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FREE | Friday, December 26, 2014 69 Main St., Cold Spring, N.Y. | www.philipstown.info Legislators Agree 2014 Messiah on Senior Draws 500 to Differ on related issues Benefit St. Mary’s By Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong

embers of the Putnam County and Food Pantry Legislature last Monday (Dec. Gordon Stewart, M15) agreed on the need for a county senior citizens center in Cold Rachel Evans praised Spring, but scrapped over related issues, such as the fate of the sheriff’s Nelson- By Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong ville substation and the adequacy of in- ternal communication on county plans n Sunday (Dec. 21), admirers of at the Butterfield redevelopment. classical music, Gordon Stewart’s Butterfield came up two hours into a Ogenius, St. Mary’s Episcopal Par- meeting in Carmel of the legislature’s Physi- ish — or all three — jammed the church cal Services Committee, after Legislator for Handel’s Messiah, which Stewart led Roger Gross had sent a memo objecting to Rachel Evans, concertmaster, leading musicians and singers in The Hallelujah Chorus in the same place in 2013 but which this reviews by Legislator Barbara Scuccimarra Photo by Ross Corsair year went on without him, 25 days after and County Executive MaryEllen Odell of his death. floor plans for county space at Butterfield. Featuring soloists Gabriela Mikova Airing of Gross’ concerns only aroused fur- Array of Support Services Offered Johnson, soprano; Steven Brennfleck, ther unease over Legislature Chairman Carl tenor; Nicholas Tamagna, countertenor; Albano’s interaction with Butterfield devel- by Hudson Valley Hospital R. Frank Madden, bass; a 24-voice cho- oper Paul Guillaro. Scuccimarra, Albano rus; and a 21-member orchestra, as well and Legislator Ginny Nacerino make up the Programs as an empty maestro’s podium denoting Physical Services Committee, whose meet- designed for life’s the loss of Stewart, the concerts packed ings routinely draw other legislators as well. the church, which holds about 250 peo- Albano began the debate by saying that spectrum open to ple, for each of two performances. county plans remain unsettled regarding whole community Proceeds from the ticket sales go to St. Butterfield, where Odell proposes to not Mary’s, a historic but financially strapped only put a senior center but offices, or By Alison Rooney congregation in the heart of Cold Spring, auxiliary offices, of some county depart- and the Philipstown Food Pantry. ments. “Basically we’ve got to get a lot of npatient, outpatient, A former White House speechwriter, information” in coming days and “to try critical care, rehabili- business executive, volunteer firefighter, to figure out what to do,” Albano said. Itation, the vocabulary art connoisseur and founder of Philip- “We know what monies we have available of hospitals can be tricky stown.info and its weekly print edition, already” but must “try to hammer down to navigate. So can what A cholesterol check, at last year’s Senior Health Fair. The Paper, Stewart also was an expert all the numbers and stuff. We’re looking that vocabulary pertains Photo courtesy of Hudson Valley Hospital Center conductor and pianist. at around 6,000 square feet and the more to, whether it be a joyous In introducing the performances, the information we get the more we can bring event such as the birth of mission to serve the community,” noted Rev. Shane Scott-Hamblen, St. Mary’s to the discussion” in the legislature. a newborn, or the opposite, a diagnosis Victoria Hoffman, HVHC’s director of rector, described the teamwork that made of an unfamiliar, frightening disease. Messiah Questions about DMV and more marketing. She added: “There is an ebb the performance possible. Stew- Gross said that after he sent his memo Regardless of the topic, there is usually and flow, depending on demand, and the art, “a classical and frustrated Viennese- raising questions, to his relief he learned a comfort in traveling these roads with availability of qualified instructors … We trained musician had a big dream on his that the Odell-Scuccimarra look at floor others on them too, and that’s the ter- also work with other, established groups, bucket list, and a poor but welcoming plans involved only a senior center and rain of support groups and workshops, like Gilda’s Club and Support Connection parish desperately needed funds,” he said. auxiliary quarters for the Putnam County an increasing sideline of hospitals across (whose services were described fully in “Both would be able to have their dreams Sheriff’s Department, “where we’re all on the country, including Cortlandt Manor’s a Philipstown.info story Aug. 28, 2013), realized” through the productions. Stew- board,” not space for general county offic- Hudson Valley Hospital Center (HVHC, trying to bring them together with us to art and Scott-Hamblen also became close es. But he also stressed the need for work- to be renamed New York-Presbyterian/ best support the community, each doing friends as Stewart battled illness. ing with the legislature. He explained Hudson Valley Hospital, effective Jan. 1). what’s best for them to do. We’re glad to The priest noted that in the 2013 con- that officials in the Town of Southeast Each month, the HVHC’s calendar have them.” certs, when Stewart took a seat while the were asking “is the DMV [Department of listings detail numerous classes, groups If the hospital isn’t offering a partic- soloists sang, it was in part a salute to Motor Vehicles] going to have longer lines and workshops, some on a series basis, ular support group, it finds and refers them but also “because he knew he was here because of DMV over in Cold Spring a few in a one-day session format, and those who contact them to pertinent dying of emphysema and he needed to siphoning off staff? I said, ‘I don’t have many free of charge. A quick look at the nearby groups. HVHC’s groups are pub- catch his breath, but he didn’t want the these answers,’” Gross remarked. current calendar yielded details on one- licized on their website, through adver- public to know. He knew at this concert Referring to the county’s fondness for session programs on a diverse range of tising and through their Healthy Living last year that he was dying.” invoking “process,” he added that “I do topics including colorectal health, Al- magazine sent out to an extensive mail- St. Mary’s subsequently installed a want the process [followed] so we all know zheimer’s disease, and living with celiac ing list in nearby communities, includ- plaque in his honor, and that gesture and what’s going on. I want to make sure the disease, to name a few. ing Philipstown. Stewart’s memories of the performances legislature is on board ... because we’ve “We try to be responsive to people “were so poignant to him and us,” Scott- in the community in establishing and Healthy living Hamblen added. “It was a rare thing to been out of the loop on some things in the Under the banner of health and well- last three years. (Continued on page 3) running these groups … It’s part of our see Gordon cry. He knew he will always ness, the HVHC offers monthly early- be remembered here.” evening seminars related to making com- Just as Scott-Hamblen praised Stew- prehensive changes in eating and lifestyle art, the latter’s widow, Zanne Early habits, working toward goals of weight Stewart, paid tribute to concertmaster loss and better nutrition. An afternoon Rachel Evans, a Garrison resident who monthly group is targeted specifically at worked with Stewart in creating the 2013 diabetes support. There is a free diabetes and 2014 performances and carried on support group that meets the first Tues- alone in his absence. This year’s concerts day of every month — the next session is “would not have come to pass” without Jan. 6. The hospital also offers community Evans, said Early Stewart in a statement Physical Services Committee Members Barbara Scuccimarra, left, Carl Albano, and CPR training classes every other month, read by Scott-Hamblen. Early Stewart Ginny Nacerino; photo by L.S. Armstrong on Saturdays; (Continued on page 3) explained (Continued on page 3) 2 December 26, 2014 The Paper www.philipstown.info | Philipstown.info

Cook On prevent clumsy encoun- 1 part chaos, 2 parts calm ters. For this year’s up- coming string of New Year soirées, I’m proposing the Turnover the New Year practical but elegant min- By Mary Ann Ebner iature turnover. Consider them distant cousins of empanadas, sa- ood stations and tasting tables may mosas, sambousiks, even pierogies and save some sanity during peak cele- pot stickers. By any other name these Fbration season, but nothing’s more amazing miniatures would taste as good. personal than moving among a happy Toasted ravioli, easily the best small bite crowd to appreciate time with guests. in Missouri, deserves a little love in this If you’re hosting a gathering to usher party-ready finger food category as well. in the New Year, consider passing deli- They’re all somewhat related and con- cate pastries and sharing conversation sist of a doughy cover or shell stuffed with with those who have gathered to pause vegetables, meat, cheese or a combination and enjoy each other’s company. Round of fillings. Growing up, my first introduc- up a smart serving tray (make it light- tion to these tiny temptations was toasted weight or you’ll be passing out before ravioli, served with a marinara sauce. The you pass the food) and dress it up with best of these served in countless Italian hors d’oeuvres. restaurant dining rooms in St. Louis are If you don’t want to overdo it, forget crunchy and crispy yet not oily. elaborate selections and silverware. Some Amy Tan inspired a fascination with of us (that’s my hand in the air) are awk- turnover-types when she introduced read- Curried turnovers Photos by M.A. Ebner ward with utensils to begin with. And ers to jiaozi in The Joy Luck Club more who can manage when the task requires than 20 years ago. Handmade Chinese an area near TJ’s, picked up my wish-list them in a freezer bag or airtight contain- holding a petite plate, fork and knife, dumplings started showing up on menus at items once a month and continued to er until party time. When you’re ready beverage and napkin, all while standing? restaurants from coast to coast. I couldn’t help me sustain the craving. to share them, remove frozen turnovers Appetizers enjoyed in a bite or two get enough ginger, soy sauce and boiled But change can be good, and I finally from the freezer and bake for 25 to 30 with one hand, or a fork if you must, help dumplings stuffed with pork but realized attempted to create my own take on the minutes. What’s even more convenient, the best way to make them was tiny pockets of flavor. The variation I’ve they’re delicious when served steamy- with a group of friends creating a come to enjoy most is a curried turn- hot, but still a treat at room temperature. batch in assembly-line fashion. over, baked and not too greasy. These Whether making turnovers in advance Soon enough, I went on a bit of are make-ahead appetizers that can be or just as you’re about to eat them, in- a binge buying frozen samosas — prepared a couple of days in advance vite all hands to help with the assembly. triangle-shaped and loaded with of serving. Once prepared, freeze them Stuff turnovers with fillings from spin- spices — from Trader Joe’s. I sa- on a tray for one hour and then store ach and goat cheese to shredded meat or vored easy access when my fam- your favorite spicy vegetables and wrap ily lived around the corner from up the year sharing a taste with family TJ’s in central California. Later, Curried Turnovers and friends. I could drive 20 minutes or so Makes two dozen to pick up a few boxes (packages of six) when I lived in Virginia. Pastry ingredients ¾ cup milk I still had a thing for these even 1 ½ cups flour 1 tablespoon curry powder when my commute stretched 50 1 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons kosher salt Stuff turnovers with this squash mixture or miles to the nearest store. One ¾ cup (12 tablespoons or 1 ½ 1 pound butternut squash, cubed create your own filling. of my neighbors, who worked in sticks) unsalted butter 1 large shallot, chopped 4 tablespoons cold water 1 can (16 ounces) hominy (drained) ½ teaspoon freshly ground black Filling ingredients 4 tablespoons butter pepper 2 tablespoons flour 1 cup fresh cilantro (finely chopped) 1. For the pastry, combine the flour and salt in a mixing bowl. Cut in the butter, mixing evenly with a pastry blender or two knives. Add the water gradually until dough holds together. Do not handle dough too much or your turnovers will bounce off their plates. Refrigerate dough for 15 minutes. 2. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in saucepan. Blend in flour. Add milk gradually, stirring to a low boil. Add curry powder and 1 teaspoon kosher salt. Cook 3 to 5 minutes over low heat. Set aside. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in frying pan. Add squash, shallots, hominy, salt and pepper. Cook over medium heat 15 minutes. Fold in curry mixture. Remove from heat and mash vegetable filling (I use a potato masher). Mix in cilantro. 3. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Gently roll out dough on lightly floured surface. Using a round cookie cutter, pastry cutter or even a glass, cut dough into 3-inch circles. Add a tablespoonful of the cooked filling on one half of each circle, turning over the dough in half and sealing each circle. If dough does not hold, seal with a dab of water or egg white. Place turnovers on baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes in preheated oven until lightly golden. Serve warm or at room temperature. www.philipstown.info | Philipstown.info The Paper December 26, 2014 3

offers HVHC-affiliated programs at Gar- (from page 1) Array of Support Services Offered by Hudson Valley Hospital rison’s Desmond-Fish Library. The hospi- these do have a fee. en co-facilitated by a tal also operates a free “warm line” call-in Gilda’s Club Westchester Teaching Kitchen number for help with breastfeeding. This licensed clinical social A new initiative, the Chef is available to any new mother — not just worker and an HVHC Peter X. Kelly Teaching those who have given birth at HVHC. certified lymphedema Kitchen, opened last July Health fairs and speakers physical or occupational at the Dempsey House, a Along with all of these groups and therapist, and a cancer building on the hospital’s workshops, HVHC also hosts an annual support book group, grounds; a volunteer-run or- Healthy Heart Fair; the 2015 edition will are free programs. To ganic garden, supervised by pre-register, call Patti take place on Feb. 11, during National master gardener Laura Per- Pelican, HVHC’s com- Heart Month, and will feature different kins of Stone Barns, now in munity relations coor- educational “stations,” including one on its third year, is nearby. The dinator, at 914-734-3557. methods to quit smoking, in the lobby. Teaching Kitchen’s goal is Pelican emphasizes that Another event, the Silver Lining Healthy to teach children and adults all of these groups are Aging Fair, held in October, is more spe- how to prepare healthy, and open not just to HVHC cifically geared toward what is needed to tasty, meals for themselves, patients, but to anyone, keep older adults healthy within the hos- reducing sugar and fat in perhaps someone who is pital and other care facilities — things like their diets. receiving cancer treat- proper hydration, the mobility program, Open to all, the classes Moms and babies meet up at the breastfeeding support group. ments in New York City, which gets patients out of bed and walk- change monthly and include Photo courtesy of Hudson Valley Hospital Center who would like a more ing around, and medication management. topics like homemade pizza local support group. For groups and others who would prefer recipes, “simply seafood,” and women with any cancer diagnosis to a more targeted approach and who might vegan cooking, cooking with a Medi- Baby care share their emotions and experiences. not be able to come to the hospital, HVHC terranean diet, baby-friendly first foods Cold Spring’s Linda LeMon, a reg- A group designed specifically for those operates a Speakers Bureau, a free re- and couples’ cooking classes. Addition- istered nurse member of the Interna- with breast cancer, pertaining to all source for local civic groups, service clubs ally, there are “heart healthy” classes de- tional Board of Certified Lactation Con- stages, from diagnosis to post-treatment, and community organizations to have an signed specifically for physician-referred sultants, heads up most of HVHC’s “All led by a peer counselor — a trained vol- expert come to talk about a particular top- adults, designed for those with specific About Baby!” classes and workshops. unteer who is a breast cancer survivor — ic. These can range from understanding health issues. Kids’ classes utilize the These include “Birthing with Confi- meets the third Monday of each month, diagnostic imaging and managing sea- garden with kids able to pull out vege- dence” one-day childbirth classes, which as does a Look Good … Feel Better Amer- sonal allergies to “aging eyes” and hand tables from the earth and head right on meet monthly (there is a fee for these), ican Cancer Society–affiliated program therapy — virtually any topic. Organiza- over to the kitchen and cook them, in a and free, monthly “Breastfeeding With offering professional wig fittings and Certainty” sessions, as well as a twice- tions are asked to place a request about state-of-the-art facility. There is a small makeup applications. monthly breastfeeding support group. four to six weeks prior to the desired date. fee for the adult classes. The participants For caregivers, a Leave the Light On There are also workshops relating to tips For more information on this and all of in the children’s classes include both Foundation program, founded by a for- for grandparents on basic baby care and the HVHC’s programs, call the market- those “at risk,” referred by local pedia- mer HVHC employee who cared for an safety skills; “New Baby in the House” ing office at 914-734-3557, or view the full tricians, and any other interested kids; elderly parent, provides resources and sibling classes, and others. calendar and sign up online at hvhc.org/ HVHC is currently developing programs opportunities for celebrating and pam- In addition, Katherine Whiteside, a cer- events. Most classes take place at HVHC, with nearby schools as well. pering those taking care of loved ones tified doula (providing mothers with sup- which is located at 1980 Crompound Cancer treatment support with cancer, knowing that people can- port before, during and after childbirth), Road in Cortlandt Manor. For those with a cancer diagnosis, and not be effective caregivers if they’re con- family members, there are a number of stantly burned out. This meets on Satur- support programs. Emotional support to day mornings, once a month. 2014 Messiah Draws 500 to St. Mary’s (from page 1) men and women newly diagnosed is the Individual and family support, either in that “one of my great pleasures over the performances are dedicated to Gordon,” aim of the Living with Cancer Support person or by phone, is available through past few years” was witnessing the col- Early Stewart concluded, “but it is Ra- Group, a program of Gilda’s Club West- the hospital’s social work department. laboration between her husband and chel’s dedication to him and to the music chester. This group meets twice monthly Other referrals can also be made. Evans, a violinist. “I, who don’t ‘speak that allow us all to be here today. Thank and is designed as a complement to med- All of these, as well as a new lymph- music,’ may not have understood all of you, Rachel, for the grace and humor ical care, with an opportunity for men edema support group for men and wom- their vocabulary, but the communica- that have brought the 2014 Philipstown tion was unmistakable: pure joy. These Messiahs to fruition.” Legislators Agree on Senior Center (from page 1) This is critical: the cost and the amount tion has not begun. However, accord- senior center is going into Butterfield Albano responded that the county is of personnel and what kind of services” ing to Scuccimarra “space is going” and and that the sheriff would have defined “receptive to those ideas” about sheriff’s the county brings to Butterfield. “I’m not Guillaro “has two floors leased already,” offices there,” she said. She said the leg- quarters at Butterfield but that “nothing opposed to the services” but want the leg- though the identity of any lessee remains islators concur on adding two officers to is a done deal” in regard to placing coun- islators involved, he told his colleagues. unknown. Nonetheless, the occupant is work out of Philipstown, but she remind- ty agencies there, beyond a senior center. Albano emphasized that “the big thing not the U.S. Postal Service, she said. “The ed everyone of the recent upgrading of “Nothing is done. If we have space there, is the senior center and the sheriff, to post office isn’t a ‘go’ yet” at Butterfield. the old Nelsonville firehouse for the Sher- if that makes sense, that was the thought” have a presence over there” in Philip- They’re still looking at other spaces.” iff’s Department. “We put a lot of money — to put other county offices at Butter- into the Nelsonville station,” LoBue said. field as well, he said. “There’s nothing de- stown. “That’s our priorities.” Sheriff’s substation Nacerino, the legislature’s deputy chair- Like Nacerino and Gross, Legislator “We need to be very careful what we’re finitive at all at this point.” person, also objected to steps taken by Dini LoBue criticized a lack of commu- saying tonight because comments were Gross summed up the apparent, fragile Albano and others without notification of nication. “I didn’t know that anything made that give the appearance that we consensus: “I just think we all agree a se- their peers. “To find out there’s been com- definitive [had been determined], that are definitely building a senior center in nior center is needed” in Cold Spring, “and munication behind closed doors or in sepa- there was a final decision made that the Butterfield and definitely putting sher- it sounds to me like it could be at the But- rate meetings comes as a surprise. I think iff’s offices in Butterfield.” terfield site. And we take it from there.” it was well intended, but I think a lack of communication existed. Unbeknownst to us, conversations were taking place. We’re not saying there’s no merit in that overture. We’re just saying to the best of our knowl- Michael McKee, PhD edge no conversations were taking place” Licensed Psychologist when in fact they were occurring, she said. Cognitive Behavioral “We should be discussing this as a group.” Psychotherapy (CBT) Apologizing for his handling of his meeting with Guillaro, Albano charac- terized it as an attempt at data gather- 35B Garrison Landing ing to aid legislative study. “My intention Garrison, N.Y. 10524 was to start getting more information so we would have stuff to look at,” he said. 45 Popham Road Scarsdale, N.Y. 10583 Unidentified tenants for Butterfield Scuccimarra, Philipstown’s legislative (914) 584-9352 representative, said her own work “was [email protected] in no way meant to be not having every- body in the loop. It was just starting the www.McKeeTherapy.com ball rolling. We’re concentrating on the senior center right now.” The derelict Butterfield Hospital has yet to be demolished and new construc- 4 December 26, 2014 The Paper www.philipstown.info | Philipstown.info Beacon’s Rabbi Spodek Celebrates Hanukkah at the White House Publisher Philipstown Info Inc. Spodeks chosen to represent Hudson

Managing Editor Valley in Washington Kevin E. Foley By Brian PJ Cronin Arts/Feature Editor Alison Rooney he holidays are a hectic time for everyone, but no matter how intense your last holiday gather- Senior Correspondents Ting was, there’s a good chance it probably didn’t Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong involve four separate security checkpoints. Michael Turton Not so for Rabbi Brent Spodek of the Beacon Hebrew Alliance. Spodek and his wife Allison, a professor of Layout Editor chemistry at Vassar, were invited to celebrate Hanuk- Kate Vikstrom kah at the White House last week on Wednesday, Dec. 17, as representatives of Beacon and the Mid-Hudson Calendar Editor Valley. The invitation came shortly before Thanksgiv- Chip Rowe ing, even though Spodek still isn’t entirely sure why [email protected] they were selected for this honor. Rabbi Brent and Allison Spodek in front of the Treasury building next to the White House Photos courtesy of Beacon Hebrew Alliance Reporters After passing through the aforementioned quartet of Sommer Hixson checkpoints, Spodek presented one of the Secret Ser- Pamela Doan vice agents witha gift for the president: a miniature sense of things,” Spodek wrote of the event. replica of the giant menorah made out of bicycles that is cur- After a speech by the president and the lighting of the hanuk- Photographer rently installed at the park on the corner of Main Street and kiah by Rabbi Bradley Shavit Artson of the American Jewish Maggie Benmour Route 9D in Beacon. The replica was created by Ed Benavente, University in Los Angeles, Spodek was able to share a brief mo- the same sculptor who created the giant menorah itself as well ment with the first lady. “There was a very large Secret Service Advertising Director as the bicycle Christmas tree that stands in the same park (see agent between us, but I told her that the Jewish community and Michele Gedney the Philipstown.info story from Dec. 21). the entire town of Beacon, New York, sends its love,” Spodek For information on advertising: “The transformation of old bicycles into new art is a symbol wrote. “She patted her heart and blew me a kiss and I acquitted 845-809-5584 of the transformations we are capable of, myself by not faint- Email: [email protected] working together,” the Spodeks wrote in ing on the spot.” Advertising closing: Tuesday a letter to the president that accompa- Afterwards, at noon nied the gift. “We are deeply honored to Spodek reflected on Letters to the Editor Requirements: PDF or jpeg represent our communities at the White the remarkable jour- (minimum 300 dpi) House, and hope that when you see this ney that the Jewish Review our rate sheet: menorah, you will think of the progress people have had in www.philipstown.info/ads this little town has made and the prog- America, from be- © philipstown.info 2014 ress of which this great nation is capable.” ing once publicly With the gift in good hands, the deemed as sepa- All rights reserved. No part of this Spodeks followed the crowds into the rate from the “real” publication may be reproduced in East Wing of the White House for a ko- America to now be- any form, mechanical or electronic, sher dinner. Spodek then proceeded into ing celebrated in the without written permission of the the Portrait Hall to hear the president most hallowed halls publisher. Advertisements designed speak, as a few hundred people all an- of political power. by The Paper are copyrighted and gled to be close to the podium. “Imagine “To stand in the may not be reproduced in whole or if a mosh pit erupted at a Yo-Yo Ma re- White House and in part without permission. cital at Carnegie Hall, and you’ll have a see the president of the United States stand with a rabbi and chant Hebrew prayers felt quite literally to be a glo- rious miracle,” he wrote. The Beacon Bicycle Menorah, built by Ed Benavente

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Building Snowmen multimedia work by Cameron Henderson Images courtesy of Gallery 66 NY “Building Snowmen was actually inspired by a song of the same name by a Danish jazz trio (the Vestbo Trio), as well as the work of Czech animator and illustrator Jaromir Plachy. I wanted to make something whimsical that embodied a large number of materials and approaches, as well as the playful side of winter. It consists of watercolor, colored pencil, marker, ink, graphite and a number of papers combined through collage.” Below Zero photograph by Talia Mistretta “I really enjoy the crisp look of the water and the air that winter provides. In this image you can feel the The Face of Winter: Juried Exhibition of High crispness of the air by looking at it. I used my Nikon School Art at Gallery 66 D5100 DSLR.” First Friday opening pieces that will be a pleasure for the visitor to view, while providing a rare reception Jan. 2, 6 to 9 p.m. opportunity for our local young artists to exhibit their work in a major Hudson By Alison Rooney Valley gallery.” The young artists will be in attendance at an opening night inter is a hopeful season if youth reception, Jan. 2, from 6 to 9 p.m., and embodies hope. Celebrating the will discuss their art. Wcolder months and the promise of Also on display, in the gallery’s two nascent artists, Gallery 66 NY is bring- other galleries, are donations of artwork ing both to its gallery with a January and services from local professional exhibit titled The Face of Winter. artists as well as students, collected into The gallery extended an open call to a silent auction fundraiser for Haldane’s all high school–age artists living in class of 2015 senior service trip to New Philipstown, Newburgh, Beacon, Orleans. In a repeat of last year’s very Peekskill and Wappingers Falls, solicit- successful inaugural trip, this year’s ing their work for a juried art exhibi- seniors will be traveling and working tion, asking them to interpret “The Face with Habitat for Humanity to rebuild of Winter,” connecting it somehow to homes. Services from the class of 2015 their own lives, moments in time, that can be bid on include babysitting, favorite landscapes, etc., in either literal snow shoveling and makeovers, while or abstract form. donations include limited edition Responses came from students at silkscreen prints commemorating this three regional schools: Haldane, event, vintage art prints, rare photo- Newburgh and Hopewell Junction’s graphs, paintings and ceramics. The John Jay. Of these, 20 were chosen for collection, dubbed Winter Mardi Gras, the exhibit. The gallery describes the will be on exhibit from Jan. 2. A Mardi entries as “a trove of rich and diverse Gras party and (Continued on page 8)

Snow Day photograph by Allisen Casey “The face of winter to me is cuddling up in your bed on a snow day, and the light that leaks in from your windows is pure and bright from its reflection on the snow, so I decided to portray that in a photo. I wanted the white sheets to seem endless, and for my model to look small and comforted. I used my Sony 3100 DSLR camera.”

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Crossroads Band Vacation Camp (ages 4+) 9 p.m. Whistling Willie’s | See details under Friday. 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Hot to Trot Stables The Afternoon Edition See details under Monday. The Calendar 9 p.m. Dogwood | 47 E. Main St., Beacon Holiday Art Camp (ages 5+) Looking for things to do in and around Philipstown? Grab The 845-202-7500 | dogwoodbar.com 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Embark Calendar and go. For more details and ongoing events, visit Slim Chance & the Gamblers See details under Monday. 9:30 p.m. 12 Grapes | See details under Friday. Open Play for Teens philipstown.info. Send event listings to Jesse and Friends 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Philipstown Recreation Center [email protected]. See you around town! 9:30 p.m. Max’s on Main | Details under Friday See details under Monday. Lost Soulz Band Kids’ Craft Hour (grades 2+) 5-Mile Mount Beacon Hike (Difficult) 10 p.m. The Hudson Room | Details under Friday 6:30 p.m. Desmond-Fish Library Friday, December 26 Email [email protected] 472 Route 403, Garrison Butterfield and Desmond-Fish libraries closed Cold Spring Farmers’ Market 845-424-3020 | desmondfishlibrary.org Cold Spring Village offices closed 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. St. Mary’s Church Sunday, December 28 1 Chestnut St., Cold Spring | csfarmmarket.org Film & Theater Putnam County offices closed Kids & Community Garrison Art Center closed Open House The Graduate (1967) 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Knox’s Headquarters Open House No recycling pickup in Cold Spring 2 p.m. Downing Film Center 289 Forge Hill Road, Vails Gate 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Knox’s Headquarters See details under Saturday. Music 845-561-5498 | nysparks.com See details under Saturday. Music Spero Plays Nyro Children’s Holiday Tea Beacon Farmers Market 8:30 p.m. Towne Crier Cafe Noon. Mount Gulian Historic Site 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Scenic Hudson River Center Jessi Mason 379 Main St., Beacon 145 Sterling St., Beacon Long Dock Drive, Beacon 8 p.m. 12 Grapes | See details under Friday. 845-855-1300 | townecrier.com 845-831-8172 | mountgulian.org 845-234-9325 | beaconfarmersmarket.org Tower of Power Greg Phillips Holiday Open Barn Fareground Community Pop-Up Cafe 8 p.m. Tarrytown Music Hall 9 p.m. Whistling Willie’s | 184 Main St., Cold 6 - 8 p.m. Stony Kill Farm Noon - 3 p.m. Beacon Community Resource 13 Main St., Tarrytown | 914-631-3390, ext. 100 Spring | 845-265-2012 | whistlingwillies.com 79 Farmstead Lane, Wappingers Falls Center | 23 W. Center St., Beacon tarrytownmusichall.org facebook.com/fareground Jesse and Friends 845-831-1617 | stonykill.org Meetings & Lectures 9:30 p.m. Max’s on Main | 246 Main St., Beacon Film & Theater Sports Highland Knitters 845-838-6297 | maxsonmain.com The Graduate (1967) Army vs. Coast Guard (Men’s ) Noon. Desmond-Fish Library Rhonda Denét & The Bad Cats Noon. Downing Film Center 3 p.m. Christl Arena, West Point 472 Route 403, Garrison 9:30 p.m. 12 Grapes 19 Front St., Newburgh 845-938-2526 | goarmysports.com 845-424-3020 | desmondfishlibrary.org 12 N. Division St., Peekskill 845-561-3686 | downingfilmcenter.com 914-737-6624 | 12grapes.com Film & Theater Matisyahu: Festival of Light Wednesday, December 31 Curtis Winchester Band The Graduate (1967) 8 p.m. Sugar Loaf | 1351 Kings Highway, Chester 10 p.m. The Hudson Room 7:15 p.m. Downing Film Center New Year’s Eve 845-610-5900 | sugarloafpac.org 23 S. Division St., Peekskill See details under Saturday. Butterfield Library closes at 3 p.m. 914-788-3663 | hudsonroom.com Music Music Howland Library closed Pat Tomasso & Friends Jess Erick / Tara Dougherty / Kristina Kollers Kids & Community Saturday, December 27 8 p.m. BeanRunner Café 5:45 – 8 p.m. 12 Grapes | Details under Friday Vacation Camp (ages 5–12) 201 S. Division St., Peekskill 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. All Sport Health & Fitness Kids & Community 914-737-1701 | beanrunnercafe.com Garland Jeffreys Band 7:30 p.m. Towne Crier Cafe See details under Monday. 2nd Annual Indoor Pond Hockey Classic Willie Nile See details under Friday. Vacation Camp (ages 6–9) Ice Time Sports Complex 8:30 p.m. Towne Crier Cafe 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Wildlife Education Center 21 Lakeside Road, Newburgh See details under Friday. See details under Monday. 845-567-0005 | wrrv.com Monday, December 29 Holiday Art Camp (ages 5+) Kids & Community 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Embark Vacation Camp (ages 5–12) See details under Monday. 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. All Sport Health & Fitness Last Day of Season 17 Old Main St., Fishkill 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Boscobel | 1601 Route 9D, 845-896-5678 | allsportfishkill.com Cold Spring | 845-265-3638, ext. 140 Vacation Camp (ages 6–9) Happy Noon Year! (ages 4–10) 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Wildlife Education Center 10 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Howland Cultural Center 25 Boulevard, Cornwall-on-Hudson 477 Main St., Beacon 845-534-7781 | hhnaturemuseum.org 845-416-5608 | compassarts.org Vacation Camp (ages 4+) Desmond-Fish Library 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Hot to Trot Stables 10:15 a.m. Music & Motion for Toddlers 657 Route 301, Cold Spring 1:30 p.m. Preschool Story Hour 914-906-3563 | hottotrotstables.webs.com See details under Tuesday. Holiday Art Camp (ages 5+) New Year’s at Noon 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Embark 11 a.m. Mid-Hudson Children’s Museum 925 South St., Peekskill 75 N. Water St., Poughkeepsie 347-453-3182 | embarkpeekskill.com 845-471-0589 | mhcm.org Open Play 2015 World Tour 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Philipstown Recreation Center 2 p.m. Westchester County Center 107 Glenclyffe Drive, Garrison 198 Central Ave., White Plains 845-424-4618 | philipstownrecreation.com 914-995-4050 | countycenter.biz Holiday Open House New Year’s Party and Sleepover (ages 6–12) 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Van Wyck Museum 7 p.m. All Sport Health & Fitness 504 Route 9, Fishkill | 845-896-9560 17 Old Main St., Fishkill The Gift Hut 845-896-5678 | allsportfishkill.com Sports Lighthouses on the Hudson River New Year’s Eve Gala Marble Coaster Set Army vs. Boston University (Men’s Basketball) 7:30 p.m. Putnam County Golf Course Made in the U.S.A 7 p.m. Christl Arena, West Point 187 Hill St., Mahopac 845-938-2526 | goarmysports.com Unique gifts, wooden toys, games 845-808-1881 | homestylecaterersinc.com and puzzles for the whole family. Meetings & Lectures Sports Featuring many eco-friendly and Town Board Year-End Meeting Army vs. Lafayette (Men’s Basketball) made in the U.S.A. products 7:30 p.m. Philipstown Town Hall | 238 Main St., 3 p.m. Christl Arena, West Point Cold Spring | 845-265-3329 | philipstown.com 845-938-2526 | goarmysports.com Music Tuesday, December 30 LA Soul 86 Main Street, Kids & Community 8:30 p.m. BeanRunner Café See details under Saturday. Cold Spring, NY 10516 Vacation Camp (ages 5–12) Hours: Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. All Sport Health & Fitness DJ Roboheart Saturday & Sunday See details under Monday. 9 p.m. The Hop 458 Main St., Beacon 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Vacation Camp (ages 6–9) 845-440-8676 | thehopbeacon.com 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Wildlife Education Center [email protected] See details under Monday. DJ Scorp 1/DJ Big Chris Phone 845.297.3786 9 p.m. Virgo’s Sip N Soul Café | 469 Fishkill Ave., Beacon | 845-831-1543 | virgossipnsoul.com www.philipstown.info | Philipstown.info The Paper December 26, 2014 7

Art & Design Meetings & Lectures Thursday, January 1 Group Show: The Face of Winter (Opening) Personal Retreat Weekend (Opens) Happy New Year 6 - 9 p.m. Gallery 66 NY 3 p.m. Garrison Institute | 14 Mary’s Way, Garrison Kids & Community 66 Main St., Cold Spring 845-424-4800 | garrisoninstitute.org 845-809-5838 | gallery66ny.com First Day Hike 9 a.m. Rockwood Hall State Park Music Ongoing Route 9, Sleepy Hollow | sawmillriveraudubon.org The McKrells/Mandolin Madness Art & Design First Day Hike 8:30 p.m. Towne Crier Cafe 10 a.m. Walkway Over the Hudson See details under Dec. 26. Visit philipstown.info/galleries 61 Parker Ave., Poughkeepsie Patrick Murphy McDowell Religious Services 845-454-9649 | walkway.org 9:30 p.m. 12 Grapes | See details under Dec. 26. Visit philipstown.info/services Interfaith Prayer for World Peace Craig ‘Holiday’ Haynes 10 a.m. Chuang-Yen Monastery (Kuan Yin Hall) 10 p.m. The Hudson Room | Details under Dec. 26 Meetings & Lectures 2020 Route 301, Carmel | 845-225-1819 Charlie Sabin Alcoholics Anonymous | Visit philipstown.info/aa baus.org | Lunch served at noon. 9:30 p.m. Max’s on Main | Details under Dec. 26 Support Groups | Visit philipstown.info/sg Music Lou Year’s Day (Lou Reed Tribute) Croton Sunset by Maria Pia Marrella, 8 p.m. Quinn’s NY Alert on view at Riverview Restaurant (See 330 Main St., Beacon For the latest updates on weather-related or other details on page 9.) Photo courtesy of the artist 845-831-8065 | beaconmusicfactory.com emergencies, sign up at www.nyalert.gov.

Jessica Lynn/Over the Top/Joni Blondell Friday, January 2 9 p.m. The Hudson Room First Friday in Cold Spring See details under Friday. Garrison Art Center closed Ali Isabella/Sponge Worthy/Phineas & the Lonely Leaves Kids & Community 9 p.m. Paramount Hudson Valley Vacation Camp (ages 5–12) 1008 Brown St., Peekskill 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. All Sport Health & Fitness 914-739-0039 | paramounthudsonvalley.com See details under Monday. The Differents Health & Fitness Propane ~ The Exceptional Energy: 9 p.m. Whistling Willie’s Details under Friday Navigating Healthcare Options • Versatile • Dependable 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Howland Public Library Chris O’Leary Band/Simi Stone/Milton • Economical • Clean 313 Main St., Beacon | 800-453-4666 9:30 p.m. Towne Crier Cafe | Details under Friday • Efficient • Safe misn-ny.org. Appointment required. The Jon Bates Band 10 p.m. 12 Grapes | See details under Friday. Sports Meetings & Lectures Westchester Knicks vs. Maine 1 p.m. Westchester County Center Swearing-In Ceremony 198 Central Ave., White Plains 5 p.m. Putnam County Historic Courthouse 914-347-4409 | nba.com/dleague/westchester 44 Gleneida Ave., Carmel 845-208-7800 | putnamcountyny.com P.O. Box 306, Cold Spring, NY 10516 • Phone: (845) 265-3663 • Fax: (845) 265-4024 Visit www.philipstown.info for news updates and latest information. www.downeyoilny.com 8 December 26, 2014 The Paper www.philipstown.info | Philipstown.info

The Face of Winter: High School Art at Gallery 66 (from page 5)

Above, Ice, 1 photograph by Matthew Reinhold; at left, Reality, pencil drawing by Julia Sweeney. “Reality is a pencil piece, and my inspiration came from the other side of the holidays. The people who can’t support their families, let alone themselves. Most people think of it being the best time of the year and it is, but I think we should think about others not as fortunate as us and help them out when we can.” Images courtesy of Gallery 66 NY

auction, with a suggested donation of $10 at the door, will take place on Jan. Santa Run 17; reservations are requested by Jan. 9. The high school artists exhibiting in The Face of Winter are: Tabitha Barnett, Allisen Casey, Grace Cham, Patricia Cobey, Melissa Diakantonis, Anna DiFede, Gianna Galazzo, Cameron Henderson, Gregory Jagelski, Kassie Lerman, Nubia Lorenzana, Talia Mistretta, Eleni Neckles, Zoe Provan, Matthew Reinhold, Eduardo Salazar, Julia Sweeney, Jenna Van de Merwe, Randy Wilson and Claire Wu. Both exhibits are on view from through Jan. 25. Gallery 66 NY is located at 66 Main St., Cold Spring. Regular Firefighters, members of the Axillary and friends gathered at the GVFC Station winter hours are Thursday through 2 firehouse to giftwrap presents for the Tuesday Santa Run to the Walter Hoving Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. For more Home and Graymoor. Photo courtesy GVFC information, visit gallery66ny.com or call 845-809-5838.

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VILLAGE CHARM $389,000 STONE COTTAGE $319,000 • Develop a diet, lifestyle routine, and mental and spiritual Conveniently located near train – no need for car. Country retreat on eleven acres. Perfect get-a-way in practices for balance and well-being Wood floors, new kitchen, updated electric, System all seasons. New efficiency heating/cooling system. 2000 furnace. Front porch and back deck. Move right Fireplace. Gardens, babbling brook and stone patios. in. WEB# PO1119572 COLD SPRING WEB# PO1098997 PUTNAM VALLEY • Identify what styles of yoga benefi t our personal health goals New and experienced yoga students are welcome. Helping Cold Spring Brokerage | 60 Main Street | 845.265.5500 | HoulihanLawrence.com professionals and yoga teachers gain information they can use Local Market Leader. Area’s Largest Global Network. in their own practice, as well as with clients. PROVEN AND PROVING IT. Linda Lalita Winnick, MA, owner of Shakti Yoga Studios in Woodstock, Saugerties, and Kingston, has practiced multiple styles of yoga for 25 years. She also holds a master’s degree in Ayurvedic medicine and yogic philosophy. www.philipstown.info | Philipstown.info The Paper December 26, 2014 9

Community Briefs

phrase #HVThankful within it is entered erything but the kitchen sink, children Maria Pia Marrella at into the contest, and on Jan. 5, one par- Peekskill Farmers’ Market will test out different methods to create Riverview Restaurant ticipant will be randomly selected. The Expands Winter Season patterns and color. Paintings on view through March winner will receive a donation of $1,500 Winter Market Opening Day Jan. 10 Parents/guardians must register chil- to the local charity of his or her choice. at Field Library dren for the January workshop by con- aria Pia Marrella’s paintings will be Ashworth Creative is happy to provide a tacting Ginny Figlia, head of youth ser- Mon exhibit at Riverview Restaurant, flier and imagery to any local nonprofit who he City of Peekskill announced that vices, at [email protected] or 25 Fair St. in Cold Spring, from Dec. 22 would like to promote this contest on their Tbeginning Jan. 10, the Peekskill 845-831-1134, ext. 103. Adults must ac- through March 30. Her paintings explore own social media accounts or within their Farmers’ Market, sponsored by the Peek- company younger children. Marrella’s interest in painting the rich lo- own organizations. Email Courtney@ash- skill Business Improvement District cal and Mediterranean landscape from di- worthcreative.com for more information. (BID), will have an expanded winter sea- Beacon Film Festival to rect observation to reconstructing the spa- son. “The summer and winter farmers tial, color and rhythmical forces of nature. Minecraft Mania Night at markets are important Peekskill family Accept Submissions Marrella connects past modern move- events,” said Jason Angell, executive di- Films will be accepted from Jan. 1 ments with the present — informed by the Butterfield Library rector of the BID. to May 31 Cezanne’s Cubism, Fauvism and the work Kids in grades 3–5 with Minecraft Peekskill Mayor Frank Catalina said, of the late Louisa Matthíasdóttir and Le- accounts invited Jan. 9 “There has been a great deal of enthu- land Bell. Every work is created with a siasm for the market to become a year- different approach to seeing the abstract inecraft fans are invited to the But- round Saturday event. Thanks to the and capturing the nostalgic. Mterfield Library after hours on Fri- efforts of Corinna Makris, program di- day, Jan. 9, to see it transformed into a rector, the Peekskill Farmers’ Market tri- Minecraft world where they can battle pled in size this year, in both the number #HVThankful Contest for friends and enjoy some snacks. of vendors and shoppers. We’re very hap- Donation to Nonprofit The program starts at 5:30 p.m. and py we found an indoor space that works.” Public invited to enter to win $1,500 runs until 7 p.m. This is a drop-off event Hot chocolate and cookies will be pro- for organization of choice for Philipstown students in grades 3 vided by Kathleen’s Tea Room on Winter through 5. Important: Participants need Market Opening Day Saturday, Jan. 10. VThankful is a phrase that’s a registered Minecraft account to com- Vendors will include Eight Mile Creek #H popping up all over the Hudson pete and should bring their own devices Farm, Cooperstown Cheese, Edenesque, Valley this season. It’s on billboards, on with Wi-Fi connection. The library will Arch River meats, along with some new Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. It all have a limited number of devices avail- specialty grocery items. Expect rotating ar- n Jan. 1, the Beacon Independent began when a group of Hudson Valley able for use, but they may have to be tisan and handcraft vendors such as local OFilm Festival (BIFF) will begin ac- companies decided to spread some good- shared. Pre-registration is required. No clothing designer Jeorjia Shea. A complete cepting films for consideration for the will and gratitude from Thanksgiving walk-ins/drop-ins will be permitted. list of vendors will be updated on the mar- third annual festival. The open submis- through the holidays and into 2015. And Children must be picked up promptly at ket website PeekskillFarmersMarket.com. sion process will extend until May 31. The it will end with a $1,500 donation to a the end of the program. The Peekskill Farmers’ Market winter 2015 festival will be held at University local nonprofit group. Minecraft is an open-ended, explora- season will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 Settlement Camp in Beacon Sept. 18–20. Ashworth Creative, a marketing agen- tion and creation-focused video game. p.m. every Saturday from Jan. 10 through Filmmakers can submit their films cy located in Poughkeepsie, sparked the Players can create items and buildings April 25, on the main floor at the Field directly through the film festival’s web- original concept. “We wanted to plan from scratch using materials they can Library, 4 Nelson Ave., Peekskill, near site, beaconindiefilmfest.org, or by going a holiday gift for our clients that went harvest from the world around them. the corner of Main Street (Route 6). to filmfreeway.com and searching for the beyond the typical fruitcake and choco- Once night falls, creatures come out and Beacon Independent Film Festival. BIFF lates, and came up with the idea of do- must be fought off with swords and bows. Beacon accepts narrative and documentary fea- nating the funds that we usually would There isn’t any gore, however. Players can ture films, short films and works in prog- devote to holiday gifts to a local non- interact with each other through private, Kids’ Art Workshops ress. Animated films can be submitted profit and the idea kind of grew from non-moderated servers, although it is not at Howland Library within those categories. All rules and there,” said Eve Ashworth, co-owner of necessary to engage online to enjoy the regulations can be found on the organi- Ashworth Creative. game. Continue zation’s website. People can enter the contest by visit- To register for Minecraft Mania or for ‘ Print Making’ focus of Founded by Beacon resident Terry ing hvthankful.com and following any more information about upcoming pro- Jan. 14 session Nelson, the Beacon Independent Film of the linked HVThankful accounts on grams and library services, visit butter- Festival celebrates filmmaking and the Twitter, Facebook or Instagram and fieldlibrary.org or call 845-265-3040. hildren ages 4 and up are invited to act of watching films with others in your then posting what they are thankful for Cget creative during the cold-weather community. It is a grassroots event that in the Hudson Valley with the hashtag Visit www.philipstown.info for news months by participating in two winter strives to make good film accessible to #HVThankful. Each post that has the updates and latest information. “Art Workshops With Tina” presented everyone. Films screened either do not by artist Tina Chan Sweenie at Howland have a distributor or are only lightly dis- Public Library on 313 Main St. in Bea- tributed; all represent a diversity of voic- con. Sweenie will help the children ex- es and perspectives. Local, national and plore different arts and crafts mediums international filmmakers are featured as they use their imaginations to create and many of them participate in discus- unique pieces of art. The workshops will sions with the audience after their mov- take place on Wednesdays, Jan. 14 and ies are shown. Within its own communi- Feb. 11, from 4 to 5 p.m. ty, the Beacon Independent Film Festival The library is currently taking reg- wants to create a strong film program to istrations for the Jan. 14 “Roller Derby further enhance Beacon’s current repu- Print Making” workshop. It will be an tation as an arts mecca. afternoon filled with texture. Using ev-

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Special Screenings The Graduate (NR) With Dustin Hoffman, Anne Bancroft & Katherine Ross SUN Dec. 28, 7:15 • TUE Dec. 30, 2:00 Tickets $5; Members free YOUR BEST BET — buy tix ahead at box office Store: 845-265-2323 • Cell: 914-213-8749 or at www.downingfilmcenter.com 10 December 26, 2014 The Paper www.philipstown.info | Philipstown.info West Point Literary Club Continues 120-Year Legacy many ways as it did over a century ago. A of the club by listening to guest speakers cess for membership. By Jennifer Phonexayphova new theme is still agreed upon every year, and enjoying food and fellowship. “In the beginning, you had to be ew literary clubs in the U.S. can and members select a book of their choos- “I am always overwhelmed by the his- handpicked by members, and the group boast of a 120-year history as rich ing and take turns presenting their selec- tory of our group during this celebra- remained very homogenous,” Johnson Fand diverse as the one at the United tion to the group. Once a year, members tion,” she said. said. “Over time, many in the West Point States Military Academy at West Point. also participate in a group read, where ev- Darlene Johnson, who has been a mem- community grew to view the club as very The West Point Ladies’ Reading Club eryone reads the same book and discusses ber for nine years and is currently in her exclusive and secretive.” (LRC) was founded by Mrs. Lusk in 1894, it together. Field trips have always been eighth year as club secretary, looks for- The nomination process was very elab- a time when women were only referred an important part of the club; in the past ward to the annual “Love Feast” and said orate, and by the 1960s women on post to by their husbands’ titles and typically members would take theater trips to New it’s a wonderful tribute to a woman who viewed the selection process as a popu- didn’t have access to a formal education York City. Current members enjoy visiting was an integral part of the club. Each May, larity contest. Women nominated had like most men did. Despite the confines so- local historical sites, such as Sunnyside the Love Feast is held on Constitution Is- to have five members sponsor them, and ciety placed on them, 16 women from West Manor and Mark Twain’s house. land, in honor of Anna Bartlett Warner, voting was done by ballot. As of 1947, Point came together to form one of the old- “I love to think that this club has been one of the founding members who lived all the women’s husbands wore the rank est continuous literary clubs in America. handed down through the generations to on the island with her sister, Susan. War- of lieutenant colonel or above, with the With a strong desire to educate themselves the current group of West Point women, ner was the first honorary member to exception of two majors. Maj. Gen. D.V. on everything from Greek mythology to who are trying hard to keep the traditions join the club; while not a military spouse, Bennett, superintendent of USMA in world politics, these women came together alive, while still adding some modernity,” she was actively involved with West Point 1966, wrote to the club suggesting they to empower and teach one another in the said LaNon Neary. and taught Sunday school to the cadets open it to all who were interested. Short- comforts of their own homes. Neary, who is in her second term as pres- for 40 years. Warner and her sister were ly after, everyone was free to join. ident of the club, looks forward to the an- both prolific writers and had 106 publi- “Life is simply less formal now, and Traditions nual birthday luncheon, a tradition where cations between them, including the fa- within the Ladies’ Reading Club, mili- Like much of West Point, the LRC is members meet to celebrate the anniversary mous “Jesus Loves Me,” which was origi- tary rank plays no role,” said Pojman. steeped in tradition and still functions in nally published as a poem. Bonds Changes Two things time has not altered in any Preserving traditions has always way are the friendship bonds formed and been an important part of the LRC, but a continued appreciation for literature. Tired of Ridiculous Utility Bills? like the changing world around them, “I enjoy the entire package, really — the club has in many ways evolved, too. learning about new books and ideas Yearly dues have increased from $0.25 among women who represent a wide to $15. Advances in technology allowed range of ages and experiences, along with greater freedom in research and writ- wonderful friendships,” Pojman said. ing, as well as the ability to preserve club “Being in the LRC has enriched my history. Topics and themes varied great- life in many ways,” added Neary. “It has ly throughout the years, reflecting the led to many new friendships … and I am   changing times, advances in science and always reminded by these [book] pre- technology, and personal interests. sentations that you truly cannot judge a Some years were darkened by the shad- book by its cover … this club has encour- ows of war. During World War II, very aged me to break away from my usual little was recorded and meetings became type of book.”

  less frequent. Time was spent helping the Johnson echoed this sentiment. “The war effort and adjusting to life during LRC has made me open to more book wartime with food shortages, gas ration- genres than I was before and has broad- ing and disaster preparedness. Annual ened my horizons,” she said. Which Money-Saving Energy events were cancelled and the money Neary and Pojman agree that it is al- instead went to the Red Cross. The LRC ways fascinating to see what books other

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