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Friday, June 29, 2012 69 Main St., Cold Spring, N.Y. | www.philipstown.info Community Dunkin’ Donuts Comes Together Study Predicts on July 4 No Traffic Event has deep roots in Problems village tradition Historic Review Board sets By Kevin E. Foley public hearing on design ommunity Day 2012, the fourth in plans for July 11 a recent series of annual July 4 cel- Cebrations, is set to take place this By Liz Schevtchiuk Armstrong coming Wednesday. The event, however, does have deeper than recent roots with- new study predicts minimal in Cold Spring tradition. impact on traffic from convert- Begun anew in 2009 as an initiative of Aing the Elmesco car garage into then Mayor Anthony Phillips, Communi- a Dunkin’ Donuts franchise, complete ty Days go back in time to the 1960s and with drive-through service window, at ‘70s as events that brought people togeth- Cold Spring’s Foodtown Plaza complex er for fun and games and fireworks and on Route 9D. “No significant delays to just sharing some relaxed good times. traffic on Route 9D, or in the local road “I remember putting together Commu- network, are projected to result from this nity Days when I was a member of the project,” the study declared. Philipstown Jaycees,” said Cold Spring But the report, prepared by Tim Miller Deputy Mayor Bruce Campbell, once Associates, Inc. of Cold Spring, does not again charged with organizing duties. discuss how Dunkin’ Donuts traffic will “We had a huge parade in ’76,” he recalled maneuver inside the plaza after turning Photo courtesy of Majestic Fireworks about the national bicentennial year. off 9D. Instead, the document looks at Campbell speculated that the event de- “site access in detail and … intersection clined in part because the same people Majestic Fireworks operations in the vicinity of the subject were responsible for putting it together. site.” Bielby has designed will take place over “People burn out,” he said a little rue- Clinton couple plans In the project, Ken Elmes, a Hopewell the course of the next 10 days, primar- fully, underscoring the need for more Junction resident who owns Elmesco ily in New York with a few scheduled in people to be involved in the planning fireworks display for Citgo Inc., a gas station and auto-repair Pennsylvania. Though a show​ may only operation, seeks to convert his garage Community Day last 30 minutes, Bielby invests countless into both a Dunkin’ Donuts outlet and hours to plan, choreograph and set up By Mary Ann Ebner convenience mart, while retaining the the fireworks presentations. At the close gasoline-pump sales. The doughnut shop of the 2011 season, Bielby spent weeks re- oan and Ed Bielby share an un- would be next door to a building housing viewing the latest fireworks shells, color derstanding. As a happily married an existing carry-out coffee-and-pastry arrangements and new DVDs showcas- couple as well as business partners, shop, the Main Course, and nearly on top J ing enhanced elements of fireworks dis- they strive to keep things exciting. The of the Foodtown grocery (which also sup- plays. Though some competitors may secrets to a lasting marriage may remain plies carry-out food), as well as a stone’s beat them on paper, the Bielbys boast throw from the coffee-dispensing conve- a mystery, but the Bielbys, owners of Ma- that “they never beat us in the air.” nience shop Daily Product at the adjacent jestic Fireworks based in Clinton, N.Y., What may look seamless to crowds Yannitelli liquor store–Drug World plaza. have mastered the formula to produce who gather under the stars to watch dis- The study says that such factors do not exciting fireworks presentations. They’ve play fireworks takes training, precision, come into play in local government de- lit up the sky with choreographed color caution and care to perform. According cisions about Dunkin’ Donuts, warning for nearly 35 years, and their pyrotech- to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Fire- that “the Cold Spring zoning code, simi- nics company returns to Cold Spring arms and Explosives, any person engag- lar to all codes in the State of New York, July 4 to share the excitement of a Com- ing in fireworks must obtain a Federal ex- addresses land uses, not land users.” munity Day fireworks display at Dock- plosives license or permit from the ATF. The garage conversion is being con- side Park. When a fireworks shell shoots out of sidered by two separate panels of the Trustee Bruce Campbell, Community The Village of Cold Spring awarded one of the launching pipes, it moves at Cold Spring village government. One, Day organizer and deputy mayor the fireworks contract to Majestic Fire- 300 miles per hour. Accidents do hap- the Historic District Review Board, has Photo by L.S. Armstrong works, Inc. for an encore presentation af- pen in the industry, but prevention is scheduled a public hearing on the contro- ter a successful first run in 2011 that was preached like a religion. Majestic Fire- and execution. versial project at 8 p.m., Wednesday, July celebrated on a rain date but ultimately works typically assigns a team of three Beginning at 3 p.m., when this year’s (Continued on page 3) illuminated the local sky with vibrant men, though they do employ a few hus- parade steps off on Chestnut Street (per- displays. band-and-wife teams, to administer a haps fittingly in front of the controversial “This is our second year in Cold show comparable to the Community Day Butterfield Hospital property), the seven- Spring,” Joan Bielby said. “The excite- fireworks display in Cold Spring. hour program includes something for ment never goes down, and each show Pyrotechnicians on site wear helmets Maloney Wins just about everybody who enjoys spend- just gets better. My husband puts all our with face masks along with ear protec- ing time amidst the people with whom tion. They also wear flame retardant Primary Race they share life in Philipstown. shows together, and I tell him that if I’m clothing and follow safety protocols. While a Cold Spring Village sponsored ever bored with a show, I’m retiring, so (See page 5) Once launching pipes are loaded with event, Campbell emphasized in an inter- he has to make every show exciting.” shells, the equipment stays loaded until view that all of Philipstown and visitors As he heads into a busy “Fourth of (Continued on page 2) July” season, nearly 85 shows that Ed shells are lit. If (Continued on page 2) Community Day Fireworks Sponsored by Philipstown.info Wednesday, July 4 See schedule on page 2. 2 June 29, 2012 The Paper www.philipstown.info | Philipstown.info Schedule of Events Majestic Wednesday, July 4 Fireworks (from page 1) Community Day a show is set up and a downpour of rain moves into the vicinity, company policy JULY 4, 2012 holds that technicians will delay a show, but that the show must go on as the ac- SCHEDULE OF EVENTS cident rate is substantially higher when loaded shells are removed from launch- ing pipes. Once pipes ​are loaded, Ed and Joan Bielby will not allow shells to be 3 p.m. Parade starts on Chestnut Street by removed. Chestnut Ridge Apartments and “If we are set up and get a downpour, proceeds down Main Street to the we wait because once they are loaded, we bandstand go. Everyone who works for us is certified and federally and state cleared,” Bielby 3:50 p.m. Opening announcements said. “All of our guys have been with us forever, and we have been accident-free 3:55 p.m. Donald MacDonald, town historian, for 35 years.” honored at the bandstand When the community gathers July 4 at Dockside Park, bursts of colors, streams 4 p.m. Bicycle decorating contest of sparks, showers of stars, and fireworks 4:10 p.m. Hudson Valley Shakespeare to perform fountains will grace the night sky. The Bielbys manufacture a few of their own on the dock designs, but the company imports most 4:25 p.m. Hudson Valley Dance Studio to perform of their willowy trails of glittering stars from China, as the Bielbys acknowledged on the dock that fireworks designs from China large- 4:30 p.m. Reading of the Declaration of ly surpassed most of their own. Some of their show elements may be Independence imported, but Majestic Fireworks deliv- 4:35 p.m. Jason Gisser (funky acoustic soul rock) ers homegrown choreography. Bielby opens with a big splash of color, and af- performing at bandstand ter a star-studded opening moves into the body of the show, which produces At Dockside Park plenty of crowd reaction. The mid-show echoes with bursts and booms and rages 3:30-7:30 p.m. Tsunami water slide with color, and this is when many Majes- 5-10 p.m. Purple Kniff tic crowds often think the show is nearly over. But the choreographer is merely Walrus building momentum. He pops back into Work of the Weavers the body of the show producing foun- Six Stories Told tains of light and throttling explosions. The Grand Slambovians The show then erupts with the excite- ment he saves for last. A large display ex- 9 p.m. Fireworks plodes in the center of the air show, while smaller finales burst on each side. With each finale Joan experiences in their family business productions, she Vendors puts off retirement. “Your little heart just gets pumping,” ​Bielby said. “The finales Cold Spring Lions Club Beer and wine booth are simply amazing and they’re still my Friends of Philipstown Food favorite part of the show.” Haldane Football Assoc. Cold drinks Girl Scouts Cold drinks GO-GO POPS Fruit pops CUPP-O-CCINO Ice cream, cold drinks Fresh From Vermont Maple syrup, marmalade, jam MARINA Todd Doria Homemade kettle corn Christian Bach Handmade jewelry GALLERY Air Brush Tattoos Tattoos for kids 153 MAIN STREET, Roaming Railroad Rides for kids COLD SPRING N.Y. 10516 50 / 50 Raffle Other kids games expected John Allen Ada Cruz Tim D’Acquisto Community Comes Together on July 4 (from page 1) Barbara Smith Gioia as well are welcome. He said that Rep. tatives of the Veterans of Foreign Wars cials) a water slide, airbrush tattoos and Grace Kennedy Nan Hayworth, County Executive Mary will ride in open vehicles signifying and roaming railroad rides are also planned. Ellen Odell and Town Supervisor Rich- reminding us of freedom’s price. “And we will have some surprise games Martee Levi ard Shea are among the officials expect- Adding to the festive atmosphere of and other activities for kids,” said Camp- ed to make an appearance during the the parade will be participants in the bell. Maria Pia Marrella course of the day. patriotic-themed Decorate Your Bike Music will also be a big part of the All four town fire companies, Cold Contest afternoon/evening program with five James Murray Spring Fire Company No. 1, Garrison Following the parade, a reading of the bands scheduled to play on the tempo- Volunteer Fire Co., North Highlands Fire Declaration will take place at the band- rary stage in Dockside Park. Ann Provan Co. and Continental Village Fire Co., stand on the Dock. Both commercial and nonprofit ven- are said by Campbell to be on board for Cold Spring Mayor Seth Gallagher will dors will offer an array of refreshments David Provan the parade. The local ambulance corps make some welcoming remarks before at reasonable prices. “We try hard to bal- are expected as well. No doubt the Cold honoring long-time resident and long- ance all the interests, help the local mer- Ursula Schneider Spring Police Dept. and the Putnam serving town historian Donald McDon- chants, support the different groups and County Sheriff’s Dept. will be represent- ald for his service to the community. try to stay within the budget as well,” Lucille Tortora ed as well. said Campbell. The Hudson Highlands Pipe Band will Emphasis on Children At 9 p.m. the day’s activities will cul- Marina Yashina provide the traditional beat and sound Campbell said that the post-parade minate in a fireworks display with mu- www.themarinagallery.com for the parade in celebration of the na- events emphasized things to do for chil- sical accompaniment. This year the fire- visit The Marina Gallery on Facebook tion’s Declaration of Independence from dren. Aside from the bike-decorating works are sponsored by this newspaper the rule of the British Crown. Represen- your bike contest (judged by public offi- and its companion website. 845.265.2204 www.philipstown.info | Philipstown.info The Paper June 29, 2012 3

Dunkin’ Donuts (from page 1) 11. It has jurisdiction over the architec- traffic growth and the site traffic added,” tural elements of such plans. The second the study found. It also looked at the im- panel, the Planning Board, is expected to plications for nearby intersections if the discuss the project at a July workshop. Butterfield Hospital development goes Planning Board Chairman Joseph Bar- through with a combination of residenc- baro said on June 22 that he could not es and retail-commercial space. With comment on details of the study, which nearby intersections “not highly sensi- was submitted to the village clerk’s office tive to small changes in volume” from in late May. the Butterfield project — that is, suffer- In April, according to Planning Board ing only slight delays in traffic flow — minutes, the Planning Board requested and given “the low number of new trips that the applicant provide two traffic added to the transportation network by studies, one analyzing the traffic impli- the convenience mart and donut shop, cations of a Dunkin’ Donuts with a drive- acceptable levels of service are project- through window, and one considering ed,” the Miller study concluded. a Dunkin’ Donuts without the drive- One nearby resident and skeptic, Ju- through service window. Barbaro and dith Kepner Rose, took issue with the Cold Spring Mayor Seth Gallagher said findings and wrote to the Planning applicants themselves bear the costs of Board on June 15, urging a more thor- such studies. The Miller study focuses on ough analysis. “I have read the ‘traffic a franchise with a drive-through window study’ that was submitted. It is worth- and no interior seating. less in helping us decide how crippled Miller Associates projected that most our traffic will be,” Rose wrote. “It seems Dunkin’ Donuts customers will drive to say that we will be fine because, gee, vehicles already using the Route 9D there won’t be a lot of added traffic. But corridor “transportation network.” A the numbers it is using are general,” she Drawing of proposed building after conversion of garage Photo by L.S. Armstrong New York State road, Route 9D is called objected. “Frankly, the numbers are so Chestnut Street in front of the Foodtown low that there is no way the franchisee Plaza, although the name reverts to 9D could even stay in business given the on the main highway, disrupting traf- Route 301,” Main Street. Going north, just beyond the Drug World plaza when cost of inventory and overhead.” She fic. “It is very easy to see it happening Marion Avenue becomes Furnace Street, Chestnut Street and the state highway advised the Planning Board to insist on here in Cold Spring,” she told the Plan- which has an intersection at Main Street diverge into separate streets. Accord- seeing the expected franchise’s sales and ning Board. “And, odds are, it would be only open to one-way, south-bound traf- ing to the Miller study, “the number of cash-flow projections over five years — worse, because on the Elmesco property fic. Thus that intersection provides ac- new trips added to the transportation “the real ones, the ones that told them there is less parking, fewer pumps, less cess into Furnace Street-Marion Avenue network from this project is anticipated ‘yes, we will be making a heap of money space to distinguish parking from drive but not an ​exit onto Main Street for cars to be 17 a.m. [morning] peak-hour trips here in Cold Spring.’ Such projections through, and a shorter drive-through headed north from the Elmesco station. and 15 p.m. [evening] peak-hour trips, as are usual and expected for an invest- distance from the street.” Likewise, a key map ​shows St. Joseph’s most traffic will enter the site from the ment of this sort,” she stated. “Then ask The study also contains some puzzling Novitiate occupying the approximate existing traffic stream that already trav- that those projections be used to create a items. For example, it points out that El- site of the current Haldane High School els the local network on Route 9D.” The real traffic study. And do scenarios of the mesco shares 9D access with the Main and depicts the Marathon battery plant report projects a total ​of “97 a.m. peak- traffic in and out of the property in the Course building, which also houses Grey as still standing on Kemble Avenue, al- hour external trips and 57 p.m. peak-hour morning hours.” Printing and two other businesses and though both buildings are long gone. It external trips, again mostly from trips Rose wrote that she had personally “has a vehicle narrow access to Marion similarly depicts a Kemble Avenue junk- [by vehicles] already on NYS Route 9D.” been stuck in the congestion around a Avenue between it and Wells Fargo in yard that disappeared years ago. ​The study claims that “much of the Dunkin’ Donuts a few miles up the road the Foodtown Plaza.” But the study adds According to his agency’s website, Tim traffic from coffee-donut shops is pass-by in Fishkill, where drivers seeking to buy that Marion Avenue, which runs behind Miller, the firm’s head, “has provided traffic,” cars passing back and forth on gas or doughnuts or both backed up the complex, provides access “directly to consulting-planning services” to vari- the road, which “creates an increase in ous municipalities, including the Village turning traffic and reduction in through- of Cold Spring. The website also states traffic….” It relies on information from that “he has processed and/or obtained the Institute of Transportation Engi- variety of approvals for waterfront proj- neers (ITE) for its assumptions but notes ects including the redevelopment of … that “ITE data has no pass-by rates for Cold Spring Dock.” It likewise states that ‘coffee-donut shop with drive-through “Miller is the town planner for the Town window’” and that Miller Associates of Philipstown.” turned instead to statistics for such en- Philipstown Supervisor Richard Shea tities as “coffee-espresso stand” or “gas- said Wednesday (June 27) that Miller oline-service station with convenience had been the town government’s plan- market” which “suggest the site would ner in the past but that it had been at be attracting mostly traffic already on least five years since he had served in the transportation network and not new that capacity and that he has no role traffic to the area.” with the town at present. The “level of service,” a measure of Gallagher also recalled Wednesday traffic flow effectiveness, receives a grade that Miller had been a village consultant of “C, or better — acceptable — and will some time ago but added that Miller had remain unchanged with anticipated area not been involved recently, “certainly Detail of drive-thru area, showing vehicles in line Photo by L.S. Armstrong not since I’ve been mayor.”

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Community BRIEFS Great American Picnic Fireworks This Friday at and Concert Bear Mountain Celebrate the U.S.A. at Boscobel Music, merry-go-round and oscobel’s Great American Concert 9 p.m. display & Picnic takes place on Monday, n Friday, June 29, 2012, blankets BJuly 2. Patriotic tunes will be per- and barbeques are the order of the formed by The Southern Dutchess Con- Oday at Bear Mountain State Park cert Band, a 52-member band that con- for the annual fireworks spectacular. Free online tinues — in the great American tradition From 5 to 9 p.m., visitors can dance set out by the John Philip Sousa Band — to the sounds of Party Time Productions local classifieds to entertain its audiences with a wide va- and children can enjoy the bounce house riety of music, including crowd-pleasing on the field. Bear Mountain’s concession- devoted show tunes, popular standards, marches, aire will sell picnic fare from an outdoor light classical and wind ensemble music. Boscobel’s house bedecked with flags tent and have merchandise for sale. The to jobs, housing, Pack your picnic, blankets and chairs for Independence Day. Photo coutesy of merry-go-round will be open so bring and get into the patriotic spirit on Bosco- Boscobel the children for a fun-filled night. Arrive tag sales, bel’s great lawn. early as parking lots fill up fast. The Southern Dutchess Concert Band p.m. Sparklers and flags will be available The approximate time for the fireworks services, consists of woodwind, brass and percus- for purchase in the museum gift shop. display is 9:15 p.m.Parking is $8 per and more. sion musicians from southern Dutchess Tickets are $16; parking is free and chil- car. Please note: alcoholic beverages and County and surrounding areas and is dren 12 and under are free. Please note personal pyrotechnics are not permitted. conducted by Steve Pietrowski, band di- that there are no known, planned fire- Bear Mountain State Park can be rector at Beacon High School and man- works for this event. reached from 9W or via Exit 19 on the Philipstown info aged by Dave Cole, director of The Big Tickets can be purchased at Boscobel. Palisades Interstate Parkway. For more . Band Sound jazz orchestra. information, please call 845-786-2701 ex- www.philipstown.info/philslist org, or in person or over the phone at Gates open at 5 p.m. for picnicking and 845-265-3638 during business hours. tension 242 or visit palisadesparkscon- the concert will take place from 7 to 9 servancy.org www.philipstown.info | Philipstown.info The Paper June 29, 2012 5 Maloney Wins Big in Democratic Primary Now faces Hayworth in November contest

By Kevin E. Foley

ean Patrick Maloney, a new Phil- ipstown homeowner, leveraged his Ssuperior political strength into an impressive victory in the Democratic congressional primary held last Tuesday (June 26). According to results posted on LoHud.com, Maloney won close to 50 percent of the votes in a five-candidate race. He now will face one-term incum- bent Republican Rep. Nan Hayworth in the November election. With results from 99 percent of the voting districts in, LoHud.com reported Maloney had 7,098 votes. His closest rival, Cortlandt cardiologist and Town Councilman, Richard Becker, had 4,775 or 33 percent. Wappinger’s Falls Mayor, Matt Alexander trailed badly with 1,752 votes. Two other candidates, Duane Jack- son and Tom Wilson, barely registered Maloney at recent Philipstown candidate forum Photo by K.E. Foley their presence, dividing 1,000 votes. Maloney, a Manhattan-based lawyer your kids and raise them in a safe and means a lot of work for Democrats in re- 18th district were drawn, had garnered with both federal and state government healthy environment,” said Maloney on gaining the seat.” significant support in Westchester and experience, had strong union support, an primary night. State and national organizations for Orange Counties as well as the editorial endorsement from his former boss Presi- Locally, the Philipstown Democratic both political parties are expected to endorsement of the New York Times. As- dent Bill Clinton and the most campaign Committee had supported Maloney. play a role in this race, which has been semblywoman Sandy Galef was among funds. In the last weeks of the race his “I’m happy to support my neighbor, Sean targeted by Democrats as winnable in several region elected officials who sup- campaign mass mailings and phone calls Patrick Maloney, in this effort [to unseat their effort to retake the majority in the ported Becker. clearly outnumbered rivals. Hayworth] and look forward to seeing House of Representatives. Nationally The total vote in the primary, held for “I am running for Congress to repre- him elected as our next Congressman they need to win 25 new seats to accom- the first time in years in June (as a result sent the needs of a district that is full of from the 18th district,” said Committee plish their goal. of a federal court ruling), was approxi- good people regardless of political party Member Kim Conner. Underscoring the Conner, like several other active local mately 10 percent of the registered Dem- ,and that is just like much of America — challenge that now lies ahead for Malo- Democrats, had kind words for Alexan- ocratic voters. Maloney will now have to a place where people work hard yet lay ney, Conner said: “Hayworth has raised der and expressed the hope he would re- build a campaign to engage the other 90 awake at night and worry; where it’s $1.2 million to date and has former Gov- main active in political affairs. percent in what election prognosticators more and more difficult just to get by, to ernor Pataki’s SuperPAC (political action Becker, who had campaigned the lon- believe will be a close, hard-fought race. afford a home, pay the mortgage, educate committee) behind her as well … this gest, starting well before the lines of the Village Board Takes Up Waterfront Revitalization Plan LWRP considered waterfront revitalization strategy can laborate “to make sure everybody’s on search has indicated the village could serve as a guide for village sub-boards the same page.” Like the Comprehensive earn tens of thousands, perhaps as much important tool for future and planning, it “has no legally binding Plan, the LWRP has numerous implica- as $200,000 annually, if it installed a effect on land use and development in tions for the law. “One of the best ways metered parking system in such areas as By Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong the municipality.” to implement your LWRP is through zon- the Main Street commercial district. The Village Board adopted the Com- ing and land-use provisions ... and code Echoing a suggestion from Gaba, old Spring’s Village Board on Tues- prehensive Plan in January. Last Novem- changes,” Gaba informed the board. Gallagher recommended that in up- day (June 26) began wading in the ber, the State of New York accepted the With content similar to the Compre- coming workshops the Village Board waters of riverfront policy-mak- C 169-page Waterfront Strategy, prepared hensive Plan, the preliminary Water- review the Waterfront Strategy section ing, launching a review of the village’s by the Cold Spring Special Board for a front Strategy covers everything from by section, and “try to figure out what 7-month-old waterfront revitalization Comprehensive Plan-LWRP. The Village such revenue-enhancing aids as metered this would mean” and which projects strategy with the idea of turning it into Board was not required to review the parking to policies for use of such ma- to prioritize in an LWRP. “I do feel like a full Local Waterfront Revitalization strategy document in any depth at that jor sites as the Marathon battery tract, I understand it a little better. It’s not Plan (LWRP), a far-reaching initiative to stage but now is getting involved with owned by a private developer; the village so mysterious,” he said of the LWRP ensure control over what happens on vil- the push for a more authoritative LWRP. garage, a municipal property envisioned process. lage shores and beyond for decades. Although the nitty-gritty of drafting the in the Waterfront Strategy as a garage- “I think for most areas, for most of As a local link in an intergovernmental LWRP falls to the Special Board, the cum-public ​​park; and Dockside Park, the village, it’s not going to be too con- coastal management chain, the LWRP, Village Board ultimately would have to owned by the state. troversial,” Gaba predicted. in the words of Village Attorney Stephen ratify the document and send it to New Mayor Seth Gallagher noted that an Gaba, “becomes a de facto state and York State for final approval. agreement on day-to-day control of The Grove national law.” As the Cold Spring com- Special Board Vice Chairperson Anne Dockside by the village remains pend- The board also briefly discussed the ponent of the federal and state Coastal Impellizzeri pointed to “one overarch- ing, and state officials want “some de- sole response so far to its request for Zone Management Program, Gaba told ing, underlying fact” to remember about tailed ideas on what we’d be looking to proposals on restoration of The Grove, the board, an LWRP provides protection LWRPs and New York State: “When do” there. The Waterfront Strategy pro- the historic but derelict circa-1853 against any laws, programs or approvals, they talk about the waterfront area, that posed an improved public park, with a house on a knoll opposite the Food- even those of state or federal entities, means the whole village, because we are shelter and food concession building, town and Drug World plazas. A local inconsistent with the LWRP. “Perhaps in the state’s whole coastal management washrooms, access ramp into the water, couple proposed buying The Grove for equally important, an approved LWRP zone,” thanks to Cold Spring’s small size, stabilized shore with fishing, a path up $1,000 and renovating it as a single- makes the municipality eligible for re- 407 acres. the 65-foot hill (currently covered with family house, with a new two-car ga- ceipt of grant money, loans and other “We’re getting down to the point scrub) and a trail leading under the rail- rage added. The board expressed little funding” not otherwise forthcoming, where the village needs to start looking road tracks to connect with another po- enthusiasm. Gaba stated. at the land-use provisions for the water- tential trail above. “We may need to search a bit more, The LWRP, the policy element of a vil- front area and the projects it wants to es- Skeptical about the merits of charg- to see if there are better, other options lage coastal program, would build on the pouse”; the Village Board needs to decide ing for public parking, the mayor zeroed out there,” Gallagher said. prototype Local Waterfront Revitaliza- “where you want to see this going,” Gaba in on metered parking. “That to me is a “There definitely are better options tion Strategy as well as on the village’s observed. He urged that henceforth the little bit contentious. It’s going to take out there,” Trustee Bruce Campbell re- Comprehensive Plan but go beyond them. Village Board and Special Board col- some time,” he said. Special Board re- plied. For example, according to Gaba, while a 6 June 29, 2012 The Paper www.philipstown.info | Philipstown.info Fjord Trail Gains Momentum ​Scenic Hudson briefs County on possibilities

​by Christine Simek

cenic Hudson officials met with all nine members of the Putnam Coun- Sty Legislature during the Economic Development and Energy Committee meeting in Carmel on June 25 to provide the county government with an over- view of the proposed Hudson River Fjord Hike/Bike Trail as well as to identify a role the county could play in the process. Steve Rosenberg, senior vice president and planner Mark Wildonger told the legislators the Putnam County portion of the Hudson Fjord Hike/Bike Trail is planned to begin at the Cold Spring train Standing: Steve Rosenberg and Mark Wildonger of Scenic Hudson Photo by Christine Simek station, make its way up Main Street along sidewalks and by way of shar- Stony Point and the other just past the States by Trails.com (based on its popu- means a lot to the small business along rows (stenciled outlines on the asphalt Breakneck tunnel), creating better and larity and usage) and was rated one of that path. What that means to us here in indicating a shared roadway) and along safer trailway connections, improving the top 10 trails in the country by News- the county is that we’ll have more peo- Fair Street to Route 9D. A multi-use path signage and developing sidewalks and week magazine. Wildonger noted “natu- ple on Main Street, which means more would begin at the end of Fair Street and sharrows in the village. ral resources are a part of the economy sales tax dollars for us and more jobs and continue to the Breakneck train stop, Rosenberg said that the idea of this of the Hudson Valley” and he identified more economic development opportuni- just south of the border of Dutchess newest initiative was to “transform economic, recreational and safety ben- ties for us in the future. It’s really impor- County. The scope of the project would the route along 9D that goes from Cold efits of establishing this mixed-use trail. tant for the small, micro-industry that include trail construction, formalizing Spring to Beacon from what is currently “By creating this trail network we can exists there.” two parking lots (one across from Little more of a speedway on which people sort create a safer, tourism-oriented corridor, DiCarlo asked if there was federal mon- of risk their lives to access boost local businesses, create improved ey available, and Wildonger replied that the state parks and the Hud- access for the Hudson Highlands State Scenic Hudson is working closely with son River, and turn it into a Park as well as offer alternate forms of U.S. Senator Charles Schumer’s Hudson parkway that is more condu- transportation throughout the corridor,” Valley representative as well as the feder- cive to those kinds of activi- he said. al Department of Transportation (DOT), ties and can bolster the local Daniel Birmingham, chair of the Eco- both of whom are actively engaged in the economies.” nomic Development and Energy Com- process of procuring funds and investi- Wildonger outlined the mittee, thanked Scenic Hudson for their gating if highway monies are available. project and its history (which work in Putnam County over the years The DOT also offered to review the feasi- began with a feasibility study and noted the long history of “great bility study. Schumer signaled his enthu- initiated by the Hudson High- partnerships” between them and the siastic support in a recent speech. lands Greenway in 2007) and county, at one point culminating in two Putnam County Executive Mary Odell offered a regional context for Preserve America Grants. He also asked stated that “Libby Pataki has been work- the trail. He explained that about costs, as well as the proportion of ing very closely with Scenic Hudson and the trail would be one part consolidated funding the​ county would will continue, as the director of tourism, of a larger trail system that be responsible for. Mike McKee, chair of to assist us in the mission and keep us would eventually connect to Greenway, answered that an estimated in the loop about what funding mecha- the Beacon Loop trail (that cost for one multi-use path, 10 feet wide, nisms are available. The regional tour- runs along the Beacon wa- that would begin at Little Stony Point ism incentive put into place by Governor terfront to the Fishkill Creek and end just beyond the Breakneck Tun- Cuomo should help us as we promote and Main Street) and to the nel, was approximately $2.8 million. this as a tourism attraction and econom- Trail of Two Cities, which Wildonger said that [the consolidated ic recovery.” links Newburgh and Beacon. funding] is a 50-50 match, but by utiliz- The Fjord Trail project already has the Wildonger said that the Fjord ing staff labor and materials “there are support of the state DOT, Metro-North, Trail would also fit into the ways to get to the 50-50 match without the New York State Parks Commission larger frame of established allocating taxpayer dollars.” and the Little Stony Point Society, as well From left, Andy Chmar of the Hudson Highlands rail trails at the eastern end Legislator Anthony DiCarlo acknowl- as stakeholders in Putnam and Dutchess Land Trust; Mike McKee, Chair of Philipstown of Putnam County. edged the importance of the recreation Counties including the Dutchess and Greenway; Mark Wildonger and Steve Rosenberg of The Breakneck Ridge hik- and safety rewards of the trail and Putnam County Executives, the mayor Scenic Hudson holding a map of the Hudson Fjord ing trail was voted the num- pointed out that “the piece of bike trail of Beacon, the mayor of Cold Spring and Trail Photo by Christine Simek ber one trail in the United that goes up Main Street in Cold Spring the supervisors of both Philipstown and Fishkill. “From our perspective that is a home run,” Rosenberg said. Scenic Hudson’s immediate goal is to apply for grants during the current round of consolidated funding available in New York State. Wildonger and Rosen- berg each stated that they hoped they could gain the approval and support of the county during the grant application process. Birmingham answered, stating that “in order for us to give our full support we have to know what the grant is, and we need to have a firmer understanding of the fiscal responsibility that will fall on us.” The full legislature​ also has to approve any grant application made by a committee. Consolidated grant applications are due on July 16, and it is unclear if county approval will come by then. “Please say that you were received warmly and posi- tively by us,” Birmingham concluded. www.philipstown.info | Philipstown.info The Paper June 29, 2012 7 The Calendar Summer Afternoon Lasts Through garments survive in the collection of the Putnam History Museum, and 30 of them, along with a half-dozen December accessories, will be on display. Fashion, leisure in Hudson The garments and accessories, Highlands focus of exhibit at mostly custom-made, reflect women’s Putnam History Museum roles in regulating social life and maintaining standards of proper attire for every occasion. Examples of he elegant and elaborate summer sportswear include special outfits for afternoon get-togethers of neighbors, swimming and riding as well as the friends and family that were a staple T shirtwaist blouses worn for carriage of social life in the Hudson Highlands drives and to play croquet, tennis or for more than a century are back. golf. At the turn of the century, white They, and the fashions they inspired, cotton dresses trimmed with lace are examined in a new exhibition at were most fashionable for luncheons, the recently renamed Putnam History garden parties and teas. The lingerie Museum (formerly the Putnam County worn underneath and the dressing Historical Society) entitled Summer gowns worn only in private were Afternoon: Fashion and Leisure in the equally elaborate and refined. Hudson Highlands, 1850-1950. The exhibition traces the evolution As America matured and its of women’s fashion over this period, commercial capital, New York, grew which, of course, reflected evolving in wealth and sophistication, city social mores and tastes. Even on the dwellers seeking respite from the warmest 19th-century summer day, summer heat joined local families for example, notions of propriety along the Hudson River to enjoy a required high necklines and long sleeves variety of sports and lively rounds of worn over rigid corsets and layers of visits and parties. Summer afternoons undergarments. Fashion responded by — “the most beautiful words in the providing materials that were gossamer English language,” according to light — cotton batiste, net, and silk Henry James — became the setting for chiffon. Eyelet and cutwork embroidery some of the most striking examples and crochet lace allowed air to circulate of women’s fashionable dress of around the body. After 1910, women’s the time. Many of these gorgeous (Continued on page 10)

atricia King, Patricia King writing un- der the pen P Dress trimmed with soutache braid Photo courtesy of Putnam Historical Museum name Annamaria Discusses Her Alfieri, will speak about her new fast-paced, complex mystery cum politi- than Annamaria Alfieri,” said Leighton book, Invisible cal thriller set in 1868, during South Gage, author of A Vine in the Blood. Political Thriller Country, at the America’s War of the Triple Alliance. An earlier mystery by Annamaria Desmond-Fish Li- “Love and hate, desperation and de- Alfieri, City of Silver, was named one at Desmond-Fish brary in Garrison spair, terror and suspense, unexpected of the best first novels of the year on Saturday, July twists and outright surprises, Invisible by Deadly Pleasures Magazine. The New book, Invisible Country, 7, at 2 p.m. Invis- Country has them all.... No one is better Washington Post said, “As both history is set in 1868 South America ible Country is a at spinning South American mysteries and mystery, City of Silver glitters.” (Continued on page 10)

“Romeo and Juliet vibrates with Hudson Valley audacious youth!” Vinny Alexander, Shakespeare Poughkeepsie Journal

Performing at BOSCOBEL Check out the onstage Festival Garrison, New York fireworks between our Romeo and his Juliet this July 4th with June 12 –September 2 a special $20 ticket. Use code Fireworks12 when ordering at TICKETS hvshakespeare.org or the AVAILABLE NOW: box office at 845-265-9575. Online at hvshakespeare.org and Box Office 845/265-9575 8 June 29, 2012 The Paper www.philipstown.info | Philipstown.info

Saturday, June 30 Sitting on The Calendar Kids & Community the Bench Looking for things to do in and around Philipstown? Grab The ​Cold Spring Farmers’ Market 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Boscobel ✥ ✥ Calendar and go. For more details and ongoing events, visit by Tara 1601 Route 9D, Garrison philipstown.info. Send event listings to [email protected]. csfarmmarket.org See you around town! Food Pantry ​Reasons to Be Pretty play 9 a.m. First Presbyterian Church of 8 p.m. The Beacon Friday, June 29 Philipstown 445 Main St., Beacon 10 Academy St., Cold Spring (845) 774.5973 | thebeacontheatre.org Kids & Community (845) 265-3220 | presbychurchcoldspring.org Tickets: $15 Independence Celebration Fireworks 5 – 10 p.m. Bear Mountain State Park Beacon Riverfest Music Festival The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (845) 786-2701 Ext. 242 Noon – 8 p.m. Riverfront Park (Abridged) play palisadesparksconservancy.org Red Flynn Drive, Beacon 8 p.m. Marist College Nelly Goletti Theatre Parking: $8/car (917) 806-1348 | beaconriverfest.com 3399 North Road, Poughkeepsie (845) 575-3133 | rivervalleyrep.com Dance Party Health, Fitness & Outdoors Tickets: $22-$30 8 p.m. The Living Room s my faithful readers know, Sunset Kayak Tour 103 Main St., Cold Spring I dislike boasting. But I can’t 6 p.m. Hudson Valley Outfitters Music (845) 270-8210 | coldspringlivingroom.com 63 Main Street, Cold Spring resist reporting that I was Joe & Glenn Cover: $10 A (845) 265-0221 | hudsonvalleyoutfitters.com the only member of the press on 8 - 11 p.m. Whistling Willie’s Cost: $80. Call to register. hand when the following mini-drama 184 Main St., Cold Spring Health, Fitness & Outdoors played out on Main Street recently: (845) 265-2012 | whistlingwillies.com Three smartly-dressed Spanish Art & Design Beacon to Cold Spring Kayak Tour 10 a.m. Hudson Valley Outfitters ladies came to the Country Goose Segue Exhibition Closing Reception Buzz Universe and did some shopping. After they 63 Main Street, Cold Spring 6 – 8 p.m. Theo Ganz Studio 8 p.m. Howland Cultural Center left with their haul of goods, the (845) 265-0221 | hudsonvalleyoutfitters.com 149 Main St., Beacon 477 Main St., Beacon boss got a phone call from Connie Cost: $110. Call to register. (917) 318-2239 | theoganzstudio.com (845) 831-4988 | howlandculturalcenter.org at the Country Touch, five doors Admission: $10 down. She said that the ladies had Hummingbirds been in her store to shop and had Theater & Film 10 – 11 a.m. Hudson Highlands Nature ​Fred Gillen Jr. (Folk) left a purse behind. In the purse was Preview: Love’s Labour’s Lost play Museum 8 p.m. Peekskill Coffee House nearly a thousand dollars. 8 p.m. Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival 120 Muser Drive, Cornwall ​101 S. Division St., Peekskill Connie wanted to know if the at Boscobel (845) 534-5506 Ext. 204 | hhnaturemuseum.org (914) 739-1287 | peekskillcoffee.com boss had any idea where the three 1601 Route 9D, Garrison Admission: $7/adult; $5/child age 5-12. Member shoppers were so that she could (845) 265-9575 | hvshakespeare.org discounts. Wine Tasting Dinner & Live Music return the purse and its contents. She Tickets: $52-$64. Westchester County Night 8 p.m. 12 Grapes discounts apply. Hudson Valley Horrors Roller Derby Bout and the boss went outside and looked 12 N. Division St., Peekskill 6 p.m. Hyde Park Roller Magic up and down Main Street but there (914) 737-6624 | 12grapes.com 4178 Albany Post Road, Hyde Park was no sign of the Spanish ladies. Dinner & music $65/person; Music only $10 horrorsrollerderby.com Call for reservations. ✥ ✥ ✥ Tickets: $10-$20. Order at brownpapertickets.com Later, the boss got a call from Boscobel. The trio was at the Art & Design mansion when they had discovered Two-Day Glass Bead Making Workshop the purse was missing and wondered Sat & Sun 10 a.m - 5 p.m. Hudson Beach Glass where it might be. “Try Leonora at 162 Main St., Beacon the Country Goose,” they were told. (845) 440-0068 | hudsonbeachglass.com “If anybody knows, Leonora will.” Cost: $200 (All materials included.) The boss passed on the word that the purse was at the Country Touch. Special Exhibition Event: Beekeeper Tours The relieved ladies returned to of Peter Coffin’s Untitled Connie’s store and were reunited with Noon & 1 p.m. Storm King Art Center the missing item. Connie, of course, 1 Museum Road, New Windsor did not expect a reward for doing (845) 534-3115 | stormking.org the right thing. But they did spend another forty dollars so everybody ​Summer Afternoon: Fashion and Leisure in was happy. the Hudson Highlands, 1850-1950 Opening

Now, mes amis, I think we can Reception 5 – 7 p.m. Putnam History Museum agree that there are a couple of 63 Chestnut St., Cold Spring lessons here. One, if you’re inclined For members and donors; free to leave valuables behind, Main (845) 265-4010 | putnamhistorymuseum.org Street is a most rewarding place to shop and, two, if you want to know what’s going on, check with the boss. And at the Country Goose you will find the kitchenware department is well stocked and the boss has some really neat items for baking, basting, whisking, measuring and pounding. Come and ask to see the latest in marble mortar and pestles, the mini bamboo steamers and onion slicers. She has them all. The Country Goose 115 Main Street ✥ Cold Spring NY 845-265-2122 ✥ www.highlandbaskets.com www.philipstown.info | Philipstown.info The Paper June 29, 2012 9

How to Get Tipsy in the Romeo & Juliet play 1800s: Presentation 7 p.m. Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival & Demonstration on at Boscobel Historic Cocktails 1601 Route 9D, Garrison 5 – 8 p.m. Boscobel (845) 265-9575 | hvshakespeare.org 1601 Route 9D, Garrison Tickets: $52-$64 (845) 265-3638 boscobel.org; Tickets: $35 Music BlisSing Joyful Call & Response Chanting Religious Services 10 a.m. Chapel Restoration Philipstown Reform 45 Market St., Cold Spring & Synagogue (845) 265-5537 | chapelrestoration.com Members of the Meridian Quartet: from left, Rachel Evans, 9:30 a.m. Torah Study, Sebu Sirinian, Lisa Tipton, Deborah Assael-Migliori 10:30 a.m. Shabbat Meridian String Quartet Visit our Photo courtesy of R. Evans Services 4 p.m. Philipstown.info artists’ space ​St. Mary’s Parish Hall 69 Main St., Cold Spring Gallery & Shop Theater & Film 1 Chestnut St., Cold Spring philipstown.info 845.265.8011 | philipstownreformsynagogue.org Opening Night Lawn Party & Love’s Labour’s First Sunday Jazz with Anita Rose Merando Lost play & Dennis Winge 6 p.m. Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival Sunday, July 1 ​6 p.m. Whistling Willie’s at Boscobel 184 Main St., Cold Spring 1601 Route 9D, Garrison (845) 265-2012 | whistlingwillies.com (845) 265-9575 | hvshakespeare.org Kids & Community Tickets: $52-$64 Beacon Flea Market West Point Band: The Magic of Broadway 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. Henry Street Parking Lot 7:30 p.m. Trophy Point Amphitheater Reasons to Be Pretty play 6 Henry St., Beacon Cullum Road, West Point See details under Friday. (845) 202-0094 | beaconflea.blogspot.com (845) 938-2617 | westpointband.com

The Complete Works of William Shakespeare Not Your Mama’s Sunday School Harpin’ for Hunger Blues Benefit (Abridged) play 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. School of Jellyfish 7:30 p.m. Towne Crier Cafe See details under Friday. 183 Main St., Beacon 130 Route 22, Pawling (845) 440-8017 | schoolofjellyfish.org (845) 855-1300 | townecrier.com Fee: $65. Ages 8-16. Music Tickets: $20 advance/$25 door Jazz Pianist Sumi Tonooka 150th Anniversary of Taps 7:30 p.m. Chapel Restoration 2 – 3 p.m. National Purple Heart Hall of ​Meetings & Lectures 45 Market St., Cold Spring Honor Rocks, Dirt, Worms & Weeds Author Jeff (845) 265-5537 | chapelrestoration.com 374 Temple Hill Rd., New Windsor Hutton on Keeping Kids Happy Diggin’ in Tickets: suggested donation of $15; $10/students (845) 561-1765 | thepurpleheart.com the Dirt and seniors Reservations recommended. p m eacon nstitute for ivers 4 . . B I R & Prints, Estuaries Trading Tunes: Marc Von Em & KJ Denhert Woodcuts, 199 Main St., Beacon | (845) 838-1600 Ext. 10 8 p.m. Philipstown Depot Theatre Health, Fitness & Outdoors Etchings bire.org | Free with pre-registration. 10 Garrison’s Landing, Garrison Little Stony Point Beginners Kayak Tour (845) 424-3900 | philipstowndepottheatre.org 8 a.m. Hudson Valley Outfitters Religious Services Admission: $20. Order at brownpapertickets.com. 63 Main St., Cold Spring (845) 265-0221 | hudsonvalleyoutfitters.com First Presbyterian Church of Philipstown The Trapps Cost: $110. Call to register. Summer Worship 8 - 11 p.m. Whistling Willie’s 10 a.m. First Presbyterian Church 184 Main St., Cold Spring Dutchess County Open Day Garden Tour: 10 Academy St., Cold Spring (845) 265-2012 | whistlingwillies.com Amenia/Millbrook/Millerton (845) 265-3220 | presbychurchcoldspring.org 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Begin at the Kaye Garden Meetings & Lectures 658 Deep Hollow Rd., Millbrook St. Philip’s Church in the Highlands (888) 842-2442 gardenconservancy.org Summer Worship Geology Walk With Bill Prehoda | Admission: $5/garden; children 12 and under free 8 a.m. & 10 a.m. St. Philip’s Church 10 a.m. - Noon Denning’s Point 1101 Route 9D, Garrison 199 Dennings Ave., Beacon (845) 424-3571 | stphilipshighlands.org (845) 838-1600 Ext. 10 | bire.org Theater & Film The Complete Works of William Shakespeare Maps Learn CPR & First Aid (Abridged) play Monday, July 2 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Butterfield Library 2 p.m. Marist College Nelly Goletti Theatre 10 Morris Ave., Cold Spring 3399 North Rd., Poughkeepsie Kids & Community (845) 265-3040 | butterfieldlibrary.org (845) 575-3133 | rivervalleyrep.com Cost: $35/person. Registration required. Tickets: $22-$30 Great American Concert & Picnic 5 – 9 p.m. Boscobel Free Computer Help Sessions Reasons to Be Pretty play 1601 Route 9D, Garrison 2 – 3 p.m. Desmond-Fish Library 3 p.m. The Beacon (845) 265-3638 | boscobel.org 472 Route 403, Garrison 445 Main St., Beacon Tickets: $16; children under 12 free. (845) 424-3020 | desmondfishlibrary.org (845) 774.5973 | thebeacontheatre.org Postcards Tickets: $15 (Continued on page 10)

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The Calendar (from page 9) Wednesday, July 4 Summer Afternoon Lasts through December (from page 7) Music fashion was increasingly simplified, but designed an exclusive collection ​Kids & Community light, delicate materials, embellished inspired by Summer Afternoon. Comedy Open Mike & Jazz Open Jam in patterns and colors inspired by the Examples of these will be on display, Cold Spring Community Day Session beauty of the season, remained summer and the items themselves available See special section for details. 6 p.m. Turning Point Music Cafe constants. By the 1920s, corsets were for purchase at hankypanky.com. 468 Piermont Ave., Piermont no longer worn, and women were The Summer Afternoon exhibition Fourth of July Parade (845) 359-1089 | turningpointcafe.com free to bare their arms and legs to is made possible by major funding 3 p.m. Main Street Admission: $5 performers; $5 public for jazz jam the sun. The short summer dresses from Hanky Panky and The Leonard Cold Spring of the period hung loosely from the and Evelyn Lauder Foundation and Meetings & Lectures (845) 265-3611 coldspringny.gov | shoulders and were as light as a breeze. additional generous contributions from Village of Nelsonville Board of Trustees A 56-page color catalogue features Leslie Jacobson, Betty Green, Lisa and Meeting Health, Fitness & Outdoors photographs of many of the ​exhibition Lloyd Zeiderman, and Wells Fargo. p m illage all 7 . . V H ​Constitution Marsh with Instruction pieces and two essays, Summer The exhibition will run from June 30 258 Main St., Nelsonville Kayak Tour Leisure across the Social Spectrum in to Dec. 15, opening with a champagne (845) 265-2500 | villageofnelsonville.org ​9:30 a.m. Hudson Valley Outfitters the Hudson Highlands by Dr. Trudie reception for members and guests 63 Main St., Cold Spring Grace, curator of the Putnam History on Saturday, June 30, 5 to 7 p.m. The (845) 265-0221 | hudsonvalleyoutfitters.com Museum; and Fashion for Summer, reception is free to members and donors. Tuesday, July 3 Cost: $110. Call to register. 1850-1950 by Dr. Lourdes Font, associate The Putnam History Museum, professor of art history and fashion currently transitioning from the Kids & Community Fireworks Kayak Tour studies at the Fashion Institute of Putnam County Historical Society, Technology and guest curator for is located at 63 Chestnut St. in Cold Furry Friends Reading Buddies: Kids Read 7 p.m. Hudson Valley Outfitters the exhibition. Both essays explore Spring. Opening hours are Wednesday to Trained Therapy Dogs 63 Main St., Cold Spring summer fashion and its role in society. through Sunday, 11-5. Admission is $5, 4 – 5 p.m. Butterfield Library (845) 265-0221 | hudsonvalleyoutfitters.com 10 Morris Ave., Cold Spring Cost: $80. Call to register. Garrison resident Gale Epstein, children $2, seniors and members free. creative director of Hanky Panky, More information is available at (845) 265-3040 | butterfieldlibrary.org the lingerie company and a major 845-265-4010 or at ​Registration required. ​Theater & Film sponsor of the exhibition, has www.putnamhistorymuseum.org. Romeo & Juliet play Kids Craft Hour: Dream Big Read! See details under Sunday. 4 – 5 p.m. Desmond-Fish Library Patricia King Discusses Her Political Thriller (from page 7) 472 Route 403, Garrison (845) 424-3020 | desmondfishlibrary.org Patricia King is the vice-president Thursday, July 5 of the Board of Trustees of the Hudson Art & Design Valley Shakespeare Festival. A world BeanRunner Poetry Project: Writing traveler, King takes a keen interest in Heroes and Icons, The Art of George Workshop & Open Mic the history of the places she visits. Stevenson Opening Reception 6 p.m. BeanRunner Café Copies of Invisible Country will 6 - 8 p.m. The Silver Spoon 201 S. Division St., Peekskill be available at the talk, available 124 Main St., Cold Spring (914) 737-1701 | beanrunnercafe.com for signing. For more information, Health, Fitness & Outdoors please call 845-424-3020 or visit Theater & Film www.desmondfishlibrary.org. Moonlight Hike Love’s Labour’s Lost play 7 p.m. Mount Beacon Park 7 p.m. Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival Howland Ave. & Route 9D, Beacon at Boscobel (845) 473-4440 | scenichudson.org 1601 Route 9D, Garrison Patricia King Photo courtesy of Theater & Film (845) 265-9575 | hvshakespeare.org Desmond-Fish Library Tickets: $52-$64 39 Steps play 7 p.m. Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival The Complete Works of William Shakespeare at Boscobel (Abridged) play 1601 Route 9D, Garrison See details under Friday SummerARTtots (845) 265-9575 | hvshakespeare.org Tickets: $52-$64 For pre-K artists Ages 2, 3 and 4 Meetings & Lectures Meetings & Lectures Cold Spring Recreation Commission On the land Under the water In the sky Haldane School Board Meeting Meeting $80 per 3-­morning week 7 p.m. Village Hall 5 p.m. Mabel Merritt Building Tues, Wed, Thurs $5 discount per sibling 15 Craigside Drive, Cold Spring 85 Main St., Cold Spring (845) 265-9254 | haldaneschool.org (845) 265-3611 | coldspringny.gov 10am to 12pm $220 for all 3 weeks 3 weeks $10 discount per sibling Cold Spring Planning Board Meeting Philipstown Town Board Monthly Meeting July 17 – Aug 2, 2012 2-­year olds & those in diapers 7:30 p.m. Village Hall 7:30 p.m. Town Hall must attend with an adult 85 Main St., Cold Spring 238 Main St., Cold Spring (845) 265-3611 | coldspringny.gov (845) 265-5200 | philipstown.com

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All Natural Ingredients Garrison Art Center is happy to launch a summer arts program Homemade Kimchi for PreK kids. Budding artists will explore ways to talk about, visualize and represent their world through drawing, painting, sculpture, print-­making, art appreciation and even color theory. Lunch and Dinner Demonstrations from Art Center teaching artists will provide Hours: 11:30 a.m. - 8 p.m. additional inspiration for our ARTtots. Three themed weeks can (Closed Mondays) be taken individually or as a series, culminating in building a three-­dimensional exhibit of their art — and, of course, a celebration! Each day’s art curriculum will be rounded out with 469 Main Street singing, story time, and a healthy snack. Beacon, NY 845.765.8596 FOR MORE INFO: 845-­424-­3960 www.seoulkitchenbeacon.com 23 Garrison’s Landing, Garrison, NY [email protected] www.philipstown.info | Philipstown.info The Paper June 29, 2012 11 Sculptures by Cruz, Photos by Tortora at Marina Gallery Revered objects sculpted in Retablos; photographs reassembled in Mythscapes he Marina Gallery announces the opening of an exhibition of sculp- Ttures by Ada Pilar Cruz and photo- graphs by Lucille Tortora. The exhibition will open on Friday, July 6, and continue through Sunday, July 29. The public is invited to the opening reception for the artists on the 6th, from 6 to 8 p.m. Cruz’s sculptural figures of Retab- los are works meant to suggest revered objects such as those found above and behind an altar. Each clay figure is fired in wood or reduction kilns, giving each figure a distinct individuality, from Ada Cruz, detail of Scarred Woman, which emanates a special presence with- woodfired clay, 2012 in. Cruz’s works have been exhibited in Lucille Tortora, Guardian Angel Photo courtesy of Marina Gallery Photo courtesy of Marina Gallery many museums and galleries, including the Studio Museum in Harlem, Newark Museum of Art, Bronx Museum of Art and locally, Garrison Art Center. She Embark | Peekskill Fest Seeking Literary and teaches at the Museum of Modern Art, The Drawing Center and Mercy College. Performance Submissions In Mythscapes Tortora reassembles her photographs to make a new image Multi-site weekend event happens in October that flows. While she is interested in the individual photograph, it is in their re- mbark | Peekskill announces an Last year, the first festival success- a performing and literary arts center, as construction that she focuses. She wants open call for submissions from solo fully celebrated local solo performers a home and venue, for Peekskill and its the viewer to see the overall image and Eperformers, performance compa- and writers as well as theater, opera neighboring towns. Their goal is to part- then discover the components. Her goal nies and literary artists in the areas of and dance companies including YCP ner and collaborate with artists, arts alli- is to achieve the essence of the whole theater, dance, music, performance art, Theaterworks, Hand to Mouth Players, ances and supporters of the arts. Embark through abstraction and fragmentation. poetry, storytelling and short story for Tri-County Opera, Daisy Jopling, Amaz- seeks to encourage understanding of the Tortora’s black-and-white archival pho- the second annual EMBARK | Peekskill ing Magical Margo and poet Ron Egatz, role the arts play in building community tographs have been included in many Performing and Literary Arts Festival among others. They also hosted guest and in celebrating diversity. solo and group exhibitions throughout 2012, taking place Oct. 5 through 7. artists from New York City, including Early submission deadline is July 15. the United States, Europe and Japan. This is a multi-site festival that offers the award-winning bilingual Spanish Late submission deadline is Aug. 1, 2012. They are in museums, corporate and pri- a variety of performance opportunities children’s theater company, Teatro Sea, For more information, visit embarkpeek- vate collections. in traditional and non-traditional spaces and actor and prominent blogger Darron skill.com where you can view or down- The Marina Gallery is located at such as galleries, restaurants, studios, Cardosa — a.k.a “The Bitchy Waiter”. load the festival application form. Learn 153 Main St. in Cold Spring and gallery boutiques, small stages, a 555-seat state- Embark | Peekskill, Performing & Lit- how you can become an Embark artist hours are Friday through Sunday, 12 to 6 of-the art theater and an outdoor stage erary Arts is a not-for-profit coalition of member by downloading the artist mem- p.m. or by appointment. For more infor- at Peekskill’s Riverfront Park overlook- performing and literary artists and com- bership form. Feel free to contact Katie mation visit marinagallery.com or phone ing the Hudson. munity members on a journey to create Schmidt Feder or Sol Miranda at embark- 845-265-2205. [email protected].

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hese radishes are starting to get to me. T For several weeks now, I’ve received a bunch as part of my Commu- nity Sponsored Agriculture allotment. Each time, I bring it home and make space for it in my refrigerator alongside the previous week’s radishes, and the ones from the week before that. I suppose I could just not take them. But I am someone who likes radishes. They are pretty and very healthy: high in vitamin C, they also contain cancer- fighting agents and phytochemicals that improve liver and gallbladder func- tion. Plus, the name of the oblong ones, “French breakfast radishes,” always tricks me into thinking that I might start eating radishes for breakfast, alongside a bowl of café au lait and a copy of Paris Match, and thereby im- prove my je ne sais quoi. I will never find out, however, be- cause when I roll out of bed in the morning, I am never in the mood for Radish, cilantro and avocado slaw for tacos Photo by Celia Barbour radishes. Lunchtime is different, though. At your butter consumption, would you this purpose; the only other things you en languishing in the refrigerator. Up at midday, I can even get my kids (well, two rather use up your daily allotment on a need are ground beef, fish or beans; taco the sleepaway camp where I am cooking of the three) to eat them, if I slice them radish sandwich or a slice of cherry pie? spices — mixed yourself, or from a pack- for part of the summer, the farmer, Ra- extremely thin, and layer them on good Perhaps a better use for radishes, age — and sour cream.) The lime juice chel, doesn’t bother even growing rad- bread that I have spread generously with then, is to cut them into mini match- and salt tame the radishes’ bite, and the ishes anymore. “Kids don’t eat them,” she butter, and sprinkle them with sea salt. sticks, toss them with cilantro, scallion, combination brightens and balances the told me when I went looking for some. I Radishes happen to taste great this way, and avocado in a dressing of lime juice, spicy, savory flavor of your chosen pro- considered debating this point with her, although I am not entirely convinced salt, and a teensy bit of sugar, and use tein in a superb way. but then thought better of it. After all, I that this is the highest and best use for this garnish or slaw to top tacos. (Food- But this recipe uses up four, maybe have 31 radishes in my refrigerator say- butter. I mean, if you are trying to limit town sells excellent soft corn tortillas for five, radishes. Which leaves another sev- ing she is right.

Radish, cilantro and avocado slaw Makes enough for 4-6 tacos Michael McKee, PhD Licensed Psychologist 4 radishes ​5-6 sprigs cilantro Cognitive Behavioral ​½ avocado, not too soft Psychotherapy (CBT) 1 large or 2 small scallions 1 lime ¼ tsp sugar or honey salt, to taste 6 Marion Avenue 1. Slice the radishes as thinly as pos- Cold Spring, N.Y. 10516 sible, then stack the slices and cut into 45 Popham Road matchsticks. Pull off the cilantro leaves; Scarsdale, N.Y. 10583 discard stems. Skin and pit the avocado, and cut into small pieces. Slice the scal- (914) 584-9352 lion into slivers. [email protected] 2. In a bowl, combine the lime, honey and salt. Add everything but the avo- cado, and gently toss to combine. Let sit www.McKeeTherapy.com for 5-10 minutes to allow the flavors to blend, then gently toss in the avocado. www.philipstown.info | Philipstown.info The Paper June 29, 2012 13 On Guard in the Garden Continuous​ maintenance leaves, home gardeners can protect up- per leaves. Septoria leaf spot may also be helps to avert plant mistaken for early blight, which is a dif- diseases ferent disease altogether but also pres- ents itself as spots on plant foliage and is By Mary Ann Ebner caused by the Alternaria solani fungus. Late blight is caused by Phytophthora in- ocal home gardens, from spacious festans, which has the potential to cause backyards to modest balcony con- major destruction and crop loss. Ltainer plantings, generate peak re- “Late blight was responsible for wards when given proper attention. To the Irish potato famine,” Stengle said. keep gardens growing well to produce “These diseases don’t distinguish be- healthy tomatoes, leafy greens, bright tween container gardens or commercial berries or vibrant herbs, continuous farms. Late blight is raising its head in maintenance and observation help boost New Jersey, and we’ve had reports in a garden’s output. Pennsylvania, but so far we don’t have Community Educator Jen Stengle any reports locally, though it is just the with the Cornell University Cooperative right kind of season for it with wet and Extension of Putnam County encourages cool weather.” home gardeners to stay alert in the gar- Cold Spring Farmers’ Market ven- den throughout the gardening season. dor Jay Armour of Four Winds Farms in Gardiner agreed that everyone should be watching for changing conditions. Ar- Jay Armour of Four Winds Farms Photo by K.E. Foley “Late blight has been mour described signs of late blight on identified on potatoes on Long tomato plant foliage presenting as grey spots with a white border around the For more information in assessing Long Island Horticultural Island in Suffolk County,” spots. The veteran organic farmer noted questionable symptoms, call the Cor- Research & Extension Center: that when cloudy and cool weather pre- Armour said. “As long as it nell Cooperative Extension Horticulture www.longislandhort.cornell.edu/ vail, late blight can be a concern. Hotline at 845-278-6738 from 9 a.m. to vegpath/photos/index.htm stays sunny, it won’t travel “Late blight has been identified on noon Monday through Friday. Check out www.longislandhort.cornell.edu/veg- potatoes on Long Island in Suffolk Coun- very far. Hopefully, we won’t Frequently Asked Questions related to path/photos/downymildew_basil.htm ty,” Armour said. “As long as it stays sun- gardening and plant diseases at the fol- see it.” ny, it won’t travel very far. Hopefully, we lowing websites: won’t see it.” “Each plant can get its own little Recognizing problems and irregulari- Cornell Cooperative Extension of nasty disease,” Stengle said, “and what ties in home garden plants can save crops Putnam County: you should be doing as a home gardener and prevent further infection. According counties.cce.cornell.edu/putnam/cce- is staying alert. Infection is possible in to the Cornell Cooperative Extension, calendar.htm many situations, and over-watering can another problem that has surfaced in do damage to a root system, but the local gardens this season is downey mil- ​​Cornell Garden Based Learning: home garden can be easily managed.” dew. Downy mildew has been reported blogs.cornell.edu/horticulture/how- Stengle promotes garden sanitation, locally, and Stengle said that downey to-use-this-site/ good spacing and plant variation as posi- mildew has been moving through basil Garden tomato Photo by M.A. Ebner tive approaches to successful gardening. crops and presents itself with yellowing “Good spacing between tomatoes is and spores on leaf surfaces. Downy mil- very important,” Stengle said. “If you dew has also attacked ornamental coleus don’t use good spacing, all of a sudden and impatiens. Before removing plants you’re growing 12 tomato plants in a that may be infected, home gardeners space for four. Plants need good air cir- can seek help to positively identify prob- culation and pruning up, and if you’re lems, whether caused by poor sanitation, watching them, you’ll notice changes. pests or diseases. Tired of Ridiculous Utility Bills? We are seeing some ​​​Septoria leaf spot “Home gardeners can always call us on tomatoes which can be successfully at the lab and speak to us if they’re not treated with good sanitation, removal of sure about a concern,” Stengle said. “If lower leaves, and treated with safe fun- we can’t answer the question over the gicides.” phone, we’ll put it under a microscope, Septoria leaf spot can present itself though there is a $10 fee for lab test- by first appearing on lower leaves of the ing. There’s also a wonderful website,  
 plant. Round spots may appear on the www.longislandhort.cornell.edu/veg- surface of the leaves, and leaves may path/ for home gardening questions.” also turn yellow. By removing affected

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Monitor plant conditions for insect and disease damage. Photo by M.A. Ebner 14 June 29, 2012 The Paper www.philipstown.info | Philipstown.info Glynwood Announces Kathleen Frith as President Formerly managing director at Harvard Medical School’s Center for Health and the Global Environment lynwood, one of the nation’s the Hudson Valley and across the nation,” leading sustainable agriculture adds Frith. “I look forward to building Gand food organizations, has an- on the impressive successes that Glyn- nounced that Kathleen Frith will be- wood has achieved by promoting stew- come the organization’s new president ardship of the land, building community effective Aug. 1, 2012. Frith’s selection and increasing economic opportunities follows a rigorous six-month, national for farmers and other agricultural busi- search conducted by Glynwood’s board nesses in the region.” of directors. As a leader working for a As Frith assumes the top leadership more sustainable world, Frith will lead role at Glynwood, Glynwood’s founding Glynwood in its mission to save farming president Judith LaBelle will transition by strengthening farm communities and to an emeritus role as “senior fellow” of regional food systems. the organization. In this new position, Prior to joining Glynwood, Frith LaBelle will continue to share her knowl- worked for 12 years at the Harvard Medi- edge and experience with colleagues and cal School’s Center for Health and the the public through her research, writing Global Environment, serving as the or- and speaking engagements. ganization’s managing director for the “Under Judy’s leadership, for the past 17 years Glynwood has grown ​and “I am excited to join an evolved into one of the nation’s premier organization that works at nonprofit organizations in the field of sustainable agriculture and food,” notes the helm of fostering healthy, Allemann. “The programs and initiatives sustainable food systems both she has implemented have firmly estab- lished Glynwood as a leader that orga- in the Hudson Valley and nizations and communities turn to for across the nation.” guidance and information about the de- velopment of regional food systems. We are delighted that she will be making past two years. There she was integral a continuing contribution to the issues in shaping the Center’s programs to edu- Glynwood cares about so deeply.” cate and inform people about the links Located in the Hudson Valley and between human health, food systems, operating its own demonstration farm, the oceans and the environment. Glynwood’s unique niche is to empower Frith holds a Master of Science de- communities to support farming and gree from Boston University in science conserve farmland through its com- journalism. Her passion for marine biol- munity programs, public education ogy led her to create the Center’s Healthy and leadership in environmentally sus- Oceans, Healthy Humans Program, tainable agriculture. Major Glynwood which has inspired national and inter- programs include Keep Farming™, the national attention by connecting ocean Glynwood Institute for Sustainable Food conservation with human health. She and Farming, and the Apple Project: Sav- also began the Center’s Healthy and Sus- ing Orchards with Cider. To learn more Kathleen Frith at Wadson’s Farm, Bermuda Photo by Hannah Frith tainable Food Program, which not only about Glynwood and its initiatives, visit addresses the importance of healthy www.glynwood.org. food choices, but also emphasizes the larger issues of the impacts of modern food systems on the environment and Battle of the Books Review: The Missing, Book One: Found human health. “We are pleased to welcome Kath- leen to Glynwood,” says Chip Allemann, Five out of five stars just couldn’t put down. chairman of the board of Glynwood. “Her When seventh-graders Jonah and deep experience and her public health Chip receive frightening notes (that pos- By Riley Bissinger perspective are sure to enrich our pro- sibly are connected with their adoption) they immediately begin to investigate. grammatic influence. Kathleen’s style of ditor’s note: Butterfield Library’s With help from Jonah’s sister, Katherine, fostering productive relationships across 2012 Battle of the Books team the trio does everything in their power complementary disciplines will be in- members will be reviewing each of valuable as collaboration between orga- E to figure out the story behind the notes. their books. Look at the Philipstown.info But little do they know they soon may be nizations becomes increasingly vital to archives for previous stories. in great danger or, worse yet, hurtling the success of Glynwood’s mission.” Found, by Margaret Peterson Haddix, through time. “I am excited to join an organiza- is a great story about two friends trying Margaret Peterson Haddix did a phe- tion that works at the helm of fostering to solve a suspenseful mystery. The book nomenal job writing this book. The sus- healthy, sustainable food systems both in was amazing: it’s one of the few books I pense throughout the book doesn’t let you put it down. I give it five out of five stars — no doubt in my mind. The plot was well thought out, the characters all very likable and the writing: stunning. Although this book was overall near per- fect, some scenes are a little dragged out, Riley Bissinger Photo courtesy of Butterfield Library and others slightly hard to understand. I personally had a little trouble under- and seemed to be trying to tackle one standing the plot in Chapters 27 and 28. another. I don’t want to give away how Even though these chapters were filled Jonah, Chip and Katherine got away, so I with action, it was difficult to keep in encourage you to read the book. mind who was the bad guy and who was I recommend this book to people the good guy. anywhere between 10 and 16. The reason My favorite part of the book was being (as I said before), some scenes are Chapters 17 through 19, the scene in the difficult to understand. Also, kids under library. Like the plot, I thought this scene 9 or 10 who are adopted may not want was well thought out and very descrip- to read this book, because the author tive. In the scene, Jonah, Chip and Kath- makes it feel as if this scenario could ac- erine were in the library listening to An- tually happen, and the scenario is a little gela DuPre, an old flight attendant at Sky bit creepy. This book also may be good Trails, who had witnessed a plane sud- for some adults. But again, I really rec- denly appearing out of nowhere. Then, ommend it: i t was definitely one of the two men suddenly appeared in the room best Battle of the Books titles so far. www.philipstown.info | Philipstown.info The Paper June 29, 2012 15 Heroes and Icons: George Stevenson Art Exhibit Opens July 3

he paintings of Cold Spring artist friends in battle, and he honors their memory George Stevenson are every bit as au- by including images of them in some of those Tthentic and unique as his personal earlier works. As time passed, his paintings story. That story will unfold as part of an ex- became much more settled in tone. Bucolic hibit of Stevenson’s work at the Silver Spoon rural areas, colorful farm scenes and the Cold restaurant, beginning with an opening recep- Spring waterfront were common themes. In tion from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, July 3. many, Stevenson incorporates small likeness- Stevenson grew up in Cold Spring in the es of Lucky and Snoopy — his boyhood dogs. 1950s and ’60s and was a star athlete. A tal- The show, titled Heroes and Icons, is very ented football player, he still lays claim to the aptly named. In Philipstown, George Steven- Haldane record for most pass receptions. After son is both. The exhibit will continue for a high school he worked for a local utility com- yet-to-be determined period after opening pany before enlisting in the army — where he night. The Silver Spoon is located at 124 Main soon found himself embroiled in fire fights in St. in Cold Spring. the rice paddies of Vietnam. He survived gun- shot wounds, the Mekong Delta and malaria. Awarded the Purple Heart, he returned to Cold Spring. Stevenson may have survived Vietnam, but he suffered a serious stroke about a year after coming home to the safe streets of his vil- lage. It left him without the ability to speak. He lost the use of his right arm and right leg. The timing was as unlikely as it gets — but that’s when Stevenson turned to artistic expression, initially as part of therapy. He took painting lessons in New York City and still does to this day. A natural right- hander, he learned to paint with his left hand. Stevenson’s paintings, done in a primitive, folk-art style, have evolved George Stevenson survived the Vietnam War, over the years. Initially, many dealt gunshot wounds, malaria and a stroke, and then Over time, Stevenson’s paintings evolved to embody very peaceful scenes with the ravages of the Vietnam War, became an artist. Photo courtesy of George Stevenson Photo provided by George Stevenson depicting helicopters, explosions, To see more images from this exhibition go to fire and casualties. He lost many www.philipstown.info.

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ten-year-old pitch- By Michael Turton ers going seven innings, allowing hilipstown Little League held its just three walks annual Celebration Day on June — unheard of, but P23 (Saturday) at North Highland that’s what we Field — and there was good reason to cel- saw!” said Dodger ebrate. For 300 area kids who love base- coach Brian McEl- ball, the day marked the culmination of roy. “There was a a season that saw 18 teams begin play in really big crowd. mid-April. It ended with a day of festivi- The whole town ties that included perfect weather, two was there!” championship games, trophies and good Little League sportsmanship awards, free hamburgers information of- and hot dogs — and a lot of fun. ficer Eddie Tock In the Little League Majors cham- summed up the The Dodgers, major league Photo by Michael Turton The major league softball Mets Photo by Michael Turton pionship the Mets claimed top honors, 2012 season this defeating the Giants 10-2. The Minors way: “This season Tock said two all-star teams will begin championship game was a nail- biter with was a tremendous success — many girls play on July 6 and 8 and that fall baseball To see more photos from this event go to the Yankees squeaking past the Dodgers and boys had fun and learned to play registration will begin soon. Watch for www.philipstown.info. 4-3 in extra innings. “It’s a shame that better. We want to thank all the parents more information as it becomes available anyone had to lose. Eight-, nine- and and sponsors for their support!” at philipstownlittleleague.com

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July 10 Lithgow Osborne Creating a Collection: A Little Money Can Go a Long Way! July 17 Maryann Syrek Organizing Items Within a Space … ”Intuitive and Practical Applications of Feng Shui” July 24 Phyllis Harbinger How You Color Your World Matters July 31 Bill Miller Don’t Forget Your Ceilings Aug. 7 Barbara Galazzo Private Tour by Showhouse Curator & Director. Summer Afternoon Lawn Party Guest Speaker. Aug 14 Maryann Syrek Creating a Dialog between the Art in a Room. At historic Lower Hayfields, home of Emily and George Lansbury, Know What and Where to Place It. 267 Avery Road, Garrison, NY Aug. 21 Nicole Ashey From Concept to Reality: How to Find Your Style Saturday, July 7, 2012, 5:00 to 7:00 PM (come rain or come shine!) & Bring It to Life Aug 28 Chuck Burleigh From Empty Box to Home Spirited drinks, savory hors d’oeuvres. Attire please: Summer Afternoon white Call Early to Reserve: 845.265.3618 Play a little Hanky Panky — an exclusive preview of new designs from All items in the show house are for sale. Profits go to charity. the internationally renowned lingerie and sleepwear designer, Hanky Panky, inspired by our current exhibition, A Summer Afternoon: *Location: Glassbury Court, 3370 Albany Post Rd, (Rt. 9) Fashion and Leisure in the Hudson Highlands, 1850–1950. Take a chance Cold Spring, N.Y. to win the charming camisole from the limited edition collection or one of their other seductive intimate delights. 845.265.9600 Open 12 - 4 daily (closed Weds. & Thurs.) Tickets are $50 each ($60 at the door) Evenings: Open until 7:30 p.m. July 13, July 27, Aug. 10, Aug. 24 Contact the museum to purchase tickets or for more information. Conversations with Artists are planned for Sundays at 1:30 p.m.

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