Bridge Snarl Ends This Month

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Friday, June 1, 2012 69 Main St., Cold Spring, N.Y. | www.philipstown.info Bridge Snarl Ends This Month The project is being managed and Normal 9D traffic flow supervised by Liberty Maintenance but expected in a few weeks most of the workers are members of Structural Steel and Bridge Painters of by Mike Turton Greater New York Local 806. Indian Brook Road in the area under espite a considerable amount the bridge remains closed to all but local of inclement weather in recent residents until the project is completed. Dweeks, major maintenance on In- dian Brook Bridge, located on Route 9D between Cold Spring and Garrison, is A Season to still expected to finish in July as originally planned, according to Jon Morucci, quality control/health & safety officer for Remember Liberty Maintenance, the Youngstown, Ohio-based company undertaking the Baseball Blue Devils work. And there’s even better news for local making history for school drivers. The temporary traffic light and Traffic at Indian Brook Bridge (Photo by Mike Turton) and themselves heavy equipment currently in place on top of the arched bridge will be removed by Mike Turton sometime in June, signaling the return of two-way traffic – assuming the project he very best of the many excel- Dems in Firehouse Forum continues in a timely fashion. lent teams Haldane has produced “We’ve been losing about two days of Tin its history become part of a Other office holders join residency in a district upon winning the work a week recently because of all the sports legacy that fuels conversations at office. rain,” Morucci said. “You can’t paint in local coffee shops and kitchen tables for field of five in June 11 event Although the forum is intended to the rain.” generations - long after the players have highlight the congressional race, other Bridges in New York State undergo moved on to college, careers and commu- by Kevin Foley office holders and candidates are slated major preventive maintenance every 10 to address the audience as well. They to 15 years. An abrasive blast is used he five Democratic congressional include long-serving Assemblywoman to remove all existing coating, rust and primary candidates running to de- Sandy Galef, Terry Gibson, Democratic other impurities. The bare steel is then Tcide the party’s nominee to chal- candidate for State Senate and Steve Ro- sprayed with separate layers of zinc, ep- lenge Republican Rep. Nan Hayworth sario, Democratic candidate for County oxy and urethane, which combine to pro- for the newly drawn 18th district seat in Legislature. tect the bridge from corrosion. In total, November, will visit Philipstown Mon- The congressional race has drawn an estimated 3,000 gallons of the anti- day, June 11 two weeks before the vote some added attention in state and na- corrosives will be applied by the time the on June 26. tional political circles as the redrawn Indian Brook project wraps up. The event, sponsored by Morucci said that work on the the Philipstown Democratic bridge’s two smaller of three arches is al- Committee, will be held at ready complete – both the abrasive blast the North Highland’s fire- and painting. Workers are now focus- house on Fishkill Road, ing their attention on the largest arch, which is just down from the which makes up the middle portion of intersection with Route 9. the bridge. Start time is 7 p.m. As soon as the massive center arch All five candidates, Mat- has undergone the abrasive clean- thew Alexander, Richard ing, Morucci said the heavy equipment Becker, Duane Jackson, and vehicles now taking up one lane Blue Devils celebrate victory Sean Patrick Maloney and of Route 9D can be moved beneath the Photo by Maggie Benamour Tom Wilson are expected to bridge, once again enabling traffic to use attend. both lanes. While he hesitated to predict nity life. The 2012 varsity baseball Blue Philipstown is more or an exact date, Morucci said the return to Devils may well be one of those very spe- less at the geographic center Congressional District 18 normal traffic should take place by about cial teams of the broad new district, mid-June. On Wednesday (May 30) they defeat- which includes all of Put- Painting of the center section will ed arch rival Tuckahoe 7-4 at Dutchess nam and Orange Counties and swaths lines appear to have added more Demo- be carried out from below with no fur- Stadium to win their sectional champi- of Dutchess and Westchester. Not all of cratic leaning areas than former Rep. ther disruptions to traffic anticipated. onship. On Monday (June 4) they move the candidates live within the district John Hall had when he lost to Hayworth Once painting is finished and the site is on to the regional semifinals. The possi- boundaries, which were only drawn by in 2010. Although Democrats are enthu- cleaned up, crews and equipment should bility of a state championship is no lon- court order this year after the state leg- siastic about the possibilities of unseat- be gone from the site for good sometime ger a pipe dream. islature failed to create judicially accept- ing the freshman incumbent, the general in July. The Blue Devils began their season able new districts from the 2010 census consensus at this point is that the race Crews do not work on Sundays. Work with a sizzling 13- game winning streak. in a timely manner. will be highly competitive. is sometimes carried out on Saturdays in They finished with a record of 15 wins Federal law requires only that candi- An informal poll of local Democratic order to help keep the project on sched- against just three losses, going undefeat- dates for Congress live within the state activists revealed no clear favorite. Malo- ule but Morucci said that entails paying ed in league play with nine wins. they seek to represent. It would be un- ney (who has said he recently purchased overtime which adds significantly to la- usual and politically unwise, however, a home in Philipstown) is perceived by bor costs. for a winning candidate not to establish some as the (Continued on page 5) (Continued on page 13)

Delicious and Nutritious—The BEST Frozen yogurt, coffee and food in Cold Spring! 116 Main St. www.frozenberry.net 845-809-5323 2 June 1, 2012 The Paper www.philipstown.info | Philipstown.info Philipstown’s Wild Side: A Tale of Two Snakes by Michael Turton and equally untrue myths: a snake can hypnotize you; they’re slimy; all snakes f there is one creature that could have fangs; they have stingers in their benefit from hiring a good public tails; snakes are immortal. Irelations firm it has to be the snake. Even some of our expressions have Pretty much any species of snake. Most not done snakes any favors. Being called are harmless and in fact do a lot of good, a “snake in the grass” is generally not including keeping insect and rodent pop- taken as a compliment. And while a ulations in check, yet they have suffered horse may gallop, and a fish may swim, from an image problem for as long as and a monkey may climb — a snake slith- ers. Philipstown is home to two poisonous snakes - the timber rattler and the northern copperhead. Just as solid information has dispelled the crazy myths surrounding snakes over time, knowledge can also ease a great deal of the fear that surrounds snakes — even the poisonous ones.

The Timber Rattlesnake Philipstown resident Ed McGowan, director of trailside museums and zoo The timber rattlesnake blends with its surroundings Photo by Don Abel at Bear Mountain State Park, has known timber rattlers in a way that few people terns: black or dark brown bands that about what the animal is experiencing. have — and he likes them. “I spent six run across a lighter background such as They’re very small. They look to not be years following timber rattlers using yellow, brown or gray; or a dark back- noticed — or to escape.” telemetry. They’re amazing creatures, ground with dark bands — sometimes Timber rattlesnakes like deciduous much more complex than people real- making it appear to be all black. forests in rugged terrain. In the summer, ize,” he said. “They are long lived and Its skin is rough and scaly in appear- pregnant females can be found in open, know the landscape. They’ll travel miles ance. A timber rattler’s head is broad warm, rocky ledges while males and oth- Two copperheads cuddle in their water and then return to the exact same spot - and triangular in shape head with small er females seek the cooler, thicker woods. dish Photo by Don Abel they have excellent spatial memory.” Mc- scales on the crown and a few large McGowan describes the Hudson Gowan studied the reproductive ecology scales on the side. And of course it has Highlands as a “stronghold” for the tim- of timber rattlesnakes at SUNY Bing- a rattle. A new segment of the rattle is ber rattlesnake at the northern edge of man — and woman — have been around. hamton. added each time it sheds it skin. its range. “Chances of just stepping on Think Garden of Eden. It was a snake The timber rattlesnake, considered So what’s not to like? Why are people one are miniscule. But if you sit down on that got Adam and Eve in trouble. Myths endangered in New York State, measures so uptight about snakes, and the timber open, sunny rocks for lunch …” have not endeared them to humans ei- up to four and a half feet in length mak- rattler in particular? All kidding aside, a timber rattler bite ther. At one time people believed that a ing it the largest poisonous snake in the “There’s just a basic lack of knowl- can be fatal if left untreated. However, snake could put its tail in its mouth and state. It is a large, stocky snake whose edge. People will see even a harmless according to the New York State Depart- roll down a hill — or turn itself into a coloring makes it difficult to spot in milk or garter snake and have this revul- ment of Environmental Conservation, “hoop” and chase you! Other popular the wild. It has two common color pat- sion,” McGowan said. “They don’t think “There have been no records of human (Continued on next page)

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The lease also “allows us, in Past and present merged into future in place.” the county, it might be able to access the an emergency situation, to do what we possibilities Tuesday night (May 29) Water and Sewer Superintendent higher level of service. need to do,” the mayor said, mentioning when the Cold Spring Village Board got Gregory Phillips confirmed that 80 per- So far, Labate has given the village as an example shutting down the park- an overview of a high-tech system that cent of the pipes date from 1904. $3,300 worth of service without being ing during a clean-up of hazardous sub- combines new data with 1904 maps to Likewise, the electronic system can paid, according to Village Clerk Mary terranean coal tar at the Boat Club. pinpoint water problems, consolidate store information, including locations, of Saari. Going forward, he proposes a fee When that clean-up might get un- records, and potentially save money and traffic signs and other street equipment schedule for his help, with charges rang- derway is uncertain. Initially, the New hours in dealing with village infrastruc- and serve a variety of purposes. Labate ing from $20 or $25 an hour for various York State Department of Environmen- ture demands. added that if the village embeds the sys- tasks to $300 for a survey of fire hydrants, tal Conservation tentatively scheduled The board, again missing two mem- tem on its official website, the public can providing identification numbers, condi- preliminary work for late summer 2011. bers (this time, Trustees Ralph Falloon access it, too, and peg problems that may tion of each, flow and pressure data, test Then budget constraints and other con- and Matt Francisco) watched an on- not yet have come to the attention of vil- results, and similar details. “What I’m tingencies apparently got in the way, screen presentation by James Labate, lage crews. proposing is to take the database and Campbell said, and “now they’re looking an expert in digital mapping and spatial Moreover, the system can extend to finish it in different segments or tasks,” to the fall again.” Which fall and year re- analysis, who volunteered his skills to other areas as well, as Labate demon- he told the mayor and trustees. They mained unclear and he promised to con- Putnam County after Hurricane Irene strated. Taking an Environmental Pro- took no immediate action on his offer. tact DEC to check the project’s status. last fall. He then got hooked up with tection Agency diagram of the “plume” Cold Spring and began exploring the in- of pollution still underlying part of the Assistant Building Inspector In other business, the board: nards of the village’s aging water and old Marathon battery plant grounds, Appointment • Contingent upon the approval of the sewer systems, creating a multi-faceted he superimposed it atop an aerial pho- After the GIS presentation, Campbell, building inspector, granted a request database “on anything to do with the wa- tograph of the Marathon site, showing Gallagher and Trustee Chuck Hustis all from Anne Lin to place a table and ter system” by applying a GIS (geograph- how the plume laps out toward homes voted to appoint Building Inspector Bill two hanging racks from 10 a.m. to 9 ic information system) package from a on Constitution Drive. (He cautioned Bujarski to the posts of assistant building p.m. at 112 Main St., outside the Ming California firm. the news media against taking pictures inspector and fire inspector as well. The Moon Kitchen carry-out and store. Free to local governments –- up to a of the new image, due to the proprietary positions, previously undertaken by one • Waived the $250 charge for use of the point -– the system allows water and oth- nature of the aerial photo involved.) person as a combined job, had been left bandstand at the Hudson River for a er municipal departments to juxtapose Even more can be accomplished, Labate vacant after the resignation of Bujarski’s family wedding involving residents. “If current data and aerial photographs told the board, if the village obtains the second-in-command and he had been you’re a local family and getting mar- over old maps to help find old pipes and more sophisticated elements of the pack- assuming those assignments as well as ried in the village, I’d say you shouldn’t hidden components and breakdowns; age beyond those provided free as a pub- his own. To ensure that necessary duties have to pay the fee,” the mayor said. compile records of repairs and lists of lic service. However, the add-ons can get carried out when Bujarski is on va- His two colleagues concurred. pipe valves, hydrants, manholes, pump get expensive, he said. Nonetheless, he cation henceforth, the mayor proposed stations, catch basins, and other accou- emphasized, even the free elements can a form of consolidation of services with No Executive Session trements; analyze ongoing needs; add provide significant assistance. the Town of Philipstown by bringing in An attempt by the mayor to call a more material as projects ensue; and The board members and Phillips the Philipstown inspector. “We can work closed or executive session to discuss otherwise keep an electronic handle on agreed. that out with the town,” he said. a personnel matter failed when Hustis the myriad details inherent in maintain- “I know it’s going to be very beneficial voiced opposition. Such votes need a ing village infrastructure. “Everything is for Greg” and the water and sewer staff, Hudson House Lease majority of the entire, five-man board, in one place,” Labate said. “You combine” Campbell said. The board also unanimously approved not a simple majority of those present. the various parts “and have an overview “And sidewalks,” Mayor Seth Galla- a new three-year lease of a parking lot of the entire system through this.” Pull- gher chimed in, noting the potential for behind the Cold Spring Boat Club for use

Philipstown’s Wild Side: A Tale of Two Snakes (from page 2) deaths attributable to rattlesnakes in the ored while their body is reddish-brown, They are a live-bearing snake and pro- Collectors, inebriated young men wild during the last several decades.” coppery, with chestnut brown bands that duce two to 10 young. and changing attitiudes are closer together in the midsection. Adults eat mainly mice but also feed The Northern Copperhead “Less is known about the northern on small birds, lizards, small snakes, am- “You’re very unlikely to see either a “Copperheads are really at the north- copperhead — it isn’t studied as much,” phibians, and insects — especially cica- timber rattler or copperhead under or- ern limit of their range here in the Hud- McGowan said. “I think it might simply das. dinary circumstances,” McGowan said. son Highlands,” McGowan said. “They’re be because rattlers are larger and consid- Numerous sites indicate that copper- “The most likely group to run into prob- more nocturnal than timber rattlers and ered more exotic.” head bites rarely cause death but medical lems are young, inebriated males.” can be quite active on a warm summer Copperheads are described as “social attention should definitely be sought. Their There are people who collect timber night. They like forested rocky slopes.” snakes.” They often hibernate in a com- bite can cause pain, inflammation, skin in- rattlers and copperheads — illegally. Adult copperheads are also thick bod- munal den, returning to it every year. fections, increased pulse rate or throbbing “There is (still) a black market for snakes ied but are not as large as a timber rat- They can be found close to each other of heart, swelling of the bitten body part — as there is for anything illegal,” Mc- tler, averaging about 30 inches in length. near dens and drinking sources or while and severe nausea and vomiting. Gowan said. Why do people want a poi- Their head is unmarked and copper-col- sunning, courting, mating, or eating. sonous snake? “Bragging rights.”

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Reporters Mary Ann Ebner Christine Simek Pete Smith Don MacDonald’s Passion for History Photographer June 10 Bicentennial by anyone who has walked the river’s what it must have been like to have these Maggie Benmour edge at Dockside after a thunderstorm hundreds of buildings where I am stand- Celebration another or waited in fragile silence on the Metro ing. Imagine that!” he exclaims. “The Advertising Director Michele Rubin opportunity to appreciate North platform for a pre-dawn train. It noise must have been deafening! I try to is this essence that makes Philipstown visualize, as close as I can, what this was For information on advertising: Village’s unique qualities a destination many folks choose to visit like, what the people were like all that 845-809-5584 again and again, some of whom eventu- time ago. It’s that feeling that gets into Email: [email protected] Christine Simek ally decide to stay for good. the mind and really turns me on.” Mac- Advertising closing: every Tuesday at noon hilipstown historian Donald Mac- Requirements: PDF or jpeg (mini- Donald is one of a handful of lo- mum 300 dpi) cal residents who spent much of Submit online: www.philipstown. P the winter organizing Putnam County’s info/ads Bicentennial Celebration that is set to Review our rate sheet: take place in the village on Saturday www.philipstown.info/ads June 10th. MacDonald, along with Lynn Duffy, Marie Early, Kendall Helbock, Jonathan Kruk and Jan Ravase, have planned a day long commemoration that will include an authentic stage coach on display, live choral and band performances, storytelling, a film screening at Butterfield Library, walking tours, and a re-enactment relating to the War of 1812. MacDonald’s passion for the history of Cold Spring is as captivating as it is contagious and he speaks of his forty- eight year residency in Cold Spring with the knowledge of a scholar and the rev- Donald MacDonad Photo by Michael Turton erence of a poet. When I sat down and talked with him at the Philipstown.info office on what had been yet the hottest The upcoming Bicentennial marks an Donald says this kind of experience--this morning of the year, the language he important moment in our region’s un- attempt to taste antiquity--may eventu- used to described his regard for living folding into the distinctive place that it ally connect us to what we are and from here for nearly half a century was almost is. For various reasons, including treach- where we came. lyrical. erous, unmaintained roads and a prohib- MacDonald, too, is comfortable with “There’s something here that isn’t itive travel distance to the county seat in the inevitable reshaping that comes with anyplace else,” he said wistfully, describ- Poughkeepsie, Putnam County officially remaining in the same place for several ing what he calls the distinctive ‘feel- broke off from Dutchess County on June decades and bearing witness to the in- ing of this place’ he gets just by walk- 12, 1812 and created an independent ex- evitable transformations that come with ing down Main Street to run errands. istence as New York’s 48th county. Fol- the passage of time. Over the years he It’s that feeling, he says, that sets Cold lowing its independence, changes to the has observed changes in our community Spring apart from other Hudson River region came strong and swift. By 1815, too numerable to list and, as a result, Valley towns. He continues, “It’s the sim- the Philipstown Turnpike Company was MacDonald has learned to hold a certain plicity...the silence…and the history.” organized and, several years later, the equanimity when it comes to hot-button To be sure, Philipstown is steeped in West Point Foundry was established on a matters that send other residents to the a rich and varied history. From the West bank of the Hudson River in Cold Spring. mat. MacDonald doesn’t hold an unyield- Free online Point Foundry to Garrison’s Landing and MacDonald considers this rich histo- ing stance on issues like Dunkin’ Donuts the Hudson Highlands, the people and ry a kind of artifact that can and should or riverside lighting or even the mayor’s local classiﬁ eds places of Putnam County played signifi- be kept alive. He believes that evidenced salary hike, but he does “believe we need cant roles in both the American Revolu- archives and historic sites must be pal- to preserve what we’ve got here.” devoted tion and the Civil War, as well as long pably experienced, not just observed, in Valuing our history and maintaining providing a place for rest and recreation order for their narrative to be fully in- the sanctity of the past while moving, to jobs, housing, (as well a supply of clean water) to the gested and understood. He encourages ever forward, towards the yet-uncharted residents of New York City. people, when they are drawn to learn future is the ambition of any historical tag sales, But it’s not solely historical signifi- about some element of history, to try to observation. For MacDonald, however, cance that creates a community as spe- unearth the feelings that visiting historic the hope is simpler. He says he’d like peo- services, cial as ours. MacDonald points to the un- places incite. Standing at the site of the ple to walk away from the Bicentennial and more. paralleled physical beauty that Putnam West Point Foundry, for example, can en- celebration with a sense of pride about County, specifically Cold Spring and Gar- liven one’s sense of self and, in turn, bind living in Putnam County. “I feel privi- rison, possess. Unobstructed views of the one more tightly to the sense of place leged to have lived here. I have a love for West Point campus, the imposing silhou- that is Philipstown. this place and I don’t like to keep it to Philipstown.info ette of Storm King at dusk and our rela- “When I visit the Foundry,” MacDon- myself. I like to share it.” www.philipstown.info/philslist tively undeveloped waterfront contribute ald explains, “I stand there, in the middle to ‘moments of being’ that seem other- of that land that’s now full of trees, and I worldly--a sensation certainly shared close my eyes and immediately I picture www.philipstown.info | Philipstown.info The Paper June 1, 2012 5

Dems in Firehouse Forum (from page 1) long time in the former 19th district before the redistricting. Becker, like Ma- loney and the others, emphasizes his differences with Hayworth over healthcare, women’s rights and other issues rather than his differences with his fellow Democrats. He has occasionally sniped at Maloney for raising a lot of his money outside the district and for not being originally from the Hudson Valley. Alexander’s campaign has made phone calls into Philipstown. He has stressed his ability to get things, such as infrastructure projects, done in a cooperative fashion. He also underscores Matthew Alexander Richard Becker Duane Jackson the importance of aiding people in need ment experience and important cam- of employment and other forms of assis- paign alliances. He has already dropped tance. three mass mailings within the district, Duane Jackson of Buchanan has tried including Philipstown. (If his opponents to leverage his celebrity as a vendor who have done mailings they have not ap- alerted police to what turned out to a peared locally.) bomb in the Times Square area in 2008. Maloney’s brochures highlight his He has joined his fellow campaigners in service in the Clinton White House and sharply criticizing Hayworth’s Tea Party also mention he was a key aide to Gover- affiliation while burnishing his relation- nors Spitzer and Paterson. A Manhattan ships with law enforcement and the mili- attorney, who once ran statewide for at- tary. torney general, he has garnered several Tom Wilson, mayor of Tuxedo Park endorsements from unions whose orga- in Orange County, suffered a political nizing capability can be critical in low setback when his home county demo- voter turnout elections. The Putnam cratic committee endorsed Becker from Sean Patrick Maloney Tom Wilson County Democrats have also endorsed Westchester. The last press release on him. his website is dated April and an email strongest candidate. Alexander, the In terms of relative political strength, The Orange County Democrats have inquiry as to his campaign status went mayor of Wappinger’s Falls, also has a Maloney has displayed strong money- gotten behind Richard Becker, a council- unanswered. following in Philipstown. raising capability, the broadest govern- man in Cortlandt, who campaigned for a Summer Months Bring Acute Needs to Food Pantry ‘Slips into the back of It’s incredible,” she said. The application The trips to the food bank are done for the new status is being processed and by volunteers who don’t seem to mind people’s minds’ outside of Bach expects approval very soon. the wear and (Continued on page 6) holiday season

By Pete Smith

The unofficial start of summer was marked over the Memorial Day weekend by signs of gastronomic abundance. There were burgers, dogs, and salads, !"#$%&''(% often in multiple helpings. There was young corn on the cob, watermelon, and, if the reports were accurate, the season’s first s’mores even made an appearance. ')%*'+,%-.$/0$-1% This slice of Americana was in startling contrast to something else taking place on Saturday morning: no less than 10 people queuing up at the doors of the First Presbyterian Church for groceries Tess Dul at work in her Philipstown Food !"#$%&'(")*'+&#%,(')-&.'/""0-1'!"#$%&'(")*'+&#%,(')-&.'/""0-1''''' offered by the Philipstown Food Bank Pantry Garden Photo by Pete Smith — 10 minutes before the official 9 a.m. $).2"'/""0-1'3!-1'4'!5!-'%"'%6&$).2"'/""0-1'3!-1'4'!5!-'%"'%6&'''' opening. ! The conversation in the line outside The Philipstown Food Bank opera- those doors touched on the lack of avail- tion is extensive, made possible with 2$-(')3456-.%768,",*% able jobs in the area. “He hired a guy the help of over 25 volunteers. There are from Guatemala who got a work visa, food donations from various sources, in- so he’s legal. But that’s where that job cluding all of the houses of worship in went.” Conversation paused briefly as Philipstown. Our Lady of Loretto, for ex- someone, a friend and fellow beneficiary ample, collects non-perishable food at its of the other food pantry clients, maneu- Fair Street location and delivers the ac- vered to move up in line in order to get in cumulated quantity on a monthly basis. 7('."#$%2#+'(")'-)88"*%'(")*',2/*$*(1' and out quickly, since this client’s work “When they come, it’s not just a can or shift begins at 9 a.m. two. We get like, 20 shopping bags full of 2#-82*&'$#.'&.)9$%&'-":&"#&'&,-&'2#-82*&'$#.'&.)9$%&'-":&"#&'&,-&''''' When the doors opened, food pan- stuff,” said Bach. try clients were greeted by a volun- Another means of acquisition is the $#.':$0&'*"":';"*':"*&'/""0-<$#.':$0&'*"":';"*':"*&'/""0-<'''' teer standing at a church lectern who purchase of food through the New York checked them in from a list of about 50 State Food Bank. Although not free to =,&$-&'#"%&'=,&$-&'#"%&'>>>>''''''''?&'9$##"%'$99&8%' names, a number which, according to the Food Pantry, the Food Bank products food pantry coordinator Andrea Bach, are priced at the low end of the food pric- :$+$@2#&-1'%&A%/""0-1' (9,"8&.2$-'"*' is “…way up.” She added, “When I first ing spectrum. “It’s comparable to Sam’s got involved, about 13 years ago, we had Club,” said Bach. But she’s especially ea- .$:$+&.B:2,.&C>('2%&:-'' 10 to 15 families signed up, and we had ger about the food pantry’s recently filed maybe 10 people actually show up every application to qualify for a more desir- week. Now we have 50 signed up and we able status at the New York State Food ;"*'2#;"'3$,,'DEF;"*'2#;"'3$,,'DEF>>>>EGEEGEEGE>>>>HIGI'HIGI'HIGI''''' see between 20 and 30 every week.” Bach Bank, in which the food is actually free. stressed that the current client list repre- “But there’s a handling fee of 16 cents sents not only the clients themselves but per pound,” she said. Still, the savings households that include multiple food will be considerable. “A can of vegetables pantry beneficiaries. which is usually 99 cents will now be 16. 6 June 1, 2012 The Paper www.philipstown.info | Philipstown.info

Day Trip The Hawk’s-Eye View From Walkway Over the Hudson Guinness Book of Records unused since a fire in 1974, the Walkway opened to the public in 2009 thanks to challenge on June 9 an initiative by Scenic Hudson. by Mary Anne Myers The “pedestrian park,” also the longest footbridge in the world, offers a straight, smooth concrete path that is 1.28 miles long and 212 feet above the Hudson River. Open from 7 a.m. until dusk every day, the Walkway affords amazing views north and south for walk- ers, joggers, bikers, skaters, strollers, and wheelchairs. Ample width and sturdy fencing combine with solid concrete pan- els underfoot to make the experience de- lightful even for an acrophobe. Pets are welcome, as long as they are on a leash no longer than six feet, but no skate- boards or motorized vehicles other than scooters for the disabled are allowed. On Saturday, June 9, the Walkway hopes to break a rather unusual record. Anyone over the age of seven is invited to join in a fundraising event — the “World’s Longest Line of People Perform- ing the Hokey Pokey!” There are 3,000 spots available and registration is made through their website (see details at the Almost like walking on air Photo by M.A. Myers end of this article.) Participants can choose to come to either the East or West entrance of the nal to start dancing. (They strongly sug- maintained port-o-sans. On summer Walkway (you must check-in on event gest eating and using rest rooms prior Fridays from 3 to 7 p.m., a Farmers’ Photo by M.A. Myers day at the side you check when you reg- to venturing on the bridge.) Guinness Market brings additional sellers, live ister!). Check-in is from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 World Records will send a judge to the entertainment, and the added benefit anhattan may tout its High a.m. All participants are encouraged to event to confirm that we have enough of suspended parking fees. Line, but the Hudson Valley wear comfortable, weather appropriate people doing the Hokey Pokey for five Walkway Over the Hudson is part of Mboasts its own unique version clothing and footwear. Please do not full minutes to set a new world record. a 3.6-mile Scenic Hudson Walkway Loop of a breathtaking middle state between bring pets to this event. For non-special event visits, admis- trail, which also includes a trip across water and sky: the Walkway over the Once you’ve entered the Park, Walk- sion from either side (67 Parker Avenue, the shorter Franklin D. Roosevelt Mid- Hudson State Historic Park. Recon- way’s volunteers will direct you to your Poughkeepsie or 87 Havilland Road, Hudson bridge further south and con- structed from a Highland-to-Pough- place in line. It is important that every- Highland) is free and fully accessible, nections to trails in the Franny Reese keepsie railway bridge built in 1889 and one stay in line until they receive the sig- though parking fees may apply. The State Park on the Hudson’s west side. Poughkeepsie entrance is a four-block When you go, don’t forget your hat and walk from the Metro-North station. Ven- sunscreen; on the Walkway the only roof dors selling cold drinks and snacks are above you is the sky. For more informa- set up at both entrances, where you will tion, go to www.walkway.org. also find a considerate number of well- Summer Months Bring Acute

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picking up day-old bread from two gro- cery store donors and delivering it, not just to the food pantry, but to the Wal- ter Hoving Home and St. Christopher’s Inn as well, depending on the day of the week. “I find it absurd that in America, food products which are perfectly edible are hauled off to landfills and dumped when they could be shared with some organization that’s being helpful,” said Paul Lansdale, who has been a bread run volunteer for over 10 years. “When I arrive at St. Christopher’s Inn, I tell them tear on their vehicles. “I get the heavy that this is the delivery of the loaves and stuff, the canned goods,” said Charlie fishes…without the fish.” Merando, a longtime volunteer. “I’ve While the need for food pantry assis- gotten up to 1,500 pounds at a time,” he tance is up, the most critical form of sup- added, voicing confidence in the payload port, monetary donations, happens to be capacity of his pickup truck. down. “Donations are usually great over Volunteerism is welcome regardless the holidays, but it slips into the back of what form it takes. When Tess Dul, a of people’s minds during the summer young First Presbyterian member, need- months,” said Bach, voicing a concern ed to develop a Gold Award Project for that was evident in conversations with the Girl Scouts three years ago, she acted other volunteers. Food and monetary do- on the suggestion of a parish member nations can be made directly to the First who lives and works at Glynwood Farms Presbyterian Church at 10 Academy St., and chose to create an ‘Inspiration Gar- Cold Spring. den’ on the church’s front lawn. “We have There’s also an ongoing need for zucchini, peppers, tomatoes and basil. volunteers. Food pantry hours of opera- But we’re a little late on the planting tion are 9 to 10 a.m. every Saturday. To right now,” said Dul, while assessing the inquire about assistance for yourself, garden bed. All the garden yields are dis- to donate, or to volunteer, contact the tributed through the food pantry. Presbyterian Church at 845-265-3220 or A complementary program to the email philipstownfoodpantry@verizon. food pantry is the daily bread run, car- net. Look for the food pantry table at St. ried out by volunteers, comprised of Mary’s annual tag sale on June 9. www.philipstown.info | Philipstown.info The Paper June 1, 2012 7 The Calendar

(Left to right) Maia Guest, Donald Kimmel, and Jenn Lee as a lady, a fop, and a maid in The Way of the World Photo by Ross Corsair The Way of the Land Trust’s Family Fest World Extended Wolf Conservation Center’s food, a day of fun — hopefully in the prizes donated by the Army Athletic The Way Of The World sun — and a night of laughter.” Association, Bailey Cosmetic & Family arctic grey wolf will visit HHLT is putting a new twist on the Dentistry, Hudson Valley Outfitters, extends its run for 2 weeks festival’s annual wildlife presentation Jean Marzollo, New Directions ach year the Hudson Highlands Land and is hosting Atka, the Wolf Dog Training and Supplies, Vikasa he World’s End Theatre production Trust (HHLT) invites residents and Conservation Center’s Arctic grey wolf. Yoga & Pilates Studio, and more. of Congreve’s Way Of The World has Evisitors to join them for a rollicking, The center’s program includes an awe- After the day guests leave, the fun Tannounced a two-week extension of old-fashioned community barbeque cel- inspiring, up-close encounter with this continues for families “Sleeping Over its run at the Depot Theatre. Additional ebrating the beauty of the Highlands. important but misunderstood predator. Under the Stars.” The community performances of the Restoration romp This year’s Family Festival returns to the Family Festival guests will learn campout on the premises includes an have been added on Fridays and Satur- Claudio Marzollo Community Center of about the history of wolves in the evening sing-along, morning breakfast days June 1,2, 8 and 9 at 8 p.m., Sunday Philipstown, on June 9. United States, the importance of (featuring fresh eggs from Horsemen June 3 at 4 p.m., followed by a talkback. Festivities start at 4 p.m. with live wolves in a healthy ecosystem and Trail Farm) and a few fun surprises. On June 10, a special gala picnic music — performed by Philipstown’s efforts to save these magnificent “Last summer we bought a huge on Garrison’s Landing with the own Tiki Daddy & Friends — and creatures for future generations. family-size tent specifically to use at cast and director John Christian outdoor activities. Barbeque “We look forward to the Family this year’s Land Trust Festival,” explains Plummer will begin at 4:30 p.m. dinner will be served at 5 p.m. Festival and Sleep Over Under the Garrison resident Charlotte Snow followed by a 6:30 p.m. performance Cold Spring resident Dani Stars every year. The kids have a blast Rowe. “We have gone every year and with champagne at the conclusion. Locastro says, “The Family Festival hanging with their friends and playing loved watching the kids run around Tickets may be ordered abrownpap- and Campout Under the Stars is old- soccer and frisbee, and this year they and enjoy the good food. Now there ertickets.com/event/237573 or by phon- fashioned family fun. It is so nice can’t wait to meet Atka!” says Craig will be room for all of us to stay over.” ing 845-424-3900. to see parents and children of all Roffman, a Cold Spring resident. Once again, the Land Trust will ages coming together to enjoy good The Festival raffle includes great donate all event proceeds to the (Continued on page 10) Hudson Valley 2012 SEASON Shakespeare Love’s Labour’s Lost Festival Romeo and Juliet The 39 Steps June 12 –September 2 Adapted by Patrick Barlow From the novel by John Buchan From the movie of Alfred Hitchcock TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW: Online at hvshakespeare.org and Box Office 845/265-9575 8 June 1, 2012 The Paper www.philipstown.info | Philipstown.info

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Scan the QR code above with your mobile device for more calendar details. Chapel of Our Lady Restoration Annual Lawn Party Calling All Poets Open Mic Night 5 – 7 p.m. The Cunningham Home Friday, june 1 8 p.m. Howland Cultural Center 10 Coleman Rd., Garrison 477 Main St., Beacon (845) 265-5537 | chapelrestoration.com Kids & Community (845) 831-4988 | howlandculturalcenter.org Tickets: $65/person. Please RSVP. Admission: $4 Mystery Reader Bedtime Stories Music Health, Fitness & Outdoors 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Butterfield Library 10 Morris Ave., Cold Spring Conjunto Sazon With Tony Velez Canoe Trips (845) 265-3040 | butterfieldlibrary.org 7:30 p.m. BeanRunner Cafe 10 a.m. – Noon Constitution Marsh If you see something, SAY something! Ages 3 and up. Registration is requested. 201 S. Division St., Peekskill 127 Warren Landing Road, Garrison (914) 737-1701 | beanrunnercafe.com (845) 265-2601 Ext. 15 | constitutionmarsh.org s I was saying before I was Admission: $10 Reservations required. interrupted by a fit of laziness, Theater & Film I like to keep an eye on police A Auditions for Depot Theatre’s Beggar’s The Blue Dogs With Rhonda Denet activities on Main Street from my perch Art & Design Opera 9:30 p.m. 12 Grapes on or near he bench outside the Country 6 – 9 p.m. 12 N. Division St., Peekskill 15th Annual Peekskill Open Studios Goose. As I recall, I commented in pass- 69 Main St., Cold Spring (914) 737-6624 | 12grapes.com Noon – 5 p.m. Peekskill galleries, museums ing on the sight of police cars parked (845) 424-3900 | philipstowndepottheatre.org Entertainment fee: $5 for all & studios next to the fire hydrant outside the pizza Email [email protected] for specific audition For map & tours, go to gazebo at corner of North parlor or doing U-turns next to No U- turn signs. In a playful mood I suggested time. Christine Division & Park Streets. they were demonstrating to the gawking 8 – 10 p.m. Peekskill Coffee House (914) 438-6084 | facebook.com/ public what they shouldn’t do. Haldane Middle School Play Curse of the 101 S. Division St., Peekskill PeekskillArtsAlliance During my absence from the Cobra Kiss (914) 739-1287 | peekskillcoffee.com printed word, I have heard reports 7 p.m. Haldane School “The Paintings of Aleksandr Trachishin” about a part-time officer who, accord- 15 Craigside Drive, Cold Spring Live Music Opening Reception ing to complaints, commands a reign (845) 265-9254 | haldaneschool.org 8:30 p.m. Silver Spoon 3 – 5 p.m. Howland Cultural Center of terror. In one case, the officer Tickets: $10/adult; $5/students and seniors 124 Main St., Cold Spring 477 Main St., Beacon stopped a woman and, having looked (845) 265-2525 | silverspooncoldspring.com (845) 831-4988 | howlandculturalcenter.org at her driving license, wanted to know New American Century: A Reading of a why she wasn’t wearing her required New Play by Peter Ullian Meetings & Lectures Theater & Film spectacles. “I now wear contact lens- 7 p.m. The Beacon Theatre es,” the driver said. Not satisfied with 445 Main St., Beacon 2012 Rimay Monlam: Tibetan Buddhist Dance Beacon Ballet Arts Studio Vivaldi’s this answer, the officer insisted that (845) 774-5973 | thebeacontheatre.org Peace Prayer Gathering Suites of the Seasons the suspect remove the lenses from Fri 7:15 p.m. – Mon 3 p.m. Garrison Institute 1 p.m. & 5:30 p.m. Bardavon Opera House her eyes so that the officer could be The Way of the World play 14 Mary’s Way Route 9D, Garrison 35 Market St., Poughkeepsie sure she was responding truthfully to 8 – 10:30 p.m. Philipstown Depot Theatre (845) 424-4800 | garrisoninstitute.org (845) 831-1870 | dancebeacon.com her interrogation. Only then was the 10 Garrison Landing, Garrison Registration: $195 - $360 Tickets: $15/adult; $12/child 12 and under driver allowed to resume her journey. (845) 424-3900 | philipstowndepottheatre.org Tickets: $25/adult; $20/senior. Order at Saturday, June 2 Hudson Valley Dance Studio Spring Recital ow I’m among those who ap- brownpapertickets.com. 2 – 3 p.m. Garrison School plaud such devotion to the 1100 Route 9D, Garrison enforcement of our laws. And Kids & Community N Half Moon Theatre 10 Minute Play Festival (845) 265-5333 | hudsonvalleydancestudio.com I leap to the defense of this particular 8 p.m. Oakwood Friends School Cold Spring Farmers’ Market officer for a simple reason. On a cou- 22 Spackenkill Road, Poughkeepsie 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Boscobel Auditions for Depot Theatre’s Beggar’s ple of occasions when my chauffeur (845) 235-9885 | halfmoontheatre.org 1601 Route 9D, Garrison | csfarmmarket.org Opera and I were about to cross Main Street Admission: $15 4 – 6 p.m. Philipstown Depot Theatre to our parked car (legally parked, I 10 Garrison’s Landing, Garrison hasten to add), this same officer has Food Pantry kindly stopped traffic both ways so Art & Design 9 a.m. First Presbyterian Church of Email [email protected] for specific audition that we could make our way to our Philipstown time. goal free of fear that we would be run Garrison Art Center Scholarship Fund 10 Academy St., Cold Spring down by teenage drivers who too often Benefit & Summer Sculpture Show (845) 265-3220 | presbychurchcoldspring.org A Bag of Hammers film believe their shiny new licenses give Reception 5 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. Paramount Center for the them the right of all ways. 6 – 8 p.m. Boscobel Rose Garden RiverFest Arts Now, mes enfants, I am a modest, 1601 Route 9D, Garrison 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Donahue Park 1008 Brown St., Peekskill even humble, animal although I do (845) 424-3960 | garrisonartcenter.org 99 Shore Road, Cornwall-on-Hudson (914) 739-2333 | paramountcenter.org admit to a huge pride at being a black $50/person ($40/member). Please RSVP. [email protected] | river-fest.com Tickets: $7 Members; $8 Seniors/Students Labrador which is without doubt the (Weekdays only Mon-Thurs); $9 General Public finest breed on Nature’s green earth. Friendly, cheerful, always ready for a tickle behind the ears. I have heard that Introducing some of my fans want to know more SUNSET KAYAK about my younger life. You will hear TOURS more of that drama in my next epistle. Every Friday In the meantime, consider this RESERVE NOW: 845-265-0221 commercial. Come down to The 15% o if you mention this ad! Country Goose. The shelves are loaded with marinating sauces from the Hudson Valley, cookies, teas and preserves from Britain and freshly-roasted coffee from Bear Mountain Coffee. New goods arrive daily. Angelina’s Cold Spring, New York The Country

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Big Truck Day Music 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Butterfield Library Sunday Jazz 10 Morris Ave., Cold 6 – 9 p.m. Whistling Willie’s Spring 184 Main St., Cold Spring (845) 265-3040 | (845) 265-2012 | whistlingwillies.com butterfieldlibrary.org Admission: Donation Open Mic Finals – Invitational Round 7 p.m. Towne Crier Cafe Not Your Mama’s 130 Route 22, Pawling Sunday School (845) 855-1300 | townecrier.com & Sustainable Living Tickets: $8 Workshops Visit our 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Jazz Brunch School of Jellyfish 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Silver Spoon Gallery & Shop Toni Quest and Marc Yarnes are among the artists participat- 183 Main St., Beacon 124 Main St., Cold Spring ing in Peekskill Open Studios Photo © Joseph Squillante, 2012 (845) 440-8017 | (845) 265-2525 | silverspooncoldspring.com schoolofjellyfish.com Fee: $65. Ages 8-16. Charles & Bernard Haldane Middle School Play Curse of the 1 – 3 p.m. Peekskill Coffee House Cobra Kiss Annual Russel Wright Award Brunch & 101 S. Division St., Peekskill See details under Friday. Auction (914) 739-1287 | peekskillcoffee.com Noon – 4 p.m. Mary’s Meadow at Manitoga The Way of the World play 584 Route 9D, Garrison Meetings & Lectures See details under Friday. (845) 424-3812 | russelwrightcenter.org Tickets: $250/person Philipstown Reform Synagogue Annual Half Moon Theatre 10 Minute Play Festival Meeting See details under Friday. Estates Auction Benefit 1 – 3 p.m. Butterfield Library See details under Saturday. 10 Morris Ave., Cold Spring (845) 265-8011 | philipstownreformsynagogue.org Music Family Program With Poet & Painter West Point Steel Band & HMS Bounty Douglas Florian 5 – 6 p.m. Newburgh Landing 1 p.m. Storm King Art Center Monday, June 4 Front Street, Newburgh 1 Museum Rd., New Windsor (845) 938-2617 | westpointband.com (845) 534-3115 | stormking.org Health, Fitness & Outdoors

Ted Daniels, IBMC & the King Oliver Health, Fitness & Outdoors Yoga With a View Project 6 – 7:15 p.m. Boscobel 7:30 p.m. BeanRunner Café Hudson Highlands Nature Museum 1601 Route 9D, Garrison (845) 265-3638 | boscobel.org 201 S. Division St., Peekskill Presents The Sly Fox! Prints, p m ubbard odge Admission: $17 (914) 737-1701 | beanrunnercafe.com 2 – 3:30 . . H L Woodcuts, 288 Route 9, Cold Spring Admission: $10 Etchings (845) 534-5506 Ext. 204 | hhnaturemuseum.org Music Admission: $7/adult; $5/child ages 5-12 Chris Ruhe’s Gospel Reggae Coffeehouse (Members $5/adult; $3/child) LoHud Comedy Open Mike & Jazz Open 8 p.m. Howland Cultural Center 477 Main St., Beacon Jam Session 6 p.m. Turning Point Music Cafe (845) 831-4988 | howlandculturalcenter.org Art & Design 468 Piermont Ave., Piermont Tickets: $8 15th Annual Peekskill Open Studios (845) 359-1089 | turningpointcafe.com Noon – 5 p.m. Peekskill galleries, museums Cost: $5 Henderson and Osinski & studios 9:30 p.m. Max’s on Main For map & tours, go to gazebo at corner of North 246 Main St., Beacon Meetings & Lectures Division & Park Streets. (845) 838-6297 | maxsonmain.com (914) 438-6084 | facebook.com/ Cold Spring Zoning Board of Appeals PeekskillArtsAlliance Workshop Blues Buddha 7 p.m. Village Hall 8 – 10 p.m. Peekskill Coffee House 85 Main St., Cold Spring 101 S. Division St., Peekskill Theater & Film (845) 265-3611 | coldspringny.gov (914) 739-1287 | peekskillcoffee.com Maps The Way of the World play 4 – 6:30 p.m. Philipstown Depot Theatre Live Music 10 Garrison Landing, Garrison 8:30 p.m. Silver Spoon Tuesday, June 5 (845) 424-3900 | philipstowndepottheatre.com 124 Main St., Cold Spring Tickets: $25/adult; $20/senior. (845) 265-2525 | silverspooncoldspring.com Kids & Community Order at brownpapertickets.com. Kids Craft Hour Meetings & Lectures I Vespri Siciliani film 4 – 5 p.m. Desmond-Fish Library 1 p.m. Paramount Center for the Arts 472 Route 403, Garrison Putnam County Sheriff’s Department 1008 Brown St., Peekskill (845) 424-3020 | desmondfishlibrary.org Postcards Voluntary Boat Inspections (914) 739-2333 | paramountcenter.org 10 a.m. – Noon Cold Spring Boat Club Tickets: $16 Members; $17 Seniors/Students 5 New St., Cold Spring (Weekdays only Mon-Thurs); $20 General Public (Continued on page 10) (845) 225-4300 Ext. 266 | coldspringboatclub. Books & More com | No appointment necessary. in all Price Ranges

Bicentennial Lecture Series – “American the Beautiful: Women and the Flag” 5 p.m. Putnam History Museum 63 Chestnut St., Cold Spring (845) 265-4010 | pchs-fsm.org Admission: $5 general public (members free) Space is limited. Please call to register. 29-31 Garrison Landing Garrison NY 10524 Sunday, June 3 845 424 3867 Kids & Community [email protected] www.antipodean.com Beacon Flea Market 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. Henry Street Parking Lot 6 Henry St., Beacon Hours (845) 202-0094 | beaconflea.blogspot.com Monday-Friday 9am-5pm Yoga With a View Photo courtesy of Boscobel Saturday-Sunday 1-5pm 10 June 1, 2012 The Paper www.philipstown.info | Philipstown.info

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Meetings & Lectures Theater & Film

Haldane Board of Education Meeting Broadway Comes to Beacon Benefit 7 pm. Haldane School Noon Howland Cultural Center 15 Craigside Drive, Cold Spring 477 Main St., Beacon (845) 265-9254 | haldaneschool.org (845) 901-6820 | howlandculturalcenter.org Tickets: $15 Cold Spring Planning Board 7:30 p.m. Village Hall The Sacred Run: The Lotus & The Feather film 85 Main St., Cold Spring 7 p.m. Butterfield Library (845) 265-3611 | coldspringny.gov 10 Morris Ave., Cold Spring (845) 265-3040 | butterfieldlibrary.org Cold Spring Board of Trustees Workshop 7:30 p.m. Village Hall Meetings & Lectures 85 Main St., Cold Spring (845) 265-3611 | coldspringny.gov Philipstown Town Board Workshop 7:30 p.m. Town Hall 238 Main St., Cold Spring Wednesday, June 6 (845) 265-5200 | philipstown.com

Kids & Community Thursday, June 7 Pre-School Story Hour A raptor demonstration at the 2011 festival Photo courtesy of Hudson Highland Trust 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. Desmond-Fish Library Kids & Community 472 Route 403, Garrison Land Trust’s Family Fest (from page 7) (845) 424-3020 | desmondfishlibrary.org Bouncing Babies 10 – 11 a.m. Butterfield Library Garrison Children’s Education Fund Land Trust office at 845-424-3358 or Health, Fitness & Outdoors 10 Morris Ave., Cold Spring and the Haldane School Foundation in [email protected]. Walk-ins can register (845) 265-3040 | butterfieldlibrary.org support of environmental programs. for the festival on the day of the event Guided Garden Tour – Shrubs & Vines The festival is being sponsored at the entry to the Community Center 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Stonecrop Gardens Meetings & Lectures by Butterfield Realty, LLC. but campers must pre-register. 81 Stonecrop Lane, Garrison Admission to the Family Festival is The Hudson Highlands Land (845) 265-2000 | stonecrop.org Cold Spring Recreation Commission $15 for individuals ($20 the day of), or Trust is a community-based non- Admission: $10 (members free) 7 p.m. Village Hall $30 per family ($40 the day of), and profit organization dedicated to the 85 Main St., Cold Spring includes barbeque dinner. Overnight protection of the natural resources, Beacon Sloop Club – Hornpipes & Shanties (845) 265-3611 | coldspringny.gov campers must register in advance rural character, and scenic beauty of 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. Croton Point Nature Center and space is limited. The $55 per the Hudson Highlands. It sponsors 1 Croton Point Ave., Croton-on-Hudson Philipstown Town Board Monthly Meeting family camp-out cost includes festival programs like the Family Festival (845) 542-0721 | beaconsloop.org 7:30 p.m. Town Hall | 238 Main St., Cold Spring admission, barbeque and breakfast. and the Take-A-Hike! series to give (845) 265-5200 | philipstown.com In accordance with its mission to people the opportunity to experience preserve natural resources, HHLT is the beauty, history and ecology not issuing tickets for this event. Make of the Hudson Highlands. More your reservation by contacting the information is available at hhlt.org. www.philipstown.info | Philipstown.info The Paper June 1, 2012 11

Lianna Culp, Isabelle Davis, Kaelin Mar- Community Briefs Local Dancers Perform in Suites tin, Honor O’Malley, and Parker Parella. Dance Beacon/Ballet Arts Studio is a conservatory-level dance school. For Sheila Jordan and of the Seasons at Bardavon more than 40 years, Dance Beacon and Cameron Brown in Ballet Arts Studio have offered students ages 3 through adult classes in all lev- Chapel Concert Dance Beacon/Ballet Arts Looney. Additionally, the concert will els of ballet, modern, African, and jazz Master jazz vocalist and renowned Studio production includes premiere a classical ballet piece created dance, taught by experienced instruc- bassist perform on June 17 exclusively for the company by resident tors who have all worked as professional Philipstown girls choreographer Todd Hall. dancers. The Dutchess Dance Company (DDC) Vivaldi’s Suites of the Seasons will n Saturday, June 2, Dance Bea- is designed to generate professional-level take place on Saturday, June 2 at two con/Ballet Arts Studio, together training and performance opportunities showtimes: 1 and 5:30 p.m. Tickets, on Owith The Dutchess Dance Com- for talented, young dancers age 12 and sale now, are $15 for adults and $12 for pany, will present Vivaldi’s Suites of the up. DDC performs at community events groups of 10 or more, and children 12 and Seasons at the Bardavon Opera House and venues throughout the region, in- under. To purchase tickets, visit the Bar- in Poughkeepsie. The show will feature cluding recent appearances at DanceFest davon Box Office, 35 Market St., Pough- eight dancers from Garrison and Cold in New Paltz and a benefit concert for keepsie, or phone them at 845-473-2072; Spring, as well as many other dancers the Center for Performing Arts at Rhine- purchase online or by telephone at tick- Sheila Jordan and Cameron Brown from Beacon and beyond. beck. etmaster.com, or by calling the studio at Vivaldi’s Suites of the Seasons will The local dancers performing are 845-831-1870. showcase the talents of Dance Beacon/ Lucy Austin, Megan Brief, Anna Brief, inner of the 2012 National En- Ballet Arts Studio stu- Wdowment for the Arts Jazz Mas- dents, aged 3 through ter Award, vocalist Sheila Jordan will 18, in choreography dazzle the audience when she joins her to The Four Seasons highly acclaimed performance partner, by Antonio Vivaldi, as Cameron Brown, on bass, in a Sunday well as other baroque afternoon concert on June 17 in the Cha- composers. The ener- pel Restoration at 4 p.m. The program getic and eclectic pro- will include music of Charlie Parker, the gram will highlight the Great American Songbook, and original classical and conserva- compositions. tory-level training of- Sheila Jordan began in a trio, sing- fered at the studio and ing versions of solos by the famous Char- will include a selection lie Parker, her first great influence. She of modern, African and worked extensively in jazz church liturgy jazz pieces. The pro- and in clubs in the 60s, her popularity gram will also include and recordings spread in the 70s and 80s the studio’s pre-profes- and have culminated in her recognition sional dance company, as a living legend. The New York Times The Dutchess Dance says, “Her ballad performances are sim- Company, in premieres ply beyond the emotional and expressive of modern and contem- capabilities of most other vocalists.” Jor- porary ballet pieces by dan has worked with acclaimed bassist artistic director Alex Cameron Brown for the past 15 years, Bloomstein and studio creating magic wherever they appear. ballet mistress Denyse Dancers from the Dutchess Dance Company in performance Photo by Kathy Cassens “Widely recognized as one of the finest bassists on the current jazz scene,” writes one jazz reviewer. Cameron Brown has worked with such jazz luminaries as Musical Celebration of Army’s Birthday at West Point Don Cherry, George Russell, Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers, Chet Baker, and Music Under The Stars Betty Carter. Brown is a founder of the famous Don Pullen/George Adams Quar- concert on June 17 tet, and performs nationally with his own group, The Hear and Now. He has n Sunday, June 17 at 7:30 p.m., appeared on more than 125 recordings. the West Point Concert Band un- The Chapel is at 45 Market St., Cold Oder the direction of Lt. Col. Jim Spring, and free parking is available on Keene and the Hellcats will present a weekends at the adjacent Metro-North musical celebration of the Army’s birth- Station. This concert is made possible, in day at West Point’s scenic Trophy Point part, by New York State Council on the Amphitheater. The concert will also fea- Arts with the support of Governor An- ture the West Point Streamer Ceremony. drew Cuomo and the State Legislature If the weather does not permit an out- and public funds from Putnam County. door performance, the concert will be These grants are managed and moni- held in Eisenhower Hall Theatre. As tored by Putnam Arts Council. Atten- the oldest continually occupied military dance at the concert is free but contribu- post in America, West Point serves as the tions from the public are welcome. perfect location to celebrate the 237th Music Under the Stars, West Point birthday of the United States Military’s oldest branch of service. The concert is Violin, Viola and Beginning Piano free and open to all. Following the American Overture for all ages and all levels for Band by J.W. Jenkins, the Concert Band will perform Army Strong. They Discover the fun will close out their portion of the concert Develop your creativity with American Salute, a work by famous composer Morton Gould. It is based on Realize your artistic potential the familiar tune When Johnny Comes Whole Brain/Whole Body approach Marching Home. The Hellcats will then take the stage to perform alongside the Rachel Evans ~ Concert Band, as well as present a drum and bugle segment. The concert will Garrison and Beacon locations then close with the Streamer Ceremony, 845.234.9391 during which the Concert Band will play as battle streamers are attached to the Army flag. For concert information, cancella- Juilliard graduate, 40 years teaching experience; tions and updates, call 845-938-2617 or performs regularly with many visit westpointband.com. West Point chamber groups and orchestras Band news can also be found on Face- book, YouTube, and Twitter. 12 June 1, 2012 The Paper www.philipstown.info | Philipstown.info

Sports ternoons and Saturday mornings cheer- ing from the stands and grassy hills that line the ballfields around Philipstown. Little League A Learning Experience Tock says that they are always in need of more help, specifically for folks Local teams serve both girls and the season will culminate at the end “And pushing this attitude with the kids willing to be board members, so if you of June after a playoff series dictates a really makes a difference.” Tock likes to are interested in helping out an organi- and boys champion for each division, but winning see camaraderie emerge among the play- zation which not only teaches kids the the League Championship is not the ers — especially when good friends have rules of our national pastime, but makes By Christine Simek primary goal of the organization. The been assigned to different teams, a situ- it its business to help mold the next gen- League’s mission upholds the belief that ation that has the potential to create a eration of Philipstown citizens, you can hilipstown Little League has been “the attainment of exceptional athletic tricky dynamic for adolescents who are visit philipstownlittleleague.com and in the business of teaching local skill or the winning of games is second- trying to figure out their social world. find a way to help. Pkids about baseball and sports- ary and the molding of our future citi- “What you see is the kids playing hard against one another at 9 a.m. and then gathering in the stands afterwards to hang out together and watch the next game.” This camaraderie is the true ‘spirit’ of Little League that Tock wants to keep at the heart of the organization. Adequate availability and the con- tinual maintenance of playing fields are issues that create challenges for many local sports teams, and the Little League is not impervious to these difficulties. League games take place primarily at the Haldane fields on 9D and at the North Highlands site on Fishkill Road. Sched- uling a hundred or so games on four ball photo by Christine Simek fields is a logistical trial in itself, and the lack of space becomes an even big- ger issue when you factor in the need for Outdoor Equipment Day make-up games and practices. “We’re at Taconic Center short-handed when it comes to fields,” Tock says. And while he is very pleased n Sunday, June 3, a host of outdoor Little League softball photo by Eddie Tock with the cooperative relationship the Oequipment will be demonstrated and League has with Haldane School and made available for testing out. Included Philipstown Recreation Center, eventu- with be recreation and touring models of manship for over half of a century. This zens is of prime importance.” ally the need for a new Little League field kayaks; mountain bikes (helmets will be year, approximately 230 girls and boys President of the Philipstown Little is going to have to be addressed. Tock on hand); trail running gear; and stand from Cold Spring, Nelsonville and Garri- League, Eddie Tock, is committed to has been in contact with Senator Greg up paddle boards. son are part of the program. The League championing the virtues of character, Ball about possible grant opportunities Camping gear, including back packs is comprised of two softball leagues and courage, loyalty and physical well being for funding and he is working with the and sleeping bags will be on display. Staff three baseball leagues for a total of 18 and he consciously encourages teamwork Rec Center to secure field space. from Eastern Mountain Sports, which is teams who will, collectively, play over among the players, rather than focusing Parent involvement is an integral of sponsoring the event, will be on hand to 100 games before summer begins. on competition. “It’s about learning, not the program and the League relies heav- answer questions. Opening day took place on April 14 about winning,” he states emphatically. ily on dozens of volunteers who present The event is free, lasts from 10 a.m. themselves as the teams’ coaches, assis- to 4 p.m. and food and beverages will tants, score keepers and field crew mem- be available. No pets are allowed. The bers. Other parents support the program Taconic Outdoor Education Center is by spending long hours on weekday af- located at 75 Mountain Laurel Lane, off Tired of Ridiculous Utility Bills? Dennytown Road. Golf Game On In Philipstown The Garrison Golf Club offers junior golf camp

By Mary Ann Ebner f you don’t have a tee time booked to- day, there’s always tomorrow, weath- Ier permitting. And as the golf season rolls on into June, local golfers of all ages are swinging clubs in Philipstown. Barbara Holt of Cortlandt Manor recently headed back to the course after taking a hiatus from playing golf. “It’s Which Money-Saving Energy been a few years since I’ve played regularly,” Holt said, as she prepared to play a round at Highlands Country Club, “and Solution Is Right For You? I’m getting back to the game.” Golfers will be enjoying local courses during peak summer months, hitting some straight shots and working on their short game. Joe Spivak, head golf professional at The Garrison Golf Club, said golf should be fun for all ages. But when kids are introduced to the game, the element of fun should be emphasized. Spi- vak will orchestrate a summer Junior CALL FOR YOUR Camp for children ages 6 to 16, and while FREE ENERGY EVALUATION the camp is designed to introduce the children to golf and to improve all areas of the game, he keeps learning lively for Barbara Holt Photo by ------ 845.265.5033 • SmartSystemsNY.com his youngest students. “They don’t have the attention span to sit for long lectures,” Spivak said. “We Spivak will oversee two sessions of LEARN WHICH REBATE CREDIT AND INCENTIVES WORK FOR YOU! hand the kids clubs, and it’s very inter- 2012 Junior Camp, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Call Smart Home Services for all Residential & Commercial Needs! ELECTRIC • PLUMBING • HVAC • SOLAR • GENERATORS active. Sometimes, you may even see the July 16-19 and August 6-9. Camp rates kids tossing golf balls down the range. run $325 for one week and $600 for two We let them have fun, which is what kids weeks. For registration information, call should be doing.” 845-424-4747. www.philipstown.info | Philipstown.info The Paper June 1, 2012 13

Sports A Season to Remember (from page 1)

Haldane baseball team portrait following Wednesday’s win Photo by Maggie Benamour

Baseball IQ, Pitching and Hitting Steady Improvement more than just baseball. The coaching guys know what we’re about. Everyone Like many great teams, the bond The team has improved steadily staff instills qualities in our athletes that bought in,” he said. “We believe in each players share makes them better than during Virgadamo’s four years as head can be utilized right into adulthood.” other. We have a lot of talent.” their skills and their statistics. “We have coach. “During my first year I kept ev- It is yet to be determined how far a very committed team” said coach Tom erything basic. Each year we added ”On a Mission” that talent will take them – but this Blue Virgadamo. “They consider our team new plays and now we are implement- The Blue Devils’ warm up jerseys Devils team will be talked about in coffee their second family.” ing parts of the game that college teams say a lot about this team. On the back shops around town for quite some time. Asked about his team’s strengths Vir- work on,” he said. One player who epito- in bold letters are the words “On a Mis- gdamo said, “Pitching and our baseball mizes that steady improvement is Ste- sion.” Shortstop and pitcher Matt Farlow IQ…our guys are beginning to know the phen Zalys who went from being a bench explained what the slogan means to him. game more than the average player. And player in freshman year to a role player “It’s about making a statement: this is S TAT I O N E RY we have a deep pitching rotation.” Deep sophomore year to batting cleanup as a the year.” indeed. Six different pitchers picked up junior while hitting .398 with 22 runs Going into the season many thought I N V I TAT I O N S at least one win this season. Pitchers of batted in. Likewise, senior Dima Spinelli Haldane had a pretty good baseball team F LY E R S record include Ryan Koval 4-1, Dan Kin- went from only eight at bats as a fresh- - but perhaps not a great team. Pitcher B RoverO C H U R E S naird 4-2, John Rotando 3-0, Jay Mar- man to starting every game as a senior, Dan Kinnaird said that makes what has B LU E P R I N T S chese 2-0, Ryan Shubert 1-0, and John “and playing a tremendous right field been accomplished even sweeter. He’ll C ATA LO G S Maldonado 1-0. while batting .288.” remember this season for “going above N E W S L E T T E R S The Haldane nine has excelled at the Virgadamo is the kind of coach par- and beyond everyone’s expectations…we C A R D S plate as well. The Blue Devils surpassed ents hope their sons get to play under. proved people wrong.” night their goal of hitting .300 as a team. Be- “Growing up I always said that I would Ryan Koval pitches and plays center P O S TC A R D S fore the playoffs they were collectively love to come back and coach at my alma field and exudes a kind of confidence that T- S H I R T S batting .311 compared to .268 in 2011 - a mater. I take pleasure in working with … is not boastful but comes from the trust S I G N S + B A N N E R S whopping 43-point increase. and educating our student athletes about he and his teammates share. “All the B I N D I N G L AprintM I N AT I N G L A B E L S + S T I C K E R S Boat Club Aids Visitors Grounded by Cupcake Island R U B B E R S TA M P S + M O R E By Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong Commodore Mark Patinella, T.J. Russell, Mayor Seth Gallagher said at the Village ing Roger Chirico Jr. and Ed Trimble ap- Board’s workshop Tuesday night (May espite its sweet name, Cupcake peared on the dock with Dave Levi of the 29). Island lurks as a threat to river- Coast Guard Auxiliary.” Patinella heads “Something should be done. It hap- GREY Dfarers. Frequently submerged, it the Cold Spring Boat Club, to which Rus- pens every year, to quite a few,” said PRINTING lies off the Cold Spring shoreline, unseen sell, Chirico, and Trimble belong. Trustee Bruce Campbell, a Boat Club & GRAPHIC SERVICES and dangerous, an apparent vestige of Warshaw told Philipstown.info May member, who read Warshaw’s letter QUICK•RELIABLE•AFFORDABLE 19th-century West Point Foundry inven- 30 that his boat managed to limp to the aloud. “I don’t know how many boats tiveness snagging 21st-century boats. Vis- Boat Club dock. There, as his letter re- are damaged. It’s amazing watching it ible at low tide, Cupcake Island is report- counted, the Boat Club members “helped happen, or almost happen. I don’t know edly the remains of part of the foundry my wife, physically handicapped cousin, what it takes” to get warnings posted, he Save Time dock, which once jutted far into the Hud- and his wife to disembark and directed added. son. On May 19, Cupcake Island did its them to relax under a tent while they An audience member who also be- dastardly deed again, snaring the pro- would see to the boat. After conveying longs to the Boat Club, former Trustee Save Money peller of the Bottom Line, a 20-foot vessel great concern about my navigating `as Gordon Robertson, said he believes the from Haverstraw Marina, about 15 miles is,’ Patinella became the lead member U.S. Coast Guard was supposed to be downriver from Cold Spring. Carrying a of the team as he stretched out from the putting out buoys to warn river traffic Most jobs completed party of four, the hapless boat seemed to dock to remove and replace the ‘prop.’” of the peril. While he noted that “it’s not be in a real predicament. Warshaw added that the Boat Club mem- the village’s responsibility” he suggested Help was at hand, though, thanks to bers “accomplished the task with good that perhaps the village could install its within 24 hours several intrepid sailors. humor and made these four senior citi- own signs meanwhile. As its skipper, Fred Warshaw, a retired zens thankful that there still are places With the summer river season begin- 37 Chestnut Street certified public accountant, explained in like Cold Spring where hospitality seems ning, the issue seems likely to resurface Foodtown Plaza a letter to the Cold Spring Village Board, to be prevalent, as exhibited at your wa- – even if Cupcake Island does not and Cold Spring, NY 10516 the Bottom Line “met a submerged rock terfront.” from its hidden depths wreaks havoc on born in deep water near the Cold Spring Like many others over the years, yet another unsuspecting boat. 845-265-4510 marina. Then my luck changed because “they got grounded on Cupcake Island,” [email protected] 14 June 1, 2012 The Paper www.philipstown.info | Philipstown.info Learning Art of Survival in Garrison Special school teaches Teacher as mentor fundamental outdoor skills Hobel is a commanding presence as he teaches. He is direct and assertive By Michael Turton without being pushy. He enunciates in a manner that would be the envy of any e’ve all wondered about it for English teacher. He is beyond confident. at least a few minutes. How Participants, standing in a semi-circle Wwould we handle being thrust around him, immediately sense that he into in a real-life situation as portrayed knows exactly what he is talking about. in such movies as “Castaway” or “The Humor and his own experiences are in- Road” or “Alive.” Would we survive? termingled with a deluge of relevant 21st - century life does little to prepare facts. us for such a possibility and yet serious “How to build a fire” is no power point things happen and not just in the mov- presentation. Hobel uses a stringed bow ies. September 11th. The Tsunami. Hur- fashioned from a piece of Little Stony ricane Katrina. The blizzard of 1993. Point driftwood, a pointed wooden peg, How would we cope without super- a block of wood with notch and depres- markets, bottled water, electricity, bar- sion cut in it, and a bit of soap, deftly us- Shane Hobel demonstrates how to build a debris shelter (Photo by Michael Turton) becue grills and a secure roof over our ing friction to quickly create smoke and heads? Not to mention our iPhone. And then a red hot coal. In less than five min- what if it was for an extended period of utes he creates a blazing fire. He does not time? have to tell anyone to pay attention. All Wilderness Survival 1 that a debris shel- grasses, the middle with sand or clay and Scout Mountain Survival School eyes are on him - and the fire they hope ter should only be tall enough to allow the third with charcoal - obtained from teaches people how to survive in wilder- to be able to build some day. a person to sit up - in order to conserve a fire. Water is poured into the top ban- ness or urban settings - using little more Hobel, a former Cold Spring resident, body heat - no one doubts his word. He’s dana and goes through the three make- than their senses, basic implements, fun- now lives in Beacon. He has had a wealth tracked a black panther. shift filters. damental knowledge and vital skills that of experiences in his working life. Once date back centuries. The school, headed while working as a stunt man, he jumped It’s all about awareness Survival means different things to up by Shane Hobel, teaches these skills off the roof of The Hudson House in a After the shelter discussion Hobel different people in two settings - New York City’s Central ball of fire as part of an historic reenact- surprises participants by telling them The May 19 participants came from Park - and in Garrison, NY. ment. After spending 20 years teaching they are being watched - and have been around the region - from Long Island On Sat. May 19 a group of about 18 outdoor education, he established Scout all morning. “Can you sense it?” he asks. to Rosendale. Debbie, who lives near people gathered in a privately owned Mountain Survival School in 2008. Several say they can. He asks the group Newburgh, signed on initially because a woodland in Garrison to experience Wil- While discussing tracking he told of to point to where they think the unan- friend told her she’d meet great people. derness Survival 1 - the foundation upon being hired by New York State Depart- nounced observers are. Several people “But I also don’t want to be quite so de- which Scout Mountain builds a series of ment of Environmental Conservation to get it right. From off of the forest floor, pendent on society. It’s crumbling a bit I progressively more detailed programs. track down a moose that inexplicably two volunteers stand up, covered in cam- think. I want to know about more about The course was only eight hours long but showed up in Dutchess County a few ouflage and leaves. One was within spit- nature,” she said. it exposed participants to the fundamen- years ago. He found it in less than a day. ting distance of the group. “It’s all about Caitlin from Rosendale echoed that tals of survival: building shelter, finding He also recalled tracking two black pan- awareness” he said. sentiment. “I have a basic love for the water and food, building a fire, tracking, thers that had been released in Rockland Later he even surprises his two vol- outdoors but I feel timid. I want to gain awareness and movement. County. unteer observers when a third “scout” is confidence,” she said. So when he tells the participants of discovered by one of the participants. Erick from New York City had his His back pack and survival kit car- girlfriend to thank. “She signed me up ry an array of everyday but very useful for my birthday - because she knows I’m items. He is not averse to using modern very interested in learning about funda- devices, but he points out the Bic lighter mental skills.” We’re Grateful for Your Business he carries will eventually die - whereas Hobel sees people sign up for a vari- knowledge, vital skills and simple imple- ety of reasons. “I see weekend warriors ments will not. He routinely carries sev- and people who want to learn more eral garbage bags for gathering water about themselves. And I see people who and keeping wood dry; a signal mirror; are genuinely concerned about things a good quality knife capable of carv- like terrorism and want to be able to HOULIHAN ing wood, empty Poland Spring water take care of their family and friends.” He bottles which when empty roll up like a recoils at being called a “doomsdayer.” toothpaste roll for easy storage - and al- To him it is about having the skills to ways several cloth bandanas. handle any number of situations. “Stuff The bandanas are used along with a happens,” he said. LAWRENCE simple wooden tripod to create a water Additional advanced courses in sur- filtration system. The bandanas are sus- vival, fire, tracking, camouflage, move- pended on the tripod, hanging one atop ment and edible plants are also available. the other. The top bandana is filled with

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A full-day fire program is offered by Mountain Scout Survival School Photo by Michael Turton www.philipstown.info | Philipstown.info The Paper June 1, 2012 15 Fingers Point at Many Shady Suspects at Curse of the Cobra’s Kiss (from page 16) thing. She has a sick husband and itive person who wants to get the job child and chickens, so she needs done. He’s very optimist about the money. whole thing. He’s a policeman who’s Louis Weber: (Hercules Pork- trying to solve the murder. He only chop) He’s a flamboyant lady’s wants to listen to an idea if there are man who doesn’t know how to do facts behind it. it. He doesn’t have much skill as a Eric Rizzi (Peter) Really stubborn detective. He’s more kooky than rich guy that only wants money and brainsmart. He’s very street smart. uses people for it. He doesn’t care Tess Foster (Jessica Maples) about anyone’s feelings, just money. She’s very motherly and child- He plays his girlfriend into saying ish at the same time and very into he’ll share the money. He’s in a se- Nolan Shea Jocelyn Lane Tanya Needham Nicolas Sterling her work, modest but in a way also cret affair. proud. She’s very determined and Nolan Shea: (Max) He’s a bigshot she’s very clever. Hollywood director who is very rich. Josie Altucher: (Sylvia) She’s Pe- He doesn’t care about anyone but ter’s ex and she’s almost a stalker. himself. He makes fun of everyone She’s definitely not over Peter and and puts them down to make him- she’s not a happy character; she’s self feel good. angry and serious; she’s very touchy. Mae MacGrath: (Nellie Fry) She’s Sarah Andersen: (Cordelia) She’s a reporter who has a secret marriage one of the maid sisters and she’s that is on bad terms at the moment. very hormonal -- angry, crying or She wants to get out and do her job al- screaming but she can compose though people are restricting her from herself at times. it. She’s determined. She isn’t known Hannah Langer: (Juliette) She’s very well by the other characters. Corydon Zouzias Tess Foster Samantha Phillips Corbett Francis a maid. She’s Ivy’s friend, and she’s Alison Rooney contributed to this very upset when Ivy leaves. She’s article. Photos by Maggie Benmour. Samantha Phillips: (Sylvia) “I’m the comforting and talks a lot; she’s very bub- stalker girlfriend. I’m mean, but I have bly. She’s kind and doesn’t hate anyone. a soft side for Chloe. I used to be with Jocelyn Lane: (Chloe) She’s not the Peter, but he broke up with me and I’m smartest person. She’s very clingy be- performances retreats receptions heartbroken. Now I hate him and every- cause she feels like if she doesn’t hold on one else.” to her boyfriend, Peter, he’ll leave her. Kyra Moskowitz: (Alexandra Periwin- She and Sylvia hate each other. She’s very kle) “I’m Professor Tower’s secretary and protective. I have a big crush on him. I’m nice for the Theodore Henderson: (Inspector) “I information most part. I think Ivy’s guilty of murder am an Egyptian police agent assigned to our space is available at on caterers and because I don’t like her. I have great hi- investigate Professor Tower’s case. I’m reasonable entertainers eroglyphics.” pretty dumb, I have a tendency to inter- rates available upon Tanya Needlham: (Rose) She’s a Hol- rupt Jessica and Hercules’ affair at cru- request. lywood actress who likes to be pretty. cial moments. I’m bad at my job.” She’s sassy in a way and wants to get at- Corbett Francis: (Mummy) “I’m tention. She’s nice; she’s not dumb. Her wrapped in bandages. I was discovered sister’s Violet. by Max. I steal Ivy and I walk really slow- room have your next event at Abigail Duncan: (Tarantella) She’s ly. I walk into the desert.” kind of this crazy, weird psychic lady Nicolas Sterling: (Lloyd Crane) “I am who’s the personal adviser for Ivy Tow- a news reporter who is trying to get the ers. She says she can read the future with scoop on Professor Tower’s murder. I’m her tarot cards and some of it’s true, but kind of sneaky and I have a surprise ro- not everything. She’s weird and always mance. I turn out nice. I’m very desperate.” so out-there and dramatic about every- Dante Nastasi: (Inspector) He’s a pos-

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15 The Boulevard, H7 Randi Schlesinger ate Vikstrom Artist, Designer, Vocalist Cold Spring, NY 10516 Principal K Creative Director [email protected] phone 845.265.2327 www.KateVikstrom.com fax 845.231.8550 360.704.0499 email [email protected] www.rsidentitydesign.com 16 June 1, 2012 The Paper www.philipstown.info | Philipstown.info Fingers Point at Many Shady Suspects at Curse of the Cobra’s Kiss Haldane Middle School to Anna Birn: (Violet) An actress who thinks that she’s the best be performed this Friday and everyone’s under her. She’s and Saturday not stupid but she’s always trying to get something from everyone. By Lucy Austin All the bad stuff happens to her but that’s OK because she’s mean. his Friday and Saturday, June 1 Jeremy Roffman: (Lyle Stark) and 2, Haldane drama presents its He’s a girly matinee idol. He Tannual middle-school play. In an cheats on his wife with three oth- echo of last year, so many students au- er girls. He’s funny and he acts ditioned that two casts were assembled heroic but he’s really cowardly and each cast will perform for one night. and flamboyant. He’s really fun Allie LaRocco Eric Rizzi Anna Birn Dante Nastasi It will be performed at 7 o’clock each to play. evening, and tickets, which cost $10 for Phelan Maguire: (Max) “I’m adults and $5 for students and seniors, a rich Texan movie producer. I will be available at the door. gamble and steal things to pay Director Martha Mechalakos is urg- off the debts I have. I only really ing everyone to “come see Curse of the care about money. I’m unfaithful Cobra’s Kiss, a silly, over-the-top spoof of to my employees.” Agatha Christie murder mysteries. These Tobey Kane-Seitz: (Chef Lulu enthusiastic middle-schoolers are doing Fondue) “I hate everybody ex- a terrific job. It promises to be a very en- cept Professor Tommy Towers tertaining evening for all ages.” because he employs me. I have a How could it not be with a cast of lot of pride. I always hit myself characters as vividly described as those with my knife because it’s too actors cornered at a recent rehearsal do big for me, but who needs limbs Abigail Duncan Theo Henderson Louis Weber Sarah Andersen right here? anyway?” In the words of assorted sleuths and Morrigan Brady: (Violet) A A sampling of the more than 40 cast members matinee idols and even a pushy reporter: rich snob who thinks she can get Becky Gore: (Jessica Maples) Jessica everything ‘cause she’s a drama queen. She feels that she has the potential to be nice and young.” Maples is a grandmotherly murder-mys- Allie LaRocco: (Portia) She’s a maid in movies. Blaine Fitzgerald: (Lyle Stark) He’s a tery solver and writer, who randomly and she had a cat but it died and she’s Catherine Parr: (Alexandra Periwin- matinee idol who’s very full of himself. goes into her own imagination yet can depressed. Her dad was an actor. kle) She’s the secretary and she likes Pro- He has a secret marriage. He’s not who still somehow solve murders. Rawr. Cassie Traina: (Juliette) An orphan fessor Towers. She carries her clipboard he seems in his movies. He’s scared. He’s Allisen Casey: (Ivy Towers) She’s the maid who was taken in by Professor everywhere. She’s frumpy, plain, and in thought to be a hero, but he’s actually selfish high-class wife of Mr. Towers who Towers. She’s Ivy’s maid; she’s very op- her 30s. She has devoted her life to suc- shy. secretly wants him for his money. timistic; and she really wants to make cess. Caroline Casparian: (Ivy Towers) Ivy Corydon Zouzias: (Professor Tommy something out of herself. She takes every Mary-Margaret Dwyer: (Nellie Fry) is very snobby. She wants everything for Towers) “I’m rich. I discover King Rot- opportunity to be in movies. “I’m a reporter for the New York Bugle herself. If she can’t have it, no one can. tenlux’s tomb, I’m married to a really Hali Traina: (Portia) She’s a maid, and I want to get the story on Professor She would kill someone to get what she young lady and it’s kind of creepy and I one of the three sisters whose cat was Tower’s murder. I’m very pushy and I’ll wants. She’s so melodramatic. Every- hate my wife. I have a lot of friends.” killed and she’s hysterically sad over it. do anything to get the story. I’m overall thing about her is times 10. (Continued on page 15)