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FREE | Friday, May 22, 2015 69 Main St., Cold Spring, N.Y. | www.philipstown.info Schwartz, Parr Tick Free and Clements Beacon Wants Elected Trustees Albany’s Help Haldane, GUFS budgets Discusses how lawmakers and library funds can fight tick-borne approved illnesses

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y a wide margin, voters in the Hal- eacon resident Anna Youatt didn’t dane Central School District ap- think much about tick-borne ill- Bproved $22,879,325 in total spend- Bnesses until her 3-year-old son was ing for 2015–16, a 2.72 percent increase bitten by a tick and contracted Lyme in the tax levy, in the referendum held on disease last year. It was then that she Tuesday, May 19. The new spending plan learned how much of an epidemic these garnered 667 “yes” votes to just 259 op- illnesses are in the Hudson Valley and, posed. A separate spending proposal to distressingly, how little was being done augment the district’s fleet of buses was about it. But she also discovered how approved by a 631 to 291 margin. many people in Beacon had also been In a trustee race that featured six can- personally affected by Lyme disease and didates for three positions, incumbent were willing to take matters into their Evan Schwartz was the big winner with own hands. 485 votes. Newcomer Margaret Parr was “I wanted to get an action plan in second with 462 votes, and Peggy Cle- place to do something about this at the ments, another first-time candidate, will local level,” she said. “We can’t wait years round out the new board, receiving 436 and years for change to happen while votes. As the third-place finisher, Cle- our kids grow up and keep getting bit.” ments will serve the remaining year in With that in mind, Youatt helped to outgoing district President Joe Curto’s found Tick Free Beacon, an advocacy term, taking over immediately as trust- group that seeks to educate the public ee. Schwartz and Parr will both serve about tick-borne illnesses while look- The annual Garden of Remembrance, with the names of deceased military three-year terms. ing to develop practical solutions to re- personnel, returned to the lawn of St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, Cold Spring, for Tuesday evening’s other big winner ducing the local (Continued on page 5) Memorial Day. Photo by K.E. Foley was the Julia Butterfield Library. Voters approved the library’s request for $73,150 in new funding. The library funding ref- erendum was unrelated to the Haldane Historic District Board Approves Butterfield budget but appeared on the same ballot because public libraries come under the Redevelopment Design, Final Crucial Test auspices of the New York State Depart- Putnam County Legislature posed Butterfield redevelopment, clear- ing dimensions, and Zgolinski and Jun- ment of Education. ing another hurdle on the oft-contested julas praised aspects of the development. Garrison results OKs rental of space for senior project’s path to realization. Already scheduled at a later hour (8 In Garrison, voters in the Garrison center at Butterfield The action in Cold Spring followed by p.m.) than most civic committees con- Union Free School District approved nine days the decision by the Putnam vene, on the last possible day the HDRB the proposed 2015–16 budget, giving the By Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong County Legislature to endorse a letter of could act, given the legal timeframe for green light to a spending plan totaling intent from the county executive branch declaring the design appropriate (or not), $10,201,153 by a vote of 185 to 51. In the t literally the 11th hour, the Cold to take space at Butterfield for a senior the meeting drew a near-capacity crowd election of trustees, three seats were Spring Historic District Review citizens center. to the Village Hall, including Paul Guil- open with three candidates running un- ABoard last Thursday (May 14) vot- Another event, a public hearing by the laro of Butterfield Realty LLC, the prop- opposed. Incum- (Continued on page 3) ed 3-2 to approve the design of the pro- Cold Spring Planning Board on subdi- erty owner, and his associates. viding the Butterfield tract, Ray Sullivan, project architect, drew no attendees Wednes- launched the proceedings by explaining day night (May 20). The re- that in response to concerns about the development plan calls for a height and roof of the condominium bloc mixed-use complex of condo- “we took about 2 feet out of the roof line miniums for retiree-age resi- and dropped it down.” dents, two retail-office build- But the meeting stalled and recessed ings (including one suitable when Bill Florence, village attorney, hit for a governmental presence, a deer while driving to the meeting to such as the senior center) and confer privately with the HDRB prior to three single-family homes on its decision. Florence eventually turned individual parcels, Lots 1-3. up, and after subsequently reconvening HDRB deliberations in public session the board fine-tuned its In voting against issuing resolution on granting a decision of ap- a certificate of appropriate- propriateness, using a laptop passed from ness for Butterfield, the two one member to another, before an audi- HDRB dissenters, members ence scarcely diminished by the late hour. Kathleen Foley and Carolyn The board finally voted around 11 p.m. Bachan, objected to the size In voting, Foley and Bachan sought to of some elements. The ma- explain their opposition. In the months jority, HDRB Chairman Al they worked with Guillaro’s team on Voters elected two first-time candidates as trustees to the Haldane School Board, Margaret Zgolinski and members Peter the architecture, Foley said, “I think we Parr, left, and Peggy Clements, right. Incumbent Evan Schwartz was returned to office, Downey and Michael Junju- made great strides” in making the vari- garnering the most votes overall. Photo by M. Turton las, found no fault with build- ous buildings comport with their Cold (Continued on page 3) 2 May 22, 2015 The Paper www.philipstown.info | Philipstown.info

Small, Good Things and Pecko Zantilaveevan among 30 or so others, the so-called DaVinci Master Chefs — who inspire and train the resi- The Artist’s Way dential culinary staff and have gracious- ly provided recipes for the cookbook. Joe Dizney The real perk of this assignment for me has been the firsthand opportunity “The art of dining well is no slight art, to enjoy Chef Casella’s culinary artistry the pleasure no slight pleasure.” informally and off-the-cuff in occasional ~ Michel Eyquem de Montaigne planning sessions at the center. (1533–92), Essays Tuscan to his core, Cesare makes it all * * * look so simple and easy, combining the s great as it would be to make a most commonplace ingredients (albeit living cooking, eating and writ- incredibly fresh and flavorful thanks to Aing about food, that is currently the magic of the farm) into unbelievably not happening in my life. But in my alter- surprising, deliberate and tasty combi- nate reality as an art director and design nations, none more so than this week’s consultant, I was recently offered the op- offering, Pontormo’s Salad. portunity to combine art, commerce and A reclusive 16th-century Florentine food designing a cookbook. painter and gourmand, Jacopo Carucci, It’s not just another flavor-of-the-week known as Jacopa da Pontormo or simply Pontormo’s salad Photo by Jesse Wall / The Center for Discovery endeavor: The project is titled Feeding Pontormo, has long been a favorite of the Heart and is a labor of love for the Casella. Researching the artist’s life, he page excerpt I read in translation covers but-luscious dose of protein — soft cleverly named Department of Nourish- adapted this recipe in the 1980s to serve roughly a six-week period, and the recur- scrambled pastured eggs. ment Arts (DNA) of the Sullivan Coun- at his family’s trattoria, Il Vipore, out- ring culinary themes are “salad,” “om- It sounds so simple as to seem obvious, ty–based Center for Discovery, a not-for- side Lucca, Italy, and it has followed him elette” and variations and combinations but in practice and on the plate (and in profit residential rehabilitation facility ever since. of the two. the mouth) it is a revelation. Although I for children and adults with complex dis- In his study of Pontormo’s life and The elements of Casella’s homage — can’t wait to try it with some fresh sum- abilities and autism spectrum disorders. times, Casella observed that although eggs, pork, greens — is one Pontormo mer garden herbs tossed among the The center encourages the health, the artist was conversant with the court (who notoriously decorated his living greens, this is actually a meal to be sa- engagement and development of those cuisine of the Medicis, the meals he pre- quarters with hanging slabs of panc- vored year round, any time of the day. in its care though a holistic program of pared for himself were quite modest. etta and the like) could have cooked for Casella admits, “This is the only dish I therapy, nutrition, learning and activity Pontormo’s Diary (also known as My himself and fully captures the essence use dry herbs. Why? I don’t know.” in a bucolic Catskills location. A major Book), discovered in Florence at the be- of farm-to-table eating. A lowly mess of For a man whose sartorial accessoriz- focus of the program and its activities is ginning of the 20th century, is an obses- mixed greens becomes a surprisingly ing runs to a large bunch of fresh rose- Thanksgiving Farms, actually a cluster of sively intimate 23-page record of the most tasty and substantial meal with the ad- mary in his shirt pocket, this is no small locations that provide much of the food mundane features of his daily existence dition of pork, dried herbs and a healthy- admission, but then again every artist consumed at the center. DNA is itself an over a two-and-a-half-year period just be- should be allowed some poetic license extended team of farmers, chefs and nu- fore his death in 1557. Pontormo’s detailed now and again. tritionists who espouse a philosophy of but terse account of food eaten (and fa- “seed-to-belly” farming and eating and Pontormo’s Salad mously, expelled), illnesses, the weather, share a belief that “food is medicine.” encounters with acquaintances and fel- Adapted from Chef Cesare Casella, Salumeria Rosi; serves 4 But this DNA offers way more than low painters is unlike any typical artist’s For the dressing: For the salad: eat-your-vegetables sustenance. Program diary, save perhaps Andy Warhol’s. The 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil chief and NYC-based serial restaurateur diary was most likely preserved because 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon mixed dried herbs (use (Beppe, Maremma, Salumeria Rosi) and of the illustrative sketches in its margins. 1 tablespoon red wine any combination of rosemary, thyme, author Cesare Casella has gathered a The manuscript describes a man ab- ¾ teaspoon salt basil, savory, chives, oregano or mint) stable of culinary artisans — chefs April solutely obsessed with his body, his feel- ½ teaspoon freshly ground 3 ½ ounces thinly sliced Italian Bloomfield, Mark Ladner, Bill Telepan, black pepper pancetta, cut into thin strips ings, his culture — and his diet. A two- ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil 6 eggs Salt and fresh-ground black pepper, to taste 4 cups mixed greens, torn into bite-size pieces 1. Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl, combine the vinegars and wine. Whisk in salt and pepper, then the olive oil. Set aside. 2. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. When hot, add dried herbs and pancetta and cook until pancetta is transparent (about 5 to 7 minutes). 3. As the herbs and pancetta cook, lightly beat the eggs with the salt and pepper. (Casella says the secret is to not mix the eggs too much and to allow the whites to begin to set in the hot pan before stirring.) When the pancetta is cooked, add the eggs to the pan and after a minute or so, stir everything slowly but continually. Cook to a very soft consistency. You do not want dry eggs. Remove from the heat just before done. 4. In a large bowl, dress and lightly toss the greens with the dressing. Toss the warm egg-pancetta mixture with the greens lightly with tongs. Divide among four plates and serve immediately.

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Schwartz, Parr and Clements Elected Trustees (from page 1) bent Ray O’Rourke received 211 votes while David Gel- visibly pleased with their first-time wins. “I’m excited,” ber received 175 and James Hoch 168. Parr said. “We had a really great set of candidates … Curto bids farewell and the campaign was not controversial.” She added Haldane trustees held an abbreviated meeting prior that updating Haldane’s Code of Conduct is one project to the 9 p.m. closing of the polls. It she looks forward to working on. marked the last session for Curto, Clements said that the election the long-serving School Board presi- “I felt like he took me under his campaign “could not have been dent. Vice President Jennifer Daly wing … I learned so much. Joe’s a more rewarding process,” one that enabled her to hear from praised him: “I felt like he took me legacy is that he touches every under his wing … I learned so much. members of the community about Joe’s legacy is that he touches every person he works with.” the strengths she might bring person he works with.” as a new trustee while also per- Curto later returned the favor, en- sonally assessing her skills and couraging the current board members and candidates potential contributions. “I really see my role as one of who were present to vote for Daly as the new school supporting the superintendent [Diana Bowers] and her board president at the annual reorganization meet- leadership in determining what the school needs to fo- ing scheduled for July 7. Curto also thanked outgoing cus on.” Clements said that participating in the draft- Trustee Jon Champlin, whose term ends on June 30, ing of a new strategic plan for Haldane had increased commenting that “John is very well respected in the her awareness of the broad range of issues that trustees Butterfield Library Director Gillian Thorpe: ‘We just put community.” A major focus of Champlin’s efforts was must deal with. the information out there honestly ...’ Photos by M. Turton the completion of the new athletic field. Library Director Gillian Thorpe said she was very happy with the positive vote and the new funding it duct a telephone campaign or use other pre-referendum New trustees, new library funds brings to Butterfield Library. “It means I won’t have to tactics in order to get supporters out to vote. “We just Parr and Clements, both political neophytes, were make cuts,” she said. Thorpe said the library didn’t con- put the information out there honestly to see what the public wanted.” The Election Numbers Haldane Central School District Spending Plan: Yes 667 No 259 Transportation Spending: Yes 631 No 291 Trustee Vote Tally • Evan Schwartz: 485 (elected) • Margaret Parr: 462 (elected) • Peggy Clements: 436 (elected) • Sarah Carnevale: 359 • Kory Riesterer: 338 • Charles Hustis III: 305 Julia L. Butterfield Funding Proposition • Yes 518 No 403 • Absentee Ballots: 24 Garrison Union Free School District Spending Plan: Yes 185 No 51 Trustee Vote Tally (all elected) Trustee Jon Champlin helped guide the athletic field Election night marked Joe Curto’s last meeting as • Ray O’Rourke 211 project. His term as trustee ends June 30. Haldane School Board president. • David Gelber 75 • James Hoch 168

Historic District Board Approves Butterfield Design, Final Crucial Test (from page 1) Spring surroundings. But she questioned later adding: “I think there is a very dan- Zgolinski noted that the long building forward.” the “quite small lots” for the single- gerous precedent set in this approval in they dislike contains parking and that “I’m thrilled,” said Donna Anderson, a family homes and remained troubled by regard to mass and scale.” if it were designed differently the park- senior citizen and ardent advocate of the “the mass and scale of the multifamily Bachan spoke in similar terms. “I think ing lot would go outside and consume project. “It’s been a long road.” [condominium] homes. They’re orders of the change in character this will bring to green space. “You’re going to have more Senior center magnitude larger than anything else in the village is just so contrary to what the asphalt” that way, he said. “I don’t agree During its formal monthly meeting the village,” except, perhaps, for the Hal- village has stood for, for so long,” she said. with the comment that this building is- May 5, the county legislature passed a dane school buildings, she said. “In this case, I think it’s gone way, way, too massive for the village.” resolution approving rental of space at Interconnected, with a car garage be- too far.” She said the Butterfield project Junjulas concurred. Guillaro’s team Butterfield for a county senior citizen low, Buildings 4-5-6 appear as one large calls to mind construction in once-charm- listened to the HDRB over the preced- center. The resolution did not call for structure in the plans. ing Hudson Valley towns downriver and ing months and “did a great job of tying placing other county facilities at But- “They are a very internal and urban warned of “Westchesterization.” everything together — everything we terfield, despite comments by County design that, I feel, is not compatible with “Putting behemoth buildings … of the asked for,” he said. Executive MaryEllen Odell and others the village. Because the mass and scale scale of Buildings 4-5-6,” she said, “is not When the meeting ended, Guillaro in recent years about bringing auxiliary of that building outweighs the positive compatible with the scale and character told Philipstown.info that “I’m happy; offices of several county agencies and aspects, I vote ‘no,’” Foley announced, of the village. I vote ‘no.” exhausted. I’m glad it’s over and moving departments to the site. For example, in her March 2014 State of the County Ad-

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Opinion Our Generation By Emilia Barth I asked my grandmother, “Was it like Words can so easily hurt. The people Publisher this when you were in middle school?” who are typing might seem all tough on Philipstown.Info, Inc. Sixth-grader, Haldane Middle School She told me it wasn’t like that. “Did you the Internet but are very different if you hen I was 9 or so, I liked to talk guys date in middle school?” I asked. meet them in person. One little click of Founder about our society. By society I “No,” she said. “We had crushes but the send button can cause extreme re- Gordon Stewart W mean kids are blocked off from the world. kept them pretty secret. It was safer and gret for yourself and others. (1939 - 2014) When you try to talk about something sweeter.” Mothers and fathers seem to be over- serious, they don’t want to hear it, there I wonder what’s happened? I am wor- protective. The reason we have activists Managing Editor ried. I notice all around me people are like Martin Luther King, Rosa Parks, Ra- Kevin E. Foley is no discussion and the topic changes immediately. In 10th period I remember communicating more with their smart- chel Carson, Anne Frank, etc. is because phones and not with their voices and not they were aware of what was going on Arts/Feature Editor hearing, “Did you break up?” or “Do you with their hearts. Am I the only one who in the world, the injustice, poverty, rac- Alison Rooney still love him?” Sexual expressions are common. I remember having a simple, notices what is going on? Texting does ism. I wish there were more discussions Contributing Editor nice conversation with a boy when an- not involve emotion or talking face to about poverty and injustice at my school. Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong other kid made an inappropriate “sexual face. It’s just a screen, easy to misinter- Instead of a “pledge” to stop cyberbully- gesture.” I was very uncomfortable until pret. It’s easier to type on a phone than to ing and a not-so-good movie, why can’t Senior Correspondent a teacher walked in. I don’t think teach- actually talk to the person. This is where there be some real, live discussions be- Michael Turton ers are aware, maybe only a little snip- cyberbullying comes in. It is so simple to tween the students and teachers? pet. I was embarrassed but could not type something hurtful or angry because “Education is the most powerful Layout Editor admit it. no one is actually there. There is no emo- weapon which you can use to change the Kate Vikstrom tion involved except words. world.” ~ Nelson Mandela Calendar Editor Chip Rowe [email protected] Property Owners Should Check Assessments

Reporters Ahead of May 26 Grievance Day Pamela Doan believe the market value on the assess- property tax exemptions each property Peter Farrell Tax Department: Make sure ment roll is significantly higher than the receives. If a homeowner applied for an price for which the property could be exemption and it does not appear on the Photographer you’re paying taxes based Maggie Benmour on an accurate assessment sold have until Grievance Day to file for assessment roll, he or she can use the review of the assessment. grievance process to appeal to the local Advertising Director he New York State Department of For the RP-524 Grievance Form and Board of Assessment Review. step-by-step instructions, homeowners Michele Gedney TTaxation and Finance reminded all Appealing the Board of can visit the Tax Department’s Contest For information on advertising: property owners, including homeown- Assessment Review ruling Your Assessment Web page at tax.ny.gov. 845-809-5584 ers and businesses, to check their assess- Homeowners who do not receive the The local Board of Assessment Review Email: [email protected] ments for accuracy. The deadline to con- requested relief through the grievance will review the case and respond based Advertising closing: test property assessment, also known as process have a low-cost option to appeal. on the information provided. Tuesday at noon “Grievance Day,” is May 26 in most com- Small Claims Assessment Review costs When filing for assessment review, Requirements: PDF or jpeg munities. $30, and the case is handled by a court- property owners are required to provide (minimum 300 dpi) “Once you get your tax bill, it’s too late appointed hearing officer. a market value estimate of the property. Review our rate sheet: to reduce your property’s assessment or To support that estimate, it is helpful to For more information www.philipstown.info/ads restore exemptions you might have lost,” include documentation about the sale of • Find assessments on your city or town © philipstown.info 2015 said Acting Commissioner of Taxation and Finance Kenneth Adams. “Take advantage comparable homes in the community; if website and learn how to understand your property’s assessment at All rights reserved. No part of this of this window of opportunity to make you have a recent appraisal of your prop- tax.ny.gov. publication may be reproduced in sure your assessment is fair and accurate.” erty, that can also be helpful but is not • Watch videos about assessments and any form, mechanical or electronic, Local assessment rolls include the necessary, the state says. the grievance process on the NYSTax- without written permission of the property’s estimated market value. This Property tax exemptions on the Department YouTube channel. publisher. Advertisements designed information is required to be published assessment roll by The Paper are copyrighted and on local websites. Property owners who Assessment rolls also include the may not be reproduced in whole or in part without permission.

Until the donation needs of the fam- ily are made clear, what is most needed Parrott Street Fire is donations of gift certificate cards to Family escapes but loses home local stores: Foodtown, ShopRite, Wal- Mart, etc., and/or cash donations, so that they can purchase what they need most. By Kevin E. Foley Checks made out to “Melissa and Dar- ocal residents were reminded anew rin Santos” may be mailed c/o the Phil- of the critical importance of volun- ipstown Little Leagues address: P.O. Box teer firefighters when an emergen- 347, Cold Spring, NY 10516, or dropped off L at the collection points of 134 East Moun- cy call went out, sirens blared and smoke wafted through Parrott Street in Cold tain Road South and 26 Bank St. Further Spring late Monday afternoon (May 18). information on possible clothing and sup- The incident was a fire at 54 Parrott plies most needed will be published on St., a private one-family residence in a Philipstown.info as it is obtained. neighborhood of houses fairly close to- Right and below, Parrott Street fire gether, as in much of the village. Photos by K.E. Foley The Cold Spring Fire Company was first on the scene at approximately 4 p.m. By then the Santos family, mother and chil- dren, had safely evacuated their home. Anxious neighbors stood by offering what comfort they could to the victims, while worrying about a possible spread of the flames to other homes. Before long, companies from North Highlands, Garrison, Putnam Valley and a large ladder truck from the Fishkill Fire Company joined the mutual effort to put out a stubborn fire that appeared to make a total wreck of the house. By 5:30 p.m., the fire appeared under control as firefighters entered the struc- ture with an array of power saws, axes and claws to root out hidden flames or smoldering wood. www.philipstown.info | Philipstown.info The Paper May 22, 2015 5

Tick Borne Diseases. Serino has said that (from page 1) Tick Free Beacon Wants Albany’s Help her son battled Lyme disease in the past. tick population. The group is currently crease the amount of funding the state In the meantime, one of the most press- working to develop tick traps that could spent on research for tick-borne illnesses. ing tasks for those concerned with mak- cheaply and easily be made with readily Only the first of these bills passed. ing sure that the issue of tick-borne ill- available materials. “We quickly discovered that the in- nesses receives adequate legal attention But the fields and wooded paths of the surance companies are major players in will be figuring out why these diseases Hudson Valley are not the only battle- both state and federal governments and remain severely under-reported. Mem- grounds in the fight against Lyme disease. that they’d like to spend as little money bers of Tick Free Beacon contacted the The halls of government in Albany and as possible treating people,” said Gipson. Dutchess County Department of Public the boardrooms of insurance companies “They’ve done an enormously successful Health to find out how many local cases nationwide are flash points that former job lobbying elected officials and tell- there were of Lyme disease. Just hours State Sen. Terry Gipson knows all too well. ing them that Lyme disease isn’t a real before the meeting, Youatt received a call At the invitation of Tick Free Beacon, Gip- disease, or that Lyme disease is some- from the county with the statistics. The son spoke to a capacity crowd at Beacon’s thing we don’t know enough about, or number she was told shocked her. Howland Public Library on May 12 about that there’s too many dangers in treating Anna Youatt, co-founder of Tick Free “They said only five people in Beacon what citizens can do to enact change. it. As a result, it’s very difficult to move Beacon, presents former state Sen. got Lyme disease last year,” announced “There are a lot of things you can do these issues forward.” Terry Gipson with a drawing made by Youatt at the meeting to audible gasps of about this issue that are not political and “I stood on the floor of the Senate and her son, a Lyme disease survivor. disbelief. “I mean, I know five people just don’t involve government,” Gipson told the chair of the Senate insurance commit- Photo by B. Cronin on my street who got Lyme last year.” the crowd. “But if we really want to make tee told me point-blank that these bills progress in preventing tick-borne illness- were never going to pass because the insur- similar bill could be passed here. es and helping victims of these diseases, ance companies were totally against it.” Beacon resident Audrey Molsky, Gip- Military Training to Be then we’re going to have to pass some The news was discouraging to those son’s former deputy chief of staff, told laws at both the state and federal levels assembled at the Howland Library, many the group that they should avoid easy so- Conducted at West Point that don’t currently exist.” of whom were quite familiar with how lutions like Internet petitions and other Summer noise levels may Like Youatt, Gipson became inter- difficult it can be to receive treatment for means of contacting the state govern- increase ested in tick-borne illnesses after being Lyme disease. Several attendees shared ment that requires little effort. As the rea residents can expect to hear affected personally. In 2012, while cam- stories of being laughed out of doctor’s person in Gipson’s office who dealt with summer training activities conducted offices, misdiagnosed, and — for the the bulk of citizen comments regarding A paigning door-to-door for the state Sen- during May, June, July and August on the ate, he was bitten by a tick and quickly lucky ones who received proper treat- these issues, she found that consistent, military installation, including Camp Buck- came down with Lyme disease. Gipson ment — forced to pay tens of thousands respectful, personal appeals were the ner and Lake Frederick, as of late May. described the experience as “the sickest of dollars in out-of-pocket costs. most effective way of standing out from Opportunities for the cadets include I’ve ever been in my life.” Still, Gipson noted that it took an up- the hundreds of requests that elected of- infantry operations, artillery firing, “I swore then that if I was elected I’d swell of community support to assist ficials receive every day. weapons training, aviation operations, make Lyme disease and other tick-borne in getting the medical protection bill “The amount of effort you put into it military engineering projects, field com- illnesses one of the top priorities of my passed, and the same could still be done equals the amount of response you get in munications, demolitions and survival office, and that’s what we did,” he said. with the remaining bills. Beacon Mayor return,” she said. skills techniques. Randy Casale, who was in attendance While in office, Gipson and his staff Sue Serino Noise levels will be sporadic through presented three bills related to tick-borne with several members of the Beacon City Ironically, the best person to contact mid-August with more activity dur- illnesses. The first offered greater protec- Council, offered to organize local mayors in Albany may be the very person who ing specialized operations in July. tions for doctors treating Lyme disease to lobby the state. Tick Free Beacon co- defeated Gipson in an election last fall. Residents can expect to see and hear using nontraditional methods or more founder Taryn Davis noted that Virginia Republican Sue Serino of Hyde Park, low-flying helicopters in and around aggressive antibiotic regimens, the sec- had recently passed a bill requiring doc- who currently holds the seat in the state the training and cantonment area in support of cadet summer training with ond required insurance companies to tors to inform anyone who is tested for Senate that was previously occupied by cover the costs of treating tick-borne Lyme disease that the test is only effec- increased activity during Air Assault Gipson, was recently named the chair School June 2 to 18. illnesses and the third bill sought to in- tive half the time, and suggested that a of the Senate’s Task Force on Lyme and Desmond-Fish Library Annual Associates Awards Dinner Honoring: Judge Jed S. Rakoff, Hamilton Fish Award Bill Hicks & Bill Sadler, Patricia Adams Award Pat Schories, Alice Curtis Desmond Award

Friday, May 29, 2015 7:00 p.m. Cocktails and Silent Auction L EGAL N OTICE 8:00 p.m. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a Public Hearing will be held by the Dinner and Awards Presentation Town Board of the Town of Philipstown on the 27th day of May, 2015 at 7:30 p.m. and 7:45 p.m., respectively, in connection with the proposal Cocktails and Dancing submitted by Cablevision Systems Corporation to renew it’s Cable Television Franchise in the Northern area of Philipstown, New York and Roundhouse in the Southern area of Philipstown, New York. The draft of the new Franchise Agreement and all comments fi led relative thereto are available 2 Water Street for public inspection at the Offi ce of the Town Clerk of Philipstown during Beacon, NY Town Offi ce Hours. Any person may fi le comments on the application with the Town Clerk or Cablevision of Wappingers Falls, Inc., 6 Executive Plaza, Cocktail Attire Yonkers, New York 10701. RSVP by May 15th By order of the Town Board of the Town of Philipstown DATED: May 13, 2015 To purchase tickets visit Cold Spring, New York www.desmondfishlibrary.org/dinner Tina M. Merando, Town Clerk or call the Library at 845-424-3020. 6 May 22, 2015 The Paper www.philipstown.info | Philipstown.info Digging Up the Past Through Documents at the Putnam History Museum Volunteers Corinne Giunta ful, living thing.” Giunta, a Philipstown resident for only eight years, was look- and Lillian McGuinness help ing for a volunteer opportunity when she find the answers to inquiries moved to the area, and, having done her own family tree, was familiar with that type of research and thought this would By Alison Rooney be interesting. Her dedication earned he questions just keep coming her the PHM’s Elizabeth Todd Healy in. On any given Wednesday, the Volunteer Service Award, which she was Tday the Putnam History Museum honored with last November. (PHM) designates for research, informa- Working from stacks of printed emails, tion might be sought on the birth date as well as assisting with “walk-in” en- of an ancestor, the century-old boundary quiries, Giunta and McGuinness tackle of a property or a particular aspect of questions relating to prominent families manufacturing related to the West Point with long-standing roots in Philipstown, Foundry. The questions arrive from in- including such familiar names as Kem- dividuals living locally and also from ble and Davenport. They frequently get people around the world, each seeking requests for the location of particular some elusive confirmation of informa- graves in one of the many local cemeter- tion related to this side of Putnam Coun- ies. Another regular topic concerns the ty (requests relating to the eastern side lineage of a particular home in the area; Putnam History Museum research volunteers Corinne Giunta, left, and Lillian are directed to the office of the Putnam people are interested in the personal his- McGuinness Photo by A. Rooney County historian in Brewster). tory of their homes. Giunta said it can PHM research librarian volunteers be as vague as “I always pass this large Corinne Giunta and Lillian McGuinness mansion up on a hill … can you tell me Those donations vie for space with box- done by Michigan Tech’s Elizabeth Nor- handle quite a few of them. They, along what it is?” Particulars about houses are es of photo collections, books (two shelves ris and, earlier, by Ralph Brill. Included with Janet Rust and a few other history sought, too: “We have surveys, where hold first editions of all the works of Su- in the collection are interesting snippets buffs, have come to know the museum’s we can find the size, even the original san and Anna Warner, also known as the of foundry-related material, including a archived collections quite well, and, finish on the house — anything within Warner Sisters, of Constitution Island), list of all the foundry workers and their with a carefully catalogued, still largely the boundaries of the historic district,” donated family bibles and a bible of a dif- occupations; two, chosen at random read non-digitalized system, are able to fer- noted McGuinness. Much has to do with ferent kind, a volume called The History “Basha Nelson, Millwright” and “Gou- ret through volumes, papers, maps and satisfying the stipulations of the Historic of Putnam County, by William Pelletreau, verneur Paulding, Owner,” and a House boxes of individual documents to assist District Review Board, with investiga- published in 1886. The museum currently of Representatives post-war report list- those seeking the information. tions into original windows and roofs; has three copies of it, all dog-eared from ing all the ammunition purchased from Neither McGuinness nor Giunta grew photographic proof of the original de- frequent use. There are clippings from lo- the foundry, along with letters, account up in the area (though Rust did — and can signs is always sought after. cal newspapers dating back to the 1860s, books, blueprints and more. handily advise on points such as “there It’s not just curious locals and home- and full newspapers viewable on micro- The Internet has “taken away a bit of was no store there — she’s very accurate, owners seeking details; it’s academics film machines that are now almost as ar- our business,” McGuinness said, “in par- we rely on her quite a bit,” said Giunta), and other researchers, and young stu- chaic as their searchable content. ticular the genealogy sites, like Ancestry. and part of what drew them here was the dents, too. “Sometimes if someone is Although a complete digitalization of com, where you can access true national all-encompassing, rich sense of history writing a local or regional history book, the collection is inevitable, right now the records.” Still, much online information that permeates this region. McGuinness, they’ll fact-check with us — and hope- PHM is limited, economically, to keeping is “heresay, or just not exactly true, for who has been doing this research for al- fully donate a copy of their work once it the collection “as is;” yet both Giunta and instance the name Cold Spring — you most 20 years, called history “a wonder- is published,” Giunta noted. McGuinness said that physically keeping still find it stated that it was named by all of the material in optimal archival George Washington, which probably isn’t shape, i.e., preserved in a manner that true,” McGuinness said. “We have materi- will impede deterioration, is a priority al here you will not find on the Internet.” and a necessity. Even if everything does, Giunta called it “idiosyncratic material, ultimately, become digitalized, both pieces of paper revealing small, historic de- women feel there will still be a desire to tails that won’t make it onto the Internet.” come in and view actual documents, par- A recent inquiry came from a profes- ticularly maps and original photographs. sor in Scotland, whose last name is Hal- Knowing that the present will soon dane. He was researching the American enough become the past, current materi- branch of the family, and of course this als are archived, with important civic sto- led him to James Haldane, for whom ries from local papers, this one included, Haldane School was named. clipped, card-catalogue-indexed and stored Anyone interested in researching at the in one of the numbered boxes that fill sev- museum itself, with the help of the research eral large file-cabinet units. One such cur- librarians, is welcomed between the hours rent topic is the Butterfield development. of 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. each Wednesday. Ap- An entire cabinet is devoted to the pointments are encouraged, and there is museum’s collection of papers devoted a fee of $10 per hour. Copies can be made to the West Point Foundry. This includes onsite. The PHS is located at 63 Chestnut original letters written by Robert Par- St. in Cold Spring. For more information rott, William Young and other figures. on research, phone 845-265-4010, ext. 17, There are also many photographs, all cu- or email [email protected]. Visit put- rated with a directory available, as well namhistorymuseum.org for information as archaeological findings and reports on the museum itself.

On Golden Pond – LAST WEEKEND! Friday, May 22, 8 p.m. Saturday, May 23, 8 p.m. • Sunday, May 24, 4 p.m. join us for our weekly events Cabaret in the Country: Sondheim Unplugged Saturday, May 30, 8 p.m. MAGIC: THE GATHERING fridays at 6pm: Standard tournament, $5 Youth Players: Sherlock Holmes’ Baker Street Irregulars saturdays at 6pm: Draft tournament, $15 June 5, 6 & 7 wednesdays at 6pm: DUNGEONS & DRAGONS Depot Docs: The Hand that Feeds thursdays at 6pm: BOARD GAME NIGHT with Rachel Lears and R. Blotnick sundays at 4pm: PS4, XBOX & WII U TOURNAMENTS June 12, 7:30 p.m. we sell board games, card games, accessories, new & used books, Music Tracks: Maia Sharp warhammer & warhammer 40000, t-shirts & more. June 13, 7:30 p.m. 165 Main Street · Cold Spring · Tel. (845) 809·5614 Tickets: www.brownpapertickets.com or call 800.838.3006 open Noon to 9pm, wed-sun · facebook.com/groombridgegames www.philipstowndepottheatre.org • 845.424.3900 Garrison Landing, Garrison, NY (Theatre is adjacent to train station.)

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Sunrise at Mt. Haleakala, in Hawaii, a photograph by Phil Haber Image courtesy of the artist Red Circle Photo Arts Is a Collective by and for Photographers Exhibit opens at the just-under-two-years-old group. The identity as a group,” Dreyer said, “to have exhibition includes a mix of landscapes, our name associated with certain Desmond-Fish street photography, abstracts and other qualities in the work.” subjects demonstrating the full range Competition is definitely not a facet. By Alison Rooney of the group’s work, images made in “The collective is about crafting and ike-minded: the 18 photographers both digital and film formats, with cultivating the creative process, which who make up the Red Circle Photo black-and-white and color photography ultimately leads to what it truly is all Arts (RCPA) collective share a represented. about — the final image,” according to L Noting that RCPA is not a photogra- the RCPA website. By and large, the Stephen Sondheim continuing curiosity about their art Image courtesy of Phil Geoffrey Bond form, a common level of expertise and phy “club,” founding member Steve group’s point of view is that “we don’t the desire to exchange ideas and also Dreyer pointed out some differences, think the equipment makes the photo enjoy community. This is not to say that recognizing that there are a lot of clubs — it’s an art,” Dreyer said. Sondheim Unplugged their work is similar; in fact they value in the region but that this group has RCPA’s objective is providing mem- its diversity and the opportunity to be been kept intentionally small and is bers with a forum for meeting other Returns to Depot Theatre exposed to other modes of shooting and made up of “advanced enthusiasts as photographers, sharing ideas, exhibiting Two original Broadway cast subject matter. This June, the exhibit A well as professionals.” their work and learning through members perform; cast Red Circle Retrospective highlights the “We’re keeping it to around 20, workshops and presentations. includes four Philipstown locals variety of work produced by members of maximum. We get together once a month Philipstown’s Phil Haber, another (in Tarrytown) and discuss founding member (the third is Patrick or those in the area going through photography as an art form … Cicalo), said, “Virtually all of us have had Fwithdrawal symptoms from the We’re trying to develop an quite a bit of experience (To page 16) absence of another (To page 11) Wylie Thornquist: Drawing Is My Favorite Thing Garrison teenager takes top honors at curriculum at Haldane stuffed with Advanced Placement classes. She said it relaxes her and makes the learning Putnam Arts Council’s competition come more easily. Recently Thornquist took home the honors as Overall By Alison Rooney Best in Show at the 2015 Emerging Artists Exhibition at ylie Thornquist draws all day long. Never without the Putnam Arts Council. Her submission, which consist- a notebook or at least a stray piece of scrap paper ed entirely of her small crammed-with-drawings Mole- to turn into a canvas, she is always grasping a skine attached with Velcro to a pedestal, was part of a W delegation of three from Haldane. All of the artists were fine-tipped pen, colored pencil or other writing imple- ment and creating a character or a kingdom or two. successful, with Benedicta Geithner receiving a first- It happens during the school day, where “there’s an un- place award for the school for her watercolor Tiger in the spoken agreement with my teachers that I draw” — she’s Sun and Henry Dul earning an honorable mention for his a top student, so it falls under the whatever-works-best embellished block print of a tree. category — and at night when she intersperses it with do- Thornquist, who is apt to come out with statements Wylie Thornquist Photo by A. Rooney ing her homework, which there’s a lot of in an 11th-grade like “I love vultures — my favorite!” and is (To page 11) 8 May 22, 2015 The Paper www.philipstown.info | Philipstown.info

Knox’s Headquarters Opens for Season Garrison Art Center Openings 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. 289 Forge Hill Road, Vails Gate 5 - 7 p.m. Jackie Shatz: Figurine 845-561-5498 | nysparks.com 5 - 7 p.m. Susan Knight and Suzan Shutan: The Calendar Planting Root Crops Watered Down For more details and ongoing events, visit philipstown.info. 10 a.m. Cornell Cooperative Extension 23 Garrison’s Landing, Garrison Send event listings to [email protected]. 1 Geneva Road, Brewster | 845-278-6738 845-424-3960 | garrisonartcenter.org Muriel Anderson / Helen Avakian counties.cce.cornell.edu/putnam Film & Theater Friday, May 22 8:30 p.m. Towne Crier Cafe Revolutionary Battle Re-enactment Ira Glass 379 Main St., Beacon 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Stony Point Battlefield 8 p.m. Tarrytown Music Hall Kids & Community 845-855-1300 | townecrier.com 44 Battlefield Road, Stony Point 13 Main St., Tarrytown John Morris Memorial Watchfires (Opening 845-786-2521 | nysparks.com Cruise Control 877-840-0457 | tarrytownmusichall.org Ceremony) 9 p.m. Whistling Willie’s | 184 Main St., Cold Spring Cruise Tour of Bannerman Island On Golden Pond 7 p.m. Veteran Memorial Park | 201 Gypsy Trail 845-265-2012 | whistlingwillies.com 11 a.m. & 12:30 p.m. Beacon dock 8 p.m. Philipstown Depot Theatre Road, Carmel | facebook.com/PCJVC 800-979-3370 | zerve.com/bannerman Talking Machine See details under Friday. 27th Annual Italian Festival 9:30 p.m. Max’s on Main | 246 Main St., Beacon Story Walk Weekend 7 - 10 p.m. East Fishkill Recreation Area 845-838-6297 | maxsonmain.com Noon - 4 p.m. Open hours Music Routes 376 & 82, Hopewell Junction 1 & 2:30 p.m. Toad by the Road animals Mike Milazzo & Broken Arrow Tom Chapin With Jon Cobert 1:30 & 2 p.m. Guide walks 845-226-8988 | joedimaggiolodge.org 9:30 p.m. 12 Grapes | 12 N. Division St., Peekskill 11 a.m. Cold Spring Farmers’ Market Wildlife Education Center | 25 Boulevard, Cornwall 914-737-6624 | 12grapes.com 1601 Route 9D, Garrison | csfarmmarket.org Film & Theater 845-534-7781 | hhnaturemuseum.org Qu Boii Hefestus Iron Pour On Golden Pond 10 p.m. The Hudson Room | 23 S. Division St., 27th Annual Italian Festival 3 p.m. Mimi Sun Longo 8 p.m. Philipstown Depot Theatre 1 - 10 p.m. East Fishkill Recreation Area Peekskill | 914-788-3663 | hudsonroom.com 4 p.m. Amazing Sensationals 10 Garrison’s Landing, Garrison See details under Friday. 5 p.m. Jack Grace Band 845-424-3900 | philipstowndepottheatre.org Saturday, May 23 Kayak Tours 6:30 p.m. Hugh Pool Band Music 1 p.m. Constitution Marsh 8 p.m. Big Lazy 3 p.m. Destination Waterfall Mayfest NY: Music / Art / Yoga Kids & Community 10 p.m. Dr. Lucky’s Burlesque Hudson River Expeditions 6:45 p.m. Opening ceremony Former Tallix Foundry Site | Hanna Lane, Beacon Antique Show & Flea Market 14 Market St., Cold Spring 7 p.m. Hayley Jane and the Primates hefestusironpour.com 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Stormville Airport 845-809-5935 | hudsonriverexpeditions.com 8 p.m. Funky Dawgz Brass Band 428 Route 216, Stormville The City Boys Allstars African Drum Experience (ages 8+) 9 p.m. The Brummy Brothers 845-221-6561 | stormvilleairportfleamarket.com 7:30 & 10 p.m. 12 Grapes 1:30 p.m. Beacon Recreation Center 10 p.m. Ryan Montbleau See details under Friday. Cold Spring Farmers’ Market 23 W. Center St., Beacon Surprise Lake Camp Electroacoustic Ambiant Chamber Ensemble 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Boscobel 845-765-8440 | cityofbeacon.org Lake Surprise Road, Cold Spring | mayfestny.com 1601 Route 9D, Garrison | csfarmmarket.org Workshop 8 p.m. Embark 1940s USO Show Mayfest NY: Music / Art / Yoga Health & Fitness 7 p.m. FDR Library (Wallace Center) 925 South St., Peekskill 8:30 a.m. - Midnight Women’s Ritual Circle Dance 4079 Albany Post Road, Hyde Park 917-671-7772 | facebook.com/embarkpeekskill Surprise Lake Camp 3 p.m. Center for Creative Education 845-486-7745 | fdrlibrary.marist.edu Lake Surprise Road, Cold Spring | mayfestny.com 464 Main St., Beacon | nadakhodlova.com Live Jazz 8 p.m. Chill Wine Bar New York Rat Pack Dinner Show World War II Military Displays Art & Design 173 Main St, Beacon 7:30 p.m. Putnam County Golf Course 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. FDR Library 845-765-0885 | facebook.com/chillwinebar 187 Hill St., Mahopac 4079 Albany Post Road, Hyde Park House, Studio & Landscape Tour 845-808-1881 | homestylecaterersinc.com 845-486-7745 | fdrlibrary.marist.edu 11 a.m. & 1:30 p.m. Manitoga Valerie Capers Quartet 8 p.m. BeanRunner Café | Details under Friday Five Toed Dragon Barn Star Antiques Show 584 Route 9D, Garrison 8 p.m. BeanRunner Café 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Dutchess County Fairgrounds 845-424-3812 | visitmanitoga.org Live Music 201 S. Division St., Peekskill 6550 Spring Brook Ave., Rhinebeck The Pareidolia Project (Performance) 8 p.m. The Depot Restaurant 914-737-1701 | beanrunnercafe.com 845-876-0616 | barnstar.com 1 p.m. Gallery 66 NY 1 Depot Square, Cold Spring 66 Main St., Cold Spring 845-265-5000 | coldspringdepot.com 845-809-5838 | gallery66ny.com Loudon Wainwright III CONSERVATION CONVERSATION Spring Art Exhibition 8:30 p.m. Towne Crier Cafe 1 - 5 p.m. Lake Carmel Arts Center See details under Friday. Constitution Marsh Audubon Center and Sanctuary 640 Route 52. Kent Lakes 100 and Zero Desmond-Fish Library 845 228-2685 | artsonthelake.org 9 p.m. Quinn’s Garrison Art Center Vitae Ascendere Trunk Show 330 Main St., Beacon 1 - 8 p.m. Open Concept Gallery 845-831-8065 | quinnsbeacon.com Hudson Highlands Land Trust 125 Main St., Cold Spring Harmony Road invite you to add your own creative voice and unique observations to these nature-inspired events 845-260-0141 | openconceptgallery.com 9 p.m. Whistling Willie’s LOVE Docent Tour See details under Friday. 2 p.m. Hudson Valley Center for Contemporary Art The Whiskey Wailers 1701 Main St., Peekskill 9 p.m. Max’s on Main 914-788-0100 | hvcca.org See details under Friday. Hefestus Iron Pour Slam Allen 2 - 5 p.m. Scratch mold workshops 10 p.m. The Hudson Room Sturgeon Brandon Ballengée 3 - 8 p.m. Metal pour See details under Friday. Former Tallix Foundry Site May 31, 3:00 - 5:00 Breathing Space for the Hudson at Garrison Art Center Hanna Lane, Beacon Meetings & Lectures Brandon Ballengée, visual artist, biologist and environmental activist based in New York, presents an exhibition of transdisciplinary artworks inspired from hefestusironpour.com | See music lineup below. A Tale of Two Revolutionary War Prisoners his ecological eld and laboratory research along with a presentation and talk. 2 p.m. Washington’s Headquarters His work is not only beautiful , but is an impassioned visual voice in defense of Visit www.philipstown.info for news 84 Liberty St., Newburgh conservation. updates and latest information. 845-562-1195 | nysparks.com garrisonartcenter.org

June 26, 10:30 - 3:00 A Nest for Every Bird at Constitution Marsh & Desmond-Fish Library BEAUTIFUL A collaborative program for families to explore the world of birds and their natural NATURAL habitats. Starting with a morning bird walk at Constitution Marsh followed by an afternoon of bird-inspired stories and art at the Desmond-Fish Library. Artwork MARBLE created as part of the program will be exhibited in the library’s children’s room Each tile is hand- throughout the summer. selected for it desmond shlibrary.org beautiful color and character. July 10, 5:30 - 7:00 For Every Bird at Desmond-Fish Library Carved from An exhibition of nests created at the Nest for Every Bird workshop along with large marble selected works from Brandon Ballengée’s visual art project “Breathing Space for blocks, no the Hudson.” All are invited to the reception. Young artists will be invited to speak two stones about what inspired his or her nest, which wil be on display in the library’s childrens’ room throughout the summer. Ballengée Exhibition continues through July 18. will ever be desmond shlibrary.org alike. Handcrafted July 13 - August 9, 9:00 - 6:00 River of Words Poetry Trail at Constitution Marsh in the Winding through the beautiful natural setting of Constitution Marsh Audubon USA from Center and Sanctuary, the Hudson Highlands Land Trust presents a self-guided imported outdoor exhibition of nature-inspired children’s poetry. Featured works are marble. created by students from public schools within the Land Trust’s mission area during environmental education workshops oered free through HHLT’s Regional 86 Main Street, Cold Spring, NY 10516 River of Words program. Friday, Saturday & Sunday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. hhlt.org constitutionmarsh.audubon.org [email protected] All events are free and open to the public. Please visit referred websites for more information. Phone 845.297.3786 www.philipstown.info | Philipstown.info The Paper May 22, 2015 9

Honor Our Nation’s Fallen Soldiers Wreath-Laying Ceremony Kids’ Craft Hour Sunday, May 24 2 p.m. New Windsor Cantonment 11:45 a.m. Trophy Point, West Point 4 p.m. Desmond-Fish Library 374 Temple Hill Road, New Windsor 845-938-4159 | westpointband.com 472 Route 403, Garrison Kids & Community 845-561-1765 | nysparks.com Memorial Day Hike (Moderate) 845-424-3020 | desmondfishlibrary.org Antique Show & Flea Market Memorial Day Commemoration: Mourn 1 p.m. Scenic Hudson trailhead Health & Fitness 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Stormville Airport Firelocks Howland Avenue at Route 9D, Beacon See details under Saturday. 2:45 p.m. Stony Point Battlefield 845-462-7418 | midhudsonadk.org Yoga With Kathie Scanlon (First Session) 9:30 a.m. VFW Hall Beacon Flea Market See details under Saturday. Graveside Memorial Service 34 Kemble Ave., Cold Spring 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. 6 Henry St., Beacon 1:30 p.m. FDR Library (Rose Garden) Art & Design 845-424-4618 | philipstownrecreation.com 845-202-0094 | beaconflea.blogspot.com 4079 Albany Post Road, Hyde Park Mayfest NY: Music / Art / Yoga House, Studio & Landscape Tour 845-486-7745 | fdrlibrary.marist.edu Caregiver Support Group for Grandparents, 11 a.m. & 1:30 p.m. Manitoga Aunts & Uncles 8:30 a.m. - Midnight 18th-Century Graveside Ceremony See details under Saturday. 6:30 p.m. Desmond-Fish Library See details under Saturday. 2 p.m. New Windsor Cantonment 472 Route 403, Garrison World War II Military Displays Spring Art Exhibition See details under Sunday. 1 - 5 p.m. Lake Carmel Arts Center 908-230-8131 | pampetkanas.com 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. FDR Library Kayak Tour See details under Saturday. See details under Saturday. 2:30 p.m. Constitution Marsh Zumba (First Session) 8 p.m. Philipstown Recreation Center VFW/American Legion Memorial Day Film & Theater Hudson Valley Expeditions 107 Glenclyffe Drive, Garrison Presentation See details under Saturday. Swan Lake Legends (Ballet on Film) 11 a.m. Parrott Gun Memorial 845-424-4618 | philipstownrecreation.com 2 p.m. Paramount Hudson Valley Cold Spring Waterfront Art & Design 1008 Brown St., Peekskill Sports Barn Star Antiques Show Storm King Art Center Open 914-739-0039 | paramounthudsonvalley.com Haldane vs. Garrison (Modified Lacrosse) 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Dutchess County Fairgrounds 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. 1 Museum Road, New Windsor On Golden Pond 4:15 p.m. Haldane School See details under Saturday. 845-534-3115 | stormking.org 4 p.m. Philipstown Depot Theatre 15 Craigside Drive, Cold Spring Beacon Farmers Market House, Studio & Landscape Tour See details under Friday. 845-265-9254 | haldaneschool.org 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Scenic Hudson River Center 11 a.m. & 1:30 p.m. Manitoga Long Dock Drive, Beacon Music See details under Saturday. Meetings & Lectures 845-234-9325 | beaconfarmersmarket.org Bardian Ensemble Spring Art Exhibition Highland Garden Club Cruise Tour of Bannerman Island 2 p.m. Storm King Art Center | 1 Museum Road, 1 - 5 p.m. Lake Carmel Arts Center Noon. Butterfield Library | 10 Morris Ave., Cold 11 a.m. & 12:30 p.m. Beacon dock New Windsor | 845-534-3115 | stormking.org See details under Saturday. Spring | 845-265-3040 | butterfieldlibrary.org 800-979-3370 | zerve.com/bannerman The Great Blue Music Board of Trustees Geek Pride Day 4 p.m. BeanRunner Café | Details under Friday 7 p.m. Village Hall | 85 Main St., Cold Spring The Big Takeover 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Croton Point Park 845-265-3611 | coldspringny.gov Jeff Haynes Presents: Pete Seeger, The 4 p.m. Memorial Park, Beacon westchestergeeks.com Storm King beaconriverfest.org Memorial Day Farm Fest 7:30 p.m. Towne Crier Cafe Wednesday, May 27 John Menegon’s 3-O (Jazz) 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Fishkill Farms See details under Friday. 8 p.m. Quinn’s | See details under Friday. 9 Fishkill Farm Road, Hopewell Junction Palberta Kids & Community 845-897-4377 | fishkillfarms.com 9 p.m. Quinn’s | See details under Friday. Desmond-Fish Library Story Walk Weekend Tuesday, May 26 10:15 a.m. Music & Motion for Toddlers Noon - 4 p.m. Wildlife Education Center Meetings & Lectures Kids & Community 1:30 p.m. Preschool Story Hour See details under Saturday. From the Badge of Military Merit to the See details under Tuesday.

Children and Families: Wally McGuire Tour Purple Heart Howland Public Library Philipstown Recreation Center (First 10 a.m. Knitting Club 1 p.m. Storm King Art Center 2 p.m. Washington’s Headquarters Sessions) 1 Museum Road, New Windsor See details under Saturday. 10:30 a.m. Baby & Me (ages 0–2) 12:30 p.m. Mudbunnies Clay (ages 3–5) 845-534-3115 | stormking.org 4 p.m. Crazy 8s Math Club (grades 3–4) 3:45 p.m. Clay / Ceramics (grades K–3) 27th Annual Italian Festival Monday, May 25 313 Main St., Beacon 107 Glenclyffe Drive, Garrison 2 p.m. Memorial Tribute to U.S. Military 845-831-1134 | beaconlibrary.org 845-424-4618 | philipstownrecreation.com Memorial Day 6 p.m. Music by Party Bus 10 p.m. Fireworks Government offices closed East Fishkill Recreation Area | Details under Friday Local libraries closed Kayak Tour Kids & Community 1:30 p.m. Constitution Marsh Blue Star Museum Program Opens Hudson Valley Expeditions arts.gov/national/blue-star-museums See details under Saturday. Free admission for active-duty military 3rd Annual Beacon Peace Awards Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony 2 p.m. Howland Cultural Center 9 a.m. Main Street, Cold Spring 477 Main St., Beacon Followed by ceremony at Cold Spring Cemetery 845-831-4988 | howlandculturalcenter.org Refreshments at American Legion YOGA with Jul ian Pa i k

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Public Hearings - Cable Franchises Navigating Healthcare Options (from page 9) Music The Calendar 7:30 p.m. Philipstown Town Hall 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Howland Public Library Eliza Paltauf 238 Main St., Cold Spring | 845-265-3329 313 Main St., Beacon | 800-453-4666 Toddler Tales (ages 2–3) 7:30 p.m. Towne Crier Cafe | Details under Friday 3 p.m. Howland Public Library philipstown.com | Rescheduled from May 6 misn-ny.org | Appointment required. Bobby Previte Quartet See details under Tuesday. 9 p.m. Quinn’s | See details under Friday. Film & Theater African Drum Experience (ages 8+) Thursday, May 28 International Film Night: What’s in a Name? 6 p.m. University Settlement Camp Meetings & Lectures (France, 2012) 724 Wolcott Ave., Beacon Kids & Community Digital Responsibility for Families and Children 7 p.m. Howland Public Library | 313 Main St., 845-765-8440 | cityofbeacon.org Butterfield Library 10 a.m. Garrison School (Library) Beacon | 845-831-1134 | beaconlibrary.org Clearwater Public Sail 10:30 a.m. Bouncing Babies 1100 Route 9D, Garrison 6 p.m. Beacon waterfront 12:30 p.m. Little Bookworms (ages 2.5–5) 845-424-3689 | gufspta.org Music 845-265-8080 | clearwater.org 10 Morris Ave., Cold Spring Code Update Committee Tripe Weekly Car Show 845-265-3040 | butterfieldlibrary.org 7 p.m. Village Hall | 85 Main St., Cold Spring 7 p.m. The Pantry | 3091 Route 9, Cold Spring 6 - 9 p.m. Bear Mountain State Park Howland Public Library 845-265-3611 | coldspringny.gov 845-265-2840 | thepantrycs.com 55 Hessian Drive, Bear Mountain 10 a.m. Brain Games for Seniors Josh Ritter 845-786-2731 | nysparks.com 10:30 a.m. Pre-K Story Time (ages 3–5) Friday, May 29 8 p.m. Tarrytown Music Hall 3:30 p.m. Lego Club (ages 4+) See details under Saturday. Health & Fitness See details under Tuesday. Kids & Community Steve Chizmadia and the Accidental Gypsies Power Hour Exercise Class for Women Meat and Vegetable Store Open Preschool on the Farm: Life on the Pond 8 p.m. BeanRunner Café | Details under May 22 (First Session) 3 - 6 p.m. Glynwood Farm (ages 2–4) C.J. Chenier & the Red Hot Louisiana Band 9:30 a.m. Philipstown Recreation Center 362 Glynwood Road, Cold Spring 10 a.m. Common Ground Farm 8:30 p.m. Towne Crier Cafe 107 Glenclyffe Drive, Garrison 845-265-3338 | store.glynwood.org 79 Farmstead Lane, Wappingers Falls See details under May 22. 845-424-4618 | philipstownrecreation.com Children Read to Dogs 845-231-4424 | commongroundfarm.org Electric Beef Nutrition 101 3:30 p.m. Desmond-Fish Library Cooking Class: Vegan Cooking 9 p.m. Whistling Willie’s | Details under May 22 7 p.m. All Sport Health & Fitness See details under Tuesday. 3 p.m. Dempsey House | 1992 Crompond Road, The High East 17 Old Main St., Fishkill Clay/Ceramics (grades 4–6) (First Session) Cortlandt Manor | 914-734-3780 | hvhc.org/events 9:30 p.m. 12 Grapes | Details under May 22 845-896-5678 | allsportfishkill.com 3:45 p.m. Philipstown Recreation Center Relay for Life of Fishkill The Dave Merrill Experiment Art & Design See details under Wednesday. 4 p.m. Dutchess County Stadium 9:30 p.m. Max’s on Main | Details under May 22 Painting Class for Seniors (First Session) ECO/STEM Night 1500 Route 9D, Wappingers Falls Little Games 10 a.m. & 1 p.m. Philipstown Recreation Center 6:30 p.m. Haldane School 845-216-1139 | relayforlife.org/fishkillny 10 p.m. The Hudson Room | Details under May 22 15 Craigside Drive, Cold Spring 107 Glenclyffe Drive, Garrison Bannerman Island Tour & Summit Hike Meetings & Lectures 845-424-4618 | philipstownrecreation.com 845-265-9254 | haldaneschool.org 6 p.m. Newburgh dock Integration of Science and Spirituality (Opens) Free to Philipstown residents over 62. Health & Fitness 800-979-3370 | zerve.com/bannerman 3 p.m. Garrison Institute | 14 Mary’s Way, Garrison Desmond-Fish Library Associates Dinner Music Trauma, PTSD & Suicide: Helping 845-424-4800 | garrisoninstitute.org 7 p.m. The Roundhouse at Beacon Falls Professionals at Risk Andy Stack (Hammond Organ Jazz) 2 E. Main St., Beacon 6 p.m. TOPS Auditorium | 110 Old Route 6, Carmel 8 p.m. Quinn’s | See details under Friday. 845-424-3020 | desmondfishlibrary.org/dinner Ongoing 845-808-1400 | putnamcountyny.com Meetings & Lectures Art & Design Health & Fitness Art & Design Recreation Commission Trauma, PTSD & Suicide: Helping Visit philipstown.info/galleries Adult Clay/Ceramics (First Session) 7 p.m. Village Hall | 85 Main St., Cold Spring Professionals at Risk 10 a.m. Philipstown Recreation Center 845-265-3611 | coldspringny.gov 9 a.m. TOPS Auditorium | Details under Thursday Religious Services 107 Glenclyffe Drive, Garrison Parent Education Evening: Female Students Visit philipstown.info/services 845-424-4618 | philipstownrecreation.com Basic Pilates (First Session) (grades 9–12) 9:15 a.m. Philipstown Recreation Center Meetings & Lectures 7 p.m. Beacon High School | 101 Matteawan Ave., Visit www.philipstown.info for news See details under Tuesday. Beacon | 845-838-6900 | beaconcityK12.org updates and latest information. Support Groups | Visit philipstown.info/sg



 
  


 

  

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Wylie Thornquist: Drawing Is My Favorite Thing (from page 7) Sondheim Unplugged Returns to Depot Theatre (from page 7) captivated by things like transcenden- pens. Each is filled with hundreds of talism — one of her drawings is a tiny markings, inviting the eye to linger edition of Sondheim Unplugged, the Dowdy (Broadway’s Hairspray), Eric portrait of Ralph Waldo Emerson and and soak them in and prompting evening of songs and anecdotes by and Michael Gillett (Broadway’s Sweet Smell others in his circle, is largely untrained curiosity. about the composer returns — for the of Success, Kiss Me Kate, The Frogs), first time since 2013 — to the Depot Julie Heckert (Evita national tour, Simply as an artist. She participated in two art She also paints, on occasion, and Theatre, as part of the Cabaret In the Streisand at the Depot), Jacob Hoffman intensives as well as the mentor pro- experiments on fabrics. “Last year I Country series, for one night, Saturday, (Vineyard Theatre’sI’ll Be Damned, 54 gram at the Garrison Art Center, which bought a fabric marker and used it to May 30, at 8 p.m. Below’s 1776), Lisa Sabin (Half Moon paired her with adult artist Sheryl make a print. One piece was done on a Theatre’sAnd the World Goes Round, the Two earlier editions of the show were Levine, and she’s taken art every year at white skirt. The markings made it fray Depot’s The Way of the World) and Lucia sold out, a testament to the devotion Haldane, but outside of that she has had on the bottom, it disintegrated, but I Spina (Broadway’s Kinky Boots, Legally shown by Sondheim aficionados. no formal instruction. decided it was ephemeral and com- Blonde, South Pacific, Les Miserables, Sondheim Unplugged is the creation Spelling Bee). She began pletely fine that of Garrison’s Phil Geoffrey Bond, who drawing as a small way,” she ex- debuted the series in July 2010, in As always, Bond (a MAC/Bistro/Nightlife child, “mostly plained. celebration of Sondheim’s 80th birthday, and BroadwayWorld Award–winner) flowers and For her at New York’s Laurie Beechman Theatre, will host, regaling the audience with veggies, then Garrison Art and has continued to present it at 54 interesting and amusing Sondheimian fairies — I’m still Center mentor Below, where he served as director tidbits concerning the creation of each in my fairy kick,” project, she of programming and then director of work featured in the show, as well as the she remarked. “I decided to turn original programming. composer’s life. Musical direction is by Joe Goodrich. have so much fun her portraits of This edition is highlighted by two special with detail. As a transcendentalists guests, each a company member of the At Sondheim Unplugged, audiences kid I carried a into one large original Broadway version of a Sondheim can expect to hear music from the million things with portrait. “I did show: Teri Ralston, who created the roles composer’s most beloved works from me, twigs, pieces of thumbnails of of Jenny in Company and Mrs. Nordstrom the stage, film and television, including A lint, very small Ralph Waldo in A Little Night Music, and Sarah Rice, Little Night Music, Into the Woods, Sunday things. Now I Emerson and got who created the role of Johanna in in the Park With George, A Funny Thing integrate it into my taken with his Sweeney Todd. Happened on the Way to the Forum, Pacific Overtures, Sweeney Todd, Follies, Passion, art. I still love tiny first brush with They will be joined by a group of other Anyone Can Whistle, Dick Tracy, Evening performers, many with Broadway and things; my room is otherworldliness Primrose, Reds and many more, all national tour credits, some who live full of them: dried [inspired by accompanied by piano only. flowers, bones.” William Blake’s]: locally. The cast includes Lucy Austin Thornquist is a tree full of (Haldane’s Anything Goes), Christine Tickets are $30 and can be obtained interested in a lot angels. I made my Bokhour (Broadway’s Chicago), Joshua through brownpapertickets.com or by Drawing by Wylie Thornquist Dixon (2014 Bistro and BroadwayWorld calling 800-838-3006. For information, of things but has a own angel tree: Award–winning vocalist), Michelle see philipstowndepottheatre.org. particular bent for larger scale, with textile and fashion design, which she a thick pen.” hopes to study in college, along with Thornquist liked what she saw at the 60-plus-year-old-artists-working-togeth- illustration. During her time at Emerging Artist show, which displayed er thing. I’m not sure what I’ll do, but Support Groups Haldane, she has started an extracur- works from artists from all over Putnam I’m always generating something.” ricular art club and co-coordinated County. “There were some very beauti- For a full list of area support last year’s big Fashion as Art show, ful pieces there,” she said. “Much groups, visit: which she is doing again right now, realistic art, still lifes. The woman there Visit www.philipstown.info for news albeit on a much smaller scale. invited me back for a young-artists-and- updates and latest information. philipstown.info/sg “We’re working on a decades theme for this one. There’ll be around 10 designers creating maybe 15 pieces. We have a lot less funding, but it’s almost an advantage as it forces designers to go to thrift stores to find fabric. 19 Front St., Newburgh, NY For example, I went to 845-561-3686 www.downingfilmcenter.com Graymoor and got this huge grab-bag full of Now Showing colorful things, lots of bed Far From the sheets!” The show will take place in the second Madding Crowd half of June at a location (PG-13) yet to be determined. FRI 5:15 8:00 “This year it’s student- SAT 2:30 5:15 8:00, SUN 2:30 5:15 driven, but we’re still MON, TUE & WED 7:30 working with Barbara THU 2:00 7:30 Galazzo and Gallery 66 NY,” Thornquist said, “and Also Providing Films At I’m learning how hard it is MONROE THEATERS to coordinate designers.” at TMACC Thornquist is also Artwork by Wylie Thornquist Photos by A. Rooney 34 Millpond Parkway involved in another art Monroe, NY 10950 • 845.395.9055 project, this one linking several Haldane artists (the others are Cameron Hender- 845-809-5174 Now Showing son and Jonas Petkus) with the commu- Tomorrowland (PG) nity in the form of creating a mural-like www.thehighlandstudio.com FRI 2:00 5:00 8:00 painting to be displayed in front of the SAT 12:00 3:00 6:00 9:00 large wooden structures that currently SUN 1:00 4:00 7:00, MON 7:00 dominate the Foodtown windows. Work- HIGHLAND PRINTING TUE 2:00 7:00, WED & THU 7:00 ing under the guidance of Haldane High & PICTURE FRAMING School art teacher Tom Locascio, the three artists have been meeting for Serving Cold Spring, Beacon, NYC & beyond since 1997 I Am Big Bird months, painting on a canvas in the The Caroll Spinney Story (NR) school’s art room that will be trans- •Great selection of frame mouldings• FRI 2:10 4:25 7:00 ferred, upon completion, to the store for SAT 12:10 2:25 4:40 7:00 display. That’s where the “I love vul- • Beautiful archival rag & photo papers & canvas • SUN 1:10 3:25 5:40, MON 7:10 tures” came in — Thornquist said • Printing for artists and photographers is our specialty • TUE 2:10 7:10, WED & THU 7:10 though there is no real theme it is filled with depictions of animals and birds, • Expert scanning of all sizes • Good Kill (R) with part of the background conveyed • Art Gallery • Prints Available • in the form of corks obtained from FRI 2:20 4:50 7:30 Riverview Restaurant. • Specializing In Local Scenes • Old And New • SAT 12:20 2:50 5:20 7:50 Thornquist’s love for detail is amply SUN 1:20 3:50 6:20, MON 7:20 d Sprin evident in her drawings, which she 31 Stephanie Lane • Col g • New York • appointments suggested TUE 2:20 7:20, WED & THU 7:20 usually does with fine-tipped ballpoint 12 May 22, 2015 The Paper www.philipstown.info | Philipstown.info

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This year, the conference focused on glob- Girl Scouts Learn About al security in a resource-strained world. Volunteer Firefighting According to Jack Kramer, chair of the Troops visit North Highlands Department of Political Science and In- Fire Department ternational Relations, the award was an enormous honor to Perkins and to the irst-grade Daisy Troop 2032 and Ju- university. Fnior Girl Scout Troop 2912 recently The University of Mary Washington visited the North Highlands Fire Depart- is a selective public liberal arts and sci- ment. Emily Knapp, a volunteer firefighter ences university in Virginia. and lifetime Girl Scout member who was a gold award recipient, took time off from her college studies at the University of Computer Clinics for New Haven to spend the afternoon with Adults at Library the girls, sharing her stories about fire- June and July sessions teach web skills fighting, talking about the importance of fire safety, showing the girls how different he Desmond-Fish Library in Garri- equipment works, and giving them a tour Tson is holding a series of clinics on of the facilities. The girls learned the dif- Haldane Elementary School students kick off Discovery Month on May 6. Tuesday evenings in June and July to ferences between the types of trucks the Photo courtesy of Haldane Central School teach computer-related skills. The ses- fire company has and how each truck with sions are free and will cover a variety of its varying equipment helps fight a blaze. Summer Reading Starts Local Grad Wins Naval topics, including creating a free website, They also learned how every member of at Desmond-Fish Academy Essay Award genealogy resources, Etsy, social media the fire company is a volunteer, what that marketing, keeping kids safe online and entails and how rewarding it is to give Every Hero Has a Story begins series Christian Perkins ’11 writes on water protecting online privacy. back to your community in that way. of programs June 9 scarcity June 9 at 6:30 p.m. Keeping Kids Safe Online and Limiting Screen Time: Learn uesday, June 9, at 4 niversity of Mary Washington stu- how you can limit your kids’ screen time p.m., the Desmond- dent and Haldane High School grad- T U and Internet access. Fish Library will kick uate Christian Perkins was the winner of June 23 at 6:30 p.m. Genealogy Work- off the Summer Read- the Naval Academy Foreign Affairs essay shop: Learn how you can use online tools ing Program with a competition, presented at the organiza- to research your family tree. This ses- superhero party. Par- tion’s 55th annual conference in Annapo- sion is hosted by Chip Rowe and Cathy ticipants who come lis, Maryland. Lilburne. in costume may get a Perkins’ essay, “Conflict and Water June 30 at 6:30 p.m. Social Media prize. Stacy Labriola Scarcity,” explores how water scarcity ex- Marketing for Businesses, Nonprofits will lead a family sing- acerbates conflict in states and regions and Freelancers: This panel discuss will along, and there will that experience extreme drought. Per- cover how you can cultivate your digital be a superhero photo kins’ essay was recognized out of more audience and help them become your shoot. This year’s than 150 delegates’ papers representing online ambassadors. Panelists are Dave theme, Every Hero Has universities from around the world. Girl Scouts visit the North Highlands firehouse. Photo provided McCarthy from Tightrope Interactive, a Story, will feature Perkins is the son of Patrick and Luisa author Debra Anastasia and online pro- added opportunities for teens and adults Perkins of Sierra, California, and gradu- moter Pam McCluskey. to win prizes for reading, too. ated from Haldane in 2011. He is the sev- July 7 at 6:30 p.m. Creating a Free Discovery Month Celebrate Summer Reading with enth political science or international af- Website With Wix: Make a free website events all summer long: fairs student from UMW to have won the Observed at Haldane with Wix’s online templates. • Saturday, June 20, at 11:30 a.m. The competition. Culminating night to highlight July 14 at 6:30 p.m. Online Privacy – 4-H Puppeteers: Saving the Day with Since 1960, the U.S. Naval Academy events May 28 Managing Your Digital Footprint: Learn Heroic Humor has hosted undergraduate students from simple steps to secure your data. ll Haldane Elementary School stu- • Thursday, June 25, at 5 p.m. Family the U.S and around the world to discuss July 21 at 6:30 p.m. Etsy Workshop for dents met at the flagpole on Monday Movie Night: Big Hero 6 a theme from current global affairs in a A Beginners and Advanced (To next page) morning, May 6, to celebrate the kickoff • Thursday, July 9 at 4 p.m. The 2x2 conference, which took place in April. for Discovery Month. The children re- Petting Zoo Comes to the Library cited the Pledge of Allegiance and the • Saturday, July 18, at 1 p.m. Desmond- Haldane Pledge together. Then there was Fish Library Comic Con a review of the events going on in May. • Thursday, July 23, at 4 p.m. Wayfinder Safety during “Ride Your Bike to School Adventure Capture the Flag program Week” was stressed with Trajan McCar- • Thursday, July 30, at 5 p.m. Family thy modeling the use of a safety helmet. Movie Night: The Incredibles A new plan for improving recycling in the • Thursday, Aug. 27, at 5 p.m. Family cafeteria was unveiled by fourth-graders Movie Night: Up Elliott Goldberg, Rowan Kuzminski, Liv The Desmond-Fish Library is located Villella and Roy Smith. Screen Free Week at 472 Route 403 (at the corner of Route was also discussed. A Discovery Night 9D) in Garrison. will be held on May 28 to highlight many For more information about any of the of the things going on in the classrooms library’s upcoming programs, visit des- at Haldane Elementary School, so save mondfishlibrary.org or call 845-424-3020. the date.

Buying Gold, Silver, Diamonds, Coins, etc. Specializing in estate jewelry. We buy to resell, not to scrap. 171 Main Street Cold Spring NY 10516 On Sunday, May 17, the First Presbyterian Church of Philipstown welcomed this • Thursday & Friday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. year’s confirmation class as members, Cold Spring residents Riley Johanson, • Saturday & Sunday 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. left, Julie Geller, Molly Reid and Riley Bissinger. The confirmands and Rev. Leslie Mott led the worship service in which they shared experiences from their recent Midnight Run and read a scripture drama based on their retreat study about Jesus and the Woman at the Well. It was also “Jazz Sunday,” in which Tom McCoy, Lisa Sabin and the jazz combo of Ed Xiques, Lew Scott, Gareth Guest and Mike LaRocco provided music for the service. The confirmands read their statements of faith interspersed with verses of the Duke Ellington tune Something ‘Bout Believing, which also featured the church’s Chancel Choir. A celebratory luncheon with catering from B&L Deli was shared by the congregation and visitors following the service. Photo courtesy of First Presbyterian Church of Philipstown Store: 845-265-2323 • Cell: 914-213-8749 www.philipstown.info | Philipstown.info The Paper May 22, 2015 13

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(from previous page) Merchants: that blend painting and sculpture and Learn how to sell your handmade and resonate with the scale and narrative of Share Your News With Our Readers vintage goods on Etsy and how to build medieval and archaic sculpture. hare news and announcements with the readers of Philipstown.info and The Paper. a community to drive your sales. Begin- For more information on this and oth- STo submit your upcoming events and announcements for consideration in our ner session is 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.; advanced er exhibitions and programs at Garrison Community Briefs section (in print and online) submit a text-only press release (250 session 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Art Center, visit garrisonartcenter.org, words or less) along with a separately attached high-resolution photograph to arts@ All sessions are free and open to the email [email protected] or call philipstown.info. public. The Desmond-Fish Library is locat- 845-424-3960. The Howland Public Library is located ed at 472 Route 403 (at the corner of 9D) in Family Size Income Limits Garrison. For more information visit des- at 313 Main St. in Beacon. For more in- 1 $46,100 mondfishlibrary.org or call 845-424-3020. Workshop on Suicide and formation, contact Alison Herrero, adult PTSD in First Responders services librarian, at 845-831-1134. 2 $52,650 Recycle ACs to Get Western New York sheriff to speak on 3 $59,250 St. Andrew’s Church 4 $65,800 Rebate for New Units noticing symptoms he Child Advocacy Center of Putnam Holds Fundraising Dance Households making between 0–50 Central Hudson event on May 23, percent of the county median receive TCounty, Putnam County Sheriff’s Of- ‘Throwback Dance’ recalls ’60s and ’70s Sears accepting units till Sept. 15 fice and Putnam County Department of deferred payment loans repaid when the homeowner leaves or sells the prop- ustomers of Central Hudson Gas & Mental Health, in association with the n Saturday, June 6, St. Andrew’s erty. Households making between 50–80 Electric Corp. will again have the op- Putnam County Suicide Prevention Task OEpiscopal Church, located at 17 C percent of the county median receive 0 portunity to trade in and recycle their Force, announce two date options for the South Ave. in Beacon, will host a fund- percent interest loans repaid through a old, working window and wall air condi- free workshop Trauma, PTSD and Suicide: raising dance from 7 to 11 p.m. Tickets monthly payment. tioners and receive rebates of $50 to $100 Helping Professionals at Risk, on May 28 are $25 for a couple or $15 per person. Eligible properties include single- with the purchase of new Energy Star from 6 to 9 p.m. or May 29 from 9 a.m. to The event, St. Andrew’s Yellow Room family detached properties. The federal units. An Air Conditioner (AC) Turn-In noon at the TOPS building on the Donald “Throwback Dance,” is a way to recog- funding source for this program lim- event will be held at the Sears parking lot B. Smith Campus in Carmel. The work- nize the important and often pivotal role its assistance to “modest” homes. In at the Poughkeepsie Galleria Mall from 9 shop will be presented by Timothy Whit- that St. Andrew’s played in the lives of Dutchess County, a home must be val- a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 23. Cus- comb, sheriff for the Cattaraugus County Beacon’s youth in the ’60s and early ’70s. ued at or below $238,000 for 2015 to be tomers may continue to turn in air condi- Sheriff Office in Western New York. In an effort to provide activities and rec- eligible for the program. Mobile homes, tioners through Sept. 15, at participating PTSD is a mental health condition reation, St. Andrew’s hosted teen dances condominiums and townhouses are not Mid-Hudson Valley Sears locations. triggered when a person experiences, every Friday evening. Although basket- eligible for the program. James P. Laurito, president of Central witnesses or learns about a trauma, re- ball games and tournaments were very For complete eligibility guidelines, Hudson, said: “This program encourages sulting in distressing psychological ef- popular, the Friday night dances were contact the Dutchess County Depart- our customers to reduce waste by replac- fects. The reason for the prevalence of possibly the most popular. ment of Planning and Development, 27 ing their inefficient air conditioners with this disorder among first responders is For more information, or to make a do- High St. in Poughkeepsie at 845-486- newer models that use less energy.” due to the frequent exposure to traumas nation, call Deborah at 914-213-4329. 3600 or access the application on the The turned-in air conditioners are when first responders are called into ac- county’s website at co.dutchess.ny.us. properly recycled. “The refrigerant is tion. Many jurisdictions report clusters Funding for Senior captured, and metals and plastic com- of suicides in the first responder popu- ponents are processed for reuse, saving lation, both active and retired, and it is Citizens’ Home Repairs Write Your World With even more energy, protecting the envi- concluded that they had a suicide risk 25 Dutchess program provides funding Susan Wallach May 30 ronment and preventing additional trash times that of the wider population. and assistance to eligible families from reaching landfills,” Laurito said. How can friends, loved ones and co- Published author and former editor utchess County Executive Marcus For more information about Central workers recognize when a first responder leads one-day workshop J. Molinaro has announced applica- Hudson’s residential energy efficiency is grappling with the devastating symp- D tions are being accepted for Dutchess programs, or to download an AC recycling toms of PTSD? Sheriff Whitcomb knows n Saturday, May 30, Susan Wallach County’s Senior Citizen Property Re- rebate form, go to savingscentral.com. firsthand and will share his personal ex- Owill lead a one-day writing work- perience on what it is like to work to heal habilitation Program, which provides shop to celebrate the voice inside, to ex- an organization overwhelmed by the loss funding and project assistance to senior plore and deepen works-in-progress and Two Exhibitions at of a colleague. citizens to complete minor to moderate to generate new work. The workshop will Garrison Art Center Space is limited. To register, call Elaine rehabilitation on their homes. take place from 9:45 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. at Haskell at 845-808-1400, ext. 44123, The program provides 0 percent the Botsford Briar B&B in Beacon. May 30 reception for Watered Down fax at 845-808-1926 or email Elaine. loans and deferred payment loans up to Using the Amherst Writers and Art- and Figurine [email protected]. $20,000 to income-eligible senior citi- ists method, Wallach provides a safe and zens in order to make repairs to “major encouraging atmosphere to write, using he Riverside Galleries at Garrison systems” such as roofs, furnaces, decks/ prompts to spark your creative voice. Art Center offer two exhibitions, Beacon T porches, structures, handicapped acces- There will be a break for lunch; bring running May 23 through June 21, with sibility, electricity and plumbing. Eli- lunch and snacks. Water, tea and coffee will a public reception on Saturday, May 30, What’s in a Name? to gible applicants receive assistance with be provided. The fee is $125 for the day. The from 5 to 7 p.m. at 23 Garrison’s Landing Show at Howland Library determining the scope of the necessary workshop is limited to 11 people. To prereg- in Garrison. repairs, bidding out the project, selecting ister or for more information, email Wallach Watered Down: Issues That Run Two French film screens at 7 on May 29 a contractor and ensuring all the work at [email protected]. Ways is an installation referencing New he French film What’s in a Name? (Le is done as specified to meet applicable Wallach, a published author and accred- York state’s water cycles by two environ- Prénom) will be shown at the How- building codes. ited leader of the Amherst Writers and mental artists with a focus on world- T land Public Library on Friday, May 29, Eligible applicants must be 62 years Artists method, was an editor at Random wide issues of fragile surface water and at 7 p.m. In this comedy drama, all goes of age or older at the time of application House. Her writing projects include ghost- groundwater supplies. 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Red Circle Photo Arts, a Collective of Photographers (from page 7) showing our work before the group inclusive rather than exclusive.” curating and there has been no jurying formed.” Indeed, work by members has Dreyer called the group’s most impor- system involved. Thus far all of the appeared in print and digital publica- tant component “a quality of relationship. exhibits have been open to every member. tions and online media, including You could be the greatest photographer, “No one person can make a determi- Manhattan magazine, Architectural but if you don’t get along with others, nation over whether something is Digest, and Photographer’s Forum. The you’re not going to be in the group.” ‘good,’” Dreyer said. “We take measure- work has been featured in solo and Haber said, “Anything related to ments of the space, divide it up equally juried group exhibitions and is held in photography is fair game; for example we’ve among members and determine the private and corporate collections. talked about copyright issues, marketing, maximum space each can have. Param- Philipstown’s Cali Gorevic, another the business side of things, which some of eters are given re size and number, but member, described an “emphasis on the us are good at, but most aren’t.” generally each photographer will have quality of the members of the group. Phil Collaborative promotion is a by-prod- two or three images included.” [Haber] is a Getty photographer; we uct, as is the group’s mission of facilitat- There have been generalized themes have graphic artists and many full-time ing efforts to get representation for but none that have excluded anyone’s photographers. It’s a very rich — cultur- gallery showings. Each member has a work. “The continuity that you hope for in ally rich and diverse group, and it’s easy designated page on the RCPA website, a themed show,” explained Gorevic, to learn from each other.” with links to their own individual sites, “comes, in our case, in how it’s curated.” Jane Soodalter, another Philipstown an “About” section and direct email Help is given when requested, with member, said, “It’s a pleasure to come to contact information. Soodalter recalling, “One member, at our this group. We don’t have formal In addition, RCPA puts together group last meeting, was having a hard time criticism or analysis; it’s constructive exhibitions. The upcoming show at deciding which pair to use, and sought Tilting Tower, a photograph by Jane criticism.” Haber added, “We’re all Desmond-Fish is the fifth since the group’s our advice, which we gave.” Soodalter Image courtesy of the artist respectful, there are no contests, it’s inception. Members have done their own “We are evolving,” Dreyer said, love to sell, but recognition is the calling the highlight of RCPA “the work biggest motivator.” of our people. They’re experimenting “Without it, it’s like writing music because of seeing the work of others. We that no one hears,” said Gorevic. all want to learn something all the time.” A Red Circle Retrospective will be Dreyer added, “There’s a mix on the shown from June 4 to 27 at Desmond- emphasis of selling. Some members have Fish Library. There will be an opening full-time jobs, so probably have less time reception on Saturday, June 13, from 2 to to produce work. Some want to sell as a 4 p.m. and a closing reception on strong motivation. Most of us would Saturday, June 27, from 1 to 3 p.m. Pruning is an art If you are looking for a “natural nish” and do not want to see your BUY SOLAR LOCAL ornamentals cut back severely to dead wood, choose artful pruning. Artful Pruning allows your ornamentals to keep looking good. CALL TODAY FOR YOUR Artful Pruning gracefully brings your ornamentals back to a more appropriate smaller size. SOLAR EVALUATION For an artful, natural nish, call the artful pruner. Call Gregory, with over 10 years as a career gardener specializing in natural and restorative gardening. 845.446.7465 845-265-5033 Royalty Carpet Your Full Service Flooring Store Lighting • Additions • Pools • Generators Give your floors the Royal treatment Outlets • Electrical Repairs • Landscape Lighting Home Automation • Security Systems Full service fl ooring: Air Conditioning • Phone and Cable • All types of fl ooring sales and installation — carpet, laminate, hardwood, ceramic tile, & resilient fl oors Carpet, upholstery, ceramic tile & grout cleaning Annual Maintenance Commercial janitorial cleaning Contracts Available Authorized Dealer Damage restoration: • Restoration of property damaged by fi re, smoke or water Financing Available! Call today to schedule affordable fl ooring services, occasional and specialty cleaning, or regular janitorial services. You always get a FREE estimate. Payment plans are available. burkeNY.com | Licensed & Insured Royalty Carpet • 288 Main Street • Beacon, NY 12508 845-831-4774 • [email protected]

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Roots and Shoots: collecting pollen and nectar from flowers doesn’t care about you. The same goes for a hornets or yellow jackets as they’re No Bees, No Food hunting aphids and caterpillars in your yard. They just want to gather food and Afraid of bees? Make a feed their larvae. conservation border on the The other fear that people have is a bee swarm. Stengle said that only honeybees edge of your yard swarm, and they only do it when they are trying to find a new hive. The queen By Pamela Doan takes off and the workers follow her in a formation. Stengle commented, “Our na- hile I was volunteering at the tive bees don’t behave that way, and that Master Gardener Plant Sale in isn’t a danger here.” WBrewster last weekend, I talked Wasps and hornets are effective pest to a lot of people about native plants that control in the yard. Studies have shown are essential for pollinators’ and other that encouraging paper wasps to nest beneficial insects’ survival. Over and near farmed fields can reduce the num- over, I kept hearing, “Oh no, I don’t want ber of caterpillars significantly, decreas- to plant that. I don’t want bees in my ing crop damage. Paper wasps make yard.” Finally, I said, “No bees, no food.” those paper-like, open-celled nests that Bees have a reputation as being mean are commonly found under the eaves or and prone to attack. In the public view, Joe-pye weed is a native plant that will attract bees. Photo by P. Doan in garages. they’re basically the sharks of the insect While Stengle said that safety is the world. It’s an undeserved perception, losing even more bees during the sum- and Natural Resources with the Cornell first consideration, if a nest is up in a though. Except for the roughly 3 percent mer months when conditions should be Cooperative Extension of Putnam Coun- tree out of the way or on the roof of a of the population that is severely aller- ideal than in the winter when conditions ty, has a lot of experience responding to tall structure like a barn, the wasps will gic to bee venom, more people die from are harsh. panic over stinging insects and recently do more good than harm. Just don’t go lightning strikes, car accidents and food An average winter loss prior to the wrote her dissertation on beneficial in- poking at the nest, and everyone should poisoning. onset of colony-collapse disorder in the sects. Stengle said: “When bees are pol- get along just fine. There are even in- World Health Organization statistics past decade would be about 10 percent. linating plants, they are very low risk. structions available online on several published in the Allergy, Asthma and It’s been difficult to determine the exact It’s when you encounter the hive that the sites for making a paper wasp nest to Clinical Immunology journal indicate cause behind this trend of massive die- danger occurs. If you have a severe aller- attract them. that only 54 people in the U.S. out of nearly offs. There are several factors that are gic reaction, then you should be afraid of Still not convinced that we can safely 300 million died from bee stings in 2000. commonly cited as affecting bee’s health, bees, but really, they aren’t dangerous.” coexist with bees? Consider creating You’re twice as likely to die from being though. Neonicotinoids are a class of Bees and other stinging insects like what Stengle calls a “conservation bor- kicked by a horse as stung by a bee. Bees pesticides that have been widely used hornets, wasps and yellow jackets aren’t der.” Dedicate an out-of-the-way area need rebranding and they need it fast. by commercial agriculture in the U.S., interested in us unless their nests are of your yard for plants that will sustain The Bee Informed Partnership, a col- although they are banned for use on disturbed or they are antagonized. If you beneficial insects and declare a truce. laborative project among university and flowering plants by the European Union. accidentally hit a nest when you’re dig- research labs, released their annual sur- Loss of habitat and food sources are also ging in the garden, Stengle’s best advice vey results last week, and beekeepers cited, hence the promotion of bee-friend- was to run as fast as you can. She said, NY Alert reported losing more than 40 percent of For updates on weather-related or ly landscaping for home gardeners. Dis- “Their job is to defend the queen, and their colonies last winter. This exceeds other emergencies, sign up at ease is also a culprit, spread by a mite. that is what they will do by stinging you the previous winter’s dire news when Jennifer Stengle, the community edu- as much as they can.” www.nyalert.gov. about a third of the colonies died. More cator for Environmental Horticulture A bee that is going about its business disturbingly, the beekeepers reported

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Sports Haldane Medals in Northern Counties

By Peter Farrell Track Championship

he Haldane track and field team medaled in several events at the Northern TCounties Track Championship held at Arlington High School in Poughkeepsie on Saturday, May 16. Haldane Girls placed fifth overall in the meet, with Abbey Stowell finishing first overall in the pentathlon event with a score of 2556, breaking her previously set Haldane record.

Above, Abbey Stowell finishes first overall in pentathlon at the Northern Counties Track Championship. At right, Corbert Francis takes off in the long jump event.

Share Your Sports News With Our Readers Please send scores, high-resolution photos, and other sports news to: Haldane track and field athletes Megan Ferri, left, Allie LaRocco, Marina Martin and [email protected]. Adele Westerhuis, medaled at the Northern Counties Track Championship. Include the name of the photographer, and caption information for photos. Photos by P. Farrell

Haldane Students Celebrate 2015 Prom

Above, prom-goers gathered for group photos at Boscobel. (Photo by Alison Rooney) Top, right, Jack Lovell and Lucy Austin; below, right, Kelly Vahos and Peter Wolfgang Hoffman (Photos by Maggie Benmour)

air weather graced the Haldane junior/senior more popular than prom itself (which this year was 2015 prom on Friday (May 15), as students and held at Anthony’s Pier 9 across the river in New Wind- Ftheir families gathered for the traditional pre- sor) ladies and gents, sporting gowns and tuxes for the prom photo session against the spectacular backdrop occasion, reveled in the spotlight of their parents’ flash- of Boscobel and the Hudson beyond. In a ritual almost bulbs, before dancing the night away later.

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