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By Mary Ann Ebner

pring may be slow to show herself this year, but it won’t be long before Sschool’s out. And with that ring of the bell comes the summer camp season. With band camp, sports camp, drama camp, religion camp, art camp and tra- ditionally on the list of options — nature camp — families face an abundance of choices for children. Susan Richardson, camp director and recreation supervisor with the Philip- Top left, Lori Moss, assistant director and camp stown Recreation Department, has co- coordinator at Manitoga, encourages learning ordinated youth summer camp in Philip- under big blue skies. Leapin’ lily pads: children stown for the past seven years. Left, part of the fun at camp gives kids an explore creativity through arts and crafts at “Our primary mission is to give the opportunity to get their hands dirty and learn Philipstown Rec Center’s Summer Camp. Right, community a place where their children about natural wonders. Right, Manitoga t-shirt. the Moss Room at Manitoga Photos by M.A. Ebner can come and be safe and have fun,” Richardson said. Campers swim, hike, explore science and nature, and work County Legislators Discuss Case of Watery Fuel at with a variety of arts and crafts proj- ects. Programs range from preschool day camp to youth sports camp, Mad Cold Spring Gas Station Science, theatre camp (in collaboration Problem involved diesel shopping plaza in Cold Spring. with Philipstown Depot Theatre) and Currently selling Gulf products, even teen travel camp. Registration, now tank; DEC called in the station proprietors also have in progress, is open to residents and non- developed plans to convert the By Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong residents. auto repair garage on the premis- “The preschool camp fills, sports he Putnam County Legislature es to a Dunkin’ Donuts franchise. camps fill, teen travel fills, we even co- Tuesday night shed light on a District 6 Legislator Roger ordinate the Junior Fire Academy,” Tmystery that this past winter left Gross mentioned the watered- Richardson said. “We recommend that Philipstown drivers worried about alle- fuel puzzle as the legislature’s families register as early as possible as gations of watered fuel at a Cold Spring meeting wound down. “There certain things are space limited. And if gasoline station. was a gas station putting water you come for all eight weeks, there is a Gulf station on Chestnut Street Photo by Mary Ann Ebner At their formal monthly meeting April in the gasoline,” he said. Typical- discount. We have a lot of kids who come 1 at the old courthouse in Carmel, legis- ly, he said, watery fuel is a sum- said the incident took place in District 1 all summer, every summer, and we watch lators expressed appreciation to county mertime phenomenon. In this instance, — Philipstown. He commended Noel and some of these kids grow up.” Consumer Affairs Director Jean Noel he added, it occurred in wintertime and her agency’s response. “It shows the pub- Maria Stein-Marrison, director of the and her staff for launching an investi- featured “a high percentage” of dilution. lic that Consumer Affairs … act and get Manitou School, coordinates summer gation that determined that diesel fuel “A fellow’s truck seized up — with $4,000 the job done.” programs at the Manitou Learning Cen- at the relevant station contained water. damages,” Gross explained. “Jean and District 1 Legislator Barbara Scuc- ter in Garrison. The Consumer Affairs department then her assistant went over to the station and cimarra and other legislators joined in “Speaking as a parent, what happened brought in the New York State Depart- did a test and confirmed it was about 30 the praise. “By the time I got some calls with my own kids was calling too late ment of Environmental Conservation. to 40 percent water. This is a good ex- from residents and people on the Village for popular camps like Manitoga,” Stein- Although the legislators did not iden- ample of government acting. They put Board” about the allegations related to Marrison said. “A lot of places have wait- tify the business in question, Noel later the squeeze on them” — the gas station the gas station, “Jean had already been ing lists. It pays to be on waiting lists. told Philipstown.info/The Paper that it — which then paid for the repairs to the there,” Scuccimarra commented. “It was I tell people to keep calling back. Wait- was the service station at the Foodtown truck, Gross informed his colleagues. He a done deal.” (Continued on page 4) ing list spots (Continued on page 4) Butterfield Hearing Delayed Again Conditions removed from a planner with Tim Miller Associates, hired by de- veloper Paul Guillaro, reviewed the tax implications NYSERDA grant requirements of the proposed project in detail. The developer has estimated that gross annual tax revenue to the vil- By Michael Turton lage would be almost $116,000. While trustees would no doubt relish adding that level of funding to the he public hearing for the zoning amendment annual village budget, Trustees Matt Francisco and that must be adopted before redevelopment of Stephanie Hawkins have both expressed concern Tthe former Butterfield hospital site can pro- that if revenue projections prove to be overstated, ceed has been delayed for a second time — this time the developer could file a grievance, requesting a re- until April 29 due to a number of scheduling issues duction in taxes. When asked at Tuesday’s meeting if that surfaced at the Tuesday (April 1) meeting of the he would formally agree not to file such a grievance, Cold Spring Village Board. Guillaro responded, “I can do that.” Discussion did continue however regarding com- In an email to The Paper, Falloon seemed pleased ments submitted by the Planning Board on the pro- with the outcome of Tuesday’s meeting. “The tax im- The Grove File photo posed B4A zoning for Butterfield. Ann Cutignola, plications are much clearer (Continued on page 3) 2 April 4, 2014 The Paper www.philipstown.info | Philipstown.info

Small, Good Things coli vs. kale marketing throw- down—“Broccoli: 43 percent less pretentious than kale,” or, Culinary Quidnunc “What came first: kale or the bandwagon?” Just last week By Joe Dizney I saw a recent recipe offering dismissed with the comment, “Blistered wonder what the cool kids are eating carrots are this year’s kale.” (Does that now? make orange the new green?) I It’s been nearly two years now Such chatter is truly meaningless, es- since a dinner conversation, at the home pecially after acquainting myself recently of my friends Jane and Pete, jokingly re- with a surprising pairing of kale with volved around the question, “Who DOES smoked paprika. Suggested by food writ- kale’s P.R.?” er Deborah Madison as a vegetarian al- The unquestionably nutritious and his- ternative to a natural carnivorous pairing torically unglamorous green was in its with bacon, a simple sauté of blanched mid-to-late flush of trendiness with se- kale with onions and garlic becomes riously overpriced kale chips appearing something quite different seasoned with in the “hipper” (i.e., overpriced) markets the oaky sweetness of the spice. and recipes for kale salads and kale pesto Also known as pimentón and not nearly abounding in niche-to-mainstream food as alien or exotic as it sounds, my favorite media worldwide. blend is Penzey’s Spanish-style smoked This crunchy “It Girl” of the bras- paprika, available locally at the Penzey’s sica family had come a long way from store in the Palisades Mall (or online at writer Jane Grigson’s estimation of it as penzeys.com). The supermarket-friendly sheep’s fodder to its loving adoption by McCormick’s brand has a widely market- bleeding-edge gastronauts worldwide. ed version in their “gourmet” line. Kale seemed as omnipresent as bal- As good as the kale is by itself, a late- samic vinegar or truffle oil did in the winter purge of my pantry uncovered a Kale and sweet potato hash with smoked paprika Photo by J. Dizney ’80s and ’90s or as bacon has been since stash of Flour City’s artisanal sweet po- the Oughties. The appearance of red tato papardelle (purchased last fall at the potatoes marry the natural bitterness could easily become a hearty breakfast and black varieties with exotic names Beacon Farmers Market but also available of the kale to the onions and spices for or brunch dish topped with a poached (lacinato, dinosaur, cavalo nero) and online from flourcitypasta.com), which an exceptional and very flexible side or fried egg, a pasta toss with the addi- pedigrees, and its three-season appeal made a delicious bed for the greens. The dish which itself suggests further re- tion of a bit more liquid and a grating of to farmers and general availability en- maple-like sweetness of the pasta de- finements and variations. This hash pecorino, or a luscious baked casserole sured both its fashionable foodie em- liciously offset and complimented the dotted with goat cheese. brace and democratic spread. greens, ultimately suggesting the recipe What next, indeed! Cue the pop-cultural shark jumping: offered this week. Kale and Sweet Potato Hash last year The New York Times Maga- Diced and roasted separately at high zine featured a serio-comic cover story heat and incorporated at the end of with Smoked Paprika attempting to fan the flames of a broc- cooking, the lightly caramelized sweet 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and 2-4 cloves garlic, minced diced into ½ inch cubes 1 teaspoon Spanish style smoked Large bunch kale, curly or otherwise paprika 2 large onions, peeled quartered ½ cup water or stock and sliced 1. Sweet potatoes: Preheat oven to 450˚ (425˚ convection). Toss sweet potato cubes with 2-3 tablespoons olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Spread in one layer on a baking sheet. (Line the sheet with parchment paper if you’ve got it: this makes for crispier sweet potatoes.) Bake in top third of the oven for 20 minutes. Flip cubes with a spatula and continue roasting for another 10-20 minutes checking occasionally to make sure they don’t burn. You want a bit of a caramelized crust but not too much. When done, remove from oven and set aside. 2. Kale: While the sweet potatoes roast, put a large pot of water on to boil and salt liberally. Wash and drain kale and remove the heaviest of stalks. Chop into a rough chiffonade (large ribbons). When water is boiling, submerge kale and cook for 7-8 minutes. Drain and refresh with cold water to stop cooking. When thoroughly drained squeeze out excess water and set aside. 3. The hash: Heat 2-3 tablespoons of oil in a large skillet, medium-high. When hot add onions and stir as they cook until they begin to color (about 5-6 min.). Add garlic and cook another 1-2 minutes. Add smoked paprika and cook another minute; add kale and stir to distribute onion mixture. Cook uncovered, stirring, 3-4 minutes. Add water or stock; lower heat to medium-low and cover, allowing vegetables to cook for another 4-5 minutes until kale is well wilted. 4. Remove cover and raise heat to medium-high to boil off any remaining liquid, stirring vegetables constantly. Add a splash of olive oil and when hot add sweet potato cubes stirring gently to combine and long enough to just heat them through. Remove from heat, adjust salt and pepper and serve hot.

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Butterfield Hearing Delayed Again (from page 1) to me now … I do believe it (Butterfield) should have been removed when the vil- would bring some tax relief to the vil- lage acquired the property,” he said. Vil- lage,” he said. “The applicant (Guillaro) lage Attorney Michael Liguori said that expressed his willingness to sign a sepa- Milano has requested that a pedestrian rate agreement to a freeze on filing a tax easement across the property be removed case against the village. The … tax impli- and that two other easements for utilities cations were examined by the Planning and parking don’t pose a problem. Board, the planning and engineering The most complicated issue is Milano’s firm hired to assist the planning board, request for a tax abatement plan, requir- the tax assessor and by the Village Board ing enactment of a new local law affect- last evening.” ing Cold Spring’s entire Historic District. Planner Ann Cutignola, left, reviewed tax implications of the Butterfield project at Hawkins was also pleased with the The scenario would see Marino pay taxes Tuesday’s meeting. Photo by M. Turton discussion. In an email to The Paper she only on the assessed value of the prop- lage zoning into compliance with the that the village had responded that it said that by agreeing to enter into a “no erty in its current rundown state for the 2012 Comprehensive Plan. Village Attor- was not a reasonable requirement since tax grievance” agreement, Guillaro had first five years — but not on the value of ney Liguori said that NYSERDA recog- boating would still be in season through answered one of the village assessor’s renovations. His taxes would then in- nized that the conditions it had initially August. The building is to be razed as cautions. “He (Guillaro) was responsive crease every five years until they reflect required were not appropriate. The grant part of the DEC cleanup of toxic coal tar to concerns that his project’s tax rev- the full value of improvements. It was application had included stringent envi- deposits on site, a byproduct of a manu- enue projections might be overstated. It initially believed that the village would ronmental components such as preferred factured gas plant that went out of busi- means a lot that he’s willing to meet us pass the new law, however Liguori re- parking for hybrid vehicles. Trustees in- ness in the early 1900s. on the question of grieving assessments ported that the Town of Philipstown has sisted throughout the application pro- in the future. I believe we all want the that responsibility, supported by the Vil- Mark your calendars cess that they would not accept the fund- property to have a fair assessment that lage of Cold Spring and Haldane Central ing with such strings attached. “They’ve Scheduling a number of significant provides strong and stable tax income.” School District. Haldane’s Interim Su- been very flexible,” Trustee Hawkins said meetings posed a logistical challenge The Paper asked Francisco to com- perintendent of Schools, John Chambers, of NYSERDA. Cold Spring’s current zon- for trustees as they juggled dates, issues, ment on tax benefits of the Butterfield supports the law. Falloon will now ask ing was originally adopted in the 1960s deadlines, travel, conflicting meetings project. “The Village Board needs to Town officials if they are willing to enact and copied directly from a suburban New and venues. The short-term schedule was fully understand the valuation method the law. Milano had suggested an April York community rather than drafted to resolved as follows: of condominiums to understand how the 15 deadline for resolving all outstanding reflect village conditions, a move which Monthly meeting: Tuesday, April 8, tax receipts could change — especially issues but Liguori indicated that the date has caused problems for decades. 7:30 p.m. at Village Hall. To include dis- in our small village (where) condomini- is negotiable. A notice will now be issued by the cussion of Butterfield B4A zoning. ums (are) a significant percentage of the The Grove, located atop the embank- village, seeking residents interested in Workshop: Thursday, April 10, 7:30 p.m. taxable parcels.” ment behind The Nest childcare center on serving on a committee to assist with the at the Cold Spring Fire Hall. Discussion He also commented on Putnam Coun- Chestnut Street, was designed by noted zoning update. to continue on Butterfield B4A zoning. ty’s preference for owning its own space, architect Richard Upjohn and constructed Workshop: Tuesday, April 15, 7:30 p.m. should it decide to locate offices at But- in the 1850s. It is listed on the New York Boat club deadline questioned at Village Hall. Includes Public Hearing terfield. “It would be unwise … to pro- State and National Register of Historic During the public comment period, on proposed 2014-15 budget. ceed without understanding the impact Places and was acquired by the Village of Alison Anthoine, a resident in the area Public hearing: Tuesday, April 29, 7:30 on taxes if part or all of the municipal Cold Spring in 2003. It has sat empty for of the Cold Spring Boat Club, inquired p.m. at Village Hall. Butterfield B4A Zon- building were to be owned by a tax ex- years and is in a poor state of repair. about rumors that the New York State ing Amendment. empt municipality in the future.” Tight timeframe for new budget Department of Environmental protec- Tuesday’s meeting was the last for Falloon said that Chuck Voss, a consul- tion (DEC) had asked that the club build- outgoing Trustees Matt Francisco and The timeline for adopting the 2014-15 tant working with the village on Butter- ing be vacated by August 29, rather than Charles Hustis. Newly elected Michael village budget is tight to say the least. field, is preparing a memo that will help by Sept. 30, as originally agreed. Falloon Bowman and Cathryn Fadde begin their Trustees received the tentative budget guide trustees as they address numerous said that DEC had made the request but terms at the meeting on April 8. issues raised in the Planning Board’s at Tuesday’s meeting and will review it comments on the zoning amendment at in detail on April 8. The public hearing meetings scheduled for April 8 and 10. on the new budget will be held one week later on April 15 — a deadline imposed Grove proposal inches forward by New York State. Total spending from Trustees continue to chip away at ob- the General Fund next year is estimated stacles standing in the way of a local resi- at $2,700,140 with $1,507,168 to be raised dent’s quest to convert The Grove into a by taxes — an increase of 2.89 percent family home. Steven Marino of Nelsonville over last year. Falloon said that after the submitted the only proposal to acquire close of the public hearing, funds can and restore the building after the village be transferred within the budget but to- twice issued a Request for Proposals. tal spending cannot increase. The draft Issues still to be resolved include an budget includes a salary increase for vil- old oil tank buried on the site, the status lage employees while the stipend paid of a number of easements, and the im- to trustees and the mayor remains the plications of a request by Marino for tax same, Falloon said. The mayor’s rather relief. Falloon reported that the village concise summary of the draft budget was can use its own workers to remove the that it includes “nothing crazy.” old tank with Downey Oil disposing of it Call for zoning update volunteers at a cost of $1,500. Soil testing could cost up to $625. Additional costs would be The New York State Energy Research substantial if tests reveal significant soil and Development Authority (NYSER- contamination. Falloon said he feels that DA) has removed all conditions from a costs associated with the tank’s removal $75,000 grant to update Cold Spring’s are the responsibility of the village. “It zoning code. The project will bring vil- 4 April 4, 2014 The Paper www.philipstown.info | Philipstown.info

County Legislators Discuss Case of Watery Fuel at Gas Station (from page 1) Testing reveals water presence He elaborated during a phone interview tion fuel pump had frozen and that he Noel told Philipstown.info that at the and in a letter he wrote to the county took photographs of it when it was being legislature and passed along to Philip- fixed by an outside company. “How the Publisher service station “there was four inches Gordon Stewart of water in their underground storage stown.info. water got into the tank I can only guess,” tank.” When she arrived on the scene, In the letter, Bardes stated that in Bardes told Philipstown.info. Managing Editor she said, the fuel line was frozen. “There January after his truck was filled at the Under the circumstances, “I was pretty Kevin E. Foley was obviously water in there,” Noel said. station — it was his snow-plow truck, a frustrated” and notified Consumer Affairs, Arts/Feature Editor Further testing of diesel revealed the mainstay of his work in winter — “I had Bardes added. He said Noel and her staff Alison Rooney presence of water, she continued. “We driven less than a half mile and my truck “were amazingly quick. These guys really, died.” After efforts to re-start it failed, really helped me out. If there’s an egregious Senior Correspondents filed a complaint with the DEC,” which is he had it hauled off for repairs by his problem, they’re right on it,” he said. Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong following up to try to determine how the mechanics and “I was informed I had “As a licensed contractor, it’s nice to Michael Turton water got into the tank, she added. The station operators initially denied frozen fuel lines” and “that I had 20 gal- know that our county legislature is fund- Layout Editor responsibility but later agreed to fix the lons of water that had frozen in the lines, ing things like this and looking out for Kate Vikstrom customer’s damaged truck, she said. “I tank and fuel system, causing extensive our county’s well-being,” he wrote to the Calendar Editor think it sends a strong message” that Put- damage to my truck, to the tune of ap- legislators. Chip Rowe nam County demands accountability “and proximately $4,800.” Through Consumer Affairs’ interven- [email protected] that you have to take responsibility” as a In both the letter and phone conversa- tion, he got reimbursement from the gas business owner. tion, he said that he promptly contacted station for truck repairs. However, his Copy Editor the service station to report the problem, total costs were higher than the bill, due Mary Ann Ebner Cold Spring resident Tony Bardes, who runs the landscaping business Habitat but got nowhere. “Needless to say, I was to his lost time and inability to use the Reporters Revival, said April 2 that he was the gas shocked at this response,” he stated. truck for business, he said in the phone Jeanne Tao station customer who raised the issue. Bardes, too, said that the service sta- call. “It was a two-month affair in the Sommer Hixson middle of winter.” Pete Smith Pamela Doan Summer Camp: Ready, Set, Register (from page 1) Photographer Maggie Benmour open up as people’s plans “A lot of kids come and they’re change.” a little timid about nature,” Moss Advertising Director The Manitou programs said. “After a short time, you see Michele Gedney are designed for children to them engaging and handling sala- For information on advertising: explore creative ideas, in ad- manders and it’s incredible.” 845-809-5584 dition to learning Spanish, For parents who aren’t certain Email: [email protected] and to enhance learning in nature camp is a good fit for their Advertising closing: Tuesday at noon a natural environment. child, Moss invites families to Requirements: PDF or jpeg At outdoor camps in the Open Camp Day from 2 to 4 p.m. (minimum 300 dpi) area, children learn and on May 3 (rain date May 4) to Review our rate sheet: grow under a canopy of meet the staff and experience the www.philipstown.info/ads trees and blue skies. At natural setting of Manitoga. © philipstown.info 2014 Hudson Highlands Nature “I tell people to come to Open Museum in Cornwall, chil- Camp Day,” Moss said. “Our coun- All rights reserved. No part of this dren ages 4 to 15 may attend selors are great, they can talk to publication may be reproduced in half and full-day camp. them and it’s a good way to see if any form, mechanical or electronic, “Kids don’t get outside their kids would fit in here.” without written permission of the enough,” Marian Goldin, If children want to polish la- publisher. Advertisements designed the nature museum’s mar- crosse shots or Shakespeare, hike by The Paper are copyrighted and keting manager said. “We a trail or paint on canvas, camp may not be reproduced in whole or offer the wonders of the registration is now open. Local in part without permission. natural world. It’s a science coordinators recommend visiting and nature camp.” their websites and calling with Camp counselors want questions. Some registrations are kids to get their hands dirty, available online, others may be and Common Ground Farm made by phone or mail. Scholar- located in the Town of Wap- ships are also offered for many pingers Falls, builds their Susan Richardson, camp director and recreation supervisor programs. Richardson said that program of fun and learn- with the Philipstown Recreation Department, has the most important part of the ing all around dirt. Sember coordinated summer camp in Philipstown for the last seven mission at the Philipstown Recre- Weinman, education di- years. Photo by M.A. Ebner ation Department is to serve fami- rector at Common Ground lies. Prices are affordable, and Farm, encourages kids to eighth grade, and Summer Art Institute sibling discounts apply. Moss also dig in the dirt and explore. for teenagers entering ninth through 12th noted that Manitoga has received funds “Fundamentally, our camp is about grade. Barbara Smith Gioia, the Garrison from benefactors to help support their exposing kids to the outdoors but also Art Center’s education coordinator, said scholarships for summer camp. about growing and consuming their own any child who loves to explore creativity Information for these and many more food,” Weinman said. “We are trying to is welcome. camps are posted at organizational web- enable kids to see the cycle of food and “There’s a little unstructured time sites, which include dates, fees and pro- help them eat healthier. Kids will get to where the kids run through the sprin- gram details. be outside which is sometimes a missing klers and play on the landing,” Smith piece from the classroom.” Gioia said, “but it’s mostly about art. Our And the outdoor experience around younger programs fill up, and we gener- Summer Program town extends from land to water. For ris- ally cut off at 50. There’s also a discount ing sixth graders and older children, par- when signing up now before April 15 for Contacts ents may want to research learning more Summer Arts, and before May 1 for Sum- Building Bridges Building Boats, about the Hudson River as their sum- mer Art Institute.” buildingboats.org, 845-265-4290 mer classroom. The workshops offered New this year for teens, the art center through Building Bridges Building Boats Common Ground Farm, is also offering a special workshop for commongroundfarm.org function much like summer camp, where portfolio development and how to docu- 845-231-4424 kids learn from beginner through ad- ment work including photographing and Garrison Art Center, vanced levels. The organization’s director, organizing the presentation of images. garrisonartcenter.org, 845-424-3960 David Hardy, explained that at the mini- In the effort to let kids be kids, to un- mum, kids learn the basics of a river trip. plug and be a little carefree, Manitoga’s Hudson Highlands Nature Museum, “By the end of the workshop,” Hardy Summer Nature & Design Camp at the hhnaturemuseum.org said, “kids can steer, row and land a boat Russel Wright Design Center provides 845-534-5506, ext. 211 on the beach. We live on the Hudson Riv- the setting to soak up knowledge and Manitoga/The Russel Wright Design er. Send the kids. We’re supposed to be learn about the natural world in a fun Center, russelwrightcenter.org about the river and this is a river town. environment. Lori Moss, Manitoga’s 845-424-3812 They should give it a try. The kids get to assistant director and camp coordina- The Manitou School, learn their local waters from a boat.” tor, says even children who haven’t spent manitouschool.org, 914-227-6461 If not on the water, children can also a great deal of time with nature, come Philipstown Recreation Department, learn near the water. The Garrison Art away from Manitoga with a new appre- philipstownrecreation.com Center offers a summer program, Sum- ciation for reading trails and identifying 845-424-4618 mer Arts on the Hudson, Pre-K through wildlife. www.philipstown.info | Philipstown.info The Paper April 4, 2014 5 Food Pantry Welcomes Needed Check December Messiah bears derful meal together,” said Bach. The been working hard all their food pantry is operated under the aus- lives, they’ve put into Social fruit at Easter pices of the First Presbyterian Church in Security and now they don’t Cold Spring. get enough to get through the By Kevin E. Foley The food pantry only serves citizens of month and buy food.” he Philipstown Food Pantry re- Philipstown who are required to demon- The food pantry is in part ceived a $1,900 boost this week strate residency. On occasion someone funded by a state grant that Twhen Fr. Shane Scott-Hamblin will show up from another jurisdiction. accounts for about half a and Gordon Stewart, publisher of The Bach said she never turns anyone away if year’s needs. “It’s a very im- Paper, presented the pantry’s volunteer it is their first time, but she is obligated portant thing to get private coordinator Andrea Bach with a check. under state rules to direct them to the money donations or food do- The funds arose from part of the ticket services in their home area. nations,” said Bach. But she sales of the Dec. 22 performance of The Bach said the pantry currently assists stressed that monetary do- Messiah at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church approximately 25 to 30 households involv- nations can go much further where Scott-Hamblin is pastor. Stewart ing well over 100 people. She said there because of the pantry’s eligi- organized and conducted the George were eight to 10 households when she bility to purchase foodstuffs Frideric Handel work, which had two started a few years ago. The pantry sup- at even less than wholesale performances. plies three days worth of food for the week prices. “While you may buy Bach expressed her appreciation for including breakfast, lunch and dinner. a can of beans for 98 cents, the funds on behalf of the food pan- The numbers are going up both in I can buy four cans of beans try’s clients and underscored that the terms of households and people particu- for 98 cents,” she said. funds were especially welcome given the larly over the last year or two according “All the churches contrib- coming Easter season when the pantry to Bach. She attributed this to both the ute to this,” said Scott-Ham- makes a special effort to provide a little state of the overall economy as well as the blin, commenting on the do- something extra to families to help mark fraying of the social safety net wherein nation, which he attributed Fr. Shane Scott-Hamblin, Andrea Bach and Gordon the occasion. She mentioned the possibil- support payments such as food stamps to Stewart’s work. “It’s a joint Stewart Photo by K.E. Foley ity of purchasing trays of fruits and veg- and social security don’t keep pace with outreach rather than each of etables to augment donated hams for an the needs of some people. She said senior us having our own pantry. Monetary contributions to the Philip- Easter meal. citizens account for the latest increase in “And it’s not just donations, we also have stown Food Pantry can be mailed to the “It’s important that for the big holidays clients. “Its particularly hard for them to volunteers from all the communities of First Presbyterian Church, 10 Academy the family can sit down and enjoy a won- come to the food pantry because they have faith here,” added Bach. St., Cold Spring. Haldane Still Struggling with Budget Gap Garrison budget approved “bubble class” for the fourth grade, re- cent. A community member spoke out Garrison budget approved by board ducing a position, and most significantly, during the public comment section about At their meeting on Wednesday, April By Pamela Doan opting into the Teacher’s Retirement Sys- his frustration that taxpayers don’t know 2, the Board of Education of the Garrison tem stable contribution option, which will the full increase in their property taxes espite a small bump in state aid Union Free School District passed the 2014- save $301,000 in the following year alone. at the time they are asked to approve the from the New York State Legisla- 15 budget with little fanfare or comment. Essentially, the TRS smoothing option al- ture, the Haldane Board of Edu- district’s budget. Another parent, Peter Interim Superintendent Brian Monahan D lows the district to pay the interest rate Sanders, addressed the board and asked said, “The feedback we’ve received has been cation still faces a deficit as their sched- on the pension over an extended period uled April 8 deadline to pass a budget for that they consider the possibility of the positive and complimentary. People seem to of time rather than all at once. Given that the 2014-15 school year hits next week. In loan and research what other districts do feel we’ve struck a good balance.” projections for the 2015-16 budget look Garrison voters will be asked to ap- an update from the March 25 budget pre- to balance their budgets. Trustee Evan more positive, this will give the district the prove a budget that is within the Tax Levy sentation, Interim Superintendent John Schwartz said, “If you look at the survey breathing room that it needs. The school’s Limit at the rate of 1.92 percent on May Chambers noted that Haldane’s deficit of Westchester and Putnam districts, website has a fact sheet on the system 20. Although Garrison received a small increased by $34,000 due to tuition loss Haldane is in the bottom 10 percent of posted in the Annual Budget section. increase in state aid, as did Haldane, the from another student. Haldane’s total all districts with our increase. This is At their April 8 meeting, the board will board is still dipping into the district’s deficit is $694,000 and the district will the lowest tax rate increase we’ve passed consider options to close the remaining reserve fund to meet the school’s needs. receive $82,000 in state aid as deter- since I’ve been on the board.” gap of $176,000. In broad strokes, the At a previous meeting when this was dis- mined by the state budget passed this Seniors who participated in the administration is looking at equipment cussed, board members expressed confi- week. Chambers noted that he had heard service-learning trip to New Orleans and supplies, renegotiating contracts dence that this could be paid back, if not showed a video they had produced about from several state legislators that the with outside vendors, staff development in full, but at least partially. their trip to the board. Student Mary Cal- outpouring of support from many dis- expenses, extracurricular activities like The meeting was the last for Monahan, laghan said, “We had such a great time trict parents and faculty about the bud- clubs, class trips and athletic teams, and among nearly 700 board meetings that he and I really hope this trip continues go- get had influenced their allocations. non-mandated classes and programs estimates he has attended in his career. ing on and on and on because everyone With all the numbers in place, the like electives. The board may extend the The new superintendent, Laura Mitchell, board is getting down to serious dis- budget deadline past April 8. They have got something out of it in different ways. starts at her post on April 21. Monahan cussion about the possibilities that to present a budget by April 22, but ex- It brought our class together.” In a hand- will spend some time with Mitchell before they have been reviewing over the past pressed their desire to have public input, out, they shared responses from students she begins and then be available to help month. Chambers and Business Manag- depending on the reductions that are about the experience. All of them men- with her transition. The board expressed er Anne Dinio have recommended three proposed. There may be another meeting tioned that being exposed to a different their appreciation to him for stepping in strategies to balance the budget that April 10 to finalize the budget. culture gave them a new perspective and to help the district through the past few have been presented previously. The dis- The board is committed to staying described being able to help people in months while they hired a permanent re- trict can close the gap by eliminating the within the Tax Levy Limit of 1.09 per- need as a rewarding experience. placement for Gloria Colucci. 6 April 4, 2014 The Paper www.philipstown.info | Philipstown.info Order Up: New Owners, New Ideas at Garrison Café Garrison residents Lydia and Matt McMahon keep hospitality pledge

By Alison Rooney

his has always been our little idea. We always had a plan for “Tthis place.” These sentences, spoken by Lydia Mc- Mahon, the new co-owner of the Garri- son Café, by default hub of the hamlet of Garrison, are true, but the plan she referred to took a few twists and turns along the way in coming to fruition. The McMahons, who have lived here for 15 years, originally desired to start Above, Lydia McMahon, new co-owner of Garrison Café; below left, café exterior an online wine business. Licensing reg- Photos by A. Rooney Barista window at the Garrison Café ulations required a storefront of some kind to go along with it. After scoping teca” model, in which they would take food component?” for months, they were the Desmond-Fish Library. There is also out nearby spots, they started talking to over the shop across the road, and their ready to make the jump and told Graff, a new staff member, café manager Anto- Pascal Graff, the café’s then-owner about wines would complement his food. After “You’re a part of our marketing plan.” nio Avellaneda, who formerly worked at partnering in a European-style “eno- back-and-forthing the “will you be our “You’re killing me,” Graff responded. the Highlands Country Club. “I think you really want this — and if Eventually, the McMahons, who are you do, I’ll sell the café to you.” Despite currently obtaining a liquor license for having no background in the hospital- wine and beer, hope to expand. She is ity industry (Matt works with his fam- eyeing the notion of serving “pop-up ily’s medical publishing business in New dinners” which she is calling the ‘Hud- York City. Lydia, who met Matt when she son Highlands Tasting Table,’ with guest went to work for his father’s firm — “I chefs, a theme, and a set price with “no graduated from Sarah Lawrence and bill at the end of the night.” In keeping wound up working for this quirky family, with their lives as a couple with young and ended up marrying into it.” — has children (they have an 11-year-old and a background in advertising sales.), they four-year-old twins and are very active decided that the time was right to dive in many family activities, Matt serv- in, and they did — quickly. ing as a Pop Warner football coach and “The fact that Pascal had put so much Lydia winding down a two-year term as work into it, resurrected it and made it a the Garrison School PTA vice president), viable business gave us the confidence to they are planning to add a play space do this,” Lydia says. behind the café, and have already added As of now, the café looks much as it highchairs and a published kids’ menu. did previously. For those worried that the “It will slowly take time to revamp wood-fired pizza oven would become his- things, but we’re already on our way, tory, it will not — in fact a Nutella pizza less than two weeks in,” Lydia says. They is a future food rumor Lydia has started want to mix it up a bit, offering both herself. For those with a croissant pas- gourmet burgers and ‘regular’ burgers. sion, rest assured, the baked goods will “If you know us as a family, that’s us: remain. In fact, “Pascal left us his peo- Budweiser and fine wine,” Lydia says ple,” says Lydia, so there is continuity to with a broad smile. the already-popular foods offered. Pa- With just a short time at the helm trons will still find breakfast specialties behind her, Lydia says she has already like French toast and eggs Benedict and, “learned a lot. My God — we go through Fourth Annual for lunch, a variety of paninis, including a a lot of food! The volume is unbelievable. grilled portobello and a Cubano chicken, We keep placing orders for more. We get Ariane Original along with an assortment of ready-made the commuters, the hikers, everyone — sandwiches, which can be both heated and we keep hearing that the summer is One-Act Play Festival and customized. “Just ask,” says Lydia. just insane.” What Lydia is finding most Friday, April 4, 8 p.m. Someone requested a kale Caesar sal- of all is that “Everyone wants this place to ad, now featured on the menu. Egg white succeed. We get a lot of advice, but all of Saturday, April 5, 8 p.m. omelettes? Easily done. If something it is positive — there’s such good energy.” Sunday, April 6, 4 p.m. runs out, “I live two minutes away,” says Right now the Garrison Café, located Lydia, “and I can, and do, run home to at 1135 Route 9D, is open from 8 a.m. Tickets $15 / $12 get it.” An amuse-bouche is offered each to 7 p.m. on weekdays, and until 8 p.m. morning and new, homemade, home- on weekends, though hours may change grown items in stock include cupcakes seasonally. For more information visit Depot Docs presents: by Garrison’s Andrea Rouxel, and gluten- garrisoncafe.com, or the Facebook page free baked goods by Karen Thompson of Semper Fi or phone 845-424-8300. Friday, April 11, 7:30 p.m. Q&A and reception with director Rachel Libert Tickets $20

Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival presents: Much Ado About Nothing Saturday, April 12, 2 p.m. & 7 p.m. Tickets $20

Tickets: www.brownpapertickets.com or 845.424.3900 www.philipstowndepottheatre.org Garrison Landing, Garrison, NY (Theatre is adjacent to train station.) www.philipstown.info | Philipstown.info The Paper April 4, 2014 7 The Calendar Women Artists, Old Friends Reunite in Mad Dooley’s The L Café Show Opening reception April 12 By Sommer Hixson

reative types were flocking to the neighborhood for large spaces, cheap Crent and like-minded souls. A young artist scrapes enough money together to open a café in an old lawyer’s office on a burned out, boarded up city block. The funky DIY decor, heavily influenced by a staff of bohemian cohorts, immediately attracts a clientele of fellow artists, musi- cians and writers looking for a hangout. The year was 1992. The location? About 60 miles south of Beacon, in a place known as Williamsburg, Brooklyn. “I look back and I think I was nuts,” said Kit Demirdelen (née Shapiro), who was 27 years old when she opened the L Left, Fredericka Foster; at right, several of Foster’s paintings waiting to be hung, just prior to Café, named after the subway stop one the opening of Water Way Photos by A. Rooney block away. “We started to build without permits. I didn’t have a contractor. My friend’s husband was an architect. It was like a clubhouse.” Catherine Welshman, Kit Keith, Al- exandra Lakin and Olivia Pintos-Lopez Water Way: The Paintings worked at the café in those early days. Like Demirdelen, they (To page 15) of Fredericka Foster Artist talk, accompanied a “celebration of inspiration.” Speaking with Philipstown. by music, anchors exhibit info on the day her exhibit was at Beacon Institute for being hung, Foster spoke of her work, her process and the Rivers and Estuaries meaning behind the By Alison Rooney statement: “By nurturing our relationship with water most appropriate venue, the gallery through her art, Foster seeks at the Beacon Institute for Riv- to be part of the movement to Aers and Estuaries (BIRE), is home, protect it.” Following are Close-up of a Fredericka Foster painting of the through October 5, to Water Way, a excerpts from that talk. waters of the Hudson. Photo by A. Rooney solo exhibition of Fredericka Foster’s oil On how she came to her grandmother was a “fishing Sami” living paintings of water. subject matter: Statuette collage by Alexandra Lakin Foster, widely exhibited and North of the Arctic Circle. The family “I had been working on a series of Image courtesy of the artist collected, has had five recent solo legend is that she could catch a fish, paintings on religious symbols. Each exhibitions — with many of embroider it on her apron and make a one took a tremendously long time these paintings included — at feast for a dozen in an afternoon. because of the learning I had to do New York City’s Fischbach Besides inspiring me with memories — which was tremendously interesting Gallery. In Water Way, from living on the lakes and rivers, but such a personal inquiry and very, Foster, as explained in water, constantly moving and very slow. I discovered that every single program notes, “explores completely abstract, satisfies my desire religion has water as part of its waters from the powerful, to paint formally as well as a need to be metaphor. Whether it embodies purity, dramatic fjords of Norway to challenged.” or renewal, or was used for baptism, the urban, industrialized Mikvah, or the fountains used [in] Hudson River, to discover the “When I work I literally dart Muslim [tradition] – I didn’t find a faith complex interaction of color, that didn’t use water. from one form to the other; light and energy intrinsic to Growing up in the Pacific Northwest, earth’s most essential I keep interrupting and Puget Sound, I was surrounded by element. Always moving looking at it anew.” water. When I lived in Seattle I spent water, using oils, she applies summers on lakes. When I started layers of complex colors to “With the water paintings I begin painting water, it was amazing. I’ve canvas, creating a visual with a photo but I’m not enslaved to it, I always loved abstract art but think vibrancy that embodies her change color, composition. I take abstraction and realism are not in deep connection with water, thousands and wait for one which opens conflict — that idea never made any evoking its urgent a vision for me. When I work I literally sense. I like working without a challenges.” On Saturday, dart from one form to the other; I keep recognizable object. Earlier, the April 12, Foster will share interrupting and looking at it anew. I paintings of religious symbols fell into thoughts on the creative even change the direction, making the that category — all ‘not quite realistic.’” process behind her exhibition horizontal vertical. At times I get a Catherine Welshman, left, and Kit Shapiro in a 5 p.m. talk, accompanied A quote from Foster’s website: sudden feeling of wonderful upward Demirdelen grace the Mad Dooley entrance in movement and the painting shifts. The by musical guests “Painting water returned me to my Beacon. Photo by S. Hixson rhythm gives my (Continued on page 14) MotherLode Trio and Red, in Norwegian heritage, as my great 8 April 4, 2014 The Paper www.philipstown.info | Philipstown.info

The Nomads Food Pantry 8 p.m. Whistling Willie’s | 184 Main St., Cold 9 - 10 a.m. First Presbyterian Church Spring | 845-265-2012 | whistlingwillies.com 10 Academy St., Cold Spring The Calendar Live Music 845-265-3220 | presbychurchcoldspring.org Looking for things to do in and around Philipstown? Grab 8 p.m. Cold Spring Depot | 1 Depot Square, Cold Recycling Center Open The Calendar and go. For more details and ongoing events, Spring | 845-265-5000 | coldspringdepot.com 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. 59 Lane Gate Road, Cold Spring Terrance Simien & The Zydeco Experience coldspringny.gov visit philipstown.info. Send event listings to calendar@ 8:30 p.m. Towne Crier Café Passover Workshop (ages 2-7) philipstown.info. See you around town! 379 Main St., Beacon 9:45 a.m. Reform Temple of Putnam Valley 845-855-1300 | townecrier.com 362 Church Road, Putnam Valley The Brain Show (Trivia) (grades 6-8) Mike N Ed’s Acoustic Adventure 845-528-4774 | rtpv.org 7 p.m. Haldane Auditorium Friday, April 4 9:30 p.m. Max’s on Main | 246 Main St., Beacon Green Workshop 15 Craigside Drive, Cold Spring 845-838-6297 | maxsonmain.com 10 a.m. School of Jellyfish | 183 Main St., Beacon Kids & Community 845-265-9254 | haldanepta.org The Jeremy Baum JB3 Trio 845-440-8017 | schoolofjellyfish.com Indoor Tot Lot Art & Design 9:30 p.m. 12 Grapes | 12 N. Division St., Peekskill Stamp, Coin, and Paper Money Show 9 - 11 a.m. & Noon - 2 p.m. Philipstown Rec Center 914-737-6624 | 12grapes.com 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Westchester County Center Highlights Tour 107 Glenclyffe Drive, Garrison See details under Friday. 845-424-4618 | philipstownrecreation.com 2 p.m. Storm King Art Center | 1 Museum Road, Meetings & Lectures New Windsor | 845-534-3115 | stormking.org Beginner Wheel Throwing (grades 2-5) Howland Public Library Free Computer Help (First Session) Gallery 66 NY Openings 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Free Tax Assistance for Seniors 2 p.m. Desmond-Fish Library 10 a.m. Philipstown Recreation Center Tarryl Gabel and Gregory Martin: The Picturesque, and Low Income 472 Route 403, Garrison 107 Glenclyffe Drive, Garrison the Pastoral, and the Sublime 3 p.m. Young Adult Connections 845-424-3020 | desmondfishlibrary.org 845-424-4618 | philipstownrecreation.com Judith Kepner Rose and Deborah Lecce: Frolic 313 Main St., Beacon Potluck and Meeting Group Show: Influences from Nature Garrison School Forest Cleanup and Picnic 845-831-1134 | beaconlibrary.org 6:30 p.m. Beacon Sloop Club Eric David Laxman: Sculpture in the Garden 10 a.m. Snake Hill Road opposite 135 mailbox Stamp, Coin, and Paper Money Show 2 Red Flynn Drive, Beacon [email protected] Noon - 6 p.m. Westchester County Center 6 - 9 p.m. 66 Main St., Cold Spring 914-907-4928 | beaconsloopclub.org Sustainable Butterfly Gardening 198 Central Ave., White Plains 845-809-5838 | gallery66ny.com Stations of the Cross 10 a.m. Outdoor Discovery Center 914-995-4050 | countycenter.biz Film & Theater 6:30 p.m. St. Mary’s Episcopal Church 100 Muser Drive, Cornwall Wine Tasting 4th Annual Ariane One-Act Play Festival 1 Chestnut St., Cold Spring 845-534-5506 | hhnaturemuseum.org 4 - 7 p.m. Artisan Wine Shop 8 p.m. Philipstown Depot Theatre 845-265-2539 | stmaryscoldspring.org Try Your Hand Art Open House 180 Main St., Beacon 10 Garrison Landing, Garrison 7:30 p.m. Our Lady of Loretto 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Garrison Art Center 845-440-6923 | artisanwineshop.com 845-424-3900 | philipstowndepottheatre.org 24 Fair St, Cold Spring 23 Garrison’s Landing, Garrison Pizza Night and Ice Cream Social 845-265-3718 | ourladyoflorettocs.com Calling All Poets 845-424-3960 | garrisonartcenter.org 4 - 8 p.m. North Highlands Fire Department 8 p.m. Howland Cultural Center Open Barn 504 Fishkill Road, Cold Spring 477 Main St., Beacon Saturday, April 5 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Stony Kill Farm For take-out orders, call 845-265-9595 845-831-4988 | howlandculturalcenter.org 79 Farmstead Lane, Wappingers Falls Family Bingo and Pasta Night Kids & Community 845-831-1617 | stonykill.org 6:30 p.m. Philipstown Recreation Center Music St. Philip’s Nursery School Annual Tag Sale Shine a Light on Our Dis/Abilities Expo 107 Glenclyffe Drive, Garrison Mike Gordon of Phish 8:30 a.m. Early Bird Opening ($5) 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Walter Panas High School 845-424-4618 | philipstownrecreation.com 8 p.m. Tarrytown Music Hall 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Free entrance 300 Croton Ave., Cortlandt Manor | 914-739- Support Connection Spring Benefit 13 Main St., Tarrytown St. Philip’s (Parish Hall) | 1101 Route 9D, Garrison 2306 x505 | [email protected] 7 p.m. Hollow Brook Golf Club 914-631-3390 x100 | tarrytownmusichall.org 845-424-3571 | stphilipsnursery.org Soup Kitchen 1060 Oregon Road, Cortlandt Manor UNI (Reggae) Cold Spring Farmers’ Market 11 a.m. Presbyterian Church 914-962-6402 | supportconnection.org 8 p.m. Bean Runner Café 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Open 50 Liberty St., Beacon 201 S. Division, Peekskill St. Mary’s Parish Hall 845-831-5322 | beaconpresbychurch.com 914-737-1701 | beanrunnercafe.com 1 Chestnut St., Cold Spring | csfarmmarket.org

The Gift Hut presents: Author & Illustrator Chad Wallace Book Signing, April 26 86 Main Street, Cold Spring, New York A curious young mouse boldly ventures into the meadow for the fi rst time. There he is given a crash course on life — from creatures both friendly and not so friendly. He witnesses a caterpillar becoming a chrysalis. He marvels that fi refl ies can glow. Thoughtful encounters with a turtle and a rabbit help prepare him for danger.

Science and story blend seamlessly in this entertaining coming of age tale. But do animals talk and help each other? Thoughtful back matter explores the phenomenon of animal altruism Spend the Season. and what we are learning of animal communication, and delves deeper into the lives of meadow mice and the Savor the Memories. wonders of a meadow. The Highlands Country Club in Garrison offers everything you The Mouse and the Meadow, and your family need for a fun, relaxing, and memorable summer. written and illustrated by Chad You can choose a membership that works for you – 2014 Club Wallace, a rising young star from Family or Individual, and Pool Family or Individual memberships the Hudson River Valley, New York are available now! Members also have full-signing privileges at our nearby sister property, The Garrison.

Chad will be signing his book at Our 9-hole course with The Gift Hut, 86 Main Street GOLF Hudson Highlands views Cold Spring, NY 10516 Saturday, April 26, 1 - 3 p.m. SWIM Our 61-footlong heated pool

Pre-order your copy early. Tennis on our hard-surface court (open PLAY in March) and Har-Tru courts (open in May) Retail price: Paperback • $8.95 Hardback • $16.95 at the Highlands Country Club New! A free Pop-Up Mouse and the Meadow app lets children view this book in Pop- Join the fun Up mode (details on back cover). Free educator activities at www.chadwallace.com. 845.424.3254 s highlandscountryclub.net www.philipstown.info | Philipstown.info The Paper April 4, 2014 9

Beginner Contemporary Dance Caregiver Support Group Hudson Valley Philharmonic: Mahler’s 2nd - 11:15 a.m. Beacon Yoga Center | 464 Main St., 9:30 a.m. Hudson Valley Hospital Resurrection Beacon | 347-489-8406 | beaconyogacenter.com 1980 Crompond Road, Cortlandt Manor 8 p.m. Bardavon | 35 Market St., Poughkeepsie Trout Weekend 914-734-3896 | hvhc.org/events 845-473-2072 | bardavon.org Noon to 4 p.m. Open hours Art & Design Jack Grace Band / Knock Yourself Out / 1 & 2:30 p.m. Meet the Fish Platoon 1:30 & 3 p.m. Feeding time for Brook Trout Dia:Beacon Events 8 p.m. Southern Dutchess Bowl Wildlife Education Center 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Free admission for Beacon residents 629 Route 52, Beacon | local845.com 1 p.m. Public tour | 3 Beekman St., Beacon 25 Boulevard, Cornwall-on-Hudson Alva Nelson Trio 845-534-7781 | hhnaturemuseum.org 845-440-0100 | diabeacon.org 8 p.m. Bean Runner Café | Details under Friday Reflectionist Minecraft for Parents Group Show: John Praino 2 p.m. Desmond-Fish Library 1 - 4 p.m. Arts on the Lake | 640 Route 52, Kent 8 p.m. Whistling Willie’s | Details under Friday Lakes | 845-228-2685 | artsonthelake.org 472 Route 403, Garrison Lennon Re-Imagined with The Nutopians 845-424-3020 | desmondfishlibrary.org Highlights Tour 8:30 p.m. Towne Crier Café Poet Matthew Spireng (Reading) 2 p.m. Storm King Art Center See details under Friday. See details under Friday. 3 p.m. Butterfield Library | 10 Morris Ave., Cold Billy Joel Tribute with David Clark Spring | 845-265-3040 | butterfieldlibrary.org Annual Artist Members’ Exhibition (Opening) 9:30 p.m. 12 Grapes | See details under Friday. 3 - 5 p.m. Howland Cultural Center Wine Tasting Beki Brindle and The Hot Heads 477 Main St., Beacon 3 - 6 p.m. Artisan Wine Shop 9:30 p.m. Max’s on Main | Details under Friday See details under Friday. 845-831-4988 | howlandculturalcenter.org DJ Tee-Why? Group Show: From the Heart (Opening) Project Code Spring (ages 5-14) 10 p.m. Virgo’s Sip N Soul Café | 469 Fishkill Ave., 3 - 7 p.m. Spire Studios | 45 Beekman St., Beacon 4 p.m. Desmond-Fish Library Beacon | 845-831-1543 | virgossipnsoul.com 472 Route 403, Garrison 845-797-5210 | spirestudios.org 845-424-3020 | codespringers.org Group Show: New Space, New Work (Opening) Meetings & Lectures Pasta Dinner Fundraiser for Girls’ Softball 6 - 8 p.m. Buster Levi Gallery Overeaters Anonymous 4:30 - 8:30 p.m. Lewis Tompkins Firehouse 121 Main St., Cold Spring | 845-809-5145 Knife and tool sharpener Harper Keehn 8:30 a.m. Graymoor | 1350 Route 9, Garrison 13 South Ave., Beacon | cityofbeacon.org Theater & Film will be at the Cold Spring Farmers’ 917-716-2488 | oa.org 2014 CVPOA Spring Fling Market Saturday, April 12. Photo by K.E. Foley Black Barbers and Barber Shops (Lecture) Open Auditions for Gasping 7 p.m. Cortlandt Colonial Restaurant 9 a.m. Mid-Hudson Heritage Center 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Philipstown Depot Theatre Music 714 Old Albany Post Road, Cortlandt Manor 317 Main St., Poughkeepsie 10 Garrison Landing, Garrison continentalvillage.org Daisy Jopling 845-214-1113 | midhudsonheritage.org 845-424-3900 | philipstowndepottheatre.org 7 p.m. Paramount Hudson Valley Beacon Human Relations Commission Health & Fitness Putnam Valley International Jewish Film 1008 Brown St., Peekskill 10 a.m. Beacon Community Resource Center Festival: Crossfire American Red Cross Babysitter Training 914-739-0039 | paramounthudsonvalley.com 23 West Center St., Beacon 7:30 p.m. Reform Temple of Putnam Valley 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Philipstown Recreation Center Alfio, The Voice From Oz 845-838-5000 | cityofbeacon.org 107 Glenclyffe Drive, Garrison 362 Church Road, Putnam Valley 8 p.m. Tarrytown Music Hall | 13 Main St., 845-528-4774 | rtpv.org Discover Your Writing Voice Workshop 845-424-4618 | philipstownrecreation.com Tarrytown | 914-631-3390 x100 Noon - 3 p.m. Howland Public Library 4th Annual Ariane One-Act Play Festival Tai Chai Benefit Concert for the Sloop Woody Guthrie 313 Main St., Beacon 8 p.m. Philipstown Depot Theatre 9 a.m. St. Philip’s Parish House 8 p.m. Howland Cultural Center 845-831-1134 | beaconlibrary.org 1101 Route 9D, Garrison See details under Friday. 477 Main St., Beacon The Beekman Arms (Talk & Signing) Chekhov’s The Bear / Mrozek’s Out at Sea 845-424-3571 | stphilipshighlands.org 845-831-4988 | howlandculturalcenter.org 12:30 p.m. Beekman Arms | 6387 (Readings) Tai-Chi Chuan Brit Floyd: The World’s Greatest Pink Mill St., Rhinebeck | 845-471-1630 8 p.m. Philipstown.info | 69 Main St., Cold Spring 9:30 a.m. Arts on the Lake Floyd Show dutchesscountyhistoricalsociety.org 640 Route 52, Kent Lakes Presented by World’s End Theater 8 p.m. Mid-Hudson Civic Center Putnam Young Democrats Interest Meeting 845-228-2685 | artsonthelake.org 14 Civic Center Plaza, Poughkeepsie 2 p.m. Olympic Diner 845-454-5800 | midhudsonciviccenter.org 195 Route 6, Mahopac | 914-374-3960

FREE!

MORNING SESSION — 10:00 – 12:00 AFTERNOON SESSION — 1:00 – 3:00 Pottery on the Wheel 3D Paper Creations for Teens 13+ and Adults for teens 13+ and adults Printmaking Clay Play for ages 6 – 12 — monotypes for Mommy/Daddy & Me (2 – 5 year olds) Pinching Clay Printmaking for Mommy/Daddy & Me (2 – 5 year olds) for Teens 13+ and Adults — monotypes Stamping, Printing, Rolling for all ages Building with Clay for 6 – 12 year olds Stamping, Printing, Rolling for all ages

Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.

This Open House is made possible, in part, through the Putnam Arts Council’s Arts Link Grant Program with funds from Putnam County. Stamping, Printing, Rolling is a cooperative public art project which is in partnership with The Aldrich Museum’s Draw On event.

23 Garrison’s Landing Garrison, NY 10524 garrisonartcenter.org 845.424.3960 10 April 4, 2014 The Paper www.philipstown.info | Philipstown.info

The Calendar (from page 9) Religious Services See philipstown.info/churches for Sunday, April 6 Sunday listings Kids & Community Monday, April 7 Beacon Flea Market 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Henry Street Lot, Beacon Kids & Community 845-202-0094 | beaconflea.blogspot.com Bridge Club Northgate Volunteer Clean-Up 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Howland Cultural Center 9 a.m. Little Stony Point Parking Area | Route 9D, 477 Main St., Beacon Cold Spring | RSVP to [email protected] 845-831-4988 | howlandculturalcenter.org New York Metro Reptile Show Free Tax Assistance for Seniors and 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Westchester County Center Low-Income 198 Central Ave., White Plains 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Howland Public Library 914-995-4050 | countycenter.biz See details under Friday. Stamp, Coin, and Paper Money Show Indoor Tot Lot 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Westchester County Center Noon - 2 p.m. Philipstown Rec Center See details under Friday. 107 Glenclyffe Drive, Garrison Chinese Language Class (ages 6-18) 845-424-4618 | philipstownrecreation.com (First Session) Project Code Spring for Girls 10 a.m. - Noon. Chuang-Yen Monastery (Library) Fish, by Neela Pushparaj, is on view at Beacon’s Spire Studio beginning April 5. 3:30 p.m. Desmond-Fish Library 2020 Route 301, Carmel | 845-248-0696 | baus.org See details on page 12. Image courtesy of Spire Studios 472 Route 403, Garrison Bazaar-on-Hudson Indoor Market 845-424-3020 | desmondfishlibrary.org Sunset Reading Series: Max Watman 10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. The Living Room 4th Annual Ariane One-Act Play Festival The Joys of Hiking 4 p.m. Chapel Restoration | 45 Market St., Cold 4 p.m. Philipstown Depot Theatre 103 Main St., Cold Spring | bazaaronhudson.com 6:30 p.m. East Fishkill Community Library Spring | 845-265-5537 | sunsetreadings.org See details under Friday. Beacon Farmers’ Market 348 New York 376, Hopewell Junction 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Scenic Hudson River Center Art & Design Music 845-457-4552 | midhusonADK.org Long Dock Drive, Beacon Board Game Night Drop-In Art Sessions Ukulele Group 845-234-9325 | thebeaconfarmersmarket.com 7 p.m. Cup and Saucer | 165 Main St., Beacon 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Life Drawing and Painting 3 p.m. Arts on the Lake | 640 Route 52, Kent meetup.com/Beacon-Board-not-Bored Green Workshop (ages 8-14) (Long Pose) | 1:30 - 4:30 p.m. Printmaking Club Lakes | 845-228-2685 | artsonthelake.org 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. School of Jellyfish Garrison Art Center | 23 Garrison’s Landing, An Afternoon of Grand Opera Health & Fitness See details under Saturday. Garrison | 845-424-3960 | garrisonartcenter.org 4 p.m. Howland Cultural Center Basketball at Philipstown Rec Open Barn 477 Main St., Beacon 6:15 p.m. Youth Skills/Drills (grades 3-8) 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Stony Kill Farm Free Admission for Beacon Residents 845-831-4988 | howlandculturalcenter.org 7:30 p.m. Adult Men’s Pickup See details under Saturday. 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Dia:Beacon | Details under Saturday Anita Merando 107 Glenclyffe Drive, Garrison Trout Weekend Group Show: Reflectionist 5:30 p.m. Whistling Willie’s | Details under Friday 845-424-4618 | philipstownrecreation.com Noon to 4 p.m. Open hours 1 - 4 p.m. Arts on the Lake | Details under Saturday Anne Carpenter & J.T. 1 & 2:30 p.m. Meet the Fish Highlights Tour Art & Design 6 p.m. 12 Grapes | See details under Friday. 1:30 & 3 p.m. Feeding time for Brook Trout 2 p.m. Storm King Art Center | Details under Friday Sunday Sounds Garrison Art Center Wildlife Education Center | Details under Saturday Cocktails and Canvas 6 - 9 p.m. Virgo’s Sip N Soul Café | 469 Fishkill 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Drop-In Life Drawing & 7 p.m. Benmarl Winery Pioneer Living (ages 5-12): General Store Ave., Beacon | 845-831-1543 | virgossipnsoul.com Painting (Short Pose) | 5 - 7 p.m. Open Studio 2 p.m. Common Ground Farm 156 Highland Ave., Marlboro | eat-paint-love.com Drawing | See details under Sunday. O.A.R. 79 Farmstead Lane, Wappingers Falls Theater & Film 7 p.m. Tarrytown Music Hall | 13 Main St., Tarrytown Music 845-231-4424 | commongroundfarm.org Great Expectations (2012) 914-631-3390 x100 The General Lady: Honoring Martha Community Chorus 3 p.m. Paramount Hudson Valley Johnny Clegg Band 7 p.m. Howland Cultural Center Washington’s Legacy 1008 Brown St., Peekskill 7 p.m. Bardavon | 35 Market St., Poughkeepsie 2 p.m. Ritz Theater | 107 Broadway, Newburgh 477 Main St., Beacon 914-739-0039 | paramounthudsonvalley.com 845-473-2072 | bardavon.org 845-562-1195 | nysparks.com 845-831-4988 | howlandculturalcenter.org Putnam Valley International Jewish Film Joan Osborne Children’s Film Screening: Dumbo Open-Mic Night Festival: The Prince of Egypt 7:30 p.m. Towne Crier Café 3 p.m. SkyBaby Yoga 7 p.m. Towne Crier Café | Details under Friday 3 p.m. Reform Temple of Putnam Valley See details under Friday. 75 Main St., Cold Spring | coldspringfilm.org First Monday Jam Session See details under Saturday. Meetings & Lectures 8 p.m. Quinn’s 330 Main St., Beacon | 845-831-8065 Qinming Ceremony 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Chuang-Yen Monastery Meetings & Lectures 2020 Route 301, Carmel | 845-225-1819 | baus.org Vet2Vet Support Group Dharma Sunday School 6:30 p.m. Field Library 12:30 p.m. SkyBaby Yoga | 75 Main St., Cold 4 Nelson Ave., Peekskill | 914-872-5269 | fsw.org Spring | 845-265-4444 | skybabyyoga.com Justice Court Free Computer Help 6:30 p.m. Village Hall | 85 Main St., Cold Spring 2 p.m. Desmond-Fish Library | Details under Friday 845-265-3611 | coldspringny.gov Steamboats on the Hudson (Lecture) Beacon City Council (Scheduled) 2 p.m. Beacon Institute | 199 Main St., Beacon 7 p.m. 1 Municipal Plaza, Beacon 845-838-1600 | bire.org 845-838-5000 | cityofbeacon.org Pre-Pesach Women’s Seder Beacon School Board 3 p.m. Beacon Hebrew Alliance 7 p.m. Beacon High School 331 Verplanck, Beacon 101 Matteawan Road, Beacon 847-831-2012 | beaconhebrewalliance.org 845-838-6900 | beaconcityK12.org

2014 Summer River Workshop on the Hudson for kids grades 6 through 12

3 Sessions: June 30 - July 4 Register or more info July 7 - July 11 845.265.4290 or July 21 - July 25 [email protected]

River trip: July 14 - July 19 Saugerties to Cold Spring

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Book Club: Gone Girl Tioronda Garden Club (from page 10) Art & Design The Calendar 1:30 p.m. Howland Public Library | 313 Main St., 7 p.m. Howland Cultural Center | 477 Main St., Highlights Tour Monthly Meeting Beacon | 845-831-1134 | beaconlibrary.org Beacon | 845-831-4300 | howlandculturalcenter.org 7 p.m. Putnam Valley Grange 2 p.m. Storm King Art Center | Details under Friday Should New York Endorse Aid in Dying? Zoning Board of Appeals 128 Mill St., Putnam Valley (Debate) 7 p.m. Butterfield Library | 10 Morris Ave., Cold Music 845-528-2565 | putnamvalleygrange.org Call for NYC location Spring | 845-265-3611 | coldspringny.gov The Country Jamboree PTA Parent Support Group 845-424-4040 x202 | thehastingscenter.org Life Support Group 2 p.m. Bardavon | 35 Market St., Poughkeepsie 7 p.m. 35B Garrison’s Landing, Garrison Beacon Recreation Committee (Scheduled) 7:30 p.m. St. Philip’s Church | 1101 Route 9D, 845-473-2072 | bardavon.org 914-522-9044 | facebook.com/ptalearndiff 6:30 p.m. Beacon High School Garrison | 845-424-3571 | stphilipshighlands.org Piano Bar Night Friends of the Butterfield Library 101 Matteawan Road, Beacon Historic District Review Board 7 - 11 p.m. Bear Mountain Inn 7 p.m. Butterfield Library | 10 Morris Ave., Cold 845-838-5000 | cityofbeacon.org 8 p.m. Village Hall | 85 Main St., Cold Spring 55 Hessian Drive, Highland Falls Spring | 845-265-3040 | butterfieldlibrary.org Beacon Planning Board (Scheduled) 845-265-3611 | coldspringny.gov 845-786-2731 | visitbearmountain.com Haldane Booster Club 7 p.m. 1 Municipal Plaza, Beacon Feist Solo - The Mettle Tour 7 p.m. Haldane School | 15 Craigside Drive, Cold 845-838-5002 | cityofbeacon.org 8 p.m. Tarrytown Music Hall | 13 Main St., Spring | 845-265-9254 | haldaneschool.org Thursday, April 10 Haldane Fine Arts Committee Tarrytown | 914-631-3390 x100 Tree Advisory Committee 7 p.m. Butterfield Library Kids & Community The Beach Boys 7:30 p.m. Butterfield Library | 10 Morris Ave., 10 Morris Ave., Cold Spring 8 p.m. Ulster Performing Arts Center Cold Spring | 845-265-3611 | coldspringny.gov Indoor Tot Lot 845-265-9254 | haldaneschool.org 601 Broadway, Kingston Rescheduled from March 31 9 - 11 a.m. & Noon - 2 p.m. | Philipstown Haldane School Foundation Community Center | See details under Monday. 845-339-6088 | upac.org 7 p.m. Butterfield Library Howland Public Library Meetings & Lectures Tuesday, April 8 10 Morris Ave., Cold Spring 10 a.m. Brain Games for Adults Kids & Community haldaneschoolfoundation.org 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Free Tax Assistance for Seniors Haldane PTA 3:30 p.m. Haldane School (Band Room) Board of Trustees and Low Income | 10:30 a.m. Pre-K Story Time Philipstown Recreation Center 15 Craigside Drive, Cold Spring 7:30 p.m. Village Hall | 85 Main St., Cold Spring (ages 3-5) | 3:45 - 5 p.m. Lego Club and Block 9 - 11 a.m. & Noon - 2 p.m. Indoor Tot Lot 845-265-9254 | haldanepta.org 845-265-3611 | coldspringny.gov Party | See details under Tuesday. 6:30 p.m. Foot in Mouth Players (ages 12-19) Philipstown Planning Board Senior Day Center See details under Monday. 7:30 p.m. Butterfield Library Wednesday, April 9 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Mother Lurana House Oakwood Friends School Info Session 10 Morris Ave., Cold Spring See details under Tuesday. 9:30 a.m. - Noon. 22 Spackenkill Road, Poughkeepsie 845-265-5200 | philipstown.com Kids & Community Butterfield Library 845-462-4200 x245 | oakwoodfriends.org Rescheduled from March 27 Howland Public Library 10:30 a.m. Bouncing Babies (ages 0-2) Pioneer Living (ages 5-12): General Store 9:45 a.m. Come & Play (ages 0-3) 12:30 p.m. Little Bookworms (Preschool) Historic District Review Board (Public Hearing) 9:30 a.m. Common Ground Farm 8 p.m. Village Hall | See details under Wednesday. 10:30 a.m. Toddler Tales (ages 2-3) 10 Morris Ave., Cold Spring See details under Sunday. See details under Friday. 845-265-3040 | butterfieldlibrary.org Senior Day Center Mahjong Open Play Meat & Egg Store Open Friday, April 11 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Mother Lurana House 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. VFW Hall 3 - 6 p.m. Glynwood Farm (Dairy) | 362 Glynwood 166 Old West Point Road East, Garrison 34 Kemble Ave., Cold Spring Road, Cold Spring | 845-265-3338 | glynwood.org Kids & Community 845-424-3184 | graymoorcenter.org 845-424-4618 | philipstownrecreation.com Children Read to Dogs (ages 7-10) Indoor Tot Lot Baby & Me (ages 0-2) Desmond-Fish Library 3:30 p.m. Desmond-Fish Library 9 - 11 a.m. & Noon - 2 p.m. Philipstown Rec Center 10:30 a.m. Howland Public Library 10:15 a.m. Music and Movement for Toddlers 472 Route 403, Garrison See details under April 4. See details under Friday. 1:30 p.m. Pre-School Story Hour (ages 3-5) 845-424-3020 | desmondfishlibrary.org Free Admission for Grandparents Children Read to Dogs See details under Tuesday. Annual Magnolia Party 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Mid-Hudson Children’s Museum 4 - 5:30 p.m. Howland Public Library Indoor Tot Lot 5:30 p.m. Cunneen-Hackett Art Center 75 N. Water St., Poughkeepsie See details under Friday. Noon - 2 p.m. Philipstown Community Center 9 Vassar St., Poughkeepsie 845-471-0589 | mhcm.org Craft Hour for Kids See details under Monday. 845-486-4571 | cunneen-hackett.org Howland Public Library 4 p.m. Desmond-Fish Library | 472 Route 403, Rivertown Kids Chorus (ages 9-13) Farm Dinner 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Free Tax Assistance for Seniors Garrison | 845-424-3020 | desmondfishlibrary.org 4 p.m. Howland Cultural Center 6:30 p.m. Glynwood and Low Income | 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Navigating Culinary Workshop: Tough Cuts 477 Main St., Beacon 362 Glynwood Road, Cold Spring Healthcare Options | See details under April 4. 6 p.m. Glynwood Farm 845-264-3393 | rivertownkids.org 845-265-3338 | glynwood.org Fridays at the Farm (ages 2-4): Greenhouses 362 Glynwood Road, Cold Spring Disney Live Pirate and Princess Adventure 10 a.m. Common Ground Farm 845-265-3338 | glynwood.org Health & Fitness 7 p.m. Westchester County Center | 198 Central 79 Farmstead Lane, Wappingers Falls Teen Employment Workshop (ages 14-18) Breastfeeding Support Group Ave., White Plains | 914-995-4050 845-231-4424 | commongroundfarm.org 6 p.m. Go-Go Pops | 64 Main St., Cold Spring 10 a.m. Cornerstone Park Building Spring Fling Vendor Fair 845-809-5600 | [email protected] 1 Fair St., Carmel Health & Fitness 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Putnam Hospital Center Health & Fitness 845-808-1390 x43150 | putnamcountyny.gov Qi Gong/Tai Chi 670 Stoneleigh Ave., Carmel Breastfeeding Support Group 8:30 a.m. Butterfield Library | 10 Morris Ave., 845-279-5711 x6263 | health-quest.org Breast and Ovarian Cancer Support Group 11 a.m. Hudson Valley Hospital Cold Spring | 845-265-3040 | butterfieldlibrary.org 10:15 a.m. East Fishkill Community Library 1980 Crompond Road, Cortlandt Manor 348 New York 376, Hopewell Junction Breast and Ovarian Cancer Support Group Ongoing 914-734-3896 | hvhc.org/events 800-532-4290 | supportconnection.org 10 a.m. Support Connection Young Women’s Breast Cancer Support Group 40 Triangle Center, Suite 100, Yorktown Heights Art & Design Art & Design 7 p.m. Support Connection 914-962-6402 | supportconnection.org Visit philipstown.info/galleries Boscobel Open to Artists 40 Triangle Center, Suite 100, Yorktown Heights Women’s Prenatal/Postpartum 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. 1601 Route 9D, Garrison 914-962-6402 | supportconnection.org Discussion Group Religious Services 845-265-3638 | boscobel.org Theater & Film 7 p.m. Hudson Valley Hospital Center Visit philipstown.info/services No public admission 1980 Crompond Road, Cortlandt Manor In the Heights (Musical) (Preview) Meetings & Lectures Being Web Present for Artists and Designers 914-736-7700 | northeastdoulas.com 7 p.m. Beacon High School 6:30 p.m. Center for Digital Arts Adult Co-Ed Volleyball Alcoholics Anonymous 101 Matteawan Road, Beacon | beaconplayers.com 27 N. Division St., Peekskill 7:30 p.m. Philipstown Recreation Center Visit philipstown.info/aa 914-606-7300 | sunywcc.edu/peekskill Music See details under Monday. Music The People’s Choir with Cat Guthrie 7 p.m. Beacon Music Factory Old-Timey Southern Fiddle Jam Session 12 Hanna Lane, Beacon 7 p.m. Howland Cultural Center 845-202-3555 | beaconmusicfactory.com 477 Main St., Beacon 845-831-4988 | howlandculturalcenter.org Open Mic Night 7 - 10 p.m. Towne Crier Café Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo 19 Front St., Newburgh, NY See details under Friday. 8 p.m. Tarrytown Music Hall 845-561-3686 13 Main St., Tarrytown Open Mic Night A 501 (c) 3 Not-For-Profi t Arts Organization 914-631-3390 x100 | tarrytownmusichall.org 7:30 p.m. Dogwood | 47 E. Main St., Beacon Held Over Now Showing 845-202-7500 | dogwoodbar.com Meetings & Lectures The Grand Knitting Club Meetings & Lectures 10 a.m. Howland Public Library | 313 Main St., Middle School Improvement Team Budapest Hotel (Rated R) Beacon | 845-831-1134 | beaconlibrary.org 7:40 a.m. Haldane Elementary (Library) Modeling NY/NJ Harbor Storm-Surge 15 Craigside Drive, Cold Spring FRI 3:00 5:30 8:00 Flooding (Seminar) 845-265-9254 | haldanepta.org SAT 12:30 3:00 5:30 8:00 10:30 a.m. Hudson River Foundation Justice Court 17 Battery Place, Suite 915, New York 1 p.m. Village Hall SUN 1:00 3:30 6:00 212-483-7667 | hudsonriver.org 85 Main St., Cold Spring TUE & WED 7:30 Highland Knitters 845-265-3611 | coldspringny.gov THUR 2:00 7:30 Noon. Desmond-Fish Library NYS Land Conservation Summit (Opens) For more information phone the box office, 472 Route 403, Garrison 5 p.m. Thayer Hotel, West Point or check our website: www.downingfilmcenter.com 845-424-3020 | desmondfishlibrary.org nyslandsummit.org 12 April 4, 2014 The Paper www.philipstown.info | Philipstown.info

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• Riverview Restaurant, Restaurant/ World’s End Theater Hospitality Business of the Year Presents Series April 5 • Garrison Art Center, Cultural his Saturday, April 5, at 8 p.m., at Achievement of the Year TPhilipstown.info’s home at 69 Main • Archipelago at Home, Retailer of the St., World’s End Theater continues its Year reading series with a pair of one-act • Vera’s Marketplace & Garden Center, gems directed by Greg Miller. Small Business of the Year First up is Slawomir Mrozek’s Out at • Harold Lyons & Sons, Medium Busi- Sea, a scathing social, economic and po- ness of the Year litical critique veiled under absurdity. • Cold Spring Apothecary, Innovation Mrozek wrote the play in 1961 under the in Business Award watchful censors of Soviet-era Poland. • Hudson Highlands Land Trust, Not- Out at Sea features local actors Malachy for-Profit Organization of the Year Cleary, Donald Kimmel, Sterling Swann, • Mark Villanti, Katie O’Donnell George Kimmel and Matt Marino. Award of Excellence Next up is Anton Chekhov’s vaude- • Terence O’Brien, Outstanding Busi- ville The Bear, a ferocious farce of love ness Person of the Year and money, set in a Chekhovian draw- The chamber will honor the memory ing room. The Bear features Christine of Philip and Esther Baumgarten with Philipstown Boy Scouts Photo courtesy of Troop 437 Brooks Bokhour, George Kimmel and the annual Baumgarten Scholarship, Miller. awarded to a local high school senior. ers instead of bicycles (because bicycles be mailed to SVAS at 61 Torchia Road, World’s End Theater readings are free Past board members will be recog- move too far, too fast), and definitely Cold Spring, NY 10516. All funds raised to the public though donations are grate- nized including Buddy Traina, Laura don’t play video games after school. help with sanctuary operating costs. Tax fully accepted. Beverages are available Anne Shay-Hupe, Teri Barr, Lynn Miller, receipts provided. The sanctuary was es- prior to the performance and during in- and Vincent Tamagna. tablished in 2011 to aid domestic, farm termission. Due to limited seating, early Make reservations by April 18. Call 845- Bonnets and Bunnies and exotic animals in need of a home. arrival is encouraged. 265-3200 or visit coldspringareachamber. Questions? Call Greg Miller at 914- Campaign: Your Own org. To place an ad in the dinner program, 629-7411. Easter Rabbit! Momenta Quartet email [email protected]. othing says Easter like a bunny … Returns to Chapel Auditions for Gasping at Nand every bunny deserves a home. Knights of Columbus to Shepherd’s View Animal Sanctuary, in Restoration April 13 Depot Theatre April 5 conjunction with the Animal Hospital of Program includes contemporary and Hold Easter Egg Hunt he Philipstown Depot Theatre and Cold Spring, is looking for caring, quali- classic pieces he Knights of Columbus, Loretto TThe Drones Theater Company an- fied homes for nine rescue bunnies. With TCouncil No. 536, will be holding their nounce auditions for Gasping, the hilari- a suggested donation of $50, receive a he 4 p.m. concert features Emilie- annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, ous first play from Ben Elton, writer of real Easter bunny along with a cage, wa- TAnne Gendron and Adda Kridler, vio- April 12 (rain date April 19) at McCon- The Young Ones and Blackadder. The ter bottle, litter box, bunny hut and rab- lin, Stephanie Griffin, viola, and Michael ville Park at 11 a.m. Boys and girls ages show will run Fridays, Saturdays and bit care directions. Haas, cello. They will play music of ac- 8 and under are eligible to participate. Sundays May 9 through June 1, in Gar- All participants in the Bonnets and claimed 20th-century French composer Parents should bring their own baskets. rison. Auditions will be held from 11 a.m. Bunnies Campaign are eligible to win Henri Dutilleux, recent Pulitzer Prize fi- Any questions, please contact Bob Fla- to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 5, at the Depot an Easter basket — chock-full of good- nalist Augusta Reade Thomas, 16th-cen- herty, Youth Director, at 845-265-3191 or Theatre. Bring headshot and resume. ies donated by The Country Goose, Go- tury Tomás Luis de Victoria, and Claude Dan Dillon, Past Grand Knight at 845- Actors may prepare a three- to four- Go Pops and Kismet at Caryn’s. Bun- Debussy. 265-3802. minute comedic monologue or may read nies can be viewed (by appointment) at The Chapel Restoration is located at from provided sides. British dialects and Shepherd’s View Animal Sanctuary and 45 Market St., Cold Spring. The concert comedic timing a must. Equity and Non- Animal Hospital of Cold Spring at 55 is also free to the public. Stonecrop Gardens Offers Equity actors welcome. Contact director Chestnut St., Cold Spring and on Face- This series is made possible, in part, Joe Dunn at [email protected]. book at: facebook.com/shepherdsview- through the Putnam Arts Council’s Arts Vegetable Gardening animalsanctuary. Link Grant Program, with funds from Workshop New York State Council on the Arts, the Inquiries may be made via the sanctu- tonecrop Gardens in Cold Spring will Troop 437 Boy Scouts support of Gov. Andrew Cuomo and the ary’s Facebook page, which may be used offer Art & Practice of Vegetable Gar- state Legislature, and funds from Put- S Earn Railroading Badge to make donations. Checks made payable dening, a workshop that promises some- nam County. oy Scouts in Philipstown Troop 437 to Shepherd’s View Animal Sanctuary can thing for everyone, from the novice to the Brecently traveled to Strasburg, Pa., experienced gardener. Participants will for an overnight trip. The Scouts spent Cold Spring learn how to use seed to develop an aes- a day earning the Railroading merit Chamber Hosts thetically pleasing vegetable garden that badge at the Railroad Museum of Penn- yields a wealth of crops from mid-spring sylvania, and had the chance to ride an Awards Dinner to late fall. Discussion and fieldwork will old-fashioned steam train to Paradise, April 24 give participants insight to planning, Pa. By earning the badge, Scouts learn soil preparation, essential tools and re- about the history of railroading, its place Special awards to honor sources, and practical techniques. The in modern society, hobbies and careers Jim Lovell, Betty Budney workshop includes sowing seed both in- related to railroading. doors and out, drawing drills and mak- he Cold Spring Area Cham- The trip to the Lancaster area also ing supports — just a few of the ways to ber of Commerce will host gave the Scouts a glimpse into Amish One of nine rabbits in need of a home T keep moving. Plan to leave armed with a its Awards Dinner on Thurs- culture, where kids their age ride scoot- Photo courtesy of Shepherd’s View Animal Sanctuary. plethora of ideas (as well as some seed- day, April 24. The chamber lings) to use in your own vegetable garden has added two awards for community this season. (Continued on next page) leaders: the James G. Lovell Memorial Award, to be given to David Lilburne, and the Humanitarian Award, to be giv- en to Betty Budney. The event will be held at 6:30 p.m. at Dutchess Manor, 263 Route 9D, Beacon. Cost is $65 per person or $600 for a table of 10. “The Cold Spring Area is fortunate to have some of the finest businesses and leaders in the region and the Cold Spring Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to honor several of them at our an- nual Awards Dinner,” said Debbi Milner, chamber president. Additional awards include: • John Procario, Young Entrepreneur of the Year • Hudson Valley Seed, Sustainable Business of the Year • Linda Hoffmann, Realty Business Photo courtesy of Stonecrop Gardens Person of the Year www.philipstown.info | Philipstown.info The Paper April 4, 2014 13

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of music from the 10th to 14th centuries building at the river’s edge across from including many traditional Middle East- the Beacon train station. ern dance tunes. For more information and to reserve a The ensemble, members of Early Music space, contact Jim Birmingham at 845- New York, Frederick Renz, music direc- 497-3658 or email jbirmingham@hvc. tor, will perform on an array of original rr.com. Visit beaconsloopclub.org. instruments. The six musicians, Wayne Hankin, Lisle Kulbach, Dan Meyers, Christa Patton, Shane Shanahan, and Opera and Musical Charles Weaver are all versatile artists Theater Concert Set for performing on period instruments such as oud, lute, early percussion, shawms, April 6 at Howland Center recorders, krumhorns, vielles, medieval n April 6, at 4 p.m., Russell Cusick harp, bagpipes and voice. Their per- Owill be joined by soprano Theresa formances present the music in a man- Cincione and pianist Craig Ketter for a ner that medieval musicians (who were concert of vocal selections from grand somewhat low on the social scale) might opera and American musical theater at have used when performing for their the Howland Cultural Center, located at next meal as they traveled from place to 477 Main St., Beacon. place across Europe. This includes incor- For ticket information, call 845-831- porating many Arabic styles that were 4988. Tickets are $20 for general admis- possibly familiar to the medieval ear due sion and $15 for students with valid iden- The Garrison School’s “Move It! 3” concert showcased a culture of compassion and to the occupation of southern Spain by tification. cooperation. See story at Philipstown.info. Photo courtesy of Garrison School the Moors and the interaction with Mid- dle Eastern culture during the crusades. Beacon Yoga Studio to (From previous page) Part I: Sat- Beacon These musicians would not have limited urday, April 12, 8:45 a.m. to 3:30 themselves to the written or learned ver- Exhibit Live? Die? Kill?: p.m. (Rain date: Sunday, April 13) sion of a tune but would 4 Corners Part II: Saturday, June 7, 8:45 a.m. to 1 have modified it in ways p.m. (Rain date: Sunday, June 8) to make it their own. n Beacon Second Saturday, the Bea- Participation in both Parts I and II ISTANPITTA means to Ocon Yoga Studio presents Live? Die? is essential. Cost is $80/$60 Stonecrop interpret these songs and Kill?: 4 Corners, a photo exhibition and members. Registration required. Visit dances to represent not documentary performance of artist Karen stonecrop.org. the static literary version Michel. but the dynamic historical On Sept. 11, 2001, Michel woke up in reality of the musicians in her Brooklyn apartment to the sound of HHLT Marks 25th Year the field. the first plane hitting the Twin Towers. Protecting 135 Acres The concert will take In the weeks that followed, the country place on Sunday, April 13, began the long and difficult process of he Hudson Highlands Land Trust at 4 p.m. at the Howland healing, seeking answers to questions. (HHLT), incorporated in 1989, be- T Cultural Center, 477 Main These are the questions that came to Mi- gan 2014 by completing a multifaceted St., Beacon and will be chel, in what she refers to as an aural vi- land conservation project, resulting in followed by a reception to sion: What do you live for? What would the permanent protection of 135 acres, meet the artists. you die for? What would you kill for? and includes a public access component. Tickets at $30 ($10 for For the following decade, Michel trav- The January project closing caps off a students) may be reserved eled, asking strangers these three ques- 12-month period during which HHLT by calling 845-297-9243 tions. In 2010, Michel visited Navajo, partnered with private landowners and or on the Howland Cham- Hopi and Ute reservations in the Four conservation organizations to protect ber Music Circles website Corners region. Her performance will 476 acres. www.howlandmusic.org speak of how place and family ties affect To protect the final 135 acres, located a community. These form the basis of her in southern Philipstown, HHLT pur- April 25, 26 and 27 performances at Bea- chased the three-lot Mountain Trace Learn to Sail Visiting Saint Augustine, by Basha Maryanska con Yoga Studio, 464 Main St., Beacon. subdivision, an environmentally sensi- An exhibition and fundraiser will take Image courtesy of Spire Studios in Beacon tive area, from Westchester Land De- place April 12, Second Saturday, from 6 velopment Group, and then sold it to earn the basics of sail- to 9 p.m. neighboring property owners who put a From The HeART Opens Ling in a classroom Performances begin at 8 p.m. April 25 conservation agreement on the property, situation and potentially become a mem- and 26, and at 3 p.m. April 27. Suggested as well as a portion of their own land. at Spire Studios ber of the crew on the Woody Guthrie, donation ($15) includes a glass of wine or historic wooden replica of a gaff-rigged The owners included a public access pire Studios presents during the seltzer. Visit livediekill.org. Hudson River sloop, to get hands-on ex- easement, and have started designing a month of April, From the HeART, an S perience. hiking trail. international group art show curated Class meets once a week on Wednes- Stephanie and Steve Axinn, who donat- by Basha Maryanska. The wide range of day evenings, beginning April 16, and NY Alert ed a conservation agreement last August, contemporary painting includes work by finishing June 4. Classes run from 7 to For the latest updates on understand that the permanent protec- artists from Germany, France, and Po- 9 p.m. and the cost is $50. A textbook to weather-related or other tion of their 15-acre property, which land as well as local artists. Artists in keep is furnished. emergencies, sign up at borders Lake Oscawana in Putnam Val- the show are: Virginia Donovan, Mary Location: Classes will be held at the ley, is important for the integrity of that Ann Glass, Galina Krasskova, Kellee www.nyalert.gov. Beacon Sloop Club, a wooden shingled local natural resource. Because of their Wynne Conrad, Kathryn Hart, Basha commitment to land protection, they re- Maryanska, Cynthia McCusker, Dorato quested boundary markers. These mark- Michaluk, Neela Pushparaj and Elaine ers will be ready in the spring for any of Lynne Ward, LCSW Weiner-Reed. The opening reception will is pleased to announce her collaboration with HHLT’s partnering private landowners be from 3 to 7 p.m. April 5. The show con- Dr. Julia Wellin to use in identifying conserved land. tinues through April 28. Dr. Julia Wellin is a board certi ed psychiatrist. Dr. Wellin will be available for In early December 2013, HHLT final- Maryanska is an international artist Psychiatric Consultation to adults and adoles- cents, Medication Management, ized two conservation agreements with who lives in Beacon, and has her studio the Sidamon-Eristoff family in the Town Hypnosis and EMDR. She specializes in the evaluation and management of at Spire Studios, 45 Beekman St., Bea- Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar l and II, and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. Although of Highlands. HHLT is pleased to work con. She encourages interaction among Dr. Wellin and I will accept referrals independent of each other, our aim is to provide with them to bring about HHLT’s first international and national groups of art- integrated care when possible. We consider this to be a model of care increasingly two conservation agreements on the ists and invites them to show in various rare in our fragmented medical system. Dr. Wellin believes in a holistic approach Hudson River’s west bank, protecting venues including Beacon and The New that includes working with the patient’s primary care doctor and psychotherapist, if over 17 acres in the Village of Highland Century Gallery in Chelsea. desired by the patient. Falls. Spire Studios will be open during the Dr. Wellin is a graduate of Barnard College and Albert Einstein College of Medicine. At the end of the year, Susan Cole- reception, from 1-4 p.m. Saturdays and She completed her residency at Jacobi Hospital, Department of Psychiatry. She has man donated a conservation agreement Sundays, or by appointment. also served on the faculty of Lenox Hill Hospital and Albert Einstein College of to HHLT that protected over 37 acres in Medicine. 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Water Way: The Paintings of Fredericka Foster (from page 7) paintings their strength and the rhythm hand, over time. I see how important comes from seeing the canvas in every the rhythm and color is to me and that a direction. Sometimes it leads me to certain kind of drawing grows out of my soften things. The way the light awkwardness with drawing. For a long intersects at a certain time of day when time I thought drawing was a defect, it’s so bright you can hardly see. then realized that what made my vision The main thing about the photo is to what it is are these mistakes. Then I help establish a believable composition. became much freer. It’s that When I make it up it takes so long to get awkwardness that keeps the work alive.” the water to flow. There’s a geometry in On the connection between her order to flow — water has rules. Rather subject and this gallery: than taking the time to learn the rules, I use photography. “After getting the invitation to Because the digital camera captures exhibit, I looked up BIRE and realized speed at low light, I’m convinced that, their mission was so perfect for me. It at an unconscious level, artists have gave me an opportunity again to speak absorbed shapes not easily seen. The to water issues. I’m thrilled with what Haida Indians in the Pacific Northwest BIRE does with water monitoring. I’m use specific, ovoid shapes. I’m working extremely happy to be here. My work is not didactic — it’s purely aesthetic, so Peak Performance: The Downstate Juniors VBC Aspire 13 Blue team won their on a painting of Elliott Bay on Puget there is rarely a context where I can first Garden Empire Volleyball Association (GEVA) tournament on Sunday, March Sound and there were those forms — advocate for clean water.” 30, at Center Moriches High School. After placing first in pool play with a record they’re there. When they paint, of 6-1, 13 Blue played an exciting finals match, scoring 25-14, 14-25, and took the unconsciously these shapes appear. I About the gallery talk: championship in a final set 18-16. Haldane seventh grader Morgan Etta is pictured think water communicates with us. “I will talk about the paintings and at left in the first row. Photo courtesy of Dawn Etta People say they find my work very what I think are important issues facing meditative. water — the importance of having Because my work is very layered, the chemical free water to the greatest point colors appear as the layers build up; we can imagine. Taking care of water is they often start out orange. When you taking care of us. Amniotic fluid is salty Tired of Ridiculous Utility Bills? use complementary colors it adds — it reproduces our source, coming dimension. Because it’s oil, when time from the sea, and adults are more than goes by it comes more visible.” 60 percent water. Our brains are On this exhibit: encased by water. We’re water filters “These paintings come from different and we’re totally interdependent with shows, different bodies of work, and water. You realize that to take care of different music is behind each one. This water is to take care of your own health.  
 show covers over a decade’s worth of For me when I started painting water I work. Seeing them all together looks found something that engaged every fantastic to me. When I paint I’m not part of my being: emotional, spiritual, trying to express myself, I’m trying to intellectual and physical. express water in paint. So what I see Learn more about Fredericka Foster when I see them all together is my own and her work at Thinkaboutwater.com.   Which Money-Saving Energy ❖ Since 1848 ❖ LUMBER • DOORS • WINDOWS • DECKING Solution Is Right For You?  
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Roots and Shoots tall and has brilliant orange flowers. It will self-seed once it’s established and I’d love to have a cluster that’s several feet in area. Native Plants for Beauty and Balance Butterfly weed has a nice, long bloom time By Pamela Doan low maintenance. I want plants that take in the summer. care of themselves without a lot of water- Lonicera sempervirens or trumpet ow that the glacial mounds of ing, pruning/trimming or heavy feeding. honeysuckle vine — this native vine is snow have melted and I can see Landscape designs and gardening practic- a better alternative to Japanese honey- Nthe ground again in most of es that minimize weeding and other care suckle, which aggressively spreads. Al- the yard, I’m daydreaming about new requirements are important to me, too. though it isn’t fragrant, it has lovely clus- landscaping projects. Moving a plant Here are a few of the selections I rec- ters of trumpet-shaped blooms that are here, adding some color over there, and ommend, everything listed here is cate- coral outside and yellow inside from late wouldn’t it look amazing to have a new gorized as deer-resistant, too, which only spring through summer followed by red flowerbed as the view through the office means there is less of a chance of it being berries that birds love. It can be a climb- window? It would be lovely to add new eaten, not that it’s actually safe. It all de- er or a ground cover. Plant it and wait for The cardinal flower, a native plant, will landscaping on the path in the woods as pends on the area. the hummingbirds to show up. attract hummingbirds. well. There’s about a dozen plants that I Lobelia cardinalis or cardinal flower Sunny spots with decent soil and Photo: Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center picked up at end-of-season nursery sales average drainage — this perennial has showy, scarlet, multi- to accommodate, too. Liatris spicata or dense blazing star — lobed flowers that cascade gracefully from in the fall. Can grow to 12 to 18 inches high. Chances are that when fall comes, only this drought-tolerant perennial attracts stalks. Ranging from 3 to 6 feet in height, it Solidago caesia or blue-stem goldenrod — bits and pieces of these projects will be hummingbirds, butterflies, and birds. It has serious impact in the landscape. While this perennial has clusters of bright yellow complete unless I whittle down the list will get to be 3 to 4 feet tall and shoot it prefers sun, it’s listed for shady spots, too. flowers that really pop in a shady spot. It has into something more realistic. I’ve de- up stalks with feathery, purple flowers Hummingbirds will flock to it. I can’t con- a purplish stem and grows 1 to 3 feet high. cided to rein in my impulse buying at among grassy leaves. It’s in the aster firm that this plant is deer-resistant, though, Jeffersonia diphylla or twinleaf — plant sales — I mean, with 10 acres, I can family of plants, which includes sunflow- ask before purchasing it if that’s a concern. will complement the foamflower with always find a place for something, right? ers. This plant can tolerate some shade, dark green leaves and white flowers. — and focus instead on cultivating areas Shade and part-shade plants too. It will bloom in mid-summer. Tiarella cordifolia or Foamflower — this Each plant only has a single bloom, but with high impact plants that provide both Asclepias tuberosa or butterfly weed, variety is a clumping plant; another variety it has a longer life than a similar plant, aesthetic appeal and ecosystem benefits. also known as pleurisy root because its is a spreading groundcover. Semi-glossy bloodroot. The flowers have eight petals Native plants are my starting point be- roots were chewed as relief for lung ail- heart-shaped leaves frame a stalk that rises and later it bears fruit. This is an early cause they are generally more suited to ments — this milkweed perennial is easy with white and pink flowers. I’ve had this in bloomer in March-April and May. the climate and can be the least fussy in to grow from seed and butterfly larva will a shady flowerbed for two years and it sends Wildflower.org, the website for the Lady terms of maintenance and care. That’s feed on its leaves while adult butterflies out runners to spread so give it space in the Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, has a definitely a guideline for my approach — will love its nectar. It stands 1 to 2 ½ feet beginning. The leaves will turn burgundy comprehensive database for native plants. Women Artists Reunite in Mad Dooley’s The L Café Show (from page 7) were young artists who lived in the area. that I can be with them again, but in a ing and printmaking in college but when I it as art. I think it was the beginning of “We were pioneering at a time when totally different way.” brought my son home to our two-bedroom the kind of work I make now.” there was actual danger where we lived,” Welshman describes her own charac- apartment, and I didn’t have a studio for Formally, The L Café Show explores the she continued. “The old people in the ter-driven paintings as “small treasures,” the first time, I wanted to try materials participating artists’ love of color, shapes, neighborhood had never seen anything layered with cutouts and scraps, includ- that were more portable and didn’t smell.” found objects, tangible materials, and like it.” ing human hair. Lakin, who lives in Los She now works predominantly with hand- real or imagined stories. A little of that Angeles, has recently dyed wool felt. old DIY attitude prevails to this day. Relocation, distance and the Pintos-Lopez (née In an article in The New York Times passage of time evolved her work from video and animation Griffith) is the farthest from from 2005 titled “The Day When Back in All five women now have families of to printmaking and New York. She lives in Mel- the Day Ended,” Freddy Jakubowski rem- their own. They are all still artists. In sculptural pieces. A bourne, Australia, where inisced about the L, which was across spite of relocation, distance and the pas- self-proclaimed “indie she is pursuing a Ph.D. in Bedford Avenue from the Greenpoint sage of time, the bond they formed 20 character,” Keith, who architecture and design. Tavern, where he worked as a bartender: years ago is still strong. Next week, in is based in St. Louis, For decades, she has been “Some girl opened it. She was a good girl. Beacon, their work will be shown togeth- includes trapeze art- making three-dimensional I’m not much of an architect or a decorator, er for the first time. ist, punk rocker and figures that are specific to but she did it something like Greenwich Vil- Welshman, who moved to Beacon in golfer on her curricu- the location where she finds lage. The artists mostly talked among them- 2001 and opened her gallery, Mad Dooley, lum vitae. The use of her materials. selves. I talked to a couple of them if I could two years ago, has curated an exhibition lost and found objects, “It was a wonderful, understand them.” of new works simply titled The L Café such as old worn-out intense experience, al- Demirdelen sold the café in 1998 to one Show. The opening reception is from 6 to dolls and discarded though definitely of the of her waiters, who kept it open for a few 9 p.m. Saturday, April 12. mattresses, gives her time and place,” said more years. It is now a pizza parlor. “We As friends, these women are celebrating work an outsider or Pintos-Lopez. “Everyone were kids. The idea of living with our art a reunion. That they share a similar ap- “hobo” quality that re- who worked at the L be- all of the time was very important,” she proach to their work makes Welshman’s flects the diversity of came friends as we were said. “In a way, the L was an expression of job as curator all the more poignant and her personal history. all committed to making this. It was the root ball of our friendship. rewarding. Untitled Avatar by Olivia Pintos- music or art or dance or Now here we are, back together again, af- “When I wanted to do a new group The art of the L Lopez Photo by Jeremy Dillon, theater. Working with ter many years of continuing to make art.” show, I thought ‘who are some of my Demirdelen, who image courtesy of the artist fabric and finding the Mad Dooley is located at 197 Main St., favorite artists?’ and these women kept lives in Hastings, N.Y., significance in discarded Beacon. Gallery hours are Mondays, from coming to mind,” she said. “We all grew says she is as much influenced by mid- materials were ideas Cath introduced to noon to 5 p.m., and Friday through Sunday, up at the same time. We’re all a little dif- century modern furniture and her moth- me. We connected over this type of small- from noon to 5 p.m. The L Café Show will be ferent. Our art is a little different but er’s 1970s Marimekko dresses as she is by scale figurative work, however, for me, it on exhibition through May 31. there are commonalities. It’s wonderful Diebenkorn and Matisse. “I studied paint- was the first time I had really thought of

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lot of careers. Watching spokespeople for the Corps dodge and weave and play Depot Docs: Semper Fi — Always Faithful rope-a-dope to the efforts of anyone, whether it’s Ensminger and his fellow No thanks for your service sufferers or the few interested members of Congress, attempting to get By James O’Barr information or to get them to commit to doing something, one is left to wonder at erry Ensminger still has the look and the results of the annual Gallup poll the bark of the Marine Corps drill asking people to rank their confidence in Jinstructor (DI) he was when he retired 16 American institutions. While Congress after almost 25 years of service in 1994. is predictably at the bottom, this past As a DI, Master Sgt. Ensminger recited a year with a 10 percent rating, the military pledge before taking charge of each new is consistently at the top, with a 76 platoon of recruits, in which he promised, percent rating in 2012. “to demand of them, and demonstrate by The triumph of hope over experience, Janey Ensminger Family my own example, the highest standards one can only suppose. The year 2012 was Photo courtesy of Depot Docs of personal conduct, morality, and profes- when President Obama signed sional skill.” the Janey Ensminger Act into Little did he know that within a law, authorizing medical care decade of his retirement, he’d be to military and family testifying before Congress in a members who resided at Camp relentlessly waged campaign to get the Lejeune from 1957 to 1987; the Marine Corps to live up to its own measure applies to about endlessly professed high standards in its 750,000 people. That triumph dedication and loyalty to the “Marine Detail from Semper Fi is not recorded in the film, but Corps family.” Nor did he ever imagine poster when the bill passed the that he’d be the central figure in an House, Jerry Ensminger was award-winning documentary film about the Corps began a there to savor the moment. that campaign. Congressionally-man- “Through her short life and Semper Fi — Always Faithful, next up dated notification her death,” he said, “she’s for Depot Docs at the Depot Theatre on campaign; an online probably caused more change Friday, April 11, with co-director Rachel health registry now than most people in their Libert as special guest, was premiered at contains more than entire lives. It’s a great tribute the Tribeca Film Festival in 2011, winning 130,000 names. to her.” Janey Ensminger the award for Best Editing, and then being Most of this would have been 36 years old. Jerry Ensminger Photo by Hope Hall short-listed for Best Documentary for the all-too-familiar story of Semper Fi – Always 2012 Academy Awards. human and institu- Faithful will be shown at the tional hubris, incompe- noted in the film, taking Industrial toxins responsibility for the Philipstown Depot Theatre, Garrison’s tence, and denial is Landing, at 7:30 p.m. Rachel Libert, The film, made with co-director and failure to ensure the told by and through Rachel Libert Photo by Heidi Gutman co-producer and co-director, will be cinematographer Tony Hardmon, follows safety of the water Ensminger, who is a present for a post-screening Q-and-A Ensminger as he attempts to find the supply at Camp Lejeune, clear, impassioned, and compelling and a Depot Docs reception. For more truth behind his beloved 9-year-old per the Navy’s own regulations, would narrative voice. But there are other featured information call 845-424-3900 or go to daughter Janey’s harrowing death of have meant exposure to liability that players, most prominently Mike Partain, philipstowndepottheatre.org. For tickets acute lymphocytic leukemia in 1985. would have certainly cost a great deal of born at Lejeune, now in his 40s, and (recommended) go to Ensminger was devastated. How could money in court and health care costs, suffering from a rare form of male breast brownpapertickets.com/event/576284. this have happened? There was no cancer. Searching for his own answers to and could have ended or short-circuited a history of childhood cancers in either his this unexplainable diagnosis, he sees wife’s or his family. Then, in 1997, he Ensminger on CNN, testifying before heard a news report that the water supply Congress on the toxic water supply at Camp at Camp Lejeune, near Jacksonville, N.C., Lejeune. He begins working closely with where the Ensminger family lived and Ensminger, and sets out to locate other men where Janey was born, was contaminated with male breast cancer. He finds 78 of with industrial toxins, some of them them, and they have only one other thing in known carcinogens. common — Camp Lejeune; only four are in These toxins had been leaking into the Lejeune registry. We also meet Denita the water system, used by tens of McCall, a former Marine who was stationed thousands of people, both military and at Camp Lejeune in the early 1980s. She was civilians, for bathing, cooking, and diagnosed with parathyroid cancer, and drinking, for at least 30 years. And while became actively engaged in the effort to the contamination had been known to challenge the stonewalling and obfuscation the Corps since the early 1980s, no effort and failure to be accountable and take had been made to publicize the health responsibility at all levels, from the Marine risks to those who had used and con- Corps, to the Pentagon, to the Capitol. sumed the water, containing industrial This is perhaps the sorriest and yet solvents, engine fuels, benzene, and other most predictable moral of Semper Fi; that toxins, with up to 3,400 times the levels Spring is Here! the default institutional and permitted by safety standards, until 1999. organizational reflex in American culture Those health risks included various types is what was called during my own time in of cancers, leukemia, miscarriages, birth the military ‘CYA — Cover Your Ass.’ As Custom Kayaks Available defects, and many more. Finally, in 2008, Custom Paddles and Seats

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