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Philipstown & Putnam Valley

Wednesday, August 12, 2009

West Point Decides Against Blacktop Constitution Island’s roads will maintain old look

Eric Gross

A New York State Park Police launch participates in the special detail on the Hudson River last Saturday.

Patrolling the Hudson by Eric Gross Marine operations are critically important to the residents of Putnam County. On a regular basis, members of the Sheriff’s Department patrol the Hudson River off the Garrison and Cold Spring shoreline, as well as Lake Oscawana in Putnam Valley, while Carmel Police patrol the waters of Lake Mahopac.

Last weekend, the Sheriff’s Department participated in a day-long tour of duty with members of the Hudson R i v e r Ta s k F o r c e c o n s i s ting of the New York State Parks and Recreation Police, New York State Police, and the Rockland, Dutchess, and Orange County Sheriff’s Departments. Sheriff Don Smith joined Sgt. Michael Szabo, who coor-

dinates the Marine Division, w i t h I n v e s t i g a t o r Vi n c e n t Martin, Deputy Kevin McManus, and Deputy Richard Mansfield as a series of boat inspections took place in Cold Spring. The sheriff called the cooperation, communication, and coordination among the various departments “outstanding. This is about public safety and homeland secu-

rity. After 9/11, the American people received a tragic wake-up. The Hudson River is a main artery through the Hudson Valley that affects Putnam County as well as many other communities. By working together the valley will remain as a safe place in which to live, raise a family, work, and recreate.” Sgt. Szabo agreed that the (See Hudson on Page 13)

Forbes: West Point is No. 1

Sheriff Don Smith, USMA alumnus, praises Academy

New Cold Spring Firehouse Proposed While many are taking their summer vacations, the mayor and trustees of Cold Spring met on August 4 to discuss a number of ongoing village issues. Trustee Ralph Falloon presented conceptual design drawings for the proposed new Cold Spring firehouse. Prepared pro bono by Hudson Design, of Garrison, the design was “meant to give an idea of use,” said Mr. Falloon. “It is a starting point,” he continued, “for the feasibility of the design . . . on the donated site.” The design shows the new firehouse situated in front of the Lahey Medical Pavilion on Route 9D. Set into the hillside, the proposed structure did not appear to present a massive profile when viewed from the street. In response to questions, Mr. Falloon confirmed that all existing fire department equipment and vehicles would fit into the new structure. Space is also included for a new ladder truck, which the department anticipates needing in the future. Unlike the current building, which re-

quires that vehicles be backed in, the new design allows for a drive through (similar to the design of the Garrison fire house.) The fire department, under the guidance of Trustee Falloon, is seeking a sufficiently developed design by June of 2010 in order to apply for grant monies issued by the Department of Homeland Security. If grant money is received, then construction may commence. If not, the design remains “shovel ready” until such time as funding becomes available. Asked about possible reuse of the existing firehouse, the mayor confessed that the board has not looked in to it yet. Possible reuse could include repurposing the building for community/municipal use or selling it for development. If sold, monies could be applied toward the cost of the new firehouse. “The next step,” Falloon said, “is to retain the services of a design professional.” With the board’s agreement, he will solicit a proposal from Hudson Design. Discussion of a proposed gross receipts tax was once (See Firehouse on Page 8)

A tar and chip road. better than just blacktop. It’s a lovely alteration.” “Personally, I am gratified and impressed with the sensitive and timely response by West Point to this problem,” said Richard de Koster, executive director of the Association. Col. Bruno stressed that Constitution Island, is both an “important part of our history at West Point and a significant part of the history of the United States.” The new road will have the appropriate pitch needed to improve drainage and mitigate the erosion that threatens the Warner House.

“The solution will add to the visitor’s pleasure for years to come,” de Koster said. “The approach to the Hudson’s Scurve and the Warner House is crucial to the appreciation of this ancient site.” “ We s t P o i n t ’ s s o l u t i o n brings the site to the 21st century standards while maintaining the island’s rustic sensibility.” The Constitution Island Association and West Point have worked closely together for a number of years to protect and promote both the Warner House and Constitution Island. —Joe Lindsley Jr.

Sharing the Road Philipstown and Cold Spring to combine some services by Michael Turton The summer doldrums often produce light agendas at municipal council meetings, but that was not the case as the Philipstown Town Board waded through a very full agenda at its monthly meeting on Thursday, July 6, 2009. Cold Spring Mayor Seth Gallagher was on hand to sign a memorandum of understanding along with Philipstown Supervisor Bill Mazzuca and Highway Superintendent Rog-

by Michael Mell

by Eric Gross Don Smith has known for years that the U.S. Military Academy at West Point is America’s number one college, but last week’s ranking by the prestigious Forbes magazine that the military academy was the “finest college in the nation” was the icing on the cake. West Point, which ranked sixth last year, beat out Princeton to win the gold. Last Saturday, while passing the military academy along the Hudson River, Smith reflected on his days at West Point as well as the military academy’s strong work ethic. Putnam’s sheriff, a retired brigadier general graduated f r o m We s t P o i n t i n 1 9 6 9 : “ We s t P o i n t h a d b e e n m y dream since fourth grade at the old Patterson Grade School.

My teachers helped me keep that motivation alive when family friends and others told me it would be ‘impossible’ for a ‘little boy from Patterson, New York,’ to become a member of the Corps of Cadets.” Smith graduated from the academy with recognition and even returned to the military academy from 1975 to 1978 as a faculty member. Smith told the PCN&R, “From day one, I always felt West Point was the best school in America. West Point is more than a college. It is a wonderful institution of higher learning where education prepares men and women for many careers, both in and out of the military.” Smith recounted how, in 1802, when West Point was founded, “Our forefathers (See West Point on Page 8)

Parents in attendance at the Garrison Union Free School District’s August 5, 2009, board meeting were pleased to learn that the teachers’ union and school have scheduled negotiation sessions on August 18 and 26. In a process where meetings have been often been separated by months, the announcement of two meetings within a week of each other gave many hope that a breakthrough may be in the offing. This good news, h o w e v e r, d i d n o t p r e v e n t parents from continuing to express their views about disfranchisement from the negotiation process, the “No respect” t-shirts, and what many say they consider a hostile environment at the school. Less acrimonious than at earlier meetings, the parents in attendance remained no less concerned about the impact of the contract impasse upon their children and the atmosphere at the school in general. Public comment focused more constructively on suggestions that could facilitate resolution of the contract and mend the damage caused over the past three years of negotiation. T-shirts were the first issue

Legislators Protest MTA Mobility Tax Will they override executive’s veto? by Eric Gross

er Chirico. The agreement will see the two municipalities share equipment and personnel in maintaining their roads and is part of an ongoing local effort to cut costs through increased inter-municipal cooperation and consolidation. “The town has more equipment but we have some specialized equipment that can be an asset to the town,” Gallagher said. Cold Spring’s mayor went on to thank Philipstown for lending its flat-bed trailer for use as a stage at the Summer

Sunset Music Series held on the waterfront. He also singled out Chirico for assisting the village during the bid process for repaving Church Street. Gallagher said that the project “was done quickly and right … and we were protected all the way,” thanks to Chiricos’s input. Chirico emphasized the financial rewards of intermunicipal cooperation, pointing out that Philipstown has shared equipment with Cort(See Philipstown on Page 9)

GUFS Negotiations Renewed

Hudson Design

by Michael Mell

Last week, the PCN&R reported that West Point was preparing to pave the gravel paths on Constitution Island by Friday, August 7. After some citizens respectfully expressed their concerns about preserving the historical nature of the island, the West Point Garrison reassessed their original plans. The garrison opted instead to use a special tar and crushed stone surface rather than asphalt in order to maintain the feel of an unpaved road while improving access for emergency vehicles. The island is home to the Warner house, parts of which were used as a barracks during the Revolutionary War. “When we received some concerns from the community, we thought maybe we should take a second look,” said Col. Dan Bruno, commander of the West Point Garrison. “If someone hadn’t given us a gentle nudge, we probably would have put the asphalt down.” Elizabeth B. Pugh, president of the Constitution Island Association, which manages the Warner House and owns the items within, was pleased with West Point’s decision. “It’s fabulous,” she said. The new surface “is much

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raised during public comment. Wearing of the “No respect” t-shirts by teachers over the past school year has been a concern expressed by many parents at several board meetings. Trustee Jim Cannon said that based upon the advice of legal counsel, the shirts fall under the protection of the First Amendment and thus the board can do nothing. Cannon added that, “a dress code is a matter for negotiation.” Joe Levy, one of a number of parents who disagree with this assessment, expressed the opinion that “free speech” protections do not necessarily apply in the current labor situation. Mr. Levy replied directly to Trustee Cannon, saying that “the shirts are not a dress code issue” but

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an issue of the educational environment. Howard Davis concurred and took the matter a step further asking the board to provide copies of the legal opinions and applicable case law that have been repeatedly referred to as the basis for the board’s inaction in the matter. He closed his statements by reminding the board that the community is “quite upset” about the contract impasse and the t-shirts. Superintendent Gloria Colucci responded that other districts have pursued this course of action “unsucc e s s f u l l y. ” M r. C a n n o n added that, “action would be counter-productive” and that they have “solicited advice from two law firms” (See GUFS on Page 8)

While the Putnam County Legislature plans to fight the MTA’s recently enacted mobility tax through the courts, the county lawmakers appear unsure of their exact course of action. Last month, County Executive Robert Bondi vetoed a resolution approved by the nine-member governing body, calling for the county to refrain from paying the Metropolitan Transportation Authority for the tax, which will cost businesses in the commuter region millions of dollars. Despite their initial stance—proudly labeled by one legislator as an act of “civil disobedience”— the legislators have not yet opted to override Bondi’s veto. Bondi agreed with the legislature that the mobility tax was an “onerous tax adversely affecting the businesses and residents of our county,” but he vetoed the resolution nevertheless, charging that it would be unlawful for the county not to pay the state. Bondi said it was his “fiduciary duty as County Executive to uphold the laws of New York State, whether I agree with them or not. The legislature also shares in this responsibility.” Bondi urged Putnam to “pay this bill, as required by law, in a timely fashion to avoid interest and penalties and late filing fees that will adversely affect our taxpayers.” Last week the legislature called for the county to initiate an Article 78 proceeding against the state and the MTA. Legislator Vincent Tamagna of Cold Spring believes that a “court of law must make a decision on whether the county has an issue of taxation without representation.” No vote was taken in an attempt to override the executive’s veto. Last Thursday, Tamagna explained that the “legislature did not want to incur a penalty from the state for not paying its bill. However, if we discover through early investigative work that the county can request a stay in paying those taxes until the matter is assigned to a judge and court of law, we will then vote to override Mr. Bondi’s veto. My colleagues and I have entered our decision into a journal, which acts as a requirement of the county legislative process, accepting the fact that the executive did issue a veto message. The legislature now has 30 days for its exploration and research.” Tamagna said that while the veto override was still undecided, “our bottom line is to fight for the people of Putnam County on the unfair tax and how to best succeed.” The Philipstown lawmaker again called the mobility tax “unconscionable” and he urged every county in the MTA region to follow Putnam’s lead.

What’s Inside

Historical Society Sets Gala Date and New Traditions

Opinion

Sports

Woodstock Revisited

Putnam Valley/ Cortlandt 12Us Take Championship

Letters to the Editor page 5

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New Life at Tilly Foster Nature’s beauty debuted at the Tilly Foster Farm in Southeast on Sunday when two-week-old Elmo went for a stroll with his mom (below).

Living close to Bear Mountain, we’ve all heard, “Are there any bears around here?” Oh no, we say, but Friday about midnight, the Fosters on Avery Rd. at the Indian Brook end awoke to loud crashing in their yard. Lo and behold there was a large bear ripping their bird feeders to shreds and eating all the seed. When he finished he ambled off into the darkness. There has now been another sighting on Monday night on Rte 301 just south of Rte 9. It was standing in the road and then slowly climbed up the hill where the new houses are being built. The free Senior Citizen picnic will be held on Saturday August 15 in Mayor’s Park from noon to 3pm. Happy Birthday greetings to Teresa Carlson, Sylvia Wallin, William Basquez, Krishan Shah, Connor Allen, Kathy Lyons, MaryLou Caccetta, Alok Dharia, Matthew West, Nancy Komer, Noreen Keegan, Rosemary Melville, Jack Falloon, John Kearns, Louis Kenney, Frank Lombardo, Priya Gandhi, Nat Prentice, Vasu Patel, Christine Lilly, John Dini, Joanne Ricapito, Saroj Desai, Samir Desai, Alisha Desai, Lauren Monaco, Cathy Valenti, and Sharon DiPalo.

After taking a couple of swigs of milk from the proud mama, the little guy bravely walked to the fence of his corral for an “up close and personal” pose (right).

P h o to s

by

Eric Gross

Meetings This Week THURSDAY 8/13

FRIDAY 8/14

MONDAY 8/17

TUESDAY 8/18

WEDNESDAY 8/19

7:00 PM - Cold Spring Comprehensive Plan/Local Waterfront Revitalization Plan (LWRP) Special Board

No Meetings Scheduled PV TOWN HALL CLOSED

7:30 PM - Nelsonville Village Monthly Meeting

7:30 PM -Cold Spring Board Weekly Workshop

7:30 PM-Philipstown Board Weekly Workshop

Wednesday, August 12, 2009

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Finding God in the Beauty of Constitution Marsh

ST. MARY’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH IN THE HIGHLANDS 1 Chestnut Street, Cold Spring Fr. Shane ScottHamblen, Rector, 2652539 Mr. Ron Greene, Senior Warden, 265-3624 www.stmaryscoldspring. dioceseny.org Sun. Masses: 8am (spoken); 10:30am (sung); Sunday school in Parish Hall during 10:30 mass Thurs. Fri. & Sun.: AA in parish hall, 8pm FRANCISCAN FRIARS OF THE ATONEMENT Route 9, Garrison 424-3671 graymoorcenter@ atonementfriars.org Sunday Eucharist - 11am, Pilgrim Hall. Daily Mass - Mon. - Sat. 11:30am. Mondays - Holy Hour, 8pm. Centering Prayer - 8pm. Monthly Prayer Meeting 2nd Sunday of every month at 2 p m. Reco v e r y I n c . e very Wednesday, 7:30pm. Sat. Aug. 27 - Career Coaching Workshop 7pm, res. req’d Renewal Farmers’ Market: Every Friday, 10-3, during growing season. ST. JOSEPH’S CHAPEL A mission Chapel of Our Lady of Loretto Church Upper Station Rd., Garrison, 265-3718 Sunday Mass: 10:15am CAPUCHIN YOUTH & FAMILY MINISTRIES 781 Route 9D, Garrison 424-3609 www.cyfm.org Fri/Sun Aug. 28/30 - G.I.F.T. (Growing in Faith Together), Catholic retreat for teenagers. Call or visit online. Reg. deadline Aug. 25 Fri/Sun Sept. 4/6 - Refresh and renew, retreat for CYFM alumni. Call or visit online. YORKTOWN JEWISH CENTER 2966 Crompond Road Yorktown Heights 914-245-2324 www. yorktownjewishcenter. org Fridays 6:15pm (Standard time) Fridays 8pm (Daylight savings time) Saturdays 9:15-11:15am

OUR LADY OF LORETTO CATHOLIC CHURCH Fair Street, Cold Spring (845) 265-3718 www.ourladyoflorettocs.com Fr. Brian McSweeney, Pastor Masses: Sat. 5:30pm, Sun. 7 : 3 0 a m , 9 , & 11 : 4 5 a m . , Weekdays: 8:15am, St. Joseph’s - Garrison, Sun., 10:15am. Holy Days: 8:15am & 7:30pm Mass, Holy Day Vigil: 530pm Confessions: Sat., 4:30-5pm Bingo - Thursdays, doors open 6pm, first game begins 7 : 1 5 p m . $ 1 , 5 0 0 i n To t a l Cash Prizes. Concessions available. Weekly Events: Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, Mon. 7pm; Miraculous Medal: Wed., after Mass. Ro s a r y, Sat. after Mass. R e l i g i o u s E d : F a i t h F o rmation: Sun. Grades K-5: 9:45-11:15am; Sun. Grade 7-8: 6:30-8pm, Wed. Grades K-6: 3:30-5pm, Wed. Grade 6: 6:30-8pm. ST. PHILIP’S CHURCH IN THE HIGHLANDS 1101 Route 9D, Garrison stphilips.highlands.com Rev. Francis H. Geer, Rec. 424-3571 - e-mail: [email protected] Summer schedule: 8am - Holy Communion 10am - Main Service; childcare available for 10am service. GRACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 337 Peekskill Hollow Road, Putnam Valley Pastor Tony Mecca 845-526-3788 Sunday Service & Sunday School: 10 am. Prayer Service w/ Communion: Tues 7 pm. “Tuesdays w/ Tony” - Discussion group, 9am. GREEK ORTHODOX CHAPEL OF SAINT BASIL’S ACADEMY Route 9D, Garrison 424-3500 Fr. Constantine L. Sitaras, General Director MOTHER LURANA ADULT SOCIAL DAY CARE CENTER Route 9, Garrison, 1/8 mi. N. of 403 Junction 424-3184

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF PHILIPSTOWN Academy & Cherry Streets Cold Spring - 265-3220 Rev. Leslie Mott, Pastor www.presbychurchcoldspring.org

email: FPCP@verizon. net Worship Service: 10am Chancel Choir Rehearsal: Wednesdays 7pm Office Hours: Tue, Wed & Thu, 8-12 Food Pantry: Saturdays 9-10am UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES OF COLD SPRING & SOUTH HIGHLAND (Garrison) (265-3365) South Highland UMC, 19 Snake Hill Rd. Garrison Cold Spring UMC, 216 Main Street Pastor Margaret (Peggy) Laemmel South Highland in Garrison worship service at 9:30am. Cold Spring worship service at 11am. Sat. Sept. 12 - Bake Sale, Foodtown, 9:30am-noon Sat. Oct. 10 - Bake Sale, Foodtown, 9:30am-noon COLD SPRING BAPTIST CHURCH (American Baptist Churches, USA) Paul Laurelli (Interim Pastor) 245 Main St., Cold Spring 265-2022 Sunday Services, 10:30am Wednesdays: Prayer- Fellowship time, 7pm TEMPLE ISRAEL 140 Lake Drive Lake Peekskill Rabbi Jeff Cymet 845-528-2305 Shabbat Services: Fridays 8pm; Saturdays 9:15am.

PHILIPSTOWN REFORM SYNAGOGUE P.O. Box 94 Cold Spring, NY 10516 Unless otherwise indicated, all services take place at St. Mary’s Parish House, Cold Spring. services/10:30am, leader tba Sat. Aug. 15 - Shabbat Morning Services: discussion/9:30am, services/10:30am, led by Rabbi Marcus Burstein PHILIPSTOWN WORSHIP GROUP Quaker Meeting (845) 424-3525 Meeting for Worship – 2nd & 4th Sundays of each month, 10am, at 848 Old Albany Post Road (Whyatt Stone Cottage), Garrison. Call for directions. Children of all ages welcome. REFORM TEMPLE OF PUTNAM VALLEY 362 Church Road Putnam Valley Rabbi Allen Darnov (845) 528-4774 www.rtpv.org Shabbat Services: Fridays, 8 p m ; Yo u n g p e o p l e ’ s s e rvice- third Friday of the month, 7pm. Hebrew School, ages 3+ HISTORIC TOMPKINS CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 729 Peekskill Hollow Road, Putnam Valley 845-528-5076 www.tompkinschurchny.org 1st Sunday of the month worship: 2pm FOURTH UNITARIAN SOCIETY OF WESTCHESTER 1698 Strawberry Road Mohegan Lake Rev. Dawn Sangrey 914-528-7131 www.fourthuu.org S u n d a y M o r n i n g Wo r s h i p at 10:30am

Birth Announcements Connor and Nolan Varricchio Identical twin boys Connor Joseph and Nolan Daniel Varricchio were born on August 4, 2009, at Vassar Brothers Hospital to Stephanie and Jed Varricchio, of Chelsea, NY. Connor is the big brother, being born at 3:25am and weighing 5 lbs, 11oz., while Nolan made his entrance at 3:31am, weighing 6lbs, 7oz.

They were welcomed home by big brother Morgan, who is almost two years old. Maternal grandparents are Susan LaWare and Dennis Cairl, of Peekskill. Paternal grand parents are Jerry and Joan Varricchio, of Cold Spring. Mom and Dad and all the babies are doing great.

by Catherine Garnsey If you were to make a date with God to celebrate His Work of Creation, you couldn’t have chosen a better day than Friday, August 7, or a better place to meet Him than at the Constitution Marsh Audubon Center and Sanctuary in Garrison. That was the experience of 25 seventh and eighth graders from the Parishes of Our Lady of Loretto Church, Cold Spring, and St. Christopher’s Church, Buchanan, who participated in a guided nature hike and canoe trip there on Friday, as part of their two year “Journey to Confirmation.” The St. Christopher students with some parent/ chaperones took the short, but scenic train ride north

to meet the Our Lady of Loretto students at the Cold Spring Visitor’s Center. After greetings, everyone climbed aboard the Cold Spring trolley for a picturesque trip through the village, up to Nelsonville, on to a quick stop at Boscobel and finally to be dropped off at Indian Creek Road for a hike down to Constitution Marsh. Under cloudless blue skies, the students were instructed in canoe safety by the staff at the Audubon Center and then hopped aboard their canoes. The temperature was a breezy 72 degrees as the intrepid young people rowed through Indian Creek and out to the Marsh, which provides refuge to the wildlife of the Hudson River Estuary, with more than 200 species of birds identified at the site.

Career Coaching Offered at Graymoor Spiritual Center Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of New York is offering the first of a free two-part workshop at the Graymoor Spiritual Life Center on August 27 at 7pm. The second session will be held on September 9. Led by Ann Ruecker, MPA, MA CPCC, a certified professional career coach, participants will learn the do’s and don’ts of networking and be taught the tactics for

finding a job in a difficult market. Those attending the workshops will be eligible for individual follow-up coaching sessions. Reservations are required by calling Karen Reynolds at 914-476-2700, ext. 212. No walk-ins will be accommodated. The Graymoor Spiritual Life Center is located on Route 9 in Garrison. For more information, call 424-2111.

Out on the Marsh they spotted a young Bald Eagle, a C o r m o r a n t , M a r s h Wr e n s , a n O s p r e y, a K i n g f i s h e r, and a Red-tailed Hawk. The students learned about the history of the Marsh, and how it had been pitifully polluted and abused in past years, but then restored to its pristine beauty through the efforts of the National Audubon Society, the Hudson River Foundation, and Scenic Hudson, Inc. Even with commuter trains rolling by on the nearby tracks and the majestic view of the West Point Military Academy across the mighty H u d s o n R i v e r, a s e n s e o f peace and harmony between Man and Creator was clearly evident. After the canoeing, the group hiked up the steep hill to have lunch at a secret

waterfall, hidden away on another trail. One of the parent/chaperones explained that some of the artists from the Hudson River School of Painting (19th Century) had captured on canvas the splendor of this four-story-high natural waterfall. Hot and weary from the hike, the students couldn’t resist a dip in the cool, clear pool that formed under the falls (see photo above). After a hike back to the trolley stop on 9D, and a ride through Garrison, it was back to the bottom of Main Street in Cold Spring for the parent pick-up. Overheard on the Trolley: “Do you think that Jesus would have come along on this trip if He had a chance?” “Oh, yeah!,” was the answer from a student, “and I think He did!”

Obituaries Evelyn W. Doyle Evelyn W. Doyle, a resident of Garrison, died on August 3, 2009. She was 89 years old. Mrs. Doyle was born in Waterbury, CT, the daughter o f J o s e p h N . Wa l l a c e a n d Elnera S. Hansen. She graduated from Albertus Magnus College, New Haven, CT, in 1941. In July, 1943, she married Charles Edward Doyle, Jr., former Peekskill attorney, at the Church of St. Aedan, New Haven. He predeceased her in 2003. Mrs. Doyle enjoyed gardening and playing golf. She is survived by a son, Edward

W. Doyle, and two daughters, Constance K. Doyle and Gail D. Ratte. Five grandchildren, Alanna H. Purdy, Bradford W. Purdy, Emilia G. Ratte, Madeleine M. Ratte, Auguste C. Ratte, and a sister, Lillian Josey, also survive. Funeral services are private. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Hudson Valley Hospital Center or the Garrison Volunteer Ambulance Corps would be appreciated. Arrangements were made through the Dorsey-Carlone Funeral Home in Peekskill, 914-739-0848.

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Wed. Aug. 19 - Philipstown Pop Warner fundraiser: “Worth Its Weight in Gold.” Bring unwanted gold, silver, selected Swiss watches, coins, silverware, etc. for jeweler to pay cash, 10% of proceeds to Pop Warner. 5:30-8pm, Mayor’s Park.

COMING UP: ONGOING: Cold Spring Farmers’ Market, Saturdays through Thanks giving, 8:30am-1:30pm, at Th e N e s t , C h e s t n u t S t . Putnam Valley Farmers’ Markets: Fridays, 3-7pm, Tompkins Cnrs Methodist Church, outdoors, 729 Peekskill Hollow Rd. June 19-Oct. 9 ALSO Wednesdays, 3-7pm at Putnam Valley Grange, Adams Cnrs, 128 Mill St. Indoor/Outdoor, through Dec. 16.845-528-0066 Historic Walking Tours of Cold Spring conducted by volunteers from Putnam County Historical Society, Sundays at 2pm, free, meet at foot of Main St.; through Labor Day weekend.

THIS WEEK: Thu. Aug. 13 - CS Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors meeting. 6pm, Butterfield Library. Thu. Aug. 13 - Roxy Perry Blues Band, 6pm, lawn in front of Arts on the Lake; bring blanket or chair, moves indoors if rain. Supper avail or bring your own. $10 or $25 for family.

Fri. Aug. 14 - Public canoe trip at Constitution Marsh Audubon Center and Sanctuary. 5:30–8:30pm. Adults: $25; seniors, students, and Audubon members, $20; children 7-15, $15. Reservations req, ltd. space. 265-2601 x15 or email marshschedule@gmail. com Sat. Aug. 15 - Annual Cold Spring Senior Citizens’ picnic, 12-3, Mayors Park. Food and entertainment, free. Sat. Aug. 15 - Tag & Craft Sale, Garrison Volunteer Fire Dept., Rt.9. Vendors Wanted: call 424-4406, ext. 5. www. garrisonfd.org/auxiliaryevents Sat/Sun Aug. 15/16 - Daniel Nimham Intertribal Pow Wow, gates open 10am, grand entry 12noon, Gipsy Trail Rd., off Route 301, free. www.VisitPutnam.org, 800-470-4854. Sun. Aug. 16 - Concert: Andy LaVerne, piano and John Abercrombie, guitar, jazz standards and original compositions. 4pm, free. Chapel of Our Lady Restoration, 45 Market St., CS, park at Metro-North station. Sun. Aug. 16 - Cold Spring Chamber of Commerce Sunset Series presents return of Kathleen Pemble and Natalie Amendola, 5:30pm, Dockside

Fri. Aug. 23 - CS Chamber of Commerce Sunset Series: Slippery Chicken/Buddy Traina Band: Rockabilly/Rock & Blues, 5:30pm, Cold Spring Bandstand, free, bring blanket & picnic. Sat. Aug. 29 - Putnam Chorale, 2nd annual Summer Sing & Open House, Mozart’s Requiem w/ orchestra, 7:30pm, First United Methodist Church, Brewster, free. Sat/Sun Aug. 29/30 - Haldane Varsity volleyball fall plant sale, 9am-3pm at Foodtown. Sun. Aug. 30 - CS Chamber of Commerce Sunset Series: Jonathan Kruk/Annie & the Natural Wonder Band Storyteller/dances about animals, 5:30pm, Cold Spring Bandstand, free. Sun. Aug. 30 - Tour de Putnam Cycling Festival, 153-5-75/100 mile routes. www.VisitPutnam. org, 800-470-4854. Sat. Sept. 5 - Collaborative Concepts Farm Project 2009: more than 60 artists installing art on a historic, working farm. Opening: 2-6pm; open every day dawn to dusk through Oct. 31. 853 Old Albany Post Rd., Garrison. 845-528-1797

Sun. Sept. 6 - CS Chamber of Commerce Sunset Series, M Shanghai String Band: Americana, 5:30pm, Cold Spring Bandstand, free. Wed. Sept. 9 - Annual Cold Spring Farmers Market Community Dinner, 7pm, The Garrison. www.csfarmmarket.org Thu. Sept. 10 - HH Trust Takea-Hike! Musical Tot Trek II w/ Stacy Labriola. Ltd. space, reg. req’d. 10am, 1 hr., easy/ family-friendly. www.hhlt.org, 424-3358 Fri. Sept. 11 - Jazz vocalist Michelle LeBlanc and quartet, “I Remember You,” 8pm, Arts on the Lake, 640 Route 52, Kent Lakes Sat. Sept. 12 - Summer Sunset & Fireworks Cruise on the Hudson, in celebration of the 400th Anniversary Hudson sail, cruise on the River Rose. Dinner buffet, open bar, music, dancing, silent & live auctions, Peekskill Celebration Fireworks Display. 8-11p.m., $100 per person, benefit for PARC. 845-278- PARC, ext. 287 or www.PutnamARC.org. Sat. Sept. 12 - Bake sale. sponsored by South Highland UM Church, 9:30am-noon, in front of Foodtown Sat. Sept. 12 - Army vs. Duke Football, Philipstown Pop Warner fundraiser, 12 noon, $29p/p, arrive early for tailgating, Philipstown Hawks take the field post-game. footballhawks@ gmail.com.

Sun. Sept. 13 - Sunset Series: Readings at Chapel of Our Lady Restoration. Novelist Valerie Martin. 4pm, wine & cheese reception follows. Free, park at Metro-North station.

Sat. Sept. 19: Tots Park Jamboree: 4-6pm at McConville Park Bring a picnic blanket and enjoy some live music while you help raise funds for the park. Suggested donation: $20/family.

Sun. Sept. 13 - HH Land Trust Take-a-Hike! Night Sky Outing w/ astronomer Frank Suits. Bring blanket & binoculars. 8pm, Garrison Golf Club parking lot. 2 hrs, easy/family friendly. www.hhlt.org, 424-3358

Sat. Sept. 26 - Constitution Island Family Day, 10am-3pm. Exhibits, demos, birds of prey, horse & wagon rides, boat rides, Rev. War Trail walks. Shuttle runs from south end of Metro-North CS parking lot. 845-446-8676, www.constitutionisland.org

Sat. Sept. 19 - HH Land Trust Take-a-Hike! What Henry saw & more w/ historian Ray Phillips. Part of the Hudson River Valley Ramble.10am, Ft. Montgomery Visitors’ Center, 2 hrs., Moderate. www.hhlt.org, 424-3358 Sat. Sept. 19 - Family History Fair, 10am-3pm, free classes, lectures, info booth re building your family tree. Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 801 Kitchawan Rd., Ossining. www.familyhistory. dreamhosters.com, 914-7361791 Sun. Sept. 20 - Concert: Jason Cutmore, piano, playing Albeniz, de Severac and Schubert. 4pm, free. Chapel of Our Lady Restoration, 45 Market St., CS, park at Metro-North station. Sun. Sept. 20 - Walkabout at Tilly Foster Farm. Guided historical tours, 1pm. Reservations rec, space ltd. 845-279-4474, www.tillyfosterfarm.org. Sun/Thu Sept. 20/24 - Philipstown Seniors trip to Wildwood, NJ, 5 days/4 nights, visit Atlantic City, winery tour, Cape May boardwalk & boat cruises. $379 incl. 3 dinners/4bfasts. Eileen, 265-5098.

Sat. Sept. 26 - 32nd annual Cold Spring Harvest Festival. Starts at 10am; details tba. Fri. Oct. 2 - HH Land Trust’s 20th Anniversary Celebration Dinner, The Garrison. For tickets call 424-3358. Sun. Oct. 4 - HH Land Trust Take-a-Hike! Fire on the Mountain w/ Jordan Dale. Bring a bag lunch. Meet: 10am. Surprise Lake Camp Main Bldg. 4 hrs, difficult.: www.hhlt.org, 424-3358 Sun. Oct. 4 - Sunset Series: Readings at Chapel of Our Lady Restoration. Poet Edwin Torres. 4pm, wine & cheese reception follows. Free, park at MetroNorth station. Sat. Oct. 10 - Sustainable Putnam Workshop: Water Wisdom/ Protect Drinking & Surface Water, sponsored by Cornell Coop Extension. Putnam County Emergency Training Ctr., Don Smith Campus, 112 Old Route 6, Carmel. www.cce.cornell. edu/Putnam or 845-278-6738.

Sat. Oct. 10 - HH Land Trust Take-a-Hike! Fall Foliage & Tree ID w/ arborist Lew Kingsley. 9am, Garrison Train Station Parking Lot, 2 hrs., easy/ family-friendly/no strollers. www.hhlt.org, 424-3358 Sat. Oct. 10 - Bake sale sponsored by South Highland United Methodist Church, 9:30amnoon. Sat. Oct. 10 - Bake sale, sponsored by South Highland UM Church, 9:30am-noon, in front of Foodtown

Fri. Oct. 23 - HH Land Trust Take-a-Hike! Spooky - Not Scary: Stories on the Hudson w/ Storyteller Jonathan Kruk. 5pm Little Stony Point Park bridge, Cold Spring. 1 hr., easy/ family-friendly www.hhlt.org, 424-3358 Sat. Oct. 24 - HH Land Trust Take-a-Hike! Castle to Castle w/ the Osborn Family. Space is limited, reg. req’d. 1pm at Cat Rock, Garrison, for shuttle to Castle Rock. 3hrs., moderate/ difficult level. www.hhlt.org, 424-3358

Sat. Oct. 10 - Mid-run reception: Collaborative Concepts Farm Project 2009: more than 60 artists installing art on a historic, working farm. 2-6pm; open every day dawn to dusk through Oct. 31. 853 Old Albany Post Rd., Garrison. 845528-1797

Fri. Nov. 6: Putnam Family & Community Services’ Dinner Dance Benefit, including whodunit mystery. 6:3011pm , Sinapi’s Ceola Manor in Jefferson Valley. $95p/p. Reservations/sponsorship: Cheryl, 845-225-2700, x136 or [email protected]; www.PFCSinc.org.

Sun. Oct. 11 - Concert: Camille King, soprano, Regan Smith and Carol Leone, piano. Haydn, Mendelssohn and Rachmaninoff. 4pm, free. Chapel of Our Lady Restoration, 45 Market St., CS, park at MetroNorth station.

Sat. Nov. 7 - 5th Annual Choices for Sustainable Living Expo, copresented by HHLT & Teatown Lake Reservation, 9am-2pm, The Garrison, www.hhlt.org, 424-3358

Sun. Oct. 11 - 4th Annual Hudson Highlands Greenway Triathlon: kayak, bike, and run or team up. Register at Active. com. See www.HudsonHighlandsTriathlon.org for info. 845-803-4145. Thu. Oct. 15 - Philipstown Seniors River Rose Cruise & River Grill Luncheon. Lunch & cruise the Hudson. $45 members/$50 non members. Eileen, 265-5098. Sun. Oct. 18 - Walkabout at Tilly Foster Farm. Guided historical tours, 1pm. Reservations rec, space ltd. 845-279-4474, www.tillyfosterfarm.org.

Sun. Nov. 8 - Concert: Alexander Fiterstein, clarinet, Rolf Schulte, violin, Aaron Wunsch, piano. A selection of classical music. 4pm, free. Chapel of Our Lady Restoration, 45 Market St., CS, park at Metro-North station. The Putnam County News & Recorder is happy to announce your event. A complete listing of Coming Events are on our website at www.pcnr.com. To send your listing: PCN&R, PO Box 185, Cold Spring, NY 10516; fax 265-2144; e-mail, [email protected].

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P a t a k i s t o C h a i r 2 0 0 9 The Hills Are Alive with the Historical Society Gala Jazz Knights’ Sound of Music

JULIA L. BUTTERFIELD MEMORIAL LIBRARY Rtes. 301 & 9D 845-265-3040 www.butterfieldlibrary.org Mon & Wed: 10am-8pm T, T, F and Sat: 10am-5pm Sun. 12-3pm ONGOING PROGRAMS Bouncing Babies (infants thru 24 mos.), Tue, Wed, & Thu, 10am Little Bookworms (2.5 thru 4.5 years) Thu, 12:30pm Pokemon Club, (Grade 1 & up), Alternate Weds. New Moms’ Book Group, Fridays, 10am, bring babies Wi i B o w l i n g f o r S e n i o r s , Mon, 10:30am Butterfield Book Group one Monday a month, 7pm Alternate Fridays, 3:30 pm Teen Advisory Board (TAB), 6th grade & up PUTNAM VALLEY LIBRARY 30 Oscawana Lake Rd., 845-528-3242 www.putnamvalleylibrary.org Hours: Sun. 1-5; Mon. 10-6; Tue/Wed 10-8; Thu/Fri 11-5; Sat - 10-5 Book Club begins again in Sept. 3rd Tues of each month. Sept. book is Moby Dick PUTNAM ARTS COUNCIL Tilly Foster Farm 100 Route 312 Brewster 845-278-0230 www.putnamartscouncil.com Art Classes for all ages. Express Yourself, summer arts program Through Aug. 23 - 17th Annual Art After 75 Show. VAN BRUNT GALLERY 137 Main St.. Beacon (845) 838-2995 www.vanbruntgallery.com Thu/Mon 11am-6pm T h ro u g h A u g . 3 1 : S u s a n English & Thomas Huber

DESMOND-FISH LIBRARY Route 9D & 403, Garrison 845-424-3020 http://dfl.highlands.com Hours: M/ W/F: 10am-5pm Tue & Thu 2-9pm; Sat 10am-1pm, Closed Sundays until September 13 Fri. Aug. 14/Mon Aug. 24 Friends Book & Media sale. Members opening night Fri. 14, 7-9pm. Sale hours: Saturdays from 10-5; Sundays from 1-5; Weekdays from 2-5. PUTNAM COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY & FOUNDRY SCHOOL MUSEUM 63 Chestnut St., Cold Spring 845-265-4010 www.pchs-fsm.org M u s e u m h o u r s : We d - S u n , 11am-5pm Office hours: Tues/Fri 10-5 Through mid-August - Exhibit: “George Pope Morris: Defining American Culture” CONSTITUTION ISLAND West Point, NY 845-446-8676 www.constitutionisland.org P ublic to urs throu gh S e p tember, Wed & Thu at 1 and 2pm, leaving fm South Dock at West Pt. Res. req’d. Sat. Sept. 26 - Family Day, 10am-3pm, exhibits, demos, boat rides, trail walks, house tours; depart fm CS MetroNorth parking lot MANITOGA/THE RUSSEL WRIGHT DESIGN CENTER Route 9D, Garrison (845) 424-3812 russelwrightcenter.org Tours on selected weekdays; every weekend at 11am and 1:30pm, res. a must. Grounds open for hiking all year. Sat. Sept. 13 - Orange County Day: discount tour rates for residents; reg. req’d.

GARRISON ART CENTER Garrison’s Landing 845-424-3960 garrisonartcenter.org [email protected] Gallery Hours: Tue/Sun 12-5pm Sat/Sun. Aug. 15/16 - Fine Arts and Crafts Fair, 10-5, juried artists, rides on Woody Guthrie, Music, $8, under 12 free, rain or shine Through Sept 8 - GACsponsored CURRENTwithout at Boscobel Sculpture on Display at GAC and on Boscobel’s Grounds PARAMOUNT CENTER 1008 Brown Street, Peekskill 914-739-2333 [email protected] Aug. 12, 13 at 8pm FILM: Up, Aug. 14, 15 at 8pm; Aug. 16 at 3pm; Aug. 17-20 at 8pm FILM: Treeless Mountain, Fri. Aug. 28 at 8pm incl q & a with director; Aug. 30 at 3pm; Sept. 3 at 8pm Wed. Sept. 16 - Los Lobos, 8pm CHAPEL OF OUR LADY RESTORATION 45 Market St., Cold Spring 845-265-5537 www.chapelofourlady.com Sun. Aug. 16 - Concert: A n d y L a Ve r n e , p i a n o a n d John Abercrombie, guitar, jazz standards and original compositions. 4pm, free. THE HOWLAND CENTER 477 Main Street,Beacon (845) 831-4988 Thursdays, 7-9pm - Meditation Classes, drop in, no pre-reg req’d, $8 class Sun. Aug. 16 - Playwrights Lab, 5:30-7:30pm Sat. Aug. 22 - Jazz pianist Marilyn Crispell, 8pm Sun. Aug. 23 - Playwrights Lab, 5:30-7:30pm

PHILIPSTOWN DEPOT THEATRE Depot Square, Garrison’s Landing philipstowndepottheatre.org 845-424-3900 Sat. Aug. 15 - Music Tracks present Franc D’Ambrosio STONECROP GARDENS 81 Stonecrop Lane Cold Spring 845-265-2000 www.stonecrop.org Mon–Fri, plus 1st & 3rd Sat., 10am – 5pm; also open Fri. until dusk through Oct 2; $5/ members - no charge Sat. Sept. 19 - Tea in the Garden - self guided tours, exhibits, refreshments, 10am-5pm, $5, members free Sun. Sept. 20 - Garden Conservancy Open Day, 10am5pm, $5; free for members & GC ticket holders Tue. Sept. 22 - Guided Garden Tour - Dahlias, 6-7pm, $10/members - no charge BOSCOBEL Route 9D, Garrison 845-265-3638 www.boscobel.org Opendaily except Tues., 9:30am-5pm,last tour 4pm $16/adults, $12/seniors, $7/children, 6-14, under 6/free Grounds only $8 Sat. Aug. 15 - Golf Croquet, 1-4pm (resched from rained out event). Raindate Sun. HUDSON VALLEY SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL 155 Main Street Cold Spring Peformances at Boscobel (845) 265-7858 Box Ofc: (845) 265-9575 www.hvshakespeare.org The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) Much Ado About Nothing Pericles

Governor and Mrs. George Pataki will serve as the chairs of the 2009 Putnam County Historical Society (PCHS) Benefit Gala on September 26. The evening is PCHS’s biggest fundraising event of the year, generating nearly 20 percent of its operating budget. PCHS will inaugurate two new “traditions” at the 2009 Gala: honoring a “First Family of Philipstown,” and presenting the General Israel Putnam Trailblazer Award to an individual whose service has helped shape the character of our region. The 2009 Gala will celebrate seven generations of the Osborn family in the Hudson Highlands. Over a century and a half, members of the Osborn family have made myriad, far-reaching contributions to the preservation of the natural beauty of the Hudson River Valley. Fred and Anne Osborn, of the

fifth generation, will accept the honor for their family. The PCHS gala will also celebrate the 40-year history of the modern environmental movement by awarding the first General Israel Putnam Trailblazer Award to John Cronin, former Riverkeeper and founder of the Beacon Institute. This year, Cronin celebrates 35 years as an environmentalist working on the Hudson River and worldwide water issues. The PCHS Gala will be held on Saturday, September 26, at 6pm, at the Bird & Bottle Inn on Old Albany Post Road in Garrison, itself a local landmark. It promises to be a spectacular evening of history, dining, and dancing, and a memorable night in the life of PCHS and our community. Additional information is available from the Putnam County Historical Society at 265-4010.

Children’s Book Bonanza at Desmond-Fish Library Sale The Friends of the Desmond-Fish Library are busy sorting a record number of books for their annual Book and Media sale, which opens with a members reception at 7pm on Friday the 14th, and continues through Monday the 24th. Particularly remarkable this year is the number of children’s books they have received. Because good things happen when children and books come t o g e t h e r, t h e F r i e n d s w i l l encourage every child who visits the sale on the 15th and 16th to pick a free book from the children’s section. Children who visit the sale on the 17th to 23rd can pick three free children’s books, and those who come on the last day, Monday the 24th, can pick as many books as they would like from those which remain. This is also a great opportunity for grandparents to acquire a store of books to read to their grandchildren when they come to visit. New this year is a large box of framed and mounted paper dolls of Hudson Valley historical figures drawn by Tom Tierney. The framed dolls of Elizabeth Dyckman of Boscobel would grace any little girl’s room. Also, an unusually large number of art books are available, from big coffee table

books to small paperbacks on particular artists. A large supply of new quality pa perbacks were donated by Playboy magazine, which received them as copies to review. (They are on many subjects, and few are as racy as you might expect.) The specials section contains many old leather tomes, including some signed by members of the Haldane family. Along with something old comes something new, a run of new illustrated comic art books. Due to the overwhelming generosity of the community, the library program room is packed with donated books, and they cannot accept new donations until September 2, when they will start collecting for next year’s sale. Don’t miss this wonderful sale. It will be open on Friday, Aug 14 from 7 to 9pm (Members of the Friends of the Library only; you can join at the door); Saturdays, Aug 15 and 22 from 10 to 5; Sundays, Aug 16 and 23 from 1 to 5; Monday through Friday Aug 17 to 21 from 2 to 5; and Monday, Aug 24 from 2 to 5. The library is located at the intersection of Routes 403 and 9D in Garrison. For more information, go to http://dfl.highlands. com, or call 424-3020.

O n S u n d a y, A u g u s t 2 3 , at 7:30pm, the West Point Band’s Jazz Knights will present a concert at Trophy Point Amphitheatre featuring music from The Sound of Music. The concert is free and open to the public. Staff Sgt. Mike Reifenberg, lead alto saxophonist in the Jazz Knights, composed a suite from The Sound of Music, arranging the music in a jazz style. This treatment opens a window of new perspective into familiar songs from the beloved Rodgers and H ammers tein mus ical like “Do Re Mi,” “My Favorite Things,” and “Edelweiss.” Reifenberg also created jazz vehicles from some of the lesser known songs like “The Lonely Goatherd” and “Sixteen Going on Seventeen.”

Members of the Jazz Knights will be featured throughout the concert as soloists. The suite runs the spectrum of big band jazz styles and is sure to offer something for everyone. Please allow extra travel time for the 100 percent vehicle and photo I.D. inspection at Stony Lonesome and Thayer gates. Due to changing security requirements at West Point, call the Academy Band’s hotline at 845-938-2617, or check www. westpoint.edu/special before leaving for the concert. For concert information, cancellations, and updates, call the Academy Band’s 24hour hotline at 845-938-2617; or visit www.westpoint.edu/ band

Pemble and Amendola Play a Sunset Series Encore When singer/songwriter Kathleen Pemble was forced inside for her performance at the Cold Spring Area Chamber of Commerce Summer Sunset Music Series due to the heavy rain last month, she was very disappointed. “I have wanted to play the series for three years and it had to rain,” she lamented. Fortunately, the Chamber had an opening in the calendar, and Kathleen and Natalie Amendola, (who had opened the previous show) have volunteered to play this Sunday, August 16, at 5:30pm at Dockside park. Kathleen, a Cold Spring resident, is known for her diverse style and ‘relentlessly honest’ songwriting. She is the winner of The New York City Song Slam! and has been featured on “New Music Mondays” on WFUV. Most recently, Kathleen has formed Cold Spring theBand, which is inspired by life in her hometown. In between, she teaches guitar, writes songs, and runs an Open Mic night at Whistling Willie’s , all of which supports Cold Spring’s

Natalie Amendola burgeoning musicians. Natalie Amendola will open the show with her jazz/pop/ Latin style. Phil Ciganer of the Towne Crier in Pawling, NY says, “The very first time I saw Natalie, I was struck by her musical eloquence, stage presence, and charm.” Natalie says she hopes to create the kind of music that will turn somebody’s day around. Bring a picnic dinner and head down to the riverfront for this evening of music. For more information on the Summer Sunset Music Series or The Cold Spring Area Chamber of Commerce, please visit www.coldspringc h a m b e r. c o m o r c a l l 2 6 5 3200.

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By the Time We Got to Woodstock I was nine that summer and unaware of the events unfolding on a farm in Bethel, New York, a couple of counties away from my home in Carmel. Naturally over the years I have seen the pictures and heard the

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LOU ORFANELLA music of Woodstock and like most of my contemporaries have wondered what it would have been like had I been a decade older, old enough to have made the trek in a beat up Volkswagen to join the 400,000 who have come to symbolize the counterculture generation and unwittingly becoming part of history. My August 15-17, 1969 weekend was likely filled watching Friday night sitcoms on ABC, a movie at the Brewster Cameo theater or at the Mahopac Drive-In, and an endless rotation of top 40 hits with Dan Ingram, Ron

Lundy, and Cousin Brucie on the radio. For the teenagers, who seemed eons older, that weekend meant being sprawled out in the rain and the mud amid the unwashed bodies in the unsanitary surroundings that doubtless they did not notice or chose to ignore at the time. They listened to Richie Havens perform “Freedom” as I would forty years later at Pete Seeger’s 90th birthday concert at Madison Square Garden. They tried in vain to stay dry and futilely to inch closer to the distant stage. In the photos we see now in commemorative books and illustrating newspaper and magazine tributes most faces

The pictures and the music are but shadows blend together and bodies hide the ground. Some look like they have not slept in days, naturally or with some aid. In one photo, the couple huddles

Letters Healthcare Concerns for John Hall Letter sent to Congressman Hall, reprinted at the request of the author Dear Congressman Hall: Thank you for responding to my telephone call regarding concerns I have about the proposed Health Care Reform Bill in a timely manner. After careful review of your letter dated July 30th, my concerns about the Health Care Reform Bill remain unanswered. Your letter is a continuance of Congress’s hard line, rehearsed rhetoric of the administration’s push to change the present health care system into uncharted waters. Waters that will certainly cost the average American additional monies in taxes and diminish their health care services, not to mention the eventual socialization of our entire health care system. President Obama on many occasions said he will allow every American the right to keep their present insurance plan if they choose. This option will not be available to me. At age 70 and on Medicare my only option will be to accept a life that will be shortened by a government appointed panel of non-medical personnel. This will be a form of legalized euthanasia. I have worked and contributed to our great country for all of my adult life. Raised 5 children, proud to be the grandmother of 16 grandchildren, all of whom live in New York State, pay our taxes, and are proud to be Americans. Please do not let the America I am so proud of become the socialist nation of tomorrow. The proposed bill would also increase the already overburdened demands on our primary health care physicians. By adding an additional 40 + million people to the system (many of whom elect not to be insured) would deny citizens the necessary immediate care they may require. Does the Congress have the right to hold the American people hostage while they pursue their own political agendas? I think not. Congressman Hall, I ask will you make a public statement that you have read in its entirety the Health Care Reform Bill after it has been marked up in the middle of a week-end night. Congressman Hall, if the reform bill is so beneficial for the American people, will you put a clause into the bill requiring all members of Congress to be enrolled in a Government

together in a blanket. It is as iconic a time capsule as few others have achieved: the flag being planted at Iwo Jima or Marilyn Monroe’s dress blown upward on the subway grating. Were I older in 1969 with whom would I have shared a soggy blanket and the last drops of clear water from a battered canteen? Nobody there knew what was happening at the time. You cannot plan history, cannot predict a generation defining event. Yet for almost half a million, they can look at the pictures and know they are in there somewhere. They can listen to the music and know their voices are among the cheers. For the rest of us, 40 years later, we look back with envy, but the pictures and the music are but shadows. They lack the feel of dirty water weighing down clothing and of mud caked between toes. They lack the touch of another body becoming one with your own and of that union becoming part of one much larger. Too young for Woodstock.

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one payer program? The same as all the American people. I trust you will consider my negative concerns regarding this bill to be well founded and warrant your reconsidering a no vote on this bill. Jean Brady Cold Spring P.S. Yesterday I heard Senator Chris Dodd announce that he had been diagnosed with prostate cancer, a malady no one would wish on anyone. Senator Dodd repeatedly referenced the importance of an early diagnosis and every American should have this opportunity. What he didn’t mention was the fact that in the year 2008 Medicare no longer pays for a senior to receive a comprehensive yearly physical exam. This is just another example of Government cutting back on benefits to seniors.

Variety of Topics To the Editor: My compliments and thanks to you for the outstanding job you’re doing with the paper. There’s such a wide variety of topics—to appeal to all interests of its readers—including nature, environmental, historical, social, athletics, education, religious, and political. Of particular interest to me and many others I know, are the goings-on which occur at our Town Board meetings, etc., which enable those of us who are unable to attend, to stay informed. My appreciation for a very bright, enlightening, and informative paper which I thoroughly enjoy reading. Carol A. Vathke Cold Spring P.S. By the way, your editorials have been outstanding—so well researched and timely! I look forward to reading them each week, as well as your continued success.

Time to Address an Unfair Tax Burden To the Editor: I commend the PCN&R for its most revealing editorial page sidebar pointing out the unfair tax burden shouldered by the nation’s top 1% and wish to remind my fellow Putnam County citizens of this nation’s proud tradition of personal philanthropy in helping to alleviate society’s inequities. Surely we must all understand the self-evident injustice of the top 1% of income

Too young as well to be sent to Vietnam. Everything has its pluses and minuses. In 2019 when The Woodstock Music and Art Festival is 50 and I am almost 60, the same sense of envy will still remain. For

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earners paying 40.4% of the nation’s taxes when they only earn 19% of the income; just compare that to the bottom 20%—many of whom pay no income tax at all despite earning a full 3.4% of the nation’s income! Surely even the 37 million Americans who live below the poverty line can find it in their hearts to send some relief to their overburdened brethren at the top of the heap; after all, how hard can it be for a family of four earning less than $22,000 to find a few extra dollars to share with others after paying for life’s necessities? And really… what about those 90,000,000 slackers earning up to 200% of the poverty line—$44,100 for a family of four—and yet paying a lower tax percentage than those with the highest incomes? Surely we can each try to help just one needy soul among the top 1%, who in 2007 had an average income of a mere $1.1 million. I call upon everyone who has not done his or her part to now write a generous check, note “tax relief” on the memo line, and send it to someone who has unfairly been paying our rightful portion of taxes. Perhaps the PCN&R editors could publish the names and addresses of those in need. Malcolm Daniel N o rt h H i g h l a n d s

End Regressive Taxes, Support Mass Transit To the Editor: I want to commend the Putnam County Legislators for their stand against the MTA tax. Our residents are already suffering under an avalanche of onerous property taxes, sales taxes, and fees. It is time for the state to end its reliance on these regressive taxes that oppressively burden those with the least ability to pay. It is also time for the state to provide greater oversight over the MTA to ensure that our money is being spent in the most effective and efficient manner possible. That being said, the rapid transit system of the state is important not only to maintain, but to expand. Without it, traffic on our roads, our reliance on oil, and our production of greenhouse gasses will all greatly increase. A d d i t i o n a l l y, m o r e t r a ff i c means greater costs for road maintenance and emergency services. Expanding public transportation will help to improve all of these problems. So it is important to imple-

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ment fair, progressive ways of funding this vital service. It is long overdue that our state legislators fulfill their obligations to their constituents. Sam Davis Putnam Valley

Manitoga: Feel & Know Nature To the Editor: We enjoyed the article last week about Manitoga’s 2009 Philipstown Garden Club intern, Fatima Hosain. We are big fans of the PGC program, which benefits local organizations such as Manitoga with hands on help, local families with educational opportunities and all of us with a more beautiful community. In that article, our organization was called “Manitoga Nature Center.” Thank you also for that reminder of Manitoga’s long history of serving Philipstown. Before his death in 1976, Russel Wright created the “Manitoga Man & Nature Center,” hiring Audubon workers to help develop two tours called “Feel Nature” and “Know Nature” that could share his philosophy of living in harmony with nature by reaching out to the growing public interested in the environment. For more than a quarter of a century, Manitoga served Philipstown as a much-loved nature center. In 2001, the Board of Directors–led by Russel familiars Ann Wright, Joe Chapman, and Doris Shaw, as well as relative newcomers Bill Burback and David McAlpin– voted to change the name to Manitoga/The Russel Wright Design Center. These community leaders saw in Russ e l Wr i g h t ’ s l a rg e r v i s i o n other opportunities for public education and leisure time enjoyment. Just as Russel was trying to educate Americans about the value of living in harmony with nature in the 1970s, he had helped them understand that in a democracy, “good design is for everyone” in the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s. More than any other designer, Russel Wright showed Americans how to make life easier in a fast-paced world through the simplicity of Modern design. In 2006, the recognition among national scholars and heritage tourism planners of the great importance of Manitoga in illustrating the development of mid-20th century American culture, led to Manitoga being named a National Historic Landmark. Due to the visionary leadership of first Russel, then of those close to him, and finally of today’s

those who were there, however, the images will still be real. Lou Orfanella is the author of twelve books, most recently Shoot the Unicorn: Reading, Writing, and Understanding Poetry; Objects in Mirror are

Closer than they Appear; and In a Flash: Twenty-One Short Short Stories. He lives in Lake Carmel.

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design and heritage tourism communities, Manitoga/The Russel Wright Design Center has the opportunity to realize all of its potentials. Today, Manitoga/RWDC is a place for hiking and nature education, a place to learn about American cultural history through the home, studio, and 75-acre woodland garden of one of its major designers, a place for professionals and the public to explore a democratic design ideal, and ways to design and live sustainably, and a place for heritage tourism that serves the economy of our community and the Hudson Valley region. We a p p r e c i a t e a l l t h e PCN&R does to serve our community. We look forward to seeing all our neighbors at Manitoga soon and often! Kitty McCullough Executive Director M a n i to g a / T h e R u ss e l W r i g h t Design Center

Get Active on Healthcare To the Editor: There is a new TV spot about health care that rings true for me. The Americans United for Change-produced TV spot asks the question: Why do the health insurance companies want to kill President Obama’s health insurance reform? It answers with the tale of H. Edward Hanway, the CEO of giant Cigna Insurance who made $12.2 million as CEO of Cigna last year and for his retirement will get a golden parachute worth $73 million. The private insurance industry would love to have the government require that everyone must buy their health care insurance. But the idea of competing with a public plan that forces efficiency, drives down the industry’s growing profit margins and gives consumers an option other than the oligopoly of eight major health insurance firms. So, they have been using their considerable resources to pressure members of Congress and create misconceptions, fear and confusion about health care reform. However, it costs less to convince people that what is good for them is good for them, than it does to convince people that what is bad for them is good for them. That’s why I believe the advocates of health care reform can win, but only if people who want it get active. Ken Margolies Cold Spring

Septic Failure: Are We Powerless? To the Editor: A failed septic system in Lake Peekskill was recently reported to the Town Supervisor. His response was, “We are powerless to throw people out.” Is eviction the only option? How sad that the current failed administration can only think of a legal and punitive solution, not a community and environmental solution. And how exactly would eviction solve the problem? This is an extreme that could have been avoided. We live with an untenable situation that our local government helped to create. It is time for a change. We c a n r e p a i r d e f e c t i v e septic systems with more ecological systems. We can fund these improvements of public health. We can protect our neighborhoods, our water, our children. The question is, will we? Dawn Powell Lake Peekskill

Hold the Crocodile Tears, Please To the Editor: Your “Some Income Tax Facts” in the August 5th edition of the PCN&R prompts me to echo many readers who have already asked that you stick to local news. Your “facts” taken out of context certainly support your conservative political agenda, but you don’t educate readers beyond an opinion that rich people bear an unfair tax burden. Yo u r s t a t e m e n t , w h i c h shadows the conservative Tax Foundation’s analysis, is that the top 1 percent of taxpayers paid 40.4 percent of federal income taxes (you left out, in 2007). You then interpret the information to support your view of the supposed excessive burdens shouldered by the rich in our country. However, as Ted Soto, Professor of Law at Loyola Law School has pointed out (see ataxingmatter.com), the basic reason that the top 1 percent of Americans are paying a higher share of federal income taxes is that since 1987 their income has more than doubled. However, the share of federal taxes they paid went up only 57 percent – thus their average tax rate declined by 45 percent. The statistics you cite create a manipulative and weak argument as they exclude payroll taxes, including Social Security. If we look at taxes (See Letters on Page 7)

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Lake Peekskill Family Day

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR (Cont’d from pg. 6) collected this way, then the bottom 95% paid three times as much tax on its income as the top one percent. Most people reading this letter will not be in the top 1 % no matter how you calculate it. But we all know that, using specialized lawyers and accountants, people who are very wealthy with huge estates have far more opportunities to lower their income subject to tax through tax breaks than us middle and lower-income taxpayers. Indeed, some of America’s wealthiest individuals manage to get their adjusted gross income close to zero because of sophisticated tax planning and, as a result, they could ironically be counted in the bottom 95%! Selectively quoting our Declaration of Independence as a prop to bolster the old argument that the rich are treated unfairly in our country rings hollow to averageincome Americans, tens of millions of whom are one illness or one paycheck away from losing our homes. Ellyn Rosenthal Cold Spring

Welcome to the Foundry To the Editor: Steven Mattson is right (“Find Nature and History at Foundry,” July 29): Scen i c H u d s o n ’ s We s t P o i n t Foundry Preserve contains an “absolutely fascinating” combination of nature and history. That’s why Scenic Hudson is working to protect its treasures and tell its remarkable story. The “half-filled oven” Mr. Mattson saw is the blast furnace where iron ore was melted to manufacture some of America’s first steamships, locomotives, and Parrott guns c r edited w i t h w i n n i n g the Civil War. The structure inside the green teepee is indeed the bell tower that sat atop the f o undry’s o ff i c e b u i l ding. It will return to its rightful place once the structure’s stabilization is complete. The trail section with bricks was an early effort by Haldane School students to create a walking path with bricks from the site. Mr. Mattson also noticed remains of an extensive water system featuring dams, sluiceways, and underground channels that powered foundry machinery. Scenic Hudson has sponsored an eight-year study of the site’s remains by students and professors from Michigan Technological University’s Industrial Archaeology program. We’re using this information to design a world-class

“outdoor museum” where visitors not only will learn about the iron-making process and how the products created at this industrial powerhouse shaped America’s growth, but will discover how the land has made a remarkable ecological comeback. In the meantime, the preserve, which is open from dawn to dusk, is a wonderful place to explore. However, remember it is a sensitive archeological area, so please stay on marked trails. More information about the preserve is available at www. scenichudson.org. Rita Shaheen Director of Parks, Scenic Hudson

Nice to Meet the Neighbors To the Editor: I wish to echo the sentiments of the Philipstown writers in your August 5th edition who criticized the PCN&R’s editorial choice to “highlight the most emotional, aggressive aspects of conversations and public meetings” and utilizing “smart-alecky quotations and other enlarged-font sound bites” in the paper. I’m hoping that this practice will go the way of another recent editorial blunder, that being the insertion of curt retorts to certain Letters To The Editor. Thankfully, this practice seems to have been abated and writers can once again feel comfortable about submitting their thoughts for PCN&R readers to digest sans snarky publisher rebuttal. On a positive note, how wonderful to read the stories in the 8/5 issue about the wonderful things area residents are doing in and for our community! Fatima Hosain, Alex Uribe, Dan Valentine, and the truly amazing Paula Young were just some of the folks I read about whose actions inspired me to be a better neighbor. Thanks for your efforts in making their deeds known to us! Sam Tallerico Cold Spring

A Candidate’s Thoughts To the Editor: On September 15 there will be a primary in which registered voters of both parties will be able to decide who will run for town council in November. Putnam Valley has hotly contested races for the two seats that are up for grabs. The Republicans endorsed two unknowns whose only qualifications seem to be that they both wholeheartedly agreed to support the

entire GOP slate led by the current town supervisor. Since I wholeheartedly refused to endorse the slate because of numerous philosophical and other differences that I have with Mr. Tendy, et al, I decided to go out on my own without the support of the party, and petition to get my name on the ballot, which was easily accomplished thanks to many supporters. The race between the PV Dems features incumbent Wendy Whetsel, former supervisor Sam Davis, and newcomer Chris Lieberman. Bad blood, notoriety, and name recognition may work to Sam and Wendy’s advantage in the primary. However, Mr. Lieberman comes across as well-spoken and a breath of fresh air, and he may benefit from the influx of new Dems in town. With such an interesting lineup, I’m surprised that things are so quiet in this normally contentious town where the slightest controversy often explodes into the equivalent of a battle between the Hatfields and the McCoys. Could it be fear of alienating the powerful special interest groups? Based on my 20+ years of experience, here are issues that need to be discussed and debated: * The proposed new multimillion dollar firehouse. The FD has spent over $100,000 on the project and submitted plans to the town boards. I have asked that we be allowed to vote on this and been told that “there’s not enough information.” Hogwash. Could it be that nobody wants to get on the wrong side of the FD in an election year? *Implementation of our new zoning code. We paid good money to the experts and had the best and the brightest on the Comprehensive Plan committee that produced a new CP and Code. When Tendy and his buds took over, they fired the committee and turned over the Code to their handpicked Wordsmith group which has done little except to stall the process. Ask yourself: who benefits from inconsistent and unenforced land use laws? *Spending and lack of fiscal responsibility. The 08-09 tax rate increased by over 12 percent at a time when many of us are unemployed, underemployed, and having trouble paying our mortgages. Yet the size and scope of town government continues to grow with no end in sight. By the way, we can expect a new town hall to be constructed at the old firehouse if a new one is ever built. How easy it is to spend other people’s

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money! I will meet my opponents from both parties to debate these issues, anywhere, anytime, in any forum. The clock is ticking: how about it? Patty Villanova Putnam Valley

Obamacare To the Editor:: We hope that representatives of the Obama administration and other supporters of change in our healthcare system will hold town hall meetings here in Putnam County. What a wonderful opportunity for us to disrupt any progress on this issue! Why? We can let Congress and the President know how much we treasure our current healthcare system. Our favorite parts: * Enjoying a free market for insurance companies (that is, freedom to insure only healthy people); * As a result, being handcuffed to our current jobs, because a job loss comes with the bonus of the loss of health insurance, and of course that shiver of fear in case we lose our jobs; * Knowing that the insurance we have (for now) has lifetime coverage limits, which encourage us to avoid hospital stays, where a single stay could eat up the entire policy limit; and * Best of all, knowing that kind and understanding insurance company executives are standing between us and our doctors, making our healthcare decisions for us–who wouldn’t prefer a profit-driven clerk to a public employee who answers to the general public? What’s not to like? Doesn’t it make perfect sense that we should protest reform as proposed by the Democrats? Every Democratic proposal now on the table would change all of those qualities of our “best in the world” healthcare system. And, what’s more, every single Democratic proposal would cover tens of millions of currently uninsured Americans, which is really none of our concern. Congress is acting too quickly; after all, these proposed changes have only been around for 60 years or more. So let’s get out there and yell our new slogan. All together now: “Just Say No To Healthcare!” Margaret Yonco-Haines Garrison Stan Lovenworth Cold Spring

A community celebrates the summer

Residents of Putnam Valley’s Lake Peekskill celebrated their second annual Lake Peekskill Family Day on Saturday, August 1, 2009. More than two hundred

S to ry a n d P h o to s Submitted by Bob Tendy adults and children attended the celebration, which featured a DJ, live music, water games, contests, and plenty of food. The idea for the party was the result of a conversation Town Supervisor Robert Tendy had with a senior citizen from Lake Peekskill. “She told me that a long time ago Lake Peekskill had a really nice party every year called `Family Day,’ and

that she wished they still did it. I thought it was a great idea, so I asked residents of Lake Peekskill, and Jean Gallinger, who’s in charge of the Lake Peekskill Youth Committee, if they would consider organizing the event. We had a very positive response, and now it’s an annual celebration once again.” This year attendees included Congressman John Hall and County Legislator Sam Oliverio. Contests for the children included a greased watermelon contest, cardboard boat race, peanut butter and jelly swim race, an obstacle course, and tug of war. Proceeds benefit the Lake Peekskill Youth Committee.

A young man properly a-tired for the occasion.

Enjoying an ice cream cone.

Dancing to the DJ’s music.

Andrew O’Grady with Congressman John Hall.

Tug o’ war on the beach.

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Garrison School Prepares to ‘Picture America’ in 2009-10 by Annie Chesnut The PCN&R corresponded recently with Garrison Union Free School District Superintendent Gloria Colucci about plans for the coming year. The Garrison School’s theme for the 2009-10 school year is “Picturing America,” with plans to continue the celebration of the HudsonFulton-Champlain Quadri centennial while integrating the rich history of the Hudson Va lley and t h e a r t s i n the curricular areas across all grade levels. In preparation for the new s c h o o l y e a r, a c o m b i n e d group of Haldane and Garrison elementary teachers is coming together in August for a shared training session on “Fundations,” a reading support initiative based on the Wilson Reading Program. Garrison will be implementing the Fundations program for the first time this year. Throughout the academic year, GUFS will continue to be in contact with both of its designated high school districts, Haldane and Highland Falls/ Ft. Montgomery, to implement sharing resources and staff development efforts. These types of initiatives provide financial and professional benefits for all participants. GUFS’s goal is to move toward providing information through electronic means, utilizing e-mail and the district’s web page to reach the larger population and save resources. The Garrison School has also undergone technology improvements in preparation for the new school year. The equipment in the computer lab has been upgraded,

and a new student software program, eSchoolData, will provide greater capability for maintaining, accessing, and reporting student information. During the summer months, the GUFS custodial staff empties each and every classroom and office. Everything is scrubbed, cleaned, and polished, and put back in place in time for the first day of school. In anticipation of the school performances that are planned for the upcoming school year, there have also been renovations to improve storage in the stage area. On August 1 School Board President Anita Prentice opened a blog at gufs.org/ blogs/aprentice. This marks the second Garrison schoolr e l a t e d b l o g t o e m e rg e i n recent months—the first one was a parent-oriented site begun by resident Gordon Stewart. In one of her entries, Ms. Prentice mentions a new system to track student progress. Superintendent Colucci explained that this is part of the school’s Response to Intervention (RTI) initiative. Essentially, the elementary teachers track and report in detail on the progress, strengths, and weaknesses of every student in their classes. This information is useful in parent conferences, is reviewed at year-end, and passed along and continued at the next grade level in order to provide a comprehensive “picture” of every student’s progress. Watch for additional updates from Haldane and Putnam Valley Schools as they become available.

It will not always be summer: build barns. —Hesiod, Works and Days

Wednesday, August 12, 2009

Does Constitution Protect Learning with Luaus at St. Luke’s Nursery School Teachers’ T-shirts? GUFS (Cont’d from front pg.)

A luau at St. Luke’s. by Annie Chesnut St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, on Oscawana Lake Road in Putnam Valley, is a modest white building with a small parking lot that fills to overflowing most Sundays. The church, part of the Missouri Synod of the Lutheran church, is more than 60 years old, with a history of steady growth and improvement that includes the opening of a community nursery school in 1982. The nursery school’s codirector Jeannie Denike, whose youngest child, Ryan, is part of the program, welcomed the PCN&R to visit on a rainy Friday morning in July so that we could see the school first hand. Although the building was nowhere near its full school-year capacity of about 120 children, the church hall in which the three-week summer camp attendees gather was buzzing with activity. This was Luau Day, and everyone was busy doing Hawaiian-themed crafts, getting fitted with their handstenciled flowered t-shirts, playing at the seashell-covered sand table, and looking forward to making Hawaiian treats later in the day. As they sat before a wall hung with shiny streamers and colorful fish, the two head teachers wore grass skirts and talked excitedly with the children about how everyone was go-

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ing to learn to do the hula. Mrs. Denike, who is a former co-president and current communications volunteer for the Putnam Valley PTA, and whose husband, Richie, runs the Putnam Valley Lacrosse Club for boys and girls grades one through six, is well known and widely respected in the parent community as a dedicated and knowledgeable leader. Her stewardship of this program helps to create a near-seamless transition from nursery school to the public school system—something that is extremely valuable to local parents. The nursery school serves children from ages two through pre-K, with a number of dedicated classrooms in the deceptively large parish building. The “Fours” (preK) classroom, for example, offers books, computers, math manipulatives, and other classroom staples to help children develop their math and reading skills for kindergarten as well as plenty of floor space for physical activities and play time. Denike explained that the school, which is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, initially functioned as a means for the church to welcome new community members while enhancing its alwayschallenging operating budget through nursery school rental fees. As the school has grown, it has become a community resource in its own right. While the religious foundation of the school is evident both in its lessons and its location, St. Luke’s welcomes students and families of all faiths. For more information visit stlukesputnamvalley.org and click on the nursery school link.

about this. Mr. Davis repeated his contention, expressed at the last board meeting, that the t-shirts “are a symptom caused by the stalled negotiations, which is preventing the school from achieving full potential.” Trustee Carol McCullough asked Davis whether he thought “GUFS achieved educational goals better before [the contract dispute].” Mr. Davis replied that he did not think so. “The question is, “he continued, “whether there is room for improvement, how to achieve it, and whether the board is satisfied.” Another parent, Gordon Stewart, brought matters back to the legal opinions received by the board. He said he would “like to see a written opinion” from the attorney. In addition, Stewart also requested “the attorney’s opinion on case law” related to the t-shirts. Board president Anita Prentice said that a copy of the legal opinion would be provided, although when and in what form was not discussed. M a r i l y n Wa l k e r, w h o s e three children attend GUFS, spoke bemoaning the lack of teacher input on committees. “No progress can be made without them,” she said. Ms. Walker continued telling the board that she is “tired of stalled contract talks being used for inertia and back sliding,” and that “we can’t make the progress needed . . . and the contract cannot continue to be used

as an excuse for inaction on the board’s part.” Reemphasizing the sense of urgency expressed by many parents, her voice broke as she told the board she “cannot send my children back to this environment where my older child has become

Marilyn Walker, whose three children attend GUFS, said she “cannot send my children back to this environment where my older child has become jaded and the younger ones confused.” jaded and the younger ones confused . . . an environment so negatively impacting the children’s education.” Gordon Stewart expressed his wonderment that any monetary issues remain as a factor in the negotiations after three years’ time. Referring to Ms. Walker’s comments, Stewart said, “When the board hears community comment and doesn’t propose anything to ameliorate things . . . what are we to make of that?” The board had no comment.

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FIREHOUSE (Cont’d from front pg.) again on the agenda. Revenues from this tax, imposed on state-regulated utilities such as telephone and electric service, would contribute to the general fund and could be used in lieu of property tax increases in the future. Per information provided by the mayor, at the last meeting, the board anticipates revenues of between $31,000 and $40,000 per year. The response from trustees was more temperate than it had been at the last meeting. Trustee Falloon asked, “So the village won’t tax, but Central Hudson will?” This hidden tax was a primary concern raised by Trustee Robertson at the last meeting. Mayor Gallagher replied that, “it will also catch some who may not be subject to property taxes.” The mayor went on to say that, “ten nearby villages have instituted a gross receipts tax” with an eye toward “decreasing real property taxes.” More discussion at future meetings is likely as the board works toward a consensus one way or the other. Damage caused by storm water runoff from this year’s heavy rains continues to require board attention. Residents of a property on Church Street have asked the village to clean gravel and debris that washed onto their property during the last big storm. While the board is comfortable with the idea of cleanup by village staff, Fallon expressed concern about “setting up unacceptable precedents.” Trustee Robertson

raised liability issues for village employees working on private property. Falloon asked whether there should be a “village protocol” for cleanups such as these. Trustee Campbell said he does not consider the idea practical and said “it will end up being case-by-case no matter what.” With regard to the matter at hand, Trustee Robertson proposed that the resident sign a “hold harmless” agreement that would address liability issues. Ralph Falloon summed up board opinion saying, “The village wants to help residents clean up.” I n a r e l a t e d m a t t e r, t h e mayor informed the board that a new catch basin is being installed behind Foodtown, at the intersection of Marion and Benedict. “This work is being done,” the mayor said, “in response to ongoing complaints” from residents of that area and “not as a specific response” to a complaint brought to the board by Mr. Casparian of Kemble Avenue at a previous meeting. In other matters the board agreed with Mayor Galla gher’s suggestion that village board practices and procedures be codified beyond NYCOM recommendations. Currently spread among various information sources, timely and coordinated action by the board can be delayed. “Putting it all in one place,” he said, will be helpful to new trustees. Campbell agreed and added that, “it will improve the efficiency of our meetings.”

WEST POINT (Cont’d from front pg.) wanted to establish an institution that would mold not only military leaders but also graduates to provide a lifetime of service to the USA. West Point graduates have been presidents of the United States. They have been members of Congress as well as serving in presidential cabinets. Graduates have become police chiefs and superintendents of state police organizations, and then

there is a proud graduate who is the sheriff of Putnam County.” Forbes noted that 80 percent of students enrolled in the U.S. Military Academy graduate in four years. West Point ranks fourth in Rhodes Scholarships, sixth in Marshall Scholarships, and fourth in Truman Scholarships, ahead of prestigious schools such as Princeton, Duke, Columbia, and Stanford.

Wednesday, August 12, 2009 PHILIPSTOWN (Cont’d from front pg.) landt, Putnam Valley, Fishkill, and Putnam County. “You can work together and save money. We can’t afford to buy equipment with new equipment sitting there (in other municipalities) not being used,” he said. The town continues to press for new a stoplight at the corner of Route 9 and Fishkill Road. At last week’s meeting, board members passed a resolution urging the New York State Department of Transportation to work with Putnam County to complete the project as quickly as possible. The County has agreed to install the traffic signal at a cost of approximately $50,000, with the light being operational by Thanksgiving. DOT had indicated that it would take the state up to three years to complete the work. The resolution included references to five traffic accidents that have occurred at the intersection in the past few months alone. Officials with the Haldane Central School District have also lobbied for the new light, citing concerns over school bus safety at the busy intersection. Numerous local officials have expressed concern that realignment of Fishkill Road where it meets Route 9 has made an already busy intersection even more dangerous. Hans Moeller, a twenty-five year member of the North Highlands Fire Department, addressed the Town Board and asked for its support in protesting the Putnam County Board of Elections’ decision to no longer use the NHFD fire hall on Fishkill Road as a voting place for elections. The PCBE recently announced that the Methodist Church at 216 Main Street in Cold Spring would be the permanent voting place for residents in Election Districts 7 and 8, which are located in North Highlands. Moeller said that he has a petition with 135

signatures supporting his request to move the voting place back to the newly constructed fire hall. He indicated that he expected at least another one hundred signatures would be added. The NHFD fire hall had served as a polling station for many years and the new building, which is now all but complete, was designed with that continued use in mind. Several board members and members of the audience spoke in favor of Moeller‘s request and condemned the PCBE for its actions. Philipstown Deputy Supervisor Richard Shea was especially incensed by PCBE’s decision and the manner in which it was reached. “I find it infuriating and confusing that we would have this done to us without being consulted,” Shea said. “People will be disenfranchised. North Highlands is a perfect spot (for voting). The fact that we were never consulted is wrong. It flies in the face of convention and is counter to the principles of democracy.” Supervisor Bill Mazzuca pointed to parking at the Methodist Church as a problem, pointing out that, “There’s no parking on an average school day.” The church is located near Haldane School where parking spaces are at a premium. Concerns were also expressed over potential confusion among voters who will be using new voting machines in upcoming elections. Some 3,600 people will be eligible to vote at the Methodist Church site. The Town Board had already prepared a draft resolution supporting Moeller’s call for a return to voting the NHFD fire hall. It was passed unanimously. In other business, the board passed resolutions to adopt a local law amending the 2007 zoning map. The end result will be that a property owned by

Garrison Contracting on Route 9 opposite the Stadium Restaurant and currently operating as a used car lot will be zoned entirely for business uses. A small portion of the property had been shown as residential zoning on the 2007 map. The process was delayed last month when Garrison resident Russell Dushin asserted that planning documents had failed to note that Annsville Creek, which passes directly behind the property, is designated as a trout spawning stream. Dushin’s claim proved to be correct and the documents were revised. Garrison Contracting is currently embroiled in a legal dispute with the town over use of the property as a used car lot. Board members tabled a request for $3,200 for Putnam County’s stormwater management program. Richard Shea pointed out that Philipstown has its own storm water management program, has hired a consultant to assist with public outreach, and will have its program audited in the year ahead. “We need a storm water management coordinator…and will need the money here,” Shea said. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s “mobility tax” was on board members’ mind as well. Putnam County legislators had recently called for the county to withdraw from the MTA’s commuter district to protest the tax and also urged the State of New York to conduct a full review of MTA operations. Town Board members unanimously agreed that a review of MTA was warranted however Richard Shea voted against supporting the notion of withdrawal for the commuter district. Shea referred to that idea as “absurd,” saying that the town is very dependent on MTA’s train service and that it brings “ a lot of money” into the community in the form of tourism.

Man Who Lives Near Ballpark Complains About Noise Village Rec Commission weighs concerns by Michael Mell The Cold Spring Recreation Commission met on August 6, 2009, to hear several residents and to review various applications received for use of parks and other areas under their jurisdiction. First to come before the commission was Bill Ehrlich, residing on G r a n d v i e w Te r r a c e . H i s house overlooks the river and the ball fields of Mayor’s Park. The view, of course, is wonderful, but Mr. Ehrlich is concerned about excessive noise from the week of baseball camp and the following Pop Warner football practice. Baseball camp will use the fields from 9am3pm and football practice from 6pm-8pm. Mr. Ehrlich told commission members that, even with his windows closed, he is able to hear noise from the fields. While aware of the balance that must be maintained between community activities and n e a r b y r e s i d e n t s , M r. E hrlich feels the situation goes beyond the usual tolerance. The commission was sympathetic although there is no specific action they can take. Steve Etta told Ehrlich that “we’ve never had a problem” [before] but he could speak to Tom and Joe Virgadamo, who run the baseball camp. Greg Phill i p s t o l d M r. E h r l i c h t h a t village code does identify sound levels deemed to be excessive, but that noise from the playing fields has been measured and is too low to trigger the ordinance. Anything beyond that, he said is “really a matter for the village board.” Board Trustee and commission liaison Bruce Campbell noted Ehrlich’s concern and will bring it to the attention of the board. Next to meet with the commission was Jon Champlin r e g a r d i n g t h e P o p Wa r n e r football program. He had heard the concerns voiced by Mr. Ehrlich and said he would speak to his staff. The

only concerns raised by commission members were that the gates always be locked and that the goal posts not be installed until after Labor Day. Champlin agreed and apologized for the occasion of the open gate last year. He asked the commission about sponsor banners, specifically where and when they could be displayed. The commission agreed to allow display on game days only. The upcoming Tots Park Jamboree was next on the agenda. Last year’s event was very successful and the commission did not have any issues with the application for this year’s event on September 19. Concern was raised, however, about pedestrian crossings at Morris Avenue. The commission agreed that a police presence will be provided to monitor traffic and pedestrians. In other matters Greg Phillips expressed his enthusiasm for the Sunday Summer concert series now being held at Dockside. He went on to suggest that the village may wish to create a more permanent stage structure on the site, instead of the trailer loaned by the highw a y d e p a r t m e n t . Tr u s t e e Campbell concurred, indicating that this could fit in with envisioned plans for Dockside. At the last commission meeting, Chair Steve Etta had described the need for a dumpster for Mayor’s Park and asked the village board for funds. The board had not yet appropriated funds, but a shining knight has ap peared in the person of David Cooke, president of the Cold Spring Antique Dealers Association. Heavy rains had precluded the intended use of Mayor’s Park for last month’s Riverfest and the Recreation Commission had allowed the adjacent ball field to be used instead. In gratitude the association has agreed to donate a dumpster for use at the park. The commission expressed their appreciation.

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Legislature Wants More Budget Control Voters will have final say on charter change proposal by Eric Gross On Election Day voters across Putnam County will make the final determination whether the county legislature should have the a u t h o r i t y, a l o n g w i t h t h e county executive, to make mid-year budget cuts. At last week’s full meeting of the legislature the measure was approved by a vote of 7-2, with Legislators Richard O t h m e r o f K e n t a n d To n y Fusco of Mahopac Falls voting against, following a lengthy debate. Legislator Dan Birmingham of Brewster, a former deputy county executive under the Bondi administration, proposed the measure, charging that, “at the current time, our county charter provides that only the executive may initiate budget modifications mid-year. Since the county executive had refused to respond to Putnam’s 2009 tax shortfall, it is necessary to make a provision allowing for the legislature to initiate mid-year budget reductions.” Birmingham described budgetary control as “not a one-shot November deal. The fiscal expenditure must b e m o n i t o r e d c o n s t a n t l y. Current county charter provisions do not give the legislature power to correct the budget at mid-year.” Executive Bondi wants a charter change of his own that would ask the electorate whether it wants a strong county executive in office or a county manager answering to the legislature. Bondi has called on the

county’s Charter Commission to begin discussion of ways to save taxpayers dollars, and the executive criticized the nine-member governing body for blocking several of his suggestions to save tax dollars. Bondi cited plans that called for a countywide consolidation of assessment services and the creation of a .25 percent local mortgage fee during real estate closings as prime examples. He also said the legislature has vehemently

The executive criticized the nine-member governing body for blocking several of his suggestions to save taxpayer dollars opposed his suggestion to privatize the county’s nursing services. Legislator Vincent Tamagna of Cold Spring alleged that Bondi “consistently ignored” the legislature. “Many ideas have gone by the wayside by a man who just doesn’t want to listen,” Tamagna asserted. “Once the budget is approved it becomes sacred. The charter amendment proposal will open a fair process by giving the legislature the ability to look at the budget after giving the executive a 30-day notice. The plan has respect for the office of the

executive. It also gives us more of a check and balance in county government.” Legislator Mary Conklin of Patterson agreed with her colleague, calling the proposal a “good idea, because it provides for checks and balances.” Legislator Sam Oliverio of Putnam Valley, the only Democrat on the 9-member legislature, told his colleagues and an audience of some two dozen attending the meeting, “I am comfortable with this because it is fair and equitable.” Legislator Othmer said he would have supported the plan if it contained a provision that the mid-year budget changes could occur only by a unanimous vote of the legislature. “If we had a rogue executive who was off the wall, a 9 - 0 v o te w o u ld en d a n y c r i s i s . We d o h a v e f i s c a l control throughout the year by overseeing the budget transfer process,” he said. Putnam’s Commissioner of Finance William Carlin was at the meeting, as was Deputy County Executive John Tully. Carlin sharply criticized the charter change suggestion: “The road to hell is paved with good intentions. This measure belongs with a charter review commission.” Mr. Tully added, “The suggestion deserves discussion in committee.” Even if Bondi vetoes the measure, sufficient votes exist on the legislature for an override that will allow the public to decide the question in November.

Independence Party Makes Endorsements Special to the PCN&R The Independence Party has announced its endorsement of Sam Davis and Chris Lieberman for Putnam Valley Town Board, Dawn Powell for Town Supervisor, and Gina Capone for Town Justice. On July 20, 2009, the Independence Party delivered Wilson-Pakula certificates to the Putnam County Board of Elections in Carmel, authorizing the candidates to run

on that line. Davis said, “I’m grateful for the support from the State Independence Party and proud of the endorsement.” Lieberman stated that, “I am honored to be included on the Independence Party ticket. The Independence Party endorsement is recognition of my commitment to public service and pledge to serve Putnam Valley.” Powell thanked the residents who signed the petitions, and

said, “I am always happy to forge new alliances to better serve the community.” The Independence Party endorsements in Putnam County have created controversy in other Towns, but in Putnam Valley, the endorsements are clear and undisputed. Mark Pawera will also be running on the Independence line for Putnam Valley Highway Superintendent.

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Become a Young Naturalist Come Visit the New Arrivals Dutch Village Re-created at at Tilly Foster Farm Reformed Dutch Church and Interact with Nature Do you know a young naturalist? A young naturalist is a child who is inspired by interacting with nature in a hands-on, exciting way while learning letters, numbers, colors, and shapes through exploring, experimenting, and discovering the world around them. This unique approach to learning is taught by a carin g and p r o f es s io n al staff who are trained in early childhood development and outdoor education. Due to the expansion of the Young Naturalist Pre-K Program at the Hudson Highlands Nature Museum, there are

still openings available in the four-year-old afternoon class. Students can either attend this class five days a week, Monday through Friday afternoons, or three days a week, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday afternoons. The class will meet in the Museum’s new classroom located in the Farmhouse at the Outdoor Discovery Center, entrance on Muser Drive, across from 174 Angola Road, Cornwall. For information, other class options and registration call 845-534-5506, ext. 204. Visit hhnaturemuseum.org.

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Academic Honors Christina Swartzwelder Graduates From St. John’s

Narragansett Turkeys in their new abode Children will be delighted by the new arrivals at Tilly Foster Farm: flocks of baby turkeys, chickens, and ducks. These additions to the collection of rare American breeds at the farm will soon grow to adulthood, so visitors are encouraged to stop by soon to visit see the babies. Narragansett Turkeys: the Narragansett Turkey is named for Narragansett Bay in Rhode Island, where the variety was developed. It descends from a cross between native Eastern Wild turkeys and the domestic turkeys brought to America by English and European colonists beginning in the 1600s. The Narragansett is black, g r a y, t a n , a n d w h i t e . T h e bird’s beak is horn-colored, its head is red to bluish white and its beard is black; shanks and feet are salmon-colored.

Delaware Chickens: Delawares, originally called “Indian Rivers,” were developed by George Ellis, of Delaware, in 1940. The breed originated from crosses of Barred Plymouth Rock roosters and New Hampshire hens They are fast growing, lay huge brown eggs, and when fully grown have a moderately large single comb with five well-defined points and white with gray/ black cuckoo neck, tail, and wing feathers. Runner Ducks: The Runner, also known as “Indian Runner,” are known for their upright carriage. The breed does not fly, but their walk creates an appearance of being in perpetual running motion. This breed’s slim body and long neck have prompted the description of a wine bottle with a head and legs. Fullgrown birds weigh between 4 and 4 1/2 pounds. Tilly Foster Farm is home to a unique collection of rare and endangered early American farm animals. In 2008, Randall Lineback Cattle, American Sheep, and a Mammoth Jackstock Donkey were introduced. These animals are all listed on the American Livestock Breeders Conservancy’s endangered list and are critical in the efforts to conserve historic breeds and generic diversity in livestock. In addition to the farm animals, Tilly Foster Farm is home to the Putnam County Antique Machinery Association, which has a display of antique farm equipment, and the Putnam Arts Council offering art classes, exhibitions and other activities. Meadow Creek Farm provides horse boarding, lessons, and a therapeutic riding program. The public is welcome to visit the farm free of charge on Route 312 in Brewster, seven days a week from 10am - 4pm. For further information call or email Helaina Ricciardi 845-279-4474, or [email protected]

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On Saturday, August 22. from 11am through Sunday, August 23, The Reformed Church at 70 Hooker Avenue, Poughkeepsie, turns into a lively 18th century Dutch village as it celebrates its designation as part of the National Register of Historic Places, with pomp and plenty of fun. The Church is the oldest Reformed Dutch Church in Dutchess County. On Saturday, Hendrik Hudson will stroll among the crowds, as costumed Dutch vendors provide demonstrations from cooking real Dutch Hutspot, roasted chicken, and other foods, to displays of Dutch coins, pipes, and metal tools made “the old fashioned way.” Musicians will perform as children participate in Dutch games and crafts – the way they did 300 years ago. And, for those who want to see artisans at work, there will be demonstrations on weaving–that you can try your hand at–as well as “contemporary Rembrandts,” who will be adding their touch of artwork to the festivities. “The highlight of the day,” coordinator Linda S a n d b e rg s a i d , “ i s a n a u -

thentic Dutch wedding as it really took place at the Reformed Dutch Church in 1733 with Francis Filkin and damsel Katrina Lewis Van Kleek. From an elegant wedding dress to the silver wine cups, we are trying to provide visitors a chance to see how a marriage may actually have looked in the 18th century,” Sandberg said. The celebration continues on Sunday, August 23, at 10am, as The Reformed Church re-enacts an 18th century church service. Reverend Robert Geehan will be leading the service with Psalms singing and following the order of the way Church services were performed in t h e H u d s o n Va l l e y i n t h e 1700s. The Church continues to recognize its contribution to the City of Poughkeepsie since 1716. The events are free and the public is invited to attend. For more information call 845-452-8110. For all event listings for the City of Poughkeepsie Hudson Fulton Champlain Quadricentennial go to poughkeepsiequad.org.

Christina Emily Swartzwelder of Putnam Valley was awarded the Physician Assistant Certificate as conferred by St. John’s University ­— College of Pharmacy and Allied Health Professions, at the graduation exercises held June 25, 2009, at the Queens, NY, campus. The Physician Assistant’s program is an intensive, graduate, full time, twoyear endeavor that qualifies her to sit for the National Certifying examination for professional medical practice. She will continue her Master’s degree studies in the medical field. C h r i s t i n a p r e v i o u s l y r eceived her Bachelor of Science degree cum laude in the pre-medical program

at the University at Albany in 2007, completing the course study in three years. She was a 2004 graduate of John F. Kennedy Catholic High School, in Somers, New York.

Brian Grey Named to Dean’s List at Ithaca College Brian Grey, son of Garrison residents David and S h a r o n G r e y, w a s n a m e d to the Dean’s List at Ithaca College’s School of Health Sciences and Human Performance for the spring 2009 term with a GPA of 3.5. Coeducational and non-

sectarian, Ithaca College is a nationally recognized independent college of some 6 , 3 0 0 u n d e rg r a d u a t e s a n d 400 graduate students. Located in Ithaca, New York, the college offers more than one hundred degree programs.

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Family Fun Fundraiser Day Four Arrested for Possession Air, Fire, Water on View at of Controlled Substance for Diabetes Association RiverWinds Gallery The Vinny Zaccheo Memorial Fund is hosting a Family Fun Day, tennis round robin, and three bike tours for a great cause, to benefit the American Diabetes Association’s locally sponsored diabetes education programs in the Hudson Valley. The Family Fun Day, bike tours and tennis round robin will be held at All Sport Fishkill’s O u t d o o r P a r k o n S u n d a y, September 13, 2009. One entrance fee ($25 for adults and only $5 for children) covers all activities and fabulous food at Family Fun Day. Activities emceed by DJ Caspar include a silent auction, sand volleyball, face painting, and basketball. All Sport Fishkill’s three heated pools and outdoor hot tub will be open. For the kids, a bouncy castle, face painting, and ice cream will be sure to make their day. Information is also available on the following websites: allsportfishkill.com and joesmarketplace.com There will be a familyfriendly 5-mile (approx.) a 20-mile-plus, and, for those of you that love a challenge,

a 50-mile, bike tours. The $45 fee includes entry into t h e F a m i l y F u n D a y. P r e registration forms, start times and route details will be available at All Sport Fishkill and Joe’s Italian Marketplace as well as at their websites. A Tennis round robin tournament will also be held at All Sport Fishkill’s Outdoor Park, beginning at 10am. Go to www.joesmarketplace or contact All Sport Fishkill for more information on how to sign up for the event. Proceeds from these events will be donated to the American Diabetes Association and diabetes education programs in the Hudson Valley in memory of Vinny Zaccheo. The fund’s goal is to help find a cure for this disease that affects so many people. By raising monies, the fund hopes to help contribute to efforts being made to educate the community about diabetes and its effects on the heart, eyes and other parts of the body. Family Fun Day runs from 11am–3pm. Events will be held rain or shine. Come to one event or enjoy them all.

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On August 1, 2009, at approximately 4:15am, Police Officer Tompkins of the Village of Cold Spring Police conducted a traffic stop on Main Street for a minor traffic violation. PO Tompkins, upon interviewing the driver, detected a strong odor of alcohol emanating from the operator. The operator, Vincent J. DiCastro, 40 years old, of Cold Spring, refused to submit to a chemical test and was arrested and charged with DWI and Criminal Possession of Controlled Substance, (CPCS), 7th, a misdemeanor, after he was found to be in possession of cocaine. PO Tompkins also arrested three other passengers in the

vehicle and charged them with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 7th after additional cocaine was found. Vincent DiCastro was arraigned in Village Court and remanded to Putnam County Jail on $1500 cash/3000 bond; John G. Milspaugh, 42 years old, of Canton, Ohio, was to remanded to jail on $1500 cash/3000 bond. Vincent D. Tozzo-Millspaugh, 23 years old, of Cold Spring, was charged with CPCS 7th and is due in Village Court on August 12, 2009, at 1pm. Thomas C. Willis, 35 years old, of Cold Spring, was also charged with CPCS 7th, and released to appear on August 12, 2009.

Westchester Jazz Orchestra Kicks Off Sixth Season World-renowned and multiGrammy-winning jazz saxophonist Joe Lovano calls the Westchester Jazz Orchestra “one of the hippest bands on the scene today.” This extraordinary group will begin their 2009-10 season with a special guest, guitarist John Scofield, at 8pm on Saturday, S eptember 26, at the Irvington Town Hall Theater, 85 Main Street, Irvington. A pre-concert talk with Mr. Scofield will begin at 7:15. Guitarist John Scofield has been an important force in jazz since playing with Miles Davis during the 1980s. Since then, he has led his own groups nationally and abroad, recording over 30 albums as a leader and collaborating with contemporary favorites Pat Metheny, Charlie Haden, Eddie Harris, Medeski, Martin & Wood and Bill Frisell. He

has played and recorded with Tony Bennett, Ron Carter, Herbie Hancock and many other luminaries. Throughout his career, Mr. Scofield has punctuated his traditional jazz offerings with funk-oriented electric music. Gary Walker, Music Director and Morning Show Host at WBGO-FM, is set to host the concert. WJO’s 2009-10 season continues with Sax Masters: The Music of Coltrane, Cannonball, Bird and More on December 5; From Bossa to Tango: Sounds of South America on January 30; and Americana on April 10. Reserved seating tickets are $35 for adults, $30 for seniors and only $5 for students. Subscription and group discounts are available. Purchase tickets through www. westjazzorch.org, or by calling 914-861-9100.

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Homola is Garden Club Intern at Stonecrop

Unoccupied - painting by Ellen A. Lewis RiverWinds Gallery, at 172 Main Street in Beacon, New York, is currently showing A i r- F i re - Wa t e r , p a i n t i n g s by Ellen Lewis. Her vibrant use of color creates textured landscapes with smooth wood tones, and organic textures capturing a sense of the unknown and provoking imagination. The show will run through September 7. Lewis’s works are in private and commercial collections nationally and includes private commissions. R i v e r Wi n d s G a l l e r y opened its door in July, 2003,

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and has showcased and supported Hudson Valley artists, and provided outstanding fine art and unique gifts for customers. It features more than 35 of the finest Hudson Valley artists. There are traditional fine art and contemporary crafts, including ceramics, pottery, cards, paintings, photography, jewelry, apparel, and home decor. Gallery hours are Wednesday through Monday from 12-6pm. RiverWinds is located at 172 Main St, Beacon riverwindsgallery.com.

Gabrielle Homola, the Philipstown Garden Club’s summer intern at Stonecrop Nurseries, is spending her summer working and learning from the extensive profess i o n a l s t a ff t h e r e . G a b r i elle, who will be a junior at Lourdes High School, is part of a program the Philipstown Garden Club co-sponsors each year with 5 local environmental and horticultural organizations in town. The interns work a 20-hour week in July and August, and re-

ceive a $1,000 stipend. Gabrielle spends part of her day weeding and dead-heading in the extensive gardens Stonecrop is known for. In addition she prepares cuttings of plants and researches her choice of a “plant of the day” in Stonecrop’s horticultural library. Additional information on this intern program is available from the PGC committee chair, Karen Lindros, at 424-3537 or at pgcinc.org.

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Attorney General’s Office Brings Health Cold Spring Seniors Invited Care Information to Cold Spring’s Seniors to Annual Picnic on Saturday The Village of Cold Spring Board of Trustees welcomes all local seniors to the Annual Senior Citizens’ Picnic, to be held at Mayors Park this Saturday, August 15, from 12 noon until 3pm. Bring your appetite, as there

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Putnam’s Most Elderly Assisted by Variety of Programs by Eric Gross Seventy-two of Putnam’s most elderly are being aided each day by the Expanded In-home Services Program. The average cost of keeping these frail, dependent, 85- to 99-year-old men and women who reside in their homes on both sides of the county is $4,342 per person, which Office for the Aging Director William Huestis called a “small price to pay to keep someone out of a nursing home or hospital.” Clients cost-share in the program. Huestis told the PCN&R that as senior citizens age and become infirm, the “Office for the Aging becomes more of a lifeline for many by providing a hot and nutritious meal for the homebound.” While the majority of funding comes from federal and state coffers, Huestis said last year more than $172,400 was donated locally to help offset costs. Huestis praised his employees who assist in the homebound meals programs: “For many, the only person they see all day or even all week is the friendly driver who delivers the meal and checks to make sure that everything is okay. Some of our senior citizens receive the service for the first time when they are discharged from the hospital and are unable to move around unaided. As they heal, our outreach workers

encourage seniors to ride the bus to a senior center rather than eat alone. Not only does the program contribute to wellness through nutrition, but it also provides socialization and daily human contact by slowing the process of physical aging and keeping our elderly in contact with the world around them.” The Office for the Aging is more than just a meal, since it provides programs and services that Huestis said, “make a difference to the quality of life.” Elderly people on low incomes can participate in the Home Energy Assistance Program. which provided a $300,000 subsidy to eligible residents last winter. Huestis explained the money did not go directly to seniors but to utilities to helped offset unp aid b ills , allow in g t h e elderly to continue receiving electricity and heat. The Office for the Aging also provides assistance to seniors regardless of income or need. Huestis estimated the county’s insurance counseling program saved residents more than $100,000 in prescription drug costs last year: “Today many illnesses are treated with expensive medications. The more my office does to offset the costs, the less likely it will be for a senior to have to choose between food, fuel, and prescription medicine.” This month The Office forthe Aging also imple-

mented a caregiver support group to assist those caring for an elderly loved one. Latest statistics indicate 85 percent of all caregiving is provided by unpaid, informal caregivers such as family, friends, and neighbors. Huestis suggested that caregivers give themselves a break and “share your emotions with friends who understand how you feel. You are not alone. The Caregivers Support Group is confidential. The sessions are very comforting and therapeutic.” The groups meet on the first Thursday of each month at two locations. Sessions at the Carmel Friendship Center, located at the Office for the Aging Office in the Donald Smith Governmental Complex on Old Route 6 in Carmel meet at 12 noon, while classes at the Putnam Valley Friendship Center at Town Park Lane in Putnam Valley meet from 11:30am to 1:30pm. Jeanette Baldanza coordinates the Carmel program. She can be reached by calling 225-1034, ext.121 while Michele DiMarco is the coordinator of the Putnam Va l l e y p r o g r a m . I n f o r m a tion is available by calling 526-3127. Huestis has suggested bringing a bag lunch while “enjoying dessert with us as yo u s har e and dis cu s s the caregiving process.”

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On August 6, a representative from Attorney General Cuomo’s office spoke to seniors at Chestnut Ridge complex on the topic of health care. Judith McCarthy, Assistant Attorney General-in-Charge of Cuomo’s Westchester office (pictured, right), spoke about how the Attorney General’s office can help consumers with HMO claims, billing problems, guaranteed benefits, and loss of insurance. Richard Shea, Deputy Town Supervisor for the Town of Philipstown, also participated. Members of the public were invited and encouraged to attend. For more information, visit the Attorney General’s website at www.oag.state.ny.us.

LEGAL NOTICE THE PUTNAM VALLEY DRAFT CODE ZONING COMMITTEE WILL MEET ON 8/18/09, TUESDAY AT 6 : 3 0 AT T H E P U T N A M VALLEY TOWN HALL

LEGAL NOTICE COUNTY OF PUTNAM NOTICE FOR EXTENSION OF BID OPENING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that sealed bids will be received by the Director of Purchasing of Putnam County for the following commodities and/or service: RFB-37-09 Petroleum Bulk Storage Compliance Work at various Putnam County Facilities Detailed specifications may be secured at the o ff i c e o f t h e D i r e c t o r o f Purchasing, County of P u t n a m O ff i c e F a c i l i t i e s , 110 Old Route 6, Building No. 3, Carmel, New York 10512 between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M., Monday through Friday. You may also visit our web site at www.putnamcountynycom. Sealed bids must be filed in the above office on or before 1:00 P.M., WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2009. dated: Carmel, New York August 6, 2009 Sgd/Alessandro Mazzotta, Director Putnam County Purchasing Department LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY C O M PA N Y. N A M E : M O N A C O R E A LT Y M A N A G E M E N T, L L C . A r t i c l e s o f O rg a n i z a t i o n were filed with the Secretary o f S t a t e o f N e w Yo r k (SSNY) on 07/27/09. Office location: Putnam County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC, c/o George Monaco, 276 Buckshollow Road, Mahopac, New York 10541. Purpose: For any lawful purpose.

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE TO BIDDER TOWN OF PHILIPSTOWN COMMUNITY CENTER Sealed proposals will be received by the undersigned Town Clerk of the Town of Philipstown at her office in t h e To w n H a l l , 2 3 8 M a i n Street, Cold Spring, New York 10516, until 2:00 P.M., August 21, 2009, when the same will be publicly opened and read aloud for the purchase by the Town of Philipstown of: #2 Fuel Oil-Bulk Delivery, up to 13,000 gallons. Must be able to deliver to a 4” Fuel Pipe Line. Meeting the specifications of the Town of Philipstown Community Center. Copies of the specifications may be obtained from the office of said Town Clerk at the above address. The right is reserved to reject any and all bids. All purchase contracts awarded pursuant to this notice shall be subject to the provisions of Section 103-A, 103-8 and 103-D of the General Municipal Law. Dated: August 12, 2009 TINA M. MERANDO TOWN CLERK OF PHILIPSTOWN LEGAL NOTICE HEART 2 HEART CHILD CARE CENTER LLC, a domestic Limited Liability Company (LLC) filed with the Sec of State of NY on 6/5/09. NY Office location: Putnam County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC served upon him/her to The LLC, 32 Kentview Dr., Carmel, NY 10512 General purposes

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All Putnam County seniors are invited to attend the Putnam County Chapter #1183 AARP September meeting, a meeting which will start the new season with an exciting World War II show. This show will be modeled as a radio program, “Until It’s Over Over There,” a dramatic program presented by Gary Ferris, author, entertainer, historian, and World War II re-enactor. This program is set in a New York City radio studio in July 1944, weeks before the allies stormed the beaches of Normandy to liberate Europe. Come to the William Koehler Memorial Senior Center,

180 Route 6, on Saturday, September 12, 2009. Come early, at 12:30, and bring a bag lunch and meet other local seniors. The business meeting will be at 1 and the program will begin at 1:30. Future programs planned by this chapter are: Saturday, October 10 at 1pm: Paul Thomas from the New York Attorney General’s Office will speak on identity theft; Saturday, November 14 at 1pm: Congressman John Hall will speak on health reform and other issues; Saturday, December 14 at 1pm: holiday party/luncheon. For more information, call President John Zaborney at 845-277-3149.

Exhibit at Tilly Foster is Capped by Awards Ceremony The 17th Annual Art After 75 show at the Putnam Arts Council will come to a conclusion on Sunday, August 23, with a closing reception and awards ceremony from 3-5pm at Tilly Foster Farm in Brewster. Also on view will be the Tilly Foster Artists on Location exhibition, with paintings of the farm by members of the Lower Hudson Va l l e y P l e i n A i r P a i n t e r s and others. Arts Council commissions from sales in this show will benefit Tilly Foster. Gallery hours are Tuesday to Friday from 10-3, with extended weekend hours on Sundays from 1-4. For directions or info on this exhibit and all Arts Council programs, classes, and events, visit www.putnamartscouncil.com or call 845-278-0230.

Legal Notices LEGAL NOTICE COUNTY OF PUTNAM NOTICE FOR BID NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that sealed bids will be received by the Director of Purchasing of Putnam County for the following commodities and/ or services: 1. Peat System and Retaining Wall Installation – RFB130592 – Project # 09012009 Detailed specifications can be picked up by Licensed Experienced* Septic Installers at the offices of the Septic Repair Program, 100 Rte. 312, Brewster, New York between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M., M o n d a y t h r o u g h F r i d a y. There will be a SITE VISIT o n We d n e s d a y, A u g . 2 6 , 2009 at 9:00 a.m. at The Septic Repair Program, 100 Route 312, Building No. 4, Brewster, New York. If you are interested, please contact Michele at (845) 278-8313. Sealed bids must be filed with the Director of Purchasing, C o u n t y o f P u t n a m O ff i c e Facilities , 110 Old Route 6, Carmel, New York on or before 1:00 P.M., Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2009. *Experience requires 5 Projects Inspected/ Approved by the Putnam County Department of Health. RFB130592 requires manufacturer's certification or attendance of the Bord NaMona in-service seminar, in addition to the abovementioned 5 Projects Inspected/Approved by the PCDOH. dated: Carmel, New York Aug. 6, 2009 Sgd/Alessandro Mazzotta, Purchasing Director Putnam County Purchasing Department

will be hot dogs, hamburgers, and desserts galore, along with entertainment, including a number of the children from the recent Depot Theatre production of Annie singing a selection of the songs. This event is free of charge.

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: KNH CONSTRUCTION LLC. A r t i c l e s o f O rg a n i z a t i o n were filed with the Secretary of State of New York SSNY) on 07/16/09. The latest date of dissolution is 12/31/2060. Office location: Putnam County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC, 105 Palmer Trail, Carmel, New York 10512. Purpose: For any lawful purpose.

LEGAL NOTICE Notice of Formation of a Limited Liability Company (LLC): Name: SMALL BUSINESS WEBSITES, LLC, Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 06/25/09. Office location: Putnam County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 94 Seven Oaks Lane, Brewster, NY 10509. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: MUSHKOLAJ LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary o f S t a t e o f N e w Yo r k (SSNY) on 07/01/09. Office location: Putnam County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC, c/o The Law Offices of James C. Kahn, 175 Main Street, White Plains, New York 10601. Purpose: For any lawful purpose.

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Mary Flaherty of Cold Spring and David Small of Mahopac admire a sculpture on display.

David Small’s photograph of Bryant Park, New York City.

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Law Enforcement on the River

Deputy Richard Mansfield adjusts the life jacket on Justin Markey of Cold Spring during a safety inspection while his dad, Roy Markey, and Sgt. Michael Szabo look on.

Cold Spring looks magical from the Hudson River.

The US Military Academy at West Point comes into view.

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job gets done. Inspections are made to assure safety, while in the case of emergency, the marine division is always first to arrive. Putnam County has helped our neighbors across the river in Rockland and Orange, and visa versa.” As Sgt. Szabo uttered his words, as though on cue, a boat from the Orange County Sheriff’s Department pulled alongside the Putnam boat, as did a craft from the New York State Parks Department. Sgt. Szabo said the regular patrols allow the Marine Divisions to “get prepared for incident command should the unimaginable happen. We are in contact both via cell phone as well as radio.” After patrolling for several hours, the boat returned to the

Hudson River was a “conduit connecting Canada to New York City. Patrols are much more than giving a boater a hard time for not having a proper life jacket on board. We are always on guard to protect America’s homeland security.” New York State reimburses the county for almost threequarters of the marine patrols. Sheriff Smith explained that resources are used wisely, resulting in a “big return on our investment.” The sheriff thanked the NYS Parks and Recreation Department for its partnering efforts. “Had it not been for the extremely valuable agency,” he pointed out, “the Sheriff’s Department would not have this

brand new 25.5 foot Pro-Line craft with twin 150 horsepower Mercury four-stroke outboard motors. The boat, which comes with a $75,000 price tag, is perfect for the Hudson River,” said Sheriff Smith. After boarding the vessel at the Cold Spring Boat Club, Sgt. Szabo powered the engines and the boat headed north to the Dutchess County line before making a U-turn and proceeding south past Cold Spring, West Point, Garrison, and ending at the Bear Mountain Bridge. Sgt. Szabo called the relationship between law enforcers on the river a “special bond. The guys out on the boats are one team, regardless of the lettering on their particular boat. The

dock where the inspections continued. Roy Markey of Cold Spring was about to board his boat with his two sons for the first time when the deputies discovered during a safety inspection that one of the life jackets did not properly fit his eight yearold son. Markey thanked the deputies for pointing out his error. What made the incident so meaningful was that the Sheriff’s Department allowed the family to use one of the Sheriff’s life jackets for the day, which allowed the family to take to the river as planned. The lifejacket was returned to the Sheriff’s boat docked at the marina at the conclusion of the Markey’s venture on the Hudson.

Deputy Mansfield checks on the equipment stored in a boat owned by an out-of-state family during an inspection on the river.

The Hudson looking north towards Dutchess County is a sight to behold.

The Putnam County Sheriff’s Department launch begins its tour of duty in the Hudson last Saturday.

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The Bear Mountain Bridge stands tall on a beautiful summer’s morning.

Garrison’s Landing resembles a Currier and Ives setting.

Sheriff Don Smith thanks a patrol from Orange County for stopping to offer assistance.

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Wednesday, August 12, 2009

Dragon Boats Will Race Up Hudson River

Boshak, Basso Paint Shutout Portrait in PV/C 12-U Summer League Baseball Championship Consolazio homers, doubles, in 4-0 win over Bedford/PR

Bill Powers

Colorful dragon boats are lined up at Peekskill’s Riverfront Green Park last year, prior to the start of the dragon boat races. For the first time ever, event o rg a n i z e r s f r o m P e e k s k i l l Quadricentennial Celebration are inviting individuals and two-person teams to participate in this fall’s dragon boat races scheduled for Saturday, September 12, 2009, from 8am to 4pm at Peekskill Riverfront Green Park. These registrants will crew the HH1609 Team, short for Henry Hudson and the year he discovered the Hudson River. Registration ends August 17, 2009. “In order to open dragon boat racing to more people who may not be affiliated with a business or non-profit, we are forming HH1409 so that individuals and two-

person teams can participate. We are encouraging couples, best friends, siblings, and competitive neighbors to take part in this amazing and unique opportunity on the Hudson,” said Bruce Lindenbaum, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Peekskill Celebration. Registration fees are $25 for single registrants, $45 for two-person teams. Registration forms and a complete list of rules and regulations can be downloaded from the event’s website at www. peekksillcelebration.com or by calling 914-736-2000. In the weeks leading up t o r a c e d a y, p r a c t i c e s e s sions are offered to all the

teams. Teams will be able to participate in at least one practice session, conducted by trained representatives of the Peekskill Yacht Club. During those sessions, teams will learn safety procedures and how to paddle in sync with other team members. Winning requires paddling in unison, strength, and endurance. Dragon Boats are 41-foot-long canoes with colorful dragonheads and decorative tails, hence the name. Crews consist of a minimum of 16 paddlers plus a drummer and steersperson. Team members must be at least 14 years of age. The annual Peekskill Celebration is the largest festival

of its kind in the Hudson Valley and culminates in an extraordinary weekend of family entertainment, an unrivaled fireworks extravaganza, and colorful dragon boat races not seen anywhere else in the Hudson Valley. Peekskill Celebration weekend is usually held at the start of August, but moved to September this year to combine with the city’s Quadricentennial plans to become Peekskill Quadricentennial Celebration with activities taking place at Peekskill Riverfront Green, Downtown Peekskill and Charles Point. Updated information is provided on w w w. p e e k s k i l l c e l e b r a t i o n . com.

G r a y m o o r G o l f C l a s s i c Cameron Young Finishes 10th in Golf World Championship Raises Over $100,000 Ray Gallagher

PV/C 12-U players pose with their championship trophies after knocking off top-seeded Bedford/Pound Ridge in the finals of the WPBA tournament last Saturday at Crane Field in Mahopac. Back in early July, when “We hadn’t seen a team like the Putnam Valley/Cortlandt that all year, with two kids who 12-U baseball team had gotten could throw like those two off to a 4-4 start, a WPBA guys,” Bedford/PR Manager S u m m e r L e a g u e B a s e b a l l Lou Giganti said. “They threw Championship seemed like hard and they threw strikes. an unlikely goal for Coach They were really good. We Ron Lyman’s club. But this had done a little scouting on unit never wavered and came them and knew what was in together in the second half, store for us. We dialed it up a going on a 10-1 run en route to little bit in practice, but they the tournament title last Sat- were really good today. Our urday at Crane guys went 19-2, Field in Mawhich is nothing hopac, where to be ashamed RAY PV/C cruised of. We have a lot t o a 4 - 0 w i n GALLAGHER to be proud of. over top-seedTwo years ago, ed Bedford/ we only won six Pound Ridge. games, so they did well. It’s In fact, it was Bedford/PR a great group of boys, a great that looked like a runaway committed group of parents. favorite to bring home the These kids have character and bacon, with its regular-season that’s what’s most important.” banner and 19-win season in But PV/C was up for the tow. But Putnam Valley has a task, doing the essential things little something to look for- t o w i n b i g g a m e s — t i m e l y ward to, as a pair of pitchers, hits, good pitching, and sound Brian Boshak and Ryan Basso defense. (the Killer B’s), bunched to“I think our pitching was gether six scoreless innings really good,” Consolazio said. and combined to strike out “And our hitting was excel11 would-be hitters. lent in big spots. We hit the “Our pitching has been awe- ball, got on base, and got big some all season,” Coach Ly- hits. When I hit the home man would admit, his team run, I knew it was gone. I munching on a congratula- was so excited. Our coaches tory Carvel ice cream cake. never gave up on us when we “Pitching, defense, and timely were struggling early on this hitting–that’s us. Bunting, season. They made us work everything…small ball, what- harder and we always had the ever it takes. We play small great pitching.” ball and hope the big ball “Boshak throws really fast,” comes like it did today. We had Basso said. “He’s one of our seven shutouts this year. Our best pitchers. He just shut pitching has been dominating, them down and then I came all of them, from Boshak, in and did what I had to. I to Basso and RJ (Lyman) to wasn’t really nervous, just (Mike) Perrone, everybody. pumped up when I struck out That’s what wins champion- the last batter. “ In other PV/C playoff acships. I felt really good with what I had at my disposal tion, Coach Vin D’Addona’s today to go out and win this 14-U team won the regular thing against a really good season flag but fell to archteam. This team beat us 4-3 rival Larchmont/Mamaroneck during the regular season and in the semifinals of the tourhad 19 wins, but we knew nament, 6-2, at Union Field from that first game that we in Putnam Valley. The game could play with them and beat was tied at 2-all in the sixth them with our best pitchers and PV/C squandered a basesready to go. We believed we loaded, no-out situation that were the number one team in might have broken the game open. our division.” The 9-U and 10-U teams, LF Kevin Consolazio spotted PV/C a 1-0 lead, courtesy managed by Irv Bomba and of a run-scoring double. He Tom Patterson, respectively, padded the lead by slamming each pulled off first-round a solo homer to right-center. wins. The 10-U Tigers team Mike Perrone put the game was sparked by the pitching away for good by smoking of chucker Charlie Pagani (1 a t w o - r u n d o u b l e t o p l a t e earned run), who went the Tommy O’Sullivan (single) route, and the very live bat of catcher Zack “That’s G” and Tristan Pippa (single).

Girvalo, who crushed a gamewinning home run in the 4-3 win over LaGrange, a team that draws from hundreds of 10-Us in Dutchess County. 3B Christos Moundroukas drove home the game’s first two runs with a well-struck, two-out single in the fourth. He also made a defensive gem on a 2-5 caught stealing play. “I’ve said it before, but i t d e f i n i t e l y b e a r s r e p e a ting: This is by far the best group of kids that I have ever coached,” Patterson said of his 7th-seeded Tigers after k n o c k i n g o ff N o . 2 . “ T h e y should be proud of themselves and their accomplishments in our first season playing together.” The 9-U Chargers, seeded 10th in the tournament, pulled off another upset by taking out No.7 New Fairlfield, 13-7, before bowing to top-seeded Somers, which lost in the finals to Mahopac. PV/C was able to secure a

the win with a key seven-run second inning, with the key hit in this offensive outburst being a bases-clearing threerun double by lefty slugger Kevin Bomba. The PV/C offensive explosion was led by Bomba four RBI overall, John Rainieri (with 3 hits and 3 RBI), Nick Ferraro (2 hits and 2 RBI), as well as Jared Guski and Matt Budano, who contributed two hits apiece. Bomba and Michael Cox pitched well for PV/C, overcoming some shaky earlyinning defense. “The defensive effort became much more solid as the team’s nervousness subsided, and the pitching tandem of Bomba and Cox did their part striking out nine New Fairfield batters for the game,” Manager Bomba said. “It was just a tremendous win for the team and our program against a much bigger program. We hope this put us on the map.”

Ray Gallagher

PV/C shortstop R.J. Lyman gets tag down in time to nail B/ PR baserunner in PV/C’s 4-0 championship win.

Ray Gallagher

PV/C players mob closer Ryan Basso after he nailed down a 4-0 championship win.

The Franciscan Friars of the Atonement raised over $100,000 in cash and contributions of goods and services for the event at their 10th Annual Graymoor Golf Classic on June 29 at the Mount Kisco Country Club. P ro c e e d s w i l l b e n e f i t t h e

friar’s world-wide ministries. This year’s first-place foursome (left to right) were Kieran Duffy of Briarcliff Manor, his son, Mark Duffy of Greenwich; John Smollen of Chicago; and Bob O’Brien of Sleepy Hollow.

Garrison’s Cameron Young, 12, finished 10th on Saturday in Pinehurst, NC, in the US Kids Golf World Championship. There were 141 participants in the 12-year-old-boy division. The event attracts the best players from around the country and across the globe. Contestants must win a local World Championship Qualifier to receive an invitation to play. Young opened with a 69, followed by a 72, before a disappointing 77 in the final round, but still managed his best-ever finish in the event. All this despite battling a week-long stomach flu. His play earned him a spot on

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the World Cup Team, which is composed of the top ten 12-year-old boys and top six girls. They competed in a Ryder Cup-like event on Sunday, August 9, where the US Team defeated the best players on an international team. After the matches were completed in a tie, the US Team was victorious in a sudden death playoff, securing the Cup for the USA. This is the 10th anniversary of the World Championship, which runs a tournament for each age group, boys and girls, from 6 & under to 12 years old. This year there were nearly 1,300 competitors, with 30 countries represented.

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SPORTS 150 Cyclists Pedal the Great Hudson Valley

Pastimes Exploring Pawling’s Revolutionary Era Oblong Meeting House A series of large flat-topped stones are arranged into steps to enter the building. To my surprise, there was no greeter or docent, just a simple, friendly sign hanging on the door that said “Open.”

STEVEN MATTSON Using the unusual doorknob, which my kids found fascinating, the door creaked open and it took a few seconds for my eyes to adjust to the darker interior, and my brain to sort the images before me—a confusing array of pews, support columns and beams, stoves, and stovepipes. I am greeted with the strong musty smell that any old-house aficionado knows all too well. The room is full of seating that faces inward toward a small open area near the center of the room. Oddly, an adjustable divider separates the interior into two halves. Creaky stairs up to the second story lead to more seating and a top-down view over a balcony to the first floor. I’ve been to probably a hundred of these types of old buildings, but I knew the second I walked in there was something unique about this one. So many places like this are redone or restored to an almost pristine condition, which is nice, but sometimes you lose touch with the age or significance of the place you are visiting. Not here. When you enter the Oblong Meeting House in Pawling, it is very

easy to imagine life 200-plus years ago. Built by Quakers in 1764, this National Register of Historic Places landmark is still much the way it was so long ago. It is a decent sized building considering the time it was built. Hand-wrought nails and wooden pegs still hold the frame together. The building was used for religious services, business meetings, government sessions, and educational purposes. The aforementioned divider served to separate the women and men during religious services. Contrary to my initial assumption, “Oblong” has nothing to do with the shape of the

building. Rather, it has to do with the fact that the property is part of a large tract of real e s t a t e t h a t N e w Yo r k a n d Connecticut argued over that at the time was referred to as “The Oblong.” The Quakers were early settlers of this area. This meetinghouse holds a special place in history for more than one reason. It is credited with being the setting for one of the earliest actions in the colonies against slavery. A commemorative written in 1964 by Helen G Daniels for the building’s 200th anniversary reports that “In 1767, the Oblong Meeting was the first to raise the question whether is was ‘consistent with the Christian Spirit to hold a person in slavery at all.’” And eleven years later, General George Washington commandeered the Oblong Meeting House for use as a military hospital during the American Revolution. As you face the front of the building from the outside, go around the right side of the building for a “window” that reveals the original siding. Walk to the back corner of the property and there are two old outhouses. To get there from the inter-

section of Routes 22 and 311 in Patterson, make a slight right up the hill just a few feet north of the intersection onto South Quaker Hill Road. Go 2.8 miles and make a left onto Old Quaker Hill Road/Mizzentop Road. Go 3.2 miles (you will pass the Akin Free Library at around 2 miles) and make a right onto Meeting House Road. The Oblong Meeting House is the second building on the left. There is a pull-off area on the right across the street from the house. Look for the Graves of Revolutionary Soldiers marker on your right that memorializes the soldiers who died during the Revolutionary War. The drive between Route 22 and the Oblong Meeting House is b eau tif u l. G r an d h o me s with grand views, barns, and fields line these back roads of Pawling. We spent about 20 minutes exploring the Oblong Meeting House as a precursor to visiting the Akin Free Library and the Gunnison Museum of Natural History, which will be the subject of a future article. The ineffable “oldness” and the taste of the Quaker life are well worth the visit. The Ob-

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long Meeting House is owned by The Historical Society of Quaker Hill and Pawling. They can be reached at 845-8559316 or pawling-history.org. Steven Mattson has been a resident of Brewster for 10 years. He is currently writing a family-oriented book about the sights and adventures in and around Putnam County. He can be reached at [email protected]

Some 150 bicyclists from 25 states and Canada are participating in the 5th annual Great Hudson Valley Pedal event, organized by Parks & Trails New York, a statewide not-for-profit organization. The 200-mile bicycle tour ends on Sunday, August 16 in New York City. On the first day of the tour, participants will ride from Albany to Hudson. Some of the day’s highlights include pedaling through downtown Albany and historic riverfront villages, the spectacular panoramic view from the Rip Van Winkle Bridge, and a visit to Olana, home of Hudson River School painter Frederick Law Church. After a full day of cycling, participants will take a sunset boat ride on the Hudson River from

the City of Hudson dock. Cyclists will continue their pedal to Hyde Park, where they will have an opportunity to visit the Franklin D. Roosevelt, Eleanor Roosevelt and Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Sites. Along the way, cyclists will enjoy pastoral landscapes and vineyards and may choose to stop at several historic sites, including Montgomery Place, Wilderstein, and Staatsburgh State Historic Site (formerly Mills Mansion). The Hudson River Valley Greenway and Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area are the premier sponsors of the Great Hudson Va l l e y P e d a l . C o n E d i s o n is the Champion Corporate Sponsor. Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation and

Palisades Interstante Park Commission are the Leading Hudson Valley Sponsors. Parks & Trails New York is a statewide not-for-profit organization working to create a network of parks, trails and open space across the state for all to use and enjoy.

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MISC

CHILDCARE

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NANNY/BABYSITTER needed for 2 girls ages 3 & 5. Mon-Thurs starting in Sept. Possible live-in situation. Please call Melanie 845-2653795 for more details. BABYSITTING NEEDED for infant twins in Garrison. Evenings and weekends on a regular basis. Twin infant experience a must. Own transportation a plus. 917-670-5090

EVENTS HORSEMEN TRAIL FARM Potluck! Solarfest & Nofa recap starts 7pm Wed Sept 2 Info at 845-265-2665 or [email protected]

Cancer Awareness Walk Kicks Off Registration Drive Support Connection, Inc., a not-for-profit organization that provides free support services to people affected by breast and ovarian cancer, launched registration and fundraising for their 15th Annual Support-AWalk with two kickoff events in July. “Show Your Support Night” was held on Tuesday, July 14, at Dutchess Stadium in Wappingers Falls, where a record-breaking crowd of more than 5,000 Hudson Valley Renegades fans enjoyed a night of minor league baseball and heard all about the Support-A-Walk. A Kickoff Breakfast was held on Saturday, July 18, at the North Westchester Restorative Therapy and Nursing Center in Mohegan Lake, where 40 guests picked up registration materials, heard inspirational talks, and received fundraising tips. The 15th Annual Support-AWalk will take place on Sun-

day, Oct. 4, 2009 at FDR Park in Yorktown Heights. The date is selected in honor of National Ovarian Awareness Cancer Month in September and National Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October. It is a 3-mile walkathon held to increase awareness about breast and ovarian cancer and to raise funds for Support Connection’s free support services. Participants walk in celebration of or in tribute to those affected by these diseases. Each year, thousands of people from across the Hudson Valley come together for this uplifting community event. To learn about Support Connection or to participate in the Walk, be sure to visit www.supportconnection.org or call 914-962-6402. To raise funds online for the SupportA-Walk, visit w w w. f i r s t g i v i n g . c o m / supportconnection.