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Monitoring Marathon EPA installs contamination monitors at site of former plant by Michael Turton Activity of any kind on the old Marathon Battery factory has a way of turning heads in Cold Spring. In recent weeks, crews have been working on the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Superfund Cleanup Site nestled between Kemble Avenue and Boulevard and Constitution streets. According to an EPA official, the works are part of “normal investigative practices” and the site is now considered “remediated and ready for development.” The current work will be completed by the end of August. Three groundwater monitoring wells have been installed along Constitution Street; in addition, six cores are being drilled on the old factory grounds with small wells installed in three of them.

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‘The Stream that Sweetly Laves the Banks by Castle Bannerman’ by Margaret O’Sullivan Yo u m a y h a v e c a u g h t a glimpse from the train or from your car of a structure in the Hudson River. “What’s that?” you exclaim, whether by yourself or with a companion, and sometimes you are going too fast, or there is too much foliage, for you to realize it is a castle, or actually the ruins of a former one. When you approach it from the north the lettering on the building reads Bannerman’s Island Arsenal,

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but in fact, it was the home and business of Francis Bannerman VI. It is Mr. Bannerman’s version of a Scottish castle and it was his hope that his substantial collection of military items, from pith helmets to cannonballs—which he also sold for a living—would lead to the study of war so that the world would no longer have to practice it. Never having visited Bannerman’s Castle before, I was prompted to go and enjoy a Victorian Tea catered by The

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Cup and Saucer Tearoom in Beacon, and held in the gardens surrounding the residence. The residence, located not far from the arsenal, is quite small, and is where the Bannermans lived when they visited the island. When the Bannermans arrived, the summer social season officially began in and around Beacon and Fishkill. Both structures are on Pollepel Island, which can be seen from various vantage points, whether from the river or from land.

August 9 was a meaningful date for the tea since it was the 40th anniversary of the day Bannerman’s castle burned in 1969. It is said that the flames reached 300 feet in the air and the fireboats could not approach it due to the heat generated by the recycled creosote timbers used by Bannerman to build the castle. He was truly a frugal Scot, using recycled materials throughout for the building of the structure. The (See Castle on Page 9)

Haldane Bond Rating Rises And the tax rate falls by Michael Turton

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Cold Spring Café Offers Country Flavors Part of a series on local eateries by Annie Chesnut Peter Inserillo has owned and operated the Cold Spring Bakery and Café for close to eight years, but the familyo w n e d - a n d - o p e r a t e d b u s iness was decades in the making. Peter graduated from the Culinary Institute of America and then spent time working i n high-en d c o u n t r y c lubs and restaurants both in New York and Colorado. When he met his wife, Christine, a waitress at one of the es-

tablishments in which he was cooking, they married and began raising a family that now includes three boys, the oldest of whom waits tables at the café. Christine runs “the front of the house” and Peter works in the back. All of the recipes are his, and he carefully supervises the preparation to make sure everything is up to his standards. The café feels like a country kitchen, with cheerful flowerboxes outside, the windows, white walls hung with local photographs and other artwork, folding wooden chairs, and polished plank (See Café on Page 8)

Good grades aren’t limited just to the students in a school system. Moody’s Investors’ Service has upgraded the Haldane Central School District’s bond rating from A-3 to A-2, a report card that is more than merely favorable, as it will save taxpayers money whenever the District uses bonds to raise funds. Superintendent Mark Villanti beamed as he made the announcement at the August 11, 2009, Haldane School Board meeting. A statement from Moody’s said in part, “The A-2 rating reflects the District’s strong management … positive financial performance that has significantly improved the district’s financial flexibility.” “Moody’s believes that the District’s three-year trend of sound financial management practices will continue,” the report said. “The District’s conservative budgeting has produced operating surpluses in the last three years.” Villanti said that the upgrade is unusual given the current tough economic climate. In addition to conservative budgeting, “Our fiscal fitness has improved considerably because of our emphasis on long-term planning and the creation of reserve funds to offset known future costs,” he said.

In a second bit of good financial news, Business Manager Anne Dinio reported that a tax rate increase originally estimated at 2.48 percent and approved by public referendum as part of the 2009-10 budget has been reduced to 1.87 percent. Villanti again pointed to conservative budgeting practices as the reason why the preliminary estimate has decreased three years in a row. On the heels of those announcements, trustees continued their long-term financial planning by addressing the inevitable increase in the cost of funding the New York State and Local Employees Retirement Fund. Establishment of a $660,000 reserve fund was approved, using monies from the unappropriated unreserved fund balance for the 2009-09 school year. (See Haldane on Page 9)

Once heavily polluted with cadmium, nickel, and other toxins, the site was taken o ff o f t h e E PA ’ s N a t i o n a l Priority Listing in 1996 after

approximately $100 million. The factory closed in 1979. Pamela Tames, a Professional Engineer with the Remediation Branch of the EPA,

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A contamination monitoring well. contaminated sediments were removed through dredging operations carried out between 1992 and 1994, at a cost of

indicated in an email to the PCN&R that the works are part of “normal investigative practices,” and went on to

state that, “The purpose of the drilling is to install additional groundwater monitoring wells … to fully characterize the contaminant plume and gather additional information about the aquifer.” One of the Constitution Street wells was drilled in Bob Ferris’s front yard. The wells will monitor groundwater in the aquifer below, contaminated decades earlier by the factory’s effluent. Ferris’s wife and daughter recently had blood work done to test for trichloroethylene and perchloroephylene, volatile organic chemicals that have been detected beneath their home. The blood tests, which Mr. Ferris declined, proved negative. A venting system— similar to a radon reduction system—is being installed in the Ferris’s basement to remove any vapors that could (See Marathon on Page 8)

Bagpipes, Burglaries, and Villagers Protest Polling Budgets in Cold Spring Place Consolidation by Michael Mell In a lengthy meeting on Tuesday, August 11, the village board addressed water discoloration, the recent spate of burglaries, and the structure of the special board created to craft a comprehensive plan. During the building inspector’s presentation, one resident questioned the mayor’s use of his home garage as a bagpipe-making shop, though the inspector has ruled that the mayor has acted in accord with all codes. Village accountant Ellen Mageean presented the unaudited account of the past quarter. New procedures to track revenues and expenditures more accurately continue to be effective and to allow a real time evaluation of village finances. The board passed a budget amendment resolution, shifting funds from selected accounts showing a surplus to those requiring supplemental funds, a fairly common occurrence over the

course of the year for many municipalities. Per discussion at the previous workshop, the board passed a resolution authorizing payment of bills prior to the monthly meeting, which streamlines the process for the board and accountant. The report by Building Inspector James Hartford identified the building permits issued, inspections made, and citations issued. An old issue, however, took up the major portion of Mr. Hartford’s time with the board. Tom Valentine, a village resident, expressed his disagreement with the determination made in regards to Mayor Gallagher’s use of his garage to build bagpipes. The larger issue is permissible activities in which village residents may engage, in their house, garage or other adjacent structure on the property. Mr. Hartford has previously made a determination that the mayor is not in conflict with village or state code. While Mr. Valentine maintains that (See CS Board on Page 9)

But elections commissioners defend cost-saving decision by Michael Mell Cold Spring’s village board approved an unanimous resolution August 11 criticizing the County Board of Election’s consolidation of local polling places. The village trustees said changes in polling locations are confusing and serve as a disincentive to vote. The village board’s action follows a Town of Philipstown resolution that the new North Highlands Fire House be used as a polling place for districts 7 & 8. Per the election board’s decision, North Highlands citizens will have to vote at Cold Spring’s Methodist Church, 3.3 miles from the newly constructed and expansive fire house. Hans Moeller, a North Highlands Fire House booster, spoke to the board about his ongoing efforts to oppose the

election board’s decision. He has garnered over 150 signatures and asked that his petition be included when the village submits its resolution. Describing his attempts to communicate with the election board last June, Mr. Moeller said, “they basically said ‘no’, it’s a done deal.” Moeller is awaiting a written reply. “We don’t intend to sit still and have them ram this down our throats,” Moeller said. Trustee Ralph Falloon pointed out that the election board has always been insistent on maintaining the Nelsonville Fire House as a polling place. Resident Mike Armstrong asked whether this the election board’s failure to consult with local political entities was a legal issue. “It’s typical, of a long-standing arrogance by the election board,” he said. (See Polling on Page 8)

Going After Grants in Putnam Valley Plus a rare moment of agreement between Tendy and Davis by Michael Mell With the summer now in full swing, one might think that heating buildings would be the last thing on anyone’s mind. This was not the case, however, at the Putnam Vall e y To w n B o a r d ’ s A u g u s t 12, 2009, workshop, which led off with a hearing about the regulation and operation of wood boilers. Residents and board members seemed comfortable that the “third time would be the charm,” in settling this oft-discussed issue, but it was not to be. The idea of regulating these outdoor boilers, used by some

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residents for winter heating, and others for commercial purposes, gained traction in many communities last fall. Concern continues to be expressed about the proposed law’s allowable period of use conflicting with unseasonable cold weather. Yearround commercial users fear an adverse impact upon revenues. The board maintains that applications for variance, provided in the proposed law, will adequately address those concerns. Discussion of the mechanism of the law concluded that the zoning board would be the

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that septic systems in the district will be suitable and appropriately maintained. Bill Zutt described two possible approaches. The first is a regulatory approach that would require residents in the district to submit proof, every two to three years that their septic systems are in compliance. The second would use taxes from the disposal district to fund maintenance of the systems by the town. S u p e r v i s o r B o b Te n d y voiced his preference for t h e f o r m e r, “ r e g u l a t o r y, ” approach because it would (See Boilers on Page 9)

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P h i l i p s to w n Notice is hereby given, that the Town Board of Philipstown will conduct a Public Hearing on September 3, 2009 at 7:30 p.m. at the Town Hall, 238 Main Street, Cold Spring. The purpose is to hear comments for/ against the proposed increase and improvement of the facilities of the Garrison’s Landing Water District. See notice on page 16 for more details.

more appropriate town agency to receive and rule on requests for variances. Town Attorney Bill Zutt informed the board that this seemingly simple change would nevertheless trigger an additional public hearing. The board scheduled the fourth public hearing in advance of the September 9 meeting, with a vote scheduled for September 16. The board then turned its attention to a proposal to create a wastewater disposal district for Lake Oscawana. A $30,000 grant has been sought to finance the district, with the goal of ensuring

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Cold Spring Hosts Annual Senior Picnic Hudson Ramble Celebrates Cultural Landscape

The heat is probably the main topic these days. Too bad we can’t bottle some of it so it can be released in t h e middl e o f J a n u a r y. K eep yours elves , childre n a n d pets well protected and hydrated during these hot days. • Speaking of pets, Dr. Peter Bach of the Animal Hospital of Cold Spring has informed the PCN&R that there has been a sudden rise in Kennel Cough Infection in Westchester. Dr. Bach will be offering additional hours in the evenings and on Thursdays to accommodate the extra needs of dogs under his care until the end of September. There is a vaccination against KCI and they have sufficient numbers of the vaccine in stock for the patients at the Animal Hospital of Cold Spring. • Lots of people are on vacation the last two weeks of August but there are still some things to do around town. The Chamber of Commerce Sunset Series: Slipp ery Chick en /B u d d y Traina Band: Rockabilly/Ro ck & Blues will be at the Cold Spring Bandstand at 5:30 on Sunday, August 23. • The book and media sale is still going on at the Desmond Fish Library in Garrison, Boscobel has a lecture on framing on Monday August 24, and some restaurants around town have summer specials and music. • One of our Lake Peekskill readers reported an unusual skunk sighting last weekend. Leaving the house for a beach trip at around 5 in the morning, he noticed that the trash in front of the house had been raided, and the culprit was still there on the brick walkway. It was a baby skunk, spinning around in circles and acting dazed. Rabies? No, Yoplait. The poor critter had a plastic yogurt container stuck on its head and was in a frenzy trying to get it off. Our reader donned some garden gloves, and, hoping not to get sprayed, waited until it went behind a small stepladder, where he reached in and pulled the yogurt cup off the animal’s face. No spray was evident, and all seemed well, until the determined little skunk decided to head back to the torn trash bags for more! A few noisy screen door slams, and it was finally on its way back to the woods. • Happy Birthday greetings to Sara Savastano, Joseph S a v a s t a n o , Ta r a D u g g a n , C h a r l e s J u n j u l a s J r. , C a r o l Saltzman, Julia Famularo, Rhett Prentice, Maria Cofini, Paul White, mary Jane Smith, Mimi Solis, Geoffry Lilburne, Luke Meisel, Christina Strebel, Stewart Sawyer, Haywood Fincham Sr., Michael Lyons, Arvindbhai Shah, Grace O’Malley, Simon Spence, Marcella S. Sakala, Bob Sampogna. Best wishes to all! C o r r e c t i o n : In last week’s issue we reported that Anne Impellizzeri was present at a meeting of the Cold Spring Village Board on July 28. She was not present.

T h e H u d s o n R i v e r Va l ley National Heritage Area, Hudson River Valley Greenway, and New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Hudson River Estuary Program is encouraging residents of the Hudson Va l l e y a n d b e y o n d t o g e t ready for the Tenth Annual Hudson River Valley Ramble, scheduled for September 5-7, 12-13, 19-20, & 26-27, 2009. During this Quadricentennial Year, the Ramble will f e a t u r e a l a rg e r t h a n e v e r roster of events stretching from Saratoga and Washington Counties and the Capital Region to New York City. Participants will enjoy guided walking, hiking, kayaking, and biking experiences, estu-

ary explorations, and historic site tours that highlight the significant historical, cultural and natural resources found throughout the Hudson River Valley. This year, the 2009 Hudson Fulton Champlain Quadricentennial Commission has partnered with the National Heritage Area and the Historic House Trust of New York City to inaugurate the state’s first ever New York Heritage Weekend which will be held during the second weekend of the Ramble, September 12-13. During this special weekend, the museums, historical societies, heritage areas, historic places, parks, and recreation areas of the Hudson and Champlain val-

leys will welcome visitors free of charge or at significantly reduced rates for exploration and participation in special events. Heritage Weekend event listings can be found at heritageweekend.org. All Ramble events are led by naturalists, ecologists, historians, geologists and trained volunteers from 200 participating groups. Events are offered for all abilities, most are free, and many are family oriented. The Hudson River Valley Ramble is sponsored by the Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area (HRVNHA). Visit www.hudsonrivervalley.com.

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Left to right: Kaelin Martin, Marina Martin, Bridget Batignani, Lucy Austin, and Frankie Batignani. ready and eager to help us,” he so many desserts! … brownby Catherine Garnsey explained. “This is a chance ies and cupcakes and 3 great for us all to show apprecia- big cheesecakes from The “And if you should survive tion to those folks who were Cheesecake Factory. Also, to a hundred and five, so good to us when we kids. this is the first year that we Look at all you’ll derive I really enjoy seeing them had live entertainment. Some out of being alive and serving them once a year of the members of The Depot Then here is the best part like this, and I know that the Theatre cast of “Annie” came You have a head start seniors always look forward to sing for us. (photo above) If you are among the very young at heart.” to this picnic.” Those kids were wonderful! Jean DePaolis, one of the Mrs. DePaolis continued, “Affrom “Young at Heart,” 1953 guests, said that she had a ter that, many of us just sat Lyrics by Carolyn Leigh great time at the Senior Pic- around chatting while some of Music by Johnny Richards nic. “Oh, it was lovely!” the other seniors played cards s h e r e p o r t e d , “ T h e f o o d or backgammon, listening to The Cold Spring Senior was delicious … hamburg- our favorite music from the Picnic, held at Mayor’s Park, ers with tomatoes, onions, CD player. Cold Spring, on Saturday, and cheese, hot dogs, ziti, All in all, it was a beautiful August 15, 2009, hosted close potato salad, tossed salad, and day, a little hot, but it really to 80 area senior citizens who elbow macaroni salad. And didn’t matter.” came to enjoy an afternoon of food, fun, and entertainment as the guests of the Village Board of Cold Spring. Mayor Seth Gallagher was on hand flipping burgers and cooking hot dogs on the grille and was happy to talk about this annual event. “Our seniors have contributed so much to our village and town in past years and many of them are still active serving our community. This is our way of saying ‘thank you’ to them … and the seniors really seem to be enjoying themselves.” Bruce Campbell, Village Trustee, who has lived in the village for 56 years, worked hard to get the food and drinks for the day donated by the town’s restaurants, delis, and bars. “This is one event that always touches my heart … and as I went around for donations to our area merchants, everyone had their hands out,

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Meetings This Week THURSDAY 8/20

FRIDAY 8/21

MONDAY 8/24

TUESDAY 8/25

WEDNESDAY 8/26

7:00 PM - PVCSD BOE Meeting - PVHS Cafeteria 7:00 PM - Cold Spring ZBA 7:30 PM -Philipstown Planning Board Public Hearing - VFW Hall

No Meetings Scheduled PV TOWN HALL CLOSED

6:00 PM - PV Planning Board 7:30 PM - Philipstown ZBA

7:30 PM -Cold Spring Board Weekly Workshop

7:30 PM-Philipstown Board Weekly Workshop

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Children’s String Festival Is a Success B a r n D a n c e Gala Benefits Glynwood

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. Rec o 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. CHUANG YEN MONASTERY 2020 Rte 301, Carmel 845-228-4283/4288 www.baus.org [email protected] Sunday programs: 9-10am - Chanting and Meditation 10-11am - Dharma Talk 11 a m - 1 2 p m - N o o n B o o k Discussion Group Vegetarian lunch, Saturdays & Sundays, 12-1pm

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. 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. ST. LUKE’S LUTHERAN CHURCH 65 Oscawana Lake Rd., Putnam Valley www. stlukesputnamvalley.org 528-8858, [email protected] Sunday Worship - Service: 9am, Coffee hour: 10:15am, Family Communion Service including Sunday School: 10:30am Thu. - Prayer Service, 8pm TEMPLE BETH-EL 118 GRAND AVE., POUGHKEEPSIE 845-454-0570 www.templebethelpok.ny Shalom Tots - First Sat. of each month - 11:15am Sun. Aug. 23 - Sisterhood of Temple Beth-El picnic, 11am, Bowdoin Park, Pavilion #1. $10/family donation rq. [email protected] Fri. Aug. 28 - Intergenerational service, 6-630pm; interactive Torah story, Shabbat melodies, more.

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 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 1051 Unless otherwise indicated, all services take place at St. Mary’s Parish House, Cold Spring. services/10:30am, leader tba Fri. Sept. 18, Rosh Hashanah evening services, 8pm Sat. Sept. 19, Rosh Hashanah morning services, 10am Sun. Sept. 27 - Kol Nidre evening service, 8pm Mon. Sept. 27 - Yom Kippur services, 10am and 3pm; discussion 1pm, break fast community mail, 6pm, all at St. Mary’s Parish House 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

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Pictured at the concert are: Back Row, (l-r) Damon Banks, Pam Read, Gwen Laster, Sophia Wallach, David Rothenberg and Lianna Culp; Middle Row: Ava Adler, Hanna Scali, Anna Brief; Front Row, Roy Smith, Eden Bruening, Aria Shahbodaghi, Luke Marinelli. After a week of intensive with Violinist/Teaching Artist strings on bass clarinet to p r i v a t e l e s s o n s , e n s e m b l e Pam Read, was a first for the perform Rothenberg’s “Whale p l a y i n g , a n d c o m p o s i t i o n village of Cold Spring. The Music,” with the sounds of lessons, young string play- t h e m e o f t h e c o n c e r t w a s whales recorded live in Hae r s f r o m t h e H u d s o n Va l - New, Traditional, and Non waii. All music was accomley presented their final day Traditional Music. The nine panied by Laster on violin concert on Friday, August 7, young artists performed origi- and piano, Read on violin, 2009, at the Chapel of Our nal compositions, traditional and Banks on electric bass Lady Restoration. and Suzuki compositions, and a n d w a s r e c o r d e d l i v e b y The Hudson Valley Sum- non-traditional music using sound engineer Joe Johnson. For info on lessons and next mer Strings Festival, led by improvisation. Vi o l i n i s t / Te a c h i n g A r t i s t Clarinetist/composer David year’s Festival, call 265 2878 Gwen Laster in conjunction Rothenberg who joined the or visit gwenlaster.com.

NHFD Runs First Training Course Special to the PCN&R On August 12 and August 16 the North Highlands Fire Department’s Firefighters used their new building for training for the first tine. The building was built with a self escape window, which the firefighters use to simulate escaping a situation such as being trapped in a room with no other way out than the window. The class this past week was a Train the trainer class given by First Due Training from Staten Island. The class was attended bun ne firefighters: Chief Joseph Hyatt, Assistant Chief Pat Scherer, 2nd Assistant Chief Matt Riner, Captain Chris Hyatt, Lieutenant Barbara Vivienzo, 2nd Lieutenant Karolina Alves, and Firefighters James Matero, Mike Lisikatos, and John Van Tassel. All of these

members are now trained as Training Instructors for the Emergency Escape and Self Rescue System. North Highlands recently purchased 22 R.I.T. Emergency Escape and Self Rescue Systems which are being given out to their interior firefighters upon completion of a training class. The Emergency Self Escape Rescue System consists of a Class II harness with 50 feet of webbing and a descending device. This allows the firefighter to escape dangerous situations when trapped in rooms above the first floor. These systems were recently mandated by NFPA. The Fire Department wants to remind everyone we are always seeking new members and anyone wishing to join is urged to call the firehouse at 265-9595 or stop by any Sunday morning.

Glynwood, the non-profit organization whose mission is to help save farming in the northeast, will hold its first Barn-Dance Gala in its new barn at Glynwood Farm. Cocktails and a dinner showcasing products from local Hudson Valley farms will be followed by dancing and a live auction. Proceeds from the Gala will help support Glynwood’s programs to help save farming. The event will take place on Saturday, September 12, 2009, with cocktails and dinner beginning at 7pm, at the Barn at Glynwood Farm. Glynwood is located on Route 301 in Cold Spring. Individual tickets are $ 2 5 0 . Ta b l e s p o n s o r s h i p s are available. To purchase tickets, please call Anita Barber at Glynwood, 2653338.

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Andrew Kelvas Graduates From Maritime Academy

Midshipman Andrew M. Kelvas, who resides in Putnam Valley, graduated on June 22 from the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, Kings Point, with the 197 members of the class of 2009. The son of Patti and Andrew Kelvas, he received a

3rd Assistant Engineering merchant marine license and a U.S. Armed Forces commission at the ceremony. He additionally was awarded a Bachelor of Science degree. Midshipman Kelvas was nominated to the academy by former Congresswoman Sue Kelly. U.S. Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood delivered the keynote address at the Academy’s 73rd commencement. Rear Admiral Allen B. Worley, the superintendent, presented the Class of 2009 with their academic credentials. The academy is operated by the Maritime Administration of the U.S. Department of Transportation. Midshipman Kelvas is now working for military sealift command (MSC).

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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

ONGOING: Cold Spring Farmers’ Market, Saturdays through Thanksgiving, 8:30am-1:30pm, at The Nest, Chestnut St. 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: 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. Sun. 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.

We d . A u g . 2 6 - H o l i s t i c moms network hosts chat and play at Cold Spring Tiny Tots McConville Park, 3pm. www.holisticmoms.org

Sun. Sept. 6 - CS Chamber of Commerce Sunset Series, M Shanghai String Band: Americana, 5:30pm, Cold Spring Bandstand, free.

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Wed. Sept. 9 - Annual Cold Spring Farmers Market Community Dinner, 7pm, The Garrison. www.csfarmmarket.org

Sat. Aug. 29 - Putnam Chorale, 2nd annual Summer Sing & Open House, Mozart’s Requiem w/ orchestra, 7:30pm, First United Methodist Church, Brewster, free.

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

Sat. Aug. 29 - Home Garden Produce Swap; bring items from your garden and trade for those from someone else’s. 9-11am, Tilly Foster Farm. www.cce. cornell.edu/Putnam.

Fri. Sept. 11 - Jazz vocalist Michelle LeBlanc and quartet, “I Remember You,” 8pm, Arts on the Lake, 640 Route 52, Kent Lakes

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.

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. 845278- PARC, ext. 287 or www. PutnamARC.org.

Sun. Aug. 30 - Tour de Putnam Cycling Festival, 153-5-75/100 mile routes. www.VisitPutnam. org, 800-470-4854.

Sat. Sept. 12 - Bake sale. sponsored by South Highland UM Church, 9:30am-noon, in front of Foodtown

Sat/Sun Aug. 29/30 - Haldane Varsity volleyball fall plant sale, 9am-3pm at 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. Sat. Sept. 12 - Boot-Stompin’ Black-Tie Barn-Dance Gala to benefit Glynwood. 7pm cocktails & dinner at The Barn at Glynwood Farm. $250p/p. Anita, 265-3338.

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, 914-736-1791 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. 13 - Sunset Series: Readings at Chapel of Our Lady Restoration. Novelist Valerie Martin. 4pm, wine & cheese reception follows. Free, 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. 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

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/4 bfasts. Eileen, 265-5098..

Fri/Sat Sept. 18/19 - Philipstown Garden Club flower show, open to public for viewing from 2-5 on Fri and 10:30-5 on Sat, Desmond-Fish Library, Garrison.

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 MetroNorth CS parking lot. 845-4468676, www.constitutionisland. org

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. 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. 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/familyfriendly/no strollers. www.hhlt. org, 424-3358. Sat. Oct. 10 - Bake sale, sponsored by South Highland UM Church, 9:30am-noon, in front of Foodtown 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. 845-528-1797 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 Metro-North station.

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. 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 Fri. Nov. 6: Putnam Family & Community Services’ Dinner Dance Benefit, including whodunit mystery. 6:30-11pm, Sinapi’s Ceola Manor in Jefferson Valley. $95p/p. Reservations/ sponsorship: Cheryl, 845-2252700, x136 or [email protected]; www.PFCSinc.org. 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. 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. Wed. Nov. 18 - Philipstown Seniors trip to Lincoln Center Theater, NYC to see South Pacific w/ lunch at Carmines. $125/ members, $130/non-members. Eileen, 265-5098. Sat. Dec. 5 - Cold Spring by Candlelight – Holiday Festival & House Tours. Historic homes and sites will be open to the public during this 6th annual tour to benefit PARC. Caroling, discounts at local stores and restaurants, holiday music, visits with Old St. Nick and more. 1-6pm, benefit for PARC. Advance tickets: $25/adults, $20/seniors; $12/children under 12. Day of event: $30/$25/$15. 845-278-PARC, ext. 287 www. PutnamARC.org. 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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Doansburg Ensemble Closes Rock, Pop, and Jazz From Season at St. Mary’s Buddy Traina at Sunset

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; Oct. book is Ahab’s Wife. 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, HOWLAND LIBRARY 313 Main St., Beacon (845) 831-1134 www.beaconlibrary.or M, W, F: 9:30am - 5:30p Tu & Th 9:30am - 8p Sat.10-4pm, Sun.12-4p

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 Through Mon Aug. 24 Friends Book & Media sale. Sale hours: Saturdays from 10-5; Sundays from 1-5; Weekdays from 2-5. Fri/Sat Sept 18/19 - Philipstown Garden Club Flower S h o w, o p e n t o p u b l i c f o r viewing 2-5 on Fri, 10:305 on Sat. 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 from South Dock at West Pt. Res. req’d. Sat. Sept. 26 - Family Day, 10am-3pm, exhibits, demos, boat rides, trail walks, house tours; depart from 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. Sun. Sept. 20 - Hudson River Ramble, 2-4pm, hike to Lost Pond. $10 admission supports trail maintenance.

GARRISON ART CENTER Garrison’s Landing 845-424-3960 garrisonartcenter.org [email protected] Gallery Hours: Tue/Sun 12-5pm 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] 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 Fri. Nov. 13 - Dionne Warwick, 8pm Sat. Nov. 21 - Johnny Maestro & The Brooklyn Bridge, 8pm CHAPEL OF OUR LADY RESTORATION 45 Market St., Cold Spring 845-265-5537 www.chapelofourlady.com Sun. Sept. 13 - Sunset Reading Series: Valerie Martin, novelist, 4pm, free Sun. Sept. 20 - Concert: Jason Cutmore, piano, playing Albeniz, de Severac and Schubert. 4pm, free. Sun. Oct 4 - Sunset Reading Series: Edwin Torres, poet THE HOWLAND CENTER 477 Main Street,Beacon (845) 831-4988 Thursdays, 7-9pm - Meditation Classes, drop in, no pre-reg req’d, $8 class Sat. Aug. 22 - Jazz pianist Marilyn Crispell, 8pm Sun. Aug. 23 - Playwrights Lab, 5:30-7:30pm Fri. Sept. 25 - Graham Parker, 8pm STORM KING ART CENTER Old Pleasant Hill Rd. Mountainville (845) 534-3115 www.stormking.org Open through Nov. 15 Wed/Sun, 11-5:30, Closed Mon/Tue

PHILIPSTOWN DEPOT THEATRE Depot Square, Garrison’s Landing philipstowndepottheatre.org 845-424-3900 Fri. Sept. 19 - Music Tracks presents Head Soup, 8pm 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 Mon. Aug. 24 - Lecture on Framing, 5pm Sat. Sept. 12 - Big Band Concert and Sunset Picnic, 6-8pm Sun. Sept. 13 - Dutchess County Day. Free admission for all county residents Sun. Sept. 20 - Horse & Carriage Day, 12-4pm 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 PUTNAM VALLEY HISTORICAL SOCIETY Mill St. & Peekskill Hollow

Putnam Valley (845) 528-1024 Hrs: T&W 9am-2pm; Sun. 1-3pm.

Susan LaFever The Doansburg Chamber Ensemble will close their 2009 season with performances on Saturday, September 5, at 7pm at St. Mary in the Highlands Episcopal Church at the intersection of Routes 9D and 301 in Cold Spring, and on Sunday, September 6 at 4pm at Trinity Lutheran Church at 2103 Route 6, just west of Brewster. Presentations will include performances of C. Förster’s Concerto No. 2 in E Flat Major, Sinfonia No. 30 by L. Boccherini, Symphony No. 6 in D Major by F. J. Haydn, and F. Carulli’s Concerto in G Major. Flutist Christine Smith, French

hornist Susan LaFever, and guitarist Seth Himmelhoch will be the featured soloists. Christine Smith is a graduate of the Juilliard School of Music, Pre-College Division, and holds a Masters Degree in Education. She has toured England with the Stonybrook Wind Ensemble, and has performed at Paul Hall, Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall, and the Saratoga Performing Arts Center. Susan LaFever, a graduate of the Manhattan School of Music, has been a soloist, chamber, and orchestral musician in concerts throughout the United States, Western Europe, Mexico, and Japan. Seth Himmelhoch holds degrees from the Manhattan School of Music, and is the director of guitar studies at William Paterson University in Wayne, NJ. He has made solo appearances at such venues as Alice Tully Hall, Wagner College in Staten Island, and St. Paul’s Chapel in NYC. Tickets are available at the door at $9 for general admission and $8 for seniors and students. For further concert information, or to order advance tickets, please call 845-228-4167 or visit http://home.comcast. net/~doansburg.

Just back from performances in Europe, Buddy Traina will be performing with his band on Sunday, August 23, 2009, at 5:30pm at The Cold Spring Area Chamber of Commerce Sunday Sunset Music Series. The current line-up of the band includes Traina on guitars & vocal, Michael Larocco on drums and percussion, and Evan Schwartz on bass. Traina performs an eclectic blend of rock, pop, folk, and jazz songs from his forth-

c o m i n g C D Wo rd s o f A r t . The band will also perform classics from his extensive catalogue, and surprise covers. Opening for Buddy is “Slippery Chicken,” a rocka-billy group. Several of Buddy’s CD’s will be on sale.For more information on the Summer Sunset Music Series and the Cold Spring Area Chamber of Commerce, visit www.coldspringchamber.com or call 845-265-3200.

Bring Your Veggies to Home Garden Produce Swap

Library Seeks Teens For Film Editing Project The Desmond-Fish Library is looking for teens to learn film production and editing with the Library’s Flip Video camcorder. This handy device allows the filmmaker to easily transfer film onto a computer and edit it with downloadable software. Teens who are interesting in learning how to make videos for YouTube or for use in the classroom should contact the library at 424-3020. Library Staff member Pam McCluskey will be teaching a class in video editing to teens who respond. They will learn how to create frame

transitions, screen wipes, insert narration, include a soundtrack, and add special effects to their film using Windows Movie Maker. Class participants are encouraged to bring their own laptops, but computers will be available. Registration for this class is required. The class will be free. Teens who complete their videos will be eligible for a film festival to be held at the library in September. All entries to the film festival will receive a movie theater gift card.

Japanese Film to Screen at Howland Public Library The Japanese film Shall We Dance? will be shown at the Howland Public Library, 313 Main Street, Beacon, on Friday, August 28 at 7pm in the Community Room. Door opens at 6:30pm. In this film, a middle-aged businessman’s dull life takes an interesting turn when he signs up for a ballroom dance class just

to meet the beautiful dance instructor. The Howland Public Library shows a different international film each month. Refreshments always include a delicious, culturally-matching dessert. This month’s film will be shown in Japanese with English subtitles. Admission and refreshments are free. For more information, please contact Alison Herrero, Adult Services Librarian, at (845) 831-1134, extension 105.

Cornell Cooperative Extension, Putnam County, is hosting a home garden produce swap on Saturday, August 29, from 9–11am, at the Tilly Foster Farm, 100 Route 312, Brewster. Do you have zucchini or corn? And, would you like cucumbers or beets? Bring items from your garden to the swap and trade for something from someone else’s garden.

No buying or selling will be allowed. Home-grown produce only. Cornell Cooperative Extension Educators and Master Gardener volunteers will be on hand to answer gardening questions and share important gardening news. For more information call Cooperative Extension of Putnam County at 845-278-6738; www.cce. cornell.edu/putnam.

Wilderness Survival Skills Workshop at Stony Kill Shane Whitefeather of the Mountain Scout Survival School will teach primitive skills, including: how to start fires without matches, animal tracking, wilderness shelter building, making cordage from bark and other fibers, and more on Saturday, August 22 from 10am to 3pm at the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s Stony Kill Farm Environmental Education Center.

There is a registration fee of $20 for this workshop, open to adults and children 12 years and older. Preregistration is required for this workshop. Call 845-831-8780, ext. 300, or visit www.dec.ny.gov.. Stony Kill Farm Environmental Education Center is located 2 miles north of the Beacon-Newburgh bridge (I84) on State Route 9D in the Town of Wappingers Falls.

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Perspectives

The Putnam County News and Recorder

Editor’s Note: The Putnam County Courier, sister publication of the PCN&R, ran the following op-ed piece by Congressman John Hall on August 6. This week we are printing both Rep. Hall’s original piece and Sheriff Donald Smith’s reply for our readers in Philipstown and Putnam Valley.

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As Putnam County’s representative in Congress, it is my duty to ensure that the federal government works closely with local law enforcement to keep our communities safe.

It was truly disappointing to read a recent opinion piece written by Congressman John Hall whereby he provided readers with inaccurate and misleading statistical infor-

REP. JOHN HALL

SHERIFF DON SMITH

Communication is an essential component of this relationship—federal agencies must understand the needs of the County and local law enforcement must be aware of the federal tools available to them. However, a recent article in the Journal News led me to question how well local law enforcement and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), a federal agency, have been communicating with one another. On June 7, 2009, I read an article in the Journal News that stated: “But after Brewster police arrested Segundo Ordonez-Tanay, 26, on Friday on a misdemeanor charge of driving while intoxicated, ICE was not called because it doesn’t take calls on the weekend, Undersheriff Peter Convery said. As a result, Ordonez-Tanay …was released after posting the $5,000 bond.” A report that ICE was unreachable on the weekends, resulting in the release of an illegal immigrant who had been arrested, obviously deeply concerned me. So I contacted this federal agency to determine why “they

could not be reached on the weekend.” On June 9th I met with top officials at ICE to convey my concerns. I was told that while ICE’s regional office in Dutchess County may not have been reachable over the weekend, the National Law Enforcement Support Center (LESC) is reachable 24 hours, 7 days a week, and 365 days a year. Furthermore, this service has only been utilized twice in Putnam County in the past 9 months—a number smaller than in every other c o u n t y I r e p r e s e n t b y f a r. F o r e x a m p l e , We s t c h e s t e r County used this service 589 times. Orange County used this service 142 times. But Putnam only used it twice. With these facts it became clear there was a breakdown regarding how to best communicate after hours with ICE’s LESC, an unacceptable

situation when the safety of our community is at stake. I thought the best way to fix this problem would be to bring federal officials to the Hudson Valley to discuss the services they provide, hear directly from local law enforcement about the unique needs of our community, and foster a better working relationship. Regardless of how well Sheriff Smith’s office works with the regional ICE office on weekdays, criminals don’t always keep regular hours. The lines of communication between local and federal law enforcement are paramount to keeping us safe. A failure to maintain them is nothing less than a failure of leadership. Mr. Hall represents New York’s 19th Congressional district.

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Letters Better Behavior, Better News To the Editor: This week the people of Garrison could celebrate very good news. In contrast to last summer, when no full negotations occurred, reps for the GUFS Board and the teachers have agreed to meet on August 18th and 26th. Will this little group finally end its 26-month secret war that has done so much to divide us? Each side will owe a generous expression of thanks to the many parents who have voiced their dismay with both sides while favoring neither. Parents have demonstrated that the parties’ tactics of silence, delay, and t-shirts harm our children and our hamlet. We have also made it clear that resoulution of their destructive dispute is not an end in itself, but a prerequisite for working together to improve the quality of education in Garrison. Another vote of thanks will be well deserved by the press, primarily the PCN&R. Straightforward coverage of what actually happens at open meetings enables readers to grasp poor public situations and expect change from those responsible. Sadly, the maxim that the better the story, the more it will irk office-holders lives again in some recent letters alleging that a desire “to titilate the public and perhaps sell more papers” motivates the PCN&R not to report public meetings in a “sober manner,” but rather to “play to the lowest common d e n o m i n a t o r. ” Aw k w a r d a s it may be in a small community, such stuff should not be ignored, even at the risk of giving offense. Why? 1. Because some in power take offense at seeing accurate accounts of widespread

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frustration with both sides for putting their interests ahead of the public’s. To understand what really upsets the complainers, just go to the videotape. It will show how “sober” the PCN&R has been in reporting the contributions of dozens of parents over many hours. 2. Why are officials so nostalgic for stories about their exchanges of praise with no mention of failure or discord, which they recorded in sanitized minutes? Yes, reporting what actually happens at public meetings attracts readers. Why is that bad? Do they want NPR to censor the toughest parts of presidential press conferences? 3. Are those offended by facts aware of the condescending elitism reflected in their contempt for ‘the lowest common denominator? Why such disdain for those who share a common interest in disclosure? It’s rarely a good sign when officials worry more about perception than performance. Forget about attacking parents who attend meetings to speak up courageously about their pain over such failures as a 780-day labor fight, as well as the media who report the pain and failure. There’s no need to fool around with PR. If public officials truly seek public esteem, all they have to do is perform publicly esteem-able acts. Gordon Stewart Parent Garrison

Responding to Healthcare Concerns To the Editor: The misinformation about health care reform being fed to us by the “just say no” gang

mation concerning the reports made by the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office to ICE. This was exceptionally disturbing since the Congressman was provided with the correct data by my administrative team and me before he wrote his article. One would think that any elected official would feel compelled to provide his constituents with the most precise and updated information especially concerning a volatile topic such as illegal immigration - which continues to garner nationwide interest. The truth is that since members of Congress have failed to adequately address this issue and continue to ignore public outcry, we on the local level are left to manage the complexities surrounding the impact of dealing with criminal illegal aliens in our communities. No other law enforcement executive in New York State has done more to develop a comprehensive, sensible and cost effective approach in dealing with criminal illegal aliens than I. I have extensively researched the much-touted 287G program, consulted with ICE officials on numerous occasions, and even co-hosted a statewide forum on this topic which was well attended by federal, state, county, and local law enforcement officials.

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is shameful. Those who told Ms Brady the lies that have caused her so much concern (see her letter of last week) should apologize. I’d like to correct the misinformation – and Congressman Hall provides more at http://johnhall. house.gov/healthcaremythsvsfacts.asp: • The outlandish rumor that reform means euthanasia for seniors is absolutely untrue. The proposed legislation would allow Medicare to reimburse doctors for their time in counseling patients about health care proxies and living wills – and only if the patient voluntarily asks for the counseling. This proposal was originally introduced by a Republican. In 2008, then Gov. Sarah Palin sponsored a “Healthcare Decision Day” to encourage Alaska citizens to talk to their doctor about advance directives! So this is hardly a “socialist plot”. • Healthcare reform doesn’t “add” people to the healthcare system. The truth is, the 40 million uninsured are now being “cared for” (inadequately, inefficiently and expensively) through hospital emergency rooms and other ad hoc means. Reform will mean that all will be cared for in the best and most economical way possible. • Reform will do away with some of the most nefarious aspects of the current system: discrimination for pre-existing conditions, insurers that cancel coverage when you get sick, gender discrimination, and lifetime and yearly limits on coverage. • I heard Congressman Hall say that his vision of a satisfactory public option is one that he, and the other members of Congress, would sign up for. Ms Brady—you, I, and our Congressman are on the same page on this.

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The ugly fact is: if we fail to reform the current system, we will continue to condemn at least 20,000 people per year to death—either because they have no insurance (often due to job loss or divorce) or because their insurance companies deny coverage or benefits when they become ill. Why do so many Republican politicians and talking heads make such false claims about healthcare reform? When Medicare was enacted in 1965, and Social Security in 1935, conservatives claimed it was the end of the United States as a democracy. Well, it wasn’t. In fact it made us better as a nation. Ellin Feld Garrison

Misdiagnosis To the Editor: In a recent letter to the PCN&R, Dawn Powell, Democratic candidate for Putnam Valley Supervisor, referred to me as “shortsighted.” Technically, or medically, I am, in reality, “nearsighted.” Just wanted to set the record straight. Robert Tendy Town Supervisor Putnam Valley

Clean up the Streets Letter sent to Mayor Seth Gallagher, reprinted at the request of the author Dear Mayor Gallagher: I’m writing to call your attention to the serious problems of litter and people not picking up after their dogs in the Village of Cold Spring. The appalling truth is that

Based on my research and after lengthy discussions with ICE agents, I have concluded that the 287G program is inappropriate and unnecessary for Putnam County. Police departments much larger than the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office, such as NYPD having more than 35,000 police officers, the New York State Police having some 4,500 troopers and the MTA Police Department, have elected NOT to take part in the 287G initiative. In fact, there isn’t any law enforcement agency in New York State that participates in the 287G program. Instead, my administrative team and I, working collaboratively with members of ICE, have developed a highly effective program which has been implemented at the Putnam County Correctional Facility. This procedure has been described by ICE officials as being a “seamless” partnership. Everyone committed to the custody of the Putnam County Correctional Facility of questionable citizenship is reported to the Detention and Removal Unit of ICE located at Castle Point in Dutchess County. Notification is made by using a 24/7 telephone hotline, followed by both email and fax notifications. ICE then conducts their investigation and determines if a “detainer” warrant will be issued. Due to the outstanding relationship we enjoy with ICE, we can now receive a verbal “detainer” over the telephone—followed by the written document. Mr. Hall’s article suggests that Putnam County had only contacted ICE’s National Law Enforcement Support Center (LESC) in Vermont on two

occasions during the past 9 months. He evidently doesn’t know that the LESC is essentially a records center having the capabilities of conducting record and wanted checks on individuals, and that the LESC will issue a detainer only if the person in question is a fugitive or was previously deported. Thus, contrary to Mr. Hall’s assertions, the LESC would not have issued a detainer to hold the man who was recently bailed on a local drunk driving charge, because the man was neither a fugitive nor previously deported. It was through the Sheriff’s Office’s notification to the area Detention and Removal Unit of ICE that a detainer was subsequently issued in that case. Mr. Hall neglected to mention that the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office and Correctional Facility has actually reported nearly 600 criminal illegal aliens to the Detention and Removal Unit of ICE over the past 3 years. His failure to disclose these vital statistics accurately were indeed a disservice to both the dedicated members of the Sheriff’s Office and the general public. Now that Mr. Hall has developed a keen interest in our country’s illegal immigration problem, perhaps now he will take swift and meaningful steps on a federal level to enact a comprehensive plan to secure our boarders and enhance homeland security. A failure to do so is nothing less than a failure in leadership. Brigadier General Donald Smith (USA, retired) is Sheriff of Putnam County.

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many dog owners in the village simply do not pick up after their dogs and believe it is acceptable not to do so. This obvious “quality of life” issue and community heath hazard has been virtually ignored by the village government for the 11 years that we have lived in Cold Spring. Now the problem is escalating due to the increasing number of dogs as well as visitors coming to into the village. Almost everyday we see people walking away from their dog’s feces on the streets in our neighborhood. Litter is also a constant problem. As homeowners we constantly have to pick up soda cans, empty cigarette packs, and other junk, even used disposable dippers from the sidewalks in front of our home. The village is neglecting both of these problems in two obvious ways. The first is the lack of signage in high visibility locations informing the public of the laws and associated fines. The second obviously is enforcement. Both of these deterrents remain virtually non-existent in the village. I’ve lived in New England most of my life and have visited many of the “charming village” destinations in New York, Connecticut, and Massachusetts. One thing they have in common are visible signs informing residents and visitors of the fines they’ll be subject to (almost always $200 and up—less is meaningless) should they disobey the laws in these matters. The result is that in hundred of such towns these problems simply do not exist. I would suggest that if our goal as a community is to make Cold Spring an evermore pleasant place to live and to visit, we need to take a good look at how other towns

have successfully been able to address these problems and hopefully Cold Spring can do the same. The situation as it stands now is deplorable. Steven Goff Cold Spring

Action Now Report To the Editor: Congressman John Hall was speaking at the Westage Center in Fishkill on Monday, Aug. 10. As expected, he extolled the great advantages of government run universal health care. The interesting part of this meeting was the large organized group, most of whom were dressed in uniform t-shirts. They listened intently to the congressman, clapping and cheering as John Hall spoke about moving forward with legislation that may ultimately bring us government health care. I was curious to find out who sponsored the t-shirt (Action Now Not Later) group. Picking up some literature I found that they were sponsored by the American Cancer Society. It seems strange that the American Cancer Society would be spending donated money, time, and organization skill sponsoring and dressing up community organized political action groups throughout the country. I was unable to find out who funded the large tent and catered food provided after the speech. It seemed that the congressman, his entourage, and invited guests were having a nice time on said investment. Have we already found a cure for cancer? Frank Keenan Cold Spring (See Letters on Page 7)

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Wednesday, August 19, 2009

Perspectives Governor Should Eliminate DMV Fee Hikes I, as your Putnam County Clerk, am calling on Governor David Paterson and the NYS Department of Motor Vehicles officials to eliminate a number of DMV fee increases passed as part of the 2009-2010 budget, including the controversial new “plate exchange” program.

DENNIS SANT These fee increases are unnecessary and will impose additional financial hardships on Putnam County and NYS residents already struggling under a high tax burden and the weak economy. I understand that New York State is facing a multi-billion

dollar budget deficit, but, any first-year economics student realizes that a government cannot tax itself into a recovery—especially in these hard economic times when people are already struggling with high taxes and an uncertain job market. The new license plate exchange is ludicrous because the state already had one in 2001 at a much cheaper fee. People in Putnam County and upstate New York depend on their cars and trucks for transportation and for their livelihood. Governor Paterson is just making it harder for us to make our living. The proposed 2010 plate exchange scheduled to begin in April will cost state residents $25.00 to exchange their current plates for a new set. If a resident wishes to

keep the same plate number, they will need to pay an additional $20.00. The last plate exchange occurred in 2001, with the replacement of the liberty plates at a cost of $5.50, and replaced plates that were in circulation for more than 15 years. This exchange is redundant, unnecessary. and only serves to pad the NYS general fund for programs that do not benefit NYS drivers. The proposed license plate exchange may cause chaos among our drivers whose plates are tied to parking permits, E-Z Passes, and other transportation-related activities. A driver who neglects to update their information because they choose not to pay a $20.00 fee to keep the same number may be subject to fines and additional state fees

due to E-Z Pass or a parking permit not recognizing the new license plate. This governor has shown a remarkable lack of empathy and understanding toward his upstate constituents through these proposed hikes. I will have petitions available at our DMV office in Brewster and at our County Clerk’s office in Carmel to protest and oppose these outrageous, unnecessary fee hikes. Perhaps the governor should take the time to consult and work with the local officials, such as the county clerks, who relate closely with the public, instead of unilaterally taking this action that will cost our state drivers more than they can afford to pay. M r. S a n t i s t h e P u t n a m County Clerk.

Nimham PowWow at Veterans Park

Svetlana (left) and Tammy (right) at the Nimham PowWow

Gil “Cryinghawk” Tarbox of Kent has been organizing the Intertribal PowWow for years. The Annual Daniel Nimham Intertribal Pow Wow is a gathering of native peoples and Putnam County residents to raise money for Native American war veterans and to provide education on the history, beliefs, and folkways of America’s native peoples, particularly the Wappinger tribe that lived in what is now Putnam and Dutchess counties. Patriot Daniel Nimham was the Wappinger chief and was killed by British soldiers during the American Revolution.

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Two authentic wigwams were erected at the PowWow.

LETTERS (Cont’d from pg. 6) Leave Bear Mountain Alone Letter sent to Regional Director, New York State Office of Parks Recreation & Historic Preservation; reprinted at the request of the author As a Hudson Valley resident and sometime hiker in the Hudson Highlands area, I was stunned to read the article appearing in the July 29, 2009, Putnam County News & Recorder (“Cell Tower on Historic Hudson Horizon”). Is New York State so financially impoverished that it is actually considering leasing space for a cell tower on State Parkland in the shadow of Bear Mountain, Anthony’s Nose, and other scenic and historic sites? Please “say it ain’t so.” Cell phones may have become a fact of life, but compromising such a pristine, scenic and historic area with a 120 ft. tower topped off by fake tree limbs would be a crime. William A. Zutt Garrison

How Old is a ‘Grownup?’ To the Editor: Recently, I suffered an increase in my car insurance which now covers my teenage son. The cost has doubled and represents during these times an enormous hardship. However, the insurance companies make a salient point,

which they have documented with statistical studies and scientific basis. The human brain, which is a real physical organ, is not fully developed until after the age of 21. Consequently, the individual’s ability to understand the consequences of his behavior and outcome are not fully developed as well. No one argues this point w i t h t h e companies who set these rates that affect every family with a teen, even those families where the parents of a teenager are judicial servants in our community. Now, go back in time, and you will find in our history books, the wisdom of Greek philosophers referring to this same notion, when they speak on the law and justifiable punishment for an act of crime. The age of the defendant who is charged with a criminal act must, they say be taken into consideration and the punishment must reflect that individual’s capacity given his mental status and, of course age. So what has happened in our supposedly civilized and forward moving times reflected in our current judicial system? The wisdom of the old Greek scholars goes unheeded, remains in our history books, and we compartmentalize our knowledge, splitting it off and ignoring the findings documented by science, except of course when we are confronted by the inarguable cost of car insurance for our teens. The phrase to be “tried as an adult”, means in fact to

be tried “As Though” the individual were an adult. What are we talking about here? Please look at the full implication and meaning of the word AS, used in this context. The use of this term inadvertently suggests the Court’s own admission of justice being compromised. It strongly points to the fact that the individual in question is in fact NOT a fully developed adult, with a fully developed brain. Therefore full capacity to understand the consequences of negative and even hos tile behaviors, that are often impulse ridden and without thought is not possible. The concept “to understand” does not mean a superficial pseudo -intellectualized response that is one of lip service to what is known to be socially right or wrong. Observe any young teen or young adult carefully, even those children who do not have marked psychosocial stressors, and you will see that there are significant gaps in what they have been told is correct behavior and their ability to execute that knowle d g e c o n s i s t e n t l y, w h i c h requires an internalization and integration of information. This process relies on a physical and emotional development towards maturity, which is still in progress for that teenager. The idea that anything less then this process is considered when our courts try children “AS” adults is in itself simplistic. For our judicial s ys tem to operate

as often as they do on that basis is in itself an injustice and some would say a crime. J. DiBon Cold Spring

Local Heroes To the Editor: On July 5th, I fell while walking on the Appalachian Trail and was unable to move my left leg. I later learned that I had ruptured the quadricep tendon. I was totally incapacitated and unable to move. After being carried from the trail by members of the Putnam Valley fire Department, members of your Department relieved them and carried me to a waiting ambulance. This was not easy work. Although I am not a heavy person, carrying anyone cross country through hilly terrain has to be difficult and challenging. Members of the team were professional, confident, caring, and reassuring. I did not have a chance to tell the members of the Garrison Fire Department how much I appreciated their help before being transferred to the ambulance. I will forever be grateful for the assistance and care provided by members of your department and hope they receive appropriate recognition and commendation for their efforts. Joel Shufro B r o o k ly n

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MARATHON (Cont’d from front pg.)

POLLING (Cont’d from front pg.)

An EPA crew installs contamination monitors off of Constitution Drive. seep in from below through cracks in the foundation. “As a homeowner and village resident I’m outraged a t t h e E PA , ” s a i d F e r r i s , whose house was purchased on July 8, 2004. “What’s going to bubble up 25 years from now?” he asked. “And what about the value of my property? No one’s going to want to buy it. Who’s going to say ‘tricloroethylene and perchloroephylene? Yeah, I’ll have some of that,’” In correspondence with the PCN&R, Tames said that “the level of contamination beneath … the (Ferris) home …

was below EPA’s risk levels. However, it was at a level that would require regular monitoring of the sub slab and indoor air.” “The decision to install a ventilation system was a purely economic one, as the cost to monitor one house over a number of years … would be equal to or greater than the cost to install a ventilation system,” Tames said. The future of the old factory site itself remains uncertain. The fenced, 12-acre plot, all of which is zoned for industrial use, is divided into two parcels of five and

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seven acres, both owned by developer Ken Kearney. The smaller parcel is divided into 23 lots which Kearney would like to develop as 13 residential units in a loop that would connect to the Constitution Street subdivision. “I’ve always felt that the village would be best served if the property was developed f o r r e s i d e n t i a l u s e ” K e a rney said, while acknowleding “There are various opinions on that.” Several years ago, when zoning for the old lumber yard on Cold Spring’s waterfront was changed to residential, Kearney asked the village also to designate the Marathon site as residential, but the request was turned down. Subsequently, a request by Kearney for a variance that would have allowed him to build one residence on part of the 23 lot parcel was also denied. The special board that is developing Cold Spring’s new comprehensive plan is looking into acceptable uses for

the former battery factory site. In order to change the site’s zoning from industrial to residential or other uses, public hearings would be required. According to Cold Spring Mayor Seth Gallagher, the special board is keen on hearing what the public would like to see happen on the Marathon property. Asked how he feels about it being developed, Gallagher said, “We don’t have a lot of choice. The EPA has signed off on the property. By rights, [Kearney] could develop it for industrial use,” under the current zoning. The Marathon Battery Company plant was built by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in 1952 and produced nickel-cadmium batteries, initially for military use. Ownership changed hands a number of times over the years and included Sonotone Corporation, Clevite Corporation, and Gould Electronics. Inc. Gould is now identified as the “Potentially Responsible Party” (PRP) and as such bears the brunt of the costs. For years, wastewater from the factory was discharged into the Hudson River via Cold Spring’s sewer system, as well as directly into East Foundry Cove. Cadmium, nickel and, for a time, cobalt were part of the effluent that ranged from 100,000 to 200,000 gallons per day. According to the State University of New York at Stony Brook, the site “earned the dubious distinction of being the most cadmium-polluted site in the world.” An initial, but inadequate, remediation by the plant’s owners in 1972 saw 90,000 cubic meters of contaminated, dredged material buried in an underground vault on the factory site. Nineteen years later the EPA ordered that the buried material be excavated and removed from the site. Cadmium and nickel were discovered in the marsh and

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cove in 1976, and in 1983, Foundry Cove was declared an EPA Superfund Cleanup Site. High levels of contamination were found in fish, crabs, and other aquatic life in the area. In 1986 the EPA ordered the factory’s former owners to clean up the site. Dredging of the marsh and cove and disposal of contaminants were completed in 1994 and replanting of marsh vegetation began the following year. In 1996, the EPA removed the site from the National Priority list. A series of five-year reviews by the EPA provided updates on the condition of the site beginning in 1998. According to the EPA website, “Because of nationwide concerns regarding vapor

The Marathon Battery site is “remediated and ready for development,” according to the EPA intrusion at residential properties located near sites with volatile organic compoundcontaminated groundwater, the five-year review called for a vapor intrusion survey” at the Marathon site. That work was performed in late 2008 and led to the work undertaken in recent weeks. Much of the original 70 acres once occupied by the Marathon Battery Company factory is now owned by Scenic Hudson, which manages it as a conservation area.

The resolution passed by the village lists several arguments against the consolidation, including the citation from NYS election law that designation of polling places shall be made “in consultation with each city, town, and village.” Neither Cold Spring, Nelsonville, nor Philipstown were consulted or contacted prior to the change. Anthony G. Scannapieco, the Republican commissioner of the board of elections, said in an interview Tuesday that the decision to consolidate polling places in Philipstown was part of a county-wide consolidation. “As I have said numerous times, we went from 27 polling places to 20 [countywide],” he said. “The Town of Philipstown is the only one that complains … In Philipstown, they think they are being per-

secuted.” Scannapieco, who said that the elections board was not required to notify the towns and villages of the change in advance, said that the new voting machines the county will utilize this fall will expedite the voting process, allowing the county to save money by closing some polling places. “We figured people would be pleased to have a centralized place to vote,” said Robert J. Bennett, the Democratic commissioner of the county board of elections. He said that in the other five towns of Putnam County the elections board had “absolute complete success in doing consolidation.” Bennett, also speaking to the PCN&R on Tuesday, added that the September 15 primary election would serve as “somewhat of a metric” to see how both the consolidation and

new machines work. Cold Spring, with voter enrollment under 1,500, has seen waits of up to half an hour to vote before the consolidation, with the older voting machines. The September 15 primary election will be the first held under the consolidation and will also be the first time that optical scan voting machines will be used, in lieu of lever machines. The Mayor will convey the resolution to County Board of Elections Commissioners Robert Bennett and Anthony Scannapieco, County legislator Vincent Tamagna, County legislature chair Anthony Hay and the village of Nelsonville and the Town of Philipstown. Last, the resolution requests that the election commissioners provided a written response to the resolution.

CAFÉ (Cont’d from front pg.) floors. The café specializes in breakfast, brunch, and lunch. Eggs and pancakes, hearty sandwiches, stews, homemade salads, soups, and, of course, pies and other baked goods are all made from fresh ingredients, including real butter. All of their soups and sauces are homemade, as well, something that is becoming rare in today’s restaurant market, said Peter. “From the time I was a teenager I never wanted to do anything else but work in a restaurant,” he said. “I love to bake,” Peter said. The bakery, which is now part of the Café located on Main Street at the corner of Kemble, used to be located about a half block down on the opposite side of Main Street.

Peter and Christine decided to incorporate the bakery and ice cream business into the café itself when they were able to obtain additional space in the well-over 100-year-old café building and reconfigure the dining areas. “I used to spend so much time walking up and down Main Street that it just didn’t make sense,” Peter said. “Between ordering and delivering supplies, managing the staff, bringing baked goods up to the café, and keeping an eye on inventories,” it was not a good use of his time. While the move to Main and Kemble initially cost the bakery some business, Peter says that the pie and custom cake sales have remained steady, and he’s hoping that

once he can get a new door installed on the Kemble Avenue side of the building, ice cream and other baked good sales will increase, as well, since customers will not have to walk through the dining room to purchase these items. “I hope to have everything ready by next spring,” he said. One of the simplest items in the bakery case, the butter cookies, are a delight to taste. The cinnamon apple scones are another baked item worth looking into. Prices are reasonable to moderate, and there is limited outdoor seating on the front porch. Peter declared that his favorite menu item is the chicken pesto panini with fresh mozzarella.

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CS BOARD (Cont’d from front pg.)

BOILERS (Cont’d from front pg.)

CASTLE (Cont’d from front pg.)

he does not find Gallagher’s bag pipe business objectionable per se, he remains concerned about precedents that may impact the character of the village in the future. The mayor and trustees agree that maintaining the “character” of the village is a matter of concern to all. Special Board co-chair Mike Armstrong said that this is a “keystone issue” and that a meeting to solicit public opinion on the matter is planned. “Quality of life for village residents and economic sustainability is an issue of concern for the special board,” Armstrong said.

not unduly burden the town and non-compliant residents could be fined. Mr. Zutt noted that communities could also, at their discretion, establish co-ops, to help maintain costs. In a related matter, town resident Tim Fisher appeared before the board to discuss the formation of a wastewater committee. He discussed how recent rainfall has exacerbated existing conditions, especially in Lake Peekskill, where the houses, wells, and septic systems are all very close together in a precarious balance. Installation of a new septic system for his property could cost up to $40,000, and so Mr. Fisher has been researching alternatives. Fisher has discussed the issue with county legislators Vincent Tamagna and Sam Oliverio, as well as supervisor Tendy. Seeking a comprehens i v e a p p r o a c h , M r. F i s h e r asked, “What can we do on an individual basis . . . and what is the feasibility of a town-wide system?” Former supervisor Sam Davis suggested that septic enhancements, now available, might be acceptable to the board of health. He said the county should be lobbied on this matter. “In the past they have not been responsive,” he said, “but perhaps with greater public pressure they would be.” In a rare moment of concurrence with Davis, Supervisor Tendy agreed, saying “the issue is reaching crisis proportions . . . and it is incumbent upon the County Board of Health to take action.” Fisher agreed to lead the new committee and inquired how he should proceed. Tendy, describing the procedure, said that the board would first vote to establish the committee and solicit members. Afterwards, meetings could commence with periodic reports to the board as appropriate. Town Facilities Manager Susan Manno next discussed the institution of a Workp l a c e Vi o l e n c e P o l i c y f o r the town. NY State labor law

seven-story structure burned for three days and this year marks the 100th year since the final tower was built. The island and the structures had been purchased by NY State Dept of Parks in 1967 but it took until 1993 for the Bannerman Castle Trust to be formed. During the tea party, Neil Caplan, Executive Director, introduced State Senator Stephen Saland, who was instrumental in securing $50,000 to put towards the masonry work on the residence, the structure that is going to be stabilized first. The Trust also received a grant from the EPA for $350,000 to stabilize the residence. To date they have raised more than $220,000, including the funds secured by Sen. Saland. An “Historic Structures Report of the Bannerman Residence” funded by The Dyson Foundation and prepared by Jan Hird Pokorny Associates has been completed. The stabilization of the Bannerman Residence is important because it will allow the Trust to open the island to more visitors. Also enjoying the tea were special guests Fishkill town supervisor Joan Pagonis and Beacon mayor Steve Gold. As Neil Caplan says, Bannerman

The Police Department reported on the recent burglaries, which are still under investigation Concern about recent burglaries, which are still under investigation, represented the major portion of the report from the Police Department. Officer George Kane urged burglary victims to call police immediately and not to touch anything. The board concurred with Trustee Gordon Robertson’s suggestion that a workshop be held with village police, the sheriff, merchants, and residents. Robertson added that he will investigate and report to the board about the possibility of a presentation by security experts. Armstrong raised the idea, last discussed two years ago, of instituting a community watch program, which, he acknowledged, would require a concerted effort by the citizens. Mayor Gallagher agreed. The frequent discoloration of village drinking water and compliance with state requirements were the prime elements of the sewer and water report. Superintendent Greg Phillips said the discoloration did not originate from the reservoir

and said his department is examining the distribution systems. Phillips suggested a flush of the system. As adequate manpower is not immediately available for this, he asked the board to authorize an outside contractor, and the board agreed. Phillips said that updates on the flush will be posted on the village website and in the PCN&R. Regarding the corrective action plan required by the state comptroller, Phillips reports that it has been reviewed with the mayor and he believes it to be complete. As part of the plan, a leak detection survey is planned for September and quarterly data on flow versus consumption will now be compiled. Mike Armstrong presented the report from the Special Board for the Comprehensive Plan/Local Waterfront Revitalization Plan, which is in the final stages of drafting a request for proposals for submission to the NY Department of State, which will fund the consultant. The special board is also in the process of revising the Vision and Goals statement, which will guide their recommendations. Armstrong requested that Catharine Square be appointed as secretary to the special board and that Cathryn Fadde be appointed treasurer. The special board also requested that its complement of members be reduced from eleven to nine. The current size has made it occasionally difficult to achieve a quorum, according to Armstrong, who added that a smaller group would make it easier to focus. After some discussion the board approved the appointments of Square and Fadde, but tabled consideration of reducing the board till the next meeting. Unfinished business included authorization for Mayor Gallagher to sign the Fire Protection Agreement with the village of Nelsonville and to approve the draft Fire Protection Agreement with Philipstown.

now requires that employers take steps to reduce the risk of violence to employees. Those at risk include employees handling money, transportation of persons, justice department personnel, and those who work late at night or early in the morning. A policy would be developed by the Safety Committee via surveys of town staff, review of OSHA logs, and templates provided by the State. The draft would be submitted to the Teamsters Union and the CSEA for approval and then could be adopted by the town and incorporated into the employee handbook. In addition, the town is required to create a written training program for all town employees. After discussion of the violence policy, Ms. Manno informed the board that the Town of Putnam Valley would be sharing a $51,000 grant with adjacent communities. The Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4) is a federally funded program to assist communities to control stormwater runoff and improve water quality.

How will a website reduce stormwater runoff? The town’s share amounts to $3,200 and will cover creation of a professionally designed website for the participating communities, publication of up to 10,000 informational handouts, and education sessions for highway employees, who are often in the forefront when addressing stormwater runoff. The board approved the resolution with little discussion. The next meeting of the Town of Putnam Valley will be held on August 19 at 7pm in the Town Hall.

A tea party in the shadow of the ruins of Bannerman residence. Castle is the only castle of its kind and it is right here in our own backyard in the Hudson Valley. To make a donation send a tax deductible donation the The Bannerman Castle Trust, Inc. PO Box 843 Glenham, NY 12527.

HALDANE (Cont’d from front pg.) The ongoing capital project to replace the roof on the elementary and middle schools along with other repairs is on time, within budget, and within quality specifications, according to Director of Facilities Wayne Robinson. Rain has slowed the project at times, but Robinson reported that if necessary some work would be undertaken on a third shift once classes resume to keep the project on schedule. Trustees adopted an updated code of conduct for Haldane students at last week’s meeting, but not before Cold Spring resident Maureen Vahos assertively quizzed them on the rationale behind a number of provisions in the code, ranging from the right of military recruiters to speak with stu-

dents on campus, and detention policies, to students’ right to a full hearing and search and interrogation policies. A special committee charged with updating the code met with parent representatives in June. Public hearings on the revised code, now available on the District website, were held on July 1 and August 11. Earlier this summer school board trustees spent a day in a retreat. Superintendent Villanti reported that two areas discussed included finding more ways to cooperate with the Village of Cold Spring along with ways to improve communications with the public regarding workshop topics, including more effective use of the PCN&R.

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“Castle Gordon” Streams that glide in orient plains, Never bound by Winter's chains; Glowing here on golden sands, There immix’d with foulest stains From Tyranny's empurpled hands; These, their richly gleaming waves, I leave to tyrants and their slaves; Give me the stream that sweetly laves The banks by Castle Gordon. Spicy forests, ever gray, Shading from the burning ray Hapless wretches sold to toil; Or the ruthless native’s way, Bent on slaughter, blood, and spoil: Woods that ever verdant wave, I leave the tyrant and the slave; Give me the groves that lofty brave The storms by Castle Gordon. Wildly here, without control, Nature reigns and rules the whole; In that sober pensive mood, Dearest to the feeling soul, She plants the forest, pours the flood: Life's poor day I'll musing rave And find at night a sheltering cave, Where waters flow and wild woods wave, By bonie Castle Gordon.

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Home Garden Notes from Glynwood ‘Bandancing’ at West Point Jazz Masters Bring Summer Delight

Gardener offers advice on dealing with the tomato blight Glynwood Farm’s Gardener Dave Llewellyn has important tips for home gardeners whose tomato crops have been infected with a blight. “I recommend that home gardeners cut their plants at the soil level with loppers and bury the plants under five feet of soil, away from where they may intend to grow tomatoes next year. If burying

is impractical, the plants and fruits should be bagged in a heavy duty garbage bag and put in the trash. "The late blight spore can live 3-5 years. Rotating crops is an important step in controlling this disease. To m a t o a n d p o t a t o p l a n t s should be planted as far away as possible from 2009 plants. If volunteer tomato plants

emerge next year from the area where they were grown in 2009, they should be destroyed. The viable seed from the infected crop can bring late blight back to the garden. S i m i l a r l y, i n f e c t e d p o t a t o plants will pass the disease t o t h e t u b e r, s o v o l u n t e e r potato plants should also be pulled.”

The West Point Band conducted by Lieutenant Dae Kim will present a concert of dance music from around the world on Sunday, August 30 at 7:30pm in the Trophy Point Amphitheater. The concert will feature the music of Michael Gandolfi, Maurice Ravel, George Gershwin, and others. The concert is free and

open to all. Please allow extra travel time for the 100 percent vehicle and photo ID inspection at Stony Lonesome and Thayer gates. For concert information, cancellations and updates, call the Academy Band’s 24-hour hotline at 845-938-2617; or visit www.westpoint.edu/band.

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by Eric Starr Who says you need to go to NYC to hear jazz's finest? Last Sunday, the Chapel of Our Lady Restoration in Cold Spring presented the fourth concert in its 2009 season to a packed house. Bringing new meaning to the term "hot jazz," pianist Andy LaVerne and guitarist John Abercrombie overcame the summer swelter with a riveting set of

jazz standards and original compositions. The duo paid homage to jazz legends Bill Evans and Jim Hall throughout their 75 minute performance. The concert showcased each instrumentalist's unique musical gifts, which included refined yet virtuosic solos a n d d y n a m i c i n t e r p l a y. A varied set, LaVerne and Abercrombie opened with the familiar "How Deep is the

Ocean" but quickly changed gears, performing brand new, still untitled, material from Abercrombie. Masters of their craft, LaVerne and Abercrombie transported the audience with each musical offering, despite the hot, muggy weather. Check out the Chapel of Our Lady Restoration's website ( c h a p e l o f o u r l a d y. c o m ) f o r more exciting, world-class events to come.

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P V M a n C h a r g e d w i t h T h re e A r re s t e d f o r D r u g Host an International Teen Mt. Gulian Receives Grant Thanks to a Museums for Executive Director of Mount high school students cal” host families, P.I.E. can Menacing, Weapon Possession P o s s e s s i o n i n P h i l i p s t o w n areForeign America (MFA) grant from the Gulian. “The program will put scheduled to arrive soon fit a student into just about Sheriff Donald B. Smith reports the arrest of a Putnam Valley man on a charge of menacing after he pointed a handgun at a neighbor. On August 5, 2009, at 3:30pm, at the Putnam County Sheriff’s Department Putnam Valley Substation, Deputy Sheriff James Stasiak arrested Richard Drake, 63, of 2 Oakdale Road, Putnam Valley, and charged him with Menacing in the Second Degree and with Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Fourth Degree, misdemeanors. The arrest was made as a result of a criminal investigation that was initiated when a local resident reported that Mr. Drake had

pointed a handgun a t h e r. T h e d e p u t y h a d m a d e a rrangements for Mr. Drake to surrender at the substation. The handgun was recovered pursuant to the arrest. The defendant was arraigned before Town of Putnam Valley Justice Louis DiCarlo and committed to the Putnam County Correctional Facility in lieu of $500 cash bail. The defendant was released after posting bail, and will be required to appear in the Town of Putnam Valley Justice Court to answer the charges at a later date. If found guilty of the misdemeanor charges, the defendant could face up to a year in jail and a fine of up to $1,000 for each charge.

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Putnam County Sheriff Donald B. Smith reports the recent arrest of three young men on drug charges during a traffic stop in the Town of Philipstown. On August 13, 2009 at 6:10am, Deputy Sheriff Vincent Dalo, accompanied by his K-9 partner Dunkin, stopped a speeding motorist on Fishkill Road in the Town of Philipstown. Upon approaching the vehicle, the deputy detected the odor of marijuana emanating from the interior of the vehicle. The deputy’s investigation revealed that the three occupants of the vehicle were in possession of a glass pipe containing marijuana and a plastic bag containing psilocybin, an illegal hallucinogenic drug. The deputy arrested the three men and charged them with Criminal

Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Seventh Degree, a misdemeanor; and with Unlawful Possession of Marijuana, a violation. The three defendants are i d e n t i f i e d a s M a x w e l l T. Tiffany-Miller, 18, of 120 Philangeli Forest Road, Cold Spring, who was the driver; John J. Jesek, 19, of 9 West Bank Street, Cold Spring; and Jesse C. Mason, 16, 76 Clove Brook Road, Cold Spring. The defendants were processed at the Putnam County Correctional Facility and released in their own recognizance pending a future appearance in the Town of Philipstown Justice Court to answer the charges. If found guilty of t h e m i s d e m e a n o r c h a rg e s , each defendant could face up to a year in jail and a fine of up to $1,000.00.

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for academic semester and year homestay programs, and the sponsoring organization needs a few more local host families. According to Pacific Intercultural Exchange (P.I.E.) President, John Doty, the students are all between the ages of 15 and 18 years, are English-speaking, have their own spending money, carry accident and health insurance, and are anxious to share their cultural experiences with their new American families. P.I.E. currently has programs to match almost every family’s needs, ranging in length from one semester to a full academic year, where the students attend local public and private high schools. P.I.E. area representatives match students with host families by finding common interests and lifestyles through an informal in-home meeting. Prospective host families are able to review student applications and select the perfect match. As there are no “typi-

any situation, whether it is a single parent, a childlesscouple, a retired couple or a large family. Families who host for P.I.E. are also eligible to claim a monthly charitable contribution deduction on their itemized tax returns for each month they host a sponsored student. The organization is designated by the United States Department of State and is listed by the Council on Standards for International Educational Travel (CSIET), certifying that the organization complies with the standards set forth in CSIET’s Standards for International Educational Travel Programs. To learn more about student exchange, or arranging for a meeting with a community representative, please call P.I.E., toll-free, at 1-866-546-1402. The agency also has travel/ study program opportunities available for American students as well as possibilities for volunteers.

federal Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), Mount Gulian Historic Site will create a new education program based on the compelling journal kept by James F. Brown, a fugitive slave who worked for the Verplanck family at Mount Gulian, and whose writings contain information significant to national history and the history of New York State’s Hudson River Valley. “With the support of the IMLS, a new program that interprets James F. Brown and Mary Anna Verplanck, will give visitors a new perspective on regional and national history,” said Elaine Hayes,

a spotlight on the overlooked African American history in the Hudson Valley.” “By making it their mission to provide the public with top-notch programming and knowledgeable staff, the 2009 MFA grantees have demonstrated that they know what is important to their communities,” said Anne-Imelda Radice, Director of IMLS. In 2006, 156 million U.S. adults visited museums 1.2 billion times, in person and remotely. These numbers prove that museums, like this year’s MFA recipients, are vital institutions that play a significant role in people’s lives.”

Keep Farming is Growing Glynwood has received grants from the Claneil Foundation and the Education Foundation of America to create and launch implementation of a 5-year business plan to replicate their Keep Farming® program throughout the

Northeast. Keep Farming is Glynwood’s unique method of empowering communities to support farming and conserve farmland. For more information visit www.glynwood.org/ Programs/KeepFarming.html

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The Last Argument of Kings: Putnam Hospital Receives Candidates for Sheriff Trade Barbs in Carmel Revolutionary Guns Program Radiation Accreditation Photograph of sleeping inspector general ignites passions

C o n t i n e n t a l A r m y S o l d i e r s M i c h a e l M c G u r t y, f ro m Montgomery, in front and Grant Miller, from New Windsor, in back, perform a military drill In September 1782, the northern Continental Army staged an elaborate battle demonstration for the commanders of the French Army at Verplanck’s Point, present day Buchanan, New York. Washington tried to demonstrate the military prowess of his command to convince the French to join him in an expedition against New York City. The capture of New York would eliminate the largest British base in the United States and effectively end the war. Needing to reinforce their Army in the Caribbean, General Rochambeau, commander of the French Expeditionary force, demurred and bid Washington a fond adieu. Disappointed, the Americans moved north into winter quarters at the New Windsor Cantonment. During the winter of 1782-83, the soldiers of the northern Continental Army anxiously

waited to see whether they would attack the British in New York City, in the spring, or receive news of the peace treaty and get to go home. Though peace might be announced, Washington still ordered his soldiers to continue to train for battle. On Saturday, September 12, from 10am to 5pm and Sunday, September 13, from 1 to 5pm, soldiers will bring to life the Continental Army’s final winter encampment with musket and cannon firings, medical demonstrations and other aspects of daily life. At 2pm each day see demonstrations of the soldiers of the New Windsor Cantonment’s prowess in military drill and cannon firing. Following these firings, children enlist in the Continental Army, drill with wooden muskets and get paid in Continental currency for their service. For more information call 845-561-1765.

Putnam Hospital Center in Carmel is proud to announce that it has been awarded a three-year term of accreditation in radiation oncology as the result of a recent survey conducted by the American College of Radiology (ACR). The prestigious ACR accreditation is awarded to those facilities which demonstrate the achievement of high practice standards following a voluntary peer-review evaluation by the ACR’s Committee on Radiation Oncology Practice Accreditation. ACR evaluations are designed to assess the qualifications of the personnel and the adequacy of the facility equipment and are conducted by board-certified physicians and medical physi-

cists who are experts in the field. Opened in August of last year, the Agarwal Center for Radiation Oncology in Putnam Hospital Center’s Wagner Cancer Pavilion underwent the intense accreditation process to demonstrate its commitment to quality patient care. The American College of Radiology is a national organization serving more than 32,000 diagnosticinterventional radiologists, radiation oncologists, and nuclear medicine and medical physicists with programs focusing on the practice of medical imaging and radiation oncology, and the delivery of comprehensive health care services.

September Dates Set for Cancer Support Groups The following free, confidential, support groups are scheduled in Putnam and Dutchess in September through the non-profit group, Support Connection: At Putnam Hospital Center in Carmel: *Breast and Ovarian Cancer Support Group: Second Monday of the month, Sept. 14, at 10am *Breast Cancer Support Group: Third Thursday of the month, Sept. 17, at 7pm *Ovarian & Gynecological Cancer Support Group: Third We d n e s d a y o f t h e m o n t h ,

Sept. 16, at 7pm At Mahopac Public Library in Mahopac: *Breast Cancer Support Group: Third Monday of the month, Sept. 21, at 10:15am At East Fishkill Community Library in Hopewell Junction: *Breast Cancer Support Group: Second Tuesday of the month, Sept. 8, at 10:15am For a complete calendar, visit www.supportconnection. o rg . A d v a n c e r e g i s t r a t i o n is required for all groups; call 914-962-6402 or 800532-4290.

by Michael Brendan Dougherty Tuesday was a steamy night in the Carmel VFW, where the League of Women Voters held a candidate forum for Carmel Town Board, Carmel Supervisor, and Putnam County Sheriff. Inadequate air conditioning in a crowded venue seemed to add to the testy tone of the gathering. The most dramatic moment of the night came when an audience member asked about low morale in the sheriff’s department. Candidate Jim Borkowski produced a photograph of former Inspector General Patrick Perry sleeping at his desk, and asked, “How low must morale be for an officer to risk his job by taking this picture?” Borkowski had already accused Perry of being the recipient of a patronage position for managing Smith’s campaign in 2001. The Inspector General is a part-time position that pays $80,000. D u r i n g B o r k o w s k i ’ s r emarks, Perry shouted from the audience that Borkowski had “some nerve” to produce a photograph taken by a “scumbag,” noting that he had been struggling with cancer treatment. “I was just back from SloanKettering,” Perry said to those in attendance. “I came back and I’m a cancer patient and some slimeball took that picture.” Speaking to the PCN&R on Wednesday afternoon, Perry said Borkowski’s action was “an all-time low.” “I have dedicated 45 years of

my life in working and teaching in the criminal justice system,” Perry said. “This candidate’s actions were despicable, attacking my personal honor and reputation after I received cancer treatment.” “I have six children and 11 grandchildren, and all I have to pass on to them is my good name and reputation,” Perry said. On Wednesday, Sheriff Don Smith called Perry “one of the most honorable, decent, and hardworking gentlemen that I have ever known.” “His integrity and willingness to go into harm’s way, to stand up for what is right and just, and to always look for the total truth, made him the perfect choice” for inspector general, Smith said. “I believe that this personal attack on him is the lowest of the lows, occurring in a campaign that has been riddled with lies, innuendos, distortions, and personal attacks.” Borkowski said he would not reveal the identity of the photographer, in order to protect the person’s position in the sheriff’s department, and he told the Courier he does not regret showing the photo. “My comments about Don Smith and Patrick Perry are not personal,” he said. “It’s about whether or not the job in the Sheriff’s office is getting done.” The sheriff’s debate included incumbent Sheriff Smith, Borkowski and fellow Republican challenger Andrew DeStefano, and Democratic

challenger Kevin McConville. The forum, attended by nearly 200 spectators, was marked by accusations of patronage, absenteeism, poor crime control methods, and low morale in the department. In his opening statement Sheriff Smith touted declines in crime dating back to the time he took over in 2002. He said he changed the culture in the sheriff’s department and dramatically stepped up DWI enforcement. Retired NYPD Captain DeStefano opened by saying, “I’m not a politician. I’m a cop. I’m not endorsed by the good old boys. Policing is my career, not a stepping stone.” Jim Borkowski, former Southeast judge, asked if people felt safer than they did four years ago and if people felt secure walking through the streets of Brewster or in downtown Mahopac. He noted that he had been endorsed by 57 Policeman’s Benevolent Associations. McConville, the former chief of the MTA police, said that while crime has been falling in Westchester and Dutchess over the last three years, it is rising in Putnam. Much of the debate revolved around problems stemming from illegal immigration. Sheriff Smith cited statistics about the number of times his department had worked with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), while DeStefano, Borkowski, and McConville hammered him for the release of a criminal illegal alien, Segundo Ordonez-Tanay,

two weeks ago because the ICE office in Castle Point could not be reached on weekends. Borkowski added that Smith was away in Florida during the incident, which Smith attempted to correct by saying that, in fact, he was in New Hampshire at the time. The candidates focused on the themes of their campaign. DeStefano promised to “take back the streets of Brewster Village.” He added that quality of life issues like beer-drinking in the street, disorderly conduct, and code violations “were not federal issues” and could be dealt with by the department and funded by asset forfeiture. Borkowski emphasized his strong relationships with police on the force, his law-and-order background, and his record of reducing costs to taxpayers by promoting teleconferencing in the Putnam County jail. McConville highlighted his experience and promised to clean up the streets by having cops walk a beat and build relationships in the community. Smith stood up to close the debate, saying that the statistics spoke for themselves, emphasizing that Putnam was the second safest county in New York and by far the safest in the Hudson Valley. The League of Women Voters is sponsoring another debate Thursday, August 20, in Kent, at the Lake Carmel Community Center, and another in Patterson the last week of August, with the date and time to be announced.

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Try Out New Voting Architect of Chapel’s New Machine at Kent Library Chancery Joins Their Board Special to the PCN&R On Thursday, August 20, from 10am to 12pm, the Putnam County Board of Elections will be demonstrating the new ImageCast optical scan voting machines at the Kent Public Library, 17 Sybil’s Crossing, in Kent. These ImageCast optical scan voting m a chines w i l l r e p l a c e the old lever voting machines at all Putnam County voting locations beginning with the 2009 Primary Election on September 15, and the 2009 General Election on November 3. Come and find how the new machines work before casting your ballot. Implementation of Image-

Cast is a direct result of the H e l p A m e r i c a n s Vo t e A c t (HAVA), passed by Congress in 2002. In addition to its ballotscanning capabilities, the ImageCast is also a ballotmarking device, giving those unable to physically mark their ballots an opportunity to vote confidentially at the polling without relying on outside help. “We are thrilled to work with the Putnam County Board of Elections to provide this demonstration to the community,” said Kent Library Director Frank Rees. “Like t h e L i b r a r y, e ff i c i e n t a n d confidential voting is vital to our democracy.”

American Blue Rabbits Spotlighted at Tilly Foster

The Chapel of Our Lady Restoration has announced that Peter Smith, architect of the chapel’s new support building, The Chancery, has joined its Advisory Board. “Our board, all of us volunteers, has the responsibility of funding and maintaining this treasured landmark. Peter Smith’s expertise in historic preservation, along with his many other capabilities, is absolutely invaluable,” said William R. Kohler, President. Mr. Smith, who lived in Garrison and had an office

there for 20 years before moving his practice to Newburgh, specializes in the design of unique houses, a number of them in Philipstown, master planning, and small institutional projects, as well as historic preservation. His approach to The Chancery was to alter the setting as little as possible with a design that responds to cut stone foundation walls, the remains of a mid-19th century addition destroyed by fire in 1931. Funding of the architectural phase of the p r o j e c t b y T h e N e w Yo r k State Council on the Arts is testimony to how well he succeeded. M r. S m i t h r e c e i v e d h i s degree from Pratt Institute, where he also did post-graduate field work in 17th and 18th century American architecture, planning and design, and has been a recipient of the Rome Prize Fellowship in Architecture, American Academy in Rome.

Evening Series at Stony Kill Spotlights the Nocturnal Photo of American Blue, owned by Ryan Haag, courtesy of American Rabbit Breeders Association The American Blue Rabbit is a unique breed with a mandolin shape and wonderful blue hue. Definitely, not your typical household animal! On Saturday, August 22, at 11am and 2pm Tilly Foster Farm will host an introduction to the American Blue by Callene and Eric Rapp. Callene Rapp is Senior Keeper at the Sedgwick County Zoo in Wichita, KS, home to 27 different breeds listed on the American Livestock Breeds Conservancy (ALBC) Conservation Priority List. Eric Rapp is a third gen-

eration farmer who has been working with rabbits since he was big enough to help his granddad carry a bucket of feed. In 2008 Eric retired from his full time job at the Sedgwick County Zoo to take on rabbit production full – time at the family farm. In addition to the rabbits Eric and Callene also raise Pineywoods cattle, Jacob sheep, and Nankin bantams. While there is no charge for the public program, reservations are requested to ensure your spot. Call 845-279-4474 or email [email protected].

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J o i n s t a ff a t S t o n y K i l l Farm Environmental Education Center Manor House each upcoming Thursday in August from 7 to 8:30pm for a relaxing summer evening outdoors. Learn about the many kinds of wildlife and plants that make Stony Kill their home through fun, naturerelated activities for children of all ages and their caregivers. Enjoy nature crafts and games, wildlife watching, insect study and more. Thursday, August 20: Sounds of the Night: explore Stony Kill with your ears wide open as you help identify some of the animals that New Yorkers hear in the night. Discuss the important role that nocturnal animals play in the local ecosystem and

the amazing adaptations some of these creatures have to succeed in a darkened world. Thursday, August 27: The Incredible Spider: discuss the basic anatomy of spiders and take a closer look at some live spiders. Learn about some of the species common to N e w Yo r k a n d t a l k a b o u t the important role spiders play in local food webs and ecosystems. Crafts and games for everyone. Stony Kill is located on Route 9D in Wappingers Falls, about 2 miles north of the B e a c o n - N e w b u rg h b r i d g e (I-84). For more information about Stony Kill Farm please call 845-831-8780, ext. 300., or visit www.dec.ny.gov/education/1833.html.

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HVHC Opens Hyperbaric Medicine Institute Special to the PCN&R Community and business leaders joined elected officials and administrators from Hudson Valley Hospital Center (HVHC) on August 13, 2009, to cut the ribbon and officially open the hospital’s new, state-of-the-art Institute for Wound Care & Hyperbaric Medicine. According to HVHC, the institute is one of the most advanced singlepatient hyperbaric chamber facilities in the world today, equipped with the latest software, chamber technologies, and monitoring systems. “We are pleased to be able to offer our community a stateof-the-art wound healing program,” hospital president John C. Federspiel said. “The advanced technology, combined with the highly qualified and experienced staff, will ensure HVHC as a leader in wound management and treatment in our region.”

Some five million Americans annually suffer from chronic wounds, causing pain and resulting in inactivity. Often these types of wounds are found in people with diabetes, poor circulation, cancer patients who have undergone radiation therapy and patients who have experienced traumatic injury. “Our team employs a multidisciplinary approach to wound care that is customized to each

patient’s medical needs,” Dr. Gary Willard, medical director of the Institute for Wound Care & Hyperbaric Medicine. “We use advanced healing techniques and combine them with hyperbaric oxygen therapy when necessary to help patients achieve positive outcomes.” The new institute houses two oversized Bara-Med XD hyperbaric oxygen therapy chambers that can accommodate larger patients, and are equipped with

GAC Fair Attracts Thousands

Garrison Art Center’s exe c u t i v e d i r e c t o r, C a r i n d a Swann, was in her element as she welcomed guests to the 40th Annual Garrison Art Center Fine Arts and Crafts Fair at Garrison’s Landing last weekend. The weather was perfect on the shores of the Hudson, where more than 100 artists, restaurateurs, and local sponsors had pitched their display tents and laid out an array of shopping opportunities for 3,500 in attendance. Pottery, clothing, woodwork, African baskets, photographs, leatherwork, and food items were among the items on sale. The fair is the premier fundraising event of the year for GAC, which attracts regional and national craft folk whose talents range from making batik fabrics and glassblowing to crafting jewelry. WHUD radio was on hand to broadcast the event, and there was live music throughout the weekend. The sloop Woody Guthrie was also available for a free river cruise. —Annie Chesnut

the latest computer technology to allow technicians to control pressure and temperature, as well as communication and entertainment options for the patients. “Often in cases of nonhealing wounds, it’s due to a lack of oxygen,” Dr. Willard said. “Hyperbaric oxygen helps transport oxygen to tissues that have been compromised at a rate you can’t normally achieve.” Dr. Willard is board-certified in hyperbaric medicine and certified in wound management. Dr. Willard and most of his staff speak Spanish. The Institute for Wound Care & Hyperbaric Medicine sees patients on an outpatient basis. To schedule an appointment call 914-734-3030. Hudson Va l l e y H o s p i t a l C e n t e r i s located on Route 202 (1980 Crompond Road) in Cortlandt Manor. For more information, call 914-737-9000 or visit hvhc.org.

Chamber and Business Group Form Alliance A new alliance between the Business Council of Westchester (BCW) and the Hudson Valley Gateway Chamber of Commerce (HVGCC)will allow the groups to speak with one voice in Albany and Washington. The groups want to protect, promote and enhance business interests through out the region by working together to create an economic environment conducive to growth, monitor and influence legislative initiatives, and offer an expanded array of business development. “Our collaboration ... will give businesses a stronger voice in the legislative arena, and create more opportunities for members to do business and form their own strategic partnerships,” said Business Council President/CEO Dr. Marsha Gordon.

(Above) Fairgoers visit the pottery booth of Cherie Jemsek from Saugerties. (Right) Julie of Your Secret Admiral hawks

Legal Notices 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 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 Qualification of SPI Litigation Direct, LLC. Authority filed with NY Dept. of State on 7/27/09. Office location: Putnam County. Principal business address: 2960 Professional Dr., Springfield, IL 62703. LLC formed in DE on 11/6/01. NY Sec. of State designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and shall mail process to: c/o CT C o r p o r a t i o n S y s t e m , 111 8 t h Av e . , N Y, N Y 1 0 0 11 , registered agent upon whom process may be served. DE address of LLC: 1209 O r a n g e S t . , Wi l m i n g t o n , D E 1 9 8 0 1 . A r t s . o f O rg . filed with DE Sec. of State, 401 Federal St., Dover, DE 19901. Purpose: all lawful purposes.

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 is hereby given that a license, number 2151834 f o r b e e r, l i q u o r a n d w i n e has been applied for by Bridgette Bacon Enterprises, LLC D/B/A Nightlife to sell b e e r, l i q u o r a n d w i n e a t retail in a restaurant under the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law at 443-445 Oscawana Lake Road, P u t n a m Va l l e y 1 0 5 7 9 f o r on premises consumption. Bridgette Bacon Enterprises, LLC D/B/A Nightlife 443-445 Oscawana Lake Road Putnam Valley, NY 10579

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. LEGAL NOTICE INVITATION TO BID SEALED BIDS WILL BE RECEIVED FOR: School Lunch Services The bids will be received at the Office of the Assistant Superintendent for Business

and Finance, Putnam Valley Central School District, 146 Peekskill Hollow Road, Putnam Valley, New York 10579: up to 1:00pm, August 20, 2009, at which time and place said bids will be opened. Specifications will be available beginning on August 12, 2009, at the above office, weekdays between 9:30 am and 2:30 pm. Mandatory walkthrough of kitchen facilities on Wednesday, August 19th at 10am. Details will be given when Bid Specs are picked up. The Board of Education reserves the right to reject any and all bids. BOARD OF EDUCATION PUTNAM VALLEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT Maureen Bellino District Clerk Any questions please call: Paul N. Lee at (845) 528-8125 LEGAL NOTICE TOWN OF PUTNAM VALLEY ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS 265 OSCAWANA LAKE ROAD PUTNAM VALLEY, NEW YORK 10579 Phone: (845) 526-2439 Fax: (845) 526-3307 EMAIL: nprontelli@ putnamvalley.com N O T I C E Work Session Beginning at 6:30 PM – Communications Notice is hereby given to interested parties that a Public Hearing will be held by the Putnam Valley Zoning Board of Appeals on Thursday, August 27, 2009 at 7:30 PM at Town Hall, 265 Oscawana Lake Road for the purpose of considering the following petitions and requests together with all other matters that may properly come before the Board at this time. AGENDA Held over case 1 ) K i s s l i n g e r, R o b e r t O s c a w a n a L a k e We s t 62.10-1-49 R-3 Request a use variance to construct a boathouse/ garage where there is no primary residence, and for a lake front setback. 2) Fields, Cary 290 Church Rd 73.-1-43 R3

Request and amendment to Decision and Order dated February 21,2008. New Applications 3) Piotrowski, Craig 123 Lake Front Rd 62.102-2 R3 Request variance under Article XI, Section 16544A(1) & (2) for increase in height and increase in livable space by more than 20% and lake front setback. 4) Acosta, Anthony 20 Rockhill Rd 62.11-167 R3 Request a side yard variance to construct a metal storage building. 5) Loewenstein, Claude 33 Hemlock Point Dr North 62.-1-26 R3 Request variance for handicap accessible steps and platform less than 75' from the lake. 6 ) N a g o r n y, A n d r e i 6 4 Tanglewylde Rd 83.731-18 LP Request for variance under Article XI, Section 165-44A(2) of the Zoning Ordinance to increase livable space by more than 20%, to legalize finished basement. 7) Schnieder, John Elm Rd 91.32-1-3 LP Request amendment to Decision and Order dated September 28, 2006 requesting frontline and rearline variances for proposed new one family dwelling. 8) O’Brien, Frank 28 P e e k s k i l l H o l l o w Tr n p k 92.-1-8 R1 Request variance under Article XI, Section 165-27 E2 of the Zoning Ordinance, and sideline and rearline variance for detached garage. Miscellaneous 9) Warex Terminal Corp. 157 Bryant Pond Road 74.1-60 Open for discussion. LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held before the County Executive of the County of Putnam at Room 300 of the County O ffice Building, 40 Gleneida Avenue, Carmel, New York 10512 on the 26th Day of August, 2009 at 2:00 P.M. concerning:

A LOCAL LAW To Amend Section 7.07 of the Putnam County Charter Entitled "Supplemental appropriations; transfers of appropriations; reduction of appropriations " adopted by the Putnam County Legislature on August 4, 2009, Resolution R #224 This Local Law Amends Section 7.07(B) of the Putnam County Charter by giving the Legislature the power to initiate the review of the budget in the middle of a fiscal year on its own authority and to reduce appropriations as it sees fit, without the need for County Executive approval to do so." Copies of the Local Law are available at the Office of the Putnam County Legislature, Room 313, 40 Gleneida Avenue, Carmel, New York 10512. At the aforesaid time and place all persons interested in the subject matter thereof will be heard concerning same. This Local Law shall be subject to mandatory referendum, and shall take effect immediately u p o n f i l i n g i n t h e o ff i c e of the Secretary of State if it is approved by an affirmative vote of the qualified electors of the County of Putnam voting upon a proposition for its approval at the next general election in conformity with the provisions of Section 34 of the Municipal Home Rule Law. Dated: Carmel, New York August 10, 2009 Jennifer S. Bumgarner Putnam County Attorney LEGAL NOTICE Town of Putnam Valley Planning Board 265 Oscawana Lake Road Putnam Valley, New York 10579 (845) 526-3740 Fax (845) 526-3307 www.putnamvalley.com NOTICE 8a/2009 Please be advised that the next meeting of the Planning Board will be held at Town Hall, 265 Oscawana Lake R o a d o n M o n d a y, A u g u s t 24, 2009, for the purpose of considering the following

applications: Communications: 5:30pm Regular Meeting Start Time: 6:00pm AGENDA PUBLIC HEARING The following public hearing have been scheduled for August 24, 2009 at 6:00PM (or as soon thereafter as agenda conditions permit) at the Putnam Valley Town Hall, 265 Oscawana Lake Road, Putnam Valley, New York, 10579. All interested parties are invited to attend and will be heard. A copy of the application materials and plans may be inspected during normal business hours at the office of the Planning Board Clerk, Town of Putnam Valley Town Hall. 1. David Amy-194 West Shore Drive (TM: 62.10-1-28/File: 2009-0036 The applicant is proposing to construct a one-story addition to a single family residence located on ±.918 acres of land in the R-3 Zoning District. The subject property is located on Lake Oscawana and is located in the Town’s Ground and S u r f a c e Wa t e r P r o t e c t i o n District. A public hearing has been scheduled and all interested parties are invited to attend and will be heard. SKETCH PLAN 2. Landi, Joseph & Nancy-33 Seifert Lane (TM: 53.-3-6.2/File: 2008-0017) The Planning Board previously approved a Site Development Plan for the construction of a singlefamily residence on 5.3 acres of land located on Seifert Lane. The residence has since been constructed and during a site visit it was discovered that the driveway was constructed over a portion of the adjacent lot and field conditions were not consistent with the approved Site Development Plan. In addition to Amended Site Development Plan Approval, the applicant requires a Lot Line Change. The Planning Board will continue its review of the project plans. DISCUSSION 3 Munsell, Daniel and Sharon-Kramers Pond Road

(TM: 73.18-1-34.2/File: 2009-0044) The applicant is proposing a 2-Lot subdivision on +11.2 acres of land located on Kramers Pond Road in the R-2 Zoning District. The s ubject property contains a s ing le- family r es id en ce and therefore the proposed action will result in one additional dwelling. The Planning Board will determine if any variances are required from the Zoning Board of Appeals. 4. Kisslinger RobertWest Shore Drive (TM: 62.6-1-3, 4&5/File: 2008-0026) The applicant is proposing the construction of a single-family residence on approximately 1.5 acres of land located at the terminus of West Shore Drive in the R-3 Zoning District. The Planning Board will discuss violations that have occurred on the subject property and remediation measures. MISCELLANEOUS 5. Adorno, Ralph, F/K/A MacDonald- Peekskill Hollow Road (TM# 62.-2-4.2) Request for minor site plan amendment. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 6. Approve Minutes of August 10, 2009 LEGAL NOTICE NYS DOT REQUEST FOR BIDS Sealed bids for the following projects will be received in an envelope annotated with project name and number until 10:30 a.m. on September 17, 2009 at the Office of Contract Management, NYS Dept. of Transportation, 1ST FLOOR SUITE 1CM, 50 WOLF RD, A L B A N Y, N Y 1 2 2 3 2 a n d will then be publicly read. A certified or cashier’s check payable to the NYS Dept. of Transportation for the sum specified in the proposal or a bid bond, FORM CONR 391, representing “25% of the bid total” as specified in the contract proposal, must accompany each bid. Plans and proposals can be obtained from the Plan Sales Unit, at the above address; a n d t h e R e g i o n a l O ff i c e s

noted below. The right is reserved to reject all bids. ATTENTION CONTRACTORS, Contractors should be advised of new legislation for Lobbying on All Procurement Contracts effective January 1, 2006. Details of guidelines, regulations and forms are provided on the Department’s Web Site. For more information, Contact Person(s) Jodi Riano, Bill Howe NYSDOT Contract Management Bureau 50 Wolf Road, 1st Floor, Suite 1CM, Albany NY 12232 Email: j r i a n o @ d o t . s t a t e . n y. u s , w h o w e @ d o t . s t a t e . n y. u s (518) 457-3583 Suzanne C h a r l e s N Y S D O T O ff i c e of Legal Affairs Email s c h a r l e s @ d o t . s t a t e . n y. u s (518) 457-3583 Reg. 08, Joan Dupont, Regional Director, 4 Burnett Blvd., Poughkeepsie, NY 12603 D261279, PIN 8809.32, Columbia, Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Ulster & Westchester Cos., Guide Rail Replacement at Various Locations, Bid Deposit $400,000.00, NO PLANS, Proposals $25, plus $8 Postage. Goals: MBE/ WBE 0 - 0% Federally Aided Contracts identify a DBE Goal, and 100% NY State Funded Contracts identify both MBE and WBE Goals. Contracts with 0% Goals are generally single operation contracts, where sub-contracting is not expected, and smaller size contracts – both of which may present direct bidding opportunities for Small Business Firms, including, but not limited to, DBE or MBE and WBE. 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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Philipstown Potpourri

Wednesday, August 19, 2009

Eric Sabel is Constitution Ensembles, Trios, Quartets Highway Department Installs Marsh’s Garden Club Intern Fill Chamber Circle’s Season Culvert on Foundry Dam Road

by Don H. MacDonald

“MAIN STREET’S COZY SHOWPLACE’” (Part 1 of 2) Two years prior to “sound” having guaranteed Hollywood’s fame, fortunes, and future, a diminutive, unpretentious movie house in Cold Spring opened its doors for the very first time. The bulbous stone-facaded building, the ground floor of which housed the theatre, stands today at its original address, 50 Main St., though now a far cry from having been a notable motion picture haven that ran for a respectable 44 years. Debatable is whether or n o t the “H u d s o n T h e a tre” was the first such in Cold Spring. During the earlier 1920s silent films were shown in Cold Spring’s Philipstown Town Hall, but how regularly, or for what duration these viewings were presented is a n u n k n o w n . M e n t i o n h as been made concerning a few scattered buildings in Cold Spring and Nelsonville, many years ago, having been used for presentations of films, though not considered actual theaters. These same structures, and perhaps others, were also utilized for live performances, especially by children, or for musicals. Maximum capacity was held at 285 seats at the little theatre off Main Street when it opened in 1925. Seating was comfortable, though if memory serves, rows of seats were set at one floor level throughout. Ye t t h a t n o w e l d e r l y m o ment in time must have later been recalled as a priceless jewel where the fast paced antics of Chaplin, Keaton, Lloyd, Laurel and Hardy, or the Keystone Cops graced the muted screen. And how strange viewing the “soundless” gun fights in those old

shoot ‘em up westerns that often starred Gibson, Mix, Hart, and a seemingly endless parade of “Hollywood cowboys.” Under question is whether “live” accompaniment by piano was in tandem with the silents at the neighborhood Hudson Theater during the mid to late ‘20s. Man and his legendary piano worked synchronically with the jittery motion picture in most movie houses of that boisterous, anything-goes decade. Piano and movie had become inextricably wedded to one another. Not to have been integrated as one entity could be likened to a lovely melody sounding lifeless, without graceful lyrics. The marveled advent of sound, having dramatically pierced the silence in movie theatres in 1927, had magically replaced attendance with demand. Fifteen additional seats were squeezed in, for a total of 300. The owners of the theatre could certainly enjoy looking forward to “packed houses” at most every showing for a respectable period of time forward. What a ticket had cost at the theater during its earliest history appears unknown. A seat, however, during the 1940s, or at least during a part of that bittersweet decade, had cost 50 cents, to be mesmerized by a top shelf movie of the day, perhaps Casablanca, Mrs. Miniver, or High Sierra. Elevation to 6o cents per ticket came sometime later. Wideeyed children could enter the enchanted den of sight and sound for half that price, an enviable buy by any parent’s standard.

Thanks to the Internship Program sponsored by the Philipstown Garden Club, Eric Sabel has been having an exciting summer at Constitution Marsh Audubon Center & Sanctuary. Eric’s 20-hour workweek has included early morning bird banding at the marsh (part of a federal protocol to accumulate long range data on breeding songbirds), and, ‘stomping’ the invasive plant species phragmites (part of the marsh’s invasive species control project that involves knocking down the plants and then covering them with black tarps so that the sun bakes and kills them). During bird banding Eric has learned how to identify and release songbirds after they have had a tiny band attached to their leg with a unique identifying number. Eric’s passion is fish, so he has enjoyed helping the marsh staff lead canoe trips through the tide channels. Marsh naturalists have been

happy to mentor Eric and share their scientific expertise with him. Eric in turn has enjoyed working at the Nature Center, and interpreting the natural history of the fish, plants, and other marsh animals to the many visitors. Eric’s general responsibilities have also included trail maintenance, general upkeep, and maintaining the fish exhibits. The Philipstown Garden Club selects and coordinates the placement of the intern at Constitution Marsh Audubon Center & Sanctuary with the $1,000 stipend being paid jointly by Putnam Highlands Audubon Society, and the Philipstown Masonic Lodge #236. The PGC partners with Constitution Marsh, Boscobel, Glynwood, Manitoga, and Stonecrop Gardens in this unique and successful internship program. Visit the club’s website, wwwPGCinc.org, for more information.

Area Student Helps Set Flute Record On August 14 in New York C i t y, s i x t h g r a d e H a l d a n e student Jerome Famularo joined flutists from all over the world at the National Flute Association’s 2009 Annual Convention to set a new world record for the largest flute ensemble. The ensemble boasted 1,989 registered flutists. Coached and conducted by renowned flutist Sir James Galway, the ensemble broke the prior Guinness World Record™ of 1,975 participants

set in Fushun, China, in July. The ensemble played “Galway Fantasie” by David Overton. To celebrate his 70th birthday this year, Sir James Galway commissioned “Galway Fantasie,” and he was the featured honoree at this convention where he received a 2009 Lifetime Achievement Award. Jerome currently studies with Sgt. Maj. Lynn N. Cunningham, principal flute with the West Point Concert Band.

For its seventeenth season of bringing outstanding musicians to the Mid-Hudson Valley, the Howland Chamber Music Circle has again been a b l e t o s e c u r e t h e p e r f o rmances of some of the most exciting young artists today. The eight-concert chamber music series presents four string quartets: the Shanghai, Alexander, Biava, and Daedalus String Quartets, in eagerly awaited repeat performances. Also returning to the series is the Peabody Trio, who will be joined by violist Roger Ta p p i n g , f o r m e r l y o f t h e Takacs Quartet, for a piano quartet. New to the series are two chamber ensembles. The Wa l d e n C h a m b e r P l a y e r s , drawn from the Boston Symphony and other leading orchestras, will bring an ensemble of flute, violin, viola, and harp performing a variety of works. Continuum has become a leading advocate of the music of contemporary composers. Their program at the Howland Center will feature music from Latin America. Also new to the series—but

not to area music lovers—is the young violinist Tim Fain with pianist Cory Smythe. The Howland Chamber Music Circle will also present its popular mid-winter Piano Festival with three exciting young pianists of varied backgrounds: Nareh Arghamanyan, an Armenian pianist, now based in Austria, Lithuanian Andrius Zlabys, and Venezuelan Vanessa Perez. Early Music New York will again bring a concert of Renaissance music at St. Mary’s in the Highlands Episcopal Church in Cold Spring. All other concerts take place at the Howland Center, 477 Main Street, Beacon, a historic building with a small, intimate hall noted for its excellent acoustics. Subscriptions to a series of 4 to 8 concerts run from $110 to $185. Student tickets are $10. The 3-concert piano series is $80. Tickets to individual concerts are $30. Brochures and/or tickets can be ordered by mail at: Howland Chamber Music Circle, P.O.Box 224, Chelsea, NY 12512-0224, by phone: at 845-297-9243 or at howlandmusic.org.

Under the direction of Highway Superintendent Roger M. Chirico, the Highway Department has been hard at work installing a 25-foot culvert on Foundry Dam Road. Due to the size and location, the culvert had to be built in place. “This was a huge project and most highway departments do not have the knowledge or equipment to take on a task of this size” said Chirico. “I am very proud of my men and wish people only knew the magnitude of this job.” “Because this project was completed in-house, it saved the Town of Philipstown thou-

sands of dollars,” he added. Over the years, the dam has caused numerous problems for residents who live on Foundry Pond. Due to heavy rainstorms and erosion the road was in serious disrepair. With the assistance of The Village of Cold Spring and the Town Board it was decided that a culvert was the only answer. Once the culvert was approved, Highway Superintendent Chirico worked with the DEC and outside companies to commence work. This project is scheduled to be completedby September 30 of this year.

Period Framing Techniques Insight Opening Offers to be Discussed at Boscobel

Art, Music, Wine Insight Gallery, located inside the Many Light Hands building on Main Street in Cold Spring, is having an art opening for its third show on Saturday, August 29, from 4 to 7pm.   View the work of Hudson Valley artists Michael Gaydos and Imogene Drummond. Stop by, have a glass of wine, and enjoy music by the band Truck Love. Michael Gaydos, a painter, draftsman, and printmaker from Warwick, NY, has been the subject of a number of solo exhibitions over the past few years, and his work is in private collections worldwide. Gaydos is a graduate of The Cleveland Institute of Art and

is the owner of the recently opened Gallery Warwick, a fine art gallery and private showroom in Warwick, NY. Imogene Drummond’s artwork has been exhibited and collected internationally.  Her clients range from luxury hotels to corporate and private collectors. Originally a photographer, Drummond became a psychotherapist, and then a painter. She lives and works in Garrison, NY. Truck Love is composed of singer songwriters Joe Raposo and Adam Linn. They perform an array of original material spanning the American musical landscape.  

Julie Hart Beers, Hudson Valley at Croton Point, in an 1860s American painting frame with gilded foliate-pattern stenciled sand decoration. Frames are an essential part of the display of artwork, as can be seen by the paintings in Boscobel’s current exhibition Home on the Hudson: Women and Men Painting Landscapes, 1825-1875. On

Monday August 24 at 5pm, framing experts Gill & Lagodich Fine Period Frames & Restoration will present an informal gallery talk and lecture focusing on the exhibition to illustrate period styles, frame history, and appropriate period frame applications. G ill & Lagodich, N Y C, is home to more than 2,000 frames and has a prominent clientele. This special educational event will be in the Exhibition Gallery in the lower level of Boscobel House from 5-6pm on Monday, August 24. Regular grounds/exhibit admission applies. Limited capacity. To guarantee your place, call 265-3638, x115. or visit boscobel.org.

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Kayak Race and Fundraiser St. Christophers Hosts for Wildlife Sanctuary Centennial Golf Classic

To p Te n T h i n g s t h e N e w P u t n a m Va l l e y A D S h o u l d K n o w

I sat down with the new Athletic Director, Mark Lybolt, at Putnam Valley High a couple weeks back. It’s too early to tell if the Middletown, NY, product will be around long enough to make an essential impression the way former AD Bill Conroy did at the turn of the century or Pete Kuczma did a couple years back, but I get the impression he means well.

RAY GALLAGHER Here’s the top 10 list of things I can tell you about your inheritance, Mr. Lybolt, having spent nearly 40 years as a jovial man about the town’s athletic scene. 10. Since Conroy left less than ten years ago, you are the fourth guy/gal to take on this job, and the instability is killing a lot of us. I hope you stick around for that reason alone; because another botched kick would be costly to the student athletes of Putnam Valley, which is inex-

cusable in this neck of the woods. Make no mistake, though, they’ll run you outta here if you’re not their man after a year or so. 9 . A p p a r e n t l y, we are a “lacrosse school”, which is good if you like lacrosse like I do, but bad if you’re, say, hoops coach Ralph Smith. No doubt some are openly hoping you’ll throw an ol’ “hasta la vista, baby” Ralphy’s way. Truly, though, if you must know: There has been some lessthan-stellar c o a c h ing, as well as a lack of genuine commitment from the entire community. There is also a lack of gym space for feeder programs since we can’t get youngsters more than an hour a week in a gym with a basketball, and some sense of structure because we have too many kids with a hankering and not enough gyms (three in all) or gym time to teach the country boy to play an urban game correctly. Unfortunately, the head varsity coach is always the one to draw the heat in these circumstances, so prepare for a full boil this winter against a very good but allegedly overmatched man. 8. Our two-time Section 1 champion boy’s lacrosse and field hockey programs are top freakin’ notch since we jumped aboard at the turn of the century. Give those two programs whatever they need to succeed in order to keep us on the map, but keep watch over that boy’s hoops deal with a fine magnifying glass and do tell us what gives. 7. Putnam Valley’s finest are a cross between upscale socialites, well-to-do old

schoolers, and throwback cave rabbits. Just remember that lacrosse comes first and you’ll be good. 6. We’ve lost some good coaches over the years and filling the shoes of folks like Jerri Cohen and Tracy Parchen are tasks I wish you the best of luck with, but you’ve got some darn good ones in place to rely upon in guys like Will Carano, Bob Baker, Brian Kuczma, and many others. The foundation for Class B greatness is in place should the Valley folk follow you down the straight and narrow path of success. But your leadership at the top, Mr. Lybolt, will either make or break an entire athletic department, thus an entire town. 5. Our kids are tough but undersized, which doesn’t help the hoops crisis or the plight of the head coach. They are sharp kids, driven, and they can take a punch when they have to, so if you go the extra mile for them, we’ll all go the extra mile for you. 4 . Yo u n e e d t h e t o w n ’ s fields as badly as the town needs your gyms, which is why we met in the first place. And since I have been charged with the task of making the relationship work from the town’s end as its Athletic C o o r d i n a t o r, I w i l l g o o n

record as saying we strive for the greater good here. You have my complete devotion to ensure that our continued good relations with the PV athletic department remain at full capacity. 3. The local sports media are good people, all striving to recognize the student athlete’s achievements while exposing fraudulent effort from administrators and/or coaches who aren’t in it for our kids. But I am persistent and fair, best as I can tell. 2. Listen to Will Carano. He’s lived or worked in these parts for the better part of 40 years, and he knows the good people like I know the cave rabbits, the ol’-guard folk who mean well but want to hold us back to some preDick Nixon era where we don’t pay outrageous taxes and still wear flannel shirts and Wrangler jeans to gym class. And the No.1 thing you should know: When you run into one of them there cave rabbits, tell ‘em I said hi! It might free you up in a jam, or, in my best Lynyrd Skynyrd, give you three steps toward the door. Good night, y’all; I’m going on vacation for two weeks. Catch ya on the gridiron whence I return.

Kayakers from the 2008 event On August 23, 2009, there go to www.nymayorscup.com w i l l b e a n o p p o r t u n i t y t o for details. support a local treasure and While the race is underway watch a world class kayak race staff and volunteers from the right here in Cold Spring. At Constitution Marsh Wildlife 11am, there will be a 14-mile Sanctuary will be hosting a kayak race on the Hudson w a l k / h i k e o f t h e p r o p e r t y River from Cold Spring to and a Hudson River seine. the Bear Mountain Bridge This fun family activity will and back. Racers are tuning b e f o l l o w e d b y l o c a l l i v e up for the Mayor’s Cup New music. All participants get York City Kayak Champion- a race day t-shirt and lunch ships. Racers are coming in with proceeds going to the from as far away as Tennes- Audubon center. see and Maine to enjoy the This fun family event is Hudson Valley. an inexpensive way ($25 for The cost of this 14-mile adults and $10 for kids) to race is $45 pre-registered, highlight the local treasure and $50 on race day and all of the marsh as well as celc a p a b l e p a d d l e r s a r e w e l - ebrate the Hudson River on c o m e . T h e r e w i l l b e o v e r this Quadricentennial year. $5,000 in prizes awarded so

O n M o n d a y, S e p t e m b e r 14, 2009, St. Christopher’s Inn will be continuing their yearlong celebration by hosting the St. Christopher’s Inn Centennial Golf Classic at The Garrison Golf Club in Garrison. The individual golfer fee of $200 includes breakfast, golf, cart, awards reception and BBQ buffet, and the “Centennial” foursome rate is $700. In addition to participating as a golfer, there are also sponsorship opportunities available to celebrate The Inn’s 100th year. Proceeds of the golf classic will help St. Christopher’s Inn continue to provide care and services for those who are struggling to survive. Over the last century, St. Christopher’s Inn has helped tens of thousands of men change their lives. Dedicated

to the rehabilitation of men in crisis, St. Christopher’s Inn, a ministry of the Franciscan Friars of the Atonement, offers a continuum of quality health care services that facilitate physical, emotional, and spiritual healing by providing chemical dependency treatment, primary health care and temporary housing. Located at Graymoor off Route 9 in Garrison, the first St. Christopher’s Inn was actually a chicken coop. Today, 100 years later, The Inn is an impressive three-story facility and offers a wide variety of services to nearly 1,000 men every year. For more information on the St. Christopher’s Centennial Golf Classic, centennial activities and mission call Father Bill Drobach, S.A. at 845-335-1013 or visit stchristophersinn-graymoor.org.

Cycle Through Time with Fishkill Historical Society On August 22, 2009, the Fishkill Historical Society invites riders to join them for a 24-mile guided “Historic Bicycle Tour of Olde Fishkill.” The guided tour covers 24 miles, with some challenging hills, and visits 26 historic sites; it goes through the Village and Town

of Fishkill as well as parts of Beacon. The guide will stop to briefly share information about each site along the way. Registration for the event begins at 9:15am, and is free; donations are gratefully accepted. The tour begins at Van Wyck Homestead, located at 504 Rt. 9, Fishkill. Visit www. soundearth.com/BikeTour for more details.

Caroline Balducci

John Rotando (L) and Andrew Balducci (R) of the Salt Point Highlanders 14U baseball team participated in the New York Elite Baseball 14U Summer League Championship tournament over the weekend. The Highlanders registered back to back shutouts versus the #2 Tri-County Bulldogs (8-0) and #3 Team Demarini (1-0) in the quarter and semi-final games. These hard-fought wins carried the team to the championship game vs. #1 Tri-State Cyclones on Sunday night in New Windsor. The #7 Salt Point Highlanders won the championship game and the title in extra innings (4-3) capping off an incredible season.

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CRYSTAL CLEAR WINDOW Cleaning Service. Specializing on all shapes and sizes, store, office, & home. Free Estimates, fully insured."Got Windows"? Year round service. Call 845431-6967. KC PAINTING - Interior & Exterior painting - sheet-rocking - taping - plaster repair. References, insured. PC #260. 265-3291. WEST SIDE CYCLE for all your motor cycle needs located at 120 Old Rte 9, Fishkill. 845-897-2444 TRANSPORTATION AW Limousine. Affordable rides in luxurious Towncars to all airports & NYC. Professional courteous drivers. 1-866304-LIMO (5466) METICULOUS HOUSE Cleaning. Affordable rates, reliable, excellent refs. Insured. Call 845-590-7146 HOMETOWN HANDYMAN painting, dry wall, all your maintenance, repair & improvement needs. No job too small. Courteous dependable, affordable service. Refs available. PC lic #2807-A. Call George 845265-4710 LOCAL LOCKSMITH Services. Licensed Bonded Insured 24 Hr. emergency service. Security since 1970 locks, safes, camera systems and more. Call 845-528-5021. www.allalertalarm.com NAIRN CONTRACTING CO., LLC. Remodeling - Building Renovations - References - Insured - PC#441 Est 1987 845265-7810 MELLON ELECTRIC Residential - Commercial. New homes & additions. Service upgrades & generators. No job too small. PC#4409 845-4462579 Bob PC COMPUTER HELP NOW! Windows slow? computer crash? We can help! virus removal, performance tuning, upgrades, Wi-Fi, backups, lost pictures, lost music, iPod/ iPhone/Blackberry sync. Call us for all your computer needs, we service individuals and businesses. MS Cert. MAC to. In biz for 20+ years . 1(845) 2842390

KIMMEL BUILDERS ALL phases of construction. Large and small projects. many satisfied customers. view our website, kimmelbuilders.com 845-656-4956 lic PC941

HOME IMPROVEMENTS Kitchens, bathrooms, playrooms & tile work. Licensed & insured. Call 845-849-2299 for free estimates by Nick Mastrantuono.

EXPERT GROUNDS MAINT Gardening, planting, landscape designs plus installation, stone walls, paver, walkways, patios. New lawns installed/ maintained. Lic/Insured. www.create-a-scape.us 845424-2323

MUSIC LESSONS saxophone/flute/clarinet Jazz Improv - all instruments with Rob Scheps. CS Village fun, patient, creative. Call 503381-5983, cell.

ADULT CAREGIVER available. Exp, drive to all appts. Dispense meds. Companion. Call Ray 845-265-3769 PC COMPUTER TROUBLE Repair/Instruction/Upgrade needed? We can help, reasonable rates 845-265-3089 ALL EXCAVATION. Expert & affordable service, septics, new/repaired, drainage work, all site work, land clearing, demolition, foundations/ pools dug, driveways etc. 26 years local experience insrd/ PC#3332 Jeff 845-635-1717 or 914-330-1747, The Best for Less!! PAINTING AND PLASTER Repair, Interior, 22 yrs exp. George Kimmel 845-831-8723 PERFECTION PAINTING "Simply the Best!" Home Improvements, Pressure Washing. Free estimates. Cold Spring 845-519-4746

CHEFALOCONSTRUCTION.COM 28 years of remodeling, renovation, new construction and restoration in the Philipstown area. Call Jim at 914-4564131 or 845-896-7472 for free estimates or consultation. PC#2360-A CLEANING SERVICE Experienced, dependable, and detail oriented. Satisfaction guaranteed. Refs avail 845-3371403 CEDAR HILL LANDSCAPING Lawns, landscape Design, Gutters, Hedge Trim, Pruning, Gravel, Mulch, Pressure washing, No Job Too Small, reasonable rates, visit us CEDARHILLLANDSCAPING.NET, Licensed and insured. 845-7056424 HOUSECLEANING AVAIL Houses, apartments, offices. Experienced and local refs. call 845-809-5336

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HOUSEKEEPING AVAIL by European woman, ten years experience long term local refs: Contact Zuzana at cell 914-4691594

PATTERSON FLEA MARKET Rte 22, Patterson, NY. Every Sunday, 8-4. New and Old items. Dealer Space available$35, 845-265-4414 or www.PattersonFleaMarket.com

H O U S E K E E P I N G by Sandra and Wendy. condos, apartments, offices. Laundry, Own car, Refs. 914-5103141

MULTI FAMILY GARAGE sale. August 22 10-4, 20 Manitou Road. off So. Mountain Pass, Route 9D, Garrison collectibles, clothes, workbench, sofas, garden furniture, household itiems. Much much more. Priced to sell.

TUTORING GRADES 1-4 Masters degree/certified for Childhood Ed 1-6. All subjects. Contact Adam 917-8624224 or 845-809-5211 HOUSECLEANING AVAIL Reliable, experienced, affordable. Call Mary 914-954-1382 FINE ART PRINTMAKERS Hi res scans of originals up to 6 X 8ft. Color and B&W Archival inks, papers, and canvas. Any length X 64"W. State of the art digital since 1997. 845-809-5174 www.thehighlandstudio.com

MISC BIJOU GALLERIES LTD Check out our display of china, glassware, jewelry, and books! 50 Main Street Cold Spring Daily 11-5 Bijougalleries.com TENNIS TENNIS TENNIS!! NTRP 5.0 singles player with clay court in Cold Spring. some week days & all weekends, late June to early Sept. Bill at 917680-1465 or 845-265-2175 SHEAFORSUPERVISOR.COM

HORSEMEN TRAIL FARM All offers considered. 1820's timber P/B Farmhouse 1880's carriage barn, sheds, pasture w/ 1/2 mile rock walls. 20 ac. RTE 9 Loc. 845-265-2665. [email protected] COLD SPRING VILLAGE Home: 3BR, 1+1/2 BTH, FPL, Hd Wd Flrs, Garden, Off St. pkng, + detached 2 story garage w/500 Sq Ft. office/artist studio. Great location, walk to train and shopping. $385,000. by appt only 845-265-2944 GOT EXTRA PROPERTY? We'll pay cash for your extra acreage. We're looking for a small piece of land to put up a small house in Garrison off/ near 9D. GarrisonLand@ yahoo.com

PETS LOST OR FOUND PET? Call Dog Control Officer, 265-4732. Call Sheriff's Dept., 225-4300 only in an emergency. PUTNAM VALLEY Dog control office operates small impound. Please contact them if your dog is missing and might have travelled into Putnam Valley. They maintain list of lost dogs and sightings. Adoptions are also available. 526-3293 DOGGIE DAY CARE & RESTFULL SLEEPOVERS. I welcome your furry friend as a true guest in my home. They have total access to my home and my one acre fenced yard in the woods. Bow Wow Haus [email protected] 845-424-6017 John Funck 43 Cutler Lane, Garrison IGON A SWEET YOUNG cat that would love to play with you as well as be your best friend. This handsome boy would make a wonderful addition to any family. Come and meet him and all the wonderful cats and kittens who are waiting for their forever homes. Igon's adoption fee is $100. He is up to date on all his vaccinations, neutered and will be microchipped. Putnam Humane Society, Old rte 6, Carmel 845225 -7777. Mon-Fri 10am-6pm Sat-Sun 10am-4pm. Also visit our thrift Shop on Rte 52 in Lake carmel. Open Wed-Sat 10am-3pm

WANTED HUD VALLEY AUCTIONEERS Antique and Estate buyers commission sales, auctions held monthly, 432 Main St. Beacon 845-838-3049, Neil Vaughn. For info visit www. hudsonvalleyauctioneers.com HS STUDENT VOLUNTEER for animal care and assistance at Animal Hospital of Cold Spring, located next to Drug World. Apply in person.

RENTALS COLD SPRING MAIN ST store for rent 1000 sq ft. Great location 1 block RR $1600/mo. Incl heat 845-528-1975 COMMERCIAL SPACE avail at 3021 Rte 9, Cold Spring. Warehouse 1,600 sq. ft. with office 300 sq ft. $2,000 a month. Great for any type of contractor. Utilities not incld. Pls call 845-265-3434 OFFICE SPACE 11' x 13' convenient location, close to all, Garrison. $525.00 incl all utilities except phone. call 914720-4835 ask for Ann COLD SPRING 2BDRM APT 1 bath, EIK, lvng rm, lrg yard, 4 blks to train. W/D , pkng & water incld. $1395/mo. Newly painted. One mo sec, 845-6616632 GARRISON 3BDRM 2BATH house renovated 1860 farm house, beamed ceilings, skylites, sub zero. Unique inholding in Fahnstock State Park amid 3500 acres of forest, lakes, water falls, meadows. Garrison school, lawn care, lake & beach permits incld. $2400/mo 845-265-2519 COLD SPRING VILLAGE large 2 bdrm w/closets located at 211 Main Street, offers 1 bath, EIK, living room, laundry, heat/hot water, off Street parking included. Pets allowed, ask for Mitch on Mobile 914263-4689 or office 212-4476206. You can also contact Pat at Limited Editions 845-2653111, listed on MLS. rent is $1500/mo.

PUTNAM VALLEY RENT w/option to buy. $1500/mo. completely renovated 2 BR country cottage on 1/2 A. New HW floors, kitch, bath, heat, lake rtes. Energy efficient. Refs. & 1mo security. 914621-1560 ONE BEDROOM SPACIOUS apt. Parking/Heat washer/dryer. Walk to train. Hardwood flrs. $1400/mo 914-475-9241 LAKE VALHALLA PRIVATE contemporary lake front home. 3 bdrms + office 2 1/2 bths, 3300 sq ft. Gabled roof, cedar shakes, panoramic view. Private beach, rowboat/canoe/ tennis court. $2900/mo. call cell 914-260-2970 or 845-265-2300 2 BDRM APT COLD SPRING walk to everything, walk in closets, hrdwd flrs, off st. pkng, heat. Laundry on premises. $1300/mo. 845-265-3030 COLD SPRING SPRINGBROOK 1 BR Condo. Renovated EIK w/washer/dryer. River & mtn views from MBR balcony. Heat, hot water, cable, pool, parking included. No smoking. Walk to shops, RR, & river. $1375/mo. Ref, Sec, Fee. Indian Brook Properties 845-788-4191 COLD SPRING VILLAGE 1 br Apt - 4 minute walk to train. All utilities and off street parking included. No pets, no smoking. $975/mo 845-3801108 COLD SPRING VILLAGE 2bdrm. 1ba, LR/DR, EIK, W/ D, Ample Storage, Pets OK $1450. avail immed, Call 845406-5784

COLD SPRING/BEACON 9D Mins, DIA, I84, RR, 70 NYC, Hudson Views, Boats, 3bdrm, den, 2 bth, $1600 914-5847137 or 914-960-0069 GARRISON PROFESSIONAL Commercial office rental at The Stone House. Excellent location. Rte 9 at Putnam/ Westchester border. $475/mo. Includes heat, electric, parking. Refs, Sec. Indian Brook Properties 845-788-4191 OFFICE SPACE 37 MAIN ST Rent incl heat, elec, CAC, parking. Next to train. Pls Call 845265-6301 GARRISON'S LANDING 2 offices, can be combined. 1 room 290 sq ft w/private bath $750. 1 room 230 sq ft w/river views $625. Heat + parking included. Walk to train. 845424-3937

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COLD SPRING 4BDRM HOME 2 bath, lvng rm, w/fireplace, dn rm, EIK, w/new appliances. Lrg yard w/built-in pool. Walk to train. Available immed. Newly painted. $2300 a month 845-809-5397

HELP WANTED PAINTER POSITIONS and painters helper. Full or part time availability. Must have own tools and transportation. 845-519-4746

FOR SALE QUEEN SIZE RAISED CAPTAIN'S bed with headboard and storage and drawers under, matching six drawer dresser. Both natural finish, heavy solid wood. $500. Call 914-804-0006 THIS END UP FURNITURE 3 seat couch 2 seat couch, chair, ottoman, cushions completely replaced. For pictures 845-7394087 IKEA VRADAL LOFT BED Excellent condition, light pine wood. with or without mattress. $75. Call 845-424-3366 MOBILE HOME 14x55 FEET Dover Plains NY 2 br 1 ba. Screened porch, car port, shed. 1/2 mi Metro North. For pictures 914-523-8436

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