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Wednesday, June 24, 2009

 Putnam Valley Graduation Edition 

Dunn Resigns from Special Board

Putnam Valley Honors Top Students

Panel will be seeking villagers’ feelings for foreseeable future

Valedictorian: Kristen Macher Putnam Valley High School is proud to announce the Valedictorian of the graduating class of 2009, Kristen Macher. Kristen w i l l b e a ttending Boston University in the fall, and hopes to major in PreLaw. Kristen is the Vice President of the Mu Alpha Theta Math Honor Society and a member of the National Honor Society, Spanish Honor So-

ciety, and the Tri-M Honor Society. She has volunteered as a Guidance Office Intern and a Library Media Aide; she is the Book Club chairperson; and she participates in the Foreign Language Club, the Swim Team, Volleyball, and is a PTSA Student Representative. Kristen is an active member of Model Congress and was a member of the PVHS News 12 Challenge team in 2007-08. (See Valedictorian on Page 7)

Salutatorian: Janelle Herelle Putnam Valley High School is proud to announce the Salutatorian of the graduating class of 2009, Janelle Herelle. Janelle will be attending the Massachusetts Institute of Te c h n o l o g y in the fall, with plans to major in chemical engineering. Janelle is a member of the National Honor Society, the Mu Alpha Theta Math Honor Society, and the

French Honor Society. She has been a member of the PVHS Dance Te a m a n d i s currently cocaptain of the group. She is a peer tutor and has ushered at performances in the Putnam Va l l e y H i g h School Performing Arts Center. Outside of school, Janelle has been an assistant catechist at her church, a People-to-People Student (See Salutatorian on Page 7)

by Joe Lindsley Jr. After three years of discussion, meetings, and surveys, a special panel created by the Cold Spring village board “is just at that point where they are starting to zero in” on the key questions it was created to address, according to the panel’s chairwoman, who resigned last week due to a disagreement with the village about the operation of the small panel with the big name, the Special Board for the Comprehensive Plan/Local

Waterfront Revitalization Plan. The special board was created in 2006 to update Cold Spring’s 20-year master plan. Now, after three years of discussion and analysis, it has released a draft of that plan to the public for comment. After receiving input from the villagers, the special board will redraft the plan, perhaps within the next six months, and then present it to the village board. At that point, the village board will begin a dialogue about deciding whether to accept the special board’s recom-

mendations to change village code and zoning regulations to meet a certain vision for the village. Last week the special board’s chairwoman, Karen Dunn, resigned along with two other board members, Jan Thatcher and Lillian Moser. This is where things become more complex. Dunn says she resigned because the village board was encroaching upon the autonomy of the special board, while Mayor Seth Gallagher says “That’s completely contrary to what ( S e e D u n n o n P a g e 11 )

Special PVHS Graduation Page - See Page 7

Retiring PV Teachers, Sports Stars Recognized by Annie Chesnut The Putnam Valley Board of Education met on June 18, 2009 for a meeting with a comparatively light agenda but a strong emotional impact. In Board President Tina Mackay’s absence, Board Vice President Dr. Guy Cohen officiated, along with Superintendent Dr. Marc Space. Dr. Space had the happy duty of presenting Pride in Putnam Valley Awards to the members of the 2009 PVHS girls’ softball team, coached by Heather Miench, which had a stellar season cut short by an unanticipated loss to Albertus Magnus in the Section One finals game. Nineteen and two overall, they were league champions, and Miench was named league Coach of the Year. A handful of proud players represented the team as awards were handed out. PVHS golfer Tommy Wharton was also recognized, along-

side his proud coach, Bruce Johnson. Wharton was the first PVHS golfer to reach postseason play. He was named All League, and after finishing in 28 th place after two rounds of sectional play, All Section. These are all firsts for Putnam Valley’s golf program. Mr. Johnson was named the varsity golf league Coach of the Year by his peers. There was a colorful and comprehensive presentation on the Putnam Valley Reads program, led by the Putnam Valley PTA’s English Language Arts Committee chair, Roberta Velichko, along with a cadre of active parent and professional volunteers. The multimedia presentation outlined the program’s annual events and ongoing projects. These include adult and child book clubs that run throughout the year, the PARP (Parents as Reading Partners) program, the Holiday Community Read, and other events. It is clear

Photo by Catherine Garnsey

Father’s Day on the Banks of the Hudson River by Catherine Garnsey The Donaghy Family spent part of the Father’s Day weekend with a tee-ball practice session at the Riverfront Park in

Longtime PVHS special education classroom teacher, Les Luca, right, and teacher aide, Janet Reale, were two of the retiring teaches honored at the PV Board of Ed meeting on June 18. Photo by Annie Chesnut. that the program, which be- Park, inviting the hundreds of gan fewer than three years participants in the Putnam Valago, is continuing to blossom. ley youth baseball program to One project under discussion come read a book on baseball that Ms. Velichko described and enjoy hotdogs and other is a one-time baseball read- baseball-themed refreshments. ing event to be held in Town (See Put Valley on Page 7)

Internal Audit Gives Haldane Good Marks Why did forty teachers show up, and then leave early? by Michael Turton The Haldane school year is winding down. Their academic demands now behind them, seniors prepared for last Saturday’s graduation while hoping for good weather. And with the budget approved for the upcoming year, the workload has also lightened, at least temporarily, for Haldane Board of Education trustees as they eased through a light agenda at their June 16, 2009, workshop.

One non-agenda item did at first give the impression that something dramatic was about to take place at last week’s meeting. A group of about forty teachers gathered outside the Merritt building and then entered the meeting en masse just as it got underway, filling the room beyond its capacity. The teachers are in the midst of contract negotiations with the district, no small matter, given that wages and benefits make up more than three-

quarters of a budget that now tops twenty million dollars. School Board president Dave Merandy didn’t formally recognize the group, but drew chuckles from all in attendance when he said, “I’m glad to see so much interest in the audit report,” the first formal item that would be considered on the agenda. The teachers sat and stood patiently throughout the entire meeting, listening to reports, making no comments. The

meeting took on an expectant air. Was it a show of force? We r e t h e r e t e a c h e r s t h e r e to underscore their contract demands? Would there be a confrontation of some sort? Then, as trustees began to discuss the last item on the agenda—a boat cruise on the Hudson River hosted by outgoing trustee Bruce Campbell—the teachers silently filed out of the room, one by one, having asked nothing and (See Haldane on Page 9)

A Brainstorm During Put Valley Discusses Philipstown Summit Rural Zoning by Michael Turton A conversation took place at the Philipstown Town Hall on June 17, 2009, which could have a significant impact on how local governments function. And, if the preliminary discussions that took place that evening hold true, the result could be savings to area taxpayers. Board members from the Town of Philipstown, Village of Cold Spring, and Village of Nelsonville met to brainstorm ways that they can share facilities and services as a means of trimming costs. Every member of the three boards attended.

Few stones were left unturned as the elected officials freely discussed increased cooperation while stopping well short of proposing outright amalgamation. Such discussions have become common across the state in recent months, as municipalities scramble to find ways to cut costs in the wake of reduced revenues from such sources as the tax on mortgages, which have shrunk dramatically in the wake of the global downturn. Mounting pressure from the outside may also have been a factor in calling the meeting. Philipstown councilman (See Philipstown on Page 11)

by Michael Mell The June 17, 2009, Putnam Valley Town Board meeting began with a hearing about a proposed local law to create agricultural and agricultural/ residence zoning districts. The town has taken an ad hoc approach in past years and it is “now time to create a codified system consistent with state law.” said town attorney Bill Zutt. The proposed legislation will only apply to farms within the agricultural district and is intended to prevent abuse of properties designated at farms. The proposed law also seeks to prevent excessive residen-

tial density from designated agricultural use reverting to residential. Michael Ligori, Esq., who is the Dover town attorney, appeared representing Ralph Adorno, who opposes the proposed law. Ligori cited four primary reasons in opposition: 1)landowners may suffer economic injury caused by limitations of the underlying zoning district; 2) the law will act as a disincentive to agricultural development, against terms of the comprehensive plan; 3) it would unfairly affect small landowners; and 4) it would conflict with state law 305A (See PV Board on Page 11)

Cold Spring on Saturday. Above, Doug Donaghy, a City of Yonkers Firefighter, coaches his 5-year-old son, Dougie, on his batting technique, while his other son,

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Residents Discuss Vision for Cold Spring Someone forgot about Haldane by Michael Mell The Special Comprehensive Plan Board met at the Cold Spring fire house on the evening of June 18, 2009, to review the goals for the village and, as, then-chairwoman Karen Dunn said, to see whether “we have listened properly.” Dunn had announced her resignation from the board the previous week, due to what she said was a conflict with the village board. Created by the village board in 2006, the special board has been charged with updating the village master plan and developing a comprehensive plan for the future development of Cold Spring. The past three years have been spent gathering data, speaking with residents, public officials, and other stakeholders to assess the needs and desires of “the people who live here.” The vision for the village is to “retain its special character . . . while recognizing its fragility and the need to maintain its economic vitality.” Led by facilitator James Thomashower, the sixteen in attendance divided themselves around three tables to review the draft statement with an eye toward answering the following questions: Are these the right goals? Is the list of goals complete? Are (See Special Board on Page 11)

Cold Spring Likely to Unemployment Rises Raise Sewage Rates in Putnam County by Michael Mell Leading off the June 16, 2009, Cold Spring Village Board workshop, Water & Sewer Superintendent Greg Phillips gave a detailed report on needed repairs and upgrades to the sewer system. Phillips anticipates a sewer fund balance of $123,000 for the fiscal year ending May 31, 2009. He told the board that “less pumping” and uninitiated projects were responsible for the $25,000 increase over the 2008 fund balance. The current village budget contains a contingency $20,000 for “sewer and sanitary systems” but is not intended for capital projects. The superintendent’s report identified four systems requiring repair, upgrade, or replacement: inflow and infiltration, aeration blowers, pump stations, and confined space. The village inflow and infiltration system distributes water through the village. The water and sewer department is under Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) mandate to conduct a “flow study” to “identify the sources” of leaks “and then correct them.” The prescribed study is estimated to cost the village $30,000 per

PUBLIC NOTICE Philipstown The Recycling Center on Lane Gate Road will be closed on July 4.

year for the next three years. “Initially, the DEC wanted us to do it all at once,” said Phillips. In addition to this annual outlay, approximately $2,500/day will need to be spent to “televise suspect areas.” At this time, no monetary value has been assigned

$90,000 to be spent on water study for any corrective action that may be necessary. The replacement of sewer treatment system aeration blowers represents the largest chunk of funding needed. Now approaching 37 years of operation, the blowers are past the end of their life cycle. The draft report, by engineering firm Malcolm Pirnie, cites a cost of “between $342,370 and $387,000,” depending on the option chosen by the village. Mr. Phillips described the difference represented by the two costs as between “big bubbles or small bubbles.” The aeration process creates bubbles, which are part of the processing. Both large and small bubble systems would be effective, but the choice will need to be guid(See CS Board on Page 11)

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by Eric Gross Putnam’s rate of unemployment has climbed to 6.6 percent, an increase of one half of one percent from April’s 6.1 percent rate of unemployment. Despite last month’s increase, Putnam finds itself with the lowest percentage of unemployment in the eightcounty Hudson Valley. Last week The New York State Labor Department reported the May statistics, which came as no surprise to Putnam lawmakers. Putnam Legislator Dan Birmingham, who chairs the legislature’s Economic Development Committee, said, “job losses were fairly widespread” which he called a “sad reflection of difficult economic times.” Birmingham said the county’s rate of unemployment rose substantially over the 3.7 percent recorded in April of 2008. In May of 2008, the county’s rate of unemployment was 4.3 percent. The lower Hudson Valley region has lost more than 11,000 private-sector jobs in the past 12 months where statewide, more than 800,000 jobs have been eliminated due to the struggling economy, according to the Labor Department. County Executive Robert

Bondi continues to express hope that with the arrival of summer jobs in the fields of hospitality, leisure, and construction, employment will pick up. Bondi, a former college economics professor, said some areas were seeing job growth already. “Educational and health services have added jobs, primarily in the fields of social assistance and healthcare.” Bondi said he remembered a decade ago, when Putnam led the state with the lowest rate of unemployment. In 1998 Putnam’s rate of unemployment was as low as 2.7 percent, a far cry from what promises to be a record rate this year. NYS Labor Department spokesman John Nelson told the PCN&R that New York’s job market was not getting any better: “As a matter of fact it’s getting worse. Jobs in the private sector declined by 2.3 percent in May. I can’t believe that things will be getting better before they get worse.” Each county within the Hudson Valley observed an increase in unemployment during the latest reporting period. Westchester’s rate rose from 6.5 percent to 7 percent, while in Dutchess County, the rate of unemployment climbed from 7.6 percent in April to 7.7 percent in May.

What’s Inside Opinion

Sports

Steven Mattson’s Putnam Pastimes: Visiting Patterson’s Great Swamp

The Importance of Newspapers

Lacrosse Dinner Honors Top Players

Letters to the Editor

Little League Champs

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Wednesday, June 24, 2009

Health Officials Urge Residents to ‘Fight the Bite’ Police Focus on Stopping by Eric Gross sign is a rash resembling a d e v e l o p We s t N i l e f e v e r. dren to apply the repellent Drunk Drivers in Putnam

Before we go on to lighter topics, our thoughts and best wishes go to Kenny of the Elmesco Citgo gas station. He had a motorcycle accident and will be hospitalized for quite some time. We will keep you updated. Just the other day our postman said, “ I think this paper should do an expose on where the sun went. I didn’t sign up for work in Seattle; I really didn’t.” Well the sun is out now at least for a little while. Enjoy it, Mr. Postman and everyone else too. Take notice there will be a Bike Decorating Contest on July 4th during the Parade, which starts on Chestnut St. by the Museum at 1:30pm. You can decorate a tricycle, a Schwinn, a tandem, any type

of cycle you have. 1st prize: $50, 2nd: $30, 3rd: $20. Birthday greetings to Terry Alexander, Christopher Filippelli, Carmine S. Romano, Rina Colamarino, Saige Connelly, Shashi Kapadia, Kellie Rizzi, Caroline Lee Schweikhart, Charlie Nobile, Allie Larocca, Paul Landsd a l e , Te d d y T h o m a s , B o b Myers, Kaitlin Needleman, Alexander Logan, Matthew Clinton, Matt Mayo, Bridget Villetto, Jackie Villetto, Roberto Muller, Keith Evans, Jim Ely, Linda Weaver. And special anniversary wishes to Betty and Mackey Budney. Special Congratulations also to the 2009 Graduates of Putnam Valley High School, who mark their commencement on Friday, June 26.

Warm weather, an unseasonably wet spring and outdoor activities all spell trouble for residents of Putnam County unless they protect themselves from mosquitoes and ticks. The Putnam County Health Department has called on communities from Carmel to Cold Spring to “fight the bite” by protecting against Lyme disease and West Nile Virus. C o m m i s s i o n e r D r. S h e rlita Amler told the PCN&R that Lyme disease can have “serious implications” if not identified and treated early. “The most noticeable

bull’s eye or solid patch that develops from 3 to 30 days after a tick bite.” Dr. Amler said other symptoms of early Lyme disease include fever, fatigue, headache, stiff neck, muscle aches, and joint pain. She has suggested that if any of the symptoms persist “contact your healthcare provider.” West Nile Virus is caused by the bite of an infected m o s q u i t o . D r. A m l e r s a i d the virus can cause “serious illness and, in some cases, death.” The National Centers for Disease Control estimate that 20 percent of those who become infected will

Mild symptoms include fever, headache, body aches, and occasionally skin rash and swollen lymph glands. Symptoms of severe infect i o n i n c l u d e h i g h f e v e r, m u s c l e w e a k n e s s , s t u p o r, and disorientation. Dr. Amler said both diseases were easily preventable by taking precautions. “Wear light colored clothing with long sleeves, and pants to keep ticks off your skin, while making it easier to see ticks on your children.” Dr. Amler said some families consider using an insect repellent. “Be careful and thoroughly read all label directions. Never allow chil-

on their own bodies.” Steps can be taken to reduce the number of ticks and mosquitoes on one’s property. Dr. Amler suggests removing breeding areas for mosquitoes, such as standing water in buckets, flower pots, birdbaths, children’s wading pools, and other containers. She has also suggested reducing the number of ticks by “controlling brush and l e a f l i t t e r, w h i c h a r e p r e ferred tick habitats. Keep children’s play areas and playground equipment away from shrubs, bushes, and other vegetation.”

Putnam County is getting tough on intoxicated motorists. Despite police on the state, county, town, and village levels arresting suspected drunks in record numbers across the county, Putnam’s STOP-DWI program has received a Special Traffic Options Program to Combat DWI grant that is being used to further rid area roads of the potential deadly drunk. Putnam STOP-DWI Coordinator Gene Funicelli and the agency’s administrator Naura Slavinsky welcomed representatives from a variety of police agencies as well as members of the District Attorney’s staff to a meeting last week at the Putnam Probation Department to discuss a new STOP-DWI vehicle being used by each of the county’s village and town police agencies. Lt. Michael Cazzarri of the Carmel Police Department called the new STOP-DWI car a “great asset. It was operated around the clock for the past month and the numbers of

arrests were amazing. This is a tremendous tool. Cars were being pulled over throughout Carmel and Mahopac each day. This has been a very positive endeavor.” Funicelli said each police department would get the car on a monthly basis. The Cold Spring Police Department has been using the car this month. Officer-in-Charge George Kane praised the vehicle and its technological gadgetry: “My officers really love it. The plate reader is amazing and has resulted in a number of arrests. Thanks to the county, we in Cold Spring have had use of the vehicle because it would have been financially impossible for our small municipality to purchase such technology.” Kane said the car sends an “important message. Our goal is to rid Putnam County of intoxicated drivers as well as those who continue to drive with suspended or revoked licenses or registrations.” —Eric Gross

Meetings This Week THURSDAY 6/25 7:30 PM - Putnam Valley Zoning Board of Appeals

FRIDAY 6/26 PUTNAM VALLEY HS Graduation

MONDAY 6/29

TUESDAY 6/30

WEDNESDAY 7/1

No Meetings Scheduled

7:30 PM - Cold Spring Board Weekly Workshop

7:00 PM - Haldane BOE Reorganization Meeting - Merritt Building (WED) 7:30 PM - Philipstown Board Weekly Workshop

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Our Lady of Loretto Celebrates Confirmation

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 Fri. June 26 - Fellowship B B Q D i n n e r, 6 p m , P a r i s h Hall FRANCISCAN FRIARS OF THE ATONEMENT Route 9, Garrison 424-3671 graymoorcenter@ atonementfriars.org Sunday Eucharist - 11am, Pilgrim Hall. Daily Mass - Mon. - Sat. 11:30am. Mondays - Holy Hour, 8pm. Centering Prayer - 8pm. Monthly Prayer Meeting 2nd Sunday of every month at 2 p m. Reco v e r y I n c . e very Wednesday, 7:30pm. Renewal Farmers’ Market: Every Friday, 10-3, during growing season. 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 - Sun., 10:15am. Holy Days: 8:15am & 7:30pm 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]

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

I t Ta k e s a C o m m u n i t y t o Raise Glynwood’s Barn

On Saturday, June 6, Glynwood celebrated the kick-off to the 2009 growing season with a good old-fashioned b a r n r a i s i n g p a r t y. L o c a l residents showed their support by arriving in car loads with hammers in hand. Morning workers were inspired b y Mayor S e t h G a l l a g her, who played lilting Uilleann tunes on his bagpipe from the hillside above while they completed nailing the siding to the last wall of the barn, then broke out the barn red and started to paint! But the day wasn’t all about

work. Families enjoyed an alfresco lunch of homemade chili, sandwiches, and cookies while listening to bluegrass by The Wickers Creek Band. The kids built scarecrows, learned how to pull wool and make butter, and enjoyed sack races. “We can’t thank the community enough for their support of this important project,” said Glynwood’s President, Judy LaBelle. “The new livestock barn is much more than four wide walls and one very large roof, because it’s central to the mission of Glynwood Farm and the future of farming in the Hudson River Valley. Our farm’s mission is to test, innovate, and teach techniques that demonstrate the economic viability of environmentally sustainable farming. It’s also a model of adapting old farms to new market opportunities. All of this contributes to Glynwood’s larger mission of saving farming in the Northeast.”

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: 10:30am Chancel Choir Rehearsal: Wednesdays 7pm Office Hours: Monday and Wednesday 9-11:30, Tues. and Thurs. 9-2 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 Timothy Henderson South Highland in Garrison worship service at 9:30am. Cold Spring worship service at 11am. Sunday School occurs during worship service time through June 2009. 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 ST. JOSEPH’S CHAPEL A mission Chapel of Our Lady of Loretto Church Upper Station Rd., Garrison, 265-3718 Sunday Mass: 10:15am

PHILIPSTOWN REFORM SYNAGOGUE P.O. Box 94 Cold Spring, NY 10516 Unless otherwise indicated, all services take place at St. Mary’s Parish House, Cold Spring. For more information call 265-8011 and leave a message or e-mail philipstownreformsynagogue @gmail.com 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+ Sundays July 19 and 26 Attic Sale, 10am-4pm, at the Temple. HISTORIC TOMPKINS CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 729 Peekskill Hollow Road, Putnam Valley (845) 528-7280 Rev. Gordon Bienvenue (914) 736-6480 www.tompkinschurchny.org 1st Sunday of the month worship: 2pm

Healthcare Expo is a Forum for Women of All Ages The First Annual Women’s Healthcare Expo sponsored by the Fishkill Community Action Network (FishkillCAN) will take place on Saturday, June 27, 2009 at the Fishkill Recreation Center from 1-5pm. “In response to President’s Obama’s declaration of a National Day of Healthcare Service, FishkillCAN will provide women of all ages and stages of life a forum on the services available to us in our local community,” stated Angela Valles, organizer and Fishkill resident. “As primary caretakers, women tend to place themselves second to their families. This expo is about our health and wellbeing.” The event will include breast cancer education by the Sister Network-a support group of cancer survivors, support services by Semper

Fi Parents of the Hudson Valley-a network of parents w ith children in the mili tary, and domestic violence education by The House of Hope Women’s Shelter. Dr. Mario Malvarosa will answer questions regarding drug and alcohol abuse and Town Councilwoman Heather Malvarosa will provide free blood pressure screenings. Also scheduled are live fitness demonstrations, free Reiki and massage services, women’s self defense training, and other healthcare related services and products will be displayed. A raffle will be held to benefit House of Hope Domestic Violence Shelter. To volunteer This event is free and open to the public. For more visit www.fishkillcan.com or for vendor opportunities, contact Angela Valles at 845-797-9810 or [email protected].

On Friday afternoon, June 12th, thirty-three young men and women from Our Lady of Loretto Parish received the Sacrament of Confirmation. His Excellency, Bishop Dominick Lagonegro, Vicar of Orange County, was the principal celebrant and conferred the Sacrament, assisted by the pastor, Father Brian McSweeney, and the associate pas tor, F ather G abriel Awuafor. The Catholic Church teaches that the Sacrament of Confirmation completes the Sacrament of Baptism. Baptism is the sacrament of re-birth to a new and supernatural life and Confirmation is the sacrament of maturity and coming of age. Our Lady of Loretto

Confirmandi have been involved in a two-year course of study, “Out of Classroom Christian Experiences,” and service to the Church and the community in preparation for this day, under the leadership of Catherine Garnsey, the Director of Religious Education, Rob Garnsey, Coordinator of Religious Education, and Catechists Mary Connelly, Pat Fitzgerald, Matthew MacMahon, Steve Marino, Diana Roda, and Catherine and Carl Treuter. Thanks to all the others who made this year’s Confirmation a success: Jennifer Fariel, Chickie Pidala, Josie Pidala, parents, sponsors, and the 8th graders and their families.

Gillian Thomson and Samuel Guevara are Wed

Photo by Jocelyn Filley Gillian Akiko Thomson and Samuel Anthony Guevara, both of Manila, The Philippines, were married in the Chapel of Our Lady Restoration, Cold Spring, on June 13. The Reverend Steve Ruetschle performed the ceremony. The bride, known as Kiko, is a daughter of Hiroko Nakamura Thomson, also of Manila, and the late James Marsh Thomson. Her mother is an artist who has exhibited in Maui and in various galleries in Asia. Her father was a diplomat with the United States Foreign Service in Bangkok, among other posts, before going into business in Thailand and later in The Philippines. Kiko, who competed as a swimmer for The Philippines in three Olympics, is a reporter for Probe Productions, and currently a Commissioner of The Philippines Sports

Commission. The groom, known as Chips, is a son of Amelita Dayrit Guevara and Ricardo Palma Guevara. His mother was a concert pianist, who in 2001 performed in Merk i n H a l l , N e w Yo r k C i t y, as part of a piano quartet called Damas de Marfil, or Women of Ivory. His father was chairman and president of MCCI Corp, a joint venture between Union Carbide and the Guevara family. Chips is an entrepreneur who is in the business of alternative fuels. He converts diesel engines to run on vegetable oil for public transportation in The Philippines to help curb air pollution. The bride’s uncle, Thanos Adamopoulos, who is with the Brussels Symphony, played the violin, accompanied by a sister of the groom, Maria Paz Guevara-Miller, on the piano. Amelita Guevara joined him to play the recessional. Bride’s attendants were her sister, Julia ThomsonFontana, Matron of Honor, of New York City, and Lenora Luisa Isabel Cabili, Maid of Honor, of Manila. Christian Monsod, New York City, was Best Man. The reception was held at Riverview and afterwards at the home of local residents, Marcelline Thomson, an aunt of the bride, and her husband, David Duffy.

Garrison Students Excel The second marking period of the Spring Term of the 2008-2009 school year has ended at The Harvey School in Katonah, New York. The following students, all of Garrison, have either earned a Cavalier Scholar Certifi-

cate, a place on the Headmaster’s List, or a place on the Honor Roll for this term: Alexa Marconi – Grade 10; Shaniceé McKoy – Grade 12; Natalia St. Lawrence – Grade 9; and Nicolette St. Lawrence – Grade 10.

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Obituaries Morris Slocum Roberts Morris Slocum Roberts, age 64, of Garrison, and Charleston, SC, died peacefully on June 19, 2009 at Columbia Presbyterian Hospital. He grew up in Ligonier, PA, was graduated from St. George’s School, Harvard College, Wharton Business School, and Columbia Teachers College. After a career in finance he taught Global Studies at the New York City Public School Frederick Douglass Academy. He served as Treasurer of Planned Parenthood of New Yo r k C i t y, a Tr e a s u r e r o f Darkness to Light in Charleston, SC, President of the Garrison’s Landing Association

and Garrison’s Station Plaza, a Tru s t e e o f t h e K o r n f e l d Foundation, and a Trustee of the Hudson Valley Hospital. He was a loving brother to Toby, Robin, and Henry Roberts, devoted husband to Katherine Osborn Roberts and wise father to Timothy and Alice and to Charles ton, his chocolate lab. He will be remembered for his mischievous sense of humor and fearless love of life right to the end. There will be a celebration of his life at 12pm on July 11th at St. Philips Church in the Highlands in Garrison. Donations may be made to the Hudson Valley Hospital, attn: Bill Dauster.

Victoriea Hamilton of PV is Honored by Her Church Victoriea Hamilton of Putnam Valley was honored on June 7, 2009, by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for completing a four-year religious education course. Victoria attended the earlymorning scripture class every day before school. She also received the Young Women Recognition Award for completing a six-year service and character program. She is the daughter of Jay and Christine Hamilton and a recent graduate of Putnam Valley H.S. She will be attending Franklin Olin College of Engineering this fall.

Renewal Farm Market Stand Grows Hope Project Renewal and St. Christopher’s Inn are col laborating on a new farm market stand “We grow hope. And vegetables and flowers.” This is the goal of Renewal Farm, a social purpose enterprise run by Project Renewal, a not-for-profit organization committed to improving the lives of homeless men and women. In collaboration with St. Christopher’s Inn at Graymoor in Garrison, Renewal Farm is a six-month worktraining program for 24 homeless men in recovery from substance abuse who are struggling to rebuild their lives. Organized around running an organic farm and retail business, the program trains men in marketable skills and places them in jobs and housing when they complete the program. Along with the vocation component, the men participate in St. Christopher’s Inn intensive 60-day substance abuse treatment program. In March 2008, Project Renewal partnered with St. Christopher’s Inn to operate a transitional housing and vocational program for homeless men in recovery from chemical dependency and alcoholism. One of the very unique aspects of this program is the operation of a small organic

farm and greenhouse on land provided by The Garrison. At Renewal Farm, the men are helped to nurture their own lives while cultivating healthy, wholesome organic g r e en s , v e g e t a b l e s , h e r b s , and flowers. While helping to operate the farm the men learn how to maintain their sobriety, develop employable skills, good work habits, and obtain jobs and housing. Now, the public is able to enjoy the wonderful organic produce grown at Renewal Farm, while supporting the men. E a c h F r i d a y, d u r i n g t h e growing season, a farm stand will be set-up in front of the St. Christopher’s Inn ThatNothing-Be-Lost Thrift Shop. The stand will be open from 10am until 3pm and offer a range of organically grown seasonal produce including luscious lettuce, peppery arugula, vitamin rich greens, and fragrant annual and perennial herbs. As the season progresses summer squash, tomatoes, flowers, and other delicious vegetable will be available. The St. Christopher’s Inn Thrift Shop is located on Route 9 in Garrison. For more information, contact David Harrington, Project Renewal Program Director, at 845 3351141 or david.harrington@ projectrenewal.org.

Three PV Teachers Receive Certificates of Appreciation At the June 17, 2009, Putnam Valley Town Board Meeting, Supervisor Tendy awarded certificates of appreciation to three Putnam Valley teachers. Performing Arts Center director Susan

Cummings, music teacher Ryan Odell and math teacher Gerard Carline were each cited for “fostering of the performing arts and in outstanding dedication to the students.”

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Tue. June 30 - Babywearing Show & Tell hosted by holistic moms network. Bring slips, wraps, pouches, etc., share tips and learn. Desmond-Fish Library, Program Room. www. holisticmoms.org

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

THIS WEEK: Thu. June 25 - Bingo at Our Lady of Loretto Parish Hall, Cold Spring. Doors open 6pm, first game begins at 7:15pm. Fri. June 26 - Fellowship BBQ Dinner, 6pm, Parish Hall, St. Mary-in-the-Highlands, Cold Spring Sat. June 27 - Little League closing ceremonies, 9D fields 10am (arrive by 9:30), pitch, hit & run contest; award presentations at 11am, coaches game around 1pm. Food & drink throughout the day.

Sat. June 27 - HH Land Trust Take-a-Hike! Anthony’s Nose w/ NY-NJ Trails Conference’s Geof Connor. 10, U-bend parking area, Rte. 202 & 6, one mile so. of Bear Mt. Bridge. 2.5hrs., Level: Difficult. www. hhlt.org, 424-3358 Sat. June 27 - CSEA Veterans’ Info Day, 11am-3pm, CSEA Office, 568 Rt. 52, Beacon. Vendors, Division of VA Affairs, etc.; learn about benefits and programs. 845-831-1000. Sat. June 27 - Indoor/Outdoor flea market, 10am-4pm, sponsored by Putnam Valley Grange 841, 128 Mill St, cnr. of Peekskill Hollow Road. Sun. June 28 - River Valley Cup: PV vs. Philipstown Little League: 12pm Minors/2pm Majors/4pm Coaches, Kids’ games at 9D field across from Haldane., coaches’ game at Mayor’s Park on Fair St. Sun. June 28 - Garden Conservancy’s Tour of Garrison Gardens. Private garden tour via shuttle bus to 5 gardens. Incl. picnic lunch & closing reception. Rain or shine. 11am5pm. Park at Garrison train station for shuttle. $40p/p. www.gardenconservancy.org. Sun. June 28 - Walkabout at Tilly Foster Farm. Guided historical tours, 1pm. Reservations rec, space ltd. 845-279-4474, www. tillyfosterfarm.org.

Fri. July 3 - Putnam Community Service Network. Understanding diversity; managing a culturally diverse workplace. Mahopac Library. 9:30 - 12:30. $30. 914997-6700, ext. 740 Sat. July 4 - Quadricentennial Community Day, Cold Spring. 2pm parade, music starting at 5pm, fireworks on Dockside property, 9:15pm. More details tba Sat. July 4 - Fourth of July service at Mekeel’s Corners Chapel. 10am. Service in thanksgiving for this great country. 265-3902 or [email protected]. Sun. July 5 - Cold Spring River Festival, Mayors Park, Fair St., 75 vendors selling antiques and arts & crafts outdoors. 9am-5pm, rain or shine. 265-4414 or www. ColdSpringRiverFestival.com

Sat. July 11 - HH Land Trust Take-a-Hike! Storm King Mountain, w/ Andy Chmar. 9am, Storm King State Park parking lot off Mountain Rd., Cornwall. 3 hrs, moderate to difficult level. www.hhlt.org, 424-3358 Sun. July 12 - Tri ‘n Du Putnam Triathlon/Duathlon, Veteran’s Memoral Park. Swim/bike/run or run & bike only. www.NYTRI. org, 845-247-0271. Mon. July 13 - Annual Golf Outing, Partners with PARC. Full day, 18-hole, cart, lunch, cocktails, dinner, auction, etc. Centennial Golf Club, Carmel. $225/pp or $850/per foursome. 11am-12:45pm reg; lunch, practice, 1pm shotgun start. Also post-golf dinner only, 6pm, $75/ pp. www.PutnamARC.org, 845278-PARC, x287. Thu. July 16 - Cold Spring Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors meeting. 6pm, Butterfield Library. Thu. July 16 - Bingo at Our Lady of Loretto Parish Hall, Cold Spring. Doors open 6pm, first game begins at 7:15pm.

Sun. July 5 - Cold Spring Area Chamber of Commerce Summer Sunset Music Series.

Fri/Sat July 17/18 - Putnam Kennel Club All-Breed Dog Show, 8:30am-4pm, Stormville Airport. Incl. obedience trial. PutnamKennelClub.org

Sat/Sun. July 4/5 - Stormville Antique Show. 600 exhibitors, rain or shine, no pets. 9am-5pm, free. stormvilleairportfleamarket.com

Sun. July 19 - Walkabout at Tilly Foster Farm. Guided historical tours, 1pm. Reservations rec, space ltd. 845-279-4474, www. tillyfosterfarm.org.

Thu. July 9 - Cold Spring Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors meeting. 6pm, Butterfield Library.

Tue. July 23 - Kruckers Picnic Grove Summer Picnic. Lunch, Dinner, Music, Dancing, Games, Bingo.”Philipstown Seniors,” members $38, non-members $43. Eileen 265-5098.

Thu. July 9 - Bingo at Our Lady of Loretto Parish Hall, Cold Spring. Doors open 6pm, first game begins at 7:15pm.

Thu. July 23 - Cold Spring Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors meeting. 6pm, Butterfield Library.

Sat. Aug. 8 - Cold Spring Fire Company Clambake, 10am-5pm at Mayors Park, tickets $50p/p, call 265-9241.

Thu. July 23 - Bingo at Our Lady of Loretto Parish Hall, Cold Spring. Doors open 6pm, first game begins at 7:15pm.

Sat. Aug. 8 - River to River Poetry Festival, 11am-11pm, Howland Ctr, 477 Main St., Beacon. HowlandCulturalCenter.org

Wed/Fri July 24/26 - 38th Annual Putnam County 4-H Fair. Putnam County Veterans Memorial Park, 201 Gypsy Trail Road, Carmel. Free admin. & parking. For info visit www.cornell.edu/ putnam, 845-278-6738. Sat. July 25 - Constitution Island Garden Day, 10am-3pm. House and Revolutionary War tours, boat rides, presentation by Glynwood Ctr. Shuttle runs from south end of Metro-North CS parking lot. 845-446-8676, www.constitutionisland.org. Sat. July 25 - HV Renegades baseball game & welcome home event honoring returning combat veterans at Dutchess Stadium. 5pm; tickets for registered VAHVHCS veterans are free. RSVP to OEF/OIF office at 845-8312000, ext. 5016 before 6/26. Thu. July 30 - Bingo at Our Lady of Loretto Parish Hall, Cold Spring. Doors open 6pm, first game begins at 7:15pm. Sat. Aug. 1 - Haldane Class of 1979’s 30th Reunion. Dutchess Manor. Graduates from other years invited as well. More details tba. Robin, ristlusardi@ optonline.net or 845-284-2255. Sat. Aug. 1 - Lake Peekskill Family Day, day-long party at North Beach. Music, games, food, tug of war, more. Thu. Aug. 6 - Bingo at Our Lady of Loretto Parish Hall, Cold Spring. Doors open 6pm, first game begins at 7:15pm.

Sun. Aug. 9 - Beacon Sloop Club Corn Festival, Riverfront Park, 12 noon-5pm. Music, children’s activities, free sails on Woody Guthrie, fresh corn. www.BeaconSloopClub.org, 845-542-0721 Sat/Sun Aug. 15/16 - Daniel Nimham Intertribal Pow Wow, details tba, www.VisitPutnam. org, 800-470-4854. Sun. Aug. 16 - Concert: Andy LaVerne, piano and John Abercrombie, guitar, jazz standards and original compositions. 4pm, free. Chapel of Our Lady Restoration, 45 Market St., CS, park at Metro-North station. Sat. Aug. 29 - Putnam Chorale, 2nd annual Summer Sing & Open House, Mozart’s Requiem w/ orchestra, 7:30pm, First United Methodist Church, Brewster, free. Sun. Aug. 30 - Tour de Putnam Cycling Festival, 153-5-75/100 mile routes. www.VisitPutnam. org, 800-470-4854. 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. 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. Sat. Sept. 12 - Bake sale. sponsored by South Highland UM Church, 9:30am-noon, in front of Foodtown 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. 13 - HH Land Trust Take-a-Hike! Night Sky Outing w/ astronomer Frank Suits. Bring blanket & binoculars. 8pm, Garrison Golf Club parking lot. 2 hrs, easy/family friendly. www.hhlt.org, 424-3358 Sat. Sept. 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 Sun. Sept. 20 - Concert: Jason Cutmore, piano, playing Albeniz, de Severac and Schubert. 4pm, free. Chapel of Our Lady Restoration, 45 Market St., CS, park at Metro-North station.

Sun. Sept. 20 - Walkabout at Tilly Foster Farm. Guided historical tours, 1pm. Reservations rec, space ltd. 845-279-4474, www.tillyfosterfarm.org. Sun/Thu Sept. 20/24 - Philipstown Seniors trip to Wildwood, NJ, 5 days/4 nights, visit Atlantic City, winery tour, Cape May boardwalk & boat cruises. $379 incl. 3 dinners/4bfasts. Eileen, 265-5098. Sat. Sept. 26 - 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. 26 - 32nd annual Cold Spring Harvest Festival. Starts at 10 am; details tba. Fri. Oct. 2 - HH Land Trust’s 20th Anniversary Celebration Dinner, The Garrison. For tickets call 424-3358. The Putnam County News & Recorder is happy to announce your event. A complete listing of Coming Events is 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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Flute and Harp Featured in Doansburg Recital

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 Sat. June 27 - Defensive Driving Course, 10am-3pm, bring bag lunch, $35p/p, $20 for young adult accompanied by an adult. Reg. req’d. Sun. June 28 - Dramatic reading of poetry by Emily Dickinson & Walt Whitman performed by Susan and William Kinsolving. 4pm. 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 discussion group 3rd Tue. of each month, 7:30pm 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 Aug. 2/23 - 17th Annual Art After 75 Show, opening reception Sun. Aug. 2, 3-5pm VAN BRUNT GALLERY 137 Main St.. Beacon (845) 838-2995 www.vanbruntgallery.com June 27 - July 27: Quad 2 Exhibit, 7 Artists; reception: Sat. June 27, 6-9pm Gallery open Thu/Mon 11am6pm HOWLAND LIBRARY 313 Main St., Beacon (845) 831-1134 www.beaconlibrary.org M, W, F: 9:30am - 5:30pm Tu & Th 9:30am - 8pm Sat.10-4pm, Sun.12-4pm Ongoing Programs: Mondays – Wii Bowling for Seniors. 1–3pm. Free. No registration required. Tuesdays – “Knit Together” knitting club. 10–11:30am. Free. No reg. req’d. Wednesdays - Toddler Tales, 2 to 3 yr olds, 10:30-11:15am. No reg. req’d. Wednesdays - Come & Play We d s . , 1 0 : 3 0 - n o o n , b r i n g a toy Wednesdays - Stitches Kids Knitting Club, 3:30-5pm Thursdays – Board Games f o r A d u l t s . 1 0 – 11 : 3 0 a m . Free. No reg. req’d.

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-4pm, Closed Sundays until September 13 Thu. June 25 - Peter Feinman talk on the history of the Middle East, 7-845pm. Tue. June 30 - Babywearing Show & Tell hosted by holistic moms network. Bring slips, wraps, pouches, etc., share tips and learn. Des mond-Fish Library, Program Room. www.holisticmoms. org 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 Public tours from June through September, Wed & Thu at 1 and 2pm, leaving fm South Dock at West Pt. Res. req’d. Sat. July 25 - Garden Day, 10am-3pm, house & Revolutionary War tours; depart fm CS Metro-North 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. July 11 - Ulster County Day: discount tour rates for residents; reg. req’d. TILLY FOSTER FARM MUSEUM 100 Route 312, Brewster (845) 279-4474 www.tillyfosterfarm.org Sat. June 27 - Meet the Animals: Delaware Chickens & more, 11am & 2pm Sun. June 28 - Walkabout historic tour, 1pm Sat. July 11 - Meet the Animals: Narragansett Turkeys, 11am & 2pm Sun. July 19 - Walkabout historic tour, 1pm

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: Two Lovers, Fri. June 26, 8pm; Sun. June 28, 8pm Sat. June 27 - George Benson, Annual Gala Fundraising Concert, 8pm Film: The Great Buck Howard, Sun. June 28, 3pm, Wed/ Thu July 1 and 2, 8pm Fri. July 10 - Aimee Mann, 8pm CHAPEL OF OUR LADY RESTORATION 45 Market St., Cold Spring 845-265-5537 www.chapelofourlady.com Sun. Aug. 16 - Concert: A n d y L a Ve r n e , p i a n o a n d John Abercrombie, guitar, jazz standards and original compositions. 4pm, free.

PHILIPSTOWN DEPOT THEATRE Depot Square, Garrison’s Landing philipstowndepottheatre.org (845) 424-3900 Fri. June 26 - Music Tracks: Ben Neill w/ Dave Rothenberg & Friends, 8pm Sat. June 27 - Music Tracks: The Veltz Family, 8pm Fri/Sat July 3/4 - Second Love - an original play by Mark Jacobs, 7:30pm Fri. July 10 - Music Tracks: Laura Benjamin 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. July 11 - Westchester County Day, $5/free admission for Westchester County Residents, 10am – 5pm Tue. July 14 - Guided Gard e n To u r - N a t i v e s i n t h e Garden, 6:30pm - 7:30pm, $10/members - no charge Sun. July 19 - Garden C o n s e r v a n c y O p e n D a y, 10am–5pm, $5/no charge for Stonecrop members or with Garden Conservancy admission ticket. Sat. Aug. 8 - Dutchess County Day, $5/free admission for Dutchess County Residents, 10am–5pm

A New Romantic Drama Comes to Depot Theatre

Second Love is a new romantic drama by Marc Jacobs about a man and a woman on a quest for happily ever after and a virtual reality machine that just might make it possible. Second Love opens at Garrison’s Depot Theatre on July 3 at 7:30pm and also plays July 4 at 7:30pm. Tickets are $15 for adults and $12 for seniors. Second Love asks the question: What comes after first love? The play follows Ross and Kate, a young upwardly mobile Manhattan couple, as they struggle through their first years of marriage and find that the attraction that drew them together is in desparate need of an emotional overhaul. Enter LIL, a virtual reality device. When Ross dons the machine, he enters a world in which he

becomes a character in a story he can write and rewrite himself; a story which can make all his dreams come true. Enticed by the possibility of living out all his fantasies in the machine, Ross must decide whether to give up his marriage to Kate or to face his marital problems head on. The story of Ross and Kate’s journey goes beyond the platitudes of traditional r o m a n t i c c o m e d i e s . Wi t h some unexpected high tech assis tance, K ate and ross learn about moving beyond the mythos of “happily ever a f t e r ” t o a d e e p e r u n d e rstanding of love and marriage as they explore Second Love. For tickets call 4243900 or visit www.philiptstowndepottheatre.org

Christine Smith (left) and Joy Plaisted. The Doansburg Chamber of all ages. Ms. Smith is a Ensemble will open its 2009 1981 graduate of the Juilliard season with performances by School of Music, Pre-College its duo of flute and harp. The Division, and she holds a program will be performed Masters Degree in Educaon Saturday, July 18 at 8pm tion. She has also received a at St. Mary’s in the High- Certificate of Commendation lands Episcopal Church at for Meritorious Achievement the intersection of Routes 9D from the School of Orchestral and 301 in Cold Spring, and Studies. Ms. Plaisted holds on Sunday, July 19 at 4pm a Masters Degree from the at Trinity Lutheran Church Juilliard School of Music. at 2103 Route 6, just west She has performed at venues of Brewster. The Ensemble in the United States, Japan, w i l l f e a t u r e f l u t i s t C h r i s - China, Hong Kong, France, tine Smith and harpist Joy Switzerland, and ScandinaPlaisted. Scheduled reper- via. toire for this concert includes Tickets for the concert are “Four Exotic Pieces” by Colin available at the door at $9 Brumby, “Three American for general admission and $8 Songs” arranged by Aaron Co- for seniors and students. For pland, Arvo Párt’s “Spiegel further concert information, im Spiegel,” “Ashokan Fare- or to order advance tickets, well” by Jay Ungar, “Sonata please call (845) 228-4167 for Flute and Harp” by J.B. or visit the ensemble’s webKrumpholtz, and a selection site at http://home.comcast. of traditional Japanese pieces, net/~doansburg. including “Haru No Umi.” Partial funding for this Ms. Smith and Ms. Plaisted programming is provided by h a v e b e e n h e a r d a t m a j o r the New York State Council performance venues around on the Arts Decentralization the world, including Carnegie Program, which, in Putnam Hall, the Saratoga Perform- County, is administered by ing Arts Center, and Lincoln the Putnam Arts Council. Center. Their artistic musicianship will please audiences

Desmond-Fish Summer Reading Gets Creative The 2009 Summer Reading Program at the DesmondFish Library, Be creative @ Your Library, features prizes, crafts, building workshops, and a free concert by Stacey Labriola and Louie Miranda. Children of all ages should come in and collect a summer reading calendar. If you read or are read to for 20 minutes each day, after 10 days, you collect a free prize. Read all summer long and get more prizes, including gift certificates for the library’s book sale and free kids’ meals from Applebee’s restaurant. Craft Hours, all at 4pm, take place on June 30, with a patriotic pillow sewing project, and continue on July 7 with Make a Musical Instrument; July 14 - Make a Nature Collage; July 21 - Finger Puppets; and July 28 - Learn to Crochet.

Each Thursday in July at 4pm there’ll be building workshops using different materials including Legos, craft sticks, and an assortment of craft materials. The Preschool Story Hour cont i n u e s e a c h We d n e s d a y a t 1:30. Children read stories, do crafts, and sometimes act out stories. This program continues throughout June and July. T h e P a r e n t - C h i l d Wo r kshop is held each Monday and Wednesday at 10:30-11:45am, for toddlers from 6 months to 3-plus years old. Karin Pollok, the music lady, will be visiting each Wednesday. On Saturday, July 11, at 10:30am, there will be a special treat, a free concert with music by Stacey Labriola and Louie Miranda. Bring the whole family.

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West Point Band to Present Free Concert on July 4

The West Point Band will present a free concert in celebration of our nation’s birthday. The concert will include the music of John Philip Sousa as well as other patriotic favorites. The band will close the concert with a performance of Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture featuring fireworks and live cannon. The concert is free and open to all on Saturday, July 4th at 8pm at the Trophy Point Amphitheater. Sixteen cannon shots are written into the score of the 1 8 1 2 O v e r t u re . T h e p i e c e opens with the plaintive Russian Orthodox Troparion of the Holy Cross “God Preserve Thy People” played by the woodwinds. The overture moves through a mixture of pastoral and military themes portraying the increasing distress of the Russian people at the hands of the invad ing French under Napoleon. The piece includes a Russian folk dance, “At the Gate, a t m y G a t e . ” A t t h e t u r ning point of the invasion, the Battle of Borodino, the score calls for five Russian cannon shots confronting a boastfully repetitive frag ment of La Marseillaise, the French National Anthem. A descending woodwind passage represents the subsequent retreat of the French forces, followed by victory bells and a triumphant repetition of “God Preserve Thy People” as Moscow burns to deny winter quarters to the French. A musical chase ensues, out of which emerges the anthem “God Save the Tsar!”

thundering with eleven more precisely scored shots. The overture utilizes counterpoint to reinforce the appearance of the leitmotif that represents the Russian forces throughout the song. Please allow extra travel time for the 100 percent vehicle and photo I.D. inspection at Stony Lonesome and Thayer gates. Due to changing security requirements at West Point, call the Academy Band’s hotline at 845-938-2617, or check www. westpoint.edu/special before leaving for the concert. An inclement call will be made at noon on July 5. If it is called inclement, the concert will move to 5 July at the same time and place. Please call 845-938-2617 or check www.westpoint.edu/band for this information. Handicapped parking is a v a i l a b l e o ff Wa s h i n g t o n Road across from Battle Monument (the large polished g r a n i t e c o l u m n a t Tr o p h y Point). There is a handicapped reserve area: approach Battle Monument and find this area on the sidewalk to the left as you look at the concert amphitheatre stage. This site is level with Washington Road. Bench seating is occupied during this concert; only grassy areas are open to the public. The Plain (where cadets often march) is off-limits to concert-goers. Washington Road will be blocked at 7:30pm. Plan ahead and arrive early for this event.

Young Associates to Visit the Mandeville House The Young Associates of the Putnam County Historical Society have been granted a unique opportunity to visit the Mandeville House, which is the oldest standing home in Garrison and Cold Spring, and a designated National Historic Site. Join hosts Zanne & Gordon Stewart and Melanie & Damian Lisotta for summer cocktails outside this nearly 300-year-old home, which served as headquarters for General Putnam during the Revolutionary War. Guests will also be treated to a tour of the grounds and the interior.

The event will take place on Saturday, June 27, at 5pm, and reservations are requried. The Young Associates is generously sponsored by Old Stone Kitchens and Country Flooring, www.countryflooringny.com. All proceeds from this event support the Putnam County Historical Society. For more information, please visit www.pchs-fsm. org or to RSVP, please call 265-4010. The Mandeville House is a white clapboard house, located on the corner of Lower Station Road and Route 9D.

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Wednesday, June 24, 2009

Editorial

Imagine If Newspapers Were Invented Today In the era of the internet, it is easy to become disconnected from one’s locality. We read national news and watch national television, and do not take enough time to check in with our neighbors. By providing a forum for civil discussion about those issues that matter most to us, the PCN&R plans to play a pivotal role in the democratic discourse necessary for self-government at the local level. Yet many today wonder if newspapers are still necessary. In answer to that question, the following article, reprinted from the newsletter of the New York Press Association, proposes that “We’d rave about newspapers if they were invented today.” If you are the parents of a graduating high school senior, consider buying your son or daughter a gift subscription to the PCN&R—an ideal way to keep your children connected to their roots as they head off to colleges near and far. If they ever decide to return home and start a business or run for office, they will surely be on top of the local news! —The Editors

I can understand why newspapers are not viewed as trendy today. After all, they were really the iPods of 1690.

KEN PAULSON But humor me, and consider this alternate history: I m a g i n e i f G u t e n b e rg h a d invented a digital modem rather than a printing press, and that for centuries all of our information had come to us online. Further, imagine if we held a press conference announcing the invention of an intriguing new product called the “newspaper.” That press conference might go something like this: We’re pleased to announce a new product that will revolutionize the way you access information. It will save you time and money and keep

you better informed than ever before. Just consider the hours you’ve spent on the Internet looking for information of interest to you. We’ve hired specialists who live and work in your hometown to cull information sources and provide a daily report tailored t o y o u r c o m m u n i t y, y o u r friends, and your neighbors. We a l s o k n o w t h a t y o u sometimes wonder whether you can trust the information you see online. We plan to introduce a painstaking new process called “fact checking” in which we actually verify the information before we pass it along to you. In addition to saving time online, you’ll also save money. You won’t need those expensive color ink cartridges or reams of paper because information will be printed out for you in full color every day. Yo u ’ l l a l s o s a v e m o n e y on access charges and those unpleasant fights over who gets time on the computer because this product will be physically delivered to

Letters US Mail: Supporting a Friend in Need To the Editor: This is for all of you who know Kenny of Elmsco. He was involved in a very serious motorbike accident on Friday and suffered multiple wounds. He was helicoptered to Westchester Hospital. His friends are creating a giant card for him and we are asking everyone who knows him to email a message for him and his family to goose@ highlands.com, or drop off a message to Leonora at The Country Goose. Then, in a few weeks, when he starts to recover, we would like to send him a gift basket from all his friends in Cold Spring. Highland Baskets will put something together, at their cost, and would probably accept a small donation from anyone able to help defray the costs. With appreciation for anything you can do for Ken and his family. Leonora Burton The Country Goose Cold Spring

A Wholesome Walk Into the Past To the Editor: We always knew we lived on a magical road, especially with Saunders Farm right down the way. We always love to walk our baby girl down our wooded dirt road, past the pond to see the turtles and various birds and onto the farm to visit the horses and cows. We usually run into a neighbor or two doing the same thing, neighbors who have become great friends. In the autumn we would marvel at the incredible sculptures and various art pieces dotted along the pastures at the farm, and Saturday evening added another great memory and something we will be looking forward to each year. If you weren’t able to make it to the barn dance we must say that you missed out on a truly wonderful event! The music was incredible and the square dance caller did a marvelous job! We danced till there was no more dancing and were among the last people to leave. To see the members of our great community come out and share their dishes and stories and smiles and fancy footw ork w as such a gift!

A g i f t t o o i s th e g e n e r o s ity that the Saunders family continues to share with all by opening up their farm to these wonderful events, especially this night full of old fashioned fun! Frank, Doris Jean, and Eowyn Song Kolarek Garrison

Positive Aspects of the Presbyterian Church & Food Pantry To the Editor: Anyone who has come to the First Presbyterian Church of Philipstown recognizes this small church of 60-100 regular members is rich in love and spirit. It is amazing that for such a small church we provide not only the Food Pantry but prepare and deliver meals to a soup kitchen in Peekskill, prepare and deliver meals and clothing to the homeless in NYC through our Midnight Run Program, help build houses with the Newburgh chapter of Habitat for Humanity, and we have a group of volunteers heading to Nicaragua in a few weeks to build homes for the poor. While we are rich in spirit, we are a financially poor church. Presbyterian churches are independent and do not receive any funds from their national or regional headquarters. This church for years has always charged organizations including Community Nursery School and other groups with the exception of the Food Pantry to partially cover heating and utility costs. Due to dismal economic times the First Presbyterian Church of Philipstown reluctantly had to add the Food Pantry to this fee list. As member of the Food Pantry Committee rest as sured that the Food Pantry is entering an exciting era with fresh and new ideas to better serve this important mission. We want to expand participation from community groups, religious, business, and government organizations. It may be a mission of our church but the Food Pantry is very much a community cause. We also want to encourage youth a n d c h i l d r e n t o v o l u n t e e r. My daughter and I volunteer and I think it is important to expose her to our nation’s silent epidemic – the working poor. The Pantry’s clients are

your home at the same time each day, for less than what you would tip the guy from Pizza Hut. You worry about your kids stumbling across porn on the Internet, but this product is pre-screened and guaranteed suitable for the whole family. And in a security breakthrough, we guarantee newspapers to be absolutely virus-free, and promise the elimination of those annoying pop-up ads. It’s also the most portable product in the world, and doesn’t require batteries or electricity. And when the flight attendant tells you to turn off your electronic devises, you can actually turn this on, opening page after page without worrying about interfering with the plane’s radar. To top it all off, you don’t need a long-term warranty or service protection program. If you’re not happy with this product on any day, we’ll redesign it and bring you a

to the

new one the next day. I can see the headlines now: “Cutting-edge newspapers threaten Google’s survival.” My point, of course, is that newspapers remain an

when we strive every day to publish reports of integrity and balance, when we ask the tough questions, when we fight to keep the public’s business public, and when we provide the kind of thorough and balanced reporting that is the lifeblood of a democracy, we fulfill our promise to that first generation of Americans who believed that one of the best ways to guarantee a democracy was a free and vigorous press. There are people counting on us. Ken Paulson is president of the Newseum and the F re e d o m F o r u m i n Wa s h i n g t o n , D . C . , and the former editor of USA Today. This article was reprinted w i t h p e r m i s s i o n f ro m t h e Ju n e 2 0 0 9 is s ue o f N ew s Beat, the newsletter of the New York Press Association.

We’d rave about newspapers if they were invented today extraordinary information bargain, and we shouldn’t be selling them short or lose sight of the qualities that make American journalism so critical to our democracy. When we do our jobs as j o u r n a l i s t s t h e r i g h t w a y,

Editor

PO Box 185, Cold Spring, NY 10516 email: [email protected]

working poor who often have more than one job. They are kind, respectful, appreciative people whom I am proud to know. Thanks to our volunteering, my daughter knows the poor are just like you and me except they have hit hard times. So if students, any scouting troops or youth groups, parents who want to share a new experience with their children or individuals who want to make a difference – call the church to volunteer. We welcome you! Just be prepared to have your heart warmed! Elise LaRocco Food Pantry Committee Member

Space Fee is Not Punitive To the Editor: The First Presbyterian Church of Philipstown is a mission rich church that supports many projects locally, nationally, and internationally. It is able to do these programs because there is a full-time pastor to assist and oversee the many committees, as well as the Deacons and the decision making body, the Session. There are only approximately 120 active members who support the church financially on a regular basis. Each week, everyone who attends worship is made aware of the year-to-date status of the church’s income and outlay in our weekly bulletin. The church runs in the red every year and has for a long period of time. Building use c o s t s m o n e y, a n d t h e c o s t of fuel oil has been a part i c u l a r l y l a rg e b u r d e n t h e past couple of years. Due to the wonderful generosity of the community at large, the Food Pantry has been able to realize more income than outlay - even given the difficult financial times and the growing number of pantry recipients. The space fee was never meant to be punitive; it was meant to help support each program’s own mission. A usage fee would never be charged to a non-profit that is doing good work but would fail because of the fee. A guest preacher this past Sunday at the church said that there are no bad people, just bad choices, and that, once you accept that, you can get your act together. After the service, I thought

about that and our community and our town paper. Maybe there are no bad newspapers. After all, we live in a country with freedom of the press. But newspaper editors can make bad choices. Turmoil exists in Iran, Iraq, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and North Korea - NOT in the Food Pantry. Large print headlines and sensationalism should be saved for the sensational - not the well-intended missions of the First Presbyterian Church of Philipstown. Jean Marzollo Cold Spring

outgoing coordinator and your editor Joe Lindsley. I don’t comprehend why this topic was brought forth in such an inflammatory onesided manner. I would hope the PCN&R understands this article undermines community trust and ultimately hurts those being served. Our goal at First Presbyterian is to serve the community and hope that s u p p o r t w i l l c o n t i n u e . We take this commitment very seriously and would not jeopardize community trust. Beverly Taylor Garrison

Spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ To the Editor: I’ve stood beside Rev. Leslie Mott late at night in NYC passing out cups of soups and warm clothing to the homless. I’ve swung a hammer next to her on Habitat for Humani t y p r o j e c t s i n N e w b u rg h , constructing houses for the poor. I worked beside her in the church kitchen preparing meals to be delivered to a soup kitchen in Peekskill. I’ve listened as she sang hymns to a terminally ill member of our congregation during a home visit. And I’ve sat beside her as she puzzled and prayed over tight budgets trying to help keep a small church and its mission projects running .....a much harder task than handing out soup at midnight on cold street corners. I’ve never known a pastor so committed to feeding the hungry, clothing the naked, sheltering the homeless, and comforting the afflicted. I’ve never been part of a congregation so committed to mission and social service. Ronald Sopyla Elder First Presbyterian Church of Phillipstown

Figment of Imagination To the Editor: As a long standing member of the First Presbyterian C h u r c h a n d p a s t c o - c o o rdinator of the Philipstown Food Pantry, I take offense to the article written in last week’s paper. In fact, there is no turmoil or sinister division between the food pantry and the church except in the mind of the

River Day a Huge Success To the Editor: It is hard to imagine a nicer day than the one that thousands of people experienced in Cold Spring earlier this month. Great weather, fun food, music and the tall ships were the order of the day, and that order was filled. Many stores were very busy, the restaurants were packed, and from what I have heard some of the retailers had banner days in sales. A s a r e s i d e n t , I w a s r eminded of what an incredible place we live in as I watched the tall ships sail up the majestic Hudson. Many people worked on this event and helped make this day amazing. Debbie Darman, who many of you reading this probably know, was one who was intimately involved in organizing this event. In conjunction with other dedicated volunteers, this event had few flaws and was well received by all. As a former Chamber Board member, I have seen Debbie work on the Music Series and draw people together and seen her encourage people to volunteer their time and services to the community. This type of outreach is what this community thrives on, and what makes Cold Spring the special place that it really is. From the bands who donated their time, the vendors who were there to service the needs of the attendees, the majestic tall ships which inspired us all, and the weather which could not have been more perfect, this event is one that will long be remembered. Randall Chiera Cold Spring

Reflections on Graduation To the Editor: Your “Commerative Graduation issue” supplement of June 17 bears, as usual, special commendation. We see pictures of the young men and women, most of them born in or near Cold Spring, who have contributed so much to our community by their successful completion of our excellent school system’s educational facilities. Haldane has nurtured and helped to develop these young men’s and women’s life experiences. As they now prepare to enter lives beyond school, the confidence and skills they take with them are the bequest of Haldane’s administration and faculty. Congratulations, Graduates! Congratulations, Haldane! Your June 17th supplement is also very special to me, personally. On its last page it celebrates one activity of a remarkable young man, Gregory Casement. F or mor e than ten year s after coming to live in Cold Spring, I could be seen daily walking on Main Street with my dog Dexter. It was through this large, friendly dog that I first met many of my current village friends and acquaintances. In 2005, a life threatening accident put a halt to my walking the vigorous Dexter. In response to an advertisement for a dog-walker, Gregory showed up and, after parental approval, began his duties. Without specific instruction, he walked the dog to most of the same places, including the newspaper office, that I had walked him. As the months passed a friendship developed between Greg and myself. At first it was the Yanks and the Mets; later it was about his school and extra-curricular activities. It became an engaging communication between a young person and an older man. Greg managed it skillfully. I believe that all three of us—Dexter, Greg and myself —benefited. It is very pleasant to see that the Putnam County News staff is able to share some of this genuine joy. John P. Eaton Cold Spring

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Wednesday, June 24, 2009

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PUTNAM VALLEY GRADUATION 2009

PV Students Inducted into National Honor Society N at i o n a l H o n o r S o c i e t y I n d u c t e e s / P u t n a m V a l l e y H i g h S c h o o l 2009 Samantha Arzon, Ian Azcue, Jetmir Berisha, Rebecca Bierhoff, Savannah Brown, Jennifer Davis, Sarah Liscia, Trevor Mahnert, Ashley Marks, Maria Pagani, Gina Raus, Kristen Ricci, Kaitlyn Smith, Georgia Sommer, Stephanie Stoisits, Anthony Tyndal, Sara Zevola. NHS Advisor: Mr. Edward Schmitt N at i o n a l J u n i o r H o n o r S o c i e t y I n d u c t e e s P u t n a m V a l l e y M i d d l e S c h o o l 2009 Sayaka Abe, Michael Adamski, Jessica Adukuzhiyil, Juliana Azeredo, Marian Beneraf, Gent Berisha, Eric Biedermann, Brian Bottini, Michael Brady, Jason Brenish, Christopher Bruno, Samantha Budu, Nicole Christmas, Kyle Christopher, Austin deMey, Christian Gilleo, Anna Gragert, Madison Hamilton, Madison Hoyos, Victoria Hyndman, Isabel Jacobs, Abigail Kelvas, Gustave Leone, Max Levinson, Luke Liszewski, Eric Macher, Audrey Malek, Timothy McIntyre, Taylor McLean, John Messinger, Emily Sainz, Clare SantaColoma, Samuel Schechter, Rahhim Shillingford, Norbert Smietalo, Galen Smith, Andres Soto, Sarah Sperling, Ty Torregrosa, Vincent Torsiello, John van deVeerdonk, Kathryn Van Develde, Amanda Volpe, Melissa Wagner, Emily Weise, Ryan Yetter. NJHS Advisor: Ms. Phyllis Conlin

PUT VALLEY (Cont’d from front pg.) Next up was Nick Bellantoni, who outlined plans for a new bus shed to be constructed during the coming year. The building includes a staff lounge/ gathering area, two bus bays, a restroom, a utility room, and an outside bus washing area. The project incorporates two construction stages, at a total cost of $1.145 million, and contemplates the use of as much “in-house” labor as possible, however Bellantoni indicated that there are already developments that will require additional expenditures for which estimates are not yet available. These include a DOH-required stand-alone septic system and a DECmandated underground sand filtration system to collect storm water, filter silt and pollutants from the ground runoff, and release this runoff into the ground aquifer. Additionally, Bellantoni indicated that the DEC might decide that the area around

the building must be paved. This will, he indicated, “add to the complexity of the storm water retention system and increase the cost of the project.” The current calendar calls for submission of construction documents to the State Education Dept. - June 30, 2009; SED review & approval - September 1, 2009; Bidding process - September 15, 2009; Bid opening - October 6, 2009; Start construction - October 15, 2009. In the absence of figures on the additional expenditures it has not yet been made clear how any of this will impact the 2009-10-district budget. In other business, retiring special education teacher Les Luca and teacher aide Janet Reale were honored with plaques for their service. The entire list of district retirees for 2009 is Jerilynn Cohen, Giuseppe Costantini, Sylvester Luca, Christine McDermott, Milagros Morelli, Linda Pre-

giato, Janet Reale, and Lorraine Sasso. Several important openings were filled during the resolutions portion of the meeting: Ms. Pregiato, the retiring District Clerk, is being replaced by Ms. Maureen Bellino, the current secretary to PVHS Principal, Jonathan Bryant. The duties for this position have been sizably increased to include being the confidential secretary to the superinten-

dent, as well as handling p.r. and media outreach for the district, which had been provided through a part-time outside consultant since 2001. Additionally, the muchdiscussed position of athletic director is now filled. Mark C. Lybolt received a three-year probationary appointment as Director of Athletics, Physical Education and Health, effective July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2012 and According to the amendment, Mr. Lybolt holds permanent certification as a school district administrator, permanent certification in physical education, and permanent certification in health education. There are two summer meetings scheduled for the Putnam Valley BOE: one on July 9 and one on August 20, both at 7pm in the PVHS cafeteria.

VALEDICTORIAN Outside of school, Kristen is a Girl Scout, a Vacation Bible School volunteer, and a church thrift store organizer, and has worked as a lifeguard, cashier, and tutor. She is the daughter of Joyce and Greg Macher of Cortlandt Manor.

SALUTATORIAN Ambassador, and last summer she attended the Curie Academy at Cornell University. Janelle was also the 2008 PVHS recipient of the RPI Medal, and most recently, the Ciba Science Award. At the 2009 PVHS Senior Awards night, Janelle was honored for her academic successes in both math and science. She is the daughter of Cecilia and Michael Herelle, of Putnam Valley.

P V H S C l a s s o f 2 0 0 9 S e n i o r R e c o g n i t i o n s , Aw a r d s , a n d S c h o l a r s h i p s 2009 ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIP Dillon Chesnut, Janelle Herelle, Kristen Macher, Lauren McIntyre, Natalia Stockinger CSEA AWARDS: Cindy Belotti Memorial Award—Lindsey Wood Julio Morales Memorial Award—Christopher Brothers CHRISTINE McHUGH MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Matthew Cordaro, Christina Ryan DUSTIN STRUMKE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Yessenia De la Cruz, William Ries

VFW POST 746 AWARD: Walter Sherwood JEWISH WAR VETERANS OF AMERICA HERITAGE AWARD Lindsey Wood PUTNAM VALLEY BUSINESS ASSOCIATION JACQUELINE LYNFIELD MEMORIAL AWARD Edward Michael Knapp PUTNAM VALLEY ROTARY CLUB AWARD Victoriea Hamilton, Courtney Bobik FULVI SCHOLARSHIP AWARD Megan Mahoney

PUTNAM VALLEY VFD SCHOLARSHIP Anastasia Hartman- Bailhache, Ian Cummings, Victoriea Hamilton, Heather Valle

PUTNAM CO. RETIRED TEACHErS ASSOC. AWARD Joseph Garofalo

PV FEDERATION OF TEACHERS SCHOLARSHIPS Jenna Isabella, Megan Mahoney

MILTON CARPENTER FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP Caitlin White

JOHN C. KLEINEGRIS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Christopher Brothers

PUTNAM CTY CHILDREN’S COMM. SCHOLARSHIP Nicole Scott

KELLY CORTESI TOUCH A CHILD SCHOLARSHIP Elizabeth Regan

HUDSON VALLEY GATEWAY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SCHOLARSHIP Dillon Chesnut

MAKE A DIFFERENCE CLUB AWARDS Elizabeth Regan, Christina Ryan, Jenna Isabella, Lauren McIntyre,

CIBA FOUNDATION HS SCIENCE AWARD WINNER Janelle Herelle

JEAN DiMARCO AWARD FOR SERVICE AND EXCELLENCE Victoriea Hamilton, Kevin VanDevelde

DANIEL SELDIN AWARD Jenna Isabella JACK DINERSTEIN MEMORIAL SCIENCE AWARD Caitlin White

THEATREWORKS’ PERFORMANCE AWARDS Jenna Isabella, Zachary Flegar

DEPARTMENT ACADEMIC AWARDS: Michele Belanich—Art Kevin VanDevelde—Band Priscilla Rodriguez—Chorus Dillon Chesnut—English Megan Mahoney—LOTE-French Jenna Isabella—LOTE-Spanish Janelle Herelle—Math Anthony Zanfini—Phys Ed. Janelle Herelle—Science Megan Mahoney—Social Studies Walter Sherwood—Technology

ATHLETIC AWARDS Female Athlete Award—Ashley Morgan Male Athlete Award—Christopher Orlando, William Ries Female Scholar-Athlete Award—Victoriea Hamilton Male Scholar-Athlete Award—Thomas Wharton

NEW YORK BLOOD CENTER SCHOLARSHIP AWARD Christopher Brothers

PTSA AWARDS: Jessica Diomede Memorial Art Award—Michele Belanich Lora Porter/Roger Backus Awards—Nicole Benvenuti, Christopher Brothers PTSA SEC High Achievement Award—Christina Moculski PTSA Scholarships—Kristen Macher, Danielle Orefice, Lindsey Wood, Megan Mahoney

PUTNAM COUNTY YOUTH BUREAU AWARDS: Stephanie Borrell, Thomas Elbrecht, Dylan Forrest, Megan Mahoney, Jennifer Ogden, Danielle Orefice, Cassandra Pasciucco, Laina Ramsey, Elizabeth Regan, Alexandra Rodriguez, Priscilla Rodriguez, Christina Ryan, Chrarles Siciliano, Kevin VanDevelde.

MUSIC AWARDS: John Phillip Sousa Award (Band)—Ian Cummings Louis Armstrong Award (Band)—Taylor Kuchera Julian Cintron Memorial Award—Ian Cummings National Choral Award—Nicole Benvenuti The Directors Choice (Choral)—Alexandra Rodriguez

DR. RHONDA KAUFMAN SCIENCE AWARD Julie Castro

HARRY G. SILLECK AWARD Lindsey Wood

PRESIDENT’S GOLD AWARDS FOR ACADEMICS: Michele Belanich, Courtney Bobik, Stephanie Borrell, Christopher Brothers, Julie Castro, Dillon Chesnut, Kimberly Christopher, Matthew Cordaro, Ian Cummings, Thomas Elbrecht, Kaicee Gallo, Victoriea Hamilton, Anastasia Hartman-Bailhache, Janelle Herelle, Jenna Isabella, Sara Kastuk, Edward Knapp, Daniella Leifer, Michael Lobo, Kristen Macher, Megan Mahoney, Siobhan McGee, Lauren McIntyre, Dana Miceli, Michael Mondelli, Ashley Morgan, Kristin Otero, Hannah Parzen, Nicole Scott, Giovanna Spica, Peter Sportello, Natalia Stockinger, Kaicee Tannone, Heather Valle, Alyssa Volpe, Kristina Vucetic, Ciara Walsh, Thomas Wharton, Caitlin White, Lindsey Wood.

PUTNAM VALLEY MUSIC ASSOCIATION AWARDS Janelle Herelle, Christopher Pittman PVHS STAGE CREW AWARDS Nicholas Cestaro, Ian Cummings ART DEPARTMENT AWARDS: Albert Matthews Memorial Art Award—Micaella Zygman Art Club Award—Michele Belanich ARMY RESERVE NATL SCHOLAR ATHLETE AWARD Matthew Cordaro, Caitlin White

NYS LOTTERY LEADERS OF TOMORROW SCHOLARSHIP—Francesca Sills PUTNAM VALLEY AMBULANCE CORPS SCHOLARSHIP Laina Ramsey ELKS’ LADIES CLUB OF PEEKSKILL AWARDS Daniella Leifer, Laina Ramsey, Ciara Walsh SENIOR LEADER AWARDS Katie Redmond, Alyssa Volpe, Kristina Vucetic, Tina Wallach PRINCIPAL’S LEADERSHIP AWARD—Kaicee Gallo SALUTATORIAN—Janelle Herelle VALEDICTORIAN—Kristen Macher

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Wednesday, June 24, 2009

Library Associates Dinner The Desmond Fish Library celebrated the fifteenth Annual Associates Awards Dinner on Sunday June 7th, 2009 at Monteverde at Oldstone Manor in Cortlandt Manor. Alice Waters, Legendary cook, natural food enthusiast, and author received the Hamilton Fish Award. Betty E. Green was awarded the Patricia Adams Award in recognition of her exceptional contribution to the Philipstown community. Irene O’Garden, Local poet and performer received the Alice Curtis Desmond Award. This major fund-raising event is sponsored by the Library Associates who assist with the Library’s continuing need to maintain and upgrade the facility and the beautiful grounds that surround it. A full selection of photos from the event will be posted to our website soon...dfl.highlands.com

Carinda Swann

Fred Osborn, Trustee; Amanda and Eddie Epstein

Vinny

Photos by Lori Adams e-mail: [email protected]

Desmond-Fish Library, Routes 403/9D • Garrison

T HE P UTNAM C OUNTY N EWS A ND R ECORDER HALDANE (Cont’d from front pg.) having made no comments. It was an intriguing incident in an otherwise routine meeting. Michael LaRocco, a member of Haldane’s Internal Auditing Committee, addressed trustees regarding the recently completed audit. State law requires that school districts conduct an internal audit annually. Haldane differs from many districts in that its committee is made up primarily of community volunteers, rather than school board trustees. Joe Curto was just elected to the school board and has served on the current committee as citizen volunteer along with Airinhos Serradas and LaRocco, with trustee Evan Schwartz acting as liaison on behalf of the school board. LaRocco indicated that the audit showed that there were no problems “of any significance” and that remediation had been put in place to deal with any issues raised in the past. He commented that auditors prefer to see financial tasks segregated as much as possible with specific functions assigned to specific individuals—a goal that he acknowledged is very difficult to achieve in districts such as Haldane where a small number of staff share numerous responsibilities. Curto praised Business Manager Ann Dinio for having put “rock- solid systems in place,” resulting in the favorable audit. Curto will continue to serve on the internal auditing committee for the upcoming year. Superintendent Mark Villanti updated trustees on several ongoing projects. He indicated that a grant request made through Congressman John Hall’s office for $1.5 million

in federal stimulus funds to help upgrade the elementary and middle schools’ heating systems has been pared back to $750,000 as it moves on to be considered by the Appropriations Committee. Villanti also commented that appropriate use of the Internet would be added to items included in the Code of Conduct by which Haldane students are required to abide. Major work to upgrade and repair the roof of the elementary and middle school, along with asbestos removal, will get under way at the end of June. Villanti also advised trustees that in his view it would be wise for the district to create a reserve fund to deal with the future cost of pensions. State law has recently been revised to permit the creation of such reserves. Trustees and the district’s Internal Audit Committee have identified the increased cost of pensions as a financial challenge that will become much more significant in the years ahead. In concluding his report Villanti indicated that recent results showed that the average proficiency in math among Haldane students has risen six points, from eighty-seven percent to ninety-three percent. Kellianne Egan, who was hired on May 5, and was scheduled to begin teaching at Haldane’s elementary school in September, resigned effective June 10, 2009. Egan was among 1,200 teachers who had applied for five vacant positions. No reason was given for her resignation. The Haldane Board of Education will meet once during the month of July and once in August.

A subscription to the PCN&R makes an excellent graduation gift.

LETTERS (Cont’d from front pg.) After 60 Years, No Swimming

in Brookdale Gardens. And you wonder why kids turn outlaw.

To the Editor: Twenty-two working class families have been locked out of their 60-year-old swimming pool. The reason? Not because of health or safety, since this seasonal streamfed pool has tested very clean for years, in fact much less bacterial problems than any of the surrounding lakes. No, the Putnam County Department of health decided to apply design rules for new pools requiring a minimum of one acre. Although the board of health could issue a waiver where there is no health or safety issue, they have instead insisted that the 22 homeowners with deeded rights to use the pool, spend over $50,000 for engineers tests before the board of health would even consider issuing a permit for the families to use the pool this year. Or, they say we can form an association, buy the land and insure it, which would cost over $50,000. How do you explain to our children that they cannot swim in their pool because the board of health decided that after 60 years of summer fun, our pool is too small to be legal. How do you explain to the homeowners that their deeded rights are gone, based on smallness not safety and their homes now devalued. Our local & county government officials have tried to intervene for the homeowners, and a state judge agreed that our little pool is grand-fathered, but the board of health still refuses to permit the pool. What does this teach our children? Our government is NOT for the people, by the people. There is no justice for the powerless little guy in our system where all are supposed to be equal, regardless of size. This is the civics lesson to the children here

Esther McHenry Putnam Valley

Fighting Gravity To the Editor: It seems to me that there is a very simple scientific solution for Mr. DiSarro who does not want to be mistaken for an intentional speeder and that is to the follow another rule of physics: apply downward pressure to the brake pedal! Peter C. Richter Garrison

Too Many Taxes To the Editor: I had contacted Sandra Galef about her president promising no tax increases for any family earning under $250,000 and any individual earning under $200.000. I make a lot less than $200.000, yet my local school board is trying to raise my taxes. Nowhere in his speeches did the president specify “no federal tax increases;” he plainly said “no tax increases.” I wanted to know what she was going to do about it. Is this known as political double-talk? In her reply which took quite some time she stated she had no idea of what the president said in his campaign speeches. Do we really want someone to represent us who doesn’t even know what her (democratic) candidate was saying. If she hadn’t been paying attention to the numerous commercials, then she should have gone back and watched the tapes before giving out such a useless answer. I sign this as a very disappointed citizen. Jerry Edelstein Garrison

Wednesday, June 24, 2009

Putnam Pastimes Venturing Into the Great Swamp of Patterson The Great Swamp is one of the prominent natural features of our area. We live all around it, but most of us rarely venture into it to explore this ‘other’ world. For most of us, the idea

STEVEN MATTSON of slopping through the muck and undergrowth for a couple hours, swatting mosquitoes and flies, while hoping we don’t get lost is not exactly the picture of fun. But a swamp provides significant ecologic benefits, and the Great Swamp has a unique beauty that has to been seen to be truly appreciated. The Patterson Environmental Park provides an opportunity to explore a portion of the Great Swamp without spending those hours in the muck. A short walk down a packed gravel road takes you from downtown Patterson to a boat launch on the edge of the swamp. It’s a nice, easy, level walk that doesn’t take long at all. To get there, take 311 into Patterson. Turn south onto Front Street near the railroad crossing, and head south a few blocks. You will see the Patterson Recreation Center on your right. We parked in the parking lot for the rec center and walked across the street. Just past the recreation center you will see the park’s dirt access road that heads east over the train tracks. The train tracks you will be crossing over are live. Be very careful because there is no traffic control device. As you start down the road, on your right is a small overgrown field with a few full-sized evergreen trees. They look a little bit unusual standing at strange angles, until you realize they have been pulled up by the

root ball and are just sitting there dead or dying. The road heads straight for a few hundred feet and then curves to the right. After the curve, there is an out-of-place rock formation. Large, square rocks are piled like blocks most likely castaways from the old quarry. In the past, this property has been both a quarry and a garbage dump. There is a small loop trail that leads behind these rocks for a better look. If you are brave – which I am not – there were lots of nooks and crannies to explore. A little past the rock pile you will arrive at the boating access point. There was a surprisingly good current considering how flat the area seemed. Exploring the water’s edge, we ran into a leech looking for a meal. Luckily, we weren’t it. And there were lots of crayfish in the water – some of a pretty good size. The walk back took us a little longer because the kids

realized we were sharing the road with lots of snails. Apparently there is some rule in the universe that says every child has to stop and examine every snail – I think some even got names before we could move on. As I mentioned earlier, this is a nice, easy walk over level ground, and it is popular spot for dog owners, canoeists, and kayakers. Aside from the main gravel road and the small loop trail around the rock pile, there were a few other side trails, but with all the rain lately they were too muddy to explore – even for a swamp! None of the trails are marked. It took our group of seven, ranging in ages from 4 months to 64 years, about 40 minutes round trip. Compared to our past hikes through the woods, the gravel road was nice because it had something to offer all three generations of my family - the kids burn off some energy running up and down, the parents can keep

the kids within sight, and the grandparents didn’t have to be professional hikers since this was a walk, not a hike. Since this is a swamp, dress accordingly and bring the bug spray. After exploring the Patterson Environmental Park, we visited a local museum with a surprisingly impressive, eclectic mix of items – including a real shrunken head, local historic artifacts, a well-organized rocks/minerals collection, and many other interesting pieces. But that is for a future article. The 23 acre Patterson Environmental Park is owned by the Town of Patterson. You can get more info at pattersonny.org. Steven Mattson has been a resident of Brewster for 10 years. He is currently writing a family-oriented book about the sights and adventures in and around Putnam County. He can be reached at dutchess92@ comcast.net.

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Il Postino to Screen at Howland The Italian film Il Postino will be shown at the H o w l a n d P u b l i c L i b r a r y, 313 Main Street, Beacon, on Friday, June 26 at 7pm in the Community Room. Il Postino is an unforgettable comedy that proves that passion, along with some artful deception, can win the most improbable love. The Howland Public Library shows a different foreign film each month. Each film includes a delicious culturally-matching dessert made by Ai-Ping Ma. The film will be shown in Italian with English subtitles. Admission is free. The library is located at 313 Main Street, Beacon.

Wednesday, June 24, 2009

Support Connection Offers Support Groups in July for Breast, Ovarian Cancer Patients Support Connection, Inc., a not-for profit organization that provides free, confidential support services for p e o p l e a ff e c t e d b y b r e a s t and ovarian cancer, offers a wide range of free support groups women with breast and ovarian cancer. Groups focus on topics pertaining to living with cancer through all stages of diagnosis, treatment and post-treatment. They are offered in Westchester, Putnam and Dutchess, and by toll-free teleconference. For a complete calendar of groups at all locations, visit www. supportconnection.org. Advance registration is required for all groups; call 914-9626402 or 800-532-4290.

The following support groups are scheduled in Putnam and Dutchess in July: At Putnam Hospital Center in Carmel: -Breast and Ovarian Cancer Support Group: second Monday of the month, July 13, at 10am -Breast Cancer Support Group: third Thursday of the month, July 16, 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 , July 15, at 7pm At Mahopac Public Library in Mahopac: -Breast Cancer Support Group: third Monday of the month, July 20, at 10:15am At East Fishkill Community

Library in Hopewell Junction: -Breast Cancer Support Group: second Tuesday of the month, July 14, at 10:15am To l l - F r e e B r e a s t C a n c e r a n d O v a r i a n C a n c e r Te l ephone Support Groups: These groups occur monthly via toll-free teleconference, enabling women with cancer to participate regardless of their location and from the comfort of their homes. -Breast Cancer Telephone Support Group: first Wednesday of the month, July 1, at 8pm -Ovarian Cancer Telephone Support Group: Second We d n e s d a y o f t h e m o n t h , July 8, at 8pm

Brain Games for Seniors at Howland Library Seniors are invited to participate in Brain Games each Thursday morning in July, f r o m 1 0 – 11 : 3 0 a m , b e g i n ning July 2. This five-session program is presented by the Dutchess County Office for the Aging and will include entertaining and challenging puzzles, games, and other mind-stimulating materials. Come be a part of the fun! The Brain Games event

will be run alongside the library’s year-round program of board games for adults. Refreshments will be served. No registration is required. For more information, please contact Alison Herrero, Adult Services Librarian, at (845) 831-1134, extension 105. The Howland Public Library is located at 313 Main Street, Beacon.

Highland Garden Club Enjoys an Al Fresco Picnic At the May meeting of the Highland Garden Club, Sally Donohue suggested that the yearly picnic be held at the Cold Spring Boat Club. She made the arrangements and on Tuesday June 16 the members gathered together, with a wonderful display of all kinds of interesting picnic dishes.

The food was great, the company was enjoyable, the weather was the best it had been for the last week. The scenery was beautiful there was a light breeze and the atmosphere was peaceful. A most enjoyable time was had by all.

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SPECIAL BOARD (Cont’d from front pg.)

happened.” From Mayor Gallagher’s perspective, the village board simply made a request to the special board, the latter itself a creation of the former, to offer input on what to do with the Marathon property. According to Dunn, herself a former village trustee, the village board of trustees was asking the special board to compromise its mission by considering particular properties rather than sticking to crafting a general vision for the village. Moreover, she said that the village board sought to appoint a liaison to speak on behalf of the special board— even though traditionally the chairman of the special panel had fulfilled that role. In effect, the appointment of Mike Armstrong as liaison prevented Dunn from representing her panel to the village board. “I think it’s important for people to know that there was a mismatch, that I was at odds with the way things are going in terms of procedure and we were not a totally independent or totally autonomous board,” Dunn told the PCN&R. “Our strength lay in our impartiality and the fact that we could work independently. We had been working independently, with communication with the village board, but without being told by the village board what to do and how to do it.” “ We made a request to them,” Gallagher said. “We are certainly entitled to make a request to them. The board went along with it. The board didn’t go along with what [Dunn] wanted.” According to Stephen J. Gaba, village attorney, the village board was entirely within its rights when it requested input about a specific property from the special board. A property owner “approached the village board and asked for a zoning change to allow residential development on his property,” Gaba said. “The village board, in considering his request, wanted input from the planning board and the comprehensive plan special board.” While considering specific properties is “not something that the comprehensive plan special board does as part of its preparation of the local waterfront revitalization plan or the special plan,” Gaba said that the special board can express its thoughts or feelings in regards to an informal request from the village board. “I don’t know if there was a misunderstanding or why they feel there was a demand from the village board,” Gaba said. Gaba also said that creation of a liaison between the boards was a request, not a mandate. But Dunn did not see it that way. “In our resolution it says that the chair and the vice chair are the people who speak for the special board and that they should be prepared to give monthly reports to the village board,” Dunn said. “And then all of the sudden we were told that they wanted someone else to do it, to create a whole new position of liaison from the special board to the village board, yet no other board in the village has that liaison.” Despite this difference of opinion, the remaining six members of the special board will carry on their work, and they will likely soon be joined by new faces. The board can have up to 11 members.

there any goals that should be omitted or combined? And what specific examples might be added to the statements in support of each goal? At the end of an hour’s discussion, each table presented their comments to the group for discussion. The special board will reconcile the comments from the evening’s discussion and incorporate them into the final plan document. Mr. Thomashower started the discussion, but things rapidly took on a life of their own. Issues were raised, comments made, discussed, phrased, rephrased, placed here, and then moved there, until each table reached a consensus on all eight goals. As each table reported, it

The process of revitalizing the village’s master plan is not a short, simple one. The special board’s first three years was a “period of inventorying and now we are starting to analyze it,” according to Dunn. Now, the five “task oriented groups” will engage in a “cross discussion.” After the cross discussion, the special board will present a draft of their report to the village board. But the journey will be far from over; next, “it has to go before the public for public comment, at least once, perhaps twice.” After that, the process enters the “implementation stage,” during which changes are made to the code or zoning regulations. Only after that, after the years of consideration, contemplation, meetings, and implementation, will the fruits of the new plan potentially be seen in the village. Does the process need to take so long? “It does take this level of scrutiny and consideration,” Dunn said. “You can’t do a slapdash job on it.” Dunn noted that while “most municipalities … would hire a consultant who would write the whole thing for them,” Cold Spring opted to designate a panel of resident volunteers, saving the village anywhere from $200,000-$300,000. Consisting only of residents, the special board is better disposed to address the problems this particular village places, Dunn said. “It is not somebody coming up with a plan and saying, well, this is the way a village your size should operate.” The special board did bring in a planning consultant, but only on a short-term basis. According to an April 30 report, Joel Russell was asked to “provide advice through a brief consultation on the comprehensive plan/LWRP planning process.” The consultant thought that “the Special Board has done an excellent job in assembling a tremendous amount of information and reaching out to the public to gauge preferences and perceptions.” Russell also encouraged the village to be somewhat wary of seeking a $50,000 state LWRP grant. Such a grant would oblige the village to follow potential onerous requirements and the state program might not “resonate with the ‘soul’ of Cold Spring.” The vitality of Main Street and the village’s business climate are a concern of the special board. According to Dunn, the board has thought about the possibility of attracting “perhaps business that would have less impact on schools or traffic than residential and still remain green and perhaps, even employ people.” In crafting the eight “visions and goals,” which were published in the June 10 PCN&R, the special board did look to other localities on the Hudson River, but mainly they focused on “what we have and what we don’t have,” according to Dunn. In the coming months, they might see how other similarly situated villages-- historic hamlets seeking to preserve the small-town aura while building a thriving economy--have addressed the problems they face. “We have to ask specific questions,” Dunn said.

became clear that, while all groups were in general agreement, each table was using a different lens to focus on different aspects of the goals. The initial work of one table was cast through the prism

One participant proposed addressing the issue straight on. This opened everyone’s mind. of education. Nowhere in the draft document was there any mention of Haldane or any other of the village’s educational entities. Haldane is perhaps the largest employer in the village and an organiza-

comply with the required setback. Bettuzzi presented a short history, saying that an above ground pool was originally installed on the property that was found not to be in compliance. When informed, he applied for and was granted a variance. Later, when this pool was replaced with an in-ground pool, it also ended up in conflict with zoning setback requirements, hence his appearance at the meeting, essentially asking for a variance of the variance. Supervisor Tendy and Trustee Yetter expressed the opinion that a penalty was warranted per local law #5, which could range as high as $1,000. Trustee Cinque disagreed, saying that a “stern warning” should be sufficient given that “there haven’t been many cases.” In his defense, Bettuzzi said that his property is an odd shape and that the installers inadvertently buried the correct site markers and measured from the “wrong place” on the property. He continued saying, “It wasn’t intentional . . . and only one portion of the pool is in violation.” Gene Yetter stated that a penalty should be assessed because Betuzzi had become aware of zoning requirements with the first pool and was therefore cognizant of the required setback before beginning work on the second in-ground pool. The board agreed and Mr. Betuzzi was fined $250. In a similar case, the lawyer for Mr. and Mrs. Kantor came

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CS BOARD (Cont’d from front pg.) tion that touches most of our children directly on a daily basis and, through them, us. Funding for Haldane makes up the largest part of property tax payments. The connection is omnipresent in the village and “you don’t need a stick in the eye,” said Dunn, to realize it. In the end, that table decided that goal #2 “Encourage Cold Spring to continue to be a diverse and neighborly community” would be the best place for Haldane. Another goal that grabbed focus of the table at which this reporter sat was No. 8, “Limit the growth of property taxes.” Following was a list of potential sources of revenue. The table felt there

was a disconnect between the goal and the proposed strategies. One participant proposed addressing the issue straight on. This opened everyone’s mind up and we rewrote the goal to read, “Address the issue of continually escalating property taxes and their effect on all sectors of the village.” In this manner, the participants continued discussing all the goals. The situation was repeated at each table, except that what remained and what was modified differed for each. Special board member Mike Armstrong said, “I thought it was a good meeting, too, and only wish more folks from the village had come.”  

before the board also requesting a waiver of civil penalties for a relocated stairway that encroached the prescribed setback by several feet. In preparation to sell their home, the Kantors found that an existing exterior stair was not in compliance and had it relocated. Later the building inspector, who was a guest at a social function held at the Kantor’s house, noticed that the relocated stair was still not in compliance, due to a deck that had been installed in the interim. They have corrected the problem and are now seeking redress from the board. Given the Kantors’ actions to meet the requirements of the zoning code, the board granted a waiver of civil penalties. In other matters CSEA labor relations specialist Glenn Blackman came to seek a resolution from the board to keep the Putnam County Certified Home Healthcare Agency a county-run department. Mr. B lack man cited n u mer o u s reasons why County Executive Robert Bondi’s desire to privatize the agency would be a bad idea. Chief among them is that “the government is not necessarily in the business of making a profit, but is in the business of serving the community.” Blackman went on to say that he “doesn’t feel a private organization can match the service” currently provided. “Although the program operates at a loss,” he said, “91 percent of program funding is returned to the county via

grants.” More concretely, the agency affords the opportunity for other programs, such as vaccinations, that will be lost if the program is privatized. In closing, Blackman asked the board to pass a resolution supporting the Certified Home Health Care agency and to “send a message to Mr. Bondi.” Sam Oliverio also voiced his strong support for the continuance of county-sponsored home health care. “A resolution has passed unanimously in the legislature” he said, adding that this is “a fundamental and essential duty of government.” Oliverio told the board that an RFP (request for proposal) may already have been issued, bypassing review by an independent agency. If this is the case, Oliverio says that the legislature might take Bondi to court under Article 78 for “arbitrary and capricious action.” Oliverio also criticized the county executive for his veto of $2.5 million appropriated for watershed septic repair to preserve drinking water quality. Although the money is in-hand, in a contingency account, Oliverio informed the board that Mr. Bondi does not feel this is a suitable item” for county expenditure. The legislature has voted unanimously to override the veto, but to no effect. “This may be cause” Oliverio said, “for another Article 78 action.”

Highways and shared personnel were two areas that the elected officials felt have potential for greater sharing— and, with it, reduced costs. Gallagher pointed to grants available for consolidating highway operations. Building Inspectors and Code Enforcement Officers, positions that each municipality maintains, were pointed to as examples of where consolidation might be possible. Wind energy, oil usage and purchasing, storm water management, recreation, assessors—even office supplies, each took a turn under the microscope. One topic that all present agreed was significant but beyond the scope of the evening’s discussions is the provision of emergency services, including fire protection and ambulance services. While those services represent significant costs

to residents, they are run by non-profit organizations that are not directly controlled by municipal councils. Eliminating duplication as a cost-cutting measure was also on the agenda. “This is an opportune time to look at where there is overlap,” Bill

PV BOARD (Cont’d from front pg.) Agriculture and Marketing, which states that local municipalities will not unreasonably restrict agricultural development. In conclusion, Mr. Ligori said that he “agrees with the goal of preventing abuse, but not with the methods.” There were no other comments and the board tabled the issue until the July 17 meeting. Supervisor Tendy began a discussion of incentive zoning, saying it is “important to preserve open space,” and that this is a “good tool to restrict or expand development to benefit the town.” This approach would allow the town to ask developers to add desirable amenities so as long as they do not conflict with the comprehensive plan. Trustee Wendy Whetsel said she feels “extremely uncomfortable” with this kind of zoning and sees “many opportunities for abuse.” Trustee Priscilla Keresey agreed saying “it is unnecessary . . . zoning already addresses the issue.” Trustee Robert Cinque opined that the “bottom line is you give something to get something . . . and we want to know what we will get.” Continuing, Cinque said it “could bed a useful tool in working with developers.” Supervisor Tendy agreed, but seeing the board divided, tabled further discussion. Zoning issues continued with a petition by Mr. Bettuzzi for a waiver of civil penalties for constructing an in-ground pool on his property that does not

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ed by initial cost, required 1,300 “sewer units” in the maintenance and life span. village and each unit is asA t h i r d o p t i o n , d e s c r i b e d sessed $60.30 per quarter. An by Mr. Phillips, would be to increase of $2/unit would net “simply replace” the existing $10,400/year; $3/unit would blowers with new, more effi- net $15,600/year and $4/unit cient units costing $250,000. would net $20,800/year. Mr. “Any way we choose to go,” Phillips acknowledged that said Mr. Phillips, “we need these increases alone are not t o b e g i n th e d e s i g n p h a s e sufficient, but said, “we need t h i s y e a r. ” P h i l l i p s b a l l - money for studies to deterparked engineering design mine exact costs and scope.” costs at 12-15 percent of the The superintendent told the project cost “putting us at board he would “continue anywhere between $30,000 to keep expenditures as low and $60,000.” as possible,” but cautioned T h e We s t that the low Street and expenditures K e m b l e Av The West Street of 2008-9 will enue pump “be the excepand Kemble stations both tion and not need replacethe rule, givAvenue pump ment of their en what is on stations both control panthe horizon.” els. “Materi- need replacement I n c o n c l u als and instalsion, he said, of their lation will “we can take be $20,000control panels small steps” to 22,000 for address these each locaitems “as long t i o n , ” s a i d t h e s u p e r i n - as the village plans for the t e n d e n t . M a y o r G a l l a g h e r big-ticket items.” pointed out that this work is In the discussion that folscheduled “in a week or so.” lowed, the mayor suggested Parts of the sewer and wa- that funding from NYSERDA ter system are located below m i g h t o ff s e t s o m e o f t h e ground in cramped and con- costs, as well as application fined spaces that need to be for federal stimulus monies. accessed from time to time. Trustee Robertson asked what O S H A a n d P E S H r e g u l a - the priorities were among the tions now require appropriate four items. Phillips identified safety gear and training for safety gear as the first priorvillage employees who may ity, followed by the inflow n e e d t o e n t e r a “ c o n f i n e d and infiltration study. space” for maintenance or In the absence of Trustees rescue. Mr. Phillips antici- Campbell and Falloon, the p a t e s t h a t t h e “ e q u i p m e n t board deferred decision to w i l l c o s t b e t w e e n $ 5 , 0 0 0 the next day on how large an a n d $ 7 , 0 0 0 f o r e a c h e m - increase to propose. Sewer ployee.” Trustee Robertson b i l l s a r e s c h e d u l e d t o b e asked whether the village can mailed to residents on July “ p i g g y b a c k ” w i t h a n o t h e r 15. The board does not wish community to reduce train- to lose a calendar quarter’s i n g c o s t s . S u p e r i n t e n d e n t worth of increased revenue Phillips said he thought it and public hearing dates were discussed with an eye towards would be possible. The final portion of the completion of the process in report identified possible fee time for the new rates to be increases to help fund the implemented. repairs. There are currently

FATHER’S DAY (Cont’d from front pg.) Julian, also age 5, plays the outfield. Also in the photo is Ernie, a dog visiting the park who apparently wanted to join the game. Mr. Donaghy remarked that his family moved to Cold S p r i n g f r o m Yo n k e r s 1 8 months ago and that he just loves the town, its riverfront location, and the activities

available for his boys. “We’re down here practicing for our last tee-ball game coming up on Monday,” he explained. When asked if he was also going to use a “pitchback net” for these practices, Mr. Donaghy replied, “They’re a little young for pitching right now, but I am sure that we’ll get one in the near future.”

Mazzuca suggested, pointing out that services offered by arts centers, recreation departments, schools, and libraries sometimes compete with each other. The talks were informal and intended as the opening round in what will no doubt be an

ongoing conversation in the months ahead. Committees were formed by subject area and will look into ideas suggested at last week’s meeting. The group will convene again in September.

PHILIPSTOWN (Cont’d from front pg.) Richard Shea commented that he had recently attended a workshop on shared services hosted by State Assemblywoman Sandy Galef. “New York State is considering sweeping changes—up to total consolidation,” Shea said. “Unless we show movement it may become heavy-handed later on,” he said, adding, “They are very serious about (consolidating) school districts.” A wide range of municipal operations was discussed including highways, recycling, personnel, office operations, building departments, assessment, services to teens and seniors, and local courts. Elected officials also used the forum to solidify their collective resolve to improve their revenue picture, through a scenario that would require cooperation from the Putnam County legislature. “Municipalities have to push for shared

sales tax revenue,” asserted Cold Spring Mayor Seth Gallagher. Currently, one hundred percent of all sales tax collected in Putnam municipalities goes straight into the County coffers. Philipstown Supervisor Bill Mazzuca pointed out that several years ago, town supervisors from across the county asked Putnam County to initiate a system in which municipalities would receive a percentage of sales tax revenue—but only when such revenues exceeded what had been budgeted by the County. Mazzuca said that even though as part of the suggested scheme, the County would keep a share of that windfall, the concept was rejected. “People at the state level have to support this (shared sales tax),” Gallagher said, pointing to counties such as Westchester, where municipalities already receive revenues from taxes collected by the county.

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Butterfield Library Kicks Alumni Concert at West Off Summer Reading Point Joins Jazz and Rock Be part of the excitement this summer at the Butterfield Library during Be Creative@ Your Library, the NYS Summer Reading Program. The fun starts this week w i t h a K i c k O ff P a r t y o n Saturday, June 27, at 11am. Children of all ages can sign u p f o r B e C r e a t i v e @ Yo u r Library, make a craft, and enjoy some pizza. Once they have registered, the reading race is on! Be Creative@Your Library is for children who are of preschool-age through 5th grade. To sign up, you need to fill out the registration form and select your reading level. Children who are not yet reading independently are “Family” readers and are at the “Finger-Painter” level. Emergent readers and those who can read short beginner books are considered “Independent” readers and are at the “Painters” level. Advanced readers or those reading chapter books are “Independent” readers at the “Artists” level. All levels will use the Reading Record to write down the books they have read. “Finger-Painters” must have 10 books read to them to qualify for a prize from the treasure chest. “Painters” will receive a prize after reading 5 books on their own. “Artists” will receive a raffle ticket for each chapter book read--books must be of the appropriate level for the child. Raffle prizes will include books, tickets to local events and more! When you sign up, you receive a free book to keep, bookmarks, and more. Draw or color a picture to be posted in the Children’s Room. The Library is also build-

LEGAL NOTICE L O C A L L AW # 1 2 2009 A L O C A L L AW A M E N D A RT I C L E SECTIONS 9 AND O F T H E C H A RT E R PUTNAM COUNTY.

The Nite Riders, back in the day... The West Point Band’s an- to perform pieces arranged by nual Alumni Concert will take former Jazz Knights members. place on Sunday, June 28, The Grainger Suite, written by at 6:30pm at Trophy Point former Jazz Knights guitarist Amphitheatre. With perfor- James Chirillo and part of the mances from the Jazz Knights 2002 West Point Bicentenand alumni, plus the reunion nial CD will feature another of the Nite Riders rock band, guitarist, Master Sgt. (R) Rob it promises to be an intrigu- Helsel and trombonist Master ing evening. Sgt. (R) Douglas Remine. The Nite Riders will take The Borg Suite, written by the stage for the first time alto saxophonist Sgt. Major since 1968. The group was (R) Jim Perry, will feature a p p o i n t e d i n 1 9 6 6 t o p e r- tenor saxophonist Master Sgt. form at official cadet func- (R) Bryson Borgstedt. Also tions and occupies a unique featured is the bebop stanniche in West Point history. dard “Hot House,” arranged Specialist 5 Tommy Sulli- by Dr. Jack Cooper, former van, a Field Music piccolo Jazz Knights saxophonist and player, organized the group. current associate professor It was a combination of his of music at the University of friends recently drafted into Memphis. Vince Corozine’s the Army and current mem- arrangement of Billy Joel’s bers of the West Point Band. “New York State of Mind” Sullivan’s fiancée at the time, r o u n d s o u t t h e a l u m n i a rCarolyn Wood, served as the rangements. group’s vocalist. After leavPlease allow extra travel ing the Army, Sullivan and t i m e f o r t h e 1 0 0 p e r c e n t N i t e R i d e r s d r u m m e r J i m vehicle and photo I.D. inWalker, along with Wood, spection at Stony Lonesome helped form the group Johnny a n d T h a y e r g a t e s . D u e t o Maestro and the Brooklyn changing security requireBridge. The group produced ments at West Point, call the gold records and appeared on Academy Band’s hotline at major television shows and at 845-938-2617, or check www. world-famous venues. Sulli- westpoint.edu/special before van later went on to help form leaving for the concert. Ramatam with Jimi Hendrix’s For concert information, drummer Mitch Mitchell, who cancellations, and updates, was later replaced by Walker. call the Academy Band’s 24A host of Jazz Knights alum- hour hotline at (845) 938ni spanning the decades will 2617; or visit www.westpoint. join the Jazz Knights on stage edu/band.

In conjunction with the Bannerman Castle Trust Inc., photographers Thom Johnson a n d R o b e r t R o d r i g u e s J r. will be conducting threehour workshops on historic Pollopel Island and the site of Bannerman Castle at the entrance to the Hudson Highlands. The workshop will take place on July 18 and again on October 18, from 3pm until sunset. The cost is $110. All proceeds will be donated to the trust in their efforts to both preserve and restore the castle for future generations. The workshop includes transportation to and from

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In the Tales of the Bards: A Novel of Roman Britain, by Putnam Valley author Carolyn Doggett Smith and her colleague Marilyn Berkon, tells the poignant story of the British tribes’ struggle to drive the Roman occupiers from their land. It is 61 A.D. The Roman occupation of Britain has reduced its native tribes to client kingdoms, subservient to Roman administrators backed by four Roman legions. But for the Emperor Nero, dominance is not enough: He wants money, and his tax collectors are only too happy to obtain it for him by force. Among Nero’s targets are the Iceni, a peaceful and prosperous tribe led by their Queen, Boadicea. When Roman soldiers raid her village in search of plunder, she is beaten, and her people captured to be sold as slaves. She vows revenge, and under her leadership the British tribes rise up against their Roman

Legal Notices LEGAL NOTICE ADOPT RESOLUTION A N D S E T D AT E F O R PUBLIC HEARINGPROPOSED TIMBERLINE DRAINAGE DISTRICT P r e s e n t e d b y Councilwoman Whetsel RESOLUTION #R 09-206 ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF PUTNAM VALLEY U N D E R T O W N L AW SECTION 193 DETERMINING THE SUFFICIENCY OF THE PETITION OF T I M B E R L I N E E S TAT E S H O M E O W N E R S ASSOCIATION FOR THE FORMATION OF THE TIMBERLINE E S T AT E S D R A I N A G E DISTRICT WHEREAS, an application heretofore was made to the Planning Board of the Town of Putnam Valley for an 8-lot subdivision of property on Oscawana Heights Road in the Town of Putnam Valley, P u t n a m C o u n t y, S t a t e o f New York ("Subdivision"); and WHEREAS, on November 17, 1994, the Planning Board resolved to grant conditional Final Plat approval of the Subdivision and after the conditions having been met, the map of the Subdivision was duly filed with the County of Putnam on December 13, 1996, as filed map number 2699; and WHEREAS, on March 13, 2009, a Petition for the formation of the Timberline Estates Drainage District (hereinafter the "Petition") to include the eight residential lots in the Subdivision, including a map of the boundaries of the proposed district and a plan of the as-built improvements in said proposed drainage district, was presented to the Town Board of the Town of Putnam Valley, said plan being entitled "Road As Built of Timberline Court Situate i n t h e To w n o f P u t n a m Valley" dated October 24, 2007, last revised April 13, 2009, and certified by Cosmo D. Marfione, PE, NY State Licensed Professional Engineer (hereinafter "AsBuilt Plan"); and WHEREAS, said original Petition and As-Built Plan are on file with the Town Clerk of the Town of Putnam

Va l l e y a n d a v a i l a b l e f o r public inspection during regular business hours; and WHEREAS, the boundaries of the proposed district will include the real property within the Subdivision being k n o w n an d d e s ig n ate d o n The Town Assessment Map as Block 00/51.-1-50, Lots 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 and 8, said property representing all eight residential lots within the subdivision known as Timberline Estates; and WHEREAS, the full cost of the facilities and improvements have been borne by the Petitioner and/or the developer of the property; and W H E R E A S , t h e To w n of Putnam Valley will not expend any, amounts toward construction or acquisition of the proposed improvements and all improvements and facilities will be turned over to the Town of Putnam Valley upon formation of the proposed district; and WHEREAS, the cost of operation and maintenance a n d o t h e r c h a rg e s t o t h e typical property related to the district improvements in the first year following formation of the District is estimated at between $98.05 and $130.73; and W H E R E A S , t h e To w n Board has reviewed the Petition as required by S e c t i o n 1 9 3 o f t h e To w n Law. THEREFORE, BE IT ORDERED AND RESOLVED THAT: 1. The Petition is signed by owners of the taxable real property situate in the proposed district area owning at least one-half of the assessed valuation of all the taxable real property in the proposed district, as shown on the latest completed assessmentroll of the Town of Putnam Valley. 2. The Petition includes the signatures of resident owners owning taxable real property aggregating at least one-half of the assessed valuation of all the taxable real property of the proposed district owned by resident owners, according to the latest completed assessment roll. 3. The Petition describes the boundaries of the proposed district in a manner sufficient to identify

the lands includes within the district. 4. The Petition is signed by the petitioners and/or the resident owners and acknowledged in the same manner as a deed to be recorded. 5. The Petition specifically provides that all improvements and construction costs are to be or have been borne by the Petitioners or the developer of the property, and that the Town of Putnam Valley, shall not bear any expense for the proposed improvements or Construction within the proposed district. 6. The Town Board will hold a Public Hearing on July 8, 2009, immediately following the public hearing on the proposed Wood Boiler Law at 6:00 p.m., or as soon a s p o s s i b l e t h e r e a f t e r, i n the Meeting Room located i n t h e To w n H a l l o f t h e Town of Putnam Valley at 265 Oscawana Lake Road, Putnam Valley, New York 10579 for the purpose of considering the formation of the Timberline Estates Drainage District in the To w n o f P u t n a m Va l l e y at which time and place, all persons, interested in the Petition may be heard concerning same. 7. T h e To w n C l e r k shall publish a certified copy of this Order in the official paper and shall post a copy on the signboard of the Town not less than ten (10) nor more than twenty (20) days before the hearing date. 8. T h e To w n C l e r k shall enter this Order into the official minutes of the Town Board. Dated: 6/10/09 Putnam Valley, New York S e c o n d e d b y Councilwoman Keresey ROLL CALL VOTE VOTING IN FAVOR VOTING AGAINST, Hon. Robert Cinque, Councilman AYE H o n . P r i s c i l l a K e r e s e y, Councilwoman AYE H o n We n d y W h e t s e l , Councilwoman AYE H o n . E u g e n e Ye t t e r , Deputy Supervisor AYE H o n . R o b e r t Te n d y, Supervisor -ABSENT

the island, three hours of a m a z i n g p h o t o g r a p h y, i n struction and advice from the instructors, and a light lunch. Don’t miss this incredible and rare opportunity to photograph a unique ruin situated in a dramatic landscape, and contribute to its preservation. To register for the workshop, please send a check to the Bannerman Castle Trust, Inc. at PO Box 843, Glenham, NY 12527-0843, You will be sent a confirmation, once your check is received. For more information contact Neil Caplan at 845-234-3204.

Boadicea’s Rebellion is Subject of New Novel

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Be it enacted by the Legislature of the County of Putnam as follows: Section 1. Article 12, Section 9 of the Charter of Putnam County is hereby amended to read as follows: § 12.09. All other County offices and boards. All other County boards, agencies, offices and functions including, but not limited to, the Soil Conservation District Board, shall continue as provided by law, except that members thereof required to be appointed by the County Government shall be appointed by the County Legislature. There shall be a County Emergency Services Safety Advisory Board appointed by the County Executive and confirmed by the Putnam County Legislature. The Director o f t h e C o u n t y Ve t e r a n s Agency shall be appointed by the County Executive, as provided by State Executive Law § 357. Section 2. Article 12, Section 9 of the Charter of Putnam County is hereby amended to read as follows: § 12.20. Bureau of Emergency Services; Commissioner. There shall be a Bureau of Emergency Services under the direction of a Commissioner of the Bureau of Emergency Services who shall be appointed by the County Executive. Such appointment shall be subject to a vote of twothirds (2/3) confirmation of the County Legislature. The Commissioner shall be directly responsible to and shall serve at the pleasure of the County Executive. He or she shall be appointed on the basis of his or her training and experience in the administration of emergency services efforts. He or she shall be removed by the County Executive subject to a vote of two-thirds (2/3) concurrence of the County Legislature. Section 3. This local law shall take effect immediately.

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ing a giant ice cream cone throughout the summer. As books are read, children are invited to have their parent put the title on an ice cream “scoop” and add to the cone. The goal is to have the largest cone possible by the end of summer when the Library will celebrate with an ice cream party. Children can earn bonus prizes by doing some of the activities listed on the handouts that will be available throughout the summer. They include attending library events, creating artwork and reading certain titles. The Library will also offer Car Trip packets of activity sheets to keep young travelers busy on the road. Why should a child read during summer vacation? The reasons are many. Studies have shown that the more books read over the summer, the greater academic progress in the fall and children who use the public library during the summer have shown a marked vocabulary improvement over those going to summer school. Younger children who have been exposed to library preschool programs showed more emergent literary behaviors and pre-reading skill than those who weren’t. For more information on Summer Reading Program studies, go to www. nysl.nysed.gov/libdev/summer/research.pdf For more information on the Butterfield Library’s Be Creative@Your Library Summer Reading Program, upcoming events, and to register for the program on-line, please visit www.butterfieldlibrary.com or call 265-3040 ext. 4.

Photography Workshop at Local Fine Art Studio Produces Bannerman’s Island Prints for Quadricentennial

OFFICE OF THE TOWN CLERK State of New York County of Putnam ss.: Town of Putnam Valley I have compared the preceding or annexed copies of TOWN BOARD MEETING June 10, 2009 RESOLUTION #R 09-206 with the originals filed in this office and DO HEREBY C E RT I F Y t h e s a m e t o b e correct transcripts therefrom and of the whole of such originals. IN TESTIMONY W H E R E O F, I h a v e subscribed my name, and affixed the seal of said Town this: 11th day of June 2009 EILEEN ROYAEL Town Clerk, Town of Putnam Valley LEGAL NOTICE COUNTY OF PUTNAM NOTICE FOR BID NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that sealed bids will be received by the Director of Purchasing of Putnam County for the following commodities and/or service: RFB-28-09 ROOFTOP CONDENSER COIL REPLACEMENTS AT T H E P U T N A M COUNTY CORRECTIONAL FACILITY Detailed specifications may be secured at the o ff i c e o f t h e D i r e c t o r o f Purchasing, County of P u t n a m O ff i c e F a c i l i t i e s , 110 Old Route 6, Building No. 3, Carmel, New York 10512 between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M., Monday through Friday. You may also visit our web site at www.putnamcountyny.com. Sealed bids must be filed in the above office on or before 1:00 P.M., WEDNESDAY, JULY 8, 2009. Please note there is an informational meeting/site walk for this bid which will commence at 9:00 AM on Wednesday, July 1, 2009 at the Putnam County Correctional Facility, Three County Center, Carmel, NY 10512. dated: Carmel, New York June 19, 2009 Alessandro Mazzotta, Purchasing Director Putnam County Purchasing Department

oppressors. Boadicea has often been described as a “warrior queen” leading the British tribes in a ruthless and relentless attempt to kill every Roman in their path. But she is much more than a warrior: She is a mother outraged by the Romans’ cruel treatment of her daughters, a lover of peace transformed into an avenging fury, a woman torn between loyalty to her cause and her secret love for Suetonius Paulinus, the leader of the forces arrayed against her. In researching and writing In the Tales of the Bards, the authors have drawn upon their extensive knowledge of classical civilization and literature. Carolyn Doggett Smith spent her childhood in Rome and Athens and subsequently studied classical civilization in college and graduate school. A freelance editor and writer, she is the author of The House of the Faun, The Absentee American, and Strangers at Home. She lives with her husband in Putnam Valley. In the Tales of the Bards is available from online booksellers and by special order from bookstores.

Info Sessions Slated for Putnam Arts Grants The Putnam Arts Council is pleased to announce that the “grant application season” has begun for 2010 awards. Funding is awarded each year for projects in all art disciplines which take place in Putnam County and are open to the public. Two re-granting programs are offered each year - The Decentralization Program of the New York State Council on the Arts and the Putnam Arts Fund supported by Putnam County government. M a n d a t o r y i n f o r m a t i o nal seminars are held July through early September t h r o u g h o u t t h e c o u n t y. The application deadline is September 25, but you are strongly urged to attend a seminar as early as you can. Don’t wait until the last minute! SEMINAR DATES (preregistration required) Thu. July 16: 4pm, Tilly Foster Farm Tue. July 21: 6pm, Desmond Fish Library Tue. Aug. 25: 4pm, Mahopac Library Wed. Sept. 9: 4pm, Tilly Foster Farm Sessions are available by appointment if these dates don’t work for you. Visit www.putnamartscouncil.com for more details, examples of funded projects and directions to Tilly Foster Farm or call the Putnam Arts Council at (845) 278-0230 to register. Dates and times of seminars are subject to change so you must register in advance.

Marc Sabin, representing the AHRA, Sophie Sabin, and Paulette Ross stand with John Beerman’s oil painting, Half Moon Art Walk Nyack 2009 was kicked off at Riverspace in Nyack on the evening of June 19 with the unveiling of an original oil painting by artist John Beerman. The painting—a stunning, sunset river landscape work featuring Henry Hudson’s ship, the Half Moon—was commissioned by the American Heritage Rivers Alliance (AHRA) to commemorate this year’s Quadricentennial Celebration. Beerman, a Nyack resident whose artwork has been exhibited in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, was chosen to create the painting not only for his skill in portraying transcendental landscape visions but also for his ancestry; he is the sixth-generation grandson of Henry Hudson, whose 1609 journey up the Hudson River 400 years ago is the subject of commemoration for the Quadricentennial. Beerman is also a leading artist in the 21st century continuation of the Hudson River School of Art. In celebration of this 400th year tribute, fine art publisher Hudson River Editions hired Cold Spring resident Joe Diebboll of Highland Studio to produce 400 prints of Beerman’s Half Moon. Diebboll, a master printmaker, has produced all of Beerman’s

prints for the past 25 years. A portion of the proceeds from Half Moon will go to benefit the AHRA. Assembling all the people and organizations to produce the painting of the Half Moon is emblematic of projects the AHRA has been involved with in helping to stimulate the Hudson Valley’s economy. AHRA’s projects are also concerned with preserving history and culture. The endeavor, which engaged a wide variety of Hudson Valley artisans, businesses, and political figures, embodies the AHRA’s efforts to utilize local resources while creating something of value for the benefit of the community. In 1997 Executive Order 13061 designated American Heritage Rivers to be named in perpetuity. In 2007 the rivers became an Alliance (AHRA) with a threefold mission of natural resource and environmental protection; economic revitalization; and historic and cultural preservation. Charged with fulfilling the rivers’ missions are executive officers of each river, called Navigators; they are not empowered to act un til requested by their local communities. AHRA President Vincent Tamagna can be reached at 265-7000.

Senior Forum’s Theme is the Quadricentennial Assemblywoman Sandy Galef has announced her annual Senior Forum, which every year brings together over 100 seniors from the 90th AD for an informative and engaging morning. This year’s Forum will be held on July 9, 2009, from 9am to 12 noon at Cortlandt Town Hall, 1 Heady Street, Cortlandt Manor, and is also being sponsored by Hudson Valley Hospital Center. The theme for this year’s Galef Forum is “Let’s Enjoy the Hudson Valley as We Celebrate the Quadricentennial,” a day to learn about tourism opportunities in and around the Westchester and Putnam communities, such as historical sites and places that are f u n f o r t h e w h o l e f a m i l y, with a special focus on local Quadricentennial events occurring throughout the summer and fall. Much of the 90th AD is located along the Hudson River, giving many communities in Galef’s district a special connection to the Quadricentennial, the celebration of the 400th anniversary of Henry Hudson’s historic voyage up the river that is now named after him. “It’s a great time to get out and enjoy all the Hudson Valley has to offer,” Galef said. “While this is a difficult economic time, there are places to visit and things to do all summer long in the area for little or no cost. Going out and visiting new places, trying new restau rants, this is entertainment that is affordable and at the same time you can support the local economy.” The morning begins with a breakfast provided by Hudson Valley Hospital Center, followed by storyteller Jonathan Kruk, who will present a short story of the journey that Henry Hudson faced. Following Mr. Kruk, Barbara Fratianni, Assistant Director

of the Hudson-Fulton Champlain Quadricentennial Commission, will present information on local and statewide Quadricentennial events. Kim Sinistore, the Director of Westchester Tourism, will discuss local Quadricentennial and county events that are being planned, as well as sites in Westchester County that are exciting for seniors to visit. Valerie Hickman, Director of the Putnam County Visitors Bureau, will be discussing information on Putnam’s tourism sites and Quadricentennial events occurring in Putnam County. John Dennehey, Senior Planner for the Hudson River Va l l e y G r e e n w a y a n d t h e Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area, will present regional information on the area’s historical sites. Lastly, Dr. Gary Phillips, a board certified endocrinologist at Hudson Valley Hospital Center, will discuss “Healthy Living with Diabetes” and “Ways to Prevent Diabetes”. The event is co-sponsored by Bethel Homes and Services, Briarcliff Manor Seniors, Buchanan Senior Citizen Club, Cold Spring Senior Nutrition Center, Cortlandt Seniors, Crompond Seniors, Croton Senior Citizens, Drum Hill Senior Living, Nor-Cort Seniors, Ossining Golden Age Club #1, Ossining Senior Center, Ossining Senior Citizens, Peekskill Senior Citizen’s Club, Philipstown Senior Citizens, Putnam County AARP Chapter 1183, Putnam County Office for the Aging, Putnam Valley Seniors, Verplanck Seniors, and Westchester County Department of Senior Programs and Services. For more information or directions, contact Sara Rubin in Sandy Galef’s district office at (914) 941-1111 or e - m a i l r u b i n s @ a s s e m b l y. state.ny.us

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Putnam Applies for Another Grant Arts on the Lake’s Leo Burmester Retro Will initiatives help stop the climate from changing? by Eric Gross Putnam County is one of the first communities across the U.S. to apply for a portion of a $10 million grant program through the auspices of the Environmental Protection Agency. L e g i s l a t o r Vi n c e n t Tamagna reported last week that the application was made through the county’s new Commission on Energy Conservation and Green E n e rg y I n i t i a t i v e s , w h i c h he chairs. The panel, consisting of representatives throughout t h e c o u n t y — J e ff G r e e n o f K e nt; Tho m a s M c N u l t y of Patterson; Paul Morini of Southeast; Anthony Phillips of Cold Spring; Barbara Scuccimara of Philipstown; Wendy Whetsel of Putnam Valley, and Dario Gristina of Putnam Valley, who owns an energy business in Kent— has begun exploring ways in which Putnam can implement local energy initiatives to make the county more energy-efficient. During its first meeting earlier this month, Tamagna

said discussion focused on ways to make county facilities more energye f f i c i e n t . “ We m u s t g a i n more knowledge and harness alternate forms of energy in our county—including wind, solar, geothermal, and hydro p o w e r. O u r c o m m i s s i o n ’ s

“I am pleased that we are among the first to engage citizens to help us prioritize.” V incent T amagna

membership realizes it is critically important to match the appropriate alternate energy solution to the natural r e s o u r c e a v a i l a b i l i t y. A wind study and solar energy analysis will provide a plan to help us move closer to implementation and prioritization of using nonfossil fuels to heat and cool facilities.” W h e n Ta m a g n a l e a r n e d of the EPA funding, he was

thrilled: “Uncle Sam expects to award 30 cooperative agreements, each one ranging from $100,000 to $500,000. Why can’t Putnam head the list?” E PA A d m i n i s t r a t o r L i s a Jackson noted that, “ending climate change and moving to a sustainable, clean energy future begins on the ground f l o o r. We a r e o f f e r i n g a helping hand to local areas that are leading the way in confronting climate change and a call to action for anyone concerned about making a difference.” Proposals are due no later than July 22 with grants awarded next January. Tamagna said the county has a “responsibility to future generations by reducing greenhouse gases and carbon dioxide emissions. Global warming is rapidly being exacerbated by a lack of conservation measures and local priority plans. I am pleased that we are among the first in the country to engage citizens to help us prioritize.”

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C o n f e re n c e Ta c k l e s N e x t G e n e r a t i o n o f H o u s i n g I s s u e s i n t h e H u d s o n Va l l e y The third annual “Housing the Hudson Valley” conference gathered more than 200 business, government, and not-for-profit housing leaders at Marist College to update the dialogue on the region’s housing issues and provide ideas and resources to develop solutions. The agenda featured two panel discussions and two keynote speakers who spoke about challenges that have complicated the housing picture since last year’s conference. The group discussed the challenges of helping those who have lost their homes, education and resources to keep families in their homes, and the need to help firsttime buyers into the market with “solidly underwritten” financing. Deborah VanAmerongen, c o mmissio n e r o f t h e NYS Division of Housing and Community Renewal, underlined the state’s commitment to those same goals. She urged homeowners who feel they need help during or before foreclosure proceedings, or just information regarding mortgages and financing, to visit the state’s website, www. nysdhcr.gov, for a full listing of state and local agencies involved in aiding residents.

The second panel, moderated by Larry Wolinsky of Jacobowitz & Gubits, discussed “what’s next” in trends and new ideas. Judith Calogero, CEO of the New York Housing Conference and former New York housing commissioner, provided the audience with a technical update on investment, the local income tax credit market, and financing options. Stephen McCulloch of Houlihan-Parnes Realtors in Westchester County presented positive trends in rentals, and said “we’re bullish on multifamily housing in the outer markets because this is where the workforce is for Westchester and New York City.” Economist Chris Wood described how community land trusts can be used as a way to provide m o r e affordable housing, and as a “new tool to imagine what communities will look like in the future.” The conference’s keynote speaker was Dr. Robert Burchell, director of the Center for Urban Policy Research at Rutgers University, who is a widely respected author and expert on housing policy and land use development and regulation. He described Americans’ addiction to sprawl as a “prairie

psychology” that has been aided by the prevalence of the auto, and advocated affordable/workforce housing, and denser “walkable” communities, as solutions that will find less resistance from local officials as the growing number of retirees are less likely to afford or want the traditional single-family home. Burchell said the market appears to be stabilizing at levels 22 percent lower than two years ago, and he predicted the market’s return to “normal” next year. Pattern for Progress is a not-for-profit policy, planning, advocacy, and research organization dedicated to preserving and enhancing the quality of life for Hudson Valley residents through regional solutions. Founded in 1965 by business, academic, and civic leaders, and based in Newburgh, NY, Pattern serves nine counties: Columbia, Dutchess, Greene, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Sullivan, Ulster, and Westchester. Those interested in more information should call Pattern at (845) 565-4900 o r v i s i t w w w. p a t t e r n - f o rprogress.org.

Central Hudson Files Austerity Plan with NY State Public Service Commission Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation filed a mandated austerity plan with the New York State Public Service Commission on June 15, 2009, under the guidelines of a statewide notice issued in May. The plan outlines further cost cuts proposed by Central Hudson through reduced capital expenditures and operating expenses that will provide savings to customers without causing immediate impacts to service, safety or reliability. Measures include temporarily postponing approximately $20 million, or 20 percent, of planned capital expenditures for the year to reduce the associated carrying charges; lowering research and development expenses by $350,000; and freezing executive base salaries. The plan also proposes to temporarily scale back distribution tree trimming by 20 percent and amend the cycle on stray voltage testing, a state-mandated program, for a combined savings of $2.6

million. “These reductions can be realized without immediately affecting safety or service reliability,” said Carl E. Meyer, President and Chief Operation Officer of Central Hudson. “We recognize the economic environment facing local residents and businesses today, and this plan is designed to help provide a measure of relief for our customers when it comes to their energy bills,” s a i d M e y e r. “ I m p o r t a n t l y, these temporary reductions should not have an appre ciable effect on the reliability or safety of the services we provide in the short term.” If approved, the savings are proposed to be reflected as a credit on electric and natural gas bills for a 12-month period, after which these important initiatives would be reinstated. “Until the plan is approved, it will not be possible to determine the actual credit amount that would appear on individual customer bills,” noted Meyer. “Central Hudson is already

a lean company, and has been operating under severe financial constraints brought about by reduced sales volumes from what was contained in the 2006 rate plan,” said Meyer. “We’ve been meeting this challenge by lowering expenses wherever possible, and over the last few years have made significant strides in scaling back operating costs.” Meyer cited reductions in employee benefit costs projected to save about $75 million over five years; productivity improvements as measured by an increase of 7,600 new customers served by 35 fewer employees from 2006 to 2008; and various internal initiatives to improve operational efficiencies while lowering costs. “Although we continue to search out ways to reduce costs while improving service, this new austerity plan will offer additional savings for our customers during these trying times,” he said.

Includes Both Theater and Collage

The son of the late actor/ artist Leo Burmester will re-create the role his father played on Broadway during the six-day Leo Burmester Retrospective which opens at Arts on the Lake, 640 Route 52 in Kent Lakes on Friday, June 26 at 7pm. Daniel Burmester will perform “Rattlesnake in a Cooler” on Sat., June 27 at 8pm. Leo Burmester, who died in June of 2007, was an accomplished actor who appeared in 37 films, made 32 television appearances and had roles in 9 Broadway plays. He was nominated for a Tony as Best Actor in Robert Altman’s production of playwright Frank South’s Rattlesnake in a Cooler, which opened at the St. Clement’s Theatre in 1981. Burmester won the New York Fanny award for Best Supporting Actor for his

Lincoln Center performance in Ah, Wilderness! T h e y o u n g e r B u r m e s t e r, by day a Performing Arts instructor at a private school in Vermont and by night an actor with numerous credits to his name, will be joined by members of his GutWorks Production Company, Jonathan Malone, and Kali Quinn. Together they will present playwright Frank South’s story of a man finding the dark side of his dreams. A favorite project of Bermester’s was the Blue Horse Repertory, which he and his actress/singer wife, Lora Lee Ecobelli, started shortly before his death. Today, Ecobelli, along with co-director Peggity Price, continues to head the Repertory Company and has made it an active part of the Arts on the Lake program.

The Retrospective, however, highlights the collage artist that was also Leo Burmester and will include a showing of his unusually large and thought-provoking collages. Roy Volpe, a fellow creator and compiler of oddities - but mostly of the natural sort – has been helping to prepare the Retrospective of his late friend. “This is one of the most thrilling shows to hang and is very special being a friend of Leo’s,” he said. Retrospective hours are Fri., June 26 at 7 -10pm. Opening Reception is Sat., June 27 from 7-10pm. Additional exhibit days: Sun., June 28, 1-5pm, Mon., Tues., Wed., June 29-July 1, 7-9 p.m. For more information visit: www. a r t s o n t h e l a k e . o rg o r c a l l : (845) 228-2685.

Wednesday, June 24, 2009

West Point Hosts Art Exhibit Through July 24 The West Point Class of 1929 Gallery will present an artist’s reception featuring the works of Donald Yacoe, Sunday, June 21, 1 to 3pm, in the Class of 1929 Gal lery, located on the 5th Floor of West Point’s Eisenhower Hall. Come meet the artist and view his exhibit, which he calls “With Paintbrush Not Gun.” To RSVP the reception, call 845-938-6772. Donald Yacoe has had a long career as an exhibiting artist, professor of art, and muralist. During World War II, he served as staff artist for the U.S. 8th Army in the Pacific. During that time, his Philippine watercolors appeared in Life Magazine and New York’s Babcock Gallery. He has held one man shows in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, and Honolulu and exhibited in museums in the U.S. and abroad. Yacoe is Professor Emeritus from Long

Legal Notices LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: JSJMP ENTERPRISES, LLC. A r t i c l e s o f O rg a n i z a t i o n were files with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 04/07/09. O ff i c e L o c a t i o n : P u t n a m C o u n t y. S S N Y h a s b e e n designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC, 43 State Line Road, Brewster, New York 10509. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. LEGAL NOTICE P u t n a m C o u r i e r, L L C ; A r t i c l e s o f O rg a n i z a t i o n f i l e d 2 / 2 3 / 0 9 ; S S N Y; Putnam County, New York; SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. Address for mailing copy of process: 86 Main Street, Cold Spring NY 10516; Purpose: any lawful purpose; Perpetuity. LEGAL NOTICE Notice of formation of Be Scene LLC filed with S S N Y o n 4 / 1 0 / 0 9 . O ff i c e l o c a t i o n P u t n a m C o u n t y. SSNY is designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 149 Jaycox Rd. Cold Spring NY 10516. Purpose: Any lawful activity. LEGAL NOTICE AW E S O M E F O O D S LLC, a domestic Limited Liability Company (LLC) filed with the Sec of State of NY on 3/26/09. 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 Thomas Whyatt, c/o O x m a n Tu l i s K i r k p a t r i c k Whyatt & Geiger LLP, 120 Bloomingdale Rd., White Plains, NY 10605 General purposes Latest date to dissolve 12/31/2029. LEGAL NOTICE PERFECTION PAINTING NY, LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 5/14/09. Office in Putnam Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 23 Har Mil Dr., Cold Spring, NY 10516, which is also the principal business location. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY NAME: ABOVE S TA N D A R D S E C U R I T Y GROUP, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State o f N e w Yo r k ( S S N Y ) o n 05/01/09. 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 Martin A. Wein, Esq., 65-12 69th Place, Middle Village, New York 11379. Purpose: For any lawful purpose.

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY C O M PA N Y. N A M E : 9 MOUNTAIN DRIVE, 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 06/06/09. 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 the process to the LLC, 9 Mountain Drive, Carmel, New York 10512. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. LEGAL NOTICE NOBLE MONUMENTS LLC, a domestic Limited Liability Company (LLC) filed with the Sec of State of NY on 4/15/09. 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 Donna Nobilione, 441 Rte. 6, Mahopac, NY 10541 General purposes. LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY C O M PA N Y. N A M E : M . BUCCI, LLC. A rticles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State o f N e w Yo r k ( S S N Y ) o n 12/10/08. 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 Michael Bucci, 114 Vista On The Lake, Carmel, New York 10512. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. LEGAL NOTICE Notice of the formation of Greentek Clean Energy, L L C . A r t s . o f O rg . f i l e d with the Secy. of State on 4/9/2009. 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: 527 East Mountain Rd., Cold Spring, NY 10516. Purpose: any law­f ul activity. LEGAL NOTICE BURGERKIDS, LLC, a domestic Limited Liability Company (LLC) filed with the Sec of State of NY on 5/27/09. 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, 22 Peppergrass Ln., Garrison, NY 10524 General purposes LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY C O M PA N Y. N A M E : REMINGTON CUNEO I N T E R N AT I O N A L , 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 03/31/09. 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, 74 South Street, Patterson, New York 12563. Purpose: For any lawful purpose.

LEGAL NOTICE BLUE SKY BRIDGE, LLC, a domestic Limited Liability Company (LLC) filed with the Sec of State of NY on 2/3/09. 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, 368 Bullet Hole Rd., Patterson, NY 12563 General purposes. LEGAL NOTICE Go-Go Ops, LLC, a domestic Limited Liability Company (LLC) filed articles of organization with the Sec. of State of NY on 4/6/09. NY Office location: P u t n a m C o u n t y. S S N Y i s designated as agent upon whole process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to 30 Bank St. Cold Spring, NY 10516 Purpose: any lawful activity. LEGAL NOTICE Notice of Formation of Top Rope Promotions, LLC, Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 5/12/09. 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 c/o Lloyd Zeiderman, 170 Avery Lane, Garrison, NY 10524. Purpose: any lawful activities. LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY C O M PA N Y. N A M E : 2 0 4 M Y RT L E AV E N U E HOLDING, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State o f N e w Yo r k ( S S N Y ) o n 05/18/09. 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, 9 M u s c o o t We s t , M a h o p a c , New York 10541. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. LEGAL NOTICE Notice of Formation of 228 North Quaker Hill Road, LLC. Arts. of Org. filedwith Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 4/28/09. Office location: Putnam County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Corporation Service C o m p a n y, 8 0 S t a t e S t . , A l b a n y, N Y 1 2 2 0 7 , registered agent upon whom process may be served. Purpose: any lawful activity. LEGAL NOTICE MASTER MART & GAS LLC, a domestic Limited Liability Company (LLC) filed with the Sec of State of NY on 5/8/08. 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, 1565 Rt. 22, Brewster, NY 10509 General purposes Latest date to dissolve 5/7/2038

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LEGAL NOTICE Notice of Public HearingConsider Formation of a Timberline Estates Drainage District PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, t h e P u t n a m Va l l e y To w n Board will hold a public h e a r i n g o n We d n e s d a y, July 8, 2009 at 6:00pm immediately following the public hearing on a proposed wood boiler law, to consider the formation of a Timberline Estates Drainage District. BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD Eileen Royael Town Clerk Town of Putnam Valley, NY LEGAL NOTICE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS The Village of Cold Spring is soliciting proposals for professional consultants t o a s s i s t t h e Vi l l a g e i n performing a survey of the Village’s Historic District. Copies of the complete RFP can be obtained at the Office of the Village Clerk, 85 Main Street, Cold Spring, NY. Proposals are due by the close of business on July 24, 2009. Dated: June 22, 2009 Mary Saari, Village Clerk

LEGAL NOTICE The Village of Cold Spring Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, July 7, 2009 at 7:30 pm to consider and hear public comment on a sewer rate increase. Proposed change would raise the flat rate sewer fees $3.00 per unit per quarter. All interested parties are encouraged to attend and be heard. Dated: June 19, 2009 Mary Saari, Village Clerk LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF LOCAL LAW #6-2009 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that the Town Board of the Town of Putnam Valley duly adopted Local Law 46-2009, on June 17, 2009 entitled “A Local Law to Amend Section 165-45 and Section 165-9 of the Town Code With Respect to Nonconforming Uses in Environmental Management Districts” BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD Eileen Royael Town Clerk Town of Putnam Valley, NY LEGAL NOTICE PAUL’S SEALCOATING LLC, a domestic Limited Liability Company (LLC) filed with the Sec of State of NY on 3/23/09. 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, 57 Mohegan Pl., New Rochelle, NY 10804 General purposes

Island University, CW. Post Center, School of the Arts and a former exchange professor at the University of Hawaii, Manoa. A permanent resident of Hawaii since 1985, Yacoe lives and works in a house and studio on Paiko Lagoon in East Honolulu. He and his wife Caroline have traveled extensively in the Pacific, collecting art and videoing for documentaries on tribal art, life, and ceremonies. The West Point Class of 1929 Gallery is open to the public, free of charge, Monday through Friday, 9am to 4pm (except holidays) and prior to all Eisenhower Hall Theatre shows. All West Point visitors over 16 are required to present valid, governmentissued photo ID at the gate. For directions, please go to i k e h a l l . c o m . “ Wi t h P a i n t brush Not Gun” will run through July 24.

LEGAL NOTICE COUNTY OF PUTNAM NOTICE FOR BID NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that sealed bids will be received by the Director of Purchasing of Putnam County for the following commodities and/ or services: 1. Enviro-Guard and E lj en S y s t em I n s t al la ti o n – RFB130586 – Project # 07142009A 2. Enviro-Guard System and Eljen Fields Installation – RFB130587 – Project # 07142009B Detailed specifications can be picked up by Licensed Experienced* Septic Installers at the offices of the Septic Repair Program, 100 Rte. 312, Brewster, New York between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M., Monday through Friday. There will be a SITE VISIT on Wednesday, July 8, 2009 at 9:00 a.m. at The Septic Repair Program, 100 Route 312, Building No. 4, Brewster, New York. If you are interested, please contact Michele at (845) 278-8313. Sealed bids must be filed with the Director of Purchasing, C o u n t y o f P u t n a m O ff i c e Facilities, 110 Old Route 6, Carmel, New York on or before 1:00 P.M., Tuesday, July 14, 2009. *Experience requires 5 Projects Inspected/Approved by the Putnam County Department of Health as well as manufacturer's certification or attendance of the Enviro-Guard inservice seminars. dated: Carmel, New York June l8, 2009 Alessandro Mazzotta, Purchasing Director Putnam County Purchasing Department LEGAL NOTICE TOWN OF PUTNAM VALLEY COUNTY OF PUTNAM 265 Oscawana Lake Road N O T I C E O F FILING COMPLETED ASSESSMENT WITH TOWN CLERK (Pursuant to Section 516 o f t h e R e a l P r o p e r t y Ta x Law) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the final assessment roll for the year 2009 for the Town of Putnam Valley, County of Putnam has been completed by the undersigned Assessor, and that a certified copy will be filed in the Office of the Town Clerk on or about the 1st day of July, 2009 where the same will remain open to public inspection. SHERYL KEATING, Assessor Dated: June 4, 2009 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF LOCAL LAW #5-2009 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that the Town Board of the Town of Putnam Valley duly adopted Local Law #5-2009, on June 17, 2009 entitled “A Local Law to Amend Section 165-45B of the To w n C o d e Wi t h R e s p e c t to Nonconformng Uses.” BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD Eileen Royael Town Clerk Town of Putnam Valley, NY

Page 14 T HE P UTNAM C OUNTY N EWS A ND R ECORDER LEGAL NOTICE LOCAL LAW #7 OF 2009 A L O C A L L AW T O E S TA B L I S H E - V E R I F Y R E Q U I R E M E N T S FOR REGISTRANTS PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 135 OF THE PUTNAM COUNTY CODE BE IT ENACTED BY THE COUNTY LEGISLATURE OF THE COUNTY OF PUTNAM, IN THE STATE OF NEW YORK as follows: Section 1. Legislative Intent and Findings. This Legislature finds and determines that the County of Putnam has enacted Local Law No. 14 of 2008 to require companies doing business with the County to certify their compliance with federal law with respect to the lawful hiring of employees. This Legislature finds and determines that the County of Putnam has enacted Local Law No. 4 of 2009 to require the County government t o u t i l i z e t h e “ E - Ve r i f y ” system with respect to the hiring of all new employees of the County government. This Legislature determines that document fraud may exist during the application process for employment and further determines that the County of Putnam should protect consumers from document fraud in the hiring of various tradespersons. This Legislature finds and determines that the United States Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration have established an electronic s y s t e m c a l l e d “ E - Ve r i f y ” to assist employers in verifying the employment authorization of all their newly hire employees. Under this system employers can check the I-9 information supplied by employees to insure that an employee’s name, social security number, date of birth and citizenship status match government records. This Legislature finds and determines that it would be prudent to institute a new program requiring businesses and/ or tradespersons applying for and hold registration certificates pursuant to Chapter 135 of the Putnam County Code to utilize the E-Verify” Program. Therefore, the purpose of this local law is to require all applicants for original or renewal registration of a home improvement business pursuant to Chapter 135 of the Putnam County Code to affirm that they will (a) utilize “E-Verify” Program and (b) maintain records documenting their use of E-Verify during the term of the registration certificate. Section 2. Chapter 135 of the Putnam County Code is hereby amended by adding a new subsection (3) to subsection G of Section 135-3 (Contents of registration application) to read as follows: (3) A l l a p p l i c a t i o n s for an original or renewal registration certificate shall include a representation by the applicant, in a form as determined by the Putnam County Legislature, that they will (a) use the E-Verify Internet based system, operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA), to verify the employment authorization of their newly-hired employees, and (b) maintain records documenting their use of E-Verify during the term of their registration certificate. If such representations are not made, such registration certificate will not be issued. All applications shall also be accompanied by documentation issued by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security indicating that the applicant has registered as an E-Verify user. An applicant’s failure to comply with the provisions as described herein, shall constitute grounds for the imposition of a fine and/or the suspension or revocation of a registration certificate and/or the denial of an application for the renewal of a registration certificate, in accordance with the applicable provisions of this Chapter. This paragraph shall not apply to applicants who have no employees or applicants who reasonably anticipate that no employees will be hired during the term of such registration certificate. Section 3. Chapter 135 of the Putnam County Code is hereby amended to adding a new subsection (3) to subsection G of Section 1353 (Miscellaneous provisions governing registrations) to read as follows:

(3) T h e D i r e c t o r , o r his or her duly authorized designee, shall use the E - Ve r i f y I n t e r n e t – b a s e d system, operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA), to verify the status of all applicants for a registration certificate prior to such certificate being issued. Section 4. Chapter 135 of the Putnam County Code is hereby amended by adding a new subsection K to Section 1357 (Powers and duties of the director) to read as follows: K. T o i n v e s t i g a t e alleged violations of Section 135(D)(3) herein. The Director, or his or her duly authorized designee, shall be entitled to request and review records maintained by registrants which demonstrate their compliance with said Section 135-3(D) (3). Upon the completion of an investigation, the Director shall have the power to forward his or her findings to the Board for the institution of proceedings pursuant to Section 135-10 herein. The determination of the Board shall be subject to judicial review in any court of competent jurisdiction. Section 5. Sworn affidavit. All applicants for an original or renewal registration certificate pursuant to Chapter 135 of the Putnam County Code shall submit a completed sworn affidavit (under penalty of perjury), the form of which is attached hereto as EXHIBIT A-1, certifying that they have complied, in good faith, with the requirements of Section 135-3(D)(3) of the Code of Putnam County. Section 6. Applicability. This law shall apply to all applications for original and renewal registration certificates, pursuant to Chapter 135 of the Putnam County Code on and after t h e e ff e c t i v e d a t e o f t h i s law. This law shall not be construed to require or direct any employer to re-verify the employment authorization of an employee hired prior to the employer’s registration with the Department of Homeland Security as an E-Verify user. Section 7. Severability. If any clause, sentence, paragraph, subdivision, section or part of this law or the application thereof to any person, individual, corporation, firm, partnership, entity or circumstance shall be adjudged by any court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or unconstitutional, such order or judgment shall not affect, impair or invalidate the remainder thereof, but shall be confined in its operation to the clause, sentence paragraph, subdivision, section or part of this law or in its application to the person, individual, corporation, firm partnership, entity or circumstance directly involved in the controversy in which such order or judgment shall be rendered. Section 8. SEQRA Determination. This legislature being the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) lead a g e n c y, h e r e b y f i n d s a n d determines that this law constitutes a Type II action pursuant to Section 617.5 (c)(20), (21) and/or (27) of Title 6 of the New York Code o f R u le s a n d R e g u l a t io n s (6 NYCRR) and within the meaning of Section 8-0109(2) of the New York Environmental Conservation Law as a promulgation of regulations, rules, policies, procedures and legislative decisions in connection with continuing agency administration, management and information collection. Section 9. Effective Date. this law shall take effect immediately. LOCAL LAW #8 OF 2009 A L O C A L L AW T O E S TA B L I S H E - V E R I F Y REQUIREMENTS FOR REGISTRATION HOLDERS PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 145 OF THE PUTNAM COUNTY CODE BE IT ENACTED BY THE COUNTY LEGISLATURE OF THE COUNTY OF PUTNAM, IN THE STATE OF NEW YORK as follows: Section 1. Legislative Intent and Findings. This Legislature finds and determines that the County of Putnam has enacted Local Law No. 14 of 2008 to require companies doing b u s in e s s w i th th e C o u n ty to certify their compliance with federal law with respect to the lawful hiring of employees.

Wednesday, June 24, 2009

This Legislature finds and determines that the County of Putnam has enacted Local Law No. 4 of 2009 to require the County government t o u t i l i z e t h e “ E - Ve r i f y ” system with respect to the hiring of all new employees of the County government. This Legislature determines that document fraud may exist during the application process for employment and further determines that the County of Putnam should protect consumers from document fraud in the hiring of various tradespersons. This Legislature finds and determines that the United States Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration have established an electronic s y s t e m c a l l e d “ E - Ve r i f y ” to assist employers in verifying the employment authorization of all their newly hire employees. Under this system employers can check the I-9 information supplied by employees to insure that an employee’s name, social security number, date of birth and citizenship status match government records. This Legislature finds and determines that it would be prudent to institute a new program requiring those business entities and/or tradespersons applying for and hold licenses and/ or registrations and/or certifications pursuant to Chapter 145 of the Putnam County Code to a ff i r m t h a t t h e y w i l l ( a ) utilize “E-Verify” Program and (b) maintain records documenting their use of E-Verify during the term of their registration certificate. Section 2. Chapter 145 of the Putnam County Code is hereby amended by adding a new subsection J and K to Section 145-9 (Application and examination procedure) to read as follows: J. All applications for an original or renewal license or registration shall include a representation by the applicant, in a form as determined by the Putnam County Legislature, that they will (a) use the E-Verify Internet based system, operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA), to verify the employment authorization of their newly-hired employees, and (b) maintain records documenting their use of E-Verify during the term of their registration certificate. If such representations are not made, such registration certificate will not be issued. All applications shall also be accompanied by documentation issued by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security indicating that the applicant has registered as an E-Verify user. An applicant’s failure to comply with the provisions as described herein, shall constitute grounds for the imposition of a fine and/or the suspension or revocation of a registration certificate and/or the denial of an application for the renewal of a registration certificate, in accordance with the applicable provisions of this Chapter. This paragraph shall not apply to applicants who have no employees or applicants who reasonably anticipate that no employees will be hired during the term of such registration certificate. K. T h e B o a r d s h a l l use the E-Verify Internetbased system, operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA) to verify the status of all applicants for a license/ registration prior to such license/registration being issue. Section 3. Chapter 145 of the Putnam County Code is hereby amended by adding a new subsection F to Section 14522 (Enforcement) to read as follows: F. To i n v e s t i g a t e alleged violations of Section 145-9(J) herein, the Director, or his or her duly authorized designee, shall be entitled to request and review records maintained by the holder of a license or registration which demonstrate their compliance with said Section 145-9(J). Upon the completion of an investigation, the Director shall have the power to forward his or her findings to the Board for the institution of proceedings pursuant to the Section 145-22. The determination of the Board shall be subject to judicial in any court of competent jurisdiction. Section 4. Sworn affidavit. All applicants for a license and/or registration pursuant to Chapter 145 of the Putnam County Code shall submit a

completed sworn affidavit (under penalty of perjury), the form of which is attached hereto as EXHIBIT A-1, certifying that they have complied, in good faith, with the requirements of Section 145-9(J) of the Code of Putnam County. Section 5. Applicability This law shall apply to all applications for licenses pursuant to Chapter 145 of the Putnam County Code on and after the effective date of this law. This law shall not be construed to require or direct any employer to re-verify the employment authorization of an employee hired prior to the employer’s registration with the Department of Homeland Security as an E-Verify user. Section 6. Severability. If any clause, sentence, paragraph, subdivision, section or part of this law or the application thereof to any person, individual, corporation, firm, partnership, entity or circumstance shall be adjudged by any court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or unconstitutional, such order or judgment shall not affect, impair or invalidate the remainder thereof, but shall be confined in its operation to the clause, sentence paragraph, subdivision, section or part of this law or in its application to the person, individual, corporation, firm partnership, entity or circumstance directly involved in the controversy in which such order or judgment shall be rendered. Section 7. SEQRA Determination. This legislature being the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) lead a g e n c y, h e r e b y f i n d s a n d determines that this law constitutes a Type II action pursuant to Section 617.5 (c)(20), (21) and/or (27) of Title 6 of the New York Code of Rules and Regulations (6 NYCRR) and within the meaning of Section 8-0109(2) of the New York Environmental Conservation Law as a promulgation of regulations, rules, policies, procedures and legislative decisions in connection with continuing agency administration, management and information collection. Section 8. Effective Date. This law shall take effect immediately. LOCAL LAW #9 OF 2009 A L O C A L L AW T O E S TA B L I S H E - V E R I F Y REQUIREMENTS FOR THE LICENSE AND/ O R C E R T I F I C AT I O N HOLDERS PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 190 OF THE PUTNAM COUNTY CODE BE IT ENACTED BY THE COUNTY LEGISLATURE OF THE COUNTY OF PUTNAM, IN THE STATE OF NEW YORK as follows: Section 1. Legislative Intent and Findings. This Legislature finds and determines that the County of Putnam has enacted Local Law No. 14 of 2008 to require companies doing business with the County to certify their compliance with federal law with respect to the lawful hiring of employees. This Legislature finds and determines that the County of Putnam has enacted Local Law No. 4 of 2009 to require the County government t o u t i l i z e t h e “ E - Ve r i f y ” system with respect to the hiring of all new employees of the County government. This Legislature determines that document fraud may exist during the application process for employment and further determines that the County of Putnam should protect consumers from document fraud in the hiring of various tradespersons. This Legislature finds and determines that the United States Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration have established an electronic s y s t e m c a l l e d “ E - Ve r i f y ” to assist employers in verifying the employment authorization of all their newly hire employees. Under this system employers can check the I-9 information supplied by employees to insure that an employee’s name, social security number, date of birth and citizenship status match government records. This Legislature finds and determines that it would be prudent to institute a new program requiring those business entities and/or tradespersons applying for and holding licenses and/ or registrations and/or certifications pursuant to Chapter 190 of the Putnam County Code to utilize the “E-Verify” Program. Therefore, the purpose of

this local law is to require all applicants for original or renewal licenses and/ or registration and/or certification of a plumbing business pursuant to Chapter 190 of the Putnam County C o d e t o a ff i r m t h a t t h e y will (a) utilize “E-Verify” Program and (b) maintain records documenting their use of E-Verify during the term of their registration certificate. Section 2. Chapter 190 of the Putnam County Code is hereby amended by adding new subsections K and L to Section 190-8 (Application and examination procedure) to read as follows: K. All applications for an original or renewal license and/or certification shall include a representation by the applicant, in a form as determined by the Putnam County Legislature, that they will (a) use the E-Verify Internet based system, operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA), to verify the employment authorization of their newly-hired employees, and (b) maintain records documenting their use of E-Verify during the term of their license or registration. If such representations are not made, such license or registration will not be issued. All applications shall also be accompanied by documentation issued by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security indicating that the applicant has registered as an E-Verify user. An applicant’s failure to comply with the provisions as described herein, shall constitute grounds for the imposition of a fine and/or the suspension or revocation of a license and/ or certification and/or the denial of an application for the renewal of a license or certification, in accordance with the applicable provisions of this Chapter. This paragraph shall not apply to applicants who have no employees or applicants who reasonably anticipate that no employees will be hired during the term of such registration certificate. L. T h e B o a r d s h a l l u s e t h e E - Ve r i f y I n t e r n e t based system, operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA), to verify the status of all applicants for a license/ certification prior to such license/certification being issued. Section 3. Chapter 190 of the Putnam County Code is hereby amended by adding a new subsection F to Section 19021 (Enforcement) to read as follows: F. To i n v e s t i g a t e alleged violations of Section 190-8(K) herein, the Director, or his or her duly authorized designee, shall be entitled to request and review maintained by the holder of a license and/or certification which demonstrate their compliance with said Section 190-8(K). Upon the completion of an investigation, the Director shall have the power to forward his or her findings to the Board for the institution of proceedings pursuant to this Section 190-21. The determination of the Board shall be subject to judicial review in any court of competent jurisdiction. Section 4. Sworn affidavit. All applicants for a license and/or certification pursuant to Chapter 190 of the Putnam County Code shall submit a completed sworn affidavit (under penalty of perjury), the form of which is attached hereto as EXHIBIT A-1, certifying that they have complied, in good faith, with the requirements of Section 190-8(K), of the Code of Putnam County. Section 5. Applicability. This law shall apply to all applications pursuant to Chapter 190 of the Putnam County Code, on and after t h e e ff e c t i v e d a t e o f t h i s law. This law shall not be construed to require or direct any employer to re-verify the employment authorization of an employee hired prior to the employer’s registration with the Department of Homeland Security as an E-Verify user. Section 6. Severability. If any clause, sentence, paragraph, subdivision, section or part of this law or the application thereof to any person, individual, corporation, firm, partnership, entity or circumstance shall be adjudged by any court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or unconstitutional,

such order or judgment shall not affect, impair or invalidate the remainder thereof, but shall be confined in its operation to the clause, sentence paragraph, subdivision, section or part of this law or in its application to the person, individual, corporation, firm partnership, entity or circumstance directly involved in the controversy in which such order or judgment shall be rendered. Section 7. SEQRA Determination. This legislature being the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) lead a g e n c y, h e r e b y f i n d s a n d determines that this law constitutes a Type II action pursuant to Section 617.5 (c)(20), (21) and/or (27) of Title 6 of the New York Code of Rules and Regulations (6 NYCRR) and within the meaning of Section 8-0109(2) of the New York Environmental Conservation Law as a promulgation of regulations, rules, policies, procedures and legislative decisions in connection with continuing agency administration, management and information collection. Section 8. Effective Date. This law shall take effect immediately. LOCAL LAW #10 OF 2009 A L O C A L L AW T O AMEND CHAPTER 5 OF THE CODE OF PUTNAM COUNTY ENTITLED “APPROPRIATIONS” BE IT ENACTED by the Legislature of Putnam County as follows: Section 1. Chapter 5 of the Code of Putnam County entitled “Appropriations” is hereby amended to read as follows: ARTICLE I Transfer Procedure § 5-1 Transfer of appropriations except for certain appropriations for maintenance, repairs and minor renovations as described in Section 5.2. A. A l l l i n e i t e m transfers, on a cumulative basis, either in or out of a n y o v e r t i m e , t e m p o r a r y, contractual or equipment appropriation accounts, the establishment of any new appropriation and nonstate or federally mandated line item appropriations increases resulting from the equivalent receipt of revenue shall be initiated and approved according to the following procedure: 1. From “0” to $5,000 – initiated by the Commissioner of Finance or his/her designee and approved by the Audit Chairperson or his/her designee. 2. From $5,000.01 to $10,000 – initiated by the Commissioner of Finance or his/her designee, authorized by the County Executive or his/her designee and approved by the Audit Chairperson or his/her designee. 3. From $10,000.01 to $25,000 – initiated by the Commissioner of Finance or his/her designee, authorized by the County Executive or his/her designee and approved by the Audit & Administration Committee. 4. M o r e t h a n $25,000 - initiated by the Commissioner of Finance or his/her designee, authorized by the County Executive or his/her designee and approved by the Full Legislature. B. S t a t e o r f e d e r a l l y mandated line item appropriation increases resulting from the equivalent receipt of additional revenue may be approved by the Commissioner of Finance. C. All transfers relating to personnel (1000 line i t e m ) , c o n t i n g e n c y, o r subcontingency lines, except subcontingency lines as described in Section 5.2, shall require the full approval of the Putnam County Legislature. D. T h e L e g i s l a t u r e shall approve all grant applications and subsequent renewals thereafter prior to submission. In the case where time is of the essence and Legislative approval before submission is not possible, the Legislature shall be furnished the grant application for consideration by the next Full Legislative meeting. 1. If the fiscal impact contained in the grant award equals or is less than the fiscal impact in the grant application approved by the Legislature, then the Commissioner of Finance is authorized to prepare and approve a budgetary amendment referencing the grant application approval resolution.

Man Arrested for Traffic Infractions in Cold Spring Sean P. Haggerty 40 yrs old of The Bronx, New York was arrested in The Village of Cold Spring and Charged with Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle 3rd as well as other traffic infractions. Police Officer

Walz of the Cold Spring Police made the arrest after he observed Haggerty operating a Motor Vehicle with defective lights on Route 9D in the village. Haggerty is due in Village Court on July 8, 2009, at 1pm.

Legal Notices 2. If the fiscal impact contained in the grant award is greater than the fiscal impact in the grant application approved by the Legislature, then the Commissioner of Finance shall notify the Legislature in writing of the change and submit the appropriate budgetary amendment for approval by the Legislature.

official copies. Sealed PROPOSAL must be filed i n t h e a b o v e o ff i c e o n o r before 1:00 P.M, July 31, 2009. Dated: Carmel, New York Alessandro Mazzotta, Purchasing Director Putnam County Purchasing Department

E. The County Auditor shall report all fund transfers made into and out of subject accounts in the current fiscal year and a copy of such report shall be forwarded to the Audit & Administration Committee on a monthly basis.

LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE TA K E N O T I C E t h a t , on June 17, 2009, the To w n B o a r d o f t h e To w n of Putnam Valley adopted a Resolution pursuant to New York State Town Law Section 209-b appropriating the sum of up to $30,000 for the cost of preparing a general map, plan and report for providing the facilities, improvements and/or services for a Wastewater Disposal District for all properties located, wholly or partly, within the Lake Oscawana Watershed. Said Resolution was adopted subject to permissive referendum under A rticle 7 o f t h e N e w Yo r k S t a t e Town Law. This Notice is issued pursuant to New York State Town Law Section 90. BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD Eileen Royael TOWN CLERK TOWN OF PUTNAM VALLEY Dated: Putnam Valley, New York June 22, 2009

§ 5-2 Transfer of certain appropriations for maintenance, repair and minor renovations A. All line item transfers out of subcontingency accounts budgeted for maintenance, repair and minor renovations shall be subject to the following limitations: 1. Transfers not in excess of $1,000 shall be reviewed by the Commissioner of Finance and may be authorized by the County Auditor. 2. Tr a n s f e r s b e t w e e n $1,000.01 and $10,000 shall be reviewed by the Commissioner of Finance and may be authorized by the chair of the Physical Services Committee or his/ her designee. 3. Tr a n s f e r s b e t w e e n $10,000.01 and $25,000 shall be reviewed by the Commissioner of Finance and may be approved by a majority of the members of the Physical Services Committee authorizing the Physical Services Committee chair or his/her designee to sign. 4. Transfers over $25,000 shall be reviewed by the Commissioner of Finance and may be authorized by a majority of the Physical Services Committee and approved by a majority of the County Legislature. 5. The County Auditor shall report all fund transfers made out of said subcontingency accounts for maintenance, repair or minor renovations in the current fiscal year and a copy of such report shall be forwarded to the Physical Services Committee on a monthly basis. Section 2. This local law shall take effect immediately.

LEGAL NOTICE COUNTY OF PUTNAM NOTICE FOR REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that sealed proposals, will be received by the Director of Purchasing of Putnam County for the following commodities and/ or service: RFP #08-09 SALE O F C E RT I F I E D H O M E H E A LT H A G E N C Y OPERATING CERTIFICATE o r O T H E R C R E AT I V E MANAGEMENT A LT E R N AT I V E S F O R T H E C E RT I F I E D H O M E HEALTH AGENCY Detailed specifications may be secured at the office of the Director of Purchasing, County of Putnam Purchasing Department located at 110 Old Route 6, Building No. 3, Carmel, New York 10512 between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M., M o n d a y t h r o u g h F r i d a y, beginning 1:00PM June 24, 2009. The County of Putnam officially distributes bidding documents, from the Purchasing Department or through the Hudson Valley Municipal Purchasing Group's Regional Bid Notification System. Copies of bidding documents obtained from any other source are not considered

LEGAL NOTICE COUNTY OF PUTNAM NOTICE FOR BID NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that sealed bids will be received by the Director of Purchasing of Putnam County for the following commodities and/or service: R F B - 2 6 - 0 9 N O RT H BREWSTER STORM DRAIN INSTALLATION Detailed specifications may be secured at the o ff i c e o f t h e D i r e c t o r o f Purchasing, County of P u t n a m O ff i c e F a c i l i t i e s , 110 Old Route 6, Building No. 3, Carmel, New York 10512 between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M., Monday through Friday. You may also visit our web site at www.putnamcountyny.com. Sealed bids must be filed in the above office on or before 1:00 P.M., WEDNESDAY, JULY 15, 2009. dated: Carmel, New York June 17, 2009 Alessandro Mazzotta, Purchasing Director Putnam County Purchasing Department LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF LOCAL LAW #4-2009 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that the Town Board of the Town of Putnam Valley duly adopted Local Law #4-2009, on June 17, 2009 entitled “A Local Law to Amend Section 165-6B(1) and 165-6C of the Town Code-Update Digital Zoning Map.” BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD Eileen Royael Town Clerk Town of Putnam Valley, NY LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF LOCAL LAW #7-2009 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that the Town Board of the Town of Putnam Valley duly adopted Local Law #7-2009, on June 17, 2009 entitled "A Local Law to Amend Section 165-B in Respect to Enlargement/Extensions/ Alteration and Destruction of Nonconforming Uses." BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD Eileen Royael Town Clerk Town of Putnam Valley, NY

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Students Transform Metal Sailboat At Haldane

Lions Club Scholarship Winners Announced

Some of the 4th grade artists who worked on the sailboat

For the 49th consecutive year the Cold Spring Lions Club awarded scholarships at the Haldane High School 2009 Commencement. Haldane graduate Peter Scherer was the recipient of the $2000 scholarship. Peter will be furthering his education at Fordham. Haldane graduate Justin Cornelius was the recipient of a $1000 scholarship. Justin will be furthering his education at S.U.N.Y. Albany. Haldane graduate Thomas DesMarais

Haldane Elementary School artists had the opportunity to rehabilitate an old metal sailboat sculpture. Christos Zouzias found the sailboat at a garage sale and thought that the children might enjoy fixing it up. Ray Squires soldered the wires and metal forms sticking out and then the children were ready to be creative. They sponge-painted the boat and the wooden background to transform it into an amazing piece of art.

Students in grades 4, 5, and 6 had the opportunity to work on the project. The boat is now hanging in room 218 and compliments the Hudson River mural there. More Hudson River art projects are planned for next year, and room 218 will be called the Hudson River room. Haldane art teacher Jean Cendali was delighted by the enthusiasm that the children brought to the artwork.

was the recipient of a $1000 scholarship given by the Cold Spring Lions Club in memory of past Lion, Vera Logan. Thomas will be furthering his education at Marist. The Haldane Leo award was given to Briana Best for her years of active participation in the Lions Junior Program. The outstanding Senior Athlete trophy, sponsored by the Lions Club, was awarded to Briana Harrold. The selection was made by the Haldane coaching staff.

HV Gateway Chamber Awards Scholarships

Butterfield Aims to Get Teens To the Library For the first time, The Butterfield Library is expanding its Summer Reading Program to include middle and high school students with Express Yourself@The Library. “Tweens and teens can benefit from a summer library program in many ways and c a n help y o u n g p e o p l e to grow up healthy, caring, and responsible. By participating, you’ll receive support from adults other than your parents in your reading achievements; you’ll experience care for your well-being in this safe haven; you can develop a sense of empowerment by writing reviews and recommendations on the books you’ve read or you can join the Library’s Teen Advisory Board and help to plan activities and make suggestions for the Library’s collection. You can volunteer at the Library throughout the summer by reading with beginner readers and to seniors who can’t see the words anymore or you can help with children’s programs or shelving books. Finally, you can grow your talents. The Library will offer crafts programs, art, writing, and photography contests. You can even make a video with our new Flip Mino! Register for Express Your-

self at the Library. Decide for yourself how many minutes a day you will read, sign the Teen Reading Contract, and pick up a reading time log. Choose a free book from the Book Cellar to get you started. For every week that you meet your goal, (say you agreed to read for 20 minutes a day, by the end of the week, you should have read 140 minutes), you can get a raffle ticket to win great prizes at the end of the summer. The more you read, the more tickets you get, and the better chance you have for winning! Plus, you can earn bonus raffle tickets by doing the special activities on the Bonus Sheet like going to a museum, or reading to a kid or coming to one of the Library’s Express Yourself @ Your Library events. It’s all up to you. You don’t have to meet your reading goals if you don’t want to but if you do, that’s empowering! Look for the Express Yourself@Your Library in the Teen section or visit the Library’s website at www.butterfieldlibrary.org to register on-line. For more information, call 265-3040 ext. 4.

Summer is the time for kids to be outside. There is no better place for your child to spend time in the great outdoors this summer than at Trailside Museums and Zoo. The Trailside Discovery day program will be your child’s up-close and personal introduction to local wildlife and ecology. Through hands-on activities and exciting games, children will be immersed in the natural world in engaging, and age appropriate ways they are bound to enjoy. So, please turn off the video games, the television, the internet, and the air conditioning! Help your child experience summer the way it was meant to be!

Registration is required. Call 845-786-2701, extension 293 or email [email protected]. Maximum enrollment is 15 children per session, so please act quickly. The fee is $80 per session. If minimum enrollment is not met, then the session may be cancelled. Tr a i l s i d e M u s e u m s a n d Zoo is part of the Palisades Interstate Park Commission. The Palisades Interstate Park Commission administers 29 parks, parkways, and historic sites for the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation in New York as well as the Palisades Interstate Park and parkway in New Jersey.

Pictured, left to right, are this year’s recipients of the Hudson Valley Gateway Chamber of Commerce Scholarships: Casey McGowan (Lakeland High School), Danielle Urbanowicz (Peekskill High School), Jillian Lynch (Walter Panas High School), Jake Green (Hendrick Hudson High School), Erik Blumberg (Croton-Harmon High School), and Dillon Chesnut (Putnam Valley High School).

Academy Grooms Teachers for Administrative Jobs of educational leaders.” Cohort member Ryan Odell of Putnam Valley addressed his fellow classmates and their friends and families, noting that the experience has made them all look at the world through “new leadership lenses.” “I don’t think we will be the same again,” Mr. Odell said. FSLA’s mission is to groom teachers who demonstrate leadership potential for administrative positions in area school districts, and addresses the nationwide shortage of well-trained educational leaders. It is run by co-directors Dr. Terry Orr of Bank Street and Joan Thompson, Director of BOCES’ Center for Educational Leadership. A new cohort will begin its journey in September. The FSLA’s Class of 2009 includes local teachers Brian Kuczma of Putnam Valley and Nancy Martinez-Cirelli of Haldane.

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I n t r o t o L o c a l W i l d l i f e Emily Spratt Named to During Camp at the Zoo Dean’s List at Endicott

Hudson River Collages are Designed by Haldane Artists

Some of the area’s most talented teachers recently took a giant step toward becoming educational leaders in Putnam/Northern Westchester. In May, a cohort of 29 area educators completed the Future School Leaders Academy (FSLA), earning advanced masters degrees and advancing toward their goal of becoming school administrators. FSLA is an innovative program sponsored by Putnam/ Northern Westchester BOCES in partnership with the Bank Street College of Education. BOCES’ Deputy Superintendent Renee Gargano spoke a t t h e m o v i n g c e r e m o n y, which capped off two years of rigorous study. “I consider this cohort thoughtful and generous,” Ms. Gargano said, noting that the group of 29 teachers was the largest group to complete the program so far and maintained 100 percent retention. “I officially welcome you to our community

Wednesday, June 24, 2009

Emily V. Spratt, the daughter of James and Mary Spratt of Cold Spring, has been named to the Spring 2009 Dean’s List at Endicott College. Emily is a senior majoring in interior design. In order to qualify for the Dean’s List, a student must obtain a minimum grade point average of 3.5, receive no grade below a “C”, and be enrolled in a minimum of 12 credits for the semester. Located in Beverly, Massachusetts on 231 acres of

oceanfront property, Endicott College offers Master and Bachelor degree programs in the professional and liberal arts. Founded in 1939, Endicott provides an education built upon a combination of theory and practice, which is tested through internships and work experience. Studying at the Beverly campus, regionally, and internationally are approximately 2,200 undergraduate and more than 2,000 adult and graduate students.

Cornelius Receives Masonic Society Scholarship The Philipstown Masonic Historical Society is proud to announce that Haldane High School senior Justin Cornelius is the recipient of the annual scholarship offered by the Society. The scholarship is given to a deserving high school senior who has achieved academically but more importantly has demon s trated a des ire to g ive to his community through volunteerism and community service. Mr. Cornelius, who will be attending SUNY Albany in the fall, has been involved for many years in the local fire departments as well as with the volunteer ambulance corp. He is well deserving of the award, which is $1000 for his freshman year and an additional $1000 for each of his next three years of college provided he achieves a

B average or better. The Society is a 501(c) (3) organization. Individuals wishing to donate to the P h ilip s to w n M as on ic H is torical Society to help the Philipstown Masons continue their mission of preserving the heritage of Philipstown, can do so by contacting the Society for further information at P.O. Box 236, Cold Spring, NY 10516.

Creative Dance Theater Welcomes Children If you visit the Haldane Middle School office, prepare to be amazed by four large Hudson River collages designed and created by fifth and sixth grade artists. The collages depict Henry Hudson’s Half Moon, the Clearwater, the Cold Spring Bandstand, and sailboats on the river. The students began the project by drawing Hudson River scenes. Then they looked at the drawings and chose the best aspects to use. Then they

made lots of Eric Carle-style painted papers to create the collages. Jean Cendali, their art teacher, stated “I’m so proud of my students. They worked so hard on the collages and they came out even better then I thought they would.” Congratulations to all of the talented artists for their fine work. The wonderful collages were made possible through a Haldane School Foundation grant.

Hannah Anderson Graduates from Kenyon College Hannah M. Anderson, daughter of Ron and Jan Anderson of Garrison, received the bachelor of arts degree at the one hundred and eighty-first Commencement of Kenyon College on Saturday, May 16, 2009. Anderson graduated cum laude with a major in art history.

Kenyon is the oldest private college in Ohio. The Gambier campus is home to a diverse group of about 1,600 students.

Children ages three to six are invited to participate in Creative Dance Theater on 4 consecutive Saturdays this summer at Howland Public Library on 313 Main St. in Beacon. This performing arts program for children will be held from 10:30 – 11:30am on Saturday, July 18 & 25, Aug. 1 and 8. Through the use of stories and the images they evoke, children will learn to communicate feelings and ideas through dance, theatrics, and visual arts. Children will learn basic body movements

and their use in acting out stories. The instructor, local educator and artist Marleen Pennison, founded Creative Dance Theater for Children in 1979, and brings her students over thirty years of experience in teaching dance and theater to adults and children. This fun and creative program is free of charge, but due to space restrictions, we ask that you register by contacting Ginny Figlia, Youth Services Librarian, at 845-831-1134, ex.103.

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Wednesday, June 24, 2009

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Philipstown Minor Giants Win League Championship

Lax Dinner Honors Five of PV’s Best PCN&R Staff Report For Putnam, Rockland, and Westchester lacrosse players, the Section One Lacrosse Dinner is the final big event of the season. At this year’s dinner, on the evening of June 17, the level of athletic talent filling the banquet room at Colonial Terrace in Cortlandt Manor was impressive. For a reporter who is also a parent of one of the honorees, it was a special pleasure to be part of an annual event that celebrates some of the best high school athletes in our region, and—given the competitive prominence of lacrosse here— the entire country. Yo r k t o w n v a r s i t y c o a c h Dave Marr, also named the Section One Coach of the Year, was the master of ceremonies for the evening, and his storied varsity team was well represented, too, with enough All Section (7), and All American (4) honorees to field a starting team right in the banquet hall. One high school from our readership area—Putnam Valley—sent a contingent of four players and two coaches. All-American senior midfielder Jimmy van de Veerdonk (playing at Oneonta in the fall); All-Section senior attackman Dillon Chesnut (attending Haverford); AllSection junior attackman Ryan Fitzgerald; and All-Section senior midfielder Billy Ries (playing soccer and lacrosse at Keene State) received plaques or trophies, and Chesnut also received a plaque for being an All-Section Scholar Athlete. Bob Baker, the Assistant Coach at Putnam Valley, who has worked side by side with Head Coach Brian Kuczma since the high school opened in 2000, was named Assistant Coach of the Year. These team honors came on the heels of an extraordinary season in which the Tigers won 15 games and lost five, averaging about 13 goals per game, won a Section One championship against their perennial rival, Rye; and made it to the NY State semifinals, where they were stopped by the eventual State Champion, Manhasset.

Pictured, left to right: PVHS Head Coach, Brian Kuczma ; All Section player and scholar athlete, Dillon Chesnut; All-American player Jimmy van de Veerdonk; All Section player Ryan Fitzgerald; All Section player Billy Ries; PVHS Assistant Coach and Section One Assistant Coach of the Year, Bob Baker. Co-Captain Jimmy van de Veerdonk summed up the special feeling that has developed among this group, “My lacrosse team is my family away from home—not only making me a good lacrosse player but making me a respectful person. The greatest memories will last among us and will stay with me for life. Now it is time to move

‘These past three years have changed my life.’ B i l ly R i e s on and go down a different road. Everyone on PV Lax ‘09 will be my ‘family’ forever.” Teammate Billy Ries reflected on the year, “These past three years have changed my life. I have honestly become a better person after being through the PV lacrosse program. The game of lacrosse, to me, is about having a good time with the boys and making memories that will last a lifetime. Winning a championship was icing on the cake.”

Asked about what his PV lacrosse experience meant to him, Dillon Chesnut replied, “It has meant everything to me. The lacrosse field is my Graceland—it’s where I can go to shake off everything and just have fun playing a game I love. No matter how tough things are in school or in the rest of life, I can always take my troubles to the turf and leave them there.” Statistically, this group is impressive. Chesnut scored 52 goals and 22 assists during the 2009 season, surpassing his 100th career goal and becoming the all- time leading goal scorer among PV attackmen. Fitzgerald was the team’s overall points leader in 2009, scoring 48 goals and 39 assists, for a total of 87 points, and will likely break Chesnut’s record in the 2010 season. All American van de Veerdonk had 44 goals and 24 assists, with an amazing 148 ground balls collected, as well. Ries scored 29 points on the season, with a total of 68 ground balls, and, along with van de Veerdonk, pretty much ruled the team’s transition game. All of the PV honorees are multiple-sport athletes. Van de Veerdonk has played football and lacrosse throughout high school; Fitzgerald has played football, basketball, and lacrosse; Ries has played soccer and lacrosse; and Chesnut, until recently, played at

an elite level in roller hockey throughout the summer months, as well as a season of varsity hoops

‘The lacrosse field is my Graceland.’ Dillon Chesnut in addition to his PVHS lacrosse. All four players have known each other for years, both in the classroom and through local lacrosse, soccer, basketball, football, and hockey leagues at the recreational and elite levels. At the tables where the Putnam Valley families and coaches were seated, the undercurrent of sadness was all too apparent: three of the four honorees will not be returning next year, and as part of a record-sized class of graduating seniors, they will be joined by a number of other talented departing teammates. Next year’s team will no doubt be led by the talented attackman Fitzgerald, supported by other rising seniors such as defenseman John McLean, midfielders Dan O’Gorman and Shane Kelly, ace goaltender Brendan McCrudden, and current sophomore middie Kevin Christopher. The future is bright for PV lacrosse, but it was nice to take just a little while longer to reflect on an exceptionally bright season.

CAPTION: Front row (l to r): Nicholas DiPalo, Max Mormar, Lucas Uribe, Mario Cofini, Josh Wimer, Louie Weber, Coach Kevin Barry. Back row (l to r): Justin Markey, Coach Mark Mormar, Austin Jandrucko, Kevin Barry, Derek Champi, Cameron Palikuca, Ted Northrup Special to the PCN&R Wimer hurled a strikeout to N i c h o l a s D i P a l o , D e r e k of the six remaining regular notch the last out of the game Champi, Cameron Palikuca, season games, including a Sometimes a little goes a and seal the victory. Austin Jandrucko and walks four-game win streak, and long way. The Philipstown MiDisplaying a wicked fast- earned by Kevin Barry, Justin extended this streak to six nor Giants may have been one ball, pitcher Justin Markey was Markey, Mario Confini, Lucas with two more wins in the of the youngest and smallest a dominating force throughout Uribe, and Louie Weber helped postseason. teams in the league, but they the third, fourth and fifth in- the Giants rack up runs, and Coaches Kevin Barry, Mark played true to their namesake nings. Having reached his seal the Yankees’ fate. One M o r m a r, R o y M a r k e y a n d throughout the 2009 season. pitch count, Nicholas DiPalo of many notable plays was a John DiPalo are very proud In what some might consider relieved Markey to pitch the spectacular throw by Weber of their assembled team, not an upset, the Giants defeated bottom frame of the sixth. from deep right field to catch only for winning the Champithe top-seeded Yankees 7-5 in D e s p i t e D i P a l o ’ s c a p a b l e a runner at second base. onship but for also exhibiting an intense nail-biting game to abilities, the Yankees were The Giants players, consist- sportsmanship and determinawin the league championship able to put on a display of ing of 7-9 year olds, were tion throughout the season. at the North Highland Major strong hitting and base run- resilient and proved to be a They would like to extend Field on the soggy Saturday ning, placing the Bombers tough opponent throughout particular appreciation to all morning of June 20. within striking distance. But the season. At its midpoint, parents for getting the players The Giants had a command- that was as far as the Yankees the Giants were 2-2-2, hav- to practices. The coaches offer ing 7-1 lead going into the got as the Giants completed ing played three extra inning congratulations to the Rays, bottom of the sixth and fi- a Cinderella season. games with two ending in ties, Mets, Phillies, and Tigers for nal inning but the relentless The game was scoreless after and overcame four run deficits what was an altogether excitYankees rallied back. Down the first two innings but the to narrowly escape the jaws ing season. In particular, the to their last out, the Yankees Giants broke through in the of defeat. Building on this Giants offer a respectful tip of had loaded bases with the third with two runs and then valuable experience and their their hats to the Yankees for tying run at second and the five more runs in the fourth. competitive spirits, the Giants their tremendous efforts and potential winning run at first. Big hits from Max Mormar, went on a tear the second half proving to be an incredibly Giants’ relief pitcher Josh Ted Northup, Josh Wimer, of the season. They won five tough opponent.

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SPORTS Philipstown Majors Rays Win Little Little League Regular Season Action-Packed Football Clinic Hosted by Hawks Comes to a Close League Championship Philipstown Little League Challenge will take place.

They finished with a record of 15 wins and 2 losses. Congratulations on a great season and a great team effort!

Knights Top Manhattan’s Gotham Girls 2-0

will end their 2009 regular season this weekend with two days of planned events. Official Closing Ceremonies will take place at the 9D fields across from Haldane on Saturday, June 27. The day will start at 10am with a Pitch, Hit and Run contest, sponsored by the Philipstown Recreation Department, for all levels of players. Prizes will be awarded to girls and boys based on age and grade. Contestants are asked to register for the event at the 9D fields no later than 9:30am on 6/27. Following the contest, 2009 Little League award presentations and closing remarks will commence at 11am. The day will end with the annual coaches game starting around 1pm. There will be food, drinks, and music throughout the day. All Little League players, parents, managers, coaches, and fans are invited to attend. On Sunday June 28 the second annual Putnam Valley vs. Philipstown River Valley Cup

Three games are scheduled with representation from the Minors, Majors, and coaches from each league. Game times are 12pm for the Minors, 2pm for the Majors and 4pm for the coaches game. The youngsters will be playing at the 9D field across from Haldane and the coaches game will take place at Mayors Park. The team that wins two out of three wins the River Valley Perpetual Trophy. Putnam Valley is seeking revenge for Philipstown’s 2008 dominance from the youth teams while the Philipstown coaches are still recovering from their beating from the Putnam Valley coaches. Once again, food, drinks, and music will be available throughout the day. All Philipstown and Putnam Valley residents are invited to attend and cheer on our athletes. Any questions in regard to the events can be directed to Eddie Barry, Philipstown Little League President, at 845-661-5709 after 9pm.

Philipstown Junior League Pirates

The Philipstown Knights Spring 2009: Bottom (left to right): Emma Cunningham, Jordan Erickson, Mackenzie Cunningham, Cali Schweikhart, Alex Monteleone, Sara Jacoby, Samantha Heanue. Top (left to right): Coach Stephen Schweikhart, Sonya Kuzminski, Sarah Warren, Tess Hansler, Emma Jacoby, Kate Lahey, Brianna DiFrancesco, Nicole Pidala, Emma Garschagen, Georgia Dain, Isabel Jimenez, Coach Walter Garschagen The Philipstown Knights closed out their soccer season with a decisive 2-0 victory over the Gotham Girls this past Sunday at the St. Basil Academy field. Second-half goals from Sarah Warren and

Brianna DiFrancesco provided the margin of victory and moved the team’s record to 7-1-1 and second place in the final standings. Gotham’s record dropped to 6-2-1. Cali Schweikhart made 5 saves in

the net to record the team’s 5th shutout of the season. The win clinched second place for the Knights, capping their best season to date.

The Philipstown Hawks Pop Warner football coaches hosted an action packed clinic on Sunday, 6/14. Coaches Jon Champlin, Matt McMahon, Peter Giachinta, Rob McCollum, and Bill Irwin and Haldane’s head varsity coach, Tony Percacciolo, along with local football players, Derek O’Dell, Raphael Famighetti, and Matt Giachinta, organized agility and receiving drills, and showed the kids the basic skills that would help them play the game of football. There were smiles all around – by the kids, coaches and parents. The coaches hoped to have recruited some new talent to their teams. Football season is right around

the corner – practice begins August 3. Forms for signing up are available at the team website www.eteamz. com/philipstownhawks. Go Hawks!

(Top) – The kids take a break in between drills (Bottom) – Thomas Percacciolo, son of Haldane head varsity coach, Tony, shows his toughness!

C a n c e r G r o u p & R e n e g a d e s Te a m U p t o Show Their Support Drew Ford (left), and Andrew Balducci (above). The Pirates battled Pawling last Saturday morning in a Semi-Final game, winning with a final score of 9-5. This win pushes the Pirates into the Championship game next week.

Support Connection, Inc., an independent non-profit organization that provides free, confidential breast and ovarian cancer support services, announces “Show Your Support Night” with the Hudson Valley Renegades at Dutchess Stadium, a fun family night that will raise awareness about breast and ovarian cancer and raise funds for Support Connection’s free breast and ovarian cancer support services. “ S h o w Yo u r S u p p o r t Night” is a night of family fun and “FUNdraising for a great cause! It’s minor league

baseball at its finest with the Hudson Valley Renegades vs. the Batavia Muckdogs. Stick around for fireworks after the game! Pre-purchase ticket package for only $12 includes a grandstand reserved ticket, food voucher, and guaranteed giveaway. To benefit Support Connection, order tickets in advance online at www. gadesgroups.com (password “support”) or by phone 845838-0094; ask for Kaitlin. Support Connection is sponsoring “Show Your Support Night” to kickoff plans and registration for their 15th

Annual Support-A-Walk for breast and ovarian cancer awareness that will take place on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009 at FDR Park in Yorktown Heights, NY. The event will take place on Tuesday July 14, 2009. Gates open 5:30pm; Game starts 7pm. Support Connection staff and volunteers will be on hand at “Show Your Support Night” with flyers, registration details, raffles and more. To learn more about Support Connection or the Support-AWalk, visit www.supportconnection.org.

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REAL ESTATE

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CLEANING SERVICE experienced, dependable and detail oriented. Satisfaction guaranteed. Refs avail 845337-1403

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 THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE Teresa Peppard LMT 914-2043619 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 FURNITURE RESTORATION serving the area with quality professional work for over 30 years. Custom refinishing excellent repairs, chair caning and rushing. Call Sunburst 845-297-1671 1597 Rte 9 Wappingers Falls. EXPERT GROUNDS MAINT Weekly/Biweekly, cleanups, organic fertilization programs. Landscape designs/installations, Tree care by Carl Rankel, certified arborist. Lic/Insured. www.create-a-scape.us 845424-2323 PC COMPUTER TROUBLE Repair/Instruction/Upgrade needed? We can help, reasonable rates 845-265-3089 HOUSECLEANING thorough, honest, reliable, natural products provided. Exc refs 845-518-3616

AWAY IN JULY? HALDANE Honor Roll HS Student avail to feed cats, water plants, get mail etc. Cold Spring Village only. Refs 265-7695 ANITA MERANDO/ TEACHER/HVWP Fellow tutoring students K-12 reading and writing/elementary math. Refs/reasonable rates 845-2653545/845-891-9303 RUBBISH REMOVAL Residential - commercial dumpsters in stock. Low rates, certified. Call L & L recycling services 845-849-5009 PIANO & DRUM LESSONS taught in home studio in Cold Spring. All ages welcome! Professional, experienced instruction geared towards your needs. Contact: [email protected] or 917-861-6324 HOUSECLEANING AVAILABLE Experienced, honest, reliable. Exc refs. Cold Spring, Garrison area. Cell 917-5572776 EMY ADULT CAREGIVER available. Exp, drive to all appts. Dispense meds. Companion. Call Ray 845-265-3769

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 MAKE A CHILD SMILE this summer by becoming a Fresh air Fund host family. The FAF's been doing this since 1877 and has provided free summer vacations to more than 1.7 million NYC children. All are carefully screened and fully insured. You can pick the gender and age of the child you invite. You can be old, young, with kids or without, single, married, living together-the kids don't discriminate and neither do we. Just have love in your heart and a happy home. Please call Lisa Martens at 845-736-4247 or [email protected]

EVENTS LIVE IRISH MUSIC AT Whistling Willie's Sun 28 Jun 6pm-9pm. Free admission. This is a monthly event. LIVE MUSIC IN COLD Spring. Silver Spoon 124 Main St, 845-265-2525 - Th,Fr,Sa, Su Willie's - 184 Main St, 845265-2012 - We, Th, Fr, Sa Foundry - 55 Main Street, 845-265-9525 - Some Tuesdays Depot - Depot Sq & Main St, 845-265-5000 -Fri. HORSEMEN TRAIL FARM Health Workshop & Potluck. Start 7pm Wed July 1, Aug 5, farm tour 845-265-2665 RSVP [email protected]

REAL ESTATE NEEDS Limited Editions Realty 21 Main Street, Cold Spring. Call 845-265-3111 or go to limitededitionsrealty.com

CHILDCARE SERVICE Provider, in my home, North Highlands, full time, part time or after school, experienced, Please call Jaimee at 845-8095236

2.5 ACRE COMMERCIAL Residential building lot off Rte 9 in Cold Spring $125,000 or Best Offer, 845-424-4363

GRANNY NANNY Local woman available for child care, ages 4 and up. Excellent references 845-265-2426

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. Zoned Ind. 845-265-2665. [email protected] GARRISON HORSE PROP Barn, pool, acreage, English Tudor Home $850,000 or best offer 845-424-3514 BOHA LOT COLD SPRING gorgeous, wooded lot on Lake Surprise Rd. Steps to reservoir, seasonal stream, protected area, super low taxes, $159,000. 917533-4168

BABY BELLY YOGA! Prenatal Kundalini Yoga for women at any stage of pregnancy! 6/28-8/2, Sundays 121:30pm, $90 series/ $15 drop in- The Yoga Co-op at The Garrison. For info manymoonsyoga.com register by email [email protected]

GOT EXTRA LAND?? We're looking for a small pieceof land to put up a small house in Garrison off/near 9D. Will pay cash. [email protected]. Thank you!

TAG SALE

LOST OR FOUND PET? Call Dog Control Officer, 265-4732. Call Sheriff's Dept., 225-4300 only in an emergency.

RINALDA FLEA MARKETS Every Sunday 900 Route 44 Poughkeepsie 8am-4pm. Free parking and admission something for everyone... Visit Rinaldifleamarkets.com Vendors wanted. Live music Sunday June 21 "Dangling Success" GIGANTIC MOVING SALE Everything Must Be Sold! Sat 6/27 & Sun 6/28 Time 8am4pm 761 Farmers Mills Rd in Kent, Carmel, NY 845-2258252. Hunt Country Dining Set: Large table w/3 extra boards, 6 chairs, and hutch. 2 knotty pine TV wall units, large wicker coffee table/storage trunk, Antique full size bed, and more furniture. Prof Ping Pong table, air hockey, toys, Connondale, Fox River, Giant MTB Series All Terrain Bicycles, pool items, household items, Christmas decor., tools, Honda: Em 5000 SX Deluxe generator, Honda HS 80 Snow Thrower w/treds, Little Wonder Prof Leaf Blower, Little Giant Ladders, sport equip., scuba gear, skis and ski-wear, weights, Weber gas grill, freezer, computers & TVs, & ladies designer clothing. 28 years of collecting! Moving on to better & smaller with much less room. No reasonable offers will be refused. Rain or Shine!

CHILDCARE

PETS

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 BOO IS A DMH, ALL WHITE male cat. He is about 8 years old and is absolutely gorgeous! Boo likes other cats but just isn't into dogs. He can be sweet as pie or grumpy when he is hungry. It is Adopt-AShelter cat month and Boo would love to ho home. He's neutered and current with his vaccinations. To adopt Boo or any of our other cats or kittens, visit the Putnam Humane Society located on Old Rt 6, Carmel. 845-225-7777 Mon-Fri 10am6pm, Sat & Sun 10am-4pm. www.puthumane.org

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 and a store front 1,800 sq. ft. which is great location very visible $2,500 a month. 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 ONE BDRM APT HEAT/HW incld. Electric incld W/D incld. Walk to train/basement storage. $1300 monthly. 914-4759241

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 GARRISON COUNTRY Cottage. 2 bdrm house w/cathedral ceilings, lovely wooded setting, 5 mins to train. Nature lovers delight $1500. No smokers. W/D Sec/Refs 845-4244110 2BDRM CONDO COLD Spring 1.5 bth, EIK. H/HW/ cable/parking incl, pool, laundry/storage in basement. $1600/mo. 917-922-5943 BEAUTIFUL POST AND Beam 2 BDRM house for rent. Estate like property with pond. Mins from Poughkeepsie train station and Taconic Parkway. Beautiful 5 acre yard, park like setting. Great deck and grape arbor facing pond. Perfect for home business. $1700/mo plus utilities. Refs. 914-456-4974 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 RIVERFRONT one bdrm/one bth. Gorgeous apt with large terrace in small exclusive historic 3 story bldg. Working fplc, jacuzzi bath, central A/C and fantastic Hudson river views. Laundry facilities and pkng incld. Pet friendly. Walk to train and shops. Security and credit info rqrd. $1625. June 1 occupancy. Call Laurie 914-906-3563 or email at [email protected] for an appt.

COLD SPRING MAIN ST large one bdrm apt. Heat H/W incld, lvng rm, dng rm, EIK, $1250 call 914-761-8880 ext11 Mon-Fri 9-5

COLD SPRING 2BDRM APT 1 bath, EIK, lvng rm, lrg yard, walk to train/shops. W/D , pkng & water incld. $1450/mo. One mo sec, 845-661-6632

FREE STONE 845-424-4363 Masonry Quality and landscape Stone for walls, fireplace, patios and more! This stone is Free as material for any suitable stone project contracted to Garrison Stone works. PC2037, WC 11439

COLD SPRING VILLAGE Large 2BDR w/closets, 1 bath, EIK, Living room, Heat/Hot water incld. Free laundry on site. Off street parking for 2 cars. You will appreciate it in the winter! Walking distance to schools, shops, restaurants, coffee shops, grocery and Metro North commuter train (one hour and ten mins to Manhattan). 10 mins from Rte 84 & Bear Mountain - Palisades Parkway, 20 mins to Stewart International Airport. Most Pets allowed. first month and Sec. $1550/mo Ask for Mitch at 212-447-6207 or 914-263-4689 for an appt. COLD SPRING VILLAGE Beautiful 1BR w/lg LR, EIK, Bonus room, 6 blk to train. Inclds H/HW, elec, parking. Non smoker $1400 914-2275766or [email protected] for pictures Sec/Refs

GARRISON 4 BDRM 2 BATH unique character home. Fplc, Hrdwd floors, $2300/mo 914271-9529 day 914-862-0438 eve/wknd.

FREE

LOST & FOUND LOST RED TABBY KITTEN about 10 months old, named Pumpkin. Neutered, very timid. vicinity of Forge Gate. Pls call 845-803-4123 LOST KEYS IF FOUND Call 845-216-1743

SIT WANTED RESPONSIBLE 12 YR OLD girl looking for a job as a Mother's helper. Call 845-2653029

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

FOR SALE KENMORE 15000BTU Window AC. Used less than 2 months in 2008 $300. Contact Dan 845-265-3802

LCL ARTIST OSTONES Jewels of Fire One of a Kind Wood-Fired Clay Necklaces www.ostones.com www.chrisostrowski.com