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Wednesday, September 23, 2009 Philipstown & Putnam Valley 50¢
Schepen
programs slated for the chop- Residents of Cold Spring carry signs to protest threatened closure of senior citizens
ping block.” programs. Pictured are (l-r) Silvia Rosamova, Elna Winward, her daughter Chris Winward,
(See Seniors on Page 8) and Roula Toscano.
Landen
in Cold
Spring
Borkowski Concedes
Sheriff Don Smith wins absentee count; will face McConville in Nov.
by Eric Gross The tally: Smith—2,469; Smith received 124 votes to said all he wanted from the
On Wednesday, Borkowski—2,236 and An- Borkowski’s 76. start was for “every vote to be
September 16, It’s now official—Donald drew DeStefano—380. On T h e s h e r i ff w a s p l e a s e d counted. I am very satisfied
Smith has won the Republi- Primary night Smith led with the results telling the with the accuracy of the new
a small fleet can Primary for Sheriff of Borkowski by 169 votes with PCN&R: “I have faith in the optical scan voting machines.
of Dutch ships Putnam County. DeStefano who withdrew from elections process and the citi- All of the ballots have been
Absentee ballots were the race two weeks ago but zens of Putnam County as I counted and I am pleased with
landed at Cold counted on Tuesday night at whose name remained on the believe they have faith in me the process. Unfortunately,
Spring. See story the Board of Elections Office ballot received 347 votes. as well. I strongly believe the Don Smith has won the Re-
in Southeast and when the bal- The gap in the machine residents of our county have publican line. I congratulate
and photos on M i c h a e l T u rto n lots were tabulated the two- count increased this week confidence in me to serve as him on that victory.”
page 11. M i c h a e l T u rto n term incumbent had outdis- to 185 votes as a result of their sheriff as we continue When asked if he will con-
Reinier Spijkers delights the crowd as he performs on board his “Nutshell Music Boat.” tanced his challenger former a court-ordered recanvass- to keep Putnam the safest tinue his campaign running
Southeast Town Judge James ing of all voting machines. county in the Hudson Valley.” on the Working Families line,
Borkowski by 233 votes. In the absentee vote tally, In conceding, Borkowski (See Primary on Page 2)
Taste of Texas
parents’ goals. Moody’s Investment Services
The parking lot is being pro- him facing unique financial prove financial hardship—but
Student achievement was review of the district left its
posed by Constantine Serrou- hardship; that the variance it in that location, especially you’ve survived. You could
on display as 7th grader John A2 rating unchanged. She
kas, owner of both the plaza would not have a negative in the current economy. have sold the lot,” he said.
Swartzwelder read his award- went on to say that “this is
and the vacant lot, who wants impact on the character of Mangold went on to say “And your situation is not
Louis-cut pork ribs, chicken, winning essay submitted to excellent for a district like
Part of a series on the “I Won’t Cheat Founda- ours.”
to use the lot for employee the neighborhood; and that that while residential use unique—other homes face
sausage, and even smoked parking serving the plaza’s his financial hardship was could create the need for the plaza.” Turner added that
local eateries hot dogs. Sides include mac- tion” competition over the The board continued a
summer. Students in grades more municipal services in- the parking lot could increase
by Michael Turton aroni and cheese, potato discussion, begun at the
cluding education, use as a traffic in the neighborhood
Tragic Death in
salad, coleslaw and corn 4-12 were asked how they last meeting, of its goals
would respond if their favor- parking lot would not. He and that Serroukas knew the
Philipstown residents are bread— all made right on for the coming school year.
ite athlete were caught using underlined that Serroukas has lot was zoned residential when
enjoying a unique restaurant At the previous meeting,
Garrison Home
the premises. Barbecue is paid taxes on the property for he purchased it—and that any
experience these days. Not o ff e r e d i n v a r i o u s c o m b o steroids. There were 30,000 Board Vice-Chair Eric Ja -
entries and 30 winners were 29 years without any financial (See Foodtown on Page 8)
only are they seeing—and plates and can also be pur- coby voiced his desire to try
tasting—a new eatery as it chased in bulk by the pound. selected, with John placing to think about the process
develops right before their Catering is also available. second. Working with John in a new way. The current by Eric Gross
eyes; they have even had an
effect on the menu.
Soft drinks only are offered
but that will change in the
were his English/Language
Arts teacher Lauren Johnson,
focus is to develop a for-
mat to discuss possible goals Black bunting is on display What’s Inside
The fledgling restaurant
is The Roundup Texas BBQ
not-too-distant future.
The Roundup operates out
and Coleen Cavanagh, his
guidance counselor.
and solicit outside opinion.
Board member Jim Cannon
at Garrison Fire Department
headquarters this week in News Sports
located on Route 9 at the Post of a small trailer for now, The board heard an audit suggested they to strike a memory of a long-time mem-
Road Hardware, just south with plans to expand soon report from Alan Kassay of “balance between tactical ber whose body was found
of Route 301. Strictly for into a full restaurant and Bennett Kielson Storch De- and strategic approaches.” in his Garrison residence.
in-depth research purposes bar. A pleasant picnic area Santis. Kassay reported the The board agreed that three The Putnam County Sher-
district’s books meet accept- public sessions would be iff’s Department reported the Librarians Protest Putnam Valley
only, this writer has sampled with shaded wooden tables Defeats Haldane
the entire menu and there is serves those who can’t wait able accounting standards held to solicit public input: death last week of Donald Budget Cuts
only one word to describe long enough to get home. and are not in conflict with one in the evening, as an Lefari, 63, of Manitou Woods
the food—delicious. Many can’t. any governmental regula- adjunct to a board meeting; in Garrison.
The Roundup’s menu The Roundup is owned tions. Funds set aside in a second evening meeting Lefari was a prominent
page 10 page 15
includes beef brisket, St. ( S e e Te x a s o n P a g e 9 ) anticipation of the newly (See GUFS on Page 9) (See Lefari on Page 9) Donald Lefari
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Corrections
&
Clarifications
• Regarding “‘Solar Farms’
i n P u t n a m Va l l e y ” a n d
“On the (Peekskill Hol-
low) Road Again” (Sept.
16): Dario Gristina’s name
was incorrectly spelled
“Gestina.”
• I n t h e S e p t . 1 6 “ Ta l k
o f O u r To w n ” w e m e n -
tioned the Sept. 9 Cold
Spring Historic Review
Board meeting and a report
stating that Scenic Hudson
owns the 87-acre property
that includes the Preserve,
the Chapel of Our Lady
Restoration, the Foundry
School Museum, and the
William Kemble property.
Scenic Hudson does not
own the Chapel of Our
Lady Restoration or the
Foundry School Museum..
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Obituaries
Donald Michael Lefari, Esquire Linda M. (O’dell) Macdonald
Donald Michael Lefari practice in the U.S. Dis- Linda M. (O'dell) Macdon- Linda was a member of the
died accidently on Septem- trict Courts for the Southern ald, 66, of Old Forge passed Order of the Eastern Star,
ber 14, 2009, at his home and Eastern District of New away Tuesday, August 18, Dewey Old Forge, Chapter #
in Garrison where he has York, the Court of Appeals 2009, at Upstate University 449, American Legion Aux-
lived since 2001. (2nd Circuit), and the U.S. Hospital, Syracuse, with her iliary Post 893, and was the
Beloved husband of Julia Supreme Court. loving family at her side. Lin- Old Forge Volunteer Fire De-
Wellin Lefari, beloved father A restless soul and stellar da was born in Cold Spring, partment Auxiliary acting
of Andrew Wellin, father of intellect, Donald practiced on May 15, 1943, the first president since 2004. Among
ST. MARY’S OUR LADY OF FIRST PRESBYTERIAN PHILIPSTOWN Cindi Lefari, Robyn Lefari, law and engaged in a multi- daughter to James and Eliza- her many talents, Linda was a
EPISCOPAL CHURCH LORETTO CATHOLIC CHURCH OF REFORM SYNAGOGUE and Katherine Wellin, be- tude of business ventures in beth O'dell. fantastic line dancer and in-
IN THE HIGHLANDS CHURCH PHILIPSTOWN P.O. Box 94 loved friend and companion the course of his lifetime. Linda was predeceased by structor, an accomplished 600
1 Chestnut Street, Fair Street, Cold Spring Academy & Cherry Cold Spring, NY 10516 to Dodger and Cobber, his He loved Garrison and Cold her loving husband Angus Club bowler, and a fabulous
Cold Spring (845) 265-3718 Streets T H E H I G H H O LY D AY S r e s c u e d A u s t r a l i a n S h e p- Spring and sought always to “Chip” Macdonald on June 15, knitter. She enjoyed music
Fr. Shane Scott-Hamblen, www.ourladyoflorettocs.com Cold Spring - 265-3220 Services led by Can- herds, both certified Delta “give back.” He stated often 2008. Linda is survived by her and theater, especially her
Rector, 265-2539 Fr. Brian McSweeney, Rev. Leslie Mott, Pastor tor Shoshana Lash, Or- Society Therapy dogs. that he considered himself daughter Melissa A. Macdon- nights at The Strand with her
Mr. Ron Greene, Senior Pastor www.presbychurchcoldspring.org ganist Douglas Keilitz Father, friend, counselor, one of the luckiest men in ald, Old Forge, NY; her son girlfriends.
Warden, 265-3624 Masses: Sat. 5:30pm, Sun. email: FPCP@verizon. All Services at St. advisor, and teacher to hun- the world to be a part of Shannon A. Macdonald and In her struggles with cancer
www.stmaryscoldspring. 7 : 3 0 a m , 9 , & 11 : 4 5 a m . , net Mary’s Parish House dreds of people of all ages, this community. his wife Crystal of Dickinson and the unexpected loss of
dioceseny.org Weekdays: 8:15am, St. Jo- Worship Service: 10:30am Sun. Sept. 27 : Kol Nidre nationalities, professions, He was a proud member Center, NY; g;anddaughters her husband Linda became an
Sun. Masses: 8am (spoken); seph’s - Garrison, Sun., Office Hours: Mon. and Wed. Evening Services, 8pm and walks of life. of the Garrison Volunteer Elizabeth Shirley-Anne inspiration to her family and
10:30am (sung); Sunday 10:15am. Holy Days: 8:15am 9-11:30, Tues. and Thurs 9-2 Mon. Sept. 28: Yom Kippur, Donald was born on Fire Department, a past Riehle and Olivia Floramae friends, always maintaining
school in Parish Hall dur- & 7:30pm Mass, Holy Day Contemplative Prayer Group: morning services, 10am, dis- Februry 21, 1946. He was president, and a Fire Police Macdonald; sisters Lorraine an uncanny amount of cour-
ing 10:30 mass Vigil: 530pm Wednesdays 7am cussion, 1:30pm, afternoon a recipient of the Pi Sigma Captain. He was a member Owen, Patricia O'dell, and age, faith, and strength in the
Thurs. Fri. & Sun.: AA in Confessions: Sat., 4:30-5pm Jazz Vespers Service: Every services, 3:30pm, community P h i Aw a r d o f t h e U n i t e d of the Garrison Ambulance Carol Simpson; mother-in- face of life's most daunting
parish hall, 8pm Fri/Sat Oct 2/3 - Oktober- 3rd Saturday of each month break fast immediately fol- States Merchant Marines Corps and a trustee of the law Helen E. Macdonald; obstacles. She will be greatly
fest, in celebration of the 5:30pm lowing Afternoon Services in 1966. Donald received Marcinek Trust Fund. sister-in-laws Marcia Hard- missed by her children and
FRANCISCAN FRIARS Feast of the Holy Angel. Sat. Oct. 3: Shabbat/Sukkot a Bachelor of Business Ad- Donations in Donald’s esty and Charina Macdonald; grandchildren.
OF THE ATONEMENT 5-10pm. German food, beer, services at Surprise Lake ministration degree from memory may be made to: brother-in-laws Jim Hardesty In lieu of flowers dona-
Route 9, Garrison Italian ices, more. Children’s UNITED METHODIST Camp,9:30am, Sukkah Build- The City College of New Aussie Rescue and Place- and Donald Macdonald; and tions in her memory may be
424-3671 games, dunk tank, live enter- CHURCHES OF COLD ing by the Lake, 10:30am, York and a Juris Doctorate ment Helpline, Inc., www. many nieces and nephews. made to The Old Forge Fire
graymoorcenter@ tainment and gaming wheels. SPRING & SOUTH services degree from Brooklyn Law a u s s i e re s c u e . o rg ; D e l t a Linda grew up in Cold Department Auxiliary of Old
atonementfriars.org 265-3718 HIGHLAND (Garrison) For more information call School. He was admitted to Society, www.deltasociety. Spring and graduated from F o rg e , N Y 1 3 4 2 0 , o r T h e
Sunday Eucharist - 11am, Bingo - Thursdays, doors (265-3365) 265-8011 and leave a mes- the New York State Bar in org; or Heifer International, Haldane High School. After Anna Wright Memorial Fund,
Pilgrim Hall. open 6pm, first game begins South Highland UMC, sage or e-mail philipstownre- 1970. He was admitted to www.heifer.org. high school she worked for Heath Science Foundation,
Daily Mass - Mon. - Sat. 7 : 1 5 p m . $ 1 , 5 0 0 i n To t a l 19 Snake Hill Rd. formsynagogue @gmail.com Reader's Digest in Pleasant- 750 East Adams Street, CAB
11:30am. Cash Prizes. Concessions Garrison ville, NY, until she and her 324, Syracuse, NY, 13210.
Mondays - Holy Hour, 8pm. available. Cold Spring UMC, Bruyn Ernest Polhemus husband moved their small A memorial service will
216 Main Street REFORM TEMPLE OF Bruyn passed away on Sep- Bruyn touched the lives of
Centering Prayer - 8pm. PUTNAM VALLEY family to Old Forge in 1971. be held on October 5, 2009,
Monthly Prayer Meeting 2nd ST. PHILIP’S CHURCH Pastor Margaret (Peggy) tember 6, 2009. He was born everyone he met. He will be In 1979 Linda began her 11am, at Niccolls Memorial
Laemmel 362 Church Road on Sept. 2, 1954, at But- deeply missed by his family
Sunday of every month at IN THE HIGHLANDS dedicated 30-year career at Church, Old Forge, NY. A
South Highland in Garrison Putnam Valley terfield Memorial Hospital, and friends. He is preceded
2 p m. Rec o v e r y I n c . e very Episcopal Helmer's Fuel and Trucking gathering will be held at the
worship service at 9:30am. Rabbi Allen Darnov Cold Spring, to Frederick & in death by his parents Fred-
Wednesday, 7:30pm. 1101 Route 9D, Garrison until her retirement in the McCauley Mountain Chalet
Cold Spring worship service (845) 528-4774 Eleanor (Coleman) Polhemus erick Ernest Polhemus and
Renewal Farmers’ Market: Across from school Spring of 2009. following the service.
at 11am. www.rtpv.org of Garrison. He graduated t h e f o r m e r E l e a n o r E l i z a-
Every Friday, 10-3, during Rev. Francis H. Geer, Rec.
Shabbat Services: Fridays,
growing season.
Sun. Sept. 27 - Book sign-
424-3571 - e-mail:
stphilips@highlands.com
Sundays, Oct 4 - Nov 20:
Bible Study “Living the Gos- 8 p m ; Yo u n g p e o p l e ’ s s e r-
from Haldane Central School
in 1973 after excelling on
beth Coleman. He is survived
by his sisters, Jane (Bruce) S o m e P a r t i n g Wi s d o m
i n g o f Wi l l I S e e M y D o g
in Heaven? following 11am
8am - Holy Communion
10:30am - Main Service
pel of Mark,” 1-2pm
S u n . S e p t . 2 7 - We l c o m e
vice- third Friday of the
month, 7pm. Hebrew School,
the track team in the shot
put event, holding the State
Metzger and Rebecca (Kim)
Janes, both of Tucson, Az.
f ro m F a t h e r S h a u g h n e s s y
f o r n e w P a s t o r, f o l l o w i n g ages 3+ record. He also played foot- He leaves behind 7 nieces
Mass Choir–Thu, 7:30pm
t h e 11 a m s e r v i c e ( a p p r o x Sundays July 19 and 26 - ball and enjoyed playing the and nephews, and 15 great
Junior Choir–Sun , 9:15am
noon); everyone welcome. Attic Sale, 10am-4pm, at french horn in the band. nieces and nephews.
ST. JOSEPH’S CHAPEL Sunday School–Sun , 10:30am
Sat. Oct. 10 - Bake Sale, the Temple. He went on to graduate Bruyn will be laid to rest at
A mission Chapel of Our Acolytes – Sunday, 9am
Adult Class – Sunday at noon Foodtown, 9:30am-noon from the Culinary Institute a graveside service at St. Phil-
Lady of Loretto Church
Sat. Sept. 26 - Intro to T’ai FIRST HEBREW of America, Hyde Park, in ips in the Highland on October
Upper Station Rd.,
Chi & Ch’i Gong, 9am CONGREGATION OF 1975. Bruyn was an excellent 4, 2009 at 2pm. Please join
Garrison, 265-3718 COLD SPRING
Life Support Group – Wednes- PEEKSKILL chef and shared his culinary the family after the service
Sunday Mass: 10:15am BAPTIST CHURCH
days at 7:30pm 1821 Main Street, gift in Colorado, New York at the home of Ed and Pat
(American Baptist Peekskill C i t y, N o r t h C a r o l i n a , a n d Polhemus Rte 9D (1 mile N
PHILIPSTOWN GRACE UNITED Churches, USA) 914-739-0500 finally in Southern Arizona. of the Bear Mt. Bridge). In
WORSHIP GROUP METHODIST CHURCH Jay Camp www.firsthebrew.org He reached his dream of own- lieu of flowers please donate
Quaker Meeting 37 Peekskill Hollow (Interim Pastor) sfma@optonline.net ing his own restaurant, ‘The to the Susan G. Komen Breast
(845) 424-3525 Road, Putnam Valley 245 Main St., Cold Rabbi Lee Paskind Bay,’ at Kino Springs Resort Cancer Foundation or the
Meeting for Worship – 2nd & Pastor Tony Mecca Spring Services: Sat. 9:30am; Fri. near Nogales Arizona. American Heart Association.
4th Sundays of each month, 845-526-3788 265-2022 8pm; Monthly Fri. family
10am, at 848 Old Albany
Post Road (Whyatt Stone
Sunday Service & Sunday
School: 10 am.
Sunday Services, 10:30am
Wednesdays: Prayer- Fel-
service, 6:30pm
Mahjong - free classes every
Mid-Week Prayer Group is
Cottage), Garrison. Call for
directions. Children of all
Prayer Service w/ Com-
munion: Tues 7 pm. “Tues-
lowship time, 7pm Thursday, 7pm, thru Nov 12
Sun. Sept. 27 - Family Hike
Open to the Community C at h e r i n e G a r n s e y
ages welcome. The First Presbyterian more contemplative life: an Fr. McSweeney (l), Fr. Shaughnessy, and Altar Server
days w/ Tony” - Discussion through countryside, suits Octavian Moore (r) at Communion.
TEMPLE ISRAEL Church of Philipstown, in Cold ever-deepening awareness of
group, 9am. young children, at Muscoot Fr. Angelus Shaughnessy, “A syllogism for the ‘Test
ST. LUKE’S LUTHERAN 140 Lake Drive Spring, has recently begun ourselves and our relationships
Farm, 10am; rsvp 914-293- O . F. M . C a p u c h i n , s p e c i a l of All Happiness is Grati-
CHURCH BEACON HEBREW Lake Peekskill hosting a mid-week contempla- within this "Ultimate Reality."
7308 guest speaker and confessor tude’: Only the grateful are
65 Oscawana Lake Rd., ALLIANCE Rabbi Jeff Cymet tive prayer group, which is held The First Presbyterian
Sun. Oct. 18 - Family last week at the Our Lady of happy; Only the humble are
Putnam Valley Conservative Synagogue 845-528-2305 on Wednesday mornings from Church is located at 10 Acad-
hike, suits young children, Loretto Church Parish Mis- grateful; therefore, only the
www. 331 Verplanck Ave., Shabbat Services: Fridays 7 to 8am. The community is emy Street, one block from
Teatown Lake, 12:30pm, rsvp sion, offered these thoughts: humble are happy.”
stlukesputnamvalley.org Beacon 8pm; Saturdays 9:15am. invited to join in the meeting the intersection of Routes 9D
914-302-7767.
845-528-8858, Rabbi Josh Wohl for all of the hour or any part and 301, where Academy and
mail@stlukesputnamvalley.org Cantor Ellen Gersh of it, as your schedule allows.
The meeting is based on
Cherry Street meet. For more
information, contact the group
Word of the Week
Sunday Worship - Service:
9am, Coffee hour: 10:15am,
845-831-2012
www.beaconhebrewalliance.org
Oktoberfest Brings Food, a model of Contemplative leader, Giom Grech at 265- syl • lo • gism
Family Communion Service
including Sunday School:
Fri. night Shabbat services
7:30pm
Games, Music to Loretto Prayer, which has long been
a Christian practice, and shares
4759, or email giomgrech@
verizon.net You may also con-
a deductive logical scheme consisting of a major and minor prem-
ise, e.g., All men are mortal (major premise); Socrates is a man
10:30am Sat. morning Shabbat ser- Our Lady of Loretto Par- the Cayman Islands, and a in the traditions of other faiths tact the church at 265-3220. (minor premise); therefore, Socrates is mortal (conclusion)
Thu. - Prayer Service, 8pm vices, 9:30am ish will be holding its annual Hummel tea set. as well. Contemplative prayer
Check website for religious Oktoberfest “Feast of the Local musicians and danc- is spurred by the intention to
CHUANG YEN school, services, events info. Holy Angels” Celebration on ers will entertain the crowds be more open to God's pres-
MONASTERY Friday and Saturday, October during both nights, including ence and the invitation to "Be
2020 Rte 301, Carmel YORKTOWN JEWISH 2 and 3, from 5 to 10pm, with the Cold Spring Fire Company still and know that I am God."
845-228-4283/4288 CENTER activities galore for the whole Pipes and Drums Band, the (Psalm 46:10).
www.baus.org 2966 Crompond Road family. The Church grounds B u d d y Tr a i n a B a n d , G r e g The prayer requires simply
bauscym@aol.com Yorktown Heights will abound with live music, Phillips, Irish Step Dancing a quiet place where one can
Sunday programs: 914-245-2324 children’s games, a dunk tank, from Clare Shanahan and the sit in a comfortable upright
9-10am - Chanting and Medi- www. gaming wheels, a bouncy tent, Fee sisters, Cold Spring’s position, and the reading of
tation yorktownjewishcenter. and great German food. D . J . To m m y N a s t a s i , s t o - sacred texts. An atmosphere
10-11am - Dharma Talk org A raffle will include such ryteller Jonathan Kruk, and of ever deepening quietness
11 a m - 1 2 p m - N o o n B o o k Fridays 6:15pm (Standard exciting prizes as a week- much more. precedes the 20 minutes of
Discussion Group time) Fridays 8pm (Daylight long stay at a 6-bedroom Our Lady of Loretto is lo- total silence. A short reading
Vegetarian lunch, Saturdays savings time) North Cartolina oceanfront cated at 24 Fair Street, in on prayer life and an oppor-
& Sundays, 12-1pm Saturdays 9:15-11:15am home, a stay at a condo in Cold Spring. tunity to express the joys and
the needs of our community
concludes the prayer.
Many have found contempla-
tive prayer to be a transforma-
tive and healing experience.
It has been said that "God is
closer to us than we are to
ourselves." A weekly group
prayer is a step towards a
Yom Kippur
“The tenth day of this
seventh month is the Day
of Atonement.
Hold a sacred assembly
and deny yourselves, and
present an offering made
to the LORD by fire.
Do no work on that day,
because it is the Day
of Atonement, when
atonement is made for you
before the LORD your
God.”
—Leviticus 23:26-28
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Sun. Sept. 27 - Fall foliage Sat. Oct. 3 - Haldane School Sun. Oct. 4 - Putnam Cty Fall Sat. Oct. 10 - Mid-run reception: Fri/Sun Oct. 16/17/18 - Phil- Sat. Oct. 17 - Putnam High-
cruise aboard The Commander Fdn. Benefit to Support En- Classic Half Marathon & 5K Collaborative Concepts Farm ipstown Recreation Dept’s An- lands Audubon Society Wine
w/ Jim Witt, raise funds for vironmental Studies, 5-8pm. Race, begins at Brewster Vil- Project 2009: more than 60 art- nual Haunted House. Young & Delectables. 5pm, Taconic
Hope for Youth Foundation. Glynwood Center, Tickets $50 lage Train Station, 10am. Bring ists installing art on a historic, Children’s Fun House - Sat, Center; coincides w/ bird seed
12:30-3:30pm, departs from before Sept. 30, $60 after. Tick- family & visit Village Street working farm. 2-6pm; open every 5-6:30pm; Sun, 3-4:30pm. Hor- pick up. $15/RSVP swixblue@
Peekskill. $35 p/p, $10/chil- ets: Haldane School Foundation, fair after the race. Register: day dawn to dusk through Oct. ror House - Fri/Sat, 7-10pm; verizon.net or 265-3773.
dren under 12. 845-265-2010 PO Box 364, Cold Spring NY www.active.com; info at www. 31. 853 Old Albany Post Rd., Sun. 5-80pm. Children under
or witt@bestweb.net 10516 or Eugenie@amartcon- brewsterrotary.org Garrison. 845-528-1797 12 and Seniors, $4, Adults, $6 The Putnam County News &
servation.com. Recorder is happy to announce
Sun. Sept. 27 - Walking tour Fri. Oct. 9 - VA Hudson Valley Sun. Oct. 11 - Concert: Camille Sat. Oct. 17 - Jazz Vespers your event. A complete list-
of historic Cold Spring Village Sat. Oct. 3- Big Band Con- Health Care System Veterans King, soprano, Regan Smith w/ renowned jazz musicians, ing of Coming Events is on
conducted by Historical Society cert & Sunset Picnic, Boscobel, Job Fair, 11am-3pm, Castle and Carol Leone, piano. Haydn, 5:30pm, free, First Presbyterian our website at www.pcnr.com.
Sat. Sept. 26 - Constitution
volunteer. Starts at 2pm at the 5-7pm, pack a chair & picnic. Point, Route 9D. Meet employ- Mendelssohn and Rachmaninoff. Church, 10 Academy St. Cold To send your listing: PCN&R,
ONGOING: Island Family Day, 10am-3pm.
foot of Main St., Railroad Plaza. $14/adult, $9/children 6-12, ers, service orgs, etc. Bring 4pm, free. Chapel of Our Lady Spring, 265-3220 PO Box 185, Cold Spring, NY
Exhibits, demos, birds of prey,
Sugg. donation of $5 under 6 free. 265-3638, www. several copies of resume and Restoration, 45 Market St., CS, 10516; fax 265-2144; e-mail,
horse & wagon rides, boat rides, editor@pcnr.com.
Cold Spring Farmers’ Market, Boscobel.org discharge papers. park at Metro-North station.
Rev. War Trail walks. Shuttle
Saturdays through Thanks- runs from south end of Metro-
giving, 8:30am-1:30pm, Wed. Sept. 30 - Senior Roast
North CS parking lot. 845-446- Beef Dinner and Bingo, Phil- Sat. Oct. 3 - Lecture at PC Sat. Oct. 10 - Sustainable Put- Sun. Oct. 11 - 4th Annual Hudson
at The Nest, Chestnut St. 8676, www.constitutionisland. Historic Society with Kate nam Workshop: Water Wisdom/
ipstown Community Center, Highlands Greenway Triathlon:
org Noon - 3pm. Free. Philip- Johnson,curator at Historic Protect Drinking & Surface kayak, bike, and run or team
Putnam Valley Farmers’ Mar- Hudson Valley on the 1909 Water, sponsored by Cornell
kets: Fridays, 3-7pm, Tomp- stown residents only. Res. re- up. 9am start from Dockside.
quired by Sept. 28. 424-4618. Hudson-Fulton Celebration. Coop Extension. Putnam County Register at Active.com. See www.
kins Cnrs Methodist Church, Sat. Sept. 26 - 32nd Annual
5pm, 265-4010, www.pchs- Emergency Training Ctr., Don HudsonHighlandsTriathlon.org
outdoors, 729 Peekskill Hol- Harvest Festival. Over 30 craft
fsm.org Smith Campus, 112 Old Route 845-803-4145.
low Rd. June 19-Oct. 9 ALSO vendors, farmers’ market, chil-
6, Carmel. www.cce.cornell.
Wednesdays, 3-7pm at Putnam dren’s activities, pumpkin paint- COMING UP: edu/Putnam or 845-278-6738.
Valley Grange, Adams Cnrs, ing & entertainment along Main Sat. Oct. 3 - Fall Artists on Sun. Oct. 11 - Hike to Lost
128 Mill St. Indoor/Outdoor, St, Cold Spring. 10am-5pm. Location, Garrison Art Center, Pond at Manitoga, led by Chris
Fri. Oct. 2 - HH Land Trust’s Sat. Oct. 10 - HH Land Trust
year roun d . 8 4 5 - 5 2 8 - 00 6 6 Rain or shine, severe weather Garrison’s Landing. Over 85 Galligan, $10 admission sup-
20th Anniversary Celebration Take-a-Hike! Fall Foliage & Tree
will move indoors. www.cold- artists paint on location; paint- ports trail maintenance. Bring
Dinner, The Garrison, 6:30pm. ID w/ arborist Lew Kingsley.
springchamber.com or 265-3200 ings are later auctioned at 5pm, picnic. Res. req’d. www.rus-
Tickets call 424-3358, www. 9am, Garrison Train Station
free, www.garrisonartcenter.org selwrightcenter.org
hhlt.org. Parking Lot, 2 hrs., easy/family-
THIS WEEK: Sat. Sept. 26 - Free concert by
friendly/no strollers. www.hhlt.
West Point Band at Putnam Val- Sun. Oct. 4 - HH Land Trust Tue. Oct. 13 - Stonecrop Gar-
Fri. Oct. 2 - Philipstown Rec pro- org, 424-3358
ley HS, 7:30pm. www.pvcsd.org Take-a-Hike! Fire on the Moun- dens guided of Fall foliage,
Thu. Sept. 24 - Cold Spring vides transportation to Golden
tain w/ Jordan Dale. Bring a 5-6pm, $10/members no charge,
Chamber of Commerce wine & Idol Senior Vocal Competition Sat. Oct. 10 - The Old Road
Sat. Sept. 26 - Putnam County bag lunch. Meet: 10am. Sur- 265-2000, www.stonecrop.org
food tasting mixer, 6pm, But- Event, Westchester County Ctr, Society of Philipstown Annual
Land Trust family program, “A prise Lake Camp Main Bldg.
terfield Library, $15 members. White Plains, 2-5pm. Res. req’d. Membership Meeting in the lower
Bridge to Nature.” 4pm. Sto- 4 hrs, difficult.: www.hhlt.org,
chamberdirector@gmail.com Info about participation, call fields at Saunders Farm, 853 Thu. Oct. 15 - Philipstown
rytelling, tree planting, sunset 424-3358
Margaret, 424-4618. Old Albany Post Road in co- Seniors River Rose Cruise &
hike. 63 Cobb Road, Brewster. River Grill Luncheon. Lunch
Fri/Sun Sept. 25/27 - Open Stu- operation with Collaborative
Non-members $5, members free. Sun. Oct. 4 - 4th Annual Farm & cruise the Hudson. $45 mem-
dios, Beacon, begins September Fri/Sat Oct 2/3 - Oktoberfest, Concepts art installation. 1pm.
www.pclt.net. & Harvest Tour, 11am-4pm, bers/$50 non members. Eileen,
25, 7-10pm at 460 Main Street in celebration of the Feast of Bring a picnic lunch or snack
Willow Ridge Farm, 174 Cano- 265-5098.
in Beacon with a group show. the Holy Angel, Our Lady and a blanket.
Sat. Sept. 26 - West Point Yard pus Hollow Rd., Putnam Val-
Studios open throughout Beacon of Loretto, 5-10pm. German
Sale, 9am-3pm at designated ley. Demos, animals, farmers’
all weekend: www.beaconarts. food, beer, Italian ices, more. Sat. Oct. 10 - Bake sale, spon- Thu. Oct. 15 - Keep Seniors
housing areas on post. Enter market, tastings, music. 845-
org for details. Children’s games, dunk tank, sored by South Highland UM Safe & Mobile, Office for the
through Thayer or Stony Lone- 878-7918
live entertainment and gaming Church, 9:30am-noon, in front Aging program at PV Seniors
some gates. ID required. Rain- wheels. 265-3718 Ctr, 12pm complimentary lunch,
Sat. Sept. 26 - Artists’ Reception of Foodtown
date is Oct. 24. Sun. Oct. 4 - Sunset Series: 1-4pm program, free, res. req’d:
for Lisa Zukowski & Julie Tooth Readings at Chapel of Our Lady
show, 4-7pm, Insight Gallery, Send event notices to 845-528-2662.
Restoration. Poet Edwin Torres.
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Wednesday, September 23, 2009 T HE P UTNAM C OUNTY N EWS A ND R ECORDER Page 5
Haldane Board Was Faculty Association I feel was running again so that a youngster, that was a long
Not ‘Played’ by Union compelled to respond to Jo- I could have done it again. time ago, the polling place
seph Barbaro’s letter of Sep- And, I did initially support was always within walking
To the Editor: tember 16th to the PCN&R. Richard when he launched distance. Now you feel it’s
It was confusing and dis- His letter misrepresented the his political career. not an inconvenience for a
appointing to read Joe “The facts concerning the recent There are certainly quali- whole community to drive
Worm” Barbaro’s letter in last contract settlement between fied Republican opponents to five miles to the polling
weeks PCN&R. Joe has always the H.F.A. and the Haldane Shea out there. Only one of place.
been a supporter of ours and Board of Education. them, Matthew Mastrantone, a The residents of the North
attends many of the Haldane The first year of the contract longtime local tradesman in- Highlands Fire District have
School Board meetings, even calls for a 1% increase effec- volved in community affairs, extended an invitation to all
bringing cookies on Christ- tive September 1st of this year had the vision to see what of the voters to come to the
Covering mas. So when he stated that and another 1% increase to the negative impact would new Fire House and vote. I
Philipstown and Putnam Valley we had been “played” by the go into effect as of February be of the proposed zoning just don’t understand why
in New York’s Hudson Highlands teachers union in the recent 1st of 2010. The second year changes and to step forward, we aren’t voting there.
contract negotiations it was of the contract calls for a 2% with encouragement from no Richard Sporbert
fairly insulting. increase, effective Septem- one except his own family, to N o rt h H i gh l a n d s
founded in 1866 The recent boards that we ber 1st of 2010. In addition, garner the petitions necessary
as the Cold Spring Recorder have served on have prided the teachers have agreed to to oppose the Shea candidacy.
themselves in transparency increase their contribution Happily, after the town meet- Praising Village’s
and in getting all the infor- to health insurance by 2½% ing to exchange viewpoints Emergency Services
a publication of mation possible out to the over two years. on proposed zoning changes
the Putnam County public in a timely fashion, The H.F.A. is more than and the Conservative caucus To the Editor:
News & Recorder, LLC, and what we were doing to mindful that these are tough the following night (at which On September 19, 2009, I
a subsidiary of the prepare for the up-coming economic times. candidates were not allowed had a carbon monoxide leak
negotiations was no excep- We know and feel the ad- to speak), the Mastrantone in my house. The police, fire
Hudson Valley Freedom Press, LLC tion. Having been involved verse impact the economy has candidacy has gained impor- department, and EMR services
in some capacity for the last had on the Haldane communi- tant supporters. immediately responded. The
2 HFA negotiations, and less ty. A significant percentage of Or, as he puts it in his personnel were very profes-
“If no use is made of the labors of past ages, the than satisfied with the out- Haldane staff members live in flier, which documents Shea’s sional and concerned.
world must remain always in the comes, we went the extra mile this community. We also have documented conflicts of inter- We are fortunate to have the
infancy of knowledge.” this year in hiring an outside bills, mortgage payments, est, “A town supervisor should services of these dedicated
—Cicero firm to represent us that we and taxes to pay. We reached be elected, not anointed.” people in our Village. he finally went on his way. some of my fellow citizens.
felt confident would get the an agreement with the board Catherine Portman-Laux Esther Baumgarten I was told he doesn’t even I believe such a transfer of
job done. that balanced the financial Garrison Cold Spring live in town. I wonder who power to our government
The Putnam County News The Board spent a consider- needs of all concerned in an invited him? I hope at the will ultimately lead to us
& R e c o r d e r is published weekly able amount of time during equitable manner. next workshop on proposed being kept by our brother.
on Wednesdays (except for certain this process to assure that we Mark Patinella North Highlands Supporting zoning changes, the people Last I checked, the 13th
holiday conflicts) would achieve the best results President Voting Comprehensive Plan who support the Compre- amendment abolished that
possible, with the taxpayer H a l d a n e F a c u lt y hensive Plan will show up sort of business, and for
in mind. The confusing part A s s o c i at i o n et al Copy of letter sent to the Board To the Editor: to express that support. people to not acknowledge
86 Main Street, about Mr. Barbaro’s letter is of Elections Commissioners; I attended the workshop Philip Vartanian this as involuntary servitude,
Cold Spring, NY 10516 why a seemingly intelligent reprinted at the request of l a s t Tu e s d a y o n p r o p o s e d N o rt h H i gh l a n d s allows for the constitution
Periodicals postage paid at guy who has observed how Surprise! the author zoning changes as outlined to be turned on its head. If
we operate at many meetings, Grants Come in the Comprehensive Plan. individual liberty be damned
Cold Spring, New York thought that we would timidly From Taxpayers To the Editor: Many of the people there in the name of healthcare,
go into the negotiations and I am appalled that after were Rte. 9 business owners. Why Destroy World’s then restraint is ultimately
USPS 605-240 tuck our tails between our To the Editor: voting at the North High- They brought up issues and Best Healthcare? lost.
POSTMASTER: In the presentation of his lands Fire House for more expressed their legitimate I am proud to say that I
legs, bowing to the mighty
Send address changes to candidate platform, Richard than 30 years we would no concerns. The Town Board
teachers union? And even To the Editor: stand against this healthcare
The Putnam County News & Recorder,
worse, why would he make S h e a , a s p i r i n g s u p e r v i s o r, longer vote there. I called said they would look into Lately, the letters to the legislation and any other like
P.O. Box 185, Cold Spring, NY 10516
a public statement without twice refers to financing lo- your office and was told that these concerns, and where editor section has me con- it. It will permit the govern-
ever contacting us? cal projects by grants, in one in an effort to consolidate necessary make changes. cerned that my fellow citi- ment power and authority
www.pcnr.com The fact is that we put ev- case stating, “This was done polling places and reduce I have owned a small busi- zens cannot see the danger to dictate what liberties we
editor@pcnr.com ery possible effort into these without the spending one dime the number of new expensive ness for 40 years. I can relate of the healthcare legisla- will be permitted to enjoy in
negotiations and cut the pre- of taxpayer money.” voting machines, districts to the stress and concerns tion before Congress. This all facets of our lives. This
ads@pcnr.com Mr. Shea’s statement be- would be consolidated. The that many of the business legislation will inevitably
vious increases in half. We legislation has only begun
also gained a little on health trays an indifference to the First Methodist Church in owners expressed, especially destroy the best healthcare to show its teeth and the
Telephone (845) 265-2468 insurance and increased the source of this money. It comes Cold Spring would be the in these difficult economic system in the world, not to result is that the majority is
Fax (845) 265-2144 amount future retirees will directly from taxpayers— permanent polling place for times. Trying to get enough mention curtail the liberties unhappy. What will people
pay in retirement. During perhaps those in Utica, Fort the North Highlands voters. work, so the two men who of each and every American. think when government dic-
negotiations other districts, M o n t g o m e r y, S c h e n e c t a d y The voting machines are have worked for me for Many believe that it is the tates lifestyle choices, and
who are paying our bills here almost fully funded by the twenty years can support right thing to do, it “helps makes unwanted intrusions
Elizabeth Ailes, Publisher one by one, were settling
for far more then we finally in Philipstown. Guess what? Federal Government and not their families, is every em- the poor”, and even one let- into our lives and liberty
settled on making it even In exchange, we are contribut- paid for by the voters in the ployer’s concern. ter printed within the last all in the name of health?
Margaret O’Sullivan more difficult to reach a lower ing to their pet projects from district. It seems that there It is human nature to have month, insisted that we need This is a power ripe for ex-
Vice President, Advertising increase, and don’t forget this which we derive no benefit. is no big need to reduce the some self interest. But when government to help us be ploitation!
is one of the most powerful Call it Marxism, Socialism, number of voting machines self interest becomes com- our brother’s keeper. Keith Anderson
unions in the nation. or Communism. I call it “rob- based on their cost. We just plete self interest—it pro- While I believe charity P h i l i p s to w n
Joseph P. Lindsley Jr. We ’ l l l e a v e i t t o y o u t o bing from Peter to pay Paul.” spent five million dollars for duces a self-absorbed self- is essential for a person
Editor-in-Chief decide if the HFA was greedy My opposition to Richard
Shea is not just a matter of
the fire house and we can’t
afford a voting machine?
ishness, along with a rigid
narrow mindedness. That is
to demonstrate his love to
God and his fellow man; I
and should have frozen all
Production Manager increases or not, but if you philosophy. It’s also a matter What am I missing? what I saw in many at the do not believe it is God’s Van Tassel for
compare what other districts of manners and perhaps sex- While the First Method- workshop. will to have us permit our Philipstown Board
Alison Rooney settled on, and compare the ism. Individuals gathered in ist Church is very generous The Comprehensive Plan government to steal from
the room at the firehouse for to offer their church for a took over nine years to be- those who are unwilling to To the Editor:
Copy Editor whole package, because they
can be misleading, we do the exchange of views on the polling place, it is far from c o m e w h a t i t i s t o d a y. I t participate. I believe God I was a Commissioner of
think they took the current proposed zoning changes were adequate. The rest rooms wasn’t compiled by one seg- prefers each of us to square- the North Highlands Fire Dis-
Annie Chesnut economy into account and shocked when Nancy Mont- were not abundant and in the ment of the community, such up charity individually and trict for 18 years. I was also
Associate Editor acted in good faith. gomery, Shea’s fellow Demo- past when there were func- as the business segment. give as much as possible, not a Philipstown Town Board
It is very hard to explain the crat board member, started to tions at the Church parking It was compiled by Philip- through compelled automatic member for 13 years.
complete process and contract speak and was interrupted by has always been a problem. stown residents from every withholding under threat The Town Board position
Matt Mellon in such little space but at our Shea, who intoned in what Access from Rte 301 to the segment of our population. of force, but in a manner and the duties of a fire com-
Graphics and Layout next televised meeting on sounded to the audience like p o l l i n g p l a c e i s d i ff i c u l t , The business owners are an that implies free-will, and a pany commissioner are very
Oct. 6th we will answer Mr. a reprimand, “Nancy”—and negotiating narrow one-way important part of our com- choice to give or not. What similar. A commissioner has
Barbaro’s allegations that we took over. Sufficiently chas- side streets to find parking munity, but not the only part type of society are we when the responsibility of approv-
were “played” and go over tened, Nancy did not utter a in the vicinity of the polling that matters. we commit one sin to help ing a firematic budget sub-
Caroline Balducci the entire negotiations so that word for the remainder of place is problematic (there Way of life, quality of life, resolve another? mitted by the fire chief as
Business Manager anyone that is interested can the hearing. There were three is almost no parking on Rte protection of the environ- A d d i t i o n a l l y, t h e 2 2 2 n d well as establishing and ap-
decide. Also, if you would women board members on 301). ment, clean air and water, a anniversary of the constitu- proving an operating budget
like to go over the contract the platform, along with only The residents of the North healthy school system that is tional convention occurred of the District. He has the
Submissions in person, we would be more B i l l M a z u c c a , S u p e r v i s o r, Highland Fire District have not overcrowded from over on Thursday last week. Cel- responsibility of establish-
editor@pcnr.com than happy to oblige, just call who promoted Shea as his just completed a five million development, keeping our ebrating a document that is ing the tax rate for the North
t h e D i s t r i c t O ff i c e o r o n e successor, and Joel Russell, dollar renovation of the fire taxes reasonable by promot- intended to preserve lib- Highlands Fire District and
u r b a n p l a n n e r, a l s o i n t h e h o u s e . I t h a s a l a rg e a r e a ing responsible growth and erty; yet to do so, it must is also required to handle the
Subscription Rates of the Board of Education
Trustees. All information is Shea camp. So I cannot say to accommodate all voting development, while limiting be coupled with restraint by administration duties of the
$25/year in Putnam County also posted on our website. if Shea would have done it needs. It has several rest irresponsible growth and the elected and electorate. every day operation of the
$30/year out of County The current Board of Educa- to a male. The fact that he rooms and a new modern development—these other Unfortunately, so many of company.
Subscribe at www.pcnr.com tion along with our Business targeted a woman from his kitchen for the Voting In- areas of life are as important us are willing to throw lib- John Van Tassel has been a
Official Anne Dinio and Chief own party who may have had spectors at the polling place as making money and doing erty away these days. Our member of the fire company
Rate Schedule for Display Negotiator Michael Lampert something important to say
makes me very nervous that
(they frequently work 12
hour days). Additionally
business.
This is what the Compre-
constitution was written to
limit the power of the Fed-
for 27 years and a commis-
sioner for 5 years.
Advertising worked very hard and for many
hours to bring this contract he does not value the input there is plenty of parking hensive Plan addresses. It is eral government; by men As I stated at the beginning
email inquiries to ads@pcnr.com in as low as possible and do of women. for the voters, with safe an overview with suggestion, who believed that unchecked o f t h e l e t t e r, To w n B o a r d
not deserve the negative and It grieves me to be unable easy access to the building that looks at the whole of centralized power is tyran- responsibilities and the re-
Legal Advertising erroneous comments made by to support a member of the from the highway. Philipstown now and for the nical in nature and a danger sponsibilities of a fire com-
First Insertion: 38.5 cents/line Mr. Barbaro. Shea family. Richard’s moth- A few weeks ago I read in future. I, along with many to any Republic. It is truly missioner are very similar. I
Dave Merandy er, Patricia, is a candidate not the PCN&R a quote from you other Philipstown residents, amazing how its principles know the experience of a fire
Additional insertions: 29.5 cents/line President for office, but for sainthood, “that it should be no great support the Comprehensive undergirded by the Decla- commissioner helped me when
Tabular: 45 cents/line Michael Junjulas because of her caring attitude inconvenience for the people Plan and the Town Board’s ration ring true even 222 I was on the Town Board and
Vice President toward her family and the from the North Highlands to approach to doing what is years later. I am sure the experience will
Classified Advertising Haldane Board of world. I was so enthusiastic drive to the Village.” Con- necessary to adopt it in full. O u r r e s t r a i n t , h o w e v e r, be invaluable to John also.
$1.25 per line, paid in advance E d u c at i o n about the campaign of his versely to use your thinking Those of us at the workshop i s w a v e r i n g . We s t a n d o n John Van Tassel will make
brother, Phil, for a position it should be no great incon- got to witness an individual the eve of empowering our a n e x c e l l e n t To w n B o a r d
$1.50 per line, if billed
on the Beacon board that I venience for the voters to who made a complete fool of government to take by force member.
Minimum charge—$6.25 for five lines Haldane Teachers wrote personal notes to more travel to the North Highlands himself! Disregarding proce- even more of our liberty, the Al Hosmer
Mindful of Economy than a dozen Beacon friends to vote. After all, the larg- dure while disrespecting the product of our labor and our P h i l i p s to w n
© 2009 The Putnam County urging them to support Phil. est abundance travel right Town Board, his sole purpose time, so they may turn it
News & Recorder, LLC To the Editor: I am grieved that the last by the Fire House to shop for being there seemed to be over to other human beings
On behalf of the Haldane time around the family didn’t at WalMart and the grocery about disrupting the meeting. in the form of healthcare.
think to notify me that Phil stores in Fishkill. When I was Rude, loud, and incoherent, I s e e t h i s d i ff e r e n t l y t h a n
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Tots Park Organizers (l-r) Sarah Carnevale, Katie Brennan, & Robbi Smith
FOODTOWN (Cont’d from front pg.) SENIORS (Cont’d from front pg.)
borhood,” Henderson said The more than 150 seniors nursing homes, resulting in
before going on to describe rose to their feet and cheered additional taxpayer expense.”
Serroukas’s demonstration of and applauded in a scene resem- Putnam finds itself in a gray
financial hardship as “piti- bling a high school pep rally. belt. Huestis said today’s cur-
ful.” The uproar created by these rent senior citizen population of
Several letters of concern proposals resembled a freight 15,000 will increase to 26,000
from residents were also read train rumbling through a quiet within the next five years, with
into the record, reinforcing community. A petition drive was one out of every four residents
the questions raised by those begun, as 300 seniors from Cold over the age of 60: “There is a
in attendance. Spring alone demanded that lot at stake here. We realize the
No one spoke in support senior services not be reduced. economy is in dire straits but
of the parking lot other than In his budget message un- we can’t lose our programs.”
Mangold on behalf of Mr. veiled three weeks ago, County For more than two hours last
Serroukas. Executive Robert Bondi called Thursday evening, speaker
Dan Katz, one of the own- for the elimination of what were after speaker addressed the
ers of Foodtown, addressed described as “quality-of-life, three-member committee that
the audience and acknowl- discretionary programs” that includes Legislators Sam Oli-
edged their concerns over included the Adult Day Care verio, Vincent Tamagna, and
the parking lot, explaining programs in Patterson, the Sat- Tony Fusco.
that he and his family want urday program in Mahopac, and Marie Zarcone, president of
Eric Gross
to expand Foodtown to better the Cold Spring Center. the Putnam Valley Senior Citi-
Ann Voss of Patterson addresses the legislature, calling the
serve residents by offering Bondi assured the senior citi- zens, told the lawmakers, “Cold
closing of senior centers a “sin.”
more variety. Katz said that zen population that residents Spring deserves a center. Mr.
Cold Spring is the smallest of of the affected areas would Bondi has made an unfortunate difficult for seniors to travel to Tully agreed that no groups
the fourteen Foodtown stores continue to receive services, decision.” Putnam Valley as proposed by had been targeted in the execu-
that they own. with Philipstown seniors be- Ann Voss of Patterson called Mr. Bondi. The roads are nar- tive budget. “Cuts were made
While the zoning board ing served at the Putnam Val- the proposed closing of the row and dangerous. I promise across the board. There is pain
only considered comments ley Center and residents of centers an “absolute sin. Our you—the Philipstown Town in this entire budget.”
Annie Chesnut
on the parking lot at last Carmel, Kent, and Patterson senior population is growing in Board will not sit by and watch Legislator Oliverio asked
The grassy area on the left is being discussed as a possible extension to Foodtown’s w e e k ’ s m e e t i n g , a l a rg e r receiving services at the new leaps and bounds. Money must this happen.” other members of the legislature
parking lot. issue looms—the proposed multimillion-dollar Kent Senior he spent on the frail and elderly, Bondi was not at the meeting, for their comments. Legisla-
expansion of the Foodtown Center, which Bondi said would not for political appointments.” but Commissioner of Finance tor Mary Conklin of Patterson
hardship that resulted was creased property values, litter, closed, paved, and landscaped
store itself. open late next year. Chris Winward of Cold Spring William Carlin and Deputy expressed sadness that daycare
self-imposed. and increased traffic. “Why parking lot, it begs to be a
That proposal would see the Legislator Tamagna called spoke on behalf of her mother, County Executive John Tully centers were being threatened.
Several neighbors in atten- have residential laws if they hangout for teenagers,” he
grocery store increase from the 2010 budget process the who was also in attendance: “It were in attendance. “They will be saved,” she said.
dance, and in some cases their can be broken? “he asked. said.
seven thousand to nine thou- “most difficult” he has endured makes no sense to close down Carlin called the tentative Legislator Dini LoBue of Ma-
lawyers, amplified Turner’s Karen Doyle said that her Several residents com-
sand square feet by expanding during his tenure as a legislator. senior centers, especially in executive budget the “most hopac also supported restoring
comments. Attorney Cath - house also faces the plaza and plained that the parking lot
into the area now occupied by “We are one county. Priorities Cold Spring where 19 percent difficult produced in 20 years. the funding, as did Legislator
erine Ventry spoke on behalf that Serroukas’s situation is would increase traffic in a
the US Post Office, the lease are skewed in this budget. You of the village’s population is The man being demonized to- Dan Birmingham of Brewster,
of a Marion St. resident, stat- not unique. “We have a deli- neighborhood that has many
for which expires in 2011. can’t attack senior citizens— elderly compared to 9.9 percent night built these programs for who told the audience, “We
ing emphatically that if Ser- cate balance now and we are children under the age of 10
No action was taken at last people who have who given for the remainder of our county.” our seniors over the past two will find money in the budget
roukas was facing financial in a constant dialogue with and where delivery trucks
week’s meeting. The public their all to make this county Pat Perry of Mahopac urged decades. The economy is not to restore the needed funding.”
hardship it was indeed self- our commercial neighbors. already pose safety concerns.
hearing remains open and the great place it is today. We the lawmakers to override the about Bob Bondi but about a Legislature Chairman Tony
imposed. “My client bought This (the parking lot) would Others felt strongly that the
will resume on September 29. must respect our elderly, not executive decision: “Senior county that has lost 15 per- Hay of Southeast told the gath-
her property in order to live tip the balance in the wrong parking lot would not be used
The meeting took a sudden, knock them down. Society will citizens need more services cent of its number one revenue ering: “Senior citizens have paid
in a residential area. Let him direction.” only by plaza employees.
emotional turn when Zoning judge us by the way we care not less.” source—county sales tax. The their dues for a long, long, time.
(Serroukas) put up a house!” Kevin Gaugher said that Peter Henderson pointed
Board Chairman Donald Mac- for the elderly and those less Howard Nichols, who grew up budget does not target senior The centers will be saved.”
she stated. the landscape screening for to state zoning law that ad-
Donald left just after it had fortunate then we are. We will in Cold Spring before relocating programs. It contains deep cuts Legislator Fusco also prom-
G e o rg e B a l l i c h o u t l i n e d the parking lot could be a vocates separation of incom-
begun. Macdonald excused restore the three centers and find to Dutchess County, recalled across the board. This is a lousy ised to support the seniors. “We
“major concerns” he has with “catch-22” situation. “If you patible uses. “This amounts
himself, explaining that he the money without balancing growing up with a “sense of budget, created during a ter- heard you,” he said. “Other
the proposal including de- put in lighting around an en- to an invasion of our neigh-
h a d j u s t r e c e i ve d a p h o n e the budget on the backs of our community. This is Putnam rible economy, reaping horrible places in the budget will be
call informing him that his senior citizens.” County. We can’t discard our consequences. We can’t spend cut. Sufficient funding will
mother had passed away. Greg William Huestis, executive elderly like bags of trash.” money that we don’t have.” be found.”
Gunder acted as chair for the director of the Office for the Ellen Tully of Lake Carmel, Tully agreed with Carlin tell- Interested parties can sign the
remainder of the meeting. Aging, said services provided past-president of the Putnam ing the PCN&R, “Senior pro- “Save the Philipstown Friend-
by his staff serve as “preven- Chapter of the AARP, called grams are important. Mr. Bondi ship/Nutrition Center” at the
tative medicine to pre-insti- senior citizens “friendly people realizes that but the budget American Legion Hall in Cold
tutionalization, by keeping who will give you the shirt off has only so many funds that Spring on weekdays between 11
people in their homes and out their backs. We look out for are non-mandated. Remember, am and 2pm. The legislature still
of nursing home facilities. If each other and have to help 32 people are being laid off must vote on Bondi’s budget,
adult day care, nutrition, and each other, as well.” along with the elimination of and Bondi could still exercise
other quality-of-life programs Philipstown Councilwoman 17 positions. Cuts have been his veto power, though any veto
go by the wayside, more and Betty Budney told the legis- made in every department as would likely be overturned by
more people will be entering lators, “it will be extremely well as outside agencies. None the legislature.
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GUFS (Cont’d from front pg.) TEXAS (Cont’d from front pg.)
devoted solely to the issue; establishing strategic goals comment” that inclusion of Garrison and operated by Cold Spring “It tastes best the next
and a meeting immediately
after school. Also discussed
and expressed his desire and
his hopes to see greater at-
board response was not ap-
propriate. This led to a brief
Acronyms b u i l d e r B i l l Vi l l e t t o a n d
transplanted Texans Linda
day,” Hammond says.
All three speak with great
was the possibility of a Satur- tendance at board meetings back and forth between Can- Vaughan and Roy Hammond, enthusiasm when they show
The adjacent story about the
day meeting. Comments will and the dedicated meetings non and Stewart about the vir- who also happen to be hus- off the smoker used for cook-
Garrison Union Free School
also be received by email. suggested by Jacoby. tues and vices of “verbatim” band and wife. Vaughan holds ing their beef, chicken, and
includes several acronyms
During the public comment Stewart expressed con- versus “summary” minutes; a PhD in special education ribs. “It’s a Southern Pride
referring to educational pro-
period the board heard some cern about board minutes, specifically who took them administration, and hails and it’s the best, the top of
grams and processes. Here is
very specific input about contending that they do not and responsibility for their from Dallas, while Roy is the line,” says Hammond,
a summary:
goals from GUFS parents accurately reflect matters contents. from Houston. Hammond who noted that the stain-
Howard Davis and Gordon discussed. He cited the min- After a few minutes about also wears another hat: aerial less steel convection oven
District Response to Inter-
Stewart. Davis thanked the utes of the August 5, 2009, minutes, other board mem- director and executive pro- produces “perfectly even
vention (RTI): Education
board for resolving the teach- meeting, which state that he bers joined the conversa- ducer of the PBS television smoke” throughout the unit.
school jargon for a method
er contract and then spoke and Mr. Davis had requested tion to explore the issue as s e r i e s Vi s i o n s w h i c h f e a - And the smoker can cook
of providing early interven-
to an issue he has raised a copy of the legal opinion it relates to board desires tures stunning aerial tours up to 600 pounds of meat.
tion to children who warrant
before: how to provide GUFS referred to by the board. The to improve communication. of locales from across the That’s a lot of ribs.
special academic help due to
students the best possible opinion in question was re- This is an issue that has seen globe including France, The Roundup uses hickory M i c h a e l T u rto n
learning disabilities.
education. “Now that the garding whether the board revived interest since last Italy, the United Kingdom, wood in the smoker, along (l-r) Roy, Linda, and Bill of Roundup Texas BBQ
ELA (English Language
contract is settled,” he said, could take successful legal June, when parents became and Canada. with some mesquite, and
A r t s ) : B a s i c a l l y, t h i s i s
“we can take an opportunity action against the Garrison increasingly vocal about the But back to the food. Just occasionally fruit wood. at the small but extremely a particular general became
English class but includes
to pursue a stellar education” Te a c h e r s A s s o c i a t i o n f o r lack of information about w h a t m a k e s Te x a s B B Q “But you can’t just go out well outfitted trailer that quite fond of it. The next
“reading, writing, speaking,
for the children. Mr. Davis wearing “No Respect” t-shirts teacher contract negotia- unique? “It’s not mopped in the woods and cut down holds and serves the food thing Villetto knew, he was
listening, and viewing.”
suggested that education has to work. Omitted from the tions (which were ongoing with sauce,” Vaughan point a hickory tree,” Hammond cooked in the smoker, which enrolled in the Culinary In-
Positive Behavioral Inter-
to be “more than just reading, minutes was the fact that the at the time.) Board President outs out emphatically. “We says. In order to ensure that is located in a building be- stitute of North Carolina,
vention Services (PBIS):
writing, and math” and that board, via its president Anita Prentice averred that min- only serve our sauce on the wood used for smoking meat hind the hardware store. where he perfected his mess
A NYS program that allows
the board needs to provide Prentice, said that she would utes could be amended based side. There are places in is free of pesticides and oth- In the near future the old hall skills. Little did he know
perpetrators of “maladaptive
“educational leadership” for provide the information. upon the request of a resi- Texas that won’t even serve er chemicals, The Roundup Post Road hardware will that years later he would
behavior” to remain in their
teachers and the community. Stewart’s premise was that dent who “felt strongly” that sauce,” she adds. buys its wood from a farm in transform to become the b e o p e n i n g a Te x a s B B Q
“community of choice.”
Davis asked rhetorically how while board minutes are not clarification was necessary. “And Texas BBQ is more West Virginia that special- R o u n d u p Te x a s B a r b e c u e restaurant in Philipstown.
Academic Eligibility Pro-
the board, parents, and com- required to give a blow-by- Concluding the discussion, beef-oriented,” Hammond izes in supplying barbecue and Tumbleweed Saloon. The Villetto met Hammond and
gram (AEP): Allows stu-
munity at large could estab- blow account, they should ac- Ms. Prentice said the board says. Getting a reliable sup- restaurants. hardware store will move to Va u g h a n w h e n t h e y a s k e d
dents with poor grades to
lish a program to elevate knowledge specific answers would review the August 5 ply of beef ribs has been a Last February, The Round- t h e l a rg e s t o r a g e b u i l d i n g him to build them a house
continue extra-curricular
education in the classroom. given to specific questions. minutes and respond to Mr. frustration. “Beef ribs are up began testing menu items in the back and the trailer in the area. Every time they
activities.
His answer to the questions Mr. Stewart suggested that Stewart at the next meeting. just not a big part of the and recipe options. The mar- will become the home of the drove past the Post Road
is teachers: “We are not in the credibility of meeting diet up here,” Hammond ket research they employed catering side of the business. Hardware, Linda would say,
the classrooms every day,” he minutes might increase over- explains. For now, they’re might be called “The Tail- Vi l l e t t o s a y s t h a t t h e f u l l “Someday that’s going to be
said, “but the teachers are,” all community confidence in sticking with St. Louis-cut gate” method. “Basically
and that “they will create the the board and thus improve LEFARI (Cont’d from front pg.) pork ribs. we had a tailgate party here
restaurant will offer a more
varied menu, including such
my barbecue restaurant.”
Vi l l e t t o w a s s k e p t i c a l , t o
specific means” by which the process of setting and Even hearing how the meat e v e r y w e e k e n d , ” Va u g h a n items as smoked salmon, say the least, but Linda’s
education excellence can be achieving its goals. Mr. Can- Manhattan attorney who meeting of the Putnam- is prepared and cooked is says. Their test market beef short ribs, shrimp, and persistence won him over.
reached and maintained. non was quick to respond moved to Garrison 19 years Northern Westchester Fire enough to make a north- was customers coming into chicken wings. “We hope to When Bill Delaney, owner of
Gordon Stewart also com- that the only requirement for ago. Police Association in May. erner’s mouth water. First, the Post Road Hardware. be in the new restaurant by Post Road Hardware, died,
plimented the board on the board meeting minutes is that Sheriff’s Department Cap- Bodor called Lefari “quite the meat is dry rubbed with Surprised customers were winter,” he says. The group Villetto purchased the store
restoration of a “proper they reflect board action. He tain William McNamara said a host. He was a dedicated The Roundup’s own spice handed samples of barbecue is working with the Town of and the five acres of property
educational environment.” then offered that since the Lefari’s wife was at her place m e m b e r o f t h e e m e rg e n c y recipes. “The magic is in beef, chicken, and ribs –-and Philipstown to receive ap- that went with it. Linda’s
Stewart expressed support portion of the minutes in of employment in New York services who will be missed.” the length of the cooking asked for their most honest provals. The restaurant will dream was about to become
question described “public City and became concerned Bodor and many of his col- time,” Hammond says. “That
for the board’s approach to assessment of how they liked stay within the footprint of a reality
when her husband failed to leagues traveled to Peekskill allows the fat to break down it. “People started coming the old hardware store. If he was once a skeptic,
answer several telephone last Friday for a memorial for a much leaner result.” back. And they wanted ca- Most local residents know Vi l l e t t o i s a t r u e b e l i e v e r
calls made to the home: service held at the Clinton Beef brisket, for example tering. And they wanted to Bill Villetto as a builder. But n o w. “ We ’ r e d o i n g r e a l l y
“She called a neighbor and Funeral Home. is smoked for 18 hours at be able to have lunch and he tells the story that when well. The food is very good.
requested that he check on 180 degrees. dinner,” Vaughan says. he was in the Marines he used That’s why people are com -
her husband. The neighbor “This is an interim step,” to make his “special sauce” ing back. And… there’s no
walked over to the Lefari’s Hammond said as he looked for the officers’ mess—and Texas BBQ around here.”
property and found Donald
Lefari floating face down
in the hot tub located in the
rear of their property.”
Capt. McNamara said the
n e i g h b o r c a l l e d 9 11 , a n d
sheriff’s department person-
nel along with members of
the Garrison FD and Garrison
Volunteer Ambulance Corps
rushed to the scene. The vic-
tim was unresponsive despite
attempts to revive him.
Putnam County Coroner Dr.
William Stahl responded to
the residence and pronounced
Lefari dead.
An autopsy performed at
Putnam Hospital Center de-
termined the cause of death
as drowning subject to the
results of toxicology testing.
Lefari was past-president
of the fire department and
was also captain of the Gar-
rison FD Fire Police Unit
as well as a member of the
Putnam County Fire Police
Response Team.
John Bodor of Patterson,
a lieutenant with the county
team, recalled how Lefari’s
department hosted the last
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by Annie Chesnut that he preferred not to have another batch of jobs that “us against them” situation, There was standing room
an appointed (and therefore would not be filled when and that the town and the only at a meeting of the Put-
The September 16, 2009, not elected) body making they were vacated. district have worked very nam Legislature Monday eve-
meeting of the Putnam Val- decisions. C o u n c i l m a n Ye t t e r, t h e hard at sharing services and ning when representatives of
ley Town Board was a study A draft letter from the liaison to the Putnam Valley developing a cooperative libraries from Garrison to
in civility. Some 30 people coalition of Peekskill Hol- School District for the last and friendly relationship, Patterson protested proposed
crowded the courtroom at low Road residents had been year and a half, reported but that economically it is reductions in library aid con-
Putnam Valley Town Hall to circulated before the meet- that the district is asking such a bad time that these tained in County Executive
hear the evening’s discus- ing began, and it was the everyone to drive carefully extra dollars might be more Robert Bondi’s 2010 budget.
sion, which, not surprisingly, conetntion of Victor Tiship, now that school buses and prudently saved than spent The $137 million fiscal
began in earnest with yet one of the PHR coalition’s cars carrying children are on new construction. spending plan not only calls
another look at Peekskill most active and outspoken back on the roads in force. for the elimination of 49 full-
Hollow Road (PHR). Agenda leaders, that it was this letter On September 26, he added, time positions but also 15
Item #6 specifically con-
cerned the board’s approval
that the board reviewed for
submission to the legislature.
the PVHS Performing Arts
center will welcome the US Notes from percent across-the-board cuts
in operating aid to all outside
of a letter to be sent to the
Putnam County Legislature
Supervisor Tendy, however,
said later in an interview
Military Academy Band in a
free evening concert to which
Putnam Valley agencies including libraries,
Cornell Cooperative Exten-
asking for its legal support
of the Peekskill Hollow com-
with the PCN&R tha t t h i s
was not the case, and that
all are welcome. Mr. Yetter
asked that those who are able
Town Board sion, and the like.
During Monday’s meeting
munity’s goal of doing as
little to the road as possible
board members already had
in their meeting packets a
to view school district meet-
ings on local cable take a look
Meeting: library personnel from Brew-
ster, Carmel, Cold Spring,
in the way of upgrading, wid- draft letter for review. at the September 10 PVCSD · Councilwoman Keresey Garrison, Kent, Mahopac,
ening, and other planned (or Regardless of the origin of board meeting in which a reported on the possibility Patterson, and Putnam Val-
discussed) “improvements,” the letter, there were some $3.1 million building addi- of issuing a joint bid for ley addressed the lawmakers.
and following the so-called backs and forths, a few edits, tion, ostensibly to connect garbage removal with the The eight libraries had re-
“North Salem Law,” which and the letter was approved the middle and high schools PVCSD, but because of tim- quested $368,000 from the
Eric Gross
was designed to protect a for submission to the Leg- (which sit close to one an- ing constraints (working out county, but in turn will be
receiving $311,000 should Legislature Chairman Tony Hay is surrounded by constituents during a recess at Monday’s
number of historic unpaved islature under Mr. Tendy’s other on the same Peekskill the details with the district
the Bondi budget stand. budget meetings of the legislature.
roads in that community. signature. Hollow Road campus) and would take time), recom-
The letter in question is County Legislator Sam provide shared library space mended that this discussion Officials said the reduc- Association said in challeng- made.” economic conditions.”
necessary because PHR is a Oliverio, Jr., who represents for both buildings, was under take place next year. tions equate to 20 cents per ing economic times, “library Legislator Dan Birmingham Marjorie Keith, Executive
county road and falls under Putnam Valley but was not discussion. · The new wood boiler law year for the average Putnam use increases as people rely on of Brewster called on restor- Director of Cornell Coop -
the purview of county gov- present at this meeting, has Mr. Yetter indicated that was adopted, after multiple household. library resources for books, ing aid to 2008 levels. Legis- erative Extension Services,
ernment. Outspoken council- promised he would shepherd he had vigorously questioned hearings with lots of input Otto Romanino of the Kent DVDs, computer and Internet lator Sam Oliverio of Putnam also pleaded her case during
man Gene Yetter began by the town’s request through the school board and As- from Putnam Valley residents. Public Library said if addi- access, as well as job and Valley hopes to support the Monday’s meeting. Keith told
expressing his concern that the appropriate channels. sistant Superintendent for · A proposed new septic tional library aid was unavail- career resources.” outside agencies: “Part of our the legislators that “Cornell
the Putnam County Legis- In a separate report pre- Finance Paul Lee about the law will require at least able, the county should keep T h e l i b r a r y o ff i c i a l s r e - job is to oversee quality-of- Cooperative Extension works
lature’s legal department sented by board member project, asking how an ex- one public hearing, as well, aid at the status quo. ported that 74 percent of all life issues that confront our with people of all ages, form
would finalize any law that Priscilla Keresey, Oliverio penditure of this size could Tendy offered. At the Octo- Maria Steinberg of the county residents have a library residents. Health and safety kids to seniors. Last year
is passed along with the (who is also the Assistant even be contemplated in to- ber 14 work session, pub- Brewster Library said a 15 card: “That’s nearly 74,000 issues must be predominant our volunteers provided
Legislature, and that Putnam Principal at Putnam Valley day’s economic climate, and lic comment will be taken percent reduction in aid would people,” said Patterson Li- when finalizing the county’s $1,042,000 worth of services
Valley would have no input High School) reported that he whether it might be better on what is being called the result in an $8500 shortfall brary Director Patti Haar. budget. While these issues to our county. During this past
when that occurred. Town had been deluged by Putnam to see the money (which Septic Tank Pump-out Law. for her library, resulting in Haar said that during the may not be in the health and summer, we were inundated
Attorney Bill Zutt noted that County legislative meetings would come from some $3.7 · At the same session, the cuts in services. Great Depression, “forty eight safety category, they certainly with more than 100 calls per
the North Salem law adds the over the past few weeks. million in funds already in board will also hear comment Katherine McLaughlin of out of 50 states created new reflect quality of life and the week relating to gardening
creation of a new commission With a $4 million drop in the district’s coffers) used on the proposed phosphate the Putnam Valley Library libraries. They realized this greater good must prevail. If it issues.”
with recommending author- sales tax, and budget prepa- towards lowering the impact f e r t i l i z e r l a w, w h i c h M r. forecast her library would was the best way to use public means a quarter or half percent Keith said her agency’s
ity to the town government, ration underway, there were of school taxes on local home Te n d y s t a t e d w a s a l m o s t lose anywhere from $5,000 funds to serve all of the peo- tax increase to keep libraries staff has received no raises
and Supervisor Bob Tendy tough choices to be made, he and business owners in next identical to legislation just to $6,000 if the cuts stand: ple. Libraries serve everyone functioning, so be it.” since 2005: “To cut our fund-
indicated that he finds this wrote, including a possible year’s budget. passed in Westchester Coun- “Residents of our county re- and have been described as Legislature Chairman Tony ing by 15 percent will bring
aspect of the North Salem law 4.7 percent tax increase, 22 S u p e r v i s o r Te n d y a d d e d ty. The intent is to preserve ceive a tremendous bang for the most democratic institu- Hay is also torn: “The bottom Cornell Cooperative Exten-
objectionable. He explained employee dismissals, and that this is by no means an lakes and streams from the the county buck since general tion ever, particularly through line is simple: I’d rather cut sion of Putnam County below
fertilizer-laden runoff cre- funding support purchases difficult times.” here or there and save our 1995 levels.”
ated by spring rains. materials, maintains build- While members of the senior centers and some of the Another large crowd is ex-
ings, and provides programs legislature agreed with the jobs proposed for elimination. pected Thursday night, when
Upcoming events that were as well as service to all county philosophy, some stood fast. We all will have to suffer the the legislature meets as a Bud-
mentioned during the De- residents.” Legislator Mary Conklin of pain. If a few people are un- get and Finance Committee.
partmental Reports part of Carol Donick of the Des- Patterson admitted that the able to visit a library or the The meeting gets underway
the meeting include: mond-Fish Library in Garri- “onus falls on us. Everyone Humane Society, that’s life! at 6 o’clock in the historic
son, who serves as president wants a little more, but pain- We must keep taxes reasonable Putnam Courthouse.
· A Farm and Harvest Tour of the Putnam County Library ful decisions will have to be while living with the current
o n O c t o b e r 4 f r o m 11 a m
t o 4 p m a t Wi l l o w R i d g e
Farm at 174 Canopus Hol-
low Road. Free admission,
free parking, music, food
tastings, farm animals, and
free pumpkins are all part
of the day’s festivities.
· National Library Card
Month was mentioned by
Lib rary D ir ecto r K ath leen
McLaughlin, who added that
at the PV Library you can
turn in your old white library
card for a free new blue one,
which also comes with a
key-tag card for easy access.
· Library storytimes for
young children begin again
on October 21
· A library Book and
Craft Sale is scheduled
for November 14 and 15,
with details available at
p u t n a m v a l l y l i b r a r y. o rg .
· From 1 to 6pm on Octo-
b e r 4 a t To w n P a r k t h e r e
will be an event hosted by
t h e P u t n a m Va l l e y L i o n s
Club at which Putnam Valley
Arts (845-526-5030) is invit-
ing visual arts exhibitors.
· PV Arts is also hold-
ing its annual Harvest
Festival at Camp Combe
on November 8, featuring
lots of local musicians.
· The Putnam Valley Fire
House is holding an open
house on October 11 from
1 to 3pm. For details visit
www.putnamvalleyfire.com.
· The meeting opened with
the Pledge of Allegiance,
followed by a moment of
silence for former PCN&R
reporter, Edward Paul Greiff,
who covered the Putnam
Valley beat for many years,
and died earlier this month.
Mr. Tendy remembered Ed
Greiff as a gracious and kind
person who loved Putnam
Valley.
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a live auction, cocktails and walking tours of 17th Century lightly beaten with a fork Gouda cheese that is nutty, rich,
hors d’oeuvres, dinner, dancing, Dutch New York, plus the grand and sweet. It can be found at
and a limited ticket raffle for a naval parade of Dutch flat bot- Preheat oven to 375º. select supermarkets and many
2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK-350 tom boats which just sailed up Break off the mushroom specialty cheese shops.
Luxury SUV.
All members of the com-
munity are invited to attend
the major fundraising event
of Putnam County’s largest
employer and only acute care
hospital. Honorees at this year’s
gala are Mitchell D. Cohn, MD, a
member of the Putnam Hospital
Center Medical Staff for over
21 years and former Chairman
of the Dept. of Anesthesiology,
President of Putnam Hospital
Center Foundation, and PHCF
Board Director, and Nancy A.
Dill, Putnam Hospital Center
Foundation officer, co-chair of
the capital campaign, host of
“Positively Good News in Put-
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‘The Poetry Guy’ Visits Garrison School Makes Student Harpists to Perform Children Welcome at St.
Garrison School Paper Cuts, Goes Digital After Classics for Kids Philip’s Sunday School
Special to the PCN&R Sunday School at St. very welcome to participate.
Philip’s Church in the High- A coffee hour for all follows
The Garrison School’s be transferred by email to lands has just begun, and the 10:30 service.
“Thursday Packet” of flyers the packet. Readers may children are still welcome Other opportunities for
and announcements is now select which pages, if any, to join on Sunday mornings. children to get involved
available to students, par- they wish to print from their This fall, the curriculum at St. Philip’s include the
ents, and the general public own computers. includes many of the most- Children’s Choir, directed
through its website. Community groups are loved stories in the Bible, by Amy Richter. And, chil-
The multipage packet of welcome to submit flyers ranging from Noah to the dren of middle school age
information regarding im - to Catherine Mariani, the Tower of Babel to Ruth and are welcome to join the
portant Garrison School and secretary to the principal, Naomi, Jonah, and Daniel in Acolytes program, which
community events has tradi- at cmariani@gufs.org. the Lion’s Den. includes Bible study and
tionally been distributed in Thursday packets will be The St. Philip’s Sunday community service.
printed form via students’ assembled every two weeks. School is led by Teri Akbas For younger children, child
backpacks. Community groups may sub- and Robert Ransom, with care is available during wor-
Superintendent Gloria Co- mit flyers until noon on the guidance of The Rever- ship services in the Parish
lucci estimates the decision Monday of the week the end Francis Geer. Children House at no charge to parents.
to go digital will save each packet is scheduled to be begin with their parents at For further information,
week some 5,000 to 7,000 posted. the regular 10:30am worship call The Reverend Francis
The children of the Gar- pieces of paper in addition The elementary and middle service and then leave for Geer or Church Secretary
Nikki Giovanni with the up-
rison School kicked off their to ink, copier wear and tear, school student handbooks Sunday School, where they Patricia Weigman at 424-
per grade students and invited
‘writing year’ with a week and at least a day’s labor. have also been added to the Harp student Alanna Smith, who is taught by Joy Plaisted; experience their own service 3571, or visit www.stphilips.
them to describe their recent
of smiles and fine poetry as The distribution process has website. photo by Prestige Portraits. and a lesson and activity. highlands.com.
summers by writing a poem
they worked with Vermont- also been streamlined by To v i e w t h e f u l l p a c k e t Children are grouped by age, St. Philip’s is an Episcopal
in the style of Giovanni. Three local harp students and its use in many styles
b a sed chi l d r e n ’ s p o e t Ted allowing documents already and handbooks online, visit and parent volunteers are Church.
Fifth and sixth graders also will work with professional of music. She will perform
Scheu. Throughout the week in electronic form to simply www.gufs.org.
wrote poems called Where harpist Bridget Kibbey in a music by C.P.E. Bach, Fauré,
of September 8 - 11, students I’m From in the style of a m a s t e r c l a s s o n S a t u r d a y, David Bruce, and traditional Autism Society Addresses
from kindergarten through
8th grade enjoyed working
famous poem by George Ella
Lyon, and the seventh and Amanda Rodino Donates to September 26. The students
are Alanna Smith, senior at
Irish tunes.
The public is invited to both Life Skills for Adolescents
in writing workshops led by
Mr. Scheu.
eighth grade classes followed
a study of This is Just to Say
Locks of Love Ketcham High School in Wap-
pingers, whose teacher is
the concert and the master
class. There will be a brief
The Autism Society-Hud- hosts and moderates webinars
After looking at their smil- by William Carlos Williams There are plenty of books son Valley will host a confer- and radio shows on autism.
Philipstown’s Joy Plaisted; break in between for punch
ing faces in the mirror, kin- by writing their own poems in print these days attempt- ence on life skills for adoles- The conference will be held
Caroline Germer, senior at and cookies. Children are
dergartners and first graders with the same title. ing to teach parents how to cents with autism. Keynote on Friday, October 16, 2009,
Rondout Valley High School, admitted free but must be
used delicious similes to Closing assemblies cel- raise caring and charitable speaker and noted autism at the Poughkeepsie Grand
whose teacher is Laura Ma- accompanied by an adult.
compose individual poems ebrating the students’ work children. But more often than author, Chantal Sicile-Kira Hotel, 40 Civic Center Plaza,
jestic; and Elysia Roman, A donation of $10 per adult
entitled In the Mirror. Kin- culminated the program as not, our children can teach will present “Autism Life from 8am to 4:30pm. Seating
junior at Ketcham, whose is suggested to help defray
dergartners also used their six children from each class us a lesson or two about em- Skills: Practical Strategies is limited and reservations
teacher is Sara Cutler. expenses. The concert with
rhyming skills to write, Can were selected to read their pathy. All we need to do is for Adolescents and Young must be received by October
This is a rare opportunity master class is at 3pm on
You Imagine? while the first poetry aloud. In addition, all listen and enable their nobler Adults of Different Ability 9, 2009. To register or for
for outstanding high school Saturday, September 26, at
and second graders wrote of the students will be asked instincts. Levels.” Sicile-Kira is the more information, contact
student musicians to be cri- the Howland Cultural Center,
endearing free verse poems to select a poem of their own Those who know 9-year- mother of a son with autism Autism Society-Hudson Val-
tiqued by a leading young 477 Main Street, Beacon.
about what they love the to include in a school-wide old Amanda Rodino, of Cold and the 2005 recipient of the ley at 845-331-2626, visit
p r o f e s s i o n a l p e r f o r m e r. For more information call
most. The second graders anthology to be published Spring, would not be surprised Autism Society of America’s w w w. a u t i s m - s o c i e t y. o r g /
Bridget Kibbey is a 2007 845-297-9243 or go to www.
also used rich images and for all to enjoy. to learn that she recently cut Outstanding Literary Work chapter512, or email hval-
winner of the Concert Artists howlandmusic.org.
similes as they composed This is the second Septem- 18 inches off of her beautiful of the Year Award. She also leyautism@aol.com.
Guild competition, recipient
poems describing their best ber that Mr. Scheu, affection- shiny brown hair in order to of a Fisher Career Grant,
qualities. Third and fourth ately know as “The Poetry donate it to “Locks of Love.” and recently joined Lincoln
graders opened their hearts Guy,” has been in residency Amanda, who is in Mrs. Hart- Center’s Chamber Music So-
as they wrote poems about t o o ff e r t h i s p r o g r a m c o - ford’s 4th grade class at Hal- ciety Two.
Special Places in their lives, sponsored by Garrison Chil- dane and is a Girl Scout with Coordinator of this master
and, studying the style of re- dren’s Education Fund, the troop 2505, has long been class is teacher Laura Majes-
nowned children’s poet, Elo- Garrison PTA, and Gergely known on the playground for tic. She consulted with other
ise Greenfield, these classes Pediatrics. The students and her nurturing nature toward teachers to identify the best
then utilized this author’s staff of the Garrison School any toddler or younger child students for this opportunity
style to describe things that thank all of the sponsors and she comes across. She is a and will serve as “master of
are special to them. everyone who contributed to natural caretaker. ceremonies.” Sponsor of the
Mr. Scheu shared a poem p r o v i d i n g t h i s u n i q u e o p- Last week, Amanda asked “Amanda wanted to do master class is the Howland
by African-American poet portunity. her mother to take her to something nice for someone Chamber Music Circle.
Robert’s Hair Salon in Cold else,” said her mom, Kathy The master class will follow
Spring to participate in the Rodino. “She wanted to help a Classics for Kids program
F a r m F u n f o r To d d l e r s program that collects hair to
be used in prosthetics to ease
another child feel good about
themselves. Amanda is a very
by Ms. Kibbey at 3pm in
which she will demonstrate
Abounds at Glynwood Center the pain of children suffer-
ing hair loss due to medical
caring girl. I am very proud the mechanics of the harp
of her.”
Engage your toddler with Llewellyn has worked with conditions.
farm fun at Glynwood. Glyn- children on farms since 1999
wood farm is home to cattle,
p i g s , s h e e p , g o a t s , c h i c k-
and is the mother of her own
farm toddler whose father is PV Middle School Students Create
ens, horses, and a donkey,
as well as hayfields, a small
Glynwood's Head Gardener.
Farm Fun will take place
Compare the ’60s to the Present ‘Math
orchard, and vegetable and on Thursdays: September 24,
Moments’
On, Friday, September 18, changes that were reshaping
flower gardens. Join farm October 1 and 8 from 10 to Putnam Valley Middle School America at that time. Students
educator Carolyn Llewellyn 11 a m . T h e f e e i s $ 1 0 p e r students were treated to an were encouraged to look for
for three one-hour sessions child per week, and you may assembly sponsored by the ways in which growing up in Irene Keyes, the leader of
that will have you and your register for one or all of them. PTA's Middle School Arts- the 1960s was both the same the popular “Play Math with
child visiting the animals, and E ac h c ar eg i v e r m ay b r i n g In-Education Committee. The and different than growing up Me” programs at the But-
learning about them and the two children and sessions musical group Squeaky Clean today. The program looks at terfield Library, will pres-
bounty of fall harvest. The are limited to 12 children. offered students a multime- what it was like to be growing ent a workshop for parents
program is geared for children To r e g i s t e r, p l e a s e c a l l dia presentation and a live up in the midst of the all the called “Math Moments” on
aged 18 months to 3 years Anita Barber at 265-3338 performance of 1960s hits changes that were re-shaping Monday, October 5, at 7pm.
and all children must attend or visit www.glynwood.org. and stories about growing up America in the 1960s. Designed for parents and
with their caregivers. Ms. in that era amidst all of the caregivers of children ages
3 through 10 years old, this
workshop will show you
simple and fun ways to in-
corporate math into your
everyday routines. These
activities can help with a
child’s math comprehen-
sion and development and
can serve as a supplement
to the concepts that they
learn in school.
Irene Keyes has held her
“Play Math with Me” pro-
grams at the Library each
season for several years.
She is a NYS-certified
math teacher and has taught
mathematics for 30 years in
kindergarten through high
school.
Registration is required
for this workshop. Please
visit the Library’s on-line
calender at www.butterfield-
library.org or call 265-3040
ext. 4. The Library is located
at 10 Morris Avenue in Cold
Spring.
Wilkie
Inducted
into Math
Hall of Fame
Grace Wilkie, of Garrison,
has been inducted into the
New York State Association
of Mathematics Educators
Hall of Fame. The induction
ceremony will take place at
the Doubletree, in Tarrytown,
on October 16, 2009. For
more information, please go
to www.nysams.org.
Wednesday, September 23, 2009 T HE P UTNAM C OUNTY N EWS A ND R ECORDER Page 13
Gallery Talk And Dance at County Players Present The Exclusive Exhibition of Works ‘Keen and Suite’ Saxophone
Garrison Art Center Importance Of Being Earnest From Private Collection Q u a r t e t a t We s t P o i n t
County Players has opened tance of Being Earnest, all The West Point Band con- an associate of Staff Sgt. Wil-
its 52nd season with Oscar is well with the world. As tinues its popular chamber son, composed the work for
Wilde’s The Importance of inconceivable as it may be, m u s i c s e r i e s o n S u n d a y, her personal quartet in 2008.
Being Earnest. Wilde’s most there are those who have September 27 at 3pm, with Roshanne Etezady’s Keen
enduringly popular play is a never seen this delightfully an eclectic program by the creates a unique atmosphere
universal favorite, display- witty play. For those who West Point Saxophone Quar- of exotic sounds reminiscent
ing a lightness of spirit and have— you know you want tet. The performance will of various Eastern musics.
an effervescence of wit that to see it again. We’re just take place on the third floor Another side of the quartet’s
bring nothing but pleasure. trying to do our part.” of Egner Hall, 685 Hardee musical personality is demon-
The Importance of Being Ear- Performances will take P l a c e , a t We s t P o i n t . T h e strated in Thierry Escaich’s
nest offers a sly send-up of place this Friday and Sat- concert, entitled “Keen and Tango Virtuoso, an exciting
the cucumber sandwich set, urday, September 25 and 26 Suite,” features a program of example of the tango nuovo
and invites the audience into at 8pm. Tickets are $15 for original contemporary works style. The program will close
a world where artifice is ev- adults and $12 for seniors/ for saxophone quartet. This with Ida Gotkovsky’s Quatuor
erything, honesty is entirely children under 12. Call the performance is free and open de Saxophones, a substantial
passé and truth is never pure box office at 845-298-1491 to the public. multi-movement work for
and seldom simple. for reservations or order your This concert is the first saxophone quartet.
Zsuzsa Manna directs the tickets online at www.county- On October 16–18, St. m a n . O r ig i n a l l y o p e r a t i n g full-length recital program Please allow extra travel
play. She states, “It has been players.org. County Players John’s Episcopal Church as a liquor dealer, he devoted presented by the West Point time for the 100 percent
said that as long as someone, Falls Theatre is located at of Cornwall, NY, presents himself to his art career in Saxophone Quartet with its vehicle and photo I.D. in-
somewhere is mounting a 2681 W. Main, Wappingers an exclusive exhibition of 1854, developing his natural newest member, Staff Ser- spection at Stony Lonesome
production of The Impor- Falls. a privately held collection talents in drawing and paint- geant Stacy Wilson on soprano and Thayer gates. Due to
featuring the art of Thomas ing, and developed a reputa- saxophone. Staff Sgt. Wilson changing security require-
Benjamin Pope, 1834-1891, of tion in oils and watercolors,
N e w Yo r k ’ s F o o t p r i n t i n Newburgh. The exhibit also as well as design. During the
joins veteran quartet mem-
bers Master Sergeant Wayne
ments at West Point, call the
Academy Band’s hotline at
Nature, Then and Now includes canvases by Clin-
ton Loveridge and Benjamin
Civil War, Pope enlisted in
the Union Army, becoming
Tice on alto saxophone and
Sergeants First Class Brian
845-938-2617, or check www.
westpoint.edu/special before
The Hudson Highlands Na- a n s w e r s , D r. S p i e g e l m a n Champney. The exhibition a 2nd Lieutenant in the 56th Broelmann and Christopher leaving for the concert. For
ture presents the first in their unearths the hidden roots will comprise about 30 works. New York Volunteers. He was Rettie on tenor and baritone concert information, cancel-
Fall Evening Speakers Series: of New Yorkers’ conflicting There will be two special wounded in the valley of the saxophones, respectively. lations and updates, call the
“Cooling Mother Earth: New views of nature, develop- evening showings with lecture Potomac during the raid by The performance opens Academy Band’s 24-hour ho-
York’s Footprint in Nature, ment, and civilization – both and a wine & cheese reception Stuart’s Cavalry. with Erik Alan Norman’s tline at 845-938-2617 or visit
Then and Now.” This lecture then and now. on Friday, October 16, and Following the Civil War, four-movement Suite for sax- www.westpoint.edu/band.
will take place on Tuesday, At the conclusion of his Saturday, October 17, from Pope returned to Newburgh. ophone quartet. Mr. Norman,
October 6, at 7:30pm, at the talk, using words and images, 6:30 to 9pm. The suggested He created a number of still
Painter’s Tavern, 266 Hudson Dr. Spiegelman explores the donation is $25 per person life compositions, but is
Street, Cornwall-on-Hudson. synergy of the Naturalist tra-
Are New Yorkers stewards dition and today’s Iroquois
for each evening event, and
advance registration is re-
considered an accomplished
landscape artist. His works Walden Chamber Players
In conjunction with their life and to collaborate with
of nature or lords of nature?”
Join Dr. Robert Speigelman,
environmental activities.
Admission for the lecture
quested. There will also be
daily exhibitions on Saturday,
exemplify the tranquility
and clarity associated with to Play at Howland Center
collaborative exhibition local artists. a sociologist, multimedia art- is $7, Museum members are October 17, from 10am to the Hudson River School of
Plastic Waves at Garrison The visual collabora- ist, and writer, for a vivid lec- $5. Due to limited seating, 6pm, and on Sunday, October painting.
A r t C e n t e r, a r t i s t s S u s a n tion Plastic Waves speaks ture/multimedia presentation pre-registration is request- 18, from 1 to 5pm, for which Pope’s promising artistic
English and Jaanika Peerna in whispers, the kind that, which probes this question ed. Seats will be held until the suggested donation is $10. career was tragically cut short
will discuss their work as when spoken from a dis- by revisiting key moments in 7:15pm, then walk-ins are The Church is located at 66 in 1891, when he was struck
dancer Jane Thornquist adds tant corner of the room, are the Empire State’s develop- welcome. For registration Clinton Street. For informa- by a train while waiting for
to the collaboration by per- heard. Peerna’s quiet whites ment history - especially its and information call 845- tion call 845-534-5475, or the ferry at Fishkill Landing
forming in the exhibition and shadow drawings are Indian, Infrastructure and 534-5506, ext. 204. Visit the visit www.stjohnscornwall. (the former name for the city
s p a c e a t 3 p m o n S u n d a y, punched with gems of color Conservation legacies; then museum’s website at www. org. of Beacon).
Sep. 27. by English that command linking them to today’s en- hhnaturemuseum.org. While details are sparse, Nestled beneath Storm King
Thornquist started dancing notice but not the floor. vironmental crises. To find it is believed that Thomas Mountain, Cornwall is in the
at the age of six, studying Thornquist’s performance Benjamin Pope was born in heart of the Hudson Valley,
ballet in her hometown of
Santa Barbara, California.
adds to this collaboration by
exploring both the concept
Evolutionary Theories New York City, and moved
t o N e w b u rg h a s a y o u n g
and is the subject of several
paintings in the exhibition.
After further study at Butler of animation from stillness Discussed at Kent Library
University, she worked with and the presence of wave-
various dance companies in like patterns in the art. The
“Evolution: A Five-Part
Lecture” will be held at the
The program is free and
open to the public. Pre-regis- H u d s o n Va l l e y J o u r n e y s :
the south and midwest and, dance draws further inspi-
f i n a l l y, N e w Yo r k . W h i l e ration from the space and
Kent Public Library on con-
secutive Thursdays begin-
tration is required. For more
information or to register Paintings at Bannerman’s For its second concert of the and harp and features the fol-
primarily trained as a classi- the music, each connected ning October 1 and ending call 845-225-8585. Register The Bannerman Island Gal- Also at the gallery is a Ban- season, the Howland Chamber lowing artists: violinist Irina
cal ballet dancer, Thornquist t o e a c h o t h e r. T h e m u s i c on October 29. All lectures online at www.KentLibrary. lery at Castle Keep Realty nerman Island artifacts show Music Circle will present the Muresanu, violist Christof
has continued to be inspired is by local musician David start at 3pm. org and click on “Library is proud to present Hudson through the end of October. Walden Chamber Players in Huebner who is also Artistic
by contemporary dance and R o t h e n b e rg t o g e t h e r w i t h The lecture series will be Events.” Valley Journeys, a series of On October 18 the Trust a program of mainly French Director of the ensemble, and
appreciates a crossover of Marilyn Crispell, from an presented by retired teacher The Kent Public Library is acrylic paintings by Jamie will sponsor a Bannerman music. Founded in 1997, the flutist Marianne Gedigian.
movement styles. Follow- upcoming CD to be released Ray Mainiero and covers the located at 17 Sybil’s Cross- Williams Grossman. Jamie Island Photo Workshop fea- Boston-based Walden Cham- Joining them will be harpist
ing a professional career in next year on ECM Records. scientific origins and history ing in Kent. Williams Grossman is a Sig- turing instructors, Robert ber Players has garnered a Franziska Huhn.
dance, she began to teach The event is free and open of evolutionary theories. nature Member of New York R o d r i g u e z J r. a n d T h o m reputation for being one of For its performance at the
yoga in her local commu- to the public. For further Plein Air Painters (NYPAP). Johnson. This workshop in- the most exciting and versa- Howland Center the ensemble
nity of Garrison, for several information about this and
years and now works as an other events at the Art Center Volunteer at Hyde Park on She serves on the NYPAP Ad-
visory Board and also as the
cludes transportation to the
island, a light lunch, and 3
tile chamber groups perform-
ing today. Chamber Music
has chosen to play Ravel’s
piano sonata as transcribed
oncology nurse. She wel-
comes this opportunity to
call 845-424-3960 or visit
www.garrisonartcenter.org. National Public Lands Day head of their Lower Hudson
Valley Chapter. Grossman
hours on Bannerman Island.
Reservations are required
America raves: "A season
spent with the WCP is a time
by Salzedo as Sonata en Trio
in f sharp minor op. 30 for
reintegrate dance into her The National Park Service is many places throughout the has taught oil and acrylic and there is a $110 donation. f o r d i s c o v e r y. " I t s t w e l v e flute, viola, and harp, and
looking for volunteers to par- nation that have been called painting at Putnam Arts Coun- Photographers’ work will be dynamic musicians perform pieces by Bax, Saint-Saens,
ticipate in helping to improve “America’s Best Idea” and cil. She paints mostly in oils featured in November at The in various combinations of Ibert, Chausson, and Debussy.
our public lands on Saturday, then enjoy a free tour at any and acrylics, but frequently Bannerman Island Gallery, instruments. The success of The concert will take place
September 26. Come lend a of the National Historic Sites uses other mediums such as Bannerman Island Gallery its performances, recordings, on Sunday, October 4, at 4pm
hand by clearing brush on the in Hyde Park in honor of pastel, gouache, watercolor, is located at 150 Main Street and educational outreach has at the Howland Cultural Cen-
Cove Trail behind the Home National Public Lands Day. and casein. The show will in Beacon. The hours are earned it a place as one of ter, 477 Main Street, Beacon,
of Franklin D. Roosevelt on For more information or to run through October 3. A Friday - Sunday, 12-5pm, and the most sought-after cham- and will be followed by a
Saturday from 10am-1pm. sign up, contact Dave Hayes, portion of the sales from her during the week by appoint- ber ensembles in the United reception to meet the artists.
Vo l u n t e e r s m a y a l s o h e l p Resource Management Spe- paintings will be donated to ment, plus on Beacon’s Sec- States. Tickets are $30 ($10 for
other volunteers restore the cialist, at 845-229-1521 by The Bannerman Castle Trust, ond Saturday from 12-9pm. Their concert at the How- students) and can be reserved
gardens at Vanderbilt Man- Thursday September 24. Inc. for the preservation of www.bannermancastle .org land Center features the com- by calling 297-9243.
sion. Help beautify one of the Bannerman Island. bination of violin, viola, flute, www.howlandmusic.org
Page 14 T HE P UTNAM C OUNTY N EWS A ND R ECORDER Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Free Conference on Keeping HV Hospital’s Gala Honors 150th NY Infantry Returns for F a m i l y N a t u r e P r o g r a m
Seniors Safe and Mobile Pat and Marion Dugan Poughkeepsie’s Civil War Days Joins Multiple Generations
The Putnam County Office - distractions and driving Mark your calendars, Hud- Balduzzi of Entergy Nuclear,
for the Aging will be host- - the effects of drugs and son Valley Hospital Center’s Cortlandt Manor. The glorious 150th New artifacts and information. The Putnam County Land New York. He also guides
ing a conference designed to alcohol and driving 2009 Auxiliary Ball titled “A The evening begins at York Infantry will be coming The public will also learn Trust is proud to present a the nature program at Camp
keep Putnam County’s senior - rights of older drivers Golden Gala” will be held 6:30pm with cocktails and back to Poughkeepsie for the about the prestigious place program called “Owls and Combe YMCA in Putnam
residents driving safe as long - changes in vision as you on Saturday, November 7 at a silent auction, followed by first time in 147 years. Not the 150th Regiment holds as Ta d p o l e s . ” T h i s S a t u r d a y, Valley. He was part of the
as possible by providing the age Trump National Golf Club dinner and dancing. Tickets, since the early days of the part of American history in September 26 program is part Environmental Conservation
resources that drivers need to Speakers include repre- in Briarcliff Manor. This is sponsorship, and additional Civil War has this famous the Civil War. Peter Bedross- of a fall series of programs Education Program at New
plan for future driving needs. sentatives from the Putnam the 49th year for the event. opportunities are available Union infantry returned to ian, who currently works with planned by the trust called York University and worked
This free conference will County Office for the Aging, The gala honors various com- through the Foundation of the city in which they were the Purple Heart Museum in “A Bridge to Nature.” This with aborigines in Australia
take place on Thursday, Oc- the Putnam County Sheriff’s munity members for their Hudson Valley Hospital Cen- encamped at Camp Dutchess. Orange County, will be coor- program, which begins at for five years, including
tober 15, from 1 to 4pm at the Department, Putnam Hospi- support of the hospital. ter at 914-734-3526 or by Now, on September 26 and dinating the camp activities 4pm, features a gathering of teaching at the University
Putnam Valley Senior Center, tal Center, and the Putnam Special guests this year emailing Bill Dauster, VP, 27, they are coming back to for King Street Park. generations at the Land Trust of Technology at Sydney.
117 Town Park Lane. Confer- County Traffic Safety Board. include Hospital Honorees Foundation & Marketing at what is now King Street Park “Dutchess County was a headquarters at 63 Cobb All in our communities
ence attendees are welcome The conference is open to Pat and Marion Dugan of wdauster@hvhc.org. as part of the City of Pough- patriotic county,” he noted, Road in Brewster and will are invited to participate
to come at noon for a com- residents, family members, Garrison, as well as Auxil- Proceeds from the evening keepsie’s celebration of the “and by the end of the Civil include animal storytelling, and join in these enriching
plimentary luncheon. caregivers, and service pro- iary Honoree Jeanne Riedel will benefit the Hospital’s Hudson Fulton Champlain War, 37 different regiments a t r e e p l a n t i n g c e r e m o n y, activities; there is a posi-
The conference will address viders. of Yorktown Heights, and Building on Excellence Cam- Quadricentennial. would have men in them from and a Time of Sharing. tive connection between the
such topics as: For more information and Corporate Honoree Michael paign. “We are thrilled to have Dutchess County. The 150th An optional guided sunset environment and our com-
- the current status of senior reservations, please call 845- this noble Union Infantry, the was unique in this group, as hike at 5:30pm will allow munity and how we are well
drivers in Putnam County 528-2662.
Putnam Valley Business Expo 150th, return to our City,” City
of Poughkeepsie Chair, Nancy
all the men who formed the
regiment in 1862 were en-
those present to venture out
into nature to observe and
served by that bond.
Events are free to Putnam
Features Area Commerce Cozean, said. “This was a very
respected Infantry, and many
tirely from Dutchess County.”
Bedrossian further noted that
participate in nature’s ways
of shifting to the evening and
County Land Trust members.
Non-members pay $5. Chil-
Willow Ridge Farm Hosts The Putnam Valley Business There will also be a free of our residents are excited to the 150th saw action in the nighttime hours. Bird calls dren under 6 attend free.
Annual Harvest Tour Association, partnering with
Curry Toyota, is once again
s e m i n a r, " C l e a n & G r e e n
Hybrid Cars" with special
see this re-encampment take
place as part of our salute to
Battles of Gettysburg, At-
lanta, Sherman’s March to
will be identified and local
ecology will be interpreted.
Take out a membership at
the program and attend all
hosting its very popular Busi- guest speaker Bill Camastro, Poughkeepsie and Civil War the Sea, and the Campaigns The program will be led by programs during the year
On October 4, 2009, from tastings, and music. You can ness Expo. General Manager of Curry Days at King Street Park, on in the Carolinas. Sam Weinstock, a naturalist for free or at a reduced rate.
11am to 4pm, pack a picnic also take a free pumpkin This year the Business Expo Toyota. The seminar runs from Saturday and Sunday.” Along with the encamp- and poet who has run sci- Please call 845-278-8202 for
lunch and spend the day in home just in time for Hal- will be held at Colonial Ter- 2-2:30pm. You can register for Throughout the year the ment, other activities for the ence programs to public, pri- more information or check
the countryside visiting one loween. race, 119 Oregon Road, Cort- the seminar on www.PVBA. Quadricentennial has cel- weekend include musket fir- vate, and parochial schools the PCLT website at www.
of Putnam County's unique Putnam County is one of landt Manor, on Thursday, org. There are free gift bags ebrated various chapters of ing and drill demonstrations; throughout Connecticut and pclt.net.
farms, Willow Ridge Farm at the best-kept secrets in the September 24, from 1 to 6pm. to all attending the seminar, the City’s history. The month recruitment events; medical
174 Canopus Hollow Road Hudson Valley, with beauti- The Business Expo helps while supplies last. of September is mostly de- and camp artifacts on display;
in Putnam Valley. ful views of the countryside.
The Putnam County Soil & Purchase some fresh farm
attendees to become knowl-
edgeable about some of the
Some of the businesses ex-
hibiting at the Expo include:
voted to the importance of the
Civil War and steam power.
as well as the presentation of
the regimental flag by Ladies Ladies: Start Your Ovens
Water Conservation District products and make a pic- best businesses our com- News Channel 12, Shoprite Much of the north’s power of Poughkeepsie. There will The Ladies Auxiliary of ways welcome.
has partnered with the Put- nic lunch, have a snack or munity has to offer. There Supermarkets, Mahopac Na- was based on steam power, be drills children will be able the North Highlands Fire The first fundraiser of the
nam County Agriculture and take food home and make a will be special expo offers tional Bank, LoHud, Panera, from steamboats to steam- to participate in, as well. Company is once again hold- fall will be a bake sale, held
Farmland Protection Board harvest dinner or enjoy din- throughout the day. Admis- The Thayer Hotel, Hudson powered factories. The encampment will take ing its monthly meetings in outside Foodtown on Hal-
for Putnam County's 4th An- ner at one of the fabulous sion is free, and there are free Valley Cardiology, Greyrock During Civil War Days at place from 10am to 5pm on the firehouse, enjoying the loween day, Saturday, the
nual Farm & Harvest Tour. restaurants in the area. raffles, and you can enjoy Accounting Systems, Piazza King Street Park, residents Saturday, September 26 and newly-built facilities. The 31st of October, from 8:30am
There will be talks re- For more information, some of the most delicious Roma, Desert Moon Fresh and visitors will be able to from 10am to 4pm on Sunday, meetings are held on the first until noon, as the ladies raise
garding the benefits and p l e a s e v i s i t w w w. p u t n a m - foods from the area's best Mexican Grille, Hudson Val- see modern re-enactments of September 27. Wednesday of the month, at some money for new equip-
struggles of farming today, c o u n t y n y. c o m / f a r m t o u r s . restaurants, delicatessens, ley Cardiology, Metropool, how the Union soldiers lived For more information log 7:45pm, and new members ment in the new kitchen of
several demonstrations, ac- This is a rain or shine, any bakeries, markets, and cater- The College of Westchester, and ate; they will learn about on to www.poughkeepsiequad. from the fire district are al- the firehouse.
tivities, animals, farm fresh questions please call Lauri ing facilities. PV Market, Hanlon's, and 80 their equipment and how they org.
products, a farmers market, Taylor at 845-878-7918. other businesses. fought, along with medical
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PUTNAM County. SSNY the Town Clerk,
is designated as agent upon shall mail process to: #201 which satisfies the Resource Hall, 238 Main Street, Cold HEATING OIL as agent upon whom process Legislature of the County
T h e B a r n e s O ff i c e B l d g . , Conservation and Recovery Spring, New York to hear the The Town shall have the Detailed specifications against it may be served. of Putnam as follows:
whom process against the right to accept any or all of
LLC may be served. SSNY S t o n e l e i g h Av e . , C a r m e l , Act (“RCRA”),the successful following Appeals: may be secured at the The address to which the Section 1.
NY 10512. Purpose: any bidder shall indemnify the M A RT H A a n d D AV I D the items on each proposal o ff i c e o f t h e D i r e c t o r o f SSNY shall mail a copy A new Section 31-36
shall mail a copy of any form and to advertise for
process against the LLC lawful purpose. Town and hold it harmless ROME: Appeal #856 Purchasing, County of of any process against the entitled “Duty to Comply
against any present and for a Variance. Applicants new proposals, if in its P u t n a m O ff i c e F a c i l i t i e s , LLC served upon him/her is: with Traffic Control Signs
served upon him/her to C/O opinion the best interest of
JEFF COOK, 10 GROVE future liability under (i) request a variance for the 110 Old Route 6, Building C/O Rebecca M. Bardes, 32 and Signals” is hereby
LEGAL NOTICE Federal, State, or Local laws, construction of a one-story t h e To w n w i l l t h e r e b y b e Bank Street, Cold Spring,
C O U RT, C O L D S P R I N G , No. 3, Carmel, New York added to the Code of Putnam
NOTICE OF ADOPTION rules or regulations and (ii) residential addition. The promoted. Please note that 10512 between the hours of NY 10516. Purpose of LLC: County to read as follows:
NY 10516. Purpose: Any OF it is necessary for bidders to
lawful activity. judicial or administrative proposed addition will fall 8:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M., to engage in any lawful act S e c t i o n 3 1 - 3 6 - Tr a ff i c
LOCAL LAW #10-2009 interpretation thereof, within the minimum required bid on several alternatives, Monday through Friday. You or activity. Control Signs and Signals
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, including any judicial setback of 40’ feet from ie: “Option A” will use the may also visit our web site at No person shall fail,
that the Town Board of the or administrative orders a street line. Applicants To w n ’ s t r a n s f e r s t a t i o n . www.putnamcountyny.com. LEGAL NOTICE neglect or refuse to comply
LEGAL NOTICE Town of Putnam Valley duly including, but not limited request a front yard variance If the transfer station is Sealed bids must be filed in PUBLIC NOTICE with any instruction,
Notice of Formation of adopted Local Law #10- to, liability under CERCLA of 25.8’ feet. (Located 23 utilized, the tipping fee will the above office on or before NOTICE IS HEREBY direction or regulation
JDO Properties LLC. Arts. of 2009 on September 16, 2009 (Superfund). All bids must Grassi Lane, Garrison) be based upon a scale receipt 1:00 P.M., WEDNESDAY, GIVEN that Trolley service displayed upon any post,
Org. filed with Secy. of State entitled “Town of Putnam be firm prices on a per-ton in an R-40 District. TM provided by the Town (or OCTOBER 7, 2009. in the Village of Cold Spring standard, sign or marking
of NY (SSNY) on 8/6/09. Valley Outdoor Wood Boiler basis. Failure to provide #60.18-1-26 it’s operator) indicating the dated: Carmel, New York is proposed to be eliminated on any drive or other device
Office location: Putnam Law.” all information or providing MILTON F. MERCADO weight thereof. This fee will September 18, 009 on Fridays beginning in installed or placed for the
Co. SSNY designated as Eileen Royael, Town false or misleading JR and NANCY I. b e b a s e d u p o n t h e To w n s Sgd/Alessandro Mazzotta May 2010. Currently, the regulation of moving traffic
agent of LLC upon whom Clerk information will be grounds AROCHO-MERCADO: actual cost of operating the Purchasing Director service operates on Friday, on county property.
process against it may be Dated: September 18, for disqualification of the Appeal #859 for a Variance. transfer station (including Putnam County Saturday, Sunday, Memorial Any and all traffic devices
served. SSNY shall mail 2009 bid or the termination, at the The applicants’ house disposal fees), and may Purchasing Department Day, July 4th, Labor Day, so placed under this law must
process to: James O’Hagan, Town’s sole discretion, of is a pre-existing non- vary as those costs change. Columbus Day and Veteran’s comply with New York State
21 Shallow Stream Rd., any contractual relationship conforming structure. The Under “Option B” the LEGAL NOTICE Day from Memorial Day Ve h i c l e a n d Tr a ff i c L a w s
LEGAL NOTICE transfer station will not be
Carmel, NY 10512, also subsequently formed foundation sits 23.94’ feet PUTNAM COUNTY weekend through the week and the rules and regulations
registered agent. Purpose: NOTICE IS HEREBY pursuant to this invitation from the property line and used, in which case you need
GIVEN that the Legislature to locate your own tipping OFFICE FOR ending prior to the Christmas of the State of New York
any lawful activities. for bids. 39’ feet from the street line. THE AGING Holiday. with regard to the placement
of the County of Putnam will This invitation for bids Applicants are requesting a f acility. We als o r equ es t
hold a Public Hearing on that you bid on a one, two NOTICE OF PUBLIC A Public Hearing on the of said traffic devices.
is for services for the variance on the pre-existing HEARING service reduction will be Section 2.
the Tentative Budget for the calendar year 2010. The foundation in order to build or three year contract. The
year 2010, as presented by Town reserves the right to NOTICE is hereby given held by the Putnam County The existing Section 31-
LEGAL NOTICE Town intends to establish a 2nd floor addition on the that pursuant to the provision L e g i s l a t u r e o n Tu e s d a y, 36 is hereby renumbered to
the County Executive and a one-year contact with a existing single level side select any option.
Notice of Qualification the Report of the Budget & Eileen Royael, Town of the Older Americans September 29, 2009 at Section 31-37.
disposal facility and will of the 1st floor. The new Act of 1965 as amended, the Historic Courthouse, Section 3.
of SAHN EAGLE LLC. Finance Committee of the use the responses to this 2nd floor will sit on top Clerk
Authority filed with L e g i s l a t u r e o n Tu e s d a y, Dated 9/21/09 A Public Hearing will be Gleneida Avenue, Carmel, The existing Section 31-
RFQ to help identify that of existing 1st floor and conducted by the Putnam N e w Yo r k i m m e d i a t e l y 37 is hereby renumbered to
Secretary of State of NY September 29, 2009 at f a c i l i t y. T h u s , t h e To w n foundation, therefore, the
(SSNY) on 8/13/09. Office 7 : 0 0 P. M . a t t h e H i s t o r i c County Office for the Aging following the Public Section 31-38.
Board will pay particular NW corner of the house will LEGAL NOTICE o n F r i d a y, O c t o b e r 2 3 r d , H e a r i n g o n t h e Te n t a t i v e Section 4.
location: Putnam County. Courthouse, Gleneida attention to responses that be no less than 22’ feet from
LLC formed in Delaware Avenue, Carmel, New York. NOTICE TO BIDDERS 2009 @ 10:30 AM. Public Budget for 2010. Written The existing Section 31-
offer the potential to extend the property line, and no less Sealed proposals will be Hearing will be held at: comments may be sent to the 38 is hereby renumbered to
(DE) on 5/26/09. SSNY NOTICE IS ALSO the services at well-defined than 37’ feet from the street
designated as agent of LLC GIVEN that any interested received by the undersigned P u t n a m C o u n t y Putnam County Legislature Section 31-39.
prices. The Town Board is line. (Located 27 Aqueduct Village Clerk of the Village Office for the Aging a t 4 0 G l e n e i d a Av e n u e , Section 5.
upon whom process against it persons may review a copy convinced that new waste to Road, Garrison) in an R-20
may be served. SSNY shall o f t h e Te n t a t i v e B u d g e t of Nelsonville, at her Carmel Nutrition Center C a r m e l , N e w Yo r k 1 0 5 1 2 This local law shall take
energy facilities can provide District. TM #91.5-4-24 office at 258 Main Street, 110 Old Route 6 Bldg. 1 by September 29, 2009. effect immediately.
mail process to: The LLC, for the year 2010 at the viable long-term contracts. At said Hearings all
3 1 P r i v a t e Wa y, G a r r i s o n Office of the Clerk of the Nelsonville, NY 10516 Carmel, New York 10512
The Town Board is aware persons will have the right until 10:00 am on Monday, The purpose of this
NY 10524. Address to be Legislature, Room 313, 40 that landfills eventually to be heard. Application LEGAL NOTICE
maintained in DE: 160 Gleneida Avenue, Carmel, October 5, 2009, when hearing is to consider LEGAL NOTICE
fill up and that the liability materials may be seen in the the same will be publicly the Four Year Plan of the PUTNAM COUNTY Workshop Agenda
G r e e n t r e e D r. , S t e . 1 0 1 , New York, any time during of their environmental office of the Zoning Board INDUSTRIAL
Dover DE 19904. Arts. of regular business hours after opened and read aloud, for Older Americans Act, the T h e Vi l l a g e o f C o l d
problems can fall on all the of Appeals at the Town Hall. t h e s a l e t o t h e Vi l l a g e o f New York State Community DEVELOPMENT S p r i n g B o a r d o f Tr u s t e e s
Org. filed with DE Secy. of September 8, 2009. generators that contributed. Date: September 21, 2009 AGENCY
State, 401 Federal St., Ste. 4, PURSUANT TO SECTION Nelsonville: Services for the Elderly and will hold a public discussion
Thus, the Board will review Vincent Cestone, # 2 H E AT I N G O I L - the Supplemental Nutrition 34 Gleneida Avenue on Tuesday, September 29,
Dover DE 19901. Purpose: 359 OF THE COUNTY LAW, with caution those bidders Chairman Carmel, New York 10512
Any lawful activities. the maximum salary that DELIVERED AND SERVICE Assistance Program from 2009at 7:30 pm at Village
that utilize a landfill for Zoning Board of Appeals MTCE. AGREEMENT 2008 to 2012. (845) 228-8066 Hall, 85 Main Street, on
may be fixed and payable disposal. (845) 225-0311 (fax)
during the fiscal year 2010 Meeting the specifications Discussion regarding the Special Board for
Sealed proposals for of the Village of Nelsonville. Senior Housing, Adult Day NOTICE OF MEETING the Comprehensive Plan/
to the members of the the compaction, transport LEGAL NOTICE PUTNAM COUNTY IDA
Putnam County Legislature Copies of the specifications Services, Nutrition Programs, LW R P r e p o r t r e g a r d i n g
LEGAL NOTICE and/or disposal of waste INVITATIONS FOR BIDS may be obtained from the Legal Services, Medical WILL MEET ON the development of the
Notice of Qualification of and Chairperson, thereof, will be received by the WEDNESDAY,
respective, is as follows: FOR THE COLLECTION office of said Village Clerk Insurance, Caregivers Dockside property. Copies
SPI Litigation Direct, LLC. Town Clerk of the Town of AND DISPOSAL at the above address. Programs, Transportation, SEPTEMBER 30, 2009 of the report are available
Authority filed with NY Legislator’s P u t n a m Va l l e y u n t i l 2 : 1 5 4:00 P.M.
Compensation $35,136 OF RESIDENTIAL The right is reserved to Employment, Economic through the Village Clerk’s
Dept. of State on 7/27/09. pm, October 13, 2009 at the GARBAGE AND reject any and all bids. Security, and other issues Meeting will be held at Office, 85 Main Street, Cold
Office location: Putnam Chairperson’s Stipend Town Hall, 265 Oscawana 34 Gleneida Avenue,
$ 8,783 RECYCLABLES FROM All purchase contracts which affect the quality Spring, NY 10516.
County. Principal business Lake Road, Putnam Valley, VARIOUS DISTRICTS awarded pursuant to this of life for the elderly in Carmel, New York 10512. Dated:
address: 2960 Professional BY ORDER OF THE NY 10579. By Order of:
PUTNAM COUNTY WITHIN THE TOWN OF notice shall be subject to Putnam County will follow September 17, 2009
Dr., Springfield, IL 62703. Contract documents may PUTNAM VALLEY the provisions of Sections the hearing. Kevin Bailey Mary Saari, Village Clerk
LLC formed in DE on LEGISLATURE be examined at the office Chairman
M. Chris Marrone DUE DATE: OCTOBER 103-A, 103-B, and 103-D of Interested parties will be
11/6/01. NY Sec. of State o f t h e To w n C l e r k a n d 13, 2009, 2:00 PM the General Municipal Law. given the opportunity to
designated as agent of LLC Clerk bidders may obtain drawings T h e To w n o f P u t n a m Pauline T. Minners speak at the Public Hearing.
upon whom process against LEGAL NOTICE and specifications for the Valley is soliciting bids for Village Clerk Testimony will be limited LEGAL NOTICE
it may be served and shall INVITATIONS FOR BIDS Transfer Station. the collection and disposal DATED: to 10 minutes per speaker Notice of Formation of LEGAL NOTICE
mail process to: c/o CT FOR SOLID WASTE The basis for bid of residential garbage, solid September 17, 2009 and will be scheduled in KAPLAN’S KOSHER KART Liz's Chemo Survival
C o r p o r a t i o n S y s t e m , 111 DISPOSAL evaluation and contact award waste and recyclables from the order in which they are L L C . A r t s . o f O rg . f i l e d Kits, LLC filed on June
8 t h Av e . , N Y, N Y 1 0 0 11 , DUE DATE: OCTOBER is described in subsequent various Districts within the received. Anyone wishing to with Secy. of State of NY 30th, 2009. Office location,
registered agent upon whom 13, 2009, 2:15 PM sections of this RFQ. To w n . S e a l e d p r o p o s a l s speak may contact William (SSNY) on 4/24/09. Office Putnam County, NY. SSNY
process may be served. T h e To w n o f P u t n a m Rejected bidders will be must be received by the Huestis at 225-1034. location: Putnam County. is designated as agent upon
DE address of LLC: 1209 Va l l e y ( “ T h e To w n ” ) i s notified within 30 days and To w n C l e r k o f t h e To w n Send A written copy of your SSNY designated as agent process against the LLC may
O r a n g e S t . , Wi l m i n g t o n , bid bonds will be returned. of LLC upon whom process
D E 1 9 8 0 1 . A r t s . o f O rg .
soliciting bids for the
compaction, transport The Town deserves the right
of Putnam Valley by 2:00
pm, October 13, 2009 at the
Legal Notices to testimony must be presented
prior to the hearing. against it may be served.
be served. SSNY shall mail
copy of process against the
filed with DE Sec. of State,
401 Federal St., Dover, DE
and disposal of municipal to reject all proposals and
advertise for new proposals.
Town Hall, 265 Oscawana legals@pcnr. An abstract of the plan SSNY shall mail process
t o : M i c h a e l T. L a m b e r t i ,
LLC to 63 Hamlin Road,
solid waste collected from Lake Road, Putnam Valley, will be available for public Mahopac NY10541. Purpose:
19901. Purpose: all lawful residents and deposited Eileen Royael, NY 10579. Bidders may com review prior to the hearing. Esq., 180 Froehlich Farm Any lawful purpose.
purposes. a t t h e To w n T r a n s f e r Town Clerk obtain information on For additional information Blvd., Woodbury, NY 11797.
Dated 9/21/09 population and number of contact the Office for the Purpose: any lawful activity.
Aging @ 225-1034
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SPORTS
Haldane Girls Varsity Soccer Tiny Mite Hawks Play to a Tie
Win First Game of The Season Special to the PCN&R
Sharon DiPalo
Cold Spring’s Lady Lightning girls’ 9- to 11-year-old softball squad is off to a great start. On Friday night, they beat
Hyde Park 20-7 and won again on Saturday, beating Wappingers 15-8. Pictured are team members, (bottom row, l-r):
Jazmyn O’Dell, Mackenzie Tokarz, Marley Chefalo, Melissa Tringali, Clara Thompson, Sophia Patterson, (top row l-r):
Catherine Parr, Maria Tokarz, Marissa DiPalo, coach Jim Calimano, and Caroline Casparian. Go Lightning!
Wednesday, September 23, 2009 T HE P UTNAM C OUNTY N EWS A ND R ECORDER Page 17
SPORTS
Nugent Takes First P V F i e l d H o c k e y Change of Seasons Means It’s
Takes Two This Week Haldane Homecoming Weekend
Place in Dual Slalom Edges Mahopac, crushes Pleasantville The community will once
again be buzzing this week-
most exciting weekend of
the entire school year,” said
on Lincoln Hall in their
annual Homecoming game.
by Mike Horton end for Haldane Homecom- Haldane Athletic Director Just prior to kickoff, senior
a rain-soaked game Mahopac
ing. Susan Reid. “But it’s also players will be announced
proved Cortina right early,
The Putnam Valley field Kicking off the festivities the most chaotic, especially and escorted onto the field
jumping out to a 1-0 lead four
hockey team snagged two will be the traditional Home- the bonfire. Parents should by their parents.
minutes and 50 seconds into
wins this week with an im- coming bonfire on Friday, remember that in order to In other Homecoming con-
the game on a goal by Caitlin
pressive shutout of Pleasant- September 25. Haldane Fall ensure the safety of all, chil- tests this week, the Cross
Baronowski. PV answered
ville Thursday by a score of sports teams and Pop Warner dren under 12 should be Country team met up with
with a Maria Rao game ty-
2-0, and beating Mahopac, Hawks teams will march up accompanied by a parent or N o r t h S a l e m o n Tu e s d a y,
ing goal off a rebound, then
3-2, the day before. Main Street at 6:30pm. other adult at the bonfire.” Girls’ Varsity Soccer plays
Amanda DeChent later scored
O n T h u r s d a y, P V g o t a Led by the Cold Spring, O n S a t u r d a y, S e p t e m b e r Croton at home on Wednes-
a goal that was assisted by
quick unassisted goal from Garrison, and North High- 26, the Haldane Football day, Girls’ Varsity Volleyball
Hannah Tavella, giving them
Demetria Andritsopoulos lands fire companies, the Association will sponsor team faces Hendrick Hudson
a 2-1 lead at the half.
three and a half minutes into parade will head north on a homecoming “tailgate” a t 6 p m o n T h u r s d a y, a n d
Four minutes into the sec-
the game, giving them a 1-0 Route 9D to the Haldane breakfast for all Modified Boys’ Varsity Soccer hosts
ond half Mahopac would
lead. In the 8th minute of playing fields opposite the and Varsity Football players, North Salem on Friday.
strike again with a goal by
t h e g a m e H a n n a h Ta v e l l a tennis courts. All teams will coaches, and their families Show your Haldane spirit
Ashley John, making the
added another unassisted goal be announced and the bon- beginning at 9am in the Hal- and cheer on all their great
score 2-2. Cortina said “We
to give the Tigers the 2-0 fire will be lit by the Cold dane cafeteria parking lot. teams this week! Go Devils!
didn’t want another tie” (re-
lead they would hold on to. Spring Fire Co. No. 1. At 1:30, the Haldane Var-
ferring to last week’s season
Coach Toniann Cortina said, “This is probably the sity Blue Devils will take
opener against Pawling that
“Focusing on early goals would finish 1-1). Amanda
helped us . . . but we kind DeChent scored on another
Philipstown Soccer
of let up a bit and became assist from Hannah Tavella
complacent and defensive. in the 12th minute for the
We have to focus on keeping game winning goal.
the intensity up all game.” Daley added four saves,
Ti a n n a D a l e y m a d e f i v e
saves for PV and Rebecca
Moore had seven for Ma-
hopac.
‘Pac goalie Caitlin McCor-
mack also added four saves.
“Winning this game gave
them more enthusiasm” said
Club Posts Three Wins
Wednesday they faced a Cortina. This will be impor- Special to the PCN&R Peter Close and Kaan Solako- the goalkeeping duties, help-
tough Mahopac team. Cortina tant for today (Thursday) glu each scored twice for the ing to improve the squad's
mentioned, “We heard that as they face another tough The Philipstown Soccer Arrows. Spencer Rundquist record to 2-0.
Mahopac was a good team. team in class A in Brewster, Club's Knights and Arrows also scored, and pressured The club's U-11 entry, the
Them being in Class A and Cortina added, “This will be posted impressive shutout t h e To r n a d o s i n t o a n o w n Dynamos, dropped a 5-1
us being in class C we knew our toughest game so far.” victories in their home open- goal. Midfielders Ramsey decision to a very tough Bri-
it would be a challenge.” In ers this past Sunday at the Heitmann, Peter Hoffmann, arcliff Bobcat squad. Hanah
St. Basil Academy Field. and Penn LeFavour domi- Regele tallied for the Dyna-
The U-14 Knights downed nated play to pace the Ar- mos, and Sara Labriola made
the Pleasantville Cheetahs rows, and Garret Quigley number of nice saves in the
editor@pcnr.com
The U-13 Arrows then took for the Dynamos. Amelia 4 when all four squads play
the field and trounced the Hall and Allison Chiera both home games.
L a r c h m o n t To r n a d o s 6 - 0 . played well while sharing
Cooper Nugent, 12, of Garrison, riding for Beacon Cycles, took first place in the Mens pcnr or Email ads@pcnr.com
Junior, Pro-Am Dual Slalom race at Plattekill Mountain. In addition, Cooper was also
named to the 2010 Mens Junior Plattekill Mountain Race team and is being sponsored by
the National Race Team, Mad March Racing.
.com
Hike With the Mid-Hudson Adirondack Club
The following is a descrip- few ruins remain there are 5557. Want to get out, but and be back by lunchtime.
tive listing of some of this signs posted where some prefer to do so in the com- Register with leader prior
season’s Adirondack Club of the homes, schools, and pany of others? Join the to hike for meeting place.
hikes in the region along churches once stood. There strollers for a tour of the Sun Nov 29 - Vanderbilt
with contact information: is the occasional foundation, Locust Grove grounds in Mansion Loop Walk, 3 miles,
Sat Oct 17 - Doodletown, stairs, or retaining wall to the autumn. Meet 10am at leader: Carol Gray, outdoor-
in Harriman State Park, remind us this was once a the parking lot at Route 9 carol@aol.com, 845-471-
about 6 miles, moderate thriving little village. Visit opposite Beechwood Drive, 1168. Meet at the Vander-
hike. Leader: Brenda Har- the Doodletown Brook with north of all those shopping bilt Mansion Parking Lot at
ding 845-565-8566 before a waterfall and a reservoir. centers. Bring snack and 10:30am. Moderate walking
9pm, oreomort@aol.com. There are also two old cem- water, rain cancels on park roads. Follow trail
The abandoned hamlet of eteries, one of which is still Tue Nov 24 - Franny Reese to Bard Rock.
Doodletown lies in a beauti- being used. Because there is Park Easy Hike, Leader: Fred Sat Dec 12 - High Tor. 4.5
ful valley surrounded by Bear so much to see on this hike O t t e , 8 4 5 - 4 6 2 - 8 3 0 5 . Vi e w miles, moderate, leader: Pete
Mountain on the north, Bald the pace might be more lei- Poughkeepsie from the west McGinnis, 845-454-4428,
Mt and Dunderberg Mt on surely. There is also a plant side of the Hudson. The park pmcgin1@aol.com A land-
the south and southeast, and list for this area if anyone includes the remains of sev- mark at the top of Rockland
West Mountain on the west. is interested. Meeting Time/ eral large old buildings and County, above the Hudson,
Hike through this vanished Place: 9:30am, hikers park- h a s a n i n t e r e s t i n g h i s t o r y, this mountain only 800 feet
hamlet and learn about the ing area 1.4 miles south of which Fred will be delighted high offers spectacular views
families that lived there. The the Bear Mt. traffic circle on to share with participants. of the river and areas to
last family left Doodletown 9W just before the road into Some hills and paths are not the west. Quarrying of the
in 1965 and it had been oc- Iona Island. Bring lunch. even, but nothing is steep and mountain ceased when it was
cupied since the mid 1700s Sat Nov 14 - Walk Locust the walk is under 4 miles. acquired by the Palisades
(this is also the 1777 Bi- Grove, leaders Bill Beehler With the leaves down, views Interstate Park Commission
centennial trail). Though and Ellen Zelig, 845-473- will be top notch. Meet 9am in 1943. Additional walk-
ing distance along the Long
Path or through the town of
Haverstraw may be added
to the hike. Rain or snow
cancels. Meet to carpool at
9am at the Route 9 Holiday
Inn, Fishkill.
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