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Wednesday, August 5, 2009 Philipstown & Putnam Valley 50¢

Cheaper by the Bagful

Garbage hauling, mobility tax, and dirt road covered at Philipstown meeting
by Michael Turton
T h e P h i l i p s t o w n To w n
Board workshop held on
Thursday, July 30, 2009, was
brief but covered a range of
issues from garbage pickup
and traffic lights to the MTA
mobility tax and improve-
ments to Old Albany Post
Road.
Garrison resident Jackie
Grant appeared before the
Town Board to begin a dis-
cussion that she hopes will
eventually provide a way
for residents to reduce their
carbon footprint while also
reducing the amount of money
they spend on garbage dis-
posal. Grant estimates that
she spends roughly $600 a
year to have garbage picked
u p b y a p r i v a t e c o m p a n y.
Municipal collection of re-
fuse is not provided outside
Hans Claessens
Philipstown’s two villages. suggestion,” and encouraged officials, and Haldane Central
Grant pointed to the Town of Grant to get more information School District officials had
Kent, which has a system she about the full cost of Kent’s hoped. Bill Mazzuca reported
would like to see emulated in program. The matter will be that Putnam Deputy County
Philipstown. There, a garbage discussed again at the Town Executive John Tully indi-
truck is simply parked at the Board’s September meeting. cated in a recent conversation
landfill, enabling residents to It will also be on the agenda that the County plans to go
dispose of gar- at an October ahead with the project. New
bage for a fee workshop be- York State has approved the
of three dollars
In the Town of i n g o rg a n i z e d traffic light, however, if the
per bag. “If I Kent, residents by the Hud- State Department of High-
can get down to dispose of garbage son Highlands ways does the installation, it
one or two bags at the landfill Land Trust. The could take up to three years
of garbage a
week, I’d be do- for a fee of three workshopfocus on ideas
will to complete. Tully said that
the county hopes to have the
ing a good job,” dollars per bag designed to long-awaited light up and run-
Grant said. At help homeown- ning by Thanksgiving at the
two bags of trash ers reduce their latest. Route 9 near Fishkill
a week Grant calculated that “carbon footprint.” Road has been the scene of
she would realize a savings of While progress continues numerous serious traffic ac-
about fifty percent under such towards installation of a stop- cidents in recent years. Lo-
a system. She would like to light at the corner of Fishkill cal officials have been very
see Philipstown implement the Road and Route 9, the new vocal about their concerns
same program at its recycling traffic signal will not be op- that the recent realignment
center. Town Supervisor Bill erational by the start of the of the intersection has made
Mazzuca called it “a very good school year as residents, Town (See Garbage on Page 12)

Paving Over the Past? Waterfront Dwellers Complain about Noise

by Michael Mell

On July 28, 2009, the Cold

D i r t ro a d t o Wa r n e r H o u s e s e t t o b e p a v e d b y We s t P o i n t
As part of its plan to ren-
ovate the currently closed
Warner House, West Point,
which owns Constitution
Island, plans to pave the dirt
road leading to the 18th cen-
tury farmhouse, the PCN&R
has learned.
According to Richard de
K o s te r, e x e c u t i v e d i r e c to r
o f th e C o n s t i t u t i o n I s lan d
Association, the West Point
garrison plans to complete the
paving of the historic track
by this Friday, August 7.
Review Board Seeks to Preserve Village’s History
Preservationists are upset
with the decision go with
asphalt. In lieu of paving,
Mr. de Koster said that the
Association’s architect, Ste-
phen Tilly, had recommended
that the road be covered with
crushed shale or a special ma-
terial called “StoneyCrete,”
which would mainta i n t h e
historic feel of the road while
addressing various modern
worries, including drainage
and emergency access. No-
tably, as visitors generally
cannot drive automobiles
onto the island, there is little
vehicular traffic.
Wa l k i n g t h e g r o u n d s o f
the Warner House can be a
magical experience for many
visitors. At many places on
the island, there are no signs
of modernity, and one can
witness the same view seen
by the likes of George Wash-
ington, Continental Army
soldiers, and the famed War-
ner sisters, who lived in the
“Old Revolutionary” house
in the 19th century.
When reached at press time,
Col. Daniel Bruno, West Point
G a r r i s o n c o m m a n d e r, e x -
pressed his great love and
concern for the Warner House
and Constitution Island, but
said the decision to go with
blacktop relates to issues
involving fire truck access,
snow-plowing, and costs.
—PCN&R Staff Report
Spring Village Board held a
discussion about quality of
life issues, specifically for
those residents living on lower
Main Street. The meeting
was primarily attended by
residents of the new housing
(at the former lumberyard)
but also included longtime
residents John Dunn, Anne
Impellizzeri, and Don Lusk.
Former resident Margaret
Vetare, who has since moved
elsewhere in the village, was
not present, but her letter
framed the discussion. The
letter states that she has
seen “a serious decline in
my quality of life” and that
the problems “boil down to
one concept: pollution.”
Ms. Vetare’s letter divided
pollution into two broad cat-
egories: noise and air pollu-
tion. Noise pollution issues,
for her, included loud music
from cars, residences, pass-
ersby, and Hudson House;
barking dogs; loud kids at
the bandstand (before and
after park closing); motor-
cycles; and early morning
trash pickup at Hudson House.
Air pollution sources that she
identified included delivery
trucks, motorists who let their
cars idle, noxious smells from
trash burning, and the Hudson
House dumpster.
Many of the residents
seemed nonplussed when
Mayor Gallagher opened the
floor for public comment, as
their prepared agenda had
been mostly addressed by Ms.
Vetare’s concise summation.
It took a moment to reframe
their discussion. Additional
issues were raised related to
driving, including speeding
and disregard for stop signs.
The mayor mentioned that
driving issues have arisen,
as well, in other areas of the
village. Speed bumps were
suggested, but the sheriff has
informed the village that these
are not permissible on public
roads. The possibility of new
signage was raised, but the
unspoken sense of the room
was that this would not be
especially effective.
Discussion then turned to
young people hanging out at
the bandstand, some of whom
contribute to a number of the
issues under discussion. In
response to one comment,
Gallagher cautiously offered
that selected areas could be
considered for video surveil-
lance, but did not seem keen
on the idea.
Cold Spring Police Offi-
cer Gary Marino, sitting in
for Officer Kane, told the
board that the kids “know the
drill,” and will leave when he
arrives. One resident asked
whether closing time for the
park could be at 10pm (instead
of 11pm) and another sug-
gested “dawn to dusk” hours
similar to parks in New York
City. These received nodding
acceptance from the board.
A few residents indicated
(See Noise on Page 12)

by Michael Mell Street. While public hearings The historic district was es- Board. The review board is

The Cold Spring Historic

District Review Board held its
monthly meeting on July 29,
2009. On the agenda were a
public hearing for an addition
to a house on High Street and a
workshop for a house on Rock
Dining Out
and workshops are core tasks
performed by the review board,
village residents will not have
any official interaction with
the board unless they reside in
the historic district, and then
only if they wish to modify the
exterior of their home.
in P h i l ip s t ow n
tablished in 1976 to protect the
“unique architectural, historic,
and scenic qualities” of Cold
Spring. This legislation was
adopted as Chapter 64 of the
village code and included, as
a mechanism for enforcement,
the Historic District Review
Preferring Furry
composed of five members
appointed by the mayor and
trustees. Their task is to review
proposed changes to build-
ings in the district and deter-
mine appropriateness of those
changes. The board’s guide to
(See Historic on Page 11)
Youth Become Firefighters for a Week
by Catherine Garnsey
with Lillian Moser
Though the cannons of
West Point can sometimes
be heard echoing through
the streets and lanes of Cold
Spring, the village is not

Friends to Humans accustomed to the sounds

Hearty Menu, Rich History,
and a View at Hudson House
Part of a series on
local eateries
by Stephanie M. Grossman
Sam Bei, owner of Hudson
House in Cold Spring, admits
he can’t fry an egg. But he
learned the rules of good
food and warm hospitality
while growing up, through
his parents’ involvement in
the restaurant business.
Mr. Bei took a rather cir-
cuitous route to becoming
a restaurateur. He has led
quite a life. His interesting
history gives him status as
a Korean War veteran and a
former major league baseball
player.
Mr. Bei was recruited right
out of high school to play
shortstop for the St. Louis
Cardinals. While serving in
Korea, though, he suffered
injuries that ended his base-
ball career. This prompted
him to attend the University
of Scranton in his home state
of Pennsylvania, where he
received a degree in finance.
He was hired by IBM as a
financial manager, and that’s
how he came to live and
work in the Hudson Valley.
After a number of years at
IBM, and allured by entrepre-
neurship, he decided it was
time to try working for him-
self. Using his own money,
(See Hudson on Page 11)
by Michael Turton
with Anna Ledwith
Most people like animals—
at least dogs or cats, if not
both. But to simply say that
Paula Young likes animals
doesn’t quite cut it. Young
operates an animal rescue
facility just outside of Cold
Spring. She takes in injured
or sick animals, cares for
them until they are back in
good health, and then releases
them back to their natural sur-
roundings. She specializes in
raccoons—and skunks.
This is not a recent or ca-
sual pastime for Young. “I’ve
cared for animals my entire
life…since I was 4 and picked
up a baby bird and took it
home to my mom, telling
her it followed me home,”
she explained. “My father’s
job forced us to move all
the time. For a child it was
lonely because I didn’t have
any friends. We would move
so much that it wouldn’t give
me time to make friends,
so I spent my time with the
animals.”
In her early years Young
got to see animals in a way
that is not exactly common
for most children—or adults,
f o r t h a t m a t t e r. S h e o f t e n
camped with her dad, who was
busy exploring the world’s
jungles in search of oil. “I
would wander alone and meet
all the critters in the world.  compelled to step out of their
How cool is that?” she asks.
And while raccoons and
skunks have often been the
recipients of her tender lov-
ing care, Young also speaks
highly of other critters she
has helped out along the way.
“Bats are so wonderful; they
are like magic ancient crea-
tures,” she commented.  “And
coyotes, for their indepen-
dence, foxes for their clever-
ness,” before adding, “And
lots of lizards and snakes,
who, believe it or not, are
very relieved and, in their
own way, grateful when they
receive assistance.” Young
has also tended to chickens
rescued from illegal fighting
operations.
Young says that she never
turns away an animal that is
suffering, but if it is a spe-
cies she is not completely
familiar with she stabilizes
the animal and then farms it
out to other volunteers with
the right expertise.
She is not big on bureau-
cracy. Her facility near Lake
Surprise doesn’t even have
a formal name. “If I were to
call this little hill anything,
it would be ‘Nature More,’”
Young explained, adding that
(See Wildlife on Page 12)
o f d r i l l s e rg e a n t s b a r k i n g
orders and troops chanting as
they march in formation. But
last week, shopkeepers were
doors and passersby paused
as 50 Philipstown students
marched on Main chanting,
“Everywhere we go…People
wanna’ know…Who we are..
So we tell ‘em…Cold Spring
Fire…Junior Academy!”
The group of fourth through
eighth graders was parading
through the village as part of
the weeklong camp, during
w h i c h f i r e f i g h t e r s , E M Ts ,
and paramedics trained the
youngsters in fire cause and
prevention, fire safety, fire-
fighting equipment, CPR and
first aid, the importance of
teamwork, physical fitness,
and marching.
L i ll i a n M o s e r
The Junior Fire Academy Dan Valentine leads Junior Firefighter Academy participants down Main Street.
was founded seven years ago
b y D a n Va l e n t i n e , f o r m e r
What’s Inside
chief of the Cold Spring Fire
Company and currently a po-
lice officer for the Town of
Greenburgh. Culture Opinion Sports
“I started this academy be-
cause I think it is important
for children to understand Ice Arena
Story Books on Sale The Sleeping Giant
exactly what a fireman does, Doubles as
plus Awakens in Revolt
and, of course, to learn more a Boxing Ring for
about fire safety than we can Medical Misadventures Veteran Heavyweights
Letters to the Editor
possibly teach at just one
school assembly during Fire
Safety Week,” Valentine said. page 5 page 6 page 15
(See Academy on Page 7)
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Citizens Urge Philipstown to Allow Tony Hay Tells Gift Givers ‘Keep It’
Voting at North Highlands Fire House Putnam’s Legislature Chair- sale of tobacco products. of any gift, be it a “plaque,
man Tony Hay values the Hay said the gift was a “gen- dinner, or trinket. It may be
goodness and generosity of erous offering, but it had to a nice gesture but is totally
the public who often express have cost the organization unnecessary. We are doing
their satisfaction with govern- anywhere from $8 to $10. our job. The only recognition
ment by providing elected With our nine legislators, an official needs is a ‘thank
officials with small tokens we are talking about $80 to you.’ When re-election time
of appreciation. $100 expenditure. I’d much comes, if the community be-
Yet, Hay, who represents rather the organization spent lieves the man or woman has
constituents in the greater the money for advertising or served admirably, he or she
Southeast-Brewster area, has enforcement.” should be returned to office.
called such trinkets totally Hay believes elected of- If not, time for a new person
unnecessary. ficials should never receive in office!”
Don’t forget the Blood Drive on Friday, August 7, at the
Lawmakers recently re- special recognition in the form —Eric Gross
North Highlands Fire House from 2:30 to 8pm. Walk-ins
ceived a small gift from
are welcome; 120 pints are needed.
POW’R Against Tobacco—a
On Saturday August 8, the Cold Spring Fire Company
tiny starfish contained in a
is holding their Clambake at Mayor’s Park, from 10am to
blue velvet bag—to show its
5pm. Tickets cost $50 per person.
appreciation for the county’s
On Sunday, August 9, Cold Spring Chamber of Commerce
efforts towards curbing the
Sunset Series features the Victor Jones Trio, jazz at 5:30
down by the river, and, as always, free.
Happy Birthday greetings to Viral Sheth, Susan Kenney,
Jason Jennejahn, Connor Fitzsimmons, Joanne Grasso, Gene
Vanzo, Sandra Duckwitz, Caitlin Derry, Alyssa Hustis,
Elizabeth Darcy, Robin Flanagen, and a special birthday
greeting to Richard Chesnut.

Hans Moeller (seated) collects signatures on Thursday, July 30, for the petition protesting
the decision to move voting from North Highlands Fire Department to the Methodist church
in Cold Spring. According to Mr. Moeller, 77 citizens have signed the petition to-date.
He hopes to collect 150 signatures by Thursday, when the petition will be presented to
the Philipstown board. Those interested in signing may reach Mr. Moeller at 265-3340.

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Meetings This Week

THURSDAY 8/6 FRIDAY 8/7 MONDAY 8/10 TUESDAY 8/11 WEDNESDAY 8/12
7:30 PM Philipstown Board
7:30 PM - Philipstown CAC
No Meetings Scheduled Weekly Wkshop
7:30 PM - PV ZBA 7:30 PM - Philipstown ZBA 7:30 PM - Cold Spring Board
PV TOWN HALL CLOSED 8 PM - Cold Spring Historic
Weekly Workshop
District Review Board
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Obituaries
Patrick “PJ” Faherty Theodore J. Carlson
Faherty, Patrick (PJ), 57, years, was a Cub Scout Theodore J. Carlson, former NY and the Christian Herald
passed away peacefully with leader, and was frequently in- senior partner of the law firm in Chappaqua, NY.
his family by his side on Au- volved in Garrison School ac- Gould & Wilkie, of 1 Wall Te d C a r l s o n s e r v e d t h e
gust 2, 2009. He is survived tivities. His family spent their Street, New York, and former people of the Hudson Valley
by his loving wife, Susan summers traveling throughout Chairman of the Board of through his work at Central
MacLean, and his sons, the United States and Europe Central Hudson Gas & Elec- Hudson Gas & Electric Cor-
Thomas and Matthew; beloved or living on Cape Cod, which tric Corporation in Pough- poration, where he promoted
mother, Maureen Faherty; sis- Pat loved dearly. keepsie, died peacefully on responsible development of
ST. MARY’S OUR LADY OF FIRST PRESBYTERIAN PHILIPSTOWN July 16, 2009, at the age of the region and focused on
ter, Elaine Cella; brothers Pat closely followed poli-
EPISCOPAL CHURCH LORETTO CATHOLIC CHURCH OF REFORM SYNAGOGUE 90. Mr. Carlson’s life was improving communities. Mr.
Martin, Sean, and Michael. tics and enjoyed a good debate.
IN THE HIGHLANDS CHURCH PHILIPSTOWN P.O. Box 94 distinguished by his service Carlson authored A Design for
He was predeceased by his A cup of strong coffee and a
1 Chestnut Street, Fair Street, Cold Spring Academy & Cherry Cold Spring, NY 10516 to others. Freedom, a social analysis
father, Martin J. Faherty. newspaper provided the ideal
Cold Spring (845) 265-3718 Streets Unless otherwise Ted Carlson was born on of the public utility process.
After graduating from Pace start to a great day. Reading
Fr. Shane Scott- www.ourladyoflorettocs.com Cold Spring indicated, all services January 4, 1919, in Hartford, Under his leadership, Central
University and Columbia Uni- was also a passion of his, as
Hamblen, Rector Fr. Brian McSweeney, 845-265-3220 take place at St. Mary’s Connecticut, the youngest of 8 Hudson achieved a landmark
versity, he taught English in he enjoyed an eclectic mix of
845-265-2539 Pastor Rev. Leslie Mott, Pastor Parish House, Cold children. His parents, Johann legal victory to protect com-
Liberty, NY and then at New genres. Other frequent hobbies
Mr. Ron Greene, Senior Masses: Sat. 5:30pm, Sun. www.presbychurchcoldspring.org Spring. and Hulda Carlson, served as mercial free speech in Central
Hyde Park HS. Next he moved included yearly cleanups of
Warden, 265-3624 7 : 3 0 a m , 9 , & 11 : 4 5 a m . , FPCP@verizon.net services/10:30am, leader tba officers in the Swedish Salva- Hudson Gas & Electric Corp.
to Suffern HS where he spent the garage, browsing “dis-
www.stmaryscoldspring. Weekdays: 8:15am, St. Jo- Worship Service: 10am Sat. Aug. 15 - Shab- tion Army Corp in America. v. Public Service Commission,
29 years as an administrator, count” stores for treasures,
dioceseny.org seph’s - Garrison, Sun., Chancel Choir Rehearsal: bat Morning Servic- Inspired by the dedication of an important case decided
the last seven of which as and adding to his collection
Sun. Masses: 8am (spoken); 10:15am. Holy Days: 8:15am Wednesdays 7pm es: discussion/9:30am, his widowed mother to the by the U.S. Supreme Court
the principal. PJ was always of sunglasses and sandals.
10:30am (sung); Sunday & 7:30pm Mass, Holy Day Office Hours: Tue, Wed & services/10:30am, led by needs of the Montclair Corp in 1980.
inquisitive and committed to Calling hours at the Clinton
school in Parish Hall dur- Vigil: 530pm Thu, 8-12 Rabbi Marcus Burstein in New Jersey, Mr. Carlson He was devoted to his loving
the art of teaching, and loved Funeral Home 21 Parrott St.
ing 10:30 mass Confessions: Sat., 4:30-5pm Food Pantry: Saturdays Fri. Sept. 18, Rosh Hashanah developed a lifelong devo- wife, Jacqueline C. Carlson. In
his students and staff mem- Cold Spring, will be 7 - 9pm
Thurs. Fri. & Sun.: AA in Bingo - Thursdays, doors 9-10am evening services, 8pm tion to the work of the Sal- addition to his wife, Mr. Carl-
bers. He touched the lives of on Tuesday evening, August
parish hall, 8pm open 6pm, first game begins vation Army. He served for son is survived by his children,
PHILIPSTOWN many, will be dearly missed, 4; and from 2-4 pm and 7-9
7 : 1 5 p m . $ 1 , 5 0 0 i n To t a l UNITED METHODIST many years as a member and including daughters Stephanie
FRANCISCAN FRIARS WORSHIP GROUP and lovingly remembered. pm on Wednesday, August
Cash Prizes. Concessions CHURCHES OF COLD chairman of the Greater New Impellittiere, Victoria Nagel,
OF THE ATONEMENT Quaker Meeting Deeply devoted to his fam- 5. The funeral will be held
available. SPRING & SOUTH York Salvation Army Advi- and Antoinette Schleimer,
Route 9, Garrison 845-424-3525 ily, Pat enjoyed spending time at St. Philip’s Church in the
HIGHLAND (Garrison) with his sons at many sporting Highlands (in Garrison) on sory Board. and son Christopher Carlson.
845-424-3671 Meeting for Worship – 2nd &
845-265-3365 events such as Army home Thursday August 6, 2009, at Mr. Carlson also served as He is also survived by his
graymoorcenter@ ST. PHILIP’S CHURCH 4th Sundays of each month,
South Highland UMC, games, and his fall Sundays 10am. Burial will follow at a captain in the U.S. Army sons- and daughter-in-law,
atonementfriars.org IN THE HIGHLANDS 10am, at 848 Old Albany
19 Snake Hill Rd. were spent watching football the Cold Spring Cemetery. In Air Force during World War nine grandchildren and his
Sunday Eucharist - 11am, 1101 Route 9D, Garrison Post Road (Whyatt Stone
Garrison with his friends and children. lieu of flowers, contributions II in France and Germany. nieces and nephews.
Pilgrim Hall. stphilips.highlands.com Cottage), Garrison. Call for
Cold Spring UMC, He coached his sons’ Little may be made to The Leukemia After serving his country, Mr. Donations may be made to
Daily Mass - Mon. - Sat. Rev. Francis H. Geer, Rec. directions. Children of all
216 Main Street League teams for a number of & Lymphoma Society. Carlson attended Columbia The Salvation Army of Greater
11:30am. 845-424-3571 - e-mail: ages welcome.
Pastor Margaret (Peggy) University Law School and New York , 120 W. 14th Street,
Mondays - Holy Hour, 8pm. stphilips@highlands.com Laemmel earned Juris Doctor and Master NY 10011,or Faith Lutheran
Centering Prayer - 8pm. Summer schedule: REFORM TEMPLE OF
Monthly Prayer Meeting 2nd
South Highland in Garrison
PUTNAM VALLEY
Ethel Merritt McCaffrey Stolzenberger of Arts degrees. He was also Brethren Church, P.O. Box
8am - Holy Communion worship service at 9:30am.
Sunday of every month at 362 Church Road Ethel Merritt McCaffrey husband, Joseph Edward Chairman of the Board of The 470, 480 Pleasantville Road,
10am - Main Service; child- Cold Spring worship service
2 p m. Reco v e r y I n c . e very Putnam Valley Stolzenberger, age 98, a long- Stolzenberger. She was also King’s College in Briarcliff, Briarcliff Manor, NY 10510.
care available for 10am ser- at 11am.
Wednesday, 7:30pm. vice Rabbi Allen Darnov time resident of Cold Spring, predeceased by her daughter,
Renewal Farmers’ Market:
Sat. Sept. 12 - Bake Sale,
845-528-4774 passed away peacefully at Patricia McCaffrey Perpetua Catherine Couser
Foodtown, 9:30am-noon her home on Monday, July in November 2008. She was the
Every Friday, 10-3, during GRACE UNITED www.rtpv.org Catherine Couser, 90, of Britt; son, Thomas (Florinda)
Sat. Oct. 10 - Bake Sale, 20, 2009. last surviving of the Merritt
growing season. METHODIST CHURCH Shabbat Services: Fridays, Westerville, Ohio, died at Couser; grandchildren, Eric
Foodtown, 9:30am-noon Mrs. Stolzenberger was a children and was predeceased
337 Peekskill Hollow 8 p m ; Yo u n g p e o p l e ’ s s e r- home with her family by her (Kris) Wilt, Jason (Yvonne)
ST. JOSEPH’S CHAPEL Road, Putnam Valley vice- third Friday of the retired hospital administra- by her five siblings, Nelson side on Thursday July 30, Wilt, Jennifer Cunningham,
A mission Chapel of Our Pastor Tony Mecca COLD SPRING month, 7pm. Hebrew School, tor, having worked at Julia L. Merritt, Helen DeMichael, 2009. She was born on De- and Tanya Couser; numer-
Lady of Loretto Church 845-526-3788 BAPTIST CHURCH ages 3+ Butterfield Memorial Hospital Margaret Merritt, Mildred Mc- cember 17, 1918, in Beacon, ous step-grandchildren; and
Upper Station Rd., Sunday Service & Sunday (American Baptist in Cold Spring from 1938 Cormick, and Mabel Merritt. NY, to the late Harry and great-granddaughter, Sydney
Garrison, 845-265-3718 School: 10 am. Churches, USA) HISTORIC TOMPKINS to 1979. Mrs. Stolzenberger She is survived by her grand- Mary (Gibson) Ireland. Wilt.
Sunday Mass: 10:15am Prayer Service w/ Com- Paul Laurelli CORNERS UNITED was noted in her youth to daughter and grandson-in-law, Catherine lived in Cold Catherine was preceded in
munion: Tues 7 pm. “Tues- (Interim Pastor) METHODIST CHURCH have played piano for the Patricia and Martin Marcus Spring until retiring from death by her husband of 68
CAPUCHIN YOUTH & 245 Main St.,
days w/ Tony” - Discussion 729 Peekskill Hollow silent movies. She was also and great granddaughter, Mer- Fishkill National Bank. Af- years, Thomas Couser,and
FAMILY MINISTRIES Cold Spring
group, 9am. Road, Putnam Valley the secretary for the Putnam ritt Jenny Marcus of Mohegan ter retirement she moved to daughter, Mary Couser.
781 Route 9D, Garrison 845-265-2022 845-528-5076 County Coroner and served Lake, NY. She is also survived Venice, FL. She served as Cremation has taken place
845-424-3609 Sunday Services, 10:30am
ST. LUKE’S LUTHERAN www.tompkinschurchny.org as the secretary for the Nel- by many nieces and nephews: a staff sergeant in the U.S. at Catherine’s wishes and
www.cyfm.org Wednesdays: Prayer- Fel-
CHURCH 1st Sunday of the month sonville Village Board. She Robert McCaffrey of Cold Marine Corps during WW a memorial service will be
Fri/Sun Aug. 28/30 - G.I.F.T. lowship time, 7pm
65 Oscawana Lake Rd., worship: 2pm was a graduate of Haldane Spring, Edward and Maggie II and was a life member scheduled for a later date in
(Growing in Faith Together),
Putnam Valley High School. She was also a McCormick of Wilmington, of the V.F.W. and American Cold Spring.
Catholic retreat for teenag-
www. TEMPLE ISRAEL FOURTH UNITARIAN graduate of Eastman Business NC, Sally and Jim Cone of Legion. Catherine was a lov- In lieu of flowers, donations
ers. Call or visit online. Reg.
stlukesputnamvalley.org 140 Lake Drive SOCIETY OF School and achieved a certifi- Naponock, NY, Janet DeMi- ing mother. may be made in Catherine’s
deadline Aug. 25
845-528-8858 Lake Peekskill WESTCHESTER cate in hospital administration chael of Hancock, NY, Alan She is survived by her name to Heartland Hospice,
Fri/Sun Sept. 4/6 - Refresh
mail@stlukesputnamvalley.org Rabbi Jeff Cymet 1698 Strawberry Road from Columbia University. and Susan DeMichael of Bev- daughters, Patricia (Edward) 6500 Busch Boulevard, Suite
and renew, retreat for CYFM
Sunday Worship - Service: 845-528-2305 Mohegan Lake Mrs. Stolzenberger greatly erly Hills, FL, Gloria and Bob Kallay and Regina (Robert) 210, Columbus, OH 43229.
alumni. Call or visit online.
9am, Coffee hour: 10:15am, Shabbat Services: Fridays Rev. Dawn Sangrey enjoyed travel and traveled Lowe of NC, Marilyn and
Sun. Sept. 6 - Cap Corps
Family Communion Service 8pm; Saturdays 9:15am. 914-528-7131 extensively throughout the Bob Way of FL, and Nelson
Vo l u n t e e r C o m m i s s i o n i n g
including Sunday School: www.fourthuu.org United States and Europe. Merritt Jr. of FL.
Mass, join in welcoming the
2009-2010 group of volun- 10:30am S u n d a y M o r n i n g Wo r s h i p
at 10:30am
She had also visited Australia
and China.
A private graveside ser-
vice was held on Wednesday,
Visualization for Healing is
Thu. - Prayer Service, 8pm
teers, 2pm, CYFM Gym.
She was a beloved mother,
grandmother and great-grand-
July 22, 2009, at Cold Spring
Cemetery. A memorial service
Taught at Desmond-Fish
Birth Announcements mother. She was the matriarch
of the Merritt family and, in
will be announced at a later
date. Funeral arrangements are
Penny Lavin, Associate Di-
rector of One Light Healing
meditation, visualization,
and soundwork, which help
spite of her busy schedule, under the direction of Clinton Touch (OLHT), is offering a release stress and facilitate
Annalyse Shirley Ortiz Dylan Thomas Falloon free energy healing workshop opening one’s innate healing
she always found time to as- Funeral Home, Cold Spring.
Born on June 24, 2009, at Lisa Rogonia and Kenneth Born on June 30, 2009, at Melissa and Ralph Falloon, sist her large family in any In lieu of flowers, donations at the Desmond-Fish Library abilities.
Hudson Valley Hospital, to Rogonia, of Lake Peekskill. Hudson Valley Hospital, to of Cold Spring. time of need. may be made in Mrs. Stolzen- in Garrison from 7-8:30pm, on Penny Lavin has a private
Annmarie Rogonia and Man- Paternal grandparents are Born May 11, 1911, in New berger’s name to Superkids August 13. The workshop is practice in Stormville, NY.
uel Ortiz, Jr., of Buchanan. Eulalia Martinez and Manuel Lianna Sylvia Martone Breaman, Ohio, she was the (an organization that provides for anyone interested in per- For more information, and
Maternal grandparents are Ortiz, of the Bronx. daughter of the late Warren developmental therapy and sonal growth and healing and to register for the workshop,
Born on July 18, 2009, Margaret Candillo, of Ma-
at Hudson Valley Hospital, hopac. Paternal grandparents Nelson and Alfreda (Broer- caregiver training in orphan- all healthcare practitioners. call 845-876-0239 or price-
to Donna and Richard Mar- are Tony and Mary Martone, man) Merritt. She was prede- ages), 6300 John Ryan Dr., Participants will learn about media@aol.com or visit www.
Daniel Evan Morrison tone, of Somers. Maternal of Putnam Valley. ceased by her first husband, Fort Worth, Texas, 76132. the nature of energy and the OneLightHealingTouch.com.
Born on July 1, 2009, at Bradford, of New Milford, grandparents are Ron and John McCaffrey, and second experiential evening includes
Hudson Valley Hospital, to CT. Paternal grandparents are
Joan and Cliff Morrison, of Anthony and Marie Spieles,
Garrison. Maternal grand- of Peekskill.
parents are Chop and Pat

Alyssa Marie Grippo

Born on June 25, 2009,
at Hudson Valley Hospital,
to Jeanne Marie and Robert
Grippo, of Putnam Valley.
Maternal grandparents are
Eugene and Maria Burrone,
of Putnam Valley. Paternal
grandparents are Donald and
Florence Grippo, of Yonkers.
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Fri. Aug. 7 - Philipstown Com-
ONGOING: munity Blood Drive at New
North Highlands Firehouse,
Cold Spring Farmers’ Market, Fishkill Road, 2:30-8pm. 120
Saturdays through Thanks- pints needed. Walk-ins welcome
giving, 8:30am-1:30pm, or for appointment: dfidanque@
at The Nest, Chestnut St. attglobal.net
Putnam Valley Farmers’ Mar- Sat. Aug. 8 - Cold Spring Fire
kets: Fridays, 3-7pm, Tomp- Company Clambake, 10am-5pm
kins Cnrs Methodist Church, at Mayors Park, tickets $50p/p,
outdoors, 729 Peekskill Hol- call 265-9241.
low Rd. June 19-Oct. 9 ALSO
Wednesdays, 3-7pm at Putnam Sat. Aug. 8 - National Purple
Valley Grange, Adams Cnrs, Heart Appreciation Day, 11am--
128 Mill St. Indoor/Outdoor, 3pm, Purple Heart Hall of Honor.
through Dec. 16.845-528-0066 Reenactments, outreach ser-
vices, etc. 845-561-1765
Historic Walking Tours of Cold
Spring conducted by volunteers Sat. Aug. 8 - River to River
from Putnam County Histori- Poetry Festival, 11am-11pm,
cal Society, Sundays at 2pm, Howland Ctr, 477 Main St.,
free, meet at foot of Main St.; Beacon. HowlandCulturalCen-
through Labor Day weekend. ter.org
Sat. Aug. 8 - Peekskill Jazz
THIS WEEK: & Blues Festival, 5-10pm, in-
tersection of Central & North
Thu. Aug. 6 - Bingo at Our Division St., Outdoor dining,
Lady of Loretto Parish Hall, free music
Cold Spring. Doors open 6pm,
first game begins at 7:15pm. Sun. Aug. 9 - CS Chamber of
Commerce Sunset Series: Vic-
Thu. Aug. 6 - Tim Ouimetter tor Jones Trio: jazz, 5:30pm,
Big Band Swing Music, 6pm, Cold Spring Bandstand, free
lawn in front of Arts on the
Lake; bring blanket or chair, Sun. Aug. 9 - Beacon Sloop
moves indoors if rain. Supper Club Corn Festival, Riverfront
avail or bring your own. $10 Park, 12 noon-5pm. Music, chil-
or $25 for family. dren’s activities, free sails on
Woody Guthrie, fresh corn.
w ww. Bea co n S loo p C lu b. o rg ,
845-542-0721
Advertise in the PCN&R.
Contact ads@pcnr.com
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
COMING UP:
Thu. Aug. 13 - CS Chamber
of Commerce Board of Direc-
tors meeting. 6pm, Butterfield
Library.
Thu. Aug. 13 - Roxy Perry Blues
Band, 6pm, lawn in front of Arts
on the Lake; bring blanket or
chair, moves indoors if rain.
Supper avail or bring your own.
$10 or $25 for family.
Sat. Aug. 15 - Tag & Craft
Sale, Garrison Volunteer Fire
Dept., Rt.9. Vendors Wanted:
call 424-4406, ext. 5. www.
garrisonfd.org/auxiliaryevents
Sat/Sun Aug. 15/16 - Daniel
Nimham Intertribal Pow Wow,
details tba, www.VisitPutnam.
org, 800-470-4854.
Sun. Aug. 16 - Concert: Andy
LaVerne, piano and John Aber-
crombie, guitar, jazz standards
and original compositions. 4pm,
free. Chapel of Our Lady Res-
toration, 45 Market St., CS,
park at Metro-North station.
Fri. Aug. 23 - CS Chamber
of Commerce Sunset Series:
Slippery Chicken/Buddy Traina
Band: Rockabilly/Rock & Blues,
5:30pm, Cold Spring Bandstand,
free, bring blanket & picnic.
Sat. Aug. 29 - Putnam Chorale,
2nd annual Summer Sing & Open
House, Mozart’s Requiem w/
orchestra, 7:30pm, First United
Methodist Church, Brewster,
free.
Sat/Sun Aug. 29/30 - Haldane
Varsity volleyball fall plant sale,
9am-3pm at Foodtown.
Sun. Aug. 30 - CS Chamber of
Commerce Sunset Series: Jona-
than Kruk/Annie & the Natural
Wonder Band Storyteller/dances
about animals, 5:30pm, Cold
Spring Bandstand, free.
Sun. Aug. 30 - Tour de Putnam
Cycling Festival, 153-5-75/100
mile routes. www.VisitPutnam.
org, 800-470-4854.
Sat. Sept. 5 - Collaborative
Concepts Farm Project 2009:
more than 60 artists installing
art on a historic, working farm.
Opening: 2-6pm; open every
day dawn to dusk through Oct.
31. 853 Old Albany Post Rd.,
Garrison. 845-528-1797
Sun. Sept. 6 - CS Chamber of
Commerce Sunset Series, M
Shanghai String Band: Amer-
icana, 5:30pm, Cold Spring
Bandstand, free.
Wed. Sept. 9 - Cold Spring
Farmers Market Annual Com-
munity Dinner. The Garrison,
7pm. www.csfarmmarket.org
Thu. Sept. 10 - HH Trust Take-
a-Hike! Musical Tot Trek II
w/ Stacy Labriola. Ltd. space,
reg. req’d. 10am, 1 hr., easy/
family-friendly. www.hhlt.org,
424-3358
Sat. Sept. 12 - Summer Sun-
set & Fireworks Cruise on the
Hudson, in celebration of the
400th Anniversary Hudson sail,
cruise on the River Rose. Din-
ner buffet, open bar, music,
dancing, silent & live auctions,
Peekskill Celebration Fireworks
Display. 8-11p.m., $100 per
person, benefit for PARC. 845-
278- PARC, ext. 287 or www.
PutnamARC.org.
Sat. Sept. 12 - Bake sale. spon-
sored by South Highland UM
Church, 9:30am-noon, in front
of Foodtown
Sun. Sept. 13 - Sunset Series:
Readings at Chapel of Our Lady
Restoration. Novelist Valerie
Martin. 4pm, wine & cheese
reception follows. Free, park
at Metro-North station.
Sun. Sept. 13 - HH Land Trust
Take-a-Hike! Night Sky Out-
ing w/ astronomer Frank Suits.
Bring blanket & binoculars.
8pm, Garrison Golf Club parking
lot. 2 hrs, easy/family friendly.
www.hhlt.org, 424-3358
Sat. Sept. 19 - HH Land Trust
Take-a-Hike! What Henry saw &
more w/ historian Ray Phillips.
Part of the Hudson River Valley
Ramble.10am, Ft. Montgomery
Visitors’ Center, 2 hrs., Moder-
ate. www.hhlt.org, 424-3358
Sun. Sept. 20 - Concert: Jason
Cutmore, piano, playing Al-
beniz, de Severac and Schubert.
4pm, free. Chapel of Our Lady
Restoration, 45 Market St., CS,
park at Metro-North station.
Sun. Sept. 20 - Walkabout at
Tilly Foster Farm. Guided his-
torical tours, 1pm. Reservations
rec, space ltd. 845-279-4474,
www.tillyfosterfarm.org.
Sun/Thu Sept. 20/24 - Philip-
stown Seniors trip to Wildwood,
NJ, 5 days/4 nights, visit At-
lantic City, winery tour, Cape
May boardwalk & boat cruises.
$379 incl. 3 dinners/4bfasts.
Eileen, 265-5098.
Sat. Sept. 26 - Constitution
Island Family Day, 10am-3pm.
Exhibits, demos, birds of prey,
horse & wagon rides, boat rides,
Rev. War Trail walks. Shuttle
runs from south end of Metro-
North CS parking lot. 845-446-
8676, www.constitutionisland.
org
Sat. Sept. 26 - 32nd annual
Cold Spring Harvest Festival.
Starts at 10am; details tba.
Fri. Oct. 2 - HH Land Trust’s
20th Anniversary Celebration
Dinner, The Garrison. For tickets
call 424-3358.
Sun. Oct. 4 - HH Land Trust
Take-a-Hike! Fire on the Moun-
tain w/ Jordan Dale. Bring a
bag lunch. Meet: 10am. Sur-
prise Lake Camp Main Bldg.
4 hrs, difficult.: www.hhlt.org,
424-3358
Sun. Oct. 4 - Sunset Series:
Readings at Chapel of Our Lady
Restoration. Poet Edwin Torres.
4pm, wine & cheese reception
follows. Free, park at Metro-
North station.
Sat. Oct. 10 - Sustainable Put-
nam Workshop: Water Wisdom/
Protect Drinking & Surface
Water, sponsored by Cornell
Coop Extension. Putnam County
Emergency Training Ctr., Don
Smith Campus, 112 Old Route
6, Carmel. www.cce.cornell.
edu/Putnam or 845-278-6738.
Sat. Oct. 10 - HH Land Trust
Take-a-Hike! Fall Foliage &
Tree ID w/ arborist Lew King-
sley. 9am, Garrison Train Sta-
tion Parking Lot, 2 hrs., easy/
family-friendly/no strollers.
www.hhlt.org, 424-3358
Sat. Oct. 10 - Bake sale spon-
sored by South Highland United
Methodist Church, 9:30am-noon.
Sat. Oct. 10 - Bake sale, spon-
sored by South Highland UM
Church, 9:30am-noon, in front
of Foodtown
Sat. Oct. 10 - Mid-run reception:
Collaborative Concepts Farm
Project 2009: more than 60 art-
ists installing art on a historic,
working farm. 2-6pm; open every
day dawn to dusk through Oct.
31. 853 Old Albany Post Rd.,
Garrison. 845-528-1797
Sun. Oct. 11 - Concert: Camille
King, soprano, Regan Smith
and Carol Leone, piano. Haydn,
Mendelssohn and Rachmaninoff.
4pm, free. Chapel of Our Lady
Restoration, 45 Market St., CS,
park at Metro-North station.
Sun. Oct. 11 - 4th Annual Hudson
Highlands Greenway Triathlon:
kayak, bike, and run or team
up. Register at Active.com. See
www.HudsonHighlandsTriath-
lon.org for info. 845-803-4145.
Thu. Oct. 15 - Philipstown
Seniors River Rose Cruise &
River Grill Luncheon. Lunch
& cruise the Hudson. $45 mem-
bers/$50 non members. Eileen,
265-5098.
Sun. Oct. 18 - Walkabout at Tilly
Foster Farm. Guided historical
tours, 1pm. Reservations rec,
space ltd. 845-279-4474, www.
tillyfosterfarm.org.
Fri. Oct. 23 - HH Land Trust
Take-a-Hike! Spooky - Not
Scary: Stories on the Hudson
w/ Storyteller Jonathan Kruk.
5pm Little Stony Point Park
bridge, Cold Spring. 1 hr., easy/
family-friendly www.hhlt.org,
424-3358
Sat. Oct. 24 - HH Land Trust
Take-a-Hike! Castle to Castle
w/ the Osborn Family. Space is
limited, reg. req’d. 1pm at Cat
Rock, Garrison, for shuttle to
Castle Rock. 3hrs., moderate/
difficult level. www.hhlt.org,
424-3358
Fri. Nov. 6: Putnam Family
& Community Services’ Din-
ner Dance Benefit, including
whodunit mystery. 6:30-11pm ,
Sinapi’s Ceola Manor in Jeffer-
son Valley. $95p/p. Reservations/
sponsorship: Cheryl, 845-225-
2700, x136 or cmckeever@PF-
CSinc.org; www.PFCSinc.org.
Sat. Nov. 7 - 5th Annual Choices
for Sustainable Living Expo, co-
presented by HHLT & Teatown
Lake Reservation, 9am-2pm,
The Garrison, www.hhlt.org,
424-3358
The Putnam County News &
Recorder is happy to announce
your event. A complete list-
ing of Coming Events are on
our website at www.pcnr.com.
To send your listing: PCN&R,
PO Box 185, Cold Spring, NY
10516; fax 265-2144; e-mail,
editor@pcnr.com.
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JULIA L. BUTTERFIELD
MEMORIAL LIBRARY
Rtes. 301 & 9D
845-265-3040
www.butterfieldlibrary.org
Mon & Wed: 10am-8pm
T, T, F and Sat: 10am-5pm
Sun. 12-3pm
ONGOING PROGRAMS
Bouncing Babies (infants
thru 24 mos.), Tue, Wed, &
Thu, 10am
Little Bookworms (2.5 thru
4.5 years) Thu, 12:30pm
Pokemon Club, (Grade 1 &
up), Alternate Weds.
New Moms’ Book Group,
Fridays, 10am, bring babies
Wi i B o w l i n g f o r S e n i o r s ,
Mon, 10:30am
Butterfield Book Group -
one Monday a month, 7pm
Alternate Fridays, 3:30 pm
Teen Advisory Board (TAB),
6th grade & up
PUTNAM VALLEY
LIBRARY
30 Oscawana Lake Rd.,
845-528-3242
www.putnamvalleylibrary.org
Hours: Sun. 1-5; Mon. 10-6;
Tue/Wed 10-8; Thu/Fri 11-5;
Sat - 10-5
Book Club begins again in
Sept. 3rd Tues of each month.
Sept. book is Moby Dick;
Oct. book is Ahab’s Wife.
PUTNAM ARTS
COUNCIL
Tilly Foster Farm
100 Route 312
Brewster
845-278-0230
www.putnamartscouncil.com
Art Classes for all ages.
Express Yourself, summer
arts program
Through Aug. 23 - 17th
Annual Art After 75 Show.
VAN BRUNT GALLERY
137 Main St.. Beacon
(845) 838-2995
www.vanbruntgallery.com
Thu/Mon 11am-6pm
T h ro u g h A u g . 3 1 : S u s a n
English & Thomas Huber.
DESMOND-FISH
LIBRARY
Route 9D & 403, Garrison
845-424-3020
http://dfl.highlands.com
Hours: M/ W/F: 10am-5pm
Tue & Thu 2-9pm;
Sat 10am-1pm, Closed Sun-
days until September 13
Fri. Aug. 14/Mon Aug. 24 -
Friends Book & Media sale.
Members opening night Fri.
14, 7-9pm. Sale hours: Sat-
urdays from 10-5; Sundays
from 1-5; Weekdays from 2-5.
PUTNAM COUNTY
HISTORICAL SOCIETY
& FOUNDRY SCHOOL
MUSEUM
63 Chestnut St., Cold
Spring
845-265-4010
www.pchs-fsm.org
M u s e u m h o u r s : We d - S u n ,
11am-5pm
Office hours: Tues/Fri 10-5
Through mid-August - Ex-
hibit: “George Pope Morris:
Defining American Culture”
CONSTITUTION
ISLAND
West Point, NY
845-446-8676
www.constitutionisland.org
P ublic to urs throu gh S e p -
tember, Wed & Thu at 1 and
2pm, leaving fm South Dock
at West Pt. Res. req’d.
Sat. Sept. 26 - Family Day,
10am-3pm, exhibits, demos,
boat rides, trail walks, house
tours; depart fm CS Metro-
North parking lot
MANITOGA/THE
RUSSEL WRIGHT
DESIGN CENTER
Route 9D, Garrison
(845) 424-3812
russelwrightcenter.org
Tours on selected weekdays;
every weekend at 11am and
1:30pm, res. a must. Grounds
open for hiking all year.
S a t . A u g . 8 - We s t c h e s t e r
County Day: discount tour
rates for residents; reg. req’d.
GARRISON ART
CENTER
Garrison’s Landing
845-424-3960
garrisonartcenter.org
info@garrisonartcenter.org
Gallery Hours: Tue/Sun
12-5pm
Sat/Sun. Aug. 15/16 - Fine
Arts and Crafts Fair, 10-5,
juried artists, rides on Woody
Guthrie, Music, $8, under
12 free, rain or shine
Through Sept 8 - GAC-
sponsored CURRENTwith-
out at Boscobel Sculpture
on Display at GAC and on
Boscobel’s Grounds
PARAMOUNT CENTER
1008 Brown Street,
Peekskill
914-739-2333
tickets@paramountcenter.org
FILM: Seraphine, Aug. 7,
9, 12, 13 at 8pm
Sat. Aug. 8 - Mario Can-
tone, 8pm
Sun. Aug. 9 - Free screen-
ing of Babe, The Gallant
Pig, 3pm
FILM: Up, Aug. 14, 15 at
8pm; Aug. 16 at 3pm; Aug.
17-20 at 8pm
FILM: Treeless Mountain,
Aug. 28 at 8pm incl q & a
with director; Aug. 30 at
3pm; Sept. 3 at 8pm
Wed. Sept. 16 - Los Lobos,
8pm
CHAPEL OF OUR LADY
RESTORATION
45 Market St.,
Cold Spring
845-265-5537
www.chapelofourlady.com
Sun. Aug. 16 - Concert:
A n d y L a Ve r n e , p i a n o a n d
John Abercrombie, guitar,
jazz standards and original
compositions. 4pm, free.
Sun. Sept. 13 - Sunset Read-
ing Series: Valerie Martin,
novelist, 4pm, free
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
PHILIPSTOWN DEPOT
THEATRE
Depot Square, Garrison’s
Landing
philipstowndepottheatre.org
845-424-3900
Thu. Aug. 6 - Youth Play-
ers present Cinderella, 7pm
Fri. Aug. 7 - Cinderella, 7pm
Sat. Aug. 15 - Music Tracks
present Franc D’Ambrosio
Fri. Sept. 19 - Music Tracks
presents Head Soup, 8pm
STONECROP GARDENS
81 Stonecrop Lane
Cold Spring
845-265-2000
www.stonecrop.org
Mon–Fri, plus 1st &
3rd Sat., 10am – 5pm;
also open Fri. until
dusk through Oct 2; $5/
members - no charge
Sat. Aug. 8 - Dutchess Coun-
ty Day, $5/free admission for
Dutchess County Residents,
10am–5pm
Sun. Aug. 9 - Garden Conser-
vancy Open Day, 10am–5pm,
$5/no charge for Stonecrop
members or with Garden Con-
servancy admission ticket.
Tue. Aug.11 - Guided Gar-
den Tour – Ferns, 6:30pm
- 7:30pm, $10/members - no
charge
BOSCOBEL
Route 9D, Garrison
845-265-3638
www.boscobel.org
Opendaily except Tues.,
9:30am-5pm,last tour
4pm
$16/adults, $12/seniors,
$7/children, 6-14, under
6/free
Grounds only $8
Sat. Aug. 15 - Golf Croquet,
1-4pm (resched from rained
out event). Raindate Sun.
Aug. 16, same time
Sat. Sept. 12 - Big Band
Concert and Sunset Picnic,
6-8pm
A World of Words is Yours Boscobel Hosts Luncheon
at the Desmond-Fish Sale for Ambassador of France
Thousands of wonderful
books, DVDs, CDs and other
media have been donated to
the Friends of the Desmond-
Fish Library annual Book and
Media Sale, which will run
from Friday evening, August
14 through Monday, August
24. Over 15,000 books on
all subjects, videos, DVDs,
CDs, and audio tapes will be
available. Most of the books
will be sold for $1 for paper-
backs and $2 for hardcovers.
In addition, there will also
be a large selection of higher
priced rare and collectable
books including first editions
and autographed books.
The Friday evening preview
reception on August 14 from
7 to 9pm is for Friends of the
Library only. New members
can join the Friends of the
Library at the door on opening
night. On Saturday, August 15
the sale opens to the general
public from 10 to 5pm, and
Sunday, August 16 from 1
to 5pm. On Monday through
Friday the sale continues from
2 to 5pm. On the last Saturday
from 10 to 5pm books are half
price. On the last Sunday from
1 to 5pm, books can be bought
for $5 a box. On Monday,
August 24, any leftover books
will be given away free from
2 to 5pm.
Victor Jones Trio Blends Jazz
and Funk at Dockside
On Sunday, August 9, at
Dockside, world-renowned
d r u m m e r / c o m p o s e r Vi c t o r
Jones will perform with his
trio as part of the Cold Spring
Area Chamber of Commerce’s
Sunday Sunset Music Series
starting at 5.30pm.
A leading pioneer of the
musical movement known as
“acid jazz,” Victor Jones’s
uniquely blended jazz, funk,
and hip-hop has made him
widely recognized as one of
the most prolific and electric
artists of today’s jazz.
The New Jersey native has
toured and recorded with re-
nowned artists such as Stan
Getz’s band, Dizzy Gillespie,
Stanley Clarke, Freddie Hub-
bard, Chaka Khan, James
T HE P UTNAM C OUNTY N EWS A ND R ECORDER Page 5
One of the goals of the
Desmond-Fish Library is to
encourage in children a love of
books, reading, and learning.
Therefore, every child who
comes to the sale between
Saturday August 15 and Sun-
day, August 23 can pick a free
book from the large children’s
section of the sale.
Because books are added
frequently to refill tables and
shelves, many people like to
come to the book sale on the
first weekend for the biggest
selection, then during the week
for quiet browsing, and on the
last weekend for the biggest
P i c t u re d , L - R : C o n g re s s w o m a n N i t a L o w e y, F re n c h
bargains.
Ambassador Pierre Vimont, Congressman Maurice Hinchey.
The Book and Media Sale
The Honorable Pierre Vi- a group of other distinguished
is the primary fund raising
mont, Ambassador of France delegates and guests, wel-
event of the Friends of the
to the United States, visited comed the Ambassador and
Desmond-Fish Library. All
and toured the Hudson Riv- j o i n e d h i m i n a l u n c h e o n
funds are used to support pro-
er Valley National Heritage a n d a t o u r o f t h e g a r d e n s
grams, new acquisitions, and
new equipment for the library. Area on Saturday, July 25, a n d g r o u n d s a t B o s c o b e l .
2009. Ambassador Vimont Appropriately, in the Thomp-
Like other libraries all over
the country, the Desmond-Fish participated in a number of son Room where lunch was
public events to celebrate served, Boscobel is exhibiting
Library has seen library use
increase dramatically at the the recent passage of federal “French Marches through the
legislation that designated Hudson River Valley, 1781-
same time that its resources
have declined due to the reces- the Washington-Rochambeau 1782,” a collection of paint-
Revolutionary Route a Na- i n g s b y D a v i d R . Wa g n e r
sion, so the income from the
tional Historic Trail. The trail celebrating the revolutionary
sale is especially welcome. The
library is located at 472 Route traces and commemorates the route in New York.
600-mile route from Newport, Boscobel is located on sce-
403, at the intersection with
9D in Garrison. To volunteer RI to Yorktown, VA, taken in nic Route 9D in Garrison.
1781 and 1782 by the armies From April through October,
or for more information, please
go to http://dfl.Highlands. of General George Washing- h o u rs a r e f r o m 9 : 3 0 a m t o
com, or call 424-3020. ton and General Jean-Baptiste 5pm, the last tour at 4:15pm.
de Rochambeau of France. The museum and distinctive
Hudson Valley Congressio- Museum Shop are open every
nal Representatives Maurice day except Tuesdays, Thanks-
Hinchey (D-NY) and Nita giving, and Christmas.
Lowey (D-NY), together with
Moody, Woody Shaw, and
Jimmy Scott. In 1997 Jones
formed his own group, The
Victor Jones R & B Bop Band,
Tu r n i n g P a i n i n t o H u m o r
I Got Sick Then I Got Better Wellfleet Harbor Actors The-
which has toured extensively
is a hilarious and wrenching ater, Hudson Opera House,
in the U.S. as well as being
riff on one woman’s adven- Barrington Stage Company,
invited to perform at top ven-
ues and music festivals across tures after falling down the and Long Wharf Theatre.
medical rabbit hole. Comic Allen will perform for two
the globe.
and writer Jenny Allen (The nights, August 7 and 8, at
Along with his own perform-
ing and work in the studio, New Yorker, The New York 8pm. Admission is $12, $10
Jones has contributed work Times), treated for ovarian for AotL members. Arts on
cancer in 2005, has been the Lake is located at 640
on Mino Cinelu’s score for
shaping and performing her Route 52, Kent Lakes (the
the 1997 Oscar-nominated
documentary Colors Straight monologue under the guid- former firehouse). For res-
ance of directors James Lap- ervations, contact rsvp@art-
Up, and the 2000 Grammy-
ine and Darren Katz for the sonthelake.org or 845-228-
nominated Michael Wolff al-
bum Impure Thoughts. past two years. The show, 2685. For more information
Check out Victor Jones’ s produced by New York The- visit www.artsonthelake.org.
exciting album Culture -Versy atre Workshop, has been seen
during this Sunday evening at the Vineyard Playhouse,
performance.
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Putnam Legislators Stand Against Retroactive MTA Tax

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Earlier this summer, the Put-
nam County Legislature voted
to disobey the law by refusing
to pay the Metropolitan Transit
Authority’s so-called mobil-
ity tax, which amounts to .34
percent of payroll expense for
all employers in the metropoli-
tan commuter transportation
district, retroactive to March
1. When Albany approved the
tax as recommended by the
MTA, many citizens of Put-
nam, Rockland, Orange, and
Dutchess counties cried foul,
as these counties are under-
represented on the MTA board,
which initially approved the
tax. Moreover, residents of
these counties do not rely on
the MTA in the same way as
residents of New York City.
But only the Putnam County
legislators have stood up both
to the MTA and Albany. Re-
cently, County Executive Bob
Bondi vetoed the legislature’s
tax revolt. Bondi said he was
personally opposed to the tax
but that the county’s failure to
pay up would result in higher
costs down the road in the
form of penalties and even
the revocation of grants.
We are a nation of many
governments, with distinct
powers, mandates, and ju-
risdictions—villages, towns,
counties, and states, each di-
vided into multiple, indepen-
dent branches. This system
allows for checks and balances,
and provides for the people to
govern themselves in a real
way, close to home.
And when some levels of
government overreach, citi-
zens have the opportunity to
stand firm in their localities
by making strong statements
to power, such as that made
by the County Legislature to
the overlords participating in
the Albany circus.
What is the point of our
county government if it only
taxes us but fails to stand
up in favor of the people’s
interest? In such a case, the
county government might as
It is worth
sending a
message to
Albany that
such a burden
will not be
taken lightly
well reincorporate as a satel-
lite office of the state govern-
ment, staffed like a DMV by
un-elected bureaucrats.
Even if in the end the county
will have to pay the MTA tax,
it is worth sending a mes-
sage to Albany that impos-
ing such a burden will not
be taken lightly—a strong
suggestion that more onerous
taxes will not go over well
with the people of Putnam.
On the other hand, if there is
little resistance on the ground
to a recession-era payroll tax
hike on all employers—includ-
ing businesses, charities, and
public schools, then what will
stop our elected state leaders
from imposing further burdens
in the future?
We commend our county
legislators for taking a stand,
and not simply taking the easy
route of “I am personally op-
posed to the MTA tax but ...”
We understand that the county
executive has a special respon-
sibility to see that the laws
are enacted. But the county
legislature does not have the
same duty, and we encourage
them to stand fast by voting
to override the county execu-
tive’s veto.
Some Income Tax Facts
Tax Burden of Top 1% Now Exceeds
That of Bottom 95%
The top 1 percent of taxpayers paid 40.4 percent
of the total income taxes collected by the federal
government. This is the highest percentage in mod-
ern history.
This means that 1.4 million taxpayers pay a larger
share of the income tax burden than the bottom 134
million taxpayers combined.
By contrast, the top 1 percent paid 24.8 percent
of the income tax burden in 1987, following the
1986 tax reform act.
“He has combined with others to subject us to a juris-
diction foreign to our constitution and unacknowledged
by our laws; giving his Assent to their Acts of pretended
Legislation... For imposing Taxes on us without our
Consent.... We, therefore... solemnly publish and declare,
That these United Colonies are, and of Right ought to
be Free and Independent States.”
—”The Declaration of Independence
of the Thirteen Colonies,” 1776

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Sober Reporting is
Highly Valued
To the Editor:
For years, many of us have
relied on the PCN&R to de-
pict the people, events, and
public meetings that affect
and enrich our lives in a
sober and accurate manner,
and we have considered this
sober reporting a highly
valued characteristic of the
newspaper, not a weakness.
R e c e n t l y, n e w s r e p o r t s i n
the PCN&R have begun to
unnecessarily highlight the
most emotional, aggressive
aspects of conversations
and public meetings. This
plays to the lowest common
denominator in all of us.
While these tactics titillate
the public and perhaps sell
more papers in the short
term, in the long run they
will erode confidence in the
accuracy and objectivity of
journalism and contribute to
a general cynicism and sense
of doubt in our community.
Of the many special char-
acteristics of Philipstown,
one we prize most highly
is the intelligence of the
people who live here. This
devolution into an empha-
sis on smart-alecky quota-
t i o n s a n d o t h e r e n l a rg e d -
font sound bites insults
that intelligence, and we
hope that the editors of the
paper will desist with this
sensationalism and return
to principles of sound and
reputable journalism.
Christine Foertsch
Carolyn Lengel
Kara Bickham
P h i l i p s to w n
Don’t Forget About
Historical Society
To the Editor:
I was so pleased to read Ste-
ven Mattson’s terrific article
re: the West Point Foundry
Preserve in the July 29 issue
of the PCN&R.
You are certainly correct
in stating that “The combi-
nation of nature and history
makes this site absolutely
fascinating.”
As pleased as I was, I am
equally disappointed that
you made no mention of the
Putnam County Historical
Society & Foundry School
Museum (PCHS-FSM), on the
hill just above the Preserve,
where the entire history of
the Foundry, its founders, its
contribution to the nation’s
Industrial Revolution, and its
importance to the Village of
Cold Spring, is fascinatingly
presented.
On permanent display is an
exhibit dedicated to the his-
tory of the West Point Found-
ry (from which the Foundry
School Museum descends),
including the most celebrated
painting of the Foundry’s
operations, The Gun Foundry,
by John Ferguson Weir. This
1866 masterpiece, dramatic in
its size and majesty, is unique
among Hudson River paint-
ings for depicting the hard,
gritty, dangerous work of the
Industrial Revolution. An en-
during symbol of America at
work, The Gun Foundry has
been lent extensively, trav-
eled the world, and reprinted
countless times.
Anyone interested in vis-
iting the Foundry Preserve
should include a visit to
PCHS-FSM, which is open
from Wednesday through Sun-
day, from 10am to 5pm. More
information can be found at
www.pchs-fsm.org.
Doris Shaw
PCHS-FSM Trustee
Garrison
Regarding Four
Parcels
To the Editor:
My name is Vincent R. Te-
rio. I am 79 years old and
resident of Philipstown for
over 50 years.
This letter involves four
parcels of vacant land in the
Town of Philipstown, in which
I state I am not the title owner,
or a party in interest, in which
in year 2007, I believe the
commissioner of finance’s title
shows that Mr. Terio was not
the title owner or otherwise.
I feel that I was a victim
of miscarriage of justice in
relation to charges relating
to these parcels. I feel that I
was erroneously prosecuted
instead of being recognized
as the victim.
What I went through, in re-
spect to said four parcels, has
continued for years 2008 and
2009, and in year 2010, the
commissioner will again file
a foreclosure tax lien on said
four parcels.
New York state awarded
27.4 million to crime victims
in 2007-2009. More than 32
percent of violent crimes filed
claims in Putnam County, com-
pared with 14.5 percent in
Rockland and 10.6 percent in
Westchester. Am I not entitled
to equal protection of the law,
by the Putnam County Dis-
trict Attorney and the Putnam
County Sheriff, in the interest
of justice?
Vincent R. Terio
P h i l i p s to w n

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50 Local Children Graduate From Cold Spring Junior Firefighters Academy
ACADEMY (Cont’d from front pg.)
(L-R) Jack Lovell, Collin Downey, Heather Winne, Jared Wigdor, Ryan Duffy D a n n y V a l e n t i n e
“Besides, children are our fu-
ture and this is a good way to
recruit more firefighters for
the years to come.”
Valentine combines class-
room instruction with hands-
on activities and training. He
explained that he models this
Academy after a “career” fire
academy, much like FDNY’s,
but, naturally, modifies it to
suit the needs of this age group.
He also gets lesson plans from
internet sources like the NYS
Office of Fire Prevention and
Contro (NYSOFPC) and other
Fire Companies, refining the
curriculum every year. The
Academy is co-sponsored by
the Town of Philipstown Rec-
reation Department and run
by an all-volunteer staff of 12
Cold Spring firefighters who
devote the week to fulfilling
its mission.
As the junior firefighters,
clad in identical t-shirts,
marched down Main Street,
they were told to stop at every
fire hydrant on the way and to
identify them: a red top on a
hydrant means 500 pounds of
pressure per minute, an orange
top means 500-999 pounds.
Chief Valentine stopped the
marchers and asked, “So what
kind of fire hydrant do you use
Firefighters demonstrate how to extinguish a car fire.
for a house fire?” “Orange!”
the kids shouted back. As the
troops marched through the
tunnel under the railroad tracks,
the singing was deafening.
They emerged to find more
passersby, cheering them on
in the lower village. Down
to the river, they marched in
formation to assemble at the
Riverfront Park where a pumper
truck was waiting for them.
“Okay, now…this is a dry
hydrant with a pipe that goes
underground to the river, so
that we can hook up our pumper
truck and pump Hudson River
water for fighting a fire in this
location,” Valentine explained.
Two hoses were reeled out to
about 50 feet and the students
were divided into two groups
and directed to hold tight to
the empty fire hose and wait
for instructions.
As the water pulsed mightily
through the hoses, the excite-
ment along the line mounted.
The first student got to hold
the nozzle, with a fireman in
full gear at his side. “Okay,
hold it very tight like this…
spread your feet apart for bal-
ance and slowly push this lever
that will release the stream of
water,” instructed the fireman.
The second student in line was
told to “back up his buddy”..to
lean his shoulder firmly into
the junior hose man’s back for
more stability. The first junior
fireman released the lever and
a powerful stream of water shot
out. A look of wonder, and then
determination, filled the child’s
face. With the help of the fire
instructor, the student remained
steady and learned how to aim
the water at the trees and the
river, holding on with all their
strength. When the lever was
turned off and the water stream
stopped, the student was clearly
proud of this accomplishment.
Throughout the morning, the
other kids all learned how to
stabilize the junior hose man
in front of them and then to
shoot the fire hose themselves
when their turn came. Veteran
junior firefighter Sarah Warren
came back to the academy this
summer and filled the leader-
ship position of Squad Leader,
after successfully completing
the Fire Safety testing required
for returnees. Asked what she
learned new this year, Sarah
answered, “I learned to always
sweep the fire hose clockwise,
otherwise the smoke from the
fire will come right back at
you.”
At the fire house, the stu-
Lillian Moser
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
Junior firefighters gather around the STAT helicopter.
dents were instructed in the
use of a fire extinguisher by
Chief Kyle Irish and other
members of the Garrison Fire
Department. Then they were
exposed to a “virtual fire” in
two Fire Safety Houses that
were trucked to Cold Spring
by the Rombout Fire Co. and
the NYSOFPC. They had class-
room instruction and learned
about the Cold Spring Fire
Department ATV that is used
to fight brush fires and for
mountain rescue. Later, there
was a demonstration by the
NYSOFPC Search & Rescue
dogs: one of the fire instruc-
tors hid in the firehouse and
the dogs had to climb up lad-
ders to successfully find and
“rescue” them.
Thursday, the junior fire-
fighters marched to the Cold
Spring Highway Department
property to learn about the fire
trucks and equipment and the
ambulances that were parked
there. Then they converged
on Mayor’s Park to await the
arrival of the STAT Flight He-
licopter. On hand were State
Senator Vincent Leibell and
Putnam County Legislator Vin-
cent Tamagna who had stopped
by to say hello and to lend their
support and encouragement to
the students of the Academy.
After the helicopter landed,
the group was given a tour
of this high speed emergency
transport by its two pilots.
One student asked, “How long
does it take you to fly from
here to the Westchester County
Medical Center?” “About 12
minutes” was the answer from
the pilot. The pilots stayed for
the barbeque that followed.
At the end of the day, it was
back to the firehouse for the
students for rides on the fire
truck and a game of “Firefighter
Jeopardy.”
On Friday, the CSFD Junior
Firefighters Academy went by
bus to the Westchester County
Fire Training Center in Val-
halla. There they witnessed
demonstrations in forcible en-
try. The students then climbed
the six-story-high fire tower
to understand what it’s like
to fight a fire in a big build-
ing and to see how high some
ladder trucks can go. After
that, they witnessed a car fire
simulation and also observed
T HE P UTNAM C OUNTY N EWS A ND R ECORDER Page 7
C at h e r i n e G a r n s e y Matt Koval in a cold water rescue suite. Lillian Moser
a spectacularly huge propane
tank fire staged for them.
The Academy’s graduation
ceremony was held on Sat-
urday morning at the Parish
Hall of Our Lady of Loretto
Church. Each student received
a certificate signifying them
as junior firefighters, as well
as acknowledgement of their
training in First Aid and CPR.
The academy cost is esti-
mated at $75 per student, how-
ever due to generous donations
from the community, all of
the students attend for free.
The program has become so
popular that 30 students who
applied for this year’s camp
were waitlisted. Lillian Moser
Ascending tower at Westchester Fire Training Center.
Page 8 T HE P UTNAM C OUNTY N EWS A ND R ECORDER
A Short Hike Long on Kid-friendly Flora & Fauna
If you are ever in Brewster
and have about 15 to 30 min-
utes to spare, consider a visit
to the Putnam County Land
Trust’s Doansburg Preserve.
This is one of the shortest
trails I’ve ever taken—but
that being said, I have re-
turned on three separate oc-
casions. You can’t beat it for
a short trip to the outdoors
when you have a few minutes
to kill between kids’ soccer
games and basketball practice.
To get there from Route 84
exit 19, head east on Route
312 for just over 3 miles.
Turn left on Route 22 and
go north for .5 mile. Turn
right onto Doansburg Road
and go 1.6 miles, then turn
right onto Mill Farm Road.
The preserve is on your left,
just before the intersection
w i t h S h a n n o n Wa y. T h e r e
is a wooden sign facing the
road. Park on the side of the
road because there is no off-
street parking, but Mill Farm
is a cul-de-sac so there isn’t
much traffic.
The trail is short, flat, and
relatively straight. After leav-
ing the road and strolling a
few feet through some tall
grass and wildflowers, you
STEVEN
MATTSON
will enter an area where the
brush forms a tunnel over
the top of the trail, providing
some nice shade on a hot day,
or at least a unique feature
that keeps the kids’ interest.
Be sure to stop at the sec-
ond kiosk and take a peek
inside—I don’t think this is
a frequented trail because we
made a few friends with the
half dozen or so mice that
had converted the kiosk into
a rodent condo. Another hit
with the kids!
In the ‘tunnel’ there is a
small wooden bridge that
goes over a tiny stream, and
there is a swampy wetland
Pastimes
area on your right as you are
walking in.
At the end of the trail there
is a wooden bird-watching
stand. The view on the hori-
zon is relatively flat (for our
area) and seems like a very
good place to spot birds of
interest if you know what
you are doing (I don’t). As
long as you don’t look behind
you, you wouldn’t know you
are pretty close to someone’s
backyard.
The wooden stand is the
end of the trial, so head back
out the way you came in. The
trail is usually pretty well-
groomed, but when I was
there this week the weeds
had taken over to the point
that the trail was consider-
ably obscured, so expect to
do some bushwhacking to get
to the bird-watching stand.
There is another small viewing
area accessible along Gage
Road if you want a different
perspective on the stream that
runs through the property.
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
We didn’t find it this time,
but last time we were at this
preserve my kids found a dirt
mound with a small tunnel
entrance in it. We spent a good
10 minutes speculating what
kind of wildlife calls the hole
home, but the owner never
introduced himself.
Since this is a short visit,
you may also want to stop at
the Donald B. Smith Conser-
vation Area that is just around
the corner. This 1.2-acre site
has a picnic table where you
can s it for a s nack, and a
fishing and canoe access area
to the East Branch Croton
River. To get there from the
Doansburg Preserve, make a
right onto Doansburg Road
and go .3 mile. Make your
first right onto Gage Road
and go .6 mile, passing the
other access point for the
Doansburg Preserve that I
mentioned earlier. Make a
r i g h t o n t o O l d D o a n s b u rg
Lane and go .3 mile. The road
will end in a loop. You can
park along the road around
the loop.
If you have kids, another
option would be to stop at the
Town of Southeast’s Douglas
J. Scolpino Park. The park
will be on Doansburg Road on
your right as you head back
to Route 22. To get into the
park make a right at the light
at the top of the hill onto Mt.
Ebo Road, and then an im-
mediate right into the park.
The park has a picnic area, a
playground, ball fields, and
a small pond.
Doansburg Preserve is
owned by the Putnam County
Land Trust. For more info
visit their website at www.
pclt.net. The Donald B.
Smith Conservation Area is
owned by Putnam County.
Steven Mattson has been a
resident of Brewster for 10
years. He is currently writ-
ing a family-oriented book
about the sights and adven-
tures in and around Putnam
County. He can be reached
at dutchess92@comcast.net.
Upper Left: The entrance to Doansburg Preserve.
Above: Wild mice make a home in one of the kiosks at the Doansburg Preserve.
Lower Left: A view of the wetlands at Doansburg.
Triathlon Registration is Now Open
The Fourth Annual Hudson
Highlands Greenway Triath-
lon is set to take place on
October 11, 2009, at Dockside
in Hudson Highlands State
Park. Online registration is
now open at Active.com for
participants and volunteers.
Pre-registration is required.
This year the Philipstown
Greenway Committee and
t h e N e w Yo r k / N e w J e r s e y
Trail Conference East Hudson
Committee are sponsoring the
event. The two organizations
promote access to Philip-
stown’s natural landscape
through the network of hiking
trails that crisscross the Town.
The triathlon will begin at
the waterfront at Dockside (1
West Street) in Cold Spring.
The race will include a 6-mile
kayak paddle on the Hudson
P h o to s b y S t e v e n M at t s o n
River to Bannerman’s Island
and back, past Storm King
Mountain to the west and
Little Stony Point to the east.
Then a 24-mile bike race down
to Bear Mountain Bridge and
back up to Breakneck Ridge.
An 8-mile trail run follows,
through Scenic Hudson’s
Foundry Preserve, Nelson-
ville, the woodlands of Bull
Hill and past the storefronts
of the Village of Cold Spring.
Registration is open to solo
participants, but racers are
also encouraged to partici-
pate in teams. Athletes are
not required to have previous
triathlon or race experience,
however, because of the chal-
lenging nature of the course,
applicants will be asked to
guarantee an appropriate level
of fitness and stamina. In the
past, the race has attracted
Olympic athletes as well as
f i r s t t i m e t r i a t h l e t e s . P a r-
ticipants can bring their own
kayaks or rent them through
Hudson Valley Outfitters in
Cold Spring.
Again, the race will be timed
by Bill and Gail Sherry of
Super Race Systems, Inc.,
using ChampionChip tech-
nology. Mr. and Mrs. Sherry
are Garrison residents who
generously contribute their
expertise to make this event
possible.
“This is a great collabora-
tion, a great way to highlight
the work of our organiza-
tions,” said Josie Gray of the
New York/New Jersey Trail
Conference. “We work with
volunteers to build trails and
improve access to the out-
doors in the local community.
The Philipstown Greenway
does as well. Bringing bet-
ter trail access to the Route
9D Corridor north of Cold
Spring is a long-term goal
o f t h e G r e e n w a y, t h r o u g h
the Hudson Fjord Bike/Hike
Trail Capital Improvement
Project. We support their ef-
forts whole-heartedly.”
Philipstown Greenway
Committee Chair Michael
McKee said, “The Hudson
Highlands Greenway Triath-
lon is the kind of community
event that local people look
forward to. Our sponsors and
our volunteers work hard to
make this an entirely “green”
event. For instance, our t-
shirts and hats are made from
recycled material and power
generation will be from a solar
powered generator. People
will get together to enjoy
fitness and the beauty of our
trails without leaving a carbon
footprint as they go.”
Racers register online at
Active.com. A link from the
Triathlon website, www.Hud-
sonHighlandsTriathlon.org
will also take them directly
to the appropriate Active.
com page.
For more information, or
to volunteer to help on race
day, call 845-803-4145 or
email info@hudsonhighland-
striathlon.org.

T h o s e N a t i v e Wi l d f l o w e r s
May Not Be So Native
by Susan Butterfass
Have you ever wondered
about those lovely roadside
wildflowers you see along
all of our highways at this
time of year? They’re so
widespread, they must be
native. Right?
Wrong.
The main ones you see
in August are blue, white,
an d gold— ch ic o r y, Q ueen
Anne’s Lace, and goldenrod.
There are many other road-
side flowers, but these seem
to be the most in evidence.
The heavenly blue Chicory
(Cichorium intybus) is the
only species of eight mem-
bers of this genus that “took”
in North America. It has
naturalized very successfully
from coast to coast and has
many common names: blue
daisy, blue dandelion, blue
s a i l o r, b a c h e l o r ’ s - b u t t o n ,
and coffee-weed. The root,
dug up after flowering is
complete, then ground and
roasted, is a substitute, ex-
t e n d e r, o r a d u l t e r a n t f o r
coffee; it was widely used
this way during the Civil
War and both World Wars.
It is still used in coffee in
Louisiana, and some people
actually prefer its somewhat
bitter flavor. It likes to live
in disturbed ground along
the edges of things where it
can get plenty of sun, and is
a perennial. The individual
flowers, which can occasion-
ally be white or pink instead
of blue, do not last that long,
but a flowering branch has
plenty of buds that will open
sequentially. Very few wild
flowers have this gorgeous
coloration.
T h e l o v e l y, l a c y w h i t e
flower of Queen Anne’s
Lace (Daucus carota) will
sometimes have one tiny
dark-purple flower in the
middle—supposedly repre-
senting a drop of blood that
fell on Queen Anne’s embroi-
dery when she pricked her
finger. The actual function
of this dark flower is to at-
tract insects! This is another
flower that has lots of names:
Bishop’s-lace, Bird’s- or
Crow’s-nest (after the shape
of the flower once seeds have
formed), Lace-flower, Pars-
nip, Devil’s-plague, Ranti-
pole (which means carrot,
but also a wild or disorderly
person), and Wild Carrot.
Our domesticated carrot was
developed from this plant,
and the root smells carroty.
This is a biennial and, al-
though it originated in Asia,
it came to us from Europe.
It is similar in appearance
to the deadly Water Hem-
lock, so do not try eating
the roots! The US Depart-
ment of Agriculture lists it
as a noxious weed because
it is extremely difficult to
eradicate it from fields.
The gold that we see in
August is usually goldenrod
(Solidago spp,), which is the
only native of these three.
There are many species of
goldenrod, with only slight
differences between many
of them. Some can be used
medicinally, some for (non-
fast) dyestuffs, some for
tea, and some decoratively.
Since they are native, they
serve as food for many na-
tive insects, which in turn
feed many species of native
and migratory birds.
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
Many people are not very
fond of goldenrod because
they think that it causes hay
fever. In actuality, golden-
rod pollen is too heavy and
sticky to be carried by the
wind, and pollination is by
means of insects. Goldenrod
happens to bloom at the same
time as ragweed, which has
an inconspicuous flower so
most people don’t notice it.
Ragweed has pollen that is
much lighter, and the plant
is indeed wind-pollinated;
ragweed is most likely the
hay fever culprit, not the
beautiful and useful golden-
rod. Aside from the functions
mentioned above, goldenrod
also hosts some beneficial
insects, and is known to repel
some insect pests.
The roadside flowers of
summer are cheerful but
fleeting; enjoy their beauty
now, as some of them herald
the coming of autumn!
St. Philip’s Nursery School PARC’s Autism Center to
is Nearly Fifty Years Old Host Support Groups
When school returns in
September 2009, St. Philip’s
Nursery School will embark
on a year-long celebration
of 50 years serving Philip-
stown’s pre-schoolers. The
Nursery School committee
is hard at work planning the
golden milestone. Watch for
future announcements.
Though St. Philip’s
Nursery School has a pro-
l o n g e d h i s t o r y, t h e y h a v e
kept up with current trends.
St. Philips provides a de -
velopmentally appropriate,
play-based, pre-school pro-
gram five mornings a week.
The Nursery School accepts
children as young as two
and one-half years for the
younger group. The older
group is made of four-year-
olds due to start kindergarten
in the fall of the following
year.
Starting on Tuesday, Sep-
tember 29, and running for 8
weeks, a “not yet ready for
pre-school” session called
St. Philip’s Bunnies will
be offered from 9:15-10am
in addition to their regular
nursery school program.
This “mommy (daddy or
T HE P UTNAM C OUNTY N EWS A ND R ECORDER Page 9
PARC is pleased to an- Autism spectrum disorders
nounce the next phase of its are developmental disabili-
Autism Resource Center— ties that cause significant
support groups for people impairments in social inter-
living with autism and their action and communication.
family members and care- The ability of individuals
givers. with ASDs to think and learn
The support groups mark ranges from gifted to severely
the successful comple- challenged. And rates for
tion of phase three of the
Hudson Valley Autism Re-
those affected by autism are
c h a n g i n g r a p i d l y. A u t i s m
source Center. Phase one, now affects 1 in 150 children,
the center’s website, www. and 1 in 100 male children.
AutismResourceCenter.info, “PARC has always been
a one-stop clearinghouse of at the forefront of advocacy
information related to Autism and services for people with
care-giver) and me” pro-
Spectrum Disorders (ASDs), all developmental disabili-
gram will be led by JoAnne
launched to the public in ties,” said Susan Limongello,
Chadwick, Director of the
March 2008. Phase two, the PA R C ’ s E x e c u t i v e D i r e c -
Nursery School. They will
center’s extensive library tor. “With the numbers of
feature a variety of revolving
collection, officially opened children being diagnosed
activities including music,
in January 2009 at Mahopac with autism and thousands
crafts, fingerplays, nature
Public Library. The collec- of people living with autism
exploration, and all types
tion is available throughout in New York state alone, we
of stories. There will be an
the Hudson Valley through knew it was time to have a
assortment of manipulatives
inter-library loan. centralized place for infor-
and tactile toys for addi-
In order to offer the best mation, assistance and hope
tional stimulation. Research
possible support groups, for families and people with
shows that early exposure to
s t a ff m e m b e r s o f t h e A u - Autism.”
learning promotes a child’s
tism Resource Center hope to According to the Centers
ability to think, reason, cre-
hear from parents and fam- for Disease Control (CDC),
ate, and express.
ily members of people with autism, which is classified as
You can sign up for the
autism, to assess what kinds a developmental disability,
entire offering of 8 weeks
of groups are needed. The is growing at a startling rate
(from 9/29 to 11/24 exclud-
hope is to start a peer-to-peer of 10-17% a year, with the
ing Election Day, 11/3) for
adolescent support group for prevalence level potentially
$50 or try a class at the
people with autism, a group reaching four million Ameri-
drop-in rate of $8 per day.
for parents of preschoolers cans in the next decade.
You may call for additional
with autism, another group For more information about
information, or to receive
for parents of school-age the Autism Resource Cen-
a flyer on the St. Philip’s
children with autism, and a ter and the center’s support
Nursery School Program or
siblings group. All support groups, please call 845-278-
the new “Bunnies” program.
groups will be held at the 7272, ext. 287.
The Nursery School phone is
Mahopac Public Library.
424-4209 or you may email:
stphilipsnurseryschool@
gmail.com. www.pcnr.com
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A C a l l To M e n R a i s i n g Green Courage Offers Advice Those Eligible Encouraged Trail Development Assistance
Children and Grandchildren on Healthy Eco-Interiors
For men only—you are in-
vited to participate in a men’s
roundtable discussion group.
This inter-generational event
is provided by Mental Health
America of Dutchess County
and offers men of all cultures
and nationalities an oppor-
tunity to share information
on parenting and other is-
sues which impact the fam-
ily. The men’s round table
and cookout will be held on
Saturday, August 15, 2009,
from 10am to 12noon.
The event will take place
to Apply for Housing Grants is Available from NY State
at the MHA building, 253
Mansion Street, Poughkeep-
sie. The workshop will be
facilitated by Russell Wilson,
MHA Operations Manager,
and Ian Griffin, LCSW, an
MHA Volunteer. The event is
free, however, registration is
appreciated and participants
are encouraged to bring cook-
out foods or drinks to share.
For further information
or to register, call Marlene
Taylor at 845-473-2500, ext.
1309, or email mtaylor@
mhadc.com.
Healthy interiors will be the
topic of a workshop hosted
by Cold Spring resident and
business owner Kate Dayton
at the Water Street Market in
New Paltz.
Entitled “Healthy Eco-chic
Interiors,” case studies will
be used to illustrate how to
make healthy and environ-
mentally sound decisions
w h e n c h o o s i n g c a b i n e t r y,
furniture, floor coverings,
lighting, and countertops.
Dayton, the owner of Green
Courage LLC, will discuss
Some Slots Still Open for
Philipstown Seniors Trip to NJ
The Philipstown Seniors
have announced that there
is still room on their Sep-
tember 20 to 24 excursion
to Wildwood, New Jersey.
This four-night trip is sure
to be enjoyable for all. It
includes a winery tour, a boat
cruise, a visit to the historic
town of Smithville, a day in
quick and easy remediation
for surface mold removal in
the bath, and attendees will
walk away with a list of local
and regional resources for
reused building materials,
recycled cabinetry, and more.
Green Courage, LLC, spe-
cializes in making healthy
and environmentally sound
product choices available
to the local community. The
presentation will take place
at 7pm on August 11. For
more information visit www.
greencourage.com.
Atlantic City and a visit to
historic Cape May or Stone
Harbor. The cost of $379 for
members and $384 for non-
members includes four nights’
lodging, four breakfasts, and
three dinners while in Wild-
wood. For more information
or to reserve, call Eileen at
265-5098.
The Putnam County Hous-
ing Corporation (PCHC) has
grant funds available from
the New York State Afford-
able Housing Corporation to
administer the Putnam Home
Improvement Program for
Putnam County residents.
Program guidelines require
homeowners to get estimates
from three licensed contrac-
tors, as well as comply with
income eligibility require-
ments.
These funds will be used to
assist eligible homeowners
with repairs such as structur-
al, safety and code upgrades,
roofs, windows, and heating
systems with grants of up to
$40,000. Homeowners must
be able to provide 40 percent
of the cost of the repairs.
A homeowner’s house-
hold income must not ex -
ceed the income guidelines
of: one-member household,
$44,464; two-member house-
hold, $50,792; three-member
household, $56,700; four-
member household, $57,176;
five-member household,
$63,504; six-member house-
hold, $68,600; seven-member
household, $73,640; and
eight-member household,
$83,832. There is also an
asset limitation of $15,000
or 15 percent of the current
appraised value of the oc-
cupied home (whichever is
greater). Assets include any
monies in savings or check-
ing accounts, certificates of
deposits, stocks and bonds,
and the value of any real
property less the outstand-
ing debt.
There is a recapture provi-
sion for the funding. Funding
is available on a first-come,
first-serve basis. For an ap-
plication to be placed on the
waiting list or for further
information, please contact
the PCHC at 225-8493 ext.
2 0 8 o r s t o p b y t h e o ff i c e
located at 11 Seminary Hill,
Carmel. The office is open
Monday through Friday from
8:30am to 4:30pm.
Parks & Trails New York,
a statewide parks and trails
a d v o c a c y o rg a n i z a t i o n , i s
offering assistance to com-
munities wishing to develop a
new multi-use trail or increase
usage on an existing trail as
part of its Healthy Trails,
Healthy People Program. Five
communities will be selected
to receive help with techni-
cal issues, planning, pub-
lic outreach, grant writing,
fundraising, programming,
organizational development,
and other activities critical
to the long-term success of
trail projects.
“Close to home, multi-use
trails enhance communities by
providing opportunities for
increased physical activity,
alternative trans portation,
and economic development.
Our goal is to work with
communities to build the vi-
sion, constituencies, and local
support that is needed to get
a trail built and ensure that
community members will use
it,” commented Parks & Trails
New York Executive Director
Robin Dropkin.
Applications and more in-
formation on the Healthy
Trails, Healthy People Pro-
gram can be found on the
P a r k s & Tr a i l s N e w Yo r k
w e b s i t e , w w w. p t n y. o rg, o r
by contacting Parks & Trails
New York at 518-434-1583
or ptny@ptny.org. Applica-
tions are being accepted until
October 2, 2009. Potential
applicants are encouraged
t o c o n t a c t P a r k s & Tr a i l s
New York to discuss their
projects before the submis-
sion deadline.
Selection will be based
on level of community sup-
port and commitment to the
project, number and nature
of partnerships, clarity of
project goals and assistance
requested, opportunities to
increase physical activity
levels within the community,
and level of need. Preference
will be given to communities
with a high percentage of low
income households.
The Healthy Trails, Healthy
People Program builds upon
Parks & Trails New York’s
ongoing efforts to assist New
Yorkers with trail develop-
ment. In the first five years of
the program, Parks & Trails
New York staff worked with
local government officials
and civic organizations, trail
advocates, and interested citi-
zens to help launch 27 trail
projects in 25 counties. When
fully complete, these initia-
tives will add 144 miles of
new trail to the state’s grow-
ing trail network.

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Cold Spring Review Board Works to Maintain Village’s Character
HISTORIC (Cont’d from front pg.)
“appropriateness” is the Archi-
tectural and Historic District
Design Standards. Revised
in 1999, the design standards
cover all aspects, “from A to
Z,” and include demolition/
new construction, signage, and
streetscapes. Any determina-
tion by the review board must
be predicated and supported
by the design standards.
There are six steps to be fol-
lowed in the review process:
determination by the village’s
building inspector that a sub-
mission is required; an optional
review board workshop; an
official review board meeting;
public hearing; approval by
the review board; and building
inspector verification that the
work is performed according
to approved plans. The proj-
ects considered at the recent
meeting illustrate portions of
the process.
First on the agenda was a
public hearing regarding a pro-
posed addition to the Sandlund
residence at 7 High Street.
The Sandlunds have paid the
requisite fees and previously
met with the review board to
discuss an addition to the rear
of their house. They appeared
again, with their architect Pe-
ter Smith, to present three
design options. Board member
Pam Colangelo asked them
to identify their “preferred
option,” which happened to
agree with the board’s choice,
as it presented the least visual
impact viewed from the street.
Chair Al Zgolinski read letters
from neighbors Mike and Liz
Armstrong and Ed and Fran
Murphy, both endorsing the
proposed project.
In the absence of any pub-
lic comment, the board pro-
ceeded to address particular
aspects of the design. Board
members Colangelo and David
Birn acknowledged that their
earlier comments have been
addressed in the current design.
Birn added that the design is
“consistent with practice in
Cold Spring” and so is “most
appropriate” as regards archi-
tectural detail. Birn, however,
expressed concern that the
addition would add “quite a
bit of visual mass” and asked
whether the board felt it was
appropriate. Neighbors living
next door expressed concern
that their “view of trees and the
sky” would be compromised.
Ms. Colangelo commiserated,
but cited the project’s confor-
mance with historic district
design standards as weighing
more heavily in the board’s
decision. Mr. Zgolinski of-
fered that, “as the mass is in
the rear of the property, the
impact from the street is dimin-
ished.” Colangelo pointed out
a similar property addition on
High Street that had received
approval from the board. After
further discussion, the board
voted three to one to approve
the project, with Mr. Birn dis-
senting and board member
Kathleen Foley absent.
Following the hearing was
a workshop regarding the Mc-
Sunny side of the street: A view of storefronts on Main Street in Cold Spring shows the
“unique architectural history and scenic qualities” of the village.
Comish property at 31 Rock
Street. Representing an earlier
step in the process, this was the
McComish’s first appearance
before the review board. In
2008, a stop work order was
issued for ongoing roof repair
work. Although the Village
Planning Board later lifted
the order, the building inspec-
tor instructed them to seek
approvals from the historic
review board. The proposed
scope of work included roof
repairs, new siding, new exte-
rior stair to an existing deck,
and railing details for the deck.
McComish expressed his desire
to resolve outstanding issues
with the review board before
restarting work.
Mr. Zgolinski said that while
the review board would give
informal opinions, “no official
response can be issued until a
formal application is made.”
The resident asked, “What
would you like us to do?”
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HUDSON (Cont’d from front pg.)
Zgolinski replied, “It is not
our charge to dictate design .
. . our board only responds to
requests made via the applica-
tion process.” Pam Colangelo
said the “charge of the board is
to maintain the character of the
village buildings.” Amplifying
the purpose of the workshop,
she added, “We want to help
you to make your case.”
A back-and-forth discussion
ensued on aspects and details
of the proposed work, with
the owner continually press-
ing for definitive answers and
specific direction. Chairman
Zgolinski, attempting to stop
the circular discussion, sug-
gested that they “consult the
historic district design stan-
dards” and, based upon them,
prepare drawings and make a
formal application. Colangelo
urged them to move quickly
so that the project could be
included on the agenda for
the August meeting.
Hans Claessens
The Hudson House on West Street at the Cold Spring waterfront.
his work ethic, and with a fort. Bei’s key people include Half Moon Tavern, named tion. Every chance he gets,
few family connections, he head chef John Guerrero, who for the ship sailed by Henry he urges his guests to explore
entered the restaurant busi- has also worked at The Willet Hudson 400 years ago, is a the area. 
ness full-time. The decision House in Westchester, as well place where glimpses of the Despite his busy schedule,
proved fruitful. Over the past as Mr. Bei’s own Hudson Ribs past can be seen and felt. The Mr. Bei continues to enjoy
few years, Bei has owned and Fish in Fishkill. Bei says colonial era décor around the baseball. Every summer he
seventeen restaurants, in- he also relies on the business tavern’s original fireplace t a k e s p a r t i n t h e Ya n k e e s
cluding most recently, Cold savvy and hospitality of Mina creates a sense of what din- Fantasy Camp. And through
Spring’s Hudson House and Park, his Innkeeper, as well ing must have been like in this major league affiliation,
Hudson’s Ribs and Fish in as Richard Jennings, who runs the early days of an old river he draws many famous faces
Fishkill. the day-to-day operations as town. The dining rooms also to Cold Spring, some of which
Rather than concocting cu- manager. Most importantly, have an old-fashioned feel. include Steven Spielberg, Ron
linary delicacies, Bei thought Bei depends on his wife Re- The wide wood plank floors Howard, and Kevin Kline,
his real strength was in creat- gina Bei, the overall opera- are a testament to the age of and his wife, Phoebe Cates.
ing friendly dining environ- tor and co-owner of Hudson the old hotel. Rich, cheerful But if fantasies of baseball
ments for couples, families, House. She takes a distinctly hues of blue and red add to and stardom fail to call you to
and large groups. “hands on” approach to run- the warmth of the atmosphere. Hudson House, the Bourbon
When Bei bought Hudson ning the restaurant. Even the price of the prix fixe Chocolate Pecan Pie may just
House ten years ago, he first Hudson House offers a var- menu harkens to days gone do the trick. The dessert is
took great care in renovating ied menu, with emphasis on by; for $30.95, diners can one of many savory treats
the historic structure that dry-aged steaks and fresh choose an appetizer, entrée for those with a sweet tooth.
dates back to the early 1827. seafood. Guests can also and dessert. Whatever you choose from
The building, now called Hud- choose from a large selection Besides his passion for a the menu, if you are in the
son House, has operated as of interesting cocktails and wonderful dining experience, m o o d f o r N e w Yo r k C i t y -
both an inn and restaurant, ac- wines to pair with food. Hud- Sam Bei loves the village of quality American cuisine,
commodating travelers from son House recently received Cold Spring. His great hope Hudson House is a prime
Hans Claessens
all over the United States. a Wine Spectator award of is that Cold Spring’s shop- place in Putnam County to
Running a successful res- excellence in 2005. ping district will become a venture.     
taurant and inn is a team ef- Just inside the lobby, The significant tourist destina-
Page 12 T HE P UTNAM C OUNTY N EWS A ND R ECORDER
WILDLIFE (Cont’d from front pg.)
Paula Young with one of her fine feathered friends.
“It is not that I love man the
less, just nature more.”
Nature More is licensed by
the New York State Depart-
ment of Environmental Con-
servation (DEC) but operates
informally for a very practical
reason. “To become a 501(c)
(3), I need a lawyer, which
I cannot afford,” Young said.
Donations made to a non-
profit organization registered
as 501(c)(3) are tax deduct-
i b l e , a n i n c e n t i v e Yo u n g
misses out on. “I would also
have to fund raise in order to
keep that qualification, and
during ‘critter season’ I barely
have time to shower, never
mind try to raise money,” she
commented.  “guests” are from the local
So how does Young fund her
operation? “No one funds me.  service for sick or injured ani-
Every dime comes from my
own pocket,” she said.  “The
funny thing is that the wealthy
thank me for my service,
whereas the poor guy from
a working class area will hand
me 20 bucks for gas,” she
mused before adding,  “I never
ask for money, and certainly
do not do this for financial
profit.  Should we receive fi-
nancial assistance? Yes. But
then again, teachers need to
make more money, as do the
police.”   quiet place.  Do not force
Asked if people can volun-
teer to help, Young is quick
to respond, but with a firm
cautionary note. “Yes…but
this is not easy work.”  She
went on to explain that the
biggest misconception people
have  about her work is that
it “comes from the need to
be a bunny hugger, to save
everything. I go out of the way
(to help animals) because it
is the right thing to do. This
is hard work,” she repeated.
While she receives calls
asking for advice from across
the country, most of Young’s
region. There is no pickup
mals—people bring them to
Young’s facility themselves.
Emergency services personnel
in the area are well aware of
Young’s operation and often
bring animals to her, as do
average citizens.
Young is often asked what
should be done initially for a
sick or wounded animal and
she has the basic answer down
pat—even including it on her
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
M i c h a e l T u rto n
phone message. “Keep the
critter in a warm, dark,  and
it to eat or drink anything,
a l t h o u g h y o u m a y o ff e r a
shallow dish of water. Never
give birds water by mouth.”
She also reminds people to
exercise caution when dealing
with animals. “Folks can-
not put themselves at risk, so
we discuss each situation as
it arises,” Young explained.
Once animals are nursed
back to health they are re-
leased in an appropriate
habitat. “But if an opossum
comes from the streets of the
Bronx—he will not be going
back there!” Young laughed.
Unfortunately there are
times when an animal cannot
be saved and it must be eutha-
nized. Animals are tranquil-
ized and then humanely killed
with appropriate medications
administered by a licensed
practitioner. “Each life wants
to live, it is the universal
desire,” Young said.   “For
me, it is always sad, but it is
tragic only when an animal is
killed for man-made reasons,”
Young commented.
Young thinks there are some
specific things that people
can do to help animals that
live in our area. “Educate
yourself about the species that
live around you. Never try to
make friends with wildlife,
other than feeding birds.  Most
wild mammals do not need
human friends. And volunteer
to help—or if not, leave the
world a better place than you
found it,” she advises.
And, she certainly walks
the talk. In addition to the
numerous wild animals un-
der her care she also has by
her count, “a cat, five old
dogs, couple of goats, three
fowl—all handicapped—and
a bunch of indoor cats.”
Animal rescue wasn’t al-
w a y s Yo u n g ’ s o c cu p a tio n .
Paula pursued acting and
modeling, she worked as a
reporter and editor for mul-
tiple newspapers in New York
City, she was an NYC com-
missioner for public relations,
and owned and operated her
own restaurant. “My number
one occupation,” Paula said,
“will always be Mom: that’s
the most important.”
For young people who may
want to follow in her foot-
steps, Paula says that prepara-
tion for this kind of occupation
really starts in high school.
“Take an interest in biology
and nature; you have to know
everything about the animal
before you do anything.”
Young has lost none of the
concern and compassion that
she exhibited as a four-year-
old girl when she brought
the injured bird home to her
mom. “I care about the people,
animals, and living things
that need to be cared for, and
have no one else who might
be interested in their well
being.  I do not want to own
them, or collect them. I just
want to help them get through
the tough times, and then,
off they go,” she concluded.
Paula Young can be reached
regarding care of an injured
animal, volunteering or to
make a financial contribu-
tion. Her phone number is
914-522-5945.
NOISE (Cont’d from front pg.)
that they have tried speaking
to the kids, but to no avail,
and with retribution in some
cases. Both Mayor Gallagher
and Officer Marino strongly
urged residents “to leave it to
them.” Marion stated, “Desk
appearance tickets are issued
to kids for disorderly con-
duct.” Trustee Lynn Miller
told her colleagues that she
has occasionally visited the
gazebo at 10pm to talk to the
kids and see things for herself.
Miller described her impres-
sion that “it’s not all the kids”
and that a majority seem to
want “an easy relationship .
. . and someplace to go.”
GARBAGE (Cont’d from front pg.)
an already dangerous stretch
of road even more hazardous
and have pressed hard for the
new light.
The Metropolitan Transit
Authority’s (MTA) “mobility
tax” continues to stir debate
throughout the lower Hudson
Valley and Philipstown Town
Board members discussed the
issue again at last week’s
meeting. Putnam County Ex-
ecutive Robert Bondi recently
vetoed a resolution by the
Putnam County Legislature
calling for the county to with-
draw from the MTA’s Com-
m u t e r Tr a n s p o r t a t i o n D i s -
trict. County legislators also
Vessel Inspections Offered on August 8
The Putnam County Sher-
iff’s Department Marine Unit
will be conducting vessel
inspections on August 8 at
10am at the Cold Spring Boat
Club.
Marine United deputies
will be checking for required
safety equipment and issuing
safety stickers for your boat.
Educational material will
also be available.
For more information con-
tact Sergeant Michael Szabo
at 845-225-4300, ext. 266.
No appointment is necessary.
This event is being run in
conjunction with National
Marina Day, the goal of
“Someplace to go,” was
remarked upon by all board
members. “Historically,” said
Trustee Gordon Robertson,
“this is something that has
gone on.” Mayor Gallagher
continued the thread, saying,
“There are certain things we
can do, but we don’t want
to overly restrict” activity.
Long time resident Don Lusk,
citing the need for a middle
ground, concurred with the
Mayor, saying, “If we push,
they will push back.”
The trustees appeared sym-
pathetic to kids’ need for a
place to hang out, especially
in the summer. Gallagher sug-
called for a full operational
review of the MTA. While
the legalities and impact of
a possible withdrawal from
the Transportation District
remain unclear, Town Board
members expressed support
for the operational review and
will take up the matter again
at next Thursday’s meeting.
Bill Mazzuca asked Town
Board members to begin think-
ing about the merits of creat-
ing a full-time position with
the town to assist residents as
they weave their way through
what can be a complicated
process for receiving building
permits and other develop-
which is the education of
politicians, civic leaders, and
the public about the important
role the marina industry plays
in cities and towns across
the nation as family-friendly
gateways to boating and stew-
ards of the environment.
For more information, visit
marinaassociation.org/nmd.
gested that the Dockside prop-
erty might soon come under
village purview and become
available for village teens.
This would be consistent
with the Mayor’s expressed
desire to restore Dockside
for resident use. Gallagher
continued, saying he would
like Philipstown to set up a
program for kids, such as a
skateboard park.
The presence of “drug bags”
and other drug paraphernalia
at the waterfront was reported
to the board by Andrea Leva,
another lower Main St. resi-
dent. Mayor Gallagher said
he was aware of the problem.
ment approvals. As it stands
now, residents sometimes deal
with not only the building
inspector, but also the Town
Board, Planning Board, Zon-
ing Board, and Conservation
Advisory Council. “It (the
new position) could help ev-
erybody—the applicants and
the Town” Mazzuca said.
Deputy Supervisor Richard
Shea reported that the town is
“on the threshold” of moving
forward with improvements to
the lower end of Old Albany
Post Road in the area of Conti-
nental Village. Shea indicated
that six of seven property
owners had signed on to the
Dock at Cold Spring Boat Club
He asked that anyone finding
such materials bring them to
the attention of the police and
added for emphasis, “we do
want to know about it.”
Toward the end of the dis-
cussion, newer village resi-
dents acknowledged that liv-
ing at the waterfront entails a
certain amount of tolerance,
but reiterated their contention
that “there needs to be a limit”
and the board concurred. Still,
all in attendance noted that
“things are getting better”
and seemed pleased about the
opportunity to present their
concerns.
easement that is included as
part of the project. He said that
the seventh property owner
was not critical to the proj-
ect and that the work could
proceed without the owner’s
participation, even though, in
Shea’s view, participating in
the easement would be to the
property owner’s advantage.
The Continental Village sec-
tion of historic road has been
subject to serious washouts
after moderate to heavy rain-
fall. The project will include
drainage improvements and
paving a short section of the
road.
Hans Claessens

Pink and Purple Caps for
Wondrous Years Grads
Karena Weinpahl (l) and April Ransom sport their pink and
purple caps at their graduation ceremony from Wondrous
Years Daycare. Staff congratulated the young ladies, who
will further their education at Haldane and Garrison School.
Garrison School Participates
in Free Milk Program
The Garrison School has
announced that it will once
again be participating in the
free milk program for its
school children. Families
must meet federal eligibility
requirements and complete
an application for free milk
served at the school.
Applications are available
in the school office and can be
submitted anytime during the
school year. The information
Legal Notices
LEGAL NOTICE
$1,604,755
HALDANE CENTRAL
SCHOOL DISTRICT OF
PHILIPSTOWN
PUTNAM AND
DUTCHESS COUNTIES,
NEW YORK
SCHOOL DISTRICT
(SERIAL) BONDS, 2009
NOTICE OF BOND SALE
Telephone (845-227-8678),
telefax (845-227-6154) or
written proposals will be
received and considered by
the undersigned President of
the Board of Education of
the Haldane Central School
District of Philipstown,
Putnam and Dutchess
Counties, New York, at the
Office of Capital Markets
Advisors, LLC, 1075 Route
82, Suite 4, Hopewell
Junction, New York 12533,
u n t i l 11 : 0 0 o ' c l o c k A . M . ,
P r e v a i l i n g Ti m e , o n t h e
6th day of August, 2009, at
which time and place the
bids will be opened, for
the purchase IN FEDERAL
FUNDS at not less than par
and accrued interest of
$1,604,755 School District
(Serial) Bonds, 2009, of said
School District, dated August
15, 2009, and maturing in
annual principal installments
which, together with interest
thereon, are expected to
provide for substantially
level or declining annual
debt service on such bonds,
as defined and described
in paragraph d of Section
21.00 of the New York Local
F i n a n c e l a w, a s f o l l o w s :
$84,755 on February 15,
2010, $85,000 on February
15, 2011, $90,000 on
February 15, 2012, $95,000
on February 15, 2013,
$100,000 on February 15
in each of the years 2014
to 2016, both inclusive,
$105,000 on February 15,
2017, $110,000 on February
1 5 , 2 0 1 8 , $ 11 5 , 0 0 0 o n
February 15, 2019, $120,000
on February 15, 2020, and
$125,000 on February 15 in
each of the years 2021 to
2024, both inclusive, with
interest thereon payable
on February 15, 2010 and
semi-annually thereafter on
August 15 and February 15.
The Bonds maturing on or
before February 15, 2019 will
not be subject to redemption
prior to maturity. The Bonds
maturing on February 15,
2020, and thereafter, will be
subject to redemption prior
to maturity, at the option of
the School District, in whole
or in part, and if in part, in
any order of their maturity
and in any amount within
a maturity (selected by lot
within a maturity) on any
date on or after February
15, 2019 at par plus accrued
interest to the redemption
date.
If less than all of the
Bonds of any maturity are to
be redeemed, the particular
Bonds of such maturity to be
redeemed shall be selected
by the School District by lot
in any customary manner of
selection as determined by
the President of the Board of
Education. Notice of such
call for redemption shall be
given by transmitting such
notice to the registered
holder not more than sixty
provided on the application
will be confidential and will
be used only for the purpose
of determining eligibility. The
information may also be used
for the allocation of funds to
schools under Title I and by
the United States Department
of Education in the National
Assessment of Educational
Progress (NAEP).
For further details on the
program, contact the school.
(60) days nor less than thirty
(30) days prior to such date.
Notice of redemption having
been given as aforesaid,
the Bonds so called for
redemption shall, on the date
for redemption set forth in
s uch call for redem ption,
become due and payable,
together with interest to
such redemption date, and
interest shall cease to be
paid thereon after such
redemption date.
The bonds will initially be
issued in registered form in
denominations such that one
bond shall be issued for each
maturity of bonds in such
amounts as hereinafter set
forth, and when issued will
be registered in the name
of Cede & Co., as nominee
o f T h e D e p o s i t o r y Tr u s t
Company, New York, New
York ("DTC"), which will
act as securities depository
for the bonds. Ownership
interest in the bonds will be
transferred pursuant to the
"Book Entry Only System"
of DTC, as described in
the Official Statement
prepared by the School
District with respect to
the bonds. Principal and
interest on the bonds will
be payable by check or draft
mailed by DTC, or to its
nominee, Cede & Co., as
the registered owner of the
bonds. Principal and interest
will be payable in lawful
money of the United States
of America. Bonds will be
fully registered and will be
valid and legally binding
general obligations of said
School District, all the
taxable real property within
which will be subject to the
levy of ad valorem taxes to
pay said bonds and interest
thereon, without limitation
as to rate or amount. The
bonds may not be converted
into coupon bonds or be
registered to bearer.
The State Constitution
requires the School District
to pledge its faith and credit
for the payment of the
principal of the bonds and
the interest thereon and to
make annual appropriations
for the amounts required
for the payment of such
interest and the redemption
of such bonds. The State
Constitution also provides
that if at any time the
appropriating authorities
fail to make the required
appropriations for the annual
debt service on the bonds
and certain other obligations
of the School District, a
sufficient sum shall be set
apart from the first revenues
thereafter received and
shall be applied for such
purposes; also that the fiscal
officer of the School District
may be required to set apart
and apply such revenues as
aforesaid at the suit of any
holder of such obligations.
In the event of a default in
the payment of the principal
of and/or interest on the
bonds, the State Comptroller
is required to withhold,
under certain conditions
prescribed by Section 99b
of the State Finance Law,
state aid and assistance to
said School District and to
apply the amount thereof
so withheld to the payment
Academic
Honors
Garrison School 08/09 4th
Quarter MS Honor Roll
HIGH HONOR ROLL:
G r a d e 8 : Av e r y A n d e r -
son, Simon Close, Lian-
na Culp, Allison Galezo,
Malinda Labriola, Julie
M a r c i n a k , H a n n a h P e n n e r,
J u s t i n Vo e l p
Grade 7: Noah Campbell,
M a t t h e w D r o t a r, G e o rg e
F i b b l e , D a v i d H a m e l , Te s s
H a n s l e r, S a r a h H a r d , N i -
cole Pidala
Grade 6: Micah Adams,
C a t h e r i n e D r o t a r, E m i l y
Dupree, Jordan Erickson,
Samantha Leigh Ford, Pe-
ter Hoffmann, Sara Jaco-
b y, P o p p y L o n d o n , E m i l y
O’Rourke, Emmanuelle
Palikuca, Justin Rockmore,
Carolina Sanhueza, Kaan
Solakoglu, John Swartz-
w e l d e r , S e r e n a We s s e l y,
C a m e r o n Yo u n g
HONOR ROLL:
Grade 8: Frank Auth,
Jack Bynum, Matthew Cha-
“Education is simply the soul of a society as it passes
from one generation to another.”
of such defaulted principal
and/or interest, which
requirement constitutes a
covenant by the State of
New York with the holders
from time to time of the
bonds.
Each bid must be for all of
said $1,604,755 serial bonds
and may state a single rate of
interest or different rates of
interest for bonds maturing
in different calendar years;
provided, however, that (i)
only one rate of interest may
be bid for bonds o the same
maturity, (ii) the maximum
difference between the
highest and lowest rate of
interest bid for the bonds
may not exceed four per
centum per annum, (iii) all
rates of interest bid must be
stated in a multiple of one-
eighth or one-hundredth of
one per centum per annum.
Unless all bids are rejected,
the award will be made to the
bidder complying with the
terms of sale and offering to
purchase the bonds at such
rate or rates of interest as
will produce the lowest true
interest cost computed in
accordance with the true
interest cost method of
calculation, that being the
rate which, compounded
semi-annually, is necessary
to discount all principal and
interest payments on the
bonds to the purchase price
(including accrued interest)
bid for the bonds. The true
interest cost computation
should be made as of the
date of the delivery of the
bonds. If two or more such
b i d d e r s o ff e r t o p u r c h a s e
the bonds at the same true
interest cost, computed
as described above, the
bonds will be awarded to
the bidder whose bid offers
to purchase the bonds
at the highest premium
dollar amount; provided,
h o w e v e r, t h a t t h e S c h o o l
District reserves the right,
in its sole discretion, after
s e l e c t i n g t h e l o w b i d d e r,
to adjust the aforestated
maturity installments to
the extent necessary to
meet the requirements
of substantially level or
declining debt service. The
right is reserved to reject any
or all bids, and any bid not
complying with this Notice
of Sale, except as provided
above, will be rejected.
Each bid must be enclosed
in a sealed envelope
addressed to the undersigned
President of the Board of
Education of the School
District, and should be
marked on the outside
"Proposal for Bonds". A
good faith deposit (the
“Deposit”) in the form of a
certified or cashier’s check
in the amount of $32,095
payable to the order of
Haldane Central School
District of Philipstown is
required for each bid to be
considered. No interest on
the Deposit will accrue to
the Purchaser. Said bonds
are issued pursuant to the
Constitution and statutes
of the State of New York,
including, among others, the
School District Law and the
Local Finance Law, for the
reconstruction of various
School District facilities in
and for said School District.
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
son, Graydon Cook, Con-
nor Filardo, Drew Ford,
Madison Freeman, Jake
H e i t m a n n , E r y n K e l l y,
E l i z a b e t h L a n s b u r y, K a d y
Neill, Montserrat Perez,
C h l o e Wa r e h a m - G o r d o n
Grade 7: Megan Brief,
Russell Cox, Georgia Dain,
Kelsey Dalition, Robert
Dean, Brianna DiFrances-
co, Austin Fusco, Saman-
t h a H e a n u e , Ti m H u g h e s ,
E m m a J a c o b y, K a t e L a -
h e y, Tr e v o r M a s t r a n t o n e ,
Jackson Lisotta, Connor
McCullough, Amanda Mon-
roe, Sarah Monroe, Jaswant
R a j e n d r a n , Ti m S u i t s
G r a d e 6 : I s a b e l l a A d l e r,
Zachary Bischoff, Peter
Close, Ramsey Heitmann,
Tucker Hine, Cooper
N u g e n t , P a i g e O ’ To o l e ,
Samantha Perlman, Gar-
r e t Q u i g l e y, S p e n c e r
Rundquist, Megan Scali
-G.K. Chesterton
THE SCHOOL DISTRICT
R E S E RV E S T H E R I G H T
TO C H A N G E T H E T I M E
A N D / O R D AT E F O R
THE OPENING OF BIDS.
NOTICE OF ANY SUCH
CHANGE SHALL BE
PROVIDED NOT LESS
THAN 24 HOURS PRIOR
TO THE TIME SET FORTH
ABOVE FOR THE OPENING
OF BIDS BY MEANS
O F A S U P P L E M E N TA L
NOTICE OF SALE TO BE
TRANSMITTED OVER
THE TM3.
If the bonds qualify for
issuance of any policy of
municipal bond insurance
or commitment therefor
at the option of a bidder,
the purchase of any such
insurance policy or the
issuance of any such
commitment therefor shall
be at the sole option and
expense of such bidder
and any increased costs
of issuance of the bonds
resulting by reason of the
same, unless otherwise paid,
shall be paid by such bidder.
Any failure of the bonds to
be so insured or of any such
policy of insurance to be
issued, shall not constitute
cause for a failure or refusal
by the purchaser of the
bonds to accept delivery of
and pay for said bonds in
accordance with the terms
of the purchase contract.
In the event that prior to
the delivery of the bonds, the
income received by owners
thereof from bonds of the
same type and character
becomes includable in
the gross income of such
owners for Federal income
tax purposes, the successful
bidder may, at his election,
be relieved of his obligations
under the contract to
purchase the bonds, and
in such case, the deposit
accompanying his bid will
be returned.
The purchase price of the
bonds, in accordance with
the purchaser's bid, shall be
paid IN FEDERAL FUNDS
or other funds available
for immediate credit on
the day of delivery, in an
amount equal to the par
amount of such bonds, plus
the premium, if any, plus
accrued interest from the
date of such bonds until
said day of de livery, less
the amount of the good faith
deposit submitted with the
bid. The closing on said
bonds will take place at the
offices of Orrick, Herrington
& Sutcliffe LLP, 666 Fifth
Av e n u e , N e w Yo r k , N e w
York, on or about August
18, 2009.
CUSIP identification
numbers will be printed on
said bonds if the purchaser
provides Bond Counsel with
such numbers by telefax or
any other mode of written
communication (verbal
advice will not be accepted)
by 3:00 o'clock P.M. on the
date following the date of
sale of the bonds, but neither
the failure to print such
number on any bond nor any
error with respect thereto
shall constitute cause for
a failure or refusal by the
purchaser thereof to accept
delivery of and pay for said
bonds in accordance with
the terms of the purchase
Safety Concerns Prompt Plan Fatima Hosain is Manitoga’s
to Fence Garrison Field Garden Club Intern
Concerned for the safety
of students playing on the
Garrison School field, the
school district is proceed-
ing with a plan to install
a fence and gate along the
Upper Station Road side of
the field. The administration
expects the five-foot-high,
black vinyl-covered fence to
be installed before school
o p e n s i n S e p t e m b e r.
In recommending that the
Board of Education approve
the installation, Superin-
tendent Gloria Colucci and
Supervisor of Buildings and
G r o u n d s D i c k Ti m m o n s
noted several incidences
in recent years where stu-
dents have chased balls
onto Upper Station Road
and narrowly missed be-
i n g s t r u c k b y a c a r. T h e
o v e r a l l i n c r e a s e i n t r a ff i c
on local roads, including
Upper Station Road, along
with the growing number
of users of the field, have
combined to significantly
heighten the risk of an ac-
cident, they said.
Along with student athlet-
ics and events, the field also
serves local Little League
teams, club lacrosse, and
bonds shall be paid for by the
issuer; provided, however,
that the CUSIP Service
Bureau charge for the
assignment of said numbers
shall be the responsibility
of and shall be paid for by
the purchaser.
The bonds will be
available for inspection
by the purchaser at DTC
not less than 24 hours
prior to the time set for
the delivery thereof. It
shall be the responsibility
of the purchaser to verify
the CUSIP numbers at such
time.
As a condition to the
purchaser's obligation to
accept delivery of and pay
for the bonds, the purchaser
will be furnished, without
cost, the following, dated as
of the date of the delivery
of and payment for the
bonds: (i) a certificate of
the President of the Board of
Education certifying that (a)
as of the date of the Official
Statement furnished by the
School District in relation to
said bonds (which Official
Statement is deemed by the
School District to be final
for purposes of Securities
and Exchange Commission
Rule 15c2-12, except for
the omission therefrom of
those items allowable under
s a i d R u l e ) , s a i d O ff i c i a l
Statement did not contain
any untrue statements of
a material fact or omit
to state a material fact
necessary to make the
statements therein, in the
light of the circumstances
under which they were
made, not misleading,
subject to the condition that
while information in said
Official Statement obtained
from sources other than
the School District is not
guaranteed as to accuracy,
completeness or fairness, he
has no reason to believe and
does not believe that such
information is materially
inaccurate or misleading,
and (b) to his knowledge,
since the date of said Official
Statement, there have been
no material transactions
not in the ordinary course
of affairs entered into by
the School District and no
material adverse changes
in the general affairs of
the School District or in
its financial condition as
shown in said Official
Statement other than as
disclosed in or contemplated
by said Official Statement;
(ii) a Closing Certificate,
constituting receipt for
the bond proceeds and a
signature certificate, which
will include a statement that
no litigation is pending or,
to the knowledge of the
signers, threatened affecting
the bonds; (iii) an arbitrage
certificate executed on
behalf of the School District
which includes, among other
things, covenants, relating to
compliance with the Internal
Revenue Code of 1986 (the
"Code"), with the owners of
the bonds that the School
District will, among other
things, (A) take all actions
on its part necessary to cause
interest on the bonds not to
be includable in the gross
income of the owners thereof
for Federal income tax
T HE P UTNAM C OUNTY N EWS A ND R ECORDER
community softball. It is
home to a playground and
a lacrosse practice wall,
as well as a softball dia-
mond and soccer/lacrosse
field. In a sheltered corner
is David’s Garden, a land-
scaped area for reflection
that was created in memory
o f D a v i d F o d o r, a G a r r i s o n
resident who was killed on
S e p t e m b e r 11 , 2 0 0 1 .
In addition to the fence,
a number of parking places
will be clearly delimited,
while parking on the main
athletic field itself will be
restricted. This will help
preserve the quality of the
field by preventing ruts,
making it safer for children
running on the grass.
“Many people have
worked hard for many years
to transform this athletic
field from a small, swampy
area to the beautiful field
y o u s e e t o d a y, ” s a i d M r s .
Colucci. “These changes
w i l l m a k e i t a s a f e r, m o r e
pleasant place for sports and
recreation. The community
continues to be very wel-
come to enjoy all aspects
of this green space in the
heart of Garrison.”
purposes, including, without
limitation, restricting, to the
extent necessary, the yield
on investments made with
the proceeds of the bonds
and investment earnings
thereon, making required
payments to the Federal
g o v e r n m e n t , i f a n y, w i t h
regard to both the bonds and
any obligations refunded
with proceeds of the bonds,
and maintaining books
and records in a specified
manner, where appropriate,
and (B) refrain from taking
any action which would
cause interest on the bonds
to be includable in the gross
income of the owners thereof
for Federal income tax
purposes, including, without
limitation, refraining from
spending the proceeds of
the bonds and investment
earnings thereon on certain
specified purposes; (iv) a
Continuing Disclosure
Undertaking Certificate of
the School District, executed
by the President of the Board
of Education, stating that
the School District has
agreed, in accordance with
the Rule, to provide or
cause to be provided during
any succeeding fiscal year
in which the bonds are
outstanding, (a) on or prior
to the later of either the end
of the sixth month of each
such succeeding fiscal year
or, if an audited financial
statement is prepared, sixty
days following receipt by
the School District of the
audited financial statement
for the preceding fiscal year,
but, in no event, not later
than the last business day
of each such succeeding
fiscal year, certain annual
financial information and
operating data for the
preceding fiscal year, in a
form generally consistent
with information contained
or cross-referenced in the
Official Statement, together
with such audited financial
statement for such year, if
any; (b) timely notice of
the occurrence of certain
material events with respect
to the bonds; and (c) timely
notice of a failure by the
School District to provide
the required annual financial
information and operating
data, together with such
audited financial statement,
i f a n y, d e s c r i b e d i n ( a )
above on or before the date
specified in (a) above; and
(v) the unqualified legal
opinion as to the validity
of the bonds of Orrick,
Herrington & Sutcliffe
LLP, New York, New York,
Bond Counsel. Reference
should be made to said
Official Statement for a
description of the scope of
Bond Counsel's engagement
in relation to the issuance of
the bonds and the matters
covered by such legal
opinion. Furthermore,
reference should be made
to the information under the
heading "Legal Matters" in
the Official Statement.
The School District
will designate the bonds
as "qualified tax-exempt
obligations" pursuant to
Section 265(b)(3) of the
Code.
Following the sale of the
bonds, the successful bidder
Fatima Hosain, a junior at
Poughkeepsie Day School,
is the Philipstown Garden
Club’s summer intern at Man-
i t o g a N a t u r e C e n t e r. T h i s
program, in its 13th year, is
co-sponsored each year by
the PGC, a member of the
Garden Club of America and
5 environmental/horticultural
organizations in Philipstown.
At Manitoga Fatima works
and learns along with the land-
scape staff as they maintain
the paths: clearing poison
ivy, brush, and weeds, as well
will be required to provide
to the School District certain
information regarding the
reoffering price to the
public of each maturity of
the bonds. The successful
bidder shall furnish to the
School District a certificate
acceptable to Bond Counsel,
dated as of the day of closing
for the bonds, stating the
initial prices at which a
b o n a f i d e p u b l i c o ff e r i n g
of all of the bonds was
made and stating that 10%
or more of the bonds of each
maturity were in fact sold
to the public (excluding
bond houses, brokers and
other intermediaries) at or
below such initial respective
public offering prices. Such
certificate shall state that it is
made on the best knowledge,
information and belief of
the successful bidder after
appropriate investigation.
Any party executing and
delivering a bid for the
bonds agrees, if its bid is
accepted by the School
District, to provide to the
School District, in writing,
within two business days
after the date of such award,
all information which said
successful bidder determines
is necessary for it to comply
with SEC Rule 15c2-12,
including all necessary
pricing and sale information,
information with respect to
the purchase of municipal
bond insurance, if any, and
underwriter identification.
Within five business days
following receipt by the
School District thereof
the School District will
furnish to the successful
bidder, in reasonable
quantities as requested by
the successful bidder, copies
of said Official Statement,
updated as necessary, and
supplemented to include
said information. Failure
by the successful bidder to
provide such information
will prevent the School
District from furnishing
such Official Statement
as described above. The
School District shall not be
responsible or liable in any
manner for the successful
bidder's determination of
information necessary to
comply with SEC Rule 15c2-
12 or the accuracy of any
such information provided
by the successful bidder
or for failure to furnish
s u c h O ff i c i a l S t a t e m e n t s
as described above which
results from a failure by
the successful bidder to
provide the aforementioned
information within the time
specified. Acceptance by
the successful bidder of such
f i n a l O ff i c i a l S t a t e m e n t s
shall be conclusive
evidence of the satisfactory
completion of the obligations
of said School District with
respect to the preparation
and delivery thereof.
The population of the
School District is estimated
to be 6,000. The Debt
Statement to be filed,
pursuant to Section 109.00
of the Local Finance Law
in connection with the
sale of the bonds herein
d es crib ed, pr ep ared as o f
July 16, 2009, will show
the full valuation of real
estate subject to taxation
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as refurbishing signs for the
visitors and hikers.
These internships provide
a unique opportunity for high
school juniors and seniors to
explore careers in the envi-
ronmental and horticultural
fields, as well as building
their resumes for college.
Complete details on this pro-
gram are available on the
Philipstown Garden Club’s
website: www.pgcinc.org or
by calling Karen Lindros at
424-3537.
by the School District to
be $1,177,588,303, its debt
l i m i t t o b e $ 11 7 , 5 7 8 , 8 3 0 ,
and its total net indebtedness
subject to the debt limit to be
$12,349,600. The calculation
of such bonded indebtedness
has not taken into account
deductions therefrom of any
apportionment of state aid
for debt service for school
district purposes to which
the School District may be
entitled. The indebtedness
to be evidenced by such
bonds will increase such net
indebtedness by $1,604,755.
A detailed Official Statement
will be furnished to any
interested bidder upon
request.
ADDITIONAL COPIES
OF THE OFFICIAL
S TAT E M E N T AND
NOTICE OF SALE MAY BE
OBTAINED FROM CAPITAL
MARKETS ADVISORS,
LLC., NORTH HOPEWELL
PLAZA, 1075 ROUTE 82
– SUITE 4, HOPEWELL
JCT., NEW YORK, 12533,
TELEPHONE, (845) 227-
8678 AND ARE ALSO
AVA I L A B L E AT w w w .
capmark.org.
Dated: Cold Spring, New
York,
July 29, 2009.
President of the Board of
Education
LEGAL NOTICE
Notice of Formation
of a Limited Liability
Company (LLC): Name:
SMALL BUSINESS
WEBSITES, LLC, Articles
of Organization filed with
the Secretary of State of New
York (SSNY) on 06/25/09.
Office location: Putnam
County. SSNY designated
as agent of LLC upon whom
process against it may be
served. SSNY shall mail
copy of process to 94 Seven
Oaks Lane, Brewster, NY
10509. Purpose: Any lawful
purpose.
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF FORMATION
OF LIMITED LIABILITY
COMPANY. NAME:
MUSHKOLAJ LLC.
Articles of Organization
were filed with the Secretary
o f S t a t e o f N e w Yo r k
(SSNY) on 07/01/09. Office
location: Putnam County.
SSNY has been designated
as agent of the LLC upon
whom process against it
may be served. SSNY shall
mail a copy of process to the
LLC, c/o The Law Offices
of James C. Kahn, 175 Main
Street, White Plains, New
York 10601. Purpose: For
any lawful purpose.
LEGAL NOTICE
HEART 2 HEART CHILD
CARE CENTER LLC, a
domestic Limited Liability
Company (LLC) filed with
the Sec of State of NY on
6/5/09. NY Office location:
Putnam County. SSNY is
designated as agent upon
whom process against the
LLC may be served. SSNY
shall mail a copy of any
process against the LLC
served upon him/her to
The LLC, 32 Kentview Dr.,
Carmel, NY 10512 General
purposes
Page 14 Wednesday, August 5, 2009
Shop Along the River at Longest Running “Phantom” Photography Exhibitions Local Sculptor Uribe Exhibits
Fine Arts and Crafts Fair on Stage at the Depot Theatre
C o m e b y c a r, t r a i n , o r T h e P h i l i p s t o w n D e p o t bakers. He earned the oppor- Rodriguez at Bannermans Cold Spring artist Alex
kayak—but do not miss
the upcoming Garrison Art
Center 40th Annual Fine
Arts & Crafts Fair, August
15 & 16, 10am-5pm (rain
or shine).
Set on the edge of the
Hudson in Garrison, with
majestic river views, the fair
offers a truly exquisite spot
to shop. The event, now in
its fortieth year, showcases
two days of unique crafts,
delectable food, and lively
music.
The Fair is a premier event
i n t h e H u d s o n Va l l e y f o r
collectors of hand-made
traditional and alternative
crafts and for those looking
for the unique gift. 95 jur-
ied artists participate with
furniture, wooden kayaks,
photography, jewelry, gour-
met food, glass items, fash-
ionable clothing, fine art,
ceramics, wooden utensils,
tableware, and more. To find
out who’s there review the
2009 Exhibitor List at www.
garrisonartcenter.org.
Visitors can enjoy lunch at
this year’s new gourmet food
court, free river rides on the
visiting sloop Woody Guth-
rie, fine art exhibitions by
artists Judy Sigunick and Ed
Smith inside the Art Center’s
two professional galleries,
and hands-on art demonstra-
tions in the studios.
The Fair’s acoustic music
series has two stages with
live performances by Tiki
D a d d y, B i l l C a r n e y ’ s J u g
LEGAL NOTICE
The resolution, a summary
of which is published
herewith, has been adopted
o n t h e 7 t h d a y o f J u l y,
2009, and the validity of
the obligations authorized
by such resolution may be
hereafter contested only
if such obligations were
authorized for an object
or purpose for which the
COUNTY OF PUTNAM,
New York, is not authorized
to expend money if the
provisions of law which
should have been complied
with as of the date of
publication of the Notice
were not substantially
complied with, and an
action, suit or proceeding
contesting such validity is
commenced within twenty
days after the publication
of this Notice, or such
obligations were authorized
in violation of the provisions
of the constitution.
M. CHRIS MARRONE
Clerk to the County
Legislature
BOND RESOLUTION
OF THE COUNTY OF
PUTNAM, NEW YORK,
A D O P T E D J U LY 7 ,
2009, AUTHORIZING
T H E R E M O VA L A N D
REPLACEMENT OF
UNDERGROUND FUEL
STORAGE TANKS, IN AND
FOR SAID COUNTY AT A
MAXIMUM ESTIMATED
COSTS OF $300,000;
AND AUTHORIZING THE
ISSUANCE OF $300,000
BONDS OF SAID COUNTY
T O PAY T H E C O S T
THEREOF.
Class of objects or
purposes: Removal/
replacement of underground
fuel storage tanks
Period of probable
usefulness: Ten (10) years
Amount of obligations to be
issued: $300,000
A complete copy of the
bond resolution summarized
above shall be available for
public Inspection during
normal business hours at the
office of the Clerk to the
Legislature, at the County
Office Building, 40 Gleneida
Avenue, Carmel, New York.
Dated: July 9, 2009 Car-
mel, New York
LEGAL NOTICE
The Village of Cold Spring
Historic District Review
Board will hold its monthly
meeting Wednesday, August
12, 2009 at 8:00 p.m. at the
Village Hall, 85 Main St.
Cold Spring
Agenda
Old Business:
Peter Inserillo, 129 Main
St. (awning)
Peter & Melanie Farrell,
191 Main St. (porch)
New Business:
Barton Chew, 4 B. Street
(windows)
Iva Mittowell, 34 Pine St.
(fence)
1 Atlas LLC, 144 Main St.
(porch, siding, new signs &
lighting)
Yona & Mitchell Feinstein,
3 Cherry St. (Deck)
Wi l l i a m M c C o m i s h , 3 1
Rock St. (siding)
Earrings by Terri Davis, an
example of the offerings at
the Arts and Crafts fair.
Addicts, Eddie Diehl & Lou
Pappas, and The Moonlight-
ers— made possible through
the generous support of Hud-
son Valley Magazine, The
Garrison, and WHUD. Print
out an acoustic music series
performance schedule from
the special events page at
www.garrisonartcenter.org.
Organized by the 46-year-
o l d G a r r i s o n A r t C e n t e r,
a not-for-profit multi- ar ts
organization, the fair is a
longstanding community
event and an important
fundraiser attracting 5,000
visitors annually. Proceeds
from the fair fund the Art
Center’s terrific program -
ming for adults and children
all year. To find out more
about the fair and Garrison
Art Center’s other numerous
events and programs, visit
www.garrisonartcenter.org,
or call 424-3960.
Fair admission is pur-
chased at the gate ($8 adult,
children under 12 are free)
located a short walk from
the free parking area and
Metro-North’s Hudson Line
at Garrison Station.
LEGAL NOTICE
The resolution, a summary
of which is published
herewith, has been adopted
o n t h e 7 t h d a y o f J u l y,
2009, and the validity of
the obligations authorized
by such resolution may be
hereafter contested only
if such obligations were
authorized for an object
or purpose for which the
COUNTY OF PUTNAM,
New York, is not authorized
to expend money if the
provisions of law which
should have been complied
with as of the date of
publication of the Notice
were not substantially
complied with, and an
action, suit or proceeding
contesting such validity is
commenced within twenty
days after the publication
of this Notice, or such
obligations were authorized
in violation of the provisions
of the constitution.
M. CHRIS MARRONE
Clerk to the County
Legislature
BOND RESOLUTION
OF THE COUNTY OF
PUTNAM, NEW YORK,
ADOPTED JULY 7, 2009,
AUTHORIZING HIGHWAY
INFRASTRUCTURE AND
RECONSTRUCTION
O F R O A D S L O C AT E D
THROUGHOUT AND
IN AND FOR SAID
COUNTY AT A MAXIMUM
E S T I M AT E D C O S T
OF $817,000; AND
AUTHORIZING THE
ISSUANCE OF $817,000
BONDS OF SAID COUNTY
T O PAY T H E C O S T
THEREOF.
Class of objects or
purposes: Highway
Infrastructure and road
Reconstruction throughout
and in and for said County
Period of probable
usefulness: Fifteen (15)
years Amount of obligations
to be issued: $817,000 Bonds
A complete copy of the
bond resolution summarized
above shall be available for
public Inspection during
normal business hours at the
office of the Clerk to the
Legislature, at the County
Office Building, 40 Gleneida
Avenue, Carmel, New York.
Dated: July 9, 2009 Car-
mel, New York
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE 8a/2009
Please be advised that the
next meeting of the Planning
Board will be held at Town
Hall, 265 Oscawana Lake
R o a d o n M o n d a y, A u g u s t
10, 2009, for the purpose of
considering the following
applications:
Communications: 5:30pm
Regular Meeting Start
Time: 6:00pm
AGENDA
REVIEW
1. Warex Terminal Corp.-
157 Bryant Pond Road
(TM: 74.-1-60/File: 2008-
0027)
The applicant is proposing
the construction of a new
pump island with two
(2) new fuel dispensers,
a canopy extension, and
parking lot expansion. The
site is located in the CC-2
T HE P UTNAM C OUNTY N EWS A ND R ECORDER
Theatre Music Tracks pres-
ents Broadway singer, Franc
D’Ambrosio, Saturday Au-
gust 15, at 8pm. Tickets are
$15 for adults and $12 for
children.
According to Hal Prince,
Tony award-winning direc-
tor of Phantom of the Opera,
Franc D’Ambrosio “looks
and acts like Marlon Brando
and sings like Mario Lanza.”
Join D’Ambrosio for a foray
into the life of Broadway,
complete with hit tunes and
anecdotes about performing
and growing up in the theatre.
D’Ambrosio started out in
the Bronx, in a family of
Westchester Concert Singers
Invite Singers to Audition
Currently in its 554th sea-
son, the Westchester Concert
Singers is extending an invi-
tation to singers in all voice
parts (S, A, T, B) to become
members. In preparation for
a January 10, 2010 concert,
“friendly” auditions will be
held in September. The con-
cert will feature Handel’s
Foundling Hospital Anthem
which also contains his fa-
mous Hallelujah Chorus, as
well as a selection of Men-
delssohn motets. The concert
will take place at the beautiful
chapel at Maryknoll with ac-
companiment by an orchestral
ensemble.
This will be the fifth sea-
son for the chorus’s Music
Director, Mark Bailey, who
also conducts the renowned
Legal
Notices
Zoning District and consists
of approximate 2.1 acres.
The Planning Board will
continue its review of the
project plans.
DISCUSSION
2. Kisslinger Robert- West
Shore Drive (TM:62.01-1-
3,4&5/File:2008-0026)
The applicant is proposing
the construction of a
single-family residence on
approximately 1.5 acres of
land located at the terminus
of West Shore Drive in the
R-3 Zoning District. The
Planning Board will review
a report from the Building
Department.
3. Feldman, Martin-Lee
Avenue (TM: 62.18-1-49)
WT5-05
The applicant wishes to
construct a shed, deck and
walkway on a 0.19 acre
p a r c e l o n L e e Av e n u e .
The parcel has frontage
on Lake Oscawana and the
Town Wetland Inspector has
referred the wetland permit
application to the Planning
Board. The Planning Board
will review a report from the
Building Department and
Wetland Inspector.
MISCELLANEOUS
4. HYH Subdivision –
B r o o k s i d e Av e n u e a n d
Pudding Street
(TM: 41.-2-13 & 41.15-1-
3/File: 41./206/1040&1041)
An application has been
filed for a proposed 15-
lot subdivision with a
proposed private road on
approximately 236.51
acres of land located in
the R-3 Zoning District.
The Planning Board will
continue its review of the
Subdivision, Major Grading
Permit and Wetlands Permit.
The Planning Board will
continue its review of the
Environmental Assessment
Forms and will declare its
intent to be Lead Agency
for SEQRA review.
INFORMAL DISCUS-
SION
5. Pine Brook Farm
Subdivision (Adorno) (TM#
63.-3-4.1)
The applicant is proposing
a 4-lot subdivision on ±60
acres of land located on
Peekskill Hollow Road and
the terminus of Boswell Road
in the R-3 Zoning District.
As currently proposed,
the proposed action would
maintain the existing tree
farm and would result in the
construction of three (3) new
dwellings.
APPROVAL OF MIN-
UTES
6. Approve Minutes of
July 27, 2009
Recycled Art at MA Museum
tunity to study at the famed
Vocal Academy of Lucca in
Italy and was also person-
ally invited to s tudy w ith
legendary tenor Luciano Pa-
varotti at his home in Pesaro.
As well as playing the role
of the Phantom over 3,000
times, Franc played Anthony
Corleone, the opera singing
son of Al Pacino in Francis
Ford Coppola’s Godfather III.
He had the honor of singing
the Academy Award-winning
theme song for the film.
Please call the Philipstown
Depot Theatre box office for
tickets to this event at 424-
3900.
Yale Russian Chorus and the
New Haven Oratorio Choir
and is a frequent lecturer at
Lincoln Center. His expertise
in baroque music will make
this concert season particu-
larly enjoyable for choral
singers who want to learn to
perform it in the manner in
which it was intended by its
composers.
Rehearsals are on Monday
evenings at the Pleasantville
Middle School from 7:45 to
10:15pm starting on Septem-
ber 14, 2009. For additional
information, call (914) 478-
0074. To learn more about
the chorus and its Director,
visit the chorus website at
www.WestchesterConcertS-
ingers.org.
LEGAL NOTICE
Notice of
Public Hearing
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE,
t h e P u t n a m Va l l e y To w n
Board will conduct a public
h e a r i n g o n We d n e s d a y,
August 12, 2009 at 6:00
p.m, on a proposed local
law to regulate and control
the emissions from outdoor
wood boilers in the Town of
Putnam Valley.
HEARING TO BE HELD,
at the Putnam Valley Town
Hall, 265 Oscawana Lake
Road, Putnam Valley, New
York.
Eileen Royael
Town Clerk
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE Have you taken a
WT 8a/2009 good photo recently?
July 30, 2009 Send it to the PCN&R.
Notice is hereby given
t h a t t h e To w n o f P u t n a m
Va l l e y h a s r e c e i v e d a
wetlands application from
the following applicant:
WT 17/09
Marion & Claude
Loewenstein
33 Hemlock Point Drive
North
TM: 62.-1-26
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF FORMATION
OF LIMITED LIABILITY
COMPANY. NAME: KNH
CONSTRUCTION LLC.
A r t i c l e s o f O rg a n i z a t i o n
were filed with the Secretary
of State of New York
SSNY) on 07/16/09. The
latest date of dissolution is
12/31/2060. Office
location: Putnam County.
SSNY has been designated
as agent of the LLC upon
whom process against it may
be served. SSNY shall mail
a copy of process to
the LLC, 105 Palmer Trail,
Carmel, New York 10512.
Purpose: For any lawful
purpose.
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF FORMATION
OF LIMITED LIABILITY
C O M PA N Y. N A M E :
M O N A C O R E A LT Y
M A N A G E M E N T, L L C .
A r t i c l e s o f O rg a n i z a t i o n
were filed with the Secretary
o f S t a t e o f N e w Yo r k
(SSNY) on 07/27/09. Office
location: Putnam County.
SSNY has been designated
as agent of the LLC upon
whom process against it
may be served. SSNY shall
mail a copy of process to the
LLC, c/o George Monaco,
276 Buckshollow Road,
Mahopac, New York 10541.
Purpose: For any lawful
purpose.
The Bannerman Island
Gallery is pleased to pres-
ent recent Bannerman Island
photos by Robert Rodriguez
Jr. The show will open at the
Bannerman Island Gallery on
August 8, 2009. A reception
to meet the artist will take
place from 4 to 6pm.
Trained as a musician, Rob-
ert Rodriguez Jr earned a
scholarship to attend Berklee
College of Music in 1987,
and graduated with a Bach-
elor’s degree and honors.
Over the first 15 years of his
professional life, he was a
successful musical arranger
and producer. But the allure
of nature remained constant,
and he eventually transitioned
to landscape photography,
and with it the potential to
express a more creative and
personal vision. Focusing on
the Hudson Valley allowed
Robert to discover not only
beautiful landscapes often
taken for granted, but also the
changing mood and character
of the region.
Rodriguez takes pride in
a hands-on approach to cre-
ating his expressive prints,
working on every stage, from
the initial exposure and pro-
cessing to printing and fram-
ing. His prints have been
Black Smoke Over the Hudson West Point Band Performs
with Flutist Jim Walker
A new exhibit of photographs by John Fasulo centers around
the 1974 Poughkeepsie Railroad Bridge Fire. The exhibit
opens on August 16 at Café Bocca, located on Mt. Carmel
Square in Poughkeepsie, and runs through November 15.
The show coincides with the bridge opening as the Walkway
Over The Hudson in early October.
From time to time,
we will print the best
photos we receive,
space permitting.
LEGAL NOTICE
The Board of Education,
P u t n a m Va l l e y C e n t r a l
School District, Putnam
Va l l e y, N Y, i n v i t e s a l l
qualified bidders to submit
sealed bids for:
RECONDITIONING OF
ATHLETIC EQUIPMENT
Specifications and
Instructions to Bidders may
be obtained at the Athletics
O ff i c e b e t w e e n t h e h o u r s
of 8:00 am. and 3:00 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, at
146 Peekskill Hollow Road,
Putnam Valley, NY 10579.
All bids are to be returned
to Mr. Paul N. Lee, Assistant
Superintendent for Business
and Finance, located in
the Business Office at the
High School, 146 Peekskill
Hollow Road, Putnam
Valley, NY 10579, before
the closing date and time for
the bids as follows without
further notice:
11:00 AM.
AUGUST 14, 2009
Prevailing Time
Non-Collusive Bidding
Certification must be
returned as part of the bid.
The Board of Education
reserves the right to reject,
waive, or refuse to waive
informalities on any and all
bids.
Bids opened and read
shall remain irrevocable
f o r a p er io d o f f o r ty - f iv e
(45) days.
Maureen Bellino
District Clerk
Putnam Valley Central
School District
Putnam Valley, NY 10579
purchased by private collec-
tors and commercial clients
throughout North America.
His photographs have also
been featured in publications
such as the New York Times.
Mr. Rodriguez recently pre-
sented a Bannerman Island
Photo Workshop, which will
be offered again on October
18, 2009.
A portion of the funds raised
from the sale of photographs
will be donated to The Ban-
n e r m a n C a s t l e Tr u s t , I n c .
to help preserve Bannerman
Castle on Pollepel Island.
Bannerman Castle Trust,
Inc. offers walking tours of
Bannerman Island on Satur-
days and Sundays through
October, on Hudson River Ad-
ventures vessel, The Pollepel.
Tickets are $30 per person.
Fund raising kayak tours are
offered through Hudson Val-
ley Outtfitters of Cold Spring,
Storm King Adventure Tours
of Cornwall-On-Hudson, and
Mountain Tops of Beacon.
For information about Rob-
ert Rodriguez Bannerman
Island Images and Bannerman
Island walking and kayak
tours call 845-234-3204 or
visit www.bannermancastle.
org.
John Fasulo
Uribe is one of 24 artists fea-
tured in a new exhibit Trash
Menagerie, at the Peabody
Essex Museum in Salem, MA.
Uribe has been making art
with recycled materials for
more than 30 years. His re-
spect for the earth and raw
resources has channeled his
creativity through sculpture
that transforms natural and re-
cycled materials, converting
the ordinary into the extraor-
dinary. Uribe revitalizes the
material and simultaneously
accomplishes stimulating the
viewer’s creativity by pro-
viding a visual expansion of
mundane, everyday objects.
His sculpture Black Stallion
was created by ripping and
converting the cardboard box
that most folks store away
until garbage day. This and
Standing Bull, a work that
was inspired by shredded
cardboard packaging mate-
rial, are proudly featured as
the introduction to the Trash
Menagerie exhibit.
According to the museum,
the goal of Trash Menagerie
is to enlighten the public to
the concept, “In the right
hands, even trash can be
beautiful.” From baking tins
T h e We s t P o i n t C o n c e r t
Band continues its popular
Music Under the Stars concert
series on Sunday, August 16,
at 7:30pm at West Point’s Tro-
phy Point Amphitheatre. The
program, entitled “A Night at
the Opera,” will feature guest
flutist Jim Walker. Come to
West Point to enjoy breathtak-
ing views of the Hudson River
and an evening of operatic
works with renowned flutist
Jim Walker. This concert is
free and open to the public.
Dynamic soloist, legendary
orchestral and studio musi-
cian, celebrated jazz flutist,
and an inspiration to count-
less students worldwide, Jim
Walker has enjoyed success
in all aspects of his musical
career. Following a stint per-
forming with the West Point
Band, Jim Walker was named
Associate Principal Flute in
t h e P i t t s b u rg h S y m p h o n y
and later won the Principal
Flute position with the Los
Angeles Philharmonic. After
seven seasons with the L.A.
P h i l h a r m o n i c , M r. Wa l k e r
organized the jazz quartet
to water bottles, piano keys
to cardboard, twenty-four
artworks are displayed of
animals evoked through the
imaginative reuse of rubbish.
“These artists collect and
transform trash in surpris-
ing ways, making beautiful
and whimsical animals out
of society’s discards, “ said
Jane Winchell, curator and
director of PEM’s Interactive
Art & Nature Center.
The Peabody Essex museum
is located just north of Boston
in Salem, MA. Trash Menag-
erie will on exhibit until June
of 2010. For more information
visit www.pem.org.
Free Flight and enjoyed much
success as a jazz flutist. Mr.
Walker has also been a first
-call studio flutist for the
better part of two decades and
can be heard on hundreds of
soundtracks and commercial
recordings. The breadth of
experience that Mr. Walker
brings to every performance
makes him a truly remark-
able soloist and will surely
make his performance with
the West Point Band an event
to remember.
Please allow extra travel
time for the 100 percent
vehicle and photo I.D. in-
spection at Stony Lonesome
and Thayer gates. Due to
changing security require-
ments at West Point, call the
Academy Band’s hotline at
845-938-2617, or check www.
westpoint.edu/special before
leaving for the concert.
For concert information,
cancellations and updates,
call the Academy Band’s 24-
hour hotline at (845) 938-
2617; or visit www.westpoint.
edu/band.

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out and buy a hotrod convert-
ible to appease a seemingly
unquenchable thirst for youth;
most guys, that is. Spanish
explorer Juan Ponce de León
allegedly searched for a foun-
tain of youth within the shal-
low pools of South Bimini
in an effort to rekindle his
RAY
GALLAGHER
formative years. Everybody
does something at one point
in their life in an effort to
restore that youthful sensa-
tion, but it’s a different type
of fellow who jumps back into
the boxing ring after seven
years of semi-retirement for
10 rounds of action against
another that hasn’t fought
competitively for 15 years.
Mahopac’s Don Swansen,
who owns Putnam Granite
and Alpha Combat on 100
Buckshollow Rd., hadn’t
been in a competitive bout
for nearly seven years until
Putnam Valley’s Joe Kenna
approached him with the idea
that the two former sparring
partners should settle up some
Mahopac’s Don Swansen lands a left on chin of Putnam
Valley/Kent’s Joe Kenna in their July 25 heavyweight bout
at the Brewster Ice Arena.
Send sports stories and news items to
editor@pcnr.com.
“unfinished business.” Ken-
na, the former 1990 Golden
Gloves novice champion who
ran Kenna’s Gym in Putnam
Valley while operating his
own contracting business,
approached Swansen, and the
two set the wheels in motion
for Fight Night at the Brewster
Ice Arena two Saturdays ago.
Nearly 1,000 people saw the
two former sparring partners
go toe-to-toe for the featured
1 0 - r o u n d e r, w i t h S w a n s e n
securing a decision on the
cards of all three judges.
Five other bouts preceded
the main event. The trimmer
Swansen, who came in at 195
pounds, threw the kitchen
sink at Kenna, but his plan to
take out the bigger 205-pound
Kenna via knockout was met
with equal resistance. Thus,
the fight went longer than
either man wanted.
“I wanted a quick backyard
brawl,” Swansen admitted.
“Brawlers are what we are.
My plan was to take him out
and be the last man standing,
but Joe’s a thick, tenacious
sonofagun and I had to settle
for the decision. He took ev-
erything I gave. I sucked him
into a brawl and he tried to
use his old-world tactics of
pushing me around the ring,
which I understand. I whaled
Ray Gallagher
Mahopac’s Don Swansen and his Alpha Combat handlers
rejoice after Swansen took a 10-round decision from Putnam
Valley/Kent-based Joe Kenna in their heavyweight bout July
25 at the Brewster Ice Arena.
his body and it aggravated me
to know end that he wouldn’t
go down.”
Kenna, to his credit, never
did go down. He was stag-
gered once; “by a head butt,”
he said. Still, at 43, he gave
it all he had, despite coming
up short. “We sparred but we
never got to square off in the
ring and that was always out
there between us—who would
win,” said Kenna, who now
plans to teach his USA-sanc-
tioned boxing at the Brewster
Ice Arena. “I got sucked into
the brawl. I wanted to out-
technique him and I thought
I did so in the first round, but
give him credit for sucking
me in and making me go toe-
to-toe. It’s all about mutual
respect, which I think we
have for each other. We both
appreciate the support of the
raucous crowd, and we need
to thank Mr. Steve Santini
for opening his facility to
us—my wife, Rosie, and my
kids, too. We just needed to
do this. I guess we know now
who the better fighter was.”
What I now know is that
when I hit my midlife crisis,
I’ll saddle up in a Mustang
convertible and drive across
the country before I climb
over the ropes and into a ring
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
Great Champlain-Hudson Paddle
It’s time once again to
celebrate the Hudson River.
The Great Champlain-Hudson
Paddle (GCHP) has begun
its ninth annual journey of
celebration down the Hudson.
This signature Q uadricen -
tennial legacy event entices
kayaking enthusiasts from
across the country and around
the world to experience the
Hudson Valley’s historic wa-
terway.
The 2009 GCHP features
37 seasoned paddlers that
will have the unparalleled
experience of traveling under
their own power nearly 200
miles from Moreau, Saratoga
Ray Gallagher
County to New York City,
enjoying the beauty and heri-
where I’m bound to get my
pretty little noggin nicked up.
These guys, though, they’re
another breed. Boxing has
been in their bloodstream
since adolescence, and the
practice of pugilism is far
more than the midlife crisis
Putnam Parades, Pictures, Picnics
I jokingly refer to.
“I’m hell-bent on making
an impact in this area for
kids to box,” said Swansen, Last Friday night’s Patter-
who started boxing at age 12 son Fire Department parade
and has been in the ring for and carnival was canceled,
nearly 30 years now. “It’s as wind and heavy rain clob-
either going to kill me or be bered Putnam. All “the best
really good for the area. Alpha laid plans of mice and men”
Combat is a great way for me were scuttled, including the
to promote the sport. I’ll be much-looked-forward-to, par-
in the ring today, tomorrow, ticipation of Chief Put Put and
and the next day, working his Indian Maidens, riding in
with kids and teaching them the C o u r i e r Jeep, followed
all I know.” by the Putnam County News
Interested parties can con- and Recorder Jeep. If I didn’t
tact Swansen at 845-628- have bad luck, I would have
ROCK or just stop by the no luck at all, so maybe it
facility on Buckshollow Rd. was all my fault. I had gone
Kenna hopes to do the same to extremes, going to the lo-
at the Brewster Ice Arena in cal dollar store to buy some
the near future. additional props to enhance
Santini was thrilled to have the appearance of the cars,
hosted the event and hinted including Halloween feath-
at additional boxing venues ered Indian masks in several
down the road. bright colors, also several
brightly-colored shaker toys,
big-eyed faces surrounded
PCNR.
by a hundred or more plastic
fingers, with an internal ball
that threw out colored lights.
COM Those gimmicks alone would
have made us look like a fire
truck, and suitable for any
parade. Perhaps it was all
B eacon R ecreation A nnounces
E xtended P ublic P ool H ours
Beginning August 3, the public pool at the
University Settlement Camp, located off
of Route 9D in Beacon, will be opened for
extended public hours during the week.
The new schedule is as follows:
Monday-Wednesday-Friday:
4pm to 6pm
Tuesdays and Thursdays: 3pm to 6pm
Saturdays and Sundays: 12pm to 4pm
T HE P UTNAM C OUNTY N EWS A ND R ECORDER
tage of the Hudson River and
its riverside communities.
They will be camping out in
state and local parks along
the way and visiting heritage
and cultural sites in the com-
munities in which they will
be staying.
Joining in the fun again this
year is Philipstown’s Build-
ing Bridges Building Boats,
a youth boating organization.
A group of young boaters,
ranging in age from 12 to 19,
will hit the water along with
their captains to accompany
the GCHP paddlers. Each
day of the paddle, up to as
many as 40 participants will
be navigating the waters of
the Hudson River together,
just a delusion of grandeur
on my part.
But the C ourier ’s best may
be yet to come if I can get
permission from the powers-
that-be in Lake Carmel’s Fire
Department, to be in their
upcoming parade on Friday,
August 14. I hope I can bring
the life and spirit of the Wap-
pinger back to his homeland,
if only for a brief, but glorious
return. I think it would make
my great grandmother, Etta
Smalley Wixon, happy in her
“Happy Hunting Ground.”
Sent in way too many pic-
tures (from the new Carmel
Courier outpost), so the
pictures my friends at 4-H
were looking for never got
printed. I took a couple of
pics, one with me and Grace
Trainer, age 8, (and Kevin’s,
my grandson’s newest girl
friend), with her 1 lb., 10 oz.
pond pickerel, the heaviest
fish caught in the 4-H Fishing
creating an incredible sight
for spectators from the shore
and the river.
In celebration of the
Hudson-Fulton-Champlain
Quadricentennial, this year’s
paddle has been extended by
nearly 50 miles. The Hudson-
Fulton-Champlain Quadri-
centennial commemoration
in New York marks the 400th
anniversary of Henry Hudson
and Samuel de Champlain’s
voyages along the river and
lake that bear their names, as
well as the 200th anniversary
of Robert Fulton’s success-
ful steamboat voyage, which
inaugurated steam commerce
on the Hudson River.
Derby. Another was a group
picture of the happy, smiling
kids that enjoyed another
fishing derby, and spending
the morning with all of them
made this old “Woodstock
Hippie” feel like a kid again.
Speaking of that, the Oasis
Club annual picnic at Fahn-
estock Park’s Pelton Pond,
where rainbow trout are
stocked, happened Monday.
Mama made her famous po-
tato salad and I was hoping
to coax another partner to
sing a duet or two with me.
Mama and I went up to
the Patterson Flea Market
Sunday in the rain. Not too
many folks set up there, but
I delivered a pic, taken with
me, to one of the vendors that
was there, and made a quick
run to a couple of vendors,
under tents. I found a hand-
carved fish with a “Bait For
Sale” sign hanging under it.
No room left in this house,
Page 15
Hudson-Fulton-Champlain
Quadricentennial Executive
Director Tara Sullivan said,
“Our waterways are the
common threads that define
our regions and celebrating
them is a central part of the
Quadricentennial. This year
we have an opportunity to
showcase the important role
that the Hudson River, Lake
Champlain, and the canals
that join them, have played
in the Empire State’s 400-
year history. On behalf of the
Hudson-Fulton-Champlain
Quadricentennial, we wish
all of our participants in this
year’s paddle a safe and fun
journey.”
but I can hang it under the
eave on the pantry, where the
vacated birdhouse finally fell
to pieces.
I received a letter from
Carmel’s Historical Society.
They (Mary Christenson and
Jean Costello) want to come
and visit my tipi. Return RSVP
note said it was built in 1895,
not something I remember
knowing (not unusual), but
I said okay, telling them to
bring a camera, cause I have a
lot of nostalgia here, and sent
back pictures of the house,
and one of Chief Put Put and
Vinny Leibell (I’m sure they
w i l l r e c o g n i z e Vi n n y, b u t
maybe not the Chief), so they
will know what they’re going
to be dealing with—should
be fun though!
I to ld th e m to b r in g m y
friend, County Historian Pat
Hauser, along too—she would
trip out here!
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EVENTS
HORSEMEN TRAIL FARM
TAG SALE
MULTI-FAMILY TAG SALE
this Sat, 8/8, from 9-5, 33 Fair
St. in Village. Everything goes:
furniture, housewares, costume
jewelry, clothing. Lots of cool
collectibles from the 50s, 60s.
MISC
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HORSEMEN TRAIL FARM
All offers considered. 1820's
timber P/B Farmhouse 1880's
carriage barn, sheds, pasture w/
1/2 mile rock walls. 20 ac.
RTE 9 Loc. 845-265-2665.
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COLD SPRING VILLAGE
Home: 3BR, 1+1/2 BTH, FPL,
Hd Wd Flrs, Garden, Off St.
pkng, + detached 2 story ga-
rage w/500 Sq Ft. office/artist
studio. Great location, walk to
train and shopping. $385,000.
by appt only 845-265-2944
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COLD SPRING VILLAGE
Forge Gate 2flr townhouse,
2BR, 1.5 BA, 3 balconies.
Faces West Point Foundry Pre-
serve. Very close to train. For
sale by owner $258,000. Call
Laura 516-435-3048
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only in an emergency.
PUTNAM VALLEY Dog con-
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your dog is missing and might
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dogs and sightings. Adoptions
are also available. 526-3293
DOGGIE DAY CARE &
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COLD SPRING MAIN ST
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COMMERCIAL SPACE
avail at 3021 Rte 9, Cold Spring.
Warehouse 1,600 sq. ft. with
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Great for any type of contrac-
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OFFICE SPACE 11' x 13'
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utilities except phone. Call
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COLD SPRING 2BDRM APT
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walk to train/shops. W/D , pkng
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Newly painted. One mo sec,
845-661-6632
GARRISON 3BDRM 2BATH
house renovated 1860 farm
house, beamed ceilings,
skylites, sub zero. Unique in-
holding in Fahnestock State
Park amid 3500 acres of forest,
lakes, water falls, meadows.
Garrison school, lawn care,
lake & beach permits incld.
$2400/mo 845-265-2519
COLD SPRING VILLAGE
large 2 bdrm w/closets located
at 211 Main Street, offers 1
bath, EIK, living room, laun-
Commercial office rental at The
Stone House. Excellent loca-
tion. Rte 9 at Putnam/
Westchester border. $475/mo.
Includes heat, electric, park-
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Properties 845-788-4191
BEAUTIFUL EXECUTIVE
level home w/2 mstr suites,
upstairs & down. River view
next to waterfall, fplce, ga-
rage, brand new kit, deck for
entertaining. West Bank
Hudson. $2900/mo. John 914-
589-3224
LAKE PLACID, NEW YORK
$680 - 7 nights. Available Fri,
Mar 12,, 2010. Ski Lodge -
sleeps 8, 2 bdrms and large
loft, large living room, wood
burning fplc, 40" HD TV,
Kitchen, 2 baths, large Jacuzzi
tub, sauna, two decks. Free
WiFi access in lodge 845-264-
4525
BERKSHIRES MASS
$490 - 7 nights. Available Sat,
Aug 29, 2009. One bdrm unit,
sleeps four, includes living
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Indoor & outdoor pools on site
845-264-4525
OFFICE SPACE 37 MAIN ST
Rent incl heat, elec, CAC, park-
ing. Next to train. Pls Call 845-
265-6301
GARRISON'S LANDING
2 offices, can be combined. 1
room 290 sq ft w/private bath
$790. 1 room 230 sq ft w/river
views $625. Heat + parking
included. Walk to train. 845-
424-3937
GARRISON/CORTLANDT
Manor. Unfurnished apt. Pri-
vate estate, 2 bdrms, dng rm,
central A/C. Wall to wall car-
pet, fplce, built-ins. All utils
incld. Premium cable. No pets.
$2200/mo 914-263-4695
SPACIOUS FIRST FLOOR
apt, 1BD w/office, butler's pan-
try, pocket doors. Walk to
train. $1450 + utils. Contact
JonCar realty 845-831-3331
TOTALLY RENOVATED
1BD w/office, washer/dryer,
new kitchen w/dishwasher, LR,
DR, Sun porch, 1 car garage.
Close to train. $1,400 + utili-
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$750-$850. contact JonCar
Realty 845-831-3331
PUTNAM VALLEY RENT
w/option to buy. $1500/mo.
completely renovated 2 BR
country cottage on 1/2 A. New
HW floors, kitch, bath, heat,
lake rtes. Energy efficient.
Refs. & 1mo security. 914-
621-1560
ONE BEDROOM SPACIOUS
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FOR SALE
ADIRONDACK CHAIRS
New $95 each, antique cup-
boards, farm tables, dressers,
more. Tompkins Corners.
Peekskill Hollow Road,
Putnam Valley 11-6 Sundays
or by appt. 845-225-6068
1998 SUBARU IMPREZA
Outback Sport. Runs perfectly.
AWD. Manual shift. 147,000
mi. Non-structural body rust
behind rear wheels. Needs AC
compressor. $2300. David 845-
265-3864
FABLED DAYTON-
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Beautiful condition including
teak stands, power supply,
owners manual and original
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HV Hospital’s Employees
Lauded for Excellence
Last year, 16 percent of
Hudson Valley Hospital
Center’s (HVHC) employees
never took a sick day— impres-
sive considering that nation-
wide, health care workers are
experiencing increasing num-
bers of occupational injuries
and illnesses, according to the
National Centers Disease Con-
trol. What makes this figure
even more extraordinary, is that
99 percent of HVHC’s staff
likes to come to work, accord-
ing to a Press Ganey tri-state
survey.
“These figures show that our
employees are extremely sat-
isfied with their jobs,” says
Jeane Costella, Vice President
of Human Resources at HVHC.
Warmer England ca 1830-1850
w/carved wooden handle. won-
derful condition w/great patina.
Asking $140. 917-488-5232
PATTERSON FLEA MARKET
Rte 22, Patterson, NY. Every
Sunday, 8-4. New and Old
items. Dealer Space avail-
able$35, 845-265-4414 or
www.PattersonFleaMarket.com
LOST & FOUND
LOST LONG HAIRED CAT
Black/white (Tuxedo) 2 yrs old
male, name Mr. Tibbs. Last
seen Cloud Bank Road and Old
Manitou Road Garrison. Has
tags and microchip, very
friendly. Reward. call 845-424-
4021 or 4404. Or call 239-877-
1938
FOUND GRAY CAT
Rte 9 and Philipse Brook Rd
area, Garrison. Neutered male
gray with light brown spots.
No collar, very skinny. 917-
941-1954
“And with that satisfaction
comes a sense of commitment
and loyalty.” Recently, the hos-
pital honored its employees at
the 29th Employee Recognition
Awards dinner at the Villa
Barone in Mahopac.
Of the 1,000 people employed
at Hudson Valley Hospital
Center, 161 employees had
perfect attendance. In addition,
133 employees were honored
for their years of service to
Hudson Valley Hospital Cen-
ter, including 64 employees
with five years; 32 with 10
years; 17 with 15 years; and 11
with 20 years.
For more information about
Hudson Valley Hospital Cen-
ter, visit www.hvhc.org.

CRYSTAL CLEAR WINDOW
Cleaning Service. Specializing
on all shapes and sizes, store,
office, & home. Free Estimates,
fully insured."Got Windows"?
Year round service. Call 845-
431-6967.
tios. New lawns installed/
maintained. Lic/Insured. Potluck! Solarfest 2009 &
zoning changes recap Aug
www.create-a-scape.us 845-
6 Roast Goat ready 7pm Thurs.
424-2323
Info 845-265-2665
horsemen@localnet.com
HUD VALLEY AUCTIONEERS
Antique and Estate buyers
commission sales, auctions
held monthly, 432 Main St.
Beacon 845-838-3049, Neil
Vaughn. For info visit www.
hudsonvalleyauctioneers.com
2008 COLLEGE GRAD
working in Stamford, CT needs
used car, good cond./price to
come home on weekends. Mike
845-265-3482. Early calls OK,
not after 8pm, please.
dry, heat/hot water, off Street
parking included. Pets allowed,
ask for Mitch on Mobile 914-
263-4689 or office 212-447-
6206. You can also contact Pat
at Limited Editions 845-265-
3111, listed on MLS. rent is
$1500/mo.
COLD SPRING/BEACON 9D
Mins, DIA, I84, RR, 70 NYC,
Hudson Views, Boats, 3bdrm,
den, 2 bth, $1600 914-584-
7137 or 914-960-0069
LAKE VALHALLA PRI-
VATE contemporary lake front
home. 3 bdrms + office 2 1/2
bths, 3300 sq ft. Gabled roof,
cedar shakes, panoramic view.
Private beach, rowboat/canoe/
tennis court. $2800/mo. call cell
914-260-2970 or 845-265-2300
COLD SPRING 1BR 1BA
cottage for rent in heart of vil-
lage. Private setting, W/D, off-
street pkg. $1300/mo + utils.
Refs, secs, call Alberto 917-
709-0358

COLD SPRING VILLAGE

2 bdrm 1 bath, lr/dr, EIK, W/D,
ample storage, walk to every-
thing, most pets OK, avail im-
mediately, $1550 845-406-
5784

2 BDRM APT COLD SPRING

walk to everything, walk in
closets, hrdwd flrs, off st. pkng,
heat. Laundry on premises.
$1300/mo. 845-265-3030