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Wednesday, August 26, 2009 Philipstown & Putnam Valley 50¢

Dueling Over Health Care Foreclosures

Reach All-
Time High
by Eric Gross
County officials are call-
ing it a sign of the times:
Putnam’s foreclosure actions
and judgments have reached
all time highs.
During a meeting of the
Legislature’s Economic De-
velopment Committee last
week, Legislator Dan Bir-
mingham of Brewster, who
chairs the panel, forecast a
“doubling in foreclosures by
year’s end. This is a sad in-
dication of how the economy
is affecting local property
owners. We as a government
M i c h a e l B r e n d a n D o u g h e rt y must do all we can in mak-
John Hall speaks at his health care forum while challenger Greg Ball looks on.
Angst Spurs Action
Worried property owners besiege town hall over zoning
by Joe Lindsley Jr.
The Philipstown Town Hall
has been unusually busy in
the past week. According to
Town Clerk Tina Merando,
in her 17 years of service,
she has never seen so many
people requesting copies of
official documents from the
town. In fact, so many people
have showed up at the town
hall issuing Freedom of Infor-
mation Act (FOIA) requests
that Merando has “made up
packages” of pre-filled ap-
plications. Some visitors to
the building report that the
copy machine has been run-
ning virtually nonstop.
What are they seeking?
“It’s people asking for the
comprehensive plan, new zon-
ing information, and about
how much Joel Russell has
been paid,” Merando said.
Russell, a land use attorney
and planning consultant, wrote
Philipstown’s new compre-
hensive plan along with a town
committee. Russell has been
paid $170,000 by Philipstown
since 2001.
As part of the plan under
consideration, Philipstown
might adopt new zoning laws,
which, while allowing current
land use to continue, will place
restrictions on much of the
land in the town. When land
owners sell their property,
or if they seek to expand a
business, the new restrictions
might severely limit the way
the land can be used.
Russell notes on his website
that he is currently a fellow
of the Glynwood Center in
Cold Spring, “where he is
developing an advanced train-
ing program in drafting land
use regulations that address
issues of climate change and
sustainable development.”
Besides working for the Town
of Philipstown, Russell also
works for Open Spaces, Hud-
son Highlands Land Trust,
and Scenic Hudson.
“Both visionary and prac-
tical, I break through stale-
mates between developers and
conservationists,” Russell’s
(See Angst on Page 10)

Waterfront Lights to Change

by Michael Brendan
Dougherty
Around the country, forums
on health care reform have
sparked intense debate and
resistance, and the 19th New
York Congressional district
is no different. Democratic
Congressman John Hall and his
presumptive Republican chal-
lenger, Assemblyman Greg
Ball, held separate meetings on
health care reform last week,
each meeting simmering with
the passions of engaged citi-
zens.
Assemblyman Ball’s town-
hall event, the first of the two,
brought a big and sometimes
raucous crowd of his support-
ers. Ball, and his audience,
largely covered the reasons
why health care reform as
currently proposed by the
Obama administration should
not be enacted. Congressman
Hall’s gathering the follow-
ing evening was sponsored by
the NAACP, which initially
refused to allow entrance to
non-members, but Hall re-
ing sure that the burdens of
government don’t fall hardest
sponded to the complaints of on those who are the most
would-be attendees (including vulnerable.”
Assemblyman Ball) gathered Information provided by
outside the venue—and per- the Office of Real Property
haps to Mr. Ball’s accusation Tax Services indicated that
that Hall prefers to work in for the first half of the year,
“scripted settings”—by agree- 269 foreclosure actions had
ing to allow as many citizens taken place across Putnam,
as could legally fill the hall. which compares to 140 for
On Wednesday at the Ho- the same period in 2008.
tel Sienna in Fishkill, Greg
Ball invited participants to Forecasting
give their own thoughts on
health care. The forum at- a doubling of
tracted more than double the
(See Dueling on Page 11) foreclosures by
year’s end

A Case of Mistaken Identity As the nation’s economic

Sheriff’s department searches for teen, finds him in county jail
by Eric Gross and
Michael Brendan Dougherty
It was an unbelievable end-
ing to a day-long search for
a missing teenager,when the
16-year-old Guatemalan na-
tive was found inside the
Putnam Correctional Facility
under a false identity.
Last Thursday, under the
direction of Captain Rich-
ard Stellacci of the Sheriff’s
Department, more than 100
volunteers, firefighters, EMS
providers, and police, repre-
senting agencies on the state,
county, city, and town levels,
spent eight hours in scorching
heat scouring the hills and
dales, mountains, bodies of
water, and neighborhoods in
Keeping an Eye on the Nation’s Nonprofits
by Joe Lindsley Jr.
Americans give more to
charity than any other na-
Marion and John Dugan of Philipstown
Brewster searching for the
boy, who had reportedly last
been seen outside a popular
Main Street convenience store
at 11pm on August 15.
Sheriff Smith’s rivals in the
race for the Republican nomi-
nation for sheriff pounced in
press conferences the follow-
ing day. Former NYPD Cap-
tain Andrew DeStefano called
it “a complete breakdown in
communication, a complete
breakdown in law enforcement
policy. This would not happen
if you had a Sheriff who was
a police commander.”
Judge Jim Borkowski, an-
other challenger, also criti-
cized the sheriff. “This weeks
events demonstrate the best of
Putnam county and the worst
tion, and typically they ex-
pect their money to go where
they intend. The Internal
Revenue Service has signifi-
picture darkened this year, the
Z a c h a ry A i l e s Hudson Highlands Land Trust
monthly rate of foreclosures
increased, with 21 reported Seagulls rest on the light poles at the Cold Spring waterfront A computer generated image of the proposed “panoramic
in January and 47 in June. on an August afternoon. bollards” at the Cold Spring waterfront.
of Putnam County,” he said.
“The community, when noti- Likewise, foreclosure judg- by Joe Lindsley Jr. $55-thousand dollars to ac- mental movement to reduce enhance both visibility and
fied of a missing child, spent ments also increased dramati- quire the new lights. Instal- the amount of light humans security at night, while reduc-
night and day searching ... cally, with 68 reported for While at first sight the Cold lation fees are not included project into the atmosphere. ing electricity usage. They
they didn’t care what his race the first six months of 2008 Spring waterfront may not in that amount. Light pollution is seen by provided computer-generated
was ... The community came and 104 reported for the first seem to be in need of fixing, This week the land trust re- environmentalists as a waste photographs illustrating the
together as never before.” half of 2009. plans are underway to take ceived a $2,000 grant from The of energy that is disruptive difference between present
“All these volunteers, and Legislator Dini LoBue, who down all the existing tall pole Hudson River Valley National to ecosystems and that poses lighting and the potential of
firefighters, first respond- also serves on the committee lighting lampposts pictured Heritage Area which will go an unspecified health threat. the new technology.
ers came out because of the along with Legislator Tony above and install new shorter toward buying the bollards. When Chmar and his as- Some experts, though, while
incompetence of Sheriff Don Fusco, described the situation hip height lamps called pan- Andrew Chmar, executive sociates, Tim Culbert of the praising panorama bollards
Smith,” Borkowski said. as “tragic. People are losing orama bollards lights around director of HHLT, initially New York City-based architec- for their lack of glare, have
“They were all led on a wild their homes for no fault of the bandstand by the end of proposed the landscape light- tural firm Imrey-Culbert and cautioned against using them
goose chase.” their own. Job losses, illness, October. ing changes at a village board Oliver Heller, architectural due to concerns that their low
Cold Spring’s Kevin Mc- and the high cost of living The project, a joint venture workshop in February 2008. sales associate with ERCO height might not allow for
Conville, the Democratic are the major factors in this of the Village of Cold Spring His organization’s goal is to Lighting, Inc. presented to facial recognition of those
candidate for sheriff, said, sad equation.” and the Hudson Highlands bring “dark sky technology” the village workshop eighteen in the area.
“we should never be in the Fusco believes the county Land Trust (HHLT), has a to the village’s waterfront. months ago, they said a move Opponents of the new lights
position of not knowing who must begin an immediate price tag of approximately The term refers to an environ- to change the lighting would (See Lights on Page 10)
our detainees are and what campaign to attract “quality
their needs may be.” industry, resulting in the cre-
( S e e S h e r i ff o n P a g e 11 ) ation of jobs and tax relief.”
Scenic Hudson Buys 13 Acres next to Foundry
Special to the PCN&R the river, West Point and the Hudson plans to create a spectacular Hudson High-
Taking another step in its
Hudson Highlands.
A home on the property was
world-class “outdoor mu-
seum” telling the story of
lands views.
“With its historic foundry
cant reporting requirements long-term financial health. campaign to Save the Land built circa 1830 for William this 19th-century industrial ruins and stunning Foundry
for nonprofit organizations, If an organization relies on That Matters Most, Scenic Kemble, co-founder of the powerhouse that manufac- Cove, few places in the Hud-
but it can be difficult for an only a few key donors, it will Hudson has purchased 13 nearby West Point Foundry, tured some of America’s first son Valley contain as much
average donor to determine receive lower marks than one acres next to the organiza- whose ruins lie within West steam engines and locomo- history and natural beauty
whether a charitable orga- that has built up a broad base tion’s West Point Foundry Point Foundry Preserve. Both tives, as well as the Parrott as West Point Foundry Pre-
nization is spending money of support, less contingent Preserve. the house and its grounds are gun, a cannon credited with serve. This transaction en-
wisely or wasting it on ad- on the whims or fate of a One of the largest primarily largely unmodified since the winning the Civil War. Dis- sures that development will
ministrative largess. handful of donors. undeveloped parcels in this 19th century; author Washing- plays also will explore the not encroach on this national
In the face of this, Gar- Additionally, the service historic village, the hilltop ton Irving was said to have stunning ecological renewal treasure as we work to make
rison residents reports on property features a mix of been a frequent guest of the of this 87-acre property, which it one of America’s premier
lawn and woodlands overlook- Kembles. Scenic Hudson is Scenic Hudson purchased in industrial-heritage attrac-
John and Marion Charity donor privacy
ing Foundry Cove, a popular seeking potential users for the 1996 to halt development of tions,” said Scenic Hudson
Dugan created
Charity Navi- Navigator’s four policies, concern for
a key
destination for kayakers and building and intends to make a hotel complex. The pre- President Ned Sullivan.
gator in 2001 to star rating system m a n y ; 2 , 1 0 0 bird watchers. Lying within the site a community asset. serve is listed on the National “Our family first ap-
evaluate the in- has had an impact of the chari- the state-designated Hudson The property was acquired Register of Historic Places proached land trusts 20 years
tegrity of Ameri- ties it rates Highlands Scenic Area of from the Campbell family, de- and recognized by the fed- ago, hoping to keep the place
can nonprofits. have no such Statewide Significance, the scendants of William Kemble eral government’s Preserve from commercial develop -
Today the service, with its policy, while 2,550 have very land is visible from the adjoin- who have owned the house America program. ment. Now we know it’s safe,”
extensive website, monitors strict policies. The remaining ing heavily traveled Metro- since the early 20th century. Scenic Hudson also owns said Alice Campbell Romano.
5,448 charities using a four- 800 allow donors to remove North commuter railroad line, Scenic Hudson Land Project Foundry Dock Park on Cold Funds for this transaction
star rating system. Due to their names from any lists the Hudson River and points Manager Matt Shipkey final- Spring’s waterfront. Site of came from Scenic Hudson’s
the number of nonprofits, the t h a t m i g h t b e s h a r e d w i t h on its western shore. From the ized the purchase. the foundry’s wharf, it fea- L i l a A c h e s o n a n d D e Wi t t
organization only looks at other organizations. property there are excellent A t a d j a c e n t We s t P o i n t tures a small-boat launch and Wallace Hudson Valley Land
those with more than $500,00 (See Charities on Page 10) views of Constitution Marsh, Foundry Preserve, Scenic viewing decks that provide Preservation Endowment.
in public support.
Even as the IRS strengthens
its 990 reporting require-
ments, Charity Navigator PUBLIC HEARING What’s Inside
has been seeking ways to
measure the actual effective-
NOTICE News Opinion Schools
ness of America’s nonprofits, P h i l i p s to w n
a relatively unprecedented
The ABCs of the
goal and one that sends shiv- Notice is hereby given, that the Town Board of Phil- BUS SCHEDULES
ers down the spines of some ipstown will conduct a Public Hearing on September 3, Unemployment in Back to School
nonprofit executives. 2009 at 7:30 p.m. at the Town Hall, 238 Main Street, Putnam Hits Record Experience and
According to its extensive Cold Spring. The purpose is to hear comments for/ High School Board
and award-winning website, against the proposed increase and improvement of the Letters to the Editor Meeting Calendar
Charity Navigator measures facilities of the Garrison’s Landing Water District.
the day to day functioning of See notice on page 16 for more details. pages 14-15
nonprofits as well as their page 2 page 6
Page 2 T HE P UTNAM C OUNTY N EWS A ND R ECORDER Wednesday, August 26, 2009

Mark Your Calendar – Meetings This Week

Thursday 8/27 Friday 8/28 Monday 9/1 Tuesday 9/2 Wednesday 9/3
7:00 PM - PVCSD BOE
Meeting - PVHS Cafeteria 6:00 PM - PV
7:00 PM - Cold Spring ZBA No Meetings Scheduled Planning Board 7:30 PM -Cold Spring 7:30 PM-Philipstown
7:30 PM -Philipstown PV TOWN HALL CLOSED 7:30 PM - Philipstown ZBA Board Weekly Workshop Board Weekly Workshop
Planning Board (Public
Hearing, VFW Hall)

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C orrections Putnam Unemployment Rate Highest in 20 Years
There was another bear sighting last week. Lorraine by Eric Gross of Brewster, who chairs the The NYS Labor Department of unemployment for both
The website listed at the end of our 8/12/09 article
O’Keeffe, who lives on Hustis Road, off of Route 9, visited Economic Development Com- released its monthly report last Westchester and Rockland; 7.9
on St. Luke’s Nursery School was an old one. The cor-
the PCN&R office to report that she had seen something Putnam’s rate of unemploy- mittee, called the number “so- week, indicating 17,900 jobs percent in Columbia, and 8.1
rect website for St. Luke's Nursery School is as follows:
unusual investigating her garden hose hanging coiled in the ment is the highest in 20 years. bering. The economy has been lost throughout the Hudson percent in Dutchess County.
www.stlukesnurseryschool.com
yard and realized that it was a young (not a cub) bear. After The Putnam Legislature’s on a downward spiral nationally. Valley in July, upping the total John Nelson, an analyst
Our 8/19/09 article entitled "Monitoring Marathon" in-
the animal ambled off she investigated and found a bees’ Economic Development Com- We in Putnam County have be- to more than 745,000 people with the New York State De-
correctly stated that part of the former Marathon Battery
nest inside the hose rack. The brave lady didn’t seem at all mittee received the disturb- gun to feel the pinch, as well.” who have become unemployed partment of Labor, told the
factory site is now owned by Scenic Hudson. Marathon
alarmed, and laughingly said it reminded her of Winnie the ing news at its meeting last Legislator Tony Fusco of in the nine-county region in PCN&R the greatest loss of
Battery did not own the property now known as the West
Pooh and his honey jar. Thursday night—7 percent Mahopac Falls, who also the past year. jobs was in the areas of trade,
Point Foundry Preserve, which is owned by Scenic Hudson.
In this issue we are offering bus schedules for both the of the county’s population is serves on the committee Seven thousand residents transportation, and utilities:
However, the Superfund Cleanup Site which the EPA web-
Haldane and Garrison school districts. Putnam Valley district out of work. with Legislator Dini LoBue of Putnam were unemployed “Professional and business
site refers to as the " 70-acre Marathon Battery Co. site"
families will get theirs in the mail direct from the district. The numbers compare to of Mahopac, agreed that the in July as compared to 2,500 services were next, followed
extended beyond the boundaries of the factory itself and
Be sure to pencil in your Board of Education meeting dates a 4.4 percent unemployment number of unemployed Putnam in July 2008. by manufacturing positions.”
included parts of Foundry Cove and Constitution Marsh.
for the year, also listed in this issue. rate a year ago and a dis- residents was “scary. This is Putnam’s rate of unemploy- On a brighter note, Nelson
As we look forward to part two of Don McDonald’s

Shea Gets the Nod

tant reminder that in 1998, a hardship. We must do more ment, while much higher than said employment gains took
charming history of the movie theater in Cold Spring, don’t Putnam’s 2.2 percent rate of for our local constituents by the rate recorded in June 2008, place in the fields of educa-
forget that you can get current movie listings for all of our unemployment was the low- attracting business and de- is still the lowest in the entire tion and health care services,
local theaters online at pcnr.com. Just click on “Movies.” est in all of New York State. velopment to our towns and region. The Labor Department where 3,700 positions were
The Independence Party Candidate Richard Shea
The listings are updated every Friday. Legislator Dan Birmingham villages.” reported a 7.5 percent rate filled during the past month.
has endorsed Richard Shea said: “On behalf of myself,
Finally, a Happy Birthday to all of these friends and neigh-
for Philipstown Supervisor, John and Betty, I would like
bors: Leanne Kearns, Elizabeth Hynes, Elisa Barlie, Margaret
and John Van Tassel and Betty to thank everyone would par-
Sternberg, Michael Evans, Kenny Dini, Julianne Starr Fiala,

Sales Tax Revenue in Free Fall

Budney for Philipstown Town ticipated in this effort. This
Kerry Downes, Jake Burke, Larry Turner, Kathyrine Thorpe,
Council for the 2009 General is a great start for our Phil-
Lewis Brighton, Bhaktiben Shah, Cameron Harper O’Dell,
Election to be held on Tues- ipstown slate. Thank you for
Chloe Wareham-Gordon, Cory Lyons, Edward R. Finch, Jr.,
day, November 3. your endorsement.”
Dakota Kannenberg, Kristen Savastano, and Betty Budney! by Eric Gross
Putnam County sales tax
revenue is in a free-fall with
no relief in sight. The coun-
ty legislature’s Audit and
Administration Committee
received its monthly report
Monday evening indicating
a $496,137 decline in sales
tax receipts from the same
period a year ago.
For the first seven months
of 2009, county coffers are
down by $3.75 million re-
sulting from the economic
downward spiral.
Legislator Vincent Tamag-
na of Cold Spring forecast a
“difficult budget year. Our
constituents are being faced
with a horrible choice, since
without sales tax revenue,
property taxes will rise dra-
matically. People can’t af-
ford high taxes, so elected
officials must make county
government more efficient.
This is our goal and our re-
sponsibility in the upcoming
budget process that gets un-
derway in September.”
Legislator Sam Oliverio
o f P u t n a m Va l l e y a g r e e d ,
calling the current economy wake-up call, when sales receipts over the previous
“very frightening times. We tax receipts plummeted by year. July’s numbers continue
never anticipated this big a $1.7 million compared to downward with $496,000 less
hit on our sales tax revenue. March, 2008. collected than in 2008.
Without sales tax receipts, The free-fall was on. In Last year, the county col-
the county has to move to April, receipts dropped by lected $51 million in sales
property tax—which poses a $259,000, followed by May’s tax or $6 million more than
very dangerous scenario—or dismal shopping picture when in 2007.
else cut services which no sales tax revenue fell by an- Legislature Chairman Tony
one wants. The 2010 budget other $609,000. In June, the Hay said the county needed a
process that gets underway picture darkened even more “miracle” just to come close
in a week or two promises when the county received to those numbers this year.
to be extremely convoluted.” a $917,000 hit in sales tax
Legislator Dan Birming-
ham of Brewster said if the
current trend continues, Put-
nam will experience a 16
percent decline in sales tax,
or $7 million for the year.
Birmingham called on County
Executive Robert Bondi to
open the current 2009 budget
in order to make cuts. “Pain-
ful reductions have to be
made now in order to prevent
a catastrophic situation from
developing in 2010,” he said.
Putnam’s sales tax rev-
enue increased for the first
two months of the year, by
$ 8 2 , 0 0 0 i n J a n u a r y, a n d
$138,000 in February. Com-
missioner of Finance William
Carlin said March was the

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Obituaries
Elizabeth V. Bitil Marion Corcoran
Elizabeth V. Bitil, age 90, bel McDonough of Fishkill; Marion Corcoran, age 87, of Beacon, James and his
lifelong resident of Cold two grandchildren, Joseph of Cold Spring, passed away wife Michele Corcoran of
Spring, passed away peace- McDonough and Michel Ber- p e a c e f u l l y o n We d n e s d a y, Hopewell Junction, Thom-
fully at home on Thursday, lingieri; five great grandchil- August 19, 2009, at her home. as Corcoran of Greenwich,
August 20, 2009. d r e n , J o s e p h J r. , M a r i s s a , Born May 27, 1922, in New CT, and Theresa Corcoran
Born in Cold Spring on Sep- Sara, Jenna, and Kathleen; York City, she was the daugh- of Cold Spring. One sister,
tember 21, 1918, she was the and many nieces and nephews. ter of the late Patrick Joseph Nora Cameran of Edinburgh,
ST. MARY’S OUR LADY OF FIRST PHILIPSTOWN daughter of the late Ralph and She was predeceased by two and Mary Margaret (Veale) Scotland, and two grandchil-
EPISCOPAL CHURCH LORETTO CATHOLIC PRESBYTERIAN REFORM SYNAGOGUE Frances (Cervone) Landolfi. brothers, John Landolfi and Whelan of County Waterford, dren, Amanda and Kathleen
IN THE HIGHLANDS CHURCH CHURCH OF P.O. Box 94 Mrs. Bitil was a retired Joseph Landolfi, and five Ireland. Corcoran also survive her.
1 Chestnut St. Fair Street, Cold Spring PHILIPSTOWN Cold Spring, NY 10516 seamstress, having worked sisters, Amelia Serino, Rose Mrs. Corcoran worked as One brother, Joseph Anthony
Cold Spring (845) 265-3718 Academy & Cherry THE HIGH HOLY DAYS at the former S & A Togs, Lyons, Eleanor McConville, a secretary at Columbia Uni- Whelan, predeceased her.
Fr. Shane Scott www.ourladyoflorettocs.com Streets Services led by Can- Inc. in Cold Spring. She Mary McCaffrey, and Julia versity in New York for many A Mass of Christian Burial
Hamblen, Rector, 265- Fr. Brian McSweeney, Cold Spring - 265-3220 torShoshana Lash, Or- was a devoted wife, mother, Mancari. years, and more recently for was held on August 22 at St.
253Mr. Ron Greene, Pastor Rev. Leslie Mott, Pastor ganist Douglas Keilitz a n d g r a n d m o t h e r, a n d a c - A Mass of Christian Burial Merritt Meridian in Beacon. Mary, Mother of the Church,
Senior Warden, Masses: Sat. 5:30pm, Sun. www.presbychurchcoldspring. All Services at St. tive parishioner of Our Lady was held on August 22 at Our She was a longstanding pa- in Fishkill, followed by in-
265-3624 7 : 3 0 a m , 9 , & 11 : 4 5 a m . , org Mary’s Parish House of Loretto Church in Cold Lady of Loretto Church, fol- rishioner of St. Mary’s Roman terment in Cold Spring Cem-
www.stmaryscoldspring. Weekdays: 8:15am, St. Jo- email: FPCP@verizon. Sat. Sept. 12: Shabbat/ Spring. She was also a mem- lowed by interment in Cold Catholic Church in Fishkill etery. Donations may be made
dioceseny.org seph’s - Garrison, Sun., net S’lichot Services, 9:30am, ber of Court Rita of Catholic Spring Cemetery. In lieu of who also loved sewing and in Mrs. Corcoran’s name to
Sun. Masses: 8am (spoken); 10:15am. Holy Days: 8:15am Worship Service: 10am Discussion, 10:30am Daughters. flowers, donations may be was a gifted seamstress. Hospice of Westchester and
10:30am (sung); Sunday & 7:30pm Mass, Holy Day Chancel Choir Rehearsal: Fri. Sept. 18: Rosh Hasha- She is survived by her made in Mrs. Bitil’s name to She is survived by her loving Putnam, 540 White Plains
school in Parish Hall dur- Vigil: 530pm Wednesdays 7pm nah Evening Services, 8pm loving husband, Joseph V. Philipstown Volunteer Am- husband, Michael Corcoran Rd., Suite 300, Tarrytown,
ing 10:30 mass Confessions: Sat., 4:30-5pm Office Hours: Tue, Wed & Sat. Sept. 19: Rosh Hasha- “Chick” Bitil, of the home bulance Corp, 14 Cedar St., of the home address, and four NY 10591-5132.
Thurs. Fri. & Sun.: AA Wed/Sun Sept 13/16 - “A Thu, 8-12 nah Morning Services, 10am address; one daughter, Isa- Cold Spring, NY,10516. children: Mary Pat Corcoran
in parish hall, 8pm Parish Mission” w/ Fr. An- Sun. Sept. 27: Kol Nidre
gelus Shaughnesy, 7pm, dif- UNITED METHODIST Evening Services, 8pm
ferent topics each night CHURCHES OF COLD Marie Markis
FRANCISCAN FRIARS Mon. Sept. 28: Yom Kippur,
Bingo - Thursdays, doors SPRING & SOUTH
OF THE ATONEMENT
Route 9, Garrison open 6pm, first game begins HIGHLAND (Garrison)
morning services, 10am, dis-
cussion, 1:30pm, afternoon
Ceremonies at Graymoor Marie Markis, 79, of Put-
nam Valley, passed away with
ley Senior Center and all the
wonderful friends she made
424-3671 7 : 1 5 p m . $ 1 , 5 0 0 i n To t a l (265-3365) services, 3:30pm, communi- her family at her side on there.
graymoorcenter@
atonementfriars.org
Cash Prizes. Concessions
available.
South Highland UMC,
19 Snake Hill Rd.
ty break fast immediately fol-
lowing Afternoon Services
Sister Professes Her Vows August 21, 2009.
She is survived by her lov-
Because she had such love
and compassion for animals,
Sunday Eucharist - 11am, Weekly Events: Adoration of Garrison Sat. Oct. 3: Shabbat/Suk- ing family, daughter Suzanne donations in her name are
Pilgrim Hall. the Blessed Sacrament, Mon. Cold Spring UMC, kot services at Surprise (Eugene) Mauriello, grand- asked to the Putnam Humane
Daily Mass - Mon. - Sat. 7pm; Miraculous Medal: 216 Main Street Lake Camp,9:30am, Suk- children Lauren and Rebecca Society 68 Old Route 6 Car-
11:30am. Wed., after Mass. Ro s a r y, Pastor Margaret kah Building by the Lake, Mauriello, Richie, Melissa, mel, NY 10512.
Mondays - Holy Hour, 8pm. Sat. after Mass. (Peggy) Laemmel 10:30am, services Jessica, Matthew, Michael, A Mass of Christian burial
Centering Prayer - 8pm. South Highland in Garrison For more information call and Christopher Markis and will take place on August
Monthly Prayer Meeting 2nd ST. PHILIP’S CHURCH worship service at 9:30am. 265-8011 and leave a mes- two great-grandchildren. She 26, 2009, at St. Columbanus
Sunday of every month at IN THE HIGHLANDS Cold Spring worship service sage or e-mail philipstown- was pre-deceased by her be- church 122 Oregon Road,
2pm. Recovery Inc. every 1101 Route 9D, Garrison at 11am. reformsynagogue @gmail. loved husband, George Paul Cortlandt Manor, NY, 10567
Wednesday, 7:30pm. stphilips.highlands.com Sat. Sept. 12 - Bake Sale, com Markis, and her two sons at 10am.
Sat. Aug. 27 - Career Rev. Francis H. Geer, Rec. Foodtown, 9:30am-noon Richard Dennis and Robert Arrangements are under
Coaching Workshop 7pm, 424-3571 - e-mail: Sat. Oct. 10 - Bake Sale, Markis. the direction of the Clinton
REFORM TEMPLE OF
res. req’d stphilips@highlands.com Foodtown, 9:30am-noon Mrs. Markis greatly enjoyed Funeral Home Peekskill, NY.
PUTNAM VALLEY
Renewal Farmers’ Mar- Summer schedule: 362 Church Road her time at the Putnam Val-
k e t : E v e r y F r i d a y, 1 0 - 3 , 8am - Holy Communion COLD SPRING
BAPTIST CHURCH Putnam Valley
10am - Main Service; child- Rabbi Allen Darnov St. John’s Church, Gray- vows which you have just
care available for 10am ser- (American Baptist moor, in Garrison, was the professed in the congregation
ST. JOSEPH’S CHAPEL (845) 528-4774
A mission Chapel of vice Churches, USA)
Jay Camp www.rtpv.org scene for the profession of
perpetual vows by Sister Ana
of the Franciscan Sisters of
the Atonement, I commend
Create a Blanket of Hope
Our Lady of Loretto
Church GRACE UNITED
(Interim Pastor)
245 Main St., Cold
Shabbat Services: Fridays,
8 p m ; Yo u n g p e o p l e ’ s s e r- Maria Causa, as a Franciscan you to go so that you may be for the Montrose Veterans
Upper Station Rd., METHODIST CHURCH vice- third Friday of the Sister of the Atonement. The able to fulfill the oblation
Spring Rite of Final Profession took you offer today, in union with Last year, Alexis and Col- The blankets will be de-
Garrison, 265-3718 337 Peekskill Hollow month, 7pm. Hebrew School, leen Bancroft collected over livered to to the V.A. home
265-2022 place on Saturday, August 8, the Eucharistic Oblation of
Road, Putnam Valley Sunday Services, 10:30am ages 3+ 120 red, white, and blue lap in Montrose, as well as to a
CAPUCHIN YOUTH & Pastor Tony Mecca at 11am, before a capacity the Mass.”
Wednesdays: Prayer- Fel- gathering of Sisters, family, The profession of vows was size blankets for injured similar institution in Bristol,
FAMILY MINISTRIES 845-526-3788 lowship time, 7pm soldiers at the Walter Reed Rhode Island.
HISTORIC TOMPKINS and friends. followed by a ring ceremony
781 Route 9D, Garrison Sunday Service & Sunday Hospital. They were delivered If you would like to make
CORNERS UNITED In a powerful voice for all during which, the Celebrant,
424-3609 School: 10 am. just in time for Christmas with a handmade lap blanket in
TEMPLE ISRAEL METHODIST CHURCH t o h e a r, S i s t e r A n a M a r i a Father Wilfred Tyrrell SA,
www.cyfm.org Prayer Service w/ Com- cards attached from many of red, white, and blue, please
140 Lake Drive 729 Peekskill Hollow professed: blessed the simple gold band
Fri/Sun Aug. 28/30 - munion: Tues 7 pm. “Tues- the people who knitted, cro- contact Alexis or Dylan at
Lake Peekskill Road, Putnam Valley “I desire to consecrate with the words, “Lord, we
G.I.F.T. (Growing in Faith days w/ Tony” - Discussion chet and quilted the blankets. 845-496-6866 or by email
Rabbi Jeff Cymet 845-528-5076 myself more completely to ask you to bless this ring.
Together), Catholic retreat group, 9am. They had an overwhelming gbrassil@hvc.rr.com or Col-
845-528-2305 www.tompkinschurchny.org God and to follow Christ May it always be for Sister
for teenagers. Call or visit Shabbat Services: Fridays response and an outpouring leen at 845-496-5050 and let
1st Sunday of the month more intimately and so, in Ana Maria, a symbol of her
online. 8pm; Saturdays 9:15am. of generosity from not only them know that they may
ST. LUKE’S worship: 2pm your presence, Sister Nancy consecration to you.”
Fri/Sun Sept. 4/6 - Refresh their upstate New York com- expect a blanket from you.
LUTHERAN CHURCH Conboy, I, Sister Ana Maria Minister General, Sister
and renew, retreat for CYFM munity but from neighboring If you are in New York, they
65 Oscawana Lake Rd., Causa, vow to live in chastity, Nancy Conboy then placed
alumni. Call or visit online.
Sun. Sept. 6 - Cap Corps
Putnam Valley
www.
Free Home Health Aide Job poverty, and obedience until the ring on Sister Ana Maria’s communities in many differ-
ent states. They were asked
will come collect the blanket
from you the first week of
death, according to the Rule finger with the words: “Sister
Volunteer Commissioning
Mass, join in welcoming the
stlukesputnamvalley.org Training Program Offered and Life of the Brothers and Ana Maria, receive this ring, by many people to continue
this project again this year
December, or contact them
for mailing information. If
528-8858, Sisters of the Third Order which is a sign to all of your
2009-2010 group of volun- VNA Home Health Services techniques specific to home and hope that you will help you would like to attach a
mail@stlukesputnamvalley. Regular of St. Francis and the consecration to God. May
teers, 2pm, CYFM Gym. (VNA HHS), a not for profit care to become a Certified them reach their goal of 140 card, you may certainly do
org Constitutions of the Francis- it be a continual reminder
Sunday Worship - Service: provider of home health aide Home Health Aide. blankets this year. that but it is not necessary.
PHILIPSTOWN can Sisters of the Atonement. of God’s fidelity and of the
9am, Coffee hour: 10:15am, services in Westchester and Professionals from the Vis- Relying on the grace of the
WORSHIP GROUP pledge of love that you make
Family Communion Service Putnam, and member of the iting Nurse Association of Holy Spirit and the help of
Quaker Meeting to Him today. Sister Nancy
including Sunday School: Visiting Nurse Association Hudson Valley are teaching the Blessed Virgin Mary, I continued with the words:
(845) 424-3525
Meeting for Worship – 2nd &
10:30am of Hudson Valley family, is
offering free home health aide
segments of the training in-
cluding: Registered Nurses,
commit myself to this con- “We receive you now as one Mobile Service Office Offers
Thu. - Prayer Service, 8pm
4th Sundays of each month,
10am, at 848 Old Albany
training classes that result in
certification and guaranteed
Physical Therapists and Hos-
pice specialists. The training
gregation and its mission in
the Church.”
with us in the Franciscan
Sisters of the Atonement, Free Help to Veterans
Post Road (Whyatt Stone Following this eloquent sharing in all things with us So many veterans feel con- assistance available. Like all
BEACON HEBREW employment for participants course was approved by the
Cottage), Garrison. Call for and moving profession, Sis- for the future.” fused about benefits and ser- D-A-V services, help from the
ALLIANCE that pass requirements. The New York State Department
directions. Children of all ter Nancy Conboy, Minister The service concluded with vices they’ve earned. There’s Mobile Service Office is free
Conservative Synagogue next classes will be held of Health in 2008 and there
ages welcome. General of the Franciscan the words: “It is God who s o m u c h t o k n o w. . . a n d s o to all veterans and members
331 Verplanck Ave., on September 14 through are 25 individuals who par- Sisters of the Atonement at has achieved this great work many changes from one year of their families.
Beacon October 2 and November 2 ticipated in one of the three
FIRST HEBREW Graymoor, responded: and given you this wonderful to the next. That’s why the The unit will be set up at
Rabbi Josh Wohl through November 20. The courses offered last year who
CONGREGATION OF “By the authority given gift. May He fill you with his nonprofit D-A-V offers help. Jefferson Valley Mall, 650
Cantor Ellen Gersh home health aide training have graduated and been of-
PEEKSKILL me, and in the name of the grace to build up his people T h e D AV M o b i l e S e r v i c e L e e B o u l e v a r d , Yo r k t o w n
845-831-2012 course lasts for three weeks, fered employment.
1821 Main Street, Church, I accept the perpetual by your life and ministry. Office will be available to Heights, on Tuesday, Sep-
www.beaconhebrewalliance.org and classes will meet daily VNA Home Health Services
Peekskill Fri. night Shabbat services from 9am until 5pm at the is a recognized leader in the personally provide the best tember 8, 2009 from 10am
914-739-0500
www.firsthebrew.org
7:30pm corporate office in Tarrytown. coordination and delivery Sharing Hope Honorees Named counseling and claim filing until 4pm.
Sat. morning Shabbat ser- Training is available to any of services needed to assist The Franciscan Friars of years of dedicated service to
sfma@optonline.net vices, 9:30am individual, regardless of their patients with their in-home the Atonement will host their his community and parish.
Rabbi Lee Paskind
Services: Sat. 9:30am; Fri.
Check website for religious
school, services, events info.
experience, who wishes to be-
come a certified home health
medical needs and the ac-
tivities of daily life. They
Sixteenth Annual Sharing
Hope Celebration Dinner at
Dinner Chairs are Raymond
and Patricia O’Rourke of
PCNR.com
8pm; Monthly Fri. family aide. The training program provide services to individu-
service, 6:30pm The Plaza in New York City Garrison. Journal Chair is
also offers an opportunity als in Westchester & Putnam on Friday, October 2, 2009, at Mr. Rory O’Moore, also from
for personal care aides to Counties. 7pm. Mary Higgins Clark will Garrison.
upgrade to a home health *Pre-Registration is re- be the Master of Ceremonies. Their worldwide ministries
aide with a one-week train- quired to participate in train- Each year the Friars honor include serving the homeless
ing course. Certified nurses ing program. those who have shown a com- and those suffering from alco-
aides employed in institu- To r e g i s t e r, p l e a s e c a l l mitment to helping others holism, drug addictions, and
tional settings can also enroll Charlotte Smith at (914) and inspiring hope. This HIV/AIDS; pastoral care in
in the program for training on 666-7079, ext. 155. year the Graymoor Sharing parishes and hospitals around
Hope Award will be presented the world; offering respite and
to His Excellency, Timothy hope to those in need of spiri-
Michael Dolan, Archbishop tual renewal; and Christian
of New York. The Graymoor unity and interfaith dialogue
Award will be presented to among Christians, Jews, Mus-
Stephen J. Sweeny, Ph.D., lims, and Buddhists.
P r es id en t, Th e C o lleg e o f Individual tickets for the
New Rochelle. William P. S h a r in g H o p e C ele b r a tio n
Harringon, Esq. of Pound Dinner are $500. For more
Ridge, will be awarded the information, call (845) 424-
Graymoor Community Ser- 2137 or visit www.atonement-
vice Award for his outstanding friars.org/sharinghope.
Page 4 T HE P UTNAM C OUNTY N EWS A ND R ECORDER
ONGOING:
Cold Spring Farmers’
Market, Saturdays through
Thanksgiving, 8:30am-1:30pm,
at The Nest, Chestnut St.
Putnam Valley Farmers’ Mar-
kets: Fridays, 3-7pm, Tompkins
Cnrs Methodist Church, out-
doors, 729 Peekskill Hollow
Rd. Through Oct 19. ALSO
Wednesdays, 3-7pm at Putnam
Valley Grange, Adams Cnrs,
128 Mill St. Indoor/Outdoor,
through Dec. 16.845-528-0066
Historic Walking Tours of Cold
Spring conducted by volunteers
from Putnam County Historical
Society, Sundays at 2pm, free,
meet at foot of Main St.
THIS WEEK:
Wed. Aug. 26 - Holistic moms
network hosts chat and play
at Cold Spring Tiny Tots Mc-
Conville Park, 3pm. www.ho-
listicmoms.org
Sat. Aug. 29 - Putnam Chorale,
2nd annual Summer Sing & Open
House, Mozart’s Requiem w/
orchestra, 7:30pm, First United
Methodist Church, Brewster,
free.
Sat. Aug. 29 - Home Garden
Produce Swap; bring items from
your garden and trade for those
from someone else’s. 9-11am,
Tilly Foster Farm. www.cce.
cornell.edu/Putnam.
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 Put-
nam Cycling Festival, 153-5-
75/100 mile routes. www.Vis-
itPutnam.org, 800-470-4854.
COMING UP:
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.
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Wed. Sept. 9 - Annual Cold
Spring Farmers Market Com-
munity Dinner, 7pm, The Gar-
rison. 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
Fri. Sept. 11 - Jazz vocalist
Michelle LeBlanc and quartet,
“I Remember You,” 8pm, Arts
on the Lake, 640 Route 52,
Kent Lakes
Sat. Sept. 12 - Summer 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
Sat. Sept. 12 - Army vs. Duke
Football, Philipstown Pop War-
ner fundraiser, 12 noon, $29p/p,
arrive early for tailgating, Phil-
ipstown Hawks take the field
post-game. footballhawks@
gmail.com.
Sat. Sept. 12 - Boot-Stompin’
Black-Tie Barn-Dance Gala to
benefit Glynwood. 7pm cock-
tails & dinner at The Barn at
Glynwood Farm. $250p/p. Anita,
265-3338.
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
Sun. Sept. 13 - 15th Annual
Hoot on the Hudson, 12-6pm,
Little Stony Pt.h
Fri/Sat Sept. 18/19 - Philip-
stown Garden Club flower show,
open to public for viewing from
2-5 on Fri and 10:30-5 on Sat,
Desmond-Fish Library, Gar-
rison.
Sat. Sept. 19: Tots Park Jam-
boree: 4-6pm at McConville
Park. Bring a picnic blanket and
enjoy some live music while you
help raise funds for the park.
Suggested donation: $20/family.
Sat. Sept. 19 - HH Land Trust
Take-a-Hike! What Henry saw &
more w/ historian Ray Phillips.
Part of the Hudson River Valley
Ramble.10am, Ft. Montgomery
Visitors’ Center, 2 hrs., Moder-
ate. www.hhlt.org, 424-3358
Sat. Sept. 19 - Family History
Fair, 10am-3pm, free classes,
lectures, info booth re build-
ing your family tree. Church
of Jesus Christ of Latter-day
Saints, 801 Kitchawan Rd.,
Ossining. www.familyhistory.
dreamhosters.com, 914-736-
1791
Sun. Sept. 20 - Concert: Jason
Cutmore, piano, playing 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. 19: Tots Park Jambo-
ree: 4-6pm at McConville Park
Bring a picnic blanket and enjoy
some live music while you help
raise funds for the park. Sug-
gested donation: $20/family.
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/Sat Sept. 26/27 - Open Stu-
dios, Beacon, www.beaconarts.
org for more details
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
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.

JULIA L. BUTTERFIELD
MEMORIAL LIBRARY
Rtes. 301 & 9D
845-265-3040
www.butterfieldlibrary.org
Mon & Wed: 10am-8pm
T, T, F and Sat: 10am-5pm
Sun. 12-3pm
Sat. Aug. 29 - Ice cream
party for summer readers,
11am
Sat. Sept. 5 - Silent Film
Series: Fritz Lang’s The Spi-
ders: The Golden Lake, 7pm
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.
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 on
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
VAN BRUNT GALLERY
137 Main St.. Beacon
845-838-2995
www.vanbruntgallery.com
Thu/Mon 11am-6pm
T h ro u g h A u g . 3 1 : S u s a n
English & Thomas Huber
HOWLAND LIBRARY
313 Main St., Beacon
845- 831-1134
www.beaconlibrary.or
M, W, F: 9:30am - 5:30p
Tu & Th 9:30am - 8p
Sat.10-4pm, Sun.12-4p
Ceramic Sculpture and Landscape Prints at GAC
Rider with Red Skirt by Judy
Sigunick
The works of sculptor
Judy Sigunick and landscape
mono-print artist Ed Smith
are currently on exhibit at
the Garrison Art Center.
Sculptor Judy Sigunick cre-
ates objects that speak to the
traditions of clay and its role
in archaeology and the trac-
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/Sat Sept 18/19 - Philip-
stown Garden Club Flower
S h o w, o p e n t o p u b l i c f o r
viewing 2-5 on Fri, 10:30-
5 on Sat.
PUTNAM COUNTY
HISTORICAL SOCIETY
& FOUNDRY SCHOOL
MUSEUM
63 Chestnut St., Cold
Spring
845-265-4010
www.pchs-fsm.org
M u s e u m h o u r s : We d - S u n ,
11am-5pm
Office hours: Tues/Fri 10-5
Sat. Sept. 26 - Benefit Gala
6pm, Bird & Bottle Inn
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/Sun Aug 29/30 - Re-
enactment Weekend, 10am-
4pm, leave from south end
Metro-North Station
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 . S e p t . 1 2 - Vo l u n t e e r
Landscape Day, 9am-2pm
Sun. Sept. 13 - Orange
County Day: discount tour
ing of history. In addition
to an active studio practice,
Sigunick has numerous public
commissions, including the
Morse School Hudson River
Mural in Poughkeepsie, and
a 60’ concrete whale on the
Hudson River.
Sigunick’s ceramic sculp-
ture featured in the Gillette
Gallery is visually dramatic
and quietly provocative. The
human and elephant figures
are laden with color, texture
and patterns culled from vari-
ous cultures and are achieved
through experimental glazes,
multiple firings and some-
times smoke barrel or pit
firing. “The influences in my
current ceramic works range
from Paleolithic cave art and
African ceremonial work to
formal ideas and ceramic his-
tory,” says Sigunick.
In the neighboring Balter
Gallery, Ed Smith presents
GARRISON ART
CENTER
Garrison’s Landing
845-424-3960
garrisonartcenter.org
info@garrisonartcenter.org
Gallery Hours: Tue/Sun
12-5pm
Through Sept 8 - GAC-
sponsored CURRENTwith-
out at Boscobel Sculpture
on Display at GAC and on
Boscobel’s Grounds
Through Sept 6: Exhibits:
Judy Sigunick, ceramic
sculppture, and Ed Smith,
mono-prints.
PARAMOUNT CENTER
1008 Brown Street,
Peekskill
914-739-2333
tickets@paramountcenter.org
FILM: Treeless Mountain,
Fri. Aug. 28 at 8pm incl.
q & a with director; Aug.
30 at 3pm; Sept. 3 at 8pm
Wed. Sept. 16 - Los Lobos,
8pm
Fri. Nov. 13 - Dionne War-
wick, 8pm
Sat. Nov. 21 - Johnny Maestro
& The Brooklyn Bridge, 8pm
CHAPEL OF OUR LADY
RESTORATION
45 Market St.,
Cold Spring
845-265-5537
www.chapelofourlady.com
Sun. Sept. 13 - Sunset Read-
ing Series: Valerie Martin,
novelist, 4pm, free
Sun. Sept. 20 - Concert:
Jason Cutmore, piano, play-
ing Albeniz, de Severac and
Schubert. 4pm, free.
Sun. Oct 4 - Sunset Reading
Series: Edwin Torres, poet
THE HOWLAND
CENTER
477 Main Street,Beacon
845-831-4988
Thursdays, 7-9pm - Medi-
tation Classes, drop in, no
pre-reg req’d, $8 class
Fri. Sept. 25 - Graham
Parker, 8pm
“Light in August” a selec-
tion of ten years of landscape
mono-prints. The mostly
small prints at first seem
dark. But as the viewer looks
closer the elegant detail and
light emerge.
Smith, who is also a sculptor
featured in the Art Center’s
sculpture show on the grounds
of Boscobel, works in various
m e d i a a n d s u b j e c t m a t t e r.
“Working from the landscape
always seemed a natural thing
for me. My generation [of
artists] never had the difficul-
ties reconciling abstraction
and representation that others
did. Landscape seemed to be
able to do both, as well as
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
PHILIPSTOWN DEPOT
THEATRE
Depot Square, Garrison’s
Landing
philipstowndepottheatre.org
845-424-3900
Fri. Sept. 19 - Music Tracks
presents Head Soup, 8pm
STONECROP GARDENS
81 Stonecrop Lane
Cold Spring
845-265-2000
www.stonecrop.org
Mon–Fri, plus 1st &
3rd Sat., 10am – 5pm;
also open Fri. until
dusk through Oct 2; $5/
members - no charge
Sat. Sept. 19 - Tea in the
Garden - self guided tours,
exhibits, refreshments,
10am-5pm, $5, members free
Sun. Sept. 20 - Garden Con-
servancy Open Day, 10am-
5pm, $5; free for members
& GC ticket holders
Tue. Sept. 22 - Guided Gar-
den Tour - Dahlias, 6-7pm,
$10/members - no charge
BOSCOBEL
Route 9D, Garrison
845-265-3638
www.boscobel.org
Opendaily except Tues.,
9:30am-5pm,last tour
4pm
$16/adults, $12/seniors,
$7/children, 6-14, under
6/free
Grounds only $8
Sat. Sept. 12 - Big Band
Concert and Sunset Picnic,
6-8pm
Sun. Sept. 13 - Dutchess
County Day. Free admission
for all county residents
HUDSON VALLEY
SHAKESPEARE
FESTIVAL
155 Main Street
Cold Spring
Peformances at Boscobel
845-265-7858
Box Ofc: 845-265-9575
www.hvshakespeare.org
The Complete Works of Wil-
liam Shakespeare (Abridged)
Much Ado About Nothing
Pericles
incorporate perception and
invention…. When choosing
these prints, I tried to choose
images without figures so to
have more of the focus on
the landscape in its narra-
tive, personal, and dramatic
presence.”
Smith is a Guggenheim Fel-
low in Sculpture and Drawing.
His work is represented in
public and private collec -
tions in the United States
and abroad.
For more information on
exhibitions, programs and
events at Garrison Art Center,
visit www.garrisonartcenter
.org or call 424-3960.
Summer Concludes with Big
Band Sounds at Boscobel
On Saturday, September
12 Boscobel House & Gar-
dens will celebrate summer’s
end in its usual big way:
with the annual Big Band
Concert and Sunset Picnic.
Visitors are invited to bring
blankets, chairs, a picnic
supper and enjoy an evening
of swing music and dancing
while the sun sets over the
Hudson River. Gates open
to picnickers at 5:30pm and
the concert begins at 6pm.
One of the most popular
jazz orchestras in the area,
The Big Band Sound recre-
ates the swinging jazz music
of the big band era, perform-
ing compositions that span
a century of music, includ-
ing classics made famous
Bring the Kids to This Week’s
C o n t e m p o r a r y A r t S e r i e s Sunset Series Concert
Airs on Local Cable Outlet
Philipstown Community
television northern district,
channel 22, and southern dis-
trict channel, 78, is pleased
to announce a 13-week se-
ries on contemporary art.
The series, which will be
shown Tuesday, Thursday,
and Sunday nights at 9pm,
will feature programming
that looks at work by major
artists who have defined the
New York art world over the
past 30 years. Included are
interviews with artists, crit-
ics, curators, and dealers that
have steered and championed
the contemporary art that
we see today in museums
and major collections the
world over.
Created, produced, and do-
nated to local viewers by long
time Philipstown resident
a n d a r t i s t P a u l Ts c h i n k e l ,
this series is part of a much
larger body of work, which
Tschinkel has produced since
the early 1980s. To date, he
has produced over 65 docu-
mentaries on art and artists.
Tschinkel, an artist and video
maker, is intimately involved
in the New York art world.
Many of the artists he cap-
tured were his friends and
classmates at the Yale School
of Art, including Richard
Serra, Chuck Close, Brice
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by Duke Ellington, Glenn
Miller, Artie Shaw, Benny
Goodman, Count Basie, and
more. This 20-piece band
consists of six saxophones,
four trombones, four trum-
p e t s , g u i t a r, b a s s , p i a n o ,
drums, and male and female
vocalists. The group has at-
tracted hundreds of visitors
to Boscobel every fall since
2000. Admission is $14 for
adults, $12 for seniors (62+)
and $9 for children (6-12),
6 and under free.
Tickets are available for
purchase at the door or in ad-
vance:265-3638 x115 and on-
line at Boscobel.org. (Pssst!
Listen to WHUD for ticket
giveaways that week, too.)
Marden, etc. His access to
such artists, as well as his
background as a painter, give
the series both a personal
touch and a direct look into
art rarely seen in documen-
taries. Tschinkel’s work has
been screened on CUNY TV
in New York, the Learning
Channel, French, Japanese
and Italian television, and
has been featured at MoMA,
The Whitney Museum of Art,
The Guggenheim Museum,
and museums the world over.
Additionally, the series has
become a valuable educa-
tional resource at universi-
ties and colleges in the US
and abroad.
The series begins on Thurs-
day, August 27 at 9pm, with
L o u i s e B o u rg e o i s , a 1 9 8 7
ART/new york production. It
will repeat on Sunday, Au-
gust 30. New programs will
be introduced each Tuesday
and cycled through the week
on Thursdays and Sundays at
9pm thereafter. Kiki Smith,
a 1994 production, will be
screened on Tuesday, Sep-
tember 1 at 9pm.
For information and pro-
gram schedule, please contact
Tina M. Merando at town-
clerk@philipstown.com or
265-3329.
Military Reenactments Take
Place at Constitution Island
This Saturday and Sun-
day, August 29 and 30, 2009,
is Reenactment Weekend at
Constitution Island.
During Reenactment Week-
end soldiers camp on the
island and do various dem-
onstrations of military activi-
ties. The Constitution Island
Association frequently hosts
participants connected to the
Revolutionary War during
this annual weekend, but this
summer, the groups will also
represent the Civil War. This
Silent Film Series Features
an Early Fritz Lang Thriller
The Butterfield Library is
pleased to present The Spi-
ders: The Golden Lake as
part of its Silent Film Series
featuring live, original music
by Cary Brown on Saturday,
September 5 at 7pm.
This film, rescheduled from
an earlier date, was written
and directed by Fritz Lang in
1919 and is described as an
early prototype for the Indi-
ana Jones films. Considered
a thriller and a Western, the
film features the brilliant di-
Annie and “Safari Bob”will entertain on Sunday.
The Cold Spring Area
Chamber of Commerce wel-
comes Annie and the Natural
Wonder Band to the band-
stand on Sunday, August 30,
at 5:30pm, for the Summer
Sunset Music Series.
Annie and her husband,
“Safari Bob,” perform fun-
filled, interactive shows that
include original music, great
songs, and hopping dances for
the whole family to enjoy. For
over 20 years, they have per-
formed their songs inspired
by the wonders of nature
throughout the world includ-
ing Avery Fisher Hall, Central
Park, the United Nations, and
in Switzerland and the Carib-
bean as well as aquariums,
zoos, and Wildlife Conserva-
tion Society parks. They have
released nine albums and
Page 5
weekend is a favorite with
parents with young children.
Activities will take place
from 10am until 4pm, rain
or shine. For a complete
schedule of activities, please
see the ad elsewhere in this
edition. Come to the Metro-
North Railroad’s Cold Spring
station. From the south end
of the station parking lot,
ride the shuttle bus to the
Island—and take a trip back
in America’s history.
rector’s unforgettable images
that are still emulated and
imitated. The Spiders: The
Golden Lake was the first in
an uncompleted series of four
originally planned by Lang.
Musician Cary Brown will
create an improvised score
for the film. For more in-
formation on the Library’s
Silent Film Series and other
upcoming events, please visit
www.butterfieldlibrary.org or
call 265-3040 ext. 4.
CDs featuring songs about
the birds, bees, narwhals,
hippopotamus, snakes, and
elephants.
Pack a picnic, chair, blan-
ket, or stroller to the river-
front to go on a musical safari
with Annie and the Natural
Wonder Band. Cold Spring’s
own master storyteller, Jona-
than Kruk, will open the show
with his rollicking tales of
the Hudson Valley.
For more information about
The Summer Sunset Music
Series and the Cold Spring
Area Chamber of Commerce,
please visit www.coldspring-
c h a m b e r. c o m o r c a l l 2 6 5 -
3200.
Refreshments will be of-
fered by The Cold Spring Fire
Company’s Ladies Auxiliary.
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The Back to School Experience
Budget Cuts, Contract Disputes, and the Core Curriculum
For some of us, it means
tearfully dropping our young
ones off for the very first
time, whether it be to kin-
dergarten or nursery school.
For others it means helping
a hesitant child through the
rough patches as he or she
enters a new stage such as
middle or high school. For
those who were able to save,
it means sending one or more
of our offspring to college,
and out into the world beyond
Putnam.
August is to the year what
Sunday is to the week—it’s
still for many a time of rest
but that ominous shadow of
September/Monday is never
far from view. Once we start
hearing the phrase “back to
school,” time seems to ac-
celerate and our to-do lists
start to lengthen.
For most of today’s adults
“back to school” probably
used to mean a new pair of
shoes, a couple of outfits,
and some brand new school
supplies. Truth be told, if you
include an electronic calcula-
Letters
Is Supervisor a Bully?
To the Editor:
At the August 19th Putnam
Va l l e y To w n B o a r d m e e t -
ing, the subject of Peekskill
Hollow Road came up, as it
often does.
During the discussion, it
was stated that the County
is reevaluating the phase one
project (Oregon Corners to
Adam’s Corners). Supervisor
Tendy said that such a review
would be an act of cowardice
on the part of our county leg-
islators. It is not unusual that
he would think that anyone
taking into account the views
of residents would somehow
be doing wrong.
In fact, the reason that the
legislators are taking another
look at the project is that a
l a rg e n u m b e r o f r e s i d e n t s
of both Putnam Valley and
Kent have made it clear that
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Wednesday, August 26, 2009
tor, a functioning cell phone,
and perhaps a laptop, that’s
pretty much what it still means
for today’s kids.
But in our communities here
in Putnam County, there are
serious aspects of the back-
to-school experience that our
young ones don’t see: budget
cuts, contract disputes, cur-
riculum changes, elimination
of programs, and the distortion
of American history taking
place in some schools.
In Garrison, parents are
wondering whether the teach-
ers at the Garrison School
will return to work with or
without the controversial “no
respect” t-shirts in their work-
ing wardrobes. The school
board claims that the First
Amendment prevents them
from forbidding the protest
shirts. Would the First Amend-
ment protect teachers or stu-
dents who wore shirts that said
“Jesus Saves” or “John 3:16?”
Moreover, we wonder whether
the teachers would approve of
students wearing t-shirts that
say, “I don’t respect unions,”
to the
they don’t want the project
to move forward. At the most
well attended county meeting
in memory, people from all
parts of Putnam Valley, and
from Kent, made their points
eloquently and thoughtfully.
To their credit, our county
legislators are listening.
Mr. Tendy made some com-
ments at the start of the county
meeting. They were mostly
derisive, ridiculing the huge
number of residents opposed
to the plan. After making his
comments, he left. As is typi-
cal, it was of no importance
to him what his constituents
thought. Sadly, no other rep-
resentative from the Town
thought the county meeting
worth attending.
Also typical, when his
‘cowardice’ remarks at the
Town Board meeting were
questioned, he became an-
gry and disrespectful. None
Editorial
“We need a union for kids
not teachers,” or “Why do
you disrespect my parents?”
Likely not--children wearing
protest t-shirts to school has
caused great controversy all
over the country. So far, Gar-
rison teachers are exempt.
In Putnam Valley, there are
fewer support staff in most
of the administrative offices,
meaning that everyone will
be working harder to cover
the work that their former
colleagues, lost either through
layoffs or attrition, used to
handle. Although they won’t
see it right away, students in
Putnam Valley’s schools will
also soon lose the option of
studying French, perhaps to be
replaced by distance-learning
Mandarin or some other trendy
foreign language.
Parents following both Hal-
dane’s and Garrison’s fall
board meetings will hope-
fully see fresh faces and hear
some fresh new ideas as more
parents get involved.
All of these districts face
another year of reduced edu-
Editor
of the other Board members
stopped him. It is this treat-
ment of Town residents, and
the fact that the other Board
members allow it, that has
produced meetings with very
few attendees. Our neighbors
are not willing to be bullied,
and they are afraid of repri-
sals. Who can blame them?
This is a sad state of affairs
in Putnam Valley.
Sam Davis
Town Board
Candidate
Putnam Valley
Why Protecting PHR is
So Important
To the Editor:
To d a y P e e k s k i l l H o l l o w
road is flanked by historic
cemeteries, ancient Indian
burial grounds, eight houses
cational aid from a nearly
bankrupt state and bankrupt
country. In all of this, we
should remember that funding
is important, but it is not a
panacea. The Commonwealth
of Pennsylvania, for example,
spends more per pupil than
all but two states and yet its
Too often,
instead of
learning civics,
our kids are
making bird’s
nests with
Popsicle sticks
students perform worse than
those in nearly half of the
States. On the international
level, the United States spends
more dollars per pupil than any
other nation, but American
students are among the worst
performers on international
tests.
US Mail:
built in the 1700 and 1800s,
an Historic Church, stone
chambers, stone walls, horse
farms, open fields, and beau-
tiful ridgelines. Peekskill
Hollow Road IS the rural
character of Putnam Valley
clearly reflecting both its
scenic and historic charac-
ter. Throughout our country
and the world, planners have
found that those communities
that have preserved environ-
mental assets and connec -
tions with their historic past
are the places people love
to live in and visit, which
in turn makes them more
successful communities.
Peekskill Hollow Road was
an ancient Indian path used by
the Native Wappinger people
of the Algonquin nation. The
path was deeded to the town
in 1691 by Dutch Burghers,
Jan Sybrant and Lambert Dor-
landt. The land of the “Peek-
A television network recent-
ly looked at an eighth grade
test given to students 100
years ago, when our grand-
parents only got to the eighth
grade but somehow brought us
all along. It would be very dif-
ficulty for a high school senior
today to pass that test, with
tough questions on grammar,
Western civilization, arith-
metic, and American history.
No computers, no calculators,
and no government funding,
but somehow teachers got it
done. In a recent survey by
the Intercollegiate Studies
Institute of 2,500 Americans,
more than 1,700 failed a basic
civics test. More people knew
the names of the American
Idol judges than basic ele-
ments of American history.
Too often today, instead of
learning civics and history,
our kids are whittling away
their time making bird’s nests
with Popsicle sticks.
In the face of this, alert
citizens such as Putnam Val-
ley Town Board candidate
P a t t y Vi l l a n o v a r i g h t f u l l y
PO Box 185, Cold Spring, NY 10516
email: editor@pcnr.com
skill Hollow” was settled by
tenant farmers in 1720. Sybil
Ludington traveled on parts
of Peekskill Hollow in April
of 1777 to warn of the arrival
of British soldiers. This is
but the bare bones and there
is much additional history.
Putnam County Legislators
are anxious to work with us
to institute a county law that
would protect Peekskill Hol-
low Road and maintain its
historic and rural character.
It is imperative that the town
board support this initiative if
residents of Putnam Valley do
not want to see another Route
6—with all its traffic, noise,
and garbage—run through
P u t n a m Va l l e y. Wi d e n i n g
and straightening Peekskill
Hollow Road would encour-
age vehicle speed and also
significantly destroy many of
the beautiful/historic assets
of our town and open the door
E l i s e M at i c h
remain vigilant against ad-
ditional taxes, especially
given teacher salaries and
benefits that gobble up scarce
resources. We also should
look to reform-minded and
dedicated stalwarts like As-
semblywoman Sandy Galef,
who has encouraged major
educational funding reforms,
such as transparency in teach-
er union negotiations, in the
face of entrenched special
interests.
The bare minimum that
each of us can do is to stay
informed. Join the PCN&R
at the next meeting of your
district’s school board, and
speak up when the public
comment period is announced.
Take time to vote whenever
school issues are on the bal-
lot. Examine your children’s
textbooks and syllabi. Make
it your business to find out,
first-hand, if you can, what
all of our schools are doing
to fulfill their mandate to
educate tomorrow’s leaders.
for major residential and com-
mercial development. There is
no reason for Putnam Valley
to become ANYTOWN USA.
Please join us in the fight
to protect Peekskill Hollow
Road. It will be a fight well
worth winning.
Wendy Whetsel
Town Board Trustee
P utnam V alley
New Cold Spring
Firehouse Proposal
To the Editor:
It was sad to see in the
August 12 issue of this news-
paper the conceptual design
drawings for the proposed
new Cold Spring firehouse. It
looks similar in character to
that architecturally grotesque,
badly proportioned, eyesore,
(See Letters on Page 7)

LETTERS (Cont’d from pg. 6)
th e n e w N o r t h H i g h l a n d s
f i r ehouse .
There i s n o r e a s o n why
the interior of the new Cold
S pring fir e h o u s e c a n ’ t be
modern, drive through, and
s t ate of th e a r t , a n d a t the
same time relate on the
exterior aesthetically to
t h e charm i n g c h a r a c t e r of
the historic local American
architecture; even Perks
P l aza, no w c a l l e d P h i lip-
stown Square, had the sense
to try to redo their complex
t o relate t o t h e l o c a l ver-
nacular; even the retirement
complex across from the
new Cold S pring firehouse
site, The Nest next door, and
t h e new h o u s i n g d e v e lop-
m ent on G r o v e C o u r t have
t r i ed to re l a t e - s o m e bet-
t e r than o t h e r s . T h e M&T
B a nk, The L a h e y P a v i lion
and the shopping mall mess,
f r om Drug Wo r l d t o C i tgo,
s t a nd out l i k e s o r e t h u mbs.
Because o f t h e u s e o f the
s t r ucture i t w i l l h a v e t o be
l a rge, but i t c a n b e b r o ken
up in design to make it look
smaller. Next to the site, on
Paulding Avenue, are some
o f the mo s t b e a u t i f u l his-
t o r ic hom e s i n t h e v i l l age.
T h e new f i r e h o u s e s h ould
take design inspiration from
t h em. It is i m p o r t a n t i t be
designed as part of the mas-
ter plan for the new complex
of buildings proposed by the
new owner of the Butterfield
property, so the final project
w o rks as a u n i t a n d n o t as
a g roup of a r c h i t e c t u r ally,
and aesthetically, unrelated
b u ildings.
It is an important piece
o f propert y, a n d s h o u l d be
treated as such. It is the
first thing one sees entering
t h e village f r o m t h e s o uth.
I hope the magnificent
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maples along 9D will be
saved - they can, with care,
and logical design thinking.
When I designed the h o u s e
at number one Northern Gate
Lane in Cold Spring I w a s
told all the previous a r c h i-
tects for the propert y h a d
immediately said the two
hundred and fifty ye a r- o l d
maple in the center o f t h e
land had to go. It did n ’ t . I
designed the house a r o u n d
the tree. It can be done.
The house is modern in-
side, and traditional o n t h e
outside, to fit in wi t h t h e
essence of the Cold S p r i n g
vernacular. It can be d o n e .
The new firehouse should fit
in aesthetically, culturally,
and historically.
It is important, for this
important project, to get
proposals from more t h a n
one architectural design
firm. Please let the citizens
of Cold Spring know w h e n
there will be more discussion
on this project. The d e s i g n
process will take tim e , a n d
should, as the building, once
built, will be around m u c h
longer than anyone reading
this letter.
Joe Chapman
Architect, retired
Cold Spring
A Tale of Two
Meetings
To the Editor:
I recently attended two
very different meetin g s o n
healthcare reform in F i s h-
kill.
At the first, Congressman
John Hall clearly described
how the healthcare le g i s l a-
tion under consideration
by Congress would co n t r o l
rising health care costs,
guarantee choice of doctor
and assure high-quality, af-
fordable health care for all
Americans. A plan unlike
any in the world – it is truly
an American Plan.
Our Congressman ex-
plained how our new Ameri-
can plan should include an
option of government issued
health insurance, provid-
ing us all the safety net
of healthcare while help-
ing hold down healthcare
costs. A public insurance
plan doesn’t need to pay a
CEO $23 million per year or
spend millions on expensive
advertising. Medicare has
5% overhead, the average
HMO has 25%, so our own
American experience proves
that publicly provided insur-
a n c e i s a b e t t e r b u y.
Congressman Hall told us
he favors a “public option”
that he and other members
of Congress would choose
as their own insurance.
Congressman John Hall
wants to stop the insurance
companies from coming be-
tween us and our doctors, by
doing away with the tricks
that give us the illusion of
coverage, only to take it
away when we need it – pre-
existing conditions, and lim-
its on and exclusions from
coverage. No longer would
health insurance make us
feel the way Charlie Brown
feels about that football
Lucy is holding.
The second meeting was
quite different. Unlike Con-
gressman Hall, who listened
to his constituent concerns
and provided information,
a young Assemblyman who
says he wants to run against
our Congressman, held a
campaign rally about health-
care, the sole purpose of
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Giving a Summer Vacation to Those Less Fortunate
w h i c h w a s t o r a i s e c o n f u-
s i o n a n d f e a r.
This young man pretended
to be concerned about the
need for reform, yet snide-
ly tagged each supporter
of healthcare reform as a
“Democratic operative.” He
said he was there to ease
people’s concerns, but con-
sistently failed to correct
the rampant misperceptions
i n t h e c r o w d a b o u t t h e p r o-
posed legislation. He could
have said –“No, you would
not be required to take the
p u b l i c o p t i o n – i t i s a n o p-
t i o n . ” “ D o n ’ t w o r r y, y o u r
Medicare is safe under this
legislation. Do you really
think that we Republicans
– the party that has from
the beginning consis tently
tried to eviscerate Medicare
is the party you should trust Excitement abounded from both the host families and the city kids as the children arrived.
on this point?” “No, tort
Imagine summertime with- N e w Yo r k C i t y c h i l d r e n
reform is not the answer
out swimming in a pool, ages 6 to18. The fund has
– only 1 percent of the
playing in the backyard, or coordinated these types of
national healthcare costs
gazing at the stars. Thanks vacations since 1877.
are related to lawsuits”.
to the generosity of the lo- The program allows first-
But he did not – he let the
c a l f a m i l i e s i n o u r c o m m u- time visitors to stay 10 days,
lies stay floating in the air.
nity who welcomed Fresh while returning visitors can
He stoked the anxiety of
Air Fund visitors into their arrange longer stays with
the good people who at-
h o m e s t h i s s u m m e r, n i n e their host families, both dur-
tended his campaign event.
children from the inner cit- ing the summer and through-
He knows that people who
ies didn’t have to. These out the year. All children are
are both afraid and ignorant
families included: carefully screened and fully
vote with their fears not
Jackie and Josh Hadden insured. Hosts can pick the
their brains – and that is
of Cold Spring*, Melissa gender and age of the child
the only way he could be
a n d To m P t a c e k o f G a r - they invite.
elected.
rison*, Elizabeth and Joe Applications for summer
I t i s n o t a d i ff i c u l t d e c i -
Regele of Garrison*, Kristin 2010 are needed, according
sion – when it comes to
and Scott Andersen of Cold to Lisa Martens, the Putnam
programs that are fiscally
S p r i n g , L a u r a B e rg m a n o f County chairperson. The
responsible and provide
Cold Spring, Nina Collins of main qualifications for the
the maximum good to the
C o l d S p r i n g , B e t h a n d Ti m family “is that they love
people of our District, I’ll
Greco of Garrison, Alexa children and are able to
rely on our Congressman
and Christian Oth of Cold provide a happy and safe
Hall.
S p r i n g , a n d S u e S t e i n b e rg experience,” she said.
of Cold Spring. Residents interested in
Margaret Yonco-Haines (Above) Beth and Tim Greco,
The Fresh Air Fund, a not- hosting a Fresh Air Fund
Garrison along with son Jason,
f o r- p r o f i t a g e n c y b a s e d i n child later this summer
w e l c o m e N a z h e H o r s f o rd
New York, provides summer or next year can call Lisa
(11) from Brooklyn.
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and suburban areas on the write to lisafaf@aol.com.
East Coast for about 6,000
(Left) Sue Steinberg of Cold
pcnr.com
Spring welcomed Maurice
Davis (11) from Harlem.
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Rock and Romance Mix at Buddy S c a v e n g e r A d v e n t u re f o r Fall Programs at East Fishkill Library
Traina’s Sunset Music Series Set Kids
 On Columbus Day Week- P e r f o r m a n c e t i m e s ( f o l-
by Catherine Garnsey
After a great opening per-
formance by the Slippery
Chickens, Buddy Traina head-
lined the “Summer Sunset
Music Series” at the Cold
S p ring ba n d s t a n d o n Sun -
day night, sponsored by the
Cold Spring Area Chamber
of Commerce. Buddy had just
returned from a three week
trip to Europe where he had
the chance to perform at clubs
in Rome and Amsterdam and
to relax with his family and
friends at a villa in Tuscany.
His band played Sunday to
a small (there was rain that
day off and on right up to the
last moment), but obviously
loyal crowd, who enthusiasti-
Rides, Music, and Fireworks at
Wappinger Community Day
T h e To w n o f Wa p p i n g er
Community Day will be held
this year on Sunday, Septem-
ber 13 from 12 noon to 9pm
at Schlathaus Park, located
at the intersection of Myers
Corners Road and All Angels
Hill Road. The theme for
this year is “Celebrating The
Hudson And Our Hometown,”
to honor this year of The
Hudson-Fulton-Champlain
Quadricentennial.
at Locust Grove
cally applauded Traina’s mix
of rock, pop, folk, and jazz
songs from his forthcom-
ing CD, Words of Art. They
also performed some surprise
cover music by artists such
as The Beau Brummels and
The Zombies. But the best
part of the evening came
near the end, when Buddy
stopped to explain his next
song, “Before our children
joined us for vacation, Pat-
tie and I were on our own in
Sicily, driving down a narrow
mountain road high above the
sparkling turquoise sea. It was
then and there that I realized
that I haven’t composed much
romantic music in my life, so
when we got back that day, I
wrote this song, inspired by
The town will have a parade
at 2pm, followed by musical
entertainment by the “Hudson
Valley Council BSA Band,”
and, in the early evening, by
“Johnny Dell & Nite Life.”
There will be mechanical
and inflatable rides, ven-
dors, crafts, games, hot food,
ice cream, and cold drinks.
Additional stage entertain-
ment will be provided by the
Dutchess County Sheriff K-9
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
C h e s s f o r A d u l t s - a n y September 8, from 6-7:30pm - a u t o - s u g g e s t i o n w i l l h e l p
T u e s d a y a f t e r n o o n f r o m Free monthly seminar. Basics you tap into the subconscious
my wife.” You could tell that
the Cold Spring crowd really
loved Buddy’s beautiful love
song to Pattie, “Over Again.”
Buddy has been writing,
performing, and recording
music for 45 years, since he
was a teenager in the Bronx
playing with his first rock
and roll, doo-wop band, Beau
Beats. As a matter of fact, the
Beau Beats came up to Cold
Spring for a reunion gig with
Buddy last week at Whistling
Willie’s. ” He continued, “I
am very fortunate to have
been able to make a living all
of my life through the music
that I love.” Pictured above is
Buddy on guitar and vocals,
Michael LaRocco on drums
and Evan Schwartz on bass.
Unit, Hudson River Perform-
ing Arts, American Stardom
Dance Academy, and Hudson
Valley Karate. Visit the more
than 40 merchandise and food
vendors, including commu-
nity and town booths. There
is something for everyone.
Fireworks will be held
at dusk, at approximately
8:30pm.
end, Saturday through Mon-
day, October 10-12, 2009,
children and their families
are invited to enter the magi-
cal landscape of historic car-
riage trails at Locust Grove
and leave the ordinary world
behind.  Along the trails,
discover clues to a won-
derful tale of historically-
based adventure. As you
follow the Trail Tales map
to “story sites,” participate
in interactive games such
as face painting, rubbings,
orienteering, croquet maze,
Morse code name games, and
much more.  tate overlooking the Hudson
 When you have collected
all the clues on the trails,
come to the visitor center
to uncover the whole story
during a live performance,
presented by Hudson Valley
storyteller, Lorraine Hartin-
Gelardi.  At the end of the
story, a token “gift” will be
given to remember your day
at Locust Grove and your
participation in Trail Tales.
T h e Tr a i l Ta l e s “ s t o r y
sites” are open 11am–4pm.                  grounds.
Celebration of Traditional
Arts at 2009 Folk Festival
Amid the gloomy talk of
city and county budget cuts,
plans are well underway for
the One River, Many Streams
Folk Festival, the Dutchess
County Arts Council Folk
Arts Program’s annual cel-
ebration of folk and tradi-
tional arts in the Mid-Hudson
Valley. As in previous years,
the festival highlights music,
dance, and craft traditions
of different cultural and
ethnic groups living in the
area. The One River, Many
Streams festival takes place
on Saturday, October 3, 2009,
in a new location—Waryas
Park—along with activities
sponsored by the Clearwater
and Scenic Hudson, all of
which compliment the of-
lowing the scavenger hunt):
are at 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, and
4pm. Note that the scav-
enger hunt and games on
the trails may take up to 2
hours. Please plan your time
accordingly.
 The cost is $7 per person.
Children under 2 years are
free. The family group rate,
(4 or more), is $6 person. For
information call 845-454-
4500, or visit www.lgny.org.
Located at 2683 South Road
(Route 9) Poughkeepsie.
This National Historic
Landmark is a 180-acre es-
River in Poughkeepsie.  Once
the home of Samuel Morse,
the inventor of Morse code,
the property was preserved
as a museum and education
c e n t e r b y A n n e t t e Yo u n g ,
the last owner.  In addition
to the mansion (a museum
of the Young Family’s col-
lection) the site includes
heritage gardens and four
miles of hiking trails that
wind through landscaped
ficial grand opening of the
Walkway Over the Hudson.
One River, Many Streams
Folk Festival is the only
festival of its kind in the
M i d - H u d s o n Va l l e y. T h e
Arts Council’s Folk Program
brings this wide selection of
high quality, authentic, and
regional folk traditions and
performances to the public
at no charge. For more in-
formation, contact the Arts
Council at 845-454-3222
or info@artsmidhudson.org.
T h i s y e a r ’ s O n e R i v e r,
Many Streams Festival is
made possible through gener-
ous support from the County
of Dutchess and the New
York State Council on the
Arts Folk Arts Program.
1:30-4pm.  This is an adult
group of chess players who
meet at the library to learn,
or refresh their chess skills,
and play competitive chess
games. Designed for those
adults interested in learn-
ing and reviewing the game
of chess. Game boards and
pieces will be supplied. Open
to all levels.   Meets every
Tuesday afternoon.
Children’s Book Writers
Group - Tuesday, September 8
at 6pm - monthly meeting.  If
you are in the process of
working on a children’s pic-
ture book or novel for middle
graders or young adults, this
group is for you. Critique
works and talk about the
publishing industry. Meet-
ings are second Tuesday of
each month from 6-8pm in
the Cross Room of the li -
brary. Only four spots left,
register soon.
Using Excel Spreadsheets -
Nominations Sought for Hudson
Watershed Stewardship Award
The Hudson River Water-
shed Alliance is accepting
nominations for the 2009 Wa-
tershed Stewardship Award,
an award recognizing the
efforts of local partners
who contribute to regional
watershed protection. They
are seeking individuals, or-
ganizations, or government
officials that exemplify lead-
ership through successful
local watershed protection,
management, and restora-
tion in the Hudson River
www.PCNR.com
of spreadsheets, featuring
Excel 2002, 2003, and 2007
versions. If you have a spe-
cific use for this spreadsheet
program, bring your laptop
and work along with the class.
This group meets monthly on
the second Tuesday.
Long Term Planning for In-
dependent Living - Thursday,
September 10, at 4pm.  Free.
Information about options
and services available for
individuals who would prefer
to remain in their own homes
rather than move into an as-
sisted living facility.
Using Self-Hypnosis to
Create Change with Susan
Olin-Dabrowski - Thursday,
September 10, at 7pm. Free.
As the children start back to
school, you too can start over
and learn to how to create
positive change in your life.
The combination of deeper
relaxation, positive visual-
ization, and personalized
watershed.
The award will be presented
at the State of the Hudson
River Watershed Conference,
scheduled for September 29-
30, at The Henry A. Wallace
Center at the FDR Presiden-
tial Library and Home, in
Hyde Park. Nomination forms
can be found online at www.
hudsonwatershed.org. The
deadline for nominations is
Wednesday, September 16, at
5pm. Nominations submitted
for last year’s award should
Visit us at
energies needed to be suc-
cessful.
Living Trusts - Thursday
September 24, at 6pm. Free
informational program. Sev-
enty-five percent of people
are caught unprepared, un-
aware that they even have
an “estate.”   If you own
r e a l o r p e r s o n a l p r o p e r t y,
you do.   Learn the avail-
able options, giving you ac-
cess to important informa-
tion needed for yourself and
your family about wills and
probate, living trusts, health
directives, powers of attorney
,and guardian issues.    
Reservations are suggest-
ed.  Please register online at
the eastfishkilllibrary.org or
call the Library at 221-9943
to reserve a place. The library
is located at 348 Route 376
in Hopewell Junction. Open
Monday - Thursday 10am
-8pm, Friday 10am-6pm,
and Saturday 10am-5pm.
be re-submitted for the 2009
Watershed Steward Award.
The Hudson River Water-
shed Alliance is a network of
organizations, agencies, en-
vironmental groups, research
a n d e d u c a t i o n a l o rg a n i z a-
tions, and local grassroots
groups that share the com-
mon goal of protecting and
restoring water resources
throughout the Hudson River
basin.

Ice Cream Party Celebration Visit the Artists of Beacon Music Under the Stars Closes J e s s e C o r r a d i R e c e i v e s
for Summer Readers During Open Studio Weekend Season with ‘1812’ Concert F u l b r i g h t F e l l o w s h i p
The Butterfield Library
would like to congratulate
all the children who partici-
pated in Be Creative @ Your
Library Summer Reading
Program with an ice cream
party on Saturday, August
29 at 11am.
Over 100 children signed
up for the 2009 Summer
Reading Program, which
encourages children from
preschool-age through 6th
grade to read throughout the
summer so that they gain a
love of reading and will not
experience the “summer slip”
that can happen during the
long time off from school.
At the Butterfield Library,
participants who are “family”
readers received a small prize
for every 10 books that were
read to them. Emerging read-
ers received a prize for every
five books that they read on
their own. Advanced read-
ers received a raffle ticket
for every chapter book that
they read.
Any participant who has
not claimed their reading
prizes, may do so at the ice
cream party. No prizes will
be awarded after the party.
The raffle drawings for the
advanced readers will be
held during the party. Each
participant will receive a
certificate for completing
the program.
To register for this event,
please visit the Library’s
online events calendar at
www.butterfieldlibrary.org
or call 265-3040, ext. 4.
On the weekend of Sep-
tember 26-27, the city of
Beacon will host a city-wide
artists’ Open Studio event.
Visual artists throughout the
city will open their studios
Saturday and Sunday for the
public to visit and peruse the
art made in Beacon. Beacon
Open Studios (BOS) gives
artists a chance to showcase
their work for the art-viewing
public and to interact with
other artists in the community.
BOS, sponsored by BACA—
the Beacon Arts Community
Association— aspires to bring
visitors from the surround-
ing areas to create a stronger
sense of awareness of Beacon
as an art destination.
BOS weekend begins with
a kickoff party and group
show on Friday September
25 from 7-10pm at 460 Main
St. The public is invited. Art-
ists registered to participate
in BOS will show one piece
of work. Beverages and free
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
maps will be available to
guide visitors around town.
460 Main Street will be open
all weekend to serve as BOS
Headquarters, where visitors
can pick up a free map and
get an overview of the art-
work available for viewing.
The kickoff party and the
Open Studios are free to the
public. Any Beacon artists
who wish to participate can
take advantage of priority
registration until the end of
August. Registration forms
are available at: BOS blog
beaconopenstudios.blogspot.
com, or the BACA website,
beaconarts.org, and at Riv-
erWinds Gallery 172 Main
St. in Beacon.
Registration is $20. Forms
and fees may be submitted by
mail or they can be dropped
off at RiverWinds. After Au-
gust 31, the registration fee
is $30. Registration closes
on September 10.
The West Point Band pres-
ents its annual “1812 Con-
cert” on Saturday, September
5, at 6pm, at the beautiful
Trophy Point Amphitheatre.
This popular event closes
the West Point Band’s 2009
Music Under the Stars concert
series. Join the Hellcats, Jazz
Knights, and Concert Band
for a great evening of mu-
sic, followed by an awesome
fireworks display over the
Hudson River. In the event
o f i n c l e m e n t w e a t h e r, t h e
performance will be Sunday,
September 6.
This concert is free
and open to the public.
The Hellcats will begin the
concert at 6pm with Retreat.
The bugle call sounded at
retreat was first used in the
French army and dates back to
the crusades. Retreat and To
the Color is a daily ceremony
held at all army installations
as the national flag is lowered
at the end of the workday. The
Hellcats will also perform
patriotic music arranged for
T HE P UTNAM C OUNTY N EWS A ND R ECORDER
bugles and drums.
Following the Hellcats will
be the Jazz Knights, led by
Chief Warrant Officer Mat-
thew Morse. Specialist Alexis
Cole makes her debut as Jazz
Knights vocalist.
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, can-
cellations and updates, call
the Academy Band’s 24-hour
hotline at (845) 938-2617;
or visit www.westpoint.edu/
band.
An inclement call will be
be made at noon on Sept. 5.
If the concert is rained out
on Saturday, it will occur on
September 6 at the same time
and place.
Poughkeepsie Day School
has announced that two of
their graduates, Jesse Cor-
radi, ’04 and James Meador
‘03 have received J. William
Fulbright Fellowships for
study and teaching abroad
during the 2009-2010 aca-
demic year.
Corradi, formerly of Cold
Spring, and a 2008 graduate
of Amherst College, majored
in political science with a
minor in Latin American
studies. He will teach English
in Hong Kong as a Fulbright
teaching assistant. This past
year he worked as a private
equity analyst at Lehman
Brothers/Neuberger Berman
in New York. At Amherst, he
played on the college’s golf
team, served as managing
editor of the Amherst stu-
dent newspaper and received
several honors, including the
Latham Scholarship Award,
an Abele Public Service In-
ternship, and a Tom Gerety
Fellowship for Action. He
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also worked at the United
States Department of State in
Washington, DC; the Center
for Constitutional Rights in
New York; and Face to Face,
a non-profit service organiza-
tion in Westchester County,
where he also completed his
PDS senior internship. Upon
his return to the States, he
plans to pursue a career in
public and educational pol-
icy, international relations,
and/or business.
Poughkeepsie Day School
celebrates its 75th anniver-
sary year in 2009-2010, and
has been developing educated
citizens with a passion for
learning and living since
1934. It seeks to promote
curious and independent
learners: critical thinkers
who know how to ask ques-
tion s and s olve p roblems .
Respect, responsibility, and
collaboration are among the
hallmarks of the PDS school
community.
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ANGST (Cont’d from front pg.)
website reads.
Merando called all of the
interest in town documents
“very unusual”; she has re-
ceived least 30 requests for
zoning maps and the compre-
hensive plan to date. Merando
says that, from what she hears
in the town hall, the interested
parties are mostly business
owners who are unhappy
with the proposed changes
to zoning.
Merando said that the
“EAF”—“environmental as-
sessment form”—is being pre-
pared by the town. When it’s
ready, the town will submit
it to the Philipstown Plan-
ning Board and the Putnam
County Planning Commission,
LIGHTS (Cont’d from front pg.)
say they are a waste of money,
especially during a slump in
the local economy. Some say
the new lights are stylistically
not in keeping with the old
fashioned character of the
bandstand area, while others
say a simple fixture over the
currently exposed lightbulb
would solve the glare problem
without costing much money.
It is not known how West
Point, which has installed
bright lights at its athletic
fields on the opposite shore,
both of which are advisory
boards. The former has 60
days to respond, and the lat-
ter has 30. Then, the town
board will likely hold several
public hearings before voting
on whether to implement the
zoning changes.
This week businesses along
Route 9 have recently been
displaying flyers instructing
concerned landowners to re-
quest the zoning and compre-
hensive plan documents from
town hall. One flyer obtained
by the PCN&R encourages at-
tendance at town meetings and
warns that zoning “changes
are going to be adopted shortly
by the town board without
your knowledge.”
feels about light pollution.
Chmar mentioned ongoing
dialogue with the Philipstown
government and officials at
West Point as examples of
the partnerships his organi-
zation is seeking in an effort
to promote zoning code and
development project changes
that address lighting issues.
It is unknown whether the
number of lighting units at the
waterfront will be need to be
increased when the bollards
are installed.
P i c t u re d l e f t i s
a “panorama
bollard,” made of
aluminum. Each
bollard costs
$1,830. The total
number of bollards
for the waterfront
has not yet been
disclosed. The
bollard will replace
the lampposts
currently at the Cold
Spring waterfront.
CHARITIES (Cont’d from front pg.)
Charity Navigator’s four
star rating system already has
had an impact on the nonprofit
world. With some charities,
“once their stars [go] up,
there is a dramatic effect on
their receipts,” Dugan says.
Indeed, Organizations that
receive the full four stars
trumpet their status, and those
that lose stars also seem to
lose donors. The American
Red Cross, for example, used
to advertise its star rating on
envelopes sent to donors but
when it lost two stars all of
the stars disappeared from
its mailings.
Measuring the impact of
c h a r i t i e s i s n o t e a s y, s o
to date Charity Navigator
has focused on navigating
through the financial infor-
mation nonprofits report to
the IRS via Form 990. The
service purchases the forms,
which are then scrutinized
by its seven analysts, led by
President Ken Burger, in their
Mahwah, N.J.. headquarters.
To highlight the best and
worst of the nonprofit world,
Charity Navigator’s website
features numerous “top ten”
lists. There are the 10 Slam
Dunk Charities, such as the
Austin Community Founda-
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
tion, recognized for fiscal
health and for respecting
donor privacy. There are 10
Charities Drowning in Ad-
ministrative Costs, such as
the Boys Choir of Harlem
which reports that 66.3 per-
cent of its budget goes toward
such expenses.
Unfortunately, some chari-
ties have employed clever
accounting methods to make
t h e m l o o k m o r e e ff e c t i v e
and efficient than they re-
ally are. But, as Dugan says,
because all the information
Charity Navigator collects
comes from the IRS, any
misrepresenting might have
legal repercussions on the
charities involved.
“If they’re giving fraudu-
lent information to the gov-
ernment, we actually call
them [the charities] and talk
to them,” Dugan said. Of
course, “If they’re a little on
the slippery side, they don’t
want to talk to us,” he added.
T h e o rg a n i z a t i o n ’ s n e w
push is the gargantuan task
of measuring the results
achieved by charities. Du-
gan says that Charity Navi-
gator is “trying to measure
outcomes.”
But that type of measure-
ment is difficult. Donors want
t o k n o w, D u g a n s a y s , “ I f
you’re saving whales, how
many whales do you save?
If you’re saving souls, how
many souls do you save?” But
how does one measure such
things, particularly the intan-
gible benefits many charities
claim to provide?
How does one
measure the
intangible
benefits many
charities claim
to provide?
To begin, Charity Naviga-
tor’s analysts with meet some
experts who have studied
charity effectiveness. Next
they will select a “pretty
homogenous group,” such
as private secondary schools
and then they will determine
a selection of standards by
w h i c h t h o s e o rg a n i z a t i o n s
can be judged and compared.
In the end, they will likely
incorporate an “end-user”
rating system, such as that
for which Zagat has become
famous.
Charity Navigator also
releases sundry studies and
reports, including its recently
released, fifth annual CEO
C o m p e n s a t i o n S t u d y. T h e
groups analysts discovered
that nonprofit CEOs make an
average salary of $158,075.
Typically salaries are tied to
an organization’s success,
but some revelations were
surprising: The Masonic
Homes of California, which
only has been given two stars
for spending 45 percent of
its money on administra-
tive costs, pays its CEO
$1,224,987.
Other CEOs receive their
salaries from multiple sourc-
es, which, according to the
report allows them “to report
a lower salary on any one
Form 990, satisfying donors
who want to keep the num-
ber low.” And others seem
to be a family affair, where
several people with the same
last name pull in a signifi-
cant amount of cash. Feed
the Children, for example,
Why Doesn’t Charity Navigator
Evaluate Land Trusts
and Preserves?
In Philipstown, there are a number of nonprofit land
trusts—Scenic Hudson, Hudson Highlands Land Trust,
and Open Space Institute—but Charity Navigator no
longer rates them because such organizations “have
the potential to realize wild fluctuations in revenue
from year to year due to inconsistencies associated
with large land acquisitions and donations of valu-
able real property.
“To further complicate matters, within the sector
there remains some disagreement as to how certain
related expenses should be reported on the IRS Form
990. Inconsistent factors may yield inconsistent evalu-
ations over time and so in keeping with our promise
to provide reliable information and to evaluate all
charities fairly, we have decided to no longer evalu-
ate charities classified as Land Trusts and Preserves,”
according to the FAQ section of charitynavigator.com.
To check up on other charities, visit charitynavi-
gator.com.
pays Larry Jones $228,334, from the public. Dugan, who
Frances Jones $176,699, and is chairman of the board of a
Larri Jones $155,327.
The highest paid CEO in
public company and also for-
mer president of the Putnam
the study was the president of County Historical Society,
the University of Delaware, says he and his wife have
who makes $2,377,1000. A a fondness for the Hudson
professor at Columbia had Valley.
the highest salary overall, “I love it here,” he says.
at $4,301,018, while USC’s “I love the history and the
Pete Carroll came in second natural beauty.” He said that
at $3.9 million. Philipstown in particular is
Originally, the Dugans self- home to some “very interest-
funded the service, which is ing people.”
now seeking contributions

Put Valley Looks for
More Grants
by Michael Mell
The Town Board held its
monthly meeting on August
19, 2009, to receive depart-
mental reports and discuss
a number of ongoing issues.
Chief among them was the
ongoing design for a new fire
house. First presented to the
board a year ago, plans were
put on hold when the national
economy headed south. Since
then, the department has con-
tinued to “tweak” the design
in order to be “shovel-ready”
when funding becomes avail-
able. With a current budget
of $8-12 million dollars, the
fire department has submitted
a grant application that they
hope will bring in half of the
anticipated construction costs.
If the grant is awarded, the bal-
ance would need to be funded
by an increase in residential tax
assessments. While the grant
application was filed last April,
an award is not expected until
early 2010. If the grant is not
awarded, the design would go
“on hold” again until such time
as funding became available.
Past fire department chief
and building committee chair
Ed McCarthy began his pre-
sentation with a brief history
of the project. The impetus
for the project, which began
five years ago, is the age of
the current building, along
with the need to accommodate
larger apparatus and to meet
current state and federal regu-
lations. “The goal,” said Mr.
McCarthy, “is to build a fire
house for the next 100 years.”
To this end, the committee,
along with Mitchell Associ-
ates Architects, has visited
twenty-five fire companies
in adjacent towns to benefit
from their experience, both
positive and negative.
The result of this research is
a design for a 25,000-square-
foot facility with geothermal
heating and cooling, training
areas, men’s and women’s
lockers, and a gym.
The board also engaged
in a final discussion of the
long-discussed local law to
create an agricultural district.
The proposed law is intended
to prevent unscrupulous real
estate development under the
guise of establishing a farm,
thereby circumventing town
codes and planning board
procedures. The first draft
was presented last March with
numerous revisions and board
discussion since. Presence of
the agricultural district on
the meeting agenda for adop-
tion indicated the board was
ready to enact the legislation.
Consensus, however, was not
unanimous, as Trustee Gene
Yetter expressed continued
concerns about a local law as
the most appropriate medium.
“While it is laudable,” Yetter
said, “it may not be the best
method to achieve the goals.”
Yetter discussed his concern
that the law might “backfire”
and act as a disincentive to
legitimate farmers. Supervisor
Tendy responded that abuse of
land use in the Town already
exists and that “this law will
prevent that abuse.” Coun-
cilman Cinque agreed, but
Councilwoman Wendy Whetsel
appeared to be of two minds,
arguing on the one hand that
the law “may be onerous for
legitimate farmers” and on
the other that it will prevent
abuse. In a roll-call vote, the
law was passed with Yetter
voting “no” and Councilwoman
Keresey absent.
SHERIFF (Cont’d from front pg.)
“This latest problem is an-
other said example of why we
need professional experience
and proven leadership in that
law enforcement agency,” said
McConville, the former chief
of the MTA police.
Smith responded later that
his critics were denigrating
the heroic efforts of the com-
munity.
In the search, volunteers
f r o m C o n t i n e n t a l Vi l l a g e ,
Cold Spring, Putnam Val -
l e y, a n d G a r r i s o n j o i n e d
their neighbors from Brew-
ster, Carmel, Mahopac Falls,
Croton Falls, Putnam Lake,
and Lake Carmel, who were
also assisted by State Police
helicopters and police canine
units.
Nineteen ATVs were used
in the operation as rescue par-
ties focused their attention on
the wooded area behind the
Garden Street School, along
the Croton River, and in thick
woods off Nelson Blvd. along
Metro-North Railroad tracks.
As the hours passed and a
team of cadaver-searching
dogs arrived on the scene,
authorities feared the worst.
Relatives of Francisco Lo-
pez Soto had reported the
boy missing after he arrived
in Brewster from Central
America and moved in with
his brother and sister-in-law.
Authorities circulated fliers
bearing the boy’s photo and
asked the public for its help
in locating the teenager.
When temperatures reached
90 degrees and many of the
volunteers began to feel the
effects of the extreme heat
and humidity, the search was
called off.
A corrections officer at the
Putnam County Jail was check-
ing his mail later that evening
and noticed a resemblance to
the youth in the photo to an
inmate already behind bars.
The officer notified his su-
periors, and Captain William
McNamara said “investigators
interviewed the inmate and
brought his brother to the
correctional facility, where
he was positively identified
as the missing teen.”
Further investigation re-
vealed that Soto had been ar-
rested in Brewster on August
16 after a deputy responded to
a report of a disorderly man.
Soto was accused of brandish-
ing a broken beer bottle toward
the deputy and was charged
with criminal possession of a
weapon, menacing, and resist-
ing arrest. Capt. McNamara
said during booking, Soto
identified himself as Noel
Garcia and told officers he
was 19 years old: “Statements
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
made led officers to believe
he was in the United States
illegally. A fingerprint check
failed to disclose the suspect’s
true identity, since there was
no prior recording of Soto’s
prints on file in any American
jurisdiction.”
Sheriff Donald Smith was
flabbergasted. In an exclusive
interview with the PCN&R
inside the jail last Thurs -
day night, Smith said he was
pleased that the “story had a
happy ending. This also points
out that many challenges ex-
ist when it comes to illegal
immigration because those
in the US illegally don’t get
a real identity until they are
arrested and enter the criminal
justice system.”
Smith called the issue a
“real challenge.”
The sheriff praised the many
volunteers, including REACT
and police agencies, for their
dedicated work during the
extensive search: “The man-
hunt pointed out the good-
n e s s f o u n d i n o u r c o u n t y.
Putnam has a big heart, and
when anyone is in trouble,
in need, or when a missing
child is reported, the people
of our county come out in
large numbers to render as-
sistance.”
Also assisting during the
search were members of the
Putnam Bureau of Emergen-
cy Services—Commissioner
Robert McMahon and his
assistant Adam Stiebeling,
Emergency Services Coor-
dinators Ron Davies, James
Ciulla and Ken Clair, Put-
nam Director of Emergency
Management Tom Lannon,
members of the New York
City DEP Police, New York
State DEC Police, and New
York State Police.
DUELING (Cont’d from front pg.)
anticipated crowd: more than
400 constituents packed the
ballroom, spilling into aisles
and out into the parking lot.
The majority of the crowd was
senior citizens.
Ball spoke briefly before
opening the floor to those of
any political persuasion to
offer comments on the current
legislation being debated in
Congress. “We cannot allow
the extremes on either side to
negate the debate,” Ball said,
“That’s why your voice must
be heard. In rooms like this
come the best ideas.We’re not
here just to talk: we’re here to
get something done.”
Residents took turns de-
nouncing socialized medicine,
sharing stories about care in
countries like Canada, and
announcing their fears of a
government takeover of health
care. Though passions ran hot,
Ball kept the forum from spill-
ing out of control.
When one resident who sup-
ported Obama’s reform was
about to be shouted down by
the crowd, the Assemblyman
intervened “You know how
that liberal media talks about
angry mobs? Do you want to
give them something to talk
about? Well, we all want to be
civil. If people disagree with
us, that’s okay.”
Ball said that suggestions
at his health care meetings
included the following propos-
als for reform: Members of
Congress should be required to
participate in their own health
plan, people with pre-existing
conditions should be able to
find coverage, and the working
poor should be given priority
in reform discussions. Ball
promised to work for these
ideas in any health care legis-
lation in which he had a vote.
The next night, at St. John the
T HE P UTNAM C OUNTY N EWS A ND R ECORDER Page 11
M i c h a e l B r e n d a n D o u g h e rt y
Greg Ball hosts a forum on healthcare.
Evangelist Church in Fishkill, of small and large businesses. Though a few protestors at
John Hall was scheduled to “IBM is our largest employer the Hall event became rowdy,
speak about health care to the in this district. They are happy both meetings demonstrated
local chapter of the NAACP. with the plan because they are a desire for area residents to
Nearly 100 local residents grandfathered in,” Hall said, have a debate on health care
gathered outside the church “I’ve spoken to small busi- that is tough but civil.
asking to be let in. They were nesses that are exempt from The Obama administration
joined by Assemblyman Ball, new taxes. What we need to had hoped to pass its sweeping
who has criticized Hall for find is the break point—a large health care reforms in July.
speaking in “scripted settings.” small business, or a smaller Delay in Congress postponed
NAACP representatives ini- big business that might be final votes until after the Au-
tially declined entry to non- getting hurt.” gust recess, and a contentious
members. When Hall arrived Hall was challenged by audi- August recess may set the
on the scene to catcalls and ence members on the particu- timeline for a vote even further
demands to be let in, he in- lars of the health care reform. into the fall, or may split the
formed the gathered crowd that Garrison resident Joyce Bloom proposed bills in half.
the meeting would be opened wore a button signaling her sup- The two forums on health
to as many participants as al- port for “Single Payer” health care last week were not just
lowed by fire codes. care reform as in Canada, and an opportunity for residents
Beacon Mayor Steven Gold encouraged the Congressman to air health care concerns,
opened the meeting by hold- to back a strong public option but were also a preview of
ing up Ball’s meeting as an in the current bill. the 2010 congressional race.
example of “open debate,” Someone asked if the new Both John Hall and Greg Ball
and encouraged residents to government plan would cover are likely to receive national
keep order. Hall acknowledged abortions. “I will support a support in this battleground
the presence of Assemblyman bill that covers all legal pro- district. Ball has cast himself
Ball, congratulating him for cedures,” Hall said. Another as an energetic fighter for the
“being engaged in the health audience member shouted, “So people, while Hall has played
care debate.” you support taxpayer-funded up his image as a knowledge-
Hall said he had been holding abortion.” Hall answered that able and temperate legislator.
meetings on health care for all he would protect a woman’s The overwhelming crowd of
his active years as a politician. right to choose. elderly citizens at Ball’s meet-
“I have not committed to vote Unlike Ball’s event in Fish- ing may be an indication that
for either version of the House kill, where the audience was the 2010 elections may over-
bill, “the Congressman said. overwhelmingly against cur- turn many assumptions about
Hall framed the debate as rent legislation, Hall’s meeting politics in the Hudson Valley.
one of balancing the interests was almost evenly divided.
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P h i l i p s t o w n R e c re a t i o n D e p a r t m e n t N e w s Parents: Be Sure Your Child’s

Vaccinations are Current
Phone: 424-4618 Fax: 424-4686. 1-6. Before & Aftercare available.
Website: philipstownrecreation.com 8/17 week Fun & Games at Lake Surprise – Swim- TEEN PROGRAMS It’s getting close to back- required vaccinations at no
to-school time! It’s time cost at the Health Depart-
F.I.S.H. Phone: 424-4669. ming included. to start thinking…are my
FOOT IN MOUTH PLAYERS- ongoing Tuesday ment’s clinics if they meet
nights Ages- 12-19. Time- 6:30-8:30pm. child’s shots up to date? The certain eligibility require-
For your convenience registration forms are available at SUMMER CLAY EXPERIENCE- July 20 or Au- Putnam County Department ments. Call 845-278-6086
the Philipstown Town Clerk’s Office. gust 3 Each session 2 weeks. Grades 3-6. Time of Health is reminding par- for dates, times and locations
9-12pm. May join Summer Fun until 3:00. PICK UP SOCCER- Starts 6/29. Grades 8-12 Mon
ents that all children must of clinics.
F.I.S.H.- Volunteers are needed to bring seniors to doc- & Thurs 6-8pm. Philipstown Park. receive certain vaccinations Several vaccines are rec-
tors appointments. If you can spare a morning or after- SPORT CLINICS COLLEGE VOLLEYBALL- Friday nights 7:30-
before they begin or return ommended to protect people
noon please call 845-424-4618. to school or day care this of all ages These include:
CO-ED BASKETBALL-8/3-7. Grades 3-6. Time- 9:30pm. ongoing. Philipstown Community Center fall, depending on their age Rotavirus vaccine to protect
PRESCHOOL AGE 9-3pm. Garrison School. Gym. and the school year they are infants against a severe type
entering. of diarrhea; HPV (human
SUMMER BABY & ME – Starts July 7th ( 4 one- SOFTBALL- 7/20-24. Grades 3-8. Time-9-3pm. ADULT PROGRAMS Childhood vaccinations papillomavirus) vaccine to
week sessions) Tues & Thurs .Time- 9:30-11am. North Highlands Field. required for school entry protect girls and women
Location- Town Annex (VFW Hall Kemble Ave. PILATES- VFW Hall Kemble Ave S.C. July 20 protect against potentially (ages 9 – 26 only) from the
(5 weeks) 10am July 22 ( 5 weeks) 9:30am July life threatening diseases in- virus that causes cervical
C.S. GIRLS VOLLEYBALL- 7/27-31. Grades 3-9. cluding diphtheria, tetanus, cancer; Meningococcal vac-
Time- 9-3pm.Garrison School. 24 ( 5 weeks) 10am.
YOGA- Mondays Time- 7:30 -8:45pm. Location- measles, mumps, rubella, cine for adolescents; Zoster
PRE – SCHOOL AGE SUMMER FUN – Starts polio, hepatitis B, pertus- vaccine to help protect adults
June 29. 8 one week sessions. Time- 9-12 or BASEBALL- 8/10-14. Grades 3-9. Time 9-3pm. Town Annex Kemble Ave. C.S. sis (whooping cough), and ages 60 and over against
9:00-3pm. North Highlands Field. chicken pox. Children in day developing shingles.
YOGA CV- Wednesdays Time-7:30 – 8:45pm. care, pre-K, or kindergarten Don’t forget, flu season is
YOUTH PROGRAMS SOCCER- 8/17-21. Grades 3-8. Time 9-3pm. Continental Village Clubhouse. through 12th grade who do just around the corner. As
Philipstown Park. TAI CHI CHIH- Advanced July 11 ( 8 weeks) not meet the immunization always, an annual seasonal
ALL AT THE PHILIPSTOWN 9-10am. VFW Hall Kemble Ave C.S. requirements will not be flu vaccine is recommended
COMMUNITY CENTER permitted to attend school. for anyone who doesn’t want
ADULT PICK UP SOCCER- Wednesday nights Va c c i n a t i o n s a r e s t i l l t h e to get the flu. In addition, a
SUMMER FUN – 8 weeks Starts June 29 Grades 6:00 Philipstown Park. s a f e s t a n d m o s t e ff e c t i v e second flu vaccine for the
way to prevent childhood novel H1N1 flu (formerly
WEIGHT WATCHERS- Wednesday nights at the disease. For the complete called swine flu) is rec-
Philipstown Community Center. Weigh in 6:30pm list of required school vac- ommended. There is some
cinations, go to the Putnam possibility that initially the
Meeting at 7pm.
County website at putnam- vaccine may be available in
countyny.com and click on limited quantities. If this
ADULT CO-ED VOLLEYBALL- Thursday nights the link for National Immu- holds true, certain groups
Time- 7:30-9:30pm. Location- Philipstown Com- nization Month. For ques- in the population will be
munity Center. tions, you can contact the targeted to receive the novel
Putnam County Department H1N1 vaccine first. Even
MENS BASKETBALL- Monday nights. Time- of Health’s Immunization if novel H1N1 vaccine is
7:30-9:30pm. Location- Philipstown Community Program at 845- 278-6086. initially only available in
Center. Check with your child’s limited quantities, supply
doctor about the vaccines and availability will con-
SENIOR EVENT they may need and make tinue. The novel H1N1 vac-
an appointment as soon as cine does not replace the
MUST CALL TO REGISTER possible. Children up to 19 seasonal flu vaccine; both
years of age can receive the are recommended.
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NYS DOT The resolution, a summary NOTICE OF FORMATION twenty days from the date of NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEART 2 HEART CHILD Notice of Qualification of that a public hearing will
REQUEST FOR BIDS of which is published OF LIMITED LIABILITY publication of this Notice. HEARING ON CARE CENTER LLC, a SPI Litigation Direct, LLC. be held by the Zoning Board
Sealed bids for the herewith, has been adopted COMPANY. NAME: KNH Tina M. Merando OBJECTIONS TO domestic Limited Liability Authority filed with NY of Appeals of the Village of
following projects will be on the 4th day of August, CONSTRUCTION LLC. Town Clerk ASSESSMENT Company (LLC) filed with Dept. of State on 7/27/09. Nelsonville at the Village
received in an envelope 2009, and the validity of A r t i c l e s o f O rg a n i z a t i o n Dated: ROLL TO FINANCE the Sec of State of NY on Office location: Putnam office, 260 Main Street, on:
annotated with project name the obligations authorized were filed with the Secretary Cold Spring, New York: IMPROVEMENT 6/5/09. NY Office location: County. Principal business Thursday, September 3,
and number until 10:30 a.m. by such resolution may be of State of New York August 26, 2009 NOTICE IS HEREBY Putnam County. SSNY is address: 2960 Professional 2009, at 8pm to hear the
on September 17, 2009 at hereafter contested only SSNY) on 07/16/09. The Specific object or G I V E N t h a t t h e To w n designated as agent upon Dr., Springfield, IL 62703. appeal of Frank Ricevuto, Jr.
the Office of Contract If such obligations ware latest date of dissolution is purpose: R o o f B o a r d o f t h e To w n o f whom process against the LLC formed in DE on from the denial of a request
Management, NYS Dept. of authorized for an object 12/31/2060. Office replacement at St. Mary’s/ Philipstown has completed LLC may be served. SSNY 11/6/01. NY Sec. of State for a building permit, to
Transportation, 1ST FLOOR or purpose for which the location: Putnam County. Recreation Community an assessment roll for the shall mail a copy of any designated as agent of LLC construct two carports on his
SUITE 1CM, 50 WOLF RD, COUNTY OF PUTNAM, SSNY has been designated Center year 2010 in connection process against the LLC upon whom process against property, known as tax map
A L B A N Y, N Y 1 2 2 3 2 a n d New York, Is not authorized as agent of the LLC upon Maximum Estimated with the financing of the served upon him/her to it may be served and shall #38.17-2-42, located at 262
will then be publicly read. A to expend money of if the whom process against it may Cost: $375,000 Valley Lane and a portion The LLC, 32 Kentview Dr., mail process to: c/o CT Main Street, Nelsonville,
certified or cashier’s check provisions of law which be served. SSNY shall mail Period of probable of Brookside Drive Road Carmel, NY 10512 General C o r p o r a t i o n S y s t e m , 111 New York in an VB District.
payable to the NYS Dept. of should have been complied a copy of process to usefulness: 2 0 y e a r s , Improvement, which is on purposes 8 t h Av e . , N Y, N Y 1 0 0 11 , Denial is based on failure
Transportation for the sum with as of the date of the LLC, 105 Palmer Trail, limited to 5 years file with the Town Clerk of registered agent upon whom to comply with Section 188-
specified in the proposal or publication of the Notice Carmel, New York 10512. Amount of obligations to the Town of Philipstown. process may be served. 29D, Schedule B of the
a bid bond, FORM CONR were not substantially Purpose: For any lawful be issued: F U RT H E R N O T I C E I S LEGAL NOTICE DE address of LLC: 1209 Nelsonville Code, setbacks.
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the bid total” as specified action, suit or proceeding
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in the contract proposal, contesting such validity is Hall, C O M PA N Y. N A M E : filed with DE Sec. of State, and place.
must accompany each bid. commenced within twenty 238 Main Street, Cold M O N A C O R E A LT Y 401 Federal St., Dover, DE William Rice
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obtained from the Plan Sales of this Notice, or such Notice is hereby given that on the 3rd day of September A r t i c l e s o f O rg a n i z a t i o n purposes. Nelsonville Zoning
Unit, at the above address; obligations were authorized a license, number 2151834 Putnam Valley Central 2009, at 7:45 p.m., for the were filed with the Secretary
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reserved to reject all bids. M. CHRIS MARRONE Bridgette Bacon Enterprises, School Taxes objections which may be location: Putnam County.
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CONTRACTORS, Legislature b e e r, l i q u o r a n d w i n e a t School District, Towns of roll. as agent of the LLC upon NOTICE OF ADOPTION LEGAL NOTICE
Contractors should be BOND RESOLUTION retail in a restaurant under Putnam Valley and Carmel, DATED: Cold Spring, whom process against it OF LOCAL LAW #8-2009 COUNTY OF PUTNAM
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for Lobbying on All PUTNAM, NEW YORK, Control Law at 443-445 York. Having received for August 26, 2009 mail a copy of process to the that the Town Board of the NOTICE IS HEREBY
Procurement Contracts ADOPTED AUGUST 4, Oscawana Lake Road, the Collection of Taxes in By Order of the Town LLC, c/o George Monaco, Town of Putnam Valley duly GIVEN, that sealed bids
effective January 1, 2006. 2009, AUTHORIZING THE P u t n a m Va l l e y 1 0 5 7 9 f o r the above named school Board of the Town of 276 Buckshollow Road, adopted Local Law #8-2009 will be received by the
Details of guidelines, COST OF PLANNING AND on premises consumption. district, the collection of Philipstown, Mahopac, New York 10541. on August 19, 2009 entitled Director of Purchasing
regulations and forms ENGINEERING STUDIES Bridgette Bacon same would be at the Putnam Putnam County Purpose: For any lawful “Amend Chapter 165 of Putnam County for the
are provided on the IN CONNECTION WITH Enterprises, LLC Va l l e y C e n t r a l S c h o o l Tina M. Merando purpose. (“Zoning”) of the Code of following commodities and/
Department’s Web Site. For T H E R E M E D I AT I O N O F D/B/A Nightlife D i s t r i c t , B u s i n e s s O ff i c e Town Clerk the Town of Putnam Valley or service:
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Person(s) Jodi Riano, Bill LANDFILL, IN AND .FOR Putnam Valley, NY 10579 School, Peekskill Hollow Residence/Agricultural Putnam County Kent Senior
Howe NYSDOT Contract S A I D C O U N T Y AT A Road, Putnam Valley, New Zoning Districts.” C e n t e r G e o t h e r m a l We l l
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Road, 1st Floor, Suite 1CM, COST OF $300,000, AND
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Regional Director, 4 Burnett the obligations authorized after 10/31/09, the list of CLERK'S ROOF REPAIR/ as agent of the LLC upon the nomination of the West may also visit our web site at
connection with remediation Point Foundry Preserve
Blvd., Poughkeepsie, NY of the Putnam County by such resolution may be unpaid taxes will be turned INSTALLATION whom process against it www.putnamcountyny.com
12603 hereafter contested only over to The Commissioner Detailed specifications may be served. SSNY shall to the National Register Sealed bids must be filed in
landfill of Historic Places on
D261279, PIN 8809.32, Period of probable if such obligations were of Finance, County Office may be secured at the mail a copy of process to the the above office on or before
Columbia, Dutchess, authorized for an object or B u i l d i n g , C a r m e l , N . Y. o ff i c e o f t h e D i r e c t o r o f LLC, c/o The Law Offices Wednesday, September 9, 1:00 P.M., WEDNESDAY,
usefulness: Five (5) 2009, at 8:00 pm. at the
Orange, Putnam, Rockland, years purpose for which the Town 10512 for relevy with Purchasing, County of of James C. Kahn, 175 Main SEPTEMBER 16, 2009.
Ulster & Westchester Cos., of Philipstown, Putnam additional interest added. Putnam Office Facilities, Street, White Plains, New Village Hall, 85 Main St. dated: Carmel, New York
Amount of obligations to All interested parties are
Guide Rail Replacement be issued: $300,000. Bonds County, New York, is not Optional payment by 110 Old Route 6, Building York 10601. Purpose: For August 25, 2009
at Various Locations, Bid authorized to expend money, installments: total tax must No. 3, Carmel, New York any lawful purpose. encouraged to attend and Sgd/Alessandro Mazzotta,
A complete copy of: the be heard.
Deposit $400,000.00, NO bond resolution summarized or if the provisions of law exceed $50.00; one-half 10512 between the hours of Director
PLANS, Proposals $25, plus which should have been o f total tax p lus on e- half 8:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M., Dated: 8/21/09 Putnam County
above shall be available for Al Zgolinski, Chairman
$8 Postage. Goals: MBE/ public inspection during complied with as of the of the 4% service charge, Monday through Friday. You Purchasing Department
payable to the tax collector may also visit our web site at LEGAL NOTICE of the Historic District
WBE 0 - 0% normal business hours at date of publication of this
notice were not substantially 9/1/09-9/15/09; second-half www.putnamcountyny.com. NOTICE OF ADOPTION Review Board
Federally Aided Contracts the Office of the Clerk OF LOCAL LAW #9-2009
identify a DBE Goal, and to the Legislature, at the complied with, and an action, of tax plus one-half of the Sealed bids must be filed in
suit or proceeding contesting 4% service charge, payable the above office on or before PLEASE TAKE NOTICE,
100% NY State Funded County Office Building, 40 that the Town Board of the
Contracts identify both MBE GleneidaAvenue, Carmel, such validity is commenced to The Commissioner of 1:00 P.M., WEDNESDAY,
within twenty days after the Finance after 11/1/09 but SEPTEMBER 23, 2009. , Town of Putnam Valley duly
and WBE Goals. Contracts New York. adopted Local Law #9-2009
with 0% Goals are generally Dated: August 6, 2009 date of publication of this before 3/15/10. dated:
notice, or such obligations PUTNAM VALLEY Carmel, New York on August 19, 2009 entitled
single operation contracts, Carmel, New York
where sub-contracting is not
expected, and smaller size
were authorized in violation
of the provisions of the
CENTRAL SCHOOL
DISTRICT
August 24, 2009
Sgd/Alessandro Mazzotta,
“Amend Section 165-44 of
t h e C o d e o f t h e To w n o f Email Your
contracts – both of which Constitution. Jill Figarella
Tax Collector
Purchasing Director
Putnam County
Putnam Valley (Zoning) with
respect to Non-Conforming Legal Notices to
may present direct bidding
opportunities for Small
Business Firms, including,
A complete copy of the
resolution summarized
herewith is available for
(845) 528-8094 Purchasing Department Structures and to Repeal
Section 165-46.”
Maureen McHugh
legals@pcnr.com
but not limited to, DBE or public inspection during
regular business hours at Deputy Town Clerk
MBE and WBE. Dated: August 20, 2009
the Office of the Town Clerk
 Wednesday, August 26, 2009 T HE P UTNAM C OUNTY N EWS A ND R ECORDER Page 13

Manitoga Summer Camp: Kids, Unplugged Hike, Kayak,

Bike with the
Mountain Club
In September 1609, Henry
Hudson and the crew of
the Half Moon explored the
magnificent Hudson River.
Now, 400 years later, you
can make your own voyage
of discovery during the Ad-
irondack Mountain Club’s
“Fall Outing 2009: Discover
Fire Department, Surprise Lake Camp Help Youth the Lower Hudson Valley.”
The outing, scheduled for
After seven successful September 25 to 27, features
weeks of summer camp, the a full schedule of hikes,
Philipstown Recreation De- canoe, and kayak trips, bike
partment had a challenge rides, and other events high-
on their hands. The roof of lighting the scenic beauty
Choruses of “fairies, fair- hone their acting skills in total of 25 teen volunteers. of Harriman State Park,
the Claudio Marzollo Com-
ies, wave your magic wands” preparation for their show Guest educators included Sterling Forest, and other
munity Center was due to be
and the sound of soft bells for parents and friends on wildlife expert Bill Robin- natural areas. The 32 events
replaced, and the last week
echoed throughout the forest. the last day of camp. son, who treated campers to even include a hike in New
of camp needed a new loca-
Titania and Oberon joined Tw e n t y - t h r e e y e a r s a g o , a birds of prey demonstration York’s Central Park.
tion. Recreation Supervisor
hands as Puck, the little during the same summer in and NY Botanical Garden Preregistration is required
Amber Stickle reached out to
changeling boy and the en- which the Shakespeare Festi- botanist Daniel Atha, who and the registration deadline
a number of local organiza-
tire cast looked on in content val first performed Midsum- discussed plant form and is September 4. The registra-
tions and found a perfect fit
approval. This was the scene mer Night’s Dream, Manitoga function. tion fee for the weekend is
in the generosity of The North
as Manitoga Summer Nature piloted its Summer Nature & Hikes to Lost Pond, sneak- $25 per person. There is an
Highlands Fire Department
& Design Camp wrapped up Design Camp. The concept e r- c r e e k i n g , g a m e s i n t h e additional $35 fee for the
and Surprise Lake Camp.
another successful season on was to offer a program where meadow, and many inspired Saturday buffet banquet.
Responding to help the
Friday, August 7. children could draw on nature art projects, including a 10- The event is open to Adiron-
preschoolers, the North High-
Campers delivered a to inspire creativity, using foot wooden snake puzzle, dack Mountain Club (ADK)
lands Fire Department opened
charming vignette of Mid- Manitoga’s 75-acre woodland rounded out the season of members and nonmembers.
the doors of their brand new
summer Night’s Dream, the landscape as their classroom. fun, adventure and discovery. Fall Outing headquarters
firehouse. Twenty-eight 3-
very first production of the For five consecutive weeks For more information on will be the Holiday Inn, 3
and 4-year-olds were treated
Hudson Valley Shakespeare of another fully-booked sea- Manitoga’s camp or other E x e c u t i v e B l v d . , S u ff e r n
to games in the community
Festival performed in 1987 son, Camp Director Mark programs and events, visit (Thruway Exit 14 B). The
room, water play, and outdoor
as a fundraiser in Manitoga’s Wick and Artist-in-Residence www.russelwrightcenter.org. hotel is holding a block of
activities on the ball field.
Mary’s Meadow. Linda Richards were joined For photos of the 2009 camp rooms for Fall Outing par-
The firefighters turned out to
Lead HVSF actress Nance by counselors Megan Lyons season, visit Manitoga on ticipants until September 1.
teach fire safety and to let the
Williamson visited earlier in Volkmann, Tyler Brownell, Facebook. For general information
kids explore the trucks and
Catherine Parr (left) and Samantha Phillips enjoy a refreshing swim in the waters of Lake the week to share the story of Hannah Civita, Skylar Fran- about Fall Outing, contact
equipment. Being the first
Surprise at Rec camp last week. the play and help the children cis, and Jessica Cox, and a Noel Schulz, at (201) 445-
to use the brand new facil-
ity, Philipstown’s youngest 6445 or noelschulz@veri-
ing opportunities. and the climbing tower. Ms. mer camp a memorable one: zon.net.
residents were fortunate to
have the opportunity to learn
Since 1902, picturesque
Lake Surprise has been the
Stickle claimed “this was the
best fit for us by far. The
Jordan Dale, Randy Topher,
Marc Rentzer and the Sur-
HV Hospital’s Golf Tourney a Success To register, contact Janet
Sibarium, at (212) 254-0738
about their hometown he-
home for generations of opportunities we were able p r i s e L a k e S t a ff , K r i s t e n More than 125 golfers teed or janet@adkny.org.
roes. The pre-schoolers also
sleep-away campers from to provide our campers with VanTassel, the North High- off at Hudson National Golf More information is avail-
r eceived in ter e s t in g v isits
around the world. The Rec- the help of the Lake Surprise lands Fire Department, the Club in Croton-on-Hudson able at adktravel.org/fall-
from the Taconic O utdoor
reation Department found a staff were a perfect way to Taconic Outdoor Education at the end of June to sup- outing.htm.
Education Center and author
great neighbor in this histori- end the summer.” Center, Jean Marzollo, Hal- port Hudson Valley Hospital
Jean Marzollo.
cal organization renowned Week eight will go down in dane School District, Joe Center (HVHC).
Just up the road from the
for its swimming and boating history as the week that our Curto, and Philipstown Little This is the 32nd year for
North Highlands Firehouse,
lake, extensive hiking trails, community opened its doors League. Thanks also to the the golf tournament, which
kids 6 through 14 were kindly
ball fields, and outdoor the- to share their many resources. parents, campers and the in- raised nearly $160,000 for
welcomed at Surprise Lake
atre. Daily activities for Phil- The Philipstown Recreation credible Philipstown Recre- the Hospital’s Building on
Camp. Jordan Dale and his
ipstown campers included the Department would like to ation counselors on the front Excellence program. The golf
staff generously opened their
low ropes course, boating, thank all those who helped lines for their flexibility and tournament was originally
doors to provide Philipstown
swimming, hiking, archery, make the last week of sum- cooperation. scheduled for a date in May HVHC’s Golf Tournament Sponsors (l-r): Bernard Curry,
campers with new and excit-
but had to be pushed back Curry Automotive; Jim Martin, Putnam County Savings
because of rain. Bank; Jim Steets, Entergy Nuclear.

WARNING !!! WARNING !!!

New Proposed Zoning Law Coming Soon
All Philipstown property owners will be AFFECTED !

(with the exception of Village of Cold Spring and Nelsonville)

If your property falls within the shaded area on the Overlay District Zoning map,
your permitted property rights will be dramatically impacted by the zoning changes!

Don’t let members of the Zoning Advisor Committee board or the town board
tell you, “Don’t worry, you are grandfathered in!”

“Grandfathered” means you can keep what

you are zoned for on your property now,
but when this law goes into effect any
change of use, alteration, or enlargement
permitted under the current zoning laws
will only be allowed if a
special permit is issued.

The new law is full of restrictions

that will make selling or
developing your property almost
impossible.

You can help stop this law

from being passed.

How to Get involved:

All property owners in the gray area will be
affected by the zoning changes.
Sponsored by Citizens of Philipstown
1. Go to Town Hall.
2. Pick up a copy of the proposed
zoning law and maps.
3. Identify your property on the maps.
4. Attend Town Hall Meeting on
Thursday, September 3, 2009, at 8pm
and Town Board Workshop on Wednes
day, September 9, at 7:30pm
Ask questions. Voice your concerns.
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HALDANE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

TRANSPORTATION SCHEDULE 2009-10 Students must be at their designated bus stop AT
LEAST FIVE MINUTES BEFORE THE BUS IS
DUE TO ARRIVE. In order to keep bus runs on
HIGH SCHOOL/MIDDLE SCHOOL BUS ROUTES schedule, we will not wait for any student that is
not at their stop on time.
Effective – September 2009
HIGH SCHOOL/MIDDLE SCHOOL BUS ROUTES Route #4 – Elementary ( Blue) ROUTE -SE-1
Leave Haldane3:05 PM Leave Haldane 6:45 AM
Route #1 – High School/Middle School (Yellow)
Leave 6:20 AM East on Rt. 301; Cross Creek Rd; Rt. 9 North; Horton Rd; Mill Rd; East All district resident students attending Rockland Boces School; Pick up
Mountain Rd. N.; Carol Lane; Turn around at Snow Valley Campground; students at East Mtn. Road South. Drop off students at Rockland Boces
East onto Rte. 301, North onto Rte. 9. Right onto East Mountain Road Old Albany Post Rd; Horseman’s Trail; Cold Spring Trailer Park; Lyons Rd;
South; Left onto East Mountain Road North.; turn around , left onto East West on Rt 301; return to Haldane ROUTE –SE-2
Mountain Road South. Turn around @ Trout Brook and proceed back down Leave Haldane 7:25 AM
E. Mountain Rd. South ; Cross over to Fishkill Road; Rte. 301; Wood Ave. Route #5 – Elementary ( Green)
and continue back to school Leave Haldane 3:05 PM All district resident students attending Hawthorne School; Pick up students
at Haldane approved bus stops ; Drop off students at Hawthorne School.
Route #2 – High School/Middle School (Red) East Rt 301; Fishkill Road; Forman Rd.; Lake Surprise; Victoria Rd., Deer
Leave: 6:50 AM Hollow Rd., Old Postal Rd., Rt 9 S; Jaycox Rd; Rt 9 S; Rt 301 East; turn ROUTE -SE-3
around @ O’Farms; return to Haldane. Leave Haldane 7:00 AM
East onto Rte.301; turn onto Lane Gate Rd to the end..; North on Rte 9;
Post Rd. Trailer Park; E. Mountain Rd. South; Fenechel, Clove Brook , Hy Route #6 – Elementary P.A.C.E.S. All district resident students attending Lakeland and VanCortlandville
Vue Terr.,Perks Blvd., Perks & Sons Ct., JoAnn Place . South on Route 9 Leave Haldane 3:00 PM School; Pick up students at Haldane approved bus stops; Drop off students
to Route 301; back to Haldane. at Lakeland School and proceed to VanCortlandville School
Route 301 to Rte.9 North; East Mtn.. Rd. South drop off students; return
Route #3 – High School/Middle School (Black) to Haldane. ROUTE -SE-4
Leave: 6:45 AM Leave Haldane 6:15 AM
HIGH SCHOOL/MIDDLE SCHOOL DISMISSAL
East on Rte. 301; South on Rte. 9; turn around; Short St., Stephanie Lane, MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS NOT ATTENDING 10TH. PERIOD All district resident students attending BlindBrook Middle School; Pick up
Hustis Rd, Knollwood Lane, Eagles Way, Mystic Rd., Woods Rd., Beale students at Haldane approved bus stops; Drop off students at BlindBrook
Rd., Lake Valhalla Pillars, Foundry Pond Rd., Egan Rd., Barrett Pond Rd. Route #1 – Middle School/High School (Yellow) Middle School.
@ intersection of Fishkill Rd., Forman Rd., and down to Fishkill Rd. to Leave Haldane 2:20 PM
Rte. 301 back to Haldane ROUTE – SE -5
East on Rte. 301, Wood Ave; Route 9 North; right onto East Mountain Road Leave Haldane 6:30 AM
Route #4 – High School/Middle School (Blue) South , Left onto E. Mountain Rd. North; turn around; left onto East Mountain
Leave: 6:50 AM Rd South; turn around @ Trout Brook; proceed back down E. Mountain Rd. All district resident students attending Westchester Exceptional School;
South; cross over Fishkill Rd., Rt 301; return to Haldane pick up students on Rt. 301 and East Mountain Road South. Drop off at
East on Rte. 301 to Route 9 North; Horton Rd; Mill Road; East Mountain Rd. Westchester Exceptional School
North; Carol Lane; Turn around Snow Valley Campground; Rt. 9 South; Old Route #2 – Middle School/High School – (Red)
Albany Post Rd.; Mountain Brook; Horseman’s Trail; Cold Spring Trailer Leave Haldane 2:20 PM DISMISSALS
Park; Lyons Rd; Fox Rd; Rt 301 back to Haldane.
Drop students off route 9D; River Road, Moffat Road; East on Route 301 ROUTE P-1
Route #5 – High School/ Middle School (Green) through Lane Gate Road North on Route 9 - stop Post Road Trailer Park; Leave Haldane 2:00 PM
Leave: 6:35 AM North on Route 9 to East Mountain Road South; loop Perks area; South on
Route 9 to Route 301; return to Haldane. All district resident students attending St. Mary’s School; Pick up students
East on Rte. 301 to Fishkill Road; Lake Surprise Road; Victoria Rd, Deer at St. Mary’s; Drop off students at Haldane approved bus stops.
Hollow Rd, Old Postal Rd; Route 9 South; Jaycox Road; Route 9 South; Route #3 – Middle School/High School – (Black)
Rt.301 East, turn around at O’Farms; West on Route 301; Healy and Moffat Leave Haldane 2:20 PM ROUTE P-2
Roads; North on Route 9D; back to Haldane. Leave Haldane 1:45 PM
East on Route 301 to route 9; South on Route 9, turn around ; Short St,
ELEMENTARY BUS ROUTES Stephanie La., Hustis Rd. Knollwood Lane, Eagles Way, Mystic, Woods Rd, All district resident students attending Bishop Dunn; Pick up students at
Beale Rd Lake Valhalla Pillars, Foundry Pond Rd., Eagan Rd., Fishkill Rd. Bishop Dunn;. Drop off students at corner of Wood St. and Rte 301 and
Route #1 – Elementary (Yellow) to Route 301 return to Haldane. Haldane School.
Leave 7:20 AM
Route #4 – High School/Middle School (Blue) ROUTE P3
East onto Rte. 301, North onto Rte. 9. Right onto East Mountain Road Leave Haldane 2:20 PM Leave Haldane 2:30 pm
South; Left onto East Mountain Road North.; turn around; left onto East
Mountain Road South. Turn around @ Trout Brook and proceed back down East on Route 301; Wood Ave; Rt 9 N.; Horton Rd; Mill Rd; East Mountain All district resident students attending Oakwood School; Pick up students
E. Mountain Rd. South ; Cross over to Fishkill Road; Rte. 301; Wood Ave. Rd. North; Carol Lane; Turn around at Snow Valley Camp Grounds; Rt. 9 at Oakwood; Drop off students at Haldane approved bus stops.
back to Haldane South; Mountain Brook; Old Albany Post Rd; Cold Spring Trailer Park;
Lyons Rd; West on Rt. 301 return to Haldane ROUTE P-4
Route #2 – Elementary (Red) Leave Haldane 2:20 PM
Leave 7:45 AM Route #5 – High School/Middle School (Green)
Leave Haldane 2:20 PM All district resident students attending St. Dennis/St. Columba School;
East onto Rte.301; turn onto Lane Gate Rd to the end..; North on Rte 9; Pick up students at St. Dennis/St. Columba School; Drop off students at
Post Rd. Trailer Park; E. Mountain Rd. South; Fenechel, Clove Brook , Hy West on Rt. 301; 9D South; Moffat Rd; Healey Rd; Rt. 301 West to Fishkill Haldane approved bus stops.
Vue Terr.,Perks Blvd., Perks & Sons Ct., JoAnn Place . South on Route 9 Rd; Forman Rd.; Lake Surprise; Victoria Rd., Deer Hollow Rd., Old Postal
to Route 301; back to Haldane. Rd., Rt 9 S; Jaycox Rd; Rt 9 S; Rt 301 East; turn around @ O’Farms; return ROUTE P-5
to Haldane. All district resident students attending Assumption School; Pick up students
Route #3 – Elementary ( Black) at Garrison School and drop off at Haldane approved bus stops.
Leave 7:50 AM BOCES TECH
ROUTE-SE-1
East on Rte. 301; North on Rte. 9; Short St., Hustis Rd, Knollwood Lane, ROUTE BT-1 Leave Haldane 1:15 PM
Eagles Way, Mystic Rd., Woods Rd., Beale Rd., Lake Valhalla Pillars, Leave Haldane 6:45 AM
Foundry Pond Rd., intersection of Egan Rd., and Barrett Pond Rd., down All district resident students attending Rockland Boces ; Pick up students
Fishkill Rd. to Rte. 301 back to Haldane Bus will pick up students at their regular assigned bus stops. Boces Tech. at school.; Drop off students at Haldane approved bus stops.
Center in Yorktown.
Route #4 – Elementary ( Blue) ROUTE – SE-2
Leave 7:50 AM ROUTE BT-2 Leave Haldane 1:00 PM
Leave Haldane 9:15 AM
East on Rte. 301 to Route 9 North; Cross Creek Rd; Horton Rd; Mill Rd; East All district resident students attending Hawthorne School; Pick up students
Mountain Rd. North; Carol Lane; Turn around Snow Valley Campground; Bus will pick up students at Haldane school and proceed to Boces Tech. at school.; Drop off students at Haldane approved bus stops. .
Rt. 9 South; Old Albany Post Rd.; Mountain Brook; Horseman’s Trail; Cold Center. Bus will pick up any Boces Tech. students at 10:00AM and return
Spring Trailer Park; Lyons Rd; Roessel Rd, Haven Lane, Corey Lane, West them to Haldane School. ROUTE – SE-3
on Rt 301; Grey Rock Rd.;back to Haldane. Leave Haldane 1:15 PM
ROUTE BT-3
Route #5 – Elementary ( Green) Leave Haldane 11:15 AM All district resident students attending Lakeland and VanCortlandt School.
Leave 7:35 AM Pick up students at Lakeland and VanCortlandt; Drop off students at Hal-
Bus will leave Haldane school and proceed to Boces Tech. Center. Bus will dane approved bus stops.
East on Rte. 301 to Fishkill Road; Lake Surprise Road; Victoria Rd, Deer pick up any Boces Tech students at 12:00 PM and return them to Haldane.
Hollow Rd, Old Postal Rd; Route 9 South; Jaycox Road; Route 9 South; ROUTE –SE -4
Rt.301 East, turn around at O’Farms; West on Route 301; Healy and Moffat ROUTE BT-4 Leave Haldane 1:15 PM
Roads; North on Route 9D; Fair St.; back to Haldane. Leave Haldane 1:15 PM
All district resident students attending Blindbrook School.; Pick up students
Route #6 – Elementary P.A.C.E.S. Bus will proceed to Boces Tech. center and pick up any Tech students at at school.; Drop off students at Haldane approved bus stops.
Leave Haldane 7:50 AM 2:00 PM and return walkers to Haldane.
ROUTE – SE-5
East on Route 301 to Fishkill Rd.; Route 9 North ;East Mountain Road South; PRIVATE AND SPECIAL EDUCATION SCHOOLS Leave Haldane 2:00
Route 9 South to Route 301 West; back to Haldane. Please call transpor tation at (845) 265-9254 Ext. 171 if your
child will not be attending school on a par ticular day. All district resident students attending Westchester Exceptional School; Pick
up students at school.; Drop off students at Haldane approved bus stops.
DISMISSALS
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL/MIDDLE SCHOOL DISMISSAL ROUTE P-1
MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS ATTENDING 10TH. PERIOD Leave Haldane 6:45 AM

All district resident students attending St. Mary’s School in Fishkill;

o
Route #1 – Elementary (Yellow)

n t
Pick up at Haldane School at 6:40; pick up outside district students at the

t e
Leave Haldane 3:05 PM

Li s
Haldane approved bus stops; Drop off students at St. Mary’s.
East on Rte. 301, Wood Ave; Route 9 North; right onto East Mountain Road
South , Left onto E. Mountain Rd. North; turn around; left onto East Mountain ROUTE P-2

WHUD
Rd South; turn around @ Trout Brook; proceed back down E. Mountain Rd. Leave Haldane 7:00 AM

&
South; cross over Fishkill Rd., Rt 301; return to Haldane
All district resident students attending Bishop Dunn; Pick up students at
Route #2 – Elementary (Red) Haldane School 7:00 AM and Corner of Rte. 301 and Wood St. at 7:15AM.
Leave Haldane 3:05 PM Drop off students at Bishop Dunn.

West on Rt 301; Fair St.; 9D South, Healey and Moffet Rds.; Lane Gate ROUTE P-3
Road; Route 9 North; Post Road Trailer Park; Perks Plaza ; Route 9 South Leave Haldane 7:00 AM
to Route 301; return to Haldane.

For Cancellations
All district resident students attending Oakwood School; Pick up students
Route #2A – Elementary (Orange) at Haldane School at 7:00 AM; pick up at Maple Lane 7:15 AM . Drop off
Leave Haldane 3:05 PM students at Oakwood.

East on Route 301; North on Route 9 to E. Mountain Road South; Fenechel;

Clove Brook Rd; Hy Vue; Perks Blvd., Perks & Sons Ct., JoAnn Pl; South
on Route 9; Perks Plaza; Route 301 return to Haldane.
ROUTE P-4
Leave Haldane 7:15 AM Delays
All district resident students attending St. Dennis/St. Columba School; Pick
Route #3 – Elementary ( Black) up student at corner of Perks Blvd. and Perks & Sons Ct. at 7:20 AM drop
Leave Haldane 3:05 PM off students at St. Dennis/St. Columba

East on Route 301; Route 9 North; Hustis Road; Knollwood Lane, Eagles ROUTE P-5
Way, Mystic, Woods Rd. Beale Rd Lake Valhalla Pillars, Foundry Pond Rd. All district resident students attending Assumption School. Pick up students
Barrett Pond Rd @ Egan Rd; Fishkill Rd, Rte 301 return to Haldane at Egan Rd.
7:15 AM and drop off at Haldane School for a connecting bus to Assumption School.
 Wednesday, August 26, 2009 T HE P UTNAM C OUNTY N EWS A ND R ECORDER Page 15

GARRISON SCHOOL DISTRICT Local School Board Meeting Calendars for 2009-10
(see individual school websites for more detail)
Times are approximate. Please be at GUFSD Board of Ed 2009-10 Haldane CSD Board of Ed 2009-10

your stop 5 minutes earlier. September 2 / 16

SCHOOL: O’NEILL & HALDANE
ROUTE: PURPLE
Leave from School: 6:21 AM - Arrive at Garrison
School: 6:45 AM
R - Route 9D north to Plumbush, turn around. Route 9D
south, L – Manitou Rd., L – South Mtn. Pass, R – Route
9d north, R - Old Manitou Road., R - Route 9D north,
R - into Garrison School
14.5 miles
SCHOOL: O’NEILL & HALDANE
ROUTE: YELLOW
Leave Garrison School: 6:00 AM - Arrive at Garrison
School: 6:45 AM
Starts at Dennytown Road & Belle Lane, North on Denny-
town, R – Trail of Maples/Long Ridge Trail, Follow Trail
of Maples, L – Trail of Hemlocks, R – Dennytown Road,
Turn around after last stop, R – South Highland, R – Old,
Albany Post Rd. north, L – Route 9 south, R – Snake Hill
Rd., L – Route 9D south, L – Into Garrison School
23.4 miles
SCHOOL: O’NEILL & HALDANE
ROUTE: BLUE
Leave Garrison School: 6:20 AM - Arrive at Garrison
School: 6:45
L – Route 9D South, L – Route 403, R – Route 9 south, R
- Diamond Hill Road follow to Route 9 south, Turn around
at Westchester County line – Follow 9 north, R – Winston
Lane 2nd L – Arden Drive – Follow Arden back to Winston
Lane., R – Winston lane, R – Route 9 North to Snake Hill Rd.
Turn around, Route 9 south, R – Route 403, R – Route 9D
north to school., R – into Garrison School
15.3 miles
SCHOOL: O’NEILL & HALDANE
ROUTE: RED
ES BUSES
SCHOOL: ELEMENTARY
ROUTE: ORANGE
Leave Garrison School: 7:44 AM - Arrive at Garrison
School: 8:15 AM
R - Route 9D north, R - Snake Hill Road, L - Route 9 north,
R – Coleman Rd., Merge onto Fraser Rd., R – Route 9 north,
L - Indian Brook Road, Turn around at Moog Road, R - Avery
Road, L – Greencliff Rd., L – Avery Rd., R - Snake Hill,
L - Route 9D south, R – Upper Station Rd., Turn around at
railroad trestle, L – Upper Station Rd., L – Route 9D north,
R - into Garrison School
9.6 miles
SCHOOL: ELEMENTARY
ROUTE: RED
Leave Garrison School: 7:38 AM - Arrive at Garrison
School: 8:15 AM
R – Route 9D north, R – Snake Hill Road, Cross Route 9
to Travis Corner Road, Follow to Old Albany Post Road,
R – Old Albany Post Rd. south to Bird Lane – turn around
Old Albany Post Road north, L – Philipse Brook Rd., R –
Snake Hill, L - Route 9D, L – into Garrison School
10.7 miles
SCHOOL: ELEMENTARY
ROUTE: PURPLE
Leave Garrison School: 7:32 AM - Arrive at Garrison
School: 8:15 AM
R - Route 9D north to Plumbush, turn around. Route 9D
south, R – Indian Brook Rd., Turn around at Constitution
Marsh, R – Beverly Warren Rd., R – Route 9D, L – Manitou
Rd., L – South Mtn. Pass, R – Route 9d north, R – Old
Manitou Road., R – Route 9D north. R – into Garrison School
14.5 miles
October 7 / 21
November 4 / 18
Regular Mtg / Special Mtg
Regular Mtg / Special Mtg
Regular Mtg / Special Mtg
September 1 / 15
October 6 / 20
November 3 / 17
Mtg / Workshop
Mtg / Workshop
Mtg / Workshop
December 2 / 16 Regular Mtg / Special Mtg December 1 / 15 Mtg / Workshop
January 6 / 20 Regular Mtg / Special Mtg January 5 / 19 Mtg / Workshop
February 10 Regular Mtg February 2 / 23 Mtg / Workshop
March 3 / 17 Regular Mtg / Special Mtg March 2 / 16 Mtg / Workshop
April 7 Regular Mtg April 6 / 20 Mtg / Workshop
April 27 (Tues) BOCES Vote / Spec Mtg May 4 Mtg
May 5 Reg Mtg / Budget Hearing May 18 (Tues) Workshop / Budget Vote
May 18 (Tues) Annual Mtg/ Budget Vote June 1 / 15 Mtg / Workshop
May 19 Special Mtg
June 2 / 16 Regular Mtg / Special Mtg
Lakeland CSD Board of Ed 2009-10 PVCSD Board of Ed 2009-10
September 3 - Work Session Admin Bldg September 10 / 17 Work Sess / Bus Mtg
September 17- Bus. Mtg Admin Bldg October 1 / 22 Work Sess / Bus Mtg
October 1 - Work Session Admin Bldg November 5 / 19 Work Sess / Bus Mtg
October 15 - Bus. Mtg Walter Panas HS
December 3 / 17 Work Sess / Bus Mtg
November 5 - Work Session Admin Bldg January 7 / 21 Work Sess / Bus Mtg
November 19 - Bus. Mtg Lakeland HS February 4 / 25 Work Sess / Bus Mtg
December 3 - Bus. Mtg Ben Franklin ES March 4 / 18 Work Sess / BusMtg
January 7 - Work Session. Admin Bldg April 8 / 22 Work Sess / Bus Mtg
January 21 - Bus. Mtg George Washington ES April 27 Tenure Mtg
February 4 - Budget Mtg/ May 6 / 20 Work Sess / Bus Mtg
Work Session Admin Bldg May 18 (Tues) Budget Vote
February 25 - Bus. Mtg Thomas Jefferson ES June 3 / 17 Work Sess / Bus Mtg
March 4 - Budget Meeting/
Work Session Admin Bldg
March 18 - Bus. Mtg Van Cortlandtville ES
April 8 - Budget Meeting/
Work Session Admin Bldg
April 22- Bus. Mtg Copper Beech MS
May 4 - Budget Public Hearing Admin Bldg
May 13 - Bus. Mtg Lincoln-Titus ES
May 18 - Budget Vote Van Cortlandtville ES
June 3, 2010 - Work Session Admin Bldg
School Notes
• Haldane Schools will open on time as scheduled. There is on- • Lakeland and Putnam Valley do not publish their school bus
going roof work and some interior ceiling work that will not affect schedules. Instead, they are mailed home to families.
the school day. The parking lot should be fully available within
a week after school opens. Dr. Villanti will be issuing a status
report to parents later this week.

Leave Garrison School: 6:20 AM - Arrive at Garrison

SCHOOL: ELEMENTARY
ROUTE: YELLOW
Putnam Valley ES has a Fresh Face
School 6:45
Leave Garrison School: 7:19 AM - Arrive at Garrison
R – Route 9D north, R – Snake Hill Road, Cross Route 9 School: 8:15 AM
to Travis Corner Road, Follow to Old Albany Post Road,
R – Old Albany Post Rd. south to Bird Lane – turn around Start at top of Dennytown Rd. Dennytown Rd. South to
Old Albany Post Road north, L – Philipse Brook Rd., R - Belle Hollow Rd. – turn around, North on Dennytown ,
Snake Hill, L - Route 9D, L – into Garrison School R – Trail of Maples/Long Ridge Trail, Follow Trail of
Maples, L – Trail of Hemlocks, L – Dennytown Road, R –
10.7 miles South Highland, R – Old Albany Post Rd. north, L – Route
9 south, R – Snake Hill Rd., L – Route 9D south, L – Into
PICK UP FROM FEEDER BUSES Garrison School
Leave Garrison for Haldane: 7:10 AM
SCHOOL: ELEMENTARY
Take Haldane students to school – Pick up students on right ROUTE: BLUE
side of 9D on way to Haldane. R – Route 9D north, R -
Peekskill Road, L – Route 301, R – Cedar Street, Follow P h o to C o u rt e s y of Putnam Valley Schools
Leave Garrison School: 7:34 AM - Arrive at Garrison Newly completed classroom wing at PV Elementary.
to Haldane school. Drop off at 7:20 a.m. and return same School: 8:15 AM
route to Garrison School and start elementary bus run. by Stephanie M. Grossman given each classroom its one-on-one “conferring” les- to why certain children act out
Drop at Haldane 7:20 own SMART Board. Edel- sons. This year, the school in class. Edelman also plans
L – Route 9D South, L – Route 403, R – Route 9 south, R Children in Putnam Valley man states “teachers are very is emphasizing the use of to read Twilight by Stephenie
- Diamond Hill Road follow to Route 9 south, Turn around may be a little happier than
SCHOOL: O’NEILL & HALDANE excited for that.” small groups for education. Meyer, in order to be current
at Westchester County line – Follow Route 9 north, R – usual to return to school this
ROUTE: ORANGE PV Elementary was able This includes a workshop with today’s pop-culture. “I
Winston Lane, 2nd L – Arden Drive – Follow Arden back fall. Putnam Valley ES has to build the new wing de- approach to teaching, which want to make sure that I know
to Winston Lane., R – Winston lane, R – Route 9 North to completed construction of a
Start from Garrison School: 6:22 AM - Arrive at Garri- spite budget cuts that schools entails a short mini-lesson, what it is and what it is about.
Indian Brook Rd. West (Bird & Bottle sign), Turn around, brand new classroom wing
son School 6:45 have made this year. Edelman and gives students time to Even though it is above the
Route 9 south, R – Route 403, R – Butter Hill Rd., L – Old and the results are impres- says “We were actually pretty p r a c t i c e i n d e p e n d e n t l y, t o reading level of the children
West Point Rd., R – Route 403, R – Route 9D north to sive. “The new classrooms are here at the school . . . I am
R – Route 9D north, R – Snake Hill Road, L – Route 9 lucky, considering we did lose receive coaching, and to share
school. R – into Garrison School beautiful. They are big, they going to read it so I can be
north, R – Coleman Rd., Merge onto Fraser Rd., R – Route two teacher-aide positions. back what they have learned
9 north, L – Indian Brook Road, Turn around at Moog Road, are bright, they are obviously That was really the only per- or tried. current with what people are
15.3 miles generally reading now.”
R - Avery Road, R - Snake Hill, L – Route 9D south, L –into fresh because they are brand sonnel that we lost. However, With literacy rates recently
new” said Jamie Edelman, we did have, in mid-year last Edelman’s goal for the
Garrison School GARRISON ELEMENTARY PVES principal. year, one of our clerical staff
declining in the US, PVES uti-
lizes a program called Reading school is to have all chil -
9.6 miles
LATE BUS RUNS The expansion houses members retire, and that po- Workshop for students. In dren reading at grade level
(2 Buses) two small group instruction sition was not filled. We got the workshops, students read by the end of second grade,
PICK UP FROM FEEDER BUSES rooms; one will be used as a off pretty lucky considering for meaning and read at their and to have everybody in the
Monday and Thursday – 4 PM leave time reading room, the other for the economic climate.” Many own levels. The school and school working together to
Leave for O’Neill 6:50 AM - D/O at O’Neill: 7:05 AM
speech therapy. There are also other schools were greatly teachers assess reading levels, make that happen. The dis-
Take Garrison students to their respective bus stops. four additional classrooms. In affected, and had to lay off and then continue instruction trict’s motto,“the child first
L – on Route 9D south, L – So. Mountain Pass, R – Mani- (1) Bus to Putnam Valley
tou Rd., L – Route 9D, R – on to Bear Mtn. Bridge, R – on addition, a conference room full-time teachers and staff. based on the needs and abili- and foremost” accurately de-
(1) Bus Local and a soundproof band room Edelman maintained that ties at that time. scribes Edelman’s approach.
Route 9W north to Fort Montgomery., R – on Route 218.
L – off exit, Cross over Route 9W, R – into O’Neill H.S. are part of this “fresh” exten- the students’ education at Journal articles top Edel- “Every child is different, and
sion. In particular, the new PVES has not suffered due man’s own personal reading sometimes you need to think
PICK UP ANY STUDENTS ON WEST SIDE OF ROUTE 9D Putnam County Board of Elections band room will be quite an to budget cuts either. The list, as she is currently tak- out of the box to make good
ENROUTE TO O’NEILL. upgrade from the stage of the school still upholds its stan- ing some graduate courses. decisions, the appropriate and
2009 Primary Elections school’s multipurpose room. dard of “teaching to needs.” With two young children of best decisions for a child.
6.4 miles The students finally have their Edelman makes sure that she her own, she also reads many We are here for the children
Additional Office Hours own space to practice their and her staff recognize each picture books. When she has and that needs to be at the
PUTNAM VALLEY SHUTTLE AND HIGH SCHOOL instruments! student’s uniqueness by hav- time, she is also enjoying The forefront of our thinking and
LATE BUSES
For Absentee Voting L a s t y e a r, o n l y t h i r t e e n ing her teachers instruct in Explosive Child by Ross W. decision making.”
classrooms were equipped a variety of forms. There Greene, which is a parent/
Aug. 29, 2009 Sat. 9am to 12pm Absentee Voting with SMART Boards. This is general class instruction, teaching book that gives the
1. Driver at Garrison School by 2:30 p.m. to take Putnam
Valley high school students home. Then goes to Haldane Sep. 1, 2009 Tues. 5pm to 7pm Absentee Voting summer, PV Elementary has small group discussion, and reader a logical explanation as
High School for 3:15 p.m. late bus and brings to Garrison Sept. 3, 2009 Thurs. 5pm to 7pm Absentee Voting
School. Monday and Thursday take Garrison late bus
home. Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday drop off at Garrison
Sept. 8, 2009 Tues. 5pm to 7pm Absentee Voting Putnam County Board of Elections Announces
School only. Sept. 10, 2009 Thurs. 5pm to 7pm Absentee Voting The County’s New Sequoia Imagecast Voting Machine
2. 3:45 p.m. late bus from O’Neill – Pick up students at
Sept. 12, 2009 Sat 9am to 12pm Absentee Voting Demonstration at the Following Locations:
O’Neill high school. Bring to Garrison School. Monday Democratic Primary
and Thursday take Garrison late bus home. Tuesday, Date Time Location Address
Wednesday, Friday drop off at Garrison School only.
Kent & Putnam Valley
Republican Primary 8/27/09 10:30am – 12:30pm Cold Spring Friendship Center 8 Cedar St., Cold Spring
3. 5:15 p.m. late bus – Driver reports to Haldane High Countywide (American Legion Hall)
School for 5:15 p.m. late bus and drops off students at Independence Primary
Garrison School. 8/27/09 7:30pm Philipstown VFW Hall 34 Kemble Ave, Cold Spring
Carmel, Kent, Patterson, & Southeast
4. 5:30 p.m. Storm King regular pick-up then to O’Neill Working Families
for 5:45 late bus. Kent Desmond–Fish Library 472 Rte. 9D, Garrison
8/28/09 11am – 1pm
5. 5:45 p.m. late bus – Driver reports to O’Neill High Regular Business Hours for the
School for 5:45 p.m. late bus and drops off students at Board of Elections
Garrison School. 9/9/09 10am –3pm Veteran’s Memorial Park 201 Gipsy Trail Rd., Carmel
are 8am to 6pm, Monday–Thursday (Putnam County Senior Picnic)
8am to 5pm, Friday
9/9/09 1pm –3pm Putnam Valley Town Hall 265 Oscawana Lake Rd., Putnam Valley

www.pcnr.com
Primary Day
September 15, 2009
Polls Open at 6am & Close at 9pm 9/11/09 2pm – 4pm Putnam Valley Library 30 Oscawana Lake Rd., Putnam Valley
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SERVICES
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TRANSPORTATION
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HOMETOWN HANDYMAN
painting, dry wall, all your
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Courteous dependable, afford-
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265-4710
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NAIRN CONTRACTING CO.,
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265-7810
MELLON ELECTRIC
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EXPERT GROUNDS MAINT
Gardening, planting, landscape
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424-2323
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
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PAINTING AND PLASTER
Repair, Interior, 22 yrs exp.
George Kimmel 845-831-8723
PERFECTION PAINTING
"Simply the Best!" Home Im-
provements, Pressure Washing.
Free estimates. Cold Spring
845-519-4746
HOUSEKEEPING AVAIL
by European woman, ten years
experience long term local refs:
Contact Zuzana at cell 914-469-
1594
H O U S E K E E P I N G
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dry, Own car, Refs. 914-510-
3141
TUTORING GRADES 1-4
Masters degree/certified for
Childhood Ed 1-6. All sub-
jects. Contact Adam 917-862-
4224 or 845-809-5211
HOUSECLEANING AVAIL
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FINE ART PRINTMAKERS
Hi res scans of originals
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Archival inks, papers, and
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State of the art digital
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HOME IMPROVEMENTS
Kitchens, bathrooms, play-
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insured. Call 845-849-2299 for
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MUSIC LESSONS
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Jazz Improv - all instruments
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fun, patient, creative. Call 503-
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PC#2360-A
CLEANING SERVICE
Experienced, dependable, and
detail oriented. Satisfaction
guaranteed. Refs avail 845-337-
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WRITING/EDITING
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EVENTS
HORSEMEN TRAIL FARM
Potluck & free workshop!
Learn to de-stress w/EFT tap-
ping starts 7pm Sept 2. Info
at 845-265-2665
FREE
FOUND 3 KITTENS FREE
to good home. Healthy one
month old. 845-424-2362
TAG SALE
PATTERSON FLEA MARKET
Rte 22, Patterson, NY. Every
Sunday, 8-4. Dealer space
available $35. New and Old
items. 845-265-4414 or
www.PattersonFleaMarket.com
MOVING SALE FRI/SAT
28/29 9-4pm Sun 30 12-
4pm.Old West Point Rd East,
Garrison (1 mile from Rte 9)
House contents, overstuffed
couch and love seat, tables/
chairs, King 4 poster bed,
dresser and end tables.
Lounges, wicker, office furni-
ture. Book cases, electronics,
BELLO stand, TVs, artwork,
mirrors, Schwinn aero-bike.
Lots of weathered teak outdoor
furniture. Duane Grill, house-
hold, linens, tools, Garden stuff.
Radisson canoe, lots of inter-
esting & useful items. Stop by!
STORMVILLE AIRPORT'S
Ultimate yard sale Sat Sept 19
9-3pm, rain or shine. Don't
miss this great opportunity to
clean out your house and come
sell those unwanted household
items. Booth space and table
rentals avail Call 845-226-4000
REAL ESTATE
REAL ESTATE NEEDS
Limited Editions Realty 21
Main Street, Cold Spring. Call
845-265-3111 or go to
limitededitionsrealty.com
HORSEMEN TRAIL FARM
All offers considered. 1820's
timber P/B Farmhouse 1880's
carriage barn, sheds, pasture w/
1/2 mile rock walls. 20 ac.
RTE 9 Loc. 845-265-2665.
horsemen@localnet.com
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
COLD SPRING VILLAGE
Forge Gate 2flr, townhouse,
2br, 1.5ba. 3 balconies. Faces
West Point Foundry Preserve.
very close to train. For sale by
owner, $258,000. Call Laura
516-435-3048
HOUSE FOR SALE BY
OWNER. Cold Spring
$549,000. 2800 sq ft home.
Four bedrooms, two bath, Den,
Offices (with private entrance)
fireplace, one level home. Cen-
tral AC. One-half acre with in-
ground pool, Patios, Decks out-
door brick fireplace, sur-
rounded by NYS parklands,
walking distance to Cold Spring
Village & train station. Huge
two car garage with 12 ft ceil-
ings-perfect for studio or shop.
OPEN HOUSE Aug 30 and
Sept 6, 1-4pm. Call 914-489-
2584
PETS
LOST OR FOUND PET? Call
Dog Control Officer, 265-4732.
Call Sheriff's Dept., 225-4300
only in an emergency.
PUTNAM VALLEY Dog con-
trol office operates small im-
pound. Please contact them if
your dog is missing and might
have travelled into Putnam Val-
ley. They maintain list of lost
dogs and sightings. Adoptions
are also available. 526-3293
DOGGIE DAY CARE &
RESTFULL SLEEPOVERS. I
welcome your furry friend as a
true guest in my home. They
have total access to my home
and my one acre fenced yard in
the woods. Bow Wow Haus
johnfunck@optonline.net
845-424-6017 John Funck 43
Cutler Lane, Garrison
CHAUNCEY, MY FAMILY
couldn't take care of me any-
more so they tied me to the
fence at Putnam Humane Soci-
ety with a bowl of water and
just drove away. Although ev-
eryone is very kind to me here,
I really miss my home. I didn't
do anything wrong and don't
know why I have to be here. I
know if another family would
give me a chance, I would be
their best friend and would love
them unconditionally! I am up
to date on my vaccinations and
I am housebroken. The fee to
adopt me is $120 and that in-
cludes microchipping. Putnam
Humane Society Old Rte 6
Carmel. 845-225-7777. Mon-
Fri 10am-6pm Sat-Sun 10am-
4pm
RENTALS
COLD SPRING MAIN ST
store for rent 1000 sq ft. Great
location 1 block RR $1600/mo.
Incl heat 845-528-1975
COMMERCIAL SPACE
avail at 3021 Rte 9, Cold Spring.
Warehouse 1,600 sq. ft. with
office 300 sq ft. $2,000 a month.
Great for any type of contrac-
tor. Utilities not incld. Pls call
845-265-3434
OFFICE SPACE 11' x 13'
convenient location, close to
all, Garrison. $525.00 incl all
utilities except phone. call 914-
720-4835 ask for Ann
COLD SPRING 2BDRM APT
1 bath, EIK, lvng rm, lrg yard,
4 blks to train. W/D , pkng &
water incld. $1395/mo. Newly
painted. One mo sec, 845-661-
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/BEACON 9D
Mins, DIA, I84, RR, 70 NYC,
Hudson Views, Boats, 3bdrm,
den, 2 bth, $1600 914-584-
7137 or 914-960-0069
GARRISON PROFESSIONAL
Commercial office rental at The
Stone House. Excellent loca-
tion. Rte 9 at Putnam/
Westchester border. $475/mo.
Includes heat, electric, park-
ing. Refs, Sec. Indian Brook
Properties 845-788-4191
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
apt. Parking/Heat washer/dryer.
Walk to train. Hardwood flrs.
$1400/mo 914-475-9241
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. $2900/mo. call cell
914-260-2970 or 845-265-2300
2 BDRM APT COLD SPRING
walk to everything, walk in
closets, hrdwd flrs, off st. pkng,
heat. Laundry on premises.
$1300/mo. 845-265-3030
COLD SPRING VILLAGE
1 br Apt - 4 minute walk to
train. All utilities and off street
parking included. No pets, no
smoking. $975/mo 845-380-
1108
COLD SPRING VILLAGE
2bdrm. 1ba, LR/DR, EIK, W/
D, Ample Storage, Pets OK
$1450. avail immed, Call 845-
406-5784
COLD SPRING VILLAGE
3 bdrm apt inclds H/HW Pkng,
walk to train/shops. $1625/mo
1 mo Sec. Pets OK 845-702-
3626
COLD SPRING VILLAGE
studio apt. inclds heat, pkng,
walk to train/shops. $725/mo 1
mo sec. 845-702-3626
COLD SPRING SPACIOUS
1 bdrm apt, hardwood floors,
walk-in closet, yard, hot water,
heat included. Close to train
and river. Available NOW.
$1500.845-265-3343
FOR SALE
THIS END UP FURNITURE
3 seat couch 2 seat couch, chair,
ottoman, cushions completely
replaced. For pictures 845-739-
4087
MOBILE HOME 14x55 FEET
Dover Plains NY 2 br 1 ba.
Screened porch, car port, shed.
1/2 mi Metro North. For pic-
tures 914-523-8436
PIER 1 WHITE WICKER
Settee w/blue denim cushion.
$70. email:
kisslinger@optonline.net
MOBILE HOME FOR SALE
in Post Road Mobile Home
Park. 2br, 1bth, updated
throughout, hardwood floors,
central air, fenced yard, new
vinyl siding, quiet neighbor-
hood. $65,000. 845-265-2752
SMALL DUTCHWEST
woodstove. never used, in-
cludes metalbestos chimney
pipe & roof hardware. $100
845-897-5398
LOST & FOUND
FOUND 3 KITTENS FREE
to good home. Healthy one
month old. 845-424-2362
MISC
BIJOU GALLERIES LTD
Check out our display of
china, glassware, jewelry,
and books! 50 Main Street
Cold Spring Daily 11-5
Bijougalleries.com
TENNIS TENNIS TENNIS!!
NTRP 5.0 singles player with
clay court in Cold Spring. some
week days & all weekends, late
June to early Sept. Bill at 917-
680-1465 or 845-265-2175
SHEAFORSUPERVISOR.COM
HELP WANTED
SMALL NOT-FOR-PROFIT
seeks part time Administrative
Assistant with graphic design
experience. A multi-tasker
with excellent organizational
skills, good telephone manner
& interaction with public. PC
computer skills required: 3
years experience in InDesign
and Photoshop. Proficiency in
Microsoft Office (Word, Ex-
cel, Access). Send resume to
info@garrisonartcenter.org
THE PHILIPSTOWN RECRE-
ATION Department is currently
seeking program assistants 3 to
15 hours a week for the After-
noon Adventure program. Can-
didates should enjoy working
with elementary school chil-
dren in a recreational setting.
Please contact susan at 845-
424-4618 for more informa-
tion.
LANSTATUS, LLC IS HIR-
ING Sales people today!
Lanstatus, LLC an IT consult-
ing organization, is looking to
hire 1-2 dedicated sales account
managers to drive revenue by
selling network consulting and
managed agreements to the
SMB market in Fairfield and
area counties. Base + unlim-
ited commission. Email re-
sumes to:
resumes@lanstatus.com
CONCESSION/BREAKFAST
crew. Prep, Cashiers, etc. for
outdoor event on Sep 5/6 from
5am - 12pm. Must be over 18.
Call 678-327-4142
CONCESSION WORKERS
for outdoor event on Sept 5/6.
Must be over 18 call 678-327-
4142
COOK/DEEP FRYER
wanted for outdoor event on
Sept 5/6. Experienced only.
Must be over 18 call 678-327-
4142
WANTED
HUD VALLEY AUCTIONEERS
Antique and Estate buyers
commission sales, auctions
held monthly, 432 Main St.
Beacon 845-838-3049, Neil
Vaughn. For info visit www.
hudsonvalleyauctioneers.com