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 by Michael Turton The possibility of addi-tional parking in Cold Springis generally viewed as a verygood thing these days.But there are exceptionsto every rule.At last week’s (September 17, 2009) meeting of the Cold Spring Zoning Board of Ap- peals, neighbors came out in force to object to the poten-tial construction of a 17-car  parking lot at the corner of Marion Avenue and Benedict Road, behind the Foodtown  plaza.The parking lot is being pro- posed by Constantine Serrou- kas, owner of both the plaza and the vacant lot, who wantsto use the lot for employee parking serving the plaza’s businesses—Foodtown, Wa-chovia Bank, Robert’s Hair Salon, Grand Cleaners, An-gelina’s Restaurant, and theCold Spring Post Office.Serroukas faces an uphill battle. The vacant lot is zoned  residential and a variance must be approved before a commercial parking lot could  be developed. Serroukas must convince the zoning board that his situation meets a  number of stringent criteria:that a reasonable return on hisinvestment couldn’t be real-ized under the current zoning;that the current zoning leaves him facing unique financial hardship; that the variance would not have a negativeimpact on the character of the neighborhood; and that  his financial hardship was not self-imposed.Poughkeepsie attorneyHarold Mangold presented Serroukas’s case, based heav-ily on the fact because thevacant lot faces the back of a commercial plaza it is not suitable for residential use.He argued that if a modest  house were constructed, it  would be very difficult to sellit in that location, especiallyin the current economy.Mangold went on to saythat while residential usecould create the need for  more municipal services in-cluding education, use as a  parking lot would not. He underlined that Serroukas has paid taxes on the property for 29 years without any financial return on his investment. Healso portrayed the impact on  neighborhood character as positive, indicating that thelot would be an open space with improved landscapingand lighting.Mangold concluded by pre-senting the board of appeals with a 141-signature petition in support of the variance,along with letters of support from Foodtown and Wacho-via Bank.In his remarks, ZoningBoard member Rich Turner  was not supportive of Serrou- kas’s proposal. “You have to prove financial hardship—but  you’ve survived. You could  have sold the lot,” he said.“And your situation is not  unique—other homes facethe plaza.” Turner added that the parking lot could increasetraffic in the neighborhood and that Serroukas knew thelot was zoned residential when  he purchased it—and that any by Eric GrossTears turned to cheers in Car- mel when more than 150 senior citizens who had crowded intothe historic Putnam Courthousefor a meeting of the countyLegislature’s Health, Social,Educational and Environmen-tal Committee were promised that senior programs would not  be impacted by the county’s2010 budget.Legislator Sam Oliverio became extremely emotional when addressing the audience:“Government exists to protect the health and safety of its residents. If we cannot do that,government fails. My 83-year-old mother loves her center in Putnam Valley. The laughingeyes make it all worthwhile.We can’t deny anything to those who have made this countryand our county great. Senior citizens are the essence of who we are. This legislature willfully restore senior citizens programs slated for the chop- ping block.”
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 by Michael Turton Philipstown residents areenjoying a unique restaurant experience these days. Not only are they seeing—and tasting—a new eatery as it develops right before their eyes; they have even had an effect on the menu.The fledgling restaurant is The Roundup Texas BBQlocated on Route 9 at the Post Road Hardware, just southof Route 301. Strictly for in-depth research purposesonly, this writer has sampled the entire menu and there isonly one word to describethe food—delicious.The Roundup’s menu includes beef brisket, St.Louis-cut pork ribs, chicken,sausage, and even smoked  hot dogs. Sides include mac-aroni and cheese, potatosalad, coleslaw and corn  bread— all made right on the premises. Barbecue isoffered in various combo plates and can also be pur-chased in bulk by the pound.Catering is also available.Soft drinks only are offered  but that will change in the not-too-distant future.The Roundup operates out of a small trailer for now, with plans to expand soon into a full restaurant and  bar. A pleasant picnic area  with shaded wooden tablesserves those who can’t wait long enough to get home.Many can’t.The Roundup is owned 
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 Bill Villetto of The Roundup Texas BBQ on Route 9.(See Texas on Page 9)
 by Michael MellResolution of the teacher contract along with the start of a new school year hasgiven the Garrison Union Free School (GUFS) District  board the opportunity for a fresh start. The September 16, 2009, board meeting provided indications of thedirection the board plansto take as well as direction  parents would like it to take.Areas of discussion included student achievement, budget and finance, board goals, and  parents’ goals.Student achievement wason display as 7th grader John Swartzwelder read his award- winning essay submitted tothe “I Won’t Cheat Founda-tion” competition over thesummer. Students in grades4-12 were asked how they would respond if their favor-ite athlete were caught usingsteroids. There were 30,000entries and 30 winners wereselected, with John placingsecond. Working with John  were his English/LanguageArts teacher Lauren Johnson,and Coleen Cavanagh, hisguidance counselor.The board heard an audit  report from Alan Kassay of Bennett Kielson Storch De-Santis. Kassay reported thedistrict’s books meet accept-able accounting standardsand are not in conflict withany governmental regula-tions. Funds set aside in anticipation of the newlysettled teacher contract weresufficient to meet the require- ments of the contract. Thetreasurer’s report presented  by business manager Susan Huetter was brief as “not  much activity” occurs duringthe summer. District revenuesare down, but are expected toincrease as residents’ tax pay- ments are received. Superin-tendent Gloria Colucci said this is a cyclical occurrenceand that GUFS structures its revenues and expendituresto allow for it. Ms. Coluccialso reported that a recent Moody’s Investment Services review of the district left itsA2 rating unchanged. She went on to say that “this isexcellent for a district likeours.”The board continued a discussion, begun at thelast meeting, of its goalsfor the coming school year.At the previous meeting,Board Vice-Chair Eric Ja-coby voiced his desire to tryto think about the processin a new way. The current focus is to develop a for- mat to discuss possible goalsand solicit outside opinion.Board member Jim Cannon suggested they to strike a “balance between tacticaland strategic approaches.”The board agreed that three public sessions would be held to solicit public input:one in the evening, as an adjunct to a board meeting;a second evening meeting
With Contract DisputeOver, GUFS Moves On
 by Eric GrossBlack bunting is on displayat Garrison Fire Department  headquarters this week in  memory of a long-time mem- ber whose body was found in his Garrison residence.The Putnam County Sher-iff’s Department reported thedeath last week of Donald Lefari, 63, of Manitou Woodsin Garrison.Lefari was a prominent 
Tragic Death inGarrison Home
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On Wednesday,September 16,a small fleet of Dutch shipslanded at Cold Spring. See storyand photos on page 11.
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 by Eric GrossIt’s now official—Donald Smith has won the Republi-can Primary for Sheriff of Putnam County.Absentee ballots werecounted on Tuesday night at the Board of Elections Officein Southeast and when the bal-lots were tabulated the two-term incumbent had outdis-tanced his challenger former Southeast Town Judge JamesBorkowski by 233 votes.The tally: Smith—2,469;Borkowski—2,236 and An-drew DeStefano—380. On Primary night Smith led Borkowski by 169 votes withDeStefano who withdrew from the race two weeks ago but  whose name remained on the ballot received 347 votes.The gap in the machinecount increased this week to 185 votes as a result of a court-ordered recanvass-ing of all voting machines.In the absentee vote tally,Smith received 124 votes toBorkowski’s 76.The sheriff was pleased  with the results telling thePCN&R: “I have faith in theelections process and the citi-zens of Putnam County as I believe they have faith in meas well. I strongly believe the residents of our county haveconfidence in me to serve astheir sheriff as we continueto keep Putnam the safest county in the Hudson Valley.”In conceding, Borkowskisaid all he wanted from thestart was for “every vote to becounted. I am very satisfied  with the accuracy of the newoptical scan voting machines.All of the ballots have been counted and I am pleased withthe process. Unfortunately,Don Smith has won the Re- publican line. I congratulate him on that victory.”When asked if he will con-tinue his campaign runningon the Working Families line,
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 Sheriff Smith WinsTuesday Night’s Absentee Vote Count 
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In the Sept. 16 “Talk of Our Town” we men-tioned the Sept. 9 Cold Spring Historic ReviewBoard meeting and a report stating that Scenic Hudson owns the 87-acre propertythat includes the Preserve,the Chapel of Our LadyRestoration, the FoundrySchool Museum, and theWilliam Kemble property.Scenic Hudson does not own the Chapel of Our Lady Restoration or theFoundry School Museum..The Adirondack Mountain Club is sponsoring a hike up Mt. Taurus from Fishkill Road on Sat., Sep 26. Callthe hike leader, Ed Aloe, for meeting place and time,203-618-0260 or email ealoe@verizon.net. This week-end is the Haldane Homecoming. “This is probably the most exciting weekend of the entire school year,” said Haldane Athletic Director Susan Reid. “But it’s also the most chaotic, especially the bonfire [on the 9D fields].Parents should remember that in order to ensure thesafety of all, children under 12 should be accompanied  by a parent or other adult at the bonfire.” Coming up isthe Hudson Greenway Triathlon, which needs volunteersfor this great community event on Sunday Oct 11. Pleasecall Tom Shortell 845-519-0339.Happy Birthday Greetings to Lucy Austin, Len Bal-ducci, David Powell, Anthony Savastano III, Ybia Jones,Elizabeth Valenti, Cathy Greenough, Savannah O’Malley,Tejaj Parikh, Angela Rose, Patricia Nastasi, Brian Ken- ney, Bianche Mazzuca, Rob Bartley, Sharon Zeien, Nat Azznara, David Brower, Maryann Lombardo, Sarina Patel,Marie Smith, and Byron S. Brewer.A resident of Cold Springalerted the
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to a dis-turbing incident at the band-stand last weekend. Apparently,eight teenagers were enjoyingthe waterfront when a red car approached the group around 10:20pm Friday. Sheriff’s De- partment investigators and theCold Spring police are lookingfor three suspects, and possiblya fourth accomplice, who ac-costed and took money from the group.The males engaged the groupin a brief conversation beforeone of the trio demanded alltheir money. A witness reported that one of the robbers may have had a handgun tucked in the waistband of his pants.The victims turned over an  undisclosed sum of cash to thesuspects, who then got into a car and sped off. No one was hurt in the incident.The victims called 911 and  reported the robbery to theCold Spring Police Department.That department subsequently requested the assistance of theSheriff’s Office in the inves-tigation and the case has been assigned to Investigator Robert Ferris.The suspects are described as two Hispanic males—onelight-skinned and the other darker—and a white male about six feet in height, all about 18-20 years of age. The getawayvehicle—described as a red Hyundai four-door sedan—wasoperated by a fourth person, possibly a female.Mayor Seth Gallagher said that though he is reluctant to propose installing cameras that  might be the most effective way to deter crime in the area.Persons with information about the crime are asked tocall the Sheriff’s Office at (845) 225-4300.
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Borkowski said he was un-decided: “A lot of peopleincluding leaders in my Re- publican Party and other par-ties have encouraged me togo on. I will take a few days before reaching my decision.”The Working Families party,founded in New York in 1998,is closely aligned with theAssociation of CommunityOrganizations for Reform  Now, or ACORN, which is under investigation in sev-eral states.Smith now faces off against the Democratic challenger Kevin McConville. Reached at his residence in Cold Springlate Tuesday evening, Mc-Conville said he was lookingforward to the general elec-tion so “I can demonstrate my professionalism and ex- perience in managing a lawenforcement agency for the residents of our county.”Putnam County ElectionsCommissioners Robert Ben- nett and Anthony Scanna- pieco also announced the final results of other races withabsentee ballots tabulated.In Philipstown, two candi-dates are running for super-visor—Republican MatthewMastrantone and Democrat Richard Shea.Four candidates are seekingtwo town board seats—Demo-crats Betty Budney and John VanTassel and RepublicansJoselle Cunane and Theresa Polhemus.Philipstown Assessor Brian Kenney is running unopposed.Putnam Valley Supervi-sor Robert Tendy is facingopposition from Democrat Dawn Powell.Six candidates vied for twoseats on the Putnam ValleyTown Board—RepublicansJacqueline Annabi and Pat-ty Villanova were victori-ous along with DemocratsChristopher Lieberman and Wendy Whetsel. With absen-tee ballots added in Tuesday,Annabi received 254 votes;Villanova-233 and Esther McHenry came in third with231 votes.Lieberman received 245votes; Whetsel-250 votes and the third Democrat in the race, Samuel Davis, tallied 116 votes.Putnam Valley Justice Gina Capone is seeking reelec-tion without opposition whileHighway Superintendent EarlSmith is facing an Indepen-dence Party line challengefrom Mark Pawera.
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Linda M. (O'dell) Macdon-ald, 66, of Old Forge passed away Tuesday, August 18,2009, at Upstate UniversityHospital, Syracuse, with her loving family at her side. Lin-da was born in Cold Spring,on May 15, 1943, the first daughter to James and Eliza- beth O'dell.Linda was predeceased by her loving husband Angus“Chip” Macdonald on June 15,2008. Linda is survived by her daughter Melissa A. Macdon-ald, Old Forge, NY; her son Shannon A. Macdonald and  his wife Crystal of Dickinson Center, NY; g;anddaughtersElizabeth Shirley-AnneRiehle and Olivia FloramaeMacdonald; sisters LorraineOwen, Patricia O'dell, and Carol Simpson; mother-in-law Helen E. Macdonald;sister-in-laws Marcia Hard-esty and Charina Macdonald; brother-in-laws Jim Hardestyand Donald Macdonald; and  many nieces and nephews.Linda grew up in Cold Spring and graduated from Haldane High School. After  high school she worked for Reader's Digest in Pleasant-ville, NY, until she and her  husband moved their smallfamily to Old Forge in 1971.In 1979 Linda began her dedicated 30-year career at Helmer's Fuel and Trucking until her retirement in theSpring of 2009.Linda was a member of theOrder of the Eastern Star,Dewey Old Forge, Chapter #449, American Legion Aux-iliary Post 893, and was theOld Forge Volunteer Fire De- partment Auxiliary acting president since 2004. Among her many talents, Linda was a fantastic line dancer and in-structor, an accomplished 600Club bowler, and a fabulous knitter. She enjoyed musicand theater, especially her  nights at The Strand with her girlfriends.In her struggles with cancer and the unexpected loss of  her husband Linda became an inspiration to her family and friends, always maintainingan uncanny amount of cour-age, faith, and strength in theface of life's most dauntingobstacles. She will be greatly missed by her children and grandchildren.In lieu of flowers dona-tions in her memory may be made to The Old Forge FireDepartment Auxiliary of Old Forge, NY 13420, or TheAnna Wright Memorial Fund,Heath Science Foundation,750 East Adams Street, CAB324, Syracuse, NY, 13210.A memorial service will be held on October 5, 2009,11am, at Niccolls MemorialChurch, Old Forge, NY. Agathering will be held at theMcCauley Mountain Chalet following the service.
Linda M. (O’dell) Macdonald
Donald Michael Lefaridied accidently on Septem- ber 14, 2009, at his homein Garrison where he haslived since 2001.Beloved husband of Julia Wellin Lefari, beloved father of Andrew Wellin, father of Cindi Lefari, Robyn Lefari,and Katherine Wellin, be-loved friend and companion to Dodger and Cobber, his rescued Australian Shep- herds, both certified Delta Society Therapy dogs.Father, friend, counselor,advisor, and teacher to hun-dreds of people of all ages, nationalities, professions,and walks of life.Donald was born on Februry 21, 1946. He wasa recipient of the Pi Sigma Phi Award of the United States Merchant Marinesin 1966. Donald received a Bachelor of Business Ad- ministration degree from The City College of NewYork and a Juris Doctoratedegree from Brooklyn LawSchool. He was admitted tothe New York State Bar in 1970. He was admitted to practice in the U.S. Dis-trict Courts for the Southern and Eastern District of NewYork, the Court of Appeals(2nd Circuit), and the U.S.Supreme Court.A restless soul and stellar intellect, Donald practiced law and engaged in a multi-tude of business ventures in the course of his lifetime.He loved Garrison and Cold Spring and sought always to“give back.” He stated often that he considered himself one of the luckiest men in the world to be a part of this community.He was a proud member of the Garrison Volunteer Fire Department, a past  president, and a Fire PoliceCaptain. He was a member of the Garrison AmbulanceCorps and a trustee of theMarcinek Trust Fund.Donations in Donald’s memory may be made to:Aussie Rescue and Place- ment Helpline, Inc.,
www.aussierescue.org;
Delta Society,
www.deltasociety.org;
or Heifer International,
www.heifer.org 
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Donald Michael Lefari, Esquire
Bruyn passed away on Sep-tember 6, 2009. He was born on Sept. 2, 1954, at But-terfield Memorial Hospital,Cold Spring, to Frederick &Eleanor (Coleman) Polhemusof Garrison. He graduated from Haldane Central Schoolin 1973 after excelling on the track team in the shot  put event, holding the State record. He also played foot- ball and enjoyed playing thefrench horn in the band.He went on to graduatefrom the Culinary Instituteof America, Hyde Park, in 1975. Bruyn was an excellent chef and shared his culinarygift in Colorado, New York City, North Carolina, and finally in Southern Arizona.He reached his dream of own-ing his own restaurant, ‘TheBay,’ at Kino Springs Resort  near Nogales Arizona.Bruyn touched the lives of everyone he met. He will bedeeply missed by his familyand friends. He is preceded in death by his parents Fred-erick Ernest Polhemus and the former Eleanor Eliza- beth Coleman. He is survived  by his sisters, Jane (Bruce)Metzger and Rebecca (Kim)Janes, both of Tucson, Az.He leaves behind 7 niecesand nephews, and 15 great  nieces and nephews.Bruyn will be laid to rest at a graveside service at St. Phil-ips in the Highland on October 4, 2009 at 2pm. Please join the family after the serviceat the home of Ed and Pat Polhemus Rte 9D (1 mile Nof the Bear Mt. Bridge). In lieu of flowers please donateto the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation or theAmerican Heart Association.
Bruyn Ernest Polhemus
The First Presbyterian Church of Philipstown, in Cold Spring, has recently begun  hosting a mid-week contempla-tive prayer group, which is held on Wednesday mornings from 7 to 8am. The community isinvited to join in the meetingfor all of the hour or any part of it, as your schedule allows.The meeting is based on a model of ContemplativePrayer, which has long been a Christian practice, and sharesin the traditions of other faithsas well. Contemplative prayer is spurred by the intention to be more open to God's pres-ence and the invitation to "Bestill and know that I am God."(Psalm 46:10).The prayer requires simplya quiet place where one can sit in a comfortable upright  position, and the reading of sacred texts. An atmosphereof ever deepening quietness precedes the 20 minutes of total silence. A short readingon prayer life and an oppor-tunity to express the joys and the needs of our communityconcludes the prayer.Many have found contempla-tive prayer to be a transforma-tive and healing experience.It has been said that "God iscloser to us than we are toourselves." A weekly group prayer is a step towards a  more contemplative life: an ever-deepening awareness of ourselves and our relationships within this "Ultimate Reality."The First Presbyterian Church is located at 10 Acad-emy Street, one block from the intersection of Routes 9Dand 301, where Academy and Cherry Street meet. For moreinformation, contact the groupleader, Giom Grech at 265-4759, or email giomgrech@verizon.net You may also con-tact the church at 265-3220.
Mid-Week Prayer Group isOpen to the Community
Our Lady of Loretto Par-ish will be holding its annualOktoberfest “Feast of theHoly Angels” Celebration on Friday and Saturday, October 2 and 3, from 5 to 10pm, withactivities galore for the wholefamily. The Church grounds will abound with live music,children’s games, a dunk tank,gaming wheels, a bouncy tent,and great German food.A raffle will include suchexciting prizes as a week-long stay at a 6-bedroom  North Cartolina oceanfront  home, a stay at a condo in the Cayman Islands, and a Hummel tea set.Local musicians and danc-ers will entertain the crowdsduring both nights, includingthe Cold Spring Fire CompanyPipes and Drums Band, theBuddy Traina Band, GregPhillips, Irish Step Dancingfrom Clare Shanahan and theFee sisters, Cold Spring’sD.J. Tommy Nastasi, sto- ryteller Jonathan Kruk, and  much more.Our Lady of Loretto is lo-cated at 24 Fair Street, in Cold Spring.
Oktoberfest Brings Food,Games, Music to Loretto
Fr. Angelus Shaughnessy,O.F.M.Capuchin, specialguest speaker and confessor last week at the Our Lady of Loretto Church Parish Mis-sion, offered these thoughts:“A syllogism for the ‘Test of All Happiness is Grati-tude’:
Only the grateful arehappy; Only the humble are grateful; therefore, only thehumble are happy.”
Some Parting Wisdomfrom Father Shaughnessy
 Fr. McSweeney (l), Fr. Shaughnessy, and Altar Server Octavian Moore (r) at Communion.
ST. MARY’SEPISCOPAL CHURCHIN THE HIGHLANDS1 Chestnut Street,Cold SpringFr. Shane Scott-Hamblen,Rector, 265-2539Mr. Ron Greene, SeniorWarden, 265-3624www.stmaryscoldspring.dioceseny.orgSun. Masses:
8am (spoken);10:30am (sung); Sundayschool in Parish Hall dur-ing 10:30 mass
Thurs. Fri. & Sun.:
AA in  parish hall, 8pm 
FRANCISCAN FRIARSOF THE ATONEMENTRoute 9, Garrison424-3671graymoorcenter@atonementfriars.orgSunday Eucharist
- 11am,Pilgrim Hall.
Daily Mass
- Mon. - Sat.11:30am.
Mondays
- Holy Hour, 8pm.
Centering Prayer
- 8pm.Monthly Prayer Meeting 2nd Sunday of every month at 2pm. Recovery Inc. everyWednesday, 7:30pm.
Renewal Farmers’ Market:
Every Friday, 10-3, duringgrowing season.
Sun. Sept. 27
- Book sign-ing of 
Will I See My Dog in Heaven?
following 11am Mass
ST. JOSEPH’S CHAPELA mission Chapel of OurLady of Loretto ChurchUpper Station Rd.,Garrison, 265-3718
Sunday Mass: 10:15am 
OUR LADY OFLORETTO CATHOLICCHURCHFair Street, Cold Spring(845) 265-3718www.ourladyoflorettocs.comFr. Brian McSweeney,Pastor
Masses: Sat. 5:30pm, Sun.7:30am, 9, & 11:45am.,Weekdays: 8:15am, St. Jo-seph’s - Garrison, Sun.,10:15am. Holy Days: 8:15am & 7:30pm Mass, Holy DayVigil: 530pm Confessions: Sat., 4:30-5pm 
Fri/Sat Oct 2/3
- Oktober-fest, in celebration of theFeast of the Holy Angel.5-10pm. German food, beer,Italian ices, more. Children’sgames, dunk tank, live enter-tainment and gaming wheels.265-3718Bingo - Thursdays, doorsopen 6pm, first game begins7:15pm. $1,500 in TotalCash Prizes. Concessionsavailable.
ST. PHILIP’S CHURCHIN THE HIGHLANDSEpiscopal1101 Route 9D, GarrisonAcross from schoolRev. Francis H. Geer, Rec.424-3571 - e-mail:stphilips@highlands.com
8am - Holy Communion 10:30am - Main ServiceChoir–Thu, 7:30pm Junior Choir–Sun , 9:15am Sunday School–Sun , 10:30am Acolytes – Sunday, 9am Adult Class – Sunday at noon 
Sat. Sept. 26
- Intro to T’aiChi & Ch’i Gong, 9am Life Support Group – Wednes-days at 7:30pm 
GRACE UNITEDMETHODIST CHURCH37 Peekskill HollowRoad, Putnam ValleyPastor Tony Mecca845-526-3788Sunday Service & SundaySchool
: 10 am.
Prayer Service w/ Com-munion
: Tues 7 pm. “Tues-days w/ Tony” - Discussion group, 9am. 
ST. LUKE’S LUTHERANCHURCH65 Oscawana Lake Rd.,Putnam Valleywww.stlukesputnamvalley.org845-528-8858,
mail@stlukesputnamvalley.org
Sunday Worship
- Service:9am, Coffee hour: 10:15am,Family Communion Serviceincluding Sunday School:10:30am 
Thu.
- Prayer Service, 8pm 
FIRST PRESBYTERIANCHURCH OFPHILIPSTOWNAcademy & CherryStreetsCold Spring - 265-3220Rev. Leslie Mott, Pastor
www.presbychurchcoldspring.org
email: FPCP@verizon.net
Worship Service: 10:30am Office Hours: Mon. and Wed.9-11:30, Tues. and Thurs 9-2Contemplative Prayer Group:Wednesdays 7am Jazz Vespers Service: Every3rd Saturday of each month5:30pm 
UNITED METHODISTCHURCHES OF COLDSPRING & SOUTHHIGHLAND (Garrison)(265-3365)South Highland UMC,19 Snake Hill Rd.GarrisonCold Spring UMC,216 Main StreetPastor Margaret (Peggy)Laemmel
South Highland in Garrison  worship service at 9:30am.Cold Spring worship serviceat 11am.Sundays, Oct 4 - Nov 20:Bible Study “Living the Gos- pel of Mark,” 1-2pm 
Sun. Sept. 27
- Welcomefor new Pastor, followingthe 11am service (approx noon); everyone welcome.
Sat. Oct. 10
- Bake Sale,Foodtown, 9:30am-noon 
COLD SPRINGBAPTIST CHURCH(American BaptistChurches, USA)Jay Camp(Interim Pastor)245 Main St., ColdSpring265-2022
Sunday Services, 10:30am 
Wednesdays
: Prayer- Fel-lowship time, 7pm 
BEACON HEBREWALLIANCEConservative Synagogue331 Verplanck Ave.,BeaconRabbi Josh WohlCantor Ellen Gersh845-831-2012
www.beaconhebrewalliance.org
Fri. night Shabbat services7:30pm Sat. morning Shabbat ser-vices, 9:30am Check website for religiousschool, services, events info.
TEMPLE ISRAEL140 Lake DriveLake PeekskillRabbi Jeff Cymet845-528-2305Shabbat Services
: Fridays8pm; Saturdays 9:15am.
PHILIPSTOWNREFORM SYNAGOGUEP.O. Box 94Cold Spring, NY 10516
THE HIGH HOLY DAYSServices led by Can-tor Shoshana Lash, Or-ganist Douglas KeilitzAll Services at St.Mary’s Parish House
Sun. Sept. 27
: Kol NidreEvening Services, 8pm 
Mon. Sept. 28
: Yom Kippur, morning services, 10am, dis-cussion, 1:30pm, afternoon services, 3:30pm, community break fast immediately fol-lowing Afternoon Services
Sat. Oct. 3:
Shabbat/Sukkot services at Surprise LakeCamp,9:30am, Sukkah Build-ing by the Lake, 10:30am,servicesFor more information call265-8011 and leave a mes-sage or e-mail philipstownre-formsynagogue @gmail.com 
PHILIPSTOWNWORSHIP GROUPQuaker Meeting(845) 424-3525
Meeting for Worship – 2nd &4th Sundays of each month,10am, at 848 Old AlbanyPost Road (Whyatt StoneCottage), Garrison. Call for directions. Children of allages welcome.
REFORM TEMPLE OFPUTNAM VALLEY362 Church RoadPutnam ValleyRabbi Allen Darnov(845) 528-4774www.rtpv.orgShabbat Services:
Fridays,8pm; Young people’s ser-vice- third Friday of the month, 7pm. Hebrew School,ages 3+
Sundays July 19 and 26 -Attic Sale
, 10am-4pm, at the Temple.
FIRST HEBREWCONGREGATION OFPEEKSKILL1821 Main Street,Peekskill914-739-0500www.firsthebrew.orgsfma@optonline.netRabbi Lee Paskind
Services: Sat. 9:30am; Fri.8pm; Monthly Fri. familyservice, 6:30pm Mahjong - free classes everyThursday, 7pm, thru Nov 12
Sun. Sept. 27
- Family Hikethrough countryside, suits young children, at Muscoot Farm, 10am; rsvp 914-293-7308
Sun. Oct. 18
- Family hike, suits young children,Teatown Lake, 12:30pm, rsvp914-302-7767.
CHUANG YENMONASTERY2020 Rte 301, Carmel845-228-4283/4288www.baus.orgbauscym@aol.comSunday programs:9-10am
- Chanting and Medi-tation 
10-11am
- Dharma Talk 
11am-12pm
- Noon Book Discussion GroupVegetarian lunch, Saturdays& Sundays, 12-1pm 
YORKTOWN JEWISHCENTER 2966 Crompond RoadYorktown Heights914-245-2324www.yorktownjewishcenter.orgFridays
6:15pm (Standard time)
Fridays
8pm (Daylight savings time)
Saturdays
9:15-11:15am 
 Yom Kippur
“The tenth day of this seventh month is the Day of Atonement. Hold a sacred assembly and deny yourselves, and present an offering made to the LORD by fire. Do no work on that day, because it is the Day of Atonement, when atonement is made for you before the LORD yourGod.” 
 —Leviticus 23:26-28
Word of the Week
syl • lo • gism 
a deductive logical scheme consisting of a major and minor prem-ise, e.g., All men are mortal (major premise); Socrates is a man (minor premise); therefore, Socrates is mortal (conclusion)
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