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 by Michael Turton Owner and chef Jeff Con-saga is pretty clear about whycustomers rave about the food at his Zagat-rated FoundryCafé at 55 Main Street in Cold Spring. “Everything is made right here. It’s fresh. It’stop quality. I don’t use cheapingredients,” he said recentlyafter a busy, packed-houseautumn Sunday of serving up food to locals and visi-tors alike.Consaga has been churningout breakfast and lunch at the popular local eatery and gathering place since he took it over in 1996 after having worked there as a chef when the café was known as Karen’sKitchen.The Foundry is intimateand comfortable. It is at times
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 by Eric GrossSo you want to live in Put- nam County? Be prepared todig deeply when it comes to property tax!For the second consecutive year, Putnam has ranked in thetop 10 highest taxed counties in the nation. The only good newsis that Putnam has dropped down the list a bit from the8th highest taxed in 2007 tothe 10th highest in 2008.Results of the 2008 Ameri-can Community Survey were released last week, indicat-ing Putnam’s median tax was$7,324 last year, which com- pares to median property taxesof $3,622 across New York State, and $1,897 nationwide.Putnam is not alone when it comes to sky-high propertytaxes since, according to the national survey, Westchester  remains as the highest taxingcounty in the U.S., while Rock-land is ranked fifth, behind  Nassau County on Long Island and Hunterdon and Bergen counties in New Jersey.“Taxes, taxes, and moretaxes,” is how Mary Brenner of Mahopac summed up the news. Brenner, who has seen  her total tax bill more than double during the past 20 yearstold the
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: “I don’t like paying increasing taxes each year but what am I going to do?Putnam County is my home.I’m not going to move to somefar-off place in order to savea few dollars on a tax bill.Taxes are like death. They arefacts of life.”Barry Stern of Brewster agreed: “I want my kids to havea good education. Education costs money. I don’t believe we need village, town, and county levels of government in a small county like Putnam  but what can we do—fight city hall?” Not everyone was as philo-sophical.Irma Martin of Putnam Lakesaid taxes were “killing” her:“I am on a fixed income. I want to stay in a communitythat my children grew up in  but it’s getting very difficult.The cost of everything contin- ues to escalate, but my SocialSecurity barely increases.”Kenneth Sinclair of Kent agreed: “Our government isdysfunctional. We don’t need town and county layers of bu- reaucratic nonsense. There’s where money can be saved!”A former Carmel resident  who recently relocated toScarsdale, which has someof the highest school taxes in the nation, called it relative:“I want my kids to experiencethe finest education they can.If I lived in New York City, private school tuition would exceed $120,000 for my three youngsters. My school tax bill in Scarsdale of $105,000is a bargain when you think of the community that I now reside in.”Teddy Harrison of Carmelsaid he complains about prop-erty taxes all the time but “you  pay for what you get. I want  my family to live in a nice,safe, semi-rural community. I have it here. Putnam Countyis truly a beautiful place that is easily accessible to shop- ping, theater, sports events,and the Big Apple. What morecan I want? How about lower  property taxes—in my next life perhaps!” by Michael Turton The Village of Cold Spring boasts a resource that has to be the envy of most other com- munities—its Hudson River  waterfront. Like many smallcommunities, Cold Spring islooking to conserve its natural resources while struggling tofind ways to develop a morevibrant local economy. Thefuture of one property on Cold Spring’s waterfront, the old Dockside restaurant area just  north of the Hudson House, may hold the key to Cold Spring’s future—protectinga vital resource while po-tentially boosting the area’seconomy.At its September 29 work-shop, the Village Board heard a presentation from the Spe-cial Board that is developinga Local Waterfront Revitaliza-tion Plan (LWRP) along witha new Comprehensive Plan for Cold Spring. The presentation focused on ideas for how theold Dockside property might  be used. Technically speak-ing, the property is 24 acresin area, however only about six acres is dry land. Currentlythe property is an informal, passive park offering river views, an open, grassy area,and several large shade trees.The property was purchased  by the Open Space Institutein 1999 and ownership wassubsequently transferred to New York State.The Village of Cold Springis now negotiating with thestate to take over the develop- ment and management of the property. The state must ap- prove the village’s proposed  uses of the property and last  week’s meeting was a key steptowards the development of such a plan. Village trustees had asked the Special Board to consider how the Dockside property might be used.In making the presentation,Vice Chair Anne Impellizzeristressed that the Special Board  was not making recommenda-tions but rather presenting possibilities to be considered in conjunction with plans for the more extensive LWRParea, which takes in the en-tire waterfront and much of the village. Ideas presented came in large part from a survey of village residentsand from public meetings held in conjunction with theComprehensive Plan process.The face of the Cold Spring waterfront could change dra- matically depending upon  which ideas are implemented.Many residents still lament the loss of Dockside as a wa-terfront restaurant, and food services were identified as a  possible use for the reinvented site. Suggestions include a  restaurant with limited indoor seating and an emphasis on take-out foods. Alternatively,a seasonal food concession could be considered. The need for more opportunities to eat on Cold Spring’s waterfront  was in the top ten responsesto the Special Board’s 2007 by Michael Turton Apparently, new trafficlights do not come easily,even when there is unanimousagreement that public safetydemands one. All parties,from New York State De- partment of Transportation (DOT) to the Putnam CountyHighway Department to theTown of Philipstown, and even the Haldane CentralSchool District, have agreed for some time that a traf-fic signal is needed at theintersection of Route 9 and Fishkill Road—especially in the wake of the realignment of that intersection, in an area  known to be prone to serioustraffic accidents.But agreeing that a trafficlight is warranted, and pay-ing for it, are two different  matters. At last week’s Phil-ipstown Town Board meet-ing, Town Supervisor BillMazzuca described as “mind  boggling” Putnam CountyExecutive Robert Bondi’s request that Philipstown pay part of the cost of the newlight.The saga of the new trafficlight has been going on for  many months. The DOT had agreed to install the new light,a project with a $150,000 price tag, including $50,000for engineering. But on theDOT’s schedule, installation  would not have taken place until 2012 or 2013, a time-table that was not acceptableto local officials. Enter Put- nam County, which negotiated  with DOT and agreed to paythe $50,000 in engineeringcosts and install the light, with the state picking up the remaining costs. The countyestimated that the light would  be in place by Thanksgiving.Two weeks ago, town board  members were surprised  when, at a weekly workshop,Putnam County ExecutiveRobert Bondi suggested that Philipstown ought to pay half of the $50,000 cost of engi- neering. Since then, New York Senator Vinnie Leibell wasable to help secure $25,000
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The hydrant flushoriginally scheduled for Sunday, October 4th, has been postponed.A revised schedule will follow. by Michael MellThe October 1, 2009, meet-ing of the Putnam Valleyschool board began at 6pm  with the board immediatelyadjourning into executive ses-sion to discuss collective ne-gotiation strategies relating tothe Taylor Law. The meeting reconvened at 7pm to addressa short agenda that included  NYSSBA resolutions, the MS/ HS building connector (see related article on page 13), board protocols, and partici- pation in a local government efficiency grant program. Not on the agenda, but wel-come news nonetheless, wasan announcement by Assistant Superintendent Paul Lee that the district’s bond rating hasimproved. Moody’s Invest- ment Service has upgraded the PV school district bond  rating from A3 to A2. Doneas part of a periodic reevalua-tion, the A2 rating indicates a  judgment by Moody’s that thedistrict is “financially sound and stable.” The bottom line result will be easier accessto credit markets and lower interest rates for borrowing.The rating system employed  by Moody’s assigns AAA as
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On Sunday morning the Putnam County Sheriff Marine Unit hosted a gather-ing of the Marine units of the Hudson Highlands area law enforcement agencies. The Cold Spring Boat Club supplied the facilities and refreshments. Participating agencies included NY State Environmental Conservation Police, NYS Park  Police, Westchester County Police, Orange, Rockland, & Putnam County Sheriff’s Departments, and Sea-Tow.
Red Light, Green Light
 Putnam PropertyTaxesare Sky High
Down by the Riverside
 Bond Rating  Improves for  PV Schools
Gonna study what to do long and hard 
Who will pay for Route 9 traffic signal?
The Dockside property, with Storm King in the background. Some want to keep it an open, grassy park. Others miss the popular restaurant that used to draw visitors and commerceto the waterfront. Its future use is under discussion.
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 by Eric GrossOn Monday District AttorneyAdam Levy called the 28-count indictment of veteran Sheriff’sDeputy Barbara Dunn, a “sad day” for law enforcement.Dunn, 41, a 13-year career  member of the Putnam Sheriff’sDepartment, was indicted on charges of grand larceny, per- jury, and official misconduct.She appeared before Westches-ter County Judge Jeffrey Cohen in Putnam County Court, sincePutnam’s two county court jus-tices—James Reitz and JamesRooney—both recused them-selves. Dunn pleaded innocent to all charges before being released without bail pendinga court hearing January 11.Dunn faces a maximum period of incarceration of up to 15 years in a state penitentiaryif found guilty.Shortly after the arraign- ment, Levy sat down withthis reporter and outlined theaccusations: “Charges first arose from Deputy Dunn’sfalse claim that she received injuries on June 3, 2008, byfalling down a flight of stairsat the Sheriff’s Department.Evidence revealed that she had  been injured earlier when she was thrown from a horse she was riding.”Dunn was also charged withthe theft of more than $56,000for falsely claiming what theD.A. described as an “on-the-job injury” and collect-ing worker’s compensation instead of returning to work.Levy said the claim of a “job- related injury allowed her tocollect a full salary, tax-free, without using accrued sick or  personal time.” Perjury charges were also leveled against thedeputy as a result of testimony presented in Kent Town Court  before Judge Peter Collins. The judge concluded that Dunn  had lied under oath relatingto evidence she gathered in an animal abuse and neglect case.Levy said Dunn was the “lead investigating officer in the caseand she perjured herself as a  result of in-court testimony regarding evidentiary matters related to purebred Maltesedogs belonging to breeder Linda Nelson.”Levy admitted the case wasdifficult: “I knew from the beginning that Barbara Dunn enjoyed a good reputation in the Sheriff’s Department and she cared about what she did.When the investigation got  underway, my staff and I had a heavy heart, hoping that theallegations were not true. Asthe indictment suggests, theallegations were, in fact, trueand as a result Ms. Dunn has been indicted.”Attempts to reach Dunn were unsuccessful—she has an un-listed telephone number, and  her cell phone is not accept-ing calls. Her attorney, BillAronwald of White Plains, painted a different picture. In a telephone interview Monday night, Aronwald charged, “no basis exists for these charges.People who had knowledgeand information were never questioned or brought beforethe grand jury. Barbara Dunn is not guilty and we will provethat in a court of law.”Aronwald said two separateseries of transactions had been  joined together in a singleindictment: “The alleged perju- ries stem from the Kent Court case in 2007. The grand larcenycharge has nothing to do withthe Linda Nelson case.”Aronwald said charges that Dunn had lied about fall-ing down a flight of stairsat the Sheriff’s Office were preposterous: “The injuriessustained, including a punc-tured lung, broken ribs, a back injury requiring soon-to-be- performed surgery, and nu- merous contusions, couldn’t  have happened by her fallingoff a horse. Given the extent and nature of those injuries it  would have been impossible
Sheriff’s Deputy Faces 15 Years in Prison
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Wednesday, October 7, 2009
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 by Margaret O’Sullivan Gardening this year wastough for everyone, whether  you were trying to grow to- matoes, pumpkins, or flowers.There was just too much rain for the plants and the garden-ers to cope with. Never mind that, the Phil-ipstown Garden Club, mem- ber of the Garden Club of America, had a flower showscheduled for mid Septem- ber. Club members planted, planned, and prodded their  plants during the entire sum- mer so that they could enter their finest specimens in thevarious divisions and classesof the flower show.The theme was Highland Fling, mixing the mystery of the Scottish Highlands withthe majesty of the Hudson Highlands. The PhotographyDivision depicted the themein color and monochrome for all to enjoy.Myra and Anne Endler werethe co-chairs of the show and their skill in dealing withevery eventuality made theshow a true success.The Best in Show in thePhotography Division was Nadia Valla of The LittleGarden Club of Rye.In Flower Arrangement, SueDetjens from the Millbrook Garden Club won the GCADorothy Vietor Munger Award in the Brigadoon Class.Marie Greener won Best in Show in the flower arrangingdivision and in addition, theGCA Sandra Baylor NoviceAward for her unusual modern line design using triangular stone and garden flowers.In Horticulture, JoAnn Brown won Best in Show in the Auld Lang Syne Classand Beverly Leardi won theGCA Rosie Jones Award for  her beautiful dahlia.Margaret O’Sullivan won the GCA Clarissa Willemsen Award for her Bodhi tree in the trained potted plants class,Highland Mary.And finally there were thechildren. Their arrangements were adorable and they all received 1st awards in theLaddies and Lassies class.Who knows what seeds for their future were sown byentering a flower arrangement in the Philipstown Garden Club flower show.
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7:15 PM - Cold Spg BoardPublic Hearing on Parking7:30 PM - Cold Spring Board Weekly Workshop7:30 PM - Cold Spg Planning BoardHearing on app. of Go-Go Pops at 103Main St. AND Workshop on Restorationof 144 Main St.7:30 PM - Philipstown Conservation Advisory Committee (CAC)
6 PM - PV Town Board Septic TankPumpout Law, Phosphate Ban Law  Workshops7:30 PM - Philipstown Board Weekly Workshop8 PM - Cold Spring Historic DistrictReview Board
 
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11 AM - Philipstown N. Highland FireDistrict Workshop COLUMBUS DAY:Federal Holiday
Maureen Meltzer-McGrath has resigned from her position as Executive Director of theCold Spring Area Chamber of Commerce. She held the position for several years. Nat Prentice, President of the Chamber praised Mau- reen, saying she made a sig- nificant contribution to thegrowth of the organization.In an e-mail to members, hesaid the Board will be sharing responsibility for the assump-tion of Executive Director’sduties.Currently serving on theChamber Board of Directorsare William C. Bujarski, VicePresident; Katie DeMarco,Treasurer; Kendall Ingenito,Secretary. Board members areDebbie Darman, Cecilia DinioDurkin, and Christina Mc-Coy. Robert Lomino recentlystepped down.
Changes at ColdSpring Chamber
 Photos, Left to Right: Margaret O’Sullivan’saward-winning Bodhi tree. Beverly Leardi’s prize dahlia. Marie Greener won Best inShow in the flower arranging division.
This week we introduce a new feature to the
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will be open; our deadline will remain Monday at noon.Felicissimo Giorno di Colombo, of Mahopac’s Italian Ameri-can Club, describes why we celebrate Columbus Day: “While we recognize that Columbus was an Italian explorer with an indomitable spirit, who was looking for a shorter route to thetrading ports of the East, we are thankful today that, by theGrace of God, he came upon this great continent which hostsour nation. Since then, many more such brave, just, and ad-venturous men and women have shown us the way to a better life and guided us towards a nation of freedom and liberty without equal in the world. It is to the memory of Columbusand all those who followed his good will that we dedicate thesefestivities now and in the future.”Birthdays this week are Joan Fincham, Tom Lilly, Eric Roes-sel, Tommy LaBelle, Kyra Cimino, Francis Colbert, Kayla Allen, Tim Flanagan, Liv Schmidt, Ann Marie Nicholls, Zack Trenner, Jon Thatcher, James Fazzari, Angela Katanic, Kiefer Thorpe, Barry Goldberg, Lorraine Wade, Tami Warner, Rebecca Haviland, Faheem Memon, Rita Medina, Pratul Gandhi, Neeta Doshi, John Lijoi, Roy Markey, and Mario Cofini.
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ObituariesBirth Announcements
Born on July 24, 2009, at Hudson Valley Hospital, toTammy and Andrew Wendol,of Putnam Valley. Maternalgrandmother is Jean Wood, of  New Lebanon, NY. Paternalgrandparents are Edward and Ronnie Wendol, of Port Jef-ferson Station, NY.Born on August 25, 2009,at Hudson Valley Hospital toHeather and Jesse Dunstan of Fishkill. Maternal grandfa-ther is Gary Keith of Yucaipa,CA. Paternal grandparentsare Fred and Judy Dunstan of Garrison.Born at Hudson Valley Hos- pital on September 16, 2009.to Tamires Maeiro Palmer and Joseph Palmer of Cold Spring.Maternal grandparents areSonia and Joao Maeiro of Brazil. Paternal grandmother is Debra King of Cold Spring.Born on August 5, 2009,at Hudson Valley Hospital,to Nicole and Michael Na-gel, of Wappingers Falls.Maternal grandparents areMichael and Patricia Biondi,of Cold Spring.Born at Hudson Valley Hos- pital on August 24, 2009 toJ’Jean Girolamo Abate and John Abate of Putnam Valley.Maternal grandparents areMr. and Mrs. Girolamo, of Mahopac. Paternal grandpar-ents are Mr. and Mrs. Abate,of Mahopac.Born at Hudson Valley Hos- pital on August 26, 2009, toTaniya Kochar and JosephMazzullo of Putnam Valley.Maternal grandparents arePritpal and Oneza Kochar of Cortlandt Manor.Born on August 10, 2009at Hudson Valley Hospital,to Katlyn Yen and GregoryMorley, of Putnam Valley.Maternal grandmother isSivngek Taing, of HopewellJunction. Paternal grandpar-ents are Augustin Morleyof Skaneateles, and Sandra Tenbrink of Putnam Valley.Born on August 10, 2009,at Hudson Valley Hospital toCatherine and John Scrocca,of Putnam Valley. Mater- nal grandparents are Laura Bruce, of Mahopac, and Mi-chael DeRosa, of Parkland,FL. Paternal grandparentsare John Scrocca, of Chap- paqua, and Patricia Scrocca (deceased).Born on September 3, 2009,at Hudson Valley Hospital,to Charis and Frank Russelof Lake Peekskill. Maternalgrandparents are Steve and Dianne Gibson of Staten Is-land. Paternal grandparentsare Frank Russel of Staten Island, and Edith Gahre of Manchester, VT.
Giovanni Michael AbateErik DunstanMia Rieleigh MazzulloRoger Aiden MorleyGianna Marie NagelGabriel PalmerZinnia Joy RusselSummer Olivia ScroccaElla Jade Wendon
There will be a series of  bible study classes at 1pm Sunday afternoons at theCold Spring United Method-ist Church,located at 216 Main Street. The sessions will last about 8 weeks, and each lesson  will be self-contained so that  people can attend as they areable. All those interested are welcome; you need not be a  member of the church to attend.
Bible Study on Sundays atUnited Methodist Church
Over the last century, St.Christopher’s Inn has helped tens of thousands of men change their lives. Dedicated to the rehabilitation of men in crisis, St. Christopher’sInn, a ministry of the Fran-ciscan Friars of the Atone- ment, offers a continuum of quality health care servicesthat facilitate physical, emo-tional, and spiritual healing by providing chemical de- pendency treatment, primary health care, and temporary housing.St. Christopher’s Inn will be celebrating 100 years of  hope and compassion witha special centennial liturgy,followed by a luncheon and tours of The Inn and “TheHoly Mountain” on SaturdayOctober 17, 2009. The publicis welcome to attend.Fr. Bill Drobach, VicePresident of St. Christo- pher’s Inn, will be concel-ebrating the mass with Fr.Bernie Palka, President and CEO of St. Christopher’sInn, along with other Fran-ciscan Friars of the Atone- ment and local parish priests.St. Christopher’s Inn islocated at Graymoor off Route 9.RSVP to: cgerber@atone- mentfriars.org, or call 845335-1081
Centennial Liturgy andLuncheon at St. Christopher’s
Marion Pless Burger, 67 years old, a twelve-year resi-dent of Fishkill and formerlyof Manhattan and Pomona,died suddenly on Saturday,September 26, 2009, at Hud-son Valley Hospital Center in Cortlandt Manor. She was born September 24, 1942, in  New York City and was thedaughter of Andrew Plessof Cold Spring and the lateMarion Lukes Pless.Marion attended HopeCollege in Holland, Mich-igan, and was a graduateof American University in Washington, DC, with a de-gree in political science and earning her Master's Degreein psychology/comparativeReligions. She was employed as an administrator for theEnvironmental Protection Agency in Manhattan un-til her retirement. She wasa member of the MarbleCollegiate Church and at-tended the Unity Church, both in Manhattan. Marion enjoyed helping others and spent much time helping the homeless, and volunteered every Thanksgiving at a soup kitchen in Manhattan. Sheespecially loved Manhattan,animals, and wildlife.Besides her father, Mar-ion is survived by her be-loved sister, Jane VanBeek of Cold Spring; a nephew,Ryan VanBeek and his fi-ance, Donna Mastromonaco,of Newburgh; a niece, Dr.Corinne VanBeek of Man- hattan; and an aunt, MarieLukes of Florida. She was predeceased by her uncle,William Pless. Marion wasthe former daughter-in-law of Chief Justice War- ren Burger of the SupremeCourt of the United States.Private graveside services were held on October 3 at the Brick Church Cemetery,Spring Valley. On, Sunday,October 11, at the First Re-formed Church of Fishkill, people are invited to wor-ship at 10am, followed by a  reception in Marion's honor for friends and family at 11am, then followed by a  memorial service at noon for Marion.In lieu of flowers, thefamily suggests donations may be made to the UnityChurch, 213 W. 58th St., New York, NY 10019, or St. Jude Children's ResearchHospital, 501 St. Jude Place,Memphis, TN 38105, or a  homeless shelter in Marion's memory.Arrangements are under the direction of the Robert H.Auchmoody Funeral Home,1028 Main Street, Fishkill.
Marion P. Burger
A mother bestows life, loveand nurturing. Her child re-ceives unwavering shelter,comfort, and protection. Thedeath of a mother is the first sorrow wept without her.Cecile completed her quiet earthly journey suddenly but  peacefully, September 22,2009, during a brief illness.Her sons, Leon H. and Rob-ert C. Vercruse, were at her  bedside.She left a treasured trailof memories beginning Janu-ary 24, 1916, in Chicago,Illinois. She was the first- born to her loving parents,Henry Boeykens and Isma (Callens) Boeykens. She was predeceased by her three be-loved siblings; Leon, Marie,and Noel. She is survived by her loving sisters; Margaret,Elaine, and Rosemarie. She was the devoted wife and  widow to Robert C. Vercruse,Sr. and Edward E. Belsky. She was "best-friend" of Hobothe cat and Jody the dog, who were waiting alongsidethe angels.Within her eighty-four  years in Chicago and Ge- neva, Illinois, Cecile was a  home-maker, career-woman,and an active volunteer for  numerous religious and secu-lar organizations.To be with her sons shetraveled east to the sub-lime beauty of the Hudson Highlands in the year 2000.Soon she was graciously ac-cepted as a member of theHighlands Garden Club. In the surrounding forest, her transition from a "city-girl"to a "woods-woman" began.The woods and its creaturesare pleasantly enhanced bythis event.She was a gentle and gener-ous lady who believed that doing good-works without applause or recognition wasthe truest reward. She will be missed deeply by those who had the fortune to be touched  by her grace and spirit.Dearest Cecile, mother and  my pal; our hearts once beat as one. We shall love you and  remember your unconditionallove for us forever.A memorial service will be held October 22, 2009,10:30am, at Our Lady of Loretto.Donations in her memory may be made to: A.R.F. (Ani- mal Rescue Foundation), 54Simmons Lane, Beacon, NY,12508.
Cecile M. (Boeykens) Vercruse Belsky
Charles T. Daly, age 90,of Airmont, NY formally of Bronx, NY, died on October 4, 2009, in Poughkeepsie.Born in County Cork Ireland on September 19, 1919, he was the son of the late John and Julia (Stinner) Daly.Mr. Daly was a retired  warehouse dispatcher for the former Western Electricin Tuckahoe, NY, and a WWII Army Air Corps veteran, having served in the Pacifictheater.Survivors include his wife Helen (Wozniak)Daly; two daughters, Mrs.Joan (Michael) Deneher of Cold Spring, and Dr. Pa-tricia (William) Fodor of Colorado Springs, CO. Threegrandchildren and one great grandchild also survive.A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 10am,Friday October 9, 2009, at Our Lady of Loretto Church,24 Fair Street, Cold Spring.Interment will follow in Cold Spring Cemetery.Family and friends areinvited to call at the Clinton Funeral Home, corner of Parrott and Pine Streets, 21Parrott Street, Cold Spring,on Thursday October 8, from 5 to 8pm.Arrangements are under the direction of the Clinton Funeral Home.
Charles T. Daly
Our Lady of Loretto Par-ish has been holding weekly bingo since mid-April and things are about to get veryinteresting with the addi-tion of Bonus Ball. BonusBall games will be added tothe already exciting prize package offered on a weekly basis. Stop by on Thursdayevening to find out more and enjoy an evening of fun and the chance to win Bonus BallBingo. Doors open at 6pm and the first game begins at 7:15pm—come play!
Bonus Ball Comes to OurLady of Loretto Bingo
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.
ST. JOSEPH’S CHAPELA mission Chapel of OurLady of Loretto ChurchUpper Station Rd.,Garrison, 265-3718
Sunday Mass: 10:15am 
GREEK ORTHODOXCHAPEL OF SAINTBASIL’S ACADEMYRoute 9D, Garrison424-3500Fr. Constantine L.Sitaras, General DirectorOUR LADY OFLORETTO CATHOLICCHURCHFair Street, Cold Spring265-3718www.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 
Sun. Oct. 25
- 2nd annualSenior Luncheon, Begins with 11:45am Holy Mass,anointing of the sick; fol-lowed by food, entertain- ment, fellowship & prayer.Caregivers welcome too.Free. RSVP 265-3718.
Bingo
- Thursdays, doorsopen 6pm, first game begins7:15pm. $1,500 in TotalCash Prizes. Concessionsavailable.Weekly Events: Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, Mon.7pm; Miraculous Medal:Wed., after Mass. Rosary,Sat. after Mass.
ST. PHILIP’S CHURCHIN THE HIGHLANDSEpiscopal1101 Route 9D, GarrisonAcross from schoolRev. Francis H. Geer, Rec.424-3571stphilips@highlands.com
8am - Holy Communion 10:30am - Main ServiceChoir–Thu, 7:30pm Junior Choir–Sun at 9:15am Sunday School–Sun 10:30am Acolytes – Sunday 9am Adult Class – Sunday at noon Life Support Group – Wednes-days at 7:30 PMSt. Philip’s Nursery SchoolM-F–9am to Noon 
GRACE UNITEDMETHODIST CHURCH37 Peekskill HollowRoad, Putnam ValleyPastor Tony Mecca845-526-3788Sunday Service & SundaySchool
: 10 am.
Prayer Service w/ Com-munion
: Tues 7pm. “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 & CherryStreets, Cold Spring265-3220Rev. 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)265-3365South 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 through Nov 20:Bible Study with Pastor Laemmel “Living the Gos- pel of Mark,” 1-2pm.Each lesson will be self-contained so that people can attend as they are able; you  need not be a member of thechurch to attend.
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 
PHILIPSTOWNREFORM SYNAGOGUEP.O. Box 94Cold Spring, NY 10516All Services at St. Mary’sParish HouseFor more informationcall 265-8011 and leavea message or e-mailPHILIPSTOWNWORSHIP GROUPQuaker Meeting424-3525
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+
HISTORIC TOMPKINSCORNERS UNITEDMETHODIST CHURCH729 Peekskill HollowRoad, Putnam Valley845-528-5076www.tompkinschurchny.org
1st Sunday of the month worship: 2pm 
CAPUCHIN YOUTH &FAMILY MINISTRIES781 Route 9D, Garrison424-3609www.cyfm.orgThu/Sun Oct. 8-11
- Day byDay Agape Girls’ Weekend Retreat 
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