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PUTNAM C OUNTY NEWS and RECORDER


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CXLIII
No. 42 www.pcnr.com
Wednesday, October 21, 2009 Philipstown & Putnam Valley 50¢

Parking Fines Could Change


by Michael Mell not paid within a 30 to 60 from Village Accountant Ellen sonville. She also informed
day window, the fee will be Mageean. In anticipation of the board that 97 percent of
T h e O c t o b e r 1 3 Vi l l a g e doubled. For all fines paid the final payment to replace taxes have been collected to
Board monthly meeting be- after 90 days, the amount flooring in the firehouse, Ms. date, which is “very good.”
gan with a public hearing on will be doubled and a $10 Mageean presented the board The building inspector’s
a proposal to amend Village surcharge added. The only with a resolution to transfer report listed a handful of
Code Chapter 126, Section exceptions are for violations $1,812 into the account for building permits issued, in-
126: Penalties for Parking involving disabled parking fire department building re- spections, and certificate of
Violations, which sets parking and expired vehicle inspec- pairs, to be taken from the occupancies issued. There
fines in the village. This was tions. State laws limit fines street maintenance account. was, however, a significant
the final step in a process be- for these two violations to $75 This will bring the total funds violation described. In re-
gun by the board a few weeks maximum. Mayor Gallagher available up to $9,000. The sponse to complaints from
ago, the goal of which has read the amendment and so- board passed the resolution residents of the Forge Gate
been to make the fine align licited public comment. There without comment. In other condominium complex, a vio-
with the crime and to provide were no negative comments, matters, Mageean reported lation was issued to Elite Prop-
incentive for prompt payment and the board voted unani- that the balance in the Vil- erty Services. Several months
of parking fines. mously to pass the amendment lage general fund is higher have passed since a structural
Some base fines have been (with Trustee Miller absent). than expected due primarily engineer’s inspection, which
lowered and others raised, but After completion of the pub- to revenues from the CHIPS cited the “advanced deterio-
the chief change is a provi- lic hearing the board began program, revenue sharing, and ration” and “inappropriate
sion for increased fees for its agenda for the October payment for fire protection repairs” that have rendered the
late payment. For all fines monthly meeting with a report service by the village of Nel- (See CS Board on Page 8)

Shea Fields Zoning Questions


by Joe Lindsley Jr. of the zoning proposals. Mem- Shea emphasized that he was their properties. One participant
bers fear that the new system, speaking in his capacity as a said it might take a lawyer to
Deputy Supervisor Richard featuring various “overlays” town board member and not interpret all the material.
Shea, who is seeking the town’s mandating varying levels of as a candidate, though, with “Can this be put into a lan-
top post on the November 3 land protection, will limit the the election just two weeks guage we all can understand?”
ballot, fielded tough but civil manner in which they can de- away the evening certainly had a woman asked Shea.
C at h e r i n e G a r n s e y
questions Monday night from velop or use their properties. political implications. Empha- “Any zoning document
Katelyn Robertson, left, works with her beehives.
citizens determined to defend Joined by councilwoman sizing that this was not an of- is going to be dense and

Cold Spring’s Backyard Beekeeper their private property rights in


the face of proposed changes
to Philipstown’s zoning laws.
Betty Budney, herself up for
reelection, Shea spoke briefly
before taking questions from the
ficial town board workshop,
Shea said he was not there to
“answer specific questions,”
complex,” he said. But he
reminded the crowd that the
new document is a significant
by Catherine Garnsey “being with the bees.” She the role they play in our lives. the buzzing from the screened The gathering of about 60 polite but animated crowd. Shea but rather to answer “process improvement upon the town’s
wasn’t afraid, she didn’t get “One out of three foods bee boxes was unnerving to people at the Garrison Volun- admitted he wasn’t quite sure questions” about the re-drafting existing zoning regulations.
Katelyn Robertson is no stung, and she really felt that that we eat depends on the the staff at the Post Office. teer Fire Company was hosted what to expect when he entered of Philipstown’s zoning laws. Shea said the town board does
ordinary ninth grader. In ad- she understood their ways. pollination of honeybees,” Katie went on to describe by the Concerned Citizens of the fire house, and seemed a He encouraged those present plan to remove the “open space
dition to the common extra- Years later, when her father Katie said, “They are indis- the seasonal rhythm of bee- Philipstown, a group of property little surprised by the size of to read the zoning proposals overlay” (OSO, in the jargon
curricular activities—skiing, announced that he was going pensable to the crops and keeping. In the spring (late owners and Route 9 business the crowd. In the end, though, and then to tell the town board of the planners) and the scenic
running cross-country, and to give up beekeeping because food markets of the world.” April or early May), the hives owners who have joined forces he said the gathering produced what specific designations they
scuba diving—she is also to register opposition to some a worthwhile dialogue. think would be appropriate for (See Zoning on Page 13)
of a back injury, Katie said But it’s not cheap to set up are unwrapped so that the
a p r o f e s s i o n a l b e e k e e p e r, that she wanted to continue even one hive. Three pounds bees can go out to gather
who manages five honeybee
hives in her backyard in Cold
in his place. So from the age
of 10 until now, Katie has
of new honeybees with a
queen bee in a wooden box
pollen and start their honey-
making. Just before the end Candidates to Participate in Philipstown Forum
Spring, five in the Philip- been the Head Beekeeper in costs about $100. The Robert- of the school year in June,
stown area and 30 more at the Robertson family. Not son family reminisced about the first batch of honey is PCN&R Staff Report
her family’s weekend home only does she manage all the the time last year that they harvested. Another batch of
in Stephentown. hives, but she also collects had to order bees from a honey is harvested in August, The PCN&R will sponsor a
How did Katie become in- the honey twice a year, bottles Florida apiary after most of before school begins again. Philipstown Candidates Forum
volved in beekeeping? She it and sells “Katie’s Cold Katie’s colonies collapsed In autumn, when the leaves at 7pm on Monday, October 26,
has been fascinated with her Spring Honey” wholesale to in a nationwide epidemic. turn, the hives are packed in the Haldane School Cafete-
father’s beekeeping hobby all two shops in Cold Spring. When the boxes with tens of up for the winter by repair- ria in Cold Spring. The event is
of her life. She remembers And every year, Katie gives thousands of bees arrived at ing any holes and wrapping open to the public, and donuts
standing in front of a busy beekeeping workshops to 1st the Cold Spring Post Office, the hive with tar paper to and cider will be served.
hive when she was about three grade classes at Haldane El- they got an urgent call from contain the heat. And the The 90-minute event will
years old, arms outstretched, ementary School to teach the the postmaster. “Your bees cycle continues in the spring. include all candidates for
without a beekeeper suit or children to enjoy and respect are here! Please come and Philipstown Town Board and
any other protection, just honeybees and to understand pick them up!” Apparently, (See Beekeeper on Page 9) Philipstown Supervisor in a
question-and-answer session.
Questions will be asked by
Dining Out in P h i l ip s t ow n P u t n a m Va l l e y a panel of reporters from the
PCN&R and the Putnam County
Father Settles Courier, as well as some students
from Haldane High School.
Over Jail Suicide Questions will not be pro-
Annie Chesnut

vided to the candidates ahead rebuttals. thew Mastrantone, running for Terry Polhemus, and John Van
by Eric Gross
of time. Candidates will have The participating candidates Philipstown Supervisor; and Tassel, running for two seats on
the opportunity for brief will be Richard Shea, and Mat- Betty Budney, Joselle Cunane, the Philipstown Town Board.
In a case that has become a
focal point of the current de-
bate between the Democratic
candidate for Putnam County Villanova Alleges Putnam Valley Stimulus Shenanigans
Sheriff and the Republican
by Michael Brendan otherwise. statement.” Requests, commonly called
incumbent, a Putnam Valley
Dougherty “She is not a gadfly, she’s “It’s a really terrible and “FOILs” with the town.
family has reached a settle-
a crank,” says Putnam Valley reckless thing for her to do,” “We spend a good part of
ment with Putnam County
Patty Villanova, a Town Supervisor Bob Tendy. “Patty Tendy said, “It’s easy to take our day responding to her
in a civil rights lawsuit over
Board candidate in Putnam has been pointing a lot of sentence out of a 26-page FOIL requests.” Tendy said,
the suicide of a 21-year-old
Valley has alleged that the fingers at a lot of people.” application. She takes three “I’ve asked her to come into
inmate who hanged himself in
Putnam Valley Fire Depart- Villanova’s letter is based or four lines out of it. The t h e o ff i c e a n d t a l k a b o u t
a jail cell three and one-half
ment lied about its condition on the grant request the Put- letter itself is unfair.” things.”
years ago.
when it applied for federal nam Valley Fire Department “The town board was not Tendy says that until the
As the trial wound down last
stimulus money to build a filed with FEMA for stimulus forthcoming with the infor- Fire Department is simply
week in U.S. District Court in
$9 million firehouse. Having funds to build a new mod- mation,” Villanova said, “I doing its diligence in explor-
White Plains, Donny Sinkov
pored over the grant request, ernized firehouse. Her letter had to investigate what was ing options for a new build-
agreed to settle with four of
Villanova also insists that quotes page 10 of the appli- going on with the firehouse. ing, and that the issue of a
the five defendants while the
the Town may have secretly cation which states that the The project has appeared potential bond referendum
fifth defendant, Americor, a
P h o to C o u rt e s y of the Bird & Bottle promised $4 million in funds request is to “Replace unsafe/ before the town planning in the future to complete a
Innkeeper Elaine Margolies is shown here with executive chef Douglas Gardner (right) Delaware company hired by
to be added once the stimulus uninhabitable fire station.” board and design board. How project like building a new
and sous chef Michael Kamphius (left). the county to provide medi-
funds are granted. Villanova Villanova says, “They use can the Town Board say they firehouse are moot until the
cal services at the Putnam
Bird & Bottle: Fine Cuisine, C o r r e c t i o n a l F a c i l i t y, w a s
found 35 percent responsible
has sent her charges, and a
request for a formal inves-
it every day and for other
functions. How is that un-
don’t have the information on
it?” Villanova began filing
Fire Department receives a
(See Villanova on Page 11)
History, and Even a Ghost for the inmate’s death and
was assigned a liability of
tigation into the stimulus
application to the Inspector
inhabitable?”
The grant request notes
Freedom of Information Law

What’s Inside
General of FEMA, Robert that the Putnam Valley Court
by Michael Turton Today, some 248 years later, ferent cultures.” The menu $265,000.
Skinner. House has been deemed “in
the Bird & Bottle offers an certainly reflects that philoso- Spencer Sinkov was sen-
Villanova, a 50-year resi- violation of public safety
When people are looking
for a fine dining experience,
eclectic, international, and
seasonal menu that is bound to
phy—whether it’s an African
s t e w ; t h e Tu n i s i a n s p i c e d
tenced to the county jail in
May of 2006, after Sheriff’s
dent of the town who recently codes” by the state and must Sports Politics
won a Republican nomination be renovated or replaced.
they don’t want to just hope, please the most discriminating lamb chops, now part of the Department investigators ar-
for a Town Board seat over Villanova’s letter says that
they want to know that the palate while also capturing new fall menu; a Jamaican rested him on several felony
the objections of the local no such determination has
establishment they choose has the imagination of those who jerk burger cooked up on the charges relating to criminal
Republican Committee de- been made. Haldane’s Woes
a long-standing tradition of seek a truly unique dining Inn’s increasingly popular sale and criminal possession
scribes herself as a “taxpayer Tendy counters: “The town A Profile of Putnam’s
of heroin. The following day, Continue Conservative Party
excellence. The Bird & Bottle experience. Tavern Nights; or a Sunday advocate.” “I don't care what has been put on notice that
Inn takes that notion to the Chef Doug Gardiner puts brunch that is anything but after his family had visited
party you are in, if there is the courthouse is in violation
extreme, given that it first it simply. “I don’t like to just another brunch. him behind bars, Sinkov
wrongdoing I will expose it,” of public safety codes, cer-
opened its doors in 1761— cook the same food every committed suicide in his cell pages 18 page 11
she said. Some in the town, tain DEC violations. That’s
albeit as Warren’s Tavern. week. I like to look to dif- (See Bird & Bottle on Page 8) (See Settlement on Page 11) even her own party, see it not necessarily an incorrect
Page 2 T HE P UTNAM C OUNTY N EWS A ND R ECORDER Wednesday, October 21, 2009

Mark Your Calendar – Meetings This Week


Thursday 10/22 Friday 10/23 Monday 10/26 Tuesday 10/27 Wednesday 10/28
7 PM - Putnam Valley Board of Ed No Meetings Scheduled
7:30 PM - Philipstown Zoning 7:30 PM -Cold Spring Board Weekly No Meetings Scheduled
Business Mtg SATURDAY 10/24 Board of Appeals Workshop
7:30 PM Philipstown Planning Board No Meetings Scheduled. 7:30 PM Village of Cold Spring
Planning Board Public Hearing
SUNDAY 10/25
11 AM - 12 Noon Philipstown N.
Highland Fire District Workshop

The PCN&R is hosting a Philipstown Candidates Fo-


rum on Monday, October 26, at 7pm in the cafeteria at Dancing to Raise Money for Hillside Food Outreach
Haldane School. All the local candidates will be present, by Eric Gross its headquarters in Thornwood, partner as being “extremely Nicole Almeida of Danbury
as will the PCN&R reporters and Haldane students who and the non-for-profit recently diligent. She works very, very is Tamagna’s professional part-
will be asking the questions. Legislators Mary Ellen Odell opened a new facility at the hard. From the moment she ner: “Vinny is goofy. He is an
The Hudson Highlands Land Trust Take a Hike program of Carmel and Vincent Ta- Kent Center on Route 52. arrives at the studio, it’s ‘go- actor who loves to have a good
offers Castle to Castle with the Osborn family at 1pm on magna of Nelsonville will be Last week during a rehearsal go-go!’” time. Our experience together
Saturday, October 24. Please call 424-3358 for details. dancing with the stars this at the Arthur Murray Studios Tamagna agreed that he has has been quite a ride! Vinny
The Halloween Parade is here! Gather on Saturday, Saturday to raise money for in Danbury, Odell and Ta- had great fun preparing for is eccentric in a good way. He
October 24, at 5pm at St. Mary’s Church in Cold Spring. the Hillside Food Outreach. magna both admitted they were Saturday’s event: “It’s been is extremely focused.”
The parade starts at 5:30pm. The rain date for Sunday The two Putnam residents “cautiously optimistic” about demanding but my partner The celebrity judges include
will only be called if it is raining at 4:30pm on Saturday. will be joining ten others in performing on the large stage and the dance studio here in Paul Teutel of American Chop-
Don’t miss the Hotsy Totsy Follies at the Philipstown the competition scheduled for at the PepsiCo Theater before Danbury have been fantastic. pers; Waleska Williams, wife
Community Center from 1-2:30pm on Thursday, October the Performing Arts Center at hundreds of cheering fans. They have a lot of patience. of NY Yankees great Bernie
29. See Coming Events for more news on activities for SUNY Purchase to support the In her high school days, This has been a great experi- Williams; and Roberta Pol-
this week and beyond. organization that provides food Odell was a cheerleader at ence.” lard, a professional dancer.
Happy Birthday greetings to: Lataben, Rajeshh Gan- to low income families who are Carmel High. “We kept our Tamagna adorned in black Tickets for the event are still
dhi, Shivani Gandhi, Audrey Kenney, Nicholas Junjulas, unable to visit a food pantry. feet on the floor back in the velvet shoes with a silk shirt available by calling 914-251-
Anthony Nastasi, Joe Blakes, Tom Phillips, Harris Sea- Hillside Food Outreach has ‘70s. We weren’t permitted and skin tight pants for the 6200. Curtain time is 7:30pm.
bolt Jr., Deb Phillips, J.L. Shea, Nicole Fricker, Olivia been serving residents of West- to do that ‘fly-girl’ stuff. I rehearsal became known for his
Nastasi, and Clara Thompson. Vi n c e n t Ta m a g n a a n d h i s
chester for many years from always loved to dance. My outlandish attire. Some days
partner Nicole Almeida
Carmel Book Club girls and he even wore ruffled shirts to
re h e a r s e d l a s t w e e k i n
I are known as the ‘dancing get in the mood.
Danbury. Eric Gross
queens.’”
Odell called her Dancing
with the Stars competition
a “new learning experience.
The PuTnam CounTy hisToriCal soCieTy

Thanks
Practice is the word of the day.
Besides it’s for a good cause.
My good friend Kathy Purdy,
who founded the Hillside Food
Outreach, asked me to help
her launch a fundraiser for the
The Putnam County Historical Society thanks the
businesses and individuals who donated to our
new Putnam County facility. I
couldn’t refuse and she tricked
me when explaining what the
fund raiser was all about.”
Odell’s partner, Matt Ames
of Ridgefield, described his
2009 membership drive:

PCHS also wishes to thank


Julie Tooth, George Whipple, and Dr. Colonel Jim Johnson
for their participation.
Wednesday, October 21, 2009 T HE P UTNAM C OUNTY N EWS A ND R ECORDER Page 3

Kacey Morabito Receives Obituaries


Award from Catholic Center Damon Perpetua
Damon Perpetua, age 60, dollars in honor of his team
lifelong resident of Cold Perpetual Motion.
Spring, passed away peace- He is survived by his wife,
fully at his home on Friday, Margaret L. (Cook) Perpetua,
October 16, 2009. and his four children, Da-
Born in Cold Spring on Oc- mon T. Perpetua and fiancé,
tober 11, 1949, he is the son Danielle Guimento, of Boca
PHILIPSTOWN of Damon P. Perpetua of Cold Raton, FL; Matthew Perpetua
ST. MARY’S OUR LADY OF FIRST PRESBYTERIAN Spring and the late Katherine of New York City; Christine
EPISCOPAL CHURCH LORETTO CATHOLIC CHURCH OF REFORM SYNAGOGUE
P.O. Box 94 (Vitanza) Perpetua. and husband, Todd Roecker,
IN THE HIGHLANDS CHURCH PHILIPSTOWN Mr. Perpetua was a Reticle of Boston, MA; and Andrew
1 Chestnut Street, Fair Street, Cold Spring Academy & Cherry Cold Spring, NY 10516
All Services at St. Mary’s Engineer and worked for Perpetua of Cold Spring. He
Cold Spring 265-3718 Streets, Cold Spring NXP Semiconductors in East is also survived by his father
Fr. Shane Scott- ourladyoflorettocs.com 265-3220 Parish House
For more information Fishkill, for over 30 years. Damon, and his sister, Kathi
Hamblen, Rector, Fr. Brian McSweeney, Rev. Leslie Mott, Pastor He was a passionate sports Savastano of Cold Spring.
265-2539 Pastor presbychurchcoldspring.org call 265-8011 and leave a
message or e-mail enthusiast, and volunteered A Mass of Christian Buri-
Mr. Ron Greene, Senior Masses: Sat. 5:30pm, Sun. email: FPCP@verizon. for many years as a coach for al was held on October 19,
Warden, 265-3624 7 : 3 0 a m , 9 , & 11 : 4 5 a m . , net philipstownreformsyna-
gogue @gmail.com Philipstown Little League 2009, at Our Lady of Lo-
stmaryscoldspring. Weekdays: 8:15am, St. Jo- Worship Service: 10:30am baseball and Recreation bas- retto Church, 24 Fair Street,
dioceseny.org seph’s - Garrison, Sun., Office Hours: Mon. and Wed. Sun. Nov. 1 - Special Lecture/
Philipstown’s Kacey Zwilling, communications ketball. He played in a men's Cold Spring, followed by
Sun. Masses: 8am (spoken); 10:15am. Holy Days: 8:15am 9-11:30, Tues. and Thurs 9-2 Presentation by Dr. Stephen
Morabito of WHUD (c) director for the Archdio- over-35 softball league and interment in Cold Spring
10:30am (sung); Sunday & 7:30pm Mass, Holy Day Contemplative Prayer Group: Gross, 2-4pm, refreshments.
shares the spotlight with c e s e o f N e w Yo r k , a t t h e coached Max's on Main, a Cemetery. Friends called at
school in Parish Hall dur- Vigil: 530pm Wednesdays 7am St. Mary’s Parish House
(l-r) Fr. James Gardiner, SA, presentation of the 2009 regional softball team. He the Clinton Funeral Home,
ing 10:30 mass Confessions: Sat., 4:30-5pm Jazz Vespers Service: Every chair of the Tri-State Catho- TRISCCORT Awards on Oc- was a parishioner of Our on October 18.
REFORM TEMPLE OF
Thurs. Fri. & Sun.: AA in Sun. Oct. 25 - 2nd annual 3rd Saturday of each month lic Committee on Radio and t o b e r 7 , a t t h e N e w Yo r k Lady of Loretto Church in In lieu of flowers, dona-
PUTNAM VALLEY
parish hall, 8pm Senior Luncheon, Our Lady 5:30pm Te l e v i s i o n a n d d i r e c t o r o f t Catholic Center. The awards Cold Spring. tions may be made in Mr. Per-
362 Church Road
Fri. Oct. 23 – Fellowship of Loretto, 14 Fair St., Cold Fri. Oct. 30 - Communi- he Graymoor Spiritual Life are presented annually for A f t e r M r. P e r p e t u a w a s petua’s name to the Leuke-
Putnam Valley
Supper, 6pm, no charge. Spring. Begins with 11:45am ty Dinner, 6:30pm. Enjoy Center; WOR-AM's John "comitment to excellence diagnosed with lymphoma mia and Lymphoma Society,
Rabbi Allen Darnov
Holy Mass, anointing of the beef stew with friends & G a m b l i n g ; W Y N Y- F o x 5 ' s and to the highest spiritual in 2004, he volunteered for Westchester/Hudson Valley
845-528-4774
FRANCISCAN FRIARS sick; followed by food, en- neighbors. Free, everyone Nick Gregory; and Joseph and human values.” the Leukemia and Lymphoma Chapter, 1311 Mamaroneck
rtpv.org
OF THE ATONEMENT tertainment, fellowship & welcome. Society’s Light the Night Av e n u e , S u i t e 1 3 0 , W h i t e
Shabbat Services: Fridays,
Route 9, Garrison prayer. Caregivers welcome Walks, raising thousands of Plains, NY 10605.
TEMPLE ISRAEL 8 p m ; Yo u n g p e o p l e ’ s s e r-
424-3671 too. Free. RSVP 265-3718.
140 Lake Drive vice- third Friday of the
graymoorcenter@ Bingo - Thursdays, doors
Lake Peekskill month, 7pm. Hebrew School, Helen Prestianni Bell
atonementfriars.org open 6pm, first game begins
Sunday Eucharist - 11am, 7 : 1 5 p m . $ 1 , 5 0 0 i n To t a l Rabbi Jeff Cymet ages 3+ The Saint and the Sultan: Helen Prestianni Bell, Bell Trotahn, who survive
845-528-2305
Pilgrim Hall.
Daily Mass - Mon. - Sat.
Cash Prizes. Concessions
available. Shabbat Services: Fridays HISTORIC TOMPKINS
CORNERS UNITED
Book Signing at Graymoor originally of Cold Spring,
died on September 9, 2009,
her. She is also survived by
three sisters, Rose Cava, of
11:30am. 8pm; Saturdays 9:15am.
ST. PHILIP’S CHURCH METHODIST CHURCH On Sunday, October 25, cis daringly gained an audi- in Poughkeepsie. Burial Cold Spring, Jane Warren,
Mondays - Holy Hour, 8pm. IN THE HIGHLANDS 729 Peekskill Hollow at 2pm the Franciscan Fri- ence with Malik al-Kamil, services were held at the of Beacon, and Carmela, of
Centering Prayer - 8pm. Episcopal COLD SPRING
Road, Putnam Valley ars of the Atonement will the Sultan of Egypt, where Prestianni plot at the Cold Cold Spring. One other sister,
Monthly Prayer Meeting 2nd 1101 Route 9D, Garrison BAPTIST CHURCH
845-528-5076 welcome Paul Moses, who the two talked of peace and Spring Cemetery. Mary, pre-deceased her. Her
Sunday of every month at Across from school (American Baptist
tompkinschurchny.org will give a brief presenta- faith. When Francis returned She was born on April 4, brothers, Joe, Frankie, Tony,
2 p m. Rec o v e r y I n c . e very Rev. Francis H. Geer, Rec. Churches, USA)
1st Sunday of the month tion and sign copies of his to Italy, he proposed that his 1934, the daughter of Afila Sam, Freddie, Vincent, and
Wednesday, 7:30pm. 424-3571 Jay Camp
worship: 2pm new book, The Saint and order of friars live peace- and Frank Prestianni. She was Basil Prestianni also survive
stphilips@highlands.com (Interim Pastor)
UNITED METHODIST Sat. Dec. 5 - Country Concert the Sultan, at the Graymoor ably among the followers of married to Bernie Bell in Cold her, as do four nieces and
8am - Holy Communion 245 Main St., Cold
CHURCHES OF COLD presented by Family Music Spiritual Life Center. Islam—a revolutionary call Spring. She was the mother three nephews.
10:30am - Main Service Spring
SPRING & SOUTH Series, $10, $5/ages 12-18. The Saint and the Sultan is at a time when Christians of John Bell and Tina Marie
Choir–Thu, 7:30pm 265-2022
HIGHLAND (Garrison) Sunday Services, 10:30am “an intriguing examination strived to convert Muslims
Junior Choir–Sun at 9:15am BEACON HEBREW
265-3365 Wednesdays: Prayer- Fel- of the extraordinary—and on the battlefield.
ALLIANCE
South Highland UMC,
19 Snake Hill Rd.
Sunday School–Sun 10:30am
Acolytes–Sunday 9am lowship time, 7pm Conservative Synagogue
little known—meeting be-
tween St. Francis of Assisi
Copies of the book will
be available from the Gray-
Oct. 30 Community Dinner
Garrison
Adult Class–Sunday at noon
Life Support Group –Wednes- YORKTOWN JEWISH
331 Verplanck Ave.,
Beacon
and Islamic leader Sultan
Malik Al-Kamil that has
moor Book & Gift Center
424-2100. The Graymoor
at Presbyterian Church
Cold Spring UMC, CENTER Rabbi Josh Wohl
days at 7:30pm strong resonance in today's Spiritual Life Center is lo- Tired of cooking? On Fri- charge. Everyone is wel-
216 Main Street 2966 Crompond Road Cantor Ellen Gersh
Pastor Margaret (Peggy) ST. JOSEPH’S CHAPEL divided world.” In 1219, dur- cated at Graymoor on Route day, October 30 at 6:30pm, come, so leave your pots
Yorktown Heights 845-831-2012
Laemmel A mission Chapel of Our ing the Fifth Crusade, Fran- 9 in Garrison. the community is invited to and pans at home and come
914-245-2324 beaconhebrewalliance.org
South Highland in Garrison Lady of Loretto Church a dinner at the First Pres- over to Academy St. for a
worship service at 9:30am. Upper Station Rd., byterian Church of Philip- great meal. Anyone needing
Cold Spring worship service Garrison, 265-3718 Local Residents Attend Graymoor’s Sharing Hope Gala stown. Come and enjoy beef
stew and the opportunity
transportation can call the
church office at 265-3220
at 11am. Sunday Mass: 10:15am
Sundays through Nov 20: to sit and eat with friends to arrange for a ride.
Bible Study with Pastor CAPUCHIN YOUTH & and neighbors. There is no
Laemmel “Living the Gos- FAMILY MINISTRIES
pel of Mark,” 1-2pm. 781 Route 9D, Garrison
Each lesson will be self- 424-3609
contained so that people can cyfm.org
attend as they are able, you Sat/Sun Oct 24/25 - Fresh-
need not be a member of the man/Sophomore Retreat
church to attend. Fri/Sat Nov 6/7 - 7th and
8th grade overnight retreat
PHILIPSTOWN
WORSHIP GROUP GRACE UNITED
Quaker Meeting METHODIST CHURCH
424-3525 37 Peekskill Hollow
Meeting for Worship – 2nd & Road, Putnam Valley
4th Sundays of each month, Pastor Tony Mecca
10am, at 848 Old Albany 845-526-3788
Post Road (Whyatt Stone Sunday Service & Sunday
Cottage), Garrison. Call for School: 10 am.
directions. Children of all Prayer Service w/ Com-
ages welcome. munion: Tues 7 pm. “Tues-
days w/ Tony” - Discussion
group, 9am.
ST. LUKE’S LUTHERAN Fri/Sat Nov 13/14 - Christ-
CHURCH mas Bazaar - Beautiful hand-
65 Oscawana Lake Rd., made items, Christmas gifts,
Putnam Valley bake table, home-made candy
stlukesputnamvalley.org & jams, White Elephant &
845-528-8858, much more. Lunch served. Garrison and Cold Spring residents were among the nearly 300 supporters attending the Franciscan Friars of the
mail@stlukesputnamvalley.org Atonement annual Sharing Hope Gala on October 2, 2009, at The Plaza in NYC. Dinner chairs were Raymond and
Sunday Worship - Service: GREEK ORTHODOX Patricia O'Rourke, of Garrison. Pictured from left are: Patty O'Rourke, Veronica Smyth, of Riverdale (Mary Shortell's
9am, Coffee hour: 10:15am, CHAPEL OF SAINT mother), Kristin Burke, Mary Shortell, Lydia McMahan, Barbara Swartzwelder (behind the Archbishop), Archbishop
Family Communion Service BASIL’S ACADEMY Timothy Dolan, Tom Shortell, Sue Giusti, Beverly Leardi, Bob Dodge, Gina Dodge, Steve Leardi, Dominick Giusti, Frank
including Sunday School: Route 9D, Garrison Lucente, Steve Tomann, Mary Tomann, and John Schwartzwelder.
10:30am 424-3500
Thu. - Prayer Service, 8pm Fr. Constantine L.
Sitaras, General Director
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Sat. Oct. 24 - Ghost Stories at Fri. Oct. 30 - Community Dinner Sat. Nov. 7 - 5th Annual Choices Fri/Sat Nov. 13/14 - Christmas Sat. Nov. 14 - St. Columbanus Sat. Nov. 21 - Jazz Vespers
Boscobel, 330-430pm, rec. for at First Presbyterian Church, for Sustainable Living Expo, co- Bazaar, Grace Methodist Church, Holiday Craft Fair, 10am-4pm, w/ renowned jazz musicians,
children 12 & older, $10/adults, Academy St., Cold Spring, presented by HHLT & Teatown 339 Peekskill Hollow Rd, Put- Church Hall, 122 Oregon Rd., 5:30pm, free. First Presbyterian
$6/children ages 12 to 14 incl. 6:30pm. Enjoy beef stew with Lake Reservation, 9am-2pm, nam Valley. Hand-made items, Cortlandt Manor. Homemade Church, 10 Academy St. Cold
grounds admission. 265-3638, friends & neighbors. Free, ev- The Garrison, www.hhlt.org, gifts, bake table, home-made baked goods, join Santa from Spring, 265-3220.
www.Boscobel.org eryone welcome. 424-3358 candy & jams, White elephant 11-12:30, raffle, etc. 914-737-
& much more. Lunch served. 4705.
Info: 845-526-3788. The Putnam County News &
Sat. Oct. 24 - Sustainable Put- Fri/Sat Oct. 30/31 - Philipstown Sat. Nov. 7 - Family Landscape Recorder is happy to announce
nam Workshop: Water Wisdom/ Recreation’s Haunted House. Day at Manitoga w/ the Osborn Wed. Nov. 18 - Philipstown your event. A complete list-
Protect Drinking & Surface Children’s Fun House - Sat family, 9am-2pm, lunch served. Sat. Nov. 14 - Putnam Chorale, Seniors trip to Lincoln Center ing of Coming Events is on
Water, sponsored by Cornell 5-6:30pm; . Horror House - www.russelwrightcenter.org celebration of Haydn, 8pm, First Theater, NYC to see South Pa- our website at www.pcnr.com.
Coop Extension. Putnam County Fri/Sat 7-10pm; Children under United Methodist Church 83 cific w/ lunch at Carmines. $125/ To send your listing: PCN&R,
Fri. Oct. 23 - Teddy Bear PJ Emergency Training Ctr., Don 12 and Seniors, $4; Adults, $6. Sat. Nov 7 - Putnam Hospital Main St., Brewster. $15, $12/ members, $130/non-members. PO Box 185, Cold Spring, NY
ONGOING: Party, Putnam Hospital Ctr., Smith Campus, 112 Old Route Center Gala Dinner and Ball, seniors & students. Eileen, 265-5098. 10516; fax 265-2144; e-mail,
hosted by Mother’s Club, 6-8pm. 6, Carmel. www.cce.cornell. Sat. Oct. 31 - North Highlands 6:30pm, Hyatt Regency, Green- editor@pcnr.com.
Milk & cookies, book reading. edu/Putnam or 845-278-6738. Ladies Auxiliary bake sale, in wich. Auction, dinner, dancing,
Cold Spring Farmers’ Market, Free…bring a pillow. PHCMoth-
Saturdays through Thanks- front of Foodtown, 8:30am un- raffle for Mercedes. Anita,
ersclub@yahoo.com. Sun. Oct. 25 - 2nd annual til noon. 845-279-5711, Ext. 2963.
giving, 8:30am-1:30pm,
at The Nest, Chestnut St. Senior Luncheon, Our Lady
Fri. Oct. 23 – Fellowship Sup- of Loretto, 14 Fair St., Cold Sat. Oct. 31 - PV Parks & Sat. Nov. 7 - Hudson Valley
Putnam Valley Farmers’ Mar- per, St. Mary’s Church, 6pm, Spring. Begins with 11:45am Rec Hike in Black Rock For- Hospital Center’s 2009 Auxil-
ket, 3-7pm at Putnam Val- no charge Holy Mass, anointing of the est Preserve (across 9W fm iary Ball, 6:30pm, Trump Natl
ley Grange, Adams Cnrs, sick; followed by food, enter- Storm King), 9:30am - meet Golf Club, Briarcliff Manor,
128 Mill St. Indoor/Outdoor, Sat. Oct. 24 - Annual Cold tainment, fellowship & prayer. at Annsville Paddle Sports Ctr wdauster@hvhc.org
year roun d . 8 4 5 - 5 2 8 - 00 6 6 Spring Chamber of Commerce Caregivers welcome too. Free. parking lot. $10p/p
Halloween Parade, meet in front RSVP 265-3718.
Sat/Sun Nov 7/8 - Museum
of St. Mary’s Church, cnr. of Tue. Nov. 3 - Cold Spring Lions Gift Shop Trunk Sale, Bosco-
Main and Chestnut Streets, 5pm; Sun. Oct. 25 - Glynwood’s Club Election Day Luncheon, bel, details at 424-3868, www.
THIS WEEK: parade begins at 5:30pm down Community Harvest Celebra- 11:30am, Chalet on the Hudson., Boscobel.org
to the bandstand. tion, 12noon-4pm. Hayrides, 3250 Rte 9D. Guest speaker:
spinning wool, apple bobbing, John Cronin. $35p/p. Info/Res:
Wed. Oct. 21 - Gold Buying relay games, etc. plus stews & Sun. Nov. 8 - Concert: Alexander
Fundraising Event for Haldane Sat. Oct. 24 - Masquerade/cos- Betty Budney, 265-3508 by Thu. Fiterstein, clarinet, Rolf Schulte,
tume party w/DJ Fred Clarke to cider. $10/14 and older, under Oct. 29.
Lady Blue Devils sponsored by 14/free. Advance registration: violin, Aaron Wunsch, piano.
Joseph’s Fine Jewerly, 4-6pm, benefit Philipstown Food Pantry, A selection of classical music.
spons. by Cold Spring Lions. 265-3338.
Haldane Cafeteria. Cash paid for Fri. Nov. 6 - Philipstown Com- 4pm, free. Chapel of Our Lady
gold, silver, diamonds, watches, 6:30pm, Garrison Fire House. munity Blood Drive, Haldane Restoration, 45 Market St., CS,
estate jewelry, etc. Costume contest, games, danc- Tue. Oct. 27 - Holistic Moms Gym, 2:30-8pm. For appoint- park at Metro-North station.
ing, and refreshments. $20p/p; Network monthly meeting & ments email dfidanque@att-
Call 265-3508 or mcarlton@ roundtable discussion. 7-9pm, global.net. Only 2% of eligible
Fri. Oct. 23 - HH Land Trust houlihanlawrence.com . Checks Desmond-Fish Library, www. Sun. Nov. 8 - Play reading:
Take-a-Hike! Spooky - Not NYers donate. Increase the per- Shirley Girl by Tony Howarth,
to Betty Budney, 15 Church holisticmoms.org, 845-809-5242 centage; save a life.
Scary: Stories on the Hudson St., Cold Spring, NY 10516. 3pm, Arts on the Lake, 640 Rte
w/ Storyteller Jonathan Kruk. 52, Kent Lakes, $10. 845-225-
5pm Little Stony Point Park Fri. Nov. 6: Putnam Family AOTL, www.artsonthelake.org
bridge, Cold Spring. 1 hr., easy/ Sat. Oct. 24 - HH Land Trust COMING UP: & Community Services’ Din-
family-friendly www.hhlt.org, Take-a-Hike! Castle to Castle ner Dance Benefit, including
w/ the Osborn Family. Space is Tue. Nov. 10 - Senior Shopping
424-3358 Fri. Oct. 30 - Halloween Festi- whodunit mystery. 6:30-11pm, Trip to Danbury Mall sponsored
limited, reg. req’d. 1pm at Cat val, Sacred Heart School, 6-8pm Sinapi’s Ceola Manor in Jeffer-
Rock, Garrison, for shuttle to by Philipstown Rec. Free. Lim-
Fri/Sun Oct. 23/24/25 - Phil- at school gym, concessions open son Valley. $95p/p. Reservations/ ited space. Reg req’d. 424-4618.
Castle Rock. 3hrs., moderate/ at 5:30pm, $12/family of 4 or sponsorship: Cheryl, 845-225-
ipstown Rec’s Haunted House. difficult level. www.hhlt.org,
Young Children’s Fun House - $3p/p. No gory costumes, do- 2700, x136 or cmckeever@PF-
424-3358 nation to food pantry apprec. CSinc.org; www.PFCSinc.org. Fri/Sat Nov. 13/14 - Haldane
Sat, 5-6:30pm; Sun, 3-4:30pm. Drama Club presents The Face
Horror House - Fri/Sat, 7-10pm; on the Bar Room Floor, Haldane
Sun. 5-8pm. Children under Auditorium
12 and Seniors, $4, Adults, $6

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Three Outstanding Musicians D u t c h - T h e m e d K i d s ’ A r t


In Chapel Season Finale Activities at HVCCA
Three outstanding musicians Robert Schumann Conserva-
on the worldwide stage, Alex- tory, Düsseldorf, and Acca-
ander Fiterstein, clarinet, Rolf demia Chigiana, Siena, before
Schulte, violin, and Aaron studying at Curtis Institute of
Wunsch, piano, will close The Music, Philadelphia. He plays
Chapel of Our Lady Resto- a 1780 instrument by Lorenzo
ration’s season on Sunday, Storioni.
JULIA L. BUTTERFIELD DESMOND-FISH GARRISON ART PHILIPSTOWN DEPOT
CENTER THEATRE November 8, at 4pm. Their Mr. Wunsch, praised for
MEMORIAL LIBRARY LIBRARY
Rtes. 301 & 9D Route 9D & 403, Garrison Garrison’s Landing Depot Square, Garrison’s program will include Bartok, bold interpretive skills and
265-3040 424-3020 424-3960 Landing Debussy’s Premiere Rhapsodie sensitivity, is at home in ev-
butterfieldlibrary.org dfl.highlands.com garrisonartcenter.org philipstowndepottheatre.org for clarinet and piano, a Mozart ery era, including his own
Mon & Wed: 10am-8pm Hours: M/ W/F: 10am-5pm info@garrisonartcenter.org 424-3900 sonata, and a Schubert rondo transcriptions of Renaissance
T, T, F and Sat: 10am-5pm Tue & Thu 2-9pm; Gallery Hours: Tue/Sun Oct 23 - Nov 15 - Musi- for violin and piano. composer Palestrina, Baroque
Sun. 12-3pm Sat 10am-4pm, Sun 1-5 12-5pm cal, Secret Garden, Fridays Mr. Fiterstein has performed harpsichord music, and con-
ONGOING PROGRAMS Sat. Oct 24 - Library Board Oct. 23 - Nov. 15 - Photo- and most Saturdays at 8pm, with Orchestra of St. Luke’s at temporary music. He has re-
Tuesdays, Bouncing Babies, Meeting. 11am centric juried photography Sundays at 2pm. Sat. Oct 31 Lincoln Center, Vienna Cham- cently performed in the Salle
infants thru age 2; 9:30am Sun. Oct. 25 - City of Silver- exhibition. Opening recep- performance 2pm only, no ber Orchestra, Poland’s Kam- Cortot, Paris, Royal Albert
Thursdays, Bouncing Babies, book talk by author Patricia tion, Fri. Oct. 23, 6-8pm evening show. merphilharmonie, Jerusalem Hall, London, Weill, Avery
infants thru age 2; 1:30pm King, writing as Anna-Maria Fri. Nov. 11 - Depot Docs, Symphony, Tokyo Philhar- Fisher, and Alice Tully halls,
PARAMOUNT CENTER monic, and the China National New York, Ozawa Hall at
Wed. October 21-Afford- Alfieri. 2pm. 1008 Brown Street, 7:30pm
ability 101: The Basics of Mon. Oct. 26 - How to Up- Peekskill Sat. Nov. 21 - Music Tracks, Symphony Orchestra. He has Tanglewood, and at the Ver-
College Financial Aid, 7pm date Your Resume and Find 914-739-2333 Head Soup & Lindy Lab- also appeared in recital, and bier Festival in Switzerland.
We d . O c t . 2 7 - H i g h l a n d a Job - talk by Liz Taylor of tickets@paramountcenter.org riola, 8pm has performed chamber mu- He was a Fulbright Scholar at
Garden Club Meeting, 1pm, the NY Department of Labor T h u . O c t . 2 2 - L i l y To m - sic with Emanuel Ax, Dan- the Mozarteum, Salzburg. His
topic: Honeybees Tue. Oct. 27 - Holistic Moms lin, 8pm BOSCOBEL iel Barenboim and Mitsuko master’s and doctoral degrees
Network monthly meeting FILM: Earth Days - Oct. 23, Route 9D, Garrison Uchida, among others, and with are from The Juilliard School,
& roundtable discussion. 24 at 8pm, Oct. 25 at 3pm, 265-3638 the American, Daedalus, and where he is a faculty member.
PUTNAM VALLEY boscobel.org
LIBRARY 7-9pm, www.holisticmoms. Oct. 29 at 8pm Mendelssohn string quartets. The chapel is located at 45
Opendaily except Tues., He is a graduate of The Juil-
30 Oscawana Lake Rd., org, 845-809-5242 FILM: Cold Souls - Oct. 30 Market Street, Cold Spring.
9:30am-5pm,last tour
845-528-3242 at 8pm, Nov. 1 at 3pm, Nov. 4pm liard School. Free parking is available on
putnamvalleylibrary.org 5 at 8pm $16/adults, $12/seniors, Mr. Schulte has performed weekends at the adjacent
PUTNAM COUNTY
Hours: Sun. 1-5; Mon. 10-6; HISTORICAL SOCIETY Sat. Oct. 31 - Frankenstein $7/children, 6-14, under with the Berlin and Munich Metro-North Train Station. One of the over 2,000 student-created tiles
Tue/Wed 10-8; Thu/Fri 11-5; & FOUNDRY SCHOOL w/ live music, 8pm 6/free Philharmonics, Frankfurt The music series is made pos-
On Sunday, November 8, the Center to the Peekskill
Sat - 10-5 MUSEUM Sat. Oct. 24 - Ghost Stories Museums-Orchester, Stuttgart sible, in part, with public funds
from 1-3pm, the Hudson Val- waterfront.
Book Club 3rd Tues of each 63 Chestnut St., Cold VAN BRUNT GALLERY 330-430pm, rec. for children State Orchestra, and Orchestra from New York State Council
137 Main St.. Beacon ley Center for Contemporary Activities at the Center
month. Spring 12 & older, $10/adults, $6/ del Teatro La Fenice, Venice, on the Arts Decentralization
265-4010 845-838-2995 Art in Peekskill invites chil- include, from 1 to 2:30pm:
children ages 12 to 14. among others. In America he Program, administered in Put-
pchs-fsm.org vanbruntgallery.com dren to join in a number of create your own Dutch ware
Sat/Sun Nov. 7/8 - Gift shop has performed with numer- nam County by Putnam Arts
PUTNAM ARTS M u s e u m h o u r s : We d - S u n , Open Thu/ Mon art activities tied in with their and Dutch flag, straw weav-
COUNCIL trunk show ous symphonies and with the Council. Individual contribu-
11am-5pm Current exhibit: Cali Gorevic Double Dutch exhibition. ing, kaleidoscopes, and deco-
Tilly Foster Farm Lincoln Center Chamber Mu- tions are welcome.
Office hours: Tues/Fri 10-5 and Colin Barclay Family and student craft rative paper cutting as well
100 Route 312 STONECROP GARDENS sic Society. He studied at the
Through Dec. 15 - Exhibit: 81 Stonecrop Lane activities include a ‘tile as a tour of the exhibition;
Brewster CHAPEL OF OUR LADY trail walk’ and treasure hunt 2:30-3: tile trail walk, after
845-278-0230
putnamartscouncil.com
Traveling the Hudson in the
Wake of Robert Fulton: 1,000
RESTORATION
45 Market St.,
Cold Spring
265-2000 Howland Chamber Performs through the exhibition. The which hot chocolate, cider,
stonecrop.org “Public Tile Project,” begun and donuts will be served at
Art Classes for All Ages
ongoing thru Fall: pottery,
Post Cards from America’s
First Working River
Cold Spring
265-5537 Mon–Fri, plus 1st & Music From Latin America in 2008, features over 2,000 the waterfront.
Sat. Nov. 7 - Quadricenten- chapelofourlady.com 3rd Sat., 10am – 5pm; tiles created by students from Visit HVCCA.org for more
watercolors, oils, chine also open Fri. until The Howland Chamber and unexpected but also im-
colle, etc. nial Lecture, topic tba, 5pm Sun. Nov. 8 - Concert: Al- Music Circle will present the across the Hudson Valley. details
dusk through Oct 2; $5/ portant and enduring...This
Sat. Oct 24 - Free Indie film S a t . N o v. 2 1 - A n n u a l exander Fiterstein, clarinet, exciting ensemble CONTINU- Join in to walk along the one All events are free and open
members - no charge ensemble has a long history of
screening, Who Does She Thanksgiving Candlelight Rolf Schulte, violin, Aaron UM in a program of music by and a half mile path from to the public.
F r i . O c t . 3 0 - O p e n D a y, acting on behalf of composers
Think She Is? 7pm. Service & Dinner Wunsch, piano. A selection 10am-5pm, $5/members no contemporary Latin American whom others discover years or

KENT PUBLIC MANITOGA/THE


of classical music. charge composers in the United States.
Winner of the prestigious
decades later."
CONTINUUM’s name em-
Local Author King Presents
HOWLAND LIBRARY
LIBRARY
17 Sybil’s Crossing
RUSSEL WRIGHT
DESIGN CENTER
313 Main St., Beacon TILLY FOSTER FARM
MUSEUM
Siemens International Prize for
distinguished service to music
bodies the philosophy that
new music and old form an
Her New Novel, City of Silver
845-831-1134
Kent Lakes Route 9D, Garrison beaconlibrary.org 100 Route 312, Brewster and four ASCAP/Chamber Mu- unbroken tradition, Aiming Local author Patricia King
845-225-8585 424-3812 M, W, F: 9:30am - 5:30p 845-279-4474 sic America Awards for Adven- to expand the audience for will talk about her new novel,
kentlibrary.org russelwrightcenter.org Tu & Th 9:30am - 8p Open every day, 10am-4pm turesome Programming, New this century’s music, it has City of Silver, at the Desmond-
Mon, Wed 10-8 Tours on selected weekdays; Sat.10-4pm, Sun.12-4pm tillyfosterfarm.org York-based CONTINUUM— performed some 130 times in Fish Library in Garrison on
Tue, Thu, Fri 10-5 every weekend at 11am and directed by Cheryl Seltzer and New York and toured forty Sunday, October 25 at 2pm.
Sat, 10-3 1:30pm, res. a must. Grounds THE HOWLAND HUDSON HIGHLANDS Joel Sachs—is now in its 44th American states. Thirty-six This mystery, which takes
Closed most major holidays open for hiking all year. CENTER NATURE MUSEUM season. After a CONTIUUM international tours have taken place in 17th century Peru,
Sat. Oct. 24 - ‘Cocktail Walk’ 477 Main Street,Beacon Wildlife Education concert the New York Times it to Europe, Asia, and Latin
845-831-4988 was written under the pseud-
2-4pm, open to the public Center, Cornwall-on- wrote, "Simply put, there is America.
PUTNAM VALLEY Thursdays, 7-9pm - Medi- Hudson, onym of Annamaria Alfieri.
S a t . O c t 2 4 – Wo o d l a n d no musical organization in Celebrating the music of
HISTORICAL SOCIETY tation Classes, drop in, no Fri-Sun, 12-4, City of Silver received a
Landscape Program with New York that produces more Latin American-born compos-
Mill St. & Peekskill Hollow pre-reg req’d, $8 class 845-534-7781 starred review from Library
Stefan Yarabek, FASLA, at intellectually enticing or more ers in the U.S. their program
Putnam Valley Through Nov 1 - John Len- Outdoor Discovery Journal, which said that "In
Desmond-Fish Library, 5pm viscerally satisfying programs includes Conjuration for clari-
845-528-1024 non exhibition Center, Cornwall this nail-biting debut thriller
Sat. Nov. 7 - Family Land- 10am-4pm, Sat-Sun than CONTINUUM... Year net, violin, cello, and piano
Hrs: T&W 9am-2pm; Thu. Oct. 22 - Bus trip to ..., an intriguing era in Latin
scape Day w/ the Osborn fam- (845) 534-5506 after year, its explorations... by Jorge Martin; Melodia for
Sun. 1-3pm. Whitney Museum in NYC American history comes alive and all are welcome. For
ily, 9am-2pm, lunch served. hhnaturemuseum.org prove to be not only unusual violin and piano by Manuel under Alfieri's sure hand. more information, please go
Sosa; Kandinsky for violin, Highly recommended." to Dfl.Highlands.com or call
viola, cello, and piano by Ro- This presentation is free, 424-3020.
berto Sierra; and more.
The concert, sponsored by
Shipman Associates, LLC of
Garrison, will take place on Advertise in the
PCN&R
Sunday, October 25, at 4pm at
the Howland Cultural Center
477 Main Street, Beacon.
Tickets at $30 ($10 for
students) can be reserved by
calling 297-9243 or may be
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available at the door. www. or call 265-2468 for rates
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The Putnam County News


and Recorder Letters to the Editor US Mail: PO Box 185, Cold Spring, NY 10516
email: editor@pcnr.com

visible from the road dur- do something! Entergy, the needs to support this func-
ing the Spring, Summer and State and Federal Government Support Our Lady of tion and go out to have a good
All election-related letters Fall; no “Spec” building; no can refit the plant for clean Loretto Bingo time. If you never played bingo
cluster home developments; energy generation without in your life, then come down
through Nov. 3 must be in the no condo developments; no endangering the lives of 20 To the Editor: one Thursday night and give it
form of paid advertisements. shopping malls.
Why the 500-foot set-back,
million people who live within
the 50-mile radius of Indian
As a volunteer bingo caller
and helper at the Thursday
a try. Those who come every
week to bingo enjoy playing
“S”-shaped wooded driveway? Point. Are that many people night Bingo sessions at Our the games and having fun,
Very simple: We preserve the considered expendable? Be- Lady of Loretto church, it which is something that people
Advertising deadline for the landscape to avoid seeing sides loss of life, think 9/11 disturbs me that they can’t need in these crazy times we
decadent monstrosities like times 1,000,000. seem to get a high attendance live in. I like bingo because it
Oct. 28 pre-election edition is the new Hearst estate. In our What touches some people at these sessions to generate is a form of therapy and you
Covering Monday, Oct. 26, at noon. community, we don’t care how might be the question, what enough money to keep them can win money. Please tell
Philipstown and Putnam Valley big and beautiful your home sort of economic disaster will floating on their own. I love all of your friends to come to
in New York’s Hudson Highlands Call 265-2468 or is. Show it off to your fam-
ily and friends in private—I
an accident of this proportion
cause the entire planet? Surely
coming down to play bingo
because it is a way to escape
bingo and support the church.
Let us all work together and
email ads@pcnr.com personally don’t want to see we can do something besides from all of life’s problems keep this going for those to
founded in 1866 it! Please, build a 5-foot berm taking a KI pill or packing our and just have some good fun enjoy.
and plant 12-foot white pines toothbrushes and leaving our Charles E. Hustis III
as the Cold Spring Recorder and see other people as well.
Don’t Disparage nomic and social diversity and that grow 12 inches per year. neighbors and pets behind. There are certain people P h ili pstown
Those Who Will enhancing its environmental In other words, leave what Sorry to be a downer but this within the village who want
a publication of Sacrifice health by protecting the trees has already been mauled in gets to me more every year to see this form of gambling
the Putnam County on steep slopes, wetlands and its current state, try to rectify when these booklets arrive. shut down for whatever rea- Those Who Oppose,
News & Recorder, LLC, To the Editor: all other natural gifts that the damage, and ensure that Kathleen Kourie son, but I am making a stand Please Reconsider
I have read quite a few let- have been entrusted to us. Our land erosion ceases forever. Garrison and I am writing this letter to
a subsidiary of the plan is a good one; there may Save our bucolic lifestyle generate enough support to To the Editor:
ters to the PCN&R touting the
Hudson Valley Freedom Press, LLC benefits of the proposed new be minor revisions necessary and maintain what is left— keep this form of gambling When I walk through Grand
zoning law, and emphasizing here and there, but basically serenity! Come to the Polls going in the community. Why Central Terminal every week,
that it has been and will be we stand behind what we have Sid Gibson and Vote should we not have bingo and look up at the zodiac, I am
“An election is coming. Universal peace is created. Garrison played in Cold Spring? There reminded of how it was almost
the product of an open process
declared and the foxes have a sincere interest in in which all affected parties Those of us who have made To the Editor: are other communities that demolished (not so long ago)
prolonging the lives of the poultry.” will be able to voice their our lives here are grateful to Strident Voices I’d like to encourage every- have bingo halls and people in an effort to improve the
concerns. Wonderful! you for your efforts to carry out Shouldn’t Influence one in Philipstown— no, I’m attend them to have fun and existing property, and how
T.S. Eliot our wishes. Please be assured begging everyone—to come hopefully win some money. one brave and determined
Nevertheless, there have
that we will speak our minds
Our Progress
been some existing commer- to the polls a week from next Recently, the church bingo woman saved it.
The Putnam County News cial property owners who wherever possible to prevent Tuesday and vote. group decided to start what Then, my mind wanders
To the Editor:
& R e c o r d e r is published weekly claim—and this claim, to our community from descend-
We have been residents of This isn’t a partisan plea: I is called bonus ball bingo. over to the west side of
ing into the degradation we just want the process to go as Every week there is a bonus Manhattan and I think of a
on Wednesdays (except for certain my knowledge, has not been
see in other communities all
Philipstown for twenty-five
contradicted by anyone—that smoothly as possible for all. ball drawn after the early building that wasn’t so lucky.
holiday conflicts) around us.
years, and love this area as
November 3rd marks the bird game and whoever yells Penn Station. Now, there sits
the proposed zoning changes a home, a place of extraordi-
will have a materially adverse Ellin Feld first opportunity for all Phil- bingo with the bonus ball has the monstrosity known as
nary beauty, a community of
86 Main Street, impact upon their property. G arrison ipstown voters to try out the a chance of winning extra Madison Square Garden. A
friends. We are thrilled that
Cold Spring, NY 10516 That is, that the new zoning our town board is moving to new voting apparatus after money on top of the regular black cylindrical mess. And I
law will result in a significant adopt the new zoning laws generations have used the listed prize. This was done think—was it worth it? Gone
Periodicals postage paid at This Land is My Land, old lever machines. with the hope of drawing are the columns and unique
diminution in the present or that will preserve our area’s
Cold Spring, New York future (resale) value of their As a BMD (Ballot Marking some extra support from elaborate carvings that made
This Land is Your Land beauty, increase its value,
holding so that it will be tan- support its local businesses, Device) Inspector over the the community, but recent it a beautiful building.
USPS 605-240 tamount to the government To the Editor: and make it an even better past year, I’ve already had the attendances have been so I then think back of my
POSTMASTER: taking the property (or its opportunity to answer many low that they can not make kindergarten days going to
Finally, in last week’s issue place to live.
Send address changes to questions that have come up enough money to keep this school at Tokeneke school in
value) from them. of the PCN&R, we saw some It is important not to let a
The Putnam County News & Recorder, for voters in the process, running. If the bonus ball Darien CT. One day we read a
P.O. Box 185, Cold Spring, NY 10516
I am sure a comprehensive well-reasoned thoughts about few strident voices—some of
zoning law will provide sub- the seemingly never-ending whom are unhappy residents of beginning with last year’s is given a chance to work, Dr. Seuss story that left all the
stantial benefits to the entire debate concerning zoning. Westchester, others of whom general elections (when the I think that the attendances children in the class asking in
www.pcnr.com community. However, since Of note were letters from have lived here for months, new Sequoia Voting Machines will increase and more people bewilderment why? And how
editor@pcnr.com we will all enjoy the benefits Douglas H. Banker, Emily de not years—influence our prog- were first made available for will come to bingo. You can’t could’ve this happened? Some
from this new law, we should Rham, Grace Kennedy, and the ress on these matters. The individuals with a disability) just simply stop running an were crying. It was called The
ads@pcnr.com all share equally in the costs and again recently during event without giving it a Lorax. For those of you who
comprehensive Perspectives majority of our community
of producing those benefits. article by Andrew Chmar. fully supports the Philipstown the primary when a percent- chance. Bingo is a funny do not know or remember the
Telephone (845) 265-2468 Let us not impose those costs Unfortunately, the majority Comprehensive Plan, and after age of Republicans used the game where each week is a story—google it.
scanners for the first time. different situation and no one In this climate (so to speak)
Fax (845) 265-2144 upon a few people, and then of hysterical outbursts come public review, these new zon-
Most of the questions were can create a perfect model of awareness of global fragil-
pat ourselves on the back by from those with vested in- ing laws will help implement
saying that the process by terests, like the letter from the important goals within answered quickly and eas- to follow. ity, I’m surprised that there
which those few people were ily, with hardly any voters Secondly, shutting bingo isn’t a little more sensitiv-
Elizabeth Ailes, Publisher targeted was an open one and
George Marden, who calls for it, and help preserve the ir-
replaceable character of this needing to re-vote. Never- down simply satisfies those i t y t o w a r d s t h i s i s s u e . To
a “moratorium”—for what?
that they had every opportu- I prefer the KISS approach place we share. theless, the idea of having who hate bingo or who do not the citizens of Philipstown
Margaret O’Sullivan nity to complain about the (Keep It Simple), so why not Irene O’Garden a chance for the rest of you believe in giving it a chance. who oppose the new amend-
(Philipstown voters) to try I feel that six months running ments to the zoning laws,
Vice President, Advertising way they would eventually call for a moratorium on any John Pielmeier
out the new procedures and is not long enough to shut I ask you to reconsider. If
be treated. new building in Philipstown P h i l ip s to w n
More importantly, we should for 3 years, while the dust scanners during an election it down completely. Rather, not for yourselves, for your
Joseph P. Lindsley Jr. not disparage these few by as- settles and everyone has a with relatively few offices to you review the whole pro- children and their children.
What a Question be filled, rather than waiting gram and make the necessary Ultimately, this law, if not
Editor-in-Chief serting that they are looking
out for their own interests,
chance to rationally learn and
for a mid-term or general changes (new games, etc.) to implemented, is a small de-
debate the issues.
Production Manager instead of the interests of the My “hidden agenda” in this To the Editor: election with a very full bal- keep this going. I think that cision among us, but a big
community at large. They have proposal is selfish for our com- I wonder if anyone else lot to give it your first try, the bingo committee should step in the wrong direction.
Alison Rooney every reason to do so, since munity. Let’s get those NYC finds hypocrisy was delivered is something I really want to
encourage (BEG) you to do.
review the games and maybe
change it up a bit, or put in
I write this with profound
respect to my countrymen.
they are being compelled to
Copy Editor pay a price for the benefit of
and Westchester deserters to along with the newest 2009-
Susan Peehl a new game completely. Charles Cornwell
bypass Philipstown and go 2010 Indian Point Emergency
the community at large that further north. I say, let them Guide? C o l d S p r i ng F i n a l l y, t h e c o m m u n i t y G arrison
Annie Chesnut none of the rest of us have keep passing us by and leave Since I live within 10 miles
Associate Editor been asked to pay. our bucolic landscape intact. of Indian Point, I received
Tony DiSarro A building moratorium would a booklet from the Putnam
G arrison accomplish that, assuming an County Bureau of Emergency
Matt Mellon economic recovery is in the Services entitled “Are You
Graphics and Layout works. Aw, make it 5 years Ready?” What a question?
Praising Zoning just for insurance! Is anyone ever “Ready” for
Changes Regarding any new zoning a Nuclear Power Plant Melt-
proposals, I am putting my full down?
Caroline Balducci Letter Originally Sent to faith in the zoning approval I don’t know how much this
Business Manager Supervisor Mazzuca and process being shepherded by cost the taxpayers but it isn’t
Members of the Town Board; the Town Board, with public worth the paper it’s printed
reprinted at the request of input, as well as organizations on. Experts have told us there
Submissions the author like the Hudson Highlands is no way out if something
editor@pcnr.com I was an active participant Land Trust that work on our happens at IP. According to
along with many other resi- behalf to preserve this special surveys, bus drivers won’t
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the Comprehensive Plan was
place. More of us should sup-
port this non-profit organiza-
show up at the schools to
bus the children to evacua-
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$30/year out of County and after many meetings and community with a simple mis- ity will be their loved ones.
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Advertising officials. Now you are in the
stage of implementing new
Highlands.
While I’ll leave the heavy-
who are supposed to come
into the contaminated area
email inquiries to ads@pcnr.com zoning laws in accordance duty work to the supporters to pick people up at those
with what the community of the draft zoning, I’ll fuel evacuation “bus stop” signs
Legal Advertising worked so hard and long to the hysteria with My Compre- will never show up. Panic,
First Insertion: 38.5 cents/line achieve. hensive Simple Plan (MCSP). chaos and highways turned
Currently you are faced with It specifically excludes the into parking lots will be the
Additional insertions: 29.5 cents/line
a small group of business complicated issues regarding reality.
Tabular: 45 cents/line people who reject the vision the residential/commercial If you are one of the lucky
that we have had and want aspects related to Route 9. To ones who wasn’t home dur-
Classified Advertising instead to retain the current note, we believe our property ing the “incident,” the Price
$1.25 per line, paid in advance zoning code for their own per- taxes will continue to rise re- Anderson Act protects the
$1.50 per line, if billed sonal ends. Your openness in gardless of any plan adopted. Nuclear Power Plant owners
giving a hearing to that small So that issue is moot as far as from having to compensate
Minimum charge—$6.25 for five lines home and business owners
group is commendable, but our this letter is concerned. The
community expressed its wish, MCSP: Five-year moratorium for making their properties
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C andidates
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featuring
Candidates for supervisor

RichaRd Shea Matthew MaStRantone

Candidates for town Board


Four candidates vying for two seats:

Betty Budney John Van taSSel JoSelle cunane teRRy PolheMuS

Monday, October 26
7:00–8:30pm
Haldane School Cafeteria
Donuts & cider will be served
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BIRD & BOTTLE (Cont’d from front pg.) CS BOARD (Cont’d from front pg.)
Tavern Night would be an Newell and Gardiner have April through October and decks “unsafe.” The violation Cold Spring and Nelsonville the street, Mr. Serradas read
appropriate time to try the been teamed up for just eight o ff e r s s p e c i a l m e n u s a n d requires that resident use of have resulted in restoration at length from informational
small bar’s one draft beer of- months but they are already packages. all decks be discontinued, of the North Highlands Fire materials he had gathered
fering—Fuller’s Extra Special seeing their combined ef- The inn offers two romantic all decks must be brought House as a polling place. online, casting it as evidence
Brew, an English ale. The bar forts pay off. “It really means rooms complete with iron into code compliance within Completion of unfinished of village responsibility. He
exudes history, with its low something to see the change,” or four poster beds, antique 30 days, and that emergency business included renewal also informed the board of
ceiling, wide wooden-planked Gardiner said, explaining that furniture, and working fire- egress be provided during the of the lease between the vil- thousands of dollars in repairs
floor, and fireplace. It is one a few months ago the dining places. An additional room is course of repairs. Although lage and the Cold Spring Fire to his house caused by water
place that truly lives up to the room may have had a handful available in a building adja- the building inspector has Department for use of the runoff, and his intention to
description “cozy.” of customers. “Last night we cent to the Inn. meet with representatives of firehouse for a period of five erect a block wall to prevent
Desserts are also made on had fifty-six,” he said. And finally, a word about the condominium board and years. In lieu of rent, fire pro- further water damage. Clearly
site whether it’s sorbet trio du The Bird and Bottle has the inn’s friendly ghost, Em- their attorney and engineer, tection services are provided frustrated and trying to gain
jour, caramelized pear bread also begun hosting special i l y Wa r r e n , l o n g - d e p a r t e d a plan for corrective action for the village. The board also some leverage, Mr. Serradas
pudding, black walnut buck- events including a successful daughter of the Warren’s Tav- has not yet been received. elected, on advice of Village often prefaced his remarks
les, or banana crème brulée— “professional singles” night. ern’s original owners. Several The highlight of the Police Attorney Steve Gaba, not to with comments such as “I’m
and if the warm chocolate torte For $20, singles get to enjoy photographers have captured Department report was the re-bid insulation work for the not making any threats, but
contained any more chocolate delicious hors’ d’oeuvres and her “orb” in photos taken apprehension of four suspects village hall and firehouse. In- . . .”
it would definitely be declared champagne while socializ- in the Inn. Guests book one in the robbery of village teens stead, as the potential contract The board did not respond
illegal. ing. Newell says they could particular room because of its at the bandstand. The report amount will be insufficient to these non-threats and often
General Manager Andrea use some more men, while reputation for being haunted. praised the efforts of members to require bidding, the board sympathized with his com-
M i c h a e l T u rto n Newell expresses great pride Gardiner says the odds are Doors lock mysteriously. Cur- of the department and the will negotiate with the sole plaints. They did not disagree
in her colleague Doug Gar- perfect—with women out- tains open and close without county sheriff’s department respondent to the previous with any of the specific items
Executive Chef Douglas Gardner prepares Sunday brunch. diner, pointing out that he is numbering men by about four explanation. Even Chef Doug for the quick resolution. The bid to perform the work. In raised relating to pollution or
First on the list of the on site for even more local being nominated for a James to one. The next chance to Gardiner is a believer. “One report also mentioned that as a similar fashion, the board flooding. The Mayor reminded
Fall Prix Fixe dinner menu flavor. Gardiner is also big on Beard Rising Star Award, a change those odds will be midnight, Andrea, Elaine a result of cooperation be- will negotiate with Pidala Serradas that while the village
is the soup du jour, and it temperature. “I want people to high honor given to up-and- on October 30, when singles (owner Elaine Margolies), tween the police department Electric (winner of the bid was ready and willing to make
does not take the term “sea- have to wait five minutes to coming chefs under the age are encouraged to come in and I were sitting in the din- and “younger residents of the for electrical work) to add repairs, it could not proceed
s o n a l ” l i g h t l y. B y w a y o f eat. I want their food served of thirty. Newell is also proud costume. ing room. A woman hollered village,” calls to the depart- the water and sewer plants until Belvedere Street was
example, Gardiner points to that hot.” of the kind of service that the The Bird & Bottle also ‘hello’ from upstairs. But no m e n t f o r “ d i s o r d e r l y s u b- to their scope of work. The deeded to the village by all
his butternut squash soup Wine lovers will be happy Inn has come to be known features a large festival tent one was staying upstairs, it jects” have decreased since village is able to increase the the residents. “In fact,” the
that he emphatically states to know that the Inn’s wine for. “We offer gracious and which hosts numerous special was empty.” the beginning of the summer. amount of work contracted Mayor added, “there is money
takes some seven hours to list has received The Wine kind hospitality—whether it’s events. The Putnam County Perhaps Emily simply has a In other matters, the police because the anticipated costs in the budget earmarked for
prepare. “Good things take Spectator’s Award of Excel- fine dining, Tavern Night, or Historical Society recently taste for excellent food. The department will have use of will fall within the grant mon- repairs.” Attorney Gaba add-
time,” Gardiner points out, lence. Sunday brunch,” before ask- held a gathering that attracted Bird & Bottle Inn is located the county’s DWI car, which ies received by the village. ed that all residents (of the
adding that when he strains While the Sunday brunch ing, “If you are going to do 175 guests who enjoyed the on Route 9, south of Route has a license plate reader. The Belvedere Street resident street) would have to agree
the soup as the final step, offers traditional favorites something, why not do your outdoor atmosphere. The tent 301 and is open Thursday plate reader will inform of- Airinhos Serradas appeared and that attorney costs would
“It comes out as smooth as such as eggs, bacon, sau- very best?” is available for bookings from through Sunday. ficers if the driver is wanted before the board to discuss be incurred in the process and
velvet.” Ingredients include sage, potatoes, and the like it in connection with a crime or potential damage that may be would have to be borne by
cardamom cream, cranberry doesn’t stop there. Gardiner if the car is stolen, as well as caused by a tree near his house, those residents. Agreement by
relish, pumpkin seed oil, uses each week’s menu to add other related offenses. possible pollution caused by 100 percent of the residents
and pecans. Other appetizers to the buffet’s variety and Trustee and fire depart - deterioration of the roadway, has been a sticking point since
range from escargot, gnocchi, appeal. “Nothing is frozen,” ment liaison Ralph Falloon and rainfall run-off. the issue was brought before
and crab cakes to a fall or he said, pointing out that reported that three bids have In the first instance, Mr. the board last April.
Caesar salad. this week’s brunch included been received to perform re- Serradas disagreed with the Mr. Serradas was not mol-
Entrees are every bit as chicken piccata and ribs. And medial work on the garage opinion of the arborist that lified by anything the board
i n t erestin g . I n a d d i t i o n to what would brunch be without floor at the firehouse. All the tree in question does not had to offer and the discus-
t h e Tu n i s i a n p o r k c h o p s a mimosa? Brunch comes in bids received complied with propose any danger, maintain- sion went round and round
the autumn menu includes at $30. the terms of the bid proposal. ing that it poses a “significant until Mayor Gallagher finally
a catch-of-the-day, duck com- Tavern Night features ca- The contract will be awarded risk.” Speaking for the board, asked, “What do you want
fit, chicken breast stuffed sual dining on Thursday eve- to Chirico Masonry, which the mayor affirmed their con- the village to do?” Serradas
with spinach and provolone, nings, and to honor the Inn’s offered the low bid of $9,000. fidence in the arborist and asked that possible contami-
filet mignon, a daily seafood beginnings, the price is set The other bids were $10,056 his report. He told Mr. Ser- nants be removed and that the
selection, and a second variety at $17.61. The menu varies and $10,300. radas that dead limbs were road be “reduced” until such
of pork chop—lightly breaded week to week. “People in the Mayor Gallagher reported removed two weeks ago. Mr. time as a permanent solution
and stuffed with red onion kitchen have fun on Tavern that street paving and side- Serradas expressed his belief was arrived at. In response,
jam. The Prix Fixe dinner Night; it’s not so formal,” walk repairs are continuing that this would be insufficient Gallagher reaffirmed that the
is $48 with a supplemental Gardiner explained. Offer- throughout the village, spe- to remove the risk. Trustee village could not do anything
charge for some offerings. ings may include fish and cifically identifying comple- Gordon Robertson suggested until the street was deeded to
Gardiner is proud of the chips, Italian specialties, or tion of the repaving of Cross the village would seek a sec- it. Discussion concluded on
fact that everything, from the a Jamaican jerk burger. Soup Street. The mayor was also ond opinion the next time the this note and as there was not
bread, chutneys, and jellies could be French onion or pleased to report that meet- arborist is in the village. other public comment, the
on up, is made at the Inn and a smoked scallop and corn ings between the Board of Regarding possible pollu- board entered into executive
he has started an herb garden chowder. Entrance to The Bird and Bottle M i c h a e l T u rto n Elections, the Town of Phil- tion and flooding caused by session.
ipstown, and the Villages of the deteriorated condition of
Wednesday, October 21, 2009 T HE P UTNAM C OUNTY N EWS A ND R ECORDER Page 9

BEEKEEPER (Cont’d from front pg.)


The Robertsons process never harmful to my bees. their honey now,” Katie said, The conversation turned to the world. Or, she could go
and bottle the honey in their They soon recover from their noting that it is too late in the downside of beekeeping. “retail” and sell her honey
basement. It appeared to be drowsiness.” the season. “I always leave What about getting stung? at farmers’ markets or on
a straightforward and rela- Katie’s father, Gor- my bees lots of honey to eat Katie’s advice is to quickly the internet.
tively simple process. The don (a Cod Spring village throughout the winter”. swipe a credit card across Even with her limited mar-
workshop consisted of an trustee),left to set-up the “This is why I would never the skin to release the bee ket exposure, this has been a
electrical centrifuge that smokers, while Katie and this buy honey from Canadian and the stinger (if you try to lucrative enterprise for Katie
spins the frames and allows reporter donned beekeeping beekeepers,” Katie’s father pull the bee off, it will only since she took over four years
the honey to be gathered into suits and screened hats, feel- said. “They have a practice make things worse) and to ago. “More importantly,”
a container, and a sterilizer ing really safe and secure of exterminating the whole have on hand a topical anal- Mr. Robertson added, “My
that heats up the honey to a approaching one of the hives colony of bees at this time gesic such as “After Bite” to wife and I encouraged and
temperature of 180 degrees for inspection. of year and then raiding all relieve the pain of the sting. supported this because it
where it is then poured into Yellow bottles are attached the ‘winter honey’ from the Asked if she ever had any was an opportunity for Katie
sterilized honey jars. The to the front of each hive. Ac- hive for big profits. Then trouble with bears raiding to learn a unique skill of
FDA regulations for the cording to Katie, the bottles they start all over again in the her hives, Katie replied, “Oh her own.” Katie explained
honey business are not too “are filled with sugar water, spring by buying new bees.” yes, we had such a problem that just one healthy hive
stringent because honey con- to satisfy the bees thirst, so at our vacation house in the could produce as much as
tains a natural antibiotic, so that they can spend more Berkshires this summer that 60 pounds of honey (about
it never spoils. It may become time searching for pollen, “The smoke we had to move many of two cases of 8oz. jars) each
crystallized, but there is no instead of wasting their en- makes the our beehives up into my year. She has bought lots
harmful bacteria present in ergy on finding water. It is tree house! It has a spiral of ski equipment from the
bottled honey. a simple way to improve the bees think that staircase, so it is impossible profits of her business and is
Since the honey is the food honey output of each hive.” for the bears to get up there. currently restoring her Dad’s
for the baby bees that grow Katie puffed some smelly,
the hive is on The main honey raiders here old car, a 1970 Volkswagen
in the cells, how are bee thick white smoke from the fire, so they in Cold Spring, though, are “Bug,” in anticipation of
body parts and larvae kept smoker into the opening at skunks.” her 16th birthday when she Katelyn Robertson at work in her backyard aviary. C at h e r i n e G a r n s e y
from getting into the honey? the bottom of the hive, while quickly stuff What about swarms of an- hopes to get her driver’s
“That is managed at the hive
with specially sized screens
many busy bees were com- themselves.” gry bees? “I was called over permit. Because Katie is
a generous beekeeper, who
ing and going through the to Miss Connie’s Pre-School
that keep the queen bee out entrance. After puffing lots next door one day this sum- never keeps all the honey
of the higher boxes in the more smoke all around the mer,” Katie reported, “There for profit, she donates her
stack,” Mr. Robertson said, hive, she finally removed the was a swarm of bees high up “Katie’s Cold Spring Honey”
“This prevents her from lay- roof. Inside, the bees were Surrounded by some of in a tree, buzzing loudly and to Haldane School’s Annual
ing eggs in the honey that is indeed eating their honey her re-energized bees, Ka- making everybody nervous. Ball & Fundraiser Silent Auc-
going to be harvested and pro- hurriedly and seemed very tie pulled out another frame So I got into my beekeeping tion, where her honey gift
cessed. Since the worker bees calm. So Katie set to work a n d s c r a p e d o ff a y e l l o w - gear, grabbed my smoker, a baskets are a big hit, and
(non-reproducing females) to unglue the first frame, ish brown waxy substance ladder, and my special bee to the Cape Cod Hospital,
are much smaller than the while explaining that the bees that had formed between the collection box and got to where her grandparents live.
queen, they can fit through secreted a substance called frames in the box. “This is work. Once I captured the Katie’s final advice to those
the filter screen and work on propolis, sealing holes in the beeswax, a substance that queen in the box, the drones who are may be interested in
making their honey anywhere hive and making the frames is secreted from a gland at and workers followed. They keeping bees:
in the hive.” very sticky and difficult to the top the bees’ foreheads weren’t my bees, though. I 1. Take a beekeeping course
What about those smokers remove. Using a special tool, that they use to make the could tell because they were at Glynwood Farm, on Rte.
that beekeepers use? “The she chopped away at the edges octagonal cells that hold the a different color. I set them 301, 1 ½ miles east of Rte
smoke makes the bees think of the frame before she could honey.” She smiled and said, up in a hive at my house and 9, whose mission is to help
that the hive is on fire, so detach one. “No one can really explain they seem to be doing okay.” communities in the Northeast
they quickly stuff themselves “We are looking for any how they do this, though!” Right now, “Katie’s Cold save farming.
with the honey that they fear problems in the colony be- Pointing at the beeswax, Spring Honey” is sold at 2. Keep it simple: Start
may soon disappear,” Katie fore the winter...like mites or Katie noted that “these frames Highlands Baskets and the with one hive. Call Katie
said. “Then the bees become viruses,” Katie said. “There weren’t close enough togeth- Country Goose at 115 Main and she will help you set up
sleepy (like we feel after a are several medications that e r, ” l e a v i n g r o o m f o r t h e Street and at The Main your first hive!
Thanksgiving dinner) and I could use on the hive to bees to build up their cells Course, Etc at 39 Chestnut 3. Be kind to your bees:
lethargic. The smokers use help the bees if they are in- erratically instead of neatly Street, in Cold Spring. Leave them enough honey to
cotton plugs for the fuel, fected. But, this is a very on the frames. “This is such Katie talked about perhaps make it through the winter.
something like the stuff that healthy hive.” d i s o rg a n i z e d c o n s t r u c t i o n renting out her hives to area
comes out of our home clothes Katie said that she has al- that these cells can’t even farmers for pollination of
Katelyn explains how smoking the bees works. C at h e r i n e G a r n s e y
dryer lint filters. It really ready moved the filtering hold honey, a waste of time their fruit trees and crops.
calms the bees down, so that screen to the top of the hive a n d e n e rg y f o r m y b e e s , ” She also said that she may
they don’t attack when the to allow the queen access to Katie said. “So we’ll just also consider becoming a

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beekeeper opens the hive to the honey in the boxes above take this inside and melt it supplier of honeybees and
gather honey or to inspect h e r, l e s t t h e q u e e n s t a r v e down to make candles or s e t t i n g u p a l a rg e a p i a r y,
t h e h e a l t h o f t h e c o l o n y. this winter. maybe we’ll just sell it as with hundreds of hives, and
B y t h e w a y, t h e s m o k e i s “I am not going to harvest beeswax.” then shipping her bees around
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National Trust Presents Trustees Award to Garden Conservancy The Woodland Garden & Ta l k s G i v e P e r s p e c t i v e o n
The National Trust for His-
toric Preservation presented
hundreds of gardens not
usually available for pub -
Modernism: a Lecture Hudson Highlands ‘Bioregion’
its Trustees Award for Orga- lic viewing. In addition, Noted landscape architect the 19th century, such as Al- Get a new perspective on Highlands State Parks.
nizational Excellence to the the Conservancy’s lectures and popular Hudson Valley exander Jackson Downing, the conservation and edu- About 785,000 people
Garden Conservancy of Cold and symposia present new landscape historian, Ste- Calvert Vaux, and Frederick cation opportunities for share the 936-square-mile
Spring. The group was one of concepts and best practices phen Yarabek will trace the Law Olmsted influenced the parks in this region. area with a rich diversity of
23 award winners honored by in garden design, develop- development of the Wood- our assumptions about our Distinguished scientist and habitats, both plant and ani-
the National Trust during its ment, and preservation, while land Garden aesthetic in relationship to nature and conservation leader Fred mal. Dr. Koontz is Executive
2009 National Preservation volunteer opportunities and t h e H u d s o n R i v e r Va l l e y hence the design of our cit- Koontz will speak on Thurs- D irector of Teatown Lake
Conference in Nashville, TN. internships offer participants at Manitoga’s Third An- ies and communities. Rus- day, October 29 at 7pm at Reservation and is joining
This special award goes to a a chance to gain first-hand nual Woodland Landscape sel Wright picked up their Denning's Point (part of forces with other groups
nonprofit organization that experience. Council Public Lecture this themes and rethought the Hudson Highlands State and institutions across the
h a s d e m o n s t r a t e d e x t r a o r- A focus of the Conser- coming Saturday, October same concerns for a mid- Park) in Beacon. This talk bioregion to strengthen the
dinary achievement over a vancy’s efforts is working, 24, at 5pm at the Desmond 20th century world becom- is a joint presentation of the public’s motivation and
long period of time. sometimes over a period of -Fish Library in Garrison. ing modern and beginning Beacon Institute for Rivers ability both to conserve
Founded just two decades many years, to develop master An engaging speaker, Yara- to be aware of the role the and Estuaries and the Friends biodiversity and to protect
ago as the nation’s first non- plans, establish sound finan- bek will show how Russel environment plays in our of Fahnestock and Hudson the ecological services that
profit group dedicated to the cial practices, and create Wright transformed the na- quality of life.” Highlands State Parks. nature provides us
preservation of exceptional interpretation programs to tive landscape into a mod- T h e Wo o d l a n d L a n d - The unique Hudson Hills Arrive by 6:30pm to al-
gardens, the Garden Con- enable significant gardens to ernist icon at Manitoga and scape Council was formed and Highlands bioregion lies low time for a short walk in
servancy has already had a make the challenging transi- discuss the industrial de - by Manitoga Board mem- on both sides of the Hud- from the parking area and to
tremendous impact on the tion from private ownership signer’s connections to the ber Katy Moss Warner in son River, but primarily is enjoy refreshments. Space is
way Americans appreciate to public access. In addi- t h e m e s o f H u d s o n Va l l e y 2007. A group of noted in Westchester and Putnam limited, so pre-registration
and preserve historic land- tion, intensive preservation landscape history. landscape design profes- counties and includes all i s r e q u i r e d a t w w w. B I R E .
scapes. The organization has projects have saved and re- Annie Chesnut Stephen Yarabek is known sionals assembled through of Fahnestock and Hudson org/events.
invested nearly $9 million in stored treasures as diverse as Exterior of the Garden Conservancy’s offices on Route 9. for his award-winning land- M o s s Wa r n e r ’ s a s s o c i a -
the preservation of more than Longue Vue, a New Orleans scape designs at Foundry tions as Director of Land-
90 important gardens and garden devastated by Hurri-
currently manages 16 major cane Katrina; the Japanese-
ervation. “Equally important,
this dedicated organization
maintain important land-
marks; companies, and crafts-
Dock Park in Cold Spring,
and the Tarrytown Confer-
scapes for Disney Florida
for more than two decades B e a r M o u n t a i n Tr a i l
preservation projects across
the nation. Three of the gar-
style Humes Garden in New
York State; and the long-lost
has encouraged us all to dis-
cover, enjoy, and be inspired
men whose work restores
the richness of the past; the
ence Center in Tarrytown.
He planned historic land-
and President Emerita of
the American Horticultural Receives Federal Funding
dens under the Conservancy’s gardens of Alcatraz Island in by some the nation’s most v i s i o n o f p u b l i c o ff i c i a l s scape restoration for Mont- Society, the Council gives New York State Office of Appalachian Trail, the na-
care, including the sunken San Francisco. beautiful places.” who support preservation gomery Place at Annandale- direction to the restoration Parks, Recreation and His- tion's first National Scenic
gardens and rose garden of “The Garden Conservancy The National Preservation projects and legislation in on-Hudson, and has devel- of Russel Wright’s National toric Preservation Commis- Trail, at Bear Mountain is
S t e e p l e t o p , t h e N e w Yo r k is one of the first organiza- Awards are bestowed on dis- their communities; and edu- oped site histories and plans Historic Landmark gardens sioner Carol Ash recently also the most heavily used
home of famed American tions in the country to recog- tinguished individuals, non- cators and journalists who for Boscobel, Locust Grove, in Garrison. Moss Warner announced $3.3 million in and degraded. As part of
poet Edna St. Vincent Millay, nize that important gardens profit organizations, public help Americans understand a n d o t h e r H u d s o n Va l l e y has helped Manitoga de- grants for 32 trail-related a larger project to rebuild
are National Historic Land- are an essential part of our agencies, and corporations the value of preservation. landmarks. As a consultant velop six annual Volunteer projects around the state as this historic trail to safely
marks, and nine are listed irreplaceable heritage—as whose skill and determination The winners of the Na- to Hudson River villages, Landscape Days that pro- part of the Federal Recre- accommodate the hundreds
on the National Register of much a part of the historic have given new meaning to tional Preservation Awards he has spearheaded land- vide learning opportunities ational Trails Program. of thousands of users annu-
Historic Places. preservation landscape as their communities through will appear in the November/ mark legislation preserving about gardening with native The ongoing rehabilitation ally, this project will open
Every year since 1995, the buildings, birth sites, and preservation of our architec- December issue of Preserva- historic landscapes, views, plants, tours for national of the Appalachian Trail as it a three-quarter-mile section
Conservancy’s famed Open battlefields,” said Richard tural and cultural heritage. tion Magazine and online and ridgelines along the organizations such as the winds through Bear Mountain originating behind the Bear
Days have provided a rare Moe, president of the Na- These efforts include citi- at PreservationNation.org/ Hudson shoreline. Garden Club of America and State Park will be funded with Mountain Inn.
opportunity to experience tional Trust for Historic Pres- zen attempts to save and awards. He is the American land- the American Horticultural support from two awards: The grants will be used
scape architect involved Society, college internships (1) Palisades Parks Con- for such projects as creating
in the creation of the 200- f o r N e w Yo r k U n i v e r s i t y servancy: $120,935 new trails, improving trails,
Garden Club Asks: What’s G l y n w o o d ’ s B a r n G a l a mile Prague-Vienna Green-
w a y. Ya r a b e k a l s o s e r v e s
and other schools, and the
annual Woodland Landscape
The Palisades Parks Con-
servancy, Inc., in partner-
providing connections, and
purchasing equipment. Trail
Happening to the Honeybees? Draws Two Hundred Guests on the Hudson River Val-
ley National Heritage Area
Council Public Lecture to
help share Russel Wright’s
ship with the NY-NJ Trail development plans must em-
Conference and the Palisades phasize providing access for
The Highland Garden Club program, which will begin Glynwood recently held its local band Uncle Wade and Management Committee vision. Interstate Park Commission, people with disabilities and
of Cold Spring will hold its at 1pm. first ever “Boot Stompin’, Motherlode and participated and is a member of Mani- The public is invited to will construct a half-mile ac- minimizing environmental
monthly meeting on Tuesday, Refreshments follow the pro- Black Tie Barn Dance Gala.” in a heated auction featuring toga’s Woodland Landscape the come by Manitoga from cessible trail along the Bear impact.
October 27, beginning at 1pm, gram. Hostesses for October Two hundred guests, outfit- foods grown and raised at Council. 2 to 4pm for a “Cocktail Mountain summit, giving For more information about
at the Julia L. Butterfield are Shelly Hauser, Mary Man- ted in creative ‘farmer black Glynwood Farm. Proceeds “Called the ‘landscape Walk” prior to the lecture access to an area that is not the Palisades Parks Con-
Memorial Library. The guest glass, and Virginia Tarleton. tie,’ were led by a candlelit from the Gala will help sup- that made America’ by at the Library. Docents will available to persons with servancy and the Palisades
speaker is George Kummer, The Highland Garden Club path to Glynwood’s newly port Glynwood’s programs Congress in 1999, Hudson be on hand to guide visi- disabilities. Interstate Park parks and
who will update participants is a member of the Federated constructed barn to enjoy a to help save farming in the Valley estates and parks set tors through the landscape (2) New York-New Jersey historic sites, please visit
on “What’s Happened to the Garden Clubs of New York d i n n e r o f H u d s o n Va l l e y - northeast. the themes and practices for and share Wright’s design Trail Conference: $150,000 www.palisadesparksconser-
Honeybees?” State, Inc. and The National produced foods prepared by For more information on American landscape design philosophy. The original section of the vancy.org.
Only members may attend Garden Club, Inc. For more Main Course New Paltz. They Glynwood, visit www.glyn- a c r o s s t h e c o u n t r y, ” s a i d Visit www.russelwright-
the business meeting, but the information, phone Marilyn danced to the lively tunes of wood.org. Ya r a b e k . “ A r c h i t e c t s a n d center.org or call 424-3812
public is invited to attend the at 265-4322. designers practicing here in for more information. Send correspondence to editor@pcnr.com
Wednesday, October 21, 2009 T HE P UTNAM C OUNTY N EWS A ND R ECORDER Page 11

Putnam Records First Case of H1N1


by Eric Gross sioner, New York State is distributed.
Buckley’s Party Still a Factor in NY
by Michael Brendan we think they can do better.” and fielded candidates for
Patrick Moynihan. To this day the party stands
currently experiencing more Meanwhile the Centers for Dougherty Since 1970, the party has ex- for ending abortion and has The Conservative Party has Washington, the party can
Putnam County has record- cases of H1N1 influenza than Disease Control confirmed erted a gravitational influence maintained about 2,000 vot- exercise a decisive influence
campaigned vigorously for
ed its first case of H1N1 seasonal flu. No pediatric this week that 37 states are New York’s Conservative on the New York GOP. In 1994, ers in Putnam County during in close elections between
informed consent and parental
influenza. deaths have been reported in reporting widespread flu ac- Party is an institutionalized Republican candidate George the past three presidential Democrats and Republicans
notification laws. The party
Health Commissioner Dr. New York State through last tivity with 16 pediatric deaths rebellion. The party was Pataki won the governorship election. Though the party close to home. “And often
also supports the deportation
Sherlita Amler brought the week but since September 1, reported—eleven during the founded by J. Daniel Mahoney, by fewer than 200,000 votes. is long past its glory days in enough, we come out on top,”
of illegal aliens and has agi-
news to members of the Put- the state has recorded three past week—bringing the U.S. Charles E. Rice, and Charles He had won over 300,000 the late ‘60s and ‘70s, when Maxwell said with a smile.
tated against amnesty.
nam Legislature’s Health adult deaths—two between total to 92. Edison out of frustration with votes on the Conservative it received national attention,
In Putnam County the Con-
Committee last week. the ages of 18 and 24 and The number of H1N1 re- the Republican Party, then servative party has occasion-
Dr. Amler said a child was
diagnosed with the H1N1
one over the age of 65.
In Putnam County, health
lated illness from September 1
through last week nationwide
dominated in New York by
the progressive wing. Putnam
ally been as instrumental in
electing a candidate as the
Conservative Party
strain of influenza by a local
pediatrician and the case was
o ff i c i a l s h a v e v a c c i n a t e d
more than 1,300 residents and
has resulted in more than
16,500 hospitalizations.
Conservative Party chairman
Jim Maxwell recalled, “It was
Maxwell said that State party was in the ‘90s.
In 2001, the Conservative
On The Ballot
confirmed by the New York health care workers against Dr. Amler has stressed that
State Health Department. Dr. seasonal flu, with a clinic pregnant women should get
originally a spinoff of the the Conservative Party backed Don Smith for Sheriff: Patterson Town Justice:
Republican party when Rock- Sheriff and beat an incum-
Amler also advised commit-
tee members Sam Oliverio,
scheduled for today (Thurs- H1N1 vaccine when available, efeller was governor. You had party still stands bent, Republican-endorsed
Donald Smith* John E. King
day) at Carmel Fire Depart- along with young children and some Democrats from the city Robert D. Thoubboron. In Legislator District 1: Patterson Councilman:
Vincent Tamagna, and Tony ment headquarters. A clinic adults with chronic illness join, but mostly it was angry “for less regulation, 2007, the Conservative line Vincent Tamagna* Ernest J. Kassay*
Fusco, along with Legislators was also held on Monday in such as asthma, chronic lung
Mary Conklin, Dan Birming- Garrison. disease, and heart disease.
Republicans.”
The party made its biggest
smaller government, provided the margin of vic-
tory for Carmel Supervisor
Legislator District 4: Ginny Nacerino*
Mary F. Conklin* Patterson Receiver of Taxes:
ham, Dini LoBue, and Tony
Hay, who were also in at-
Dr. Amler told the lawmak-
ers that the Health Depart-
The commissioner said se-
nior citizens will not receive
splash in its first decade by and less government (and Republican) Kenneth
running William F. Buckley, Schmitt. Legislator District 7: Sally Parfitt*
tendance, that an “influenza- ment will be receiving free the H1N1 vaccine initially: Jr., for Mayor of New York City spending,” Maxwell said that the Con- Daniel G. Birmingham* Putnam Valley Supervisor:
like illness cluster has been seasonal flu vaccine from the “We are concerned about vac- in 1965. Buckley, the erudite servative party still stands Carmel Supervisor: Robert V. Tendy*
reported in the elementary state in the next week and cinating those who are most founder of the conservative “for less regulation, smaller
school where the H1N1 con- will be sponsoring large-scale at risk, and the seniors don’t journal National Review, ran government, and less gov- Kenneth R. Schmitt* Putnam Valley Town Justice:
firmation was made.” points of distribution in both seem to be having an issue to take away votes from lib- party line which endorsed Carmel Councilman: Gina Capone*
ernment spending,” but added
Dr. Amler did not identify the Brewster School District with this strain of flu.” eral Republican John Lindsay, him. Pataki, a moderate con- that he guards his party’s Greg Ellner Putnam Valley Councilman:
the school or its location. She and Haldane School District. Information is available who later became a Democrat. servative to that point in his independence. The party still Frank D. Lombardi Wendy M. Whetsel*
said there was “another speci- H1N1 vaccine has begun at the Health Department by Buckley’s campaign was a career, immediately began endorses Democrats, like leg-
men” pending in a teenager trickling into the county. Dr. calling the Influenza hotline kind of right-wing spoof on the delivering to his important Kent Supervisor: Jacqueline Annabi
islator Sam Oliverio. And it
in a different school district. Amler said once enough vac- at 845-278-6130. liberal establishment. During constituents on the right. He Katherine M. Doherty* Putnam Valley Highway
once endorsed Lillian Jones,
According to the commis- cine is available it will be a debate he refused to use his signed into law a death penalty an active Democrat. “She was Kent Town Clerk: Superintendent:
own rebuttal time, saying, “I measure that had received the most qualified at the time,” Yolanda D. Cappelli* Earl C. Smith*
am satisfied to sit back and 18 consecutive vetoes from explained Maxwell.
contemplate my own former his predecessors, and imple- Maxwell said that he would Kent Town Justice: Southeast Town Justice:
VILLANOVA (Cont’d from front pg.) eloquence.” He received 13 mented a “no-parole” policy like to see his party continue J. Peter Collins* Gregory L. Folchetti*
percent of the vote, and Lind- for violent offenders. He also to endorse “the right candi- Kevin L. Douchkoff Richard Vercollone* (appt’d)
response to its request. “If a ley’s politics-as-usual. “Just say won anyway. signed a hiring freeze and a dates.” He said that in the
Kent Councilman: Southeast Councilman:
referendum is appropriate at for looking into what they are But the joke became much freeze on regulations his first coming years the Conserva-
that time, we’ll go through doing. He [Tendy] is calling more serious in 1970, when day in office. tive party will fight to keep Thomas F. Maxson Robert S. Cullen
a referendum,” Tendy says. Bill’s brother James won Throughout the ‘90s, the taxes from increasing. “There Karl Rohde* Elizabeth Hudak
Villanova points out that a seat in the United States Conservative party promoted is a lot of fat in the budgets,” Kent Receiver of Taxes: Southeast Highway
the grant request filed with
the federal government al-
“This is a Senate on the Conservative
line. In a three-way race,
positions on crime that were
in line with the agendas of
Maxwell said, “I don’t like
to see people lose their jobs,
Jean Johnson* Superintendent:
ready certifies that the town very small J ames Bu ckley r eceived a Governor Pataki and New but there are positions we’d Kent Highway Kevin J. Palmer*
has the capability to “pay plurality of votes and served York Mayor Rudolph Giuliani. like to see eliminated. There Superintendent:
the nonfederal share of [the] building. My one term before being de- But the party promoted much has been a battle, and the Paul C. Roncallo *Incumbents
project cost,” which is nearly office is the feated by Democrat Daniel tougher lines on social issues. legislature is doing okay, but
$4 million. “It is unconscio-
nable in these economic times size of
to try to sneak through two
a walk-in SETTLEMENT (Cont’d from front pg.)
potential projects that can
b a n k r u p t P u t n a m Va l l e y, ”
Villanova said.
“The Town Hall and the
c l o s e t . We
have to plan
Putnam Valley Town Board
candidate Patty Villanova. by hanging himself with a
sweatshirt.
will bring back my client’s
son. We want to ensure that
www.pcnr.com
In court papers, the tragedies of this type don’t
Fire Department buildings,
certainly within the next ten
ahead.” Sinkovs admitted knowing happen again.”
of their son’s drug addic- Silverman did not divulge
to twenty years, will need R o b e rt T e n d y tion, testifying that he had the amount his client had
to be renovated or rebuilt.” been sent for rehabilita- s e t t l e d f o r, h o w e v e r, t h e
Tendy maintained. “If they tion on two occasions. But amount will be made public
explore a new fire depart- the suit maintained that the once the county legislature
ment building, they would me a conspiracy theorist,” Sheriff’s Department failed approves it. The attorney
give their old building to the Villanova said. to place the inmate on an noted that insurance will
town hall (and courthouse). Tendy maintains that the around-the-clock 24-hour cover the cost of the settle-
“We would save money by Fire Department and the watch even after an evalua- ment.
renovating a building that Town Board have been act- tion form completed during Sinkov also settled with
already existed. As it stands ing responsibly. “We think processing determined he S h er iff D o n ald S mith an d
n o w, w e h a v e n o s t o r a g e in terms of 10-30 years down was at risk for suicide. corrections staff members
space. We have floods in our the road, she thinks of this Manhattan attorney Lewis Sgt. Louis Lapolla and Of-
basement every time we have minute,” Tendy said. P u t n a m Va l l e y To w n
Silverman, who represented ficer Joseph Vasaturo, who
a rainstorm. This is a very “To say that we shouldn’t Supervisor Robert Tendy
P u t n a m C o u n t y, s a i d t h e both processed Spencer
small building. My office is plan to change these facili- case was settled “in the best Sinkov at the correctional
the size of a walk-in closet. ties in the future would be interest of all parties, with f a c i l i t y. C o u n t y A t t o r n e y
We have to plan ahead.” a dereliction of our respon- Send legal no admission of liability on Jennifer Bumgarner said the
Villanova maintains that sibilities,” he added. “She
she is a tireless advocate grabs something, tries to notices to the county’s part.”
S i n k o v ’ s a t t o r n e y, K i m
county’s insurance would be
paying their portion of the
for the taxpayer, acting in
the best interests of Putnam
make everybody look bad,
comes up with a conspiracy,
legals@ Berg, agreed the settlement
was agreeable to both par-
settlement, as well.

Valley, without heeding the


proprieties of Putnam Val-
and wants an investigation.
It’s not responsible”
pcnr.com ties: “No amount of money
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Outsourcing to India Contributes to Putnam Valley Public Weighs in on Proposed Local Laws
Demise of Carmel’s Watson Plant by Michael Mell up. Lake Oscawana Advisory
Committee member Kathleen
McLaughlin added that the
ture conditions regarding
i m p a i r e d b o d i e s o f w a t e r.
Based upon comments made,
draft does not speak to com-
mercial applicators which
may not reside in Putnam
The Putnam Valley Town proposed law should require Mr. Zutt expressed a desire to Valley nor buy their fertil-
by Eric Gross Committee, told the PCN&R: of India. The site in Goa is find ourselves behind the Board began its October pump-out and testing by a revisit and refine the wording izers there. As a remedy to
“For every door that closes one of three Watson facili- eight ball when it comes to 14, 2009, meeting with two licensed firm. The board of portions of the law. The this potential loophole, Axinn
Plans to close Watson Phar- another one opens. Putnam ties that will shoulder the illegal aliens infiltrating public hearings, both about s eemed amen ab le to th es e board agreed, and Supervisor requested that commercial
maceuticals, one of Putnam recently was awarded an manufacturing load once the the U.S. Once again a lack issues related to the health suggestions. Tendy said that all public and applicators be specifically
County’s largest employers, Empire Zone. which will Carmel site closes. of American ingenuity has and well-being of the town’s Next to speak was long- board comments would be identified and also subject
continue as the company als o help tr emendou sl y t o Wa t s o n s p o k e s w o m a n resulted in a large company lakes and watershed. The first time resident and outspoken evaluated and incorporated to penalties for use.
has announced a new round attract a new company to Patty Eisenhauer said the deciding to manufacture its proposed local law would town board candidate Patty into the next draft version. C o u n c i l m a n G e n e Ye t -
o f l a y o ff s . Wa t s o n , w h i c h the site. I feel terrible for Carmel plant manufactures product in a far off land for mandate septic system pump- Villanova, who read a pre- The board would like to have ter asked Axinn’s opinion
is transferring its Carmel the employees who will be capsules and tablets of ge- a much cheaper rate.” outs on properties adjacent to pared statement. The essence the law enacted by the end about how the town might
workload to Goa, India, as losing their jobs, but Putnam neric drugs: “At one time, Ironically, Uncle Sam is as- lakes and watershed areas to of her presentation was that of 2009 so that the town enforce the law. His initial
w ell as two US locations , must remain positive and the plant manufactured more sisting Watson with its move prevent additional pollution the proposed local law was can “gear up” for the first response was that neighbor
will be leaving Putnam next confident since this locale than 50 different products to India, since employees of these sensitive environ- unenforceable and that there g r o u p o f a ff e c t e d p r o p e r- complaints would need to
year and county officials are is most desirable to locate but that number has declined now qualify for a special mental areas. The second are already laws on the books ties next spring. The next be relied on to identify pos-
hopeful that a new tenant can a large company.” substantially as our opera- package of job training and proposed law would ban the to protect the lakes. This be- public hearing will be held sible use of banned fertilizer
be found for the corpora- Bailey addressed the Em- tions have shifted to other other benefits as a result of use of fertilizers containing ing the case, she asked “Why in advance of the November products. “Enforcement” he
tion’s 110,000-square-foot pire Zone designation: “We facilities.” the federal Trade Adjustment phosphorous, which causes should we bother?” Ms. Vil- 18 workshop meeting. said, “will not be a walk in
Carmel plant. are talking about new jobs Assistance Package—an ini- excessive algae growth that lanova’s remarks also identi- The board next moved to the park.” He went on to say
Forty-two of the 155 em- and business being attract- tiative expanded in February chokes the lakes. In both fied the town as the “worst the public hearing about that whatever can be done
ployees still at the plant ed to the county, receiving under the stimulus program. cases, non-compliance would polluter.” As evidence, she banning fertilizer contain- to reduce the problem will
along Stoneleigh Avenue in
Carmel received pink slips
substantial tax benefits. I
am convinced the Empire
I ro n i c a l l y, The stimulus spending plan
covers 100 percent of qual-
be met with a fine.
Supervisor Tendy opened
cited recently-installed pip- ing phosphates. Kathleen “make a difference.” Axinn
advising their positions will Zone will allow us to attract Uncle Sam ified relocation expenses the hearing by acknowledg-
ing around Lake Oscawana
which “directs storm water
McLaughlin, on behalf of
the LOAC, was the first to
also pointed out that state and
federal agencies will be more
be terminated on Dec. 31.
The latest round of layoffs
a new corporation into the
Watson Building when the is assisting plus a lump sum payment
of $1,500 to employees who
ing a letter from Stephen
Axinn, president of the Lake
runoff, with all its pollutants,
directly into the lake.” In
comment. Referring to a dis-
tinction made between appli-
inclined to provide funding
to assist with enforcement if
follows the dismissal of more
than 200 workers in Carmel
time comes since the Carmel
site is already zoned for
Wa t s o n w i t h decide to relocate halfway
around the globe.
Oscawana Civic Association, co n clu s io n Villan o v a s u g- cation to lawns and indoor Putnam Valley demonstrates
last summer. industrial use.” its move to Eisenhauer said her com-
and asking how he would
like to proceed. Mr. Axinn
gested the town take a page
from New York City, which
use, she suggested that all
uses should be included ad
its commitment via this law.
Mr. Yetter still seemed con-
K e v i n B a i l e y, p r e s i d e n t
of the not-for-profit Putnam
Paul Bisaro, president and
CEO of Watson, explained
India pany had offered jobs to
employees who wish to work
indicated that inclusion of the
letter into the minutes of the
has bought properties sur- it would be very difficult to cerned that finger pointing
rounding its watershed to sort out who was using which could form the basis for en-
County Economic Develop- his company’s decision to at Watson’s facilities both meeting would be sufficient, prevent development and the kind of fertilizer and where. forcement. Supervisor Tendy
ment Corporation, antici- close the Carmel plant, cut- in and outside of the U.S. but under prodding by Mr. consequent possibility of McLaughlin next addressed did not appear as concerned,
pates the 27-acre Carmel ting more than 600 jobs, was The company announced Tendy, addressed the board pollution. references in the law to mini- and weighed in, saying that
site, consisting of a manu- extremely difficult: “Given Putnam Legislature Chair- its Carmel shutdown in its d i r e c t l y. A x i n n b e g a n b y Supervisor Tendy, who has mum distances. There may “public education will go a
facturing plant as well as a the current facilities, the ca- man Tony Hay of Southeast fourth quarter 2007 earn- commenting on a distinction a stormy history with Ms. be a possible conflict with long way” towards preven-
distribution center in South- pacity of those facilities, the said the departure of Watson ings release when the firm m a d e b e t w e e n y e a r- r o u n d Villanova, responded that he wetlands ordinances, which tive enforcement. The board
east, that closed over the technology used today, and Pharmaceuticals was “upset- reported a loss of $489 mil- and seasonal use. The draft had “many disagreements” identify a safe distance at 100 discussed various methods of
summer would be available the age of our plant, Carmel ting for county government. lion the year before. Ac- proposes that septic tanks with her statements. One in feet. “How would these work public education, including
for viewing by potential buy- was the logical choice.” Many of those employees cording to county, town, and for year-round residences be particular was her contention together?” she asked. Last, new signage for the entire
ers during the first quarter B i s a r o s a i d m a n u f a c t u r- shop locally, which will re- school records, Watson paid pumped out every three years, that the town intentionally she suggested that medallions town identifying it as a “no
of 2010. in g w o u ld b e r elo cat e d t o sult in a further decline in $299,000 in municipal and and seasonal residences ev- pollutes the lake. Referring might be given to residenc- phosphate area” and adding
Legislator Mary Ellen existing plants in Corona, sales tax revenue. America school taxes in 2008. ery five years. His conten- to the piping mentioned by es that are phosphate-free. the new rules as a “crawl” on
Odell of Carmel, who last CA, Davie, FL, and to a has to wake up. Products tion is that an enforceable Villanova, Tendy stated that Used in other counties, these local cable channel 20 every
year served as chairwoman of new facility that recently are being outsourced over- definition of year-round and the reality was exactly the could be a positive incentive. once and a while.
the Economic Development opened on the west coast seas in large numbers. We seasonal will be difficult, at opposite. “The pipes were put Steve Axinn agreed with Ms. As with the proposed law
best, and that the three-year in” he said, “to sequester run McLaughlin’s comments. He d i s c u s s e d e a r l i e r, p u b l i c
cycle should apply to all off . . . using catch basins” said that he, too, would not and board comments will be
lots in the designated zones. to help alleviate the problem. wish the new law to undercut evaluated and incorporated
“He that goes Long-time resident Rose Lee
David concurred, adding that
Moving back to the pro-
posed law, Town Attorney
existing wetlands standards
and suggested the proposed
into the next draft, which
will also be presented at the
a borrowing the larger occupancy seen at
seasonal homes, especially
Bill Zutt commented that the
intent of the law is to cover
law “adopt and incorporate”
those standards. He also
November 18 meeting.
d u ri n g t h e s u m m e r, i s , o n
goes a
all existing and possible fu- pointed out that the current
average, equivalent to year-
round occupancy.
sorrowing.” Axinn also suggested that
upon pump-out the septic

B enjamin systems should be tested to


insure proper operation. This
could be a dye test or probe,
F ranklin but in no case should it re-
quire that any lawn be dug

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Wednesday, October 21, 2009 T HE P UTNAM C OUNTY N EWS A ND R ECORDER Page 13

Philipstown Students Advance State Study of the Hudson River ZONING (Cont’d from front pg.)
protection zone in the Route 9 will meet in the coming weeks for citizens to expand their
by Charlotte Rowe class set up their own data
business corridor. Additionally, with the planning consultant businesses.
and Pete Salmansohn collection stations with di-
the board will soon commission Joel Russell. At that point, the A man in the audience who
rection from HHLT educators
an economic impact study. “If board will modify the docu- said he is trying to change the
Students from Haldane Pete Salmansohn and Lisa
this turns out to be a complete ment and then the maps will pitch of his roof said residents
High School and the Garrison Mechaley, with assistance
economic disaster,” Shea said, be redrawn. currently must meet relatively
Union Free School waded from Haldane parent Jeanne
then the town won’t go through Russell, a 1972 alumnus of onerous requirements if they
into the Hudson River’s Fitzgerald. Educators from
with it. The town has not yet Harvard, is a Massachusetts- seek to make changes to their
cold currents in the name the Taconic Outdoor Educa-
decided who will undertake based urban planner and land homes and businesses. “If this
of science on the brisk but tion Center were also on
the economic impact study, use attorney who has been hired level of being denied exists
sunny morning of October hand and provided valuable
which, among other things, by Philipstown as a consultant already, how will it be in the
8. With support from local expertise.
should provide an estimate of during the redrafting of the future?”
conservation organizations, Tidal currents were mea-
what the probable tax increase town’s comprehensive plan. Shea saw it differently, saying
they joined more than 3,000 sured by tracking bright-
would be. “[Joel Russell] clearly has a that in the current system, “a
students and educators sam- ly-colored oranges pitched
The deputy supervisor said position about what he does; lot of people think they have
pling the estuary’s waters in the water and, with as-
he was pleased that citizens are his website reflects his position more rights than they really
at 61 sites from Manhattan sistance from the Garrison
now involved in the process, about how the world should have,” which, in the previous
to Troy as part of the New Landing Association and
but cautioned against those who be,” said a man in the audience. discussions, disturbed some
Yo r k S t a t e D e p a r t m e n t o f t h e G a r r i s o n Ya c h t C l u b ,
would ascribe bad motives to the “How do you find the middle because they thought they had
Environmental Conserva- students performed a battery
town board. The zoning review ground when you’re working the right to do with their prop-
tion’s seventh annual “A Day of chemical tests on sedi-
committee developed the plan, with someone who thinks a erty whatever they chose. “The
in the Life of the Hudson ment samples to get a sense
spent three years crafting their certain way? You’re getting rights you have today these are
River.” of the human impact on the
proposal. All of their proceed- one-sided advice.” the rights I’m going to push
Philipstown’s young sci- river. “I liked going in the
ings were open to the public. Shea responded by saying for going forward,” Shea said.
entists took water samples, mud and doing the project,”
Shea acknowledged that some the planning consultant is very Seeking to illustrate some of
caught fish and recorded noted GUFS seventh-grader
changes should be made to the intelligent and balanced. But the the broader regulatory confu-
GARRISON SEVENTH GRADERS: Front row from left to right: students Poppy London, their impressions of every- S o i b h a n Q u i g l e y. “ I l i k e d
zoning proposals. He said that interlocutor was not convinced. sion residents currently face,
Soibhan Quigley, Emmanuelle Palikuca, Margaret Dupree, Isabella Adler, Allison Clark, thing from shipping traffic to actually seeing what we’re
neither he nor Budney received “Can you rely on him (Rus- Shea cited the county depart-
Paige O'Toole, and Jordan Erickson. Back row from left to right: Science Teacher Kevin mud in order to provide the learning instead of reading
the document until August, and sell) to provide the best direc- ment of health. “We (Philip-
Keegan; student Christopher Bohl; parent and HHLT educator Cathy Bakker, local outdoor DEC with a biological, chem- about someone else doing it.”
even now, “I can’t refer to sec- tion?” he asked. “[His website] stown) lose home rule to the
educations.. ical, and physical “snapshot” Both groups seined the
tions of it myself and I’ve been smacks of activism.” board of health,” he said. “They
of the river that day. Their river with large nets. Among
into this for weeks.” Shea added “When you hire a consultant, approve things that shouldn’t
findings will contribute to the more than a dozen spe-
that even those on the zoning you’re looking for a view,” be approved,” such as some
researchers’ understanding cies of fish documented
review committee, including Shea said. “I think [Russell] is septic systems in Continental
of the river over time and were white perch and spot-
the planning consultant, had pretty balanced. I think he’s a Village.
will soon be shared statewide tail shiners and a freshwater
concerns about the document. good adviser.” Tyler Gagnon, an executive
through a database organized smallmouth bass. The influ-
“Should the document have Also at the meeting, Shea member of the Concerned
by Columbia University’s ence of saltwater flowing
come out [when it did]? I don’t spoke about a “green flyer” that Citizens of Philipstown, said
Lamont-Doherty Observa- in from the Atlantic Ocean
know,” he said. has been circulating in some in his introduction that many
tory and the DEC. was revealed by the pres -
“I feel like I’ve been up- area businesses. He described members of the group “work
At the Garrison Landing, ence of scuttling blue crabs,
front about this,” Shea added. it as a “thumb in the eye,” and late and don’t have time to
some 31 GUFS seventh- translucent bay anchovies
“We’ve had piecemeal zoning said it contained inaccurate go to meetings.” The group
graders, many wearing wad- and a tough-looking summer
for years. [Everyone should] statements about the proposed was formed, he said, to keep
ers and carrying clipboards, f l o u n d e r. “ I t ’ s t h e b e a u t y
sit down with the document zoning changes. He underscored property owners and business
gathered for their hands-on of the tidal system and the
and get familiar with [the new the need for civility and said, proprietors informed of changes
science lesson. Their team currents that you could get
document].” “If this sort of thing continues in the law that could affect the
was led by Kevin Keegan, a freshwater fish and a salt-
It was only in recent months with green sheets flying around, value of their properties and
the Middle School Science water fish in the same net,
that sizeable crowds have it doesn’t help us.” their quality of life. He en-
teacher, and first-grade par- and the kids got to see that,”
showed interest in the propos- When a man asked Shea about couraged all present to be civil
ent Cathy Bakker, a certi- noted Mrs. Bakker. Although
als. In September, the town hall the logistics of the “open space while asking their questions,
fied teacher and naturalist most students were not sure
was inundated with Freedom overlay,” Shea said, “You’re and there were no disruptions
with the Hudson Highlands of the identities of the fish
of Information Law (FOIL) getting into specifics. We’re during the evening. “We are
Land Trust. The Constitution they were catching, they
requests for copies of the com- here to discuss process. I can’t about protecting property we
Marsh Audubon Center and soon learned how to tell
prehensive plan draft and of the do it without the whole board.” have purchased,” Gagnon said.
Sanctuary’s Rich Anderson one from the other using a
zoning proposals. At the time, Later on, when another resi- The night ended with a cliff-
and Charlie Wilkerson con - s p ec ial ‘ f is h k ey ’ b o o k let
town clerk Tina Merando said dent spoke of overlays in a hanger question. A woman in
tributed both their exten- developed by the Hudson
HALDANE AP BIO STUDENTS: Kneeling: Katlyn Mastrantone; First row: Christian in her 17 years there she had more general matter, Shea said the audience, expressing the
sive expertise and research River Sloop Clearwater or-
Callaghan, Taylor Downey, Angela Claffey, Tatiana Gilmartin, Hannah Diebboll, Grace never seen that much interest he couldn’t comment because populist sentiment in the room,
equipment for the Garrison ganization.
O’Malley, Marisa Nairn, Bradley Dillon; Back Row: John Nakhla, Tyler O’Toole, Liam in a document. Shea suggested “You’re talking in generalities,” asked whether the zoning can
students to use in their field The day’s results will be
Gallagher-Siudzinski, Claire Koepke, Max Mueller, Zak Kane-Seitz, Ben Thomas, James that those filing FOIL requests though he added, “In general, be brought to referendum. Shea
work. posted on the observatory’s
Dain, Biology teacher Mr. Patinella. might have been a bit over- I will support overlays.” said, no, that is not possible
Upriver at Little Stony website at www.ldeo.colum-

w w w. p c n r . c o m
dramatic, noting that there was Some expressed concern under New York State law.
Point, about 18 seniors in bia.edu/edu/k12/snapshotday
no need to file such a request. that changing the status quo “Is there any way of getting
Mark Patinella’s AP Biology
Shea said that the town board will only make it more difficult around that?” she asked.
Page 14 T HE P UTNAM C OUNTY N EWS A ND R ECORDER Wednesday, October 21, 2009

Presentation on Bannerman Stabilization Current Topics for Galef’s Cable Shows


Learn about the plans for
the emergency stabilization of
Historic Structures Report for
the Bannerman Residence. The
for the residence. Their sta-
bilization design, which will
Montrose V.A. Hospital
Assemblywoman Sandy how the role of the hospital “The VA Hospital is im-
the former Bannerman Resi- report was funded through a be described at the presenta- Galef hosts Gerald Culliton, has changed over the years. portant in helping our vet-
dence on Pollepel Island. On generous grant from the Dyson tion, has been approved by the director of the VA Hudson Recently rehabilitated erans readjust to society,”
November 5, 2009 at 7pm, Foundation and was a critical New York State Department of Valley Health Care System, buildings add to the hospital Galef said. “Soldiers come
the Bannerman Castle Trust first step to amass data on the Parks, Recreation, and Historic on her television show Dear to better target today’s com- back from service and need
will host a public will host history and construction of Preservation, and it is hoped Sandy. mon ailments. Culliton urges a place to turn. That is when
a public presentation of The the building in preparation for that work will begin in the The discussion includes friends and family members they need our help the most.”
Bannerman Island Residence stabilization planning. spring of 2010 following an
Beneath Breakneck’s Stateliness Historic Structures Report and Subsequently, the Banner- upcoming open selection pro-
why the hospital is so impor-
tant to today’s veterans, and
to encourage veterans to seek
treatment if needed.
This edition will be shown
on October 23 and 30.
Stabilization Design at Beacon man Castle Trust, Inc. received cess to retain a construction
Lies an Ominous Reputation Institute’s Center for Environ- a matching Environmental Pro- contractor. Jan Hird Pokorny Working for Community Change
(part 1 of 4) mental Innovation and Educa- tection Fund Challenge Grant Associates is a full-service
Assemblywoman Galef with grassroots community In addition, Galef, Mitchell,
tion, located on Denning’s for $350,000 to stabilize the architecture firm focused on
Conservation and preser- ture’s genius was, in a flash Point in Beacon. Michael Dev- Bannerman Residence. The the preservation of historic hosts founding member and groups and the reforms that and Briones explore the role
vation issues were, during second, erased forever from onshire and Kurt Hirschberg of Trust has raised over $220,000 buildings. co-chair of Kent Fiscal Watch these groups are trying to that state government can
the early 1830s, beginning the Highlands anatomy. Jan Hird Pokorny Associates and needs to raise additional Supporters of the preser- Joyce Mitchell and the Ossin- effect in their local munici- play in assisting grassroots
to be looked upon much Certainly not for reasons will discuss historic and cur- funding of at least $130,000 vation of Bannerman Castle ing School Board’s Citizen’s palities and school districts. activists and local communi-
more seriously in the Hud- conforming to public out- rent photos and architectural to realize the potential total may make donations for this Budget Advisory Committee Galef’s guests talk about ties in reforms.
son River Valley Highlands. rage with quarrying in the drawings and details that will of $700,000 for design and project online by going to member Daysi Briones on her how they first became in - “Citizens Working for Com-
Back then negative quarry- Hudson Valley Highlands, reveal the construction history construction, including the www.bannermancastle.org. television program Speak Out volved with their committees munity Change” airs on Chan-
ing activity had been creep- nor in atonement for having of the Bannerman Residence matching grant. Current spon- The structures on Bannerman with Sandy Galef. Briones and and watchdog groups, the nels 15 and 21 on October
ing more perceptively into unconscionably betrayed the and their plans to protect it sors for the project are Senator Island are in dire need of sta- Mitchell discuss their work obstacles, and the successes. 28 & November 4.
the consciousness of public beautifulness of the High- from further deterioration. Steven Saland, who provided bilization and contributions
awareness. Disfiguring of lands natural environment, The presentation will be a $50,000 for masonry repairs; will help to save Bannerman Tamagna on Shared Services
certain Highlands regions quarrying on Breakneck was great opportunity to get a first the Dutchess County Industrial Castle, a unique Hudson Val- Assemblywoman Galef and county government. grants for sharing, as well
was fast becoming a fright- halted during the 1850s. hand look at our plans for Development Agency, which ley Landmark. hosts Putnam County Leg- In this episode, Tamagna as the public’s interest in
ening norm. It can be speculated with a Bannerman Island and will donated $100,000; as well as There is limited seating for islator Vincent Tamagna and a n d B o rg i a i l l u m i n a t e t h e this issue.
In a no more naturally credible degree of probabil- also provide the public with many private foundations and the Bannerman Residence pre- Ossining Town Supervisor areas where they, and their “Working Hard for Shared
superb setting was the huge ity that cessation of quarry - an opportunity to get involved individual donors. sentation. Please call Neil Catherine Borgia on Speak governments, are working to Services” airs on November
bulk of a fabled mountain in ing operations on Breakneck with the project. Jan Hird Pokorny Associates Caplan for a reservation at Out with Sandy Galef, to dis- consolidate and share. The 11 & 18 .
the northwestern extremity at that time would even- Jan Hird Pokorny Associates and their engineering team 845-234-3204, or email your cuss sharing and consolidat- three consider the necessity
of the Town of Philipstown. t u a l l y, s o m e y e a r s h e n c e , of New York City was original- partner, Old Structures, were seating request to neilcaplan@ ing services in municipalities a n d e ff e c t i v e n e s s o f s t a t e
“Breakneck” was, and re- be directly responsible for ly retained by the Bannerman selected by the Trust to design aol.com.
mains, unchallenged master making way for a colossal Castle Trust, Inc. to prepare an the emergency stabilization The channels and usual air times are as follows:
of all it surveys, including engineering undertaking. - Ossining and Peekskill, (for most of Garrison) Channel 15, Wednesdays at 8pm
the then miniscule hamlet On the draughtsman’s table - Wappingers Falls Channel (for most of Cold Spring) 21, Wednesdays at 7:30pm
of Cold Spring, two miles were being created plans How to Update Your Resume and Find a Job -Yorktown Channel 74, Wednesdays at 7:30pm
- Carmel, Kent, Mahopac, and Putnam Valley, Channel 8, Wednesdays at 7:30pm
south, on river’s edge, in for an enormous aqueduct
Putnam County. Yet, lying system from the Catskill O n M o n d a y, O c t o b e r 2 6 how to make your job search can be borrowed, including - Verizon FIOS customers should check their local listings
beneath its prevailing state- Mountain environs to New at 2:30pm, Liz Taylor of the effective and successful. All Power Interviews, Gallery of
liness, “Breakneck” contin- Yo r k C i t y ; a c o n s t r u c t i o n New York State Department are welcome. Advance res- Best Resumes, and What Color
ues maintaining its ominous task in which Breakneck of Labor will present a free
workshop on “How to Update
ervations are not required.
This program was made pos-
is your Parachute? A Practi-
cal Manual for Job-Hunters
Kent Man Charged with False Reporting
reputation as a demanding Mountain would perform a
attraction to any intrepid dramatically decisive role. Your Resume and Find a Job” sible by the Putnam County and Career Changers. Sheriff Donald B. Smith to the deputy that he had the accident and then falsely
enough to attempt its craggy Although the water pipe- at the Desmond-Fish Library Legislature. Visit dfl.highlands.com or reports the arrest of a Town left his vehicle unattended reported the vehicle as stolen.
heights. line system at Breakneck in Garrison. The Desmond-Fish Library call 424-3020 for more in- of Kent man on charges of in front of the convenience The deputy arrested Mr. Viola
A devastating upheaval of wouldn’t begin until the Come to this workshop to also has many books and books formation. falsely reporting an incident store while he went inside, and charged him with Falsely
horrid defacement transpired early 1900s, there was, imag- get expert, personal advice on on CD on this subject which and providing a false writ- and that when he exited the Reporting an Incident in the
in 1846, when a Captain inably, very early concern ten statement after the man store, the vehicle was gone. Third Degree and with Making
Deering Ayres, in the employ on the part of state, county, fled the scene of a traffic Mr. Viola provided a writ- a Punishable False Written
of the “Harlem High Bridge town, and public authorities accident and then reported ten statement to the deputy Statement, misdemeanors.
Co.,” detonated a furious ex- that any further quarrying his car stolen. in which he reported the car The defendant was released
plosion that ripped from the activity on the mammoth On October 15, 2009, at stolen. to the custody of his mother
mountain’s soul the natural precipice could seriously 2:44am, Deputy Sheriff Ed- At that point, officers from pending a November 16, 2009
striking sculpture of a human undermine, disrupt, impair, ward Kennedy responded to the Town of Carmel Police appearance in the Town of
face. Known locally, and to an d mak e ex t r em el y m o r e a report of a stolen vehicle Department located Mr. Vi- Carmel Justice Court to an-
hundreds of passersby from challenging the already at the Xtra Mart convenience ola’s vehicle unattended at swer the charges.
steaming pleasure boats and complex and monumental store at 89 Gleneida Avenue the intersection of Routes If found guilty of the misde-
excursion vessels, as “Turk’s proportions of the proposed in the Town of Carmel. Upon 6 and 52. An investigation meanor charges, the defendant
Face” or “Anthony’s Face,”
this chiseled marvel of na-
aqueduct system. Join the PCN&R on Facebook arrival, the deputy was ap-
proached by James M. Viola,
revealed that Mr. Viola had
been involved in a one-car
could face up to a year in jail
and a fine of up to $1,000 for
20, of Kent. Mr. Viola reported collision, had left the scene of each charge.
Wednesday, October 21, 2009 T HE P UTNAM C OUNTY N EWS A ND R ECORDER Page 15

Explore Fort Montgomery It’s Never Too Early for Halloween ‘Boo House’ Opens its
by Lantern Light Halloween arrived
a few weeks early at
Haunted Doors for Halloween
On October 6th of 1777 a Vi s i t o r ’ s C e n t e r a t 6 : 3 0 , The 'Boo House' will be until 10pm or so based on
Butterfield Library’s
brutal fight for the control of 7, and 7:30pm this Friday, celebrating its 8th year as attendance.
recent Halloween party
the Hudson River was waged October 23. a Carmel Halloween treat. The Boo House is run by
for the younger set,
a t F o r t M o n t g o m e r y. T h e Admission is free; dona- The free haunted house has Robert Oliveri and John-Mi-
but none were heard
battle raged all day and many tions graciously appreciated. become a neighborhood tradi- chael (JM) Denaut. Notes
complaining as they
fell killed and wounded. Cider and donuts will be pro- tion. It started with father and Denault: “We spend about
searched high and low
The struggle finally ended vided by the Fort Montgom- son hiding behind a tree to 3 months on the house. We
for the not-so-hidden
that night. Join members ery Battle Site Association. greet trick or treaters and has begin planning the house
candy loot.
of the 5th New York Regi- The Fort Montgomery site grown each year. The house in August and spend all of
ment and Fort Montgomery is located at 690 Route 9W, this year is planned to be over October constructing it. All
The Halloween season’s
State Historic Site Staff, for 1/4 mile north of the Bear 200 feet long from start to for one night. But we do it
‘Main Event’—the
a respectful, yet haunting, M o u n t a i n Tr a f f i c C i r c l e . finish and is guaranteed to be because we love it, and so do
C h a m b e r o f C o m m e rc e ’ s
candlelight tour of the battle- For more information about a fun experience for the whole the kids. This year we have
p a r a d e d o w n M a i n S t re e t ,
field. The tour will depart the event, please telephone: family. 'The Boo House' is made the house even larger.
w i l l b e h e l d o n S a t u r d a y,
from the Fort Montgomery 845-446-2134. located at 73 Dingley Road in We added a new section and
October 24. Gather at
Lake Carmel, off of Towners spent a lot of time on our
5 p m i n f ro n t o f S t . M a r y ’ s Photos by Maureen McGrath
Patrol Washington’s Quarters Church; the walk down
to the bandstand begins
Road. It is open on Halloween
night only and begins at dusk.
props and effects. It is sure to
be a frightful delight to your
with the Night Watchman at 5:30.
There is no definite end time
so come early. In past years
senses.” Check out photos
and videos from past years
A-haunting you will go tour begins at 5pm. A new the festivities typically went at www.TheBooHouse.com
when you accompany the tour starts every 20 minutes,
watchman on his nightly with the last reserved tour
inspection of Washington's starting at 7:30pm. Reser- Hudson Highlands Nature
Headquarters State Historic
Site, Newburgh. Make res-
vations accepted up to No-
vember 5. Museum Cries “Wolf!”
ervations for A Night At Summon up your courage
The Headquarters on Friday, and head to the Museum to
N o v e m b e r 6 o r S a t u r d a y, join the night watchman and
November 7. Be careful, begin your adventure. It's
though, you may come across said there's safety in num-
things that go bump in the bers. Who knows...?
night. Admission is $4 per per-
Call 845-562-1195 to make son, children 6 and under
reservations for a thirty min- are free.
ute tour. The first reserved

On Saturday, November 21 tor. Guests will learn about


at 4pm and again at 5:30pm, the history of wolves in the
the Hudson Highlands Nature United States, the importance
Museum will be hosting a of wolves in a healthy ecosys-
special benefit for the Mu- tem, and the efforts to save
seum: Meet Atka—a live gray these magnificent creatures
wolf at the Wildlife Educa- for future generations. Cost:

PCNR
tion Center, 25 Boulevard, $22 adults, $16 children 12
Cornwall-on-Hudson. and under. Pre-paid reserva-
Advertise This program will include tions are required as there is

in the .com an awe-inspiring up-close


encounter with this important
but misunderstood preda-
limited space.. Call 845-534-
5506, ext. 204. Visit www.
hhnaturemuseum.org.

PCNR
Call us at
265-2468
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Putnam Reader

‘The Legend of Sleepy Hollow’


Installment Three sel who was to inherit these which he achieved as easily as air and tone that admitted of
domains, and his imagination a man would carve his way to no gainsay or appeal. He was
in which we meet expanded with the idea, how the centre of a Christmas pie; always ready for either a fight
Brom Bones they might be readily turned and then the lady gave him or a frolic; but had more mis-
into cash, and the money in- her hand as a matter of course. chief than ill-will in his com-
The pedagogue’s mouth wa- vested in immense tracts of Ichabod, on the contrary, had position; and with all his over-
tered as he looked upon this wild land, and shingle pal- to win his way to the heart of bearing roughness, there was a
sumptuous promise of luxuri- aces in the wilderness. Nay, a country coquette, beset with strong dash of waggish good
ous winter fare. In his devour- his busy fancy already real- a labyrinth of whims and ca- humor at bottom. He had three
ing mind’s eye, he pictured ized his hopes, and presented prices, which were forever or four boon companions, who
to himself every roasting-pig to him the blooming Katrina, presenting new difficulties and regarded him as their model,
running about with a pudding with a whole family of chil- impediments; and he had to en- and at the head of whom he
in his belly, and an apple in his dren, mounted on the top of counter a host of fearful adver- scoured the country, attending
a wagon loaded with house- saries of real flesh and blood, every scene of feud or merri-
hold trumpery, with pots and the numerous rustic admirers, ment for miles round. In cold
WASHINGTON kettles dangling beneath; and who beset every portal to her weather he was distinguished
he beheld himself bestriding heart, keeping a watchful and by a fur cap, surmounted with
IRVING a pacing mare, with a colt angry eye upon each other, but a flaunting fox’s tail; and when
at her heels, setting out for ready to fly out in the common the folks at a country gathering
Kentucky, Tennessee,—or cause against any new com- descried this well-known crest
mouth; the pigeons were snug- the Lord knows where! petitor. at a distance, whisking about
ly put to bed in a comfortable among a squad of hard rid-
pie, and tucked in with a cov- When he entered the Among these, the most for- ers, they always stood by for
erlet of crust; the geese were house, the conquest of his midable was a burly, roaring, a squall. Sometimes his crew
swimming in their own gravy; heart was complete. It was roystering blade, of the name would be heard dashing along
and the ducks pairing cosily in one of those spacious farm- of Abraham, or, according to past the farmhouses at mid-
dishes, like snug married cou- houses, with high-ridged but the Dutch abbreviation, Brom night, with whoop and halloo,
ples, with a decent competency lowly sloping roofs, built in Van Brunt, the hero of the like a troop of Don Cossacks;
of onion sauce. In the porkers the style handed down from country round, which rang and the old dames, startled out
he saw carved out the future the first Dutch settlers; the with his feats of strength and of their sleep, would listen for
sleek side of bacon, and juicy low projecting eaves form- hardihood. He was broad- a moment till the hurry-scurry
relishing ham; not a turkey but ing a piazza along the front, shouldered and double-jointed, had clattered by, and then ex-
he beheld daintily trussed up, capable of being closed up in with short curly black hair, claim, “Ay, there goes Brom
with its gizzard under its wing, bad weather. Under this were E l i s e M at i c h and a bluff but not unpleasant Bones and his gang!” The
and, peradventure, a necklace hung flails, harness, various countenance, having a min- neighbors looked upon him
of savory sausages; and even utensils of husbandry, and nets ready to be spun; in another, his mind was at an end, and gled air of fun and arrogance. with a mixture of awe, admira-
bright chanticleer himself lay for fishing in the neighboring a quantity of linsey-woolsey his only study was how to From his Herculean frame tion, and good-will; and, when
sprawling on his back, in a side river. Benches were built along just from the loom; ears of In-
From his Herculean frame gain the affections of the peer- and great powers of limb he any madcap prank or rustic
dish, with uplifted claws, as if the sides for summer use; and dian corn, and strings of dried and great powers of limb he less daughter of Van Tassel. had received the nickname of brawl occurred in the vicinity,
craving that quarter which his a great spinning-wheel at one apples and peaches, hung in In this enterprise, however, he BROM BONES, by which he always shook their heads, and
chivalrous spirit disdained to end, and a churn at the other, gay festoons along the walls,
had received the nickname of had more real difficulties than was universally known. He warranted Brom Bones was at
ask while living. showed the various uses to mingled with the gaud of red BROM BONES, by which he generally fell to the lot of a was famed for great knowl- the bottom of it.
As the enraptured Ichabod which this important porch peppers; and a door left ajar knight-errant of yore, who sel- edge and skill in horseman-
fancied all this, and as he might be devoted. From this gave him a peep into the best
was universally known. dom had anything but giants, ship, being as dexterous on
rolled his great green eyes over piazza the wondering Ichabod parlor, where the claw-footed enchanters, fiery dragons, and horseback as a Tartar. He was
the fat meadow lands, the rich entered the hall, which formed chairs and dark mahogany such like easily conquered ad- foremost at all races and cock
fields of wheat, of rye, of buck- the centre of the mansion, and tables shone like mirrors; and- mantelpiece; strings of vari- open, displayed immense trea- versaries, to contend with and fights; and, with the ascen-
wheat, and Indian corn, and the the place of usual residence. irons, with their accompany- ous-colored birds eggs were sures of old silver and well- had to make his way merely dancy which bodily strength
orchards burdened with ruddy Here rows of resplendent pew- ing shovel and tongs, glistened suspended above it; a great mended china. through gates of iron and always acquires in rustic life, Editor’s Note: The PCN&R
fruit, which surrounded the ter, ranged on a long dresser, from their covert of aspara- ostrich egg was hung from the From the moment Ichabod brass, and walls of adamant to was the umpire in all disputes, is serializing “The Legend of
warm tenement of Van Tassel, dazzled his eyes. In one cor- gus tops; mock-oranges and centre of the room, and a cor- laid his eyes upon these re- the castle keep, where the lady setting his hat on one side, and Sleepy Hollow,” published in
his heart yearned after the dam- ner stood a huge bag of wool, conch-shells decorated the ner cupboard, knowingly left gions of delight, the peace of of his heart was confined; all giving his decisions with an 1820.
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Legal Notices Support Groups at Putnam Hospital for


Pulmonary Patients and Those Grieving
LEGAL NOTICE • Putnam Hospital Center’s Learn how you can gain sup-
TOWN OF PUTNAM VALLEY
Pursuant to provisions of section 4-120 & 4-122 of the SUPERVISOR (Vote for one) Pulmonary Support Group port and comfort during this
State of New York Election Law, Dawn V. Powell DEM/IND will hold its next meeting on difficult time. Hospice Care
official notice of the General Election publication by Robert V. Tendy REP/CON Monday, November 9, from 1 in Westchester & Putnam,
Putnam County Board of Elections is hereby given: JUSTICE (Vote for one)
Gina Capone DEM/REP/IND/CON to 2pm, in the PHC conference Inc., and Putnam Hospital
General Election, Tuesday, November 3, 2009 COUNCILMAN (Vote for two) room adjacent to the Michael Center are cosponsoring two
Polls are open from 6:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M. Christopher Lieberman DEM/IND T. Weber Auditorium at the free workshops on coping
All polling places in Putnam County are open for voting. Wendy M. Whetsel DEM/CON/WOR hospital, which is located with the holidays when you
Jacqueline Annabi REP/CON at 670 Stoneleigh Avenue
Patty Villanova REP are grieving.
PROPOSAL NUMBER ONE, AN AMENDMENT
Amendment to section 1 of article 14 of the Constitution, in relation to the Samuel E. Davis IND in Carmel. Allison Stowell, The two separate sessions
use of certain forest preserve lands by National Grid to construct a 46 kV HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT (Vote for one) a nutrition coordinator and will be held on Monday, No-
power line along State Route 56 in St. Lawrence County. Earl C. Smith REP/CON registered dietitian with Han- vember 9, and Monday, No-
The proposed amendment would authorize the Legislature Mark H. Pawera IND naford Supermarkets, will be vember 23, both from 6:30
to convey up to six acres of forest preserve land along
State Route 56 in St. Lawrence County to National Grid TOWN OF SOUTHEAST the guest speaker. to 8pm at Putnam Hospital
for construction of a power line. In exchange, National TOWN JUSTICE (Vote for two) The group is designed for Center, which is located at
Grid would convey to the State at least 10 acres of forest Gregory L. Folchetti REP/IND/CON patients and families of those 670 Stoneleigh Avenue in
land in St. Lawrence County, to be incorporated into the Richard W. Vercollone REP/IND/CON living with pulmonary issues/ Carmel.
forest preserve. The land to be conveyed by National COUNCILMAN (Vote for two)
Grid to the State must be at least equal in value to the Robert S. Cullen REP/CON conditions/diseases. Regis- The programs will be pre-
land conveyed to National Grid by the State. Shall the Elizabeth D. Hudak REP/IND/CON tration is not required for s e n t e d b y Va l e r i e B r a u n ,
proposed amendment be approved? Joseph P. DePaola IND the free group meetings. For L M S W, B e r e a v e m e n t C o -
YES [ ] NO [ ] HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT (Vote for one) further information, please ordinator, Hospice Care in
Kevin J. Palmer DEM/IND/CON
Michael E. Bruen REP call 845-279-5711, Ext. 2482. Westchester & Putnam, Inc.
PROPOSAL NUMBER TWO, AN AMENDMENT
Amendment to article 3 of the Constitution, in relation • The holidays are always a The workshops are free but
to authorizing the Legislature to allow prisoners to VILLAGE OF BREWSTER stressful time but especially pre-registration is required
voluntarily perform work for nonprofit organizations. MAYOR (Vote for one) so when you are trying to cope by calling 914-666-4228,
The proposed amendment would authorize the Legislature James J. Schoenig REP/BFB with the loss of a loved one. ext. 492.
to pass legislation to permit inmates in state and local VILLAGE JUSTICE (Vote for one)
correctional facilities to perform work for nonprofit Richard L. O’Rourke REP
organizations. Shall the proposed amendment be approved? TRUSTEE (Vote for two)
YES [ ] NO [ ] Christine M. Piccini
Teresa P. Stockburger
REP/BFB
REP/BFB Legal Notices
Copies of the above proposals may be obtained at:
Putnam County Board of Elections LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE
1 Geneva Road. Brewster, NY 10509 (845) 278-6970 WT 10/2009
or online @ NOTICE TO BIDDERS Notice of Formation Loftus Associates, LLC Please be advised that
WWW.ELECTIONS.STATE.NY.US TOWN OF PHILIPSTOWN of ALLEGIANCE Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. October 19, 2009 the Planning Board will
HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT STRATEGIES, LLC, a NYS of State (SSNY) on 9-15-09. Notice is hereby given be meeting on October 24,
PROPOSAL NUMBER THREE, Sealed proposals will be Limited Liability Company Office in Putnam County. t h a t t h e To w n o f P u t n a m 2009, at
COUNTY PROPOSITION NUMBER ONE received by the undersigned (LLC). Arts. of Org. filed SSNY design .Agent of LLC Va l l e y h a s r e c e i v e d a 10 am with Applicant Dino
The County Executive has the power to initiate reductions Town Clerk of the Town of with Secretary of State of upon whom process may be wetlands application from DeRiggi, Peekskill Hollow
in appropriations when budgeted revenues are insufficient. Philipstown at her office NY (SSNY) on 8/19/09. served. SSNY shall mail the following applicant: Road, TM# 73.-2-21. The
Should the Legislature be given the same power? in the Town Hall, 238 Main NY Office Location: copy of process to United WT 22/09 Planning Board will be
YES [ ] NO [ ] Street, Cold Spring, New PUTNAM County. SSNY States Corporation Agents, Michael Starn conducting an on site visit.
York is designated as agent upon I n c . , 7 0 1 4 1 3 t h Av e n u e , 1Chippewa Road
JUSTICE(S) OF THE SUPREME COURT 10516 until 2:00 PM on whom process against the Suite 202, Brooklyn, NY TM# 51.81-1-37
9TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT (Vote for four) October 28, 2009 when the LLC may be served. SSNY 11228. Purpose: Any lawful LEGAL NOTICE
Francesca E. Connolly DEM/WOR same will be publicly opened shall mail a copy of any activity. ADVERTISEMENT
and read aloud for the sale to process against the LLC LEGAL NOTICE
David Steinberg DEM /WOR LEGAL NOTICE Public Notice: FOR BIDS
James Hubert DEM/IND/WOR the Town of Philipstown of served upon him/her to C/O Sealed bids will be
Jeffrey A. Cohen DEM/IND/CON/WOR B I T U M I N O U S JEFF COOK, 10 GROVE Notice of Formation of Vi l l a g e o f C o l d S p r i n g
CONCRETE FURNISHED, C O U RT, C O L D S P R I N G , Marvik Solutions, LLC. Planning Board will be accepted by the Village of
Orazio R. Bellantoni REP/IND/CON/RTL meeting at the Village Hall, Cold Spring up until 2:00
Charley Wood REP/IND/CON DELIVERED & LAID IN NY 10516. Purpose: Any Arts. of Org. filed with
PLACE lawful activity. NY Dept. of State on 85 Main Street, Cold Spring P.M. on Friday, the 6th day
Charles E. Stewart REP/ CON on Tuesday, October 27 at of November, 2009 for labor
William L. Maher REP B I T U M I N O U S 9/22/09. Office location:
CONCRETE FOB LEGAL NOTICE P u t n a m C o u n t y. S e c . o f 7:30 pm to conduct a public and materials required for
James Alexander Burke RTL Notice of Formation hearing on the the intended the "Energy Conservation
Mary N. Clark RTL CALCIUM CHLORIDE State designated as agent
DELIVERED o f B E Q U I TA , L L C , a of LLC upon whom process construction of an addition Project" proposed for the
Stasia T. Vogel RTL NYS Limited Liability to the building at 144 Main Wastewater Treatment Plant,
COUNTY SHERIFF (Vote for one) WA S H E D SAND against it may be served and
DELIVERED & FOB Company (LLC). Articles shall mail process to the Street and the intended 53 Fair Street, Highway
Kevin J. McConville DEM of Organization filed with change in the use of the Garage, 49 Fair Street and
Donald B. Smith REP/IND/CON #2 FUEL OIL DELIVERED principal business address:
D I E S E L F U E L the Secretary of State of 30 Ivy Hill Rd., Brewster, building. After the public Wa t e r Tr e a t m e n t P l a n t a t
Jim Borkowski WOR NY (SSNY) on 09/04/2009. hearing, the Planning Board 200 Fishkill Road, Cold
COUNTY CORONER (Vote for one) DELIVERED NY 10509. Purpose: any
BANK RUN DELIVERED Office location: Putnam lawful purpose. will continue its discussion Spring, New York.
Michael J. Nesheiwat REP/IND/CON County. SSNY is designated on the development of a The labor and materials
LEGISLATOR DISTRICT #1 (Vote for one) & FOB FILL DELIVERED required for the Energy
Vincent M. Tamagna REP/IND/CON & FOB as agent upon whom process LEGAL NOTICE Planning Board application
TAILINGS DELIVERED against it may be served. that would assist community Conservation Project
LEGISLATOR DISTRICT #4 (Vote for one) The address to which the NOTICE IS HEREBY members in navigating the include: replacement of all
Mark R. Armon DEM/IND & FOB GIVEN that a public hearing e x i s t i n g f l u o r e s c e n t T- 1 2
Mary F. Conklin REP/CON I N S T A L L AT I O N O F SSNY shall mail a copy planning process.
GUIDE RAIL AND of any process against the will be held before the lamps and magnetic ballasts
LEGISLATOR DISTRICT #7 (Vote for one) LLC served upon him/her is: County Executive of the with T-8 lamps and electronic
Daniel G. Birmingham REP/IND/CON FURNISHING OF GUIDE County of Putnam at Room ballasts, replacement of all
RAIL MATERIAL C/O Rebecca M. Bardes, 32 LEGAL NOTICE
WA S H E D C R U S H E D Bank Street, Cold Spring, 3 0 0 o f t h e C o u n t y O ff i c e TOWN OF PUTNAM incandescent lamps with
STONE DELIVERED & NY 10516. Purpose of LLC: Building, 40 Gleneida VALLEY ZONING compact fluorescent lamps
TOWN OF CARMEL to engage in any lawful act Avenue, Carmel, New York at the village of Cold Spring
SUPERVISOR (Vote for one) FOB BOARD OF APPEALS
M A N U FA C T U R E D or activity. 10512 on the 20th day of N O T I C E Wastewater Treatment plant,
David M. Wilson DEM/WOR October, 2009 at 2:22 P.M. Water Treatment plant and
Kenneth R. Schmitt REP/IND/CON CRUSHED ITEM 4 LEGAL NOTICE concerning: Highway Garage.
COUNCILMAN (Vote for two) DELIVERED & FOB Work Session Beginning at
STONE FILLINGS Notice of Qualification A LOCAL LAW 6:30 PM – Communications A written statement of the
Suzanne F. McDonough DEM/IND of HUDSON EAGLE To A m e n d C h a p t e r 4 1 , work involved in the Energy
Marc K. Pekowsky DEM/WOR DELIVERED & FOB Notice is hereby given
Meeting the specifications LLC. Authority filed with Section 41 5 of the Putnam to interested parties that Conservation Project and
Greg Ellner REP/CON Secretary of State of NY County Code Entitled of bid requirements is on
Frank D. Lombardi REP/IND/CON of the Town of Philipstown a Public Hearing will be
highway Department. Copies ( S S N Y ) o n 0 9 / 11 / 2 0 0 9 . "Designation of Official held by the Putnam Valley file with Village Clerk. All
of the specifications may O ff i c e l o c a t i o n : P u t n a m Depositories", as well as Zoning Board of Appeals on bidders may schedule and
be obtained from the office C o u n t y. LLC formed Section 41 10 Entitled Thursday, October 29, 2009 attend a pre-proposal "walk
TOWN OF KENT in Delaware (DE) on "Purchase of Investments" through meeting" at the
PROPOSAL NUMBER FOUR, of said Town Clerk at the at 7:30 PM at Town Hall, 265
above address. The right is 09/09/2009. SSNY adopted by the Putnam Oscawana Lake Road for above mentioned locations
TOWN PROPOSITION NUMBER ONE designated as agent of County Legislature on, prior to submitting their
SHOULD THE TERM OF OFFICE OF SUPERVISOR OF reserved to reject any and all the purpose of considering
bids. All purchase contracts LLC upon whom process October 6, 2009, Resolution the following petitions bids.
THE TOWN OF KENT BE EXTENDED FROM TWO YEARS against it may be served. R#277. Copies of the written
TO FOUR YEARS COMMENCING JANUARY 1, 2010. awarded pursuant to this and requests together with
notice shall be subject to SSNY shall mail process This Local Law designates all other matters that may statement of the Energy
YES [ ] NO [ ] to: The LLC, 31 Private the following banks and trust Conservation Project
the provisions of Section properly come before the
103 A, 103 B and 103 D of Way, Garrison NY 10524. companies for deposit of Board at this time. and bid requirements are
SUPERVISOR (Vote for one) Address to be maintained monies up to a maximum available from the Village
Katherine M. Doherty REP/IND/CON/ROK the General Municipal Law. AGENDA
DATED: October 14, 2009 in DE: 160 Greentree Dr., amount of $30,000,000 per Held over case Clerk on request. Bidders
Yolanda D. Cappelli REP/IND/CON/ROK Ste. 101, Dover DE 19904. company: JP Morgan Chase, should contact the Village
TOWN JUSTICE (Vote for two) TINA MERANDO 1)Acosta, Anthony 20
TOWN CLERK A r t s . o f O rg . f i l e d w i t h TD Bank, HSBC, Key Bank, Rockhill Rd 62.11-1-67 R3 Clerk to schedule a date and
J. Peter Collins DEM/REP/IND/CON/ROK D E S e c y. o f S t a t e , 4 0 1 M&T Bank, Wells Fargo; and time for a pre-proposal walk
Kevin L. Douchkoff DEM/REP/IND/CON/ROK TOWN OF Philipstown Request a side yard
Federal St., Ste. 4, Dover the following banks and trust variance to construct a metal through meeting. Addenda,
Maureen A. Fleming WOR DE 19901. Purpose: Any companies up to a maximum if any, will be issued only to
Joseph Esposito, Sr. WOR storage building.
lawful activities. amount of $6,000.00: 2) Piotrowski, Craig 123 those persons whose names
COUNCILMAN (Vote for two) Mahopac National Bank, and addresses are on record
Edward C. Durkee DEM/IND/WOR LEGAL NOTICE Lake Front Rd 62.10-2-2 R3
LEGAL NOTICE Provident Bank, Putnam Request variance under as having requested written
Jeff Green DEM/IND/WOR NOTICE OF FORMATION County Commercial Bank statement of the Energy
John A. Greene REP OF LIMITED LIABILITY Notice of Formation of Article XI, Section 165-
(a subsidiary of Putnam 44A(1) & (2) of the Zoning Conservation Project.
Louis D. Tartaro REP/ROK C O M PA N Y. N A M E : JDO Properties LLC. Arts. of County Savings Bank), and Bids will be publicly
Thomas F. Maxson CON/ROK KAHLUA BAILEY RILEY, Org. filed with Secy. of State Ordinance to increase
We b s t e r B a n k . I t f u r t h e r livable space by more than opened and read at 2:00 P.M.
Karl R. Rohde CON LLC. Articles of of NY (SSNY) on 8/6/09. amends Section 41 10(A) on the 6th day of November,
Receiver of Taxes (Vote for one) Organization were filed Office location: Putnam 20% and height for proposed
(2) by authorizing the addition, and lake front 2009 at the offices of the
Joyce Mitchell DEM/IND/WOR with the Secretary of State Co. SSNY designated as Commissioner of Finance Vi l l a g e o f C o l d S p r i n g ,
Jean R. Johnson REP/CON/ROK o f N e w Yo r k ( S S N Y ) o n agent of LLC upon whom variance.
to contract for the purchase New Applications Village Hall, 85 Main Street,
HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT (Vote for one) 10/02/09. Office location: process against it may be of investments by utilizing Cold Spring, New York.
Anthony F. Caravetta DEM/IND Putnam County. SSNY has served. SSNY shall mail 3)Kuttruf, Bruce &
N e w Yo r k L i q u i d A s s e t Jennifer 10 Coleman Lndg BY ORDER OF
Cris Dellaripa REP/ROK been designated as agent of process to: James O’Hagan, Fund Cadre Securities Inc, VILLAGE BOARD
Paul C. Roncallo CON/WOR the LLC upon whom process 21 Shallow Stream Rd., 62.14-1-23 R3
in which can be invested Request front yard VILLAGE OF COLD
against it may be served. Carmel, NY 10512, also a maximum amount of SPRING
TOWN OF PATTERSON SSNY shall mail a copy registered agent. Purpose: variance to construct a roof
$10,000.00. over existing deck. MARY SAARI,
PROPOSAL NUMBER FOUR, of process to the LLC, c/o any lawful activities. Copies of the Local Law VILLAGE CLERK
TOWN PROPOSITION NUMBER ONE Saidel & Saidel, P.C., 3565 4)Ronald, Kevin 141
LEGAL NOTICE are available at the Office Wood St 74.19-2-17 R1 Dated: October 19, 2009
SHALL THE ANNUAL CONTRIBUTION OF THE TOWN Crompond Road, P.O. Box of the Putnam County
OF PATTERSON FOR THE PATTERSON LIBRARY BE 308, Yorktown Heights, New Notice of Formation of Requesting a side yard
PROFITABLE VENTURES, Legislature, Room 313, 40 variance to replace two
INCREASED BY EIGHTY THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED NINETY THREE York 10598. Purpose: For Gleneida Avenue, Carmel,
($80,293) TO THE SUM OF FIVE any lawful purpose. LLC, a domestic LLC. existing sheds with one
New York 10512. large shed. LEGAL NOTICE
HUNDRED FOURTEEN THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED Arts. of Org. filed with the At the aforesaid time and
NINETY THREE DOLLARS ($514,293) ANNUALLY? SSNY on 08/04/2009. Office 5)Lantz, Michael Irma Dr Notice of Formation of I.
location: Putnam County. place all persons interested 73.17-1-30 R2 Michael Danoff LLC. Arts.
YES [ ] NO [ ] LEGAL NOTICE in the subject matter thereof of Org. Cued with Secy. of
TOWN JUSTICE (Vote for one) SSNY has been designated Request a 280 A and a rear
Notice of Formation of will be heard concerning yard set back to construct State of NY (SSNY) on
TOWN CLERK (Vote for one) KAPLAN’S KOSHER KART as agent upon whom process same.
John E. King DEM/IND/CON against the LLC may be a single family residence. 9 / 2 8 / 0 9 . O ff i c e l o c a t i o n :
L L C . A r t s . o f O rg . f i l e d This Local Law shall take 6)Starn, Douglas 1 Putnam County. Principal
COUNCILMAN (Vote for two) with Secy. of State of NY served. SSNY shall mail a effect immediately.
Kevin Burns DEM/IND copy of process to: The LLC, Chippewa Rd 51.81-1-37 business location: 42
(SSNY) on 4/24/09. Office Dated: Carmel, New York R3 F a r R e a c h Tr a i l , P u t n a m
Patricia E. Ploeger DEM location: Putnam County. 20 Cliffside Court, Garrison, October 9, 2009
Ernest J. Kassay REP/CON NY 10524. Purpose: Any Request 2 side yard Va l l e y, N Y 1 0 5 7 9 . S S N Y
SSNY designated as agent Jennifer S. Bumgarner variances, a lakefront designated as agent of
Ginny Nacerino REP/IND/CON of LLC upon whom process Lawful Purpose. Putnam County Attorney
RECEIVER OF TAXES (Vote for one) variance, lot coverage, LLC upon whom process
against it may be served. height within setback and against it may be served.
Sally A. Parfitt DEM/IND/CON SSNY shall mail process LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE SSNY shall mail process
Nanci Kalbfell REP an increase of livable space
t o : M i c h a e l T. L a m b e r t i , Notice of Formation NOTICE OF FORMATION over 20%. to: c/o Jo Backer Laird,
Esq., 180 Froehlich Farm o f S TAT H E A LT H C A R E OF LIMITED LIABILITY 7)Maragni, Flora 51 Patterson Belknap Webb &
TOWN OF PHILIPSTOWN Blvd., Woodbury, NY 11797. Tyler, 1133 Avenue of the
SUPERVISOR (Vote for one) SOLUTIONS LLC, a C O M PA N Y. N A M E : Pembrooke Ct 92.-1-77 R1
Purpose: any lawful activity. domestic LLC. Arts. of P U T N A M P R O P E RT Y Request variance under Americas, NY, NY 10036.
Richard R. Shea DEM/IND/CON Purpose: the provision of art
Matthew Mastrantone REP Org. filed with the SSNY GROUP LLC. Articles of Zoning Ordinance Article
COUNCILMAN (Vote for two) on 08/24/2009. Office Organization were filed XI, Section 165-9D to advisory services, and any
Betty L. Budney DEM/IND LEGAL NOTICE location: Putnam County. with the Secretary of State legalize a finished attic. other purposes permitted by
John J. VanTassel DEM/IND/CON Liz's Chemo Survival SSNY has been designated o f N e w Yo r k ( S S N Y ) o n 8)Glenn, Craig 6 Lee Ave applicable law.
Joselle L. Cunane REP Kits, LLC filed on June as agent upon whom process 04/16/09. Office location: 62.17-2-29 R1
Theresa J. Polhemus REP/CON 30th, 2009. Office location, against the LLC may be Putnam County. SSNY has Request variance to
ASSESSOR (Vote for one) Putnam County, NY. SSNY served. SSNY shall mail been designated as agent of increase building volume,
Brian J. Kenney REP/CON is designated as agent upon
process against the LLC may
a copy of process to: The
LLC, 530 Saw Mill River
the LLC upon whom process
against it may be served.
dormers, in non-conforming
setbacks. Send Legal
be served. SSNY shall mail
copy of process against the
Road, Elmsford, NY 10523.
Purpose: Any Lawful
SSNY shall mail a copy of
process to the LLC, 2 Fair
Miscellaneous:
9) Warex Terminal Corp.
Notices to
LLC to 63 Hamlin Road,
Mahopac NY10541. Purpose:
Purpose. Latest date upon
which LLC is to dissolve:
Street, Carmel, New York
10512. Purpose: For any
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Haldane Varsity Football Putnam Valley Varsity Football


9/11/2009 L, 28-14 @ CHESTER 9/17/2009 W, 18-13 @ HALDANE
9/17/2009 L, 18-13 PUTNAM VALLEY 9/26/2009 L, 47-30 HASTINGS
9/26/2009 L, 18-14 LINCOLN HALL 10/2/2009 L, 23-8 ALBERTUS MAGNUS
10/3/2009 L, 18-0 @ TUCKAHOE 10/9/2009 W, 30-18 IRVINGTON
10/10/2009 L, 30-7 CROTON-HARMON 10/17/2009 L, 41-6 @ CROTON-HARMON
10/17/2009 L, 23-7 @ HASTINGS 10/24/2009 1:00PM @ DOBBS FERRY
10/23/2009 7:00 PM @ VALHALLA

Yellowjackets Trip Up Haldane Gridders PV Smacked By Croton, Dobbs Is Next


depletes. After defeating game.” Entering this game Croton is the league champ
Irvington last week at the the Tigers sounded ready for and Putnam Valley will be
homecoming game, the Ti- Croton and they were ready facing an extremely tough
gers felt like they could to grab hold of this league opponent in Dobbs Ferry on
give Croton a good fight and secure a top seed in the Saturday in the first round
and possibly a win to grab sectional playoffs. of the playoffs.
a share of the league title. From the opening kick- Once the Tigers got down
When the Tigers found out o ff u n t i l t h e fi n a l w h i s t l e they just gave up and let
that Croton’s starting full- Croton executed every play Croton do whatever they
back would not play they and completely dominated wanted and they never had a
were going into this game Putnam Valley on all sides chance to win from the start.
with their eyes on a league of the ball. The Tigers just Putnam Valley will need to
championship, but Croton could not get anything going, put this game behind them
would not let them off too and after the first quarter as Saturday begins the play-
easily. they were already down 21- offs and they really need to
FROM THE During the week leading 0 . “ We g a v e u p m u c h t o o get prepared because Dobbs
FIELD up to the final game the early, we were down 21-0 Ferry will be just as tough
Tigers had a bunch of enjoy- after the first quarter. After as Croton, if not tougher.
by Alex Basso able practices and seemed a start like that it’s tough “The second the Croton
extremely prepared for this to stay in the game and stay game ended were looking
game. “Monday was a fun positive,” said Marcus Gi- into next week” Givan said.
day of conditioning, Tues- van. The team just gave up “ We p l a y D o b b s , a t e a m
When a football team such d a y a n d We d n e s d a y w e r e early and once they were just as tough as Croton. We
as Putnam Valley gets moved double practices of offense down they knew they could can’t give up yet, we have
down from Class B to Class and defense, and Thursday not come back, and when one more game to play” said
C and they are having some was nasty outside so the your team has that sort of Marcus Givan. Well, as PV
success, they begin feel- coaches let us out early attitude you will never get had hoped, the season will
ing very confident and even and we watched a lot of back into the game. continue and they will be in
unbeatable. Then, meeting film,” said tackle Gerardo The Tigers were defeated the playoffs, and they will
high-powered Class C teams Alvarez. “All together it 41-6, and were given their need to improve this week
such as Hastings and Cro- was a fun week of practice third loss of the season, or Saturday will end their
ton, their confidence quickly and we were ready for this f i n i s h i n g 3 - 3 . Wi t h t h a t season.

P u t n a m Va l l e y X C Put Valley Volleyball


by B.J. O'Brien another 11-yard touchdown
pass from Cobucci to Fla-
He didn't think his team
played that badly consider-
B.J. O’B R i E n
just like he has in the past.
"He will run through a
Comes Up Short Struggles but Has Fun
Despite playing well in herty. The score was 23-0 ing that injuries have forced wall for you," s aid Coach by Mike Horton “We have a young girls team. by Mike Horton five games. “They took the
the second half, the Haldane after a successful point-after them to play quite a few Percacciolo. I am excited to see how we first game but we responded
High School football team kick attempt. players who don't have much The Putnam Valley HS boys grow the rest of this season, The Putnam Valley HS vol- well in the second game,” said
fell to a tough Hastings Cen- Despite being down by experience. GAME NOTES: and girls cross country teams and next year, as well.” leyball team dropped its last Henkels. “We played very well
tral High School team 23-7 such a big deficit, the Blue The coach pointed out ran twice this week. Saturday It was not exactly a great three games. Monday brought in the second, third, and fourth
on Saturday. Devils showed a lot of heart that eight starters on offense The Blue Devils will travel the Tigers competed in the finish, but all five girls who a loss to Ossining, Friday to games, it just got away from
The loss dropped the Blue in the second half and didn't were sophomores. to Valhalla Friday night. The Green Mountain Invitational in participated turned in career Pawling, and Tuesday to Cro- us in the last game.”
Devils to 0-6 on the season. allow Hastings to score any The biggest scare in the game starts at 7pm. Pawling, and Wednesday Put best times. Casey Leake fin- ton. Despite the sub-par play so The Tigers got stellar play
Hastings improved to 5-1. more points for the remainder game came when quarterback Although the Vikings are Valley ran in the league meet ished 12th at 25:25 and Siobhan far this year, there have been from Davoli, who had 15 digs,
Hastings scored early in the of the game. Raf ael Famig h etti, wh o is 5-0, Coach Percacciolo be- at Croton Point Park. Divernieri finished 14th with some bright spots to the season. Turner added 11 kills to go
first quarter on an 11 yard Haldane scored its only a l s o a l i n e b a c k e r, s p e c i a l lieves his team can beat them. The Green Mountain Invita- a time of 25:35; both won All- Put Valley traveled to Os- with her 13 digs, and Carey
touchdown pass from Luca points on a one-yard touch- teams player, and started the That is because Haldane tional at Lakeside L e a g u e h o n- sining for a league game and Berry had four kills and five
Cobucci to Kevin Flaherty. down run by John McGuire. se a so n a s a r u n n i n g b a c k , has had to play a tougher Park went well “We have a ors. Audrey lost in three straight games. blocks. Cassandra Girvalo also
The two-point conversion That was followed by the was down on the field with schedule. for the Tigers. “I young girls Malek’s time “We played really well in the played well with six kills and
attempt was successful and extra-point kick by Rafael what appeared to be a knee "I feel we are prepared," was pleased with of 26:40 was third game,” said coach Heather 11 assists.
made the score 8-0. Famighetti to make the score injury. However, after sit- he said. the way they ran,” team. I am good for 17 th , Henkels. “I thought we would League opponent Croton
I n t h e s e c o n d q u a r t e r, 23-7. ting out a few plays he was Running back Derek O'Dell said Coach Jerry excited to see Shelley Sper- be able to win it and force hosted Putnam Valley on Tues-
Brandon Abrahante scored Blue Devils head coach back under center. was in uniform for Haldane Zupan. “We are go- ling finished a fourth game. But Ossining day, and the Tigers lost again
ing to come back to how we grow 22nd with a finished up strong.” in straight games. Davoli had
on a one-yard touchdown run. Tony Percacciolo was proud "He is like Gumby," Coach against Hastings but was held
The two-point conversion of the fact that his team Percacciolo said, adding that out of action because he has Lakeside Park in the rest of this time of 27:55, Nicole Turner had two aces, another solid game with 14
two weeks for the and Amanda four kills, nine assists, and digs, and Turner was good,
attempt was successful once didn't give up despite fall- he wasn't worried at first been banged up. Coach Per-
Northern County season, and Hefner was seven digs in the loss. Amanda as well, adding four kills and
again and Hastings extended ing behind by such a large when he saw one of his best cacciolo pointed out that he
its lead to 16-0. deficit in the first half. players laying on the field could possibly play against Championships next year, 25th at 30:14. Davoli had three kills, seven nine assists.
and I wanted to give The boys ran digs and Amanda Materasso “Every game somebody did
The Yellowjackets scored "They raised their inten- because he knew he would Valhalla.
them a chance to run
as well.” well in the race
again later in the quarter on sity level up," he said. b o u n c e b a c k a n d b e o k a y, also played well, adding four something to show me they
here before then.” for the league kills and five digs. got better,” said Henkels. “We
The Tigers were missing a championship. Putnam Valley On Friday Put Valley lost played hard all year, and we
few runners but still managed beat out Hen Hud, Croton, and a tough game to Pawling in had fun.”

Philipstown Little League to end up with a sixth place Peekskill, however they could
finish out of 12 teams. not beat Ossining. 49-48 was
Fortunately for Putnam Val- the final score to a great race Put Valley Girls’ Soccer
2009 - 2010 General Meeting ley, Jim Hertzel was there, and between the two teams. “We
he led the Tigers, finishing 3rd had a great lead over them,” Team Drops Two Games
& Board of Directors Voting with a time of 17:12. Richie said Zupan. “But Ossining has
Cianelli came in 19th with a a great pack running mentality
time of 18:33, Logan Bagarozy and that gave them the win.”
by Mike Horton
a good team looking to get
a good playoff spot. Goalie
Kim Schneider had 21 saves
finished 25th with a time of Hertzel, who has been strong The Putnam Valley High in the loss.
Thursday, October 29th 2009 at 7:30 p.m. 18:47, Max Ringbom finished all year for the Tigers and is girls soccer team lost its two The Tigers did a bit better
63rd at 20:59, Austin Levesque shooting for a second straight games last week. last Tuesday, but not by much.
North Highlands Fire House – Community Room finished 68th at 21:13 and state championship appear- It’s been a tough year for PV went up against another
Robert Tendy finished 74th ance, notched a first place the Tigers so far, and they strong team in Haldane and
at 21:51. finish with a time of 17:10. only have a few games left lost, 6-1. An unassisted goal
All Parents, Players, Managers, Coaches and Community Members The girls did not have enough Richie Cianelli placed third to add on to their one win by Ashley Marks and 15 saves
are invited to attend this very important meeting. runners to place in the event, at 17:58, Logan Bagarozy fin- this season. by Schneider were the only
but Casey Leake paced the ished 5th with a time of 18:02. Friday Putnam Valley went bright spots in the loss.
team and finished with a time Tom Faraone finished fourth up against league opponent The Tigers have their last
The League President, Eddie Barry will provide of 27:11. at 18:55. Hen Hud, which has been game today (Thursday) at
At Croton Point Park, the The Tigers will compete next one of the better teams in home against another tough
a current status of the league, summarize successes & girls finished fourth out of four in the Coaches’ invitational at League D all year long. The opponent in Westlake.
disappointments of 2009, review preparations for 2010 and advise teams. “I was very pleased with Bowdoin Park on Saturday. Tigers were shut out, 9-0, by
the girls’ times,” said Zupan.
of proposed upcoming long-term capital improvements.

Afterward, an open forum will be moderated for all league


participants – parents, players, managers and coaches.
This is your chance to comment on
where you would like to see the league improve.

The meeting will close with the


2010 PLL Board of Director Voting.

Please attend this meeting and let us know how


we can make our league the best it can be for your children.

Support your local Little League!


Support your Board of Directors!
Pizza and soft drinks will be served.
Wednesday, October 21, 2009 T HE P UTNAM C OUNTY N EWS A ND R ECORDER Page 19

SPORTS
A Good Week For The Blue Devils Mixed Results, High Emotions PVHS Gets Festive
Moves Them Towards Sectionals During Spirit Week

Fred Kohut

Annie Chesnut
Football and basketball star Marcus Givan, left, poses
between class with class advisor and high school health
teacher, Kurt Worell, both wearing their yellow T-shirts.
The Haldane JV Boys’ Soccer team had three games this past week: a thrilling 2-2 tie
against Putnam Valley with two 4-minute overtimes, a 7-2 win against Pawling and a by Annie Chesnut balloons, posters, banners, and
0-6 loss against North Salem. Pictured from left, front row: Matt Marino, Aidan Draper, more. Most of the seniors wore
Jack McCann, Trevor Van Brunt, Ander Stebbe-Glorius; back row: Coach Ahmed, Jake Putnam Valley High School every yellow-colored item in
Heitman, Edmund Fitzgerald, Simon Close, Aidan Gallagher, Jay Marchese (on the net), celebrated its annual Spirit their respective wardrobes,
James Rubino, Johnny Rotando, Ciaran Dillon, Robby Schartener, Jason Kane-Seitz, Jack Week from October 5 through topped off by bright yellow
Quigley, Patrick Daponte. Not pictured: Albert Bajsicki. 9. In addition to the traditional class T-shirts emblazoned with
pep rally and bonfire, fol- the words “Life’s a Beach.”
lowed by a spirited football The now ten-year-old school
Tigers FH Ends Stellar Week with Loss win over Irvington, there was has never been short on spirit,
a powder-puff football game, with well over half of its stu-
by Mike Horton almost completely by the Put- The Tigers beat Panas 2-1 an art challenge, and each day dents participating in inter-
nam Valley field hockey team. on Friday to reach Saturday’s was a separate celebration: scholastic athletics, a strong
The Putnam Valley HS field Saturday the Tigers faced championship game. Hannah Monday was Wild Wild West student government, a tradition
hockey team beat Yorktown Lakeland in the tournament’s Tavella and Amanda DeChent day; Tuesday was Twin Day; of volunteerism, and a core
and Walter Panas High School- championship round. Put Val- each scored unassisted goals. Wednesday was Superhero group of enthusiastic staff ad-
sthis past week, but dropped a ley was shut out 5-0. Emma Daley had six saves in the Day; Thursday was Blue & visors who steer each class’s
game to Lakeland on Saturday. Bozek had two goals and an win, and Panas got its only White Day; and Friday was activities.
Fred Kohut This weekend Putnam Val- assist for the Hornets. Megan goal from Kerri Rabbit. Color Wars. Members of the The high school’s main
Top Above: Katlyn Mastrantone drives upfield against Pawling. Above: Tatiana Gilmartin ley hosted the first Cortesi Bozek added a goal and two Putnam Valley took a trip to senior Class of 2010, whose hallway was a sea of yellow
stops Dover as the team went 3 for 3 this week with wins of 6-1 over Putnam Valley, 5-2 Classic, a tournament held assists, Bridget McGovern Yorktown Tuesday and came class color is yellow, festooned streamers. Other designated
over Pawling and 4-2 over Dover. The Blue Devils get ready for Sectional action with for teammate Kelly Cortesi, had a goal and an assist and back with a 1-0 victory. DeCh- the high school building en- halls were decorated in red,
games against North Salem on Tuesday and Kennedy Catholic on Thursday. who passed away in July of Shannon Scavelli added a goal ent scored the lone goal, which trance in the early hours of green, and purple, the class
2008. Fox Lane, Lakeland, as well. Goalie Tianna Daley doubled as the game winner. October 9 with streamers, me- colors of the junior, sopho-
Send sports news and photos and Walter Panas all competed
in the event that was funded
made 18 saves for Putnam
Valley.
It was unassisted. tallic gold and bright yellow more, and freshman classes.

to editor@pcnr.com
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