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''That All May Be One'' Friars Hymn Competition Winners Announced       Pastoral musician Steven Ottományi and Paulist Father Ricky Manalo have been chosen as winners of the hymn competition, "That All May Be One," sponsored by the National Association of Pastoral Musicians (NPM) and the Friars of the Atonement. Both of the winning entries are based on the praye... More ... Earth Day Celebration at Museum of Hudson Highlands       On Saturday, April 21 and Sunday, April 22 from 11am until 3pm celebrate our planet with a weekend of earthly activities sponsored by Taylor Recycling. We only have one earth; learn how to protect it. Make crafts and origami frogs from recycled products, take a guided trail hike and explore the bio... More ... April is National Pet First Aid Awareness Month       April is the perfect month to treat your pet with a gift that could help save its life - a pet first aid class for you and a pet first aid kit for Tabby or King from the American Red Cross in Greater New York (ARC/ GNY). Why April? Well, besides Animal Cruelty Prevention Month and Pets Are Wonderf... More ... New York's Hudson Valley Tourism Business Grows       Hudson Valley Tourism, Inc. reports a continued boom in tourism, making the region one of the hottest in New York State. According to a recent study commissioned by the Association of Convention and Visitors Bureaus of New York State, over 58,000 people were employed in tourism jobs in the 10-count... More ... Hudson Valley Hospital Blood Drive Date Moved to April 16       The blood drive scheduled at Hudson Valley Hospital Center for Thursday, April 19 has been moved to Monday, April 16 from 10am to 9pm in the Wagner Conference Room. Please give the gift of life. Hudson Valley Hospital Center and Hudson Valley Blood Services are partnering for this important event. ... More ... Keep the River Clean With the Great Hudson River Sweep       On Saturday, April 28 from 9am until 12pm join in with thousands of others all along the Hudson to pitch in and keep it clean! The Great Hudson River Sweep - a rewarding way to help celebrate Earth Day. Meet at Cornwall Landing with work gloves and sturdy shoes. Bring lunch and hand sanitizer. More ... Extreme Makeover Crew Lands in Putnam County       Ty Pennington, Michael Moloney, Tanya McQueen, Alure Home Improvement and the support team for the ABC hit reality show Extreme Makeover: Home Edition arrived in Putnam County recently to help two not-for-profit organizations that "do good things for kids. More ... All-America Selections Announces 2007 Seed-Grown Flowers and Vegetables Winners       All-America Selections, a non-profit organization that evaluates new seed-grown flowers and vegetables, announced its first round of 2007 winners to commemorate its 75th anniversary. The four winners are exemplary new additions for annual and vegetable gardens. More ... Amazing Amphibian Hike at Kenridge Farm       On Saturday, April 14, at 10am, the Museum of the Hudson Highlands presents an "Amazing Amphibian Hike." Take a close look at how the salamander and frog adapt to survive in their unique habitats at the Museum's Kenridge Farm location, Route 9W, Cornwall. Meet several live examples of these fascina... More ... New York Housing Market Slows Slightly in February       Sales of existing single-family homes in New York state in February slowed slightly compared to February 2006, but remained at typical levels for the market, according to preliminary single-family sales data accumulated by the New York State Association of REALTORS ®. More ... Prostate Education Program Cancelled       The Dutchess County Unit of theAmerican Cancer Society and the Man to Man Prostate Cancer Education & Information Support Program announces that they have to cancel their April 5 meeting due to logistics. Please call your Dutchess County office of the American Cancer Society, 845- 452-2635 for info... More ... May Safety and Preparedness Classes in Putnam/West Point Offered by Red Cross       May safety and preparedness classes offered by the American Red Cross in Greater New York (ARC/GNY) - Putnam/ West Point will be held at the organization's West Point location, at The Lawlor Building in Patterson and at Saint Basil's Academy in Garrison. More ... Roofers Recruit Apprentices       The Joint Apprenticeship Committee for the United Union of Roofers, Waterproofers, and Allied Workers, Local 8, will conduct recruitment on March 30 for six apprentices, State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith announced today. Applications can be obtained in person only at the local, 467 Dean S... More ... Central Hudson's Enhanced Low-Income Assistance Program Approved       Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation's enhanced low-income assistance program has been approved by the New York State Public Service Commission (PSC). More ... Holy Week Begins at First Presbyterian Church       Come and celebrate the spirituality of Holy Week at First Presbyterian Church of Philipstown, 10 Academy St., in Cold Spring. More ... Helping Children Deal with Change and Loss Focus of Program to be Held at Putnam Hospital       On Thursday, April 26th, Putnam Hospital Center and Hospice Care in Westchester & Putnam, Inc., will offer a free program that will teach parents, teachers, child care providers and other caregivers techniques to help children deal with change and loss. More ... Putnam Hospital Center to Offer One-Day Prepared Childbirth Class       The Birthing Center at Putnam Hospital Center has scheduled its next one-day prepared childbirth class for Saturday, April 28th, from 9am to 5pm, at the hospital at 670 Stoneleigh Avenue in Carmel. More ... Putnam Hospital Center to Offer Free Program on the Sun and Your Skin       On Wednesday, April 25th, Putnam Hospital Center will offer a free program, open to the community, on the sun and its effects. "The Impact of Sun on Your Skin" will be presented by Carmel dermatologist Cindy Hoffman, MD. Dr. Hoffman will discuss the impact of the sun, who is at risk for sun damage... More ... Free Lunch, Listen and Learn Cancer Programs to be Held at Putnam Hospital       Putnam Hospital Center's Department of Oncology Services and Cancer Care, Inc., will sponsor a two programs for cancer patients and their families this spring. The facilitated teleconference series, which will include a light lunch, will be held from 1:30 to 2:30pm in Conference Room C on the thir... More ... Holy Week and Easter Observed at St. Philip's Church in the Highlands       St. Philip's Church in the Highlands will celebrate Easter with the following schedule: -Thursday, April 5, Holy Thursday: 7:30pm Holy Communion in the Church, candlelight service with Stripping of the Altar; -Friday, April 6, Good Friday: 7:30pm in the Church, More ... Free Copies of Putnam Hospital Center Spring 2007 Wellness Calendar now Available       Spring is officially here and with it, Putnam Hospital Center is offering its free Spring 2007 Wellness Calendar. The six-page calendar provides information on the community services, support groups, community education programs, cancer-related services, professional education programs, childbirth... More ... Putnam Hospital will Offer Free Pets and the Newborn Class       On Saturday, April 21, beginning at 10:30am, Putnam Hospital Center's maternity department will offer a Pets and the Newborn Class in its Birthing Center, located at the hospital at 670 Stoneleigh Avenue in Carmel. This special class will offer tips on how to introduce your house pet(s) to your ne... More ... Emotions and Diabetes Care Focus of Putnam Hospital Diabetes Support Group       The next meeting of Putnam Hospital Center's free Diabetes Support & Education Group will be held on Tuesday, April 17th, at 6pm, in the ground floor cafe classrooms at the hospital, located at 670 Stoneleigh Avenue in Carmel. More ... Paschal Triduum at Our Lady of Loretto       The Pashcal Triduum (Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Holy Saturday) is the holiest time of year for Christians. Forty days of solemn preparation during the season of Lent culminates with our commemoration and celebration of Christ's Death and Resurrection during the Triduum and Easter. More ... Handicapped Accessible Trail Project in Southeast Gains Support       IBM's Community Grant Program recently donated $1,000 to support the building of the Lindera Loop Trail in Southeast, making IBM a Partner in Putnam's first-ever handicapped-accessible trail project. This gift from IBM was made in support of the volunteer efforts of Deb Biebesheimer, an IBM employe... More ... Free Will and Estate Planning Seminar to be Held at Putnam Hospital Center       Putnam Hospital Center will host a free Will and Estate Planning Seminar, open to the public, on Thursday, April 26th, beginning at 7pm. It will be held in the third floor conference room in the Ambulatory Surgery/ Outpatient Services/Physicians Office building at 664 Stoneleigh Avenue, Carmel, on ... More ... Putnam Valley Youth Arrested for Trying to Steal Bike       On March 29, 2007, Putnam County Deputy Sheriff Thomas Lewis was dispatched to Provost Road in Putnam Valley for a report of an attempted larceny. Upon arrival, Deputy Lewis initiated an investigation, which revealed that while the complainant was at his Meadowcrest Road residence when he heard his... More ... Arbor Day Foundation Offers Ten Free Shade Trees in Honor of Arbor Day April       Ten free shade trees will be given to each person who joins The National Arbor Day Foundation during April 2007 as part of the nonprofit Foundation's Trees for America campaign. National Arbor Day is the last Friday in April, April 27. The ten shade trees are Red Oak, Sugar Maple, weeping willow, ... More ... VA CARES Panel to Hold Public Hearings       On Tuesday, April 17, 2007, the Local Advisory Panel (LAP) of the CARES Project will hold a public hearing at the Montrose campus of the VA Hudson Valley Health Care System located on Route 9A, Montrose, NY. The Public Hearing will be held in the Social Hall, Building 15, Room 7. The seating capaci... More ... County Legislature Seeks Members for Plumbing & Mechanical Trades Board       The Putnam County Legislature is seeking applicants for membership on the Plumbing & Mechanical Trades Board for two vacant positions. Openings currently exist for a citizen representative and for a plumber with a minimum of 4 years experience (journeyman) who is not a licensed Master Plumber or fo... More ... Senator Leibell Honors Lions' Efforts to Prevent Blindness       On Tuesday, March 27, Senator Vincent L. Leibell (40th District) joined in honoring members of New York's Lions Clubs as they commemorated 90 years of promoting programs and efforts to prevent blindness and assist those who are visually impaired. More ... Putnam County Legislature Seeks Contractor Representative for Home Improvement Board       The Putnam County Legislature is seeking qualified applicants who are primarily engaged in business as a Home Improvement Contractor to serve on the Home Improvement Board for a two year term. Applicants must be residents of Putnam County. The Board meets monthly on the second Thursday of every mon... More ... Girl Scouts Have a Successful Blood Drive       Tom Costigan and Ann Gallagher donating blood On March 24th 2007 Sarah Costigan ran the First Annual Hudson Highland Girl Scout Blood Drive in the Our Lady of Loretto Parish Hall. Sarah ran the blood drive as part of her Girl Scout Gold Award and also for the importance in the need for blood. More ... Putnam Valley's Eggstravaganza a Success       One by one, cars started their rapid ascent up the long driveway of the Elementary School. Doors opened quickly with children pulling their parents swiftly to be the first to get a glimpse of the long awaited Putnam Valley Parks & Recreation Department's Eggstravazanza. The entrance way opened to a... More ... Michelle Folster and Rich Tomlins are Wed       Michelle M. Folster and Richard E. Tomlins, Jr. were united in marriage on Saturday, January 13, 2007 at Our Lady of Loretto Church in Cold Spring. The ceremony was officiated by Father Brian McSweeney. The bride is the daughter of William and Susan Folster, Poughkeepsie. The groom is the son of D... More ... Talk of the Town       We were saddened to hear that Dave Reilly, Sr. passed away last week. Dave was responsible for the PCN&R's mast head line - "We are [141] years old but new every Wednesday." Thanks Dave. Father Mills is back in the hospital. He's at the Vassar Brothers Hospital Respiratory Unit and we're sure he'd... More ...

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