Cold Spring, NY

Host Families Sought for International Exchange High School Students       International exchange high school students are coming to study in Putnam County during the 2007-08 school year. These students will integrate themselves into a Putnam County family with the goal of experiencing American culture as an American high school student does. In turn they will provide in... More ... Eleanor Roosevelt Center to Sponsor Girls and Women in Action Symposium       The Eleanor Roosevelt Center at Val-Kill announces its 2007 Girls and Women in Action Symposium on Friday, June 29 at the Wallace Education Center located at the FDR Home and Library in Hyde Park, NY. More ... American Red Cross has CPR/First Aid Classes       Emergencies from choking to bleeding to shock can occur at any time and anywhere. Thousands of New Yorkers have decided to be prepared to assist during emergencies by attending Red Cross first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) classes. More ... Computer Basics Classes at Howland Public Library       The Howland Public Library, 313 Main Street, Beacon, is again offering their popular "Computer Basics" class. The class will be held in the Library's computer center. "Computer Basics" is perfect for anyone who has never used a computer and is designed to help novice computer users become comfort... More ... Franciscan Friars Of The Atonement Honors Longtime Employees       Catherine Nolte of Garrison and Louis Lombardo, Jr. of LaGrange will be honored on June 21 for their 20 years of service to the Franciscan Friars of the Atonement at Graymoor. Catherine works in the Community Development department and Louis in Facilities Maintenance. More ... VFW to Celebrate 75th Anniversary       On June 30, 2007 the Veterans of Foreign Wars will be celebrating their 75th Anniversary at Dutchess Manor in Beacon. Approximately 80 veterans and their wives will be attending this gala event, which will begin at 7pm. More ... DMV Offers New Initiative For High School Students to Take Learner's Permit Test Online       The Putnam County Clerk's Office, acting as agent on behalf of the NYS Department of Motor Vehicles has announced an exciting new initiative entitled "Online Knowledge Test Application." This program allows high school students, at no cost to the students or the school district, to take the learn... More ... Dispute Resolution Center Offers Mediation Training       The Dispute Resolution Center is offering a 40-Hour Principles of Mediation Training to help you develop valuable skills for your career and personal life. Successful participants completing the entire training program and apprenticeship will be eligible to provide mediation services for the local... More ... Reptiles as Pets Focus of NY Metro Reptile Expo       Reptiles as pets will be the focus of the NY Metro Reptile Expo at the Westchester County Center in White Plains, NY on Sunday, July 8, from 10am to 4pm. The expo has recently expanded, and will now include more than 200 tables featuring exhibitors, vendors, and reptile breeders from all over the ... More ... Putnam Community Service Network Seeking Nominations       Isn't there some one person or organization who has taken that extra step, given support when needed, made an impact on you or someone you know? The Putnam Community Service Network, an organization of public and private not-forprofit human service providers, would like to recognize them at its An... More ... Southeast Teen Arrested for Setting Fire to Parked Car       Putnam County Sheriff Donald B. Smith reports the arrest of a 19 year-old Southeast man for allegedly setting a fire, which caused damage to two parked cars. More ... Hot Weather Driving Tips Precautions for Drivers and Their Cars       With summer's arrival on June 21, can overheated cars be far behind? "Hot weather brings unique challenges," cautioned Ray Palermo, director of public relations for Response Insurance, a national car insurer. "It can present dangerous conditions for both the vehicle and its occupants. More ... Peekskill Schedules Three Citywide Tag Sales Over Course of Summer       Residents of this city are banding together to hold three community-wide tag sales over the course of the summer. Sponsored by Peekskill's Department of Parks and Recreation, the tag sales will take place on succeeding Saturdays June 23, July 28 and August 25 from 10am. till dusk. More ... Ham Radio Operators Demonstrate Modern Capabilities Public Demo of Emergency Communications June 23-24       Thousands of Ham Radio operators will be showing off their emergency capabilities this weekend. Over the past year, the news has been full of reports of ham radio operators providing critical communications in emergencies worldwide. More ... Free Tests Offered at Hudson River Healthcare on National HIV Testing Day       Participate in National HIV Testing Day at the Hudson River HealthCare center nearest to you. On Wednesday, June 27 from 10am-4pm, free, rapid HIV tests with results in 20 minutes will be offered at several HRHCare Centers. In return for your participation, Hudson River HealthCare will provide fre... More ... Free NY State Safe Boaters Course Offered at Cold Spring Fire Company       The New York State Safe Boaters Course will take place on Saturday, June 30, 2007, from 8:30am to 4:30pm at the Cold Spring Fire Company, Main Street, Cold Spring. Call 265-3407 for the required registration, leaving you name and a contact telephone number. More ... Mid-Hudson Adirondack Club to Run Summer Day Hikes and Paddles in the Region       The Mid-Hudson Adirondack Club will be conducting a number of hikes in the region during this summer. Bimonthly Mid-Week Hikes will take please on the first and third Thursdays of the month. These moderate 3-4 hour hikes will take place is different areas in the Mid-Hudson Valley. Hikes are follow... More ... Why Many Firefighters Die Commissioner, North Highlands Fire Department By Hans Moeller       Firefighting is a very dangerous profession. Mining ranks as the number one occupation in terms of death and serious injuries - firefighting is number two. Year in, year out, over 50% of firefighter deaths countrywide are caused by overexertion, leading to heart attacks and strokes. More ... Talk of the Town       This week marks the end of the 2006/07 school year for our local districts. That means that there will be many many children kicking off their summer vacation this weekend. Drivers should pay extra special attention, we don't want to have to report any accidents this summer! More ... Philipstown Potpourri "Darkly an Intrigue" by Don H. MacDonald       Unsure is whether the following episode on Constitution Island finds documentation in fact. The event was referred to briefly, several decades ago, in a Putnam County publication that included a thumbnail outline of Constitution Island history. More ...

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