Cold Spring, NY

Where Did They All Go? By Susan Butterfass       Just a little while ago, we were all swatting mosquitoes and flies, worrying about ticks, admiring butterflies, and catching fireflies (and, I hope, releasing them). As the weather cools and the leaves change colors and die, outdoor insects begin to vanish from our perception. Where do they all go... More ... Sheriff Offers Alert System for Putnam County Businesses       Putnam County Sheriff Donald B. Smith is taking this opportunity to invite all Putnam County merchants to take part in the Putnam County Merchant Alert System. More ... Talk of the Town       We don't know who is responsible for arranging the weather, but they deserve a big thanks for making it so nice on Saturday for the Chamber of Commerce's Annual Fall Festival. Of course all the nice weather in the world won't make a success of the Festival. All the volunteers and organizers did a ... More ... Gayla Dalrymple-Smith and Joseph L. Luchetta III are Engaged       Mr. and Mrs. Allen Smith of Virginia Beach, VA announce the engagement of their daughter, Gayla Dalrymple-Smith to Joseph L. Luchetta III, son of Joseph L. Luchetta Jr. and Deborah and Thomas Giachinta of Cold Spring. The wedding will take place on June 28, 2008 at The Founder's Inn in Virginia Be... More ... 1st Lieutenant Matt DiVico Enjoys his Leave Before Returning to Iraq       1st Lieutenant Matt DiVico is enjoying his leave home before heading back to his squadron in Iraq. Matthew is a helicopter pilot with the Army 6th Air Calvary, flying a Kiowa Warrior. "It was good to see something green again and not having it be 120 degrees every day. More ... Central Hudson Proposes Customer Energy Efficiency Plan       Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation filed a request with the New York State Public Service Commission today to launch a broad initiative designed to help its customers use energy more efficiently. The filing seeks immediate approval of educational, appliance rebate, technology assistance and... More ... Second Annual Open House at Tilly Foster Farm       Friends of Tilly Foster and Putnam County invite you to the second annual Open House at Tilly Foster Farm. Join them on Saturday October 13, 2007, from 10am-5pm. Enjoy pony rides, pumpkin picking, spinning and farrier demonstrations, hay rides, children crafts and more. More ... IRS Warns Taxpayers of New E-mail Scams       A recent e-mail scam tells taxpayers that the IRS has calculated their "fiscal activity" and that they are eligible to receive a tax refund of a certain amount. Taxpayers receive a page of, or are sent to, a website (titled "Get Your Tax Refund!") that copies the appearance of the genuine "Where's... More ... Next Meeting of Putnam County Local Early Intervention Coordinating Council Scheduled       The next meeting of the LEICC has been scheduled for October 12, 2007, commencing at 10am in Classroom #1 at the Putnam County Training and Operations Center, 112 Old Route 6, Carmel. These meetings are open to the public and if anyone requires further information, they should contact Norine Durk... More ... Hudson Valley Hospital Staff Add Another $500,000 "Block" to New Campaign "Thermometer"       Employees at Hudson Valley Hospital Center take their high scores in employee satisfaction so seriously, they just raised nearly $600,000 for their new $100 million hospital project. Joined by President John Federspiel, the Employee Campaign Committee added another $500,000 symbolic block to the ... More ... Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers Recruit Apprentices       The Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers, Local 5, will conduct recruitment for five bricklayer/ mason/plasterer apprentices now through March 31, 2008, State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith announced today. More ... Audubon Makes It Easy: Fine Food for Feathered Friends       Have you noticed the seasonal change in our local bird population? Some birds that summered with us have, like the swallows, taken off for southern climes, including South America. Others that have spent the summer in the far north are returning to the region because survival is easier in our (rel... More ... Nature Strollers for Adults with Young Children       On Tuesday, October 9 at 9:30am (Raindate: October 16) join Naturalist Guide, Laurel Dodge for Nature Strollers, a hiking group for families with babies, toddlers and young children. Come take a one-hour hike at the Hudson Highlands Nature Museum's Outdoor Discovery Center location, 20 Kenridge Fa... More ... Free Seminar on Using Excel at East Fishkill Library       Come to the East Fishkill Community Library on Tuesday, October 9, 2007 from 6- 7:30pm for a free educational seminar on Using Excel Spreadsheets. Michael Kuchman, long-time user of Excel will share his expertise with Excel. Learn how to use more of the functionality of Excel in your projects. More ... Sisterhood of Temple Beth-El Hosts Two Events       On Sunday morning October 14, beginning at 10am the Sisterhood of Temple Beth-El, Poughkeepsie, will hold an Open House. A light breakfast will be served. For additional information contact Sarah Lowenstein at lowenste24@optonline. More ... Putnam County Free Household Hazardous Waste and Computer/TV/Cell Phone Cleanup Day Set for Oct. 20       Limited to 400 cars; pre-registration required On Saturday, October 20, 2007 9am-1pm there will be a Household Hazardous Waste and Computer/TV/Cell Phone Clean-up day in Fahnestock State Park, Canopus Beach Parking Lot, on Route 301(near The Taconic State Parkway), in Kent. More ... Cold Spring Boy Soprano to be Robed Chorister       Simon Scott-Hamblen (age 9), son of Fr. Shane & Mary Scott-Hamblen of St Mary-inthe Highlands, Cold Spring, will be robed as a full chorister of St Thomas' Boys' Choir on Sunday the 7th of October, at 4pm, at a special Choral Evensong Service. More ... Dutchess Putnam Restaurant and Tavern Association Announces Next Meeting Date       The Keltic House, located at 1004 Main St., Fishkill will host the next business meeting of the Dutchess Putnam Restaurant & Tavern Association to be held on Tuesday, October 16. Network hour begins at 1pm, followed by the business meeting at 2pm. A luncheon will be served. Cost is $20 per person. More ... 17th Annual MS Discovery Day Supports Those with Multiple Sclerosis       The National MS Society, Southern NY Chapter hosts the 17th Annual MS Discovery Day at the fully-accessible Westchester Marriot, Tarrytown, on Saturday, November 3 from 9am-3pm. The Southern NY Chapter supports people with MS and their families in Westchester, Putnam, Rockland, Orange and Sullivan... More ... Recordkeeping Advice From the IRS Plan Now for Upcoming Tax Season       Next year's tax season is only a few months away, and the Internal Revenue Service always encourages taxpayers to take the time beforehand to gather and organize their tax records to reduce stress at tax time. More ... Hudson Highlands Land Trust Announces Fall Take- A-Hike Line-Up       Led by experienced volunteers who share their knowledge of local treasures, the Take a Hike! program features old favorites and some fun, new treks. There is no cost to join them on a hike. For more information, contact 424-3358 or www.hhlt.org. More ... Hudson Highlands Nature Museum Presents Talk: Oak Forests of our Region: Past Changes and Current Threats       Join the Hudson Highlands Nature Museum on Thursday, October 11, at 7:30pm at Painter's Tavern, Hudson Street, Cornwall-on-Hudson, for a Evening Speakers Series: Oak Forests of our Region: Past Changes and Current Threats. Join Dr. William S.F. Schuster as he describes key ecological changes t... More ... 8th Annual Graymoor Golf Classic Raises $20,000       The 8th Annual Graymoor Golf Classic held Monday, September 24 at The Garrison which raised $20,000. More ... Hudson Highlands Nature Museum Holds Parenting Workshop Discipline tips that work - from the Young Naturalist's classroom       On Wednesday, October 10, at 7:30pm the Hudson Highlands Nature Museum's presents: Discipline Tips: From the Young Naturalists Classroom: How to Set Firm But Reasonable Limits, at the farmhouse of the Museum's Outdoor Discovery Center, 20 Kenridge Farm Drive, Route 9W, Cornwall. More ... FEMA Denial Letter May Not Be the Last Word       Some New Yorkers who suffered losses in the August 8 tornado may receive a letter from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) stating their application for disaster assistance has been denied. "A denial letter does not necessarily mean that an applicant is not eligible for assistance," sa... More ... CIA Analyst Ray McGovern Addresses Question of Impeachment at Howland Center Event       Ray McGovern, distinguished CIA analyst for 27 years,will discuss information regarding impeachable offenses by President George Bush and Vice-President Richard Cheney at an event entitled Why Impeach Now? More ... Franciscan Friars of the Atonement Celebrate Blessing of Animals       As Franciscans and followers of St. Francis of Assisi, the Friars of the Atonement will celebrate the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi (October 4), with three separate events, open to the public. On Wednesday, October 3, at 7:30pm, they will celebrate the Transitus, a service commemorating the deat... More ... Reducing the Risk of Fires and Thinking Fast in an Emergency Important fire safety tips during fire prevention month       In honor of October being National Fire Prevention Month, Allstate Insurance Company is providing consumers with critical reminders for reducing the risk of a fire and fire-related injuries as well as tips to keep in mind should a fire occur in your home. More ... First Presbyterian Church Holds Blessing of the Animals Service       This Sunday, October 7, at 3pm the First Presbyterian Church of Philipstown will hold a Blessing of the Animals Service in celebration of St. Francis Day. This brief service will be held on the front lawn. All animals large and small are welcome! More ... New Dutchess County Farm Fresh Guide Available Free of Charge       Hungry for farm-fresh experiences? Dutchess County offers you plenty of opportunities to nourish your body and mind. Families, couples and sets of friends will discover visiting a farm is as easy as requesting a free copy of the new Dutchess County Farm Fresh Guide. More ... Family Mitzvah Program and Rosh Chodesh Group at Temple Beth-El       On October 7, Temple Beth- El Sunday School and Shalom Tots families are invited to join the Temple Beth-El Sunday School students in a Family Mitzvah Program, " Let Them Eat Apples." The program will begin at 10am with Rabbi Neal J.Loevinger leading a brief Torah study for all age groups. More ... Blessing of Animals at Our Lady of Loretto       October 4 is the Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi (c. 1181- 1226), founder of the Franciscans, and patron saint of animals. In his honor all are invited to bring their pets to the steps of Our Lady of Loretto Church at 1pm on Sunday, October 7, 2007 for the annual Blessing of Animals. More ... Kent Conservation Advisory Committee to Hold Fall Foliage Festival       Is there any better way to celebrate Mother Nature's spectacular change of seasons than by viewing her majestic show of colors from atop the 90' high Mt. Nimham Fire Tower? The Kent Conservation Advisory Committee doesn't think so. More ... Kathleen Fanjoy Wed to Justin Eldridge       Kathleen Elizabeth Fanjoy and Justin Paul Eldridge were married May 12, 2007 at St. Thomas More Oratory in Newark with Rev. Stephen J. DeLuca presiding. The maid of honor was Dora Brown and the best man was Matthew Eldridge, twin brother of the groom. Jennifer Moore and Heidi Watson Fanjoy were br... More ... Arbor Day Foundation Offers Ten Free Autumn Classic Trees       Ten free trees, all of which are autumn classics, will be given to each person who joins the Arbor Day Foundation during October 2007. The free trees are part of the nonprofit Foundation's Trees for America campaign, a program dedicated to environmental stewardship through the planting of trees. More ... White Cane Safety Day Celebrates Achievements of the Blind and Visually Impaired       Each year since 1964, October 15 has been set aside as a National Day to celebrate the achievements of people who are blind and visually impaired and to recognize the White Cane and Guide Dog as an important symbols of independence. A joint resolution of the U.S. Congress, HR 753, was signed into ... More ... Coin Collectors to Meet       The Croton River Numismatic Society of Carmel, New York (a coin club) will hold its next meeting on Tuesday. October 16.2007 in the Guideposts cafeteria, 39 seminary Hill Road in Carmel at 7:30pm. Topics up for discussion at the meeting will include WWII military currency, U.S. coinage of the Phi... More ... Youth Arrested for Reckless Driving and Unlawful Fleeing in Cold Spring       The Village of Cold Spring Police Department reports the arrest of a male, age 17, of Bethel CT for Reckless Driving and Unlawful Fleeing, misdemeanors, as well as several vehicle and traffic law violations. More ... Local Trike-A-Thon to Raise Funds for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital       The Fishkill community can help save lives by participating in a St. Jude Trike-A-Thon event to benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. This is a week-long event, scheduled for October 8-12, 2007 and is being sponsored by Estelle & Alfonso Pre- School. By participating in or attending the e... More ... New Map Guide Celebrates Landscapes & Gardens in the Hudson River Valley       The new map guide for the Hudson Valley landscapes and gardens is now available. Significant themes in this publication include exploration of the landscapes that helped inspire and shape American conservation practices, and the gardens that helped develop the American landscape design profession. More ... Putnam Hospital Holds Workshop on Dealing with Grief During the Holidays       Hospice Care in Westchester & Putnam, Inc., and Putnam Hospital Center are cosponsoring a free workshop on coping with the holidays when you are grieving. It will be held on Monday, October 22nd, from 6:30 to 8pm in the ground floor café classrooms at Putnam Hospital Center, which is located ... More ... Putnam Hospital to Observe Emergency Nurses Week       This year, Putnam Hospital Center's celebration of Emergency Nurses Week, designed to recognize the specialty of emergency nursing and its dedicated practitioners at the Carmel hospital, will be held from October 7-13. Emergency nurses combine state-of-the-art skills with heartfelt compassion for... More ... Putnam Hospital Center Imaging Center Holds Open House       During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Putnam Hospital Center Imaging Center is inviting all members of the community to an Open House to be held on Wednesday, October 24. More ... Conflict Resolution Program Offered at Putnam Hospital Center       A free program on "Managing and Resolving Conflict in Everyday Life" will be presented at Putnam Hospital Center on Thursday, October 18 from 7 to 8pm. Presented by Carrie Young, Director of the Dispute Resolution Center, it will be held in the Café Classrooms at the hospital, located on Ston... More ... Comprehensive Plan Board to Host Public Update and Discussion Oct. 20       The Cold Spring Comprehensive Plan Special Board will host a public forum on Oct. 20 from 3 to 5pm at the VFW Hall on Kemble Avenue to update the community and foster discussion of important issues facing the village. More ... Free Woody Sails at the Pumpkin Festival in Beacon       Once again it's time for the Beacon Sloop Club's Annual Pumpkin Festival in Beacon. This celebration will take place at the Beacon waterfront (across from the Metro North Beacon Station) rain/or shine on Sunday Oct 14 from noon to 6pm. Admission is free. More ... Red Cross Seeks Putnam County Volunteers to Help Prevent and Respond to Emergencies       Do you have the proper training to assist family, friends, coworkers and neighbors during an emergency? Are you interested in teaching your community about CPR, first aid and emergency preparedness? More ... Hudson River Improvement Fund of the Hudson River Foundation Accepting Applications for Projects       The Hudson River Improvement Fund supports projects that stress the enhancement of, public use and enjoyment of the natural, scenic, and cultural resources of the Hudson River and its shores. The Fund places particular emphasis on physical projects involving capital construction or improvement. More ... Putnam ARC in Final Stages of HVTDC Lean Training       By early November, employees at PARC-Putnam ARC will have completed eleven months of Lean 101 training by HVTDC, the Hudson Valley Technology Development Center in Fishkill. An HVTDC client since January 2007, the PARC staff members are in the final stages of receiving training by the not-for-prof... More ... Bonnie Treace and Rob Work Wed at Meditation Hall, Garrison Institute       Bonnie Treace and Rob Work were united in holy matrimony on 2 September in the Meditation Hall of the Garrison Institute in Garrison. 165 friends and family participated in the ceremony and reception. Officiants for the ecumenical wedding liturgy included philosopher Dr. Jean Houston (Oregon), Ze... More ...

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