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Safety Tips in Advance of National Poison Week       Every 13 seconds, someone is poisoned. Approximately 2.4 million people in the United States are poisoned annually and over 167,000 of them in New York State. More ... American Cancer Society Daffodil Deadline Looms       It's your last chance to fight cancer with flowers in 2008. The American Cancer Society's Daffodil Days sale deadline is February 29, 2008. To participate and get those last minute orders in for the spring flower of hope call your American Cancer Society at 1-800-ACS- 2345. More ... Tot Class, Purim Carnival and Shabbat Across America on the Calendar at Beacon Hebrew Alliance       Beacon Hebrew Alliance (BHA) has a number of events coming up in March: The Alliance will hold a Tot Class on Sunday, March 16. Classes include discussion, crafts, stories, and a snack. Open to members and nonmembers. A Purim Carnival will take place on Sunday, March 16th, from 11am to 1pm. More ... New Web Site Launched for Guiding Eyes for the Blind       Thanks to the generosity of SAP Global Marketing, Inc., a subsidiary of SAP AG (NYSE: SAP), a leading nonprofit guide dog school has a new web site. More ... DEC Announces Proposed Fishing Regulations for 2008- 2010 Public Encouraged to Review and Comment       New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Pete Grannis today announced proposed changes to freshwater fishing regulations to enhance fishing opportunities and protect fisheries resources statewide. DEC will be accepting public comments on the proposals until April ... More ... Come Learn About Black Bears in New York and Provide Your Input The DEC seeks input on future bear management       The Department of Environmental Conservation's (DEC) Bureau of Wildlife announces a meeting on New York's Black Bear population - focusing on the Catskills and Hudson Valley. A DEC black bear specialist will provide an overview of the natural history and current status of black bear populations an... More ... Carbohydrates Focus of Putnam Hospital Center's Diabetes Support Group March 18       The next meeting of Putnam Hospital Center's free Diabetes Support & Education Group will be held on Tuesday, March 18, 2008 at a special time from 1 to 2:30pm, in the ground floor café classrooms at the hospital, located at 670 Stoneleigh Avenue in Carmel. More ... Free Pets and the Newborn Class at Putnam Hospital Center       On Saturday, March 15, from 11am until noon, 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 n... More ... 'What is Miriam's Cup?' Dessert and Learn at Temple Beth-El       The Sisterhood of Temple Beth-El, 118 Grand Avenue, Poughkeepsie, is having a Dessert and Learn event on Tuesday, March 11th at 7:30pm. The topic for this event is, "What is Miriam's Cup?" For additional information contact Sara Lowenstein at lowenste24@optonline.net. More ... Eco-Shabbaton at Temple Beth-El and Vassar TempleAddresses Interfaith Environmental Issues       The first ever Temple Beth- El and Vassar Temple joint Eco- Shabbaton featuring Rabbi Larry Troster, internationallyknown authority on Jewish and interfaith perspectives on ecological and environmental issues. More ... Taxes on Early Distributions from Retirement Plans: Advice from the IRS       Payments that you receive from your IRA or qualified retirement plan before you reach age 59½ are normally called 'early' or 'premature' distributions. These funds are subject to an additional 10 percent tax and must be reported to the IRS. More ... Putnam County Civil Deputy Captain William McNamara Wins Coveted Statewide Sheriffs' Association Institute Award       Putnam County Sheriff 's Civil Deputy Captain William J. McNamara has been named the winner of the 2008 Civil Deputy of the Year. Sheriff Don Smith nominated Captain McNamara for the statewide recognition. More ... Knights of Columbus to Hold Annual Easter Egg Hunt       The Knights of Columbus, Loretto Council No. 536, will be holding an Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 15(rain/ snow date March 22) at Ronald McConville Park at 11am. Boys and girls ages 8 and under are eligible to participate. Parents should bring their own baskets. Any questions, please contac... More ... Change in Saturday, March 8 Irish Program Presented by Local AARP Chapter #1183       The AARP Chapter #1183 Irish program planned for Saturday, March 8, 2008, at 2pm at Guideposts (Seminary Hill Road) in Carmel, will have a special program, amended due to insurance guidelines. Instead of the originally scheduled dancers, there will be a program featuring "Story-Teller" Jim McGuire... More ... Green Light Laser Technique Subject of Next Man to Man Prostate Cancer Support Group       The monthly Man to Man American Cancer Society Meeting will be held next on Thursday, March 6, 2008 at 6:30pm at the Central Hudson Auditorium, located off of the Academy Exit, Route 9, in Poughkeepsie. This month's speaker will be Dr. More ... Support Connection Breast and Ovarian Cancer Support Group Annouces March Schedule       Support Connection, Inc., a not-for profit organization that provides free, confidential support services for people affected by breast and ovarian cancer, offers a wide range of support groups women with breast and ovarian cancer. Groups are offered in Putnam and Westchester. For a complete calen... More ... Sheriff Announces Safe Boater Course       Sheriff Donald B. Smith announces that the Putnam County Sheriff's Department will be hosting a New York State Safe Boaters Course on March 5 and 6, 2008 from 6 to10pm at Putnam Valley High School. Attendance is mandatory for both nights. More ... Wanted Lake Peekskill Man Turns Self In       Sheriff Donald B. Smith reports the arrest of a man from the Lake Peekskill section of the Town of Putnam Valley when he surrendered to a Deputy Sheriff after learning he was the subject of a Bench Warrant from the Town of Carmel Justice Court on the charge of Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a ... More ... Sheriff Reports Numerous Traffic Arrests       Sheriff Donald B. Smith reports that his deputies have made numerous recent traffic arrests. Deputy Sheriff Matthew Boscia was on patrol on Route 9 in the Town of Philipstown on February 9, 2008 at 1:20am when he observed a motorist commit a moving violation. Upon initiating a traffic stop, the de... More ... Carmel Man Charged With Drug Possession       Sheriff Donald B. Smith reports the arrest of a Carmel man on drug-related charges following a traffic stop. Deputy Sheriff Luigi Osso was on patrol on Fair Street in the Town of Carmel on February 19, 2008 at 3:43pm when he observed a motorist commit a moving violation. More ... Sheriff's Narcotics Enforcement Unit Arrests Four for Drug Trafficking       Putnam County Sheriff Donald B. Smith reports the arrest of four individuals suspected of dealing an assortment illegal drugs in the Towns of Kent, Patterson and Carmel. The arrests were the result of an extensive investigation into the sales of prescription medications; cocaine; crack cocaine; he... More ... Poughkeepsie Men Charged With Theft-Related Crimes       Sheriff Donald B. Smith reports the arrest of two Poughkeepsie men on a host of theft-related criminal charges occurring in Putnam and Dutchess Counties. In November (2007) the Sheriffs Office received a complaint that a car had been forcibly entered while it was parked at the Highland Plaza in t... More ... Governor Spitzer Announces No State Income Tax on Federal Rebate Payments       Governor Eliot Spitzer today announced that rebate payments from the upcoming federal economic stimulus package will not be subject to New York State income tax. For taxpayers who qualify, the IRS will begin sending taxpayers their rebate payments in early May after the current tax season conclud... More ... SeniorNet Registration for Computer Courses Begins Soon       Spring/Summer Computer Registration at William Koehler Senior Center The Putnam County Office for Aging SeniorNet will be having Computer Registration on Thursday, March 13 (9am-noon) at the William Koehler Senior Center, 180 Route 6, Mahopac, and on Thursday, March 20 (9amnoon) at the Putnam Vall... More ... Putnam DA Levy Announces Guilty Verdict in Arson Case       Putnam District Attorney Adam Levy announced the February 15 guilty verdict of Arson in the 2nd degree, a class B violent felony and Criminal Mischief in the 4th degree, a class A misdemeanor against 36-year-old William J. Haughey, stemming from a March 10, 2007 incident at Smalley's Restaurant an... More ... Putnam County Office for Aging Sponsors Fall Prevention and Exercise Program       Putnam County Office for Aging, in conjunction with the Putnam County Health Department, is sponsoring a Fall Prevention and Exercise program available to all Putnam county seniors. Falls are the leading cause of injury and injury-related death among older adults, but many falls can be prevented. ... More ... Central Hudson Customers Should Be Aware of Aggressive Marketing Activities for Electricity and Natural Gas       Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation is alerting its customers of aggressive telemarketing and door-to-door solicitations for energy supply by independent energy marketing companies. More ... Trustee Candidate Seth Gallagher's Platform       "In my candidacy announcement last week I outlined the general topics of my concern, both as current Trustee, and going forward. More specifically, the issues I want to address over the next two years are: 1. Protecting the Environment, 2. Fiscal Responsibility, Oversight, and Accountability, and ... More ... Trustee Candidate Karen Dunn's Platform       "I've decided to run for reelection as a Village Trustee for two reasons. First, because of what we've accomplished since I joined the Village Board two years ago. Second, because we still have a lot of work to do. More ... Community Invited to Lent Labyrinth Walk at Presbyterian Church       The community is invited to attend a Labyrinth Walk this Sunday, March 2 from 4- 6pm at the First Presbyterian Church of Philipstown in Cold Spring. There will be a brief presentation and preparation given by labyrinth facilitator Lynn Brown of Garrison, followed by time for walking a 24-foot port... More ... Senior Servers From Our Lady of Loretto Join Pilgrimage to Rome       Six of the High School Altar Servers from Our Lady of Loretto Parish joined the Parish Pilgrimage to Rome, Assisi and Loreto during their February break. Thanks to the generosity of the parishioners, a little fund raising and two generous donations they were able to spend their week visiting some ... More ... February 23 was Proclaimed "Rotary Day" Throughout Putnam       By proclamation of the Putnam County Executive and the Putnam County Legislature, February 23 was declared as "Rotary Day" in Putnam County. All Putnam residents were encouraged to recognize Rotary International for its more than 100 years of service to improving human conditions in local communit... More ... Winter Array of Foods and Goods at PV Farmers Market Venders sought for summer market       There is a new indoor farmers market in Putnam Valley that presents the riches of the area and beyond. Hosted by the Putnam Valley Residents Coalition, the market is located at the historic Grange Hall on Mill Street, also known as Adams Corners, in Putnam Valley. The market is held every Wednesda... More ... Autism Walk and Expo of the Hudson Valley Region Seeks Participants       Lace up your sneakers and gather up your pledges....Here's your chance to raise critically needed funds to help connect the pieces of the puzzle of autism - the mysterious developmental disability that currently affects 1 out of 150 children in the United States today.While we don't know the cause... More ... Reminder of March 1 Deadline for Senior Citizens Filing STAR Applications       Senior Citizens are reminded that they must file renewal applications for the Enhanced STAR Exemption and Aged Exemption with the Philipstown Assessor's Office by March 1 in order to continue receiving their exemption. No applications will be accepted after March 1, 2008. More ... Talk of the Town       Can you believe March 1st is this Saturday? Spring is right around the corner. The nights are getting longer and Daylight Savings starts on March 9. More ... DEPOT DOCS: My Country My Country By James O'Barr       When Depot Docs brought Peter Davis and his acclaimed, Academy Award winning 1972 documentary, Hearts and Minds, to Garrison's Landing last year, much of the discussion with the audience after the screening was less about Vietnam, the subject of Davis' film, and more about Iraq, and the sense ... More ...

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