Good Friday Morning,
We are quickly running out of weather so if you haven't yet gotten the exterior of your home set for the winter you're in for another 5 months of unnecessary wear and tear on your home. Call or write TaconicArts for an estimate on taking care of the painting or staining that should be done before the winter sets in. It's likely the most expensive thing you'll ever own so why not take good care of it?
Today is the last day you can register to vote for this election cycle.
Monday is not Columbus Day, that's Tuesday. There's a generation out there who doesn't know this. They also can't read a clock with 'hands' so in the interest of historical accuracy I thought I'd mention it.
The Putnam County Legislature approved the county budget with only two dissenters, Mahopac Legislator Tony Fusco being one of them. Tony explained his vote by saying that he felt the revenue projections for next year are way out of line and too hopeful and that if the county was serious about holding the budget line then they might have taken a tiny pay cut as opposed to the increase they took instead. Moreover, the legislature found nothing to cut in the budget presented to them by outgoing County Executive Bob Bondi.
If anyone knows where the budget is published on the county website you win the Sherlock Holmes award for discovering the mystery of its location. Please share it with us.
A Taxpayer Receipt:
Corn syrup, milk chocolate, sugar, cocoa butter, coconut, almond, soy lecithin… any consumer can read these ingredients and their nutritional value on every package of a 75-cent Almond Joy. What is provided to a taxpayer with a $5,400 tax bill? Nothing. For many Americans, the amount they pay in taxes is larger than any purchase they make during the year, but studies show they know almost nothing about where that money goes to. This contributes to ridiculous beliefs, like the view that 20% of government spending goes to foreign aid, for example. An electorate unschooled in basic budget facts is a major obstacle to controlling the nation’s deficit, not to mention addressing a host of economic and social problems. We suggest that everyone who files a tax return receive a “taxpayer receipt.” This receipt would tell them to the penny what their taxes paid for based on the amount they paid in federal income taxes and FICA. Read the rest of this here (PDF)
From the NYSDEC:
The Town of Carmel Department of Recreation and Parks proposes to convert a soccer field into baseball field located at Jimmy McDonough Memorial Park. Project activities (i.e. clearing, grading, lawn seeding, fence installation) will disturb 0.6 acres of the 100 foot regulated adjacent area of NYSDEC Freshwater Wetland LC-23. The Town proposes plantings within the adjacent area to mitigate impacts to the wetland. You can find the rest here.
Back in September some Carmel youth had an altercation: one threw eggs at another and the eggee smashed the guy's car with a baseball bat in retaliation. In my world that would have been the likely end of it. But the instigator went crying to the police and now this poor kid is facing felony charges. Here we have yet another example of society stepping into a battle between two people that will ultimately cost us all a great deal of money and destroy the life of an otherwise innocent kid. In our rush for the unobtainable, a perfect society, we never look forward to the results.
It's The Battle of the Numbers: Glenn Beck held Whitestock at the steps of the Lincoln Memorial and just last weekend the rest of America held their own at the same place. How many attended either is immaterial since if you were getting your news from the corporate media you wouldn't have even known there was a rally last weekend. I don't know what it is: if Jews and liberals run the media one has to wonder why they would give so much attention to the 'baggers who actually represent only a tiny minority of Americans as opposed to the other 98% of the country. Your guess as to why is as good as mine. Any takers?
A new poll released by the Pew Research folks now show that fewer than half of Americans are against marriage equality, the first time their polling has had this result since 1995. Someone should tell that to Senator Leibell who voted against equality on the floor of the NY Senate this past session. He once assured me his NO vote was over politics and not policy. What a way to run a state, eh? The same poll also shows that 60% of Americans favor repeal of 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' and would allow for gay men and women to serve in the armed forces un-harassed, just like in the rest of the civilized world. Of course, the rest of the civilized world has national health care systems but I digress...
What's Going On?
Saturday, October 9 Nuclear Lake/Cat Rock Loop Hike Viewpoint on the AT 8 miles. Starting from Route 55, hike on the Appalachian Trail and Upper Beekman Loop side trail to the viewpoint at Cat Rock, then back on the AT and along Nuclear Lake. Contact leader: Georgette Weir, 845-462-0142 or geweir@optonline.net for meeting time and place. www.MidHudsonADK.org
Annual Harvest and Educational Farm Tour 11AM - 4PM at the Willow Ridge Farm. 174 Canopus Hollow Road, Putnam Valley. Childrens' Activities, Farm Animals, Farm fresh product, apples, baked good, quiches, cookies, sweet breads and more. A free pumpkin for each family. Admission $8.50 per carload. Hosted by the Putnam Valley Grange.
Fall Art Exhibit 1PM - 5PM At Arts on The Lake, At the old firehouse on Route 52 just south of the Route 311 interchange.
Over 48 artists including Lawrence Alfano, Wendy Alvarez, Pallas Athene, Patricia Bolgosano, Sandhya Reju Boyd, Chris Casaburi, George Davison, Eric Ficinus, Allison Fischer, LisaMarie Frasca-Meinck, Eileen Gunning, Pal Gyomai, Vivian Haberfeld, Eleanor Haggerty, Geneva Clair Hamilton, Bertha Herrmann, Dina Herrmann, Kate O. C. Hoekstra, Judith Hunter, Richard Jelen, Michael Keropian, Marty LaMarche, Kate LaRanger, Ray La Ranger, Deborah Lecce-Fiorilla, Don Longabucco, Judith Lurie-Siegel, Jan Malin, Jojo Maxwell, Gerald Michalak, Sharon Nakazato, Amanda O’Shaughnessy, Kathryn Pelletier, Mel Rosenthal, Roberta Perrymapp, Ekaterina Piskareva, Lisa Pitt, Bob Rogers, Jackie Scelia, Rena Scelia, Mary Schreiber, Erinn Shaw, Triformena Shikarides, Thel Simon, Eileen Sohn, Gregory Solanto, Marcela Szwarc and Roy Volpe will display new works in this bi-annual exhibit.
Hudson River Reflections 5PM - 7PM. Opening Reception. Photographer and Mixed-Medium Artist Russell Cusick's show at the Beacon Institute for Rivers and Estuaries in Beacon runs thru March 2011. Hudson River inspired art, and PHOTOACRYLIC panoramas from the Bear Mountain Bridge, to Kingston Rhinecliff Bridge. Portion of the proceeds go towards BIRE's ongoing Hudson River research and monitoring. 199 Main St Beacon. (845) 838-1600 http://bire.org/home/
Cheryl Wheeler 7:30PM At The Walkabout Clearwater Coffeehouse, Memorial United Methodist Church, 250 Bryant Ave, White Plains. Doors open at 6:30, Audience songfest 6:45 pm., $20 at door / $17.50 on line / children 6-12 $10. Advance Tickets at www.walkaboutclearwater.org.
The Joey Val Memorial Coffeehouse Concert To Benefit the Run Against Hunger (The ValShow or JoeShow to me) will play on October 9th at the Asbury Methodist Church 17 Old Post Road, Croton-On-Hudson, New York. Please join us for music by:
Chris (Route 22) Cassone,
Steve & Shirl (Great Blue) Kaplan
Penny's Boat (Tony, Jason & Allison Fraina and Brian Davis) and
Act III (Larry the Professor Eidelman, Gentleman Jim Nowak, et moi)
You know this is a labor of love, because while I was sitting here typing Robinson Cano hit a triple to put the Yanks up 7-3 over the Rays. That in and of itself should be enough to get you there. So I hope you can make it. It'll be great musicians, a great cause, and the memory of a great guy, Joey Val.
Sunday, October 10 Fall Art Exhibit 1PM - 5PM At Arts on The Lake, At the old firehouse on Route 52 just south of the Route 311 interchange.
Over 48 artists including Lawrence Alfano, Wendy Alvarez, Pallas Athene, Patricia Bolgosano, Sandhya Reju Boyd, Chris Casaburi, George Davison, Eric Ficinus, Allison Fischer, LisaMarie Frasca-Meinck, Eileen Gunning, Pal Gyomai, Vivian Haberfeld, Eleanor Haggerty, Geneva Clair Hamilton, Bertha Herrmann, Dina Herrmann, Kate O. C. Hoekstra, Judith Hunter, Richard Jelen, Michael Keropian, Marty LaMarche, Kate LaRanger, Ray LaRanger, Deborah Lecce-Fiorilla, Don Longabucco, Judith Lurie-Siegel, Jan Malin, Jojo Maxwell, Gerald Michalak, Sharon Nakazato, Amanda O’Shaughnessy, Kathryn Pelletier, Mel Rosenthal, Roberta Perrymapp, Ekaterina Piskareva, Lisa Pitt, Bob Rogers, Jackie Scelia, Rena Scelia, Mary Schreiber, Erinn Shaw, Triformena Shikarides, Thel Simon, Eileen Sohn, Gregory Solanto, Marcela Szwarc and Roy Volpe will display new works in this bi-annual exhibit.
Tony Trischka 7:30PM At the Towne Crier on Route 22 in Pawling. With "Territory" featuring Michael Daves, Tashina Clarridge and Skip Ward ~:~ Tony Trischka is perhaps the most influential banjo player in the roots music world. For more than 35 years, Tony's stylings have inspired a whole generation of bluegrass and acoustic musicians, including Bela Fleck - one of his early students. With his fearless musical curiosity as! the guiding force, Tony Trischka's latest critically acclaimed release, Territory, roams widely through the banjo's creative terrain, exploring a panorama of tunings, banjo sounds and traditions with fellow banjoists Pete Seeger, Mike Seeger, Bill Evans, Bill Keith and Bruce Molsky. Other musicians Trischka has collaborated with include Steve Martin, Peter Rowan, Earl Scruggs and many other luminaries. It's likely you've already enjoyed his playing - possibly on the soundtrack of Driving Miss Daisy, on Garrison Keillor's Prairie Home Companion, Mountain Stage or any of a number of other places his inventive work has appeared over the years. $20 advance/ $25 door Into the Future:
Wednesday, October 13 The 10th Annual Southeast New York Stormwater Conference and Trade Show. This conference will provide valuable information on the changes in the 2010 Phase II Stormwater Permits and the Runoff Reduction emphasis in the 2010 NYS Stormwater Design Manual plus offer a wide array of topics including implementing the runoff reduction method, illicit discharge detection and elimination lessons from the field, stormwater retrofitting to improve water quality, green infrastructure for rooftops, and maintenance of stormwater ponds. PDH and CEU credits have been applied for. The Trade Show will feature products and information from many of the leading stormwater management professionals. The 2010 Conference is sponsored by the Lower Hudson Coalition of Conservation Districts. The cost is $80 per person before 9/24 and $100 after 9/24 and includes Trade Show, lunch and breaks. For more information please contact Jennifer Lusk at (845) 677-8011 ext. 3 or jennifer.lusk@ny.nacdnet.net. Registration information, the agenda and vendor information are available at http://lhccd.org, under Upcoming Events.
Location: Dutchess Manor in Beacon, New York.
Saturday, October 16 A Full and Funny Musical Evening with Ray Jessel 8:00 pm. At the Lake Carmel Cultural Center in the old firehouse on Route 52 in Lake Carmel.
"In the royal court of cabaret . . . Ray Jessel is the jester. The septuagenarian Welsh-Jewish songwriter's prankishly literate ditties, recall the smart novelty songs of Tom Lehrer, Allan Sherman and other masters of high silliness." Adam Feldman...TIME OUT New York. "Ray Jessel is living and beaming proof that, even if you no longer break-dance on the corner, you can even be more effective than ever as an Einstein look-alike." Finkle....VILLAGE VOICE
Jessel was writer/producer for the hit television series Head of the Class. Other credits include The Carol Burnett Show, The Dean Martin Show and The Love Boat. Jessel's songs have been recorded by Louis Armstrong, Jimmy Durante, Peggy Lee & Sammy Davis Jr., and, with his current partner (in writing and life) Cynthia Thompson, is represented on recent CD's by Michael Feinstein, John Pizzarelli & Karen Akers.
Tickets: $10.00 – $15.00
Sunday, October 16 Elizabeth Gabrielle Butler Anger Foundation Walk 8:30 AM at the The Titicus Reservoir Walkathon to raise funds for the foundation named for a woman killed in an incident of domestic violence. To help all young adults understand and implement the concepts of open communication, self-discipline and self-respect in relationships. The fund will help young women & men understand their innate value as people and teach the warning signs of domestic violence, which will ultimately benefit all young adults.
Contact Michele Talerico-Renaud <michelerenee217@gmail.com> for more information.
 Elizabeth was a typical 16 year old girl growing up in the suburbs and just beginning to date. She was sweet, trusting and always saw the best in people. No one could ever imagine the senseless brutality she would face less than 12 months later.
Elizabeth started dating a person who not only lied about his age but his name as well. In the beginning he was kind and thoughtful, but immediately became too serious about the relationship, professing his love and calling daily. The phone calls began to become excessive and his behavior controlling. Elizabeth started focusing on time with her friends before graduation and going away to college. She tried to pull away and end the relationship many times but he was relentless, pleading to get back together and then threatening. He knew her schedule and habits so he would show up places uninvited and then began stalking her. Elizabeth began to realize there was something terribly wrong but felt guilty about getting him into trouble, especially since he had already made her feel guilty about the break-up. She had also started seeing a boy her own age and hoped that he would move on and grow tired of pursuing her.
June 5th 2005 was a beautiful Sunday morning and Elizabeth left home at 6:45am to go to work at a local deli, never to return home again. That morning after parking her car, Elizabeth was confronted by her ex- boyfriend who raped, strangled and stabbed her to death.
Tuesday, October 19 Green Jobs Forum 7PM - at Rhinebeck Town Hall, 80 E. Market St. Forum co-hosted by Assembly Energy Chair Kevin Cahill and Dutchess County Legislator Joel Tyner on the Green Jobs/Green New York legislation signed into law last year-- and green-jobs possibilities for PACE (Property Assessed Clean Energy) for the Hudson Valley!...( http://www.PACEnow.org ).
Fact: Poughkeepsie's own David Dell, Chair of Sustainable Hudson Valley, has crunched the numbers and found literally one billion dollars in savings on electric bills possible over the next decade for Dutchess County homeowners and businesses alone if we got a PACE-like program up and running and got energy-efficiency retrofits into hands of all who need them-- not to mention tons of jobs as well. Contact Joel Tyner at (845) 444-0599/876-2488 for more information.
Friday, October 22 Rediscovering Sustainable Development Law 8:30AM - 1:30PM - At the Pace Law School, White Plains, New York. This half day conference explores the emergence of sustainable development practice in law firms, government programs, and in law schools, particularly Pace University School of Law, which offers an advanced degree in land use and sustainable development law. This area of law draws on environmental, land use, real estate, energy, climate change, insurance, and other areas of legal engagement. In government programs, it integrates programs for transportation facilities, environmental protection, energy production, workforce housing, and the sustainable development of buildings, neighborhoods, and regions. The 40 year old history of sustainable development law will serve as the backdrop for presentations on its modern and practical applications.
Congresswoman Nita Lowey has been invited to give remarks on federal initiatives and regional needs. She will be joined by professors from other law schoools and Pace and by practitioners who will dicuss this emerging field and explore its practical applications
Lunch will be provided with an address by Andrew C. Revkin, Senior Fellow for Environmental Understanding at the Pace Academy for Applied Environmental Studies.
Registration is complimentary. Details to follow.
Crossroads at Mike's 8 PM at the Roy Arias Theater, 300 W43rd, 4th floor. Broadway Briefs presents. One Bartender, One Bar...if those walls could talk....this is what they would say... On Night. One Bar. Nine Plays. A concept play written in parts by Fidel Fonteboa, Gabby Fox, Tony Howarth, Carol Mark and Pat O'Connor. Starring: Jon Barb, Joseph Colantino, John Crandell, Jessica Danahy, Fidel Fonteboa, Jeremy Frutkin, Linda Gervargiz, Adam Glatzl, Mark Gorham*, Karen Hanley, Shelley Lerea, Laurel Lettieri, Marisa Lowe, Zulie Lozada, Matt McKenna, Richard Manichello, Carol Mark, Barbara H. Marks, Sophia Shkreli, Leslie Smithey, Howard Weintraub, Jason Xay, Maria Zadrima, Gus Zucco... and one stage manager (yours truly!). Tickets $16 in advance $18 at the door. Also runs Saturday at 8PM and Sunday at 4PM. Room for only 75 attendees each performance so head over to Smarttix.com and reserve your place now... before it's too late. Would you like that shaken or stirred? Monday, October 25 Evening Overview: Beyond Pipe and Pond A Research-based Approach to Stormwater Management
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM (Arrive between 5:00 and 6:00 to participate in a tour; arrive by 6:45 for the program)
Speakers: Patrick Kozakiewicz, Architect and Garrett Jobson, Landscape Architect, NY State Parks; Simon Gruber, Hudson Valley Regional Council; Jamie Houle, CPSWQ, University of New Hampshire Stormwater Center.
Participants will tour a local example of innovative practices including pervious pavement, stream restoration, and energy conservation; learn about the Hudson Valley Green Infrastructure Stormwater Planning Project; learn from the experts at the UNH Stormwater Center how innovative stormwater systems work and learn about applications of green stormwater practices in New Hampshire. Hosted by the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation and the NYSDEC Hudson River National Estuarine Research Reserve in cooperation with the Hudson River Estuary Program.
Cost: $7 Dinner; 2 PDHs for Professional Engineers available ($20). Please contact Emilie Hauser (logistics), 845-889-4745 x 112 or Barbara Kendall (program) 845-471-7383 x 104 or RSVP to this link: http://www.hrnerr.org/public/training/stormwater/workshop.htm. Registration in advance in requested.
Location: NYS OPRHP Taconic Region Headquarters, 9 Old Post Road, Staatsburg, NY 12580
Friday, November 12 The Future of Your Woods A workshop for landowners in the Eastern Hudson Highlands. At the Clearpool Education Ctr, Carmel, NY. This workshop will provide landowners with info and tools to get the most out of their woodlands, and learn how to take care of it for future generations. For more information, contact Kristi Sullivan at kls20@cornell.edu or Laura Heady at lheady@gw.dec.state.ny.us
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