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Thursday, December 24
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MILLERTON Fortunately for local residents, the North East Community Center (NECC) is a steady provider
of public transportation in the Harlem
Valley.
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Through its Northeast Dutchess
Transit program, Dial-A-Ride services are offered to the municipalities
of North East, Millerton, Pine Plains,
Amenia, Dover, Stanford, Millbrook
and Washington. It was launched in
2012; in early 2016 NECC will acquire
its own van for the program.
NECC Transportation Coordinator
Monte Stone recently appeared before
both the North East and the Pine Plains
town boards to talk about the community centers services, and how they are
helping residents get where they need
to go.
Dial-A-Ride services currently run
in conjunction with Dutchess County
Mass Transit, and probably around
March well take over the service ourselves. We got a grant [to do so], he said.
In North East, between April 2014
and July 2015, Dial-A-Ride had 135 registrants representing 25 percent of the
total.
Pine Plains had 93 registrants, repSee DIAL-A-RIDE, A10

Farmers markets continue in winter


By LIZETT PAJUELO
Special to The Millerton News

HARLEM VALLEY The Millerton and Amenia farmers markets


will remain open through the winter.
The Millerton market will be held
at the Methodist Church located
at 6 Dutchess Ave., on the corner of
Main Street and Dutchess Avenue
every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
in December. From January to April, it
will be held on the second and fourth
Saturdays of the month, also from 10
a.m. to 2 p.m.
The Millerton market accepts WIC
vouchers and SNAP (formerly known
as the food stamps program). For every $5 spent with SNAP, the customer
earns $2 worth in Health Bucks that
may be used at any vendor stand.
The Amenia market will be held
in the Amenia Town Hall gymnasium
located at 4988 Route 22 every
Saturday through December from 10
a.m. to 2 p.m. From January to May, it
will run every first and third Saturday
from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Amenia
market also accepts SNAP and WIC
vouchers.
Millerton market
Organizers of the winter market
in Millerton which used to be held
at Gilmor Glass in previous years
made the decision to move into the
church because Gilmor could not accommodate the markets whole season. Market manager Sheila DePaola
who started managing the market
about a month ago said her favorite
part is to see the community come out

Both markets will offer a


variety of winter crops such
as potatoes, onions, greens,
pears and apples, among
others. There will also be
vendors providing poultry,
dairy, artisanal cheeses,
micro-greens and fresh
bread and baked goods.

to support local business. Its very


rewarding, she added.
Its brand new location this year
has already helped the market become
more visible as it is in the middle of
town, and also makes it easier for
visitors to find more parking options
the church has a parking lot available in addition to street parking (at
Gilmor, parking space was another
challenge the market faced).
So far this season has proven to be
the most successful winter market as
the market has welcomed more customers than previous years, DePaola
and Betsy McCall, director of the teen
program and the food and farming
program, noted.
The growth of Millertons winter
market continues with the addition
of two new vendors this season
Fall Circus Farm and Fruit for Winter Market and the incorporation
of two food access interns from the
NECCs Community Partnership
with Schools and Business program
PHOTO BY LIZETT PAJUELO

Mark Stonehill from Full Circus Farm displayed some Brussels sprouts.

See FARMERS MARKETS, A10

EPIC participates in Rural


Womens Conference
By LIZETT PAJUELO
Special to The Millerton News

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MILLBROOK The youth advocacy group EPIC (Engaging People


in Change), led by Program Director
Abby Nathanson, out of Grace Episcopal Church in Millbrook, attended
the 10th annual Rural Womens Forum
from Dec. 4 to Dec. 6 at Binghamton
University.
This weekend-long conference
planned by the Rural and Migrant
Ministry was a forum dedicated to
inspire and empower disenfranchised
rural women.
Nathanson, who attended the conference two years ago as a member of
the Youth Arts Group (a program of the
Rural and Migrant Ministry), took two
founding members of EPIC Gillian
Prater-Lee, senior at Arlington High
School, and Cassy Zeno, sophomore at
Pine Plains High School to represent

PHOTO BY LIZETT PAJUELO

North East Community Center Teen Team Coordinator Sara Campbell


helped little Samuel get more candy for his gingerbread house. Turn to
page A10 for full story.

Friday

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Saturday

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the group and enjoy an unforgettable


opportunity to engage people in change.
The conference had women of all
backgrounds: people of different ethnicities and ages who spoke Spanish
and English or both, (translators were
present to help Spanish speakers express their stories and opinions). And
although this conference was primarily
directed toward women, there was a
fair share of male presences (sons and
husbands of the attendees who chose to
participate). Gillian said about 2 percent
of the audience was male.
Both EPIC members said they were
mesmerized by the stories of struggle
that the presenters and public had to
share throughout workshops. The stories gave these students a chance to
learn that, as women, they will always
go through problems but can learn to
rise from them.
It taught me to be confident in
myself, said Gillian, the oldest student

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Obituaries .....................................A2
Millerton ........................................A3
Amenia ............................................ A4
Pine Plains .................................... A5
Millbrook ..................................... A6

Sports ................................................ A7
Opinion .....................................A8-9
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member of EPIC; she hopes to pursue


a career in engineering.
On the other hand, the biggest take
away that Cassy had was from a quote
by one of the lecturers: There are too
many people who dont like you. You
cant afford to not like yourself.
She said she believes that quote rings
true for many young people, and hopes
they can learn from it.
The Rural Womens Conference provided a special outlet for women of all
ages and backgrounds to foster leadership skills by engaging in social justice
issues and promoting change.
I enjoy bringing teens to these types
of conferences, said Nathanson, who
firmly believes in providing more platforms for teenagers to express themselves and learn from others.
Nathanson is also a yoga instructor and she facilitated a yoga and body
awareness workshop at the conference.
(Turn to page A10 for a photo.)

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THE MILLERTON NEWS, Thursday, December 24 and December 31, 2015

OBITUARIES
Margaret Marie
(Broderick) Schaefer
NORTH CANAAN Margaret Marie (Broderick) Schaefer,
died peacefully in the
early morning of Dec.
19, 2015, at her home
of 60 years, after a
long illness.
Margaret, nicknamed Sue by her
father, was born on
May 19, 1934, to parents Dolores (Devine)
and James A. Broderick. Growing up a city
girl in Newark, N.J., Sue graduated from Saint Michaels School
of Nursing in 1954 and married
George W. Schaefer the following
year. They had met by chance at
the Jersey Shore when they were
introduced by friends. George
was on a weekend leave away
from the Marines and Sue on a
weekend off from nursing school.
The self-proclaimed luckiest
woman in the world, Sue had a
long career as a well-respected
nurse. After time off to raise her
seven children, she went to work
at Geer. She worked there until
retiring in 1997 after 23 years as
a geriatric nurse.
Sue was very involved in the
community, volunteering for
many organizations including
Geer, Fishes and Loaves, the Republican Town Committee and
Story Time at the library.
A fabulous cook, Sue was
also passionate about gardening,
sewing and spending time with
her family. In 1957 she began the
tradition of Tuesday night family dinners, which will carry on
although they will not be the same
without her.
As Sue declined, her husband
took great care of her with the
help of family as well as tender

and dedicated caregivers, especially DeeDe Gordon Taylor, the


Salisbury VNA, Eleanor Scavotto and Ann
Tamakloe of Winsted
Nursing Services.
Her extraordinary
ability as a caregiver
throughout her life
served as a model for
her children as they
cared for her in the
last 10 years of her
life. Her passing leaves
a void that will take our greatest
efforts to overcome.
Sue is survived by her loving
husband, George; her children,
Mary Ann Fox and her husband,
Jeffrey, of West Cornwall, Joseph Schaefer and his wife, Lisa,
of Salisbury, Ellen Kloke and her
husband, Lyle, of North Canaan,
Thomas and his wife, Ingrid, of
North Canaan, Dolores Perotti
and her husband, Francis, of East
Canaan, Jean and her husband,
Peter Harris, of Niantic, Conn.,
and Christine of Lenox Dale,
Mass.; and her grandchildren,
Meghan Schaefer, Joseph Schaefer Jr., Marcus Morey, Laura Fox,
Charles Fox, Oliver Fox, Mary Perotti, William Perotti, Theodore
Perotti and Elizabeth Harris.
In addition to her parents, Sue
was predeceased by her brother
James Broderick.
Arrangements are under the
care of Newkirk-Palmer Funeral
Home. A Mass of Christian Burial
was held Dec.22 at St. Josephs
Catholic Church in North Canaan.
Memorial donations may be
made to Saint Josephs Catholic
Church in North Canaan and to
Fishes and Loaves food pantry in
North Canaan.

Brian Bo D. Wilkerson
MILLERTON Brian Bo
Knows D. Wilkerson, 52, died
Dec. 6, 2015, at
Northside Hospital
in Gulfport, Fla.
Born April 16,
1963, Bo was born in
Maryland but spent
most of his life in
Millerton. A lifelong chef working
in various kitchens,
Bo also had a great
love for fishing.
He would expand
that love for the ocean after his
dream of moving by the beach in
Florida came true. It was there
he became an avid bowler.
One thing that never changed
was his undying love for the
Washington Redskins.

Predeceased by his sister


Charlene, he is survived by his
mother, Fay, and
stepfather, Mike
Egbert, of Summerton, S.C.; his
father, David; his
siblings, Diane,
Nanette, John, William, Michael,Kathy,
Mickey and Lee;
and many nieces
and nephews. He is
also survived by his
four children, Butthead,Bone-head,Block-head
and Peanut-head AKA Shannon, Anthony, Christopher
and Bethany; his daughter-inlaw Heather; and six beautiful
grandchildren.
Pops will be missed by all.

AREA IN BRIEF
Christmas Eve worship

County Historical Society Yearbook

MILLERTON The Millerton Presbyterian Church, 58 Main


St., will hold a Christmas Eve worship service on Thursday, Dec.
24, at 7 p.m. The service will be led by Pastor Zora F. Cheatham
and will include special music, carols and the story of Christmas.

DUTCHESS COUNTY
The 2015 edition of the Dutchess
County Historical Society
(DCHS) Yearbook, The Civil War
and Dutchess County, N.Y., Part
I, is available for sale. The book
is available for $25; quantities are
limited.

New Years Eve in Millbrook


MILLBROOK Millbrook Rotary will celebrate
its 12th year hosting its New
Years Eve family event from
4 to 8:15 p.m. on Thursday,
Dec. 31. The evening will feature both new performers and
returning favorites.
Refreshments will be available from VFW Post 9008
and the Millbrook Lions

New photography exhibit at LABspace


HILLSDALE LABspace
will present two shows of photography by Gail LeBoff and
D.G. Krueger. Glacier Girls by
LeBoff and Private Collection
by Krueger runs through Saturday, Jan. 9.

LABspace is located at 2642


Route 23 in Hillsdale, in the same
building as Crossroads Food Shop.
The gallery is open during the winter months on Saturdays from 11
a.m. to 6 p.m. and by appointment
via www.labspaceart@gmail.com.

Instruments from around the world


SHARON, Conn. The
Hotchkiss Library of Sharon
will present a special family
program on Tuesday, Dec. 29, at
10 a.m. Composer and musician
Andrew Thomson will bring several lesser-known instruments
from around the world to share
with the audience, accompanied
by brief insights into the culture
from which they came.

Got news?
Email news and photos to editor@millertonnews.com

COPAKE At its December meeting, the Town Board


decided that the town will
no longer collect scrap metal
at the Highway Department
garage. The Dumpster at the
garage that was used to collect scrap metal has been removed.
The boards decision was
based on the increased cost
of the service and the fact
that the price paid for scrap
metal has plummeted. Before
voting, the board noted that
Copake residents can still get

rid of scrap metal at county


transfer stations.
Columbia County charges
for all types of scrap steel,
based on the type of scrap
items (such as gas grills, lawn
furniture, microwaves, etc.)
The county does accept scrap
metal at all of its transfer stations.
For the address and hours
of Columbia County transfer stations go to www.sites.
google.com/a/columbiacountyny.com/columbia-countysolid-waste/stations.

ACADEMIC HONORS
Chancellors list
MILLBROOK Lauren
Molella of Millbrook has been
named to the chancellors list at
Troy University for the fall semester of the 2015-16 academic
year.

Student volunteers
at Lafayette College

the new media marketing program in RITs Saunders College


of Business.
The NRS Scholarship program is made possible by the
Nathaniel Rochester Society,
RITs leadership-level donors.
To be eligible for the award,
students must be enrolled in a
bachelors degree program at
RIT, have a minimum of 3.4 cumulative GPA, have completed a
minimum of 36 credit hours or
12 RIT credit hours for transfer
students as of spring 2015 semester and demonstrate leadership,
involvement in extracurricular
activities and community service.
Deans list
Union College
Victoria Cullinan, of Millerton, is a member of the class of
2016, majoring in environmental
science.
Chase Morrissey, of Millerton, recently attended freshman
orientation at the University at
Albany and is planning to attend
when the fall semester begins
Wednesday, Aug. 26.
Western Governors
University
Ariana Wright of Pine Plains
has received her Bachelor of Arts
degree in interdisciplinary studies (kindergarten through eighth
grade).
Binghamton University
Brandon Cropley of Dover
Plains has received a Bachelor
of Science degree in bioengineering.

Correcting Errors

We are happy to correct errors


in news stories when they are
called promptly to our attention.
We are also happy to correct
factual and/or typographical
errors in advertisements when
such errors affect meaning.
Notice of such error must be
given to us after the first run of
the advertisement.

Worship Services
Week of December 27, 2015

The Congregational Church


Of Salisbury, U.C.C
30 Main Street
Serving the Lord with Gladness
We bid you warm welcome to come
worship with us Sundays at 10 am.
All are welcome!
Child care, moving music,
and Christian fellowship in a
historic 19th C. Meeting House.
The Rev. Diane Monti-Catania
(860) 435-2442
www.salisburycongregational.org

St. John's Episcopal Church


12 Main Street, Salisbury, CT

Praising God, Serving Neighbor


Sunday Services
8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist (Rite I) Said
10:00 a.m. Choral Eucharist, Rite 11
Coffee Hour and Fellowship follows
Breakfast Club
1st Sunday of the month Oct.-May
Litany for Healing
2nd Sundays of the month
www.stjohnssalisbury.org
860-435-9290
Please join us!

North Canaan
Congregational Church, UCC
Rev. Savage Frieze
172 Lower Rd/Route 44, East Canaan, CT
860-824-7232, Church Office
A congregation that puts faith into service,
in the community and in the world.
Worship Services Sundays at 10 am
Fishes & Loaves Every Wed. 9-11 am
at the Pilgrim House, 30 Granite Ave., Canaan
All are welcome. Please join us!
www.northcanaancongregationalchurch.org
nccongchurch@snet.net

North East Baptist Church

Historic Meeting House, Main & Maple


Millerton, NY
God's word Is Always Relevant!
A Warm Welcome Awaits You At
Sunday Services:
Family Bible School - 9:30 AM
Morning Worship - 11:00
Evening Service - 6:00 PM
Weekday Meetings:
Tues. Bible Studies, 1:30 PM,
and Weds. Prayer Meeting 7:00 PM at
at Parsonage 33 S. Maple Ave.
Fellowship Luncheon, first Sunday of
each month after AM services
Contact Pastor Henry A. Prause
Phone: 518/789-4840
Email: heprause@gmail.com

The Lakeville
United Methodist Church
319 Main St., Lakeville, CT 06039
860-435-9496
The Rev. MARGARET LAEMMEL
9:30 a.m. Worship Service
Sunday School 9:15 a.m.
"Open Hearts Open Minds Open Doors"
Lakevillemethodist@snet.net

The Sharon United


Methodist Church

112 Upper Main Steet,


North end of Sharon Green
Touching Lives - Lifting Spirits
The Rev. MARGARET LAEMMEL
10:45 a.m. Worship Service, Nursery Care
No Sunday School in Summer
860-364-5634
email: sharonumc5634@att.net

Falls Village
Congregational Church
16 Beebe Hill Road, Falls Village
10:00 a.m. Family Worship
11:00 a.m. Coffee Hour
A Friendly Church with
a warm welcome to all!!
860-824-0194

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Following the presentation, all members of the audience are welcome to have
a closer look at and play with
the instruments.
Registration is required.
To register call the library
at 860-364-5041. Hotchkiss
Library of Sharon is located
at 10 Upper Main St. Sharon,
Conn.

Copake stops scrap metal collection

MILLBROOK Emily
Keller-Coffey of Millbrook, a
sophomore at Lafayette College, spent the days leading up to
new student orientation helping
with local service projects as part
of Lafayettes Pre-Orientation
Service Program (POSP) coordinated by the Landis Center.
Keller-Coffey, a Kids in the
Community (KIC) volunteer,
was among 60 students selected
for five major Easton sites. Volunteers participated in various
activities and took on a number
of roles at their designated service sites painting, gardening,
renovating, serving as classroom
The following students have earned a Bachelor of Science de- aids and camp counselors, just to
earned degrees from the colleges gree in visual arts education.
name a few. Most importantly,
College of St. Rose
and universities listed below.
volunteers had the opportunity
University of Scranton
Sophia Osofsky of Pine Plains to foster friendships with young
Amanda E. Havens of Mill- graduated with a Bachelor of Sci- children, teens and local seniors
brook earned a Bachelor of Sci- ence degree.
throughout their experience
ence degree in health sciences
SUNY Oswego
with POSP.
occupational therapy track.
Mariah K. Smith of Pine Plains
Keller-Coffey is a graduate of
Wocester Polytechnic
received a Bachelor of Science The Millbrook School.
Institute
The following students have
degree in wellness management.
SUNY of Technology at Delhi been placed on the spring semesDale LaPlante of Pine Plains
was awarded a Bachelor of SciMatthew Stirnweiss of Wassaic ter deans list at the following
ence degree in computer science received an Associate of Applied universities and colleges:
with distinction.
Sciences degree in carpentry.
Northeastern University
Emmanuel College
Rochester Institute
Patrick W. McCaffrey of
Gina Napolitano of Millerton
of Technology (RIT)
Amenia, majoring in business
received a Bachelor of Arts in libRobert Zayas of Pine Plains administration.
received a Bachelor of Science
Johan H. Gonzalez of Millereral studies.
SUNY New Paltz
degree in computer science from ton, majoring in political science.
Julian Mostachetti of Mill- RITs B. Thomas Golisano ColZachary Badore of Pine
brook graduated in the high hon- lege of Computing and Informa- Plains, majoring in political science.
ors program with a bachelors de- tion Sciences.
SUNY Oneonta
SUNY Potsdam
gree in history/political science.
Patrica Zeyher of Pine Plains
Dara Russell of Millerton
Dawn Condit of Amenia gradearned a Certificate of Advanced uated with a Masters in Science interned with the SUNY PotsStudy degree in school leadership. Education Degree in educational dams Office of Computing and
Technology Services.
Carissa Dahoney of Amenia technology specialist.
Deans list
earned a Bachelor of Arts degree
Shane Lyle of Millerton graduBard College at
in communication studies in- atesd with a Bachelor of Science
Simons Rock
terpersonal/intercultural.
degree in business economics.
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Thomas Moore of Copake
Eric Ronis of Millbrook gradDoyle, 18, of Copake,
earned a Bachelor of Arts degree uated with a Bachelor of Science attended Taconic Hills Central
in international relations.
degree in history.
High School before leaving after
University at Albany
Julian Mostachetti of Millcompleting 10th grade to attend
brook earned a Bachelor of Arts
Patrick Russell of Clinton Cor- college early.
degree in history.
ners received a Bachelor of Arts
COPAKE Alison SchermerKevin Cieplensky of Pine degree in political science.
horn of Copake, daughter of
Plains earned a Bachelor of Fine
Angelo Setaro of Dover Plains Glenn and Cynthia SchermerCheck them out inside.
Arts degree in ceramics.
received Master of Science degree horn, received the Nathaniel
Tamar Hedges of Pine Plains in chemistry.
Rochester Society Scholarship
CVS(NRS) from the Rochester In Ritestitute
Aid of Technology (RIT).
Alison
is a third-year student in
Email news and photos to editor@millertonnews.com

ACADEMIC GRADUATES

Club. The New Years Eve Millbrook lighted, collectable buttons can be obtained for a suggested donation of $5. This event
will be centered at the north end
of Franklin Avenue with buttons, event maps and programs
available at the entrance to the
Thorne Building.
More information is available
at www.millbrookrotary.org.

The society is also holding


a membership drive. To learn
more about membership and/
or to order a copy of the 2015
Yearbook, contact DCHS Executive Director Patty Moore
at 845-471-1630 or dchistorical@verizon.net.

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Canaan United
Methodist Church

2 Church St., Rte 44, Canaan, CT


860-824-5534
Pastor Peter Brown
10 a.m. Worship Service
"Open Hearts Open Minds Open Doors"
Canaanumc.wordpress.com
Church email: canaanctumc@gmail.com

Check them out inside.


Amenia Lions Club
CVS

Gallatin Reformed Church


7pm Christmas Eve Service
Candlelight Lessons and Carols
518-398-7563
234 Columbia County Rt. 7, NY

Church of St. Mary

76 Sharon Rd., Lakeville, CT


860-435-2659
Weekend Liturgies
Sat. Vigil at 4:00 PM
Sun. at 8:00 & 10:15 AM
Weekday Liturgies Thurs. & Fri. at 9:00 AM
Wed. at 10:00 AM at Noble Horizons

Christ Church Episcopal in Sharon


9 South Main, Sharon CT 06069
860-364-5260
email: cces@att.net
www.christchurchsharon.org
Reverend Jon Widing
Sunday Holy Eucharist 8 & 10 AM
All welcome to join us

Greenwoods Community Church


355 Clayton Road, Ashley Falls, MA
413-229-8560
Sunday Service 10:30 AM
Kidz Konnection K-6th grade
(during Sun. Service)
Nursery Care All Services
Rev. Richard Woodward

St. Thomas Episcopal Church


Rev. Elizabeth Fisher, Vicar
Leedsville Road at
Hitchcock Corner & Amenia Union
Every Sunday Silent Prayer:
10-10:15 am
Worship: Sunday 10:30 am
Silent Meditiation Every Sunday
10-10:15 a.m.
Tel: 1-845-373-9161

Trinity Episcopal Church


484 Lime Rock Rd., Lime Rock
Sun. 8 & 10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist
Nursery Care/Sunday School 10:20 a.m.
(860) 435-2627
"Offering companionship along the way"
email: trinity@trinitylimerock.org
website: www.trinitylimerock.org
Rev. Heidi Truax

All Saints of America

Orthodox Christian Church


Christmas Eve Compline and Vigil at 5:30pm
Christmas Day Divine Liturgy at 9:30am
313 Twin Lakes Rd., Salisbury, CT
860-824-1340
Rev. Fr. John J. Kreta
Vespers Sat. 5PM
Divine Liturgy Sun 9:30 AM
Go to our website, or call
www.allsaintsofamerica.us

Unitarian-Universalist
Fellowship of NW CT

Cobble living Room,


10:30 a.m.
Second Sunday of the Month
Noble Horizons
For information call 860-435-2319

The Chapel of All Saints, Cornwall


An intimate Episcopal service every Sunday
8:00am Holy Eucharist and sermon
The North Cornwall Meeting House
Town Street at Cogswell Road,
West Cornwall, CT

Congregation Beth David

A reform Jewish Synagogue


3344 East Main St., Amenia
Rabbi Jon Haddon
High Holiday Services and Services- Sat.
morning-twice monthy
Followed by lunch and adult education
ALL ARE WELCOME
For information call Rabbi Haddon 203 748 4589
or visit our website: www.congbethdavid.org

The Smithfield
Presbyterian Church

656 Smithfield Valley Rd.


Amenia, NY
845-373-8320
Hours of Worship:
Every Sunday 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.

St. Bernard Church

52 New Street, Sharon, CT


Vigil Mass at 5:30pm
Sunday Mass at 10:30am
Weekday Mass - Wed, Thurs and Fri 9:00am
Eucharistic Adoration Fri after Mass
Confession call 860-364-5244

St. Bridget Church

7 River Road, Cornwall, CT


Vigil Mass at 4:00pm
Sunday Mass at 8:30am
Confession call 860-364-5244

THE MILLERTON NEWS, Thursday, December 24 and December 31, 2015

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MILLERTON

North East Town Board addresses various matters


By WHITNEY JOSEPH
editor@millertonnews.com

NORTH EAST Numerous


housekeeping issues were discussed at the Town Boards December meeting, held at Town
Hall.
First, the board thanked and
honored outgoing town Councilman Ralph Fedele, who served
for four years. It also thanked and
honored outgoing Town Justice
John Crodelle, who served for 12
years.
Another matter raised at the
meeting was the fact that a new
garbage can is needed at Eddie
Collins Park, off Route 22 just
north of the village. The board
talked about getting a garbage can
that weighs 600 pounds, so that it
could not be stolen or flung into
nearby trucks stationed at the village water department. No decisions were made about the cans.
Town Supervisor John Merwin was given approval to sign a
voucher to pay bills for the past
month and a voucher to pre-sign
a bill, which will otherwise be
overdue come the new year. The
pre-signed voucher is to pay for a
new truck purchase. Without the
check the truck cannot be delivered, said Merwin.
The board talked about joining a consortium with Amenia
and other towns, perhaps, to
address the need for ambulance

care. Currently the town of North


East contracts with Northern
Dutchess Paramedics (NDP) for
$180,000 a year for Emergency
Medical Service (EMS). Other
towns are facing similar circumstances that might make it necessary for them to contract out for
EMS care. Thats because many
local fire districts can no longer
afford to nor have the volunteers
to provide ambulance care coverage.
Well hear from the towns
sometime in January, Merwin
said about the issue. That seems
to be what everybody is finding
they have to do.
Local Law No. 1 of 2015, which
allowed the town to exceed the
state-mandated tax cap of .73
percent if necessary, was repealed
at the meeting. Local Law No. 2
of 2015 did the honors. Passing
a local law to exceed the cap is
required by law; a local law is
also needed to repeal that provision. There was no one present to
complain about the passage of the
law or its reversal, said Merwin.
And no one from the public complained about the tax cap, either,
he said.
North East resident John
Crawford was reappointed to
the Board of Assessment Review.
The board noted that it
switched over most of its telephone lines to Optimum. It was
mostly to get caller ID, said Mer-

PHOTOS BY CASEY MCCABE

At a special Town Hall Christmas party held on Wednesday, Dec. 16, plaques were presented to outgoing personnel. Both town
Councilman Ralph Fedele, left, and Town Justice John Crodelle, right, were honored for their service to the town of North
East. Pictured with both men is town Supervisor John Merwin. Merwin also thanked the two men at the Town Board meeting
on Thursday, Dec. 10.
win, and to continue its existing
Internet services.
Long distance is free, Merwin added, so that was a primary
cost factor. Its ridiculous all of
the different bills we have to get
long distance.
Insurance plans and benefits
were also discussed. The town
will now offer life insurance to

its employees. For $3 a month


employees will be given $15,000
worth of coverage.
The town will also offer new
dental and vision insurance to all
full-time employees. The cost for
that is $32.97 per month, paid for
by the employee.
It seems pretty attractive,
said Merwin. I pay for dental

through the teachers union [at


Webutuck] and this was less than
what I pay.
Finally, the board said the
town is close to codifying its laws
online. Merwin said Attorney
to the Town Warren Replansky
wanted to check into a couple of
details, but said after thats done it
will go into general code, get ap-

proved and then everything will


be in the 21st century.
The board then set a date for
its reorganization meeting, for
Monday, Jan. 4. It will take care of
administrative details for the year
ahead at that meeting, which will
be held at 5:30 p.m. at Town Hall,
at 19 North Maple Ave., Millerton.
The public is welcome to attend.

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cookbook group, which meets
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month at 1 p.m, and a musical performance by Lenny
Sutton, left, and Roger Cohn,
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AMENIA

Action taken to advance Silo Ridge


By WHITNEY JOSEPH
editor@millertonnews.com

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Sharing means caring


For the first time, Indian Rock Schoolhouse participated in the towns Holiday of Lights celebration by donating 12 small Christmas trees from the Indian Rock baby tree nursery. The
trees were planted as seedlings in 2009 by first- and second-graders at Webutuck Elementary
School, shown above.

Webutuck BOE meets for regular business


By GABRIEL NAPOLEON
Special to The Millerton News
WEBUTUCK The North
East (Webutuck) Central School
District Board of Education met
for regular business, Monday,
Dec. 7, in the Webutuck High
School library.
Board members William McGhee and Cory Chinn were absent.
Webutuck High School
Principal Jennifer Chason announced Decembers Students of
the Month: sixth-grader Peyton
Dunlop, eighth-grader Isabella
Wilcox, freshman Sebrina Call
and sophomore Olivia LehningChurchill.
The board passed a variety of
business in its Consent Agenda
vote, amending only some typos
in previous meeting minutes that
had been approved.
Among the consent approval
were financial reports: a treasurers report for the month ending

October, comprehensive budget


and revenue status reports for
the month ending October and
claims auditor report warrants.
The board approved substitute support staff appointments
under personnel in the consent
vote. These were James Kilmer as
substitute maintenance and substitute school monitor, Ronald
Murphy as substitute bus driver
and Charlene Pollinger as substitute teacher aide.
Also in the consent approval
were extra curricular appointments for coaching staff: Shawn
Hosier for cross country and
Susan Pomeisl for modified girls
basketball.
Lastly, under the personnel
section in Consent Agenda, the
board adopted a memorandum of
agreement between the Webutuck
Administrative Association and
the district for Principal Chason.
Four business and operations
items were approved in the consent, namely a $5,000 budget

transfer, the 2016-17 budget calendar, records for disposition


beyond the retention period and
Benetech agreements.
The Benetech resolution includes agreements between that
company and Webutuck for Affordable Care Act reporting and
retiree billing.
Voted outside of the Consent
Agenda were support staff resignations, which also passed.
Melissa Hood resigned from a
teacher aide position and Catherine Christofel resigned as nurse,
effective Jan. 1.
The meeting also saw a discussion surrounding the districts
current transportation survey,
available at www.webutuckschools.org until Friday, Dec. 18.
Superintendent of Schools Ray
Castellani reported that 300 surveys had been completed to date.
The board is scheduled to meet
next on Monday, Jan. 4, at 7 p.m.
in the Webutuck High School library.

AMENIA The Town Board


met on Thursday, Dec. 17, at which
time it discussed a variety of issues.
First and foremost, however, were
the multiple resolutions passed to
push the Silo Ridge Field Club
project along, said town Supervisor Victoria Perotti.
Several resolutions were
passed to move that along, she
said.
One resolution was for the creation of a corporation to provide
for Silo Ridges water and sewer
facilities. The formation of the Silo
Ridge Water Works Corporation
and Silo Ridge Sewage Works Corporation will allow for the development of the mixed-use resort
community.
The Harlem Valley Landfill
Corp. (HVLC) is the owner of the
real property located adjacent to
Silo Ridge. HVLC and Silo Ridge
intend to enter into an easement
agreement granting Silo Ridge
a permanent easement over a
portion of the HVLC property
to construct and operate a golf
maintenance building, wastewater treatment plant, access road
and other improvements related
to the project, according to the
resolution.
Dutchess County Wastewater
Authority has advised the town
that it has no objections to the formation of the corporations, subject
to the towns independent review
of the adequacy of the proposed
water system.
The county Department of
Health (DOH) also determined
that the plans, reports and specifications for the Water Works and
Sewage Works corporations meet
the appropriate and applied design standards for sewage disposal
and water supply facilities; that the
proposed water supply and water distribution system meet the
requirements of county and state
standards and are suitable for a potential county-wide water system
and eventual integration with such
a county-wide system; and that the

DOH has no objects to the towns


consent to the formation of the
corporations.
Another resolution was passed
approving form of performance
bond for Silo Ridge Field Club
sewage-works system, deferring
calculation of amount of operation and maintenance bond for
sewage-works system, approving
form of escrow agreement for sewage works corporation stock, and
approving form of license agreement to surety company.
Yet another resolution was
passed approving form of performance bond for Silo Ridge Field
Club, site plan Phase 1A.
The purpose of the bond is
to insure and guarantee the
construction and completion of
the required improvements in a
workmanlike manner and in conformance with all approvals and
all applicable governmental laws,
regulations and standards within
a reasonable time, according to
the resolution.
Additionally, the town attorney has consulted with the town
Planning Board attorney with respect to the form of the bond to be
provided by the town by Silo Ridge
Ventures, LLC, as principal, with
U.S. Specialty Insurance Company,
as surety, and the town, as obligee,
in the amount of $7,783,737.
A resolution was also passed
approving form of amended
and restated security agreement,
landscape survivability guaranty
and licenses for Silo Ridge project
and authorizing town supervisor
to execute said agreement subject
to town attorneys approval of exhibits and insertion of necessary

information.
Perotti said all of the work
thats going into getting the Silo
Ridge project approved is well
worth it.
Im very excited, she said.
This is just wonderful for our
town that we have a project thats
going to provide jobs and increase
our tax base and bring revenue
into the town. There are many
local families who have members
who work at Silo Ridge now, and
are working on the golf course
renovation. And there will be more
jobs to come. Its a wonderful job
producer for the community as
well as the tax revenue.
Perotti said thats important, as
the town has much it must finance.
The town has a lot of needs,
she said. Currently I have to borrow money because the Town Hall
needs a completely new heating
system. We did a bond resolution
last night to put that in.
That bond resolution was for
$1,111,000, with a 10 percent contingency. The supervisor said the
improvements to Town Hall are
critical, and added that the allotted amount also includes the
purchase of a new generator. That
will allow the Town Hall to be a
Red Cross shelter in case of emergencies. But the need doesnt stop
there, said Perotti.
We also need a highway garage; we need a sewer, she said.
The town of Amenia has a lot of
needs, and we dont have the light
industry or tax base to fill those
needs. So, additional revenue from
this project is going to help us get
all of the projects done that we
need to do.

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PINE PLAINS

Board talks telephones and more


By WHITNEY JOSEPH
editor@millertonnews.com

PINE PLAINS The Town


Board took up a number of
housekeeping issues when it met
Thursday, Dec. 17, at Town Hall.
At that time a number of municipal matters were addressed.
Town Supervisor Brian Coons
asked Building Inspector Drew
Weaver if he had heard anything
regarding road repair at Pilch
Drive. Weaver said he hadnt.
We foot the bill for that, said
Coons, adding if the property
owner doesnt take care of his
responsibility it will go onto his
tax bill.
Pilch Drive borders the Pine
Plains Post Office. Owned under
the name Tom Lew, it has shrubbery that hinders the sight line
of drivers.
The supervisor then said mandatory training for Town Justice
Christi Acker will be paid. The
board unanimously approved
those vouchers.
Bills were approved by the
board. It was noted that $1,800
was donated for the purchase of
a softball scoreboard at the town
recreation fields.
Library and
community center
The issue of the Pine Plains
Free Library and Community
Center which just transferred
hands from the Bank of Millbrook to the town of Pine Plains
was raised. Coons spoke, specifically, about the buildings use
as a community center.
He that there will be a signup
sheet for community members
to use the center every Tuesday.
Anyone who wants to use it

can, he said, adding they have to


be taxpayers in the town of Pine
Plains.
During public comment,
resident Sarah Jones asked more
about the library building.
Could you explain about the
community space? she asked.
Were just waiting for the
locksmith and then the library
can move in, hopefully in one
week, said Coons. [Workers for]
the alarm system, sprinkler heads,
elevator and cleaner have all been
in there.
He added, once ready, the
community can take full advantage of the building, which was
built in 2009.
They can go online and fill
out a form, come by and pick up
a key, and then the community
center will be made available, he
said. People will be made aware
of the procedure on our website.
Coons added that the towns
Recreation Department and senior center will be upstairs.
I didnt hear any discussion on
how this was decided, said Jones.
I believe I talked about it at
the last meeting, replied Coons.
Employee manual
The board then spoke about
the employee manual, which has
recently been tweaked.
Thats a working document,
said Coons, adding the town is
still seeking comment on the
manual.
It could possibly change every
year depending on the employees
and who comes to town, added
the supervisor. So lets approve
it and get it out on the website.
The board unanimously voted
to adopt the employee handbook
for this year.

Telephones
The supervisor then spoke
about the towns phone bills. He
said he wanted to switch from
Fairpoint to Optimum to save the
town money.
Well save $3,000 a year
switching service to Optimum,
he said.
In 2015, the Town Hall spent
$575 a month for phone service;
with Optimum it will spend $389
a month. Thats a nearly $200
monthly savings.
The Highway Department,
which has two lines, spends $80 a
month. It will save $240 a year by
switching to Optimum.
The water department has one
line it spends $45 a month on. It
will save nearly $200 annually by
switching service providers.
The beach area has one line, a
seasonal hookup, Coons said. It
can also save by switching.
And, the supervisor added,
theres a $2.29 per line service
charge. For 16 lines at $37 a month
thats $440 a year the town could
save by switching over to Optimum.
Resident Stan Hirson, who
also videotapes the meetings for
his website, www.pineplainsviews.
com, pointed out that phone lines
can be more reliable when the
power is out than cable lines.
Fairpoint runs through the
phone lines, he said. The cable
company uses power cables.
They have five to six hours of battery hookup if theres an ice storm;
the phone lines go through a lot
longer than cable.
Hirson recommended the town
have some contingency to prepare for such a scenario.
Coons thanked him for his in-

STATE POLICE REPORT


The following information was
provided by the New York State Police.
All suspects are considered innocent
until proven guilty in a court of law.
Felony DWI arrest
On Dec. 13, 2015, New York
State Police from the Livingston
barracks arrested 50-year-old David OConnor of Ancram for Driving While Intoxicated, a Class D
Felony, and Aggravated Unlicensed
Operation in the 1st Degree, a Class
E Felony.
Troopers stopped OConnor
on State Route 82 for several vehicle and traffic violations. Subsequent investigation revealed that
OConnor was reportedly intoxicated at the time of the stop.
The defendant was charged
with Felony DWI when a criminal
history revealed that he was convicted of two DWI related offenses
in the previous 10 years. Additionally, he was operating with revoked
New York state driving privileges.
OConnor was arraigned before
the Town of Livingston Court and
remanded to the Columbia County
Jail without bail. He is due to appear
in Gallatin court in January.
Endangering the
welfare of a child arrest
On Oct. 12, 2015, The New York
State Police Bureau of Criminal
Investigation at the Dover Plains
barracks arrested Albert R. Cline
Jr., 32 years old, of Dover, for Forcible Touching and Endangering the
Welfare of a Child, both Class A
Misdemeanors.
Cline was arrested after an
investigation revealed that he allegedly inappropriately touched a
14-year-old girl.
Cline was remanded to the
Dutchess County Jail in lieu of
$10,000 cash bail or bond on Oct.
12, 2015.
The New York State Police continue their investigation into this
matter. Anyone with information
related to this incident, similar in-

cidents, or anyone who may have


had contact with Cline, is asked to
contact the State Police BCI at Dover Plains by calling 845 877-3660.
Forgery charges
On Dec. 8, 2015, New York State
Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation from the Dover Plains barracks arrested 25-year-old Madison L. Marshall, of Millerton, for
Forgery in the second degree and
criminal possession of a forged instrument in the second degree, both
Class D Felonies.
On Dec. 3, 2015, troopers were
contacted by an Amenia resident
who reported that several checks
were stolen from his office located
in the town of Amenia. The stolen
checks were forged and cashed
at various businesses throughout
Dutchess County.
A subsequent investigation
revealed that Marshall had allegedly stolen, forged and utilized
the checks, enabling her to steal
over $2,700 from the Amenia area
business.
Marshall was arraigned before
the Town of Amenia Court and remanded to the Dutchess County
Jail in lieu of $10,000 cash bail
or $20,000 bond. She was due to
reappear in the Amenia Court on
Dec. 11, 2015.
Felony DWI arrest
On Dec. 8, 2015, New York State
Police from the Dover barracks arrested Gregg C. Graham, 48 years
old, of Dover, for driving while
intoxicated, a Class E felony.
State Police stopped Graham on
State Route 22 for failing to maintain his designated lane of travel.
Graham was placed under arrested
for DWI subsequent to failing standardized field sobriety testing.
Graham provided a positive
breath sample that revealed a blood
alcohol content of .08 percent. He
was arraigned before the Town
of Amenia Justice Court and remanded to the Dutchess County

Jail in lieu of $2,000 cash bail. He


was due to appear before the Town
of Dover Court on Dec. 11, 2015.
Graham was charged with Felony DWI when a criminal history
revealed that he was convicted of
a previous DWI-related offense in
January 2014.
DWI arrest
On Nov. 25, 2015, New York
State Police from the Poughkeepsie barracks arrested Jonathan E.
Symer, 61 years old, of Clinton
Corners, for aggravated driving
while intoxicated, a misdemeanor.
Symer was stopped on the
Taconic State Parkway for failing
to maintain his designated lane of
travel. Following an investigation
conducted by the arresting officer, Symer was allegedly found to
be intoxicated at the time of the
traffic stop.
Symer supplied a breath sample that revealed a blood alcohol
content of .18 percent, more than
two times the legal limit of intoxication. He was issued an appearance ticket directing him to appear
before the Town of East Fishkill
Court on Dec. 9, 2015, and released
to a sober party.
Rape charges
On Nov. 24, 2015, the New York
State Police in Rhinebeck arrested
Christopher Talbot, 23 years old,
of Pine Plains, for rape in the first
degree, a Class B felony, and sexual
abuse first degree, a Class D felony.
An investigation revealed that
Talbot had reportedly performed
a sexual act and had intercourse
with an unconscious Connecticut woman while she was at his
residence this month.
Talbot was arraigned in the
Town of LaGrange Justice Court
and remanded to the Dutchess
County Jail in lieu $10,000 cash
bail or $20,000 bond.
He was due to reappear before
the town of Pine Plain Court on
Nov. 30, 2015.

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up by voting unanimously to
switch to Optimum. No mention
was made of what to do in an ice
storm.
More miscellaneous
The building inspectors report, animal control officers report, police departments report,
Water Improvement Area report,
engineers report, recreation departments report, highway superintendents report and attorney to
the towns report were all entered
into the record.
The board voted unanimously
to increase the animal seizure fee
from $10 to $25, to meet with the
rising cost of vet care.
It was also noted that the
construction of the bath house
is on target. Town Engineer Ray
Jurkowski wrote to the board
that he predicts it will be finished
sometime after Christmas.
Summer camp profits were
discussed. It was mentioned that
the summer camp director Jen
Chase has not regularly submitted vouchers, so its hard to tell if
its operating at a deficit, which the
board indicated it was.
Recreation Director Catherine
Prentice had requested some support from the board, but it said it
wanted to see those vouchers first.
We dont want to keep throwing money at it if in the end its in
the red, Coons said. Its something we can further discuss but
were not going to approve earmarking money for it right now.
Highway Superintendent
Heather Wilson said the tandem
truck is in; it still has to get its undercoating and lettering. She said
it should be done by the week of
Christmas.
The meeting wrapped up with
Attorney to the Town Warren
Replanskys report. He gave an
update on the transaction to finalize the library and community
center purchase and then noted
that the school district needs to
get in touch with the town about
Water Improvement Area work set
for later in the year.
Afterward, the board broke to
enter executive session. No further
action was taken.

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its annual meeting and election of officers on Sunday, Jan.
10, at 12:15 p.m. The meeting
will take place at the Stissing
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At their own expense, the


FRIENDS are staying for
brunch after the meeting. For
members who want to attend the brunch contact Janet
Fitzgerald at 518-398-1437 to
make a reservation.

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MILLBROOK

The tradition continues at Merritt Bookstore


BY JUDITH OHARA BALFE
judithb@millertonnews.com
MILLBROOK December
was a busy month for Millbrook,
and Merritt Bookstore was
among the busiest places in the
village, with three authors doing readings, signing books and
engaging in lively conversations
with patrons.
Dec. 5 found G.A. Mudge, who
prefers to be called Moby, at Merritt Bookstore discussing two of
his works, Two Alice Statues
in Central Park and Alice in
Wonderland Statues in Wonderland.
The statues are depictions of
different aspects of the Alice in
Wonderland story by Lewis Carroll. The books are photographic
journals of the statues found in
Central Park. The first book concentrates on just the two statues
dedicated to capturing the details
and intricacies of the statues created by Frederick G.R. Roth and
Jose de Creeft. The latter book
introduces, through photos and
detailed captions, the two Alice
statues and the other statuary that
is found throughout the park.
Mudge, who lives in Wassaic,
is a lawyer, a teacher, a photographer and author of several books
and articles. His interest in the
Alice statues came from interaction with the late owner of Merritt Bookstore, Scott Meyer, and
the fact that he lived next door
to Central Park for many years.
But, Mudge said, it wasnt until
he was getting ready to move that
he realized the wealth of beauty
and information in the parks
statuary.
Rick Moody also paid a visit

to Merritt the same day, giving a


reading on his latest book, Hotels of North America. The novel
is the story of a recently divorced
man, a motivational speaker,
who travels around the country
and world. He relates his many
overnight experiences they run
the gamut from lodging in grand
hotels to sleeping in his car in a
parking lot.
Moody is best known for his
novel The Ice Storm, written
in 1994; it became a hit movie.
His other film work includes
Personal Effects, Patience,
After Sebald and Catching
Salinger Hes a prolific writer,
having written six novels, three
fiction collections and two nonfiction works. He has also edited
and contributed to other major
works and taught at Yale University, Princeton University
and New York University. He
co-founded the New York Public Librarys Young Lions Fiction Award with Ethan Hawke,
Hannah McFarland and Jennifer
Rudolph Walsh.
Moody was born in New York
City and later moved to Connecticut. He currently divides his time
between Brooklyn and Connecticut, where he also spends time as
a composer and musician.
Joan Bauer was at Merritt on
Saturday, Dec. 12. She delighted
about 20 patrons, of all ages, describing life as a writer. Several
young girls who hope to become
writers hung on every word as
she described how to start a story,
how to build the characters and
how to let the story play out.
Bauer is well known for her
young adult fiction works, including Home Was Here, Al-

Christmas at
The Fountains
By JUDITH OHARA BALFE
judithb@millertonnews.com

MILLBROOK On Wednesday, Dec. 9, residents and visitors at


The Fountains were treated to The
Santa Claus Symphony with Professor Jeffrey Engle. Engle presented music by William Henry Fry. Fry
was the first native-born American
to write a complete grand opera
and other grand-scale orchestral
works. He was also the first musical critic for a major newspaper.
Listeners agreed the music was
different from most Christmas music, but said it was very enjoyable.
Professor Engel has lectured
and presented on a wide variety

Rick Moody relaxed at Merritt Bookstore before reading and signing his
latest novel, Hotels of North America.
Moody is the author of the bestselling
The Ice Storm.
most Home, Close to Famous,
Tell Me and at least seven other
books. Her career in writing began when she entered a poetry
contest at the age of 19, not having
written poetry before that. She
won, and her interest in writing
began there, although she had
always been an avid reader. She
worked in advertising and sales
and was about to start working

Art Blast 2016 to open at library


A reception to meet some
of the artists and their teachers
will be on Friday, Jan. 15, from
4 to 6 p.m.
All are welcome and refreshments will be served
For more information contact Diana Bontecou at dbontecou@millbrook.org or call
845-677-3611.

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Stories are formulated by response rather than by situations,


she said.
She went on to add that humor is a wonderful tool and that
a passion for the written word
is a must.
I love when children find
their voice in their writing, she
said. Let the dream be stronger
than the circumstances.

Steve Johnsons Magic Variety Show


Magic, Comedy & Juggling

Bindlesti Cirkus

Buckaroo Bindlestis Wild West Jamboree

Musical Entertainment by:


Handman String Quartet

Classical String Music & More

Larry Ham & Friends

Classic Mainstream Jazz with World-renowned Musicians

Metropolitan Klezmer

Joyful & Jubilant: Yiddish Roots & Beyond


PHOTO BY JUDITH OHARA BALFE

Peter Muir

Ruff-ing it at The Fountains

Rags, Blues & All That Jazz

Fern, a nearly 3-year-old Maremma sheep dog, visits with residents at The Fountains every Wednesday afternoon from 4 to
5 p.m. They dont care whether I come or not, as long as Fern
shows up. Im just her chauffeur, said her owner, Ellen Botta,
of Salt Point. Fern is a rescue dog, adopted from the Dutchess
County SPCA at the age of 5 months. As an abandoned puppy,
she was found in a bed of ferns, thus, her name. She visits other
places as well, such as a treatment center in Highland Falls and
the Anderson Center for Autism in Staatsburg. More information about therapy dogs can be found at www.caninelinks.org.

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Prize Book Award and the St.


Katherine Drexel Award of the
Catholic Library. She is a New
York Times bestseller, has been
a speaker abroad for the State
Department and also composes
music.
Bauer had many words of wisdom for the hopeful writers in
the audience.
Start by saying, I am a writer.

Featuring:

The

Happy Holidays to all!

PHOTOS BY JUDITH OHARA BALFE

Author and photographer Toby Mudge


atended a book signing at Merritt Bookstore for his two books about the statuary in Central Park.

A Fun-lled Family Event!

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Last weeks story about making Christmas cards at the Millbrook Library identified the two
girls in the photo as Wiltses. Serafinas last name is actually Fauci.
We regret the error.

New Years Eve Dinner

a dream job writing for the film


industry when a serious car accident put that dream on hold.
Screen writing is something shed
like to get back into, she said.
Bauer has won the Newbery
Honor Medal; the American
Library Associations Schneider Family Book Award, the LA
Times Book Award, the Chicago
Tribune Young Adult Literary

of topics including some great and


some not-so-great musicians, and
on historical topics such as the history of film scores and the impact
of jazz on American music.
On Saturday, Dec. 12, The
Fountains hosted The Evergreen
Chorus, a group of women from
Poughkeepsie of all ages who perform a capella four-part harmony.
The local group is part of the international chorus group called the
Sweet Adelines.
An audience of more than 30
gathered to hear the women perform the uniquely American music
art form of barber shop harmony,
singing Christmas songs both old
and new.

MILLBROOK IN BRIEF
During the month of January, The Gallery at The Millbrook Library will celebrate
Art Blast 2016. This annual
exhibit show cases the art
work by local school children
from Elm Drive Elementary,
Alden Place Elementary, The
Millbrook Middle School and
The Dutchess Day School.

Joan Bauer, bestselling author and winner of numerous young adult fiction
awards, discussed the art of writing with
a rapt audience on Saturday, Dec. 12, at
Merritt Bookstore.

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SPORTS

SPORTS SCHEDULES

PHOTO BY SHELLEY MAFFUCCI

Holiday hip-hop
The Amenia Youtheatre group gave a special seasonal performance on Saturday, Dec. 13, at Town Hall in Amenia. The young
performers who danced were enrolled in the town of Amenias dance program; the performance was part of the town-wide
Holiday of Lights celebration. The dance recital is an annual highlight of the holiday festivities.

Surprisingly, a lifetime sport

Hockey isnt just for kids anymore


By BRIAN CIARDI
Special to The Millerton News

The Northwest Corner of


Connecticut is famous for its elite
prep schools, hiking, lakes and the
stunning scenery that entices artists, writers and celebrities from
New York City and beyond to
take up residence here.
What isnt well known in Salisbury, Conn., is its dirty little secret: its winter addiction to hockey. Thanks to the abundance of
prep school rinks there is plenty

SPORTS
IN BRIEF
Adult swim
SALISBURY, Conn.
The 2015-16 Salisbury
Recreation adult lap swim
program at The Hotchkiss
School is underway and
continues through June 11.
The pool will be available for adult lap swim only
on Tuesday, Thursday and
Saturday mornings from 9
to 10:30 a.m. The cost for
the program is $200 for
the season or $5 per session of use.
Membership fees can
be mailed to Salisbury
Recreation Commission,
P.O. Box 548, Salisbury,
CT 06068. Checks can be
made payable to Salisbury
Recreation. Holiday and
weather cancellations are
posted on the town website
at www.salisburyct.us.
For more information,
contact Lisa McAuliffe
at 860 435-5186 or email
recreationdirector@salisburyct.us.

of ice time available. Now, Im


not talking about minor hockey
for kids; Im talking about adult
hockey. There are unofficially
more adult hockey players per
capita in the Northwest Corner
than any area south of the Canadian border.
The genesis of the popularity started about 27 years as the
brain child of Chris Lancto. When
Chris moved to Lakeville full
time in his late 20s he needed an
athletic outlet during the winter
months; hockey was a natural fit.
Chris had never played organized hockey as a child, but
he was eager to create a hockey
night on a real rink. Sunday night
hockey at the Salisbury School
was born.
Chris put the word out and
the next thing you know, a ragtag
group of pond skaters and more
polished rink players were religiously showing up every Sunday
evening.
Around this time I was a weekend house guest at Chriss; he told
me to bring my hockey gear. What
I saw was quite different from the
organized leagues I was used to in
New Jersey and New York City.
Did I say ragtag? First, there was
Skip Kosciusko volunteering to
play goalie and wearing a shirt
and tie under his equipment. Skip
was coming from church and saw
no need to change.
Then there was the the equipment of some of the other players:
lacrosse gloves, kayak and bike
helmets, hard hats, even a firemans hat. It looked more like the
barroom scene from Stars Wars
than a hockey team.
The main thing, though, was
the enthusiasm was high and
there were some seasoned players in the mix. Bottom line: It was
fun.

From that innocent start things


began to grow. Eventually, Sunday night pick-up evolved into a
full-fledged hockey league. Presently there are five teams from the
area fielding teams. The Lakeville
team is sponsored by the Woodland Restaurant. In addition there
are teams from North Canaan,
Sheffield, Salisbury School
and the dreaded Kent squad that
hasnt quite figured out that adult
hockey is fun and not a reenactment of the movie, Slapshot.
Salisbury School is the perennial champ and also a good
reminder of that first season of
Sunday Night Hockey. The team
is a mix of elite former college
players and some staff and faculty members who are new to the
game. In keeping with tradition,
there is at least one skater sporting a lacrosse helmet and another
wearing overalls. I believe that in
pro sports it would be called the
throwback look.
The leagues success spawned
less competitive but equally fun
Thursday night open hockey at
Salisbury School, where all skill
levels are invited.
Over at Hotchkiss, Don Drislane has been organizing Monday
night pick-up hockey for the the
past 15 years. The mix is kids in
their 20s to kids in their 60s and
70s. Thats right, hockey surprisingly is a lifetime sport. Just ask
retired Rev. Carl Franson, whose
normally kind demeanor changes
when he takes the ice.
The Monday night skate has
also been a great outlet for some
fine local young men who have
had a rough road in their short
lives. Credit goes to Don for creating a healthy, fun environment.
For those unfamiliar with
hockey, half the experience is the
camaraderie that happens off the

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The indoor track at The
Hotchkiss School is open
to the public on Tuesdays,
Thursdays and Saturdays
from 8 to 10 a.m. for walking and jogging, through
May 26.
There is no fee.
Call 860-435-5186 for
details.

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ice. The hockey locker room is the


last bastion of political incorrectness. Lets just say the exchanges
are hilarious, more than occasionally X-rated and never appropriate for public consumption.
Organizing hockey is not an
easy task. Chris Lancto has been
doing it since the late 1980s and,
as one might expect, it is pretty
much a thankless endeavor. But
for Chris, its a labor of love. The
hockey community hit the lottery
when he moved to town.
If any men and women (yes,
there are women already playing)
would like to join the fun, the 8
p.m. Monday skate at Hotchkiss
and the 9 p.m. Thursday skate at
Salisbury School are both looking for more skaters. All skill
levels are welcome; all you need
is hockey equipment, enthusiasm
and 20 bucks.

Millbrook
Monday, Dec. 28, at 5:15 p.m.,
Girls Basketball, Varsity, Millbrook
at Pine Plains, Tournament, Stissing Mountain Middle/High School.
Wednesday, Dec. 30, at 5:15 p.m.,
Girls Basketball, Varsity, Millbrook
at Spackenkill, Tournament, Spackenkill High School.
Tuesday, Jan. 5, at 4:15 p.m., Boys
Basketball, Junior Varsity, Rhinebeck at Millbrook, League, Millbrook High School (MHS).
Tuesday, Jan. 5, at 4:15 p.m.,
Girls Basketball, Junior Varsity,
Millbrook at Rhinebeck, League,
Rhinebeck High School.
Tuesday, Jan. 5, at 5:45 p.m.,
Girls Basketball, Varsity, Millbrook
at Rhinebeck, League.
Tuesday, Jan. 5, at 6 p.m., Boys
Basketball, Varsity, Rhinebeck at
Millbrook, League, MHS.
Thursday, Jan. 7, at 4:15 p.m.,
Boys Basketball, Modified, Dover
at Millbrook, 5 Quarters, MHS.
Thursday, Jan. 7, at 4:15 p.m.,
Girls Basketball, Modified, Millbrook at Dover, 5 Quarters, Dover
High School.
Pine Plains
Monday, Dec. 28, at 3:30 p.m.,
Girls Basketball, Varsity, Spackenkill at Pine Plains, Tournament,
Stissing Mountain Middle/High
School (SMMHS)
Monday, Dec. 28, at 5:15 p.m.,
Girls Basketball, Varsity, Millbrook at Pine Plains, Tournament,
SMMHS.
Monday, Dec. 28, at 7 p.m., Girls
Basketball, Varsity, Highland at
Pine Plains, Tournament, SMMHS.
Wednesday, Dec. 30, at 3:30
p.m., Girls Basketball, Varsity, Pine
Plains at Spackenkill, Tournament,

Spackenkill High School.


Tuesday, Jan. 5, at 4:15 p.m.,
Boys Basketball, Junior Varsity,
Pine Plains at Webutuck, League,
Webutuck High School.
Tuesday, Jan. 5, at 4:15 p.m.,
Girls Basketball, Junior Varsity,
Webutuck at Pine Plains, League,
SMMHS.
Tuesday, Jan. 5, at 5:30 p.m.,
Boys Basketball, Varsity, Pine Plains
at Webutuck, League, Webutuck
High School.
Tuesday, Jan. 5, at 5:45 p.m.,
Girls Basketball, Varsity, Webutuck
at Pine Plains, League, SMMHS.
Webutuck
Wednesday, Dec. 30, at 4 p.m.,
Boys Basketball, Junior Varsity,
Haldane at Webutuck, Non-League,
Webutuck High School (WHS).
Tuesday, Jan. 5, at 4:15 p.m., Boys
Basketball, Junior Varsity, Pine
Plains at Webutuck, League.
Tuesday, Jan. 5, at 4:15 p.m., Girls
Basketball, Junior Varsity, Webutuck at Pine Plains, League, Stissing
Mountain Middle/High School.
Tuesday, Jan. 5, at 5:30 p.m.,
Boys Basketball, Varsity, Pine Plains
at Webutuck, League, WHS.
Tuesday, Jan. 5, at 5:45 p.m.,
Girls Basketball, Varsity, Webutuck at Pine Plains, League, Stissing Mountain Middle/High School.
Wednesday, Jan. 6, at 4:15 p.m.,
Girls Basketball, Modified, Dover
at Webutuck.
Thursday, Jan. 7, at 4:15 p.m.,
Boys Basketball, Modified, Webutuck at Rhinebeck, 5 Quarters,
Rhinebeck Middle School.
Thursday, Jan. 7, at 4:15 p.m.,
Girls Basketball, Modified, Rhinebeck at Webutuck, 5 Quarters,
WHS.

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THE MILLERTON NEWS, Thursday, December 24 and December 31, 2015

OPINION
T
HE MILLERTON NEWS
EDITORIAL PAGE 8
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 24

A VIEW FROM
THE EDGE
Peter Riva

AND DECEMBER 31, 2015

EDITORIAL

Eisenhower
and Obama
are both right

Driving Dial-A-Ride
program forward

here are plenty of places most of us would like to, or


need to, go. Thats a given. The trick is getting there,
especially if one is without any means of personal
transportation.
Enter Dial-A-Ride, the public transportation program run
by the North East Community Center (NECC) in Millerton.
Since 2012, Dial-A-Ride has served residents living in the
municipalities of North East, Millerton, Pine Plains, Amenia,
Dover, Millbrook and Washington. Going into 2016 it will
continue to do so, with improvements.
Firstly, NECC plans on acquiring its own handicap-accessible van smaller than the large buses provided (for a fee) by
the county. Not only will this allow Dial-A-Ride to access
more locations (think small, icy driveways; cramped, crowded
cul-de-sacs; or narrow, winding streets), it will allow those
running the program to offer more customized options.
Whether that means evening or weekend service well have yet
to see but those are goals that NECC is shooting for.
By owning its own van, Dial-A-Ride will also be able to
offer rides free-of-charge. Currently it costs $3.50 one way for
a ride; $1 for veterans and seniors. With its own fleet (if we can
call one van a fleet), Dial-A-Ride will instead not charge riders
anything at all, though donations will be welcome. Think of
what that will mean to those who dont have their own
transportation, who have low-paying jobs or high-costing
doctors appointments to get to, who need Dial-A-Ride to get
to those places. It will mean access and provide consistency
and dependability to those who need it most.
Having Dial-A-Ride in our midst is a godsend. It provides
regular, dependable transportation to anywhere in Dutchess
County to anyone living in its coverage area for shopping,
medical or social trips. It even goes over the border into
Connecticut, for medical appointments at Sharon Hospital or
with the large number of Connecticut doctors New Yorkers
visit these days. Again, this is a critical service.
According to a report from NECC, Poughkeepsie and
Sharon were the most popular destinations for North East
residents while Poughkeepsie was the most popular destination for Pine Plains residents. Roughly 40 percent of Dial-ARide trips taken by North East residents were for medical
purposes while 26 percent of trips taken by Pine Plains
residents were for medical purposes. For more facts and
figures on the Dial-A-Ride program and its ridership, turn to
this weeks front page.
The bottom line is that NECC is doing a great service by
offering Dial-A-Ride, with the promise of it fine-tuning the
program even more come the new year. Dial-A-Ride, coupled
with NECCs Care Car program (which for 25 years has
provided transportation to medical appointments for seniors
only), helps make life easier for those living in the Harlem
Valley. Without them, many residents would be struggling to
get where they need to go.
Lets face it, not everyone can afford a vehicle in todays
world, nor can everyone afford gas, insurance, maintenance
costs, etc. Thats where Dial-A-Ride comes in. We should all be
thankful that such a program is available to residents throughout our region were so glad the community center put it
into motion years ago and continues to make it a priority
today.
To learn more about Dial-A-Ride or to schedule a ride
(which must be done three days in advance) call 518-789-4259.

A pause in remembrance
of Billy the Kid Ostrom

he other day Ann Linden


called me and said that
she had read that Billy
Ostrom had died. He had played
for the Amenia Baseball Club in
the past. Yes, I remembered seeing him play and thanked her for
letting me know. I checked the
Poughkeepsie Journal and found
that he had died at age 95 on
Dec. 3 at home.
Billy the Kid Ostrom played
baseball starting at age 16 when
he was signed to play semi-pro
ball with Corning of the Canadian-American League, according
to his obituary in the Journal.
His official career was from 1936
to 1969, it also stated.
When he played for Amenia
during the 1950s and 60s he was
on at least two of their winning
teams of the Interstate League
as pitcher-outfielder. In 1959
he shared the pitching duties
for Amenia when they won the
regular season League title and
in 1961 the Inter-State Play-off
Championship. His batting average in 1961 was .357, according to
an article I wrote for the Webutuck Country Schoolhouse 2007
publication. Amenia, A Baseball
Town listed the above information. And his picture is among
those shown on Page 28 of that
popular booklet.
In 1971 there was an article
that I found in the Amenia archives titled, Millerton Downs
Monarchs, dated September
1971, but without the newspaper
it came from. It wrote of the first

ON HISTORYS
PATH
Arlene Iuliano
of a three-game series between
two old rivals: Millerton and
Amenia. Millerton won 2-1 at
the Amenia School Field. One of
the comments made in the article stated Neither Billy Ostrom
nor Cart Bates were in uniform
for this big attraction, and their
potent sticks were missed. The
heart of the home clubs attack is
written on the war clubs of these
two veterans, and with seven
men stranded on the sacks, this
fact was proven.
In a book written by Joe Poillucci in 2000 titled, Baseball in
Dutchess County, when it was a
game, and printed by Rutledge
Books in Danbury, Conn., Poillucci gives recognition to Billy
the Kid.
Below are some of his statements: In 1947 professional baseball made a comeback in Poughkeepsie, Poillucci said. The Kid
had the leagues highest BA (batting average) of .405 and an ERA
(Earned Run Average) of 2.22.
He played as a pitcher-outfielder. In that leagues four years of
existence, he would post a BA of
.368 and pitching record of 21-11.
Ostrom was considered a
star player and another local
Continued to next page

Cartoon by Bill Lee of Sharon, Conn., and New York City

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR


Through donations, association helps neighbors in need
Thank you to friends and
neighbors who have supported
Ancramdale Neighbors Helping Neighbors Association, Inc.
(ANHNA) this year. We ask for
your contributions to help us in
2016 providing weekly food
deliveries to families in need,
helping local college students
pay for essentials like books and
making sure students have the
supplies required to attend our
area schools.
Our programs serve changing
needs of individuals and families
in Ancram, Ancramdale and Boston Corner and to the schools our
children attend. ANHNA contri-

Woodcraft sales
aid Kenya school
The Crafts for Kenya sale
was the best ever with sales of
woodcrafts at the North East
Community Center and at the
North East (Webutuck) Central
School District, totaling $6,626.
All money is going to the Igero,
Kenya, elementary school.
Parents of students have been
actively fundraising and have
had electricity run in four classrooms. We are hoping to raise an
additional $1,727 to create a lab
at the school and to equip it with
computers, a printer and a copy
machine.
If you would like to purchase
a salad bowl, platter, cutting
board, candle holder, toy or other item to help fund this project,
please email roccanova@taconic.net or call 518-329-2021 to arrange a viewing.
Of course, donations are also
appreciated. Please make checks
out to Grow Against Poverty
and mail to J. and J. Roccanova,
153 Over Mountain Road, Ancramdale, NY 12503.
John and Jean Roccanova
Ancramdale

butions are tax deductible since


the organization is a not-for-profit 501 (c) (3) corporation. Please
share what you can to help your
neighbors in need.
For more information on
ANHNA or to make a donation
call Jack Lindsey, board member
and secretary, at 518-329-7306
or write to ANHNA P.O. Box 97,
Ancramdale, NY 12503.

Millertons seasonal event was a success


We would like to thank everyone who made the Sunday, Dec. 13, seasonal event in
Millerton possible. About 125
people came to the screening
of Its a Wonderful Life and
enjoyed the festivities, and carriage rides.
Special thanks to Jeanne
Vanecko and Cathy Fenn of
Townscape for helping us get
the ball rolling and facilitating
the new village decorations, to
Salisbury Bank for helping to
underwrite the free community film screening and to Dick
Hermans for spearheading the
fundraising effort.
Thanks also to Associated
Lightning Rod, Over Mountain

Builders, Hathaway Young Caterers, Millerton Fire Department, Townscape, Millerton


Business Group, and all of the
shops in Millerton that participated.
Our goal was to raise $1,000
for Millertons Astor Head Start
pre-school program so far
$700 has been raised and that is
without counting the donation
boxes so the effort was a tremendous success!
We hope that this will be the
start of something wonderful
and look forward to doing it
again next year!
Robert and Carol Sadlon
The Moviehouse
Lakeville, Conn.

Thank you, McDonalds customers


It has been an honor to serve
this community for the past 15
years, and we appreciate the
support and cooperation of our
elected officials, leaders, fire and
police departments and neighbors.
We are happy to report that
almost all of our employees have
accepted jobs in one of our other nearby McDonalds locations,
and we look forward to continuing to serve our neighboring
communities.
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The first Latin lesson

he first Latin Phrase of


the Week for The Millerton News is FESTINA
LENTE. And, by the way, Salve
(pronounced Sahl-way). Thats
Latin for Hello!
Do you wonder what the
Latin phrases and mottoes all
around us mean? On a recent
shopping trip to Main Street,
Millerton, I spied a school sticker on a car parked outside of
Oblong Books and Music. The
sticker, for the Madeira School,
an independent school for girls
in Maclean, Va., had the Latin
motto FESTINA LENTE. This
wonderful motto is an example
of what the Latin language does
best; it expresses a paradox in
two words.
Festina lente is Latin for hurry slowly. The Latin verb festina is a command form of a verb
meaning hurry. You may own
a brand of wristwatch named
Festina. You may be amused to
know that your watch, every
time you look at it, is telling you
to hurry!
From the Latin adverb lente,
meaning slowly, we get the English word lentitude (slowness)
and the Italian musical directions lento (slower than adagio)

Thank you and best wishes for


a wonderful holiday season.
Adrienne Citrin, president
Jack Lindsey, secretary
Eric Wiener, treasurer
Nancy Bryant, board member
Janet Shannon,
board member
Ancramdale Neighbors
Helping Neighbors
Ancram

LEARNING
LATIN
Rowena
Fenstermacher
and lentando (by playing more
and more slowly).
The great first Roman emperor, Augustus, was fond of this
saying, in its Greek form (speude bradeos), as reported by Aulus Gellius in his second century
A.D. collection of scholarship
called The Attic Nights. These
two Latin words, Festina lente,
can help you to think before you
act, but once you think through
your plan, they will encourage
you to act quickly.
OK, so thats our first Latin
phrase of the week. You can get
a preview of next weeks Latin
phrase on every U.S. coin. Vale
(pronounced Wahl-ay). Thats
Latin for good-bye.
P.S. The Madeira School
mascot is a snail!
Rowena Fenstermacher is a
retired school teacher who taught
Latin.

their new home at Dover Plains


or Poughkeepsie (Main Street
location).
Once again, thank you so
much.
Joy Carlos Wong
and family
McDonalds franchisee
Millerton

he American people
are determined to protect themselves and
their institutions against any organization in their midst which
is actually a conspiracy dedicated to the violent overthrow of
our entire form of government.
The American people, likewise,
are determined to accomplish
this in strict conformity with
the requirements of justice, fair
play and the Constitution of the
United States. They realize that
employment of any other means
would react unfavorably against
the innocent as well as the guilty,
and, in the long run, would distort and damage the judicial procedures of our country.
Who said that? Todays politicians would label that person
a terrorist lover, not protecting
the American people, or worse a
traitor (as we currently hear from
Rush Limbaugh).
I am old enough to remember
the fear-mongering of the Red
Menace and the loud demands
by politicians, on both sides of
Congress, that the president
send troops and military support
to defeat USSR-leaning Abdel
Nasser (Egypt) and break up Syria and send troops to Indochina to support the French trying
to prevent the Commies taking
over the list was long.
Eisenhower did send a few
military to Lebanon to prevent a
coup dtat against the then-leader who was of a Communist political violent faction. As soon as
they regained control, our troops
left. Eisenhower sent non-military aid and support, through
the United Nations, to Britain
and France fighting the Suez War
in 1956. And Eisenhower even
watched the tanks roll into Iron
Curtain bloc countries (including
Crimea!), condemned the Soviets
for doing so, but did not commit
U.S. troops. Why?
Having seen, first hand, the
carnage of all-out war, knowing
the Soviet enemy would spare
no man or woman, certainly no
child, if military hostilities began
(Eisenhower often commented on the 500,000 lives Russia
sacrificed to protect Stalingrad),
Eisenhower saw the Cold War
with clarity, not bombast: This
is a war of light against darkness, freedom against slavery
Almost immediately in office,
he openly embraced a policy of
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There will be no paper issued Dec. 31. The Millerton News
will take a one-week break. The next issue will be Jan. 7, 2016,
for which the letters deadline will be 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 4.
Letters intended for publication must be signed with the
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VIEWPOINT

What do green groups think about the Paris climate talks?

A VIEW FROM THE EDGE


Continued from previous page

containment as the cornerstone


of his administrations Soviet
policy. And there were plenty of
bombasts to deal with in Congress and on the stump against
his policy of containment, headed by McCarthy and his cronies.
Eisenhower was called a coward,
was said to be a failed president, a
denier of the real American way.
Eisenhowers take? He refused
to denounce these nay-sayers,
especially McCarthy, claiming
that to do so would only further
polarize the nation and reward
them with additional publicity.
Eisenhower vowed, I will not get
into the gutter with these guys.
He was sure McCarthy would
hang himself on his rhetoric
armed with little more than hearsay and innuendo, McCarthy set
out even to expose communists
within the U.S. Army. That was
too much for Eisenhower to bear.
He instructed his staff to present
information that discredited
McCarthy, revealing that McCarthy had petitioned the Army to
award preferential treatment to
his assistant, David Shine. McCarthy was thereafter tainted as
a crook (which he was).
It took 50+ years, true, for the
USSR to fall. Without one major
war to defeat the USSR. The very
people of Russia and the Soviet

bloc countries had simply had


enough and demanded change.
But, as soon as Eisenhower was
out of office, the neo-cons got to
work in Asia, with Caspar Weinberger manufacturing a communist domino effect to justify
over 52,000 U.S. deaths and over
1.5 million others others offspring that we now trade peacefully with since the post-Vietnam
period went back to Eisenhowers containment policy.
So every time you hear todays
blowhards wanting to sacrifice
Americans on a foreign battlefield so they can feel good about
stopping Americas Islamic enemies, remember that Obamas
containment policy is remarkably similar to Eisenhowers. A
containment policy that the great
general and Republican proved
to be right and more cost effective (and with a lesser U.S. body
count) than getting us into another bloody war. The end result
may take a little longer, but that
result is more permanent and
certainly cheaper besides it is
more in keeping with our laws
and Constitution, as Eisenhower
said.
Peter Riva, a former resident of
Amenia Union, now lives in New
Mexico.

ON HISTORYS PATH
Continued from previous page

great, wrote Poillucci. In 1958,


while playing for the Staatsburg
Knickerbockers, the Kid had
a .370 batting average, tied two
others for the most hits with 20,
tied for the lead with eight others for the most doubles with
three, tied with three others for
the most triples with two and
was tied for second in homers
with two. He was also second in

runs batted in with 15.


Quite a performance for an
old timer who was nearing the
end of an outstanding baseball
career. He was truly one of the
greatest ballplayers Dutchess
County ever produced.
May he rest in peace!
Arlene Iuliano is the Amenia
town historian.

PHOTO BY AMANDA MAYA WINANS

Fading trees

PHOTO BY YANN CARADEC, FLICKRCC

remain optimistic that the conversion to sustainable energy


is inevitable. Michael Burger,
executive director of the Sabin Center for Climate Change
Law at Columbia Law School,
told ThinkProgress: The leaders of the world recognize
that the consequences of noncompliance are disastrous. We
are looking at the wholesale
transformation of our global
climate. The main incentive
here for compliance is not the
threat of some civil penalty
non-compliance would mean
environmental disaster.
Contacts: EDF, www.edf.
org; 350.org, www.350.org;
Greenpeace
International,
www.greenpeace.org/international; Sabin Center for Climate Change Law, web.law.
columbia.edu/climate-change.

in recent press and by former


NASA scientist James Hansen,
who called it fraud, yet some

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EARTHTALK
Editors of E/The
Environmental
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Dear EarthTalk: What do
green groups think about the
outcome of the recent Paris
climate talks?
Jackie Lupinacci
Pittsburgh, Pa.
On Dec. 12, 2015, 195 countries assembled at the COP21
Climate Conference in Paris
produced a 32-page agreement
outlining goals to phase out industrial carbon dioxide (CO2)
emissions. All countries agreed
on holding the increase in the
global average temperature to
well below 2 degrees Celsius
above pre-industrial levels and
pursuing efforts to limit the
temperature increase to 1.5 degrees Celsius.
Each country submitted a
voluntary pledge for cutting
its CO2 emissions, known as
an intended nationally determined contribution, or INDC.
These pledges are not strong
enough to achieve the two
degree target, but countries
involved are required to monitor and report their emissions
data, which will be reviewed
every five years, and are expected to update their emissions reductions over time.
While the Paris commitments wont deliver all the
emissions reductions that are
needed, the agreement provides a framework to ratchet up
ambition over time: a transparent system for reporting and
review, regular assessments
of progress, and strengthening of commitments every five
years beginning in 2020, said
Fred Krupp, President of the
Environmental Defense Fund
(EDF). The agreement relies
on each nation to enact its own
policies to reduce emissions
while ensuring that their progress can be monitored by all.
We look forward to each countrys work to both meet and
build on their pledges in order
to finish the hard work of protecting future generations.
But distant promises standing in for present-day pledges
adequate enough to achieve the
agreements temperature goals
have left many green groups
disappointed. In a statement
issued shortly after the release
of the final agreement, Bill
McKibben, co-founder of 350.
org, said: Every government
seems now to recognize the
fossil fuel era must end, and
soon. But the power of the fossil fuel industry is reflected in

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the nations of the world will do more on their own than the
agreement itself requires.
the text, which drags out the
transition so far that endless
climate damage will be done.
Since pace is the crucial question now, activists must redouble our efforts to weaken that
industry.
Kumi Naidoo, executive
director of Greenpeace International, reflected post-Paris
that a continued, unrelenting
push for clean, renewable fuels by green groups is crucial.
When it comes to forcing real,
meaningful action, Paris fails
to meet the moment, Naidoo
said. We have a 1.5-degree wall
to climb, but the ladder isnt
long enough To pull us free
of fossil fuels we are going to
need to mobilize in ever greater numbers We will push our
beautifully simple solution to
climate change 100 percent
renewable energy for all and
make sure it is heard and embraced.
In addition to green group
backlash, the Paris agreement was openly condemned

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DIAL-A-RIDE Continued from Page


resenting 17 percent of the total.
Active users were considered
people who took at least one trip
during that time period. North
East had 20 active users, representing 18 percent of total active
users.
Pine Plains had 10 active users,
representing 10 percent of total
active users.
Dial-A-Ride provided 270 rides
to North East residents during that
time, 15 percent of the total. North
East had four clients with more
than 20 rides and three with more
than 10 rides.
Dial-A-Ride provided 267
rides to and from Pine Plains during that period, 14 percent of the
total. Four different Pine Plains
residents were in double digits for
Dial-A-Ride rides, with the highest total being 80, according to a
report by Stone.
Poughkeepsie and Sharon,
Conn., were the most popular
destinations for North East residents. According to its data, Of
the 52 Millerton destinations, the
majority were of people traveling
from other towns to North East.
Most were for family and social
purposes with some medical appointments mixed in.
Poughkeepsie was the most
popular destination for Pine Plains
residents, meanwhile, with the
majority of trips to shopping and
medical locales. Rhinebeck was
the second most popular destination, primarily to reach Northern
Dutchess Hospital.
According to Stone, 40 percent of Dial-A-Ride trips taken
by North East residents were for
medical purposes. Four North
East residents logged rides well
into double digits for long-term
regular cancer treatments, stated
his report.
Additionally, Dial-A-Ride had
only limited mileage logged by
residents to Dutchess Commu-

FARMERS MARKETS Continued from Page

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nity College (DCC); the program


will try to increase that usage in
the future.
Pine Plains Dial-A-Ride users
dedicated 26 percent of their trips
to medical purposes. Shopping accounted for 31 percent of the trips
taken by Pine Plains residents.
Changes to come
NECC plans to purchase its
own van with wheelchair accessibility to make the program more
efficient and user-friendly. That
way, said Stone, local service can
be tailored more closely to meet
the needs of our villages and our
towns.
This will allow NECC to better coordinate all rides; provide
a one-call service; use a smaller
vehicle; have longer service days,
with evening and weekend service;
do more outreach to Latino riders;
serve more DCC students; provide taxi vouchers if people need
same-day or next-day service; and
have better contact with clients
to hear if there are problems or
concerns, according to the DialA-Ride study.
A big advantage in having a van
over the large bus from Poughkeepsie that Dial-A-Ride currently
relies on, according to Stone, is
that a van wont struggle up long
driveways or cul-de-sacs especially in the winter weather.
We wont have those restrictions and we can serve some people living in remote areas, he said.
Currently the fare for Dial-ARide is $3.50 one way; it costs $1
for senior citizens and veterans.
That will soon change. And for
the better, said Stone.
Were going to run on no fare,
he said. You can make a contribution if you can, but you dont have
to. We expect that will help a lot.
Stone continued that the program hopes to grow.
We hope to expand Dial-ARide both in numbers, because

it will be much more efficiently


run, and in local control, as it will
be free-of-charge for people who
cant make a contribution.
Come Jan. 1, 2016 Dial-A-Ride
will run five days a week going
anywhere in Dutchess County for
medical, shopping or social trips.
Expenses
Dial-A-Ride relies on funding
from the towns it serves, as well as
grants and other support. Once the
community center buys its own
van funding will shift.
The van itself is estimated at
$40,474. Software to run the program will cost $25,000. Personnel and fringe costs clock in at
$97,742. And overhead, about 15
percent of the operating costs,
will run $19,161. The program
will continue to seek municipal
contributions.
The total operating cost for the
new and improved Dial-A-Ride
program, for year one 2016
is slated at $212,378. For year two
2017 that number drops to
$164,795, bringing the grand total
for two years to $377,173.
The Foundation for Community Health and other foundations
are contributing $34,000 in the
first year and $33,500 in the second year. The Dutchess County
Office of the Aging pledged to
contribute $8,000 both years.
Participating towns will contribute $13,000 both years while user
donations are expected to reach
$3,000 in year one and $6,000 in
year two.
The Care Car
NECC also has the Care Car,
which is only for senior citizens,
thanks to special funding for the
program. Its been in service for 25
years and through it, volunteers
drive seniors to medical appointments.
During the time frame discussed, there were 30 registrants
of the Care Car and four vehicles.

I do quite a bit of driving myself and have gotten friendly with


several local citizens, said Stone.
Its a real privilege to get to know
those folks and help them out.
From April 2014 to July 2015,
North East had 37 Care Car registrants, representing 23 percent
of the total.
Pine Plains had 30 registrants,
representing 22 percent of the
total.
North East had 20 active Care
Car users, representing 26 percent
of total active users.
Pine Plains had eight active
Care Car users, representing 10
percent of total active users.
The Care Car provided 304
rides to North East residents,
making up 32 percent of the total.
North East also had four clients
with more than 20 rides total and
three with more than 10 rides.
Pine Plains residents took 76
Care Car rides; the highest total
for an individual was 36 rides.
The most popular destinations
for North East Care Car riders
were Poughkeepsie and Sharon.
In Pine Plains, most Care Car
riders went locally to a physical
therapy practice. The other mostpopular destinations were Kingston, Rhinebeck, Poughkeepsie and
Sharon.
In addition to locally-participating towns, funders and partners of the Northeast Dutchess
Transit program sponsored by
NECC include: the Federal Transit Authority, Dutchess County,
the Foundation for Community
Health, the New York State Health
Foundation, Sisters of Charity,
the Community Foundations of
the Hudson Valley and Dutchess
County Mass Transit.
For more on Dial-A-Ride, or
the Care Car, call NECC at 518789-4259. Dial-A-Ride reservations must be made three days in
advance.

something that had only been


done for the summer market previously. Every Saturday at noon,
the interns produce a cooking
demonstration with seasonal
ingredients found in the market
and provide the recipe of what
they made.
McCall added that she is very
appreciative of the Millerton
Methodist Church for providing
the space needed by the market
to continue to grow and become
more successful.
Both markets will offer a
variety of winter crops such as
potatoes, onions, greens, pears
and apples, among others. There
will also be vendors providing
poultry, dairy, artisanal cheeses,
micro-greens and fresh bread
and baked goods.
Amenia market
This winter, the Amenia
market celebrates its sixth season since it started hosting the
winter market. The winter market began with the purchase of
the Amenia Elementary School
building, which was bought to
serve as the Town Hall. Ever
since then, the winter market has
been hosted in the gymnasium.
Its a great location for the
farmers market, market manager Sophie Purdy said, adding
that it is a very warm space with
lots of natural sunlight radiating through the large windows
in the room.
Managing the market has its
perks, one of them being able
to welcome new vendors to the
market. The list is ever-changing.
This season new vendors joining
the market include Dutchs Spirits and Irving Farm which will
sell its most popular varieties of
whole bean coffee. Rejoining the
market will be baker Carol Bonci

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selling breads and gourmet


pizzas. Great Cape Co. will sell
freshly-made cider donuts on
site.
Late fall and winter time are
synonymous with the beginning
of the holiday season, so the market always tries to incorporate
a mix of products from the essential food vendors to artisanal
vendors to provide holiday gift
shopping opportunities. This
years addition of Liz Shedd
who will sell hand-knit products
such as scarfs, hats and more
ensures the commitment to add
more artisans to the winter market. In addition, vegetable vendor Running Creek Farm will be
selling holiday wreaths to add a
touch of natural ornaments for
decorating at home.
A constant goal of these farmers markets is to continue welcoming more costumers every
season, but towns with less foot
traffic can sometimes encounter some challenges with this.
With a constantly changing list
of vendors, the Amenia market
is always looking to add more
variety to its list to continue to
meet costumers needs.
For more information on the
Millerton Farmers Market go to
www.millertonfarmersmarket.
org or contact Sheila DePaola at
518-789-4259 or at Sheila@neccmillerton.org. For more information on the Amenia Farmers
Market contact Sophie Purdy at
marketmanager@ameniafarmersmarket.com or sign up for
weekly email updates through
the markets website, www.ameniafarmersmarket.com.
Both markets also have Facebook pages, another source for
the latest news on area winter
farmers markets.

Email news and photos to editor@millertonnews.com

Children celebrate the holidays with gingerbread workshop


By LIZETT PAJUELO
Special to The Millerton News
MILLERTON Children
and parents from the community
turned up at the North East Community Center for an afternoon
of fun at the annual Gingerbread
House Decorating Workshop on
Saturday, Dec. 19.
Every year, NECC hosts this
holiday workshop for children to
decorate their very own gingerbread house, as well as interact
with friends and sing along to
Christmas music. This year a total

of 50 children participated very


few houses were left as extras.
NECC Executive Director
Jenny Hansell said it has been
hosting the event for eight years;
it continues to grow every year.
At first, this event was intended for the children of NECCs
After School Program to have
some creative holiday fun. Now
that the community centers After School Program has grown
to have more than 60 children
enrolled, it coordinates separate
workshops one for the afterschool program and another for

the community-at-large, held on


Saturdays so that children in the
community can participate in local holiday activities in a fun and
safe environment.
This year a total of 120 gingerbread houses will have been
decorated after the children in the
After School Program at the Millerton Elementary School complete their workshop on Tuesday,
Dec. 22.
Teens from the Teen Team
Program were also present at the
Saturday workshop, helping the
children and their families when a

refill of candy was due. Teen Team


Coordinator Sara Campbell said
at first the teens were shy and nervous, but as the event progressed
they began to open up and enjoy
the time with the children.
Its good to see them help
their community, said Campbell.

Joining the crew this year also


were two Americorps members
from Hudson Health Care: Maria Aloe and Mariam Sow, who
work closely with Betsy McCall,
director of the teen program and
food and farming program. They
supplied the event with some salty

and savory snacks for decoration,


such as popcorn and pretzels
which the children would sneak
a bite of every so often and
healthy snacks and water for them
to munch on instead of gulping
down all the candy that was at
the tip of their fingers.

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TOWN of NORTH EAST
Millerton, New York
TOWN BOARD
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2016 will be held on Monday,
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North Maple Avenue, Millerton,
New York.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER
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on January 4th, the Annual
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HEALTH

FDA warns of danger of jerky treats for pets


By CYNTHIA
HOCHSWENDER
cynthiah@lakevillejournal.com
There is apparently a medical
mystery that involves dogs and
jerky treats from China.
The Food and Drug Administration has put out a call to dog
owners and veterinarians who
know of an animal that got sick
after eating the snacks.
Within hours of eating treats
sold as jerky tenders or strips
made of chicken, duck, sweet potatoes and/or dried fruit, some
pets have exhibited decreased appetite, decreased activity, vomiting, diarrhea (sometimes with
blood or mucus), increased water
consumption and/or increased
urination, the FDA website said.
Severe cases have involved
kidney failure, gastrointestinal
bleeding and a rare kidney disorder. About 60 percent of cases
involved gastrointestinal illness,
and about 30 percent involved
kidney and urinary systems.
The remaining cases reported
various symptoms, such as collapse, convulsions or skin issues.
So this is kind of a big deal.

Usually food illness issues get


traced and resolved pretty
quickly. This one is proving to
be trickier to get a handle on.
About 3,600 cases involving
dogs have been reported and
there have even been 10 cases
involving cats in the past eight
years. Almost 600 animals have
died.
To date, FDAs Center for
Veterinary Medicine (CVM) has
conducted more than 1,200 tests,
visited jerky pet treat manufacturers in China and collaborated
with colleagues in academia,
industry, state labs and foreign
governments. Yet the exact cause
of the illnesses remains elusive,
the website reports.
To help solve the mystery, the
FDA is reaching out to the public
and to vets to ask for their data.
Its a funny request because
on the one hand, the strong suggestion is that you not buy these
jerky products and give them to
your pet.
The consumer fact sheet from
the FDA goes so far as to share
this helpful reminder: Pet treats
are not a necessary part of a fully
balanced diet, so eliminating

them will not harm pets. All the


nutrients your pet needs can be
found in commercially produced
pet food.
If, however, you go ahead and
give jerky treats to your dog (or
cat), and if your pet gets sick, then
the FDA asks that you hold on to
any unused portion of the product in its original container for at
least 60 days, in case FDA calls to
request samples for testing. Owners should place the container
inside a sealable plastic bag, if
possible.
If you take your pet to the
vet, or if you are a vet and you
see these symptoms in an animal
under your care, the FDA might
ask for blood, urine and tissue
samples from the animal.
FDA will request written permission from pet owners and will
cover the costs, including shipping, of any tests it requests.
The director of the Center for
Veterinary Medicine, Bernadette
Dunham, said, This is one of the
most elusive and mysterious outbreaks weve encountered. Our
beloved four-legged companions
deserve our best effort, and we
are giving it.

New chief nursing officer


named at Sharon Hospital
SHARON, Conn. Sharon
Hospital has a new chief nursing
officer (CNO), Lori Puff. Interim
CEO Peter Cordeau, who had been
the CNO until his promotion last
month, made the announcement
on Dec. 16.
Cordeau stepped up to the top
administrative spot at the hospital
in November when former CEO
Kim Lumia was dismissed.
The news release from Cordeau
said that, Puff has been at Sharon
Hospital since the spring of 2011,
previously serving as chief quality officer, safety and risk officer.
Cordeau said Puff has done an
outstanding job as the CQO over
the past four years, and it is clear
that she is the right person to lead
the clinical operations at the hos-

pital going forward.


Previously, she was assistant
director of emergency services at
Columbia Memorial Hospital in
Hudson, N.Y., and clinical coordinator of emergency services at
Hudson Valley Hospital Center in
Peekskill, N.Y. She began her career in nursing at the Sound Shore
Medical Center of Westchester in
New Rochelle, N.Y.
According to the press release,
Puff has led successful and numerous patient experience improvements at the hospital and most
recently represented Sharon Hospital in presenting at the national
HealthCare Performance Improvement Conference 2015 Safety
Summit on the topic of Building
a culture of safety: Successes and

challenges of a small rural hospital.


Sharon Hospital is owned by
RegionalCare of Brentwood, Tenn.,
and Apollo Global Management.
At RegionalCare we are committed to providing opportunities
for both personal and professional
development and are delighted to
have this chance to recognize the
great things that Lori has done in
her role as chief quality officer,
said Rob Jay, chief operating officer
at RegionalCare Hospital Partners.
We are excited about the future of
Sharon Hospital.
The hospitals strong and
growing reputation for caring and
compassion is a direct reflection of
our outstanding medical staff and
dedicated and skilled employees.
Cynthia Hochswender

MID-HUDSON VALLEY
As millions of Americans make
their final gift purchases this holiday season, the American Red
Cross reminds eligible donors to
give the most meaningful gift of
all the gift of life by donating
blood or platelets.
Blood donations often decline
during the holidays when busy
schedules, inclement weather
and seasonal illnesses can make it
more difficult for donors to make
and keep donation appointments,
but the need for blood doesnt get
a break for the holiday season.
During the final two weeks of
the year, the Red Cross needs to
collect more than 175,000 blood
and platelet donations for those
depending on transfusions at hospitals and transfusion centers locally and across the country.
Blood donors of all types, particularly AB, O, A negative and B
negative, and platelet donors are
encouraged to make an appointment to donate and help ensure
hospitals have the blood they need

for patients this winter. As a special thank you for taking the time
to donate, those who come out to
give Dec. 23 through Jan. 3 will
receive a long-sleeve Red Cross
T-shirt, while supplies last.
In addition to the 3 million
volunteer blood and platelet
donors who roll up a sleeve to
give each year, Red Cross Blood
Services also depends on about
84,000 volunteers across the
country to fulfill its lifesaving
mission. Volunteers serve in a
number of roles, from hosting
blood drives in their communities to transporting blood products for patients in need. More
information on local volunteer
opportunities is available online
at www.redcross.org.
Donation appointments can
be made by downloading the Red
Cross Blood Donor App, visiting www.redcrossblood.org or
by calling 1-800-RED CROSS
(1-800-733-2767).
A blood donor card or drivers license or two other forms

of identification are required at


check-in. Individuals who are
17 years of age (16 with parental
consent in some states), weigh at
least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to
donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years
of age and younger also have to
meet certain height and weight
requirements.
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time at their next donation by using RapidPass to complete their
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on the site.

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By LIZETT PAJUELO
Special to the Millerton news

SHARON, Conn. For the


third consecutive year, Santa
Claus visited the Sharon Health
Care Center to have cookies and
cocoa with residents of the center and visitors from Sharon and
neighboring towns on Saturday,
Dec. 12.
The event coordinated by
Therapeutic Recreation Director Jacqui Sweet gathered
seniors, children and parents to
meet Santa.
After telling Santa what they
would like to find underneath
their tree on Christmas Day, the
children received chocolates and
a balloon.
In the dining room, children
could enjoy even more cookies

and cocoa while making ornaments with the help of their parents and volunteers.
We couldnt do it without the
help of volunteers, Sweet said.
Amy Whitcomb a 5-year
resident of the center always
volunteers in the arts and crafts
department.
I really enjoy the children,
Whitcomb said.
Sweet also coordinates other
special occasion events such as an
Easter egg hunt that takes place
the week before Easter; and Halloween trick-or-treating. Youngsters, seniors and the community
overall are welcomed to the center for these holiday activities.
Sweet said it fosters an atmosphere of unity when community
members come and join the residents for activities.

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OVER THE BORDER

Wreathed with glory and good intentions at Arlington


By CYNTHIA
HOCHSWENDER
cynthiah@lakevillejournal.com

SHARON, Conn. The national Wreaths Across America


observance this year was held on
Saturday, Dec. 17. Americans are
invited on that day to put a holiday wreath on a veterans tombstone at any cemetery that is near
to them or where a loved one who
was a veteran is buried.
Colleen and Rick Kopec decided to go all the way to Arlington, Va., for this years ceremony.
They live in Sharon, but Colleen
Kopec has her business in Lakeville (Skintastic, which will close
at the end of January; look for a
profile of the shop and Kopec in
the Jan. 7 Lakeville Journal). Rick
Kopec works from home in Sharon, where he publishes an online
magazine about Shelby Cobra automobiles.
Rick Kopec is a decorated veteran of the U.S. Army (1st Cavalry
Unit), who was awarded two Purple Hearts, two Bronze Stars and

two Silver Stars for his service in


Vietnam.
He volunteered, he wasnt
drafted, his wife said. And he
actually had a positive experience
in the military.
The first wreath event at Arlington was in 1992. According
to the Wreaths Across America
website, a man named Morrill
Worcester, owner of the Morrill Wreath Co. in Maine, had
a surplus of wreaths at the end
of the holiday sales season. He
had visited Arlington Cemetery
when he was 12 years old, and it
had made a huge impression on
him. He decided to send his extra
wreaths to the cemetery, so they
could adorn the graves there. The
oldest graves were given first priority because they were getting
the fewest visitors.
Over the years, other groups
stepped in to help, including a
trucking company in Maine that
transported the greens from New
England to Virginia.
The wreath project got a huge
boost in attention in 2005,when

someone posted a photo on the


Internet.
Now, Colleen Kopec said,
Thirty tractor trailors full of
wreaths travel to Arlington for
Wreaths Across America day. In
addition, individuals across the
country take part at other cemeteries.
The Kopecs decided to participate this year, and to not only
travel to Arlington to help place
the wreaths but also to sponsor
10 wreaths.
While we were at The Wall, a
volunteer approached Rick and
pinned a medal commemorating 50 years since the start of the
Vietnam War, Colleen reported.
That was very special and touching.
This year, she said, 70,000 volunteers placed 241,000 wreaths
and 65 tractor trailers convoyed
from Maine to Virginia.
To learn more, go online to
www.wreathsacrossamerica.org,
or stop by Skintastic in Lakeville
and chat with Colleen if she isnt
busy.

PHOTO BY COLLEEN KOPEC

Rick and Colleen Kopec of Sharon, Conn., were among the 70,000 volunteers who placed
holiday wreaths on veterans tombstones on Dec. 17. The Kopecs traveled to Arlington
Cemetery for the national event.

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2 months
security
suitable
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860-309-8846
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quiet 26
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cable
room, kitchen,
landing,
washer
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available,
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COMPASS
Your Guide to Tri-State Events

Dec. 24 - Jan. 6, 2016

PHOTO BY MARSDEN EPWORTH

CHAMPAGNE, or any sparkling wine,


brings a little joy any time at all. 4
BOOKS
Taming, nearly
wrecking, Litchfield
County, 5

THEATER
Sex, and
magic, in
the city , 6

Art, Movies,
Theater, Food,
Music, Dance,
Recreation

BOOKS
Bridging the
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MOVIES
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CALENDAR
Auditions,
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SUPPLEMENT TO THE LAKEVILLE JOURNAL, THE MILLERTON NEWS AND THE WINSTED JOURNAL

COMPASS, Thursday, December 24 and 31, 2015

You Can
Make A
Difference.
We Can Help.
LEAVE A LEGACY
MAKE A GIFT
CREATE A FUND
SUPPORT YOUR
COMMUNITY
Photo by John Dolan

EDUCATION

ARTS & CULTURE

HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES

The Northeast Dutchess Fund is helping pay for a new


welcome kiosk at Dover Stone Church Preserve,
a scenic trail that has transfixed Dutchess County
visitors for two centuries.
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ECONOMY

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COMPASS, Thursday, December 24, and 31, 2015

You Can
Make A
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We Can Help.
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MAKE A GIFT
CREATE A FUND

Photo by John Dolan

SUPPORT YOUR
COMMUNITY

EDUCATION

ARTS & CULTURE

HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES

The Madeleine B. Wildes Fund helps staff at the


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Join us today at berkshiretaconic.org.

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COMPASS, Thursday, December 24 and 31, 2015

WINE: MARSDEN EPWORTH

What Makes
Champagne
Champagne?

hen I was 15, my


grandmother, a
forceful and eccentric woman who loved travel,
took me to Paris, and in the
soft evening of our first day,
she walked me across La Place
Vendme and into the Ritz.
She ordered us each a Champagne cocktail with the little
lump of sugar dabbed in Angostura bitters driving a flurry
of bubbles to the surface.
This was a heady moment.
Paris. The Ritz. Hemingway.
Champagne. Adventure. A
universe away from East 91st
Street.
So, when my first son had
his 15th birthday, I made him
the same Champagne cocktail.
He was not impressed. Nor
was my second at that same
age two years later. And the
reason is simple. Its not the
Champagne. Its the setting.
A glass of Champagne in the
kitchen at home in Lime Rock,
I thought, is nothing like a
glass of Champagne at the Ritz
in Paris.
Which brings me to a point
made by Ira Smith, who owns

and, with considerable adroitness, operates Kent Wine and


Spirit on Main Street. If you
believe in the cachet of Champagne, if the label is meaningful to you, and the event
attached to the drinking of
Champagne is grave or splendid or joyous, well, you will get
your moneys worth.
But Champagne, he says,
and sparkling wines from
around the world are not just
for special occasions, New
Years Eve for one. There are
pleasant sparkling wines to
accompany a meatloaf dinner,
Smith says, and more exalted
sparkling wines for a holiday
goose. But be aware, he adds,
that sometimes a great name,
does not mean a great wine.
Champagne is made mostly
from Chardonnay and Pinot
Noir grapes grown in the
chalky soils of the Champagne
region of France northeast of
Paris. The name, Champagne,
and the reputation of these
sparkling wines are guarded
with zeal. And the force of law.
Smith has a good supply of
Champagnes from the much

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PHOTO BY MARSDEN EPWORTH

A lump of sugar and a dash of Angostura bitters turns champagne, or any sparkling wine,
into a cocktail, and not one just for special occasions, either.

How to choose one? Simple: Do you like it? Does


it make you laugh? Does it go good with food?
exalted houses: A Taittinger
Comte de Champagne Ros
2004 goes for $255. A Champagne Krug Vintage Brut 1998,
$275. And a half bottle of Verve
Cliquot wrapped in golden foil,
$79.99. These are among the
big houses in the Champagne
region of France where the
soil is chalky; where roses are
planted to draw insects from
the precious grapes, and geese,
hundreds of them, root among
the vines weeding and fertilizing the soil. These houses
employ organic, earth friendly
best practices, and the prices,
especially for good years, soar.

In the same region, growers


who once merely provided the
big houses with grapes, are
now making their own Champagnes. These grower providers are making wines with
the same soils and light and
climate as the famed houses.
They are good, Smith says,
displaying a Gaston Chiquet,
an Andre Clouet and a Pierre
Gimonnet, three Champagnes
that the organization of 29
grower-producers chose
this year as their best. And,
though still pricey, $65 for the
Gaston Chiquet vintage 2007,
they certainly run less than

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the big labels.


Now Smith is the kind of
fellow who steers clear of the
idea that Champagne, or any
sparkling wine, is destined for
celebrity alone. He says they
are good as aperitifs or dinner
wines any day of the year. And
for an ordinary evening, he
suggests a Cava, Segura Vindas
Brut, a Spanish sparkling wine
for $10.
Back at home I take his advice, and open it up for a Tuesday night dinner, a mushroom
omelette, and though we are
in the kitchen where our sons
disdained their glass of Champagne so many years ago, my
husband and I thought the
Cava was delicious, and that it
added a little spark to a quiet
evening.
But as Smith sees it, a glass
of Champagne, or any sparkling wine, can be an everyday
pleasure. How to choose one?
Simple: Do you like it? Does
it make you laugh? Does it go
good with food? And dont get
caught up in all the mystery,
he advises. Its just grapes.

COMPASS, Thursday, December 24, and 31, 2015

BOOKS: MARSDEN EPWORTH

About Taming, and Nearly


Wrecking, Litchfield County

mong the six people


recognized by the
Northwest Connecticut
Arts Council this year for contributions to Litchfield County
was historian Peter C. Vermilyea. He teaches at Housatonic
Valley Regional High School
and Western Connecticut
State University, and he writes
books about history that are a
pleasure to read.
His most recent, The
Hidden History of Litchfield
County, is a breezy and entertaining account of a part of
Connecticut that struck early
colonists as a rocky wilderness,
a perfect safe haven for Patriot
supplies during the Revolution.
Settlers moving into these
Northwest Hills encountered
mountains, swamps and rivers, Vermilyea wrote. And as
communities gathered, people
clearly needed more than
Indian paths to move goods
across the landscape. Hacking
through the woods just did not
cut it anymore.
Isolated and wild, it was a
scary, scary place to live, Vermilyea says. There was crime,
there were tales of witchcraft,
and it was a hotbed of counterfeiting.

And there was development, first with farming, cattle


and mills, then highways,
which aided an iron industry
and the factories that turned
out clocks and musical instruments.
That iron industry, however,
laid bare thousands of acres
of forest. By 1800, Vermilyea
says, the air was so polluted
people could not see the sun.
And by 1840 We would not
have seen any trees from the
high school. Were it not for
repeated forays into the hills
by the Civilian Conservation
Corps in the 1930s and early
40s renewing the countrys
natural resources, by planting
many, many thousands of red
pine, European larch, white
spruce and Scotch pine, these
great hills would look very different now.
Vermilyea is pleasant and
open, with the lean look that
athletes have. He grew up
reading history books from
his grandmothers library, and
most memorably he recalls
Time-Lifes History of World
War II, histories of the Civil
War and a National Geographic with pullout maps of the
Civil War. His parents liked to

Arts & Entertainment


James Barron Art
Winter Solstice / Little Sun

Opening Reception:
Saturday, 19 December, 4-6PM

James Barron Art / Kent is pleased to announce


a group exhibition entitled, Winter Solstice / Little Sun, honoring the achievement of Olafur
Eliassons Little Sun during the winter solstice, the suns low ebb.
Works will include paintings, drawings, and photographs by:
Angela Dufresne
Beverly Pepper
Cameron Martin
Cy Twombly
Dawn Clements
Jacob Kassay
James Siena

Gallery Hours:

Saturday & Sunday / 11-5


& by appointment

Jeannette Montgomery Barron


Jose Lerma
Jules Olitski
Kenneth Noland
Little Sun
Lynn Davis
Margherita Marchioni

Martine Bedin
Roberto Caracciolo
Ralph Gibson
Shirana Shahbazi
Sol LeWitt
Tristano di Robilant
Yun-Fei Ji

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19 December - 6 March

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mine an old foundation with


a metal detector and Vermilyea would help unearth old
wrenches, scissors, a butter
knife, nuts and bolts. I bet
they are still in my parents
garage.
After high school, Gettysburg College was a perfect
fit, and there he learned that
history is not facts; its about
ideas and different ways to
view the past.
He knows not everyone
loves history, but he finds that
most people love local history.
Learning that Route 7 started
out as an Indian trail intrigues
people, and his book is full of
references to local landmarks
and their significance. He
also writes about the Congregational Church and how, at
one time, residents could join
another church, but they still
were obliged to financially
support the Congregational
church in town.

PHOTO BY MARSDEN EPWORTH

Author Peter C. Vermilyea discussing his latest book in


Housatonic Valley Regional High Schools library last week.
He writes about the Great
Awakening, the Underground
Railroad, the rise and fall of
various industries from iron
making to chair making; he
writes about ways Litchfield
County towns took care of the
impoverished; how children
were educated. And he reports
on activities surrounding the
Civil War and of the 30 young
men drafted to serve from
Sharon, all but one hired his
replacement.

He wrote Hidden History of


Litchfield County, hoping that
it would sell 50 to 100 copies,
enough to cover the cost of the
photo rights used as illustrations. He has done much better than that, he says.
Hidden History of Litchfield
County is printed by The History Press, www.historypress.net.
It is available on Amazon, and
the Scoville Memorial Library in
Salisbury has a copy.

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COMPASS, Thursday, December 24 and 31, 2015

THEATER: MARSDEN EPWORTH


Bell, Book & Candle

Gillian is far more accomplished at witchcraft than


the rest rules to follow and places to congregate.

Sex, and Magic,


In the City

ts magic, the way TheatreWorks all-cerise set for its


Christmas production of
Bell, Book & Candle, staged
and directed by James Russo,
morphed this weekend into
a refined Art Deco drawing
room complete with Mondrian-like windows and elegant,
subdued furnishings.
Thats because Hartford
Stage claimed Russos setting
of John Van Drutens tale of
magic and sex in Manhattan
looked much too much like
Hartford Stages 2012 version (one reviewer at the time
wrote that Alexander Dodges
all red set and aluminum

Christmas tree back then


might hurt audiences eyes at
first.)
So, responding to an accusation of infringement, and
embarrassed in such a small
theater community, TheatreWorks plunged, mid run, into
a redesign of the entire production by Richard Pettibone.
Russo resigned from the TheatreWorks board; the TheatreWorks board apologized and
promised tighter control in the
future, and the show, amazingly, went on this weekend
with a new set, new direction
and determined lan.
This play is charming and

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witty enough to overcome its


vaporous plot. Gillian (Jenny
Schuck) smartly demonstrates
her witchy powers as she
walks onstage, turning on
the set lights first and then
the stage lights with flicks of
the wrist. In black and silvery
sequins she is lean and leggy
and shiny, and from the start
its clear that she possesses
special powers, and that she
aims to possess Shep (James
Hipp) the tenant upstairs as
well. He is, however, engaged
to be married, and to a woman
Gillian disliked so much in college that Gillian used her powers to terrify the poor woman
with horrendous thunder
storms for a whole year.
Shep appears at Gillians
door, wanting to know why
her aunt, Queenie (Jody

Bayer), has been rummaging


about in his apartment. And
the romance begins. Shep is
beguiled. Gillian is beguiled.
And the audience is beguiled
by two beautiful characters so
stuck, literally, on each other.
But theres a problem. Van
Druten makes very clear
that the two live in separate
worlds. Shep is a buttoned
down, kind of square, bespectacled book publisher. And
witches like Gillian, Queenie
and Gillians brother Nicky
(Matt Austin who also restaged this production) live in
a secret and separate world.
Its a tight community with
levels of competence Gillian is far more accomplished
at witchcraft than the rest
rules to follow and places to
congregate. But Shep knows

none of this, which gives the


plot some plot.
So magic (and libido) drive
events with telephones put
out of commission and spells
cast and attractive actors
making very smooth moves.
But there is one problem, and
its a big one. Written in 1950,
this play is in three acts. Plays
are rarely presented in three
acts anymore. And with an
airy tale like this, breaking
the spell over and over sets
audiences adrift. Refigure this
play into two acts and the
ennui that sets in midway will
evaporate. Like magic.
Bell, Book & Candle runs at
TheatreWorks in New Milford,
CT, through Jan. 10. A fundraising gala is set for New Years
Eve at 8 p.m. before the performance with hors doeuvres,
wine and beer. For tickets and
information, telephone 860-3506863 or go to theatreworks.us.

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COMPASS, Thursday, December 24, and 31, 2015

BOOKS: DARRYL GANGLOFF

Dont Worry, Its


Star Wars Forever

m a diehard Star Wars


fan. Ive seen the original
trilogy dozens of times. Ive
seen the prequel trilogy ... well,
lets not talk about the prequel
trilogy.
It probably goes without
saying, but I saw Star Wars:
The Force Awakens on opening night at The Moviehouse
in Millerton, NY. I was firmly
planted in the Nerd Zone, as
Patrick L. Sullivan referred to it
in his review (see page 8). The
film was everything I hoped
it would be and more. It was
the perfect mix of action and
humor, and it combined the
nostalgia of the original films
with new characters, planets
and aliens galore.

If you enjoyed the movie as


much as I did, you may want
to read more stories about a
galaxy far, far away. Disney and
Lucasfilm recently launched
a publishing program called
Journey to Star Wars: The
Force Awakens which features
at least 20 books and comics
that you guessed it tell
tales tied to the film.
Adults can start with Aftermath, a novel by Chuck Wendig that takes place between
Return of the Jedi and The
Force Awakens. I havent read
it yet, but its on my Christmas list. The book is part of a
trilogy, and the second installment Aftermath: Life Debt
is scheduled to be released

in July 2016.
Young adults can pick up
Lost Stars by Claudia Gray,
which shows readers important events in the Star Wars
universe through the eyes of
two friends who end up on opposite sides of the war.
For junior readers, there
are three books featuring the
main characters of the original
movie trilogy: Moving Target:
A Princess Leia Adventure,
Smugglers Run: A Han Solo
& Chewbacca Adventure and
The Weapon of a Jedi: A Luke
Skywalker Adventure.
Comic book fans have
plenty of new Star Wars titles
to browse, but you should
definitely look for Marvels
Shattered Empire, a fourpart miniseries set between
Return of the Jedi and The
Force Awakens. Without giving away any spoilers, youll
meet some family members of
a Force Awakens character.
Also keep an eye out for

Marvel's fourpart "Shattered


Empire" comic
book series is set
between "Return
of the Jedi"
and "The Force
Awakens."

PHOTO COURTESY MARVEL COMICS

Marvels special C-3PO oneshot comic in February, which


will explain how the droid
received his red arm.
If you want some reference
books for your coffee table,
you can pick up Star Wars:
Absolutely Everything You

Need to Know or Star Wars:


Ships of the Galaxy.
All these books and comics will keep us busy until the
standalone film Rogue One: A
Star Wars Story hits theaters
on Dec. 16, 2016, followed by
Episode VIII on May 26, 2017.

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COMPASS, Thursday, December 24 and 31, 2015

MOVIES: PATRICK L. SULLIVAN


Star Wars: The Force Awakens

Fun, Long, With


Spectacular Effects

here was an honestto-God hubbub at The


Moviehouse in Millerton, Thursday, Dec. 17, for
the opening of the latest Star
Wars film, J.J. Abrams The
Force Awakens.Moviegoers
lined up in the lobby of the
upstairs theater, and chattered
excitedly as they filed in and
found their seats. I headed for
the back of the house, as is my
custom, and was comfortably
set up, on the aisle, and as far
away from the Nerd Zone as
possible.
Until a young fellow standing about six feet four and
sporting a size nine head
plunked himself in front of me.
If I were to fully appreciate
the film from my seat, I would
be obliged to use my X-ray
glasses, and I had neglected to
bring them. So I trudged down
to the front, which remained
almost nerd-free until a family
with two small boys piled in

just before the curtain. The lad


next to me was 7, he informed
me through a mouthful of
peanuts.He was very excited
to see the film, he said.
Oh yeah, the film. Without
getting too deep into the intergalactic weeds, the nub of the
thing is that its been a while
since Luke Skywalker (Mark
Hamill), Princess (now General) Leia (Carrie Fisher)and Han
Solo (Harrison Ford) defeated
the evil Galactic Empire. In the
interim, Skywalker has gone
walkabout, the sinister First
Order has risen to take the
place of the Empire, and there
is a determined Resistance.
So its up to Poe Dameron
(Oscar Isaac), Rey (Daisy Ridley) and Finn (John Boyega),
as a reformed stormtrooper, to
save the day.
Lining up on the evil side
are Kylo Ren (Adam Driver),
General Hux (Domhall Gleeson), and Supreme Leader

Snoke (Andy Serkis).


Theres a new droid, BB-8,
and some excellent pirates,
saloon keepers and nasty oneeyed squid-like things that just
wont take no for an answer.
There are two things going
on the hunt for Skywalker,
and, a little more urgent, the
fact that the First Order has
improved upon the Empires
Death Star. They have built a
Death Planet.
The first half hour bopped
along quite entertainingly.
As familiar characters were
introduced, the audience applauded. Lots of action and a
minimum of plot kept things
moving until it bogged down a
bit around the one hour mark.
The 7-year-old proved an excellent barometer. During the
slow bits, he squirmed. During the action sequences, he
sat, transfixed except when
it got a little too intense, at
which point he buried his head
in his fathers shoulder.
Its a good show, overall. It
has its moments of humor and
of tension, and answers one
nagging question what do
the stormtroopers wear under
that white armor? (Answer:
black cotton pants.)
The weakest scenes are

Daisy Ridley and John Boyega in Star Wars: The Force Awakens
between Ford and Fisher, who
look meaningfully into each
others eyes on several squirmworthy occasions.
As a stand-alone film, The
Force Awakens is fairly useless. But its not a stand-alone.
Its Episode VII.So it would be
a good idea for the non-nerd to
refresh the memory banks on
the personnel of the extended
Solo-Skywalker-Organa-Vader
family before venturing forth.
The film is infinitely supe-

rior to the three plodding films


that precede it (in release date,
if not story line). There are no
Siths, Clones or Jar Jars.
Its fun, if a little long. The
effects are spectacular without
being showy, the acting is fine,
and the audience clapped at
the finish, which doesnt happen too often these days.
Star Wars: The Force Awakens is rated PG-13 for sci-fi
action violence. It is playing
widely.

At The Movies
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COMPASS, Thursday, December 24, and 31, 2015

TRI-CORNER CALENDAR
THE LAKEVILLE JOURNAL THE MILLERTON NEWS THE WINSTED JOURNAL

Auditions
The Sharon Playhouse, 49 Amenia
Road, Sharon, CT, 860-3647469, www.sharonplayhouse.
org Auditions for 2016 season,
by appointment only, Jan 10, Feb
27, callbacks, Feb 28. Email info@
sharonplayhouse.org or call and
speak to Wendy to schedule.
Warner Theatre, 68 Main Street,
Torrington, CT, 860-489-7180,
www.warnertheatre.org Auditions
for Neil Simons Lost in Yonkers,
by appointment only, Jan 4, 7
pm, Jan 6, 7 pm. To schedule
an appointment go to www.
warnertheatre.org/auditions or
email auditions@warnertheatre.
org. Performances beginning Mar
5, rehearsals begin Jan 10.

Books
The Cornwall Library, 30 Pine
Street, Cornwall, CT, 860-672-6874,
www.CornwallLibrary.org A talk

and reading by Janice Nimura,


author of Daughters of the
Samurai: A Journey from East to
West and Back, Jan 9, 5 pm.
North Cornwall Meeting House,
Cogswell Road, Cornwall, CT

Weve introduced

Annual Boxing Day Reading


with Tom Walker reading Marcel
Pagnols Memories of Childhood,
Dec 26, 4 pm.
Oliver Wolcott Library, 160 South
Street, Litchfield, CT, 860-4225142, www.owlibrary.org Book
discussion series led by Mark
Scarbrough featuring author Willa
Cather, Jan 10, Feb 7, 1-2 pm.

Classes/
Workshops
High and Mighty Therapeutic
Riding and Driving Center 501(C)
(3), 71 County Route 21C, Ghent,
NY, 518-672-4202, High-n-mighty.
org Registration now open for
fall program. Riding, driving and
other equine assisted activities
for children, teens and adults
with special needs. For info, email
info@high-n-mighty.org or go to
website.
Kaatsbaan International Dance
Center, 120 Broadway, Tivoli, NY,
845-757-5106, www.kaatsbaan.
org Kaatsbaan Academy of Dance,
Winter session, Jan 4-Mar 10, (10
weeks) Childrens Classes: Ballet
II & III, 2nd & 3rd Grade, Tuesday,
3:55-4:55 pm; Ballet IV and V, 4th

& 5th Grade, Tuesday, 5:00-6:15


pm; Creative Dance, 3-4 yr. olds,
Thursday, 3:10-3:40 pm; PreBallet I, Pre-K, Thursday, 3:45-4:30
pm; Pre-Ballet II, Kindergarten,
Thursday, 4:30-5:15 pm; Ballet I, 1st
& 2nd Grade, Thursday, 5:15-6:15
pm; Flamenco Classes: Beginning
Flamenco, 13 yrs and up, Monday,
5:30-6:30 pm; Adv. Beg. & Interm.
Flamenco, Adult, Monday, 6:307:45 pm; Castanet Class, Adult,
Monday, 7:45-8:15 pm; Adv. Beg.
& Interm. Flamenco, Adult,
Friday, 10-11:30 am; Castanet
Class, Adult, Friday, 11:30-noon.
For information and registration
please call or email Prudence
Garcia-Renart, 845-757-5106 x10,
email, pgrkaats@bestweb.net.
North East Community Center, 51
South Center Street, Millerton,

NY, 518-789-4259, www.


neccmillerton.org Gwen from My
Tree is teaching yoga at NECC,
Tuesday, 7:30-8:30 am, Sunday,
9:30-10:30 am. For more info, email
Mytreepoweryoga@yahoo.com.
Noble Horizons, 17 Cobble Rd,
Salisbury, CT, 860-435-9851, www.
noblehorizons.org Noble Horizons
Fall Prevention Series with
Balance Assessments, Tuesdays,
through Dec 29, 10-11 am. For
more info. and registration call or
go to the website.
Yoga at Space, 228 Sharon Road,
Lakeville, CT, www.yogaatspace.
com Daily yoga classes for all
levels; new classes starting in
January.

Dance
Mahaiwe Theatre, 14 Castle St,
Great Barrington, MA, 413-5280100, www.mahaiwe.org Bolshoi
Ballet, Taming of the Shrew, Jan
31, 1 pm.
Sheffield Contra Dance, Dewey
Memorial Hall, 91 Main Street,
Sheffield, MA, 860-672-6101,
sheffieldcontradance.wordpress.
com Mid-winter contra dance,
calling by Kathryn Wedderburn,
music by Eclectic Map, Dec 26,
7:30-11:00 pm.
Warner Theatre, 68 Main Street,
Torrington, CT, 860-489-7180,
www.warnertheatre.org Moses
Pendelton and the dancerillusionists troupe, MOMIX,

10

COMPASS, Thursday, December 24 and 31, 2015

present Opus Cactus, Jan 9-10.


Go to website for tickets and
times.

The Gallery at Naples Studio, 3


Landmark Lane, Kent Green,
Kent, CT, 860-592-0700, www.
naplesrestoration.com/gallery

Galleries

Pentimento by Kathy Wismar,


through Jan 12.

Argazzi Art, 22 Millerton Road,


Lakeville, CT, 860-435-8222, www.
argazziart.com Holiday Tree,
featuring works on paper by Rudy
Vavra, through Jan 3.

The Good Gallery, 13 Railroad


Street, Kent, CT , 860-927-5065,
www.thegoodgallerykent.com Art
Collective Extravaganza 2015, a
group show, through Jan 3.

Berkshire Museum, 39 South St,


Pittsfield, MA, 413-443-7171, www.
berkshiremuseum.org American
West, a dual exhibition with
National Geographic Greatest
Photographs of the American
West, through Jan 3.

Good Purpose Gallery, 40 Main


St, Suite 1, Lee, MA, 413-394-5023,
www.goodpurpose.org Holiday
Glow, with artwork by Terry Wise
and Susan Himmel and others,
through Jan 12; Selected Works by
CATA artists, 40 x 30 x 8, 40 x 30
refers to the size of the paintings
and 8 refers to the number of
artists in the show, Jan 12-Feb 16,
opening reception, Jan 12, 5:307:30 pm.

Lauren Clark Fine Art, 25


Railroad Street, Great Barrington,
MA, 413-528-0432, www.
LaurenClarkFineArt.com 17
Painters and a Sculptor, annual
invitational featuring new work
by sculptor Joe Wheaton and
the work of 17 artists from the
Berkshires and beyond, through
Jan 10.
Cornwall Library, 30 Pine Street,
Cornwall, CT, 860-672-6874, www.
cornwalllibrary.org Sightings,
collages by John Perry, through
Dec 31.
The Equis Art Gallery, 15 West
Market Street, Red Hook, NY, 845758-9432, equisart.com Paintings
by Joanna Keller Quentin.
Five Points Gallery, 68 Main Street,
Torrington, CT, 860-618-7222,
fivepointsgallery.org Victor Leger,
Avery Danziger, through Dec 26.

Gregory James Gallery, 93 Park


Lane Road, New Milford, CT, 860354-3436, gregoryjamesgallery.
com 2015 Holiday Group Art Show,
through January.
The Harts Gallery, 20 Bank
Street, New Milford, CT, 917913-4641, thehartsgallery.com
Transgeneration, featuring the
photographs of Peruvian Christian
Fuchs and the vintage collages
of Italian Francesca Belgiojoso,
through Jan 7.
The Silo, Hunt Hill Farm Trust, 44
Upland Road, New Milford, CT,
860-355-0300 hunthillfarmtrust.
org Wonderment exhibit curated
by Jessica Jane Russell, featuring
seven women artists whose work

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is focused in the craft medium,


through Jan 3.
Kent Memorial Library, Kent Town
Hall, 41 Kent Green Boulevard,
CT, 860-927-3761 www.
kentmemoriallibrary.org Kinetic
Fields, paintings by Heather
Scofield, through Dec 28.
The M Studio Gallery, 48 Main
Street, Millerton, NY 12546, 518789-3408, www.themoviehouse.
net Vanishing America, oil and
watercolor paintings by Jeffrey L.
Neumann, through Jan 9.
MASS MoCA, 1040 MASS MoCA
WAY, North Adams, MA, 413-6622111, massmoca.org Francesco
Clemente: Encampment, through
Jan 3.
Millbrook School, Hamilton
Math and Science Center Gallery,
Millbrook School, 131 Millbrook
School Road, Millbrook, NY,
millbrook.org Metal on Metal, A
Toolmakers Tool, photographs by
Helen Hamada, through Jan 29.
Montage, 25 Main Street,
Millerton, NY, 860-485-3887, www.
jenningsandrohnantiques.com
Moira Kelly, Frescoes, through
January.
Morrison Gallery, 25 North Main
Street, Kent, CT, morrisongallery.
com Wolf Kahn, pastels, through
Jan 31.
Noble Horizons, 17 Cobble Road,
Salisbury, CT, 860-435-9851, www.
noblehorizons.org Housatonic
Camera Club exhibit of new works,
Jan 15-Feb 14, opening reception,
Jan 15, 5-7 pm.
Noelke Gallery, 15 Water Street,
Torrington, CT, 860-618-0276,
noelkegallery.com Jeremy J. Starn,
satellite images, Mirrors In The
Sky, through Jan 21.
Norman Rockwell Museum, 9
Glendale Road, Stockbridge,
MA, 413-298-4100, www.nrm.org
Norman Rockwells Spirit of the
Holidays, through Jan 8; Masters of
the Golden Age: Harvey Dunn and
his students, through Mar 13; Love
a Vet: Honoring Our Veterans,
through Jan 5; Meet Rockwells
Models, Jan 8, 2:30 pm; Norman
Rockwell in Detail, Jan 15, 2:30 pm;
An Evening in the Classroom with
Illustrator Harvey Dunn, Jan 16,
5:30 pm.

North Elm Home, 5938 North Elm


Avenue, Route 22, Millerton, NY,
518-789-3848, northelmhome.com
The Art Wall presents photographs
by Nadia Block, through Jan 29.
Ober Gallery, 10 North Main Street,
Kent, CT, 860-927-5030, www.
obergallery.com Leonid Sokov,
sculpture and drawings, Dec 26Feb 28; Robert Andrew Parker and
Geoffrey Parker, Father and Son,
paintings, prints and sculpture,
through May 1.
Sohn Fine Art Gallery, 69 Church
Street, Lenox, MA, 413-551-7353,
www.sohnfineart.com Muse,
through January.
Souterrain Gallery of The Wish
House, 413 Sharon Goshen Tnpk.,
West Cornwall CT, 860-672-2969,
www.wishhouse.com Magaly
Ohika, Art Evolves, through Jan 3.
Wadsworth Atheneum Museum,
600 Main Street, Hartford, CT, 860278-2670, wadsworth.org Andy
Warhol and Robert Mapplethorpe,
Warhol & Mapplethorpe: Guise &
Dolls, through Jan 24; Miniature
World in White Gold: Meissen
Porcelain by Johann Joachim
Kaendler, Jan 16 through January
2017.

Holiday
Events
Crystal Peak, 164 Torrington Road,
Winsted, CT, 860-379-2303, hlwa.
org Highland Lake Watershed
Associations dance, Putting on
the Glitz, featuring seven-piece
band, Apricot Brandy, Jan 2, 6 pm
appetizers, 7 pm sit-down dinner.
Go to website or call for tickets.
Kent Gingerbread Festival, Main
Street, Kent, CT, 860-592-006,
http://kentct.com/events Dozens
of gingerbread creations will be
revealed in participating shops,
through December.
Kent Historical Society, Kent Town
Hall, 41 Kent Green Boulevard,
Kent, CT, 860-927-4587, www.
kenthistoricalsociety.org Annual
Holiday Boutique, through Dec 31.
Go to website for times.
Washington Art Association
& Gallery, 4 Bryan Memorial
Plaza, Washington Depot,
CT, 860-868-2878, www.

washingtonartassociation.com
Holiday Home Gift Fair, through
Dec 24.

Kids
St. Andrews Episcopal Church,
5 North Main Street, Kent, CT
06757, 860-927-3486 Tanglewood
Marionettes present Hansel and
Gretel, Dec 29, 2 pm.
Kent Memorial Library, Kent
Town Hall, 41 Kent Green
Blvd., CT, 860-927-376, www.
kentmemoriallibrary.org
Afternoon Chess for Students
with Chess Experts, Grades 3 and
above, first Friday of every month,
3:30 pm; Checkers, Chess, and
other board games with Barrie! all
ages, Dec 26, 10 am-noon; LEGO
Free Play, all ages, Dec 30, 1-2:30
pm, please register; Annual New
Years Eve Story Hour, ages 2-9, Dec
31, 10:30 am, please register; Teen
Quiz Night! grades 5 and up only,
Jan 2, 7 pm, please register. Weekly
events for children: Rhythm and
Rhyme, birth to age 3, Tuesdays,
Dec 29, 10:45 am; Lunch Bunch, all
ages, Thursdays, Dec 24, 30, 12:30
pm, bring lunch.
Scoville Memorial Library, 38 Main
St, Salisbury, CT, 860-435-2838,
www.scovillelibrary.org Lets Get
Curious Storytime, investigative
storytime featuring books and
music, art and activity, adventures
for children ages 3-6. All ages are
welcome, every Saturday, 11amnoon; Kids New Years Party, count
down to the New Year exactly 12
hours before 2016 begins. Food
and drink, arts and crafts, bells
and whistles, Dec 31, 8 am-5 pm.
Village Center for the Arts, 12 Main
Street, New Milford, CT, 860-3544318, www.villagecenterarts.org
Artsy Holiday Cookies - Create
Beautiful Cookies, Family, Dec 24,
Session One: 10 am-noon, Session
Two: 1-3 pm; Turtle in Trouble Clay Sculpting a Usable Bowl; Bigs
& Littles, Age 3-7. Adult (Big) is
free if assisting, Dec 27, 1-3:30 pm;
Make your own Elsa or Anna, Ages
9-17, Dec 28, noon-5 pm; Fabulous
Fountains - Create a working
Fountain, Ages 8- Adult, Dec 2830, 10 am- 5pm; Art Exploration,
Step by Step instruction in a
variety of medium & techniques,
Children & Adults, Dec 29,
noon- 4 pm or 4-6 pm; Winter
Wonderland - Diorama Workshop,
Create a Beautiful Winter World,

COMPASS, Thursday, December 24, and 31, 2015


Families, Dec 29, 1-4 pm; Mine
Craft, Building Competition,
Ages 8- Adult, Dec 29, 10 am - 3
pm; Art Exploration, Step by Step
instruction in a variety of medium
& techniques, Children & Adults,
Dec 30, noon-4 pm or 4-6 pm;
Imaginative Clay Sculptures ...
Bring your favorite character... The
one from your imagination...The
one you doodle all the time... To
life in clay! Ages 10-15, Dec 31, 10
am-2 pm.

fishercenter.bard.edu Sarah
Rothenberg, The Marcel Proust
Project, Jan 24, noon; Acoustic
Informatics featuring Dan
Tepfer and the International
Contemporary Ensemble, Jan 29,
8 pm.

Movies

The Center for Performing Arts


at Rhinebeck, 661 Route 308,
Rhinebeck, NY, 845- 876-3080,
www.centerforperformingarts.
org Sounds of Celebration with
guitarist David Temple, music
of the Renaissance, Baroque,
Classical, Romantic and modern
periods will be featured, Dec 27,
3 pm.

Connecticut Academy for the


Arts (CAFTA), 190 Water Street,
Torrington, CT, 860-201-5706,
www.cafta.info CAFTAs Friday
film forum, through Dec 31, 6 pm.
The Cornwall Library, 30 Pine
Street, Cornwall, CT, 860-672-6874,
www.CornwallLibrary.org Winter
Film Series, It Should Happen to
You, Jan 30, 7:30 pm.
Digiplex Torrington, 89 Farley
Place, Torrington, CT, 860-4894111, www.cinerom.com
Gilson Cafe Cinema, 354 Main St,
Winsted, CT, 860-379-5108, www.
gilsoncafecinema.com
Kent Memorial Library, Kent
Town Hall, 41 Kent Green
Blvd., CT, 860-927-376, www.
kentmemoriallibrary.org
Minions, Dec 28, 1 pm, popcorn
will be served, please register.

Bardavon, 35 Market Street,


Poughkeepsie, NY, 845-473-2072,
www.bardavon.org Met Opera Live
in HD: Bizets Les Pcheurs de
Perles, Jan 16, 1 pm.

Club Helsinki Hudson, 405


Columbia St., Hudson, NY,
518-8284800, helsinkihudson.
com Jon Cleary and the Monster
Gentlemen, Dec 31, 9 pm; Bully,
Jan 8, 9 pm; The Living Roots Trio,
Jan 9, 8 pm; Darlingside, Jan 14,
8 pm; Elvis Birthday Bash with
the Lustre Kings, Jan 15, 9 pm;
Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Cabin
Fever Cabaret, Jan 16, 9 pm.

The Moviehouse, 48 Main St,


Millerton, NY, 518-789-3408, www.
themoviehouse.net

Hotchkiss Library of Sharon, 10


Upper Main Street, Sharon, CT, 860
364-504, www.hotchkisslibrary.
org Composer and musician
Andrew Thomson will bring
several lesser-known instruments
from around the world to share
with the audience, accompanied
by brief insights into the culture
from which they came, Dec 29, 10
am, following the presentation,
all members of the audience are
welcome to comeforward to have
a closer look at and play with the
instruments. Please call to register.

Triplex, 70 Railroad St, Great


Barrington, MA, 413-528-8885,
www.thetriplex.com

The Hotchkiss School, 11


Interlaken Road, Katherine M.
Elfers Hall, Esther Eastman Music

Mahaiwe Theatre, 14 Castle St,


Great Barrington, MA, 413-5280100, www.mahaiwe.org Home
Alone, Dec 26, 4 pm.

Warner Theatre, 68 Main


Street, Torrington, CT, 860489-7180, www.warnertheatre.
org Downton Abbey Season
6 premiere, Jan 2, 6 pm; Dirty
Dancing, Jan 22, 7 pm.

Music
Fisher Center, Bard College,
60 Manor Ave, Annandale-OnHudson, NY, 845 758-790, www.

Center, Lakeville, CT, 860-435-4423,


www.hotchkiss.org/arts Veteran
jazz guitarist and composer
Michael Musillami and his flagship
trio, featuring bassist Joe Fonda
and drummer George Schuller
and special guests: Peter Madsen,
Jimmy Greene, Jon Irabagon and
Jason Rigby, Jan 8, 7 pm.
Infinity Music Hall & Bistro, 32
Front Street, Hartford, CT, 866666-6306, www.infinityhall.com
Mike DelGuidice & Big Shot - An
Evening Celebrating The Music
of Billy Joel, Dec 27, 7:30 pm;
Tower of Power (1st Show), Dec
31, 7 pm; Tower of Power (2nd
Show), Dec 31, 11 pm; The Cast of
Beatlemania, Jan 2, 8 pm; Maceo
Parker, Jan 8, 8 pm; Howie Day, Jan
9, 8 pm.
Infinity Music Hall & Bistro, 8232
Route 44, Norfolk, CT, 866-6666306, www.infinityhall.com
Mike DelGuidice & Big Shot - An
Evening Celebrating the Music
of Billy Joel, Dec 26, 8 pm; The
Allman Neville Pitchell Band with
Saagar Ace, Dec 31, 9 pm; Open
Mic Big Stage Competition, Jan 7,
8 pm; The Slambovian Circus of
Dreams, Jan 8, 8 pm; Young Studs
of Comedy, Jan 9, 8 pm.
Kellogg Music Center, Bard
College of Simons Rock, Great
Barrington, MA, 860-435-2627,
worldclassmusic.org Crescendo Trumpets and Angels: A Baroque
Christmas Story, H. Schtz
Weihnachtshistorie and Motets by
M. Praetorius for choir and brass,
Jan 2, 3 pm.
Warner Theatre, 68 Main
Street, Torrington, CT, 860489-7180, www.warnertheatre.
org Lucinda and Michael, 2016
No Boundaries tour with a CD
release perform- ance and live
DVD taping, Jan 9, 8 pm; Met
Opera Live in HD: Bizets Les
Pecheurs de Perles, Jan 16, 12:55
pm, a complimentary pre-opera

lecture will be presented by


Nunzio DeFilippis, 10:55 am.

Talks
The Cornwall Library, 30 Pine
Street, Cornwall, CT, 860-672-6874,
www.CornwallLibrary.org Antique
Oriental Rugs Is it Art Just
Because Its Old? A talk by Kristen
Bedell, Jan 23, 5 pm.
The Womens Forum of
Litchfield, Litchfield Community
Center, 421 Bantam Road,
Litchfield, CT, 860-605-7207,
womensforumoflitchfield.org
Jan Lyon will be speaking about
Homeless Mothers and Babies.
What are we doing about It?, Jan
7, 2:30 pm.

Theater
The Center for Performing Arts
at Rhinebeck, 661 Route 308,
Rhinebeck, NY, 845- 876-3080,
www.centerforperformingarts.org
The Music Man, Jan 8-31. Go to
website for tickets and times.

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The Ghent Playhouse, 6 Town Hall


Place, Ghent, NY, 518-392-6264,
www.ghentplayhouse.org The
Weir, Jan 22-24, 29-31, Feb 5-7.
The Sherman Playhouse, 5 Route
39 North (next to the firehouse),
Sherman, CT, 860-354-3622,
shermanplayers.org Alices
Adventures in Wonderland,
through Dec 27. Go to website for
times and tickets.
TheaterWorks, 233 Pearl Street,
Hartford, CT, 860-527-7838,
theater- workshartford.org Tom
Lenk in Buyer & Cellar, Jan 7- Feb
14. For tickets and times go to the
website.
TheatreWorks, 5 Brookside Avenue,
New Milford , CT, 860-350-6863,
theatreworks.us Bell, Book &
Candle, through Jan 9; New Years
Eve Gala Fundraiser, Dec 31; PayWhat-You-Want Night, Jan 7, 8 pm.
For tickets and times go to website.

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