Sifting Through the Sands of Time

A FATAL WAGER

A fear years before his death, the Emperor Nicholas of Russia sent a looking glass of rare size and beauty with an embassy to the Emperor of China. The looking glass had to be carried all the way from St. Petersburg to Pekin by human hands. Despite the immense distance which had to be performed in this manner, the looking […]

WORD of the WEEK

Palaver

a long discussion or meeting usually between persons of different cultures or levels of sophistication

Peekskill Hollow Road Bonding Approved



Putnam County lawmakers have approved issuing $2.2 million in serial bonds earmarked toward the construction of improvements for Peekskill Hollow Road. The narrow and winding road connecting western Kent to Putnam Valley is in dire need of repair. Commissioner of Finance William Carlin told members of the county Legislature that a bridge along the road has been “red flagged” by […]

From the Chamber

Discovering the Treasures of Putnam’s Small Businesses

On Small Business Saturday, November 29, I accompanied County Executive MaryEllen Odell, other elected officials and business leaders on a tour around the entire County to raise awareness about shopping Putnam County this holiday season. The stores we visited were selected by the local Chambers of Commerce, covering the entire county from Southeast to Putnam Valley. It was so much […]

Icy Roads Plague Holiday Drivers



The Thanksgiving-eve snow storm that dumped up to a half of foot of snow across Putnam County with higher amounts in Dutchess, Ulster and Orange counties resulted in numerous skidding mishaps throughout the long holiday weekend. In addition to the slippery driving conditions during the storm, black ice throughout the weekend exacerbated the situation with police on the state, county […]

Snow’s Inconvenience at Key Travel Time



The pre-Thanksgiving Day snow caused much inconvenience for holiday revelers en route to grandmother’s house but the beauty of the first storm of the season is always appreciated. Marian Hynes of Carmel admitted “hating snow especially when it arrives so early in the season. Yet it sure is beautiful to look at.” Tracy Meyer of Mahopac had an extra day […]

Cops: Woman Drunk on Way to Probation

Infant was in back seat of car

A Putnam Valley woman is facing incarceration in a state penitentiary for allegedly driving to an appointment at the Putnam Probation Department while under the influence of alcohol and drugs – with her year-old daughter riding in the back seat of her car. The Sheriff’s Department reported the arrest Monday of Samantha Clifford, 24, in connection with the incident. Sgt. […]

Firefighters Busy on Thanksgiving-Eve



Patterson and Putnam Lake firefighters spent a busy Thanksgiving eve battling two house fires. The first took place on Ravine Road in Pawling when the Putnam volunteers were summoned under mutual aid to assist the Pawling FD summoned to a chimney fire in a large two story home which quickly engulfed the residence. Firefighters faced several challenges including snow and […]

Worship Listings



CHUANG YEN MONASTERY2020 Rte 301, Carmel 845-228-4283/4288 baus.org bauscym@aol.com Sunday programs: 9-10am – Chanting and Meditation, 10-11am – Dharma Talk, 11am-12pm – Noon Book Discussion Group, Vegetarian lunch, Saturdays & Sundays, 12-1pmChrist Episco pal ChurchRoute 311 at Maple Ave., Patterson jangled@aol.com Holy Eucharist every Saturday afternoon at 5DREW UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 28 Gleneida Aenue, Carmel, 845-225-2019 www.4UMchurches.com,drewumc1@gmail.com Pastor Jenn Tiernan-Bindler […]

15 Carmel Students in Business Society



Fifteen students enrolled at Carmel High School have been inducted into the National Business Honor Society. The young scholars have all completed at least four business education classes as well as one college credit course with an average of 88 or better. Business Education Department chair Mary Odell said the students excelled in courses ranging from College Accounting, College Management […]