Sifting Through the Sands of Time

HUMAN NATURE

Here, reader, is a little picture of one kind of “human nature,” that, while it makes you laugh, conveys at the same time a lesson not unworthy of heed. The story is of a gentleman traveling through Canada, in the winter of 1839, who, after a long day’s ride stopped at a roadside inn called the “Lion Tavern,” where the […]

Word of the Week



Noetic noh-ET-ik adjective : of, relating to, or based on the intellect

County Briefs




Undercover ‘Narcs’ Seize 300 Xanax Pills Undercover officers assigned to the Countywide Narcotics Task Force monitoring areas in Southeast became suspicious last week when observing a man acting oddly in a vehicle parked at a local gasoline station. The time was 4:30 p.m. when the deputies approached the vehicle and according to Capt. William Mc- Namara reportedly smelled an odor […]

Armed Forces Day Celebrated in Putnam



Veterans from World War II, Korea and Vietnam joined other members of the military and civilians alike Saturday morning at the Putnam Veterans Hall in Carmel to celebrate Armed Forces Day, first observed in 1950 to honor Americans serving in the five U.S. military branches – Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force and Coast Guard. A delicious breakfast was served […]

Drug Related Deaths Soar in the County



The numbers of young people overdosing on opioid medications and dying have become catastrophic across the state. The New York State Health Department this week released statistics regarding death by drugs – and in 26 of the state’s 62 counties including Putnam, the numbers have doubled from 2010 through 2014. State Senator Terrence Murphy described the numbers as “staggering.” The […]

Foreclosures Remain High



The economy may be on an uptick but when it comes to property foreclosures, Putnam County’s rate remains at a disturbing pace and is one of the highest statewide. County Clerk Michael Bartolotti reported 77 foreclosure judgments for the first third of 2016 last week with the broader measure of foreclosure actions initiated totaling 120 for the same period. In […]

Frank Lloyd Wright House Tour Benefit



It was three years ago that social networks claimed Angelina Jolie had purchased a prime piece of Putnam real estate—rumors that were not true. Reports indicated the actress acquired Petra Island in the middle of Lake Mahopac for $20 million but according to the daughter of the island’s owner, Donna Massaro, the reports were bogus. Still, the island is a […]

Mildred H. Baker



Mildred H. Baker, of Rhinebeck, NY, died Saturday, May 21, 2016, at Thompson House in Rhinebeck. She was 99 years old. Ms. Baker was born September 10, 1916, in Brewster, NY, daughter to the late William Howe and Gertrude (Mabie) Baker. Mildred attended the Donesburg One Room School House and graduated from Brewster High School, she continued her education at […]

Dr. George M Coulter



Dr. George M Coulter 87, a prominent lifelong Pawling resident, died early Sunday morning May 15, 2016, at his home on 36 Coulter Avenue. He was predeceased by his parents, James Waldron and Ann Daniels Coulter. Graduating from Pawling High School, he went on to Bard College and Columbia College of Dental Medicine, receiving his DDS degree in 1954. He […]

Anne DeSerio Natell



Anne DeSerio Natell, a 54 year resident of Brewster, NY, died Monday May 23, 2016, at Putnam Ridge Nursing Home. She was 93 years old. Mrs. Natell was born July 9, 1922, in Bronx, NY, daughter to the late Marcus and Anna (DeMartino) DeSerio. Anne graduated from Evander Childs High School, Bronx, NY. On August 25, 1943, she married the […]