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In Memory of Charles Shimel
The trustees and staff of the Palisades Free Library mourn the passing of our friend and colleague, Charles Shimel. Charles joined the board in 2004 and served as Vice-President and Treasurer. Charles made many lasting contributions to the library including maintenance and improvements to the building and serving on the committee that developed the Palisades People Sunday Symposia and the search committee that hired our current director. We have created a memorial fund to purchase an outdoor bench to honor his work and dedication to the library. If you would like to contribute to this fund, please send a check made out to the Palisades Free Library with Charles Shimel in the memo field.

Amid the intermittent sounds of leaf blowers and chain saws in the aftermath of Hurricane Irene, I’m reminded that all too soon, the incessant whine of leaf blowers will fill the autumn air. I hope, in the calm before that storm, at least a few Palisadians will read this and begin to seriously consider the alternatives.

Palis-Agers to Meet
The next meeting of the Palis-Agers will take place on Thursday, October 20 at 1:30pm in the community room of the Palisades Presbyterian Church. Coffee and cookies will be served and we will have a chance to talk with each other about our lives.

In February of 2010 when a storm brought down dozens of old trees in the area knocking out electricity for many of us for three long days, a number of savvy locals headed to the IBM Center, taking advantage of their hotel facilities, which had the added bonus of a fitness center. Sure wish I had known about it then.

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The IBM Center on Route 9W with its 106 acres of manicured grounds has been part of the Palisades landscape since 1989. While originally built as a conference and training center for IBM, it opened in the mid 90’s to groups other than IBM and, in 2005, it started hosting social affairs such as weddings, bar and bat mitzvahs, rehearsal dinners, sweet sixteen parties and fundraisers. Today only 15% of its business is IBM-related.

The Palisades Market Re-Opens
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As most have probably noticed, The Market has reopened with new owners and a minor makeover. Former food writer Agata Ostrowska and chef Fotis Katz (who happens to be Ostrowska’s brother-in-law) have spruced up the interior and streamlined the food service to feature fresh, and whenever possible, organic and local ingredients prepared with a Mediterranean flair. Rotisserie meats and poultry sizzle enticingly; crusty baguettes and flaky croissants emerge from on-site ovens each morning (sometimes twice a day on weekends) and freshly prepared meals, sandwiches and panini await the harried and non-cookers throughout the day. There’s a cold case of sophisticated cheeses, jars of pickles, jams and vinegars from a Connecticut vendor, an alarmingly good selection of pastries, cookies and muffins and a hefty supply of drinks and power bars for the bikers. But Ostrowska insists that the emphasis is less on running in for a quick sandwich than about hanging out with neighbors and friends. “We want it to be a great experience,” she says, “a place where you can come and get everything you need for the day.”

Oak Tree sidewalk coming soon
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OAK TREE SIDEWALK: We did it!

Thank you to Supervisor Whalen and the Town Council for approving the installation of the Oak Tree sidewalk at the March 8 Town Board meeting which was attended by over two dozen community members. Currently, the road is being surveyed. After the engineers draft their plans, Superintendent of Highways Jim Dean and engi neers will schedule a community meeting to unveil the plans and discuss sidewalk materials with us. Hopefully, this project will begin over the summer.

ROUTE 9W INTERSECTION

Thank you to Assemblywoman Ellen Jaffee for arranging an April re-evaluation of the intersection with the NYS DOT. Senator David Carlucci and Supervisor Whalen are also committed to helping us achieve safety improvements at the intersection.

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PALISADES FARMERS' MARKET

This summer and fall, we are planning a ‘Farm Stand’ at the PCC, to bring fresh corn and toma toes and other Hudson River Valley products to our community. Stay tuned…”

Guest Vendors for May:
May 7 - CST Mother’s Day Plant Sale, Jim the Knife Sharpener May 14 - Bumps & Co Heirloom Organic Vegetable Plant Sale

The Community Center would like to thank every one for making the winter season a success for our regional farmers.

The Palisades Community Center’s Palisades Farmers' Market has moved outside!
The Market is open every Saturday 9:00 am - 1:00 pm. Market dinner on June 4

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Palisades Presbyterian Church
117 Washington Spring Road
(845) 359-3147

We will be hosting our annual Strawberry Festival on Saturday, June 11 from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm, rain or shine. Bring your family for games, face painting and, of course, lots of delicious strawberries.

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THE PALISADES FREE LIBRARY
9 Closter Road, Palisades, NY 10964
Telephone: 845-359-0136
Website: www.palisadeslibrary.com
Email: pal@rcls.org
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Hours: Monday to Thursday 11:00 am to 9:00 pm
Friday and Saturday 11:00 am to 5:00 pm
Sunday 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Closed for the Holidays
The Library will be closed for Mother’s Day, May 8 and Memorial Day, May 30.
The Library will also be closed on summer Sundays beginning Father’s Day, June 19 through Labor Day, September, 4.

Increased attention has been drawn to nearby Indian Point because of Japan’s quake-ruptured nuclear energy plants. Here are some facts you should know.

Location: East bank of the Hudson River in Buchanan, New York, 35 miles north of New York City and 19 miles northeast of Palisades.

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Palisades Community Center Board Members:
Carol Baxter, President
Alice Buchanan. V.P
Carol Knudson, Secretary
Michele Balm, Mary Ann Brueckner, Lyn Fowler, Dr. Leo Keegan, Andrew Nelson, Michael Tersigni, and Honorary Board member Dr. Virginia McCauley

Rental Coordinator: Eileen Larkin, 359-6589, Ileenog@aol.com

Mailing Address: PO Box 222 Palisades, NY 10964

Join our e-mail list! PCC@palisadesny.com Website: www.palisadesny.com

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117 Washington Spring Road, PO Box 687

Telephone: (845) 359-3147
Office Hours: Tuesday, Wednesdays & Fridays, 9-1
Pastor: Reverend Angela Maddalone
Pastor Drop-in Hours:Tues: 4 pm-6 pm
Wednesdays: 10 am-12 am
Thurs, Fri & Sat by appointment

Please check out our new website!
[http://www.palpresny.org/]http://www.palpresny.org/

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Member of the Ramapo Catskill Library System and ANSER Network
19 Closter Road
Palisades, NY 10964
845-359-0136, Fax 845-359-6124
pal@rcls.org
ww.palisadeslibrary.org
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Hours: Monday - Thursday 11-9, Friday - Saturday 11-5, Sunday 1-5

Next Meeting of the Board of Trustees:
Wednesday, April 13th, 7:30 pm at the Library. All meetings are open to the public.

Holidays
Closed Easter Sunday, April 24

SOCSD 2011-2012 Budget

It is recommended that people attend a board meeting or two to understand the Budget issues. Also, Superintendent Mitchell has a blog on the District website, where he will address budget issues: www. socsd.org

On Jan. 23 at the IBM Palisades Executive Conference Center the Palisades Free Library’s most recent Sunday Symposia grappled with a timely question, Journalism Today : What Can We trust?

New Baby
Freya and Kazuo Sakamoto announce the arrival of their son Kai Englander Sakamoto born on November 15, weighing 6 lbs 4 oz. Freya is the daughter of David and Judy Englander.

Frank S. Umbrino of Palisades, NY died peacefully February 6, 2011 at home surrounded by his loving family. Frank was born in the Bronx on January 26, 1947 and lived in Rockland County for over 30 years. Frank is survived by his loving wife Margaret (nee Monahan), his sons Vincent and Philip, and his daughter Elizabeth.

Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory will offer 4 lectures to the public this spring. All will be held at the Monell Building Auditorium on the Lamont campus. All lectures are given from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m.; admission is $5.00 at the door. A light reception will follow the lectures.

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Sunday, March 6
A Delicate Balance: Antarctica and its Surrounding Oceans
Douglas Martinson, Ph.D., Lamont Research Professor

Antarctica is surrounded by ocean waters that play a tremendous role in its climate. The world’s most powerful current circulates around the Antarctic, preventing warm subtropical surface waters from reaching the coast of the continent, thus perpetuating its glacial state. At the same time, the circulation of global oceans brings deep waters to the edge of Antarctica. These deep waters have been warming strongly over the last 50 years, disrupting the balance between the ocean and the continent. Recent Antarctic expeditions have provided data allowing scientists to estimate the important implications of this disruption.

The Knaves company welcomes thirty actors this season, their largest group yet. Among them are ten new kids, hailing from Palisades, Grandview, Piermont, Valley Cottage, Nyack and Tomkins Cove. Appearing for the first time this fall in Julius Caesar are Marisa Cooke, Phoenix Dalto, Julia Nelson, Sydney Nelson, Emma Scotson, and Thalia Tsakos.

Bring all your mailing needs to the Palisades Post Office and receive the excellent service you deserve. Holiday mailings will get to their destinations on time if you mail early. Priority and Express mail options are available every day.

Palisades Presbyterian Church
PO Box 687
117 Washington Spring Road Palisades, New York 10964
Telephone: (845) 359-3147
Please check out our new website! http://www.palpresny.org/
Office Hours: Tuesday, Wednesdays & Fridays, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Christmas Giving: As part of our annual outreach, we will collect Christmas gifts for children in the hospital. Our friend, Howie Friedman of YOUTH FOR SENIORS, will deliver gifts to hospital-bound children in the Harlem area as well as children from the neighborhood, many living with grandparents with limited means and fixed incomes.