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Friedan Monument Sculpted by Cristina Biaggi
On November 10, 2011, Grand View-on-Hudson laid claim to the title of Birthplace of the Modern Womenʼs Movement, with a dedication of a monument proclaiming the village as the site where Betty Friedan wrote The Feminine Mystique. Set on a seven-foot post in front of the Grand View Village Hall, the monument features a cast bronze bas-relief of Friedanʼs profile, sculpted by artist Cristina Biaggi of Palisades. Installation of the monument involved a two-year effort by a consortium of five organizations.

Burglar Alert
Now that it gets dark early, keep your lights on a timer set to go on just before dusk. A dark house announces that no one is home.

Oak Tree Road Sidewalk
Jim Dean and the Town Engineer met with a small group of Palisadians in September to discuss the first round of engineering drawings. The group, focusing on the section between Rte. 9W and the post office, discussed the pros and cons of the draft. The next round will address the section between the library and the community center and include the people who live on that section. After the drawings are completed, a community meeting will be held to unveil the plan.

SLTA 2011 Tournament Champions
The Snedens Landing Tennis Association played its final tournament of the season on Saturday, October 22. The winners were: Womenʼs Singles: Marianne Brown Menʼs Singles: Michael Schwartz Mixed Doubles: Marjorie Galen and David Marshall Congratulations to all!

Robert Adzema Show
Artist Robert Adzema of Palisades recently showed oil and watercolor paintings of the Piermont pier, the Piermont marsh and other landscapes, including some recent watercolors from Nova Scotia, at Bunburyʼs Coffee Shop in Piermont.

A Word from Our Postmaster
The Palisades Post Office is prepared to assist you with all your holiday mailings and all your mailings throughout the year for many years to come. We thank you for your patronage and wish you a happy and healthy holiday season. Remember, please mail early to ensure your packages arrive on time. Holiday mailing deadlines are posted on the post office bulletin board for your convenience.
Mary Whately, Postmaster

Pottery Sale
Jane Herold will hold a pottery sale the second weekend in December at her studio on Ludlow Lane. Look for the signs marking the way. The showroom is always open by appointment and well stocked. Dinnerware and wedding or baby plates can be ordered. Jane can be reached at 845-359-5421 or by email at jane@janeherold.com.

Norman Galinsky Offers Classes in Chinese Exercises
Artist Norman Galinksy has taught Qigong and Tai Ji Quan for over 25 years in his studio as well as in area hospitals and health centers, including NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital under the direction of Dr. Mehmet Oz. He notes that both forms of exercise can reduce stress, blood pressure, enhance joint function, pain relief and immunity. Tai Ji Quan additionally enhances balance, thus preventing falls. He offers a classical Northern Wu style long form of Tai Ji Quan on Mondays from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm, and Qigong, designed for health maintenance and longevity, on Thursdays from 6:45 pm to 7:45 pm. All levels of experience are welcome, especially beginners. Classes are small and individualized for personal instruction. For more information and to schedule a free demo class, contact Norman at ngalinksy@gmail.com or call him at 845-359-8389.

Correction
In last issueʼs article about walkers and runners, Jerry Lieberman was incorrectly identified as Jerry Lehman. Apologies!

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Handel’s Messiah…And More With GraceMusic
GraceMusicʼs 42nd annual Messiah Sing took place December 4. This Rockland holiday tradition featured professional soloists who performed the gorgeous arias of Handelʼs masterpiece accompanied by the audience who enthusiastically sang out in the magnificent choruses – especially the stirring Hallelujah - conducted by Bob Barrows. The season continues with Typical Music on February 5, 2012, by Todd Reynolds (violin) of Bang On A Can, Vicky Chow (piano), and Ashley Bathgate (cello), both of Bang On A Can Allstars. A Viennese Rivalry on March 25 brings extravagant delights from the music of legendary rivals Mozart and Salieri performed by the Grace Church Choir and Orchestra, conducted by Bob Barrows. The season ends on April 22 with Trio Passione, an energetic young woodwind ensemble performing both classics and new music. GraceMusic is a non-profit, non-religious organization dedicated to sponsoring concerts featuring musical variety – familiar favorites as well as new styles, sounds and composers – in excellent performances by professional musicians, both local and international. All admission fees are used to defray costs. Primary support comes from contributions from the Friends of GraceMusic.

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Date Change for Lynn Sykes’ Appearance on Frontline
Dr. Lynn Sykes, a geophysicist and earthquake expert connected with Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory, will be interviewed on Frontline, Tuesday, January 3. This PBS Newshour documentary focuses on the effects of natural disasters on nuclear energy plants. The show will discuss the disaster at the Fukushima Nuclear Energy plant in Japan, the North Anna plant in Virginia damaged in the recent Northeast earthquake and our close neighbor, Indian Point, that sits near two faults.

Environmental History of the Hudson
Two Lamont-Doherty scientists, Dorothy Peteete and Frank Nitsche, have contributed chapters to this new book chronicaling the effect of 400 years of settlement, commerce and industry on the river since the arrival of the first Europeans. Among the many changes are the narrowing and deepening of the river and the consequent speeding up of its currents, deforestation, draining of marshlands, alteration of sedimentary layers and pollution. All is not lost, however. Dr. Nitsche believes that humans will not do much more harm to the river and may even restore it to its former health. More can be learned on the Lamont-Doherty website www.ldeo.columbia.edu.

SKAE Power Solutions in Former Medical Arts Building on Rte. 9W
SKAE Power Solutions was established in 1998 by Peter Skae and John McPartland. This electrical and mechanical engineering company was originally located in Orangeburg, but now with thirty five employees, they have outgrown that space. After purchasing the building on Rte. 9W in October 2010, they did extensive interior renovation to their new headquarters where they oversee offices in Philadelphia and Boston. Their services are complex and diverse and include designing and building facilities, data centers and power systems, project management, equipment procurement and installation and facilities management. The majority of their clients are commercial, financial and medical Fortune 500 companies. More information can be found at their website www.skaepower.com.