New Burglaries
There have been a recent rash of jewelry thefts in Blauvelt and Orangeburg. Front and back doors have been kicked in, bedrooms have been ransacked and jewelry stolen. Police feel this group is well organized and know what they are doing. They target homes where it appears no one is home. Police are working with Bergen police since similar burglary rings have operated in Bergen County.

Recommendations:
-Make sure your doors and windows are locked
-Set your alarm system
-If you go on vacation, tell your neighbors, cancel
your newspaper and have the post office hold your mail. You can even register a vacation check with the South Orangetown Police Dept.
Most important, if you know you will be gone at dusk, have a timer set to turn on inside and outside lights, especially in the winter months, when it is dark at 4:00pm. A quick drive through our neighborhood at 5:00pm shows most homes are dark. Keep your lights on timers and you can throw in a timed radio too! To report a suspicious activity in your neighborhood, call 359-3700.

New Development
The Yuda house, built around 1860 on Route 340 near the corner of Oak Tree Rd, has changed hands again. In an October meeting of the zoning board a variance was granted to Comito Construction Company. Comito is owned by two brothers who at one time were the developers of the old driving range on 9W. The one-acre parcel has been divided into two lots - the house, sadly, will be bulldozed and replaced by two new homes. The closing took place on Nov. 30 and our long-time friend and neighbor, Pamela Holmes, has returned to her hometown of Pittsburgh. We’ll miss her. The changing of the face of Palisades continues!
Mary Anne Bruechner

Rodney Smith Workshop – May 19 - May 22
“From start to finish Mr. S’s work has heretofore been an unbreakable vault. Fort Knox pales in comparison. But this spring be one of the lucky few to experience the first time Mr. S. opens up the secret to his success. Sign up now to learn how S. plans, executes and finishes a top-level highly secretive one-of -a-kind photo shoot. His revealed secrets will include: keys to location scouting! Selecting the perfect muse! Depression (of the shutter)! Editing! Printing! No stone will be left unturned when it comes to the workflow of Mr. S. the magnificent. Register today before all spots are taken. Please feel free to contact us with any questions.”
Rodney Smith Studio, PO Box 697
Palisades NY 10964, 845 359-3814

Mini Camp in Theatre offered by Children’s Shakespeare Theatre
• Open to children 10 - 16 years old
• Learn techniques in acting, voice, movement,
dance and stage combat
• Mini workshops in mask-making, costume design, sound design and set design
• Participate in a full costumed performance at the end of the session, open to family and friends
When: July 25 - August 12, 2011
Where: Palisades Presbyterian Church
117 Washington Spring Road, Palisades, NY
Time: 9:00 - 3:00
Cost: $800 per student for the 3-week session.
Reserve your space: 845-365-9709 or dianacst@ me.com

Homework Helper specializing in Math (TZHS
Exceptional Honors Student - Junior), also babysitting.
Lily Seeger, 845 359-3556, lilyjean.seeger@gmail.com.