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Church drama ministry examines 'new slavery'

  When Corean Strong saw the news coverage of Trayvon Martin's killing and George Zimmerman going free on a stand-your-ground defense, she felt moved to take action.

The end result of her anguish and sadness rockedNew Hope Baptist Church on Saturday when theDrama Ministry performed "The New Slavery: Breaking the Chains."

"A lot of what led me to write this was what's going on on TV about Trayvon Martin andJordan Davis, two young black men killed in Florida," said Strong, director of the church's Drama Ministry.

"I wanted people to be aware that there's some systematic thing going on in this country," Strong said. "It's the old game with a new name."

Strong and her cast took an audience of some 200 on a journey to slavery's past in America, then to what she and others perceive to be the slavery of the 21st century.

"In the 1860s, the slaves were freed but with no place to go, no hope," said the Rev. Dionne Boissiere.

"In 1955, Emmett Till was brutally murdered, his body thrown in a river," she continued. "His attackers were not found guilty and were let go free. And blacks were still not free."

In a series of vignettes, four young men and one young woman portrayed Amadou Diallo, killed in 1999; Sean Bell, killed in 2006; Trayvon Martin, killed in 2012; Ranisha McBride, killed at age 19; and Jordan Davis, killed in 2013 for playing music too loud.

None of the white police or private individuals who shot and killed these black youths was found guilty of murder.

"It seems it's still true, they can't convict a white man for killing a black boy," the young man portraying Jordan Davis said.

There were periods of hope, Boissiere acknowledged.

In another vignette, the audience met Fannie Lou Hamer, a voting rights activist and civil rights leader who had been brutally beaten by police and sterilized by white doctors. Yet she went on to help form the Black Democratic Party in Mississippi and became the first woman to serve in the state legislature.

"Finally, there was hope," Boissiere said, "in men like Martin Luther King Jr., Nelson Mandela, and John and Bobby Kennedy. We had been freed from our struggle."

"We can go to school together, work in the corporate world together," she continued. "But that does not mean blacks are no longer in bondage."

Vignettes followed of unnamed blacks who spoke of their "enslaved minds," the mass incarceration of young black men in American prisons, the sex trafficking of black teens, police brutality and racial profiling.

"I get three years for a little weed while a white boy can drink and drive and kill people and still go free," a young black man in an orange prison jumpsuit said. "I'm in here and all I see are blacks and Hispanics, yet its mainly whites who smoke the weed. After this, I can't vote, can't serve on juries. It's a new way and a new system of keeping black people down."

Is there hope? Boissiere and Strong believe there is.

"How do you break the chains?" Boissiere asked. "Through faith, knowledge, prayer and action. Being someone you can be proud about. We've got to go learn about what we want to be about."

"Clean up your grammar, boys, and pull up your pants. We can be free. We can break the chains."

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The Rev. Gerard B. Pollock, 80, went to be with the Lord on January 16, 2013. Gerry, as he was known by all, was the son of Michael and Beatrice Windram Pollock of Brooklyn, NY. Born Sept. 12, 1932, he attended Tilden High School, the Stony Brook School, Houghton College and Seminaries at Alfred University, Boston University and the Hartford Theological Seminary.

In 1964, Gerry was ordained a pastor in the United Methodist Church. His pastoral charges included Hillsdale and Arkport, NY, followed by a 22-year appointment in Lakeville, Ct. His final churches, prior to retirement, included Pawling and Poquague, NY. Following retirement, Gerry continued to serve as interim pastor in Mannsville, NY, while he also provided pastoral services as needed in numerous surrounding towns.

Gerry was a member of many organizations and boards. He was an active member of the Rotary Club and received the Paul Harris Award for community service. He was also a Mason and chaplain for both the Lakeville volunteer fire department and the Indian Mountain School. Gerry served on the boards of Sharon Hospital as well as the Housatonic Psychiatric Center. He was honored to officiate weddings with Dr. Norman Vincent Peale, who began the Guidepost publications in the Pawling, NY church where Gerry served.

For a decade, Gerry served as Secretary of Archives and History for the northeast jurisdiction of the United Methodist Conference. He also served as a trustee of the Dempster Grove Camp Meeting Association in New Haven, NY. Gerry enjoyed becoming a member of the Selkirk Sailing Club after retirement.

Gerry is survived by his college sweetheart and partner in ministry, Emma Ruth Pollock of Mannsville, NY. Married in Sandy Creek, NY, in 1954 they enjoyed 58 years of marriage. They raised three daughters and a son. Survivors include: daughter Nancy Williams and husband Dennis Williams of Millerton, NY; daughter Dr. Susan May and husband Dr. Chris May of Avon, Ct.; daughter Heidi Versland and husband Dr. Mark Versland of Avon, Ct. ; and son Christopher Pollock and wife Chrissie Pollock of Houghton, NY. Surviving grandchildren include: Gregory, Andrew, and Eric May; Luke and Matthew Versland; and Calvin, Zebulon and Hudson Pollock.

Calling hours will be held at the Carpenter-Stoodley, Inc. funeral home Friday January 25, 2013, from 5 to 8 p.m. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, January 26, 2013, at the Mannsville United Methodist Church. A later memorial service will be held in Lakeville, Ct. in the spring. Contributions in Gerry’s memory may be made to the Mannsville or Ellisburg United Methodist Churches. Online condolences may be made atwww.carpenterstoodley.com.

                 

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Quaker Hill Country Club Celebrates 70th Anniversary

Quaker Hill Country Club, a private golf, tennis and social club in Pawling, N.Y., has announced the 70th anniversary of its 1942 founding by legendary broadcaster and world traveler Lowell Thomas.

"This was a very special year for Quaker Hill Country Club," said club president Cindy Rosa. "Our golf course is in spectacular shape, we have increased our overall membership, and importantly, we have added to Lowell Thomas' legacy and the club's historic tradition through the meaningful donation of a World Trade Center artifact for the 'History of Civilization Fireplace.' The entire membership is deeply touched by this donation."

Quaker Hill is known for its Robert Trent Jones, Sr.-designed golf course, casual and convivial atmosphere, and rich history. The club also features a huge montage of vintage materials. On its September History Night this year, New York City firefighter Paul Ferro presented Rosa with a new artifact for the fireplace. Many attendees were moved to tears when the bolt from the North Tower of the World Trade Center was revealed, cast in a concrete stone, and ready for installation.

On hand to accept the gift was New York City police officer and board member, Eugene Donnelly, and New York State police detective and board member, Derek Brockhoff.

Quaker Hill features a nine-hole course that, with an extra set of tees, enables an 18-hole round. The course was recently named among the top-25 nine-hole courses in the U.S. by Golf World. QHCC is known for "The Barn" - a 19th century converted barn-clubhouse that contains the "History of Civilization" fireplace - and the Studio Museum, where Thomas originated many broadcasts and is now filled with his personal memorabilia.

QHCC is also known for its informality (including no tee times), diverse membership and affordability. In addition to golf, members enjoy tennis, croquet and social events. For more information, visitwww.quakerhillcc.com.

Travis Named To Lead Kent Singers

Matthew Travis, music director at Trinity-Pawling School, Pawling, N.Y., is the new conductor for The Kent Singers, a choral group celebrating its 40th anniversary season.

“I am absolutely thrilled to be appointed music director of The Kent Singers,” Mr. Travis said.

“It is my hope to uphold the tradition of musical excellence, and to take the ensemble to new musical heights. I will ensure that each rehearsal will be engaging and lighthearted, but also musically fulfilling, and a rewarding experience to all those involved. If you are interested in joining the ensemble, it would be my pleasure to hear you sing—please join us as we prepare for an exciting season of Bach, Brahms and Copland.”

Mr. Travis, who has been with Trinity-Pawling School since 2010, earned a bachelor’s degree in voice performance at University of Michigan and a master’s degree in choral conducting at Penn State University.

While at Penn State he served as assistant conductor for the Men’s Glee Club, which performed internationally.

Mr. Travis has also participated in numerous summer programs including the Yale Summer School of Music, Eastman Conducting Institute, and the prestigious Oregon Bach Festival with Helmuth Riling.

He recently received the Lannom Fellowship from the American Choral Director’s Association (ACDA) to study and conduct performances at the Massachusetts ACDA Convention.

The 40th anniversary spring concerts, “Brahms, Bach and Copeland in Love and Song,” will be Sunday, April 21, at 3 p.m. at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, Kent, and April 28 at 3 p.m. at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, Bridgewater.

Tickets are $12 in advance and $20 at the door. Contact The Kent Singers at PO Box 774, Kent, CT. 06757, call 860-619-8110, or visitwww.kentsingers.org.

Students receive $45k in scholarship grants

 Construction Industry Council of Westchester & Hudson Valley, Inc., representing more than 500 local construction and building industry firms working throughout the Hudson Valley region of New York State, announced the distribution of $45,000 in grants to college students across Westchester and the Lower Hudson Valley for the 2012 Fall Semester. Applications are now being accepted for the Fall 2013 scholarship award through the end of May.

The Louis G. Nappi Construction Labor-Management Scholarship Program, named in honor of Mr. Nappi, Chairman Emeritus of the Construction Industry Council of Westchester & Hudson Valley, Inc. awarded $3,000 grants to 15 students from around the region for undergraduate and graduate studies in mathematics, the sciences and engineering. The scholarships were presented at an awards luncheon at the Hudson Harbor riverfront condominium development in Tarrytown, NY.

To qualify, candidates were required to reside in the seven-county region of the Lower Hudson Valley that encompasses Westchester, Putnam, Dutchess, Columbia, Ulster, Orange and Rockland counties. Eligible students must also be related to an employee of a company or an affiliated labor union of the Construction Industry Council. Affiliated unions include Laborers International Union of N.A., Local No. 60; International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 137; and International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Local No. 456.

The 2012 class of scholarship recipients are: Amanda Benza of Briarcliff Manor, Daniel Bisignano of Harrison, Ryan Bissett of Pawling, Horace Bull of Middleburgh, Melissa Capurro of Pelham, Matthew F. Carducci of Harrison, Brian Casey of Brewster, Ivan Franco of New Rochelle, Stephen Murphy of Mahopac, Kayla Newton of Cortlandt Manor, Ignacio Pulido of New Rochelle, Patrick Rose of Highland Falls, Connor E. Loughlin of Fishkill, Anthony Santos of Mahopac and Meredith Lee Vasta of Croton-On-Hudson.

The Louis G. Nappi Construction Labor-Management Scholarship Program was established in 2010. It is Mr. Nappi’s goal to advance the studies of engineering, architecture and the applied sciences of mathematics, through scholarship awards. For more information on the program, contact Karen Zedda at the Construction Industry Council at 914-631-6070 or karen@cicnys.org.

To some residents of the village, the Christmas tree rooted outside the Chamber of Commerce building represents holiday cheer and more than 30 years of tradition.

But that nearly 45-foot Fat Albert spruce may be uprooted following the village Board of Trustees meeting Monday to accommodate the construction of four public bathrooms that the mayor says could stimulate the local economy.

“This is a nightmare,” said Joan Roberts, data coordinator for the Pawling Central School District and 15-year resident of the village. “We’re just asking for a vote and we think that would be a fair thing to do. It’s not just a tree; it means a lot to the kids.”

For weeks, those opposed to the project have spoken out at village board meetings.

Roberts, 56, said elementary and middle school students at Pawling schools have approached her to express sadness about the possibility of the tree being removed.

She said her concerns go beyond the sentimental value the tree has in the community.

Roberts said having the public restrooms in the village could also attract or encourage crimes to be committed there after dark. Instead, she and others have suggested building the additional bathroom inside the Pawling Chamber of Commerce and opening it during community events.

Despite the outcry, the tree could still come down, Mayor Rob Liffland said.

Liffland said the facilities would benefit residents at other Chamber of Commerce events. The chamber hosts farmers markets, arts and crafts shows, and car shows, among other events.

Liffland, who owns Fountain Home Services, a plumbing and heating company, said the project would be funded by a $100,000 community block grant. The contract for building the facilities, he said, has not yet been awarded.

In addition, Liffland said having public restrooms available in the village center could benefit businesses if people are encouraged to spend more time there.

Many want to see the tree spared, including 19-year village resident Bob Reilly.

“Everyone gets together there during the holidays,” said Reilly, 51. “The high school band plays, people sing Christmas carols, politicians are there; not politicking. It’s just about the community.”

Reilly played Santa Claus in the recent Christmas celebration outside the Chamber of Commerce. He said that although the construction would be paid for, he is concerned that the upkeep cost would not be.

“It’s the taxpayer who is going to be footing the bill to maintain these bathrooms,” he added.

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Port Chester students, teachers and parents had lots of winter fun during a PTSA-sponsored out at Thunder Ridge Ski on Sunday.

The Ski and Snowboard Days at Thunder Ridge Ski in nearby Patterson continue today, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with lift tickets costing $30. Equipment rental is $25, including helmets.

Thunder Ridge is located at Route 22 and 137 Birch Hill Road, Patterson, NY.

Port Chester ID (school ID, driver's license, library card) is required to get the Port Chester PTSA discount at Thunder Ridge.

Here's the latest on conditions at Thunder Ridge:

Chair Lifts Operating:  Triple Chair, Double Chair  

Carpet Lifts Operating:  U Can Do It, Little Thunder   

Trails: 16 

Beginner:  Push Me Pull You, U Can Do It, Little Thunder, Lover’s Lane, Sissy Schuss, Upper Bull’s Run (thin cover), Snowmaker’s Express, Don’s Drop

Intermediate:  Sante Fe(thin cover), Fawn Meadow(thin cover), Wintergreen(thin cover), Evergreen(think cover), Love Connection(thin cover)

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Ball Fires Staffer for Plagiarizing: News Report

State Sen. Greg Ball has fired an employee who used bits and pieces of other people's writings—including a 17-year-old's opinion piece—without giving credit, reports the Albany Times Union. 

"The action comes a day after the Hudson Valley Republican's spokesman refused to comment for a Times Union story about a bill banning killer whales from New York aquariums and sea parks that used writing from a 17-year-old's Huffington Post opinion piece and a Los Angeles Times article on the documentary "Blackfish," Casey Seiler reported on timesunion.com.

Ball is running an online petition to gather support for that legislation. 

There are no captive killer whales currently in New York State, the paper said. Ball is often vocal on animal cruelty issues. 

The Times Union also reported:

After Ball's office was asked about those bills on Thursday afternoon, the memos from both measures as well as the killer whale bill disappeared from the Senate website.

Ball himself spent the day on Twitter, where he joshed reporters over the matter and collected thanks from killer whale advocates who hope to see the measure passed. There are currently no captive killer whales in New York state.

Before his office was asked about the other questionable bills, Ball tweeted out a picture of him feeding his Labrador puppy a piece of paper.

"OMG I caught Tito destroying the evidence," he wrote.