Pawling Chamber of Commerce newsletter

Vol XI: Issue 7
A community newsletter from the
Pawling Chamber of Commerce
serving the Pawling, Holmes
and Whaley Lake Communities.
OCTOBER 2014
History Lives On at the Oblong
Friends Meeting House
Inside this issue
Business Matters: Mobile Marketing
for Small Business
Lyme & Tick-borne Diseases
Gallery on the Green: Fowl Moon,
A Sleepless Journey
The Living Landscape Journal:
A Dry Goblin
The Computer Guy: Better Cell
Phone Service
Financial Focus: What’s Smarter,
Paying Off Yor Debt or Investing?
Member News and More
The Oblong Friends Meeting House
Photo: John Curry
History lives on at the Oblong Friends Meeting House, both in the current caretakers of
this historic building and in the interest of the visitors who immerse themselves in the past
life of the Quakers who constructed the Meeting House over two centuries ago.
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On Sunday, September 21st the Historical Society of Quaker Hill & Pawling hosted the
250th Birthday Celebration for the Oblong Meeting House. Over 120 guests attended the
presentation for the unveiling of the new sign detailing the history of the Quakers and the
Meeting House. Guests were treated to a tour of the building as well as a buffet lunch.
This event was similar in some respects to the tradition of “Quaker Hill Day”, held each
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September from 1899-1908.
12th Annual Chamber Auction Set for October 21
The 12th Annual Chamber Auction will be held on Tuesday October 21 at 6 p.m. at the
campus of Mizzentop Day School once again. Among the highlights will be a silent and
live auction, free gifts, snacks and refreshments and the Chamber’s monthly 50/50 raffle.
All proceeds from this event will be used to support beautification projects and the general
operation of the Chamber. The live auction will feature Sheriff Adrian “Butch” Anderson
being as persuasive as possible in his attempt to get you to part with your money for a
good cause. So you can expect a fun filled evening.
There is still time for Chamber members who wish to contribute items or services to do
so, please contact Marie Stewart at 855-1632.
Admission is free and open to the general public. Start your holiday shopping.
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Why Small Businesses are
Embracing Mobile Marketing
Daniel Kehrer shares the importance of embracing the mobile market.
It all became clearer to me recently in three bright flashes:
Flash #1: I’m sitting at O’Brien’s Irish Pub, a neighborhood
watering hole, having a beer with a friend. As I scan the other
patrons of varying ages, every one of them is doing something on a mobile phone and two have both a smart phone
and iPad.
Flash #2: The newest high-powered research report arrives,
showing a huge leap in the number of small businesses using
mobile marketing, or planning to do so.
Daniel Kehrer
Founder, BizBest.com
Flash #3: I upgraded to the newest generation smart phone
myself and immediately discovered an even faster and more
capable mobile experience.
Main Street tends to be cautious about changing the way it markets, but local business owners
are now embracing mobile marketing at a remarkable rate, including SMS (text messaging),
mobile banners, email, paid search, mobile video, proximity campaigns, sponsorships,
coupons, loyalty programs and deals.
Pawling
Events Calendar
Pawling Concert Series
Empire Brass
Friday, November 14
Tree Lighting
Friday, December 5
Pawling Concert Series
The American Boychoir
Friday, December 5
Pawling Concert Series
The Hot Sardines
Friday, April 17
1. Mobile expands your options: There’s only so much time you can spend in front of your
computer, so adding mobile capabilities can free you to monitor, manage and update your
social media marketing wherever you are. This makes it easier for you to make timely
responses to customer questions or comments.
2. Increase your QR Code mileage: QR codes are an excellent, low-cost way to extend
your digital reach and are well suited to mobile. Customers can scan the code with their
mobile device (using a free code scanning app), and be taken to a web page or content. It’s
far easier than searching online. QR codes offer one of the best ways for mobile devise
users to interact with your business.
3. Adjust your content for mobile: Content intended for distribution to a mobile device
should be formulated with that purpose in mind. Make it short, simple, clean, easy to access
and easy to share. If you have a blog, make sure you have a mobile version.
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Celeste Bevilacqua of Edward Jones Investing who helped organize
Pawling’s “Circles of Health Expo” kindly invited me to participate
on Saturday, September 13, 2014.
Fraught with controversy over the existence of chronic Lyme disease,
even the most conservative mainstream scientists are beginning to
come to terms with the reality that this is a bona fide entity. May
22, 2014, HHS (Health & Human Services), CDC (Centers for
Disease Control), NIH (National Institutes of Health) and FDA
(Federal Drug Administration) held a Webinar on Lyme disease
persistence. The transcript and Power Point slides from that
Webinar can be downloaded from the Internet.
I am fond of pointing out that it took medical science a good 500
years to gain a good understanding of what syphilis is and what it
can do; we are but 40 years in to Lyme disease, caused by a spirochete, Borrelia burgdorferi, that has a far more complex genome
than even the wily spirochete of syphilis, Treponema pallidum.
New research shows that half of local businesses plan to use mobile marketing this year,
devoting 20% of their ad budgets, on average. Meanwhile, customers are spending more
time on tablets and smart phones, and less on PCs and laptops. If you aren’t using mobile
marketing, you should know that other small businesses are upping their spending on it this
year by 41%. Borrell predicts that spending on local mobile marketing will double yearly
for the next five years.
Here are some benefits, tips and advice on joining mobile marketing with social media:
disease, the Deer Tick, Ixodes scapularis, can also transmit one or
more other infections agents that also can be serious: ehrlichiosis,
anaplasmosis, babesiosis and also the Deer tick Virus which can
cause an encephalitis for which we have no treatment and which
can be fatal. Although some patient encounters with Lyme disease
are easily dealt with, other patients with Lyme disease, with or
without tick-borne co-infections, can be seriously affected and
enabling them to recover their health can be challenging and
require application of treatment over a prolonged period of time.
Chamber Auction
Tuesday, October 21
That’s one finding of “Main Street Goes Mobile,” a new study by Borrell Associates, a
media research firm. As business owners see more customers staring at small screens, they
are taking notice. Trade magazines are full of stories about mobile marketing successes.
Even trade shows for funeral directors offer mobile marketing seminars.
The mobile trend creates yet another challenge for small businesses: How to grow with
social media and mobile marketing – at the same time. The mobile part is critical because
social media marketing is a real-time experience; not something people do only when
they’re in front of a PC. Now they carry the experience in their pocket, purse or hand
Lyme & Tick-borne Diseases: Wake Up Call for Citizens
Pawling Concert Series
Berlin Philharmonic Quartet
Friday, October 3
Pawling Concert Series
The Rose Ensemble
Friday, March 27
SPECIAL NOTE:
Next General Meeting is
Tues, October 21, 2014, 6 pm
MIZZENTOP SCHOOL
East Main Street, Pawling
RSVP: Marie 845-855-1632
Note to Member Organizations:
The Events Calendar is for Chamber,
Town, Village and cultural events. For
any other events, member organizations can submit a mini article about
the event, its background, its purpose, etc. to PM for consideration.
Please prepare your information by
the 10th of the previous month and
deliver it to the Chamber building or
e-mail to pccny@bww.com
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As if Lyme disease were not challenging enough, we have learned
over the past 25 years that the same tick that can transmit Lyme
I have called for a “Manhattan Project” for Lyme and tick-borne
diseases in order to mobilize the resources needed to adequately
address the serious problems posed by Lyme and tick-borne diseases:
tick vector control; improved diagnostics that can determine the
status of these infections; improved methods of treatment with the
goal of assuring bacteriologic cure; and exploration of the question
of whether safe and effective vaccinations for tick-borne bacterial,
parasitic and viral agents could be developed.
Meanwhile, both the New York State Assembly and Senate have
passed Bills (S-7854 & A-7558-B) unanimously to give physicians
latitude to use their best clinical judgment in treating persons with
Lyme disease – this is awaiting Governor Cuomo’s signature. Our
United States Congressman Chris Gibson’s bill to set up a Federal
Lyme and Tick-borne Diseases Advisory Committee that would
include patients and treating physicians passed the House of
Representatives, also unanimously. A companion bill is expected
to be offered in the United States Senate very soon. Support for
these legislative initiatives is extremely important.
Protective measures such as use of DEET or Picaridin (repellants)
on clothing or skin or permethrin, an acaricide for clothing only,
can be helpful if one does have to venture in to tick habitat which
often includes one’s own back (or front) yard.
- Kenneth B. Liegner, M.D.
Trail Day Event
On Sunday, October 19th between 11:00 AM and 3:00 PM at
Native Landscapes Garden Center, come join the Harlem Valley
Appalachian Trail Community, for a day of fun filled family activities and its free.
Trail day is a celebration of the Appalachian Trail and its thru hikers, section hikers and day hikers.
The Barbeque will be running during the event and we will be
cooking up burgers and dogs. Salads and drinks will also be
served. Exhibits and a guided migratory bird walk by the
Waterman Bird Club along with other guided educational hikes
will send us into the woods during this most colorful time of the
year. Lawn games, pumpkin painting, cider pressing, live music
and trail yoga with Tina Power will round out the afternoon.
A discussion on invasive plants and hiker safety will be led by
local landscape designers Duncan Brine and Peter Muroski who
will begin the festivities promptly at 11:00.
This Trail Day Event is sponsored by the Appalachian Trail
Conservancy, the New York New Jersey Trail Conference, the
Harlem Valley Appalachian Trail Community and Native
Landscapes and Garden Center. Rain or Shine, This is a fun filled
event for the whole family. For more information call (845) 8557050 or contact NLpawling@gmail.com. Donations are graciously
accepted. A celebration of the Appalachian Trail, A footpath for
those who seek Fellowship with the wilderness.
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Fowl Moon: A Sleepless Journey
Gallery on the Green presents Fowl Moon:
A Sleepless Journey, an exhibition of nocturnal digital paintings by artist Christopher
Bazzani during periods of insomnia.
does not come. Though the peacock and
peahens are not nocturnal, they do live
among the trees of my sleepless moonlit
nights, making going to sleep — a process
never more lonely than when it is elusive —
more bearable.” - Christopher Bazzani
Christopher Bazzani presents a series of
Fine Art Giclee Prints on 100% cotton
paper. Created on the iPad with finger as
brush, the works have the feel of watercolor.
When paired with passages and quotations
these images glean more insight into those
late isolated hours when the artist is alone
with his thoughts.
The peafowl and moon in this series were
purely an unintentional coupling. The first
of the series was based on a photograph of
a white peacock and two peahens taken on a
weekend outing at Whethersfield, near
Millbrook, NY. As the paintings grew in
number, the artist decided to research the
symbolic meanings of the peacock and the full moon, as if interpreting elements of a dream. He discovered these two powerful
symbols share similar interpretations.
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“Our daily ritual of sleeping and awakening imitates a cycle of
death and rebirth represented by both the peacock and the moon.
They both nurture and protect as does our sleep. They have
become my nurturers and protectors comforting me when sleep
Christopher Bazzani lives and works as a
graphic designer in New York City. After
earning a BFA in Photography from The
School of Visual Arts, Christopher managed
two high-profile, custom black-and-white
photography labs in the City – Lexington
labs and Arista photo. During this period
Christopher’s own photographic portfolio
expanded to include fashion photography
for Elite Model Agency, as well as architectural, theatrical and travel photography.
Gallery on the Green represents contemporary artists whose works range from representational to abstract. It exhibits innovative artists who share a
high standard of excellence and artistic judgment and is taking the
lead in helping Eastern Dutchess County establish a major presence in the Tri-State arts scene.
The Gallery on the Green is located at 7 Arch Street in Pawling,
845.855.5642. Hours are Wednesday through Saturdays from noon
to 5pm and always by appointment.
THROUGH THE TINIEST OF INCISIONS.
The Oblong Friends Meeting House
At Health Quest, our surgeons are using the most advanced technology available today — like
the da Vinci Robotic Surgical System. With the help of this state-of-the-art robotic technology
our specially trained surgeons are able to perform both delicate and complex operations
through the smallest of incisions. That means less blood loss, fewer complications and most
importantly, a shorter recover y time. It ’s no wonder 99% of patients who have had da Vinci
surger y said they would recommend it to others.
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According to the information from the new sign on display, the
first Quakers arrived in the stretch of land known as The Oblong
in 1728. The Oblong Friends Meeting House in Pawling was constructed in 1764. It was and remains an unadorned rectangular
wood building. On the day of worship women and girls sat on the
left, men and boys to the right. Older folks sat on raised benches
along the far wall, and a second floor gallery provided extra seats.
In 1828 there was a split in the Quaker community, however, leading to a decline in membership.
John Brockway, President of the Historical Society, began the
festivities by defining the mission of the Historical Society of
Quaker Hill & Pawling as one that “is as clear today as it was in
1910.” Mr. Brockway explained that “we are entrusted to protect,
explain, and share our cherished history here in Pawling.”
Recognition and thanks were given to Mr. Joe Famularo for his
financial support and advice, and to Mrs. Jerry Ann Woodfin,
Roger & Betty Smith, and Kevin & Lynne Denton who have regularly volunteered their time and energy as caretakers of this historical gem. Mr. Brockway also expressed his appreciation to the
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more than 120 guests in attendance, as their interest in Pawling’s
past is vital to its future.
This building of chestnut beams and wide board floors, held
together for over two centuries with wooden pegs and hand
wrought nails, was once a house of worship, and was also used as
a military hospital during the Revolutionary War. Quaker gatherings
in this building ended in 1885 and The Meeting House was eventually deeded to the Historical Society in 1936. Some necessary
repair work was done in the 1970’s, but a major renovation was
undertaken in 1993 by the Hudson Valley Preservation company,
under the skillful expertise of Mr. Mason Lord.
To carry out these past (and future) endeavors, the Historical
Society depends largely upon the generosity of its caring community members to maintain these historic landmarks. Toward the
purpose of celebrating a momentous “birthday”, as well as in raising awareness of the importance of these historical sites, this event
was a huge success.
- Nancy Murphy
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Announcing the 7th Annual Walkathon “Walk So They May
Ride” 2014 to benefit the Pawling Resource Center
The Living Landscape Journal: A Dry Goblin
The summer of 2014 is a season I will not soon forget. It started
cool and moist and remained that way most of the Summer and
there were only a handful of days above 90
degrees. This cool, damp Summer weather
created some fungus problems with Black
Spot, Powdery Mildew and Apple Cedar
Rust wide spread. I did take notice in a
grove of Maples that the invasive Norway
Maple was much more fungus ridden than
the native Sugar Maple planted nearby. Go
Natives!
August and September switched roles this
year. August turned out to be a cool, damp
month and September was warm during the
day and cool at night. September was dry
with very little rain. Appalachian Trail
hikers have been complaining about dried
up streams and a lack of drinking water for
the last month. Hiller Brook, the stream just
south of the Garden Center that flows off North Quaker Hill into
the Great Swamp, has completely dried up. I’ve observed this
brook drying up in late July and August but never this late into
September. The Blue Heron are having a “field day” plucking out
the trapped fish in the dry brook puddles.
These dry warm days and cool nights have kicked off some of the
most brilliant fall color in years. The Maple swamps have turned
fluorescent red and orange and the Fall foliage is now working its
way up the ridges. WARNING! Please be careful with open fires
and discarding cigarette butts until we get significant rain. The
woods are tinder dry and the forest floor is
filling up with dry leaves so the fire danger
is running high.
How I enjoy this month's bountiful harvest.
October is the first biting cold front that
requires a heavier jacket. October is apple
cider, pumpkin seeds, hickory nuts, and a
hearty late evening meal after a long day of
yard work. The first cold October night
starts the first fire of the season with a book
and marshmellowy hot chocolate and before
too long I am out for the night.
October is quietly hiking, listening and
observing in some of the most beautiful
woods in the world.
Our pace changes in October with shorter
days. Our list of chores is much less than it was a month ago. A
time to reflect on what worked and what didn't in this year's
garden. October is scaring the socks off the first visitor on All
Hollows’ Eve. Make friends with all the ghosts and goblins in your
neighborhood. This friendship will help on mischief night. Nice
costume.
- Pete and the Natives
www.nativelandscaping.net
The Pawling Garden Club FYI: Wildflowers and Pollinators
COMMON TEASEL: Dipsacus sylvestris, a member of the Teasel
family, is a European native wildflower that is now is widely
distributed in the United States. Its small lavender flowers bloom
in July and August on cones covered with sharp spines; it grows to
a height of 4 to 6 feet and is deer resistant. Although considered a
biennial, Teasel is better described as a monocarpic perennial. It
grows as a basal rosette for its first year, then sends up a tall
flowering stalk and dies after flowering.
Historically, makers of woolen goods cultivated Teasel (Dipsacus
fullonum variety) because the sharp spines of the dried flower
heads gently “teased” the nap of wool cloth, whereas a metal
device would tear the cloth. In more modern times, Teasel’s
decorative form is used in dried flower arrangements.
Ecologically, Teasel blooms attract butterflies such as Monarchs
and Sulphurs, while the seed heads attract birds such as
Goldfinches. Teasel grows in roadsides, fields, and old pastures –
open, sunny habitats. Non-GMO seeds are available from
Outsidepride.com or call 1-800-670-4192.
AMERICAN GOLDFINCH: The American Goldfinch (Carduelis
tristis) is one of America’s favorite backyard birds. The brilliant
summer plumage of the male makes it easily recognizable, while
winter brings a quieter, paler plumage. The female’s olive coloring
is year round.
Carduus is Latin for thistle, an appropriate name since the
Goldfinch favors thistle seed as its food and delays nesting until
midsummer when it can line its nest with thistledown. Perhaps
gardeners would look upon thistle plants with more favor if they
knew that one single plant might be seen holding and feeding
more than a half-dozen Goldfinches at one time. August brings a
bountiful period of seed production by various seed-bearing weeds
that provide the primary food source for these birds. In addition to
natural sources of seeds, insects, and spiders, it also likes Niger
seed at the feeder. The American Goldfinch lays four to six pale
blue-white eggs in a down-lined (thistle or cattail) cup woven from
strips of plant material, usually in the fork of a tree limb from 1 to
30 feet off the ground.
- Geneva Claire Hamilton
The Pawling Resource Center has been an essential part of life for
many community members since 1976, as it provides vital support
services much needed in Pawling. The Walk So The May Ride
walkathon is one of its most important fundraisers. Have a heart and
do your part so that “Neighbors Helping Neighbors” includes you,
either as a volunteer walker or as a sponsor. This year the event will
take place on Saturday, Oct. 4th at 8:30 AM
The walk begins at the Pawling Resource Center and continues
through the village, as sponsored volunteer participants raise awareness for the 501 C registered not-for-profit charity, and provide
financial support from pledged donations.
Walkers, and the people who underwrite their personal sponsorships,
directly impact the many services offered by the Pawling Resource
Center. They will…
…Walk so our neighbors may continue to have access to many other
programs, such as blood pressure screening, grief counseling, holiday baskets, and more.
We encourage all to save the date, to plan to participate and to be
part of a wonderful event that is so important to the success of the
Pawling Resource Center. The event will take place rain or shine, so
plan to wear comfortable and appropriate clothing and shoes. There
will be an Open House with refreshments following the event. For
more information or to register for the event, or to learn how you can
volunteer or sponsor a walker, please call Program Coordinator Terry
Ariano at the Pawling Resource Center at 855-3459, or email
terry@pawlingresourcecenter.org.
Visit our website at: www.pawlingresourcecenter.org
…Walk so that clients may continue to ride to medical appointments
and to the grocery store. [556 rides provided to neighbors in 2013]
…Walk so that folks in need may continue to have access to a wellstocked food pantry. [1452 neighbors served in 2013]
…Walk so that community members may continue to have access to
special medical equipment. [139 neighbors served in 2013]
SMART
GROWTH
IS HERE
Fowl Moon:
A Sleepless Journey
Insomniart by Chris Bazzani
CASTAGNA COMMERCE PARK
Route 22, Pawling, New York
FIRST PHASE BEGINNING IN 2014
80 Units of Senior Housing
&
67,000 sq ft Medical Office Building
Oct 18 to Nov 15
Reception October 18, 5–7pm
Carefully Planned and Approved for
Medical Office · Professional Office · Retail · Hotel
and up to 400 senior living
“The Developer of Brady Brook Falls”
516.627.6700
Gallery on the Green
7 Arch Street / Pawling
(845) 855-5642
gotgpawling.com
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Cathy Giordano Awarded Registered Municipal Clerk Certification
Town Clerk (and Chamber member) Cathy Giordano was recently
awarded the New York State Town Clerks Association’s certification as a Registered Municipal Clerk. This prestigious award recognizes the professional competency of New York State Town
Clerks in fulfilling the responsibilities of their office. Certification
is granted only after an applicant has demonstrated that they have
met the stringent education and experience requirements established by the NYSTCA. These requirements include participation
in seminars and training sessions, both locally and at the
Association’s yearly Town Clerk’s conference, as well as points
awarded for experience in the profession of Municipal Town
Clerk.
On September 10, the Pawling Town Board issued a commendation recognizing Ms. Giordano’s achievement, as well as her long
service to the Pawling community.
Chamber Building Gets a New
Facelift
Thanks to the efforts of the Chamber Beautification committee,
Drew Howland of Sundog Signs and Pete Muroski’s Native
Landscapes, the Pawling Chamber Building &Visitors Center has
a new more inviting appearance. The next effort will focus on
enhancing the interior of the Chamber Building as one of
Dutchess County’s Tourism Information Center. The Chamber is
presently seeking funding to continue the project. Donations are
welcome, call 845-885-0500.
Mike Pepper, The Computer Guy - Better Cell Phone Service At Your House
Cellphone coverage in the greater
Pawling area is spotty at best but
there are ways to make it work
better within the confines of your
house or business.
There are two easy and not-too
expensive ways to get more use
from your cell phone when you
have weak coverage at home.
Ms. Giordano has been involved in Pawling’s local government for
29 years, and has been Town Clerk for 9 years. She is also in her
second term as President of the Dutchess County Town Clerk’s
Association, having been twice elected to the position by her
Dutchess County peers.
Congratulations, Cathy Giordano, RMC, on your outstanding
achievement!
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The first is to “dock” your cell
phone into your house (or business) phone system. When I wrote
about this a few years ago you needed a special device to do the
trick, but these days all that you need is a cordless phone that has a
Bluetooth
feature included – and that is about half of the cordless phones on
the market.
All of the major cordless phone makers now include Bluetooth
docking in multiple models.
The way that this works is that your cordless phone base connects
to your cell phone handset via Bluetooth cordless technology. That
allows the cordless base to make and receive calls via your cell
phone, and typically, it will also give you access to your cell
phone’s directory of stored names and numbers too.
from the same cell company can use your network extender.
If the “docking” method won’t work for you – such as if there’s just
no good cell phone service anywhere in your house – or if you’d
just prefer to have use of your cellphone around the house, then a
network extender is the way to go. You need to get the extender
that is supplied by your particular company, but you can usually
find them at different retail outlets like Staples, or BestBuy, or
Amazon.com.
This won’t help when you’re out driving or walking and wander
into one of the many cellular dead zones, but if you’re at a fixed
location and need good cell coverage then a cellular network extender might be just what you need.
I hope this is all clear and helpful, but, as always, if I can fill in
some details or help with anything on your computers, please don’t
hesitate to give me a call: Mike Pepper ~ Computer Guy, 845-8555824. www.PawlingComputerGuy.com
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“Finally a bar for grown ups”
Once connected, then you just need to place your cell phone in a
location where its gets the best possible cell phone service and that
is close enough to make an effective connection with the cordless
phone base. That is usually within 30 feet or so, though as close as
possible is best.
The second method for extending your cell phone coverage is
set up a microcell inside your house with a microcell “network
extender” that you get from your cell phone company.
These cell network extenders are all specific to each particular cell
phone company, so you need to get one from the company that
provides your cell phone service. They will only work with phones
from that particular company.
What they have in common is that they all need a broadband internet connection and they need access to the sky through a window
to get GPS location information for 911 service.
They all also have a limit to how large an area they cover, but it is
large enough for a house or small business. All restrict their use to
certain phones – family members and such – though some also
allow you to run the extension “open” so that anyone with a phone
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Annual Conservation Award Given to FrOGS Director Dr. Jim Utter
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The Dutchess County Ducks Unlimited Chapter (DCDU) has
awarded its annual conservation award to Dr. James Utter for his
work as Chairman of the Friends of the Great Swamp (FrOGS).
He will receive the award at the Second Annual Great Swamp
Shoot and Conservation Program on Saturday, October 4th.
What's Smarter -- Paying Off Debts or Investing?
It probably doesn’t happen as much as you’d like, but from time to time,
you have some extra disposable income. When this happens, how should
you use the funds? Assuming you have adequate emergency savings —
typically, three to six months’ worth of living expenses — should you
pay off debts, or fund your IRA or another investment account?
Dr. Utter has promoted conservation education and action in the
Great Swamp Watershed for over 20 years. As current Chairman
of the Friends of the Great Swamp, he promotes awareness of values and vulnerability of the land and is active in land conservation
throughout the watershed.
A native of Oneonta, N.Y., he earned his bachelor’s degree in
Secondary Science Education at SUNY Oneonta and his PhD at
Rutgers University. He became a founding faculty member at
Purchase College in 1971 where he helped develop a program in
the newly emerging field of Environmental Science. His teaching
and research has focused on ecology, animal behavior and conservation, with a primary emphasis on wetlands and their inhabitants.
When he became Chairman of FrOGS in 2001, the organization
was well established as a “Voice for the Swamp.” He has since
fostered active participation in land protection which began during
a conservation effort stimulated by Governor George Pataki and
led by the Nature Conservancy. Dr. Utter has written two key
Federal grant proposals under the North American Wetlands
Conservation Act (NAWCA) and now directs the multi-million
dollar effort which, when completed, will protect thousands of
acres of the Great Swamp and its buffer. The project has fostered
the cooperative action of several groups including New York State
DEC, Dutchess Land Conservancy, Oblong Land Conservancy,
Putnam County Land Trust, and Ten Mile River Farm. FrOGS has
made significant progress toward its conservation goals. His own
research data on wetland-dependent migratory birds contributed to
convincing the NAWCA Council to support habitat protection in
the Great Swamp. For more info on FrOGS, see: http://frogs-ny.org
Circles of Health Expo 2014
A sincere “Thank You” to our Circles of Health
Expo 2014 sponsors Health Quest, Castagna
Realty, Edward Jones, the 30 participants and
exhibitors and the Town of Pawling who contributed to the success of the event at the
Lathrop Center on Saturday, September 13th.
Approximately 200 people visited with the
healthcare related presenters at their respective
Save Gas.
Shop Pawling.
booths. In addition, private presentations were
scheduled in the J.C. Penney room at Lathrop.
The interest in the event and its participants has
prompted suggestions to host additional events
on a smaller scale with more frequency about
healthcare topics. Thanks again to all."
- Peter Cris, President
and Circles of Health Expo Committee
There’s no one “correct” answer — and the priority of these options may
change, depending on your financial goals. However, your first step may
be to consider what type of debt you’re thinking of paying down with
your extra money. For example, if you have a consumer loan that
charges a high rate of interest — and you can’t deduct the interest payments from your taxes — you might conclude that it’s a good idea to get
rid of this loan as quickly as possible.
Still, if the loan is relatively small, and the payments aren’t really
impinging on your monthly cash flow that much, you might want to consider putting any extra money you have into an investment that has the
potential to offer longer-term benefits. For instance, you might decide to
fully fund your IRA for the year before tackling minor debts. (In 2014,
you can contribute up to $5,500 to a traditional or Roth IRA, or $6,500
if you’re 50 or older.)
When it comes to making extra mortgage payments, however, the picture
is more complicated. In the first place, mortgage interest is typically tax
deductible, which makes your loan less “expensive.” Even beyond the
issue of deductibility, you may instinctively feel that it’s best to whittle
away your mortgage and build as much equity as possible in your home.
But is that always a smart move?
Mobile Marketing
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4. Mobile sets the table: While some mobile marketing can result
in immediate leads or sales, getting someone to fill out a form or
make a purchase from a mobile device is difficult. Instead, think of
mobile-social marketing as one more “touch point” that lets you
connect with customers and prospects. Your goal is to offer helpful
tidbits that set up the opportunity to connect in more substantial
ways later.
5. Tap existing social tools: You don’t have to create mobile-social
marketing from scratch. By using existing, mobile-based social networks such as Foursquare as a base, and then spreading the word
via Facebook and Twitter, you can begin to meld mobile with social
marketing. A good site to learn more is ShopTalk: Social Media
(www.shoptalksocial.com).
Have a question about mobile marketing? Connect with a SCORE
mentor online or in your community today!
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Increasing your home equity is a goal of many homeowners — after all,
the more equity you have in your home, the more cash you’ll get when
you sell it. Yet, if your home’s value rises — which, admittedly, doesn’t
always happen — you will still, in effect, be building equity without
having to divert funds that could be placed elsewhere, such as in an
investment. In this situation, it’s important to weigh your options. Do
you want to lower your mortgage debts and possibly save on cumulative
interest expenses? Or would you be better served to invest that money
for potential growth or interest payments?
Here’s an additional consideration: If you tied up most of your money in
home equity, you may well lose some flexibility and liquidity. If you
were to fall ill or lose your job, could you get money out of your home if
your emergency savings fund fell short? Possibly, in the form of a home
equity line of credit or a second mortgage, but if you were not bringing
in any income, a bank might not even approve such a loan — no matter
how much equity you have in your house. You may more easily be
able to sell stocks, bonds or other investment vehicles to gain access to
needed cash.
Getting some extra money once in a while is a nice problem to have.
Still, you won’t want to waste the opportunity — so, when choosing to
pay down debts or put the money into investments, think carefully.
This article was written by Edward Jones and Provided by Celeste
Bevilacqua, Financial Advisor, Edward Jones, she can be reached
at 845-471-6346 or celeste.bevilacqua@edwardjones.com
Community-Wide Garage Sale
The 20th Annual Pawling Community-Wide Garage Sale was a
great success. This could not have been accomplished without the
hard work and support of the following:
Earl Slocum
Charlotte Whaley
Cathy Giordano
Ralph Guagliano
Kelly Liffland
Mayor Rob Liffland
Veronica Roberts
Nancy Guagliano
Community Resource Center
Pawling Engineered Products
Village of Pawling
Town of Pawling
The Village Crew
Special thanks to the Journey of Hope Fellowship for their donation
of festive balloons.
-Marie Stewart, Chair
-Loraine Maggio, Co-Chair
-John Maggio, Co-Chair
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Pawling Matters
Member News
Friends of The Great Swamp (FrOGS)
The Smith Johnson Scout Reservation
FrOGS' Annual Great Swamp Celebration to Feature Photo
Competition - The Annual Great Swamp Fall Celebration,
sponsored by Friends of The Great Swamp, will be held Saturday,
October 25 from 11 AM to 5 PM and Sunday, October 26 from
NOON to 4 PM at the Thomas Memorial Center, Christ Church
on Quaker Hill. This year the event will feature a juried photo
competition for adults and students called “Focus on The Great
Swamp”. Three submissions per photographer will be considered
for the show, and will be judged on artistic merit and how well
they express the swamp’s value to wildlife, biodiversity and the
human community within the watershed. Cash prizes will be
awarded. Registration forms and submission information can be
found at www.frogs-ny.org.
The Scout Cabin provides a safe facility for local scout troop meetings. Scouts use the 18 acre, wooded property to learn outdoor skills
and nature appreciation. Many scouts make use of the outdoor activities area, trails, and campsites. Over 200 local scouts benefit by
using the Scout cabin and property. We are proud to offer this unique
setting for our scouts.
Pawling Fire Department
One of Pawling’s many traditions is the firehouse’s bi-monthly
Bingo Night. Taking place on the second and fourth Wednesday
of each month, at 5:15 p.m., these games draw crowds from all
over. Regulars attribute this widespread popularity to the game’s
energy and adaptability. One such regular said she has attended
bingo games in nearby towns, such as Beacon, but found that they
got old quickly. In Pawling though, she said, they have added new
games to keep things fresh and interesting. Clearly, this strategy is
working, as bingo routinely attracts players of all ages. So if
The Smith Johnson Scout Reservation also known as the Pawling
Scout cabin will hold their annual fundraiser on Saturday, October
18 at the Pawling Firehouse. Consider joining us.
Our goal is to insure that the Scout Cabin is always available for
scout use. This fundraiser will help to pay part of the heating, insurance,
and maintenance costs. The Pawling Scout Cabin has existed since
1954 through the generosity of our community. We appreciate your
consideration and support of scouting by coming to our Spaghetti
Dinner Saturday, October 18, 4-7 PM, or sending contributions to:
P.O. Box 55, Pawling, NY 12564.
you’re looking for something to do on a Wednesday evening, stop
by the Pawling fire house. Admission is only $3, plus cost of cards
and additional games. Where: Pawling Fire Station 25 South
Street, Pawling For further information: call 845 – 855 – 1144
www.pawlingfire.org
Membership in the Chamber of Commerce Includes
CHAMBER COMMITTEES
Membership in the Chamber includes: reduced advertising rates in our monthly
newsletter, advertising in the local newspapers, radio and cable stations to increase your
exposure, free listing in the Chamber Website and Guidebook, the opportunity to participate in the gift certificate program, and monthly business networking meetings.
Fees are: $160 for a business or $45 for a not-for-profit
and $35 for an individual membership.
Please send your check to:
PCC Attention Andrew Carlucci, P.O. Box 19, Pawling, NY 12564
Editorial Notes
The Chamber thanks the following members for contributing their time and talent
to making this publication possible: Pete Muroski, and the staffs of Morales
Communications and Phoenix Marketing.
Information about special events, as well as any comments and/or corrections to
this newsletter, should be dropped off at the Chamber building, The Yarn & Craft
Box or email: pccny@bww.com. If time and space permit and within the context of
editorial judgment, the information will be used.
To advertise in Pawling Matters please contact Peter Cris at petercris@aol.com
Volunteers are what make our chamber work.
Please contact the committee chairperson for
information and opportunities available.
Beautification
Chair: Steve Parrino
845-855-5415
Events
Chair: Marie Stewart
845-855-1632
Financial
Chair: George Apap
845-855-3300
Green Committee
Chair: Pete Muroski
845-855-7050
Marketing & Communications
Chair: Peter Cris
845-855-7000
Merchant’s Committee
Chair: Pat Martin
845-855-3397
EXECUTIVE BOARD
President
Peter Cris
Vice President
Jay Morales
Secretary
Marie Stewart
Treasurer
Andrew Carlucci
George Apap
Pat Martin
Celeste Bevilacqua
Peter Muroski
John Burweger
Steve Parrino
David Daniels
William Ward
David Kelly