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2/15/12 Highlights of this week's edition...
Serendipitous indeed!
Destined to be euthanized, horse saved at Lucky Orphans Rescue
Emma Lasko shares a happy moment with Serendipity at Lucky Orphans
Horse Rescue in Pleasant Valley. Photo by Curtis Schmidt
by Curtis Schmidt
Serendipity (a.k.a. Chunky Monkey) is one lucky horse.
Destined to be euthanized due to his age (32) and poor health, he
was loaded on the wrong truck by mistake. It turned out to be a
mistake that saved his life.
Deanna Mancuso, director of the Lucky Orphans Horse Rescue in
Pleasant Valley, recalls the conversation between herself and a
truck driver hauling the horses about three weeks ago that started
the serendipitous arrival of the farm’s newest lucky orphan.
“We have your three horses ma’am.” “You mean two, right?” “Well they
threw an extra one on there for you!”
Mancuso had agreed to temporarily house two mares that had been
rescued from a rescue farm in upstate New York that had fallen on
hard times.
Mancuso said due to his condition and age, the individuals at the
rescue that rescued the horse decided it was more humane to
euthanize him than have him make the journey to another home, as
they doubted that he would survive the trip.
“Not only did he survive the journey [to Pleasant Valley], but he
seemed comfortable with his new home,” she said. Upon learning of
the story, volunteer Gina Sevigny gave Serendipity his new name.
But that was just the beginning of a difficult process.
“The horses that got off the truck that day were all in deplorable
condition--emaciated, one with breathing issues, one with feet in
terrible condition,” said Mancuso. “And then there was Serendipity,
an old man of 32 with no owner, and no more information to give us
other than a nicker and a nuzzle.”
Read the full story in this week’s print edition.
Pine Plains FFA opens doors, trains leaders
National FFA Week on tap
Members of the Pine Plains FFA take part in the 2011 National FFA
convention activities. Courtesy photo
by Danielle Fried
For those who love the Northern Dutchess area, it may be
difficult to imagine a better place to enjoy the land, livestock and
community that rural life has to offer. For middle and high school
students who belong to the National FFA (Future Farmers of America)
in the Pine Plains School District, there could be no better place
to prepare for achievement in the field of agriculture.
“This year we have an exceptional example of an FFA Chapter right
here in Dutchess County,” said David Tetor, treasurer of the Pine
Plains FFA Agriculture Advisory Board for more than 30 years. The
Pine Plains chapter will celebrate National FFA Week on Feb. 22, 23
and 24. FFA Week offers chapters an opportunity to educate their
communities about agriculture.
FFA is a national youth organization with a mission “to make a
positive difference in the lives of students by developing their
potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success
through agricultural education.”
Tetor said he has gotten to know the Pine Plains members well.
“They have all been very personable and committed to their chapter
and its endeavors,” he said.
Read the full story in this week’s print edition.
Creative Living
Love notes
Paul and JoAnne Schubert celebrate romance and music in a concert to benefit The Center.
by Barbara Rankin
JoAnne and Paul Schubert (as newlyweds, left, and today), music
directors at The Center for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck, will
present a Valentine’s weekend recital Saturday and Sunday. Courtesy
photos
I’ve had the privilege of working in a variety of excellent
productions, both musical and non-musical, with so many talented
individuals, both on and offstage. I often think upon the first
experience that led me to this destination and the memories I hold
so dear.
It was in the spring of 1995 that I began to explore musical theater
in the Hudson Valley. Rhinebeck Theater Society was doing a
production of Stephen Sondheim’s “A Little Night Music” and I wanted
to audition. It turned out to be an auspicious beginning for my
musical theater experience in many ways. As it happened, I was cast
opposite singer Jim Klosty, and we became great stage partners. Over
the years, we worked on many shows together, including “A Little
Night Music,” “Follies,” “My Fair Lady,” “Camelot” and “Jacques Brel
is Alive and Well and Living in Paris,” among others.
It was also the beginning of a long and wonderful association with
two outstanding musical talents, husband and wife team Paul and
JoAnne Schubert. As both pianists and musical directors, the
Schuberts had been gaining a reputation for their artistry and
dedication to their music in working with professional colleagues,
cast members and students.
It was also very evident that they were especially dedicated to each
other. In fact, after meeting JoAnne at that first audition and
later, Paul, and then rehearsing and performing with them in the
many shows to follow, several things became clear. They were
excellent musicians, teachers and directors, and always communicated
their ideas with kindness and patience--not an easy task to do in
any of the creative arts. They valued the importance of family and
were devoted, loving parents. Most of all, it was obvious that they
loved each other, and that their work as musicians was a labor of
love, fully integrated into their lives. It was the perfect
expression of “love in music,” you might say.
And, in fact, “Love in Music” is the theme chosen by Paul and JoAnne
for their upcoming Valentine’s Day weekend concert to benefit The
Center for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck on Saturday, Feb. 18, at 8
p.m.; and Sunday, Feb. 19, at 3 p.m.
The Center, which suffered severe flood damage from Hurricane Irene,
has been the theater where the Schuberts have spent most of their
20-plus years performing in the area. It will be their second
concert of this type with two pianos, four hands, where they will
share pieces, then play selected solo pieces and, at the end, join
together for the big finale.
Read the full story in this week’s print edition.
Also in the February 15-21 issue:
- Ag Update with Dave Tetor
- County to vote on state mental health funds
- Hyde Park weighs options on police chief position
- Local law enforcement backs DNA database expansion
- ‘Hunting for a Cure’ event set Feb. 26 at La Puerta Azul
- Molinaro notes challenges in State of the County address
Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro enumerated the county’s
challenges and opportunities in his State of the County address at
Beacon High School on Feb. 7. Photo by Margaret Slomin
- Screening of John Sayles’ flick to benefit Rhinebeck Interact Club
In Creative Living:
- Val-Kill garden volunteer meeting set Feb. 22
- Vicki Frank Day makes fudgy homemade brownies
Few things satisfy a craving for sweets like homemade, fudgy
brownies. Vicki Frank Day shares her recipe in ‘Love to Cook.’
- FDR Library events commemorate Presidents’ Day weekend
- Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival adds play to 2012 season
- Beatrix Farrand Garden centennial celebration planned June 2
- Olana to host panel discussion on little-known nuclear decision
- Mark Adams alerts readers to latest threats to gardens and landscapes
If you’ve seen the brown marmorated stink bug around lately,
you’re not alone. It’s one of the invasive species Mark Adams
discusses in this week’s Get Growing! column.
School of the Week:
Haviland Middle School, Hyde Park
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