May

31

The Rhinecliff Hotel: It’s Not Easy Being Green {Photo Gallery}

Posted by Laura Facchin . Published on 31 May 2010, View Comments Received

The owner of Rhinecliff’s newest landmark business gives us the lowdown on renovations, regional fare and wares, and the importance of sustainability.

When James Chapman first visited the Rhinecliff Hotel, he wasn’t there for a quiet getaway — he was there to party. The once-elegant traveler rest spot, built in 1854 and designed by architect George Veitch, had over time developed into a seedy dive bar that hosted a variety of regional punk bands and a significantly underage clientele. On a trip to visit his brother David from New York City, where the London native worked at the time, the two stopped at the Rhinecliff Hotel to share drinks and life updates. It never dawned on the brothers that almost a decade later they would have turned the seedy dive into one of the most charmingly updated hotel/restaurants in the Hudson Valley. Click here for full article… »

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May

28

Our Newest HV Echo Contributor, Teri Tucci!

Posted by Laura Facchin . Published on 28 May 2010, View Comments Received

Happy Friday, HV Echoers!

I wanted to write a quick (but very important!) note to welcome our newest contributor, Teri Tucci. Teri is an English and Special Education teacher at Spackenkill High School. You may remember her from an article we did last week about The Prism Award. She is an accomplished educator, dedicated community member, and creative writer who lives in the Poughkeepsie area with her family. Teri will be posting articles on a variety of different subjects on a weekly basis; her inaugural article, Leash Free Love, was posted yesterday. I wholeheartedly welcome Teri and all of her great ideas and dynamic writing style to HV Echo!

Have a great weekend, and happy Memorial Day! Take some time to remember and honor our veterans this weekend…they fought so we wouldn’t have to.

Cheers,
Laura

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May

28

Local Teacher Receives Top Honor from Spanish Government

Posted by Laura Facchin . Published on 28 May 2010, View Comments Received

Rhinebeck High School Spanish teacher Anthony Orza will receive the Civil Merit Order of Spain on behalf of the Spanish King this weekend.

The Civil Merit Order award that Orza will receive this Saturday

Anthony Orza, who has taught Spanish at Rhinebeck High School for over 37 years, will receive the Civil Merit Order of Spain (Orden Del Merito Civil) this Saturday, May 29th at a special ceremony in the high school’s auditorium. The recognition, one of Spain’s highest honors, will be bestowed on behalf of His Royal Highness King Juan Carlos I of Spain by Fernando Villalonga, General Consul of Spain in New York. The award is the Spanish equivalent of the National Medal of Humanities in the United States. Click here for full article… »

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May

27

Leash Free Love

Posted by Teri Tucci . Published on 27 May 2010, View Comments Received

Why not plan an afternoon at a local bark park for your furry friend?

You wake to the sun shining through your window, the breeze gently stirring your sheer curtains, and a cold, wet nose sniffing your face and waiting for you to get out of bed. What’s that? It’s your BFF, or course – your dog! Any dog owner knows the feeling of waking to another day where your hopeful best friend begs for some of your time to play Frisbee and romp through the gardens with a playful smile and a pocket full of treats. So you pack your pooch in your car…but where to go? Should you take them to your local park? Family parks are a nice option but leash laws prevent your beloved Snoopy from walking without a firm harness securing her furry neck. If you own a large dog, many fearful spectators will gasp as you walk by and wonder how you could bring such a beast to a family park. Click here for full article… »

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