February 2020 – The News of the Highlands

West Point’s Amy Marson honored

February 26, 2020 Editorial Staff

WEST POINT — Following hundreds of nominations nationwide and a national vote yielding more than 23,000 votes, Amy Marson, the wife of Garrison Commander Col. Cecil Marson, has been named the 2020 Armed Forces Insurance West Point Spouse of the Year.

Remembrances and unity

February 26, 2020 Mary Jane Pitt

Several dozen community residents gathered at the American Legion Hall on Saturday to participate in a prayer breakfast that featured speakers Rev. Agnes Saffourey, Lt. Col. Rick Black, and Rev. Judy Ferguson.

Obituaries – February 28, 2020

February 26, 2020 Editorial Staff

Sister Helen Marie of the Mother of God, FMSC (Phyllis Mar-garet Cahill) entered into eternal life on Jan. 14.

Congratulations, Jack Stevens!

February 19, 2020 Mary Jane Pitt

Longtime Town Highway employee and foreman Jack Stevens was invited to stop by the office of Assemblyman Colin Schmitt last week, where he was presented with a NYS Assembly proclamation congratulating him on his retirement.

SKAC celebrates 60 years of sculptures

February 19, 2020 Editorial Staff

Storm King Art Center is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year.

It’s Ellie with the championship!

February 19, 2020 Mary Jane Pitt

O’Neill High School’s Ellie Lemler, a junior, won the OCIAA Class B pole vault championship with a 10’6″ vault last week.

JBK soccer tryouts

February 19, 2020 Mary Jane Pitt

Junior Black Knights Travel Soccer spring tryouts will be held on Saturdays, February 22 and 29 at the West Point Prep School’s indoor facility.

The Cozzens name was a famous one

February 19, 2020 Editorial Staff

The Cozzens name in the Village of Highland Falls has always been directly associated with the famous Cozzens Hotel.

Say goodbye to plastic bags

February 12, 2020 Mary Jane Pitt

Grocery shopping in New York will change as of Sunday, March 1. Effective that date, a state-wide ban on single use plastic bags goes into effect.

Urinetown in March

February 12, 2020 Editorial Staff

The O’Neill High School Drama Club will perform four shows of ‘Urinetown’ in the high school auditorium, from March 20-22.