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Mount
Nimham Fire Tower Rededication Ceremonies
Saturday
- May 13, 2000
Join
us for the kick-off event of the
restoration of the fire tower
on Mount Nimham. |
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| Join
with your neighbors and friends from across the county as
the Kent CAC (Conservation Advisory Committee) in conjunction
with the NYS DEC (Department of Environmental Conservation)
begin restoration efforts for this important Putnam County
landmark.
When the project is complete the public will again be
able to enjoy the 75 mile views available to the observer
on a clear day. Views that include the the City of New
York, the Berkshires, the Catskills, Gunks and Marlboro
Hills, the entierty of Putnam County and north to Stissing
Mountain almost at the southern edge of Columbia County.
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| The
following is a tentative schedule of the day's events:
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| 12:30
P.M. |
Hike
leaves the County Park A 2 mile hike to the Fire
Tower site. The trail climbs rather steadily and is not
suited for the out-of-shape!
Parking and shuttles will be provided at lots on Gipsy
Trail and at the County Facility for people not wanting
to make the hike.
Shuttles
will run from 1PM until 2PM to bring people up from the
parking areas and from 3:30 onwards to bring you back
down. |
| 2:00
P.M. |
Opening
Ceremony. The Nimham Singers of Putnam County,
a native drumming circle led by Kent resident Gil Tarbox,
will perform a Prayer song and the Presentation of the Colors.
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| 2:15
P.M. |
Introductions
and Opening Remarks - by George Baum, the chair
of the Kent CAC and the Putnam County Environmental Management
Committee.
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| 2:30
P.M. |
A
short presentation about the restoration of Fire Towers.
George Porfos, who oversaw efforts to restore fire towers
in the Catskill's Park, will share his experiences |
| 2:35
P.M: |
The
Nimham Singers of Putnam County will perform an
Honor Song.
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| 2:45
P.M. |
A
Story for Children of All Ages will be told by
Nancy Andrey.
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| 3:00
P.M. |
A
Sing-Along will be led by long time Putnam Valley
residents and musicians John Cohen and Andrew Holland |
| 3:30
P.M. |
Closing
Drums performed by the Nimham Singers of Putnam
County.
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| 3:35
P.M. |
Return
Hike down the mountain arriving and shuttle transportation
for those requiring assistance.
Return Shuttles down the mountain to the parking
lots. |
| In
case of heavy rain the event will be held at an indoor
location at the County Park |
| For
more information - or to volunteer as a hike leader or shuttle
assistant- please contact: us at our email
address.
To offer monetary support or to make in-kind donations
please contact Jeff Green at 878-7962 (before 8:30 P.M.
please), contact us via our email
address or write to us at Restoration Project PO Box 191
Carmel, NY 10512 |
