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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28, 2026
‘Who is Hallie Flanagan?’
Nutrition Corner By Allison J. Stowell MS, RD, CDN
In the midst of the Great Depression, Hallie Flanagan, director of the Federal Theatre Project, was called to testify before the newly established House Un-American Activities Committee to answer questions on how funds were being spent on the Federal Theatre Project. Because of renewed interest in arts funding, Arts on the Lake plans to recreate that historic hearing with two performances: Saturday, Jan. 31 at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, Feb. 1 at 3 p.m., at 640 Route 52, Kent Lakes. According to AotL Direc- tor of Theatrical Programming James Shearwood, when these performances were first pro- posed, everyone’s first question was, “Who is Hallie Flanagan?” “So we’re calling the piece, ‘Who is Hallie Flanagan and Why are They Saying These We Will Miss Carmel Douglas W. Bell , 74, Decem - ber29. Beecher Funeral Home, Brewster, NY, (845) 279-3615. William “Bill” Russo , 73, January 10. Cargain Funeral Home, Carmel, (845) 225-3672. Michael Joseph Hickey , 81, January 15. Cargain Funeral Home, Carmel, (845) 225-3672. Gloria J. Stern , 88, January
Things About Her?’” he ex - plained. “I think her testimony answers both questions in stirring detail.” The idea to recreate this his- toric hearing surfaced during the fall when local arts organizations were asked to appear at a hearing of the Putnam Legislature to jus- tify their modest arts grants. Most arts organizations had multiple stories of citizens in their service area being helped in multiple ways by participation in local arts events. In the case of the Federal Theatre Project, the funds were not modest; the goal was to rec - reate an entire industry so skills could be preserved during the Great Depression. Under Fla- nagan’s direction, in addition to presenting classics by the greats such as Shakespeare, Shaw, and Moliere, new forms of presenting 16. Balsamo-Cordovano Funeral Home, Carmel, (845) 225-2144. Michael Francis Troy , 81, January 7. Joseph J. Smith Funeral Home, Mahopac, (845) 621-1992. Brewster Thomas H. Gallagher , 78, January 7. Beecher Funeral Home, Brewster, NY, (845) 279-3615. Mahopac John A. “Jack” O’Hara , 78, January 16. Joseph J. Smith
material (living newspapers) and multiple premieres of new works (T. S. Eliot’s “Murder in the Cathedral,” Sinclair Lewis’ “It Can’t Happen Here”) were presented. During the AotL reading, Flanagan will be played by Philip- stown lawyer Alison Anthoine, who first encountered Flanagan’s legacy as a student at Vassar College, who has kept the former faculty member’s name alive by naming a renovated theatre space on the Poughkeepsie campus the Hallie Flanagan Theatre. The various congressmen will be played by Shearwood, local singer Max Compton, and resident Alex Sewell. Tickets to the upcoming performances are $15 for general admission, $12 for members, and $5 for students, and can be re- served at www.artsonthelake.org. Funeral Home, Mahopac, (845) 621-1992. Patterson Ronald Pesick , 79, January 13. Balsamo-Cordovano Funeral Home, Carmel, (845) 225-2144. Cold Spring Gregory Alfred Angelo , 79, December 19. Clinton Inc Fu - neral Homes, Cold Spring, (845) 265-3333.
Setting Sustainable Goals
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If you’re still meeting goals that you set at the start of 2026, then you’re beating the odds. Around 80% of people quit their New Year’s Resolutions by January 9th (known as Quitters Day). There are several explanations for why we struggle to meet health and wellness goals. If you’re struggling, here are four questions to ask yourself: Are you ready? The main reason that most people can’t meet health and well- ness goals is that they aren’t ready. This is particularly true when we use a calendar, event, or something else to determine that it’s time to embark on a new goal. Successfully meeting a goal is all about being truly ready. Have you tried this in the past? Learn from the past. If follow - ing a particular lifestyle approach only worked for a few months, and then you returned to unhealthy hab- its, don’t do it again. It’s essential to set goals and use strategies that you can sustain and maintain as a new way of living. Is your goal specific and mea - surable? “I want to exercise more” or “I want to eat better” are not specific enough. Instead, consider a goal such as, “I will exercise at 6:30am every morning.” Or “I will have vegetables with every meal.” These specific goals are far more likely to be met. Does your goal match your values and priorities? It’s essential that your goal matches your daily values and priorities. If it doesn’t, then you aren’t going to meet it. Worse you may carry burden every day. If your goal isn’t in your top three daily priorities then you may not be ready for it at this time. Allison Stowell MS, RD, CDN is a registered dietitian for Han- naford Supermarket. For more information about free, virtual nutrition classes and more, visit Hannaford.com/dietitians. To learn more about the Guiding Stars nutrition guidance program, visit GuidingStars.com.
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2 tbsp balsamic vinegar 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 tbsp Italian seasoning 1 tsp Dijon mustard 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken 1 pint grape tomatoes 1 green bell pepper, seeded and ½ large red onion, thinly sliced ½ (24 oz) pkg mini yellow ½ cup kalamata olives, pitted ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese 1 (14 oz) box instant brown 2 tbsp chopped parsley Directions: Preheat oven to 425°F. In a
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potatoes, halved
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small bowl, whisk together oil, lemon juice, balsamic, garlic, Ital - ian seasoning and mustard. Season with salt and pepper. Place chicken thighs in a large bowl. Pour about ⅔ of marinade over the chicken. Toss chicken to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and marinate 10 to 15 minutes. Meanwhile, on an 18x13” baking sheet, toss tomatoes, bell pepper, onion and potatoes with remaining marinade and spread vegetables in even layer. Nestle marinated chicken between veg - etables on baking sheet. Bake 30 minutes. Remove baking sheet from oven and scatter olives and feta over chicken and vegetables. Heat broiler on high. Return baking sheet to oven and broil until chicken skin is browned and crispy and tomatoes are blistered, watching closely to prevent burning, 2 to 3 minutes. Microwave brown rice ac - cording to package directions for 6 servings. Garnish chicken and vegetables with parsley. Serve with brown rice.
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