PAGE EIGHT THE BREWSTER STANDARD-ESTABLISHED 1869 Thursday, June. 19,1980 Food has become feature of Webatuck craft village Food has become one of the features of Hunt Country Furniture's Wchaiuck Craft Village at Wingdale. Other features include the resident silversmith, blacksmith, potter, stained glass artisan and Hunt Country's furniture showroom. l.asl month's opening of Buttonwood Country Fare, the limited menu restaurant at the Craft Village, was welcomed both by Village workers and visitors and by area residents. Few other food service facilities exist withing miles of the site--which straddles the scenic Ten Mile River at the junction of New York State Rte. 55 and Webatuck Rd. To be more precise, that's in Dutchess County, imrih and east of Pawling, near the Connecticut border. Like most other Village attractions. Buttonwood Country Fare is housed in an historic building which has seen several uses during its U'sliniiltctf) 200-plus years of existance. At one point, the lititlonwood building was a tavern. Now (hut building's fully renovated kitchen and carefully restored dining room are presided over by Ridgefteld residents Cam and Doug Harris. Both have professional food preparing and serving experience, including operation of their own catering business. With the opening of Buttonwood Country Fare, though, each of ihejrj is effectively making a significant career switch. For most of ilieir working lives, which included a five year stint in London, he's been a writer, and she's been a travel agent. Their iniial Buttonwood menu ranges, as they put it, "from the humble hot dog through the finest French country pate, eggplant parmigiana. Quiche Lorraine, and home-made desserts." Their current offerings also include home-made chili—and additional selections will be introduced once "a slight technical hitch" is overcome, the Harrises say. That "hitch" has to do with the Buttonwood building's septic svstem. Dullness County Health Authorities asked the Harrises to "treat it gently" for a while--so the system's ability to handle large Ljuuntittcs of waste water can be observed. Meanwhile, that "hitch" .ilso is affecting how food is served: For the time being, only >ingle-service plates and utensils are being used. Currently open from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays, buttonwood Country-Fare's hours coincide with those of he various crafts people working at the Village. The Harrises, ihough, also cater in the evenings at Buttonwood for groups. Prior arrangements must be made for "after hours" service-either in person, or by calling (914) 832-951.4. No reservations are required for regular-hours visitors, who can Jine either indoors or al fresco. Inside, the atmosphere is realistically Early American. Hunt's hand-crafted Early Americanstyle furniture complements-and is complemented by-the authentically Early American fireplace, beamed ceiling and broad-plank floor. Outside, picnic tables are positioned to provide excellci views of the Village's buildings and the river which wanders between them. SWITCHING CAREERS—Writer Doug Harris and his wife, travel agent Cam Harris, have made a significant career change by taking over the Buttonwood Country Fare, a new restaurant at the Webatuck Craft Village at Wingdale. READY FOR A DAY AT DUBLIN HORSE S H O W - T h c s c Irish smiles Indicate this trio Is ready for the Irish Cultural Exhibition which opens June 21 at the Cannel Museum on McAIpln Ave. in Mahopac. Wearing examples of Irish clothing snch as they might wear if they were attending the Dublin Horse Show are [left to right] Eileen Glynn, with a wool shawl and tweed peaked cap; John Glynn, sporting a beret from the Aran Islands, and Kelly Blame, wearing a Donegal tweed cape and matching hat. These are among examples of Irish craftsmanship to be displayed In the week-long exhibit. Photo by EGO Irish plan exhibition at museum The Emerald Assn. of Putnam County is sponsoring a week-long Irish Cultural Exhibition at The Carmel Museum McAlpin Ave., Mahopac, with a grand opening Saturday, Eve. June 21 at 5 p.m. The Museum will be open June 22 thru June 29 daily from 1 to 4 p.m. «• The show will feature over 200 exhibits depicting Irish Culture through the ages from a Replica of the ancient Book of Kells to a grou^ of paintings done by Irish children ranging from 10 to 18 years old which are presently on tour in the United States. Let us take you back to Ireland to the farm house where the farmer's wife cooked on an open turf fire- to the gypsy caravan-to the hills of Donegal where the finest tweed comes from- to Waterford and its beautiful crystal- to Galway and its fisherman's knit sweaters. To those who left Ireland it will be a time to remember, and to those who never visited Ireland the "magic of the fairies" will take you to the Ancient land that has the longest . unbroken traditions of any western country. We extend a "Cead Mile Faille" (hundred thousand welcomes) to all. Admission is free. Tea and Irish soda bread will be served. Anyone wishing to exhibit a treasure of Ireland or needing more information, contact Nula Glynn at 628-5284. Danbury Band coming to Brewster Danbury Concert Band to' Perform in Brewster The Town of Southeast Recreation Department- will present a free outdoor performance of the Danbury Concert Band at the Gazebo Bandstand in Eleetrazone Field on Wed. June 18 al 7 p.m. Directed by Charles Saundcrs. the forty'piece band is composed of professional musicians and Outstanding local instrumental students. A number of Brewsier residents will take part in the performance, which will consist of a pmurani nf light music. Thev iiu ' (ii-nc Barnard, Ann Wilms, Christine Smith, and Susan Barkerding. The event will be open to the public free of charge. The audience is requested to bring blankets or lawn chairs. In the event of rain the program will be held in the Auditorium ofihe Old Town Hall, Main Street, Brewster. The instrumental music for this occasion is made possible by funds supplied by the Recording Companies of the U.S. and Canada through the Music Performance Trust Funds, a public service orgaization created under agreements with the American Federation of musicians. The grant for this performance was obtained with the cooperation of Local 87, AF of M and Town of Southeast, John - Joram, Supervisor. At Great Lakes Navy Seaman Recruit John Hudson has completed recruit training at the Naval Training Station at Great Lakes, III. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. John G. Hudson of Rockwood Rd., Lake Carmel, and joined the Navy in March. Architect fascinates with tales about Hudson Members and friends of the Putnam County Historical Society in Cold Springs packed the Laura Spencer Portor Pope Gallery recently to hear a fascinating and challenging slide-talk by architect Raymond A. Ruge, currently active in the restoration of the main street of Hudson, NY. This review of dreams and accomplishments was an inspiration. Ms. Barbara Impellirtiere and Mrs. Pat Young were hostesses at a refreshment hour, and guests lingered for more discussion with Ruge and with time to enjoy the paintings of the late Franklin Zell Heuston. This exhibit, "Philipstown in the 1940's: People and Places," will be hanging until June 28. Coming events of the Society's program include: July 5 -Reception, honoring the opening of the exhibition, Irish and Italian Settlers in the; Hudson Valley. July 18 - Fund raising cocktail party on Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Osborn's lawn, overlooking the Hudson, Rte. 403, Garrison. Rain date - July 19. Aug. 9 -- Annual picnic with concert by West Point Woodwind Quintet, at Malcolm Gordon School, Rte. 9D, Garrison, Rain or shine. Aug. 21 -- Hudson River cruise, boarding the Dayliner at West Point dock. Sept. 20 -- The Laura Spencer Portor Pope Memorial Evening. "18th Century Household Mctalware" - talk by Mrs. Gwen Schauer, Putnam County Historian. Oct. 18 - Annual meeting with buffet supper at Foundry School Museum. Nov. 23 - 22nd annual candlelight Thanksgiving service at Baptist Church, Nelsonville. Thanksgiving dinner following at Garrison Golf and Country Club, Rte. 9. Dec. 14 -Christmas tree-trimming party for the young, at Foundry School Museum. Founded in 1906, the Putnam County Historical Society has a current membership of over 500, many from outside the coun'ty. New members are welcomed upon application to the membership chairman, Mrs. Thomas J. McCoart. Fishing management program Fishermen can be their own worst enemy, not by what they do, but by what they do not do. Paradoxically, underfishing can cause as much of a problem as overfishing. If the two are combined, as unlikely as they may sound, then fishing can really be in trouble. Fishing is usually perceived as a contemplative sport or recreation, but to many of our fishermen unknowingly it has become a competitive sport. Those who are involved in fishing derbies know they are competing, but many non-derby fishermen are also competing, not officially, but by always seeking bigger fish. The American way of life has developed a "bigger is better" philosophy, which all too often is carried over into our recreation. Admittedly, there is real satisfaction in catching a lunker which has outwitted other fishermen for years. In fact, one aim ot nsii management programs is to help satisfly this urge on occasion. However, large fish play another important role in a fish management program. A successful management program must keep fish populations in balance with food, cover and other natural requirements of the habitat and aquatic community. In recent years, it has become apparent that we cannot manage for one species, but must manage the whole community, for there is a great deal of interplay and dynamic balancing within the web of life in both aquatic and terrestrial communities. Each form of life has its own function, and without it the dynamic balance may become a dynamic imbalance. Robertson promoted John R. Robertson, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. John M. Robertson of Mahopac, has been promoted in the U.S. Air Force to the rank of senior airman. Airman Robertson is an air traffic control specialist at Luring Air Force Base, Maine.