2005/12/07 - Albert Wisner Public Library

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2005/12/07 - Albert Wisner Public Library
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Town of Warwick Holds Public Visioning Open House
By Katie Bisaro
On Wed., Nov. 30, the Town of Warwick, Village of
Greenwood Lake and Village of Florida simultaneously
held Public Visioning Open Houses as the first step in a
process that will eventually culminate in a Parks and
Recreation Plan. The public was invited to stop by any of
the three Open Houses to provide feedback and input
regarding the parks and recreation facilities of the greater
Warwick area.
During the informal Public Visioning Open House
residents were able to view the parks throughout the
greater Warwick area by means of “park storyboards” that
were displayed around the room. Each storyboard featured
photographs of the sites and summaries of each parks’
facilities and uses. Feedback sheets were available near each
storyboard; residents could share their ideas about what
they felt was needed in each individual park. Additionally,
Town and Village officials, members of the Recreation
Commission and representatives from the Laberge Group,
a community planning firm, were available to answer questions and listen to resident’s ideas.
Among those attending the Open House at Warwick
Town Hall were representatives and interested parties from
various local sports organizations including soccer, baseball, youth football and lacrosse. Members of the Warwick
Valley School Board of Education, administration and
coaching staffs were also in attendance as part of the planning process will encompass the use of school facilities.
Several informal discussions were held while people moved
around the room looking at the storyboards and provided
input for each park.
Village of Warwick Mayor Michael Newhard expressed
his concern that Village space is nearly maxed out and his
desire to work with the Town of Warwick to jointly acquire
land, near the Village, for future park and recreational use.
He would also like to see improvements to the existing
parks as well as integrating new facilities with any new
development. He is hoping that some innovative ideas come
out of these Open Houses and future planning meetings.
Several feedback sheets were already filled with suggestions from residents on how to improve existing facilities or create new uses within the parks. The availability of
open restrooms was a common theme for the majority of
the parks and recreation facilities. The need for more
youth football fields, soccer fields, dedicated lacrosse fields
and the desire for public tennis courts were also penciled
in. Other suggestions included lighting these same fields
and courts to expand their use, the creation of fitness and
running trails, a public pool, roller hockey rinks and additional playgrounds. Further input was provided regarding the
safety of older structures such as bleachers and pavilions and
the need to update and refurbish existing facilities.
Varsity Football Coach Greg Sirico brought in a sam-
ple of field turf that he
would like to see installed on
the High School football
field. Sirico explained that
field turf would greatly
expand the use of the field to
nearly year-round for a variety of sports. For example,
such a field could be lined
for football, soccer and
lacrosse
and
utilized
throughout the year during
each sport’s seasons. As of
now the grass field is limited
to use by the school football
teams during the fall.
Expanding the use of the
field at this time is seen as
detrimental to field conditions and more costly to
maintain in prime condition. Maintenance costs for
field turf would be lower
over the course of a year.
Ben Syden, Director of
Photo by Katie Bisaro
Sharon Burton, Warwick resident and Warwick Soccer Club Trustee, examines a samPlanning and Community
ple of field turf that was provided as a suggestion for improving the current football
Development
for
the
field
at Warwick Valley High School in order to expand its use throughout the year for
Laberge Group, was on hand
a variety of sports.
to discuss his company’s
plan for moving the entire
process forward from these open house discussions to an
mitted by Dec. 12.
evaluation of the needs of each park, the desires of the pubThe next opportunity for public participation will
lic, culminating in a Parks and Recreation Plan. Syden
come after the results of the survey have been evaluated
remarked that when “developing a Parks and Recreation
some time in January or February. The results will outline
Plan, it is difficult to marry the needs and desires of special
what facilities are available and used currently, what is
interest groups, such as football, soccer and lacrosse, with
needed immediately and what will be needed or desired in
those of the general public.”
the future. The preliminary ideas will be brought to the
To that end, the Public Visioning Open Houses were
Parks and Recreation Commission, budgeting will be
held and a public survey is being conducted to gauge publooked at and a plan formed to move the project forward.
lic interest regarding the use of local parks and recreation
Syden hopes to have a formal plan by February to be
facilities. Furthermore, the various special interest groups
adopted in March or April in time for budgetary considerhave received their own, more specific, survey to outline
ation. His firm will then assist in seeking grants and other
their particular needs and wishes for these same facilities.
funding as a means of alleviating the impact on taxpayers.
Every resident of the Town of Warwick and the
The Laberge Group is currently working with the Town of
Villages of Warwick, Florida and Greenwood Lake should
Chester Parks and Recreation on a similar project and has
have received an orange postcard outlining the procedure
successfully completed projects in Tuxedo and Port Jervis.
for filling out an online survey regarding local parks and
In Port Jervis, Laberge’s downtown strategic plan was
recreation. The online survey is located at www.labergenamed the number one plan in New York State.
group.com/project_access/LoginForm.asp. A resident ID
The park and recreation facility storyboards, site maps
number, given on each postcard, is required to fill out the
and feedback sheets will be available until Dec. 12 at the
online survey. For those who did not receive their postcard
Warwick Town Hall, Florida Senior Center and Greenwood
or would prefer a paper version of the same survey, please
Lake Senior Center. Residents are encouraged to view the
contact Korie McAllister at 1-800-755-2237 to receive a
storyboards, provide input and fill out the public survey on
survey and resident ID number. All surveys must be subthis issue.
UAME Church Takes a ‘Faith Walk,’ Has Last Service in Church
By Jennifer O’Connor
Members of the Union African Methodist Episcopal
(UAME) Church take a “faith walk” as they worshiped for
the last time in their church on McEwen Street in Warwick,
while making plans to rebuild. Mold, asbestos, lead paint
and walls that are caving in are the major environmental
and structural issues inhibiting the nearly 100-year-old
church.
“These things by themselves are no cause for alarm
and could be fixed, if money weren’t the issue, but together it’s a big problem. And, we understand that the building
isn’t the church - the people are the church,” said Rev.
Mashona Davis, Pastor of the UAME Church. “The plan is
first to make sure that we are all safe.”
One contractor told the UAME Pastor and Church
Board that within the next ten years the building would
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Publication No.666800
On Wed., Nov. 30, Rev. Mashona Davis prays during the last sermon in the Union African Methodist Episcopal
Church, until a new church is built.
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WARWICK VALLEY DISPATCH, DECEMBER 7, 2005
Akins Pharmacy Gets ‘Best Building
Renovation Award’
On Fri., Nov. 18, the Warwick Valley Chamber of
Commerce held its annual membership dinner at the
Warwick Valley Country Club. The Newhard Family
received the Chamber’s annual “Best Building Renovation
Award” for Akins Pharmacy.
The Newhards recently completed a major renovation
of their Main Street store. Mayor Michael Newhard’s
brother, Robert, and sister, Jean Murphy, bought the pharmacy in 1988 from their parents, who had owned it since
1962. Both Robert and Jean have
worked at the pharmacy their entire
lives.
Despite that other chain owned
pharmacies have come and gone over
the years, Akins has, not only persevered, but flourished. “They are the
consummate example of taking care of
their customers, and many rely tremendously on the two pharmacist’s expertise in times of need,” said Linda Glohs,
Executive Director of the Warwick
Valley Chamber of Commerce.
Linda shares a time when she moved to Warwick 26
years ago. She said, “I was sick and pregnant and needed a
prescription. Robert, who is a runner, actually ran it out to
my house in the middle of a snow storm.” She then adds,
“At any rate, they make Main Street proud with their renovation.”
Also at the annual membership meeting new 2006
Chamber Board members were welcomed and Justine
Spaulding received recognition as “Volunteer of the Year.”
Jean Murphy and Michael Newhard
attend the Warwick Valley Chamber
of Commerce annual membership
dinner, where they accepted the "Best
Building Renovation Award" for
Akins Pharmacy, on behalf of the
Newhard family.
Family of Henry &
Dwight Dutcher Sought
A historian working for Cornell is seeking family
members of the Rev. Henry Dutcher, born in 1851 and died
in 1906. His son was Dwight Dutcher, a jeweler here in
Warwick in the early 1900's. The Reverend was one of the
passengers on the first train ride over the Erie Railroad's
Delaware Division, and any diaries or personal papers that
may still exist are being sought. A partial account of the
ride, which was quite an adventure, is online at
www.catskillarchive.com/rrextra/erddiv.Html. If you may
be able to help, leave a message for Sue Gardner at Albert
Wisner Public Library, 986-1047, or email
sgardner@rcls.org.
Warwick School Board
Meeting
The Warwick Valley Central School District Board of
Education will hold its regular monthly meeting on Mon.,
Dec. 12, at the Sanfordville Elementary School at 7:30 p.m.
The agenda includes new course proposals and policy
adoption.
SUPERVISOR’S
CORNER
By Michael P. Sweeton
Warwick Town Supervisor
www.townofwarwick.org
Tune to Cablevision Municipal Channel 21 or
log on to www.townofwarwick.org for Town information.
The Town held its Parks & Recreation
Workshop recently with good turnout from residents. I want to thank the Recreation Committee
for their help at each location and their interaction
with everyone who attended. My observations
were that everyone was glad we are taking a careful
look at recreation. Some felt we should be expanding our definition to include more community
center activities, and some were concerned that the
Town will raise taxes to implement the plan. The
Town Board has embarked upon this study precisely to explore all options including public, school
and private partnerships to achieve our goal of
meeting future recreation needs at a minimal cost
to our taxpayers. I urge all residents to complete the
on-line survey (an orange post card was sent to each
home) by Dec. 12 so we can incorporate your ideas.
Assemblywoman Annie Rabbitt will hold a
constituent day at 12 noon on Dec. 8 at the
Warwick Town Hall. Among other topics will be a
discussion of ideas for school tax reform.
Annual Toy Drive
The next regular meeting of the Town Board
will be held on Thurs., Dec. 8 at 1 p.m. in the
Warwick Town Hall, 132 Kings Highway.
The Village of Warwick will be participating in a toy
drive for disadvantaged children in Orange County from
Thanksgiving weekend through Dec. 19. The Village will
accept new and good condition used toys and games.
Items may be dropped off at Village Hall, 77 Main Street,
Mon. – Fri. between 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. If you have any
questions contact the Village Clerk at 986-2031.
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Robert Hamiliton, 23, of Florida was arrested and
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Jesse Wimmer, 26, of Florida was arrested and charged
with Driving While Intoxicated and Driving While
Intoxicated over .08% following an incident on Pine Island
Turnpike. He was released to reappear in Town Court.
November 25
Michael Sarnicola, 22, of Warwick was arrested and
charged with Open Container following an incident on
Spring St. He was released to reappear in Village Court.
November 26
Luis Perez, 29, of Warwick was arrested and charged
with Disorderly Conduct following an incident on Spring
St. He was released to reappear in Village Court.
Todd Brunning, 22, of Middletown was arrested and
charged with Aggravated Unlicensed Operation 3rd following an incident on Main St. He was released to reappear in
Village Court.
November 27
Kevin Romaine, 47, of Greenwood Lake was arrested
and charged with Criminal Possession of a Weapon 4th
and Harassment 2nd following on incident on Pine Ln. He
was arraigned by Hon. Barlet and remanded to the Orange
County Jail in lieu of $750 bail.
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WARWICK VALLEY DISPATCH, DECEMBER 7, 2005
Maple Avenue Tree Knocks Out Power
By Lisa Rice
On Tues., Nov. 29, a large tree on Maple Avenue fell
down during a sudden storm, knocking out power in the
village. “That big old tree came down and took out the
power lines in three directions,” said Ed Verbaack, of
Orange and Rockland Utilities on the scene the following
morning. “Both ways on 94 and up Grand Street there was
no power. It’s going to be a big clean up; it’ll take all day.
It would’ve been much easier if the tree had fallen in the
opposite direction, there’s no wires, no buildings…”
The tree fell across Maple Avenue at the intersection of
Grand Street just before 6 pm, usually a very busy time at
that intersection. Fortunately there were no injuries.
According to a Warwick Valley Telephone representative
who was at the scene, a small white car had stopped just
before the tree hit the ground and just a branch was lying
over the hood.
“It’s a miracle that there were no injuries,” said Claudia
Vaccaro, President and Owner of Claudia Vaccaro Real
Estate, which occupies the building next door to where the
tree fell. “That’s a busy intersection, where cars are usually
waiting to turn onto Grand Street or into one of the two
gas stations.”
Vaccaro was notified at her home shortly after the incident occurred. “I was initially concerned about injuries. I
didn’t know which way the tree fell. My office closes at 5:30
p.m., but many times the agents remain later. I also have
tenants upstairs. If the tree had hit my building, or the
church next door and someone was inside, they could have
been seriously injured. My agent’s park by the church and
walk past that tree every day. Moments earlier, Sandy Frost
closed the office and walked past that tree to her car. We’re
so fortunate that no one got hurt.”
The largest damage, beside the fallen tree, was the loss
of power. Immediately following the incident, the hospital
went on back up generators. “The first thing we had to do
was get the hospital up and running. It was priority,” said
Verbaack. Power was restored to St. Anthony Community
Hospital at approximately 9:30 p.m. Other neighboring
locations were not so lucky.
The next morning, Claudia Vaccaro Real Estate,
Warwick Reformed Church and the Sunoco Station were
still without power. “It’s frustrating,” said Vaccaro. “Our
business relies heavily on the phones. Many of our clients
were unaware of the power outage, and just got endless
ringing. Our system is electronic, so even when they
restored phone service, without electricity our system was
still out.”
Warwick Valley Telephone was able to route the phone
system through the fax line onto a rotary phone. “We were
able to work without the electricity and the heat, but no
phone, fax or internet service made it difficult for the
agents. We made the best of it with the one incoming line
and use of cell phones.” Fortunately, the power resumed at
5:30 p.m., and the system was once again up and running.
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From
The Mayor’s Office
By Mayor Michael Newhard
Village of Warwick
www.villageofwarwick.org
Congratulations to Dr. Joseph Natale for 17 _
years of service to our schools and community. A
retirement dinner was held this past weekend to
honor Dr. Natale. We thank you for your strong
leadership in such a sea of change in education, culture and community. Our schools remain a safe harbor of excellence.
The Warwick Valley Chorale will be having their
annual Winter Concert this Sun., Dec. 11 at the
Warwick Reformed Church at 7 p.m.
Happy Holidays! There has been a great deal of
discussion about local shopping. I must say I have
never seen our downtown so busy. We are lucky to
have so many shops and services in our community.
There has been a concern about finding everyday
products that the hardware store and five and dime
used to carry. I urge you to check out Wadeson’s
here in the Village or Werner’s in Florida. Both have
an excellent array of goods and knowledgeable staff.
The Village held a workshop on the Wawayanda
Walkway Feasibility Study. There was an overflow
crowd for the evening meeting. Anyone interested in
filling out the information questionnaire may pick
up a copy at Village Hall.
There is a vacancy on our Zoning Board of
Appeals. Anyone interested please send a letter to
my office at Village Hall, Box 369, Warwick, NY
10990.
The Village is collecting toys for disadvantaged
children in Orange County. New and gently used
toys may be dropped off at Village Hall MondayFriday between 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. through Dec.
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WARWICK VALLEY DISPATCH, DECEMBER 7, 2005
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Expresses Gratitude to the
Greiner Family
Editor,
On Fri., Nov. 11, U.S. Senator Charles Schumer held a town
hall meeting regarding various issues affecting agriculture in the
black dirt area and Orange County. This event, jointly sponsored
by the Orange County Vegetable Growers Association and Orange
County Farm Bureau, was held at the Ye Jolly Onion Inn in Pine
Island.
Over the years the Greiner family has graciously opened the
doors of their establishment, the Ye Jolly Onion Inn, and has hosted a number of similar events. They have opened their doors,
extended their genuine, down-home hospitality and have neither
asked for, nor expected, anything in return. The Greiner family’s
kindness demonstrates the sort of community spirit that represents the best of our local farming community. The Orange
County Vegetable Growers Association and Orange County Farm
Bureau would like to formally express our gratitude and appreciation.
As Senator Schumer was overheard remarking as he walked
into the Ye Jolly Onion Inn and looked around the dining area,
“wow, this place is nice.” We couldn’t have said it better ourselves.
CAROL KOREY
SECRETARY
O.C. VEGETABLE GROWERS ASSOC.
& O.C. FARM BUREAU
Neither Snow, Nor Sleet, Nor
Budgetary Constraints?
Editor,
For quite a few years now, various parties in the village have
been campaigning for a newer, a larger, and a more centrally
located post office. The old Grand Union Supermarket was one of
the possible choices.
Considering the large increase in the areas population, I can
see where a larger, more centrally located facility might be needed.
But, I have a question.
No matter what time of day, or time of the year, morning,
noon or night, Christmas, Hanukkah, April 15, there is usually
only one clerk working the counter. Lines may extend outside the
lobby and into the street, but there is only one clerk working the
counter. The clerk works very hard, knows all the products. The
other two spots have signs saying they are closed, next clerk
please.
You can peek into the back room and it is a beehive of activity. The price of the stamp is going up again and still there is only
one clerk taking care of the needs of the post office customers.
My question is, if the post office will not put three clerks to
work in this post office, why do we need a larger facility where,
based upon current practices, managerial practices, there will
never be a fully staffed customer service area???
One other small item, the new sign in the lobby over the mail
slots “Letters” and “all other mail.” Considering that any small
package above a certain weight has to be handed to a clerk (if one
cares to wait or interrupt a transaction) could somebody please
define what “all other mail” consists of? And is a greeting card a
letter, a bill a letter or is a postal card a letter? Or is a letter a personal communication? Thank You.
JOSEPH STANAITIS
What about the children?
Editor,
I am writing in regards to the High School article that everyone is up-in-arms about. I too received the paper and would like
to elaborate.
My father, God rest his soul, was a veteran also, he was a wonderful man, a gentle man and highly intelligent. He enlisted in the
Needless to say, misinformation and gratuitous insult will not
survive the editor’s pen.
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army after both his parents passed when he was about 21 and
remained in the service for 10 years. He was in World War II and
arrived on the beach in Normandy a day after the horrible attack on
our soldiers.
The description of what he saw that day remained in his mind
(and ours) for years. He taught my brothers and I a lot about our
country and respect for it and our fellow Americans. He told my
brothers that if they had to, he would want them to serve our
Country, but did not inflict his ideals on them. At that time, my
brothers had a high fascination with guns, but he told them he would
never pick up a gun again and that if they went to war, they would
probably feel the same way.
Now, here we have this student of Warwick Valley High School
who was merely expressing his opinion (and maybe that opinion of
your child or your grandchild). We live in very different times today,
the children are afraid. And whose fault might that be??? What has
happened to FREEDOM OF SPEECH or did we lose that too? Our
children are just the reflection of who we are and what we teach
them. They only know what we have molded them to be, of course
with a few of their own feelings.
I did not find this article offensive and nor should you. The children are merely expressing their feelings, which is very healthy. I am
sure if they had to fight in a war they would, but the war today is
beginning to seem more and more senseless to them. But why not
listen to the children of the world. They are telling us something and
if you haven't thought about it, they ARE the future.
A veteran's daughter and mother of five.
MARYANN WEBB
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WARWICK VALLEY DISPATCH, DECEMBER 7, 2005
UAME Church
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just fall down on its own if they did nothing. Together,
they all felt that the most responsible thing to do is to protect the human body. For some members suffering from
asthma and other respiratory aliments, these symptoms are
aggravated while they are in the building.
Not being handicapped accessible is difficult for aging
members. One member, who has a wheel chair lift in his
van, can get to the church but he can’t use the bathroom
there. When he has to use the bathroom, he has to get back
into his van and drive home to use the restroom, then
come back.
While the Church Board is getting permits, permission
and putting together fundraisers to build a safe edifice, the
growing congregation of about 40 families will be worshiping in Warwick’s Town Hall. “That’s a Blessing,” says
Rev. Davis. “We love this Town – the community has been
so supportive.”
They also hope that by doing this they can save some
money. This year alone $10,000 has already been spent on
heat for a building only used for a few days during the
week. Money towards repairs of broken windows, holes in
the ceiling, and new electrical wiring will now be put aside
for the new church, which is projected to cost approximately $500,000.
“This may not seem like a lot of money. But it’s astronomical for our budget. We have a high population of senior citizens and half of our adult members are on fixed
incomes,” said Rev. Davis. “These are frugal times where
people are spending more money getting to work because
of the price of gas.”
UAME, not only, has many senior citizens - it’s also a
growing congregation with an influx of young families that
have small children. Classroom space is needed for the
many programs offered by the church. “We need facilities
to be able to accommodate our seniors and our babies,”
said Rev. Davis. The congregation looks forward to building a multi-purpose facility that will accommodate all of
their needs.
“We still love our church and the idea of not being able
to worship in this particular building is painful. But this is
a 100% ‘faith walk,’ because we are basing this, not on the
money we have in our hands, but on who we know God is
- we know that God is a provider,” says Rev. Davis. This
feeling is consistent and felt throughout the congregation.
Having been a member of UAME for 13 years, Terry
Meli, Christian Education Leader, said “I don’t know if I
want to go and say ‘goodbye’ to the church, but the church
is the people.” Lena Logan, who has been a member for 48
years cried during the service. “For me it’s heart breaking,”
she said.
Rev. Davis told her congregation during their last service that as wondrous as their facility is – if it is not meeting
the needs that they have, they know that God has better.
“As wonderful, as it is to come to 98 McEwen Street, I
want to encourage you to roll up your sleeves and do what
needs to be done, so we can come back. And we are coming back,” said the Reverend.
She adds, “I’m not caught up in what the building is
going to look like. I’m not caught up in even how much it’s
going to cost. I’m more filled with – what’s going to be
done here, so that we are going to be safe and have enough
space for our children to grow.”
National Children’s
Memorial Day to Take
Place in Warwick
The Senate has anonymously voted every second
Sunday in December as the Nation Children's Memorial
Day. This worldwide event acknowledges all the infants,
children, teenagers and young adults that have passed away
before their time. On Dec. 11 at 7 p.m. throughout the
world, starting in New Zealand, Memorial Services will be
held and candles will be lit to remember the light of the
loved ones that have passed.
Many of you may know that Warwick and the surrounding towns have had a tremendous loss in the past
years’. This year a Candle Lighting Memorial, sponsored by
the Warwick Little League, will be held at 6:30 p.m. in
Memorial Park, Warwick. The candle lighting will be
promptly at 7 p.m.
Hot chocolate, tea and coffee will be sold for $1 and
also bottled water donated by Nirvana will also be sold for
$1. All proceeds will be donated to the St. Jude's Children's
Hospital. Candles donated will also be sold for the same
cause. Mike Sweeton, the Warwick Town Supervisor, will be
saying a few words in honor of the children who have
passed on.
Those who attend may bring a picture of their loved
ones and a candle. If you would like to request a loved ones
name to be read, please arrive by 6:45 or call or email
Meghann Doyle at 742-3649, Brat4life228@hotmail.com.
Please feel free to call Meghann if you have any questions
or suggestions.
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From the Caboose…
By Linda Glohs, Executive Director
Warwick Valley Chamber of Commerce
www.warwickcc.org
Every year the Warwick Valley Chamber of
Commerce organizes events to enhance the holiday
season. A Poinsettia Mixer was held at General’s
Garden on Thurs., Dec. 1, where guests were invited,
by the Sweetons, to vote for one of the many varieties
that fill their greenhouse, and funds are raised for
Warwick in Bloom.
Each year the Chamber petitions Village Hall to
encourage shoppers by offering free parking during
December. To enhance this, the Chamber provides
colorful meter decorations which are installed by the
‘Christmas Carols’, Carole Rogers and Carol
O’Connor.
On Sun., Dec. 11, from 12 noon to 3 p.m., Santa
will appear on the Railroad Green, along with Castle
Carriage’s massive black Percherons pulling the
“omnibus” carriage, which tours between Memorial
Park and the Railroad Green. This is offered free to
the public. Last year the high school Meistersingers
sang their hearts out to the children, and hot chocolate was offered courtesy of Bellvale Creamery. Photos
with Santa in his sled will be available as well.
We thank the many volunteers of Warwick Valley
Gardeners that have beautified the Railroad Green
and various other sites throughout town.
On Wed., Nov. 30, there was a motor vehicle accident at the corner of County Rte. 1 and Blooms Corners Rd.
According to the Warwick Police Department, a 1999 Jeep operated by Dane Devitson of Warwick was crossing
County Rte. 1 onto Blooms Corners Rd. when it was struck on the passenger side by an eastbound vehicle, operated
by Kenneth Kwak of Sussex, NJ. Both drivers were transported to St. Anthony Community Hospital.
– Photo by Colleen McAvey
The Warwick Valley Central School District
announces the formation of the
Citizens’ Budget Review Committee
Would you like to have input on next year’s school budget?
Then consider volunteering for the district’s
'06-07
'06-07
2006-07 Citizens’ Budget Review Committee.
Anyone interested in being considered
budget for selection on the committee should call:
budget
Dor
othy Wilson, District Clerk, at 987-30
10
Dorothy
987-301
no later than Friday
Friday,, December 16, 2005.
2006-07 is expected to be another challenging budget year
for local school districts. Your input as a
Citizens’ Budget Review Committee volunteer
would be greatly appreciated.
FREE FLU VACCINE
Thursday, December 15
3:00 - 6:00pm
St. Anthony Community Hospital Lobby
For those age 50 years and older,
and other adults who are
at risk for flu complications.
Registration and appointments
are not being taken. If you need
further information, call 987-5243.
Vaccine will be administered while supplies last.
ST. ANTHONY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Bon Secours Charity Health System
www.StAnthonyCommunityHosp.org
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WARWICK VALLEY DISPATCH, DECEMBER 7, 2005
Village of
Florida
By Mayor Jim
Pawliczek
This article is my way of communicating with
you, the residents of the Village of Florida, on a regular basis. The opinions expressed are solely my
own.
One hundred and fifty people gathered to listen
to sixty-two carolers and musicians from the
Golden Hill Elementary School ring in the Holiday
season at our Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony.
Santa was joyously welcomed by all as the Florida
Firemen helped escort him to the event. A special
thanks to our firemen for not only delivering Santa
but for their help with the distribution of gifts and
treats as well. This yearly event is always an overwhelming success due to their generosity and attention to detail.
Other church groups and civic organizations
will also be doing their part to help spread a little
Holiday cheer.
WTBQ in conjunction with ABCD for Kids is
conducting a toy drive to help benefit our area’s
needy children. Drop-off locations are WTBQ
Radio, 62 North Main; Allstate, 62 North Main
Johnnies Deli, Main Street; and Horizon Medical,
Edward Lempka Drive. Once again St. Joseph’s
Church will be sponsoring “The Giving Tree.” If you
wish to participate, please contact the Church at
651-7792 for more details.
Overnight parking is prohibited on all Village
streets. An overnight rule is now in effect. Vehicles
left parked on the street will be subject to a violation
and a fine. Parking on the streets inhibits snow and
ice removal. The same also applies to basketball
hoops in the Village right of ways.
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Community Spirit Sweeps Through
‘Holiday House Tour & Festival of Trees’
By Eileen Patterson
Two years of a successful Holiday House Tour have
proven that another tradition has clearly taken root in
Warwick. The volunteers who support St. Anthony
Community Hospital have put their talents together to create the “Second Annual Holiday House Tour and Festival of
Trees.”
Seven gracious and artistic local homeowners opened
up their doors this weekend to display their holiday dressings for the benefit of the Hospital. The weekend event
began on Friday for those lucky enough to reserve a spot at
this must-do event.
The evening included a viewing of the “Festival of
Trees” at Schervier Pavilion; a tour of the homes that were
lit up and decorated for the Holidays; and a delicious buffet dinner at the Warwick Country Club. Saturday ticketholders were certainly not left out in the cold, as they were
privy to all of the hospitality and innovative Holiday design
with the addition of spectacular views and beautiful weather.
The first home on the tour was the Arndt home, located just outside of the Village. This is a comfortable colonial style home with southwestern influences throughout;
the Arndts have created a warm holiday haven for themselves and their two beloved dogs.
The next stop was Ashford Cottage in the heart of the
Village. Elizabeth and Terrance Colman purchased this
house on Oakland Avenue and transformed it into an
enchanting Bed and Breakfast. When renovating and
designing this Victorian style retreat, the couple stayed true
to both the original architecture of the one-hundred plus
year old house and their Irish heritage. Each of the guest
rooms, the dining room, and the sitting room are breathtaking. The Holiday decorations are not obtrusive and add
to the warmth of the rooms without being overwhelming.
After reading the description of the next house as “a
Tuscan treasure perched high on the hillside,” attendees’
curiosity was piqued. They were not disappointed as they
drove up a long driveway on Jones Road to see the
Cantelmo family home, which was built with the design of
an Italian piazza as the inspiration. The Holiday trimming
only added to the year-round decorating in this spectacular home. Upon entering, one guest asked her friend, “Has
‘House Beautiful’ been here yet?”
A fifteen minute drive to the next house in Greenwood
Lake created an excellent opportunity to contemplate the
first three homes and consider which ideas to “borrow.”
The drive ended at Castlebrook, an eye-catcher by car or
boat. This impressive home, owned by Ken and Jeannie
Olsen, sits on the banks of the eastern shore of Greenwood
Lake. There’s plenty of room for the grandchildren to open
gifts while the grown-ups enjoy spectacular views of the
lake from the dining room and the Appalachian Trail from
the great room.
It was back over the mountain again to the home of
Kristen and Stratos Colman on Hickory Drive. From the
outside, it is a large colonial home which sits high on a hill
and provides majestic views of the Warwick Valley. Inside,
there is plenty of room for the Colmans and their two toddlers to enjoy the Holiday season. Santa Claus was there
providing tours of his “workshop” in the family room. The
huge dining room table was set for a formal dinner for twelve.
A walk through the kitchen brought guests to a lovely living
room decorated for the Holidays with all white accents.
After this house tour, it was back in the car for a quick
drive to Crystal Farm Road - the Gabelmann home.
Homeowner, Claire was friendly and gracious as she guided guests through her house. Her love of the Holidays is
evident as every possible spot was taken up with Holiday
accents. Over one thousand Santa’s and Christmas snowmen
filled the bookcases, tables and Christmas trees in this home.
Every room, including the laundry and bath rooms
was opened for display in this cheerful and inviting palace.
Claire is getting ready to “downsize” and offered her entire
snowman collection for auction to benefit the hospital.
The bids were well over $400 by the end of the day. Having
heard about the bidding opportunity, guests wondered if
they missed their chance until entering the master bedroom to see the bookcases and Christmas tree completely
adorned with a population of the Holiday character.
The finale of the day was the Zimmerli family home
on Adler Terrace. Clearly nature lovers, Ken, Lisa and
Elizabeth keep the forest creatures in mind when creating
their Holiday designs. The back yard trees are trimmed
with fruit, nuts and berries for the deer while the birds are
welcome to stop by for a snack at the window boxes, which
are stuffed with greens, berries and fruit. Two Christmas
trees are found in this comfortable home; one is decorated
in traditional style while the other is a celebration of the
harvest and the season with assorted nuts and berries.
As the tour ended, guests wondered if bids they placed
at the “Festival of Trees” had been outdone. As maps, tickets, arm bands and shoe covers were distributed at the start
of the day - guests were invited to wander among the forest of donated trees. Each tree was purchased and decorated by a local sponsor; some were the product of a team
effort of a sponsor and an outside decorating team. The
trees were auctioned to the highest bidder and sponsors
were awarded ribbons on a variety of categories. Ticketholders cast a vote for Best in Show, Best Representation of
a Business, Most Traditional, and Most Original.
This was clearly a well-organized event which included many elements of the collaborative spirit of the
Warwick community. The event committee is made up of
volunteers who strived to incorporate the talents and generosity of many organizations for this fundraiser. The
Warwick High School Wrestling Team lent some muscle by
sending members of the team to the Country Club for
waiter and busboy duty.
The Boy Scouts had several volunteers on hand at the
homes to answer questions and manage the crowds. Each
home was hosted by a volunteer greeter. Twenty-eight
businesses, in and around Warwick, purchased and decorated trees for the “Festival of Trees.” The students at Park
Avenue Aftercare, Sanfordville Aftercare, and All My
Children Childcare all lent their decorating talents as well.
The committee will get to work on the “Third Annual
Winding Through Warwick and Festival of Trees” early in
2006, when they begin to encourage homeowners to open
their doors for the benefit of the Hospital. SACH Executive
Vice President, Rudy Breedy, said the event raised over
$20,000 for the Hospital. All proceeds will benefit the renovation of the Hospital, a member of the Bon Secours
Charity Health System.
Hospital committee members and homeowners are thanked for their hospitality. Front row, from left: Committee
Chairperson, Marge King-Porter; Homeowners: Celia Cantelmo and Lisa Zimmerli. Back row, from left: Leah
Cerkvenik, Executive Vice President/Administrator of SACH, Warwick Healthcare Campus; Rudy Breedy, Executive
Vice President, Foundation; Clara Chudown, M.D.; and Homeowners: Claire Gavelmann, Karen Arndt, Terrance
Colman and Kristen Colman.
WARWICK VALLEY DISPATCH, DECEMBER 7, 2005
New Superintendent:
‘Leadership Style Encourages
Others To Do Better’
By Nancy Owen
Coming from a blue collar neighborhood in Long Island City, with no one in
his family completing a high school education, Frank Greenhall, the new
Superintendent of the Warwick Valley
school system says, “Education has been
good to me.”
Although he started out slowly, and
not an outstanding high school student,
more interested in his hobby of racing
pigeons than scholastics, Dr. Greenhall
progressed from Sullivan County
Community College with an Associates in
Art (Liberal Arts) Degree to a Doctorate
Degree from the University of Delaware
where he graduated Magna Cum Laude.
He originally taught social studies and special education in a number of junior and
senior high schools. He’s a certified
teacher and administrator in the State of
New York, and is certified as an administrator in both New Jersey and Delaware.
He’s listed in the “Who’s Who in American
Education” and is recognized by the New
York State Center for School Safety with an
Unsung Hero Award.
Not only is he an expert in the field of
education but he has reached the top of his
hobby world serving as president of the
American Racing Pigeon Union (AU) and has
been inducted into the AU’s Hall of Fame recognizing his leadership and direction.
When asked about his leadership style
and how he plans to make the Warwick
school system great, Dr. Greenhall replied,
“…leadership style encourages others to
do better - accents the positive and doesn’t
dwell on the negative.” Most people are
content to be good and it is hard to motivate staff to be great but he hopes to be able
to accomplish this goal with an open door
policy and a work ethic most people can’t
keep up with. Most of his office work is
done after school hours.
He feels many people have influenced
the direction of his life and that influence
came from all directions not just from the
top down; he hopes to be able to influence
others. Dr. Greenhall keeps in touch with
about 3,000 people who have affected his
life. “Unlike a craftsman, who gets to see
the finished product right away, education
takes time to see the finished product and
therefore I stay in touch with students that
have influenced my life,” concluded
Superintendent-to-be Greenhall. His policy about applying for a job is to never follow someone who’s admired and/or has
been there a long time. In this instance he
is doing both.
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Personal service and customer satisfaction are a high priority at Sneakers to
Boots, located at 314 Rte 94 S in Warwick.
Starting his sixteenth year, Ralph
Wolckenhauer takes great pride in offering
customers a custom fit pair of sneakers or
boots. Ralph and his employees take time
to measure their customer’s feet and offers
several alternatives from a wide variety of
brands. They want to make sure that you
get the perfect footwear for your favorite
activity.
Customers who leave the store feel
greatly uplifted. Big box stores and online
purchases don't offer this same personal
service. Buying locally saves you time and
money. Besides, if you need a special order
for an unusual size, Ralph can arrange for
you to receive this in a short time period.
During the summer months patrons
can find a satisfying sandal at Sneakers to
Boots. During inclement weather, the
boots you'll buy will help protect your feet
and give great support. Throughout the
years, Ralph has sponsored many local
sports teams allowing youngsters to have
fun on the weekends and after school.
Sneakers to Boots has also contributed
annually to the Warwick Lions 5K Race.
Open seven days a week with plenty of
parking, you’ll find it convenient.
One customer ordered size 15 high
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WARWICK VALLEY DISPATCH, DECEMBER 7, 2005
Eclectic Eye Hosts Annual
Christmas Party
George and the gang at Eclectic Eye take pleasure in thanking friends, old and new, for
their kindness and support. Come and join them for their Fourth Annual Christmas Party
on Sat., Dec. 10, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
16-18 Railroad Avenue will be hopping again this Saturday with music and entertainment by Mike Baglione and friends. Holiday refreshments are planned. Eclectic Eye wishes everyone a Merry Christmas, Happy Chanukah and Happy Kwanza! For more information, call 986-5520.
Community Choral Winter Concert
The Community Choral Society will present its Winter Concert, entitled “Carols and
Lullabies” on Sun., Dec. 11. The program will feature Spanish holiday music and traditional favorites. The Community Choral Society choir will be joined by the Warwick
Ecumenical Hand Bell Ringers.
The program will be presented at St. Thomas Episcopal Church on Route 94 in Vernon
at 3 p.m. Refreshments will be served after the concert. The Community Choral Society is
led by Director, David Crone, of Warwick and accompanied by Eleanore O’Mara of
Vernon, NJ. For more information, call 973-764-3427.
Smaller Works for Enjoyment &
Giving this Holiday Season
For the past four years, The Gallery at
Port of Call, located on the first floor of the
historic W.T. Anderson building on Main
Street, Warwick, has hosted an eclectic
exhibit of works by local artists who have
participated in exhibits at the gallery. “It’s
sort of like a family reunion with artists
whose work we have had the pleasure of
displaying through the years,” says Tony
Blomfield, who, together with his wife,
Deborah, own Port of Call.
He adds, “We ask about thirty artists
to provide us with some smaller works.
The result is an exhibit that has a little bit
of everything, so you’re never quite sure
what you will come across next! It’s always
fun and interesting and puts an explanation point on the year’s exhibits. We
request smaller works partly for space rea-
sons but more importantly, the works are a
size that can easily be accommodated in
someone’s home. My wife and I have
exchanged pieces of art as holiday and
birthday presents for years. I think it is one
of the best possible ways to give someone
you care about something special. Not
only will it bring pleasure to the recipient;
but, will always be there to remind them of
the giver, while adding something special
to the home!”
The “Holiday Exhibit” will be on display at The Gallery of Port of Call from
Dec. 10 through Jan. 29, with an opening
reception to be held Saturday, Dec. 10 from
6 to 8 p.m. The Gallery is open daily, for
information call (845) 986 9500 or visit
www.portofcall.net.
“The Offering” by Susan Hope Morris.
A Holiday Exhibit
Smaller Works for Enjoyment and
Giving this Holiday Season
40 Main Street Warwick, NY 10990
845-986-9500
www.portofcall.net
opening reception
Saturday, December 10th
from 6 to 8pm.
• Unique Home Furnishings
• Bedding
• Tabletop
• Gifts
• Art Gallery
December 10th - January 29th
• Frame Shop
“The Offering” by Susan Morris
WARWICK VALLEY DISPATCH, DECEMBER 7, 2005
Middle & High School
Presents Winter Concert
By Katie Bisaro
The Holiday season is always a busy time
and the Music Department of the Warwick
Valley School District is no exception. A
glance at the school calendar for the month of
the December will find several opportunities
to see student-musicians perform.
On Wed., Dec. 14, the Warwick Valley
Middle School Music Department will
hold its annual winter concert in the
Auditorium at the High School at 7:30 p.m.
The concert will feature performances by
the orchestra, chorus and band. The
Middle School music students have been
working hard throughout the fall preparing a variety of pieces to perform at this
upcoming concert.
The seventh grade Orchestra, under
the direction of Ms. Christy Halligan, will
play several selections including a
Hanukah piece, "Have Yourself a Merry
Little Christmas," as well as a piece entitled
"Cellos Ole!" featuring her cello students.
Ms. Keely Gould will conduct the eighth
grade Orchestra as they play, among other
pieces; the traditional Christmas carol
"The Holly & the Ivy."
The seventh and eighth grade
Choruses, directed by Mrs. Noreen
Hanson, will present themed programs.
"Imagine" is the theme of the seventh grade
program and they will sing John Lennon's
"Imagine," accompanied by WVHS Junior
Cody Fiduccia, as part of their concert.
They will also sing "Sleigh Ride" as their
holiday piece, accompanied by WVHS
Freshman, Anna Bisaro. Fiduccia will
accompany again as the eighth grade
Chorus sings from a repertoire of movie
themes including "Into the West" from
Lord of the Rings, "Bohemian Rhapsody"
from Wayne's World, and a medley from
Schindler's List. WVMS student, Laura
Brohm, will be featured on the violin.
Music Teacher Ryan Muehlbauer is in
his second year at the Middle School and is
director of the seventh and eighth grade
Bands. At this concert Muehlbauer is
pleased to feature one of his eighth grade
French Horn players, Erica Moore, who
will be performing Mozart's Horn
Concerto #3, accompanied by the eighth
grade Band.
Erica is an accomplished horn player
who has been studying her instrument for
the past six years. She has performed in AllCounty festivals for the past three years,
including last year in which she was principle horn player in the Junior High AllCounty Band. At the Middle School, Erica
is an active musician. In addition to the
Band, she is involved in Chorus, Chamber
Choir, Caroling Choir, Drama Club and a
woodwind quintet. She also studies voice
and piano. Erica is the daughter of Jeff and
Hilarie Moore of Chester.
Music students at the High School
have been preparing for their winter concerts as well. The High School Choral
Concert, under the direction of Mrs. Lois
Heller, will be held on Tues., Dec. 13, 7:30
p.m. in the High School Auditorium.
The High School Orchestra, under the
direction of Ms. Keely Gould, will perform
on Tues., Dec. 20, 7:30 p.m. also in the
High School Auditorium. This same concert will also feature performances by several High School Band Ensembles, conducted by Mr. Chris Persad, including the
Jazz Band, Concert Band and the debut
performance of the High School Wind
Ensemble.
Opportunities to enjoy the vast musical talent of student-musicians in Warwick
are plentiful in the month of December as
the Middle School and High School Music
Departments perform in their first concerts of the year. All concerts are free and
open to the public.
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WARWICK VALLEY DISPATCH, DECEMBER 7, 2005
• The Orange County Basketball League started with
Warwick’s Veedol team defeating the Cuddebackville
Grange, 28-22.
• Also in basketball, the Florida Reds defeated the fast
State Hospital team, 23-17. "Chuck" Stoll of the Reds was
the high scorer with 12 points and played a flashy floor
game as well. Other team members include: Dick Villamil,
Cliff Arnott, and Claude Hunt.
Jennifer O’Connor
SEVENTY YEARS AGO
December 4, 1935
• Sunday’s snow storm brought bad & treacherous
traveling on the dirt roads.
• At the Village Board meeting, the clerk presented
signed petitions from eight organizations requesting that
the Board take necessary action to take over Memorial Park
in the name of the Village of Warwick. The Board recalled
that they had a number of years ago placed the matter
before the taxpayers, who had at that time turned the
proposition down.
• Coming up on Fri., Dec. 20, is the annual Senior Ball
(Semi-Formal). It will be held in the High School auditorium, amid gay holiday decorations, to the smart music of
the "Antlers." Punch and cookies are to be served.
• The Rev. J. H. Bennett and family have moved from
the Wheeler bungalow to the cottage on the Hitchcock
property.
• Mrs. Katherine G. Sturr has returned home after
being with her sister in Albany owing to the death of her
nephew, Whitfield Thompson.
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SIXTY YEARS AGO
December 5, 1945
• Chief of Police G. William Clark issued a warning to
all merchants reminding them that the Christmas holiday
shopping season is the time when the check thief and forger are most active.
• Last Tuesday evening a car owned by John Nobel of
Upper Greenwood Lake was stolen in front of Wood’s
Cigar Store. The car was discovered the next morning
when Louis Wesolowski saw it on First St. in the Village.
Police have strong clues to the thief ’s identity.
• Raymond’s and Excelsior’s raced to Bellvale late yesterday morning where fire had broken out in the chicken
house of Stephen Ernhout. A brooder stove had caused the
blaze. Very little damage was done and no chickens were
lost.
• Pfc. James Quackenbush, who is stationed in
Bremman, Germany, writes the home folks, Mr. & Mrs.
Eugene Quackenbush, that he has been promoted to
Corporal T/5.
• Edwin M. Strong, Jr., Ph. M. 3/C is on duty with a
patrol boat assigned to cruise Pacific Islands in search of
aviators and other war survivors. "Ned" is the only medical
officer aboard.
• Schmick and Garcia have finished digging for the
foundation for a new diner which Felix Adler, proprietor of
the Warwick Diner, will erect next to the Oakland Theatre
on property which he leased from Thomas Lawrence. Work
will progress as rapidly as the weather will allow.
FORTY YEARS AGO
December 8, 1965
• At a Warwick Village Board meeting, Fire Chief
Calvin Gilbert spoke to the Board about the formation of a
new company for Engine 3. Chief Gilbert said that with
only a three man crew at Engine 3, the day-to-day work of
taking care of the fire house and truck was getting ahead of
them and adding to already existing problems. Mayor
Relyea said the Board would have no objections to the new
company but that there are legal, personnel, and financial
problems that would have to be ironed out.
• Also at the Village Board meeting Milton Helt
brought to the Boards attention, the constant problem of
dogs running loose and in some instances scaring shoppers
on Main St. The dogs block entrances and exits to businesses along the street and frequently get into fights. Dog
Warden, Alex Scherman said that over five hundred dogs
have been enumerated within the Village limits. The Board
decided that the only solution is a strict enforcement of the
Dog Ordinance Law.
• "Our New Pussy Cat Hair Style For the Holidays,"
read an advertisement from Pine Island Beauty Shop,
underneath a picture of the new hairdo. "Permanents are
$10 & up – Style, Set and Hair Cut are Included."
• The adage that a good man may be down but not out
can aptly be applied to Norman Finnegan and the Sterling
Hotel and Motor Lodge which he manages on the east
shore of Greenwood Lake. And the difference was determination and $20,000. As a result, the rebuilt Sterling
Hotel is back in operation with a new look and décor.
• Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Baker of Kings Hwy. spent the
past holiday with their daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and
Mrs. Thomas Frangos, and their daughters, Lisa and Penny,
and their latest addition, George Benedict Frangos of Long
Island.
• Seven girls who are members of the Candystripers, a
girl’s volunteer service group at St. Anthony Community
Hospital, received pins for performing 300 or more hours
of work at the hospital. The girls are: Darlene Hilgenfeldt,
Cecilia Haberzettl, Elizabeth Leeper, Nancy Vernooy, Judy
Kovalsky, Carol Ten Kate, and Linda Asbury. Christine
Pierce and Patricia Eurich received caps for performing 100
hours of volunteer work.
• Franks Lawn Motor Service from Railroad Ave in
Warwick advertised Benelli Motor Cycles & Scooters from
$199 & up. They offer financing and a lay-a-way-plan.
• A service line leading to the home of Dr. John D.
Beattie of 28 West St. was damaged by a crack in the lead
section of the line on Fri., Dec. 3. Village crewmen repaired
the damage in quick order.
TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO
December 3, 1980
• The general consensus of Warwick School District
residents on the possibility of closing a school was reiterated at the second of a series of public hearings. In a straw
poll taken by Candace Hinckley about 80% of those present favor "Option III," to keep all schools open. The
District Reorganization Committee has recommended that
the Board of Education choose "Option I" of the proposed
study, which is to close Park Avenue School.
• Mrs. Mary Knebel called to tell "The Dispatch" that
she and her family saw a huge deer in the Village of
Warwick Sunday afternoon. The deer ran down McEwen
St. between Akin’s Drug Store and the Ludmerer & Vurno
office building, vaulted a high fence and managed to escape
the large crowd following him. Mr. Knebel said it was one
of the largest deer he has ever seen.
• John and Marilyn Gott of Glenmere Homesites were
pleasantly surprised on Thanksgiving Day when members
of their family presented them with gifts for their 25th
wedding anniversary.
• The even-year graduates defeated the odd-year graduates, 5-2, in the 6th Annual Alumni Soccer game. Scoring
for the Evens was: Bob Klopchin (two goals), Syd DeGroat,
Randy Gordon, and Tom McGovern. Scoring for the Odds
were: Miguel Ciena and Bobby Horton of the Evens who
accidentally booted the ball into his own goal to score for
the Odds as the result of a corner kick by Kevin Jones.
• This year’s Turkey Bowl resulted in a 6-6 deadlock.
The Odds drew first blood as Kevin Berry hit teammate Joe
Zuk with a 20-yard swing pass for a touchdown. The lead
was short-lived as on their very next possession they fumbled the ball on their own two yard line. The fumble was
recovered by Even Art Canevari who ran to the end zone to
tie the game.
TWELVE YEARS AGO
December 8, 1993
• Warwick Village Mayor Frank Lacalamita and the
Village Trustee’s are sticking to their guns as to annexation
of the Welling Farm property as a site for an expanded
Grand Union Market & satellite stores. The annexation
petition was rejected by the Town Board, citing it would be
inconsistent with the Town’s Master Plan. The Village has
taken the Town to court over the matter.
• At the Greenwood Lake Village Board meeting,
Mayor Shapiro said he had sent letters to his fellow Village
Mayors within the township urging resumption of regular
meetings of the long dormant Government Efficiency
Committee. The purpose of this committee is to bring the
three Mayors and the Supervisor together once a month to
discuss issues and problems of mutual concern. Mayor
Shapiro has been a strong advocate of improved communication between Town officials.
• The 7th Annual Holly Trail was described as
"Walking in a Winter Wonderland." Despite the cold, rainy
weather over 1,500 people participated in the tour, sponsored by the Warwick Reformed Church. Serving as chairpersons of the event were Virginia ‘Pete’ Sayre, Sharon
Black, and Lila Lattimer.
• Happy "First" Birthday to: Nicholas Gurda (Dec. 7),
and James Orr (Dec. 9). Also Happy Birthday to: Heather
Sircable (Dec. 14), Anthony ‘Tony’ Centorrino (Dec. 9) and
his wife, Linda (Dec. 15), Patrick Barnum (Dec. 6), and
Edwin Nazari (Dec. 12).
• Ann Agnes Weslowski, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Edward Weslowski of Florida, has been awarded a full
scholarship to Elmira, NY. Ann Agnes is a candidate for
graduation from S. S. Seward High School in June 1994.
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11
Ray & Helen Shuback Celebrate 50th Wedding Anniversary
By Colleen McAvey
both Helen and Ray beamed the kind of love and happiness reserved for only a very special few. Helen was born
in Pine Island and Ray was born in Florida, NY. Helen
came from a family of four children and Ray came from a
family of 14.
In their wedding party, "Ray had three of his brothers
stand up for him," Helen proudly stated. They met at a
dance in Pine Island and for Helen it was love at first sight.
More reserved in his manner, Ray only has to look at Helen
for anyone to be able to know how he feels. Married at St.
Joseph's Church in Florida, NY, Father Stanley Uszenski
On Nov. 12, a large group of friends and family gathofficiated at the ceremony.
ered at the Jolly Onion Inn in Pine Island to celebrate two
Together they set out to build a life in Pine Island.
very special people. Ray and Helen Shuback were the
They had a home built by Louis Poloniak and Son's, a well
guests of honor at their 50th Wedding Anniversary. The
known builder in Pine Island. Ray was the owner of Ray's
special date was not lost on anyone, as Helen and Ray were
Exxon Service Center at the Intersection of Pulaski
married November 12, 1955 - 50 years earlier to the day.
Highway and Rte. 1 for 43 years. Ray and Helen lived the
Standing together side by side as they did 50 years ago,
good life, growing as a family and becoming a very special
friend to so many people.
At their 50th Wedding
Anniversary friends and family
came from far and wide. The general thought and feeling was of
love and respect for a couple that
has given so much of themselves to
others and their community. Not
only did they re-assemble the wedding party (50 years later) for the
photo's, with the Best Man, the
Maid of Honor, all the
Groomsmen and Bridesmaids
present, but Sharon Paffenroth
Michner (niece of the Bride) still
had her dress and basket she wore
50 years earlier as a Flower Girl for
Helen and Ray have built
themselves a beautiful life and they
have been blessed with the gift of
time. Those that know them are
blessed everyday simply by being
Helen and Ray Shuback, then and now.
part of the life they have built
The Shuback wedding party are (from left): Ann Marie Roper, Bernard Shuback, Loretta ‘Lottie’ Lust, George Shuback,
together.
Helen Lust Shuback – bride, Ray Shuback – groom, Marion ‘Mickey’ Shuback, and Alice Paffenroth.
The flower girls are Sharon Paffenroth Michener and Rose Bogdanski Volaski.
Vacca Named Provident
Bank Regional Manager
Warwick FFA Second in Ohio
Caskey Gets Accredited by IIB
The Warwick Valley FFA Vegetable Horticulture
team placed second at the 71st Annual National
Junior Horticulture Association Convention in the
FFA division in early October. The three member
team of Bob Blanco, Danny Geoghan, and Kevin
Rogowski, accompanied by Advisor Nancy Colgan
and her family, traveled to Aurora, Ohio, a suburb of
Cleveland, to compete. Blanco was the fifth individual, followed by Geoghan in sixth and Rogowski in
eleventh.
The National Junior Horticulture
Association is designed to be challenging and educational for youth interested in horticulture. The
Association stresses leadership and achievement in all
of its programs and activities. It is open to youth in
FFA, 4-H, and other youth interested in horticulture.
Orange County businessman Paul Caskey has received
accreditation by the Institute for Independent Business
(IIB). Mr. Caskey’s mission will be expanding the
Institute’s presence in Orange and Rockland counties.
"We are delighted to have an Executive of Caskey’s caliber joining our leadership team for the Orange and
Rockland County area. His accreditation is a key step in
our initiatives," said Eric Leaman, Managing Director at
IIB’s USA headquarters in Parsippany, NJ. "For the last 22
years he has been working as a senior executive at some of
the country’s most successful Personal Care companies."
Established in 1984 in the UK, the Institute is an international, not-for-profit, business support organization. Its
purpose is to bring timely and practical advice to independent business owners. It is the largest global organization of its type with over 3000 senior Executive Associates
accredited to serve business owners.
Provident
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years of banking experiannounces that William
ence in the Hudson Valley
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facilities and municipal
Sullivan
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in the company’s Warwick
with his wife, Kathleen,
office.
and daughters, Victoria
Vacca has close to 40
and Olivia.
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WARWICK VALLEY DISPATCH, DECEMBER 7, 2005
New Procedure Treats Stress Incontinence
Urinary incontinence, the loss of
bladder control, is a common problem
but not necessarily a normal part of aging
or, in women, an inevitable consequence
of childbirth or changes after menopause.
However, in the United States, stress urinary incontinence does affect over 13 million adults and 85 per cent of these adults
are women.
Treatment options include behavioral
Attending the seminar are (from left): Dr. Emanuel Schenkman, Dr. Dominick Aro, Dr.
Alex Joanow, Dr. James Shanahan, Dr. Stanislaw Landau, Dr. Sally Levine, Dr. Ronald
Raspa, Dr. James Brockunier, Dr. Mark Madis and the instructor, Dr. K. Kent Chevli.
BBG&G Advertising Bags Big
Promotion Account
The New York Thruway McDonald’s
Operators Group is expecting a lot of traffic coming through the golden arches of
their eleven Thruway travel plaza locations
now through Mar. 23, when The Better
Getaway Sweepstakes is on the road. The
group of independent travel plaza owners
and operators teamed up with Orange
County’s BBG&G Advertising and Public
Relations to create and implement The
Better Getaway Sweepstakes.
BBG&G Advertising of Middletown
was chosen for this account over much
larger firms. The agency used its signature
blend of creative advertising backed by
public relations to build relationships not
only with their client, but also with the
travel destinations participating in the promotion. The sweepstakes promotion
offers participants a chance to win a
$10,000 grand prize or secondary prizes of
a weekend getaway to two popular tourist
destinations—Roseland Ranch Resort in
Stanfordville, NY or Hull-O-Farms Family
Farm Vacation in Durham, NY.
For more information about BBG&G
Advertising or the Better Getaway
Sweepstakes, contact June Bisel at 845-6951880.
OBITUARIES
ROBERT C. ADEE
Robert C. Adee of Warwick, (formerly member of St. Stephen R.C. Church,
of Briarcliff Manor), died Nov. 29, 2005 at Warwick.
his late residence. He was 83.
He is survived by his son, Patrick Adee
Born Dec. 17, 1921 in Port Jefferson, of Warwick; his daughter, Jeannie
NY, he was the son of Chester Adee and Neubauer of Warwick; and three grandchilMay Coulson Adee.
dren, George, Monica and Gabriella.
He was married to the late Margaret
He was predeceased by a brother,
McQuillan.
Thomas Adee.
Mr. Adee served as a First Lt. with the
Visitation was Sun., Dec. 4 at LazearAir Force during World War II. He was a Smith & Vander Plaat Memorial Home,
Bank Examiner for the State of New York. Warwick.
He was a volunteer fireman with Briarcliff
A Mass of Christian Burial was held
Hook and Ladder Company for 30 years Mon., Dec. 5 at St. Stephen R.C. Church,
and had served as Treasurer. He was a Warwick.
HELEN M. SUPENSKI
Helen M. Supenski of Florida, NY, a nephews.
housewife and lifetime area resident,
Friends may call Wed., Dec. 7 from 2-4
entered into rest on Sun., Dec. 4, 2005 at and 7-9 p.m. at T.S. Purta Funeral Home, 22
The Valley View Goshen, NY. She was 78.
Glenmere Ave., Florida, NY.
The daughter of Paul and Marianna
A funeral mass will be held at 10 a.m.
Jurkowski Nesgoda she was born Nov. 25, Thurs., Dec. 8 at St. Joseph’s Church,
1927 in Florida, NY.
Florida. Rev. Joseph Tokarczyk will officiate.
She was the widow of Richard
Burial will be in St. Joseph’s Cemetery,
Supenski.
Florida.
Helen was a member of St. Joseph’s
Special thanks to nieces Susan
Church, Florida.
Moshinsky, Mary Ann Williams, Joanie
Survivors include four sons, Richard Barnes, and Sister-in-law Stella Nesgod;
Supenski Jr. and his wife, Julliet of Walden, special friend Agnes McAllister and the
NY; Paul Supenski and his wife, Madeleine crew at the Valley View and Hospice too.
of Marco Island, FL; Donald Supenski and
Memorial contributions may be made
Carol of Big Rapids, MI; John Supenski and to Hospice of Orange in Hudson Valley
his wife, Debbie of Florida, NY; five grand- Inc., 800 Stony Brook Court, Newburgh,
children, John, Joey, Bobby, Cora and NY 12550.
Shannon Supenski; and many nieces and
techniques, medications, various devices
and surgery. The solution usually begins
with the least invasive treatments but, in
some cases, a minimally invasive surgical
approach called a sling procedure may be
recommended. A sling is a medical device
that provides support on the pelvic floor
to help a woman maintain urinary continence. It acts like a "hammock" of support
around the urethra.
On Oct. 25, Boston Scientific, a
worldwide developer, manufacturer and
marketer of medical devices, presented a
two-part seminar at St. Anthony
Community Hospital for Physician
Certification in a new Urethral Sling procedure. The seminar, led by K. Kent
Chevli, M.D., included a slide presentation, lecture discussion and hands on surgical practice. Dr. Chevli is a Board
Certified Urologist, Clinical Instructor
and Assistant Clinical Professor at the
School of Medicine and Biomedical
Sciences at the State University of New York.
One of the physicians who attended
the seminar - Dr. Ronald Raspa, who specializes in urology at his office in Goshen,
was especially enthusiastic about the new
procedure. "This is the best variation on a
treatment which had been introduced to
us after European trials," said Dr. Raspa.
"The artificial material used is bio compatible, which allows normal body tissue
to adhere to it. And it also provides excellent support."
Dr. Raspa explained that this new
approach, a same day procedure, is minimally invasive, promises a quick recovery
and should enjoy a 90 percent success
rate. "It’s the best technology available
today," he said. All the physicians who
attended the seminar are associated with
St. Anthony Community Hospital and
specialize in obstetrics and gynecology or
urology.
Residents, Families & Staff
Enjoy A Fall Family Festival
The decorations and colors in the
reception area at Schervier Pavilion, a
skilled nursing facility on the Bon Secours
Warwick Healthcare Campus, were as
bright and cheerful as the autumn leaves
on the picturesque trees that surround the
facility. On Oct. 20, members of the
Schervier Pavilion staff joined with residents and their families to celebrate
autumn with a fall family festival. Everyone
was treated to a variety of refreshments
including hors d’oeuvres and special
desserts served with coffee, tea and punch.
To top off the afternoon festivities, entertainer Brian Carew made the rounds with
his guitar, stopping at each table to sing a
few old favorites while inviting everyone to
join in.
The annual fall family festival was
soon followed by a Halloween party on
Oct. 31 and an evening visit by costumed
trick-or-treaters, the children of staff
members, that same evening. Seasonal and
holiday events have an important value in
long term care at Schervier Pavilion.
All programs at Schervier Pavilion are
designed to meet the psychosocial and
physical needs of the residents with activities that are not only enjoyable but are also
intended to achieve this goal. Holiday and
seasonal celebrations and family gettogethers are not only nice breaks from the
resident’s daily routine but they give everybody something to look forward to and
then talk about.
Carmin Carrion enjoys a light moment
with her daughter, Edith.
Back Yard Grill Expansion
Photo by Colleen McAvey
The Back Yard Grill on Forester Avenue has a new front door and a whole lot more.
Business in the Village will continue to grow and prosper with patronage from the residents. Keep the Village alive and vital by shopping at businesses in your community.
WARWICK VALLEY DISPATCH, DECEMBER 7, 2005
13
Youth Wave Cross-Country Club Fast at Nationals
By Tim St. Lawrence
The Warwick Valley Youth Wave Cross-Country Club
made a big splash at the 2005 National AAU Cross Country
Champions on Sat., Dec. 3 at the Rock Hill Golf Course.
The twelve runners qualified early this year at the Regional
championships and have increased their training mileage
to meet the longer championship distances at the National level.
All the Club runners came from Coach Joan Rueckerts
Middle School Boys and Coach Judy Staiters Middle
School Girls teams and Coach St. Lawrence and Coach
Potters fall freshman teams. Special thanks are extended to
the 14 support parents who helped make the trip a successful adventure. This is just the start of age group Club
Wave Athletic Youth Running in Warwick. New club members will be signing up in late June for all the summer
camps, clinics and fall training sessions and meets. Next
years National meet is in Orlando, FL. Join the fun.
Alex Leuchanka leads Youth Team to third place AllAmerican finish
Freshman Alex Leuchanka placed fourth overall in a
super fast 13:17 for the 4K(2 1/2 mile) loop and gain the #1
team card for Wave XC Club. Seventh grader, Tim Luthin,
racing in his older brothers famous purple singlet raced to
a 13:42 M.S. record for 15th place, among the 293 runners
from across the land. Next across the line was freshman,
Max Lennon with his finest race ever in 13:51 for 21st
place. Eighth grader, Matt McNeil, battling injury all fall
season, came up big with a lifetime best of 14.06 for 32nd
place. Middle-Distance star, Pierre Armand, sealed the
ALL-American third place team finish with a passing of 20
runners in the final 800 meters for a 14:51 all-time best
performance. Backing up the Top 5 were outstanding
efforts from Chris Reinert 15:12 (118th). James Cattini in
15:33 (145th) and most improved award to Nick Hallman
in 15:37 for 148th place. Congratulations to all for your
third place club finish and your first place single school
team National win.
Lillian Greibesland…
Youth Girls "All-American" Finish
Eighth graders, Lillian Greibersland and Kayla Leahey
were distance-running rockets in the Youth Girls National
Championships. In the 273 Girls Youth race at 2 1/2 miles,
Lillian placed tenth overall and Kayla placed 36th, as both
raced to personal bests in the National meet. Both girls
have dedicated their last four weeks to unbelievable fitness
training and bigger things to come. Greibersland’s super
fast 15:03.02 is yet another Middle School record and
Leahey’s 15:47.26 time was over 92 seconds faster than her
previous best. Congratulations and best of luck this Indoor
Track season at the Varsity level.
Mitchell Wightman leads Wave in Midget Division
In the Age-Group Midget Division, seventh graders
Mitchell Wightman and Alex Mullen were spectacular on
the National stage. Racing in their first National XC
Championships, both came thru with flying colors and fast
performances. Mitchell raced to a 10:42.08 time for 33rd
place in the nation and Alex raced to a lifetime best of
10:47.96 for 41st place among the 293 runners. Both times
for the 1.8-mile loop were personal bests by 45+ seconds.
Warwick Valley freshman, Alex Leuchanka in action
early this season in winning the Fifth Avenue Mile, raced
to a fourth place finish at the National AAU CrossCountry Championships with a school freshman record
of 13:17.30 for the 4K(2 1/2 mile) loop, to gain AllAmerican status.
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Warwick Valley Wave XC Club – Just before the Magic – at the National AAU X-Country Championships in Rock Hill,
SC. Top Row from (L) – Matt McNeil, Jim Cattani, Mitchell Wightman, Pierre Armand, Max Lennon, Alex Leuchanka,
and Chris Reinart.
(Photo courtesy – Armand Express)
Women’s 500 Club Bowling Tournament
The Orange Sullivan Women’s 500 Bowling Club
recently held their 19th Annual Bowling Tournament and
meeting at Kiamesha Lanes in Kiamesha Lake in which 58
bowlers participated. Winners in each division are as follows:
Open Division – First place, Patricia Watch, 665; second place, Carol Schaefer, 659; third place, Andrea
Grossman, 648; and fourth place, Suzette Porter, 626.
Division A – First Place, Barbara Gorczynski, 675; second place, Margaret Guidone, 671; third place, Jean Greco,
667; fourth place, Jeanette Johnson, 649; fifth place, Sue
Westerman, 645; and tying for sixth place with 625 Marion Cruver, Merri Lou Loving, Jeniva Perrot and Joan
Poloniak.
Division B – First place, Jan Couto, 686; and second
place, Karen Yahnke, 642.
Division C – First place, Nancy Butler, 662; and second
place, Lottie Durland, 658.
Division D – First Place, Sandra Short, 656.
High Game (Scratch) - Patricia Watch, 222, and
Scratch Series of 620.
Elections were also held and the following were elected to the Board of Directors for the year 2005-06:
President, Roberta Bull; Vice President, Shirley Morse;
Secretary/Treasurer, Barbara Korycki; Sergeant at Arms,
Dolores Weslowski; and Directors - Marilyn Quackenbush,
Jan Couto, Merri Lou Loving, Rose Revella, Mari-Jane
Conklin, and Mary Ellen Rutledge.
Next years tournament will be on Nov. 12, 2006 at
Callicoon Lanes. The New York State 500 Bowling Club
Tournament is June 3, 2006 in Poughkeepsie. Anyone
interested in joining the Orange Sullivan 500 Bowling Club
or the NYS 500 Bowling Club can contact Barbara Korycki
at 651-4834 for an application.
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their teams squared off in October of 2005. The previous
time these two coaching legends were on opposite sides of the
field was in 1982, when Vermeil coached Philadelphia against
the Gibbs-led Redskins. Both had taken off more than a
decade before deciding to coach again. By the way, Gibbs was
the winner in ’82, but Vermeil won the ’05 game.
Here’s a dubious distinction: the most frequently
sacked quarterback since the NFL-AFL merger in 1970. Any
guesses? Using a minimum of 1,500 times dropping back to
pass, the winner, so to speak, was David Carr of the Houston
Texans. Through the middle of the 2005 season, Carr had
been sacked once for every 8.9 times he dropped back (170
sacks out of 1,508 drop backs). Next was Neil Lomax, with
one sack every 9.7 drop backs (362 out of 3,515). The quarterback who suffered the most total sacks was Randall
Cunningham with 484 out of 4,773 drop backs, a ratio of 9.9.
College quarterbacks aren’t usually known for posting
big passing numbers, but in October of 2005 Texas Tech’s
Cody Hodges threw for 643 yards to defeat Kansas State. Just
two years earlier, Tech’s B.J. Symons passed for 661 yards
against Mississippi. But the major college record for yards
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Klingler in 1990. The record for most attempts and completions in a game was set by Purdue’s Drew Brees – 55 for 83 in
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LEGAL NOTICES
Call 986-2216
NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED
LIABILITY
COMPANY
(LLC). NAME:
CORNERSTONE HOME SERVICES, LLC.
Articles of organization filed with Secretary of
State of New York (SSNY) on 9/23/05. Office
Location: Orange County. SSNY designated as
agent of LLC upon process against it may be
served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to: The
LLC 6 Franklin Pl., Washingtonville, NY 10992.
Purpose: Any lawful purpose.
11-23-t6
NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED
LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: J.P.M.M. ASSOCIATES, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed
with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on
10/17/05. The latest date of dissolution is
12/31/2099. Office location: Orange County. SSNY
has been designated as agent of the LLC upon
whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall
mail a copy of process to the LLC, c/o John
Allessandro, 40 Rosaline Avenue, Newburgh, New
York 12550. Purpose: For any lawful purpose.
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BOND RESOLUTION DATED DECEMBER
5, 2005
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
ISSUANCE OF $95,000 SERIAL BONDS OF THE
VILLAGE OF WARWICK, ORANGE COUNTY,
NEW YORK, TO PAY ADDITIONAL COSTS OF
THE SOUTH STREET SEWER REMEDIATION,
IN AND FOR SAID VILLAGE.
WHEREAS, by bond resolutions dated
February 18, 2003, December 15, 2003 and
September 13, 2004, the Board of Trustees of the
Village of Warwick, Orange County, New York,
authorized the issuance of $1,250,000 serial bonds,
respectively, of said Village to pay the cost of the
South Street Sewer remediation, consisting of the
replacement of sewer pipe in portions of South
Street Extension, Carol Drive and Southern Lane,
in and for the Village of Warwick, Orange County,
New York; and
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WHEREAS, it has now been determined that
the maximum estimated cost of the aforesaid project is $1,345,000, an increase of $95,000 over that
previously authorized; and
WHEREAS, all conditions precedent to the
financing of the capital project hereinafter
described, including compliance with the provisions of the State Environmental Quality Review
Act, have been performed; and
WHEREAS, it is now desired to authorize the
financing of each capital project; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, by the Board of Trustees of the
Village of Warwick, Orange County, New York, as
follows:
Section 1. For the specific object or purpose
of paying the cost of the South Street Sewer remediation, consisting of the replacement of sewer pipe
in portions of South Street Extension, Carol Drive
and Southern Lane, in and for the Village of
Warwick, Orange County, New York, including
incidental improvements and expenses in connection therewith, there are hereby authorized to be
issued an additional $95,000 serial bonds of said
Village of Warwick, Orange County, New York,
pursuant to the provision of the Local Finance Law.
Section 2. It is hereby determined that the
maximum estimated cost of such specific object or
purpose or purposes is now determined to be
$1,345,000, and that the plan for the financing
thereof is as follows:
a. By the issuance of the $1,000,000 serial
bonds of said Village authorized to be issued pursuant to bond resolution dated February 18, 2003; and
b. By the issuance of the $200,00 serial bonds
of said Village authorized to be issued pursuant to
bond resolution dated December 15, 2003;
c. By the issuance of the $50,000 serial bonds
of said Village authorized to be issued pursuant to
bond resolution dated September 13, 2004; and
d. By the issuance of the additional $95,000
serial bonds of said Village authorized to be issued
pursuant to this bond resolution.
Section 3. It is hereby determined that the
period of probable usefulness of the aforesaid specific object or purpose is forty years, pursuant to
subdivision 4 of paragraph a of Section 11.00 of the
Local Finance Law, computed from April 14, 2003,
the date of issuance of the first obligations issued
therefor. It is hereby further determined that the
maximum maturity of the serial bonds herein
authorized will not exceed five years.
Section 4. Subject to the provisions of the
Local Finance Law, the power to authorize the
issuance of and to sell bond anticipation notes in
anticipation of the issuance and sale of the serial
bonds herein authorized, including renewals of
such notes, is hereby delegated to the Village
Treasurer, the chief fiscal officer. Such notes shall
be of such terms, form and contents, and shall be
sold in such manner, as may be prescribed by said
Village Treasurer, consistent with provisions of the
Local Finance Law.
Section 5.
The faith and credit of said
Village of Warwick, Orange County, New York, are
hereby irrevocably pledged for the payment of the
principal of and interest on such bonds as the same
respectively become due and payable. An annual
appropriation shall be made in each year sufficient
to pay the principal of and interest on such bonds
becoming due and payable in such year.
Section 6.
Such bonds shall be in fully
registered form and shall be signed in the name of
the Village of Warwick, Orange County, New York,
by the manual or facsimile signature of the Village
Treasurer and a facsimile of its corporate seal shall
be imprinted or impressed thereon and may be
attested by the manual of the Village Clerk.
Section 7.
The powers and duties of
advertising such bonds for sale, conducting the sale
and awarding the bonds, are hereby delegated to
the Village Treasurer, who shall advertise such
bonds for sale, conduct the sale, and award the
bonds in such manner as he or shall shall deem best
for the interests of said Village, including, but not
limited to, the power to sell said serial bonds to the
New York State Environmental Facilities
Corporation, provided, however, that in the exercise of these delegated powers, he or she shall comply full with the provisions of the Local Finance
Law and any order or rule of the State Comptroller
applicable to the sale of municipal bonds. The
receipt of the Village Treasurer shall be a full
acquaintance to the purchaser of such bonds, who
shall not be obliged to see the application of the
purchase money.
Section 8.
All other matters except as
provided herein relating to such bonds, including
determining whether to issue such bonds having
substantially level or declining annual debt service
and all matters related thereto, prescribing whether
manual or facsimile signatures shall appear on said
bonds, prescribing the method for the recording of
ownership of said bonds, appointing the fiscal
agent or agents for said bonds providing for the
printing and delivery of said bonds (and if said
bonds are to be executed in the name of the Village
by the facsimile signature of the Village Treasurer,
providing for the manual countersignature of a fiscal agent or of a designated official of the Village),
the date, denominations, maturities and interest
payment dates, place or places of payment, and also
including the consolidation with other issues, shall
be determined by the Village Treasurer. It is hereby
determined that it is to the financial advantage of
the Village not to impose and collect from registered owners of such serial bonds any charges for
mailing, shipping and insuring bonds transferred
or exchanged by the fiscal agent, and, accordingly,
pursuant to paragraph c of Section 70.00 of the
Local Finance Law, no such charges shall be so collected by the fiscal agent. Such bonds shall contain
substantially the recital of validity clause provided
for in Section 52.00 of the Local Finance Law and
shall otherwise be in such form and contain such
recitals in addition to those required by Section
52.00 of the Local Finance Law, as the Village
Treasurer shall determine.
Section 9.
The power to issue and sell
notes to the New York State Environmental
Facilities Corporation pursuant to Section 169.00
of the Local Finance Law is hereby delegated to the
Village Treasurer. Such notes shall be of such terms,
form and contents as may be prescribed by the
Village Treasurer consistent with the provisions of
the Local Finance Law.
Section 10.
The Village Treasurer is hereby further authorized, at his or her sole discretion,
to execute a project financing and loan agreement,
and any other agreements with the New York State
Department of Environmental Conservation
and/or the New York State Environmental Facilities
Corporation, including amendments thereto, and
including any instruments (or amendments thereto) in the effectuation thereof, in order to effect the
financing or refinancing of the class of objects or
purposes described in Section 1 thereof, or a por-
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Chess for Kids – at the Florida Library
with chess expert Ed Dublin for grades 1 &
up at 3:30 p.m. Call 651-7659.
Ima, Abba, & Me – Mom & tot group
on Wednesdays, 9:45 – 11:45 a.m., Temple
Beth Shalom, 13 Roosevelt Ave., Florida.
Crafts & play for children and discussion
for Moms (and dads). For more information, call 651-7817.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7
Blood Drive – hosted by St. Anthony
Community Hospital, 15 Maple Ave. in
Warwick, on Wed., Dec. 7, 2 p.m. – 7 p.m.
For more information, call 294-3362.
MARTA Luncheon – Mid Hudson
Area Retired Teachers’ Association
(MARTA) luncheon on Wed., Dec. 7, at the
Barnsider in Sugar Loaf, 12 Noon. For
more information, call 341-1937.
O.C. Audubon Society Meeting – on
Wed., Dec. 7, 7 p.m. is the bird of the month
(short eared owl) & 7:30 p.m. presentation
by Jay Westerveld.
First Presbyterian
Church of Goshen , 33 Park Place. For
more information, call 744-6047.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10
Afternoon Concert Series – at the
Warwick Valley Winery, 114 Little York Rd.,
2 – 5 p.m. Performer: Joe McKay - Folk.
Call 258 – 4858.
3 p.m. Warwick Middle School will perform Holiday songs. Meet Santa Claus!
Pre-licensing Class – five hour course
required for NYS Driver License, sponsored
by Daytona Driving School on Sat., Dec. 10,
9 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Warwick Town Hall (front
entrance), Kings Hwy. Cost: $30. For more
information, call 469-9482.
Tarot Cards – on Sat., Dec. 10, 2 p.m.
for grades 6 – 12. Have your cards read at
the Florida Library – just for fun!
To register, call 651-7659.
Teen Advisory Group Meeting – of the
Florida Library meets second Sat., of each
month at 1 p.m. New members needed!
Enjoy snacks & discuss new program ideas
for teens. For grades 6 – 12.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 11
Afternoon Concert Series – at the
Warwick Valley Winery, 114 Little York Rd.,
2 – 5 p.m. Performer: John Sheehan – CD
Release Extravaganza. Call 258 – 4858.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 13
Cookies - Make’em, Bake’em,
Decorate’em – at the Florida Library on
Tues., Dec. 13, 4 p.m. for grades K – 5. No
registration is required.
Defensive Driving Class – sponsored
by Empire Safety Council, Tues., Dec. 13, 5
– 10 p.m., Warwick Town Hall (front
entrance), Kings Hwy. For more info., call
469-9482.
YA Discovery – at the Florida Library
for grades 6 – 12, 6:30 p.m. Create unique
designs on your cookies.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 14
Holiday Cookie Swap – for adults at
the Florida Library on Wed., Dec. 14, 6:30
p.m. For info., call 651-7659.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 17
Afternoon Concert Series – at the
Warwick Valley Winery, 114 Little York Rd.,
2 – 5 p.m. Performer: Chip Robertson –
Contemporary American Blues. For more
information, call 258 – 4858.
One Incredible Moment – a musical
celebrating the Majesty of the Manger that
is presented by the Harmony Church Choir
at Harmony Baptist Church, 1790 Rte. 211
E in Middletown on Sat., Dec. 17, 7:30 p.m.
For more information, call 692-4050.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 18
Afternoon Concert Series – at the
Warwick Valley Winery, 114 Little York Rd.,
2 – 5 p.m. Performer: Son Lewis – Acoustic
Blues. Call 258 – 4858.
MONDAY, DECEMBER 19
AARP #337 Meeting – will be a
Christmas Luncheon on Mon., Dec. 19, 12
Noon in the new Senior Building at the rear
the Warwick Town Hall, 132 Kings Hwy.
Cost: $5. For reservations, call 258-3528.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 31
Star Search & Talent Show – on Sat.,
Dec. 31, 5 – 9 p.m., at Breezy Point Inn, 620
Jersey Ave. /Rte. 210 in Greenwood Lake.
Local talent, judged event w/prizes; watch
for pre-auditions in Nov. Call 477-8100 for
release date of entry forms.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11 &
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 12
Snow Sculpture Competition - participants have 72 hours to create a snow sculpture masterpiece at Breezy Point Inn, 620
Jersey Ave. /Rte. 210 in Greenwood Lake.
Limit of 3 -4 person teams. Event begins on
Thurs., Feb. 9. People Choice Judging on
Sun., Feb. 12. For details, call 477-8100.
Christmas Carol Sing-Along – at the
Bellvale Bruderhof (former Pius XII campus), 359 Gibson Hill Rd., Chester. Bring
friends, family, & children. Free refreshments. For more information, call 5723400.
Defensive Driving Class – sponsored
by Empire Safety Council, Sat., Dec. 10, 9 –
3 p.m., Warwick Town Hall (front
entrance), Kings Hwy. For more info., call
469-9482.
Film – ‘Wal-Mart: The High Cost of
Low Price’ – a feature length documentary
by Robert Greenwald that uncovers a retail
giant’s assault on families and American
values on Sat., Dec. 10, 7 p.m., the Warwick
Valley Community Center, 11 Hamilton
Avenue. For more information, call 9872321.
Holiday Caroling – in Sculpture
Garden at Bertoni Gallery, located at 1392
Kings Hwy. in Sugar Loaf, on Sat., Dec. 10,
The Warwick Valley Gardeners recently worked with the residents of Mt. Alverno to create beautiful fall flower arrangements, which
the residents could put in their rooms. The work session was enjoyed by both the residents and garden club members.
Legal notices
continued from page 14
tion hereof, by a serial bond, and, or note issue of
said Village in the event of the sale of same to the
New York State Environmental Facilities
Corporation.
Section 11.
The intent of this resolution is
to give the Village Treasurer sufficient authority to
execute those applications, agreements, instruments or to do any similar acts necessary to effect
the issuance of the aforesaid serial bonds and, or
notes without resorting to further action of this
Board of Trustees.
Section 12.
This resolution shall constitute a statement of official intent for purposes of
Treasury Regulations Section 1.150 – 2. Other than
as specified in this resolution, no monies are, or are
reasonably expected to be, reserved, allocated on a
long-term basis, or otherwise set aside with respect
to the permanent funding of the object or purpose
described herein.
Section 13.
The validity of such bonds
and bond anticipation notes may be contested only if:
1) Such obligations are authorized for an
object or purpose for which said Village is not
authorized to expend money, or
2) The provisions of law which should be
complied with at the date of publication of this resolution are not substantially complied with,
and an action, suit or proceeding contesting
such validity is commenced within twenty days
after the date of publications, or
3) Such obligations are authorized in violation of the Constitution
Section 14.
This resolution, which takes
effect immediately, shall be published in full in the
Warwick Valley Dispatch, the official newspaper,
together with a notice of the Village Clerk in substantially the form provided in Section 81.00 of the
Local Finance Law.
LEGAL NOTICE OF ESTOPPEL
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the resolution, a summary of which is published herewith,
has been adopted by the Board of Trustees of the
Village of Warwick, Orange County, New York, on
December 5, 2005, and the validity of the obligations were authorized for an object or purpose for
which said Village is not authorized to expend
money, or if the provisions of law which should
have been complied with as of the date of publica-
tion of this notice were not substantially complied
with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting
such validity is commenced within twenty days
after the date of publication of this notice, or such
obligations were authorized in violation of the provisions of the Constitution.
A summary of the aforesaid resolution is set
forth below. The resolution provides as follows:
that the faith and credit of the Village of Warwick,
Orange County, New York (the "Village"), are irrevocably pledged for the payment of the principal of
and interest on such obligations as the same respectively become due and payable; that an annual
appropriation shall be made in each year sufficient
to pay the principal of and interest on such obligations becoming due and payable in such year; that
the power to authorize the issuance of and to sell
bond anticipation notes in anticipation of the
issuance and sale of the serial bonds authorized by
such resolution, including renewals of such notes, is
delegated to the Village Treasurer; that all other
matters, except as provided in such resolution,
relating to the serial bonds authorized, including
the date, denominations, maturities and interest
payment dates, within the limitations prescribed in
such resolution and the manner of the execution of
the same and also including the consolidation with
other issues, and the authority to issue such obligations on the basis of substantially level or declining
annual debt service, is delegated to and shall be
determined by the Village Treasurer; and that this
LEGAL NOTICE shall be published.
The bond resolution is as follows:
BOND RESOLUTION DATED DECEMBER
6, 2005.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
ISSUANCE OF $95,000 SERIAL BONDS OF THE
VILLAGE OF WARWICK, ORANGE COUNTY,
NEW YORK, TO PAY ADDITIONAL COSTS OF
THE SOUTH STREET SEWER REMEDIATION,
IN AND FOR SAID VILLAGE.
The period of probable usefulness of the
aforesaid specific object or purpose is forty years,
pursuant to subdivision 4 of paragraph a of Section
11.00 of the Local Finance Law, computed from
April 14, 2003, the date of issuance of the first obligations issued therefore.
THE FULL TEXT OF THIS BOND RESOLUTION IS AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION
AT THE OFFICE OF THE VILLAGE CLERK
LOCATED AT 77 MAIN STREET, WARWICK,
NEW YORK, DURING NORMAL BUSINESS
HOURS.
Dated:Warwick, New York
December 6, 2005
Jacque Mongelli
Village Clerk
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WARWICK VALLEY DISPATCH, DECEMBER 7, 2005
A Community Message from
The Superintendent of Schools
Warwick Valley Central School District
Helping Parents Help their
Kids
"According to a scientific analysis of 25
studies…when parents are simply more involved than
average, their children are an astonishing 30 percent
more successful in school."
–The Parent Institute, 2004
The administration and faculty of the Warwick
Valley Central School District believe that homework is
an important extension of the school day. Children
today are faced with more challenges in the regular
school day than ever before because of increased federal, state and local testing requirements. With that in
mind, and in an effort to help parents, I have asked the
Warwick School District’s Director of English/language
arts, social studies and academic intervention services,
Susan Ruckdeschel, to prepare an outline of strategies to
help students with their homework. Hopefully, you will
find the following information from Ms. Ruckdeschel
helpful for you and your children.
Dr. Joseph L. Natale
Superintendent of Schools
Warwick Valley Central School District
Help Your Child Develop Organizational Skills
Helping your child develop organizational skills is
catalyst to establishing good work study and homework
habits. We can help them by showing them how we
organize our own world; show them shopping and "To
Do" lists, provide them an assignment notebook or daily
planner so they can make their own "To Do" list for
school.
Establish a Study Spot
When we take our ritual spot on the couch, chair in
the kitchen, etc., to pay our bills or read the newspaper,
we are demonstrating for our children the importance
of establishing their own space for homework. Be sure
their homework spot is well lit, quiet (NO television!),
comfortable, neat and stocked with supplies such as
pencils, paper, dictionary, etc. Most of all, keep disruptions minimal in this time and space.
Routine is Everything
Some tips for helping establish the kind of routine
that will facilitate an independent homework ethic
include having your children study every day – even
when they don’t have homework, allowing study breaks
of 5 to 10 minutes for every 20 to 30 minutes of study
time, staying near enough to offer help when needed,
having children study the more difficult subjects first –
while energy is higher and before it gets too late.
Helping Versus Doing It For Them
When you give in to the temptation to give an
answer to your child, you are actually adding to their
struggles. Allowing them to find their own answers
facilitates long-term understanding. Ask questions that
Sweeton’s Host Annual Holiday Mixer
By Eileen Patterson
latest trend for the poinsettia purveyor is to offer the glittered and painted variety. The purple, yellow and gold glitA sure sign that the Holiday Season has begun is the
tered leaves turned more than a few heads of those expect"Annual Holiday Mixer and Poinsettia Open House at
ing to see just reds and pinks on display. Most guests took
General’s Garden." Each year in early December, Michael
several laps among the nominees before casting their baland Deborah Sweeton, host an evening at the greenhouse
lot.
to view an impressive display of poinsettia varieties. As
At the end of the evening, the winners were
they serve warm cider, cheese and crackers, the Sweetons
announced. In the traditional class, Velveteen had the most
ask attendees to vote on their favorite poinsettia as part of
votes; from the novelty group, the winner was Winter Rose
the festivities.
Red; and the lilac-painted poinsettia received the most
praise.
The poinsettias,
amarlyiss and paper whites
are particular specialties of
the
Common
Sense
Gardeners at General’s
Garden. They also carry a
terrific selection of live
Christmas Trees, cut greens
and roping
In addition to their very
busy lives in Warwick, the
Sweetons are known in the
literary world as The
Commonsense Gardeners.
They have co-authored two
books which offer common
sense advice on how to cultivate a green thumb. One of
the books, "Christmas Trees
and Holiday Greens" is a
guide for decking your
home for the holidays. The
book includes detailed
advice on everything from
choosing a tree and selecting
the right holiday plants to
decorating with garland and
The winners of the poinsettia vote at the General’s Garden Holiday Open House.
greens. There are also step
by step instructions (with
Guests did not feel the cold of the winter night as they
pictures) on how to build a gingerbread house. This secstrolled among hundreds of vibrant poinsettias on display.
tion includes pictures of a gingerbread version of the Hicks
The greenhouse was warm and inviting and the colors were
family home on Oakland Avenue in Warwick.
brilliant. The blanket of reds and pinks that covered the
The book also provides an expansive history of the
tables was breathtaking. On closer inspection, and with
poinsettia including details of its arrival in the United
the help of the hosts and their staff, guests soon underStates (in 1825) and an explanation of the legends and
stood the distinctive characteristics of each breed.
myths surrounding the plant. When you shop for a hostWith names like Chianti, Velveteen and Red Velvet, the
ess gift this holiday season, the Sweeton’s "Christmas Trees
varieties are named for their specific uniqueness. Kris
and Holiday Greens" will certainly get you the vote for
Krinkle, for example, has bright red, wrinkled leaves. The
Favorite Cocktail Party Guest.
will help them find their own answer, such as, "What do
you think that means?" Remind your child about features of a textbook that will help them locate information – the glossary or the index. Help them to notice picture captions, charts, graphs, etc., which improve comprehension.
When There Really Isn’t Any Homework
Sometimes there really isn’t any homework. But
there should always be something to do. Some other fun
activities for children that reinforce skills are reading,
creating their own newsletter or starting a book or
movie club. The Albert Wisner Public Library in
Warwick has many childrens and teens programs and
events, and they have many resources for projects,
research and enrichment reading. Some places to look
on the Internet for activity ideas for children are:
http://www.albertwisnerlibrary.org, and http://students.ed.uiuc.edu/kmotsing/490NET/bookckub/BookC
lubHome.html. For more information on tips for helping your child succeed in school, go to: http://www.parentinstitute.com.
It takes a village to raise a child, and lots of support
from parents to raise a willing, independent learner
whose success comes primarily from our nurturing at
home.
Written by Susan Ruckdeschel, Director of
English/language arts, Social Studies and Academic
Intervention Services, Warwick Valley Central School
District
Warwick Baseball Club Golf
Event a Rousing Success
Chilly fall temperatures could not stop 73
golfers from teeing off at
the first annual golf outing/fundraiser held for the
Warwick Baseball Club
(WBC) at the Mansion
Ridge Golf Club in
Monroe. Due to inclement
weather, the event had to
be rescheduled from its
original date that was set
for earlier in the season.
Following golf, nearly
100 people were in attendance at Mansion Ridge
for a cocktail hour and
dinner buffet. The evening
was made complete when a
long list of prizes and giveaways were raffled including, Cleveland woods drivers, gift baskets, sports
memorabilia, and gift certificates to many local
establishments.
"The day was a rousing success," commented
WBC President Matt
Victor. "We couldn’t have
done it without the golfers’
support." The Baseball
Club also thanked Fousta
Phelan from Mansion
Ridge for directing the
event, as well as many individual and corporate
sponsors from the area for
their generous support.
All proceeds raised by
this year’s golf outing were
a benefit to the Warwick
Baseball Club in an effort
to support youth baseball
programs throughout the
Warwick schools and community. The club is already
planning their second
annual golf event to be
held at Mansion Ridge in
September 2006.
Admiring the Shot - Warwick Baseball Club
President, Matt Victor, checks the status of his shot.