A Majestic Tree Lighting in Warwick
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A Majestic Tree Lighting in Warwick
O F F I C I A L N E W S PA P E R : Town of Warwick Village of Warwick Warwick Valley Central School District Village of Florida Florida Union Free School District Florida Public Library Albert Wisner Public Library Warwick Fire District Florida Fire District Pine Island Fire District V O LU M E 1 2 0 , N U M B E R 2 6 WA R W I C K , N E W YO R K , W E D N E S D AY, D E C E M B E R 1 , 2 0 0 4 50¢ A Majestic Tree Lighting in Warwick Residents of all ages are delighted by the tree lighting ceremony at the Old School Baptist church on Fri., Nov. 26. By Lon Tytell Chad Quackenbush of the Warwick Fire Department and Mayor Michael Newhard welcomed a huge crowd of adults and children who stood atop the grounds of the Old School Baptist Meeting House waiting for the huge Christmas tree to be lit. The brisk Friday night of Nov. 26, did not deter this anxious group, who were amazed at the lighting provided by the Warwick Fire Department. Their anticipation was also rewarded with the arrival of Santa in a fire truck, eagerly greeting each youngster with M&M's. Holiday Happenings at The Eclectic Eye The gang at The Eclectic Eye will be hosting two Holiday events this season and invite all their friends and supporters to come and ring in the season. Join in the fun on Sat., Dec. 11 at 5:30 p.m. as The Eclectic Eye hosts their third Annual Holiday Party with entertainment provided by Mike Baglione and Sue Arnowitz. Refreshments will also be served. On Fri., Dec. 17 from 5:30 p.m. – 10 p.m., the gang will host a “Men’s Night,” which is dedicated to men and their loved ones for an evening of shopping with help from “elves” and free gift wrapping. Plus all the beer and wings you can handle. To make shopping easier for loved ones, George, Jane and the rest of The Eclectic Eye have a new “Wish Book” for anyone that would like to convey the gifts they desire. “Come and enjoy,” says George. “We are very grateful for the constant and growing support from all our friends.” And, Happy Holidays to everyone from The Eclectic Eye! Entered As Second Class Matter Warwick, N.Y. 10990 Publication No.666800 Bob Demetry/The Warwick Valley Dispatch Hot chocolate served by the Warwick Fire Dept. Ladies Auxiliary sure hit the spot. The Warwick Historical Society had generously allowed the Warwick Fire Dept. and the public the use of the grounds where the tree lighting took place. Chamber Holds Poinsettia Mixer The Warwick Valley Chamber of Commerce will hold an After-Hours Business Mixer at General’s Garden Greenhouse on Sanfordville Road on Thurs., Dec. 2, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Hosts Michael and Deborah Sweeton will invite guests to judge their favorites among an impressive variety of poinsettias. Chamber members may bring a “not-yet member” for member fee of $9. R.S.V.P. to Chamber office at 986-2720. Bring your business cards! 2 WARWICK VALLEY DISPATCH, DECEMBER 1, 2004 Warwick Hunter Found Dead Timothy P. Mania, 48, a life long resident of Warwick and a bus driver, was discovered dead from a single gunshot wound on Wed., Nov. 24 near Birdsall and Cascade roads. Mania, who had been hunting alone was declared missing by his wife on Tues., Nov. 23. After Manias wife made the call to State Police, the Warwick, Chester, and Goshen Police and Fire Departments combed through the mountains later that same day, "forming a search pattern." The following morning, Mania’s body was discovered. While Mania’s death is still being investigated by State Police, limited information was available at press time. Lt. Keith Corlett from the State Police did indicate that the wound was not self inflicted and that it was not unusual for Mania to be hunting alone. Lt. Corlett also said that although Mania’s family owns a "large amount of acres" his body was not discovered on his own property. Police would not comment on whether or not they have any suspects in custody. Santa’s Toy Box Village of Warwick Meetings The Village of Warwick is collecting toys for the disadvantaged children in Orange County. Donations of new and gently used toys and games may be dropped off at Village Hall, 77 Main Street, Warwick, between 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday until Dec. 20. If you have any questions, contact Jacque Mongelli, 986-2031. The Village of Warwick Architectural Review Board Meeting will be held on Mon., Dec. 6 at 7:30 p.m. The Village of Warwick Planning Board Meeting will be held Thurs., Dec. 16 at 7:30 p.m. in Village Hall, 77 Main Street. The Village of Warwick Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting will be held Mon., Dec. 20 at 7 p.m. upstairs in the Village Hall. WVHS Early Dismissal Notice The Warwick Valley High School will be dismissing students at 10:30 a.m., on Wed., Dec. 8. The early dismissal will provide the high school faculty and administration the necessary time to further plan the Smaller Learning Communities restructuring process. Warwick Valley students will be the benefactors of this curriculum remapping effort. Warwick Police Blotter November 14 James B. Johnson, 40, and Geraldine M. Johnson, 38, of Warwick, was arrested and charged with Trespass following an incident on Jessup Rd. They were released to reappear in Town Court. November 16 Glenda Santos, 38, of Ossining, was arrested and charged with Aggravated Unlicensed Operation 3rd following an incident on Oakland Ave. She was released to reappear in Village Court. www.townofwarwick.org For Town information log onto www.townofwarwick.org or tune to Cablevision Municipal Channel 12. Seymour Gordon, Chairman of the Town’s Ag & Open Space Preservation Board, will be honored by the Town board in a ceremony on Thurs., Dec. 9 at 7:30 p.m. at the beginning of the regular Town Board meeting. Seymour, the heart and soul of PDR in Warwick, will be honored with the unveiling of a plaque enshrining his dedication to the program as well as a listing of all the farms protected through his leadership. All are welcomed and refreshments will be served following the ceremony. The Albert Wisner Public Library Board of Trustees will meet for their monthly meeting on Tues., Dec. 14. The meeting begins at 7 p.m. and will be held at the Library, 2 Colonial Avenue, Warwick. The Public is welcome. November 18 Julie M. Brady, 24, of Warwick, was arrested and charged with Aggravated Unlicensed Operation 3rd following an incident on Main St. She was released to reappear in Village Court. A public hearing entitled Creation of a Backup Drainage District for Westview Estates will be held on Thurs., Dec. 9 at 7 p.m. in the Warwick Town Hall. Library Meeting Set for Dec. 14 November 20 Margaret Mann, 43, of Greenwood Lake, was arrested and charged with Aggravated Unlicensed Operation 3rd following an incident on Lakes Rd. She was released to reappear in Town Court. November 21 Keith J. Rubel, 33, of Fort Myers, FL was arrested and charged with Driving While Intoxicated and Aggravated Unlicensed Operation 1st following an incident on State Hwy 94. He was arraigned before Hon. Barlet and remanded to the Orange County Jail in lieu of $5,000 bail. November 17 Nicole McElroy, 26, of Monroe, was arrested and charged with Criminal Trespass 2nd, Endangering the Welfare of a Child, and Harassment 2nd following an incident on Sterling Place. She was released to reappear in Town Court. Dennis M. Gaffney, 30, of Greenwood Lake, was arrested and charged with Criminal Mischief 3rd, Harassment 2nd, and Menacing 2nd following an incident on Sterling Place. He was released to reappear in Town Court. separates • dresses • lingerie • accessories Optimize Your Health through mind, body and spirit Achieve optimal wellness through the development of physical, emotional, psychological and behavioral health. jockey hollow road warwick ny By Michael P. Sweeton Warwick Town Supervisor Chapter 680 of the Laws of 2002 enacted General Municipal Law §209-cc, requiring the annual reporting of the presence of wild animals. Pursuant to this law, each person owning, possessing or harboring a wild animal as set forth in §209cc must report its presence to the Town Clerk’s office on or before April 1 of each year. Reporting forms and a list of the common names of wild animals to be reported can be obtained in the Town Clerk’s office. Call 986-1124. November 22 Herbert Schwartz, 71, of Highland Mills, was arrested and charged with Disorderly Conduct, Harassment 2nd, and Leaving the Scene of a Personal Injury Accident following an incident on State Hwy 94. He was released on $50 bail to reappear in Town Court. Robert P. Hall, 67, of Vernon, NJ was arrested and charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 5th and Aggravated Unlicensed Operation 3rd following an incident State Hwy 17A. He was arraigned before Hon. Barlet and remanded to the Orange County Jail in lieu of $1,500 bail. open daily in december monfri sat sun SUPERVISOR’S CORNER The Source of the Healing Arts 14 West Street, Warwick, NY 10990 • 845-986-1179 The next regular meeting of the Town Board will be held on Thurs., Dec. 9 at 7:30 p.m. in the Warwick Town Hall, 132 Kings Highway. November 24 A 19-year-old male from Little Falls, NJ was arrested and charged with Aggravated Unlicensed Operation 3rd following an incident on State Hwy 17A. He was released on $50 bail to reappear in Town Court. Matthew J. Tangredi, 29, of Newburgh, was arrested and charged with Aggravated Unlicensed Operation 3rd following an incident on State Hwy 94. He was released to reappear in Town Court. November 25 Christopher Cosimano, 21 and Nicholas Weslowski, 24, both from Warwick, was arrested and charged with Disorderly Conduct following an incident on Spring St. Both were released to reappear in Village Court. Love at First Sight, Guaranteed! WARWICK VALLEY DISPATCH, DECEMBER 1, 2004 3 Warwick’s Young Artists Express Their Reflections of a Different Kind of Hero By Eileen Patterson Each year the Warwick PTA encourages students in all grade levels to pursue artistic expression through participation in its annual national Reflections Program. The program offers students the opportunity to create works of art for fun and recognition. Students submit original works of art in four areas: literature, musical composition, photography, and the visual arts (which includes art forms such as drawing, painting, print making, and collage). The Reflections Program challenges students to create art that supports a specific theme. Themes are selected from thousands of ideas submitted by students to National PTA’s Reflections Program Theme Search. Past themes have included “Dare to Discover…” and “If I Could Give the World A Gift…,” “Imagine That…,” and “Exploring New Beginnings….” The theme for 2004-05 is “A Different Kind of Hero”. The Reflections Program was started in 1969 by then Colorado PTA President Mary Lou Anderson. The impetus behind the program is the belief that creating art is a valuable learning process. The National PTA says, “Artistic exploration and expression enhance and develop intellectual, social, and physical skills. When children express themselves through words, pictures, music, photography, and other art forms, they grow intellectually. They learn to analyze their thoughts, feelings, and ideas; learn to look at things, people, and experiences in a fresh and exciting way; and become more interested in the ideas and works of others. Parents, teachers, and community members all play a critical role in fostering a positive learning environment for children.” Participation in the Reflections Program is organized by school grade. Student works are critiqued against others in the same grade division. This allows recognition and judging of artwork by appropriate developmental age and skill levels. Entries are first judged at the local level, where selected works are chosen to represent the PTA at each subsequent level district, region, and then state. Once entries reach the state level, the state PTA may select entries to submit to National PTA. Awards of Excellence and Awards of Merit are recognized at the annual National PTA Convention and displayed in a virtual gallery on National PTA’s website. The students in Warwick are fortunate to have many local artists working in literature, musical composition, photography, and visual arts fields. Art and music teachers, fine artists, photographers and a member of the library staff all volunteered to judge entries submitted by Warwick students. The top three entries in each category will advance to the Regional Level which is judged in early January. In the 2003–04 Reflections Program, a Warwick student, Theodore Gerstein advanced to the State level. All of the Warwick Reflections entries will be displayed in shop windows in the Village during the month of February. In addition, the Gallery at the Port of Call on Main Street will kick off the shop window exhibit with a special showing in early February. From The Mayor’s Office By Mayor Michael Newhard Village of Warwick www.villageofwarwick.org There has been frustration on both ends with the annual leaf pickup. Residents are angry that their leaves are not picked up in a timely manner. The difficulties faced are many. In some cases there are 150-200 bags per residence in any given neighborhood. The bags are taken to a mulching operation and each bag has to be cup open. The process is time consuming and labor intense. Meanwhile, other duties cannot be neglected – road patching, water main breaks, park maintenance, etc. Our crew will be out at full tilt. We apologize for the inconvenience. The Village of Warwick will be participating in the Annual Toy Drive sponsored by the Dept. of Parks, Recreation and Conservation of Orange County for disadvantaged children in the county beginning Mon., Nov. 29th through Mon., Dec. 20th. New and clean used toys and games may be dropped off at Village Hall Mon. through Fri. between 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. The Village has new water billing software which will change the format for water billing. Customers will now receive a postcard instead of the carbon envelope received in the past. Please be watchful when you receive your mail. Warwick in Bloom continues to meet on a monthly basis. This is a great committee of volunteers. Anyone interested in participating, please call Heidi at 986-7310. The first step in the Reflections competition is to be judged locally. Warwick's volunteer judges are (front row, from left): Melinda Burgard, Louise Simpson, and Darlene Wilson. 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The Dispatch is the official paper for the Town of Warwick; Villages of Warwick and Florida; the Warwick Valley Central School District; the Florida Union Free School District; Warwick, Pine Island and Florida Fire District; Albert Wisner Public Library and the Florida Public Library. Visit our website: www.wvdispatch.com. Dispatch Newspaper Available Online You can use the internet to read a free electronic version of The Warwick Valley Dispatch. Visit www.warwickinfo.net, and click on the Warwick Valley Dispatch link. You will be taken to a preview page of the current weekly edition, available for download in Adobe PDF format. Letters to the Editor We welcome Letters to the Editor. All letters should be approximately 400 words or less due to space limitations. For verification purposes, letters must be signed with full name and telephone number. Anonymous or unsigned letters will not be published. Letters may also be edited for length. 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Letters may be mailed to the Warwick Valley Dispatch, P.O. Box 594, Warwick, NY 10990, or faxed to 987-1180. Letters may also be emailed to: editor@wvdispatch.com Letter was ‘Out of Bounds’ Editor, I seldom reply to replies, but Mr. Mocarsky last week was out of bounds. For the record, I do not "hate Bush." Radically disagreeing with someone and hating them are two different things. I am quite capable of doing the first without succumbing to the second. Let me add gently that I am also capable of defending my positions without resorting to thought-blocking labels and shibboleths like "unpatriotic, un-American, anti-Christian" or "against freedom" or by attacking someone's professionalism and faith from a position of ignorance. Anyone who knows me can tell you it is even sillier to say that I "hate Christians." I am myself a practicing, believing Christian. As such I deeply resent the attempts of the Christian right to hijack that broad and charitable faith within the confines of their narrow, exclusionary definitions much the same way that Islamic extremists try to hijack that peaceable and tolerant faith with their homicidal rage. Yes, I do fear that the Christian Right wants to transform our democratic republic into a theocracy and I would oppose this to the death with the same vigor I would oppose either a right wing or a left wing dictator. This has everything to do with loving freedom and nothing to do with hate. Finally, I am also quite capable of distinguishing opinion from fact and the appropriate forums for each. Anyone who is worried about my objectivity and fairness in the classroom is welcome to visit it or talk to my students. Nothing dribbles in my classroom and no one gets away with substituting rhetoric for fact or any other kind of intellectual sloppiness. For instance, I did not say we were becoming a Taliban state. I said if we don't start challenging the rhetoric of the Christian right we will end up sounding like the Christian Taliban. You don't think Bush is wrong? Fine. Show me the facts but skip the rhetoric and personal attacks. I will defend your right to express your opinions, however unpopular, and to argue them fairly with the same vigor I defend my own. ANNE RUSZKIEWICZ Police, Ambulance & St. Anthony Hospital Save Child’s Life Editor, Seven months ago my son, Sean, had to be rushed to the emergency room at St. Anthony's Hospital. This was a very traumatic experience for myself and my family. However, the caring people in the Warwick Valley Community made a difficult situation more bearable. It is a parent's worst nightmare to have to call 911, but I am so thankful to have someone to turn to in the middle of a crisis. The 911 volunteer told my mother and I exactly what to do, and reassured us that help was on the way. The Warwick Police Department and the Warwick Ambulance Community Service were the best help any mother could ask for. They knew exactly what to do to help Sean as well as comfort my family and me . They had such a caring way about them, as if it were their own child who was in crisis. They will never know how much their kindness meant to me and my family. After help arrived, all I wanted was to get to the hospital. The minute I walked into St. Anthony's Emergency Room I felt like I was receiving special treatment. The staff did not look at Sean as just a patient. They understood that this fourteen month old baby was my life; and they would do anything to make it stay that way. While the doctors administered tests on Sean, people shared their own emergency stories. I know it was their way of telling me I was not alone. Thank goodness Sean is doing well. I do not like to think about that horrible day in April. However, when I do look back I am thankful for the Warwick Valley Community. It was their love, patience and understanding that helped me get through one of the hardest times in my life. CAROLINE QUIN Warwick Seniors Enjoy Halloween Bash The Warwick Valley Senior Citizens Club had a grand time at their annual Halloween Party on Oct. 27 in Town Hall. The costume contest was a huge success and was judged by Supervisor Michael Sweeton. Prizes were awarded and sandwiches, salads, veggies, cider, coffee and donuts were served thanks to the donations from generous merchants. All of the seniors received a special memento such as flowers, pumpkins, cider, apples, or lollipops. A great time was had by all of the seniors, who look forward to next year’s party. Having a ball are Julia Buscaglia, Kay Griffin and Amanda Martinez. WARWICK VALLEY DISPATCH, DECEMBER 1, 2004 5 Warwick Women Take Big Strides for ‘Timothy’s Law’ By Eileen Patterson At 1 p.m. on Thurs., Nov. 18, Alexandra Zimmerman walked across a finish line of sorts. She left from Warwick Valley High School on Sat., Nov. 13 and five days later arrived at the steps of the Capitol building in Albany to join hundreds of people at a rally in support of Timothy’s Law. Alexandra’s journey began, six years ago, when she learned of the death of her classmate, Robin Jane Desrats. Although Alexandra and Robin were classmates at Warwick Valley High School in 1998, they did not know each other nor did they realize that they had something in common – they both suffered with mental illness. The illness ultimately was more than Robin could bear and she completed suicide in the beginning of her senior year. In 2001 Alexandra became aware of another teenager, Timothy O’Clair, who had suffered the same fate. Timothy lived with his family in Schenectady, NY. At the time of his suicide, Timothy was 13 years old. The O’Clairs learned of their son’s illness in 1996 and sought help. With referrals from their pediatrician, the family began to address Timothy’s mental health needs. It wasn’t long before they ran into financial roadblocks for Timothy’s psychological care. Their insurance plan covered a limited amount of visits and the family simply could not afford to keep up with the visits. Desperate for help for their son and afraid of his worsening rage, they decided to place him in foster care. In New York State, when a child goes into foster care, they automatically become eligible for Medicaid, which will pay, at taxpayer expense, for all of the services insurance companies do not cover. After nine months of treatment for Timothy, the State and the family decided he could return home while they waited for a residential placement spot in a state program to open up. In June of 2000 Timothy was admitted to Northeast Parent Child Society. He was there from June of 2000 until January of 2001 when he returned home to begin outpatient work on his illness. Three months later, he succumbed to the illness and committed suicide. The O’Clairs used every resource available to them, and they could not get enough medical attention to save Timothy. In response to his death, the family began a campaign to create a law, Timothy’s Law, which would require insurance companies to provide more comprehensive coverage for children and adults suffering with mental illness. They strive for equal mental health benefits that are now mandated in most states. This law would require insurance companies to offer mental health benefits that are on par with other health benefits with respect to plan features such as co-payments, deductibles, annual and lifetime caps, limits on covered THE CARD SPOT Hallmark Cards and Gifts Counter Cards Ornaments Boxed Holiday Cards Plush Animals & More 845-986-3324 54 MAIN STREET, WARWICK LLC Bobolink Dairy & Bakeyard Jonathan & Nina White cheesemakers Artisanal RawMilk Cheeses from grassfed cows Woodfired Rustic Breads No Pasone ture ever raisedaccused meats the class of being early Looking for the perfect birds while theyholiday were gift? in We ship! 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This meeting took place October 8 - the anniversary of Robin’s death. When Alexandra called Robin’s mother later that evening to introduce herself and to share the idea, Jane Desrat’s informed Alexandra of the coincidence. Feeling connected and mutually driven, Jane and Alexandra began a friendship which both feel will last a lifetime. Alexandra walked 120 miles in five days to support the enactment of Timothy’s Law in New York State. Jane Desrats walked with Alexandra, she drove the support van and the two spent the hours talking about Robin and the need for this law. “Together we agreed we need to be open about the experience of what happened with Robin. In order to help others, we need to overcome the stigma of suicide and the stigma still attached to mental illness,” said Jane. Mrs. Desrats and her husband have been working in the mental health field for over 30 years and Robin’s identical twin sister, Renee is now completing her degree in social work. “I do not believe anybody in our society is unaffected by mental health,” said Jane. “We should be able to talk about it, because none of us go untouched by it.” The New York State Legislature has not yet passed Timothy’s Law. The supporters of Timothy’s Law urge New Yorkers to contact their legislative representative. For more information about Timothy’s Law, log onto www.timothyslaw.org. Is your HOLIDAY GIFT wrapped but NOT COVERED? We understand just how much you want them to smile when they unwrap your special gift. And they’ll keep smiling when they learn that their precious gift is properly insured if lost, misplaced, or stolen. For more information about the peace of mind high-value coverage can bring, call us at 986-1177 ext 303 or visit at www.seely–durland.com. 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After these matters were discussed the Board proceeded with an “Amendment of Authorization for Payment of Fingerprinting.” The Florida Union Free School District authorized the Superintendent to expend an amount not to exceed $74 for the Fingerprinting process for individuals employed by the District in circumstances where the annual base salary will be less than $25,000, or when the weekly standard work schedule will be less than twenty hours. This is an effort to reimburse 100% those individuals required to be finger printed by law to work. The Board also authorized the Superintendent to execute the letter of agreement between the District and AFLAC, NY (replacing Myles Financial as the provider of section 125 flexible benefits), with a commencement date of Jan. 1, 2005. Regarding Capital Funds and Increase Limits on Fixed Assets, they were resolved as follows: The Florida Union Free School District close out all of the old Capital Fund Projects with an excess of $6,971.72 plus additional interest earned in November 2004. This excess funding will be transferred to the Debt Service Fund to pay for outstanding debt. Regarding the Fixed Assets, the Florida District is increasing the limits on fixed assets effective July 1, 2004 to the following: Furniture, Fixtures and equipment to $5,000 and buildings/structures to $20,000.00. A motion was approved to accept the emergency transportation bid award of Tri-Star Transport Corp. at $184 per diem for the Sacred Heart route, for the period of Nov. 3 to Dec. 17. They also voted to authorize the Business Assistant to pay the New York State Retirement bill prior to Dec. 15. The students of Golden Hill Elementary School reached out to help other children around the world. Many volunteered to Trick or Treat for UNICEF (United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund). Pictured here are members of the fifth grade Student Council. Together with the help of other members of the fifth grade classes, the money was counted and the grand total was an amazing $935.00! The donation will help provide children in 158 countries and territories with medicine and immunization, nutrition, clean water, and sanitation, education, and emergency relief. Golden Hill is proud of their students’ participation in helping others in need. In doing so, they have learned a valuable lesson on the importance of being kind and caring global citizens. Florida Lions & Teresa’s Toadstool Team-up for a Worthy Cause By Colleen McAvey Things may have been cold and damp on the morning of Sun., Dec. 28, but inside Teresa's Toadstool at the Florida Lion's Club Breakfast everything was warm, cozy, friendly and scrumptious. For the past seven years Teresa Yanosh's Toadstool restaurant has assisted in holding the Lion's Club Fundraiser for the new “SAFE Recreation Equipment” for the children of Florida. President of the Lion's Club, Joe Coleman, said that the Lion's club has pledged to raise $10,000 to purchase the playground equipment for the Walter Sturr Park in Florida. "We have received a Grant from the NYS Lion's Foundation in the amount of $5,000 and we have to match it," said Coleman. Mayor Jim Pawliczek, who was selling the tickets at the door further stated, "We have raised $8,500 prior to today’s fundraiser and we are hoping that with the efforts of Teresa's Toadstool and the customer’s today we will make it." The Lion's Club is generally involved in fundraising that goes to those who are sight and hearing impaired. Besides collecting old and new eye glasses, the Lion's Club will refurbish the much needed aids and then pass them to people in our own community and as far away as Third World Countries. They also help fund Camp Bager and Camp for the Hearing Impaired, the Eye Institute, assisted listening devices and Sight First, an organization that helps individuals who may be in danger of loosing their sight. This particular event would not be possible without the constant effort and generosity of Teresa’s Toadstool, and particularly the efforts of Teresa Yanosh, Karen Babcock, Christine Hicks and Patricia Mealey (MOM) who volunteered all their time to cook, serve, and greet hungry customers. If anyone was not able to make the breakfast but would like to help the children of Florida play safe and free, please send donations to: Florida's Lion's Club, P.O. Box 43, Florida, NY. Village of Florida By Mayor Jim Pawliczek This article is my way of communicating with you, the residents of the Village of Florida. Any opinions expressed are strictly my own. On Fri., Dec. 3 at 4 p.m. at the Village Hall, the lighting of the Village Christmas tree is taking place. Come join in the singing, led by students from the Golden Hill Elementary School. Expect a visit from Santa. THE PASSING OF AN ERA Everyone knew him. Everyone admired him. Known to most as “John, the barber,” this man of humble beginnings chose to live his life and love his family and friends in humble style right up to the end. Saturday, Nov. 27 our community laid him to rest. His name was John Broncacchio. For 46 years, John was as much a fixture in his barbershop as was the chair, vanity table and various tools he used in his trade. Like the rising of the sun each day, you could expect to see him in his shop, giving someone a haircut, sweeping up the debris, and sometimes, but only in later years, taking a little snooze between customers. It was very common for people to stop by just to say “hello”, especially Congressman Ben Gilman, who never failed to visit John for a chat every time he was in the area. A member of the original Florida Chamber of Commerce, John was named Citizen of the Year in 2002. He was a great listener, to which his customers can attest, and even when a heated discussion broke out amongst them, John never had a harsh word toward any person or situation. More likely, he would lend a charming smile to the situation, calmly shrugging his shoulders a little, promoting an air of harmony. Never one to offer many opinions, you knew by his actions that he was always on the right side of truth and integrity. He was alert and astute right up to his retirement over a year ago. John was a good friend and neighbor. We miss him and will never forget him. Serving a delicious breakfast and supporting a good cause are: (from left) Karen Babcock, Teresa Yanosh, and Christine Hicks. Not present for photo is MOM, Patricia Mealey. OCHS ORCHARD Little Bit of Specializing in Homegrown & Local Produce Pine Island APPLES AVAILABLE FOR SHIPPING: One Layer & Two Layers • Gala • Cortland • Empire McIntosh • Jonagold • Golden & Red Delicious Crispin /Mutsu • Stamin/Winesap • Pears Gifts for All Occassions Poinsettias Fresh Flowers Featuring a Full Line of Glass Ornaments Willow Tree Angels Jim Shore and much more... COLLECTIBLES Open 7 Days a Week 651 County Route 1, Pine Island, NY Next to the Jolly Onion • 845-258-7122 We Have Video Rentals Vegetables in Season: Winter Squash • Indian Corn • Onions Peanut Butter Almond & Cashew Butter • Sauces • Dressings • Eggs Fresh Baked Pies & Donuts on Weekends Available in our Road Stand: Jams, Jellies & Many Condiments ‘To Tickle Your Tummy’ Route 94 • Warwick NY • (845)986-1591 Daily Hours, Mon.-Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4:30 WARWICK VALLEY DISPATCH, DECEMBER 1, 2004 7 Healthy Plan with a Sugar Loaf Twist Meghan Flanagan By Nancy Owen “A healthy infrastructure plan with a Sugar Loaf twist” is how the SUNY students described their preliminary recommendations to the Sugar Loaf community at the last open forum held on Sat., Nov. 20. The program, which was attended by approximately 75 residents and politicians, included a slide show showing the effect of some of the students’ recommendations on the main shopping area of the craft village as well as the new developments. One of the goals is to unify the community; neither separating the craft stores from the developments or vice versa. Councilperson Cindy Smith sees this as a “work in progress; (it is) no longer a vision but a real project,” that could take several years to complete. Based on several comments from residents there are still a lot of decisions to make about what ideas will be instituted and which will not. The complete preliminary report will be available for review on or about Dec. 6 on the students’ website: www.albany.edu/gp/sugarloaf/index,html. County Executive Edward Diana promised $7,000 in a county grant applied for by Smith and Steven Neuhaus, the newest member of Chester’s Town Council. Neuhaus noted that Chester has received about $20,000 in grant money every year for the past ten years but this year he anticipates grant money in the neighborhood of $750,000. Priorities which were delineated at previous meetings (Sept. 11 and Oct. 16) include pedestrian walkways, parking, street lighting, traffic calming, improve gateways, parks and public places, public restrooms, and water and drainage. The three focus areas selected Main St., new neighborhoods and open space which were all addressed during this program. Personalized sidewalks, dynamic crosswalks, roundabouts, street furniture and “walking buses” were among the more interesting suggestions. The Town of Chester voted to “buy the farm” on the left side of Kings Highway as you approach Sugar Loaf from 17M to keep some open space. Better signage was encouraged, to indicate the by-pass, and directions to the craft village. Katy, a health major, plans to research the possibility of grants available for “bike and hike trails” and stated that this was a good time to apply for government funding. Basically the visionaries would like to fund the projects through grants and special funds, having as little impact on homeowners, as possible. Probably the most important message that came out of this program was that now is the time for Sugar Loaf residents, politicians and craft shop owners to look at the proposals and decide which ones will work for them and which will not. As one student put it, “there are positive and negative aspects of each idea and it is up to the Town to decide what is most important.” Jeff Olson, the students’ faculty advisor, suggested starting by drawing sidewalks in the developments and leaving a porch light on in each house until pedestrian scale lighting can be purchased. He further suggested that contests to design and decorate the streets and a special day to celebrate Sugar Loaf Mountain could unify the community in its efforts. This photo was taken near the train tracks in Sugar Loaf. To calm traffic and provide a safe environment for Sugar Loaf, students proposed sidewalks and a crosswalk near the train tracks in Sugar Loaf. A Sanfordville Thanksgiving The Pilgrims and Native Americans celebrated as one, giving thanks for their gifts and feasting on turkey, native vegetables and pumpkin pie. No, this is not the first Thanksgiving, but the Thanksgiving celebration of Mrs. Kennedy’s second grade class at Sanfordville Elementary in Warwick. The class of seven-year-olds, re-enacted the first Thanksgiving on Tues., Nov. 23 with a homemade feast and celebration. The children also wore traditional costumes that they made themselves, played Native American games, and most important of all, gave thanks. GREENS: BALSAM BOXWOOD INCENSE CEDAR & OTHER UNIQUE VARIETIES GRAVE BLANKETS SWAGS CUSTOM DECORATIONS PAPERWHITES CYCLAMEN AMARYLLIS HOLLY at Techni Growers Greenhouse (845) 986-5572 Rt. 94 & Sanfordville Rd. • Warwick, NY Holiday Hours: Sun.-Thur. 9-5; Fri.-S. 9-6 www.generalsgarden.com THE SWEETON’S NEW BOOK “CHRISTMAS TREES & HOLIDAY GREENS” MAKES A GREAT HOLIDAY GIFT CHRISTMAS TREES • POINSETTIAS • WREATHS PLEASE JOIN US AS WE CELEBRATE THE SEASON AT OUR HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE Thur. Dec 2, from 4:30p.m. to 7:00p.m. Holiday Decorations • Enjoy Wine and Cheese Vote for your favorite Poinsetta & Receive 10% OFF all Purchases that evening. Make a Kissing Ball December 8th $40 per person call for reservations and details. 8 WARWICK VALLEY DISPATCH, DECEMBER 1, 2004 Stamps That Raise Social Awareness Make a Difference Submitted By the Pine Island Post Office The Postal Service™ delivers the mail, address by address, community by community, coast to coast. But this organization and its employees also deliver for their cities, towns and neighborhoods in a wide range of other socially responsible ways. Postal employees donate life-saving bone marrow through the National Marrow Donor Program to help others fight life-threatening blood disorders such as leukemia and aplastic anemia, as well as certain immune system and genetic disorders cancer and other deadly illnesses. Locally and nationally, postal employees call attention to one of our country’s most commonly reported public health problems – dog bites, which injure or kill thousands of children and adults each year. In partnership with ADVO, Inc., and the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC), the Postal Service supports the "America’s Looking For Its Missing Children program," which has been recognized as one of the nation’s most effective public service initiatives and credited with helping to locate 126 missing children since 1985. And through postage stamps, the Postal Service helps to raise funding and awareness for important social issues. The U.S. Postal Service currently has three 45-cent fundraising or "semipostal" stamps available for purchase at your Post Office™, online at "Collectors Corner" at www.usps.com/shop and by phone at 1 800 STAMP-24: the Breast Cancer Research stamp, the Heroes of 2001 stamp, and the Stop Family Violence stamp. The price of a semipostal stamp covers the First-Class single-piece postage rate in effect at the time of purchase, plus an amount to fund causes that the Postal Service determines to be in the national public interest and appropriate. By law, revenue from sales (net of postage and the reasonable costs of the Postal Service) is to be transferred to a selected executive agency or agencies. Breast Cancer Research Stamp The Breast Cancer Research semipostal stamp was issued on July 29, 1998, at a first day ceremony held in the White House. It was the first semipostal in U.S. history. The stamp has raised about $38 million for breast cancer research. By law, 70 percent of the net amount raised is given to the National Institutes of Health and 30 percent is given to the Medical Research Program at the Department of Defense. Stamps Raise Social Awareness Designed by Ethel Kessler of Bethesda, Md., the stamp features the phrases, "Fund the Fight" and "Find a Cure" and an illustration of a mythical "goddess of the hunt" by Whitney Sherman of Baltimore. Heroes of 2001 Stamp The Heroes of 2001 semipostal stamp was issued on Winery’s Music Series ‘Uncorked & Unplugged’ Warwick Valley Winery Distillery & Orchards is featuring a special event on Fri., Dec. 17, entitled Celtic Solstice with Iona. Admission is $18 with RSVP; $20 at the door. The doors open at 7 p.m. with a bistro style menu and showtime is 8:30 p.m. Afternoon Series 2 – 5 p.m.* Dec. 4 - Cavern – New Folk Dec. 5 - Larry Amato – Fingerstyle Blues Dec. 11 - Suzy Arnowitz – Americans Dec. 12 - Too Human – Eclectic with a grove Dec. 18 - Dan Lavole & Chip Robertson – Contemporory Folk Dec. 19 - Peter Karp – Rock & Blues Dec. 25 - Closed Dec. 26 - Kevin Craig – 60’s & 70’s *No cover charge. Wine education and tasting available during regular winery hours and a bistro style menu is available at all events. The winery is located at 114 Little York Rd., Warwick, 258-4858; website: www.wvwinery.com. Café Samaya’s Next Wine Tasting & Georgian Buffet Café Samaya will host its next wine tasting of its Georgian wines on Thursday evening, Dec. 9 from 7 – 9 p.m. A Georgian buffet – all you like of a generous assortment of dishes from the café menu will be provided as well. Cost is $25 and the event will be at the café at 18 Main Street in Warwick. Call 986-9200 for information and reservations. A prize drawing will be held – the winner can choose a bottle of their preferred wine. The earlier wine and Georgian food evenings at Café Samaya were so well received that the next event was already in demand. The buffet table was continuously replenished with a generous assortment of Café Samaya’s tasty Georgian dishes. The wines, new to most in attendance, included both white and red, dry and semi-sweet. By common consensus the food alone was more than worth the visit, attested by the attendance of some nonwine drinkers. During its 5000-year history the Georgian wine culture has developed hundreds of distinct varieties of grapes used in their wines. Importing of these wines into the United States began only relatively recently and names such as Saperavi, Kindzmarauli, Akhasheni, Tsinandali, Tvishi and Khvanchkara are still unfamiliar to most people. In addition to some fine dry wines the Georgian wine culture has produced a large number of fruity wines with more natural sweetness, that are less sweet, more interesting and complex than “sweet” wines more commonly thought of as dessert wines. These have good body and are a very good compliment to a meal. Tis’ the Season for Gingerbread Girls and Boys Enter your homemade gingerbread girl or boy in our contest. All entries will be displayed in our windows. Holiday prizes will be awarded to the most creative entries! Ages 4 to 14. Cookie cutters available for purchase in our Kitchen section. Entry deadline: Thursday, Dec. 9th* Drop off your entry @ Newhard’s by 5p.m. Winners announced at noon Dec. 12th! Good luck and happy holidays to all. *Place name and phone number on back of entry. NEWHARD’S • THE HOME SOURCE 3 9 M A I N S T R E E T, WA RW I C K • 845-986-4544 June 7, 2002, at a first day ceremony held at Battery Park in New York City. It helps raise funds to provide assistance to the families of relief personnel killed or permanently disabled in the line of duty in connection with the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. The stamp has raised $9 million. The net amount raised is given to the Federal Emergency Management Agency for distribution to the appropriate recipients. A detail of photographer Thomas E. Franklin’s famous photograph of three firemen raising the U.S. flag at "ground zero" in New York City is depicted on the stamp. Derry Noyes of Washington DC was the art director for the stamp. Stop Family Violence In Oct. 2003, the Postal Service issued the Stop Family Violence semipostal to raise funds for domestic violence programs. The Department of Health and Human Services is the executive agency that will receive and distribute the funds. For the stamp, art director Carl T. Herrman selected a heart-wrenching drawing by a young girl showing a child crying outside her home. The simple but poignant drawing was photographed by Philip Channing, a photographer based in California. For more information, visit your local Post Office or visit: http://www.usps.com/communications/community/semipostals.htm. Celebration of Agriculture & Science Cornell Cooperative Extension of Orange County will hold its 89th Annual Meeting at the Harness Racing Museum, 240 Main Street, Goshen Mon., Dec. 6 at 7 p.m. The meeting will feature "A Celebration of 100 Years of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) at Cornell University and 2004 Program Highlights. The business meeting agenda includes the election of the Board of Directors. The candidates are: John Ruszkiewicz, Marie Pulvirent, Deborah deJong, Vincent Odock, Deborah L. Palen. Participants will enjoy a dessert table and assorted beverages. Donation $10. For information or RSVP call Jackie Mundy 344-1234. Community Choral Society to Present Winter Concert The Community Choral Society will present its Winter Concert, "Winter Reflections," on Dec. 12 at 3 p.m. The program features Vivaldi’s Magnificat and other classical and popular pieces as well as their popular sing-a-long. The concert will be presented at St. Thomas Episcopal Church on Route 94 in Vernon. Refreshments will be served after the concert. Tickets for the show are $5. Children under 12 are admitted free. The Community Choral Society is led by director Dr. David Crone of Warwick and accompanied by Eleanore O’Mara of Vernon, N.J. For additional information call 973-764-3427. WARWICK VALLEY DISPATCH, DECEMBER 1, 2004 9 Warwick Festival of Trees to Benefit SACH Mary Gener, a proud senior and a resident at Mount Alverno Center in Warwick would love to have everyone stop by to see the Christmas tree that she designed and decorated. Although the annual “Winding Through Warwick” Holiday House Tour, scheduled for Sat., Dec. 4, is sold out, its companion holiday season event, the Festival of Trees, will still be open to the public, free of charge, until Sun., Dec. 12. An assortment of holiday trees, designed and decorated by Mt. Alverno staff, residents, their families and others in the community, will be on display in the lobby of the Center every day from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Admission is free and visitors will have an opportunity to purchase any of the trees through silent auction bidding. “I could never pick a favorite tree,” said Kathie Deak, Director of Mt. Alverno Center. “Everyone is so Mount Alverno resident Mary Gener proudly displays the Christmas tree beautiful.” that she designed and decorated. Mt. Alverno Center, a New York State approved Adult Home with an Mount Alverno Center and Schervier Pavilion. Assisted Living Program, is part of the Warwick Campus of “We wish to thank all the members of this year’s Bon Secours Charity Health System. The facility shares that Holiday House Tour and Festival of Trees Planning Campus with St. Anthony Community Hospital and the Committees for their dedication and hard work,” said Leah Schervier Pavilion Skilled Nursing facility. Cerkvenik, Executive Vice President/Administrator of St. Proceeds from both the annual “Winding Through Anthony Community Hospital. “And we thank all our Warwick” Holiday House Tour and the “Festival of Trees” ‘Winding Through Warwick’ sponsors and ticket holders at Mt. Alverno will be used to purchase new equipment, for supporting this event and thereby helping us provide provide community healthcare programs and make vital the best possible healthcare in our community.” improvements at St. Anthony Community Hospital, Provident Bank Reveals New Identity & Brand Platform Provident Bank, a leading commercial lender in the Hudson Valley, has unveiled a new identity and brand platform with the help of TippingSprung, a brand consultancy based in New York City. “After completing three acquisitions in the past two years, we see our new brand identity as a major strategic initiative to show our employees, customers, and shareholders how the bank has evolved,” said George Strayton, President and CEO of Provident Bank. At the heart of the Provident Bank identity is a new symbol, the Building Opportunities mark. Composed of interconnecting blocks, it expresses the bank’s connection to the community and also suggests growth and stability, recalling Rockland County’s heritage as a major brickmaking center. The new signature colors are Provident Purple, a soothing, deep color that expresses professional- ism and depth, and Warm Red, energetic and warm, conveying passion and confidence. The new identity will replace the green triangle logo used since 1994. Research in Rockland and Orange Counties revealed that the triangle looked outdated and conveyed a staid savings-and-loan image. Provident Bank’s new identity was formally introduced to its employees at an all hands meeting on Nov. 2. Signage will be in place February 2005, along with the full roll-out of the identity on all materials from stationery to ATMs and Web site. Goshen • Katmandu GEMS, JEWELS, AND EXOTICS OF KASHMIR AND THE HIMALAYAS Tibetan Thangkas Gods, Goddesses Statues of Museum Quality Meditation Items Bells, Singing Bowls, Malas, Incense Fine Kashmir Hand Embroidered Shawls Master Crafted Wood & Stone Carvings Handcrafted Silver Jewelry Exotic Bags of All Sizes and Shapes & Other Exotic Art Objects 15-20 % OFF All Silver Jewelry 40% OFF on Pashmina Shawls With this Coupon • Offer expires December 8, 2004 MUCH OF OUR INVENTORY IS ON SALE! Gallery Hours M-F, 10AM-6:30PM • Sat., 10AM-5PM • Sunday by Appointment 845-294-2030 99 W. Main St. Goshen • pinjani@frontiennet.net THE ULTIMATE GIFT SHOP Your Holiday Shopping Starts Here Featuring Polish Pottery • Willow Tree & Debbie Mum Collections • Exquisite Jewelry & more... DEC. 3RD - TREE LIGHTING Stop in for refreshments and relax while you shop A Fish Out of Water Family Dentistry New Gift Items Arriving Daily Personal Shopping Available After Hours - Call for Appointment Eugene A. Tomosivitch, D.D.S Leonard G. Episcopio, D.D.S 20 North Main St., Florida, NY 10921 • Open Wed-Sun • • • Children - A Specialty • State of the Art Dental Equipment and Diagnostic Tools • • Nitrous Oxide Sedation • Most Insurance Plans Accepted 845-651-0155 Cordial and Friendly Staff Relaxed and Comfortable Operatories Emergencies and New Patients Welcome Extended Office Hours (including Saturdays) 31 Oakland Avenue, Warwick, NY Call Today - (845) 986-2929 at The Eclectic Eye Garage gifts asian antiques odds & ends unusual furniture & more... 18 Railroad Ave.Warwick, NY 10990 845-986-5520 • 845-258-8222 10 WARWICK VALLEY DISPATCH, DECEMBER 1, 2004 Holiday Shopping Guide for Sugar Loaf, NY By Michael McVey EXOTIC TREASURES FROM THE WEST RIGHT HERE IN SUGAR LOAF! Find That Unusual One-of-a-Kind Piece Among Our Large and Varied Collection Full Collection of Amy Brown Fairy Divias Native American & Southwestern Art Crystals and Minerals Candles • Tie Dye Clothing Jewelry • Body Jewelry Pottery • Herbs The artisan hamlet of Sugar Loaf is a hidden delight of the greater Warwick area, a quiet community dating back to the 1700’s. Sugar Loaf has certainly fallen by the wayside in an era of strip malls and superstores, as the tastes of the masses have shifted from the hand-crafted to the mass produced. But there is something special about this place. You can feel the tranquility and history as you move down the stone walkways and through wooden door frames of small, aged buildings; buildings that used to be the barns and homes of the past. Several years ago, when the bypass was built, the high traffic volume that drove the craft based economy dropped off. Sugar Loaf struggled through hard times, as the charms and services of small artisans competed with the convenience of the mega-marts. Today, those same problems that hurt those small businesses are now Sugar Loaf ’s greatest assets. The peace and charm of Sugar Loaf attracts a different kind of shopper. Visitors with patience and taste drive Sugar Loaf ’s economy. Good food, leisurely strolls down Orange County’s oldest craft hamlet, and the prospect of finding hidden treasures make Sugar Loaf a place worth visiting this holiday. Largest Collection of Incense, Oils & Accessories in the Tri-State Area Thanksgiving to Christmas Open 7 Days a Week Art & Craft Village Sketch Courtesy of SkiffleBoom Publishing, Warwick, NY (845) 987-8457 • www.skiffleboom.com L ROAD PINES HIL CHESTER 1360 Kings Highway, Sugar Loaf • info@mdancer.com AMARONE’S ITALIAN CUISINE WOOD RD 845-469-1828 Sugar Loaf, N.Y. Amarone’s Italian Cuisine MY SISTER’S CLOSET Mon-Thur 12-10 • Fri-Sat 12-11 • Sun 12-9 62 Wood Road, Sugarloaf, NY 10981 Tel 845-469-4405 • Fax 845-469-9736 ENCHANTED ELIZABETH’S NIFTY BUYS BOSTREE EXPOSURES GALLERY CHOCOLATE GALLERY SWEET TEMPTATIONS MOONDANCER SCOTT’S MEADOW W E BELLVALE N WA RW IC K BANQUET FACILITY SERVING UP TO 80 PEOPLE ROMER’S ALLEY SUGARLOAF BYPASS (13A) CALL FOR HOLIDAY RESERVATIONS OPEN CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR’S DAY, 3-9PM OPEN CHRISTMAS EVE & NEW YEAR’S EVE REGULAR HOURS TRISTAN GALLERY KIN G’S HIG HW AY SERVING LUNCH & DINNER 7 DAYS A WEEK S SUGARLOAF MOUNTAIN Copyright 2004, SkiffleBoom Publishing. All Rights Reserved. Maynot be reproduced without express written permission. 845.469.5616 Newest Store in Sugar Loaf • Boyds Bears and Boyds Home Accents • Unique Gifts • Exclusive Skin & Bath Care Products Bring Ad in for 10% Discount May your day be filled with love, health & happiness OPEN: Thurs.-Sun. 12-5 4 Romers Alley Sugar Loaf, NY WARWICK VALLEY DISPATCH, DECEMBER 1, 2004 11 Amarone’s Provides a Delightful Dining Experience Santa will Visit Nifty Buys! By Lon Tytell DEC. 4TH, 5TH, 11TH & 12TH 12PM TO 4PM Amarone is an elegant wine combining virility and grace. It quite possibly could be considered one of Italian wine making's crown jewels. Billy Lekovic and Steve Brown decided to name their new restaurant Amarone's after this exquisite wine. Their restaurant located at 62 Wood Road in Sugar Loaf, serving Italian cuisine, provides excellent, cordial service, scrumptious appetizers, savory lunches and dinners, heavenly desserts, and a superb wine list. At Amarone's, Billy and Steve's mission is to serve their customers in whatever way they can. If you don't see what you want on their menu, please ask your server, and they will do their best to accommodate you. All food is prepared from the finest, freshest ingredients. Their chef demands only the best. Your meal is made to order, so if you have to wait, it is well worth it. An extensive, delectable menu awaits you, featuring the cuisine of Raul Rivas, formerly of the Rainbow Restaurant in Monroe. Their zuppa de pesce, homemade ravioli, tender veal, fresh fish, rack of lamb, surf n' turf, and pork chops with vinegar peppers served Bronx style, are some of customer's favorites. Raul's famous Pasta Fagiole and Stracciatella are perfect for anytime of year. Classic Italian cheesecake, tantalizing, tasty tiramisu, and delicious, hot apple strudel, are homemade desserts that yearn to be sampled. Each child receives a gift from Santa, so be sure to bring your camera. We have Nifty Gifts for your special occasion! Open Fri., Sat. & Sun. 11am-5pm 1361 A. Kings Highway, Sugar Loaf, NY 845-469-6788 • Email: niftybuys@msn.com Visit us on the web: www.niftybuys.com Give In To Temptation! BAKED GOODS FRESH FROM NYC Finest New York Cheesecake Gourmet Pies • Cannolis • Italian Sorbets Order Your Holiday Pies EARLY SWEET TEMPTATIONS Scott’s Meadow, 1364 Kings Hwy., Sugar Loaf, NY Open Fri-Sun • 845-469-2028 The New York Chocolate Gallery Come visit our unique combination... CHOCOLATE/FUDGE/NUTS AND PHOTO GALLERY Hours: Tues-Sun 12-5 • (845) 469-1233 1362 Kings Highway, Sugarloaf, New York Austrian Crystal Earrings Pins Necklaces GALLERY TRISTAN Holiday Sparkle 1379 Kings Highway • Sugar Loaf, NY 10981 Phone: 845.469.4708 • Open Fri-Sun, 12-5 Reservations are not required but are suggested since the restaurant has been a crowd pleaser since opening. A banquet facility for up to 80 people is available for any occasion. What has made Amarone's so popular is the excellent teamwork of Billy Lekovic and Steve Brown. Billy serves as maitre d’. He is responsible for providing the excellent service, organizing the wait staff, and creating specials with the chef. Accumulating approximately 25 years of restaurant experience, Billy has served as waiter and maitre d’ of Amici's, Valentino's, and Fratelli's in the Bronx, and the last eight years working at the Rainbow Restaurant in Monroe. Steve Brown is accountable for the basic business operations of Amarone's. He was born and raised in Monroe and is in charge of a chain of retail cellular stores. Billy and Steve compliment each other in their ability and skills, and are a special combination of business and customer service. Amarone's is open seven days a week for lunch and dinner. For more information call 845-469-4405. Great Combo - Owners Billy Lekovic and Steve Brown of Amarone's are planning for upcoming lunch and dinner specials. Yoga Studio Opens in Sugar Loaf Sharon Hilyer Roll, RYT has recently opened “Eyes Of The World Yoga Studio,” Building 1, Scotts Meadows, Sugar Loaf, where all levels and abilities are welcome. Sharon completed her 200-hour Interdisciplinary Yoga™ Teacher Certification in 2000 and this summer completed her 500hour professional level certification. Interdisciplinary Yoga™ incorporates different aspects of many styles of Hatha Yoga enabling the practitioner to meet individual needs. “I’ve never met anyone who couldn’t do yoga. It’s very rewarding to see the transformation of my students, even though physical and mental transformation happens over time,” says Ms. Roll. “I can see a change occur within the framework of just one class, as stressed out students leave happy, relaxed and at-ease.” Ms. Roll has been teaching in the Warwick area since 2000, and enjoys a wide range of students. She is a proud member of “The Source of The Healing Arts” in Warwick. She also volunteers at Sunrise House, a rehabilitation center for adolescents and adults in Lafayette, NJ, where she teaches the adolescent clients yoga and meditation. “Eyes Of The World Yoga Studio” in Sugar Loaf features a beautiful, majestic view of Sugar Loaf Mountain. The views alone inspire yoga and meditation practice. Along with Sharon other trained teachers give each student individualized attention focusing on their needs. Stop by and visit this winter. For more information call 258-8329 or visit: yogaeyesoftheworld.com. Santa Visits Nifty Buys Democrats December Meeting Kids may come to Nifty Buys at 1360 King's Highway, Sugar Loaf and visit Santa on Dec. 4, 5, 11, and 12 from 12 noon – 4 p.m. Each child will receive a gift. Parents feel free to bring your cameras and take photos. The Warwick Town Democratic Committee will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tues., Dec. 7 at 7:30 p.m. in the Tuscan Café, 5 _ South Street, Warwick. All interested Democrats are invited to attend. Sharon Hilyer Roll, RYT 12 WARWICK VALLEY DISPATCH, DECEMBER 1, 2004 Performance of Handel’s Messiah Portrays True Meaning of Christmas One of the most famous pieces of the Baroque period in music, which also has become synonymous with the Christmas season, is Handel’s Messiah. Two-hundred, sixty-three years after it was composed during a mere twenty-four day spurt, the oratorio is one of the most renowned pieces of English sacred music and George Frideric Handel's most highly esteemed and popular work. As with all oratorios, Messiah is divided into three parts, representing Christ's birth, death, and resurrection with each part breaking down into a series of arias and choruses, with a Biblical passage as the basis. The first part, Christ's birth, is the section most performed during the Advent-Christmas season. And indeed, the custom of standing during the singing of the mighty Hallelujah Chorus started by King George II at its second London performance in 1743, still continues to this day. As a great introduction to the holiday season and the last Lyceum event of 2004, a lecture/performance on Handel’s Messiah will take place at 2 p.m. on Sun., Dec. 5, in Orange Hall Theater on the universally accessible campus of Orange County Community College, Wawayanda Avenue in Middletown. Rev. James John Boyce, PhD, a priest in the Chicago Province, Carmelite Order, who resides at St. John’s Priory, Leonia, New Jersey, will deliver a lecture about Handel’s beloved oratorio which will enable the audience to know what to listen for in order to understand and enjoy this exquisite piece of music. Rev. Dr. Boyce makes his presentation fun as he sprinkles his lecture with humor and demonstrates with recorded sections of the oratorio. The afternoon event will culminate with a rousing rendition of the Hallelujah Chorus that will surely bring the audience to its feet with singing by the forty-five members of the SUNY Orange Choir under the direction of Christa Damaris and accompanied by Constance Lacey! Christa Damaris, a contralto wellknown for her full and beautiful voice. This presentation of Cultural Affairs is free and open to the public. For more information call 341-4891 SUNY Orange Choir Illustrious Theatre Auditions for ‘Fuddy Meers’ The Illustrious Theatre Company (ITC), in residence at the Warwick Valley Winery, will be holding auditions for its upcoming production of “Fuddy Meers,” a hilarious, irreverent comedy by David Lindsey-Abaire. Originally produced by The Manhattan Theatre Club, this hilarious award winning play was such a success that it was moved to the Minetta Lane Theatre for an extended run. Auditions will be held at the Warwick Town Hall, 132 Kings Highway on Sat., Dec. 11 at 4 p.m., and Sun., Dec. 12 at 7 p.m. and will consist of readings from the script. The play requires a cast of seven actors, three women and four men within the following age ranges: one woman (55-65), a woman (mid-forties), a woman (20-40), a teenage male (15-17), his father (40s) and two other men (30s-40s). The ITC also seeks tech staff and designers. Show dates are Feb. 11 – 27 (Fri., Sat., Sun., performances). For more information, call or email Mary Clifford, artistic director: 973-764-4936. Florida Tree Lighting The Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony of the Village of Florida will take place on Fri., Dec. 3 at 4 p.m. The ceremony will take place on the front lawn of Village Hall, 33 North Main Street, Florida. The Florida Union Free School District Choral Group, under the direction of Ms. Kristen Henne, will lead the Caroling. Auditions for ‘Broadway Good & Not So Evil’ NSB Productions will hold auditions for children over 10, teens and adults for an original Broadway Musical entitled "Broadway Good and Not So Evil." The show will rehearse for three weeks and performances will be Dec. 18, Jan. 9, and Jan. 16. New York Agents and casting directors will be present during the show performances in NYC. Auditions will be held on Wed., Dec. 1 at 6 p.m. at the Dancers Studio on Wheeler Avenue (red door entrance). Everyone is required to bring sheet music and/or instrumental CD for the music audition, as well as comfortable shoes for movement. For more information contact NSB Productions at 845-738-2391 • We Grow Our Own Poinsettias • Holly • Ribbons • Custom Decorated Wreaths • Grave Blankets • Evergreen Roping • Fresh and Silk Arrangements and much more... Visit us online at www.corwinflorist.com WARWICK VALLEY DISPATCH, DECEMBER 1, 2004 13 Arthur Christopher Georgalas to Exhibit Work at Tuscan Café The Tuscan Café in Warwick will host an exhibit featuring the work of local artist Arthur Christopher Georgalas. Although he is primarily a sculptor this solo show will include paintings, drawings and mixed media as well as sculptures. An opening reception will be held on Sat., Dec. 4 at 6 p.m. Chris is a 1998 graduate of Warwick Valley High School and received his BFA in sculpture from the College of Saint Rose in Albany in 2003. As a Colombian native his work was most recently seen in “Latino Jewels,” a multimedia exhibit in Beacon New York. This spring he won first prize in a show for foundry artisans hosted by the Howland Cultural Center in Beacon and juried by the Dia Art Center of New York City and Beacon. Currently his 13 foot steel sculpture entitled ‘Six Days One Hour” stands in Newburgh overlooking the Hudson River. This piece is part of the Newburgh Sculpture Project. Chris’ work has also been shown at the Eickholt Gallery in Soho, CB’s 313 Gallery on the Bowery and in several shows in Manhattan produced by the “Animal Magazine.” He also participated in last summer’s Warwick Valley Artists' Open Studio Tour. Chris says of his work, “I have always enjoyed the creation process and look forward to developing my technique and style. Some of the artists who have inspired me are Jean-Michel Basquiat, John Chamberlain, Marcel Duchamp, George Segal, Robert Gober, Tadeusz Kantor, Henri Matisse, Claes Oldenburg, Andy Warhol, and Bill Woodrow. “I work with the intricate detail of design mixed with the three-dimensional mass of found materials,” said Chris. “The contradiction makes an interesting result. I use the objects as I would with lettering, cropping and composition in Graphic Design. The found materials almost place themselves.” CB’s 313 Gallery said, “Chris Georgalas has to be the next progression of a Duchampian ready-made aesthetic suited and amended for contemporary art.” The reception is open to the public. The blues group “The Woes” will be the featured musical entertainment for the evening. They are described as “a five piece band from New York, The Woes rattle their blues and are the affirmation that the music is still growing. Drawing on inspiration from the idiosyncratic reaches of country, delta blues and rock and roll to the more modern sounds of The Dead Milkmen and Cage, The Words ‘whiskey driven swamp rattle’ come to mind.” The Tuscan Café is located at 5 South St. in Warwick. For more information call the Tuscan Café at 987-2050. At the center of historic Railroad Avenue, we are proud to present the best of antiques, art, jewelry, oriental rugs, pottery, those accessories and collectibles that you and your loved ones will cherish for years to come. Asian Imports, Gifts & More This work by Georgalas is called "Boy and Dog.” The Kimball Collection Oriental Rugs Charlotte’s Web’ Catches & Captivates its Family Audience By Lon Tytell It is always a pleasure watching a production for the Warwick Valley High School Drama Club. This year's performance directed by Nick DiLeo, with the assistance of producer, Maureen Barrett and technical supervisor, Barbara Glover, was another excellent achievement. The play, "Charlotte's Web," is based on the novel of the same name by E.B. White and was intentionally chosen for young children and their families to enjoy. A good mix of high school students varying in age and experience, worked together brilliantly to make the story come alive. The movements of the goose and gander played by Dana Regan and Michael Higgins were quite impressive. The interaction between Charlotte, played by Kiowa Gordon and Wilbur, portrayed by Christopher Sullivan, brought out the feelings of loyalty, friendship, and empathy between the two characters. Humorous moments were also supplied by Tyler Mason, as Templeton; Uncle, played by Tim Getz; sheep portrayed by Owen Nachtigal; Tricia Hedgecock as the lamb; and Heather Dethmers as the announcer. Clarissa Cupero, Elizabeth O'Conner, and Haley Rawson did a fine job of narrating the story. The other cast members, too numerous to mention, helped transport the audience to the Farm and the County Fair. The scenery looked professionally done and was easily moved by the well organized stage crew. The younger audience members were given the opportunity to receive autographs, balloons, and popcorn after the show. Congratulations to the Director, Production Staff, Stage Crew, Stage Managers, and Cast! Victoriana, Art, Collectibles Crafted Antiquities Linda Rosen Antiques Country & Informal Furniture, etc. The Play’s the Thing at the Library If you love the theater and enjoy reading plays the Albert Wisner Public Library invites you to join in a play reading of “These are My Adults,” by local playwright Donna Spector. This, the second play by Spector that the library will be reading. In October the library presented “The Golden Ladder” and the participants requested another of Spector’s plays for December. The play will be read aloud by those in attendance who wish to participate. Spector will attend the reading and be on-hand for a discussion of her play afterward. In this comedy-drama two teenage girls from dysfunctional families look in the Personals columns to research the question, “What has happened to the American family” for their history class. Believing that adults are incapable of real love, the girls find four intriguing ads for people who seem to come alive. As they become involved with the adults, who become more and more like their parents, the teenagers discover that vulnerability and the longing for love knows no age limits Donna Spector’s plays have also appeared OffBroadway, regionally and in Canada, Ireland and Greece. This year her play “Crystal Ball” was produced by Women Seeking at Center Stage in New York City. Her play “The Golden Ladder” will be given a staged reading by Mirror Stage in Seattle and produced by Hope College in Michigan. Spector’s poems, scenes and monologues have appeared in many anthologies and literary magazines. The play reading will be on Dec. 15 at 7 p.m. Please register for this program by phone at 986-1047 or stop by the Reference Desk at the library. Copies of the play will be available at the Reference Desk on Dec. 1. 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(845) 258-4858 • fax (845) 258-6055 • wvwinery.com Screen Printing • Sportswear Sporting Goods • Embroidery Trophies • Promotional Items Mon-Fri 10:30AM - 5:00 PM Sat 10:30AM - 3:00 PM 314 Rt. 94 South • Warwick, NY 10990 Phone: 845.987.8223 • Fax: 845.987.8224 www.valleypromotions.com SEVENTY YEARS AGO December 5, 1934 • The Warwick Village Board voted to pay police $3 a day, by a 3-2 vote, rejecting a proposal to pay them $96 a month. The Board learned that Officer Ollie Swinson was working seven days a week, not six, which was one reason for a current budget deficit. Also the need to purchase more uniforms was contributing to the money shortage. By having Swinson work only six days it saved $12 a month. • I. Shulman, clothing merchant was closing his store after 40 years. He sold men’s wear and shoes. • Mr. & Mrs. Henry Schmick were given a surprise party to celebrate the couple’s silver wedding anniversary at Little York last week. Friends came from Newburgh, Goshen and Brooklyn. • The Erie RR was applying to the I.C.C. to abandon tracks from Erskine to Sterling Forest on the Greenwood Lake Branch, about 12 miles. There were plans to build a motor highway and trains would continue to run for another year. • In Bellvale Mrs. Edgar A. Houston returned home after spending a few days with relatives in New Jersey. Mistress Jean Quackenbush entertained some young friends at home in honor of her 8th birthday. • Frederick Houston, a student at Genessee Wesleyan at Lima, N.Y. spent Thanksgiving vacation with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Houston. • The State Restaurant and Luncheon at 56 Main Street, next to the Post Office, was advertising dinners for 35 cents. SIXTY YEARS AGO November 29, 1944 • The Rev. and Mrs. Irving Decker were welcomed at the Reformed Church as Rev. Decker began his ministerial duties, replacing the Rev. Taber Knox who retired after 50 years in the pastorate. The reception was attended by 175 people as he was welcomed by area ministers including the Rev. John R. Lennon of the Methodist Church; the Rev. Oliver Carberry of Christ Episcopal Church; and the Rev. Seely Quackenbush of the Greenwood Baptist Church. • Captain Edward G. Merrill of 69 Colonial Avenue, with the AAF B-26 Marauder Group in the Mediterranean Theater, was entitled to wear the Distinguished Unit Badge. This is the highest citation, awarded to the Armed Forces, for spectacular results in aerial attacks on enemy forces near Cassino. Merrill has flown over 50 missions. His mother, Mrs. C.F. Merrill lives in Warwick. • Pvt. Ernie Haines was home over the holidays on leave from Camp Lee, Va. His wife was a surgical patient in St. Anthony Hospital and is "coming along nicely." He visited many friends here. • The New Year’s Eve celebration at Long Pond Inn on Greenwood Lake cost $5 per person for dinner and FORTY YEARS AGO December 2, 1964 • Fire destroyed two barns and fried 4,000 crates of onions. A barn with about 3,000 crates was a total loss on the John Weslowski Sr. farm on Big Island Road. Another 1,000 crates went up in flames in a storage barn on the Walter Pahucki farm. • Tommie Ayers, son of Florida Correspondent Elizabeth Ayers, was in critical condition at Vassar Hospital in Poughkeepsie where he was admitted three weeks ago, writes his mother. "He has not had any setbacks," she says. • Mr. and Mrs. Ignatius Sztendor of Pulaski Highway celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary on Thanksgiving Day at the Polish Legion Hall in Pine island. He and the former Nellie Grzywaczewski were married at St. Joseph’s Church in Florida by the Rt. Rev. Msgr. Vincent J. Raith. About 80 people attended the celebration. TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO November 28, 1979 • Police Sgt. Pete Simpson retired after 25 years with the Village Police. He worked the night shift. One night at about 3 a.m. two horses from Cooney’s Riding Stable got out. He followed them with a flashing red light to protect them until they got back home. They took a left at the Bellvale Store. • Warwick senior high school football players Steve Zuk, Brian Kittner, Dave Holt, James DePonte, Russ Pfieffer, Fred Whaley and Rick Lekowski played in the Exceptional Senior Football Game at Port Jervis in which their East Orange County League Team lost to the west team, 33-13. • The Warwick Queen Village Queens were treated to five hours of fun, surprises and a roast beef dinner from the Carmel Fire Department who always have marched behind them and won trophies because of this. Special gifts went to Queens Director John Kalyan, Majorette Jill Felker and Color Guard Captain Karen Goodrich. TWELVE YEARS AGO December 2, 1992 • Thirteen members of the Polish Heritage Society took a ten-day trip to Poland in September. They included Rich and Helen Hehra, Skip Chambers, Pete Dombrowski, Walt Hucko, John Ciezliewicz, Gera Kaltenbach, Rich Labanowski, Society President Charles and Martha Krzyzczuk, and Tom Pawliczak. One of the places they visited was the Auschwitz prison camp. • Terry Egan, sports writer for The New York Post and Village resident, planned to be at the Warwick Books and Prints Store on Dec. 12 to autograph "The MacMillan Book of Baseball Stories," of which he was one of several authors who helped write the book. • Warwick Artist Jonathan Talbot was named to the Advisory Board of the Sacred Heart University Gallery of Contemporary Art in Fairfield, CT. He has been a contributor to the Doc Fry Center and St. Anthony Hospital. His works have been exhibited at the National Academy and the Museum of Modern Art in New York City and museums elsewhere in the world. THE WARWICK VALLEY DISPATCH IS AVAILABLE ONLINE You can use the internet to read a free electronic version of our Newspaper. Visit www.warwickinfo.net, and click on the Warwick Valley Dispatch link. You will be taken to a preview page of the current weekly edition, available for download in Adobe PDF format. WARWICK VALLEY DISPATCH, DECEMBER 1, 2004 Life in the Valley Everyone loves a good story, and those of us who live in Warwick have wonderful stories to tell. This column is the place to talk about what it means to live here day by day. Where do we work? What do we do for fun? How do we raise and educate our children? The stories we tell here will be your stories, about the joys and concerns of life here in the Valley. The Californians are Here By Ruth Siegel I grew up in California and you would think by the way people talk, it is the only place of natural beauty and everywhere else is like industrial wasteland. If you haven’t been to California, don’t get me wrong, it does look as nice as your travel books. But most of us, in fact 99% of us, don’t live on the sunny beaches, in the Napa Valley vineyards or on Half Dome in Yosemite. In fact, most of the hometowns we live in make Paramus look quaint. Still for all of California’s picturesque beauty, I have never seen a town there with quite as much charm as Warwick. That’s saying a lot. My husband was born and raised in Nyack and since we were engaged to marry he wanted to come home, back east. We were in the same boat as most first time home buyers in this seller’s market so we looked outside of Rockland County. His mother sent us an article published in the New York Times about a town with "funky flare" and we decided to check it out. I am sure for some Warwickians, or Warwickers as the case may be, this is a horrible image: Californians coming with their distorted sense of California real estate and strange Californian sensibilities, traipsing down Main Street with a NY Times article in hand and ideas of a international tattoo and body piercing convention. Actually, it was important to us to find a town that we could fit in. And I admit although I am an SF "gen-xer, " I have no tattoos. Coming off of 17A right onto 94 without a strip mall in sight was like being in a Grandma Moses painting. (My jealous friend accused me of sounding like a Stepford Wife when I described the area to her.) It seemed impossible to pass through the Sterling Forest, by quaint villages and right onto the Main Street with Victorian homes to the downtown without a WalMart or even a WalMart billboard around. We are only 60 miles from Manhattan. How is it possible? My first impression was indelible. But Warwick has more than just a picturesque landscape. One of the most precious things I found about this town is that it seems everyone knows what they have. There is a genuine appreciation for the open space, historic charm and friendly atmosphere. And most astonishing, there is a welcoming hospitality to others into the community . Despite the threat I imagined there would be over city folks or west coast transplants, people seemed genuinely happy to have us. These attitudes are truly precious and it was apparent that Warwick was the right place to set down roots. Once we returned home from our visit, came all the coincidences. Our friends were getting married and we were invited to their engagement party dinner. We spoke to a very friendly gentleman that turned out to be her Uncle and by chance he lived in Warwick. Later I mentioned Warwick to my friend’s father, now an octogenarian. He said the town was ringing a bell. A few weeks later he gave me an old post card of the Red Swan Inn that he wrote to his mother as a young man. He told me stories of taking a summer job in Warwick as a waiter, his visits to the barber in town and horse back rides through the hills. It was remarkable! It also turns out that my Uncle use to go with my Aunt and cousins on drives through the Hudson Valley every summer. Warwick was their favorite stop. My wedding coordinator lived many years in Warwick. Our friends stayed in Warwick while hiking the Appalachian Trail. Suddenly Warwick seemed like the center of the world! Perhaps this doesn’t sound like such good news to everybody, especially those who are committed to preserve the virtues of their home town. But if it is any comfort, as new arrivals, we did not move to Warwick to change it. We don’t wish to burden the system or make demands on what exists, but give our energy and our shared appreciation of this community. Like everyone, I hope that with growth and change, will come friendly neighbors, a long term commitment to the education and well being of our children, decisions for "healthy" responsible growth and more wonderful talents to further enrich the creative spirit of this very special town. Unicks ‘Amity Church’ New Cover of WVT Directory Awards for the 26th annual WVT Communications (Warwick Valley Telephone) directory cover competition were presented on Wed., Nov. 3. Kevin Unick of Warwick was awarded first place for his watercolor "Amity Church," which will grace the cover of the 2005-06 WVT telephone book. Born and raised in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, Kevin received formal art training at the School of Visual Arts in Manhattan. He was the recipient of numerous awards and has exhibited at several galleries. Upon leaving school, he opted for a career in law enforcement and 25 years later is still a proud member of the New York City Police Department, serving in the rank of Inspector for Patrol Borough Bronx. WVT directory cover competition winners Eugenia Zaccardi of Upon moving to Warwick four years ago, he Greenwood Lake, Kevin Unick of Warwick, and James Amore of was inspired by the beautiful vistas and Warwick are shown with their artwork. began painting again in watercolor and oil. Kevin and his wife Laurie have three children - Ryan, for several years. She then received her BA and taught art Kristen, and Matthew. in the New Jersey parochial school system to grades K-8 for Second place was awarded to James M. Amore of 30 years. Recently retired, she paints and draws with the Warwick for his watercolor "West of Warwick-Edenville." Warwick Art League under the tutelage of Evelyn Porter of James’ painting "Rural Warwick" was featured on the cover Grahamsville. Jean has exhibited her work with the of WVT’s 2001-02 WVT directory. Born in Cornwall, he Warwick Art League, Studio Monday at SUNY Orange in has spent nearly his entire life in Orange County. This has Middletown and at the Catskill Art Society in Hurleyville. served as inspiration for his landscape paintings. A graduJean had a personal exhibition at the Pequannock, NJ ate of the art program in New Paltz, James initially supLibrary and will exhibit at the Greenwood Lake Public ported himself in the sports genre for 20 years. His later Library in the spring of 2005. work represents a return to his original interest in landThese three paintings are on display at WVT, 47 Main scapes inspired by the Dutch and Flemish painters of the St., Warwick, during regular business hours until Dec. 10. 16th and 17th centuries. The WVT Directory is mailed in May. 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Church, Florida, St. Joseph’s Holy Name Society and Florida American Legion Post #1250, Florida. Family statement reads: John, a loving husband and a devoted dad, has gone home to his Heavenly Father. He touched our hearts with his smiles and support. Our hearts are now heavy and empty. Your toils are completed, our special one. You’ve served God, country, community and family with eagerness. Walk now in the land of eternal sunshine amongst God’s angels, and carry us home in your arms, once more, in our final hour. Via con dios, our love. Survivors include his beloved wife of 60 years, Helen Kozlowski Brancaccio at home in Florida; one daughter, Jo Medlar and husband, David, of Goshen; two sons John Brancaccio and wife, Kathleen, of Goshen and Jim Brancaccio of Florida; three grandsons, John and Jason Brancaccio and David Medlar; one brother, Edward Brancaccio of Ormond Beach, FL.; and several nieces and nephews. He was pre-deceased by one son, Joseph Brancaccio. Visitation was Wed., Nov. 24 and Fri., Nov. 26 at T.S. Purta Funeral Home, Florida. A Funeral Mass was held Sat., Nov. 27 at St. Joseph’s Church, Florida. Burial was in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Florida. Memorial contributions may be made to the Florida Legion Post #1250, P.O. Box, Florida, NY 10921 or Florida Fire & Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 600, Florida, NY 10921. NELL DeLAURA Nell DeLaura of Warwick, formerly of Forked River, died Nov. 22, 2004 at Schervier Pavilion. She was 88. The daughter of Joseph and Mary Mazzari Rigoni she was born Nov. 11, 1916 in New York City. She was married to the late Stephen De Laura. Mrs. DeLaura was a secretary with the Englewood, New Jersey Board of Education. She is survived by two daughters, Michele DeLaura of Warwick and Denise Ellsworth of Troy, Mich.; five grandchildren, Sean, Scott, Jennifer, Vanessa and Bethany. A Memorial Service was held Fri., Nov. 26 at LazearSmith & Vander Plaat Memorial Home, Warwick. LOUIS B. KAPLAN Louis B. Kaplan of Warwick passed away peacefully at home on Wed., Nov. 24, 2004 after a difficult few months of illness. He was 73. He is the son of Fred and Shirley Kaplan D’Alessio. Louis was a Korean War Veteran having served in the U.S. Navy aboard the destroyer the USS Samuel B. Roberts. He was employed at Ford Motor Company in Mahwah, N.J. for 28 years and then ran a patient program at Mid Hudson Psychiatric Center for ten years. Survivors include his wife of 51 years Naomi Schurek Kaplan; one daughter, Gail Schaffer and husband, Neil of Dobbs Ferry, N.Y.; one son Neal and wife, Tina, of Pine Island; grandchildren Matt and Stephanie Schaffer; and Tanya Goodrich and Ernest Goodrich, currently serving with the Marines in Iraq. Burial was at the Orange County Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Goshen on Sun., Nov. 28. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or the charity of ones choice. Arrangements by Edwards-Dowdle Funeral Home, Dobbs Ferry, N.Y. Warwick Chamber Sponsors Educational Breakfast The Warwick Valley Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring an educational breakfast featuring timely tax planning tips for businesses and individuals. Chamber member Paul Rafanello, CPA, PLLC, will present "Federal Tax Update" at Mt. Alverno Center on Grand Street in Warwick, on Wed., Dec. 1, from 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Bagels and coffee will be provided. Please RSVP at 986-2720. Chamber member donation is $8; $10 for not-yet members. Sterling Forest History Hike Join the staff of Sterling Forest State Park on Sun., Dec. 5 at 1 p.m. on a 2.5-mile hike to explore some of the hidden treasures of the park. You will see wonders of the Indian past, the modern past, and the city that never was. This program is recommended for all age groups. Dress appropriately for the weather; bring a snack and a drink. Admission is free but registration is required. Participants should meet at the Lautenberg Visitor Center at 116 Old Forge Road, near the south end of Sterling Lake in Tuxedo, N.Y. To register and for more information, call 845-351-5907. WVCSD Warwick Valley High School Art Show Please join us on December 2nd from 6-8 p.m. for the opening reception of the Warwick Valley High School Art Show. The art show will run from December through January and will be held at the District Office. Music will be provided by the Revivals, featuring Kevin Andreas, Kyle Andreas, and Mike Augustyni. Food and refreshments will be available for you as you peruse the work of our talented artists. This art show will feature over 400 students enrolled in Studio Art I & II, Drawing & Painting, Metalwork & Jewelry, Photography, Computer Graphics, Digital Photography, Technical Drawing, Oil Paining, Portfolio, Advertising Design and Drawing of Design & Production. Eileen Patterson/The Warwick Valley Dispatch Volunteers from The Warwick Ecumenical Council gathered donations from many community members and local organizations to provide a bountiful Thanksgiving dinner for over 150 families in the Town of Warwick. Here volunteers prepare to distribute the packages which include all of the trimmings for a holiday meal. WARWICK VALLEY DISPATCH, DECEMBER 1, 2004 Engagement: ANTONINI-DONNELLY Carol and Anthony Antonini of Stony Point, NY, and Lorraine and Larry Gamache of Greenwood Lake, NY, announce with great joy the engagement of their children, Virginia Antonini and Michael Donnelly. The future bride is a graduate of North Rockland High School. She earned her BA in mathematics from Binghamton University and went on to complete her MS in mathematics education at Lehman College. Ms. Antonini is currently employed by the New York City Department of Education as a regional math coach. The groom-to-be is a graduate of George F. Baker High School in Tuxedo, NY. He enlisted in the United States Coast Guard in 1997 and quickly rose through the Michael Donnelly and Virginia Antonini ranks. Mr. Donnelly is currently stationed about a 140-foot tugboat providing homeland security for the New York City area. In addition, he is pursuing a degree in homeland security. The future bride and groom met while he served as the best man and she as a bridesmaid for friends who were married on July 5, 2003. They are both avid Yankee fans and are currently in mourning due to the Yankees’ defeat. A wedding is planned for October of 2005. 17 Celebrating 100th Birthday Howard Werany is celebrating his 100th birthday. WOW! Please come by to wish him a happy day and have some birthday cake Sun., Dec. 5 from 3 – 5 p.m. at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Kings Highway, Warwick. Pvt. Borges Graduates from Basic Training Army National Guard Pvt. Raymond Borges has graduated from basic military training at Fort Knox, Ky., under the split-option program. The program allows high school students between their junior and senior year to attend and complete the Army National Guard or Reserve six-week basic training program during the summer of their junior year. During basic training, the recruit receives instruction in drill and ceremonies, weapons, map reading, tactics, military courtesy, military justice, physical fitness, first aid, and Army history, values and tradition. The student attends weekend drills during the senior year of high school until graduation. After graduating from high school, the recruit serves as a member of the National Guard or Reserve and attends advanced individual training (AIT) to acquire job skills necessary in a military career specialty. Pvt. Raymond Borges is the son of Maria Vandenburg of Funnell Place, Florida, NY. Borges is a student at the S.S. Seward Institute in Florida. Howard Werany Mt. Alverno Receives National Disability Employment Award During National Disability Employment Awareness Month and for the second year in a row, a Bon Secours Charity Health System facility has received the National Disability Employment Award. The award was presented on Thurs., Nov. 4, at a National Disability Employment Awareness Awards Ceremony sponsored by the Orange County Chamber of Commerce. Mount Alverno Center, an adult residence and assisted living program located on the Warwick Campus of the Bon Secours Health Care System, received this national award and also the Employer Appreciation 2004 Local Award. The prestigious awards acknowledge those institutions that provide employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. A Certificate of Recognition, signed by Orange County Executive Edward A. Diana, was also presented at the ceremony. Michael Narciso, Director of Food Services at Mt. Alverno, accepted the awards. His department, which provides food service for Mount Alverno, Schervier Pavilion skilled nursing facility and St. Anthony Community Hospital, all part of the Warwick Campus of the Bon Secours Charity Health System, works closely with Kathie Deak, Director of Mt. Alverno Center, poses with Michael Narciso, Director of Food Services. the Orange County Employment Alliance Network (OCEAN). The Alliance is a group of not-forprofit and public human service agencies promoting employment opportunities and support systems for individuals with disabilities. The New York State Department of Education’s Office of Vocational and Educational Services for Individuals with Disabilities (VESID) promoted OCEAN’s National Disability Employment Awareness theme at the ceremony. Other employers were also honored with awards for incorporating individuals with disabili- ties into their businesses. "Hiring someone with disabilities is a difficult task," said Ronald Sztyndor, Director of Facilities at both Mt. Alverno Center and Schervier Pavilion. "We and our staff needed to be educated. But the rewards were worth it. And it fits in perfectly with our mission statement to help each individual achieve the highest level of independence possible." "It is our philosophy, whether it is for health care needs or our hiring policy," said Patrick Clark, Director of Human Resources, "to be open to everyone and to help people realize their full potential." 18 WARWICK VALLEY DISPATCH, DECEMBER 1, 2004 Warwick Middle School 2004-05 1st Marking Period Honor Roll GRADE 6 HIGH HONOR Terry Agbo, Christine Alford, Shannon Allan, Nicholas Altaro, Melissa Alvarado, Kyle Bamberger, William Barlow, Paul Barone, Nicole Bartolotta, Christian Barton, Caitlyn Berman, Christopher Blaskovich, Cheyenne Boccia, Alexander Botbyl, Mark Botta, Russell Broere, Davidta Brown, Emily Caren, Kelliann Carroll, Jeffrey Carson, Paige Carson, John Cattani, Alyssa Ciummo, Renee Cotsis, Nicole Cunningham, Elwira Czercowy, Victoria Dearing, Kevin Dell’Aquila, Alexandra Desibia, Quinn Desibia, Jenna Devaney, Kyle Devaney, Kyle Dieterle, Kelsey Dipalmer, Henry Dowden, Justin Dunn, Taryn Emerick, Elizabeth Enders, Tyler Epidy, Justine Ethier-Lyle, Alessa Farinella, Gina Farruggia, Taylor Ferguson, Kimberlyn Fernez, Dillon Flannigan, Kaitlyn Fox, Jake Freijo, Jesse Freijo, Molly Geller, Sara Giarratano, Lucas Gluszak, Hayley Graney, Christian Graven, John Green, Nicholas Gurda, Lance Hegner, Abigail Hintermeister, Timothy Horton, Jaclyn Houlahan, Emily Howell, Tessa Imbrie, Mark Joanow, Timothy Joyce, Julia Kenny, Chiara Klein, Kelsey Knipe, Nina Korte, John Krell, Grace Landrigan, Edward Larkin, Haley Leigh, Emma Lillian, Dylan Lolya, Timothy Luthin, Kathryn Macfarlane, Jack Mackey, Malcolm Macleod, Thomas Maier, Kelly Marroquin, Frederick Martell, Cristina Martin, Scott Mason, Michael McBride, Jessica McClelland, Lori McGovern, Akira McKinzie, Casey Mears, Caitlin Meehan, Kayla Melendez, Migdalia Mighty, Alexandra Miller, Kylie Morris, Christopher Mowery, Timothy Mullhaupt, Patrick Mulrooney, Megan Mydosh, Siobhan O’Brien, Emily Ormsby, Ashley Paluszek, Danielle Passafiume, Stephen Pennings, Elise Pennington, Xavier Perez, Daniel Peterson, Samantha Pezzello, Dalton Procak, Nicholas Race, Alexander Rager, Jessica Ranni, Mark Rothstein, Chelsea Sanford, Marissa Sarbak, Emily Sassano, Samuel Schenkman, Brian Schnabl, Ashley Scott, Marc Serrano, Samuel Shields, Sean Smeltzer, Elizabeth Starks, Elly Steiker-Pearl, Andrew Stephan, Jessica Stevens, Savanna Stiles, Eva Stuart, Marie Stuart, Aafia Syed, Collin Taylor, Nicole Victor, Meghan Wachsman, Kyle Walsh, Roxanne Wasiluk, Keri Westphal, Mitchell Wightman, Veronica Winters, Jake Witterschein, Shanna Wood, Jesse Wyble, Andrea Wynn, Lindsay Yates., Daniel Zakzewski, Caroline Zielinski, Nicole Zimmerman, Russell Zintel, Nicole Zuyus HONOR ROLL Tori Aiello, Breandan Andre, Kody Andreas, Beatrice Arner, Alexander Baker, Joseph Balquin, Lauren Barden, Joseph Barker, Julia Barrett, Patrick Bauer, Darren Beers, Regina Blanco, Laura Brohm, Alexander Brown, David Brulatour, Danielle Carpiniello, James Clavin-Marquet, Sean Corneby, Connor Crone, Phenicia Davis, Thomas Delaney, Shane Demercado, Jesse Donnatin, Daniel Pho Fax Y 10925 Treat Yourself and Help Your Community! CHECK Come enjoy a delicious meal on Dec 2, 4 and/or 16 and we will donate 10% of the profits to the Warwick Healthcare Campus. 40 Jersey Avenue, Greenwood La ke , NY • 8 4 5 -4 7 7 -0 7 1 1 www.pandjsteakhouse.com ST. ANTHONY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL MOUNT ALVERNO CENTER • SCHERVIER PAVILION Bon Secours Charity Health System Drexler, Jillian Ferro, Shannon Fleming, Austin Freilich, Traci Gallagher, Amanda Garcia, Lars Greibesland, Christopher Grogan, Sebastian Guilbault, Kaare Hansen, Dylan Hartwick, Aaron Hassell, Kevin Heimers, Kayla Helmrich, Terrell Hester, Kelly Jakobs, Michael Joyce, Shannon Kattowski, Courtney Keay-Golyakhovsky, Caitlin Kelly, Harold Knebel, Caitlin Kraft, Nicholas Latorre, Sarah Lennon, John Lindstrom, Megan Lynch, Kristine Malocsay, Jordan Marsh, Morgan Marshall, Kelly Martin, Christopher Martine, Rachel Mayer, Michael Mazzella, Kaitlyn McCormack, Brian McGrath, Sean McSweeney, Morgan Messineo, Jennifer Minett, Kyle Morgan, Matthew Narvaez, Joseph Niblo, Katharine Nitschke, Daniel Paez, Allison Panzironi, Brennan Poganski, Cody Ramos, Liam Regan, Diana Reinert, Paul Renart, Stephanie Rodriguez, Kaitlyn Rossiter, Matthew Rusek, Brianna Rzeznik, Kerrigan Scheuermann, Kristina Schiraldi, Carliann Shepherd, Terry Shoenberger, Anthony Siccardi, Ashley Smith, Jordan Smith, Breannan Sobiech, Zakary Solowsky, Ashley Stokkeland, Stephanie Thiessen, Yvette Tobin, Victoria Triola, Jeremy Truitt, Taylor Vanderplaat, Nicholas Vogt, Marcia Wallace, Andrew Walters, Lauren Weller, Eric Wittels, Jeff Wygant GRADE 7 HIGH HONOR Christopher Abrams, Morgan Adler, Suzanne Adler, Ameen Ahad, Jeanette Arias, Christina Armagost, Gabriella Astorino, Collin Baldwin, James Balsamo, Amanda Bateman, Amanda Bedross, Nicole Bender, Carol Benedict, Hannah Benjamin, Stephanie Benvengo, Jacob Blank, Christopher Bressler, Katherine Brosnan, Rhenne Brown, Emma Bulkley, Max Cahn, Stephanie Calo, Alexis Cardeno, Samuel Careccia, Grace Caskey, James Cattani, AnnaMarie Centorrino, Linda Cervone, Allison Cianci, Nicolas Clark, Zachary Croan, Rheannonn Desopo, Daniel Dagnone, James Daly, James Delaunay, Kelly Delehanty, John Denmead, Mary Dimaria, Steven Dixon, Erin Dobbins, Christopher Dohrmann, Brendan Doyle, Jason Drain, Juliane Drevitson, Tyler Dromgold, Kaitlin Dunn, Benjamin Durland, Eric Einhorn, Alison Fatzynytz, Trevor Ferguson, Thomas Folino, Morganne Frazier, Wesley Galbraith, Georgia Gallagher, Liza Gergenti, Michelle Giani, Taylor Ginley, Gavin Hannah, Jamil Hashimi, Jack Haslam, Elizabeth Hayes, Kristina Heeren, Sage Holmes, Taya House, James Huchital, Michael Hurley, Brooke Jacks, Justine Jacobsen, Jennifer Kaszubski, Kristen Kettenring, Nicole Konecko, Michael Korte, Paul Kovack, Peter Krasinski, Alexandria Labarbera, Fotini Lane, Veronica Lane, Kaela Lawrence, Kayla Leahey, Emily Lepski, Trevor Lesky, Michaela Letrick, Brooke Marchini, Brooke Markt, William Mastandrea, Stephanie Mathelier, Jamie McCormick, Sean McMurray, Keegan McNamara, Matthew McNeil, Courtney Mifsud, Tian Milano, Elizabeth Miller, Ashley Minett, Erica Moore, Zachary Morrison, Cory Mowery, Jessica Muller, Lauren Murphy, Brian Nazari, Lindsey Nehus, Michelle Nick, Marisa Oliver, Joshua Orenstein, Elizabeth Orr, Jeremy Osak, Ellen Parodi, Bradford Peirce, Lauren Perry, Luke Pettinato, Joyce Phelan, Shannon Quackenbush, Christopher Reinert, Tyler Revak, Colton Reynolds, Mark Ripoll, Danielle Ripp, Patrick Rolla, Mathew Rough, Christopher Rudinski, Renee Ruggeri, Gianna Ruiz, Justin Russell, Devin Ryback, Matthew Scarcella, Samantha Schmieder, Ashleigh Sherow, Trevor Simmons, Corinne Sisco, Chelsea Smith, Melissa Spiegel, Brandon Stemmler, Stephanie Stierle, Julia Stika, Adam Suleski, Travis Thonus, Taylor Totaro, Celeana Triantis, Jacquelyn Trimlett, Samantha Troy, Caitlin Turney, Kristen Unick, Brienna Waters, Katelyn Weller, Rian White, Casey Whitney, Dominique Williams, Kevin Winslow, Collin Wright, James Wu, Kara Yacovone, Hannah Yorks HONOR ROLL Melissa Adorno, Ricky Aiello, Pierre Armand, John Babin, Jacklynn Barton, Quaneesha Bey, Thomas Bishop, Daniel Bounds, Kathryn Brohm, Samuel Brown, William Bundenthal, Brandon Cantelmo, Alexander Capiaghi, Kayla Coogan, Justin Depierro, Evan Dowgin, Scott Evanyke, Edgar Foedish, Kristen Fusco, Bridget Geary, Christopher Gesner, Brittany Giello, Meredyth Glover, Samuel Greenblatt, Lillian Greibesland, Nicholas Hallman, Rachel Harris, Jeffrey Harrison, Amanda Helseth, Graham Hendry, Jacqueline Henshaw, Peter Herceg, Quinn Herrmann, Devin Hurley, Samantha Jacklitsch, Elizabeth Janes, Matthew Janiak, Carissa Jantz, Edward Johnson, Uriah Kashmann-Myrow, Alexandra Kearns, Griffin Kettler, Jared Komorowski, George Lear, Jenna Maisto, Shane Marchini, Daniel Marggraff, Kevin Marion, Clayton Massey, Ashley McDonald, Ryan McPherson, Shannon Metzger, James Michel, Kiara Mignone, Alexis Milburn, Ashley Miller, Conor O’Brien, Rachel Pearce, Megan Pendergast, Christopher Peterson, Amber Protzmann, Byron Quinn, Samantha Rand, Stephen Rappaport, Samantha Raynor, Corinne Reid, Krysten Rifenbury, Kaitlyn Roche, Charisse Rodriguez, Hayley Russo, Anjelica Scaletta, Jenna Sebastian, John Seebach, Molly Silbernagel, Rachael Skinner, Patrick Slevin, Aaron Smith, Kaitlyn Smith, Jillian Streichert, Tyler Tafuto, Jesse Testa, Robert Troia, Alia Trone, Christian Valentine, Connor Vanderplaat, Jessica Verrilli, Krysta Vesely, Robert Walsh, Drew Williams, Tyler Witte GRADE 8 HIGH HONOR Casey Abribat, Colleen Akin, Bridget Allan, Dorothy Arner, Denis Barden, Emily Barker, Grace Barlet, Nicole Barron, Siobhan Barton, Ryan Bauer, Christopher Bertsch, Anna Bisaro, Marina Bisaro, Coner Blaine, Ariana Blake, Kara Bonelli, Ivan Bonet, Brittany Botta, Chelsea Brandt, Vincent Calabrese, Tyler Capellan, Megan Chester, Peter Chong, Emily Chu, Victoria Ciummo, Stephen Conklin, Megan Connolly, Cori-Lynne Connors, Megan Conroy, Brittany Corneby, Emma Crone, Chelsea Curtin, Madison Davis, David Dewan, Dominick Dinardo, Lisa Divenuta, Yvonne Dykstra, Ashley Eding, Stephen Enders, Shelby Fisher, Ashley Fitzgerald, Julia Fitzgerald, Loren Fitzgibbon, Jonathan Fox, Eliot Gee, Kristen Gorczynski, Marlee Goska, Guy Graney, Lucas Groneman, Thomas Hansen, Alysha Hedding, Christina Hedding, Arianna Henry, Lauren Henry Sophie Hicks, Nathaniel Hintermeister, Miller Huffman, Megan Huften, Brynn Hutchinson, Jilian Isler-Stuart, Julie Jacques, Kristen Jados, Elizabeth Jensen, Alexa Joanow, Christopher Johnson, Luke Johnson, Patrick Kemp, Rebecca Kenny, Mariel Klein, Wesley Kuch, Daniel Lapidus, Jack Laskow, Lawrence Lau, Audrey Longfellow, Emily Loverchio, Kathryn Lynch, Alexander Macfarlane, Laura Mahr, Zenia Maisonet, Lindsay Malin, Brandon Martineson, Ruben Martino, Ryan Metzger, Annemarie Miles, Gregory Miller, Bryan Morgiewicz, Jake Morrison, Kim Naples, Lisa Negron, Emmett O’Brien, Valentina Palladino, Taylor Payne, Anne Pennington, Jessica Peterson, Stephen Peterson, Caitlin Reilly, Robert Rockwell, Colleen Rogan, James Rose, Rachel Sander, Michael Santalla, Alyssa Santana, Jonathan Santiago, Katherine Santiago, Michael Savoia, David Schell, Alessandra Snigur, Christian Sobiech, Laura Stanhewicz, Rebecca Starer, Peter Stika, Zachary Sullivan, Lindsay Theodore, Jamie VanDuzer, Elizabeth Vargas, Gregory Victor. Elizabeth Williamson, Jennifer Yung, Gina Zappala HONOR ROLL Kylie Acciarito, Christine Adami, Kerry Alford, Harrison Angle, Stephanie Bastanza, Judith Battista, Shernai Bentley, Bianca Blaikner, Erin Boyle, Cecilie Braadt, Kevin Brown, Antoinette Cervone-Richards, Jeanette Chwan, Andrew Collora, Chelsea Connelly, Jacquelyn Cornine, Olivia Deblanco, Alfred Delia, Imani Finn, Carl Fischer, Garrett Flanagan, Erica Flynn, Melissa Gallagher, Levi Gordon, Patrick Grady, Ashley Granwehr, Haley Gray-Plaisted, Wendy Green, Brian Gregorio, Mariah Grosso, Chelsea Herr, Natalie Hong, Robert Howell, Amanda Irace, Matthew Johnson, Dana Kerstanski, Samantha Knuth, Christine Kohlberger, Alfred Lang, Jaclyn Lawrence, Oliver Leech, Max Lennon, Robert Leonard, Breeanna Little, Kaitlyn Maguire, Joshua Mann, Christopher Mansfield, Jenna Marrione, Ivana Martiniello, Nicholas Mazzella, Sean Mcnamara, Sara Medina, Stephanie Mejia, Trent Messina, Lindsay Moore, Benjamin Pearce, Ross Peralta, Benjamin Petersen, Michael Phillips, Laura Picozzi, Sarah Rawson, Christopher Rose, Victoria Ryan(Dookie), Steven Schmon, Kimberly Schultz, Francis Scott, Ashley Segal, Catherine Stage, Eric Stranski, Jennifer Strickland, Killian Taylor, Kaitlin Ulrich, Joseph Vela, Danielle Waldron, Thomas Walter, David Weissberg, Lauren Wheeler, Jacob Winters WARWICK VALLEY DISPATCH, DECEMBER 1, 2004 Warwick Women in Black Hold Special Thanksgiving Vigil On a wintry Saturday afternoon, they wound through the Holiday shoppers in downtown Warwick, holding messages such as, "Blessed Are the Peacemakers," and the single word, "Peace." Holiday shoppers mostly watched with quiet respect, some giving the thumbs up or peace sign. A group of people who had just emerged from G's Restaurant stood around and watched the long, solemn column of walkers. One little girl asked," What are they doing?" to which her mother replied, "Marching for Peace." On this Sat., Nov. 27, the regular Women in Black vigil was joined by a group of Veterans, sympathetic to the message of peace. The veterans were from several historical periods, but two were active during World War II. One of the men, John Stage of Warwick, was part of the infantry which landed at Omaha Beach. Asked what motivated him to join the Women in Black, he commented, "I welcome this chance to support the dignified protest which the children saw here today." Another man in the group, Dave Greenblatt of Monroe, was in the Merchant Marine during WW II. He wore his Victory medal, adding that it is a little known fact that more merchant marines were killed shipping essential commodities during the war than sailors in the regular forces. The Women in Black hold regular vigils in downtown Warwick to express their opposition to the country's war policy. One of the women, Roslyn Fassett commented that, "Especially at this time I feel very thankful for everything we have, but we must remember that very many people throughout the world do not have even the bare essentials for life." Jan Howe added, "We would rather our tax money be spent on feeding hungry people and providing health care than on killing people in far off countries." The vigil will assemble at 1 p.m. at the South Street parking lot in Warwick every Saturday until Christmas. 19 WVCSD The Warwick Valley School District cordially invites you to a Partners in Education INFORMATIONAL MEETING Wednesday, January 5, 2005 7:00 p.m. Community Room Dorothy C. Wilson Education Center More information to follow The Women in Black march down Main Street in Warwick on Saturday, Nov., 27th. Holidays Are Special. You Name It, Ygal Amir Does It By Lon Tytell Ygal Amir of Albertson Contracting, LLC is extremely proud of his company. He enjoys his job and looks forward to helping people make improvements to their homes. Having worked 25 years in the construction business, including many years with his father and brother, who could also do everything, Ygal started his own company. Albert was his father, Ygal the son, hence the company name of Albertson. The model of Albertson Contracting, LLC is "We do it all." Plumbing, electric, hardwood floors, tile floors, trim work, additions, decks, roofing, siding, and windows are just a few of the expert workmanship they do. Ygal loves doing kitchens and bathrooms. If it's a question of interior design, Ygal calls his wife, Lee, who is an interior decorator and graduate of NY School of Interior Design. What is remarkable about Ygal's company is that they are reliable, dependable, courteous, return calls, work closely with an architect, start and finish a job properly, and encourage perspective customers to call their client list to get opinions and references. The boss is even present at all jobs. Marsha Horn, of Chestnut Ridge, NY, in a letter to Lee and Ygal, called them "a dynamic duo who transform, create, design, and transfix a home into a thing of beauty." Marsha added, "My home is now a perfect reflection of their multi-faceted talents." Improving handyman specials of various degrees of difficulty was another chal- lenge Ygal and Lee eagerly accepted over the years. They have completely renovated houses "from soup to nuts." A crowning accomplishment for Ygal was winning the historical award for Rockland County in 1997 for renovating the original Pomona Schoolhouse in Rockland County which is now an historical home. Licensed and insured in Rockland Co., and covered in Orange Co., Ygal and Lee have lived in Warwick since April, 2002. They moved from Rockland County. Albertson Contracting, LLC is currently refurbishing the entire Jessup Orchard House. For more information on this company call 258-1195. "There is nothing they don't do." Another Success Story - Ygal Amir of Albertson Contracting, LLC has just received another compliment about his company. Tuesday - Thursday & Saturday, 10 - 6 • Friday, 10-8 • Sunday, 11-5 845-987-9600 • 17 Main Street, Warwick, NY 20 WARWICK VALLEY DISPATCH, DECEMBER 1, 2004 LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: 5 KELLYS LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 10/19/04. 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, Post Office Box 488, Cornwall On Hudson, New York 12520. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. 11-3-t6 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: FISCHMAN ENTERPRISES, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 10/22/04. 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, 28 Bruen Place, Goshen, New York 10924. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. 11-3-t6 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: JACK OF ALL TRADES OF ORANGE COUNTY LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 11/02/04. 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, 367 Windsor Highway, #433, New Windsor, New York 12553. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. 11-10-t6 NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION NOTICE OF COMPLETE APPLICATION Date: Applicant:TOWN OF WARWICK 132 KINGS HWY. WARWICK, NY 10990-0489 Facility: NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: W.J. NEW YORK GROUP LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 10/14/04. 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, 498 Red Apple Court, Central Valley, New York 10917. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. 11-3-t6 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: QUALITY DEMISE AND DESIGN, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 10/30/03. 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 Anthony Gooler, 32 Mill Street, Wallkill, New York 12589. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. 11-10-t6 11/19/2004 WARWICK SEWER DIS 1 STP WARWICK STP WARWICK, NY 10990 Application ID: 3-3354-00081/00004 Permit(s) Applied For: 1-Article 17 Titles 7 & 8 Municipal SPDES Project is located: in Warwick in ORANGE COUNTY Project Description: The Department has made a tentative determination to approve this application for a permit modification to allow an increase in the authorized discharge of treated sanitary wastewater from a 30day average of 390,000 gallons per day (gpd) to 430,000 gpd. The facility is located on the west side of State School Road, approximately 1.25 miles north of the intersection with Lake Road. No additional construction is proposed and there will be no change in the location of the existing discharge outfall, which empties into a class B(T) tributary of Longhouse Creek (DEC Water Index No. H- 139-13-61-9-25-3-lb). The permitte will be required to maintain records and report data to verify compliance with the SPDES permit conditions and discharge limits. A draft SPDES permit (No. NY-0021890) has been prepared and is available for review at the DEC Region 3 Office. State Environmental Quality Review (SEQR) Determination: Project is an Unlisted Action and will not have a significant impact on the environment. A Negative Declaration is on file. A coordinated review was performed. SEQR Lead Agency: Warwick Town Board State Historic Preservation Act (SHPA) Determination: A Structural-Archaeological Assessment Form has been completed. The proposed activity will not impact on registered, eligible or inventoried archaeological sites or historic structures. Availability For Public Comment: Comments on this project must be submitted in writing to the ContactPerson no later than 12/31/2004 Contact Person: SCOTT E SHEELEY NYSDEC 21 SOUTH PUTT CORNERS ROAD NEW PALTZ, NY 125611696 (845) 256-3054 12-1-t1 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS VILLAGE OF WARWICK, N.Y. Notice of Hearing A public hearing before the Board of Appeals of the Village of Warwick will be held on the 20th day of December, 2004 commencing at 7:00 P.M. at 77 Main Street, Village of Warwick, New York to consider the following application: JOHN CHRISTISON & PEGGY MURPHY for property located at 7 Howe Street, Warwick, New York, designated on the Village tax map as Section 210 Block 13 Lot 22 and located in an R-2 District, for a variance of Appendix B (Table of Bulk Requirements) for conversion of existing building into a 2 family home. The following represents the Bulk Requirements required/existing: minimum lot area (sf): (22,500/3,520); lot width (ft); 125/40; front setback (ft) 40/22.8; front yard (ft): 40/0; side setback (ft: 25/5; total side setback (ft): 60/6.2; side yard (ft): 15/1.2; rear setback (ft) 35/4.6; rear yard (ft): 10/4.6; street frontage (ft): 90/40; development coverage (%): 35/81; floor to area ratio: .25/.54; lot depth (ft): 125/88; liveable floor area per dwelling unit (sf): 900/less than 900. The above application is open to inspection at the office of the Board of Appeals, 77 Main Street, Warwick, New York. Persons wishing to appear at such hearing may do so in person or by attorney or other representative. Communications in writing in relation thereto may be filed with the Board, or at such hearing. MOSCHE SCHWARTZBERG CHAIRMAN 12-1-t1 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT the annual election of the Pine Island Fire District will take place on December 14, 2004 between 6:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. at the District Fire House (Pulaski Fire House) for the purpose of electing one (1) Commissioner for a five (5) year term commencing on January 1, 2005 and ending December 31, 2009. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS PAULETTE WILK RUDY FIRE DISTRICT SECRETARY 12-1-t2 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE in compliance with Section 15-104 Sub.3(a) of the Election Law that the next General Village Election for the offices to be filled in the Village of Warwick will be held on March 15, 2005. The following office will be vacant at the end of the current official year and will be filled at the General Village Elections to be held on March 15, 2005 for the following: VILLAGE JUSTICE FOUR (4) YEAR TERM Dated: November 15, 2004 BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES VILLAGE OF WARWICK JACQUE MONGELLI, VILLAGE CLERK 12-1-t1 ‘Park Place’ Brings Ambiance & Mouth-Watering Dishes to the Table By Eileen Patterson QUAD CAB WITH REMOTE STARTER 2000 CHEVY SILVERADO 1500 $16,900 VIN: 1GCEK19VXYE168523 2001 DODGE 1500 VIN: 1B7HF1GY01S702877 FINANCING AVAILABLE WE DO REMOTE STARTERS $10,995 Aware of the growth rate and new attention towards Orange County, two Warwick entrepreneurs have thrown their aprons into the mix with a new restaurant in Goshen called “Park Place,” located in the center of Town at 40 Park Place. The owners are Bill and Danielle Roche and Joseph and Lauren Cimino. Bill Roche, a retired New York City Police Detective, has lived in Warwick for twenty-five years with his family. Bill’s wife, Danielle, is also a partner in Mystic Valley Real Estate. The Ciminos have lived in Warwick for the past ten years. Joe’s background is restaurant management, most recently at CoCo Pazzo in Midtown Manhattan. Having spent most of his career in New York City, Joe is happy to be close to home. Bill and Joe are both very excited with their new project. They have worked hard together at renovating the building and designing a lovely atmosphere for guests to enjoy their chef ’s creations. The Executive Chef, Cameron Gray, graduated six years ago from The Culinary Institute of America (CIA). Surrounded in the kitchen by several fellow CIA graduates, Gray designed the menu based on the philosophy of his alma mater - French technique with Asian influence using as many local ingredients as possible. The restaurant offers three venues for a night out. The Dancing Shrimp Lounge is situated in the back of the building and features Jazz every Friday night. Guests can listen to local musicians during cocktails or dinner. A glance out the large picture windows offer a perfect view of the Harness Race Track, as lunch and early dinner guests watch horse trainers at work on the track. The main dining room features a sushi bar. Classically decorated, the room is large enough for many tables to fit but still allows space for private conversations. A large fireplace brings just the right amount of ambiance to the setting. Park Place also offers a banquet-style room known as the Harriman Room. Intimate weddings or small parties up to 100 people will enjoy this room and its history. The owners took care in maintaining the original décor of 1912. Park Place is open for lunch from 11:45 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Monday through Friday; dinner Tuesday through Saturday from 5:45 p.m. - 10 p.m. The Dancing Shrimp Lounge is open until midnight on Thurs., Fri. and Sat. For reservations call 294-7828. Warwick residents, Bill Roche and Joe Cimino, proudly pose in the main dining room of their new restaurant in Goshen called “Park Place.” WARWICK VALLEY DISPATCH, DECEMBER 1, 2004 CLASSIFIEDS Call 986-2216 • Deadline 12 Noon Fridays Rentals Help Wanted $725...1 BR...Warwick $800...1 BR...Warwick $925...2 BR...Warwick $1100...2 BR...Warwick $1100...3 BR...Goshen $1250...3 BR...Warwick $1600...2 BR...Warwick $2800.....3 BR...Warwick Call Warwick Country Realty, Inc. For Additional Information 845-986-1592. 12-01-t1 YE JOLLY ONION INN Waitress/Waiter, Full or part-time. Experience preferred. Call 258-4277, after 12 noon. 9-1-tfn VILLA/VACATION RENTAL 2004-2005 Enjoy a memorable vacation week at Westgate Lakes Resort in beautiful Orlando, FL, between Disney World & Universal Studios – 2-bedroom unit. Pools and Lake, owner privileges and discounts. Call Warwick owner for additional information 987-7837. 12-31-tfn Help Wanted Thrift Shop THRIFT SHOP of Christ Episcopal Church is open every Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 12 noon at 50 South St. in Warwick. Clothing, baby clothes, toys, household items, books and magazines. Clean saleable donations welcome. 986-3440. 3-22 tfn Wanted CARS, TRUCKS, METALS – Need auto parts? Call Specht’s 986-1052. Reg. dlr. 7092957. 12-4-tfn LOOKING FOR AN EDITOR, new local magazine. Great opportunity. References. Experience preferrable. Call 986-8040. 11-17-tfn GREENWOOD LAKE, NY - Charming 2 BR house in beautiful move-in condition. Open view of lake. Tastefully renovated with spacious & elegant kitchen and bath. $225,000. Call (845) 4770787 for details & appt. 12-01-t1 A Civil Service Examination is scheduled for Sat., Jan. 22, 2005 for the following title: #65816 – Meter Reader – OC Applications must be received no later than Dec. 15, 2004. For applications and further information send a legal size, stamped, self-addressed envelope to: Orange County Department of Personnel, County Government Center, Goshen, NY 10924. Please mention the number and title of the examinations you are interested in. City State Learner’s Permit as issued by the Motor Vehicle Department and must be 16-yearsold on or before Feb. 2, 2005. Applications are available in the Guidance Office at the High School. The deadline for applications is Thurs., Dec. 23. Zip Email (optional) WHICH ONE ARE YOU? Check the box for your 52 week subscription Residing in Orange County - $24 Residing Outside Orange County - $26 College Students and Military - $18 Clip this out and mail it with your check to: The Warwick Valley Dispatch, P.O. Box 594, Warwick, NY, 10990 or call 986-2216. FLORIDA EXPANDED CAPE - 4 bedrooms, country kitchen, formal dining room, living room with fireplace, and enclosed porch. Hardwood floors throughout. Central a/c, new roof, new siding. All this on 1/3 acre backed with beautiful farmland. Warwick Valley School District Offers Drivers’ Education The Warwick Valley School District will be offering the Drivers’ Education Program during the spring semester. This course is offered by an independent driving school and the cost to each student will be $270. Any student who wishes to participate in this program must have their Name Address House for Sale Orange County Civil Service Opportunities A Civil Service Examination is scheduled for Sat., Jan. 8, 2005 for the following title: #60332 – Technical Assistant – OC Applications must be received no later than Dec. 10. HEY BUDDY! THERE’S A BETTER WAY TO GET THE D!SPATCH! 21 ...$249,900 Village Realty of Orange County 62 N. 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A Must See!!! $640,000 Offered at: $310,000 EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY 3 St. Stephens Lane, Suite 2, Warwick, NY 10990 • fax 845-988-5898 email: usrealty@warwick.net • www.uspreferredrealty.com REALTOR® www.warwickrealty.com 15 Oakland Avenue, Warwick NY 10990 845-986-1592 22 WARWICK VALLEY DISPATCH, DECEMBER 1, 2004 Serving Warwick Since 1985 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Panco Oil Co. has been a family tradition since 1907, supplying Warwick’s energy needs for almost thirty years. With four locations in Orange County, we’re always nearby to answer your call - any season, any day, any hour. At Panco your comfort is our business. SFF Gymnastics Team Off to a Strong Start Each member of the Sports Fitness & Fun (SFF) girls competitive gymnastics team earned seventh place or better, with five in the top three placements at the NAWGJ Judge’s Cup, Nov 19-21 hosted by Galaxy Gymnastics in Orangeburg, NY. All-around results are as follows: Level 4 Team Placements: seven-years-old for seventh place is Morgan Beattie; eight-years-old for first place is MacKenzie Mayo, Ashley Parchinski in fifth place, and Summer Sakowski in seventh place; nine-years-old for third place is Megan Alberse and Katie Feinberg for sixth place; HOME HEATING OIL • GASOLINE DIESEL FUEL • PROPANE WHITE KEROSENE • BURNERS & SERVICE Warwick Pine Island Goshen Highland Falls 845-986-2264 845-258-4046 845-294-8871 845-446-2008 At left, members SFF Level 4 & 5 Team after a recent competition are (from left, first row): Coach Valeri, Summer Sakowski, Morgan Beattie, Megan Alberse, and Ashley Parchinski. (Second row) Coach Olga, MacKenzie Mayo, Katie Feinberg, Shannon McNamara, Coach Barbara, and Megan Ryan. www.panco.com Letters & Lines Personal and Small Business Computer Services Web Site Design PC or Mac Training Database Programming Troubleshooting & Support www.lettersandlines.com richard @ lettersandlines.com 914.263.2934 Sports Fans! I BET YOU DIDN’T KNOW Brought to you by Eric Nilsestuen Detroit Lions blocking back Corey Schlesinger leads with his face – literally. In nine NFL seasons through 2003, he broke his face mask some 200 times, an average of well over once a game. But Schlesinger’s still got his head on straight. Having studied welding and woodworking at Nebraska, he converted his garage into a work shop and began making his mangled masks into plaques by mounting each one onto a wooden base along with a metal plate inscribed with information on when that particular mask met its demise. He then donates the plaques to Detroit Lions Charities to benefit local causes. ••• Do you have any idea what the longest losing streak is in NCAA football history, at any level? On October 28, 1989, Prairie View A&M defeated Mississippi Valley 21-12. Alas, the poor Panthers didn’t win another game until September 26, 1998, when they stopped a two-point conversion in the last minute to beat Langston 14-12. Between those two victories, Prairie View A&M lost a whopping 80 games in a row. ••• Here’s the story of a loss as agonizing as any you’ll ever hear. Lynden (Washington) Christian High School was playing for a spot in the 2003 state football championship game, leading 19-14 over defending champion Elma with only seconds left. Lynden quarterback Mark Holleman was told to take the snap, run backwards 50 yards into the end zone to use up the clock, and take a safety to end the game. Holleman did just that, and when he crossed the goal line he dropped the ball and threw his arms into the air, victory assured. But it wasn’t, because Holleman didn’t take a knee or fall down, so the play was still alive. Elma’s Caleb Rose jumped on the ball. Final score: 20-19, Elma. ••• I bet you didn’t know...that being an independent agent means we can get the best coverage and best price from a number of top Insurance companies...Stop in or call and see for yourself. 10-years-old for second place is Shannon McNamara. Level 5 Team Placements: 11 years and up in sixth place is Megan Ryan. Level 6 Team Placements: 12 years old in second place is Jacqueline Combs, Nicole Bender came in third place, Toni Marie Cravela placed fourth and Jade Giza came in seventh. The different team levels are based on skill and ability level. Once a gymnast has perfected the skills for a given level, she must earn a certain score in a sanctioned competition and have their coaches recommend that they move up to the next level. Irene Lerz, SFF Gymnastics Director noted, "These scores reflect their many hours of practice in the gym and their coaches’ dedication to gymnastics excellence." Ryan Earns Second XC Footlocker Bid By Richard Furst Aislinn Ryan placed second in the Footlocker Regional qualifier at Van Cortland Park with a spectacular 17:46.8 clocking through a strong headwind at the start and the finish. Ryan led through the first 1.5 miles. "I didn’t feel like it was a fast pace." "I felt comfortable the whole way. I think I made a mistake when Nicole caught me. It seemed that she went to the lead and then slowed down a bit. I stayed there instead of pushing the pace again." The first mile was 5:25 and Ryan was accompanied by four Saratoga girls plus three other top runners from the northeast. The race was on in the second mile with Nicole Blood of Saratoga taking a 40m lead just after the two-mile. Ryan fought back and cut the lead to two seconds before Blood came to the last downhill. Blood, perhaps the best girl in the nation, runs downhill exceptionally well and opened up a six second lead. At the finish Ryan was timed at 17:46.8 to Blood’s 17:41.8. Blood has beaten Ryan in four consecutive races but each race has been closer and closer. The two will match up again on Dec. 11 in the Footlocker National Championship in San Diego, California. This time they will be running for the same team, as they will represent the northeast region of the country. Will they take the first two places again, just as they have done for their last four meetings? Stay tuned and watch for the Footlocker National Cross-Country Championships, which will be televised on ESPN. Robert Demetry/The Warwick Valley Dispatch John W. Sanford & Son, Inc. 68 Main St • Warwick • 986-2211 Warwick skateboarders Zac Dellabough, 12, and Russell Broere, 12, weren’t bothered by Sunday’s rainy weather as they managed to do some board antics at Stanley-Deming Park’s basketball courts. Both are students at Warwick’s Middle School. WARWICK VALLEY DISPATCH, DECEMBER 1, 2004 TUESDAYS National Safety Council First Aid & CPR Class hosted by Warwick Volunteer Ambulance Corps at Warwick Ambulance Bay, 146 South St., Warwick, Tuesday nights Nov. 9 through Dec. 7, 7-10 p.m. All sessions must be attended. Cost $40/person. For more information call 986-4136. Leave your name and number for a call back. WEDNESDAYS Chess Club - The Tuscan Café, 5 South St., Warwick each Wednesday, 5:30 p.m. All levels welcome. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 1 Orange County Soccer League hosted by Knights of Columbus #4952 Thanksgiving Day, Thurs., Nov. 25, conforming women’s indoor soccer league. Registration Dec. 1, 7-9 p.m., Dunkin’ Donuts, Washingtonville. Must be 22 years of age or older. Games are Friday nights. For information: 845-497-1950. MARTA - Mid-Hudson Area Retired Teachers Association Luncheon, 12 noon, The Barnsider, Kings Hwy., Sugar Loaf, your own menu price choice. Information: 341-1031 or 343-8907. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 2 & FRIDAY, DECEMBER 3 Christmas in Hershey sponsored by Pine Island Seniors, Thurs., Dec. 2 - Fri., Dec. 3. Accommodations at The Hershey Lodge, tours, and dinner show. Cost: $175 double occupancy, $219 single. For reservations call Terry Sinsabaugh 986-1286. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 3 A 55 Alive Defenseive Drivers Course is being offered by AARP Chapter 377, Fri., Dec. 3, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Town Hall (upstairs), 132 Kings Highway, Warwick. Bring your lunch and beverage. First come first served. Call 258-3528 to get your name on the list. Cost: $10 to the AARP. Joe Kovak will be conducting the course. Village of Florida Tree Lighting - Dec. 3, 4 p.m., front lawn Village Hall, North Main St. FUFSD Choral Group, under the direction of Ms. Kristen Henne, will lead the caroling. Florida FD will be there to help with the festivities. WTBQ Radio will be broadcasting live. Everyone invited. Shabbat Services at Congregation B’nai Torah Jewish Centre of Greenwood Lake, Edgemere Road, at the old Greenwood Lake Ambulance Corps (temporary location), Fri., Dec. 3, 7 p.m. For information: 845-477-3716. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 4 Toy & Christmas Gift Sale, Bellvale United Methodist Church, Church’s upstairs recreation hall, Iron Forge Rd., Bellvale, Dec. 4, 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. In case of inclement weather the sale will be Sat., Dec. 11. Gift items, Christmas decorations, new and renewed toys, all reasonably priced. Winslow Therapeutic Center Event featuring Adam Binder, famous English sculptor, Dec. 4, starting 2 p.m. with lots of fun and games; 6 p.m. dinner; square dancing 7-9 p.m. Adam will also award prize for best costume. An exclusive event piece will be limited to attendees. The dinner is $40 and the exclusive "event piece" is $90. For information contact Jaime Phillips at 986-6686. Community Holiday Party sponsored by Learning Land Daycare and Colonial Lanes Bowling Alley, Chester, Dec. 4, 1 p.m. Bring wrapped gift for boy or girl to donate to The House on the Hill. Information: Laura 469-7428 or Alexis 469-3005. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 4 & SUNDAY, DECEMBER 5 Pet Photos With Santa, Warwick Valley Humane Society, 48 Public Works Dr., off Kings Hwy, Sat., Dec. 4 and Sun., Dec. 5, with professional photographer, Chris Babicke, 12 noon-3 p.m. (rain, snow or shine). $8 per photo and all pets and children are welcome. All proceeds benefit the Warwick Animal Shelter. Information: 986-2473. Café Samaya Wine-Tasting Buffet, 18 Main St., Warwick, Dec. 9, 7-9 p.m. Featured: Georgian wines, Georgian buffet and a generous assortment from the café menu. Cost $25. Call for information and reservations: 986-9200. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 10 Tricky Tray to benefit Project Graduation, Warwick Valley H.S., Dec. 10, South Cafeteria. Doors open 6 p.m.; calling begins 7 p.m. Adults $1; free for children under 10. Sheet of 25 tickets $3. Shabbat Services & Community Dinner at Congregation B’nai Torah Jewish Centre of Greenwood Lake, Edgemere Road, at the old Greenwood Lake Ambulance Corps (temporary location), Fri., Dec. 10, 7 p.m. For information: 845-477-3716. SUNDAY, DECEMBER 5 Warwick Valley Chorale’s Concert, Dec. 5, 7 p.m., North Congregational Church, 157 Linden Ave., Middletown, under the direction of Stanley Curtis, accompaniment of Gail Johnson, the Chorale will perform selections by Bach and Buxetehude, together with a variety of other holiday favorites. For more information: Zoey Savale 986-1392. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 11 Holiday Shopping Trip to Reading, PA sponsored by Cadette Girl Scout Troop #496, Dec. 11. Bus departs Big-V parking lot, Florida, 7 a.m., sharp; departs Reading at 5 p.m. sharp. $25 per person includes shopping bag with coupons. Contact Doreen Faliski 651-2039. Penny Social sponsored by Good Shepherd Church at American Legion Post #1443, Monroe-Lakes Rd., Greenwood Lake, Dec. 5. Starts 1:30 p.m.; calling 3 p.m. Admission $2. Five-hour Pre-licensing Course required for NYS Driver license applicants, Sat., Dec. 11, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., Warwick Town Hall (front entrance), Kings Hwy. Cost: $30. Enrollees must hold a NYS Learners Permit before registering. To register call George Arnott 469-9482. 23 Defensive Driving Class Sat., Dec. 11, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Warwick Town Hall (front entrance), Kings Hwy. Cost: $39. To register call George Arnott 469-9482. SUNDAY, DECEMBER 12 Warwick Valley Chorale’s Concert, Dec. 12, 7 p.m., Warwick Reformed Church, 16 Maple Ave., Warwick, under the direction of Stanley Curtis, accompaniment of Gail Johnson, the Chorale will perform selections by Bach and Buxetehude, together with a variety of other holiday favorites. For more information: Zoey Savale 986-1392. Hebrew School & Chanukah Party at Congregation B’nai Torah Jewish Centre of Greenwood Lake, Edgemere Road, at the old Greenwood Lake Ambulance Corps (temporary location), Sun., Dec. 12, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. For information: 845-4773716. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 14 Mothers of Multiples Holiday Dinner & Chinese Auction, Dec. 14, 7 p.m. at a local restaurant (to be announced). The club also holds playgroups on weekdays and weekends. For information call Tara 845496-5996. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 16 Defensive Driving Class Thurs., Dec. 16, 5-10 p.m., American Legion Hall (side entrance), Forester Ave. Cost: $39. To register call George Arnott 469-9482. Tastefully Simple Party, St. Edward Hall, Florida, Dec. 5, 1 p.m. Candy, bread, cheese ball mixes, spices, rubs, oils, gift sets and lots more. You get to taste before you buy. Reasonably priced. Orders arrive by Dec. 11. Free admission. For information: Donna Kessler 651-6513 or Tom Coughlin 651-4115. MARTA, Mid-Hudson Area Retired Teachers Association "Salute to Wintertime’, at Glen Arden, Dec. 5, 12:303:30 p.m. Cost $15/pp. For information, Dorothy 845-783-9330 or Phyllis 845-3411031. Hebrew School at Congregation B’nai Torah Jewish Centre of Greenwood Lake, Edgemere Road, at the old Greenwood Lake Ambulance Corps (temporary location), Sun., Dec. 5, 9 a.m-1 p.m. For information: 845-477-3716. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 7 Greenwood Lake Watershed Management District will hold regular public meeting, Tues., Dec. 7, 8 p.m., in courtroom above Police Station, Greenwood Lake Village, Waterstone Road. Chanukah Menorah at Senior Center, Greenwood Lake, Tues., Dec. 7, 7 p.m. For information: 845-477-3716. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 8 Blood Drive sponsored by St. Anthony Hospital, 15 Maple Ave., Dec. 8, 2 - 7 p.m. For more information: 294-3362. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 9 O.C. Young Republican’s 7th Annual Holiday Dinner, Dec. 9, Brookside Manor, Middletown, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Advance ticket $30; $35 at the door. Journal ads available. Reservations: YR Dinner, c/o Karl Brabenec, P.O. Box 185, Westbrookville, NY 12785. Information: 845-754-7113. Tuesday, Dec. 7th 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. 24 WARWICK VALLEY DISPATCH, DECEMBER 1, 2004 Warwick Basketball Geared Up & Ready to Score By John Reiber, Senior at WVHS Warwick Valley High School’s Varsity Basketball teams are looking to start off strong this season. Many people feel that neither team reached their full potential last season. After ending last season with a first round playoff loss at the hands of Newburgh Free Academy, Coach Gary Vyskocil and his Wildcats began vigorously training to improve on some of the weak spots that were exploited last season. "Many of the returning Wildcats participated in AAU and the Orange County Community College Summer Camp to help prepare for the season, which will help," said Wildcat's Head Coach Gary Vyskocil. Led by tri-captains Mike Stubeck, Andre Waterman, and Joe McCarthy, the Wildcats are sending the best team they’ve had in quite some time to the court this year. With a backcourt that includes last year's starters, senior Andre Waterman at shooting guard and junior Joe McCarthy at the point, Warwick possesses the experience that may prove to be a big advantage. The front court consists of center Mike Stubeck, power forward Temir Williams, both seniors. A newcomer and freshman forward, Isiah Reyes, may arguably be one of the most talented in this division. Warwick's men's team opens their season on Dec. 2-3 in their annual Coach's vs. Cancer Tip-Off Classic at home against Cornwall, Fallsburg, and Wallkill. All profits from the Wildcat's tournament will go to charity. The annual tournament, that has been a staple for the basketball program, has been a big hit among the teams as well. "I think that the Coach's vs. Cancer Tip-Off Classic is an enjoyable event that families can come to together. It's a fast paced and intense competition between some topnotch teams which all set high goals for themselves for the season. Plus, it raises money for a great cause," said Temir Williams. Highly Competitive Lady Wildcats When Coach James O’Brien and his Lady Wildcats open their season they'll be looking to erase the memories of their last second shot against Minisink Valley that ended their season early in the playoffs last year. Coach O’Brien is looking for key contributions from juniors, Amy Tomczak and Cailin Gallagher, and from Lexa Abrahamensen. O’Brien is also expecting big plays to be made by returning starters, Ciara Clarke, Aly Tomczak, and Sally Nnamani. The Lady Wildcats are expected to be competitive throughout the entire season and are early favorites to make a run for an OCIAA Division II title. Coach O’Brien is very confident in his team’s ability. "We’ve worked extremely hard throughout the preseason, and the girls are working very well as a team," said Coach O’Brien. "We’re looking to just take this season one game at a time and give it our best effort each time we step on the court, if we can accomplish that, this season looks very promising." The Lady Wildcats open their season at home against Monticello on Dec. 2. On Dec. 6-7 they'll be hosting the first ever Lady Wildcat Open against Florida's S.S. Seward High School, Spring Valley, and Roundout Valley. The arrival of the 2004 high school basketball season is just around the corner and the anticipation is beginning to build up. Much of the Wildcat faithful are already very eager to see what’s in store for Warwick’s basketball program. Noting the talent that both teams possess, no one can really blame them. Pictured here is Andre Waterman taking a shot at the foul line during a game last season.