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A Winner Of A Day For Homecoming
The Warwick Wildcat rides in style with Mr. Odom, WVHS teacher, during the 2005 Homecoming Parade.
By Katie Bisaro
You couldn’t have asked for a more beautiful fall day
for the annual Warwick Valley High School Homecoming
celebration. The skies were clear and the temperature crisp
as the parade stepped off Saturday at noon from the
Pioneer Restaurant and wound its way into the Village.
Preparations for Homecoming Week started on
Monday as students gathered in the bus garage each
evening to work on their class floats. Students showed their
school spirit by dressing up for various theme days
throughout the week including 80’s Day, Crazy Hat Day,
Formal Day and Spirit Day. In another Homecoming Week
tradition, the students also raised money for charity.
Instead of choosing four different charities as in years past,
this year all four classes raised money for just one cause.
Over $1600 was collected by the students and designated
for Hurricane Katrina Relief.
On Friday night the traditional Pep Rally was held on
the football field where the Homecoming King and Queen
were crowned along with their royal court. The
Homecoming King and Queen for 2005 are Warren
Huffman and Lonni Petersen. Representing the Freshman
Class were Sarah Rawson and Pat Kemp; Adara
Abrahamsen and Kevin Leahy; and Loren Fitzgibbon and
Mathew Johnson. The Sophomore Court included Kelly
Ketterning and Nick Urgo; Merry Clavin-Marquet and
Matt Culkin; and Allison Schell and Chris Romaine. The
Junior Princesses and Princes were Marissa Santalla and
James Davies, Sarah Fugate and Andrew Burke; and
Christina Cervone and Ben Catanzero. Attending the King
and Queen from the Senior Class: Stephanie Fox and Tyler
Murtie; Iris Fernandez and Richard Fivehouse; Kelly Taylor
and Ryan Darcey.
The Homecoming float theme was “Ancient
Civilizations” allowing for a great deal of creativity. The
Freshmen built an Aztec pyramid to sacrifice a Cornwall
football player. The Sophomore Class traveled back to
Medieval times where a Wildcat knight reenacted the slaying of a Cornwall Dragon. The second place Senior float
featured the Pharaoh of the Field entombing a Cornwall
mummy.
The winning float, as voted on by various civic and
school dignitaries, was built by the Junior Class – Ancient
Rome. Complete with water running through an aqueduct
and a “marble” statue of a Roman goddess, a charioteer is
seen arriving triumphantly with the spoils of the game –
the game ball.
The parade also featured the over 110-member WVHS
Wildcat Marching Band under the direction of Mr. Chris
Persad and led by Drum Majors Andrew Reighard and
Samantha Bisaro. In addition to entertaining the crowds
gathered along Oakland Ave. and Main St. as they marched
by, the band stopped in front of the gathered dignitaries
including Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Joseph Natale,
WVHS Principal Randall Barbarash, several members of
the School Board, Village Mayor Michael Newhard and
Town Supervisor Michael Sweeton to play a rousing rendition of Glenn Miller’s “In the Mood.”
Following the parade, the crowd gathered at C. Ashley
Morgan Stadium at the High School for the annual
Homecoming Game, this year against the Cornwall
Dragons. The stadium was packed as the entire town, it
seemed, came out to enjoy an afternoon of Wildcat football. As the cheerleaders and the Pep Band got the crowd
going, the fans were treated to an impressive and exciting
football game.
With a running and passing game that couldn’t be
stopped, the Purple and Gold dominated much of the
game. The Wildcats scored 6 unanswered touchdowns slaying the Cornwall Dragons, 38-0, capping off a picture perfect Homecoming Weekend.
To Bid Or Not To Bid?
By Eileen Patterson
To bid or not to bid? - that really was the question
when the Board approved Department of Public Works
Supervisor (DPW), Steve Sisco’s, request to lease five vehicles for the Village.
During fiscal 2004, the DPW Supervisor proposed the
acquisition of three Ford trucks for his department. He
made a similar request in June of 2005 for two more trucks.
Part of Sisco’s responsibilities as DPW Supervisor is to
research and propose purchases of necessary equipment.
The research should include reviewing the New York State
Office of General Services (NYS OGS) list of contracts for
commodities such as the trucks needed in Warwick.
The OGS list contains contracts for everything from
pre-package pudding to conference tables and chairs. On
their website, the Orange County Division of Purchasing
explains the OGS process: “OGS leverages the state’s buying power by combining state and local government agency
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requirements to establish contracts. As a political subdivision, Orange County is entitled to purchase from these
contracts but we are not required to use them.”
Back in June of 2004, two residents who were present
at the meeting asked if a bid was in order. At that time,
Sisco responded by saying that since he was able to match
the OGS price, a bid was not necessary. The Board and the
residents were satisfied with that answer and so the process
began. The vendor was Gordon’s Ford in Rockland County
which is where Trustee George McManus is employed.
A phone call on Friday to the NYS Office of General
Services confirmed that ‘matching the state price’ is
addressed in their guidelines and is officially referred to as
‘OGS or less.’ The guidelines explain that in cases where an
OGS contract amount is matched or less, the municipality
must still follow state purchasing guidelines and seek bids
from several vendors. The final decision must be based on
best value. This rule applies for leases when the total
expense is beyond the rules established within the particular municipality.
Several weeks ago local Ford Dealer, Leo Kaytes, questioned the Village Mayor about the Board’s decision to
work with a vendor outside of Warwick. Mayor Newhard
began researching the process and discovered that an error
was made. He wrote a letter to Kaytes apologizing for the
error and promised to review the decision and make nec-
essary adjustments for this and future purchases.
At the Sept. 19 Village Board meeting, Newhard said,
“When it came to my attention, I immediately called
NYCOM [the New York Conference of Mayors] and the
legal counsel for State Comptroller’s office. Regardless of
the ramifications, I wanted to find out what we need to do.”
Since the revelation of this error, Village residents and
various media have been discussing the ethical aspect of
the vendor choice. Should the Board have done business
with the employer of a Village Trustee? Were any ethical
rules broken? In response to this question, George
McManus, the Trustee who is employed by the Ford dealership where the trucks were leased, was quoted as saying
he had written a letter to the Village Ethics Board outlining
his involvement.
The ethics board, which did not exist in the Village of
Warwick until one year ago, is an independent body, separate from the Board of Trustees. They are not required to
publish their conclusions. The Mayor described his reasons for establishing an ethics board. “I think it is a critical
tool for government employees to go to an unbiased group
to review issues as they come up,” said Newhard. The
Trustees, the Village Attorney and Mayor Newhard all
refused to comment about the Ethics Board review of the
situation.
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WARWICK VALLEY DISPATCH, SEPTEMBER 28, 2005
Public Turns Out As 35-Lots Are Approved
By Scott Webber
On Wed., Sept. 21, cars were parked on the lawn
around the Town Hall, as the Warwick Town Planning
Board gave final approval to a 35-lot subdivision of David
Moore, on the east side of Little York Rd., at the intersection of Little Brooklyn Rd.
Not since the ‘war’ over the 2002 Zoning Code, in
2001, have cars parked on the lawn. This time the public
came for information on the 133-acre development, which
has 84-acres set aside for open space. The biggest protest
was about, what residents said, was the narrow roads –
which they feared would be filled with cars that would “run
over their children while they were riding their bicycles.”
Estimates indicate that there will be about an additional
car an hour from the development and there will be no additional run-off from the area. There will also be a Homeowner’s
Association. Board Chairman Ben Astorino said, problems
with the road should be taken to the Town Board.
In other business, the Board gave final approval to
Adam Filipowski for three-lots on 13-acres on the east side
of Nelson Road, some 1,607 feet northeast of Penaluna
Road. This application was being continued from the Aug.
3 meeting. There was no public comment.
There was also no public comment as the Board gave
final approval to a 16-lot subdivision to Mozafar
Rafizadeh, known as Sleepy Valley Acres, on the west side of
Sleepy Valley Road, that has been before the Board since
1996. It is on 82 acres. Original plans called for 24-lots.
The development was grandfathered under the 1989 Town
Zoning Code.
The Board also gave final approval to a five-lot subdivision of Alfred and Anita Gieger on 21-acres on the north
side of Ryerson Road. There are 11-acres of open space.
Tom Hamling, VP Paterco LLC, was given site plan
approval and a ‘special use’ permit for the construction and
use of a 35 x 80 foot addition to support the current manufacturing process, known as Zircar, on the north side of
Round Hill Road, some 240 feet west of the intersection
with Roe St.
Town Works on Plans to
Buy Lions Field Under PDR
By Scott Webber
The Town of Warwick will work on proposals to spend
Purchase Development Rights Funds (PDR) to buy the
Lions Field from the Village of Greenwood Lake, says Town
Supervisor Michael Sweeton.
At last Thurs., Sept. 22, night’s meeting Sweeton
denied reports that this wasn’t going to happen. He said the
Town will conduct public hearings in the future to pursue
this idea. He said there is about $1 million left in PDR
funds to be used for Greenwood Lake's purposes.
By buying Lions Field, it would remain a public recreation park and allow the Village the use of the PDR money
for its own other needs. PDR funds were used to buy what
is now the Greenwood Lake public beach at the end of
Windermere Avenue. The money is part of a $9.5 million
PDR referendum approved by Town voters several years back
to foster recreation and open space throughout the Town.
In other business, Sweeton reported that two trucks of
supplies from the Town are on their way to help victims of
Hurricane Katrina. Town Assessor Richard Hubner has
become one of three Fellows of the International Assessors’
Association in New York State, the supervisor said.
He also reported that the Town’s Recreation
Commission has now completed 75 percent of the work
required to come up with a Town recreation plan. Needed
now is public input. This will come in the form of questionnaires and in public meetings to be held in Florida,
Greenwood Lake and at Town Hall this fall.
In compliance with a County resolution, the Town
Board passed a similar one which grants families with men
and women serving in Iraq a 90-day delay in paying their
property taxes.
Starting at 9:30 a.m. Oct. 4 the Town Board will sit
down with the various town government departments
heads for three days to review their budget needs for 2006.
This will allow for a proposed 2006 Town Budget to be
drawn up and available for a public hearing on Oct. 27.
Adoption will come in November. The adoption schedule
follows the plan set out in state law.
SUPERVISOR’S
CORNER
By Michael P. Sweeton
Warwick Town Supervisor
www.townofwarwick.org
Tune to Cablevision Municipal Channel 21 or
log on to www.townofwarwick.org for Town information.
The Warwick Alert System has become a valuable tool to communicate with our residents in
times of emergency or service disruptions. To
ensure that your phone number is in the system,
please download the sign up form from
www.townofwarwick.org- Residents – Town
Services – Hometown Alert System, and return the
form to Town Hall, 132 Kings Highway, Warwick,
NY 10990.
This is your last chance to register for Orange
County’s Hazardous Household Collection Day to
be held on Sat., Oct. 15 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the
New Hampton Fire Training Center. Call 1-800328-4808.
The next regular meeting of the Town Board
will be held on Thurs., Oct. 13 at 7:30 p.m. in the
Warwick Town Hall, 132 Kings Highway.
Warwick Post Office
Extends Hours
The United States Postal Service in Warwick has new
extended hours effective Oct. 1: Mon. – Fri., 8:30 a.m. – 7
p.m. and Sat., 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Post Office Boxes: Mon.-Fri.,
5:30 a.m. – 7 p.m. Passport applications available. For more
information visit: usps.com.
Bog Turtles & Now Bats Threaten Bellvale Development
By Scott Webber
The Federal government says that any approval of a
proposed 174-acre BCM Development in Warwick must take
into account the presence in the area of bog turtles and bats.
In a letter to the developer’s engineer, Lanc & Tully of
Goshen, a field supervisor for the Fish and Wildlife Service
of the U.S. Department of the Interior based in Cortlandt,
notes that the Federally-listed threatened and State-listed
endangered bog turtle (Clemmys muhlenbergii) is known
to occur within one of the wetlands, although the observation was made outside the project area.
The letter, made available to the press by the Save Old
Bellvale civic group opposing the development, also notes
that Michael Klemens located the potential habitat on May
16, 2002 in both wetlands on the development tract.
Dated Aug. 30, 2005, the wildlife agency tells David
Higgins of Lanc & Tully that there is potential for the
Federally and State listed endangered Indiana Bat (Myotis
sodalis) to occur within the proposed project area, which is
two miles from known roosts and approximately 44 miles
from known hibernacula in Ulster County.
The development received preliminary approval by
the Planning Board on Feb. 2 and is located along the north
side of Route 17A, between the intersections of Ketchum
and Pumpkin Hill Roads. A total of 40 lots are proposed.
David A. Stilwell, the wildlife supervisor, did note, “It
appears that most of the proposed disturbance would
occur within currently open field habitats and that impacts
to the Indiana Bat are unlikely.” However, he did recommend that they review their fact sheet.
“Except for the bog turtle, the potential for Indiana
Bats, and occasional transient individuals, no other
Federally-listed or proposed endangered or threatened
species under our jurisdiction are known to exist in the
project area,” the letter continued.
Stilwell called the letter “technical assistance” and
noted further that anyone involved with these endangered
species must consult with the Fish and Wildlife Service
under Federal law.
The Town Planning Board took note of the letter at
their meeting on Sept. 21.
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WARWICK VALLEY DISPATCH, SEPTEMBER 28, 2005
Exquisite New Estate Homes
Coming to Warwick
Whether you enjoy the glory of a sunrise or the drama
of a sunset, both will be exceptional at Pelton Crossing, a
premier collection of 47 new luxury custom homes coming
this fall to Warwick. Situated on a breathtaking property
overlooking rolling hills and valleys of farmlands and vineyards, and just a few minutes from the charm of downtown
Warwick, Pelton Crossing is sure to please the most discerning home purchaser.
According to Allan Leeds, a principal of ON-SITE
Sales & Marketing, the community’s sales and marketing
company, Pelton Crossing is the creation of one of the
area’s most creative home builders, Sanford Pankin
Properties, LLC and its affiliates. The firm has been creating exceptional communities and custom designed homes
for more than 20 years. “One common attribute of every
project by Sanford Pankin Properties is an uncompromising dedication to each owners’ satisfaction,” said Leeds.
Pelton Crossing will comprise only 47 estates on a tree
lined loop road built into a lush rolling hillside. Each fourto-five bedroom estate will be expertly placed on one plus
acre properties, which backs onto a 110 acre natural pre-
serve creating breathtaking views and taking the fullest
advantage of sun exposure. To best illustrate the grand
luxuries to be found at Pelton Crossing, the four-bedroom
Sanford model with three car garage will be underway this fall.
Leeds describes the estate as “remarkable” in its design
and yet, “practical” in its features and amenities. He states,
“The Sanford, which is named for one of the original settlers of Warwick, reflects its history in an open, free flowing floor plan that invites its owners to greet guests in the
grand two-story foyer and enjoy the ease of entertaining in
the lavish living room and formal dining room both with
handcrafted moldings and hardwood floors.”
“Yet, when it’s time to relax, the spacious family room
with fireplace flanked by windows will soothe away all the
day’s hectic pace,” said Leeds. The Sanford’s first floor also
offers a quiet study, deck off the breakfast room, powder
room, mud room and laundry room. Owners can also
choose to include another powder room and optional
media room with walls of windows and tray ceiling details.
Upstairs, owners will find the perfect retreat in an
expansive master bedroom suite complete with sitting area,
tray ceiling, two walk-in closets and a
luxurious bath with dual vanities,
soaking tub and separate lavatory and
shower stall with glass door. A
Princess suite with full bath, two additional bedrooms and full bath provide
plenty of family space. The upper
level also offers a computer loft and
unfinished storage space above the
garage.
For more information, call the
Pelton Crossing Sales Center at 9877300.
This is an “artist rendering” of the
exquisite Sanford model, soon to be
underway at Pelton Crossing in
Friends Of The Library 3rd Annual
‘Moonlight Over Warwick’ Gala
Please join with your friends and neighbors for a wonderful evening at the 3rd Annual ‘Moonlight over Warwick’
gala hosted by the Friends of the Albert Wisner Library.
The Gala will be held at the Hickory Hill Golf Club, Route
17A, Warwick on Sat., Oct. 15, at 6 p.m.
Last year’s gala was a sold out event and a wonderful
success. This year’s gala is planned to be even more exciting than last year. The evening starts with a cocktail hour
and hors d’oeuvres, followed by a sit down dinner with a
choice of chicken francese, prime rib, stuffed sole or pasta
primavera. Dinner also includes salad, vegetable, rolls and
an open bar. This year the gala features our first ever fabulous dessert auction, which promises to be great fun and
delicious.
The ‘Loose Caboose’ will provide the musical entertainment for the evening. Led by Steve Laico and Bill
Rome, The ‘Loose Caboose’ is a local favorite that play a
great variety of music perfect for an elegant evening of dining and dancing. In addition to dining and dancing, attendees will have the opportunity to bid on donated items in
a silent auction. This year’s bid items again promise to be
tempting and diverse. A small sampling of the bid items
include: original watercolors, sculpture, metropolitan
opera tickets, autographed books, getaways, jewelry and
antiques.
Get your tickets early, before the gala is sold out and
join fellow library supporters to raise money for the Albert
Wisner Library and our new library building fund. Tickets
are available at the library for $60 per person. For more
information or if you are interested in donating an auction
item, call Colleen Larsen at 986-7101 or Mary Hennel at
988-0256.
Chester Post Office
Extends Retail Hours
– Now Open Later -
WVHS Class of 1985
Reunion
The Post Office is extending hours to make it more
convenient to ship packages anywhere in the United States
and around the world.
Effective Oct. 1 the Chester, NY Post Office will open
at 8:30 a.m. and close at 7 p.m. Mon. through Fri. and will
open at 9 a.m. and close at 4 p.m. on Saturday.
“We want to make using the Post Office quick, easy
and convenient for our customers,” says Susan Wilk,
Postmaster. “This is just another way we’re working to better meet our customers’ shopping and mailing needs.
In addition, Wilk says many services available at the
Post Office are now available online at usps.com. “You can
buy stamps, use Click-N-Ship to print your own mailing
labels, pay for postage and confirm delivery,” says Wilk.
“You can even request a package pick up at your home or
office for no extra charge.”
“Expanding hours provides customers with more
options and more access to the products and services they
need,” Wilk said.
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From
The Mayor’s Office
By Mayor Michael Newhard
Village of Warwick
www.villageofwarwick.org
A creative local effort to help the victims of
Hurricane Katrina is underway. The Village merchants are accepting donations and selling colorful
Mardi Gras beads – all proceeds will go to the Red
Cross. Call
1-800-helpnow
or
go
to
NYRedCross.org.
Congratulations to Ginny Maza who was
awarded the Winslow Award this past Saturday
evening at the gala “Denim and Diamond” celebration.
Ginny has been so much a part of Winslow. She
is the past Director but also the dynamic catalyst that
has helped Winslow develop as a world-renowned
Therapeutic Center. My dear friend Flora Winslow
would have been proud of what you have done,
Ginny. Your work and commitment is outstanding
and this award well deserved.
Applefest will be taking place this Sun., Oct. 2. I
encourage everyone to come down and enjoy the
festivities and support many of our local non-profits, churches and organizations that will be set up for
the day.
This was a great week for my son, Henry. He
mastered a two-wheel bicycle! As I watched him take
off without training wheels it was as if he had
sprouted wings. I am proud of him, of course, and
he hasn’t stopped smiling.
The next Village Board meeting will be Mon.,
Oct. 3.
Bulk Pickup
The Village of Warwick is in the process of converting
the Fall Pickup to Spring Pickup. To make this transition
easier the Village will have dumpsters available at DPW
Central Garage (Forester Ave.) on weekends during
October for Village residents to bring trash to. A Permit
will be necessary to access these dumpsters; permits will be
issued at the Village Hall between the hours of 8:30 a.m.
and 4 p.m. Items such as garbage, leaves, brush, tires, barrels, paint, drain oil, newspaper, construction of building
material, large appliances, will not be allowed.
Warwick Democrats October
Meeting
The Warwick Town Democratic Committee will hold
its regular monthly meeting on Tues., Oct. 4 at 7:30 p.m. in
the Tuscan Café, 5 1/2 South Street, Warwick. All interested Democrats are invited to attend.
RE-ELECT
PETER
BARLET
Warwick
Town Justice
Paid for by Friends of Peter Barlet
On Sat., Nov. 19, the Warwick Valley High School
Class of 1985 will have their 20th reunion at the Best
Western in Matamoras, PA. Hotel arrangements have been
blocked for the reunion. For a reservation call the Best
Western directly at: 570-491-2400.
The cocktail hour begins at 6 p.m. The cost is $ 60 per
person and includes an appetizer hour, dinner, dessert and
music, provided by a DJ. Guests are invited and welcomed.
Please RSVP regrets only by phone or email and those
wishing to attend should send a check payable to: Kim
Corkum-Class of 1985, 27 Demarest Rd, Warwick, NY
10990. There will also be a Mixer Night on Fri., Nov. 18 at
Halligans Bar & Grill, located at 20 West St. For more
information, call 986-5600 or email kbroker@warwick.net.
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WARWICK VALLEY DISPATCH, SEPTEMBER 28, 2005
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Tried to Contact Store Owner
Editor,
There was nothing erroneous about it. You have a dealership
across the street, two more on Rt. 94. All three do a lot for the
community but you had to go elsewhere. As for immediately calling the Comptroller's Office you only did that because you got
caught.
A Board of Ethics that is hand picked. Does this sound familiar: "No Village employee shall have ANY interest, financial or
OTHERWISE, direct or indirect or engage in any business which
is in substantial conflict with the proper discharge of his duties in
the public interest." How about, "No employee shall engage in
any transaction as representative or agent of the Village with any
business entity in which he has a direct or INDIRECT financial
interest that might reasonably tend to conflict with the proper
discharge of his official duties." These are definitions and standards in the Village Code of Ethics.
I had asked at a January meeting if leasing was a "friend of the
family" deal. You said, no. George, you really want us to believe
that you gave your employer $160,000 worth of business and didn't get ANYTHING.
Mayor, what happened to your Christmas time commercial
saying, "buy local." You keep telling us to shop local. However,
when you needed your building fixed you hired a construction
company from Hamburg, NJ. I understand, you just couldn't find
anyone in Warwick that could have done the same job. Did you
ever try Larry's Deli at 7 a.m.? There has to be at least 10 contractors locally. Shop locally, not you. You go to Jersey and Havestraw.
Editor,
As the readers probably remember, I mentioned at the close
of my article – “Don’t Pull That Weed! It Could Cure What Ails
You!” – that there were probably many local herbalist, but they
were people I did not know. I didn’t feel it would be appropriate
for me to recommend someone I didn’t know personally. I was
aware there was a Sugar Loaf Mountain herbal shop in Sugar
Loaf. I had tried several times to contact them so that I could
include them in the article, but each time I stopped by it was
closed. Time elapsed and it was necessary to submit the article.
Alicia is right, it’s important to know who is in our own backyard and I am sorry she hadn’t been able to stop by Subtle
Energies to let us know about her new shop. One of my staff
members had stopped there one day and introduced herself, but
unfortunately (as running a small business takes a lot of time),
Alicia hadn’t gotten up to meet me and leave cards, etc.
Fortunately, this omission in mentioning them in the article has
allowed us to contact each other (I have spoken to Gene, Alicia’s
husband) and it sounds like they have a very exciting business that
I hope to investigate further and highlight in a future article.
CONNIE WEHMEYER
OWNER OF SUBTLE ENERGIES
Winery Air Cannon
Does Disturb Its Neighbors
PAUL SHUST
Hope We Can All Discover What’s
Right in Our Own Backyard
Editor,
After a long day of harvesting herbs, bagging teas, running an
herb shop, working on potpourri blends; I open the local newspaper to an article on herbs and herbalists. The article caught my
attention right away – how nice to see plantain pictured – an herb
which by the way is also wonderful in toothaches – chew up a wad
of the leaf, pack it on the tooth for relief until you can see a dentist – it might even draw out the infection before you get there.
But I will continue – The article was written by a local business (practically in my back yard). The author noted two herbalists whom I have great respect for. However, although I’ve advertised in this local newspaper since opening in April (seven months
ago) – my ad was inadvertently left out – no mention of Sugar
Loaf Mountain Herbs was made.
Let’s hope at this time of severe gas crunch – we might discover what’s right in our own backyard. I often mention to folks
visiting my shop that the herb they need most is probably right
out their back door. Maybe folks will also realize the shops they
need are right out their back door as well.
I have been blessed to be a resident of this beautiful hamlet
for ten years, growing herbs wholesale, and in April opened a retail
shop. I am honored to be part of this artisan community – I hear
comments all the time (from folks who travel to get here) of the
personable shopkeepers, remarkable talent, reasonable prices, etc.
A big part of the reasoning behind my shop is conservation –
bulk herbs without all the packaging (an industry which uses
petroleum), organics – supporting sustained agriculture, and wellness – getting away from strictly relying on the large pharmaceuticals.
I look forward to the community embracing these concepts
by recognizing what’s right here locally, out our back door.
ALICIA FROSINI
PLANTSWOMAN AND OWNER OF
SUGAR LOAF MOUNTAIN HERBS
Editor,
Regarding your cover story of Sept. 14. It is simply incredulous that Mr. Ciummo owner of the Demarest Hill Winery can
describe his use of an air cannon as a mere “poof ” and that he is
sure it’s “not too disturbing.”
I think the aroma of fermenting grapes has gotten the best of
Mr. Ciummo!
If it were not too disturbing would “The Dispatch” have even
heard about the cannon – would the Village Hall – or Town
Police? I think not. Come on Mr. Ciummo, wake up and smell the
roses (for a change). Your neighbors, I among them, have been living here a lot longer than you’ve grown grapes, and I can assure
you, we don’t appreciate hearing your cannon going off from sunrise to sunset, seven days a week. With the cooler weather, it’s
impossible to sleep in on weekends.
Unfortunately, I doubt Mr. Ciummo has much consideration
for those of us living around him anyway. Some time ago, when a
home was being constructed on his property, Mr. Ciummo had
no problem excavating with a bulldozer beginning at 7 a.m. on
weekends.
Lastly, it would behoove Mr. Ciummo to at least be honest
regarding the Dept. of Agriculture’s position. It did not “recommend” use of the cannon, but merely acknowledged it as one of
several alternatives. Which system to use is up to the property
owner. In fact, the former owner of another local winery has stated that air cannons are less effective than netting and that,
although initially costly, would be a better deterrent over the long
run.
Mr. Ciummo, do you really expect people to believe a property owner with 135 acres, a vineyard and substantial investment
in equipment and buildings to be unable to invest an additional
$5,000 for the sake of his neighbors?
TOM BUCHANAN
WARWICK VALLEY DISPATCH, SEPTEMBER 28, 2005
Is that Really the Kind of God You Believe In?
Editor,
Referring to the letter in The Dispatch last week from Scott Webber, it never ceases to
astonish me that the same people who believe in a God “who so loved the world that He
gave his only Son…,” could also believe that this same God would be responsible for bringing widespread death and suffering to thousands of people without discriminating between
the good and the evil. Many good, innocent people, including children, were killed or terribly injured by this storm. Thousands of animals were killed also – were these dogs and
cats evil as well? Also, if one considers the amount of looting and raping that was committed after the storm by the survivors, it would seem that the all-knowing God was at least
not very accurate in His aim.
Anyone who reads about the lives of the people, who are killed in disasters like Katrina,
or 9/11, would quickly come to the realization that most of them were good people, and
often religious people as well. Why would God cause these people to suffer and die, while
people like Bin Laden and his followers are left free to live their lives? You mean to tell me
that God would reek vengeance on these innocent people because they live in the same
country as other people who want to remove the word “God” from the Pledge of
Allegiance? Is that really the kind of God you believe in, Mr. Webber?
No one can really say for sure who or what God is, but if we continue to believe in the
fairy tale version of God that we are taught from the Old Testament, we will continue to
have crazy ideas about how God works, as Mr. Webber does. This Bible, after all, is also a
book that advocates selling your daughter into slavery, and stoning your son to death if he
misbehaves. Believing that hurricanes are caused by an angry God seeking vengeance on
the wicked is no different than believing in Santa Claus or the Tooth Fairy. If you want to
know the real God, realize Him within your self, and leave the fairy tales to the children.
RICHARD KLEIN
The Teflon Village Administration
Editor,
We just received our $93.82 water bill for three months + for two senior citizens on
fixed incomes. We don't have a swimming pool. We have a dishwasher and a washing
machine. How much water can we use? I make coffee, she makes tea. We cook food. We
use, not abuse the water supply. I ask the Mayor indirectly last month why is the cost of
water so high. You don't want his answer!!!
So much has gone wrong over the past several years. This is not Warwick. Maybe
Bergen County North. The latest thing is the trucks. Last year Warwick's Man of the Year.
This years – Leo, who? How about that big cost overrun on building the Railroad Green?
See how green the grass is there.
The women at the Village Hall decided not to pursue the sexual and job discrimination suit and they didn't get a dime!! I thought that only in places like Iraq and Afghanistan
are women treated that way. Why did they change their minds?
I heard that the Department of Public Works staff had lost 50% of their people
through attrition and there were no re-hiring or budget adjustments. These are the people
that really keep the village beautiful and the roads plowed. If anybody should be making a
decent dollar, it's them and the ladies in the Village Hall.
I never did get an answer to my question, who paid for the villages legal costs after the
village got stomped by CVS? We were told before the court fight that the taxpayers wouldn't have to pay a dime.
How come the trustee who reportedly made the poor decision last year, that the leaves
were not to be picked up until mid December, was involved in making the decision which
including ignoring the states bidding regulations and allowed to pick the truck dealer to
lease from? By the way, he wasn't the administrations choice to be trustee in the last election.
It seems that the budgeting principles of the school board and Mr. Natale vis a vis tax
increases has permeated the Village hall budgeting processes.
Two residential water usage rate increases in the past two years? Wasn’t enough
thought given to imposing the first one or was it the fact that since the first increase was
swallowed without any fuss, hey...lets do it again.
Curious people want to know.
JOSEPH STANAITIS
Thankful for being
Crowned ‘Queen For A Day’
Editor,
To the Members of the “Warwick Merchants Guild,” and to our Honorable Mayor
Michael Newhard, I would like to thank everyone for a memorable honor, which was given
to me on Aug. 18, when I was crowned as “Queen For A Day.”
I would particularly like to thank Mr. Robert Demetry for nominating me for this
honor; Roger Gavin, for being there and showing his support, and Barbara Lawrence,
President of the Merchant’s Guild, for all the organizing and preparation put into making
this such a successful event on “Ladies Night Out,” which was so much fun for all who
attended.
Lastly, I want to thank all my family and friends, and associates from the PINS Reform
Advocates, who found the time to come to make this event even more special to me.
It says a lot about a community that recognizes the little contributions someone makes
to their community, and that is why Warwick is such a special place to live. I appreciate all
the lovely gifts I received from all the participating Merchant Members, and encourage all
to shop locally to support these fine businesses.
As I continue to advocate and volunteer any services I can for this community and our
state, I will always cherish the roots I have made here, in the most caring, humanistic community that I have ever been a part of – that being Warwick, New York!
JOY HANSEN
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To Bid?
continued from page 1
Some newspaper articles have erroneously reported that the Mayor referred the matter for investigation by the State Attorney General. Mayor Newhard said that is likely a misunderstanding of his comment about speaking with the State Comptroller’s legal counsel.
While Attorney General Spitzer is not investigating this situation, his opinion on issues
such as this is explained in Article 18 of the General Municipal Law, which is titled
“Conflicts of Interest of Municipal Officers and Employees”.
It states, “(the decision is ethically sound)...if the remuneration of such employment
will not be directly affected as a result of such contract and the duties of such
employment do not directly involve the procurement, preparation or performance of any
part of such contract”. In other words, in Spitzer’s opinion because George McManus is
not a principal or a salesman at Gordon’s and did not benefit financially from the transactions he did not behave in an unethical manner.
During the Sept. 19 Village Board meeting, Mayor Newhard asked Village Attorney,
Michael Meth to explain the status of the situation. Meth explained that he reviewed the
contracts and discovered that they were written as ‘lease to purchase.’ The ultimate purchase clause brought the expense beyond the cost threshold and therefore would require a
bid. He said, “To try and remedy the situation I've written a letter to Ford requesting that
either the language in the contract be clarified to reflect a true lease or that the trucks will
be returned and the contracts for the new vehicles put out for bid.”
Mayor Newhard is troubled by the error, but he is more concerned at the public reaction. “The board made all of
these decisions in a public
forum,” said Newhard.
“There was no mal-intent.
The Trustees were trying to
save the Village money.
Once we discovered the
error, we set about to find
out what our mistakes were
and how to correct them
and that’s what we’re doing
now. There are valuable lessons that our Board has
learned that's really what
you want government to be
doing. The best form of government is one that learns
from its mistakes. That's
what it’s all about.”
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WARWICK VALLEY DISPATCH, SEPTEMBER 28, 2005
Florida Village Board Holds Meeting
By Colleen McAvey
At the regular monthly Florida Village Board Meeting
on Sept. 13, the meeting commenced with motions to
approve the minutes of lasts months meeting, the
Treasurers Report and the payment of vouchers.
Under “Announcements and Correspondence,”
County Executive Edward Diana wrote regarding the Real
Property Tax Law Section 925-d, Patriot Plan, which provides
for an extension of real property tax collection for persons
deployed by the military. Diana asks that all municipalities
adopt a similar resolution for uniform administration.
Congresswomen Sue Kelly indicated through correspondence that the Village of Florida is in line for a
$120,000 grant for the construction of a parking lot.
Village resident Veronique Sway of Roosevelt Ave.
expressed concern regarding the parking lot constructed
last year causing additional drainage problems for her
property. She had problems maintaining the dirt driveway
to her home because of runoff from the roadway. But since
the parking lot was constructed, the condition worsened.
Mrs. Sway requested information on who is responsible for
providing drainage to alleviate her problems. Also under,
“Correspondence and Announcements,” Kevin and Denise
May, owners of the fantastic Copper Bottom, applied for
renewal of their Liquor license.
As the meeting proceeded, on the agenda was the
Rosenberg Annexation, for an active adult community
development, in which the proposal was accepted.
Following up from last month's meeting, Robert Pellacani
continues to request 100 acres of parkland for use by the
"Florida Off Road Recreational Club,” for ATV's, dirt bikes,
and snowmobiles. The Village's insurance carrier has indicated they would cancel the Village's insurance policies if this
action was permitted and as a result the request was denied.
Glenn Ehlers completed the training necessary for certification as a Code Enforcement Officer (Fire Inspector),
and as a result of this, a motion was made and passed to
approve an increase in his salary as per the agreement. In
further discussion, the County Legislature of Orange
County increased the income exemption eligibility levels
for persons 65 of age or over in May of 2005.
The meeting concluded with a Motion to proclaim the
week of Sept. 18 as "Alex Arzoumanov's Week" in honor of
the Florida S.S. Seward senior elected Governor at Boy's
State this year and then elected "President at Boy's Nation."
Alex has brought great pride to himself, his family, school
and the Village of Florida. Congratulations Alex!
Florida Student Shares - Meeting the
President – With School Board
By Colleen McAvey
On Thurs., Sept. 15, the Florida Union Free School
District held their regular school board meeting. Michael
Rheaume, principal of S. S. Seward High School, discussed
summer school turnout and the positive affect it had on
students. Mr. Rheaume was proud to say that many students, who did not have to take a summer class, chose to do
so anyway and involved themselves in the summer enrichment program.
It was another proud moment for Gloria McAndrews.
With emotion in her voice she introduced Alex
Arzoumanov, the Florida High School Senior who was
elected to the American Legions Boys Nation. Alex eloquently thanked his family, the school, the community and
most importantly the American Legion.
Alex went on to share how it felt to be in the White
House and meet the President of the United States –
George W. Bush. He referred to it as an experience that will
"shape a lifetime." While in Washington, DC, Alex was
also introduced to the Chairman of the Joint Chief 's of
Staff office. Acknowledging that it was intimidating to
speak in front of 6,000 people, Alex said he felt proud to be
there, which is what helped him to overcome his fears and
speak from his heart.
Alex said he was touched by the genuine excitement he
received from Principal Rheaume, Mrs. Moore, and so
many other staff members and students, upon his return to
school. He recognizes that he comes from a “special
hometown.”
As the School Board, staff and residents attending the
meeting wiped tears from their eyes, Alex's father stood
and thanked everyone for what they have done for his son.
He too, choked back tears, as Alex's mother lovingly looked
on and most specifically thanked the Country he chose to
be home to him and his family. “Only in America, can my
son be named as President of Boys’ Nation, from my heart,
God Bless America!,” said Alex’s father.
After that special moment it was back to business
regarding personnel. Motions were made and accepted to
create the position of District Newsletter and School
Calendar Coordinator for the 2005-06 school year. The
meeting continued with the recommendation from the
Superintendent to appoint Helen Arena to this position
with a stipend of $2,000.
The recommendations continued with the placement
of student teacher Jeanne Belcher who will be starting in
Golden Hill Elementary. Continuing under personnel, the
following individuals were approved as substitute teachers:
Danielle M. Grandich, Nurses’ Aide; Janet Chiappone and
Laurie Comizio as Aides (Clerical, Monitor, Kitchen); from
2004-05, Michael Lopez; Casie Caccavone; and Virginia
Moore Stam, School Nurse.
The meeting concluded approving a permit for the
Florida Fire Department and Rescue Squad to conduct a
Multiple Casualty Incident drill at Golden Hill Elementary
School on Sat., Nov. 12.
Village of
Florida
By Mayor Jim
Pawliczek
This article is my way of communicating with
you, the residents of the Village of Florida, on a regular basis. Any opinions expressed are strictly my
own.
On Wednesday evening at the countywide
American Legion meeting Alex Arzoumanov was
the Guest of Honor. He was the County’s nominee
for Boys State and one of two nominees to Boys
Nation and was selected President of Boys Nation.
Alex was honored with a Certificate of
Accomplishment from Congresswoman Sue Kelly
and was presented a Certificate of Appreciation by
County Executive Edward Diana. On behalf of the
Village of Florida I presented Alex with a proclamation declaring Sept. 18 to 24 as Alexander
Arzoumanov Week in Florida, NY.
Congratulations to all participants in Saturday’s
S.S. Seward’s Homecoming Parade. They showed
great creativity, initiative and hometown spirit.
A community wide fundraising event and
clothing drive called FLORIDA CARES FOR KATRINA VICTIMS is taking place in the Village of
Florida. A trailer for donations is located on the
grounds of the Zircar plant, 100 North Main Street
across from Farries Avenue. This fundraiser will culminate on Sun., Oct. 23, between the hours of 12
noon to 5 p.m. at Sturr Park on Bridge Street where
entertainment and food will be available. Items of
most desperate need are those of personal hygiene
such as: toothbrushes, toothpaste, shaving cream,
razors, toilet paper, baby formula, diapers, bandaids, Ensure, Clorox III, and first-aid kits. Tangible
donations will be loaded into the trailer at Zircar
and will be transported directly from the Village to
the devastated area.
We welcome any club or organization to raise
funds in conjunction with our activities. All collections will be forwarded directly to our adopted sister community at Moss’s Point, MI. It is anticipated
that John Wittershein, the Chairman for this
fundraiser, will personally make the trip to Moss’s
Point, Mississippi to ascertain the needs and ensure
the allocation of monies. To offer much needed
monetary aid, you may send your checks to Florida
Cares, PO Box 536, Florida, NY 10921.
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BiNK Celebrates Opening With Ribbon Cutting & Benefit for SACH
BiNK, Essential Baby Gear, celebrated its first official
day of business with a VIP coffee and ribbon cutting on
Thurs., Sept. 15, followed on Sat., Sept. 17, by a festive
Copa Cabana-themed grand opening benefit.
Owners Maura and Rick Peddle opened their doors
bright and early on Sept. 15 for village and town dignitaries, including Assemblywoman Annie Rabbitt; Mayor
Michael Newhard, who led the ribbon cutting; County
Legislator Ben Winstanley; Police Chief Thomas
McGovern Jr.; Rudy Breedy and Ann Lombardi from St.
Anthony Community Hospital (SACH); Linda Glohs,
Executive Director of Warwick Valley Chamber of
Commerce; and James Gerstner, Town Councilman, representing Town Supervisor Michael Sweeton.
On Sat. evening, Sept. 17, more than 100 guests
attended the grand opening party which benefited SACH
Kennedy Birthing Center. Whimsical palm trees created by
Corwin’s and Greetings and Salutations added a tropical
feel to the party. Guests enjoyed blue and yellow drinks, in
keeping with the store’s pastel tones, and an array of delicious hors d’oeuvres provided by Catering House of
Edward Fava. SACH maternity consultant, Diane Defreest
was on hand to answer new moms’ nursing questions.
The Peddles donated proceeds from the evening’s raffle for prizes valued at over $400 and 20 percent of the
store’s sales for the day at the grand opening to the Birthing
Center. Prizes included a Maclaren stroller and Bundle Me
stroller bag from JJ Cole, a Baby Bjorn carrier, pink rocking
cow from Noukies, session with photographer Lara Blair, and
consultation with Plain Jane, custom furniture designs.
“We couldn’t be more pleased with how Warwick has
welcomed us, and are thrilled with the overwhelming
response we have received since opening our doors,” commented Ms. Peddle. With more than 550 new babies born
each year at SACH, BiNK is dedicated to becoming as
much a resource for new parents as a one-stop shopping
destination for outfitting newborns and toddlers. Seminars
and in-store special events are planned for the coming year.
BiNK is located at 22 Railroad Ave. and is open Tues.,
- Sat., 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., and Sun., 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. and by
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information call 988-BiNK.
BiNK, Essential Baby Gear, celebrated its first official day of business with a ribbon cutting on Thurs., Sept. 15.
Attending the VIP coffee were from left: Jane Gyulavary, Celebrations Extraordinaire; Assemblywoman, Annie
Rabbitt; BiNK owners Rick and Maura Peddle; Village of Warwick Mayor, Michael Newhard; Linda Glohs, Warwick
Valley Chamber of Commerce Executive Director; Town Councilman, James Gerstner, who was representing Town
Supervisor Michael Sweeton; Ben Winstanley, County Legislator 10th District; and Rosanne Hart, The Hart Agency.
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WARWICK VALLEY DISPATCH, SEPTEMBER 28, 2005
Warwick Man Shoots Three, Kills
Self at New Windsor Factory
By Eileen Patterson
At 12:25 on Monday afternoon, Victor Piazza of
Warwick entered Verla International Ltd in New Windsor
and shot three people. He then turned the gun on himself
and committed suicide. Piazza was employed as a Quality
Control Manager at the cosmetics company until February
of 2004 when he was arrested for having child pornography on his office computer. Piazza was fired shortly after
the arrest. In a press conference on Monday afternoon,
New Windsor Police Chief Michael Biasotti said that the
original complaint against Piazza was filed by Verla management.
Two of the victims, 65 year-old Robert Roth of Wallkill
and 57 year-old Mario Maffei of Greenwich, Ct. own the
factory. The third victim, JoAnn O’Brien is the Office
Manager. She is 48-years-old and lives in Greenwood Lake.
All three suffered head wounds from a .38 caliber revolver
and were transported to St. Luke’s Cornwall Hospital in
Newburgh. St. Luke’s spokesperson, Kristin Jensen reported that Mr. Maffei is in stable condition and Ms. O’Brien is
still in critical condition. Jensen said Mr. Roth was transferred to Westchester Medical Center. When he left St.
Luke’s, Roth was stabilized but was in critical condition.
On July 23, 2004 Piazza pleaded guilty to possession of
obscene sexual performances by children and was sentenced to 10 years probation. Part of his sentence included
classification as a Level 2 Sex Offender which required him
to register with his local police department. On Monday
evening, Sergeant Christopher Cockburn of the Warwick
Police said, “We were aware of his address and he was complying with his requirements.” Level two offender status is
defined on the New York State Sex Offender registry as one
who is considered a moderate risk to the community.
Victor Piazza, 55, a Warwick resident, shot and injured three
people and then turned the gun on himself and committed
suicide in New Windsor on Monday afternoon.
Sugar Loaf 33rd Annual Fall Festival
The 33rd Annual Sugar Loaf Fall Festival, a celebration
of the arts, crafters, food, and music, will be held
Columbus Day Weekend on Sat., Oct. 8, Sun., Oct. 9, and
Mon., Oct. 10 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. There will be performances and fun for the entire family. Kings Highway
will be filled with crafts, horse and carriage rides, food, and
FREE entertainment. Come see all the local talented
artists. There will be music, dancing and poetry on two
stages throughout the day.
Both Sat., and Sun., from 2 – 3 p.m., Dance Studio 32
will be featuring excerpts from “The Nutcracker” on (Stage
2). Donna Colombo will be hosting the tap and jazz routines which will include dancers between the ages of 3-16.
Also on Stage 2 from 3 – 4 p.m. Jubilee will present multicultural dances from around the world and will be hosted
by Judy Battista.
you’d like to share your poetry on Sunday, you can sign up
for the open mic segments with Robert and be one of the
poets as well.
The ‘Radar Rangers’ will start the Mon. lineup with
family music and audience participation segment at noon.
The ‘Banc F5’ does progressive rock at 1:30 p.m. At 3 p.m.
there will be a special African drumming and dance performance by Maxwell Kofi and Sankofa. There will be an
opportunity for audience participation as well. At 4 p.m.
Melanie Disa will enchant us with folk and pop music and
then we close the Monday session with a local teen group
at 5:15 p.m. “The Blank” with their original and classic rock
tunes.
For more information on the performance schedule,
call Rachel Bertoni, at 469-0993.
All three days will be filled with FREE live entertainment. On Sat., at Bertoni Gallery Sculpture Garden (Stage
1) there will be an array of local musicians, and performers
starting at 12 noon with Jeremy Langdale and his classic
rock, then at 1:30 p.m. Tony Rivera will perform Flamenco
Blues, at 3 pm. Alec Phillips entertains us with Blues Rock
and we close with Ariel, the local singer, songwriter and
musician who plays wonderful folk music.
Sunday will be a treat when Robert Milby hosts a poetry reading from 11 a.m. - 12 noon and then opens the stage
for open mic poetry throughout the day in between the
musical acts. At noon Bill Davis (classic rock), at 1:30 p.m.
‘Crawlspace’ then at 3:15 p.m. Tony Vitello will do their
blues rock with a guest performances by ‘Budweiser Bob’
the vibrant harmonica player. The day will end with an art
rock performance by singer songwriter, Sarah Morr. If
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Business Beat
Twenty Years of Memories at Jackie’s Deli
By Lon Tytell
Since Ray Kettenring has been the owner of Jackie's
Deli at 10 Oakland Avenue, the store has never closed. For
the last twenty years, hurricanes, heavy rains, blizzards, and
blackouts has not deterred Ray and his family from operating the business. In the blizzard of 1996, Jackie's Deli
was the only store open in the Village of Warwick.
To survive these extreme weather conditions, Ray, his
wife, Dawn, and their three daughters, Kelly, Kristen, and
Kaelyn are always prepared. Candles, flashlights, and even
glow sticks help escort customers around the store to purchase whatever groceries they need. Hand held calculators
substitute for the electric cash register.
Ice and bottled water move quickly. Pre-made turkey,
ham and cheese, and tuna sandwiches were available during blackouts. The Kettenring family treated these situations as if it were a party. People honking car horns notified them that the lights were returning to surrounding
areas.
Open seven days a week, Jackie's Deli is a place where
people meet in the morning to chat and share the latest
news. Some people think of this place as "the heartbeat of
Warwick." Jackie's friendly, courteous service adds to the
full line of Boar's Head products, groceries, homemade
daily lunch and breakfast specials, and hot and cold catering. For the past six years, Jackie's Deli has donated a 160 pound
freshly made macaroni salad to the Annual Senior BBQ.
Funny, crazy, interesting, and bizarre situations have
occurred at Jackie's. On a clear day, a man was pumping
gas under the protective canopy over the gas pumps when
suddenly white flakes that looked like snow started
descending upon him and his car. In a short time, both the
man and his car were covered in a white substance.
Kaelyn Kettenring, who was a baby at that time, was
sitting on the counter near the cash register when she accidentally activated the fire extinguisher which released the
foam from the canopy above the gas pumps. Luckily the
carwash was around the corner and the foam covered man
took it well.
Another time a man entered Jackie's Deli to purchase
cigarettes and exited through the front door. Shortly thereafter a distraught woman entered Jackie's hysterically, saying, "I lost my husband. What did you do with him"? The
police were called to investigate. To this day, Ray and Dawn
have not found out what happened to the man.
Another fond memory of the Ketterings’ was the story
of a local contractor who bought two milkshakes at the ice
cream store, which is now the Long Spring Restaurant.
While driving the car, the milkshakes fell. When the driver
looked down to pick them up, his car knocked over the gas
pumps. The contractor's brother was driving by and
stopped to find out what happened. The response given
was, "I just spilled my milkshakes."
Another occasion, with three days of 100 degree plus
temperatures, actually caused the roof of Jackie's to catchon fire. Eglie Antoniades, who owned a nearby sewing
shop, phoned Lindsay, one of Jackie's employees, to evacuate. The fire was finally extinguished by the Warwick Fire
Department.
A Bigger Explosion This Year
for ‘Gospel Explosion II’
By Lon Tytell
A three hour non-stop evening of music, entertainment,
and comedy is planned for this Sat., Oct. 1, from 6 to 9 p.m. at
the Paramount Theater in Middletown. ‘Gospel Explosion II,’
sponsored by the Union A.M.E. Church in Warwick, will be
"one of the most talked about events at the Paramount and the
county," according to Reverend Mashona Davis, who will act as
MC. "This show is going to be a feast, showcasing the depth and
talent the county has to offer," added Rev. Davis.
The audience will have a rare treat to listen to Alvin
Slaughter, an internationally famous performing artist who has
lived in Warwick for the last fifteen years. Alvin will sing songs
from his newest release, "The Faith Life" and share some selections from his previous seven recordings. Alvin's gospel inspirational pieces cross over to different musical tastes. After having a jam packed summer, including performing a duet with
Alicia Keyes on ABC, NBC, and CBS, called "Shelter from the
Storm", a benefit for Katrina survivors, and recently featured as
one of the four headliners at the performance called, "Worship
His Majesty" at Madison Square Garden, Alvin is thrilled and
looking forward to begin performing the fall season in his own
backyard.
As a solo artist, Alvin has been nominated for five Dove
Awards and one Stellar Award, the gospel and Christian equivalent of the Grammy Awards. For more information, visit
www.alvinslaughter.com. Other featured acts of ‘The Gospel
Explosion II,’ include the Immanuel Mime Ministry, Sharael
Nicole Moore, Tony Smith, Rod Blackstone, Warwick Valley
Chorale, West Point Cadet Gospel Choir, and the Elder Derrick
Jordan and the Rivers of Jordan Ministries.
Channibal Morris, Denise Smith, Gloria WashingtonMines, Cheryl Santiago, and the entire Union family, commenced their planning since the conclusion of last year's
‘Gospel Explosion I.’ Proceeds from this inspiring event will
benefit the construction of a brand new church building for the
worshipers of the Union A.M.E. Church. The new facility,
planned for 2006, in time for the church's one hundredth
anniversary, will accommodate about 200 people. A multi purpose fellowship hall will host youth programs and special
church functions.
The Paramount Theater has been extremely cooperative in
booking this event during its
busy season. Come early for
good seats. Tickets can be
purchased at several locations,
including
the
Paramount, at 346-4195 or
the Union A.M.E. Church at
986-3649. In summing up
the essence of ‘Gospel
Explosion II,’ Rev. Davis
shared these thoughts, "This
is the event to revive, renew,
and restore yourself."
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AT the Chosun Taekwondo Academy
It Feels
Martial Arts Legend Visits
Chosun Taekwondo Academy
He may not be as well known to the
general public as Chuck Norris or Bruce
Lee, but to those in the martial arts community Grandmaster Richard Chun is a
true pioneer with thousands of students
worldwide. A ninth-degree black belt in the
Korean discipline of Taekwondo, Dr. Chun
taught a three-hour seminar on Sat., Aug.
20 at the Chosun Taekwondo Academy,
located at 62 Main Street in the heart of
downtown Warwick.
The grandmaster, now in his seventies,
focused on the classic forms, or “poomse,”
that give Taekwondo its unique character.
“Poomse” are formal exercises aimed at
defeating imaginary adversaries attacking
from different directions. Great attention
was also given to a series of self-defense
drills known as “il su shik,” or one-step
sparring.
The training session, offered at no
charge, was attended by students of all ages
and belt rank with special tactics reserved
for a large group of senior instructors.
“Our students are extremely fortunate to
have a martial artist of Grandmaster
Chun’s stature visit our community since it
is rare that he teaches outside large metropolitan areas,” said Master Doug Cook,
owner and head instructor of the Chosun
Taekwondo Academy.
One of the original five international
master instructors to immigrate to
America in the 1960’s, Dr. Chun and his
family were forced to flee their home and
settle on Cheju Island when Communist
forces invaded Seoul during the Korean
War. He is the author of five books and
holds a Ph.D. in Physical Education.
Today, Grandmaster Chun serves as president of the United States Taekwondo
Association; an organization whose mission it is to promote the ancient and evolving art of Taekwondo.
For more information regarding
future seminars, or concerning the traditional martial arts and hatha yoga programs offered by the academy, visit their
web site at www.chosuntkd.com, or call
(845) 986-2288.
Good
In the heart of Warwick Village with Patty Cook and Carol Hutchinson
845-986-2288
62 Main Street, Top Floor, Warwick NY 10990, www.chosuntkd.com
Grandmaster Chun and Chosun students practice together.
Auditions for Shakespeare’s
‘Twelfth Night’
The Highland Stage is holding auditions for a unique production of
Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night.” The show
will be staged in January. The production
will be directed by William Donald and
stage managed by Heather Hamilton.
Auditions will be held at Holy Counselor
Lutheran Church on Sandhill Road in
Vernon, NJ on Sat., Oct. 8 at 10 a.m. and
on Sun., Oct. 9 at 2 p.m.
Auditionees may be people of any age
from 16 to 70, with or without experience.
Students and teachers of “Twelfth Night”
and upper-class area high school and community college theatre students are especially urged to audition. Auditionees are asked
to bring any Shakespearean monologue
memorized and prepared, or read one from
the selection that will be available at the
audition. Singers, amateur magicians, and
acrobats are also welcome to audition. For
more, call 973-875-3039.
Reading of Play Focuses on
Conditions at Guantanamo Bay
An upcoming reading of the
“Guantanamo: Honor Bound to Defend
Freedom” in Warwick, will highlight the
Bush Administration’s unlawful treatment
of detainees at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.
The performance will take place at 7:30
p.m. on Sept. 30 upstairs at the Mechanical
Rubber Building, 77 Forester Avenue,
Warwick.
This is one of a series of readings taking place in cities and towns across the
U.S.A. “Guantanamo: Honor Bound to
Defend Freedom,” tells the true story of
four people (three British citizens and one
Iraqi national who had been living legally
in the UK for 21 years prior to his deten-
tion) detained by the Bush Administration.
It weaves together personal accounts
from letters and interviews, legal opinion
and political debate from the public
record, including statements by U.K. and
U.S. officials into a chilling account of horrendous conditions of life at Guantanamo
Bay. At present, three of these detainees
have been released without charges. One
languishes in Guantanamo in political and
legal limbo, as the British government
refuses to represent him.
For more information about the
Guantanamo Reading Project visit:
www.ccr-ny.org/gac.
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Photo by Roger Gavan
We Salute the Best!
Thanking the Premier Chefs of the Valley,
all florists, musicians & volunteers for their support.
Jean-Claude’s Patisserie Janet’s Quality Baked Goods Landmark Inn
Bellvale Farms Creamery Tokyo Plum House Pamela’s Traveling Feast
Quaker Creek Iron Forge Zana D Black Dirt Gourmet Dairy Swirl
Crystal Inn Bobolink Dairy Spring Street Market Peck’s Wine & Spirits
Corwin Florist Grammy’s Garden General’s Garden Scheuermann Greenhouse
Hosted by
WARWICK VALLEY WINERY & DISTILLERY
Special Thanks to our Sponsors
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A Taste of Warwick 2005
Warwick Valley Chamber of Commerce
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Port of Call Exhibits Work of NJ Water Color Society
For the first time in it’s history, the New Jersey Water
Color Society (NJWCS) will hold an exhibit outside New
Jersey. The Gallery at Port of Call in picturesque Warwick
will host an exhibit of elected members’ work during the
month of October.
Formed in 1938, the NJWCS exists to further the
appreciation and knowledge of watercolor and of watercolors by New Jersey artists. Starting with 12 members in
1938, the Society has grown to a membership well in excess
of 100 full members. Becoming a full member of the
NJWCS is an achievement in itself since applicants are
elected by the Society’s Board of Directors according to a
rigorous selection process.
The exhibit promises to be a real treat for those that
appreciate the warmth and subtleties of the medium, as
some of New Jersey’s finest watercolorists will be displaying their work, all of which is for sale. “We have featured
the work of Joan Ross since we opened five years ago,” said
Tony Blomfield, Port of Call gallery owner. “Joan is currently President of the NJWCS and has been instrumental
in enabling us to put on this very special exhibit. This will
be a must see!”
The exhibit opens Oct. 7 and runs through Oct. 30.
An artist’s reception will be held on Sat., Oct. 8, 6 – 8 p.m.
and all are welcome. The Gallery is open daily. For information call 986 9500 or visit www.portofcall.net.
Some of New Jersey’s finest watercolorists will be
displaying their work at the Port of Call.
Improv Comedy Returns to
the Warwick Valley Winery
The Illustrious Theatre Company’s
comedy troupe is back at the Warwick
Valley Winery for two nights of zany
improvisational comedy on Fri., Oct. 7,
and Fri., Oct. 14 at 8 p.m. Dubbed “Whose
Wine Is It Anyway,” the show will feature
the acting company’s best improv talent
under the direction of Artistic Director
Mary Clifford.
Even though the troupe will utilize
some of the theatre games used on the
popular TV show “Whose Line Is It
Anyway,” they will also perform many
other improvs, especially those that
encourage the audience to participate with
suggestions and ideas. While improvisational comedy has reached a peak of popularity in recent years because of the TV
show, it has been around at least since the
mid-1500s.
Perhaps the most famous improv
company is The Second City of Chicago
and Toronto where a number of well
known performers got their start, including John and James Belushi, Peter Boyle,
Robert Klein, Shelley Long, Bill Murray,
Dan Aykroyd, John Candy, Mike Myers,
Gilda Radner, and Martin Short. The ITC’s
troupe, composed entirely of regional talent, includes Dan Conrad, Don Heatley,
Sam Leonard, Jim Lillis, Freddie Maas,
Bonnie Schonfeld, Marc Seidenstein,
Warren Sirota, Bettina Skye, and Greg
Vorub.
Seating, which is cabaret style, begins
an hour before curtain; those planning to
enjoy a delicacy from the bistro-style menu
of the winery before the show should
arrive at least 45 minutes before the 8 p.m.
show time. Tickets are now available at the
winery, The Bookstore, 20 Main Street in
Warwick, or by phone (845- 258-4858);
advance purchase is recommended. All
tickets are $15; proceeds from the Improv
Night will benefit next summer’s
“Shakespeare in the Orchard,” the company’s summer outdoor production at the
winery in July.
The Warwick Valley Winery is located
at 114 Little York Road in Warwick, NY just
off County Route 1 in the Pine Island
region. Directions can be found at the
winery’s web site (www.wvwinery.com) or
by calling the ticket reservation number
(845-258-4858). For more information,
call 973-764-4936.
Autumn Digital Photo Workshops
Photographer Nick Zungoli will be
included, there is a critique of what you
holding Autumn Digital Photo Workshops
shot in the morning, you learn a few tips
at his Exposures Gallery in Sugar Loaf and
about digital workflow using Photoshop
at the recently opened Northern Exposures
and you create a beautiful print of your
Gallery in Woodstock. The one day workown work. The workshop will end around
shops will take place on Mon., Oct. 3, in
6 p.m. and the classes are kept to only six
Woodstock and on Mon., Oct. 17 and
participants. For more information, call 1Mon., Oct. 24 in Sugar Loaf.
800-469-9342
or
visit:
A Nationally recognized landscape
www.exposures.com. A $295 fee includes
photographer, Nick Zungoli lives and has
lunch, a 13x19 print of your work and a
worked from his studio in Sugar Loaf since
signed copy of Nick Zungoli’s book,
1979. His original fine art photographs
“Hudson to Delaware, The Great Valley.”
and posters have been
exhibited in galleries and
museums around the world
and he has contributed to
publications such as “Sierra
Magazine,”
“Nature
Conservancy Magazine,”
and “Popular Photography.”
The Photo Workshops
are for anyone who shoots
with a digital camera and
wants to learn how to take
better nature photos and
process them in the computer using Photoshop. The
day is split between a morning session photographing
in the field and an afternoon
session making digital
prints.
After lunch, which is Nick Zungoli’s teaches a digital photography workshop.
New Jersey
Water Color Society
Oct. 7 - Oct. 30.
40 Main Street Warwick, NY 10990
845-986-9500
www.portofcall.net
An artist’s reception
Sat., Oct. 8, 6 – 8 p.m.
• Unique Home Furnishings
• Bedding
• Tabletop
• Gifts
• Art Gallery
• Frame Shop
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Talented Couple Opens ‘The Baby Grand’
By Lon Tytell
Paul and Ruth Siegel are very creative individuals.
Moving to Warwick from California, they decided to open
two separate businesses, both located at 7 West Street,
Warwick. The two stores, ‘The Baby Grand’ and ‘Bozarts’
are quite diverse in nature. Renovating the building, they
decided to incorporate the cooperation of Steve Calitri,
building owner, publisher of American Towman magazine,
organizer of the largest trade show in Baltimore for the
towing industry, and Randy Backer, who has supplied high
quality, out of print books.
Using their imagination, they created one store called
‘The Baby Grand,’ an ensemble of books, music, and coffee.
The Siegels call it a place of discovery, where the community can come together to enjoy a casual atmosphere in the
style of old fashioned coffee houses. The original nine-
teenth century pine plank floors and wood ceiling provide
an exceptional sounding room for musicians to share their
talent.
Paul, a singer/songwriter who plays acoustic guitar,
encourages jam sessions. Plans are being made to establish
Thursday night to showcase local talent. On Saturday
nights, more regional acts known throughout the
Northeast will be featured. A kitchen to accommodate
more food and another 1,200 square feet of the building is
currently being renovated. Multipurpose use of this area
will include poetry readings, sharing children's books, and
hosting community events.
The name, ‘The Baby Grand,’ was chosen to honor
their newborn baby, Annie, and the Baby Grand piano
which can be seen in the gallery. The grand opening of ’The
Baby Grand’ will be on Sat., Oct. 1, at 3 p.m. You are welcome to enjoy the ‘Wiyos,’ a Vaudevillian Ragtime Blues
Grand Opening of ‘The Baby Grand’ - Paul and Ruth Siegel and newborn Annie, welcome you to enjoy ‘The Baby Grand's’ premiere at 7 West Street, Warwick, on Oct. 1.
Hillbilly Swing band, for a foot stomping time. It is the
band's only fall performance in the area.
For more information about ‘The Baby Grand,’ visit
the website at www.babygrandcafe.com or call 986-1989.
‘Bozarts,’ the second business in the building, specializes in flash animation, implementation of websites, independent graphic designs, and technical e commerce. Paul
Siegel has worked with ‘Santana,’ ‘The Grateful Dead,’
‘Pfizer,’ ‘National Geographic,’ and ‘Merck,’ offering his
expertise in the computer field. Locally, Paul has designed
websites for Grammy's Garden and photographer Lara
Blair.
‘Bozarts’ in an Anglicized version of the French term
meaning 'fine arts'. For a more complete line of services
offered by ‘Bozarts,’ you can visit their website at
www.bozarts.com.
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SEVENTY YEARS AGO
September 25, 1935
• All dogs wanting to be in the Big Dog Parade should
meet in the rear of the Warwick Savings Bank on Saturday.
Sponsored by the Raynor Market, any dog that barks, can
wag its tail, or that breaths is welcome. Herb Lloyd will be
emcee of the dog show where prizes will be given. The
judges are Dr. Beers, John Tottan, Miss Margaret VanDuzer,
William E. Sayer and John W. Sanford Jr.
• U.S. Senator Royal S. Copeland toured the black dirt
area on Monday stopping off at the farm of Frank Dagele
where he viewed the storing of onions. Then they drove
across to Pulaski Highway to the farm of Samuel and
Benjamin Chiron. From there he went to Pine Island and
then towards Westtown and on to the CC Camp at Breeze
Hill. After that it was to Camps Denton and Wawayanda.
He told reporters the U.S. was not going to get into any
European war, public sentiment was against it.
• Mrs. Thomas Smith and son, Fred Smith, along with
Frank C. Weeden and his sister, Miss Ella Weeden, all of
Warwick, attended the 10th annual reunion of the Blauvelt
descendents on Saturday at the Dutch Reformed Church in
Tappan, NY where 250 people showed up.
SIXTY YEARS AGO
September 26, 1945
• In Newport, RI, Capt. Charles W. Hickernell, 52,
USNR, Rte. 1, Warwick, has been assigned duty aboard the
U.S.S. Midway, first of the Navy’s new super carriers. On
page one is a two-column photo of the new carrier.
• On Saturday, Felicity Fletcher, daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. Elbert Fletcher of State School, entertained at a theater party in celebration of her 12th birthday. After going
to the movies in Warwick in the afternoon, she and her
guests had a picnic supper and a ride to the Warwick
Airport. A birthday cake followed in the evening and her
guests stayed overnight. They included Peggy Stage, Peggy
Elston, Mary Ellen Baildon, Joan Baker, Barbara Littauer,
Jane Longwell and Julia Blashey.
• Mrs. Eugene Wright entertained Mr. and Mrs. Fred P.
Wright and Mrs. Benjamin Tyler at dinner in Newton on
Sunday, the occasion being a postponed celebration of the
Wright’s 25th wedding anniversary, which was Aug. 14.
Saturday was also Mrs. Tyler’s birthday.
• Mr. and Mrs. Harry Stage and their son of
Washington, D.C., spent the weekend with relatives here.
Mrs. Lewis Stage returned with them for a week’s visit.
• Miss Helen Houston of the First National Bank is on
vacation this week.
• Mr. and Mrs. Donald C. McFarland have moved from
Ridgewood, NJ to their homestead, the Burt Farm, on the
Bellvale Road, and will make their permanent home there.
FORTY YEARS AGO
September 29, 1965
• Zoila Ann Savale of Cascade Park, Bellvale, and a senior at Warwick Valley High School, is a semi-finalist of the
National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. She is the
daughter of Mrs. Thelma Savale and the late George Savale.
She is one of nine Orange County high school seniors in
the 1965-1966-scholarship program.
• Fran’s Liquor Store was having its grand opening in
Florida, next to the Big V.
• An ad by Quackenbush Farms and Home Services at
29 West Street, was advertising retread snow tires at $9.95
for 13 and 14 inch ones, $11.50 for 15 and 16 inch ones,
with trade-in casing.
• Miss Glenna Elizabeth Giveans, who will be a senior
at Centenary College for Women, has been awarded a
national Methodist scholarship by the Board of Education
of the Methodist Church. She is the daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. Edgar Giveans of 10 Dunning Road, Warwick.
• In Greenwood Lake, Miss Louise Christman left
Wednesday for her senior year at the State University
College at New Paltz.
• The average life expectancy in 1904 was 47 years old
while only 14 percent of the homes had bathtubs and only
8 percent had telephones.
TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO
September 24, 1980
• In the second annual body building contest competition held at the Greater Orange YMCA in Middletown on
Sunday, Eugene Wright Jr. of Warwick placed second in the
tall class (over 5’8"). Gene also placed third, most muscular
overall; second in best posing routine; second, best legs;
third, best chest; with 11 men competing. He is the son of
"Dispatch" Publishers Gene and Betty Wright.
• Richard and Paige Pfeiffer of California, formerly of
Warwick, he is the son of Henry Pfeiffer of Third Street,
have been in Ellenville all month to compete in the Hang
Gliding Nationals where Rich broke a New York State cross
country record. The 26-year old sailed 40 miles from
Ellenville to Sloatsburg. Paige holds every National Hang
Gliding record for women.
• Robert Fletcher, of Iron Mountain Road, killed a 41inch copperhead on his farm in August. He also killed a 36inch copperhead and his son, Douglas, killed a 32-inch one
the week before last. Robert and Betty will celebrate their
24th wedding anniversary Sept. 26.
• Patricia Lloyd and William Bollenbach Jr. were married Aug. 3 in Bellvale Methodist Church on Iron Forge
Road, with the Rev. James Hoffman officiating. A reception
followed at Vitos Goosepond Inn, Monroe. She is the
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Cyril Lloyd of Bellvale Road; he
is the son of Mr. and Mrs. William Bollenbach of 93 West
Street, Warwick.
TWELVE YEARS AGO
September 29, 1993
• The grand opening of the new ShopRite Store was
held Friday as all elected town officials turned out to have
their picture taken at the ribbon cutting. Apparently no
one found out the names of the store officials participating. They were not named.
• Senator Robert Dole will be the special guest at the
1993 Benjamin Gilman Gala fundraiser banquet on Sat.,
Oct. 2 at the Duck Cedar Inn on Route 17 in Tuxedo. Our
congressman is the ranking representative on the House
Foreign Affairs Committee.
• Wisner Buckbee Jr. and his wife, Carol, of Upper
Wisner Road, went on a bus trip and dairy tour Aug. 19-22
to Eastern Pennsylvania and Virginia with other people.
They also went to Williamsburgh to visit Busch Gardens.
Enroute home they stopped off at Independence Hall to see
the Liberty Bell.
• In Looking Back in 1903, the dedication of the new
St. Stephen’s Church was set for Sunday.
• The same year student enrollment in the Warwick
School District reached an all-time high of 468 students.
There was discussion at the school board meeting of
replacing the gym floor, which is currently sand and sawdust.
• In 1923 the members of the Greenwood Lake Village
Association voted unanimously to incorporate the Village
of Greenwood Lake.
• That year a Ku Klux Klan cross was burned on
Warwick Mountain in the Ackerman District on Thursday
night.
WARWICK VALLEY DISPATCH, SEPTEMBER 28, 2005
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Burns Is New Manager Of Jimmy
Sturr Travel Agency
Meet Barbara Burns, CTC and the new manager of
The Jimmy Sturr Travel Agency, Florida. Her career in travel started when the family moved from New York City to
the Village of Florida. She was successful selling travel at
Travel Time in Warwick and then in Goshen at Country
Travel, where she earned her Certified Travel Counselor
designation. Corporate travel kept her organized and
focused but the leisure side of the travel market is what
Barbara liked best.
Planning Disney family vacations, Caribbean honeymoons, Anniversary cruises and European holidays
became a pleasurable travel experience for her clients.
Seminars, study groups, networking and travel gives
Barbara a wealth of knowledge to apply to Clients’ vacations. In her new position Barbara brings 23 years of var-
ied travel experience with her. She is committed to the traveling public, remains enthusiastic and has strong listening
skills.
She seeks to foster repeat business and cultivate new
clients with a high rate of customer satisfaction.
When she is not helping the traveling public, Barbara’s
active participation in the Business and Professional
Women’s Club of Goshen, keeps her busy as she enjoys the
commitment to the community. Are you ready to explore
ancient Myan Ruins, soak up the sun on powder soft
beaches, enjoy the magic of Disney, explore Castles, sail the
Mediterranean or take the cruise you always dreamed
about, now is the time to call Barbara toll free at 1-800724-9511 or 651-4441 or email Barbara at jstravel@warwick.net.
Men & Women in the Service
Jahn Graduates from Army ROTC
Trevor W. Jahn graduated from the Army ROTC
(Reserve Officer Training Corps) Leader Development and
Assessment Course, also known as "Operation Warrior
Forge," at Fort Lewis, Tacoma, Wash.
The 33 days of training provides the best possible professional training and evaluation for all cadets in the
aspects of military life, administration and logistical support. Although continued military training and leadership
development is included in the curriculum, the primary
focus of the course is to develop and evaluate each cadet's
officer potential as a leader by exercising the cadet's intelligence, common sense, ingenuity and stamina. The cadet
command assesses each cadet's performance and progress
in officer traits, qualities and professionalism while attending the course.
Trevor is the son of Robert H. and May J. Jahn of
Warwick. He is a 2002 graduate of Warwick Valley High
School and is currently attending Ithaca College, NY. where
he is a senior and will be receiving a Bachelor Degree in
Economics and Finance.
OBITUARIES
SARAH AGNES RICHARDSON
Sarah Agnes Richardson of Warwick, NY passed away
peacefully with her family at her side on Sept. 18, 2005 at
the family home in Warwick. She was 93.
The daughter of the late Thomas and Sarah Tague
Traynor she was born Feb. 14, 1912 in the Bronx, NY.
Mrs. Richardson was a retired Home Economics
Teacher for the NYC School System. She was a member of
the Golden Age Club of Chester, NY and a member of St.
Stephen R.C. Church, Warwick.
Agnes’ loves were her family, her music, especially
opera and to travel.
She is survived by her husband of fifty years Cecil H.B.
Richardson; her daughter, Mary Donovan and her husband, Patrick; her daughter-in-law, Terry Richardson; three
grandchildren, Tyler, Geoffrey and Elizabeth; her brother,
Thomas Trayner; her sister Marie Kelley; and several nieces
and nephews.
She was predeceased by her son, Geoffrey Richardson.
Visitation was held Tues., Sept. 20 at Lazear-Smith &
Vander Plaat Memorial Home, Warwick.
A Mass of Christian Burial was held Wed., Sept. 20 at
St. Stephen R.C. Church, Warwick.
Interment was in Cemetery of the Resurrection, Staten
Island, NY.
JANET A. WRIGHT
Janet A. Wright, of Warwick, died Sept. 21, 2005 at her
late residence. She was 76.
Born April 6, 1929, she was the daughter of Edward
Wright Sr. and Alice Pearson Wright.
Ms. Wright worked on the custodial staff at Warwick
Valley High School. She was a member of Christ Episcopal
Church, Warwick.
She is survived by her brother, Edward Wright, Jr. of
Montclair, NJ; three nephews, David, Gregory and Stephen
Wright; one niece, Teresa Cruz.
She was predeceased by a sister, Ethel DeGroat.
There were no calling hours.
Funeral services were held Sat., Sept. 24 at LazearSmith & Vander Plaat Memorial Home, Warwick.
Interment followed in Warwick Cemetery.
RICHARD LYSACK
Richard Lysack of Florida, NY, a self-employed onion
farmer & formerly a caretaker for the Black Meadow
Hunting Club, entered into rest, Fri., Sept. 23, 2005 at
home. He was 70.
The son the late Joseph and Mary Grzywaczewski
Lysack Sr., he was born Oct. 30, 1934 in Florida, NY.
Richard was a member of St. Joseph’s Church, St.
Joseph’s Church Holy Name Society, Florida; 44 year member of the Florida Fire Department, where he was an
Apparatus Driver for 29 years, Ambulance Driver or 20
years, Treasurer for 19 years. He was also the 1981 Fireman
of the Year and the 1992 Outstanding Fireman of the Year;
Past Fire Commissioner of the Florida Fire District;
Member of the Florida Fire Department Benevolent
Association; S.S. Seward Alumni Association; Orange
County Vegetable Improvement Cooperative Association;
and a member of the Sumerville Hunting Club, Chester,
NY.
A family statement read: "Rich was always there for his
family and friends. He enjoyed working with his family on
the black dirt and sharing celebrations. Glenmere Lake
won’t be the same this winter without him."
Survivors include: one brother, Joseph Lysack Jr. and
wife, Marlene of Warwick; one sister-in-law, Theresa
Lysack, Montgomery, NY; nieces and nephews, Thomas
Lysack and wife, Michele of Campbell Hall, David Lysack
and wife, Lisa of Liverpool, NY, Michele Kozireski and husband, Wayne of Montgomery, NY, Keith Lysack of
Warwick, Beth Purta and husband, Tim of Florida, NY;
great nieces and nephews, Jason and Jordan Lysack,
Elizabeth and Jacob Lysack, and Benjamin and Matthew
Kozireski; several Godchildren; and favorite ice fishing
Labrador and snack sharing buddy, Toby.
He was predeceased by a brother, Eugene Lysack.
Visitation was Sun., Sept. 25 at T.S. Purta Funeral
Home, Florida.
A Funeral Mass was held Mon., Sept. 26 at St. Joseph’s
Church, 20 Glenmere Ave., Florida.
Burial will be in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Florida.
Memorial contributions may be made to Florida Fire
& Rescue Squad, PO Box 600, Florida, NY 10921 or to the
St. Joseph’s Church Restoration Fund, 14 Glenmere
Avenue, Florida, NY 10921.
Barbara Burns
Lauren Massie Earns
Dean’s List Honors
Lauren Massie, daughter of Paul and Donna Massie of
Bellvale, earned dean’s list honors for the 2005 spring
semester at Lynchburg College, a private college in central
Virginia enrolling 2,200 students in the professional, liberal arts and sciences, and graduate studies. Massie, a graduate of Warwick Valley High School, is a sophomore communication studies major.
Engaged
Ellis - Dominick
Mr. and Mrs. John Ellis of Warwick announce the
engagement of their daughter, Jessica Ellis to Craig
Dominick, son of Linda Dominick of Waldwick, NJ and
William Dominick of Old Tappan, NJ.
Both are graduates of the University of Massachusetts
at Amherst. Jessica is an Accountant for Dress Barn in
Suffern. Craig is a surveyor for Lanc and Tully Engineering
in Campbell Hall.
A July 8, 2006 wedding is planned.
Fundraiser Scheduled
for Judge Farina
The Committee to Elect Judge Farina is hosting a
Sunday afternoon Chicken Barbecue to raise funds for the
judge’s election campaign for Warwick Town Justice. The
afternoon barbecue, which is scheduled as an informal
affair, will be held at the Polish Legion of American Vets in
Pine Island at 1 p.m. on Oct. 16. Tickets are $40 per person
and can be reserved by calling 987-9758. Donations can
also be sent to the committee at P.O. Box 117, Warwick, NY
10990.
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WARWICK VALLEY DISPATCH, SEPTEMBER 28, 2005
Mt. Alverno Celebrates National Assisted Living Week
The residents of Warwick’s Mount Alverno Center Adult Home always enjoy a cheerful atmosphere but during the week of Sept. 11 – 17 the facility’s decorations were especially bright and colorful. Mt. Alverno, which shares the Warwick Healthcare Campus with
St. Anthony Community Hospital and Schervier Pavilion Skilled Nursing Facility, was celebrating National Assisted Living Week. The theme of this year’s annual celebration, which
called for special decorations, was "A Fair to Remember."
According to the National Center For Assisted Living (NCAL), the weeklong celebration provides a unique opportunity to bring together residents, families, staff, volunteers,
Joseph Dans plays the straight man emcee as his grandsons Joseph "The Great Jodini"
Dans, 15 and Professor Ryan Dans, 9, entertain Mount Alverno residents with their
magic show.
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and the community to celebrate our elders and the services provided within assisted living
and residential care communities. The organization’s literature states that it selected this
year’s theme, A Fair to Remember, because "World state, and local fairs take us back to a
better time, an easier time, a different time. A world where there were no worries—just
laughter and giggles for both young and old alike." This year the staff and volunteers at Mt.
Alverno Center created that fair environment with colorful streamers, pennants and other
party decorations.
Each day during National Assisted Living Week, residents headed to the activities room
to enjoy events planned by Mt. Alverno Activities Coordinator Amy Steinberg and her staff.
They included Karaoke, a magic show, a spelling bee, a reading of short stories and a showing of the popular musical, "State Fair." During a monthly meeting of the Resident Council,
which took place during the week, guests of honor included NYS Assemblywoman Annie
Rabbitt; Leah Cerkvenik, Executive Vice President/Administrator of Warwick Health Care
Campus; and Kathie Deak, Administrator of Mt. Alverno Center.
At Mt. Alverno’s Karaoke Event volunteers Ted and Marilyn Filopowski sang
"songs of fairs."
WVHS 40th Reunion
The Provident Bank Charitable Foundation will be
accepting applications for the 2006 Community
Involvement Scholarship Program. The foundation will
award $1,500 scholarships to local high school seniors
demonstrating an outstanding commitment to community service.
To be eligible, applicants must be high school seniors
in Rockland, Orange, Ulster, Sullivan or Putnam Counties
in New York or Bergen County in New Jersey. In addition,
students must attend a college in one of those counties and
must have completed a minimum of 40 hours of community service over the past two years of high school.
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The Warwick Valley High School graduating class of 1965 gathered at the Jolly Onion Inn on Saturday, August 20,
2005 for their 40th reunion.
1st row (L to R) Frances Dudlo Grohoski, Marie Conklin McFadden, Barbara Ferdon Couzzi, Margaret Benedict
Bogdanski, Dona Palumbo Heupel, Gwen Reinauer DeVries, Jose Pizarro.
2nd row (L to R) John Mattinson, Abe Escobar, Mary Ann Sherer Dall, Sheila Daubert Sell, Nancy Crover Beatty, Mary
Louise Quackenbush Larson, Alice Hunt Kelly, Solveig Hellstrom, Margaret Ann Knieriemen Bailey, Leslie Harris
Saunders, Mr. Carter, Bob Mirra.
3rd row (L to R) George DeGraw, Larry Whitghtsil, John Wright, Ed Sale, Chris Palmer, (hidden Frank Bastek), Frank
Reichal, Howard Lisack, Henry DeVries, Andy Kwiatkowski, Al Bailey Mr. Magdelinskas, Barry Heil, Bruce Miller.
To see this and other pictures of this class, visit our website: www.geocities.com/warwickvalleyhs
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Contact The Dispatch editorial offices at 986-2216,
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Keeping Up-to-Date With Our Representatives
House Passes Rep. Kelly Legislation to Establish
National Child Abuse Registry
Legislation that U.S. Rep. Sue Kelly has been pushing
in Congress to establish a national central registry of child
abuse or neglect cases has passed the House of
Representatives as part of the "Children's Safety Act."
Kelly introduced her legislation (H.R. 764) in
Congress earlier this year to create a federal database for
use by state and local law enforcement and child-protective
service agencies to help prevent children from being
entrusted in the care of child abusers.
Local officials in the Hudson Valley have expressed to
Kelly that a federal resource to help them fight child abuse
is needed. "We currently have a missing link at the federal
level that was addressed by the House, in passing this child
abuse registry legislation," said Kelly. "Right now, there is
no 'go-to' federal resource to help local jurisdictions identify and track those with a history of child abuse elsewhere
in the country."
Kelly's legislation requires the U.S. Justice
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Rabbitt Calls for Special Session to
Address Record-High Gas Prices
"There's no doubt that immediate action must be
taken to alleviate New York's record-high gas prices," said
Assemblywoman Annie Rabbitt. "As the cost remains well
above an affordable level, we all feel the pinch at the
pumps. That's why I'm calling for a special legislative session to address this pressing issue."
Rabbitt also said that working families throughout the
state are in a desperate situation. "People need to get to
work; they need to get to the grocery store; they need to
pick their children up at school or day care. But with the
price of gas so expensive, it's painful just to leave the driveway, especially for low and fixed-income families," added
Rabbitt.
The Assemblywoman and her Republican colleagues
are fighting to suspend the state sales tax on gas through
Dec. 31. This would result in a savings of four cents for
every $1of gasoline purchased. The average price of gas in
New York State today is astronomical for most working
men and women. "If the state wasn't charging sales tax on
gas, motorists could keep more of their hard-earned
money," said Rabbitt. "My proposal gives counties the
option to suspend their sales tax as well, doubling the savings in most cases."
Rabbitt is calling on Assembly Democrats to reconvene in Albany as soon as possible so the state can provide
New York motorists with some relief. "In the meantime,"
said Rabbitt, "we must all strive to conserve fuel by car
pooling, avoiding sudden starts and stops, and keeping our
cars in good working condition."
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already existing in individual state registries into a centralized database that would help better track child abusers
across state lines. The centralized federal registry would
pull together information on children reported to a state as
abused or neglected, including information about their
abusers.
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WARWICK VALLEY DISPATCH, SEPTEMBER 28, 2005
Culture & People of Mexico Celebrated
By Lon Tytell
Workshop, added their expertise under the
guidance of Judy Duboff. The church's
The culture and people of Mexico
prominence in the community was evident
took center stage at the marvelous producin this display.
tion entitled "Under My Sombrero", held at
Eloy, a member of the Farm Workers'
the Warwick Community Center on Sat.,
Community, compared his village in
Sept. 17.
Mexico to the clay constructed model vilExploding from the canvas, a painting
lage. Just like Eloy's native village where the
of the volcano, Popocatepetl, hung in the
residents built their own houses from a
main hallway of the Warwick Community
combination of mud, dirt, sand, straw, tile
Center. The depiction
and clay and each
of the God of Sun and
house is different,
Rain representing two
each clay house
of the three hundred
created
was
sixty five Gods of the
unique in its
Aztec culture, procured
design.
the top and bottom
Four
position of a circle of
Mexican love and
Mexican symbols found
folk songs were
on the volcano.
shared by guitar
Joined by pictures
strumming memof a butterfly, frog, two
bers of the Farm
headed bird, lobster,
W o r k e r s '
and a farm worker's
Community led by
hand, this imposing
Marji Zintz, a talmural catches a part of
ented musician.
the Mexican culture The Art of Mexico - The volcano mural Most performers
evoking the myth of
with the exception
and clay village by the members of the
two ill-fated lovers.
of Marji, had never
Farm Workers' Community and the
Popocatepetl
and
played a guitar
Amity Arts Pottery Workshop, helped
Ixtacihuatl, who both
before. Marji, who
depict the Mexican culture.
die from grief, thinking
listened to the
the other had previousmusic,
figured
ly passed away, were turned into volcanoes
what chords were needed and shared this
by the Aztec Gods. The eye catching mural
knowledge once a week for six weeks with
was coordinated by Pat Quinn.
the performers. The mini concert ended
Displayed prominently near the volwith the familiar "La Bamba" tune.
cano, was a representation of a Mexican
Audience members familiar with this popvillage constructed in clay. Members of the
ular song joined in singing.
Farm Workers' Community, The Alamo,
Anne Hanson, a member of the Black
and students of the Amity Arts Pottery
Dirt Storytellers Guild, captivated the
audience in her retelling of a Latin
American folk tale entitled, "The Dragon
Slayer." Incorporating the themes of
magic, violence, evil, and religion, Anne
added humor to a tale spoken in English
and some Spanish. Assuming all the characters with a flick of her scarf, Anne kept
the audience riveted to the very end.
A short movie was viewed sharing the
lives of several migrant farm workers who
traveled from Mexico for a better life.
Monica Reyes translated from Spanish to
English and English to Spanish throughout
the evening to help people appreciate the
art and culture of Mexico.
A silent auction was held of a pastel by
famous local artist, Susan Fogel-Morris,
some clay houses, the clay church, and the
mural. Proceeds of these items will help
benefit and support a continued art and
music program at the Farm Workers'
Community Center, The Alamo.
Eileen McManus and Mirta ZapataPopoca of the Hudson River Community
Health, had obtained a partial grant and
sponsor to make the production "Under
My Sombrero" possible. They also produced the movie shown at the Warwick
Community Center and procured cameras
for the children and women of the Farm
Workers' Community.
Coordinated Effort - Judy Duboff, Marji Zintz, and Pat Quinn put a six week workshop together incorporating talents of people representing the Mexican culture.
Brownies Set-Up Lemonade Stand at
Applefest for Scouts in Louisiana
By Lisa Rice
Local Brownie Troop #756 will be giving away free lemonade during Applefest on Sun.,
Oct. 2, to anyone willing to give a donation to help victims of Hurricane Katrina. Thanks
to the generosity of Claudia Vaccaro, Broker/Owner of Claudia Vaccaro Real Estate, Inc.,
who has volunteered the location, the first-graders will be handing out lemonade in front
of the office at 12 Maple Avenue in the Village of Warwick from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.
They are raising money to provide requested supplies for two Girl Scout Councils
affected by the hurricane. The Girl Scouts Audubon Council in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is
requesting "Badge in a Bag" kits, which will provide all the supplies necessary for 25 girls
to complete a Brownie ‘Try It Activity,’ as well as school supplies, and uniform components.
The Girl Scouts of Gulf Pines Council in Hattiesburg, Mississippi is looking for books,
games, backpacks and school supplies. In addition to the supplies, the girls will be writing
letters of love and encouragement to their sister Scouts in the south.
Having Fun - The guitarists under the direction of Marji Zintz, enjoyed singing and
playing Mexican tunes.
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WARWICK VALLEY DISPATCH, SEPTEMBER 28, 2005
New Visitors Guide available for
17th Annual Applefest
“The Warwick Valley Chamber of
Commerce and The Warwick Valley
Community Center continue their tradition of
ringing in the apple-picking season with their
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Applefest Info
all new Visitors Guide for Applefest 2005,” commented Marketing Director, Janine Dethmers
of Corporate Impressions. “Both residents and
visitors look forward to seeing the dynamic area
businesses, diverse exhibitors and events that fill
the pages of this publication for Warwick’s 17th
annual harvest celebration.”
With the release of the ‘Applefest 2005
Visitors Guide’, local artist Carol Ann
Fauerbach captured the winning apple illustration that graces the front cover of this year’s
brochure with a cheerful burst of color.
Nearly 40,000 visitors rely on this guide
which includes a schedule of events occurring
on that day, visitor information, a listing of 240
craft exhibitors and 40 food vendors, as well as
a user-friendly map of the festival area.
Dethmers managed this year’s project for
the Chamber and Community Center from her
Warwick office. She brings a background in
corporate marketing, public relations, sales promotion, and special events planning.
Fauerbach is a creative artist who works
and resides in Warwick. She developed a love of
color and nature, along with her drawing skills
at a very young age. Fauerbach attended
Maryland Institute College of Fine Arts and San
Jose State University, where she majored in fine
art and business.
The brochures will be available to the public during Applefest at parking lots, information
booths, and many local businesses.
ENTERTAINMENT SCHEDULE
Kuiken Brothers Lot
10:00 – 12:00
12:30 – 2:30
3:00 – 5:00
Nth Degree
One Trip Garden
Reflections
Jazz/Rock
Bluesy Rock & Roll
Contemporary Rock
Lewis Park
10:00 – 2:00
2:00 - 5:00
Gravikord Duo
Friday’s Child
New Folk Chamber Jazz
Accoustic Rock
South Street Tire
10:00 – 12:30
1:00 – 2:30
2:30 – 5:00
Full Plate
Thirst
Cuzlogic
Classic & Original Rock
Original Rock
Rock Alternative
Railroad Avenue in front of Train Station
10:00 – 1:00
MoodRing
Rock, Reggae & Funk
Railroad Avenue on Village Green
1:00 – 2:00
Jubilee Presents
Multicultural Dance
10 Railroad Avenue – (Music Compliments of 10 Railroad Ave.)
2:00 – 5:00
Andree Phillips Band
Caribbean Steel Band
Stanley – Deming Park
10:00 – 11:30
12:30 - 1:30
2:00 – 5:00
Zen
BlackByrd
Mid Life Crisis
Punk Rock
Rock
Adult Contemporary
*(Entertainment Schedule subject to change).
Members of Temple Beth Shalom
Lend a Helping Hand
Members of Temple Beth Shalom (TBS) gathered
items to help victims of Hurricane Katrina and recently the
TBS Mens’ Club boxed them up, labeled them, and got
ready to ship them out. TBS participated in a Disaster
Relief project called “Jacobs’ Ladder: A Relief Project of the
Union for Reform Judaism (URJ),” which collected food
and supplies to ship to the URJ’s
Henry S. Jacobs Camp in Utica,
Mississippi.
Working in partnership with
the town of Utica, the Union and
Jacobs Camp are operating a staging and distribution center or relief
supplies from a warehouse provided by the city .The center is collecting supplies and distributing them
through a number of local and
regional ministries and relief centers that serve the greater Jackson,
Miss., community, the population
of which has doubled with displaced families since the storm.
Matt Markowitz, Max Cahn and
his father, Steve Cahn. load
boxes onto the truck outside
Temple Beth Shalom to be
shipped off to Jacobs Camp in
Mississippi.
Scheuermann Farm
& Greenhouses
Fresh Produce • Mums
Ornamental Cabbage & Kale
Full Line of Pumpkins &
Fall Ornamentals
Stop in and see us at 73 Little York Road, just off
County Route 1, Pine Island, NY
(845) 258-4221
Saturday, Oct. 1, 2005
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Wisner Farms Dairy and
Winslow Therapeutic Riding Center
Warwick, NY - see website for directions
Y Guided tours of a modern
working dairy farm and a
therapeutic center that heals
with horses.
Y Educational exhibits on
modern agriculture.
Y See how “gleaning” on local
farms helps feed the hungry.
Y Demonstrations & more!
Cornell University
Cooperative Extension
Orange County
Community Campus, 1 Ashley Ave., Middletown, NY
845-344-1234 www.cce.cornell.edu/orange
Vitagrant is funded by Indirect Vitamins Purchasers Antitrust Litigation Settlement administered by the
NYS Attorney General. Cornell Cooperative Extension provides equal program and employment opportunities.
Warwick Democrats
Accepting Donations for
Hurricane Relief at Applefest
The Warwick Town Democratic
Committee has announced it will
establish a collection center at
Warwick’s Applefest to aid the victims
of Hurricane Katrina. The Democrats
will be receiving donations at their
booth on Railroad Avenue on Sun.,
Oct. 2 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. All proceeds will go to the victims of
Hurricane Katrina.
The Democrats urge the public to
give generously in this time of need. In
addition to the relief effort, the
Democratic Committee will have voter
registration forms available and local
Democratic candidates will be on hand
to meet the voters, discuss the issues
and distribute information about their
campaigns. More information can be
found at www.warwickdems.org
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WARWICK VALLEY DISPATCH, SEPTEMBER 28, 2005
Annual Golf Classic Raises $60,000 for SACH
For the third consecutive year, what is fast becoming
the most popular golf event in the Hudson Valley, sold
out. On Mon., Sept. 12, the Annual Golf Classic raised
$60,000 for its sponsor, the Warwick Healthcare
Campus, which includes St. Anthony Community
Hospital, (SACH), Schervier Pavilion and Mount
Alverno Center in Warwick.
Last year, the Committee for the Annual Golf
Classic, had to double accommodations by holding its
premier golf event on two nearby award winning courses; Wild Turkey and Crystal Springs. But when you
sponsor a great event for a good cause and the hole-inone prizes are two terrific brand new cars provided by
local dealers, a Chevrolet and a Ford, there’s a good
chance it will be sold out early and that’s exactly what
has happened for the past three years.
The other good news, according to Rudy Breedy, the
Hospital’s Director of Fund Development, is that the
weather this year was beautiful and everyone had a great
time. "Our co-chairs, Leo R. Kaytes and Frank Petrucci,
did a great job," said Breedy. This year’s hole-in-one
prizes were a 2006 Chevrolet HHR, courtesy of Country
Chevy Olds, and a 2005 Ford Conversion Van, courtesy
of Leo Kaytes Ford. Golfers also received a variety of
amenities and were treated to breakfast and lunch, an
all-day open bar and, later that afternoon, a gourmet
dinner, all courtesy of many generous sponsors. Special
raffles, prizes and awards presentations were also part of
the afternoon activities.
Breakfast and lunch for guests at the 2005 Annual
Golf Classic was served courtesy of the Kennedy
Companies and Provident Bank. Superior Surfacing
provided the golf carts. Dinner was courtesy of Smith
Barney. The Platinum Sponsor for this year was
Warwick Savings Foundation and the Gold Sponsor was
Laborers Local 17. Silver Sponsors were Armistead
Mechanical, Bonacic, LoBiondo & Krahulik, LLP;
Clifton, Budd & DeMaria, LLP; Country Chevrolet,
Green Mountain Landscaping, Lazear-Smith & Vander
Platt Memorial Home, Leo Kaytes Ford, Regional EMS,
Leo Robert Kaytes and Frank Petrucci (Event CoChairs) stand next to the 2005 Annual Golf Classic Wall
of Honor listing this years event sponsors.
Warwick Baseball Club to
Host Golf Outing
By Katie Bisaro
The Warwick Baseball Club, a nonprofit organization established in
November 2004, for the support of youth
baseball throughout Warwick, is hosting a
golf outing fundraiser on Thurs., Oct. 13.
The outing will take place at the Golf Club
at Mansion Ridge in Monroe, the only Jack
Nicklaus Signature golf course, open to the
public, in NYS.
The golf outing is a fundraising event
with all proceeds going back to youth baseball in Warwick. Past fundraising efforts
have provided for the purchase of an
indoor pitching mound and bat bags for
the high school program as well as sponsoring a spring baseball clinic conducted
by Varsity Coach Mike Careccia. In the
spring, the Warwick Baseball Club awarded
scholarships to two graduating senior
Varsity baseball players in the amount of
$400 each. The Warwick Baseball Club is
working closely with the Warwick community and the school board in an effort to
eventually build a state-of-the-art baseball
facility for use by the school baseball program as well as the entire Warwick baseball
community.
The golf outing will be a 12:30 p.m.
shotgun start, followed by dinner at
Mansion Ridge. The tournament fee
includes golf (18 holes scramble/best ball),
cart fees, use of the driving range, access to
the full service Clubhouse, dinner with
complimentary cocktail hour, prizes and
giveaways. The price per person for golf
and dinner is $110. Tee sponsorships are
available for $125 and Corporate Sponsors
can contribute $540, which includes a tee
sponsorship and foursome. Anyone wishing to join the golfers for dinner/cocktails
can do so for $50 per person. As school is
closed on the day of the event, junior
golfers are invited to participate.
For more information on the Warwick
Baseball Club's golf outing at Mansion
Ridge, please contact Carol Barden at 9880275 or Matt Victor at 469-9081.
Participants are asked to register by Oct. 7.
WVT Communications and Warwick Emergency
Physicians.
This year’s Bogey sponsors were AFLAC and
GMAC. Hole sponsors were Bank of New York, Synergy
Mortgage, Inc. and Yankee Propane. Tee Sponsors were
Backyard Grill & Café, Borgmeier and Alario, CPA’s;
Boss Construction, Edward Cummiskey, DL Hawkins
Realty, Eastern Digital Cable, Hospice of Orange and
Sullivan Counties, Dr. and Mrs. Jerome Quint and
Sanford Insurance.
Green sponsors were Becher, Della Torre, Gitto &
Co., Mid-Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union, JeanClaude's Fine Cakes and Pastries, Dr. Dominic
Cappelleri, Dawson Motors, Dr. Robert Feldman, Dr.
Bruce Fischer, Fisher’s Auto Repair, HCSC-Laundry,
Alfred and Nina Lewis, Log Chips, Harry Pharr
Architect, SACHA, Seely & Durland, Sensible Car
Rental, Warwick Auto Body, Ann M. Vogel Insurance
and Dr. Pasquale Yaccarino. Supporters were Claudia
Vaccaro, Coldwell Banker, Currier & Lazier, DL
Hawkins, Jason McGovern, Peak Healthcare, Stage,
Nathans & Ziobro, LLP and State Farm Insurance.
All monies raised from the outing will benefit the
renovation of St. Anthony Community Hospital, a part
of the Warwick Healthcare Campus, which includes
Mount Alverno, Center and Schervier Pavilion. Through
these facilities and programs, the campus provides a
wide range of acute care, long and short-term health
care and residential services to residents of Orange
County, New York and Sussex County.
All interested golfers are invited to register online
for next year’s event by visiting www.stanthonycommunityhosp.org/events.
Provident Bank Donates
$15,000 to Winslow
The Provident Bank Charitable
Foundation has donated $15,000 to
Winslow Therapeutic Riding Unlimited,
Inc., an organization in Warwick, which
offers therapeutic horseback riding classes
to disabled children and adults.
Winslow Riding Unlimited, also
known as the Winslow Therapeutic Center,
offers equestrian activity and counseling
that give disabled children and adults exercise and lessons on how to set and achieve
goals.
The Provident Bank Charitable
Foundation grant will go towards program
support, including helping to fund scholarships that ensure no one is turned away
from Winslow’s pioneering program due
to a lack of money.
For 31 years, the Winslow Therapeutic
Center has served as a vital resource to
children and adults throughout the
Hudson Valley," said Robert Sansky,
Executive Vice President, President of the
Northern Region for Provident Bank. "We
are proud to offer our support to this
important program."
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Robert Sansky (left), Executive Vice President, President of the Northern Region for
Provident Bank, presents a grant check to Christine Tawpash, the Executive Director of
the Winslow Therapeutic Center. Children pictured (from left) include: Siobhan,
Colleen and Julia. Volunteer coordinator Jennifer Kerr is also pictured.
WARWICK VALLEY DISPATCH, SEPTEMBER 28, 2005
Tips to Keep You on Your Game
Q. Where is the best place to volley the ball, up at the net or back at
the service line?
A. The best place to volley is
always halfway between the service
line and the net, which is your
Ideal Volley Position (IVP). But if Gerald Sarmiento
you are serving and volleying,
your first volley is hit from just behind the service line
or around 3/4 court. All great serve-and-volley players
learn to hit volleys from 3/4 court, which is between
the service line and the net. From there you try to get
to your IVP and put the balls away. Without a good
volley from 3/4 court it is hard to get to your IVP and
be effective at net.
Q. I have seen players use both one hand and two
hands on a backhand shot. What technique makes a
particular backhand shot more effective than the other?
A. Each backhand has its advantages and disadvantages, depending on the player, and their physical ability. The advantages of a one-handed backhand are: you
have more reach, more power if timed properly, and
you can have the same preparation for the topspin and
slice and disguise the shot. The advantages of the twohanded backhand are: more control over your shot,
and you can hit better angles. The disadvantages are:
you have less reach and less power, therefore movement
and positioning are critical for the two-handed shot.
Gerald Sarmiento, co-owner of Warwick Valley
Racquet Sports, is a USPTA/PTR certified professional, Adidas National Tennis Team member
and USRSA Master Racquet Technician and
National Tester. He will direct the first Adidas
Tennis Camp for ages 9-17 at Hidden Valley
Resort, Vernon, NJ, June 27-Aug. 18.
For more information call 845-986-8004 or go
online at www.warwickvalleyracquets.com.
SPORTS FANS!
I BET YOU
DIDN’T
KNOW
Brought to You By Eric Nilsestuen
In football, a quarterback and his center need to fit
together like a hand and a glove. Every play starts with that
exchange. Among the greatest quarterback-center duos in
NFL history were Pittsburgh’s Terry Bradshaw and Mike
Webster, who won four Super Bowls together and both made
the Hall of Fame. But after football, they went in opposite
directions – Bradshaw to celebrity status, Webster to mental
illness and an early death. Yet they remain forever connected. Bradshaw’s number was 12, Webster’s 52. When Webster
passed away on September 24, 2002, the time was 12:52 a.m.
It’s hard to argue against Rickey Henderson as the greatest lead-off hitter in major league history. Just check out
these rankings: first in runs (2,288), first in walks (2,179),
first in stolen bases (1,403), first in lead-off homers (80),
third in times on base (5,316) and fourth in games played
(3,051). Henderson also passed the 3,000-hit barrier. By the
way, of the first 25 hitters ever to do so, Henderson is one of
five who got there without ever collecting 200 hits in one season. Any guesses on the other four? They are
Cap Ansen, Carl Yastrzemski, Dave Winfield and Eddie
Murray.
Hey NASCAR fans, do you remember the first race in
which the escape hatch was allowed, the first and only driver
to install one for that race, and the reason he ended up using
it? The hatch was approved to enable drivers to exit more
quickly in case of a fire. It was first allowed at Talladega for
the EA SPORTS 500 on September 28, 2003. The only driver
with a hatch installed that day was 6’5” Michael Waltrip, who
used it to pop out of his roof like a jack-in-the-box after winning the race.
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means we can get the best coverage and best price from a
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Ryan Leads Team to Ninth Place
in Great American
By Richard Furst
Aislinn Ryan defended her Great American Cross
Country Festival title by winning in a run away and
leading the team to a very competitive ninth place in
the 24-team field. The field posted no less than 11 top
ranked teams in the nation so placing ninth was
indeed pleasant. Coupled with the fact that the team
top five average was second best on the day, the team’s
chances of reaching national status have been
enhanced. Ryan ran the same race plan as last year
and bided her time with the lead runners for the first
half of the race. Then she bolted to the lead and executed the race plan to perfection and never looked
back. Ryan ran 17:05.5 and won by 30 seconds.
Complete results of the race can be found on
http://dyestat.com/.
While Ryan was taking care of business up front,
sophomore Tori Pennings was running a great race of
her own and finished in 35th in 19:23.0. Pennings is
proving to be the best second position runner that
Warwick has ever had thus giving us a potent top two.
Next was the cousins duo of Kaitlyn Hurley and
Samantha Grady in 86 and 87 in 20:17.4. Grady ran a
particularly strong second half indicating that she is
now fit enough to continue to move up. However, the
ever-focused Hurley will not let her cousin go ahead
without her and this could mean that the team is just
a race away from becoming great.
Next just ten seconds back was freshman Cecelie
Braadt in 20:27.3 in 95th place. Braadt broke into the
top five for the first time this year and is adding depth
to an already very good squad. In 104th was Kristen
Peluso in 20:36.9. Peluso has been nursing a sore back
for the past week but seems to be on the mend and
could well be up with the top five in our next meet.
Following Peluso in 133rd was Joanna Stein. Stein has
been in the top five in the past and could be there
again at any time. If these girls all have their best race
at the same time, they could vie for a bid to the
national team championship this December. But the
season has several top races yet to be run before such
a bid could be considered. Next up for the team will
be the Paul Short Invitational at Lehigh University
Sat., Oct. 1. This meet will feature three northeast
ranked teams. Winning this race could vault us into
the mix. Excitement is just around the corner.
Connelly Leads JV Team to Top Eight Overall
at Great American
Freshman Megan Connolly has quietly been
moving up and people are beginning to notice.
Connolly placed seventh in the seeded JV race in
21:20 and moved up late in the race and finished with
a strong kick. Kristi Webster placed 32nd in 22:20 and
Megan Rose sprinted across the line in 35th in 22:23
in 44th . The girls placed eighth when the two JV races
were combined but were better than that as three of
the teams that beat them were all from Saratoga.
Courtney Kates and Natasha Leuchanka rounded out
the team in 63rd and 83rd place in 23:12 and 23:46
respectively. Next week these girls were be joined by
16 of their teammates as they also travel to Lehigh.
See you there.
Boys Wave Sparkle at Great
American
By Tim St. Lawrence
The Warwick Valley Boys cross-country team was
ready and eager to compete against the nation’s top-ranked
teams at the Great American Festival on Saturday, Sept. 24.
The Wave came off the starting line strong and together, in hot and humid conditions, against 29 teams from 12
states and three nationally ranked teams. The Purple Wave
placed second with a school all-time record of 16:20.3 for
its top 5 scoring members to take the runner-up position to
Saratoga Springs, NY by just 49 points. The Wave is currently ranked fifth in the Northeast Region by Nike Team
Nationals committee.
Racing to a school individual record for the 5K
(3.1mile) course was senior Jerry Greenlaw in a fast
15:55.40 and followed quickly by senior Jerry Greenlaw in a
fast 15:55.40 and followed quickly by senior Mike Mark
(16:10), Mike Segal (16:18, Terrence Prial (16:30), sophomore Brad Ackerman (16:47), senior Terrence Fox 16:49)
and senior Lou Tafuto in 16:56 to earn the Wildcats
National Recognition for 2005!
Zack Price Leads Wave-Mates
Junior Zack Price is running super and is the new kid
on the running block in Wave-Town. On Tuesday at Bear
Mountain his 16:54 for three miles placed second overall to
lead his teammates to four victories. Joining the deepest
Wave Running Team ever assembled was Brian Backelaar
(17:06), Greg Minger (17:08, Frank Pfaffenberger (17:12),
Matt Laroe (17:13), Danny Prial (17:18), Alex Leauchenka
(17:22), Evan Rotar (17:52) Sean Healey (18:06, Max
Lennon (18:06), Brian Rogan (18.08) and Chris Miles at
18:13.
Alex Leauchanka Wins Fifth Avenue Mile Division
Freshman Alex Leauchenka raced down New York
City’s Fifth Avenue on Saturday to place first in a personal
best of 4:52.0 and is currently ranked as the second best
freshman in New York State Cross-Country.
Congratulations to all.
Warwick Community Center Fall Classes
The Warwick Valley Community Center (WVCC)
announces its Fall Line Up of Classes. Many old favorites
will be returning for students in Grades K-12:
Beginning Drawing & Cooking
Beginning Drawing will be held on Wednesdays, Oct.
12 – Nov. 2, from 4:30 - 5:30 p.m., for grades K-2 and on
Mondays, Oct. 17 – Nov. 7, from 4:30 - 5:30 p.m., for students in grades 3-5. Pencil, charcoal and pastel techniques.
Cost: $32 plus materials. Cooking with Roseann will be on
Thursdays, Oct. 6 – Nov. 3, from 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. for students in grades K-5. Learn to measure, make fun and easy
recipes. Cost: $32.
Science, Nature & Pottery, Ceramics
Science and Nature will be on Tuesdays, Oct. 11 – Nov.
1, from 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. for grades K-2. View the World
under a microscope, conduct experiments and make crafts.
Cost: $32. Pottery and Ceramics will be on Thursdays, Oct.
6 – Nov. 17, from 4:30 – 6 p.m. for grades 3-5 and Tuesdays
starting Oct. 11 - Nov. 15 from 4:30-6 p.m. for grades 6-12.
Cost: $72, includes materials and is free to registered Teen
Center Members.
Yoga & Fun With Watercolor
Yoga will be Wednesdays from 4 – 5 p.m. for grades 35 and on Wednesdays from 5 - 6 p.m. for grades 6-12. Both
classes start Oct. 12 – Nov. 2. Fun with Watercolor will be
on Wednesdays, Oct. 12 – Nov. 2, from 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Learn different techniques used in watercolor painting.
There is a materials list needed for this class.
The cost for Yoga and Fun with Watercolor is $32.
Adults: Drawing & Digital Photography
Drawing I – Charcoal and Eraser and Introduction to
35 mm Digital Photography. Both classes will be taught by
Cynthia Papaleo Seeley, artist/photographer/instructor.
Drawing I – Charcoal and Eraser will be on Thurs.
from 7 – 9 p.m., Oct. 6 – Nov. 3. Cost: $80 plus materials.
Introduction to 35 mm Digital Photography will be on
Tues. from 7:30 – 8:30 p.m., Oct. 11 – Nov. 1. You only need
to bring your digital camera. Cost: $40.
Adults: Pottery & Yoga
Pottery and Ceramics will be on Wednesdays from 7 –
8:30 p.m., Oct. 12 – Nov. 16. Learn wheel throwing, hand
building. Make functional pots and mugs. Cost: $90,
includes materials and firing charges. Yoga will be on
Wednesdays from 6:15 – 7:30 p.m., Oct. 12 – Nov. 2. A
mixed level class; beginners welcome. Cost: $40.
For more information or to register, call the WVCC at
986-6422.
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WARWICK VALLEY DISPATCH, SEPTEMBER 28, 2005
LEGAL NOTICES
Call 986-2216
NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: FIRST
MONTGOMERY PROPERTIES, LLC.
Articles of Organization were filed with the
Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on
08/02/05. The latest date of dissolution is
08/02/2055. 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, 5306 Route 9W North, Newburgh,
New York 12550. Purpose: For any lawful
purpose.
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NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: MAYFAIR ASSOCIATES, LLC. Articles of
Organization were filed with the Secretary of
State of New York (SSNY) on 05/06/05. The
latest date of dissolution is 12/31/2105. 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, 335
Windsor Highway, New Windsor, New York
12553. Purpose: For any lawful purpose.
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NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY.
NAME:
AVALIN DESIGNS LLC. Articles of
Organization were filed with the Secretary of
State of New York (SSNY) on 09/21/05.
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
Linda Strohmeyer, 92 Pine Hills Road,
Tuxedo, New York 10987. Purpose: For any
lawful purpose.
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the
Board of FIRE COMMISSIONERS OF THE
WARWICK FIRE DISTRICT at a regular
meeting thereof held on September 20, 2005,
duly adopted a resolution subject to a permissive referendum, authorizing a transfer
from the District Capital Reserve Equipment
Fund into the General Fund of a sum not to
exceed, $350,000.00 to be used towards the
purchase of a 1500 gpm pumper fire truck
with a 1000 gallon tank.
Such Resolution shall not take effect
until thirty days after its adoption; nor until
approved by the affirmative vote of a majority of the qualified electors of such district
voting on such proposition, if within thirty
days after its adoption, there be filed with the
District Clerk a petition signed and acknowledged by electors of the district, qualified to
vote upon a proposition to raise and expend
money, in number equal to at least five per
centum of the total vote cost for governor in
the Town of Warwick at the last general election held for the election of state officers, but
which number shall not be less than one hundred, protesting against such act or resolution and requesting that it be submitted to
the qualified electors of the district for their
approval or disapproval.
BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF FIRE
COMMISSIONERS OF THE
WARWICK FIRE DISTRICT
FRANK FOTINO, Chairman
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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the
Planning Board of the Town of Warwick will
hold a Public Hearing on October 5, 2005 at
7:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter
can be heard, at the Town Hall, 132 Kings
Highway, Warwick, New York, on the application of Patricia B. DeHaan, for the application for final approval of a proposed 3-lot
subdivision, located within a "Designated
Protection Area" (Glenmere Lake Reservoir
System) entitled, "Pond in the Meadow Farm
Subdivision", situated on tax parcel S 19 B 1
L 29.11; parcel located on the eastern side of
NYS Route 17A/94, 1200-feet south of
Minturn Road (also with frontage on
Minturn Road), in the RU zone, of the Town
of Warwick, County of Orange, State of New
York.
All interested parties will be given an opportunity to speak.
TOWN OF WARWICK PLANNING
BOARD
Benjamin Astorino, Chairman
Dated: September 27, 2005
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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the
Planning Board of the Town of Warwick will
hold a Public Hearing on October 5, 2005 at
7:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter
can be heard, at the Town Hall, 132 Kings
Highway, Warwick, New York, on the application of John Hubert, for the application for
"Amended" site plan approval and special use
permit for the construction and use of an
indoor and outdoor storage facility plus
parking and use of rental trucks, entitled,
"Carriage House Storage," to be situated on
tax parcel S 51 B 1 L 3.1; and located on the
western side of Hathorn Road 100± feet west
of the intersection with County Highway No.
1A, in the OI zone, of the Town of Warwick,
County of Orange, State of New York.
All interested parties will be given an opportunity to speak.
TOWN OF WARWICK PLANNING
BOARD
Benjamin Astorino, Chairman
Dated: September 27, 2005
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Owner Seeks Safe Return Of
Three Cats
Last week, three precious cats were taken from 10 Ridgefield Road in Warwick.
• Marshall – Male, shorthair, color tan
• Tucker – Male, shorthair, color black with a small hint of white under his
neck
• Cotton – Male, shorthair, color grey and white.
Police indicate there are three alleged locations each cat was dropped off. It is
unknown which cat was dropped off where. The locations are: Mt. Peter Hawk
Watch on Route 17A, above the creamery, the onion fields on County Route 1 at
Little Brooklyn Road, going into Pine Island and near a cattle farm on Brady Road
in Warwick.
Being that these locations are not confirmed, the possibility exists that they
could be anywhere. If anyone sees our cats, please call 845-742-3946.
Reward available for their safe return.
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report?
Contact The
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offices at
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or email:
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MONDAYS
Chess for Adults - with chess expert
Ed Dubin. Mon., evenings at 6:30 p.m. at
the Florida Public Library. This program
is for adults only (age 16 & over.). To register call 651-7659.
TUESDAYS
Books & Beyond Program – at the
Florida Public Library for kids in grades K
– 5 each Tues. Begins at 4 p.m. "Do You
Have a Pet?" is the theme for the next six
weeks. This is a drop-in program so no
registration is required. Call 651-7659 for
information.
Florida’s Farmers’ Market – Every
Tues. from 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Warwick
Dial-A-Bus transportation available by
calling 986-2877. Local produced fruits
and vegetables along with other great
products. For more information, call the
Florida Chamber of Commerce at 6516000. (June 21 – Oct. 11)
WEDNESDAYS
Chess Club - The Tuscan Café, 5
South St., Warwick each Wednesday, 5:30
p.m. All levels welcome.
Chess for Kids - with chess expert Ed
Dubin for children in grades 1 & up on
Wed., afternoons at 3:30 p.m. at the
Florida Public Library. To register call
651-7659.
THURSDAYS
Polka Dancing Classes – offered by
the Hudson Valley Polonaise Society. Free
classes for polka, oberek and Polish figure
dances at the Polish Legion of American
Veterans in Pine Island on Thurs., 7:30 –
9:30 p.m. For more info., call 344-1312.
SUNDAYS
Warwick Valley Farmers’ Market –
Every Sun., from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., South St.,
next to the RR tracks. Fruit, vegetables,
cheese, meats, baked goods, ready-to-eat
food and more from local farmers. Gift
certificates available.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28
Create a Kitchen Herb Garden – for
adults only at the Florida Public Library
on Wed., Sept. 28, at 6:30 p.m. To register
call library 651-7659.
Girl Scout Open Registration – will
be held by the Sarah Wells Girl Scout
Council on Wed., Sept. 28, 6 – 7:30 p.m. in
the Senior Room at Warwick Town Hall,
Kings Hwy. Adult volunteers needed. For
more information, call Johanna DeSanto
at 988-2004.
Thinking About Adoption? – Come
to the Adoption Group of Orange County
for an Annual Open House on Wed., Sept.
28, 7:30 p.m. at Wallkill Community
Center, Wes Warren Dr. in Middletown
(just off Rt. 211 East). For more info. call
986-5145.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 29
Blood Drive – Hosted by St. Anthony
Community Hospital, Maple Ave.,
Warwick, Sept. 29, 2 – 7 p.m. For information call 294-3362.
Defensive Driving Class – Thurs.,
Sept. 29, 5-10 p.m., American Legion,
Forester Ave. (side entrance). Cost: $39. To
register call George Arnott 469-9482.
Live Jazz – presented by Zana D and
provided by Joe Vincent and Gabrielle
Tranchina on Thurs., Sept. 29, 7 – 10:30
p.m., at 22 Railroad Ave. in Warwick. For
reservations, call 986-1801.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30
Community Dinner - Congregation
B’nai Torah of Greenwood Lake following
Shabbat Services on Fri., Sept. 30 to honor
Sheri & Mayer Fistal. For tickets call 4772130.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1
Book Sale – to benefit Florida Library
on Sat., Oct. 1, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the
Seward Senior Center next to the Library.
Free Blood Pressure Clinic - on Sat.,
Oct. 1 from 10 a.m. -12 Noon at the
Warwick Ambulance Bay, located at 146
South St. Ext., Warwick.
Gospel Explosion – on Sat., Oct. 1, 6
– 9 p.m., hosted by Union AME Church of
Warwick, at the Paramount Theatre in
Middletown. Seating is limited; tickets are
$25. For tickets call (845) 469-3686.
Independent/Foreign Film – "A Very
Long Engagement," starring Audrey
Tatou. Warwick Valley Community
Center, Hamilton Ave., Oct. 1, 8 p.m.
Donation: $5.
Mad Science of the Mid-Hudson:
Fire & Ice - at the Florida Public Library
on Sat., Oct. 1 at 1 p.m. A family program. To register call 651-7659.
Open House on the Farm – Cornell
Cooperative Extension of O.C. sponsors
guided tours of Wisner Farms Dairy, 64
Upper Wisner Rd., and Winslow
Therapeutic Center, 328 Rte. 17A on Sat.,
Oct. 1, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Suggested dona-
tion of $1 per person. For more info., call
Larry Hulle at 344-1234 or Jaime Phillips
at 986-6686.
Pumpkin Patch on the Deck – to benefit Friends of the Florida Library on Sat.,
Oct. 1, 2 p.m. Buy a pumpkin at $2 and
decorate it at no charge.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 4
Pottery – at the Florida Public Library
on Tues., Oct. 4, 6:30 p.m., for grades 6 –
12. To register call, 651-7659.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6
Atlantic City Bus Trip to ‘Resorts’ on
Thurs., Oct. 6. Bus leaves Nicholas P.
Lesando, Jr. American Legion Post 214 at
7:30 a.m. Cost: $25. Call 986-3683.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 9
Christian Music – will be presented
by the Walter Hoving Home Choir on
Sun., Oct. 9, 10 a.m., at the Warwick
Assembly of God in Warwick. Event is
free.
Harvest Card Party – Sponsored by
St. Joseph’s Church Living Rosary Society,
St. Joseph’s Church Hall (below the
church), Glenmere Ave., Florida, Oct. 9, 2
p.m. Prizes and refreshments. Public is
welcome.
Ride-A-Thon/Walk-A-Thon – hosted
by Winslow Therapeutic Center on Sun.,
Oct. 9, either 8 a.m. or 9 a.m. (your choice)
at Warwick County Park in Warwick.
Proceeds go to the Alison Klepper
Memorial Fund. Minimum walk pledge:
$25; minimum ride pledge: $50. For more
info., call 986-6686.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15
Tag Sale – on Sat., Oct. 15, 10 a.m. – 2
p.m., sponsored by the Nicholas P.
Lesando, Jr. American Legion Auxiliary
Unit 214, at the American Legion, 71
Forester Avenue, Warwick (side entrance).
TUEDSAY, OCTOBER 18
Project Graduation Meeting – for
Parents of WVHS Seniors on Tues., Oct.
18, at 7:30 p.m. in the high school south
cafeteria. All parents of seniors are urged
to attend. There is so much work to do for
the All-Night Drug & Alcohol-Free
Graduation Party in June. This is a gift to
your child - we need your help! Email any
questions to: mconklin@warwick.net.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19
Comedy Show – at the Hunterdon
Hills Playhouse (Charlie Prose in Weekend
Comedy) in Hampton, NJ, on Wed., Oct.
19. Sponsored by the Pine Island Seniors,
Lunch & Show. Tickets: $60, call 986-5570
or 258-4341.
Murder Mystery Dinner Fundraiser
– Sponsored by Senior Girl Scout Troop,
Italian Villa Restaurant, Oct. 19. Tickets:
$35 includes dinner, soft drinks, dessert
and chances on door prizes. For information, call 987-8794.
WEDNESDAY, NOVERMBER 2
Lunch & Show – at Germanfest,
Ehrhardt's, Hawley, PA, sponsored by Pine
Island Seniors, Wed., Nov. 2. Cost: $45.
For more information, call 651-7252.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5
Craft Fair – at the Florida
Presbyterian Church, 1 N. Main St. in
Florida, on Sat., Nov. 5, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Crafts, homemade soups, baked goods,
Santa’s Workshop, door prizes, raffle, &
more. Meet Santa from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Mt. Alverno Center Hosts
Giant Yard Sale
On Sat., Oct. 1, Mount Alverno Center
Adult Home, 20 Grand St., Warwick, will
host its second Annual "Granny’s Attic"
yard sale. The event will be held outdoors
at the rear of the building from 9 a.m. - 3
p.m.
Mount Alverno Center is just a few
blocks past St. Anthony Community
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Rt. 94 Warwick
Hospital. There’s plenty of parking space to
the left of the entrance; just follow the
entrance road to the rear of the building.
Donations (no clothes please) for the sale
will be accepted during the week of Sept.
26, up to the day of the sale. Proceeds from
the sale will be used to help support the
activities program at Mt. Alverno.
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WARWICK VALLEY DISPATCH, SEPTEMBER 28, 2005
Leadership has its responsibilities.
It means being a primary source for comprehensive, quality healthcare
delivered through a unique blend of high technology and the most
qualified doctors, nurses and technicians.
It requires the capabilities, skill and vision to consistently offer the
finest continuum of care - from birth to end of life and a range of essential
medical and surgical services in between.
It is being the lifeblood of our community’s healthcare needs with the many vital services
and facilities on our Warwick campus including: Mount Alverno Center Adult/Assisted Living
Residence, Schervier Pavilion skilled nursing facility, Day-At-A-Time adult day care, and the
Hudson Valley region's newest state-of-the-art digital imaging center.
It’s why for 130,000 people in Orange County, New York and northern Passaic and Sussex
Counties in New Jersey, St. Anthony Community Hospital is more than a hospital, we are
neighbors - for life.
TECHNOLOGY
STRENGTH
CARE
LEADERSHIP