2006/03/15 - Albert Wisner Public Library

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Village to Ban Use of Outdoor Furnaces
By Katie Bisaro
On Mon., Mar. 6, the Village of Warwick Board of
Trustees held two public hearings before their regular
Village Board meeting regarding the regulation of outdoor furnaces and a new ordinance regulating the
control of backflow and cross-connections into the
Village water system.
With the rising cost of natural gas and heating oil, outdoor furnaces are being looked at as
alternative means of heating a home. An outdoor furnace is placed a distance away from a
house, burns wood for fuel, that is in turn
connected to a home’s indoor furnace as a
less expensive means of heat. As this home
heating alternative becomes more prevalent,
many municipalities are looking to regulate
their installation and use.
Following the example of the Town of
Warwick, which recently enacted an ordinance regulating the use of outdoor furnaces,
the Village Board of Trustees took up this issue
at the Mar. 6 meeting. During the public hearing, only one resident spoke up to clarify
whether this ordinance would affect the use of
outdoor fireplaces. Mayor Michael Newhard
explained that there are already regulations in place
with regard to outdoor burning, this new amendment
to Chapter 55 of the Village Code deals strictly with the
use of outdoor furnaces.
Village Trustee Roger Metzger expressed his concerns
about the use of these furnaces within the Village where
homes are much closer together than in the Town. He felt
that the resulting pollution from the use of outdoor furnaces would be very detrimental to the air quality
throughout the Village. He felt that outdoor furnaces
should be banned altogether.
Trustee Steve Pascal agreed and was also concerned
about the safety of using these furnaces on the smaller lots
that are the norm in the Village. The regulation, as proposed in the ordinance, would require any outdoor furnace
to be at least 50 feet from the nearest house. By contrast,
the Town ordinance requires the distance to be at least 200
feet, which is feasible on the larger lots in the Town of
Warwick. He relayed the story of a recent tragedy in
Deerpark that involved an outdoor furnace that caused an
explosion, the subsequent loss of that home and the near
loss
of life.
Pascal also felt
that the emissions from outdoor furnaces are an environmental hazard in the more confined living space of the
Village. Trustee Iurato agreed with Metzger and Pascal as
well, Trustee McManus was not present.
Mayor Newhard, also in agreement with the Trustees,
asked Village Attorney, Michael Meth, how to proceed from
an amendment to the code regulating the use of outdoor
furnaces to a ban altogether. Meth responded that since
they were currently holding a public hearing on amending
Chapter 55 of the Village Code as to the regulation of outdoor furnaces, he could rewrite the amendment as a result
of the discussion held at the hearing. The revision would
ban the use of outdoor furnaces in the Village and will be
It’s Off to the Races in
Warwick’s Three Villages
Village residents of Warwick, Florida and Greenwood
Lake will be able to cast their vote on Tues., Mar. 21. In the
Village of Warwick, Mayor Michael Newhard is running
unopposed contrary to the Mayoral race in Florida, where
incumbent Jim Pawliczek, Sr. is being challenged by
Edward R. Mythen. Current Florida Trustees, Thomas
Fuller and Thomas Chevrier, are each seeking two more
years in office unchallenged.
There’s a three way race for two four year term positions as Village of Warwick Trustee between former
Warwick Valley Dispatch reporter, Eileen Patterson, and
incumbents George McManus and Stephen Pascal. In the
Village of Greenwood Lake seven candidates – Agnes
Kilduff, George Kluwe, Brian Fisher, Jan Greenfield,
Michael Riccardo, Adam Filipowski, and Ann Marie Van
Doran Sabarese – are vying for two available Trustee seats.
In this special election issue The Warwick Valley
Dispatch has included profiles of candidates who are run-
ning for contested positions. If you are a Village resident
please remember to exercise your right to vote.
Voting will take place at the following locations:
Village of Warwick - Goodwill Hook & Ladder Co. on
Church St. Ext. from 6 a.m. – 9 p.m.; Florida – Senior
Citizen’s Center, located at the rear of the Village Hall, 33 S.
Main St., from 12 Noon – 9 p.m. and Greenwood Lake –
Senior Center on Windermere Ave. from 12 Noon – 9 p.m.
Profiles of Candidates
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put up for a vote at the next meeting. The public hearing
was then closed.
In a follow-up conversation, Newhard explained that
the Village began looking at regulating the use of outdoor
furnaces after the Town put its ordinance in place. It
was apparent, fairly quickly, that the two situations
were vastly different given the more densely populated living situation of the Village. Newhard is
pleased with the Trustees’ decision and
remarked that the situation was looked at with
the health and well-being of the entire community in mind.
A second public hearing was held on
Mar. 6 regarding a new ordinance that
would provide regulations for control of
backflow and cross connections into the
Village water system. This new ordinance
would mostly affect businesses whose possible backflow into the water system could
be hazardous. Each type of business is rated
with the level of potential hazard: low, medium or high. Some of the businesses cited
included medical offices, florists, funeral
homes and car washes. Homeowners that could
be affected are those who have irrigation systems
that are connected into the water system.
After some discussion as to who would receive
the backflow inspection results, Michael Meth proposed two changes to the ordinance as written. First, he
wanted it stated clearly that, as part of the statute, the backflow prevention inspection shall be conducted yearly by a
certified tester and paid for by the consumer. The records
of the inspection will go to the Village Building Inspector.
The due dates will probably coincide with the dates of
annual fire inspections for easier bookkeeping.
Secondly, a list was included in the original version
that outlined the businesses that fell under this statute.
Meth felt that the language should read “included but not
limited to this list” in case the Building Inspector comes
across a situation where he feels a business should be
included but is not definitively listed.
The Board agreed with those changes and Meth will
pass them along to the Village Engineer to be written into
the new ordinance. The Board will vote to adopt this ordinance at the next meeting. There was no public commentary during the hearing and following the discussion by the
Board, the Public Hearing on this matter was closed.
Dr. Wayne Rossi
Runs for Library
Trustee Seat
Dr. Wayne Rossi has announced that he will seek election to the Albert Wisner Public Library Board of Trustees.
The Election is Tues., Apr. 4 at the Albert Wisner Library
and all registered voters of the Warwick Valley School
District are eligible to cast a ballot. There are two Board
positions on the ballot. Dr. Rossi is running unopposed.
For the past year Dr. Rossi has served on the Board of
Trustees filling a vacancy created by the resignation by M.
Lynn Pike. Dr. Rossi says, “Over the past year I have
learned so much about our library. Libraries are in a great
transitional period in society and I want to part of that
transition.”
Dr. Rossi has been a resident of Warwick for 23 years.
He is a Chiropractor with a practice in Warwick and is certified as a Chiropractic Sport Physician Practitioner.
Dr. Rossi believes that the library’s role is to be a meeting place for all ages and a pivotal location for continuing
education. It should not be the last place to visit but the
first and he feels that currently the library services only the
basic needs of the community due to its very limited size.
He sees a state of the art new library for Warwick as the
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WARWICK VALLEY DISPATCH, MARCH 15, 2006
Morahan Speaks on Heating Cost Increases
By Scott Webber
Only five people showed up at an informational meeting on the New York State Budget held recently at Warwick
Town Hall by State Senator Thomas P. Morahan. The only
budget request was heard from Florida Library Director
Madelyn Folino who told the State Senator they need
$120,000 a year to operate. State aid is being given based
upon 1990 needs, she noted.
The big issue, why are our gas and electric rates going
through the roof this winter, came from this reporter, who
wanted to know why the state does not take back its former
power to control rate increases? This reporter pointed out
that in the past any utility rate increase required a petition
to the Public Service Commission, which then conducted
public hearings before any decision was made on the
request. This has not happened this time due to de-regulation.
Morahan began his reply by noting that the Public
Rate Commission was a bi-partisan group that was concerned over the utility’s financial soundness, adding the
cost was coming from the supplier’s expenses. He suggest-
ed that the stockholders take less compensation and that
the public should “appeal to the conscience of the utility
company” at this time. Morahan called it a public relations
problem, noting that the water company has agreed to back
down on a 4.5 percent rate increase.
By Michael P. Sweeton
Warwick Town Supervisor
www.townofwarwick.org
The only Village that was heard from was Warwick
Village Mayor Michael Newhard, noting that he had made
known their financial needs. He told the Morahan that
ways must be found to bring relief for those who pay educational and real property taxes.
Kay Proscia, President of the Warwick AARP group,
raised questions about EPIC, the prescription drug plan.
Also present were Town Supervisor Michael Sweeton and
Warwick Village Trustee Roger Metzger. They did not
speak.
Last year all three Town library directors were there
along with the representative of the Ramapo Catskill
Library System, the three School Superintendents, the
three Village Mayors, all of whom spoke about their budget requests. Except for the five people and this reporter, the
222 seat Town Hall meeting room was empty.
Leo Kaytes Ford Dealership Sponsors
Firefighter Training
On Feb. 13 the Warwick Fire Department, along with
members of the Chester and Greenwood Lake Fire
Departments, participated in a drill sponsored by Leo
Kaytes Ford about the new hybrid vehicles.
The purpose of the drill was to educate emergency
workers about the dangers involved when a hybrid vehicle
has been involved in a crash. As these vehicles grow in popularity, so do the hazards that face emergency workers in
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the event of an accident. The main power source of a
hybrid vehicle is high voltage electricity, therefore firefighters and other rescue personnel must be aware of the possibility of electrocution.
The drill was organized and instructed by Service
Manager John Hewitt, Master Technician Dan Gerne and
Sales Manager Leslie Culkin of Leo Kaytes Ford in
Warwick.
For Town information log on to
www.townofwarwick.org or turn to Cablevision
Municipal Channel 21.
I would like to wish all of our Irish residents
a Happy and Safe St. Patrick’s Day.
Congratulations to Bridget Clarke on being named
“Celt of the Year” by the GWL Gaelic Society.
Tax time is once again upon us and AARP is
providing FREE tax help for middle and low
income seniors 60 or older. This service is every
Thursday starting Feb. 16 and is held at the
Reformed Church in Warwick across from the hospital. Call 988-9517 for an appointment.
Orange County will hold another Hazardous
Waste Collection day on Apr. 7 for businesses and
Apr. 8 for residents. You must pre-register by Mar.
24 by calling 1-800-328-4808. This service is free to
all residents.
A public hearing entitled “Cross Connections
in Municipal Water Systems” will be held on
Thurs., Mar. 23 at 7:30 p.m. in the Warwick Town
Hall.
The next regular meeting of the Town Board
will be held on Thurs., Mar. 23 at 7:30 p.m. in the
Warwick Town Hall, 132 Kings Highway.
WVCSD Budget Work
Session – March 20
The Warwick Valley Central School District Board of
Education will hold a Work Session on Mon., Mar. 20, at
7:30 p.m. in the Community Room. The agenda includes
Budget Review and Revenue, Preliminary Budget and the
State Report Card.
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Warwick, Chester, and Greenwood Lake Fire Departments took part in a drill pertaining to new hybrid vehicles.
Pictured from left to right are: John Hewitt, Dan Gerne, Warwick 1st Assistant Chief Bill Dimartini, Warwick 2nd
Assistant Chief Gregg Snigur and Warwick Fire Chief Frank Corkum Jr.
(Photo by Tony Donato, Safety Officer - Chester FD)
Warwick Police Blotter
March 3
A 20-year-old female from Warwick was arrested and
charged with Driving While Intoxicated and Driving While
Intoxicated over .08% following an incident on Pine Island
Turnpike. She was released to reappear in Town Court.
An 18-year-old male from New York, NY was arrested
and charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled
Substance 5th and Unlawful Possession of Marijuana. He
was arraigned by Hon. Farina and remanded to the Orange
County Jail in lieu of $10,000 bail. Peter Mami, 27, of
Chester was also arrested and charged with Criminal
Possession of a Controlled Substance 7th and Unlawful
Possession of Marijuana following an incident on Maple
Ave. He was also arraigned by Hon. Farina and released
ROR.
March 4
Russell A. Degroat, 31, of Warwick was arrested and
charged with Aggravated Unlicensed Operation 3rd following an incident on Mt. View Ave. He was released to reappear in Town Court.
March 5
Raymond Carlisle, 64, of Warwick was arrested and
charged with Driving While Intoxicated and Driving
While Intoxicated over .08% following an incident on
State Hwy 94. He was released on $100 bail to reappear
in Town Court.
March 6
Lee Hup, 42, of Lake Hopatcong, NJ was arrested
and charged with Driving While Intoxicated and
Driving While Intoxicated over .08% following an incident on Public Works Drive. He was released on $200
bail to reappear in Town Court.
March 7
Miriam Keys, 49, of Port Jervis, NY was arrested
and charged with Aggravated Unlicensed Operation 3rd
following an incident on Wheeler Ave. She was released
to reappear in Village Court.
March 8
Lee Hup, 42, of Lake Hopatcong, NJ was arrested
and charged with Driving While Intoxicated and
Driving While Intoxicated over .08% following an incident on State Hwy 94. He was arraigned by Hon.
Coleman and remanded to the Orange County Jail in
lieu of $1,000 bail.
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An 19-year-old male from Hewitt, NJ was arrested and
charged with Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument
3rd following an incident on State Hwy 94. He was
released to reappear in Town Court.
March 9
Michael E. Kechner, 48, of Warwick was arrested and
charged with Petit Larceny following an incident on State
Hwy 94. He was released to reappear in Town Court.
March 10
Joseph C. Burkhardt, 33, of West Milford, NJ was
arrested and charged with Aggravated Unlicensed
Operation 3rd following an incident on Oakland Ave. He
was released on $100 bail to reappear in Village Court.
March 11
Richard J. Tomczak, 24, of Goshen, NY was arrested
and charged with Aggravated Unlicensed Operation 3rd
following an incident on Spring St. He was released to
reappear in Village Court.
Joseph Gottlieb, 40, of Englewood NJ was arrested and
charged with Aggravated Unlicensed Operation 3rd following an incident on State Hwy 17A. He was released on $100
bail to reappear in Town Court.
Wisner Farm Placed in Agriculture
Overlay District
By Scott Webber
The Warwick Town Board voted Thursday night,
March 9, to place the 394 acre Wisner Farms, Inc. at 63
Upper Wisner Road, in the Agricultural Protection Overlay
District (APO).
The farm belongs to Wisner H. and Gladys B. Buckbee
and will now have all the protection and benefits of the
APO Zone in the Town’s 2002 Zoning Code.
The motion directs that an appendix be made to the
zoning law and that it be shown on the APO Overlay
District Qualifying Area Map.
In another motion the Town Board adopted a final
scoping document for the Route 94 Priority Growth
Center based upon a Jan. 26, 2006 public information session regarding the 80 plus acres known as the Miller property behind Leo Kaytes Ford and ShopRite.
The document becomes part of the Town’s proposed
comprehensive plan and amendments to the zoning code.
A further motion directed the Town to file the necessary forms with the County of Orange to request the New
York State Department of Transportation to lower the
speed limits down to 45 mph on County Route 6 which is
Pulaski Highway from Pine Island north to Pumpkin
Swamp Road and Kings Highway, County Route 13, from
the Warwick Village line to the Town of Chester line.
Presently the speed limit is 55 mph.
The Board voted to purchase two storage sheds from
Footes Amish Sheds of Goshen, one for $2,640 and the
other for $2,155 for the recycling center and the West Side
water district, respectively.
Don Dombrowski was appointed to the Kings Estates
Sugar Hills Recreation Advisory Committee for a threeyear term ending January 2, 2009 and appointed Joanne
Harviliak to the Board of Ethics to serve at the pleasure of
the Town Board.
The Town Board Voted to apply to the Orange County
Open Space Fund Program for money for the preservation
of the Myruski and Quackenbush farm at a cost not to
exceed $1,600.
A public hearing was set for March 23, at 7:30 pm to
consider a local law to regulate cross connection in the
municipal water system in the Town of Warwick.
A half dozen high school students on a class assignment were the whole attendance. There was no one else.
Winter-in-Bloom Open House at
The General’s Garden
Got a bit of “cabin fever?” Come to Winter-in-Bloom,
an open house at one of Warwick’s finest greenhouses The General’s Garden on Sat., Mar. 25 from 11a.m. to 3
p.m. This special event is for everyone waiting for Spring,
remembering the smells of moist earth and the promise of
newly budded plants.
Warwick-in-Bloom, Warwick’s award-winning community beautification committee is sponsoring this event.
Since it began in 2002, Warwick-in-Bloom has been a visible, innovative force in the look of Warwick. It is a not-forprofit, all volunteer organization which raises money
through donations from individuals and local businesses
and an annual garden party and auction. From the very
beginning, it has enjoyed the support and expertise of the
Warwick Gardeners in its many ambitious projects.
Deborah Sweeton of The Generals Garden is excited
about the event. “There have always been a few people who
just had to stop by the greenhouses in the winter,” said
Sweeton. “You can see them relax as soon as they see all
that green and smell that air. I’m glad we can open a bit
The greenhouse at The General’s Garden is chock
full of hydrangeas.
early this year to let everybody in.” Members of Warwickin-Bloom will be on hand to answer questions about volunteering opportunities and Master Gardener Heidi
Hamilton and growers Deborah and Michael Sweeton,
among others, can answer planting and garden questions.
There will be refreshments and families are welcome.
In 2003, Warwick, NY took first place in a national
beautification competition called America in Bloom. The
volunteers of Warwick-in-Bloom organized that event and
started programs that continue today. Almost a hundred
planters filled with colorful plants and flowers are placed in
the high traffic areas of Warwick. These are planted by all
the local growers and greenhouses. The planters have now
become a year-round visual event in Warwick with seasonal plantings.
More than Plants
Warwick-in-Bloom has also purchased over 50 classic
black sleeves to fit the parking meters in the Village. In
2004, with other community minded groups such as
Provident Bank, Arace and Co, The Merchants Guild and
the Warwick Valley Chamber of Commerce, it donated a
new set of holiday decorations for the utility poles in the
Village. It has developed projects in the Warwick schools
and sponsors walks and hikes in the parks and preserved
lands around Warwick.
The Annual Garden Party and Auction has become a
popular event. The first two were at the gardens of John
Vandenburg in Florida and featured a lively auction of
birdhouses as interpreted by Warwick area artists. In 2006,
the event is at the beautiful Applewood Orchards on
Sunday, June 11.
Warwick-in-Bloom needs more volunteers who are
interested in helping develop an appreciation of beauty
and nature around Warwick. All are welcome to the March
25 Winter-in-Bloom event at the General’s Garden on
Sandfordville Rd. Admission is free. Donations and eager
volunteers are welcome and needed. For more information
call 258-0405 or visit: www.Warwickinfo.net/wib.
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From
The Mayor’s Office
By Mayor Michael Newhard
Village of Warwick
www.villageofwarwick.org
Happy St. Patrick’s Day to All.
There will be a joint work session of the Village
Board and Planning Board to discuss changes in the
zoning ordinance on Wed., Mar. 15, from 4 p.m. to 6
p.m. at Village Hall.
The next Village Board meeting will be held on
Mon., Mar. 20, at 7:30 p.m. in Village Hall.
The next Budget Work Session will be Tuesday,
March 21, 2006 starting at 6:30 pm at Village Hall.
Best of luck to the three candidates running
for Village Trustee. Public service is an important way
to serve your community. I applaud all three candidates for their desire to work and represent our
Village.
The Village Elections will be held at the Good
Will Hook and Ladder Co. on Church Street
Extension on March 21, from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.
There will be a Village Board Work Session on
Wed., Mar. 29, at 6:30 p.m. to discuss the budget and
reorganization.
Reorganization &
Budget Work Session
The Board of Trustees of the Village of Warwick will
hold a Work Session on Wed., Mar. 29, at 6:30 p.m. in
Village Hall, 77 Main Street, Warwick, NY to discuss the
budget and reorganization meeting. The public is invited
to attend.
2006/07 Budget Work Sessions
The Board of Trustees of the Village of Warwick will
host a budget work session for the upcoming 2006/07 fiscal year on Tues., Mar. 21, at 6:30 in Village Hall, 77 Main
Street in Warwick. The public is invited to attend.
SAT Prep Class at Warwick
On Mon., Mar. 27 at 7 p.m. there will be a free program designed to help teens prep for the SAT’s. Reading
Specialist, Jill Mante will present tips and strategies for destressing before the test. This program is best suited for
someone who has not taken an S.A.T. course, and is recommended for Warwick students, grades 10 and up. Call
the library reference desk at 986-1047 to register.
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most important short term goal for the Board of Trustees
and then when the new library is complete he feels that
continuing education and a community gathering place
are essential long term goals.
Dr. Rossi thinks he can contribute a caring face to
communicate with the community as to the value of a public library. He says “all great colleges, towns, cities and
countries have great libraries.”
Candidates for Library Trustee are elected to serve
five-year terms of office. Residents of the Warwick Valley
School District will vote for two library trustees and a proposed tax levy for support of the library on Tues., Apr. 4
from 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. The election will take place at the
library at 2 Colonial Avenue in the Village of Warwick.
Warwick Valley School District residents must be registered
to vote and can do so at the School District offices, Mon.
through Fri. from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Absentee Ballots may be
applied for at the library.
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‘What Gets My Blood Boiling…’
Editor,
Very good article on the school board Ms. Owen. What gets
my blood boiling are the comments from some of the board members if I may quote “administrators are trying to keep costs down, so
THIS YEAR the budget will pass and austerity will not be an issue...”
What about all those years during the previous decade, during Mr. Natales term? They could not show the same due diligence
and keep the costs growing at a more bearable rate?
Perhaps, they think that by doing this thing this way, this time
and knowing that Americans have lousy short term memories
when being manipulated, next year, we would assume the same
due diligence from OUR elected school board and bad-a-bing, bad-aboom, back to the usual annual exorbitant increases in costs again.
Today’s local news says the housing sales bubble is just about
to burst, which means that all of those people on fixed or low
income who were planning to get a good price for their homes and
move on when the school taxes threatened to bankrupt them will
not be able to do so.
As a young man, I worked for Western Electric. We had an
office union that had broken away from the Communications
Workers of America. Our in office negotiators were sharp and we
usually got most of what we wanted in the contract. One year, after
the negotiations were finalized, the company started giving us benefits we hadn’t asked for. This went on for a while; little things
came to us that we hadn’t hoped for.
It looked as if we wouldn’t need the union and have to pay
dues anymore. A movement started in the office to dump the
union. The company had finally seen the light. They saw how valuable we were. And so, after a hard fought battle, the union was
kicked out.
The next week, we went on rotating shifts, lost all the free
goodies the company gave us for nothing (ha, ha). My gosh, if you
read the entire article by Nancy Owen, you would get the impression that somebody removed the entire school board that was in
power over the past several years and installed persons who really
truly owed their allegiance to the electorate.
Let’s vote no, no, no every year until the folks in Goshen,
Albany and Washington figure out a fairer way to pay for the public school system.
JOSEPH STANAITIS
Re-Elect Trustee McManus to
Another Term in Office
Editor,
Last week we wrote in support of an effort by Mrs. Eileen
Patterson to secure a seat on the Board of Trustees of the Village of
Warwick. Today we endorse Trustee George McManus in his bid
for re-election.
We have come to know George personally, through attendance
at Village meetings and by reading about his public service activities in our community newspapers. He serves the Village loyally
and well, in many ways and with particular effort on behalf of our
young people. Trustee McManus shoulders the burden of public
service, committing himself and persevering for our benefit
despite the personal burden he carries as a consequence of wife
Carol's illness. Indeed, George McManus honors his spouse and
every one of us with his estimable work in celebration of a better
life for all in our community. Join us in electing Trustee George
McManus to another term on the Village Board.
Remember, also, to cast your ballot for Mayor Newhard.
Although he runs unopposed, Michael Newhard deserves our vote
of thanks for the time, effort and dedication he brings to the
increasingly demanding and time consuming job he does for us.
Find a few minutes between 6 a.m. and 9 p.m. this coming Tues.,
Mar. 21, to cast your ballot for McManus, Newhard and Patterson.
Together, we can make a difference. Our votes and these candidates
will make the Village of Warwick an even better place to live than
it already is.
GLENN P. & SUSAN D. DICKES
Thanks United Martial Arts
Centers for Participating in MDA
Fundraiser
Editor,
On behalf of the Muscular Dystrophy Association of the
Lower Hudson Valley, I would like to thank the staff and students
of the United Martial Arts Centers located in Warwick, Carmel,
Monroe, and Briarcliff Manor, New York and the Whippany, NJ
and Ridgefield, CT schools for the tremendous difference you have
made in the lives of the local families MDA serves.
On Mar. 4, UMAC students sponsored a Kick-A-Thon which
raised over $65,000. The annual event is the top fundraising martial arts event for MDA in the country! Their dedication each year
has raised just short of $500,000 for the local families we serve!
UMAC has become a leader in MDA’s fight against neuromuscular
disease.
It has been a pleasure to work with the UMAC community. It
is obvious that their students learn to be respectful, responsible
and confident leaders who selflessly give back to their community.
Their dedication and perseverance in supporting their community through the Kick-A Thon is only one example of UMAC’s success at guiding students to develop both physically and emotionally. UMAC students excel in their academic, professional and personal lives because of the principles learned through their Tae
Kwon Do training.
It is the help of generous organizations such as United Martial
Arts Centers that will enable MDA to one day rid the world of
Neuromuscular Disease.
CHRISTIE GODOWSKI, DISTRICT DIRECTOR
LOWER HUDSON VALLEY DISTRICT
MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY ASSOCIATION
Sub-Division Variance ‘Opens the
Door for Unforeseen Problems’
Editor,
On Feb. 27, I attended the ZBA meeting to oppose the request
by G. Rhein Builders, Inc., for a variance to use a private road for
a seven lot major sub-division, instead of the required specifications for a Town road. If the ZBA grants this variance it will be setting a precedent that could be detrimental to the Town.
Typically, only a minor sub-division is allowed off of a private
road. If this variance is granted, what is to stop the next developer
from asking for an eight, nine or ten lot sub-division off a private
road? The only one to profit from this would be the developer.
They can maximize the land with minimal costs for proper roads.
Aside from this, there are numerous other issues. Emergency
vehicles, such as an ambulance or fire trucks need properly maintained roads for services. Typically, private roads are not maintained as well as town roads. Lots six and seven are approximately
1/ mile from the main road and would pose a dangerous situation
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in inclement weather when an emergency response is required.
Would the town be liable? Lot seven has a sewage disposal system
100 feet from federal wetlands. In rainy season or snow melt, the
ground water from these wetlands runs down into our lake. The
well for our house is in this vicinity. Is the run off going to effect
the wildlife that depends on the lake and the drinking water in our
house? The people on Amity Road have had problems with their
wells when new wells, in the vicinity, have been drilled. Will the
Town bear the burden of correcting it? There is also the issue of
educating more children. A seven-lot subdivision means at least
10+ children. Our taxes are appalling and the Town keeps letting
developers maximize the land. I hope you see what granting this
variance will do. It is opening the door for unforeseen problems. I
urge you not to approve this variance. Follow the codes as they
have been written. Granting variances should be a privilege to the
applicant, without being detrimental to the town.
Thank you for your consideration
FRANK LORUSSO
McManus Deserves Praise &
Re-election
Editor,
We are writing to support George McManus for
Warwick Village Trustee. As Village Trustee, he has been a
liaison to our senior citizens, our library, our volunteers,
and our Village Parks. Every facet of our community has been
improved by George’s work.
As a 15 year Warwick School Board member, he
obtained several grants for Orange County schools, earning the prestigious School Board Excellence Award.
As an involved Warwickian, he has co-founded, cochaired, and chaired sports and community events ranging
from 5k races to Applefest since 1982. Their success is evidence of his ability to work with all types of people and to deal
with all types of problems.
You have seen him on TV, providing intelligent and
financially responsible input during Town Board meetings.
Off camera, when no one is watching, he works tirelessly,
doing the research, performing the leg-work and slogging
through the tedious necessities of government.
There is a pattern here. Do you see that George cares
enough to work for every part of the community which has
been his home since 1973? Do you see George’s ability to
serve and to carry a job through to completion? Do you see
a man who’s so respected by his community that he is
reelected to positions several times, running on his record?
If you do, give him another term as Village trustee. You
deserve the best.
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ShopRite Fights
Muscular Dystrophy
One Shamrock at a Time
St. Patrick’s Day is quickly approaching, which means
local ShopRite Supermarkets are swimming in a sea of
green and gold through Mar. 18, thanks to the Muscular
Dystrophy Association’s ‘Shamrocks Against Dystrophy’
mobiles that decorate the walls at ShopRite Supermarkets
throughout the Hudson Valley and Northern New Jersey
areas. Resident’s who’ve purchased and signed $1 or $5
mobiles are participating in the nation’s biggest charity
event associated with St. Patrick’s Day to help children and
adults affected by neurological diseases.
Please help support ShopRite Supermarkets efforts to
raise funds and awareness for the local chapters of the
Muscular Dystrophy Association by purchasing a $1 or $5
Shamrock mobile at your local ShopRite Supermarket.
MDA is a voluntary health agency working to defeat
more than 40 neuromuscular diseases through programs
of worldwide research, comprehensive services, and farreaching professional and public health education.
To find out more about MDA or the Shamrocks program,
call Christie Godowski, District Director at 845-708-0741.
Meeting to be Held on
Protecting Natural
Resources
In less than five years the Town of Warwick has preserved nearly 2,200 acres through the innovative Purchase
of Development Rights (PDR) program. The state legislature has now offered us an exciting new tool to protect our
community's natural and historic resources. A Townwide
referendum will be held this year to decide if we wish to
take advantage of this unique opportunity. An
Informational Public Meeting will be held on Sun., Apr. 2
from 3-5 p.m. at the Warwick Conference Center on Hoyt
Road. If you need directions call: 986-7811.
Do you have a local news story
you would like to report?
Contact The Dispatch editorial offices
at
986-2216, or
email: editor@wvdispatch.com
Beautiful Babies, Beautiful Beginnings
We offer a combination that is second to none.
The St. Anthony Community Hospital Kennedy Birthing Center is a state-of-the-art
maternity unit, providing women and their families with many new options and amenities.
It combines modern technology with a comfortable, family-oriented atmosphere.
Private birthing suites provide families a home-like surrounding for a
more natural labor, delivery and recovery.
Our national award winning staff of nurses, board certified, experienced obstetricians/
gynecologists and the unique services of our Maternity Consultant will make your
experience at the Kennedy Birthing Center second to none.
Together, we deliver the best.
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Florida Students Work to End Hunger
On Feb.13 the National Honor Society and the Youth
Ending Hunger Club at S. S. Seward Institute in Florida
joined forces to hold a Valentines Day bake sale. Thanks to
the overwhelming generosity of those who bought baked
goods, the group will be sending a check for $200 to the St.
Patrick’s Soup Kitchen on Grand Street in Newburgh.
Village of
Florida
By Mayor Jim
Pawliczek
Students at S.S.Seward Institute hold a fundraiser for those in need.
Florida Library Annual Election
Set for May 16
The Florida Public Library annual budget vote and
election of trustees has been scheduled for Tues., May 16.
The library propositions will appear on the Florida Union
Free School District ballot. Voting will take place in the S.S.
Seward Institute’s music room from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. A public hearing on the library budget will be held on Mon., May
1 at 7 p.m. before the regular monthly meeting at 7:30.
The 2006-07 budget proposal includes a tax levy of
$254,605 which is a $5,000, or 2% increase over the current
year budget. School district voters approve this amount
only. Tax support for the library has remained flat for the
past two years due to the defeat of last year’s budget. The
total proposed library budget of $338,105 represents
growth of 4.8%. Passage of the budget will allow the
restoration of Sunday hours.
In addition to the budget, two trustee seats for fiveyear terms will be on the ballot. One seat is currently
vacant due to the recent resignation of Leon Shorr. The
second seat is filled by incumbent Kathleen Helhoski. Both
terms run from July 1, 2006 to June 30, 2011. Prospective
candidates must be residents of the school district and 18
years of age. Petitions to secure a place on the ballot will be
available on March 17 at the library or from the school district central office. Signed petitions must be returned to the
latter by 5 p.m. on Apr. 17.
Interested candidates may contact library director
Madelyn Folino at 651-7659 for more information. The
“Handbook for Library Trustees of New York State” which
explains the legal and fiduciary responsibilities of trustees
is available at the library. Folino said, “We encourage
library supporters to step forward and get involved in the
governance of the library. Public libraries need all the help
they can get from committed advocates.”
New voters may register to vote on Thurs., May 4 and
Tues., May 9 from 3 to 7 p.m. at S.S. Seward. To register for
the general election, registration forms are available at the
library, at the Orange County Board of Elections in
Goshen, by calling 1-800-FOR-VOTE or online at
www.elections.state.ny.us.
Hospital Serves Up First Annual
Great Warwick Wine & Dine
St. Anthony Community Hospital is inviting the
Warwick community to gather friends, family, co-workers
and neighbors to eat out for a great cause on Thurs., Mar.
30 as part of the 1st Annual Great Warwick Wine & Dine.
Eleven local restaurants have signed on to donate a minimum of 10 percent of all dinner proceeds that night to
benefit the expansion of St. Anthony’s Emergency
Department.
No tickets are necessary, although reservations at participating restaurants are strongly recommended.
Restaurants serving it up for St. Anthony’s on Mar. 30
include Breezy Point and Graziella’s Italian Café in
Greenwood Lake; The Copper Bottom in Florida; and
Backyard Grill and Café, G’s Restaurant & Bank Street
Tavern, Halligan’s Public House, Harpoon Bay Restaurant,
Landmark Inn, Tokyo Plum House, Village Grille & Pub,
and Yesterday’s Fine Food & Spirits in Warwick.
“This is an excellent opportunity to discover some of
our wonderful Warwick Valley restaurants and support a
great community cause. Our Emergency Department
served more than 11,500 people last year, and will be
undergoing an expansion as part of the hospital’s overall
capital improvements,” said Leah Cerkvenik, Executive Vice
President/Administrator of St. Anthony Community
Hospital. For more information about The Great Warwick
Wine & Dine, call 845-987-5676.
Lions Club Seeking Nominations for
Distinguished Service Award
The Warwick Lions Club is soliciting nominations for
the Robert J. Uplinger Distinguished Service Award. The
award is presented to a citizen of Warwick who has exhibited dedication to the Warwick community through community service. Nominations must be postmarked no
later than April 1, 2006 and mailed to: Warwick Lions Club,
P.O. Box 208, Warwick, NY, 10990. Please include a
description of the candidate’s involvement in the Warwick
community and why that person should be recognized.
Any questions may be directed to Douglas Stage at (845)
986-1136 or email: dstage@warwick.net. An awards dinner
is planned for May.
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.
Recently the Times Herald Record printed two
articles regarding the apprehension of the individuals allegedly involved in the series of local burglaries.
These articles, although they were factual, were
grossly incomplete. In their articles, the Village of
Florida Police Department was not mentioned.
It was the Florida Police Department that initiated the investigation, established surveillance and
ultimately contacted NY State Police for surveillance
assistance. A copy of the communiqué from Senior
Investigator John VanDerMolen of the NY State
Police in Monroe, which follows, gives clarity to the
situation. Good job Florida Police Department.
Letter dated March 7, 2006 addressed to James
Coleman, Office in Charge, Village of Florida Police
Department:
“Dear Jim – I would like to take this opportunity to personally thank you for the assistance you and
your Police Department gave us during the recent
rash of burglaries. Between the State Police BCIMonroe, your department and the Town of Goshen
Police Department, a total of 10 businesses had been
reportedly broken into, in and around the Village of
Florida over the last couple of months. The burglars
were forcefully entering the businesses and stealing
safes, ATMs, cigarettes and cash during the early
morning hours, before daylight. The cooperation
between our three agencies, which involved the
sharing of information, interviewing of suspects
and the conducting of midnight surveillances,
brought this crime spree to an end. I’d also like to
thank you for your assistance with the execution of
the search warrant at the xxxxxx residence, which
resulted in the recovery of thousands of Lottery
scratch off tickets, a safe, and numerous other items
which were proceeds from the burglaries. Hopefully
the arrest of xxxxxxx will curtail the criminal activity in the Florida/Goshen area, for a while. Thanks
again for the time and effort you and the members
of your Department put into this investigation. As
always, it was a pleasure working with you.”
Tues., Mar. 21 is Election Day. Polls are open
from noon to 9 p.m. at the Seward Senior Center.
Please vote!
Orange County is
Participating in a
Nationwide Survey
The US Department of Agriculture is funding a twoyear study of agriculture in counties like Orange County
that are agriculturally important but subject to substantial
urbanization pressures. The purpose is to learn the conditions under which agriculture may remain viable in such
counties. Program directors are interested in farmers’ and
landowners’ opinions of the effect of current public policy
in Orange County that may affect the profitability of farming now and in the future
Funded by a National Research Initiative Grant of the
US Department of Agricultures Cooperative State
Research, Education, and Extension Service, this study has
two major components in each county: (1) a survey of 300
farmland owners randomly selected from public records
on agricultural land property tax assessments and (2)
interviews with 30 to 40 governmental, farmer, and agribusiness leaders. In Orange County the survey questionnaires have recently arrived by mail and Dick Esseks, project director from the University of Nebraska has begun
interviewing the leaders by phone. He will do additional
interviews during a visit to Orange County in June. If you
have any questions, contact Lucy T. Joyce at 845-344-1234
or ltj1@cornell.edu.
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Profiles of Candidates
Stephen L. Pascal / Warwick Village Trustee Candidate
Please tell us about yourself, including how
long you have lived in the community, your
educational and professional background,
and what civic or professional activities and
associations you are involved in.
I was born and raised in Warwick and have
lived here for 50 years. I am a graduate of
Orange County Community College with an
A.A.S. Degree in Police Science. I also attended
Pace University pre-law program. I have been a
Police Officer for 27 years and have been the
Chief of Police in the Village of Washingtonville
for the last six years. I am presently an elected
Village of Warwick Trustee for the last three
years and I am seeking re-election as a Village
Trustee for the next four year term.
Do you feel that the Village has adequate infrastructure, specifically water and sewer
capacity, to support additional growth? If not, what needs to be done to provide for
future growth?
This specific item has been raised at several Village Board meetings in the past three
years. As a Village Trustee I had raised the question with regards to this issue when it came
to my attention while doing the first budget while in office as to why we pay so much
money, for instance, to have a private company remove sewer waste from the Park Lane
apartment complex area. The amount spent on removing the waste from one manhole
opening and dumping it into another sewer line across the Village was over $60,000 for
about a week’s worth of work, not counting the overtime incurred by the DPW workers,
who had to physically be present while the work was in progress around the clock, weekdays and on weekends. At that time I had made the suggestion that a company dealing with
these types of problems should come in and assess what the exact problem was, so a course
of corrective action could be taken once it was determined what the problem was, and what
the best course of action would be needed to, once and for all, alleviate the problem and
the costly method, which was implemented at the time to deal with it. Also, at the very least,
possibly purchasing our own truck to perform the work ourselves which would have greatly reduced the cost until a more permanent solution could be taken. Unfortunately, the
same problem persists in this area to this day. At present the infrastructure cannot support
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additional growth without further addressing corrective measures to its problems.
What needs to be done to provide for future growth is a total evaluation an assessment
of the water and sewer infrastructure so that it may be properly corrected to provide the
residents with the best possible water and sewer service to which they are entitled to. That
is why every year the Village starts out with a high deficit in its budget because the sewer
service cannot sustain itself with the rates that are being charged and the constant problems that plague its failing infrastructure. Until these problems are AGGRESSIVELY
addressed and RESOLVED you will continue to see a higher deficit and higher rates to the
residents and businesses which means higher taxes through obtaining more and more
BONDS and BANS to sustain a band-aid solution to what may have been in the beginning
a small problem which may have been easily fixed at a much lower cost to the resident. In
essence this Board must be PROACTIVE not REACTIVE in these areas of concern.
Is there anything that can be done to prevent a significant increase in property taxes in
the Village each year?
Yes, there are TWO important ways. 1) Whenever a resident raises this concern to me
I have also responded by advising them that every resident should make an effort to attend
the Village Board Budget meetings especially at this time of year. This is where, you the resident, will see exactly where your money is, or isn’t being utilized properly. This is where
the resident will get an education in wasteful spending, and at times will even be able to ask
questions of their elected officials as to what items or programs, you the resident, can do
with or without in these hard pressing financial times. What monies can be done away with
in terms of leisure or non-essential spending such as on parks, colored crosswalks, flowers
on Main Street, and maintaining those flowers, etc, and prioritizing necessary spending
such as fixing infrastructure problems, residential and commercial concerns of water, and
flooding problems, establishing capitol reserve funds to assist in being prepared to offset
unforeseen problems that will arise and will cause an unnecessary increase in taxes by not
being prepared, etc. 2) FISCAL AND FINANCIAL MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTABILITY
AND RESPONSIBILITY. This is the greatest tool to keeping taxes from unnecessarily
increasing, and still provides for the needed service to the residents that we serve.
Why have you decided to run for Trustee of the Village of Warwick and what do you
feel you particularly have to offer?
I have decided to run for re-election to the position of Village Trustee for the following reasons:
There are uncompleted items on the agenda that I would like to see through to their
completion such as Liberty Green, the addition to St Anthony’s Hospital, the Red Swan Inn,
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The Loss of a Child.
A journey you don’t have to walk alone.
Introducing a Parental Bereavement Group
for anyone who has lost a child to any cause:
vehicle crash, injury, illness, suicide, miscarriage, etc.
This group will meet monthly to:
GRIEVE: with others who have experienced a loss as we have
to each other the emotional and spiritual
support needed to survive this journey
GROW: into the new role that has been cast for us
with the support of those who can assist us
GIVE:
Meetings will take place the 4th Monday of every month
March 27
6:00 - 7:30pm
Mount Alverno Center, Greenbrier Room
20 Grand Street, Warwick, NY
For information, please call 845-987-5107
Program facilitated by the group members
and sponsored by St. Anthony Community Hospital
ST. ANTHONY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
MOUNT ALVERNO CENTER - SCHERVIER PAVILION
15 Maple Avenue, Warwick, NY • www.StAnthonyCommunityHosp.org
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the PAC development, completion of a study to our water and sewer infrastructure, just to
name a few and hopefully they will turn out to be for the good of the public interest. I can
only offer to the residents what I have offered since I was elected to office in 2003, which is
honesty, integrity, truthfulness, open government, and a common sense approach to their
problems and concerns.
What are the greatest challenges facing the Village of Warwick? If elected, how do you
propose to handle these challenges?
The greatest challenge facing the Village of Warwick’s residents is to aggressively
address the infrastructure concerns of water and sewer and remedy those concerns in a cost
efficient manner. If re-elected I would propose the following remedy to the problem
through careful management of making a top priority plan to paying off all existing and
newly acquired BONDS and BANS of street projects, water and sewer projects, so that the
water and sewer rates are able to stabilize from the current debts. Establish a Capitol
Reserve Fund, which we do not presently have, so that there are monies set aside to replace
the failing water and sewer lines on a continuing basis whenever new road systems are constructed and old systems are repaired or replaced.
Then restructuring and planning for a new and updated infrastructure which will further stabilize rates and increase the capacity to handle the chronic residential water and
sewer problems that now plague a faltering infrastructure. This can only be done by immediately stopping the current spending spree on unnecessary projects that should not be
given a top priority status which only further increases the Village’s debt thereby increasing taxes and an already high budget deficit. This will enable the Village to handle future
growth at a more regulated time.
At this time I would like to take the opportunity to thank all of the residents who have
supported me in the past and those that have supported me for re-election. Please remember to vote on March 21, 2006.
Eileen Patterson / Warwick Village Trustee Candidate
educational and professional background and
what civic or professional activities associations you are involved in.
I moved to Warwick in 2002 when I married my husband, Jim. He is a life-long resident
of Warwick. After spending the previous eight
years as a single parent, being at home for my
children was a terrific change. Jim and I chose
Warwick because of our love for the community and the fact that the lifestyle offered here is
one that suits our philosophy for raising a family. I immediately became accustomed to being
a stay-at-home mom and it wasn’t long before I
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sought out possible avenues to participate in the community. I am a member of the PTAs
at Park Avenue Elementary and the Middle School. I am also actively involved in the drama
clubs at both schools. I am a member and supporter of the Warwick in Bloom Committee.
During the last three years, I have held several positions on the Warwick Little League. Last
year, I was one of three community members who worked with Trustees Iurato and
McManus to rekindle interest at the Robert Newhard Skatepark in Memorial Park. My latest foray into the community is as a member of the St. Anthony Community Hospital
Spring Gala Planning Committee.
My business career began as a secretary. For the most part, I worked as an executive
assistant to senior management. I had a consulting business for several years which consisted of assisting small business owners purchase and make efficient use of desktop computers. In addition, I conducted software training classes on site at large corporations in
Westchester and Fairfield counties.
The most exciting and interesting part of my business career came while I was working on the trading floor at UBS Warburg in Stamford Connecticut. As an administrator for
the Equity Risk Management Sales Team, my primary role was to track and balance a
multi-million dollar tradelog. I worked very closely with the desk heads to ensure that the
business ran smoothly; I was the devil in the details on the desk. UBS has the largest trading floor in the world; it is a frenetic place which demands tenacity and attention to detail.
Strong personalities and thick skins are among the core characteristics needed to excel in
such an arena. I thrived in that environment and thoroughly enjoyed it.
Do you feel the Village has adequate infrastructure, specifically water and sewer capacity, to support additional growth? If not, what needs to be done to provide for future
growth?
I know that Mayor Newhard is currently in the process of analyzing the state of the
water and sewer systems in the Village. Before we concern ourselves with preparing an
infrastructure for future growth, we need to update our current system which is aging out.
We need to seek funding to ensure that we fix what we have for our existing residents.
Based on several letters that I have seen come to the Village Board in the last two years,
it is clear that we have a system that requires constant attention. There are complaints from
neighbors to new developments that are negatively impacted by run off or other changes
in drainage or water supply as a result of new building. I am encouraged at the steps the
Village Board took recently with the builder of the Liberty Green senior housing project in
the Village. Part of the approval process included coming to an agreement with the builder
to provide new or updated drainage systems to a neighborhood adjacent to his site. With
a potential price tag of $200,000, this improvement represents a savings to taxpayers. I’d
like to see these sort of agreements become part of the approval process for all major projects; similar to the requirement for Fees in Lieu of Parkland.
I believe the Village Board should find ways to add to the commercial tax base in
Warwick. Using caution and seeking input from our Chamber of Commerce and the
Planning Board, the Village Board should find ways to bring business into the Village that
would reduce the tax burden on homeowners without changing the charm and beauty of
the Village.
Separately, the Town of Cornwall recently initiated a campaign among New York State
municipalities to bear down on the State Legislature to find funds that would alleviate the
homeowners’ burden of constantly increasing school taxes. This is a terrific initiative that
needs to be followed up on in much more detail with much more input from the municipalities. In addition, residents must take every opportunity to have their voice heard at all
levels of government on this issue. During the past several weeks, our community has been
visited by Congresswoman Sue Kelly, Assemblywoman Annie Rabbit, and Senator Thomas
Morahan, unfortunately low turn out at these meetings resulted in a missed opportunity to
have the ear of those who can make a difference on these types of issues.
When my husband gave me the wonderful gift of being able to be at home for my kids,
I decided that I would use my time to participate in the community. Apart from volunteering my time in several community organizations, I decided the best way to learn about
Warwick would be to work for the community newspaper. As a reporter covering Village
news, I have been at every Village Board meeting for the past two years. I attended work
sessions, public hearings, and committee meetings. As such, I gained insight into the way
the Village Board works. I’ve reported on the success stories and the challenges and I’m
ready to participate from the other side of the table. I appreciate the current administration’s respect for open government. The willingness to allow residents an opportunity to be
heard is rare and must be sustained.
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My specific impetus for this campaign is the desire to have a Board of fully-involved
Trustees ready to pay complete attention to the issues at hand. The people who sit at that
table are elected by the community to offer an educated opinion; they should not be casual observers. This position requires more than just attendance at two meetings a month. A
Trustee must be prepared to do their homework and come to the table with answers and
input.
I will bring Genuine Focus and Full-Time Energy to the table. I realize the position
demands an investment of time. I will bring the desire to ask questions on behalf of the
community, and the ability to act as a liaison to the community to ensure their concerns
are heard and responded to with sincere consideration and genuine respect.
2004, Past District Governors Leadership Award 2002, Robert J. Uplinger Distinguished
Service Award Recipient 1996, and Excellence in School Board Service Award by the MidHudson School Study Council 2001.
In April 2004 I was nominated by Gov. George Pataki and appointed by President
George W. Bush to serve as a member of local Selective Service Board for central Orange
County. Additional Affiliations are: Local contact for emergency relief for Salvation Army
in Jan. 2006, Commander, Warwick V.F.W. Post 4662, 2001-2002, 2002-2003, and am a
Combat Veteran. After the attacks on 9/11 I formed a committee of Warwick V.F.W. Post
members to start a fundraiser to assist the seven families in Warwick who lost their loved
ones. I was also on BOCES Trade Curriculum Advisory Board 1990-1995.
Do you feel that the Village has adequate infrastructure, specifically water and sewer
capacity, to support additional growth? If not, what needs to be done to provide for
future growth?
As the gateway to Orange County, Warwick is clearly becoming the next bedroom
community to New York City. The landscape and charm of this Village is a huge attraction
to those seeking an affordable community to raise a family. It is clear that change and
development are inevitable for Warwick, but it is incumbent upon our Board to take clear
and careful stes through this process. We cannot allow the small-town values that are
woven in the history of this community to be pushed aside for the sake of larger homes and
higher taxes. Change is good, but it must be achieved carefully and responsibly using all of
the resources that are available to us. The Comprehensive Master Plan is a well thoughtout document designed to manage development responsibly. Our Village Attorneys,
Engineers, and Planners must be held to the task for which they are contracted and managed by the Board of Trustees. Through it all, the residents of the Village of Warwick must
always have the opportunity to stay involved and a place to be heard. If elected, I will handle these challenges with enthusiasm and a desire to participate. I pride myself on the fact
that I come to each task with suggestions rather than complaints. I have the time and the
genuine focus to educate myself where necessary and to help make decisions that will benefit the Village of Warwick.
George McManus / Warwick Village Trustee Candidate
educational and professional background, and
what civic or professional activities and associations you are involved in?
I have been married for 32-years to Carol
McManus and have five children and thirteen
grandchildren. I have been a Warwick resident
since 1973. I’ve been a member of the Warwick
Lions Club since 1984, where I served as Third
Vice-President, 1986-1987; First Vice-President,
1987-1988, President, 1988-1989, 1989-1990;
Interim- President, 1994-1995; and Director, 12
years. I have been chairman of Applefest; Food
Chair and Co-Chair, 1982-1989; Pancake
Breakfast Chair, 1983-1985; Salvation Army Bell
Ringer Chairman, 1995; and ULTAmania
Basketball Game Co-Chair, 1995. I am Co-Founder and Co-Chair for Lions Labor Day 5K Race.
From 1988 to present I am actively involved in getting the Lions Quest Program into
the Warwick Valley Schools. I successfully obtained a CORE IV grant in 2001allowing the
Lions to hold two-day training sessions for all K-12 staff (250 teachers) - arranged a Lions
Quest Workshop for additional staff from Warwick schools, Orange BOCES, and North
Salem schools, and obtained funding to train all K-8 teachers in the Florida Union Free
Schools in Lions Quest Program. Classes began in early 2003.
In 2002 I was involved in the World Trade Center tragedy. I worked one day at the
Spring St. warehouse. After cleanup was completed at the WTC site, I made arrangements
to move the two containers donated to the site by LCIF. The containers were moved to
Camp Badger & The NY State Speech & Hearing Clinic in Spencer, NY.
I was Zone 2 Chair, 1991-1996; MD-20 Youth Band Committee, 1996-1999; District
20-0 Co-Chair, Youth Outreach/Quest, 1996-1997; District Peace Poster Contest Chair,
1997 – present; NYS & Bermuda Lions Foundation Trustee, 1996 – present; Corporate
Member of Empire Speech & Hearing Clinic, 1996 – present; and District 20-O Youth
Chairperson, 2003 – present. I was on the Warwick Valley School Board for fifteen years of
service where I served as President, 1998-2001; Vice President, 1994-1997; and served on
numerous school committees.
I have been a Village Trustee (elected office), March 2003 – present and have served on
numerous committees. I have been Liaison for Senior Citizens, Albert Wisner Library,
Warwick Valley Schools, Volunteers and Village Parks. In May 2005 I received the
Prestigious Melvin Jones Fellow Award from Lions Clubs International for Dedicated
Humanitarian Service. Other awards include: International Presidents Leadership Award
The Villages infrastructure is currently being stretched. Streets are old, many neighborhoods are without curbs and sidewalks, many street surfaces are oil and chipped stone
instead of asphalt. Our water supply is adequate, especially since the recent completion of
the reservoir dredging that increased their capacity. One well needs to have filters installed
and a second well will probably also need modifications. The plant facility is old and equipment is replaced as needed, but there are several items that need to be addressed. Our
sewage system is currently operating at about 70% of capacity which leaves room for
growth providing that the issue of storm water infiltration into the system can be fixed.
Property tax increases come from several places: the school, the Town and the Village.
Increasing taxes is one thing that no elected official wants to do. At times it seems as if residents believe that tax increases don’t affect elected officials, however we really do pay the
same increases as those who voted us into office!
There are a couple of “quick-fix” methods of holding the line on taxes which may look
attractive in the short term but can be detrimental to the good of the community in the
long haul. A Board may choose to develop a budget that allows for and promises NO
increase in taxes by holding each department responsible for eliminating spending to
maintain this position. This is not a sound, fiscally responsible budget process. If departments aren’t allowed monies for equipment maintenance and repair now, then they may be
faced with considerably higher equipment replacement cost in the future. This tax scenario
will create much higher tax increases in subsequent years.
A Board may also choose to find external sources of funding to offset expenditures
instead of increasing taxes. However, the Village is not a profit-making entity. Our water
and sewer departments must be self sufficient to cover the operation of those departments,
but the rest of the monies to operate the Village come from aid and taxes.
The only responsible way to develop a budget that meets the communities need, to
maintain the quality of life in Warwick, while keeping costs affordable, is to carefully review
the budget and scrupulously research the spending needs of the various departments. I feel
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that I can make the thoughtful, informed choices needed to produce a fiscally responsible
budget for the taxpaying residents of this Village.
I’ve chosen to run for re-election because I feel I’m a fair and objective person who is
willing to listen to both sides of an issue before making informed decisions that are best for
all residents of the Village. The Village Board has several items to consider: zoning, growth,
water and sewer repairs or upgrades, maintaining curbs and sidewalks, improving or
upgrading our parks, and providing safe places for play and leisure. These issues affect all
Village neighborhoods and the quality of life for every Warwick resident. I offer a fair and
objective approach to handling these extremely important issues.
The challenges facing the Village of Warwick have been laid out in my previous
responses. Addressing them will take time and effort, not only from the Board, but also
from the residents who bring their concerns to the Board. As a Trustee I have always thoroughly researched issues so that problems can be remedied with knowledgeable, thoughtful, and responsible solutions. Trustee’s attendance and participation at all meetings and
work sessions is crucial. My excellent attendance record (possibly three missed meetings in
my three year term) exemplifies my commitment to the office. I am an extremely devoted,
committed member of our Village as shown by my 22 years of dedicated service in a variety of organizations geared toward improving the lives of Warwickians.
Jim Pawliczek / Florida Mayoral Candidate
I am a lifetime resident in the Florida
School District and a resident in the Village of
Florida since my marriage to my wife, Beverly in
1959. I attended S. S. Seward Institute and
SUNY at Cortland, NY. I completed courses in
Life, Health and Casualty Insurance, Stocks,
Bonds and Mutual Funds and was licensed by
NYS. Professionally, I am a member of the NYS
Board of Realtors and the Orange County
Board of Realtors. Personally I am a member of
the Florida Chamber of Commerce, the Florida
Lions Club, the Florida Firemen’s Benevolent
Association, St. Joseph’s Holy Name Society and the Seward Senior Citizens.
Affordable housing is an issue for young families and Senior Citizens. What do you
propose to do about this problem in the Village of Florida?
In the past two years zoning was approved to permit a Planned Adult Community
(PAC) with an age 55 restriction. A 95-acre parcel on Route 17A/94 is planned to have up
to 200 units of which 40 will be rentals. The Village Board has met with a developer interested in building affordable senior apartments in or near the Village and we will continue
to pursue this until there are 30 to 50 apartments under construction.
I recently participated at a seminar sponsored by the County Department of Planning
and Office of Community Development, touting workforce housing. It is a complex issue
and can only be accomplished by help from the State and Federal government in the form
of low interest loans and grants and municipal zone changes and incentives for the construction of affordable housing for locally employed police, firefighters, DPW, municipal
employees and families with incomes less than the median income for the county.
Yes, there is something that can be done to prevent a significant increase in property
taxes, and that’s what we have been doing. We control our expenses by being frugal in our
purchases, maximizing the utilization of employees, and changing to a more economical
employee benefits package. We actively seek funding through grants and have been awarded $480,000 for various projects. We have restructured the fees for building permits,
Certificates of Occupancy and searches so that these departments operate with a positive
cash flow. Also, we have increased capital reserve fees so all costs associated with development are absorbed by the developer so as not to burden the present taxpayers.
The age 55 restricted housing will provide approximately $7,000 per unit in school
taxes without increasing the number of students, benefiting the school district and thereby helping all Village taxpayers.
Modern Gallery, featuring rare and
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21th Century!
Furnishings,paintings, sculptures,
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845-239-2660
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Why have you decided to run for Mayor of the Village of Florida and what do you feel
you particularly have to offer?
In 2002 when I first ran for Mayor, I did so because I felt I had something to offer such
as: 40 years of business experience, knowledge of personnel management, familiarity with
the operation of local government and zoning and planning by virtue of my experience as
a Real Estate Broker and former developer. The situation is the same, plus I have four years
experience as Mayor and intimate knowledge of projects now in progress and those proposed.
What are the greatest challenges facing the Village of Florida? If elected, how do you
propose to handle these challenges and what goals would you most like to accomplish
in your term of office?
The greatest challenges facing the Village of Florida are keeping the tax rate in check,
locating a grocery store in or near the Village, promoting the building of 30 to 50 affordable senior apartments, expansion of the sewer plant and limiting the growth of the Village
to desirable development. Upon my re-election I intend to work on completion of the offstreet parking between North Main Street and Maple Avenue utilizing the $120,000 federal grant previously announced for that purpose. Other accomplishments I wish to achieve
are to further develop the facility at the Village of Florida Park at Glenmere and develop
additional recreational facilities at the State Trooper site. As you read this the razing of the
Big V building should be in its preliminary stages. The target date for the opening of the
6,800 square foot convenience grocery store is Christmas of ’06.
Edward Mythen / Florida Mayoral Candidate
I am 48-years-old and married to Pam
Urbanski Mythen. We have four sons – Eddie,
15, John, 14, Thomas, 12, and James, 9. I’m a
lifelong resident of the Village of Florida and a
graduate of S.S. Seward Institute. I attend
SUNY Orange and graduated from BOCES VoTech School (Electrical Trade), the Orange
County Police Academy, and Orange County
Supervisor Training. I’m a decorated Veteran of
the United States Army with an Honorable
Discharge.
My rank was Sergeant and I
received three Army Accommodation Medals
throughout my time of service. I worked for the Village of Florida DPW. I was a selfemployed electrician - Anchor Electric, but now I’m employed as a Facility Electrician at
Valley View (formerly known as the Orange County Residential Center). I was a
Corrections Officer for 10 years with the Orange County Sheriff 's Department. For 20
years I coached the Florida Little League, where I served as President for nine years. I also
coach the Florida Recreational Soccer and Florida Travel Soccer.
Affordable housing is an issue for young families and Senior Citizens. What do you
propose to do about this problem in the Village of Florida?
The affordable housing problem is an issue that I know has been a concern for some
time now. I would like to make sure that the Senior Citizens of the Village have the Senior
Citizen housing complex finished in a timely manner and that the plan comes to fruition.
It is sad to see so many residents leaving to find affordable housing and we need to see that
change. I understand that young families have a hard time finding affordable housing in
our area and we will need to work together to assure that anymore developments that come
into our neighborhood are built with their needs in mind.
Yes, there is a way to regulate the increase in property taxes in our Village. We need to
make sure that all Village funds are used wisely and that the Village is fiscally responsible
with our residents tax dollars. Also we need more grant money, so that it can be utilized to
defer the cost of any projects that need to be undertaken. Additionally a Commercial
Business Complex would bring great tax relief to our community. I understand that people are afraid of industry moving into our area but if planned properly it would bring a
much need tax abatement to our community and bring more jobs into our area. I would
rather see industry come to our area in a well planned industrial complex than more large
housing developments that will only put more of a strain on our schools and other Village
resources.
Why have you decided to run for Mayor of the Village of Florida and what do you feel
you particularly have to offer?
I decided to run for office because I feel that instead of just talking about what needs
to be done, I need to give back to my community and put all my efforts towards helping
Florida be successful. I feel strongly about my hometown and only want to try and look
after the people and places in our Village. I have the drive and determination needed to lead
Florida into the future and only want what is best for all.
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propose to handle these challenges and what goals would you most like to accomplish
in your term of office?
Florida is a Village that faces many challenges and changes. Things have changed in
the Village but not all of the change has been to our benefit as Village residents. Florida
needs to see better parking, more sidewalks, and improved aesthetics. We want people to
come to the Village and see what a wondrous place it is. We want people to shop, eat, live
and do business here and feel great pride that they are part of this great community. I know
that there are many issues that I would like to see addressed like our taxes and controlled
smart growth. I would like to see the market open and make sure it is the best store for our
Village. I also feel very strongly that our police department is well equipped and it has the
best technology and resources to keep our Village safe.
I am a very committed person who likes to see things done and if I am elected I look
forward to the opportunity of serving my community with pride and dedication.
Seven Seek Two Seats in
Greenwood Lake
By Scott Webber
Seven candidates are seeking election to two two-year seats on the Greenwood Lake
Village Board on Tues., Mar. 21. Two are incumbents, George Kluwe and Agnes Kilduff.
Kluwe has served eight years on the Board while Kilduff is seeking a third term. The other
five are: Annmarie Van Doren Sabarese, Jan Greenfield, Adam Filipowski, Brian Fisher, and
Michael “Mickey Peppers” Riccardo.
Kluwe, now retired, served on the Board 1991-1997 and returned to the Board in 2004.
He says he is seeking re-election to continue to work for what is best for the community,
the improvement of the ball fields and making the best use of the $1 million Purchase
Development Rights (PDR) the Village is receiving from the Town, which is buying the
Village’s athletic fields. He also wants to be around to oversee the installation of two new
5,000-gallon water tanks to improve the water system. He does not take any health insurance from the Village, he notes.
Kilduff has lived in Greenwood Lake for 25 years and has been on the Board since
2002. She is an associate real estate broker and previously served on the Village Zoning
Board of Appeals, along with being a member of the committee that oversees the Boy
Scouts. She says her big interest is in seeing more businesses located in Greenwood Lake
and using “common sense” in all that is done.
Sabarese wants another term on the Board, having served from 2003-2005. A 35-year
resident, Annmarie calls herself a “domestic goddess” who has three daughters, one who
has just reenlisted in the U.S. Navy for a second four-year hitch and two others in school.
She doesn’t want to see things like the Village Police and Department of Public Works
merge with the Town. “I am just a local girl trying to keep things the way they should be,”
says Sabarese, who is a girls softball team coach and a Scout leader.
Adam Filipowski was born in Goshen and for many years had an insurance and real
estate business in Greenwood Lake before retiring and moving here in 1995. “A lot of mistakes have been made around here,” Filipowski said, adding that the fact that seven people
are running for the two seats shows something needs to be corrected.
Brian Fischer has lived here six years and is employed as a Systems Engineer. For three
years he was the chairman of the Greenwood Lake Planning Board and now is a member
of the Warwick Town Planning Board. “Obviously there are a lot of issues where the Village
is not going in the right direction,” said Fischer. “I feel the need to become involved.”
Then there is Michael “Mickey Peppers” Riccardo, a newcomer to the political arena,
who has lived here for 20 years. He is a produce seller at Hunts Point in the Bronx where
he buys and exports peppers which has earned him his nick name. A member of the
Greenwood Lake Bi-State Commission, he is involved in Little League and “my 200 kids.”
He feels the Village is getting a “bad rap” in the Village press, but declares “we will have a
sunny day again.” He adds, “I think not being a politician gives me a different perspective
on the way to do things.”
Jan Greenfield, who could not be contacted at press time, previously served as a Village
Trustee from 1997-2001 and later was a member of the Greenwood Lake School Board.
While a trustee he took a big interest in the development of the Lions and Helen Kelly
Athletic Fields.
The election will be held at the Senior Citizens Center on Windermere Avenue from
12 noon to 9 p.m.
What are the greatest challenges facing the Village of Florida? If elected, how do you
Robert
Monroe
Rearrangement of the
Human Form
April Opening Reception
April PM
40 Main Street Warwick, NY 10990
845-986-9500
www.portofcall.net
• Unique Home Furnishings
• Bedding
• Tabletop
• Gifts
• Art Gallery
• Frame Shop
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Port of Call Hosts ‘I Wonder
Why…’ Reflections Exhibit
Robert
Monroe
Rearrangement of the
Human Form
April Port of Call
“I Wonder Why…” is the theme of this
year’s Reflections Program. Sponsored by
the National PTA, the Reflections Program
offers students the opportunity to have
their creative talents recognized in the categories of literature, music, visual arts and
photography. It is a wonderful opportunity for them to share their talents with their
schoolmates, community and perhaps
beyond.
Three pieces in each category and age
group from each elementary school are
chosen by a group of local artists to
advance to a regional competition. They
then have a chance to go to the state and
national judging. This year, four children
have advanced to the state level of compe-
tition. They are: Park Avenue student
Lauren Wu for Literature, and Sanfordville
students - Matthew Tomko for Musical
Composition, Andrew Bilezikian for Visual
Arts, and Sharleigh Carter for
Photography.
Tony Blomfield, gallery owner of Port
of Call at 40 Main Street in Warwick, has
generously agreed to display this year’s
entries. The exhibit will take place on Sat.,
Mar. 25 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sun.,
Mar. 26 from 11a.m. to 5 p.m. The entire
community is encouraged to stop by and
view the work of our youngest artists. The
Reflections exhibit is a wonderful program
which promotes the importance of the arts
within our schools and community.
‘Then & Now’ Exhibit &
‘Orange County Vistas’
Comes to OCCC
“Downing Park, Newburgh, NY” - a watercolor painting by Mary Evelyn Whitehill.
Two exhibits focusing on Orange
County has opened in Orange Hall Gallery,
Orange County Community College
(OCCC). “Then and Now – A Black &
White Photographic Essay of Orange
County” produced by the Orange County
Citizens Foundation is on display in
Orange Hall Gallery. “Orange County
Vistas - Watercolors of Scenic Vistas and
Historic Buildings” by Mary Evelyn
Whitehill is the art show in the Orange
Hall Gallery Loft. The two shows compliment each other and will be on view from
now until Apr. 2, Mon. – Wed., 9 a.m. – 8
p.m. and Thurs. – Fri. 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. and
during events and performances in the
Gallery and Orange Hall Theater.
Some of the works that Mary Evelyn
Whitehill will exhibit are ones she has done
over the years. However, for this show, she
has painted many new works of the gorgeous vistas and scenery in Orange County
as well as many of the magnificent historic
buildings that are to be found in the county. The exhibits are free and open to the
public. They are presented by Cultural
Affairs within its Lyceum events.
For
more information call (845) 341- 4891.
‘I AM’ is Focus of Lenten Services
The Glenwood Baptist Church, located at 1863 Route 565 (between Rt. 517 and
the Vernon Township High School), is having a special guest speaker during the
Lenten season at its Sunday morning services, and the community is invited to
attend. The Rev. Dr. Lloyd Kenyon will
speak each Sunday morning at the 11 a.m.
service. His presentations will be on the
great "I AM" statements that Jesus made to
his followers which are recorded in the
Gospel of John. Topics will include such
titles as "I Am the Good Shepherd," "I Am
the Light of the World," and "I Am the
Resurrection and the Life."
Dr. Kenyon is a popular teacher and
speaker who has traveled around the world
and spoken in many different places
including Israel, Greece, and Turkey. He is
a graduate of Eastern University and
Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary in
Philadelphia, and has taken graduate work
in adult education and marriage and family counseling. He has served pastorates in
Allentown, PA and Wayne, NJ where, in
both locations, new church buildings were
constructed. He served as interim minister
at First Baptist Church of America in
Providence, Rhode Island.
He also served the American Baptist
Convention, USA by membership on their
General Board Executive Committee,
President of the Board of National
Ministries, and Chairman of the program
committee of the National Convention
when 2500 Baptists gathered in Milwaukee,
Wisconsin. The Glenwood Baptist Church
is delighted to welcome Dr. Kenyon to its
church and the community. It invites people of the area to attend any or all of the
worship services at 11 a.m. beginning Mar. 1
and concluding on Easter Sunday, Apr. 16.
Warwick Begins ‘Girl Scout Week’
With an International Celebration
By Lisa Rice
Girl Scouts USA celebrates “Girl Scout Week” from
Mar. 12 through Mar. 18. On Fri., Mar. 10, on the eve of
this annual celebration, one hundred-and-twenty-nine
Warwick Girl Scouts in Unit #628 joined together at the
Warwick Middle School for an International Night
Celebration to celebrate friendship and diversity in our
world.
Thirteen troops representing twelve countries dressed
in costume and performed dances, songs and skits and prepared traditional foods of the countries they represented
for a Tidbit Taster. The countries represented were Mexico,
Ireland, Spain, France, Austria, Greece, Egypt, The
Republic of the Congo, South Africa, Russia, China and
Japan. Junior Troop #265 acted as World Ambassadors
assisting with set up, clean up and admission and led everyone in the opening Flag Ceremony. Following the performances, the girls took a "trip around the world," sam-
pling foods and playing games that would be popular in
the various countries represented.
The event was hosted by Third Year Brownie Troop
#195 and First Year Brownie Troop #756 and organized by
their leaders, Joan Tarasevich, Lisa Rice and Nancy
Appelquist. Rather than raise money to support their own
troop activities, the scouts in both of these troops opted to
raise money to be donated to Heifer International.
For over 60 years, Heifer International has worked in
47 countries to end world hunger by allowing donors to
purchase livestock for families in need. Those families then
donate offspring from their gift to another needy family.
The event raised well over $400, exceeding the original
goals, and allowing the girls to purchase livestock for several families.
For more information on Heifer
International, please visit www.heifer.org.
The Girl Scouts will end their weeklong celebration on
Saturday evening, March 18 with a Girl Scout Mass at St.
Stephen's Church.
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Works of Art at the
Greenwood Lake
Library
As part of the Works of Art Gallery, local artist Cyra
Greene will be exhibiting her artwork at the Greenwood
Lake Public Library through the month of March, 2006. A
“Meet the Artist” reception will be held at the library on
Sun., Mar. 19, from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Cyra is a resident of New York City with a studio in Greenwood Lake.
Her one-person show, “The Journey Over The Bridge,” is a
collection of acrylic, oil pastel, watercolor, silk marker, and
pen and ink reflecting the beauty and mystique of various
landscapes of the world, including scenes of Greenwood
Lake and its surrounding mountains. Light refreshments
will be served. For additional information, please contact
the Greenwood Lake Public Library, 79 Waterstone Road,
Greenwood Lake, NY. (845) 477-8377.
“
Scouts from Troops
#195 and #296 proudly
display some Russian
artifacts at a beautifully decorated table.
Donning t-shirts with
the flag of Russia and
headdresses called
kokoshniki, they
served homemade
pierogies.
Breath
Sugarloaf Music proudly presents
gene Bertoncini & frank Vignola
One of the great elder statesman of the jazz guitar, Bertoncini, meets the younger new
guitar wizard, Frank Vignola in a tour de force chamber music presentation.
Friday, March 17th
Concert 8:00 pm
The Warwick Valley Winery
114 Little York Road, Warwick, New York 10990
www.wvwinery.com
Admission: $20
For reservations: 845-986-6463
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Scott Webber
SEVENTY YEARS AGO
March 11, 1936
• On page one, the announcement, Jeanette McDonald
and Nelson Eddy, the stars of the big 1935 screen hit,
"Naughty Marietta, are back at the Oakland Theater, where
they can be seen in "Rose Marie" with such timeless music
as the haunting "Indian Love Call," the sighing, "Rose
Marie, I Love You," the pert "Pardon Me, Madam," the stirring, "Song of the Mounties," the thrilling "Totem Pole
Dance," all sung as only they can sing them.
• It was noted King Edward VIII wants a separate purse
from his widowed mother, Queen Mary, taken by many to
mean he plans to get married. (He was the big newsmaker
of 1936.)
• Due to lack of funds and the Great Depression, the
high school senior class trip to Washington, D.C. will not
take place. Instead they are thinking of either New York
City or Albany.
• The Class of 1936 has been using their social activities to raise money and has been operating the "Candy
Room" of the school on a commercial basis for the past two
weeks. They will present the class play, "Growing Pains," on
March 27 whose cast includes: Marguerite Miller, John
Baird, Carolyn Armstrong, Edward Maidment, Edith Van
Scouten and Mae Chardavoyne.
• Every Friday morning the student body gets to watch
movies in the school auditorium considered to be educational such as "Columbus," "The Constitution," "The
Settlement of the West," and Frontier Families and Early
Settlers.
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SIXTY YEARS AGO
March 13, 1946
• Mrs. Frank Holmes began her 17th year as
President of the Women’s Missionary Society at the
Reformed Church. She was once Vice President. Others
elected were: Mrs. John W. Sanford Sr., First Vice
President; Mrs. W. Parks Baird, Second Vice President;
Mrs. Ira A. Hawkins, Secretary, now 47 years in that
office, and Mrs. Nathaniel W. Baird, Treasurer.
• Miss Harriet Demarest was appointed Secretary of
Literature replacing Mrs. Albert W. Buckbee who held
that office for 15-years and declined reappointment.
• T/Sgt. Seymour Gordon received his discharge
from the Army at Fort Dix after three years in the service,
ten months of which were spent overseas.
• Seaman 1/C Jack Webster has recently arrived at
Pearl Harbor aboard the U.S.S. Sibley where he is
assigned to duty at the Fleet Post Office there.
• The Fortnightly Club met at the home of Mr. and
Mrs. Harry H. Flickenger. Mrs. Charles Lewis spoke
about the Department of the Interior; Mrs. Ira A.
Hawkins talked about domestic affairs. Others who
spoke included Miss Wilhelmina Ackerman, Sam Ayers,
Mrs. John Ayers, and Mrs. Wisner Buckbee.
FORTY YEARS AGO
March 16, 1966
• The Warwick Cagers clinch the Section 9 Title
when they defeated Tappan Zee, 52 - 48. George Rudy
was high scorer of the game with 16 points but teammate, Art Quackenbush deserves most of the credit for
the win. His 15 points were the spark that brought the
‘Cats back on their feet – he scored seven of the 15 points
in the last quarter. Warwick had a good basketball season
– we’re proud of the Section 9 honors.
• In the Warwick Village election Trustees Dr. A.M.
Beers and Tusten Van Duzer were both re-elected with
274 votes for Dr. Beers and 275 votes for Van Duzer.
• In Greenwood Lake, Trustees Alexander Bussey was
re-elected with 196 votes and John Miller with 241 votes,
both running unopposed.
• In Florida all three incumbents were returned.
Mayor Turchen got 34 votes along with Trustees Bernard
Heter with 32 votes and Edward Dowd, 31 votes.
• The Bellvalle Parents Association held a fundraiser
dance at the Legion Hall with 180 teens attending. The
planning committee included: Marilyn and Don
Williamson, Lawrence and Pat Mabee, Margaret and
Fred Batz, Helen and Howard Ernhout, Marion and Bob
Moffett, Art Quackenbush, Marion Rudy and Frank
Mangino.
• The Demarest Hotel is advertising a Friday night
complete dinner special for $2.75 that includes beverage
and dessert. Saturday night it goes to $3 and the same on
Sunday. Lunches go for $1.25.
• Edward Turchen was named Florida’s Fireman of
the Year for 1966 at the Saturday night dinner of the
Highland Engine and Hose Company #3. John Uszenski
is the company President. The band burned their $3,800
note, which was used to purchase uniforms, instruments
and incidentals. Present for the burning was Steve Decker
and Louis Miloszewski. James W. Sturr was the dinner
Master of Ceremonies.
TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO
March 11, 1981
• The Warwick School Board accepted the resignation
of Dr. Joseph Natale as Business Administrator. He will
become Assistant Superintendent for Business at the
Newburgh City Schools, effective June 30.
• In Greenwood Lake, School Board Trustee Martyn
Cominsky resigned effective June 30 for reasons of health.
• On Monday night the Warwick Village Board
observed a moment of silence in the memory of the late
Mayor John McGrath, who died Feb. 22 from accidental
choking. Trustee Edmund H. Brown Jr. is acting Mayor.
McGrath had been Mayor since 1977.
• In the March 17 Village elections, Trustee Nicholas
Papaceno is running unopposed for the two-year Mayor
term. For Trustee, to replace themselves, are Edmund
Brown Jr. and Lucien Elliott. A third trustee and candidate
is John Askham.
• In Florida four are seeking two Village Board seats.
Seeking re-election for the two-year terms are John
Uszenski and Charles Wood. They are being challenged by
Thomas Fuller and Gary L. Kleveno.
• The Over Forty Social Cub met on Feb. 6 at the MidOrange Correctional Facility. The officers include:
President, Norman Gates; Chaplain, Gearlin Logan;
Secretary, Ida Gates; Financial Secretary, Ethel DeGroat
and Treasurer, Daniel Clark.
Richard "Hoss" Lysack is named the Florida Fireman
of the Year at the annual dinner where the award was given
to him by Chief Thomas V. Traskus and Department
Chairman Daniel Coleman.
TWELVE YEARS AGO
March 16, 1994
• Nicholas Papaceno and Rossi Lesando were honored
by the Warwick Town American Legion Post #214 on
March 9. Papaceno got a life membership and Lesando, a
citation for being a member for 50 years. Vincent Sciarra
has also been a member for 50 years. Tom Gladitsch is the
Post Commander.
• Margery K. Cyr was appointed Library Director at
the Albert Wisner Public Library. She comes with years of
service at other libraries, most recently the Kent Island
Library at Stevensville, Maryland. She has a B.A. Degree
from Salisbury State University and a Masters Degree from
the University of Oklahoma. She is married to the Rev.
Mark Cyr. On March 12, 1924 the Wisner Library was
incorporated by New York State and received its engrossed
charter.
• A Happy 59th Wedding Anniversary to Helen and
John Ruszkiewicz of Liberty Corners Road, Pine Island on
March 19.
• A Happy 15th Wedding Anniversary to Donna and
Richard Van Tiegham of Warwick Turnpike.
• Several hundred people attended the Community
2000 Vision Fair on Sat., March 13 at the Warwick Center
where music was provided by the Richard Kimball Trio
that included Mr. Kimball at the piano along with Ali
Ryerson on the flute and Scott Lee on the bass.
• Cutting the opening ribbon for the fair were New
York Lieut. Gov. Stan Ludine with Peggy Cosimano, the fair
coordinator.
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Pelton Crossing will comprise only 47 estates on a tree
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Durland, Past-President of ASCnet,
Honored for His Work
Stuart Durland, Vice President and co-owner of Seely als. The only authorized user group for Applied Systems
& Durland, Inc., and former President of ASCnet (Applied software, ASCnet promotes successful automation and
Systems Client Network), recently received a Service Award business practices through communications, education and
at ASCnet’s 20th Annual Technology, Education and advocacy.
Networking Conference held in Nashville, TN. Over 1900
"Membership and participation in ASCnet is what sets
insurance professionals from across the
independent agents, like Seely &
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Durland, apart from the price-driven, 1Canada attended the Conference for train800 or internet insurance companies,"
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explained Stuart Durland. "At Seely&
latest technological advances in the insurDurland, our top priority is to stay curance industry, and an opportunity to disrent in the ever-changing insurance procuss issues with their peers.
fession, including technology. Our goal
At the conference, Durland received
is to make sure our licensed agents conrecognition for his work as ASCnet’s
tinue their education to ensure that
President and as a member of the ASCnet
proper coverage and top value is providBoard of Directors for six years. "I am
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honored to receive the ASCnet award,"
Seely & Durland, Inc. is an indestated Durland. "The Annual Conference
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is an excellent opportunity for insurance
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professionals to meet with colleagues,
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Births at St. Anthony Community Hospital
January 2006
A son, Zachary Jacob, was born
January 3 to Kelly and Joseph
Scialampo of Florida.
A daughter, Gina Marie Milazzo,
was born January 3 to Janna ContiMilazzo and Raymond Milazzo of
Greenwood Lake.
A son, Robert Michael, was born
January 4 to Ellen and Rick Scheck of
Chester.
A son, William Thomas, was
born January 5 to Joanna and
William Coffey of Cornwall.
A daughter, Ariana Marie
McDonald, was born January 5 to
Heather Mitchell and Anthony
McDonald of McAfee, NJ.
A son, Malakai David HenryGeraghty, was born January 6 to
Colleen Geraghty and David Henry
of Pine Island.
A daughter, Gianna Amelia, was
born January 8 to Christine and
Duane Schiaffo of Goshen.
A son, Eric Herbert, was born
January 8 to Janine and Roger Bloom
of Pine Island.
A son, Miles Edward, was born
January 9 to Kristin and Rosario
Terranova of Middletown.
A daughter, Rebecca Marie, was
born January 9 to Lara and David
Hayes of Monroe.
A daughter, Isabel Aliecia
O’Hare, was born January 11 to Nova
Lue-O’Hare and John O’Hare of
Chester.
A son, Brian Edward, was born
January 11 to Therese and Michael
Shannon of Goshen.
A son, Timothy Edward, was
born January 12 to Christina and
Timothy Kensell of Harriman.
A son, Ethan Nathaniel
Gonzalez, was born January 13 to
Victoria Vega of New Windsor.
A daughter, Siobhan Kathleen,
was born January 15 to Maureen and
John Kelly of Chester.
A daughter, Athena Joy, was born
January 16 to Olga and John Lazina
of Warwick.
A daughter, Noelle Frances, was
born January 16 to Nancy and Frank
Capasso of Sugar Loaf.
A daughter, Catherine Joanne,
was born January 16 to Shelby
Decker of Washingtonville.
A daughter, Emily Frances, was
born January 16 to Linda and
Richard Arnott of Westtown.
A son, Micah Azariah, was born
January 17 to Devon and Devon
Hilaire of Middletown.
A son, Nicholas Andrew, was
born January 17 to Toniann and
Michael
DiDomizio
of
Washingtonville.
A son, Eric Michael, was born
January 17 to Sheila and Steven Faith
of New Hampton.
A daughter, Rayanne Elizabeth,
was born January 17 to Karla and
Joseph Green of Pine Bush.
A daughter, Phoebe Marie
Paddock, was born January 18 to
Essra Hirsch and Richard Paddock of
Warwick.
A daughter, Olivia Rose, was
born January 18 to Brenda and Kurt
Meier of Warwick.
A son, Loghan Michael, was
born January 18 to Theresa and
Michael
Talmadge
of
Washingtonville.
A daughter, Alessandra Mary,
was born January 19 to Danielle and
Paul Scibek of Port Jervis.
A son, Thomas Stephen, Jr., was
born January 19 to Christine and
Thomas Crudele of New Windsor.
A son, Guy Curtis Thomas III,
was born January 20 to Celestina
Mami and Guy Curtis Thomas Jr. of
Florida.
Twin sons, Matthew Anthony
and Peter John, were born January 20
to Ann and James Carlone of
Salisbury Mills.
A son, Gabriel Carmine Santos,
was born January 23 to Justina
Carillo and Phillip Jamal Santos of
Walden.
A son, Zack William, was born
January 23 to Jennifer and Scott
DeCamp of Shohola, PA.
A son, Nico Evo, was born
January 23 to Katherine and Evo
Antonini of Milford, PA.
A daughter, Eva Camila Villegas,
was born January 23 to Elizabeth
Alvarado and Oscar Villegas of
Warwick.
A daughter, Samantha Patricia
Brady, was born January 25 to
Kimberly Villarosa and Scott Brady
of Warwick.
A daughter, Olivia Teresa, was
born January 27 to Deborah and
Robert Kretschmer of New Windsor.
A daughter, Kathryn Virginia,
was born January 27 to Donna and
Darren Argenzio of Washingtonville.
A son, Charles William, was
born January 27 to Georgine and
Stephen Phipps of Warwick.
A daughter, Haley Kandice
Olsen, was born January 27 to Lisa
Marie Benjamin and Christopher
Olsen of Highland Mills.
A daughter, Savanah Anne
Fauchere, was born January 28 to
Belinda Mann and Michael Fauchere
of Warwick.
A son, Jonathan Michael, was
born January 28 to Jennifer
Schiavone of Glenwood, NJ.
A son, Xander James, was born
January 28 to Laura and James
Danella of Campbell Hall.
A daughter, Meghan Ann, was
born January 29 to Kelly and Dean
Broking of Warwick.
A son, Aidan Hunter O’Byrne,
was born January 31 to Kim Kenna
and Ken O’Byrne of Monroe.
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Warwick Welcomes
‘New Girl in Town’
The Skin Studio is now
open for business! Owner,
Jennifer Warner, a licensed
esthetician, and professional skin care therapist has
opened her studio in a
beautiful, private loft in the
historical Clocktower on
Main Street in Warwick.
The studio, which opened
on Feb. 6, has a very Fung
Sui style to it, and has the
feel of a Manhattan Loft.
Jennifer is offering a
special deal for first time
customers, and has also
donated a prize package for
the Winslow Duck Derby,
which will take place on
May 21. The Duck Derby
raises money every year for
a local non-profit therapeutic riding center. "I love to
donate my time and services to others because to me it
is a great reward," said
Jennifer. "I also plan to go
around to Nursing Homes
in my free time in the future
and offer skin care services," she said.
Jennifer’s
personal
one-on-one skin care technique provides individualized, relaxed treatments.
Her sessions are never
rushed or interrupted by
other clients. Aromatic ginger tea candles, soft calming
music, and fresh flowers
combine to create a truly
nurturing and peaceful
space. All of the skin care
products used at The Skin
Studio contains the finest
ingredients with no harm-
Jennifer Warner, owner of
The Skin Studio in
Warwick.(Photo by Jaime
Phillips)
ful preservatives. The products are unlike commercial
products containing chemical additives that are often
harmful to the skin.
The Skin Studio offers
Facials, Waxing, Make-Up,
Gift Certificates, All Natural
Skin Care Products and
more to men, women, and
teens. Escape from every
day stress by making an
appointment with Jennifer,
or just stop in to say hello.
Quigley & Solomon on Syracuse’s School
of Management Dean’s List
Warwick residents, April Quigley and Lauren
Solomon, were named to the Dean’s List for the Fall 2005
semester at Syracuse University’s Martin J. Whitman
School of Management. Quigley is majoring in General
Studies in Management and Solomon is majoring in
Marketing Management.
Shannon on Dean’s List
Linita Shannon of Florida was named to the Dean’s
List for the Fall 2005 semester at Syracuse University’s S.I.
Newhouse School of Public Communications. Shannon is
a sophomore majoring in Television-Radio-Film.
Whitney on Dean’s List at Southern New
Hampshire University
Miranda Whitney of Warwick has been named to the
Dean’s List for her efforts during the Fall 2005 Semester at
Southern New Hampshire University. Whitney is majoring
in Psychology.
Bertollo on Dean’s List at
Gettysburg College
Nicholas John Bertollo of Warwick has been named to
the Dean’s List at Gettysburg College for the fall semester
2005.
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Keeping Up-to-Date With Our Representatives New Law Would Protect
Congresswoman Seeking Continued Tax Relief for
Small Businesses in Warwick
U.S. Congresswoman Sue Kelly is urging Republican
and Democratic members of the House Budget
Committee to protect the needs of small businesses as
they evaluate federal budget proposals in the coming
weeks. "Small businesses are the local engines that drive
our national economy, so we must always keep their needs
as a centerpiece of our budget priorities in Congress,"
Kelly said while testifying before the House Budget
Committee.
Kelly was asked to testify before the Committee to
share the small business perspective as a former small
business owner and senior member of the House Small
Business Committee. "Too many small business owners,
including those in the Hudson Valley communities that I
represent in New York, have long been unfairly punished
by a federal tax code that taxes them at higher individual
rates and limits them from taking the same deductions
claimed by large companies," Kelly testified.
Kelly also testified that another budgetary priority
must be to find a permanent solution to stop a growing
number of middle-class families and small business owners from being victimized by the Alternative Minimum
Tax (AMT). Kelly noted that AMT reforms and other
consensus small business tax reforms are contained in the
"Small Employer Tax Relief Act" (H.R. 3841) that she and
other House members are sponsoring on the Small
Business Committee. She also noted that fiscal restraint in
the federal budget is critical to providing local small businesses with the tax relief and other tools they need to survive and grow.
Morahan Introduces NYS Anti-Trafficking Legislation
Senator Thomas P. Morahan has introduced legislation to combat human trafficking in New York State. His
comprehensive legislation would strengthen the state’s
laws relating to human trafficking by increasing penalties,
protecting minors; providing victim assistance and cover
all aspects of this criminal activity.
"Human trafficking of women, men and children is
now recognized as a severe form of abuse and torture. I
have introduced this legislation to combat trafficking in
New York, which currently serves as an entry, transit, and
destination point for large numbers of trafficking victims," said Morahan, who chairs the Senates Committee
on Mental Health.
Senator Morahan recently met with humanitarian
groups including the Dominican Sisters of Sparkill and
Equality Now to discuss his proposed legislation.
Rabbitt Pushes Property Tax Relief
Assemblywoman Annie Rabbitt joins her Assembly
Republican colleagues to announce a comprehensive plan
to reduce New York’s property tax burden. "Saving Our
Homes – The Assembly Republican Property Tax Relief
Plan" includes enhancements to the STAR Program,
including STAR Excelsior and a Co-STAR program, additional reforms to prevent Medicaid waste and fraud, and
other measures aimed at keeping more tax dollars in the
pockets of hard-working New Yorkers. The new proposals would save the average homeowner $715 annually, and
the average senior citizen homeowner $1,256 each year.
"My ‘Saving Our Homes’ plan will deliver relief to
residents who are demanding that the state do something
to ease the crushing burden of property taxes," said
Assemblywoman Rabbitt. "People in my district and all
over New York are reeling from these staggering costs. My
colleagues and I offer practical solutions to help our residents save their hard-earned money. We believe that New
Yorkers in Orange and Rockland Counties and across the
state deserve action on this issue now."
Natural Medicine
Consumers in NY
In an effort to protect New Yorkers from harm at the
hands of individuals calling themselves naturopathic doctors with as little as a diploma from a six-week correspondence course, state lawmakers are considering a bill to
license naturopathic doctors. Naturopathic doctors, as
defined by S1617/A5208, will be required to have completed
undergraduate pre-med training, and then four years of
graduate naturopathic medical school at one of the few U.S.
Department of Education accredited schools that have such
a program.
These naturopathic doctors would be required to pass a
national board exam, be held accountable to a state licensing
board, and be required to take ongoing continuing education to maintain their license. Fourteen other states, three
districts, and four Canadian provinces have similar licensing
laws for naturopathic doctors. Efforts are underway in at
least nine other states to license naturopathic doctors.
Assemblywoman Annie Rabbit, left, discusses a bill to
license Naturopathic Doctors with local residents MaryK
Martin Geyer, a fourth year medical student at Arizona’s
Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine, and
Naturopathic Doctor Elizabeth Newhard of Warwick.
OBITUARIES
IGNATIUS ANTHONY SZTENDOR
Ignatius Anthony Sztendor of Goshen, NY, a lifelong
area resident and retired produce farmer, entered into rest
on Sat., March 4, 2006 in the Valley View, Goshen, NY. He was 90.
The son of the late Boleslaw and Stella Michalowski
Sztendor he was born Dec. 20, 1915 in Pine Island, NY.
He was married to the late Nellie M. Grzywaczewski
Sztendor.
Mr. Sztendor was a member of St. Joseph’s R.C.
Church and St. Joseph’s Holy Name Society.
Survivors include: daughters, Caroline Evans and husband, Raymond, of Slate Hill, NY; Cecilia Glowaczewsi and
husband, Raymond of Goshen; Joan Watch and husband,
Donald of Westtown; Theresa Niski and husband, John, of
Middletown; one son, Robert Sztendor and wife Deborah
of Pine Island; 13 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren;
two brothers, John and Martin Sztyndor; a sister, Josephine
Mikulski; and several nieces, nephews, and great nieces and
nephews.
He was predeceased by his daughter, Patricia
Urbanski; one sister Mary Schirmer and granddaughter,
Janelle Niski.
Visitation was Wed., March 8 at T. S. Purda Funeral
home, Florida NY.
A Funeral Mass was held Thurs. March 9 at St. Joseph’s
R.C. Church, Florida. The Rev. Joseph Tokarczyk officiated.
Burial was in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Florida.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph’s
Church, 14 Glenmere Ave., Florida or Hospice of Orange in
Hudson Valley, Inc., 800 Stony Brook Court, Newburgh,
NY 12550.
ESTELLE S. KISSNER
Estelle S. Kissner, 87, most recently of Warwick, NY,
died on March 6, 2006 at Passaic Beth Israel Regional
Medical Center, Passaic, NJ. She lived a long and full life
and left a positive imprint on the lives she touched. She is
survived by her husband, Reinhold J. Kissner and her
daughter, Teri Powers, both of Warwick, NY.
Visitation was held on Friday, March 10th at the
Alvarez Funeral Home, Passaic, NJ. The funeral mass was
celebrated at St. Nicholas RC Church, Passaic, NJ on
Saturday, March 11th.
An additional funeral mass will be celebrated at the
Church of St. Stephen, the First Martyr, 75 Sanfordville Rd,
Warwick, NY on Saturday, March 18th at 10:30 AM.
ALBERTSON E. ECKERT
Albertson E Eckert, 78, of Warwick, passed away on
Sunday, March 5, 2006 at St. Anthony’s Hospital, Warwick.
Born on Jan. 8, 1928 in Brooklyn, NY, he was the son
of the late Albertson and Margaret Brebner Eckert.
Mr. Eckert was a retired Engineer with Bellevue
Hospital in Manhattan, NY. He was a Merchant Marine
veteran of Vietnam.
"He will be missed by all whose lives he touched.”
He is survived by his wife, Erika Doll Eckert; three
daughters: Linda Padgett of Jacksonville, FL, Renate
Winfield of Middletown, and Lisa Eckert-Malik of Wilton,
CT; five grandchildren: Billy, Crista, Daniel, Sarah and
Sabrina; one great grandson, Brendin; three brothers:
William, Stanley and Robert; three sisters: Mary, Florence,
and Kathleen: and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation was held on Tues., Mar. 7, at the LazearSmith and Vander Plaat Memorial home. Services were
held Wednesday followed by interment at the Orange
County Veterans Cemetery in Goshen.
Donations in his memory may be made to the Cystic
Fibrosis Foundation, Greater NY Chapter; 245 Main St.
DANIEL M. COSTELLO
Daniel M. Costello, of Warwick, died on March 6. He
was 37 years old.
Born on Jan. 15, 1969 in the Bronx, NY, he was the son
of Anthony and Theresa Magro Costello.
Mr. Costello was a self-employed painter and a member of New Life Worship Center in Chester.
"The Lord is my Shepard" – he will be sadly missed
and forever in our hearts.
He is survived by his parents, Anthony and Terri
Costello of Warwick; his children: Marissa Dawn, Jeremy
Daniel and Toni Michele; his brothers: Erik, Joshua and
Luke; his paternal grandparents, Dominic and Mary
Costello; maternal grandparents, Daniel and Engela
Magro; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in
death by a brother, Anthony Costello, Jr.
Visitation was held on Fri., March 10 and also on Sat.,
March 11 at Lazear-Smith &VanderPlaat Memorial Home.
Funeral services were held on Sat. March 11, with interment following in Warwick Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to a fund for his
children, c/o Anthony Costello.
FREDERICK MILLER
Frederick Miller, of Pasco, Florida (formerly Warwick)
died on March 8, 2006. He was 78.
Born on June 4, 1927, he was the son of Frederick and
Rose Miller.
Mr. Miller was married to the late Anna Mae Connolly
Miller.
A Navy veteran of World War II, he was a Lithographer
in Great Neck, Long Island, NY before retiring. He was a
volunteer at Brookville Regional Hospital in Florida.
He is survived by his daughter, Anne Taylor, of
Wappingers Falls; two sons: Gregory Miller and Glen
Miller, both of Long Island; and six grandchildren. Also
survived by his companion, Pamela Corbett.
Visitation was held on Sun., Mar, 12, at Lazear-Smith
& Vander Plaat Memorial Home. Services were held Mon.,
Mar. 13, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Warwick.
Interment followed in Warwick Cemetery.
ELSIE BICKHAM
Elsie Bickham, of Tuxedo, NY, passed away on March
6. She was 63.
Born Feb. 11, 1943 in Blackburn, England, she was the
daughter of the late Walter and Ellen Hesketh O’Donnell.
Elsie was a loving wife, sister, mother, Nana, aunt and
friend; she immigrated to the United States in 1975 with
her husband and four children and spent the last 26 years
living in the New York area.
Elsie is survived by her husband Michael; three daughters: Diane Jean Kinney of Washington Township, NJ,
Beverly Ann Crane of Chino Hills, CA, and Allison
McGinley of Milford, NJ; one son, Leigh Michael Bickham
of Monroe, NY; her sister, Margaret Nicholson of ClaytonLe-Moors, England; and eight grandchildren.
Good night. God bless.
Visitation was held on Thurs., Mar, 9, at Lazear-Smith
& Vander Plaat Memorial Home. Funeral services were
held Fri., Mar, 10 followed by interment in Warwick
Cemetery.
Donations may be made to Hospice of Orange &
Sullivan Counties, 800 Stony Brook Court, Newburgh, NY
12250 of the American Cancer Society.
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SACHA Hosts Complimentary Evening
of Chocolate & Sweet Tasting
On Thurs., Feb. 23, members of the St. Anthony
they always have, their continued support of our
Hospital’s modernization program which will benefit
Community Hospital Auxiliary (SACHA) hosted an
Auxiliary," said Gavan. "I would also like to thank our
everyone in this area."
"Evening of Chocolate and Sweet Tasting" in the
guests for sharing this evening with us. I am grateful to all
The St. Anthony Community Hospital Auxiliary
Greenbriar Room at Mt. Alverno Center. The complimenthe members of the committee who worked so hard to
(SACHA) is much different than when it was founded in
tary invitation to the festive event had been extended to
make this event a success. And I am especially thankful to
1939. At that time it was primarily a group of women
those who might be interested in learning
whose purpose was to roll bandages and
more about the organization in the hope
compresses for use in the hospital. Today, the
that an evening event would be more conactivities of SACHA are far more diverse,
venient for anyone considering becoming a
and the organization boasts more than 120
member. In addition to a variety of sweet
members, both women and men, from all
treats, guests enjoyed an excellent selection
walks of life. In an effort to support the hosof wines and other refreshments.
pital and the Warwick Campus of the Bon
Thanks to the generosity of participatSecours Charity Health System, the
ing merchants such as Antiques & Flowers,
Auxiliary sponsors several annual fundraisEuro Bakery of Vernon, Jean-Claude’s
ers including a musical fashion show, a proPatisserie, Lisa’s Cookies, Pecks Wines &
gressive dinner and the traditional June
Spirits, Sweetbriar’s and Warwick ShopRite,
"Under the Tent" Party at Hickory Hill Golf
the St. Anthony Community Hospital
Course.
Auxiliary was able to offer everyone free
Since its inception SACHA has raised
admission to the event.
and contributed hundreds of thousands of
"We like to think of SACHA as the
dollars to St. Anthony Community Hospital
heartbeat of St. Anthony Community
for special projects and for the purchase of
Hospital," said Terry Gavan, president of the
specific equipment. Some of the organizaorganization. "Since February happens to be
tion’s recent donations, for example, include
the sweetheart month, we thought this
$25,000 in physical therapy equipment,
would be a good time to introduce or rein$20,000 in orthosurgical instruments and a
troduce our organization to the community.
$14,400 fetal monitoring system. The
We were hopeful that many of our citizens,
Auxiliary has also made generous contribuespecially newcomers, would consider jointions to help purchase costly state-of-the-art
Enjoying an "Evening of Chocolate and Sweet Tasting" in the Greenbriar Room at Mt.
ing our organization and helping us support
diagnostic equipment.
this wonderful asset and treasure for all resiSACHA has pledged to every capital
Alverno Center are (from left to right): Leah Cerkvenik, executive vice
dents - our community hospital."
campaign including a "Caring for Life" campresident/administrator of St. Anthony Community Hospital; Tom Nash, vice presiDuring the evening Gavan introduced
paign commitment of $75,000 to the
dent Provident Bank; Jeff Reilly, vice president of administration of St. Anthony
Leah
Cerkvenik,
executive
vice
Kennedy Birthing Center. When the officers
Community Hospital; Terry Gavan, president of SACHA; Rudy Breedy, director of
president/administrator of St. Anthony
and members are between SACHA fundraisfunding development and Jane Gyvlavary, membership vice president of SACHA.
Community Hospital; Jeff Reilly, vice presiers, many offer their time and expertise to
dent of administration and Rudy Breedy,
help out at other hospital fundraising events
director of fund development.
the business owners and managers who never fail to step
such as the Annual Spring Ball, Holiday House Tour and
"I would like to thank the representatives of St.
forward when we ask them to support an event to help our
the Annual Golf Classic. Anyone interested in Joining
Anthony Community Hospital for coming to our ‘Evening
community hospital. We, the members of SACHA, pledge
SACHA should call Terry Gavan at 986-2375.
of Chocolate and Sweet Tasting’ and demonstrating, as
our continued support of St. Anthony Community
‘Locks of Love’
Raphael Cox a student at the Warwick Middle School grew his hair long to donate to
the "Locks of Love." Raphael’s Aunt Nancy cut his hair and his cousin, Stephanie, took
the pictures for his before and after hair-do.
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SACH Honors Mrs. Morris Renfrew Bradner, Jr. at Annual Spring Ball
St. Anthony Community Hospital in Warwick, NY
recently announced plans to host its Annual Spring Ball on
Sat., Apr. 29 at the Sheraton Crossroads in nearby Mahwah,
NJ. One of the highlights at each of the annual gala events
has been honoring a member of the community for his or
her leadership. This year, St. Anthony Community
Hospital, Schervier Pavilion and Mount Alverno Center
(Warwick Healthcare Campus) will honor Mrs. Morris R.
(Mary) Bradner, Jr. with the "2006 Caring for Life Award."
equipment and to improve cardiac care services at the hospital. "What pleases me most," she said, "is that every dollar contributed to this fund will be spent locally to help
cardiac patients in this community."
Although Mary Bradner was born in New York City,
soon afterwards her parents moved to Morristown, NJ.
After finishing her elementary and high school education,
she attended Goucher College and later became a laboratory technician. While working at Morristown Memorial
"I’ve known Mary Bradner all my life. Her generosity
and good spirit are extraordinary. In a community like
this, there are always people who use their good fortune
to help others. Mary is that person." – Mayor Michael
Newhard.
The prestigious honor is designed to recognize civic
leaders who maintain good standing within the community, support the Warwick Healthcare Campus and are committed to fulfilling the Bon Secours mission of offering
‘good help to those in need.’ Mary Bradner is well known
to members of the community for her generosity and lifelong support of many organizations including the St.
Anthony Community Hospital Auxiliary (SACHA) and the
Historical Society of the Town of Warwick.
December 27, 1952. At that time, Dr. Bradner was practicing medicine in Warwick and the couple moved into their
"Mary Bradner is bright, articulate and an outspoken
supporter of important community projects and organizations. She’s unafraid to champion causes in which she
believes. And, she is a loyal friend." – Nina Lewis
first home just off Maple Ave. Later, they purchased the
stately home on Oakland Ave. where Mary Bradner still
resides. The Bradners raised two sons and two daughters in
Warwick. Mary Bradner has six granddaughters. Her husband, Dr. Bradner, passed away in 1996 at age 74.
Mary Bradner is one of the most deserving people in
our community," stated Leah Cerkvenik, executive vice
president/administrator of the Warwick Healthcare
Campus
"Her lifelong support of St. Anthony
Community Hospital and her many contributions to this
community, especially her work with the Bradner Heart
"Mom is very giving to the community and to her family. She’s the best. And this wonderful honor is well
deserved." – Morris Renfrew "Rennie" Bradner, III.
"Mary is devoted to helping people and special causes.
St. Anthony Community Hospital is most dear to her
heart because of its good work and the memory of her
husband, Dr. Bradner, who meant so much to everyone.
Mary keeps current with the news and she reads more
books in one week than anyone I have ever met. There is
always something new that I learn when we talk or visit.
She’s not only my mother-in-law. She’s my friend." –
Donna Fry Bradner
Fund, have been extraordinary. We look forward to presenting her with the 2006 Caring for Life Award and we
invite everyone to join us on April 29th."
The Annual St. Anthony Community Hospital Spring
Ball also offers sponsorship and journal advertising opportunities for individuals and businesses who wish to
demonstrate support for the Warwick Healthcare Campus
and this year’s honorees. To make reservations or learn
more about sponsorship and journal opportunities call
(845) 987-5677.
In 1997, she founded the Bradner Heart Fund in
memory of her late husband, Dr. Morris Renfrew "Bud"
Bradner Jr. and his father Dr. M. R. Bradner Sr. The illustrious careers of both Warwick surgeons, father and son,
spanned most of the last century. Dr. Bradner Sr. was a
driving force with the Franciscan Sisters of the Poor in the
original building of St. Anthony Community Hospital in
1939.
The Bradner Fund was established by Mary Bradner to
help purchase state-of-the-art diagnostic and treatment
"Mary has been very generous to the Historical Society
of the Town of Warwick. She currently serves as
Recording Secretary and, as most people know, her husband, Dr. ‘Bud’ Bradner, had served as President of the
Society for about 20 years. Her generosity to this community has been an inspiration to us all. And for many
years, Mary has played a vital role in the success of the
Warwick Historical Society." – Donald Lomax Esq.,
president of the Historical Society of the Town of
Warwick.
Mrs. Morris R. Bradner, Jr.
Hospital, a friend introduced her to a young doctor from
Warwick, NY, Morris R. Bradner. They were married on
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Youth ‘Toon’ into The Dispatch
Brooke Jacks
Kings Elementary Invites Seniors to
Join Their ‘Senior Pal Program’
Kings Elementary School is very excited to offer a
"Senior Pal Program" to our senior community
neighbors. In partnership with the Orange County
Office for The Aging, Retired and Senior Volunteer
Program (RSVP), we are inviting interested seniors to
become involved with our K-5 students in various
activities, some of which include:
• Reading Aloud
• Group Discussions
• Telling a story about their lives
• Demonstrating a talent
• Sharing a collection/hobby
• Being interviewed for oral histories
• Telling about a career/heritage
• Homework help
• Helping with a class project
• Share photos/life experiences
• Assisting in the Art Room
• Talk with students about their school
• Listening to a child read aloud
• Help a child with writing
With support from the Federal Government, the
nationwide RSVP program provides seniors with an
opportunity to take part in a child’s life within their
community. It is a wonderful way to remain active
after retirement, and meet new people while getting
involved. Volunteers receive cost-free insurance coverage when volunteering or attending a RSVP function, which includes supplemental accident and liability, and excess auto insurance coverage while on
volunteer duty.
The time commitment is minimal – two hours
each month, from 1– 3 p.m. If you are interested in
learning more about this wonderful program, contact
the Kings Elementary School at (845) 987-3150.
Kings Elementary looks forward to hearing from you!
Roadside Clean-Up Scheduled
Every year, the Warwick Valley
Chamber of Commerce sponsors an official roadside cleanup day throughout the
entire Town of Warwick, so grab your trash
bag and join in the fun on Sat., Apr. 22.
"Operation Clean Sweep" Committee
Chair, Lisa Montanaro of LM Organizing
Solutions will coordinate volunteer efforts.
Various groups, clubs, and individuals
take part by pre-registering their routes in
order to ensure garbage pickup by DPW.
(Please note that this is for roadside refuse,
not homeowner garbage.) If your business
or organization is interested in serving as a
sponsor, providing donations (e.g.,
garbage bags, gloves, refreshments and
food items), or offering financial support,
contact Lisa Montanaro at 988-0183, or the
Chamber office at 986-2720.
Sign-up for Annual
Cycling Tour
Create Summer
Memories
The Shawangunk Bicycle Club Hosts
7th Annual Wallkill Valley Cycling Tour &
Time Trial on Sun., May 7. The routes are
for 15, 35, and 62 miles. Proceeds raised
from this event will be donated to Hospice
of Dutchess/Ulster County, Shawangunk
Valley FD, Wallkill Lions Club, Wallkill
Women’s Club. For more information, call
Bob Keator at (845) 728-4576.
Your backyard could be a summertime
oasis to an inner-city child. Close to 5,000
New York City children visit volunteer host
families in the Northeast for two weeks or
longer each summer through the Fresh Air
Fund’s Friendly Town program. They can
run their hands and toes through freshly cut
grass, skip over a sprinkler and watch the
night sky fill with stars. As a host, you can
help more children from low-income neighborhoods in New York City experience the
simple summer pleasures of Warwick and
throughout Orange County.
This year, The Fresh Air Fund needs
more families to volunteer as hosts for the
Friendly Town program. There are no financial requirements, and the host family can
choose the age and gender of their visitor; all
that is needed is time and love. First-time
visitors range in age from six to 12 and can
be invited back through The Fund until age
18. Take the opportunity to learn more
about The Fresh Air Fund and hosting a
child this summer. Contact Nicole Zahour at
(212) 897-8908 or call The Fund at (800)
367-0003. You can also visit The Fund’s
Website at www.freshair.org.
Do you have a local news
story you would like
to report?
Contact The Dispatch
editorial offices
at 986-2216,
Sign-up for O.C. Women’s
Soccer League
The Orange County Women’s Soccer League will be
holding registration for the spring season on Thurs., March
16 and Mon. March 20 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Dunkin
Donuts in Washingtonville, NY on Rte. 94. You may register during these dates and times or via mail by downloading the necessary registration forms from the leagues website, and submitting, along with registration fee, to the P.O.
Box address provided. For more information call 497-1950
or visit: www.ocsoccer.org.
Laroe Competes in Indoor
Track Championships
Boston University Sophomore, Jake Laroe, ran a personal-best time of 2.25.6 in the 1000 meter run (preliminaries) at the IC4A Championships held in Boston, MA on
Mar. 4 and Mar. 5 - finishing second overall. This time
qualified him to compete in the finals on Mar. 5. He ran a
final time of 2.26.3 and placed fifth overall. Jake is a 2004
graduate of Warwick Valley High School. He is the son of
Mark and Susan Laroe of Sugar Loaf.
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Ultimania Basketball Game was Nothing But Net
By Lauren Johnson, senior at WVHS
Yes, that game that keeps the seats of the Warwick
Valley High School Gym full once every year was a hit on
Fri., Mar. 10. For nine years the Middle School and Kings
Elementary have faced the High School in a competitive
game of basketball and this year couldn't have been more
successful. All proceeds from the game will go to the community.
The Warwick Valley Teachers Association are giving
An advertising sign displaying the upcoming Warwick
Annual Telethon run by seniors and for seniors was worn
by Junior Alyssa Canataro. In between quarters, kids from
the stands came down laughing and smiling to the court
floor to dance as the upbeat music played. Amongst the fun
and dancing, were two traditional games, the free throw
competition and the half-court shooting contest. Both
were intensely competitive and many students ran and
stood on line to participate in them.
The free throw competition was no problem for
Senior Vladimir Colas, who won out of the many boys and
girls who took part in this event. The half court shooting
contest included many members from the audience, priEighth-grader D.J. Dixon gets the ball in the basket from
half court, winning the contest.
The faculty in the Warwick Valley Central School
District play ball for a good cause.
half of the profits to add to the existing scholarship funds
for the seniors graduating in June. Both this organization
and the Warwick Lions are the driving force behind the
Ultamania Basketball Game. These organizations are what
helps the game turn out to be a huge success every year.
Last year, $1,500 dollars was donated for scholarship
money to the Alexander M. Smith III Fund.
As an annual tradition, during half time the Warwick
Valley Cheerleaders came out with several fantastic routines and maneuvers that definitely got the crowd excited
throughout the whole night. The Warwick LEOs were also
available during the half-time serving refreshments to the
worn out families and friends in the stands that wanted a
break from screaming and cheering. The money raised by
the Warwick LEOs goes to different community organizations that they support.
Alyassa Canataro promotes the Warwick Valley
High School Telethon at the Ultimania Basketball
Game on Fri., Mar. 10.
marily young boys and girls lined up across the gym, waiting for their turn to show-off their basketball skills.
Eighth-grader D.J. Dixon showed everyone in the gym that
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Noel Dixon and friends lifted him up and brought him
over to the scoring table to announce his winning to the
crowd that filled the gym.
As for the main event, the basketball game, there was
an equal highlighting of both men and women faculty
members. The first two quarters involved many rebounding and three point shooting skills by both teams. The
Elementary and Middle School kept strong, leading with
17-19 in the second quarter. This lead soon ended when
the High School players regained their points with sharp
passes and key three point shooting techniques. The
Elementary and Middle School players had no chance. The
High School players ended the game with a victorious win
of 49-35, breaking the Elementary and Middle School's
consecutive year winnings.
The High School team leads the Ultamania Basketball
Game series now with six wins to three and one tie. The
High School team was led by Gregory Sirico, Jim O'Brien,
and Aaron Hasbrouck. Other members included Kirk
Thomas recent graduate Alison Tomzak, Tom Folino, Ryan
Candia, and Judy Barry. Playing for the Elementary and
Middle School were Shad Scarpulla, Tom Rauschenbach,
Scott Putnam, and Kim Villarosa. This year's 10th Annual
Ultamania Benefit Basketball was completely successful
and entertaining due to the tremendous support from the
community and aid to this event.
Halligan’s Ends Up Short in Exciting
Come Back Against Copper Bottom
The Copper Bottom from Florida outkicks Halligan's Public House of Warwick,
4 – 3, in the Orange County Soccer League
for Women's Recreational Soccer. In the
first minute of the game on Fri., Mar. 3,
Copper Bottom’s Kathy Gallagher scored a
goal with an assist from Jacy Smith.
Shortly after, Jenn Erbeck scored off a corner kick from Marianne Cummings. Later
in the first quarter, The Copper Bottom
connected again with the third goal from
Marianne Cummings, assisted by Jacy
Smith.
The Copper Bottom was leading 3-0
in the first quarter but Halligan’s Public
House answered back with two goals,
scored by Jen Disy, before the half was over.
Making the second half a tight game,
The Copper Bottom was looking for
another goal which was scored by
Marianne Cummings, this time assisted
from Jenn Erbeck. Halligan’s Public House
again answered back on a break away,
scored by Sue Havell.
Inga Helseth and Tracey Fitzgerald
played exceptional offense for Halligan’s
Public House. The defense line made-up
of Melissa Nicks, Janet Toborg, and Karen
Fringuello protected the goal, as Diana
Piascik made multiple saves. The Copper
Bottom’s, Ann Conway had another fantastic game in goal. Supporting her were
defensive players Vanessa Bisone, Cathy
Jacobsen and Dolly Conklin.
Orange County Civil
Service Opportunities
Civil Service examinations are scheduled for Sat., Apr. 29 for the
following titles:
62574
60193
62926
63652
62925
60953
63274
Director of Staff Resources - OC
Maintenance Mechanic Asst. Supervisor (HVAC) - OC
Stationary Engineer (RHCS) – OC
HVAC Technician - OC
Aging Services Specialist (Spanish/English Speaking) - OC
Principal Clerk - OC
Staffing Manager – OC
Applications must be received no later than Mar. 22.
For applications and further information send a legal size, stamped, selfaddressed envelope to: Orange County Department of Personnel, County
Government Center Goshen, NY 10924. Please mention the number and title of
the examination(s) you are interested in. Exam information is also available by
visiting: www.orangecountygove.com/civilservice.
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Warwick Boys Crowned State Champions in Track & Field
By Mike Potter
On Sat., Mar. 4, the Warwick Valley Boys’ Track and
Field team was back in action at the New York State
Championships hosted at Cornell University. In the history of Track and Field at Warwick Valley many relay teams
have placed in the top six but none, until now, have ever
won a State Title. The boys’ 4x800 meter relay team took
home the title with a time of 7:59.29 winning by more than
eight full seconds over National leader Shaker High School
of the Albany area.
The race was led-off by senior Mike "Boom Boom"
Segal who ran a tremendous time of 2:01.8 in perhaps the
finest race of his career handing off the baton in second
place to senior Pat "Speedy" Gallagher who put the race
away going out fast and opening up a big lead running
1:57.1. He then handed off to junior Tim "Cool Cat"
Kolesar, who ran 2:02.7 - running all alone as he maintained the lead getting the stick to the ace in the hole Mike
Mark who ran 1:57.2. As the race concluded the boys graciously celebrated with each other sharing a moment and
memory that will last a lifetime. Congratulations to you,
and the Warwick School, community, teammates, family
and coaches applaud your hard efforts as it has certainly
paid off and now you will forever be a "State Champion."
Also in state meet action was Jesse Fuca, who competed in the 55 meter hurdles and placed an unbelievable fifth.
It has been over twenty years since a Warwick athlete has
placed indoors at a State Championship in the hurdles.
Jesse put many hours in after practice with hurdle coach
Ryan Candia this year, and his time of 7.8 is a great sign of
bigger things to come for him this coming spring. The
boys 4x400 meter relay team of Andy Grosso, Pat
Gallagher, Mike Mark, and Nick Longfellow placed sixth
and Terrence Prial placed fourth in the unseeded section
running a time of 4:36.2 in the 1600 meter run. Pole
Taking home a State title are 4x800 meter relay team members: Mike Segal, Pat Gallagher, Tim Kolesar, & Mike Mark.
Seven Girls Earn All-America Status
at Indoor Nationals
By Richard Furst
The Girls Indoor Track Team ended their most successful season ever with their performances that rank
among the best ever produced in America and in the
process earned seven All-America honors. The parade of
accolades began piling up on Friday as the DMR team of
Tori Pennings, Claire Pettit, Kristen Peluso, and Aislinn
Ryan placed second in 11:45:97. Their time is the fourth
fastest ever run in North America. The relay produced four
personal records and three school records as Pennings led
off in 3:39:6 for 1200m to set the new standard for that
relay carry. Pettit ran 58.4 for 400m, Peluso clocked 2:19:1
for 800m and Ryan anchored with a sizzling 4:48.4.
Pennings and Ryan’s time plus the total are all records.
On Saturday, the 4x1-mile team of Pennings, Cecilie
Braadt, Samantha Grady, and Ryan raced to a third place
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overall and a top twenty ever in America with 20:48:35
team effort. The splits were 5:10:2, 5:25:7, 5:24:2, and a
blazing 4:47:8 effort for Ryan. Pennings, Braadt, and Grady
join the group of All-America runners from Warwick by
placing in a National Championship Event. Peluso became
an All-America performer last year. Ryan has earned a total
of 23 All-America titles which ranks among the most ever.
On Saturday Ryan made history as she completed her
epic indoor career at Warwick by defending her two-mile
National title with a convincing victory over Canada’s
Lindsey Carson at 10:25:63. Ryan is the only girl ever to
win three consecutive two-mile titles. These girls have
added much to a program steeped in tradition. By their
performances they have redefined the standard of excellence for aspiring track athletes in Warwick. They are the
ones for future team members to emulate.
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The first baseball owner to use ball girls along the foul
lines was Charlie Finley with the Oakland A’s in the early
1970s. One of the first was a young woman named Debbi
Sivyer. Never heard of her? You might know her better by
her married name –
Mrs. Fields. She’s the founder and brains behind Mrs. Fields
Cookies. Then there was a former Finley employee with the
A’s named Stanley Kirk Burrell, who at age 11 caught Finley’s
eye with his dancing in the stadium parking lot. Finley hired
him as a bat boy. You know him better by his changed name
– rap star MC Hammer.
Here’s a NASCAR riddle for you. By the way, the person
who solved it received free tickets to a 2005 race in
Homestead, FL. What is Matt Kenseth plus Jeff Gordon plus
Bobby Hamilton Jr. minus Jeff Green minus Denny Hamlin
plus Kyle Busch? The answer: Jeff Gordon. How so? Just
look at the car numbers of the respective drivers: 17+24+3243-11+5=24, which of course is Gordon’s car number.
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Vaulter Ben Catanzaro jumped to a 12’6" height and is now
off to the National Championships this week in New York
City.
For Boys and Girls Entering Grades 4-9 Special
Emphasis on Teaching the Fundamentals of
Basketball in a Fun, Safe Environment
All Campers Will Recieve a Free T-Shirt,
Camp Basketball, Report Card and a
Camp Certificate.
For More Information Call
Gary Vyskocil at 987-2258
On January 14, 2006, West Virginia hit 20 three-point
shots in a win over Marquette. But the record for most threepointers in a game is 28, by Troy against George Mason in
1994. During the 2004-05 season, Troy set the mark for highest average number of treys per game at 11.7. The most
scored by one team overall in a season is 407 by Duke in 2001,
but the Blue Devils played 39 games that year. As for individuals, the player who hit the most three-pointers in a single
game was Marshall’s Keith Veney with 15 against Morehead
State in 1996, while the highest average per game in one season is 5.64 in 1987 by Butler’s Darrin Fitzgerald, who sank
158 that year.
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number of top Insurance companies...Stop in or call and see
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LEGAL NOTICES
Call 986-2216
NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: 3
CHERNOBYLL, LLC. Articles of
Organization were filed with the Secretary
of State of New York (SSNY) on 11/22/05.
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, One Shiney Court, Monroe, New
York 10950. Purpose: For any lawful purpose.
2-8-t6
NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME:
SBSJJS REALTY LLC. Articles of
The latest date of dissolution is
12/31/2024. 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 Sandra G.
Sciortino, Esq., Post Office Box 1003,
Goshen, New York 10924. Purpose: For any
lawful purpose.
2-22-t6
616 BEDFORD, LLC. Articles of
The latest date of dissolution is
12/31/2099. Office location: Orange
County. SSNY has been designated as agent
of the LLC upon whom process against it
may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of
process to the LLC, 29 Van Buren Drive,
Suite 102, Monroe, New York 10950.
Purpose: For any lawful purpose.
3-1-t6
ALL ABOUT HOME IMPROVEMENTS,
LLC. Articles of Organization were filed
with the Secretary of State of New York
(SSNY) on 02/16/06. 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 Franco
Cangianiello, 536 Silver Lake Scotchtown
Road, Middletown, New York 10941.
Purpose: For any lawful purpose.
3-1-t6
WEB HEADS LLC. Articles
of
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, 42-07 Broadway, Astoria, New York
11103. Purpose: For any lawful purpose.
3-15-t6
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS VILLAGE OF WARWICK, N.Y. A public hearing before the Board of Appeals of the
Village of Warwick will be held on the 20th
day of March, 2006 commencing at 7:00
pm at 77 Main Street, Village of Warwick,
New York to consider the following application:
UNION AFRICAN METHODIST
EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF WARWICK for
property located at 96-98 McEwen Street,
Warwick, New York, designated on the
Village tax map as Section 210 Block 2 lots
14 & 15 and located in an R2 District, for
variances of the Bulk Requirements of the
Code allowing the razing of 2 existing
buildings replaced by construction of a
single building. The variances requested
and the dimensions allowed by the code
are as follows (requested/allowed): lot area
6,114 sq ft/40,000 sq ft, lot width 46.1
ft/100 ft, front setback 3 ft/100 ft, front
yard 3 ft/20 ft, side setback 3.4 ft/20 ft, total
side setback 13.4 ft/50 ft, side setback to
driveway 0.5 ft/20 ft, rear setback 4.6 ft/45
ft, rear yard 15 ft to driveway/20 ft, street
frontage 66 ft/100 ft, maximum height
from 35 foot ridge to 50 ft to top of
cross/40 ft, building coverage 61%/25%,
F.A.R. 0.61 ft/0.20 ft, and lot depth 105
ft/200 ft (proposed dimensions being plus
or minus)
The above application is open to
inspection at the office of the Board of
Appeals, 77 Main Street, Warwick, New
York. Persons wishing to appear at such
hearing may do so in person or by attorney
or other representative. Communications
in writing in relation thereto may be filed
with the Board or at such hearing.
John Graney
Chairman
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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the
Planning Board of the Village of Florida
will hold a public hearing at the Village
Hall, 33 South Main Street, Florida, New
York on March 22, 2006 at 7:30 pm, or as
soon thereafter as the mater can be heard,
to consider the application of Meadow
Creek Development – Glenview Hills
Estates for final approval of a cluster development for a 93 lot Major Subdivision of
lands located off Route 94, formerly
known as Durland Farm, at which time all
interested persons will be given an opportunity to be heard at the above time and
place
By The order of the Planning Board
ROBERT B. SCOTT
Chairman
3-15-t1
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the
Planning Board of the Village of Florida
will hold a public hearing at the Village
Hall, 33 South Main Street, Florida, New
York on March 22, 2006 at 7:30 pm, or as
soon thereafter as the mater can be heard,
to consider the application of Warwick
Chevy Olds, Inc. for site plan approval for
lands located at 120 South Main Street,
Florida, New York for the sale of new and
used automobiles.
All interested persons will be given an
opportunity to be heard at the above time
and place
By The order of the Planning Board
ROBERT B. SCOTT
Chairman
3-15-t1
NOTICE TO BIDDERS The Board of
Education of the Florida Union Free
School District, Towns of Warwick and
Goshen, County of Orange, in accordance
with Section 103 of Article 5-A of the
General Municipal Law, hereby invites the
submission of sealed bids on:
Snow Removal and Sanding Services
Waste Removal and Recycling Services
Boiler
Repair,
Prevention
Maintenance
and Cleaning Services
2006-2007 School Year
Detailed specifications are available at
the office of the Superintendent of Schools
at 51 North Main Street, Florida NY,
Monday through Friday between the hours
of 9:00 am and 3:00 pm.
Bids will be accepted up to 12:00 Noon
Tuesday, April 4, 2006. Bids will be publicly
opened at 12:30 pm in the S.S. Seward
Memorial Building, 51 North Main Street,
Florida, New York, at which time they will
be read aloud. Bids will be awarded at the
next regularly scheduled meeting of the
Board of Education on Thursday, April 20,
2006 at 7:30 pm, or as soon as possible
thereafter.
The Board of Education reserves the
right to reject any and/or all bids or to
accept any bid which in the opinion of the
Board of Education will be held in the best
interest of the school district.
By the Order of the Board of Education
Florida Union Free School District
S.S. Seward Memorial Building
P.O. Drawer 757
51 North Main Street
Florida, New York, 10921-0757
Leta Jagielski
District Clerk
3-15-t1
Continued on page 23
FLORIDA
Village Realty
of Orange County
62 N. Main Street,
Florida, NY 10991
845-651-4466,
Fax: 845-651-4536
Stately, well maintained two story with all hardwood
floors, enclosed sun porch, rocking chair front porch,
walk up attic, and fenced in backyard. New windows,
new furnace and siding in 1999.
$284,500.
E-mail:
villreal@warwick.net
Website:
www.villreal.com
CLASSIFIEDS
Call 986-2216 • Deadline 12 Noon Fridays
For Sale
MARTIN D-28 GUITAR Circa 1970, this guitar is in
fine shape, beautiful sound.
Needs to be played. $1,200,
firm. Call Nancy at 845-2169775.
3-8-t2
YAMAHA 650 V-STAR
CUSTOM MOTORCYCLE
- 2001, shaft drive 5 speed.
5,500 mi. excellent condition
Black. Beautiful bike. Call
Jake at 914-420-9885.
3-8-tf2
Wanted
CARS, TRUCKS, METALS
– Need auto parts? Call
Specht’s 986-1052. Reg. dlr.
7092957.
12-4-tfn
Please be sure
to
Recycle
Personal
PRAYER TO THE BLESSED VIRGIN -(Never known to
fail) Oh, most beautiful flower of Mt. Carmel, fruitful vine
splendor of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God.
Immaculate Virgin, assist me in my necessity. Oh, Star of the
Sea, help me and show me, herein you are my mother. Oh,
Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth! I
humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to succor
me in this necessity. There are none that can withstand your
power. Oh, show me herein you are my mother. Oh Mary,
conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee
(3x). Holy Mother, I place this cause in your hands (3x). Holy
Spirit, you who solve all problems, light all roads so that I can
attain my goal. You who gave me the divine gift to forgive and
forget all evil against me and that in all instances in my life you
are with me, I want in this short prayer to thank you for all
things as I confirm once again that I never want to be separated from you in eternal glory. Thank you for your mercy
toward me and mine. The person must say this prayer 3 consecutive days. After 3 days, the request will be granted. This
prayer must be published after the favor is granted. R.L.V.
Dispatch Classifieds
$12 for 12 lines and 65¢ each
additional line
Advertising Representative
Wanted
Part time position
If you are creative, motivated, enjoy meeting
people,and have some sales experience this may
be the position for you.
Salary plus commission. Call the Warwick
Dispatch at 986-2216 to schedule an interview, or
e-mail to ads@wvdispatch.com.
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To submit your Local Brief, email us at editor@wvdispatch.com
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 15
Care Giver Support Group – sponsored by Bon Secours Schervier Pavilion
Adult Day Care, Medical Model on Wed.,
Mar. 15, 5 – 6 p.m. at Schervier Pavilion,
Adult Day Care Room. For more info., call
987-5764.
FRIDAY, MARCH 17
SATURDAY, MARCH 18
"The Mystery of Edwin Drood" –by
the WVHS Drama Club on Fri., Mar, 17, 8
p.m. & Sat., Mar. 18 at 1 p.m. & 8 p.m.
Advance tickets: 987-3050, voicemail box
#4100.
Lenten Luncheon – at the Warwick
Methodist Church, corner of Forester Ave.
& Rte. 17A on Wed., Mar. 15, 12 noon – 1
p.m. Cost: $6. In case of inclement weather, listen to WTBQ radio.
SATURDAY, MARCH 18
Afternoon Free Concert Series – with
Larry Amato, Finger-style Folk on Sat., Mar.
18, 2 – 5 p.m. at the Warwick Valley Winery,
114 Little York Rd. For more information,
call 258-6055.
Lenten Revival Evening Preaching
Series – on Wed. Mar. 15, 7 p.m., presented
by the Union A.M.E. Church – every
Wednesday through Lent. For more information, call Sis. Lena Logan at 986-3649.
"Weekend at Charlies" – screening of
short film by local director M. Becher on
Wed., Mar. 15, 8 p.m., at the Tuscan Café, 5
South St. in Warwick. See Vietnam through
the eyes of a 19-year-old. For more information, call 987-2050.
THURSDAY, MARCH 16
Rhythm of the Dance – performed by
the National Dance Company at the Lycian
Centre in Sugar Loaf on Thurs., Mar. 16, 8
p.m. Tickets: $37, adults & $25, 18 &
younger. For more information, call 4692287.
FRIDAY, MARCH 17
Corned Beef & Cabbage Dinner – on
Fri., Mar. 17, 5 – 7 p.m. at Station One
Firehouse, Church St. in Warwick. All you
can eat. Adults, $10, children, $7. Tickets at
door. Take-out orders available. Bring
proof of your Mar. 17 birthday & your meal
is free. Call 986-4688.
Jazz Guitarists - Gene Bertoncini &
Frank Vignola presented by the Sugarloaf
Music Series on Fri., Mar. 17, 8 p.m., at the
Warwick Valley Winery, 114 Little York
Road in Warwick. Tickets: $20. For more
reservations, call 986-6463.
Defensive Driving Class – sponsored
by Empire Safety Council on Sat., Mar. 18, 9
a.m. – 3 p.m., Warwick Town Hall (front
entrance), Kings Hwy. in Warwick. Cost:
$39. To register call, 469-9482.
Film Screening – of "The Prize Winner
of Defiance, Ohio" with the Warwick Film
Group on Sat., Mar. 18, 7 p.m. at the
Warwick Valley Community Center, 11
Hamilton Ave. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
Donation: $5. Call 477-8920.
Irish Music – by Rick Sloat of the
Foggy Dew Irish Band on Sat., Mar. 18, 2
p.m. at the Florida Library. To register, call
651-7659.
Peace Vigil – with the Women in Black
on Main St. in Warwick (opposite the
Clocktower) on Sat., Mar. 18, 1 p.m. For
more information, call 258-4645.
Roast Beef Dinner – on Sat., Mar. 18, 4
– 7 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church,
94-96 Main St. in Chester. Tickets: adults,
$9; seniors (65+), $8; children (6-12), $4;
and 5 & under, free. For tickets call 4694311.
Used Book & Record Sale – at the
Bellvale United Methodist Church on
Bellvale Lakes Rd. on Sat., Mar. 18, 9:30 a.m.
– 2 p.m. For more info., call 986-1603.
Warwick Film Group - screening "The
Squid & the Whale" on Sat., Mar. 18, 7 p.m.,
at Warwick Valley Community Center, 11
Hamilton Ave. Donation: $5.
SUNDAY, MARCH 19
Son Lewis, Acoustic Blues on Sun., Mar. 19,
2 – 5 p.m. at the Warwick Valley Winery,
114 Little York Rd. For more information,
call 258-6055.
"Meet the Artist" Reception – with
local artist Cyra Greene & see her artwork
at the Greenwood Lake Library, 79
Waterstone Rd. on Sun., Mar. 19, 12:30 p.m.
– 2:30 p.m. Light refreshments will be
served. For more information, call 4778377.
MONDAY, MARCH 20
Reiki Gathering – open to all Reiki
Practitioners, regardless of where you
trained on Mon., Mar. 20, 7 – 9 p.m.
Contact Subtle Energies Holistic Health
Center, 1136 Kings Hwy. #4 at 469-7162.
TUESDAY, MARCH 21
Free Chiropractic Presentation –
called "Experience the Gentle Side of
Chiropractic," will discuss philosophies of
wellness & demonstration of gentle, lowforce adjusting technique on Tues., Mar. 21,
6:15 p.m. at the Chiropractic LIFE Center in
the Clocktower, 65 Main. St., Warwick. For
more information, call 986-8868.
YA Discovery – create a fabulous
dessert at the Florida Library on Tues., Mar.
21, 6:30 p.m. for grades 6 – 12. To register,
call 651-7659.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22
Chess for Kids – with Ed Dubin for
grades 1 & up on Wed., Mar. 22, 3:30 p.m. at
the Florida Library. To register, call 6517659.
Lenten Luncheon – at the Warwick
Methodist Church, corner of Forester Ave.
& Rte. 17A on Wed., Mar. 22, 12 noon – 1
p.m. Cost: $6. In case of inclement weather, listen to WTBQ radio.
Lenten Revival Evening Preaching
Series – on Wed. Mar. 22, 7 p.m., presented
by the Union A.M.E. Church – every
Wednesday through Lent. For more information, call Sis. Lena Logan at 986-3649.
Spring Readaloud – family program at
the Florida Library on Wed., Mar. 22, 6:30
p.m. Bring a favorite short story to share.
Enjoy a dessert. To register, call 651-7659.
THURSDAY, MARCH 23
Defensive Driving Class – sponsored
by Empire Safety Council on Sat., Mar. 23, 5
– 10 p.m., American Legion (side door),
Forester Ave. in Warwick. Cost: $39. To
register call, 469-9482.
FRIDAY, MARCH 24
Beauty & the Beast – performed by
Signstage Theatre at the Lycian Centre in
Sugar Loaf on Fri., Mar. 24, 9:45 a.m. &
11:45 a.m. Tickets: $15, adults & $12 18 &
younger. For more information, call 4692287.
FRIDAY, MARCH 24
SATURDAY, MARCH 25
"Grease" – will be presented by the S. S.
Seward H. S. Drama Club on Fri., Mar. 24, 7
p.m., and Sat., Mar. 25, 2 p.m. & 7 p.m.
Tickets: adults, $8; and students & senior
citizens, $6. To reserve tickets, call 651-3529.
SATURDAY, MARCH 25
Bobby Barton & Kyle Hancherick, Folk on
Sat., Mar. 25, 2 – 5 p.m. at the Warwick
Valley Winery, 114 Little York Rd. For more
information, call 258-6055.
Latin Dance Class – on Sat., Mar. 25, 7
– 9 p.m. at the Warwick Valley Community
Center, 11 Hamilton Ave. in Warwick. Cost:
$35 per couple. Singles are also welcome.
For more information, call 987-1770.
Legal Notices
REQUEST FOR PROFESSIONAL
AUDITING SERVICES
The Warwick Valley Central School
District (hereafter "the District") is
requesting proposals from qualified firms
of certified public accountants to audit its
financial statements for the fiscal years
ending June 30, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009,
and 2010. These audits are to be performed
in accordance with generally accepted
auditing standards (GAAS), issued by the
AICPA and the standards applicable to
financial audits contained in Government
Auditing Standards (GAGAS), issued by
the Comptroller General of the United
States.
Firms interested in submitting a proposal must, by 3 pm on March 17, 2006,
submit a "Notification of Interest" Form.
The RFP specifications are available in
the Business Office of the Warwick Valley
CSD located at 225 West Street Extension,
Warwick, NY 10990 and may be obtained
count r yc hevy.com
Rt. 94 Warwick
by calling the District Treasurer, Jennifer
Bengel, at (845) 987-3021.
Warwick Valley Central School District
P.O. Box 595
Warwick, New York 10990-0595
Dorothy C. Wilson, District Clerk
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You deserve quality.
Where can you find it?
Commitment to Excellence and Quality
With our growth comes a commitment to advancing
our level of care and to continuing to provide
excellence in healthcare.
Quality
When and where you need it.
As the healthcare needs of our community continue
to grow, so does St. Anthony Community Hospital.
• Prenatal and Obstetrical Services
• Medical Care
Investment in the Community
• Emergency Department
St. Anthony Community Hospital recently opened a
new multi-million dollar Women's Imaging Center,
in Warwick, NY, featuring the latest generation in
• Surgical Services
• Diagnostic Care
Digital Mammography, Stereotactic Breast Biopsy
• Acute Care
and Digital Bone Densitometry.
• Outpatient Services
• Community Wellness Programs
In the works are plans for a $9.5 million
modernization project slated to double the capacity
• Support Groups
of the emergency room and construct a new
MOUNT ALVERNO CENTER
endoscopy and same day services unit.
• NYS Certified Adult Home
Reflection of our Mission
• Licensed Assisted Living Program
At St. Anthony Community Hospital, delivering and
• Respite Care
maintaining the highest levels of care and quality
doesn’t happen by chance. Always at the forefront in
Patient Satisfaction, we are the recipient of 21
SCHERVIER PAVILION
National Patient Satisfaction Awards over the last
• Short and Long Term Skilled Nursing Care
three years. In addition we have received
• Day-At-A-Time Adult Day Health Care
recognition from numerous national and state
• Rehabilitation Services
agencies.
• Social and Health Related Services
Proof of our commitment to quality is our caring
staff meeting the needs of those we serve.
We believe our community deserves no less.
MOUNT ALVERNO CENTER • SCHERVIER PAVILION
15 Maple Avenue, Warwick, NY • 845-986-2276 • www.StAnthonyCommunityHosp.org
Sussex and Passaic Counties in NJ and Pike County in PA and includes: Bon Secours Community Hospital Good Samaritan Hospital
Good Samaritan Home Care Mount Alverno Center Adult Home Schervier Pavilion Nursing & Rehab Center St. Anthony Community Hospital

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