O F F I C I A L N E W S PA P E R : Town of Warwick Village of Warwick Warwick Valley Central School District Village of Florida Florida Union Free School District Florida Public Library Albert Wisner Public Library Warwick Fire District Florida Fire District Pine Island Fire District V O LU M E 1 2 0 , N U M B E R 1 7 WA R W I C K , N E W YO R K , W E D N E S D AY, S E P T E M B E R 2 9 , 2 0 0 4 50¢ Close Knit Group Prepares for Applefest By Eileen Patterson Applefest 2004 will kickoff Warwick’s apple-picking season on Sun., Oct. 3. Applefest has been selected as one of the top ten festivals in the "Top 100 Events in North America" by the American Bus Association. There will be approximately 275 artisans displaying a variety of handmade products. The Warwick Valley Chamber of Commerce began organizing this event in 1988 as an opportunity for non-profit organizations to raise funds. Sixteen years later, the well-known festival now attracts artists from all over the northeast and beyond. One of the vendors at this years’ festival is a group of women who call themselves "Chicks with Sticks." The group was started through the ingenuity of Janet McInerney, an artist from Pennsylvania. Well-known in her home community as a woman who is always happy to lend a hand, Janet found herself in need of distraction. Last June, her sister, Sue, who lives in Florida, NY was diagnosed with breast cancer. Anguished by the distance and the inability to be on hand with Sue, Janet surrounded herself with a close knit group of friends. These women had talked each other through bad times before, and this situation was no different. It didn’t take long before the group started using their talking time to knit. They would give their handiwork as gifts. Scarves, ponchos, wraps, purses and other creations made by these women soon became the rage in Bucks County. Word got around and the newly named "Chicks Illustration by Min Jae Hong with Sticks" began taking orders. Janet and Sue’s mother, Dee, also lives in Florida. During Sue’s illness, Dee immediately took on the role of nurse, listener and on-hand supporter to Sue and her family. Dee spent many days with Sue while she was recovering. During one of their long-distance telephone conversations about how Sue was doing, Janet thanked Dee for "casting her on" to knitting so many years before. She explained how the creative process had helped pass some of the worrisome hours. Janet suggested that Dee remind Sue how to knit. "We thought it would be a great way for Sue to spend the time and possibly relieve some of the stress while she waited to get back on her feet," said Janet. Janet joined her mom at Sue’s Florida home last win- ter. The three women talked and they knit and the bounty of beautiful products grew. Janet doesn’t get her penchant for helping others from anywhere strange. She explains, "I’ve learned a lot from Sue. Anyone who knows her has been either directly helped by her or inspired by her efforts to help others." While enjoying one of their afternoon knitting sessions, Sue wondered aloud about how she could give back. She had been amazed at the response to news of her illness. She was inundated with people offering to help her; friends drove her kids to their activities and stopped by with dinner for the family - some of them even got together and hired a cleaning service to keep Sue’s house in its usual tidy state. "Sue didn’t even realize that these people were giving back to her for all she had done for them," said Janet. Dee, Sue and Janet decided to bring more women into the fold of "Chicks with Sticks." With a larger group, they could create an inventory of products to sell at festivals like Applefest and donate a portion of the proceeds to the Susan G. Komen Foundation for Breast Cancer Research. Janet is happy to report that Sue is doing well. "She won’t be at Applefest because even though she’s done with chemo, she has just had reconstructive surgery. She sent all of her products up just before the surgery. In fact, Sue was so anxious to get everything ready; she used her 11-year old son’s night vision goggles to finish up a few sweaters during a blackout caused by hurricane Frances." Look for the "Chicks with Sticks" at Applefest. They will be in the Bank of New York parking lot on South Street. continued on page 4 The Valley, the Village & the Vision Warwick Grove Showcase Will Open its Doors Oct. 2 By Lisa Rice Warwick Grove Showcase staff (from left) Carole Rogers, Helen Janish, Johanna DeSanto and Sally Ann Cupertino in the Warwick Grove Showcase and Design Center. Entered As Second Class Matter Warwick, N.Y. 10990 Publication No.666800 It's been nearly six years in the making, but the Warwick Grove Showcase is just about ready to open its doors to the public. The Warwick Grove Company is an affiliate of Leyland Alliance LLC of Tuxedo, NY and Tarragon Corporation of NYC. A planned community for active adults aged 55 and over, Warwick Grove is a traditional neighborhood that has been designed with consideration and harmony to enhance Warwick's quaint village. A small example of the consideration given to this community by Warwick Grove Company LLC is the story of the Bog Turtle. While working with an environmental team to prepare a required Environmental Impact Study during the planning phase of this project, a Bog Turtle habitat was discovered on the 130 acre site and adjacent parcels. The Bog Turtle is protected by the Federal Endangered Species Act. The preservation of its habitat and interconnection of the water basins of the Bog Turtle is enforced at the state level. Working with Dr. Michael W. Klemens, a renowned Environmentalist who wrote the Federal Recovery Plan for the Bog Turtle, a plan was developed to protect the natural habitat and maintain the interconnection of the drainage system that spans a large section of the Bellvale system. It was not only important to consider the traffic flow over the flood plain habitat, but also to allow Bog Turtle movement throughout the habitat. By using design, expense and innovation, a system was designed using skylights to provide daylight conditions 2 WARWICK VALLEY DISPATCH, SEPTEMBER 29, 2004 Volunteers Receive Praise at Town Meeting It was a night of awards, praise and recognition at the Warwick Town Board meeting on Thurs., Sept. 23, as several residents were honored for their volunteer work in their community. Julia Brown, Chair of the Kings Estates Sugar Hills Recreation Advisory Committee (KESHRAC) presented these awards to Shieda Terry, Naomi Hall and Theresa Rizzotti. "While most people sit back and wait for others to do - you did not," said Brown, to the three recipients. "Each of you has made a significant difference in our community by participating and getting involved and you also teach others, by volunteering." The three Kings Estates residents picked up debris, handed out flyers, folded newsletters, stuffed envelopes, etc. The Kings Estates Sugar Hills Recreation Advisory Committee consists of seven individuals who volunteer their time and are liaisons with the Town Board for the 352 houses in their community. Town Supervisor Michael Sweeton (far right) looks on as Julia Brown (second from right), Chair of the Kings Estates Sugar Hills Recreation Advisory Committee presents awards to Theresa Rizzotti (from left), Naomi Hall, and Shieda Terry. Warwick Conservation Board Seeks Two New Members The Town of Warwick Conservation Board is seeking two new members to complete its full membership. The nine member Conservation Board reviews development plans that are before the Planning Board and advises the Town Board and the Planning Board on open space preservation and matters affecting the development and use of the natural and man-made features of the town. Members are appointed by the Town Board and must be town residents. There are seven members currently serving staggered three year terms. Although no prior land use experience is necessary, some knowledge or interest in land preservation and development planning is helpful. Conservation Board Chairman Dan Duthie noted that the Conservation Board is also planning a public relations campaign in the near future. The goal is to raise awareness among the Town’s residents about the critical issues of open space use and preservation as well as the economic impact of balancing land development with open space preservation. A pamphlet on Open Space which has been produced by the Conservation Board will be available shortly. The Conservation Board meets twice each month on Tues. nights at 7:30 pm. Potential members are encouraged to send a letter of interest to Michael Sweeton, the Town Supervisor, at the Town Hall, 132 Kings Highway, Warwick. Warwick Police Blotter B.A.C. following an incident on Little York Rd. He was released to reappear in Town Court. September 13 Wayne C. Mills, 43, of Greenwood Lake, was arrested on a warrant charging Assault 3rd, Endangering Welfare of Child 2nd and two counts of Harassment 2nd. He was arraigned by Hon. Barlet and remanded to the Orange County Jail on $375 bail. September 14 John Hoensch, 42, of Hewitt, N.J. was arrested and charged with Aggravated Unlicensed Operation 3rd following an incident on County Hwy. 1. He was released to reappear in Town Court. September 18 A 19-year-old male from Warwick, was arrested and charged with Operating a Motor Vehicle while Under the Influence of Drugs and Unlawful Possession of Marijuana following an incident State Hwy. 94. He was released to reappear in Town Court. September 19 Robert Cervone, 23, of Astoria, N.Y. was arrested and charged with Driving While Intoxicated and Over .08% B.A.C. following an incident on Colonial Ave. He was released to reappear in Village Court. September 16 A 17-year-old male from Warwick, was arrested and charged with Driving While Intoxicated and Over .08% Sean Murtagh, 22, of Warwick, was arrested and charged with Aggravated Unlicensed Operation 3rd following an incident on State Hwy. 94. He was released to reappear in Town Court. separates • dresses • lingerie • accessories Optimize Your Health through mind, body and spirit Achieve optimal wellness through the development of physical, emotional, psychological and behavioral health. tuesday friday saturday jockey hollow road warwick ny The Source of the Healing Arts 14 West Street, Warwick, NY 10990 • 845-986-1179 SUPERVISOR’S CORNER By Michael P. Sweeton Warwick Town Supervisor www.townofwarwick.org Orange County will hold a Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day on Sat., Oct. 2, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Orange County Fire Training Center Lane, (off 17A) in New Hampton. There is no cost to residents, but you are asked to pre-register at 291-2643 or 1-800-328-4808. Items for collection are computer monitors, TV sets, computer peripherals, batteries, anti freeze, transmission fluid, household chemicals and pesticides. Call 1-800-328-4808. I would like to remind residents that the Warwick Transportation System runs buses seven days a week to various locations within our Town as well as to Goshen, Monroe, Woodbury Commons, Blooming Grove, Washingtonville and Vails Gate. Three days a week an aid, Stanley Linton, rides the bus to assist our senior passengers as needed. This service is open to all residents at a one way fare of $1 or $.50 for senior citizens. For additional information or schedules please call the transportation office at 986-2877. Reminder to all Sportsmen: Last day to obtain Deer Management Permits for the 2004-05 deer hunting season is close of business on Oct. 1. The next regular meeting of the Town Board will be held on Thurs., Oct. 14 at 7:30 p.m. in the Warwick Town Hall, 132 Kings Highway. WARWICK VALLEY DISPATCH, SEPTEMBER 29, 2004 Village Board has Heavy Agenda By Eileen Patterson The Village Board of Trustees addressed several letters at the Sept. 20 meeting from concerned citizens asking for attention to various issues. A family living in the Village wrote to request reimbursement for a water filter which needed to be replaced as a result of the brown tinge recently discovered in the Village water system. Trustee Bill Iurato commented that if the Village paid $90 for this cartridge, it could expect that many more requests would be forthcoming. The Board decided to discuss the issue and respond to that family. The Orange County Health Department sent a survey on the Water System Capacity with a request that it be completed and returned. DPW Supervisor Steve Sisco acknowledged that he had also received the request and would complete the survey. A letter was received from the Orange County Water Authority advising that they had hired members of the Hudson Basin River Watch to perform stream bio-monitoring surveys; some of which will take place in Warwick. A group of residents living on Gordon Terrace sent a petition urging attention to a dangerous drainage ditch in their neighborhood. The letter described the drainage ditch as a health hazard to children playing in the area. Mayor Michael Newhard commented that he had inspected the drainage ditch with the Village Engineer and they determined that the ditch was not on Village property. The Board agreed to write a letter informing the property owner of their responsibility to correct the situation. Skateboarders have Rights, Too The final letter read into the record by Trustee Pascal was written by a mother in support of her teenage son who is interested in skateboarding. She explained, "My son and his friends are street skateboarders and they are good kids." She noted that the kids are teased by the idea that there is a skate park in the Village, but it is too small and rarely open. Her letter recounted recent events when the kids had their skateboard confiscated by the police because they were skating in parking lots and open areas in the Village. She asked for confirmation of her son’s claim that Mayor Newhard had given him permission to skate in the parking lots in the Village. She suggested designating a bike and skate lane within the Village which would create a place for the large group of people interested in these activities to enjoy their sport. The Mayor denied ever granting permission to anyone to skateboard in the parking lots, noting that they are private property and beyond his authority. "The skate park hours can be changed based on the response of the community," said Newhard. "It is one of the few municipally-run skate parts in Orange County and it is not too small. It was designed for use by skate boarders, inline skaters and BMX bike riders." The Board agreed the issue needs to be addressed. Being that Trustee Iurato is the Board liaison to the Village Parks and Recreation, the board asked that he organize a meeting and reach out through the schools to find out how best to manage and possibly change the skate park to make it more usable. New Firehouse Dedication The Raymond Hose Fire Company wrote to invite Mayor Michael Newhard and the Trustees to attend a formal dedication of their new firehouse on Oct. 10 at 1 p.m. on West Street. Motions There were several motions put forward to vote by the Board. A motion to begin asking for bids to add or repair sidewalks on Van Buren and Factory Streets was put on hold so that the Board can determine if the arrival of winter will interfere with the project. The bid process requires that the job be complete within 60 days of requesting bids. This system is in place to ensure timely completion of a publicly-funded project. The Board is concerned that if bids are requested this late in the year, a change in the weather will inhibit the completion of the project within 60 days and the funds would be lost. Mayor Newhard took advantage of Warwick resident and County Legislator, Mike Pillmeier’s attendance at the meeting to request that he investigate the possibility of the funds be carried over for use next year. Mr. Pillmeier promised to look into it and respond to the Board. 3 From The Mayor’s Office By Mayor Michael Newhard Village of Warwick New stop sign is in place on Forrester Ave. and Burt Place. Moshe Schwartzberg is New ZBA Chairman Two motions were on the agenda regarding personnel changes on the Zoning Board of Appeals. Current ZBA member, Moshe Schwartzberg was appointed Chairman to replace Henry DeVries who recently resigned and John Prego was appointed as a new member to the Zoning Board. Outstanding Bills Several motions were approved to pay outstanding bills or to approve projects. Green’s Lawn and Tree Service was awarded a repair project at the South Street Parking Lot. This comes as a result of a recent car accident causing damage to the parking lot. Green’s will be paid by the auto insurance company of the driver causing the damage. A $2,000 software purchase was approved to update the computer systems within the Village offices. Recently apprised that final drawings and documents are in the appropriate place, the Board approved final payment for the completion of the Reservoir Dredging project. www.villageofwarwick.org Applefest will be descending upon us this Sun., Oct. 3. Although many "locals" like to get out of town, it can be a fun day for the entire family. I am pleased to see a new comprehensive brochure as well as the return of "apple events," such as the Apple Pie Contest. Hopefully the weather will be with us. The Applefest hotline is 987-7430. The new brochure is available at the Chamber of Commerce at a cost of $1. Homecoming Parade is this Sat., Oct. 2. The parade will be at noon on Main Street. Come out and show your spirit and support for our schools. The Purple and Gold banners on Main Street are a visual way to recognize our community connection and pride toward our schools. Please remember school is open. Please obey speed limit regulations. Please be aware that there are new "stop signs" posted on Forester Avenue at the intersection of Burt Street and McFarland Drive. Warwick in Bloom continues to meet on a monthly basis. This is a great committee of volunteers. Anyone interested in participating, please call Heidi at 986-7210. Insect repellent is available at Village Hall during normal office hours for all Village residents. Please bring proof of residency. This is an Orange County sponsored program. Please remember the Village of Warwick has a leash law, and please respect your neighbor and neighborhood by curbing your dog. The next Village Board meeting is Mon., Oct. 4 at 7 p.m. at Village Hall. Extra Security In his report, Town of Warwick Police Chief Thomas McGovern informed the board that he has recently met with the organizers of both the Homecoming Parade on Oct. 2 and Applefest on Oct. 3. His staff is prepared for extra security required at these events. The Homecoming parade will start at approximately 11:45 a.m. near the intersection of Routes 17Aand 94, and proceed down Main St. The reviewing stand will be in front of the Warwick Valley Telephone building. The parade route will turn down Welling Place, onto Spring Street and West Street to the ending point at the High School. ‘Buckle-Up New York’ In addition, Chief McGovern informed the Board that Warwick Police are actively participating in "Buckle-Up New York," a program to ensure that all drivers are using seatbelts and sufficient child restraint devices. McGovern said that the officers will be stopping and ticketing drivers who are not in compliance with this law. Family Dentistry Eugene A. Tomosivitch, D.D.S Leonard G. Episcopio, D.D.S Stop Signs on Forrester Ave. The Chief also reminded the community that two new stop signs have been installed on Forester Avenue near the Park Avenue School. While police understand the newness of these signs, drivers who do not stop will be ticketed. • • • Children - A Specialty • State of the Art Dental Equipment and Diagnostic Tools Citizens Advisory Committee is Complete In his closing comments, Mayor Newhard announced that the search process to create his newly formed Citizens Advisory Committee is complete. The purpose of the committee is to extend his reach to hear about the needs of the community. The members, all of whom are Village residents, represent the diversity within the village including men and women; newcomers and life-long residents; retirees; stay at home moms and full-time professionals. 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Ketchum; by Eugene and Betty Jane Wright; and at the present by E. F. Wright. Second-class postage is paid at Warwick, N.Y. Postmaster: send address changes to The Warwick Valley Dispatch, P.O. Box 594, Editors Note: As of press time no letters to the editor were received. We encourage our readers to share their points of view with The Dispatch. Applefest continued from page 1 Rides at Stanley-Demming As a special treat the Warwick Valley Community Center will sponsor Applefest Eve on Sat, Oct. 2 at Stanley Deming Park. It is a great opportunity to enjoy all of the Applefest rides and games and avoid the crowds on Sunday. As an added bonus to those who attend on Sat. from 4 p.m. – 10 p.m., there is a pay-one-price special of $10. Favorite rides will include the Scrambler, Ferris Wheel, Slides, the Whip and Fire Engines. Food and games of skill will also be available at an additional charge. Parking is available at nearby Park Avenue Elementary School. Proceeds from Applefest Eve benefit the Warwick Valley Community Center. For more information call the WVCC at 986-6422. Apple Pie Contest Rules Don’t forget to submit your delicious apple pie recipes. You must be at the tent in front of Kuiken Brothers Lumber between 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. The judging will be completed by 1 p.m. and the pies will be sold by the slice upon the completion of judging. The contest rules are a 3x5 index card must be taped onto the bottom of the pie plate with the following information: Name and phone number, type of apples used and ingredients. Junior entries are up to the age of 16 and senior entries are from the age 17 and up. Warwick Grove continued from page 1 throughout the culvert system and keep the habitat hospitable to the species. Other species that will benefit from this design include the blue spotted salamander and the wood turtle. "They took responsibility to protect the environment very seriously," said Dr. Klemens. "If you care about community it’s a logical solution to care about the environment." In fact, Dr. Klemens was so pleased with the design solutions proposed by Warwick Grove, that he presented them at the New England Governor's Conference as an example on how to preserve habitats. The "Leyland Bridge" has raised the bar on the New York State standard for endangered species protection. This story is typical of a company that goes above and beyond in design and distinction. Warwick Grove is the newest project from Leyland Alliance, the people who brought our community such distinctive neighborhoods as Horizon Woods, Horizon Farms and Covered Bridge Estates. Designed as a "Traditional Neighborhood," Warwick Grove will house 215 families where at least one owner is 55 or older. The community will consist of 154 single family homes, 31 townhouses and 30 elevated condominium apartments, beautifully situated around the neighborhood center with meeting space, fitness spa, swimming pool, courtyard and common building. So as not to impact the already crowded Warwick School District, children under 18 are not allowed to permanently reside in Warwick Grove. "This is a community for Baby-Boomers," said Carole Rogers, Director of Sales for Warwick Grove. "These are working, active people looking for a special community." The style of homes was planned as painstakingly as the design of the community. Using an authentic style of architecture, five floor plans with 23 different exterior elevations were chosen for the early phases of the neighborhood. Care will be taken to ensure diversity amongst the homes and avoid a "cookie cutter" look. The homes will be arranged with front porches facing community walkways and intimate lanes. "This is a community designed to be inclusive, not exclusive in nature. It is not gated. It celebrates the public areas and promotes casual encounters. The Neighborhood Square is the heart and soul of Warwick Grove," said Monica Quigley, Vice President Sales and Marketing for Leyland Alliance LLC. The Warwick Grove Showcase, located at 48 Main Street, will open its doors to the public on Oct. 2, and local Realtors will get a sneak preview during a Broker's Tour on Thurs., Sept. 30. The Showcase will allow visitors to take a self-guided tour of the proposed community complete with photographs, scale models and design drawings. Manning the showcase with Carole Rogers will be Johanna DeSanto, Sales Associate, Sally Ann Cupertino, New Home Coordinator and Helen Janisch, Sales and Marketing Assistant. The Warwick Valley Dispatch is Available Online! You can use the internet to read a free electronic version of our Newspaper. Visit www.warwickinfo.net, and click on the Warwick Valley Dispatch link. You will be taken to a preview page of the current weekly edition, available for download in Adobe PDF format. WARWICK VALLEY DISPATCH, SEPTEMBER 29, 2004 New Officers Elected by Warwick Conservancy Trustees 5 It’s Back-to-School & Business for Warwick School Board By Colleen McAvey Professor Andrew "Andy" McLaughlin William (Bill) Olsen and Professor Andrew (Andy) McLaughlin have been elected to lead the Board of Directors of the Warwick Conservancy, Inc. (WCI), Warwick’s own local land trust, as president and vice president, respectively. Charles Gilmore is the new treasurer and Diana Boernstein remains as the Board’s secretary. All are sitting trustees and the new postings became effective on July 15. The Conservancy works closely with other land trusts, non-profit community organizations and municipal entities in the area to achieve its goals, but is the only independent non-profit organization directly concerned solely with preserving Warwick’s natural resources, open spaces and rural character. Both the new president and vice president hold doctoral degrees: Olsen’s is in microbiology and biochemistry, and McLaughlin’s in philosophy. Both of them, in their training and current experience, are particularly well situated to understand and evaluate the challenges facing Warwick’s natural environment. Prof. McLaughlin’s expertise encompasses the philosophical, political and ethical aspects of humans in their interface with nature, and has written extensively on these subjects. Bill Olsen, who was awarded his PhD by Michigan State University, has spent time at MIT’s Department of Biology & Chemistry and the prestigious Max Planck Institute for Biochemistry in Munich, Germany. He recently retired as Senior Research and Development Scientist with International Paper in Tuxedo, where he was responsible for new technologies worth millions of dollars to the firm. "I intend, with the able assistance of our dedicated trustees, to build the programs of the Conservancy so that we will be a proactive conservation force rather than only reacting to the most pressing situations," Olsen says. "The outgoing president, Cushman May, has my deep admiration and respect for the excellent job he has done in helping to grow the organization from its infancy." "We are poised now to develop a more sophisticated approach to the problems of land conservation which will include forming closer liaisons with more established land trusts, foundations and other environmental organizations to learn from William "Bill" Olsen them and cooperate with them in mutually beneficial programs. We are very fortunate to have as WCI officers, among others, Professor McLaughlin, with his wide knowledge of ecology and preservation and Diana Boernstein, with her keen legal expertise on the team, who will be invaluable to bring us to the next step in our efforts." Charles (Chuck) Gilmore, the new Treasurer and a retired telecommunications executive was lauded by the outgoing president, Cushman May. "Charles worked with us in the final days of our Hallowed Ground fundraising drive. His managerial, project and planning skills have been, and will be, of great importance to the Conservancy as we continue to grow and take on more complex projects," said May, who will remain on the board as a trustee. Just last year, as a relatively new and untested group, the Conservancy raised the substantial funds locally needed to purchase the Village’s new Hallowed Ground Park at Forester Ave. and Galloway Rd., which had been threatened with development. The Conservancy now holds the conservation easement on the property, ensuring that it will remain forever green and the title to the property is in the name of the Village of Warwick. The park, once the cemetery of the first Old Baptist Meeting House and across the road from the greater portion of that historical cemetery, is situated at a key visual entrance to Warwick on Route 17A. The Warwick Conservancy (www.warwickconservancy.org) welcomes your participation as a conservation easement grantor, program volunteer, or as a financial underwriter. The WCI ensures the preservation of Warwick’s open spaces by creating and holding conservation easements on properties independently of government and private interests, and in perpetuity. The trustees are eager to reach out to local citizens who have expertise in the field of land conservation and welcome their input. If you would like more information on conservation easements or other programs of the Conservancy, or if you would like to volunteer or contribute funds, please contact Bill Olsen at 845988-5299, or mail your tax deductible contributions to WCI, PO Box 1277, Warwick NY 10990. The Warwick Valley School District held their regular meeting on Mon., Sept. 13 at the Dorothy C. Wilson Education Center in Warwick. Superintendent Dr. Joseph Natale reported a smooth start to the new school year and that there was no significant increase in enrollment. Dr. Natale also indicated that he went to every school in the district and noted the enthusiasm amongst the students and staff. Summer Construction has been completed with all the work being done on time. Windows were replaced at Kings Elementary School and an energy performance contract is in place to save money over the coming years. The summer enrichment program was an outstanding success. Another tremendous success was the Middle School, Job Shadowing Program, which is slated for eighth graders with the theory of "Life Beyond School." Students were allowed to ‘shadow’ people at work and this program had positive feedback. The Board also wished to praise and thank the custodial staff for their continued efforts and hard work to have the schools in top shape for the children. Resignation & Appointments A motion was made to accept with regret the resignation of Barbara Ressegue, Colleen Monahan as School Monitor, and Michael Gardina from the position of Middle School Assistant Principal. The following were approved appointments: Roberta Brown, Teacher Aide; Theresa McGill, Teacher Aide; Sherri Burger, School Bus Monitor; Janet Lsen, School Monitor; Janet Revels, School Monitor; Gerald Mullarkey, School Bus Driver; and Patricia Milhaven, Food Service Helper; plus the following substitute support staff: Rosemarie Bugasch, Adriana Camargo, Ana Mitchell, and Stephanie Beach. New Director of Mathematics for $93K Approval was given that the position of Director of Mathematics, Science and Occupational Studies, K-12, established at the Board Meeting on June 9, 2003, be rescinded and a new motion was made and approved for the following position to be established effective Sept. 13, 2004: Director of Mathematics and Business Education K-12 Tenure Area, Director of Mathematics and Business Education K12. It was also approved, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, that Christina DeClary be appointed to a three-year probationary position in the tenure area of Director of Mathematics and Business Education at a salary of $93,000 (prorated). Certification status: NY, Permanent, School District Administrator. OCTOBER is BreastCancer Awareness Month As part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Seely & Durland is offering free educational tools and reminders that the best protection is early detection. You’re invited to stop by and pick up a self-exam reminder, monthly planner and more. Just look for the pink basket in the lobby. And, if you’ve over 35, don’t forget to schedule your baseline mammogram, if you’re over 40, remember your annual mammogram. Seely & Durland is celebrating their 70th Anniversary serving the community. They offer insurance for group health, life, disability income and long term care, along with home, auto and business. sponsored by The Durland Agencies INSURANCE www.seely–durland.com (845) 986-1177 13 Oakland Ave Warwick, NY 6 WARWICK VALLEY DISPATCH, SEPTEMBER 29, 2004 Senator Morahan Speaks to Seward Students New York State Senator Thomas P. Morahan visited S.S. Seward Institute in Florida on Tues., Sept. 21, giving a lesson on civic education to the seventh and eighth grade Social Studies classes. The Senator spoke for approximately an hour, talking to the students about his job and their responsibilities as citizens, as well as answering questions from students. Senator Morahan was invited to speak by S.S. Seward’s Middle School Social Studies teachers Mark Stewart, Tim Smith and Ed Holst as part of America’s Legislators Backto-School Week, a nation-wide program that brings state legislators into the schools to speak with future voters about the legislative process. Over 2,500 Republican and Democrat state lawmakers nationwide visited local schools to promote democracy. Village of Florida By Mayor Jim Pawliczek Senator Thomas Morahan speaks to seventh and eighth graders at S.S. Seward Institute. Florida School Board Welcomes New Teachers By Colleen McAvey The Florida School Board held their regular meeting on Thurs., Sept. 23 at the Golden Hill Elementary School cafeteria. Following an Executive Session the regular meeting was called to order. New staff and faculty members were welcomed by the Board. New teachers present were: Heather Bolsenbroer – Hearing Impaired; Dennis Bogman – Earth Science; Joan Kreckel – Spanish & English as a Second Language; Jennifer Sirico – Health/Phys. Ed.; Mark Visconti – Music; Nancy Ziegelbauer – Math; and Steve Petrisko – Adm. Internship. A motion was approved to hire Thomas Associates to do a site feasibility study for future land acquisition. Budget Transfers, in the amount of $35,227.51 was also approved. A motion to create the position of Information Technology Coordinator for the 2004-05 school year was approved at a stipend of $2,500 and the appointment of Carol Potash to that position was also approved. Catherine Greiner was reappointed as a Speech/Language Therapist, from a part-time to a full-time status. This probationary appointment will be effective from Sept. 9, 2004 to Sept. 26, 2006 and the salary will be based upon Step 9 of the Master’s Schedule ($55,075). The following appointments as Substitute Teachers were approved: Lynda Fullam, Lori Balacky, Meghan Noonan, and Michael Lopez. Arlene Gioia was approved as a Home Tutor. The following Administrative / Management employees were approved to receive a four (4) percent increase for the 2004-05 academic year: Paula Baker – Director of Instructional Support; Lisa Tiger, Director of Special Programs; Clement Ceccarelli – MS/HS Principal; Ronald DePace, Elementary Principal; Susan Moore – MS/HS Assistant Principal; Howard Cohen – Business Assistant; Diane Shuback – District Treasurer; Dan Maguire – Food Service Director; Janine Shanley – Account Clerk; Lori Stevens – Senior Payroll Clerk; Leta Jagielski – District Clerk; and Helen Arena – Secretary to Superintendent. S.S. Seward's Homecoming Schedule On Oct. 2, S.S. Seward is having their Annual Homecoming. The day begins with a float parade at 12 noon to proceed down the Main Street of Florida. At 1:30 p.m. the Booster Club is holding a soccer skills competition for all age groups from 5-13 at the soccer fields. At 2 p.m. the Lady Spartans will play a soccer game against Tuxedo. Following the girls’ game the boys will play their soccer game also against Tuxedo. Everyone is invited to come out and support the students at S. S. Seward and cheer on the teams. Scheuermann Farm & Greenhouses OCHS ORCHARD Route 94 • Warwick NY • (845)986-1591 • Daily Hours, 9-6 Specializing in Homegrown & Local Produce PICK YOUR OWN APPLES PLUMS • PUMPKINS APPLES: GALA• CORTLAND HONEY CRISP • JONAMAC • MCINTOSH New Homemade Ice Cream & Snack Bar Thank-Yous Are the Order of the Week When you visit our new park at Glenmere Lake, you will notice six new picnic tables. These tables were built by Florida Troop 44, supervised by David Kelemen, son of Tom and Pat of 23 Maple Street. This undertaking was David’s Eagle Scout project. His scoutmaster is Vincent Rutkowski. Thank you scouts and leaders. In the near future, you will be seeing a new garbage truck about town. This is due to the efforts of Senator Tom Morahan, which enabled our village to obtain a grant of $125,000. Thank you Senator Morahan. The Village received notice from Orange County Community Development that we will be receiving $75,000 toward the cost of replacing the water line on Wheeler Road from Highland Avenue toward Dussenbury Road. Work will commence in 2005. Because we were successful in keeping expenses for the parkland under budget, our original grant of $75,000 was reduced to $34,200. On Oct. 2 a "Memory Walk" for the benefit of the Alzheimers’ Association starts at 10 a.m. at the Orange County Residential Facility. All walkers and sponsors are encouraged to participate. The Florida Fun Festival Committee has planned a gathering to honor the 2004 Citizens of the Year and other award recipients, to take place on Sat., Oct. 9 at the Walter Sturr Park beginning at 3 p.m. A chicken barbecue follows recognition ceremonies. You can buy a ticket from any committee member or you may stop in at Village Hall. The cost is $10 per person. There is no cost to children six years of age and under. FRESH BAKED PIES & DONUTS ON WEEKENDS Vegetables in Season: Homegrown Tomatoes • Winter Squash • Pears •Summer Squash • Corn • Onions • Beets • Lettuce • Carrots Peanut Butter Almond & Cashew Butter • Sauces • Dressings • Eggs Available in our Road Stand: Jams, Jellies & Many Condiments ‘To Tickle Your Tummy’ Fresh Produce • Mums Ornamental Cabbage & Kale Full Line of Pumpkins & Fall Ornamentals Stop in and see us at 73 Little York Road, just off County Route 1, Pine Island, NY (845) 258-4221 WARWICK VALLEY DISPATCH, SEPTEMBER 29, 2004 7 Start Your Holiday Season ‘Winding Through Warwick’ It may seem a bit early to start thinking about Christmas and the upcoming holiday season but tickets to the annual "Winding Through Warwick" Holiday House Tour and Festival of Trees are extremely limited and it’s not too early to register. Mark your calendars. This year’s special holiday season event will be held on Sat., Dec. 4, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. As part of a leisurely self guided tour, ticket holders will have an opportunity to view some of Warwick’s charming and unique homes ranging from the historic and traditional to contemporary and all superbly decorated for the season. A "Winding Through Warwick" tour map will also point out some special stops in this picturesque community. In addition to discovering interesting decorating ideas during the house tour, everyone is also invited to the "Festival of Trees," an amazing assortment of decorated holiday trees on display from Nov. 20 to Dec.12 in the lobby of Mount Alverno Center. And visitors will have an opportunity to purchase any of the trees through silent auction bidding. Proceeds from the annual "Winding Through Warwick" Holiday House Tour and Festival of Trees will be used to purchase new equipment, provide community healthcare programs and make vital improvements at St. Anthony Community Hospital, Mount Alverno Center and Schervier Pavilion. All of these facilities are located on the Warwick Healthcare Campus of the Bon Secours Charity Health System. Sponsorship and program/tour map advertising opportunities are also available at this time. Businesses, organizations and individuals are encouraged to participate. For information on sponsorship packages, program/tour map advertising or to learn how your home can be featured on the tour, contact Rudy Breedy, director of development, 987-5676. Members of the Holiday House Tour and Festival of Trees Planning Committees – From left, Co-Chair Marge KingPorter, Deborah Krol, Claire Gabelmann, Terry Quint, Bonni Masi Oswald, Rudy J. Breedy and Jessica Gehrlein. Not present for the photo were Leah Cerkvenik, executive vice president Warwick Healthcare Campus; Co-Chair Clara Chudow, M.D., Jean Ciampo, Margarita Cortes, Kathie Deak, Dolores Freed, Mary Gener, Kathleen Kiernan, Jane Maddis, Maureen Mueller, Cathy Nagel, Ann Lombardi-Nathan, Amy Steinberg and Ronald Sztyndor "We wish to thank all the members of this year’s Holiday House Tour and Festival of Trees Planning Committees for their dedication and hard work," said Leah Cerkvenik, executive vice president/administrator of St. Anthony Community Hospital. "And we thank all our ‘Winding Through Warwick’ sponsors and ticket holders in advance for supporting this event and thereby helping us provide the best possible healthcare in our community." Tickets for the House Tour are $25 and include a continental breakfast. Availability is limited. Call 987-5676. Blood Donation Saves a Young Mothers’ Life Kelly Fedrizzi with her two beautiful children: Peter, 6 and Travis, 4, believes she owes her life and the lives of her children to the generosity of blood donors. "If it was not for the generosity of people who donate blood," said Kelly Fedrizzi, "my husband, Mark, would be a widower without children." Fortunately, Fedrizzi, who suffers from ITP (idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura), a low platelet disorder, is alive and well. She is also the mother of two healthy and active boys; Peter, 6, and Travis, 4. Fedrizzi, a part time staff member at Schervier Pavilion, a skilled nursing facility on the Warwick Campus of Bon Secours Charity Health System, gave birth to both sons at St. Anthony Community Hospital (SACH). Because of her disease, she said that she was considered a high-risk patient and that giving birth would pose a serious danger to both her and her baby. Fedrizzi credits the excellent care she received at the hospital and from the physicians at Community OB/GYN Associates for the successful births. She is especially grateful to the donors who supplied the extraordinary amount of blood needed to produce the immunoglobulin infusions that raised her platelet count to a safe level. "Without these donors," she said, "I wouldn’t be here and my boys might not be here. I’m telling this story to put Pennings Will Spook Even the Bravest Last year if you survived Pennings Haunted House experience you may again be so lucky. This year’s haunted house is better than ever, packed with more spinetingling spook to scare the living daylights out of you! Experience the haunted house at night during special hours on Oct. 16 and 23 from 7 – 10 p.m. The $10 admission includes the haunted house, night hayride, apple cider, homemade apple cider donuts and admission to the mindscape tunnel. Even if you are not enticed to walk through the all new haunted house, there will be tons of ongoing activities for the whole family. U-Pick Apples & Pumpkins The fun truly begins at Pennings with u-pick apples and pumpkins. Special Weekend Activities During weekends and special events, children can enjoy both tractor and pony rides, face painting, the mindscape tunnel, inflatable farm train, scarecrow making and so much more. Kiddie Korral, Barnyard Buddies & More The children always enjoy feeding the barnyard buddies and playing in the kiddie korral. The picnic area is perfect for the all to enjoy lunch. Fresh Baked Treats Whether you're looking for a special dessert, a breakfast treat, or everyday snacks, the bakery at Pennings will have just what you need and more. Pennings Farm Market and Orchards are located on Rt. 94 in Warwick. Visit: http://www.penningsfarmmarket.com or http://www.penningsorchard.com for details. a face on the urgent need for blood and to encourage people to come to our hospital’s blood drive." The SACH Community Blood Drive is scheduled for Wed., Sept. 29 from 2 p.m. - 7 p.m. The drive is in partnership with Community Blood Services, the hospital's primary blood supply provider. Anyone in good health, 17- 75 years old and weighing over 110 lbs. can donate. You must bring ID with you and should eat a good meal prior to donating. For more information or to schedule an appointment call St. Anthony laboratory at (845) 987-5155 or 5153. Registration will be in the hospital lobby and donations will take place in the "Bloodmobile" in the front parking lot. "There is a significant ongoing need for blood and blood products and there is no substitute for human blood," said Leah Cerkvenik, RN, executive vice president/administrator of St. Anthony Community Hospital. "We thank, in advance, all those who are willing to help solve this urgent need by donating their blood on Sept. 29. Everyone expects blood to be available when we need it and we should all be willing to make sure that it is." 8 WARWICK VALLEY DISPATCH, SEPTEMBER 29, 2004 Warwick High School Class of 1974 Reunion The Warwick Valley High School class of 1974 held its 30th reunion on Sept. 4 at the Warwick Country Club. At the reunion 47 of the 198 classmates attended the gathering with people coming from as far away as Ohio and California. Of course, there were many local residents in attendance as well, such as Warwick Town Supervisor, Michael Sweeton and his wife Deborah; Warwick Police Chief, Tom McGovern; Warwick Attorney Doug Stage; and Stuart Durland from Seeley and Durland to name a few. Prizes were given to the graduates for various categories. Kathy Croke Clarke won for "the most kids" - she has six children including nine-year-old twins and is also a grandmother. Sarah Dunn Addison won for "the most grandchildren." Donna Montouri Whitaker was recognized for "traveling the furthest." These classmates and their spouses are having a great time: (front row from left) Donna Montouri Whitaker, Ellen Berry, and Stephanie Pennings Yungman; (back row) Mike Berry, John Egan, Sharon Cahill Zeien, and Michael O'Neill. Larry Mege and Joe Walter. Doug Stage leads the conga line. Kathy Kowaleski, Mark Meduski and Cheryl Crabtree Woentz. John Pennings (center) with Dan and Sue Toner. Paulette Wilk Rudy and Joe Walter. John Van Duynhoven (foreground) with Terry and Aggie Van Strander, who were acknowledged for being married the longest. Pictures Anyone! – Warwick Police Chief Tom McGovern. Sarah Dunn Addison and her husband, John, won for the most grandchildren. WARWICK VALLEY DISPATCH, SEPTEMBER 29, 2004 9 High School Meistersingers Hit High Note! The 2003-2004 Warwick Valley High School Meistersingers and their director Lois Heller during the taping of their audition for the Disney Honors 2005 festival. - Photo provided by L. Heller. Under the talented leadership of Lois Heller, the Warwick Valley High School Meistersingers will be attending and performing at the "invitation only" Disney Honors 2005 festival that showcases the nation’s premier high school choral ensembles, concert bands and orchestras. Directed by Mrs. Heller, the Meistersingers is a select, a cappella group of only the finest voices at Warwick Valley High School. Having received several superior and/or outstanding ratings at state events, the Meistersingers were nominated last May by the New York Music Educators Association to apply to the festival. Based on their musical and artistic excellence and their taped submission, the Meistersingers were selected by a Disney Honors panel from among the top-ranked choral groups across the country to be invited to this upcoming festival Apr. 20 – 24. These dedicated and artistic high school vocalist will have the opportunity to present an outstanding performance for a nationally recognized adjudication panel. Following each performance, adjudicators will conduct Life Is But A Dance By Sharon & Gary Newton Many wander through life believing that their daily existence is a series of disconnected thoughts, feelings, actions and events. In reality we are very much the product of an orchestra of parts: physical parts, emotional parts, mental parts and spiritual parts, all participating in a neverending, ever-evolving choreography of beliefs, attitudes and behaviors, a choreographed dance. If you listen to how children laugh and cry, without even seeing them you instantly know which are yours because you know the patterns of their giggles and sobs. Perhaps you recognize when your partner is one aisle over in the store because you are instantly tuned to the rhythm of his sneeze or the cadence of her walk. You, too, have your own natural rhythm, your own natural dance, that helps make you uniquely special. Life is but a dance - a boundaryless soup of rhythms and tempos. Sharon’s Story My own emotional and physical rhythm came from losing my younger brother and from the daily excruciating pain I had from injuries to my leg and the resulting major operations. I got up from my desk and left my job because of the intense pain - never to return. My emotional rhythm resulted from physical and mental abuse from my first husband of just four months and the divorce I quickly sought, and from losing everything I owned and escaping with my life during a major gas pipeline explosion to the unsuccessful attempts at pregnancy in my current marriage - even with the help of a respected fertilization clinic. On top of all that I was seeing a therapist for post-traumatic stress and pain management and another therapist for marriage counseling, meanwhile managing four concurrent law suits related to some of the above. All of which happened in a four year period. There was never enough space between them to process any single one of them, running from doctor to doctor, attorney to attorney and trauma to trauma with no apparent end in sight. I sunk! And, I sunk deep into a dark, suicidal depression. My rhythm became yelling and screaming at my husband, hating my body, putting myself down, saying things like, "I am not good enough and no one loves me! I can’t move because my leg hurts too bad. Why trust anything or anyone? I’ve been a victim all my life and it’s never gonna end - it’s their fault. Why am I so depressed? Why live – I can end this pain tonight with a knife!" I was in my drama and I truly believed that the drama and the pain were all there was. And that was my truth until I eventually learned to put my emotions and physical pain into a dance - in my dance, even though I did not know the steps. It didn’t matter, I just kept moving and letting my emotions flow into the dance. Issues of abandonment and trust came up. I could feel some kind of energy moving inside of me and around me. The energy and the music kept me moving. My body was moving in ways I didn’t think it could. At some point, I heard an inner voice say to me "You don’t need to live up to other people’s expectations anymore. Trust and love yourself and no one can abandon you." After my dance I sat down and cried from my soul. There were tears of freedom, tears for honoring my dance and tears for having compassion for myself in ways I never did before. I knew I no longer had any reason for putting myself down and I could finally move beyond my daily thoughts of suicide. I now move to a new rhythm and I created a new dance. I gave myself that gift and I want to share it with others. So I began playing with the idea and it eventually blossomed into a rhythmic dance movement workshop called Dances Beyond Boundaries, born of my own pain and limitations. personal feedback clinics with each group. In addition, these extraordinary students will have the special opportunity to attend one-hour master classes, a special Disney Seminar, and a themed evening social event where they can meet other talented musicians from across the country. The festival concludes with a semi-formal gala event where each ensemble is recognized and presented with the Disney Honors Award. Superintendent of the Warwick Valley Central School District, Dr. Joseph L. Natale said, "We’re very proud of the achievements of the Meistersingers and their outstanding director Lois Heller. We are all excited about this honored educational opportunity for these outstanding students." The Meistersingers will be holding several fundraising events to help cover most, if not all, of the costs of transportation to and attendance at the festival. For their first fundraiser, members are selling the ever-popular Entertainment Book 2005. At $27 each (payable to Warwick Valley High School Chorus), these thick, couponladen books offer discounts at merchants throughout our tri-county area as well as nationwide outlets, too. For their second fundraiser they will be singing at this year’s Applefest in Warwick, Sun., Oct. 3. Various a cappella groups will work different sections of the town to sing "apple"-related songs at merchants’ doorsteps. Donations will be graciously accepted at that time or at the contact information noted above. For information on the Meistersingers, please contact Lois Heller, Vocal Director for the Warwick Valley High School Meistersingers. Dances Beyond Boundaries, a Workshop Dances Beyond Boundaries is a shamanic healing journey that can help you move beyond the habitual patterns that hold you back. In this workshop you will move, dance, sweat and grow to a blend of indigenous music, exotic colors and harka energy, all within a Native American medicine wheel. Learn to trans- fer your negative energy back into the universe by leaving it in the dance and explore the connections between old wounds and new empowering ways of being. Renovate your old dance into a new one, creating a new way of moving forward through life. For more information, call 845-4693013, ext. 101. 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To register for a course, contact the Village College by calling 986-8526 or by emailing [email protected]. Unless otherwise noted, a donation of $60 is requested for each course. Look for Village College brochures at various stores in the Village of Warwick and surrounding areas. Everyone is welcome. The Singing Voice: This course, taught by a professional singer, will help you train your voice and enhance your pleasure in singing. Topics covered will include: vocal production and good vocal health; music theory and music history; and performance techniques. For beginning singers of all ages this course is offered by Kathryn Alicia Tate on four Mondays - Oct. 4- 25, 7:30-9:00 p.m. at Christ Church. Computer Security & the Small Business: Do you know who or what has entered your machine uninvited? You lock the doors to your house, you lock your car, but are you locking the door to your computer? In a computer jargon-free seminar you will learn practical, no nonsense procedures and techniques—for low or no cost—that can help protect your business from harm. Topics will include: dealing with spam, virus and malware; business continuity planning; disaster recovery; and the real day-to-day threats to the small business computer. This course is offered by David R. Hibbeln on four Thursdays, Oct. 7-28, 7:30-9 p.m. at the Albert Wisner Library. Symbols of Death and the Afterlife: A Walking Tour of the Warwick Cemetery: Take an autumn afternoon stroll through the Warwick Cemetery. Learn about grave-markers, both ancient and modern, and the beliefs represented in the carving and sculpture that adorns our local graves. Some tales of local history - including a few famous Warwick hauntings - may also be part of this Halloween treat. Offered by the Rev. J. Scott Barker on Sat., Oct. 30, 4 6 p.m. at the Warwick Cemetery. Cost $10. The End of Frustration for Artists and Entrepreneurs: Say good-bye to the frustration of having one of the best kept secrets and answer the question, "Why don’t more people buy from me?" This four-week course will cover marketing, competition, technology and customer service. Offered by Joseph Murtagh on four Tuesdays, Oct. 5 - 26, 7:30 – 9 p.m. at the OCCF Seligman Property in Sugar Loaf. Stirring the Imagination by Working with Natural Forms: With the help of natural form materials and simple construction techniques, participants explore that place between logic and chaos as they broaden and refine their capacity to "speak" with objects. In each meeting, there are design exercises with natural forms, demonstrations of techniques, short discussion and slides. Course is based on Dan Mack’s The Wayward Artist (on how to develop the creative process by working with natural materials), and is rooted in Carl Jung’s concept of the Active Imagination and its elaboration by James Hillman, Thomas Moore and others developing "the poetic basis of the mind." Offered by Daniel Mack for 12 sessions, Mon. & Wed. 7 - 8:30 p.m., Oct. 5 – Nov. 10, Daniel Mack Studio in Warwick. Cost $180 plus materials and limited to 10 people. Paris - As If You Lived There: Whether you’ve been to Paris many times, or are planning a trip there, or simply dream of going one day, share an evening with two Paris insiders as they reveal some of the secret charms of the City of Light: little-known neighborhoods, undiscovered bistros, and off-the-beaten-track activities. A bit of Paris right here in Warwick. Offered by Geoffrey and Carole Howard on Sun., Oct. 17 from 7 - 9 p.m., at the Albert Wisner Library. Cost $20. Great BIG Books - The Man Without Qualities: Still intending to read those great classics you always meant to read? Here’s your chance! This course will meet once a month to read the big books. The first series took up Marcel Proust’s In Search of Lost Time (or Remembrance of Things Past), working through all seven volumes. The next book is Robert Musil’s magnificent masterpiece, The Man Without Qualities. Subsequent series will include: MobyDick by Herman Melville; Don Quixote by Miguel Cervantes; and others. Offered by Paul Kane on Sundays once a month (first session, Oct. 10), 7:30 - 9 p.m. at the Albert Wisner Library. Theatre Workshop: Increase your confidence in speaking in front of an audience or courtroom or on the stage. Learn to put all inhibitions aside and learn techniques that really work. Everything is conducted through theatre games, improv, monologues and scene study. This course, which is offered by Cindy Diskin Emmerich, is relaxing, exciting and loads of fun. For both beginners and experienced actors as well on four Tuesdays, Oct. 5 - 26, 7 – 9 p.m. at the Warwick Community Center. WVHS Homecoming Set for Oct. 2 Warwick Valley High School’s Annual Homecoming Parade will be held on Sat., Oct. 2 at 12 noon. The parade will involve both Town and Village limits, and will begin at the school’s bus garage, continue down County Rte. 1 to Rte. 94, and will then travel on Rte. 94 to Walsh’s Restaurant. At this point, students who are walking in the parade will join the parade (this may take five minutes). The parade will then proceed up Main Street and make a left onto Welling Place and stop at the lower parking lot at CVS. A reviewing stand will be located in front of WVT Communications on Main Street for guests and judges. This event will be preceded by a Pep Rally on Fri., Oct. 1 at 6:30 p.m. on the High School Football Field. Florida Artist to Show Work Dirk Van Oostendorp of Florida will have his artwork on display from Oct. 3 – Nov. 2 at Orange Hall Galleries as part of a "Four Men" art show. Dirk, who was a Seaman on tugs in the Hudson River and New York Harbor for many years, is known for his paintings of the farmlands in Florida and Warwick as well as tugboats and ships. On various occasions, Dirk has given free demonstrations to students at Pine Island Elementary School. His works are all done in oils and will be displayed as Hudson Valley Scenes. As part of the venue for the "Four Men's Artworks," there will be four art shows by four individuals of distinctly different styles, but a similar theme – landscapes. Besides Dirk Van Oostendorp, Peter Krobath of Monroe will be showing works in oils and watercolors in The Waning of Seasons. His works are so representational that often they are mistaken as photographs. Some of his works are done in a pointillism style. Completing the four man show is John Vriesema of Richfield Springs, NY, formerly of Westtown and Robert Lewis Hoover of Searsville, Town of Crawford. The Opening Reception for all four shows is scheduled for Sun., Oct. 3 from 1 to 3:30 p.m. The exhibit and reception, which is part of the Lyceum Series of Events at Orange County Community College, is free and open to the public. Orange Hall, which is universally accessible, is located at the corner of Wawayanda and Grandview Avenues in Middletown. For more information call (845) 341-4891. Old barn on Kocot Farm. Don’t Miss the ‘Gospel Explosion’ The Union AME Church in Warwick is having a "Gospel Explosion" to raise funds for a new church. The event, which promises to be both fun and inspiring, is on Sat., Oct. 2 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Paramount Theatre, 17 South St. in Middletown. Tickets are $20 and are available at Juss Cutz Barber Shop in Florida (651-2889) or Gloria’s Total Beauty Salon (469-3686). For more information visit www.unionamechurch.org. Hammer To Camera A photographic exhibit by Leonard Silver Opening Reception Saturday, October 2nd 6:00-8:30 pm 40 Main Street Warwick, NY 10990 845-986-9500 www.portofcall.net • Unique Home Furnishings The exhibit will be on view October 1-31st Open Daily Gallery Hours: 10AM - 6PM, Mon - Sat 11AM - 5PM, Sun • Bedding • Tabletop • Gifts • Art Gallery • Frame Shop WARWICK VALLEY DISPATCH, SEPTEMBER 29, 2004 The Play’s the Thing at the Library If you love the theater and enjoy reading plays the Albert Wisner Public Library invites you to join a play reading of "The Golden Ladder" by local playwright Donna Spector on Oct. 27 at 7 p.m. The play will be read aloud by those in attendance who wish to participate. Spector will attend the reading and be on hand for a discussion of her play afterward. Please register for this program by phone at 986-1047 or stop by the Reference Desk at the library. Copies of the play will be available at the Reference Desk on Oct. 1. This semi-autobiographical comedy/drama is an exploration of the difficulties many people experience when they come from families torn by religious and ethnic differences. In an effort to come to some understanding of her identity, Catherine, in her early 30's, recalls her confused childhood and adolescence stemming from her Protestant mother's denial that her father is Jewish and her father's struggle to give up his spiritual heritage to please his wife. The play was produced Off-Broadway at Players Theatre on MacDougal Street in NYC in 2002. It is included in "Women Playwrights: Best Plays of 2002." Senior Focus Programs The library will also offer a new series of programs for and about senior citizens this fall. The series is titled Senior Focus with three programs planned. The first program, Arthritis: Alternative Approaches to Preventing and Relieving Joint Diseases will be presented on Oct. 18, at 1 p.m. Over 50 million Americans suffer with joint disease. This presentation educates the audience about what arthritis is, who is susceptible to arthritis, what causes it, how to relieve it and steps to prevent it. The speaker will be Maryann McQuillen, Dr. of Chiropractic. On Oct. 25, at 2 p.m. Bobbi Hull, Special Programs Director from Orange County Office of the Aging will discuss Community Resources for Older Adults. This presentation will assist older people in accessing information, services, benefits and entitlements which will enhance their later years. With the high cost of prescription drugs being an important economic factor in the lives of most older citizens, Bobbi Hull will present Paying for Prescriptions on Nov. 8 at 2 p.m. She will outline programs which help senior citizens pay for their needed medicines. These programs are open to all residents of the Warwick Valley School District. To register call 986-1047 as seating may be limited. Robin Brae Keyboards Studio Debuts in Style By Lon Tytell Bernard Brice Colletti is excited about his new business, Robin Brae Keyboards Studio, which he set up at 4 Robin Brae Drive. Berny exudes a positive energy combined with a low stress personal learning experience that has included piano instruction. His background includes playing in different venues in both group and solo performances in piano. He looks forward to the challenge of teaching the inexperienced as well as the aficionado. Throughout his extensive teaching career in piano instruction, he has heard excuses such as "two left hands," "short stubby fingers," "tone deaf," "no natural talent," "no musical facility," and "a terrible musical experience in childhood." Berny says, "All that is gibberish. All we need is desire!" He is so confident about this that he challenges himself through this offer: A free consultation followed by four introductory discounted lessons. Berny also challenges you to go home to decide if this is the right expression format and teacher for yourself or for your child. And, call him back only if you choose to continue at 986-9274. Berny will show you how to play an acoustic Baby “Where once again we hear the beauty of the spoken and sung word” Jack Aranson and Claudia Cummings, Directors 11 Grand piano and/or a digital musical keyboard, which can include supplemental software and teaching aides. The experience with digital keyboard could eventually lead to one's own music with multiple instruments and voicing layered together. He stresses an inductive approach which relies on application of concepts, much more conducive to creativity, musical signature, and originality. He finds page turning restrictive and boring. The many faceted musicians ran a gifted and talented enrichment Middle School District program in NYC that incorporated a multi art exposure and experience. Berny also supervised the NYS Standards Testing Program for his school in NYC and was actively involved in formulating and reviewing Middle School NYS Standards questions in Language Arts for the NYC School System. He is a NYS licensed teacher/trainer. Mostly through Pace and Fordham University, Berny worked on selecting scholastic students for the study of law with the promise of returning pro bono services to the community. Berny's wife is a nurse serving in the community. His two sons are musicians, composers, and studio engineers who both received education from SUNY Purchase where Berny also attended. SUNY Purchase was cited as one of the top NE musical programs in the USA. Bernard Brice Colletti Baby and You present The Marriage of Figaro Come and enjoy a comic opera in English by Mozart about Figaro’s wedding day Fri. & Sat., Oct 1 & 2 - 7:30pm Sunday, Oct. 3 - 3:00pm at United Church of Christ Rt. 94 at Old Dominion Rd., Blooming Grove, NY All Tickets: $10 • 562-5381 Mom & Baby Yoga Infant Massage Get your shape back while you bond with baby! Learn techniques to soothe and comfort your baby. WEDNESDAYS: Oct 13, 20, 27, Nov 3, 10 & 17 11:30am or 12:30pm WEDNESDAYS: Oct 13, 20, 27 & Nov 3 9 - 10:30am or Nov 10, 17, Dec 1 & 8 9 - 10:30am Designed for new Moms and their babies, ages six weeks to crawling. Fee: $75 for 6-week course Both classes are held in the Greenbrier Room, Mount Alverno Center, 20 Grand St, Warwick, NY CAST: 1st row: Claudia Cummings, Director • Margaret Small, Pianist • Margaret Hill, Marcellina • Suzanne Clune, Susanna • Joanna McIntire, Cherubino • Vanessa Velez, Barbarina • 2nd row: Julie Ziavras, Countess • John Costello, Bartolo • David Mason, Basilio • Elex Vann, Figaro Ninety minute class designed for parents or caregivers and their pre-crawling babies, ages one to six months. Fee: $120 for 4-week course For registration or further information, call Maternity Consultant Diane DeFreest, RN, at 845-987-5300. ST. ANTHONY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL MOUNT ALVERNO CENTER - SCHERVIER PAVILION Bon Secours Charity Health System 15 Maple Avenue, Warwick, NY www.StAnthonyCommunityHosp.org 12 WARWICK VALLEY DISPATCH, SEPTEMBER 29, 2004 upper end of Pumpkin Swamp Road. A rain storm brought an end to it three days later. Damage was estimated at $2 million. • The Dispatch endorsed Democrat Robert F. Kennedy over Republican incumbent Kenneth Keating for the U.S. Senate from New York. A Virginia resident, Kennedy could not vote in the election. Ye Jolly Onion Inn For over 32 years, the Greiner family has been delighting vistors with expertly prepared cuisine, superb service, and a comfortably elegant setting. SPECIALS PREPARED TABLESIDE WED & THURS Wed & Thurs: 5-9 • Fri & Sat: 5-10 Sunday: 12-7:30 by Scott Webber Co. Route 1, Pine Island, NY • 258-4277 www.yejollyonioninn.com ALL YOU CAN EAT LOBSTER, SEAFOOD & PRIME RIB $35.99 BUFFET Every Fri & Sat, 5PM to 10PM EVERY SUNDAY BREAKFAST BUFFET w/ coffee $8.99 Bradley’s Corner Diner, Bar & Restaurant Full Menu also Available • Soft Ice Cream Reservations Recommended • (845) 342-4411 Rt.6 Bradley’s Corner, Middletown Open 7 Days a Week, 6 AM - Midnight SIXTY YEARS AGO September 27, 1944: • Mayor J.H.L. Todd Jr. told The Dispatch that there was no guarantee of federal or state money to help pay for sewers for the Village of Warwick as proposed by Town Health Officer Dr. Harry Sayre. The mayor called this "loose talk." • Dr. Sayre, noting that the town has not experienced any serious epidemics since the 1918 flu, reported that there are 61 known outdoor privy toilets currently in use and expressed concern that they could lead to an epidemic of infantile paralysis. • The Dispatch ran the full text of President Roosevelt’s campaign speech to the Teamsters Union in Washington in which the Democratic Presidential candidate said, "The Republicans were now attacking his little dog, Fala." • A bus ticket to New York City, same day round trip, cost $2. The bus station in the city was at the Greyhound Bus Terminal at 8th Avenue and 50th Street. FORTY YEARS AGO September 30, 1964: • A four day fire in the Black Dirt region broke out in Myruski’s storage house and was swept by winds at the TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO September 26, 1979: • The home of Mr. and Mrs. James Masker on Warwick Turnpike was gutted by a fire. • The Town Planning Board said "no" to an application for a swimming pool at the Black Bear Family Campground. It did not meet the required 200-foot setback from Wheeler Road near the Village of Florida. The pool was already under construction, 90 feet from the road. • Developer Matthew Forte outlined plans for 220 bedroom units in Homestead Village on the former Card Farm at a meeting of the Warwick Village Planning Board. • An ad in The Dispatch from D.L. Hawkins and Associates had a four bedroom "raised ranch" for sale at $64,000. TWELVE YEARS AGO September 30, 1992: • One hundred fifty years of Methodism in Warwick was observed by the Rev. James Moore who spoke on the spot where the church began in 1839, behind the current Mobil Gas Service Station when it was Ward’s Tavern. They met in the ballroom. Rev. Moore led a march from the 1867 Brick Church (now the Clocktower) to the tavern and from there to the present day church built in 1973. • Roger Metzger was cited for 15 years of service on the Warwick Village Planning Board, six of which he served as chairman. Metzger used his stipend for his services to purchase benches for senior citizens in the Village. Warwick Young Adult Library Programs COME TASTE THE FRESHNESS! Our Own Carrots, Lettuces, Radish, Cilantro, Beets, Spinach, Peppers, and Much More... Local Jersey Tomatoes & Fresh Local Jersey Peaches! The Albert Wisner Public Library will be offering the following fall programs for young adults in the Warwick Valley School District, grades six through 12. Manga/Anime Swap Are you tired of your current Japanese cartoon collections? Join us for a manga/anime swap on Mon., Oct. 11 from 2:30 to 4 p.m. Check with us – rules apply. Scary Movies & Gruesome Food "Teen Read Week" is Oct. 17 - 23 and the theme is "It’s Alive at Your Library." Start off the week-long celebration with an evening of scary movies, gruesome food and weird parting gifts on Sat., Oct. 16 from 6 - 10 p.m. Watch the 1954 classic "Them" and the ever-popular "Jaws." Book Discussions The library will have three book discussions for different grade levels. Grades five and sixth will discuss "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer on Mon., Oct. 18; pick up book after Sept. 27. Grades seven and eight will discuss "Witness" by Karen Hesse on Mon., Nov. 1; pick up book after Oct. 4. Teens in grades nine through twelve will discuss "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel on Mon., Dec. 13; pick up book after Nov. 12. All discussions will be from 6:30 - 8 p.m. and snacks will be available. Spooky Tales & Basket Making If you like spooky tales then join the library for some Halloween storytelling with popular author, Jack Maguire on Fri., Oct. 29 from 7 - 8 p.m. Or, make a basket from recycled newspaper on Mon., Nov. 15 from 6:30 – 8 p.m. with local teacher, Eileen Korn. Teen Advisory Meetings Remember that the Teen Advisory Board meetings are every other Mon. 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. All programs require registration and you can call the library at 9861047 to register or for more information. Military Academy Information Forum There’s Nothing We Don’t Do U.S. Rep. Sue Kelly has organized an informational forum for Hudson Valley students interested in attending college at one of the nation's service academies. Kelly's 8th Annual "Academy Day" will take place on Sat., Oct. 2 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Scarborough Hall at the New York Military Academy (78 Academy Ave, Cornwall on Hudson) in Orange County. This location is not on the campus of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. Kelly strongly recommends that any student considering application to a U.S. service academy attend the event in order to learn first-hand about student life and the nomination process. Joining Kelly will be representatives from the U.S. Military Academy (West Point), U.S. Naval Academy (Annapolis, Md.), U.S. Air Force Academy (Colorado Springs, Co.), U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (Kings Point, NY) and the U.S. Coast Guard Academy (New London, Conn.). The academy representatives will answer students' questions and provide guidance on the application process. Kelly also invites guidance counselors and teachers from high schools throughout the Hudson Valley to attend the event and learn more about the nomination process and the opportunities available at U.S. service academies. For more information, contact Rep. Kelly's Fishkill office at 845-897-5200. Sanfordville School’s Peace Pole Dedication The students in the 3rd and 4th grades at Sanfordville Elementary School in Warwick, created The Circle of Peace ("peace wall memorial") in response to 9-11. It was their expression of hope for a more peaceful and just world. Peace Poles are sometimes regarded as wooden obelisks. Traditionally they are posts with four or six sides inscribed with, "May peace prevail on earth" in various lan- guages. The Peace Pole at Sanfordville Elementary School’s Circle of Peace has the six most widely spoken languages: Arabic, Chinese, English, Hindi, Russian and Spanish. The official dedication of the Peace Pole was Sun., Sept. 19 with many school and local officials in attendance. Speakers, singers, musicians and students also participated in the dedication. WARWICK VALLEY DISPATCH, SEPTEMBER 29, 2004 SACHA Donates Proceeds of June Party Funds to be used for purchase of medication carts On Mon., Sept. 19, Gloria Okon, President of the St. Anthony Community Hospital Auxiliary (SACHA) presented her organization’s check for $ 22,000 to Judy Lindberg, Vice President of Patient Care Services for St. Anthony Community Hospital (SACH). The donation, proceeds from SACHA’s 2004 Annual June Party at Hickory Hill Golf Course, was primarily earmarked for the purchase of new state-of-the-art medication carts. This year SACHA’s donation of $22,000 enabled the hospital to purchase eight new customized medication carts with comprehensive security systems. The 800 series medication carts, manufactured by Lionville Systems, Inc., offer an auto-locking feature which was not available on older equipment. "This is the Cadillac of Med Carts," said Nurse Mary Zampella, RN, as she demonstrated the new features to SACHA members. Each cart at SACH has been configured to meet the needs of the areas they serve. "The most obvious benefit is that these new carts sup- port our hospital’s medication management workflow," said Judy Lindberg, Vice President of Patient Care Services. "Our nursing care team was especially impressed with the keyless entry system. By combining the technology of a keyless entry and auto-locking system, the nurses now have everything they need at their fingertips." "We wish to thank all our sponsors, the donors, our committees and all our committee chairs and volunteers," said Okon. "We are thrilled that our June Party was a success and that we were able to help purchase this wonderful new equipment for our community hospital." Gloria Okon and Terry Gavan served as co-chairs of SACHA’s 2004 June Party. Other committee chairpersons for this year’s event were Dorothy Anderson, Peggy Arizmendi, Carolyn Denny, Joanne Graney, Gladys Kaytes, Linda Ridella, Margie Meier-Berry, Monique Momin, Bonni Oswald, Diane Overby, Margaret Petlicka, Linda Ridella and Joan Roche. 13 GREENWOOD LAKE TAXI Convenient & Safe SERVING WARWICK! Offering Local Rates to Warwick Residents! Monday - Thursday • 9AM - 6PM Friday & Saturday • 9AM - 2AM Local • Long Distance • Airports Vans for Parties JUST CALL 477-0314 Paint Tech 973-875-6538 Interior • Exterior • Commercial • Residential Staining • Concrete Floors • Power Washing Dry Wall Repair • Waterproofing • Faux Finish A FULL PAINTING SERVICE Serving the Tri-State Area • NY-NJ-PA Bellvale Farms Creamery Handcrafted Ice Cream, Sundaes, Floats and Shakes NEW FALL HOURS Creamery 12-9 (7 days a week) Farm Stand 12-7 (Mon.-Fri.) 10-7 (Sat./Sun./Holidays) Mary Zampella, RN, (front from left) demonstrates the features of the new state-of-the-art medication carts purchased with proceeds from SACHA’s 2004 Annual June Party; Gloria Okon, President of SACHA and June Party co-chair; Dorothy Anderson; Terry Gavan, June Party co-chair; Carolyn Denny; Monique Momin; Bonni Oswald; Peggy Arizmendi; and Judy Lindberg, Vice President of Patient Care Services. Rear – (left to right) Joanne Graney, Gladys Kaytes, Diane Overby, Laura Shanahan and Joan Roche. Not present for the photograph: Margie Meier-Berry, Margaret Petlicka and Linda Ridella. Police Officer/Deputy Sheriff Opportunity Recruitment for Orange County’s open competitive civil service examinations leading to jobs as Police Officers and Deputy Sheriffs is scheduled to end on Oct. 27. The multiple-choice component of these examinations is set for Dec. 4. The written tests will include questions on applying written information in police situations; memory of facts and information; reading, understanding and interpreting written information; and preparing written material in a police setting. Candidates who pass the written test may then be scheduled to take a physical fitness-screening test, a medical screening test, and other components of the selection process. The starting salary for Police Officer varies by jurisdiction. The 2004 annual starting salary for a Deputy Sheriff is $39,013. Applicants may demonstrate their fitness for the titles by satisfying one of a number of different qualifying options, all of which are detailed in announcements available through the Orange County Department of Personnel. Applications and examination announcements can be obtained at the Orange County Department of Personnel, County Government Center, Goshen, NY 10924; and on the web at http://www.orangecountygov.com/civilserviceexams. Bonnie Kraham, Democratic and Working Families Party candidate for the 97th New York State Assembly seat, welcomes a voter to her campaign headquarters opening on Aug. 29 at 32 North Church in Goshen. The 97th District includes Warwick. Kraham is a member of the Orange County Legislature representing parts of Middletown, Wallkill and Goshen. Bear Track Pumpkin Patch Looks Great Pick Your Own Pumpkins Weekends & Columbus Day Only Starting Sept. 26 10-6 (Sat.) • 12-6 (Sunday) 385 Route 17A, Bellvale...(845) 988-1818 .............Between Warwick & Greenwood Lake............. S.D. 14 WARWICK VALLEY DISPATCH, SEPTEMBER 29, 2004 High School, Calif., and received a bachelor's degree in 1998 from the U.S. Military Academy, West Point, NY. 64th Wedding Anniversary Ford & Adelyn Hopkins Congratulations went out to Ford and Adelyn Hopkins who recently celebrated their 64th wedding anniversary. The Rev. Edwin F. Rose married Mr. and Mrs. Hopkins September 7, 1940 at the Simpson Methodist Church, Paterson, NJ. Both lived in Paterson for many years before moving to Haskell and later to Toms River, NJ before making Warwick, NY their permanent residence. They are currently residing at Schervier Pavilion Nursing Home in Warwick. Mr. Hopkins is a veteran of World War II and served in the European Theater with the U.S. Army. In the past, as community service, Mrs. Hopkins knitted hats for the newborn babies as well as lap robes for patients at St. Anthony’s Hospital in Warwick. They have two children, Kenneth Hopkins of West Milford, NJ and Janice Denmon of Milford, NJ, four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Capt. Woelke Graduates from Aviation Army Capt. Nathon A. Woelke has graduated from the Aviation Captains Career Course at Fort Rucker, Daleville, Ala. Captains are trained to be tactically and technically competent company commanders, battalion and brigade staff officers, and liaison officers to serve aviation field commanders. The course focuses on leadership development at company level in a small group instruction setting using a small group leader. Training included instruction in officer professional development, battle focus, Army doctrine, decision making, aviation logistics, warfighter and tactical operations, and physical fitness. Woelke is the son of Linda D. and William D. Woelke of Bonita St., Westmorland, Calif. His wife, Tami, is the daughter of Harry Gove of Florida, NY, and Linda Gove of Warwick, NY. The captain graduated in 1992 from Brawley Union Levine Enters Colgate University Lindsay A. Levine, daughter of Ira A. and Gail Levine of Warwick, is among the more than 700 students who entered Colgate University with the Class of 2008 in late August. The class is among the most diverse and academically gifted in Colgate’s history. Levine is a graduate of Warwick Valley High School. Batz Receives Award for 4-H Project 4H members throughout Orange County produced numerous projects that were judged and displayed at the New York State Fair, which was held in Syracuse, NY. Among those recognized was Alex Batz of Warwick who received a rosette for the outstanding quality of his oatmeal, raspberry swirl cookies. Prol Enters Liberty University Kristina Prol of Warwick entered Liberty University as a freshman this fall. Prol graduated from Chapel Field Christian High School. Liberty University is a private Christian liberal arts university in Lynchburg, Va. Scheuermann Promoted to Lt. Col. in the Air National Guard Lt. Col. Lori J. Scheuermann is the Mission Support Group Commander for the New York Air National Guard’s 105th Airlift Wing at Stewart Air National Guard Base in Newburgh, the only C-5 equipped strategic airlift organization in the Air National Guard. Lt. Col. Scheuermann entered the Air National Guard in 1983 as a traditional guardsman at the rank of Airman First Class. Before becoming a fulltime employee with the Guard, she taught junior and senior high school physical education in the local area. SEAL COATING Commercial Industrial Your Solution For Total Asphalt Maintenance Residential Serving The Tri-State Area For Over 40 Years • Asphalt Sealcoating • Rubberized Crack Sealing • Paving & Asphalt Repairs Warranties Available FREE ESTIMATES $3000 OFF Any Sealcoating Job With Coupon Only •n Offer Expires 10/30/04 DUNN COMPANIES TOLL FREE 1-866-691-SEAL ( 7325) Scheuermann received her commission in May 1989 from the Air National Guard Academy of Military Science at McGhee Tyson in Knoxville, Tenn. Scheuermann’s first assignment following her commissioning was as the Management and Systems Officer in Base Supply. She became Chief of Supply in September of 1995, Chief of Staff at the 105th Airlift Wing in 1997 and subsequently appointed Mission Support Group Commander in March of 2002. Scheuermann’s military career awards include: Meritorius Service Medal w/two oak leaf clusters; AF Achievement Medal w/one oak leaf cluster; AF Outstanding Unit Award w/two oak leaf clusters; Air Reserve Forces Meritorious Service Medal w/one oak leaf cluster; National Defense Service Medal w/Bronze Star; AF Longevity Service Award w/three oak leaf clusters; Armed Forces Reserve Medal w/one hourglass and AF Training Ribbon w/one oak leaf cluster. Lori is a 1975 graduate of Warwick Valley High School and the daughter of Hemp and Joan Scheuermann of Warwick. Strongs Celebrate 50th Wedding Anniversary Nancy (Pillmeier) and Asa Strong, formerly of Goshen, celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary with family and friends at the home of Michael (Nancy’s brother who is the Orange County Legislator) and Marie Pillmeier in Florida, N.Y. on the weekend of Sept. 12. The Strong Family, all twenty-two of them, flew in from Dallas, Texas and held a Texas barbecue on the Pillmeier Farm. Many of the couple’s local high school friends from the Florida and Goshen area attended the party as well as relatives and college chums. Nancy and Asa were married in St. John’s Church and attended St. John’s School. They have five sons and twelve grandchildren and presently reside in Dallas. WARWICK VALLEY DISPATCH, SEPTEMBER 29, 2004 15 Photo by Roger Gavan We Salute the Best! Thanking the Premier Chefs of the Valley, all florists, musicians & volunteers for their support. The Backyard Grill • Landmark Inn • Zana D • Iron Forge Inn • Crystal Inn Bobolink Dairy • Jean-Claude’s Patisserie • Tokyo Plum House La Petite Cuisine • Quaker Creek • Harpoon Bay Seafood Restaurant The Rogowski Family Farm Catering • The Barnsider • Bellvale Farms Creamery Owen Murphy Inn • Janet’s Quality Baked Goods • Peck’s Wines & Spirits Catering House of Ed Fava • John’s Harvest Inn • John Martin’s Restaurant Hosted by WARWICK VALLEY WINERY & DISTILLERY Special Thanks to our Sponsors GILSENAN DESIGNS WARWICK GROVE NEWHARD’S A Taste of Warwick 2004 Warwick Valley Chamber of Commerce PORT OF CALL 16 WARWICK VALLEY DISPATCH, SEPTEMBER 29, 2004 OBITUARIES Passing through Nature to eternity. -Shakespeare JULIUS D. HARBURGER Julius David Harburger, of Florida, N.Y.,a man who loved a great "yarn" and spun more than a few, died Sept. 5, 2004 at Schervier Pavillion, Warwick. He was 85. Born Jan. 4, 1919 in New York City, he was the son of Sarah Moser Harburger and Benjamin F. Harburger. Mr. Harburger is survived by his beloved wife of 37 years, Brenda Scott Harburger; five children, Linda Park and her husband, Matthew, Mary Sue Rynecki and her husband, Nick; sons, Julius D. Harburger, Jr., Jay, Paul and Stephen Harburger, as well as one grandson, David Rynecki and his wife, Marcia Vickers and two great-grandchildren, Christopher and Carter. He is also survived by his sister, Suzanne Shapiro and her husband, Alan. Mr. Harburger served honorably in the United States Army Air Corps between 1940 and 1945 in Central America as a weather observer and obtained the rank of Staff Sergeant. He dreamed of becoming a writer. After the war, he started at the bottom as an office clerk in a N.Y.C advertising agency, sharpening pencils and distributing mail. He persisted and became a copywriter, penning untold popular ads for Ivory Liquid, Cascade, Duncan Hines, Jeep, Spiedel and many other national brands. By retirement, he was Sr. Vice Pres., Creative Director at Compton Advertising. He remained active writing books (including one work of poems that he self-published for each of his children) and participating in business and community affairs (serving as President of the Rotary Club in Livingston Manor and later as a Board Member of the Warwick Valley Rotary Club, as well as operating an ad agency with his wife). He will be remembered by those who knew him as a spiritual person and a fine human being who liked a well crafted story. His daughters recall the many characters he invented for bedtime stories and songs, his sons and grandsons remember the stories he recounted about great athletes he had seen from Babe Ruth to Bobby Jones. He fascinated his great-grandsons with the mysterious robot that swept around the bottom of his pool. He will be sorely missed. Memorial services were held Sat., Sept. 11 at the United Methodist Church, New Milford, N.Y. Funeral arrangements were by Lazear-Smith & Vander Plaat. Memorial contributions may be made to the Warwick Valley Rotary Club, P.O. Box 121, Warwick, N.Y., 10990, for their community service efforts. ALFRED MASTANDREA Alfred Mastandrea, 80, of Warwick, passed away on Sept. 11, 2004 at St. Anthony Hospital in Warwick. Born Feb. 24, 1924 in Brooklyn, he was the son of the late Francesco and Madalena Napolitano Mastandrea. Mr. Mastandrea was a Navy Veteran of WW 2, serving as an armed guard on a Merchant ship in the Atlantic which was torpedoed and sunk by the enemy. He was then transferred to the Pacific Fleet,where he served on the USS Flint. He was a long time member of the Warwick Valley Country Club. He was a Foreman with Paragon Homes, Warwick. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Lehmann Mastandrea; three daughters; Linda Hendon and her husband, William of Bloomingburg, Nancy Mastandrea and her fiancé, Luis Hernandez of Bloomingburg, and Bettyann Barron and her husband, Robert of Montgomery; a son, William Mastandrea and his wife, Linda of Warwick. Mr. Mastandrea was also survived by three grandchildren, Billy, Peter and Philip; sisters, Frances Favicchia and Angelina Morrone, and her husband, Fred; brothers, William J. Mastandrea and his wife, Maria, Michael Mastandrea, and Dominick Mastandrea, and his wife, Anita and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a brother, Thomas Mastandrea and a sister, Jean Casey. Visitation and services were held Mon., Sept. 13 at Lazear-Smith & Vander Plaat Memorial Home, Warwick. In lieu of flowers, donations are requested to St. Anthony Hospital, Maple Ave., Warwick or to the Alzheimers Assoc., Mid Hudson Chapter, 2 Jefferson Plaza, Poughkeepsie, N.Y. 12601 FRANCIS T. CRIFASI Francis T. Crifasi of Florida, N.Y. passed away Sept. 19, 2004 at Arden Hill Hospital, Goshen. He was 95. Born on Jan. 20, 1909 in Brooklyn, N.Y., he was the son of the late Jacqino and Catherine Piazza Crifasi. He was the widower of Florence Saenger Crifasi. Mr. Crifasi a graduate of St. John Law School was a retired Attorney. He was a member of St. Stephen’s Church, Warwick. He is survived by his son Jacques F. Crifasi and his wife Joan of Warwick; five grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; and four great, great-grandchildren; one brother Anthony Crifasi; and one sister Rose Venezia. Visitation and funeral services were held Tues., Sept. 21 at the Lazear-Smith & Vander Plaat Memorial Home, 17 Oakland Ave., Warwick. KATELYN S. KNEBEL Katelyn S. Knebel, of Warwick, died Sept. 21, 2004 in Columbia Presbyterian Hospital, New York City. She was 17. Born on Aug. 25, 1987 in Warwick, she was the daughter of Robert S. Knebel and Susan Carman. Katelyn was brave and courageous throughout her three-year fight with a form of cancer known as Ewings Sarcoma. She maintained a positive and friendly spirit throughout her illness and will be sadly missed by all. Katelyn is survived by her father Robert S. Knebel; two brothers, Robert S. Knebel, Jr. and Harold R. Knebel; one sister, Allison B. Knebel; paternal grandparents, Harold and Mary Knebel, all of Warwick; many caring uncles, aunts and cousins; her mother, Susan Carman and maternal grandparents, John and Joanne Carman, all of Ocala, Florida. Funeral services were held Sat., Sept. 25 at Lazear-Smith & Vander Plaat Memorial Home, Warwick. Memorial donations may be made to the Brian Ahearn Children’s Fund, P.O. Box 550,Warwick, NY 10990 or the Brittany Miller Foundation, P.O. Box 3047, Middletown, NY 10940. RICHARD EDWARD LITTELL Richard Edward Littell of Warwick,a longtime area resident, died Sept. 21, 2004 at home after a long illness. He was 78. The son of the late Alfred K. and Florence Krom Littell, he was born in Newton, N.J. Feb. 27, 1926. He was a graduate of Newton High School, Newton, N.J., Class of 1944. He attended Blair Academy, Blairstown, N.J. before joining the Army Air Corps. Upon his discharge, he came to Warwick to work for his uncle, Harry L. Stanley at Stanley Auto Company, later becoming President of the company, renamed Stanley Chrysler Plymouth and retiring in 1983. He was a member of the Warwick Lodge No. 544, Elks Club, Empire State Masons, Excelsior Hose Company, Warwick, and China Rod & Gun Club. He is survived by his wife, Stella of Warwick; one son, Harry Littell and wife, Nancy of Warwick; two daughters, Linda Snow and companion, Sam Lewis of Annapolis, Md., and Lori Durakis and husband, Tom of Cresskill, N.J.; one stepdaughter, Susan Charity and husband, Dave of Goshen; one stepson, Edward H. Stewart of Warwick; and ten grandchildren. Also surviving is his first wife, Millie Stewart Askam and husband, Fred of N.C. and Calif. He was predeceased by his brother, Alfred K. Littell, Jr. and an aunt, Bertha K. Stanley. Funeral services were held Fri., Sept. 24 at Lazear-Smith & Vander Plaat Memorial Home, Warwick Burial was in Warwick Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Orange & Sullivan Counties, Inc., 800 Stony Brook Court, Newburgh, NY 12550. DAISY MUNZ Daisy Munz of Florida, N.Y. passed away Sept. 21, 2004 at Arden Hill Hospital. She was a lifelong resident of the area. She was born in New York, N.Y. and has lived in Florida, for over 40 years. She was a caseworker at Southwinds Retirement Home in Middletown, N.Y. for the past 25 years. She was the widow of Frederick W. Munz. Daisy was an extremely strong and independent woman who raised her five children after her husband passed away at an early age. Spending time with her family was important to her and she enjoyed reading and gardening. She will be greatly missed by all. Daisy leaves her children, Melody Munz Brown of Warwick, Douglas Munz of Florida, N.Y., Jeffrey Munz of Warwick, Lori Munz Calendrillo and her husband, Steve of Livingston, Mont., and David Munz of Florida, NY.; and her grandchildren, Rebecca and Ilyssa Brown, Justin and Jeffrey Munz, and Dakota and Cheyann Calendrillo. A funeral service was held Sat., Sept. 25 at T.S. Purta Funeral Home, Florida. Burial was in Florida Cemetery following the service. LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: JP CARPENTRY, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 08/11/04. Office location: Orange County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC, 1402 Cortland Drive, Newburgh, New York 12550. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. 9-8-t6 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: B.L. STURM LLC. Articles of organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 06/14/04. Office location: Orange County. SSNY has been designed as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC, 202 Boulevard, Cornwall, New York 12518. For any lawful purpose. 9-15-t6 PUBLIC NOTICE: THE VILLAGE OF FLORIDA is accepting sealed bids for the purchase of a snowplow and hydraulic system for a 1994 Ford F-800. Specifications are available at the Village Clerks’ Office, 33 South Main St., Florida, N.Y. Bids will be accepted until 4:00 P.M. on October 12, 2004 and will be publicly opened at 7:30 P.M. The Board of Trustees reserves the right to reject any and all bids or to accept any bid which, in the opinion of the Board, is in the best interest of the Village. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES Village of Florida James R. Pawliczek, Sr., Mayor 9-29-t1 NOTICE OF ADOPTION TOWN OF WARWICK PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on September 23, 2004, the Town Board of the Town of Warwick, New York, adopted a bond resolution entitled: BOND RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF WARWICK, ADOPTED SEPTEMBER 23, 2004, AUTHORIZING THE RENOVATION OF TOWN HALL AND CONSTRUCTION OF A SENIOR CENTER, STATING THAT THE ESTIMATED MAXIMUM COST THEREOF IS $975,000.00, APPROPRIATING SAID AMOUNT THEREFORE, AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $975,000.00 SERIAL BONDS TO FINANCE SAID APPROPRIATION an abstract of such bond resolution, concisely stating the purpose and effect thereof, being as follows: FIRST: AUTHORIZING said Town to renovate the Town Hall and construct a senior center at 132 Kings Highway, Warwick, New York; STATING the estimated maximum cost thereof, including preliminary costs and costs incidental thereto and the financing thereof, is $975,000.00; APPROPRIATING said amount therefore; and STATING the plan of financing includes the issuance of $975,000.00 bonds of the Town to finance said appropriation, and the levy of a tax upon all the taxable real property within the Town to pay the principal of said bonds and interest thereon; SECOND: AUTHORIZING the issuance of $975,000.00 bonds of the Town pursuant to the Local Finance Law of the State of New York (the "Law") to finance said appropriation; THIRD: DETERMINING and STATING the period of probable usefulness applicable to the purpose for which said bonds are authorized to be issued is ten (10 years); the proceeds of said bonds and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation thereof may be applied to reimburse the Town for expenditures made after the effective date of this bond resolution for the purpose for which said bonds are authorized; the proposed maturity of said bonds will exceed five (5) years; FOURTH: DETERMINING that said bonds and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of said bonds, and the renewals of said bond anticipation notes, shall be general obligations of the Town; and PLEDGING to their payments the faith and credit of the Town; FIFTH: DELEGATING to the Town Supervisor the powers and duties as to the issuance of said bonds and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of said bonds, and the renewals thereof, and other related powers; and SIXTH: DETERMINING that the bond resolution is subject to permissive referendum. Dated: September 23, 2004 Warwick, New York continued on page 17 WARWICK VALLEY DISPATCH, SEPTEMBER 29, 2004 Legals CLASSIFIEDS continued from page 16 Karen S. Lavinski Town Clerk of the Town of Warwick Orange County, New York 9-29-t1 PUBLIC NOTICE Please be advised that the Village of Florida has declared the following items as surplus, and is offering them for sale: 1 - 1980 Ford 8000 1 - 1977 Case 480 backhoe 1 - 1966 Fox spreader, model #85A 1 - Elkin spreader model #3096-9-MS-U 1 - International Cub F, with snowplow and mower deck 1 - Partner demolition saw 1 - FMC/Bean Sewer machine model #3530-T 1 - 3" diaphragm pump model #3ADH-1 1 - Ransomes-Bobcat push mower model #M21-45P2 1 - 9’angle snowplow for a 580M Case backhoe 23 - Flagstones All items are being sold in "As Is" condition and may be inspected from 7:30 A.M. to 3:30 P.M. at the Village Barn, 45 Maple Avenue, Florida, N.Y. Sealed bids will be accepted until 4:00 P.M., October 12, 2004 at the Village Hall, 33 S. Main St., Florida, N.Y. and will be publicly opened at 7:30 P.M. The Board of Trustees reserves the right to reject any and all bids or to accept any bid which,in the opinion of the Board, is in the best interest of the Village. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES Village of Florida James R. Pawliczek, Sr., Mayor 9-29-t1 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Planning Board of the Town of Warwick will hold a Public Hearing on October 6, 2004 at 7:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter can be heard, at the Town Hall, 132 Kings Highway, Warwick, New York, on the application of Emilia Rizzo for the application for final approval of a proposed 2-lot subdivision; situated on tax parcel S 7 B 2 L 64.3, parcel located on the western side of Union Corners Road (CR # 41), 2060 (+/-) feet south of the intersection with Wheeler Road, in the RU zone, of the Town of Warwick, County of Orange, State of New York. All interested parties will be given an opportunity to speak. Town of Warwick Planning Board Benjamin Astorino, Chairman Dated: September 28, 2004 9-29-t1 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Planning Board of the Town of Warwick will hold a Public Hearing on October 6, 2004 at 7:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter can be heard, at the Town Hall, 132 Kings Highway, Warwick, New York, on the application of Ludwig Bach for the application for final approval of a proposed 2-lot subdivision, situated on tax parcel S 19 B 1 L 20; parcel located on the northern side of West Lake Road and 2,000 feet northeast of Minturn Road, in the RU zone, of the Town of Warwick, County of Orange, State of New York. All interested parties will be given an opportunity to speak. Town of Warwick Planning Board Benjamin Astorino, Chairman Dated: September 28, 2004 9-29-t1 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Planning Board of the Town of Warwick will hold a Public Hearing on October 6, 2004 at 7:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter can be heard, at the Town Hall, 132 Kings Highway, Warwick, New York, on the application of Joan Jex for the application for preliminary approval of a proposed 3-lot Conservation Subdivision, located on tax parcel S 31 B 2 L 30.33; situated along the southerly side of Denton Lane, in the RU zone, of the Town of Warwick, County of Orange, State of New York. All interested parties will be given an opportunity to speak. Town of Warwick Planning Board Benjamin Astorino, Chairman Dated: September 28, 2004 9-29-t1 Village Realty 17 Call 986-2216 • Deadline 12 Noon Fridays Rentals Help Wanted Thrift Shop $800...1 BR...Westtown $800...2 BR...Warwick $1000...2 BR...Warwick $1100...2 BR...Warwick $1250...2 BR...Warwick $1500....2 BR...Warwick $1500....3 BR...Warwick Call Warwick Country Realty, Inc. For Additional Information 845-986-1592. 9-29-t1 YE JOLLY ONION INN Waitress/Waiter, Full- or part-time. Experience preferred. Call 258-4277, after 12 noon. 9-1-tfn THRIFT SHOP of Christ Episcopal Church is open every Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 12 noon at 50 South St. in Warwick. Clothing, baby clothes, toys, household items, books and magazines. Clean saleable donations welcome. 986-3440. 3-22 tfn VILLA/VACATION RENTAL 2004-2005 Enjoy a memorable vacation week at Westgate Lakes Resort in beautiful Orlando, FL, between Disney World & Universal Studios – 2-bedroom unit. Pools and Lake, owner privileges and discounts. Call Warwick owner for additional information 987-7837. 12-31-tfn FIRE INSPECTOR WANTED - The Village of Florida is seeking a P/T Fire Inspector. Flexible schedule, approx. 12 hrs./wk.. Current certification preferred. Salary based upon experience. Fax resume to 651-7643. 9-29-t1 WARWICK RENTAL Picturesque setting. 2 BR, 1 BA, LR/fpl. 1 car garage, use of built-in pool. All util. Included. Small pet OK. $1,300/month. 1-year Lease. Call Raynor Country at 986-1151 9-29-t1 ORGANIST / CHOIR DIRECTOR needed for Sussex Presbyterian Church. Call 973-875-9252. 9-22-t2 Wanted CARS, TRUCKS, METALS – Need auto parts? Call Specht’s 986-1052. Reg. dlr. 7092957. 12-4-tfn Grand Opening of Warwick’s Robin Brae Keyboards Studio Bernard Colletti • 986-9274 • • • • • • • • Grand Piano & Polydigital NYC Cert. Teacher/Trainer Dist. M.S. Gifted Coordiantor NYS Standards M. S. Comm. 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Other amenities include a 4 car garage, shop, and walk up attic all on 4 acres. Warwick Schools. WONDERFUL RENOVATED VILLAGE HOME... Offering your family 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths... hardwood floors, new carpet upstairs, new kitchen, new bathrooms, new siding, large private backyard... A Must See!!! (USR88) $640,000 Offered at: $344,900 For more detailed information, call Elizabeth (Lisa) Alvarado at 845-986-4545, ext. 29 EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY REALTOR® www.warwickrealty.com 15 Oakland Avenue, Warwick NY 10990 845-986-1592 3 St. Stephens Lane, Suite 2, Warwick, NY 10990 • fax 845-988-5898 email: [email protected] • www.uspreferredrealty.com 18 WARWICK VALLEY DISPATCH, SEPTEMBER 29, 2004 Serving Warwick Since 1985 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Panco Oil Co. has been a family tradition since 1907, supplying Warwick’s energy needs for almost thirty years. With four locations in Orange County, we’re always nearby to answer your call - any season, any day, any hour. At Panco your comfort is our business. HOME HEATING OIL • GASOLINE DIESEL FUEL • PROPANE WHITE KEROSENE • BURNERS & SERVICE Warwick Pine Island Goshen Highland Falls 845-986-2264 845-258-4046 845-294-8871 845-446-2008 www.panco.com Purple Wave Second as Ryan Sets Record By Richard Furst The girls’ cross country team traveled to Lehigh University to compete in the Paul Short Invitational and came away with a second place finish. Leading the team was Aislinn Ryan with a huge win and a new record for the 5K course. Ryan ran 17:24.9 to win by over a minute. Ryan also missed a turn that separates the 5K course from the college 8K course and ran 50m extra. Placing 10th in 19:29 was Amanda Robotti. Robotti’s time is a top time and will earn her a state ranking. Finishing strong and placing 25th was Samantha Grady in 20:12. In 29th was Melissa Mark in 20:20. Finishing the scoring for the team was Joanna Stein in 43rd in 20:47. Right on Stein’s heels was freshman Tori Pennings in 20:48. Caitlyn Hurley finished 60th in 21:20 to round out the team. When the scores were totaled Allentown Catholic had 80 as Warwick Valley totaled 97. After the race ACCHS coach Jack Pressman spoke kindly of our team and said, "We ambushed you. We practiced all week on this course plus we race on it all the time. The program was welcoming home Francis Coon who debuted for Villanova and we were psyched to do well. By contrast our girls ran the course site unseen and without our third girl Jaclyn Young who is recovering from a bout with bronchitis." The JV race saw Julie Gouss finish strong and place third in 21:18. Kristen Peluso and Kayleigh Maher continue to move up as they placed 7th and 10th, respectively. Diana Lopez also ran with spirit and placed 14th in 22:06, while Cara Sullivan finished the scoring for the team with a fine 16th place finish in 22:19. Next up for the team will be the Great American Cross Country Festival. After that the Invitational schedule is uncertain as a ban has been placed on Warwick students traveling to New York City. Normally the team would take part in the Manhattan College Invitational at Van Cortland Park. VARSITY – 1 - Aislinn Ryan 17:24.9; 10 - Amanda Robotti 19:29.8; 25 - Samantha Grady 20:12; 29 – Melissa Mark 20:20; 43 – Joanna Stein 20:47; 44 – Pennings 20:48 and 60 – Kaitlyn Hurley 21:20. JV – 3 – Julie Gouss 21:18; 7 – Kristen Peluso 21:51; 10 – Kayleigh Maher 21:53; 14 – Diana Lopez 22:06; 16 – Cara Sullivan 22:19; 31 – Megan Rose 22:57; 34 – Courtney Kates 23:06; 35 – Kristi Webster 23:21; 36 – Sarah Ferguson 23:23; 50 – Olivia Drury 23:57; 56 – Stephanie Young 24:04; 66 – Jenna Parillo 24:42; 71 – Christine Straut 24:58; 84 – Katie Wislon 25:25; 94 – Bennett 25:54; 99 – Lauren Cassidy 26:20; 100 - Amy Rutherford 26:31; 102 – Rebecca Mutz 26:43; 105 – Kyra Frosini 26:55; 107 – Emily Lamontagne 27:02 and 118 – Laketha Costello 27:59. Boys Varsity Soccer Improves Record: 5-0 By John Van Pelt Sports Fans! I BET YOU DIDN’T KNOW Brought to you by Eric Nilsestuen Only 14 times in major league history has a hitter led either the National or American League in batting average, home runs and rbi in the same season – baseball’s Triple Crown – and the last was Boston’s Carl Yastrzemski in 1967. But only 12 players have done it, which means two did it twice. Any guesses? They were Rogers Hornsby with St. Louis in 1922 and 1925, and Ted Williams with Boston in 1942 and 1947. Do you know the only year in which it happened in both leagues? It was 1933, when cross-town rivals Chuck Klein of the Phillies and Jimmie Fox of the old Philadelphia A’s captured their respective crowns. ••• When Peyton Manning completed a pass to Marvin Harrison against Tennessee in December of 2003, they became the second duo in NFL history with at least 600 completions for at least 8,000 yards. Any idea who was first? It was Buffalo’s Jim Kelly and Andre Reed. But when it comes to wide receiving tandems, none were more productive than Miami’s Mark Duper and Mark Clayton from quarterback Dan Marino. Nobody else matches their combined 1,061 catches for 17,512 yards and 140 TDs. ••• Who makes all those massive, high-tech, multi-tasking, multi-screen scoreboards? Would you believe that most of them come from tiny Brookings, South Dakota (population about 18,000) and a company named Daktronics? As of 2004, Daktronics had created all or part of the boards in 22 of 31 NFL stadiums, 19 of 30 NHL arenas, 19 of 28 NBA arenas, and 24 of 30 major league ballparks, including the largest sports scoreboard in North America, a 36-by-149 monster at Cleveland’s Jacobs Field. ••• I bet you didn’t know...that being an independent agent means we can get the best coverage and best price from a number of top Insurance companies...Stop in or call and see for yourself. John W. Sanford & Son, Inc. 68 Main St • Warwick • 986-2211 The Warwick Wildcats improved their record to 5-0 with wins over Division II opponents Valley Central (3-0) and Port Jervis (10-0). The ‘Cats are also ranked 12th in the New York State Class AA State Soccer Rankings. The complete Top 15 is listed at the end of the column. Warwick traveled to Valley Central to play the defending Class AA Section IX runners-up from last season. VC also eliminated the ‘Cats on penalty kicks in the sectional tournament on their way to the final; so Warwick was looking to exact a little revenge. Led by Senior Adam Lloyd’s two goals the Wildcats got off to a fast start leading 2-0 after 25 minutes. Early in the 2nd half Junior Brian Kokulak knocked home a loose ball off a scramble in front to give the visitors a commanding 3-0 lead. From that point on the outstanding Wildcat defense refused to let VC get near their goal. Seniors Jeff Paulik, Patrick O’Connor, Tim Gillen, Ryan Hallisey and Juniors Connor Franklin and Connor Leech did not allow a quality shot on goal by the Vikings. Bobby Blaskovich and David Lloyd combined to make four saves in the Warwick goal. The ‘Cats returned home to host a very young and inexperienced Port Jervis team, PJ also had a couple of injuries so the outcome was never in doubt. Led by Adam Lloyd’s new school record six goals, the ‘Cats easily defeated the Red Raiders 10-0. Also scoring for Warwick were Patrick O’Connor, Jeff Paulik, Brian Kokulak, and Steve Maggio. Recording assists were Junior Patrick Gallagher (2), O’Connor (2), Junior Connor Franklin, and Sophomore Patrick Akin. Once again Bobby Blaskovich and David Lloyd did not allow a goal. The win improved Warwick to 3-0 and first place in Division II. The Wildcats have revised their schedule due to weather and Homecoming: Tues., Sept. 28, at Minisink; Thurs., Sept. 30, Monroe-Woodbury; Tues., Oct. 5, Valley Central; Sat., Oct. 2, Middletown, 7 p.m. at Town Park; Tues., Oct. 12, at Port Jervis; Thurs., Oct. 14, Minisink; Tues., Oct. 19, at NFA; Thurs., Oct. 21, Kingston; Fri., Oct. 22, Warwick Kickoff Classic at Town Park – Cornwall vs. Roy C. Ketchum 4 p.m. and New Paltz vs. Warwick 6 p.m. (Championship Game); Tues., Oct. 26, at Washingtonville; and Thurs., Oct. 28, at Pine Bush. All State Football Player of the Week Tim Marion By Gregory Sirico on track as they take on Conference 1 "AA" opponent Kingston on Sat. at C. A. Morgan The Bill Garcia All State Insurance Field. company is proud to honor Tim Marion Tim maintains a solid 92 grade point as this weeks’ Wildcat football player of average and his class rank of 51 of 361 the week. The 5’9" 170 lb. senior running makes him an outstanding recruit for the back and linebacker has been a tremencollege football programs. He is also a 13’ dous contributor on both sides of the pole vaulter for Coach St. Lawrence’s ball this week in the Wildcat’s 44 – 6 vicFlying Circus in the Spring and Sprinter tory over Roosevelt High School in Hyde for Coach Potter’s indoor team during the Park. Tim carried the ball six times for winter. Tim Marion is the son of Carol 83 yards and a touchdown averaging 13.8 and John Marion of Warwick. He has two Tim Marion yards per carry. brothers John (West Point Graduate Class of 2004) and Kevin (Warwick Middle School). Bill Garcia Tim recorded five tackles from his linebacker position (two solo and three assists) and also kicked a 39 yard field All-State Agency of Warwick is proud to honor Tim goal in the third quarter to secure the victory. In addition Marion and other student – athletes who have set the bar to Tim’s ability as a player, he has also been selected as team for academic and athletic excellence. captain by his teammates and will help to keep the Wildcats Have You Seen a Pontiac Recently? Do you have any photos of upper Main St., Warwick in the late 1970s? The Albert Wisner Public Library is looking for a photo of Mel’s Pontiac, which was at 95 Main St. Can you help? If so, please call and leave a message for Sue Garnder at the Reference Desk, 986-1047, or email [email protected]. WARWICK VALLEY DISPATCH, SEPTEMBER 29, 2004 19 The club also holds infant/toddler/preschooler playgroups on both weekdays and weekends. Parents of twins, triplets, and more are invited to join for fun and mutual support. For information call Tara at 496-5996. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 20 MARTA Fall Luncheon at Eagle’s Nest Wed., Oct. 20, 12:30 p.m. Michael Brown, a nephew of Amy Bull Crist, will speak on the topic "Orange County’s Founding Family." Cost $20/person. To make reservations call 783-9330. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 21 Defensive Driving Class Thurs. Oct. 21, 5-10 p.m. American Legion Hall, Forester Ave. (side door). Cost: $39. To register call George Arnott 469-9482. Robert Demetry/The Warwick Valley Dispatch A haybale flies into a haywagon during harvesting of the last crop of hay at Pennings Farm on Route 94 South. TUESDAYS Florida Farmers Market every Tuesday across from Big V, Rte. 94 and 17A, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., sponsored by Florida Chamber of Commerce in cooperation with the Cornell Cooperative Extension. For information call Dottie Ehlers 6517450. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 6 The Sterling Forest Ski Patrol will hold its Third Annual Roswell Hunter Memorial Golf Outing Wed., Oct. 6, 11 a.m. at the Mansion Ridge Golf Club, Monroe. For more information call Robin Redden, Chairperson: 201-934-1493. cants, Sat., Oct. 16, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., Warwick Town Hall (front entrance), Kings Highway, Warwick. Cost: $30. Enrollees must hold a NYS Learners Permit before registering. To register call George Arnott 469-9482. WEDNESDAYS Chess Club - The Tuscan Café, 5 South St., Warwick each Wednesday, 5:30 p.m. All levels welcome. MARTA, the Mid-Hudson Area Retired Teachers Association will come together 12 noon at The Barnsider, Kings Highway, Sugar Loaf, Wed., Oct. 6. Luncheon of own menu price. For information call 496-6117. The Moving Company Dance Center Grand Opening Celebration Sat., Oct. 16, 8 p.m., at the new location, Kutz Camp, Bowen Camp, Warwick. Performances by students and guests. Reception to follows; free to the public, but reservations required. Call 986-5359. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 The Adoption Group of O.C. will host an Open House, Wed., Sept. 29, 7:30 p.m., Wallkill Community Center, Wes Warren Dr., Middletown. Call Gail 4977354 or Mary Ellen 986-5145. Pre- and post-adoptive families welcome. Penny Social sponsored by Florida Presbyterian Church, One North Main St., Florida, Fri., Oct. 8. Viewing will begin 7 p.m. and calling starts 8 p.m. Good prizes and free refreshments. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 19 Mothers of Multiples Dinner - The Orange County Parents of Multiples Club will meet for a "moms’ night out" at a local restaurant Tues., Oct. 19, 7 p.m. Ladies Auxiliary of American Post 1250, Florida monthly meeting Wed., Sept. 29, Legion Post, Cohen Circle, Florida, 6:30 p.m. with potluck supper. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 9 Chicken Barbecue to honor the Florida Fun Fest Award recipients Sat., Oct. 9, beginning 3 p.m., Walter R. Sturr Memorial Park. Cost: $10/person. Children 6 and under are free. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 1 Pep Rally Fri., Oct. 1, 6:30 p.m. on the Warwick High School football field. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 2 Warwick Valley High School’s Annual Homecoming Parade, Sat., Oct. 2, 12 noon. Parade begins at school’s bus garage, down County Rte. 1 to Rte. 94, and will travel on Rte. 94 to Walsh’s Restaurant. Parade will proceed up Main St. and make a left onto Welling Place and stop at the lower parking lot of CVS. Reviewing stand in front of WVT Communications, Main St. Conservation Day at Sterling Forest State Park Sat., Oct. 2. Enjoy the many activities at the Frank Lautenberg Visitor Center, 116 Old Forge Road, near the south end of Sterling Lake, Tuxedo. Admission free; registration required. For information, 845-351-5907. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 15 John S. Burke Catholic H.S. 3rd Annual Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony & Dinner, Fri., Oct. 15, 6 p.m., Owen Murphy Inn, Goshen. $75 per person. For ticket information call 294-2830. Five-hour Pre-licensing Course required for NYS Driver license appli- 30th Anniversary Boots N’ Britches Celebration at Winslow Therapeutic Center Sat., Oct. 23, Reception 6:30/Dinner 7:30. Winslow will celebrate 30 years of offering a unique and often life changing horse experience to children and adults in the community. Tables are now being reserved. For information call Jaime Phillips at 986-6686. Sneakers to Boots 314 Route 94 South Warwick, NY (845) 986-0333 Mon-Sat 10-6 • Sun 11-2 www.sneakerstoboots.com SATURDAY, OCTOBER 16 Fish & Chips Dinner – Sat., Oct. 16, continuous serving 5 to 7 p.m. Adults $10; children under 10 $6. New Milford Methodist Church Hall, 5 Jockey Hollow Rd., New Milford. Take-outs available. No tickets sold at the door. Call 9863974 for tickets. Defensive Driving Class Sat., Oct. 16, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Warwick Town Hall (front door) Kings Highway, Warwick. Cost: $39. To register call George Arnott 469-9482. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 23 Ancient Order of Hibernians Bus Trip to Mohegan Sun Sat., Oct. 23 departing CVS parking lot 8 a.m. Arrive at Casino 12 noon. Depart Casino 6 p.m. Cost: $32/person due to recent gas price increases. Each person receives $10 playing chips/voucher and $10 food voucher. Oct. 7 deadline for reservations. For information call Charlie Degnan, 9864193 or Dr. Patrick Michel, 986-3646. Wheat Leather Available in M/W ” PIT BOSS SOFT TOE Uninsulated fullgrain leather upper Goodyear welt construction Removable contoured EVA sockliner $79 99 Available in steel toe and nonsteel toe 20 WARWICK VALLEY DISPATCH, SEPTEMBER 29, 2004 Warwick Football Rushes Past FDR: 44-6 By Gregory Sirico Warwick Varsity Football improved its record to 2 -1 Thurs., Sept. 23, with a solid 44 – 6 victory over Roosevelt High School of Hyde Park. The Wildcat victory started conference play with a 1 – 0 conference record. Warwick was defeated by Monroe in week one, 14 – 0, and has continued to get better by focusing on building team depth each week. Warwick was led by a core of talented backs rushing for 454 yards over the FDR Presidents. The rushing attack was led by Seniors Steven Prescod (eight carries for 68 yards and one touchdown), Tim Marion (six carries for 83 yards and 1 touchdown), Alex Darcey (five carries for 59 yards) and Derek Hrinya (four carries for 48 yards and two touchdowns). Warwick built a 34 – 0 halftime advantage over FDR. Junior reserve fullback John Giannino showed what he can do, leading all rushers with 14 carries for 106 yards and one touchdown followed by Joe Stolzenberg (three carries for 36 yards), Anton Stewart (three carries for 28 yards and one touchdown), Michael Marchese, Chris Zueger, Ryan Darcey, James Fitzgerald and Rob Lax. These fullbacks all contributed with carries compiling over 50 yards. The Wildcats take on the Kingston Tigers on Sat., Oct. 2 in the Annual Homecoming celebration beginning Friday night with a pep rally at C. A. Morgan Field beginning at 6 p.m. The week will include the annual Powder Puff Women’s Football Game and a bon fire on Fri. night following the pep rally. For the Record: • Senior squad Captain Tim Marion kicked a 39 yard field goal in the second half to break into the top 10 longest of all time at WVHS. Matt DeFrancisco (Class of 2000) kicked a 49 yard field goal at Port Jervis in 1999. • Saturday’s Kick-Off for Homecoming is scheduled for 1:30 PM. • Check-Out warwickfootball.com for updated statistics, pictures and history of your Warwick Wildcat Football Team. Katie Bisaro/The Warwick Valley Dispatch Future Wildcats - members of the Warwick Youth Football program got a chance to warm up with the Varsity before the game. Meet the Miracle Makers of St. Anthony Community Hospital They’re the top-notch nurses who consistently provide professional service to make your hospital visit the best it can be. They’ve been recognized, along with the entire staff, by receiving 12 recent National Patient Satisfaction Awards. But most important, they’re people you know from church, school, and the community. They’re a part of a team of miracle makers at St. Anthony Community Hospital, and they know that great service from great people is great medicine. When you need ‘good help’, put your care in hands you trust. Miracles through Medicine 15 Maple Avenue, Warwick, NY (845) 986-2276 www.stanthonycommunityhosp.org
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