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The Dispatch Compares Village Prices to
the Big Stores & Online for Holiday Shopping
Photos and Story by Eileen Patterson
With less than fourteen days to finish Holiday shopping, we were inspired by a few recent letters to the editor
of The Warwick Valley Dispatch urging members of the
community to shop in Warwick. After explaining her frustration with friends who were headed to Middletown for
items available in Warwick, Dr. Deborah Bernstein said,
“We are lucky here in Warwick to have a downtown, but it
can’t survive without us.”
Another writer explained that her childhood was spent
in a community similar to Warwick and that it is no longer
the charming Main Street experience that she remembers.
Nanette Holey, a newcomer to Warwick said, “Most stores [in
Warwick] offer items that compete with mall prices. If you love
Warwick, support it or it won’t survive. Believe me. I know.”
This reporter took on the challenge - are Dr. Bernstein
and Ms. Holey correct and do the prices in Warwick compare to the larger stores in Middletown and the Palisades?
Using a typical holiday list, this reporter went to the shops
on Main Street and Railroad Avenue to discover that prices
are the same or less in Warwick than you will find at the
larger stores.
It was also discovered that even the most seasoned
shopper is not immune to impulse buying. Even though
the list was very specific, once inside the shops in town it
was difficult not to be distracted by the distinctive variety
and unique selection that is not found at the mall.
Other niceties that add to the shopping experience in
Warwick are hard to beat. The friendly atmosphere among
neighbors and friends; the kinder, gentler in-store music;
and the extravagant gift wrapping are incomparable to
anything you will find at the mall.
The new music shop on Main Street, Village Music, sells these
GHS Boomers electric guitar strings for $5.99 per pack of six
strings. Alto Music sells the same item for the same price.
At Greetings and Salutations, Joanne Graney offers the popular Ugly Doll by David Horvath for $20. FAO Schwarz’s price
is $37.50 online (this includes a $6 gift wrap fee and $6.50 for
shipping). Graney’s unique gift wrap service is free!
BiNK is a new metro-styled baby shop on Railroad Avenue.
Owner, Maura offers this Cowmooflage Marathon Convertible
Car Seat by Britax Child Safety at $249.99. Babies R Us carried
the identical item at the identical price.
At Forever
Jewelers, Sarah
Priest displays a
sterling silver heart
tag toggle bracelet
and necklace. The
price in her shop in
Warwick is $50 for
the bracelet and
$90 for the 16”
necklace.
Comparable pieces
can be found at
Tiffany’s for $195
and $250 respectively.
Tim from Style Counsel poses alongside an Adrianna Pappell
beaded overlay Godet cocktail dress. Tim’s price is $148. Compare
that to Nordstrom’s $158 price tag for the same dress.
Corwins Florist owner Amy Sliter explains that apart from settling for a less cared-for and viable Oncidium Orchid, you’d
pay more at a national line like Smith and Hawken. Corwin’s
price is $30, Smith and Hawken charges $49 before shipping.
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The Toy Chest
prices are typically
comparable to Toys
R Us. This 396
piece Star Wars
ARC-170
Starfighter Lego set
sells for $39.99 at
the Toy Chest and
Toys R Us. The difference in Warwick
is the personal
service and product knowledge that
is just not available
at the huge toy
stores.
Village Mayor and shop owner, Michael Newhard, says these
All-Clad cookware pieces are a terrific gift for the gourmet
cook on your list. Newhard’s – The Home Source offers this
line at a 20% discount from the manufacturer’s suggested retail
price. This discount is not available at Williams Sonoma.
What better place to buy ink than at the Inkwell? Not to mention all of the other office and personal stationery supplies you
can think of. HP Inkjet Print Cartridges are clearly marked,
well organized, and fully stocked. The #23 Tri-Color sells at
the Inkwell for $34.99, Staples price is $34.99 also.
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WARWICK VALLEY DISPATCH, DECEMBER 14, 2005
Town Acquires Sly Farm Through PDR
Town Supervisor Mike Sweeton announces that the
Town has acquired the Development Rights on the eighth
farm since the 2000 PDR Bond referendum. The Sly farm,
101 acres between Ackerman Road and Rte 94 has been
preserved in perpetuity under the Local Law #6 governing
PDR, on Fri., Nov. 25. This farm was purchased from the
Sly family by Madison and Elizabeth Lewis during the mid
20th century and was inherited by their daughters, Mary
Hope, Joan and Elizabeth.
The land ranges from rolling to level, has productive
hay fields and beautiful forested hillsides. Its western section is traversed by a constant running stream and contains
wetlands that are friendly animal habitat residences. The
views of the valley and Brady Mountain are spectacular
from the high ground off Ackerman Road. The property
also abuts the Town owned Davis woodlands.
The Town’s agricultural and open space Preservation
Board is pleased to have this 101 acres of farmland joined
with seven other farm parcels. This gives the Town 985
acres under agricultural easement protection. Seymour
Gordon, Chair of the “Ag” Board commented, “We’re most
appreciative of the cooperation of the Lewis families for
their decision to sell their development rights to the Town.”
Planning Board Grants Four Approvals
On Wed., Dec. 7, the following applications were given
approval, with conditions, by the Town of Warwick
Planning Board:
Carolyn Barkocv for final approval of a proposed twolot subdivision on Ball Rd.; Dawn King-Espada for a lot
line change on Walling Rd.; Omnipoint Communications
Wireless Telecommunications Facility for site plan
approval and special use permit for the construction and
use of a wireless telecommunication facility on Minturn
Rd.; and Anton and Bettina Aigner for a four-lot subdivision on Walling Rd.
The Public Hearing for Fred and Aura Gangemi’s
application for site plan approval for the renovation and
use of an existing cottage house on Woodland Terrace was
adjourned due to septic issues. The Board also reviewed
King’s Quartet Corp. application for amended site plan
approval and special use permit to amend the conditions of
the special permit issued in 1992 and amended in 2000 to
further extend house of operation, entitled “Mid-State
Lumber Corp.,” on Kings Hwy. at the intersection of State
School Rd. This application will be discussed during a
workshop on Mon., Dec. 12.
Due to the upcoming Holidays, the Planning Board
has canceled a work session on Dec. 26 and the Planning
Board meeting on Jan. 4, 2006.
SUPERVISOR’S
CORNER
By Michael P. Sweeton
Warwick Town Supervisor
www.townofwarwick.org
Tune to Cablevision Municipal Channel 21 or
log on to www.townofwarwick.org for Town information.
Now that winter weather has arrived, please
remember that it is against the law to park vehicles
on any Town road during a storm event and also to
plow snow into Town roadways. Both of these slow
down the job of clearing the roads and create hazardous conditions for DPW workers as well as other
residents. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.
New Jersey Transit Winter Weather Service
Plan is in effect. Please be sure to call the Hotline
at (201) 612-1162 for which a contingency plan
might be in effect during inclement weather. You
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A public hearing to consider a proposed local
law entitled “Outside Wood Boilers (OWB)” will be
held on Thurs., Dec. 29 at 7:30 p.m. in the Warwick
Town Hall.
The next regular meeting of the Town Board
will be held on Thurs., Dec. 29 at 7:30 p.m. in the
Warwick Town Hall, 132 Kings Highway.
Village Asks Residents to Participate in Greenway Study
By Eileen Patterson
Ralph Waldo Emerson wrote, “He who knows what
sweets and virtues are in the ground, the waters, the plants,
the heavens, and how to come at these enchantments, is the
rich and royal man.” The members of the Board of
Trustees of the Village of Warwick may be the type of rich
and royal men to whom Emerson was referring. Early in
the year, the Board secured a $10,000 grant from the
Orange County Office of Community Development to
begin a feasibility study for a walkway along the
Wawayanda Creek.
After several months of gathering research and considering designs for the walkway, representatives from
LMS/HDR, and the Board of Trustees held a public work
session to receive input from the community. The work
session was held on Nov. 22 and was well attended. All of
the attendees were impressed with the presentation by John
Roebig of LMS/HDS as he displayed some of long-term
possibilities for the Greenway.
Roebig explained that the vision of Frederick Olmsted,
who designed New York City’s Central Park in the late
1800’s, was the inspiration for this walkway. Olmsted has
long been acknowledged as the founder of American landscape architecture. In addition to Central Park, Olmsted
designed The Emerald Necklace in Boston, which is a
seven-mile continuous linkage of parks in the form of a
giant semi-circle that runs around the city.
Amarone’s
This vision applies to the Wawayanda Greenway in the
form of a path which would initially create a link from
Oakland Avenue to South Street and Forester Avenue to
expand retail opportunities and create another connection
to merchants. Other goals include reaching into the recreational destinations at Memorial and Stanley- Deming
parks and creating a safe path from the High School and
Middle School into the Village.
Some of the long term goals include the possibility of
creating a spur to the Appalachian Trail, running from the
southwestern to the northeastern points of the Town of
Warwick. Along the way, the Greenway would create an
interaction with otherwise missed opportunities to appreciate
the beautiful natural landscape in and around Warwick.
At the work session, Mayor Michael Newhard said,
“The Wawayanda is currently a resource that is unrealized
unless it floods or there is a Duck Derby.” He reported that
in conversations with residents, it is clear that “there is a
real desire to have recreational activities close to home.” He
said, “Recently I mentioned the idea to a local fireman who
told me to make sure it is wide enough for bikes because I
don’t want to keep going to Goshen.” During a brainstorming session at the meeting, attendees offered other
uses for the Greenway which included environmental education, pedestrian and bike access to the new library, a biking and jogging path away from traffic, and a chance to
enjoy the biodiverse landscape surrounding Warwick.
Village Engineer, Michael Murphy said, “In all likeli-
hood this will be a long term project that can be built in
phases as funding allows. Construction will probably start
within the village core by identifying and building critical
links then reach outwards from the village center to the
priority nodes.”
Residents at the Nov. 22 work session completed a survey containing the following questions: What do you
think are the five most popular activities of the people who
would use this Greenway, including yourself?; When would
you use the Greenway (time of day, time of year)?; How
would you use the Greenway (walking, biking, jogging, picnic, avoid traffic, stroll, unwind, local history, breath fresh
air, cross country ski )?; What are your concerns for establishing a Greenway and how do you suggest those concerns
be addressed?; What kind of wildlife do you like?; What
would you like to learn through signage (historic information, river ecology, wildlife and plant biology)?; What types
of amenities do you want (observation decks, raised boardwalk through wetland, fishing pier, kayak launch, bike
racks, benches/picnic areas, playground)?; Where would
you like to see stream restoration?; and What should the
Greenway connect to (the historic district; provisions be to
made to extend to areas being developed in the future).
Residents who were not able to attend the first work
session are invited to submit answers to these questions to
the Village Clerk. All the responses will be tallied and discussed at the next work session which is being planned for
late January or early February.
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Village Board Joins Orange County
Municipalities on Call for Tax Reform
By Eileen Patterson
In October, Village of Warwick Mayor, Michael
Newhard, received a letter from the Town of Cornwall
Supervisor Richard Randazzo requesting the Village Board
to pass a resolution regarding the “ever growing impact on
property owners to fund public education.” In the letter,
Randazzo said, “We are at a critical point in time where we
must move away from school property taxes and find alternative ways to fund our public education system. While we
all support quality education for our children, we cannot
create the economic hardship that comes from the staggering increases in local property taxes.”
At the time, the Board asked Village Attorney, Michael
Meth, to review the resolution and offer his advice on how
to proceed. At the Dec. 5 Village Board Meeting, Meth said,
“It [the resolution] doesn’t say anything. It calls on lawmakers to do what they are bound to do by law anyway. It
stands as a petition.” Mayor Newhard said, “As a petition it
can be an effective tool. Many municipalities are on
board.” Trustee Pascal added, “The resolution is more of a
solidarity movement without clarification.”
At another meeting, Trustee Roger Metzger supported
the contention that something must be done. “Taxes are
going up 9% a year, at that rate, the property taxes will
double every eight years,” said Metzger. After some discussion about the merits of its petition-like spirit, the Board
decided to adopt the resolution. The document will detail
the desire of the Trustees to call upon elected leaders in
Albany, “to address the problem once and for all and to
develop a solution which will provide adequate funds for
public primary and secondary education without relying
in whole or in substantial part on real property taxation.”
Warwick Police Blotter
November 30
A 17-year-old male from Warwick was arrested and
charged with Sexual Misconduct following an incident on
Locust St. He was arraigned by Hon. Farina and released
to reappear in Village Court.
Glenn J. Curcione, 36, of Lafayette, NJ was arrested
and charged with Aggravated Unlicensed Operation 3rd
following an incident on Glenwood Rd. He was released to
reappear in Town Court.
December 2
A 20-year-old male from Monroe was arrested and
charged with Aggravated Unlicensed Operation 3rd following an incident on Oakland Ave. He was released to reappear in Village Court.
December 3
George Clawson, 36, of Warwick was arrested and
charged with Endangering Welfare of a Child and Public
Lewdness following an incident on Queen Ann Lane. He
was released to reappear in Town Court.
The discussion continued when a Village resident
asked the Board to consider following up on a conversation
with Assemblywoman Annie Rabbitt who recently visited
Village Hall to hear residents’ concerns. This resident felt
the board should include a charge in the resolution which
would ask lawmakers to investigate how funds are dispersed by the Lottery commission. During her visit,
Rabbitt informed the Village Board that the New York State
Lottery which was put in place to provide financial aid to
education only contributes 10% of its revenues to education. “The rest,” she said, “goes into the General Fund.”
Mayor Newhard and the Trustees agreed that adopting
the resolution was valuable but they also agreed to consider following up with further action including a suggestion
regarding the lottery funds. The Lottery commission
paints a different picture from the one reported by Rabbitt.
The New York State Lottery outlines fund disbursement on
its website. They report that in 2005, lottery revenues are
expected to total approximately $6.2 billion. Fifty-six percent of that amount (or $3.5 billion) will go to pay prizes;
33% (or approximately $2 billion) will be distributed to
schools in New York State. The other 11% is comprised of
operating costs, contractor fees and commissions to retailers.
The website details how and where the funds were distributed. In 2005, they report, Orange County schools
received $58.9 million from lottery revenues; $3.6 million
of which went to Warwick Valley. The $3.6 million represents approximately 5% of the current Warwick school
budget. The Lottery further details a breakdown of how
New York State schools are funded. Forty-six percent is
paid by local taxes, 39% is state sources other than the lottery and 5% is from the New York State lottery.
December 4
A 19-year-old male from Warwick was arrested and
charged with Operating a Motor Vehicle with a Suspended
Registration following an incident on County Hwy 1. He
was released to reappear in Town Court.
December 7
Michael P. Blount, 42, of Franklin Lakes, NJ was arrested and charged with Aggravated Unlicensed Operation 3rd
following an incident on Sandfort Ln. He was released to
reappear in Town Court.
Jeffrey K. Patridge, 44, of Washingtonville, NY was
arrested on a warrant charging Aggravated Harassment
2nd following an incident on Greenwood Ave. He was
released to reappear in Town Court.
Alan VanDuzer, 25, of Warwick was arrested on a warrant for Failure to a Pay a Fine on a Driving While Ability
Impaired by Drugs charge. He was arraigned by Hon.
Farina and released to reappear in Town Court.
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From
The Mayor’s Office
By Mayor Michael Newhard
Village of Warwick
www.villageofwarwick.org
The Warwick Valley Chorale performed their
Mid-Winter Concert this past Sunday; it was a wonderful evening program. We are fortunate to have
such a treasure as the chorale. They are the oldest
chorale in the county and their performances have
given delight to countless listeners and music lovers.
Conductor, Stanley Curtis celebrated his 20th year of
working with the chorale.
It is events like this that speak of our sense of
community. A holiday season can be emotionally
draining. Many people are surely saddened with
thoughts of loss or loneliness. Books are written,
medicines are prescribed to help us cope.
I do know one thing that it is events such as the
chorale performance, the scene of a horse drawn carriage with Santa on Main Street, the decorated
homes and shops downtown, a warm cup of delicious soup in a local café, the glorious tree in front
of the Old School Baptist Church, the delight of a
child, the silence of a late night snow that are small
joys that make the season brighter and give hope. It
is all these things and more that make me stop and
realize the rarity of what we have in the Warwick
Valley. When I hear the combined voices of the
chorale, so sweet, strong, and meaningful, I think of
them rising up in the cold night air as a poignant
thank you for all that is good and blessed.
The Village is still collecting toys for disadvantaged children in Orange County. New and gently
used toys may be dropped off at Village Hall
Monday-Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m.
through Dec. 19.
The next Village Board meeting is Mon., Dec. 19
at 7:40 p.m.
Annual Toy Drive
The Village of Warwick will be participating in a toy
drive for disadvantaged children in Orange County from
Thanksgiving weekend through Dec. 19. The Village will
accept new and good condition used toys and games.
Items may be dropped off at Village Hall, 77 Main Street,
Mon. – Fri. between 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. If you have any
questions contact the Village Clerk at 986-2031.
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WARWICK VALLEY DISPATCH, DECEMBER 14, 2005
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Editor,
From the fury of public relations articles in the local papers,
I can only assume that the Warwick School Admistration is trying
to prepare the taxpayers for another outrageous increase in school
taxes for the 2006-2007 budget year. This school year, 2005-2006,
they will spend $68,680,799 for a student population of 4571 or $
15,025 per student. Personally, I feel any thing above this increase
of $4.1 million for the 2006-2007 year is not going to be acceptable to the taxpayers and should be rejected at the polls. An
increase of $4.1 million would result in a budget of $72,850,788
for the 2006-2007 school year or an average cost per student of
$15,938! To put 4.1 million dollars in perspective, the Tri-Valley
school just built a state of the art auditorium with a 1013 seat theater for roughly the same amount ($4.1 million)!
It is natural and desirable that the Administration strive for
excellence in the education of our children but they have to realize that there is a reasonable limit on just how much they can
extract from taxpayers. Public schools are not intended to be
“Finishing Schools for the Rich and Famous”; just maybe they are
trying to provide more than can be reasonably expected of a public school system? Because of their burning desire to expand non
academic streams (sports, music, arts and clubs, etc.), they have
succeeded in raising class sizes that could actually result in the lowering of academic results. Academic excellence should be their primary objective.
The buck stops at the Board of Education as they actually have
the power to control spending and are theoretically responsible to
the tax payers who elected them. Should they decide to accept a
budget proposal for 2006-2007 that is above $72,850,788 or almost
$16,000/yr. per student, they are asking for another austerity budget and the taxpayers should seriously consider replacing the three
board members who will be up for election next June.
Where is the 2004-2005 financial report? The school year
ended on June 30, 2005 and still no published report as required by
state law. I would like to see where all that $64,712,119 went as well
as finding out where the $1,100,000 of interest came from. Over
$1million dollars of interest would suggest an extremely large
cache of funds or investments that might be available to keep the
next tax increase at a reasonable level.
WILLIAM A. FULLERTON
A & P Memories Sought
Do you remember the
old A&P on Main St.
Warwick? The smell of freshly ground coffee, the neat
pyramids of merchandise,
and some friendly folks to
wait on you?
A former local citizen is
trying to remember some of
the names of the staff there in
the 1950's, as she walks down
memory lane. Were you one
of the employees, or did you
know them?
The Library
would love to hear from you
and will also share your
memories with the A & P
Historical Society.
Call
Albert Wisner Library and
leave a message at the
Reference Desk, 986-1047,
ext. 3, for Sue Gardner, or
email
[email protected].
Thank you for sharing!
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Meeting
The Board of Trustees of the Albert Wisner Public Library will
meet for their regular monthly meeting on Tues., Dec. 20 at 7 p.m.
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Photo by Colleen Mc Avey
Smoke rises from a barn fire early Thursday afternoon, Dec.8. The barn belonged to Settlers Farm off Wheeler Road in Florida NY.
Luckily no one was injured in the blaze.
Assemblywoman Rabbitt
Reaches Out to Constituents
By James Jordan
On Thurs., Dec. 8, New York State Assemblywoman Annie Rabbitt addressed constituents before the Warwick Town Board meeting. The session was open to the public to
voice their concerns on a myriad of topics such as school property tax reform, the empire
zone program, and a number of veteran’s and social issues.
Rabbitt spoke at length about the importance of proper planning within a township
and how the lack thereof can create a downturn of public interest for the business center
of a town. How it’s important to take notice of who’s running for local offices and that
indifference doesn’t help a community grow.
Solutions for the school property tax reform issue were addressed, such as civil refinement, a Medicare cap, getting the school budget done
on time, and voting once for
the core, secondary, and
third budgets (opposed to
voting for them individually). John Porter brought up
his personal concern about
seniors living on a fixed
incomes being required to
pay ever increasing school
taxes.
Annie urged the public
to take an interest in the
goings on of local and state
government and made it
clear that she’s available to
help with questions and
concerns that the public may
have. The address of her
Albany office is Room 532,
Legislative Office Building,
Albany, NY 12248 (518-4555991). Her email address is
r a b b i t a @
assembly.state.ny.us. The
Assemblywoman Annie Rabbitt meets with the few resi- Town Hall’s website is
http://townofwarwick.org/.
dents who turned out to the Town Board meeting.
Warwick's Early
Baseball Team
Information Sought
A local researcher is trying to find
more information or photos of the local
adult baseball team the "Wawayandas,"
who were playing teams such as Wallkill in
the late 1880's. The Library has a photo of
the 1914 team that was published in The
Warwick Dispatch May 15, 1964, but is
looking for more, or earlier information. If
you have a picture or anything that could
help, please leave a message for Sue
Gardner at the Albert Wisner Public
Library (986-1047, ext. 3) or email [email protected].
SACH Offers
Free Flu Clinic
On Dec. 15 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., St.
Anthony Community Hospital in Warwick
will be providing free flu shots to anyone
50 years and older or to adults who are at
risk from complications from the flu. No
appointment is necessary and there is no
fee. The vaccine will be provided as long as
supply lasts.
FREE FLU VACCINE
Thursday, December 15
3:00 - 6:00pm
St. Anthony Community Hospital Lobby
For those age 50 years and older,
and other adults who are
at risk for flu complications.
Registration and appointments
are not being taken. If you need
further information, call 987-5243.
Vaccine will be administered while supplies last.
ST. ANTHONY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Bon Secours Charity Health System
www.StAnthonyCommunityHosp.org
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WARWICK VALLEY DISPATCH, DECEMBER 14, 2005
Village of
Florida
By Mayor Jim
Pawliczek
This article is my way of communicating with
you, the residents of the Village of Florida, on a regular basis. Any opinions expressed are solely my
own.
All Village employees now have identification
badges. This will eliminate any distress when someone from the Department of Public Works must
enter your home. An employee entering your home
to read a water meter will have a visible identification card with photo ID.
Stephanie Simon, a Village resident and member of the Florida Chamber of Commerce, with the
sanction of the Chamber, is going to develop a
Florida community newsletter. She will seek the
cooperation and input of all Florida Organizations.
The newsletter will be delivered to all community
homeowners free of charge. Good luck and many
thanks to Stephanie.
The Orange County Water Authority hired a
private contractor to perform a leak detection survey for all cities, Towns and Villages in Orange
County. The contractor, D.S.M. Solutions, Inc. did
the survey on the Village of Florida system. No leaks
were found in the 26.5 miles of water main covered
in the survey. This is an exceptionally good report,
considering the age of the system. Some water lines
date back to the late 1800’s.
The eleven-inch snowstorm on Fri., Dec. 9,
passed into history without notoriety, thanks to the
determination and efficiency of our Department of
Public Works. Thank you to our DPW.
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Florida Has Spectacular Tree Lighting Ceremony
By Colleen McAvey
On Fri. Dec. 2, the Florida Fire Company came
through again at this years’ Tree Lighting Ceremony. With
Bill Babcock doing an incredible likeness of Santa Claus, he
waved to the children and gave
out toys.
In the frigid temperature
and as snow flurries fell, second graders from Golden Hill
Elementary entertained the
people with Holiday songs and
smiles, bringing joy to all.
Mayor Jim Pawliczek greeted
the crowd and as the switch
was flipped the tree became
alive with lights.
No one can forget that the
hours of work to make the tree
possible was done by the
Florida Department of Public
Works (DPW). Master of
Ceremonies, Jeff Babcock,
helped Santa Claus give-out
trucks, coloring books and
oranges to over 400 children.
The Florida Christmas
Tree Lighting Ceremony is a must do every year. The individuals who make it possible do it for the love of children, family, and community and to bring joy for the Holidays, and it
shows brightly in their faces.
Mt. Alverno Residents Enjoy Holiday Season
Performance by Middle School Band & Orchestra
It was a welcome return engagement and once again
members of the Warwick Valley Middle School Band and
Orchestra arrived with their music and a variety of instruments along with creative programs and “Santa’s helpers”
stagehands.
As part of all the holiday season celebrations at Mount
Alverno Center, the Warwick Valley Middle School Music
Department presented a Christmas concert in the activities
room of the facility on Mon., Dec. 5. Approximately 40
young musicians and stagehands participated. Residents
and parents were treated to individual and group performances of traditional Christmas and holiday music including such favorites as “Silent Night,”“Good King Wenceslas,”
“White Christmas” and a Chanukah melody. The performances were under the able direction of Ryan Muehlbauer,
school band director and Christy Halligan, orchestra director.
Mount Alverno Center, a New York State approved
Adult Home with an Assisted Living Program, is part of the
Warwick Campus of Bon Secours Charity Health System.
The facility shares that Campus with St. Anthony
Community Hospital and the Schervier Pavilion Skilled
Nursing facility.
Community involvement in both Mount Alverno
Center and other facilities at the Warwick Campus has
become a tradition. Other organizations like the Boy
Scouts, the Girl Scouts and various clubs and school groups
are frequent visitors. An adjacent day care center provides
an opportunity for intergenerational programs. And the
senior citizens are always welcome at school plays and
other community or church events.
“We are grateful to the Directors and the young musicians in the Warwick Valley Middle School band and
orchestra for helping us celebrate this holiday season,” said
Kathie Deak, administrator of Mount Alverno Center.
“This wonderful performance was one of the highlights of
all the holiday events at Mount Alverno and everyone has
told us how much they enjoyed it.”
Deak also added that she is proud of the fact that
Activities Director Amy Steinberg and the staff have made
every effort to insure that the residents enjoy the holidays.
“The attitude of our staff at Mount Alverno plays no small
part in making sure that the residents are comfortable and
at home,” said Deak.
Additional information about Mount Alverno Center,
Schervier Pavilion, Day-At-A-Time and St. Anthony
Community Hospital is available on the Web at
www.StAnthonyCommunityHosp.org.
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Local Resident Chosen to Build
Confidence Through Knowledge
By Lisa Rice
In late August, Sandy Frost fell off her
horse. It was a bad fall, resulting in physical injuries that she is still recovering from;
three months later she is still in physical
therapy. But the physical injuries were not
the worst part of the accident. She had lost
confidence in herself and her horse and
was afraid to ride her beloved horse. In
mid-October, she was unsure whether she
would ever ride again. Then she received
an email that changed her life.
It was regarding The Equine Affaire, a
series of clinics and events to be held in
West Springfield Massachusetts the weekend of Nov. 11.
The Chris Cox
Horsemanship Company was looking for
someone who had sustained an injury or
accident while riding and needed to regain
their confidence to participate in a demonstration. It was a nationwide search to find
one person to work with Chris Cox, one of
the nation's leading horsemen, personally
and learn to overcome the fears that lingered after a horse accident.
Sandy submitted her story, and following a short telephone interview, she was
selected as the participant out of hundreds
of candidates. "It's the opportunity of a
lifetime!" Sandy exclaimed to her co-workers at Claudia Vaccaro Real Estate, Inc.,
where she is a licensed Realtor.
On Thurs., Nov. 10, Sandy set off to
Springfield with her husband, Simon, and
her horse, Treasure. In front of thousands
of attendees, Sandy rode her horse around
the ring while Chris Cox critiqued her riding style and pointed out where she was
making errors.
"I was so nervous," said Frost, "I was
shaking. There were so many people
watching me; and I was afraid…" But Chris
was a calming influence on both Sandy and
her horse, who he worked with individually after watching Sandy ride. "Sandy represents a lot of people in the stands with the
same problem," said Cox during the
demonstration.
Cox then spent a few minutes working
with Treasure, removed the bridle and rode
the horse, showing Sandy just how capable
her horse is. When Sandy resumed her
position on the horse she had quite a different experience, "I was more confident in
Treasure after watching Chris ride him and
I promised myself not to give up."
"The experience was amazing," said
Frost. "I still have a way to go. I have physical injuries to overcome, but in my head I
can hear Chris' voice as he guided me
through the transitions. I felt like a million
bucks, but as Chris said, 'this is just the
beginning' and with the right instructor
my confidence will come back."
For more information on Chris Cox or
his horsemanship program, visit his website at www.chris-cox.com.
A new tradition began this weekend at Saint Peters Lutheran Church on Little York
Road in Pine Island. Pastor Woody Mather and his congregation decorated a tree with
lights and ornaments, this was followed by a pot-luck dinner and caroling for those
attending.
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WARWICK VALLEY DISPATCH, DECEMBER 14, 2005
Film Company Uses Winslow to Shoot Scene For TV Show
TK-Digital, a Japanese Film Company that is located
in Manhattan recently came to Winslow Therapeutic
Center to film a scene for a film they are creating that will
appear on NTV- on a Japanese Network Television Show
called World’s Astonishing News. The show which airs
weekly consists of reenactments of astonishing stories. The
group was out scouting for a ranch setting and chose
Winslow.
This is a true story about a man who is an insurance
broker and who lived in Kentucky with his daughter and
wife. The man develops a terrible cough which gets worse
and worse over a period of five years. His health is deteriorating and he soon finds out that he has a life threatening
illness. The doctor said he would be dead in five years. He
had a rare disease and had to carry an oxygen tank. The
man ended up getting a double lung transplant and lived
for eight years. He died two years ago of immune system
complications.
The man didn’t want to give up, and while he was
alive, he decided to build a house for his wife and family.
The whole town got together to help build the house, even
though his wife thought he was crazy. His theory was, it
wasn’t good to sit around and wait to die. He was actively
involved in building the house for his family.
This story is similar to Winslow Therapeutic Center’s
story. Many people have come together in the community
to help those in need. Winslow relies heavily on volunteers,
and without them, we couldn’t operate. Winslow is a nonprofit Therapeutic Riding Center that provides physical
therapy and horse related programs to children and adults
with special needs.
Winslow believes in our riders, and we encourage
them not to give up. We have seen our riders achieve things
others may never have thought possible.
The film will only be shown in Japan. For more information on TK-Digital or Winslow Therapeutic Center, call
Jaime Phillips 986-6686.
Members of TK-Digital Production Company film a scene at Winslow Therapeutic Center. Photo by: Jaime Phillips
WTBQ Launches Complete O.C. Daily News Coverage
Orange County radio listeners are in for a big surprise
starting January 2, 2006, when WTBQ, 1110AM introduces
Q11 expanded daily news with ABC network news every
hour on the hour. “After exhaustive research into the
future of AM radio it became obvious that there was a real
need for local Orange County news,” explains Frank Truatt,
the station’s owner for the past 11 1/2 years. “The days of
music and upbeat disc jockeys has been usurped by the
dozens of music sources now available from Ipods to commercial-free satellite radio.”
The power of the station was recently doubled to 500
watts. The Q11 news will be reported by Truatt, Rob
McLean, Dick Wells, Hank Gross and in addition to daily
police reports, news events will be reported by independent
local news correspondents. McLean has been a news
reporter for several local radio stations and has been with
this station for 10 years. Famed commentator Paul Harvey
is aired three times daily.
Wells began his radio career in the ‘60s with WTBQ,
then moved to WALL Radio in the ‘70s in the Bruce
Morrow era. Truatt, will engineer the fast moving news
shows in the morning. Afternoons, Rich Ball, who started
with the station in 1969, returned in 1996 after a long stint
with WBNR, Beacon, and will take over the director’s chair
in the afternoon. Well-known news reporter Hank Gross,
publisher of Mid Hudson News.com, who began his career
at WTBQ will contribute daily news stories. He is also
heard throughout the Hudson Valley on his daily web site.
Ed Klein, who founded the station in 1969 is the former publisher of The Warwick Advertiser and The Hudson
Valley Business Journal and a CBS retiree, is assisting in
launching the new format. “After a lifetime in the news
business I am proud to see that WTBQ has survived as an
independent in a world of giants who ignore the very communities they serve,” he said. “Our motto will be "If it happens in Orange County you will hear it first on Q11.”
The new format starts Mon., Jan. 2 with half-hour
local news headlines and national and world news from the
ABC Radio Network continuing daily, and all programming is simulcast on wtbq.com that remains on air after
the AM station signs off. The WTBQ Daily Round Table of
Business and Politics heard at 9 a.m. features Jerry Boss,
John Hicks, Pat O’Dwyer, Jeff Berkman and on Mondays,
“Business Beat” with Sande Foster and Sue Tovey.
The syndicated Neil Boortz talk show is heard daily
from 10 a.m. to noon. Consumer advice from Clark
Howard airs from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. daily. Weekend programming includes the Jimmy Sturr and Nat the cat polka
shows on Sundays, Dick Wells with “View from the Top,”
and a host of specialty programs from religious to discussion programs filling the weekend.
Teen Writing Contest at the Library
The Albert Wisner Public Library will sponsor a short
story writing contest for teens in grades six through 12,
who reside in Warwick. First prize is $25! The stories must
be between 500 and 2,000 words and include the line “I
wish I never…” All writers are invited to join the Library
at a coffeehouse/open mic in February to read their stories
aloud. All stories will be put together in a booklet collection. Stop by the library reference desk for more information or call 986-1047.
A Holiday Exhibit
Smaller Works for Enjoyment and
Giving this Holiday Season
40 Main Street Warwick, NY 10990
845-986-9500
www.portofcall.net
opening reception
Saturday, December 10th
from 6 to 8pm.
• Unique Home Furnishings
• Bedding
• Tabletop
• Gifts
• Art Gallery
December 10th - January 29th
• Frame Shop
“The Offering” by Susan Morris
WARWICK VALLEY DISPATCH, DECEMBER 14, 2005
‘A Christmas Carol’ Tops Off the
Holiday Season at Lycian Centre
A holiday tradition continues! Kings
Theatre Company is presenting a musical
production of Charles Dickens’ classic
story “A Christmas Carol” at the Lycian
Centre for the Performing Arts in Sugar
Loaf on Sat., Dec. 17, at 4 p.m. and 8 p.m.
A powerful story of redemption,
Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol," has
enchanted audiences the world over with
its simple message of selfless giving.
Ebenezer Scrooge, a most unrepentant,
miserly fellow, is made to see the light as he
survives a merciless battery of revelations
by the ghosts of his own Christmases: Past,
Present and Future. Filled with many of
the most beloved traditional carols of the
season, this enchanting new production
will transport the audience back to the
cobblestone streets of Victorian London.
Superb sets have been specially
designed by the celebrated scenic designer,
Larry Kaushansky, for many years Russia's
reigning set and costume design genius.
His work has appeared in cities throughout
the world including, Moscow, St.
Petersburg, Tokyo, Budapest, Dallas,
Minneapolis, and finally Detroit, where his
spectacular set for "A Christmas Carol"
premiered in 1992. His design for this production was chosen by Theatre Craft
Magazine in 1996 as one of the top set
designs of the year. New music composed
by Kevin Rotty, who created the original
music for the national tours of "A Legend
of St. Nicholas" and "Miracle On 34th
Street," enhances this timeless tale as the
audience follows the soul transforming
journey of Ebenezer Scrooge.
Tickets to this wonderful holiday
event are $35 for adults and $25 for youth
(18 years and younger) and can be purchased by calling the Lycian Centre Box
Office at 469-2287, Tuesday through
Saturday between 11a.m. and 4 p.m.
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At Long Last!
Limited Collector’s Edition for
Holiday Gift & Family Library
By Richard W. Hull
A perfect gift for
loved ones who
live afar and hold
fond memories of
life in their old
hometown.
Sculptural Basketry Workshop
On A Bermuda Cruise
Nationally known artist, Miani
Carnevale, will host a “ Sculptural Basketry
Workshop” onboard the Explorer of the
Seas, a Royal Caribbean cruise ship - this a
five- night Bermuda cruise departing on
May 28 from Cape Liberty Cruise Port in
New Jersey. Miani recently facilitated a
wonderful and well attended workshop in
Warwick called, "Life Stories through the
Vessel Form."
Mianis’ creative encounters are
designed to inspire spontaneous, creative
expression through the crafting of sculptural baskets. She is a graduate of the
Ringling School of Art in Sarasota, Florida
and has also studied in Norway and Italy.
Miani exhibits her work throughout the
United States and is represented in collections nationwide. For more information
on the workshop, contact Miani at 2668941. Reservations for the cruise may be
made by calling 651-2250.
Erica Moore, an eighth grade student at the Warwick Middle School, will be featured in
the Annual Winter Concert on Wed., Dec. 14, at 7:30 p.m. at the High School
Auditorium. Moore will be playing the French Horn, accompanied by the eighth grade
Band under the direction of Ryan Muehlbauer, in Mozart's Horn Concerto #3.
Florida School District Meeting
The Board of Education of the Florida Union Free School District announced a regular meeting will be held Thurs., Dec. 15 at 7:30 p.m. at S.S. Seward Cafetorium. A Select
Choir will perform.
Florida Fire District Meeting
The Florida Fire District Board of Commissioners will be holding the year-end meeting Tues., Dec. 27 at 7:30 p.m.
Available for $21 at: Newhard’s, The Bookstore, Baby Grand, The Inkwell,
Cardspot, Eclectic Eye and other fine stores.
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WARWICK VALLEY DISPATCH, DECEMBER 14, 2005
Jennifer O’Connor
SEVENTY YEARS AGO
December 11, 1935
• The Borden Milk Company has placed guards in
many of its plants throughout NYS, including four
guards at the Warwick plant, as a result of the strike of
its union workers. The workers demand increased pay
and shorter hours.
• George P. Phillips of New Milford is awaiting
Grand Jury after being arrested at Newton on Friday. He
is charged with grand larceny for being one of three who
entered the summer home of Lawrence K. Herzog on
Moe Rd. and stole property valued at $325 in March of
1935. The other two arrested are Stanley Van Atta of
New Milford and Roy Heater of Goshen.
• Mrs. Edgar Higgs of Florida is slowly improving
after being very ill with neuritis.
• A Surrogate’s Court jury disagreed Friday night as
to whether or not Michael A. Brady’s second will, dated
Oct. 1933, was his signature or a forgery. The jury deadlocked with 10 declaring a forgery and two convinced it
was genuine. Mr. Brady’s second will, dated Oct. 1933,
reduced drastically bequests to his widow, Mrs. Ella
Brady of Brooklyn and their invalid son, Albert. The
widow, who is left $25 in the second document, and the
son, who would receive $500 under provisions, had been
chief beneficiaries under the first will signed by Brady
on July 4, 1928. The Brady estate is not in excess of
$8,000.
The second instrument, phased in eccentric form,
was shown by the proponents, Mr. and Mrs. F. P. Wright
of Cleveland. A number of elderly Warwick men testified to having known Mr. Brady most of his life. They
declared he repeatedly had referred to domestic troubles
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and the desire to help the Wrights. Frank Ryan,
Warwick laborer, who admitted to a lifelong friendship
with Brady, afforded the trials most amusing moment
when he was asked under cross examination if he had
ever been convicted of a crime. "Well er yes," he replied.
"I was convicted of speeding. Did twelve miles an hour
with a horse."
• By decisively defeating the Neversink Grange last
Sunday, the fast moving Florida Reds scored their third
successive victory, 41-25. Cliff Arnott was high scorer
with 12 points. On Tues., the Florida Reds had added
to their victory by nipping Port Jervis, 30-26. Charlie
Stoll was high scorer with 14 points.
• A unique pre-Christmas service, conducted by laymen, will be held in the Reformed Church. As part of
the program, Mrs. Stocken will play the organ, A. W.
Buckbee will read Psalm #2, Lawrence Stage and Richard
Wisner will say the prayers, and Demorest Knapp will
do the scripture lesson.
SIXTY YEARS AGO
December 12, 1945
• Mr. & Mrs. Wilbur Space of 34 Colonial Ave. were
pleasantly surprised last Thurs., when their son, Cpl.
William I. Space arrived at home after his honorable discharge from Fort Dix.
• Although ration restrictions have been lifted on all
fats, butter will be hard to get in the near future because
the demand for it is high, and production is low at this
season of the year.
• The Greenwood Lake Parent Teacher Association
held a public meeting on Centralization. Mr. Epting,
Mr. Demerest, Mr. Wertsch and Mr. Lynch answered
questions on this controversial subject. After a warm
questioning period the meeting was adjourned.
• At the Warwick Board of Education meeting Louis
J. Aebischer was appointed to teach boys’ physical education, Junior-Senior High School Social Studies, and
Coach of Football, at a salary of $2500.
• An advertisement from Paddock’s, 57 Main Street,
read: "They’re Here – the 1946 Philco Refrigerator and
the new Royal Portable Typewriter."
• Miss Carolyn Nichols and Clarence Nichols of
Florida are ill with grippe.
FORTY YEARS AGO
December 8, 1965
• About 35 persons representing church and youth
groups in the community met at Christ Church Parish
House to discuss the possibilities of using the Parish
House as a youth center. The group accepted an offer by
Henry Gerlitz, Continentals leader, to invite two representatives from each youth group to a meeting to find
out if young people wanted a teenage gathering place.
Two other possible locations for a youth center were
mentioned - Memorial Park and the former Ost
Hardware warehouse off Elm Street. No formal vote
was taken.
• A Volkswagen Station Wagon, driven by Charles
Feldner of 23 Orchard St., was proceeding north on
West Ridge Rd. toward Florida, when it flipped. Though
the vehicle was extensively damaged, no one was
injured.
• Wisbee General Betts 5026223, a four-year-old
registered Holstein cow- owned by Wisner Farms in
Warwick, has produced a noteworthy record of 15,520
lbs. of milk and 575 lbs. of butter-fat in 305 days.
• Scouts of Troop 122 have earned their Swimming
Merit Badges. They are: Steven Gurda, John Kiber,
Richard DeRosa, Chris Jackson, Ronald Bogdanzki,
Ronald Sztyndor, Gregory Morgiewicz, Louis Gorcznski
and John Scheuermann (of Troop 62).
• In Sal Ragone’s Column, "You Know What by Sal,"
he writes: "It’s the season to be jolly already. But how
the heck can a guy go Christmas shopping and still be
jolly after being mauled, both physically and financially?
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and I still can’t get used to this being the season to be
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• The Warwick Cagers got off to a good start as they
surged ahead of their Cornwall foes, 85-75. George
Rudy and John Jaje controlled the boards as Wadeson
and Griffin moved the ball up the court. Rudy scored
31, Jaje 17, and Quackenbush 19. The Warwick Wildcats
went wild last week as they downed Washingtonville, 7158. It was the second victory in a row for the tribe.
TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO
December 10, 1980
• A petition signed by 728 residents of the district,
requesting the Warwick School Board place the issue of
closing a school before voters, was presented at the
Board’s monthly meeting. The Board agreed to set a
date for a meeting to discuss the possibility of this referendum.
• The Warwick Village Board approved a local law
regulating the operation of dealers in second hand gold,
silver and jewelry. This law was recommended by
Village Police Chief Russell Granger as an aid to police
in recovering stolen goods. The dealer would be
required to keep a record of persons from whom he purchases items and to whom the items are sold.
• Kenneth J. Kooreman of Bellvale Rd., one of a
party of hunters, lost his way and spent two days without food and sleeping equipment in the Catskill
Mountain Range. Using his knowledge of the woods, he
built a fire and slept under a rock ledge. He finally came
out by himself at the Chinese Bagota, 25 miles from
camp.
• Members of the Village DPW – Charlie Ibbetson
and Louis Schmidt – resorted to the stream in StanleyDeming Park as a conservation measure to flood the
tennis courts for ice skating this year in view of the prolonged drought.
• Charles Spano, Dominick Karowski and his father,
Adam, put donations of blankets, clothing, and canned
goods in cartons to be shipped to the victims of an
earthquake in Italy.
• Scott Andryshak, Robbie Carroll, Sandy Regelski
and Danielle Duval of Golden Hill Elementary are the
district winners in the 1980 Elks Lodge Hoop Shoot
Contest.
• Congratulations to Warwick Valley High School
students: Kerry Stella, Pat MacLean, Anne Straton, Jane
Fletcher, Amy Hamling, Sue Heichel, Todd Palumbo,
Andrew Bradner, Greg Sharer, Jeff Sharer, Mark
Vandryhoven, Kevin Brock, Aaron Landeryou, and
Brian Gilliard, who were chosen to perform in the NY
Area All-State Band or Chorus.
TWELVE YEARS AGO
December 15, 1993
• Retiring Warwick Town Supervisor Joseph Rampe
was honored by his colleagues at the close of the Town
Board meeting. Supervisor-Elect, Tony Houston, presented Rampe with a plaque thanking him for his dedication and service to the Town.
• The Greenwood Lake School Board needs to have
one more special meeting to approve the building plans
for the addition to the Middle School, so this project can
be presented as a bond issue to voters in the spring. The
plans include ten additional classrooms, an all-purpose
room, a new roof, and facilities for a bus dispatching
facility.
• Warwick Town Police Chief Frank Corkum was
presented with a plaque for the Police Departments performance in chemical weapons training.
• The Warwick VFW Post and Ladies Auxiliary
#4662 chose Elizabeth "Liz" McDougall to be this year’s
"Voice of Democracy" winner. She was awarded a $100
Savings Bond.
• Happy "First" Birthday to: Joseph Francis Muto
(Dec. 15), Nicholas Mangieri (Dec. 1), and Kristine
Malocsay (Dec. 19). Also Happy Birthday to: Hannah
Elizabeth Yorks (Dec. 18), Michael Keith Quackenbush
(Dec. 16), Mario Orlandi (Dec. 17).
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Renovations • Remodeling •
Additions • Kitchens • Baths
Wedding
Cox - Bussard
Stephanie Cox and Matthew Bussard were married on
Oct. 22 at Our Lady Queen of Peace Church in Hewitt, NJ.
Father Jamie Bono officiated the ceremony at 2 p.m. The
organist was Eva Hajeck and the soloist was her husband,
Ted Hajeck. A reception followed at The Round Hill House
in Washingtonville, NY with music by George Carney
Entertainment.
The bride is the daughter of Andrew and Nancy Cox of
Greenwood Lake, NY. The groom is the son of Gene and
Deborah Bussard of North Rose, NY. Given in marriage by
her father, the bride chose Sara Cox of Greenwood Lake to
be her maid of honor. Matthew Hershman of Rochester,
NY was the best man.
The bride wore an off white strapless, sweetheart gown
made from dupioni silk with pearl beading on the top. It
was designed and made by Edna Santiago Courtier of
Cornwall, NY. For her flowers she chose hydrangeas, roses,
and peonies in shades of burgundy, dusty rose, and champaign. The bouquets were designed by Rader’s Florist of
Greenwood Lake, NY.
Mrs. Bussard received her Bachelor’s of Science degree
in Communicative Disorders and Sciences from the State
University of NY at Geneseo and her Masters of Science
degree in Literacy from Long Island University. She is
employed by the George Robinson Center (AHRC) in
Middletown, NY as a Speech Therapist.
Mr. Bussard received his Bachelor of Arts degree in
History from the State University of NY at Geneseo and his
Master of Arts degree in Organizational Management from
the University of Phoenix. He is employed by Wegmans
Food Market’s in Woodbridge, NJ as a Produce Operations
Manager.
After the couple’s honeymoon to Paris, France and the
Costa del Sol, Spain, they will reside in Greenwood Lake.
Sanfordville Elementary
Purple & Gold Honor Roll
Grade 5
Mr. Roger Longfield, Principal at Sanfordville
Elementary School announced the fifth grade students
who achieved academic distinction by being named to the
Purple & Gold Honor Roll for the first marking period.
The students are: Brian Allen, Lauren Armand, Julie
Balsamo, James Belmont, Samara Blank, Ciara Bramble,
Jamie Brewer, Zachary Bryson, Jillian Buono, Erin Byrne,
Paige Cattani, Sam Chester, Jessica Christoffel, Matt
Cialdella, Nicholas Ciummo, Amy Claeys, Jack Conroy,
Sharayah Costello, Tyler Cullen, Christopher Deaver,
Austin DeNorchia, Rory Dineen, Jake Dromgold,
Samantha Easton, James Eigo, Taylor Emerick, Eric
Fahnestock, Dylan Flanderes, Anna Galitzine, Ryan Garvey,
Kristen Geary, Nyssa Shaw Smith Gendelman, Emily
Gerbeby, Eric Gioe, Christian Giordano, Nicholas
Gregorio, Linda Guddemi, Paul Hanley, Eric Harkins, Ava
Heatley, Vincent Heller, Kenneth Herbert III, Rebecca
Holzhauer, Brittany Hurley, Rachel Janes, Samantha
Kaszubski, Katerina Class, Julian Klein, Christy Lau, Austin
Lenartowicz, Austin Leskowits, Nick Noehle, Richard
Lomnitzer, Caitlin Loyka, Michael Mandarino, Kateri
Mandracchia, Kelly McCormick, Brandon McCoy, Logan
McGuire, Emily Meehan, Lucas Messina, Heather Miele,
Alec Miller, George Neubauer, Elizabeth Niblo, Danielle
Nunziato, Katie O’Reilly, Olivia Oleck, Jared Olson,
Michael Parker, Kateri Pavlik, Samantha Phillips, Kevin
Raleigh, Peter Raleigh, Erica Ridella, Sarah Rothstein,
Debra Scheurich, Derek Schmidt, Jonathan Scott, Patrick
Shannon, Adrian Silvis, Kevin Smith, Olivia Sobiech,
Austin Steinbach, Ryan Stirt, Carmelina Stolzenberg,
Christopher Testa, Justine Thomas, Samantha VanBeers,
Joseph Vandenbos, Brendan Waters, Eleni Wechsler, Rachel
White, and Emily Wright.
Special thanks to the Fifth Grade Staff for their excellence in teaching: Ms. Brischoux, Mrs. Fitzgerald, Mrs.
Johnston, Mr. McLaughlin, Mrs. Meehan, Ms. Piascik, Mrs.
Scheuermann, and Mrs. Winter.
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Levine Inducted to College
Honorary Society
Lindsay A. Levine, a member of the Colgate
University Class of 2008, has been inducted into the
Colgate chapter of the National Scholastic Honorary
Society of Phi Eta Sigma. Levine, currently a sophomore at Colgate, is the daughter of Ira A. and Gail
Levine of Warwick. She is a graduate of Warwick
Valley High School.
Batz, Krieger, & McGovern
on Dean’s List
Warwick residents Luke Batz, Joshua Krieger, and
Jessica McGovern were named to the 2005 fall term
Dean’s List at Johnson and Wales University. Batz is
pursuing an Associate Degree in Hotel Management.
Krieger and McGovern are both pursuing Associate
Degrees in Culinary Arts.
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Vutianitis Earns Master
Technician Status
Peter Vutianitis of Chry-Jeep-Dodge of Warwick, LLC
has been distinguished as an exceptional technical service
professional by achieving the highest certification level
from DaimlerChrysler – the Master Technician. Only five
percent of service professionals nationwide achieve this
status. Earning Master Technician status reflects years of
dedicated effort to complete hundreds of hours of training
and achievement of exceptional customer satisfaction scores.
Smith Awarded for College
Football Season
Junior fullback, John Smith of Warwick, received
the Unsung Hero Award at Lebanon Valley College
Football Team’s annual banquet. Smith had a strong
season as the team’s starting fullback – starting 10
games, he had 42 rushes for 219 yards and one touchdown.
Carbonaro Joins Raynor Team
Raynor Country Real Estate announces that Kim
Carbonaro has joined The Raynor Team, which offers a full
range of real estate services. Kim lives in the Village of
Florida with her husband and three children. She has a
background in graphic design and advertising. Kim looks
forward to working with the community, whether it is to
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Keeping Up-to-Date With
Our Representatives
Kelly Pushes to Protect Warwick
Middle-Class Taxpayers from AMT
Recently, on the floor of the House of
Representatives, U.S. Congresswoman Sue
Kelly pushed House members to protect
middle-class taxpayers in Warwick and
throughout Orange County from the federal Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) by
extending middle-class exemptions that
are scheduled to expire at the end of this year.
The AMT was enacted in 1969 to
ensure that high-income taxpayers can't
utilize so many credits and deductions that
they avoid paying federal taxes altogether.
It initially affected only a few hundred
high-income taxpayers. But in 1993, a federal tax increase increased the AMT tax
rate and failed to adjust AMT exemption
amounts for inflation. So, with higher
incomes today due to inflation, this tax is
increasingly hitting middle-class families.
Congress acted by increasing AMT
exemption amounts in tax relief legislation
during the past few years to better shield
middle-class taxpayers from the AMT.
Current income exemption amounts are
$58,000 for joint returns and $40,250 for
single filers. But without Congressional
action this year, those income exemptions
would revert back to 2000 levels: only
$45,000 for joint returns and just $33,750
for single filers.
"If middle-class AMT exemptions are
not extended for 2006, the number of New
Yorkers forced to pay the alternative mini-
mum tax will more than quadruple to 1.6
million next year," Kelly told House members. Kelly has co-introduced legislation
(H.R. 4096) in the House that would
extend the middle-class exemptions from
the AMT through 2006.
Morahan: December is National Drunk
& Drugged Driving Prevention Month
State Senator Thomas Morahan
reminds residents that although the
Holidays bring joy in celebrations it brings
a tragic increase in the incidence of
impaired driving. Despite many efforts
by States, communities, and citizen groups
to stop drunk and drugged driving, many
Americans mistakenly continue to view
impaired driving as acceptable conduct.
According
to
the
National
Commission Against Drunk Driving
Statistics, 40 percent of all traffic crashes
are alcohol-related and someone dies in an
alcohol-related traffic crash every 30 minutes. "Every person should reaffirm his or
her personal responsibility to drive free of
the influence of alcohol or drugs and to
prevent others
from driving under the
influence of them," said Morahan.
He adds, "We must promote practices
such as designating a sober driver, stopping
impaired family members and
friends
from getting behind the wheel, reporting
impaired drivers to law enforcement officials, and teaching our young people safe,
alcohol- and drug-free driving behavior."
November 2005 Births at St.
Anthony Community Hospital
A son, Liam Patrick, born November 1
to Maureen and Lawrence Gaffney of
Highland Mills, NY
A son, Daniel Michael, born
November 2 to Rita and Louis Urso of
Maybrook, NY
A son, Elmer Francisco Lazo, Jr., born
November 3 to Stacie Anson and Elmer
Lazo of Rock Tavern, NY
A son, Michael Andrew, born
November 4 to Susan and Michael
Cantelmo of Chester, NY
A son, Declan Sean, born November 7
to Deirdre and Keith Pettus of Goshen, NY
A son, James Joseph, born November 8
to Jamie and Robert Adames of
Montgomery, NY
A son, Connor Robert Louis, born
November 9 to Bernadette and Steven
Morgenstern of Florida, NY
A son, Jakson James, born November
11 to Jessica and James Chadwick of
Westtown, NY
A son, Zachary Ian, born November 12
to Kimberly and David Mauriello of
Warwick, NY
A daughter, Alea Michele, born
November 13 to Michele and Anthony
Lasaponara of Goshen, NY
A son, Charles Peter III, born
November 14 to Abigal and Charles
Garguilo of Monroe, NY
A daughter, Elizabeth Lou, born
November 14 to Andrea and Liam Breslin
of Warwick, NY
A son, Will Elliott, born November 14
to Jennifer and Scott Petrie of Chester, NY
A daughter, Alissa Rose Cecere, born
November 15 to Stephanie Raines and
Steven Cecere of Chester, NY
A son, Riley Patrick, born November
15 to Jessica and Michael Bauer of
Highland Mills, NY
A son, Matthew Daniel, born
November 15 to Michele and Herbert
Koota of Warwick, NY
A daughter, Eden Joy, born November
15 to Laura and Roy Thiessen of Sussex, NJ
A son, William Joseph III, born
November 16 to Kim and William O’Toole
of Milford, PA
A daughter, Cristin Rachelle, born
November 18 to Jennifer and Christopher
Daubert of Warwick, NY
A daughter, Emily Victoria CabreraAgostini, born November 18 to Jennifer
Cabrera-Agostini and Jose Agostini of
Matamoras, PA
A daughter, Della Rae, born November
19 to Amy and Karl Fluetter of Matamoras, PA
A daughter, Mya Faith, born
November 19 to Monique and Warner
Giddarie of Warwick, NY
A son, Wesley Thomas, born
November 21 to Sarah and John
Mardyniak of New Hampton, NY
A daughter, Daelyn, born November
22 to Alissa and Christopher Hebert of
Westtown, NY
A daughter, Savannah Lynn Komatz,
born November 23 to Heather Komatz and
Jeffrey Willis of Monticello, NY
A son, Jack Arthur, born November 26
to Stella and Roger Foco of Glenwood, NJ
A daughter, Anisa Rose, born
November 26 to Dianna and Michael
McManus of Middletown, NY
A daughter, Olivia Lauren, born
November 27 to Claudia and Kenneth
Wallace of Otisville, NY
A daughter, Emily Linsey Hala, born
November 28 to Veronica Matthews and
Keith Hala of Campbell Hall, NY
A son, Dominic Joseph, born
November 28 to Doreen and Salvatore
LoSauro of Salisbury Mills, NY
A son, Braden John, born November
29 to Tara and James Emery of
Middletown, NY
A son, Sean Timothy, born November
30 to Glema and Timothy Chocallo of
Warwick, NY
Poinsettias Add new Colors
to the Holiday Season
By Lisa Rice
For Poinsettia lovers who are looking
for something a little different this season,
Michael and Deborah Sweeton of
General's Garden Greenhouse may have
just the holiday item for you. Popular in
Europe for the past five years, Painted
Poinsettia's are now available here in
Warwick. Using a dye sprayed on a white
poinsettia plant, now these lovely staples of
the holiday season are available in a variety
of colors, with or without glitter, including
blue, purple, orange, yellow, something to
fit everyone's décor.
"I was at the OSA Shortcourse, a trade
show and educational conference two years
ago and they were showing them there,"
said Deborah Sweeton. "We're always
looking for something new." By applying a
dye with a sprayer, allowing the plant to
dry and then embellish with glue and glitter, more or less paint, stunning effects can
be made on these plants. Plants can be
custom made in color and size.
A spectacular display of this unique
idea was on a Christmas tree donated to
The Festival of Trees at Schervier Pavilion
by General's Garden, in which the tree was
adorned with many painted poinsettias of
varying sizes.
Painted Poinsettia, popular in Europe, are now available at The General’s Garden.
OBITUARIES
JOHN F. BEHNKE
John R. Behnke of Sun City Center, FL
and formerly of Florida, NY, a retired foreman for the Orange County Highway
Department, Goshen, NY, died Fri., Dec. 2,
2005 at Tampa General Hospital, Florida.
He was 86.
The son of the late William and Hilda
Behnke, he was born Aug. 8, 1919 in
Florida, NY.
Mr. Behnke was a member of the
Middletown Elks and was recently awarded
a 60-year service pin.
He was the widower of Reba Behnke.
Survivors include his sister, Mildred
Pawliczak and her husband, Edmund of
Florida, NY; his sister-in-law Marilyn
Behnke of Goshen, NY; and several nieces
and nephews.
He was predeceased by his brothers
Edward and William Behnke.
There was no visitation and burial was
private and at the convenience of the family.
WILLIAM G. REINAUER
William G. Reinauer of Nashua, NH
died on Fri., Dec. 2 at Langdon Place in
Nashua. He was 81.
He was born Jan. 10, 1924 in Warwick,
NY. He served in the United States Navy
during World War II, and was stationed in
San Diego, CA. He met his wife, JoAnne, in
San Diego and they married in 1946 in
Chula Vista, CA. He attended San Diego
State College at the conclusion of World
War II, and graduated from Springfield
College in Springfield, MA. He attained his
Masters Degree, and went on to a long
career with the YMCA, holding positions in
Taunton, MA, Passaic, NJ and Nashua, NH.
He served as the executive director of the
Nashua YMCA from 1974 until he retired
in 1986.
William was a member of the Main
Street United Methodist Church in Nashua
as well as the Nashua Rotary Club.
Bill had a zest for life, and enjoyed golfing, fishing, dancing, and alpine skiing. He
was especially proud of his membership in
the 70+ Ski Club. He loved to meet new
people, and made many friends wherever
he went. He had a wonderful sense of
humor, and his family will always treasure
the special gift of laughter he gave to us all.
He is survived by six sons, James
Reinauer of Hyde Park, MA, David and his
wife, Charlene of Nashua, NH, John
Reinauer of Folly Beach, SC, Robert
Reinauer and his partner, Jennifer Cornwell
of Panajachel, Guatemala, Jeffrey Reinauer
and his wife, Doreen of Farmington, NH,
and Thomas Reinauer and his wife, Mandie
of Limerick, ME, two daughters, Karen
Reinauer of Portsmouth, NH, and Kristine
Rousseau and her husband, Steven of
Nashua, NH; two brothers, Raymond "Pete"
Reinauer of Nashua, NH, and Everett
Reinauer of Grand Island, NY; one sister,
Mildred Shannon of West Caldwell, NJ; ten
grandchildren, Stephanie, Kimberly,
Gregory, Eric, Emily, Dustin, Rain and
Aspen Reinauer, and Tyler and Christopher
Rousseau; several nieces and nephews; and
many dear friends. He also leaves a special
family of friends at Langdon Place, where
he made his home for the last two years.
He was predeceased by his wife of 54
years, JoAnn Reinauer. Besides his wife he
was predeceased by his brothers, Harold,
James and Russell Reinauer.
Interment followed in Gate of Heaven
Cemetery.
WARWICK VALLEY DISPATCH, DECEMBER 14, 2005
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Wildcat Soccer Ends Season With A Banquet
The Warwick boys’ varsity soccer team concluded
Maggio, Tom Johnson and Junior, Patrick Akin.
their season at the annual Warwick Soccer Banquet. The
Special medals sponsored by the Booster Club were
banquet was wonderfully organized by the Warwick Soccer
presented to Patrick Gallagher, Brendan Grace, and Conor
Booster Club; Chairpersons Laurie Blaine and Jeanne Long
Franklin.
did an outstanding
P a t r i c k
job organizing the
Gallagher received
dessert banquet.
his medal for being
The boys celeselected Team MVP.
brated the accomPat led the team with
plishments of the
11 goals and 7 assists.
Varsity team’s 13-4-1
He had a part in 60%
season as well as this
of our team’s goals,
season’s JV team
scored 5 game winwhich was coached
ners and led the team
by Dennis O’Connor.
on the field with his
The girls JV and
ability to organize
Varsity teams were
and direct the team.
honored as well by
Patrick has also been
their coaches. Varsity
honored with being
coach Sue Waddell
named to the Allput together a great
New York State first
slide show about this
team, as well as the
season’s
seniors
All-Region team.
which led their team
Brendan Grace
to the Section IX
won the Will-to-Win
championship game.
award. As a central
The Varsity playdefender Brendan
ers were each called
was a main reason
Hall of Fame Inductees (from left) are: Tom Redner, Mike
up individually to
this year’s team set a
Quackenbush, Tom Lorgan, Terry Yungman, Gary Klopchin,
receive their 2005 letschool record by
ter or pin. Receiving
allowing only 15
and Bob Singer.
letters or pins for
goals in 18 games.
their first year on the Varsity team were Seniors, Matt
Brendan marked the other team’s best player, played with
Giliotti and Niall Power; Juniors, Binyam Hamilton, Kevin
passion and enthusiasm, and was a vocal captain and
Long, Bruce Mason, Mike McSweeney and Ryan Unick;
leader. Brendan was an example of this year’s team: hard
Sophomores, Joey Gabor, Graham Lloyd, and Alex
working, spirited, physical, and determined to not be beaten.
Serbetzian; and Freshman, Connor Blaine.
Conor Franklin won the Leadership Award as selected
Receiving their soccer pins for two or more years of
by his teammates. Conor was a team captain and starting
varsity participation were Seniors, Brian Kokulak, Connor
central midfielder. He was a 4 year varsity player who
Leech, Chris Mozetich, Austin Leech, Patrick Gallagher,
played on 4 teams that had a combined record of 49-17-5,
Bobby Blaskovich, Brendan Grace, Conor Franklin, Steve
won 2 Division Championships, played in 1 Section IX
Melissa Oliphant To Play Softball
At Florida A & M
By Katie Bisaro
Current Seward Varsity Softball Coach, Don Lewis,
Pearl Oliphant tells a story of when her daughter
describes Oliphant as the "moral backbone of the team, the
Melissa was playing softball in Warwick on a Warwick Little
fiber" whose work ethic and determination make her "ultiLeague team. A Warwick coach, recognizing potential in the
mately coachable" and he is certain that she will be very suc11-year-old player, urged the Oliphant’s to move from
cessful at Florida A & M where she will be playing shortstop.
Florida to Warwick where the softball program was larger,
Coach Lewis also commends his star player for the example
more established and would provide her daughter with
she has set throughout the years and points out that she is a
greater opportunities. Melissa would have none of that - she
role model for the rest of his team.
wanted to stay in Florida and be a Spartan. At that time and
Florida Athletic Director, Rob Gravelle, the coach who
even years later some
brought Melissa up to Varsity
thought perhaps it was not
as a seventh grader, comthe right choice, but the
mented that she is the first
Oliphant’s had faith and
Seward athlete to receive a
confidence that if Melissa
Division I scholarship. She
worked hard and played
was also the only softball
her game the opportuniplayer at Seward to receive
ties would be there. Turns
the MVP award as an eighthout they were right.
grader. According to Gravelle,
Fast forward ahead,
Oliphant, teammate Theresa
seven years later, to a
Space, and Coach Lewis have
sunny yet frigid day before
all contributed to bringing
an impending nor'easter in
softball to a whole new level
Florida, NY. Melissa
at Seward, making the proOliphant, now a senior at
gram one of the best in
S.S. Seward, only has
Section IX. After years of not
thoughts of the sunny making it to the Sectional
and warmer - State of Melissa Oliphant, a Senior at S.S. Seward is surrounded by tournament, the team is now
Florida where she will be
a perennial force in Sectional
her proud parents, Pearl and William Oliphant, and
attending college next fall.
play, having been runner-up
Florida Athletic Director, Rob Gravelle, seated left, and
Oliphant, a star Spartan Varsity Softball Coach Don Lewis, right, for the announce- four times.
athlete has accepted a softGravelle points out that
ball scholarship from ment that she has accepted a scholarship to play softball at there has been tremendous
Florida A & M University in Tallahassee, Florida.
Division I Florida A & M
growth in the softball proUniversity in Tallahassee.
gram in Florida as now there
While at FAMU she plans to pursue a degree in Physical
are JV and Modified teams feeding into the successful Varsity
Therapy. Her scholarship will cover 50% of her first year
program, "propelling the entire program upward with huge
costs and up to 75% of subsequent years at the university.
numbers and success at every level." Summing up Oliphant's
Melissa Oliphant has had a storied career at Seward,
impact on softball at the various levels and her influence on
where she has played Varsity softball since seventh grade
the school program, Lewis states, "Melissa is one of the reawhen she was moved up from the Junior Varsity team. A
sons why kids that are younger now,they become really interdominating athlete who plays multiple positions, Oliphant is
ested, they see her, they see the success, they see what you can
a powerful hitter, one that is universally feared throughout
do if you work hard all the way through. She's a standard
Section IX. She is the defending New York State Class D
now, the standard to look at."
Player of the Year. This past fall, in order to concentrate on
Indeed, Melissa Oliphant's hard work, determination to
her game by playing fall softball, Oliphant made the decision
play her game and create her own opportunities as a Florida
to forego her senior season as the Spartan's starting goalie.
Spartan has lead her down to Florida A & M University and
Despite those who questioned her decision, she once again
her future. She has set the bar high not only for herself but
put her faith in her game and created her own opportunities.
for those who follow.
championship game and advanced to the Section IX semifinals two other years.
The boys’ season was one of exceeding expectations.
After graduating 9 seniors (7 starters) last year, the expectations for this year’s team may not have been very high.
But this group of players showed what hard work and
determination can do. For the second year in a row they
were State Ranked throughout much of the season. They
were the only Section IX team to defeat Goshen, they
ended Washingtonville’s undefeated season, beat eventual
Section IX Champion Pine Bush, won the Eldo Nardi
Memorial Soccer Tournament hosted by North Rockland,
and played hard determined soccer each and every game.
The night also included a very special event. The 2nd
group of inductees into the Warwick Soccer Hall of Fame
was announced. Former Wildcat Coach and teacher Tom
Lorgan, who coached the Wildcats for over 20 years was
instrumental in the program’s development and tradition
of excellence, introduced this year’s class of inductees:
Mike Quackenbush, Tom Redner, Gary Klopchin, Terry
Yungman, and Bob Singer.
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Brought to You By Eric Nilsestuen
The Baltimore Ravens were flagged for 21 penalties in
an October ’05 loss to Detroit. But when you think about
penalties in football, you think of the Oakland Raiders. The
NFL’s traditional outlaws led league in 2003 and again in ’04
with 134 infractions each season, and were on a pace to be the
most penalized team yet again in ’05. But the record for most
penalties in one season was set by the Kansas City Chiefs in
1998 with 158 flags thrown against them, almost 10 per
game. By the way, the record for most penalties in one game
is 22, shared by three teams, most recently San Francisco in
1998.
Do you have any idea which college football team holds
the record for most consecutive winning seasons? At the
major college level, the shared mark of 43 straight was set
during the game’s early years by Harvard (1881-1923) and
Notre Dame (1889-1932). But get this – the overall record is
held by Division III Linfield College of Oregon. Incredibly,
the Wildcats posted their 50th consecutive winning season in
2005, which means that Linfield’s last losing season was 1955.
As the 2005-06 NBA campaign starts to heat up, it’s
worth looking back on two notable but largely overlooked
individual achievements from the previous season. It was the
13th consecutive year that Shaquille O’Neal averaged at least
20 points and 10 rebounds, breaking the mark of 12 straight
shared by Wilt Chamberlain, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and
Hakeem Olajuwan. Also, Allen Iverson became the fifth player in history to average at least 30 points and seven assists per
game in a season, joining Michael Jordan, Jerry West, Oscar
Robertson and Nate Archibald.
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LEGAL NOTICES
Call 986-2216
NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED
LIABILITY COMPANY (LLC). NAME:
CORNERSTONE HOME SERVICES, LLC.
Articles of organization filed with Secretary of
State of New York (SSNY) on 9/23/05. Office
Location: Orange County. SSNY designated as
agent of LLC upon process against it may be
served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to: The
LLC 6 Franklin Pl., Washingtonville, NY 10992.
Purpose: Any lawful purpose.
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NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED
LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: J.P.M.M.
ASSOCIATES, LLC. Articles of Organization
were filed with the Secretary of State of New
York (SSNY) on 10/17/05. The latest date of dissolution is 12/31/2099. Office location: Orange
County. SSNY has been designated as agent of
the LLC upon whom process against it may be
served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the
LLC, c/o John Allessandro, 40 Rosaline Avenue,
Newburgh, New York 12550. Purpose: For any
lawful purpose.
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TOWN OF WARWICK
NOTICE OF HEARING
INTRODUCTORY LOCAL LAW
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that
there has been introduced before the Town
Board of the Town of Warwick, New York, on
Thursday, December 8, 2005, a local law entitled
"Outdoor Furnaces," which local law would add
a new Chapter 104 intending to regulate the
standards and installation of outdoor furnaces
in the Town of Warwick and to provide for the
permitting requirements for such installation
and use.
A complete copy of the Introductory Local
Law is available for inspection at the Clerk's
Office.
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NOW, THEREFORE, pursuant to Section
20 of the Municipal Home Rule Law, the Town
Board of the Town of Warwick, New York, will
hold a public hearing on the aforesaid Local Law
at the Town Hall, 132 Kings Highway, Warwick,
New York, on Thursday, December 29, 2005, at
7:30 P.M., at which time all persons interested
therein shall be heard.
The Town of Warwick will make every
effort to assure that the hearing is accessible to
persons with disabilities. Anyone requiring special assistance and/or reasonable accommodations should contact the Town Clerk.
Dated: 12/14/05
BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD
OF THE TOWN OF WARWICK
KAREN S. LAVINSKI, RMC/CMC
TOWN CLERK
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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Town of
Warwick Audited Financial Statements for year
ended December 31, 2004, is on file in the office
of the Town Clerk and is available for inspection
by any interested persons at the Town Hall, 132
Kings Highway, Town of Warwick, between the
hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday-Friday.
DATED: 12/14/05
Karen S. Lavinski, RMC/CMC
Town Clerk
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A PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE
BOARD OF APPEALS of the Village of Warwick
will be held on the 19th day of December, 2005
commencing at 7:00 P.M. at 77 Main Street,
Village of Warwick, New York to consider the following application:
HII, LLC AND RICHARD HARTMAN JR.
for property located at Orchard Street, Warwick,
New York, designated on the Village tax map as
Section 210 Block 11 Lot 7 owned by HII, LLC
and Section 210 Block 11 Lot 8 owned by
Richard Hartman Jr. and located in an R2
District, for a variance of Bulk Table
Requirements in the R2 Zone of 5125 sq. ft. of lot
area where a minimum of 17,500 sq. ft. are
required, lot width of 41 ft. where 75 ft. are
required, a front setback of 16 ft. where 30 ft. are
required, a front yard of 16 ft. where 30 ft. are
required, a side yard setback of 3.5 ft. where 15 ft.
are required, a total side yard setback of 14.5 ft.
where 24 ft. are required, a side yard of 1 ft.
where 10 ft. are required, street frontage of 41 ft.
where 75 ft. are required, and a floor area ratio of
.58 where .25 are required with respect to proposed Lot #1; and a variance of 8125 sq. ft. where
a minimum of 17,500 sq. ft. are required, lot
width of 65 ft. where 75 ft. are required, a front
setback of 10.4 ft. where 30 ft. are required, a
front yard of 6.5 ft. where 30 ft. are required, a
side yard setback of 3.4 ft. where 15 ft. are
required, a total side yard setback of 20.2 ft.
where 24 ft. are required, a side yard of 0 ft.
where 10 ft. are required, street frontage of 65 ft.
where 75 ft. are required, development coverage
ratio of 41%where 35% are required, and a floor
area ratio of .28 where .25 are required with
respect to proposed Lot #2, for the purpose of a
lot line change and construction of a single family dwelling on proposed Lot #1.
The above application is open to
inspection at the office of the Board of Appeals,
77 Main Street, Warwick, New York. Persons
wishing to appear at such hearing may do so in
person or by attorney or other representative.
Communications in writing in relation thereto
may be filed with the Board, or at such hearing.
JOHN GRANEY
ACTING CHAIRMAN
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sealed
proposals are sought and requested by the Village
of Warwick (hereinafter called "Owner") for professional services to operate and maintain the
sewage treatment facility on River Street and the
main pump station located at Orchard Street in
the Village of Warwick, New York in accordance
with the Scope of Work provided below as prepared by Henningson, Durham, & Richardson
Architecture and Engineering, PC, Village
Engineers.
Sealed Bids will be received by the Village
Clerk in the Village Hall, 77 Main Street,
Warwick, NY until 12:30 pm (local time) on
January 6, 2006 at which time and place all Bids
will be opened and publicly read aloud.
SCOPE OF WORK:
To operate and maintain the Wastewater
Treatment Plant, a Class B Plant which treats one
million gallons per day (1-MGD) and the
Orchard Street Pump Station. Please refer to the
following list of items to be completed:
Maintain the treatment plant, equipment,
and pump station in top working order. This
will include maintenance of the buildings and
grounds for each area;
To maintain twenty-four (24) hour service
to the Owner for the above areas;
To perform daily laboratory control testing
and analyses to satisfy the regulatory requirements for the plant and all other sampling and
testing required by the SPDES Permit;
To provide visual observations and detailed
records of the pump station wet well levels on
weekends;
To complete and submit to the Owner all
reports required by the NYSDEC in a timely
manner as well as any reports required by the
Owner;
To attend any meeting with the Village,
NYSDEC, EPA or any other regulatory unit that
the Owner feels necessary;
To assist the Owner in preparing the yearly
budget for the plant and pump station;
To maintain the proper insurance coverage
at all times as per the Village requirements;
To furnish and staff the plant at all times
during the term of the contract in order to meet
the efficiency standards and plant standards of
the Village of Warwick and the NYSDEC.
Provide, oversee, and/or coordinate any
contracted services necessary.
A copy of the full scope of work may be
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Website:
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WEDNESDAYS
Chess for Kids – at the Florida
Library with chess expert Ed Dublin for
grades 1 & up at 3:30 p.m. Call 651-7659.
Ima, Abba, & Me – Mom & tot group
on Wednesdays, 9:45 – 11:45 a.m., Temple
Beth Shalom, 13 Roosevelt Ave., Florida.
Crafts & play for children and discussion
for Moms (and dads). For more information, call 651-7817.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 14
Holiday Cookie Swap – for adults at
the Florida Library on Wed., Dec. 14, 6:30
p.m. For info., call 651-7659.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 17
Afternoon Concert Series – at the
Warwick Valley Winery, 114 Little York
Rd., 2 – 5 p.m. Performer: Chip
Robertson – Contemporary American
Blues. For more information, call 258 –
4858.
One Incredible Moment – a musical
celebrating the Majesty of the Manger that
is presented by the Harmony Church
Choir at Harmony Baptist Church, 1790
Rte. 211 E in Middletown on Sat., Dec. 17,
7:30 p.m. For more information, call 6924050.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 18
Afternoon Concert Series – at the
Warwick Valley Winery, 114 Little York
Rd., 2 – 5 p.m. Performer: Son Lewis –
Acoustic Blues. Call 258 – 4858.
Gear Guru Touts
PhysiClean
Legal Notices
Patrick Netter, known as "The Gear
Guru," has been touting PhysiClean
Products in his "Fall Into Fitness" tour.
PhysiClean has been touring the nation
with Patrick Netter, "The Gear Guru," during his television tour. "The Gear Guru"
and his team of experts search out, review,
and unveil the latest gear to millions of
viewers on television news and morning
shows.
On this tour, Netter has promoted the
benefits of PhysiClean Products for athletes and people with active lifestyles.
Netter’s most recent stop for PhysiClean
was on Sun., Dec. 11, on his "Best
Sports/Fitness Holiday Gifts Tour," live on
WABC’s Eyewitness News in New York.
"Launching a line of hair and skin care
products has its challenges, yet with ‘The
Gear Guru’ spreading the word, people
around the country now know of
PhysiClean," said Paul Caskey of Warwick.
"This innovative new product line was
developed taking ‘a new approach to personal care’ by focusing on Active Bodies.
For more information or to order visit
www.physiclean.com or call toll free, 888PhysCln.
obtained from Village Hall by contacting the
Village Clerk listed at the end of this announcement.
Each bid shall be accompanied by an
acceptable form of Bid Guarantee in an amount
equal to at least five (5) percent of the amount of
the Bid payable to the Village of Warwick as a
guarantee that if the Bid is accepted, the Bidder
will, within fifteen (15) days after the award of
the Contract, execute the Contract and file
acceptable Performance and Labor and Material
Payment Bonds and Certificate(s) of Insurance.
OWNER RIGHTS RESERVED:
The Owner reserves the right to waive
informalities and to reject any or all bids, or any
part of any or all bids.
STATEMENT OF NON-COLLUSION:
Bidders on Contracts are required to execute a non-collusive bidding affidavit pursuant
to Section 103d of the General Municipal Law of
the State of New York.
Attention of bidders is particularly called
to the requirement as to conditions of employment to be observed and the minimum wage
rates to be paid under the Contract, Section 3,
Segregated Facilities, Section 109, and Executive
Order 11246.
Bidders are also required to comply with
the provisions of Section 291-299 of the
Executive Law of the State of New York. No bidder may withdraw his bid within forty-five (45)
days after the actual date of the opening thereof.
Subject to the provisions of Article 28, Part
III of the New York State Tax Law and the provision of the Contract Documents, the Owner is
exempt from payment of sales and compensating use taxes of the State of New York and cities
and counties on all materials supplied to the
owner pursuant to this contract.
The Village of Warwick hereby notifies all
bidders that it will affirmatively insure that in
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MONDAY, DECEMBER 19
AARP #337 Meeting – will be a
Christmas Luncheon on Mon., Dec. 19, 12
Noon in the new Senior Building at the
rear the Warwick Town Hall, 132 Kings
Hwy. Cost: $5. For reservations, call 2583528.
ticipants have 72 hours to create a snow
sculpture masterpiece at Breezy Point Inn,
620 Jersey Ave. /Rte. 210 in Greenwood
Lake.. Limit of 3 -4 person teams. Event
begins on Thurs., Feb. 9. People Choice
Judging on Sun., Feb. 12. For details, call
477-8100.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 31
Star Search & Talent Show – on Sat.,
Dec. 31, 5 – 9 p.m., at Breezy Point Inn,
620 Jersey Ave. /Rte. 210 in Greenwood
Lake. Local talent, judged event w/prizes;
watch for pre-auditions in Nov. Call 4778100 for release date of entry forms.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 19
Annual Winter Carnival - at Breezy
Point Inn, 620 Jersey Ave./Rte. 210 in
Greenwood Lake, on Fri., Feb. 17, Sat., Feb.
18, & Sun., Feb. 19. Old fashioned sleigh
rides, ice carving, ice skating, outdoor
BBQ, auction & more. Free admission,
parking & shuttle bus. Call 477-
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11 &
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 12
Snow Sculpture Competition - par-
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regard to any contract entered into pursuant to
this advertisement, minority business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit
bids in response to this invitation and will not
be discriminated against on the ground of race,
color, or national origin in consideration of an
award.
Jacque Mongelli, Clerk
Village of Warwick
P.O. Box 369
Warwick, New York 10990
(845) 986-2031
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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Planning
Board of the Town of Warwick will hold a Public
Hearing on December 21, 2005 at 7:30 p.m., or
as soon thereafter as the matter can be heard, at
the Town Hall, 132 Kings Highway, Warwick,
New York, on the application of King Quartet
Corp., for the application for amended site plan
approval and special use permit to amend the
conditions of the special permit issued in 1992
and amended in 2000, to further extend hours
of operation, entitled, "Mid-State Lumber
Corp.", situated on tax parcel S 33 B 1 L 11.1;
property located on the southern side of County
Route 13/Kings Highway at the intersection of
State School Road, in the OI zone, of the Town
of Warwick, County of Orange, State of New
York.
All interested parties will be given an
opportunity to speak.
TOWN OF WARWICK PLANNING
BOARD
Benjamin Astorino, Chairman
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Hearing on December 21, 2005 at 7:30 p.m., or
as soon thereafter as the matter can be heard, at
the Town Hall, 132 Kings Highway, Warwick,
New York, on the application of Marie Hamilton
for the application for site plan approval and
special use permit for the construction and use
of a Class 2 Home Occupation of a Graphics
Design business, situated on tax parcel S 33 B 1
L 79; project located on the northern side of
Horse Hill 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
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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Planning
Board of the Town of Warwick will hold a Public
Hearing on December 21, 2005 at 7:30 p.m., or
as soon thereafter as the matter can be heard, at
the Town Hall, 132 Kings Highway, Warwick,
New York, on the application of David Salisbury
for the application for site plan approval and
special use permit for the construction and use
of a Class 2 Home Occupation for a Sales
Fabrication Outsourcing Company, situated on
tax parcel S 33 B 1 L 78; project located on the
easterly side of Horse Hill 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
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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Planning
Board of the Town of Warwick will hold a Public
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‘Pals with Paws’ Helps Puppies Become Guide Dogs for the Blind
On Thurs., Dec. 1, The Warwick Lions Club, as part
of the organization’s long-term commitment to helping
the blind, learned about the work done by "Pals with
Paws." Todd Plaisted, an active member of "Pals with
Paws" explained how the program provides potential
guide dog puppies with homes.
Puppies spend approximately 18 months being
socialized in family settings and are then sent to the seeing-eye facilities around the country for training as
guide dogs for the blind. The all important early years of
a puppy’s life are spent in a family setting to help the dog
become accustomed to the ordinary events and items it
will encounter as a seeing-eye dog living with a blind
person.
According to Mr. Plaisted, while one might think
giving up the dog after living with it for 18 months
might seem like an impossible thing to do, it isn’t. When
one sees the dog finally working with a blind person and
sees the freedom that dog provides, all the efforts
become worthwhile.
The local "Pals With Paws" program was originally
sponsored by the Warwick Lions Club more than ten
years ago and is just one of the many ways in which the
Lions - on an international, national, and local level help the blind. In addition to providing Braillewriters
and large print texts, the Lions donations help to provide
guide dogs, white canes, and corneal transplants. In the
past fifteen years, Lions have prevented severe vision loss
or restored sight to 24 million people.
As part of the Dec. 1 meeting, the Lions also heard
from Taylor Curtin, a junior at Warwick High School
and member of the very active Warwick LEO Club, a
community based youth service organization for students 12-17 sponsored by the Warwick Lions Club and
designed to provide Leadership, Experience,
Opportunity thus the acronym LEO.
This past summer the LEO Club helped serve lunches at the senior citizen barbecue, provided assistance
with clearing trails for the Winslow Therapeutic Riding
Center Ride-a-Thon. During the fall, the club provided
Thanksgiving baskets for two needy families to help
Warwick Lions Club President, Craig Thompson (from left); LEO Club Member, Taylor Curtin; Pals with Paws members: Todd Plaisted and Riley Plaisted; and Warwick Lions Program Director, Roger Smith. Missing from photo is
Nibby, the puppy.
them enjoy the holiday. On Halloween "Sight Night,"
the LEOs collected 25 pair of eyeglasses to give to those
in need. Miss Curtin also reported on the Warwick LEO
Club’s recent donations of one thousand dollars to the
Puppies Behind Bars program and three hundred dollars
to the Warwick Valley Community Center.
As is evident, The Warwick Lions Club is continuing
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impaired as well as serving other needs within the community. Anyone interested in joining the Lions, or more
information about Lions, may visit their website
www.warwicklionsclub.org or call Warwick Lions Club
President Craig Thompson at 986-9595.
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