Massive Flooding Overwhelms Warwick

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Massive Flooding Overwhelms Warwick
Robert Demetry/The Warwick Valley Dispatch
Wawayanda Creek flooded basements of Main Street stores: The Bookstore, Café Samaya and Frazzleberries with upward of five feet of water.
By Robert Demetry
Warwick Town Supervisor Michael Sweeton said he
received a call from Warwick Village Mayor Michael
Newhard around 6:45 p.m. on Sat., Apr. 2, at the height of
the storm that he was concerned about imminent flooding.
“The Mayor was going around with Police Sgt. Chris
Cockburn and checking out the flooding of basements of
merchants near the Wawayanda Creek,” said Sweeton. He
said it was very serious and that we should consider declaring a State of Emergency.”
Sweeton said many roads in the Town were underwater due to the heavy rains Saturday. Hardest hit was State
School Road, Glenwood, Oil City, Bellvale Lakes, Wisner,
Kings Highway, Cascade, Ryerson and others.
The Warwick Police Department received numerous
calls that vehicles were stuck in water on several roadways
including Kings Hwy., near Kings Elementary.
Sweeton met with an Emergency Management official
who decided to declare a “State of Emergency” in the Town
of Warwick, whereby residents were prohibited to drive on
roads until 9:30 Sunday morning.
More than 4,200 Town residents were notified by the
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Warwick Catholics Mourn Death of Pope John Paul II
By Lisa Rice
For two days the eyes of over one billion Roman
Catholics joined together with friends of other faiths awaiting news that was imminent, yet no one wanted to hear:
Pope John Paul II, Karol Wojtyja, had been called home to
God. The Vatican Press office announced the news at 3:16
p.m. Eastern Standard Time in a simple statement, "The
Holy Father died this evening at 9:37 p.m. in his private
apartment."
Having served the second longest papacy since Saint
Peter, 26 1/2 years, John Paul II was the first Polish Pope and
the first non-Italian in over 455 years. Known as the
“People's Pope,” stemming from his ability to reach out not
only to His flock, but also across faiths and touch the lives of
others. He will be remembered for his humanity, straight
forwardness and conservative conviction to his faith.
In his homily Sunday morning, Father Patrick Buckley
of St. Stephen's Church called John Paul II "a wonderful
man who devoted his life to the teachings of his church."
Father Pat said, "Myself, Father Michael and Monsignor
Corrigan have seen the beauty of John Paul's priesthood."
He ended by saying, "Thank you John Paul for teaching us
about faith and understanding the meaning of death. May
God's angels take your soul…rest in peace."
A Priests Encounter
Father Michael McLoughlin, Pastor of St. Stephen's had
many fond memories of the Pope to share, having met him
personally at a private audience and attending several masses
with the Pope. In 1995, Father Michael received communion
from the Pope in Central Park, and was part of a Seminary
Pilgrimage group that had a private audience with him.
"Two great moments come to mind,” said Father
Michael. “One was the first time I saw him in 1979 at
Yankee Stadium, when the Pope spoke of Lazarus and
urged us as American's to care for the poorest of the poor.
Another great moment is the last time I saw him at World
Youth Day 2002 in Toronto, which I attended with a group
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of teens - the Pope had a special place in his heart for teens
and he would light up when he saw them."
Parishioners React
Among the Pope's final words "I have looked for you.
Now you have come to me and I thank you" are said to directly have been addressed to the youth gathered outside the
Vatican in his last hours. His love of the youth of his following will not be wasted. According to Lydia VanDynhoven,
Director of Religious Education, the Pope will be remembered in Religious Education classes this week. "I'm planning
to have the children create a spiritual bouquet where they will
offer prayers for the Holy Father," she said.
Popes Own Suffering Inspired His Work
Born May 18, 1920 in Wadowice, Poland to a noncommissioned military officer and a former schoolteacher,
Karol originally aspired to become an actor. Nazi occupation closed the university where Karol was studying acting.
His mother died when he was eight and his older brother
died just three years later.
Tragically, his father was to die in 1941, when Karol
was just 21. Karol's father had had a dream that Karol
would someday be Pope. His calling came when he was 22.
World War II and Nazi occupation closed many seminarcontinued on page 5
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WARWICK VALLEY DISPATCH, APRIL 6, 2005
Board Grants Three Variance Applications
By Scott Webber
The Warwick Town Zoning Board of Appeals granted
three variance applications at their Mon., Mar. 28, meeting
and held a number of others over for further consideration.
The Board allowed lot size variances for three lots on
the application of Anthony Mello, the Estate of Mary Mello
and Leo A. Mello for lot line changes on the southwest corner of Foley Road and Pine Island Turnpike allowing a lot
area of 2.37 acres where four acres are required, reducing lot
depth from 188 feet to 174 feet where 200 feet are required.
The Board further allowed a front setback of 23.6 feet
where 75 are required, reducing a lot area from 6.957 acres
to 2.36 acres where four acres are needed, reducing a lot
width from 212.2 feet to 171.9 feet where 250 feet are
required and reducing both side setbacks from 128.4 feet to
88.6 feet where 150 feet are required on a lot allowing 3.42
acres where four acres are required and a front setback of
43.1 feet where 75 feet are needed.
The second application to be granted was that of Robert
and Beth Verblaauw at 9 Lower Hillman Road for a lot reducing one side setback from 74 feet to 60 feet where 75 feet are
required and both side setbacks from 111 feet to 102 feet
where 150 feet are required for the purpose of construction
of a 16x20 foot addition to an existing single-family dwelling.
The third approval went to Michael and Dawn Hazard
for property at 9 Paige’s Way allowing an existing barn
exceeding 1200 square feet in area and more than 48 feet in
greatest median dimension and an existing shed to be
located within the required front yard and reducing front
Town Votes to Buy Furnishings
for Senior Center
By Scott Webber
Good news! Warwick’s senior citizens will have chairs
to sit down on in their new “Warwick Senior Center.”
At their meeting on Thurs., Mar. 24, the Warwick
Town Board voted to spend not more than $4,036 for 16
tables, along with 140 chairs from Sam’s Club who bid $86
per table and $18.97 per chair to furnish the new $850,000
hall that is now nearing construction completion in the
rear of the Town Hall.
No opening date has been announced.
When it opens, the center will accommodate 140 seniors, compared with the 90-person limit in their current
meeting location in the basement of the Town Hall.
The new center comes with a 1,940 square foot meeting room, a spacious and efficient 220 square foot kitchen
(there is no kitchen in the old location) and 260 square feet
for storage and mechanical purposes.
In other business, the Board passed resolutions to our
New York State Legislators asking that they adopt new
measures for financing public education in six areas. These
include:
1. Ensure equity in a formula for funding public education based upon the taxpayers’ ability to pay.
2. Decrease the revenue raised from tax sources based
upon the value of dwellings.
3. Refrain from imposing state mandated requirements upon school systems without corresponding state
funding.
4. Adjust the formulas on revenues ear marked as aid
to education from state lottery and other future gaming
activities so that the annual percentage is substantially
increased from current levels.
5. Maintain the enhanced STAR exemption for the
town’s neediest citizens, but also increase STAR exemption
for senior citizens specifically at all income levels.
6. Regain lost tax revenue from the above actions
through income tax.
The Board also passed resolutions supporting legislation now pending in Albany. They backed Assembly Bill
#5932, a Home Rule Request, for permission for the Town
of Warwick to place the issue of the establishment of a
Community Fund before the local voters in November.
They also endorsed Senate Bill #3153 and Assembly
Bill #6450, allowing a statewide mandatory referendum for
the consideration of a Real Estate Transfer Tax for
Farmland Preservation.
The Town Department of Public Works report showed
that $169,783.13 has been expended on plowing and
spreading sand and salt during snow storms so far this year.
The biggest expenditure, $23,567.22, was for the foot of
snow that fell on January 23.
The Story Behind Daylight Saving
By Lisa Rice
If you've ever wondered why we are supposed to adjust
the clocks for the beginning and end of Daylight Saving
Time at 2 a.m. on a Sunday morning, here's the story.
Daylight Saving Time was adapted in 1918. At that time,
the primary mode of transportation was by train. The rail-
road schedules across the country were slowest Sunday morning at 2 a.m. With the intention of causing the least amount
of confusion, and keeping the rails on the same time, the decision was made to turn clocks forward or back at 2 a.m.
Also, the main reason for the creation of Daylight
Saving Time was not to lengthen our sunbathing hours; it
was to conserve fuel.
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setback to 55 feet where 75 feet are required for the purpose of construction of a single-family dwelling.
Among those held over were the applications of
Charles H. and Judith A. Vealey at 46 Iron Mountain Road
who are seeking a two-lot subdivision; William Prol at 209
Pine Island Turnpike to permit the razing of a non-conforming building and reconstruction of a new single-family dwelling; Paul Canevari at 35 Ronald Reagan Boulevard
who wants an addition to an existing building and more
parking spaces; Brenden Daly at Rte. 17A and Continental
Road to create two lots from a single lot; Edward P. Fava at
1 Anthony Court, Greenwood Lake, to allow the connection of an existing building and a garage; and Arthur and
Lucille Zirpoli at 3 Slate Hill Terrace, Greenwood Lake, for
a two-lot subdivision.
SUPERVISOR’S
CORNER
By Michael P. Sweeton
Warwick Town Supervisor
www.townofwarwick.org
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Town
information
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Municipal Channel 12.
The Warwick Chamber of Commerce is
sponsoring a roadside clean up on Sat., Apr. 16.
You can join chamber members at the Caboose on
South Street in the Village of Warwick or organize
a pick up on your own road. The chamber will
supply the bags and if you register, DPW will pickup and dispose of the trash. Let’s all pitch in and
make this a town-wide event. Call the chamber at
986-2720 to register.
Our DPW crews have been working hard to
temporarily repair potholes. Once the asphalt
plants open and “hot mix” asphalt is available, permanent repairs will be made. If you know of any
serious potholes, please call DPW at 986-3358.
The Orange County Veterans Service Agency
is sponsoring an informal gathering of Veterans
who have recently returned from Iraq or
Afghanistan. Anyone wishing to meet with others
who have shared experiences are welcome on Apr. 6
at 7 p.m. at the Agency offices, 111 Craigville Road,
Goshen, NY. Call (845) 291-2470 for information.
The next regular meeting of the Town Board
will be held on Thurs., Apr. 14 at 7:30 p.m. in the
Warwick Town Hall, 132 Kings Highway.
WVCSD Board Meeting
The Warwick Valley Central School District Board of
Education will hold its regular monthly meeting on Mon.,
Apr. 11, at 7:30 p.m. in the Community Room. The agenda includes: Adoption of Budget by Board, Property Tax
Report Card, and a Board Liaison report on Agriculture.
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The Village of Warwick
Celebrates Arbor Day
Warwick Police Blotter
March 18
Michael P. Shaw, 25, of Hewitt, NJ was arrested and
charged with Aggravated Unlicensed Operation 3rd following an incident on Oakland Ave. He was released to reappear in Village Court.
Daniel J. Kane, 33, of Warwick was arrested and
charged with Aggravated Unlicensed Operation 2nd following an incident on County Hwy 1. He was released to
reappear in Town Court.
Stephen C. Sheedy, 51, of Warwick was arrested and
charged with Criminal Contempt 2nd following an incident on Pine Island Tpke. He was released to reappear in
Town Court.
March 19
A 19-year-old male from Pine Island was arrested and
charged with Aggravated Unlicensed Operation 3rd following an incident on Pine Island Tpke. He was released on
$50 bail to reappear in Town Court.
March 21
A 19-year-old male from Middletown, NY was arrested
and charged with Driving While Ability Impaired by Drugs
and Unlawful Possession of Marijuana following an incident
on West St. He was released to reappear in Village Court.
March 23
Paul D. Kurtz, 24, of Warwick was arrested and
charged with Aggravated Unlicensed Operation 3rd following an incident on Kings Hwy. He was released to reappear
in Village Court.
March 24
Peter Arcaro, 40, of Greenwood Lake was arrested and
charged with Aggravated Unlicensed Operation 3rd following an incident on Lakes Rd. He was released to reappear
in Town Court.
Duncan McCarthy, 25, of Vernon, NJ was arrested and
charged with Aggravated Unlicensed Operation 3rd following an incident on Galloway Rd. He was released to reappear in Village Court.
March 25
Beverly Macleay, 23, of Greenwood Lake was arrested
and
charged
with
Obstructing
Government
Administration 2nd following an incident on State Hwy
17A. She was arraigned by Hon. Barlet and remanded to
the Orange County Jail in lieu of $1500 bail.
Joshua Gannon, 28, of Warwick was arrested and
charged with Aggravated Unlicensed Operation 3rd following an incident on Galloway Rd. He was released on $20
bail to reappear in Town Court.
Thomas B. Benjamin, 34, of Warwick was arrested and
charged with Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument
3rd, Forgery 2nd, and Possessing a Counterfeit Inspection
Sticker, and Operating a Motor Vehicle with a Suspended
Registration following an incident on South St. He was
released on $100 bail to reappear in Village Court.
March 26
Michael A. Hennelly, 43, of Warwick was arrested and
charged with Driving While Intoxicated, Reckless Driving,
and Reckless Endangerment 1st following an incident on
State Hwy 17A. He was arraigned by Hon. Barlet and
remanded to the Orange County Jail in lieu of $1,000 bail
to reappear in Town Court.
Matthew J. DeFransisco, 23, of Warwick was arrested
and charged with Aggravated Unlicensed Operation 3rd
and Operating a Motor Vehicle with a Suspended
Registration following an incident on Galloway Rd. He
was released to reappear in Village Court.
Eddie Tucker, 30, of Warwick was arrested and
charged with Bail Jumping following an incident on
Galloway Rd. He was released to reappear in Village Court.
March 27
Scott Osbourne, 44, of Warwick was arrested and
charged with Assault 3rd and Endangering the Welfare of a
Child following an incident on Elm St. He was released to
reappear in Village Court.
March 28
Michael Ogg, 50, of Greenwood Lake was arrested and
charged with Driving While Ability Impaired by Alcohol
following an incident Windermere Ave. He was released on
March 29
Richard J. Wojciechowski, 56, of Warwick was arrested
and charged with Assault 3rd and Menacing 2nd following
an incident on Little York Rd. He was arraigned by Hon.
Barlet and remanded to the Orange County Jail in lieu of
March 31
Manual A. Espinosa, 21, of Warwick was arrested and
charged with Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument
2nd following an incident on Maple Ave. He was released
to reappear in Village Court.
April 1
A 16-year-old male from Warwick was arrested and
charged with Criminal Possession of Marijuana 5th, a 16
year old male from Westtown, NY and a 17–year-old male
from Warwick were charged with Unlawful Possession of
Marijuana following an incident on Deer Pond Dr. They
were released to reappear in Town Court.
Albert Wisner Library to Host Poetry Reading
On Fri., Apr. 22 the Albert Wisner Public Library will
celebrate poetry with “Conversations,” a poetry reading at
Hickory Hill Golf Course. Local poets, among them
Donna Spector, Fred Buell, Toni Vanderhorst, Harvey
Greenwald, Jude Roche, Mary Makofske, Shotsie Gorman,
Donna Carzan and local teen poets will read beginning at
7 p.m. Coffee and dessert will be served.
This is the Library’s 3rd annual poetry reading event
to mark National Poetry month. This April, is the 10th
anniversary of National Poetry month, a program that the
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Academy of American Poets established in 1996 to rally
Americans to a greater appreciation of contemporary poetry. Library patrons are encouraged to put some poetry in
their lives.
The Albert Wisner Public Library has a comprehensive
collection of poetry books from the poetry of the ancients
to modern poetry. The poetry collections of the 50 member libraries of the Ramapo Catskill Library System are also
available through the Warwick Library. For more information or to register for this program, call 986-1047.
This year the annual Arbor Day celebration will be the
22nd year that the Village of Warwick has received this
national recognition. The Village of Warwick is also the
recipient of a Tree City USA Growth Award for demonstrating progress in its community forestry program. This
year the Warwick in Bloom Committee will continue to
work along side of us to help promote Education and
Public relations, Community Wide Tree Events include a
Significant Tree Map created by a committee formed by
local artist Dan Mack.
The Village of Warwick along with the children of Park
Avenue School would like to invite everyone to join in celebrating Arbor Day on Thurs., April 21 at 10 a.m. in
Stanley-Deming Park by the brook. As in the past,
Wadeson’s Home Center will distribute trees to all of the
children who attend this celebration.
Come join in celebrating Arbor Day on Thurs., April
21 in Stanley-Deming Park at 10 a.m.
From
The Mayor’s Office
By Mayor Michael Newhard
Village of Warwick
www.villageofwarwick.org
The heavy rains this past Saturday created serious flooding situations throughout the Village and
Town. A State of Emergency was declared Townwide. This was implemented as a measure of security and safety for a 12 hour period.
Thank you to Chief Frank Corkum and the
Warwick Fire Dept. who dealt with the many issues
that occurred in an intense 24 hour period – including a residential fire on Buttermilk Falls Road.
Thanks to Frank Cassanite for his thorough understanding of emergency situations and thank you to
Chief McGovern and the men and women of our
Police Dept. and especially Officer Chris Cockburn
for his watchful determination of trouble spots
throughout the Village. Thank you to Supervisor
Sweeton for his leadership and thank you to the
Village Dept. of Public Works, Superintendent Steve
Sisco and his men.
The First Alert Emergency calling system was
used. If your phone number is unlisted and you
would take this service, call Town Hall at 986-1124.
Village of Warwick
Meetings
Liberty Greens Work Session – April 7, 7:30 p.m. at
Village Hall located at 77 Main Street.
The Village of Warwick Zoning Board of Appeals
Meeting will be held Mon., April 18 at 7 p.m. upstairs in the
Village Hall.
The Village of Warwick Planning Board Meeting will
be held on Thurs., April 21 at 7:30 p.m. in Village Hall.
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Town Supervisor Thanks Police, DPW, Fire & Ambulance Workers
Editor,
On Sat., Apr. 2, heavy rains caused dangerous conditions
through the Town and Village of Warwick. In consultation with
Village of Warwick Mayor Michael Newhard and EMS personnel,
the Town declared a State of Emergency requesting all non-essential personnel to remain off the roads. As the rains increased, the
Wawayanda continued to overflow making more roads impassable
and threatened more homes. It was amazing to see our police,
DPW, fire and ambulance workers handle every situation calmly
and efficiently. These professionals worked tirelessly throughout
the night and again on Sunday to help people in need and re-open
our roads. I am grateful to live in a community with such dedicated people and I am thankful that they are on the job.
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TOWN SUPERVISOR
Sterling Forest State Park Gains 90 Acres
The non-profit Trust for Public Land (TPL) and the State of
New York Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation
announced the purchase of 90 acres of farmland in Warwick that
will be added to Sterling Forest State Park. The protection of this
farm, owned by the Cox family since 1924, adds beautiful property to the park’s more than 18,000 acres. The land will be managed
by the Palisades Interstate Park Commission (PIPC). The property, which consists of forest, wetlands, and rocky slopes, will be
open to the public via a network of trails snaking through the
park.
“Working with our joint venture partner, the Open Space
Institute, the Trust for Public Land proudly purchased this property for addition to Sterling Forest,” said Philip Nicholas, TPL
project manager. “We applaud Governor Pataki’s leadership and
the state’s commitment to providing recreational resources for
New Yorkers.”
The land was purchased from the Cox family, which owned
the farm for three generations. According to Everett Cox, grandson of Everett W. Cox, who purchased the farm in 1924, the family sold the property to the trust for Public Land, “to keep the land
open and natural and to preserve it forever.”
This acquisition continues the ongoing efforts of the Trust for
Public Land and the Open Space Institute to protect Sterling
Forest. In Feb. 1998, TPL and OSI completed negotiations that
resulted in the $55 million purchase of 15,280 acres for the creation of Sterling Forest State Park. This is the third addition to that
landmark protection effort, bringing the total protected by the two
groups to approximately 17,100 acres.
Located just 35 miles northwest of New York City on the New
York/New Jersey border, Sterling Forest provides residents of the
most densely populated area in the country an escape from the
congestion of urban life, and a way to connect to the natural world.
Sterling Forest serves as a source of drinking water for more than
two million New Jersey residents. The park links other protected
lands in New York and New Jersey, creating a 150,000-acre greenbelt of parkland containing vital habitat for the survival of thousands of wildlife species including black bear, a variety of hawks
and songbirds, and many rare invertebrates and vegetation.
The Trust for Public Land is a national non-profit land conservation organization that conserves land for people to enjoy as
parks, gardens, and natural areas, ensuring livable communities for
generations to come. Since 1972, TPL has helped protect more
than two million acres of land in 46 states, including more than
75,000 acres in New York. The mission of the Open Space Institute
is to protect scenic, natural and historic landscapes to ensure public enjoyment, conserve habitats and sustain community character.
The Open Space Institute (www.osiny.org) has protected more
than 90,000 acres in New York State.
Mayor Proclaims Warwick Little League
50th Anniversary Day
By Robert Demetry
Village of Warwick Mayor
Michael Newhard proclaimed Sat.,
Apr. 9, as “Warwick Little League 50th
Anniversary Day” at a formal ceremony during a Village Board Meeting on
Mon., Apr. 4.
On Sat., Apr. 9, the Annual Little
League Parade will form on High and
Church Streets at 9:15 a.m. and will
step off at 10 a.m. with anniversary
ceremonies following at 11 a.m. at the
Major Boys Field in Veterans
Memorial Park.
Pictured at the Village meeting are:
(from left) Sean Burke; (back row)
T.J. Ballard, Tom Ballard, the
Warwick Little League President,
Mayor Michael Newhard, Katie
Stage, Sara Beck and James Ballard.
Pope John Paul II
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ies, so he studied secretly in the home of an Archbishop.
He was ordained in 1946 and became Archbishop of
Krakow in 1964. He was declared a Cardinal in 1967 by
Pope Paul VI and was elected Pope in October 1978, after
the sudden death of Pope John Paul I.
His background, no doubt, gave him knowledge of
human suffering that inspired his work throughout his
entire priesthood. He lived what he believed, and whether
you agreed with his beliefs or not, his conviction was to be
respected. "I was moved by his visit to the man who was
imprisoned for shooting him,” said Nancy Appelquist, a St.
Stephen's parishioner and Religious Education teacher.
She adds, “As a leader, it was a wonderful way to show
your followers that you practice the teachings of the gospel
and ‘turn the other cheek.’ John Paul was strong in his convictions, but not afraid to humble himself to live as Jesus
asked us to - with peace and forgiveness. He offered apologies to people throughout the ages that had been mistreated by the Catholic Church or its followers, especially Jews
during the holocaust.”
Jennifer O’Connor/The Warwick Valley Dispatch
Christopher, a parishioner of St. Stephen’s, kneels before
a picture of Pope John Paul II in St. Stephen’s Church.
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Teaching Forgiveness
“I think he dealt with hardships in his own life that
allowed him to understand suffering, and therefore his
apologies were heartfelt and not just empty words," said
Appelquist. Father Michael also discussed the Pope's forgiveness of his would-be assassin, "Outside my room in the
corridor of this church, there hangs a picture given to me
many years ago. It is a picture of a man and the Holy
Father conversing together in a room." The picture is of
the Pope visiting with the man who tried to kill him; when
the Holy Father visited him to forgive him.
Churches around the world have held a vigil since the
news of the Pope's "grave condition" spread on Friday afternoon. While millions of people around the world have been
praying for a peaceful ending to a life filled with service to
others, many others were still holding out hope for a miraculous recovery. It's not like it hasn't happened before. In
May 1981, the Pope survived an assassination attempt where
he suffered very serious injuries. He survived a cancer scare
in 1992 and in 2001 he was diagnosed with Parkinson's
Disease (after years of exhibiting symptoms).
Prior to the Silver Anniversary of John Paul II's papacy, his health was so poor, many close to him questioned if
he would live to celebrate the milestone. Still, he continued
on, his mission unfinished. His greatest lesson of all was
probably his last. Father Michael commented, "Life is no
less beautiful when suffering. He taught us till the end."
Parishioner Diana Maylor said, "I believe he was truly a
man of great faith and has left his mark on the world."
Father Michael also wanted to acknowledge the special
place Pope John Paul II held with those of Polish heritage,
many of whom worship at St. Stephen's. "He was Poland's
favorite son. He was a major force in obtaining freedom
for Poland. Presidents Clinton and Bush agree that he was
instrumental in the fall of communism in Poland."
Pope Blessed Monstrance at St. Stephen’s
On Wed., Apr. 6, Parishioners of St. Stephen's will have
a very special opportunity. A special Monstrance (a container for the Consecrated Host) blessed by the Pope, is
touring our archdiocese and will be at St. Stephen's during
a Holy Hour of Vocations to the Priesthood from 5 -6 p.m.
All are welcome and encouraged to participate.
Pope John Paul II has been described by those fortunate enough to have been in his presence as being "truly
Holy" and "close to God." To those who have followed this
great man who led the Catholic Church for the past 26
years, John Paul II has taken his place with God in Heaven.
He has finished his mission and left the world in a
truly better place than he found it. Over the next weeks,
Catholics will mourn this extraordinary spiritual leader,
then wait and watch as a thousand year old process to elect
a new Pope takes place. In a dark moment of our lives we
will watch for the white smoke and a new Pope to follow a
man of amazing legacy.
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Spring Program Registration at the Florida Public Library
The Florida Public Library is continuing registration
for the new spring programs that will begin the week of
Apr. 10 and continue through the week of May 15.
Rhymetime will be on Wednesdays or Thursdays at 10
a.m. for toddlers from 18 – 35 months old with a parent or
caregiver. Each week children will enjoy books and stories,
songs, finger plays and a simple craft. Parents, please make
arrangements for other siblings.
Storytime will take place on Wednesdays or
Thursdays at 11 a.m. and is limited to preschoolers from 3
– 5 years old “on their own.” A parent or caregiver must
remain on the library premises while the program is in session. Children will enjoy books and stories, games, feltboard play and a fun craft each week.
Family Storytime will be on Sunday afternoons at 2 p.m.
and is a fun way to spend quality family time at the library. If
you can’t make it to the library during the week, this is the perfect program! The whole family can enjoy read-a-loud
favorites, stories, music or crafts for all ages designed on specific themes. During this special seven week session, families
will plant seedlings for Earth Day, make a corsage for Mother’s
Day, have a scavenger hunt on Games Day, and much more!
YA Discovery is each Tuesday evening at 6:30 p.m.
This program is for young adults in grade 6 and up and will
feature a variety of projects including decoupage, card
making, scrapbooking and American Sign Language with
Kerriann Brodman. Teens are also invited to participate
in T.A.G. (Teen Advisory Group) on Sat., Apr. 9 and May
14 at 2 p.m. to enjoy pizza while they help plan new programs and suggest media purchases for the library.
St. Joseph’s School Family Reading
Night with WTBQ Radio Host
By Priscilla Van Aulen
St. Joseph School of Florida recently hosted a family
reading night, with special guest of honor John Moultrie,
of WTBQ radio, Florida. The fun-filled evening began
with Moultrie reading “When Mosquitoes Buzz in People’s
Ears,” by Verna Aardema, to an audience of over 100 attentive children and parents.
Moultrie, who hosts the daily John Moultrie Show on
WTBQ, has a background in both radio and television,
interviewing everyone from prominent politicians to rock
and roll stars. Moultrie arrived to a gymnasium full of
people. “It’s wonderful to have so many here for Family
Reading Night, and I really appreciate being here,” he
commented.
Family reading night included presentations given by
John Moultrie of WTBQ.
Books & Beyond, a drop-in program for children in
grades K – 5 on Tuesday afternoons at 4 p.m., will feature
stories and facts about “The Amazing Sea.” Learn about
whales and other ocean animals, create a sea shell sculpture, enjoy stories about mermaids, find out how we can
help take care of the sea, and finish up the six week session
with a Beach Party!
Spring Read-a-loud is for readers and listeners of all
ages, who are invited for pizza at 6:30 followed by reading
at 7 p.m. on Wed., April 13. Everyone is invited to read
their favorite short story or selection from a book, a poem,
or any other short reading. All readers will be applauded!
All of the programs except Books & Beyond require
registration in advance. You may sign up for programs in
person at the library or by phone by calling 651-7659.
Village of
Florida
local librarians from Florida, Warwick, and Chester on their
programs and services. According to Madelyn Folino of
Florida’s public library, “Reading together with your children is the absolute best activity to promote learning and
success in school. St. Joseph’s families and friends are to be
commended for sharing in this celebration of reading.”
Sponsored by the Parent-Teacher Organization of St.
Joseph School, Family Reading Night was part of an open
house evening at St. Joseph’s, so visitors, new students and
parents had the opportunity to participate, and they did.
The evening’s activities included small group readings to
children of various ages, discussions, and crafts relating to
the stories, as well as door prizes and a book exchange. “It
was truly a wonderful event,” commented Sister Kathleen,
the principal, “which promises to be an annual activity at
St. Joseph School.”
Enjoying Family Night (l to r): Jenaye Stephenson of Florida, Brooke Van Aulen &
Nina Dixon of Chester, Anycia Cole of Goshen, & Edith Rose Dellatto of Florida.
By Mayor Jim
Pawliczek
This article is my way of communicating with
you, the residents of the Village of Florida. Any
opinions expressed are strictly my own.
A thank you goes out to John J. Kimiecik for a
very positive and informative article on the Florida
Little League in another paper. Everyone involved in
Little League, past, present and future, deserves
credit for benefiting their community. Good luck to
the Little League and the Florida Lions Club with
your plans for expansion of the facilities.
Congratulations to Mayor Newhard for his
efforts in securing a one million dollar grant to
defray the Village of Warwick reservoir clean-up
costs. The teleconference Mayor Newhard attended
in January 2004, where he learned of the funding,
was also attended by myself and Village of Florida
Treasurer, Walter Kujawski. We also learned of
opportunities for financing future projects facing
the Village.
The Florida Family Funfast Walk-A-Thon is
scheduled for Sun., April 17, starting at 9 a.m. at
Walter Sturr Park on Bridge Street. It consists of two
miles to Glenmere Lake and two miles back. Pledge
cards are available from Fun Fest Committee members and at Teresa’s Toadstool Luncheonette. Teresa
Yanosh and her dog, Misty, are challenging anyone
and I discussed the situation with my closest confidante, my dog, Ralph. Ralph feels that we should
accept her challenge. So, with the help of as many of
the Cub Scout Deputy Mayors as we can get, Ralph
and I will anxiously await all of you at the starting
line Sunday the 17 at 9 a.m. Rain date is April 24.
Learn What’s New in Gardening
The Warwick Valley Gardeners invite
the public to attend a talk on “What’s New
for Your Garden 2005,” given by Diana
Weiner, Superintendent of Parks and
Grounds at Mohonk Mountain House.
Ms. Weiner, always informative and
dynamic, will bring us some of the newest
annuals, perennials and tropicals that are
sure to add interest and uniqueness to a
garden. This free and exciting event will
take place on Tues., Apr. 19 at 7:30 p.m. in
the Good Shepard Lutheran Church on
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Winner of Easter Basket - Melissa Bellantone was the winner of the Easter basket, which
served as the prize for the raffle contest sponsored by Patty Munley of Sweetbriars.
Patty, owner of Sweetbriars, encouraged people to bring in food for the Sussex County
Food Pantry and contributed the basket as the prize to the winner of the raffle.
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Can You ‘Spare’ a Dime?
Nine eighth grade students from St. Stanislaus R.C.
Church in Pine Island went bowling, at Frontier Lanes in
Warwick on Fri., Mar.11, to help raise money for the
Tsunami Relief Fund. Before ever setting foot in the bowling alley that day, these students had already spent hours
asking friends, neighbors, and family to help by donating
either a flat rate or "per pin" amount towards this effort.
While their scores may not have been the highest ever
seen at the bowling alley, their ambition, the camaraderie
among their peers and their willingness to help others was
soaring. The three youths, who put this event together,
were Sophie Hicks, Corinne McCrain and Beth
Williamson. They initially were working on how to fulfill
their needed volunteer hours for their Catholic Religious
Education.
As the unfortunate tragedy of the Tsunami in Asia
unfolded in front of their eyes on television, they decided
to help with the relief effort. The students received the
approval from their Religious Education teacher, JoAnn
Nelligan, to organize a bowl-a-thon. Initially it was to be
just the three girls, but Ms. Nelligan thought that this
would be a wonderful effort for anyone who wanted to participate from her class.
Six other students decided to join the bowl-a-thon.
These students wanted to give back to their community and the world. Their efforts would not have been possible without the love and support of all of the parents
involved, the St. Stanislaus Church CCD program and
especially Dave Kinney from Frontier Lanes who allowed
the students to bowl at no charge.
This wonderful gift made it possible for this event to
be a moneymaker for the Tsunami Relief Fund. Anyone
else wishing to make a financial contribution to this much
needed project may either call the American Red Cross at
212-787-1000 or mail any contributions to: American Red
Cross/International Response Fund, P.O. Box 37243,
Washington, D.C. 20013.
The nine students who organized a bowl-a-thon for
Tsunami Relief are: (front row) Brooke Madura, Coner
Blaine, and David Olejniczak. (back row) Jon Bakos,
Corrine Feagles, Sophie Hicks, Center Row: Corinne
McCrain, Beth Williamson, and Bianca Blaikner.
Christ Church Welcomes All To Annual Spring Tea
At long last, that sweet moment has arrived: the awakening of spring! Once again, Christ Church of Warwick
rolls out the red carpet to celebrate this season of flowers
with its popular Spring Tea at the parish hall at 50 South
Street. The 5th Annual Spring Tea will take place on Sat.,
May 7, with seatings at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. and you’re invited! This year’s event will fall on the Saturday of Mother’s
Day weekend , making this a perfect opportunity for you to
gather with mom, family, and friends for an afternoon of
great food, wonderful music, and plenty of fun.
This year’s theme, “Straw Hats and Pearls” will feature
tearoom wait staff, decked out in spring finery borrowed
from the large inventory of the Church’s Thrift Shop. Tea
guests are encouraged to wear their own spring hats, jackets, and pearls, or join in the fun by borrowing or purchasing spring accessories culled from the extensive Christ
Church Thrift Shop collection.
Christ Church’s recent sesquicentennial celebration
coincided with the discovery of a long neglected time capsule, placed near the church’s foundation in 1866, replete
with publications and artifacts on local history. This fascinating past will be celebrated with the sale of copies of a
Christ Church Parish Cookbook, first published in 1906
and not seen in several decades. The cookbook is among
the many exciting historic items that have been recently
uncovered and researched by Church Historian, Ivy Tulin.
Tea Chairperson, Colly Leech has fashioned a scrumptious new tea menu, which will reflect current food trends
with an array of savories and sweets that will echo the elegant customs of traditional tea with a contemporary twist.
Live musical entertainment will be featured at both seatings. The tearoom will be festooned with colorful balloons
inside of which will be gift certificates to local merchants
and services. For $5 guests may purchase a balloon and
enjoy the surprise of discovering the gift certificate contained inside. Fresh plants, and Anne Barker’s booklet,
“Time for Tea” will be available for purchase as remembrances of the day.
Tea tickets are $15 per person in advance, $20 at the
door. Reservations are strongly recommended and can be
made by calling the Tea Information and Reservation
Hotline at: 986 – 1774 anytime on or after Apr. 8.
Reservations are only guaranteed upon receipt of payment
in advance to “Christ Church” mailed or delivered to the
parish office at 50 South Street, Warwick, New York 10990.
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Warwick Methodist Church to Host Pancake Breakfast
The Warwick United Methodist Church will host a
Pancake Breakfast as a fund-raising event on Sun., Apr. 24
from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Funds raised from this event will
help finance a work camp trip that eight members from the
church will take in August to the Appalachian Region of
Kentucky.
The work camp is the renowned Red Bird Mission
community outreach project, which is affiliated with the
United Methodist Church. The work camp program
strives to provide home repair for low income community
residents and maintenance for Mission buildings and
grounds. Some examples of work projects are roof replacement, small room additions, painting, building porches or
ramps, and grounds keeping.
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The volunteers will spend a week at the camp working
on a selected project. The Appalachian Region of Kentucky
is one of the poorest regions in the United States. Come out
and support the team going to help this region of our
country! Tickets are $5 each and may be purchased at the
door the day of the event.
Tickets may also be purchased in advance by stopping
by the church; office hours are 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. weekdays. The church is located at 135 Forester Ave (the corner
of Forester Ave and Rt. 17A) in Warwick. Or better yet,
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Flooding
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Emergency Notification System within one-half hour of
the declaration.
Town of Warwick Department of Public Works (DPW)
Commissioner Jeff Feagles said his department worked both
Saturday night and Sunday to make roads passable.
Feagles said the hardest hit by the storm’s ravage was
Cascade, Brady, Mt. Eve, Upper Hoyt, Black Rock, Ryerson,
Distillery Blooms Corners and Baird’s Lane.
Much of the road shoulders and ditches along Upper
Iron Mountain washed away from water coming off
Wawayanda State Park lands said Feagles, as he watched his
crew repair driveway culverts.
“These guys worked so hard to keep these roads open
so people could get out of their driveways,” said Feagles
who had 170 miles of Town roads to worry about.
Also working hard and pumping water out of businesses and residential homes were Volunteer Firefighters.
Fire Chief Frank Corkum was on the scene with Mayor
Michael Newhard in the Village assessing the damage and
lending a hand.
The basements of The Bookstore, Café Samaya, and
Frazzleberries were all submerged in about five feet of
water, destroying merchandise.
“This is the biggest flooding I’ve ever seen in my life
and I was born and raised here in Warwick,” noted Feagles,
who said he had to deliver ten gallons of diesel fuel to a fire
department pumper that was pumping water near
Buttermilk Falls and accidentally punctured a fuel cell with
one of its broken rear springs.
“Everyone’s got damage on some road or another – be
patient, we will get to you as soon as possible,” declared
Feagles.
Nowhere to go, as Forester Avenue is flooded near Wadeson’s Home Center.
Massive Flooding Hit Town 21 Years Ago
Twenty-one years ago on Thurs., Apr. 5, massive
flooding was experienced in Warwick and surrounding areas due to heavy spring rainfall aggravated by
melting snow.
During that disaster, more than $1.7 million was
estimated to be needed to repair damage done to the
Village’s reservoir system and $900,000 in damage to
Town roads.
Town of Warwick Supervisor Vincent Brown at
the time, estimated the residential damage in the
Town at $5.1 million.
Robert Demetry
Robert Demetry
This building near Mt. Eve, off Pulaski Highway, in the Black Dirt fields became ‘beachfront property’ for several days.
Robert Demetry
The presses of The Warwick Valley Dispatch on Oakland Ave., are surrounded by
floodwaters as they were in 1984 when the swollen Wawayanda poured over its banks.
Water surrounds this house on Ryerson Road.
Robert Demetry
Wawayanda Creek inches toward this railroad trestle on Oakland Avenue.
Hamilton Ave & Orchard St. washed out.
Jeff Feagles
Rick Simpson
Bystanders watch Wawayanda Creek near Main Street in the Village of Warwick.
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Photos by Robert Demetry/The Warwick Valley Dispatch
Wawayanda Creek envelops several Orchard St. backyards in the Village.
At left, Kuiken Bros. Lumberyard was swallowed up by Wawayanda Creek Sunday morning.
Town DPW Workers Ron Savilo and Rich Triplett work to repair washed
out ditches on Iron Mountain Road. Looking on is DPW Commissioner
Jeff Feagles and Warwick Town Supervisor Michael Sweeton.
Village of Warwick DPW truck navigates the roadway at Memorial Park.
Above, swollen Wawayanda Creek takes aim at railroad tracks near the Warwick Carwash on Elm St.
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Seussical - The Musical, Comes to Warwick
By Katie Bisaro
The Cat is coming! The “Cat in the
Hat,” that is. The Warwick Valley Middle
School Drama Club will present
“Seussical” on Apr. 15 and 16 in the
Theater at the Warwick Valley High School.
A whimsical tale written by Stephen
Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens and co-conceived by Eric Idle (whose Spamalot is currently running on Broadway), “Seussical” is
spoken and sung completely in Seuss-like
rhyme. The story combines two beloved
Dr. Seuss stories: “Horton Hears A Who”
and “Horton Hatches the Egg.”
In the WVMS production, the “Cat in
the Hat,” played by eighth grader, Dan
Lapidus, and his two mischievous companions “Thing One” and “Thing Two”
(Megan Chester and Cody Houghtaling),
propel an imaginative boy (played by Noel
Sepulveda) into a crazy Seuss story.
Through rhyme and song the tale comes to
life as “Horton the Elephant” (portrayed by
Eric Stranski) tries to convince everyone
that his small speck of dust, which he has
carefully placed on a clover, is in fact filled
with small persons, the citizens of Who.
Alas, our hero loses his clover at the
hands of the devilish Wickersham monkey
brothers and vows to find and save them all.
What will happen to the Whos now? Will
Horton ever find them? How did Horton
get stuck sitting on an egg? These questions
and more will be answered as the “Cat in the
Hat” weaves a magical, musical tale that is
sure to enthrall young and old alike.
Over 150 Middle School students are
involved in the cast and crew of “Seussical”
under the direction of Ms. Noreen Hanson,
Middle School Drama Director. These students have been working since October on
this difficult, full-scale musical. There is a
full pit orchestra with 21 musicians conducted by Mr. Chris Persad, eighth grade
and High School Band Director.
Tickets for the Warwick Valley Middle
School production of “Seussical” are on
sale now. The performances will be on Fri.,
Apr. 15, 7:30 p.m. and Sat., Apr. 16, 2:00
p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Prices are $8 for Adults,
$7 for Students and Senior Citizens.
Groups of 10 or more may attend the
Saturday matinee (Apr. 16, 2 p.m.) for $4
each. To purchase tickets, call 986-6268 or
email [email protected].
Pictured are the leads in Seussical, WVMS Drama Club production – (front row, from
left) Dan Lapidus and Taylor Payne; (middle row, from left): Marina Bisaro, Mike Savoia,
Cody Houghtaling, Megan Chester, Noel Sepulveda, Eric Stranski, and Trent Messina;
and (back row, from left): Nicole Barron, Lindsay Malin, Mariel Klein, Anna Bisaro, Anne
D. Pennington, Julia Fitzgerald, Sarah Rawson, Madison Davis, Laura Mahr (behind),
Arianna Henry, Chelsea Curtin, Emma Crone, Alex Bettini, and Olivia DeBlanco.
Kings Theatre Company Presents ‘Seven Brides for Seven Brothers’
The Kings Theatre Company is proud to present “Seven
Brides for Seven Brothers” at the Lycian Centre for the
Performing Arts in Sugar Loaf, NY on Sun., Apr. 24, at 3 p.m.
“Goin’ courting” has never been as much fun as in this
rip-roaring stage version of the popular MGM movie.
Millie is a young bride living in the 1850s Oregon wilderness whose plan to civilize and marry off her six rowdy
brothers-in-law backfires when the brothers, in their
enthusiasm, kidnap six women from a neighboring town to
be their brides. Bursting with the rambunctious energy of
the original film, “Seven Brides for Seven Brothers” is all
boisterous fun and romance that harkens back to the glory
days of the movie musical. New songs by Al Kasha and Joel
Hirschhorn have been added to a melody-drenched classic
film score by Johnny Mercer and Gene de Paul that
includes wistful ballads, charming comic turns and rousing
showstopping dances. With songs such as “Glad That You
Were Born,” “Bless Your Beautiful Hide,” “Goin’ Courting,"
and “Wonderful, Wonderful Day,” Seven Brides for Seven
Brothers is rousing, charming, and witty.
Tickets to this spectacular event are $45 for adults and
$33.75 for youth (18 years and younger) and can be purchased by calling the Lycian Centre Box Office at 469-2287
Tuesday through Saturday between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Kings Highway • Sugar Loaf, NY
email us at: [email protected]
website: www.kingstheatrecompany.org
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Pastel Painting Workshop with
Award-Winning Artist
The Warwick Art League Visiting Artist Series will host
a workshop in pastel painting with Roz Hollander on Sun.,
Apr. 10 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. in the Senior Room of
Warwick Town Hall (132 Kings Highway). Roz Hollander
is a dynamic personality, who creates an environment in
her workshops that is both inspiring and nurturing. She
has won several awards for her pastels and has been inducted as a Master Pastelist by the Pastel Society of America.
Hollander has also been featured in several publications,
including being named first in pastel by Artist Magazine in
1994. Her work is in several private and corporate collections, including Johnson & Johnson, McGraw Hill
Publishing Company, and in the collection of the Bergen
Museum of Art.
Along with the occasional landscape, Hollander has
given the creation of larger than life depictions of fruits,
vegetables and flowers a great deal of her focus. She calls
these works her “Delicious Pastels”, and they convey the
feelings she sees in everyday living. By focusing on color,
form and design, she allows the viewer to come into the
painting, generating an inner feeling using all the senses.
Says Hollander, “The challenge of art is taking the ordinary
and making it extraordinary.”
Participants in the workshop will benefit from the
great deal of personal attention that comes from working
in this small group. Anyone who is interested in being
inspired by a very passionate pastelist and wants to learn
more about pastel painting is encouraged to attend this
workshop. The cost for the workshop is $45 for members
and $50 for non-members. Participants should pre-register to reserve space. Call 986-4051 to pre-register.
At the center of historic
Railroad Avenue, we are proud
to present the best of
antiques, art, jewelry, oriental
rugs, pottery, those
accessories and collectibles
that you and your
loved ones will cherish for
years to come.
Katie Bisaro/The Warwick Valley Dispatch
Mr. Chris Persad (left), High School Band Director, joins Donnie Littlejohn and his father, Don Littlejohn, for a trumpet
showcase piece, Bugler's Holiday, during the High School Pops concert.
Asian Imports, Gifts & More
Metropolitan Museum of Art to Visit WVCC
Hudson Valley residents will enjoy a taste of New York
City arts and culture when the Metropolitan Museum of Art
comes to Warwick for a special program. The lecture and
slide presentation "A Walk Through the Met," will be featured at the Warwick Valley Community Center (WVCC) on
Sun., Apr. 17, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
"A Walk Through the Met" takes guests on an extraordinary journey inside the Museum's collections through a
slide presentation and lecture by a museum docent. The
audience will view and explore works of art collected from
every corner of the globe by the Metropolitan Museum of
Art, one of the largest and most prestigious museums in
the world. Its collections include more than two million
works and spans more than five thousand years of world
history and culture, from ancient times to the present.
The presentation will feature a Question and Answer
session followed by a dessert reception. Each attendee will
also be given a pass entitling them to a free tour at the
Museum. A Charter bus trip to the Metropolitan Museum
of Art in NYC is planned for the future. Program tickets
are $15 per person. Reservations are suggested, as seating is
limited. For reservations and information call the
Community Center at 986-6422.
The Kimball Collection
Oriental Rugs
Victoriana, Art,
Collectibles
Orange Arts Announces 2005 Arts Grants
Orange County Executive Edward Diana announced
that applications are now available for the 2005 Orange
Arts grants. Grants between $2000-$10,000 will be awarded to professional artists and arts organizations in Orange
County. The deadline for applications is Fri., April 29 at 5
p.m. at the Orange County Tourism Office, 124 Main St.,
Goshen, NY 10924.
“The arts are a valuable asset for continued economic
growth in Orange County,” stated Diana. “We are proud to
offer these grants in support of our local arts communities
for the third consecutive year.”
Members of Orange Arts will receive a copy of the appli-
cation in the mail. Non-members must register with Orange
Arts prior to submitting the application. Those applications
are available at the Orange County Tourism Office. Grant
recipients in 2004 are not eligible for the 2005 cycle.
A grant application workshop offered by Orange Arts
will be held at the Orange County Tourism Office on
Thurs., April 7. Two identical sessions will be held; the first
is from 1 – 2 p.m. and the second from 6 – 7 p.m. The
workshop is recommended for all artists, arts organizations, and art venues applying for the 2005 Orange Arts
grants. Reservations are required as space is limited. Call
Orange Arts at 291-2136.
SUNY Orange Presents ‘Major Barbara’
The Arts and Communication Department and the
Apprentice Players at SUNY Orange are proud to present
George Bernard Shaw’s “Major Barbara,” which was first
staged in 1905.
In this sparkling comedy by Shaw, who received the
Nobel Prize for Literature in 1925, Andrew Undershaft, a
millionaire armaments dealer played by Abe Kless, loves
self-sufficiency and despises poverty. Meanwhile, his energetic daughter, Barbara, played by Jessica Beveridge, is a
devout Major in the Salvation Army. She sees her father as
just another soul to be saved.
The ensemble for this “Theatre In The Round” production consists of Elizabeth Guzman, David Marmanillo,
John Conley, Rachelle Clavin, Phil Duss, Jacqueline Dion,
Matthew Agazzi, Candice Papierowicz, Michael Vargas,
Vince Misner, Jacqueline Clark, Jason Stecher and
Christine Molter. John Michel will create the realistic period costumes and hair for the production.
“Major Barbara” will be presented on Apr. 13, 14, 15, 16
at 8 p.m. and on Apr. 17 at 3 p.m. at the Orange Hall Theatre,
Orange County Community College, in Middletown.
Seating is limited and reservations are recommended.
Tickets are $7 general admission, $5 for faculty, staff and seniors, $2 for students. Local high schools are invited to meet
the cast and director at a special performance on Apr. 12 at
8 p.m. For reservations, call (845) 341-4789.
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Warwick, New York
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W W W . WA R W I C K M A P . C O M
SEVENTY YEARS AGO
April 3, 1935:
• Mrs. Lewis Stage and her son, Richard, who have been at
St. Petersburg, Florida for several months, returned home
on Friday. They had a mighty fine winter and often met
Mr. John B. Bradner of Bellvale on his way to the domino
club in the park.
• County Treasurer Harry L. Stanley, Sheriff Henry V. Clark
and Warwick Supervisor Walter S. Seeley returned Monday
evening from a vacation of several weeks in Sarasota,
Florida where they initiated the sheriff in the catching of
Kingfish. The sheriff got one weighing 14 pounds while
Stanley and Seeley each pulled in 21-24 pounders. They
had a bully good time.
• Warwick Valley High School Seniors staged a parade
through the Village, on Friday at noon to promote their
play "Green Stockings" being held that night. They got so
carried away, they went on to Florida and then Goshen and
cut school that afternoon.
When they got back to school later, they were sent to the
office and told they were expelled. To be reinstated they
had to return with their parents or bring a note from
home. They were driving their parents’ cars on junior
licenses without permission to leave town.
Their drama teacher, Miss Mary Gain, was horrified; they
were the cast of her play. In the end the show did go on. No
doubt the events of that day drew a big crowd. They made
$230. The play was a big hit on Broadway in those days.
SIXTY YEARS AGO
April 4, 1945:
• The Village’s consulting engineer says it will cost $215,000
to build a modern sewer system and a disposal plant. This
does not include the cost of hooking up by individual
homeowners or the purchases of rights-of-way.
• Mr. and Mrs. Henri Dorsman have purchased Wood’s
Cigar Store at 7 Main Street. Wood operated the store for
25 years at this address and for 35 years altogether in the town.
Wood will be on hand for a few weeks to introduce the new
owners to his customers. They will keep some employees.
• Three Stage Brothers are overseas. Lieut. Lawrence Jr. is a
P-51 Fighter Pilot with the 8th Army Air Force in England.
He went overseas in January and by March 12 he had flown
three missions over Germany.
Lewis is with the 104th Timberwolf Division and was in the
drive on Cologne. Douglas is in the Marines on Iwo Jima
and is a pharmacist in the hospital there.
• Town Health Officer Dr. Harry C. Sayre says that recent
tests have shown that it is safe to drink the town water.
• Mr. and Mrs. John Lucha announce the grand opening of
Bertha’s Diner on Sat., April 7, on the corner of Oakland
Avenue and First Street. It will be open 24 hours a day.
Phone 211.
FORTY YEARS AGO
April 7, 1965:
• The Oakland Theater has been sold by Mrs. Thomas
Wisner to Thomas Lawrence. The hollow tile building was
built by Harry Smith in 1914, has been operated as a theater since 1917 and will continue to be used as a theater.
Charles Finger will continue to operate the theater. The sale
was made by Emily Vail as realtor.
• The town’s population is now estimated to be 14,496, up
2,092 from the 1960 census. Based upon the $3.55 per capita aid figure, the increased population figure will yield the
town a total of $37,133 over the next five years.
• The Senior High Youth Fellowship officers for 1965-1966
at the Reformed Church are: President, Robert Smith; Vice
President, Linda Alberts; Secretary-Treasurer, Donna
Ferguson; the three program chairmen are Meredith
Ferguson, James Sayre, and Timothy Stocken. They are
planning to go to Radio City Music Hall on April 30.
• Members of the Greenwood Lake Lions Club Basketball
Team include: Skip Salvidge, John McCann, Walt
Pawlowski, John Schaper, James Winker, Neil Scarfuto,
James Maceda. Games are held in the school gym.
• Now playing at the Greenwood Lake Playhouse on Friday
and Saturday at 7 and 9, are Julie Andrews and James
Garner in "The Americanization of Emily" and a cartoon.
• At the Oakland Theater is "Cleopatra," starring Elizabeth
Taylor, Richard Burton and Rex Harrison.
TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO
April 2, 1980:
• The Greenwood Lake School Board voted 6-0 in favor of
having a voluntary Human Sexuality Program for Grades
7-8 with a required signed parental consent form.
• The newly appointed Airport Advisory Committee, to
make recommendations for improvements, had its first
meeting. They are Vincent Krasniewicz, David Quam, Chet
Terry, Lucien Elliot, Ross Dietrich, Bob Gallant, Duane
Steward, who will work with the leasee, William Stout.
• Postal carriers delivered, last Friday, big blue and white
1980 Census forms to each home. They were to be returned
by April 1.
• David E. Rothschild will run for the seat being vacated on
the Albert Wisner Public Library Board by Mrs. Constance
L. Brown, a board member since 1971. The vote will be on
June 30. Mr. Rothschild is in advertising and marketing. He
has been a director of the Warwick Day Care Center and
the Warwick Valley Country Club. He is also a director of
Warwick Lions Club and served as an Army Officer in
World War II.
• Helen Kelly, newly elected to the Greenwood Lake Village
Board, resigned from the Greenwood Lake School Board.
TWELVE YEARS AGO
April 7, 1993:
• Helen Kelly of Greenwood Lake is the 1993 Orange
County Senior of the Year, announced Orange County
Executive Mary McPhillips. She was chosen for her lifetime
of unselfish volunteer dedication in raising funds for the
benefit of people of all ages regardless of race, color or
creed. She is active in many organizations.
• School costs are going up, said School Superintendent Dr.
Joseph Natale as he presented a reduced $29.5 million
budget for next year. The increases come from places like
the 372-unit Kings Estates Development, now in construction, on the 80-acre site off Kings Highway as unit sales
continue.
• Joseph Weaver, an 8th Grader at Warwick Valley Middle
School, is the district winner of a "Speak for Yourself " letter writing contest in which he wrote to Congressman
Benjamin Gilman about cutting back on car energy use
and pollution output.
• After ten days of heavy rain and swollen creeks, the
Wawayanda rose up to almost the railroad bridge, threatening to ruin a new delivery of newsprint from Canada,
"where it seemed that only the thickness of paper remained
between the creek level and disaster," wrote Editor Betty
Jane Wright, "but the crest came back in the nick of time
with no replay of 1984 when our press motors were under
water and the electricity had to be shut off for days."
Grants Available for
‘Summer Schools in the Arts’
Assemblywoman Annie Rabbitt says that the National
Endowment for the Arts has grants available for operators
of its "Summer Schools in the Arts program." The program supports rigorous, challenging summer arts education programs that enable children and youth to acquire
knowledge and skills in the arts and gain a lifelong interest
in cultural activities.
Eligible entities include: state, county or town governments; special district governments; independent school
districts, public and state-controlled institutions of higher
education; federally recognized Native American tribal
governments; non-profits (other than institutions of high-
er education) having 501(c)(3) status with the IRS; and
certain private institutions of higher education.
Rabbitt said the National Endowment for the Arts
anticipates awarding fewer than 50 matching grants ranging from $15,000 to $35,000 each. Statements of Interest
must be submitted by Mon., May 23 via the Web site
www.grants.gov and use the following information: CDFA
number 45.024; federal opportunity number NEA-SS2006.
For
more
information,
visit
www.arts.gov/grants/apply/SummerSchools.html or call
the Learning in Arts staff at (202) 682-5438.
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Rep. Kelly Seeks College Tuition
Tax Deduction
U.S. Congresswoman Sue Kelly has introduced legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives that would enable
college students or parents to deduct all tuition expenses
on their federal income taxes and help them better afford
the ever-increasing cost of post-secondary education.
"With tuition costs rising faster than salaries and inflation,
it's time to provide Warwick families with the ultimate
financial aid for college," Kelly said. "It's time to make your
college tuition dollars tax-free."
As she announced the details of her "More Money for
College Act" on Feb. 23 at the SUNY-Orange main campus
in Middletown, Kelly was joined by Warwick's Dan
Villarosa - whose family includes a recent college graduate
and a high school student bound for college in 2006. "It is
families like the Villarosas who I am trying to help meet the
rising cost of putting all of their children through college,"
said Kelly.
Kelly's bill would make the entire out-of-pocket cost
of college tuition tax deductible for families or individuals.
She noted that the average college tuition rises at a rate of
eight percent per year (about twice the rate of inflation).
Therefore, the cost of a college education doubles every 9
years. Orange County Executive Edward Diana, and
SUNY-Orange President Dr. William Richards also joined
Kelly at SUNY-Orange to express their support for her legislation.
"I strongly support Representative Kelly's bill to allow
families to deduct the full cost of college tuition on their
federal income tax return," Richards said. "Those costs,
even at publicly-supported colleges across America, are a
barrier to many families whose income levels preclude
access to federal financial aid programs but who also cannot afford the rising costs of a college education."
Kelly called this "an ideal time to implement a full college tuition tax deduction." Tax relief provisions passed by
Congress and signed by President Bush in 2001 made a
portion of college tuition costs tax deductible for the first
time ever. Up to $4,000 can be deducted between 2002 and
2005. However, this provision is due to expire at the end
of this year, meaning a significant tax increase in 2006 on
millions of families nationwide trying to afford college.
"The ‘More Money for College Act’ would give Orange
County families more money, not less, to put toward a college education," said Kelly.
LUKE M. CHARDE, JR.
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Trusts, Estate & Financial Plans, Estate
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Telephone: (845) 986-3700
Warwick resident Dan Villarosa talks with U.S. Congresswoman Sue Kelly, as she announces the details of her college
tuition tax deduction bill at SUNY-Orange, with Orange County Executive Edward Diana and SUNY-Orange
President Dr. William Richards looking on.
FFA Raises Money for Sidoti
Scholarship Fund
Over thirty members of the Tri-Valley and Warwick
Valley FFA chapters participated in a bowl-a-thon to benefit the Joe Sidoti, Jr. Scholarship Fund. The bowlers collected pledges from friends and family members and had a
great time trying to knock down the pins. For several of the
participants, this was their first bowling experience.
Joe passed away in September of 2003 after spending the last several years of his life restricted to his
wheelchair and bed. He had a great desire to complete
his high school education, which was interrupted by his
illness, beginning in the summer 1998, before his fresh-
man year. Joe did return to Warwick Valley High School
in May of 2002.
He served as the FFA chapter reporter after his return
to high school and participated in those activities he was
able to attend. Joe had a great sense of humor and love for
life and is deeply missed by both his family and friends.
The annual scholarship, in memory of Joe, will be
awarded to a senior planning to study agriculture in a postsecondary institution. The first scholarship will be awarded at this year’s annual FFA banquet on June 10 at the
Warwick Valley High School.
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Students Donate Popcorn Machine
to Mt. Alverno
Residents at Mt. Alverno Center’s Adult Home and
Assisted Living Program have always had an opportunity to
enjoy their favorite movies. But one thing was missing – the
traditional popcorn machine. That problem was solved earlier this year when the Warwick Valley Middle School Student
Senate voted to donate a professional popcorn machine, complete with 48 bags of popcorn to Mount Alverno Center.
"It's just like the ones you see at the movies," said one
resident. Kathie Deak, Administrator of Mount Alverno
Center said, "Our residents are thrilled. We are grateful to
the members of the Warwick Valley Middle School Student
Senate for this wonderful gift." Everyone, including the
staff, greeted it with enthusiasm and the smell of fresh popcorn is now part of each show.
Mount Alverno’s Activities Aide, Jeanne Zrybko, and Activities Coordinator, Amy Steinberg, prepare popcorn
for residents to enjoy during the movie.
Mt. Alverno Hosts Library Programs
for Senior Citizens
The informative and entertaining programs sponsored by the Albert Wisner Public Library and open to
all of Warwick’s senior citizens had everything except
space. But Mount Alverno Center, a nearby adult home,
offered a solution to that problem. Space at Albert
Wisner Public Library has long been limited especially
during the daytime, which is when most seniors prefer
to travel.
When Kathie Deak, Administrator of Mt. Alverno
Center, learned this problem was causing many of the programs for senior citizens to be curtailed or even abandoned, she suggested using some presently available space
at her facility. Mt. Alverno also has ample parking and is
just a short distance from the Library.
Library Assistant Kathleen Georgalas soon met with
the resident council at Mt. Alverno to discuss program
ideas and interests. "Senior Focus and Outreach to Mt.
Alverno" programming offers all seniors an opportunity to
attend free lectures, book readings, health information and
periodic showings of movies on a theater screen.
Georgalas said that information on upcoming programs such as "Armchair Pilates," which will be held in
April, is available at the Library. Fliers are also sent to local
area senior centers and to Mt. Alverno Center, located at
20 Grand Street. For more information about Mt.
Alverno Center, Schervier Pavilion, Day-At-A-Time and St.
Anthony Community Hospital is available at
www.StAnthonyCommunityHosp.org.
As part of its "Senior Focus and Outreach to Mt. Alverno," the Albert Wisner Public Library will periodically sponsor
events and show feature films, open to all of Warwick’s senior citizens, at Mount Alverno Center.
‘Tell-My-Mom’
Monitoring for Teen
Drivers
Seely & Durland has introduced the "Tell-My-Mom"
subscription program that allows parents the opportunity
to receive information about their teen-ager’s driving
behavior. Parents receive a bumper sticker asking other
drivers to call and report their child’s driving, whether
good or bad. "Tell-My-Mom" operates a 24-hour toll free
service which drivers call to report their observations.
Parents are then contacted by US mail in an unmarked
envelope or secure e-mail with the observations.
"Almost 10,000 teens die in motor vehicle crashes in
the United States each year," stated Garrett Durland.
"Many of these accidents are caused by inexperience,
horseplay, reckless driving and speeding. As parents, we
often do not know all of the driving habits of our teens,
unless he or she receives a citation. By providing this information to parents through ‘Tell-My-Mom,’ we hope to create an opportunity for parents and teens to work together
to correct poor driving practices, making the teen a safer,
more responsible driver."
"Tell-My-Mom" maintains a database of members and
reports, and takes action to help parents know if the information in the report is accurate. When a report is taken, the
name and contact information of the reporter is requested
to enable the parent to contact the reporter for further
insight into the incident. When the letter is sent to the parents, it states if a report came from an anonymous source
and therefore, its validity may be questionable and should be
taken into consideration when dealing with their teen.
As a driver accumulates reports, the parents are given
the option to purchase videotapes or safety pamphlets to
discuss with their teens. In addition, studies have shown
that if the young driver knows that his or her parents could
be contacted with this information, they may behave better
behind the wheel.
Trucking companies utilizing "How’s My Driving?" driver
monitoring programs have reported a 20% decrease in accidents and ticketing. Membership in "Tell-My-Mom" is $55 a
year for up to two vehicles and $15 for each additional vehicle.
Seely & Durland, Inc. is an independent insurance
agency celebrating its 70th anniversary. As an Independent
and Trusted Choice agency representing over 20 highly rated
insurance companies, Seely & Durland, Inc. provides clients
with a choice based on individual needs and situations. They
offer all forms of insurance including home, auto, high value
property, business, life and more. For information, visit their
web site at www.seely-durland.com, 986-1177, toll free 800562-2772, or email at [email protected].
April is Animal Cruelty
Prevention Month
April is Prevention of Animal Cruelty Month. In New
York, by definition, animal means every living creature
except a human being and cruelty includes every act, omission, or neglect, whereby unjustifiable physical pain, suffering or death is caused or permitted.
“Failure to provide sustenance” is a misdemeanor violation punishable by up to a year in prison and/or up to a
one thousand dollar fine. “Sustenance includes food,
water, proper shelter, veterinary care and even grooming,”
states Suzyn Barron, President of the Warwick Valley
Humane Society, Inc.
“All pets depend on their owners for their comfort and
safety. Pet owners take on the responsibility of providing
for their pets when they make the decision to own them.
Not enough time or money are poor excuses for causing an
animal to suffer from lack of medical or grooming care,”
says Lisa Notturno, Treasurer. In New York, dogs, cats and
ferrets must have current rabies inoculations at all times.
Dog owners must abide by the Town and Village Dog
Ordinances and all dogs must be licensed annually at the
Town Clerk’s office. Certain dog and cat breeds require
regular professional grooming. Dogs left outdoors in
inclement weather must have a waterproof, insulated housing facility to accommodate its size.
All animals are to be afforded a healthful, clean environment. “Our organization has been involved in several
cases of animal neglect, cruelty and abandonment right
here in our community. We are committed to helping animals and will continue to work with our Local, County and
State Law Enforcement agencies in alleviating, investigating
and prosecuting anyone responsible for causing an animal
pain or suffering,” said Barron. Aggravated cruelty to animals, intentionally causing extreme physical pain or death
to an animal and animal fighting are felony crimes. To
report animal cruelty contact the Warwick Valley Humane
Society ‘s confidential cruelty line at 987-7336.
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Budget Success Shows Promise,
But More Reform Necessary
By Assemblywoman Annie Rabbitt
I am proud to announce that the first
on-time state budget in 21 years was
approved during my first year as an assemblywoman in Albany. This timely budget
represents a great victory for residents of
the 97th Assembly District and all New
Yorkers. The spirit of reform that graced
the Capitol this year contributed to the
success, but much more needs to be done.
To ensure that New York’s budget is
approved on time every year, my Assembly
Republican colleagues and I have proposed a budget reform plan that would
enact statutory and constitutional legislation to establish consequences for missing
the less-publicized steppingstone deadlines that lead to the Apr. 1 requirement.
This proposed budget reform plan
would allow the state comptroller to intervene with a binding revenue forecast if the
Legislature is unable to reach a revenue
consensus by Mar. 10 and establish budget
conference committees by Mar. 15. It
would increase the amount that can be
deposited in the Tax Stabilization Reserve
Fund and require a plain-language summary of the budget agreement made available at least 48 hours prior to budget passage. It would also ban legislative recesses
until a spending plan is approved, with the
exception of religious holidays.
April is Alcohol Awareness Month
April has been designated as the 19th
annual Alcohol Awareness Month as a way
of identifying and publicizing the serious
problem of alcohol abuse.
Alcohol
Awareness Month began in 1987 in an
effort to provide the American public with
information about the disease of alcoholism – that it is a treatable disease, not a
moral weakness, and that alcoholics are
capable of recovery.
Everyone can benefit from learning
more about at-risk drinking behaviors,
either for themselves or for someone they
care about. Studies show that nearly a third
of adults engage in at-risk drinking patterns
and may not even know it. The following
are signs of an alcohol problem:
Drinking to calm nerves, forget worries or
boost a sad mood; Guilt about drinking;
Unsuccessful attempts to reduce or stop drinking; Lying about or hiding drinking habits;
Causing harm to oneself or someone else as a
result of drinking; Needing to drink increasingly greater amounts; Feeling irritable, resentful or unreasonable when not drinking; or
Medical, social, family or financial problems
caused by drinking.
If you or a loved one experiences any of
these symptoms, now is the time to get
help. More than 5,000 sites across the country will offer free, anonymous screenings on
Thurs., Apr. 7 – National Alcohol Screening
Day.
For more information or to locate a
screening site near you, call Screening for
Mental Health, Inc. at (781) 239-0071 or
visit www.mentalhealthscreening.org.
Sugar Loaf ’s Colorful New Store
By Lon Tytell
As you enter Country Colors Gallery
at 7 Romer's Alley in Sugar Loaf, you
notice the beautiful colors of the decor.
Pastels, oils, and acrylic paintings created
by store owner Mercedes O'Malley, featuring still life and flowers, add a degree of
sophistication. Silk, dried flower arrangements and wreaths, in brilliant colors and
very reasonably priced, are displayed
throughout the store.
Painted roosters and a Home Decor
Corner of clocks, bowls, enamel works, pictures, and teapots allow the shopper to
select from a wide variety of items.
Handmade metal art for collectors is also
available.
You can visit Country Colors Gallery
from Thursday to Sunday 11:30 a.m. to
5:30 p.m. For more information please
call 469-6710.
Mercedes O'Malley, a certified teacher
of decorative painting for ten years, certainly has developed a talent for combining
flowers with handpainted items.
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Summer Camp Open House
Sarah Wells Girl Scout Council, Inc. will
hold an Open House on Sat., April 9, 12 noon
– 3 p.m. at Camp Wakoda, Route 6,
Harriman, NY for girls entering grades 1 – 10.
Girls do not have to be Girl Scouts to
attend camp. A parent/guardian must
attend the Open House with their daughter(s). For more information call (845)
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LEGAL NOTICES
Call 986-2216
NOTICE OF FORMATION OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY.NAME: ALL CREATURES VETERINARY CARE, PLLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the
Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 02/18/05. Office location:
Orange County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the PLLC
upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy
of process to the PLLC, 384 North Plank Road, Newburgh, New York
12550. Purpose: For the practice of the profession of Veterinary
Medicine.
3-9-t6
NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY.
NAME: K G CORNWALL LLC. Articles of Organization were filed
with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 02/01/05. Office
location: Orange County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the
LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a
copy of process to the LLC, 25 Colonel Conklin Drive, Stony Point,
New York 10980. Purpose: For any lawful purpose.
3-30-t6
NAME: JILIAN VENTURES LLC. Articles of Organization were
filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 03/08/05.
Office location: Orange County. SSNY has been designated as agent
of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall
mail a copy of process to the LLC, 71 Bedell Drive, Port Jervis, New
York 12771. Purpose: For any lawful purpose.
3-23-t6
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE. that the Fire Commissioners of the
Warwick Fire District has rescheduled the April meeting for Tuesday
the 26th at 8:00 P.M. This meeting will be held at Warwick Station
#1, Church Street Ext., Warwick, NY 10990.
BY ORDER OF
BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS
WARWICK FIRE DISTRICT
Deborah L. Schweikart
Secretary
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NAME: TOMMY AND DAMIEN, L.L.C. Articles of Organization
were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on
03/16/05. Office location: Orange County. SSNY has been designated
as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served.
SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC, c/o David J. Squirrell,
Esq., 61 Smith Avenue, Mount Kisco, New York 10549. Purpose: For
any lawful purpose.
3-23-t6
NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY.. NAME: BROOM CLEAN & MORE LLC. Articles of
Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York
(SSNY) on 03/17/05. Office location: Orange County. SSNY has
been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it
may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC, c/o
Barbara Mei, 17 West 89th Street, New York, New York 10025.
Purpose: For any lawful purpose.
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Memorial Service
The family of Sharon Stage
Schofield, formerly of Warwick, will be
holding a Memorial Service on Sunday,
April 10, 2005, 2 p.m., at The Warwick
Reformed Church. Sharon, 48-years old,
passed away on February 24, 2005 in
Vancouver, Washington after a short illness. Sharon is the daughter of Harold
Stage, also formerly of Warwick. Sharon
is survived by her father; her two sisters,
Patty Ann and Deborah Stage and their
families; three sons; and many aunts,
uncles and cousins.
PLANNING BOARD OF THE VILLAGE OF WARWICK
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Planning Board of the Village of
Warwick, New York, will hold a Public Hearing at the Village Hall, 77
Main Street, Warwick, New York on the 21st day of April, 2005 at
7:30 P.M., or as soon thereafter as the matter can be heard, to consider comments of the Public on the following:
The application of Leyland Warwick Associates for Preliminary
Amended Subdivision Approval of lands lying adjacent to Memorial
Park, Homestead Village Condominiums, and lands in the Town of
Warwick, as same are located within said Village and shown generally on the tax maps as section, block, and lots: 220-1-6; 220-1-7;
224-1-1; 212-1-2; 44-1-64.2; 54-1-25.1, all for the layout of roads
and other improvements, for a project referred to as "Warwick
Grove" and "Leyland Planned Adult Community," and for such
other purposes as may lawfully come before the Board.
A copy of the plan is available for public inspection at the office
of the Planning Board during regular business hours.
At this hearing citizens and persons interested will have an opportunity to be heard.
The meeting is open to the public.
Dated:
Warwick, New York
March 17, 2005
BY ORDER OF THE PLANNING BOARD
OF THE VILLAGE OF WARWICK, NEW YORK
BY: GEORGE AULEN, CHAIRMAN
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PURSUANT to Section 510 of the Real Property Tax Law, Notice is
hereby given that the final assessment roll for the Village of Florida,
County of Orange, State of New York, for the year 2005 has been
completed by the Assessor and a certified copy thereof was filed in
the office of the Village Clerk on March 25, 2005, where same will
remain open for public inspection for fifteen (15) days from the date
of this notice.
Village of Florida, New York
Gloria McAndrews, Village Clerk
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NOTICE THAT THE TENTATIVE BUDGET for the fiscal year
beginning June 1, 2005 has been filed in the Office of the Village
Clerk where it may be seen and examined by interested persons
daily, except Saturdays and Sundays, during regular business hours,
until April 12, 2005, and that the Public Hearing on said budget will
be held in the Village Hall, 33 South Main Street in said Village on
April 12, 2005 at 7:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as can be heard.
Salary of Mayor
$6,000.00
Salary of Deputy Mayor $3,200.00
Salary of Trustees
3 @ $3000.00
$9,000.00
BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
VILLAGE OF FLORIDA
James R. Pawliczek, Mayor
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Senate Acts On $24.6 Billion Education Budget Legislation
Senator Thomas P. Morahan, a member of the Senate
Education Committee announced that the Senate just
adopted 2005-06 Education budget legislation that provides
$24.6 billion, reflecting an increase of $848 million in formula driven and other educational assistance to schools
across New York State. The Budget adds $322 million to the
Governor’s proposed $526 million increase over last year.
“I am pleased that the school districts in this state will
receive a 5.5 percent increase in aid that will enable them to
provide young people with a first rate, quality educational
experience, as well as providing localities with the
resources they need to keep property tax under control for
homeowners and small businesses,” said Senator Morahan.
The new budget’s aid plan would give schools the
resources they need to successfully educate our children by
providing $848 million in additional school aid funding,
including the following additional funding:
Flex Aid (+$180 million) - This budget accepts the
Executive’s additional operating aid proposal which provides a minimum wealth adjusted increase for all districts
from .5 percent to 2.5 percent. In addition, it provides $30
million in additional operating aid to the poorest school
districts in the State.
Special Education Funding (+$75 million) - The
Senate fully restores private excess cost aid and fully funds
public excess cost aid; BOCES Aid - The Senate restored aid
to BOCES. Schools can bond GASB.
The budget also provides $20 million in additional
funding for the School Tax Relief program (STAR) by
rejecting the Executive’s proposed STAR cap. STAR in total
amounts to $3.02 billion.
The following Districts will receive School Aid 2005-06:
Warwick Valley – Legislative Budget ($19, 848,136),
Executive Proposal ($19, 320, 654), Change Over from
Executive ($527,482), Percent Change, 2.7%; Greenwood
Lake – Legislative Budget ($4, 605, 438), Executive Proposal
($4, 458, 246), Change Over from Executive ($147,192),
Percent Change, 3.3%; Florida - Legislative Budget ($3, 837,
214), Executive Proposal ($3,729, 698), Change Over from
Executive ($107,516), Percent Change, 2.9%.
Local Organizations Offer Scholarships
Builders Association Scholarship
The Builders Association of the
Hudson Valley Inc. wants to remind area
students that applications for the 2005
Scholarship Program are due by May 1,
2005. All applicants must be sponsored by a
member of the Builders Association of the
Hudson Valley (a complete roster is available at www.hvbuilder.com). Applicants
should also have maintained a minimum of
a 2.5 grade point average in high school or
college; and been accepted to a post secondary college or technical school (proof of
acceptance required).
To receive a Scholarship Application,
contact the Builders Association by mail at
1161 Little Britain Road, New Windsor, NY
12553, by phone at 845-567-6600, FAX 845567-1166 or by email [email protected].
The Builders Association of the Hudson
Valley Inc. is a not-for-profit trade association serving the residential and light commercial construction industry in Orange,
Dutchess, Sullivan, Putnam, Westchester
and Ulster counties.
Polonaise Society
The Hudson Valley Polonaise Society,
Inc. (HVPS) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to preserving the beautiful
customs and traditions of Polish heritage.
Through activities of this club, the members work together to raise funds to support various programs and projects. This
year they are sponsoring two cash scholarships in the amounts of $1,000 and $500 to
graduating high school seniors of Polish
descent.
Scholarships will be awarded on the
basis of scholastic achievement and individual contributions to school and community. Five finalists will be chosen by a
committee, and will also undergo a personal interview before the final selection.
Graduating seniors in the Orange
County area are encouraged to contact
their Guidance Office for an application, or
write to HVPS at P.O. Box 162, Goshen, NY
10924 for further information. Deadline
for submission is April 15.
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Amanda Crandell (left), 11, and Allison Osborne, 15, are amazed that the creek running parallel to The Dispatch building has turned the parking lot into a lake.
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CLASSIFIEDS
Call 986-2216 • Deadline 12 Noon Fridays
Wanted
Rentals
Rentals
Help Wanted
Help Wanted
Help Wanted
CARS, TRUCKS, METALS – Need auto parts?
Call Specht’s 986-1052.
Reg. dlr. 7092957.
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$725 1 BR Warwick
$1150 2 BR Warwick
$1200 1 BR SugarLoaf
$1250 1 BR Warwick
$1500 2 BR Warwick
$2000 2 BR Warwick
Call Warwick Country
Realty, Inc. For
Additional Information
845-986-1592.
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COMMERCIAL - 8500
square foot storage space
or other uses, 18 ft ceiling
clearance, loading docks,
overhead doors on both
ends of building, electricity
available. 845-651-7648.
3-16-t4p
SALES
PERSON
WANTED - Great opportunity to make money
locally, flexible hours.
Must have own transportation. Email resume
to [email protected] or
call 986-2216.
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GRAPHIC DESIGNER
WANTED - Learn and
build portfolio, experience.
Must have some working
knowledge of Quark,
Photoshop, Macs. Email
resume to [email protected] or call 986-2216.
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ORGANIST / CHOIR
DIRECTOR- needed for
Sussex
Presbyterian
Church. Call 973-875-9252.
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Services Offered
SORITE CLEANING –
Vacuuming,
dusting,
floors done by hand,
organizing,
windows.
Senior discount. Please
call 973-223-5467.
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For Sale
GAS STOVE – Selfcleaning oven & like new
round oak kitchen set
w/four chairs. Excellent
condition. Must sell. Call
986-2741.
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Rentals
NEWLY RENOVATED - Large 2BR ground floor
apt. Laundry, off-street
parking, heat & hot water
inc. Small pets OK.
Florida, NY - $1200/mo.
Call for appointment (201)
519-4978.
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Rentals
ADORABLE STORE FOR
RENT - in Arts & Crafts
Village of Sugar Loaf on
Kings Highway. Ideal for
artist or craftperson. Next to
art gallery. Please call for
information 845-469-0993.
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Condo For Sale
2 BR CONDO - CONDO
in Homestead Village for
sale by owner. See
www.10990.com for details
or call (212) 989-8989.
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DISPATCH CLASSIFIEDS:
Village Realty
of Orange County
62 N. Main Street,
Florida, NY 10991
Tel: 845-651-4466
Fax: 845-651-4536
FLORIDA... Wonderfully maintained, this colonial offers
4 bedrooms, 2 1/2 bathrooms, 2 car garage, full basement and attic, formal dining room, family room, formal
living room and more. All on a little over 1/2 acre within
walking distance to everything.
E-mail:
[email protected]
Website:
www.villreal.com
Asking $419,500
CUSTOM 1961 BUILT RANCH
$12 for 12 lines
65¢ each additional line
Investment Firm to Open Office in Warwick
The financial-services firm Edward
Jones has hired Edward Lynch as the
investment representative to open Edward
Jones’ first branch office in Warwick.
“We’re very proud to have Edward on
board as we become part of the Warwick
community,” said Douglas E.
Hill,
Managing Partner of Edward Jones.
“Edward brings a level of commitment and
enthusiasm that is certain to benefit his
clients.”
Lynch said he is excited to be opening
a new office for a firm that has built a reputation on serving individual investors.
“Edward Jones is the largest financial-serv-
ices firm in the nation in terms of offices,
but it maintains its commitment to individuals,” Lynch said. “I have been
impressed with the interest the firm’s headquarters in St. Louis has shown in this new
office. Warwick, and the investors who live
here, are very important to the firm, and I
really like that.
Edward Jones, the only major financial-services firm advising individual
investors exclusively, currently serves more
than six million clients. The firm offers its
clients a variety of investments, including
certificates of deposit, taxable and nontaxable bonds, stocks and mutual funds.
3 bedrooms, 2 baths, hardwood floors throughout, spacious living
room, great kitchen, formal dining room, brick fireplace, walk-up
attic perfect for expansion. 2 car garage & large finished basement
with plenty of storage.
Offered at $419,900
EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY
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Warwick Football Schedule
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Personal and Small Business Computer Services
Web Site Design
PC or Mac Training
Database Programming
Troubleshooting & Support
www.lettersandlines.com
richard @ lettersandlines.com
914.263.2934
Serving Warwick Since 1985
24 hours a day, 7 days a week,
365 days a year.
By Gregory Sirico
The Section IX Division
Champion
Warwick
Wildcat
Gridders’ will look to defend their
2004 title but not without a challenging schedule. The Warwick Football
team will rely on a senior laden group
to take on an exciting schedule with
five home games at C. A. Morgan
Field, including a rematch with
Newburgh Free Academy on Labor
Day Weekend. Check out the
Warwick Football Website for additional scheduling and tidbits at warwickfootball.com.
2005 WARWICK VARSITY FOOTBALL SCHEDULE
Fri., Aug. 26
Fri., Sept. 2
Fri., Sept. 9
Fri., Sept. 16
Sat., Sept. 24
Fri., Sept. 30
Fri., Oct. 7
Fri., Oct. 14
Fri., Oct. 21
Fri., Oct. 28
Fri., Nov. 4
Scrimage Multi - Team C. A. Morgan Field 6 p.m.
Non – Leag NFA C. A. Morgan Field 7:30 p.m.
League Minisink C. A. Morgan Field 7:30 p.m.
League F.D.R. Hyde Park 7 p.m.
Non – Leag Cornwall C. A. Morgan Field 1:30 p.m.
Non – Leag Monroe Monroe 7 p.m.
League Washville C. A. Morgan Field 7:30 p.m.
League Valley Central Valley Central 7 p.m.
Non – Leag Goshen C. A. Morgan Field 7:30 p.m.
Semi - Final TBA Dietz Stadium TBA
AA FinalTBA Dietz Stadium TBA
Sat., Sept. 24 is tentative homecoming date, pending district approvals.
Panco Oil Co. has been a family tradition since 1907,
supplying Warwick’s energy needs for almost thirty years.
With four locations in Orange County, we’re always nearby
to answer your call - any season, any day, any hour.
At Panco your comfort is our business.
HOME HEATING OIL • GASOLINE
DIESEL FUEL • PROPANE
WHITE KEROSENE • BURNERS & SERVICE
Warwick
Pine Island
Goshen
Highland Falls
845-986-2264
845-258-4046
845-294-8871
845-446-2008
www.panco.com
SPORTS FANS!
I BET YOU
DIDN’T
KNOW
Kelli Starik/The Warwick Valley Dispatch
Warwick Football Captain Shaun Barrett anchors Warwick Tug – of – War team vs. NFA in recent football combine.
Barrett will be an important spoke in the wheel of the Warwick Football Team this fall.
Brought to You By Eric Nilsestuen
Can you name the only college basketball coach in
history to have won a national junior college title, an NIT
championship and an NCAA crown? The answer might
surprise you. It’s Nolan Richardson, who led West Texas
College to the national junior college crown in 1980,
coached Tulsa to an NIT title in 1981, and then guided
Arkansas to the NCAA championship in 1994.
•••
Besides getting ready for the upcoming season, spring
training is also a time for some fun and games. Like the
incident in 1995, when former Seattle manager Lou
Piniella wagered a steak dinner with his star player, Ken
Griffey Jr., that Griffey wouldn’t even hit the next batting
practice pitch out of the batting cage. Sure enough, appropriately psyched out, Griffey completely whiffed on the
pitch. He later made good on the bet by having a 1,200pound cow delivered to his manager’s office.
•••
Atlanta Braves first baseman Julio Franco is an overlooked ageless wonder. Amazingly, Franco entered the
2005 season at the ripe old age of 47, making him the oldest position player in 75 years. And get this – his .309 average in 2004 marked the fourth time in major league history that a player 43 or older has hit .284 or better for an
entire season, and Franco accounted for three of them.
Here’s more. Franco was older than eight managers as the
season began, and 33 players on big league rosters at the
end of the 2004 season hadn’t even been born when Franco
played his first major league game in 1982 with
Philadelphia. His lifetime average at the start of the season?
An even .300.
•••
I bet you didn’t know...that being an independent
agent means we can get the best coverage and best price
from a number of top Insurance companies...Stop in or call
and see for yourself.
John W. Sanford & Son, Inc.
68 Main St • Warwick • 986-2211
Youth Lacrosse Spring
Season
There are openings available at the third and fourth
grade level for the Warwick Youth Lacrosse Club. All other
team rosters are full. If you are interested in having your
child play lacrosse this season, contact Marybeth McMurray
at (845) 610-3021 or at [email protected].
Civil Service Opportunity
On June 4 the Port Jervis Civil Service Commission will
be conducting an open competitive examination for the
position of “Database Coordinator-Assistant Building &
Zoning Inspector.”
Examination #63360 – Open Competitive
Information and application forms may be obtained
from the Commission Office Tuesday and Thursday 10 a.m.
– 2 p.m. or the City Clerk’s Office Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.,
14-20 Hammond Street, Port Jervis, NY 12771.
Last filing date: April 27.
‘Fore A Good Cause’
Inspire Golf Tournament
The Inspire Foundation Golf Tournament will be held
at Otterkill Golf and Country Club in Campbell Hall, Mon.,
May 2. Registration is limited so the game can move quickly, so make sure to sign up early. Proceeds benefit Inspire and
its services for children and adults with disabilities.
Support of this annual event comes from individual
golfers and businesses. A Sponsor Foursome can be
reserved by donating $750. This includes golf, a tee or
green sign, high visibility at the event, and a windbreaker
for each golfer. Regular Foursomes are also available for a
$500 donation, or you can play individually by donating
$125. Whether or not you can attend, your business can
contribute and receive recognition on a Tee or Green Sign
by donating $150.
Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. with a Continental
breakfast. Tee-off is at 10 a.m. with a shotgun start. There
will be hole-in-one contests with a chance to win the all
new 2005 Ford 500 or cash, sponsored by Leo Kaytes Ford
of Warwick. Snacks, beer and beverages are provided on
the course and there is an awards ceremony and barbeque
at the end of the tournament.
All proceeds benefit the Inspire Foundation, which
provides financial support for Inspire. Inspire, officially
known as Orange County Cerebral Palsy Association, Inc.
provides physical and occupational therapies, speech and
language pathology, audiology, dentistry and other services for children and adults who are facing a variety of disabling conditions and challenges. All funds raised stay in
Orange County where in cases of financial difficulty, services may be available on a sliding-fee scale.
For more information or to register for the tournament, contact the Community Relations Department at
Inspire at 294-7300, Ext. 234. Inspire is a member agency of
Orange County United Way.
MONDAY, APRIL 11
Hudson Highlands Photo Workshop
Meeting Mon., April 11, 7:30 p.m., St.
Paul’s Episcopal Church, Chester. Theme
for presentation of work is “Winter”.
Anyone interested in photography is
invited to attend. For information call
Madelyn 783-8520.
WEDNESDAYS
Chess Club - The Tuscan Café, 5 South
St., Warwick each Wednesday, 5:30 p.m.
All levels welcome.
SUNDAYS
Family Storytime – Sundays, 2 p.m.,
Florida Public Library. The sessions are
open to all families looking for family
weekend activity. Registration is required in
person or by calling the library, 651-7659.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6
Jewelry Evening – – Café Samaya, 18
Main St., Warwick will host an open
house Jewelry Evening by Lia Sirelson,
Wed., April 6, 6:30 – 10 p.m. There will be
Georgian wine, coffee, tea and pastries.
Drawing for a prize necklace.
Orange County Veterans Service Agency
will host a group session of your peers for
anyone returning from Iraq or
Afghanistan, Apr. 6, 7 p.m., 11 Craigville
Road, Goshen. For information contact:
Tony Zippo, Director, 291-2470.
THURSDAY, APRIL 7
Atlantic City Bus Trip – Nicholas P.
Lesando, Jr. American Legion Post 214
sponsoring a bus trip to Resorts, Apr. 7,
$25 ($13 cash return). Leave Legion at
7:30 a.m. Nick Lesando (986-3683) or
leave message (986-1290.)
Warwick Valley Community Center at 11
Hamilton Ave in Warwick presents "The
Great Conspiracy;" Journalist Barrie
Zwicker critically analyzes events of 9/11
and 9/11 Commission. Dining, 6:30 p.m.
Film, 7:00 p.m. For more info, visit:
www.orangepeace.org or call 845-986-5474.
FRIDAY, APRIL 8
Amy Ouzoonian book reading and
release “White Horses”, poems for
Tsunami Relief. Music performance also.
Fri., April 8, Tuscan Café, 5 South St.,
Warwick.
Warwick Film Group “Sinatra at the
Sands” at Warwick Valley Community
Center, April 8, 8 p.m. Donation $5. .
Fresh decaf and regular coffee, popcorn
and pastry are available. For details, email warwickfilms [email protected].
Registration for Children’s Programs –
Storytimes, crafts, fun programs and events,
Albert Wisner Public Library; call 986-1047
to register. Registration for storytimes ends
Apr. 8. Notication will be by postcard.
SATURDAY, APRIL 9
AMBA Community Blood Screening
Service sponsored by the Warwick Lions
Club, Sat., April 9, 6 – 10 a.m., Warwick
Middle School Cafeteria. Fee is $36 for 38
tests. For an appointment call 800-2348888.
Jabberwalk Sat., April 9, 2 shows 7 and 9
p.m., Tuscan Café, 5 South St., Warwick.
Dancing Crane Musical Ensemble will
present a concert of Georgian and
Russian Romances at Café Samaya in
Warwick, Sat., April 9, 8 p.m. Admission
is $10 for concert. The café menu is available for dinner, wine or desserts. For
information call 986-9200.
Jackie’s Poetry Slam, Sat., April 9, 7-10
p.m., Greenwood Lake Elks Lodge, Chestnut
St., Greenwood Lake. Proceeds benefit
Jacqueline Pesante Scholarship Fund, which
annually awards two scholarships locally.
For information call 987-1793.
National Scrapbook Day April 9, 12
noon – 8 p.m., Good Shepherd Lutheran
Church, 95 Kings Highway, Warwick. For
registration call Wanda Kinnunen, 6512033. Cost $25 single - $20 for multiple
registrations submitted together.
Warwick Valley Winery – Little York Rd.
Afternoon Series, Apr. 9, 2-5 p.m. (no
cover charge), featuring Steve Vecchiotti
& Mike Baglione – Folk, Blues. “An
Evening of Folk, Country & Blues,” 8 p.m.
Admission: $15 (advance RSVP); $18 (at
the door). Bistro style menu available if
seated 7-7:15 p.m.; showtime: 8 p.m.
SUNDAY, APRIL 10
Pancake Breakfast Sun., April 10, 8 a.m.
– 1 p.m., St. Edward Church Hall, Main
St., Florida, featuring fruit toppings and
homebaked sale. Cost: Adults $6,
Children 4-12, $4, under 4 yrs. free.
Pastel Painting Workshop – Hosted by
he Warwick Art League Visiting Artist
Series featuring Roz Hollander, Apr. 10,
10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Town of Warwick Senior
Room, Kings Highway. Cost for the workshop: $45 for members; $50 for nonmembers. For more information and to
pre-register, call 986-4051.
cover charge), featuring Rick Nestler –
Acoustic, Traditional & Contemporary.
TUESDAY, APRIL 12
Warwick Chamber will sponsor an
After-Hours Business Mixer Tues., April
12, 5-7 p.m., Warwick House of Antiques,
11 Oakland Ave., Warwick. Wines and
refreshments will be served. Call 9862720 for reservations and directions.
Chamber members $7; Non-members $9.
THURSDAY, APRIL 14
Fish and Chips Dinner – New Milford
Methodist Church, 5 Jockey Hollow
Road, New Milford, NY. Serving 5-7 p.m.
Donation: adults $10; children $7. Takeout available. Call 986-3974 for tickets.
Warwick Valley Chamber of Commerce
is sponsoring an educational breakfast
Thurs., April 14, 8 a.m., Warwick Wisner
Library. Opportunity for business community to preview new library plan as it
relates to business needs. Bagels and coffee provided. Open to the public; Guest
fee $5. RSVP 986-2720.
FRIDAY, APRIL 15
Punk Rock – Gunslinger (long awaiting
reunion). Also Sinking, Death Rat and
one more, Apr. 15, door open 7 p.m.;
music 7:30 p.m. Tuscan Café, 5 South St.,
Warwick.
SATURDAY, APRIL 16
Warwick Film Group “Bad Education” at
Warwick Valley Community Center, April
16, 8 p.m. Donation $5. Fresh decaf and
regular coffee, popcorn and pastry are
available. For details, e-mail warwickfilms
[email protected].
Chicken Barbeque sponsored by Sugar
Loaf Methodist Church Sat., Apr. 16, 4-7
p.m. Cost: Adults $10, Seniors $9, $5
Children 5-12, under 5 free. Wheelchair
accessible. For reservations call Phyllis
Banker 469-4755 or Millie Shove 986-2823.
Punk Rock and then some with
Armedalite Rifles, Rails to Wounded
Knee, the Shrubs and Troublebound.
Doors open at 7 p.m.; music at 7:30 p.m,
Tuscan Café, 5 South St., Warwick.
cover charge), featuring Free Range –
Singer/Songwriters & Diverse Rock.
SATURDAY, APRIL 16
& SUNDAY, APRIL 17
Warwick Valley Winery - Sponsoring PastaPrimo-Vino, a visit to nine wineries in two
days, Apr. 16 and 17. Call for tickets 255-2494.
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SUNDAY, APRIL 17
Warwick Valley H.S. Project Graduation
2005 Telethon TKR Ch. 78/WVT Digital
Ch. 12, Sun., April 17, 5 – 9 p.m. Pledge
to support the All Night Party.
Card Party – Hosted by St. Joseph’s
Living Rosary Society, Apr. 17, 2 p.m.,
Church Hall, Glenmere Ave., Florida.
Prizes and refreshments. The public is
welcomed.
Warwick Valley Community Center –
Slide presentation and lecture by
Metropolitan Museum of Art docent, “A
Walk Through the Met,” Apr. 17, 2-4 p.m.
Tickets: $15. Reservations suggested; call
the Community Center at 986-6422.
cover charge), featuring Josh Sallo –
Lounge Rock.
MONDAY, APRIL 18
“How To Go Solar,” hosted by Warwick
Valley Central School District, High
School, Apr. 18, 7:30-9 p.m. Free workshop for homeowners, architects, building
owners, developers and trades professionals. The school’s new solar electric system
will be dedicated from 6-7 p.m.
TUESDAY, APRIL 19
Mothers of Multiples Dinner & Penny
Social Fundraiser – Apr. 19, 7 p.m., O.C.
Parents of Multiples “moms night out” at
a local restaurant. The club also holds
infant/toddler/preschooler playgroups
weekdays and weekends. For information,
call Tara (496-5996).
Warwick Valley Gardeners April
Meeting – Good Shepherd Church, Kings
Hwy., Apr. 19, 7:30 p.m. Topic: “What’s
New for Your Garden 2005,” Diana
Weiner, Mohonk Mountain House’s
Superintendent of Horticulture. All are
welcome. For information call Lori Testa
(986-0314 or Linda Fay (469-8409).
FRIDAY, APRIL 22
Blood Drive – Sponsored by Town of
Warwick, 132 Kings Highway, Apr. 22, 2
to 7 p.m. Call Teresa Ferguson, 294-7649,
for information.
Poetry Reading – “Conversations” 7 p.m.
Hickory Hill Golf Course Club House.
Albert Wisner Public Library will host a
poetry reading by local poets in celebration of April as National Poetry Month.
An open mic will follow. Coffee and
dessert will be served. Call 986-1047 to
register.
Warwick Valley Winery – “1959 Pink
Thunderbird,” Little York Rd., Apr. 22, 8
p.m. Admission: $15/adult; $13/seniors
and children 12 & under. Bistro style
menu available if seated 7-7:15 p.m.;
showtime: 8 p.m.
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