IMPORTANT 2014-2015 SCHOOL BUDGET

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Volume 5 • Number 5 • May 2014 • COMPLIMENTARY
So What is Does It Mean to Be “Career Ready?”
Florida UFSD, Chambers of Commerce, and Local Businesses Team Up at Career Readiness
Forum
by Joyce Willetts
“The world has changed,” said Diane Munro, Superintendent of the Florida Union Free School District as she
opened the Career Readiness Forum held on April 23 at SS Seward Institute in Florida, NY. Indeed, today’s
world is one of unprecedented global connectivity and complexity and, according to the US Department of
Education, American students are not as prepared as their international competitors to work in it.
To respond to what many see as a national crisis in education, New York State has embarked on a comprehensive
reform initiative to help students succeed in college and in their careers. Currently, only 35% of high school
graduates across New York are deemed by the state to be college and career ready, based on NYSED’s own
criteria of “graduating with at least a score of 75 on Regents English and 80 on a Math Regents, which
correlates with success in first-year college courses.” (see EngageNY.org)
“How can we build better candidates for your employment?” asked
SS Seward BusinessTeacher, Barbara Schiebling
While these criteria are undoubtedly useful—and necessary—to compare data across demographic, regional,
temporal, and other variables, whether they capture the essence of what it means to be “career ready” in today’s
world is questionable. And with many US employers agreeing that high school graduates are not adequately
prepared to enter the workforce, it is imperative to find out why students aren’t ready, and determine what can
be done on a local level to change things.
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As part of the ongoing efforts of the Florida UFSD to prepare students to be successful in the 21 century and
beyond, the district teamed up with the Florida Chamber of Commerce to reach out to the local business
community and simply ask: “What does a student need to be career ready?”
Answers came at the forum, which was attended by about 60 people representing a cross-section of the
community—students, teachers, administrators, parents, alumni, businesses owners, and employers. After a
welcome by Jan Jansen, President of the Florida Chamber of Commerce, Seward Business Education Teacher
Barbara Schiebling talked about programs that already exist at Seward to enhance career readiness (job
shadowing, community service, work release). Then a 7-member panel each gave their opinions on career
readiness.
A common theme quickly emerged as panelists addressed the audience. The theme was succinctly summarized by
Steve Knob, Executive Director of Orange County Employment and Training Administration: “It’s not academics.
It’s attitude,” he said.
IMPORTANT 2014-2015 SCHOOL BUDGET INFORMATION!
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HOW TO •
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MAY 20? •
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6 AM to 9 PM on May 20, 2014 at the SS Seward Institute Music Room
Vote on whether to approve the expenditure of $20,161,625 and related tax levy increase of 2.08%
Vote to fill one Board of Education seat: John Campan�a is the lone candidate running for a 2nd term
Be a US Citizen, 18 years or older
Be a District resident and registered voter at least 30 days prior to the vote
Register via walk-in registration scheduled for April 30 and May 14 from 3 PM to 7 PM at the SS Seward Institute
Music Room
Secure absentee ballot application by contacting Helen Arena at the District Office (651-3059 opt.1)
Submit absentee ballot application at least 7 days prior to the vote (if the ballot will be mailed) or by the day before
the vote if the ballot will be picked up.
Submit completed absentee ballots according to instructions by 5 PM on the day of the vote.
Continued on page 18
www.FloridaUSFD.org.
“The first thing that popped into
my head was ‘common sense’,”
said Mary DeFreitas, Chief Human
Resources Officer at Crystal Run
Healthcare.
For additional information please see
page 11, or call the District Office at
651-3905, option 1. Additional 2014-15
Budget Documents are on the
District website at
“It’s not academics. It’s
attitude,” summarized Steve
Knob, Executive Director of
Orange County Employment and
Training Administration
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Thursday 1
Abbreviations:
FFD - Florida Fire Department
FHS - Florida Historical Society
FPL - Florida Public Library
FFPL - Friends of the Florida Public Library
FSC - Florida Senior Center
GH - Golden Hill
HS - High School
KoC: Knights of Columbus
PI: Pine Island
PLAV: Polish League of America Veterans Hall,
Pine Island
PTSA - Parent Teacher Student Association
SSSI - SS Seward Institute
Friday 2
• Flor-Wick Friends Meeting;
1 PM, FSC.
• Board of Education Work
Session; 7:30 PM, SSSI
Memorial Bldg.
Saturday 3
• Spring Tea to benefit the FPL;
2-3:30 PM, FSCr
Sunday 4
Monday 5
Tuesday 6
Wednesday 7
Thursday 8
Friday 9
Saturday 10
• St. Stan Rosary Society
Meeting; 11:30 AM; PI.
• St. Joseph Rosary Society
Meeting; 2 PM; Parish Hall.
.
• Florida Focus office open; 2:304 PM, Rm 208, Professional
Bldg, 62 N Main.
•• Florida Fire Dept Meeting;
7 PM, Florida Fire House.
• Pulaski Fire Dept Meeting;
8 PM, PI.
• Seward Seniors Chinese
Luncheon; Noon. Activity Day;
1 PM, FSC..
• Village Board Work Session;
9:30 AM, Village Hall.
• Golden Floridians Business
Meeting & Bingo; 1 PM, FSC.
• Florida Family Fun Fest
Committee Meeting; 7 PM,
Village Hall.
• FFD Multi-Unit Drills; 6:45 PM,
Florida Fire House.
• FUFSD Public Budget Review;
7 PM, Board room at the
Memorial Building
• Longaberger Basket Bingo;
Doors open at 6 PM, SSSI.
• Garden Crafts and Plant Sale;
9 AM–3 PM, Florida
Presbyterian Church.
Sunday 11
Monday 12
Tuesday 13
Wednesday 14
Thursday 15
Friday 16
Saturday 17
MOTHER’S DAY
Bldg, 62 N Main.
• PTA Election Meeting; 7 PM,
GH.
• Village Planning Board
Materials Due by Noon, Village
Hall.
• Seward Seniors Cake &
Coffee; Noon. White Elephant;
12:30 PM. Regular Business
Meeting; 1 PM, FSC.
• PTSA Meeting; 7 PM, SSSI.
• St. Joseph Holy Name Society
Meeting; 7 PM, Parish Hall.
.
• Golden Floridians Trip to Platzl
Brauhaus; departing 9:15 AM,
FSC.
• Senior Citizens Dinner; 4 PM,
SSSI.
• Village Board Meeting; 7:30
PM, Village Hall.
• Flor-Wick Friends Meeting;
1 PM, FSC.
• Florida Lions Club Meeting;
6:30 PM, Copper Bottom
• Board of Education Meeting;
7:30 PM, SSSI Memorial Bldg.
.
WILLIAM HENRY SEWARD
BIRTHDAY
SEWARD DAY
• Junior / Senior Prom
• General Pulaski Memorial
Committee of OC Fish Fry; 58 PM, PI Firehouse.
• Florida Historical Society's
23rd Annual William Henry
Seward Birthday Celebration,
starts at Seward Memorial,
9:30 AM
Sunday 18
Monday 19
Tuesday 20
Wednesday 21
Thursday 22
Friday 23
Saturday 24
• Free Blood Pressure
Screening; Florida Fire House.
• Seward Seniors Trip to
Woodlock Pines; bus leaves at
10 AM.
Bldg, 62 N Main.
• American Legion Post 1250
Meeting; 7 PM, Legion Hall
Cohen Circle.
.
• School Budget Vote & School
Board Elections; Polls open 6
AM to 9 PM.
• Seward Seniors Pot Luck
Luncheon; Noon. Activity Day;
1 PM, FSC.
• Village Planning Board Work
Session; 7:30 PM, Village Hall.
• Village Board Work Session;
9:30 AM, Village Hall.
• Golden Floridians Business
Meeting, Food Drive for
Veterans, & Bingo; 1 PM, FSC.
• Seward House Restoration
Meeting; 7 PM, FSC.
Sunday 25
Monday 26
Tuesday 27
Wednesday 28
Thursday 29
Friday 30
Saturday 31
MEMORIAL DAY (NO SCHOOL)
• Florida Focus Deadline to
Reserve Ad Space for June
issue.
• Seward Seniors Cake &
Coffee; Noon. Regular
Business Meeting; 1 PM, FSC.
• FFD Multi-Unit Drills; 6:45 PM,
Florida Fire House.
.
• Golden Floridians Board of
Directors Meeting; 11 AM.
Game Day Including Bingo; 1
PM, FSC.
• American Legion Auxiliary
Meeting; 7 PM, Legion Hall
Cohen Circle.
• Village Planning Board Regular
Meeting; 7:30 PM, Village Hall.
• Seward Seniors Gambling Trip
(TBA); bus leaves 10 AM,
FSC..
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• St. Joseph's Living Rosary
Society Calendar
Dinner/Dance; 7-11 PM, St.
Joseph's School Hall.
..
MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND
(NO SCHOOL)
.
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The Florida Focus • May 2014 • PAGE 3
Hard Work and Dedication Pay Off for Brandon
Get the 5 AM commuter bus, wait at the transit center for
the next ride, put in a day's work, do the reverse trip, and
get home around 8 or 9 PM. Go to bed, get up and do the
same thing the next day. Brandon Campos has the life of a
typical NY commuter. Except Brandon isn't a typical
commuter. He's a high school student. And his love of
baseball is why he makes the journey.
Brandon has been playing baseball since he was 6 years
old. Like many kids, he started in Little League and, as he
puts it, “it progressed from there.” For Brandon,
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progression meant working hard and “getting serious” in 6
grade; playing every position—except catcher—until he was
offered a chance to play on the All-Star team—as catcher (“I
went for it”); traveling from place to place, his family
visiting him wherever he played, their summer vacations
dictated by his game schedule; spending his sophomore
year at Bucky Dent Baseball Academy, on a scholarship, in
the state of Florida away from his family and friends; and
pulling himself up from the depths of despondency when
funding for his junior year fell through. So he returned to
the school that had formerly nurtured his baseball talent—
Archbishop Stepinac High School in White Plains—even
though it meant a grueling commute when his family moved
to Florida, NY.
Brandon is now a senior, and his hard work and dedication
to the game of baseball paid off on April 15 when he signed
a Letter of Intent to attend Villanova University. Why
Villanova of all the universities who were courting him?
“They treated me like family,” said Brandon.
Brandon, who has a 4-year scholarship to play for the
Division One Wildcats, credits his high school coaches, Pat
Duffy and Keith Richardson, and his trainer Melvin Perez,
for “bringing me back to the game”—and back onto the
Stepinac Crusaders’ team—when things looked dim.
Brandon relaxes at home in Florida, NY
Photo: Sandy Powell
But most of all, he credits his family. “My family—they’ve
been there since Day 1, and I just want to thank them for
sticking by me,” he said. He beams when he describes his
Brandon with his family (left to right): sister Ariadna, Mom Judy
and Dad Rich, on signing day.
Photo provided
parents’ response to his choice of Villanova: “Mom and Dad
are like little kids. They’re just happy I’m at a place where I
want to be, that’s a perfect fit.”
“We are so proud of him, of everything he does” said his
mother, Judy. His father, Rich Campos, agreed. “He gave up
a lot of his youth,” said Rich, admitting that he “cried the
most since the day he was born” when Brandon accepted
Villanova. Brandon’s younger sister, Ariadna, who attends
Seward, says she’ll be happy when her older brother moves
away (but we all know that’s what younger sisters are
supposed to say).
As for the future, Brandon is eyeing the Big Leagues, but if
that falls through, he says he’ll go into the family business—
being a cop and working his way up the ranks. He’ll get a
good start on that too at Villanova, where he’ll be majoring
in Criminal Justice.
Text by Joyce Willetts
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• Kitchens and baths
• Service work
• New installations
Leadership Orange Honors Hall of Fame
Inductees
Leadership Orange recently recognized 6 individuals for their significant,
tangible leadership contributions to Orange County. Among the honorees
was Maureen Torelli, Class of 2004, who was inducted into the Leadership
Orange Hall of Fame. Maureen is the daughter of Tom and Shirley
Coughlin of Florida, NY, and the wife of Mike Torelli, who she met
through Leadership Orange.
Maureen with her husband, Mike Torelli
Maureen credits her parents (who were both teachers at SS Seward) for
paving the way for her, and teaching her the importance of education,
family, and community involvement. Maureen, a Seward alumnus who is
employed by Glen Arden, Inc., has some important advice for young
professionals: “Set good boundaries! With our current technology you can
work all of the time. Find ways to get away from work!”
Also inducted into the Leadership Orange Hall of Fame at the ceremony held at Villa Venzia in Middletown were Tiombe
Tallie Carter, Class of 2004, Steven E. Howell, Class of 1998, Nancy Proyect, Class of 2000, Lauren Rowley-Bonitz, Class of
2008, and Mark Trocino, Class of 2013. The annual Leadership Orange Award was also awarded at the event to the United
Way of Dutchess-Orange Region.
For more information about Leadership Orange visit www.leadershiporange.org or call 845.457.1550.
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West Point Historians Visit the Mapes House/Seward Homestead
I extend a giant THANK YOU to everyone who worked so hard
to make the yard sale at the Mapes House/Seward Homestead
such a huge success. Alyssa Kamrowski, her family and friends,
and the Restoration Committee put in long hours collecting,
sorting, pricing, setting up and selling the wonderful donations
that were received from the community. Things went so well
that I’ve heard rumors they may plan another one! All proceeds
are going toward the restoration project that is about to get
under way.
Florida had some distinguished visitors
on April 23, when four West Point
History instructors visited the Mapes
House/Seward Homestead. On hand to
give them information about the history
of the property and the restoration
efforts was Florida’s foremost Seward
expert, John Kimiecik, along with Roger
Dowd, Vice President of Seward
Homestead, Inc, Village of Florida Mayor
James Pawliczek, and Planning Board
President, Robert Scott.
On that topic, we did just receive final approval from the New
York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic
Preservation on the plans submitted for the first phase of the
restoration of the Mapes House. Bid specs will be available
soon and we can look forward to seeing some progress made by
the end of summer. New roofing and repairs to the porch will
make a huge difference to the structure.
After touring the Mapes House and the
barn reconstructed from the house that
William H Seward was born in, the group
visited the Florida Presbyterian Church.
John Kimiecik (left) with Major Shauna Hann (center) and Captain Mark Ehlers
(right), in front of a window in the Mapes House that looks onto the barn that was
formerly William H Seward’s birthplace.
After several years of correspondence, surveys, studies and
expert witness testimony from as far away California, we finally
received notification from the DEC in New Paltz that we have a
completed application with respect to an aeration project at
Glenmere Lake. We are hoping this will aid in controlling weed
growth in the lake. At best, we may be able to install aerators
after our friends, the Northern Cricket Frogs, move to their
winter home on the shoreline.
We are looking for someone interested in serving on the Zoning
Board of Appeals, effective June 1. We will have one vacancy, so
if you are a village resident and would like to serve your
community please submit a letter of interest by May 9 either to
the Village Hall or to PO Box 505, Florida, NY 10921.
Jim Pawliczek, Sr.
Mayor, Village of Florida
PO Box 505, Florida, NY 10921
This article is my way of communicating with you, the residents of
the Village of Florida, on a regular basis. Any opinions expressed are
strictly my own.
Alyssa Kamrowski (right) and her Mom,
Dina (left) pictured setting up for the yard
sale that benefitted restoration efforts for
the Mapes House/Seward Homestead.
Thanks to Alyssa for organizing the sale
and to all who helped or donated items.
Left to right: Captain Ehlers, Captain Erik Davis, Major Hann, Roger Dowd, and
Major Russell Vanderlugt, who will soon be headed to Seward’s Folly (Alaska),
view the attic of the barn.
Text and photos: Joyce Willetts
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Rev. Michael McLoughlin Honored by the Knights of
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Parish, Warwick, NY was one of four persons honored by the Catholic Charities
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Community Services of Orange County at their 8 Annual Caritas Awards Dinner held at
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The Florida Historical Society's 23rd Annual William
Henry Seward Birthday Celebration
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On Saturday, May 17, at 9:30 AM, the Florida Historical Society's 23 Annual William Henry
Seward Birthday Celebration will begin with a wreath laying at the WH Seward Monument,
North Main Street, Florida. The Celebration will continue in the SS Seward Institute
Cafetorium. Highlights include an introduction of the new Orange County Historian,
Johanna Porr. The Historical Society will give a Power Point presentation previewing our
second book, nearing publication, that features the writings of John J Kimiecik. The Golden
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Hill 4 graders will sing the Seward Song and feature local history; the Young Historians, in
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costume, will portray several personas from Florida history. The 7 graders from SS Seward
Institute will present a Power Point program honoring William Henry Seward.
Admission is free, refreshments will be served and we hope to see you there.
Seward Alumni Baseball Game July 13
Mark your calendars for this year’s Seward Alumni Baseball Game, which is slated for
Sunday July 13 at the Rock Sports Park in Chester. Two games are planned, with the first
starting at 2 PM. All former Seward Baseball players are welcome to play. Please contact
Coach Bill Steele to sign up: 607 765-0562 or [email protected].
Tickets are available now for $12 each (2
for $20) at the library's Circulation Desk.
You can register online, at
www.floridapubliclibrary.org, or call 6517659. Please RSVP as seating is limited.
The event is a fundraiser to benefit the
library and is hosted by the Board of
Trustees. Favorite FPL presenter Clare
Kaczmierczak will preside over the tea table
with her trademark attention to culinary
detail.
No time for tea? Join the Spring Tea in
spirit and donate $1.00 for your very own
individual teabag in a pretty, petite
envelope imprinted with a memorable quote
from a favorite book. For more information,
see our selection of fine teas in the library
and our display of tea cups, embroidered
and antique linens in our show case.
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Cost is $10 to help with field rental and umpires fees.
The library will hold a simultaneous
children's tea for kids in grades K-5.
Readings of Ann Dyckman's picture books
Tea Party Rules and Boy + Bot, as well as
goodie bags provided by the author, will be
provided. Tea and cookies, a spring craft and
a little etiquette are also included for free.
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Left to Right: Jack Ellis, Deputy Grand Knight; Larry Deignan, Past Grand Knight; Frank Graessle,
Faithful Navigator; Rev. Michael McLoughlin; Peter Cuzzolino, Grand Knight; William Wendel, Sr.,
Faithful Admiral
Honor an important woman in your life by
bringing her to tea—and support the Florida
Public Library while you do it! On
Saturday, May 3, from 2 PM to 3:30 PM,
FPL is hosting a Spring Tea at the Seward
Senior Center next to the library. The
traditional tea for adults will feature savory
finger sandwiches, scones with lemon curd
and clotted cream, and an assortment of
fine cakes and treats. Come enjoy a little bit
of Downton Abbey elegance with cozy
tables set with antique china and linens.
Take a tea cup home with you as a souvenir
of a delicious and leisurely afternoon.
All refreshments will be freshly made and
generously provided by a host of local
businesses, including Janet's Quality Baked
Goods, Katie Cooks Catering and
Down2Earth. Tricky Tray baskets are
donated by Amity Arts Pottery, Chumley's
BBQ, Florida Flowers and Gifts, Dessert by
Dawn and others. A special prize will be
awarded for the best hat. Library director
Madelyn Folino, a founding member of the
Black Dirt Storytelling Guild, will present a
story in tribute to mothers, and Florida
children will entertain with a brief recital.
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Golden Floridians Welcome All
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845-545-2278
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The Golden Floridians would like to
remind everyone that non-seniors and
non-members are welcome on all
their trips. For information call
Marilyn at 986-4105.
Theater Trip to see “Moses”
May 3
St. Joseph's Living Rosary Society is
sponsoring a trip to Sight and Sound
Theater to see the show "Moses" on
Saturday, May 3. Time of show is
11 AM; cost is $125 (includes bus,
show and dinner). Call Rose for more
info at 469-4524.
PI Seniors Casino Trip May 6
Pine Island Seniors are offering a
casino bus trip to Mohegan Sun, Pa,
on Tuesday May 6, 2014. Cost is $25,
with a return of $25 slot money plus
a $10 food coupon. Leaving from the
Old Pine Island Fire House at 9:30
AM. Please note that this is a change
in time from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM for
this trip only! Please call Janet Folino
at 845-986-3142 for reservations.
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Basket Bingo May 9
SS Seward Class of 2014 is holding a
Longaberger Basket Bingo on May 9
at SS Seward. Doors open at 6 PM.
Includes Tricky Tray and 50/50 drawing. Refreshments will be available
throughout the evening. For more
information, contact [email protected].
Garden Crafts & Plant Sale
May 10
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having a Garden Crafts and Plant
Sale on May 10, 2014 from 9 AM –
3 PM. Come shop for creative and
beautiful Mother’s Day gifts! Unique
Garden Crafts including decorative
glass sculptures, bird houses,
planters and whimsical signs made
from recycled materials. Plants
include locally grown perennials
donated by the congregation.
Beautiful annuals in flats, containers
and hanging baskets provided by
Scheuermann Farms in Warwick, NY.
For information call Laura 845-6512336.
per person and includes buffet dinner
and DJ. Call Rose for more info at
469-4524.
Golden Floridians Trip to
Platzl Brauhaus May 14
St Joe’s HNS Car Show June 7
May 14-Trip to Platzl Brauhaus
departing at 9:15 AM from the
Seward Senior Center. This is a
Lobster Festival featuring a Steel
Drum Band, Entertainment &
Dancing. Prices: $50 (for lobster) for
Members; non-members add $5. Cost
for other than lobster $48 plus $5 for
non-members. For further information
call Marilyn at 986-4105.
Fish Fry May 16
The General Pulaski Memorial
Committee of Orange County will be
hosting a Fish Fry prepared by
Tastefully British – Simply the Best,
on Friday May 16, from 5 PM to
8 PM at the Pine Island Firehouse,
675 County Rt. 1 Pine Island NY.
Cost is $14 for adults, $13 for seniors
(over 55), $9 for children. A small
tricky tray and 50/50 will be available. Advance sales only; take-out
available. All dinners include: Fish or
Chicken, French Fries, Cole Slaw,
Drinks, and Dessert. Tickets can be
obtained by calling (845)683-1050 or
(845)386-5199.
Warwick Valley Quilt Show
May 17
Warwick Valley Quilters’ Guild “Stars
of the Valley Quilt Show,” is on May
17 – 18, at the Sanfordville
Elementary School, 144 Sanfordville
Road. There will be free quilt
lectures, a merchant mall, door
prizes, the WVQG Boutique, Quilters’
Café, and special quilt exhibits, and a
quilt raffle. Admission is $8/ages 12
and under free. For additional
information visit www.wvqg.org or e‐mail [email protected].
Calendar Dinner/Dance May
31
St. Joseph's Living Rosary Society is
hosting a Calendar Dinner/Dance on
Saturday, May 31 from 7 to 11 PM at
St. Joseph's School Hall. Price is $25
St. Joseph’s Holy Name Society
Annual Car Show will be on Saturday
June 7, from 9 AM to 3 PM at: St.
Joseph’s School Field, Glenmere Ave.
Florida, NY (rain date: Sunday June
8). Pre-registration is $8/
registration is $12; spectators are
FREE. Event includes 50’s & 60’s
music by DJ Joe; tricky tray/gift table
and door prizes; and a special
appearance by the Pokolenie Dancers.
Food will be available for purchase.
Flea market vendors are wanted.
Please direct all inquiries to Dan at
845-545-9483 or Bill at 845-651-7605.
Flor-Wick Friends Mackinac
Island Trip July 13-19
Mackinac Island, Michigan bus trip
sponsored by Flor-Wick Friends, July
13 -19. $800 per person, double
occupancy. Price includes bus, 6
nights lodging, 6 breakfasts, 1 lunch
and 4 full course dinners, including
Soo Locks dinner cruise, Greenfield
Village, carriage tour of Mackinac
Island and many other activities and
attractions. Call Linda at 845-6514770 or Adelaide at 845-651-1341 for
reservations.
Senior Center Open Sundays
The Golden Floridians would like to
remind seniors that the Seward
Senior Center is open on Sundays
from 1 to 5 PM for socialization
purposes unless being used by
another organization.
To place your not-for-profit meeting or
fundraising event here, e-mail
[email protected] or submit
online at www.TheFloridaFocus.org.
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The Golden Hill PTA would like to remind graduating seniors from SS Seward that the PTA
is once again awarding the Golden Hill PTA Retired Teachers’ Scholarship. Scholarship
applicants must be graduating this June, pursuing a teaching degree at a 2- or 4-year college
and be involved in the community. To apply for the scholarship, seniors should submit a
letter explaining why they feel they should be awarded this scholarship. Letters must be
received by June 6, 2014. Letter should be mailed to the Golden Hill Elementary School PTA,
PO Drawer 757, Florida, NY 10921.
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organization? Sometimes the cause is a worldwide issue: to find a cure for Cancer or
Leukemia or to raise awareness for Autism or Alzheimer’s. More often, it is a means to
raise funds for a much needed community program or to help a local family in need.
For many runners, myself included, the motivation for participating can be found in
running for a cause—specifically, in raising money and awareness for a charity that is close
to their hearts. Step onto any race course and you’ll be surrounded by people pounding
out miles that mean something to them. It’s one of the most magical elements of running.
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Through its many activities, the Hudson Valley Polonaise Society members work to raise
funds to support various programs and projects. The HVPS will be awarding two $1,000
scholarships to graduating seniors who are of Polish descent. Seniors must be graduates of
Orange County high schools; or the son or daughter of an active Hudson Valley Polonaise
Society member. Graduating seniors who meet the criteria and who attended Orange
County, NY high schools are encouraged to contact their Guidance Office for an
application. The deadline for submission is May 15, 2014. If anyone needs more
information, contact [email protected]. The mission of the Hudson Valley Polonaise
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Agatha Christie Mystery at The Playhouse in May
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The Playhouse at Museum Village begins its 19 season with Agatha Christie’s popular and
riveting mystery, “And Then There Were None.” Performances are scheduled for May 2, 3, 9,
10, 15, 16, and 17 at 8 PM, and on Sundays, May 4 and May 18 at 3 PM. All performances
are at The Playhouse at Museum Village, Route 17M, in Monroe, NY. Tickets to individual
performances are $22 each, which includes dessert at intermission consisting of apple pie,
ice cream, iced tea, and coffee. Group rates are available and reservations are suggested. For
more information, call the Box Office at (845) 294-9465 or visit CTMWP.ORG.
“And Then There Were None” is
one of the very best, most
genuinely bewildering of Agatha
Christie mysteries! Ten strangers,
each with a dark secret, are
summoned to the island mansion
of an eccentric millionaire, but
when the guests arrive their host
is nowhere to be found. Lured
away and isolated from everything
but each other, the guests soon
find they are haunted by more than just the shadows of their past. One by one the guests
reveal their guilty secrets, and one by one...they begin to die. A superlative mystery that is
both grim and riveting. Directed by Steve Davis.
The Playhouse’s season continues with the July production of the madcap farce, “Moonlight
and Magnolias.” In September, The Playhouse presents the popular Broadway musical, “The
th
25 Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.” Subscriptions that offer savings and other
benefits are available for all three productions and can be obtained by calling the Box Office.
Creative Theatre-Muddy Water Players, Inc. is an incorporated, non-profit organization that has been
performing in the mid-Hudson since 1978.
Free Admission Day at Museum Village, May 3
Monroe, NY – Museum Village announces
Saturday, May 3 will be Free Admission to
all guests. Everyone visiting the museum
that day will be let in for free. All of the
buildings on the green will be open.
“What better way to showcase our museum
than to offer a free admission day,” states
Michael Sosler, Executive Director.
“Everyone here at the museum is very
proud of what we have to offer. We want as
many people as possible to see firsthand
what we have accomplished here. And if it
takes a free admission day to do it, so be it.”
The Gift Shop will be open selling its fine
array of gifts and the Snack Bar will be
open for light snacks. In addition, an allyou-can-eat spaghetti dinner will be served
from 2 PM to 5 PM. Cost is $8 for adults
and $6 for children aged 4 to 12.
“This is a huge opportunity to visit the
museum. Start at 11 AM and tour all of the
buildings then enjoy our all you can eat
spaghetti dinner,, adds Sosler. “Plan the
whole day to relax and enjoy the quiet, safe
environment of Museum Village.”
Museum will be open from 11 AM to 4 PM
and the Spaghetti Dinner will be from 2 PM
to 5 PM.
Museum Village is a living history museum
preserving a vast collection of eclectic, 19th
century artifacts for educational purposes.
Using these artifacts and reproductions, we
provide hands-on experiences and exhibits
illustrating the transition from a rural to an
industrial culture and economy in America,
provoking thought and discussion about history.
www.museumvillage.org. Museum Village is a
501(c)(3) Non-Profit Educational Institution.
Annual Mineral< Gem and Fossil Show, June 7-8
The Orange County Mineral Society will be hosting its annual Mineral, Gem, Jewelry, and
Fossil Show, Swap and Sell on Saturday June 7 and Sunday June 8, 2014 from 10 AM to
4 PM at Museum Village, 1010 Rt. 17M, Monroe, NY 10950. There will be national and
local dealers. On display will be the most complete mastodon found in New York State, an
extensive local mineral display, and new fluorescent mineral display. Also this year there
will be a sluice available for gem hunting. Special admission for show and museum: adults
$5, seniors and kids $3, scouts in uniform and kids under 6 free.
For more information, visit www.orangecountymineralsocietynewyork.com, email
[email protected], visit us on Facebook, or call 845-683-1167
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Fundraiser to Benefit NKH Research June 22
A fundraiser to help raise awareness of NHK (nonketotic hyperglycinemia) will be held on
June 22 at the Best Western Inn at Hunt’s Landing, (102 Routes 6 and 209), Matamoras PA.
The event is from 1 to 8 PM with appetizers served from 1 to 2 PM and Polish buffet from
3 to 5 PM. Tickets are $45 per person. Children are welcome.
Entertainment includes the Pokolenie Dancers, who will perform at 4 PM, Polka band John
Steven’s Doubleshot, and the Grammy-nominated Alex Miexner Band. There will also be a
silent auction. For tickets and information, call 570-775-9758
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Brian Ahearn Children’s Fund Sponsors 16 Annual
Golf Outing, May 23
For over 15 years the BACF Golf Outing has attracted hundreds of golfers and dozens of
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sponsors to their largest fundraiser of the year! This year’s 16 outing will take place on
Friday, May 23 at the Crystal Springs Golf Resort, with festivities starting at 11 AM. There
will be over 260 golfers playing on 45 holes.
The Brian Ahearn Children’s Fund provides support for children who are seriously ill or
disabled, or orphaned by the loss of a guardian. They also provide funding for Warwick
High School scholarships for students who demonstrate considerable achievement in the
face of adversity, in addition to academic and/or athletic success.
Details about the golf outing can be found at www.aboutbacf.org and by emailing Mike
Conklin ([email protected]) or Jeff Ahearn ([email protected]). Please
consider supporting our fund raiser by golfing and/or sponsoring today!
OC Fire Police Memorial
Meeting May 14
and members of their fire department are
also welcome.
The Orange County Volunteer Fire Police
Association will hold its May meeting on
Wednesday May 14, 2014 at 7 PM. The
meeting will be held at the Howells Fire
Department, located at 26 Elm St, Howells,
NY 10932. The by- law committee will be
presenting the second reading of the by-law
changes followed by discussion of them.
The remaining meetings for 2013-2014 will
be held on the second Wednesday of the
month. All meetings will start at 7 PM. The
June Picnic will be held in Chester on June
7, starting at 2 PM and will run to 6 PM.
The Picnic will be held at the Chester
Commons Park on Laroe Road (the park is
located behind the ambulance bay). There
will also be a special meeting to be held at
the Campbell Hall Fire Department on
Wednesday June 11, starting at 7 PM for
the final reading of the by-law changes
followed by a vote.
The May meeting is also our Memorial
Meeting. A service will be conducted for
members of the Orange County Fire Police
Association who passed away during the
past year (May 2013—April 2014). Services
will start at 8 PM. All fire police are urged
to attend. Family members of the deceased,
All fire police are welcome. After the
meeting refreshments will be served.
Veterans Spring Picnic and Resource Fair, May 10
Goshen, NY – Orange County Executive Steven Neuhaus and Acting Director of the
Orange County Veterans Service Agency Richard Mayfield are pleased to invite veterans,
active-duty military, members of the Guard and Reserve, and their family members to the
2014 Orange County Veterans Spring Picnic and Resource Fair on Saturday, May 10. All
veterans, military personnel and their families are invited to relax and enjoy the free picnicstyle family barbecue and take advantage of information on a wide variety of veterans’
benefits and concerns from participating government agencies and support groups.
General Pulaski
Memorial Committee of
OC Presentation
Dinner/Dance, June 7
The General Pulaski Memorial Committee
will be having their annual Presentation
Dinner Dance on June 7 from 6 to 11 PM
at the PLAV in Pine Island NY. The dinner
dance comes with a buffet dinner and
dancing to the John Stevens Polka Band.
The dinner dance is held yearly, to honor
the General Pulaski Memorial Committee’s
contingency Marshal and Miss Polonia
for the New York City Pulaski Day Parade
and festivities in October. This year, the
committee is honoring Mr Vince
Poloniak as the 2014 Marshal and Miss
Christina Carmody as 2014 Miss Polonia.
Presented also will be Emily Jansen and
Alida Goldsmith as Junior Miss Polonias
and Kyra Falone and Kristen
Matasezewski as Little Miss Polonias.
Tickets for the dinner dance are now
available at $30 per person and
reservations can be obtained by calling
Theresa Glowaczewski at (845) 258-4559
or Stanley Kocot at (845) 651-4265.
“Our Orange County Veterans Service Agency has assembled a host of county
departments, volunteer agencies, and veterans’ groups who will be available to share
important information and community services that our veterans and military families are
able to utilize,” said Mayfield.
For more information about the 2014 Orange County Veterans Spring Picnic and Resource Fair,
call 291-2469.
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The Florida Family Fun & Run Fest Committee
Advertising deadline is soon coming to a close!
Advertising in the 2014 FFFF Journal is
moving along, with repeat and new ads
coming in.
If you would like to advertise and would
like information regarding advertising
please e-mail
2014
[email protected]
or contact
Jim Goodrich at 845-651-3529
And again, a big thank you to all our
advertisers and sponsors for your
continued support.
The picnic, hosted by the County Executive’s Office, Orange County Veterans Service
Agency, and the Orange County Veterans Coalition, will run from 11 AM to 3 PM at
Thomas Bull Memorial Park, Route 416, Hamptonburgh, in the Day Camp Pavilion.
“Our county’s veterans have given so much to preserve our way of life, and this is one more
way we can show our appreciation,” said County Executive Neuhaus. “It is also a wonderful
opportunity to meet our new Veterans Service Agency Director, Christian Farrell, and former
Director Tony Zippo will also be on hand to visit with his many friends and colleagues.”
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Also running along is the
Florida Family
5 & 10 K Run Fest.
Applications are on our website:
floridafamilyfunfest.org
Print, fill out and mail in!
We are actively looking for new members to help plan and organize various activities for
Fun Fest. If you are interested in helping with Fun Fest or would like to find out more about
Fun Fest, please call Jim Goodrich at 845-651-3529.
Looking forward to seeing
everyone on
Sunday August 10th
Let the Fun Begin!
Golden Hill
Elementary
Florida Union Free School District
S. S. Seward
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SPENDING DETAIL 2014-2015
Florida UFSD 2014-2015 Budget Plan
The 2014-2015
Florida UFSD
School Budget
development
process was described by Business
Assistant Howard Cohen as the most
challenging in years. Minimal state aid
restorations and the 2.09% tax cap did not
counteract increased pension costs or
other unfunded mandates. The goal of
innovative, personalized instruction that
gets results for students was used to help
focus budget decisions. Since the world
we prepare students for is undergoing
rapid change, we must make changes in
the approach we use to preparing them.
Several priorities are covered in the
budget at this time such as new PreKindergarten services, and additional
funding for professional development and
summer teacher planning. We are
currently designing plans to finalize and
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th
pilot milestone projects at the 5 , 8 and
th
12 grade levels, to expand career
readiness, internship and shadowing
programs, to begin development of a High
School STEM (Integrated Science,
Technology and Math) initiative, and take
the first steps in the implementation of a
developmental international language
program at the elementary level. Finally,
we’ll begin an initiative to provide additional
information and support to expand parent
understanding and strategies in supporting
student learning and habit development.
The Florida Board of Education adopted
the 2014-2015 Budget on April 24. The
total expenditure being put before the
voters is $20,151,625 which represents a
2.95% increase and a total tax levy
increase of 2.08%. There are still some
unknowns that will influence final
program decisions. Uncertainty in special
education, transportation demands,
NYSED approvals for program in
development, and fees and taxes
associated with the Affordable Care Act
have the potential to force adjustments in
our final spending decisions. In addition,
pending legislation related to teacher
supervision and the rules for addressing
student behavior that will increase
demands for administrative support could
impact funds available for instructional
program advancement.
A few community members have
expressed concern that adding PreKindergarten services might compete with
area pre-schools and potentially increase
taxes. The goal of Pre-Kindergarten
services is specifically focused on reaching
students who would otherwise have NO
access to any Pre-K experience. We know
that by catching these children a year
sooner we can strengthen their readiness
to learn, which will help all children
progress during Kindergarten. This
approach is proven to reduce costs of
remediating students throughout their
years in school. NYS has determined that
Florida is too wealthy to receive special
Pre-K funding. While disappointing, the
lack of Pre-K funding also reduces
regulations. This allows us to screen
interested students, and develop targeted
programs for those who will most benefit
rather than provide for all students on a
lottery basis. While we continue to work
with SED to formulate the program, we
do not intend to compete with our high
quality pre-school partners.
Please review the expenditure and
revenue information at right. Additional
information on the tax levy calculation
appears in an article on page 15 of the
Focus. Those seeking additional
information can go to the District website,
or contact Diane Munro, (651-3095 Opt.1;
email [email protected]) or Howard
Cohen, Business Assistant (651-3095 Opt.
2; email [email protected]). You
may also attend the Public Budget Review
set for May 8, 2013 at 7 PM in the Board
room at the Memorial Building.
Thank you for your continued support,
Diane MH Munro
Superintendent of Schools
Budget
Category
Budget
Amount
$
Increase
%
Increase
Comments
Future Outlook
Salary
9,341,520
53,735
.58
Potential addition of Pre-K
Teacher w position reductions
FTA contracts being
negotiated in 2014-2015
Health
Insurance &
Other Benefits
3,043,915
141,575
4.88
Health Insurance up 7.5% w
increase in family plan use. NYS
now taxes self-insured groups
Cost containment efforts are
ongoing but ACA brings
uncertainty
Pensions
(ERS/TRS)
1,675,350
139,635
9.09
Rates up but not by enough to
raise the tax cap. Teachers up
10.3% / ERS up 5.15%
Expect rate of increase to slow
in 2015-2016
Debt Service
1,267,180
(3,300)
(0.26)
Appears to be flat. Includes BAN
for the new capitol project
May be a favorable time to
consider project e.g. fields
Transportation
1,059,230
44,920
4.43
One additional route added.
Regular routes down slightly
Tied to CPI
BOCES
2,347,105
216,200
10.15
7% Administrative increase w
additional services utilized
Advocacy necessary to
prevent continual increases
Other
1,147,325
(15,815)
(1.10)
BOCES surplus has dropped
steadily over two years
Expected to remain flat or
continue to decline.
Total
20,151,625
576,950
2.95
Conservative increase
Close eye on pension trends
REVENUE DETAIL 2014-2015
Revenue Category
Budget
$ Increase
Percent
Increase
Comments
14-15 Outlook
NYS & Federal
Government
Education Aid
5,521,515
277,305
5.29
NYS increase below
mandated cost increases.
The GEA remains
Difficult to predict due to
politically charged environment
Other
219,160
9,400
4.48
BOCES surplus dropped
steadily over two years
Expected continued decline
Property Tax Levy
14,210,950
290,245
2.08
3rd consecutive year under
the Cap
Future tax levy limit difficult to
predict
Fund Balance to
Off-set Taxes
200,000
0
0
Will take fund balance to or
below required 4%
May be able to use less fund
balance for 2015-2016
Total
20,151,625
576,950
2.95
Teachers Get
Tenure
Congratulations to
Karen Etheridge (left),
Kristin Krasniewicz
(center), and
Nicholas Camia (right),
who were conferred
tenure at the April 24
Board of Ed meeting.
Karen’s tenure is in the
area of Elementary,
Kristin’s in Special
Education, and Nicholas’
in Art.
A Healthier American Begins
Join The Movement! Chalk It Out!
Today:
by Marlene Lysack, RN
National Public Health Week was celebrated during the week of April 7
through 13. The Healthy Orange Team from the Orange County Department
of Health, asked the Jr. Wellness Committee at Golden Hill to help with the
“Chalk It Out!” initiative organized by the American Public Health
Association. This campaign seeks to bring awareness to the public about the
importance of public health and prevention in keeping our nation healthy.
The Orange County Department of Health mobilized students in community
schools to chalk public health messages and themes on school sidewalks
throughout the county. The messages needed to be where Orange County
residents would walk and see them. The message themes the Golden Hill
students chose included healthy eating/nutritional lessons, hand washing,
water as the healthiest beverage, no smoking messages, and active
living/exercise encouragement. The students went outside during recess and
went to work on the front entrance sidewalks! Some of their ideas were
developed from programs introduced at Golden Hill to promote wellness. Our
Golden Hill Harvest Days encouraged messages that focused on eating more
fruits and vegetables.
The staff and students at Golden Hill embrace the need to promote wellness
and make healthy choices. We are proud of our Jr. Wellness Committee and
their active role in this mission. The best part is the fun they have doing these
activities. Yes, making healthy choices can be fun. It SHOULD be fun
because we feel better and can enjoy each day to its fullest!
Hats On For Cancer!
Each year the Foundation for Children with Cancer
promotes the Hats On Day Program. The program
was founded by a group of children in 1994. Their
goal was to show support for their friend who was
diagnosed with cancer.
On April 11, Golden Hill Elementary School
participated in the Hats On Day Program. Students
and adults each donated $1.00 and wore their hats all
day to show support and compassion for children
who have been afflicted with cancer. Together, the
Golden Hill family raised $340! Thank you for all
your support of this wonderful program!
Sharon Fisch, 4th grade teacher
Bike Rodeo June 7
Golden Hill Bicycle Rodeo will be held this year on
June 7 in the Golden Hill Parking lot from 11 AM
to 3 PM. Town of Warwick Police will set up a bike
course and the Orange County Bicycle Club will
be available to check your bike and repair
anything minor to get your bike in tip-top shape.
The Orange County Sheriff's Department will be
available to fingerprint.
Come and join Mrs. Sick , the PTA and some of
our Safety Patrol students for an amazing event.
See you there!
Photos: AnnMarie Scotti
Clean-Up at JFK
HOBY Event at Seward
by Micaela Q
by Kayla Campaña
The William Sturr field (more commonly known as JFK) is a symbol for our community. It
provides our teams with hope, pride, and comfortability while they are out playing. And
yet this beautiful field, which had so much potential to be wonderful, had not lived up to
its potential. This is why the National Honor Society decided to do a thorough cleaning
and refurbishing of this significant site.
On March 22, 2014, a Hugh O'Brien Youth Leadership (HOBY) sponsored event—a CleW
or Community Leadership Workshop—took place at SS Seward Institute. This was an
event promoting leadership to about 40 high school freshmen who have displayed
characteristics of a good leader. Students came from various schools, including SS
Seward, Walkill High School, New Paltz High School, Tri-Valley Secondary School,
Newburgh Free Academy, and Port Jervis High School. The event was organized for the
most part by a group of five high school students who attended HOBY's 3-day seminar for
sophomores at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute last May.
But first, we needed help from our
community. After the officers of the
NHS went through town, several
stores were willing to donate to this
cause, which had meaning to just
about everyone in Florida. We
received donations from Lowe’s, Home
Depot, Werner’s, and Roe Brothers,
and to these stores we would like to
offer our deepest gratitude.
Then, it was time to work! On April
6, many members of the NHS, along
with the Advisor, Ms Jena Giannotti,
and Class of 2015’s Advisor, Ms.
Katie Hannon, volunteered their time
to work on making this field a
stunning home for our teams. Each
dugout was first power-washed and
subsequently painted in one of our
school colors of blue or orange to
continue to show the extent of our
school spirit. The bleachers were
painted white, with the stairs along
the edge painted alternating blue and
orange. The parking lot was cleaned
up, with our members getting rid of
any traces of broken glass, nails, and
garbage.
Kayla, right, with other event organizers
It was great to relive the amazing
experience I had last year by
watching other students
participate in eye-opening team
building activities and listen to
respectable guest speakers from
throughout the area. The HOBY
organization has promoted
leadership and volunteerism for years,
and its impact is very evident—
the famous HOBY cheers can
now be heard during the school
day, even from students who
have never been to a HOBY event.
Thanks to the HOBY New York East Area 1 Board, Mr Rheaume, Ms Moore, and the great
number of students and volunteers that participated, the Community Leadership
Workshop was a success and will hopefully not be the last.
The weather and spirits were both bright as all reflected on their hard work and saw JFK
return to its original glory.
CLeW participants, back row (left to right): Eric Carbonaro, Andrew Meier, Emma Meier, Kayla
Campana, Sarah Wierzbicki, Madison Palmer, Laila Ojageer; front row (left to right): Zachary Hull,
Gabrielle Pikoulas. Not pictured: Natalie Miller.
Photos: Karyn Meier
Left: Seward teacher and 2015 Class Advisor Katie Hannon (back row, right) sitting in the belachers
with some of the students who participated in the JFK clean-up. Participating students included: Matt
Dagele, Jake Kinley, Michaela Verblaauw, Andrew Meier, John Sheridan, Tom Smyth, Kayla Campaña,
Taylor Wierzbicki, Sara Kovatch, Breanne Kovatch, Miranda diMontova, Ashley Gallagher, Danny
Collins, Kyle Straub, Alyssa Kamrowski, Gabrielle Pikoulas, Allison McKelvey, Katie Kobylasli, Kara
Shaugnessy, Beau Ressa, and Natasha Duran.
Make a Difference –
Volunteer for the
District Advisory Team
YEH Presents $200
Check to WVHS
The SS Seward Chapter of Youth Ending
Hunger recently sponsored a pet drive to
benefit the Warwick Valley Humane Society.
Would you like to contribute to the
future of the Florida Schools? The
District Advisory Team will have
openings for the 2014-15 school year.
Representatives are sought from the
community at large and parents.
The DAT meets approximately
6 times each year to review progress
toward District Goals. Each year there
is an initiative designed to enhance
that progress. The DAT recently
authorized the investment in software
to support the new Alumni and
Partners Network. The network will
strengthen our relationships with
Spartans near and far to increase
career shadowing and internship
opportunities.
If interested please share contact
information and your goals in
contributing to the DAT, with
Diane Munro, Superintendent at
[email protected] by May 22.
In addition to the pet food, treats, cleaning
supplies and toys collected by the generous
students and staff, the club was also able to
raise $200 during a bake sale to contribute
as well. Thanks to all for a job well done!
~ Lynn McGovern
Tax Law Changes:
2014-2015 Update
The Florida Schools strive to contain cost increases, while assuring that investments
positively impact student learning. In 2011, school fiscal planning became more
complicated following with the passage of the “Real Property Tax Levy Limit” also called
the 2% Tax Cap.
JUST THE FACTS:
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The “Real Property Tax Levy Limit” law limits increases in the total Tax Levy
to 2% OR the Annual increase in CPI (whichever is lower).
The law provides “exclusions” based on several factors, and tied to a formula
provided by NYS. Each district calculates its allowable increase, which differs
from district to district and year to year.
If the District’s TAX LEVY falls within the Cap, a majority vote of 50% plus 1
passes the budget.
If the District’s TAX LEVY is above the Cap, a majority vote of 60% plus 1
passes the budget.
SO WHAT’S NEW:
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Florida’s Tax Levy threshold for 2012-2013 year was 1.59%, and for 20132014 was 4.11%. Both years our levy increase fell below the cap.
Florida’s Tax Levy limit this year is 3.09%, due primarily to jumps in Pension
costs (controlled by the state), and BOCES Services.
The tax levy increase will fall slightly under the allowable limit at 2.08%.
Please check the District website (floridaufsd.org) for additional budget information. The
goal of each year’s budget is to steadily improve program while respecting the concerns
of our taxpayers. You are also invited to touch base with us with any questions.
Spartans of Excellence Named at Seward
Being nominated by a teacher for outstanding academic achievement and leadership in the
classroom, the students pictured represent the finest student characteristics while being
excellent ambassadors of their school. All possess an in class average of at least 90% and
have demonstrated consistent leadership in and outside the classroom. Teachers are asked
to nominate deserving students, and a committee selects winners from across the
curricular spectrum.
Honored at a luncheon held in March were: Theresa Bailey, Shawn Behrent, Holly
Blumenberg, Alana O'Halloran, Alexa Dougherty, Devin Brattvet, Lauren Bullock, Michele
Coleman, Matt Dagele, Noel LaFratta, Destiny Durante, Christopher Flanagan, Hannah
Fritsch, Sophia Goff, Sarina Hamling, Sam Knecht, Emily Mallory, Alice Mazur, Alicia
Morse, Olivia Nicholson, Josh Reyes, Dominick Rico, Adam Rivera, Cassie Rodriguez, John
Shaughnessy, Allison Stam and Mikaella Verblaauw.
Seward Students Awarded Sojourner Truth Award
During a enlightening ceremony, where honorees were urged to make education the
difference maker in their lives, 24 students from SS Seward received Sojourner Truth
awards. Nominated in areas ranging from academics to citizenship, courage and creative
arts, each student was presented the Sojourner Truth medal.
Honorees included: Adam Rivera
(science), Eleanor Santiago
(citizenship), Vanessa Solis
(perseverance), Erick Suarez (ELA),
Avery Aguas (mathematics), Kayla
Campana (science), Cassandra
Rodriguez (foreign language),
Savannah Soto (science), Dyondra
Stephenson (foreign language), Lauren
Bullock (citizenship), Lena Bullock
(creative arts), Paisley Campbell (ELA),
Joseph Diaz (foreign language),
Natasha Duran (ELA), Destiny Durante
(mathematics), Emery Morales
(citizenship), Joshua Reyes
(technology), Louis Cortez (foreign
language), Johan Lopez (technology),
Natalie Reyes (ELA), Janet Solis
(perseverance), Janaye Stephenson
(creative arts), Christian Deas (creative
arts) and Paul Emanuele (citizenship).
Middle School Student Council Has
a Great Year
The Middle School Student Council at SS Seward Institute
has had a wonderful year!
The students put together an awesome homecoming dance
with a pink theme in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness
month. Proceeds went towards an organization to help fight
against Breast Cancer, with the students donating $1,000 to
help local families that were raising money for the Avon
Breast Cancer walk.
During the holidays the student council put together another
amazing fun dance—Winter Wonderland! They held a toy
drive for a few weeks and finished with a bang by having
students either pay to get into the dance or bring a new toy.
It was no surprise that the middle school student body came
through and supported the council with many great toys,
which were donated to a local organization. They later
received a letter stating the students had helped over
130 families!
Still, the Middle School Student Council officers and
members wanted to do even more for the community. Our
school participates in Pasta for Pennies to help the
Lymphoma and Leukemia Society. The Student Council
donated $500 to the Society. The students also wanted to
help veterans, as a way of thanking them for all they do for
our country. Their advisor, Mrs Francesca Gallardo Allen,
suggested a program she learned about at an Orange County
Mental Health seminar for veterans that she had attended in
the fall. The Middle School Student Council donated $2000
to the program, called Saratoga WarHorse, which will help
pay for all expenses for veterans to attend the program.
The Student Council then ended the year with a bang! They
put together a Spring Fling Dance with great music, pizza, an
ice cream bar with tons of toppings, and a candy bar with an
assorted selection for the students to pick from when leaving
the dance.
The officers hope that next year will be even more successful.
Several officers, including President Paul Emanuele, Vice
President Dorian Record, and Secretary Melissa A. Martinez
will be leaving and will be moving onto High School. Mrs.
Allen will miss them and all their hard work and dedication
to making a difference. They leave behind their positions and
th
their Treasurer Victor Martinez, who will be an 8 grader
next school year, when he will be a great help and leader for
Middle School Student Council.
Again, the SS Seward Institute Middle School Student
Council made great strides in making a difference and
helping the community, along with putting on fun activities
for their fellow classmates.
~ Francesca Gallardo Allen
Middle School Student Council officers: Secretary Melissa A.
Martinez, Treasurer Victor Martinez, Vice President Dorian
Record, and President Paul Emanuele
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Spring Tea ~ May 3rd 2 - 3:30 p.m.
Tea for Kids
To Benefit the Florida Public Library ~at the Seward Senior Center next to the Library
in the Children’s Room ~ For Kids in Grades K-5 only
Our traditional afternoon tea will feature savory finger sandwiches, followed by
scones with lemon curd and clotted cream, then an assortment of cakes
& treats. All refreshments will be freshly made generously provided by
Janet’s Quality Baked Goods, Down2Earth & Katie Cooks Catering.
Tricky Tray Baskets have been donated by Amity Arts Pottery,
Chumley’s BBQ, Florida Flowers and Gifts, Dessert by Dawn and others.
While you enjoy your tea, your child can enjoy
Tea Party Rules and Boy + Bot by Ame Dyckman.
The author has provided goodie bags for each child. Tea, cookies, a craft
and a little etiquette are free for your child while you enjoy your tea party!
Tickets are $12 each or 2 for $20.
Saturday, May 3, 2 - 3:30 p.m.
Homework Help Does your child in grade 1 to 5 need extra help to complete homework? Certified teacher Jennifer Gass & National Honor Society Students are
here on Wednesdays from 4:15 to 6 p.m. Call Terry at FPL to discuss your child’s needs.
The SureShot Vagabond Travel on a Budget Nick Biblis has traveled to 15 countries, all on a tight budget. See the photos & hear the stories. Learn how you
can plan an adventure of your own & travel like a college kid - cheaply! Wednesday, April 30 at 6:30 p.m. Adults & teens.
Grass Roots Gardening Artist & community co-designer Chris Beers grew up in Florida, NY & graduated from Seward in 2007. Drawing on experience in
participatory design, ecosystems research, urban gardening, local food systems, creative activism, & community building, he is excited to help folks create new, yet
historically relevant local food systems and culture. Part I My Story Sunday, May 4 at 2 p.m. Chris will share his story about the evolution of a neighborhood
garden he helped create in Montclair, NJ. His experience was a lesson in grassroots agency & community building. To enrich this program, read the heartwarming
novella Seedfolks by Paul Fleischman about an urban garden in Cleveland. Pick up a copy now. Part II What Can We Do in Florida? Wed., May 14 at 6:30 p.m.
Chris will lead a discussion on potential opportunities for food-related community projects in the Village. Take part and help develop a plan! For adults & teens.
Creative Writing Class Hone your writing skills with a professional writer. First Monday of each month. For adults only. Join us on Monday, May 5 at 11 a.m.
Windows 7 Class Navigation, internet, email, & word processing. Bring your own laptop or use one of ours. Tuesdays, May 6, 13, and 20 @ 10 a.m.
Black Dirt Storytelling Guild Story lovers & tellers are invited to our meeting to tell a story or “just listen.” Story theme ~ Mothers Thursday, May 8, 7:30 p.m.
Crafty Mother’s Day Come decorate a Mother’s Day card & assemble a gift for Mom, too! A drop-in program for the whole family. Saturday, May 10, 2 p.m.
Growing & Aging, Part IV Reading & discussion series to explore questions about entering middle age, growing older, caring for aging loved ones, and finding
satisfaction in later stages of life. Thursday, May 15, Coffee House at 6 p.m. and Discussion begins at 6:30 p.m.
Knitting Circle Bring your knitting needles & yarn and join our casual group. Crocheters welcome, too. Adults only. Monday, May 19, 6 p.m.
FPL Page Turners Book Club Check out a copy of this month’s selection, The Light Between Oceans by M.L. Stedman, available now at FPL. Join us for a casual
discussion and desserts. For adults only. Thursday, May 22 at 6:30 p.m.
Did you know?
Summer Reading Program 2014
FPL cardholders have unlimited multi-user access
to digital magazines on most internet-enabled
devices! Check out a magazine today ~ go to
www.floridapubliclibrary.org and click on Zinio
Digital Magazines under the Books & More tab.
Fizz Boom Read
for kids
Spark a Reaction for teens
Literary Elements for adults
Registration begins on Monday, June 23
Hours & meetings
MAY 2014
Monday-Thursday
Friday & Saturday
Sunday
10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
12 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Monday, May 5, 7:30 p.m. Board of Trustees
Monday, May 12, 7 p.m. Friends of FPL
Closed Monday, May 26
Grass Roots Gardening with Chris Beers at FPL, May 4 and 14
Florida Public Library Check it out!
(845) 651-7659
William Henry Seward’s
Birthday Weekend
May 16 - May 18
Used Book Sale Hours:
Friday, May 16 5-8 p.m.
Preview for members of Friends of FPL.
Memberships available at door or library.
Sat. & Sunday, May 17 & 18
9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Those Darn Squirrels
Page to Screen
Come & read the story books aloud with our special
guest Mrs. Sick, Golden Hill Librarian, and then
watch the family movie Those Darn Squirrels on our
BIG screen. We’ll talk about the movie & the book ,
make a squirrel-proof birdfeeder and share some
refreshments. Great family reading & viewing fun!
Friday, May 16 at 5:30 p.m.
The Wonderfun
Magic Show
We welcome back Magician
Scott Morley with his magic
show for families with children
of all ages. Enjoy a day filled
with amazing tricks and illusions, including lots of
audience participation! Don’t miss it!
Saturday, May 17 at 1 p.m.
Wine Lovers World of Wine
Bring your own wineglass for tasting while you learn
about selecting, ordering and enjoying different types
of wine from around the world. Certified
Sommelier and Specialist of Wine JoAnn
DeGaglia will lead us on a journey around
the world of wine. She is a tour guide and
consultant at the Brotherhood Winery.
Adults 21 and over only. Space is limited,
so please register today!
Sunday, May 18 at 1 p.m.
PLEASE REGISTER FOR ALL PROGRAMS ONLINE
OR BY CALLING THE LIBRARY AT 651-7659.
The Florida Public Library will
sponsor two programs on grass roots
gardening for adults and teens on
Sunday, May 4 at 2 PM and
Wednesday, May 14 at 6:30 PM.
Florida native and SS Seward
graduate Chris Beers will share his
story about the evolution of a
neighborhood garden he helped
create in Montclair, NJ. His experience
was a lesson in grassroots agency and
community building. He hopes to
inspire the same right here in Florida.
Chris is an artist and community codesigner. Drawing on experience in
participatory design, ecosystems
research, urban gardening, local food
systems, creative activism, and
community building, he is excited
about helping folks create refreshingly
new, yet historically relevant local
food systems and culture.
According to Chris, “When change
happens in a town, many stories come
together. A good civic project happens
when vigilant people respond
creatively to these stories. I pay close
attention to the stories of history
unfolding in the world around me.
Simultaneously, I search for ways to
respond and contribute to them. I
believe this practice is
important to engage in because it can
help us understand our world and
learn to play a meaningful, lifeenriching role in it.”
On May 4, Chris will relate his story
and share photos about the
community garden he helped to
create and encourage local residents
to share their own stories about
experiences and changes they have
seen in Florida.
To enrich the program, copies of the
heartwarming novella, Seedfolks by
Paul Fleischman, about a community
coming together to create an urban
garden in Cleveland, are available for
checkout now at the library. The book
was illustrated by local author and
illustrator Judy Pedersen.
The second session of this two-part
series on May 14 is entitled What Can
We Do In Florida? and will focus on
potential opportunities for foodrelated community projects in the
Village. Interested residents and
community groups are invited to take
part and help develop a plan with
Chris.
Please visit the library’s website at
to register for this and many other
programs on the event calendar. Stop in
or call the library at 651-7659 for more
information.
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Career Readiness Forum,
continued from page 1
Nearly all presenters touched on the “soft skills” that job
seekers need. Noting his own varied career background,
local business owner Tom Herman of Noble Pies,
questioned whether it was the responsibility of schools to
make students “career ready,” but rather the goal of schools
should be to build confidence and inspire ambition and
innovation.
James Mezzetti of Myles Financial and Tuxedo Ridge Ski
Center noted that there was often a lack of willingness on
the part of young people “to get their hands dirty,” or to
show initiative. “I don’t want to be a babysitter,” he said. He
advised job seekers to educate themselves about the
position they were applying for. He also noted that young
people often lacked inter-personal skills. “What happened to
shaking hands, looking people in the eye?” he asked.
James McAteer, himself a graduate of Seward, agreed,
stating that communication is important and that the skill
of “just having a basic conversation has been lost.” He also
expressed frustration that young people often didn’t want to
“start at the bottom,” but expected to walk into high paying
jobs with little experience. “Helping students determine
what career paths are open to them is important,” he said.
He also noted that college years are a time for students to
develop and fully mature, which can be forshortened when
students take college-level courses in high school.
Chris Wheeler, another Seward graduate, advised schools
not to limit student options by discriminating against blue
collar and white collar work. He noted his own experience
“Ambition. Confidence.
Innovation.” said Tom Herman
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of going to college and working in an office in the city, only
to return to Florida and take up employment with the
landscaping business he worked at during summers, now
doing IT and customer service. “It’s just as important to
know what you don’t want to do,” he said.
When Mary DeFreitas, Chief Human Resources Officer at
Crystal Run Healthcare, was asked what she felt students
needed to be career ready, “the first thing that popped into
my mind,” she said, “was ‘common sense’.” She illustrated a
lack of common sense by using the example of an (ex)employee who took “selfies” and posted them to Facebook
while at work. While embracing technology is laudable,
using it inappropriately is not.
Jodie Yakanin, Director of Career and Technical Education
at Orange-Ulster BOCES, noted that having passion for
what you’re doing is important. She also pointed out some
of the soft skills that are important for anyone seeking a job
or planning to stay employed: work ethic, being a team
player, getting to work on time, accepting constructive
criticism and using it to move forward. Steve Knob added to
the list of soft skills that it seems students coming out of
high school just don’t have: being able to follow directions,
calling in if you’re unable to go to work because you’re
sick.
Following the panelists’ presentations, the audience broke
into small groups to discuss how students could be better
prepared for the workplace. Some of the additional ideas
that emerged included: students knowing how to present
themselves and have a professional appearance; motivating
students in the classroom; more parental involvement with
“Don’t limit student options”
advised Chris Wheeler, Seward
Alumnus and Account Manager for
Kimiecik Landscaping of Florida, NY
“I don’t want to be a babysitter,”
stated James Mezzetti of Myles
Financial and Tuxedo Ridge Ski Center
the school; being able to use software programs that are
commonly encountered in the workplace (eg, Word, Excel,
Outlook); using technology but knowing when to put down
the iPad and pick up a book; gaining work experience
through summer jobs, volunteerism, and community
service.
There was some discussion around appearance. For
example, is it appropriate for job seekers to have tattoos or
facial piercings? Depends on the job, was the consensus.
Maybe it’s cool for a ski instructor to have a nose ring, but
a patient may be put off if their neurosurgeon turns up with
one. Society’s acceptance of tattoos and piercings may
change over time, but until then, it’s all about keeping your
options open.
Leonard DeBuck, Secretary of the Pine Island Chamber of
Commerce questioned whether it was time to revisit the
traditional school calendar, in which the long summer break
was originally devised to serve an agrarian society. Kids are
no longer needed to tend the fields or bring in the hay that
will feed the livestock through winter. There was certainly a
lot of food for thought by the end of the evening.
At the begining of the Forum, Barbara Schiebling had said
she hoped there would potential to build greater
relationships between the school, community, employers,
local chambers of commerce, and parents. By the end of the
Forum, it seemed the participants had come a long way to
understanding at least some answers to a question she
posed: “How can we build better candidates for your
employment?”
“Passion. You really need to have
passion for what you’re doing,” noted
Jodie Yakanin, Director of Career and
Technical Education at OUBOCES.
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National Children’s
Book Week—Join The
Celebration!
The Ramapo Catskill Library System
(RCLS) is pleased to endorse celebrations
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taking place in observance of the 95
Annual National Children’s Book Week,
May 12-18, 2014. This observance
encourages young people to discover the
complexity of the world beyond their own
experiences through books. Local
libraries in our area are dedicated to
spreading the word about children’s
literature and encouraging children to
learn the joys that reading provides.
During Children’s Book Week schools,
libraries, and parents applaud books and
reading by developing ideas to mark this
special event. The Ramapo Catskill
Library System is often asked for tips on
how to celebrate Book Week. What
follows are some of the many wonderful
ideas that librarians in the system have
shared.
TIPS FOR PARENTS
• Talk about books with your children.
• Have plenty of books around the house
for your children to select from.
• Read aloud to your children and hold
family read-alouds.
• Make sure your children
transportation to the library.
have
• Visit the library with your children and
select books together.
• Turn off the television and other devices
one evening per week and spend the
time reading.
• Talk with your children about their
reading interests.
• Show excitement and interest in the art
and skill of reading and the books that
your children are reading.
• Select a book by an author who has
written something your child read and
liked.
• Read about a culture you know nothing
about.
• Hold sleepover read-a-thons.
• Have fun making food from stories you
have read, like Dr. Seuss’s Green Eggs &
Ham.
• Serve as a role model. Let your children
see you reading early and often.
ManaFoods of NY Reaffirms Interest in Mid-Hudson Correctional Property for
International Agricultural Education Exchange Project
Warwick, NY - In a recent letter to the Warwick Valley Local
Development Corporation, ManaFoods of New York, previously
known as Valley Fresh Direct, reaffirmed its interest in pursuing
property at the former Mid-Hudson Correctional Facility site in
Warwick for the establishment of an agricultural education and
exchange project.
"Now that the Warwick Valley LDC has closed on the former prison
property, we want to reaffirm our intention to actively pursue the
property as an ideal location for our project," said Winnie Greco,
CEO of ManaFoods of New York. "We have retained the Turner Miller
Group to create a site utilization concept plan and are working with
Irving Zuckerman of Verticon Ltd. as our project consultant and are
formulating a full scale business plan in anticipation of an upcoming
presentation to the LDC," Greco added.
The ManaFoods of New York project will focus on a mutually
beneficial exchange of agricultural information and farming
techniques between US and Chinese farmers. Utilizing existing
buildings and open green space on the campus now known as
Warwick Valley Office & Technology Corporate Park, ManaFoods has
a goal of providing university-level education to farmers from China
who are seeking ways to enhance their farming output and improve
farming and food safety. ManaFoods has already received a letter of
interest in the educational project from one of China's top
universities, as well as interest from other educational institutions.
"Establishing a first-rate educational program at the new corporate
park and maintaining strong, positive relationships with the local
community, especially our local farmers, is paramount to the success
of the ManaFoods project," said Irving Zuckerman, Agribusiness
Director of ManaFoods of New York. "These relationships and the
educational exchange will realize positive dividends for local schools,
area businesses, and most importantly, local farmers, especially as we
move to the second phase of the project which is anticipated to
include export of highly-regarded healthy and safe Hudson Valley
food and beverage items to China."
While some area residents have expressed concern that the project
will ultimately result in large-scale corporate farming and compete
with local and regional farmers, Zuckerman and Greco want to assure
the community that is not the case. "At ManaFoods we want local
farmers, and potential farmers, to have the benefit of learning from
the long-established agricultural tradition and techniques here in the
Hudson Valley so that others may improve their methods, increase
their output, practice sustainable agriculture, and be able to provide
food for their friends and neighbors," said Zuckerman.
"In Chinese, our company name means 'full basket' and that is what
we hope to give those farmers who will participate in our agricultural
education exchange program," said Greco. "We want them to have
baskets that are full of fresh, healthy produce and have the skills to
be able to turn that produce into nutritious meals and products that
will sustain them and the Orange County farmers who will work
closely with them."
ManaFoods hopes to present their site utilization and business
development plans to the Warwick Valley LDC within the next month.
For more information about ManaFoods, contact Kristin Jensen at
845.321.0274 or [email protected].
Bon Secours Warwick Health Foundation New Board Chair and Board Officers
Organization Raised $100,000 in Six Months of Fiscal Year
WARWICK, NY – Early this year the Bon
Secours Warwick Health Foundation, the
philanthropic arm of St. Anthony Community
Hospital, announced that it had named Raul
Berina as the new chair for its Board of
Directors. He succeeds Deirdre Hamling.
Berina is the Founder and CIO of Magellan
Financial Solutions LLC, a Boutique
Consultative Wealth Management Firm
based in Warwick, NY. Prior to starting
Magellan, he spent 20 years as an
International Investment Banker. He is also
the co-founder of Happy Feet Youth Sports
Foundation, a non-profit that provides
financial support, resources, and structure
for low-income youths to participate in
organized sports. Berina was previously a
member of the Tuxedo Park School
Development Committee, the Junior
Committee of the Quadrille in NYC, and
The Multiple Sclerosis Society of NYC. He
grew up in Warwick, graduated from Burke
Catholic High School and has a Bachelor's
Degree in International Finance and
Economics from Fordham University. Berina
lives in Monroe with his wife, Nina, and
their two children.
The Foundation also appointed two other
new officers. Foundation Treasurer Garrett
Durland is owner/partner of Seely &
Durland Insurance Agency Inc., now
celebrating 80 years of business in Warwick.
He has served as Treasurer and twice as
President of the Warwick Valley Chamber of
Commerce. Durland has also been an active
member on several committees, including
the Warwick Applefest committee and he
currently serves as a trustee of the Warwick
Soccer Club Board of Directors. He lives in
Warwick with his wife, Rachel. Their sons
Benjamin and Lucas are away at college.
Foundation Secretary Mary Juliano is a
trustee for Catholic School Region Ulster/
Sullivan/Orange of the Archdiocese of New
York. She is also President of the St.
Stephen-St. Edward’s Educational Trust and
an organizer for several other school and
parish fundraisers. Juliano and her husband,
Dr, John Juliano, and their five children have
lived in Warwick for more than 15 years.
A prominent group of individuals also serve
on the Foundation Board of Directors:
President Clare Brady, Stratos Colman, Sue
DeVincenzo, Geoffrey Green, Jane
Gyulavary, Caroline Hamling, Dr. Harold
Hansen, Leo Kaytes, Steve Kent, Bonni
Masi Oswald, Frank Petrucci, Dr. Tomi
Prvulovic, Terry Quint, Susan Ronga,
Douglas Stage, Barbara Sullivan and Cindy
VanderPlaat. Rounding out the Board are
Dr. Mary Leahy, CEO Bon Secours Charity
Health System and Jeffrey Reilly, senior vice
president Operations, St. Anthony Community
Hospital and Bon Secours Community
Hospital. In the first 6 months of the fiscal
year, the Bon Secours Warwick Health
Foundation has raised nearly $100,000 and
has a sound fundraising ratio of 20.8 percent.
Gifts to the Foundation help St. Anthony
Community Hospital continue to advance
healthcare in the region and are used for new
technology and equipment, staff training and
education, community wellness programs,
improvements to the facilities and more.
PSYCHIC MOMENTS
FLIGHT 370—?
by Psychic Cyndee
The Question is: What
happened to Flight
370?
A lot of questions run
through my mind. Let’s
try to answer as many as we can. First of
all, I pick up that there was some type of
connection to a High-ranking official and
they were in contact with them. Okay, now
who is “they” and was there some type of
cover up? And that is how the game is
played. Take nothing for granted. You can
never force a piece of information or draw
conclusions until everything becomes
crystal clear. Otherwise just write it down
and proceed to answer the next question.
Eventually we will need to check the
results. This was not a random plane crash
nor did it occur because of some type
equipment malfunction. I however believe
that this plane did crash. Before it did,
though a series of events led to some
serious miscalculations. Here are the
questions that need to be answered. Why
did this plane and not another plane get
chosen? What was the agenda?
When I look for a missing person, object, or
anything for that matter, the search process
needs to be a free flow. The energy should
never be blocked by one’s own internal
thinking. Thoughts such as “ well, that
doesn’t really make any sense” or “how
could that be possible?” have to be ignored.
I never box myself in mentally with
language. Remember words have no energy
unless we give energy to them. This is not a
word game nor is it a guessing game. I
don’t editorialize my thinking when dealing
with numerical calculations such as time
and distance. I check and recheck my
results. Searching for directions such as
East, West North and South may take more
than one attempt. Sometimes I choose to
look at a map to see if I can sense the flow
of energy.
“Botched up” are also words I kept getting
along with “gone awry.”
Here are “some” the results that I
channeled.
So that also could have changed their plans
and added a degree of difficulty.
There was an underground organization
involved with this airplane crash… and the
overtaking of the aircraft wasn’t properly
planned out in reference to taking control of
the plane itself. The reason wasn’t about
money. Not literally, although there was
some reason to assume that it may have
been. Not all of the underground leaders
associated with this group were informed as
to what was really going to happen or going
on. Meaning not kept in “the loop.”
Communication error.
On board were Chinese people and this
exactly how the words came to me. “It was
the Chinese men that forced the plane to go
down.” and well sort-of Chinese? which
ultimately caused the plane to go down.
It could be classified as “a hijacking gone
awry” although hijacking in the normal
sense of the word may not apply for some,
and yet those words are resonating with me.
My first thoughts loud and clear were: “It’s
similar to a hijacking gone awry”
What was their true intention? There was
more to it than that. It wasn’t just to hijack
a plane.
Their main focus was not the plane itself
but “who” was on it.
The pilot was not allowed to talk to anyone.
Also the pilot on this flight wasn’t originally
supposed to be on this flight. The pilot was
shot but that wasn’t in the beginning of this
saga. I saw that someone was shot in the
back of the head. Pilot?
fired and the plane went down…
“Who” I see and believe that there were 6
people on the plane that were involved and
“had beforehand knowledge “All were men.
The pilot “was not” one of them but a
member of the crew was. This crewmember
will probably require me to do more
channeling after I submit this article.
So too will a much more elaborate and
detailed version of my channeling be
available at a future date. For example, I see
tattoos but I can’t associate them with
anything that is familiar to me.
The plane crashed and that was an accident.
Can you order the pilot to co-operate and
expect his loyalty? Or does he say pretend
to say yes and really say “no”?
It wasn’t supposed to crash. As a matter of
fact it was headed in a different direction.
But it went down… hence “Gone Awry” I
don’t see the actual plane being found for a
very long time.
I see the plane deep underground/water
and approximately a few hundred miles
from the location that they started looking
for it in around Easter.
No aliens involved here. The only aliens that
may have been involved here would have
been of the “illegal kind”… People have
suggested that aliens are a possibility. They
also said that they believe that plane went
into a black hole similar to a Bermuda
Triangle theory. I don’t believe that is case
here. Nor do I believe the plane was taken
into another galaxy or dimension.
I will be a featured guest on ‘Keeping
Country Strong” on Thursday May 8 live at
9-10 PM Channel 23 Time Warner Cable in
the Hudson Valley. My interview also
broadcasts again on the following Tuesday
at 10 PM and Wednesday at 9 PM as well as
in Manhattan on Time Warner Cable.
They were headed South and veered off
from the original flight pattern…. shots were
Live Television Interview-
Psychic Cyndee is available for private/ group
psychic readings. Her book “The Angel Diaries”
is available on Kindle and Nook.
www.psychiccyndee.com 845-537-1279
FOCUS ON WELLNESS
Spring into Health
The “Fats” Domino Effect
by Gina McAteer, MS, RD
Retail Registered Dietitian for the ShopRite of Warwick
by Paula Aston, CHC, EdD
Are you observing the beautiful unfolding of your garden this
spring? Patience, commitment, and nurturing, in small, steady
doses: That’s what makes a garden grow, a relationship bloom,
a wound heal, health improve.
Consistent attention and intention can create a healthy
existence. When you begin to take care of your health, it has a
positive domino effect on other areas of your life.
What’s one simple way to contribute to your own good health? Learn about what “good
fats” can do for your body. Don’t be misled into thinking that fats make you fat. Eating too
much of ANYTHING will make you fat. “Good fats” benefit your health. Two good fats are
olive oil and coconut oil.* You can cook with them at high temperatures, without creating
the trans fats that occur with other oils. Raw, organic butter from grass-fed cows is also
highly nutritious.
Why do we need fats in our diet? Here’s what www.webmd.com has to say: “ Fats are an
important part of a healthy diet: They provide essential fatty acids, keep our skin soft,
deliver fat-soluble vitamins, and are a great source of energizing fuel.” Further, WebMd
goes on to say: “When it comes to fat, there’s one type you don’t want to cut back on:
omega-3 fatty acids. Two crucial ones—EPA and DHA—are primarily found in certain
fish. ALA, another omega-3 fatty acid, is found in plant sources such as nuts and seeds.
Not only does your body need these fatty acids to function, but also they deliver some big
health benefits. Because essential fatty acids (ALA, DHA, EPA) are not made in the body,
you need to get them from your diet.”
Here are some of the things that good fats can do for you: They help the body to absorb
vitamins; and they give you shiny hair; soft, supple skin; a strong heart; clear arteries for
good brain functioning; defense against inflammation and auto-immune disease; and
support of positive mood.
Try cutting back on animal fats and choose from some of these good fat sources: For EPA
and DHA omega-3s: wild salmon; tuna; bluefish; lake trout; sardines; and anchovies. For
ALA omega-3s: walnuts; ground flaxseed or flaxseed oil; and olive oil. I take a krill oil
supplement from Mercola, for my essential fatty acid supplement. I also use ground flax
seeds in cooking and I love salmon and tuna. More good fat sources: avocado; pumpkin
seeds; almonds, cashews, etc.; and eggs. Buy that VitaMix (or other emulisifier) and make
almond, walnut, or cashew milk! You’ll love it!
With just small changes in your diet, you can become so healthy; the glow will show! Let
“good fats” work for you! Or we might be hearing dear old Fats singing “Ain’t That a Shame!”
*Coconut oil is a saturated fat, but it has medium-chain fatty acids, which are highly beneficial, in
many ways. Go to www.mercola.com for additional information. Read June’s column for coconut
details and recipe ideas.)
The sun is shining. The snow has finally melted. Fresh
fruits and vegetables are looking more and more
vibrant. Spring is here and it’s the perfect time to make
new wellness goals or perhaps recommit to some of
those New Year's resolutions that may have fallen by
the wayside.
To get you started, here are some tips for getting and
staying healthy this spring:
• Experiment with one new spring fruit or
vegetable each month to keep your
healthy meals exciting and fresh.
No matter what goal you choose for
yourself or when you plan to start, set
yourself up for success:
• Gradually replace some of the salt you
use with flavorful fresh herbs and lemon
zest.
• Be as specific as possible! "I will bring a
pair of sneakers with me to work and
spend half of my lunch break walking
around the building 3 out of 5
days."This makes the goal easier to stick
to than "I will walk more."
• Add a salad to the beginning of your
meal to fill up on nutrient-dense
vegetables.
• Wash, chop and portion healthy snacks,
salads and sides for the whole week.
• Do a little spring cleaning -- it keeps you
up and moving throughout the day and
you'll be rewarded with a fresh,
organized living space!
• Schedule that annual physical or dental
check-up you've been putting off all
winter.
• Take a walk after dinner! Brisk, 15-20
minutes walks taken 30 minutes after
eating help control blood sugar levels
and aid with weight loss and
maintenance.
Bonus tip! Take it up a notch and go
for walks after breakfast and lunch to
get the recommended 60 minutes of
physical activity for the day! How easy
was that?
• Use measurable numbers, time frames
and deadlines to help you stay on track.
• Start small, choosing just 1 or 2 goals at
a time and keeping those goals realistic.
Working to lose 1 pound per week is
much less daunting than focusing on
the 10 pounds you want to lose by
summer.
What healthy activities and habits will the
warmer weather inspire you to try this
year?
DID YOU KNOW: ShopRite of Warwick offers
FREE nutrition service by a Registered
Dietitian? Gina McAteer, MS, RD, is available
for grocery store tours, individual counseling,
product information, health events, and
community programs. Contact Gina at
917.612.7425 or [email protected].
Contact Paula at [email protected]. Sources used in this article include
www.goodfats101.com.
Remember May 11 is
Mothers Day!
The Florida Focus Inc • Suite 208, 62 N Main Street • Florida, NY 10921
www.TheFloridaFocus.org
ON THE ROAD
by Robert Cook
Congratulations to the new members of
the Florida Fire Department on their
achievement in passing the Firefighter 1
class held at the Orange County Fire
Training Center. This is a grueling military
type course involving classroom tactics
and live field/structure fire exercises.
Well done F.F. James Gardner,
F.F. Ashley Dagele, F.F. Colin Kenny, and
F.F. Joey Pillmeier.
April kept the Florida Fire
Department busy with multiple motor
vehicle collisions.
On this evening the FFD were
dispatched to a vehicle in a trench on
Pumpkin Swamp Road. The members
were confronted with a still-occupied
vehicle that was in a ravine with 4 feet of
water rising into the car.
The Rescue company went to work
stabilizing the auto with a winch from
their rig and removed the victim from the
rising water.
After he was removed, he thanked all
and stated that he can’t swim!
On State Route 17A near
Jones Heating a 1-car motor
vehicle collision occurred
where the driver struck a
high tension wire pole
causing the car to roll over.
The driver was transported
by the FFD ambulance to the
hospital with what appeared
to be minor injuries.
The People You Meet While You Travel
by Nick Biblis
I was in rare form when I found my way to the Garden Village
hostel in Seam Reap. I had been in Cambodia for well over a
week and just left, maybe, the best friend I made while traveling.
We backpacked from Vietnam into Cambodia together and the
time had come to part ways. Maybe I was reeling a bit from
having to say goodbye, which happens very often as you
backpack and make friends, or maybe I was tired from a long
stint on the road and an especially rough few days (but that’s a
story for another time). All I know is that I showed up to Garden Village tired, in need of a
shower, and wanting to see nothing but Angkor Wat and then head back to Bangkok to
wait for my flight to New York.
After a well needed nap and shower I took myself down to the common room where I met
a girl, a little wandering hippie who lived in California. She asked me if I was planning to
go to Angkor Wat. Since I was, we decided we’d go together for the sake of company and
splitting the cost of a Tuk Tuk (a common motorbike cab in S.E. Asia). She told me about
how she started her trip with a 6-week yoga seminar in the jungles of Laos and was
getting ready to go on a meditation retreat in the jungles of Cambodia for a few weeks.
She wore a lot of hemp and told me all about her metalwork experience at the Burning
Man festival each year. She was unique to say the least.
It was the next day that I met Julian. He was a French Canadian who wore military boots,
acid wash jeans, t-shirts from metal concerts, a leather jacket he made with no shortage of
patches and pins, bleach blonde hair, and missing his two front teeth. He had been kicked
out of the hostel (for reasons not appropriate for this article) and was in the process of
begging his way back in. The hostel eventually let him come back and he and I came to
start hanging out in the same group. He quickly delved into stories about choosing to be
homeless in Quebec, a crack addiction, and his love for rock n roll. He wanted to party
hard and not much else.
The wandering hippie and the party animal are two of the more popular types of
backpackers you meet while backpacking. But the reality is that I met every kind of
backpacker at Garden Village. A laidback backpacker named James who was like me and
wanted to try new things and experience all he can, a 60-year old who had been doing this
for way too long, a Finnish couple and a Slovenian woman who loved to party as hard as
Julian.
I’m glad I wasn’t curled up in an anti-social ball in Seam Reap because everyone has a
story and this group happened to have a lot. It’s the times when you aren’t in the mood to
do anything; that everything starts to happen. It’s a wall that you may hit often as the
miles and hours on uncomfortable buses start to catch up to you. But its good to do all
that you can to push through and meet the crazy, strange, and sometimes flat-out bizarre
people you’ll cross paths with because for better or worse, you won’t ever forget them.
The FFD Members were
dispatched again 2 hours after the
1-car roll over to a truck roll over
on State Route 17A and Industrial
Drive. Here you can see the truck
landed right back on its wheels!
Both the driver and his passenger
had no injuries; they where both
evaluated and released by Florida
Fire Department Emergency
Medical Technicians.
As we can see, seat belts do save
lives!
When Nick isn't out on the road, he's hanging out trying to soak up as much culture as he can
through music and books while planning his next adventure. You can check out more on travel and
culture at his blog, www.sureshotvagabond.com or if you have any questions about planning an
adventure or just want to chat you can e-mail him at [email protected].
Professional Advisors Seminar, May 21
Montgomery, NY - The Community Foundation of Orange and Sullivan’s Professional
Advisors Council invite all professional, nonprofit executives and individuals from
throughout the region to a seminar entitled Not-for-Profit Law Transformed: Essential
Information for Practitioners and Treasures in Grandma’s Attic-Valuing Collectibles and
other Tangible Property. Seminar is on Wednesday, May 21, at the Orange County Business
Center Larkin Room, 30 Scott’s Corners Drive, Montgomery, NY. Registration begins at
4:30 PM; seminar is from 5 to 8 PM. Fee is $35 for members of NYSSCPA; $40 for
nonmembers. Seating is limited; RSVP by May 14, at www.cfoc-ny.org or call 845-769-9393.
MAY Activity Tip:
Ride bikes
with your family
The Florida Focus Coloring
Contest
Students residing in the Florida Union Free School
District are invited to enter The Florida Focus
Coloring Contest. Two $10 prizes will be awarded:
one to a winner in pre-K through 2nd grade and one
to a winner in the 3rd through 5th grade. Winners are
chosen by The Florida Focus, Inc.
Simply color the picture using crayons, markers, glitter, whatever you like (be creative).
Drop the picture off in the Golden Hill Elementary
School office, or mail the completed picture to:
The Florida Focus
62 N Main St, Suite 208
Florida, NY 10921
Or, drop the picture in
The Florida Focus mail box at
62 N Main St
Florida, NY 10921
(in the Professional Building).
All entries must be postmarked or placed in The
Florida Focus mail box by Monday 26 May, 2014.
All entries must be accompanied by this form:
Student Name:
Grade:
E-mail or phone number to contact if student wins:
Signature of parent or guardian (required):
The Florida Focus is published
monthly by The Florida Focus, Inc., a
NY State not-for-profit organization.
Please address correspondence to:
The Florida Focus, Inc.
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Please send all contributions to:
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Volume 5, Number 5, May 2014
Photos: AnnMaries Scotti

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