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An Accident Waiting to Happen
These are some of the many middle and high school students who walk to the Village after school each day. With no sidewalks to pave the way, they must contend with
heavy traffic and a small shoulder on West Street.
By Eileen Patterson
For middle and high school students in Warwick, the
Village seems like a short walk for an after-school stop. But
is it a safe walk?
The straightest path to the Village for these students is
West Street, which runs from County Rte 1 to Main St.
This section of West Street does not have sidewalks and the
students must walk within a two-foot shoulder along a
busy roadway. They must contend with two-way traffic
traveling at a posted speed limit of 40mph.
After crossing the border into the Village, the speed
limit drops to 35 but the sidewalk does not begin for
another quarter of a mile. The shoulder might be wide
enough if the kids walked single file; but they rarely do.
Drivers traveling eastbound towards the Village must often
swerve across the yellow line to allow room for kids walking two or three astride. Those in the eastbound lane at
that time of day are already challenged by the glare of the
late-afternoon sun; let alone oncoming traffic crossing over
the yellow line.
April Ginley and her two children live on West Street.
She has been concerned for several years about the students
walking by every day. She routinely attends PTA meetings,
asking parents to remind their kids about safety rules for
walking in traffic. “I just wish they would walk on the
north side of the road. There’s more room on that side and
they can see and be seen by the drivers,” said Ginley
Town Supervisor Michael Sweeton is aware that sidewalks are necessary in that section of Town. “It’s always in
the back of our minds,” said Sweeton. “Valley View Estates”
is a new development which will be added at the corner of
West and County Route 1. The property surrounds the
Raymond Hose Fire House and will include approximately
50 homes.
The Town Board spoke with the developer, Sandy
Pankin, during the approval process and came to an agreement about the sidewalks. “Mr. Pankin’s site plan did not
include sidewalks nor did the Planning Board require it,
but the Town Board met with him and made the sugges-
tion,” said Supervisor Sweeton. Pankin contributed
$60,000 to fund the construction of sidewalks on the West
St. border of his site. The Town Department of Public
Works (DPW) expects to begin that project in the spring.
That takes care of about one-third of the stretch needing attention. Funding for the rest of the Town portion
must come from the Town’s budget. That will require at
least another $100,000. Sweeton has applied for HUD
grants to fund the project but as a whole, the Town of
Warwick is too affluent and exceeds the income criteria.
Supervisor Sweeton may ask his fellow Board members to
consider adding the sidewalks as a capital project during
the upcoming 2006 budget process.
Budget worksheets from department heads are due on
Fri., Sept. 16. The Board will prepare a tentative budget for
the Fri., Sept. 30, meeting. The public is invited to attend
work sessions where the Board will meet with department
heads on Mon., Oct. 3. Public comment will be permitted
on Thurs., Oct. 27.
The ‘Shot’ Heard Around the Town
By Eileen Patterson
Over the past several weeks, many residents in and
around the Village of Warwick have reacted to the sound of
a gunshot in the distance. Most are unable to pin point its
location, but the sound is identified as that of a gunshot.
The “shots” are heard in regular intervals throughout the
day, usually about once every half hour.
A call to Village Hall or the Warwick Police
Department will confirm that the shots are not from a gun,
but from a propane cannon being used at Demarest Hill
Winery on Pine Island Turnpike. The cannon emits automatic thunderclaps that deter birds and other nuisance
wildlife.
Master Vintner, Francesco Ciummo, owner of
Demarest Hill Winery and Vineyard, has been using these
cannons for the past three years to protect his crop from
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being destroyed by birds. The system was recommended to
Mr. Ciummo by the New York State Department of
Agriculture as an acceptable means of bird control. The
birds are not harmed by the cannons; they are startled and
retreat from the sound.
Born in Molise, Italy 70 years ago, Mr. Ciummo has
lived with his family in Warwick for 17 years. Seven years
ago, Mr. Ciummo decided to turn 12 of his 135 acres into
a vineyard and to begin production of a family winery. He
received his NY State distillery license in 2003 and now
offers over 36 different wines. Last year, the Demarest Hill
Winery sold approximately 10,000 bottles of wine. Mr.
Ciummo says that his winery is not a large business but it
supports his family and his life-long love of making wine.
The primary source of his distribution is the shop at the
winery.
Mr. Ciummo is sure that the noise is not too disturbing for his neighbors, saying the sound is more like a
“poof ” than a gunshot. He sought permission and support
from the Department of Agriculture for this system.
Neighbors of the winery received official letters from the
Department of Agriculture with information about the
device. Mr. Ciummo knows there are other alternatives but
they are costly. There is a net that would cover the grapes,
but the cost is approximately $5,000 and that expense is
not an option for this young winery.
The sound from this propane cannon deters birds from
eating the grapes on the vine. The cannon discharges
only a puff of smoke.
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WARWICK VALLEY DISPATCH, SEPTEMBER 14, 2005
Free Workshop on Sustainable
Wastewater Management for Lake
Communities
The public is invited to a workshop on Thurs., Sept.
22, from 7 – 9:15 p.m. about innovative methods for managing wastewater, using individual onsite septic systems
and small community collection and treatment systems.
This workshop will provide a detailed overview of technologies and management practices that can reduce the
impact of phosphorus on water quality in lakes and reservoirs.
Phosphorus is an important component of wastewater
that can cause significant problems in surface water bodies,
including overgrowth of weeds and algae. These problems,
in turn, can contribute to drinking water quality problems
in downstream areas. Reduction of phosphorus loading,
therefore, is a key goal for effective, long-term management
of surface water quality.
This workshop will be presented by Carl Etnier of
Stone Environmental Inc. Mr. Etnier is the lead author of
a new study on phosphorus management options for
onsite and small community wastewater systems, prepared
for the National Decentralized Water Resources Capacity
Development Project, with funding from the US
Environmental Protection Agency.
This presentation is designed to support the ongoing
efforts of the Village of Greenwood Lake, Town of
Warwick, Greenwood Lake Commission, and other agencies and organizations working to protect and enhance
water quality in Greenwood Lake and other water
resources in the region.
This presentation will take place at the Senior Citizen’s
Center, 132 Windermere Ave., Greenwood Lake (next to
the Bank of NY) and is sponsored by: Village of
Greenwood Lake, Town of Warwick, Greenwood Lake
Commission, Orange County Water Authority, and Orange
County Department of Planning. RSVP to Orange County
Water Authority by calling 291-4861. For more information contact Simon Gruber, Project Manager O.C.
Decentralized Wastewater Demonstration Project at 5345622 or email [email protected].
Warwick Valley High School Homecoming Parade
Warwick Valley High School’s Annual Homecoming
Parade will be held Sat., Sept. 24 at 12 noon. The parade
will involve both Town and Village limits, and will begin at
the school’s bus garage, continue down County Route 1 to
Rte. 94, and will then travel on Rte. 94 to Pioneer
Restaurant. At this point, students who are walking in the
parade will join the parade (this may take five minutes),
which will then proceed up Main Street and make a left
onto Wheeler Avenue.
Once again, there will be a reviewing stand located in
front of the Warwick Valley Telephone Company on Main
Street for guests and judges. This event will be preceded by
a Pep Rally on the evening of Fri., Sept. 23, at 6:30 p.m. on
the High School football field.
Warwick Police Blotter
August 29
Frank Morgen, 44, of Walton, NY was arrested and
charged with Aggravated Unlicensed Operation 3rd following an incident on County Hwy 1. He was released to reappear in Town Court.
A 19-year-old female from Warwick was arrested and
charged with Harassment 1st and Petit Larceny following
an incident on Pine Island Turnpike. She was arraigned by
Hon. Barlet and remanded to the Orange County Jail in
lieu of $500 bail to reappear in Town Court.
August 30
Donald A. Newkirk, 21, of Warwick was arrested and
charged with Aggravated Unlicensed Operation 3rd following an incident on State Hwy 17A. He was arraigned by
Hon. Farina and remanded to the Orange County Jail in
lieu of $200 bail to reappear in Village Court.
September 1
Felix Buffon, 24, of Warwick was arrested and charged
with Aggravated Unlicensed Operation 3rd following an
incident on State Hwy 17A. He was released on $50 bail to
SUPERVISOR’S
CORNER
By Michael P. Sweeton
Warwick Town Supervisor
www.townofwarwick.org
Tune to Cablevision Municipal Channel 21 or
log on to www.townofwarwick.org for Town information.
Those wishing to make a monetary contribution to Hurricane Katrina Relief can drop off
checks made out to “The American Red Cross” at
the Town Clerks office from Sept. 1 to Sept. 16.
There have been many reports of fraudulent websites seeking donations so be sure that you donate
to a legitimate organization.
We are saddened by the passing of Jim
McGovern, a member of our GWL Bi-state
Commission. Jim, in his short time as a part of our
community, contributed to many worthy causes
and brought wit, commonsense, and compassion
to all issues. He will be missed and our thoughts
are with his family.
Orange County will hold another Hazardous
Household Collection Day from (9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
on Oct. 14 for farmers and businesses and Oct. 15
for all residents. This service is free to residents,
but you must register by Sept. 30 by calling 1-800328-4808.
Under a new federal law, as of Sept. 1 any resident is entitled to a free credit report once a year
from each of the three major credit reporting companies. You may get yours by logging on to
www.annual credit report.com or a phone list is
available at Town hall.
The next regular meeting of the Town Board
will be held on Sept. 8 at 7:30 p.m. in the Warwick
Town Hall, 132 Kings Highway.
reappear in Town Court.
Willis Mann, 27, of Pine Island was arrested and
charged with Aggravated Unlicensed Operation 3rd following an incident on Pulaski Hwy. He was released to reappear in Town Court.
Melissa S. Baldo, 21, of Florida was arrested and
charged with Aggravated Unlicensed Operation 3rd and
Operating a Motor Vehicle with a Suspended Registration
following an incident on County Hwy 1. She was released
to reappear in Town Court.
Elfego Sanchez, 33, of Warwick was arrested and
charged with Aggravated Unlicensed Operation 3rd following an incident on Forester Ave. He was released on $100
bail to reappear in Village Court.
John Resner, 35, of Monroe was arrested and charged
with Aggravated Unlicensed Operation 3rd and Failure to
Surrender Suspended/Revoked Licenses and Registrations
Documents following an incident on Lakes Rd. He was
released on $200 bail to reappear in Town Court.
Village of Warwick
Brush Disposal
The Village of Warwick will again have the Brush
Disposal Program. Permits will be issued at the Village Hall
between the hours of 8:30 A.M. and 4:00 P.M.
Only Village of Warwick residents will be allowed to
dispose of brush at the disposal site. The disposal area is
located at the Village of Warwick Dept. of Public Works site
in Memorial Park. The site will be open on Saturday and
Sunday from 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. beginning September
17 through October 30. Closed October 2 due to Applefest.
• No commercial operators will be permitted.
• Brush cannot exceed 6” in diameter.
• Bagged leaves will be accepted during the month of May.
• No grass clippings will be allowed.
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Village Board to Examine Impact of
Red Swan Inn
By Eileen Patterson
In June, the Warwick Village Board received a more
detailed site plan of the Red Swan Inn from the
Demetroules real estate development team. As promised,
the Trustees asked their newly-hired planner, Ted Fink to
review the application with the site plan and advise them
on next steps. The Board held a work session on Aug. 29 to
share Mr. Fink’s comments on this project with the public
and the applicant. Mr. Fink spoke at length about the
process which is regulated by the New York State
Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQR).
Mr. Fink advised the Trustees that they had two
options before them - they could rule that the project
would have no environmental impact on the community
(a negative declaration), or they could decide, based on criteria provided by NYS Department of Environmental
Conservation, that a positive declaration is in order. A positive declaration denotes that a proposed project may have
a significant effect on the environment surrounding the
parcel in question.
Residents living near the parcel were in attendance at
the Aug. 29 work session. Public comment is not typically
within the guidelines of this type of meeting, but at the outset
of the project, both the Board and the Demetroules team have
expressed a desire to include comments from the public.
Most of the public input at this meeting had to do
with Clinton Avenue Extension being included as an access
road on the site plan and the yet to be answered question
of its accessibility. The Demetroules team insists it is a
public road and the residents contend that it is privatelyowned by the Parkins’ family. Mr. Fink explained that that is a
question to be addressed, if and when a site plan is considered.
Before the application for the particulars of the Red
Swan Inn can be considered, the applicant must receive
approval to change the zoning on the existing property
from that of single-family residence and general commer-
cial to a hospitality/traditional neighborhood design or a
mixed use development zone. If the zone change is
approved, the next step would be to consider a site plan
that would include a 35-bedroom inn, retail space with
apartments, residential townhouses and various other
community uses.
Because the property is more than 10 acres, the project
is considered a “Type 1 Action” which means the lead
agency (the Village Board) must consider input from various community agencies that may be affected by the
change. The agencies have not yet been specifically identified but typically consist of the police department, the
school system, and utility services, to name a few. Mr. Fink
pointed out that the Type 1 label is appropriate because the
site is located in a New York State Agricultural District and
involves conversion of farmland to residential and non-residential uses.
At the Sept. 6 meeting, the Village Board adopted Mr.
Fink’s recommendation and ruled in favor of a positive
declaration. This begins a process of creating an environmental impact statement. In addition to the various community agencies input, the Village Board will review studies that investigate affects on the community such as traffic, demands on the village water and sewage services, and
changes in run off resulting from the addition of eight acres
of blacktopped surfaces. The change in run off may have an
effect on neighbors to the property and a New York State
Projected Freshwater Wetland which exists on the property.
None of this information seemed to come as a surprise
to the Demetroules team. They anticipated a positive declaration was forthcoming and prepared a list of agencies
whose input would answer the environmental impact
questions. They seemed frustrated however, when they
learned that their list had not been forwarded to the
Trustees by Village Attorney, Michael Meth. Mr. Meth
promised the Board would receive all necessary information before the next work session.
Village Board Sets Liberty Greens Fees
By Eileen Patterson
Jonah Mandelbaum is a real estate developer who specializes in projects to provide homes for low-income senior
citizens. He has built several such housing projects in
Orange County; Devon Woods and Creekside are located
in Warwick. He has another project currently being considered by the Planning Board. If approved, Liberty Greens
will be built on a 17-acre parcel, which sits between two
existing cul-de-sac neighborhoods in the Village. The
Liberty Greens project will consist of two buildings that
will house 240 apartments for senior citizens.
Apart from environmental impacts and other site plan
particulars being considered by the Planning Board, Mr.
Mandelbaum was waiting to finalize the amounts of two
fees he must pay to the Village. The Payment in Lieu of
Taxes (PILOT) fee is monies received by the Village each
year for 20 years from the landlord of a HUD-sponsored
rental complex. As renters, the residents will not pay property tax.
The PILOT fee must cover Village services that are
otherwise paid for through taxes. It is the Village Board’s
challenge to ensure that the Village will not fall into a
deficit as a result of approving this housing arrangement.
Village Mayor Michael Newhard has expressed his desire to
continue to provide housing for Warwick’s seniors. He said
recently, “The need [for senior housing] is great and growing. I have conversations on a regular basis with seniors
coming into my office who are concerned that they will not
be able to afford to stay in the Village that they love.”
Mandelbaum presented his case to the Trustees at a
Board meeting in August. “Any amount you decide for the
PILOT agreement will have a direct and immediate effect
on seniors who will live at Liberty Greens,” said
Mandelbaum, “the money will not come out of my pocket.” Citing examples of tenant rents at his Devon Woods
property, Mr. Mandelbaum explained that some residents’
annual income is below $10,000. “With a reasonable
PILOT agreement, I can keep those residents’ rents low.”
Mandelbaum suggested the Trustees consider assigning the
same $250 per unit annual fee as is in effect at Creekside.
The Trustees discussed the issue at the Sept. 6 Village
Board meeting. Mayor Newhard suggested using the 2003
Creekside agreement as a basis but that the fee should be
raised to reflect the recent tax increase in the Village.
Trustee McManus said, “If we applied a cost-of-living index
over the past three years, it would bring it to $270.” After
some discussion and reminders that the amount will be
reviewed every five years, the Trustees agreed to set the
amount at $275 per unit per year for a 20-year term.
The Payment in Lieu of Parklands is a one-time fee
paid by the developer who has opted not to provide acreage
to the Village for use as a park. That amount is set on the
Village Fee Schedule at $3,000 per unit. Without an adjustment to that fee, Mandelbaum would be expected to pay
over $700,000 for his 240-unit development.
Initially, Mandelbaum approached the Board with the
suggestion that they waive the $3,000 per-unit fee. He said,
“It is not uncommon for municipalities to do this.” Mr.
Mandelbaum indicated that this fee is designed to consider the impact that the residents of a new development will
have on the parks. He went on to explain that the seniors
do not have a need for expanded parks in the Village.
Mayor
Michael
Newhard
disagreed
with
Mandelbaum’s conclusion that the future residents of
Liberty Greens will not take advantage of parks in the
Village. Newhard said, “They will be low-income adults
aged 55 and older; not less active. With proper funding, the
Village may be able to bring programs and equipment to
our parks which are targeted for that age group.”
Mayor Newhard read from the minutes of a 1996
meeting where the Parkland Fee for that property was
agreed upon. At the time, the developer agreed to the 96
Board’s suggestion for increasing on-site recreation facilities for the seniors to include a community room. That
agreement resulted in a 50% reduction in Parkland Fees
which at the time was $1,000 per unit.
Mayor Newhard presented a similar proposal for
extensive facilities for the seniors at Liberty Greens. Mr.
Mandelbaum explained that state mandates had changed
since 1996 and a community room was required and
already part of the site plan for this project. He said, “The
state requires a certain amount of recreational square
footage per tenant per building.”
The Board then discussed another agreement recently
reached with Mandelbaum. He has agreed to fund
improvements to the currently over-stressed drainage system in one of the neighborhoods adjacent to the Liberty
Greens property. This project, which is expected to cost
over $200,000, would otherwise have to be paid for by
Village taxpayers.
Mayor Newhard said, “Based on recreational facilities
within the project as well as substantial offsite improvements, the Board has agreed to reduce the Parklands Fee by
50% per unit.”
The next steps before approving a site plan for Liberty
Greens will be for the Planning Board to review a Final
Environmental Impact Statement. That meeting will take
place on Sept. 15 at 7:30 p.m.
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From
The Mayor’s Office
By Mayor Michael Newhard
Village of Warwick
www.villageofwarwick.org
A creative local effort to help the victims of
Hurricane Katrina is underway. The Village merchants are accepting donations and selling colorful
Mardi gras beads – all proceeds will go to the Red
Cross. You can give money to or volunteer at the
Red Cross. Call 1-800-helpnow or go to nyredcross.org.
The beautiful weather was perfect for all the
planned weekend events.
Stores downtown
remained open late on Saturday night. A drumming
performance took place in Railroad Green. A gallery
opening showing the artwork representing next weekend’s Warwick Valley Artist Tour drew art lovers too!
Sunday began with a ceremony to honor the
victims and firefighters of 9/11. It was also to honor
the forces in Iraq. Other ceremonies to honor Sept.
11were at Pacem en Terris and Sanfordville
Memorial School’s, Wall of Peace.
Stanley Deming Park was alive with the first
Children’s Book Festival. This was a wonderful event
perfect for the young families of our community.
Congratulations to our library for making it possible.
The last concert of the season took place at
Railroad Green with a Big Band Concert!
We are lucky…these local activities are part of
the things that connect us as a community. Thank
you to all the volunteers that made these events happen! Thank you to all who participate that make
these events a success!
The next Village Board meeting is Mon., Sept.
19 at 6:30 p.m. The Board is convening earlier to go
into Executive Session to discuss police contract
negotiations.
Bulk Pickup
The Village of Warwick is in the process of converting
the Fall Pickup to Spring Pickup. To make this transition
easier the Village will have dumpsters available at DPW
Central Garage (Forester Ave.) on weekends during
October for Village residents to bring trash to. A Permit
will be necessary to access these dumpsters; permits will be
issued at the Village Hall between the hours of 8:30 a.m.
and 4 p.m. Items such as garbage, leaves, brush, tires, barrels, paint, drain oil, newspaper, construction of building
material, large appliances, will not be allowed.
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Open Forum Seeks Better Ways to
Fund State Controlled Schools
Editor,
I attended the open forum, in Goshen, held by our wellintended state lawmakers who are seeking better ways to fund our
state controlled schools, before we bankrupt property owners.
There was the usual litany of ideas including an income tax, a
sales tax, taxing the rich even more, but the most telling suggestion
came from a member of the Warwick School Board. With great
vigor and enthusiasm, he suggested that we “tax the churches, tax
the synagogues, and tax the non-profits.” This misguided individual makes decisions concerning education. No wonder there is a
schism between taxpayers and the school system.
The run away public school taxing system has encouraged
special interests idealism including, self-esteem building, abortion
rights, environmental and animal rights, gay rights, the anti-family crowd and those desiring a secular society. What every happened to math, science and the other “core subjects?”
Many of those at the meeting recognized the importance of
competing in the “global economy” so why not competition in the
“educational economy.” Eliminate the state’s monopoly on education so private schools can fairly compete with public schools.
Lastly, do away with those unfunded state and federal mandates, make them voluntary letting the local communities determine what is best for them.
After doing this, we will not have to worry about some nitwit
school board member who just wants more taxes from more
sources.
STAN MOCARSKY
Volunteers Wanted at Lycian Centre
Editor,
With the 2005-06 theatre season fast approaching, Lycian
Centre is looking to expand its current team of dedicated and
hard-working volunteers. The Lycian depends on its excellent volunteer base to assist as ushers, ticket takers, parking attendants,
and concession attendants during all theatre performances.
We also look to our volunteers to help with some light clerical duties, as well as with the distribution of posters and other
marketing materials. Our volunteers earn “points” in return for
their generous donation of time and can redeem these points for
tickets to the show or shows of their choice.
If you have an interest in the performing arts and would like
to be a part of our theatre family, or if you would just like more
information, call the Lycian Centre Box Office at (845) 469-2287,
Tues. – Sat. 11a.m. - 4 p.m.
DAWN ANSBRO, DIRECTOR OF ORGANIZATIONAL
DEVELOPMENT
Amazing Fundraising Efforts for
Family of 1st Lt. Lou Allen
Editor,
The American Legion Post 1443, Greenwood Lake, NY, would
like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who came out in
support of the fundraiser for the family of 1st Lt. Lou Allen which
was held on Aug. 27. We didn’t know what kind of turnout to
expect when we were organizing it. We were truly touched by the
generosity of the people of this community and the outpouring of
support and donations by businesses in the surrounding areas.
Your generosity will enable us to present the Allen family with a
substantial amount to help them in years to come.
A huge thank you to all who came out and made this a memorable event and to the following businesses for their donations
and support: A Fine Line, Hair & Nails, GWL; American Legion,
Tuxedo; American Legion Post 488, Monroe; Amscan, Chester;
Ancient Order Of Hibernians, Div. 1, Monroe; Anheuser Busch,
Inc., St. Louis, Mo;
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AOH Pipes & Drums, Pine Bush; Arta Trattoria Lounge –
Ringwood; Auntie El’s Market, Sloatsburg; Benito’s Pizza,
Warwick; Betty’s Eye Catching Styles, GWL; Beverage Plus,
Warwick; Birchwood Caterers, Monroe; BJ’s Wholesale, Monroe;
Breezy Point Inn, GWL; Castle Fun Center, Chester; Chester Movie
Theater, Chester; Chili’s Restaurant, Monroe; Clayton Delaney’s,
Chester; De Feo’s Marina, GWL; DJ John Corcoran, GWL; DJ Tom
Mulcahy, Valley Cottage; Dominic Cappelleri, MD, Warwick;
Dowser Water, Newburgh; Emerald Point, GWL; Florida American
Legion; Florida Fire Department; Florida Fitness Center; Forever
Jewelers, Warwick; Fran Medina Reiki, Warwick; Frank’s Pizza,
Warwick; Friendly’s Beer & Soda, GWL; G’s Restaurant, Warwick;
Gaelic Cultural Society, GWL; Greenwood Grind; Greenwood
Lake Ambulance Corps; GWL Boy Scouts; GWL Elks (Antlers);
GWL Elks; GWL Lions Club; GWL Video; Greenwood Lake News;
Greg’s Place, GWL; Hayward’s Deli & Market, Sloatsburg; Hotel
Affinia Dumont - NY, NY; Ladies Auxiliary American Legion Post
1443, GWL; Ladies Auxiliary American Legion Unit 214, Warwick;
Lake Region Memorial Post 8858, VFW, Harriman; Liz’s Jewelry,
Warwick; Long Spring Chinese Restaurant, Warwick; Major
League Baseball; Marti’s Hardware, GWL; Minerals Golf Course,
Vernon; Monroe Country Club; Mountain Creek; Murphys’ Bar &
Restaurant, GWL; Nam Knights Motorcycle Club – NY, NY;
Renaissance Faire; O.C. Committee American Legion
Auxiliary; P & J Steakhouse, GWL; Peck’s Liquors, Warwick; Penna
Liquors, Warwick; Pillmeier Farm, Florida; Project Children, GWL
Gaelic Cultural Society; Pronto Pizza, Warwick; Queen Bee’s Bagel
& Deli, Warwick; Rader’s Florist, GWL; Redi Pharmacy, Warwick;
Regal Homes & Properties, Inc., Warwick; Remco Press - NY, NY;
Rhodes Tavern, Sloatsburg; Sharon Salter Real Estate, Sloatsburg;
Soho Salon, Chester; Sons of the Legion Post 1443, GWL; Sons of
the Legion Post 488, Monroe; Special Children’s Fund, Chester;
Toy Chest, Warwick; Village Wine Company, GWL; WalMart,
Monroe; Warwick Eye Center, Mandes R. Kates, MD, PLLC;
Warwick Family Practice, PLLC; and Warwick Motel.
COMMITTEE FAMILY OF
LOU ALLEN FUNDRAISER
‘Under Tent Party’ Raises $28,000
Editor,
On behalf of the Historical Society of the Town of Warwick
we would like to thank the Warwick community for its outstanding support and participation in our recent ‘Under the Tent’ Pride
and Preservation Party held on August 27th. Some $28,000 was
raised by this event that was attended by 350 people. The proceeds
are a major portion of our annual operating budget, without
which we could not provide our educational community outreach
efforts nor maintain the museum buildings.
Thanks to our "pole sponsors", antique dealers, local business
and individual auction item donors, Society members and area
restaurants, who provided food, the many volunteers, and to the
members and public who were in attendance. All contributed to
make this year’s party the most successful in its fifteen year history. This generous out-pouring will help insure that our buildings
continue to be well maintained and the Society’s educational programs remain available to our school children and the public.
Warwick’s true community spirit has once again prevailed
and we are most appreciative.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF THE TOWN OF WARWICK
DONALD R. LOMAX, PRESIDENT
WARWICK VALLEY DISPATCH, SEPTEMBER 14, 2005
Calls for Resignation - Trucks for Village Should
have Gone Out for Bid
Editor,
Ok...so let me see if I have this straight....we have a Village Trustee and the Mayor signing off on a lease contract for some trucks that should have gone out for bid? How can the
Mayor "ok" this knowing that it is AGAINST the law to do so without going to other companies for bid? Better yet, how can a Village Trustee even put in for something like this
knowing full well that it is an obvious "conflict of interest" since he works for the company he did the paperwork for? This is unbelievable! Whatever happened to supporting
"local" merchants to help keep them in business? Here we have some Village Board
Members and a Mayor signing off on a lease contract for Ford trucks when we have a
LOCAL Ford dealer of our own.
I find this disgraceful that a Village Trustee would do this knowing that it is against
the law for local gov't to accept a contract from a business without sending it out for bid.
This is a total lack of judgment on Mayor Newhard's part for okaying this contract and for
George McManus for even suggesting that the company he works for be considered for a
lease contract with the Village of Warwick. Both people are aware of the laws yet went and
did this anyway. Someone should be held accountable and reprimanded big time for this.
Now we have to spend taxpayer money to investigate something that never should have
been approved. What's going on?
JOANNE PASCAL
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Rising Gas Costs Will Affect
Town Budget
By Scott Webber
The rising cost of gasoline will affect
Warwick’s Town Budget for 2006, said
Town Supervisor, Michael Sweeton, at the
Town Board meeting on Thurs., Sept. 8.
Sweeton said that the Town is still
within the 2005 Town Budget, but this is
expected to cost more than was planned
last year. The Police have used 8,363 gallons of gas, as of July 31. The Supervisor’s
comments came after he announced the
budget process, which will be starting Oct.
4, when the Town Board will be going over
budget requests from the various town
departments.
The public hearing on the proposed
2006 budget will be held Oct. 27 at 7 p.m.
The budget will be adopted Nov. 10. The
process complies with state law governing
the drawing-up of Town Budgets.
In a brief 20-minute meeting, the
Board passed several resolutions. Among
them was the resignation of Police Officer,
Jason Coulon, effective Sept. 23. Mary
Ellen Coghlan was re-appointed to the
Assessment Board of Review for a five-year
term to expire Sept. 30, 2010.
Supervisor Sweeton was authorized by
the Board to file the necessary documents
with the Orange County Department of
Personnel to create the position of a fulltime, Dial-A-Bus driver for the Town of
Warwick.
The next Town Board meeting will be
Thurs., Sept. 22 at 7:30 p.m.
How Do You Want the ATV Code Revised?
Seward to hold ‘Back to School Night’
Editor,
Hi, I’m Dave Dzierzek and lived in Glenmere Homesites since 1939.
I’m a member of the Town ATV Code Revision Committee. Write me a letter at
Glenmere Homesites, 23 Sweet Lori Lane, Florida, NY 10921, telling me how you want the
ATV Code revised. I want to do the best for Town ATV owners. No phone calls please.
S.S. Seward Institute will hold "Back to School Night" on Wed., Sept. 14 at 7 p.m. S.S.
Seward Institute invites parents/guardians and community members to participate in the
Back to School Program. Co-curricular and athletic programs will be showcased while parents/guardians will be able to follow their student’s class schedule.
DAVE DZIERZEK
Baton Rouge Needs Your Help
Editor,
We are seeking donations to purchase food for mobile kitchens being run by a coalition of Louisiana chefs coordinated by Yvette Bonanno of Bonanno’s Fine Catering of
Baton Rouge, a good friend of our daughter, Loren. We have personally spoken directly
with people on-site in Baton Rouge. The chefs are volunteering their time and expertise to
provide food relief at shelters in Baton Rouge. They are feeding both evacuees and relief
workers. The Mobile Kitchens were functioning by Sept. 3. On Sept. 4 they provided hot
breakfasts for six hours at Critical Care Unit in Baton Rouge and made and packaged four
thousand bag lunches for FEMA.
Caritas Spiritist Center in Boulder, CO is the not-for-profit organization handling the
donations to make them tax deductible. Please know that there are no administrative costs.
All work is volunteer. One hundred percent of all donations will be used to purchase food.
Persons interested in donating should make their checks out to “Caritas” and write “
Katrina Relief ” on the check. Mail checks to: The Caritas Spiritist Center, 3775 Iris Ave.,
Suite 3B, Boulder, CO 80301. Include your address with your check and a receipt for your
tax-deductible donation will be sent to you.
Thank you.
MARSHA & JONATHAN TALBOT
Mayor is Addressing Truck Leasing Issues
Editor,
About a month ago I received a concern about the Village’s actions surrounding the
leasing of trucks for our Dept. of Public Works, which was discussed at a Village Board
meeting. I immediately reviewed our actions regarding the leasing and discovered that the
leases may have been entered into erroneously.
I immediately called the New York State Comptrollers Office for an opinion regarding
the State Bid process for municipal leases because the Village never before leased trucks, as
they were normally brought from the pre-bid State list. The State list does not offer a lease
program.
The board used the State Bid costs for these vehicles and believed that if we matched
the State pre-bid prices, which we did, we would not have to go out for further bidding for
the leased vehicles.
Further, a question of conflict of interest was brought to our attention regarding the
leasing of these vehicles and one of our Board members. The conflict question was referred
to the Village Board of Ethics for an opinion.
The Village Board is made up of members that I believe are compassionate, concerned
and above all human and honest.
The problem was brought to our attention and has been dealt with directly and without hesitation.
MICHAEL NEWHARD
Mayor
Time Change for Village Board Meeting
The regular bimonthly meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Warwick will
be held at 6:30 p.m. on Mon., Sept. 19, in Village Hall.
Donate Items for Hurricane Relief
The Warwick Town Hall, located at 132 Kings Hwy., will be a drop-off area for items
needed to help senior citizens who were victims of Hurricane Katrina. Residents may drop
off the following items: walking canes, hearing aid batteries, over the counter reading glasses, depends (or like products in the highest absorbency), nutritional liquid formula, polygrip denture paste in the tube, Tums, Band-Aids, toilet tissue, laundry detergent, powdered
bleach, deodorant, bed pillows, peroxide, Tylenol, all cleaning products, paper bags, plastic
utensils, and all canned goods. The drop-off deadline is Fri., Sept. 16, at 10 a.m.
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WARWICK VALLEY DISPATCH, SEPTEMBER 14, 2005
Village of
Florida
By Mayor Jim
Pawliczek
This article is my way of communicating with
you, the residents of the Village of Florida, on a regular basis. Any opinions expressed are strictly my
own.
How can I help? This is the question on everyone’s mind these days as we wonder what we can do,
in our own small way, and if it will be enough to
make any difference to the victims of the Hurricane
Katrina disaster. Most of us are not in a position to
drop everything and concentrate all of our time,
efforts and money on the suffering and devastation
of our neighbors. We can, however, assemble ourselves right here, right now and form a team that can
organize a worthy response to help meet their needs.
This is exactly what our Village of Florida Chamber
of Commerce, is working on right now. The Board
of Directors has decided to combine with other local
community civic organizations and private entities
to find the best way to raise money and gather nonperishable supplies. As plans develop, more details
will follow.
In the meantime, Bob Pugh, owner of the
Allstate Insurance Co., located in the Professional
Bldg., here in the Village of Florida, is collecting
non-perishable items at his office. Only new clothing items will be accepted, meaning that they must
be packaged and/or still bearing tags. His office is
open Mon. through Fri. from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Bob or his son, Rob, will be happy to accept your
donations.
Please remember to only make contributions to
recognized charities or relief agencies. Do not
respond to telephone solicitors.
911 Memorial Service Held
By Nancy Owen
On a day with crystal clear, blue skies, similar to the
day it commemorated, the fourth annual memorial service
for those members of the Warwick community who went
to work and never came home was held.
Commander Bob Ritzer, of the American Legion, conducted a simple service for those who gave their lives in the
line of duty, when our country was attacked on Sept. 11,
2001 and the World Trade Center fell.
After brief speeches by Village Mayor Michael
Newhard, Town Supervisor Michael Sweeton and County
Assemblywoman Annie Rabbitt, a soulful rendition of
“Taps” was played by a member of the local American
Legion and “Amazing Grace” was performed by a kazoo band.
While all the speeches noted the tragedy we experienced on that day, and the fact that we will “never forget it,”
Michael Newhard also remarked that life goes on (as it
should) and that we have to look forward to other life events
and even experience other events on this memorial day.
Remembering the victims who died on
Sept. 11, 2001.
Florida School
District Meeting
The Board of Education of the Florida Union Free
School District announced a Regular Meeting on Thurs.,
Sept. 15 at 7:30 p.m. at Golden Hill Elementary School
Cafeteria. The guest speaker will be S.S. Seward Student
Alex Arzoumanov. Alex was selected President of the
American Legion Boys Nation.
Dispatch Photo by Colleen McAvey
American Legion Color Guard stands in honor of those who died in the World Trade Center attack on 9/11/01.
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Children's Book Festival Attracts A Large Crowd
By Lon Tytell
A plethora of families, probably well over a thousand
in number, shared a wonderful Sun., Sept. 11, attending the
Warwick Children's Book Festival. The event, held at
Stanley Deming Park, took two years of planning.
Attracting approximately fifty authors and illustrators, this
event served as the perfect venue to find a book about a
variety of topics.
Themes on love, families, relationships, biographies,
novels, fantasies, nature, sports, historical fiction, holidays,
and animals seemed to be quite pervasive throughout the
festival.
Judy Pedersen, a local author/illustrator and member
of the organizing committee, said, "This event gave authors
an opportunity to sell and sign books.” Children from preschool to young adults were exposed to all kinds of literature. Judy's design of the poster, postcard, and program,
helped promote the festival. Rosemary Cooper, Director of
the Albert Wisner Public Library and member of the committee, was very pleased with the large turnout. "This festival re-emphasized how important reading is to people of
all ages. We are not allowing our small facility to stop us
from fulfilling our mission to connect people to literature,"
said Cooper.
Other members of the organizing committee, Allison
Terald, Peter Lyons Hall, and Miri Saperstone added their
expertise to make the book festival successful. Ten percent
A multitude of people took advantage of the Children's Book Festival sponsored by the Albert Wisner Public Library.
of all authors' proceeds will be used to benefit the library's
building fund.
Enthusiasm and awe were seen on the faces of the
many children who visited the festival. Logan Jedziniak,
accompanied by his mom, Kristin, loved the illustrations of
Vicky Rubin's book, "Ralphie and the Swamp Baby." He
was thrilled when the author autographed his book.
Tiana Ocker, a student in the Warwick Valley school
system, was excited about her grandmother's book,
"Grandma Wins the Halloween Prize." Tiana's grandma,
Christa Holder, also wrote the story "Merry Christmas, My
Friend," which appeared in "Chicken Soup for Kid's Souls,"
adapted for TV and staring Mickey Rooney. Nicole
Ramirez loves reading about dinosaurs. She was hooked
on John Benjamin Sciarra's book, "Shoestring: No Time for
Dinosaurs."
Best selling local author, Sharon Linnea, known for her
well researched biographies on Princess Kaiulani and
Raoul Wallenberg and her contribution to" Chicken Soup
from the Soul of Hawai'I," offered a small gift and a discount on her autographed books. Catherine Stine, who
wrote the novel, "Refugees," about the friendship of an
Afghan boy and an American girl during the time of 911
and its aftermath, was present to sign her book. She will be
featured at the Wrap Up Party of the One Town, One Book,
2005 event, sponsored by the Albert Wisner Public Library,
Florida Public Library, and Greenwood Lake Public
Library.
Barbara Clifford and Mary Goodman from the
Literacy Volunteers for Adults, gave free pencils, a cup, and
two booklets, "Helping Your Child With Homework," versions in English and Spanish, and "Welcome to the United
States."
Another highlight of the Book Festival was the
authors' reading selections from their books. Listeners
were enthralled by Catherine Stine, Vicky Rubin, Tisha
Hamilton, and Timothy Tocher. Before Timothy read his
book, "Chief Sunrise, John McGraw, and Me," he displayed
an old-fashioned baseball glove that was used at the time of
the story setting. Author Daniel Kirk, provided an additional treat. He shared his musical talent in a concert.
It was a very satisfying event for everyone who attended. People left carrying several books they had purchased.
They use our book
more than
those
other
books
Darla and Michael O'Brien have just purchased Judy Pedersen's book,
"When Night Time Comes Near."
Warwick Valley
Gardeners Meeting
The September Warwick Valley Gardeners meeting will be Tues., Sept. 20, at 7:30 p.m.,
at The Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, on Kings Highway in Warwick.
The topic for this meeting is: “Lasagna Gardening With Micky Lanza.” Micky, daughter of the famous Pat Lanza, author of the best-selling gardening book “Lasagna
Gardening,” will take us step by step to teach us how we can have beautiful lush gardens:
no digging, no tilling, no weeding, no kidding! Lasagna Gardening will increase the gardener’s bounty and leisure time and decrease environmental waste. This is a great lesson.
If you’ve given up on digging new beds – it will change your mind. Members and
guests are advised to arrive at the location between 7:15 p.m. and 7:25 p.m., in order to be
seated prior to the presentation, which will begin promptly at 7:30 p.m. All interested persons are invited for what promises to be a fun and informative evening. For more information, call Lori Testa at 986-0314.
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Dynamic Ideas
Dynamic Motorworks at 56 Forester Avenue, has expanded its personnel to accommodate its strong and rapid growth in order to maintain the highest level of work and customer service. Besides the service they provide, this business has excelled in the performance aspect of the market. Dynamic Motorworks is the first distributor in the United States
for Patec suspensions. They ship these parts throughout the U.S. Currently they have
taken on REVO Software (chip tuning). Chip tuning is a relatively new technology which
changes the existing computer software on cars to achieve higher performance outputs. Look for
their website www.dynamicmotorworks.com They have updated and expanded it
Warwick Historical Society
Warwick’s Bloomer Girl
A High Performance Vehicle - A 2004 VW Jetta GLI with Patec Holeshot Coilovers and
REVO Software are shown with employees of Dynamic Motorworks, Rick Beams, Drew
Corbin, Mike Gonzalez, and Scott Prior. Missing from photo is Mike McMahon.
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In this photo, Lydia Sayer is a bit beyond her school days, but she is
wearing her "bloomers."
Warwick students who bemoan current dress codes are actually carrying on a
long-standing tradition. In the mid 1800s,
young Lydia Sayer was denied admission to
the Seward Institute in Florida, not because
she wasn’t intelligent or athletic enough to
attend. Instead, she was rejected because of
her refusal to put aside her practical garments – what would later be known as
“bloomers” – in favor of the more traditional and constricting clothing mandated
at that time.
“As I left…I fairly bathed my soul in
an agony of tears and silent prayers,” she
later said, “I registered a vow that I would
stand or fall in the battle for women’s physical, political and educational freedom and
equality.” This incident spurred her on a
lifelong campaign as one of the most vocal
and staunch supporters of women’s dress
reform and suffrage in America.
Lydia was born on Dec. 20, 1827 in
Sayerville, a hamlet of Warwick near
Bellvale. As a child she was fearless, selfreliant, skilled in horsemanship and the
domestic arts, and keenly interested in
books and learning. After being turned
away from the Institute, Lydia finished her
education at Miss Galatian’s Select School,
the Elmira High School and Central
College.
Around 1849 she became interested in
“hydropathy” or the “water cure,” which
would in today’s world be a holistic
approach to health. Water cure practitioners promoted a vegetarian diet, moderate
exercise, sensible clothing, avoidance of
alcohol, and cleansing the patient with a
soothing wrap of wet sheets. In 1853, Lydia
entered the Hygeia-Therapeutic College in
New York City and graduated as a doctor of
medicine.
Dr. Lydia Sayer practiced in Washington,
DC, lecturing in neighboring cities on the
tyranny of fashion, and became the
Washington correspondent for the reformist
newspaper, the “Middletown Whig Press.” She
eventually married the newspaper’s owner,
John Hasbrouck, in a simple common-law
ceremony in 1856, just after establishing her
own reformist, “The Sybil.” The only concession she made in her wedding garb was that
her bloomer outfit was cut from white cloth!
The following excerpt from “The Sybil”
reveal further thoughts about Dress Reform:
“…the Abbe de Deguessy observed in a sermon, ‘Women now-a-days forget, in the
astonishing amplitude of their dresses, that
the gates of Heaven are very narrow.’ This
recalls an incident we witnessed the other
Sabbath…A great rumbling, smashing and
crushing startled us at the door, and looking
around to see what the matter was, we witnessed a lady well hoped and spangled, trying
to crush the unwieldy folds, floating in heavy
luxuriance over her rotund hoops. At last she
succeeded in clearing the door…She passed
on up the broad aisle, filling it completely, and
rattling her hoops and silks against either side.
Reaching the seat, she solved the dilemma of
how she was to enter it, by crushing, and
crowding, and folding, until at least she was
safely seated. It struck us as being an unprofitable task, this laboring so hard to make oneself uncomfortable. Woman has great
endurance, truly.”
To read more about Warwick’s Bloomer
Girl, visit the local history vertical file of the
Albert Wisner Public Library and the
Warwick historical Society.
WARWICK VALLEY DISPATCH, SEPTEMBER 14, 2005
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Owners of New Baby Store
Tour Kennedy Birthing Center
On Mon., Aug. 29, Warwick residents
Rick and Maura Peddle, the owners of
BiNK, a new baby boutique at 22 Railroad
Ave., were escorted on a special tour of St.
Anthony Community Hospital’s Kennedy
Birthing Center.
The tour of the state-of-the-art facility, led by Leah Cerkvenik, executive vice
president/administrator of St. Anthony
Community Hospital and Diane DeFreest,
Nurse Manager, OB/GYN/ maternity consultant, was in appreciation of the store
owners’ plan to celebrate their Sept. 17
grand opening by raising funds for the
Birthing Center.
Raffle tickets for a Maclaren stroller
and accessories valued at $400 as well as
prizes from Lara Blair, Plain Jane, Baby
Bjorn and J.J. Cole will go on sale at BiNK
beginning Sat., Sept. 10. The entire proceeds from the raffle and a percentage of
sales during the grand opening party from
5 – 8 p.m. will be donated to the Kennedy
Birthing Center.
The new store features essential baby
gear including strollers, diaper bags, gifts
and layette sets, feminine nursing bras and
accoutrements, and select bassinet and
high chair lines. BiNK will also deliver baby
clothing, gifts, cards and gift certificates
directly to the hospital.
The National award winning Kennedy
Birthing Center is a state-of-the-art maternity unit, providing many innovative
options and amenities. Approximately 550
babies are born each year at the facility,
which combines modern technology with
a comfortable, family oriented atmosphere.
With beautifully decorated, single
birthing suites, the Kennedy Birthing
Center was built to cater to family needs,
providing homelike surroundings for a
more natural labor, delivery and recovery,
all in one location, during a complicationfree birth process. The Center also provides
a C-Section Suite, a large, cheerful nursery
and several gynecological rooms.
“We are grateful to Rick and Maura
Peddle for including fundraising for our
Birthing Center during the grand opening
celebration of their new store,” said Leah
Cerkvenik. “This is another fine example of
the generosity of and support we receive
from our business community.”
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Looking for a state-of-the-art
Childcare Center and Preschool?
Everything Grows is the place for your child!
Here are just a few reasons to call us today!
Leah Cerkvenik, Executive Vice President/Administrator of SACH (left), points out
some of the special features of the single birthing suites at the Kennedy Birthing
Center to Rick and Maura Peddle, the owners of BiNK, a new baby boutique at
22 Railroad Ave., Warwick.
Project Compassion
Hurricane Katrina Relief
The Good Shepherd Lutheran Church
will be the “Drop-Off Site” for the collection of needed goods to aid hurricane victims. Distribution will be through Trinity
Lutheran Church of Baton Rouge,
Louisiana. This city, 80 miles from New
Orleans, disastrously affected by Katrina
itself, has become a major place of refuge
for displaced thousands.
The following goods will be collected
at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 95
Kings Highway, Warwick, until (and no
later than) Fri., Sept. 23, to be immediately
transported by truck to Louisiana, where
they will be distributed to those in need of
all faiths, without regard to background:
underwear and socks (any size, adult or
child), healthy snack items (single serving
size), duffle bags, toothbrushes and paste,
combs and brushes, “Hand Held” games,
tee shirts (any size), feminine hygienic
items, first aid kits, cloth towels, deodorant, lotion (baby and/or moisturizers),
mouthwash (small, plastic bottles) batteries (D,C,AA,AAA) and flash lights, pillow
cases and sheets, bottled water (small size,
plastic bottles), diapers, paper towels and
tissues, disposable razors and shaving
cream, soap, and cleaning supplies. Only
the items specified and only absolutely
“New Items” will be accepted.
For further information call 986-3040
weekdays 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
‘Celebrate the Gift of Irish Heritage’
The Heritage Festival Committee is
hosting their annual ‘Celebrate the Gift of
Irish Heritage’ on Sat., Sept. 17 and Sun.,
Sept. 18 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Orange
County Park, Thomas Bull Memorial Park,
has proven to be a great venue for this family gathering. There is a wonderful playground for the children and carnival fun
for everyone. The area is open with space
“Go loor” for the vendors and the enter-
tainment pavilion. Last year the children
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Royal Rangers Are Coming to Warwick
The Royal Rangers are coming to
Warwick Assembly of God this fall. The
Royal Rangers is an opportunity for young
boys to have fun, while growing spiritually.
Any boy from kindergarten through sixth
grade may join the local Royal Rangers
outpost in Warwick. Weekly meetings will
provide age-specific activities and recreation and include introducing boys to
church, community, and outdoor “adventure” activities, such as camping, water
activities, and hiking.
Ranger Kids are for boys in
Kindergarten, first grade and second grade
and includes indoor and outdoor activities
designed to reinforce godly principles in
their daily lives. The boys earn advancement awards as they are strengthened
mentally, physically, and spiritually.
Discovery Rangers is for boys in third,
fourth, fifth and sixth grade. This is the
level where boys begin learning camping
and outdoor skills. Each boy learns at his
own pace and earns merit badges as skills
are mastered.
Adventure Rangers and Expedition
Rangers will be added in the future, offer-
ing more advanced opportunities for
teenage boys in seventh through twelfth
grades. Adventure Rangers work on honing
their camping skills, receive advanced
training, and progress toward Bronze,
Silver, and Gold medals with national
recognition.
Expedition Rangers is for young men
in ninth through twelfth grade. They are
offered the greatest levels of camping challenges with numerous additional opportunities to advance and minister to others.
The local outpost will meet at
Warwick Assembly of God on the corner of
South and Second Streets, starting with the
first meeting, which will be held on Wed.,
Sept. 14 starting at 6:30 p.m. A Christian
ministry founded in 1962 by the
Assemblies of God, Royal Rangers is now
in over 65 countries worldwide. The mission of Royal Rangers is “Reaching,
Teaching, and Keeping Boys for Christ.”
For more information about Royal
Rangers visit royalrangers.ag.org, or call
Collin Shiel, Outpost Commander, 9862083, or email him at [email protected].
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vintage Collectibles, from around the world
and The Greater Hudson Valley.
Specializing in Victorian, 18th and 19th C.
American country furniture, and rare
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Community Choral Society
Hosts Open House Rehearsal
The Community Choral Society will
be hosting an Open House rehearsal on
Sept. 20 to kick-off the winter semester and
welcome new members. Practice that
evening will begin on selections chosen for
their Winter Concert. The rehearsal begins
at 8 p.m. at St. Thomas Episcopal Church
on Rte. 94 in Vernon, NJ. There will be time
at the conclusion of the rehearsal to talk to
current members and learn more about the
organization. Refreshments will be served.
Led by director David Crone of
Warwick and accompanied by Eleanore
O’Mara of Vernon, the Community Choral
Society welcomes adults 18 and older who
enjoy singing. There are no auditions, so
come and join them. Sing with the
Community Choral Society for a night –
you’ll want to come back. For more information, call 973-764-3427.
Audition Notice for
‘Veronica’s Room’
The Illustrious Theatre Company, in
residence at the Warwick Valley Winery in
Warwick, will be holding auditions for its
upcoming production of “Veronica’s
Room.” This play is by Ira Levin, an award
winning writer, who is famous for his novels, “Rosemary’s Baby” and “The Stepford
Wives,” and for the highly successful play,
“Death Trap.”
This fast moving thriller requires a
cast of four actors: a man and a woman in
their mid-fifties to early sixties, a young
man in his mid to late twenties, and a
young woman in her twenties. Auditions,
which will consist of readings from the
play, will be held on Sat., Sept. 24 from
12:30-4 p.m. at Christ Church, 50 South
Street in Warwick and on Tues., Sept. 27
from 7 – 10 p.m. in the former “senior
room” (next to the police station) at the
Warwick Town Hall, 132 Kings Highway in
Warwick. Paul Meacham will direct.
Art Programs Taught by Local
Artist/Photographer
This Fall, Orange County residents
can delight in learning art and photography from one multi-talented professional.
Emerging artist and photographer, Cynthia
Papaleo Seeley of Florida, will teach Basic
Digital Photography and Drawing I at the
Warwick Valley Community Center
(WVCC) for the Fall Semester.
“Offering these classes to the local
community is a wonderful opportunity for
Orange County residents to learn the fundamental concepts and techniques of art
and photography without traveling too far
or paying expensive workshop fees.
Working residents and parents who care
for their children during the day hours can
still enjoy art education at a time that is
convenient for them,” said Papaleo Seeley.
At the WVCC, Basic Digital
Photography offers students an under-
standing of how to use the settings on
their digital cameras to create more
impressionable photographs. In Drawing I,
students gain drawing skills using charcoal
and eraser, while learning the importance
of composition, value and light in their
drawings.
A graduate of Fairfield University in
Fairfield, Connecticut, with a dual concentration in Studio Art and English, Papaleo
Seeley recognized the need for art programming and art products in Orange
County. Last Spring, she started Papaleo
Paintings & Design, an art and design company which provides art education programs and sells Papaleo Seeley’s photography and art.
For more information about the
courses mentioned or to register, contact
the artist directly at (845) 551-2183.
Warwick Artist’s 90th Birthday
Retrospective
Modern Gallery, featuring rare and
incredible finds from the1900s through the
21th Century!
Furnishings,paintings, sculptures,
accessories and the very best from our
Glidden and Hal Lasky Puerto Rican Pottery
collections.
91/2 A First Street,Warwick, NY
845-239-2660
Consignments • Appraisals • Estate sales • Restorations
A retrospective of oils by local
Warwick artist Louise S. Earnest, being
organized to celebrate her 90th birthday,
will open at the Lycian Gallery, Sugar Loaf
on Sept. 14. The public is invited to attend
the artist’s reception, to be held on her
birthday Fri., Sept. 16 at 6 – 8 p.m. when
harpist Leith Brennan of Hamburg, NJ,
will provide music. The artist has exhibited
her works at many shows. Twenty-five of
her oils were shown at a two-woman exhibition at the York Art Association Gallery,
PA in 1977. Her work will also be submitted for upcoming shows of the Warwick
Art League, of which she is a member.
Louise Earnest’s style is a happy combination of realism and impressionism. It
evolved over 20 years to a form of impressionistic abstraction. Her subject matter
varies from studio composition to landscape. For 18 years she studied under
abstract landscape artist Ernest Krape of
Gettysburg, PA, whose bold, colorful works
are popular in the Midwest. In his class she
learned to use the palette knife and oils, a
technique she preferred almost to the
exclusion of brushes.
The Lycian retrospective celebrates her
birth 90 years ago in York County, PA, the
state where she lived most of her life. She
developed a love of art by exploring the
galleries and museums of the Smithsonian
Institute in Washington DC, while studying for her BA at George Washington
University. She married William H.
Earnest, CPA, in Dover, PA where they
raised their children, Harriet Earnest, CPA,
of Warwick, and Dr. Andrew Earnest,
Chairman of the Department of
Mathematics, Southern Illinois University
at Carbondale.
“Many of the 40 works in the retrospective have been gathering dust in the
basement for years,” said Harriet Earnest.
“When my brother and I dusted them off
we discovered all these wonderful, colorful
oils that had been languishing unseen all
these years.” Louise Earnest is skilled with
words as well as with oils. She has an extensive library and hundreds of the crossword
puzzles she constructed have been published in the Daily and Sunday “New York
Times,” in Margaret Farrar’s books, pocket
books and Will Weng’s collections. She has
also won prizes in Bantam’s Great
Crossword Puzzle Hunt.
She lives in Warwick with her husband
Bill, with whom she shares a love of traditional jazz. They own thousands of jazz
recordings, many of them 78’s from the
1920’s and 1930’s. The exhibition of Louise
Earnest’s oils runs from Sept. 14 to Nov. 14
at the Lycian Gallery at the Lycian Centre,
Sugar Loaf.
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‘The Complete Works Of William Shakespeare
(Abridged)’ At The Lycian Centre
Kings Theatre Company will present
“The Complete Works of William
Shakespeare (Abridged)” on Fri., Sept. 30
at 8 p.m. at the Lycian Centre for the
Performing Arts in Sugar Loaf. “The
Complete Works of William Shakespeare
(Abridged)” is a whirlwind roller coaster
tribute to the immortal bard. Three actors
take on the daunting task of performing 37
plays and 154 sonnets in under two hours,
illuminating the world of Shakespeare
through the use of football, swordplay and
hip-hop music. Irreverent and hilarious,
this comedy sensation delights audiences
and critics alike with a refreshing blend of
madcap humor that includes everything from
puns and pratfalls to elaborate sight gags.
All sixteen comedies are condensed
into one story containing a shipwreck, an
influential duke, and his three sets of identical twins. The tragedies become the
Shakespeare Football League, subtitled
"Who's Got the Crown?" For “Othello,”
they turn to rap; “Titus Andronicus” is
reduced to a cooking show; and “Hamlet,”
despite protestations by the cast that there
are "too many words," is done not only forwards, but backwards as well!
Written in 1987 by the original
founders of the Reduced Shakespeare
Company, Daniel Singer, Jess Winfield and
Adam Long, “The Complete Works of
William Shakespeare (Abridged)” underwent many years of metamorphosis before
its formal publishing in the United States
in 1996.
Tickets to this spectacular event are
$28 for adults and $21 for youth (18 years
and younger) and can be purchased by
calling the Lycian Centre Box Office at
(845) 469-2287, Tues. – Sat., between 11
a.m. and 4 p.m.
“The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)” take to the stage at the
Lycian Centre on Fri., Sept. 30.
Gala Celebration & Concerts in Newburgh
Let’s Celebrate! The Greater Newburgh Symphony
Orchestra, once only a dream of the visionary and dedicated Conductor-Music Director, Woomyung Choe is here to
stay. Drawing from a wealth of talented area musicians, the
Symphony is a major source of community pride with its
own Newburgh Symphonic Chorale under the direction of
Choral Master Claudia Cummings. To share in its history
and its future – and to commemorate ten years of music
making – a spectacular Gala performance will take place on
Sat., Sept. 24 at 7:30 p.m. in the Newburgh Free Academy High
School Auditorium, 201 Fullerton Ave., Newburgh, NY.
Collaborating on this special event are members of the
Warwick Valley Chorale directed by Stanley Curtis,
Middletown City Chorale directed by Eileen Hampshire,
Ulster Choral Society and Camerata Chorale directed by
Lee and Margaret Pritchard, and Orange County Classic
Choral Society directed by Janlece Kohler. Wishing to
embrace an Orange County neighbor who shares the same
cultural traditions, the concert will be repeated on Sun.,
Sept. 25 at 3 p.m. at the Lycian Centre, King’s Highway,
Sugar Loaf, NY.
The sound of mixed voices combined with the full
orchestra promises to ensure a festive and exciting time.
There will be a grand parade of familiar favorites from the
drawing rooms of Europe to the plains of Egypt. Selections
from Lehar’s “The Merry Widow,” with soprano Claudia
The Greater Newburgh
Symphony Orchestra
10th Anniversary
Gala Performances
with the
Newburgh Symphonic Chorale
and members of
Warwick Valley Chorale
Middletown City Chorale
Ulster Choral Society & Camerata Chorale
Orange County Classic Choral Society
Saturday, September 24 - 7:30 p.m.
Newburgh Free Academy, Newburgh
(To be followed by a Gala Reception)
Featuring Claudia Cummings, Soprano & James Rensink, Baritone
John Moultrie, Master of Ceremonies
Sunday, September 25 - 3:00 p.m.
Lycian Centre, Sugar Loaf
Featuring Claudia Cummings, Soprano & Patrick Carfizzi, Baritone
Reserved Section:$25
Seniors: $15
General Admission:$20
Students: $10
Children under 7: Free
(845) 562-1800 • www.newburghsymphony.org
Gala Sponsors
M&T Bank, Hudson United Bank, Wolfe Plumbing, Riverside Bank, Milton Ritter
Insurance, Ferrigno Financial, Mesh Realty, Pamela’s Traveling Feast,
An Orange Arts Grant
Cummings and baritone James Rensink, are featured on
Sept. 24. Ms. Cummings will sing the same selections on
Sept. 25 with hometown star, baritone Patrick Carlizzi.
Both Mr. Rensink and Mr. Carlizzi will also sing
“Madaminal” from Mozart’s “Don Giovanni.”
Ticket prices are: $25 for reserved seats, $20 for general admission, $15 for seniors, $10 for students, and children
under 7 are admitted free of charge. Tickets for both concerts may be purchased at the door or in advance by calling
562-1800. Information may also be found at www.newburghsymphony.org.
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SEVENTY YEARS AGO
September 11, 1935
• Herb Lloyd’s weekly Wednesday night entertainment
shows at the Oakland Theater featured the Warwick
"Gawkzillery" Tramp Band that sure looked their parts.
Wilfred Raynor looked like "the east end of a scarecrow
going west" and all the others could win no prizes at a
"What the well-dressed man is wearing" convention. If
their clothes were bad, their music was not and it was
greatly enjoyed along with their tomfoolery.
• Tonight Rita and Francis Willnauer will be seen as
Fred Astair and Ginger Rogers in some dances.
• Miss Eleanor Ackerman is visiting Mrs. E.B. Bogart at
White Plains, while Mr. and Mrs. Alfred D. Vanderburgh,
Miss Rita Vanderburgh with Mr. and Mrs. John
Vanderburgh and son Jackie, returned last week from a
visit to Olean with Mr. and Mrs. George Ladever, Mrs.
Vanderburgh’s parents.
• Editor Florence Ketchum compared the late Huey
Long to a "glare of a skyrocket that does not endure on history’s pages." The late senator was assassinated recently.
SIXTY YEARS AGO
September 12, 1945
• S1/C Elwood L. Linton, son of Mr. and Mrs. A.A.
Linton of 21 Factory Street, celebrated the surrender of
Japan aboard the famous American battleship, the U.S.S.
Nevada, at anchor in the Leyte Gulf, after a 32-day mission
into the East China Sea. The announcement of the end of
the war touched off a shipboard celebration where sailors
tossed their hats into the air and began jitterbugging to the
strains of the ship’s band.
• Mrs. Alice O. Daubert of the Town Clerk’s Office is
on a week’s vacation. Mrs. Edna Berthoff is substituting in
her absence.
• Felix Adler has received his discharge from the Army
and is back in civilian life after 30 months. He returned to
Warwick last Saturday, where as proprietor of the Warwick
Diner, is being daily greeted by old and new friends.
• Chief of Police G. William Clark is expected back
Saturday from Gabriels, NY where he has been spending
his vacation.
• In an induction contingent, that left Monday morning for New York City from Selective Service Board 305,
Goshen, was Herbert Romer of Sugar Loaf. In the preinduction group were John J. Zawarski of Florida, Roy J.
Decker of Warwick, Robert C. Randall of Greenwood Lake,
and Stephen J. Weslowski, a volunteer from Warwick.
• Roy J. Epting, supervising principal of the Warwick
schools, will be the guest speaker at the Sept. 18 PTA meeting. His subject will be, "Earning high school credits
FORTY YEARS AGO
September 15, 1965
• Models for the Sept. 16 fashion show and buffet dinner, a benefit for the St. Anthony Community Hospital
Auxiliary, at the Sleepy Valley Inn, will include: Joan Troop,
Tommie Beers, Jackie Hendrickson, Dot Perry, Rita
Whalen, Kathy Hansen, Barbara Morgiewicz, Janet
Gallagher and Brenda Youngman. The fashions are from
the Debbie Dress Shop on Main Street.
• Miss Rose Marie Rudy, 18, Miss Warwick, daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. Otto Rudy of Holt Road, was second runner
up out of 20 girls in the Miss Orange County Beauty
Contest Sunday afternoon at the Orange County Fair
Grounds. She is a 1965 graduate of Warwick Valley High
School and is planning to attend the Wilfred Beauty School
in New York City.
• Two local couples were among 12 teams of polka
dancers selected to compete in the Harvest Moon Ball
Finals on Wed., Sept. 29 at Madison Square Garden. They
are Victoria Smolenski of Irvington, NJ and John
Gorczynski of Warwick, and Mary Rogowski and Roger
Ochs, both of Pine Island.
TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO
September 10, 1980
• Wayne Rutledge, Warwick Postmaster for the past
two years, has been promoted to Postmaster of Monticello.
He will assume his new duties Sept. 19. Mary Scott,
Postmistress of Westtown, will take over as Officer-inCharge in Warwick.
• In the "Looking Back" column of 1930, another
Warwick fishing party is due to leave Sunday for a vacation
in Canada at Battersea. The party will include C.S. Lazear,
John Rone, Tom Lawrence, Sam Armstrong, Cliff Benedict
and possibly H.G. Piersen. The same year Miss Eleanor
Sayer had a house party at the Sayer Cottage on
Wawayanda Lake. Guests were Marjory Holmes, Caroline
Armstrong, Betty Shaw and Mary Louis Sayer.
• Also in the "Looking Back" column in 1930 William
G. Utter, Chief of the Greenwood Lake Fire Department,
purchased a new Ford bus that will carry 26 students to the
Warwick School. The body is painted blue with gold letters.
• From the "Looking Back" column of 1920 the dairy
herd of Freeman Masker of Vernon broke into the apple
orchard and, when found, one cow had choked to death
and 44 others were thoroughly drunk.
TWELVE YEARS AGO
September 15, 1993
• The Warwick Valley School Board adopted a resolution naming the track around the C. Ashley Morgan Field
the Tim St. Lawrence Track.
• Michael R. Pillmeier was named to the Town Board
to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Councilman
Ralph Falkena, who died July 25. Pillmeier is a Florida produce farmer.
• The Warwick Family Practice of Dr. Dennis
Scharfenberger will open Sept. 18 at 3 St. Stephens Lane.
• Cheering, clapping and a standing ovation greeted
the Town Board’s decision on Thursday to deny an annexation request to have the Welling Property on Rte. 94
become Village property. Advocates wanted it to become a
12-store shopping mall with a new Grand Union Store.
• In the "Looking Back" for 1903 schools were opening.
At Bellvale, T.L. McKnight is principal; at Amity, Miss Kate
Chute; at Edenville, Mr. Thomas as instructor. In 1913 of
the column, the Rev. James Bristow became pastor of
Calvary Baptist Church. In 1923 of the "Looking Back" column, concrete roadway was done on South Street with surfacing on West Street to begin shortly. Schools opened that
year with an enrollment of 624 with 147 pupils housed in
the old Demerest Hall Building.
• In 1943 of the "Looking Back" column enrollments in
the Warwick schools included 36 from Greenwood Lake
and 26 from Bellvale. Pine Island was sending 61 pupils. In
1968 the school enrollment was at 2,678 pupils.
WARWICK VALLEY DISPATCH, SEPTEMBER 14, 2005
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The Giza’s Annual Family Reunion
On Aug. 13, the Annual Giza Family Reunion was held
at the home of Julie and Val Martin of Greenville.
Four generations of the descendants of the late Frank
and Helen Wisniewski Giza gathered for a day of fun, fellowship and reminiscing.
Frank and Helen Giza resided in Pine Island for many
years. They had 13 children and 30 grandchildren. Frank
and his parents came to the United States from Poland in
1899. Helen was born in Connecticut.
Some family members live in Orange County. Others
traveled from Seattle, Washington, Pennsylvania,
Michigan, Massachusetts, Virginia, New Jersey, and various
Four generations of the Giza family are (from left)
Jason Giza, Mike Giza holding Grace Elizabeth Giza, and Jean Giza.
parts of New York State to attend.
A highlight of the reunion was a pig roast. The oldest
and youngest in attendance were Hattie Giza Pieczontka,
79, of Pine Island and her great-great niece, Grace
Elizabeth Giza, 2 months old, daughter of Jason and
Hannah Giza of Harmony, PA.
Hattie Pieczontka Giza (oldest) holding Grace Elizabeth Giza (youngest).
Men & Women in the Service
RE-ELECT
PETER
BARLET
Jahn Graduates from Army ROTC
Trevor W. Jahn graduated from the Army ROTC
(Reserve Officer Training Corps) Leader Development and
Assessment Course, also known as "Operation Warrior
Forge," at Fort Lewis, Tacoma, Wash.
The 33 days of training provides the best possible professional training and evaluation for all cadets in the aspects
of military life, administration and logistical support.
Although continued military training and leadership development is included in the curriculum, the primary focus of
the course is to develop and evaluate each cadet's officer
potential as a leader by exercising the cadet's intelligence,
common sense, ingenuity and stamina. The cadet command assesses each cadet's performance and progress in
officer traits, qualities and professionalism while attending
the course.
Trevor is the son of Robert H. and May J. Jahn of
Warwick. He is a 2002 graduate of Warwick Valley High
School and is currently attending Ithaca College, NY. where
he received his Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Spec. Hill Completes Training at Camp Pendleton
Army National Guard Spec. Corey R. Hill completed
two weeks of required annual training at Camp Pendleton,
Virginia Beach, Va. The soldier is a member of the
Maryland National Guard assigned to the 229th Army
Band, 5th Regiment Armory based in Baltimore.
More than 180 guard members assigned to the Joint
Forces Headquarters and various subordinate support elements from Maryland participated in field and classroom
Students Graduated from the University
at Albany
The following students graduated from the
University at Albany.
Warwick – Adam Matthew Horowitz, graduated
CUM with a BS degree; Denise Marie Kerstanski, graduated MAG with a BA degree; Ryan Patrick Corcoran
graduated with a BS degree; and Roger J. Lishnoff graduated with a MA degree.
Westtown – Marion G. Gurdineer graduated with a
BA degree.
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Hill, a euphonium player, has five years of military
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King George, Va. His wife, Heather, is the daughter of Ann
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DePierro on Dean’s List
Jonathan M. DePierro, son of James and Kristen
Depierro of Warwick, achieved dean's list from Eberly
College of Arts and Science at West Virginia University for
the Spring 2005 semester. Jonathan is currently a Pre-Med
major at Fordham University.
Behle Receives Degree at Rensselaer
Polytechnic
Christopher Behle of Warwick was awarded a BS, Civil
Engineering Undergraduate Degree, from Rensselaer
Polytechnic Institute at its 199th Commencement
Ceremony on Sat., May 21.
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OBITUARIES
THADDEUS F. "TEDDY" KRAJEWSKI
Thaddeus F. "Teddy" Krajewski of Middletown, NY,
formerly of Pine Island, NY, the retired owner operator of
Rinky Dink’s Tavern, Pine Island, NY, entered into rest
Mon., Aug. 29, 2005 at Windgate at St. Francis in Beacon
NY. He was 73.
The son of Edward and May Pietrzak Krajewski he was
born June 4, 1932 in Pine Island, NY.
He was a member of St. Stanislaus Church Pine Island,
NY, Middletown Lions Club, Middletown Elks Lodge, and
a Charter Member of Rinky Dink Sportsman’s Club, Pine
Island.
Survivors include: two daughters, Thadine Ruhl of
Pine Island and Melanie Tanner of Milford, PA; one son
Gary Krajewski of Pine Island; two grandchildren, Brendan
and Christopher; two sisters, Irene Ratynski of Pine Island
and Valerie Barone of Campbell Hall, NY; and nieces and
nephews.
Visitation was Wed., Aug. 31 at T.S. Purta Funeral
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FLORENCE E. A. PREZIO
Florence E.A. Prezio of Warwick, NY, passed away on
Aug. 20, 2005 at the Schervier Pavilion, Warwick. She was 76.
The daughter of the late Alben and Frances Pawlowski
Jaworski she was born Nov. 21, 1929 in Glendale, NY.
She was the widow of Francis X. Prezio.
Mrs. Prezio was a retired Accountant with Misel and
Peskin Furriers in New York City. She was a member of St.
Stephen R.C. Church, Warwick.
She is survived by her daughter, Victoria Levine and
her husband, Robert, of Warwick; her son, Francis Prezio
of Ashburn, VA; and her granddaughter, Jordan Prezio.
Visitation was held Mon., Aug. 22 at the Lazear-Smith
& Vander Plaat Memorial Home, Warwick.
A Mass of Christian Burial was held Tues., Aug. 23 at
St. Stephen R.C. Church, Warwick.
Interment was in Florida National Cemetery,
Bushnell, FL.
Memorial contributions are requested to the National
Multiple Sclerosis Society, 11 Skyline Dr., Hawthorne, NY
10532.
HELEN K. RUDY
Helen K. Rudy of Warwick, NY, a lifelong resident of
the area, passed away on Fri., Aug. 26, 2005 at Schervier
Pavilion, Warwick. She was 87.
The daughter of the late Henry & Gustina Luft, she
was born Dec. 29, 1917 in Warwick.
She married Jacob R. Rudy who predeceased her in
1959 and later married Ted Lavinski who also predeceased
her
Helen was a member of the Kingdom Hall in New
Milford.
A family statement reads, "Mom was a devoted mother and grandmother who took great pride in her family.
Her passion for cooking was enjoyed by everyone, as well as
her keen wit and love for her family. She will be missed by
all."
She is survived by her six children, Marilyn Rickey of
Vernon, NJ; Barbara Schofield of Greenville, NY; Jacob
Roger Rudy of Florida, NY; Gary Rudy of Pine Island;
Brian Rudy and Thomas Rudy of Warwick; 21 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; one brother, Kenneth Luft of
Warwick; and two sisters, Clara Henry of Warwick and
Amelia Predmore of Vernon, NJ.
She was predeceased by her son, Robert Richard Rudy.
In keeping with her wishes, there will be no calling
hours.
Cremation will be private and at the convenience of
the family.
A memorial service will be held at a later date. Burial
will be in the family plot in Warwick.
Memorial contributions may be made the charity of
one’s choice.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the
T.S. Purta Funeral Home.
WILLIAM F. CASSE
William (Bill) Francis Casse died Thursday, September
1, 2005 at Parkview Community Hospital in Riverside,
California at the age of 83. Bill was born in New York, NY
on October 29, 1921 and was the son of Adolph and
Dorinda (Brill) Casse. He is survived by his wife of 41
years, Barbara, his son David of Temecula, CA, and his
daughter, Debbie of Orange, CA. He is also survived by
son-in-law, Gus Robles; daughter-in-law, Cynthia; brother,
Richard Casse of Vermont; many nieces, nephews and
cousins; and special cousin, Octavia (Tavey) Randall, (or
“Murphy” as he liked to call her) of Florida.
Bill grew up on a farm and worked there until he
joined the service in 1942. Bill was a member of the Army
Air Force and served his country in World War II, receiving
several medals. After being honorably discharged in 1945,
he joined the private sector. He became a member of the
VFW and was also a volunteer firefighter with the Excelsior
Hose Co., while a long time resident of Warwick, New York.
Bill enjoyed a career as a real estate agent for more
than 50 years, first in Warwick, NY and then in Corona
after relocating to California with his family in 1977. He
loved real estate and working with people. He retired in
2000 after a fall that limited his mobility. In his later years
he enjoyed routing for the Anaheim Angels, playing Bingo
and putting together jigsaw puzzles. He was known as the
“Puzzle King” in his neighborhood, but he also had many
nicknames such as Wild Willie, Willie the Whip and Wild
Bill, which his son-in-law affectionately called him.
Funeral services with full military honor guard were
held Monday, Sept. 12th in Riverside National Cemetery,
Riverside, CA.
I will miss you always, Papa. Love, your daughter
Dressed for the occasion, William and Barbara Casse
stand in front of WM. F. Casse Real Estate at 43 Main
Street in Warwick, during the Warwick Valley
Centennial Celebration in 1967.
WARWICK VALLEY DISPATCH, SEPTEMBER 14, 2005
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Keeping Up-to-Date With Our Representatives
Kelly Helps Secure $93,660
Ear-Marked for the Warwick Fire Department
U.S. Congresswoman Sue Kelly said the Warwick Fire
Department will be receiving $93,660 in federal funds to
help boost local firefighting operations and safety measures. Warwick Fire Chief Frank Corkum Jr. said, "The
Warwick Fire Department would like to thank
Congresswoman Sue Kelly and the Department of
Homeland Security for this award."
The federal money for Warwick was secured through
the Operations and Firefighter Safety Program within the
U.S. Department of Homeland Security. The grant can be
used for firefighter training, firefighting equipment, personal protective equipment, and upgrades to fire stations
and facilities.
"Our volunteer firefighters in Warwick put their lives
on the line to protect us every day, and this money will
help keep them trained, equipped, and safe while they
keep our communities safe," said Kelly. "It is vital for
Warwick firefighters to have the resources they need to
Choice.
Flexibility.
Trust.
Service.
fully serve and protect local residents."
Senator Morahan to Co-Sponsor Legislation
Ending State Gas Tax Windfall
New York State Senator Thomas P. Morahan urged
an end to government "profiteering" on high gas
prices, calling for a cap on the sales tax to provide immediate price relief to motorists, and proposed to spend an
already accumulated gas tax windfall to help seniors stay
warm this winter.
"Consumers deserve a fair and thorough investigation of the causes of these recent price spikes, and an
assurance that oil companies have not unfairly profited.
The unexpected tax windfall generated by soaring gas
prices doesn’t belong to the government, it belongs to the
people," said Senator Morahan
The Senator said that he will be co-sponsoring legislation to roll back the gas tax and replace it with a fixed
state-local levy, providing motorists immediate savings up
to eight to 10 cents per gallon on fuel purchased at more
than $2 per gallon. Unlike the existing levy, the new gas
tax would not rise as prices increase, thereby eliminating
any future windfall to state and local governments.
Rabbitt Announces Grants to Improve
Record Management
Assemblywoman Annie Rabbitt announces that the
State Education Department’s State Archives is offering
grants from its Local Government Records Management
Improvement Fund to improve records management and
archival administration in New York’s local governments.
Rabbitt said funding is available for inventory and
planning, active records, inactive records, historical
records and educational uses of local government records
projects.
Local governments, including, but not limited to,
BOCES, cities, counties, fire districts, school districts,
towns and villages are available for funding. For more
information, call (518) 474-6926 or visit
www.archives.nysed.gov. Applications must be postmarked by Thurs., Dec. 1.
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Warwick Football Roars Back Against Minisink, 22-21
By Gregory Sirico
When the Warwick Wildcats and the Minisink
Warriors get together it is always going to be a “down to the
wire” game. Friday night’s 22–21 Wildcat victory may have
been the greatest game to date between the conference
opponents. The Cats showed character, pride and the heart
of champions coming from behind to secure the victory.
Derek Hrinya, Matt Stranski and Ryan Darcey each scored
touchdowns for Warwick, erasing a 13 point Minisink lead
in the first half to hold on for a 22-21 victory as time
expired.
Hrinya & Stranski Combine for 180 Yards
on the Ground
Derek Hrinya and Matt Stranski combined for 180
yards on 37 carries to lead the Wildcat rushing attack.
Derek Hrinya’s 30 yard run in the first quarter showed
opponents’ defenses what speed on the corner is and Matt
Stranki’s bruising inside running wore down the Warriors
defense. Bryant McNulty and Patrick Chambers had excel-
lent days on the offensive line and handled a very tough
Minisink defensive front.
John Gianinno Comes Up Big
Defensive back John Gianinno has never been intimidated by the size of the receivers he is asked to cover. The
5’8” 155 lb. defensive back has been stellar all season shutting down opponents’ receivers. John had two pass break –
ups for the Wildcats including a fourth quarter post that
shut down a Minisink drive. John keeps getting better
every week and the sky is the limit on his ability as the
Wildcats get into defending their conference title.
Warwick Gives Up Points to Win
With seconds remaining in the game Warwick was
faced with a fourth down and long from their own 35 yard
line. Fearing a punt block or snapping error, the Cats’
elected to run for a safety and kill the clock in the end zone
(remember the blocked punt of 2003 vs. Washingtonville in
the Conference Final), expecting only to possibly have to
squib a kick-off to end the game. But an officiating error
left almost 20 seconds on the clock following the safety. A
O’Brien Leads the Way for
Lebanon Cross Country
The Lebanon Valley College men’s and
women’s cross country teams kicked-off
their 2005 season in impressive fashion
Saturday afternoon, as both squads won the
team title at the Delaware Valley
Invitational. The two teams finished with
nearly identical scores, with the men’s
squad earning 61 points and the women’s
contingent accumulating 62. Both teams
also won comfortably. The men’s team was
45 points better than meet runner-up
Ursinus, while the women’s squad finished
29 points ahead of Ursinus. Eleven teams
competed in both races.
For the men’s team, junior James
O’Brien led the way, finishing eighth
among 104 harriers. He was clocked at
29:14 over the 8,000-meter course. James is
a 2003 graduate of Warwick Valley Central
High School. He ran Cross Country for
Warwick for four years and has also been
named Senior Captain of the LVC team.
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Minisink return to the 35 yard line should have ended the
game but Matt Stranski secured the victory with an interception on the Warwick 25 yard line with two seconds left.
Wildcat Attendance Hits New High
The Warwick Football team hosted youth football
night and the fans were treated to the future stars of
Warwick Football with a half time exhibition put on by
Warwick’s division two and division one youth football
teams. The High School Pep Band and outstanding community support put Fri., nights attendance at 5,100 people
- one of the largest crowds to witness a football game since
the new stadium was built around C. A. Morgan Field in 2000.
Wildcats on the Road
The Warwick Wildcats will try to remain undefeated
in conference this Fri., Sept. 16, when they travel to FDR in
Hyde Park. Last year, the Wildcats defeated the FDR
Presidents 44-6. The Wildcat defense must keep Cerrone
Hemingway (FDR QB) in the pocket and out of the secondary. Next to Derek Hrinya, Hemingway may be the
fastest player in Section IX.
All State Football Player of
the Week - Ryan Darcey
The Bill Garcia All State Insurance
him the rank of captain voted by his teamcompany is proud to honor Ryan Darcey as
mates, never missing an off-season workthis weeks’ Wildcat football player of the
out. Ryan maintains a solid 92 grade point
week. The 6’1" 175 lb. senior football capaverage and is currently being looked at by
tain, quarterback and defensive back
Princeton and Cornell as a potential foothelped the Wildcats’
ball recruit.
defeat conference rival
Ryan is a member
Minisink Valley in an
of the Wildcats’ Weight
exciting 22 – 21 victory
Lifting team and a
at C. A. Morgan Field in
member of the Purple
Warwick.
Champions 1000 lb.
In the second quarClub achiever, as well
ter, Ryan’s fourth down
as a top pole vaulter
21 yard run for a first
for Coach Tim St.
down kept a touchdown
Lawrence and the flyscoring drive alive and
ing circus. Ryan also
helped put the Cats on
finds time to act as a
the score board in a
peer mediator for our
tough fought contest.
high school.
Ryan carried the ball
Ryan Darcey is the
Warwick Football Captain Ryan
ten times and ran for a Darcey is selected All-State Player son of Mike and Joyce
TD as well as completDarcey of Warwick,
of the Week after a stellar pering a big 37 yard pass to formance against Minisink Valley. New York. Ryan has
junior split end Umar
two brothers, Phil
Abdur–Rahman in the
(Class of 2000) and
third quarter to set up the Wildcats’ third
Alex (Freshman at Ithaca College).
TD run in by Derek Hrinya.
Bill Garcia All–State Agency of
Ryan also broke up a pass late in the
Warwick is proud to honor Ryan Darcey
game to keep the Warriors out of the end
and other student – athletes who have set
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Ryan Runs Wild As 2005 XC Season Begins
By Richard Furst
Tips to Keep You on Your Game
Q. Where is the best place to volley the ball, up at the net or back at
the service line?
A. The best place to volley is
always halfway between the service
line and the net, which is your
Ideal Volley Position (IVP). But if Gerald Sarmiento
you are serving and volleying,
your first volley is hit from just behind the service line
or around 3/4 court. All great serve-and-volley players
learn to hit volleys from 3/4 court, which is between
the service line and the net. From there you try to get
to your IVP and put the balls away. Without a good
volley from 3/4 court it is hard to get to your IVP and
be effective at net.
Q. I have seen players use both one hand and two
hands on a backhand shot. What technique makes a
particular backhand shot more effective than the other?
A. Each backhand has its advantages and disadvantages, depending on the player, and their physical ability. The advantages of a one-handed backhand are: you
have more reach, more power if timed properly, and
you can have the same preparation for the topspin and
slice and disguise the shot. The advantages of the twohanded backhand are: more control over your shot,
and you can hit better angles. The disadvantages are:
you have less reach and less power, therefore movement
and positioning are critical for the two-handed shot.
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National champion, Aislinn Ryan put together the two
fastest 5K races ever run by an American High School girl,
in the month of Sept., and ran both within the same week.
Staring with the Lions Club 5K and finishing with Wave XC
Mania, Ryan ran 16:38.5 on the roads and 16:55.2 on the
cross country course at Sandfordville. Both times currently lead the nation. While Ryan was blistering the roads and
fields, the rest of the team was also running to personal
records. Tori Pennings, Kaitlyn Hurley, Kristen Peluso and
Samantha Grady all posted personal records for the Lions
Club race and all ran PRs for the Wave XC Mania race.
However, even though the team ran fast, they were outrun
by an excellent team from Pope John (PJ) XXIII High
School from Sparta, NJ at Sandfordville. Ryan won easily
and Pennings took seventh, but a pair of PJ runners placed
in front of Hurley and one more in front of Peluso gave PJ
35 to Warwick’s 45.
Pope John placed 2, 5, 8, 9, and 11 while Warwick
placed 1, 7, 10, 13, and 14. Also running great were the
freshman team and JV squad as they both scored convincing victories with the frosh team, scoring 22 points and the
JV scoring 17.
Frosh Results: Cecile Braadt, 1st place, 9:08.1; Megan
Connolly, 2nd, 9:25.5; Lisa DiVenuta, 4th, 9:50.1; Chelsea
Curtin, 7th, 10:02.9; Audrey Longfellow, 8th, 10:06.7; Kim
Naples, 9th, 10.07.1; Marlee Goska, 9th, 27:17; Annemarie
Miles, 14th, 10:30.7; and Christine Adami, 35th, 13:11.6.
JV Results: Megan Rose, 1st place, 21:56.7; Kayleigh
Maher, 2nd, 22:01.1; Shannon Farrell, 3rd, 22:19.4;
Courtney Kates, 5th, 23:10.2; Sarah Ferguson, 6th, 23:13.1;
Natalie Leuchanka, 8th, 23:29.4; Cara Sullivan, 10th,
23:48.1; Christina DiMartini, 11th, 23:49.8; Amy Connors,
12th, 24:07.5; Jenna Parillo, 13th, 24:14.8; Michelle
VanTiegham, 18th, 24:56.4; Kyra Frosini, 20th, 25:13.2;
Lauren McGill, 22nd, 25:37.3; Jackie Sagaas, 23rd, 25:37.5;
Laketha Costello, 26th, 26:22.1; Kelly Schenk, 33rd, 27:46.5;
Laura Conklin, 34th, 28:19.2; Lauren Cassidy, 35, 28:36.4;
LeeAnn Hagen, 38, 29:45.2; and Kiowa Gordon, 41,
32:29.8.
Varsity Results: Aislinn Ryan, 1st place, 16:55.2; Tori
Pennings, 7th, 19:39.5; Kaitlyn Hurley, 10th, 20:21.3;
Kristen Peluso, 13th, 20:43.6; Samantha Grady, 14th,
20:53.8; Joanna Stein, 15th, 20:56.5; and Kristi Webster,
27th, 22:26.3.
Warwick Fire Beats Florida, 3 - 0
The Warwick Fire, moving from U10 to U11 and up to
Division 1 this season, played Florida, on Florida's home
field, on Sun., Sept. 11. Florida, with one team member on
the Olympic Development Team, started the game with an
incredible shot on the Warwick goal, only to be deflected
and caught by goalie Jamie Eigo. Florida's offense continued their strong push, but Warwick's defensive line would
not allow a goal.
Warwick countered with their own offensive push
down the pitch and Phillip Goska scored Warwick's first
goal of the season. Nicholas Daigle, seeing an opportunity
of his own to score, also managed a goal in the first half.
Florida's defense came on strong in the second half,
denying Nick Blomfield's many attempts on goal, while
Warwick's goalkeeper in the second half, Matt Unick, made
two incredible saves, one in which he threw his body on top
of the ball in front of an oncoming Florida striker. In the
final few minutes of the game, Gregory Snigur received a
cross pass and sunk a corner shot. The final score was
Warwick Fire 3, Florida 0.
The Fire plays again on Sept. 18 against the Newburgh
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It might come as a surprise to learn that high school football
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The Warwick Fire after their first win. Pictured are: Jamie Eigo, Connor Reynolds, Michael Bedross, Nick Blomfield,
Brian McGovern, Matt Unick, Phillip Goska, Brian Allan, Gregory Snigur, Ryan Brack, Nicholas Daigle, Ryan Stirt
and Coach Anthony Blomfield.
All State Football Player of the Week Matt Stranski
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time this summer to volunteer for
and linebacker was a tremendous
the Special Olympic Program, tarcontributor on both sides of the
geting young people with special
ball on Fri., Sept. 2, in the
needs.
Wildcats’
thrilling
28-21
Matt Stranski is the son of Kate
non–league loss to Newburgh
Lennon and Scott Stranski. He has
Free Academy.
one younger brother, Eric, who will
Matt carried the ball 27 times
be a freshman at WVHS. Bill
for 181 yards and two touch
Garcia’s All–State Agency of
downs, averaging seven yards per
Warwick is proud to honor Matt
carry. Matt also recorded three
Stranski and other student/athletes
tackles
from
his
Middle
who have set the bar for academic
Linebacker position (two solo and
Matt Stranski recognized as the
and athletic excellence.
one assist). Matt maintains a solid
Wildcat Player of the Week, spon92.1 grade point average and ranks
sored by All–State Insurance.
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WARWICK VALLEY DISPATCH, SEPTEMBER 14, 2005
LEGAL NOTICES
Call 986-2216
NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: ERMAC,
LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with
the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on
07/28/05. The latest date of dissolution is
12/31/2050. Office location: Orange County.
SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC
upon whom process against it may be served.
SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC,
43 Ondaura Parkway, Highland Falls, New
York 10929. Purpose: For any lawful purpose.
8-10-t6
NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: FIRST
MONTGOMERY
PROPERTIES, LLC.
Articles of Organization were filed with the
Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on
08/02/05. The latest date of dissolution is
08/02/2055. Office location: Orange County.
SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC
upon whom process against it may be served.
SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC,
5306 Route 9W North, Newburgh, New York
12550. Purpose: For any lawful purpose.
8-24-t6
NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: MAYFAIR ASSOCIATES, LLC. Articles of
Organization were filed with the Secretary of
State of New York (SSNY) on 05/06/05. The
latest date of dissolution is 12/31/2105. Office
location: Orange County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom
process against it may be served. SSNY shall
mail a copy of process to the LLC, 335
Windsor Highway, New Windsor, New York
12553. Purpose: For any lawful purpose.
9-14-t6
NOTICE OF PENDENCY OF ASSESSMENT
Re: 35 Sheffield Drive
Village of Warwick
County of Orange
State of New York
Property Owner: Dawn Martin
Section 219 Block 1 Lot 14.1
After review of the report prepared by the
Village of Warwick Building Inspector, the
above referenced property has been found to
have rubbish, brush, grass, weeds, and debris
which must be removed because the rubbish
brush, grass, weeds and debris constitutes a
potential health hazard, in violation of the
Village of Warwick Village Code Section 102-3.
WHEREAS, the owner of the above referenced
property must remove the rubbish, grass,
weeds, and debris from the property within 10
days of the date of this notice, and
WHEREAS, in the event of said owners failure
to so remove, the Village of Warwick shall
cause the rubbish, grass, weeds, and debris to
be removed and the total expense of such
removal shall be assessed by the Village of
Warwick Board of Trustees on the above referenced real property, and
WHEREAS, the expense so assessed shall constitute a lien and charge upon the real property upon which it is levied until paid or otherwise satisfied and discharged. The lien shall be
collected in the same manner and at the same
time as other Village charges are collected, and
WHEREAS, in addition to the assessed
expenses a mobilization charge in the amount
of $150.00 shall be levied upon the real property pursuant to Village of Warwick Code
Section 102-2, and
WHEREAS, such notice shall be posted at
Village Hall, sent to the last known address of
the owners of the property and posted in the
Warwick Valley Dispatch (one time) and
Times Herald Record for no less than three
times in the next ten days.
Dated: September 6, 2005
Michael J. Newhard, Mayor
Village of Warwick
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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the
Planning Board of the Town of Warwick will
hold a Public Hearing on September 21, 2005
at 7:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter can be heard, at the Town Hall, 132 Kings
Highway, Warwick, New York, on the application of Alfred and Anita Gieger, for the application for final approval of a proposed 5-lot
subdivision, situated on tax parcel S 40 B 1 L
85; parcel located on the northern side of
Ryerson Road and 1200 feet east of the intersection of Ryerson Road and Rutherford
Road, in the RU zone, of the Town of
Warwick, County of Orange, State of New
York.
All interested parties will be given an opportunity to speak.
TOWN OF WARWICK PLANNING BOARD
Benjamin Astorino, Chairman
Dated: September 13, 2005
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the
Planning Board of the Town of Warwick will
hold a Public Hearing on September 21, 2005
at 7:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter can be heard, at the Town Hall, 132 Kings
Highway, Warwick, New York, on the application of Tom Hamling, VP Paterco, LLC., for
the application for site plan approval and special use permit for the construction and use of
a small 35’x80’ addition to support current
manufacturing process, entitled, "Zircar", situated on tax parcels S 8 B 1 L 5 and S 101 B 1 L
6 (Florida); project located on the northern
side of Round Hill Road 240± feet west of the
intersection of Round Hill Road and Roe
Street, in the OI zone, of the Town of
Warwick, County of Orange, State of New
York.
All interested parties will be given an opportunity to speak.
TOWN OF WARWICK PLANNING BOARD
Benjamin Astorino, Chairman
Dated: September 13, 2005
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Planning
Board of the Town of Warwick will hold a
Public Hearing on September 21, 2005 at 7:30
p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter can be
heard, at the Town Hall, 132 Kings Highway,
Warwick, New York, on the application of
David Moore, for the application for final
approval of a proposed 35-lot subdivision;
located on tax parcel S 12 B 5 L 5.322, along
the easterly side of Little York Road at the
intersection with Little Brooklyn Road, in the
RU zone, of the Town of Warwick, County of
Orange, State of New York.
All interested parties will be given an opportunity to speak.
TOWN OF WARWICK PLANNING BOARD
Benjamin Astorino, Chairman
Dated: September 13, 2005
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Planning
Board of the Town of Warwick will hold a
Public Hearing on September 21, 2005 at 7:30
p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter can be
heard, at the Town Hall, 132 Kings Highway,
Warwick, New York, on the application of
Mozafar Rafizadeh, for the application for
final approval of a proposed 16-lot subdivision, entitled, "Sleepy Valley Acres, Inc.", located along the westerly side of Sleepy Valley
Road on tax parcel S 31 B 1 L 16.22 and L 17,
in the RU zone, of the Town of Warwick,
County of Orange, State of New York.
All interested parties will be given an opportunity to speak.
TOWN OF WARWICK PLANNING BOARD
Benjamin Astorino, Chairman
Dated: September 13, 2005
O.C. Civil Service Opportunities
Civil Service Examination, an evaluation
of Training & Experience, is announced for
the following titles:
#020 – Nursing Care Manager – OC
#021 – Nursing Care Supervisor/Nursing
Care Supervisor Trainee – OC
Applications will be accepted continuously.
Civil Service Examinations are also
scheduled for Sat., Oct. 29 for the following
titles:
#69993 – Fire Training Center Mngr – OC
#66582 – Personnel Assistant – OC
#6105 – Social Caseworker – OC
Applications must be received no later
than Sept. 21.
For applications and further information send a legal size, stamped, self-addressed
envelope to: Orange County Department of
Personnel, County Government Center,
Goshen, NY 10924.
Please mention the number and title of
the examinations you are interested in.
DESIRABLE ‘Warwick Village’ HOME
2 Ivy Place: OPEN HOUSE
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18th 1-4 pm
pacious Colonial with formal living & dining rooms, family room, 35X12.5 sun room,
4 bedrooms, 1.5 baths on 1/3rd acre, fully
fenced backyard including heated in-ground
pool, hot tub, and plenty of party or play space.
MLS#366320.
Directions: Route 17 South, Right on South St.
Ext., Right on Carroll Dr., Left on Southern Lane,
Left on Country Lane, Left on Ivy Place.
S
A great buy $375,000
www.warwickrealty.com
15 Oakland Avenue, Warwick NY 10990 • 845-986-1592
FLORIDA
Village Realty
of Orange County
62 N. Main Street,
Florida, NY 10991
845-651-4466,
Fax: 845-651-4536
E-mail:
[email protected]
Website:
www.villreal.com
Charming ranch with 3 bedrooms on level lot.
All municipal services.
$275,000
CLASSIFIEDS
Call 986-2216 • Deadline 12 Noon Fridays
Garage Sale
Help Wanted
Rentals
GARAGE SALE: Sat., Sept.
17, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 1
Pond
Hill
Avenue,
Warwick, NY – Misc.
items.
9-14-t1
PART-TIME
DRIVER
FOR DPW. CDL license a
must. Apply in person at
33 South Main Street,
Florida, NY.
9-14-t1
$ 700 OFFICE Warwick
$ 750 1 BR
Warwick
$ 900 2 BR
Warwick
$ 950 1 BR
Warwick
$1,000 1 BR
Warwick
$1,100 2 BR
Warwick
$1,150 1 BR
Warwick
$1,275 2 BR
Warwick
$1,500 2 BR
Warwick
$2,000 2 BR. Warwick
Help Wanted
CABLE TV INSTALLERS Applicants must have a
valid driver’s license, ability to lift 65 lbs. & be drug
free. We supply rewarding
pay, company vehicle,
tools, & uniform. Positions
available in Haskell, NJ;
Sparta, NJ; Rockland, NY
& Warwick, NY. Call 973
831-6912, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Monday thru Friday, or
apply
online
@RFMServices.com.
9-7-t2
WAIT STAFF & BARTENDERS – West Milford
Restaurant – Call Al (973)
600-8764 or (973) 72896l3.
9-14-t1p
ENTHUSIASTIC, ENERGETIC PEOPLE needed
for new market/specialty
store in the Village of
Warwick. Please call 9871429 for an immediate
interview.
9-14-t1
JOLLY ONION INN–
Bartender, Experience preferred. Saturday nights &
possibly more. Call Jeff
258-4277.
7-20-tfn
Moving Sale
258 RIDGE ROAD, WARWICK/CHESTER – (near
Sugar Loaf) Moving Sale
sofas, chairs, tables, bedroom set, refrigerator &
stove,
kitchen
stuff,
numerous
household
items, kid’s stuff, TV’s &
electronics, washer &
dryer, mattresses, old
records, Sat. & Sun. 9/17 &
9/18, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. No
Early Birds Please.
9-14-t1
Dispatch
Classifieds
$12 for 12 lines
and 65¢ each
additional line
Call Warwick Country
Realty, Inc. For Additional
information 845-986-1592.
9-14-t1
DUPLEX FOR RENT IN
VILLAGE - 2 bedrooms.
Pay own utilities. No pets.
$1250/mo. With 1 month
deposit for rent and _
month deposit for security.
Call 986-0335.
8-24-tfn
GREENWOOD LAKE Furnished room for rent in
private home, share kit &
bathroom, parking, W/D,
cable, private sitting room,
lake access. $750 / month
(845) 406-2106
9-14-t1
Wanted
CARS, TRUCKS, METALS
– Need auto parts? Call
Specht’s 986-1052. Reg. dlr.
7092957.
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TUESDAYS
Florida’s Farmers’ Market – Every
Tues. from 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Warwick
Dial-A-Bus transportation available by
calling 986-2877. Local produced fruits
and vegetables along with other great
products. For more information, call the
Florida Chamber of Commerce at 6516000. (June 21 – Oct. 11)
WEDNESDAYS
Chess Club - The Tuscan Café, 5
South St., Warwick each Wednesday, 5:30
p.m. All levels welcome.
SUNDAYS
Warwick Valley Farmers’ Market –
Every Sun., from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., South St.,
next to the RR tracks. Fruit, vegetables,
cheese, meats, baked goods, ready-to-eat
food and more from local farmers. Gift
certificates available.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14
Movie Night – "Reanimator," Tuscan
Café, South St., Warwick, Sept. 14, 8 p.m.
Chess Classes – Presented by Library
volunteer and chess expert, Ed Dubin,
Florida Library, Sept. 14, 3:30 p.m. for six
weeks. Program is for children in grades 1
and up. Registration is required; call the
Library at 651-7659.
Florida Public Library – Adults only
program, Sept. 14, 6:30 p.m. Learn to prepare and cook delicious side dishes.
Registration is limited; call the Library at
651-7659.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16
Songwriters – Margie & Dave (a great
family night), Tuscan Café, South St.,
Warwick, Sept. 16, 7:30 p.m.
Katrina
Relief
Fundraiser
–
register call George Arnott 469-9482.
Homemade soups, sandwiches and
desserts on Fri., Sept. 16 from 5 – 7:30 p.m.
at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church
Fellowship Hall, 95 Kings Hwy., Warwick.
Free will donation.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19
Vaccine Awareness – on Mon., Sept.
19, from 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. at the Ramada
Inn, Rte. 300, Newburgh. Cost $25. For
more info. call 567-9190.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17
Caterwaul Records Present – Fallguy,
The Imagined, Red Collar Murder, Tuscan
Café, South St., Warwick, Sept. 17, 6:30
p.m. $5.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21
Adult Day Care Support Group –
Schervier Pavilion Adult Day Care
Program Room, Sept. 21, 5 – 6 p.m. Call
Theresa Casey (987-5764) for more info. If
needed, recreation will be provided for
your loved ones during the meeting.
Penny Social – the Amer. Legion Post
on Lakes Rd. in Greenwood Lake on Sun.,
Sept. 25. Doors open at 1 p.m. & calling
starts at 2 p.m. Food & refreshment available.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24
Annual Fall Festival Craft & Bake
Sale – Goshen Christian School, Rte. 17A,
Sept. 24, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Games, prizes,
inflatable rides, food, produce, Dutch
items, holiday gifts, yard sale and more.
For information: 294-6365.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 26
Jewish Women’s Circle Concert –
Evening of concert, inspiration and rejuvenation, at the home of Shahla Gorovoy,
178 Pine Rd., Monroe, Sept. 26, 7:30 p.m.
Fee: $12; sponsor: $36. Call Chana (7822770) or information and directions.
"An Evening Filled With Stars" –
Hosted by Winslow Therapeutic Center,
Sept. 24. Reception and silent auction at
6:30 p.m.; dinner and a program at 7:30
p.m.; followed with entertainment and
dancing. Cost: $90 per person; tickets are
limited. For information, call 986-6686.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 29
Blood Drive – Hosted by St. Anthony
Community Hospital, Maple Ave.,
Warwick, Sept. 29, 2 – 7 p.m. For information call 294-3362.
Afternoon Series – Warwick Valley
Winery, Little York Road, Sept. 17, 2 – 5
p.m.; www.wvwinery.com for information. Steve Vecchiotti – Blue Grass
Americana.
Free Family Fun Day – Warwick
United Methodist Church, Forester Ave.,
Sept. 17, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. The community
is invited for fun, games and food.
Independent/Foreign Film – "A Very
Long Engagement," starring Audrey Tatou
at the Warwick Community Center on
Sat., Sept. 17 at 8 p.m. Donation: $5
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18
Community Gathering – Hosted by
the Bellvale United Methodist Church,
Bellvale Lakes Rd., Sept. 18, 1 – 3 p.m.
Refreshments and games. Free event. Call
986-1603 for information.
Afternoon Series – Warwick Valley
Winery, Little York Road, Sept. 18, 2 – 5
p.m.; www.wvwinery.com for information. Peter Karp – Classic Rock.
Rabies Clinic – Warwick Valley
Humane Society, 48 Public Works Dr., off
Kings Hwy on Sun., Sept. 18, 9 – 11 a.m.
All cats and dogs must be restrained on
leashes or in carriers. Cost: $8 per pet.
Call 986-2473.
Afternoon Series – Warwick Valley
Winery, Little York Road, Sept. 24, 2 – 5
p.m.; www.wvwinery.com for information. Chip Robertson – Folk, Blues.
Five-hour Pre-licensing Course
required for NYS Driver license applicants, Sept. 24, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., Warwick
Town Hall (front entrance), Kings Hwy.
Cost: $30. Enrollees must hold a NYS
Learners Permit before registering. To register call George Arnott 469-9482.
Defensive Driving Class – Sat., Sept.
24, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Warwick Town Hall
(front entrance), Kings Hwy. Cost: $39. To
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25
Afternoon Series – Warwick Valley
Winery, Little York Road, Sept. 25, 2 – 5
p.m.; www.wvwinery.com for information. Larry Amato – Fingerstyle Folk.
Defensive Driving Class – Thurs.,
Sept. 29, 5-10 p.m., American Legion,
Forester Ave. (side entrance). Cost: $39. To
register call George Arnott 469-9482.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30
Community Dinner - Congregation
B’nai Torah of Greenwood Lake following
Shabbat Services on Fri., Sept. 30 to honor
Sheri & Mayer Fistal. For tickets call 477-2130.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19
Murder Mystery Dinner Fundraiser
– Sponsored by Senior Girl Scout Troop,
Italian Villa Restaurant, Oct. 19. Tickets:
$35 includes dinner, soft drinks, dessert
and chances on door prizes. For information, call 987-8794.
The youth of Warwick are welcome to submit artwork in cartoon form to The Warwick Valley Dispatch, as a way to encourage young people to share their thoughts
and feelings about what is happening in their life. Or, simply just let us know about something you think is funny.
Be expressive and have fun! Anyone interested should call the editor, Jennifer O’Connor at 986-2216 or email: [email protected].
Brooke Jacks
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Rt. 94 Warwick
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WARWICK VALLEY DISPATCH, SEPTEMBER 14, 2005
Leadership has its responsibilities.
It means being a primary source for comprehensive, quality healthcare
delivered through a unique blend of high technology and the most
qualified doctors, nurses and technicians.
It requires the capabilities, skill and vision to consistently offer the
finest continuum of care - from birth to end of life and a range of essential
medical and surgical services in between.
It is being the lifeblood of our community’s healthcare needs with the many vital services
and facilities on our Warwick campus including: Mount Alverno Center Adult/Assisted Living
Residence, Schervier Pavilion skilled nursing facility, Day-At-A-Time adult day care, and the
Hudson Valley region's newest state-of-the-art digital imaging center.
It’s why for 130,000 people in Orange County, New York and northern Passaic and Sussex
Counties in New Jersey, St. Anthony Community Hospital is more than a hospital, we are
neighbors - for life.
TECHNOLOGY
STRENGTH
CARE
LEADERSHIP