`Taste Of Warwick` Promotes Local Restaurants
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`Taste Of Warwick` Promotes Local Restaurants
O F F I C I A L N E W S PA P E R : Town of Warwick Village of Warwick Warwick Valley Central School District Village of Florida Florida Union Free School District Albert Wisner Public Library Warwick Fire District Florida Fire District Pine Island Fire District The Warwick Little League V O LU M E 1 2 1 , N U M B E R 1 6 WA R W I C K , N E W YO R K , W E D N E S D AY, S E P T E M B E R 2 1 , 2 0 0 5 50¢ ‘Taste Of Warwick’ Promotes Local Restaurants By Nancy Owen Wonderful food, great music, beautiful weather and wine combined to make this year’s “Taste of Warwick” hosted by the Warwick Valley Winery and Distillery one of the best ever. Unlike the same-named event held this spring by St. Stephens, the ‘Taste of Warwick’ held Sept. 13 at the Winery and run by the Chamber of Commerce, is designed to promote local restaurants and food markets. According to Linda Glohs of the Chamber, this evening gives local chefs a chance to “get out of their kitchens, talk to other chefs in the area, and exchange ideas.” This year’s focus was on the use of local produce so a lot of the food offered the more than 250 ticket-buying guests utilized beets, carrots, melons, squash, peaches, and of course, heirloom tomatoes. The chef from the Crystal Inn thanked the Scheuermann’s Farm and Pennings Market for the fruits and vegetables he uses in his recipes. Cheryl Rogowski served a wonderful melon soup, and a green-tomato chutney from produce she grows on their farm in Pine Island. The food served, by all the participants, was naturally of gourmet quality. There was a total of 11 dinner providers (including Bobolink Dairy, Crystal Inn, Iron Forge Inn, Janet’s Quality Baked Goods, Landmark Inn, Pamela’s Traveling Feast, Quaker Creek, The W. Rogowski Farm, Spring St. Market, Tokyo Plum House, and last but certainly not least, Zana D). Wine was provided by Peck’s and the Warwick Valley Winery included tasting their various wines in the tasting room. Four dessert tables were well received by the diners (Bellvale Farms Creamery, Dairy Swirl, Janet’s Quality Baked Goods and Jean-Claude’s Patisserie & Dessert Café) and appreciated by the restaurants because they were relieved of this additional burden. This year’s sponsors were Gilsenan Designs, Newhard’s and US Preferred Realty. Corwin’s Florist, General’s Garden, Grammy’s Garden and Scheuermann Farm and Greenhouses provided lovely floral displays while Ochs Orchard contributed some produce for display on the tables. Ms. Glohs informed The Dispatch, “that while this is not a fundraiser, the Chamber plans to contribute a portion of their profits to the Hurricane Katerina relief efforts.” Cheryl Rogowski serves some cold melon soup to a guest while a whole display of local produce surrounds her. Michael DeMartino from the Landmark readies his beet and duck dishes. The chef from the Crystal Inn uses a French press to infuse herbs in his consommé. WVHS Student Hits High Note Peter Cody Fiduccia Entered As Second Class Matter Warwick, N.Y. 10990 Publication No.666800 For Warwick Valley High School (WVHS) junior Peter Cody Fiduccia, singing opera and playing classical piano has been a burning desire as long as he can remember. Earlier this year, Peter tried out and was accepted into the Manhattan School of Music’s Pre-College Music Program for operatic voice study. Last week, Peter was the only WVHS chorus student to receive a letter from Dean Ekber, Chorus Chairperson for the New York State School Music Association’s (NYSSMA). The letter began - “Congratulations! You have been selected as a member of the 2005 Conference All-State Mixed Chorus.” Peter will sing at the festival as a Baritone member of the mixed-chorus. He is among a select group of music students in the state to receive this honor. “I’m excited and proud to have been selected and I plan to represent my school and the community of Warwick in a positive way during the NYSSMA conference,” said Peter. His fellow WVHS student, Michelle Van Tieghem, a junior at the high school, also received a similar letter from Dean Ekber. Van Tieghem was the only WVHS band member invited to the All-State Festival. During the festival, she will be playing clarinet in the Symphonic Band. On Aug. 22, approximately several hundred students from all corners of New York State were notified that they were selected to participate in the 2005 NYSSMA Conference All-State music groups. How does NYSSMA select these students? This seems like a simple question. However, the answer is complex. The All-State experience begins with a music educator, in Fiduccia’s case, that is Mrs. Lois Heller, Director of Music at WVHS. Students and accompanists spend countless hours preparing a NYSSMA Level VI solo which must be selected from repertoire lists in the current manual. Last spring, over 6,500 sophomores and juniors from across the state of New York prepared for All-State evaluations in the hope of being selected. New York State is divided into 15 regional zones by NYSSMA. These zones represent geographic areas within the state and also take into account the student populations within these zones. Last year, 43 All-State audition sites were scheduled in schools throughout the state. The All-State selection “process” begins with the solo being evaluated by a NYSSMA Certified All-State adjudicator at one of these designated sites. All-State adjudicators are responsible for evaluating every All-State solo of the same instrument or voice part. At the conclusion of the festival, the All-State adjudicators create a rank ordered proficiency list of all students being recommended. Every student who earns a score of 98-100 must be recommended. The “process” continues with the adjudicator ranking every recommended student by score first, with the 100's ahead of the 99's etc. If there are multiple students with the same qualifying score, the adjudicator must list those students in a proficiency order based on his or her evaluation continued on page 10 2 WARWICK VALLEY DISPATCH, SEPTEMBER 21, 2005 School Board Meeting Tries To Set A Positive Note By Nancy Owen The regular Warwick School Board meeting on Mon., Sept.12, began on a positive note with commendations being presented to two long-time employees of the district who are retiring - Lawrence Kane, teacher of social studies for 36.5 years, and Dorothy Goydich, school monitor for 20. Superintendent Dr. Joseph Natale, in his final term, reported that the first day of school ran smoothly and that enrollment projections came in as expected. The kindergarten classes in all schools have enrollments of 20-21 students. The teachers were provided “in-service training” in the elementary and middle schools. The high school staff also spent some time in meetings about change. Dr. Natale then reported on fuel cost concerns. “If fuel costs continue at their present rate we will have a $65,000 short-fall by January over that budgeted for this entire year,” stated Natale. Discussion ensued about further cutting funds for field trips and sports busses, decreasing the temperature in the buildings (and putting on a sweater), etc. Heating the buildings is bounced between oil and natural gas depending on the cost of each fuel. Dr. Natale also said they will make sure all lights and computers are off at the end of each day. Paul Caskey and Colleen Johnson asked that the superintendent keep the board apprised of the need for any big changes. Routine approval of staff hirings and retirings took a short time as did the approval of a new contract for district staff. The Dispatch was unable to reach Dr. Natale as to contract details. It was reported that re-interviews are scheduled for eight semi-finalists in the superintendent search and they hope to have three finalists for second interviews. The aim is to have a new superintendent selected by the end of Oct. 2005 so they have a chance to overlap the tenure of Natale. Colleen Johnson reported on the Orange County School Board meeting. They will offer a required course on fiscal responsibility of school board members, 12/3/05. It is required, this year, of new school board members and will be required of all members 2006. She suggested they all take it this year since the cost is reimbursable and it’s a flat rate for the district. Administrators are welcome also. And speaking of the budget, the parameters for next year’s budget will be set at the regularly scheduled meeting on Mon., Oct. 17. Bill Fullerton, during comments from residents, questioned the “moral integrity” of the administration and asked about the “accountability to the taxpayer.” Up until 2002, board members received a quarterly line item statement showing where the monies were being spent—“this is no longer so,” said Fullerton. He also raised the issue of underutilized school busses at the high school level. He suggested that a parking fee be charged high school students which would either encourage more students to take the bus or at least cover the added expense. Tracey Brucker, a Pine Island parent who has withdrawn her children from the public schools so they can attend the same school, and other Pine Island parents questioned Dr. Natale about the enrollment in Park Ave.’s second grades. Dr. Natale stated that the average was 25 students. A heated discussion of the issue ensued because no individual class figures were provided. At the conclusion of the meeting, Ms. Brucker told The Dispatch that the kindergarten parents who wanted their children to stay at Pine Island had informed the administration that they would prefer 27 students in the kindergarten class for one year, at their ‘home school,’ rather than transporting them to Park Avenue School. The parents were told the district would not allow any class to reach an enrollment of 27 students. These same parents have been informed by a teacher in the school that there are 27 students in one of the second grade classes. The Pine Island parents and others plan to attend the next regular meeting on Mon. Oct. 17 at the High School Medial Center at 7:30 p.m. Warwick Police Blotter Edward R. Strobl, 44, of Warwick was arrested and charged with Driving While Intoxicated and Driving While Intoxicated over .08% following an incident on Jersey Ave. He was released to reappear in Town Court. September 2 Richard A. Pennings, 21, of Warwick was arrested and charged with Aggravated Unlicensed Operation 3rd and Operating a Motor Vehicle with a Suspended Registration following an incident on Wawayanda Rd. He was released to reappear in Town Court. September 7 James Johnson, 31, of Harris, NY was arrested and charged with Grand Larceny 4th following an incident on Greenview Lane. He was arraigned by Hon. Farina and released on $500 bail to reappear in Town Court. Kenneth Roman, 22, of Middletown was arrested and charged with Grand Larceny 4th following an incident on Homestead Village Dr. He was arraigned by Hon. Farina and remanded to the Orange County Jail in lieu of $1,000 bail. September 9 David B. Haurey, 40, of Wantage, NJ was arrested and charged with Littering following an incident on County Hwy 1. He was released to reappear in Town Court. September 3 Erik J. Bergman, 27, of Mahwah, NJ was arrested and charged with Driving While Ability Impaired by Drugs following an incident on State Hwy 17A. He was released to reappear in Town Court. Renee C. Kierzkowski, 30, of Monroe was arrested and charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 7th, Leaving the Scene of a Personal Injury Accident, and Driving While Impaired following an incident on Jersey Ave. She was arraigned by Hon. Barlet and released on $250 bail to reappear in Town Court. Gerardo T. Lopez, 35, of Goshen was arrested and charged with Aggravated Unlicensed Operation 3rd following and incident on County Hwy 1. He was released to reappear in Town Court. Anthony Presky, 27, of Pine Island was arrested and charged with Reckless Driving following an incident on Liberty Corners Rd. He was released to reappear in Town Court. A 20-year-old male from Warwick was arrested and charged with Operating a Motor Vehicle with a Suspended Registration following an incident on Maple Ave. He was released to reappear in Village Court. A 20-year-old male from Little Falls, NJ was arrested on a warrant charging Aggravated Unlicensed Operation 3rd. He was arraigned by Hon. Barlet and remanded to the Orange County Jail in lieu of $500 bail. September 4 Jacqueline N. Giampietro, 21, of Harriman, NY; an 18year-old female from Warwick; a 19-year-old male from Warwick; and a 16-year-old male from Warwick were arrested and charged with Trespass following an incident on River St. They were released to reappear in Village Court. September 10 Brian Wilson, 26, of Warwick was arrested and charged with Operating a Motor Vehicle with a Suspended Registration following an incident on Oakland Ave. He was released to reappear in Village Court. Brandon R. Masker, 22, of Warwick was arrested and charged with Aggravated Unlicensed Operation 3rd following and incident on Newport Bridge Rd. He was released on $50 bail to reappear in Town Court. September 5 Brian M. Ward, 23, of Greenwood Lake was arrested and charged with Driving While Intoxicated, Driving While Intoxicated over .08%, and Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 7th, following an incident on Lake Shore Dr. He was released to reappear in Town Court. September 12 David A. Simpson, 29, of Bloomingdale, NJ was arrested and charged with Aggravated Unlicensed Operation 3rd following an incident on Pulaski Hwy. He was released on $200 bail to reappear in Town Court. September 13 A 17-year-old male from Warwick was arrested and charged with Criminal Mischief 2nd and Criminal Mischief 3rd following an incident on Sanfordville Rd. He was released to reappear in Town Court. Joseph Degroat, 23, of Warwick was arrested and 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. 23. There have been many reports of fraudulent websites seeking donations so be sure that you donate to a legitimate organization. The deadline for applications for appointment to one of our service academies is Oct. 31, 2005. Please contact Congresswoman Sue Kelly’s office at 291-4100 and ask Candice Zimmerman for information. 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. 22 at 7:30 p.m. in the Warwick Town Hall, 132 Kings Highway. charged with Aggravated Unlicensed Operation 3rd following an incident on Third St. He was released to reappear in Village Court. September 14 Richard Stevens, 36, of Warwick was arrested and charged with Unlawful Possession of Marijuana following an incident on Jones Rd. He was released to reappear in Town Court. September 16 Robert J. Memoly, 21, of Warwick was arrested and charged with Robbery and Aggravated Harassment 2nd following an incident on Ronald Reagan Blvd. He was released on $500 bail to reappear in Town Court. September 18 Peter Shoenberger, 21, of Warwick was arrested and charged with Driving While Intoxicated and Driving While Intoxicated over .08% following an incident on Katlyn Court. He was processed and released to reappear in Town Court. James W. Beck, 23, of Pine Island was arrested and charged with Unreasonable Noise following an incident on Hawthorne Ave. He was released on $50 bail to reappear in Village Court. WARWICK VALLEY DISPATCH, SEPTEMBER 21, 2005 Warwick Businesses Support Hurricane Katrina Survivors Beads of Hope! Beads of Healing! The Warwick Valley Merchants Guild and The Warwick Independent Business Alliance (IBA) are teaming up to sponsor a special fiveweek fund-raising effort entitled, “Save the Spirit of Mardi Gras,” benefiting Gulf Coast survivors of Hurricane Katrina. The event is being co-chaired by Carol Bartnowski, owner of The Ink Well, and Sue Loughren, owner of The Toy Chest, with coordination by Jane Gyulavary, owner of Celebrations Extraordinaire and Barbara Laurence, president of The Warwick Valley Merchant’s Guild. Participating Warwick merchants and businesses will receive a jar decorated with a Mardi Gras mask and Mardi Gras beads and will be accepting donations of any amount. Donors will receive Mardi Gras beads which merchants hope they wear in support of the effort. The fundraiser kicked-off on Mon., Sept. 12, and will culminate in a Mardi Gras style jazz celebration on Railroad Avenue, Sun., Oct. 16. Funds will be collected weekly from local businesses and deposited in a designated bank account. Cash or checks made out to the American Red Cross are being accepted. For more information, call Jane Gyulavary at 9880580, or call the Merchants Guild Hotline at 987-7600. Assemblywoman Rabbitt Loves Her Job By Scott Webber Annie Rabbitt loves her job in which she represents some 125,000 people in the New York State Assembly in Albany, after a meteoric six-year rise from being a housewife in Greenwood Lake. Back in 1999, Rabbitt was elected president of the Greenwood Lake Chamber of Commerce by a margin of one vote. That one vote convinced her she could go places in politics and that she did. That same year she was appointed to fill a vacancy on the Greenwood Lake Village Board. Two years later she won election to the Warwick Town Board and then last November won her seat in the State Legislature in Albany. Now 44, Annie Rabbitt has her children in college and, now, can devote her time to public service. “I am the American dream,” she said in her Goshen office last week, “I came from a modest background, married young, successfully managed O’Hare’s Pub business in Greenwood Lake.” Now she lives that fast Albany pace, as she calls it. The key to it is being able to manage your time and “get around quick,” she went on, noting that she might have a breakfast at the Governor’s mansion and then have to be at an appointment back at the State Office Building in 15 minutes. She seems to thrive on it. She finds that it pays to “play the game” in Albany, “that by going along you get along” and can accomplish things regardless of political differences. As a Republican she is a member of the minority part in the Assembly, which is controlled by Democratic Speaker Sheldon Silver of New York City. About the Republican controlled State Senate voting to suspend four percent of the sales tax on gasoline to lower the costs at the fuel pump, Rabbitt says that it will go nowhere without the State Assembly concurring. As of last week, she knew of no plans to convene the Assembly to do this. If passed by the Legislature, it would save consumers more than $216.4 million in fuel taxes if the levy were to be suspended until the end of this year. Local governments could also suspend their share of the tax, increasing the savings to motorists. Her state job has put 40,000 miles on her car since January, Rabbitt noted. Also since January, Rabbitt has come up with $27,000 in state funds for Warwick. This includes $6,000 toward the new Senior Center at Town Hall; $5,000 to the Albert Wisner Public Library; and another $500 towards the summer reading program. The Village of Warwick got $10,000 for fencing at the South Street Park, while the Warwick VFW got $1,500, and the Warwick Little League received $1,000. Lastly, the Warwick Police Department received $3,000 from the state. Can the state do anything to help Greenwood Lake get its own high school? Rabbitt said the next move has to come from the Greenwood Lake School Board who must request her help and that of State Senator Thomas Morahan. They must have this request in writing before they can do anything. She is concerned over the coming of new voting machines; while designed to make voting easier for senior citizens, it will also record in the back how everyone voted. Each registrant is given a number by the election clerks before they enter the machine. How that number voted will be recorded in the machine. “I’m afraid that our rights to secrecy in the voting machine are being taken away,” Rabbitt observed, “the public should be aware of this.” Her office handles many requests for help. One recently was about the coming construction work on Route 17A and how it might affect things like Applefest. Her office contacted the State Department of Transportation, who said that this work will be done during the less traveled daytime hours from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Monday through Friday in the middle of October. Another came from CVS Pharmacy in Warwick, which wants to set up a senior citizen bench near the store, which is in the Village’s Historic District. Though not a state matter, Rabbitt’s office contacted the Warwick Village Hall. No permit is needed, but they should check with the Historic Board for guidance. “I love it, I like people, I am proof that one person can make a difference,” Rabbitt concluded. “If you have a positive attitude you can do anything.” 3 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. Call 1-800-helpnow or go to NYRedCross.org. Recently both the Times Herald Record and the Warwick Advertiser wrote articles on the Village’s truck leasing issue. It was reported that the Attorney General’s Office was called to review the matter. In fact the State Comptroller’s Office was called for an opinion. Their legal counsel felt this was not a grievous error and was correctible. They were also impressed that the Board was being thorough in dealing with the issue. Congratulations to Bob Fabrizio, who has been named Orange County Legion’s, Legionnaire of the Year. Bob was Past Commander of Warwick Post 214 and the Orange County American Legion Committee. This coming weekend is the Annual Warwick Valley Artist’s Tour. Admission is $10 a ticket, which gives you the opportunity to visit the studios of some of our most creative men and women. Maps are available at The Bookstore, Port of Call and Newhards. A new store “BiNK” on Railroad Avenue has opened its doors. This lovely addition to our business district offers beautiful and useful items for babies and new moms. We wish them success. There is an available position on the Village’s Zoning Board of Appeals. Anyone interested please write to: Mayor Michael Newhard, Post Office Box 369, Warwick, NY 10990. There will be a work session on Mon., Sept. 26, at 7 p.m. The subjects of the session are: Red Swan Inn and The Bon Secour addition. 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. RE-ELECT PETER BARLET Warwick Town Justice Paid for by Friends of Peter Barlet at The Eclectic Eye 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. Work Session for SACH & Red Swan Projects The Board of Trustees of the Village of Warwick will hold a Work Session on Mon., Sept. 26, at 7 p.m. in Village Hall, 77 Main Street, Warwick to discuss St. Anthony’s Hospital and the Red Swan Inn Projects. The public is invited to attend. gifts asian antiques odds & ends furnitures & more... 18 Railroad Ave. Warwick, NY 10990 845-986-5520 4 WARWICK VALLEY DISPATCH, SEPTEMBER 21, 2005 Letters to the Editor Publisher Min Jae Hong Editor-in-Chief Jennifer O’Connor Managing Editor Marion Moraski Art Director Nancy Bree Garrett Advertising Lon Tytell Editorial Assistants Evelyn Lord Reporters Scott Webber Katie Bisaro Colleen McAvey Nancy Owen Eileen Patterson Lisa Rice Press Dave DeWitt Evelyn Card President Eugene Wright The Warwick Valley Dispatch has been your hometown newspaper since 1885 and is the only newspaper printed in the Town of Warwick. The Dispatch is the official paper for the Town of Warwick; Villages of Warwick and Florida; the Warwick Valley Central School District; the Florida Union Free School District; Warwick, Pine Island and Florida Fire District; Albert Wisner Public Library and the Florida Public Library. Visit our website: www.wvdispatch.com. 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To subscribe to the Dispatch, call 986-2216 or mail a check to The Warwick Valley Dispatch, P.O. Box 594, Warwick, N.Y. 10990. Publishing Information The Warwick Valley Dispatch (USP # 666800), located at 2 Oakland Ave., Warwick, N.Y., is published weekly on Wednesday. George F. Ketchum founded the Warwick Valley Dispatch in 1885. The Dispatch has been published and edited by Mr. Ketchum and Miss Florence L. Ketchum; by Eugene and Betty Jane Wright; and at the present by E. F. Wright and Min Jae Hong. Second-class postage is paid at Warwick, N.Y. Postmaster: send address changes to The Warwick Valley Dispatch, P.O. Box 594, Guidelines for Effective Letters Everyone has a right to express an honest opinion, but we would like to remind readers of a few simple rules for writing effective letters. Less is more! The shorter your letter the more likely it is to be read. Civility is more persuasive than invectiveness. That is, honey catches more flies than vinegar. When you read a letter that angers you or that you disagree with, we warmly encourage you to write a response following the guidelines suggested above. Our pages are always open to lively debate, but play fair. Warwickians Give Overwhelmingly to Hurricane Victims Editor, I would like to thank all the residents and businesses of the Town of Warwick that contributed to Hurricane Katrina victims. With only four days notice, the residents contributed an enormous amount of valuable supplies needed by the residents of Franklinton, Louisiana. The supplies left the Town of Warwick and connected with the tractor trailer in New Hampton bound for Franklinton, LA. It demonstrates the overwhelming caring and giving of the residents of the Town of Warwick. JAMES GERSTNER DEPUTY SUPERVISOR Why Did It Happen? One Reason Editor, In the past four years we have been hit by two disasters. One was the first act of war in the mainland USA since the Civil War, 9-ll. The second has been the disastrous Hurricane Katrina which wiped out the Louisiana and Mississippi area along the Gulf Coast. The Bible teaches us that there is a God in the heavens who rules in the affairs of men. It says He is a real person. Since the 1950’s there are people in this country who have worked to erase Him and His Name from our society. Now they want to take “one nation under God” out of our Pledge of Allegiance.” It seems if we can get rid of God then we don’t have to worry about facing Him in the future. History records how nations who have rejected God have been destroyed. We will be on His list if we don’t change our ways. Our churches should have been filled after 9-11. For a few days it worked but then we went back to normal – church as usual. Now Katrina – we are becoming a nation of refugees. Will California who is on a fault line be next? The Hudson River Valley is on a fault line – New York City? How much does it take? Years ago God gave us His formula in II Chronicles 7:14 – “If My people who are called by Name, shall humble themselves and pray, turn from their wicked ways, I will hear from heaven, forgive their sins and heal their land.” We can’t tell God to get lost. SCOTT WEBBER Car Repair Shop Offers Fair Prices Editor, Yesterday, we may have called you Frank Petrucci and Country Chevrolet. Today, we call you a sincere friend. In the spirit of your father, God Bless Him...we can see that the Petrucci Family and Country Chevrolet Family have hearts of gold! We called Frank at the last minute and was hoping that his business could accommodate us for a last minute check of our vehicle and a repair at a reasonable and affordable fashion. We were upset hearing the high cost at other places for the repair that we needed. My husband resigned the fact that we would have no repair or a partial repair in order to keep the cost down. It would have not been the right repair. With the high cost of heating a home, gas prices at the pump and soaring utility bills...we were hoping for a very fair and reasonable quote for the repair our vehicle needed and some moral support perhaps. We got more than we bargained for at that. Not only did Frank take the time to listen and care. He promptly got us a price from his qualified service team and stood by it. While others may have started high up for us to reach and stretch our family’s pocket, Frank Petrucci and Country Chevrolet understood the value of a loyal customer and the true value of friendship. While others said no, we cannot help you out today (sorry) and offered us a mere discount. They were unyielding and did not budge until they heard of the very reasonable price that you offered us for the same repair. By then, it was just too late to do business! Needless to say, misinformation and gratuitous insult will not survive the editor’s pen. All letters should be approximately 400 words or less due to space limitations. Letters must be signed with full name and contain a telephone number for verification purposes. Anonymous or unsigned letters will not be published. Letters may be edited for length and style. The deadline for sending letters is 12 noon on Mondays. Letters may be mailed to the Warwick Valley Dispatch, P.O. Box 594, Warwick, NY 10990, or faxed to 987-1180. Letters may also be emailed to: [email protected] While others were seeing how much a repair could cost our family, Frank Petrucci and the Country Chevrolet Family offered us a warm and welcome YES! We can do the repair for you and gave us a price we could live with! While others would not listen to our needs and saw there was money to be made...Bill at Country Chevrolet's Service Department took the time to listen and see how he could help a friend and customer! We are so very grateful! ANTHONY & LORRAINE PORTELLI Who is Paying the Bill? Editor, Just out of curiosity, who is paying for the installation of electricity in the municipal lot? Are the taxpayers getting the honor of paying the bill for this? Who authorized the funding for this? Was this brought up at the village budget meeting? Can all the village residents plug in and use it anytime we want to? Will the bill for the electricity be put on the shoulders of the taxpayers? Whatever happened to doing things to cut costs and cut taxes instead of finding ways to add to our budget deficit? Do we need to micromanage our local government? When was this all approved? JOANNE PASCAL 5K Walk Raises $95,000 for the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation Editor, On Sun., Sept. 18, we helped raise money and awareness in the fight to find a cure for Juvenile Diabetes. St. Stephen Parish Nurse Program along with Bon Secour Charity (includes both Bon Secour Hospital in Port Jervis and St. Anthony Community Hospital) helped to raise $95,000. That was more than what was raised last year. Thank you to all that walked and/or helped raise money! A beautiful day was given to us, and one of the most beautiful things was the variation in our group. We saw Cheryl and Linda's little ones in strollers and the older ones trying to stay fit even after stopping smoking! Another treasure was our teens, including our speedster Graham. To see so many teens give up their time is a gift in itself, so hats off to them and their families their faith and generosity is inspirational! DONNA KEARNS Congratulates Everyone Who Was Involved In Annual ‘Taste of Warwick’ Editor, As a business owner here in Warwick for the past three and one-half years and a resident for over 20 years, I have had the opportunity to be involved in many events, either directly or indirectly. Last evening, I experienced for the first time from the other side of the table the annual Taste of Warwick, an event sponsored b the Warwick Valley Chamber of Commerce that brings together local restaurants, farms, gourmet shops and caterers featuring a sampling of their fine cuisine. Having myself been a three-time participant, I decided this year for a variety of reasons to attend rather than participate. I am glad I did because it gave me a renewed appreciation for what a wonderful evening this is. Tasting all the delicious food under the tent in the beautiful setting of the Warwick Valley Winery, and acknowledging how much hard work and dedication it takes to pull it off, I can only sit back and congratulate all involved. For those of you who have never attended, I suggest you put it on your calendar now for next September. I also thank all the local businesses who so graciously donated their time and talents to make this a success. PATRICIA FLYNN OWNER OF LA PETITE CUISINE WARWICK VALLEY DISPATCH, SEPTEMBER 21, 2005 Literacy Volunteers of Orange County Need Your Help Editor, Literacy Volunteers of Western Orange County, Inc. (LVWOC) needs more people willing and able to donate some of their time to the many students waiting for a teacher. Would you consider becoming a trained English tutor this fall? The mission of LVWOC is to improve lives through literacy. Those who understand and speak English are taught to read and write the language. Speakers of other languages are taught to understand, speak, read and write in English. LVWOC's fall workshop includes ten hours of meeting time and several hours of home preparation. Orientation will be held on Mon., Oct. 17 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the LVWOC office in Southwinds at 70 Fulton Street in Middletown. The Literacy Conference will be held in the Polais Room in Southwinds on Sat., Nov. 5 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with continental breakfast and lunch provided, and Sun., Nov. 6 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. with lunch provided. To receive registration materials, call 341-5460 or E-mail [email protected] giving your name and mailing address. If you can read, you can teach someone else how to read. TONY HOUSTON LITERACY VOLUNTEER Thanks Voters for their Overwhelming Support Editor, I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Republican Voters in District 31 for their overwhelming support in electing me their Committeeman. As your Committeeman, be assured that I will work hard representing our fine district. As always, feel free to contact me with your suggestions, needs and concerns. Together we can make District 31’s voice heard. 5 Correction In The Dispatch article, “An Accident Waiting to Happen,” Howard Shapiro, the original owner of the property, contributed $60,000 to fund the construction of the sidewalks. The Dispatch regrets the error. School District Will Practice Emergency Management Plan Oct. 3 As a result of the injury and tragic loss of life to several Orange County children, which occurred during severe weather conditions, the Commissioner of Education has mandated that all schools in the state develop an Emergency Management Plan and participate in an Early Dismissal Drill on an annual basis. The Warwick Valley Central School District has scheduled its annual test of the Early Dismissal Drill for Mon., Oct. 3. All pupils will be released fifteen (15) minutes earlier than their normally scheduled time in order to test the early dismissal response of the District’s Emergency Management Plan. The P.M. Section of the before/after school care programs will not be in session on this day. Please make appropriate arrangements for the early arrival of your children as a result of this drill. ANTHONY PORTELLI Air Cannons Editor, It’s another beautiful day in Warwick. The kind we all moved here for. Unfortunately, I have to listen to an air cannon blasting away several times a minute from seven in the morning till seven at night. I took a walk recently past Mt. Elverno. I passed a fellow who was new to the area. He asked if they were having a civil war reenactment up on the hill. An air cannon in a residential area just doesn't make any sense. The winery's cannon does bother its neighbors. RALPH WOLCKENHAUER Do you have a local news story you would like to report? Contact The Dispatch editorial offices at 986-2216, or email: [email protected] You know you should quit. But how is the hard part. Have you tried to quit without success? Are you embarrassed about your smoking? Has your doctor told you to quit? Do you have health problems related to smoking? Make quitting easier by calling St. Anthony Community Hospital’s Volunteers & employees of the Warwick Town Hall gathered supplies for victims of Hurricane Katrina, which were collected at the Town Hall. The supplies were then loaded on a truck that delivered the items to senior citizens devastated by the hurricane. por tfolio ~ full list of ser vices 7 West Street, Warwick, NY 10990 t. 845-986-1989 f. 845-981-7004 [email protected] Web Design · Multimedia Graphics www.bozarts.com TOBACCO DEPENDENCY TREATMENT PROGRAM Eight Week Support Program: Sept 27, Oct 6, 11, 20, 27, Nov 3, 10 & 16, 7-8 8pm Fee for Eight Week Program: $200. Space limited. Greenbrier Room, Mount Alverno Center, 20 Grand St, Warwick, NY Private 1-1 1/2 hour interview for Program eligibility. Appointment necessary for interview. Call 845-2 258-8 8199 ST. ANTHONY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL MOUNT ALVERNO CENTER - SCHERVIER PAVILION Bon Secours Charity Health System 15 Maple Avenue, Warwick, NY • www.StAnthonyCommunityHosp.org Bon Secours Charity Health System serves: Rockland, Orange, and Sullivan Counties in NY, Northern Bergen, Sussex and Passaic Counties in NJ and Pike County in PA and includes: Bon Secours Community Hospital Good Samaritan Hospital Good Samaritan Home Care Mount Alverno Center Adult Home Schervier Pavilion Nursing & Rehab Center St. Anthony Community Hospital 6 WARWICK VALLEY DISPATCH, SEPTEMBER 21, 2005 S.S. Seward Homecoming The community is invited to join the students, faculty and staff in celebrating Homecoming Week at S.S. Seward Institute the week of Sept. 19. The week will conclude with a float parade down Main Street on Sat., Sept. 24, begin- Ten Railroad Avenue Spanish & Italian Cuisine For Fine Food, a Warm Atmosphere and Good Cheer Specialty Pastas • Shrimp, Lobster Tails, Crabcakes Steaks • Veal • Chicken Dishes • Paella Daily Lunch & Dinner Specials Lunch Mon.-Fri. 11:30-2:30pm Dinner Mon.-Sat. 5:00-10:00pm Sun. 4:30-8:30pm Warwick, NY • (845) 986-1509 Village Market Deli Bakery Cafe Country Store 890 Route 17A Greenwood Lake, NY (845) 477-3678 ning at 10:30 a.m. Following the parade, the boys’ and girls’ soccer teams will face off against The Family School, with game times of 12 noon and 2 p.m. This year’s homecoming theme is “Music through the Ages,” as the float competition and High School dance will reflect. Friends of Arboretum The Friends of the Orange County Arboretum, Inc. will host a Harvest Festival, with honey harvesting, arts and crafts vendors and educational tours, Sept. 25 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the majestic grounds of the Arboretum. South Eastern Beekeepers Club will harvest honey from the on-site Arboretum beehives for the public to sample and purchase. Professional beekeepers will be on hand to discuss the importance of the honeybee to life and plants’ pollination and healthy lifestyles. Arts and craft vendors will be selling unique specialty items that will delight everyone’s fancy. Master Gardeners will be available to answer your most difficult horticultural questions and problems. Located in the Thomas Bull Memorial Park, Grove Street, off Route 416, Town of Hamptonburgh, the Arboretum features magnificent raised gardens, paved paths, a water feature and the impressive Sept. 11 Remembrance Walkway and Garden. This free event is in cooperation with the Orange County Department of Parks, Recreation and Conservation. For information or vendor registration, call Paula M. Gorton at 457-4902. Calling All Artists! A new feature of the annual Pine Island School Harvest Moon Family Fun Night (Fri., Oct. 14) will be an art show highlighting the beauty and bounty of our black dirt region. The focus will be on still life and landscapes of all mediums. We are seeking works by local artists, teachers and Warwick Valley students of all ages. Subjects should be suitable for family viewing. Artwork will be displayed throughout the halls and dining area of Pine Island Elementary School beginning the night of the Harvest Moon Festival and remain on display the month of October. Art should be dropped off at Pine Island School no later that Oct. 7 and should be mounted or framed ready for hanging. For more information or questions about how to register and about opening night festivities, call Kathy Dowden 988-5457, Mena Genetti 258-1348 or Principal Jane Hamburger at 987-3190. 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. Registration is being held for the Village of Florida’s basketball and cheerleading programs in the lobby of S.S. Seward High School on Thurs., Sept. 29 from 6 – 7 p.m. and Wed., Oct. 5 from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Registration forms will also be available at the Village Hall until Fri., Oct. 7. No forms will be accepted after Oct. 7. Boys and girls in grades three through eight who reside within the Florida Union Free School District are eligible to participate. The success of the youth recreation program is due to the efforts of volunteers and the committee. Volunteers are needed and appreciated. The next meeting of the Youth Recreation Committee will take place on Thurs., Sept. 29 at 7:30 p.m. at Village Hall. Florida Cares for Katrina Survivors, a community wide fundraising event, is scheduled for announcement at a press conference on Wed., Sept. 21 at 12 noon at the Florida Senior Citizens Center. The fundraising will culminate with a gathering on Oct. 23 at Walter Sturr Park from 12 noon to 5 p.m. with food and entertainment. More details to follow. School crossing guard John Dever requests that parents discontinue picking up or dropping off their children on North Main Street near the crosswalk to the high school. This practice not only puts the children’s safety at risk but also creates dangerous traffic conditions in general. Your cooperation in this very serious matter is appreciated. Gospel Explosion Concert The Union AME Church in Warwick, along with Rev. Mashona Davis, the Pastor of Union AME, is hosting its 2nd Gospel Explosion Concert. This concert will feature an exciting variety of spiritual Gospel Artists from all over the Tri State area. The event is Sat., Oct. 1, from 6 - 9 p.m. at the Paramount Theatre in Middletown. Seating is limited, so be sure to purchase tickets in advance for the hottest seats in town. Tickets are $25. For tickets, call 469-3686 or 986-8880. D.O.G. Dog Obedience Group Elizabeth Wood Canine Behavior Specialist Solves all Behavior Problems Immediate Results Guaranteed Dog Trains in Your Home at Your Convenience Training All Breeds - All Ages cell 551-427-5223 WARWICK Come in Oct. 1st COUNTRY DELI Bubba’s Big Bash Formerly Flowick Deli • Under New Management SOFT & HARD ICE CREAM Hot and Cold Platters Subs by the Foot From Small Gatherings to Large Events Call, Stop by, or Fax for Our Full Catering Menu Premium Cigars 583 Route 94 North, Warwick • 986-8800 Fax Your Orders Ahead for Prompt Delivery • Fax 986-8810 Mon-Fri 4:30am-7pm • Sat & Sun 5am-5pm Largest Selection of Boyds Bears in Area Bubba Ray Premiers $19.99 Quantities are Limited Refreshments served Natural Bath & Body Products • Boyd’s Bears Handpoured Soy Candles • Full Line of Country & Primitive Decor and much more! 845.469.5616 OPEN: Thurs.-Sun. 12-5 • 4 Romers Alley, Sugar Loaf, NY (Across the street from The Barnsider!) 24-Hour Customer Service WARWICK VALLEY DISPATCH, SEPTEMBER 21, 2005 7 Warwick Library Launches Membership Drive & Teams-Up With WIBA September is national “Library Card Sign-Up Month,” and in celebration, the Albert Wisner Public Library invites all members of the community who don’t yet have a library card, to come and sign-up for a free card and discover the vast array of resources and programming available through the library. It’s no coincidence that National Library Card Sign-up Month comes in September, when school is back in session. The American Library Association and the library remind parents that a library card is the most important school supply of all. Studies show that children who are read to in the home and who use the library perform better in school and are more likely to continue to use the library as a source of lifetime learning. “The Albert Wisner Public Library is one of Warwick’s best kept secrets,” said Rosemary Cooper, Library Director. “Our goal is to raise awareness in the community and remind all Warwick residents about their free access to the library’s many valuable resources and programming.” Currently the library has about 11,000 cardholders, almost half of the Warwick community. “What a testament to our community’s commitment to life-long learning if every eligible resident was a library cardholder,” said Cooper. As an added incentive, the library is pleased to announce that it has joined forces with the Warwick Independent Business Alliance, a grassroots organization of over 50 local independent business owners and community members committed to raising awareness of the value and importance of supporting local businesses. In the spirit of community support, during the month of October, all Albert Wisner Public Library cardholders will experience the benefits of being a card-carrying Warwick IBA member. Cardholders will receive discounts and incentives at participating local businesses; from Bed & Breakfasts to retail and professional services, restaurants to realtors, the Warwick IBA offers something for everyone in the community. “We are very pleased to be partnering with the Albert Wisner Public Library on this exciting new affinity program,” said Deborah Blomfield, co-chair of the organization. “It is exactly the reason we established an independent business association in Warwick to support one anoth- Teen Programs Galore at the Library The Albert Wisner Public Library announces its Fall line- up of programs and events for teens in the Warwick area. The Teen Advisory Board and the Library Teen Advisor Katy Glover invite Warwick teens to join them for one or all of the varied activities they have planned. All programs are for students living in the Warwick Valley Central School District grades six through 12 and require registration. Call 986-1047 to register. Game Night & Movie On Fri., Sept, 23, from 7 to 9 pm. teens can watch the anime movie “Steamboy” (PG-13) at the Warwick Valley Community Center. Part of the tri-library anime movie club! On Mon., Sept. 26, from 6:30 to 8pm. there will be a “Game Night.” No homework? Join others to play board games or cards. ‘Real Life’ Photos On Mon, Oct. 3, from 5:30 to 6 pm. – “Real Life Photo Collage - Teen Read Week” is Oct. 16—22 and the theme is “Get Real at Your Library.” Meet to pick up a disposable camera and take “REAL LIFE” pictures around Warwick. Drop your camera off on Thurs., Oct. 13. Meet again at the library on Mon., Oct. 17 to create a photo collage for display in the teen department. Teen Advisory Board Meeting On Mon., Oct. 3, 6:30 p.m. to 8 pm. there will be a Teen Advisory Board meeting. Join in planning programs and activities for teens. Open to all young adults grades six – 12, residing in the Warwick School District. Additional meetings are planned for Oct. 24, 6:30 - 8 p.m. and Nov. 7, 6:30 - 8 p.m. SAT Practice Test & Tips On Sat., Oct. 8, 9 a.m. - 1 pm. will be an SAT Practice Test at the Town Hall Senior Room. Need to get ready for the SAT? Warwick is hosting Nov. 5. Take a practice test and return to get your results and tips on how to do better on the real test. Space is limited. Book Talk, Movie & Pizza On Fri., Oct. 21, 6 - 9 pm. - Book Talk, Movie & Pizza! “Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen” (PG). Come share pizza and a discussion of the book by Dyan Sheldon at the Warwick Valley Community Center. Then watch the movie. Co-sponsored by the Library and the WVCC. Pick up books/register after Sept. 26 at the library. ‘Make A Purse,’ Anime Club & Urban Legends On Fri., Nov. 11, 2 - 3 pm. – “Make A Jean Purse.” Bring the bottom leg from a pair of jeans and create a handbag. Other materials supplied. On Mon., Nov. 14, 6:30 - 8 pm. and Sat., Nov. 19, 3 - 5 p.m. – Anime Club will continue watching the series, “The Last Exile.” On Mon., Nov. 21, 6:30 - 8 p.m. “Urban Legends: Fact or Fiction?” Come test your knowledge of Urban Legends. Can you decide what’s real on the internet? Yankees Fans Take the ‘Ultimate Road Trip’ to Warwick The Ultimate Road Trip, a YES network reality show that showcases the travel experiences of a group of Yankees fans traveling to every Yankee’s game this year, made their most recent destination Orange County. “What could be better than the Yankee Network visiting us? We made sure they had a good time so they would recommend us to their fans,” said Susan Cayea, Director of Orange County Tourism. The crew and contestants stayed at the historic Cromwell Manor Inn in Cornwall. “I had just as much fun as the cast,” said Jack Trowell, owner of the Inn. “It will be great seeing the Inn on television when the show is broadcast next week.” Trowell also guided the group to nearby Painter’s Tavern and Jones Farm. The next day, the group visited the picturesque “Black Dirt” region for a challenge at the Warwick Corn Maze. After sampling some local cuisine at The Quaker Creek Store, they arrived at Masker Orchards in Warwick for a second round of competition in apple picking. The program appeared on the YES Network at 7:30 p.m. on Sun., Sept. 18. The complete schedule can be found at www.yesnetwork.com. For more information on the sites that are featured in this episode, visit www.orangetourism.org. er in the community.” For a list of benefits and participating Warwick IBA businesses, stop by the library or log onto www.albertwisnerlibrary.org or www.warwickiba.org. All Warwick Valley School District residents are eligible for an Albert Wisner Public Library card. An application must be completed for every person wishing to borrow materials. One form of photo identification is required for all adult customers (age 16 and older) before a library card can be issued. Children under 16 years of age (9th grade) are eligible to receive a library card with the signature of a parent or guardian acknowledging responsibility for library materials checked out by the child. For more information on eligibility and how to get your free library card, visit or call the Albert Wisner Public Library at 986-1047, or log on to the library Web site for an application at www.albertwisnerlibrary.org. For more information on the Warwick IBA, visit www.warwickiba.org or contact [email protected] or call 986-4422. O.C. Citizens Foundation Seeks New President Harry Scherr III, Chairman of the Orange County Citizens Foundation, announces that the County-wide, non-partisan civic organization is seeking applicants for the position of Foundation President. The current President, Patricia Gilchrest, is retiring at the end of 2005. Candidates for this position should have excellent Interpersonal and Organizational skills and a broad knowledge of Orange County. Members of the Search Committee for the President’s position include Scherr, Chris Dunleavy, Lou Heimbach, Maggie Smith, Jim Moss, and Tom Weddell. Resumes may be submitted in several ways. By emailing: [email protected]; regular mail to: Harry Scherr III, Chairman, Orange County Citizens Foundation, 24 Sloane Road, Newburgh, NY 12550 or fax to: 845-795-2595. Powerful for your business The WVT Yellow Pages 82.9% of WVT surveyed* customers use the WVT Communications directory more than any other telephone book. It’s where your ad should be! Give your business some muscle! Call now to advertise 845-986-9990 YOUR LOCAL SOURCE FOR YELLOW PAGES In Print and Online *Ver-A-Fast survey completed the week of 7/25/05 8 WARWICK VALLEY DISPATCH, SEPTEMBER 21, 2005 Mindful Living Don’t Pull That Weed! It Could Cure What Ails You! By Connie Wehmeyer I know, it seems like I love those weeds – um, I mean Herbs! What is a weed? It’s a plant for which we don’t know the use. But look far enough ahead, or back into history, and eventually you’ll come across its use. (This is, you realize, how I explain my lawn to my neighbors). What with the dandelion, chamomile, lady’s mantle, red clover, plantago major, and other such plants gracing our gardens and lawns, we should rejoice! What is an herbalist? The career of herbalism has many facets. A few of the many various jobs in this industry include: growing herbs; writing herbal books; importing and packing herbs for others; wild-crafting (go out into fields and the woods to pick wild herbs) and making products; selling herbs retail; working on protecting endangered species of herbs; and consulting with clients who have illnesses then suggesting various herbs to help remedy their problems. Who Uses Herbs? Herbs are the first line of health care in a significant portion of the world’s countries. (Obviously, they are not used as much in the countries where the pharmaceutical companies have a strong hold on government agencies). Herbs come from all corners of the globe, for instance: Eastern herbs from China and other parts of Asia, South American herbs from the rainforests, Western herbs from Europe and North America, and Ayurvedic herbs from India. I find an increasing number of people that I meet are switching from pharmaceuticals to herbs, or even trying herbs first! Often they wish to avoid the high price of pharmaceuticals, or perhaps they know someone who died from taking a ‘simple’ painkiller, or they are concerned about the affect of pharmaceuticals on their liver. The reasons vary. Herbs, however, have many-faceted and one needs to be very aware of the properties and not just take herbs randomly. I Heard… Can people have problems from herbs? Sure. For instance: if they don’t use them properly; or, if they used the incorrect herb (or even species of herbs); if they overdose – either in an individual dose or take too much of some herbs over time; if they hear some ‘hype’ and don’t investigate if other herbs need to be taken simultaneously or avoided, or if certain pharmaceuticals should be avoided, and so on; or, if they don’t really consider what could be the outcome of the herbs’ properties – for instances if it increases circulation, it could affect blood pressure. In other words – if someone is not using common sense. 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Obviously, it is to the benefit of many powerful organizations if a single abuse of an herb can get a lot of publicity and perhaps get pulled from the market. We certainly hear those horror stories on TV and in the newspapers. But we don’t hear a lot about the 100,000+ people who die each year using prescription drugs as prescribed. Ever wonder why? Please note – I’m not against the use of some medications – they may be vital for life for many people. I’m against the overuse of them, especially for minor problems when a nontoxic herb can bring necessary relief. Many pharmaceuticals can cause severe side effects (see your local TV ads and listen to the scary things they say at the end.) What Problems Can Herbs Help? In my cross-reference list I am compiling I am now at over 200 uses for herbs. But some of the most notable things that herbs can help are high blood pressure, inability to conceive, systemic candida, diabetes, pain, mild depression, insomnia, colitis, ability to concentrate, low blood pressure, circulation, and many chronic conditions - when taken under the guidance of an experienced practicing herbalist. How Do You Use These Herbs? A few ways that herbs can be taken are as powders, in capsules, in tinctures, applied to the skin directly, and as teas. Some Useful Common Weeds – I Mean Herbs You’ve read my glowing references to dandelions, so today I’ll briefly describe another very handy plant that grows all over the yard – Plantago major (see picture). Had a sting or insect bite? Pick one of the Plantago major leaves. Squish it (usually by rolling it tightly in your fingers) until the leaf starts to discolor. Then put the leaf over the sting or bite. It helps to draw the pus from the sting out. (Obviously if you have a strong allergic reaction to stings – get your medicine or get to the doctor – the herbal cure may not work in time for you.) My husband has become the target of some small and very angry stinging bee-like insects that have taken up residence under our deck. He got stung 7 times in one week! When I suggested trying Plantago major, he liked askance at me, but was greatly relieved to find it worked! Two other common herbs, Chamomile and Lemon Balm, can be used as a tea and will have a calming and relaxing affect. Dandelion, the king of weeds (I mean herbs) has a diuretic and detoxifying affect. Peppermint is said to sooth upset stomachs. Some Herb Myths One of the myths that The Herb Quarterly addresses in their recent article was that you have to take an herb for weeks or months before it will work. I actually did think this when I first got involved with herbs. But some work quickly – even immediately. Some work slowly. A lot depends upon the particular herb, its quality, method of application, and what other herbs or things you may be taking. There’s a use for both types of processes – slow and fast. Another myth was that Echinacea stops having an effect after ten days. What they forgot to mention when they published this report, what that in the clinical study, they quit administering the Echinacea after five days. Well, that would certainly explain some things. "Plantago major." How To Learn About Herbs A great way to start learning about these powerful healing plants is through magazines, books, and classes. Obviously, The Herb Quarter is a favorite of mine. Some good books are anything by Rosemary Gladstar or Matthew Wood. A great book with wonderful pictures is “The Complete Book of Herbs” by Lesley Bremness (ISBN 0-67-81894-1). A classic is “The Green Pharmacy” by James Duke (ISBN 0-875-96-316-1). For instruction, Rosemary Gladstar (www.sagemountain.com) and David Winston (www.herbaltherapeutics.net) offer quality courses. The Open Center in New York City also periodically offers an excellent herbal program. Are There Herbalists In This Area? Some excellent consulting herbalists that I know in the area are Gene Ladd of Pleasantstone Farms (845-343-4040) in Liquidators Plaza in Middletown and Marguerite Dunne (845-534-8971). I also know there are many other herbalists in the area, but am not personally acquainted with them, so please check your local directory, health food store, or friends who may be able to give you the names and backgrounds of other local herbalists. Anyone I’ve left out, please contact me to give me your name and contact information, and perhaps an interview. In Summary So, readers, next time you are weeding your garden or mowing your lawn, watch that you don’t damage too many of those plants that could bring you amazing relief and health. Connie Wehmeyer is the owner of Subtle Energies Holistic Health Center in Chester, NY (located between Sugar Loaf and the Jiffy Stop on the way to Warwick). Connie is a NYS Licensed Massage Therapist practicing many bodywork modalities and a Certified Clinical Aromatherapist. She has over 650 hours of aromatherapy and Natural Perfumery training. She has been a Reiki Master for over 7 years and teaches Reiki classes through BOCES and also for private groups. If you have any questions about these articles or have something you wish to contribute (perhaps an interview), contact Connie at work at 845-469-7162. WARWICK VALLEY DISPATCH, SEPTEMBER 21, 2005 Christ Church Thrift Shop Offers Extended Hours & Bake Sale for Katrina Survivors Business Beat Liz’s Fine Jewelry Offers Customer Satisfaction By Lon Tytell Liz Kiczalis has owned Liz's Fine Jewelry on 17 Main Street, Warwick, for 12 years. It is a business she started from the ground up. She enjoys being creative. Educated in the jewelry business through the Gemological Institute of America, Liz prides herself on her ability to listen to her customer's needs. Her custom designs fit her discerning customer's expectations. Only the finest quality metals and stones are used. Liz provides excellent service to her The Silver Spoon is Coming - Liz Kiczalis shows a beautiful handmade and engraved solid, sterling silver baby cup, a new addition to her shop - Liz's Fine Jewelry. The Thrift Shop at Christ Church in Warwick Village has been a treasured fixture in the community for over 30 years. Each Saturday morning, the Thrift Shop doors open to a wide cross-section of customers from the region: bargain hunters, fashionistas, people and families in need, vintage clothing fans, neighbors and friends. The shop has consistently offered a superior array of high quality clothing, house wares, toys, and books in tiptop shape, at unbelievably low prices. It is one of Warwick’s open secrets that Christ Church Thrift shop is the place to go for fabulous finds. On Sat., Sept. 24, the Thrift Shop will reach out to a broader community by dedicating its proceeds that day to survivors of Hurricane Katrina. Shopping hours will be extended from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. In addition, customers no matter what their request is. No job is too small. Her clientele has grown tremendously over the years, drawing people from Manhattan, Connecticut, and Upstate NY. Customers are willing to travel long distances because they appreciate her workmanship. There is a large trust factor; even people who move away remain loyal to Liz due to her expert work. At a time when most people are complaining about their business, Liz's Fine Jewelry is still growing. Liz welcomes you to visit her Trunk Show of the complete line of Christopher designs, creator of the Crisscut diamond, on Sun., Oct. 2, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Before ending this interview, Liz shared this story. A woman paid all but $300 for a $5,000 diamond necklace. She wanted her husband to pay the remainder. When the husband came in to pay the $300 and picked up the necklace, he was thrilled with the bargain he got. His wife assured Liz her husband was clueless of the actual price and she was Family Health right. Seventh Annual Polonaise Ball The Hudson Valley Polonaise Society, Inc. is sponsoring its seventh Annual Polonaise Ball on Sun., Oct. 23 from 2 – 6 p.m. at Kuhl’s Highland House, Highland Avenue Extension in Middletown. The festivities will commence with a complete Prime Rib Dinner followed by dancing to the music of the popular Gene Mendalski & The G Men. Drawings for our Fabulous Fall Fund Raiser will also be held during the event. Tickets are $30 per person. Single tickets may be purchased, or entire tables may be reserved. Deadline for Reservations is Oct. 16. For more information and/or ticket reservations call Sue Wilk, Chairperson; at 258-9004 after 7 p.m. or by writing to: HVPS Polonaise Ball, P.O. Box 119, Florida, NY 10921-0119. 9 during the extended hours, a bake sale will be run on the grounds of the church at 50 South Street in the Village. Among the home baked goodies available for purchase will be fresh baked pies, cakes, muffins, cookies, and cheesecakes from the kitchens of the church’s many skilled bakers. All purchases will be earmarked for direct aid to those so desperately in need of help in the wake of Katrina. Christ Church invites everyone to stop by 50 South Street on Sat., Sept. 24, and enjoy some leisurely shopping and noshing, all to the cause of sending needed funds our brothers and sisters of the Gulf Coast. For additional information on the Thrift Shop and bake sale for Katrina evacuees, call the Christ Church office at: 986 – 3440. FREE or LOW-COST health coverage from Fidelis Care. Children under the age of 19 Plus, Child Health Plus and Medicaid are New York State-sponsored health insurance programs offered by Fidelis Care. Adults ages 19–64 • Choose your own network doctor or pediatrician • Quality care from hospitals and specialists • Emergency services, eye care, dental care and more Health insurance from Fidelis Care provides the benefits of quality healthcare, and the security of knowing your family is protected. So if you’re a New York State resident and don’t have health insurance, or need coverage for your child, call Fidelis Care today and see how we can help. Local Girl Scouts Are Helping Babies in the South Girl Scout Troops #197 and #361 from Warwick are putting together diaper bags filled with essential baby items, to send down south, to help out families in need. Please help out by donating any of the following items: diapers, wipes, ointment, formula, baby bottles, onesies (new or “gently used”) and diaper bags (new or “gently used”). The troops will fill diaper bags with your generous donations and send them down to help out the littlest ones (and their parents) left devastated by Hurricane Katrina. Drop-off boxes can be found at Sanfordville School, Park Ave. School, Kings Elementary School, Pine Island Elementary, St. Stephen’s Church, Toy Chest (Main St.), Warwick Post Office and BiNK (essential baby gear store on Railroad Ave.) If you have any questions, call Jeanne or Katie O’Reilly at 986-9975. 1- 888-FIDELIS (1-888 - 343- 3547) Proof of age, income and address necessary to enroll. ENGLISH 6.4375x10.5 CG1.indd 1 5/2/05 9:23:56 AM 10 WARWICK VALLEY DISPATCH, SEPTEMBER 21, 2005 High Note continued from page 1 of all performances. At the end of the festival the All-State adjudicator gives their completed paperwork to the NYSSMA Zone Representative who then matches the adjudication sheet with the student’s completed application form and forwards them, along with the proficiency sheet to the appropriate All-State Chairperson. Late in June, the “process” continues when selection committees are convened. The committees are made up of NYSSMA members from virtually every zone in the state. These committee members are charged with the monumental task of sorting through the proficiency lists from every festival and compiling a statewide master proficiency list for each instrument and voice part. Numerical scores and ranking on the local proficiency sheet are of primary importance in developing the master proficiency lists. After all recommended candidates are sorted numerically, a number of other factors are used in determining the final placement of students on the master proficiency list. Occasionally, candidates are disqualified for All-State consideration. Disqualifications may occur when a music teacher does not recommend the student, application forms are incomplete or missing, or the candidate has violated any of the NYSSMA Rules and Regulations concerning the audition procedures including the requirement that all applicants must be a participating member of his or her corresponding school music organization at the time of the audition and at the time of the applicant’s membership in the Conference All-State organization. After the master proficiency list has been established for each instrument and voice part, the “process” continues with each successful candidate assigned to positions in one of the eight All-State performing ensembles. Care is taken not to place a student in the same ensemble for two consecutive years. In cases where a candidate is selected for more than one ensemble, acceptance letters are sent for each group and the choice of ensemble is given to the student. After all selected students have been placed within the eight performing ensembles; an appropriately sized list of alternates is selected from the master proficiency list for each instrument and voice part. There are often more candidates with scores of 100 than can be accommodated by the limited size of the All-State groups; however every student receiving a score of 100 is guaranteed alternate status. In late August, all selected students and alternates are notified by mail and asked to return acceptance forms. Music and instructions from the All-State Chairs and conductors are mailed to the successful candidates on October 15. Students are expected to prepare their All-State music with as much care and attention to detail as was given in preparation for their audition the previous spring. A successful All-State experience depends on a number of factors: talented and well prepared soloists; careful attention and utilization of the NYSSMA Manual; tireless efforts of the All-State Chairs and Assistant Chairs; an exceptionally experienced, dedicated and responsible team of NYSSMA Chaperones; the finest conductors available; music that is of the highest quality; and almost 900 All-State Musicians who are thoroughly prepared to have an experience of a lifetime! This year’s festival will take place December 1st through the 4th at the Rochester Riverside Convention Center in Rochester, New York. Festivities begin on Friday December 2nd from 9AM to 6PM and 8:30AM to 4PM on Saturday, December 3rd. The actual performance takes place on Sunday, December 4th. WVHS Drama Club to Perform ‘The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe’ The Warwick Valley High School Drama Club has announced the productions of their 2005-2006 season. Based upon the tremendous response to last fall’s production of “Charlotte’s Web,” the Drama Club will once again present another night of family theater. Coming in November will be a live, on-stage adaptation of C.S. Lewis’s “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. Many of the wonderful characters from the beloved novel are in this production, including Aslan, the White Witch, Mr. and Mrs. Beaver, Mr. Tumnus, and the four children who enter the wondrous and magical wardrobe. “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe” will be presented on Fri., Nov. 18 and Sat., Nov. 19. Both evenings’ performances will be at 7 p.m. to accommodate younger audiences. Tickets for this production will go on sale, Tues., Nov. 1. ‘Mystery of Edwin Drood’ In the spring, the Drama Club is thrilled to present for the first time ever at Warwick Valley High School the 1986 Tony Award-winning musical “The Mystery of Edwin Drood.” This wildly warm-hearted theatrical experience kicks off when the Music Hall Royale (a hilariously loony Victorian musical troupe) puts on its flamboyant rendition of an unfinished Dickens mystery. The giddy playfulness of this playwithin-a-play draws the audience toward one of “Drood’s” most talked-about features which allows the audience to vote on the solution as prelude to the most unusual and hilarious finale. The uniqueness of this musical resides in the fact that each performance could potentially have a different ending. “The Mystery of Edwin Drood” will perform on Fri., March 17, 2006 at 8 p.m., and Sat., March 18 at 1 p.m. and 8 p.m. Tickets for this production will go on sale in mid-February. The productions will be directed by Nick DiLeo, who is celebrating his tenth anniversary as advisor/director of the W.V.H.S. Drama Club. Joining him once again are David Crone and Barbara Welch of Warwick as musical directors and Beth Maisonet as choreographer. The shows will be produced by Medie Ann Close and Donna Nestor. As always, the casts and technical crews for the productions will be comprised completely of students from Warwick Valley High School. Mark your calendars now to join the Drama Club for two great theatrical productions. Watercolor Painting Demonstration by AwardWinning Artist The Warwick Art League Visiting Artist Series will present a demonstration in watercolor painting by Charles “Brandy” Brandenburg on Sat., Oct. 1 from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. in the Senior Room of Warwick Town Hall (132 Kings Highway). New Jersey native Charles Brandenburg is an accomplished artist who works in acrylics, oils, watercolor and pen and inks. Brandenburg, who signs his work “Brandy,” is best known for his portrayal of landscapes and outdoor scenes, which capture the simple and sublime beauty of the natural world with a rugged authenticity that demonstrates a deep understanding and appreciation of the land and sea. While at home in the studio, Brandy takes his greatest inspiration from his love of the outdoors. A lifetime of encounters with the natural world infuses his work with a transformational sense of reverence and wonder. From depictions of salty sea- port towns to rustic, sylvan settings to stark snow-capped mountain peaks to heaving, wind-ravaged oceans, Brandy’s well-honed artistic sensibility articulates the essence of the real world. Charles Brandenburg studied art at the Famous Artists Schools in Westport, Conn., and at the Ridgewood Art Institute, in Ridgewood, NJ, where Brandenburg himself now teaches classes in watercolor and oils. Brandenburg is a member of the American Artists Professional League, North Shore Art Association, New Jersey Water Color Society and North East Water Color Society. His work inhabits the permanent collections of the American Broadcasting Company and Perillo Tours, Trump Plaza Resorts, CPC International as well as numerous private collections. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, call 987-8507. “Early Autumn” by Charles “Brandy” Brandenburg. WARWICK VALLEY DISPATCH, SEPTEMBER 21, 2005 11 Lycian Centre Gets A Face Lift In preparation for Kings Theatre Company’s exciting 2005-2006 season, the Lycian Centre for the Performing Arts is getting a face lift. With no indoor performances scheduled, summer has always been the perfect time to “spruce up” the theatre and this year was no exception. In keeping with its reputation as a premier performing arts center, the inside of the Lycian Centre has been repainted and the outside has been re-stained – retaining the theatre’s beautiful country elegance. All of the wood timbers inside the theatre have been re-oiled to their original luster and the interior drapes have all been cleaned and refireproofed. The Lycian’s interior has been completely cleaned from top to bottom – from the duct work to the carpets – in preparation for the thousands of audience members who attend the theatre each year. Lycian Centre has increased the number of disabled parking spaces available in front of the theatre and installed new wooden lamp posts for improved visibility as well as to enhance the overall ambiance of the theatre. Additional benches have been installed near the main entrance as well as the Pavilion entrance and improved directional signage has been added in and around the theatre parking areas. To cap it all off, a new gold sign will hang above the front entrance to welcome patrons and friends. The theatre’s fall season begins on Fri., Sept. 30 with Kings Theatre Company’s presentation of “The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged),” an irreverent and hilarious tribute to the immortal bard that includes everything from puns and pratfalls to elaborate sight gags. For more information about this and other upcoming shows, please call the Lycian Centre Box Office at (845)469-2287, Tuesday through Saturday between the hours of 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Illustrious Theatre Company’s 4th Season At Winery The Illustrious Theatre Company (ITC), in residence at the Warwick Valley Winery in Warwick, announces its upcoming 2005-06 season. The company will kick-off its 4th year with “Improv at the Winery: Whose Wine Is It Anyway?” - a popular event which sold out almost immediately last fall. Scheduled for Fri., Oct. 7, and Fri., Oct. 14, at 8 p.m., this event showcases the comedic talents of some of the company’s funniest actors in an evening of improvisation with audience participation. The show is loosely based upon the television show “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” and improv groups such as Second City in Chicago. The first play of the season will be the thriller-chiller “Veronica’s Room” by Ira Levin, playwright and author of such works as “Rosemary’s Baby,” “The Stepford Wives” and “Deathtrap.” “Veronica’s Room,” which ran successfully on Broadway in the early 70s, is a totally absorbing spider’s web, entwining fantasy and reality. This riveting play, which should keep the audiences on the edge of their seats, will run Nov. 11-13 and Nov. 18-20. Paul Meacham of Tri- State Actors Theater of Sussex, N.J. is slated to direct. Festival of One Act Plays A festival of new one act plays will follow mid-winter on Feb. 24-26. The ITC is currently conducting an outreach for new one act plays from area playwrights for this event. The company will be joining forces with Tri-State Actors Theatre on Mar. 10-12, when it will bring these same one acts to Tri-State’s beautifully renovated theatre that traces its history back to 1917 and the days of vaudeville in Sussex, N.J. This event will mark a unique acrossstate-lines artistic collaboration between the two companies. Tony Award Winning – ‘Proof ’ The season continues with the presentation of the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winning play “Proof,” by David Auburn April 28-30 and May 5-7. Directed by Mary Clifford, Artistic Director of the ITC, “Proof ” is a com- pelling and powerful play which combines mystery and surprise with old fashioned story telling. This poignant, yet wonderfully funny play is a “must see.” ‘Shakespeare in the Orchard’ The ITC will close its season with the popular “Shakespeare in the Orchard” series with a presentation of “Romeo and Juliet.” One of Shakespeare’s most beloved and famous plays; Director Mary Clifford plans to incorporate a corps of young dancers into the production with a concept that should illuminate the timelessness and universality of the play’s themes. The production will be presented in the orchard at the Warwick Valley Winery on its beautiful outdoor stage July 14-16, 21-23, and July 28-30. The ITC is always seeking new talent, including playwrights and their works, as well as backstage and technical assistance. For more information and/or to be added to the ITC’s mailing list, contact Mary Clifford at (973) 7644936 or at [email protected]. Do you have a local news story you would like to report? Contact The Dispatch editorial offices at 986-2216, or email: [email protected] 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 12 WARWICK VALLEY DISPATCH, SEPTEMBER 21, 2005 By Scott Webber Timberwolf Tree Service, LLC •Tree Removal • Pruning • Stump Grinding • Chipper Service Residential • Commercial Reasonable Rates • Owner Operated Fully Insured • Free Estimates www.timberwolftree.com 845-986-TREE (8733) Ye Jolly Onion Inn For over 32 years, the Greiner family has been delighting vistors with expertly prepared cuisine, superb service, and a comfortably elegant setting. 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Kamsler of Co. 222 of the Civilian Conservation Corps Camp CE-14 in Middletown, appealed to Warwick residents to help furnish the recreation hall to help make the World War Veterans "comfortable and happy during their leisure hours." • Mr. and Mrs. Seely Decker spent Sunday at Waterbury and Meridan, Conn. • Frank Dolson and Robert Houston left Sunday for Ithaca College for the fall semester. • The young people at Calvary Baptist Church formed a Christian Endeavor Society and chose their officers: Mildred Shirley, president; Elizabeth Poteat, vice president; Madeline Still, treasurer; Robert Scott, secretary; and Ruth Myers, pianist. • In case you missed it on the radio, Editor Florence Ketchum ran a "dirty story" on page one told by Ohio Governor Davey on the Heywood Broun Show. A drunken man goes to see the Bishop and wants to know the difference between fundamentalism and liberalism in religion. When the Bishop says to come back when he is sober, the drunk replies, "Well that’s the hell of it – when I am sober I don’t give a damn." The joke caused a national uproar. SIXTY YEARS AGO September 19, 1945 • For 1945 a front-page photo was rare, this one was a four-column wide photo of the Evelyn Katherine Wright and John Joseph Dowd wedding at St. Stephen’s Church. She is the daughter of Mrs. Della H. Wright and the late Edward H. Wright of Warwick. He is the son of Mrs. Mary Dowd Palmer and the late Bernard Dowd of Florida. The ceremony was performed by the pastor, the Rev. Joseph W. Grunder. • Happy Birthday today to Mrs. Mary I. Hunter, who is 94, at her home on South Street. • Harry L. Decker, U.S. Army, was recently promoted from private first class to corporal. He is with the 98th Division, which is occupying Japan in the Kobe and Kyote area. • Playing at the Oakland Theater was "Wilson," starring Alexander Knox as President Woodrow Wilson and Geraldine Fitzgerald as Mrs. Edwith Galt Wilson, his second wife. Due to the length of the film, there was only one showing each evening. • The 25,661,000 cows on farms each produced an average of 2,141 quarts of milk in 1943. • Father Joseph W. Grundner, Miss Elizabeth Sheridan, Mrs. Leo Sullivan, Mrs. Lloyd Taylor, Mr. and Mrs. John Barry, Miss May Barry, Mrs. J. Mack Bristow, Miss Alice Kelly and Mrs. Joseph Pillmeier were among those who attended the Centenary Celebration of the Sisters of the Poor of St. Francis at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York City on Monday. FORTY YEARS AGO September 22, 1965 • "The Warwick Valley Dispatch came out for Democrat Joseph St. Lawrence for re-election to the New York State Assembly from the 105th District, noting his "spirited fight" against the State Sales Tax and his work for tax relief to farmlands that were actually used for farming. (He was the father of Coach Tim St. Lawrence.) His Republican opponent was Victor Ludmerer. • Patricia B. Campbell of Warwick began classes Sept. 16 as a freshman at LeMoyne College in Syracuse, where she will study for a B.S. degree in math. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Philip S. Campbell of 20 Overlook Drive, Warwick, and is a June graduate of Warwick Valley High School. • Miss Linda Anne Reid, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John W. Reid, Iron Mountain Road, is one of 250 freshmen enrolled at Keuka College, a four-year liberal arts college for women at Keuka Park. • George M. Feldner, a freshman at Park College, Parkville, MO, has been accepted as a member of the Lowell-Lucerne Social Club. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. G.M. Feldner, Sr., of 23 Orchard Street. Park is a Presbyterian co-ed college of liberal arts in the suburbs of Kansas City, MO. • New Candystripers – JoAnn Oddo, Eileen Brennan, Debby Benz, and Terry Dawson received their caps at St. Anthony Hospital. They put in 100 hours of assisting at the hospital, under the supervision of Mary Fronzaglia. TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO September 17, 1980 • The Warwick Town Board voted, to ban for 90 days all exploratory and other uranium mining, to allow for the Town to evaluate available data on all aspects of these operations. The Town Zoning Board of Appeals has recommended the adoption of a Town Code regulating this. • Art Mann, proprietor of the Western Auto Store, was hit by a falling tree Sunday while cutting firewood in Cascade Park. He sustained a compound fracture of the leg and other injuries. He is in St. Anthony Hospital. • Gil Gordon of Monmouth, NJ, formerly of Warwick and a former "Dispatch" employee, wrote some "nice comments" about the paper. He is now employed by Johnson & Johnson. • Marge and Whitey Kowalczyk of Florida celebrated their 33rd wedding anniversary on Sept. 7 with a family reunion. Their son, Gary, motored from Washington, D.C. while others came from New York City and New Jersey. Whitey and neighbor Mary Heter did the cooking. • In the "Looking Back" column for 1930, the Seward Memorial was dedicated in Florida. At the same time the Oakland Theater was advertising "all talking pictures." TWELVE YEARS AGO September 22, 1993 • At Monday night’s Village Board meeting, Robert Newhard Sr. was appointed to fill the unexpired term of the late Trustee, Robert E. Wright, to April 1994. A letter of resignation from J. Russel Langwig as chairman of the Zoning Board of Appeals, effective Oct. 25, was read by Mayor Frank Lacalamita. • In Pine Island, Postmaster Barbara Morgiewicz treated her workers to coffee and donuts to celebrate Postal Employee Recognition Week. They included Deborah Sztendor, Dawn Porter, and Sally Koza. • The Rev. Mark B. Cyr has accepted the call of Christ Episcopal Church to become pastor. Prior to this, Rev. Cyr was rector of St. John’s Episcopal Church in Halbrook, Mass. • Phyllis Briller is opening a computer school at 11 Forester Avenue on the former Green Family property. She was given a boundary line change by the Warwick Village Planning Board to allow for this. • In the "Looking Back" column for 1903, James Mannion was holding an auction for a carload of Missouri horses at the Dill House in Florida. At the same time Harry Vail purchased the 160-acre John Sutton Farm in New Milford for $6,500. • In "Looking Back" 1923, voters in the school district by a 64-3 vote approved $85,000 to build a school on Hamilton Avenue and a new heating plant for the high school for $6,000. WARWICK VALLEY DISPATCH, SEPTEMBER 21, 2005 13 Ottaway & Gilchrest Honored at Charity Event More than 400 people gathered at the Blue Sky Polo Club in the Town of Wallkill on Sun., Sept. 11 for the Fourth Annual Polo Picnic benefiting the Elant Foundation. Elant honored Patricia Gilchrest and the Ottaway family at the charity event for their humanitarian spirits and life-long commitment to enhancing the health and well-being of the people of the Hudson Valley. Gilchrest, the executive director of the Orange County Citizens Foundation, received the Flame of Excellence Award and James Ottaway, Jr., was presented with the Lifetime of Caring Award on behalf of the entire Ottaway family. Gilchrest has headed the Orange County Citizens Foundation since 1989. Since the development of the Arden Hill Senior Health System and its successor, Elant, Inc., she has quietly served as a trusted advisor to Elant and was instrumental in helping the Elant Foundation. Ottaway, Jr. served as the senior vice president of Dow Jones & Co. and the chairman of Ottaway Newspapers after 43 years of work in various other positions. The Times Herald-Record and the entire Ottaway family have donated many gifts to the Elant Foundation to help enhance the quality of life among those living in and using Elant’s facilities and services. Proceeds from the event will be used to support Elant projects that enhance the quality of life among the older adults and critically ill people of all ages served throughout Orange County and beyond. Award recipients, James Ottaway, Jr. - the Lifetime of Caring Award on behalf of the entire Ottaway family; Patricia Gilchrest, the Executive Director of the Orange County Citizens Foundation - the Flame of Excellence Award; and State Senator William Larkin. Florida Representative Among Avon’s Upper Echelon Out of nearly 500,000 U.S.-based Avon Representatives, only a few reach the level of success of Theresa M. Paul. In fact, Paul is among the top one percent of Representatives nationwide. For such an outstanding achievement, Paul was singled-out by Avon’s top executives to be honored during the prestigious 2005 President’s Recognition Program. The program included an allexpense paid celebration on the Hawaiian Island of Kona. Paul’s entrepreneurial spirit and business results earned her a place among the ranks of Avon’s Top Achievers for 2004-2005. Paul joined 389 other honorees, flown in from around the country, to enjoy fun in the sun, world-class accommodations, elegant dining, shopping and tours of the island as Avon’s way of saying "thank-you" to their best of the best. Paul became an Avon Representative on June 20, 1994 and quickly established herself as a top performer. Today, Paul is truly the ultimate Representative and one of the nation’s most successful. Paul recruits, mentors and manages new Avon Representatives. Avon is the world's leading direct seller of beauty and related products, with $7.7 billion in annual revenues. Avon markets to women around the world through 4.9 million independent sales Representatives. More information about Avon and its products can be found on the company's web site www.avoncompany.com. Mary Hope Lewis Receives the Spirit of Greenwich Award On Tues., Sept. 13, Mary Hope Lewis of Warwick received the 2005 – Spirit of Greenwich Award from the YWCA. This award was established in 1994 to honor women volunteers whose vision, devotion and accomplishments have enriched the lives of many who live in the community of Connecticut. Mary Hope, a member of the Warwick Conservancy, has also served on The Greenwich Ball Corp. Honors Rudy with Award of Excellence Jacob R. Rudy, 61, of Florida was one of 14 Ball Corporation employees who were honored with the company’s Award of Excellence at a banquet on Sept. 13 in Broomfield, CO. Rudy is a production journeyman for Ball’s metal beverage container operations in Wallkill, NY, where he has designed and built equipment to improve product quality, employee safety and production efficiency. He joined the company in 1991. Ball Corporation established the Award of Excellence program in 1980 to recognize outstanding employee contributions. Award of Excellence recipients are recognized for qualities such as customer satisfaction, technology initiatives, quality improvement, employee communication, creativity, cost management, leadership, teamwork, courage and individual contribution to the company. Conservation Commission and was a founding member of the Town’s Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Agency. She has been a trustee of the Connecticut Chapter of the Nature Conservancy and the Mianus River Gorge Preserve. Mary Hope has been a member of the Board of the Greenwich Youth Conservation Project and The Greenwich Audubon Center. Currently she is an honorary member and historian of The Greenwich Garden Club, Chair of Still Pond Preserve and a member of the Representative Town Meeting. She has volunteered at the national level for Garden Clubs of America. Richard Blumenthal, the Attorney General of Connecticut and State Senator William H. Nicherson were at the ceremony for the award presentations. Mary Hope Lewis Volkswagen Audi Specialists Protect Your Investment with Preventative Maintenance & Servicing Authorized Factory Parts & Accessories Dealer Trained Technicians WE BEAT DEALERSHIP PRICES FALL CLASSES FORMING NOW Students to Start Freshman Year at Fordham The following Warwick residents are among more than 2,000 college freshmen attending Fordham University this fall. The students are: Elizabeth Black, Jennifer Komorowski and Gabrielle Roche. These students are members of Fordham College at Rose Hill class of 2009. SERVING THE COMMUNITY FOR 43 YEARS INDOOR/OUTDOOR RINGS • PRIVATE & GROUP LESSONS DRESSAGE • EQUITATION • MILES OF TRAILS 56 Forester Ave. Warwick, NY 845-986-6220 BEGINNER • INTERMEDIATE • ADVANCED • ADULTS & CHILDREN 340 ROUTE 94 SOUTH., WARWICK NY/NJ STATELINE TEL. BARN 845-986-9433, FAX 845-987-1092 E-MAIL: [email protected] 14 WARWICK VALLEY DISPATCH, SEPTEMBER 21, 2005 Keeping Up-to-Date With Our Representatives Rep. Kelly Calls on FEMA to Address Indian Point Emergency Preparedness Plans Congresswoman Sue Kelly has written to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and urged officials there to meet soon with state and local officials in New York to discuss emergency evacuation plans, related to the Indian Point nuclear power plants. In-particular new concerns arising from the federal government's performance before and after Hurricane Katrina devastated the Gulf Coast last week. In her letter to FEMA, Kelly stressed that the viability of the emergency preparedness plans for Indian Point have repeatedly been called into question by New Yorkers, especially following the 2003 release of an independent review that identified serious problems related to emergency preparedness around Indian Point. Kelly noted that she recognizes there are vital Gulf Coast rescue and recovery efforts that take immediate priority and attention at FEMA. "However, I must request that officials from your agency meet with officials from New York State and from Westchester, Putnam, Rockland, Orange and Dutchess counties at the earliest possible time to discuss emergency preparedness issues. (FEMA) officials should be prepared to discuss new concerns that have arisen in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina," Kelly wrote. Kelly also urged Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) officials to meet with local officials on the matter. Separately, Kelly also wrote this week to President Bush asking him to scrutinize rising gas prices in New York and across the country. Morahan & Investigations on Soaring Gas Prices On Wed., Sept. 14, Senator Thomas P. Morahan said that the New York State Senate Committee on Investigations held a hearing, on rising oil prices in the State of New York. The Senator noted that the committee had invited major oil companies, local retailers, the Attorney General’s Office, representatives from the business community, and other parties involved with the pricing of gasoline to testify at the hearing, which took place in New York City. "Gas prices in my district have soared to beyond $3.89 per gallon at the pump. We need to ascertain whether the problem lies at the corporate level with oil refineries, or the local level with gas taxes," said Senator Morahan. According to the Oil Price Information Services, the Northeast States will see a larger jump in prices due to our dependence of Gulf Coast Oil. The Colonial Pipeline, shut down temporarily due to Hurricane Katrina related outages, pumps millions of gallons of fuel which eventually end up in New York. The Senate Investigation committee is considering four ideas for cutting future energy costs including: a proposal for a shortened work week during times of energy emergencies in order to save fuel costs; a zero tolerance policy for price gouging during times of emergency; a proposal for a sales tax cap on gasoline; and a proposal for implementing the President’s Energy Policy Act, which will extend Daylight Savings Time by four weeks, immediately, rather than in March, 2007. Rabbitt’s Push for Anti-Meth Bill Becomes Law Gov. George Pataki recently signed into law sweeping legislation making it illegal to possess methamphetamine (meth) ingredients with the intent to manufacture the drug. Current law only makes it illegal to possess meth as a finished product. Under the new law, authorities will be able to investigate and catch criminals before meth is produced and hits the streets. "I'm hopeful this crackdown will limit meth produc- tion, and I'm proud to have pushed for this bill," said Assemblywoman Annie Rabbitt. "It tells meth manufacturers, dealers and users that we will not tolerate illegal drugs in our communities. I'm confident the new law will put a serious dent in meth production and use." Meth is a combination of legal and controlled substances that, once mixed, results in a dangerous, illegal drug with negative social effects that spread far beyond just meth users. Producing meth is just as dangerous as consuming it. Clandestine meth labs pose serious threats to emergency response officials and surrounding residents. These labs can easily catch fire, and fumes can result in explosions, putting building inhabitants and emergency responders at risk. Diana Offers Assistance in Understanding Medicare Drug Coverage Orange County Executive Edward A. Diana announces that the Office for the Aging is offering assistance to older adults who need help understanding and making decisions relating to Medicare Part D, Prescription Drug Coverage. Starting Jan. 1, 2006, Medicare will offer prescription drug coverage to help Medicare beneficiaries pay for prescription drugs. Older adults can begin enrollment on Nov. 15, 2005 and have until May 15, 2006 to sign up for Medicare Part D. After that date, some enrollees may have to pay a higher premium. The program is voluntary. Senior groups wishing a presentation on Medicare Part D or individuals wishing personalized assistance in the Medicare Part D decision can call Deborah Lewis at the Office for the Aging at 291-2150. For more information about Medicare Part D, call 1-800-633-4227 or go to www.medicare.gov. OBITUARIES MARTHA BELL HEALEY Martha Bell Healey of Warwick, NY, a homemaker entered into rest on Sun., Sept. 11, 2005 at Good Samaritan Hospital, Suffern, NY. She was 87. The daughter of the late James and Mary McManus Bell, she was born Sept. 14, 1917 in Bonniebrook, West Meath, Ireland. The youngest of 11 children, Mrs. Healey immigrated to the United States in 1938. She later married her husband, John in 1951. She was a member of St. Stanislaus Church, Pine Island, NY. Survivors include her husband of 54 years, John Healey at home, Warwick; two sons James Healey and wife, Margaret of Warwick and John Healey Jr. and wife, Ellann of the State of Florida; one daughter, Mary C. Healey, Manhattan; one grandson, Sean Healey; one nephew, James Bell of Queens, NY; and several nieces and nephews. She was pre-deceased by ten brothers and sisters. Visitation was Wed. Sept. 14 at T.S. Purta Funeral Home, Pine Island A Funeral Mass was held Thurs., Sept. 15 at St. Stanislaus Church, Pine Island. Interment was in Warwick Cemetery, Warwick DONNA J. PIERRE Donna J. Pierre of Warwick, NY, entered into rest on Mon., Sept. 12. 2005 at home in Warwick. She was 74. A retired Research Librarian for P.S.R.A. in New York City, she also worked 14 years for the "Warwick Valley Dispatch" and currently contributed to the Penny Press - working on creating word games. The daughter of the late Kenneth S. and Dorotha B. Locke Johnson she was born on Jan. 27, 1931 in Ogdensburg, NY. Survivors include her husband, Gilbert Pierre, at home; one step-son, Gilbert Pierre and wife, Patty; two brothers, Peter Johnson and wife, Jean, of Grand Gorge, NY and Gene Johnson and wife, Karleen, of St. Regis Falls, NY; 11 nieces and nephews; 15 great nieces and nephews; and four great great nephews. Funeral services were private. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Orange in Hudson Valley, Inc., 800 Stony Brook Court, Newburgh, NY 12550. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the T.S. Purta Funeral Home. THOMAS BUTLER Thomas Butler of Florida, NY, a Sheet Metal Worker for Local 28, Manhattan, entered into rest, Fri., Sept. 9, 2005 at home. He was 58. The son of the late Augustin & Maryellen Lavin Butler, he was born Sept. 28, 1946 in Bridgeport, Conn. Thomas was a member of St. Stephen R.C. Church, Warwick and Sheet Metal Workers of America, Local 28. Survivors include his wife, Genevieve Butler, at home, Florida, NY; three sons, Thomas, Patrick and Brendan Butler; one brother, John "Jack" Butler, Pearl River, NY; and several nieces and nephews. He was pre-deceased by two brothers, Michael and William. Funeral Services were private. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph’s Church, P.O. Box 277, Wurtsboro, NY 12790. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the T.S. Purta Funeral Home, Florida. STANLEY KACZMAR Stanley Kaczmar of New Hampton, a retired machine mechanic for Alcatel, Chester, NY, entered into rest, Fri., Sept. 16, 2005 at O.R.M.C. Middletown. He was 66. The son of John and Catherine Frankowski Kaczmar he was born June 19, 1939 in Goshen, NY. Survivors include: His wife, Joy Coates Kaczmar, at home; two sons Stanley Kaczmar Jr. and his wife, JonnieSue, and Dennis Kaczmar and his wife, Betsy, both of Middletown; one daughter Jodee Mastria and her husband, Rosario, of New Hampton; eight grandchildren, Amanda and Alison Kaczmar, Antonio and Cassandra Mastria, Richard and Jennifer Jones, Melanie Kearney, and Jeremy Jones; two great-grandchildren Jaycob and Camren; six brothers, John and Steven Kaczmar of State of Florida, Frank of Middletown, Robert Kaczmar of New Hampton, Daniel and Joseph Kaczmar Sr. of Goshen; three sisters, Stella Paul of Moonachie, NJ, Helen Kaczmar of Florida, and Eleanor Quall of State of Florida; and several nieces and nephews. He was pre-deceased by two sisters, Anna Kirzow and Sophie Johnson; and two brothers Leo Kaczmar Sr. and Henry Kaczmar. Visitation was Sun., Sept. 18 at T.S. Purta, Florida, NY. A Funeral Mass was held Mon., Sept. 19 at St. Joseph’s R.C. Church, Florida, NY. Burial was in Warwick Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society Orange Co. Unit, Wisner Professional Building, 419 East Main St., Middletown, NY 10940. RICHARD J. O’NEILL Richard J. O’Neill of Warwick, NY passed away at home on Sept. 12, 2005. He was 85. The son of the late Richard and Florence Trandle O’Neill he was born Dec. 31, 1919 in Warwick. Mr. O’Neill was the former Postmaster of Warwick, and was a member of the Postmasters Association. He was a member of St. Stephen R.C. Church in Warwick. An Army veteran of World War II, having served with the Anti Tank Company 414th Regiment, 104th Infantry Timberwolf Division, he later became a member of the Warwick VFW Post 4662, and was past Treasurer of the American Legion Post 214. Mr. O’Neill was one of the first commissioners of the Warwick Fire District, and was a member since 1938, and past president and Treasurer of the Excelsior Hose Company. He also was the former Chairman and Treasurer of the Warwick Little League, and Treasurer of Boy Scout Troop 45 as well as the Cub Scouts. He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years Louise Kirkpatrick O’Neill; three sons Dennis and his wife, Cherrie, of Tucson, AZ, John and his wife, Cindy, and Michael O’Neill both of Warwick; and one daughter, Judy and her husband, Vince Romanczyk, of Warwick; four grandchildren, Amy and Chris O’Neill and Paul and Brian Romanczyk; five nephews and many friends. He was predeceased by his three sisters Helen Brady, Rita Edsall and Kathryn Sowa. Visitation was held Wed., Sept. 14 at the Lazear-Smith & Vander Plaat Memorial Home, Warwick. A Mass of Christian Burial was held Thurs., Sept. 15 at St. Stephen R.C. Church, Warwick. Interment was in St. Stephen Cemetery, Warwick. Memorial contributions are requested to the Warwick Ambulance or St. Stephen R.C. Church Yard Sale to Benefit Hurricane Victims The employees and their families from GeorgiaPacific Corporation will be hosting a fundraiser to benefit the victims of hurricane Katrina. On Sat., Oct.1 they will hold a yard sale at their facility at 17 Forester Ave. in Warwick. All proceeds raised by the sale will be matched by Georgia Pacific Corporation and donated to the American Red Cross. This event will be held rain or shine, and will be a one-day sale from 9 a.m. till 4 p.m. WARWICK VALLEY DISPATCH, SEPTEMBER 21, 2005 SACH Sponsors Demonstration of New Emergency Decontamination Equipment They came to St. Anthony Community Hospital (SACH) to witness a demonstration of emergency equipment that everyone hoped would never have to be used. On Wed., Aug. 31, hospital staff and Warwick Town and Village officials along with representatives of State, County and local first responder organizations gathered in the parking area near the emergency entrance of the hospital. The visitors included members of the New York State Police, Orange County HAZMAT, Orange County Dept. of Health, Warwick Police and Fire Departments and Warwick and Regional EMS and other interested parties. They had come to witness or participate in a hands-on demonstration of the new state-of-the art rapid deployable decontamination shelter now available at St. Anthony "We chose the Zumro decontamination tent because of its ease of use and quality," said the hospital’s Emergency Preparedness Coordinator Joie Ogrodnick, RN, CEN. "Under Homeland Security, and on a State Department of Health level, all hospitals have received grant funding for emergency preparedness. One of the Federal expectations is that the Hospitals, Health Departments, Fire, Police, and EMS work collaboratively in preparation and response to any kind of disaster. Here at St. Anthony’s, we have been doing that by means of meetings, policies, and drills on multiple levels." Whenever possible, she explained, St. Anthony Community Hospital purchases standardized emergency equipment that can be shared with other county or regional hospitals or agencies. In the event of a large scale emergency in this area, the Zumro portable decontamination tent, for example, is designed to be easily joined to similar equipment owned by other agencies. "We have made and continue to make every effort to work collaboratively to provide all necessary emergency services and quality healthcare for our community and the surrounding area," said Ogrodnick. The Commissioner of Orange County Department of Health, Jean Hudson, MD, and Seamus Leary, Director of Public Health Emergency Response, were among the County officials who came to view the demonstration. "The members of St Anthony's staff have played an active role working with Orange County Health Department on public health emergency preparedness 15 Choice. Flexibility. Trust. Service. 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The portable structure, sometimes referred to as a decon tent, is broken into two separate units on either side to allow for the cleansing of two chemical spill victims at a time. The shelter, which employs compressed air for rapid deployment, comes with color-coded hoses that can be Eugene A. Tomosivitch, D.D.S Leonard G. Episcopio, D.D.S • Cosmetic Dentistry: Bonding, Veneers, Esthetic Fillings, Bleaching • Restoration of Dental Implants • Full Line of Esthetic Partial Dentures with No Visible Clasps • Services Include Root Canals, Crowns, Bridges • Nitrous Oxide Sedation • Emergencies & New Patients Welcome Town of Warwick Supervisor Michael Sweeton toured the interior of the decontamination tent. Village of Warwick Mayor Michael Newhard completes his tour. quickly attached to warm or cold water outlets and soap dispensers. In an actual situation, it would be erected just outside the emergency room entrance so that the arriving victim or victims could be decontaminated before entering the hospital. Curtains within the shelter offer privacy during the showering. A special conveyor table can also be set up to accommodate patients who are unable to walk. The shelter, designed for durability and significant resistance to inclement weather, can be instantly deployed by even one person under adverse conditions. issues and have made a valuable contribution to the hospital component of our plans," said Dr. Hudson. "This demonstration of the new decontamination equipment was an excellent example of a community hospital stepping up to the plate to expand its level of preparedness and by working with local and county partners, all present, do its best for the community." Everyone who attended the demonstration came away impressed. "This was amazing," said Warwick Mayor Michael Newhard. "The equipment purchased by St. Anthony’s is a wonderful asset for the safety of all our citizens." Warwick’s Assistant Fire Chief Gregory Snigur, however, cautioned that it was essential for all emergency first responders, especially volunteers who are not always available during the day, to conduct realistic exercises that involve actual water and soap connections. "We’ll schedule frequent drills to make sure that everyone is proficient," he promised. As part of St. Anthony Community Hospital Emergency Department's commitment to community outreach and education, the hospital has also sponsored a series of lectures designed to meet the educational needs of local ambulance squads and other emergency organizations. "We are pleased that we could make this arrangement with the manufacturer to demonstrate our decontamination equipment," said Leah Cerkvenik, executive vice president/administrator of St. Anthony Community Hospital. 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He's been participating in the two day fundraising event since he was just 13-years old. Little did he know that when he was 20-years old, he would be diagnosed with MS himself and that the MS Bike Tour would become more personal than he ever imagined. "I was diagnosed with MS in 2000. The symptoms were sudden and strong. I remember being so dizzy. I had numbness in my right arm and leg and I couldn't walk without the help of a walker for a few months. Imagine having to use a walker at age 20! It was a scary time," said Brian. Brian's symptoms have now diminished and he enjoys a healthy, active lifestyle. He credits the love and support of his parents and sister, Erin, with his successes. "My family has supported me since day one," said Brian. "My mom is a school nurse and has learned everything there is to know about MS. They are strict with me. They don't let me give up on the days that I feel weak. I battle through and move on." He admits that he has learned to listen to his body's cues and now knows when he needs to slow down. Brian is also grateful to the MS Society. "The people at the MS office are extremely supportive," he said. "They helped me to find my doctor and have encouraged me to become involved with local programs. Both my mother and I have attended conferences to learn more about the latest research developments with MS." Thankfully, Brian benefits from some of the latest research developments. He injects himself with a weekly dose of Avonex, a medication that modifies the immune system to help slow or halt the progression of the disease. And, he also participates in IVIG (intravenous) drug therapy twice a month, "It is six hours one day and five hours the next day," said Brian. Warwick Rotarians to Host Golf Outing The Warwick Valley Rotary Club will host its 12th annual golf outing on Wed., Oct. 5 at Hickory Hill Golf Course n Warwick. Events will kick off with registration and a continental breakfast at 8 a.m. followed by a shotgun start at 9:30. A buffet dinner will be held at 3:30 p.m. Event Chair Jini Mazza said Leo Kaytes Ford will again sponsor a hole-in-one contest with a new Ford going to anyone acing the designated hole. She said there will be door prizes and awards to the golfers with the longest drive and nearest to the pin. Funds raised by the golf outing will be used by the Warwick service club to sponsor local community projects. Registration for the Warwick Rotary golf outing is now underway. For more information call 986-2934 or 629-6491. Rotarians organizing the event include Leo Kaytes, Stan Martin, Don Snoop, Allen Quigley, Dom Panebianco, Rudy Breedy and Mazza. Brian is confident that one day there will be a cure for MS. "They are doing so much research. Every day something new comes out," he said. Hope is why, the 2005 "MS Bike Tour" will be held on Sat. and Sun., Sept. 24 and 25. The Tour, which includes an overnight stay with dinner and comedy show at the Parsippany Hilton, starts and ends in Morristown and winds 100 miles through the scenic back roads of northern New Jersey. The route has clearly marked directions, traffic control, rider and bicycle repair support, ample rest stops and a catered lunch, generously provided by Applebee's. At the end of the tour, all participants will enjoy a memorable finish line celebration including music, food and massages. For more information, call Stephanie Karlo, Director of Special Events, at 1-800-FIGHT-MS (1-800-344-4867) or 201-967-5599, ext. 212 or e-mail [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>. Girls XC Second at Suffern By Richard Furst The purple wave brought all that they had to Suffern Invitational and placed second to the #4 ranked team in the northeast, Suffern, 32-45. The Mounties got out fast and the wave could not make up the early deficit. Leading the wave was Aislinn Ryan in first place in 17:34.0. Ryan went out fast then relaxed and won by nearly a minute over Kara McKenna of Suffern. Next for the team was sophomore Tori Pennings in sixth in 19:22.2. Pennings is greatly improved over last year and is a solid, consistent performer. Pennings is now on the state list of runners and is one to watch. Following Pennings in 10th place was Kaitlyn Hurley. Hurley ran right behind two runners from Ridgewood, NJ for most of the race before out kicking them at the end. In 14th was Samantha Grady in 20:15. Following Grady and closing fast was freshman Celilie Braadt in 19th in 20:32. Braadt in her varsity debut ran well within herself. She will move up fast in the near future. Next in 21st was junior Kristen Peluso in 20:37 and senior Joanna Stein in 23rd in 20:45. Peluso and Stein were the best sixth and seventh place finishers for any team on the day. As the team continues to vie for a regional and national ranking, they will work on closing the gap between our second and seventh runners. The freshman team place fifth overall in the 1.8 mile race with Megan Connolly impressing in 11:59. Connolly has been running in the eighth team position and could impact on the varsity in the near future. Perhaps the most exciting performance of the day was turned in by senior Kristi Webster as she placed second in the JV championship. Webster made a huge surge in the last mile to grab the lead and tried to run away. In the final 50m a girl from Shaker managed to out kick Webster who finished in 21:29. Complete results can be found at http://armorytrack.com/ for the Suffern Invitational. Next up the team will be the Great American Cross Country Festival to be held in Cary, NC on Sept. 24. The top fourteen girls will compete in the Nike Race of Champions at 10:30 and the Girls Junior Varsity A race at 4:30. Aislinn Ryan will be defending her championship from last year and the team will try to improve on their l3th place finish from last year. The girls have raised much of the money for the trip but will need to raise more. They have planned a carwash for Oct. 22 at the new firehouse near the school. If they work as hard at cleaning cars as they do at training to be the best then you can rest assure that you will leave with a clean ride. So mark your calendar for the carwash and tell your neighbors too. After all, you don’t want to be the only one in your neighborhood with a clean car do you? Hope to see you there. ‘An Evening Filled With Stars’ at Winslow Warwick Rotarians from left: - Leo Kaytes, Jini Mazza and Don Snoop are helping organize the service club’s annual fund-raising golf outing. SOUTH STREET TIRE AND AUTO Struts • Shocks • Tires • Brakes Exhaust • Tune-Ups • Batteries Suspensions • Alignments Air Conditioning • Oil Changes NYS Inspections by Appointment Monday thru Friday, 8am to 5pm Saturday 8am to 1pm 5 South Street, Warwick, NY 986-5001 Stop in Check our Rebates! Sept. 24 is a special night for the ment-serves as an inspiration to others. Winslow Therapeutic Center because it is Included in the evening are a country the night of their 31st Annual western band, dinner, dancGala, "An Evening Filled With ing, an auction, and a perStars." The event begins at 6:30 formance by Winslow’s p.m. at Winslow. Winslow has Quadrille team. The auction been offering unique and often will include cowboy boots life changing horse experience painted by talented artists in to children and adults in our the area. People in the comcommunity for 31 years. munity generously donated Virginia Mazza, Emeritus new and used cowboy boots Executive Director of Winslow, of all types and sizes for this will be honored at this event cause, and Winslow would with a "Winslow Award." Alan like to thank them all for Lipman will be this year’s their support. Woodstock is a memDinner Chair. The Winslow For more information, ber of the ‘Healing Award honors an individual or donate an item for the aucWith Horses’ team. organization whose value and tion, or volunteer, contact concern for human life-eloJaime Phillips at (845) 986quently demonstrated through their lead6686, or visit us on the web at ership, accomplishments and commitwww.winslow.org O’Brien Competes in LVC Invitational James O’Brien of Warwick placed 13th in the Lebanon Valley College (LVC) Cross Country Invitational on Sat., Sept. 10 O’Brien, a junior at Lebanon Valley College, finished the 8,050-meter course in 28:12.48. On Sat., Sept. 17, James won the individual title, leading Lebanon Valley to the team championship at the Baptist Bible Cross Country Invitational. O’Brien was clocked at 28:19.23 for the 7,900-meter course and finished nine seconds ahead of runner-up Nate Thompson of Nyack. WARWICK VALLEY DISPATCH, SEPTEMBER 21, 2005 17 Warwick Wildcats Shut-Out FDR, 35 - 0 By Gregory Sirico The Warwick coaching staff knew that they would have their hands full against FDR, who had been touting their dangerous quarterback, Cerrone Hemingway, as the best player to ever come out of the FDR locker room. The Warwick defense took that as a challenge, responding with their first shut-out of the year. John Sala, a junior, led all tacklers with five, including a sack and Adam Washington terrorized the FDR quarterback all evening, as the Wildcats stay unbeaten in their league. Chris Meinhardt, Taylor Brady and Matt Plunkett had interceptions for Warwick and kept FDR from crossing the 35 yard line in the second half. Running Game Back in Stride The Warwick Wildcats rushed for over 300 yards in the win, paced by Derek Hrinya’s 159 yards on 12 carries including an 84 yard touchdown run and Tom Montopoli’s 55 yards and a touchdown. Joe Stolzenberg, John Sala, Matt Stranski and Chris Zueger combined for 100 yards on the ground as the Wildcat’s unleashed their stable of running backs on the FDR Presidents. Darcey on the Mark Quarterback Ryan Darcey connected on touchdown passes of three and 11 yards to Randy Devereaux and Matt Stranski in the first half and rushed one time for 22 yards. Derek Hrinya and Isai Reyes each, a sophomore, caught passes for the Cats. Homecoming Weekend The Warwick Wildcats will take on the Cornwall Green Dragons on Sat., Sept. 24, for the annual homecoming contest. Kick-off is slated for 1:30 p.m. All State Football Player of the Week Derek Hrinya By Gregory Sirico Adam Washington anchored the defensive line against FDR. SPORTS FANS! I BET YOU DIDN’T KNOW Brought to You By Eric Nilsestuen San Diego’s Marty Schottenheimer was named NFL coach of the year for 2004 after guiding the Chargers to the playoffs. Schottenheimer might never have won a Super Bowl, but the man knows how to coach – and to teach. Of the five other AFC playoff coaches in ’04, three served as assistants under Schottenheimer in Kansas City from 198991: Bill Cowher of the Steelers, Tony Dungy of the Colts and Herm Edwards of the Jets. By the way, in ’04 Schottenheimer became the fifth NFL coach to guide three teams to the playoffs. The others? Chuck Knox, Bill Parcells, Dan Reeves and Dick Vermeil. Consider the Alou brothers – Felipe, Matty and Jesus. Not often remembered, they hold some amazing major league marks. On September 10, 1963, all three batted in the eighth inning for the Giants against the Mets, the only time three siblings came to bat in the same half inning. Five days later, they made history again by becoming the only three brothers to play the field together, manning all three outfield spots. They combined for 5,094 hits, the only trio of brothers over 5,000 in history. And in 1966, Matty hit .342 with the Pirates to win the National League batting title while Felipe hit .327 for the Braves to finish second, the only brothers to finish one-two in big league history. Most football fans point to two games as the most historic in NFL history – the 1958 overtime championship in which the then Baltimore Colts beat the Giants, and Super Bowl III, in which the Jets shocked the Colts. One player was on the winning side in both games. Can you name him? Cornerback Johnny Sample was a rookie on that ’58 Colts team, and in his last game as a pro he intercepted a pass for the Jets in that famous Super Bowl. Sample passed away in May of 2005. I bet you didn’t know...that being an independent agent means we can get the best coverage and best price from a number of top Insurance companies...Stop in or call and see for yourself. John W. Sanford & Son, Inc. 68 Main St • Warwick • 986-2211 varsity career the Wildcats have only lost one conference game (Washingtonville in 2003). Derek maintains a solid The Bill Garcia All-State Insurance Company is proud 83 grade point average and has verbally committed to to honor Derek Hrinya as this weeks’ Wildcat football accept a football scholarship to Syracuse University next Player of the Week. The 6’1" 195 fall, where he will compete for lb. senior football captain, runthe Orangemen. ning back and defensive back, He is a member of the helped the Wildcats defeat conferWildcats Weight Lifting Team ence opponent FDR 35 – 0 on Fri., and a member of the Purple Sept. 16, in Hyde Park, NY. Champions 1000 lb. Club Derek carried the ball 12 achiever, as well as a top 100 times for 159 yards and scored meter runner for the Warwick two touchdowns, including an 84 Track Team. Derek is a member yard run to start the third quarter. of the FBLA and the peer mediIn addition to rushing, Derek ation team for WVHS. caught two passes for 32 yards to Derek is the son of compile almost 200 yards offense Elizabeth and Darin Hrinya of in just two-and-a-half quarters of Warwick. Bill Garcia All- State work. Derek’s outstanding leaderAgency of Warwick is proud to ship and his tremendous work honor Derek Hrinya and other ethic have been key components student/athletes, who have set in Warwick’s 2 – 0 record in their the bar for academic and athletconference. ic excellence. Derek Hrinya is Warwick Wildcat Football During Derek’s three year Player of the Week. Warwick Fire Beats Newburgh Revolution, 7 - 0 On Sun., Sept. 18, the Warwick Fire met the Newburgh Revolution on Warwick’s home pitch. The Fire's offense came on strong in the first minute of the game and Nick Blomfield scored the opening goal. Playing aggressively and forcefully, the Fire pushed hard on the Revolution's defense and continually came up the winner. Goals were scored by Phillip Goska, Nicholas Daigle and Nick Blomfield, whose four goals included a penalty kick for a handball in the box. While the Revolution's goalkeeper managed to save quite a few strikes, he was not getting the support he needed from his team's defense. The final score was Warwick Fire 7, Newburgh Revolution, 0. This is Warwick's second shutout of the season. The Fire will play Newburgh's Real on Sun., Sept. 25 in Warwick at 1:15 p.m. Phillip Goska is ope and ready to score. RE-ELECT PETER BARLET Warwick Town Justice Paid for by Friends of Peter Barlet Personalized gifts for all occasions 10/1/05 18 WARWICK VALLEY DISPATCH, SEPTEMBER 21, 2005 LEGAL NOTICES Call 986-2216 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 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS TOWN OF WARWICK, N.Y. Notice of Hearing A public hearing before the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Town of Warwick will be held on the 26th day of September, 2005 commencing at 7:30 PM at the Town Hall, Kings Highway, Town of Warwick, New York to consider the following applications: ROBERT SODRICK for property located at Pulaski Highway, Warwick, New York and designated on the Town tax map as Section 4-1-2.4 and located in an AI District for a variance of Section 164.40M reducing lot width to 30.74 feet where 150 feet are required on proposed lot 1 for the purpose of a 5 lot subdivision. JOHN & JUDY BOUTWELL for property located at 17 Seneca Hill Road, Greenwood Lake, New York and designated on the Town tax map as Section 73 Block 4 Lot 136.2 and located in an SM District for a variance of Section 164.40N reducing 1 side setback to 0 (+/-) feet where 18 feet are required and both side setbacks to 14 (+/-) feet where 45 feet are required for the purpose of additions to the first and second floors of a single family dwelling. OWEN MC SHANE for property located at Saint Stephens Lane at Cty Highway 1-1A, Warwick, New York and designated on the Town tax map as Section 42 Block 1 Lot 105.1 and located in an OI District for the following variances for the purpose of construction of a 57 X 54 foot addition to an existing building: Section 164.40(O) Schedule 1 Col H, I, J, L & M Section 164.42F(3)(b)(3)(o)(1) and Section 164.43 E(20)(C) of the Zoning Law reducing lot area from 5 acres to 1.325 acres, lot area per principal building from 2 acres to 1.325 acres, lot width from 200 feet to 183.79 feet, front setbacks from 50 feet and 100 feet to 75.07 feet, rear setbacks from 50 feet and 100 feet to 13.40 feet and deleting the requirement that there be 1 loading berth per first 25,000 square feet of buildings with business or professional uses; An interpretation of businesses included in the term "Business Office", or in the alternative a variance of Section 164.40(O) Schedule 1 Col C and a variance of Section 164.43 (C)(5)(d)(2); and a variance reducing setback from the residential district from 200 feet to 96 feet and 170 feet and parking from 40 feet to 30 feet and a minimum floor area from 6,000 feet to 2,160 feet. CATHERINE LEAHY for property located at 88 Mountainside Road, Warwick, New York and designated on the Town tax map as Section 16 Block 1 Lot 67and located in an RU District for a variance of Section 164.40N reducing 1 side setback to 41 feet 8 inches where 75 feet are required for the purpose of construction of an 18 foot X 26 foot addition to an existing single family dwelling. CHING-HUANG & YU-CHU HUANG for property located at 60 Old Ridge Road, Warwick, New York and designated on the Town tax map as Section 18 Block 1 Lot 45.2 and located in an RU District for a variance of Section 164.40N reducing rear setback to 24.3 feet where 50 feet are required, 1 side setback to 72.2 feet where 75 feet are required and both side setbacks to 109.6 feet where 150 feet are required for the purpose of connection and conversion of an existing garage to living quarters. The above applications are open to inspection at the office of the Board of Appeals, Kings Highway, Warwick, New York. Persons wishing to appear at such hearing may do so in person or by attorney or other representative. Communications in writing in relation thereto may be filed with the Board, or at such hearing. Dated: September 14, 2005 BY THE ORDER OF TOWN OF WARWICK ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS JAN JANSEN, CHAIRMAN 9-21-t1 This Price Will Move You! ully expanded and beautifully renovated Cape Cod with 2800 square feet. Features: new windows, doors, siding, furnace, central air, master bath w/ Jacuzzi tub & more. Includes detached 2 car garage. Set on 1.9 acres with mature features and backs to the Otter Kill. Goshen Schools. MLS# 378082. F $399,900 www.warwickrealty.com 15 Oakland Avenue, Warwick NY 10990 • 845-986-1592 FLORIDA Village Realty of Orange County NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION Notice of Complete Application Date: 9/14/2005 Applicant: VILLAGE OF GREENWOOD LAKE, PO BOX 7, GREENWOOD LAKE, NY 10927-0007 Facility:GREENWOOD LAKE LOWERING PROJECT, GREENWOOD LAKE GREENWOOD LAKE, NY 10925 Application ID:3-3354-00251//00002 Permit(s) Applied for: 1 – Article 24 Freshwater Wetlands Project is located: in WARWICK in ORANGE COUNTY Project Description: The applicant proposes a winter drawdown of Greenwood Lake for the purpose of controlling aquatic weeds (primarily Eurasian Milfoil). This draw-down occurs approximately every 4 years. Water will be lowered gradually with a maximum vertical drop of 5 feet for the approximate period of November 15 through the end of February. If approved, the Department anticipates re-issuing a "General" permit to allow lakeshore residents to take advantage of this draw-down and conduct minor maintenance and repair work on exposed structures and beach areas without the need for individual permits. State Environmental Quality Review (SEQR) Determination Project is a Type I action and will not have a significant effect on the environment. A coordinated review with other involved agencies was performed and a Negative Declaration is on file. SEQR Lead Agency NYS Department of Environmental Conservation State Historic Preservation Act (SHPA) Determination The proposed activity is not subject to review in accordance with SHPA. The permit type is exempt or the activity is being reviewed in accordance with federal historic preservation regulations. Availability For Public Comment: Comments on this project must be submitted in writing to the Contact Person no later than 10/07/2005 Contact Person LAWRENCE G BIEGEL, NYSDEC 21 SOUTH PUTT CORNERS RD NEW PALTZ, NY 12561-1696 (845) 256-3040 9-21-t1 62 N. Main Street, Florida, NY 10991 845-651-4466, Fax: 845-651-4536 Cozy country cape, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, country eat-in kitchen, living room and den or office. Enclosed front porch - lots of sun and a backyard big enough for lots of fun!. On almost 3/4 acres E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.villreal.com Asking $239,900 CLASSIFIEDS Call 986-2216 • Deadline 12 Noon Fridays Help Wanted Wanted JOLLY ONION INN– Bartender, Experience preferred. Saturday nights & possibly more. Call Jeff 258-4277. 7-20-tfn CARS, TRUCKS, METALS – Need auto parts? Call Specht’s 986-1052. Reg. dlr. 7092957. 12-4-tfn Rentals Call The Dispatch at 986-2216. $ 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 Classified Ads get results! Dispatch Classifieds $12 for 12 lines and 65¢ each additional line Call Warwick Country Realty, Inc. For Additional information 845-986-1592. 9-21-t1 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. WARWICK VALLEY DISPATCH, SEPTEMBER 21, 2005 19 To submit your Local Brief, email us at [email protected] MONDAYS Chess for Adults - with chess expert Ed Dubin. Mon., evenings at 6:30 p.m. at the Florida Public Library. This program is for adults only (age 16 & over.). To register call 651-7659. TUESDAYS Books & Beyond Program – at the Florida Public Library for kids in grades K – 5 each Tues. Begins at 4 p.m. "Do You Have a Pet?" is the theme for the next six weeks. This is a drop-in program so no registration is required. Call 651-7659 for information. 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. Chess for Kids - with chess expert Ed Dubin for children in grades 1 & up on Wed., afternoons at 3:30 p.m. at the Florida Public Library. To register call 651-7659. 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 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. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 Afternoon Series – Warwick Valley Winery, Little York Road, Sept. 24, 2 – 5 p.m.; www.wvwinery.com for information. Chip Robertson – Folk, Blues. Annual Fall Festival Craft & Bake Sale – Goshen Christian School, Rte. 17A, Sept. 24, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Games, prizes, inflatable rides, food, holiday gifts, yard sale and more. For information: 294-6365. "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. Defensive Driving Class – Sat., Sept. 24, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Warwick Town Hall (front entrance), Kings Hwy. Cost: $39. To register call George Arnott 469-9482. 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. Meet a Guide Dog - at the Florida Public Library on Sat., Sept. 24, at 2 p.m. This is a family program for all ages. Learn how helpful animals can be! To register call 651-7659. Peace Vigil - The Warwick Women In Black will be holding a vigil on Sat., Sept. 24, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. in Warwick in support of the march in Washington, DC to promote peace. The vigil will start at Lewis Park, walk to Railroad Green Park and return every hour to Lewis Park. 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. 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 & refreshments available. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 AARP #377 Meeting – Warwick Town Hall, Senior Room, Kings Hwy., Sept. 26, 12:30 p.m. sharp. Guest speaker: Assemblywoman Annie Rabbitt, who will speak on any issues of concern for seniors. Refreshments served; everyone welcome. 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. For directions call Chana at 782-2770. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 Photography - at the Florida Public Library for young adults in grades 6 – 12 at 6:30 p.m. Bring your own camera. Get some tips & tricks for great photo shoots! Call the Library at 651-7659 to register. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 Create a Kitchen Herb Garden – for adults only at the Florida Public Library on Wed., Sept. 28, at 6:30 p.m. To register call library 651-7659. Thinking About Adoption? – Come to the Adoption Group of Orange County for an Annual Open House on Wed., Sept. 28, 7:30 p.m. at Wallkill Community Center, Wes Warren Dr. in Middletown (just off Rt. 211 East). For more info. call 986-5145. 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. 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 4772130. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1 Free Blood Pressure Clinic - on Sat., Oct. 1 from 10 a.m. -12 Noon at the Warwick Ambulance Bay, located at 146 South St. Ext., Warwick. Gospel Explosion – on Sat., Oct. 1, 6 – 9 p.m., hosted by Union AME Church of Warwick, at the Paramount Theatre in Middletown. Seating is limited; tickets are $25. For tickets call (845) 469-3686. Independent/Foreign Film – "A Very Long Engagement," starring Audrey Tatou. Warwick Valley Community Center, Hamilton Ave., Oct. 1, 8 p.m. Donation: $5. Mad Science of the Mid-Hudson: Fire & Ice - at the Florida Public Library on Sat., Oct. 1 at 1 p.m. A family program. To register call 651-7659. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6 Atlantic City Bus Trip to ‘Resorts’ on Thurs., Oct. 6. Bus leaves Nicholas P. Lesando, Jr. American Legion Post 214 at 7:30 a.m. Cost: $25. Call 986-3683. SUNDAY, OCTOBER 9 Harvest Card Party – Sponsored by St. Joseph’s Church Living Rosary Society, St. Joseph’s Church Hall (below the church), Glenmere Ave., Florida, Oct. 9, 2 p.m. Prizes and refreshments. Public is welcome. 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. Hungry for the Holidays? The Warwick Ecumenical Council is again sponsoring the Thanksgiving and Christmas Food Basket Program this year. The generosity of the Warwick community continues to provide a way for the less fortunate in the Town of Warwick to receive all the makings of a Thanksgiving dinner. At Christmas, in addition to a holiday meal, children 16 and under receive gifts and their parents have an opportunity to purchase presents in our Christmas Shoppe at a reduced cost. If you would like to sign up to receive baskets this holiday season, come to the Warwick Methodist Church, 135 Forester Avenue. Sign up will be every Thursday from 12 noon – 3 p.m. and 6 – p.m. You must be a resident of the Town of Warwick. count r yc hevy.com Rt. 94 Warwick Bring with you proof of identification and Town residency (a bill showing your name and physical address – P.O. Boxes will not be accepted). If you are a farm worker, bring a letter from the school your children attend, an electric bill or a letter from your employer verifying your physical address. If you would like to participate by either adopting a family and providing baskets and gifts or by volunteering the days of the baskets (Nov. 22 and Dec. 22), call Michele Carter, 986-4457, or call the church office, 986-1030, and leave a message and someone will call you back. In years past, we have provided baskets for upwards of 160 families. What a wonderful way to share the blessings we have received with others. ” K C WE CTHLIOUR WI OMERS!! CUST “ 20 WARWICK VALLEY DISPATCH, SEPTEMBER 21, 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