2004/12/08 - Albert Wisner Public Library
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2004/12/08 - Albert Wisner Public Library
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 Florida Public Library Albert Wisner Public Library Warwick Fire District Florida Fire District Pine Island Fire District V O LU M E 1 2 0 , N U M B E R 2 7 WA R W I C K , N E W YO R K , W E D N E S D AY, D E C E M B E R 8 , 2 0 0 4 50¢ Horse & Carriage is Coming to Town The Warwick Valley Chamber will once again bring to Town, Castle Carriage's beautiful Horses and Carriage for the public on Sat., Dec. 19. Holiday activities on the Railroad Green will feature photos with Santa and carriage rides from 12 Noon to 3 p.m. Event sponsors this year are the Realtors of the Warwick Chamber. For more information call the Chamber at 986-2720. Warwick Man Celebrates 100th Birthday By Robert Demetry Sporting a rainbow-colored propeller beanie hat that said, “I don’t wanna grow up,” 100-year-old Howard Werany of Warwick sat poised to blow out the candles on his birthday cake. But there were none! Instead, to save the precious energy it would take to do that, as well as excite his heart pacemaker, a relative from New Hampshire, who couldn’t attend the party, sent him 100 colorful helium-filled balloons to liven up the centurial gathering in his honor Sun., Dec. 5 at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. More than 100 family and friends greeted the dapper dresser who was once a messenger for the Federal Deposit Bank in New York and a Brooklyn milkman who sold quarts of milk from a horse-drawn wagon in below zero temperatures. Werany plunked down $100 in 1928 for a Model T Ford for his honeymoon travels to Virginia Beach, in the ensuing years, he and his wife moved to Warwick to raise four children where his extended family blossomed to ten grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. On a table in front of a nostalgic collage of words and pictures symbolizing Werany’s cultured character, sat two beautifully hand-crafted and carefully designed photograph albums of cherished memories (done by his granddaughter Donna Montouri Whitaker) from living a full life for a full century in which 18 U.S. presidents – from Theodore Roosevelt to George W. Bush – molded and shaped Werany’s world. Many local friends, businessmen and familiar female acquaintances came to pay homage to an active member – for 26 years – of the Warwick Valley Senior Club in which he served as its president for 22 years. Orange County Executive Edward A. Diana honored Werany with a county “proclamation” which, among other things, gave credit and distinction to him “for his efforts to” – get speakers to the club to speak on services for seniors and also getting the seniors a bigger space to meet in the Warwick Town Hall instead of the Episcopal Church.” Diana praised Werany for “always looking out for his fellow seniors and being a quick witted, people person, conversing with everyone he meets.” continued on page 10 Entered As Second Class Matter Warwick, N.Y. 10990 Publication No.666800 The Warwick Valley Dispatch / Robert Demetry Howard Werany turns 100-years-old Dec. 10 but was the center of attention at a party in his honor on Sun., Dec. 5, at Warwick’s Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Community Hall. 2 WARWICK VALLEY DISPATCH, DECEMBER 8, 2004 Town Planning Board Approves Three Applications By Scott Webber The Warwick Town Planning Board approved three applications and held over three others at their Wed., Dec. 1 meeting. Michael and Dawn Hazard got final approval for their five-lot subdivision on 37 acres on the south side of Prices Switch Road, about 550 feet west of Drew Road, after explaining how buyers will be protected from any possible radon in their drinking water by having filters in the system. The developers provided testimony from an expert who said the radon levels were well below the danger level and that if there was ever any danger, the filtration system would take care of the problem. The water will be tested before any Certificates of Occupancy are issued. Subdivision Approved on Drew Rd. The Board approved a four-lot subdivision known as Drew Subdivision on 69 acres on the south side of Drew Road. Deborah Drew Hallisev was the applicant. The approval came after it was agreed that a 100-foot buffer will be provided for salamanders on the property to protect them as endangered species. Town Planner Ted Fink said that 32 test holes had been drilled on the site, showing there were no archeological concerns in the area. Subdivision on Merritts Island Road Approved also was a two-lot subdivision of Victoria Sadowski on 3.43 acres on the north side of Merritts Island Road, some 1334 feet west of County Route 1. The application was approved under the provisions of the 1989 Zoning Code. West Ridge Farms Adjourned The application of James Aronson and Anne Harrington for preliminary approval of a proposed five-lot subdivision on 39 acres known as West Ridge Farms on the north side of West Ridge Road and 200 feet east of Cornfield Lane, was adjourned until Jan. 19, 2005 to allow time for a letter from the Army Corps of Engineers to arrive about the wetlands. The Board also wants to know what steps will be taken to protect the timber rattlesnakes on the site, an endangered species. Aronson said no construction will take place on lot four which is next to the rattlesnake’s habitat. Warwick Professional Park After reviewing the application of Warwick Professional Park for final site plan approval and special use permit for the construction and use of a seven-unit office park on the east side of Kings Highway, the Board voted to set it for a public hearing on the next available agenda. The application calls for the office park to be built on 15.86 acres between the Manno Farm on the west and the Mid-State Lumber Company on the east. Subdivision Proposed on Nelson Road The Board also reviewed, but took no action on the application of Adam Filipowski, for a proposed three-lot major subdivision on the east side of Nelson Road, some 1,607 feet northeast of Penaluna Road. He wants to create two four-acre lots and one 5.22-acre lot. Warwick Police Blotter November 29 James C. Connaughton, 27, of Warwick was arrested and charged with Aggravated Unlicensed Operation 3rd following an incident on Oakland Ave. He was released to reappear in Village Court. November 30 A 20-year-old male from Florida was arrested and charged with Aggravated Unlicensed Operation 2nd following an incident on Main St. He was released to reappear in Village Court. A 17-year-old male from Warwick was arrested and charged with Criminal Mischief 4th and Criminal Possession of a Weapon following an incident on Orchard St. He was remanded to the Orange County Jail in lieu of $2,500 bail. December 1 Marisa A. Russo, 30, of Warwick was arrested and charged with Disorderly Conduct following an incident on Ball Rd. She was released to reappear in Village Court. Anthony Curatola, 44, and Christine Clifford, 39, both of Greenwood Lake was arrested and charged with Petit separates • dresses • lingerie • accessories Larceny following an incident on State Hwy 94. Both were released to reappear in Town Court. December 3 David Rivera, 44, of Warwick was arrested and charged with Perjury 3rd following an incident on Kings Hwy. He was released to reappear in Town Court. RubyDee Murphy, 21, of Warwick, was arrested and charged with Aggravated Unlicensed Operation 3rd following an incident on Galloway Rd. She was released to reappear in Village Court. December 4 Daniel D. Hargis, 27, of Warwick was arrested and charged with Assault 3rd and Unlawful Possession of Marijuana following an incident on Spring St. He was released to reappear in Village Court. December 5 Terry E. Steele, 50, of Warwick was arrested and charged with Driving While Intoxicated over .08% following an incident on County Hwy 1. He was released to reappear in Town Court. Optimize Your Health through mind, body and spirit Achieve optimal wellness through the development of physical, emotional, psychological and behavioral health. open daily in december monfri sat sun jockey hollow road warwick ny The Source of the Healing Arts 14 West Street, Warwick, NY 10990 • 845-986-1179 SUPERVISOR’S CORNER By Michael P. Sweeton Warwick Town Supervisor www.townofwarwick.org For Town information log onto www.townofwarwick.org or tune to Cablevision Municipal Channel 12. Seymour Gordon, Chairman of the Town’s Ag & Open Space Preservation Board, will be honored by the Town Board in a ceremony on Thurs., Dec. 9 at 7:30 p.m. at the beginning of the regular Town Board meeting. Seymour, the heart and soul of PDR in Warwick, will be honored with the unveiling of a plaque enshrining his dedication to the program as well as a listing of all the farms protected through his leadership. All are welcomed and refreshments will be served following the ceremony. Chapter 680 of the Laws of 2002 enacted General Municipal Law §209-cc, requiring the annual reporting of the presence of wild animals. Pursuant to this law, each person owing, possessing or harboring a wild animal as set forth in §209-cc must report its presence to the Town Clerk’s office on or before Apr. 1 of each year. Reporting forms and a list of the common names of wild animals to be reported can be obtained in the Town Clerk’s office. Call 986-1124. I would like to remind residents that the Warwick Transportation System runs buses seven days a week to various locations within our Town as well as to Goshen, Monroe, Woodbury Commons, Blooming Grove, Washingtonville and Vails Gate. Three days a week an aid, Stanley Linton, rides the bus to assist our senior passengers as needed. This service is open to all residents at a one-way fare of $1 or $.50 for senior citizens. For additional information or schedules please call the transportation office at 986-2877. A public hearing entitled Creation of a Backup Drainage District for Westview Estates will be held on Thurs., Dec. 9 at 7 p.m. in the Warwick Town Hall. The next regular meeting of the Town Board will be held on Thurs., Dec. 9 at 7:30 p.m. in the Warwick Town Hall, 132 Kings Highway. ‘I Remember - Do You Remember’ They Will Never Forget! On Dec. 7, 1941, a Sunday morning, Pearl Harbor was attacked by the Japanese Navy. This surprise attack took the lives of 2400 men, women, and children. The Dispatch remembers and honors those who perished and the families and friends that were left behind. WARWICK VALLEY DISPATCH, DECEMBER 8, 2004 3 Residents Enjoy First Annual ‘Winding Through Warwick Holiday House Tour’ By Eileen Patterson After many years of attending the Holly Trail, many area residents and visitors were missing the chance to sneak a peak at how a home should be decorated for the holidays. The fundraising committee at St. Anthony Community Hospital seized the opportunity and created the first annual “Winding Through Warwick Holiday House Tour.” Six talented homeowners opened their doors to display their creativity and ingenuity. The Warwick Valley Bed and Breakfast on Maple Avenue was the first stop. The house is a completely restored 1900 Colonial Revival home in Warwick’s Historical District. It is one of the Town’s most charming B&Bs and is also the home of Warwick native Loretta Breedveld and her two children, Josh and Nina. Loretta has tastefully furnished both the home and inn with an eclectic combination of antiques. Her holiday décor is traditional and natural. A table was set in the dining room of the inn to evoke the spirit of a quiet and romantic New Year’s Eve celebration for two. The Raymond home on Kings Highway sits amid five acres of mature trees and apple orchards. The colonial- style farmhouse dating back to 1885 is home to Joe and Karen Raymond. Upon entering the home, guests were awed by the oak library complete with leaded glassenclosed bookcases. All of the rooms displayed were decorated with special emphasis on custom seasonal floral arrangements. The model home for Warwick Grove was on display for the tour. This gave curious guests an opportunity to see the building and design which will go into the Warwick Grove project being built in the Village. The home, called The Warwick, was decorated by The Red Shutters to display the warmth of the holiday season. It was decorated in the classic Hudson Valley style with emphasis on evergreens, pine cones, apples and ribbons. Marge and Jack Porter offered their home on Nieland Drive for display as well. Guests were treated to a wonderful display of the owners’ collections which include antique baskets, pewter and birdhouses. Each of the rooms on display included a Christmas tree decorated to match the spirit of the room. In addition to touring the homes throughout the Town of Warwick, guests were invited to browse through a Festival of Trees at Schervier Pavilion. Twelve trees were on The SACH Holiday House Tour Committee are: (from left) Leah Cerkvenik, Bonni Masi Oswald, Deborah Krol, Marge King-Porter, Jessica Gehrlein, Jean Ciampo, Terry Quint, Ann Lombardi-Nathan, and Dolly Freed. A Place to Rendezvous with Friends... Serving Breakfast & Lunch in the French Style Enjoy our expanded menu and daily specials. Take home wonderful French cheeses, pates, fresh baked baguettes, daily entrees, salads and don’t forget dessert! Available evenings and holiday parties. ...A Taste of France Ask about our Holiday Baskets & Gift Certificates Open Tuesday-Saturday 10-4, & Sunday 9-4 20 Railroad Avenue • Warwick NY • 845-988-0988 display each having been decorated by a local sponsor. The trees were offered complete with decorations at a silent auction. All proceeds from the tour and the tree auctions will be used to purchase new equipment, provide community healthcare programs and make vital improvements at St. Anthony Community Hospital, Mount Alverno Center and Schervier Pavilion. From The Mayor’s Office By Mayor Michael Newhard Village of Warwick www.villageofwarwick.org Happy Chanukah to all our Jewish friends and neighbors. Thank you to Moshe and Doris Schwartzberg for organizing the annual Menorah Lighting at Lewis Park. Congratulations to James and Richard Fivehouse who were inducted in the Eagle Court of Honor this past weekend. There has been frustration on both ends with the annual leaf pickup. Residents are angry that their leaves are not picked up in a timely manner. The difficulties faced are many. In some cases there are 150-200 bags per residence in any given neighborhood. The bags are taken to a mulching operation and each bag has to be cut open. The process is time consuming and labor intense. Meanwhile, other duties cannot be neglected – road patching, water main breaks, park maintenance, etc. Our crew will be out in full tilt. We apologize for the inconvenience. The Village of Warwick will be participating in the Annual Toy Drive sponsored by the Dept. of Parks, Recreation and Conservation of Orange County for disadvantaged children in the county beginning Mon., Nov. 29 through Mon., Dec. 20. New and clean used toys and games may be dropped off at Village Hall Monday through Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. The Village has new water billing software, which will change the format for water billing. Customers will now receive a postcard instead of the carbon envelope received in the past. Please be watchful when you receive your mail. Warwick in Bloom continues to meet on a monthly basis. This is a great committee of volunteers. Anyone interested in participating, call Heidi at 986-7210. Please remember the Village of Warwick has a leash law and please respect your neighbor and neighborhood by cleaning up after your dog – it’s the law and punishable by a $250 fine. 4 WARWICK VALLEY DISPATCH, DECEMBER 8, 2004 Letters to the Editor Publisher Min Jae Hong Editor-in-Chief Jennifer O’Connor Managing Editor Marion Moraski Art Director Michael McVey Reporters Scott Webber Katie Bisaro Collen McAvey Nancy Owen Eileen Patterson 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. Advertising Lon Tytell Editorial Assistants Evelyn Lord Press Dave DeWitt Evelyn Card Contributor Robert Demetry 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. Dispatch Newspaper Available Online You can use the internet to read a free electronic version of The Warwick Valley Dispatch. Visit www.warwickinfo.net, and click on the Warwick Valley Dispatch link. You will be taken to a preview page of the current weekly edition, available for download in Adobe PDF format. Letters to the Editor We welcome Letters to the Editor. 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Letters may also be emailed to: [email protected] ‘The Emptiest Barrel Makes the Loudest Sound’ Thanks Community for Supporting Harvest to Holly Tour Editor, Thank goodness we have good ole’ Stan Mocarsky always ready to complain and point a finger at anyone who doesn’t agree with his way of thinking and to point out the dangers of those who have opinions that differ from his. His letters remind me of the adage, “the emptiest barrel makes the loudest sound.” Editor, On behalf of the Historical Society of the Town of Warwick I want to thank all those in the community who contributed to the success of our first annual Harvest to Holly walking tour of our museum buildings. Some 500 adults and children participated in the tour despite the rainy weather. Our structures, authentically decorated in the 18th and 19th century holiday themes were enjoyed by all, as was the hot cider along the way which provided welcome good cheer. We especially thank the over 70 members, volunteers and docents who worked so hard on this project. Also thanks to our individual museum business and family sponsors, the Chamber of Commerce, the Merchants Guild, the High School History Club, Boy Scouts, the Historical Society Sewing Group, the musical performers, local orchards, bakers, artists, building curators and the individual house decorating teams, and so many others that supported our efforts. And congratulations to our co-chairs Barbara Kohlberger and Denis Kellman for a job well done The event raised some $11,000 that will help with building maintenance and support our educational programs. Most importantly it gave our Society the opportunity to open the museums to the community for their participation in a walk through Warwick history. This event is one example of the Society’s efforts to reinvent ourselves so that we can continue to contribute to Warwick’s quality of life in this new century. Your support and participation in the yearlong Society programs is welcome. Please join us again at next year’s walking tour and in the events that we will be presenting throughout the year. In the meantime happy holidays and thank you. JAYSON PARMETER Feels Letter Writer is Misguided Editor, Nothing could be more American than freedom of speech, except for apple pie and cheeseburgers, which taste a lot better. The reason we are in Iraq is to bring democracy to the Iraqis. Not everyone agrees with Bush and that’s OK, fortunately we can disagree with his policies and not be executed. Isn’t that the greatest example we could set for the rest of the world? So I feel Stan Mocarsky is misguided when he complains about the Professor’s letter to the editor on Nov. 24. The professor is exercising her right to free speech, and Mr. Mocarsky is angrily speculating about what the professor is teaching. Bush won fair and square so relax Stan, don’t be so insecure. Mr. Bush is a tough guy; he can handle a little criticism! A. ALLEN Junior R.O.T.C. Programs are Successful Editor, As a concerned citizen and a taxpayer I make many observations of our town and village, governments, always with a view to improvement or obvious correction. As a past student of senior Reserve Officer’s Training Corps, about September I became acquainted with Col. Donald Bernstein of the Minisink High School, who heads up the Junior R.O.T.C. program in that School District and has some responsibility in recruiting other high schools. There are five J.R.O.T.C. units in Orange County and Col. Bernstein has been to date unsuccessful in arranging a seminar or meeting to expose this important leadership and citizenship training to the Warwick School System. A program of J.R.O.T.C. does not obligate a student to any service and the school can select the type of military service such as Army, Marine, etc. A few days ago I listened to a legendary story of our Secretary of State, Colin Powell, who early in life did not learn well until he became involved in senior Reserve Officers Training, which he credits to his success. Also it was evident he does not favor war unless it is absolutely necessary. I have been personally in touch with various leaders of the Warwick Community and hope it will lead to an opportunity for Warwick to become acquainted with the successful years J.R.O.T.C. has had at Minisink. JOHN (JACK) PORTER Thanks St. Anthony Hospital HENRY L. NIELSEN, JR. PRESIDENT, THE HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF THE TOWN OF WARWICK Informing Residents about Scheduled BCM Public Hearing Editor, A continuation of the public hearing on the BCM 40-house development is scheduled for Wed., Dec. 15, 7:30 p.m. at Town Hall. This is only one of four Bellvale developments currently before the Board. The developer has submitted 52 pages of written answers to previously-raised questions from the public. These answers are available at the Town Hall Planning Office during normal business hours. And if you are a speed-reader, the answers (but without the questions that were asked) will also be available for public review prior to the public meeting. If you are concerned about the impact on our community and the loss of a lovely viewscape, please attend the public hearing and offer your opinions. PHYLLIS BRILLER FOR SAVE OLD BELLVALE Thanks Friends & Family for Successful 100th Birthday Editor, We wish to thank Drs. Wang, Fiore and Hoverman, the staff of St. Anthony Community Hospital, especially the Emergency Room Staff and the First Floor Nurses Station and the staff at Schervier Pavilion for all the care and kindness shown to our mother during her recent illness.. Editor, Many thanks to all my friends and relatives who came to my 100th birthday party and made it such a success. You made me very happy. May God Bless You All! CHILDREN OF HELEN GLOWACZEWSKI HOWARD WERANY WARWICK VALLEY DISPATCH, DECEMBER 8, 2004 5 Women Donate 100 Pounds of Presents More than concentrating only on exercise, the women of Warwick’s Curves joined together to send homegrown holiday spirit to troops serving in Iraq. Throughout November, they brought homemade goodies, toiletries, Christmas decorations, hand-held games, and other beautifully wrapped presents, filling a huge storage container with cheer and good wishes. These presents are headed for Baghdad to the men and Capt. Heather A. Hills, stationed there, calls “her soldiers.” This isn’t the first time this group has banded together to extend a helping hand. This fall Curves raised money during the Walk for a Cure. It was that effort that inspired one member to suggest this holiday project, and the generosity and fellowship of the women made it a success. At Curves, where weight is often a topic, the women donated in excess of 100 pounds of presents. Warwick Curves – front row from left: Rita Rhein, Ann Marie Todd (Curves instructor), Evelyn Kientzler, Jill Buell and Wendy Dembeck. Back row: Helene McArdle and Christine Priovolos. Lawyers from Center for Constitutional Rights to Speak in Warwick At 7:30 p.m. on Wed., Dec. 15, Jeffrey Fogel and Michael Smith of The Center for Constitutional Rights will present a program called “Your Rights and The Constitution/The Patriot Act and You” at the Tuscan Cafe, 5 South Street, in Warwick. The Center for Constitutional Rights was the lead plaintiff in the recent US Supreme Court case granting writs of habeas corpus to the “detainees” at Guantanamo. The public is invited to attend and to participate in a discussion, which will follow the presentation. The Center for Constitutional Rights (CCR), founded in 1966, is dedicated to advancing and protecting the rights guaranteed by the United States Constitution and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Founded in 1966 by attorneys working with civil rights demonstrators in the South, CCR is dedicated to the creative use of law as a positive force for social change. Jeffrey Fogel is the Legal Director of the Center for Constitutional Rights. He has practiced civil rights and civil liberties law for nearly thirty five years, in private practice, as the Litigation Director of the Prisoner’s Rights Project of the ACLU of New Jersey and later as its Executive and Legal Director. Fogel was a clinical professor of law at Rutgers School of Law where he also taught civil rights and civil liberties. Fogel was also the lead attorney for United for Peace and Justice in its challenge to the City’s denial of a permit for a rally in Central Park. Michael Steven Smith is the author, editor, and co-editor of six books, most recently “The Emerging Police State” by William M. Kunstler. He has testified before committees of the United States Congress and the United Nations on human rights issues. Mr. Smith is a co-host of the radio show “Law and Disorder” on WBAI. He lives and practices law in New York City with his wife Debby, where on behalf of seriously injured persons, he sues insurance companies and occasionally the Police Department of the City of New York. 6 WARWICK VALLEY DISPATCH, DECEMBER 8, 2004 Florida Tree Lighting Delights Children of All Ages By Colleen McAvey The Florida Fire Department, Highland Engine and Hose Fire Company delighted a large crowd of families and guests with their annual Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony on Fri., Dec. 3. Santa arrived atop a huge fire truck and brought gifts for everyone there. As he greeted the crowd, second graders from Golden Hill Elementary Chorale Group entertained everyone with holiday songs. The Chorale Group, which is trained by Kristian Henne, was joined by the Select Winds from Golden Hill Elementary fourth and fifth graders, trained by Band Director Chris Jaquin, and under the direction of Mary Lee Ferris. Principal Ron DePace proudly listened to his students perform beautiful music. The children were thrilled as well, to see their Principal in the chilly evening watching them perform. This is the first year the Chorale was accompanied by the wind ensemble. Radio Station WTBQ 1110 interviewed Fire Chief Rod McClane, “live from Florida” and described, “over the air” all the activities that were going on at this year’s event. The entire event could not have been possible without the efforts of the Fire Department and hardworking Florida Department of Public Work (DPW). Many Village officials attended the event such as Mayor Jim Pawliczek; Trustees, Dan Codi and John Redman; Village Clerk Gloria McAndrews; and Building Inspector Adrian Mateosian were on hand to help support the festivities. With a warm smile, County Legislator Mike Pillmier, a home-grown Floridian, and 35-year member of the Highland Engine and Hose Company assisted in handing out huge oranges, candy canes, and the largest coloring books anyone has ever seen. The Fire Company also gave out free raffle tickets for all the children and 10 huge prizes were won to the thrill of the crowd. Holding their new coloring books are Charlie Romano (son of Karen and Charles Romano) and Matthew Mulhare with his sister, Kathryn Rose, his mother, Vera, and brother, Andrew, who all couldn’t believe the size of the books. Village of Florida By Mayor Jim Pawliczek Second graders at Golden Hill Elementary sing to a large crowd at Florida’s Annual Tree lighting. Men's Night Out cochairmen, Tim Mullally of Style Counsel, and George Laurence of The Eclectic Eye, are joined by Dan Laurence and Jane Johnston of The Eclectic Eye, Joann Quattrone of Aborigines and Patty Munley of Sweetbriar's. They are all getting ready for the Warwick Merchants' First Annual Men's Night Out on Fri., Dec. 17 from 4 to 8 p.m. The elf hats were donated by The Toy Chest. This article is my way of communicating with you, the residents of the Village of Florida. Any opinions expressed are strictly my own. This coming spring the Village is planning to build a pavilion in the new parkland next to Glenmere Lake. Since the parkland has no official name yet, we are asking you to send any suggestions you might have to the Village Hall, 33 South Main Street, Florida, NY 10921. Be aware that we cannot use a name that could cause confusion with 911 emergencies. Also in the planning for 2005 is a 6,000 square foot grocery store at the site of the former Big V ShopRite store. Parties are in contract and in the process of obtaining municipal approval. Hopefully, this will help to fill the void created when ShopRite closed its doors. On Tues., Dec. 7, Americans observed a day of solemn remembrance of Pearl Harbor. At sundown on this same day, many began their observance of another remembrance, one that brings joy and hope to all believers. This wonderful season of “lights” is Hanukkah. In warm and cozy homes, while children play special games, singing songs and looking forward to the feast of delectable foods to follow, friends and relatives gather for the tradition of lighting one candle each evening until a total of eight candles burn brightly. With prayer and reverence, each family reenacts a miracle that holds the Jewish faith steadfast for thousands of years. A blessed Hanukkah to all who share in the observance of this holy season. Tis’ the Season for Gingerbread Girls and Boys Enter your homemade gingerbread girl or boy in our contest. All entries will be displayed in our windows. Holiday prizes will be awarded to the most creative entries! Ages 4 to 14. Cookie cutters available for purchase in our Kitchen section. Entry deadline: Thursday, Dec. 9th* Drop off your entry @ Newhard’s by 5p.m. Winners announced at noon Dec. 12th! Good luck and happy holidays to all. *Place name and phone number on back of entry. NEWHARD’S • THE HOME SOURCE 3 9 M A I N S T R E E T, WA RW I C K • 845-986-4544 Open 8am til 10pm • 845-987-2050 • 5 South St., Warwick • www.tuscancafe.net WARWICK VALLEY DISPATCH, DECEMBER 8, 2004 7 Santas a Big Hit at Annual Winter Craft Fair By Eileen Patterson The Warwick Valley Middle School PTA held its annual Winter Craft Fair at the Middle School on Sat., Dec. 4. Over 150 vendors, many of whom live in Warwick, offered shoppers an opportunity to find one-of-a-kind gifts for the special people on their holiday lists. All items were handmade and the variety was plentiful. The selections ranged from wreaths made completely from nature, to outdoor wooden or slate holiday decorations. Santas of every size and manner could be seen in just about all of the aisles. One successful vendor had the creative approach of hand painting gourds to look like Santa and Mrs. Claus. In addition, the Fair is a chance for school and youth organizations to raise funds for their particular efforts. Girl Scout Troop #546 offered very reasonably priced hand-decorated gift bags for sale. The Fair put them well on the way towards their goal of raising $1600 for a troop trip to a dude ranch in Pennsylvania. The Warwick Crew Team had a booth selling cookies and raffle tickets to assist in funding their team, which is not covered under the school budget. The Middle School Drama Club was selling a “Suessically” flavored cookbook to raise money to fund their Spring production of Suessical the Musical. Shoppers were given many chances to taste holiday cookies, homemade fudge, and dip and chip selections from vendors. The PTA hosts this annual Winter Craft Fair to give local vendors an opportunity to sell their wares. In addition, it is the largest of their fundraising efforts for the year. The PTA is running behind on funds this year, because the Winter Craft Fair scheduled for last December, was cancelled due to snowy weather. The crisp air put everyone in the spirit for the holidays and gave many a good start on their shopping. Abby, Katharine and Gina, Girl Scouts from Troop #546, display their hand-decorated gift bags. Feeling the Warm Glow at The General Garden’s By Colleen McAvey It was a beautiful evening for a Warwick Valley Chamber Mixer at The General’s Garden on Thurs., Dec. 2, surrounded by vibrant Poinsettias, the warm glow of Holiday lights, good neighbors, food and beverages. Town Supervisor Michael Sweeton and his family, who own the General's Garden, opened their doors to local business owners and chamber members, sharing ideas, making new friends and new contacts, munching on cheese, fruit, and deserts. A contest was held for picking a favorite Poinsettia in the Green House, which was lined with every possible type of regular and novelty Poinsettia large, small, hanging, and standing, in every possible color and style imaginable. Each guest was invited to peruse the vast selection, learning about all the different varieties and then pick their favorite. Throughout the year The Chamber holds many events to build commraderie, good will, and networking resources amongst business owners. This Holiday Chamber Mixer was also a fundraiser that included a 50/50 for the Holiday decorations in the Village. "The wreaths and lights are a little past their prime,” stated Chamber President Linda Glohs, “so we would like to buy new ones and continue to add to the beauty of our Village and Town." The Warwick Valley Chamber of Commerce (WVCC) was incorporated in 1939 as a non-profit organization. Their objective is to foster cooperative action in advancing the common commercial, industrial, professional and civic interests of the organization's members in the Town of Warwick, and surrounding areas. The warmth of the evening could be felt as the guests stepped out into the cold night air, and will linger in the glow of the lights seen this Holiday Season. Having a good time are: (from left) Paul Manza, Village of Warwick Trustee Roger Metzger and his wife, Susan. A New Classy Place to Shop in Warwick By Lon Tytell Jackie Sitro, the owner of Jacqueline's Boutique, is proud to announce the Grand Opening of her second location of Jacqueline's Boutique in Warwick. Along with Joanne Cavalaro, they will be expanding a full line of evening wear, prom dresses, tuxedos, elegant handbags, evening bags, unique costume jewelry, lounge and sleepwear, women's accessories, and more. Come visit Jacqueline's Boutique for your perfect holiday ensemble. Jacqueline's Boutique is located at 17 Main Street. Holiday hours are Monday through Saturday from 10a.m. to 6p.m. and Sunday 11a.m. to 5p.m. For more information call 987-9600. New Boutique in Warwick - Jackie Sitro and Joanne Cavalaro are shown with some of the elegant handbags at Jacqueline's Boutique. 8 WARWICK VALLEY DISPATCH, DECEMBER 8, 2004 Family Dentistry Eugene A. Tomosivitch, D.D.S Leonard G. Episcopio, D.D.S • • • Children - A Specialty • State of the Art Dental Equipment and Diagnostic Tools • • Nitrous Oxide Sedation • Most Insurance Plans Accepted Warwick Central School District Meetings to be Held Preceding the regular meeting to be held Mon. Dec. 13 at 7:30 p.m. at the Sanfordville Elementary School, the Warwick Valley Central School District Board of Education will hold a Public Hearing on Proposed Appropriation from the Repair Reserve Fund. The regular meeting agenda includes new course proposals, Middle School pilot program status report, and Board Athletic Liaison report. An executive session may follow the regular meeting. Cordial and Friendly Staff Relaxed and Comfortable Operatories Special Holiday After Care Program for Half Day Emergencies and New Patients Welcome Extended Office Hours (including Saturdays) 31 Oakland Avenue, Warwick, NY Call Today - (845) 986-2929 Are you trying to get ready for the holidays, but having a hard time finding something for the kids to do so you can go shopping? Why not try the Special Holiday After Care Program for the half-day of school on Fri., Dec. 17 at the Warwick Valley Community Center. The After Care Half Day program is open to students in Grades K-5 and is held from dismissal time until 6 p.m. Special holiday activities for the children include lunch, special Mad Science holiday workshops, crafts and a movie for only $15. Pre-registration is required. To register call the Warwick Valley Community Center at 986-6422. LLC Bobolink Dairy & Bakeyard Jonathan & Nina White cheesemakers Santa Visits Nifty Buys Artisanal RawMilk Cheeses from grassfed cows Woodfired Rustic Breads Pasture raised meats Kids may come to Nifty Buys at 1360 King's Highway, Sugar Loaf and visit Santa on Dec. 11, and 12 from 12 noon – 4 p.m. Each child will receive a gift. Parents feel free to bring your cameras and take photos. Looking for the perfect holiday gift? We ship! Order through our website: wwwcowsoutsidecom Warwick Valley School District Offers Drivers’ Education Bobolink LLC Meadowburn Rd Vernon NJ Route to Dekay Road just South of the NY/NJ border mile to right on Meadowburn Road Farm is on the right drive (slowly) down the hill Farm Store Hours for Holiday Season : Wednesday Friday: • Saturday & Sunday: Closed: / / / / // THE ULTIMATE GIFT SHOP Your Holiday Shopping Starts Here Featuring Polish Pottery • Willow Tree & Debbie Mum Collections • Exquisite Jewelry • Leather & Evening Bags • Hand Painted Items by Local Artisans A Fish Out of Water New Gift Items Arriving Daily Pesonal Shopping Available After Hours - Call for Appointment 845-651-0155 20 North Main St., Florida, NY 10921 • Open Wed-Sun The Warwick Valley School District will be offering the Drivers’ Education Program during the spring semester. This course is offered by an independent driving school and the cost to each student will be $270. Any student who wishes to participate in this program must have their Learner’s Permit as issued by the Motor Vehicle Department and must be 16-years-old on or before Feb. 2, 2005. Applications are available in the Guidance Office at the High School. The deadline for applications is Thurs., Dec. 23. Give the Gift of Life This Holiday – Donate Blood Every 2.5 seconds, someone needs a blood transfusion, yet only a small percentage of those eligible to give blood do, especially during the holiday season when the need increases. St. Anthony Community Hospital in Warwick is asking the community to make a difference this holiday season – donate blood and give the “gift of life.” Little Bit of Pine Island Gifts for All Occassions Poinsettias Fresh Flowers Featuring a Full Line of Glass Ornaments Willow Tree Angels Jim Shore and much more... COLLECTIBLES Open 7 Days a Week 651 County Route 1, Pine Island, NY Next to the Jolly Onion • 845-258-7122 We Have Video Rentals To help address the need for blood, St. Anthony Community Hospital working in cooperation with Community Blood Services, has scheduled a blood drive on Wed., Dec. 8 from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Hospital, 15 Maple Avenue in Warwick. To be a donor, you must be between the ages of 17 and 70 and weight 110 lbs. To schedule an appointment call 987-5155 or 5153. This holiday season be a hero and give the “gift of life.” Warwick Library Launches Annual Appeal For the seventy-seven years it has been in existence, Warwick’s Albert Wisner Public Library has been a thriving center of the community and its connection to reading, life-long learning and personal enrichment. While not the largest in Orange County, the Wisner Library consistently sees one of the highest number of borrowers and program attendees on an annual basis. So that the library may continue impacting the community in such important ways, and to insure that it is positioned to provide the best possible library programs and services, the Library is conducting their first community annual appeal. Public funding provides for the Library’s basic operation. Contributions throughout the year enable it to expand the possibilities of meeting the growing needs of the community, for example . . . • Growing the Library’s collection - books, books on tape, CDs, videos/DVDs, computer software, etc. - to where it should be to serve a community the size of Warwick; • Enhancing and diversifying Library programs to better respond to the educational and cultural curiosity of our growing community; and • Upgrading and adding to the Library’s computer resources to meet the overwhelming demand for access to software, specialized databases and the Internet. All funds received are tax deductible and will go directly toward growing your Library’s collection, enhancing and adding programs, technological improvements, and in support of other aspects of operating the Library. To find out how to contribute contact the Library’s Director, Rosemary Cooper at 986-1047 or visit: www.albertwisnerlibrary.org. AARP #377 Presents Trip to Smoky Mountains AARP #377 is presenting a trip to Smoky Mountains & The Biltmore Estate Mon., May 9 – Sun., May 15 with deluxe motor coach transportation. Package includes two nights in Virginia area and three nights in Pigeon Forge, Tn. There will be seven exciting shows in Pigeon Forge including: Dixie Stampede, Grand Illusions Magic Show, Country Tonight, Integrity Quartet, Black Bear Jamboree, Louise Mandrell Theater, and the Chinese Acrobats. Also included are: free time for shopping in Gatlinburg, optional visit to Dollywood Theme Park and Harrah’s Cherokee Casino, deluxe overnight accommodations in the Biltmore Estate area at the Hampton Inn, guided tour of the Biltmore Estate with free time, a souvenir guidebook of the Estate, all baggage handling, taxes and meal gratuities. Cost is $685.00/ppdbl. For information and reservations call Kay Proscia at 258-3528. A $50 deposit is due at time of booking. WARWICK VALLEY DISPATCH, DECEMBER 8, 2004 9 Warwick Lions Increase Membership At their regular meeting on Thurs., Nov. 4, Douglas Stage, the Warwick Lions Club President had the privilege of installing five new members as Warwick Lions. The new members are: Joseph Alston, Calixo and Denise Bulnes, and Jesus and Nancy Rivera. All five new members have extensive Lions experience from previous clubs and were enthusiastically accepted into the organization. The Warwick Lions Club originated in 1948. They are part of the world’s largest service organization and are recognized world wide for their work with the blind and visually impaired. Lions Club meetings are held the first and third Thurs. of each month at 7 p.m. at the Landmark Inn. Anyone interested in joining our growing organization can contact Lion Craig Thompson, 1st VP and Membership Director at 986-1136, email us at [email protected], or visit our website www.warwicklionsclub.org. Jesus Rivera and Nancy Rivera (from left), Doug Stage, President, Denise Bulnes, and Joseph Alston. Calixo Bulnes is not pictured. Shadow Star By Suzyn Barron President, the Warwick Valley Humane Society Shadow, Shadow, Shadow Star how we wonder why so far One so lovely, one so bright like a diamond in the night Is still unwanted, so unclear why you’re with us one whole year? With your dainty, dazzling allure Someone will choose you one day for sure Shadow, Shadow, Shadow Star how we wonder why so far One so lovely, one so bright like a diamond in the night Is still unwanted, so unclear why you’re with us one whole year? Shadow, Shadow, Shadow Star why does no one know who you are Since last December you’ve grown up in a cage But no one has noticed your youthful age Now - not even two years old You’ve spent a homeless year untold. Shadow, Shadow, Shadow Star with pretty markings you are by far a fancy feline of pure delight With big green eyes that shine so bright Ever hopeful, forever dear But will we find you a family this year? Shadow, Shadow, Shadow star black and white beauty that you are With graceful manner and soft meow You have been overlooked somehow Editors Note: This poem is written in the hopes of finding a family to adopt “Shadow Star.” She is the longest resident at the Warwick Valley Humane Society, who "celebrated" her one year anniversary of homelessness on Dec. 3. For more information call 986-2473. 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At age ten Werany worked in a nearby Brooklyn grocery store for five dollars a week, six days a week. “When I had to weigh-out five pounds of potatoes for a customer the owner made me go in the back and put a small stone in with the potatoes to make it weigh more and he could make more money,” recalled Werany. He worked for the Borden’s milk company in Brooklyn for 30 years, selling dairy products from a horse-drawn wagon and later from an electric truck until World War II came along and the country needed the lead used in car parts and later graduated to gasoline delivery trucks. “In those days they didn’t care that much about employees and there was more concern about the milk freezing and the horses,” remembers Werany. If something happened on a route, like an accident, the company would ask: “How is the horse?” and didn’t say, “How is the man? because you could always replace the man.” “Milk was 12 cents a quart for Grade A and 11 cents for Grade B and the company was forever pushing butter, eggs and cottage cheese but the prices were higher than the stores and it was rough getting rid of them,” recalls Werany. “My father-in-law got me into the milk business which was practically slavery really – you get up at 2 a.m. and the hours were long, sometimes 12 hours a day or more,” he said. Werany married Lorena Steudtner in 1928 when he was 24. “My mother said I was too young to get married – and perhaps she was right – but it lasted and I was married very nicely for over 61 years,” said Werany. The couple met at a canoe club at Sheepshead Bay. “I met her there because I saw what I was getting – you know in those days women wore dresses down to their ankles and you couldn’t tell what was under the package,” chuckled Werany. Howard and Lorena had four children: Adrienne Cambell, Eunice Golia, Janetta Montouri and Victor Werany. He never served in the military and kind of regrets not serving his country: “I fell between the cracks. You see, I was too young for World War I and I was too old for World War II. I was 37 and had three children at the time they drafted me but didn’t bother to call me into action – what the heck are they going to do with a 37-year-old married man?” “In a way I often was sorry I never did get into the military but at least I’m alive. Perhaps I wouldn’t be if I had gone to war.” His secret recipe for a good marriage? Werany says not to have any big fights, just small ones. And if you have a disagreement and are really angry, go out for a walk and cool off, calm down and get the heck back home where you belong! His secret recipe for longevity? Werany says to have a glass of wine with the dinner meal and a teaspoon of cod liver oil every morning. “I think the cod liver oil kept me oiled up all these years,” mused Werany. While visiting a friend in Florida, New York, Lorena and Howard discovered the charming Town of Warwick and liked it so much they decided to move here and make it their home – a charming house on Sleepy Valley Road. He worked at Middletown’s popular discount store, Playtogs, on Dolson Avenue, starting there in 1955 and remaining there for 17 years in the shipping and receiving department: “I lasted as long as the company did,” he remarked then recalling how he used to go out in the morning to the nearby Dixie Diner and buy 22 cups of coffee and buns for his workers who came to work without breakfast. “But then the boss caught on and cut it out and that was drastic. I couldn’t understand how they could work without their coffee, I don’t know,” he said. Family calls him “one of the kids” and a veritable spunky ringleader always doing things like playing scrabble, lotto, card games and always baking bread or bagels for everyone to snack on. His friends call him a real “people person” and they love him because he does care about them and does a lot of little things instead of doing one giant spectacular one. Werany has been sometimes “over-helpful” said his daughter Janetta. Once he helped his girl friend, who is 80 years old, out of a chair and he flipped and broke some ribs as well as she too!” Although always an avid walker, Werany now has extra mobility to get around his village. He recently purchased a mobility electric scooter to help him get around and about what he considers his native home in a sense. “I’ve lived here for 47 years and have enjoyed this wonderful place but I wasn’t ‘baptized’ here to be called a native,” said the avid reader who likes classical music and a little glass of wine at the end of the day. “I wasn’t baptized in Wawayanda Creek and am still looking forward to that because I feel badly about that. If I was baptized here I would be a real Warwickian – a people of the valley,” he added. It is said that men do not quit playing because they grow old; they grow old because they quit playing. Whether ten or a hundred, if there is in one’s heart the love of wonder, the childlike appetite of what’s next, and the courage to play the game as the rules are written, that person is forever young. And Howard Werany is 100 years young! Note: On Thurs., Dec. 9 Werany’s 100th birthday will be acknowledged on television’s Channel 4 (NBC) by commentator Willard Scott sometime between 7:15 and 9:15 in the morning. Tune in to the celebration. Top Songs of 1904: “Give My Regards to Broadway” by G. Cohan; “Nan! Nan! Nan! by Edward Madden; “Blue Bell” by Edward Madden and “Teasing” by Cecil Mack 1904 Prices: Bread (4 cents /loaf); milk (29 cents/gal.); car ($500); house ($4,000); stamp (2 cents); average income ($844/yr.); DOW avg. 70. Howard with his four children, from left: Eunice Golia, Janetta Monntouri, Victor Werany, Howard and Adrienne Campbell. WARWICK VALLEY DISPATCH, DECEMBER 8, 2004 Jack & Beans General Store 845.469.5616 Newest Store in Sugar Loaf “Step Back in Time” Nostalgic Candy & Tin Signs Heirloom Quilts, Custom Hand-Made Signs & Checker Boards, Antique Tin Toys, Linens by Park Designs, McCall’s Candles & Much More... • Boyds Bears and Boyds Home Accents • Unique Gifts • Exclusive Skin & Bath Care Products Sugar Loaf, N.Y. Bring Ad in for 10% Discount May your day be filled with love, health & happiness OPEN 7 DAYS TIL CHRISTMAS OPEN: Thurs.-Sun. 12-5 4 Romers Alley Sugar Loaf, NY L ROAD PINES HIL CHESTER WOOD RD Sketch Courtesy of SkiffleBoom Publishing, Warwick, NY (845) 987-8457 • www.skiffleboom.com 1361 A. Kings Highway, Sugar Loaf, NY 845-469-6788 • Email: [email protected] Visit us on the web: www.niftybuys.com Austrian Crystal Earrings Pins Necklaces AMARONE’S ITALIAN CUISINE Art & Craft Village Santa will Visit Nifty Buys! DEC. 11TH & 12TH 12PM TO 4PM Each child receives a gift from Santa, so be sure to bring your camera. We have Nifty Gifts for your special occasion! Closed Monday & Tuesday 845-469-3167 • 1364 Kings Highway Email: [email protected] 11 BERTONI MY SISTER’S CLOSET TRISTAN GALLERY G’S H JACK & BEANS KIN NIFTY BUYS BOSTREE IGH WAY ENCHANTED ELIZABETH’S SUGARLOAF BYPASS (13A) ROMER’S ALLEY GALLERY TRISTAN Holiday Sparkle 1379 Kings Highway • Sugar Loaf, NY 10981 Phone: 845.469.4708 • Open Fri-Sun, 12-5 MOONDANCER SCOTT’S MEADOW W WA RW IC K E BELLVALE N Amarone’s Italian Cuisine S SUGARLOAF MOUNTAIN SERVING LUNCH & DINNER 7 DAYS A WEEK Copyright 2004, SkiffleBoom Publishing. All Rights Reserved. Maynot be reproduced without express written permission. See our large selection of designer jewelry at a wide range of prices. HANDCRAFTED JEWELRY EXOTIC TREASURES FROM THE WEST RIGHT HERE IN SUGAR LOAF! Find That Unusual One-of-a-Kind Piece Among Our Large and Varied Collection Full Collection of Amy Brown Fairy Divias Native American & Southwestern Art Crystals and Minerals Candles • Tie Dye Clothing Jewelry • Body Jewelry Pottery • Herbs Largest Collection of Incense, Oils & Accessories in the Tri-State Area Thanksgiving to Christmas Open 7 Days a Week 845-469-1828 1360 Kings Highway, Sugar Loaf • [email protected] CALL FOR HOLIDAY RESERVATIONS OPEN CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR’S DAY, 3-9PM OPEN CHRISTMAS EVE & NEW YEAR’S EVE REGULAR HOURS (845)469-0993 BANQUET FACILITY SERVING UP TO 80 PEOPLE Open Thurs - Sun 11-6 Mon-Thur 12-10 • Fri-Sat 12-11 • Sun 12-9 62 Wood Road, Sugarloaf, NY 10981 Tel 845-469-4405 • Fax 845-469-9736 1392 Kings Highway Sugar Loaf %RVWUHH aDWWKHJDOOHU\a DQHFOHFWLFPL[RI FRQWHPSRUDU\KDQGFUDIWV 2166'4; ,'9'.4; /14' .LQJV+Z\6XJDU/RDI1< 7KXUVGD\6DWXUGD\6XQGD\ 3OHDVHFDOOIRUH[WHQHGKROLGD\KRXUV 6WRQHZDUH6DQWDVKHHSE\ 6DQGUD0DF.HQ]LH6FKPLGW DWWKHVWXGLR3RWWHU\FODVVHV 12 WARWICK VALLEY DISPATCH, DECEMBER 8, 2004 ‘The Nutcracker’ at Warwick High School Justine Jacobsen will be performing the part of “Clara” (en Pointe) in Wa r w i c k B a l l e t T h e a t e r ’s production of “The Nutcracker.” This is the Justine Jacobsen second time Justine has been selected to perform as “Clara” in this holiday favorite. The performance is being held at Warwick Valley High School on Fri., Dec. 10, at 7:30 p.m. and Sat., Dec. 11, at 2 and 7:30 p.m. The fully staged, two act ballet with beautiful scenery and lavish costumes will be classically performed by professional and semi professional dancers with over 70 students from the community who study dance at Dancer’s Studio. Alanna Dickten, Arianna Henry and Jacqueline Mosca are the three ballerinas who will dance the role of Sugarplum Fairy as well as other cast roles in the three different performances. Soren DuHoffman, a company member of Aspen Santafe Ballet, will partner them as the Cavalier. Alison Dripchak will play the role of Snow Queen. Melissa Padham and Isabel Fernandez, returning WBT Company members from dance majors in college, will dance Russian and Waltz of the Flowers. WBT is grateful to all the Warwick, Florida and Chester Merchants for their support and generous contributions to the raffle tables set up at the performances by the WBT Guild. Children from the audience are sure to enjoy the opportunity to meet some of the cast members, such as the Sugarplum Fairy and the Mouse King each intermission. The ballet held every other year is always a huge undertaking, but has proven to be an awaited community event where much of the audience choose WBT Theater’s performances over the hassle of going into New York City. Warwick Ballet Theater is a not for profit ballet company. All proceeds from this production support the Isabel Rodriquez Memorial Scholarship Fund. Pre-sale and group tickets are available through Dancer’s Studio at 986-2466. All ready to perform WBT’s Nutcracker. Alanna Dickten, Arianna Henry, and Jacqueline Mosca will each dance one performance in the role of Sugarplum Fairy and Soren DuHorrman as the Cavalier. Port of Call Hosts ‘The Christmas Collection’ In what has become an annual event, The Gallery at Port of Call, once again hosts "The Christmas Collection" from Dec. 9 through Jan 30. The exhibit, featuring small works by twenty artists, represents a look back at some of the galleries favorite artists that have exhibited their work during the past year or so and a few new surprises. The work covers the gamut of mediums from David Silver’s photography featuring local Warwick scenery, Sarah McHugh’s Gelatin Prints, oils by Susan Fogel Morris, Susan Minier’s exciting fabric collage to Joan Ross watercolors and Gary Genetti’s wonderful glass vases. The exhibit even includes the rarely seen work of Sheldon Cotler. The diversity and scope of the exhibit always provides a colorful, fun and exciting collection and an opportunity to recognize artists enjoyed in the past, find a new favorite and perhaps select a treasured piece as a gift for the holiday season. Classic Choral Society’s ‘Christmas Garland’ Holiday concerts offered by Orange County’s Classic Choral Society have become perennial favorites – but this year, concert-goers will get the chance to actively become involved in the performance of the program – by joining the 78-voice chorus in song during its closing work. Concerts will be held Sun., Dec. 12, 4 p.m. at United Church of Christ, Rte. 94 at Old Dominion Rd., Blooming Grove, N.Y. (Between Washingtonville and Chester) and Sat., Dec. 18 at 7 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 33 Park Place, Goshen. The choral society will present three works in this concert program. “Gaudete” is a unique and contemporary setting of melodies from the 1582 “Piae Cantiones” (Holy Songs), brilliantly arranged for the unusual mix of voices, flute, oboe, and bassoon, by Swedish composer Anders Ohrwall. Dr. Ron Nelson’s “The Christmas Story” is a cantata in which the use of huge sound from pipe organ, timpani, and brass choir suspends singers’ voices in the air then lifts the listener out of his seat to meet that sound. The composer carefully weaves the voices of a narrator (The Rev. Skip Ferguson, Pastor First Presbyterian Church, Washingtonville) and baritone soloist (Erich Tusch of Chester) in and out to effectively keep the piece “grounded.” Closing the program is “A Christmas Garland” by highly acclaimed East Coast composer, Conrad Susa, who brings the audience into the celebration – singing, at the invitation of the conductor, a medley of well-chosen and well-loved carols. Monroe resident Janiece Kohler, conductor and artistic director of Classic Choral Society, is excited about bringing the audience directly into the performance, “We’ll have the lyrics conveniently printed in the programs. The carols are familiar ones, and the audience will actually be accompanied by Classic Choral Society and Wind Ensemble. It will be quite an experience – both venues holding over 400 people – so the combined sounds of our holiday music should be nothing short of amazing. This year our audiences have the opportunity to come in as music lovers, and to leave as music makers. Members include, Tinie Filipowski of Greenwood Lake; Roberta Brown, Jody Weatherstone and Griffis Fassett of Warwick; Anne Gaylor, Eleanor Gelsomino, Maureen Kalmbach, Evelyn Knueppel, Jennie Maney, Elizabeth Pozo, Denise Vitale, Rosemarie Werkman, Cynthia French Delson, Phyllis Erwin, Ruth Ann Robinson, Arline Rodstrom, Barbara Speechley, Renee Strauss, Jeremiah Delson, Joseph Lovett, and Bob Pollsen of Monroe; and Don Boyer of Westtown. The Christmas Collection a look back at some of the gallery’s favorite artists that have exhibited their work during the past year 40 Main Street Warwick, NY 10990 845-986-9500 www.portofcall.net The exhibit will be on view Dec. 9 through Jan 30 • Unique Home Furnishings • Bedding • Tabletop Open Daily • Gifts Gallery Hours: 10AM - 6PM, Mon - Sat 11AM - 5PM, Sun • Art Gallery • Frame Shop Peter Fiore - January Snow, Milford WARWICK VALLEY DISPATCH, DECEMBER 8, 2004 13 New Film ‘The Corporation’ String Trio of NY Performs to be Shown at Tuscan Café ‘A Jazzy Christmas’ Come to a showing of the new film on “The Corporation.” Today the corporation plays a central role in our lives, like the Church did in medieval Europe. After the 1886 Supreme Court case, which gave the American corporation the rights of legal individuals, it has evolved to become the dominant institution in our society and around the world. Today the model of the American corporation is more than a model for business. It is an organizing principle for society and economic globalization. It is an embedding into the institutional and cultural contexts of a single minded quest for monetary calculation and gain. As the film claims, the corporation is an “externalizing machine” that puts costs of health and environmental impacts onto the community and local ecology and acts in ways that meets the psychological diagnostic criteria of a psychopath. The film explores the history, inner workings and controversial impacts as well as potential futures of big corporations. The film asks, is there a cure for the psychological pursuit of profit at any cost, or can we only hope to apply restraints? This film was made in Canada by Mark Achbar, Jennifer Abbott and Joel Bakan. It has won many awards throughout the world, such as the Sundance Film Festival and the International Documentary Film Festival in Amsterdam. Dr. Trent Schroyer, Professor of Sociology/Philosophy at Ramapo College and President of The Other Economic Summit, an international citizens organization that focuses on the other economic alternatives, will lead a discussion about the film. The film will be shown at the Tuscan Café in Warwick on Mon., Dec. 13 at 6:30 p.m. Food and wine can be purchased. The Tuscan Café is located at 5 South Street. For information visit: tuscancafe.net or call 987-2050. ‘Mooseltoe’ Performance Rescheduled Kings Theatre Company is presenting the charming children’s musical “Mooseltoe, the Moosical” at the Lycian Centre for the Performing Arts in Sugar Loaf on Sat., Dec. 11 for two performances. The 2 p.m. performance will go on as scheduled; however the originally scheduled 7 p.m. performance has been moved up to 5 p.m. This evening performance has been rescheduled for the convenience of our many patrons and to accommodate those families with younger children who have expressed an interest in attending the show. This enchanting new musical about a moose with a dream and his quest to fly with Santa includes sixteen unforgettable costumed characters. Celebrities of Broadway, TV and movie fame provide the voices of Mooseltoe and his friends. Tickets to this wonderful holiday event are $24 for adults and $15 for youth (18 years and younger) and can be purchased by calling the Lycian Centre Box Office at (845) 469-2287 Tuesday through Saturday between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. On Fri., Dec. 17 at 7 p.m. and Sat., Dec. 18 at 2 p.m., The String Trio of New York will continue the “Jazz Connections – Sounds” of the City residency program with a special holiday concert entitled “A Jazzy Christmas” Family Music Program. “A Jazzy Christmas” will feature traditional family Christmas music favorites including Irving Berlin’s “White Christmas,” “The Christmas Song,” “Silent Night,” and “We Three Kings,” to name a few. The performance will feature worldrenowned jazz musicians James Emery (guitar), John Lindberg (bass) and Rob Thomas (violin). Both performances will be followed by a reception to meet the artists. According to Nat Hentoff, “One of Duke Ellington’s favorite ways of bestowing praise was to describe a player or a group as being ‘beyond category.’ The phrase befits the String Trio of New York and, for that matter, each of its players.” Tickets for the performances are $20/Family (special discounted rate so the whole family can attend!), $10/Adults and $5/Children and Seniors. Pre-paid reservations are requested. All proceeds from the performance will go to the Warwick Valley Community Center, located at 11 Hamilton Avenue. For more information or to reserve tickets call the WVCC at 845986-6422. Funds for this residency have been provided by Chamber Music America with support from the JPMorgan Chase Residency Regrant Program, a program of the JPMorgan Chase Foundation, and the Chamber Music America Residency Endowment Fund. This project is also made possible in part with funds from Orange County Tourism/Orange Arts and the County of Orange and with public funds from the New York State Council on the Arts, a State agency. String Trio Family Christmas Music Program Featuring Classic Christmas Favorites including Silent Night, White Christmas, Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas, We Three Kings and more! Friday, December 17th, 7:00 p.m. Saturday, December 18th, 2:00 p.m. The Warwick Valley Community Center 11 Hamilton Avenue, Warwick, NY 10990 Reservations Recommended Adults/$10 Children & Seniors/$5 Special Family Rate/$20 845-986-6422 14 WARWICK VALLEY DISPATCH, DECEMBER 8, 2004 ALL YOU CAN EAT LOBSTER, SEAFOOD & PRIME RIB $35.99 BUFFET Every Fri & Sat, 5PM to 10PM EVERY SUNDAY: BREAKFAST BUFFET w/ coffee $8.99 DINNER BUFFET w/coffee $9.99 Bradley’s Corner Book Your Holiday Party Now and Get a FREE APPETIZER! 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You will be taken to a preview page of the current weekly edition, available for download in Adobe PDF format. by Scott Webber SEVENTY YEARS AGO December 12, 1934 • Pastor Tabor Knox will read and preach from Dicken’s Christmas Carol at the Reformed Church this Sunday night. Last week his evening sermon was taken from Van Dyke’s, The Mansion; his sermons are accompanied by background organ music performed by Mrs. Stocken. • The Board of Union Free School District #12, meeting at offices of Stage and Straton on Monday night, granted Mrs. Fred Houston permission to sell hot lunches at the High School to the 150 pupils who eat there. The Board President is J.P. Tate; the clerk, Lawrence Stage. • Orange and Rockland Electric Company is offering a cooking school to all ladies on Dec. 18 on how to cook fancy baking powder biscuits, muffins, and coffee cake to promote "better cooking" to go along with "New and lower electric rates for the home." SIXTY YEARS AGO December 6, 1944 • Staff Sergeant Doland Knapp, son of Mrs. John H. Knapp of 39 Wheeler Avenue, is back from overseas having done his required missions as a tail gunner on a B17 with the Eighth Army Air Corps in England. He will be reporting for duty at Atlantic City after the holidays. • Helen Brudzynski was married to Cpl. George I. Regelski on Nov. 15 in Paterson, N.J. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Brudzynski and he is the son of Mrs. Mary Regelski, both of Florida. Both are graduates of S.S. Seward Institute. He is in the field artillery at Camp Shelby, Miss. • Office of War Information (OWI) says sugar stamps 30, 31, 32, 33 and 34 are good for five pounds of sugar indefinitely. Stamp 40 is good for canning sugar through Feb. 28. Gasoline A-13 coupons in the new ration book will be good for four gallons through Dec. 21. • Three thousand new cars will be available for sale this month. Two million tires will be available. • The Village Board will meet with a salesman to talk over the possibilities of adding an automatic chlorinator to the Village water system. A water softener will also be discussed. • "Marriage is a Private Affair" starring Lana Turner and John Hodiak is now showing at the Oakland Theater. FORTY YEARS AGO December 9, 1964 • Robert Dunn completed his final run as a locomotive engineer for the Lehigh and Hudson Railroad on Nov. 26, finishing 38 years of service. In 1927 he married Anna Barrett of Warwick and they have lived at 100 West Street ever since. He is a former Town Clerk of Warwick and is a member of Legion Post #214. • Boy Scout Troop 47 observed their 50th anniversary at the Reformed Church Sunday night where 50 old-timers and parents attended the ceremony. Among those present were the Rev. John Mierop, chaplain at the Warwick State School, active in the troop for 50 years; Lawrence Stage, one of the original scouts and a troop committeeman, who was master of ceremonies; and Albert W. Buckbee, one of the first troop committee members. • John F. Winslow celebrated his 80th birthday on Dec. 6 at his home on Crescent Avenue. A retired printer, he started his career 60 years ago at the Warwick Dispatch. He recently bowled a game in the high 200’s. • Coach Joseph Green and player Ray Hernandez, both from Warwick, were named "Outstanding Coach and Player of the Year" in Orange County. • Former WVHS gridiron star Jim Watch is now a first stringer at Scottsbluff College in Nebraska. Jim played in every game during the Cougar’s successful season. A sports story in a Wyoming newspaper notes, "Jim Watch followed with a 35-yard run on a pass interception with about six minutes remaining in the first half." TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO December 5, 1979 • Both the Town Board and the Warwick Village Board approved the annexation of five acres on Forester Avenue owned by Warren and Donald McFarland to go for 50 units of federally subsidized senior housing. • George Filipowski was appointed as Superintendent of Postal Operations at the Warwick Post Office. He began as a substitute carrier on Nov. 3, 1962. Four years later he became a clerk. Postmaster Wayne Rutledge called him "a dedicated employee." • Frank and Al Roy of Roy Brothers Store in Pine Island, have sold their business to Allen and Leonard Gerczak, after 30 years. They began their small engine repair shop after purchasing the old school bus garage from Ed Murtha on Schoolhouse Road. Murtha serviced Bolens Tractors, now long gone from the black dirt community. Roys bought their present store in 1953. They later bought the old Erie-Lackawanna Railroad property when it was abandoned 15 years ago. • Good Shepherd Lutheran Church will celebrate its 15th anniversary on Dec. 9 with special services and speakers. They include the Rev. James Zwernemann, and the Rev. Warren Winterhoff, both former pastors. TWELVE YEARS AGO December 9, 1992 • Warwick Town Councilman Tony Houston has announced that he will run for Town Supervisor in 1993 to replace Joseph G. Rampe who will be running for County Executive. Houston named the roads along the west shore of Greenwood Lake and helped redistrict the Town into 22 election districts. • Kristina Lugo, daughter of Mrs. Dorothy Lugo and an alumna of WVHS, is a junior majoring in theater arts at the College at New Paltz. She was the writer of the recent New Paltz Players’ production of "Fables and Fairy Tales: A Different Kind of Story." • The Town Board at its November 25 meeting had a moment of silence to honor the memory of John Filipowski who served as Town Superintendent of Highways for 17 years. • ShopRite won approvals from both the Town Zoning Board of Appeals and then the Town Planning Board on Monday night. The ZBA granted a variance allowing them to reduce the number of parking spaces from 565 to 425. The store will contribute $43,200 towards the cost of improving traffic conditions on Route 94. ShopRite purchased the 10.6-acre site from Lloyd’s Shopping Center. • Boy Scout Troop 177 held an Eagle Court to present the rank of Eagle Scout to Greg Linkh and Todd Rantala. Festival of Lessons & Carols to be Held at Christ Church Christ Episcopal Church’s eighth annual Festival of Lessons and Carols will be held at 4 p.m. on Sun., Dec. 19 at 50 South St. in Warwick. This lovely candlelit celebration consists of nine Bible readings foretelling and announcing Jesus Christ’s birth, with traditional Advent and Christmas music. The service is based on the renowned King’s College Christmas Eve service held annually in Cambridge, England since 1918. It is about an hour long, and is followed by a gathering in the parish hall with wassail punch and hors d’ouvres. The public is warmly invited to attend and admission is free. For more information call 986-3440 or visit: www.christchurch.org. WARWICK VALLEY DISPATCH, DECEMBER 8, 2004 15 Darren Hogan A Community Message From The Superintendent of Schools Warwick Valley Central School District 845-477-0050 RESIDENTIAL SPECIALIST By Dr. Joseph L. Natale www.warwickvalleyschools.com NO JOB TOO BIG OR TOO SMALL EMERGENCY ROOF REPAIRS ALL TYPES OF ROOFING NEW AND RE-ROOF Grants, Awards & Other Alternative Initiatives Allow School District to do More With Less The Warwick Valley School District continually strives to improve our existing academic and extracurricular programs while reducing operating expenses. Each year, our dedicated School District staff accomplishes this goal by looking for innovative ways to secure external funding for various educational program enhancements and by developing strategies to save valuable budget resources. As a result of these efforts, the School District has received close to $500,000 in state and federal education grant money over the past year and has reduced operating expenses by more than $400,000 this year alone. Listed below are some of the ongoing initiatives that are enabling the Warwick Valley School District to better serve the students, families and taxpayers in our community. • Smaller Learning Institute Grant - The School District has applied for and received two competitive federal grants to assist us in our ongoing efforts to restructure the learning environment at Warwick Valley High School. The first of the two Smaller Learner Communities (SLC) awards was a $49,500 grant to support the planning phase of our initiative to downsize our high school into smaller, more personalized learning environments. This year, the Department of Education has provided us with a $294,000 Implementation Grant. The federal funding will be used over the next three years to support the continued implementation of the Freshman Academy and the Sophomore Initiative and the development of the three Junior/Senior Smaller Learning Institutes. • Review of Special Education State Aid Placements – A thorough analysis of the School District’s state aid for special education placements has resulted in a reimbursement of approximately $200,000 from the State Education Department. • Cost Effective Insurance Program – Participation in a more cost effective insurance program will result in an estimated saving of approximately $200,000 for the School District. • Legislative Grants for Instructional Equipment – Thanks to the efforts of State Senator Thomas Morahan, Warwick Valley received a $50,000 legislative instructional equipment grant. The additional resources have enabled the district to secure the instructional equipment needed to support our educational programs with no local tax impact. • Middle School Music Grant – A $5,000 award from The Mr. Holland's Opus Foundation provided the funding for the Middle School Music Department to purchase new string instruments and to repair existing instruments. • ExxonMobil Grant – The School District benefits from the support of the ExxonMobil Foundation. This year a $500 award will be used to support the new Hydroponics component of the 7th and 8th Grade Technology Program. • Reduction of Energy Consumption – As the result of the District’s participation in the Energy Performance Contracting project, the School District has invested $3 million of energy-saving equipment in our schools at no cost to taxpayers. Recent energy improvements have included the installation of new energy-efficient lighting, windows, electric motors, insulation window film and boiler controls in school buildings. • Energy Consortium – To reduce costs, our School District formed a cooperative bid consortium along with Districts in Orange and Rockland Counties for electricity and fuel oil. This initiative has provided the ability to purchase large quantities of energy at competitive prices, providing the district with more control for budget planning and a substantial cost savings. Together, the various grants, insurance program changes and state aid reimbursements will save our School District taxpayers approximately $800,000, while providing additional opportunities for our students. In addition, the insurance and energy saving initiatives will continue to benefit taxpayers every year, particularly at this time of high energy costs. 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RICHARD MANDELL BARBARA J. STRAUSS [email protected] [email protected] (845) 294-2616 • Fax (845) 294-3861 60 Erie Street • Goshen, New York 10924 16 WARWICK VALLEY DISPATCH, DECEMBER 8, 2004 OBITUARIES Passing through Nature to eternity. -Shakespeare CINDY STIDWORTHY CASS JANUARY 8, 1964 - NOVEMBER 3, 2004 Daughter of Jon and Carol Stidworthy MEMORIAL SERVICE to be held at the Warwick United Methodist Church on December 11, 2004 at 10:30 AM HOWARD R. SLEIGHT Howard R. Sleight of Southern Pines, N.C. passed away Tues., Nov. 30 at First Health Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst, N.C. He was 79. He was born Nov. 11, 1925 in Nyack, N.Y. to the late Howard S. Sleight and Jennie Russell Sleight. Howard served in the United States Marine Corps in World War II. He received his bachelor of Fine Arts degree at Pratt Institute in New York City. He went on to complete his Masters Degree and his Educational Doctorate at Columbia University in New York City. He worked for the Nyack School System from 1951 through 1971. He was the Superintendent of Schools in Warwick from 1971 to 1981. He then relocated to Fort Madison, Iowa where he was the Area Educational Administrator of South Eastern Iowa from 1981 to 1989. He retired to Southern Pines, N.C. in 1992. He is survived by his loving wife, Rose Kolb Sleight of 53 year; and children; Jennifer Sleight Neustadt and her husband, Charles, and Howard Russell Sleight Jr.; grandchildren, Jeffrey, Julia Neustadt and Steele Sleight. A memorial service was held Fri., Dec. 3 at Brownson Memorial Presbyterian Church in Southern Pines. Burial will take place at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to Habitat for Humanity in your local community. Boles Funeral Home of Southern Pines is serving the family. ALVIN SCHEUERMANN Alvin Scheuermann a lifelong resident of Pine Island, N.Y., a retired Accountant for Segal Company, Manhattan, entered into rest Sun., Dec. 5, 2004 at Schervier Pavilion, Warwick. He was 87. The son of the late George and Elizabeth Paffenroth Scheuermann, he was born Dec. 30, 1916 in Warwick. Alvin was a U.S. Army World War II Veteran who received two Bronze Stars. He was a 1940 graduate of Rider College. He was a member of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Warwick Survivors include one brother, Leon Scheuermann and several nieces and nephews. Visitation was Mon., Dec. 6 at T.S. Purta Funeral Home, Pine Island. A Funeral Service was held Tues., Dec. 7 at St. Peter’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, Warwick. Pastor Elwood Mather III will officiate. Burial was in Warwick Cemetery, Warwick. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Peter’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 147, Pine Island, NY 10969. STEPHEN PAUL NEBEL Stephen Paul Nebel of Warwick, passed away on Nov. 22, 2004 at St. Anthony Community Hospital, Warwick. He was 31. Born in Goshen, N.Y. on Aug. 1, 1973, he was the son of Robert (Whitey) and Natalie Houghtaling Nebel. He is survived by his daughter Julie Marie Nebel, his mother and father and brother, Richard, of Warwick; his maternal grandmother Dorothy Houghtaling; Nancy and Peter; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. Private graveside services were held at the family plot in Warwick Cemetery. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Lazear-Smith & Vander Plaat Memorial Home, Warwick. EILEEN T. GROOM Eileen T. Groom of Warwick passed away on Dec. 5, 2004 at Mt. Alverno Center, Warwick. She was 85. Born in Manhattan on June 25, 1919, she was the daughter of Edward and Kathryn Haggerty Carr. She was the widow of Robert Peter Groom. Mrs. Groom was a lifetime member of the Catholic Daughters of America. She served as Town councilwoman for Milford, PA. and was past president of the Milford Pa. V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary. She is survived by her daughter Kathleen Kiernan of Warwick; one son Robert Groom of Las Vegas, NV; granddaughters Debbie O’Brien of Warwick and Lauren Vitkovsky of Passaic, NJ; and two great-grandchildren Liam and Brendan. Friends may call from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Wed., Dec. 8 at the Lazear-Smith & Vander Plaat Memorial Home, 17 Oakland Ave., Warwick. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 12 noon Thurs., Dec. 9 at Mount Alverno Center Chapel, 20 Grand Street, Warwick. For the Fivehouse’s Scouting is a Family Affair By Nancy Owen James and Richard Fivehouse received their Eagle Scout pins from their father, Scoutmaster Thomas Fivehouse, at a ceremony held at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church on Sat., Dec. 4. The program, which was attended by approximately 15 dignitaries as well as many friends and family, honored the two young men who joined the ranks of only 4% of Scouts in the United States. It takes a life of scouting performance and determination to reach the top level. They must earn 21 merit badges including twelve required ones. As a Life Scout they serve actively in a position of responsibility for a period of six months as well as plan, develop and give leadership to others in a service project. Both boys were involved in service projects that helped the Warwick Ecumenical Food Pantry. James, the oldest of the brothers, directed 68 volunteers in a door-to-door collection of food. His group collected 3.25 tons of food and the food pantry shelves were full, providing food for more than 100 families in Warwick. He was actually accepted into the Eagle scouts two years ago but waited to be pinned at the same time as his brother. Richard ran a personal health care and school supplies drive as his Eagle project. He directed a crew of 67 volun- Janet Fivehouse kisses Richard after he pinned the "mother's pin" over her heart as son, James, and her husband, Thomas, look on. teers and more than 8,000 items (such as soap, shampoo, toothpaste, notebooks, pens and pencils) filled 90 packing boxes and pantry shelves. Both boys were members of the high school math team, honor roll, National Honor Society and received citizenship awards but Richard is very active in the High School Band, All-County Band, Jazz Ensemble, Drama Club and Chorus. It was obvious to all that their parents were very proud. New Insurance Offering for Weddings & Other Events Seely & Durland, Inc. now offers WeddingSurance®, BarMitzvahSurance®, and CelebrationSurance®, insurance products specifically designed to protect the consumer’s financial investment in a wedding or other special event, provided through RV Nuccio Insurance. 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For more information, visit Seely & Durland at www.seely-durland.com, call 845-986-1177 or toll-free at 1-800-562-2771, or email at [email protected]. WARWICK VALLEY DISPATCH, DECEMBER 8, 2004 Perez Graduates from Basic Military Training 50th Wedding Anniversary: Morgiewicz Mr. and Mrs. Vincent J. Morgiewicz celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary on Sat., Nov. 6. A dinner party at Ye Jolly Onion Inn in Pine Island was given in their honor by their children, Rose Marie Brozdowski and Vincent J. Morgiewicz, Jr. They were joined by 60 relatives and friends, including four members of the original wedding party. The former Sophia Rudinski and Vincent J. Morgiewicz were married on Nov. 6, 1954 in St. Stanislaus R.C. Church in Pine Island. The Rt. Rev. Msgr. John S. Felczak officiated. Mrs. Morgiewicz is a retired Clerk in the County Clerk’s Office in Goshen. Mr. Morgiewicz is a retired Vice President of Sales for Mechanical Rubber Products Corporation in Warwick. They are lifelong residents of Pine Island. Pvt. King Graduates from Combat Training Mr. & Mrs. Vincent J. Morgiewicz 17 Army Reserve Pvt. Steven M. King has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Knox, KY. During the nine-week training, the trainee received instruction in drill and ceremony, weapons, rifle marksmanship and bayonet training, chemical warfare, field training and tactical exercises, armed and unarmed combat, military courtesy, military justice, physical fitness, first aid, and Army history, traditions, and core values. King is the son of Donna King of Marie Place, Warwick. Air National Guard Airman 1st Class Calvin Perez has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. During the six weeks of training, the airman studied the Air Force mission, organization, and military customs and courtesies; performed drill and ceremony marches, and received physical training, rifle marksmanship, field training exercises, and special training in human relations. In addition, airmen who complete basic training earn credits toward an associate degree through the Community College of the Air Force. Calvin Perez Perez is the son of Clara Perez of Evan Road, Warwick. He is a 2004 graduate of Warwick Valley High School. Fall 2004 Births at St. Anthony Community Hospital A son, Tyler James Redner, born Sept. 14 to Jasmine Healey and Paul Redner of Greenwood Lake. A daughter, Nyla Skye, born Oct. 26 to Allison and Donald McKay of Warwick. A daughter, Ava Victoria, born Oct. 28 to Melissa and Steven Kaloz of Campbell Hall. A son, Ryan Joseph, born Oct. 29 to Patricia and Robert Salerno of Chester. A son, Andrew Edward, born Oct. 29 to Hollee and Edward Finnerty of Goshen. A daughter, Zoe Taylor, born Oct. 30 to Jodi and Wayne Bearstler of Sparta, NJ. A son, Eamon Mathew, born Nov. 1 to Gretchen and David Berberich of Maybrook. A son, Quinn Bryan, born Nov. 2 to Carol and Gerard Newman of Warwick. A son, Dylan Tyler, born Nov. 2 to Lisa and Peter Alliegro of Westtown. A son, Marcus John, born Nov. 4 to Stefanie and John Langone of Warwick. A daughter, Sydney Elise, born Nov. 4 to Cynthia and Jonah Gitlitz of Oakland, NJ. A daughter, Julia Elizabeth, born Nov. 6 to Tammy and Joseph Lawless of Goshen. A daughter, Ashley Anne, born Nov. 6 to Jacqueline and Michael Leahy of Highland Mills. A daughter, Riley Dina, born Nov. 10 to Carissa and Frank Cupo of Greenwood Lake. A son, Carter Robert, born Nov. 11 to Brigida and Brent Hershberger of Cornwall. A son, Ricky, Jr., born Nov. 13 to Denise and Ricardo Nunez of Chester. A son, Christopher Andrew, born Nov. 16 to Joanne and Andrew Traverse of New Hampton. A son, Jake Richard, born Nov. 16 to Christine and Michael Egan of Chester. A son, Vincent Robert, born Nov. 17 to Denise and Andrew DiPaul of Otisville. A daughter, Madalyn Diane, born Nov. 17 to Lynda and Michael Arms of Warwick. A son, Kyle David, born Nov. 18 to Terriann and David Anderson of Middletown. A daughter, Veronica Elena CastroVolk, born Nov. 20 to Dalila Castro-Volk and Robert Volk of Chester. A daughter, Katherine Mary-Leigh Shoenberger, born Nov. 20 to Laura Leigh Hinton and Peter Shoenberger of Warwick. A son, Joseph Anthony III, born Nov. 23 to Anna Marie and John Lenihan of Thompson Ridge. Family Nature Series: Family Fun Walk Join the staff of Sterling Forest State Park on Sun., Dec. 12 at 1 p.m. for a walk in the woods and learn some winter hiking safety tips. The program is recommended for families with children of all ages. This program is recommended for all age groups. Dress appropriately for the weather; bring a snack and a drink. Admission is free but registration is required. Participants should meet at the Lautenberg Visitor Center at 116 Old Forge Road, near the south end of Sterling Lake in Tuxedo. To register and for more information, call 351-5907. A son, John Barry, born Nov. 23 to Jennifer and John Ruskiewicz of Pine Island. A daughter, Madyson Alexis, born Nov. 24 to Tracy and James Edick of Monroe. A daughter, Alexa Maria, born Nov. 24 to Giuseppina and Jeffrey Saracino of New Windsor. A daughter, Leah Grace, born Nov. 26 to Jennifer and Matthew Scherdin of Pine Bush. Shop the Village of WARWICK Holiday Shopping the Old Fashioned Way Country Charm Contemporary Chic More than 40 Shops and Restaurants! One of a Kind Gifts! Award Winning Village! Great Service! Great Selection! Great Experience! Extended Holiday Shopping Hours For information, call 845.987.7600 We Appreciate the Support of 18 WARWICK VALLEY DISPATCH, DECEMBER 8, 2004 Golden Hill Elementary School 2004-2005 Honor Roll First Quarter High Honor Roll 4th Grade Juliana Allen, Emma Nicholson, Jonathan Campana, Sara Canillo, Tristen Martin, Andrew Fraser, Adam Meier, Sarah Glowaczewski, Allison Morgan, Wei-Lynn Ng, Kevin O’Neill, John Sgombick Honor Roll 4th Grade Kristen Bruno, Brandon Codi, Charlotte Diefenback, Matt Davis, Christina Comizio, Ryan Holmes, Josh Hoare Kyle McKenna, Daniel Freeman, Rebecca Morganbesser, Alyssa McLoughlin, Nicholas McGarry, Neil Penwarden, Erin Salmons, Kasandra Nrecaj, Mike Rahm, Samantha Scheiman, Tom Sudal, Cory Thomas, Brianna Nicolas Cameron Warren, Robert Weber High Honor Roll 5th Grade Ryan Christian, Hayley Cohen, Anthony Bailey, Amanda Brands, Kelly Godsey, Allison Faliski, Elizabeth Gilliard, Mariah Cordero, Brandon Holmes, Danielle Stam, Ashley Pomella, Christian Jaros, Akis Makresias, Ryan VanFleet, Gabriella Villari, Brandon Mark, Thomas Mythen, Thomas McDonough, Robert Ullman, Michael Montouri, Anthony Rico, Adam Vazquez, Cody Stevens, Shawn Howell, Jake Weber, Kari Ward Honor Roll 5th Grade Justin Beach, Shannon Dougherty, Nicole Cafazzo, Miranda Card, Elizabeth Garza, Evan Fulciniti, Cassie Post, Chris Cupp, Melissa Gaeta, Ian Gott, Alex Kocot, Joey Guerra, Michael Kamrowski, Matthew Cleary Emily Krebs, Megan Ludecker, Elizabeth Jones, Kevin Sullivan Warwick Valley High School Honor Roll for First Marking Period 9th Grade High Honor Roll First Marking Period 2004-2005 Bradford Ackerman, Michele Adams, Erik Adler, Ryan Amore, Kimberley Andersen, Mark Joseph Annunziato, Julie Armagost, Brittany Bishop, Amanda Brasier, Katlynn Brunkhorst, Vincent Cannavale, Kerianne Cantelmo, Alyssa Capiaghi, Kristen Casse, Lauren Cassidy, Christine Cattani, Katlyn Chester, Brittney Ciccone, Meredith Clavin-Marquet, Hannah Colburn, James Colgan, Kevin Connolly, Amy Connors, Lindsay Cosner, Laketha Costello, Matthew Culkin, Clarissa Cupero, Emily DeBuck, Chelsea DeMercado, Ilya Doumanoff, Olivia Drury, Sarah Dumm, Meirah Dunn, Chelsea Evanyke, Lindsay Fasulo, Erin Florkiewicz, Steven Florkiewicz, Thomas Fone, Devin Franklin, Kyra Frosini, Joseph Gabor, Rachel Gerbehy, Anthony Giannone, Samantha Giarratano, Dean Gieger, Geri Giuliano, Larissa Gluszak, Rebecca Gottfried, Anna Greenblatt, Alexander Gregorio, Thomas Groneman, Joseph Gruber, Jessica Gurda, Bryan Hague, Carolyn Hallahan, Kayleigh Harrington, Andrew Hawkins, Rory Hayes, Nils Hegner, Brendan Henne, Katherine Henshaw, Brent Hill, Michael Huchital, Dylan Hull, James Hurley, Jr., William Hutchison, Ross Imbrie, Christina Iwanow, Katherine Janes, Howard Joress, Brendan Joyce, David Keene, Shannon Kelly, Tara Kelly, Shawn Killeen, Thomas Kimball, Jake Kisor, Andrew Kleinman, Lauren Kohler, Daniel Kokulak, John Kolesar, Anders Korn, Christine Krasinski, Steven Krell, Rachel Krieger, Helen Larkin, Matthew Laroe, Chase Laster, John Loforese, Colleen Long, Caitlin Lynch, Joseph Mackey III, Elizabeth Malocsay, Chelsea Marmor, Erin Martin, Kathryn McCormick, Charlotte McGill, Megan McGrath, Daniel McManus, Jennifer Menge, Henry Milburn III, Stephanie Milhaven, Jared Miller, Kathryn Miller, Lauren Morgiewicz, Douglas Mowery, Jean Murphy, Jill Mydosh, Corinne Nowak, James Opper, Lucas Paez, Victoria Pennings, Katherine Pitney, Amanda Pittinger, Daniel Pregiato, Daniel Prial, Breann Quackenbush, Carly Ramos, Katie Ricci, Christopher Romaine, Michael Rudinski, Christina Saladino, Drew Schafer, Karl Schnabl, Kristen Schork, Lindsey Scoppetta, Alexander Serbetzian, Anya Settle, Denis Shannon, Mattie Shepherd, Emily Shields, Kelsey Simmons, Elliott Smith, Samuel Smith, Caitlin Straut, Annie Stubeck, Samantha Sullivan, Raafay Syed, Beau Thompson, Rebecca Van Der Jagt, Kourtney VanLeuvan-Monroe, Christine Westphal, Katie Wilson, Tyler Wyble. 9th Grade Honor Roll First Marking Period 2004-2005 Vincent Anarumo, David Ascienzo, Jillian Barbuto, Juliet Beato, Malcolm Boone, Benjamin Brunjes, Hannah Buckbee, Ruth Cancela, Steven Carroll, Jr., Nicholas Cervone-Richards, Dayna Christison, Alyssa Colomba, Tierney Crone, Jonathan Cronin, David Dagnone, Ryan Delaney, Justin DeMartini, Benjamin Elia, Sean Ferguson, Ryan Florkiewicz, Michael Fox, Daniel Geoghan, Valerie Greene, Andrew Greenlaw, Megan Grogan, Nicholas Horton, Brittany Houghtaling, William Jackson, Malissa Jerry, Matthew Johnson, Molly Joyce, Stephen Kane, Sean Kawash, Kelly Kettenring, Thomas Knuth II, Ryan LaMarca, Richard Lenihan, Christopher Lingle, Danielle Little, Michael Maier, Sarah-Lynn Marseille, James Martin, Anthony Martini, Evan Mason, Krystle Mauro, Matthew McCormick, Rashida McLoryd, Sarah McMurray, Thomas Mindnich, Gregory Miniger, Christopher Moore, Dylan Morris, Erika Nyszczej, Marisa O'Connor, Timothy O'Connor, Brendan O'Keefe, Carolyn Piergiorgi, Alexandra Riedel, Frank Rodgers, Jr., Jennifer Rough, Matthew Sagaas, Joel Samuels, Raven Santiago, Kayla Scarane, Alison Schell, Matthew Schenk, David Schermerhorn, Zachary Scheuermann, Michael Schiraldi, David Sclafani, Laura Shannon, Ashley Smith, John Stollmeyer, Shane Tanzosh, Ashley VanDunk, Kaitlyn VanWoudenberg, Danny Vazquez, Jennifer Vega, Kyle Woodhall. 10th Grade High Honor Roll First Marking Period 2004-2005 Talya Aji, Ryan Alberts, Michael Arbuco, Christopher Augustyni, Jessica Belmont, Elliot Belokostolsky, Melissa Berman, Jessica Bertollo, Robert Blanco, Alexander Brozdowski, Charity Buckbee, Katharine Buckley, Andrew Burke, Kathleen Burnell, Lauren Camillone, Jessica Carmona, Hayley Cass, Benedict Catanzaro, Elise Chwan, Anna Ciappa, Tara Connelly, Thomas Cronin, Taylor Curtin, James Davies, Ashley DeJesus, Dane Drevitson, Reid Duke, Shannon Farrell, Sarah Ferguson, Samuel Ferrec, Peter Fiduccia, Michaela Frazier, Leigh-Ann Freccia, Jesse Fuca, Sarah Fugate, Kieran Gannon, Cooper Graney, Andrew Grosso, Allyson Gruberth, Kimberly Gurda, Joseph Hagen, Jessie Hall, Sarah Harrison, Mary Hennessy, Devon Henry, Clare Herceg, Dylan Herr, Erik Hilley, Gregory Hodgson, Rachel Hoffman, Hannah Holmes, Raechel Horowitz, Richard Huften, Rachael Ignaszak, Brittany Jacks, Danielle Janiak, Kelly Johnson, Taylor Johnson, Molly Jones, Patrick Jones, David Kempinger, Timothy Kolesar, Nicholas Korn, Rebecca Kuehner, Rachel Lamontagne, Andrew Leahy, Samantha Leonard, Michael Linkens, Nicholas Longfellow, Heidi Lowenthal, Michael Ludwig, Amelia Lupinetti, Kayleigh Maher, Erica Marchese, George Markt, David Martine III, Kaitlyn McCloy, Chelsey McLeod, Brielle Messina, Emily Moore, Colleen Moran, Tara Moser, Jenna Murphy, Thomas Naples, Elizabeth Neaverth, Jenna Parrillo, Kendra Peters, Kevin Pink, Nora Preis, Terence Prial, Rachel Quinn, Catharine Raleigh, Daniel Rappaport, Tyler Reynolds, Blake-Kristen Riedel, Brittany Roche, Brian Rogan, Brian Romanczyk, Faye Rossi, Marissa Santalla, Allyssa Santoru, Timothy Sattler, Stephanie Savoia, Nicholas Schiavo, Thomas Schick, Stephen Schork, Kelly Schroeder, Nia Sciarretta, Tanya Shoock, Jennifer Silvestri, Elizabeth Skinner, Ginger Skinner, Emily Smith, Jeffrey Smith, Laura Smith, Jason Spiegel, Elizabeth Stephan, Jonathan Stogner, Matthew Stranski, Cara Sullivan, Shanel Tate, Anne-Laure Theall, Daniel Tobin, Lara Tomich, Ryan Truitt, Michelle VanTieghem, Jorel Vargas, Johnathan Vega, Erica Volpe, Andre Walker(Upshur), Christopher Walsh, Ashley Watson, Anne Weslowski, Nicole Wynn, Stefan Zungoli. 10th Grade Honor Roll First Marking Period 2004-2005 Patrick Akin, Lisa Arnowitz, Erik Barlow-Layne, Melissa Bellantone, James Boyce, Jr., Erica Calogero, Christina Cervone, Camille Cone, Laura Conklin, Michael Curry, Cara Delaney, Dexter Dethmers, Christina DiMartini, Kevin Doyle, David Drexler, Jonathan Ellis, Catilin Feldner, Stephanie Fisher, Nicole Foster, Gianna Fratto, Thomas Garby, Kathleen Garro, Valerie Gillotin, Shannon Gleason, Kiowa Gordon, Sadie Greene-Kaufman, Jennifer Gregory, Julia Grunewald, Gerald Gumaer, Luke Hagen, Nicholas Hamling, Frank Hanley, Kyle Hartwick, Christine Heflin, Kristopher Hicks, Nicole Humbert, Jessica Humenanski, Heather Itjen, Tammis Jahn, Fabian Justiniano, Raymond Kaplin, J. Kevin Kelly, William Kelly, Chase Kohler, Thomas LaPerle, Amanda Lax, Scott Lemin, Jordan Levine, Justin Loverchio, Lauren Maisto, Nicole Marshall, Bryant McNulty, Cassandra Mehl, Christopher Meinhardt, Matthew Melasky, Jason Meroni, Thomas Montopoli, Jillian Mueller, Patrick Nolan, Jon Michael Osestad, Jessica Pascal, Kristen Peluso, Brittney Phelan, Patrick Porkka, Barbara Potavin, James Predmore, Zachariah Price, Alexander Raynor, Jill Rhein, Jamie Rhodes, Joseph Rodenbaugh, Brian Roerdan, Megan Rose, Christopher Rotello, Kristan Rowan, Amy Rutherford, Scott Schleiff, Heather Schrepel, Anna Singer, Brian Slevin, Rosemary Stark, Brandon Thonus, Amanda Torres, Jamie Troxell, Ryan Unick, Amy VanderClute, Kristen Velazquez, Brendan Wall, Siobhan Ward, Crisanne Wilken, Shannon Witte, Johnna Zimmerman. 11th Grade High Honor Roll First Marking Period 2004-2005 Kathryn Adams, Blake Alberts, Anna-Maria Arias, Kara Arnowitz, Jennifer Ascienzo, Brian Bakelaar, Larissa Barbaro, Regina Barlet, Shaun Barrett, Jennifer Benedict, Samuel Bennett, Samantha Bisaro, Orion Blake, Robert Blaskovich, Alicia Bourne, Taylor Brady, Patrick Brown, Nicholas Buell, Colleen Cameron, Robert Cantelmo, Jr., Zachary Celizic, Mollie Celnick, Jonathan Cervone-Richards, Gill Chowdhury, Leland Colburn, Kelly Colby, Nicolas D'Ancona, Ashlee Davis, Lexi DeFrancisco, Katharine DeLaunay, Nicole DeRoberts, Erika DeWan, Megan Dragonette, Eliese Dykstra, Erica Eding, Iris Fernandez, Aron Fersko-Weiss, Jillian Fitzgibbon, Richard Fivehouse, Stephanie Fox, Terrence Fox, Conor Franklin, Lauren Freccia, Andrew Freilich, Cailin Gallagher, Daniel Gallagher, Patrick Gallagher, Kaitlin Gallo, Stephen Garby, Kevin Geidel, Matthew Giliotti, Hanna Glohs, Lindsay Gorczynski, Samuel Gottfried, Samantha Grady, Margaret Graham, Eric Granwehr, Gerald Greenlaw, Thomas Gruber, Rosheen Grzegorzewski, Genevieve Gyulavary, Leeann Hagen, Diana Hartt, Jan Hocker, Roxanne Holmes, Jared Horowitz, Warren Huffman, Kaitlyn Hurley, Kerri Hurley, Benjamin Hutchison, Thomas Johnson, Courtney Kates, Darin Kerstanski, Kevin Kovack, John Kraai, Matthew Krauze, Jocelyn Lederman, Samuel Lee, Austin Leech, Conner Leech, Katherine Linkens, Kathleen Logothetis, Megan Lombardo, Danielle Lopez, Ellen Mackey, Steven Maggio, Michael Marchese, Alicia Marrie, Daniel Marrione, William McCormick, Danielle Mellina, Megan Metzger, Christopher Miles, Robert Monahan, Jamal Morris, Christopher Mozetich, Rebecca Mutz, Britany Napolitano, Andrew Nicolella, Elizabeth O'Connor, Claire O'Mara, Caitlin Osborne, Jeffrey Padham, Ashley Pajak, Christa Panzironi, Annie Parodi, Lonni Petersen, Emma Petrucci, Haley Rawson, Andrew Reighard, Chelsea Reil, Donald Rock, Alana Rome, David Rossi, Evan Rotar, Aislinn Ryan, Jacquelyn Sagaas, Leyla Saghafi, Stephen Scarpulla, Austin Schafer, Kelly Schenk, Robert Schick, Michael Segal, Nicholas Shields, Joseph Siccardi, Gabriel Smith, Anna Stanhewicz, Joanna Stein, Paul Strofe, Faez Syed, Jared Treanor, Jamie VanDerMolen, Kyle VanderPlaat, Lisa VanEerde, Laurie Vieldhouse, Michael Villarosa, Jeremy Vogt, Kristi Webster, Matthew Wilson, Lindsey Wiltse, Marina Wright, Evan Wyler, Dana Zicchino, Kathryn Zwickl. 11th Grade Honor Roll First Marking Period 2004-2005 Karen Adami, Olabisi Ajayi, Amanda Annunziato, Jenielle Balkowski, Brian Bastanza, Tracy Baumann, James Beckford, Joseph Bertsch, Katelin Blaine, Robert Blake, Tara Boyle, Timothy Brightbill, Nicholas Brown, Nicole Burton, Nicole Careccia, Brianna Ciccone, Kevin Colomba, Kristin Conklin, Jenna Coogan, Jennifer Crandall, Ryan Darcey, Eric Doucette, Jon Durieux, Jr., Jennifer Ekberg, Jonathan Gabor, Benjamin Gerstner, Julianna Gouss, Brendan Grace, Sammy Gumaer, Sean Healey, Amanda Hensel, Jillian Hutchinson, Sabrina Jennings, Kaitlyn Johansen, Lauren Johnson, Christopher Kearns, Emily Kearns, Daniel Klaproth, Kevin Kless, Brian Kokulak, Joseph LaBarbera, Lauren Lepse-Habig, Laura LoForese, Alec Loftus, Kaitlin Mahon, Alexandra Malinowski, Michael Mark, Samantha Jo Marra, Amanda Massie, Kelly McNeil, Arlo Meier, Amanda Morgiewicz, Frank Mulzet, Jr., Jeffrey Munz, Tyler Murtie, Daniel Nowak, Krystal O'Keefe, John Peruso, Travonna Peterson, Nicole Plunkett, Kyle Regan, Donovan Rock, Lindsey Russell, Kaitlin Sampson, Kailey Schlott, Nicholas Sobiech, Derin Spector, Joseph Stolzenberg, Samantha Tamburelli, Christopher Thiessen, Nicole Wagoner, Ninette Warner, Holly Wright. 12th Grade High Honor Roll First Marking Period 2004-2005 Kyle Ahearn, Christopher Anderson, Geoffrey Anderson, Laura Appelbaum, Alyssa Arato, Heather Bakker, Lisa Balczuk, Joseph Bartolotta, Ruta Beggel, Michelle Bendykowski, Allison Bennett, Amanda Bernard, Brittany Bounds, Katelynn Bowen, Marcela Bressi, Hallie Brett, Rebecca Briller, Kali Brockunier, Ilyssa Brown, Brigitte Buckbee, Kristen Callari, Anthony Campione, Christopher Caraballo, Erin Cassidy, Laura Catapano, Gina Cimino, Monica Cogswell, Nicole Conklin, John Cubanski, Jennifer Culkin, Alexander Darcey, Anthony Delgiudice, Anthony Donato, Liza Doolittle, Michael Doucette, Deirdre Finnegan, Melissa Fischetti, Sarah Fisher, Victoria Foulds, Chelsea Frosini, Francesca Gallardo, Cassie Garcia, Timothy Getz, Colleen Gleason, Mitchell Greenblatt, Kayla Gregory, Kiah Hagen, Wella Haya, Tricia Hedgecock, Dwight Herrmann, Michael Higgins, Brianna Horton, Jeffrey Jacobsen, Erik Johnson, Kyle Johnson, Patricia Johnson, Jaclyn Juron, Jason Kannon, Ashley Kearns, Melissa Kohlberger, Jennifer Komorowski, Kimberly Laiso, Emily Lamontagne, Phillip Landrigan, Howard Leadbetter III, Jason Linguanti, Taylor Lolya, Craig Mariconti, Timothy Marion, Melissa Mark, Kerrianne Marley, Jessica Marmor, Michael Marshall, Erica McLeod, Craig Monahan, Jamila Montgomery, Dana Moran, Renee Morgiewicz, Joshua Morris, Sadie Nachtigal, Van Nguyen, Lisa Marie Obrotka, Krystin Olszewski, Jeremy O'Mara, Darren Oviedo, John Parkinson, Adrienne Pasquale, Stephen Peters, Jake Pettinato, Jesse Pierce, Laura Polhamus, Lauren Potavin, Jessica Purtell, Amanda Robotti, Gabrielle Roche, Paul Romanczyk, Antonia Lee Rossi, Erica Santiago, Monica Santos, Alexander Schiavo, Megan Schimmer, Alexander Schmieder, Melissa Schork, Colleen Shuback, Emily Sikora, Jaclyn Sinclair, Nicole Stone, Christine Straut, Suzanna Sudder, Brianne Sullivan, Ashley Tanzosh, Jenni Testa, Christopher Theall, Alexander Thompson, Emily Thompson, Kara Tonnesen, Alexandra Vela, Thuy My Vo, Krista Witterschein, David Woglom, Krista Yacovone, Jaclyn Young, Ryan Zygmunt. 12th Grade Honor Roll First Marking Period 2004-2005 Lexa Rae Abrahamsen, Joseph Altieri, Michelle Armagost, Michael Augustyni, Brooke Banker, Caitlin Begnoche, Jesse Behle, Jason Bender, Eric Bruder, John Byrne, Krista Cameron, Merrily Davies, Elizabeth Desibia, Alanna Dickten, Frank DiMaria, Michael Dombrowski, Jessica Donahue, Iakov Doumanoff, Matthew Dumm, Marisa Elliott, Danielle Finn, Christofer Gass, Steven Gergley, Christina Giani, Kayla Gieger, Jessica Graziadio, Thomas Greene, Thomas Hallahan, Ryan Hallisey, Alexander Heaton, Jonathan Henry, Beatriz Hidalgo, Veronica Hilton, Courtney Hoover, Drina Humphrey, Peter Jensen, J. Patrick Kelly, Steven King, Thomas Krestel, Jason LaBerge, Robert Lax, Benjamin Letrick, Alexis Lyne, William Maier, Nicole Martin, Tyler Mason, Michael Matthews, Joseph Mauro, Brianna Meinhardt, Patrick Messina, Justin Munz, Hadiya Nelthrope, Scott Nichols, Patrick O'Connor, Michael O'Keefe, Matthew Oliver, Kathleen Orr, Warren Patafio, Jr., Ronald Perez, Eric Petersen, Erin Poltenovage, John Reiber, Robert Ryminski, John Schamarek, Keith Schmon, John Sibilla, Alexis Smith, Colleen Smith, Morris Smith, Amanda Specht, Richard Starick, Carolyn Stemmler, Katherine Stewart, Robert Storms, Christopher Sullivan, Pamela Treschitta, Clement Truitt, Shari Van Dyke, Jessie VanDunk, Joshua Warsaw, Christopher Wells, Ryan Wettstein, Christopher Wygant. WARWICK VALLEY DISPATCH, DECEMBER 8, 2004 Hibnick Appointed Administrator for Schervier Pavilion Leah Cerkvenik, Executive hospital. He also served as Vice President for St. Anthony Chief Executive officer of Nye Community Hospital, Mount Regional Hospital. Alverno Center and Schervier "Philip’s excellent leaderPavilion (the Bon Secours ship skills and proven record of Charity Warwick Health Care success in directing complex, Campus) announces the quality-oriented long term appointment of Philip Hibnick, health care service operations as Vice President for Long Term will be a tremendous asset to us Care and Administrator for the as we shape, enhance and campus based Schervier advance our mission of ‘good Pavilion Health Care Facility. help’ in the communities we Philip Hibnick Hibnick comes to serve," said Cerkvenik. Schervier Pavilion from the Hibnick received his Florida based Bon Secours Venice Health Masters of Healthcare Administration and Care System where he served as Informatics from the University of Missouri, Administrator for its skilled nursing facility Columbia. He also holds a Bachelors of and outpatient rehab and wellness center. He Science, Business Management/Human brings more that 20 years of broad based Resources from the Florida State University health care experience to the position. Before where he was also awarded a Masters joining Bon Secours in 2001, Hibnick served Certificate in Gerontology. as Chief Executive Officer for Landmann"I am very excited to be joining a team Jungman Memorial Hospital in Scotland, whose dedication is so visibly strong. I look South Dakota. forward to working with the Warwick Health Prior to this he was with Integrated Care Campus and Bon Secours Charity Health Services in Las Vegas, Nevada where, Health System team to continue to respond from 1993 through 1998 he advanced within to the current and future needs of the comthe organization from Assistant munities it serves," noted Hibnick. Administrator for its 182-bed skilled nursing Hibnick and his wife, Katy, live with facility to Chief Executive Officer for its Vegas their two children in Nokomis, Florida and Valley Convalescent Hospital, an 83-bed are currently in the process of relocating to rehabilitation center and 21-bed sub-acute Warwick. Soccer Banquet continued from page 24 Gallagher, Bobby Blaskovich and David Lloyd. Special awards sponsored by Gatorade were presented to Adam Lloyd, Adam Emmerich and Patrick Akin. Akin won this year’s Rookie of the Year award. The Sophomore led all newcomers with three goals, as well as outstanding technical skill. Senior, Adam Emmerich, for the second year in a row, won the Will-to-Win Award. Emmerich scored five goals in a season shortened to eight games due to mononucleosis. Adam’s desire was best exemplified in his goal against FDR in the Sectional Semifinals. He scored on a header as the "keeper tried to punch the ball away, only all he got was Adam’s head. Adam was knocked down, with a bloody nose, but came back to score again later in the match. Also for the second year in a row Adam Lloyd won the Player of the Year Award. Adam led the team in scoring once again with a school record 19 goals. He also had eight assists for a school record 46-point season. Adam ends his four-year career as the holder of five (goals in a season, goals in a game, points in a season, points in a game, and assists in a game) school records. A special note was shared about this year’s senior class. Captains Adam Lloyd, Adam Emmerich, Patrick O’Connor and Jeff Paulik, as well as Ryan Hallisey and Mike Stubeck have led the Varsity the last three seasons to some of the greatest successes in the program’s history - two Division Championships, an appearance in the Section IX championship game, and this year’s team being state-ranked all season long with a high of eighth. The night also included a very special event. The formation of the Warwick Soccer Hall of Fame was announced as well as its first eight members. The first inductee is Coach Tom Lorgan. Coach Lorgan coached the Wildcats for over 20 years and was instrumental in the program’s development and tradition of excellence. Chris Mirra, class of 1970, goaltender for the Wildcats first championship team. Jim Quackenbush, class of ’74, inspired the team to another championship from a hospital bed in New York City after a tragic car accident. Returned to play when many doctors didn’t think he’d be able to walk normally again. John Killeen, class of ’72, first Warwick player to come back and coach the Wildcats. He coached the Wildcats to their first Section IX championship in 1989. Joe Melder, class of ’72, physical goalkeeper, who helped ‘Cats to a championship with his outstanding play and saves. Tom McGovern, class of ’74, a steady midfielder and team leader with a knack for scoring directly off corner kicks, he is current Police Chief of Warwick. John Smith, class of ‘73, a three-sport athlete who played with energy played on a championship team as a reliable midfielder. John DeFrancisco, class of ’80, fouryear starting goalkeeper, a loud, spirited leader who excelled throughout his career - played in the 1980 Exceptional Senior All-Star game. It was a great evening highlighted by the Hall of Fame inductions and the wonderful senior class of boys and girls who are exceptional people and great soccer players. Each senior received a beautiful plaque with a group picture of themselves on it. Extra Time: Adam Lloyd was selected by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America to NSCAA/Adidas All-East Region Soccer team and the NSCAA/Adidas AllState third team. Adam has also verbally committed to Rutgers University, a Division I perennial power. Hall of Fame Inductees – (Front row from left) John VanPelt, Tom McGovern, John Killeen, and Jim Quackenbush. (Second row from left) John DeFrancisco, Joe Melder, and Chris Mirra. Driving record have a few dents and dings? Ann M Vogel Insurance Ann M Vogel 13 Wheeler Avenue Warwick, NY 10990 [email protected] (845) 986-9190 Life insurance underwritten by Nationwide Life Insurance Company. Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company and Affiliated Companies. Home Office: Columbus, OH 43215-2220. 19 20 WARWICK VALLEY DISPATCH, DECEMBER 8, 2004 LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: 5 KELLYS LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 10/19/04. 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, Post Office Box 488, Cornwall On Hudson, New York 12520. 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Purpose: For any lawful purpose. 11-10-t6 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT the annual election of the Pine Island Fire District will take place on December 14, 2004 between 6:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. at the District Fire House (Pulaski Fire House) for the purpose of electing one (1) Commissioner for a five (5) year term commencing on January 1, 2005 and ending December 31, 2009. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS PAULETTE WILK RUDY FIRE DISTRICT SECRETARY 12-1-t2 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Planning Board of the Town of Warwick will hold a Public Hearing on December 15, 2004 at 7:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter can be heard, at the Town Hall, 132 Kings Highway, Warwick, New York, on the application of Ken Porter, Jacinda Porter, and Mark Siegel, for the application for final approval of a proposed 4-lot subdivision entitled, "KP Homes Subdivision", situated on tax parcel S 1 B 1 L 56.2 parcel located on the northwest side of Liberty Corners Road and on the southwest side of Oil City Road, in the AI zone, of the Town of Warwick, County of Orange, State of New York. All interested parties will be given an opportunity to speak. Dated: December 7, 2004 TOWN OF WARWICK PLANNING BOARD Benjamin Astorino Chairman 12-8-t1 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Planning Board of the Town of Warwick will hold a Public Hearing on December 15, 2004 at 7:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter can be heard, at the Town Hall, 132 Kings Highway, Warwick, New York, on the application of Pine Island Bible Church, for the application for site plan approval and special use permit for the construction and use of a proposed expansion of an existing dirt parking lot serving the Pine Island Bible Church, situated on tax parcel S 15 B 2 L 4.1; property located in the southern side of Little Brooklyn Road (16 Brooklyn Road), in the SM zone, of the Town of Warwick, County of Orange, State of New York. All interested parties will be given an opportunity to speak. 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Cited in Westchester Magazine Solo & Group - Free Consult STARTUP PUPILS DISCOUNT ADULT SPECIAL: One Season Play YOUR CHOICE Standards continued from page 20 Legal Notice PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Planning Board of the Town of Warwick will hold a Public Hearing on December 15, 2004 at 7:30P.M., or as soon thereafter as the matter can be heard, at the Town Hall, 132 Kings Highway, Warwick, New York, on the application of Warwick Housing, LCC., for the application for final approval of a proposed 49-lot subdivision entitled, “West View Estates”, to be situated on the northerly side of West Street Extension and the easterly side of Sandfordville Road on tax parcels S 42 B 2 L 104 and S 43 B 1 L 49, in the SL zone, of the Town of Warwick, County of Orange, State of New York. All interested parties will be given an opportunity to speak. Dated: December 7, 2004 Town of Warwick Planning Board Benjamin Astorino Chairman 12-8-t1 Sit on your rocker on the front porch of this charming log home and enjoy the privacy and wildlife at the end of the cul-de-sac. Spacious country kitchen, great room with fireplace, two bedrooms, two full baths, walk-out basement with atrium doors to rear yard is plumbed for 3rd bath perfect for in-law suite or family room. Barns are set up for horses; zoning will allow five. Can be converted to other uses. MLS# 354332. $439,000 EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY www.warwickrealty.com 15 Oakland Avenue, Warwick NY 10990 845-986-1592 REALTOR® Warwick Country Realty, Inc. is pleased to announce that MICHAEL DI STASIO has joined its team of professionals. FLORIDA Village Realty - Two-family home in choice location - easy conversion to one family. New roof, new siding, 2/3 acre. Walking distance to village. ...$249,900 of Orange County 62 N. Main Street, Florida, NY 10991 Michael, a long time resident of Warwick, is an associate broker with over 15 years experience in both listing and selling real estate and residential mortgage financing. Michael can be reached at Warwick Country Realty, Inc., 845-986-1592 Ext. 233, or on the website, www.warwickrealty.com. Tel: 845-651-4466 Fax: 845-651-4536 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.villreal.com EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY REALTOR® www.warwickrealty.com 15 Oakland Avenue, Warwick NY 10990 845-986-1592 22 WARWICK VALLEY DISPATCH, DECEMBER 8, 2004 Serving Warwick Since 1985 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Panco Oil Co. has been a family tradition since 1907, supplying Warwick’s energy needs for almost thirty years. With four locations in Orange County, we’re always nearby to answer your call - any season, any day, any hour. At Panco your comfort is our business. HOME HEATING OIL • GASOLINE DIESEL FUEL • PROPANE WHITE KEROSENE • BURNERS & SERVICE Warwick Pine Island Goshen Highland Falls 845-986-2264 845-258-4046 845-294-8871 845-446-2008 www.panco.com Letters & Lines Personal and Small Business Computer Services Web Site Design PC or Mac Training Database Programming Troubleshooting & Support www.lettersandlines.com richard @ lettersandlines.com 914.263.2934 Kings Students Jump for the Beat to Go On By Katie Bisaro It has long been established that good physical fitness leads to healthy hearts. At Kings Elementary School recently, students showed that physical fitness and aerobic activity not only helps their own hearts, but those whose hearts are not so healthy. Through a school-wide program run by the physical education department, sponsored jointly by the New York State Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (NYSAPPHERD) and the American Heart Association, Kings students participated in "Jump Rope for Heart." This event took place over the course of two days, Nov. 4 and 5, during physical education classes. Kings Physical Education teachers, Tom Folino, Terri Lindsay and Danielle Verhaslett, promoted the program as "a worthwhile and fun event that will help teach our children the importance of community service while raising money for the American Heart Association." Every student at Kings participated in the Jump Rope for Heart program; however, approximately 160 students also solicited donations for the American Heart Association. As a result of their efforts, over $6500 was raised. According to the AHA, these proceeds will "benefit life saving research and educational programs." Furthermore, based on the amount raised, the Physical Education Department at Kings will be able to obtain gym equipment through a collaborative program from US Games. In this way, the kids at Kings were also able to help their own school through their fundraising efforts and community service. In addition to learning jump rope skills, Jump Rope for Heart is an educational program in which the 1, 2, 3’s of living a heart healthy lifestyle are taught: 1. Regular exercise; 2. Eating healthy; 3. Living tobacco free. Putting all of this together with the satisfaction of performing a community service by raising money for a good cause, the students at Kings learned some very valuable life lessons. The jump roping began on Thurs., Nov. 4, as each class, during their physical education special, was set up into teams of 3-5 students. For one minute intervals, students would continuously jump rope. At the end of their minute, they passed the rope off to a teammate who would then jump for their minute. This continued for the entire Sports Fans! I BET YOU DIDN’T KNOW Brought to you by Eric Nilsestuen How much bigger are today’s NFL players compared to the past? Let’s just take the offensive and defensive lines of the Pittsburgh Steelers as examples. In 1964, their starting offensive line averaged 241 pounds. Twenty years later, in 1984, the average was 260 pounds, an increase of just 8%. But 20 years after that, in 2004, the average was up a hefty 19% to 309 pounds. A similar picture emerged on the defensive line, where the average weight in 1964 was 255 pounds. By 1984, the average had risen by only 3% to 263 pounds. But in 2004 the average was up 16% to a beefy 305 pounds. ••• Call it the "pudding protest." At the start of the 2004 season, a diehard Tennessee Titans fan named Clay Travis had taken up residence in the U.S. Virgin Islands. But much to his chagrin, DirecTV did not broadcast NFL games to the Caribbean. In protest, Travis, 25, vowed to eat nothing but Hunt’s SnackPacks pudding – a reference to commissioner Paul Tagliabue’s frequent use of the phrase "the proof is in the pudding" – until the policy was changed. Alas, two months later and at least 10 pounds lighter, Travis was still waiting to see a Titans game, and still eating pudding. ••• With the National Hockey League shut down because of a labor dispute, everybody associated with the game was looking for work – players, front office personnel, and yes, even mascots. Pity the plight of poor ThunderBug, the Tampa Bay Lightning mascot coming off a Stanley Cup season. What’s a ThunderBug to do? Well, in October of 2004, he declared his candidacy for president of the United States by pledging, "I will not lie to you, because I cannot talk." Nevertheless, George W. Bush remained in the White House. ••• 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 Kings fourth grader Gianna Scaletta was awarded the Jump for Heart Award. Gianna, who had open-heart surgery as a small child, represents those with heart-related illnesses that the AHA endeavors to help through research and education. gym period. The students were also taught how to monitor heart rates and were encouraged to check their heart rate following each interval. Students in grades 4 and 5 as well as PIE 3-4 kept track, by team, of the total number of jumps made. In a friendly competition, each team tried to make the most jumps for heart. Student teams jumped continuously for about 30 minutes for the duration of their class time. The team winners and their total jumps were: Fourth Grade: Mrs. Shoock/Mrs. Galligan: Team #3 (1,167 jumps): Samantha Weissburg, Gianna Scaletta, Ben Bisaro, in Mrs. Galligan's fourth grade class, jumps rope during Phys Ed as part of the Jump Rope for Heart program. The students at Kings participated in the twoday jump roping event raising over $6500 for the American Heart Association. Jessica Stokkeland, Kathryn Magnier and Ayana Blandon. Mrs. Laroe/Mrs. Ryan: Team #7 (1,066 jumps) Ryan Brack, Ryan Guilfoyle, Alex DeGroat, and Dylan Liguori. PIE 3-4: Mrs. Nachtigal/Mrs. Canevari: Team #8 (1,398 jumps): Christina Ginley, Emily Mears, Sarah Milby, Alyssa Caren, and Valerie Lobocetta. Fifth Grade: Mrs. Boccia/Mrs. Wolckenhauer: Team #7 (1,231 jumps): Deborah Defreese, Justine Wares, Kayla Walters, Celeste Szymanski, and Jessica Pittinger. Ms. Jones/Mrs. Kunath: Team #2 (1,073 jumps): Rachel Ehrman, Gina Hendry, and Marina Havriliak. On day one of the event, a representative from the American Heart Association, Ms Jody McKay, was on hand to thank the students for "getting up, getting moving and for contributing to a good cause." During her visit, while Mrs. Galligan’s and Mrs. Shoock’s fourth grade classes were jumping rope, she discovered that one of their classmates, Gianna Scaletta from Mrs. Shoock’s class, had open-heart surgery as a young child. Ms. McKay pointed out to the students that their efforts on that day would help other children, like Gianna, who need operations or treatment for heart-related illnesses. McKay then presented Gianna with a special Jump for Heart award from the American Heart Association as the embodiment of those whom the AHA strives to help. The students at Kings Elementary School learned some very valuable lessons about living heart healthy and helping those who hearts have been affected by disease, birth defect or not-so-healthy lifestyles. Because of their efforts the American Heart Association can continue its valuable work that benefits those who suffer from heart disease and stroke through research and education. Living healthy, exercising and community service – Kings Elementary School put it all together for a winning combination! Registration Begins for Indoor Lacrosse The Warwick Youth Lacrosse Club will conduct an indoor lacrosse clinic for boys and girls in grades third through sixth on Sat., Dec 11, from 2 – 4 p.m. at the Warwick Middle School gym. There will be a $10 fee for non-members. Please bring your equipment. The public is welcome. Registration for the spring 2005 season ends on March 1. Registration forms will be available at the clinic. WARWICK VALLEY DISPATCH, DECEMBER 8, 2004 WEDNESDAYS Chess Club - The Tuscan Café, 5 South St., Warwick each Wednesday, 5:30 p.m. All levels welcome. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 8 Blood Drive sponsored by St. Anthony Hospital, 15 Maple Ave., Dec. 8, 2 - 7 p.m. For more information: 294-3362. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 9 O.C. Young Republican’s 7th Annual Holiday Dinner, Dec. 9, Brookside Manor, Middletown, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Advance ticket $30; $35 at the door. Journal ads available. Reservations: YR Dinner, c/o Karl Brabenec, P.O. Box 185, Westbrookville, NY 12785. Information: 845-754-7113. Café Samaya Wine-Tasting Buffet, 18 Main St., Warwick, Dec. 9, 7-9 p.m. Featured: Georgian wines, Georgian buffet and a generous assortment from the café menu. Cost $25. Call for information and reservations: 986-9200. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 10 Tricky Tray to benefit Project Graduation, Warwick Valley H.S., Dec. 10, South Cafeteria. Doors open 6 p.m.; calling begins 7 p.m. Adults $1; free for children under 10. Sheet of 25 tickets $3. Shabbat Services & Community Dinner at Congregation B’nai Torah Jewish Centre of Greenwood Lake, Edgemere Road, at the old Greenwood Lake Ambulance Corps (temporary location), Fri., Dec. 10, 7 p.m. For information: 845-477-3716. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 11 Holiday Shopping Trip to Reading, PA sponsored by Cadette Girl Scout Troop #496, Dec. 11. Bus departs Big-V parking lot, Florida, 7 a.m., sharp; departs Reading at 5 p.m. sharp. $25 per person includes shopping bag with coupons. Contact Doreen Faliski 651-2039. Five-hour Pre-licensing Course required for NYS Driver license applicants, Sat., 23 Dec. 11, 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. Library Board Meeting - The Albert Wisner Public Library Board of Trustees will meet for their monthly meeting Tues., Dec. 14, 7 p.m., Colonial Ave., Warwick. The public is welcome. Defensive Driving Class Sat., Dec. 11, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Warwick Town Hall (front entrance), Kings Hwy. Cost: $39. To register call George Arnott 469-9482. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 15 Library Playreaders Group These Are My Adults – Wed., Dec. 15, 7 p.m. Do you love the theater? Do you enjoy reading plays? Join us to read this play by local playwright, Donna Spector. A discussion with the author will follow. Copies of the play available at the library. Call 986-1047 to register. SUNDAY, DECEMBER 12 Warwick Valley Chorale’s Concert, Dec. 12, 7 p.m., Warwick Reformed Church, 16 Maple Ave., Warwick, under the direction of Stanley Curtis, accompaniment of Gail Johnson, the Chorale will perform selections by Bach and Buxetehude, together with a variety of other holiday favorites. For more information: Zoey Savale 9861392. Hebrew School & Chanukah Party at Congregation B’nai Torah Jewish Centre of Greenwood Lake, Edgemere Road, at the old Greenwood Lake Ambulance Corps (temporary location), Sun., Dec. 12, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. For information: 845-4773716. MONDAY, DECEMBER 13 The Life Of Pi Book Discussion - Teen Program at the Albert Wisner Public Library. The story of a man who spends 227 days on a lifeboat with various zoo animals. Or does he? There are two sides to every story. Teens are invited to come and discuss this unusual story on Mon., Dec. 13, 6:30 p.m. Copies are available at the library. Call 986-1047 to register. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 16 Defensive Driving Class Thurs., Dec. 16, 5-10 p.m., American Legion Hall (side entrance), Forester Ave. Cost: $39. To register call George Arnott 469-9482. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 17 Shabbat Services at Congregation B’nai Torah Jewish Centre of Greenwood Lake, Edgemere Road, at the old Greenwood Lake Ambulance Corps (temporary location), Fri., Dec. 17, 7 p.m. For information: 845-477-3716. The Nightmare Before Christmas Film Teen Program at the Albert Wisner Public Library, Fri., Dec. 17, 7:30-9 p.m. Celebrate the holiday at the library with this Tim Burton film. Call 986-1047 to register. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 18 Sugar Loaf Holiday Celebration sponsored by Sugar Loaf Community Foundation and the service groups of Chester. Join the Caroling in the Garden (Bertoni Gallery Sculpture Garden, 1392 Kings Hwy.) and a visit from Santa , Dec. 18, 3 p.m. For information: 469-0993. 50th Anniversary Cocktail Party & Dancing at Congregation B’nai Torah Jewish Centre of Greenwood Lake, Edgemere Road, at the old Greenwood Lake Ambulance Corps (temporary location), Sat., Dec. 18. For information: 845477-3716. Musical Christmas presented by Glenwood Baptist Church and friends, 1863 Rte. 565, Glenwood, NJ (near Vernon High School), Sat., Dec. 18, 7:30 p.m. All are welcome and admission is free. For more information, please call 973-764-7681. SUNDAY, DECEMBER 19 Hebrew School at Congregation B’nai Torah Jewish Centre of Greenwood Lake, Edgemere Road, at the old Greenwood Lake Ambulance Corps (temporary location), Sun., Dec. 19, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. For information: 845-477-3716. Annual Christmas Concert – St. Joseph’s Church, Glenmere Ave., Florida, Sun., Dec. 19, 2 p.m. Donation: $5/person - $10/family. Reception in the Parish Hall immediately following the performance. Christmas Party - The Ladies Auxiliary will join the Legion members of Post 1250, Post Hall, Cohen Circle Florida, Sun., Dec. 19, 3 p.m. Members are invited to attend. If you wish to participate in a grab bag, bring a gift (labeled male or female). Food will be served. New Film "The Corporation" – Tuscan Café, 5 South St., Warwick, Mon., Dec. 13, 6:30 p.m. For information: tuscancafe.net or 987-2050. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 14 Mothers of Multiples Holiday Dinner & Chinese Auction, Dec. 14, 7 p.m. at a local restaurant (to be announced). The club also holds playgroups on weekdays and weekends. For information call Tara 845-496-5996. If we had our way, every community would be served by its own family doctor. Sneakers to Boots That, of course is the ideal, and Horizon Family Medical Group comes closer each day to achieving that goal in order to benefit every community. Our doctors take a personal interest in young patients, their parents, and their grandparents. They know their names and health histories – and pride themselves on the Horizon approach to family wellness. 314 Route 94 South Warwick, NY (845) 986-0333 Mon-Sat 10-6 • Sun 11-2 www.sneakerstoboots.com Benefits of the Horizon Family Medical Group include: • Quality personal health care in your own community • Same-day appointments • Weekend and evening hours • Acceptance of most insurance plans • Affiliated with area hospitals • And peace of mind Wheat Leather Available in M/W ” PIT BOSS SOFT TOE Uninsulated fullgrain leather upper Goodyear welt construction Removable contoured EVA sockliner $79 99 Advanced Medical Care Where Our Patients Live Available in steel toe and nonsteel toe FLORIDA 21 Edward J. 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The girls JV and Varsity teams were honored as well by coaches Inga Helseth and Susan Waddell. The Varsity players were each called up individually to receive their 2004 letter or pin and their 2004 Division Championship patch. Receiving Varsity letters for the boys were Seniors, Jake Pettinato and Alex Schmeider; Juniors, Brendan Grace, Steve Maggio, Tom Johnson and Dan Mazzella; Sophomore, Patrick Akin also received his varsity soccer letter. Receiving their soccer pins for two or more years of varsity participation were Seniors, Ryan Hallisey, Tim Gillen, Jeff Paulik, Adam Emmerich, Patrick O’Connor, Adam Lloyd and Mike Stubeck. Juniors, Brian Kokulak, Connor Leech, Chris Mozetich, Austin Leech, Patrick continued on page 19 Senior Boys and Girls from this past season. Miracles happen every moment at St. Anthony Community Hospital 3:42 am 8:38 am 5:47 pm 7:43 am 6:23 pm One minute, a miraculous recovery. The next, a diagnosis is made with the aid of technology that wasn’t available a year ago. Meanwhile, a child is born thanks to the availability of state-of-the-art equipment. A grandfather opens his eyes after laser surgery and looks at his granddaughter as though it’s the very first time. What may appear to be miracles is really the result of unflagging commitment to our community. Our patients recently voted us #1 in patient satisfaction in a poll conducted by Professional Research Consultants (PRC). We take pride in knowing that we have been distinguished with 12 separate national awards for outstanding service. There’s a spirit to St. Anthony’s that guides us every minute of every hour. Some call it medicine. We think it’s something more. Miracles through Medicine 15 Maple Avenue, Warwick, NY (845) 986-2276 www.stanthonycommunityhosp.org