October 2013 - The Florida Focus

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Volume 4 • Number 10 • October 2013 • COMPLIMENTARY
Same Old, Same Old...
Coach Steele Reaches a Milestone
Coach Bill Steele has reached an
th
important milestone in his 12
season coaching Seward Boys
Varsity Soccer. On Friday,
September 27, when SS Seward
beat Burke 7-0 at the cornfields, it
th
was the 200 win of his career. With
that win, he surpassed Alex Paul’s
199 wins and is on the way to
becoming the winningest coach in
Seward history, a record currently
held by Joe Mazzaruli, who had
220 wins. Coach Steele reckons it
will be early next Fall when he beats
that record.
by Joyce Willetts
Blah blah blah blah blah. Blah blah blah, blah. Blah blah blah blah blah, blah blah blah,
blah. Blah blah blah blah....
If you don’t read the Focus because you think it’s always the same old blah, then we’d
love to hear from YOU! Send us an article, photo, or idea for something new. We’re
happy to get—in fact, we rely on—contributions from the community. That includes all
members of the community, whatever your sex, gender, age, ethnicity, race, religion, tax
bracket, immigration status (the Focus editor is an alien), hair color, hair length, eye
color, height, weight, body mass index, fitness level, marital status... It takes a village to
raise a community-based newspaper; and if we all play a role then we can all have pride
in the end result.
You can reach us at [email protected] or through the “Contact Us” page
on our website www.TheFloridaFocus.org. Our submission deadlines through 2013 are
also on the website. If you would like to be added to our mailing list to get a reminder
when articles are due every month, send your e-mail address to
[email protected]. We do not sell, give away, post on lavatory doors, or
otherwise distribute our mailing list.
Some general “dos and don’ts”:
Congratulations Coach Steele!
See page 15 for a picture of Coach
Steele with the team that helped him
get to his milestone, along with details
of this year’s annual Seward Alumni
Coach Steele (left) is congratulated by Seward Athletic Soccer game, which will be held on
Homecoming, October 19.
Director Rob Gravelle. (right)
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Do be positive. We especially love to celebrate the achievements of our community’s
youth and to recognize the hard-working men and women who organize
community events or otherwise strive to make our community better for all. (Yes,
we realize Florida isn’t Mayberry, but our pages are not intended to hang out the
community’s dirty washing. You should go to the appropriate village or town
board/planning board/board of ed/or whatever meetings if you have a grievance.)
•
Do be constructive. (If there’s a problem, maybe you can offer a solution.)
•
Don’t rant. (While you may be incensed at drivers speeding through the village,
name calling won’t solve anything. Neither will endless pontification.)
•
Do send in photos, but please limit to 2 or 3 and attach them to your e-mail. If you
can’t send photos by e-mail, send or drop hard copies off in our mailbox in the
Professional Building and we’ll scan them. Our address is The Florida Focus Inc.,
62 N. Main St, Ste 208, Florida, NY 10921.
•
Please include a caption for your photos. (While you may know who all the people
are in the photo, chances are we’ve never met your Aunt Alice from Arkansas.)
Left to right: Florida Public Library Assistant Marie Arnstein presented Kathleen Braun and Lily Lang
with a certificate of appreciation from Project Linus
•
Please don’t send a link to your online photo album or drop off a CD that has
hundreds of pictures. (We simply don’t have the time or the man/woman power to
go through them all looking for said picture of Aunt Alice.)
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Finally, we have no band of roving reporters; Christiane Amanpour is not on the
Focus staff; we are not investigative journalists. While we make every effort to
accommodate requests to come take pictures or write an article for an event, please
understand that the Focus is put together by a very small group of volunteers. We
all have jobs and families too and can’t always drop everything to come watch Little
Ben blow out his first birthday candle. But do keep letting us know about your
events. We will be there if we can.
Project Linus is a national, non-profit
organization whose mission is to provide
handmade blankets for children who are
seriously ill, traumatized or otherwise in
need. New, handmade blankets and afghans
created by volunteers known as
“blanketeers” provide love, a sense of
security, warmth and comfort to children of
all ages, infants to teenagers.
Knitting for Project Linus Recognized
Florida Public Library’s 2012 adult summer
reading theme of “Between the Covers”
prompted Library Assistant Marie Arnstein
and Librarian Terry Numa to think about
the warmth of a blanket or quilt and what
the library could do to help. They
introduced the idea early last year to the
needleworkers of the Knitting Circle at FPL
who have been crocheting, sewing and
quilting blankets since then. To date, FPL
has collected more than 200 blankets for
Project Linus.
Continued on page 24
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR • OCTOBER 2013
Tuesday 1
Wednesday 2
Thursday 3
Friday 4
Saturday 5
• The Florida Focus Hits
Newsstands!
• Florida Farmer’s Market; 11:30
AM-5:30 PM, Rte 17A & 94
• Seward Seniors Cake &
Coffee; Noon. White Elephant;
12:30 PM. Regular Business
Meeting; 1 PM, FSC.
• Florida Focus Meeting; Noon,
Florida Bakery & Deli.
• Golden Floridians Business
Meeting, Bingo, Speaker
Renee Rowan on Tai Chi; 1
PM, FSC.
• Florida Chamber of Commerce
Board of Directors Meeting;
5:15 PM. General Membership
Meeting; 6 PM, FSC.
• Florida Family Fun Fest
Committee Meeting; 7 PM,
Village Hall.
• Seward Seniors Trip to
Cortland Manor “Swinging with
Rat Pack”; bus leaves 10:30
AM, FSC.
• Flor-Wick Friends Meeting; 1
PM, FSC.
• Board of Education/District
Advisory Team District Data
Presentation; 7:30 PM, SSSI
Cafetorium. All are welcome.
• FFPL Members Only Preview;
5 -8 PM, FSC
• FFPL Book Sale; 9 AM-3 PM,
FSC
Sunday 6
Monday 7
Tuesday 8
.Wednesday 9
Thursday 10
Friday 11
Saturday 12
• St. Stan Rosary Society
Meeting; 11:30 AM; PI.
• St. Joseph Rosary Society
Meeting; 2 PM; Parish Hall.
• FFPL Book Sale; 9 AM-3 PM,
FSC
• Florida Focus office open; 2:304 PM, Rm 208, Professional
Bldg, 62 N Main.
• Florida Fire Dept Meeting; 7
PM, Florida Fire House.
• Pulaski Fire Dept Meeting; 8
PM, PI
AM-5:30 PM, Rte 17A & 94
• Village Planning Board
Materials Due by Noon, Village
Hall.
• Seward Seniors Luncheon;
Noon. Activity Day; 1 PM, FSC.
• St. Joseph Holy Name Society
Meeting; 7:30 PM, Parish Hall.
• Golden Floridians Casino Trip
to Mohegan Sun; bus leaves
8:30 AM, FSC. Non-Seniors
and non-members are welcome
on all trips. Call Marilyn for info
986-4105.
• Village Board Meeting; 7:30
PM, Village Hall.
• FFD Multi-Unit Drills; 6:45 PM,
Florida Fire House.
• FUFSD Early Dismissal; GH &
SSSI.
HOMECOMING
Sunday 13
Monday 14
Tuesday 15
Wednesday 16
Thursday 17
Friday 18
COLUMBUS DAY
(NO SCHOOL)
AM-5:30 PM, Rte 17A & 94
Coffee; Noon. Regular
Business Meeting; 1 PM, FSC.
• Village Planning Board Work
Session; 7:30 PM, Village Hall.
• Golden Floridians Business
Meeting, Food Drive for Back
Pack Snack Attack, & Bingo; 1
PM, FSC.
• Flor-Wick Friends Meeting;
1 PM, FSC.
• Florida Lions Club Meeting;
6 PM, Logans Well.
• Board of Education Meeting;
7:30 PM, SSSI Memorial Bldg.
• Seward Seniors Trip to Mt Airy;
bus leaves 10 AM, FSC
Sunday 20
Monday 21
Tuesday 22
Wednesday 23
Thursday 24
Friday 25
• Free Blood Pressure
Screening; Florida Fire House.
Bldg, 62 N Main.
• American Legion Post 1250
Meeting; 7 PM, Legion Hall
Cohen Circle.
.
• Florida Focus Deadline to
Reserve Ad Space.
AM-5:30 PM, Rte 17A & 94
• Seward Seniors Halloween
Party; Noon, Lobster Pier.
• FFD Multi-Unit Drills; 6:45 PM,
Florida Fire House.
• PTSA Meeting; 7 PM, SSSI.
• Seward House Restoration
Meeting; 7 PM, FSC.
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Sunday 27
Monday 28
Tuesday 29
• Golden Floridians Trip to Platzl
Brauhaus in Pomona NY; bus
leaves 9:15 PM, FSC. NonSeniors and non-members are
welcome on all trips. Call
Marilyn for info 986-4105.
• Village Board Work Session; 7
PM, Village Hall.
• Village Planning Board Regular
Meeting; 7:30 PM, Village Hall.
.
Wednesday 30
Bldg, 62 N Main.
• The Florida Focus Hits
Newsstands!
Coffee; Noon. Regular
Business Meeting; 1 PM, FSC.
• Golden Floridians Halloween
Luncheon; Noon, FSC.
• American Legion Auxiliary
Meeting; 7 PM, Legion Hall
Cohen Circle.
HALLOWEEN
.
Parade, soccer games and
dance!
• Seward Alumni Soccer Game;
10:30 AM, Cornfields.
Saturday 19
Saturday 26
Thursday 31
• Parade and costume judging at
the Florida Fire House
Abbreviations:
FFD - Florida Fire Department
FHS - Florida Historical Society
FPL - Florida Public Library
FFPL - Friends of the Florida Public Library
FSC - Florida Senior Center
GH - Golden Hill
KoC: Knights of Columbus
PI: Pine Island
PLAV: Polish League of America Veterans
Hall, Pine Island
PTSA - Parent Teacher Student Association
SSSI - SS Seward Institute
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The Florida Focus • October 2013 • PAGE 3
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In observance of Polish Heritage Month, the
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event is scheduled for Saturday, October 19
from 6 to 10 PM. It will be held at the Elk’s
Club, 48 Prospect St., Middletown, NY. A
delicious prime rib dinner will be served and
music will be provided by the Ablemen.
The event will begin with the Polonaise, a
stately Polish dance with roots extending
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back into the 16 century. You will also be
entertained by the exciting Polish dance
group Pokolenie who are based in Pine
Island, NY. The dancers were established in
June of 2012. Their debut performance was
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for Timothy Cardinal Dolan at the 100
Anniversary of St. Stanislaus Church in Pine
Island. NY. They have entertained audiences
in the local area and have also performed at
the Pulaski Day Parade in New York City. An
exhibition polka performance by the 1991
Hunter Mountain Polka Champions will also
be part of the evening’s entertainment.
The Hudson Valley Polonaise Society is
dedicated to preserving the beautiful
customs and traditions of Polish Heritage.
We invite you to join us for a wonderful
evening of dining and dancing. For ticket
information, please contact Barbara at 845856-7526 or email [email protected],
or call Hilda at 845-294-9254.
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Parishioners Enjoy Annual Picnic
Almost 400 parishioners from St. Joseph’s and St.
Stanislaus Churches were in attendance for this
year’s Parish Picnic held on Sunday, September 8.
We were blessed once again, with absolutely perfect
weather for the picnic, which began with an outdoor
Mass at 12 noon celebrated by our Pastor, Father
Joseph Tokarczyk.
The mass was followed by our traditional delicious
barbecue, and each family brought a favorite dessert
to share. The adults enjoyed music, and our
traditional tricky tray where over 50 beautiful
baskets and gift certificates were raffled off; the
proceeds from which went to St. Joseph’s Religious
Education Program. The children had a delightful
time playing a variety of carnival-type games, facepainting, and Binky the Clown provided
entertainment for all ages!
Top left: Theresa Bogdanski (Chef) & JoAnn
We would like to extend much appreciation and
Dagele (Chairperson)
Top right: Father Joseph Doran (Weekend thanks to the members of the Parish Activities
Committee, as well as the many other vendors and
Associate) and Jim Gage
Bottom left: Father Joseph Tokarczyk individuals who assisted with the picnic, for all of
(Pastor) with Leah and Holly Purta
their time and effort spent to make this wonderful
day possible!
Bottom right Bob Buchalski and Tim Purta
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For many years, Lisa Mitchell searched
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seemingly random health issues:
inflammation, fatigue, migraines,
anemia... the list went on. She was
finally diagnosed as having a double
whammy of celiac disease and Lyme
disease. Still on the steady road to
recovery, Lisa has turned what’s she’s
learned about these diseases into a
new business that recently opened its
doors in Florida: Down 2 Earth, a
100% gluten-free store that offers
baked goods, juice bar, and nutritional
supplements.
Gluten, a protein found in grains such
as wheat, barley, and rye is
responsible for the symptoms of celiac
disease. “The only information I was
given by my GI doctor at the time of
my diagnosis of celiac disease was to
eliminate this pesky protein from my
diet, and everything would be ‘just
fine’,” said Lisa. “Unfortunately, this
was not the case,” she added. It’s a
common misconception that this
autoimmune condition simply damages
the villi—the finger-like cells that line
the small intestine—and that the
damage can reversed by eliminating
gluten. In Lisa’s quest to learn more
about the disease and the protein, she
realized that there is much more to
celiac disease than that.
Now a Certified Gluten Practitioner,
Lisa explained that damage to the
small intestine can lead to “leaky gut,”
which allows toxins, microbes,
undigested food particles and
antibodies to get into the bloodstream.
Lisa Mitchell at the Down 2 Earth Juice
Bar
The store is located on Meadow Road
This sets the stage for wide-spread
inflammation and autoimmune disease
that can affect every area of the body,
including the joints, nervous system,
heart, and other organs. Hence a wide
variety of symptoms can occur in
people with celiac disease—not just
debilitating gastrointestinal
symptoms—but also joint pains,
headache, rash, fatigue, insomnia, and
more. And you don’t have to have fullblown celiac disease to suffer these
symptoms. People with gluten
intolerance or gluten sensitivity can
have similar symptoms even without
the hallmark of flattened villi, on
which the diagnosis of celiac disease is
made. Underlying damage could be
going on for years before reaching
that point.
suffering from similar conditions and
symptoms,” explained Lisa. “I was
startled when I learned that gluten
intolerance affects one in every four
persons in the US and UK. Through
my training, independent studying,
and feedback from other folks in the
same boat, it has become my passion
to communicate with our community,
friends and family about this too
common health issue as it relates to
our Western diet, and our health and
vitality,” said Lisa.
“Since that initial stage of discovery, I
have had the true pleasure of speaking
with so many individuals who were
Down 2 Earth began offering its
goods at the Florida Farmers Market
this year and now has a permanent
store located on Meadow Road, at the
intersection of Rte 17A and 94. “Our
focus with our baked goods and foods
is to provide an easy way to grab a
treat or a lunch item without suffering
the glycemic and inflammatory (and
waistline) consequences many of the
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Seward Athletic Hall of Famers to be
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This early 50’s photo shows 4 members of the Seward Athletic Hall of Fame. Back row right –
Coach Alex Paul, Front row second from left John J. Kimiecik, to his left, Joe Bayno and second
from right Jake Harter.
This year the inductees range from Melissa
Oliphant, Class of 2006, to John C. (Jake)
Harter, Class of 1950. Others to be inducted
are Frank Dagele, 1977, Rena Gorish Marr,
1999, Tom Fuller Sr, 1966. Also Evan
Kujawski, 1996, and Dan Kowalczyk, 1985.
The family of the late Elmeda Matuseski
Shuback will also accept the plaque
honoring their mother’s induction into the
Hall of Fame. For over 30 years Mrs. “Mat”
was “Mrs. “Mom” to two generations of
Spartans and Lady Spartans. It should be a
rather emotional ending for the fourth
Seward Athletic Hall of Fame induction
ceremony.
Melissa Oliphant fires a hard one for the Lady
Spartans.
The ceremony will take place on
Homecoming Day, October 19, at 2:30 PM
at the Alumni and Veterans’ Soccer Fields.
HALLOWEEN ATTRACTION
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FREE APPLE CIDER WITH PURCHASE
Plenty of FREE Parking
Hosted by the Kocot Family of Harvest Queen Farms
ALL PROCEEDS TO BE DONATED TO THE
S.S. SEWARD CLASSES OF 2014
FOR INFORMATION CALL 651-3120
The Florida Family Fun Fest
Three Florida Studios to be Featured in Orange Arts
Council Open Studio Tour October 19 and 20
The Orange County Arts Council
will once again feature Florida
artists in the 2013 Open Studio
Tour. Center for the Metal Arts,
Amity Arts Pottery, and Richard
Weber will all have open studios
from 11 AM to 5 PM on the
weekend of October 19 and 20.
invites you to
Join the Fun!
Hello to the Florida Community!
Thank you again for another successful
year—we could not do it without your help
and support.
Center for Metal Arts, located on
Jayne Street in the village of
Florida, will, for the first time
have, a live demonstration
during the tour. A class led by an
internationally renowned
blacksmith will be going on at
the same time, giving tourists an
opportunity to see the Center’s
power hammer in action.
The Florida Family Fun Fest Committee had
4 new committee members come on board this year.
We are still activity looking for new member to help
plan and organize various activities for Fun Fest. If
you are interested in helping with Fun Fest or would
like to find out more about Fun Fest, please call
Jim Goodrich at 845-651-3529.
We also hold monthly Fun Fest meetings on the 1st
Wednesday of each month at 7:00 PM in the new
Village Court Building located next to Village Hall.
Please feel free to stop by and join in on the fun.
Please come and join in on the fun of planning,
organizing, and giving back to your community!
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Amity Arts Pottery, located at
1711 Rte 17A (near the
intersection with Edward J
Blacksmith Jon Ledford demonstrates technique at a recent Lempka Drive), includes the
class for young adults at the Center for Metal Arts in Florida. work of owner Judy Duboff, as
Photo: Joyce Willetts well as students and alumni of
the studio. Duboff is not only a
gifted potter and Sculptor, but is also a licensed art therapist, holding a Master’s degree in
Art Therapy from NYU. She offers classes in pottery as well as art therapy sessions at the
studio.
Richard Weber’s studio is located at 84 Round Hill Road (down the road from Golden Hill
Elementary School). Weber works with clay, creating "Spheres of Influence" as well as,
more recently, other sculptural works that are an exploration of form in space. Paintings
and 2-D wax works will also be on show in a new gallery setting.
Be sure to visit our local artists on October 19 and 20!
The OC Arts Council Open Studio Tour takes place on October 12 and 13 in Western Orange
County and October 19 and 20 in Eastern Orange County. For more information, visit
www.ocartscouncil.org. For more information on Center for Metal Arts, contact Rhoda Mack at 6517550 or [email protected] or visit www.centerformetalarts.com. For more information on
Amity Arts Pottery, contact Judy Duboff at 651 1170 or visit www.amityarts.com. Contact Richard
Weber at 651-3758 or [email protected] or visit www.rickwebergallery.com.
Free Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) Training for
Parents and Professionals Offered October 19 and 20
Ages & Stages, LLP, along with Parents Run AMOC (Autism Move-a-thon of Orange County)
will be hosting free ABA Training (Applied Behavioral Analysis) on October 19 and 20. The
training is offered in partnership with the Mental Health Association in Orange County, Inc.
and SUNY Orange OTA—CART program and is open to parents and professionals.
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SENIORS: 10% Discount on all labor costs, all the time!
Betty Crea Davidson, founder of the not-for-profit organization Navigating the Spectrum, will
lead the program, which will take place each day from 9 AM to 5 PM at the SUNY Orange
Gilman Center in the Middletown Campus. A Continental breakfast will be provided, but
please bring a bag lunch.
If you are interested in attending, or for more information, please contact
[email protected].
FOCUS ON MEETINGS AND EVENTS
Center Cohen Circle, Florida, NY.
Golden Floridians Welcome All
on Senior Trips
The Golden Floridians would like to
remind everyone that non-seniors and
non-members are welcome on all their
trips. For information call Marilyn at
986-4105.
Flor-Wick Friends “Kiss Me Kate”
Trip October 25
Bus trip to Westchester Dinner Theater
production of Kiss Me Kate, sponsored
by Flor-Wick Friends, October 25.
Matinee show, $60 for bus, lunch and
tickets. Trip leaves from the Florida
Senior Center Cohen Circle Florida at
10 AM. Call 845 988 6357.
Florida Farmers Market Open
Every Tuesday Until October 29
The Florida Farmers Market is open
every Tuesday from 11:30 AM to 5:30
PM until October 29. A free delivery
service for local seniors and disabled
residents of Florida is available most
weeks. Phone orders will be taken on
Tuesday’s between 9 AM and 1 PM and
delivery will occur between 2 and 4 PM.
Warwick Dial-A-Bus has a fixed bus
route past the Market on Tuesday for
drop off and pickup. For more
information about the Market please
call Market Manager, Louise Schultz, at
845-641-4482 or email
[email protected].
Flor-Wick Friends Meet October
3
Next meeting of Flor-Wick Friends will
be held on October 3, at the Senior
Annual Veterans Day Service
November 11
The American Legion Post 1250
proudly announces our annual
Veterans Day service on Monday
November 11, 2013 at our Veterans’
Monument on Main Street in the
Village of Florida at 11 AM. We invite
the community to join us in
remembering and honoring all Veterans
on this special day. Be sure to attend
our Veterans Day ceremony, remember
your veterans, shake their hand, tell
them you care.
Flor-Wick Friends Seeking
Vendors for Holiday Bazaar
November 30
Vendors needed for Holiday Bazaar
sponsored by Flor-Wick Friends at
Senior Center Cohen Circle in the
Village of Florida. $15.00 per table for
the November 30 event. Call 845-9865589 for information.
Pine Island Seniors Trips
December 3-4
Christmas Time in Cape May, NJ. Dec.
3-4. Cost $217 per person, double
occupancy. Includes 1 night's lodging,
breakfast and dinner at Elaine's
Victorian dinner theatre. Trolly tour of
historic district. Holly lights tour of
Cape May. Tour of four Victorian Inns.
Leave old Pine island fire house. Call
986-3142 for more information about
either trip.
Clergy Wanted!
We are looking for priests, ministers, rabbis, or
deacons to volunteer to serve as chaplains to the
Orange County Volunteer Fire Police Association. We
are down to one chaplain and we would like to find
two or three new chaplains to serve the association.
The chaplain’s duties are to open and close our
meetings with a non denominational prayer, to help
officiate at our annual memorial service, and to lead
the services at wakes for our deceased members. Our
monthly meetings take place the second Wednesday of
the month, starting at 7 PM.
Senior Center Open Sundays
The Golden Floridians would like to
remind seniors that the Seward Senior
Center is open on Sundays from 1 to 5
PM for socialization purposes unless
being used by another organization.
To place your not-for-profit meeting or
fundraising event here, e-mail
[email protected] or submit
online at www.TheFloridaFocus.org.
Please limit to 75 words or less!
If you are a member of the clergy willing to serve as a
chaplain to our association, please e-mail us at
[email protected] or write to us at:
Orange County Volunteer Fire Police Association
PO Box 265
Goshen, NY 10924-0265.
We will send you an application for honorary
membership.
Friends of the Florida Public Library (FFPL)
The Friends of the Florida Public Library (FFPL) wish to extend
their congratulations to the Florida Public Library for
55 years of Exemplary Service to the community!
Please join us in recognizing their milestone at the
FFPL Used Book Sale.
100% of sales go directly to the Library to cover costs
not supported by the budget.
Fall Used Book Sale Dates:
Saturday, October 5 and Sunday, October 6
9 am - 3 pm
Fall Friends' Preview Sale Evening:
Friday, October 4, 5-8 pm
Sale Location: Florida Senior Center, Cohen Circle, Florida, NY
(adjacent to the Florida Public Library)
Questions on the Book Sale or how to become a Friend of the Library?
Contact Anita, FFPL President 2013-2014, at 845-508-6352
Ruszkiewicz Wins Conservative Write-in Primary
FROM OUR MAYOR
Claims his third line on November ballot
The village of Florida’s park are in great shape thanks to the efforts of our employees and
Paul Ruszkiewicz (R,C,I-Pine Island), candidate for County Legislature in District 3, has
come away the winner in the District’s write-in primary for the Conservative Party
nomination for County Legislator.
many volunteers, including Pack 44 Cub Scouts/Troop 44 Scouts, and several Boy and Girl
Ruszkiewicz ran a low-key campaign against Barber Shop owner John Figliacconi and
Minisink Supervisor Lewis Lain. All three ran as write-in candidates. Official results from the
Board of Elections showed Ruszkiewicz with more than 75% of the total Conservative vote.
Scout projects. Thank you to all for a great job!
We like to keep the parks totally accessible for your convenience, but, unfortunately, they
are the constant target of vandals. The restrooms seem to be especially appealing to those
vandals and continually need repairs and refurbishing due to malicious acts. When the
vandals are caught via our security system, the Village will prosecute everyone involved in
“I’m honored to have been chosen by our District’s Conservatives so decisively,”
Ruszkiewicz said. “As I said last week, when the Republican and Independence Parties also
nominated me to appear on their ballot lines, Orange County is looking for a fresh start. We
need a new kind of Legislature; one that will combine the best qualities of the one we have
now with a renewed effort to maintain a sense of openness and accountability to the people
we represent. Our District’s Conservatives have joined two other parties in naming me as the
one to lead you in that renewed effort, and I won’t let you down.”
Ruszkiewicz campaigned in the primary with the endorsement of the Orange County
Conservative Party. He faces Democrat Harold Ciappa in November.
accordance with the law.
On Thursday, September 19, I taped an interview for viewing on Cablevision Channels 77
and 78. The subjects covered included Glenmere Lake’s dam and spillway, the effects of the
Northern Cricket frog on the lake, the old water and sewer lines in the village and the role
of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.
Also discussed was the birthplace of William Henry Seward and the Mortimer Mapes House
restoration that is now underway. It is anticipated that a new roof will be installed before
winter. The Seward Homestead Committee is looking for people who are interested in
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Please Join the Seward Senior Citizens of Florida, NY
becoming involved with the restoration efforts. Meetings are held the 4 Thursday of each
To end the year, travel with us to a Holiday Entertainment Extravaganza! Trip to
Lancaster, Pa, takes place from December 4 to 6. The 3-day, 2-night trip includes 2 nights’
lodging, 2 breakfasts, and 2 full course dinners. Entertainment includes the “Miracle of
Christmas” at the Millenium Theatre and the “2013 Christmas Show” at the American
Music Theatre, along with visits to The National Christmas Center (with displays of
Christmas antiques and memorabilia dating back to early 1800s), Rockvale Square Outlets,
and Kitchen Kettle Village. The all-inclusive, double occupancy cost is $350; single
occupancy is $433. All our trips depart from the Senior Center in Cohen Circle, Florida.
Please call Beth Fuller, 845-651-4525 for more information and reservations.
month at the Senior Center (located on Cohen Circle, next to the Florida Public Library).
They are interesting and fun. The next meeting will be on October 24 at 7 PM.
Discussions at the Village Board meeting usually center on discretionary spending.
Presently, we are preparing for new computers and financial software for use by the
Treasurer and Clerks at the Village Hall. The estimated cost is in the neighborhood of
$50,000. Improvements to Sturr Park are in progress. Drainage, fencing, lighting, and
painting will be done and we have plans for a walking track around the field. The estimate
for that project is around $15,000. A camera system for Sturr Park and the Park at
Glenmere will run anywhere from $20,000 to $45,000. We are looking for a sound system
for the meeting/court room at Village Hall in the area of $10,000.
The village is also replacing or repairing fire hydrants where necessary. The hydrants cost
approximately $2500 each plus $600 per valve. Each takes approximately 5 to 6 hours of
labor, depending on its location and proximity to gas lines and traffic. This is not
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discretionary spending. It is mandatory. Any delay is no less than negligence.
Classes for Children Ages 3-5
Jim Pawliczek, Sr.
PreSchool Physical Education class will focus on gross motor
skills (hopping, galloping, running etc.) and an introduction to
all of our sports. Great for socialization, confidence and
energy outlet!
Little People’s Soccer class will introduce your little one to the
great sport of soccer using age specific drills with the main
focus on gross motor skills.
Help instill a life- long joy of movement and exercise early on!
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FPL Celebrates 55 Anniversary
Girl Scout Silver Award Benefits Florida Little League
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Florida Public Library will be celebrating its 55 anniversary on the weekend of October 4
to 6 with a full schedule of events and activities for all ages. The library was founded in 1958,
became a school district public library in 1991 and moved to its present location at 4 Cohen
Circle in 2000. FPL serves 4,991 residents (2010 census) within the Florida Union Free
School District, is open 7 days a week and provides over 400 programs yearly for the
community.
by Rachel Behrent
My Girl Scout Silver Award project was
installing an AED (automated external
defibrillator) at the Florida Little League.
I saw that there was a need for an AED at
the Little League field and thought it was
important to address that need. An AED
could save someone’s life. The quicker an
AED is used, the more likely they are to
survive.
The Friends of the FPL will host their Fall Used Book Sale in the Seward Senior Center all
weekend, kicking off with a “members only” Preview Sale on Friday, October 4 from 5-8 PM.
Yearly memberships may be purchased or renewed at the door for $10. The Book Sale
continues on Saturday and Sunday, October 5 and 6, from 9 AM to 3 PM. Volunteers are
needed to help set up and break down the sale and may call Friends President Anita
Baumann at 508-6352 to sign up. Donations of used books in excellent condition may be
brought directly to the sale or dropped off at the library in advance during regular business
hours.
Library programs for the weekend include a showing of the epic comedy-adventure The
Croods on Friday, October 4 on the library’s big screen from 6-7:30 PM. Popcorn and juice
will be provided for this family movie showing. On Saturday, October 5 at 1 PM, Janet
Picarelli of Janet’s Quality Baked Goods will demonstrate how to make cake pops. Every
attendee will get a cake pop to decorate. Families with school-age children are invited to sign
up.
The Anniversary Weekend will conclude on Sunday,
October 6 with a Fall Storytelling Café at 2 PM
featuring members of the Black Dirt Storytelling
Guild and special guest teller Lorraine HartinGelardi (pictured right). She is a founder of
Dutchess County’s Interfaith Story Circle and the
author of Wisdom in the Telling: Finding
Inspiration and Grace in Traditional Folktales and
Myths Retold which won a 2008 Storytelling World
Resources Award. Hartin-Gelardi’s dynamic telling
style will enthrall listeners of all ages. This is a
family program for attentive listeners, school-age to
adult. Featured spooky stories will not be
appropriate for preschoolers and some listeners.
Refreshments will be served.
Advance registration is required for all library programs. Visit floridapubliclibrary.org and
click on Programs and Calendar of Events to register. For information or registration by
phone, please call 845-651-7659.
10th Annual Move-A-Thon October 13
Parents Run AMOC (Autism Move-A-Thon Orange County) in partnership with Mental
Health Association in Orange County is hosting the 10th annual Move-A-Thon on October
13, 2013 from 10 am to 3 pm at Thomas Bull Memorial Park, in Montgomery. This event
educates, entertains and embraces those in the community who are living with autism.
The registration fee is only $5 per person. The first (100) individuals to pre-register will
receive a free T-shirt. Participants are encouraged to get sponsors who may donate any dollar
amount to their symbolic 1-mile walk through the park. Attendees can enjoy a free
continental breakfast including some gluten free/casein free items. Lunch, t-shirts, and
other autism-related materials will be available for purchase. Following the 1-mile walk there
will be a festival of activities for children including bouncy houses, face painting, petting zoo,
costume characters, drums to play, pumpkin painting, a lego table, arts and crafts, sensory
activities, DJ & Live music, hula hoops and more. This year there will be a trackless train
circling the event area for families to ride for a small fee. There are also fabulous raffle prizes.
Information about programs and services in Orange County for individuals with autism
spectrum disorders will be available under the resource tent.
I also held a CPR and AED instructional
class for the coaches of the Florida Little
League. It is important for the coaches to
know what to do in an emergency
situation. I contacted other Little League
Boards to spread the importance of an
AED in hopes that they will consider
getting a lifesaving AED machine.
Rachel with Florida Little League President, Jay
Phillips
I could not have completed my Silver
Award without the help of many people. I
would like to thank the Florida Fire Department, Walden Savings Bank, QuickChek,
Werner’s True Value, Central Deli, Florida Pharmacy, Dr. Eugenio and family, and the Finley
family for their generous monetary donations to help me purchase the AED. I would also like
to thank the Florida Fire Department for letting me use their building for my CPR and AED
class. I would like to thank Joyce Foulkes and Tommy Andryshak for instructing the class.
Finally I would like to thank Teresa Cronin for being my project advisor.
Orange County Contingency Readies for NY Pulaski Day Parade on October 6
On June 1, the General Pulaski Memorial
Committee of OC held their annual
Presentation Dinner/Dance at the PLAV
Hall, in Pine Island NY, to honor this year’s
2013 Marshal and Miss Polonias for the
General Pulaski Day Parade in New York
City on October 6.
The 2013 Marshal is Julie Andryshak Culter
of Slate Hill NY. Julie is the daughter of
Lorraine (Labanowski) Andryshak and the
late Walter Andryshak. Julie grew up in a
large family that follows many of the Polish
traditions, and she is involved in many
Polish, civic, and church organizations in
the area. Also honoring Julie were coorganizers from the PLAV and Pine Island
Fire Company Summerfest, Rich
Labanowski, Ray Hogan, and Pine Island
Fire Dept. Chief Daryl DeFrest, with a gift
for her past support.
Presented and crowned the 2013 Miss
Polonia was Ursula Hillman, daughter of
John and Patricia Hillman of Westtown, NY.
She is a high honor senior at the Minisink
Valley High School. Ursula is the
granddaughter of Joseph and Rita Glebocki
of Florida NY, who she thanked for
installing Polish traditions in her.
Also presented that evening were two Junior
Miss Polonias: Victoria Czereph and
Madison Jashembowski. Victoria is the
daughter of Bagdam and Genowefa Czereph
of Washingtonville NY, where Victoria
attends Middle School. Victoria has two sets
of grandparents that still reside in Poland,
and enjoys her yearly trips to visit them.
dancing provided by the John Stevens Band.
Stanley Kocot, president of the
organization, who presided as Master of
Ceremonies, again introduced the Miss
Polonias and their escorts; with the
assistance of the 2012 Little Miss Polonias
Makenzie Jashembowski and Olivia Nixon
doing a polka dance routine, followed by a
tribute and memorializing of the late
Barbara Morgiewicz, who was president of
the HVPS and was a great supporter and
visionary of dance groups. It was through
her efforts the Pokolenie Dance group was
started. The evening finished with an
exciting performance from the group.
2013 General Pulaski Royalty (left to right): Junior Miss Polonia, Victoria Czerepak and usher Dan
Gallardo; Junior Miss Polonia Madison Jashembowski and usher Byron Morgiewicz; Miss Polonia
Ursula Hillman and Tyler Murtie; 2013 Marshal Julie Andryshak Cutler and usher Robert Gabalski;
Little Miss Polonias Lily Beattie and Kya Stein.
Photo provided
Madison, daughter of Frank and Kathy
Jashembowski and granddaughter of Ceal
and the late John Jashembowski of
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Middletown NY, is an 8 grade student of
the Minisink Central School. She credits her
Uncle Ray and great uncle Rich Labanowski
with her desire to continue learning the
traditional dances of her ancestors.
Finishing the Polonias court are two Little
Miss Polonias: Lily Ann Beattie and Kya
Stein. Lily is the 7-year old daughter of Rich
and Melanie Beattie of Warwick NY and
granddaughter of Sharon Geruber and Ray
Hogan. She loves Polish music and dancing
and is a member of the “Pokolenie
Dancers.” Kya is the 8-year old daughter of
John and Nicole Stein of Warwick NY and
the granddaughter of John and Agnes
Woloszczak who installed Polish Pride in
their families through dance, food and
traditions. Kya is an original member of the
“Pokolenie Dancers.”
The yearly function is
proving a successful event
for the committee. The hall
was filled to beyond
capacity, with friends,
families and many members
of the New York Pulaski Day
Parade Committee of New
York, including the Grand
Marshal of the parade, Mr.
Michal Kulawik. A buffetstyle dinner was served with
The General Pulaski Memorial Committee is
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looking forward to marching up 5 Ave in
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the 76 Annual Pulaski Day Parade on
October 6. Joining the contingency this year
is the Pine Island Fire Co. Color Guard and
fire vehicles.
Anyone wishing to attend the parade in NY
can call (845) 651-4265 for bus reservations.
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each Tuesday, from 11 AM to 5:30 PM
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Important Dates on the Golden Hill Calendar
October 2013
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TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
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Be INVOLVED!
Join the PTA!
Join the
Building Leadership Team
(BLT)!
Golden Hill and SS Seward both have
active PTAs and BLTs
ALL are WELCOME!
Golden Hill
Elementary
Florida Union Free School District
S. S. Seward
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SUPERINTENDENT’S MESSAGE
New Faculty and Staff
Welcomed to FUFSD
Old Habits,
New Wisdom
Several new members of faculty and
staff were introduced to the Florida
UFSD at the September Board of
Education meeting. After being
introduced and posing for the picture,
the new members were given the
opportunity to mingle with other
attendees during a short break in the
meeting.
Traditional rhythms of the
school year begin in late
August when athletes return
for pre-season, and teachers
filter in to prepare classrooms for the learning adventures
ahead. Energy builds in preparation for the first day of
classes. Students of all shapes and sizes don the back to
school gear of the season and bounce enthusiastically out
Sitting left to right: Ann Kowalczik, Kaitlyn
Fanning, Wendy Anderson, Colleen
Hamel, and Marvin “Dinger” Miller
or cars, school buses, and up the sidewalks anticipating
new adventures and time with friends.
The “habit” of school lives in the memory of most adults.
Standing left to right: Cassia Fox,
Joseph Lupinski, Jamie VanDuzer,
Michele Riso, and Norine Meehan
We can picture desks in rows, stacks of heavy text books,
worksheets used to practice skills, paper with big lines for
Welcome all!
practicing letters and numbers, word problems, essays
written and brought home with teacher corrections (usually
in red), and children of all ages filing into classrooms for
pre-designated blocks of learning time.
In many ways those habits have not changed, yet the world
has changed dramatically. The District’s Student Learning
Outcomes reflect the knowledge, skills, habits and
understandings essential for success as adults in a world we
District Data Presentation at October 3 Board of Ed Meeting
All are invited to the October 3 Board of Ed meeting to hear a District Data Presentation that will provide details about the
different types of assessments that the district uses to determine each child's academic level and to measure progress. It
will provide an overview of the district as a whole and per grade levels. The presentation will also provide an understanding
of the reliability of different sources of data, what sort of data is being collected, what the data means (eg, what’s being
done well, what needs to improve), and how the data may be used to customize instruction for both student groups and
individual students.
cannot predict. Helping students acquire those capacities
means that we need to re-think the habits of schools, and
Old Habit
New Wisdom
How it Might Look
develop new strategies and structures that better fit the
demands of the road ahead.
Emphasis on what we teach
Emphasis on what students
learn
More assessments that provide immediate feedback that
impacts teaching
Single point “tests”
Multiple opportunities to
demonstrate learning
Layers of increasing curricular rigor providing a staircase by
which students demonstrate steady growth over time
Independence
Interdependence
Clusters of desks or tables where students work in groups to
solve problems, study each other’s work, and develop deeper
understanding
Teacher Isolation
Collaborative planning
Teachers developing lessons in teams, share and analyze
student work and plan for fluid grouping to target specific needs
Infrequent, Generic Praise
and Recognition
Specific and frequent
celebration of progress
Ongoing assessment data is analyzed by the student
themselves building recognition of their success and potential
Remediating Learning
Problems after Students
Fail
Anticipating learning barriers
and planning to accelerate
learning student by student
Ongoing review of multiple measures of each student’s progress
is used to change instruction, select the best resources, and
change student groupings as needs change
Traditional Textbooks
Multiple resources including
textbooks, on-line resources,
state modules, etc.
A rich collection of diverse resources allow teachers to
personalize resources to address specifically defined individual,
small group and whole group needs
The chart on the right shows just a few
examples of how schools might
look different, and why.
Despite focusing on these important changes, one habit
remains the same. We take pride in knowing each child as a
person and as a learner. We hope that parents and
community members will continue to ask questions about
the changes in the habits of schools. A deeper community
understanding of the purpose of some of our initiatives will
benefit us all.
As always, thank you for your support of our efforts.
Sincerely,
Diane Munro
Superintendent of Schools
First Grade is Under Construction!
Harvest Days at Golden Hill Enters its 3rd Year
“We are under construction,” is the theme running throughout Golden Hill this school year,
and our first graders have been at work each day, doing their very best.
Students at Golden Hill will again be able to try some familiar and not-so familiar fruits and
vegetables this year in the monthly “Harvest Days at Golden Hill Passport to Wellness”
initiative. Each student gets a “passport” in which they record whether they liked, disliked,
or didn’t try the monthly offering. This year in the passport, they will also see tips for
activities they can do with their families to add the important component of exercise to their
daily routine. Stickers and information sheets are sent home with the students so that
parents can see what their child tasted that day.
Last year, students tasted apples, squash, clementines, pomegranate, peppers, cauliflower,
okra, asparagus, strawberries, and cantaloupe. What’s impressive about the program is that
most students will try what’s being offered (even okra!). Even more impressive is that most
students like most of the offerings (except okra!). Here are the results from last year:
Fruit/Vegetable
As we enter a new school year, with new teachers, new friends, and Common Core, we are
proud to say our boys and girls have been quite productive since their first day of school.
The students have been busy building upon skills and strategies that were presented to them
in kindergarten.
In Math, the first graders have been working with ten frames by counting the number of
letters in their names, and solving the equation, “How many more to make a ten?” The
students will continue to make progress in addition and subtraction as they are presented
with opportunities to make a ten. Also, the first graders continue to practice writing their
numbers, in both numeral and word form.
Liked
Disliked
Didn’t Try
Apples
87%
9%
4%
Squash
48%
38%
14%
Clementine/Pomegranate
75%
15%
10%
Peppers
54%
29%
17%
Cauliflower
58%
30%
12%
Okra
34%
53%
13%
Asparagus
60%
30%
10%
Strawberries
77%
8%
15%
Cantaloupe
82%
12%
6%
Apple is the perennial favorite, but was closely followed by cantaloupe. Okra and squash
were the least favorite offerings. This year’s program kicks off on Tuesday October 1.
Salad Bar Available Daily at Golden Hill and Seward
Students don’t have to wait until Harvest Days
to enjoy fresh fruits and vegetables at Golden
Hill or Seward. Salad bars are available daily at
both schools and are included in the cost of a
school lunch. Encourage your child to choose
from the variety of fresh fruit and vegetables
that are offered in the salad bars.
Pre-pay for Lunch for Added Convenience
Parents: Why not use the pre-pay system for all your child's purchases in the schools. All you
have to do is send in the amount of money you wish to put on your child's account. The
money can be used for breakfast ,lunch and snacks. Prices are:
In Language Arts, the students have been reviewing consonant and vowel sounds. It is being
reinforced in class that words are made up of sounds and we are practicing with one syllable
words. In addition, penmanship is becoming an important part of each students’ day, as we
continue to practice the proper way to hold a pencil and write our letters.
Following along with Common Core, the students have learned what a Fable is, the
important components of a Fable, who AESOP was, and the different Fables he wrote. In
class, we read, The Boy Who Cried Wolf, and the students were able to identify the main
characters, the setting, as well as retell the important events in the story. Finally, the
students were able to recognize and state the moral of the story.
As you can see, first grade has been very busy at work. We are confident that their minds are
going to continue to grow this year.
First Grade Teachers – Golden Hill Elementary School
Reduced lunch
School Breakfast (both schools)
Golden Hill Lunch
Seward Lunch
$0.25
$1.75
$2.90
$3.00
If your child get up late have him purchase breakfast at school. Your child can choose from
warm bagels, cereal, yogurt and more. All come with fruit and milk.
Apply for Cost Benefits
The district encourages families to utilize the school lunch services and to apply for cost
benefits—even if only needed for a short time. Applications are on the school website
(www.floridaufsd.org; click on “lunch tab”) or in the District Calendar. You can apply anytime
of the year.
If you have any questions or concerns about school lunches call 651-1480 or 651-4102 and
ask for Cindy Wood.
Seward
Men’s
Soccer
Alumni Game October 19
The 2013 Seward Mens Soccer Alumni Game will
take place on Saturday October 19 at the Seward
Soccer Complex (the Cornfields). Registration
and warmup will begin around 9 AM and the
game will start at 10 AM. Bring you Seward
Alumni Soccer Shirt and $10. Contact Coach
Steele at 607 765-0562 as soon as possible if you
are interested in playing.
Homecoming festivities and games to follow. The
Seward Boys and Girls will be playing Liberty in
the afternoon.
Coach Bill Steele (center, back) with the team that helped get him to his 200th win as coach. The team included # 1. Evan Fritsch, # 2. Cole Gill, #
3. Joe Pillmeier, # 4. Craig Smith, # 5. Kyle Straub, # 6. Joe Villani, # 7. James Gardiner, # 8. Devin Wood, # 9. Danny Collins, #10. Mike Pawliczek,
#11. Zach Biaso, #12. Jack Gardiner, #13. Zach Bakker, #14. Ramo Lekovic, #15. James Mythen, #16. Nick Knecht, #17. Zack Cuzo, #18. Luke
Pikoulas, #21. Jake Kinley, and #22. Liam Fritsch. Also pictured are Assistant Coaches Karl VanAmburg, Jesus Cuzo, and Glen Kleveno.
Photo: Sandy Powell
Golden Hill Families Meet New Principal Andrew Cameron at Family Movie
Night
Parents and
students had
plenty of
opportunity to
meet GH Principal
Andrew Cameron
(pictured left) at
several events
before school
started, including
Family Movie
Night (pictured
here), Bowling
Night (pictured on
next page) and a
Renegades game
(pictured on page
26).
Photos:
AnnMarie Scotti
Seward to Host Area Red
Ribbon Kick-off
Ceremony
SS Seward Institute has been chosen to host
the area’s Red Ribbon Week Kick-off
Ceremony, which will be held on Monday,
October 21 at 10 AM in the Seward
Gymnasium. According to the Drug and
Substance Abuse Council of Orange County,
several local dignitaries are expected to
attend the event.
The Red Ribbon Campaign is the oldest and
largest drug prevention program in the
nation reaching millions of young people
during Red Ribbon Week. This year’s theme
is “A Healthy Me is Drug Free.”
Wellness Under Construction!
We are back to school and again, documented attendance is still important due to the flu
season surveillance that is in place on local, state and national levels. Health
professionals are looking at data to identify what is needed to maintain the health and
wellness of everyone.
All county school districts are required to report the attendance data of unidentified
students and staff members twice a week during the school year. The number of students
absent or sent home early with signs of illness will be reported to the Orange County
Department of Health to support the early detection of seasonal influenza in our
community. School absenteeism has always been viewed as a critical component of
communicable disease detection. School nurses have always been encouraged to report
any concerns or patterns of symptoms that could be part of a larger health picture. The
school population is a window into the community.
We encouraged hand washing, sneezing/coughing in your sleeve, and other health habits
starting on the first day of school. Signs are posted and staff members will model what to
do to minimize the transmission of disease.
Non-alcohol based sanitizers are based in the cafeteria, library, computer lab, music room
and all 3rd grade classrooms because there are no sinks available for hand washing.
Sanitizers do not replace hand washing! They are to supplement when hand washing
facilities are not able to be used. PLEASE DO NOT SEND SANITIZERS TO SCHOOL
WITH YOUR CHILDREN. Younger children who use these alcohol based sanitizers need
to be closely monitored for overuse. Poison Control supports these concerns.
Please remember to contact the school in the morning when your child is going to be
absent that day. Children should not come to school with influenza-like illness (fever of
100 degrees or greater and cough and/or sore throat) and they MUST remain home fever
free for 24 hours (temperature below 100 degrees without the use of fever reducing
medication) before they can return to school. We will continue to not award perfect
attendance certificates in June so we can support this stay home if sick initiative which is
advised by public health officials. Your child must present a written excuse when
returning to school after an absence. Please contact the school nurse if you have any
concerns relating to an absence or if you would like further information regarding any of
these issues.
We all want a healthy school year. Please continue to educate your children about
healthy habits like hand washing, getting sufficient sleep, exercising regularly, and
sneezing/coughing “in your sleeve please.” Once again, Harvest Days at Golden Hill will
continue to promote nutrition on the first Tuesday of each month. We have added
activities to encourage increased physical exercise on the passports the children will
receive. My Plate will be emphasized to encourage filling half of our plate with fruits and
vegetables. The USDA introduced this tool to communicate dietary guidelines.
At Golden Hill, wellness is always under construction! Please help your children focus on
wellness and making healthy choices. Make contacting your healthcare provider or the
Orange County Department of Health regarding flu immunizations available a priority for
ALL family members!
Thank you for your continued support!
Marlene Lysack, RN
Family Bowling Night
Important Dates on the SS Seward Calendar
October 2013
SUNDAY
MONDAY
Be INFORMED!
Come to Board of Ed
Meetings!
Meet with your child’s teacher at
the Seward Parent Teacher
Conferences:
October 16 and 24
@ 6 - 8 PM
(appointment necessary)
TUESDAY
Notes
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
Orange County Announces Household Hazardous Waste,
Pharmaceutical Collection Event for Safe Disposal
Saturday, October 19 – Goshen
Goshen – For the safety and convenience of
Orange County residents, County Executive
Edward A. Diana, Sheriff Carl E. DuBois,
and Deputy Commissioner of Environmental
Facilities and Services Pete Hammond are
pleased to announce that Orange County
will be hosting a household hazardous
waste and pharmaceutical collection event
on Saturday, October 19 from 9 AM to 3
PM at the Orange County Fire Training
Center, 9 Fire Training Lane, Goshen.
Participation is free for Orange County
residents, although proof of residency is
required at the time of disposal. Farms,
schools, small businesses and governmental
agencies must pay a fee.
“Appropriate disposal of hazardous
household waste and outdated or unused
medications makes our homes and our
County safer for all who live and visit here,”
said County Executive Diana. “I encourage
Orange County residents, especially those
with children at home, to take advantage of
this free collection service.”
Farms, schools, small businesses and
governmental agencies must pre-register by
October 4 by calling 291-2664 to bring their
hazardous waste to the collection site on
Friday October 18.
“Orange County’s household hazardous
waste collection events throughout the year
provide residents with a convenient and
cost-effective way to protect the environment
and their families by properly disposing of
household waste that should not go into
regular trash pick-up or disposal,” said
Deputy Commissioner Hammond. “This
special event is in addition to the regular
waste disposal service we offer 6 days a
week at Orange County's 3 transfer stations.”
On Saturday, the Orange County Sheriff’s
Office will be on hand, for Operation Safe
Scripts to accept any expired or unwanted
pharmaceuticals, both prescription and
over- the-counter.
For more information on hazardous waste
disposal and for a complete list of both
acceptable and unacceptable items or other
questions, please call (845) 291-2664 or visit
www.orangecountygov.com/efs. Please note that
no electronics will be accepted at this collection event.
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Wanted - a Few GREAT Women
Girl Scouts, YWCA Now Accepting Nominations for 2014 Orange County
Women of Achievement Awards
New Windsor - Girl Scouts Heart of the Hudson and YWCA Orange County are pleased to
announce that nominations are now being accepted for the 2014 Orange County Tribute to
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Women of Achievement awards. Now in their 22 year, the Tribute awards honor women in
Orange County who have made a difference for local women and girls through their
professional, personal, or school-based activities.
Completed Tribute to Women of Achievement nomination forms are due to the Selection
Committee for review by 5 PM, Monday, November 4, 2013. Nomination forms are available
online at www.girlscoutshh.org and www.ywca-orangecty.org, or by contacting Tami Hough
at 845.561.8050, ext. 21, or by email to [email protected].
As the Girls Scouts and YWCA work to continually update the event, one of the changes this
year includes elimination of nomination categories for all but the Woman of the Future
category. Nominees for Woman of the Future must be between the ages of 16-21 and live,
work, or go to school in Orange County. All other nominations will be considered jointly.
In all, more than 200 women from throughout Orange County have been recognized since
the award's inception in 1992. Honorees have hailed from a diverse range of professions and
volunteer activities including arts, business, health and human services, public service,
military, and education. Strong candidates will exemplify the missions and ideals of the Girl
Scouts and YWCA.
The 2014 Tribute to Women event will be chaired by Kristin Jensen of Washingtonville. A
Tribute alumnae, Jensen was honored in 2010 for her work in public relations and marketing
and is currently an Assistant to the County Executive, serving as press secretary and
spokesperson. "Tribute is the only annual event in Orange County that is solely dedicated to
recognizing the accomplishments of women and girls in our community," said Jensen. "I'm
proud to be a past Tribute honoree and a member of an outstanding alumni group of sisters.
I look forward to chairing Tribute 2014 and sharing the stories of other Orange County
women."
Ginny Rizzo, 2011 honoree, will chair the selection committee. The committee is comprised
of a diverse group of community leaders and past honorees who are not currently affiliated
with the Tribute Steering Committee, Girl Scouts Heart of the Hudson, or YWCA Orange
County. “There are so many incredible women from all walks of life who live and work in
Orange County. We want to know their stories and recognize their accomplishments," said
Rizzo. “Each year, the Selection Committee faces the daunting task of reviewing the
nominations to determine what makes the nominee excel in her personal and professional
endeavors. I encourage people to nominate the women of achievement in their lives."
Big Tomatoes!
With a 2 lb 9⅜ oz tomato grown from an
“Oxheart” seed from Hudson Valley Seed
Farm, Warwick resident Luke Charde
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became the winner in the 2 Annual Biggest
Tomato Contest at Scheuermann Farms and
Greenhouses in September.
“We received more than twice the number of
tomato entries this year,” said Sally
Scheuermann, “and some of them were
really enormous.” A close second was Luke
Charde’s wife, Maureen, who entered a
yellow “Kentucky Beefsteak” tomato that
weighed in at 2 lb 8⅛ oz. In third place was
John Fischer, who also submitted a
Kentucky Beefsteak tomato, with a weight of
2 lb 5⅝ oz. Even last year’s winner,
Highland Lakes resident, Darryl Slate,
bested his 2012 winner with a “Florida 47”
variety that tipped the scale at 1 lb 8⅜ oz,
but it was still not large enough to outweigh
the Chardes’ entries.
The winner of the kids category, 7-year-old
RJ Scheuermann, had grown a green
“Heirloom Plum” tomato that came in at
11¼ oz. “My mom likes to add tomatoes to
lots of things at our house,” he announced.
In second place in the children’s group was
2½-year-old Stella Muehlbauer with her
8⅝ oz green tomato, also larger than her
entry last year.
Guitarist Jeremy Langdale provided music
for the event, with his classic rock, blues,
funk, R&B, and soul.
Infant Drownings Not Just a
Summer Hazard
New Warwick Instructor Seeks to Prevent
Childhood Drowning
Orange County Volunteer Fire
Police Association Meeting
Schedule
Warwick has its first instructor in a technique that is
internationally acclaimed for preventing babies and infants
from drowning—the leading cause of accidental death for
children under the age of four in the US.
The Orange County Volunteer Fire Police Association
will hold its remaining meetings for the 2013-2014 year
on the second Wednesday of the month. All meetings
will start at 7 PM.
Vanessa Buckley, of Warwick, is the first instructor in
Orange County, NY to attain the highly intensive ISR
(Infant Swimming Resource) Instructor Certification,
qualifying her to teach babies as young as 6 months old to
hold their breath, roll over in the water and float until help
arrives.
The schedule of meetings is:
Older, more mobile children will learn the full ISR SelfRescue™ sequence of swimming until they need air, rotating
onto the back to float, then rolling back over to continue
swimming. ISR students are taught to repeat this sequence
until they reach the safety of the steps, side of the pool, or
the shoreline.
The system, credited with saving 800 infants, is featured in a
viral video (www.youtube.com/watch?v=nI_XzNfxjlY) seen
by almost 3 million people. This life-saving system of
teaching babies and toddlers to “self-rescue” was recently
featured on CNN and Fox News.
Buckley, who loves teaching children to swim, saw the viral
video and became passionate about teaching the ISR
Technique herself. She undertook the 8-week training
program, which includes more than 100 hours of in-water
instruction and additional academic training in such topics
as aquatic human behavior, sensory motor learning and
cognitive behavior in young children.
The ISR Self-Rescue training for babies and toddlers lasts
for 10 minutes a day, Monday to Friday, for 4 to 6 weeks,
depending on the child. They are taught to swim both in
Babies as young as 6 months can be taught to “self rescue.”
swimsuits as well as fully clothed, given that most children
who drown do so fully clothed.
Buckley will be providing ISR instruction at the pool at the
Minerals Sport Club, Vernon, NJ. She can give instruction at
private pools but the water must be a minimum temperature
of 78 degrees F, she says.
Buckley points out that preventing drowning is not just a
summer or swimming pool issue. “It important in all areas
where there are outdoor pools, ponds and lakes, because
these are places where children drown all year round.”
Buckley, 41, went to John S. Burke Catholic High School in
Goshen. She graduated from Cortland University, in
Cortland NY with a degree in Economics and for 8 years
worked as a stocker broker in New York, London and
Johannesburg, South Africa, where she was born. She has
two children, Sophie (12), and Brian (9) who she taught to
swim when they toddlers.
To contact Vanessa Buckley for ISR lessons for infants and young
children please email her at: [email protected] or call
her at: 845-258-0045. Please visit www.safeswims.com or
www.infantswim.com. Infant Swimming Resource, based in the
state of Florida, was founded by Dr. Harvey Barnett in 1966 and
is now the globally recognized leader in survival swimming
lessons. ISR has 450 instructors around the world and has given
over 7 million safe lessons to infants and young children.
October:
Warwick, Raymond Hose Co.
November:
Monroe, Mombashia Fire Co.
January:
Port Jervis Fire Dept., Engine 4
February:
Florida Fire Dept.
March:
Washingtonville, Monell Engine Co.
April:
Pine Island, Amity
The annual meeting will be held in May at Howells
Fire Co., and the June picnic meeting will be held in
Chester.
All fire police are welcome. Refreshments are served
after each meeting.
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This Fall at FPL
DIY ~ Create ~ Innovate
4 Cohen Circle Florida, NY 10921 (845) 651-7659
www.floridapubliclibrary.org
REGISTRATION REQUIRED FOR PROGRAMS
Preserve the Harvest
Wednesday, Oct. 2
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Learn to DIY! Join us in the
kitchen to learn the basics of
canning with a demo of the
process by FPL staff person
and avid home canner,
Marie Arnstein.
A member of Ramapo Catskill Library System and Orange Library Association
DIY
Memoir Writing Workshop
with Mary Langton ~ Mondays,
Oct 7,21,28 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Everyone has a story. Perhaps you’ve always dreamed of writing
yours. Now is the time! Start writing your life story in a friendly
& supportive environment. Simple exercises will spark memory
and get your creative juices flowing. Shape memories into brief
essays you can share & workshop in class. No pressure, no grades!
Bring a pen & notebook or laptop. Adults & teens over16.
Knitting Circle
Monday, Oct. 21 from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Bring knitting or crochet needles, yarn and a current project
& join our lively group. Instruction available for beginners &
expert help for seasoned knitters working on a project with
master knitter Kathleen Braun. Knitters meet on the 3rd
Monday of each month from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Adults only.
Innovate Your Health
with Holistic Health Coach
Celeste McAteer
Thursday, Oct. 3 from 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Celeste will present her fun and interactive workshop,
What’s in Your Body, to help you make simple wellness
changes. We’ll have handouts, recipes & resources for
you to take home. Celeste is a Certified Occupational
Therapy Assistant and a Certified Holistic Health Coach.
Program suitable for adults & young adults, 16 & up.
Author Visit~Eleanor Kuhns
Thursday Oct. 17, 6:30 p.m.
Eleanor will visit FPL to talk
about her second novel Death of
a Dyer. She won the Minotaur
Books/Mystery Writers of America First
Crime Novel 2011 competition. She earned
her MLS from Columbia U., lives in Orange
County& is currently Ass’t
Director at Goshen Public
Library. Eleanor visited us
last year when her first novel
was published. We are
excited to have her back!
Online or phone registration required
for all programs.
Basics of Windows 8, the Internet & E-mail
Tuesdays, Oct. 8,15,22 and 29 from 10 to 11 a.m.
Learn to navigate Windows 8 Operating System. Surf the
internet safely and effectively. You will be assigned an
e-mail account to send & receive messages with other
students. We’ll also cover some light word processing and
common functions. Bring your own laptop for a hands-on
experience or watch the instruction on the BIG screen.
Register once for this set of 4 classes. Adults only.
CREATE
Cupcakes Plain & Fancy
Wednesday, Oct. 23 at 6:30 p.m.
Learn to create party-worthy cupcakes from the mini-sized to the giant Showstopper
Cupcake! Everyone will share in eating these tasty delights. Q & A session at end with
Baking Coach Clare Kazmierczak. Clare is a former owner of a custom wedding cake
and pastry business and holds a Pastry Arts Certificate from the Culinary Institute in
Hyde Park. Seating is limited so register early. For adults only.
INNOVATE
Pinterest Party Wednesday, Oct. 9 at 6:30 p.m.
You are invited to a Pinterest Craft Party. Learn how to pin
and why others already are! Annette Shaughnessy will help
you understand the technology aspects, how to navigate and
set up a Pinterest account. Guest and fellow Floridian Beth
Verblaauw will share the benefits of the popular pinboardstyle, photo-sharing website and her favorite sites. After the
presentations, grab a snack from a recipe found on Pinterest
and enjoy a Pinterest Pumpkin Craft. Laptops and tablets will
be available or bring your own. For adults only.
AND MORE!
Black Dirt Storytelling
Guild ~ Thursday,
Oct. 10 at 7:30 p.m.
Adult story lovers &tellers
are invited to the monthly
meeting of the Guild held on
the 2nd Thursday of each
month at 7:30 p.m. Story
theme is Scary Fairies. Come,
tell a story or “just listen.”
FPL Poetry Café
Friday, Oct. 18 at 7 p.m.
Poet Robert Milby will emcee the
evening with guest poets Barbara
Adams and Dennis Bressack. Hear
classic & original poetry followed
by an open mic session for anyone
who wants to read or recite their
own poetry. Brewed coffee and
home-baked desserts served.
Both of these programs are for Adults and Young Adults over the age of 16 only.
Monday-Thursday 10-8 Friday & Saturday 10-5 Sunday 12-5
Closed Monday, Oct. 14 for Columbus Day
How to Start an ETSY Shop
Sunday, Oct. 20 at 1 p.m.
Etsy is an innovative online marketplace for
craftspeople, vintage sellers & craft suppliers
to sell their wares. Setting up your personal
online Etsy Shop is easy and inexpensive to
maintain. Join Artist, Librarian and Etsy
shopowner Jennifer Russell to learn the steps
of creating an Etsy account. For adults only.
Florida’s Very Own
Jimmy Sturr
Sunday, Oct. 27 at Noon
Did you know Jimmy Sturr wrote a
book? Jimmy will be at the library, in person,
to share some of his life history and stories
that he included in his new autobiography,
Polka King: The Life and Times of
Polka Music's Living Legend.
We'll have copies for purchase
and signing by the Polka King
himself! Desserts and coffee
will be served.
Oct. 7, 7:30 p.m. Board Meeting
Oct. 7, 7 p.m. Friends Meeting
Florida Public Library Check it out!
www.floridapubliclibrary.org
Families, Kids & Teens @ FPL
REGISTRATION REQUIRED FOR PROGRAMS!
Family Movie Night Friday, Oct. 4, 6 p.m.
The Croods ~ Popcorn and juice will be provided.
Cupcake Pops with Janet Sat., Oct. 5, 1 p.m.
Make and decorate delicious pops with Janet Picarelli.
Fall Storytelling Café with Guest Storyteller
& Black Dirt Storytelling Guild Sun. Oct. 6, 2 p.m.
National Pizza Month~Make a Healthy Pizza!
Teen Time (Grade 6 & up) Mon., Oct. 7 at 2:30 p.m.
B&B (Grade K-3) Tuesday, Oct. 8 at 4:15 p.m.
Tween Club (Grades 4 & 5) Tues.,Oct 8 at 6:30 p.m.
Apple Cider Time ~ Saturday, Oct. 12 at 2 p.m.
Families are invited to help make cool, fresh apple
cider using a hand-operated cider press. Tasting, too!
Eighteenth Century Cooking & Butter Churning
for Families ~ Saturday, Oct. 19 at 2 p.m.
Mr. & Mrs. S will come in costume to talk about and
demonstrate cooking in the revolutionary war period.
See how soldiers built a fire pit, what they ate & how
they cooked it. Guess what the interesting and unique
cooking implements are used for. Churn butter &
taste it on bread. Great family fun!
Halloween Readaloud ~ Saturday, Oct. 26, 2 p.m.
Calling all goblins, witches & ghosts to the Library to
read your favorite scary short book or story. Dress up
in costume because we’ll have treats for you, too!
Pizza will be served, so please RSVP at our website,
www.floridapubliclibrary.org or call 651-7659.
Our 6-week Program Series continue through
Oct. 17 and a new series begins the week of
Oct. 27. Sign up once for all programs in a set.
Rhymetime: Library-time for toddlers 18-35 mos. old
with a parent or caregiver. Wednesdays, 10 a.m.
Storytime: Library-time for preschoolers 3-5 years old
“on their own.” Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. OR 1 p.m.
Discovery Time: Learn something new at the library.
For families on Wednesdays at 11 a.m.
Books & Beyond: for kids in grades K-3 Tuesdays at
4:15 p.m. with Miss Meg.
Tween Club: for kids in grades 4 & 5 only. Meet on
Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m.-cooking, crafts & stories!
Teen Time: Kids in MS & HS only. Stop after school
on Mondays for a snack at 2:30 and activity at 3 p.m.
I am a Friend of The Florida Public
Library
Meet Christine Lupinski, Friend of the FPL
I have been a member of the Friends of the FPL since 2005.
I am proud that I helped the Friends buy the awning for the
back deck.
As a Friend, I attend meetings when I can and I help at book
sales when I can.
My favorite thing about the Florida Public Library is all the
great adult programs, family events and children’s programs. I
love how connected FPL is to our school and how they work
together to encourage the children to read.
I give my time because I love to read! I have loved the library
ever since I was young. Where else can you go and have access
to books about anything? It is great to help and give back.
Some of my favorite items that I borrow from FPL are children’s
books, non-fiction selections and the vacation backpacks.
What others should know about FPL: It’s not just about books!
There is always a full schedule of events featuring authors,
crafts, movies, poetry, music, etc.
When I'm not at the library, I like to read! I also like to cook,
spend time with my family, and plan parties and fun stuff for my
girls.
Thank you, Chris, for being a Friend of the Florida Public
Library!
Visit www.floridapubliclibrary.org and learn how you can be a Friend!
Library Friend Christine Lupinski enjoyed sitting under the
awning on the library deck on a beautiful sunny day with
her daughters Mackenzie & Paige.
Wound Care Management Now Available at St. Anthony Community
Hospital
In his current position at St. Anthony
Community Hospital, Dr. Yang seeks
to develop a safe and seamless
approach to wound care that begins
when the patient is admitted to the
hospital and continues until the
patient is discharged to the home,
nursing home or rehabilitation facility
and the wound is completely healed.
His expertise includes treating
complicated wounds such as venous
insufficiency, arterial insufficiency, leg
wounds, delayed healing surgical
wounds, complications from radiation
treatment, and decubitus ulcers (bed
sores).
WARWICK – Millions of Americans
suffer from chronic open sores that can
become seriously infected, gangrenous
and in some cases require amputation.
This is often due to limited blood flow,
which can slow the body’s own,
healing process.
Byoung Yang, MD, System Medical
Director for Bon Secours Charity
Wound and Hyperbaric Oxygen
Therapy (HBOT) program will now
provide service to the community for
Wound Care Management at St.
Anthony Community Hospital in
Warwick, NY.
Dr. Yang was board-certified in
hyperbaric medicine, which includes
comprehensive wound management,
after completing a hyperbaric
fellowship at the University of
Pennsylvania. He received residency
training at a large wound care center
in Mt. Vernon, New York, under the
Byoung Yang, MD, System Medical
Director for Bon Secours Charity Wound “Since a wound is a manifestation of a
and HBOT program will provide service to
systemic illness,” he said, “the
the local area
physician must treat the patient as a
direction of the late, renowned wound whole rather than just the wound.”
treatment physician, Dr. Jorge Beale.
Dr. Yang is also board-certified in
Internal Medicine.
To schedule a consultation with Dr.
Yang call 1-866-596-8456.
FOCUS ON WELLNESS
Strategies for Fast Weeknight Meals
Pro-tein, Pro-Health!!
by Jessica Altland
by Paula Aston, CHC,
EdD
Protein is needed by
the body for only two
reasons: I) growth and 2) tissue repair and
1
replacement. Simply, when you are
growing, you need more protein. When you
age, you need less, especially if you eat well
and have a healthy lifestyle. Of course, as
you age, you need fewer total calories, so
keep that in mind.
It’s all about good food choices, portion
control, and exercise, a topic for another
time… That said, let’s look at the wide
2
variety of protein sources available:
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Seafood, especially salmon, high in
omega 3’s
White-meat poultry, sans skin
Milk, cheese, and yogurt (Greek yogurt
has a higher protein content; read
labels!)
Eggs
Beans: One-half cup of beans contains
as much protein as an ounce of broiled
steak. Plus, these nutritious nuggets
are loaded with fiber
Pork tenderloin
Soy (though you must find the nonGMO sticker on the package and do not
eat soy, unless it’s fermented, if you
have a thyroid condition)
Lean beef
Eating protein at breakfast is a great way to
help you feel fuller longer and eat less
throughout the day. Willow Tohi, at
www.naturalnews.com talks about plantbased protein sources and includes the
number of grams per serving. The general
categories are:
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Vegetables (eg, avocado): 10 grams
Legumes (eg, soybeans) 1 cup
soybeans: 28 grams; 1 cup tempeh:
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30 grams
Nuts and seeds (eg, peanut butter)
2 tablespoons: 8 grams
Non-dairy milk (eg, almond milk) 1 cup:
7-9 grams
Grains (eg, quinoa) 1 cup: 9 grams
Other sources of proteins include
supplements, like spirulina, chlorella, and
hemp. I am mentioning this variety of
protein sources because I am concerned
about the impact of rush-rush-rush on our
health. I want you to see that there are
many good whole foods that can be
prepared in advance, to have on hand. With
a little planning, you can save money and
your health.
I encourage you to avoid processed foods
like protein bars and protein powders. I
know, shocking, right? Read the labels. There
are ingredients and proportions of nutrients
that may not be good for you. For example,
if you have a thyroid condition, don’t eat
soy protein powder. If you are lactose
intolerant, whey doesn’t work for you. Noone should ingest sucralose or aspartame or
any artificial sweetener! See my point? You
have to know your individual needs.
I highly recommend that you go to
www.mercola.com and look up what Dr.
Mercola has to say about protein powders.
He does have his own brands, which are
very high quality. However, more
importantly, he discusses how each person
has different needs that should be
considered before purchasing any product.
We are so lucky to live in America, where
there is an abundance of everything and so
many options! When I was growing up, we
always said grace at mealtimes. I continue
to feel gratitude for every living thing that
nourishes me. Next month, we will have
Thanksgiving. While we are busy selecting
the items for our own feasts,
may we also set aside a
donation for the poor and
hungry, who do not have the
luxury of making such
choices.
God Bless Us, Everyone…
Contact Paula at
[email protected]. Sources
used in this article include
1. www.rawfoodexplained.com and
2. www.webMD.com.
Getting a healthy meal on the table – one that the whole
family will eat—is a challenge faced nightly by parents
everywhere. Here are a few tips to help make this job more
manageable.
Make a plan. Sit down at the beginning of
the week and plan out your meals. Look at
what’s in season and on sale in weekly
circulars; then pick a few family-favorite
recipes that use these items. When you take
a few minutes to plan ahead, you’re never left
with one missing ingredient for the meal you
want to make.
Keep a running shopping list. Keep a pad in
a kitchen drawer and remind the whole
family to write down foods that you are
about to run out of. When it’s shopping time,
add the ingredients you need for this week’s
recipes to that list. Having the ingredients
you need on hand is a big time and sanity
saver.
Cook once, eat twice. Always cook extra—
don’t start from scratch every night. For
example, have chicken breasts with brown
rice and broccoli one night, then chop the
leftover chicken and broccoli, add some
colorful red pepper chunks, an egg and
spices, and you’ve got Chinese fried rice the
next night. (About that chicken: store
rotisserie chicken is a good shortcut, too!)
Think ahead. Allot time at night or in the
morning to get a leg up on the next day, so
your meal can be on the table in minutes
when the next evening comes. Can you chop
tomorrow’s veggies while you wait for
today’s meat to broil? Can tomorrow’s brown
rice simmer away while you’re cleaning up
the kitchen tonight? Can you spare 5
minutes in the morning to throw ingredients
in the slow-cooker?
Assemble, don’t cook. It’s easy to combine
healthy convenience foods. Frozen tortellini,
a can or pouch of tuna, and a bag of frozen
vegetables can make a healthy pasta meal in
minutes; pair with salad made with prewashed greens. Tastes like scratch cooking,
but with very little effort.
Think inside the box. Some boxed or
prepared foods can be high in calories, fat
and sodium. But if you add extra vegetables,
whole grains or leafy greens to packaged
foods, you can marry convenience with good
health. For example, take a frozen meal
starter and add an extra bag of plain frozen
vegetables and whole-grain, cooked pasta.
You’ll have a much healthier meal—that will
also be more filling.
Here is this month's Right for Tonight
recipe. Enjoy!
Flank Steak with Mustard Sauce
Prep time: 10 minutes (2 hours marinate time
extra)
Cook time: 10 minutes
Serves 6
Make it a meal: Serve with steamed green
beans and roasted red potatoes.
1½ ib flank steak, 1-inch thick
1 tbsp. olive oil
1 tbsp. Dijon mustard
2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
1 tbsp. red wine vinegar
1 tsp. honey
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp. dried tarragon or 1 tbsp. chopped fresh
thyme leaves
1. Place steak in a large resealable plastic bag.
Add oil, mustard, lemon juice, vinegar, honey,
garlic and tarragon. Seal bag; turn to coat.
Refrigerate 2 hours or overnight, turning bag
occasionally.
2. Preheat broiler to high. Line a baking sheet
with foil. Remove steak from marinade;
reserve marinade. Place steak on baking
sheet; season with pepper to taste. Broil 5 to
7 minutes per side (145°F for medium-rare)
or to desired doneness. Transfer to a cutting
board; let stand 5 minutes..
3. Meanwhile, for the mustard sauce, pour
marinade into a small saucepan. Bring to a
simmer over medium heat. Reduce heat;
cook 6 to 8 minutes or until slightly
thickened, stirring occasionally. Thinly slice
steak against the grain, and serve with
mustard sauce.
Per Serving: 190 calories, 9g fat, 3g saturated fat,
65mg cholesterol, 105mg sodium, 2g
carbohydrate, 0g fiber, 23g protein
Visit Jessica in the Warwick ShopRite store, or
call her at 917-612-7425.
Schervier Pavilion Residents, Families and Staff
Celebrate Grandparents’ Day
Country Western picnic held outdoors at Bon Secours Warwick Campus
skilled nursing facility
WARWICK – On Saturday,
September 14, Schervier Pavilion
residents, their families, staff and
volunteers gathered together under
a huge tent and clear blue skies to
enjoy the annual “Grandparents’
Day” picnic.
Residents stated that most of all they enjoyed getting
together with their families for a fun afternoon. Spending
the afternoon with resident Sarah De Giorgio are, from
left, her granddaughters Nicole Coluccio and Ashley
Flanagan and her daughters Marie Coluccio and Teresa
Flanagan.
And, in the spirit of this year’s
country and western theme, many
of the guests, staff members and
residents sported western garb as
well as 10 gallon hats as
generations of families visited their
loved ones to enjoy a traditional
end-of- summer celebration. The
staff prepared lots of country style
barbecue favorites and families and
residents enjoyed picture perfect
weather. There were also games for
the children, and a three-day-old
calf to pet. Popular DJ “Octavius”
was also on hand to provide
musical entertainment throughout
the afternoon; but most of all,
residents stated that they enjoyed
getting together with their families
for a fun afternoon.
“We hosted this Grandparent’s Day
to thank the wonderful families who
are essential to the quality of life we
offer at this facility,” said Schervier
Pavilion Director of Recreation Kari
Call. “Family members serve on our
decorating committee and often
lend a helping hand to our staff.
We’re happy that we could enjoy
this occasion together as a family.”
Many of the guests, staff members like Director of
Nursing Carol Tunney (left) and Director of Recreation
Kari Call, and residents sported western garb as well as
10 gallon hats for the country and western theme.
Schervier Pavilion, a member of the
Bon Secours Charity Health System, is
a 120-bed skilled nursing facility
licensed by the New York State
Department of Health. Dedicated to the
highest standard of health care
excellence, its full range of services,
such as its therapeutic recreational
program, are designed to respond to
each individual’s physical, emotional
and spiritual needs. In addition to
quality long term care services,
Schervier Pavilion also offers a wide
range of short-term (sub acute) care
needs, including IV therapy,
Rehabilitation therapy and wound care.
Rabbitt Honors Local Farm on 100th Anniversary
Assemblywoman Annie Rabbitt (R,I,C-Greenwood Lake) was joined by local area officials in
th
honoring Masker’s Orchards as they celebrated their 100 Anniversary in September. The
Warwick valley orchard has been a regional landmark and “pick it yourself” apple-picking
staple in the region since 1913.
“In today’s economy it is vital that
we do everything we can to help
family-run businesses stay alive
and vibrant for they truly are the
landscape of our community. For
100 years Masker family farm has
literally been the landscape of the
Warwick valley and is a much-loved
tradition for generations of
residents,” said Assemblywoman
Rabbitt. “It is my goal that farms
and businesses like Masker
Left to right, George Vurno, Assemblywoman Annie Rabbit Orchards continue to be staples in
and Victor Ludmerer
our daily lives for the next 100
years – or more!”
Originally purchased by Ora J. Masker and his wife Rena, the 200-acre family-run apple
orchard has expanded to include 14 apple varieties grown on more than 20,000 individual
trees. As a “pick it yourself” pioneer, the orchard was sold to George Vurno and Victor
Ludmere, locally-known as “Apple George” and “Apple Jack,” after Ora’s death in 1969.
Apple George and Apple Jack have since expanded the business to include baby barnyard
animals, pony rides and wagon rides.
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October
Project Linus, continued from page 1
PSYCHIC MOMENTS
When Marie noticed the dedication, volunteerism and the number of blankets being
produced at the Knitting Circle, she consulted with the Orange County Coordinator of
Project Linus, Julia Sullivan, about recognizing the exceptional efforts of two of its
members, Kathleen Braun and Lilly Lang. Kathleen, who leads the group, has knitted
many blankets, donated an abundance of yarn and assisted volunteers in choosing suitable
patterns and sizes for the blankets. Lily, who is a new Florida resident, was personally
responsible for making at least 100 blankets herself!
Spiritual Cleansing the Home
The certificates were signed by both Julia Sullivan and Carol Babbitt, National President of
Project Linus, and were delivered to the library. At the August meeting of the Knitting
Circle, Marie spoke to the ladies in attendance about the success of Project Linus and the
remarkable contributions of Kathleen and Lilly before she surprised them both with their
certificates.
Both Kathleen and Lily have been instrumental in keeping the project going at FPL for
almost two years now. Volunteers continue to make blankets at the library or drop them
off as donations. Those blankets for Project Linus stay in Orange County as donations to
local hospitals. FPL continues to accept donations of yarn. Anyone who wishes to help can
stop by the library for yarn or use your own, make a blanket, and then bring it to FPL on
any Monday, Wednesday or Thursday evening. Staff members will accept your blanket and
take it to a facility where it will be given to a deserving child in Orange County.
FAQs About the Project:
What type of blankets does Project Linus accept?
Project Linus welcomes blankets of all styles, including quilts, crocheted, or knitted
afghans in child- friendly colors. Blankets must be new, handmade and washable. In
addition, they must come from a smoke-free environment. You don’t have to be an expert
to create a blanket that is beautiful to a child!
What about sizes?
Project Linus collects blankets for children, infants through teens. Many sizes are
appropriate depending on local needs. For example, blankets could be as small as 36” by
36”. The majority of Project Linus blankets are about 40” by 60”, or what is called “crib
size.” Blankets could be as large as twin size for teens.
Where can I find a pattern for making a project Linus blanket?
Patterns can be found at www.projectlinus.org. Check the Patterns/Links page to see what
is currently available online. There are some patterns available @ FPL or you can use your
own. A limited supply of yarn is also available from FPL.
For more information, contact Terry Numa or Marie Arnstein at the Library at (845) 651-7659. The
Knitting Circle meets regularly on the third Monday of every month from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Adults are
welcome to join. Check the event calendar on the library’s website at www.floridapubliclibrary.org
for dates and more information. Florida Public Library is located at 4 Cohen Circle behind Village
Hall in Florida.
by Psychic Cyndee
A television production
company asked me to
send them a video. The
video is about
something called
“Spiritual House
Cleansings." And it is now available to view
free on my facebook page.
Every religion and spiritual tradition has
some form of House Cleansing. House
blessings are also ancient traditions, that
can be found in Protestanism, Orthodox
Christianity, and Roman Christianity. They
are usually performed by a parish priest
who sprinkles holy water as he walks
through every room of the house,
accompanied by the occupants of the
house, while praying for the occupants.
House blessings date back to the early days
of Christianity and in Catholicism, the ritual
takes the form of a prayer.
Matthew 2:11 says: "On the coming to the
house they saw the child with his Mother
Mary, and they bowed down and
worshipped Him. They opened their
treasures and presented him with gifts of
gold and of incense and of myrrh."
Consequently, Catholics often have their
homes blessed on Epiphany, which is on
January 6. This commemorates the
visitation of the Magi to the child Jesus.
They also use the same oils and incense
used in biblical times.
our intention changes the ritual. To banish
is to invoke and to invoke is to banish...
Call on the Light to remove the darkness..
Remove the darkness by calling on the
Light...
I use Sacred Geometry clearing codes to
repattern the grid of a house. That means
my goal is to redistribute the harmonics
and repattern the energy. Its called
Transmutation of Energy.
When I first enter a home to do a spiritual
cleansing I walk through each room and
determine what type energies exist. Some
are shadow ghosts, while others may be
demonic entities or a combination of both.
If I need to remove demonic entities then I
must approach the cleansing in a very
specific way. Some homes have a lot dark
energy while others have a lot of dark
thought form energy. Thought form energy
are not spirit entities but residual low
frequency ethereal gook. Imprints are
another term used to refer to thought form
energy. Imprints are not always dark but
thought form energy nonetheless. If
someone that lived in a home had violent
emotional outbursts or was dying a slow
painful death than those imprints can often
times be found in the house. This type of
energy can remain in the house long after
its occupants have left.
I always set up a wall of protection using
my Spirit and Angel guides. After doing so
I attempt to remove the unwanted house
guests. After invoking Guardian Angels, I
change my own frequency. Removing
There are Indian blessings that work with
Father Sky and Mother Earth which invoke unwanted guests can be done very gently
by asking them to move forward by
spirits to guard and cleanse the home.
showing them the way. Banishing rituals
There are Irish Blessings and Buddhist
and other tools can also be used in
Blessings. The Amish also have there own
conjunction with prayer. Crystals, sage,
traditions. House Blessing are almost the
frankincense, rose petals, along with the
same as House Cleansings. Remember only
Sacred Geometry Clearing
Codes can help to raise the
• Free estimates
vibration of a house. When
• Furnace & boiler maintenance
• Kitchens and baths
we raise the vibration and
• Service work
shift the energy we create
• New installations
peace and harmony. This is
the foundation for a Happy
House vibration.
Slesinski
Plumbing and Heating
Mark J. Slesinski, Owner
Serving Florida and surrounding regions
25 Spanktown Road
Warwick, NY 10990
Tel: 845-508-6148
www.psychiccyndee.com
845-537-1279 "The Angel
Diaries" is available on Kindle
and Nook .Please like me on
Facebook.
FFD Helps Village with Live Burn
FFD’s Sandford Fire Truck Wins Another Trophy
by Robert Cook
The Florida Fire Department recently assisted the
Village of Florida DPW with a live burn of excess
brush. The pile of debris was still left over from Super
Storm Sandy last year.
Pictured below are Chief Engineer Gary Dimke (left)
with Auxiliary Officer Joseph Patti (right) watching
over the burn.
Florida Fire Department’s 1929 Sandford Fire Engine (pictured above) brought home
st
another trophy in September. It won 1 place in the category of Best Antique Fire Truck
1920-1949 at General Montgomery Day, which takes place annually in the village of
Montgomery, NY. Thanks to Chief Engineer Gary Dimke and his team, who attended the
Montgomery Day Parade with the well-known antique fire truck, which stood a vigilant
watch over the citizens of Florida in the 1930s and 40s.
BAKING WITH LILY
Sour Milk Griddle Cakes
by Lily Eriksson
This recipe makes the best waffles and pancakes I have ever
had! In my family, we use our Chef's Choice International
Waffle-Pro to make the pretty heart shaped waffles. We do
enjoy this recipe for pancakes as well. These waffles are the
main course for our traditional Christmas Eve dinner. We
serve them with mixed berries, homemade whipped cream,
warm syrup (and some like nuts), and bacon and sausage.
Above, Engineer Howard Cohen
is shown working the pump
panel on Engine 607.
Left, Chief of the Department
Joseph Bankston even joined in
working as a nozzle man with
Firefighter Sean Howell as
backup.
RECIPE
Directions
2 cups flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
½ tsp. baking soda
3 tbsp. melted shortening (I use oil )
1½ cups sour milk or buttermilk* (see note)
1 egg
3 tbsp. sugar
Combine and mix dry ingredients. Beat the egg
and slowly add the wet ingredients to the dry
ingredient bowl and mix thoroughly, but not too
long, you want to leave air in the batter.
Pour about 1/4 cup of mix on a greased pan for
pancakes or waffle maker for waffles. Makes
about a dozen.
Enjoy!
*Note: If you don't have buttermilk, you
can put about a tbsp. of vinegar into the
milk. You will see it curdle in a couple of
minutes.
Golden Hill at the Renegades
Left to right: Mike Crocco, Chucky Knapp, Ryan Wall, Mike Conklin, Andy Cameron, Doug Falone,
Damon Swinea, Charles Knapp Sr. and Giovanni Scotti Sr.
Photo: AnnMarie Scotti
Golden Hill Fields a Team at Charity Softball
Tournament
Members of the Golden Hill community recently “pitched in” to support the annual
Breathing for Amy Softball Tournament. The annual tournament was started in 2011 by
Justin Contursi, a Florida resident, whose sister Amy passed away from breast cancer in
2010. The Breathing for Amy Foundation raises funds to benefit people with cancer that are
in need of financial help, especially those in Dutchess, Orange, and Ulster counties. For more
information about the foundation, including other fundraising events, please visit
www.justincontursi.com/baseball/tributetoamy/events.htm).
Orange County’s Technical Rescue
Team Completes Heavy Rescue
Rigging Operations
Group one step closer to attaining specialized
certification, better prepared to help citizens
(Goshen, NY) – The Orange County Technical Rescue Team
took one step closer to attaining certification as 16
members spent a recent weekend completing the Heavy
Rescue Rigging Operations course at the Orange County
Fire Training Center in New Hampton learning how to
move heavy objects safely, and securing unstable
(simulated) walls at elevations beyond the reach of at-grade
shoring.
Screened Topsoil
Robert J. Schreibeis
55 MAPLE AVENUE
FLORIDA, NEW YORK 10921
TEL 845 651-7765
CELL 845 988-1310
FAX 845 651-7750
“These individuals choose to devote time above and beyond
in order to gather the necessary training to be member of
the Orange County Technical Rescue Team, which again
shows the dedication that all the team members
demonstrate on a continual basis,” said Vini Tankasali,
Deputy Commissioner Orange County Division of Fire
Services.
Course instructors included the New York State Office of
Fire Prevention & Control, and are themselves members of
the New York State Technical Rescue Team. Assisted by
Quality Towing of Vails Gate, the students learned the
capabilities and limitations of working with heavy duty
cranes around collapse sites.
“Participation of private industry at these types of classes is
invaluable as they may be called on for their expertise
during an actual emergency,” said Rick Tanagretta, Deputy
Fire Coordinator for Special Operations Orange County Fire
Services. “The time to exchange business cards is not at
3 AM with a building falling down around you.”
The Orange County Technical Rescue Team is comprised of
fire fighters from several Orange County departments, as
well as from Monticello. They are called in to assist in
specialized technical rescue scenarios, such as building
collapses, trench rescues, rope rescues and other highly
complex rescue incidents. The team drills regularly to
improve their unique skills in order to be more effective in
protecting the public.
The Fire Services Division acts as a liaison with all
emergency response agencies (including those in adjacent
counties), the executive and legislative branches of County
Government along with the New York State Office of Fire
Prevention and Control. Within the Division are the Orange
County Fire Coordinators Office, Orange County Fire
Training Center, Orange County Fire Investigation Unit,
Orange County Hazardous Materials Team and the Orange
County Technical Rescue Team.
For more information, please contact the Orange County Fire
Training Center at (845) 374-1900 or visit them at
www.orangecountygov.com.
October Activity Tip:
Go to the community
play ground with some
friends and enjoy the
fresh air with an adult
family member
The Florida Focus Coloring
Contest
Students residing in the Florida Union Free School
District are invited to enter The Florida Focus
Coloring Contest. Two $10 prizes will be awarded:
one to a winner in pre-K through 2nd grade and one
to a winner in the 3rd through 5th grade. Winners are
chosen by The Florida Focus, Inc.
Simply color the picture using crayons, markers, glitter, whatever you like (be creative).
Mail the completed picture to:
The Florida Focus
62 N Main St, Suite 208
Florida, NY 10921
Or, drop the picture in
The Florida Focus mail box at
62 N Main St
Florida, NY 10921
(in the Professional Building).
All entries must be postmarked or placed in
The Florida Focus mail box by Monday 21 October,
2013.
All entries must be accompanied by this form:
Student Name:
Grade:
E-mail or phone number to contact if student wins:
Signature of parent or guardian (required):
The Florida Focus is published
monthly by The Florida Focus, Inc., a
NY State not-for-profit organization.
Please address correspondence to:
The Florida Focus, Inc.
62 N. Main St., Rm 208
Florida, NY 10921
Please send all contributions to:
[email protected]
To place an ad, please contact:
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Visit us online at
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Volume 4, Number 10, October 2013
Photos:
AnnMarie Scotti

October 2013 - The Florida Focus

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