Say It Ain`t So… That Stinks!

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Bonnie: One
Year On
Corned Beef
and Cabbage
Play On!
Did You
Know?
FYS Soccer
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Volume Four, Number 4, April 2009 © 2009 A Florida Chamber of Commerce Initiative
COMPLIMENTARY
Say It Ain’t So… That Stinks!
by John Keats
Anticipation is growing regarding a new 1,000,000
square foot excrement processing plant set to open in
2010 in Florida, NY. With riveting new technology,
the Electric Wise Waste (EWW) Corporation has
figured out a way to take all forms of waste and turn
it into a new power source that will revolutionize the
way we look at manure.
This top secret project was only recently exposed—
and The Florida Onion was the first to catch wind of
it (you could say we got the scoop on the poop). After
much investigation we finally sniffed out
Ami Aderriere, Head of Business Marketing for
EWW, and sat down with her to get the bottom line on
the new plant.
John Keats speaks with Ami Aderriere
about the new processing plant set to
open in Florida next year.
“The EWW has been working on this technology for a
long time,” said Ami. “Our dedicated researchers were
often up at the crack of dawn and usually worked long
after the moon had set,” she continued. “We have now
cornered the market on something that used to make
our faces frown. In fact, we have turned that frown
upside-down with our new way to power not only
Florida, but potentially the whole country.” Ami noted
“Our motto is: ‘Waste not. Want not.’” Although the
motto is not original, it makes all the sense in the world.
When pressed about the potential odor that this sort
of processing plant would bring, Ami shifted
somewhat uncomfortably on her stool, but was very
Photo: Sandy Powell emphatic. “This plant will emit an odor that we are,
of course, all familiar with, but it will put a unique
stamp on this village. Kind of like Hershey, PA has its
own scent that people recognize, so will we.” Ami
went on to say that the odor would change during
each season, being the strongest in the summer
months. “It will rival the onion fields for the odor they
emit,” she asserted, "you'll certainly know when
you're in the area." [Use the “scratch and sniff” box (far
rt.) to sample the new “scent of spring” that
Floridians will come to know and love, or hate.]
EWW
We also spoke with Chris P. a local farmer whose
family has been here for generations. “As long as it is
downwind from me,” was his reaction to EWW. So, he
does not seem too concerned. And he shouldn’t be…
that smell means money.
In these tough economic times the EWW has found
another solution to rising gas prices. Ami Aderriere
said that the recent publicity regarding a tax on cows
and pigs due to the methane they emit dumps right
into the EWW’s hands. They have found a way to
bottle and reuse this gas, without straining the local
economy. "With our new 'Gas and Go' initiative in the
pipeline, people should be 'GAGing' within a year,"
smiled Ami. She herself drives a "BMer," a methanepowered auto developed by EWW subsidiary, Wise
Waste Engineering. Currently available only in a
convertible model (for practical purposes),
EWW-WWE expects their number 2 version—a large
SUV-type vehicle called the "BIIMMer"—to be moved
into production next year.
Now that The Florida Onion has dropped the bomb
on this story, we wanted to make an even bigger
splash by letting you know where the facility will be
located and how it has already, for the most part, been
fabricated.
Please turn to page 3…
Waste not. Want not.
The EWW logo says it all.
A new source of biofuel?
Photo: John Sheridan
Florida Public Library
Annual Budget Vote and Trustee Election
Thursday, April 2 from 9 AM to 9 PM at the Library
Page 2 The Florida Onion April 2009
From the Mayor
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Serving the Florida, NY community
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This Month’s Onion Growers:
Evalyn Sosler Palmer, Chris Pawelski, Sandy
Powell, Nicole Quattrociocchi, John Keats,
Jim Sheridan, Alyssa Werner, Joyce Willetts
PhD, and all members of the community who
contributed articles and pictures!
• Work to remove the Northern Cricket Frog from the
endangered species list.
Congratulations to Brian Slattery and John
Barczak on their election to the position of village
trustees. Thank you to Caroline Calif and Robert
Scott for caring enough to about our village to
participate in the elections. Special thanks to
Frank Pierce and Frank Jarocki for a combined 75 years of
service to the village. Enjoy your retirement—you earned it.
They Village Board faces many challenges ahead including, but
not limited to:
• Completing the 2009/2010 Village budget
• Expanding the office area for the Village Clerk and Tax Collector
• Provide adequate parking at Cohen Circle to efficiently serve
all of the user’s needs
• Reduce the cost of recycling by altering the pickup schedule
• Develop the parking lot at Maple Avenue
• Upgrade the sewer treatment plant
• Control the exotic weeds at Glenmere Lake in a manner
compatible with the Northern Cricket Frog
• Construction of restrooms at the Park at Glenmere Lake
compatible with the Northern Cricket Frog
Working together we can do it all!
Breaking News: Score one for the Cricket Frog. Representatives
from Orange and Rockland Utilities informed the Village Board
that the NYSDEC said they will not be able to give approval for
a natural gas transmission until several years of Northern
Cricket Frog studies are complete. Based on that information
they are abandoning the Glenmere Park route and preparing
approval for alternate routes. They lose an economical gas line
and the village loses a scenic trail and substantial easement fees,
and the customer pays the bill.
I would like to acknowledge some of our outstanding students
who have helped bring our recreational basketball program to
new heights by offering their services as coaches and referees
throughout the season. A huge Thank you to: Susan Collins;
Jeanine Folkl; Scott Glowaczewski; Justin Sinisi; Shane Kinley;
Rob Gorski; Matt Codi; Tom O’Daniel; John Sgombick; Nick
Guerra and Taylor Steele.
This article is my way of
Mayor James Pawliczek
communicating with you, the
residents of the Village of Florida,
Mayor James Pawliczek
on a regular basis. Any opinions
Village of Florida
PO Box 505, Florida, NY 10921 expressed are strictly my own.
Community Calendar April 2009
Abbreviations:
CoC: Chamber of Commerce
FPL: Florida Public Library
FSC: Florida Senior Center
GHES: Golden Hill Elementary School
KoC: Knights of Columbus
PTA: Parent Teacher Association
St Joseph Lenten Lamenations;
2 PM
St Joseph Rosary Society
Meeting; 2:30 PM
PTSA: Parent Teacher Student Association
SSSI: SS Seward Institute
$ iindicates paid event
Seward Seniors Mohegan Sun
Trip, 9AM, FSC, call Leonore (6517029) $
FloridaFire Dept Meeting; 8 PM,
Florida Fire House
EASTER SUNDAY
St Joseph Resurrection Mass
followed by Swienconka;
6:30 AM
Free Blood Pressure
Screening; Florida Fire House
Spring Card Party; 2 PM, Parish
Hall, public welcome!
Golden Floridians Game Day &
Social Time; 1 PM, FSC
Florida CoC Meeting; 6 PM, The
Copper Bottom Restaurant
Seward Seniors Activity Day; 12
Noon, FSC
Village of Florida Planning Board
Materials due by Noon
Golden Floridians Bus Meeting
1 PM & Guest speaker 2 PM,
FSC
Seward Seniors Regular Meeting;
1PM White Elephant, FSC
St Joseph Holy Name Society
meeting 8:15 PM
Village Board Meeting; 7:30 PM
Village Hall
Golden Floridians Spring
Luncheon; Noon, FSC
Village of Florida Planning
Board Work Session; 7:30 PM,
Village Hall
Library Budget Vote and Trustee
Election; 9 AM-9 PM, FPL
The Florida Onion Meeting; Noon, FSC
St Joseph Finance Council Meeting 7
PM; Parish Council meeting 7:30 PM
Board of Ed School Budget Community
Input Session, 7 PM; Work Session,
7:30 PM; SSSI Cafeteria
St Joseph Stations of the Cross;
7 PM
Lenten Fish Dinner; 5-7 PM,
KoC Hall $
The Florida Onion Committee
Meeting; Noon, FSC
St Joseph Holy Thursday Mass;
7:30 PM
St Joseph Solemn Liturgy of
the Lord's Passion; 3 PM
St Joseph Stations of the
Cross; 7 PM
The Florida Onion Committee
Meeting; Noon, FSC
Florida Lions Club Meeting; 7
PM, The Copper Bottom
Restaurant
Articles for the May Issue of The
Florida Onion due!
Noon, FSC
SSSI PTSA Meeting; 7 PM, SSSI
Golden Floridians Bus Meeting & The Florida Onion Committee
Guest speaker; 1 PM, FSC
Meeting; Noon, FSC
Village of Florida Planning Board FUFSD Board of Ed Meeting;
Meeting; 7:30 PM, Village Hall
7:30 PM, SSSI
Noon, FSC
Village Board Work Session; 7
PM Village Hall
Seward Seniors Comedy Show,
Take off on Ed Sullivan Show
Trip
Golden Floridians Game Day &
Social Time; 1 PM, FSC
Florida CoC Board Of Directors
Meeting; 6 PM, Myles Financial
Florida Village Hall, 33 South Main Street
Clerk: 651-7815
Historian: 651-7815
Village Justice: 651-4940
Parks & Rec: 651-8622
Police Department, 2 Cohen Circle: 651-7800
Highway Department, 45 Maple Avenue: 651-4332
Water Department, Glenmere Avenue Extension: 651-7175
Historical Society, PO Box 97: 651-7466
United States Post Office, 15 Edward J Lempka Drive: 651-7831
Cub Scout Pack 44: PO Box 126; 651 2340
The Florida Onion: 651-6000, [email protected]
Florida Chamber of Commerce: 651-6000
Warwick Valley Humane Society: 986-2473
NOTE: All addresses are Florida NY, 10921. All phone numbers
are area code 845.
Polish Language Class; 10 AM
St Joseph School
Annual Easter Egg Hun; 1 PM,
St Joseph School Fieldd
St Joseph Blessing of the Food;
9 AM and Noon
St Joseph Easter Vigi; 8 PMl
Polish Language Class; 10 AM,
St. Joseph School;
St Joseph Bus trip to Sight &
Sound Theater
Golden Floridians Third Annual
Flea Market Sale; 9 AM - 2 PM,
FSC
Polish Language Class; 10 AM
St Joseph School
St Joseph First Penance; 10 AM
Florida Houses of Worship
First United Presbyterian Church, 1 N Main St. Sunday Service at 10:30 AM. Sunday School at 9:30 AM
St. Ignatius Antiochian Orthodox Church, 75 N Main St. Sunday—Matins at 9 AM, Divine Liturgy at 10 AM,
Sunday School 9:30 AM (to resume in September); Wednesday—Daily Vespers at 7 PM. Information call 201-400-0854
St. Joseph’s Church, 14 Glenmere Ave. Schedule of Masses: Saturday Vigil at 4:30PM; Sunday 7:30 AM,
9:00 AM and 12 Noon; Baptisms (scheduled): Sunday 1 PM. Sacrament of Penance: Saturday 4 5 PM;
Religious Education: Sun 10 AM, Mon 3:30 PM, Wed 7:17 PM; Parish Finance Council meets quarterly
throughout the year. Phone: 651-7792; fax: 651-7793; e mail [email protected]
Temple Beth Shalom, a Reform Synagogue, 13 Roosevelt Ave. 1st, 3rd, and 5th Fridays services begin at
8 PM; 2nd and 4th Fridays services begin at 6:30 PM Visit www.tbsny.org for more information.
The Florida Onion April 2009 Page 3
Volunteers Honored at St Josephs
St. Josephs Church,
in Florida, NY held
its annual Volunteer
Dinner on Saturday
February 21, 2009.
The Pastor, Father
Joseph Tokarczyk,
hosts a dinner each
year
for
the
dedicated volunteers
from his churches,
St. Joseph’s and St.
Andrew
Bobola.
This year he also
recognized
the
volunteers from his
new mission church,
Father Joe with two exceptional volunteers, Anne and St. Stanislaus in
George Shuback.
Photo: Dan Codi Pine Island.
Say it Ain’t So...It Ain’t So!
APRIL FOOLS!
The story about the processing plant and EWW has no truth
whatsoever… with the exception of Chris P’s comment.
The Scratch and Sniff has no odor either…
but it was funny that you scratched it.
All of us at The Florida Onion wish you a very happy April!
The evening began with a prayer for those volunteers who were ill and a moment
of silent prayer for those who are no longer with us. Father Joseph then
welcomed the full house of close to 200 people, volunteers and spouses. He told
everyone to relax and enjoy and then joked “because with these bailouts,
stimulus checks, and scary economic situation, this could very well be the last
dinner.”
The volunteers included catechists, Eucharistic ministers, lectors, choir
members, ushers, Holy Name and Rosary members, Finance and Parish Council
members, and CYO coordinators and coaches. Special recognition was given to certain
volunteers in the parish and they were presented with an Archdiocese
Bicentennial History Book for their efforts. Mayor Jim Pawliczek also shared
some sincere words with our volunteers.
We enjoyed a delicious meal catered by Katie Cooks (Kathleen and Rob
Misciagna) and delicious bread graciously donated by Janet Picarelli of Janet’s
Baked Goods. The music was provided by Mark Tibbetts…and the dancing didn’t
stop until 11 PM! Throughout the evening we were pampered by SS Seward
Junior Honor Society students who did an amazing job serving food and clearing
tables. Everyone was able to truly relax and thoroughly enjoy the evening in the
beautifully decorated banquet hall. A good time was had by all!
Father Joseph summed up his heart-felt thanks to his volunteers with: “As your
invitation states from the book of Matthew, ‘…freely you have received, freely
give.’ Everyone here tonight is a living example of this. We are so blessed to
have such an incredible amount of people in our parish who are always so ready
to give of their time and their talents to our churches. You put God’s Word into
practice for all to see. May God bless you and your families in your selfless
mission to give of yourselves to God’s church and His people. Again, thank you
for all you have done in the past for this parish, and for me personally.”
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Bonnie, One Year On: Still Here
by Amy Hallock
On 14 April 2008, Bonnie Ames was in a nearfatal accident when the ambulance she was
riding in as an EMT drifted off the road and
side-swiped a tractor trailer, ripping off the
side of the ambulance and with it, her arm.
Bonnie kindly agreed to talk with me so that
we could find out how she’s doing, one year on.
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We met at the Florida Firehouse, where she and
her Mom were once members. Her short sporty
aqua hair was held back by a matching aqua
hairclip. Her manicured nails were fluorescent
blue and green. She sported DC sneakers that
matched the hot pink of her wheelchair. This
girl has style. “How are you doing?” I asked her.
She answered very simply: “I’m still here.”
Bonnie Ames, a year after the Bonnie was accompanied to the firehouse by
accident that left her a quadriplegic her Mom, Liz Ames, and a young man with a
Photo: John Sheridan kind smile and an easy laugh. This was David
Robertson, Bonnie’s husband. They met on Valentine’s Day last year when he applied
for a job with Regional Ambulance. “We just clicked and we wanted to be together
all the time after that. I knew I wanted to marry her right away,“ said David.
Bonnie doesn’t remember anything about the accident that left her not only missing
her right arm, but also a quadriplegic. Liz recalls the day well. She answered a knock
at the door to see a friend from the EMS standing there: Bonnie has been in an
accident, he told her. Together, they picked up her son, T.J., from SS Seward then
blazed with lights and sirens to Westchester Medical Center. David had only
known Bonnie for 2 months when he got the call. He was supposed to be in school
that day, but had had a ‘feeling’ that made him stay home. He too sped off to Westchester.
At Westchester, nurses put Liz in a wheelchair—in case she fainted—and slowly
wheeled her into the ICU. A seasoned EMT, Liz has seen a lot, but nothing
prepared her for seeing her daughter,
not yet 21 years old, covered in wires,
tubes, and drainage bags, in a neck
brace, intubated and hooked up to a
ventilator, monitors beeping out her
heart rhythm. Liz pulled out photos of
Bonnie in those early days: her head
was partially shaved and her eyes
were shut like slits. Her skin was
grey and her head was swollen from
the fluids that were keeping her
alive. Liz and David traded memories
as we looked at the pictures.
For two weeks, Bonnie dozed in
and out of consciousness, in a blur Bonnie with husband, David, and Mom, Liz
of
pain
medication.
She
communicated by biting a tube placed in front of her mouth. Four weeks after the
accident she was transferred to Kessler Rehabilitation Center in New Jersey to
start her new life. “It stunk,” said Bonnie of rehab, not wasting energy on small
talk. But in Kessler she learned how to eat, drink, move her head, and even
breathe on her own. She regained some needed movement in her hand, enough
to operate a wheelchair.
David stayed by her side through the dark times and about two months later he
asked her to marry him. And on Bonnie’s favorite holiday—Halloween—she did.
“Bonnie thinks that Halloween should be a federal holiday. You know banks
closed and kids off of school. That kind of thing,” said Liz. “Yeah ,we even got
married in a cemetery!“ added David. Apparently, Bonnie not only looked Death
straight in the eye, but also invited Him to her wedding!
Bonnie and David have settled into a wheelchair-accessible apartment in Middletown.
She still goes to Kessler twice a week for rehab, and it still stinks, but she knows
she has to do it. She has good days and bad days. She spent much of December at Horton
Hospital because she got pneumonia; her immobility makes her susceptible to
infections. She is not out of the woods by any means, but at least she is on the right
path to wellness. Her Mom has gone back to work at Regional EMS. Her brother T.J
is set to graduate from Seward this June. They are all adjusting to their new life.
“She must have some special purpose for being here. We just don’t know it yet,”
said her Mom. Bonnie looked at me, took a breath and said “I should have died.”
She took another breath and said “but I’m still here.”
Amy Hallock is a Florida, NY resident and Race Director for the Florida Fun
Fest 5K “A Race for Bonnie,” which raised about $8,000 for Bonnie last August.
There will be another race this year; see page 18 for details.
Little Miss Florida
by John Keats
The Florida Family Fun Festival committee is gearing up for
another good time this August and they have added a new
twist. This year there will be a ‘Little Miss Florida’ contest
that will be open to all 1st and 2nd grade girls residing within
the Florida School District.
I sat down with Ann-Marie McCaffery, one of the event
organizers, and she was very excited about this event. AnnMarie stated, “This is not a beauty pageant, it is a poise and
personality contest.” In fact, Ann-Marie went on to say that there would be no eye
make-up allowed. The contestants will have to submit a drawing of what they
like best about The Family Fun Fest Day, along with the application and be
ready to curtsy and answer one question from a judge. There will also be a $5
entry fee for the contestants.
The judging will take place on June 6 at 6 PM in the S.S. Seward cafeterium. The
actual judges are being kept a close guarded secret. This is the best way to keep
the judging fair. Prizes and a Savings Bond, donated by Provident Bank, will be
awarded to first, second and third place winners. There will be the usual pomp
and circumstance associated with a contest like this. Friends, family members
and the general public are invited, and encouraged, to be at this event. The $2
cover charge gets you in the door, along with a cupcake and a beverage… You
can’t beat that deal. The winners will also be introduced again at theFun Fest on
August 9.
The contest will be limited to the first 25 submissions. So, if you are planning to
have a contestant, you had better get that application in. Applications are
available at the Village Hall and Golden Hill Elementary School. The event
organizers, Ann-Marie McCaffery, Gail Weslowski and Gloria McAndrewsMateosian are setting this up so that this will be held annually. Local proprietors
have also pitched in by donating materials, funds and time, to ensure that this
is a successful event.
Judging by the effort that is being put in, I believe it will be a great event! All
applications, $5 fee and artwork, must be submitted by May 15, 2009.
Seward Seniors Enjoy Corned Beef and Cabbage
John Barzak,
JR Pillmeier,
and Kathy
S i c i n a ,
helped serve
up a delicious
meal to the
S e w a r d
Seniors on St
Patrick’s
Day.
Mike
Coleman led
the cooking.
Photo: Sandy
Powell
Notables
Micaela Donates Hair
Micaela Quattrociocchi, a 6th grade
student at SS Seward, donated her
hair for a second time recently. She
went through a program called "Pantene
Great Lengths," which makes wigs for
children going through chemotherapy,
and does so without charging the
patient. She donated 12 inches of her hair,
which was cut by Lisa Balascio.
Citelli Named to Dean’s List
Kate Citelli graduated from Seward
High School in June 2008. She now
attends Buffalo State College, Buffalo
NY. She was named to the Dean’s list
for the fall 2008 semester with a GPA
of 3.9. She is the daughter of Richard
and Mary Ellen Citelli.
Wood to be Phi Theta Kappa
Amy Wood of Florida, NY, will be
inducted into the Alpha Nu Chi
Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa at Orange
County Community College on April
17. Amy, who is majoring in Liberal
Arts/General Studies, is married to
Douglas Wood. Students must rank in the
top 20% of the class to be invited to
membership in Phi Theta Kappa and
must maintain high academic standing
during enrollment. Established in
1918, Phi Theta Kappa is the oldest
and most prestigious honor society
serving 2-year colleges.
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Cruise Night Returns
On Sunday April 5, 2009 starting at 9
, we will be The Cops and Rodders of New York will open their
Presbyterian Church
looking for early migrants and ducks, followed by an 2009 Car Cruise Season on Tuesday May 5, 2009 in
AM
It is time again for the Penny Social at the Florida
Presbyterian Church. It will be held on Friday,
May 1, 2009. Doors will open at 4:30 PM and calling
will start at 7 PM. Church members have been busy
making baskets and trays with all kinds of new,
beautiful and fun items. There will be big baskets
as well as the children’s table. For everyone’s
convenience and eating enjoyment, the Youth
Group will be selling hot dogs, wraps, chips, soda
and water. Please join us for our annual event!
Erratum
There was an error in the March issue of
The Florida Onion. An incorrect date was given for
the return of petitions for library trustee
candidates. We apologize for the error.
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Polka Dance Classes Continue
Learn to dance the polka and more! Thursday night
dance class with your original instructors, Cindy and
Darlene, at St. Edward's/St Stephen's Knights of
Columbus Hall, 85 N Main St, Florida, NY. Classes
continue on Thursday April 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30, and
May 14 and 21. For more information call Darlene
845-344-1222 or Cindy 845-344-1312. Come out and
join the fun!
Wood Carving at Golden Floridians
The Golden Floridians will have a business meeting
on Wednesday, April 8, 2009 at 1 PM in the Florida Senior
Center, Cohen Circle. Guest speaker, Susan Bemel
will do a presentation on wood carving at 2 PM.
Onions for Troops
Thanks to Tom and Kathy Weslowski for sponsoring
this month’s “Onions for Troops,” which allows us to
send The Florida Onion to troops in Iraq and
Afghanistan.
If you would like to sponsor a month for $35, contact
us
at
[email protected]
or
call
651 6000 and leave a message. Businesses or
individuals are welcome to sponsor.
Please turn to the back page to read a story from a
soldier based in Afghanistan, and learn how a Florida,
NY, native is helping Afghan youth.
“Where we love is home,
home that our feet may leave,
but not our hearts.”Oliver Wendell Holmes
We look forward to the day when
all our troops come home.
Tom and Kathy
Weslowski
Florida, NY, starting at 6 PM and ending at 9 PM.
Open to all vehicles, there is no entry fee. This year’s
season will run through September 15, 2009. For
complete information please go to our Web Site:
copsandroddersny.com and click on the events section.
Upcoming events include our membership night on
April 7, 2009 from 6 PM to 7:30 PM at the Copper
Bottom Restaurant in Florida, NY. Stop by if you
wish to talk to us regarding club membership. Our
back to the 50's, 60's, 70's, and 80's car show and
costume party will be on May 24, 2009 at the Dug
Out, Route 32 Central Valley, NY. Our last event of
the year will be our 2nd Annual Holiday Party, which
will be held at the Copper Bottom Restaurant
Florida, NY on December 8, 2009, from 6 PM to 10 PM.
Thanks to the Copper Bottom Restaurant Florida,
NY , Rich's Appliance Service Tuxedo, NY and Robert
Pugh Allstate Insurance Agency Florida, NY, for
their 2009 Sponsorship. We are looking for sponsors
for the cruise nights. Please call us at (845) 216-0879,
(845 ) 651-1188, or (845) 258-0819., A sponsorship
application may be downloaded from our Web Site,
or contact us at Cops and Rodders of New York, 62
N.Main Street Suite 108, Florida, NY 10921.
Florida Fire Dept Country Night
The Florida Fire Department is sponsoring a
Country Night on Saturday May 2 at St Joseph’s
School Auditorium, Florida, NY from 7 PM to 11 PM.
Line dance to great music with WRWD’s Tommy Lee
Walker and Instructor Kathy Sharpe-Arrant! Cost is
$15 at the door. Refreshments Available. For
tickets/information call Suzanne at 651-4204 or
email [email protected].
KoC Lenten Fish Dinner April 3
The Knights of Columbus will host a second Lenten
Fish Dinner on April 3 at St Edward's Hall in
Florida, NY. Serving will be from 5-7 P.M.
A full course batter fried Flounder dinner will be
served along with a complimentary beverage. Cost
is $13.00 for adults, $8.00 for children 8 to 12 years
old and under 8-no charge. For takeouts and parties
of 6 and over, please call 651-9171. Otherwise,
welcome and see you on the 3rd.
Spotlight on Business
Where’s the Beef?
by John Keats
‘You bring the steak; we’ll provide the sizzle.’
Steven Powell–Co-oper8 Marketing Group
Marketing a business is an art-form. You could have
the best product or service out there and unless the
message is crafted and conveyed properly to the
public, a businesses can flounder. Right here is
Florida, NY, Co-oper8 (C8Group) Marketing Group
has the skills and creativity to help make your
business stand out from the rest.
Steven Powell
I had the opportunity to sit
down
with
C8Group
President and Creative
Director, Steven Powell.
Steven has over 25 years in
the marketing field and a
passion for the ‘big idea’.
What’s the big idea?
According to Steven, it is
the where, what, who, and
how to market a product or
service to success. And
judging by his office, he has
done this…repeatedly.
The walls of Steven’s studio are full of marketing
campaigns and advertisements. When pressed upon
what he has to offer the local cliental he was very
happy to say that they ‘do it all’ when it comes to
marketing. From the design of business cards, to
pretty much anything on the web, to a full blown
marketing plan. If you want it to be seen, they can
do it, know matter what the size of your business is.
Steven works along with
Sandy, his wife of 21+ years.
Sandy is also a part of The
Florida Onion crew and is
always at the ready to help
make this paper a success.
For the C8Group, Steven
takes the reigns of the
business and is the driving
force behind the creativity.
Sandy is the art director
and photographer. Steven
loves to chat about this Sandy Powell
business and does not hide
his enthusiasm. He also has a weekly talk show
called Marketing By Design on WTBQ and WRCR
and also produce a monthly magazine called the
Rockland Business Digest.
When it comes to deriving creativity from creativity,
Steven uses a quote from Elmer Wheeler, an early
1900s marketing wiz, “Sell the sizzle, not the
steak.” Steven took it one step further by adding to
Elmer’s quote with one of his own “ You bring the
steak; we’ll provide the sizzle.”
Steven and Sandy have lived in Florida NY for 6
years and just love this area. They have moved
their office from Sugar Loaf, to Goshen, to their
current location in Florida NY. The Co-oper8
Marketing Group is located in the newly renovated
Spiegel Building at 148 North Main St, just up the
road from Dunkin Donuts. They love it here…and
believe me, the Co-oper8 Marketing Group are
really sizzling up the steaks!
You can contact Co-oper8 at 845-651-1650 or email
at [email protected]. Also check out their
website at www.c8group.net.
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Email: [email protected]
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Hudson Valley Polonaise Society
Offers Scholarships, Holds Dances
Two $1,000 Scholarships
The HVPS will be awarding two $1,000 scholarships this year to two graduating
high school students of Polish decent. Graduating seniors from the Orange
County area are encouraged to contact their Guidance Office for an application,
or you can write to HVPS, Attn: Scholarships, PO Box 162, Goshen, NY 10924
for further information. The deadline for submission is May 30. The HVPS is a PolishAmerican organization interested in preserving the customs and traditions of Polish
heritage.
Spring Polka Dance In May
The HVPS will be holding its first polka dance of the year at the Polish Legion
of American Veterans in Pine Island, NY. Music will be provided by Joe Stanky
and the Cadets from Pennsylvania. The dance will be held on Sunday, May 3
from 2 to 6 PM. Admission is $12, and children under 16 accompanied by an
adult are FREE. Great food, and a great time to enjoy fun and friendship.
Free Polka Dance Classes
Come on out for fun and exercise to the HVPS’ 9th year of FREE polka
instruction classes. Classes also include instruction in waltz, oberek and the
popular Polish figure dances. They are held from 7:30-8:30 PM every Wednesday
at the PLAV Hall on Legion Avenue in Pine Island, NY through May 30. Call
Richie at 845-258-4721 for more information.
Submitted by Hilda Ellis
Parent-to-Parent
Support Golden Hill with Box Tops
Community support is requested for
Golden Hill’s Box Top for Education
Program. Nearly $3,000 has already
been raised for the school since 2002.
An ambitious goal of $1,000 has been
set for the 2008/2009 school year.
See
Roe Brothers
We Stock What
Others Do Not!
7:30 AM - 5 PM MON-FRI
7:30 AM - 3 PM SAT
65 Maple Ave
Florida, NY 10921
845-651-4025
RoeBrothersInc.com
[email protected]
Roe Brothers, Inc
Serving Florida for over 120 years
Box Tops for Education is a school
fundraising program started by
General Mills in 1996. To date, Box
Tops has helped America’s schools
raise over $250 million to buy the
things they need but can’t always
afford, such as library books, school
supplies and playground equipment.
The Box Tops for Education program
offers school supporters three easy
ways to earn cash for schools through
everyday activities such as buying
groceries, shopping online and
purchasing books. Schools can earn a
total of up to $60,000 each year.
If you’d like to help the students at
Golden Hill there are several easy
ways to get involved
•
Clip Box Tops from hundreds of
favorite products and either drop
them off or send them to Golden
Hill, "Attention Box Tops" at 478
Round Hill Road, P.O. Drawer
757, Florida, NY 10921. A local
drop off box can also be found
inside the Florida Public Library.
•
Sign up to support Golden Hill on
the Box Tops website at btfe.com
•
Shop online once you’ve signed
up, Golden Hill will earn a
percentage of your purchases
made through the Box Tops
MarketplaceSM.
•
Buy books once you’ve signed up,
Golden Hill will earn a
percentage of your purchases
made online at Barnes & Noble
through the Box Tops Reading
RoomSM.
For more information, visit btfe.com or
contact Kim Blumenberg, Box Tops
Coordinator, at 845-651-8016 or
[email protected]
OC
Audubon
Live Bird Show
Giselle Smisko from the Avian
Wildlife Center will show live
owls on Wednesday April 1,
2009. Come at 7:30 PM to
the First Presbyterian
Church of Goshen, 33 Park
Place Goshen. Call 7446047 for questions. Open to
the public. All ages welcome.
Birds will be easily seen. There
will be time for questions and
answers.
Please address any comments about this FUFSD publication to Superintendent of Schools Douglas Burnside
www.FloridaUFSD.org
845-651-3095 Telephone
Cautiously Optimistic
In these difficult times, many school districts are
struggling to create a 2009-10 budget that will maintain
the integrity of the educational program without unduly
taxing the community. The pocketbooks of most Americans
have felt the strain of this economic recession. Every effort
has been made to reign in budgetary increases for the next
fiscal year.
Meanwhile, our children continue to grow up and they need a good education
now more than ever. In the Florida Union Free School District, we are ever
vigilant about holding the line on spending but our programs have continued to
thrive. We see steady incremental improvement across the board, in student
achievement. We can all feel proud of that achievement. In order to persevere
through these uncertain economic times, the Board of Education and
administration has looked at the next several years when developing the 20092010 budget. They have focused on the district’s highest priorities; and emphasized smart
spending by reorganizing staff and program when necessary; and using the
capital project to increase energy efficiency and make cost effective repairs to
the buildings by utilizing repairs to the buildings by utilizing state aid to do so.
I am cautiously optimistic about the state budget and money from the federal
stimulus package coming through.
The BOE has held public budget input work sessions regarding the budget on
February 5th and March 5th. There will be one more opportunity for public input
on April 2nd at 7:00 pm in the Seward Cafetorium.
Ashokan Trip
by Micaela Quattrociocchi
Should you have questions or concerns regarding the proposed 2009-2010 budget,
The sixth graders just returned from
please feel free to contact me at 845-651-3095 ext #1.
their trip to Ashokan. What a great
Sincerely,
experience! We were able to enjoy the
beauty of the Catskills, step back in
Douglas W. Burnside
time to a simpler life, and strengthen
Superintendent of Schools
friendships. We were accompanied by
five teacher-chaperones (Mr. Fogarty,
Ms. Howell, Ms. Moneforte, Mr. Slevin,
and Mr. Pantaleone) along with our
trusty school nurse, Mrs. Lysack.
The students were broken down into
six groups with approximately ten
students per group. Each group was
assigned
to
various
activities
throughout the three day trip. One
such adventurous activity was building
survival shelters. We were told to
pretend that we were out in the woods
and a storm was coming. We could only
use the resources available to us in the
woods. Some groups built lean-tos and
others built huts out of already-fallen
tree limbs and leaves.
Another
activity
was
entitled
Homestead. We stepped back in time
and learned what it was like to live in
the 1800’s. We performed several
chores and games that would have
been part of the daily life then. From
there we did blacksmithing and
created our own designs out of steel.
We could make any one of three
designs: heart trivet, fire poker, or
plant hanger.
Continued on page 12
Do You Have
H e c t i c
Mornings?
Why not prepay for your
child’s breakfast and lunch?
2nd Annual Spelling Bee at Golden Hill
On February 27, 3rd, 4th and 5th graders who had won individual classroom
Spelling Bees tried their hand at spelling some very difficult words in front of
classmates, teachers and invited guests. Grade 3 and 4 were together and grade
5 stood alone. Mr. DePace was the master of Ceremony while Mrs. Sick was the
judge. The winners of the bee were: Grade 5: 1st Julia Capozzi; 2nd Sara Kovatch;
3rd Paisley Campbell. Grade 3/4: 1st Kelly Glantz; 2nd Gabrielle Haore; 3rd
Theodore Grandich We thank all of our participants. They all did a fantastic job.
The Florida Union Free School District announces that Kindergarten Registration for the next
school year will take place at Golden Hill Elementary School on April 1, 2, 7 and 8, 2009.
To be eligible for admission, a child must reach the age of five (5) on or prior to the first day of
December 2009, have the necessary immunizations signed by a doctor, birth certificate and proof of
residency.
Please call Kathy Derevjanik, Registrar,
Golden Hill Elementary School (651-4407) for further details.
Just send in check or cash for
the amount of meals you
wish to purchase within a
month. Prepaid accounts are
available at both schools.
Golden Hill prices:
Breakfast
$1.10
Lunch
$2.25
Reduced price meals .25
Seward prices:
Breakfast
$1.10
Lunch $2.35
Reduced price meals .25
Any questions, call Cindy
Wood at 651-1480 or e-mail
[email protected].
Thank you.
Pajama Night
by Elizabeth Bisone
Pajama Night was a fun and
entertaining night. We wore
our pajamas and some of us
brought a blanket and pillow.
Also we found that we had a fake
fire to make it even more fun!
The Black Dirt Story Telling
Guild told us their wonderful
stories to entertain us most of
the night. To wrap up the
wonderful evening they lit a
candle and they made wishes for
us. It was truly a great night.
Mrs. Sick, Mrs. Scotti and Mr.
Depace showed up in their PJ's
to listen to Mrs. Deb Webber
and Mrs. Anne Hanson tell
their wonderful stories. Many
students came with their
parents and were mesmerized
March was Parents As Reading Partners month. The theme was Pop Open a
by the "fire" and the stories.
Good Book. The children in kindergarten enjoyed bringing in their “popcorn
pieces” with the number of books they read at home each week with their partners.
Kindergarten Newsletter
We had two special guests come in and read to us. Thank you, Golden Floridians,
Rose Mary Matthews and Joan O’Rourke. It was a pleasure having you in our
classes. We loved the story you read to us!
We also saw a wonderful assembly with a real live Reading Education Assistance
Dog named Kizzy. He visits schools, and nursing homes and other places to help
people with reading.
Other fun activities for PARP month were Book Bingo, PJ Family Storytelling
Night and a weekly trivia contest. Thank you to our PTA for planning so many
enjoyable events!
First Grade Reading Buddies
Mrs. Shute's first grade class hosted Mrs. O'Connor's
kindergarten class as reading buddies. What a great
time was had by all! The kindergartners listened
intently as they were read to by the first graders.
Some of the stories were even written by Mrs.
Shute's students. After the readings the first grade
students interviewed the kindergartners about the
stories. The kindergartners then drew pictures of
their favorite story parts. The room was full of
listening, laughing and lots of reading.
Also in March, we implemented the Growing Up Safely curriculum. These
lessons emphasize the importance of making good and safe decisions, recognizing
the difference between good and bad touches, and empowering the children to
say no, get away and tell someone if someone is hurting them or making them
feel uncomfortable.
For Career Exploration Week at the end of the month, parents came in to talk about their
careers. It was so interesting to find out about their jobs, and it was especially
exciting for the children to have their parents visit! We had a builder, a
restaurant manager, a policeman and a fireman, and a dental hygienist come visit us!
Happy Spring everyone!
Many PARP Events at Golden Hill
A Visit from The “Dirtmeister”
by Marlayne Sick
On Thursday March 12, 2009 the 3rd, 4th and 5th grade students were lucky to
have a visit from Mr. Steve Tomecek aka the
Dirtmeister. Mr. "Dirtmeister" was brought
here by Mrs. Sick and the PTA for our PARP
celebration.
On Tuesday March 10 PARP was off to a
great start with many fabulous citizens
reading to our students. The wonderful
seniors read some of their favorite books. The
children loved listening to them. The women
spoke about themselves with the children
listening to lots of great stories. We are very
fortunate to have so many terrific people
bringing their love of reading to our students.
One of our seniors is the mom of Mrs.
Weslowski, grade 3 teacher. The students in
Mrs. Weslowski's class were thrilled to listen
to 'grandma" read. Mrs. Jane Resch,
President of the Golden Floridians, Ruth
Chiappone, Lee Coleman, and Joan O'Rourke, also
read. Thank you to all our senior citizens.
On Monday March 16 the Kindergarten, 1st
and 2nd grade students were treated to a visit
from Kizzy. Kizzy is a READ Dog (Reading
Education Assistance Dog). Kizzy's owners
Judy and Bob Audevard came to Golden Hill
to speak about their dog, Kizzy.. The children
were very excited to hear Kizzy's story and to
see Kizzy roll over and give Judy high five.
Thank You Kizzy. We really enjoyed your
visit.
The students were very excited to listen to this
man who has written 49 books. He even told
them he was a technical consultant for the
Scholastic Children's Dictionary. He had to read
the whole dictionary and make sure all the
scientific words were spelled correctly and had
the right meanings. Mr. Tomecek is a real
scientist plus an author. He showed the
students many experiments and ended the
assembly popping corn—the real way—not in
“Dirtmeister” Steve Tomecek the microwave because the theme of PARP this
entertained students with year is to Pop Open a Good Book.
Science
Feedback has been very
positive. “The Dirtmeister
was funny,” said Kyle
Straub, “hillarious” agreed
Ashley Gallagher, while
Lizzy Bisone noted “the
Dirtmeister
was
entertaining
and
educational.” Wow!!
High School Students ‘Play On’
The SS Seward High School Drama Club presented ‘Play On,’ a “whacky play
about a whacky play” according to audience member John Sheridan, who
watched the dress rehearsal. He and his Mom, who won tickets at the PTSA
Tricky Tray, thoroughly enjoyed the performance.
Pictured at the dress rehearsal are (left to right): Rachel McGinty, Brian
Camacho, Justin Morena, Victoria Morganbesser, Justin Alleman, Elizabeth
Gilliard, and Viviana Alers. Not pictured are Maegan Villaverde, who played
the play’s director, and Sarah Gaeta, who was the maid.
Photo: Dana Vazquez
Spartans of Excellence January 2009 Students in Math-A-Thon Raise Money
Meet
the for Children’s Research Hospital
Spartans of
Excellence
for January
2009.
The
students were
nominated
by
their
teachers for
having
at
least a 90%
average and
for showing
leadership in
and outside
the classroom.
Recently, the sixth grade students at SS Seward Institute in Florida
participated in a Math-A-Thon to help raise money for St. Jude’s Children’s
Research Hospital located in Tennessee. St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital
is one of America’s largest children’s cancer research institutions. It was founded
in 1962 by the late entertainer Danny Thomas. St. Jude has treated patients
from all 50 states and more than 70 foreign countries. It is the only pediatric
cancer research center where families never pay for treatments that are not
covered by insurance, and families without insurance are never asked to pay. St.
Jude also provides lodging, food and travel for patients and their families.
The students were first introduced to the work that is done at St.Jude by
viewing a video which profiled patients from St. Jude who were successfully
treated for their illness. The students realized the importance of this fundraising event.
They knew that the pledges and/or donations they collected would help save lives.
The Math-A-Thon consisted of participants completing math problems in a
Math-A-Thon Funbook (printed work book). Typically, sponsors either donated
Front row: K. Brisman, M. Beattie, K. Campana, K. Sullivan, A. Ubides, a monetary amount per problem or pledged a flat donation amount. The
students had 2 weeks to solve approximately 200 math problems and collect
K. Bruno. Back row-R. Gorski, B. Mark, A. Morgan, B. Howell & M. Ng.
their donations. Each participant received a Certificate of Participation. Prizes
up in costumes and had a great time were earned based on the total donations collected. These included a Math-Abeing their biography person during Thon tee shirt, a pass to Great Adventure Theme Parks, a backpack, and
The third grade classes at Golden Hill their Library class. Just a few of the various other prizes.
were assigned a Biography Book people they spoke about were
This was the third year that the St. Jude’s Math-A-Thon was held for the sixth
Report for the month of February. The President Obama, Abraham Lincoln,
grade students at SS Seward. It was coordinated by the sixth grade math
students each chose a person to Pocahontas, Sacagawea, and Helen
teacher, Barbara Napoli. Thirteen students participated, collecting a total of
research. In addition to answering a Keller. Mrs. Sick video taped each student
$881 in donations and pledges. Sinead Brosnan was the individual student
series of questions, they added either so that all could enjoy seeing their
raising the most money. She raised an astounding $150! The event turned out
an acrostic poem, a time line, or presentations again. Mrs. Lankering, Mrs.
to be extremely successful and surely will be conducted again next year. A
created an achievement award. The Robert, and Mrs. Weslowski were proud of
sincere thank you to all the students who participated in this very worthwhile
finale was a presentation of the person their students' hard work and grateful for
fundraising event.
they researched. The children dressed the support of the parents.
Being Someone Else
I am From...
Florida UFSD’s A+ Employee of the Month April 2009:
In preparation for a visit from author Robert W. Kurkela, Mr. Brown’s fifth grade
students have authored poems. The class’s poems are to be published in an
anthology compiled by Mr. Kurkela. The poems were written under the guidance
and inspiration of their student teacher, Ms. Elizabeth Moro. Ms. Moro adapted
her lesson from Christensen, Linda (Ed). (2000). Reading, Writing, and Rising
Up: Teaching About Social Justice and the Power of the Written Word.
Milwaukee, Wisconsin: Rethinking Schools Ltd. The students had a lot of fun
using descriptive and creative language to create a visual image of who they are
and where they are from. We thought we’d share a few of these poems with you.
Janine Shanley
I am from Brothers and Sisters I am from Grandma Taters and
By Kailin Kovatch
Grandpa Tots
Born in Brooklyn, Janine and her
family moved up to this area when she
was a child. She graduated from
Seward and married her high school
sweetheart, Ron. “In those days,”
Janine explained with a smile, “we had
semi-formals and proms.”
I am from fun swing sets and
bouncy comfortable beds.
I am from heads full of terrific
memories
and banana puddin’ pie just like
heaven.
I am from southern fried chicken
and funny brothers Julio, Joseph,
James, and Jorge.
I am from loving mommy and daddy.
Such tall trees that I have climbed.
I am from beautiful houses
and colorful furniture.
I am from sweet potatoes from
Alabama.
Videos with good memories
I am from such yummy rice and beans.
“Say something nice or nothing at all”.
I am from coupons to save money
and newspaper piles that are stacked
up like the empire state building.
I am from scrapbooks with special
memories.
I am from my two sisters Sara and
Breanne that I love so much.
I am from
By Julia Capozzi
I am from cute sisters
and comfy beds.
A fun swing set
and a lagoon-shaped pool.
I am from white fences
and colorful gardens.
Adorable sisters Alexa
and Jenna.
I am from tasty turkey
and marvelous meatloaf.
I am from “if you don’t have
anything nice to say, don’t
anything”.
say
I am from memorable photo albums
in high attics and small closets.
Wide basements and tiny pantries.
I am from a wonderful family
and an awesome house.
Comfortable furniture
and an amazing life.
By Ryan de Jong
I am from a lumpy old cat
and small model planes.
I am from short green grass
to the tall supply shed.
I am from very tall stores
and trees to climb.
Janine Shanley is our A+ Employee for
April 2009. In our busy business office,
Janine is an account clerk, which, in
practical terms, means that almost
every piece of paper in that office goes
through her hands!
at a time, in each position. “It was
tough
fundraising,”
Janine
remembered. Back then, students
could not go on overnight trips.
Another change today is that there are
more extracurricular choices for kids
whose interests may be more artistic
than academic or athletic.
Janine and husband, Ron, have two
children, Jason and Carie, and two
grandchildren: Kyle, 2, and Keegan, 6
months. The Shanleys love to spend
time
with
the
grandchildren.
Whenever they vacation, they travel to
water, the Florida Keys being a
favorite spot.
In 1987, Janine started working for the
district on the census and tax In the winter Janine makes beautiful
collection. The business office started scarves, and, in the summer, you can
out in Golden Hill but moved to the find her up to her wrists in beads!
current Memorial building, where they When Janine is not out walking, you
I am from Glenn and Lisa.
are now. In the past 22 years, Janine may find her playing Mah-Jong. “It’s
I am from Grandma Taters
has worked for three superintendents very challenging and addicting!”
and Grandpa Tots.
Janine grinned. “Good for eye
I am from bread, corn, and corn bread. and three interims.
coordination and memory.”
Meat and potatoes.
Her duties expanded over time, as a
result of the increasing demands of an Having been part of the community
I am from special days
expanding
community
and
an over the years, Janine is proud to be a
and hot sun rays.
increasingly technological world. Floridian. “You can get the same kind
I am from large frames
Janine became centrally involved in of education in this school district that
filled with favorite pictures
the purchasing process. Also, when her you can get in a large school district.
that are so magical.
children were in school, Janine was the You make the best of what you have
I am from secret drawers
advisor for each of their senior classes. and you can have the same
and special rooms.
She had also been an advisor for the accomplishments!” Amen, Janine! And
These drawers and rooms are filled
yearbook and video club for five years Congratulations for being Golden Hill
with even more memories.
A+ Employee for April 2009!
I am from keeping good memories alive
Ashokan Trip, continued from page 9
and well.
Backpack Snack Attack
A simple program has grown to meet
the nutritional needs for many
children! Golden Hill is thankful for a
weekend food program that has been
made available for our students. The
“Backpack Snack Attack” program is
sponsored by the Warwick Reformed
Church and is being offered to Town of
Warwick children who can benefit from
the assistance. Siblings of these students
are also included. No names are given
and confidentiality is maintained.
Shirley Puett had been familiar with a
weekend food program in Arkansas
where she taught. Shirley stated
follow-up studies in this state and
Oregon (offering similar backpack food
programs) showed higher attendance,
decreased
behavior
problems,
improved concentration abilities of
students and improved student
academic achievement. She and long
time friend, Jay Rowland decided to
introduce this program locally and the
rest is history. Pine Island Elementary
School began offering the backpacks in
January and schools continue to be
added as funding allows. Golden Hill
was approached in March and only
positive feedback has been received
since its inception. What a bright spot
in this tough economic climate! Three
cheers for Shirley, Jay and the
Warwick Reformed Church!! Golden
Hill children say “Thank You”!!
The maple sugaring hike was also a big
hit. We learned what it takes to make
maple syrup and tap a tree. Some
members of our class got to drill a hole
into a maple tree to tap it. We got to
taste the maple sap directly from the
tree and also the purified syrup that it
made. We then collected the filled
buckets of maple sap and carried them
to the processing building. That is
where we got to enjoy a sample of
maple syrup candy.
In the evenings we enjoyed other
programs such as one on birds of prey,
storytelling, karaoke, and movie time.
The first night we were thrilled to see a
variety of birds of prey, such as a hawk,
great horned owl, falcons, and a turkey
vulture. The second night we all got
involved in the storytelling activity by
accompanying the storyteller with our
sound effects (clapping, snapping,
stomping, etc.). All of the kids really got
into this.
My group chose to do the gorge hike on
our last day. This gave us a beautiful
view of the Catskill Mountains with
several waterfalls partially frozen.
Very cool! We left Ashokan tired yet
filled with many great experiences.
The Backpack Snack Attack program has received funding through the Warwick
Rotary Club, Warwick Lions, Warwick Reformed Church and individual
donations. Volunteers handle all the tasks involved and deliver to each school
on Thursday. If you would like to donate or assist in anyway, you can contact
Marlene Lysack (651-1469 or 651-4407) at Golden Hill and she can give you a
list of suggested food items or provide a contact person.
Who’s Who? And What Do They Do?
A Guide To The Organizations and People in Our Community
Florida Little League
With Spring in the air, baseball time is here!
And not much can compare to watching a Little
League game. While some kids may not be the
next Derek Jeter, Little League can boost your
kid’s confidence and teach valuable lifelong
lessons such as teamwork and friendship.
This year, the Florida Little League has 17 teams and over 200 kids
participating. The players range from 5-14 years old and all live in the
Florida Union Free School District. Coming soon, Florida Little League
information will be posted on their website:
www.eteamz.com/Floridalittleleague. Please check it out.
The Florida Little League is a non-profit, volunteer
organization that is always looking for help. They are
currently seeking out sponsors for outfield signs. The
signs are 4x4 and cost $125 each. Besides monetary
contributions, the Florida Little League always needs
volunteers. If interested, please contact Wayne Martin
at 651-0552 or Jeff Kamrowski at 651-2060.
Opening day is April 19th. Let’s play ball!
Florida Hitmen
The Florida Hitmen is an adult men’s baseball team that is part of the HVNABA
(Hudson Valley National Adult Baseball
Association). The Hitmen have 15 players,
most of which are from Florida NY, that
compete against 13 other teams all over the
Hudson Valley. Games are played every
Sunday from the end of March to the end of
Florida Hitmen - 2008 Team
August, and playoff games go to October.
In 2008, coach Rich Coontz formed the Florida Hitmen with several other
S.S.Seward Alumni. For the love of baseball, he wanted to bring together
some of his and his brother Mickey’s past high school and college teammates.
For the 2009 season, players include Ben Cass, Mickey Coontz, Richard
Coontz, Chris Dean, J.J. Gass, Jonathan Harter, Frank Herzog, David
Luczyski, Jason Moore, Kyle O’Sullivan, Nick Pistone, Trevor Purcell, Sean
Stewart, Brian Younghans, and Ray Younghans.
The Florida Hitmen began their 2nd Season on Sunday March 29th when
they played against the Mariners at Dutchess Stadium. During the 2008
HVNABA Championships, the Florida Hitman, who were the National
League Champions, had sadly lost to the Mariners (American League
Champions). This was their highly anticipated, unofficial rematch game.
To see how the Florida Hitmen did against the Mariners or for more
information on the Hitmen and upcoming games, check out www.hvnaba.com.
Please send us your information on your organization,
and we would be happy to publish you in an upcoming edition.
S.S. Seward Girl’s
S.S. Seward Boy’s
Varsity Softball Team
Varsity Baseball Team
For the Spring 2009 season, the S.S. Seward Boy’s Varsity Baseball Team
has 14 players. This year’s team is coached by Bill Steele and made up of 5
Seward Seniors, 5 Juniors, 3 Sophomores, and 1 Freshman. The
Graduating Seniors are Justin Velez (catcher), Nick Ullman (Left Field),
Scott Sicina (Right Field), Chris Sinisi (2nd Base), and Austin Ros
(Infielder/Pitcher).
Last year the Seward Boy’s Varsity team was 18-8 and placed 2nd in
Section 9 Class C division. This year the team will play as a Class D school.
2009 S.S. Seward Boy’s Varsity Baseball Team
On March 31st, the
S.S.Seward Varsity Boy’s
Baseball Team played their
first game in Chester. Their
first home game of the season
is 4:00PM April 2nd against
Tri-Valley. They will be playing at Golden Hill. Other
upcoming home games are
April 6th at 4:30PM vs.
Tuxedo and April 20th at
4:00PM vs. Eldred.
Please come out and show
your support for our team!
Senior Team Members (from left to right): Justin Velez,
Scott Sicina, Austin Ros, Chris Sinici, Nick Ullman
The S.S. Seward Girl’s Varsity Softball Team
has been practicing for the upcoming 2009
season. The team, which has 12 players, is
coached by Don Lewis. This year’s assistant
coaches are Salvatore Mineo and KarenDugan. The girl’s varsity team’s 3 graduating
S.S. Seward Senior Michelle Dugan
seniors are Michelle Dugan (infielder/pitcher),
(infielder/pitcher) warming up
Jen Deitz (outfielder), and Vivian Greiser who
before practice.
plays every position except pitcher.
Throughout the week of the March 30th, the Varsity Softball team will
quickly start off the season with 4 home games. Starting on Monday the 30th,
they have a 4:00PM scrimmage against Fallsburg. The other home games of
the week are Wednesday April 1st at
4:15PM against Liberty, Thursday
April 2nd at 4:00PM against O’Neill,
and Friday April 3rd at 4:15PM
against Eldred. All of these games will
be played at Walter Sturr Park. For a
complete S.S. Seward Girl’s Varsity
Softball Team schedule, please go to
http://ociaa.ouboces.org/sportspak
online/mainindex.asp, click on game
schedules and search for S.S.Seward.
Coach Don Lewis with Asst. Coaches
Please come out and show your
Salvatore Mineo and Karen Dugan.
support! Go Lady Spartans!
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If interested, please contact us at [email protected].
The Florida Onion is a FREE, volunteer-run community paper,
and your support is greatly appreciated!
We now have
family passes to
some favorite
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Ask us!
Family Programs in April
Spring is Springing! ~ Celebrate spring with puppets & songs by
Gigi and Franky! Musical entertainment for preschoolers & families!
This program replaces all April 1 & April 2 Rhymetime and Storytime sessions.
Wednesday, April 1 at 10:30 a.m.
Smooth Jazz ~ Drop in & stay for the cool jazz sounds of guitarist
Mike Jackson. Sample his talents at www.CertifiedJazzGuitar.com.
Thursday, April 2, 6-8 p.m.
Saturday Matinee ~ See BOLT! on our BIG screen.
Popcorn will be served! Saturday, April 4 at 2 p.m.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Beatrix Potter Program ~ “Meet the author/artist” in costume with
Peter Rabbit. Discover how her story began by drawing the pets & animals
of her country home. Hear a classic story & make a character bookmark.
Saturday, April 18 at 2 p.m.
Musical Innovention ~ Pip Klein & Bob Grawi, The Gravikord Duo, will
showcase their own brand of music with a family concert plus a short talk
about their innovative instrument. Sunday, April 26 at 1 p.m.
Preschool Programs
Rhymetime is library time for toddlers (aged 18-35 months) with a
parent or caregiver. Enjoy books & stories, songs & a craft together.
Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. OR 1 p.m.
Storytime is for preschoolers (3-5 years old) “on their own.” Your
child will enjoy books & stories, music & marches, games & crafts!
Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. OR 1 p.m.
For Kids in K - 5
Books & Beyond - Just for Kids in Grades K-3: Registration not
required for this drop-in program. Bring a friend &enjoy stories & crafts,
books & movies. Mondays, 4 - 5 p.m. April 20 & 27, May 4 & 11
4 Cohen Circle
Florida, NY 10921
(845) 651-7659
www.rcls.org/fpl
A member of Ramapo Catskill Library
System and Orange Library Association
For Young Adults (Grade 6 & up)
YA Discovery is a meeting place for young adults in grades 6-12. Create a
new craft or recipe each week, discuss books, movies and other hot topics.
Tuesdays, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. April 21 & 28, May 5 & 12
Teen Advisory Group meets on the first Friday of the month at 2:30 p.m.
to plan teen library programs. A Community Service letter will be provided.
After school snacks will be served. Friday, April 3 at 2:30 p.m.
Anime Club ~for YAs to view & discuss favorite anime. Call for movie title.
Teens under 16 need a signed parental permission slip. Lots of snacks are
served. College students welcome. Wednesdays at 3:30 p.m.
For Adults & YA Together
Sewing Circle ~ Bring your machine & a current project. Sew up some fun
with volunteer Caroline Calliff. Wednesday, April 15 at 6:30 p.m.
Gar in the Garden ~ Gar Wong, organic gardener par excellence shares tips
& techniques for amazing flowers and veggies. Saturday, April 25 at 2 p.m.
Mother Daughter Book Discussion ~ Moms & girls, pick up April’s club
selection, The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins. Our Twilight Saga discussion
continues with Eclipse by Stephenie Meyer. Thursday, April 30 at 6:30 p.m.
Just for Adults! (age 16 & up)
Computer School ~ Attend all four beginner classes with Annette and
receive an FPL computer certificate! Tuesdays at 10 a.m. March 31,
April 7, April 21, and April 28
Tech Help ~ Computer expert Bob Persing will help with your PC hardware
& software. Make an appointment or just drop in with your laptop and/or
your questions. Fridays at 10 a.m. on April 3 and April 24
Black Dirt Storytelling Guild meets on the 2nd Thursday each month
at 7:30 p.m. Adult story lovers are invited to “just listen” or share a story.
April 9: Faerie Realms, May 14: The Unknown, June 11: Gifts
Home Computer Security ~ Learn about the latest software to prevent
viruses, how to handle dangerous spam in e-mail, internet safety, and practices
to keep your home computer safe and trouble free. For both beginners and
seasoned PC users. Thursday, April 16 at 6:30 p.m.
Tween Time - Just for Kids in Grade 4 & 5: Meet your friends at the
library, create a new craft or recipe, watch films and talk about current
topics. Drop in! Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. April 21 & 28, May 5 & 12
Poetry Café ~ Enjoy poetry & coffee by candlelight with Robert Milby &
guests, followed by open mic. Friday, April 17 at 7 p.m.
Spring Break for Kids in K - 5 Only
Knitting Circle~Bring your own knitting or crochet needles and join our
group. Give or get help with a project. Monday, April 20 at 6 p.m.
April in Paris! See the brilliant short film The Red Balloon, learn
a French song & enjoy a tasty treat. Tuesday, April 14, 2 p.m.
Explore with Curious George: Do science experiments with
sand, water and wind (outdoors, if weather permits.) Please
come dressed for fun! Thursday, April 16 at 2 p.m.
Registration is required for all programs!
Foreign Film Sunday~Before the Rain won a total of 34 international film
awards. See it on our BIG screen. Popcorn served. Sunday, April 19, 2 p.m.
Adult Book Club~Check out a copy of Three Cups of Tea by Greg Mortensen
and join the casual discussion on Thursday, April 23 at 6:30 p.m.
Library Hours & Meetings
Monday-Thursday 10-8, Friday & Saturday 10-5, Sunday 12-5
Closed Sunday, April 12 and Monday, April 27.
Monday, April 6 at 7:30 p.m. Meeting of FPL Board of Trustees.
The public is invited and encouraged to attend.
Monday, April 13 at 7 p.m. Friends of the FPL monthly meeting.
New members are always welcome to join the meetings.
Rabbitt Hosts Info Event About Goose Overpopulation
Wildlife management seminar teaches humane methods for controlling wildfowl numbers
Annie Rabbitt (R,I,C-Greenwood Lake) hosted a training seminar on March 13 for those
interested in controlling the Canada goose population and reducing harmful waterfowlhuman contact in Orange and Rockland counties. David Feld, founder and national director
of “GeesePeace,” an organization dedicated to effective, long-term solutions to
overpopulations of migratory birds in communities around the United States, joined
Assemblywoman Rabbitt at the 1 PM event. GeesePeace’s egg-oiling treatment has been
endorsed by the Humane Society of the United States as well as People for the Ethical
Treatment of Animals, and is used as a wildlife-management tool by the U.S. Department
of Agriculture, among federal agencies. USDA wildlife specialists Stacy Preusser and Ron
Zega were also in attendance.
“Heavy populations of non-migratory birds like Canada geese can quickly overwhelm a community,” said
Rabbitt. “Towns and villages must bear the financial costs of cleaning up after these birds, which sometimes
run into the thousands of dollars. Geese can even endanger humans, as we witnessed on January 15, when
US Airways flight A320 was sent crashing into the Hudson River following a bird strike to both engines. I am
grateful to David Feld, Stacy Preusser, and Ron Zega for joining me here today and I encourage local officials
and school administrators to incorporate GeesePeace’s humane methods into their wildlife-control policies.”
Travel With Marci
Destination: Italy!
by Marci Oakley
With so many travel destinations to
choose from, it is important we not
overlook one of the most exciting,
historical, and beautiful vacation
venues of all: Italy!
With so much to offer, it is impossible to cover all
travel options in Italy in one short article. From north
to south, the famous ‘boot’ peninsula of southern
Europe has everything a vacation traveler is looking
for. The beauty of the Italian Alps in the north, the
fashion center of Milan, the renaissance center of
Venice, the famous tower of Pisa, the sculptures of
Florence, the tragic history of Pompeii, and the oncecenter of human civilization itself: Rome.
It would seem that Italy has it all. My
recommendation for the best way to see the most of
Italy is to book a tour package. You can lock in most
of your costs in advance for flights, airport transfers,
hotels, rail travel, and sight-seeing. There are dozens
of packages to choose from ranging from 5 to 30 days;
traveling by motor coach, by private car and by train.
Old world charm abounds on the narrow, cobblestone
streets. If you do take a taxi, hold on to your hat for a
heart stopping ride! Enjoy some of the best cuisine in
the world and sample the many fine wines from the
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different regions. Stop in for a cappuccino and heap
on the sugar just like the locals do. Don’t forget the
pastry! Yes, we have the Casa Bella restaurant and
Ferrari’s in NYC’s Little Italy district, but there is
nothing like visiting the real thing.
With the economy slowing down, travel suppliers are
now offering tremendous deals in advance of the
summer vacation season. The US dollar has recently
increased in value against the euro, so Italy has not
often been as affordable as it is now. If you have
always wanted to see Italy and still have a vacation
budget for this year, this might be the year. Ciao!
Article submitted by Marci Oakley, travel agent. Castle
Cruises is owned and operated by Marci and her husband
Gary, Visit their website at www.CastleCruises.com or
call 845-651-2250.
Orange County Clerk
Donna L. Benson
255 Main Street
Goshen, NY 10924
(845) 291-2690
Did You Know???
If you renew your license and/or registration at
one of the Orange County DMVs, 12.7% of the
$$ stays here in Orange County! So… stop by
or mail your transactions to one of the
following DMVs:
Goshen DMV
255 Main Street
Goshen, NY 10924
(845) 291-3090
Middletown DMV
14 King Street
Middletown, NY 10940
(845) 346-1180
Newburgh DMV
128 Broadway
Newburgh, NY 12550
(845) 568-5230
Port Jervis DMV
20 Hammond Street
Port Jervis, NY 12771
(845) 858-1480
All are open Mon-Fri 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. In
addition, extended hours (until 7:30 PM) are
offered at Goshen on Wednesday and
Newburgh on Thursday.
Do You Have Your U.S. Passport???
Effective June 2009, U.S. Citizens must
present a valid U.S. Passport, U.S. Passport
Card, or other travel document approved by the
Department of Homeland Security, when
entering the United States from Canada,
Mexico, the Caribbean and Bermuda at land
border crossings or sea ports-of-entry.
You can be ahead of the crowd
by applying today!
Also, did you hear the Passport Office, located
at 255 Main Street, Goshen (Orange County
Government Center), has new convenient
hours? Our office hours are Monday to Friday
9 AM to 5 PM and Wednesday evenings until
7:30 PM. For more information, contact the
Passport Office at (845) 291-2698
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Turning Your Passions Into Profits
by Ed Finnerty
Have you ever wondered if you could get paid for doing
work that you really loved? Is it only for the few, lucky
individuals who get the privilege of using their skills and
interest to generate income? No. I believe we all can be
involved in turning our passions into profits. H. Jackson
Browne said, “Find a job you like and you add five days to
every week.” and Shakespeare is so often quoted so
eloquently, “To thine own self be true.“ Whether or not
you are looking for additional income, or if you are looking
to find another job, the process you go through is very
similar.
Many people choose a job or career because it pays well or it will bring them an
immediate pay check. There’s nothing wrong with working at a job simply to
bring in some extra cash or to help pay regular bills or debt, but it is definitely
the wrong approach when choosing a career. Money by itself will ultimately not
be a reason to keep a career you hate and quite often, negative feelings tend to
spill over into the emotional, intellectual, and social areas of your life.
When choosing a career, first look inside to find out what would bring you joy and
fulfillment and motivate you to embrace the workday. In Dan Miller’s bestselling
book 48 Days to the Work You Love, and popular seminar series, he says that
looking inward is 85% of the process of finding proper direction and 15% is the
application to career choices.
My suggestion to generating income and the work you love is to positioning
yourself based on three components. Figure how God has uniquely gifted you in:
(1) skills and abilities,
(2) personality traits, and
(3) values, dreams, and passions.
From these areas you can see clear patterns from which to make career and job
decisions. Once you can identify these areas, you can blend them to find
meaningful work, while providing an income for your family.
A recent Yale University study reported that 15% of the reason for a person’s
success is due to technical skill and knowledge and 85% of the reason originates
from that person’s personal skill: attitude, passion, self-discipline, desire, and
ambition.
Bill Gates and Steve Job both attribute passion for their job as a major reason
for their enormous success. Now, I'm not trying to make anyone believe that
passion is the only quality necessary, but sidestep passion and you reduce your
chances for success dramatically. It therefore follows that if you have no passion
for the company or the products and services provided by that company, you
won't be motivated to do your job well.
Dan Miller, in No More Mondays suggests that we ask ourselves, “What
opportunities might you have overlooked, or what setback might actually provide
us with an opportunity to take our lives in a new and more fulfilling direction?”
In these turbulent times of change, look for the hidden opportunities in the
changes and turn your passion into profits.
Ed Finnerty, Finnerty Financial Coaching. For more information, check out our
free preview session on March 31.
Cub Scouts Learn
About Nutrition
Cub Scouts of Den 1 from
Florida Pack 44 pose with
Burger King Manager Lisa
after they became honorary
cooks for the day.
They have been learning about
the new food pyramid all year
long and topped it off by taking
a behind-the-scenes tour of
Burger King.
They also learned about food by
being honorary stockboys at
Shop Rite in Chester complete
with store nametags. Here they
are seen posing with the
butcher.
Submitted by Amy Hallock
Clear Skies
Thor’s Helmet
by Joe Stefaniak
Thor’s Helmet appears to be illuminated by the Wolf Rayet star
HD56925. These stars begin life perhaps 25 to 40 times more
massive than our sun. Such stars live their lives very fast. These stars are
typically very bright and represent a temporary phase in the life of the star
where it becomes very unstable, losing mass from its surface at an enormous
rate. These stars can blow material away with velocities of 4.5 million miles per
hour. They quickly lose mass at this rate and become more stable.
The colors in the
image can tell us
what is going on
here. Regions of
hydrogen gas will
tend to glow red.
Regions
with
oxygen will often
glow green or
blue. This image
was acquired
using narrowband
filters that expose
these elements.
The Wolf Rayet
star is thought
to be in a preThors Helmet: 12x8 min in hydrogen alpha filterand 12x8min in supernova stage.
oxygen III filter x 2, combined Ha, OIII, OIII equaling RGB.
Thor’s Helmet is
approximately 15,000 light years away in the constellation Canis Major. Sirius
is the bright star in Canis Major. Sirius is a Latinized version of Greek seirios,
meaning scorching, and signifying brightness and heat. Sirius was associated
with the hottest part of summer—the “Dog Days”—and also with causing the
Nile river floods because of the melting of snow and ice on the mountains. The
rising of Sirius marked the beginning of the Egyptian New Year.
Girl Scout Sunday
On Sunday, March 8, Girl Scouts of all ages from the Florida, NY Community
participated in Girl Scout Sunday at the Warwick Reformed Church. The girls
were given a warm welcome by Pastor Otte and all the members of the Church.
Honor Guards Junior Scout Kara S. and Brownie Nora H., carrying the American
and Girl Scout flags, escorted the Girl Scouts into the service. Readings were
done by Junior Scout Sarah L. and Cadette Scout Heather F. and the offering was
taken up by Junior Scouts Sinead B. and Olivia P. and Cadette Scouts Alyssa K.
and Cortnie P. All the girls participated by singing the Girl Scout song "On My
Honor." Refreshments were shared after the service. Thank you to the
congregation of the Warwick Reformed Church for their hospitality.
Submitted by Robin Fraser
Individualism Marks
Pinewood Derby
Pictured are winners for each division
Tigers Kyle Belfance; Bear Kyle Weslowski;
Wolf Alexander Holterman; Webelos II
Levi Ward; Webelos I and Pack Champion
For more pictures and information, visit www.jmsastro.110mb.com. Matthew Cushing
Pack 44 had its annual Pinewood
Derby on March 14. There were
some wonderful designs like a
shark to a bus and some great
miniature grand prixs. The winning
car was a football! The American
Legion Post 1250 representatives
had a fun time giving out awards to
each of the cars for their
individuality. Congratulations to all
the Cub Scouts for doing such a
great job.
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Planning Underway for 2009 Psychic Moments
Born of the Same Flame
Florida Fun Fest 5K
by Cyndee
The Florida Fun Fest 5K “A Race for Bonnie,” raised about $8,000 for
Bonnie Ames in 2008. There will be another race this year, with
proceeds going to Bonnie as well as a scholarship.
The “FLORIDA 5K SCHOLARSHIP” will be awarded to a hard
working graduating senior who has demonstrated leadership by
volunteering for their community. Applicants should submit an essay
of no more than 500 words by June 1.
One of our readers asked me this
question: Does the term Twin Flame
have the same meaning as the term
Soul Mate? No. Some people do use
the terms interchangeably, but they
do not have the same meaning. A
Twin Flame and a Soul Mate are
very different. Let me explain...
Entries should be placed in a sealed envelope marked “FLORIDA 5K A Soul Mate is someone one that crosses your path
SCHOLARSHIP“ and submitted to SS Seward Institute, 52 North for a reason. They offer you an opportunity to learn
Main St, Florida, NY 10921. The race will be held August 8.
something. The reason could be that of love,
Interested in volunteering or sponsoring the race? Please call Amy at friendship or something else. A Soul Mate encounter
always offers one an opportunity to grow. The
651-2564. Thanks and God Bless You.
relationship is always of a karmic nature. The
outcome can only be determined by those involved.
Health and Nutrition 2009: Body, Mind,
and Spirit
Spring Cleaning: Go Green!
by Paula Aston
The robins are
singing! Spring is
here! Aren’t we
lucky? It is a
ritual to clean out
our homes in the
spring. Many of
us start preparing
our gardens for a new season. Lots of
folks eye the garage as a cool place to
sit when the weather gets warm, so
it’s time to start rearranging and
tidying up. Hey! Don’t forget about
YOU! You deserve some spring cleaning,
too! Think GREEN, for sure, meaning
eat lots of fresh green vegetables, but
here are some other ways to keep body,
mind, and spirit clean and healthy!
A TWIN FLAME on the other hand is your Twin. And
what that means is that you are “born of the same
flame.” Some people believe that an individual has
only one TWIN FLAME...I prefer to think in terms of • Get enough sleep every night. 8 hours!
multiples and believe that we have a few. TWIN • Eat well: more green vegetables,
FLAMES are twinned and belong together.
less (no) sugar, less processed foods.
From the first moment of conception your soul • Breathe from your belly!
possessed both male and female aspects, yin and • Spend time doing things with
people that you love.
yang, energy and polarity. Twin Flames are
magnetically drawn to one another. Two halves of one • Ignore the news.
soul has been called: Twin Souls, Twin Rays, Twin • Be grateful for everything that you
have in your life.
Vibrations and/or Twin Flames. The original soul
once whole began to separate and divide into smaller • Exercise!
and smaller fragments of its own self. It then created • Maintain your connection to a higher
power: Pray, meditate, say Grace at
separate aspects. But each and every aspect is still
meals, attend services, volunteer, etc.
very much a part of the original flame (SOUL). Twin
Souls will eventually be re-united again…SOUL • To combat brain fog and Alzheimer’s,
try using your non-dominant hand
MATES are not TWIN FLAMES and may or may not
when doing a crossword puzzle.
choose to stay together. Some Soul Mates choose to
This new learning strengthens and
spend many lifetimes together but that doesn’t make
exercises your brain!
them TWIN FLAMES. Your TWIN FLAME may not
reincarnate into the physical reality every time that And when you are cleaning, try to
you do... But sooner or later “What God has joined avoid chemicals: white vinegar and
together...” will ultimately be reconnected again... baking soda to the rescue!
HAPPY SOUL SEARCHING!
• Baking soda: Tubs; sinks; stainless
As PLATO said,” And when one of them meets with
steel; in the wash: use less soap.
his other half, the actual half of himself, the pair will • Vinegar will kill anything! And it’s
become lost in an amazement of love, friendship and
a great glass cleaner! Use it as a
intimacy and one ………”
disinfectant. It can be diluted: about 1
part vinegar to 4 parts water.
May 1st is GLOBAL LOVE DAY. It is now being
celebrated in over 127 countries. Please join us in our Further, you can “think globally and
global celebration of LOVE and PEACE. And act locally!” Here are some “Greenremember “Love begins with me”.
friendly” websites:
Please join me for “PSYCHIC MOMENTS” now on • 1Sky.org: Climate activism
Wednesdays at 1PM on www.wtbq.com and 99.1FM • Greenforall.org: Growing a Green
and 1110AM.
Economy (Jobs, etc.)
• PCRM.org: Physicians Committee
“Until we meet again”
for Responsible Medicine: Animal rights
Cyndee Pawliczek
845-537-1279 • Chopra.com:
Universal
and
www.psychicmomemts.com
wtbq.com Personal Peace
• Thebestdayever.com: Healthy living
• Bewellbuzz.com: Healthy living
• Mercola.com: Breaking health
news, research and products
• Servicemagic.com: Home improvements
Spring cleaning also means letting go
of feelings that don’t work for you.
While you’re sweeping out the
garage, sweep out old grudges and
disappointments, to make room for
love and peace in your heart. Wishing
you and your family a wonderful
season of wellness!
Paula Aston, Ed.D. Certified Holistic Health
Counselor. [email protected],
(845) 325-9166 or SKYPE: Paula Aston.
How to Grow an Onion: I. Planting
Got Gardening Questions?
by Chris Pawelski
Master Gardener Helpline and Diagnostic Lab Reopens for 2009 Growing Season
As spring fast approaches I thought I would write occasional
articles throughout the year about what’s involved in
growing onions. Hopefully this will give non-farmers a little
insight into the process and costs associated with
commercial agriculture. (to see pictures of part of the process
last year check out: http://blackdirtregion.blogspot.com/)
Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County’s Master Gardeners will help
anxious gardeners prepare for the 2009 growing season by re-opening their
Helpline for “live calls” starting on Wednesday, April 1. Master Gardeners at
Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County’s office located at 18 Seward
Avenue, Third Floor, in Middletown, NY will be available to answer home
horticulture questions on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9:30 AM to
12:30 PM through November. The phone number is 845-343-0664.
If the farmer doesn’t own the ground they must rent, which
today is far more expensive due to an unintended
consequence of the 1000+ acres in the blackdirt enrolled in
the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP). Onions, like peas, are
a very hardy plant that can tolerate frosts after germination so we begin planting
once the frost leaves the ground. If the field had a fall/winter cover crop it must
be disked and leveled before we can plow. Plowing turns over the blackdirt and
brings up fresh soil while burying any remaining material on the surface. It also
aerates the soil, reducing the effects of soil compaction from the previous season
while allowing the ground to better retain moisture. After plowing we spread
fertilizer, roughly 1,000 lbs to the acre. Each field has its soil tested so each
fertilizer mix is based on the soil analysis. Two years ago fertilizer was about
$400 a ton. Today it is about $650 a ton, which is down from $1,000 a ton last
summer.
After
the
fertilizer
we
spread
barley
(1.5 bushels to the acre) as a spring wind brake. The field is then harrowed which
works the fertilizer and barley in and makes for a good, soft seedbed. Some
farmers have simple spring tooth harrows while others have equipment that
attaches to our tractors pto called a power harrow. On our farm we have only
one large horsepower tractor so we have to use it for both plowing and power
harrowing. We have a smaller Case 350 cleat tractor that we use to pull the
fertilizer spreader.
We have an 8-row Stan-Hay precision planter that is pulled by an OC-6 cleat
tractor. To work in the planter the onion seed needs to be pelletized into a round
seed coat. We plant 10 seeds per foot, or roughly 308,000 seeds to the acre
between ½ to ¾ inch deep. Also at planting we need to apply in a drench over the
seed as its planted chemicals to control a fungal disease called onion smut and
onion maggots. Without these pesticides virtually all of the onions will be lost.
On our farm my father Richard and my younger brother Brian and I plant alone.
Other farmers employ farmworkers to assist with planting. The entire planting
process for our 90 to 100 acres takes roughly 4 to 5 weeks and we usually finish
by the end of April. Because of the weather and the possibility of rain we cannot
plow or prepare too many acres too far ahead. That’s the primary reason why
planting takes so long. The aforementioned planting costs are over $1,200 an
acre. This does not factor in such other costs as fuel, equipment repairs (many
of the tractors that we use on our farm are 40 to 50 years or older), taxes, and
labor (if applicable), amongst others. Onions, like many other vegetables and
fruits, are an expensive and time/labor consuming crop to plant.
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Congratulations, Lost Pet...whatever!
Contact [email protected]
All $20 ads must be pre-paid
The Master Gardener Helpline offers free, unbiased, research-based information
and advice to more than 1,000 home gardeners annually.
Master Gardeners are volunteers trained by Extension experts in the art and
science of gardening and are also available in the office for soil testing and plant
and insect identification. The cost is $5 for plant and insect identification and
$3 for soil pH testing.
For more information, call Master Gardener Program Coordinator, Debbie
Lester, at 845-344-1234 or email [email protected].
Free Blood Pressure
Screening
Rakesh S. Sharma, MD of St Anthony's
Medical Associates will supervise a free
blood
pressure
screening open to
the public on
Wednesday, April
8, from 9 AM – 2
PM at the CVS
Pharmacy
in
Warwick, NY. Dr.
Sharma is Board
Certified
in
I n t e r n a l
Medicine.
Medical Associates, 89 Ronald Reagan
Blvd., Warwick, NY is an affiliate of St.
Anthony
Community
Hospital,
specializing in Primary and Family
Medicine.
Health
and
Human
Services
recommends that clinicians measure
blood pressure of all adults who are 18
and older because of good evidence
that early detection and treatment of
high blood pressure can significantly
reduce the risk of cardiovascular
disease.
“We urge everyone to take advantage
of this opportunity for free blood
pressure screening offered by Dr.
Sharma and Medical Associates and
we thank the management at CVS for
their
cooperation,”
said
Leah
Cerkvenik, executive vice president of
operations, Orange County Acute Care
Facilities. “Blood pressure screening
and other free services open to the
public help us to continue providing the
finest health care for our community.”
For more information about the free
blood pressure screening on April 8 at
CVS call 845-987-6191.
The United States Department of
How to Survive and Enjoy the Challenge of
Living With Your Teen!
“It might sound too good to be true, but you really can enjoy your child’s teenage
years,” remarked Denyse Variano, Human Development Educator. She will be
presenting Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County’s three-session
workshop aptly named Living with Your Teen: Enjoying and Surviving the
Challenge.
Why does my teen talk to me that way? Why does my teen act the way he/she
does? How do I keep my teen safe from all the things that can harm him/her?
These are questions that parents/caregivers of teens often ask themselves.
Living with Your Teen: Enjoying and Surviving the Challenge is designed to
answer these questions and to help parents/caregivers successfully navigate the
teen years. “Communicating with teens is different from communicating with
younger children and adults,” Variano said, “the secret is in learning new
parenting skills designed to ‘connect’ with the way teenagers think.”
Variano shared Living with Your Teen feedback, “Our participants are very
enthusiastic about the usable, positive skills and communication techniques –
they get to put what they’ve learned to work right away. The workshops feature
lively, interactive exercises that make learning these new parenting skills easy
and fun.”
This program will be held on from 6:30 to 8:30 PM on April 15, 22 and 29 at
Army Community Services at 622 Swift Road, West Point. Participants do not
have to be part of West Point to participate. Pre-registration is required to attend
this program and there is a $30/family fee (fee waived for those in financial
need).
Please call Cornell Cooperative Extension at 845-344-1234 to register, for a free
brochure or to speak with one of our parenting educators, or visit the “Parenting
and Family Life” page on our web-site at www.cce.cornell.edu/orange for more
information.
FYS
Annual
Soccer
Tournament a Success
Florida Youth Soccer held their 14th Annual Soccer
Tournament on March 7 and 8, 2009. The
tournament is FYS’s major fundraiser for the year.
Proceeds help offset costs such as paint and
equipment and also helps provide a scholarship to a
graduating senior that was involved with youth
sports. The proceeds also make it possible to keep
registration costs low, competitive with surrounding
areas, and makes it possible to provide scholarships
to players of low income families.
This year’s tournament
director was John
Sgombick. Many indoor
tournaments are being
cancelled as more and
more
indoor
turf
facilities are being
formed. FYS would
like to thank Mr.
Sgombick
for
his
commitment to keep
Florida’s tournament a
success. Age groups
that participated in
the
tournament
included: under 8,
under 9, under 10,
under 11, and under
12. Teams participated
from all over Orange
County. Florida’s mixed
9
division
John Sgombick (Volunteer under
of the Year) and Erin (coached by John
and
Sgombick (Around-the-Horn Sgombick),
Florida’s boys under
Shoot-out winner)
12 division (coached
by Ed Mythen) took first place at the tournament.
During the tournament FYS also acknowledges the
hard work of volunteers that make the club a
success throughout the year. This year John
Sgombick was awarded “Volunteer of the Year” and
Ed Mythen was awarded “Coach of the Year.” FYS
would also like to thank Meg Sgombick who ran the
concession stand and remained in the kitchen ALL
weekend. The tournament was also a great way for
children of Seward to earn community service
hours. FYS had a great group of kids from National
Junior Honor Society that volunteered many hours
over the weekend. They did a great job serving food
and helping Mrs. Sgombick in the kitchen.
FYS is always looking for new members.
Registration for Recreational Soccer is held at the
end of the school year and try-outs for the travel
teams are held during the summer months. For
more information please visit www.fysny.com.
Ed Mythen (Coach of the Year) and James Mythen
(Around-the-Horn Shoot-out winner)
Postal Customer
PRSRT STD
US POSTAGE PAID
NEWBURGH NY
PERMIT NO 1339
Operation Soccer Smiles
Florida, NY native helps Afghan youth play, not fight
1LT Eric Hudson (USAF), from Florida, NY presents a soccer ball donated by Texas A & M University to
a youth in Qalat District, Zabul Province, Afghanistan.
by Lt. Col. James S. Overbye
First Lieutenant Eric Hudson, United States Air
Force, from Florida, NY, and currently serving in
Qalat, Afghanistan, recently participated in
“Operation Soccer Smiles.” The operation was begun
by a group of servicemen and women currently
serving in Afghanistan who hope that the sights and
sounds of soccer games will replace those of
gunshots and bomb blasts in the war-torn country.
1LT Hudson handed out soccer balls to youth in
Qalat, the capitol of Zabul Province in Southern
Afghanistan. Hudson currently supports an
Embedded Transition Team (of which I am team
leader), headquartered at Forward Operating Base
Apache near Qalat. Deployed to Afghanistan in
November, the Unit’s mission is to coach, teach and
mentor the 2nd Brigade, 205th Corps in Zabul
Province to become capable of conducting
independent military operations. We live in close
proximity to, train with, and fight with our Afghan
brothers.
With nearly 50 percent of Zabul Province being
under the age of 18, there are a lot of young people
who can be positively influenced through soccer. On
a recent patrol, we had the Afghan National Army
soldiers we were with pass out soccer balls to the
children we encountered in the villages. The soccer
balls were a great success with the kids, and they
really enjoyed them. An Afghan National Army
officer mentioned that it is “better to have the
children learning to play soccer than learning to fight."
The team then began brainstorming ways to get
more soccer balls into the hands of Afghan children.
Then we heard from a woman in Texas who sent the
unit care packages through the anysoldier.com
program. In her note, she asked if there was
anything else she could do to help, and I mentioned
our desire to obtain some soccer balls.
The woman thought that schools, sports
organizations and churches might want to get
involved with the effort. Since the goal of the
program is to collect soccer balls for young people,
she aptly suggested that we call the program
“Operation Soccer Smiles.”
Since the initial concept, a number of volunteers
have come forward to assist with the program. One
volunteer has developed a web site, in addition to
developing an organizational e-mail account. The
level of support this program has received across the
country is truly amazing.
If you are interested in supporting Operation Soccer
Smiles, you may visit the organization’s website at:
operationsoccersmiles.org. You may also e-mail the
organization at [email protected].

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