Hilltop Lane Pressuring Village to Address Water Woes
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Hilltop Lane Pressuring Village to Address Water Woes
O F F I C I A L N E W S PA P E R : Town of Warwick Village of Warwick Warwick Valley Central School District Village of Florida Florida Union Free School District Albert Wisner Public Library Warwick Fire District Florida Fire District Pine Island Fire District The Warwick Little League V O LU M E 1 2 1 , N U M B E R 3 7 WA R W I C K , N E W YO R K , W E D N E S D AY, F E B R UA RY 1 5 , 2 0 0 6 50¢ Hilltop Lane Pressuring Village to Address Water Woes Residents of Hilltop Lane gather in front of the water tower that services their homes. Pictured left to right are: Laura Introini, Joanne Havriliak, Lorraine Portelli, Bob Rinker, Kathleen Garritano, Carmine Garritano, Emily Melendez, Margaret Gannalo, and Ann Green. By Katie Bisaro Imagine installing a brand new dishwasher and watching it sit idle in your kitchen because you don’t have sufficient water pressure to operate the new appliance. Or, trying to wash dishes at the kitchen sink and having the water come out of the faucet in a trickle because someone else in the house is taking a shower. Filling the washing machine takes so long, one homeowner wryly points out, that a person could go food shopping and get back before the washer was filled. Such are situations faced daily by residents of Hilltop Lane in the Village of Warwick due to an on-going, 26-year-old problem with water pressure. At the Village Board meeting on February 6, residents of Hilltop Lane vented their frustrations and addressed the Board with their concerns regarding the continuing prob- lems with their water pressure and seeking answers from the Village on ways to remedy the situation. Village Attorney, Michael Meth, met with the Orange County Board of Health and went through files dating back to the 1980’s that covered the history of the development including the dedication of the water mains and the building of the water tower. There were problems back then, but now, for reasons not fully understood by the Board of Health or the Engineer, the problems are worse. According to Meth, the bottom line is, “under State Law, the Village is required to deliver a certain amount of the pressure to the main at the curb and at this point, for whatever reason, the pressure at that main at the curb is not meeting the state regulations.” The files indicate that the pressure met the minimum requirement at the time it was dedicated. Entered As Second Class Matter Warwick, N.Y. 10990 Publication No.666800 Meth’s review of the files revealed that, when the low water pressure first became an issue, there were three options presented to the Village Board on how to proceed, based on engineering and cost factors: a larger water tower; installation of a main pump to service all the houses; or, individual booster pumps installed inside the houses. The option taken at that time, in the 1980’s, was that of installing booster pumps inside the houses of Hilltop Lane. According to many residents who had those pumps installed, the pumps have burned out or are no longer adequate to resolve the water pressure problem. In Meth’s opinion, because there was no clearly defined maintenance contract between the Village and the homeowners with respect to the pumps, the Village hasn’t breached any responsibility. However, Meth questioned whether the Village should leave any repair or maintenance issues to outside contractors as the Village water system is involved. He explained that the Village could be looking at enormous liability if an outside contractor tapped into the Village water system and any problems ensued, such as backflow or seepage, that could contaminate the entire system in the event work is not done properly. Furthermore, the Village is obligated to bring the pressure up to the minimum required by statute and the best way to monitor the water system is through its own engineer. Meth commented that the Village Engineer is far better qualified to investigate and advise on this issue including the cost analysis and updating the engineering from over 20-years-ago. In general, however, the same basic options are in place: higher water tower; installation of a main pump; installation (or replacement) of individual pumps. Once the engineering analysis and cost factors are presented, the Board can decide how to proceed. Meth emphasized again that, after looking through the files, he did not find any breach of responsibility on the part of the Village and that no one can determine why the problem has gotten worse over time. However, he points out that “if it’s not meeting the minimum pressure at the curb, then it’s the village’s responsibility to deliver that minimum pressure.” Mayor Newhard and the Board will forward the information gathered by Meth to the Village Engineer to add to his investigation in the matter. Newhard pointed out that while the options available to resolve the issue may be similar to those offered back in the 80’s, perhaps the technology is different and more cost effective. As the Village Board goes into the budgetary process for the next fiscal year, it can take the engineer’s analysis and cost factors into account and look at it as a budgetary expense for the coming year. Following this report, Mayor Newhard opened the floor to comments from residents of Hilltop Lane who were present at the meeting. In response to a question regarding minimum water pressure, Meth pointed out that the Village is required to provide 20 pounds of pressure to the curb for hydrants, 35 pounds for homes. According to Meth, the records indicate that those pressures were present when the development was built and Certificates of Occupancy were issued. There was general skepticism expressed among the homeowners at the meeting that those levels were ever met by the Village despite what it said in the files. Hilltop Lane homeowner, Lorraine Portelli, outlined some of the history of the problems with water pressure since she moved in as an original owner. She explained that once the homeowners realized the extent of the water pressure problem, they took the problem repeatedly to then Village Mayor, Nick Papaceno. According to Portelli, the only option offered to the homeowners at that time was to take the individual booster pumps which have proven, over the years, to be inadequate. She then addressed the Board with her concerns that the Village may be looking for a legal loophole to avoid resolving this issue. Newhard assured her that was not the case and that he and the Board would do their best to resolve the issue. Former Village Mayor, Anthony Portelli, pointed out that, based on his experience as a realtor for 20 years, the homeowners on Hilltop Lane would be unable to sell their homes with the water pressure the way it is today. Newhard agreed, commenting that some homeowners expressed reluctance to come forward with the problem fearing the effect it would have on their property values. continued on page 4 2 WARWICK VALLEY DISPATCH, FEBRUARY 15, 2006 Town Proposes Tax Exemptions for Fire and Ambulance Volunteers By Scott Weber. The Warwick Town Board will have a public hearing on February 23 on a proposal to grant volunteer fire fighters and volunteer ambulance workers a property tax exemption like that now granted by Orange County. At its meeting on Thursday afternoon, February 9, the Board set a hearing that will grant a 10 percent exemption of the assessed value not to exceed $3000 multiplied by the latest equalization rate. To qualify, a property owner must be an enrolled member of the volunteer fire department or ambulance service; they must be primary residents in Warwick, must reside in the town/village served by such fire department or ambulance service. In addiction they must be certified by the fire department or ambulance service as an enrolled member for at least five years. Annual renewals are required except in cases of those certified with over 20 years of service who will be granted an exemption for life. Following the public hearing next week, the Town Board could at that time adopt the proposed ordinance. After adoption, the applicant must file with the tax assessor the RP-466-f form, the same one used to apply for the county property exemption. The applicant must also provide a letter from the appropriate fire department or ambulance corps that certifies that the applicant is a member and states his/her length of service as a member. In another item of business last week during the brief 15-minute meeting, the Board recognized the fact that four members of the Warwick Town Police Department have not used any sick leave for the past five years. They include Dispatchers, Stanley Lupinski and Patrick Noonan as well as Sgt. John Rader and Officer Timothy Lowry. Officer Brad Harm has served two years without using sick leave. For one year of service without sick leave the Board recognized Dispatcher, L. Joseph Dumas along with Chief, Thomas McGover; Sgt. Alton Morley, and Officers, Michelle Kozlowski and Jason Marsh. Deadline for Private and Parochial School Transportation The deadline for requesting transportation service for the 2006-2007 school year for students living in the school district who attend non-public schools is April 1, 2006. Each year parents must request transportation for their children to non-public schools, in writing, to the Attention of Robert Zeller Director of Transportation Warwick Valley Central School District, P.O. Box 595 Warwick, NY 10990. Parents who are new to the district or who have not made a decision about where their children will attend school next year need to know that if they do not submit a request before the deadline, transportation may not be available. Transportation is limited to 15 miles. Your child should not be registered in two schools. Request Forms are available through the Transportation Office located at 63 County Route 1, Warwick, NY or you may call 845-987-3037 for more information. Fun in the Snow!! SUPERVISOR’S CORNER By Michael P. Sweeton Warwick Town Supervisor www.townofwarwick.org For Town information log on to www.townofwarwick.org or turn to Cablevision Municipal Channel 21. Tax time is once again upon us and AARP is providing FREE tax help for middle and low income seniors 60 or older. This service is every Thursday starting February 16th and is held at the Reformed Church in Warwick across from the hospital. Call 988-9517 for an appointment. Applications for Volunteer Firefighters/Volunteer Ambulance workers partial property tax exemption (Form RP-466-f) is available from the Assessors office and must be filed by March 1st. A public hearing will be held to consider the petition for a backup drainage district for the Moore Subdivision on Thursday February 23rd at 7:30 pm in the Warwick Town Hall. A public hearing to consider granting partial property tax exemption for Volunteer Firefighters and Ambulance personnel will be held on Thursday, February 23, at 7:30 pm in the Warwick Town Hall. The next regular meeting of the Town Board will be held on Thursday, February 23, at 7:30 pm in the Warwick Town Hall, 132 Kings Highway. Senior Citizen Photo Identification Cards Orange County Executive Edward A. Diana announces that Senior Citizen Photo ID Cards will be issued on Tues., Mar.14, 10 a.m. – 12 noon at the Orange County Office for the Aging, 30 Matthews Street, Room 201 in Goshen. To qualify, a person must be a resident of Orange County and at least 60 years of age. Proof of age and residency are required. The fee for this photo ID is $3.00. President’s Day Closing The Albert Wisner Public Library will be closed in observance of President’s Day on Mon., Feb. 21. Library Board of Trustees Meeting The Board of Trustees of the Albert Wisner Public Library will meet for their regular monthly meeting on Tues., Feb. 21, at 7 p.m. at the Library, 2 Colonial Avenue, Warwick. The public is welcome. at The Eclectic Eye By Lisa Rice The weather forecasts were frightening for Saturday night. Television and radio broadcasts were promising a hefty blizzard, with snow totals over 12 inches. However, this was good news for the students of Sanfordville Elementary. On Saturday, February 11, the Sanfordville PTA hosted their annual Family Ski Night at Hidden Valley Mountain in Vernon, New Jersey. The snow had already begun to fall as the nearly 400 participants arrived at the mountain for check in. Students and their families were able to choose from skiing or snowboarding with the option of having group lessons. There was a Mexican Fiesta buffet and an all night DJ to keep the heat up inside the lodge. Also, thanks to the PTA, there was free snow tubing and a firepit for roasting marshmallows. The event was organized by Brian and Maureen Fleming, who were on hand to make sure everything ran smoothly, from handing out lift tickets to collecting permission slips. The freshly fallen snow was the perfect finish to a great evening. gifts asian antiques odds & ends furnitures & more... 18 Railroad Ave.Warwick, NY 10990 845-986-5520 www.warwickinfo.net/jenna.html WARWICK VALLEY DISPATCH, FEBRUARY 15, 2006 Village Set Public Hearing for Enviromental Ordinance By Katie Bisaro Mayor Michael Newhard has asked the Village Engineer to come up with a prevention system for different buildings in the Village, mostly businesses, that may affect the water system through backflow. This would include the hospital, dentists offices, funeral homes, auto repair shops, florists, etc. that have a higher risk level of contaminating the water system through any backflow from their businesses. Village Attorney, Michael Meth, will also review the ordinance as recommended by the Engineer. Newhard would also like a public hearing on the Outdoor Furnace Ordinance which would give the Building Inspector the authority to make sure that any alternative heating devices are being installed properly and used in such a way that does not harm the environment, the neighbors or any other town infrastructure. Currently the ban against outdoor burning (i.e. of leaves, trash, etc.) does not cover outdoor furnaces. Newhard asked the Village Attorney to look at the Open Burning Ordinance to see how it corresponds to outdoor furnaces. The public hearings on these matters will take place at the Village Board meeting on March 6, 2006. Motion Approvals The following Motions were put forth and approved on Febrary 6th. In addition to Mayor Newhard, Trustees William Iurato and George McManus were present at the meeting. Trustees Pascal and Metzger were not in attendance. A motion was passed granting permission to the Warwick Valley Gardeners to hold their 13th Annual Garden Tour and Plant Sale on Saturday, June 10, 2006, rain date, June 11. The event will be held at the Railroad Green Park. Trustee Iurato made a motion to allow the Warwick American Legion Post 214 to hold their annual Memorial Day Parade and services on Monday, May 29, 2006. In the event of rain, the ceremonies will be held at Park Ave. School. The Warwick Fire Department has been granted permission to have a White Hat Party at the Pavilion at Memorial Park on June 17, 2006. They also have been approved to hold their annual carnival on June 17-26 as well as their biennial parade on July 1, 2006. George McManus made a motion to grant permission to Winslow Therapeutic Riding Unlimited to hold their annual Warwick Duck Derby on Sunday, May 21, 2006, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. They will also be allowed to hold the Faux Duck Feast on the Railroad Green, Saturday, May 20th from 4:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The motion was passed. A motion was approved to authorize the Mayor to sign the Liberty Green Agreement regarding offsite drainage improvements and the issues regarding the traffic study at the intersection of Grand Street and New York State Route 17A. Budget Work Sessions The Budget Work Sessions will be held on the following dates: February 27 and 28, March 1 and 2, 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. If necessary, additional work sessions will be held on March 7 and 8. A preliminary draft of the Budget will be available on March 20, the Public Hearing on the Budget is currently scheduled for March 30. Lecture on Ice Age Mastodons of NYS 3 From The Mayor’s Office By Mayor Michael Newhard Village of Warwick www.villageofwarwick.org Happy Valentine’s Day!! The Village Board will be having a joint work session with the Village Planning Board on Thurs., Feb. 23, at 7 p.m. to begin discussion on a new zoning ordinance. The next Village Board meeting will be on Tues., Feb. 21, at 7:30 p.m. Grievance Day will be on Tues., Feb. 21, from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. Village Hall will be closed on Mon., Feb. 20, in honor of President’s Day. The General Village Elections will be on Tues., Mar. 21, from 6 a.m. until 9 p.m. at the Goodwill Hook & Ladder Co. on Church Street Ext. Work Sessions for the upcoming 2006/07 Budget will be held from 6:30-9:30 p.m. on Feb. 28, Mar. 1, 2, 7, 8, and 20. Village Zoning Ordinance Work Session The Village of Warwick Planning Board and Village Board will hold a joint work session on Thurs., Feb. 23, at 7 p.m. in Village Hall, 77 Main Street, Warwick, NY, to review amendments to the Zoning Ordinance. 2006/07 Budget Work Sessions The Board of Trustees of the Village of Warwick will be holding work sessions on the following dates at 6:30-9:30 p.m. at Village Hall, 77 Main Street, Warwick, NY in preparation of the 2006/07 Budget: Feb. 28, Mar. 1, Mar. 2, Mar. 7, Mar. 8, and Mar. 20. The public is invited to attend. Warren Allmon Technology Building, Lecture Hall 207 at Orange County Community College, Dr. Warren D. Allmon will deliver a lecture with a power point entitled “Ice Age Mastodons of New York State: New Discoveries of Old Friends.” Warren D. Allmon, PhD, is the director of the Paleontological Research Institution and the founder and developer of the new Museum of the Earth, Ithaca, NY. He is also an Adjunct Associate Professor of Geological & Biological Sciences at Cornell University. Dr Allmon received his BA in Geology from Dartmouth College and his PhD in Earth and Planetary Sciences from Harvard University. His research specialties include the systematics of Cenozoic gastropods and the interaction between ecology and macro-evolution, particularly speciation and bio-diversity. Dr. Allmon has been involved in mastodon archeo- logical digs in Hyde Park, NY, Chemung County, NY, and North Java, NY. His presentation will include information about these mastodons as well as about mastodons in general. He will also shed some knowledge on “Sugar,” the mastodon which is on permanent display in the Bio-Tech building because he has examined and done an analysis on that mastodon. Lecture attendees may walk down the corridor from Lecture Hall 207 and view “Sugar.” The lecture is free and open to the public. The Biology-Technology Building is a universally accessible building located at the corner of South St and Grandview Ave, Middletown, NY. This is the third in the Lyceum Winter-Spring Lecture Series which is produced by Cultural Affairs. Phone: (845)341-4891 E-mail: [email protected] Webpage: www/sunyorange.edu/lyceum Choice. Flexibility. Trust. Service. The Durland Agencies INSURANCE (845) 986-1177 13 Oakland Avenue Warwick, New York www.seely–durland.com 4 WARWICK VALLEY DISPATCH, FEBRUARY 15, 2006 Letters to the Editor Publisher Min Jae Hong Editor-in-Chief Jennifer O’Connor Managing Editor Marion Moraski Art Director Nancy Bree Garrett Advertising Lon Tytell Publisher’s Assistant James Jordan Guidelines for Effective Letters Everyone has a right to express an honest opinion, but we would like to remind readers of a few simple rules for writing effective letters. Less is more! The shorter your letter the more likely it is to be read. Civility is more persuasive than invectiveness. 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Ketchum; by Eugene and Betty Jane Wright; and at the present by E. F. Wright and Min Jae Hong. Second-class postage is paid at Warwick, N.Y. Postmaster: send address changes to The Warwick Valley Dispatch, P.O. Box 594, Just Say ‘NO’ Editor, Mr. Natale as a parting gift has offered us a 4.98% increase in this years school budget. What largesse, what gall, after more than a decade when the school taxes went through the roof. We are 35-year residents of the village whose children went through the school system under several austerity budgets. They were getting a super quality education so they didn’t suffer intellectually if this sport or that activity was cancelled. They received an excellent education in reasonably populated classrooms and each is doing well in their lives. It was their teachers that made the difference. I don’t recall any senior citizens complaining when the tax bill didn’t threaten to break their budget or cause them to sell the homes they lived in most of their lives. I don’t remember strong letters in the local papers from those parents whose children continued to receive a no frills education which is really what we owe them. Austerity is a good thing. It forces those few parents who want expensive extras for their children to pay the freight themselves rather than forcing the entire community to finance the dreams of the few. Properly directed and supported by their parents physically or intellectually gifted children with innate abilities can make it on their own. During the recent teacher union contracts in NYC, one of their big complaints was that the teachers in the suburbs (our teachers) make more money with smaller classroom loads. Since most of their unions will not allow their members to receive salary increases based on merit, possibly those special teachers who can continue to maintain high educational standards despite an austerity forced higher workload should be given salary increases outside of the union negotiated wage increases. I believe that if we continue to force austerity budgets, those members of our community who complain the most will put pressure upon the legislators to find a better way to finance the educational system. We all know for a fact that when the budgets are defeated, those citizens with the money and influence and special interests will force the school board to put it to a second vote. Lets force those same people who have that kind of influence to contact their legislators instead by voting no to every budget and if a second vote is needed, let’s all vote no again. We have the power. Let’s use it. Tender Thoughts Passing Through Memories of the Heart Editor, As members of the Warwick community, both Village and Town, I would respectfully ask that we all pause collectively to reflect on the threefold loss which we have recently experienced. The five and half month period beginning last August has seen the untimely and profoundly sad passing of three of our members – Mrs. Jane Held on August 13, 2005, Mrs. Alice “Bunny” Rough on January 21, 2006, and Mrs. Colly Leech, most recently, on January 28, 2006. I do believe that my humbly offered sentiments are representative of what a large number of our community are feeling. To say that Jane, Bunny and Colly were courageous, honest, faith-filled women is simply the beginning of the telling of their particular and unique life stories. They all shared an unshakeable commitment to giving of themselves in the service not only of their families, but by extension, they put their gifts of nurturing at the service of the community at large. Faced, as each was, with a health challenge, their inner faith, determination and values were galvanized like never before. Those who knew them well saw the struggle played out daily as they lived and labored in the face of uncertainty with abiding hope and faith. Generationally, I am one of them. Personally I have been seared in mind, soul and heart by their passing. My faith assures me that we will all see one another again in a new life. In the present, I take inspiration from their having lived mightily the promise, beauty and purpose of each of their days. In Helen Keller’s words – “What we once enjoyed and deeply loved we can never lose for all that we love deeply becomes a part of us.” Jane, Bunny and Colly are never further than the most tender thoughts that pass through the memories of the heart. And those who knew them have been added to immeasurably and forever by time spent together traveling the journey of life. KATHRYN PETRILLO-KLEIN JOSEPH STANAITIS Hilltop Lane continued from page 1 Lorraine Portelli presented a packet of resident surveys to Newhard and the Village Trustees detailing the problems with water pressure that each homeowner is experiencing. She and other residents present at the meeting voiced their frustration at having to take the individual pumps all those years ago that have since proven inadequate.The residents also maintain that the water tower is not large enough nor high enough to meet the water pressure needs of the homes it services. Portelli is against the option of individual booster pumps as a resolution to the water pressure problem. She points out that a vicious cycle is created – the individual pumps are generally inadequate; if the Village equipment fails to maintain pressure to the house pumps, or fails completely, then the house pumps burn out trying to maintain a certain water pressure with no water flowing into the system from the Village. She asked the Mayor to advise her on ways to explore any and all options that may be available to resolve this problem once and for all. She and the other residents of Hilltop Lane are looking for a long-term, permanent solution to this problem, not a simple band-aid fix. Hilltop Lane resident, Bob Rinker, told the Mayor and Village Board that he recently purchased and installed a new dishwasher that he has been unable to use as it requires a minimum of 20 pounds of pressure to operate. The water pressure in his home is less than 20 pounds. In a subsequent conversation a few days later, Rinker also expressed his concern regarding safety – he pointed out that the only fire hydrant servicing Hilltop Lane is at the bottom of the road; there is insufficient water pressure to put a hydrant at the top of Hilltop Lane. Newhard emphasized again that he believes it is the Village’s obligation to fix the problem. He plans to approach Senator Thomas Morahan during the next Legislative session in Albany to discuss this issue and investigate financial grant possibilities. He is awaiting the Engineer’s analysis and cost estimates and will present the best options, as recommended by the Engineer, to Senator Morahan and ask for his help. Portelli pledged her support and faith in the Mayor that he will do his best to help the residents of Hilltop Lane. She plans to write a letter to Morahan herself regarding this matter. At the close of the discussion, Newhard told the residents that he plans to have the Village Engineer, Michael Murphy, present his findings regarding the water pressure problem on Hilltop Lane at the next Village Board meeting on March 21st. He invited everyone back to hear the Engineer’s report and recommendations. WARWICK VALLEY DISPATCH, FEBRUARY 15, 2006 Schervier Pavilion Residents Celebrate the Chinese New Year According to the Chinese calendar, which predates our calendar, this is the year 4703, or as it is more commonly known, the “Year of the Dog.” And, according to Kelly Fedrizzi, senior recreational therapist at Schervier Pavilion Skilled Nursing Facility in Warwick, the Chinese holiday was also an opportunity to schedule one of many upcoming “theme” events for Schervier Pavilion residents. On Tues., Jan. 31, a group of residents, accompanied by recreational staff members, took a short trip to Marco Polo’s Secret, a popular Chinese restaurant at 25 Elm St. in the Village of Warwick. Each resident was invited to select any or all of their favorite dishes from the restaurant’s extensive menu. “This is wonderful,” said Schervier Pavilion resident Winston Williams. “I’m really enjoying this.” Although this luncheon and all outings are intended to be pleasant excursions away from daily routine, they have another important value. “The purpose of recreational therapy,” said Director of Recreation Kari Call, who is a certified therapy recreation specialist (CTRS), “is to restore, treat or rehabilitate in order to improve functioning and independence as well as reduce or eliminate the effects of illness or disability." A group of residents from Schervier Pavilion, posing with a Chinese calendar, recently celebrated the Chinese New Year with a luncheon at Marco Polo’s Secret, a Chinese restaurant in Warwick. Clockwise: Winston Williams, senior recreational therapist Kelly Fedrizzi, Bob Horton, Maryann Boching and Ann Losson. NYS Grant Gets New Lobby Furniture for Mt. Alverno Center The furniture at Mount Alverno Center, an adult residence and assisted living program located on the Warwick Campus of the Bon Secours Health Care System, was always comfortable. But since it’s been replaced, the residents are saying that they can now welcome visitors in style. The furniture is only the beginning of a recent face-lifting program for the facility made possible by a grant from the New York State Department of Health. The funding is part of the State's Quality Incentive Program (QUIP) to support the completion of capital improvements and enhancement of resident services in adult homes statewide. Additional plans for upgrading and improvements in the lobby area at Mount Alverno Center include painting, window dressing, wall artwork and even a flat screen Plasma TV. “We not only want our residents to be comfortable,” said Kathie Deak, Director of Mount Alverno. “We want them to feel at home. And everyone has told us that they love their new furniture.” 5 SACH Offers Free Blood Pressure Testing Think of it as a Valentine’s Day gift to the public. February is “American Heart Month,” and on Thurs., Feb. 9, Betty Zacharewicz, RN and Kathleen Nolin, RN, stationed against a background of red hearts, offered free blood pressure testing at the Warwick office of Provident Bank. The one-day program was jointly sponsored as a community service by Provident Bank and St. Anthony Community Hospital. According to the American Heart Association, cardiovascular diseases, including stroke, are our nation's No.1 killer. High blood pressure is a key factor and early detection and treatment is vital. The only way to discover if you have high blood pressure is to have your blood pressure checked periodically. Blood pressure is measured by a quick, painless test using a medical instrument called a sphygmomanometer. Both Zacharewicz and Nolin are retired Registered Nurses and to help combat heart disease, they offer blood pressure testing in the main lobby of St. Anthony Community Hospital on the third Friday of each month from 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. The service is free and no appointment is necessary. On Thurs., Feb. 9, Betty Zacharewicz, RN (left rear) and Kathleen Nolin, RN, stationed against a background of red hearts, offered free blood pressure testing for visitors and employees at the Warwick office of Provident Bank. Provident Bank employees Kristine Cuttino (left front), client service manager, and Carol Green, receptionist, took advantage of the opportunity. 6W$QWKRQ\&RPPXQLW\+RVSLWDO$X[LOLDU\ 7KH+HDUWEHDWRI6W$QWKRQ\&RPPXQLW\+RVSLWDO LQYLWHV\RXWR &HOHEUDWH Ã8WTdgSdkÄ ÃFZWEiWWf:WSdf?a`fZÄ ZLWKD FRPSOLPHQWDU\HYHQLQJRI 5ZaUa^SfWEiWWfFSef[`Y :LQH%HYHUDJHVZLOOEHVHUYHG )HEUXDU\ SPSP *UHHQEULDU5RRP K W LRQ HE \) IRUPDW E Q 93 KHUL 56 IRUIXUW b &DOO Kathie Deak, Director of Mount Alverno Center, looks on as residents Walter Rutkowski and Charlotte Lorenz enjoy a game of checkers at a game table which was part of the recent shipment of new lobby furniture.. 0W$OYHUQR&HQWHU :;(5;/65@*644<50;@/6:70;(3 46<5;(3=,956*,5;,9 :*/,9=0,97(=03065 )VU:LJV\YZ*OHYP[`/LHS[O:`Z[LT 6 WARWICK VALLEY DISPATCH, FEBRUARY 15, 2006 Congressional Candidate Speaks to Warwick Democratic Committee John Hall, Democratic candidate in New York's 19th Congressional District, met recently with the Town of Warwick Democratic Committee to discuss his candidacy for Congress in the 19th Congressional District. Hall has been campaigning around the District, John Hall discussing issues and mobilizing voters to unseat Sue Kelly, the Republican incumbent. Hall spoke to the committee about his plan to “rede- fine national security” in light of the mounting costs of an ill-defined war, and the recent scandals involving disaster preparedness, lobbying, and wiretapping. "It is time for a change from the politics in Washington. I will represent the interests of the people of the 19th District on issues of peace and diplomacy, national security, health care, the environment and the economy," noted Hall. Following his remarks, Hall took questions for nearly an hour from the many committee members and interested members of the public who attended. Hall has already received support from unions, politicians, and local committees around the district, and has scored highest in recent public debates. He is one of five declared candidates for the congressional race. He is a former County Legislator, School Board President, renowned musician, and environmental activist. His policy platform to 'Redefine National Security,' can be seen at www.johnhallforcongress.com. Wendy Basile Named New Milford Postmaster By Sandra Johnson On Fri., Jan. 27, retired Florida Postmaster, John “Jake” Harter, holds the bible for his youngest daughter, Wendy Basile, as she takes the Oath of Postmaster for New Milford. Swearing in ceremonies for the United States Postal Service, for newly appointed Postmasters, took place at the Thayer Hotel located at West Point Military Academy in West Point NY. It was a beautiful day where 81 Postmasters were officially sworn in, eight of which are from the area. Besides Wendy Basile, the other newly appointed postmasters are: Donna Bars Postmaster of Bellvale, NY; Sean O’Leary Postmaster of Florida, NY; Susan Wilk Postmaster of Chester, NY; Diane Picariello Postmaster of Circleville, NY; Lisa Marulanda Postmaster of Piermont, NY; Denise Madeera Postmaster of Westtown, NY; and Thomas Womble Postmaster of Theills, NY. Wendy Basile is sworn in by her father, John Harter. (Photo by Lori Augustyn) HATHA YOGA AT the Chosun Taekwondo Academy It Feels Good Village of Florida By Mayor Jim Pawliczek This article is my way of communicating with you, the residents of the Village of Florida, on a regular basis. Any opinions expressed are strictly my own. Recently one of the 7th grade students at S. S. Seward Institute, Thomas O’Daniels, had an editorial published in Teen Newsweek. As a result of the article, the United States Military Academy at West Point presented the school with 200 tickets for the Men’s Basketball game vs. Lehigh University at Christi Arena and invited the entire 7th and 8th grade student body to attend as well. Mr. Mark Stewart arranged for a bus to provide transportation to the game which was held last week on Saturday, February 11, 2006. A good time was had by all. This past Sunday is being called the “Blizzard of 06”. That’s hard to believe if you look at Main Street in Florida. All the snow was gone by the sidewalks, streets, and curbs before 9 AM Monday morning. Good job DPW! Florida School District Meeting The Board of Education of the Florida Union Free School District announces a regular meeting on Thurs., Feb. 16 at 7:30 p.m. at S.S. Seward Cafetorium. Presentation: Math Update – Hands-on – Dr. Baker. Florida Family Fun Fest to Select Citizen of the Year The Florida Family Fun Fest Committee is seeking nominations for the Florida Citizen of the Year, nominations for Youth Achievement Award and nominations for the Lifetime Achievement Award. Letters have been sent to civic organizations asking them to submit names and credentials of candidates for the honor. Nominations are also invited from individuals. All letters of nomination must document the reason the candidate is being nominated. The criterion for nomination is service to the community, either during the past year or over a longer period of time. The nominees must be, or have been in the past, a resident of Florida. For the purpose of the Award, Florida is the geographic area of the Florida Fire District. Nominations should be sent to the Selection Committee, Florida Family Fun Fest Committee, P.O. Box 505, Florida, New York 10921, no later than April 1, 2006. The winners will be honored at the Florida Family Fun Fest in August. WVCSD to Hold Work Session In the heart of Warwick Village with Patty Cook and Carol Hutchinson 845-986-2288 62 Main Street, Top Floor, Warwick NY 10990, www.chosuntkd.com Do you have a local news story you would like to report? Contact The Dispatch editorial offices at 986-2216, or email: [email protected] The Warwick Valley Central School District Board of Education will hold a Work Session on Mon., Feb. 27, 7:30 p.m. in the Community Room. The agenda includes a budget review on Instructional Programs, Central Services, Transportation, and Operations & Maintenance. WARWICK VALLEY DISPATCH, FEBRUARY 15, 2006 Middle School Students Donate Bingo Game to Mt. Alverno First it was a pop corn machine and now it’s Bingo! “They must think all we do is watch movies and play games,” laughed one senior resident. Residents at Mt. Alverno Center’s Adult Home and Assisted Living Program had always had an opportunity to enjoy their favorite movies. Early last year, to add to that enjoyment, the Warwick Valley Middle School Student Senate voted to donate a professional popcorn machine complete with 48 bags of popcorn for the Center’s Activities Room. This past holiday season, under the direction of teacher/advisor Michele Montgomery, the students again raised money by selling candy canes. Each year the funds are used to purchase a thoughtful gift or gifts for the residents of Mount Alverno Center. This time the students decided to purchase and donate an elaborate professional Bingo game. “We are again grateful to the members of the Warwick Valley Middle School Student Senate for this wonderful gift,” said Activities Coordinator Amy Steinburg. “Bingo is a favorite activity and our residents are thrilled with this new game.” Shortly after receiving the bingo equipment, staff members assembled the game and everyone, including the staff, greeted it with enthusiasm. Bingo has now become an even more popular weekly activity at Mount Alverno Center. 7 H.S. Juniors & Seniors are Eligible for Statewide According to Assemblywoman Annie Rabbitt, the New York State AmericanIrish Legislators Society is holding its seventh annual statewide college scholarship competition for high school juniors and seniors. The scholarships, to be used at an accredited New York State college, include a first place award of $1,500 and a second place award of $750. High school juniors and seniors who reside in New York State are eligible to compete for the scholarships by submitting a 1,000 word essay describing, “The Rise of the Celtic Tiger – Ireland’s Entry into the Technological Era.” Applicants also need to submit a nomination letter from a teacher or guidance counselor. “This scholarship program aims to provide students, regardless of their ethnic background, an opportunity to gain an appreciation of the rich contributions that Irish immigrants have made to our country,” said Rabbitt. “I encourage high school juniors and seniors in my district to apply for this wonderful opportunity.” Submissions must be postmarked by April 17, 2006 and sent to Scholarship Review Committee, American-Irish Legislators Society, Legislative Office Building - Room 648, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12248. For more information, call Assemblywoman Rabbitt’s office at (845) 291-3631. ‘Lunch & Learn’ Sessions on the New Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Program Orange County Executive Edward A. Diana announces “Lunch and Learn” sessions on the new Medicare Prescription Drug Program. The sessions will be held in the Legislative Chambers at the Orange County Government Center in Goshen. The program is open to all Orange County Residents, County Legislators and County employees. The program moderated by Mary Lou McCarville, Assistant Director, Orange County Office for Aging, will cover basic Activities assistant Sr. Rosamaria looks on as volunteer Charles Brown calls the numbers. Stem Cells Fulfill your body’s requirements for maintaining optimal health. You’ve probably heard about stem cells in the news recently. A lot of what you’ve heard is controversial, but one thing is clear – stem cells are a natural and essential part of the process to maintain and support optimal organ and tissue function. Stem cells can be thought of as “master cells” and are found in adult tissue. Adult stem cells are most abundantly found in bone marrow and are released into your bloodstream to travel throughout your body to be used where they are most needed. As you age, the number and quality of stem cells that circulate in your body gradually decrease, leaving your body more susceptible to injury and other age-related challenges. There has been a recent breakthrough in the discovery of a natural botanical extract that supports wellness by helping your body maintain healthy stem cell physiology, enhancing stem cell production by 20-30% information on Medicare Part D, New York State’s Elderly Pharmaceutical Insurance Coverage (EPIC) and the Social Security Administration’s Low Income Subsidy. 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In a remote village called Tierra Colorado Baja sits a small clinic, Primeros Pasos, in English this means ‘First Steps.’ This is a non-profit clinic, operating through volunteers, providing medical and dental treatment to the children of this Mayan Quiche community. There are approximately 4000 indigenous children requiring medical and dental attention in this village. Some of the children have a combination of health problems such as intestinal parasites, skin diseases, malnourishment, severe dental decay, heavy plaque and lack of proper hygiene is very common. Spinal subluxations, due to the stress of working the land and carrying large heavy bundles of wood, crops and hand made crafts on their heads and backs, are also common Approximately 30-40 children are bused in each day to be treated. The main focus of Primeros Pasos is to educate the children in proper hygiene as well as treating their immediate problems. The children are very friendly and when it comes to receiving health care they are excited and look foward to coming to this clinic. Along with the medical and dental care Quattrone and Moratto provided, at the end of every work day Francesca gave out children's clothes that were donated by local residents. A special thanks to all the families that donated clothing. Dr. JoAnn Quattrone and Dr. LuAnn Moratto travel together several times a year offering their professional services around the world. Volunteering provides an opportunity to genuinely connect with people of a different culture and understand their lifestyle. There is nothing more gratifying than to serve with compassion and an open heart. To go where very few doctors go , to give back to the people of the world, is to know we are truly blessed. Village to Village — Warwick 8th grader Francesca Bryson with her mother, Dr. JoAnn Quattrone with children of the Mayan Quiche community in Tierra Colorado Baja as they admire some of the clothing donated by local Warwick residents. Planning for 2nd Annual Taste of the Town By Carol Sapanaro St. Stephen’s 2nd Annual Taste of the Town is months away however, event Chairpersons Mary Juliano and Karen Pinkham have begun their prep work for this year’s fundraiser along with participating restaurateur, Michael DiMartino, Chef and Owner of Warwick’s Landmark Inn. In 2005, the event’s first year, Taste of the Town attracted nearly 1,800 patrons from around the county for tastings of food from local restaurants and raised over $10,000 for St. Stephen’s parish and school. “Last year’s event was very successful, more so than we anticipated. It took many months of planning and organizing to ensure people of all ages would have a good time – and they did. With one year behind us, we have a number of new ideas to make the 2006 Taste of the Town even better. We plan to include more tent space and more restaurants while organizing the tent space more effectively”, Mary Juliano commented. “We’re really just planning on a bigger and better event,” added Karen Pinkham. This year, the Taste of the Town will be held on Tuesday, May 16th at St. Stephen’s in Warwick. For interested advertisers, vendors or general information, please check St. Stephen’s website at www.ststephen-stedward.org. Or call 845-9877235 or 845-258-2600. Pictured L-R Karen Pinkham, St. Stephen’s; Michael DiMartino, Landmark Inn; Mary Juliano, St. Stephen’s. A Winter Exhibit An Eclectic Collection of Works by Selected Artists 40 Main Street Warwick, NY 10990 845-986-9500 www.portofcall.net • Unique Home Furnishings • Bedding • Tabletop • Gifts • Art Gallery • Frame Shop WARWICK VALLEY DISPATCH, FEBRUARY 15, 2006 Warwick Lions Club Successful with Holiday Collections 9 Broadway’s Most Unique Musical Comes to WVHS Get ready for the arrival of Broadway’s most unique musical! This March, the Warwick Valley High School Drama Club will present the Warwick premiere of the Tony Award-winning musical, ‘The Mystery of Edwin Drood’. Based on the unfinished novel by Charles Dickens, ‘Drood’ played over 600 performances on Broadway before transferring to London’s West End. “Drood” is a fun-filled audience participation musical. Upon their arrival, the audience will be transported back to Victorian-era England and to London’s Music Hall Royale. Once there, everyone will be treated to an energetic evening of wonderfully colorful characters and music, including the rousing “There You Are” and melodious “Moonfall.” Throughout the course of the evening, the Music Hall’s chairman, Mr. William Cartwright, will guide the audience through the clues found in the story of Edwin Drood. At its completion, it must be decided who killed ‘Drood.’ Will it be the Princess Puffer or Reverend Crisparkle? Perhaps it is one of the Landless twins, Rosa Bud or John Jasper? At each and every performance, the audience will choose the night’s detective and murderer, giving each performance a distinctively different ending! With 35 different possible endings, ‘Drood’ is sure to be an enjoyable evening for everyone “Drood” will be performed on Fri., March 17, at 8 p.m. and on Sat., March 18, at 1 p.m. and 8 p.m. Advance tickets may be ordered through the Drama Club’s box office by calling 987-3050, voicemail box #4100, beginning Mon., Feb. 27. Tickets are $8 general and $7 for children under ten and for senior citizens. Based on the turnout for the Drama Club’s previous productions, residents are urged to call the box office to order their tickets in advance. Warwick Lion Joseph Alston braves the cold to ring the bell for the Salvation Army. At its February 2nd meeting, Stuart Durland 1st Vice President of the Warwick Lions Club presented Russell Bartholomew, of the Salvation Army, with a check for $2,933.71. The money was collected outside the Warwick Shoprite and Akins Pharmacy during the holiday season. Members of the Warwick Lions Club and the Warwick Leo Club, a youth service organization sponsored by the Lions, stood outside both locations, ringing the holiday bell and successfully appealing to the generosity of Warwick’s residents. Mr. Bartholomew is the Director of the Salvation Army Hudson Valley West Service Extension Office. As an eleven year veteran of the Salvation Army, Mr. Bartholomew is now located at The Salvation Army Offices at 234 Van Ness Street in Newburgh. At the meeting, Mr. Bartholomew thanked the Lions and described the extensive and generally unpublicized work done by The Salvation Army in the Orange County area. For example, in the Orange County area the Salvation Army has spent more than $29,000 in the last year, including the distribution of 638 toys to needy children, 196 food baskets to needy families and 387 holiday turkeys to families that could not afford one. Mr. Bartholomew specifically thanked the Warwick Lions, acknowledging that since 1999, the Warwick Lions have collected more than $17,000 through their annual bell ringing drive during the holiday season. In closing, Mr. Bartholomew urged the Lions to help publicize the good work done throughout the nation by the Salvation Army. His sentiments were emphasized by several stories told by Lions of strangers, during the holiday collection, regaling them with heartfelt and personal stories of the Salvation Army’s generosity. The Warwick Lions Club wishes to thank Shoprite, Akins Pharmacy, and the Village of Warwick for hosting the Lions Salvation Army Kettle Campaign, and express their appreciation to all who gave. Call to Action for the Winslow Duck Derby If you are looking for a great way to raise money for your organization and help children and adults with special needs at the same time, we have your ticket! This “CALL TO ACTION” is to ask community organizations and businesses to sell duck tickets for $5 a piece for the Annual Duck Derby Fundraiser. Winslow Therapeutic Center, which is the beneficiary of the fundraiser, provides Therapeutic Horseback Riding for children and adults with special needs. Winslow makes this a community event by sharing 50 percent of an organization’s sales with that organization. So for each ticket sold, your business keeps $2.50. On Sun., May 21, beginning at 10 a.m., thousands of bright yellow Winslow Ducks will start their swim down Wawayanda Creek in Warwick for the 16th consecutive year. The first 10 ducks to cross the finish line will win great prizes for their “temporary” owners. First Prize this year is $1,000 followed by nine other great prizes! The Faux Duck Feast which is the kick off for the Duck Derby, will be held on the evening of Sat., May 20 to kick-off the Duck Derby. The Duck Derby has turned into an annual event and is popular among many families and businesses in Warwick. It is fun for the entire community, an opportunity to “adopt” your duck, and a great fund raising event for our local not-for-profits. For information contact, (845) 986-6686. Irish Singer/Songwriter Tommy Sands with Moya Sands Monday, February 20, 6:30-8 pm US Tour ’06 Folk Concert at the Bellvale Community 359 Gibson Hill Road Chester, NY 845-572-3400 $5 Suggested donation – children under 12 free. Refreshments provided. 10 WARWICK VALLEY DISPATCH, FEBRUARY 15, 2006 “The New York World” which had an ad from a board of trade in Pennsylvania to induce industry to come there by offering "free land, from local taxes and steaming coal, 90 cents a ton." • Felix Adler’s new diner is due for arrival sometime this week. Scott Webber SEVENTY YEARS AGO February 12, 1936 • The Warwick Auto Company is offering a new Oldsmobile with six cylinders for $665 and one with eight, $810. • Archibald Hare, local ice dealer, has filled both his ice houses here and at Sterling Forest. There are 1500 tons of 17-inch ice with snow on top in his houses on South Street and 3000 tons of 14-inch ice at Sterling Forest. He employs 35 men on Greenwood Lake. It took four teams of men to clear away the nine inches of snow to get at the ice. • George Monks has purchased a used school bus. He will remodel the bus and it will be refrigerated, making it into a first class motor store car. • At the Fortnightly Club meeting on Monday night Mrs. Hugh Russel Fraser gave a paper on the life of Queen Victoria; the Rev. Taber Knox told of the life of Oliver Cromwell while Miss Helen Van Ness told of the commercial uses of the X-ray. The meeting was held at the home of Misses Eleanor and Susan Ackerman. • Over 500 people, in parked cars on the west side of Greenwood lake opposite the Morningside Country Club, waited for hours, all in vain, to see the first mail rocket flight, all to have it postponed because of the zero degree weather. The rocket was supposed to travel 500 mph under the power of giant, gas powered, catapult explosions. It is seen as a possible revolutionized form of air travel, making it possible to reach Paris from New York in a few hours. Next try will be February 23. SIXTY YEARS AGO February 13, 1946 • Around the town: Main Street is getting a real face lift as Fred Shulman is making extensive alterations to the Triangle Building preparatory to locating his auto accessory store there. He is replacing the stucco front and inside removing the partitions of the old Rocco’s Barber Shop. He found an old 1892 copy of Free Music Every Saturday & Sunday Bistro Style Cafe Bakery and Wine Tasting 114 Little York Road, Warwick, NY tel. (845) 258-4858 • fax (845) 258-6055 • wvwinery.com • Charlie Sloat and Stanley Dolson are now partners in the operation of the Atlantic Service station at Galloway Road and South Street Extension. This intersection was the scene of an accident at noon on Thursday when a car driven by Mrs. Robert Hann collided with another in which Mrs. Benjamin Ashley and her sons, John and Averill, all of Bellvale, were riding. • Mrs. Eugene Wright represented the "Dispatch" at the New York Press Association Convention last Friday and Saturday at the Hotel Syracuse. • The Rev. M.F. Kuegele of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Little York, who recently underwent an operation, has returned to his home there and is making a good recovery. FORTY YEARS AGO February 16, 1966 • A group of Warwick Valley High School seniors have become winners of the New York State Regents Scholarships. They are Paul Haber Zettl, Frances Gasienica, Zoila Savale, Margaret Noonan, Joy Jones, Paul Early, Francis Sudol, and John Minturn. The alternatives are John Goodman, Gail Wheeler, and Edward Mullaly. • Donald Douglas, Administrative Assistant at St. Anthony’s Community Hospital, had a surprise party and birthday cake in the hospital cafeteria on Monday. The cake was made by Dietican Louis Spitzer. • The Sacred Heart Society of St. Stanislaus R.C. Church in Pine Island held their installation dinner. Those installed included John A. Hucko, president; Theodore S. Purta, first vice president; Mrs. Helen Gurda, second vice president; Sylvester J. Krasniewicz, financial secretary; and Catherine Kras, secretarytreasurer. • Entertainment was provided by the Pine Island Rockettes led by dance instructor Richard Labanowski. The Rockettes included Frances Bogdanski, Carol Mudrick, Carol LaPlace, Bonnie Gerczak, Kathie Zovistoski, Janet Bogdanski, Trudy Akack, Christine Kilber, Doris Bogdanski, and Florence Bogdanski. • Frank Sudol won an oratorical contest of the Knights of Columbus, Warwick Valley Council No. 4942, winning a $25 savings bond presented by Grand Knight William Wendel. The runner up was John Goodman. APPLE VALLEY DENTISTRY Eugene A. Tomosivitch, D.D.S Leonard G. Episcopio, D.D.S • Cosmetic Dentistry: Bonding, Veneers, Esthetic Fillings, Bleaching Debt Relief Agent Elder Law Wills & Trusts Real Estate No Charge For Consultation Admitted in New York & New Jersey 651-2500 62 N. Main Street Florida, N.Y. • Restoration of Dental Implants • Full Line of Esthetic Partial Dentures with No Visible Clasps • Services Include Root Canals, Crowns, Bridges • Nitrous Oxide Sedation • Emergencies & New Patients Welcome • Most Insurance Plans Accepted 31 Oakland Avenue, Warwick, NY 845-986-2929 TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO February 11, 1981 • Greenwood Lake School Board President David Sheehan announced that School Superintendent Ray Cole will be retiring at the end of the 1983-84 school year. Sheehan also announced that he will not seek reelection for another term on the Board in May. Trustees Jane Settanni and Harold Ricsch will be running again. • John Mattinson of New Milford has been appointed Postmaster of Warwick. He has been serving recently in the Spring Valley and Monroe Post Offices. Marion Scott, who has been serving as Officerin-Charge in Warwick, will return to her job as Postmaster in Westtown. • Isabelle and Anthony Skutnik Jr. of Pine Island celebrated their 45th wedding anniversary with a dinner at LaNeve’s Resturant in Goshen. They were married on February 9, 1936 at St. Stanislaus Church by the Rt. Rev. John S. Felczak. • Andrew and Mary Kocot Weslowski were guests at a dinner honoring their 50th wedding anniversary. They were married February 1, 1930 by the Rev. Ignatius Bialdyga at St. Joseph’s R. C. Church. A group of Whoop-De-Doo Dancers along with a vocal by Laurie Ann Kocot provided the entertainment at the celebration. TWELVE YEARS AGO February 16, 1994 • Inspite of the bad weather, the Polish Heritage Club of Goshen had its annual installation dinner on January 9 at the Pine Island CYO. The officers included Charley Krzyzczuk, president; John Cieslewicz, vice president; Mary Cunningham, treasurer; Margaret Korycki, secretary; Eileen Rudinski, sergeant-at-arms; and Father Joachim Olendzki, chaplain. • After a two hour public hearing by the Florida Planning Board on February 9, the Board kept open the hearing on the application of Gary Kleveno and his wife to subdivide his Route 17A property to allow them to sell their business, Gary’s Auto Body Shop, and retain the dwelling behind it. • Christina Peck, daughter of Rod and Eileen, has been named to the Dean’s List at Penn State University. She is a sophomore, majoring in education and a 1992 graduate of Warwick Valley High School. • Millie Rivera was given a life time membership by the Pine Island PTA. She and her husband, Luis, have three children; Kathy, Alex and Nick. Irena Ihnachack is the PTA president. WARWICK VALLEY DISPATCH, FEBRUARY 15, 2006 St. Stephen - St. Edward School 2nd Quarter Honor Roll Grade 5 HIGH HONORS Michael DiMartino Daniel McGill HONORS Emma Bodeker Jackson Espel Rachelle Garneau Meghan Kerr Nicole Lyding Cassidy McManus Sydney Mitchell Victoria O'Oconnor Kevin Polman Gina Rosen Christen Serritello Annie Walker Conor Ward 6th Grade 7th Grade 8th Grade HIGH HONORS Elizabeth Donovan Michelle Gulfo Karina Magee HIGH HONORS Matt Gutjahr Erin Held Victoria Mariconti Suzanne McShane Dan Podeszwa HIGH HONORS Jamie Hall Bryan Kelly Cole Santangelo Stephanie Serritello Andrew Shanahan HONORS Meagan Brady Sophia Cockerham Emily DiMartino Katherine Dowling Matt Juliano Jillian Knowles Stephen Phipps Nick Rafael HONORS Catrina Clarke John Ertel Dana Kempinger Keara Quinn Shanon Sansone Angela Skouloudis HONORS Ashley Annicaro Michael Connolly David Polman Angela Seccafico Victoria Zdrojeski OBITUARIES FRANCES E. SODRICK Frances E. Sodrick of Pine Island, a lifetime area resident entered into rest on Sun., Feb. 12, 2006 in Campbell Hall Rehabilitation Center. The daughter of the late Jessie and Pauline Gailie VanSickle, She was born on August 29, 1919 in Pine Island NY in the old family farmhouse. In November of 1937 Frances married Michael Sodrick of PA and they had 2 children. In 1942 a daughter Judith Sodrick Connolly was born and in 1948 a son Robert Sodrick was born. Frances also has 5 grandchildren. Frances was Historian of Pine Island having been appointed that position in 1983, a member of the Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Council of Orange County, Past president of the Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Foundation Board, member of the Orange County Vegetable Growers Assn., President of the Drowned Lands Historical Society, and was New York State Woman of Distinction for 1998. Frances was also involved in many other organizations in which she always strived to help others and to better the community in which she lived. Visitation was held on Tues., Feb. 14. A funeral mass will be held today, Wed., Feb. 15, at 11am at St. Stanislaus R.C. Church Pine Island, NY. Interment will be in St. Stephens Cemetery Warwick, NY. Memorial Contributions may be made to Alcohol and Drug Abuse Council of Orange County 218 Main St. Goshen, NY 10924 or to Drowned Lands Historical Society C/O Robert Sodrick 8 Euclid Ave., Middletown NY 10940 Rev. Joaquim Olendzki will officiate. To send a condolence online, or for directions please go to www.purtafuneralhome.com. ANGELA CASCIOTTA Angela Casciotta, of Warwick, died on Thurs., Feb. 9, 2006 at Schervier Pavilion. She was 81. Born on August 26, 1924 in Sicily, Italy, She was the daughter of Giuseppe and Providenza Augello. She was married to the late Anthony Casciotta. Mrs. Casciotta was a seamstress with ILGWU #057 in New York City. She is survived by her son, Nicholas Casciotta and his wife Michelle of Warwick; three sisters: Nellie Favuzza, Maria Gianetto and Giovanna De Stefano. Graveside services were held on Fri., Feb. 10, at Long Island National Cemetery. A memorial mass will be scheduled at a later date. CLARA PITTMAN Clara Pittman, a long time resident of Warwick, NY, went home to be with the Lord on Thurs., Feb. 9, 2006. She was 85. The daughter of the late Aaron Pittman and Lucy Gertrude Graham, she was born April 21, 1920 in Proctorville, NC. She was a retired seamstress and a member of the New Life Worship Center, Inc. in Chester, NY. She was predeceased by her sisters: Lucy Grey Parker and Helen Ford. She is survived by her three daughters: Ann Pittman of Wurtsboro, NY, Carolyn Jackson of San Leandro, CA, and Jacquelyn Hicks of Warwick, NY; nine grandchildren: Vicki, Vincent, Maritha, Gordon, Ronald, Donald, Terrell, Dwayne and Melissa; eight great-grandchildren; a niece, Trudy Buck; a nephew, Donald Parker; a host of cousins and other relatives and many caring friends, both old and new. She was a loving mother, sister, grandmother and friend. Her witty sense of humor and her ablitity to make beautiful creations with her hands is what we all remember. Visitation and funeral services were held Tues., Feb. 14, at the funeral home, with Apostle Donald Rudolph, Jr. officiating. Interment followed at Warwick Cemetery. ROSE M. SCLAFANI Rose M. Sclafani, of Warwick, (formerly Freehold, NJ), died on Sat. Feb. 11, 2006 at Schervier Pavilion. She was 90 years old. Born on October 6, 1915 in New York City, she was the daughter of Joseph and Michelina Zanga Shellato. She was married to the late Sebastian (Buster) Sclafani. Mrs. Sclafani was a seamstress with Mary Dee’s in Bergenfield, NJ. She is survived by her daughter, Michele Markowski of Warwick; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by a daughter, Dominique, a brother, Sal Shellato and a sister, Val Cosolito. Visitation was held Mon., Feb. 13. A Mass of Christian Burial took place on Tues., Feb. 14, at St. Stephens RC Church, Warwick. Interment followed at St. Raymonds Cemetery, Bronx. 11 Local Residents on SUNY-Oneonta Dean’s List The following students were named to the Dean's List at SUNY-Oneonta for the fall 2005 semester: Jonathan Flores of Florida; Pine Island resident, Elaine Ruxton; and Warwick residents, Kelsey Frawley and Meghan Smith. Lees Named to Dean’s List at Western New England College Robert Lees of Warwick has been named to the Dean’s List at Western New England College for the fall semester of 2005. Lees is a junior majoring in Psychology at the College. Lauren Ciriac on Dean’s List Lauren Ciriac of Warwick, a sophomore SociologyAnthropology major at Elizabethtown College, was named to the Dean’s List for the fall 2005 semester. Local Students Named to SUNY New Paltz Dean’s List The following students, all from Warwick, were named to SUNY New Paltz Dean’s list for the fall 2005 semester: Junior Jennifer Bird, majoring in Adolescence Education: Biology; Sophomore Leyna Brokunier, majoring in Psychology; Sophomore Kaitlyn Hubert, majoring in Marketing; Senior Laura Kohlberger, majoring in Mathematics; Senior Megan Kritikos, majoring in Visual Arts; Senior Cara Lynch, majoring in Communication Disorders and Spanish; Junior Vanessa Moschetto, majoring in Psychology; Senior Alissa Ruggiero, majoring in Childhood 1-6/Geography; Junior Mary Sardo, majoring Financial Aid Workshop Available to SUNY Students Orange County Community College will offer a financial aid workshop at 6 p.m. on Feb. 22 for college-bound students in the Student Success Center in the College Commons on the Middletown campus at 115 South Street. This free workshop, which is open to both students of SUNY Orange and to the public, will assist students in filling out financial aid forms. The workshop will begin promptly at the times stated, since they may run up to two hours, depending on the number attending. Attendees must bring photocopies of their or their parents' 2005 income tax returns, W-2 forms, and any other taxed or untaxed income information. For more information, call (845) 341-4190. Warwick Valley Gardeners to Discuss Shrubs The next meeting of the Warwick Valley Gardeners will take place on Tues, Feb. 21, at 7:30 at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church on Kings Highway. It is all about "SHRUBS’" with a guest lecturer Caroline Dewilde. Caroline Dewilde is the former Director of the School of Professional Horticulture at the New York BOTANICAL GARDENS. Caroline will discuss flowering shrubs that can be integrate into mixed borders and perennial garden design. The discussion will include ornamental attributes, growing recommendations and attractive design combinations. Plan to take notes and ask questions on this interesting topic. Do you have a local news story you would like to report? Contact The Dispatch editorial 12 WARWICK VALLEY DISPATCH, FEBRUARY 15, 2006 SAVE ON GAS A giant breakthrough solution to the high cost of gasoline! Endorsed by Johnny Ruthford, 3 time winner of the Indy 500. Documented and proven Results. Up-and-Coming Country Music Star Visits Seely & Durland John W. Stone, a country music singer, recently visited Seely & Durland and sang his newest song, "Feel the Pain" (to be released next spring) for the Durland staff. John’s new song is dedicated to the military serving our country all over the world. When Tammy Artusa, Customer Service Agent Supervisor with Seely & Durland, attended ASCnet’s 20th Annual Technology, Education and Networking Conference in Nashville, TN, she and her husband, Peter Artusa, a Warwick police officer, met John. Soon after, when John came to NYC for the Country Music Awards, Peter arranged for him to meet the detour when at 17, John enlisted in the United States Army. As soon as he graduated from high school, he went straight to boot camp. His tour of duty led him to Desert Shield and Desert Storm where he served eight years as a Gunner on an M-1 Tank. He was labeled a "top gun." He released his debut album on Tootsie’s Records in October 2004 (MEET JOHN STONE). He’s proven himself as a world-class songwriter with the success of his first self-penned single "Shame On Me." 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Call Pat @ 986-6918 Cheerleading Registration $95 for one, $180 for Two, $260 for three people or more / More info. Call Diane @ 987-2417 Bring a Copy of Birth Certificate to Registration Registration forms available after Feb. 25th at Valley Promotions, 314 Rt. 94 South. Registrations received after Feb. 25th will be subject to a $25 per player late fee. John Stone (left, holding the guitar), Tammy Artusa of Seely & Durland, and Calane Colley – rhythm guitarist and back up vocals. Orange County Choppers, as John is a huge fan. When he visited, Orange County, he stopped by Seely & Durland and gave them a preview of his new song. John Stone grew up in Dogtown, a small town in northern Alabama. He is named after his grandfather and grew up in a modest home environment surrounded by folks he describes as "just good people." John picked up the guitar when he was six and as time progressed, he learned to play the bass, drums, harmonica and piano. John’s musical ambitions met with a Craig Morgan and Gretchen Wilson). He’s appeared and shared the stage with legends like John Anderson, Mark Chesnutt and T. Graham Brown. He was the celebrity judge at the 2005 B95 Country Showdown. He made a cameo appearance on the "Today Show" with Katie Couric, performed at six presidential campaigns for President George W. Bush last fall, and he made a special appearance in Tim McGraw’s NFL halftime highlights segment taped for Monday Night Football (by NFL Films). John’s web site is www.JohnWStone.com. Greenwood Lake Couple Invents Board Game Edgar and Laura Agostini of Greenwood Lake invented a specially designed multiplayer board game called "The Mother Ship." The object of the space-theme game of strategy is to be the first player to get four game pieces around the board and into a designated ‘yellow zone’ where ‘Mother Ship’ will be built to rule the galaxy. As with the earth and other planets, the game is circular in shape. Each player receives four game pieces of a particular color. The highest number of the roll of the dice determines who goes first and that individual selects a number between one and six which is used throughout the game as the goal for each player to roll in order to start their advance towards the ‘Mother Ship.’ "The Mother Ship" is not only fun and requires a certain strategy, it is a game which does not have so many game pieces that one might misplace, drop or lose one, rendering the game useless for future play. Do you have a local news story or event you would like to report? Contact The Dispatch editorial offices at 986-2216, or email: [email protected] WARWICK VALLEY DISPATCH, FEBRUARY 15, 2006 Murphy Joins Sports Fitness & Fun as Fitness Director Jennifer Murphy has joined Sports Fitness & Fun as the club’s Fitness Director. In this position, she is responsible for Personal Training, new and existing member support, exercise and cardio equipment and fitness programs and classes. Jennifer and her staff recently implemented a new youth fitness program called "KidsFit." This program offers a mixture of gymnastics and health club exercises to children ages 8 – 12. "KidsFit" meets on Mondays and Wednesdays from 5 – 6 p.m. "We welcome Jennifer to Sports Fitness & Fun," stated Roberta Kruse. "Jennifer’s background and experience will make her a valuable member of our team. Our clients are excited about "KidsFit," because physical fitness plays a key role in the health and wellness of our children." Jennifer Murphy is certified by AFAA (Aerobics and Fitness Association of America) as a Personal Trainer and group fitness instructor. Additionally, she is certified by the Pilates Institute of America as a Pilates instructor and trainer. Before joining SF&F, Jennifer headed a fitness facility in Pennsylvania, and was employed in Manhattan as a personal trainer and group fitness instructor. Jennifer Murphy 13 Renovations • Remodeling • Additions • Kitchens • Baths There’s Nothing We Don’t Do Serving Warwick Since 1985 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Panco Oil Co. has been a family tradition since 1907, supplying Warwick’s energy needs for almost thirty years. With four locations in Orange County, we’re always nearby to answer your call - any season, any day, any hour. At Panco your comfort is our business. Want to Join the Track and Field Champions of Warwick Valley? By Mike Potter The Warwick Valley Boys’ Track and Field team is calling all athletes grades 7-12 to join this year’s chase for another State Title. If you want to be a champion, you must join a championship program that boasts 56 AllAmericans, 45 State Champions, 26 Sectional Team Championships and 21 Orange County League Team Titles! Last year’s team, at the Modified level, finished with 115 hard working and dedicated athletes who wanted to dream big and be great. The Varsity program is the most successful athletic program in Warwick School History, and one of the most storied programs in New York State. Last year’s Varsity squad had 110 boys finish their season and received a Varsity letter. Track and Field is a sport for everyone and there is no sitting the bench or "being cut". This years Varsity Schedule is filled with exciting venues to seek the best competition in the United States and trips are planned for Staten Island, Philadelphia, North Carolina, and even as far away as California. Varsity practice for boys grades 9-12 will start on March 6 at 2:41pm in the High School Auditorium and Modified boys grades 7-8 will begin on Monday March 13 at 2:45pm in the Middle School Gymnasium. Any questions can be answered by Coach Potter in the Middle School Physical Education office. Big Scores for Women’s Recreational Soccer The following are the scores for the Orange County Soccer League for Women's Recreational Soccer in Washingtonville: On Fri., Feb. 10 Callahan & Nannini of Blooming Grove beat Halligan's Public House of Warwick, 5 – 1. At half time Halligan's Public House was down 2 - 0 and responded with a quick goal in the second half by Jen Disy. Halligan's was excited to be back in the game, but ran out of fuel with no subs and an injury to one of their players and lost 5 - 1. Sarah Franklin and Melissa Nicks played excellent defense for Halligan's. Callahan & Nannini goals were scored by Stefanie Bliss, Courtney Pagliaro, Noreen Nannini, Victoria Fleming, and Gina Dudgeon. Sweet Thoughts from Washingtonville defeated Keltic House from Fishkill, 9 – 1. Sweet Thoughts’ goals were scored by Beth Van Pelt and Cathy Thompson with four goals each and Jennifer Davis added one. Beth Frey and Julie Shappy played an excellent game in goal. Keltic House earned a goal in the second half which was scored by Jessie Nelson off an assist from Rachel Boccard. Heather Gilbert and Marie Cassels took many shots against the Sweet Thoughts team goalies. Heather Lodini, Jessie Nelson, and Michelle Steingart shared time in goal for Keltic House against an aggressive Sweet Thoughts team. Schlesinger's, located in New Windsor beat the Cutting Edge, located in Montgomery, 6 – 1. Schlesinger's defeated Cutting Edge 6-1. Schlesinger's struck early, scoring in the first minute of the game and continued to dominate the field. Cutting Edge tried to keep up and had many shots on goal, but was only able to connect with one of them scored by Lisa Auty who played strong offensively. Warwick’s Optimized-Energy outdid Florida’s The Copper Bottom, 5 – 1. It was a good match up as usual against Optimized-Energy, who played the ball well. The Copper Bottom team is a well balanced team with all strong players and is more accustomed to playing outdoors. They have some new talented players on the team and are adjusting to everyone's style of play. Newcomer, Kim Wojehowski, scored the only goal for The Copper Bottom in the end of the first half. As the season progresses, The Copper Bottom team foresees making some amazing things happen. Laura Farley scored three goals for the Optimized-Energy team. Andrea DeCastro and Melinda McDonald each added a goal to bring their team to a 5-1 victory over The Copper Bottom team. As always, Melinda McDonald and Andrea DeCastro both did an excellent job as goalkeeper. Results from earlier this season: Optimized-Energy, located in Warwick, beat Keltic House, located in Fishkill, 4 – 3. Marie Cassels scored two goals and Jessica Eichele scored one goal for Keltic House. Erika Bautz, Laura Farley and Andrea DeCastro all scored goals for Optimized-Engery. Melinda McDonald and Andrea DeCastro did an excellent job in goal. Nannini & Callahan from Blooming Grove defeated Cutting Edge from Montgomery, 8 – 0 in the season opener on Fri., Jan, 20. Raja Abdulrahim played strong defense and Gina Migliore worked hard at midfield for Cutting Edge, but it wasn't enough to stop Nannini & Callahan's experienced team. Cutting Edge welcomes newcomer Kimberly Hall to the league. Victoria Fleming, Gina Dudgeon, Leah Canton, Stefanie Bliss & Noreen Nannini all scored goals for Nannini & Callahan. Sweet Thoughts from Washingtonville beat Halligan's Public House from Warwick, 9 – 2. Cathy Thompson and Jennifer Davis had three goals each, Beth Van Pelt had two goals and Lisa Antona (subbed in from Cutting Edge) had one goal for Sweet Thoughts. A good game was played by all. The Copper Bottom, located in Florida, tied Schlesinger's, located in New Windsor, 3 – 3. Schlesinger’s took an early lead, but The Copper Bottom fought back to tie the score and eventually take a lead. Susan Waddell, from Schlesinger’s, scored the game tieing goal (two totals for the game) with only minutes remaining, Hope Buck scored one goal. Orance County Civil Service Opportunity Civil Service Examination(s) is scheduled for Saturday, 04/08/2006 for the following title(s): 62441 CORRECTION OFFICER – OC 6114 ACCOUNT CLERK/ACCOUNT CLERK TYPIST – OC Applications must be received no later than 03/1/2006 For applications and further information send a legal size, stamped, self-addressed envelope to: Orange County Department of Personnel County Government Center Goshen, New York 10924 Please mention the number and title of the examination(s) you are interested in. Exam information is also available on our website: www.orangecountygov.com/civilservice. 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Lilian Hosking of Edmonton had only one birthday wish – to run her hands through the hair of Oilers forward Ryan Smith. Never one to deny a fan, Smith surprised Hosking on her birthday in December of 2005 at her assisted living home with a cake, an autographed No. 101 Oilers jersey and two brownies shaped like hockey pucks – and yes, he let Hosking run her fingers through his hair. Sports enthusiasts in the United States consider themselves to be the most committed fans in the world. But don’t say that in Saudi Arabia. At the end of 2005, in anticipation of soccer’s World Cup in the summer of 2006, Saudi Arabia’s Education Ministry announced the postponement of all exams during Cup play. The ministry said it did not want to ruin the students’ enjoyment of the tournament, while also expressing concern that their grades might suffer from spending too much time in front of the TV. I bet you didn’t know...that being an independent agent means we can get the best coverage and best price from a number of top Insurance companies...Stop in or call and see for yourself. John W. Sanford & Son, Inc. 68 Main St • Warwick • 986-2211 14 WARWICK VALLEY DISPATCH, FEBRUARY 15, 2006 LEGAL NOTICES Call 986-2216 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: BELLA 35 REALTY, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 04/22/04. Office location: Orange County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC, 70 Clinton Street, Montgomery, New York 12549. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. 1-11-t6 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: ALPINE AIR HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 01/23/06. Office location: Orange County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC, 126 Evan Road, Warwick, New York 10990. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. 2-1-t6 Notice of Formation of BOWLER’S EDGE, LLC, a domestic Limited Liability Company (LLC). Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of NY on 12/23/05. New York office location. ORANGE COUNTY; the Secretary of State is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. The Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC served upon him/her to the LLC, P.O. Box 143, Chester, New York 10918. Purpose: to engage in any lawful act or activity. 2-1-t6 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: 3 CHERNOBYLL, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 11/22/05. Office location: Orange County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC, One Shiney Court, Monroe, New York 10950. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. 2-8-t6 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Town Board of the Town of Warwick will hold a public hearing on Thursday, February 23, at 7:30 p.m. at the Town Hall, 132 Kings Highway, Town of Warwick, New York for the consideration of creating a back-up drainage district for the Moore Subdivision located on Little York Road and identified as a portion of Town of Warwick tax map parcel Section 12 Block 5 Lot 5.322. All interested persons will be given the opportunity to be heard. The petition and drainage district map are available for inspection at the Town clerk’s Office. DATED: February 15, 2006 BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF WARWICK Marjorie L. Quackenbush Town Clerk 2-15-t1 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Town Board of the Town of Warwick will hold a public hearing on Thursday, February 23, at 7:30 p.m. at the Town Hall, 132 Kings Highway, Town of Warwick, New York for consideration of authorizing an exemption under Section 466-F Real Property Tax Law for partial exemption of property tax for Volunteer Fire Fighters and Ambulance Workers. All interested persons will be given the opportunity to be heard. DATED: February 15, 2006 BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF WARWICK Marjorie L. Quackenbush Town Clerk 2-15-t1 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that sealed proposals will be received by the Town Clerk at the Town Clerk’s Office, 132 Kings Highway, Town of Warwick, Orange County, New York until 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 22, 2006, at which time they will be publicly opened upon the following purchase to be made by the Town of Warwick to wit: LEEBOY MODEL 1000D PAVER, TRACK Information for bidders, including specifications and bid forms may be obtained from the Town Clerk, 132 Kings Highway, Town of Warwick, Orange County, New York between the hours of 8:30 a.m. until 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. No proposal may be withdrawn for 45 days after the actual date of the opening thereof and the Board reserves the right to waive informalities in, or to reject any or all bids. Said bids shall be subject to all the provisions of Article 5A of the General Municipal Law. Dated: February 15, 2006 BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF WARWICK Marjorie L. Quackenbush Town Clerk 2-15-t1 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE the Board of Trustees of the Village of Warwick will hold a public hearing on Monday, March 6, 2006 at Village Hall, 77 Main Street, Warwick, NY, at 7:30 pm or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard to consider amending the Village Code Chapter 55 entitled Burning, Open, to provide for regulations on Outdoor Furnaces. A copy of the proposed local law is available in the clerk’s office. Anyone interested in the subject of the above public hearing will be given an opportunity to be heard at the above time and place. Persons may appear in person or by agent. All written communications must be received prior to the public hearing. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES VILLAGE OF WARWICK, NEW YORK Jacque Mongelli, Village Clerk 2-15-t1 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE the Board of Trustees of the Village of Warwick will hold a public hearing on Monday, March 6, 2006 at Village Hall, 77 Main Street, Warwick, NY at 7:30 pm or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard to consider amending the Village Code Chapter 141 entitled Water to provide regulations for Control of Backflow and Cross-Connections. A copy of the proposed local law is available in the clerk’s office. Anyone interested in the subject of the above public hearing will be given an opportunity to be heard at the above time and place. Persons may appear in person or by agent. All written communications must be received prior to the public hearing. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES VILLAGE OF WARWICK, NEW YORK Jacque Mongelli, Village Clerk 2-15-t1 LEGAL NOTICE TO BIDDERS The Florida Fire District, P.O. Box 95, Florida, New York 10921, will receive sealed bids for the construction of two new additions to their existing Fire Station at 19 South Main Street, in the Village of Florida, County of Orange, New York. This project entails the construction of two new additions to their existing Fire Station at 19 South Main Street, in the Village of Florida, Orange County, New York including General Construction, Plumbing, Sprinkler, H.V.A.C. and Electric and other incidental improvements in connection therewith. The work shall be performed under four (4) separate Prime Contracts as follows: 1. Contract No. 1 – General Construction. 2. Contract No. 2 – Heating, Ventilating & Air Conditioning. 3. Contract No. 3 – Plumbing/Sprinkler System 4. Contract No. 4 – Electrical BIDDING DOCUMENTS: 1. Interested contractors are to call or write to the Architect’s office to request copies of the bidding documents so documents can be printed and available for pick up starting on February 15, 2006 at 9:00 a.m. 2. Starting on February 15, 2006, Contractors may obtain Bidding Documents upon posting a *refundable deposit of $100.00 per set of plans and specifications. Contractors may obtain bidding documents from Habig & Cirillo Architects, P.C. at 6 Courtland Street, Middletown, New York 10940; telephone number (845) 344 – 1800. All checks will be made payable to the Florida Fire District. Only full sets of drawings and specifications will be issued. No partial sets will be given out. Bidders desiring plans and specifications by mail shall enclose a SEPARATE CHECK for $25.00 for shipping and handling. * Only bidders submitting bids and returning documents in good condition will have their deposit refunded. 3. Bids will be received until 8:00 PM, March 7, 2006, at the Florida Fire Station, 19 South Main Street, Florida New York, 10921, and then at that place, date, and time, publicly opened and read aloud. There will be no bid extension. No Bill shall be withdrawn for a period of 65 days subsequent to the opening of Bids without the consent of the Florida Fire District. Each Bid must be submitted in a sealed envelope bearing on the outside, the name of the bidder, his/her address and the name of the project for which the bid is submitted. If forwarded by mail, the sealed envelope containing the bid must be enclosed in another envelope addressed as specified in the Bid form. The Florida Fire District reserves the right to reject any and all bids or to waive any formalities in the bidding. 4. All bidders shall submit with their quotations, acceptable Bid Security in the amount of five percent (5%) of their Bid. (Bid Bond or certified check). Should the Successful bidder withdraw his bid or fail to execute the Contract, the 5% shall be forfeited as liquidated damages. 5. Bidder is to observe requirements of N.Y.S. General Municipal Law Section 103d, as to conditions of employment to be observed The work shall be subject to prevailing wage rates established by the New York State Department of Labor. Contracts for work under this project shall obligate Contractor and subcontractors to observe all requirements to conditions of employment and prevailing wage rates to be paid under each Contract in accordance with applicable section of Article 8 (Sections 220-223) of New York State Labor Law. A copy of the current rates will be available for review at the Architect’s office and the Florida Village Hall, 33 South Main Street, Florida, New York, between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM beginning February 15, 2006. 6. The award of bid pursuant to this notice is subject to appropriation of funds for this purpose in accordance with the applicable provisions of law. All bids must continued on page 15 CLASSIFIEDS Call 986-2216 • Deadline 12 Noon Fridays For Rent Wanted Help Wanted ROOM FOR RENT Spacious two bedroom apartment for rent. Bonus room can be used for an office or third bedroom. Ample closet space. Near Bus stop, ideal for commuter. Free off-street parking, heat, hot water, and garbage removal. Small pet OK. Call 783 – 9387 anytime or 986 – 2216 Monday thru Friday 9 am – 5 pm 2-15-t1 CARS, TRUCKS, METALS – Need auto parts? Call Specht’s 986-1052. Reg. dlr. 7092957. 12-4-tfn MARKET MANAGER WANTED Market Manager for Warwick Valley Farmers Market May 21st – October 29th 2006. Seeking a community oriented individual with people and organizational skills plus a familiarity with agricultural products. This is a paid position. Computer literacy preferred. Send resume to:Warwick Valley Farmers Market, PO Box 836, Warwick, NY, 10990 or call (845) 987-9990. Leave message. 2-15-t2 Recycle Reduce Reuse FLORIDA Village Realty of Orange County 62 N. Main Street, Florida, NY 10991 845-651-4466, Fax: 845-651-4536 Stately older home, well maintained, hardwood floors, enclosed sun porch, three bedrooms and two bathrooms. New windows, furnace and siding. $284,500 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.villreal.com WARWICK VALLEY DISPATCH, FEBRUARY 15, 2006 15 To submit your Local Brief, email us at [email protected] TUESDAYS YA Discovery – at the Florida Public Libarary on Tuesday evenings at 6:30 pm for young adults in grades 6 through 12. On Feb. 14 and 21, view a favorite anime movie by director Hayao Miyazaki. Popcorn and Soda provided! Please call 651-7659 to register. WEDNESDAYS Chess for Kids – at the Florida Public Library, Wednesdays at 3:30 through March 8, 2006. Children grades 1 and up may register to learn chess with expert and library volunteer Ed Dubin. Call 651-7659. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15 Calligraphy Class for Adults – at the Florida Library on Wed., Feb. 15. Learn basic calligraphy and create a project. Space is limited. To register call 651-7659. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16 Defensive Driving Class – sponsored by Empire Safety Council on Thurs., Feb. 16, 5 – 10 p.m., American Legion (side door) on Forester Ave in Warwick. Cost: $39. For more information, call 469-9482. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17 SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18 Warwick Film Group Screening – on Friday, Feb 17, the Warwick Film Group will screen the Italian film "Caterina in the Big City" and on Saturday, Feb 18, it will screen "Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit" for a general audience ($5 donation for adults; $3 for children; $1 for hot cocoa, brownies, or popcorn). Showtimes are 7 PM at Warwick Valley Community Center, 11 Hamilton Ave. Info at 477-8920. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17 SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18 SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 19 Annual Winter Carnival - at Breezy Point Inn, 620 Jersey Ave./Rte. 210 in Greenwood Lake, on Fri., Feb. 17, Sat., Feb. 18, & Sun., Feb. 19. Old fashioned sleigh rides, ice carving, ice skating, outdoor BBQ, auction & more. Free admission, parking & shuttle bus. Call 477-8100. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18 Afternoon Free Concert Series – on Sat., Feb. 18, 2 – 5 p.m. featuring Dan Haggerty & Friends, acoustic folk & blues at the Warwick Valley Winery, 114 Little York Rd. For more information, call 258-4858. Defensive Driving Course – hosted by Seely & Durland, Inc. on Sat., Feb 18, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Warwick Town Hall. Cost: $37. For more information, call 986-1177. on Sat., Feb. 18, 8 p.m. – 1 a.m. at St. Edward’s Hall on Main St. in Florida. Hot Dogs, chips, soda, beer, & wine available. For more information call 651-4952 or email [email protected]. Pre-licensing Class – five hour course required for NYS Drivers license on Sat., Feb. 18, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., in Warwick Town Hall (front entrance), Kings Hwy. Cost: $35. For more information, call 469-9482. SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 19 Afternoon Free Concert Series – on Sun., Feb. 19, 2 – 5 p.m. featuring Peter Karp, acoustic Americana at the Warwick Valley Winery, 114 Little York Rd. For more information, call 258-4858. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20 Irish Folk Concert – by Irish Singer/Songwriter Tommy Sands with Moya Sands at the Bellvale Community, 350 Gibson Hill Rd. in Chester on Mon., Feb. 20, 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. Suggested donation: $5, children under 12 free. Refreshment provided. I Grew Up On A Farm – local author Alan K. Lewis will appear at the Florida Library for a family reading event on Sat., Feb. 18, 2 p.m. This is an integrated art/writing activity for families. Bring an outdoor photograph of the child with you. Check out the book now at the Library. Reiki Gathering – open to all Reiki Practitioners, regardless of where you trained on Mon., Feb. 20, 7 – 9 p.m. Contact Subtle Energies Holistic Health Center, 1136 Kings Hwy. #4 at 469-7162 to be on their call list for this relaxing event. Las Vegas Casino Knight – a TexasHoldem, Blackjack, Poker, Craps and Bell Jar Tickets, sponsored by the Warwick Valley Knights of Columbus Council #4952 TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21 Power Networking Lunch – hosted by the Orange Networking Alliance, LLC on Tues., Feb. 21, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., at The Landmark Inn, 126 Rte. 94N in Warwick. All businesses and not-for-profit organizations welcome. No more than two people from any one company. Advance reservations are required by Feb. 17. Cost: $30 in advance and $35 the day of the event. For more information, call 651-3316 or email: [email protected]. Books & Beyond – at the Florida Public Library is a weekly drop-in program (no registration required) for kids in grades K-5 on Tuesday afternoons at 4pm. Tuesday Feb. 21, Sing along & enjoy stories about the railroad with Chuck Allspach and his Ukelele. WEDNESDAY, FEBRAURY 22 Calligraphy Class for Adults – at the Florida Library on Wed., Feb. 22. Learn basic calligraphy and create a project. Space is limited. To register call 651-7659. Free Pops Concert – on Wed., Feb. 22, 7:30 p.m. at the Warwick Valley High School, featuring pianist/composer Richard Kimball, playing "Rhapsody in Blue" with ensembles being performed by WVHS Jazz Band, Symphony Orchestra, Meistersingers, Concert Band and the Wind Ensemble. Concert is free and open to the public. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25 Afternoon Free Concert Series – on Sat., Feb. 25, 2 – 5 p.m. featuring Chrisie Santoni, Acoustic Americana Country Soul, at the Warwick Valley Winery, 114 Little York Rd. For more information, call 2584858. Youth ‘Toon’ into The Dispatch Brooke Jacks Legal Notices meet the requirements of the General Municipal Law of the State of New York and all other applicable statutes and have attached a statement of non-conclusion. All documents submitted in connection with this bid will become the property of the Florida Fire District and the Fire District will not return bids or return documents The Board of Fire Commissioners reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to re-advertise for same. 7. Upon award of contract, contractors are to start construction as quickly as possible, weather permitting. Dated: February 15, 2006. By Order of the Board of Commissioners FLORIDA FIRE DISTRICT 2-15-t1 continued from page 14 NOTICE OF HEARING - A public hearing before the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Town of Warwick will be held on the 27th day of February, 2006 commencing at 7:30 PM at the Town Hall, Kings Highway, Town of Warwick, New York to consider the following applications: BLISS SIMAN & BERT LINDER for property located at 99 Prices Switch Road, Warwick, New York and designated on the Town tax map as Section 40 Block 1 Lot 35.23 and located in an RU District for a variance of Section 164.41c.(4)(f) allowing construction of an 8 foot fence where only 6 feet are allowed. G. RHEIN BUILDERS, INC. for property located at 35 Amity Road, Warwick, New York and designated on the Town tax map as Section 27 Block 1 Lot 72.1 and located in an RU District for a variance of Section 164.22 (Open Development Area) allowing access via a common right-of-way or easement in place of a public road on a proposed 7 lot subdivision. EDWARD & MARY JORDAN for property located at 22 Iron Forge Road, Warwick, New York and designated on the Town tax map as Section 55 Block 1 Lot 27.2 and located in an RU District for a variance of Section 164.40N allowing a lot width of 100 feet where 250 feet are required on proposed lot 2 and Section 164.46J(10) allowing a principal dwelling and accessory dwelling on a lot that cannot be legally subdivided with an existing accessory residence located in the front yard of the principal existing residen- tial structure on proposed lot 1, to allow a 2 lot subdivision. The above applications are open to inspection at the office of the Board of Appeals, 132 Kings Highway, Warwick, New York. Persons wishing to appear at such hearing may do so in person or by attorney or other representative. Communications in writing in relation there to may be filed with the Board, or at such hearing. BY THE ORDER OF TOWN OF WARWICK ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS JAN JANSEN, CHAIRMAN 2-15-t1 16 WARWICK VALLEY DISPATCH, FEBRUARY 15, 2006 Daisy Troop 675 Visits Florist "Daisy Troop 675 of Greenwood Lake, New York visited Radars Florist. The Daisies learned all the techniques florist use to care for flowers. They also had the opportunity to make a floral gift basket." count r yc hevy.com Rt. 94 Warwick ” K C WE CTHLIOUR WI OMERS!! CUST “