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OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER:<br />
Town of Warwick<br />
Village of Warwick<br />
Warwick Valley Central School District<br />
Village of Florida<br />
Florida Union Free School District<br />
Florida Public Library<br />
<strong>Albert</strong> <strong>Wisner</strong> Public Library<br />
Warwick Fire District<br />
Florida Fire District<br />
Pine Island Fire District<br />
<strong>The</strong> Warwick Little League<br />
VOLUME 120, NUMBER 48 WARWICK, NEW YORK, WEDNESDAY, MAY 4, 2005 50¢<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Sun</strong> <strong>Shines</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>Spring</strong> <strong>Fest</strong>, A ‘Fun-Fab’ <strong>Day</strong><br />
By Lon Tytell<br />
It was a day of fun, excitement, and amazement <strong>for</strong><br />
people of all ages. <strong>The</strong> <strong>Spring</strong> <strong>Fest</strong> committee members:<br />
Barbara Laurence, Debbie Iurato, Maria Kosen, and Jenna<br />
Field worked many hours to present this very successful<br />
Merchant's Guild event. <strong>The</strong> rainy weather on Sat., Apr. 30,<br />
<strong>for</strong>ced people and organizations to regroup <strong>for</strong> the event<br />
on <strong>Sun</strong>., May 1. At first, the weather was cold and blustery,<br />
but when the sun made its appearance in late morning, the<br />
crowd started to appear.<br />
With the cooperation of Carol Bartnowski, owner of<br />
<strong>The</strong> Inkwell, and the coordination of Barbara Laurence,<br />
Susie Graf, and Karuna McLaughlin, artwork by children<br />
and adults was beautifully displayed at the Carriage Path,<br />
below <strong>The</strong> Inkwell. <strong>The</strong> preschool students of <strong>The</strong> Kid's<br />
Clubhouse, Montessori, and Mt. Alverno, as well as students<br />
of Karuna McLaughlin, shared their talents. Adult<br />
artists, Bill Leonardi, Kristine Korman, Patrick Gannon, Susan<br />
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Vogel-Morris, and Hope Arber, contributed their expertise.<br />
<strong>The</strong> Pet Show organized by Jenna Field, with the help of<br />
volunteers, Jason Spiegel and Kyle Andreas, attracted about<br />
nineteen registered animals. Hope Arber and Andrew Field<br />
judged pets <strong>for</strong> best costume, most exotic, best trick, and the<br />
cutest. Donors Dog <strong>Day</strong> Afternoon, Doggone Enterprises,<br />
UShampooch, Bow Wow Meow, and Northern Bear, provided<br />
gift certificates, treats, and prizes <strong>for</strong> the winner.<br />
Adults and children of the demonstration team of<br />
United Martial Arts Centers, per<strong>for</strong>med many routines and<br />
<strong>for</strong>ms, including self defense scenarios at the Railroad Green.<br />
In an awesome trampoline act called <strong>The</strong> Sky Riders,<br />
Ken Kovach and Sean Butler defy gravity in acrobatic feats,<br />
reaching 23 feet in the air. This event sponsored by WVT<br />
Communications, drew a large audience who were riveted<br />
to the antics of these talented individuals. Kovach, a World<br />
Guinness Record holder, flipped through hoops while on a<br />
trampoline. He is a three time National champion and silver<br />
medalist. At the end of each per<strong>for</strong>mance, Kovach and<br />
Butler handed WVT beach balls to all children present.<br />
For the first time at the <strong>Spring</strong> <strong>Fest</strong>, a Classic Car<br />
Show was held through the ef<strong>for</strong>ts of Marie Kosen.<br />
Antique cars from the '30's to the '80's, immaculately kept<br />
by owners, were restored and upgraded with some of the<br />
modern conveniences.<br />
Employees and children of Prudential Rand, eagerly<br />
found different ways to raise money to benefit <strong>Sun</strong>shine<br />
Kids, an organization dedicated to help children with cancer.<br />
Some of the employees and children dressed as characters<br />
from the Wizard of Oz. Samantha and Alexandria<br />
Whitmore sold handmade potpourri sachets, lemonade,<br />
and painted faces to raise extra money. A charge <strong>for</strong> a horse<br />
and buggy ride also helped contribute to the <strong>Sun</strong>shine Fund.<br />
Dance entertainment by local children and adults<br />
added to the day's festivities. Students of the Joan Butler<br />
Institute of Dance demonstrated ballet, tap, and swing<br />
dance numbers. <strong>The</strong> Jubilee Dancers shared their talents in<br />
Latin Hip Hop, Belly, and Ballroom Dancing.<br />
Exploring the History & Beauty of Lewis Woodlands<br />
<strong>The</strong> first "Land Awareness <strong>Day</strong>" on <strong>Sun</strong>., May 1, was<br />
described as "inspirational" by one of the participants.<br />
Three Master Gardeners and several people with knowledge<br />
of the history of the Lewis Woodlands participated in<br />
the two guided tours of Warwick’s "hidden" park at the end<br />
of Robin Brae Ave., just off Maple Ave. in the Village of<br />
Warwick.<br />
This park was the <strong>for</strong>mal garden of the Fowler Estate,<br />
which was built in the 1880’s as one of Warwick’s many<br />
mansions. Residents Hope Lewis, Jean May and Mayor<br />
Michael Newhard can remember playing in the gardens or<br />
the ruins of the gardens as children. <strong>The</strong> Tour, sponsored<br />
by Warwick-in-Bloom and the Warwick Conservancy, pro-<br />
Sean Butler and Ken Kovach astound the audience with their trampoline act called "<strong>The</strong> Skyriders."<br />
vided both historical and woodland in<strong>for</strong>mation. Of particular<br />
interest were the ruins of the earlier structures: a<br />
well, a bridge and the site of a few gazebos.<br />
For gardeners, the Tour was a delight of spring<br />
ephemerals, wonderful tree specimens and lots of "invasives"<br />
- barberry, vinca, garlic onion, and honeysuckle -<br />
which chase out the native plants.<br />
In quantity, were the "ramps" a native wild growing<br />
member of the onion family which is prized as a delicacy<br />
Mayor Michael Newhard (right) gives some history of<br />
the Lewis Woodlands during group tour.<br />
continued on page 6<br />
Lon Tytell/<strong>The</strong> Warwick Valley Dispatch
2 WARWICK VALLEY DISPATCH, MAY 4, 2005<br />
ZBA Approves Four Variance Applications,<br />
Denies Two<br />
By Scott Webber<br />
On Mon., Apr. 25, the Warwick Town Zoning Board of<br />
Appeals (ZBA) voted down two variance applications,<br />
approved four others, and held off on a fifth application to<br />
allow time to go look at the property involved. <strong>The</strong> 0-5<br />
votes all involved applications to allow small subdivision<br />
lots, where four-acre minimums are required.<br />
Adjoining property owners voiced their opposition,<br />
declaring, "It will open the floodgates to development."<br />
One group hired Attorney Alan Lipman to argue why the<br />
code should be en<strong>for</strong>ced. Usually Lipman represents applicants<br />
arguing why exceptions should be made to the zoning<br />
code requirements.<br />
<strong>The</strong> two applications that were voted down were those<br />
of Salvatore and Linda Mongelluzzo, who wanted to create<br />
two lots on Ackerman Road; and that of Charles H. and<br />
Judith A. Vealey <strong>for</strong> two lots on Iron Mountain Road in<br />
New Mil<strong>for</strong>d. <strong>The</strong>y have lived there <strong>for</strong> over 50 years.<br />
Brenden Daly’s application <strong>for</strong> a two-lot subdivision at<br />
Continental Road was held over until the Board can visit<br />
the site. Daly wants to create a 2.8-acre lot where four acres<br />
are required and is seeking a variance <strong>for</strong> a side setback of<br />
34.3 feet where 75 feet are required <strong>for</strong> the other lot.<br />
Attorney Robert Krahulik was involved in the three<br />
applications, the two who lost and the third that was held<br />
over. He argued that the Vealey application should be<br />
approved because it would offer af<strong>for</strong>dable housing in New<br />
Mil<strong>for</strong>d and contended that other adjoining lots were<br />
smaller than what the code requires. <strong>The</strong> applicants were<br />
asking <strong>for</strong> reduced lot area variances, one lot <strong>for</strong> 79,371<br />
square feet and lot two with 70,508 square feet where<br />
217,800 square feet are required. On the Vealey application<br />
there were four no votes and one abstention.<br />
On the Mongelluzzo application Krahulik took the<br />
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opposite position, this time representing the adjoining<br />
property owners. He warned that to allow the lot area on<br />
lot one to be 2.06 acres and reducing lot widths to 198 feet<br />
where 250 are needed "would set a precedent <strong>for</strong> extraordinary<br />
development." This application went down 0-5 as<br />
Board Member Diane Bramich noted the contradictions in<br />
Attorney Krahulik’s arguments. Krahulik argued favoring<br />
the smaller lots on the Daly application.<br />
In between all the legal grandstanding, the Board<br />
approved several other applications including that of Paul<br />
Canevari <strong>for</strong> property owned by Fehim Uyanik and Sevci<br />
Uyanik at 35 Ronald Reagan Boulevard to allow construction<br />
of a 26x34 foot addition to an existing building and<br />
allow extra parking.<br />
<strong>The</strong> Board also approved the application of Eileen<br />
Addonisio at Deer Trail South, Indian Park, Greenwood<br />
Lake, to allow an existing 10x8 foot shed to be located 66<br />
feet from the front yard line where 100 feet are required.<br />
Deborah Kruse at Old Dutch Hollow Road received a<br />
variance reducing one side setback to 20 feet where 35 feet<br />
are required to allow construction of a 12x16 foot addition<br />
to an existing single-family dwelling.<br />
Stephen and Jolanda Smedley of Alexander Road,<br />
Greenwood Lake, got variances <strong>for</strong> two front yard setbacks<br />
and one side setback to construct a 16x24 foot family room<br />
and a 12x25 foot enclosed porch to an existing single-family<br />
dwelling.<br />
Board Attorney Robert W. Fink told applicant William<br />
Prol that he did not need any variance from the Board permitting<br />
the razing of a non-con<strong>for</strong>ming building and<br />
reconstruction of a new single-family dwelling at 209 Pine<br />
Island Turnpike.<br />
<strong>The</strong> next Zoning Board of Appeals meeting will be<br />
Mon., May 23 at 7:30 p.m.<br />
ATV Owners Want Town Zoning<br />
Code Changed<br />
By Scott Webber<br />
On Thurs., April 28, a group of 150 residents petitioned<br />
the Warwick Town Board to amend the Town’s All<br />
Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) Law to "provide objective standards"<br />
about the noise regulations.<br />
<strong>The</strong> petition, which was offered by Tony Tanzosh of<br />
319 Route 17A, called upon the Town Board to "take into<br />
consideration the rights of ATV owners" to be able to use<br />
their vehicles. Tanzosh said that the way Section 155-3E<br />
reads the code is open to everyone’s interpretation as to<br />
what it means.<br />
Tanzosh said that he will e-mail, to the Town Board,<br />
his suggestions on how the code should be amended. Town<br />
Supervisor Michael Sweeton said it would be an amendment<br />
to zoning code if a change was enacted.<br />
<strong>The</strong> petition notes that Section 155-3E prohibits the<br />
operations of ATVs if it results in noise that is "disturbing<br />
and bothersome to adjoining property owners and those<br />
properties within 500 feet of any property on which an<br />
ATV is operated."<br />
<strong>The</strong> petitioners said "such language is too subjective,<br />
contains no objective standards to guide ATV operators or<br />
neighbors and appears to provide full control of the operation<br />
of all ATVs to the adjoining neighbors/property owners."<br />
In other business, the Board appointed Vincent<br />
Poloniak as liaison to the Town of Warwick Senior Citizens<br />
groups <strong>for</strong> a term of one year" to enhance communications<br />
and services to the senior citizens."<br />
Dominic DeGaetano was appointed as Town Beach<br />
Manager <strong>for</strong> the 2005 season at $13.50 per hour and Kerri<br />
Wright as Head Beach Lifeguard at $11 per hour.<br />
<strong>The</strong> Board established fees <strong>for</strong> the Town Beach on East<br />
Shore Drive at $200 <strong>for</strong> a family season and $240 <strong>for</strong> nonresidents.<br />
At the Greenwood Lake Public Beach the fee will<br />
be $125 <strong>for</strong> a family resident pass. Senior citizens will pay<br />
$20 <strong>for</strong> the season.<br />
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SUPERVISOR’S<br />
CORNER<br />
By Michael P. Sweeton<br />
Warwick Town Supervisor<br />
www.townofwarwick.org<br />
Tune to Cablevision Municipal Channel 12 or<br />
log on to www.townofwarwick.org <strong>for</strong> town in<strong>for</strong>mation.<br />
Our beach manager, Dominick is busy getting<br />
everything ready <strong>for</strong> another great season at the<br />
Greenwood Lake Village Beach as well as the East<br />
Shore Town Beach. Village trustee Bill Sahler is<br />
working hard with the Town to make sure everything<br />
is ready. I encourage everyone to try out one<br />
of these great beaches this year.<br />
<strong>The</strong> finishing touches are being put on the<br />
new Senior Center at Town Hall. A late May grand<br />
opening is anticipated. Stay tuned.<br />
Congratulations to Vince Poloniak on his<br />
appointment as the Town’s Senior Liaison. Vince<br />
has an outstanding record of service in our Town<br />
and we are grateful <strong>for</strong> his willingness to serve.<br />
<strong>The</strong> next regular meeting of the Town Board<br />
will be held on Thurs., May 12 at 7:30 p.m. in the<br />
Warwick Town Hall, 132 Kings Highway.<br />
WVCSD Budget Hearing<br />
<strong>The</strong> Warwick Valley Central School District Board of<br />
Education will hold a Budget Hearing on the Proposed<br />
2005-06 Budget on Mon., May 9, at 7 p.m. in the middle<br />
school cafeteria. This will be followed with the regular<br />
monthly meeting of the Board of Education. In addition<br />
to the regular monthly business, retirees and long-term<br />
staff will be recognized, and there will be a Town/Village<br />
Board Liaison and Compact Committee Board Liaison<br />
report.<br />
Donating Blood<br />
Saves Lives<br />
On <strong>Sun</strong>., May 15 Pine Island Bible Church will sponsor<br />
a blood drive from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 9 Little Brooklyn<br />
Road in Warwick.<br />
On Sat., May 21 Amity Presbyterian Church of<br />
Warwick will conduct a blood drive from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.<br />
at 103 Newport Bridge Road.<br />
On Tues., May 24 St. Anthony Community Hospital of<br />
Warwick will conduct a blood drive from 2 to 7 p.m. at 15<br />
Maple Avenue.<br />
For more in<strong>for</strong>mation contact Teresa Ferguson at 294-<br />
7649.<br />
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Gardeners Make Burger King ‘Floral-if-ic’<br />
By Jennifer O’Connor<br />
"Burger King goes floral-if-ic," said Mayor Michael<br />
Newhard, as a pink dogwood tree was being planted in<br />
front of the fast food eatery on Arbor <strong>Day</strong>. A small crowd<br />
gathered on Oakland Ave. <strong>for</strong> the ceremony, spearheaded<br />
by members of the Warwick Valley Gardeners Club.<br />
"It’ll be a nice welcome <strong>for</strong> people going through the<br />
Village," said one of the Garden Club members. Digging in<br />
the dirt were members of the Future Farmers of America<br />
(FFA) and their WVHS agricultural teacher, Nancy Colgan.<br />
As was evident at this event, the agricultural importance<br />
and enthusiasm <strong>for</strong> trees are shared by many and is especially<br />
highlighted on Arbor <strong>Day</strong>.<br />
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<strong>The</strong> idea of Arbor <strong>Day</strong> originated during the 1800s<br />
with Julius Sterling Morton, a pioneer moving into the<br />
treeless plains of the Nebraska Territory. When Morton<br />
became secretary of the Nebraska Territory, he proposed a<br />
tree-planting holiday in 1872 to be called, "Arbor <strong>Day</strong>,"<br />
offering prizes to counties and individuals <strong>for</strong> planting the<br />
largest number of trees that day.<br />
It was estimated that more than one million trees were<br />
planted in Nebraska on the first Arbor <strong>Day</strong>. <strong>The</strong> state of<br />
Nebraska declared Arbor <strong>Day</strong> a legal holiday in 1885 and<br />
selected Apr. 22, Morton’s birthday, as the date <strong>for</strong> its<br />
observance. Yet today, the most common date <strong>for</strong> the state<br />
observances is the last Friday in April.<br />
Warwick Valley Garden Club members Dorothy Andersen, Laurie Testa, President, Marcela Gross, Joan Nagrod, and<br />
Micki Lonsky and Future Farmer of America members Chris Thiessen, Dan Geoghan, Jen Specht, Jess Troxell and<br />
Brian Yee plant a dogwood tree in front of the Burger King on Oakland Ave.<br />
Village of Warwick<br />
Brush Disposal<br />
<strong>The</strong> Village of Warwick will again have the Brush<br />
Disposal Program <strong>for</strong> the month of May. Permits will be<br />
issued at the Village Hall between the hours of 8:30 a.m.<br />
and 4 p.m.<br />
Only Village of Warwick residents will be allowed to<br />
dispose brush at the disposal site. <strong>The</strong> disposal area is<br />
located at the Village of Warwick Dept. of Public Works site<br />
in Memorial Park. <strong>The</strong> site will be open on Saturday and<br />
<strong>Sun</strong>day from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. during the month of May.<br />
No commercial operators will be permitted.<br />
Brush cannot exceed 6" in diameter.<br />
Bagged leaves will be accepted during the month of May.<br />
No grass clippings will be allowed.<br />
Girl Scout Camp<br />
On Sat., May 14 from 12 noon to 3 p.m., Sarah Wells<br />
Girl Scout Council, Inc., will hold a Summer Camp Open<br />
House at Camp Blueberry Hill, Benton Hollow Road in<br />
Liberty. This Open House is <strong>for</strong> girls entering grades one<br />
through nine. Girls do not have to be a Girl Scout to attend<br />
camp. Parent/guardian must attend open house with girl.<br />
For more in<strong>for</strong>mation call 845-361-2898, ext. 29.<br />
Memorial Tree<br />
Dedication<br />
On Thurs., May 5 at 2 p.m., the Village Warwick will<br />
be dedicating a tree in memory of Katelyn Knebel at the<br />
Hallowed Ground (Forester Avenue and Galloway). <strong>The</strong><br />
family wishes to invite Katelyn’s friends and extended family<br />
to attend.<br />
From<br />
<strong>The</strong> Mayor’s Office<br />
By Mayor Michael Newhard<br />
Village of Warwick<br />
www.villageofwarwick.org<br />
<strong>Sun</strong>., May 8 is Mother’s <strong>Day</strong>. Happy Mother’s<br />
<strong>Day</strong> to all our dear moms; I hope you have a wonderful<br />
day!<br />
<strong>The</strong> proposed Village Budget <strong>for</strong> the Fiscal Year<br />
2005/06 is available <strong>for</strong> the public. Copies are available<br />
through the Clerk’s Office at Village Hall. 986-<br />
2031.<br />
<strong>The</strong> Village brush pile is open the month of<br />
May on Sat., and <strong>Sun</strong>., from 8:30 a.m. until 4 p.m.<br />
<strong>The</strong> disposal is located at the DPW garage in<br />
Memorial Park. This is <strong>for</strong> Village residents only –<br />
permits are available at Village Hall.<br />
Please be aware that a permit is needed to hold<br />
a garage sale in the Village of Warwick.<br />
This Friday there will be a press conference at<br />
Village Hall which will include Senator Thomas<br />
Morahan, Assemblywoman Annie Rabbit and State<br />
Comptroller Alan Hevesi to present the Village with<br />
a one million dollar check. This was a result of a<br />
claim filed by the Village <strong>for</strong> the environmental<br />
cleanup of dredged material in 2 of our reservoirs.<br />
<strong>The</strong> conference is at 1:15 p.m. and the public is<br />
invited.<br />
<strong>The</strong> storms came this past Saturday and caused<br />
<strong>Spring</strong> <strong>Fest</strong> to be postponed until <strong>Sun</strong>., which was a<br />
perfect, sunny, spring day! I think the scale of this<br />
event is just right and seems to have a local feel –<br />
which I think is important. <strong>The</strong> car show was great<br />
and the carriage rides and puppy parade all added<br />
to the festivities. Congratulations to the merchants<br />
and organizers <strong>for</strong> a job well done.<br />
<strong>The</strong> PTA’s Board & Bike Safety <strong>Day</strong> was cancelled<br />
due to weather. I believe this event will be<br />
rescheduled <strong>for</strong> later this month. In the meantime,<br />
the Village Skate Park is officially open. <strong>The</strong> park is<br />
now open to all, with clear rules <strong>for</strong> all who use the<br />
facility. <strong>The</strong> park will be monitored by officers on<br />
duty and the recreation dept. Please respect the<br />
park and you will see it get better.<br />
<strong>The</strong> month of May is "Poppy Month," Please<br />
support our veterans and donate generously.<br />
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It’s Not Just a Duck<br />
Editor,<br />
It’s finally springtime! Flowers are in bloom, trees are budding,<br />
and the rolling hills of Warwick are alive with the return of<br />
migrating birds and their songs of spring. A small pond near the<br />
Mount Alverno Senior Center is home to a pair of Mallard ducks,<br />
often seen swimming together on the pond. A friend of mine, in a<br />
lengthy recovery from an accident, fills her days with frequent visits<br />
to this pond – so frequent that she could provide the Audubon<br />
Society with enough observational data on the life of the Mallard<br />
Duck to keep a wildlife researcher busy <strong>for</strong> the next year. <strong>The</strong>se<br />
ducks are her ducks – her friends – her sanctuary in nature.<br />
On a recent Monday after in late April as I drove past the<br />
pond, I was horrified to see my friend kneeling by the side of the<br />
road cradling a dead duck in her arms. She was in tears as she<br />
described how a motorist sped past the pond just as the duck, with<br />
the drake chasing behind, flew up over the road and was struck by<br />
a motorist’s windshield who callously continued on his way, probably<br />
figuring, "it’s just a duck." His only reaction as he sped away<br />
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Assembly Must Take Action On<br />
Hit, Run & Hide Bill<br />
By Assemblywoman Annie Rabbitt<br />
We often hear of instances where reckless drivers hit pedestrians<br />
or other motorists with their vehicles and flee the accident<br />
scenes, leaving victims lying on the road or inside their cars.<br />
In many of these tragic cases, especially where the drivers are<br />
intoxicated and Breathalyzer tests would be required, the punishment<br />
<strong>for</strong> leaving the scene is less severe than if the drivers<br />
remained. This legal loophole is exploited by hit-and-run drunk<br />
drivers, allowing them to evade stiffer sentences by using the time<br />
be<strong>for</strong>e their arrest or surrender to authorities to become sober.<br />
My Assembly Republican colleagues and I proposed the<br />
Safety First Act of 2005. This bill would increase the charge <strong>for</strong><br />
leaving the scene of a fatal or serious injury auto accident from a<br />
Class E to a Class D felony, carrying a prison term of up to seven<br />
years – nearly double current potential sentences.<br />
Under current law, drunk drivers who stay with their victims<br />
at accident scenes could face longer prison sentences than those<br />
who flee. Our measure would also create the crime of aggravated<br />
driving while intoxicated <strong>for</strong> motorists with excessively high<br />
blood-alcohol content and repeat offenders.<br />
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was to turn on his windshield wipers to brush off any pesky feathers<br />
that may have inconvenienced his drive up Pine Island<br />
Turnpike. My friend was shattered. Not only over the death of one<br />
of her ducks, but as she cried she asked me how anyone could be<br />
so cold and uncaring. I had no answer <strong>for</strong> her. Accidents do happen,<br />
but this motorist had no regard <strong>for</strong> the wildlife that he just<br />
destroyed, or the woman in his rear view mirror that ran into the<br />
street to rescue the injured duck.<br />
We move to the country to escape from the hustle bustle of<br />
city life, only to hustle bustle our way around these beautiful hills<br />
causing damage to the wildlife that lives here. Just this winter I<br />
found a deer on my property that was so badly injured from a<br />
speeding car that it dragged itself off the road on only its front legs.<br />
Its hind legs were shattered.<br />
In answer to my friend’s question, I could only hope that those<br />
who have no regard <strong>for</strong> the beauty of Warwick or its wildlife<br />
inhabitants will eventually migrate back to the city where speeding<br />
through city streets will damage only another car and not our<br />
innocent wildlife.<br />
SUE WALSH<br />
run legislation has not been allowed to come to the floor <strong>for</strong> a vote<br />
by Assembly majority Democrats, although similar bills have<br />
passed the state Senate.<br />
I believe it’s high time we act on this crucial legislation to preserve<br />
the rights of innocent victims and their families. For families<br />
who have lost loved ones in this senseless manner, the punishment<br />
these criminals receive could never be adequate. However, we can<br />
ensure that our laws hold reckless drivers accountable <strong>for</strong> their<br />
actions.<br />
Mammography Screening<br />
With Mother’s <strong>Day</strong> just around the corner, I’m urging women<br />
across New York to get yearly mammograms and breast exams by<br />
their doctors as a way to mark the <strong>Sun</strong>., May 8 event. Early detection<br />
is the best defense we have against breast cancer. When discovered<br />
early, a large percentage of women and men survive this<br />
dreaded disease. I recommend that individuals make appointments<br />
<strong>for</strong> testing as soon as possible.<br />
To locate an accredited mammography facility nearby, call the<br />
Adelphi New York Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline and Support<br />
Program toll-free at (800) 877-8077. Callers with limited income<br />
can also find out about low-cost and free mammograms.<br />
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Warwick Meals on Wheels Honors Carlton Evans<br />
At the recent Meals on Wheels volunteer recognition<br />
luncheon, Carlton Evans was honored <strong>for</strong> his twenty years<br />
of dedication and service. Carl served as Treasurer of the<br />
Warwick Meals on Wheels Board from 1985 to 2004, and as<br />
the Board Chairman <strong>for</strong> many of those same years. During<br />
his tenure, Carl oversaw the incorporation of Meals on<br />
Wheels and handled service contracts, legal issues, financial<br />
decisions, and grant applications. He was instrumental<br />
in the production of the video "Any Volunteers?" a combined<br />
ef<strong>for</strong>t of Meals on Wheels, the Orange County Office<br />
of Aging, and a grant from Phillip Morris. Jane Gareiss,<br />
Board Chairman, noted that Carl’s years of service laid the<br />
groundwork <strong>for</strong> the entire Meals on Wheels program and<br />
will enable it to continue serving the residents of Warwick<br />
in the years to come.<br />
<strong>The</strong> Meals on Wheels Board presented an engraved<br />
sterling picture frame to Carl in recognition and appreciation<br />
of his service. Rev. Kenneth Susskraut, President of the<br />
Warwick Valley Ecumenical Council, spoke of Carl’s work<br />
in providing food <strong>for</strong> those in need, citing the scripture of<br />
Christ feeding the multitude with the help of his disciples.<br />
He presented Carl with a basket, symbolizing the fishes and<br />
loaves.<br />
Meals on Wheels of Warwick, a program of the<br />
Warwick Valley Ecumenical Council, began in 1975. Its<br />
mission is to provide and deliver nutritious meals to people<br />
within a reasonable distance of the Village of Warwick<br />
who are temporarily or permanently unable to provide<br />
their own meals. No one is denied this service because of<br />
race, creed, gender, or ability to pay. In the past year, nearly<br />
a hundred volunteers delivered 12,000 plus meals to 74<br />
clients. <strong>The</strong> program enables the elderly to remain in their<br />
homes; it helps people returning home following illness<br />
and surgery; and it com<strong>for</strong>ts distant family to know that<br />
each weekday a volunteer visits their loved one.<br />
Jane Gareiss recognized the extra ef<strong>for</strong>ts of many volunteers.<br />
<strong>The</strong> six captains who are responsible <strong>for</strong> scheduling<br />
and overseeing the daily deliveries include Mary Neal<br />
and Don McFarland, Susie Graf, Kate Lacalamita, Kathy<br />
Supek, and Shelly Meisler. <strong>The</strong> 2005 Board members<br />
Warwick Meals on Wheels Board of Directors from left – Julie Farrell, Kathy Supek, Phil Nye, Jan Evans, Carl Evans,<br />
Jane Gareiss, Stephen Hoverman and Rev. Ken Susskraut.<br />
include Rev. David Peterson, Janice Evans, Phillip Nye, Julie<br />
Farrell, Kathy Supek, Shelly Meisler, Dr. Stephen<br />
Hoverman, Michael Narcisco, Rev. Kenneth Susskraut, and<br />
honorary director Carlton Evans. Attorney Douglas Stage<br />
and accountant Lou Brescia volunteer their professional<br />
services. In addition, Meals on Wheels of Warwick has<br />
received financial assistance from Warwick Savings<br />
Foundation and Warwick Valley Telephone Company. <strong>The</strong><br />
Exxon Mobil retiree program has provided two grants,<br />
each the result of 40 hours volunteered by Lawrence and<br />
Kathleen Degnan.<br />
Anyone wishing to become a Meals on Wheels volunteer<br />
should call April Ginley, Volunteer Coordinator at 986-<br />
4713.<br />
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Cub Scout Pack 44 Wants You!<br />
Florida Cub Scout Pack 44, operated by American<br />
Legion Post 1250, invites parents and their son to become<br />
a part of one of America’s leading values-driven organizations.<br />
Cub Scouting is a valuable resource that can help<br />
families accomplish worthy goals while building and<br />
strengthening relationships within the family.<br />
Applications to join Cub Scouts may be picked up at<br />
the Florida Public Library or at the Cub Scout Sign-up<br />
Station, to be held, in the lobby of Golden Hill Elementary<br />
School on Thurs., May 19, from 3 p.m. -5 p.m. <strong>The</strong> boys<br />
who join the Pack can look <strong>for</strong>ward to attending the May<br />
Gifts <strong>for</strong> Mother’s <strong>Day</strong><br />
Fresh & Silk Arrangements<br />
Imari Fragrance Keepers and Potpourri<br />
Garden Gift Baskets<br />
Herb or Perennial Baskets<br />
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pack meeting at Gander Mountain <strong>for</strong> a Fishing Clinic,<br />
marching in the Memorial <strong>Day</strong> Parade, the Advancement<br />
and Welcome Picnic at Warwick Town Park in June, the<br />
Pack Fishing Derby in July and a visit to the Rhinebeck<br />
Aerodrome in August.<br />
Cub Scouting combines fun with educational activities<br />
and lifelong values. It helps parents to help their boys<br />
strengthen character by learning about ideals like honesty,<br />
bravery and respect. <strong>The</strong>se values help boys make constructive<br />
decisions throughout their lifetimes and give<br />
them the confidence they need to grow and develop.<br />
Pack 44 of Florida always welcomes new Scouts. <strong>The</strong>se boys from Den 7 are pictured with Doris Wright, Master<br />
Gardener, who ran a Junior Master Gardeners program <strong>for</strong> the boys. <strong>The</strong>y learned about good and bad bugs, composting,<br />
and about the benefits of gardening without pesticides.<br />
Volunteering <strong>for</strong> A Good Cause<br />
<strong>The</strong> following was written by a young girl who volunteers<br />
her time at Winslow <strong>The</strong>rapeutic Center in Warwick:<br />
“My name is Amber Fury. I am a volunteer at Winslow<br />
<strong>The</strong>rapeutic Center on Saturdays. I am 13 years old and I<br />
enjoy coming here. I get to work with horses all day and my<br />
favorite horse is Diamond. At Winslow, you learn about<br />
horses and new things about them. You learn some riding tips<br />
too! Working as a volunteer is fun. You get to lead, side-walk,<br />
groom and many other things. <strong>The</strong> staff, instructors, and volunteers<br />
are all very nice and if you need help, people will help<br />
you. Like I said be<strong>for</strong>e, being a volunteer is fun and rewarding.”<br />
Winslow <strong>The</strong>rapeutic Center provides <strong>The</strong>rapeutic<br />
Riding and Hippotherapy to children and adults with special<br />
needs. <strong>The</strong> Center offers a wide range of programs<br />
including those designed <strong>for</strong> people who have autism.<br />
Winslow is always in need of volunteers. For more in<strong>for</strong>mation,<br />
contact Jaime Phillips at 986-6686.<br />
Amber Fury,<br />
a volunteer<br />
at Winslow,<br />
poses with<br />
“Diamond”<br />
her favorite<br />
horse.<br />
Village of<br />
Florida<br />
By Mayor Jim<br />
Pawliczek<br />
This article is my way of communicating with<br />
you, the residents of the Village of Florida. Any<br />
opinions expressed are strictly my own.<br />
<strong>The</strong> Florida Lions Club is hosting a Mothers’<br />
<strong>Day</strong> Breakfast at the Toadstool Family Restaurant on<br />
<strong>Sun</strong>., May 8 from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. <strong>The</strong> menu consists<br />
of pancakes, eggs with toast, French toast and<br />
choice of breakfast meats. Tickets are $7 <strong>for</strong> adults<br />
and $4 <strong>for</strong> children under ten years of age. All proceeds<br />
will be used <strong>for</strong> charitable works within the<br />
community.<br />
Village residents interested in an appointment<br />
to fill a vacancy on the Zoning Board of Appeals<br />
should drop off or mail a letter and/or resume to<br />
Village Hall at P.O. Box 505, Warwick, NY 10921.<br />
One of the Village’s garbage trucks is out of<br />
service. While the truck is being fixed the following<br />
changes to garbage collections will apply.<br />
Monday garbage collections will occur on<br />
the entire east side of the Village to include all of<br />
Main Street (except the business district) and Village<br />
Park.<br />
Tuesday garbage collections will occur in the<br />
business district of Main Street, which is the same as<br />
the current schedule, and the entire west side of the<br />
Village.<br />
For Monday holidays – regular Monday collections<br />
will take place on Tuesday and regular Tuesday<br />
collections will take place on Wednesday.<br />
Lewis Woodlands<br />
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and even made the focus of festivals in the Smokey<br />
Mountains of the United States.<br />
Warwick-in-Bloom co-chair Heidi Hamilton, a Master<br />
Gardener, had her colleagues, Master gardeners Bob Savage<br />
and Bob Pioselli, help with the Tour, the History was<br />
offered by Mayor Michael Newhard, and Steve Gross, who<br />
shared his rare collection of photos and postcards of the<br />
Lewis Woodlands.<br />
Maps of the Woodlands were prepared two years ago<br />
by Roger and Susan Metzger and are still available in a box<br />
at the beginning of the trail. More "Awareness" days are<br />
planned to Warwick’s other treasures of public lands.<br />
Nature and Garden people are invited to join Warwick-in-<br />
Bloom or <strong>The</strong> Warwick Conservancy to help develop public<br />
appreciation of land and land use issues.<br />
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Remembering Betty Wright<br />
WARWICK VALLEY DISPATCH, MAY 4, 2005 7<br />
By Anne Ruskiewicz<br />
Each spring at this time on the anniversary of her<br />
death, we remember with special poignancy our great editor,<br />
inspiration and friend – Betty Jane Wright.<br />
<strong>The</strong> Warwick Valley Dispatch was founded by her<br />
grandfather, George B. Ketchum in 1885. He was succeeded<br />
first by his daughter Florence Ketchum and then by his<br />
granddaughter Betty Jane Banes Wright in 1945.<br />
Betty was actively involved in the community and<br />
Citizen of the Year in 1996. In her later years, she was a<br />
familiar figure walking regally down Main Street on business.<br />
It took a combination of serious illnesses to drag her<br />
away from her post in 1996, but even then, bedridden upstairs,<br />
her intelligence, experience and unflagging interest<br />
were the guiding <strong>for</strong>ce of the paper. At the time of her<br />
death, <strong>The</strong> Dispatch wrote: "On one hand so much of Betty<br />
Wright remains with us that it seems silly to grieve. On the<br />
other hand, our loss is so deep, so irreplaceable, that we are<br />
<strong>for</strong>ever bereft." <strong>The</strong> words are as true now as they were<br />
then.<br />
Betty Jane Wright<br />
Warwick Savings Foundation<br />
Donates $40,000 to SACH<br />
R. Michael Kennedy and Robert N. Smith,<br />
members of the Board of Directors of the Warwick<br />
Savings Foundation, recently presented a check <strong>for</strong><br />
$40,000 to St. Anthony Community Hospital<br />
(SACH). Leah Cerkvenik, Executive Vice<br />
President/Administrator of the hospital accepted the<br />
generous donation.<br />
A portion of the donation, $10,000, was <strong>for</strong> the<br />
Warwick Savings Foundation’s Platinum<br />
Sponsorship of the recent Annual <strong>Spring</strong> Ball. <strong>The</strong><br />
successful event, which was held Apr. 9, raised<br />
$112,000. Another $10,000 was <strong>for</strong> the Foundation’s<br />
Platinum Sponsorship of the upcoming Annual Golf<br />
Classic. This popular event is scheduled <strong>for</strong> Sept. 12.<br />
<strong>The</strong> remaining $20,000 is to be used <strong>for</strong> the planned<br />
renovation and modernization of the hospital.<br />
<strong>The</strong> Warwick Savings Foundation was <strong>for</strong>med<br />
in 1997 by Warwick Community Bancorp, Inc., a<br />
holding company organized in connection with the<br />
mutual-to-stock conversion, at that time, of <strong>The</strong><br />
Warwick Savings Bank. <strong>The</strong> Board of Directors of<br />
the Foundation considers requests <strong>for</strong> grants from<br />
eligible organizations committed to using the funds<br />
in the local area. <strong>The</strong> Board funds those projects or<br />
organizations which can demonstrate an ability to<br />
deliver services and benefits which meet the needs of the<br />
community.<br />
Warwick Savings Foundation Board (WSF) member Robert N.<br />
Smith (from left) presents the generous donation to Leah<br />
Cerkvenik, Executive Vice President/Administrator of St.<br />
Anthony Community Hospital, along with WSF Board member<br />
R. Michael Kennedy<br />
Mothers’ <strong>Day</strong> Breakfast<br />
<strong>The</strong> Florida Lions Club is hosting their annual<br />
Mothers’ <strong>Day</strong> Breakfast on <strong>Sun</strong>., May 8 from 7:30 a.m. to 1<br />
p.m. at Teresa’s Toadstool Family Restaurant. <strong>The</strong> cost is $7<br />
<strong>for</strong> adults and $4 <strong>for</strong> children under 10 years of age. <strong>The</strong><br />
menu is pancakes, eggs with toast or French toast and a<br />
choice of breakfast meat. Tickets may be purchased from<br />
any Lions Club member or at the Toadstool.<br />
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‘Taste of the Town’ Takes Shape<br />
Get your tickets now <strong>for</strong> St. Stephen;s "Taste of the<br />
Town," which will be held on Tues., May 17, from 4 p.m. -<br />
9:30 p.m. on the school grounds. With the help of<br />
Provident Bank as a sponsor and the support of a number<br />
of local restaurant establishments, the event promises to<br />
have "a taste <strong>for</strong> everyone."<br />
This family friendly food event is a first <strong>for</strong> St.<br />
Stephen. Chairperson Mary Juliano, brought the event to<br />
St. Stephen from another school, where it has been successful<br />
<strong>for</strong> 20 years running. "Now we need to make this<br />
concept work <strong>for</strong> us here in Warwick," said Juliano. "We<br />
have the support of Provident Bank and a number of local<br />
establishments, even though it is our first year, which is<br />
very exciting <strong>for</strong> all of us"<br />
Restaurants signed on to participate include: <strong>The</strong><br />
Landmark Inn, <strong>The</strong> Crystal Inn, Pioneer Restaurant,<br />
NOW OPEN<br />
Wednesday - <strong>Sun</strong>day • 11AM - 5PM<br />
Simpson<br />
Originals<br />
Cheryl Simpson - Artist/Author<br />
Angel Art - Custom Poetry<br />
Unique Photography<br />
Home of the “Cloud Angels”<br />
Come Tap into Your Angel Light<br />
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Applewood Winery, Le Petite Cuisine, Zana D, New<br />
Mil<strong>for</strong>d Deli and Italian Ice, Bellvale Creamery, Lisa’s<br />
Cookie Shop, <strong>The</strong> Copper Bottom, John Martin’s<br />
Restaurant and Pub, Janet’s Quality Baked Goods and Park<br />
Place.<br />
General admission to "Taste of the Town" is $3 in<br />
advance, $4 at the door. Children under 15 are free with a<br />
paying adult. Once inside the event, patrons will purchase<br />
food tickets <strong>for</strong> $1 each. Each of the food and drink offerings<br />
will cost from $ 1 - $ 3.<br />
Live entertainment and a seating area will be available.<br />
Beer, wine, soda and water will be available <strong>for</strong> purchase as<br />
well. Tickets are available in the St. Stephens Parish Office,<br />
the School Office, and Frazzleberries. For additional in<strong>for</strong>mation,<br />
visit: www.ststephen-stedward.org or call 986-<br />
3533.<br />
Fundraiser Features Greek Revival &<br />
Historic Houses<br />
On Sat., May 14, Elant Foundation will host its Fourth<br />
Annual <strong>Spring</strong> House Tour from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. <strong>The</strong> selfguided<br />
tour of homes in the greater Goshen area will reflect<br />
a wide variety of architecture and design, with styles ranging<br />
from Greek revival to historic and Federal. <strong>The</strong> tour<br />
will include a designer showcase apartment by Goshen<br />
interior designer Marge Scollard and a French bistro at<br />
Glen Arden retirement community.<br />
Ticket holders will have the opportunity to learn about<br />
the architectural and family histories of some of Goshen’s<br />
most fascinating properties, while enjoying the unique mix<br />
of homes on the tour. More than 400 people participated<br />
in last year’s <strong>Spring</strong> House Tour. "We’re hoping to build on<br />
the success of the past three years to make this year’s tour<br />
an even bigger charitable event <strong>for</strong> the community…supporting<br />
programs and projects that benefit older adults<br />
and chronically ill people through our not-<strong>for</strong>-profit<br />
organization," said Paul Scire¢, Development Officer <strong>for</strong><br />
Elant Foundation.<br />
A limited number of tickets are available <strong>for</strong> $30 per<br />
person in advance, or $35 each at the door. <strong>The</strong> ticket price<br />
includes the French bistro. For more in<strong>for</strong>mation call (845)<br />
291-3884.<br />
Reclaiming Your Garden & Organic<br />
Gardening<br />
Is your garden out of control? On Sat., May 14, from<br />
10 a.m. – 12 noon, come watch the Master Gardeners<br />
trans<strong>for</strong>m an overgrown Demo Garden into a healthy, lush<br />
and attractive garden. Ask questions as gardeners work,<br />
and learn hands-on valuable tips on how to reclaim and<br />
revitalize your unruly or untended garden.<br />
<strong>The</strong>re will also be an introduction into the world of<br />
organic gardening on Tues., May 17 from 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.<br />
Learn to replace synthetic fertilizers and pesticides with<br />
environmentally sound gardening principles. Think of<br />
your garden as a part of an eco-system that includes soil,<br />
plants, water, wildlife, insects and even people.<br />
Both of these demonstrations take place at Cornell<br />
Cooperative Extension Orange County in Middletown.<br />
<strong>The</strong> cost is $15 per person. To register, call Donna Cooke,<br />
Community Horticulture Educator at 344-1234.<br />
O.C. Walkers to Support Mental Health<br />
In memory of friends lost to suicide, organizations<br />
and individuals are walking to raise awareness and protest<br />
cuts to Mental Health services. In November of 2004, several<br />
advocates from across the state walked 122 miles in<br />
support of Timothy’s Law in memory of Robin Jane<br />
Desrats.<br />
This year, the Orange County "Walk Committee" <strong>for</strong><br />
Mental Health and members of other various agencies, will<br />
meet at ShopRite in Warwick on Mon., May 16 (rain or<br />
shine). Participants will walk along Rte. 94 to Goshen and<br />
head out toward Middletown. To find out more about how<br />
to participate call Alexandra at 703-1042 or email<br />
Mentalhealth Walkers@yahoo.com.<br />
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New Location:<br />
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Off Kings Highway<br />
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Appointments Available<br />
M,T,W, F and Sat.<br />
ACKERMAN<br />
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To Schedule, Call Dr. Drew Ackerman at<br />
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Historical Society & Designer<br />
Partner <strong>for</strong> <strong>Spring</strong> Tea<br />
Local designer Marina Alario is creating<br />
an original room centerpiece <strong>for</strong> Christ<br />
Church’s 5th Annual <strong>Spring</strong> Tea in their<br />
parish hall on Sat., May 7. Marina, whose<br />
local interior design company, <strong>The</strong> Red<br />
Shutters, specializes in fine interior home<br />
design with a particular interest in historical<br />
spaces, will fashion a centerpiece featuring<br />
tea- related antiques, culled from her<br />
own collection and graciously loaned from<br />
<strong>The</strong> Warwick Historical Society.<br />
This event is truly a community celebration<br />
of the season, showcasing the talents<br />
of many local professionals <strong>for</strong> a good<br />
WARWICK VALLEY DISPATCH, MAY 4, 2005 9<br />
cause. <strong>The</strong> Tea will feature musical entertainment<br />
by local musicians, including<br />
David Crone as well as a variety of gift<br />
items and services <strong>for</strong> raffle and purchase.<br />
Proceeds will be used to further the<br />
church’s civic work and ongoing support of<br />
local charities such as Warwick Meals On<br />
Wheels, Warwick Ecumenical Food Pantry,<br />
and Habitat <strong>for</strong> Humanity.<br />
Tickets are $15 each with seatings at 1<br />
p.m. and 3 p.m. Reservations may be made<br />
by calling the Tea Hotline at 986-1774.<br />
Christ Church is located at 50 South Street<br />
in Warwick.<br />
Marina Alario (from left) and Jane Glazman, Showroom Manager of the Red Shutters,<br />
show some of the historic pieces that will be incorporated in the centerpiece at the<br />
Annual <strong>Spring</strong> Tea.<br />
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10 WARWICK VALLEY DISPATCH, MAY 4, 2005<br />
By Zann Hart<br />
Every so often I pull out a dog-eared and slightly yellowed<br />
article that sits beneath the papers in my right hand<br />
desk drawer.<br />
A dear friend found it in Reader’s Digest and passed it on<br />
to me shortly after I gave birth to my first son.<br />
For almost 18 years, that article has been tucked away –<br />
waiting <strong>for</strong> me to find it from time to time and remind me<br />
that motherhood is <strong>for</strong> life, filled with heartache and hope,<br />
laughter and lunacy. It has been perhaps two or three years<br />
since I pulled that article out again from under the file folder<br />
marked "Office Stationery." It had made it safely all of the<br />
2500 miles from Dallas to Warwick this fall. It had weathered<br />
several other moves be<strong>for</strong>e it, up and down stairs, and across<br />
town.<br />
It never fails. I can’t read it without tears burning in my<br />
eyes. More than anything I’ve ever read, it captures with a<br />
bitter sweetness the meaning of being "mom," "ma,"<br />
"madre," and "mommy" –depending on the day - to two<br />
boys, now 15 and 18<br />
It seems like yesterday when I first read that article<br />
–when Sesame Street not Starbucks started my day. I could<br />
relate perfectly to the woman in the article. But I could never<br />
imagine…nor ever be prepared - <strong>for</strong> the awesome journey<br />
that lay ahead of me…one that required combat boots and an<br />
armadillo hide, not de rigueur black suits and three-inch<br />
heels, to survive!<br />
This Mother’s <strong>Day</strong>, with the permission of the author,<br />
Dale Hanson Bourke, I offer a reprint of the article as a tribute<br />
to all mothers, new and old, who know what it means to<br />
hold the noble life long title of "Mother."<br />
Motherhood Changes Your Life …<br />
but Not the Way You Think<br />
What Motherhood Really Means<br />
By Dale Hanson Bourke, from "Everyday Miracles"<br />
Time is running out <strong>for</strong> my friend. While we are sitting<br />
at lunch, she casually mentions that she and her husband<br />
are thinking of "starting a family." What she means is<br />
that her biological clock has begun its countdown, and she<br />
is being <strong>for</strong>ced to consider the prospect of motherhood.<br />
"We’re taking a survey," she says, half joking. "Do you<br />
think I should have a baby?"<br />
"It will change your life," I say, carefully, keeping my<br />
tone neutral.<br />
"I know," she says. "No more sleeping in on Saturdays,<br />
no more spontaneous vacations…"<br />
But that is not what I mean to tell her. I try to decide<br />
what to tell her.<br />
I want her to know what she will never learn in childbirth<br />
classes: that the physical wounds of childbearing heal,<br />
but that becoming a mother will leave an emotional wound<br />
so raw that she will be <strong>for</strong>ever vulnerable. I consider warning<br />
her that she will never read a newspaper again without<br />
asking, "What if that had been my child?" That every plane<br />
crash, every fire will haunt her. That when she sees pictures<br />
of starving children, she will wonder if anything could be<br />
worse than watching your child die.<br />
I look at her manicured nails and stylish suit and think<br />
that no matter how sophisticated she is, becoming a mother<br />
will reduce her to the primitive level of a bear protecting<br />
her cub. That an urgent call of "Mom"! will cause her to<br />
drop her best crystal without a moment’s hesitation.<br />
I feel I should warn her that no matter how many years<br />
she has invested in her career, she will be professionally<br />
derailed by motherhood. She might arrange <strong>for</strong> child care,<br />
but one day she will be going into an important business<br />
meeting, and she will think about her baby’s sweet smell.<br />
She will have to use every ounce of discipline to keep from<br />
running home, just to make sure her child is all right.<br />
I want my friend to know that everyday decisions will<br />
no longer be routine. That a 5 year-old boy’s desire to go<br />
to the men’s room rather than the women’s at a restaurant<br />
will become a major dilemma. That issues of independence<br />
and gender identity will be weighed against the<br />
prospect that a child molester may be lurking in the rest<br />
room. However decisive she may be at the office, she will<br />
second-guess herself constantly as a mother.<br />
Looking at my attractive friend, I want to assure her<br />
that eventually she will shed the pounds of pregnancy, but<br />
she will never feel the same about herself. That her life,<br />
now so important, will be of less value to her once she has<br />
a child. That she would give it up in a moment to save her<br />
offspring, but will also begin to hope <strong>for</strong> more years – not<br />
to accomplish her own dreams, but to watch her child<br />
accomplish his.<br />
My friend’s relationship with her husband will<br />
change, but not in the way she thinks. I wish she could<br />
understand how much more you can love a man who is<br />
always careful to powder the baby or who never hesitates<br />
to play with his son or daughter. I think she should know<br />
that she will fall in love with her husband again <strong>for</strong> reasons<br />
she would now find very unromantic.<br />
I want to describe to my friend the exhilaration of<br />
seeing your child learn to hit a baseball. I want to capture<br />
<strong>for</strong> her the belly laugh of a baby who is touching the soft<br />
fur of a dog <strong>for</strong> the first time. I want her to taste the joy<br />
that is so real it hurts.<br />
My friend’s quizzical look makes me realize that tears<br />
have <strong>for</strong>med in my eyes.<br />
"You’ll never regret it," I say finally.<br />
<strong>The</strong>n, squeezing my friend’s hand, I offer a prayer <strong>for</strong><br />
her and me and all of the mere mortal women who stumble<br />
their way into this holiest of callings.<br />
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Warwick Valley Racquet Sports Announces<br />
First Adidas Tennis Camp Program In Area<br />
Warwick Valley Racquet Sports will host an open<br />
house <strong>Sun</strong>., May 22, from 1-4 p.m. <strong>for</strong> their first Adidas<br />
Tennis Camp this summer, bringing to area youth an exclusive<br />
opportunity to experience tennis at the highest level<br />
from top tennis pros.<br />
Directed by Gerald Sarmiento, a USPTA/PTR certified<br />
tennis professional with a proven record of success training<br />
elite junior tennis players, the Adidas Tennis Camp opens<br />
June 27 and runs through Aug. 18 with seven four-day sessions<br />
at the beautiful mountain top location of Hidden<br />
Valley Resort in Vernon, NJ.<br />
Adidas is synonymous with the best in tennis with<br />
endorsements by some of the game’s most inspiring players,<br />
including Justine Henin-Hardenne, Marat Safin and<br />
the Bryan brothers. Sarmiento, a member of the Adidas<br />
National Tennis Team and USRSA Master Racquet<br />
Technician and National Tester, reflects this level of excellence<br />
as one of the top teaching pros in the region.<br />
Owner of Warwick Valley Racquet Sports, Sarmiento<br />
has personally trained several of the USTA Eastern<br />
Section’s top junior players, all of whom either play <strong>for</strong> elite<br />
tennis high schools or are competing at the Division 1 college<br />
level.<br />
WARWICK VALLEY DISPATCH, MAY 4, 2005 11<br />
Miracles happen<br />
every moment at St. Anthony<br />
Community Hospital<br />
5:47 pm<br />
He currently coaches the No. 2 and No. 3 ranked varsity<br />
tennis boys players in Sussex County, NJ. Richard Bell,<br />
USPTR certified tennis pro and a USTA nationally ranked<br />
player, and <strong>for</strong>mer second Singles player <strong>for</strong> Princeton,<br />
joins Sarmiento as one of the camp pros.<br />
<strong>The</strong> Adidas Tennis camp is open to youth ages 9-17.<br />
Fees are $225 <strong>for</strong> the four-day week and include a 5% discount<br />
<strong>for</strong> multiple week/child enrollments. All players<br />
receive a free Adidas camp T-shirt. Sessions are from 9<br />
a.m.-3 p.m. and include the weeks of June 27, July 5, July<br />
11, July 25, Aug. 1, Aug. 8, and Aug. 15. Campers are<br />
advised to select first and second choices due to space limitations<br />
and the anticipation that sessions will fill quickly.<br />
Warwick Valley Racquet Sports, located in historical<br />
downtown Warwick at 28 Railroad Ave., features the area’s<br />
finest selection of racquet sports equipment, apparel and<br />
accessories, plus 24-hour racquet stringing and customizing,<br />
a frequent stringer program and fully stocked demo<br />
center. Hours are Tue-Fri. 10-6, Sat.-<strong>Sun</strong>, 10-5, Closed<br />
Mondays through Memorial <strong>Day</strong>. For a camp brochure or<br />
more in<strong>for</strong>mation call Brooke at 845-987-8004 or visit<br />
WVRS online at www.warwickvalleyracquets.com/adidascamp.<br />
3:42 am 8:38 am<br />
7:43 am<br />
6:23 pm<br />
One minute, a miraculous recovery. <strong>The</strong> next, a diagnosis is made with the aid of<br />
technology that wasn’t available a year ago. Meanwhile, a child is born thanks to<br />
the availability of state-of-the-art equipment. A grandfather opens his eyes after<br />
laser surgery and looks at his granddaughter as though it’s the very first time.<br />
What may appear to be miracles is really the result of unflagging commitment<br />
to our community. Our patients recently voted us #1 in patient satisfaction in a poll<br />
conducted by Professional Research Consultants (PRC). We take pride in knowing that<br />
we have been distinguished with 12 separate national awards <strong>for</strong> outstanding service.<br />
<strong>The</strong>re’s a spirit to St. Anthony’s that guides us every minute of every hour.<br />
Some call it medicine. We think it’s something more.<br />
Warwick<br />
Schools Get<br />
Extra <strong>Day</strong> Off<br />
All Warwick Valley Central School<br />
District schools will be closed May<br />
27 through May 30. <strong>The</strong> District has<br />
extended the Memorial <strong>Day</strong> holiday<br />
to include Fri., May 27.<br />
Miracles through<br />
Medicine<br />
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12 WARWICK VALLEY DISPATCH, MAY 4, 2005<br />
A Little Bit of Texas, Comes to Pine Island<br />
By Jennifer O’Connor<br />
With a slow “Texas-drawl” and clad in cowboy hats,<br />
while wearing mixed styles of leather jackets, T-shirts and<br />
denim jeans, Texan farmers took to the Black Dirt region of<br />
Pine Island, as part of the Texas Agricultural Lifetime<br />
Leadership (TALL) program. Being accustomed to barbecue-style<br />
boar roasts in their home state, the group dug<br />
into a Polish meal of kielbasa with sauerkraut, pierogis, and<br />
galombki at the W. Rogowski Farm.<br />
But be<strong>for</strong>e they had a taste of Poland, Cheryl Rogowski<br />
introduced, the group to, some of the women – immigrants,<br />
from Puebla, Mexico - who work on her farm. “I’m<br />
glad that my girls joined us today,” she said. “<strong>The</strong>y are a little<br />
timid, but without them - this place would not happen.”<br />
During the luncheon, the Texan guests mixed-in well<br />
with the cream of Warwick’s crop, including - local farmers,<br />
Virginia Martin, Al Buckbee, Diana Lupinski, Marie<br />
Pillmeier, Russell Kowal, and Paul Ruszkiewicz, as well as<br />
Linda Glohs, the Executive Director of the Warwick Valley<br />
Chamber of Commerce; Seymour Gordon, PDR; John<br />
Buckley, Assistant Principal at Warwick Valley High School<br />
(WVHS); Nancy Colgan, WVHS Agricultural teacher and<br />
two of her Future Farmers of America (FFA) students.<br />
<strong>The</strong> students - America’s future farmers, listened<br />
attentively to the agricultural experiences of those in the<br />
TALL program, gaining invaluable insight to the business<br />
as a whole. This year, TALL, joined <strong>for</strong>ces with its “sister”<br />
program – LEAD, New York, an extension of Cornell<br />
University.<br />
About two months ago, Paul Ruszkiewicz and Cheryl<br />
Rogowski, recent graduates of the LEAD, NY program,<br />
toured farms in South Texas and parts of Mexico. “<strong>The</strong><br />
Texas programs really helped us out,” said Larry Van De<br />
Valk, Director of the LEAD, NY Program. “When Texas<br />
came to New York, we welcomed them.”<br />
Both of these two-year leadership programs have the<br />
same goals - developing participants leadership skills such<br />
as public speaking; learning about the policy process and<br />
understanding how the local, state and federal government<br />
works, as well as how to influence that process; and help<br />
those in the agricultural community to acquire a greater appreciation<br />
of how agriculture interacts with society as a whole.<br />
In past programs, the TALL group did not tour New<br />
York State. As in the case this year, the TALL group would<br />
go to New York City to get a feel <strong>for</strong> the metropolitan influence<br />
and the financial markets. Van De Valk convinced Dr.<br />
Jim Mazurkiewicz, the TALL Director, that he needed to<br />
“get outside of Manhattan, to get a greater picture of New<br />
York agriculture.”<br />
Dr. Mazurkiewicz couldn’t have agreed more. “NYC is<br />
a wonderful place of many cultures and people. It’s the<br />
financial capital of the world,” said Mazurkiewicz. “And I<br />
realize that. And I appreciate it and respect that. But they<br />
(the participants) also need to realize that NYS is a large<br />
state within itself. <strong>The</strong>re’s a lot of agriculture here – it’s a<br />
large dairy state and fruit and vegetable state.”<br />
And, that’s an understatement! After all, farming is a<br />
3.7 billion-dollar industry in New York State. “A lot of peo-<br />
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Cheryl Rogowski scoops up some of the black dirt on her farm to show the participants of the TALL group.<br />
ple in agriculture are really good at what they do,” said Van<br />
De Valk, “but they only know a specific part of agriculture.<br />
By giving them a wide variety of issues to look at - this<br />
gives them a better handle on the whole system. Many<br />
people feel that this program is a life changing experience<br />
– it opens their eyes to other opportunities.”<br />
Eyes certainly were opened and the crowd burst into<br />
laughter as Jeff Camp of Wellington, TX said, “Our soil is<br />
as white as yours is black and as poor as yours is rich.”<br />
Camp is the owner and operator of Camp Farms, a producer<br />
of cotton, peanuts, sorghum, small grains, and cattle.<br />
Danny Sosebee, who grew-up in South Texas said, it’s<br />
interesting to see how agriculture functions in a different<br />
area like this (Pine Island). He added, “<strong>The</strong> challenges they<br />
have to face are just like ours, but in different climates.<br />
<strong>The</strong>y (Farmers in NYS) have to meet against a small market<br />
window, not like - Cali<strong>for</strong>nia and Texas.”<br />
Dr. Mazurkiewicz spoke about some of the major<br />
challenges the industry faces as a whole. “We’ve enjoyed a<br />
‘cheap food policy’ since Roosevelt, with about 10% of our<br />
disposal income being spent on food in the United States.<br />
Whereas, in other countries like Mexico they spend 33%<br />
and I think in Japan they probably spend about 40 to 50<br />
%,” said Mazurkiewicz. “So we enjoyed that ‘cheap food<br />
policy’ through subsidizing. But it doesn’t really subsidize<br />
the farmer – it subsidizes the consumer.”<br />
“And it’s a message that we need to get out there,” he<br />
added, “that if you don’t want the program then be willing<br />
to pay more <strong>for</strong> food, just like we have to pay double <strong>for</strong><br />
gasoline today than we did years ago. I see that as a trend<br />
here. <strong>The</strong> cost of production is escalating in the United<br />
States.”<br />
He also said that regulation, labor and laws are encompassing<br />
a “way-of-life,” in the ability to produce the ‘cheap<br />
food supply.’ Consumers will either want to continue that<br />
policy or it will be moved to South America, China, Russia<br />
and other places of the world. “And we’ll import food and<br />
fiber just like we do gasoline. And we’ll pay the price <strong>for</strong><br />
it,” added Mazurkiewicz.<br />
As the group walked onto the soft soil of one of the<br />
Rogowski fields, Cheryl Rogowski said, “We (the LEAD NY<br />
group) were at a ranch in Texas that was 17,000 acres. <strong>The</strong><br />
entire Black Dirt region is 14,000 acres. So one of your<br />
ranches is bigger than our entire area.” She then laughed<br />
and said, “You sneeze and we’re gone.”<br />
Yet, after weathering recent floodwaters and the many<br />
obstacles of farming, the Rogowski Farm and other local<br />
farmers are still standing tall. Other than the Rogowski<br />
Farm, the Texas group visited the Ruszkiewicz Onion<br />
Farm, Leonard DeBuck’s Sod Farm, Bellvale Dairy Farms<br />
and Harley Matsil’s Wheat Grass Entrepreneurship and<br />
Marketing.<br />
Library Hosts Water Gardening,<br />
Book Discussion & Plant Sale<br />
On Thurs., May 19 at 7 p.m. the <strong>Albert</strong><br />
<strong>Wisner</strong> Public library will host "Water<br />
Gardening: Establishing and Maintaining a<br />
Water Feature." For gardeners planning to<br />
install a pond this spring or <strong>for</strong> those who<br />
would like some tips on maintenance and<br />
care, this will be a very in<strong>for</strong>mative program.<br />
<strong>The</strong> presenter will be a Master<br />
Gardener from the Cornell Cooperative<br />
Extension and the program will be a<br />
Slide/Lecture Presentation with a question<br />
and answer period.<br />
Book Discussion<br />
On Sat., May 21 at 2 p.m. the <strong>Albert</strong><br />
<strong>Wisner</strong> Public Library will host a book discussion<br />
of the best seller "<strong>The</strong> Curious<br />
Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time" by<br />
Mark Haddon. Leading the discussion will<br />
be architect be Paul Mays and his wife,<br />
Lisa. Mr. Mays, of the firm, Butler<br />
Rowland Mays, created the design <strong>for</strong> the<br />
new library building.<br />
"<strong>The</strong> Curious Incident of the Dog in<br />
the Night-Time" is a murder mystery of<br />
sorts told by fifteen-year-old Christopher<br />
John Francis Boone. He knows all the<br />
countries of the world and their capitals<br />
and every prime number up to 7,057. He<br />
relates well to animals but has no understanding<br />
of human emotions. He cannot<br />
stand to be touched and detests the color<br />
yellow. Solving this mystery leads him to<br />
the secrets and mysteries of his own family<br />
life.<br />
Friends of the Library Plant Sale<br />
Calling all garden enthusiasts! <strong>The</strong><br />
Friends of the <strong>Albert</strong> <strong>Wisner</strong> Public Library<br />
will be hosting their annual Library Plant<br />
Sale on May 22 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. in<br />
Lewis Park on Main St. in Warwick. Rain<br />
or shine the Friends will be selling hardy<br />
perennials, colorful annuals, container<br />
plants, fragrant hanging plants, shrubs,<br />
flats and more! Many of the plants, especially<br />
the perennials, are donated from<br />
existing Warwick gardens.<br />
In addition to plants, homemade<br />
baked goods will be available <strong>for</strong> the public<br />
to purchase and enjoy. As in years past,<br />
there will be the very popular Raffle<br />
Baskets. <strong>The</strong>se Raffle Baskets will be chock<br />
full of wonderful items and gift certificates<br />
donated by Warwick merchants and<br />
restaurants.<br />
For more in<strong>for</strong>mation or to register<br />
<strong>for</strong> these programs call 986-1047.
Celebrate ‘<strong>The</strong> Colors of Life’<br />
in a Dance<br />
Dance DAÑAMARIA announces the premiere per<strong>for</strong>mances<br />
of the new Warwick Modern Dance <strong>The</strong>atre in<br />
a newly created dance entitled, "<strong>The</strong> Colors of Life." <strong>The</strong><br />
per<strong>for</strong>mances will be held on Sat., May 7 at 11a.m., and<br />
Fri., May 13 at 6:30 p.m. at the Warwick Valley Middle<br />
School, located at 225 West Street in Warwick. Thanks to<br />
the generosity of local sponsors, the per<strong>for</strong>mances are free<br />
and open to the public.<br />
"<strong>The</strong> Colors of Life" is a dance about the journey<br />
through life, its challenges, faith, and most importantly<br />
that of hope and renewal. It is a beautiful dance made even<br />
more special by the creative energy of the dancers. <strong>The</strong>re<br />
will be a special guest appearance by dancers Dañamaria<br />
(Martin) Welch and Wendy Ann Powell. Next year, this<br />
dance will be toured in per<strong>for</strong>mances <strong>for</strong> seniors, and other<br />
venues in the community, and beyond.<br />
<strong>The</strong> Saturday morning per<strong>for</strong>mance on May 7 at 11<br />
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a.m. will be a technical demonstration, and presentation of<br />
the dance in a "Work in Progress" <strong>for</strong>mat. Technically, it is<br />
a dress rehearsal open to the public; designed to delight<br />
children of all ages. <strong>The</strong>re will be a discussion on the creative<br />
process, as well as the evolution of the dance, and<br />
dancers with a reception following the per<strong>for</strong>mance. On<br />
Fri., May 13 at 6:30 p.m. the company will have their official<br />
debut of the new work.<br />
Dance DAÑAMARIA was established in 1996. Its mission<br />
is to reach out into the community, provide quality<br />
Concert Modern Dance per<strong>for</strong>mances and to enrich and<br />
inspire audiences through dance. In addition, it is committed<br />
to educating communities about Modern Dance<br />
and its benefit to our society through per<strong>for</strong>mances, workshops<br />
and lectures. For more in<strong>for</strong>mation about Dance<br />
DAÑAMARIA call 845-986-6890 or www.dance.danamaria.com.<br />
<strong>Spring</strong> into Color at Galleria Nuova<br />
A new round of artists, are being featured at Galleria<br />
Nuova: <strong>The</strong> New Gallery of Fine Art, from now until May<br />
30. <strong>The</strong> show, "<strong>Spring</strong> Color," is a celebration of the<br />
months to come with selected works that focus on the<br />
naked beauty of color being reborn and the return to pink<br />
sunsets, warm green winds and blood red roses that<br />
accompany the reemergence of the season.<br />
Yet these colors are not limited to the show’s landscapes<br />
that are also being displayed - from Rob Doran’s<br />
glittered, gilded gold collage work entitled "Our Lady of the<br />
<strong>Sun</strong>flowers" to Brent Sanders’ energetic outlines and exuberant<br />
colors in "Cabool Storm." <strong>The</strong>se works all leap out<br />
of the frames.<br />
As <strong>for</strong> the artists themselves, Galleria Nuova is continuing<br />
with its motto of high standards. <strong>The</strong> gallery will host<br />
only the best of the best. Peter Krobath, the gallery’s most<br />
demanded artist, will have ample space devoted to his<br />
photo-realistic oils and watercolors.<br />
<strong>The</strong> new artists include:<br />
Brent Sanders, an oil painter from Tennessee, whose<br />
works scream with color and energy as the ink outlines of<br />
his subjects bounce off one another. He is a very well<br />
known artist in the South, and his works have been featured<br />
in galleries throughout the country.<br />
Rob Doran, a collage artist who uses everything from<br />
old door frames and car paint to nail polish and gilded gold<br />
to make his statements. His work finds a way of bringing<br />
together the worlds of religion, philosophy, music and<br />
mathematics in a style that is decidedly his own. Rob’s<br />
work is spreading quickly; after this show, his work will be<br />
displayed in Chicago and in Florida.<br />
Liron Sissman is a well established painter whose<br />
work bridges the gap between florals and human emotions.<br />
By portraying emotions using faceless metaphors, she<br />
invites viewers to become active observers. Her work is<br />
exhibited throughout the U.S., Israel, and many corporate<br />
and private collections.<br />
Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Mon., Wed.,<br />
Thurs., and <strong>Sun</strong>., from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. <strong>The</strong> Gallery is<br />
closed on Tues., Fri., and Sat. For more in<strong>for</strong>mation, email<br />
art@gallerianuova.com, or call 987-2044. Pieces may also<br />
be ordered by phone or at the web site, www.gallerianuova.com.<br />
Competition <strong>for</strong> Students to Display<br />
Artwork in U.S. Capitol<br />
U.S. Representative Sue Kelly will host this year's 19th<br />
Congressional District Art Competition <strong>for</strong> area high<br />
school students on Sat., May 21 at the Eisenhower Hall, 6th<br />
Floor Gallery on the campus of the U.S. Military Academy<br />
at West Point. Kelly has invited all public and private high<br />
schools located in the 19th Congressional District to<br />
encourage their students to participate in the annual event,<br />
in which students compete to have their artwork displayed<br />
in a public corridor of the U.S. Capitol in Washington D.C.<br />
<strong>The</strong> winner in each district will have their artwork<br />
displayed in the Capitol <strong>for</strong> one year. <strong>The</strong> contest is open<br />
to all students enrolled in grades 9 through 12 who reside<br />
within the 19th District. <strong>The</strong> event is open to the public<br />
from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., during which time an awards ceremony<br />
will take place. All students planning to participate<br />
must submit their artwork to one of Kelly's district offices<br />
(located in Fishkill, Goshen, and Yorktown) by no later<br />
than 5 p.m. on May 18.<br />
For specific artwork requirements and further details,<br />
students should contact Kelly's Goshen office at 845-291-4100.<br />
Angels in the Clouds<br />
Artist Cheryl Simpson of Middletown presents her<br />
ethereal representations of angels in cloud-like surroundings<br />
at the County Government Center, 255 Main Street in<br />
Goshen. Her works may be viewed Mon., - Fri., from 9<br />
a.m. – 5 p.m. Simpson’s work will also be on display at her<br />
new shop and studio at 3 Romer’s Alley in Sugar Loaf.<br />
Simpson works in watercolors, pastel, and photography.<br />
She is particularly drawn to watercolor because of its<br />
fluidity, which, <strong>for</strong> her, simulates the flow of energies.<br />
Locally, she has studied with Paul Gould, Cynthia Harris<br />
Pagano, and Linda Barboni.<br />
WVT Receives PSC Commendation<br />
WVT Communications (Warwick Valley Telephone)<br />
was recently commended by the New York State Public<br />
Service Commission (PSC) <strong>for</strong> the excellence of telephone<br />
service that the company and its employees provided to<br />
consumers during 2004. "We are most pleased to be recognized<br />
by the Commission," said WVT President Herbert<br />
Gareiss Jr. This commendation was earned by the constant<br />
ef<strong>for</strong>ts of our skilled, customer-conscious employees."<br />
<strong>The</strong> commendations <strong>for</strong> excellent service are based on<br />
telephone companies’ per<strong>for</strong>mance in relation to service<br />
quality standards established by the PSC. <strong>The</strong> criteria<br />
includes: an evaluation of customer trouble report rates<br />
and the number of consumer complaints received.<br />
Measurements are taken monthly <strong>for</strong> 912 central office<br />
switches in the state, and occasional staff inspections. This<br />
is the twelfth time WVT has received the PSC service excellence<br />
commendation.<br />
At the center of historic<br />
Railroad Avenue, we are proud<br />
to present the best of<br />
antiques, art, jewelry, oriental<br />
rugs, pottery, those<br />
accessories and collectibles<br />
that you and your<br />
loved ones will cherish <strong>for</strong><br />
years to come.<br />
Asian Imports, Gifts & More<br />
<strong>The</strong> Kimball Collection<br />
Oriental Rugs<br />
Victoriana, Art,<br />
Collectibles<br />
Handcrafted Furniture<br />
Gail Ball, Ltd<br />
Vintage/Estate Jewelry<br />
16-18 Railroad Avenue<br />
Warwick, New York<br />
Telephone:<br />
(845) 986-5520<br />
Email:<br />
geonal@hotmail.com<br />
Crafted Antiquities<br />
Linda Rosen Antiques<br />
Country & In<strong>for</strong>mal Furniture, etc.
14 WARWICK VALLEY DISPATCH, MAY 4, 2005<br />
High School Students ‘Job Shadow’ Warwick Businesses<br />
Businesses throughout the Town of Warwick participated<br />
in a Job Shadowing Program, sponsored by the<br />
Warwick Valley Chamber of Commerce in conjunction<br />
with the Warwick Valley School District and the Warwick<br />
Valley Rotary. Students are given the opportunity to "shadow"<br />
someone working in a business or profession that the<br />
student may be considering as a career.<br />
Among the many businesses and organizations that<br />
opened their doors to students were <strong>The</strong> Warwick Valley<br />
Dispatch, St. Anthony Community Hospital and WVT<br />
Communications. <strong>The</strong> Dispatch welcomed two students –<br />
Talisa Vega and Chase Class - on their production day, to<br />
experience the process of laying-out and putting-out its<br />
120-year-old newspaper, which is printed in the Village of<br />
Warwick.<br />
Down the street from <strong>The</strong> Dispatch, WVT<br />
Communication hosted six high school sophomores. At a<br />
breakfast get-together, the students were welcomed by<br />
WVT President Herb Gareiss and WVT Vice President<br />
Participating in the Job Shadowing Program at WVT Communication are: (front) Jean<br />
Beattie, Pat Akin (student), Adam Emmerich (student), Seth Plesang (student), Liz<br />
Neaverth (student), Keith Scarzafava; (second row) Seth Dale (student), Ryan Schmid,<br />
Ginny Quackenbush, Chris Miles (student); (third row) Don Snoop; (fourth row) Mike<br />
Cutler, Joyce Stoeberl, Brenda Schadt; (last two rows) Larry Drake, Donna Egan, Keith<br />
Kruger, and Rennie Bradner.<br />
Mandes Kates, MD (left) and Yvonne Capone, Human Resources Manager and<br />
Associate Director of Volunteer Services <strong>for</strong> SACH (far right), show the ropes to<br />
WVHS Seniors Diana Lopez, Jackie Young and Meghann Doyle.<br />
Pisces Passions Art Boutique<br />
On Sat., June 4 at 6 p.m., Pisces<br />
Passions presents “A Three Woman Show”<br />
featuring the art of Shannon Bellum, Lily<br />
Fertik and Ada Hunter. This diverse exhibition<br />
in one of Sugar Loaf’s newest Art &<br />
Crafts shops showcases three area artists<br />
working in a variety of media: painting,<br />
sculpture, photography, collage, installation,<br />
and digital media, who use contemporary<br />
approaches that reflect their respec-<br />
Larry Drake. Gareiss is Past-President and Drake is current<br />
President of the Warwick Valley Chamber of Commerce.<br />
Following an overall tour of the company, the students<br />
spent several hours with WVT’s Digital TV, Directory<br />
Services, Engineering, and Marketing departments.<br />
Not far from WVT Communication, high school seniors<br />
Meghann Doyle, Diana Lopez and Jackie Young were<br />
at St. Anthony Community Hospital (SACH) learning<br />
about a career in nursing. <strong>The</strong> students changed into<br />
scrubs, the sanitary garments worn in the operating room,<br />
and much to their mutual excitement, they had received<br />
authorization to witness an actual eye operation per<strong>for</strong>med<br />
by Mandes Kates, MD, PhD, an ophthalmologist<br />
and surgeon with the Warwick Eye Center. "That was cool,"<br />
they all chimed as they left the operating room.<br />
<strong>The</strong> remainder of the job-shadowing schedule included<br />
another visit to the operating room along with an observation<br />
period in the emergency room, the Intensive Care<br />
unit and the Medical Surgical unit. "Be<strong>for</strong>e they leave, we’ll<br />
tive artistic backgrounds. <strong>The</strong> opening and<br />
reception are free and open to the public.<br />
Refreshments will be available and the<br />
artists will be on hand to discuss their<br />
work.<br />
Pisces Passions is located at 6 Romers<br />
Alley across from the Barn Sider restaurant<br />
in the Sugar Loaf Art & Crafts Village. For<br />
more in<strong>for</strong>mation call 469-4741 or visit the<br />
website at www.piscespassions.com.<br />
give them employment applications," quipped Yvonne<br />
Capone, Human Resources Manage and Associate Director<br />
of Volunteer Services, who explained that the nationwide<br />
shortage of nurses makes nursing an excellent choice <strong>for</strong> a<br />
career. But she also advised them to keep up their grades<br />
and to be prepared <strong>for</strong> years of study and hard work.<br />
"<strong>The</strong> cooperation we received from the community<br />
was great," said John Buckley, Assistant Principal at WVHS.<br />
"Our Job Shadowing Program is a wonderful experience<br />
<strong>for</strong> every student and we are thankful to every business,<br />
organization and other facilities, such as SACH, that welcomed<br />
them." Buckley directed this year’s Job Shadowing<br />
Program. Pam Arace, Chair of the Job Shadowing<br />
Committee, also directed the program.<br />
"Over 100 employers in the Town welcomed the kids,"<br />
said Linda Glohs, Executive Director of Warwick Chamber<br />
of Commerce. "Everyone did a terrific job!"<br />
Managing Editor Marion Moraski (right), who has worked at <strong>The</strong> Warwick Valley<br />
Dispatch <strong>for</strong> over 30 years, teaches Chase Class (from left) and Talisa Vega how to "layout"<br />
a newspaper on flats be<strong>for</strong>e going off to the press.<br />
Warwick Valley Dispatch Publisher Min Jae Hong (center) shows Talisa Vega (front)<br />
and Chase Class the electronic "lay-out" of the newspaper.<br />
Historical Society Wine & Cheese Party<br />
Join in <strong>for</strong> the annual Historical<br />
Society Wine & Cheese Party on <strong>Sun</strong>., June<br />
5 from 3 – 5 p.m. A delicious selection of<br />
international wines and cheeses will be<br />
served under the apple trees in Lewis Park<br />
while the well-known ensemble, "A Touch<br />
of Brass" entertains with their music.<br />
Tickets are $25 per person, and are available<br />
at Peck’s Liquors or at "the door."<br />
This year everyone attending the party<br />
will receive a glass, commemorating the<br />
1810 House, with their purchase of a ticket.<br />
All proceeds will benefit the Warwick<br />
Historical Society’s ef<strong>for</strong>ts to preserve the<br />
Village’s historic buildings. Call Karen<br />
Emmerich, 986-0151, <strong>for</strong> more in<strong>for</strong>mation.
Dog show organizer Jenna Field, and volunteers Jason Spiegel and Kyle Andreas, have<br />
just registered Ivanca, a Sheep dog, with owner Cheryl Harris, and friend, Victoria, and<br />
Molson, a Golden Retriever, with owners Victoria and Eleanor Topping.<br />
Susie Graf, one of the organizers of the Children's Art Display, is shown with a quilt<br />
made by the students of the Kids Club House.<br />
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<strong>Spring</strong> <strong>Fest</strong> Photos by Lon Tytell<br />
<strong>The</strong> students at the United Martial Arts Centers per<strong>for</strong>m many different techniques at the Railroad Green park.<br />
A horse and buggy ride helped Prudential Rand raise money <strong>for</strong> the <strong>Sun</strong>shine Kids.<br />
Stephanie Bastanza, Kaitlin Ulrich, Jessica Hanley, Chelsea Smith, Lisa Negron, and<br />
Sarah Dumm of the Joan Butler Institute of Dance have fun.
16 WARWICK VALLEY DISPATCH, MAY 4, 2005<br />
Mother's <strong>Day</strong> is the perfect time of<br />
the year to celebrate the special woman<br />
in your life. In the Town of Warwick you<br />
will find a superb variety of places to<br />
dine and great places to find the perfect<br />
gift <strong>for</strong> mom. Show her how much you<br />
care and treat mom to one of the many<br />
fabulous restaurants in town or give her<br />
a gift she’ll love from one of the many<br />
fine shops and greenhouses that<br />
Warwick has to offer.<br />
But most of all let her know how<br />
much you appreciate her with kind<br />
words to make it a day she’ll cherish <strong>for</strong>ever.<br />
Text and Photos by Lon Tytell<br />
Forever Jewelers<br />
Specialists in custom made Mother's <strong>Day</strong> charms, rings, and<br />
pendants, combined with helpful, courteous service, make<br />
Forever Jewelers a place to select a beautiful gift <strong>for</strong> Mother's <strong>Day</strong>.<br />
Discover the largest selection of diamond engagement rings<br />
and mountings in Orange County. You'll be amazed how nice<br />
your rings will look when the employees demonstrate their<br />
expertise in remounting old diamonds. Forever Jewelers repairs<br />
all jewelry. Cleaning and inspection of jewelry is free of charge.<br />
Known <strong>for</strong> their full range of watch repair, a nice assortment<br />
of watches, including Accutron, Hamilton, Bulova, Pulsar, and<br />
gold watches, Forever Jewelers is the place to visit <strong>for</strong> great personal<br />
service. To make your watch feel more com<strong>for</strong>table, take<br />
advantage of their full array of watchbands.<br />
Visit Forever Jewelers at 38 Main Street, Warwick, on Sat.,<br />
May 7, to receive a corsage <strong>for</strong> Mother's <strong>Day</strong>. Check online <strong>for</strong> the<br />
entire selection of fine jewelry at www.<strong>for</strong>everjewelers.com<br />
Customer Friendly - Forever Jewelers was voted the most customer<br />
friendly store in the Hudson Valley. Let them show you<br />
what makes them different.<br />
Fabulous Restaurants & Gifts <strong>for</strong><br />
Mother’s <strong>Day</strong> (Part2)<br />
<strong>The</strong> Pear Tree<br />
What could a busy Mom love more than a little time out <strong>for</strong><br />
herself! <strong>The</strong> Pear Tree makes it easy to pamper Mom this<br />
Mother’s <strong>Day</strong> with luxurious bath and body products designed to<br />
make Mom feel extra special.<br />
Owner Marie Kosen, the mother of two daughters herself,<br />
has gathered the very best in European toiletries and candles,<br />
including; Lavender Meadows and La Bouquetiere from France,<br />
and Croft and Croft from London, to create the ultimate gift <strong>for</strong><br />
indulging Mom on Mother’s <strong>Day</strong>. Choose from Lavender<br />
Meadows Bubble or Nothing Lavender Bubble Bath, Chocolate<br />
Lavender and Lavender triple-milled soaps, Lavender-scented<br />
Forgiving Feet booties and even cute Lavender car scents in the<br />
hour-glass shape of dresses (as seen in InStyle!). She’ll love the<br />
thoroughly French La Bouquetiere soaps, lotions and powders.<br />
With each purchase at <strong>The</strong> Pear Tree comes a touch of<br />
France – a gift from the La Bouquetiere candle collection will be<br />
popped inside the Pear Tree’s Provence-inspired French blue and<br />
yellow print shopping bags.<br />
New to the Warwick shopping scene, <strong>The</strong> Pear Tree<br />
European Country features elegant decorative accessories, charming<br />
home and garden accents, memorable gifts, colorful French<br />
table linens, and the Hudson Valley’s most extensive selection of<br />
Vietri dinnerware, serve ware and flatware. Hours are Tues.-Sat.<br />
11-5 and <strong>Sun</strong>. 11-4 at 28 Railroad Ave.<br />
Perfect <strong>for</strong> the Ladies - Marie Kosen and Carly Kosen of the<br />
Pear Tree European Country, display lavender bubble or nothing<br />
bubble bath, La Bouquetiere lavender rice body powder,<br />
lavender/chocolate triple-milled soap with shea butter, La<br />
Bouquetiere lavender candle, and a lavender mini dress car<br />
scent, which are some of the lovely gifts to choose from <strong>for</strong><br />
Mother's <strong>Day</strong>.<br />
Bogdanski's Greenhouses<br />
Bogdanski's Greenhouses, located on Mission Land Road in<br />
Pine Island, is a third generation business operated by Steven<br />
Bogdanski. <strong>The</strong> Bogdanski’s originally grew an abundance of celery<br />
and lettuce but in 1972, Hurricane Agnes caused a tremendous<br />
amount of damage to the field crop. Steven and his late<br />
brother reconstructed the business in 1973 by planting bedding<br />
plants.<br />
New greenhouses were built. Today two of the original ones<br />
still stand after more than fifty years. Currently 7,000 geraniums,<br />
3,000 hanging plants of various flowers, 1,500 New Guinea impatiens,<br />
1,500 tuberous begonias, as well as a huge selection of a full<br />
line of bedding plants can be seen in the many greenhouses.<br />
When you visit Bogdanski's Greenhouses, you'll discover ten<br />
thousand flats of annuals.<br />
Since 1986, Steve has grown about 15,000 poinsettias. Ten<br />
varieties, including: the ever popular Winter Rose and the Plum<br />
Purple, add a colorful appearance to this wonderful place. <strong>The</strong><br />
Plum Purple is the first true purple poinsettia.<br />
Forty-four acres of onions enhance diversity of this wholesale<br />
and retail business.<br />
All of their products are homegrown.<br />
A Produce and Floral Paradise - Inside the greenhouses of<br />
Bogdanski's you'll find begonias, geraniums, New Guinea<br />
impatiens, flats of vegetables, flowers, and various plants.<br />
F.H. Corwin Florist & Greenhouses<br />
F.H. Corwin Florist and Greenhouses, located on Galloway<br />
Road in Warwick, was established in 1935. Gale and Amy supervise<br />
the homegrown stock of geraniums, vegetables, perennials,<br />
and culinary herbs. <strong>The</strong> annuals, perennials, and vegetables are<br />
grown in the ten greenhouses on the premises. <strong>The</strong> staff at F.H.<br />
Corwin Florist and Greenhouses can set up a basket to suit your<br />
budget or you may purchase a preset package.<br />
Many additions have been made this year at Corwin's. A<br />
new line of Botanical Interests seeds, vegetable and culinary<br />
herbs, and Earth Elements fragrance keepers and potpourri have<br />
been introduced. You'll also find different pottery lines featuring<br />
Italian Terracotta and glazed containers which are used <strong>for</strong> inside<br />
and outside needs.<br />
A line of iron home and garden accessories by Camilla<br />
House are versatile <strong>for</strong> displaying and holding your plants beautifully.<br />
<strong>The</strong> Rum<strong>for</strong>d Gardener offers a line of garden tools and<br />
accessories such as garden clean up bags, pruners, and clippers.<br />
<strong>The</strong>se items which have been expanded this year, are beautifully<br />
packaged to give as gifts <strong>for</strong> Mother's <strong>Day</strong>.<br />
Different glassware vases in a variety of styles are another<br />
popular item. Remember that F.H. Corwin Florist and<br />
Greenhouses is a full service florist. Fruit baskets, balloons, garden<br />
center utility items, FTD, and Teleflora products are offered.<br />
Wedding designs are their specialty. Try their silk and dried floral<br />
arrangements. <strong>The</strong>y'll last a lifetime. Visit the attractive solarium<br />
housing a colorful arrangement of plants. Feel free to visit their<br />
web site 24/7 at www.corwinflorist.com.<br />
Quite a Selection - Barbara Bonelli, Cheryl Wyka,<br />
Sue Hughes, Toni Koeck, Gale Toffel, and Amy Sliter are seen<br />
in the solarium at F.H. Corwin Florist and Greenhouses.
Pennings Farm Market<br />
Pennings Farm Market, located at Rte. 94, is another family<br />
business that has been around <strong>for</strong> a long time. Owned by Steve<br />
and Jill Pennings, this farm market emphasizes a service oriented<br />
business geared towards families. <strong>The</strong> friendly support staff is<br />
available to answer questions about plants, shrubs, and lawn and<br />
garden supplies.<br />
<strong>The</strong> unique variety of locally grown, high quality produce,<br />
plants, gift items, fresh baked goods, shrubs, shade trees, and even<br />
frozen custard makes Pennings a popular place. Expanded nursery<br />
stock has been added to an already full line of annuals and perennials.<br />
Delicious ice cream and the Barnyard Buddies continue to<br />
be a favorite <strong>for</strong> children. Calves, goats, sheep, and rabbits inhabit<br />
this friendly place. Pennings Farm Market is now carrying fresh<br />
seafood and meats, fish n' chips, and a full line of organic natural<br />
food products and produce.<br />
<strong>The</strong> Amish furniture found at Pennings features a wide variety<br />
of items. Come choose from picnic tables, lawn furniture,<br />
swing sets, gazebos, and sheds. <strong>Spring</strong>, summer, and fall are times <strong>for</strong><br />
special events at the Farm Market. <strong>Spring</strong> educational field trips <strong>for</strong><br />
preschoolers are available where they will learn the ABC's of planting.<br />
Visit Pennings Farm Market <strong>for</strong> your birthday in June, July,<br />
and August. Take a hay ride or pony ride at the Kiddy Korral. <strong>The</strong><br />
store is open from 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. <strong>The</strong> ice cream parlor serves high<br />
quality, old fashioned frozen custard and several varieties of ice<br />
cream. An expanded lunch menu has been added. For more<br />
in<strong>for</strong>mation about Pennings, visit their website at www.penningsfarmmarket.com.<br />
A Family Owned Business - <strong>The</strong> Pennings Family wishes your<br />
family a Happy Mother's <strong>Day</strong>. You can find a great selection of<br />
plants, produce, furniture, ice cream, and seafood, among<br />
other things at Pennings Farm Market.<br />
Frazzleberries<br />
After nearly 10 years on Main Street, the owners of<br />
Frazzleberries, still can’t help but to smile when someone mentions<br />
"Frazzleberries – Warwick’s Country Store." What started<br />
out as an artistic outlet <strong>for</strong> founder Mary Beth Schlichting has<br />
quickly grown into a successful family business, boasting two<br />
locations and the much-deserved designation as "<strong>The</strong> Hudson<br />
Valley’s Source," the best in country home furnishings and gifts.<br />
Visitors to Frazzleberries are sure to enjoy the delightful mix<br />
of folk-art prints, hand-crafted furniture, and vibrant florals, as<br />
well as their extensive collection of country linens and window<br />
treatments. Frazzleberries has recently expanded its home furnishings<br />
collection to include a charming assortment of wall coverings<br />
that are sure to add that special touch to your next home<br />
improvement project.<br />
Frazzleberries has also established itself as the Hudson<br />
Valley’s source <strong>for</strong> the Vera Bradley collection of handbags and<br />
accessories, along with the much-loved Byers’ Choice Carolers<br />
collection. In addition to home goods, Frazzleberries boasts one<br />
of the area’s best gourmet food sections, including local baked<br />
goods, mixes, jams, jellies, and much more.<br />
"Whether you are shopping <strong>for</strong> yourself, your home, or that<br />
special someone, we look <strong>for</strong>ward to helping to create your next<br />
memory," says founder Mary Beth Schlichting. Frazzleberries is<br />
located at 24 Main Street in Downtown Warwick and is open<br />
seven days a week. Gift certificates are available and you may also<br />
visit Frazzleberries online at www.frazzleberries.com.<br />
Gift Items <strong>for</strong> that Special Lady - Mary Beth Schlichting and<br />
Jenny McKenzie of Frazzleberries at 24 Main Street, Warwick,<br />
will help you choose from a complete line of Vera Bradley<br />
handbags, accessories, and other gift items <strong>for</strong> your favorite<br />
mom, grandma, aunt, and sister.<br />
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Enchanted Elizabeth's<br />
When you enter Enchanted Elizabeth's at 4 Romer's Alley,<br />
Sugar Loaf, you're in <strong>for</strong> a real treat. Recently expanded, the store<br />
provides an array of treasures that will make mother and grandmother<br />
feel right at home. <strong>The</strong> natural bath and body products all<br />
<strong>for</strong>mulated by owner, Elizabeth, smell beautifully and feel soft<br />
and smooth. <strong>The</strong> full line of triple scented, all natural, soy candles<br />
hand poured, by Elizabeth, are unique.<br />
You'll also find a full line of country and primitive decor,<br />
potpourri, rose hips, and plenty of Boyd's Bears. Come see the<br />
Bear of the Month only at Paw Dealers Apprentices (that's<br />
Enchanted Elizabeth).<br />
Just Right <strong>for</strong> Mother's <strong>Day</strong> - Elizabeth Giza of Enchanted<br />
Elizabeth's has <strong>for</strong>mulated natural bath and body products<br />
that your mom and grandmother will enjoy.<br />
Pioneer Restaurant<br />
Looking <strong>for</strong> a place <strong>for</strong> families to enjoy a Mother's <strong>Day</strong><br />
Brunch? Why not try the Pioneer Restaurant on 49 Oakland<br />
Avenue, Warwick? Hosts Paul and Cheryl Karas will make you feel<br />
right at home. You'll be surprised at the creative dishes Paul prepares<br />
each week. Customer favorites <strong>for</strong> brunch include Eggs<br />
Benedict, Texan-style French Toast, and Prime Rib and Eggs.<br />
Paul and Cheryl are excited about participating in the St.<br />
Stephen's Taste of the Town on Tues., May 17 from 4 p.m. to 9:30<br />
p.m. In the future, they will be having Saturday afternoon tea<br />
parties and rainy Saturday afternoon lunch and board games.<br />
One of the events the Pioneer Restaurant will be hosting is the<br />
Annual Childcare Appreciation Dinner <strong>for</strong> the staff at the Warwick<br />
<strong>Day</strong> Care Center. Catering is now available <strong>for</strong> any occasion.<br />
Family Friendly - Paul and Cheryl Karas of the Pioneer<br />
Restaurant are discussing a creative dish <strong>for</strong> Mother's <strong>Day</strong>.<br />
Victorian Treasures<br />
<strong>The</strong>re is quite a treasure of items to be found at Victorian<br />
Treasures at 21 Main Street, Warwick, <strong>for</strong> Mother's <strong>Day</strong>. Teacups<br />
just <strong>for</strong> mother and grandma will help them enjoy a relaxing<br />
moment. Pillows, books, candle accessories, frames, lace wall<br />
hangings, Boyd's Bears, Mother's <strong>Day</strong> cards, tapestries, and jewelry<br />
add to the celebration of this special day.<br />
Victorian Treasures also carries home decor items, Camille<br />
Beckman products, teapots, and unique Victorian lamps and<br />
gifts. Yankee Candle Products have a separate section of the store<br />
by themselves. Unique Red Hat items seem to stand out in their<br />
special place in the store.<br />
Relaxing Tea With Mom - Heidi Seeley, owner of Victorian<br />
Treasures, is shown with sales associate Maria Bertalan near a<br />
display of teapots and cups which mom and grandmother<br />
can enjoy.<br />
Harpoon Bay Restaurant & Clam Bar<br />
You're in <strong>for</strong> a memorable dining experience when you visit<br />
Harpoon Restaurant and Clam Bar at 319 Route 94, Warwick.<br />
Experts in preparing only the finest, freshest seafood, they also<br />
specialize in chicken, steak, pasta, vegetarian, and international<br />
dishes. Try anything from their chowders and steamers to entrees<br />
such as Cajun Catfish, Seafood Paella, Spanish Vinegar and Onion<br />
Steak, Chicken with Roasted Sweet Bananas, or Penne and Grilled<br />
Shrimp in Vodka Sauce.<br />
<strong>The</strong> Mother's <strong>Day</strong> menu on May 8, served from 12 noon. to<br />
8 p.m., will feature items from the regular menu as well as a special<br />
menu.<br />
As a way of showing customer appreciation, owner/chef<br />
Denis Viera allows diners to sign up <strong>for</strong> the Boarding Pass Club at<br />
www.harpoonbay.com Cut out the Harpoon V.I.P. boarding pass<br />
and bring it with you to receive your 10% discount when you<br />
spend $25 or more. After five purchases of $25 or more, you will<br />
receive a free bottle of wine, compliments of Harpoon Bay<br />
Restaurant and Clam Bar, if you're at least 21 years of age. <strong>The</strong><br />
Harpoon V.I.P. Boarding Pass applies to catering, trays, or private<br />
parties.<br />
Denis is also organizing cooking reality classes. Log on to<br />
www.harpoonbay.com <strong>for</strong> more details.<br />
Besides the fantastic dinner selections offered Wednesday to<br />
<strong>Sun</strong>day, a regular sit down lunch menu featuring items $6.95 and<br />
under, including soup, is available Friday, Saturday, and <strong>Sun</strong>day.<br />
Other features of the restaurant include a great kids menu, hot<br />
and cold food platter catering, and a beer and wine bar.<br />
Harpoon Bay is hard to find, but once you do, you'll have a<br />
wonderful time enjoying the delicious dishes.<br />
Quite a Catch <strong>for</strong> Mother's <strong>Day</strong> - <strong>The</strong> Harpoon Bay staff, Denis<br />
Viera, Jen Scardelli, Ashleigh Crofoot, and Marisa Elliott are<br />
planning a wonderful Mother's <strong>Day</strong> adventure. Come bring<br />
your entire family <strong>for</strong> an experience everyone is talking about.<br />
Simpson Originals<br />
Simpson Originals is a very unique, angel inspired, store that<br />
has just opened in Sugar Loaf at 3 Romers Alley. It's the home of<br />
the "Angels in the Clouds" photographs, as well as angel inspired<br />
pastels, watercolors, and poetry.<br />
<strong>The</strong>y carry inspirational books, angel pins, and much more.<br />
<strong>The</strong>re is a unique selection <strong>for</strong> mothers, as well as other family<br />
members. Stop by and tap into your angel light.<br />
Simpson Originals looks <strong>for</strong>ward to seeing you spread your<br />
wings!<br />
Angel Inspiration - Mothers, grandmothers, sisters, and<br />
daughters will feel uplifted by the many novel gifts available at<br />
Simpson Originals.
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Free Music Every Saturday & <strong>Sun</strong>day<br />
Bistro Style Cafe<br />
Bakery and Wine Tasting<br />
114 Little York Road, Warwick, NY<br />
tel. (845) 258-4858 • fax (845) 258-6055 • wvwinery.com<br />
Entertainment • Catering • Dinner<br />
WARWICK<br />
COUNTRY DELI<br />
Formerly Flowick Deli • Under New Management<br />
COMING<br />
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ICE CREAM<br />
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Subs by the Foot<br />
From Small Gatherings<br />
to Large Events<br />
Call, Stop by, or Fax <strong>for</strong><br />
Our Full Catering Menu<br />
Premium Cigars<br />
583 Route 94 North, Warwick • 986-8800<br />
Fax Your Orders Ahead <strong>for</strong> Prompt Delivery • Fax 986-8810<br />
Mon-Fri 4:30am-6pm • Sat 5am-6pm • <strong>Sun</strong> 5am-5pm<br />
Ye Jolly Onion Inn<br />
TAKING RESERVATIONS<br />
FOR MOTHER’S DAY<br />
For over 32 years, the Greiner<br />
family has been delighting vistors<br />
with expertly prepared cuisine,<br />
superb service, and a com<strong>for</strong>tably<br />
elegant setting.<br />
SPECIALS PREPARED TABLESIDE WED & THURS<br />
Wed & Thurs: 5-9 • Fri & Sat: 5-10<br />
<strong>Sun</strong>day: 12-7:30<br />
Co. Route 1, Pine Island, NY • 258-4277<br />
www.yejollyonioninn.com<br />
Make Your Reservation <strong>for</strong> Mother’s <strong>Day</strong>...<br />
Open from 1pm til 8pm<br />
Full Menu and Special Menu<br />
Fine<br />
Food<br />
& Spirits<br />
Specializing<br />
in Spanish<br />
& Italian<br />
Cuisine<br />
Lunch:<br />
Mon.-Fri.<br />
11:30-2:30<br />
Dinner:<br />
Mon.-Sat.<br />
5-10<br />
<strong>Sun</strong>day<br />
4:30-8:30<br />
Courtyard Available <strong>for</strong> Parties Seating up to 75<br />
Pepe Freijo, Prop. • Warwick, NY • 845-986-1509<br />
By Scott Webber<br />
SEVENTY YEARS AGO<br />
May 1, 1935:<br />
• Due to a decrease in traffic, 40 men were laid off by the<br />
Lehigh and Hudson Railroad Company.<br />
• Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Baker moved to a new apartment in<br />
the home of Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Rightmyer on the corner<br />
of Linden Place and Oakland Avenue.<br />
• In a story, "Washington Through the Eyes of a Senior,"<br />
high school student Eleanor Sayer said the Lincoln<br />
Memorial made the greatest impression of the five-day<br />
class trip. <strong>The</strong> 20 seniors found the Blue, Green and Pink<br />
Rooms of the White House "not livable." On Capitol Hill,<br />
they saw Congressmen not listening to what was going on,<br />
reading magazines and talking while in the Senate they<br />
glimpsed Huey Long wearing a suit "we decided to be a<br />
cross between molasses and mustard color, and a bright red<br />
tie." At the Naval Academy at Annapolis, they saw "Buzz"<br />
Barries of all American Football Fame.<br />
SIXTY YEARS AGO<br />
May 2, 1945:<br />
• Bertha’s Diner on the corner of Oakland Avenue and First<br />
Street was offering a "Special Businessman’s Lunch" –<br />
hamburgers, with French fries and cole slaw, served daily<br />
<strong>for</strong> 35 cents.<br />
• Lt. Col. Levi H. Chase Jr., husband of the <strong>for</strong>mer Jean<br />
Strong of Warwick, has been officially credited with<br />
destroying four more enemy planes, probably destroying<br />
another and damaging still another in a recent raid on<br />
Bangkok. He received his second Silver Star Award and is<br />
now in India. While on combat duty in North Africa 1942-<br />
43, he was the ranking Ace of the American <strong>for</strong>ces there. He<br />
received his third Distinguished Flying Cross after coming<br />
back to the states in 1943.<br />
• Mr. and Mrs. Ross J. Dietrich have purchased the home of<br />
Mrs. Fred L. Smith on Howe Street. <strong>The</strong> sale was made by<br />
Charles W. Lewis of the Fuller Agency.<br />
•Word has been received by Mrs. Benjamin Smith that her<br />
son, Bennie, is now located on Okinawa Island with the<br />
Medical Detachment of the 165th Infantry, going in with<br />
the 27th Division sometime in early April. Bennie says<br />
everything is "going along smoothly."<br />
FORTY YEARS AGO<br />
May 5, 1965<br />
• <strong>The</strong> following Warwick Valley High School students were<br />
inducted into the Honor Society: Peggy Noonan, Margaret<br />
Ann Knieriemen, Rose Marie Boggio, Larraine Nowacki,<br />
Bruce Stamski, Joy Jones, Frank Sudol, Gail Wheeler, Nancy<br />
Grohosky, Nancy Littell and Anita McElhone. To be a member<br />
a student must maintain grades of 85 percent or over and<br />
be judged on character, scholarship, leadership and service.<br />
• <strong>The</strong> Southern Winter Season is over, back are the Bill<br />
Toomeys and Doris and John Renner, after spending the<br />
winter in Acapulco. <strong>The</strong> Stan Schneiders are back after a<br />
six-week cruise.<br />
• Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Marshall of Old Ridge Road celebrated<br />
their 40th Wedding Anniversary on May 2 at home<br />
with their son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Gerald<br />
Marshall, along with their daughter and her husband, Mr.<br />
and Mrs. Beverly Sisco. <strong>The</strong>y were married in 1925 in<br />
Cooks Falls, NY. She is the <strong>for</strong>mer Dorothy Marian Perry.<br />
<strong>The</strong>y have eleven grandchildren.<br />
• <strong>The</strong> new officers of the Pine Island CYO are Frank Sudol,<br />
President; Bob Bogdanski, Vice President; Brendon<br />
Filipowski, Secretary; and <strong>The</strong>resa Krasniewicz, Social<br />
Chairman.<br />
• <strong>The</strong> Rev. John C. Anderson was instituted as Rector of<br />
Christ Episcopal Church.<br />
• Randolph P. Myers of Fairview Drive retired after 46 years<br />
with the L&H RR as a diesel <strong>for</strong>eman. He began as a boilermaker<br />
apprentice on Sept. 8, 1919.<br />
TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO<br />
April 30, 1980:<br />
• Wilfred E. Raynor, 83, President of Raynor, Inc., Realtors<br />
and Appraisers, died at St. Petersburg, Florida on April 25.<br />
From 1919 to 1950 he was with Raynor’s Markets in<br />
Greenwood Lake and Warwick, the latter is still operated by<br />
his son Wilfred L. Raynor, Jr.<br />
• Residents were protesting the proposed closings of the<br />
Pine Island School and the cafeteria at Greenwood Lake<br />
Elementary School.<br />
• Gearlin Logan was honored as Jaycee of the Year at a dinner<br />
at the Linden House in Greenwood Lake. She was honored<br />
<strong>for</strong> her contributions to the United African Methodist<br />
Episcopal Church and St. Anthony Community Hospital.<br />
Lively music and song was provided by Dick Wells and<br />
members of the Linden House Band.<br />
• John and Stella Hucko of Pine Island were feted at a surprise<br />
party by friends and relatives in honor of their 25th<br />
Wedding Anniversary on April 28 at their home. <strong>The</strong>y were<br />
married April 30, 1955 in Garfield, NJ. He is well known <strong>for</strong><br />
his firemanic and scouting activities.<br />
TWELVE YEARS AGO<br />
May 5, 1993:<br />
• Frances Sodrick, Pine Island resident, won the Senior Citizen<br />
Golden Apple Award, which she was given at the Applefest<br />
Fashion Show held April 30 at the Peach Grove Inn, the Greek<br />
Revival style Bed and Breakfast. <strong>The</strong> show was sponsored by<br />
the Doc Fry Community Center and the Warwick Valley<br />
Chamber of Commerce. <strong>The</strong> first runner-up was Helen Kelly<br />
and second runner-up was George Goodman.<br />
• Jaimie Elizabeth Leonard of Cedar Hill Drive, a 1992<br />
graduate of Warwick Valley High School, has been named<br />
by Congressman Benjamin A. Gilman <strong>for</strong> appointment to<br />
the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. <strong>The</strong> 19-year old is<br />
the daughter of Mr. Robert F. Leonard Jr. and the late Mrs.<br />
Patricia Leonard. In high school Jaimie was a member of<br />
the soccer, basketball, volleyball and softball Junior and<br />
Senior Varsity Teams, Student Senate President, National<br />
Honor Society and a member of the school news staff.<br />
• Park Avenue School students helped plant a tree at Arbor<br />
<strong>Day</strong> Services on April 28. Wielding shovels were Jennifer<br />
McManus, Joey Redner, Nicole Montois, Tom<br />
Quackenbush and Vinny Cangiano. School Principal<br />
Gerald Decatur supervised.<br />
• In the "Looking Back" column in 1943, 900 Warwick<br />
School pupils marched in a parade urging residents to purchase<br />
war bonds and stamps.<br />
For Local Massage <strong>The</strong>rapist, Using Pure<br />
Essential Oils is a Must<br />
Connie Wehmeyer, licensed Massage <strong>The</strong>rapist, clinically<br />
certified Aromatherapy Practitioner, and owner of<br />
Subtle Energies Holistic Health Center spoke at the NYS<br />
Massage Convention in Corning, NY. Wehmeyer taught a<br />
nine hour course (<strong>for</strong> continuing education units) on<br />
"Using Aromatherapy in Your Massage Practice" and<br />
"Aromatherapy First Aid."<br />
"My goal at this convention was to help other massage<br />
therapists learn how to use true aromatherapy in their<br />
practice – using the correct pure essential oils combined<br />
properly and in a proper carrier," said Wehmeyer. "Using<br />
true aromatherapy in their practice will help all massage<br />
therapists help their clients more effectively, thereby<br />
enhancing the massage profession."<br />
When asked why she felt this was important, Ms.<br />
Wehmeyer cited that the synthetic products "called" aromatherapy<br />
often cause severe allergies. Also, she continued<br />
explaining that some firms are more interested in selling<br />
the products rather than training people to be true aromatherapists.<br />
"This can potentially lead to problems <strong>for</strong> the client,"<br />
she said. "I hope and strongly feel my presentation at the<br />
convention will help massage therapists better understand<br />
this beautiful science and art so they can recognize the<br />
need <strong>for</strong> correct training when using aromatherapy in their<br />
practice."<br />
Ms. Wehmeyer has nine years and over 800 hours of<br />
aromatherapy training. She is the author of<br />
"Aromatherapy and the 5 Elements." For more in<strong>for</strong>mation<br />
call Connie Wehmeyer at Subtle Energies, -469-7162.
Bringing the Tropical Rain Forest To Warwick<br />
By Lisa Rice<br />
On Thurs., Apr. 14, third grade students in Maryann<br />
Leigh’s class at San<strong>for</strong>dville Elementary School per<strong>for</strong>med<br />
a play about the Tropical Rain Forest <strong>for</strong> fellow students,<br />
teachers and parents.<br />
Following weeks of studying Brazil, the play consisted<br />
of two short "stories." <strong>The</strong> first, "Here is the Tropical<br />
Rain<strong>for</strong>est," introduced many different animals in the<br />
Brazilian Rain Forest, including tree frogs, peccaries, sloth,<br />
jaguar, monkeys, tree boa, eagles, macaws, toucan and<br />
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cock-on-rock. In the second story, "<strong>The</strong> Great Kapok<br />
Tree," animals of the rain<strong>for</strong>est "speak" to a sleeping logger<br />
about the importance of the tree to their habitat and the<br />
world. In the end, a native boy asks the logger to see them<br />
with new eyes.<br />
Between the two stories, the class gave interesting facts<br />
about Brazil and the Rain<strong>for</strong>est. <strong>The</strong> children held two<br />
per<strong>for</strong>mances, each lasted 30 minutes. Colorful masks<br />
were made in class by the children. Donna Cosner, a parent,<br />
and her sister, Diane Stadtmiller, designed and painted<br />
striking background sets <strong>for</strong> the show.<br />
3rd grade students in Maryann Leigh's class at San<strong>for</strong>dville Elementary per<strong>for</strong>med a play about the Tropical Rain Forest.<br />
A Community Message From<br />
<strong>The</strong> Superintendent of Schools<br />
WV Central School District<br />
By Dr. Joseph L. Natale<br />
www.warwickvalleyschools.com<br />
WVCSD State of the 2005-06<br />
School Budget<br />
On Apr. 11, 2005, the Warwick Valley Central School District<br />
Board of Education voted to adopt the Proposed 2005-06<br />
School Budget. <strong>The</strong> annual School District Budget is the key<br />
component in the District’s planning <strong>for</strong> its educational programs<br />
<strong>for</strong> 2005-06 and beyond. In constructing the budget,<br />
great care is taken to provide <strong>for</strong> educational excellence and an<br />
af<strong>for</strong>dable spending plan. <strong>The</strong> Board, in adopting the budget<br />
as trustee <strong>for</strong> the people, is acting on its legal responsibility <strong>for</strong><br />
the people of the state to ensure a budget adequate to carry<br />
out its policies and the laws and regulations of the state. <strong>The</strong><br />
budget that will be presented to the voters has been carefully<br />
constructed to provide <strong>for</strong> consistent improvement in academic<br />
per<strong>for</strong>mance.<br />
Tightening Our Belts<br />
<strong>The</strong> District has pursued various initiatives to save tax dollars<br />
<strong>for</strong> operating our school district <strong>for</strong> 2005-06:<br />
• Excellent bond refinancing rating resulted in an overall taxpayer<br />
savings of $2 million over the life of the bond (18 years)<br />
and $112,447 in the 2005-06 budget<br />
• Review of Special Education state aid placements resulted in<br />
additional revenue of approximately $200,000<br />
• New district insurance program <strong>for</strong> additional savings of<br />
approximately $200,000<br />
• Development of Automated District Substitute Staff Calling<br />
System <strong>for</strong> savings of $6,000 per year.<br />
• $294,127 Federal Grant <strong>for</strong> Smaller Learning Communities<br />
and $50,000 Special Legislative Grant<br />
• Elimination of one elementary and one Middle School<br />
teaching positions <strong>for</strong> a savings of $174,636 including benefits<br />
• Self-insured Workers’ Compensation Program with Orange<br />
County School Districts (1992-present) <strong>for</strong> a savings of<br />
$348,243<br />
• Self-insured Health Insurance Program with Orange County<br />
School Districts (1983-present) <strong>for</strong> a savings of $5.8 million<br />
• Cooperative Bid with districts throughout Orange and<br />
Rockland Counties <strong>for</strong> electricity with an estimated savings of<br />
$90,000<br />
• Cooperative Bidding <strong>for</strong> various supplies and materials with<br />
districts throughout Orange County <strong>for</strong> an estimated savings<br />
of 20% to 50%<br />
• $3 million of building alterations and modifications <strong>for</strong><br />
energy savings throughout all future years at no cost to the<br />
taxpayer<br />
• Reduction of $170,000 annual electrical costs from this year<br />
and avoidance of any more increase due to district Energy<br />
Per<strong>for</strong>mance contracting<br />
<strong>The</strong> Educational Side of Our Enterprise<br />
• Low class sizes (K-5)<br />
• Four out of five graduates pursue higher education<br />
• All-County and New State Student Music Awards<br />
• Middle School teacher received 2005 Mr. Holland's Opus<br />
Foundation Award<br />
• Grade 5 Instrumental/Strings Program<br />
• AP Courses and Academic Support Services in Math,<br />
Science, English, Social Studies, Foreign Language<br />
• Choice of three Learning Institutes and variety of electives at<br />
High School<br />
• Athletic Championships at County, State and Section Levels<br />
• Cross Country Team State Champion Scholar Athlete Award<br />
• 17 teams received Public High School Scholar Athlete Awards<br />
• National Merit Scholarship Finalist<br />
• Expenditure/pupil below State and County average<br />
• 1.2% drop-out rate<br />
• Middle School Grade 8 ELA Results #1 in Orange County<br />
(16 Districts)<br />
• Middle School State Education Department designation as a<br />
State Support School<br />
• Elementary School Grade 4 Math Results #1 in Orange<br />
County (16 Districts)<br />
Financial Issues Impacting the School District’s 2005-06 Budget<br />
• 11% increase in health insurance costs<br />
• Increases in retirement and health insurance costs of $1.2 million<br />
• Increased costs <strong>for</strong> fuel oil and gasoline of $495,146<br />
• Increased costs in Special Education services $1,208,999<br />
• Increased High School enrollment<br />
What Happens if the Budget is Defeated?<br />
State-imposed budget restrictions <strong>for</strong> a failed budget could<br />
result in cuts estimated from $750,000 to $1,500,000 with<br />
taxes still increasing significantly. A defeated budget could<br />
mean possible cuts in the following areas, as well as other<br />
areas or reduction:<br />
Elimination of….<br />
• full-day Kindergarten<br />
• athletic teams<br />
• instructional and other staff positions<br />
• clubs, intramurals and field trips<br />
• activity bus runs<br />
Reductions in….<br />
• cocurricular activities<br />
• instructional equipment<br />
• curriculum and staff development<br />
• High School and Middle School academic programs<br />
• High School and Middle School elective programs<br />
• Music and Art programs (K-12)<br />
• number of bus stops<br />
Increases in….<br />
• class sizes (K-12)<br />
• fees <strong>for</strong> facility use<br />
"<strong>The</strong> doors we open and close each day decide the lives we live."<br />
Flora Whittemore<br />
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budget with full academic, extracurricular/athletic programs<br />
<strong>for</strong> a house valued at $250,000 is: $9/month<br />
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WVMS 3rd Marking Period<br />
Honor Roll: 2004-05<br />
Grade 6<br />
High Honor<br />
Terry Agbo, Christine Al<strong>for</strong>d, Shannon<br />
Allan, Nicholas Altaro, Melissa Alvarado,<br />
Kyle Bamberger, Paul Barone, Nicole<br />
Bartolotta, Caitlyn Berman, Christopher<br />
Blaskovich, Cheyenne Boccia, Alexander<br />
Botbyl, Mark Botta, Davidta Brown, Emily<br />
Caren, Kelliann Carroll, Jeffrey Carson,<br />
Paige Carson, John Cattani, Alyssa<br />
Ciummo, Renee Cotsis, Elwira Czercowy,<br />
Victoria Dearing, Kevin Dell’Aquila,<br />
Alexandra Desibia, Quinn Desibia, Jenna<br />
Devaney, Kyle Devaney, Kelsey DiPalmer,<br />
Henry Dowden, Taryn Emerick, Elizabeth<br />
Enders, Tyler Epidy, Alessa Farinella, Gina<br />
Farruggia, Dillon Flannigan, Kaitlyn Fox,<br />
Jake Freijo, Jesse Freijo, Molly Geller, Sara<br />
Giarratano, Christian Graven, John Green,<br />
Lance Hegner, Abigail Hintermeister,<br />
Jaclyn Houlahan, Tessa Imbrie, Mark<br />
Joanow, Timothy Joyce, Shannon<br />
Kattowski, Courtney Keay-Golyakhovsky,<br />
Julia Kenny, Chiara Klein, Kelsey Knipe,<br />
Nina Korte, Grace Landrigan, Haley Leigh,<br />
Emma Lillian, Dylan Lolya, Timothy<br />
Luthin, Kathryn Macfarlane, Jack Mackey,<br />
Malcolm Macleod, Kelly Marroquin,<br />
Cristina Martin, Scott Mason, Michael<br />
McBride, Jessica McClelland, Lori<br />
McGovern, Akira McKinzie, Casey Mears,<br />
Caitlin Meehan, Migdalia Mighty,<br />
Alexandra Miller, Jennifer Minett, Kylie<br />
Morris, Timothy Mullhaupt, Patrick<br />
Mulrooney, Megan Mydosh, Siobhan<br />
O’Brien, Emily Ormsby, Danielle<br />
Passafiume, Stephen Pennings, Elise<br />
Pennington, Xavier Perez, Daniel Peterson,<br />
Samantha Pezzello, Nicholas Race,<br />
Alexander Rager, Jessica Ranni, Paul<br />
Renart, Mark Rothstein, Matthew Rusek,<br />
Chelsea San<strong>for</strong>d, Marissa Sarbak, Samuel<br />
Schenkman, Brian Schnabl, Ashley Scott,<br />
Marc Serrano, Samuel Shields, Elizabeth<br />
Starks, Elly Steiker-Pearl, Andrew Stephan,<br />
Jessica Stevens, Savanna Stiles, Eva Stuart,<br />
Collin Taylor, Jeremy Truitt, Nicole Victor,<br />
Roxanne Wasiluk, Keri Westphal, Mitchell<br />
Wightman, Veronica Winters, Eric Wittels,<br />
Jake Witterschein, Shanna Wood, Lindsay<br />
Yates, Daniel Zakzewski, Caroline Zielinski<br />
Grade 6<br />
Honor Roll<br />
Tori Aiello, Breandan Andre, Beatrice<br />
Arner, Michael Balacco, Joseph Balquin,<br />
Lauren Barden, Joseph Barker, William<br />
Barlow, Julia Barrett, Christian Barton,<br />
Darren Beers, Regina Blanco, Russell<br />
Broere, Laura Brohm, Anthony Cannavale,<br />
Danielle Carpiniello, Zachary Conroy,<br />
Nicole Cunningham, Shane Demercado,<br />
Kyle Dieterle, Taylor Ferguson, Austin<br />
Freilich, Amanda Garcia, Lucas Gluszak,<br />
Hayley Graney, Christopher Grogan,<br />
Nicholas Gurda, Kaare Hansen, Kevin<br />
Heimers, Kayla Helmrich, Timothy<br />
Horton, John Krell, Edward Larkin, Sarah<br />
Lennon, Megan Lynch, Kristine Malocsay,<br />
Frederick Martell, Kelly Martin,<br />
Christopher Martine, Kayla Melendez,<br />
Morgan Messineo, Kyle Morgan,<br />
Christopher Mowery, Daniel Paez, Ashley<br />
Paluszek, Allison Panzironi, Anthony<br />
Peruso, Brennan Poganski, Dalton Procak,<br />
Cody Ramos, Diana Reinert, Amber Revels,<br />
Emily Sassano, Casey Saunders, Kristina<br />
Schiraldi, Terry Schoenberger, Anthony<br />
Siccardi, Sean Smeltzer, Ashley Smith,<br />
Marie Stuart, Aafie Syed, Stephanie<br />
Thiessen, Meghan Wachsman, Kyle Walsh,<br />
Lauren Weller, Sean Wilken, Nicole<br />
Zimmermann, Russell Zintel, Nicole Zuyus<br />
Grade 7<br />
High Honor<br />
Christopher Abrams, Morgan Adler,<br />
Suzanne Adler, Ameen Ahad, Jeanette<br />
Arias, Christina Armagost, Gabriella<br />
Astorino, Collin Baldwin, James Balsamo,<br />
Amanda Bateman, Nicole Bender, Carol<br />
Benedict, Hannah Benjamin, Stephanie<br />
Benvengo, Quaneesha Bey, Jacob Blank,<br />
Christopher Bressler, Katherine Brosnan,<br />
Rhenne Brown, Samuel Brown, Emma<br />
Bulkley, Max Cahn, Stephanie Calo, Alexis<br />
Cardeno, Samuel Careccia, Grace Caskey,<br />
AnnaMarie Centorrino, Linda Cervone,<br />
Allison Cianci, Nicolas Clark, Zachary<br />
Croan, Rheannonn D’Esopo, Daniel<br />
Dagnone, James Daly, James Delaunay,<br />
Kelly Delehanty, John Denmead, Mary<br />
Dimaria, Steven Dixon, Erin Dobbins,<br />
Christopher Dohrmann, Brendan Doyle,<br />
Jason Drain, Eric Einhorn, Alison<br />
Fatzynytz, Thomas Folino, Morganne<br />
Frazier, Kristen Fusco, Wesley Galbraith,<br />
Liza Gergenti, Michelle Giani, Taylor<br />
Ginley, Meredyth Glover, Lillian<br />
Greibesland, Jeffrey Harrison, Jamil<br />
Hashimi, Elizabeth Hayes, Kristina Heeren,<br />
Amanda Helseth, Sage Holmes, Justine<br />
Jacobsen, Elizabeth Janes, Jennifer<br />
Kaszubski, Kristen Kettenring, Nicole<br />
Konecko, Michael Korte, Paul Kovack,<br />
Peter Krasinski, Alexandria Labarbera,<br />
Fotini Lane, Veronica Lane, Kaela<br />
Lawrence, Kayla Leahey, Emily Lepski,<br />
Trevor Lesky, Kevin Marion, Brooke<br />
Markt, Jamie McCormick, Keegan<br />
McNamara, Matthew McNeil, Courtney<br />
Mifsud, Tina Milano, Alexis Milburn,<br />
Ashley Miller, Ashley Minett, Erica Moore,<br />
Zachary Morrison, Cory Mowery, Jessica<br />
Muller, Lauren Murphy, Brian Nazari,<br />
Lindsey Nehus, Michelle Nick, Joshua<br />
Orenstein, Elizabeth Orr, Ellen Parodi,<br />
Brad<strong>for</strong>d Peirce, Megan Pendergast,<br />
Lauren Perry, Luke Pettinato, Joyce Phelan,<br />
Shannon Quackenbush, Stephen<br />
Rappaport, Christopher Reinert, Tyler<br />
Revak, Colton Reynolds, Mark Ripoll,<br />
Danielle Ripp, Charisse Rodriguez, Patrick<br />
Rolla, Mathew Rough, Christopher<br />
Rudinski, Renee Ruggeri, Devin Ryback,<br />
Samantha Schmieder, Ashleigh Sherow,<br />
Molly Silbernagel, Corinne Sisco, Aaron<br />
Smith, Chelsea Smith, Melissa Spiegel,<br />
Brandon Stemmler, Stephanie Stierle, Julia<br />
Stika, Jillian Streichert, Jesse Testa, Travis<br />
Thonus, Taylor Totaro, Jacquelyn Trimlett,<br />
Caitlin Turney, Russell Tuttle, Kristen<br />
Unick, Christian Valentine, Rian White,<br />
Dominique Williams, James Wu, Kara<br />
Yacovone, Hannah Yorks<br />
Grade 7<br />
Honor Roll<br />
Melissa Adorno, Pierre Armand, Alice<br />
Barros, Amanda Bedross, Thomas Bishop,<br />
Daniel Bounds, Kathryn Brohm, Brandon<br />
Cantelmo, Alexander Capiaghi, James<br />
Cattani, Kayla Coogan, Steven Curry,<br />
Juliane Drevitson, Tyler Dromgold, Kaitlin<br />
Dunn, Benjamin Durland, Ryan Dyer,<br />
Trevor Ferguson, Georgia Gallagher,<br />
Samuel Greenblatt, Nicholas Hallman,<br />
Gavin Hannah, Jack Haslam, Jacqueline<br />
Henshaw, <strong>The</strong>resa Henshaw, Peter Herceg,<br />
Quinn Herrmann, James Huchital, Devin<br />
Hurley, Michael Hurley, Brooke Jacks,<br />
Uriah Kashmann-Myrow, Alexandra<br />
Kearns, Griffin Kettler, Jared Komorowski,<br />
Ingrid Korn, Samantha Kovack, George<br />
Lear, Michaela Letrick, Niel Lewis, Jenna<br />
Maisto, Brooke Marchini, Shane Marchini,<br />
Daniel Marggraff, William Mastandrea,<br />
Sean McMurray, Kiara Mignone, Elizabeth<br />
Miller, Marisa Oliver, Jeremy Osak, Rachel<br />
Pearce, Christopher Peterson, Amber<br />
Protzmann, Daniel Ramirez, Samantha<br />
Raynor, Corinne Reid, Krysten Rifenbury,<br />
AnnMarie Riggs, Kaitlyn Roche, Paul<br />
Sakowski, Anjelica Scaletta, Matthew<br />
Scarcella, John Seebach, Trevor Simmons,<br />
Patrick Slevin, Kaitlyn Smith, Kimberly<br />
St.Clair, Adam Suleski, Tyler Tafuto,<br />
Celeana Triantis, Robert Troia, Samantha<br />
continued on page 21
Honor Roll<br />
Troy,Connor Vanderplaat, Victoria Varrone, Krysta Vesely,<br />
Robert Walsh, Brienna Waters, Katelyn Weller, Arthur<br />
Wendel, Casey Whitney, Drew Williams, Kevin Winslow,<br />
Tyler Witte, Collin Wright<br />
Grade 8<br />
High Honor<br />
Casey Abribat, Christine Adami, Bridget Allan, Emily<br />
Barker, Grace Barlet, Nicole Barron, Siobhan Barton, Ryan<br />
Bauer, Christopher Bertsch, Anna Bisaro, Marina Bisaro,<br />
Coner Blaine, Ariana Blake, Kara Bonelli, Ivan Bonet,<br />
Brittany Botta, Vincent Calabrese, Tyler Capellan, Megan<br />
Chester, Emily Chu, Jeanette Chwan, Stephen Conklin,<br />
Megan Connolly, Megan Conroy, Brittany Corneby, Emma<br />
Crone, Chelsea Curtin, Madison Davis, Alfred Delia, David<br />
Dewan, Dominick Dinardo, Lisa Divenuta, Yvonne<br />
Dykstra, Ashley Eding, Stephen Enders, Carl Fischer,<br />
Shelby Fisher, Julia Fitzgerald, Jonathan Fox, Eliot Gee,<br />
Kristen Gorczynski, Marlee Goska, Guy Graney, Lucas<br />
Groneman, Thomas Hansen, Alysha Hedding, Arianna<br />
Henry, Lauren Henry, Miller Huffman, Megan Huften,<br />
Brynn Hutchinson, Amanda Irace, Julian Isler-Stuart, Julie<br />
Jacques, Kristen Jados, Alexa Joanow, Christopher Johnson,<br />
Luke Johnson, Matthew Johnson, James Kelly, Patrick<br />
Kemp, Mariel Klein, Wesley Kuch, Daniel Lapidus,<br />
Lawrence Lau, Audrey Longfellow, Kathryn Lynch, Laura<br />
Mahr, Brandon Martineson, Ruben Martino, Rebecca<br />
Mendez, Ryan Metzger, AnneMarie Miles, Gregory Miller,<br />
Lindsay Moore, Bryan Morgiewicz, Kim Naples, Emmett<br />
O’Brien, Valentina Palladino, Taylor Payne, Anne<br />
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WVHS National Honor Society Induction<br />
On Wed., May 4, at 7:30 p.m. the Warwick Valley High<br />
School is proud to induct <strong>for</strong>ty-nine (49) new members<br />
into the Henry C. Lamoreaux Warwick Chapter of the<br />
National Honor Society. Mr. Richard K. Phebus, High<br />
School Principal, comments that the National Honor<br />
Society embraces the highest standards of scholarship,<br />
service, leadership, and character as the criteria <strong>for</strong> membership.<br />
Members from the Class of 2005, Class of 2006<br />
and Class of 2007 include:<br />
continued from page 20<br />
Class of 2005/Seniors<br />
Jeffrey JacobsenVan NguyenAntonia RossiVo Vu Thuy My<br />
Class of 2006/Junior<br />
Blake <strong>Albert</strong>s, Regina Barlet, Alicia Bourne, Nicole<br />
Careccia, Scott Einhorn, Aron Fersko-Weiss, Patrick<br />
Gallagher, Courtney Kates, Jocelyn Lederman, Alicia<br />
Marrie, Caitlin Osborne, Haley Rawson, Aislinn Ryan,<br />
Anna Stanhewicz, Faez Syed, Lindsey Wiltse, Holly Wright,<br />
Marina Wright<br />
Pennington, Jessica Peterson, Stephen Peterson, Colleen<br />
Rogan, James Rose, Rachel Sander, Alyssa Santana,<br />
Jonathan Santiago, Michael Savoia, Kimberly Schultz,<br />
Ashley Segal, Christian Sobiech, Laura Stanhewicz,<br />
Rebecca Starer, Zachary Sullivan, Lindsay <strong>The</strong>odore,<br />
Elizabeth Vargas, Gregory Victor, Elizabeth Williamson,<br />
Jennifer Yung, Gina Zappala<br />
Grade 8<br />
Honor Roll<br />
Timothy Adams, Colleen Akin, Dorothy Arner,<br />
Thomas Ballard, Nicholas Balsamello, Denis Barden,<br />
Stephanie Bastanza, Shernai Bentley, Bianca Blaikner,<br />
Joseph Catanzaro, Antoinette Cervone-Richards, Bryant<br />
Chavez, Peter Chong, Victoria Ciummo, Andrew Collora,<br />
Cori-Lynne Connors, Stephanie Cwalinski, Olivia<br />
Deblanco, MaryBeth Eurich, Imani Finn, Ashley Fitzgerald,<br />
Garrett Flanagan, Erica Flynn, Levi Gordon, Haley Gray-<br />
Plaisted, Mariah Grosso, Jessica Hanley, Christina<br />
Hedding, Chelsea Herr, Sophie Hicks, Nathaniel<br />
Hintermeister, Natalie Hong, Robert Howell, Elizabeth<br />
Jensen, Rebecca Kenny, Dana Kerstanski, Samantha Knuth,<br />
Oliver Leech, Breeanna Little, Emily Loverchio, Alexander<br />
Macfarlane, Gregory Maher, Zenia Maisonet, Jenna<br />
Marrione, Christian Martinez, Sean McNamara, Sara<br />
Medina, Stephanie Mejia, Trent Messina, Lindsay Meyer,<br />
Jake Morrison, Lisa Negron, Benjamin Pearce, Crystal<br />
Perez, Benjamin Petersen, Joseph Pfaffenberger, Laura<br />
Picozzi, Sarah Rawson, Caitlin Reilly, Robert Rockwell,<br />
Michael Santalla, Katherine Santiago, David Schell, John<br />
Schroeder, Alessandra Snigur, Peter Stika, Eric Stranski,<br />
Asher Trinler, Kaitlin Ulrich, Jamie VanDuzer, Joseph Vela,<br />
Danielle Waldron, Caitlin Waters, Lauren Wheeler<br />
Lisa Rice/<strong>The</strong> Warwick Valley Dispatch<br />
<strong>The</strong> Fifth Annual<br />
San<strong>for</strong>dville Baskets of<br />
Fun and Ice Cream<br />
Social fundraiser was<br />
held on Fri., Apr. 15.<br />
Families were treated to<br />
ice cream sundaes and<br />
DJ music. <strong>The</strong>y had the<br />
opportunity to try their<br />
luck at winning baskets,<br />
which were donated by<br />
each class and also local<br />
businesses. Baskets<br />
themes ranged from<br />
sports and games to<br />
restaurants and cookies<br />
to hamsters and fish.<br />
<strong>The</strong>re was a huge<br />
turnout and fun was<br />
had by parents and students<br />
alike!<br />
Class of 2007/Sophomores<br />
Talya Ali, Ryan <strong>Albert</strong>s, Melissa Berman, Robert<br />
Blanco, Alexander Brozdowski, Andrew Burke, Taylor<br />
Curtin, Michaela Frazier, Sarah Fugate, Valerie Gillotin,<br />
Clare Herceg, Dylan Herr, Rachel Lamontagne, Samantha<br />
Leonard, Amelia Lupinetti, George Markt, Emily Moore,<br />
Colleen Moran, Catherine Raleigh, Brian Romanczyk,<br />
Marissa Santalla, Timothy Sattler, Stephanie Savoia, Nia<br />
Sciarretta, Hemangi Shah, Elizabeth Skinner, Nicole Wynn<br />
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Erika Straub (right), this year’s winner of the 6th Annual Easter Basket Drawing, is pictured with Arkady<br />
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St. Patrick’s School<br />
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May 2–6<br />
8:30am–5pm<br />
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3 Washington Center<br />
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May 4<br />
12 noon–2pm<br />
4:30pm–6:30pm<br />
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supplying Warwick’s energy needs <strong>for</strong> almost thirty years.<br />
With four locations in Orange County, we’re always nearby<br />
to answer your call - any season, any day, any hour.<br />
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By Robert Demetry<br />
On April 22, in the Major Boys Division, the Orioles<br />
defeated the Devil Rays by a score of 4-3.<br />
Winning pitcher was Christian Graven who had five<br />
strikeouts. <strong>The</strong> winning team’s top hitter was Anthony<br />
Andryshak who went 3 <strong>for</strong> 3 with a single, double and<br />
triple – scoring one run. He also pitched in relief in the first<br />
inning and four subsequent scoreless innings and 10 strikeouts.<br />
<strong>The</strong> Orioles won the game in the 7th inning with a<br />
game winning single by Andryshak, scoring Graven from<br />
second.<br />
A game on April 25 in the Major Boys Division, the<br />
Oakland A’s picked up their first win of the year, winning<br />
6-2. Winning pitcher was Jason Corradino and top hitter<br />
was John Catlani who went 2 <strong>for</strong> 2.<br />
<strong>The</strong> Diamondbacks beat the Orioles 4-2 in the Major<br />
Boys Division on April 26.<br />
Winning pitcher was Sean Prell who struck out 9, giving<br />
up only 2 runs.<br />
Winning team’s top hitters were: Matt D’Ercole (walk,<br />
triple); Sean Prell (single); and Matt MacLeon (single).<br />
On Fri., April 29 in the Girls Major Division, the<br />
Rubies defeated the Diamonds 8-6. Winning pitcher Elise<br />
Pennington had 14 strikeouts while throwing a one-hitter;<br />
teammate Shanna Wood had a run-scoring double. Ashley<br />
Rowe had a bunt single <strong>for</strong> the Diamonds.<br />
In the Rubies opening game of the season, April 19,<br />
Pennington had 11 strikeouts and was 4 <strong>for</strong> 4 with 3 RBI’s<br />
in a 19-9 victory sweep over the Pearls.<br />
<strong>The</strong> Rubies’ Kim Guglielmo also had a hit and an RBI.<br />
Sara Lennon had the Pearls’ only hit.<br />
<br />
A Part time Monk is<br />
one who pursues the blissful enjoyment of<br />
getting off the fast track –<br />
if only <strong>for</strong> a moment,<br />
an hour, a day, a year, a lifetime,<br />
in order to achieve an appreciation <strong>for</strong><br />
even the simplest of pleasures.<br />
845-986-2264<br />
845-258-4046<br />
845-294-8871<br />
845-446-2008<br />
www.panco.com
Adelyn Hopkins Celebrates<br />
Her 90th<br />
Family members and<br />
friends recently gathered to<br />
celebrate the 90th birthday<br />
of Adelyn Hopkins at the<br />
home of her son, Kenneth<br />
Hopkins of Hewitt, NJ.<br />
Mrs. Hopkins was born<br />
March 22, 1915 in Paterson,<br />
NJ, where she lived until<br />
moving to Haskell, NJ in<br />
1949 with her family. Adelyn<br />
was married to her husband, Adelyn Hopkins<br />
(recently deceased) Ford<br />
Hopkins <strong>for</strong> 64 years. <strong>The</strong>y later moved to Toms River, NJ.<br />
Adelyn has been a resident of Warwick <strong>for</strong> the past 15 years<br />
and is now residing at Schervier Pavilion, Warwick.<br />
Hutchison is<br />
Semi-Finalist in<br />
Quilting Competition<br />
Warwick-area quilter,<br />
Louise LoPinto<br />
Hutchison, has been<br />
selected as a semifinalist<br />
<strong>for</strong> the 2005 American<br />
Quilter's Society Quilt<br />
Show and Contest, in<br />
Paducah, Kentucky.<br />
Hutchison has been<br />
chosen to join 410 others<br />
in the annual com-<br />
Louise LoPinto Hutchison petition, now in its<br />
twenty-first year.<br />
<strong>The</strong> quilt, "Applefest," measures 40 inches wide by 41<br />
inches long, and represents hundreds of hours of quilting<br />
work. All semifinalist quilts will be displayed at the annu-<br />
Volunteers Make Warwick Shine<br />
It’s a beautiful day in the neighborhood - thanks to all the volunteers, who pitched-in<br />
to clean-up the Town of Warwick on Apr. 16. With all the trash gone, the ef<strong>for</strong>ts and cooperation<br />
of everyone involved in “Operation Clean Sweep” are clearly evident. Yet, if everyone<br />
does their part in keeping garbage off the streets and in their cans all year long,<br />
Warwick will continue to shine.<br />
Alex Tapalla, left, and Shannon Gleason haul in trash along Village railroad tracks.<br />
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al quilt exhibition, which brings more than 35,000 quilters,<br />
collectors, and vendors to Paducah each spring. One of the<br />
blocks in her "Applefest" quilt was used in the design <strong>for</strong><br />
Warwick's Applefest in 2003.<br />
Louise lives in Warwick with her husband, Evan, and<br />
sons Ben, 16 and Will, 14, and is involved in many community<br />
activities. She is a member of the Warwick Valley<br />
Quilters' Guild, co-advisor of the Warwick High School<br />
Crew Team, a merit badge counselor <strong>for</strong> Boy Scout Troop<br />
45, and <strong>for</strong>mer President of the Friends of the Library.<br />
ENGAGED<br />
Supek – Drosselmeier<br />
Janet K. Supek and Todd F. Drosselmeier of Fair Lawn,<br />
NJ are pleased to announce their engagement.<br />
Janet is a graduate of Sewanhaka High School, Floral<br />
Park, L.I., and received a Bachelor of Science degree in<br />
marketing from Fairleigh Dickinson University, NJ. She is<br />
employed by Kraft Foods in Tarrytown, NY as a consumer<br />
promotions manager.<br />
Todd is a graduate<br />
of Bergen Catholic<br />
High School, Oradell,<br />
NJ and graduated from<br />
Rutgers University, New<br />
Brunswick, NJ, with a<br />
degree in communications.<br />
He is an associate<br />
art director <strong>for</strong><br />
EastWest Creative promotions<br />
agency in New<br />
York City.<br />
Janet is the daughter<br />
of John and<br />
Kathleen Supek of Warwick and Todd is the son of Colleen<br />
and Frank Drosselmeier of Fair Lawn, NJ and Rochester,<br />
NY.<br />
A September 30, 2005 wedding is planned.<br />
Robert Demetry/<strong>The</strong> Warwick Valley Dispatch<br />
Portelli Attains Senior Housing Specialist Certification<br />
Raynor Country Realty is pleased to announce that<br />
Anthony Portelli has successfully completed the requirements<br />
to obtain the Senior Housing Specialist Certification<br />
on Apr. 20.<br />
Mr. Portelli is a Real Estate Broker at Raynor Country<br />
Realty. He is celebrating his twentieth year assisting buyers<br />
and sellers with their real estate needs.<br />
Nolan & Fuca to<br />
Receive Oswego Degrees<br />
Two local residents will be candidates <strong>for</strong> baccalaureate<br />
degrees at SUNY Oswego’s 144th Commencement ceremonies<br />
Sat., May 14.<br />
<strong>The</strong> following students are eligible to participate in the<br />
graduation ceremonies: Meghan C. Nolan of Pine Island,<br />
history, cum laude; and John M. Fuca of Warwick, broadcasting<br />
and mass communication.<br />
50th Wedding Anniversary<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Howard J. Masker<br />
Rosemarie Faulls and Howard J. Masker were married<br />
Oct. 3, 1955 at St. Stephen Roman Catholic Church in<br />
Warwick.<br />
In celebration of their 50th wedding anniversary, a<br />
party was given in their honor by their twin daughters,<br />
Donna and Diane and their son-in-law, German, on Oct. 2,<br />
2004 at the Mid-Orange Correctional Facility Banquet<br />
Hall. Approximately 90 guests attended along with two<br />
members of the original wedding party, matron of honor,<br />
Marjorie Faulls Masker and bridesmaid, Dorothy Freeman.<br />
Mrs. Masker is retired from the Food Service<br />
Department with the Warwick Valley Central School District.<br />
Mrs. Masker is a retired bus driver <strong>for</strong> New Jersey Transit Bus<br />
Operations and is also retired from the Transportation<br />
Department at New York Life Insurance Company.<br />
<strong>The</strong>y have three grandsons, Justin, Evan and Chase.<br />
<strong>The</strong> couple still make Warwick their home.<br />
Do you or your child<br />
experience frequent coughing,<br />
wheezing or shortness of breath?<br />
<strong>The</strong>se can be symptoms of asthma. Left untreated,<br />
asthma can cause serious long-term damage to the lungs,<br />
especially in children. Find out if you or your child is at risk.<br />
Free Asthma Screening<br />
<strong>for</strong> Adults and Children<br />
Conducted on behalf of the<br />
American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI)<br />
Thursday, May 5<br />
4:00 - 6:00pm<br />
St. Anthony Community Hospital<br />
15 Maple Avenue, Warwick<br />
Hospital Lobby<br />
Call 845-987-5676 <strong>for</strong> more in<strong>for</strong>mation<br />
and to register.<br />
Children to be screened must be accompanied by an adult.<br />
Dr. Beth Louie, M.D.<br />
Specialist in Allergy<br />
and Immunology<br />
Member of the ACAAI<br />
ST. ANTHONY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL<br />
MOUNT ALVERNO CENTER - SCHERVIER PAVILION<br />
Bon Secours Charity Health System<br />
15 Maple Avenue, Warwick, NY www.StAnthonyCommunityHosp.org
24 WARWICK VALLEY DISPATCH, MAY 4, 2005<br />
NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPA-<br />
NY.. NAME: BROOM CLEAN & MORE LLC. Articles of<br />
Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York<br />
(SSNY) on 03/17/05. Office location: Orange County. SSNY has<br />
been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against<br />
it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC, c/o<br />
Barbara Mei, 17 West 89th Street, New York, New York 10025.<br />
Purpose: For any lawful purpose.<br />
3-30-t6<br />
NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPA-<br />
NY.NAME: COURT 117 LLC. Articles of Organization were filed<br />
with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 04/14/05. <strong>The</strong><br />
latest date of dissolution is 12/31/2104. Office location: Orange<br />
County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon<br />
whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of<br />
process to the LLC, Post Office Box 831, Monroe, New York<br />
10950. Purpose: For any lawful purpose.<br />
4-20-t6<br />
NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPA-<br />
NY.NAME: K G CORNWALL LLC. Articles of Organization were<br />
filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 02/01/05.<br />
Office location: Orange County. SSNY has been designated as agent<br />
of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY<br />
shall mail a copy of process to the LLC, 25 Colonel Conklin Drive,<br />
Stony Point, New York 10980. Purpose: For any lawful purpose.<br />
3-30-t6<br />
NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPA-<br />
NY.. NAME: PICKEREL RUSH, LLC. Articles of Organization<br />
were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on<br />
04/22/05. Office location: Orange County. SSNY has been designated<br />
as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served.<br />
SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC, 333 Carpenter Avenue,<br />
Newburgh, New York 12550. Purpose: For any lawful purpose.<br />
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PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE.<br />
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE the Board of Trustees of the Village of<br />
Warwick will hold a public hearing on Monday, June 6, 2005 at<br />
7:30 pm or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, at<br />
Village Hall, 77 Main Street, Warwick, NY to consider amending<br />
the Village Code, Chapter 90, to add a new subchapter: 90-1.3.1<br />
entitled: Memorial Park – Robert Newhard, Sr. Skatepark<br />
Regulations to provide <strong>for</strong> the following:<br />
Skate Park hours are 7:00 am until sundown.<br />
Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult.<br />
Protective equipment required:<br />
Helmets are required <strong>for</strong> those under 14.<br />
Elbow, knee pads, and wrist guards are strongly recommended.<br />
No Food allowed inside skatepark, beverages in plastic containers<br />
only.<br />
Smoking prohibited.<br />
No Pets.<br />
BMX bikes only.<br />
No motorized equipment.<br />
Be aware of changing natural conditions.<br />
Be aware of other skaters around you.<br />
Skate responsibly.<br />
Skateboarders may not:<br />
Ride, operate or use any device other than rollerblades, skateboards,<br />
scooters or other devices approved by the Recreation<br />
Dept. prior to use.<br />
Ride, operate devices unless that person is wearing an approved helmet<br />
and proper safety equipment in good repair at all times during use.<br />
Place or utilize additional obstacles or other materials (including,<br />
but not limited to ramps or jumps) that are not specifically<br />
authorized by the Director of Recreation.<br />
Ride, operate, or use rollerblades or a skateboard be<strong>for</strong>e or after<br />
the posted hours of operation.<br />
Use or consume alcohol, tobacco products or illegal drugs.<br />
Use or possess glass containers, bottles, or other breakable glass<br />
products.<br />
Fail to obey any rule or regulation posted on or near the<br />
skatepark.<br />
Skateboarders may not use the park after hours.<br />
LEGAL NOTICES<br />
Call 986-2216<br />
Anyone interested in the subject matter of this local law shall be<br />
given an opportunity to be heard at the above time and place.<br />
Persons may appear in person or by agent. Any written communications<br />
must be received prior to the public hearing.<br />
Dated: April 29, 2005<br />
BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES<br />
VILLAGE OF WARWICK, NEW YORK<br />
Jacque Mongelli, Village Clerk<br />
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NOTICE OF COMPLETION OF THE TENTATIVE ASSESS-<br />
MENT ROLL.<br />
(Pursuant to Section 506 and 526 of the Real Property Tax Law)<br />
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Assessor of the Town of<br />
Warwick County of Orange has completed the tentative assessment<br />
roll <strong>for</strong> the current year and that a copy is on file in the<br />
Assessor’s office where it may be seen/examined by any interested<br />
person until the fourth Tuesday in May.<br />
<strong>The</strong> Assessor will be in attendance with the tentative assessment<br />
roll on May 9th between the hours of 8:30 A.M. and 10:30<br />
A.M. and on May 11th between the hours of 8:30 A.M. and 10:30<br />
A.M. and 6:00 P.M. and 8:00 P.M.<br />
<strong>The</strong> Board of Assessment Review will meet on Tuesday, May<br />
24th between the hours of 2:00 P.M. and 4:00 P.M. and the hours<br />
of 6:00 P.M. and 8:00 P.M. at the Town Hall in said Town to hear<br />
and examine all complaints in relation to assessments on the<br />
application of any person believing himself to be aggrieved.<br />
A publication containing procedures <strong>for</strong> contesting an<br />
assessment is available at the Assessor’s office.<br />
Dated this 29th day of April 2005.<br />
Richard H. Hubner, Assessor<br />
Town of Warwick<br />
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LEGAL NOTICE<br />
OF BUDGET HEARING, ANNUAL MEETING,<br />
SCHOOL DISTRICT ELECTION AND VOTE<br />
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Education<br />
of the Warwick Valley Central School District, Orange County,<br />
New York, will hold a Public Hearing on the Budget of the qualified<br />
voters of the School District at the Dorothy C. Wilson<br />
Education Center, West Street Extension, Warwick, New York, on<br />
Monday, May 9, 2005, at 7:00 P.M., <strong>for</strong> the purpose of presenting<br />
the budget document <strong>for</strong> the 2005-06 School Year.<br />
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that a copy of the statement<br />
of the amount of money which will be required <strong>for</strong> School<br />
District purposes during the 2005-06 school year (the Budget),<br />
exclusive of public monies, may be obtained by any resident of the<br />
District effective May 3, 2005, during business hours, between<br />
9:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M. at each school building in the District,<br />
except Saturday, <strong>Sun</strong>day or holidays. <strong>The</strong> text of any propositions<br />
shall be made available at the same time.<br />
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Annual District<br />
Election and Budget Vote of the qualified voters of the District<br />
will be held on Tuesday, May 17, 2005, between the hours of 7:00<br />
AM and 9:00 PM, prevailing time, when the polls will be open <strong>for</strong><br />
the purpose of voting by voting machine:<br />
1. To elect four (4) members to the Board of Education: three (3)<br />
members <strong>for</strong> three-year terms, commencing July 1, 2005 and ending<br />
on June 30, 2008 and one (1) member to fill the unexpired<br />
term caused by a Board member resignation, through June 30,<br />
2006;<br />
2. To vote upon the adoption of the Budget of the School District<br />
<strong>for</strong> the 2005-06 fiscal year and to authorize the requisite portion<br />
thereof to be raised by taxation on the taxable property of the<br />
School District.<br />
3. To vote on the following proposition:<br />
Shall the Board of Education of the Warwick Valley Central<br />
School District be authorized to purchase no less than five (5)<br />
school buses and necessary additional equipment at a cost not to<br />
exceed $450,000, with the sum of $450,000, or so much thereof as<br />
may be necessary, to be paid from available funds and/or raised by<br />
the levy of a tax upon the taxable property of the School District<br />
and collected in annual installments, as provided by Section 416<br />
of the Education Law; and in anticipation of such tax, obligations<br />
of said School District may be issued?<br />
4. To vote on any other proposition legally proposed.<br />
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that <strong>for</strong> the purposes of voting,<br />
the School District has been divided into three election dis-<br />
tricts, and that an accurate description of the boundaries of these<br />
school election districts is on file and may be inspected in the<br />
Office of the Board of Education, at the Administration Office in<br />
the Dorothy C. Wilson Education Center on West Street<br />
Extension, Warwick, New York.<br />
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Annual School<br />
District Election and Vote will be held at the following polling<br />
places in the School Election Districts hereinafter set <strong>for</strong>th:<br />
In the First School Election District - Pine Island District - At the<br />
Pine Island Elementary School located at School House Road,<br />
Pine Island, New York;<br />
In the Second School Election District - Village District - At the<br />
Dorothy C. Wilson Education Center, in the Middle School addition,<br />
located at West Street Extension, Warwick, New York;<br />
In the Third School Election District - Kings District - At the<br />
Kings Elementary School located at Kings Highway, Warwick,<br />
New York.<br />
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that petitions <strong>for</strong> nominating<br />
candidates <strong>for</strong> the office of member of the Board of Education<br />
must be filed in the Office of the District Clerk between the hours<br />
of 9:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M. no later than Monday, April 18, 2005,<br />
in the <strong>for</strong>m and manner prescribed by Section 2018 of the<br />
Education Law. Nominating petitions must be signed by at least<br />
66 qualified voters of the District, shall state the name and residence<br />
address of each signer and the name and residence address<br />
of the candidate. Petition <strong>for</strong>ms may be obtained at the Office of<br />
the District Clerk, Dorothy C. Wilson Education Center, West<br />
Street Extension, Warwick, New York, during regular business<br />
hours, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, except Saturday and <strong>Sun</strong>day.<br />
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that personal registration of<br />
voters is required pursuant to Section 2014 of the Education Law.<br />
If a voter has hereto<strong>for</strong>e registered to vote with the School District<br />
and has voted at an annual or special school district meeting<br />
within the last four calendar years (2001, 2002, 2003, 2004), s/he<br />
is eligible to vote at this election and vote. If an eligible voter is<br />
currently registered to vote with the Orange County Board of<br />
Elections, s/he is also eligible to vote in this election and vote. All<br />
other persons who wish to vote must register with the Board of<br />
Registration.<br />
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Board of<br />
Registration will meet on Tuesday, May 10, 2005 between the<br />
hours of 9:00 A.M. and 9:00 P.M. in the school building designated<br />
above <strong>for</strong> voting in each of the three election districts, <strong>for</strong> the<br />
purpose of preparing the register of the School District <strong>for</strong> the<br />
Annual School District Election and Vote to be held on May 17,<br />
2005, at which time any person shall be entitled to have his/her<br />
name placed upon such Register if he or she is known or proven<br />
to the satisfaction of the Board of Registration to be then or<br />
thereafter entitled to vote. In addition, any qualified voter may<br />
register to vote <strong>for</strong> the Annual School District Election and Vote<br />
during regular business hours, from 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. on<br />
days when school is in session at the District Office, Dorothy C.<br />
Wilson Education Center, West Street Extension, Warwick, New<br />
York, until May 12, 2005.<br />
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Register of voters so<br />
prepared shall be filed in the Office of the District Clerk and shall<br />
be open <strong>for</strong> inspection by any qualified voter of the District<br />
between the hours of 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM on May 3rd, 4th, 5th,<br />
6th, 9th and 10th, 2005, and from 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 Noon on<br />
May 7th, 2005. Said Register will be open <strong>for</strong> inspection at each<br />
of the polling places during the Annual School District Election.<br />
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that applications <strong>for</strong> absentee<br />
ballots <strong>for</strong> the Annual School District Election and Vote to be<br />
held on May 17, 2005, may be obtained at the Office of the<br />
District Clerk between the hours of 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM. <strong>The</strong><br />
application must be received by the District Clerk at least seven<br />
(7) days prior to the election if the ballot is to be mailed to the<br />
voter or the day be<strong>for</strong>e the election, if the ballot will be personally<br />
picked up by the voter. Absentee ballots must be received by the<br />
District Clerk by no later than 5:00 PM, prevailing time, on<br />
Tuesday, May 17, 2005. A list of all persons to whom absentee ballots<br />
shall have been issued will be available <strong>for</strong> inspection to qualified<br />
voters of the District at the Office of the District Clerk during<br />
regular office hours, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, prevailing time,<br />
until the day of the Election and Vote. Any qualified voter may<br />
file a written challenge of the qualifications of a voter whose<br />
name appears on such list, stating the reasons <strong>for</strong> the challenge.<br />
3-30; 4-13; 4-27; 5-4<br />
Housing Programs <strong>for</strong> Low to Moderate Income Families<br />
<strong>The</strong> public is invited to an open house at the United<br />
States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural<br />
Development Middletown Office on Mon., May 16 and<br />
Tues., May 17 from 2 p.m. – 7 p.m. People are encouraged<br />
to attend to learn about USDA Rural Development’s<br />
Housing Programs <strong>for</strong> very-low to moderate income families<br />
and individuals and to fill out pre-qualification applications<br />
<strong>for</strong> low-interest home mortgages. <strong>The</strong> Middletown<br />
office services Orange, Sullivan, Ulster, Greene, Dutchess,<br />
Westchester, and Putnam Counties.<br />
Those attending the open house will have the opportunity<br />
to receive in<strong>for</strong>mation about USDA Rural<br />
Development’s programs, including Single Family Home<br />
Ownership Direct and Guarantee Loans, and Repair Loans<br />
and Grants. In<strong>for</strong>mation about USDA Rural<br />
Development’s other programs <strong>for</strong> economic and community<br />
development will also be available.<br />
Interest Rate Reduced<br />
<strong>The</strong> U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural<br />
Development announces a decrease in the home mortgage<br />
interest rate <strong>for</strong> its Section 502 Homeownership Direct<br />
Loan Program. Effective Apr. 1, 2005, the new interest rate<br />
has been reduced to 5.625%, down from the 6% rate that<br />
has been in effect since October. This rate decrease makes<br />
these spring months a good time <strong>for</strong> low-income families<br />
to purchase a home through the USDA Rural Development<br />
program.<br />
<strong>The</strong> USDA Rural Development Middletown office is<br />
located at 225 Dolson Ave., Suite 104, Middletown, NY<br />
10940. <strong>The</strong> Middletown Service Center is accessible to<br />
people with disabilities. More in<strong>for</strong>mation on rural programs<br />
is available by contacting the Middletown Office at<br />
(845) 343-1872, Ext. #4, or by visiting USDA's web site at<br />
http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/ny.
Rentals<br />
$1,250 1 BR Warwick<br />
$1,600 2 BR Warwick<br />
$2,000 2 BR Warwick<br />
Office Warwick<br />
Office Pine Island<br />
Call Warwick Country<br />
Realty, Inc. For Additional<br />
In<strong>for</strong>mation<br />
845-986-1592.<br />
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Apartment <strong>for</strong> Rent<br />
SPACIOUS CENTRALLY<br />
LOCATED - three-bedroom<br />
apt. in downtown<br />
Warwick, near NYC bus<br />
stop. Great <strong>for</strong> commuter.<br />
Free parking & garbage<br />
removal. Heat and hot<br />
water provided. No children.<br />
Limited pets.<br />
$1,000/mo, one-and-a-half<br />
month security. References<br />
required. Call 986-2216-7,<br />
Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.<br />
Call 783-9387 other times.<br />
5-4-tfn<br />
CLASSIFIEDS<br />
Call 986-2216 • Deadline 12 Noon Fridays<br />
For Sale<br />
TWO AGWAY RIDING<br />
MOWERS – good shape.<br />
(1) 12 hsp 40" cut $500. &<br />
(1) 18 hsp 46"cut $900.<br />
Briggs Stratton Engines.<br />
Call 258-4341 after 4 p.m.<br />
5-4-t2<br />
For Sale<br />
USED DPW EQUIP-<br />
MENT – John Deere<br />
Model 240 Lawn Tractor.<br />
For in<strong>for</strong>mation & bid<br />
<strong>for</strong>ms contact Warwick<br />
Town Clerk @ (845) 986-<br />
1124, ext. 248. All proposals<br />
due Wed., May 11, 2005<br />
at 2 p.m. Vehicle to be sold<br />
in "as-is" condition.<br />
5-4-t1<br />
DISPATCH<br />
CLASSIFIEDS<br />
$12 <strong>for</strong> 12 lines<br />
65¢ each<br />
additional line<br />
FLORIDA FARMETTE<br />
2 story 3 bedrooms with large barn on 2 level acres.<br />
$229,900<br />
WARWICK VALLEY DISPATCH, MAY 4, 2005 25<br />
Help Wanted<br />
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PAY - Pools in Montague,<br />
Hamburg, Newton and<br />
Sparta. All certificates necessary.<br />
Call (908) 684-1080.<br />
4-20-t6<br />
Help Wanted<br />
GRAPHIC DESIGNER<br />
WANTED - Learn and build<br />
portfolio, experience. Must<br />
have some working knowledge<br />
of Quark, Photoshop,<br />
Macs. Email resume to<br />
ads@wvdispatch.com or call<br />
986-2216.<br />
2-9-tfn<br />
Wanted<br />
CARS, TRUCKS, METALS<br />
– Need auto parts? Call<br />
Specht’s 986-1052. Reg. dlr.<br />
7092957.<br />
12-4-tfn<br />
O.C. Civil Service Opportunity<br />
Civil Service Examinations are scheduled<br />
<strong>for</strong> Sat., June 18 <strong>for</strong> the following<br />
titles:<br />
#69352 – Senior Sanitary Engineer<br />
(EF&S) – OC<br />
#6005C – Clerk II/Typist I (OCCC &<br />
County Departments) – OC<br />
Applications must be received no later<br />
than May 11.<br />
For applications and further in<strong>for</strong>mation<br />
send a legal size, stamped, selfaddressed<br />
envelope to: Orange County<br />
Department of Personnel, County<br />
Government Center, Goshen, NY 10924.<br />
Please mention the number and title<br />
of the examinations you are interested in.<br />
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26 WARWICK VALLEY DISPATCH, MAY 4, 2005<br />
SPORTS FANS!<br />
I BET YOU<br />
DIDN’T<br />
KNOW<br />
Brought to You By Eric Nilsestuen<br />
Sports and nicknames go hand in hand, but nowhere<br />
are they more common than in baseball. Entering the 2005<br />
major league season, an internet search found these<br />
monikers from throughout the game’s history: 30 Babes,<br />
13 Duckys, 5 Dizzys, 2 Daffys and 9 Buckys. <strong>The</strong>re were<br />
also 16 Rabbits, 8 Luckys, 7 Candys, 6 Frenchys, 4 Majors,<br />
4 Greeks, 2 Gomers and 2 Goobers. Let’s not <strong>for</strong>get the 13<br />
Smokeys, 13 Rockys, 5 Corkys, 5 Porkys and 5<br />
Cannonballs, not to mention the 92 Docs, 32 Bakers, 7<br />
Butchers, 8 Tinys, 7 Skinnys, 5 Smileys, 4 Sleepys, 5 Turkeys<br />
and 4 Chickens.<br />
• • •<br />
When Marlins center fielder Juan Pierre finally sat out<br />
a game in early April 2005, it marked the first time in 299<br />
games that he wasn’t atop Florida’s batting order. That’s a<br />
long way from the hallowed consecutive-game record of<br />
Cal Ripken, Jr., but Pierre has still been an iron man of<br />
sorts. In fact, he was the only big leaguer to play every<br />
inning of every game <strong>for</strong> his team in 2004. <strong>The</strong> last player<br />
to do that was Detroit’s Travis Fryman in 1995. But the<br />
record is held by Ripken, of course. Amazingly, he played<br />
every inning of every game <strong>for</strong> four straight seasons from<br />
1983 through 1986.<br />
• • •<br />
Speaking of longevity, let’s pay homage to an iron man<br />
of the ice who clearly plays his game <strong>for</strong> love and not<br />
money. United Hockey League veteran Mike Kerr holds the<br />
minor league record <strong>for</strong> goals with 673. Earning at most<br />
$750 per month, Kerr neared the end of the 2005 season<br />
with more than 1,200 minor-league games played. He’s<br />
been the sport’s most notorious nomad, having played <strong>for</strong><br />
Rochester (twice), Cincinnati (three times), Fort Wayne<br />
(twice), Flint (three times), Quad Cities (twice), Portland,<br />
Utica, Birmingham, Mobile, Toledo, Rock<strong>for</strong>d, Elmira and<br />
Kalamazoo – among others.<br />
• • •<br />
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DMR Wins at Penn with Team Ef<strong>for</strong>t<br />
By Richard Furst<br />
<strong>The</strong> girls distance medley relay team made their dream<br />
of winning the Penn Relays a reality as they put together<br />
four personal records to outclass the field and win in a<br />
national best time of 11:47.65. <strong>The</strong> girls have worked<br />
together as a unit <strong>for</strong> two years and gave up the possibility<br />
to compete as individuals so that they could achieve the<br />
glory that can only be experienced when a group achieves<br />
greatness together.<br />
WARWICK VALLEY RACQUET SPORTS<br />
At Hidden Valley Resort, Vernon, NJ<br />
(only 15 min. from downtown Warwick)<br />
June 27- August 19<br />
Mon.-Thur., 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. • Ages 9-17<br />
Free ADIDAS T-shirt <strong>for</strong> all participants<br />
Open House <strong>Sun</strong>day, May 22, 1-4 p.m.<br />
For Camp Brochure, Call 987-8004.<br />
Online at warwickvalleyracquets.com/adidascamp.<br />
Leading off <strong>for</strong> the team was senior Amanda Robotti.<br />
Robotti has dedicated herself to the leadoff role and pooled<br />
her ability to focus on task with her spirit and racing<br />
knowledge to put the team in contention with a fine 3:43.6<br />
1200m leg. Robotti bided her time in the pack <strong>for</strong> two laps<br />
be<strong>for</strong>e passing most of the field down the last backstretch<br />
to hand off just four seconds back. Robotti’s time is the<br />
third fastest in school history. At the handoff, senior Jaclyn<br />
Young took the stick and sped down the track fast but com<strong>for</strong>table.<br />
Two teams caught Young but in the home stretch<br />
Young surged to move up three positions and handed off in<br />
third just two seconds back. Young’s stretch run showed her<br />
heart and her 58.2 split showed that Warwick is not a oneperson<br />
team. Her split was the fastest 400m time <strong>for</strong> any of<br />
the top five teams. At the handoff senior Melissa Mark shot<br />
out of the exchange zone and put pressure on the leaders<br />
with a very fast 63.5 first lap. Mark held her ground and<br />
handed off just 12 meters back. Mark’s split was 2:17.6.<br />
<strong>The</strong>n junior Aislin Ryan took charge. At this point, Vere<br />
Tech of Jamaica, Eleanor Roosevelt of Maryland and Bay<br />
Shore from NY were just in front. Knowing that Ryan was<br />
right there, all three runners went out too fast. Ryan just<br />
stalked them <strong>for</strong> the first 400m, then moved into the group<br />
on lap two. Ryan’s splits were 66.8 and 2:22.3 <strong>for</strong> her first<br />
two laps. <strong>The</strong>n she pulled away and won by eleven seconds.<br />
Ryan’s split was 4:47.9 with a final lap of 71.0 seconds. At<br />
this point the hometown fans were in frenzy. While the<br />
team took a victory lap the announcer gave names, splits<br />
and relayed the fact that their ef<strong>for</strong>t was the fourth fastest<br />
Boys Travel Soccer Beats Newburgh<br />
Warwick Fire, a new U10 Boys Travel Soccer Team,<br />
coached by Anthony Blomfield, won its third game in a row<br />
on <strong>Sun</strong>., May 1, against Newburgh's Real FC Tigers. Phillip<br />
Goska led the Fire with two goals straight out of the chute,<br />
while Nicholas Daigle and Gregory Snigur saw their openings<br />
and also scored. Newburgh scored two goals, but there<br />
was no stopping the Warwick team.<br />
Warwick Boy’s Lacrosse Notch First Wins<br />
<strong>The</strong> Warwick boy’s seventh and eighth grade lacrosse<br />
team picked up two wins last weekend winning 10–0 at<br />
LaGrange and 5-2 against Northern Dutchess. <strong>The</strong> wins<br />
improved Warwick’s record to 2-1.<br />
<strong>The</strong> Wildcat offense came alive in the 10-0 win at<br />
LaGrange Friday night. Warwick dominated time of possession<br />
and shots on goal. Byron Quinn’s three goals and 1<br />
assist led the way. Adam Tschinkle (2 goals), Mike Santalla,<br />
Stephen Hollis, Mark Hughes, Jon Roerden and Devin<br />
Hurley also scored <strong>for</strong> the Wildcats. Warwick’s defensive<br />
Nicholas Daigle shoots and scores.<br />
American time at the Penn Relays since the DMR became<br />
a Penn Relays event in 1990. Interestingly our team ran in<br />
that race and placed sixth in what was then a school record<br />
of 12:19.48. This team will have one more chance to<br />
achieve excellence. That will be on June 18 in Greensboro,<br />
NC at the National Championship. In order to pay <strong>for</strong> this<br />
experience, the girls will have to raise $5,000 so be ready<br />
when you see a girls track fundraiser coming your way.<br />
<strong>The</strong>re is no more deserving group of kids anywhere right<br />
now.<br />
Next year Robotti and Mark are University of<br />
Maryland bound. <strong>The</strong>y will run <strong>for</strong> coach Mike Garrison.<br />
Garrison has nine years of assistant coach experience at<br />
Arkansas and is in his first year as head coach <strong>for</strong> the Terps.<br />
Coach Garrison is enthused to have our girls on his team.<br />
Young will be competing <strong>for</strong> East Stroudsburg University<br />
and will add strength and depth to their team. Ryan will continue<br />
her quest <strong>for</strong> a State Title in purple and gold. Right<br />
now she has the attention of the whole running world.<br />
<strong>The</strong> DMR was not the only Warwick Team to excel.<br />
<strong>The</strong> 400m relay team of Jenni Testa, Young, Alicea Bourne<br />
and Katelin Blaine ran a seasonal best of 52.55 and the<br />
1600m team of Blaine, Tori Pennings, Amy Connors and<br />
Kristen Peluso ran 4:15.05 to place third in their heat. It<br />
was a great experience as four of the six girls ran at Penn<br />
<strong>for</strong> the first time. Next up <strong>for</strong> the team will be the<br />
Friendship Games to be held at the track Friday evening,<br />
May 6. Come out and buy a t-shirt and a hotdog and cheer<br />
the girls on. See you there.<br />
<strong>The</strong> Fire has so far won all its outdoor games as a new<br />
team, due to the dedication and talent of its coach and the<br />
commitment of the boys to the team. <strong>The</strong> Fire, pictured<br />
here after their first win against the Minisink Strikers, will<br />
play again on <strong>Sun</strong>., May 8, in Warwick (1:15 pm at<br />
Warwick Soccer Fields), against another Newburgh team.<br />
unit stifled the LaGrange offense and <strong>for</strong>ced numerous<br />
turnovers.<br />
In <strong>Sun</strong>day’s home opener, Warwick gave up the first<br />
goal but scored 5 of the next 6 en route to a 5-2 win. Goalie<br />
Stephen Conklin turned in a strong per<strong>for</strong>mance, making<br />
eight saves as Warwick’s defense held Northern Dutchess<br />
scoreless in the second half. <strong>The</strong> Wildcat offense was led by<br />
two goals by midfielder Dillon Lomnitzer. Mike Santalla,<br />
Sean McNamara and Byron Quinn also tallied <strong>for</strong><br />
Warwick.
WEDNESDAYS<br />
Chess Club - <strong>The</strong> Tuscan Café, 5<br />
South St., Warwick each Wednesday, 5:30<br />
p.m. All levels welcome.<br />
SUNDAYS<br />
Family Storytime – <strong>Sun</strong>days, 2 p.m.,<br />
Florida Public Library. <strong>The</strong> sessions are<br />
open to all families looking <strong>for</strong> family<br />
weekend activity. Registration is required in<br />
person or by calling the library, 651-7659.<br />
WEDNESDAY, MAY 4<br />
Movie Night – “Evil Dead, May 4, 8<br />
p.m., Tuscan Café, South St., Warwick.<br />
THURSDAY, MAY 5<br />
Atlantic City Bus Trip to “Resorts” –<br />
Sponsored by Nicholas P. Lesando, Jr.<br />
American Legion Post 214, May 5. Leave<br />
Legion 7:30 a.m. Cost: $25 (cash return<br />
$20). Call Nick Lesando 986-3683 or 986-<br />
1290 (leave message).<br />
Mother’s <strong>Day</strong> Craft – <strong>Albert</strong> <strong>Wisner</strong><br />
Public Library, May 5, 4:15 p.m. Children’s<br />
Program Grades K-2, paint a terra cotta<br />
pot and plant it with pansies. Call 986-<br />
1047 to register.<br />
Blood Drive – Sponsored by WVHS<br />
PTA, May 5, 2 – 7:30 p.m., WVHS Old<br />
Gym, San<strong>for</strong>dville Rd. <strong>The</strong> blood drive is<br />
being dedicated to two local Warwick children<br />
who were recently injured. Call<br />
Arleen at 986-3763 <strong>for</strong> in<strong>for</strong>mation and to<br />
make an appointment. Walk-ins are welcomed.<br />
Asthma Screening Program – Free<br />
screening, May 5, St. Anthony Community<br />
Hospital, Warwick. Call (toll-free) 866-<br />
99ASTHMA <strong>for</strong> in<strong>for</strong>mation.<br />
FRIDAY, MAY 6<br />
<strong>Albert</strong> <strong>Wisner</strong> Public Library – Film<br />
“Hearts & Hands” and a Quilt Display <strong>for</strong><br />
Mother’s <strong>Day</strong>, May 6, 7 p.m. Refreshments.<br />
Call 986-1047 to register.<br />
Ghandharva – World music percussion<br />
duo, May 6, 8 p.m., Tuscan Café,<br />
South St., Warwick.<br />
SATURDAY, MAY 7<br />
Free Blood Pressure Clinic –<br />
Warwick Ambulance Bay, South St. Ext.,<br />
May 7, 10 a.m. – 12 noon.<br />
Concert Series – Classical guitar per<strong>for</strong>mance<br />
by Dan Stevens, Warwick Music<br />
School, May 7, 7:30 p.m. Reservations<br />
requested. Tickets: $10/adults; $5/children<br />
and seniors. Call <strong>for</strong> in<strong>for</strong>mation or to<br />
purchase tickets, 987-1586 or stop in at 77<br />
Forester Ave.<br />
WARWICK VALLEY DISPATCH, MAY 4, 2005 27<br />
“Finding Neverland” – Warwick<br />
Valley Community Center, Hamilton Ave.,<br />
May 7, 8 p.m. Doors open 7:30 p.m.; film<br />
begins 8 p.m. Donation: $5. Coffee and<br />
popcorn $1; candy and soda vending<br />
machines. Last minute updates call Steve<br />
at 477-8920.<br />
Women Uncovered – Female, original<br />
open mic, Tuscan Café, South St.,<br />
Warwick.<br />
Christ Church <strong>Spring</strong> Tea – Parish<br />
House, 50 South St., Warwick, May 7.<br />
Tickets still available <strong>for</strong> 3 p.m. seating.<br />
Live jazz music, elegant menu, antiques on<br />
display, plants, gifts baskets <strong>for</strong> purchase,<br />
balloon raffle and silent auction. Tickets:<br />
$15 in advance; $20 at the door. Call Tea<br />
Hotline, 986-1774, to reserve tickets.<br />
Warwick Valley Winery – Afternoon<br />
Series, Suzy Arnowitz & Mike Baglione –<br />
Bluegrass Jam, May 7, 2 – 5 p.m. No cover<br />
<strong>for</strong> afternoon concerts. Little York Rd.,<br />
258-4858.<br />
Young Boaters Safety Course –<br />
Offered at SUNY Orange-Middletown<br />
Campus, ages 10-18. Three sessions,<br />
Saturdays, May 7, May 14, May 21, 9 a.m.<br />
– 12 noon. Call 341-4890. Course<br />
N90099OA.<br />
Film – “American Graffiti” – Teen<br />
Program, <strong>Albert</strong> <strong>Wisner</strong> Public Library,<br />
May 7, 7 p.m. Seating is limited; call 986-<br />
1047 to register.<br />
SATURDAY, MAY 7 & SUNDAY, MAY 8<br />
Orange County Audubon Society<br />
Field Trip Bashakill – Sullivan County –<br />
<strong>Spring</strong> Migrants especially Warblers, May<br />
7 & 8. Leader: Claudia P. For in<strong>for</strong>mation<br />
and directions call Lynn 744-6047.<br />
SUNDAY, MAY 8<br />
Warwick Valley Winery – Afternoon<br />
Series, Steve Vecchiotti – Folk, Blues, 2 – 5<br />
p.m. No cover <strong>for</strong> afternoon concerts.<br />
Little York Rd., 258-4858.<br />
MONDAY, MAY 9<br />
Hudson Highlands Photo<br />
Workshop – St. Paul’s Episcopal Church,<br />
Chester, May 9, 7:30 p.m. A short meeting<br />
followed by a workshop by Stuart Styles<br />
on “3D Photograph,” 8 p.m. For more<br />
in<strong>for</strong>mation and directions, call Madelyn<br />
(783-8520) or visit: hudsonhighlandsphotoworkshop.org.<br />
WEDNESDAY, MAY 11<br />
Warwick Valley H.S. Project<br />
Graduation Meeting - Wed., May 11, 7<br />
p.m. in the South Cafeteria.<br />
Jewish Mediation and Painting<br />
Workshop – Program by Neria Cohen,<br />
May 11, 7:15 p.m., 5 Moorefield Cir.,<br />
Highland Mills. Cost: $12 (art supplies<br />
included). Refreshments and complimentary<br />
raffle figurine of Swarovski crystal.<br />
RSVP by May 10; call Chana Burston 928-<br />
1701.<br />
Movie Night – “What <strong>The</strong> Bleep Do<br />
We Know?”, May 11, 8 p.m., Tuscan Café,<br />
South St., Warwick.<br />
THURSDAY, MAY 12<br />
Zana D Presents Disco Night – 22B<br />
Railroad Ave., May 12, with DJ Dean, 9:30<br />
p.m. til ? Call 986-1801 <strong>for</strong> details.<br />
SATURDAY, MAY 14<br />
Free Outdoor Concert (Jazz<br />
Per<strong>for</strong>mance) – “Music That Moves” by<br />
Lance Koonah Innerworkings. Bertoni<br />
Gallery, Outdoor Sculpture Garden, Sugar<br />
Loaf, May 14, 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. Contact<br />
Rachel Bertoni 469-0993.<br />
SATURDAY, MAY 14 &<br />
SUNDAY, MAY 15<br />
Art Show K-12 – <strong>The</strong> 2nd Annual<br />
<strong>Albert</strong> <strong>Wisner</strong> Public Library Student Art<br />
Show, Port of Call Gallery, May 14 and 15.<br />
All work should be mounted on stiffboard<br />
(no glass), ready <strong>for</strong> hanging; no larger<br />
than 18 x 18. Sculpture pieces no larger<br />
than a shoe box. One piece per student.<br />
Pieces accepted beginning May 2 at the<br />
library. Call 986-1047 to register.<br />
Apple Blossom Bluegrass <strong>Fest</strong>ival –<br />
Warwick Valley Winery, Little York Rd.,<br />
Warwick, May 14 & 15, 1 – 6 p.m. (rain or<br />
shine). Sat.: Wicker’s Creek Bank,<br />
McMule, Tin Roof, Mike Burns & North<br />
Country, Straight Drive. <strong>Sun</strong>.: <strong>The</strong> Dwyer<br />
Family, Band, McMuyle, <strong>The</strong> Hunger<br />
Mountain Boys, James Reams & the<br />
Barnstormers, Suzy Arnowitz & Michael<br />
Baglione. Admission: $10/day at the gate<br />
(kids 5 & under free. B-B-Q & Bistro/Café<br />
open 12 noon – 5 p.m. No coolers please.<br />
SUNDAY, MAY 15<br />
Fellowship <strong>Sun</strong>day – “Bring a Friend<br />
to Church <strong>Day</strong>,” Grace Evangelical<br />
Lutheran Church, Waterstone Rd.,<br />
Greenwood Lake, May 15. Everyone is welcome.<br />
Regular worship service 9 and 10:30<br />
a.m. Refreshments after each service. Call<br />
477-3384 or 987-8568 or email tonihart@warwick.net<br />
<strong>for</strong> in<strong>for</strong>mation.<br />
MONDAY, MAY 16<br />
Warwick Lions Club 43rd Annual<br />
Golf Outing – Warwick Valley Country<br />
countrychevy.com<br />
To submit your Local Brief,email us at<br />
localbriefs@wvdispatch.com<br />
Rt. 94 Warwick<br />
Club, May 16. Shot Gun start 9 a.m.;<br />
includes continental breakfast; clams,<br />
shrimp, hot dogs, beer on the course; buffet<br />
lunch; prizes. Contact: Linda Lisi (986-<br />
0602) golfevnt@warwick.net or Stuart<br />
Durland (986-1177) sdurland@seely-durland.com.<br />
THURSDAY, MAY 19<br />
Burke Catholic Golf Classic –<br />
Mansion Ridge Golf Club, Monroe, May<br />
19, sponsored by John S. Burke Catholic<br />
High School and benefits Burke Eagles<br />
Educational Foundation. Entry fee: $160<br />
(scramble <strong>for</strong>mat) by May 1, space limited.<br />
Shotgun start 12 noon sharp; prizes. For<br />
ticket in<strong>for</strong>mation, contact Office of<br />
Development & Alumni Relations (294-<br />
2830) or www.burkecatholic.org and<br />
download ticket order <strong>for</strong>m.<br />
Water Gardening – <strong>Albert</strong> <strong>Wisner</strong><br />
Public Library, May 19, 7 p.m. Master<br />
Gardener from Cornell Extension will<br />
help establish a tub water garden or small<br />
pond <strong>for</strong> you. Call 986-1047 to register.<br />
SATURDAY, MAY 20<br />
Warwick Film Group “Otello” at<br />
Warwick Valley Community Center,<br />
Hamilton Ave., May 20, 8 p.m. Doors open<br />
7:30 p.m.; film begins 8 p.m. Donation: $5.<br />
Coffee and popcorn $1; candy and soda<br />
vending machines. Last minute updates<br />
call Steve at 477-8920.<br />
AARP – Chapter #377, Defense<br />
Drivers’ Class, May 20, 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.,<br />
<strong>for</strong> ages 50 and over. Warwick Town Hall<br />
Meeting, Kings Hwy. Cost: $10. Call Joe<br />
Kovaks 351-1581 <strong>for</strong> reservations.<br />
FRIDAY, MAY 20 & SATURDAY, MAY 21<br />
Big Two-<strong>Day</strong> Yard Sale – New<br />
Mil<strong>for</strong>d Historical Society, 4 Southwyck<br />
Lane, May 20 and May 21, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.<br />
SATURDAY, MAY 21<br />
Healthy Heart Fair – Sponsored by<br />
Orange Cardiology, Harness Racing<br />
Museum, Goshen, May 21, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.<br />
For in<strong>for</strong>mation and an appointment call<br />
2/294-7700, by May 17.<br />
Warwick Valley Winery – Afternoon<br />
Series, Marty Koppel – Americana Blues, 2<br />
– 5 p.m. No cover <strong>for</strong> afternoon concerts.<br />
Little York Rd., 258-4858.<br />
Book Discussion – “Curious Incident<br />
of the Dog in the Nighttime,” May 21, 2<br />
p.m. <strong>Albert</strong> <strong>Wisner</strong> Public Library <strong>for</strong><br />
Teens/Adults. Join library architect Paul<br />
Mays and his wife, Lisa, in a discussion.<br />
Call 986-1047 to register.<br />
WE “ CLICK ”<br />
WITH OUR<br />
CUSTOMERS!!
28 WARWICK VALLEY DISPATCH, MAY 4, 2005<br />
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