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March 15, 2012 Vol. 3 No. 5
Providing local news and information to the Woodbury community
Woodbury Lions Club 50 Years of Service
Anniversary Luncheon at Black Forest Mill Inn
WHAT’S UP
Editorial/Opinion
Where were you? 2
Community
Village Water Residents 2
Third Annual Big Wheels
Deliver Meals 2
Women of Woodbury
offer Scholarships 2
Village Board Meeting 3
Town Board Meeting 3
McGarrah’s Stagecoach Inn
being Renovated 4
Diana Delivers State of the
County Address 4
Are you “Show House” Ready
for the Spring Market? 7
Woodbury Post 779 7
M-W Middle School Science
Olympiad team 9
Annual Community Breakfast 10
Jackson & Auggie Book
Signing a Big Success 11
Don’t Rely on
“Luck of the Irish” 12
The Wizard of Oz 13
M-W CDS School Budget 15
History
March 15, 1783 6
March 17, 461 6
Faith
The Reliability of the Bible 10
Teen Spotlight
Questions on KONY 2012 14
School Calendar 15
Sudoku 15
Postal Customer
Woodbury Lions Club
celebrated their 50th
Anniversary at the Black
Forest Mill Inn on Saturday
March 3rd.
Lions Club members travelled from
far and wide to be part of Woodbury
Lions Club celebration of 50 years
service to its community. The Black
Forest Mill Inn was host to the gathering
and served its signature German
cuisine while speakers reminisced and
gave guests an understanding of the
Lions’ mission.
David LaCosta was the welcoming
speaker and pointed out some of the
members such as Frank Reynolds,
who is originally from Sullivan County,
has been a Lion for forty-seven
years. Doug Carey who is President
of Woodbury Lions was pleased with
such a nice turnout of members and
well wishers.
Wing-Kun Tam is the Lions Clubs
International’s 95th president and its
first from China sent the Woodbury Lions
Club with a Certificate of Achievement
and banner patch for their flag.
Woodbury Supervisor John Burke and
Village Mayor Mike Queenan both
gave accolades to the club and read
proclamations from the Town and Village
boards honoring their local Lions
See Lions, page 8
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Historical Society
Winter Social
Celebration of the 100th anniversary
Woodbury Historical Society (WHS) Gatehouse
Committee Chairman Dorothy Morris (l.) acquaints
attendees with the rich history of the F.F. Proctor Estate
(Proctoria) and its surviving Gatehouse during the WHS
Winter Social event held recently at the Woodbury Senior
Center.. Photo by Bob Curtis
See Historical, page 5
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EDITORIAL
Where were you?
Editorial/Community
By Benjamin Meyers
The recent days have been unusually beautiful and are a nice relief from
last year’s storms.
But while you are at ease with the fine weather, you should be on guard.
At their March 7th meeting the Board of Education addressed personnel
budgeting. The room was packed. Maybe six to eight adults were there
- who were not associated with the schools, and the rest, there were about
fifty or sixty students attending the meeting as a course requirement.
Where were you?
Some of the administration officials touted how well they have been doing
under difficult financial constraints. Granted, I may be expecting too
much, but while they are handling a huge responsibility, and while they
are also accomplishing many good works, they must still do much more.
Woodbury (and Monroe) needs relief from heavy school taxes.
M-W personnel are the major cost contributor to the budget, and the
board, and the administration fret over reduction of personnel . That
is very, very understandable. That is a lesson and one reason why they
should be more careful before hiring. They said that 42 positions had been
“protected” this current year; but this was not accomplished by reducing
expenses so much, but mostly by receiving federal job grants. They said
that the grants will also fund positions in 2012-2013. Mr. Monahan, Assist.
Superintendent for HR said, “State mandated TRS /ERS fringe benefits
are growing exponentially every year.” Fringe benefits are up 4.47
percent or $1,489,584 over our current year expenditure. And the district
salary increase will be up $1,770,000 or 2.25 percent. One way to work
on lowering costs here should be through attrition. Retirement incentives
were brought up in the meeting.
Although the administration kept next year’s budget within the two percent
“cap”, their ability to keep within the State’s tax cap had not come
from significant operating cost reductions; they were achieved through a
couple of one-time “Windfalls”! The poor economy has brought Treasury
Notes and bond yields to an all time low and this set the stage for restructuring
of M-W’s $100 million debt. Then there was the elimination of the
MTA tax - in which the administration played no role. We are lucky we
received these “breaks”.
Town Clerk currently accepting
applications for Part-Time Position
Desiree Potvin, Woodbury Town Clerk,
is currently accepting applications for
a part-time position in her office which
will begin on or about June 4, 2012. Applicants
must be residents of the Town
of Woodbury. The position will be approximately
18 hours per week and the
applicant must have flexibility in working
hours. On rare occasions there may
be hours to be worked in the evening. A
good working knowledge of Microsoft
Word, Excel and Outlook is required.
Some of the primary responsibilities
of this position are the recording of all
Town fixed assets, administration of all
workers compensation related cases,
the maintenance of the public access
channel, as well as working with the
public in person and on the telephone.
Applications are available at the Town
Clerk’s Office located at the Town Hall,
511 Route 32, Highland Mills; or on
the Town’s website www.townofwoodbury.com.
Applications will be accepted
at the Town Clerk’s office until 4:00
PM on March 30, 2012.
March 15, 2012
Third Annual Big
Wheels Deliver Meals
Volunteer
to Serve on the
Planning Board
and Zoning
Board of
Appeals
The Village of Woodbury Board
of Trustees are looking for Village
residents to volunteer to serve on the
Planning Board and Zoning Board
of Appeals. Letters of interest will
be accepted until 4:00PM on March
30, 2012. They can either be mailed
to the Village Clerk, PO Box 546,
Central Valley, faxed to 845-928-
9278, emailed to www.WoodburyVillage@Yahoo.com
or dropped off at the Town Clerk’s
Office in Town Hall located at 511
Route 32, Highland Mills. Please
included your telephone number and
address in your letter of interest.
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Goshen - Elected officials from municipalities throughout Orange County will
have an opportunity to roll up their sleeves on Friday, May 18 and deliver meals
to home-bound older adults in their communities from 10 a.m. to noon.
Ann Marie Maglione, Director of the Orange County Office for the Aging (OFA)
said, “In recognition of Older Americans Month each May, we invite elected officials
from our cities, towns, and villages to directly experience the important role
OFA’s Home Delivered Meal Program plays for seniors in their own communities.
We know proper nutrition is critical to our meal recipients, but we also know that the
personal interaction with the volunteers is equally important,” continued Maglione.
Approximately 550 clients receive hot, noontime meals delivered by about 400
volunteers driving 68 different routes each weekday.
“The number of meals that can be delivered is primarily limited by the number
of volunteers who can help,” said County Executive Edward A. Diana who will roll
with the Big Wheels himself on May 18. “We hope the attention that our Big Wheels
bring to the program will inspire others in the community to get involved.”
Maglione added, “As little as ninety minutes of volunteer time, once a month
can make a significant difference for those seniors who need this service. Sadly,
many of our former volunteers are now in need of meal delivery themselves, but
we don’t have enough volunteers to serve them.”
Any elected official, who is interested in accompanying a meal delivery volunteer
in his or her community on the morning of May 18, should call Anne Coon
at 845-615-3705 by Friday, May 4 to register.
Woodbury Town
Board Seeks
Volunteers to
Serve on Ethic
Board
The Woodbury Town Board is seeking
volunteers to serve on its Ethics
Board. There are five positions available
and each carries a five-year term.
Interested residents of Woodbury
should contact Desiree Potvin, Town
Clerk, to obtain an application or visit
the Town’s website to download one
(www.townofwoodbury.com). Applications
will be accepted by the
Town Clerk’s Office until 4:00 PM on
March 23, 2012. The Town Clerk’s
Office is located on the first floor of
the Town Hall at 511 Route 32 in
Highland Mills. Town Clerk Potvin
can be reached at 928-6829 x7 or by
email at dpotvin@woodburyny.us .
***ATTENTION VILLAGE OF WOODBURY
WATER RESIDENTS***
Desiree Potvin, Village Clerk
Water bills were mailed on March 1, 2012 for the
last billing quarter of the Village’s fiscal year. If
you did not receive your water bill, please call 928-
9514 immediately to obtain your balance due and to
verify your correct mailing address. Any payment
not received/postmarked by March 31, 2012 will
have a 10% late fee added to it. Any payment not
received by April 6, 2012, regardless of postmarked
date, will be re-levied onto your Village property tax
bill, which will be mailed on or about June 1, 2012.
Additionally, if you send your payment after
April 6, 2012, it will be returned to you by the Village.
We are urging residents to not do this to help
keep postage costs at a minimum. Due to high interest,
the Village is working on accepting credit cards
for water bill payments. It is hopeful that this will
be “live” by the middle March. NOTE - credit card
payments will be subject to a 2.5% surcharge, with
the minimum surcharge amount being $1.50.

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Community 3
Village Board Meeting
By Desiree Potvin, Clerk for the Village of Woodbury
Woodbury - Summary of Meeting, February 28, 2012
Town Board Meeting
By Desiree Potvin, Clerk for the Town of Woodbury
Woodbury - Summary of Meeting, March 1, 2012
Proclamations – Lion’s Club 50th
Anniversary: The Board adopted the
following proclamation recognizing
the Woodbury Lions Club on their 50th
Anniversary:
WHEREAS, the Woodbury Lions
Club was established in 1962 and will
be celebrating their 50th Anniversary
on March 3, 2012; and WHEREAS,
the past and present members of the
Woodbury Lions Club have provided
extraordinary service to our community
in many ways such as by holding an annual
“Nobody in Woodbury Goes Hungry”
breakfast, making donations to
our libraries, providing scholarships to
graduating seniors, sponsoring children
to attend Camp Rez and organizing the
annual “Woodbury Country Ramble”.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RE-
SOLVED that the Town of Woodbury
Advertise for Vacancies on Various
Boards: The Board of Trustees will be
accepting applications from residents
interested in volunteering to serve on
the Planning Board or Zoning Board of
appeals. Letters of interest will be accepted
by Desiree Potvin, Village Clerk
until the close of business on March
30, 2012. Letter can be mailed to PO
Box 546, Central Valley, faxed to 928-
9278, emailed to www.woodburyvillage@yahoo.com
or dropped off at the
Town Clerk’s office in Town Hall. Applicants
must include their address and
telephone number in their letter.
Schedule Public Hearing – Tax Cap
Override Local Law: A public hearing
to be held at 7:30PM on March
13, 2012 at Town Hall to entertain
public comments on the adoption of a
local law to permit the Village Board
to override the tax cap limit as defined
in General Municipal Law Section 3-
c. Mayor Michael Queenan noted this
local law is a being consider solely as
a precaution at this time as the budget
process is not complete.
Update – Kiryas Joel Pipeline: During
public comment, Robin Crouse
stated she has become aware that a
meeting with municipal officials was
recently held where a presentation
was given by a representative from
the Village of Kiryas Joel regarding
the plans for their pipeline. She asked
if an update could be provided to the
public. Mayor Queenan replied that
an engineering firm had provided a
presentation of the design plan of the
pipeline. They explained the method
that would be used for drilling under
the creek and going around the Thruway.
There was no new or specific
information provided.
Inquiries were made regarding traffic
control and those present were told that
the crews would follow the standards of
the NYSDOT and OCDPW. Highway
Superintendent Robert Weyant added
that every section of road worked on
will have a binder coat of blacktop
applied daily when the day’s work is
done so that there will be no metal
plates, except in emergency situations.
The project is estimated to begin in
May, and take 18 months to complete;
and there will be a total of 6.4 miles of
pipe laid. Mayor Queenan noted that
the engineer did state that they do not
have all their permits yet.
Maria Hunter stated she is a homeowner
and business owner on Route
32 and asked if notification will be
given to all properties that they will be
inconvenienced due to this construction.
Mayor Queenan replied that this
issue was raised and it was stated that
ample notification would be given.
Mrs. Hunter then stressed her concerns
about the telecommunication
and water lines that run along Route
32. Mayor Queenan stated the engineer
confirmed that they are aware of
these lines and that they feel very confident
they will be able to do the work
around them. They did indicate that
the depth to be dug would vary based
upon the obstacles they come across.
He added that it was noted that the
water treatment plant will be in the
Village of Kiryas Joel, which means
if any municipality opts to tap into the
line, they will need to construct their
own treatment plant as well.
Town Board, at their meeting held
March 1, 2012, recognizes the outstanding
accomplishments of the Woodbury
Lions Club as members of our community
for the past 50 years.
The Board also adopted the following
proclamation recognizing two Girl
Scouts who have received their Gold
Award:
WHEREAS, the achievement of
“GOLD AWARD” status within the
Girl Scouts Organization is a pinnacle
accomplishment in Girl Scouting. It
requires significant effort, dedication
and service to one’s home, troop and
community. THEREFORE, BE IT RE-
SOLVED that at its meeting held on
March 1, 2012, the Town of Woodbury
Town Board commends and recognizes
the outstanding achievements of Jennifer
Queenan and Jennifer Rutishauser.
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students, who live in the Town of Woodbury. Applications
for this scholarship will be available, at the following:
Monroe-Woodbury High School, Cornwall High School &
John S. Burke H.S. guidance offices & at the local libraries:
Central Valley & Highland Mills branches. For more information
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weekdays.
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Community
McGarrah’s Stagecoach
Inn being Renovated
Woodbury Mason, Paul Miller
Spearheads Window Replacements
McGarrah’s Stagecoach Inn in Monroe built in the1790’s with
an addition in 1815 is currently being renovated as a museum for
local history, Masonic artifacts and fine art shows. The inn is the
meeting place of Cornerstone Lodge #711 Free and Accepted
Masons and the Cornerstone Masonic Historical Society.
Shown here is Drew Diltz of DD Painting installing a refurbished
window in the second floor of the inn. All 43 windows of
the inn will be restored by the summer of 2012.
Diltz explained that each window requires a different level of
work to achieve its original luster, but “I am stripping the old
paint from the exterior and the glazing is constant with all the windows. I am doing
them at a clip of one to two windows per week.” The original wood frames and glass
are being preserved.
David Roman, president of the historical society, has announced that historic
minded citizens of the community are now being given the opportunity to participate
in the renovation through donations for the preservation of windows in
memory of a loved one, in recognition of an accomplishment, as a friend of Mc-
Garrah’s Inn, in honor of grandchildren, in the name of a commercial or fraternal
organization, or any other appropriate honorarium. The name of the person/
organization/business honored will be placed on the inside window frame.
Interested donors are encouraged to drive by the inn or stop in on the first, second
or fourth Wednesdays of the month to see and talk to a member of the historical society
about the renovations taking place. The best time to visit would be from 6:30 to
7:30 PM. The donation for each restored window is $150.00. For more information
about the inn and the historical society; go to www.FriendsofMcGarrahsInn.org, and
on Facebook, Cornerstone Lodge No. 711 Free and Accepted Masons of the State of
New York. David Roman can be reached at roman21@hotmail.com and Paul Miller,
Chairman of the Window Replacement Committee can be reached at 928-0869.
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Diana Delivers State
of the County Address
Goshen – Orange County Executive Edward A. Diana presented his annual State of
the County address to the Orange County Legislature on Thursday, March 1 at the
County’s Emergency Services building in Goshen. The address included accomplishments
from the past year, a focus on critically needed mandate relief, and a preview of
the County Executive’s vision for a new Orange County Government Center.
Other highlights of the address included:
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Orange County produced an on-time and balanced budget for 2012 that
reduced taxes.
Orange County has once again been recognized for its strong financial
position receiving Triple- A Bond Rating from Moody’s Investor’s
Services, one of only two New York counties to earn this distinction.
The ProAct Prescription Drug Discount program has saved Orange
County residents more than $250,000 on prescription drug costs in its
first six months at no cost to the County or its residents.
America’s Promise Alliance recognized Orange County as one of the 100
Best Communities for Young People for the second year in a row.
Within the last 12 months, 19 companies grew their business in Orange
County creating 412 new jobs and a capital investment of $415 million.
The completion of the Tower Building finalized the expansion and
renovation project at the SUNY Orange Branch Campus in Newburgh
which was brought in on-time and $2 million under budget.
Mr. Diana also stressed the importance of strategic partnerships and collaborations
in order to bring additional strength to County programs and services and
urged Governor Cuomo to act swiftly to address mandate relief. The County Executive
ended his 11th State of the County address with an unveiling of his vision
for a new Orange County Government Center. The details of the concept will be
presented to the Legislature at a meeting 3 p.m. Monday at the Emergency Services
Building in Goshen.
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Community 5
Historical Cont. from p. 1
On a recent Saturday afternoon,
more than 50 members and friends
of the Woodbury Historical Society
(WHS) assembled at the Woodbury
Senior Center in Highland Mills to celebrate
the Society’s annual Winter Social.
One of two such gatherings held
throughout the year to give WHS folks
a chance to meet and mingle; this event
also included informational displays
and a kickoff presentation for the yearlong
centennial commemoration of the
Gatehouse of the F.F. Proctor estate.
After a period of sociable snacking
and comfortable conversation, attendees
listed intently as longtime Gatehouse
Committee chairperson Dorothy
Morris previewed what promises to be
an exciting year of celebration of the
100th anniversary of the completion
of the estate of F.F. Proctor, who was
known as the Vaudeville King of the
early 20th century.
Basically, the only part of the Proctor
estate which survives to this day is its
Gatehouse, which has been preserved
and protected under the auspices of the
WHS Gatehouse Committee. As Mrs.
Morris explained, Proctor was a creative,
innovative, sincere, honest, and
approachable man who provided affordable
family entertainment through
his theaters and entertainments. “Having
been in vaudeville, he also worked
to improve the working conditions of
the actors,” Mrs. Morris noted.
Always a hard and dedicated worker,
Proctor hoped to create an estate for
his retirement years, a place of peace
and comfort for himself and his family.
“Proctoria,” as its founder dubbed
the Proctor estate, was the fulfillment
of that desire. “He wanted the privacy
to be a ‘farmer’; the massive ironwork
at the entrance to the property speaks
to that request,” asserts Mrs. Morris.
“Proctoria announced the creativity he
possessed, and afforded him the privacy
he desired.”
Proctor’s nephew, John Merrow who
was the on-site architect, successfully
carried out his uncle’s requirements for
his estate. Unfortunately, little more
is written about Proctor other than his
second wife’s accounting of their many
years of marriage and their partnership
WHS Gatehouse F.F. Proctor Estate
Centennial Events
WHS Gatehouse Committee chairman Dorothy Morris states, “The Gatehouse
is a place to learn about our local history, and the Committee wants to pass that
history on. This is an investment in our youth, and it helps to give our young
people an understanding of their roots.”
The story of F.F. Proctor will be portrayed as best it can be at the standing
exhibit at the Gatehouse, which will reopen Sunday, April 22, 2012. The
Committee is planning a number of activities to “entertain the community and
celebrate the anniversary.”
One exhibit will feature the life and times of Woodbury in the early 1900’s.
Save The Dates:
➤ Sunday, May 20, 2012 2:30 PM at the Gatehouse
An overview of the estate, map review of property, architecture of the
Gatehouse, the Proctor will, Saving the Gatehouse. Opportunity to tour,
plus availability of an informal question/answer period.
➤ Sunday, June 3, 2012 2:00 PM Senior Center
Wes and Barbara Gottlock will present a program: “The Lost Amusement
Parks in the Hudson Valley.” In the early 1900’s, this area was indeed a
great tourist destination.
➤ Sunday, September 23, 20122:00 PM Senior Center
Matt Lambros will provide a Photographic Presentation: “After the Curtain
Falls: The Demise of the Vaudeville Theatres.”
NOTE: Several other programs are in the planning stage, but not yet confirmed.
Follow the progress of these programs on the Woodbury Historical Society website at:
http://www.woodburyhistoricalsociety.org/.
in the business.
Mrs. Morris also recognized all
the members of the Committee who
work so hard in the effort to preserve
the historic site, as well as to develop
programs and catalog materials related
to the Gatehouse and the history of
“Proctoria.”
And how was the informative program
received by the scores of attendees?
Longtime Highland Mills resident
Marilyn Slevin commented that she
“liked the presentation at the social
very much.” “I particularly enjoyed the
displays, with their photographs, facts,
and history of the Proctor estate,” Mrs.
Slevin explained. “I learned facts about
a part of the history of my own town
that I didn’t know, even after living
here for 50 years.”
In discussions after the event, WHS
President Bob Curtis expressed his appreciation
to all involved in the Winter
Social and the Proctor presentation. “I
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Dr. Matthew S. King
appreciate the efforts of all those who
made the social such a great success,”
Curtis said. “And to Dorothy Morris
and all of the members of WHS Gatehouse
Committee, I express my sincere
thanks for their ongoing good work in
preserving the Gatehouse and in preparing
the variety of programs planned
to celebrate its Centennial this year.”
Notes from the Chair
“In 1996, when our little committee
was reconfigured and I became chairman,
our motto was that whatever people
donated, they would be acknowledged
and would receive a gift in return,” recalled
WHS Gatehouse Committee
chairperson Dorothy Morris in an interview
after her presentation. “What has
been amazing to me have been the donations,
the volunteering, and the ‘gifts’
received from so many in our community,”
Mrs. Morris reflects.
“The Gatehouse is representative
of our history,” Mrs. Morris declared.
“Woodbury has been a destination for
famous people who came here and
made the community a better place. It
is a symbol of the townspeople’s commitment
to save that which is good in
our town.”
“From a personal level, I have learned
that the generosity of people has no
limit,” said Mrs. Morris appreciatively.
“Volunteering is probably the most rewarding
experience of generosity one
can have. Most of all, the Gatehouse
is what it is because it is group effort,
completed without tax money. Of all
the things I have done in my life, my
work in support of the Gatehouse has
been the most rewarding. “
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the scenic Thomas Bull Memorial Park in Montgomery. The fund raising event also gives
racers an opportunity to have a great event with prizes and a free buffet breakfast.
Any individual or business donating goods and services valued at $250 or more will
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6 History
March 15, 2012
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American Revolution
March 15, 1783
Washington puts an end to the Newburgh Conspiracy (229 Years ago)
Disbanding the Continental Army at New
Windsor, NY 1783
On the morning of March 15, 1783, General
George Washington makes a surprise appearance
at an assembly of army officers at
Newburgh, New York, to calm the growing
frustration and distrust they had been openly
expressing towards Congress in the previous
few weeks. Angry with Congress for failing
to honor its promise to pay them and for its
failure to settle accounts for repayment of
food and clothing, officers began circulating
an anonymous letter condemning Congress
and calling for a revolt.
When word of the letter and its call for
an unsanctioned meeting of officers reached
him, Washington issued a general order
forbidding any unsanctioned meetings and
called for a general assembly of officers for
March 15. At the meeting, Washington began
his speech to the officers by saying, “Gentlemen: By an anonymous
summons, an attempt has been made to convene you together; how inconsistent
with the rules of propriety! How unmilitary! And how subversive
of all order and discipline...”
Washington continued by pledging, “to exert whatever ability I am possessed
of, in your favor.” He added, “Let me entreat you, gentlemen, on
your part, not to take any measures, which viewed in the calm light of
reason, will lessen the dignity, and sully the glory you have hitherto maintained;
let me request you to rely on the plighted faith of your country, and
place a full confidence in the purity of the
intentions of Congress.”
When he finished, Washington removed a
letter from his breast pocket that he had received
from a member of the Continental
Congress. He hesitated for a moment as he
looked down at the letter before fumbling to
retrieve a pair of spectacles from his pocket.
Before reading the letter, Washington, in an
almost apologetic tone said, “Gentlemen,
you must pardon me. I have grown old in the
service of my country and now find that I am
growing blind.” The eyes of most of his audience
filled with tears. The content of the letter
became irrelevant as the assembled officers
realized that Washington had given as much
or more in the service of the new nation as any
of them. Within minutes, the officers voted
unanimously to express confidence in Congress and their country.
In a letter to the Continental Congress dated March 18, 1783, Washington
wrote to assure the body that the unrest of officers was over, writing,
“The result of the proceedings of the grand convention of the officers,
which I have the honor of enclosing to your Excellency for the inspection
of Congress, will, I flatter myself, be considered as the last glorious proof
of patriotism which could have been given by men who aspired to the
distinction of a Patriot army; and will not only confirm their claim to the
justice, but will increase their title to the gratitude of their country.”
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March 17, 461
Saint Patrick dies (1,551 Years Ago)
On this day in 461 A.D., Saint Patrick, Christian missionary, bishop and apostle
of Ireland, dies at Saul, Downpatrick, Ireland.
Much of what is known about Patrick’s legendary life comes from the Confessio,
a book he wrote during his last years. Born in Great Britain, probably in Scotland,
to a well-to-do Christian family of Roman citizenship, Patrick was captured and
enslaved at age 16 by Irish marauders. For the next six years, he worked as a herder
in Ireland, turning to a deepening religious faith for comfort. Following the counsel
of a voice he heard in a dream one night, he escaped and found passage on a
ship to Britain, where he was eventually reunited with his family.
According to the Confessio, in Britain Patrick had another dream, in which an
individual named Victoricus gave him a letter, entitled “The Voice of the Irish.” As
he read it, Patrick seemed to hear the voices of Irishmen pleading him to return to
their country and walk among them once more. After studying for the priesthood,
Patrick was ordained a bishop. He arrived in Ireland in 433 and began preaching
the Gospel, converting many thousands of Irish and building churches around the
country. After 40 years of living in poverty, teaching, traveling and working tirelessly,
Patrick died on March 17, 461 in Saul, where he had built his first church.
Since that time, countless legends have grown up around Patrick. Made the
patron saint of Ireland, he is said to have baptized hundreds of people on a single
day, and to have used a three-leaf clover--the famous shamrock--to describe the
Holy Trinity. In art, he is often portrayed trampling on snakes, in accordance
with the belief that he drove those reptiles out of Ireland. For thousands of years,
the Irish have observed the day of Saint Patrick’s death as a religious holiday,
attending church in the morning and celebrating with food and drink in the afternoon.
The first St. Patrick’s Day parade, though, took place not in Ireland, but
the United States, when Irish soldiers serving in the English military marched
through New York City in 1762. As the years went on, the parades became a
show of unity and strength for persecuted Irish-American immigrants, and then
a popular celebration of Irish-American heritage. The party went global in 1995,
when the Irish government began a large-scale campaign to market St. Patrick’s
Day as a way of driving tourism and showcasing Ireland’s many charms to the
rest of the world. Today, March 17 is a day of international celebration, as millions
of people around the globe put on their best green clothing to drink beer,
watch parades and toast the luck of the Irish.
Source: History Channel

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Community 7
Are you “Show House” Ready for the Spring Market?
Six Home Selling Dealbreakers
Woodbury Post 779
– American Legion
Held first meeting at Falkirk Estate
By Christine Spitale, Sunflower Staging
Even a home that is perfectly
staged and poised to sell can
still encounter problems and
sit on the market if other issues
exist in the home. If there
is a price correction needed or
a problem with odor, days on
market will go up as well as
the carrying costs resulting in
a less than desirable outcome.
Be mindful of these ‘dealbreakers’ as you are readying
your home for sale.
1. Mystery Smells - The ever-sensitive topic, but
important to mention because it can single-handedly
turn off a buyer from an otherwise lovely home
that is in good selling condition. Odors from pets,
cooking, smoking, cigars, mildew/mold, dampness
in basements are notable turn offs and can usually be
detected seconds after someone enters your home.
Remedies include: using unscented air sprays like
PureAyre spray, reed diffusers, lemon/citrus candles,
baking soda for carpet freshening, dry cleaning
or laundering drapes/window treatments, upholstery
cleaning, running a dehumidifier in the basement,
carpet cleaning, cleaning kitchens/baths often, keeping
diaper pails & litter boxes in the garage, etc.
2. List Price is Too High - Using Staging techniques
to improve the selling condition of your home, along
with de-cluttering and thorough house cleaning cannot
uphold an unrealistic List Price. Consult with a
Realtor who specializes in your neighborhood and/
or your type of home (historical, waterfront, riverfront,
contemporary,etc).
3. Worn or Dated Carpeting - This is often a ‘red
flag’ or disappointing item for buyers as they see this
as an ‘added expense’ and money they will have to
outlay to get the house ‘up to date’. Sometimes, a
good carpet installer can come out and fix little problems
without having to replace carpet. You may just
need a carpet stretched, for instance. You may have
hardwood floors underneath the carpet, which will
likely show better than the carpeting. Ripping out
carpet is a FREE and fairly simple task that just takes
some ‘sweat equity’ and muscle power. Whatever the
issue, try to address it while keeping budget in mind.
4. Damaged Wood Flooring - As with carpeting,
flooring is very important and can increase the value
of a home. Most home buyers desire wood floors,
but would like to purchase them in good-to-better
condition. Move in ready condition is ideal, so if you
have the time and money, try to address any damage
before listing your home for sale.
5. Torn Window Screens/ Shabby Shutters - Curb
appeal is huge and folks will notice exterior flaws
upon approaching your home for sale. Instead, make
certain that the outside looks fabulous so that they
are enticed to see more...as they enter your home.
Be sure to replace torn or broken window screens
(or glass for that matter). It sends a message that
the property is in ‘good condition’. Same goes for
shutters. If they are broken, then replace. If they are
faded, then you can repaint. There are special paints
too for painting vinyl shutters which is a huge savings
and doesn’t limit you to buying ‘stock color’
shutters. This way, you can match your shutters to
your front door color or choose a coordinating color
that will work with the color of your front door.
6. Lackluster Landscaping - Keeping the exterior
features and the yard well maintained speaks volumes
about the care of the home. Take the time to
repaint shutters, repair cracks in the driveway or
walkway, trim bushes
& lawn, shovel & plow
in winter conditions,
and dress up the entry/
front door area. There
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replace or eliminate dead plants/bushes
remove all yard ornaments/signs/religious
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power-wash cement walkway and steps
repair cracks in walkway
cut back overgrown landscape that impedes
walkway
repaint or re-stain front porch/deck as soon
as outdoor temps allow
For questions about staging for real estate or home
design, contact Sunflower Staging at 845.325.5519
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Send Your Love
With Flowers
Central Valley – American Legion Woodbury Post 779 held its first meeting at
Falkirk Estate and Country Club on Tuesday March, 6th. For many years the
veterans met at the Woodbury Senior Center in Highland Mills which has been a
great location for its members.
Last summer, its members expressed concern that the Post has not been attracting
new veterans and this was becoming problematic. Many of the Post’s members
are WWII, Korean War and Vietnam vets – and they are aging. Since these
veterans want to offer their services to the community and to other veterans, they
felt a need to seek new members to share the tasks.
Therefore a dinner meeting was held last summer at Cosimo’s where the Post
picked up the tab for all attendees. This was the forum to hear how the Post could
bring in more vets to its meetings. Important comments suggested that a night
other than Monday would be better for many, as well as an earlier start time and
location. A committee was formed to seek a meeting place satisfactory to most
members and Falkirk was chosen because of its large open meeting rooms.
The next meeting will be on April 3rd at 7:00 PM. If you are a veteran, please
attend a meeting with us.
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March 15, 2012 WWW.WOODBURYGAZETTE.COM
Girl Scouts Sponsor “Healthy Heart Day”
Parents hear presentations by professionals as part of program
By Benjamin Meyers
Girl Scouts of Woodbury gathered at Central Valley Elementary School Sunday
afternoon to participate in their “Healthy Heart Day” program. About fifty young
girls were mentored by older Senior Scouts as they worked on projects related
to healthy living for women. Nicole DeFont, a Girl Scout Gold Award holder
and who is a nursing student in her junior year at Mount St. Mary’s, was one of
the mentors. She demonstrated how to monitor blood pressure and explained its
relationship to the heart.
Speakers presented excellent information to adults. Gina Silber who is a yoga
instructor, demonstrated yoga therapy benefits, while Debbie Brock gave another
presentation as a representative of Orange Regional Medical Center. Dentist,
Dr. Sherri Alpert of Dental Wellness of Suffern discussed how your dentist can
detect heart related issues. Shoprite of Monroe was another participant. They
provided healthy foods and a nutritionist, Christine Rauscher, who talked about
balanced nutrition and how to eat for living a long healthy life.
Top: Nicole DeFont, a Girl Scout Gold Award holder and a
nursing student, teaches a young Scout how to monitor blood
pressure. Photo by Ben Meyers
Left: Emma and Allison were learning a lot of new facts about
how they can take care of their hearts. The Woodbury Girl
Scouts Sponsored “Healthy Heart Day” at CV Elementary
School on Sunday March 11. Photo by Ben Meyers
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Club for their selfless contributions.
Burke said, “We can’t serve the Town
or the Village without your help. It’s
a tribute to you and to your families
supporting you as you are at meetings
and serving your community. I say
again how thankful we are!”
Everyone sang “God Bless America”
very heartedly. While dinner was
served chamber music was provided
by Viktor, Lisa and Alex Prizgintas.
Special Guests included Peter
Lyons, Ed Budd, Region Chair and
Past District Governor, Diane Budd,
John Capen, Guiding Eyes Speaker
Doug Carey, President of
Woodbury Lions Club is
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and Past District Governor, Clifford
Youngs, Past District Governor, David
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Mayor Michael Queenan, Ben Meyers,
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Organizations 9
Court of Honor - Woodbury Troop #149
And new Scoutmaster announced - Kevin Steinhauer
M-W Middle School
Science Olympiad
team held Competition
This past Saturday the Monroe-Woodbury Middle School Science Olympiad
Team competed in the Mid-Hudson Regional Tournament. The team’s enthusiasm
and sportsmanship was OUTSTANDING. The Purple Shirts” received
medals for most of the events in which they participated. The medal count
was as follows; four - 3rd place, three – 2nd place, and three – 1st place.
Monroe-Woodbury medal recipients were:
Event Place Names
Crime Busters 3 rd Zach Blasko & Rachel Campo
Water Quality 3 rd Luca Albanese & Reegan Seeley
Reach for the Stars 3 rd Rachel Campo & Reegan Seeley
Rocks & Minerals 3 rd Nicole Coombs & Kayleigh Doherty
Road Scholar 2 nd Zach Blasko & Sanjana Shashikumar
Awesome Aquifer 2 nd Lauren Peifer & Hannah MacInnes
Compute This! 2 nd Nicole Coombs & Nicole Pochet
Bouy O‘ Bouy 1 st Zach Blasko & Nicole Pochet
Meteorology 1 st Kayleigh Doherty & Lauren Peifer
Disease Detective 1 st Ellie & Hannah MacInnes
Even with this fine showing, their bid to return the New York State Tournament
fell short. The team members are: Eyram Agbeli, Luca Albanese,
William Alexander, Matt Bernstein, Zachary Blasko, Benedict Brafi, Rahul
Burela, Rachel Campo, Alana Clarke, Nicole Coombs, Kayleigh Doherty,
Austin Jefferson, Klair Loulo, Ellie MacInnes, Hannah MacInnes, Logan
Matthes, Paul Nugent, Lauren Peifer, Nicole Pochat, Reegan Seeley, Ethan
Seligman, Carla Figuereo-Supraner, Phillip Simons, Joseph Tomasi, Sabriyya
Wilson, Sanjana Shashikumar, Pranchi Shah.
By Brian Buttner
It was a great night to
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Woodbury Troop #149 that was taken
at our Court of Honor on March
6, 2012 at the Woodbury Firehouse.
Our new Scoutmaster, Kevin Steinhauer,
presented merit badges and
rank awards to the Scouts. Thomas
Schumann received a standing ovation
from the Troop and family members who were in attendance for achieving
the rank of Eagle Scout. A special Court of Honor will be held for Thomas at
a future date. It was a great night to recognize the Scouts’ achievements and to
thank parents and leaders for all their support and guidance. Woodbury Troop
#149 meets at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday nights at the Gatehouse on Smith Clove
Road. Anyone interested in joining Boy Scouts is welcome to stop by and visit
us or contact Rhonda Fabbro at 845-928-9707.
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10 Faith
Faith vs. Reason
Reference: 1 Corinthians 1:18-29; Hebrews 11:1-2
By Pastor, Dr. Charles Stanley
Faith—“the assurance of things hoped for, the
conviction of things not seen” (Hebrews 11:1)—is
knowing that God will honor His Word. But reason,
which opposes Hebrews 11:1, tries to trump faith by
invoking man’s intellect.
Reason places confidence in man, but it is actually
closely related to worry. All the while, the Father
waits patiently for us to acknowledge our need of
a Savior and then respond in faith. Reason says, “I
can do it.” Faith says, “With God, all things are possible”
(Matthew 19:26).
Reason says, “Hurry and get yours before it’s gone.”
Faith responds, “My God will supply all your
needs according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus”
(Philippians 4:19). Reason wrings its hands and
says, “There has to be a better way!” Faith looks
at Jesus and hears Him whisper, “I am the way, the
truth, and the life” (John 14:6).
God’s Word states that the message of the Cross is
foolishness to those who are perishing. It makes no
sense whatsoever to them because Satan has blinded
their eyes to the truth. But to us who are being saved,
the gospel is the very power of God (1 Cor. 1:18).
The Lord says, “I will destroy the wisdom of
the wise, and the cleverness of the clever I will set
aside” (1 Cor. 1:19). Those who are of the world
may seem to have the upper hand now, but a time
will come when they will wither as the grass. Only
those belonging to Christ in faith truly possess eternity.
Am I responding in faith? So how do we ensure
that we are living by faith rather than by reason?
Faith is hope taken a step further. For example,
hope says, “I want something to happen, but I’m not
sure it will.” However, faith says, “I want something
to happen, and I’m absolutely certain that it will because
God has promised it.”
Hope is an important element of Christianity. But
when God gives us a specific promise about something
we hope for, that’s when it we are to have faith.
We can act on the promises God gives us—thanking
and praising Him for their completion. Because
we have faith, we have confidence that God is who
He says He is and that He will do what He says He
will do, regardless of how our circumstances appear.
Reason requires evidence. But faith understands that
God will keep His word to us.
To be sure you are responding in faith, focus on
the Father. God has the very best plan for our lives
and you can absolutely trust Him to fulfill it.
March 15, 2012
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4th Annual
Community
Breakfast
Sponsors - Woodbury Lions Club
and Central Valley UMC
The Breakfast is FREE
Pancakes, Sausage,
Coffee/Tea & Juice
Saturday, March 17th
Serving: 8:00 am to 11:00 am
This is a canned food drive to help the
“Highland Mills Food Pantry”
Bring a Can if you can!
Come share breakfast with us
– everyone is invited
Central Valley United Methodist Church,
12 Smith Clove Road, Central Valley
Central Valley United Methodist Church
12 Smith Clove Road, Central Valley, NY 10917
www.centralvalleyunitedmethodistchurch.com
Phone/fax: 845-928-6570
Pastor: Reverend Jessica L. Anschutz
All are welcome to join us!
Worship: Sundays @ 9:30 am
Children’s Sunday School @ 9:45 am
Fellowship Hour: Sundays @ 10:30 am
Prayer Group: Wednesdays @ 9:30 am
Additional fellowship and service opportunities
for all ages.
Come join us as we do justice, love mercy,
and walk humbly with God!
Highland Mills United Methodist Church
654 Route 32, PO Box 611, Highland Mills, NY 10930
www.highlandmillsumc.org
E-mail: info@highlandmillsumc.org
Phone: (845) 928-6177
Pastor: Reverend Darlene Resling
Worship: Sundays @ 9:15 am
Sunday School @ 9:15 am
Men’s Bible Study: Saturdays @ 8:30-9:30 am
Monroe Temple of Liberal Judaism
314 N. Main St., Monroe, NY
Telephone: (845) 783-2626
Rabbi Garry Loeb; Cantor Elana Schwartz
Worship Schedule
First Friday: an eclectic, intergenerational Shabbat
experience for young families, singles, couples, and
empty nesters. Held the 1st Friday of each month, it
usually begins at 6:30 pm with a picnic or pot luck
dinner, and is followed by an hour of interesting activities.
An hour-long Kabbalat service then follows
at 8:00 pm
Kabbalat Shabbat Services: Friday evenings at
8:00pm. Shachrit Service: 10:00 am Saturday
morning (unless otherwise specified), including
Saturdays on which there is no Bar or Bat Mitzvah.
Tot Shabbat Service: 3rd Saturday of the month at
9:00 am.
St. Patrick’s Church - Highland Mills
448 Route 32, Highland Mills, NY 10930
www.stpatrickshm.org
Mass Schedule
Saturday Vigil: 5:30 pm
Spanish Mass: 7:00 pm
Sunday: 7:30 am, 9:00 am, 10:30 am & 12:00 pm
Weekdays: Monday thru Saturday 9:00 am
Holy Days - See Bulletin
Dr. Charles F. Stanley, senior pastor of the First Baptist
Church of Atlanta and founder of In Touch Ministries.
Modeling his ministry after the apostle Paul’s message to the
Ephesians, Dr. Stanley believes that: “Life is worth nothing
unless I use it for doing the work assigned me by the Lord
Jesus–the work of telling others the Good News about God’s
mighty kindness and love” (Acts 20:24, TLB). Source: www.
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Jackson & Auggie
Book Signing
a Big Success
Auggie watches as books
are sold out!
Highland Mills – Woodbury children’s adventure book collaborators Renee
Pearce, author, and her illustrator sister Kaylin Ruffino were very happy young
ladies this past Saturday. By the time the Woodbury Gazette arrived at 4:40 pm,
there was still quite a line of parents waiting to buy Jackson & Auggie: Adventure
in the Hudson Valley.
Renee said almost unbelieving, “We brought 150 copies with us for the signing,
but they were bought very quickly.” Behind the registration table in Jay’s
Deli’s dining room , Mr. & Mrs. Ruffino were helping to sign up eager buyers.
A stack of “rain-checks” for more personalized signed copies were handed by
them to Kaylin and Renee.
Walking between all of the legs, and loving his new found fame, was Auggie,
the Boxer “puppy”. No one could tell how many little cupcakes, pieces of
cheese and pepperoni slices were missing from the tables, and Auggie wasn’t
about to confess anything. Mike and Dominique Meyers brought their children
Hailey and Aiden to meet Kaylin and Renee. They too, that is Hailey and Aden,
wouldn’t confess to how many cupcakes that they had eaten.
It was a good beginning for the “Tail” by two sisters. Renee said that she and
Kaylin are already planning sequels for the adventurous Jackson and Auggie.
Top: L to R – Kaylin Ruffino and Renee Pearce tell Aiden and
Hailey Meyers how Jackson and Auggie liked their adventure
in the Hudson Valley area. The book signing took place at Jay’s
Deli & Market last Saturday in Highland Mills, NY.
Left: Kaylin Ruffino on the left, and Renee Pearce beam as
they come to the end of their book signing visit in Jay’s Deli
& Market’s dining room. Auggie and Jackson liked their first
Hudson Valley adventure so much that they are planning
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Don’t Rely on “Luck of the Irish”
This St. Patrick’s Day
March 15, 2012
Allstate Reminds Partygoers That Green Beer + Driving = DUI
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DRUNK DRIVING FACTS:
➤ Nearly half of the drivers and
motorcyclists involved in fatal car
accidents on St. Patrick’s Day
last year had an illegal blood
alcohol content of .08 or
above
➤ 63 percent of those impaired
drivers and motorcyclists
died in a crash
➤ In 2006, more than 13,000
people were killed in traffic
crashes involving at least
one driver or motorcyclist
who was drunk
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
On March 17 everyone is Irish, and green will
be seen throughout New York State. However,
St. Patrick’s Day can be a dangerous holiday
due the large number of impaired drivers on the
road.
Impaired driving continues to be one of America’s
most-often-committed and deadliest crimes
and occurs frequently on St. Patrick’s Day – a
holiday synonymous with drinking. According
to The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
(NHTSA), 44 percent
of all traffic fatalities during St.
Patrick’s Day involved a drunk
driver. By comparison, 31
percent of fatal accidents involve
drunk drivers each year
as a whole.
“Drunk drivers share the
road with you and your family,”
says Allstate New York
spokesperson Krista Conte.
“Even if you never drink and
drive, you can help save lives by
being a responsible party host, preventing
friends and acquaintances from driving drunk
and reporting suspicious drivers.”
To protect New York families from drunk drivers
this St. Patrick’s Day, here are some life-saving
tips from Allstate:
➤ Don’t drink and drive. If you know you
will be drinking alcohol, use a designated
driver or public transportation
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Monroe-Woodbury High School Drama Club presents
The Wizard of Oz
“Someday I’ll wish upon a star and wake up
where the clouds are far behind me”
Even though Dorothy Gale, (Meredith O’Brien)
dreamed of adventures beyond her farm life in Kansas,
she was not quite prepared for what ensued when
a tornado catapulted her and her dog, Toto (William
Lennon), into the most bizarre road trip ever.
The Monroe-Woodbury Drama Club presents
their production of the musical “The Wizard of
Oz”, based on the 1900 children’s novel by L.
Frank Baum, on Friday, March 23rd, Saturday
March 24th and Sunday March 25th. Rehearsals
are now underway and Director Stacy Hintze, Musical
Director Dr. David Crone and Choreographer
Sue Lennon are working with cast and crew to bring
another memorable performance to the stage.
Dorothy encounters some very strange and unusual
things including a talking scarecrow (Jacob
Centra), a very sensitive tin woodsman (Andrew
Petrilak) and a cowardly lion (Cody Nardone). The
girl from Kansas and her new friends embark on
a journey to find their true home. Along the way,
there are helpful friends, such as Glinda, the Good
Witch (Julia Morales), and those who are not so
helpful such as The Wicked Witch of the West (Liliana
Kulak).
As in all of the Drama Club’s productions, the
combined efforts of students and teachers will
make this fantasy come to life. The artistic talents
of Rick Cronk and his team, including seniors
Sneha Shakishumar, Nicolas Dvorak and Claire
Fitzgerald create the sets. Mr. Earl along with senior
Thomas Dauenheimer and crew provide the
lighting and audio expertise. Mary Turner and Nicole
Coombs coordinate costumes and aid in production.
Dorothy and her very unlikely group of friends
start down the yellow brick road to find the Emerald
City and the Wizard (Trevor Nardone) who will
grant them their wishes. Although there are many
obstacles, they reach their destination and find that
they already possess the qualities that they were on
the road to find.
When asked what was different, challenging and
fun about this particular show Director Stacy Hintze
replied, “This production is an ambitious version
of the classic “Wizard of Oz” musical. My
thoughts were to push the technical boundaries,
and as I read and envisioned this piece, I was intrigued
by the possibilities with regard to staging,
special effects, computer technology and lighting.
If all aspects come together as I have envisioned,
the end result will be one exceptional production,
with scenes that will captivate the audience. After
24 years of directing musicals, my goals become
more intense, and my expectations for the students
become equally as rigorous. My actors, leads as
well as supporting, are giving me 100% daily. We
can all feel the excitement stirring around this terrific
version of “The Wizard of Oz”. Every year
we strive to do more. After the overwhelming success
of last year’s “Hairspray” production, these
students realize they have to work hard, dream
big, and learn to trust themselves with the work. I
am proud of everyone involved, from exceptional
lead performances, to ambitious new students,
both backstage and on stage. All told, we will include
well over 150 students in the creation of this
piece. We cannot wait for the show.”
Cast of Lead Actors
Dorothy Gale-Meredith O’Brien
Aunt Em /Glinda the Good Witch-Julia Morales
Uncle Henry/Emerald City Guard- Erik Bjorkman
Zeke / Cowardly Lion- Cody Nardone
Hickory/ Tin Woodsman- Andy Petrilak
Hunk / Scarecrow- Jacob Centra
Almira Gultch / Wicked Witch of the West- Lilliana
Kulak
Professor Marvel / Wizard of Oz- Trevor Nardone
Show Dates and Times:
Friday, March 23rd and Saturday, March 24th,
7:00pm, Sunday March 25th, 1:00pm. Tickets are
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Questions on KONY 2012
By Laura Bakst
Over the past week, Kony 2012 has become a viral
video, gaining millions of supporters in just a matter
of days. For those of you unfamiliar with the video,
it is sponsored by Invisible Children, an organization
aimed at stopping Kony, a man who, according to
them, “is the world’s worst war criminal.” Kony is
the leader of a rebel group called The Lord’s Resistance
Army (LRA), and over a period of twenty-six
years, is responsible for the abduction of over 30,000
children to serve as soldiers in his army. The LRA is known for forcing
these soldiers to engage in heinous crimes, such as rape, murder, and
mutilation, and continues to do so in the Democratic Republic of Congo,
Central African Republic, and South Sudan. The video challenges the
public to help raise awareness of the issue by signing a petition, donating
money, and purchasing and publicizing anti-Kony materials, in the hopes
of spurring governmental action to bring about the end of the LRA. It has
been incredibly effective in gaining supporters through the utilization of
social networking and media, even challenging twenty-four “culture-makers”
and “policymakers,” such as Oprah Winfrey and Bill Clinton, to get
involved.
Although I completely agree that the LRA’s actions are intolerable and
that they need to be stopped immediately, the publication of this video
does present significant issues that as a public we should be careful of.
Firstly, it has resulted in overwhelming criticisms and misconceptions
about our government. The video explains how before the Invisible Children
were famous, members approached politicians in Washington DC to
ask for support, and were consistently met with resistance. It depicts the
government as being uncaring about foreign relation issues that are not
directly impacting America or are not inciting public outcries. Although
this may be true in some sense, a statement like this is incredibly misleading.
The sad reality is that there are countless civil rights violations occurring
all over the planet, and it is simply impossible to expect the Federal
Government to even be capable of addressing all of them. Furthermore, in
the midst of an economic downturn, concerns over domestic safety, and
an engagement in a variety of foreign affairs issues in the Middle East, it
would be irresponsible for the government to switch its attention to another
concern, as America is already in a vulnerable position. It would be
like helping someone else put on a gas mask before putting on our own.
It is also extremely ironic that Americans are willing to complain about
a lack of governmental intervention on the matter, when just hours prior
they did not even know that the problem existed.
Finally, there are many misconceptions about the government’s ability
and process of getting involved. I have received several online messages
asking me to sign a petition and like or repost the Kony 2012 video, because
“the more Americans that pledge, the more Congress will do.” Although
in very general terms this may be true, making an assertion of that
magnitude is false. Yes, publicity may lead to more governmental attention,
but Congress cannot get heavily involved in foreign affairs without
a process of consideration to the economic, safety, foreign relations, and
numerous other implications. Just because millions of Americans sign an
online petition will not necessarily imply that Congress will bring Kony
2012 to the top of its agenda, nor should it.
Additionally, Americans seem to think that by fixing this problem we
are repairing the world, when in reality this is just one of hundreds if not
thousands of civil rights violations occurring at this very moment. Not to
say that this makes the LRA any less of a concern, but it is important for
people to realize that just because Kony 2012 happened to go viral, violations
such as this are widespread.
Lastly, although it is amazing how caring we are as a nation and commendable
that so many Americans are passionate about ensuring others’
safety, we need to be wary about believing everything we see. I am not
saying that the Invisible Children organization is deceptive, but like any
English teacher would say, “Check your sources.” In today’s society everything
is biased, and people need to be cautious before forwarding a
video or donating money. In short, before we try to save the world, it is
important to do the background research first, so we are equipped with all
the information and tools necessary to fully address a problem.
Laura Bakst is a recent graduate of Monroe-Woodbury High School and a freshman at Cornell
University, where she is studying Industrial and Labor Relations.

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School Calendar
Mar. 2012
Thursday, Mar 15, 2012
CV BLC
3:45 PM
PT BLC
8:15 AM
Friday, Mar 16, 2012
Family Swim
7:30 PM - 9:45 PM, Middle School
Sunday, Mar 18, 2012
Family Swim
1:00 PM - 3:45 PM, Middle School
Tuesday, Mar 20, 2012
Family Swim
7:30 PM - 9:45 PM, Middle School
Wednesday, Mar 21, 2012
School Closed
Superintendent’s Conference Day
BOE - Superintendent’s Budget
Recommendation Meeting
6:30 PM, Education Center
Thursday, Mar 22, 2012
BOE - Visitation Committe Meeting
BOCES Package Plant Buildings &
Grounds, 4:30 PM
HS BLC
Rm 130, 2:30 PM
MS BLC
3:30 PM
SE PTA
10:00 AM
Friday, Mar 23, 2012
HS Spring Musical Production
7:00 PM
OM Frank Moscati Scholarship
Performance
Central Valley Auditorium
Family Swim
7:30 PM - 9:45 PM, Middle School
Saturday, Mar 24, 2012
HS Spring Musical Production
Sunday, Mar 25, 2012
Family Swim
1:00 PM - 3:45 PM, Middle School
Monday, Mar 26, 2012
PT Science Expo
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday, Mar 27, 2012
Family Swim
7:30 PM - 9:45 PM, Middle School
Wednesday, Mar 28, 2012
MS PTA
9:30 AM
NM BLC
8:15 AM
Thursday, Mar 29, 2012
SC Art Show Opening
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Friday, Mar 30, 2012
End of 3rd Quarter
K-5 Half Day Parent/Teacher
Conferences
Family Swim
7:30 PM - 9:45 PM, Middle School
PT Talent Show
6:30 PM
Saturday, Mar 31, 2012
Odyssey of the Mind-State
Tournament
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CV Spring Fling
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
M-W CDS 2012-13
School Budget
Meeting Schedule
Wednesday, March 21
Presentation – “Superintendent’s Budget Recommendation”
Wednesday, April 18
Adoption of Budget by the School Board
Wednesday, May 2
Public Hearing on Proposed Budget
Tuesday, May 15
Public Vote: 1. School Budget 2. Referendums 3. Three (3)
School Board positions
Meeting location is at the Central Administration Education Center -
278 Route 32, Central Valley. Time: 6:00 pm
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