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VOLUME 121, NUMBER 37 WARWICK, NEW YORK, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2006 50¢ Hilltop Lane Pressuring Village to Address Water Woes

Meth’s review of the files revealed that, when the low water pressure first became an issue, there were three options presented to the Village Board on how to proceed, based on engineering and cost factors: a larger water tower; installation of a main pump to service all the houses; or, individual booster pumps installed inside the houses. The option taken at that time, in the 1980’s, was that of installing booster pumps inside the houses of Hilltop Lane. According to many residents who had those pumps installed, the pumps have burned out or are no longer ade- quate to resolve the water pressure problem. In Meth’s opinion, because there was no clearly defined maintenance contract between the Village and the homeowners with respect to the pumps, the Village hasn’t breached any responsibility. However, Meth questioned whether the Village should leave any repair or maintenance issues to outside contractors as the Village water system is involved. He explained that the Village could be looking at enormous liability if an outside contractor tapped into the Village water system and any problems ensued, such as backflow or seepage, that could contaminate the entire sys- tem in the event work is not done properly. Furthermore, the Village is obligated to bring the pressure up to the min- imum required by statute and the best way to monitor the water system is through its own engineer. Meth commented that the Village Engineer is far bet- ter qualified to investigate and advise on this issue includ- ing the cost analysis and updating the engineering from over 20-years-ago. In general, however, the same basic options are in place: higher water tower; installation of a main pump; installation (or replacement) of individual pumps. Once the engineering analysis and cost factors are presented, the Board can decide how to proceed. Meth emphasized again that, after looking through the files, he did not find any breach of responsibility on the part of the Village and that no one can determine why the problem has gotten worse over time. However, he points out that “if it’s not meeting the minimum pressure at the curb, then it’s the village’s responsibility to deliver that minimum pressure.” Mayor Newhard and the Board will forward the infor- mation gathered by Meth to the Village Engineer to add to his investigation in the matter. Newhard pointed out that while the options available to resolve the issue may be sim- ilar to those offered back in the 80’s, perhaps the technolo- gy is different and more cost effective. As the Village Board goes into the budgetary process for the next fiscal year, it can take the engineer’s analysis and cost factors into account and look at it as a budgetary expense for the com- ing year. Following this report, Mayor Newhard opened the floor to comments from residents of Hilltop Lane who were present at the meeting. In response to a question regarding minimum water pressure, Meth pointed out that the Village is required to provide 20 pounds of pressure to the curb for hydrants, 35 pounds for homes. According to Residents of Hilltop Lane gather in front of the water tower that services their homes. Pictured left to right are: Laura Meth, the records indicate that those pressures were pres- Introini, Joanne Havriliak, Lorraine Portelli, Bob Rinker, Kathleen Garritano, Carmine Garritano, Emily Melendez, ent when the development was built and Certificates of Margaret Gannalo, and Ann Green. Occupancy were issued. There was general skepticism expressed among the homeowners at the meeting that By Katie Bisaro lems with their water pressure and seeking answers from those levels were ever met by the Village despite what it said the Village on ways to remedy the situation. in the files. Imagine installing a brand new dishwasher and watch- Village Attorney, Michael Meth, met with the Orange Hilltop Lane homeowner, Lorraine Portelli, outlined ing it sit idle in your kitchen because you don’t have suffi- County Board of Health and went through files dating some of the history of the problems with water pressure cient water pressure to operate the new appliance. Or, try- back to the 1980’s that covered the history of the develop- since she moved in as an original owner. She explained that ing to wash dishes at the kitchen sink and having the water ment including the dedication of the water mains and the once the homeowners realized the extent of the water pres- come out of the faucet in a trickle because someone else in building of the water tower. There were problems back sure problem, they took the problem repeatedly to then the house is taking a shower. Filling the washing machine then, but now, for reasons not fully understood by the Village Mayor, Nick Papaceno. According to Portelli, the takes so long, one homeowner wryly points out, that a per- Board of Health or the Engineer, the problems are worse. only option offered to the homeowners at that time was to son could go food shopping and get back before the wash- According to Meth, the bottom line is, “under State Law, take the individual booster pumps which have proven, over er was filled. Such are situations faced daily by residents of the Village is required to deliver a certain amount of the the years, to be inadequate. She then addressed the Board Hilltop Lane in the Village of Warwick due to an on-going, pressure to the main at the curb and at this point, for what- with her concerns that the Village may be looking for a 26-year-old problem with water pressure. ever reason, the pressure at that main at the curb is not legal loophole to avoid resolving this issue. Newhard At the Village Board meeting on February 6, residents meeting the state regulations.” The files indicate that the assured her that was not the case and that he and the Board of Hilltop Lane vented their frustrations and addressed the pressure met the minimum requirement at the time it was would do their best to resolve the issue. Board with their concerns regarding the continuing prob- dedicated. Former Village Mayor, Anthony Portelli, pointed out that, based on his experience as a realtor for 20 years, the homeowners on Hilltop Lane would be unable to sell their homes with the water pressure the way it is today. Newhard Entered As Second Class Matter Warwick, N.Y.10990 agreed, commenting that some homeowners expressed Publication No.666800 reluctance to come forward with the problem fearing the effect it would have on their property values. continued on page 4 2 WARWICK VALLEY DISPATCH, FEBRUARY 15, 2006

Town Proposes Tax Exemptions for SUPERVISOR’S CORNER Fire and Ambulance Volunteers By Michael P. Swe e ton Warwick Town Supervisor By Scott Weber. Board could at that time adopt the proposed ordinance. After adoption, the applicant must file with the tax assessor The Warwick Town Board will have a public hearing the RP-466-f form, the same one used to apply for the www.townofwarwick.org on February 23 on a proposal to grant volunteer fire fight- county property exemption. ers and volunteer ambulance workers a property tax The applicant must also provide a letter from the For Town information log on to exemption like that now granted by Orange County. appropriate fire department or ambulance corps that certi- www.townofwarwick.org or turn to Cablevision At its meeting on Thursday afternoon, February 9, the fies that the applicant is a member and states his/her length Municipal Channel 21. Board set a hearing that will grant a 10 percent exemption of service as a member. of the assessed value not to exceed $3000 multiplied by the In another item of business last week during the brief Tax time is once again upon us and AARP is latest equalization rate. 15-minute meeting, the Board recognized the fact that four providing FREE tax help for middle and low To qualify, a property owner must be an enrolled members of the Warwick Town Police Department have income seniors 60 or older. This service is every member of the volunteer fire department or ambulance not used any sick leave for the past five years. Thursday starting February 16th and is held at the service; they must be primary residents in Warwick, must They include Dispatchers, Stanley Lupinski and Reformed Church in Warwick across from the hos- reside in the town/village served by such fire department or Patrick Noonan as well as Sgt. John Rader and Officer pital. Call 988-9517 for an appointment. ambulance service. Timothy Lowry. Officer Brad Harm has served two years Applications for Volunteer In addiction they must be certified by the fire depart- without using sick leave. Firefighters/Volunteer Ambulance workers partial ment or ambulance service as an enrolled member for at For one year of service without sick leave the Board property tax exemption (Form RP-466-f) is avail- least five years. Annual renewals are required except in recognized Dispatcher, L. Joseph Dumas along with Chief, able from the Assessors office and must be filed by cases of those certified with over 20 years of service who Thomas McGover; Sgt. Alton Morley, and Officers, March 1st. will be granted an exemption for life. Michelle Kozlowski and Jason Marsh. Following the public hearing next week, the Town A public hearing will be held to consider the petition for a backup drainage district for the Moore Subdivision on Thursday February 23rd at 7:30 pm in the Warwick Town Hall. Deadline for Private and Parochial A public hearing to consider granting partial property tax exemption for Volunteer Firefighters School Transportation and Ambulance personnel will be held on Thursday, February 23, at 7:30 pm in the Warwick The deadline for requesting transportation service for next year need to know that if they do not submit a request Tow n Hall. the 2006-2007 school year for students living in the school before the deadline, transportation may not be available. district who attend non-public schools is April 1, 2006. Transportation is limited to 15 miles. Your child The next regular meeting of the Town Board Each year parents must request transportation for their should not be registered in two schools. will be held on Thursday, February 23, at 7:30 pm children to non-public schools, in writing, to the Attention Request Forms are available through the in the Warwick Town Hall, 132 Kings Highway. of Robert Zeller Director of Transportation Warwick Valley Transportation Office located at 63 County Route 1, Central School District, P.O. Box 595 Warwick, NY 10990. Warwick, NY or you may call 845-987-3037 for more Parents who are new to the district or who have not made information. a decision about where their children will attend school Senior Citizen Photo Identification Cards

Fun in the Snow!! Orange County Executive Edward A. Diana announces that Senior Citizen Photo ID Cards will be issued on Tues., Mar.14, 10 a.m. – 12 noon at the Orange County Office for the Aging, 30 Matthews Street, Room 201 in Goshen. To qualify, a person must be a resident of Orange County and at least 60 years of age. Proof of age and residency are required. The fee for this photo ID is $3.00. President’s Day Closing

The Albert Wisner Public Library will be closed in observance of President’s Day on Mon., Feb. 21. Library Board of Trustees Meeting

The Board of Trustees of the Albert Wisner Public Library will meet for their regular monthly meeting on Tues., Feb. 21, at 7 p.m. at the Library, 2 Colonial Avenue, Warwick. The public is welcome.

at The Eclectic Eye

gifts By Lisa Rice Students and their families were able to choose from asian antiques skiing or snowboarding with the option of having group The weather forecasts were frightening for Saturday lessons. There was a Mexican Fiesta buffet and an all night odds & ends night. Television and radio broadcasts were promising a DJ to keep the heat up inside the lodge. Also, thanks to the hefty blizzard, with snow totals over 12 inches. However, PTA, there was free snow tubing and a firepit for roasting furnitures this was good news for the students of Sanfordville marshmallows. & more... Elementary. The event was organized by Brian and Maureen 18 Railroad Ave.Warwick, On Saturday, February 11, the Sanfordville PTA host- Fleming, who were on hand to make sure everything ran NY 10990 ed their annual Family Ski Night at Hidden Valley smoothly, from handing out lift tickets to collecting per- 845-986-5520 Mountain in Vernon, New Jersey. The snow had already mission slips. The freshly fallen snow was the perfect fin- begun to fall as the nearly 400 participants arrived at the ish to a great evening. www.warwickinfo.net/jenna.html mountain for check in. WARWICK VALLEY DISPATCH, FEBRUARY 15, 2006 3 Village Set Public Hearing for From Enviromental Ordinance The Mayor’s Office By Mayor Michael Newhard By Katie Bisaro rain date, June 11. The event will be held at the Railroad Village of Warwick Green Park. Mayor Michael Newhard has asked the Village Trustee Iurato made a motion to allow the Warwick www.villageofwarwick.org Engineer to come up with a prevention system for different American Legion Post 214 to hold their annual Memorial buildings in the Village, mostly businesses, that may affect Day Parade and services on Monday, May 29, 2006. In the the water system through backflow. This would include the event of rain, the ceremonies will be held at Park Ave. Happy Valentine’s Day!! hospital, dentists offices, funeral homes, auto repair shops, School. florists, etc. that have a higher risk level of contaminating The Warwick Fire Department has been granted per- The Village Board will be having a joint work the water system through any backflow from their busi- mission to have a White Hat Party at the Pavilion at session with the Village Planning Board on Thurs., nesses. Village Attorney, Michael Meth, will also review the Memorial Park on June 17, 2006. They also have been Feb. 23, at 7 p.m. to begin discussion on a new zon- ordinance as recommended by the Engineer. approved to hold their annual carnival on June 17-26 as ing ordinance. Newhard would also like a public hearing on the well as their biennial parade on July 1, 2006. The next Village Board meeting will be on Tues., Outdoor Furnace Ordinance which would give the George McManus made a motion to grant permission Feb. 21, at 7:30 p.m. Building Inspector the authority to make sure that any to Winslow Therapeutic Riding Unlimited to hold their alternative heating devices are being installed properly and annual Warwick Duck Derby on Sunday, May 21, 2006, Grievance Day will be on Tues., Feb. 21, from 4 used in such a way that does not harm the environment, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. They will also be allowed to hold p.m. until 8 p.m. the neighbors or any other town infrastructure. Currently the Faux Duck Feast on the Railroad Green, Saturday, May Village Hall will be closed on Mon., Feb. 20, in the ban against outdoor burning (i.e. of leaves, trash, etc.) 20th from 4:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The motion was passed. honor of President’s Day. does not cover outdoor furnaces. Newhard asked the A motion was approved to authorize the Mayor to sign Village Attorney to look at the Open Burning Ordinance to the Liberty Green Agreement regarding offsite drainage The General Village Elections will be on Tues., see how it corresponds to outdoor furnaces. improvements and the issues regarding the traffic study at Mar. 21, from 6 a.m. until 9 p.m. at the Goodwill The public hearings on these matters will take place at the intersection of Grand Street and New York State Route Hook & Ladder Co. on Church Street Ext. the Village Board meeting on March 6, 2006. 17A. Work Sessions for the upcoming 2006/07 Motion Approvals Budget Work Sessions Budget will be held from 6:30-9:30 p.m. on Feb. 28, The following Motions were put forth and approved The Budget Work Sessions will be held on the follow- Mar. 1, 2, 7, 8, and 20. on Febrary 6th. In addition to Mayor Newhard, Trustees ing dates: William Iurato and George McManus were present at the February 27 and 28, March 1 and 2, 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. meeting. Trustees Pascal and Metzger were not in atten- If necessary, additional work sessions will be held on Village Zoning Ordinance dance. March 7 and 8. A preliminary draft of the Budget will be A motion was passed granting permission to the available on March 20, the Public Hearing on the Budget is Work Session Warwick Valley Gardeners to hold their 13th Annual currently scheduled for March 30. Garden Tour and Plant Sale on Saturday, June 10, 2006, The Village of Warwick Planning Board and Village Board will hold a joint work session on Thurs., Feb. 23, at 7 p.m. in Village Hall, 77 Main Street, Warwick, NY, to review amendments to the Zoning Ordinance. Lecture on Ice Age Mastodons of NYS 2006/07 Budget Work Sessions The Board of Trustees of the Village of Warwick will be holding work sessions on the following dates at 6:30-9:30 p.m. at Village Hall, 77 Main Street, Warwick, NY in prepa- ration of the 2006/07 Budget: Feb. 28, Mar. 1, Mar. 2, Mar. 7, Mar. 8, and Mar. 20. The public is invited to attend.

Warren Allmon Technology Building, Lecture Hall 207 at Orange logical digs in Hyde Park, NY, Chemung County, NY, and County Community College, Dr. Warren D. Allmon will North Java, NY. His presentation will include information deliver a lecture with a power point entitled “Ice Age about these mastodons as well as about mastodons in gen- Mastodons of New York State: New Discoveries of Old eral. He will also shed some knowledge on “Sugar,” the Friends.” mastodon which is on permanent display in the Bio-Tech Warren D. Allmon, PhD, is the director of the building because he has examined and done an analysis on Paleontological Research Institution and the founder that mastodon. and developer of the new Museum of the Earth, Ithaca, Lecture attendees may walk down the corridor from NY. He is also an Adjunct Associate Professor of Lecture Hall 207 and view “Sugar.” The lecture is free and Choice. The Durland Agencies Geological & Biological Sciences at Cornell University. open to the public. The Biology-Technology Building is a Flexibility. INSURANCE Dr Allmon received his BA in Geology from universally accessible building located at the corner of Dartmouth College and his PhD in Earth and Planetary South St and Grandview Ave, Middletown, NY. Trust. Sciences from Harvard University. His research special- This is the third in the Lyceum Winter-Spring Lecture (845) 986-1177 ties include the systematics of Cenozoic gastropods and Series which is produced by Cultural Affairs. Phone: Service. 13 Oakland Avenue the interaction between ecology and macro-evolution, (845)341-4891 E-mail: [email protected] Warwick, New York particularly speciation and bio-diversity. Webpage: www/sunyorange.edu/lyceum www.seely–durland.com Dr. Allmon has been involved in mastodon archeo- 4 WARWICK VALLEY DISPATCH, FEBRUARY 15, 2006

Letters to the Editor

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Letters may be mailed to Advertising When you read a letter that angers you or that you disagree the Warwick Valley Dispatch,P.O. Box 594, Warwick, NY 10990, or Lon Tytell with, we warmly encourage you to write a response following the faxed to 987-1180. Letters may also be emailed to: Publisher’s Assistant guidelines suggested above. Our pages are always open to lively James Jordan debate, but play fair. [email protected] Editorial Assistant Evelyn Lord Reporters Scott Webber Katie Bisaro Just Say ‘NO’ Tender Thoughts Passing Through Colleen McAvey Nancy Owen Memories of the Heart Lisa Rice Editor, Mr. Natale as a parting gift has offered us a 4.98% increase in Press Dave DeWitt this years school budget. What largesse, what gall, after more than Editor, Evelyn Card a decade when the school taxes went through the roof. As members of the Warwick community, both Village and President We are 35-year residents of the village whose children went Town,I would respectfully ask that we all pause collectively to Eugene Wright through the school system under several austerity budgets. They reflect on the threefold loss which we have recently experienced. were getting a super quality education so they didn’t suffer intel- The five and half month period beginning last August has seen the lectually if this sport or that activity was cancelled. They received untimely and profoundly sad passing of three of our members – an excellent education in reasonably populated classrooms and Mrs. Jane Held on August 13, 2005, Mrs. Alice “Bunny” Rough on The Warwick Valley Dispatch has been your each is doing well in their lives. It was their teachers that made the January 21, 2006, and Mrs. Colly Leech, most recently, on January hometown newspaper since 1885 and is the only difference. 28, 2006. I do believe that my humbly offered sentiments are rep- newspaper printed in the Town of Warwick. The Dispatch is the official paper for the Town of I don’t recall any senior citizens complaining when the tax bill resentative of what a large number of our community are feeling. Warwick; Villages of Warwick and Florida; the didn’t threaten to break their budget or cause them to sell the To say that Jane, Bunny and Colly were courageous, honest, Warwick Valley Central School District; the homes they lived in most of their lives. faith-filled women is simply the beginning of the telling of their Florida Union Free School District; Warwick, Pine I don’t remember strong letters in the local papers from those particular and unique life stories. They all shared an unshakeable Island and Florida Fire District and the Albert Wisner Public Library. parents whose children continued to receive a no frills education commitment to giving of themselves in the service not only of Visit our website: www.wvdispatch.com. which is really what we owe them. their families, but by extension, they put their gifts of nurturing at Austerity is a good thing. It forces those few parents who want the service of the community at large. Faced, as each was, with a Dispatch Newspaper Available Online expensive extras for their children to pay the freight themselves health challenge, their inner faith, determination and values were You can use the internet to read a free electronic rather than forcing the entire community to finance the dreams of galvanized like never before. Those who knew them well saw the version of The Warwick Valley Dispatch. Visit www.warwickinfo.net, and click on the Warwick the few. Properly directed and supported by their parents physical- struggle played out daily as they lived and labored in the face of Valley Dispatch link. You will be taken to a pre- ly or intellectually gifted children with innate abilities can make it uncertainty with abiding hope and faith. view page of the current weekly edition, available on their own. Generationally, I am one of them. Personally I have been for download in Adobe PDF format. During the recent teacher union contracts in NYC, one of seared in mind, soul and heart by their passing. My faith assures Letters to the Editor their big complaints was that the teachers in the suburbs (our me that we will all see one another again in a new life. In the pres- We welcome Letters to the Editor. All letters teachers) make more money with smaller classroom loads. Since ent, I take inspiration from their having lived mightily the prom- should be approximately 400 words or less due most of their unions will not allow their members to receive salary ise, beauty and purpose of each of their days. to space limitations. For verification purposes, increases based on merit, possibly those special teachers who can In Helen Keller’s words – “What we once enjoyed and deeply letters must be signed with full name and tele- phone number. Anonymous or unsigned letters continue to maintain high educational standards despite an aus- loved we can never lose for all that we love deeply becomes a part will not be published. terity forced higher workload should be given salary increases out- of us.” Letters may also be edited for length. Send let- side of the union negotiated wage increases. Jane, Bunny and Colly are never further than the most tender ters to the Warwick Valley Dispatch, P.O. Box I believe that if we continue to force austerity budgets, those thoughts that pass through the memories of the heart. And those 594, Warwick, N.Y. 10990, or fax to 987-1180 or members of our community who complain the most will put pres- who knew them have been added to immeasurably and forever by e-mail: [email protected]. sure upon the legislators to find a better way to finance the educa- time spent together traveling the journey of life. Have A Good Story? tional system. Do you know of a good news story or need cov- erage of an event? To make a request call We all know for a fact that when the budgets are defeated, 986-2216, e-mail [email protected] or fax those citizens with the money and influence and special interests KATHRYN PETRILLO-KLEIN your request to 987-1180. will force the school board to put it to a second vote. Lets force Obituaries those same people who have that kind of influence to contact their The Warwick Valley Dispatch reports the death legislators instead by voting no to every budget and if a second of current and former residents of the Town of vote is needed, let’s all vote no again. Warwick as a community service. We do not We have the power. Let’s use it. charge a fee for obituary listings. For more information contact the office at 986-2216. JOSEPH STANAITIS Classified Ads The rates are $12 minimum charge per inser- tion for up to 12 lines. The deadline is noon on Monday. Copy for the advertisement and check should be mailed to: The Warwick Valley Dispatch, P.O. Box 594, Warwick, N.Y. 10990. To Hilltop Lane place an ad, call 986-2216. continued from page 1 Advertising The Dispatch has the best rates in Town for dis- Lorraine Portelli presented a packet of resident surveys to pounds of pressure to operate. The water pressure in his home is play ads. To inquire about display advertising, Newhard and the Village Trustees detailing the problems with less than 20 pounds. In a subsequent conversation a few days later, call 986-2216 or e-mail [email protected]. Deadlines are noon on Friday. water pressure that each homeowner is experiencing. She and Rinker also expressed his concern regarding safety – he pointed other residents present at the meeting voiced their frustration at out that the only fire hydrant servicing Hilltop Lane is at the bot- Subscriptions having to take the individual pumps all those years ago that have tom of the road; there is insufficient water pressure to put a Subscription rates for Orange County residents are $24 per year. For those residing outside since proven inadequate.The residents also maintain that the hydrant at the top of Hilltop Lane. Orange County, the rate is $26 per year. College water tower is not large enough nor high enough to meet the Newhard emphasized again that he believes it is the Village’s students and those serving in the military water pressure needs of the homes it services. obligation to fix the problem. He plans to approach Senator receive a special rate of $18 per year. To sub- Portelli is against the option of individual booster pumps as a Thomas Morahan during the next Legislative session in Albany to scribe to the Dispatch, call 986-2216 or mail a check to The Warwick Valley Dispatch, P.O. Box resolution to the water pressure problem. She points out that a discuss this issue and investigate financial grant possibilities. He is 594, Warwick, N.Y. 10990. vicious cycle is created – the individual pumps are generally inad- awaiting the Engineer’s analysis and cost estimates and will present Publishing Information equate; if the Village equipment fails to maintain pressure to the the best options, as recommended by the Engineer, to Senator The Warwick Valley Dispatch (USP # 666800), house pumps, or fails completely, then the house pumps burn out Morahan and ask for his help. Portelli pledged her support and located at 2 Oakland Ave., Warwick, N.Y., is trying to maintain a certain water pressure with no water flowing faith in the Mayor that he will do his best to help the residents of published weekly on Wednesday. into the system from the Village. She asked the Mayor to advise her Hilltop Lane. She plans to write a letter to Morahan herself regard- George F. Ketchum founded the Warwick Valley ing this matter. Dispatch in 1885. The Dispatch has been pub- on ways to explore any and all options that may be available to lished and edited by Mr. Ketchum and Miss resolve this problem once and for all. She and the other residents At the close of the discussion, Newhard told the residents that Florence L. Ketchum; by Eugene and Betty Jane of Hilltop Lane are looking for a long-term, permanent solution he plans to have the Village Engineer, Michael Murphy, present his Wright; and at the present by E. F. Wright and to this problem, not a simple band-aid fix. findings regarding the water pressure problem on Hilltop Lane at Min Jae Hong. Hilltop Lane resident, Bob Rinker, told the Mayor and Village the next Village Board meeting on March 21st. He invited everyone Second-class postage is paid at Warwick, N.Y. Postmaster: send address changes to The Board that he recently purchased and installed a new dishwasher back to hear the Engineer’s report and recommendations. Warwick Valley Dispatch, P.O. Box 594, that he has been unable to use as it requires a minimum of 20 WARWICK VALLEY DISPATCH, FEBRUARY 15, 2006 5 Schervier Pavilion Residents SACH Offers Free Celebrate the Chinese New Year Blood Pressure Testing According to the Chinese calendar, favorite dishes from the restaurant’s exten- which predates our calendar, this is the sive menu. “This is wonderful,” said Think of it as a Valentine’s Day gift to and early detection and treatment is vital. year 4703, or as it is more commonly Schervier Pavilion resident Winston the public. The only way to discover if you have high known, the “Year of the Dog.”And, accord- Williams. “I’m really enjoying this.” February is “American Heart Month,” blood pressure is to have your blood pres- ing to Kelly Fedrizzi, senior recreational Although this luncheon and all out- and on Thurs., Feb. 9, Betty Zacharewicz, sure checked periodically. Blood pressure is therapist at Schervier Pavilion Skilled ings are intended to be pleasant excursions RN and Kathleen Nolin, RN, stationed measured by a quick, painless test using a Nursing Facility in Warwick, the Chinese away from daily routine, they have another against a background of red hearts, offered medical instrument called a sphygmo- holiday was also an opportunity to sched- important value. “The purpose of recre- free blood pressure testing at the Warwick manometer. ule one of many upcoming “theme” events ational therapy,” said Director of office of Provident Bank. The one-day pro- Both Zacharewicz and Nolin are for Schervier Pavilion residents. Recreation Kari Call, who is a certified gram was jointly sponsored as a communi- retired Registered Nurses and to help com- On Tues., Jan. 31, a group of residents, therapy recreation specialist (CTRS), “is to ty service by Provident Bank and St. bat heart disease, they offer blood pressure accompanied by recreational staff mem- restore, treat or rehabilitate in order to Anthony Community Hospital. testing in the main lobby of St. Anthony bers, took a short trip to Marco Polo’s improve functioning and independence as According to the American Heart Community Hospital on the third Friday Secret, a popular Chinese restaurant at 25 well as reduce or eliminate the effects of ill- Association, cardiovascular diseases, of each month from 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Elm St. in the Village of Warwick. Each res- ness or disability." including stroke, are our nation's No.1 The service is free and no appointment is ident was invited to select any or all of their killer. High blood pressure is a key factor necessary.

On Thurs., Feb. 9, Betty Zacharewicz, RN (left rear) and Kathleen Nolin, RN, stationed against a background of red hearts, offered free blood pressure testing for visitors and A group of residents from Schervier Pavilion, posing with a Chinese calendar, recently employees at the Warwick office of Provident Bank. Provident Bank employees celebrated the Chinese New Year with a luncheon at Marco Polo’s Secret, a Chinese Kristine Cuttino (left front), client service manager, and Carol Green, receptionist, restaurant in Warwick. Clockwise: Winston Williams, senior recreational therapist took advantage of the opportunity. Kelly Fedrizzi, Bob Horton, Maryann Boching and Ann Losson. NYS Grant Gets New Lobby Furniture for Mt. Alverno Center 6W$QWKRQ\&RPPXQLW\+RVSLWDO$X[LOLDU\ The furniture at Mount Alverno completion of capital improvements and 7KH+HDUWEHDWRI6W$QWKRQ\&RPPXQLW\+RVSLWDO Center, an adult residence and assisted liv- enhancement of resident services in adult ing program located on the Warwick homes statewide. LQYLWHV\RXWR Campus of the Bon Secours Health Care Additional plans for upgrading and System, was always comfortable. But since improvements in the lobby area at Mount &HOHEUDWH it’s been replaced, the residents are saying Alverno Center include painting, window that they can now welcome visitors in style. dressing, wall artwork and even a flat The furniture is only the beginning of screen Plasma TV. “We not only want our a recent face-lifting program for the facili- residents to be comfortable,” said Kathie ty made possible by a grant from the New Deak, Director of Mount Alverno. “We want them to feel at home. And everyone Ã8WTdgSdkÄ York State Department of Health. The funding is part of the State's Quality has told us that they love their new furni- Incentive Program (QUIP) to support the ture.” ÃFZWEiWWf:WSdf?a`fZÄ ZLWKD FRPSOLPHQWDU\HYHQLQJRI 5ZaUa^SfWEiWWfFSef[`Y :LQH %HYHUDJHVZLOOEHVHUYHG )HEUXDU\ SPSP *UHHQEULDU5RRP 0W$OYHUQR&HQWHU

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Congressional Candidate Speaks to Village of Warwick Democratic Committee Florida John Hall, fine national security” in light of the mounting costs of an By Mayor Jim Democratic candi- ill-defined war, and the recent scandals involving disaster Pawliczek date in New York's preparedness, lobbying, and wiretapping. "It is time for a 19th Congressional change from the politics in Washington. I will represent the District, met recently interests of the people of the 19th District on issues of This article is my way of communicating with with the Town of peace and diplomacy, national security, health care, the you, the residents of the Village of Florida, on a reg- Warwick Democratic environment and the economy," noted Hall. Following his ular basis. Any opinions expressed are strictly my Committee to dis- remarks, Hall took questions for nearly an hour from the own. cuss his candidacy many committee members and interested members of the Recently one of the 7th grade students at S. S. for Congress in the public who attended. Seward Institute, Thomas O’Daniels, had an editori- 19th Congressional Hall has already received support from unions, politi- al published in Teen Newsweek. As a result of the District. Hall has cians, and local committees around the district, and has article, the United States Military Academy at West been campaigning scored highest in recent public debates. He is one of five Point presented the school with 200 tickets for the around the District, declared candidates for the congressional race. He is a for- Men’s Basketball game vs. Lehigh University at John Hall discussing issues and mer County Legislator, School Board President, renowned Christi Arena and invited the entire 7th and 8th mobilizing voters to unseat Sue Kelly, the Republican musician, and environmental activist. His policy platform grade student body to attend as well. Mr. Mark incumbent. to 'Redefine National Security,' can be seen at www.john- Stewart arranged for a bus to provide transportation Hall spoke to the committee about his plan to “rede- hallforcongress.com. to the game which was held last week on Saturday, February 11, 2006. A good time was had by all. This past Sunday is being called the “Blizzard of 06”.That’s hard to believe if you look at Main Street Wendy Basile Named New Milford Postmaster in Florida. All the snow was gone by the sidewalks, streets, and curbs before 9 AM Monday morning. By Sandra Johnson Good job DPW! On Fri., Jan. 27, retired Florida Postmaster, John “Jake” Harter, holds the bible for his youngest daughter, Wendy Basile, as she takes the Oath of Postmaster for New Milford. Swearing in cere- Florida School monies for the United States Postal Service, for newly appointed Postmasters, took place at the Thayer Hotel located at West Point Military District Meeting Academy in West Point NY. It was a beautiful day where 81 Postmasters The Board of Education of the Florida Union Free were officially sworn in, eight of which are from School District announces a regular meeting on Thurs., the area. Besides Wendy Basile, the other newly Feb. 16 at 7:30 p.m. at S.S. Seward Cafetorium. appointed postmasters are: Donna Bars Presentation: Math Update – Hands-on – Dr. Baker. Postmaster of Bellvale, NY; Sean O’Leary Postmaster of Florida, NY; Susan Wilk Postmaster of Chester, NY; Diane Picariello Postmaster of Circleville, NY; Lisa Marulanda Postmaster of Florida Family Fun Piermont, NY; Denise Madeera Postmaster of Westtown, NY; and Thomas Womble Postmaster Fest to Select Citizen of Theills, NY. of the Year Wendy Basile is sworn in by her father, John Harter. The Florida Family Fun Fest Committee is seeking (Photo by Lori Augustyn) nominations for the Florida Citizen of the Year, nomina- tions for Youth Achievement Award and nominations for the Lifetime Achievement Award. Letters have been sent to civic organizations asking them to submit names and credentials of candidates for the honor. Nominations are also invited from individuals. HATHA YOGA All letters of nomination must document the reason AT the Chosun Taekwondo Academy the candidate is being nominated. The criterion for nomi- nation is service to the community, either during the past year or over a longer period of time. The nominees must be, or have been in the past, a res- ident of Florida. For the purpose of the Award, Florida is the geographic area of the Florida Fire District. It Feels Good Nominations should be sent to the Selection Committee, Florida Family Fun Fest Committee, P.O. Box 505, Florida, New York 10921, no later than April 1, 2006. The winners will be honored at the Florida Family Fun Fest in August. WVCSD to Hold Work Session

The Warwick Valley Central School District Board of Education will hold a Work Session on Mon., Feb. 27, 7:30 p.m. in the Community Room. The agenda includes a budget review on Instructional Programs, Central Services, In the heart of Warwick Village with Patty Cook and Carol Hutchinson Transportation, and Operations & Maintenance. 845-986-2288 62 Main Street, Top Floor, Warwick NY 10990, www.chosuntkd.com

Do you have a local news story you would like to report? Contact The Dispatch editorial offices at 986-2216, or email: [email protected] WARWICK VALLEY DISPATCH, FEBRUARY 15, 2006 7 Middle School Students Donate H.S. Juniors & Seniors are Bingo Game to Mt. Alverno Eligible for Statewide

First it was a pop corn machine and the funds are used to purchase a thought- According to Assemblywoman Annie counselor. now it’s Bingo! “They must think all we do ful gift or gifts for the residents of Mount Rabbitt, the New York State American- “This scholarship program aims to is watch movies and play games,” laughed Alverno Center. This time the students Irish Legislators Society is holding its sev- provide students, regardless of their ethnic one senior resident. decided to purchase and donate an elabo- enth annual statewide college scholarship background, an opportunity to gain an Residents at Mt. Alverno Center’s rate professional Bingo game. competition for high school juniors and appreciation of the rich contributions that Adult Home and Assisted Living Program “We are again grateful to the members seniors. Irish immigrants have made to our coun- had always had an opportunity to enjoy of the Warwick Valley Middle School The scholarships, to be used at an try,” said Rabbitt. “I encourage high school their favorite movies. Early last year, to add Student Senate for this wonderful gift,”said accredited New York State college, include juniors and seniors in my district to apply to that enjoyment, the Warwick Valley Activities Coordinator Amy Steinburg. a first place award of $1,500 and a second for this wonderful opportunity.” Middle School Student Senate voted to “Bingo is a favorite activity and our resi- place award of $750. High school juniors Submissions must be postmarked by donate a professional popcorn machine dents are thrilled with this new game.” and seniors who reside in New York State April 17, 2006 and sent to Scholarship complete with 48 bags of popcorn for the Shortly after receiving the bingo equip- are eligible to compete for the scholarships Review Committee, American-Irish Center’s Activities Room. ment, staff members assembled the game by submitting a 1,000 word essay describ- Legislators Society, Legislative Office This past holiday season, under the and everyone, including the staff, greeted it ing, “The Rise of the Celtic Tiger – Building - Room 648, Empire State Plaza, direction of teacher/advisor Michele with enthusiasm. Bingo has now become Ireland’s Entry into the Technological Era.” Albany, NY 12248. For more information, Montgomery, the students again raised an even more popular weekly activity at Applicants also need to submit a nomina- call Assemblywoman Rabbitt’s office at money by selling candy canes. Each year Mount Alverno Center. tion letter from a teacher or guidance (845) 291-3631. ‘Lunch & Learn’ Sessions on the New Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Program Orange County Executive Edward A. information on Medicare Part D, New York Diana announces “Lunch and Learn” ses- State’s Elderly Pharmaceutical Insurance sions on the new Medicare Prescription Coverage (EPIC) and the Social Security Drug Program. The sessions will be held in Administration’s Low Income Subsidy. the Legislative Chambers at the Orange The program will be offered on Tues., County Government Center in Goshen. 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St. Stephen’s 2nd Annual Taste of the Town is months away however, event Chairpersons Mary Juliano and Karen Pinkham have begun their prep work for this year’s fundraiser along with participating restaurateur, Michael DiMartino, Chef and Owner of Warwick’s Landmark Inn. In 2005, the event’s first year, Taste of the Town attracted nearly 1,800 patrons from around the county for tastings of food from local restaurants and raised over $10,000 for St. Stephen’s parish and school. “Last year’s event was very successful, more so than we anticipated. It took many months of planning and organ- izing to ensure people of all ages would have a good time – and they did. With one year behind us, we have a number of new ideas to make the 2006 Taste of the Town even bet- ter. We plan to include more tent space and more restau- rants while organizing the tent space more effectively”, Mary Juliano commented. “We’re really just planning on a bigger and better event,” added Karen Pinkham. This year, the Taste of the Town will be held on Tuesday, May 16th at St. Stephen’s in Warwick. For interested advertisers, ven- dors or general information, please check St. Stephen’s website at www.ststephen-stedward.org. Or call 845-987- 7235 or 845-258-2600.

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An Eclectic Collection of Works by Selected Artists • Unique Home Furnishings • Bedding • Tabletop • Gifts • Art Gallery • Frame Shop WARWICK VALLEY DISPATCH, FEBRUARY 15, 2006 9 Warwick Lions Club Successful Broadway’s Most Unique with Holiday Collections Musical Comes to WVHS Get ready for the arrival of Broadway’s found in the story of Edwin Drood. At its most unique musical! This March, the completion, it must be decided who killed Warwick Valley High School Drama Club ‘Drood.’ Will it be the Princess Puffer or will present the Warwick premiere of the Reverend Crisparkle? Perhaps it is one of Tony Award-winning musical, ‘The the Landless twins, Rosa Bud or John Mystery of Edwin Drood’. Based on the Jasper? At each and every performance, the unfinished novel by Charles Dickens, audience will choose the night’s detective ‘Drood’ played over 600 performances on and murderer, giving each performance a Broadway before transferring to London’s distinctively different ending! With 35 dif- West End. ferent possible endings, ‘Drood’ is sure to “Drood” is a fun-filled audience par- be an enjoyable evening for everyone ticipation musical. Upon their arrival, the “Drood” will be performed on Fri., audience will be transported back to March 17, at 8 p.m. and on Sat., March 18, Victorian-era England and to London’s at 1 p.m. and 8 p.m. Advance tickets may be Music Hall Royale. Once there, everyone ordered through the Drama Club’s box will be treated to an energetic evening of office by calling 987-3050, voicemail box wonderfully colorful characters and music, #4100, beginning Mon., Feb. 27. Tickets are including the rousing “There You Are” and $8 general and $7 for children under ten melodious “Moonfall.” Throughout the and for senior citizens. Based on the course of the evening, the Music Hall’s turnout for the Drama Club’s previous pro- chairman, Mr. William Cartwright, will ductions, residents are urged to call the box guide the audience through the clues office to order their tickets in advance.

Warwick Lion Joseph Alston braves the cold to ring the bell for the Salvation Army.

At its February 2nd meeting, Stuart County area the Salvation Army has spent Durland 1st Vice President of the Warwick more than $29,000 in the last year, includ- Lions Club presented Russell ing the distribution of 638 toys to needy Bartholomew, of the Salvation Army, with children, 196 food baskets to needy families a check for $2,933.71. The money was col- and 387 holiday turkeys to families that lected outside the Warwick Shoprite and could not afford one. Akins Pharmacy during the holiday sea- Mr. Bartholomew specifically thanked son. Members of the Warwick Lions Club the Warwick Lions, acknowledging that and the Warwick Leo Club, a youth service since 1999, the Warwick Lions have collect- organization sponsored by the Lions, stood ed more than $17,000 through their annu- outside both locations, ringing the holiday al bell ringing drive during the holiday sea- bell and successfully appealing to the gen- son. In closing, Mr. Bartholomew urged the erosity of Warwick’s residents. Lions to help publicize the good work done Mr. Bartholomew is the Director of throughout the nation by the Salvation the Salvation Army Hudson Valley West Army.His sentiments were emphasized by Service Extension Office. As an eleven year several stories told by Lions of strangers, veteran of the Salvation Army, Mr. during the holiday collection, regaling Bartholomew is now located at The them with heartfelt and personal stories of Salvation Army Offices at 234 Van Ness the Salvation Army’s generosity. Street in Newburgh. The Warwick Lions Club wishes to At the meeting, Mr. Bartholomew thank Shoprite, Akins Pharmacy, and the thanked the Lions and described the exten- Village of Warwick for hosting the Lions sive and generally unpublicized work done Salvation Army Kettle Campaign, and by The Salvation Army in the Orange express their appreciation to all who gave. County area. For example, in the Orange Call to Action for the Winslow Duck Derby If you are looking for a great way to raise money for your organization and help chil- dren and adults with special needs at the same time, we have your ticket! This “CALL TO ACTION” is to ask community organizations and businesses to sell duck tickets for $5 a piece for the Annual Duck Derby Fundraiser. Winslow Therapeutic Center, which is the beneficiary of the fundraiser, provides Therapeutic Horseback Riding for children and adults with special needs. Winslow makes this a community event by sharing 50 percent of an organization’s sales with that organization. So for each ticket sold, your busi- ness keeps $2.50. On Sun., May 21, beginning at 10 a.m., thousands of bright yellow Winslow Ducks will start their swim down Wawayanda Creek in Warwick for the 16th consecutive year. The Irish Singer / Songwriter first 10 ducks to cross the finish line will win great prizes for their “temporary” owners. First Prize this year is $1,000 followed by Tommy Sands nine other great prizes! with Moya Sands The Faux Duck Feast which is the kick off for the Duck Derby, will be Monday, February 20, 6:30-8 pm held on the evening of Sat., May 20 to kick-off the Duck Derby. The Duck at the Bellvale Community Derby has turned into an annual event 359 Gibson Hill Road and is popular among many families Chester, NY and businesses in Warwick. It is fun for the entire community, an opportunity to 845-572-3400 “adopt” your duck, and a great fund raising $5 Suggested donation event for our local not-for-profits. – children under 12 free. For information contact, (845) 986-6686. Refreshments provided. US Tour ’06 Folk Concert 10 WARWICK VALLEY DISPATCH, FEBRUARY 15, 2006

“The New York World” which had an ad from a board of trade in Pennsylvania to induce industry to come TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO there by offering "free land, from local taxes and February 11, 1981 steaming coal, 90 cents a ton." • Greenwood Lake School Board President David Sheehan announced that School Superintendent Ray • Felix Adler’s new diner is due for arrival some- Cole will be retiring at the end of the 1983-84 school time this week. year. Sheehan also announced that he will not seek Scott Webber reelection for another term on the Board in May. • Charlie Sloat and Stanley Dolson are now part- Trustees Jane Settanni and Harold Ricsch will be run- ners in the operation of the Atlantic Service station at ning again. SEVENTY YEARS AGO Galloway Road and South Street Extension. This inter- February 12, 1936 section was the scene of an accident at noon on • John Mattinson of New Milford has been • The Warwick Auto Company is offering a new Thursday when a car driven by Mrs. Robert Hann col- appointed Postmaster of Warwick. He has been serv- Oldsmobile with six cylinders for $665 and one with lided with another in which Mrs. Benjamin Ashley and ing recently in the Spring Valley and Monroe Post eight, $810. her sons, John and Averill, all of Bellvale, were riding. Offices. Marion Scott, who has been serving as Officer- in-Charge in Warwick, will return to her job as • Archibald Hare, local ice dealer, has filled both • Mrs. Eugene Wright represented the "Dispatch" Postmaster in Westtown. his ice houses here and at Sterling Forest. There are at the New York Press Association Convention last 1500 tons of 17-inch ice with snow on top in his hous- Friday and Saturday at the Hotel Syracuse. • Isabelle and Anthony Skutnik Jr. of Pine Island es on South Street and 3000 tons of 14-inch ice at celebrated their 45th wedding anniversary with a din- Sterling Forest. He employs 35 men on Greenwood • The Rev. M.F. Kuegele of St. Peter’s Lutheran ner at LaNeve’s Resturant in Goshen. They were mar- Lake. It took four teams of men to clear away the nine Church in Little York, who recently underwent an ried on February 9, 1936 at St. Stanislaus Church by inches of snow to get at the ice. operation, has returned to his home there and is mak- the Rt. Rev. John S. Felczak. ing a good recovery. • George Monks has purchased a used school bus. • Andrew and Mary Kocot Weslowski were guests He will remodel the bus and it will be refrigerated, FORTY YEARS AGO at a dinner honoring their 50th wedding anniversary. making it into a first class motor store car. February 16, 1966 They were married February 1, 1930 by the Rev. • A group of Warwick Valley High School seniors Ignatius Bialdyga at St. Joseph’s R. C. Church. A group • At the Fortnightly Club meeting on Monday have become winners of the New York State Regents of Whoop-De-Doo Dancers along with a vocal by night Mrs. Hugh Russel Fraser gave a paper on the life Scholarships. They are Paul Haber Zettl, Frances Laurie Ann Kocot provided the entertainment at the of Queen Victoria; the Rev. Taber Knox told of the life Gasienica, Zoila Savale, Margaret Noonan, Joy Jones, celebration. of Oliver Cromwell while Miss Helen Van Ness told of Paul Early, Francis Sudol, and John Minturn. The the commercial uses of the X-ray. The meeting was alternatives are John Goodman, Gail Wheeler, and TWELVE YEARS AGO held at the home of Misses Eleanor and Susan Edward Mullaly. February 16, 1994 Ackerman. • Inspite of the bad weather, the Polish Heritage • Donald Douglas, Administrative Assistant at St. Club of Goshen had its annual installation dinner on • Over 500 people, in parked cars on the west side Anthony’s Community Hospital, had a surprise party January 9 at the Pine Island CYO. The officers includ- of Greenwood lake opposite the Morningside Country and birthday cake in the hospital cafeteria on Monday. ed Charley Krzyzczuk, president; John Cieslewicz, vice Club, waited for hours, all in vain, to see the first mail The cake was made by Dietican Louis Spitzer. president; Mary Cunningham, treasurer; Margaret rocket flight, all to have it postponed because of the Korycki, secretary; Eileen Rudinski, sergeant-at-arms; zero degree weather. The rocket was supposed to trav- • The Sacred Heart Society of St. Stanislaus R.C. and Father Joachim Olendzki, chaplain. el 500 mph under the power of giant, gas powered, cat- Church in Pine Island held their installation dinner. apult explosions. It is seen as a possible revolutionized Those installed included John A. Hucko, president; • After a two hour public hearing by the Florida form of air travel, making it possible to reach Paris Theodore S. Purta, first vice president; Mrs. Helen Planning Board on February 9, the Board kept open from New York in a few hours. Next try will be Gurda, second vice president; Sylvester J. Krasniewicz, the hearing on the application of Gary Kleveno and his February 23. financial secretary; and Catherine Kras, secretary- wife to subdivide his Route 17A property to allow treasurer. them to sell their business, Gary’s Auto Body Shop, SIXTY YEARS AGO and retain the dwelling behind it. February 13, 1946 • Entertainment was provided by the Pine Island • Around the town: Main Street is getting a real Rockettes led by dance instructor Richard Labanowski. • Christina Peck, daughter of Rod and Eileen, has face lift as Fred Shulman is making extensive alter- The Rockettes included Frances Bogdanski, Carol been named to the Dean’s List at Penn State University. ations to the Triangle Building preparatory to locating Mudrick, Carol LaPlace, Bonnie Gerczak, Kathie She is a sophomore, majoring in education and a 1992 his auto accessory store there. He is replacing the stuc- Zovistoski, Janet Bogdanski, Trudy Akack, Christine graduate of Warwick Valley High School. co front and inside removing the partitions of the old Kilber, Doris Bogdanski, and Florence Bogdanski. Rocco’s Barber Shop. He found an old 1892 copy of • Millie Rivera was given a life time membership • Frank Sudol won an oratorical contest of the by the Pine Island PTA. She and her husband, Luis, Knights of Columbus, Warwick Valley Council No. have three children; Kathy, Alex and Nick. Irena 4942, winning a $25 savings bond presented by Grand Ihnachack is the PTA president. Knight William Wendel. The runner up was John Goodman.

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Local Residents on SUNY-Oneonta Dean’s List St. Stephen - St. Edward School The following students were named to the Dean's List at SUNY-Oneonta for the fall 2005 semester: Jonathan 2nd Quarter Honor Roll Flores of Florida; Pine Island resident, Elaine Ruxton; and Warwick residents, Kelsey Frawley and Meghan Smith. Grade 5 6th Grade 7th Grade 8th Grade Lees Named to Dean’s List at Western HIGH HONORS HIGH HONORS HIGH HONORS HIGH HONORS Michael DiMartino Elizabeth Donovan Matt Gutjahr Jamie Hall New England College Daniel McGill Michelle Gulfo Erin Held Bryan Kelly Robert Lees of Warwick has been named to the Dean’s Karina Magee Victoria Mariconti Cole Santangelo List at Western New England College for the fall semester HONORS Suzanne McShane Stephanie Serritello of 2005. Lees is a junior majoring in Psychology at the College. Emma Bodeker HONORS Dan Podeszwa Andrew Shanahan Jackson Espel Ashley Annicaro Lauren Ciriac on Dean’s List Rachelle Garneau Michael Connolly HONORS HONORS Lauren Ciriac of Warwick, a sophomore Sociology- Meghan Kerr David Polman Meagan Brady Catrina Clarke Anthropology major at Elizabethtown College, was named Nicole Lyding Angela Seccafico Sophia Cockerham John Ertel to the Dean’s List for the fall 2005 semester. Cassidy McManus Victoria Zdrojeski Emily DiMartino Dana Kempinger Sydney Mitchell Katherine Dowling Keara Quinn Victoria O'Oconnor Matt Juliano Shanon Sansone Kevin Polman Jillian Knowles Angela Skouloudis Local Students Named to Gina Rosen Stephen Phipps SUNY New Paltz Dean’s List Christen Serritello Nick Rafael The following students, all from Warwick, were named Annie Walker to SUNY New Paltz Dean’s list for the fall 2005 semester: Conor Ward Junior Jennifer Bird, majoring in Adolescence Education: Biology; Sophomore Leyna Brokunier, major- ing in Psychology; Sophomore Kaitlyn Hubert, majoring in Marketing; Senior Laura Kohlberger, majoring in Mathematics; Senior Megan Kritikos, majoring in Visual Arts; Senior Cara Lynch, majoring in Communication Disorders and Spanish; Junior Vanessa Moschetto, major- ing in Psychology; Senior Alissa Ruggiero, majoring in Childhood 1-6/Geography; Junior Mary Sardo, majoring OBITUARIES Financial Aid Workshop Available FRANCES E. SODRICK CLARA PITTMAN Frances E. Sodrick of Pine Island, a lifetime area resi- Clara Pittman, a long time resident of Warwick, NY, to SUNY Students dent entered into rest on Sun., Feb. 12, 2006 in Campbell went home to be with the Lord on Thurs., Feb. 9, 2006. She Hall Rehabilitation Center. was 85. Orange County Community College will offer a finan- The daughter of the late Jessie and Pauline Gailie The daughter of the late Aaron Pittman and Lucy cial aid workshop at 6 p.m. on Feb. 22 for college-bound VanSickle, She was born on August 29, 1919 in Pine Island Gertrude Graham, she was born April 21, 1920 in students in the Student Success Center in the College NY in the old family farmhouse. Proctorville, NC. Commons on the Middletown campus at 115 South Street. In November of 1937 Frances married Michael She was a retired seamstress and a member of the New This free workshop, which is open to both students of Sodrick of PA and they had 2 children. In 1942 a daughter Life Worship Center, Inc. in Chester, NY. SUNY Orange and to the public, will assist students in fill- Judith Sodrick Connolly was born and in 1948 a son She was predeceased by her sisters: Lucy Grey Parker ing out financial aid forms. Robert Sodrick was born. Frances also has 5 grandchildren. and Helen Ford. She is survived by her three daughters: The workshop will begin promptly at the times stated, Frances was Historian of Pine Island having been Ann Pittman of Wurtsboro, NY, Carolyn Jackson of San since they may run up to two hours, depending on the appointed that position in 1983, a member of the Leandro, CA, and Jacquelyn Hicks of Warwick, NY; nine number attending. Attendees must bring photocopies of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Council of Orange County, grandchildren: Vicki, Vincent, Maritha, Gordon, Ronald, their or their parents' 2005 income tax returns, W-2 forms, Past president of the Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Donald, Terrell, Dwayne and Melissa; eight great-grand- and any other taxed or untaxed income information. For Foundation Board, member of the Orange County children; a niece, Trudy Buck; a nephew, Donald Parker; a more information, call (845) 341-4190. Vegetable Growers Assn., President of the Drowned Lands host of cousins and other relatives and many caring Historical Society, and was New York State Woman of friends, both old and new. Distinction for 1998. Frances was also involved in many She was a loving mother, sister, grandmother and other organizations in which she always strived to help friend. Her witty sense of humor and her ablitity to make others and to better the community in which she lived. beautiful creations with her hands is what we all remem- Warwick Valley Visitation was held on Tues., Feb. 14. ber. A funeral mass will be held today, Wed., Feb. 15, at Visitation and funeral services were held Tues., Feb. Gardeners to 11am at St. Stanislaus R.C. Church Pine Island, NY. 14, at the funeral home, with Apostle Donald Rudolph, Jr. Interment will be in St. Stephens Cemetery Warwick, NY. officiating. Memorial Contributions may be made to Alcohol and Interment followed at Warwick Cemetery. Discuss Shrubs Drug Abuse Council of Orange County 218 Main St. The next meeting of the Warwick Valley Gardeners Goshen, NY 10924 or to Drowned Lands Historical Society will take place on Tues, Feb. 21, at 7:30 at the Good C/O Robert Sodrick 8 Euclid Ave., Middletown NY 10940 Shepherd Lutheran Church on Kings Highway. It is all Rev. Joaquim Olendzki will officiate. about "SHRUBS’" with a guest lecturer Caroline Dewilde. To send a condolence online, or for directions please ROSE M. SCLAFANI Caroline Dewilde is the former Director of the School go to www.purtafuneralhome.com. Rose M. Sclafani, of Warwick, (formerly Freehold, NJ), of Professional Horticulture at the New York BOTANICAL died on Sat. Feb. 11, 2006 at Schervier Pavilion. She was 90 GARDENS. Caroline will discuss flowering shrubs that can years old. ANGELA CASCIOTTA be integrate into mixed borders and perennial garden Born on October 6, 1915 in New York City, she was the Angela Casciotta, of Warwick, died on Thurs., Feb. 9, design. The discussion will include ornamental attributes, daughter of Joseph and Michelina Zanga Shellato. 2006 at Schervier Pavilion. She was 81. growing recommendations and attractive design combina- She was married to the late Sebastian (Buster) Sclafani. Born on August 26, 1924 in Sicily, Italy, She was the tions. Mrs. Sclafani was a seamstress with Mary Dee’s in daughter of Giuseppe and Providenza Augello. Plan to take notes and ask questions on this interesting Bergenfield, NJ. She was married to the late Anthony Casciotta. topic. She is survived by her daughter, Michele Markowski of Mrs. Casciotta was a seamstress with ILGWU #057 in Warwick; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. New York City. She was predeceased by a daughter, Dominique, a brother, She is survived by her son, Nicholas Casciotta and his Sal Shellato and a sister, Val Cosolito. Do you have a local news story wife Michelle of Warwick; three sisters: Nellie Favuzza, Visitation was held Mon., Feb. 13. Maria Gianetto and Giovanna De Stefano. A Mass of Christian Burial took place on Tues., Feb. you would like to report? Graveside services were held on Fri., Feb. 10, at Long 14, at St. Stephens RC Church, Warwick. Island National Cemetery. A memorial mass will be sched- Contact The Dispatch editorial Interment followed at St. Raymonds Cemetery, Bronx. uled at a later date. 12 WARWICK VALLEY DISPATCH, FEBRUARY 15, 2006

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John Stone (left, holding the guitar), Tammy Artusa of Seely & Durland, and Calane Warwick Colley – rhythm guitarist and back up vocals.

Youth Football & Cheerleading Orange County Choppers, as John is a Craig Morgan and Gretchen Wilson). He’s huge fan. When he visited, Orange appeared and shared the stage with legends Registration County, he stopped by Seely & Durland like John Anderson, Mark Chesnutt and T. and gave them a preview of his new song. Graham Brown. John Stone grew up in Dogtown, a He was the celebrity judge at the 2005 Community-Teamwork-Commitment small town in northern Alabama. He is B95 Country Showdown. He made a named after his grandfather and grew up cameo appearance on the "Today Show" in a modest home environment surround- with Katie Couric, performed at six presi- Become Part of The Warwick Tradition ed by folks he describes as "just good peo- dential campaigns for President George W. and Join Our Team. ple." John picked up the guitar when he Bush last fall, and he made a special was six and as time progressed, he learned appearance in Tim McGraw’s NFL half- to play the bass, drums, harmonica and time highlights segment taped for Monday Saturday, February 25, 2006 piano. Night Football (by NFL Films). John’s web 9:00 AM-3:30 PM John’s musical ambitions met with a site is www.JohnWStone.com. Warwick Town Hall (Kings Highway)

Mighty Mites 6-7 Years Division One 8-9 Years Greenwood Lake Couple Division Two 10-11 Years (on or before 11/30) Division Three/Four 12-13 years (on or before 11/30) Invents Board Game 14 years olds who turn on or after August 1st Edgar and Laura Agostini of of the roll of the dice determines who goes Greenwood Lake invented a specially first and that individual selects a number Football Registration designed multiplayer board game called between one and six which is used $110 for one, $210 for Two, $305 for three people "The Mother Ship." The object of the throughout the game as the goal for each or more / More info. Call Pat @ 986-6918 space-theme game of strategy is to be the player to roll in order to start their advance first player to get four game pieces around towards the ‘Mother Ship.’ "The Mother Cheerleading Registration the board and into a designated ‘yellow Ship" is not only fun and requires a certain $95 for one, $180 for Two, $260 for three people zone’ where ‘Mother Ship’ will be built to strategy, it is a game which does not have or more / More info. Call Diane @ 987-2417 rule the galaxy. As with the earth and other so many game pieces that one might mis- planets, the game is circular in shape. place, drop or lose one, rendering the game Bring a Copy of Each player receives four game pieces useless for future play. Birth Certificate of a particular color. The highest number to Registration Do you have a local news story or event you would like to report? Registration forms available after Feb. 25th at Valley Promotions, 314 Rt. 94 South. Contact The Dispatch editorial offices at 986-2216, Registrations received after Feb. 25th will be subject to a $25 per player late fee. or email: [email protected] WARWICK VALLEY DISPATCH, FEBRUARY 15, 2006 13

Murphy Joins Sports Fitness & Fun as Fitness Director Renovations • Remodeling • Additions • Kitchens • Baths Jennifer Murphy has joined will make her a valuable member of Sports Fitness & Fun as the club’s our team. Our clients are excited Fitness Director. In this position, she about "KidsFit," because physical fit- is responsible for Personal Training, ness plays a key role in the health and new and existing member support, wellness of our children." There’s Nothing We Don’t Do exercise and cardio equipment and fit- Jennifer Murphy is certified by ness programs and classes. AFAA (Aerobics and Fitness Jennifer and her staff recently Association of America) as a Personal implemented a new youth fitness pro- Trainer and group fitness instructor. gram called "KidsFit." This program Additionally, she is certified by the Serving Warwick Since 1985 offers a mixture of gymnastics and Pilates Institute of America as a Pilates health club exercises to children ages 8 instructor and trainer. Before joining 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, – 12. "KidsFit" meets on Mondays and SF&F, Jennifer headed a fitness facility 365 days a year. Wednesdays from 5 – 6 p.m. in Pennsylvania, and was employed in "We welcome Jennifer to Sports Manhattan as a personal trainer and Panco Oil Co. has been a family tradition since 1907, Fitness & Fun," stated Roberta Kruse. group fitness instructor. supplying Warwick’s energy needs for almost thirty years. "Jennifer’s background and experience With four locations in Orange County, we’re always nearby Jennifer Murphy to answer your call - any season, any day, any hour. At Panco your comfort is our business. Want to Join the Track and Field Champions of Warwick Valley? By Mike Potter Last year’s Varsity squad had 110 boys finish their season HOME HEATING OIL • GASOLINE and received a Varsity letter. Track and Field is a sport for DIESEL FUEL • PROPANE The Warwick Valley Boys’ Track and Field team is call- everyone and there is no sitting the bench or "being cut". WHITE KEROSENE • BURNERS & SERVICE ing all athletes grades 7-12 to join this year’s chase for This years Varsity Schedule is filled with exciting venues to another State Title. If you want to be a champion, you seek the best competition in the United States and trips are Warwick 845-986-2264 must join a championship program that boasts 56 All- planned for Staten Island, Philadelphia, North Carolina, Americans, 45 State Champions, 26 Sectional Team and even as far away as California. Varsity practice for boys Pine Island 845-258-4046 Championships and 21 Orange County League Team grades 9-12 will start on March 6 at 2:41pm in the High Goshen 845-294-8871 Titles! Last year’s team, at the Modified level, finished with School Auditorium and Modified boys grades 7-8 will Highland Falls 845-446-2008 115 hard working and dedicated athletes who wanted to begin on Monday March 13 at 2:45pm in the Middle dream big and be great. The Varsity program is the most School Gymnasium. Any questions can be answered by successful athletic program in Warwick School History, Coach Potter in the Middle School Physical Education www.panco.com and one of the most storied programs in New York State. office. Big Scores for Women’s Recreational Soccer SPORTS FANS! The following are the scores for the Orange County Kim Wojehowski, scored the only goal for The Copper Soccer League for Women's Recreational Soccer in Bottom in the end of the first half. I BET YOU Washingtonville: As the season progresses, The Copper Bottom team On Fri., Feb. 10 Callahan & Nannini of Blooming foresees making some amazing things happen. Laura Grove beat Halligan's Public House of Warwick, 5 – 1. Farley scored three goals for the Optimized-Energy team. DIDN’T At half time Halligan's Public House was down 2 - 0 Andrea DeCastro and Melinda McDonald each added a and responded with a quick goal in the second half by Jen goal to bring their team to a 5-1 victory over The Copper Disy. Halligan's was excited to be back in the game, but ran Bottom team. As always, Melinda McDonald and Andrea KNOW out of fuel with no subs and an injury to one of their play- DeCastro both did an excellent job as goalkeeper. Brought to You By Eric Nilsestuen ers and lost 5 - 1. Sarah Franklin and Melissa Nicks played Results from earlier this season: excellent defense for Halligan's. Callahan & Nannini goals Optimized-Energy, located in Warwick, beat Keltic How many NBA fans know the story of Bruce Bowen of were scored by Stefanie Bliss, Courtney Pagliaro, Noreen House, located in Fishkill, 4 – 3. Marie Cassels scored two the 2004-05 champion Nannini, Victoria Fleming, and Gina Dudgeon. goals and Jessica Eichele scored one goal for Keltic House. San Antonio Spurs? Considered the premiere defensive for- ward in basketball, Bowen’s road to the top was as rocky as Sweet Thoughts from Washingtonville defeated Keltic Erika Bautz, Laura Farley and Andrea DeCastro all scored can be. He was undrafted out of Cal State-Fullerton in 1993, House from Fishkill, 9 – 1. Sweet Thoughts’ goals were goals for Optimized-Engery. Melinda McDonald and then cut as a free agent by Miami. He spent the next four scored by Beth Van Pelt and Cathy Thompson with four Andrea DeCastro did an excellent job in goal. years in the French League (with Everux and Besancon) and goals each and Jennifer Davis added one. Beth Frey and Nannini & Callahan from Blooming Grove defeated the CBA (with Fort Wayne and Rockford) before finally play- Julie Shappy played an excellent game in goal. Keltic Cutting Edge from Montgomery, 8 – 0 in the season open- ing an NBA game with the Heat in 1997. He then bounced House earned a goal in the second half which was scored by er on Fri., Jan, 20. Raja Abdulrahim played strong defense to Boston, Philadelphia, Chicago and Miami before landing Jessie Nelson off an assist from Rachel Boccard. Heather and Gina Migliore worked hard at midfield for Cutting in San Antonio at age 30 – and becoming a star. It just goes Gilbert and Marie Cassels took many shots against the Edge, but it wasn't enough to stop Nannini & Callahan's to show what perseverance and hard work can accomplish. Sweet Thoughts team goalies. Heather Lodini, Jessie experienced team. Cutting Edge welcomes newcomer Nelson, and Michelle Steingart shared time in goal for Kimberly Hall to the league. Victoria Fleming, Gina What do you give the 101-year-old woman who has Keltic House against an aggressive Sweet Thoughts team. Dudgeon, Leah Canton, Stefanie Bliss & Noreen Nannini everything? Lilian Hosking of Edmonton had only one Schlesinger's, located in New Windsor beat the all scored goals for Nannini & Callahan. birthday wish – to run her hands through the hair of Oilers Cutting Edge, located in Montgomery, 6 – 1. Schlesinger's Sweet Thoughts from Washingtonville beat Halligan's forward Ryan Smith. Never one to deny a fan, Smith sur- defeated Cutting Edge 6-1. Schlesinger's struck early, scor- Public House from Warwick, 9 – 2. Cathy Thompson and prised Hosking on her birthday in December of 2005 at her ing in the first minute of the game and continued to dom- Jennifer Davis had three goals each, Beth Van Pelt had two assisted living home with a cake, an autographed No. 101 inate the field. Cutting Edge tried to keep up and had goals and Lisa Antona (subbed in from Cutting Edge) had Oilers jersey and two brownies shaped like hockey pucks – many shots on goal, but was only able to connect with one one goal for Sweet Thoughts. A good game was played by all. and yes, he let Hosking run her fingers through his hair. of them scored by Lisa Auty who played strong offensively. The Copper Bottom, located in Florida, tied Warwick’s Optimized-Energy outdid Florida’s The Schlesinger's, located in New Windsor, 3 – 3. Schlesinger’s Copper Bottom, 5 – 1. It was a good match up as usual took an early lead, but The Copper Bottom fought back to Sports enthusiasts in the United States consider them- selves to be the most committed fans in the world. But don’t against Optimized-Energy, who played the ball well. The tie the score and eventually take a lead. Susan Waddell, say that in Saudi Arabia. At the end of 2005, in anticipation Copper Bottom team is a well balanced team with all from Schlesinger’s, scored the game tieing goal (two totals of soccer’s World Cup in the summer of 2006, Saudi Arabia’s strong players and is more accustomed to playing out- for the game) with only minutes remaining, Hope Buck Education Ministry announced the postponement of all doors. They have some new talented players on the team scored one goal. exams during Cup play. The ministry said it did not want to and are adjusting to everyone's style of play. Newcomer, ruin the students’ enjoyment of the tournament, while also expressing concern that their grades might suffer from Orance County Civil Service Opportunity spending too much time in front of the TV. I bet you didn’t know...that being an independent agent Civil Service Examination(s) is scheduled for Saturday, size, stamped, self-addressed envelope to: means we can get the best coverage and best price from a 04/08/2006 for the following title(s): Orange County Department of Personnel number of top Insurance companies...Stop in or call and see 62441 CORRECTION OFFICER – OC County Government Center for yourself. 6114 ACCOUNT CLERK/ACCOUNT CLERK TYPIST Goshen, New York 10924 – OC Please mention the number and title of the examina- John W. Sanford & Son, Inc. Applications must be received no later than 03/1/2006 tion(s) you are interested in. Exam information is also avail- For applications and further information send a legal able on our website: www.orangecountygov.com/civilservice. 68 Main St • Warwick • 986-2211 14 WARWICK VALLEY DISPATCH, FEBRUARY 15, 2006

LEGAL NOTICES Call 986-2216

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMIT- at the Town Clerk’s Office, 132 Kings System the bidder, his/her address and the name of ED LIABILITY COMPANY.NAME: BELLA Highway, Town of Warwick, Orange County, 4. Contract No. 4 – Electrical the project for which the bid is submitted. If 35 REALTY, LLC. Articles of Organization New York until 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, BIDDING DOCUMENTS: forwarded by mail, the sealed envelope con- were filed with the Secretary of State of New February 22, 2006, at which time they will be 1. Interested contractors are to call or taining the bid must be enclosed in another York (SSNY) on 04/22/04. Office location: publicly opened upon the following pur- write to the Architect’s office to request envelope addressed as specified in the Bid Orange County. SSNY has been designated chase to be made by the Town of Warwick to copies of the bidding documents so docu- form. as agent of the LLC upon whom process wit: ments can be printed and available for pick The Florida Fire District reserves the against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a LEEBOY MODEL 1000D PAVER, up starting on February 15, 2006 at 9:00 a.m. right to reject any and all bids or to waive any copy of process to the LLC, 70 Clinton Street, TRACK 2. Starting on February 15, 2006, formalities in the bidding. Montgomery, New York 12549. Purpose: For Information for bidders, including Contractors may obtain Bidding Documents 4. All bidders shall submit with their any lawful purpose. specifications and bid forms may be upon posting a *refundable deposit of quotations, acceptable Bid Security in the 1-11-t6 obtained from the Town Clerk, 132 Kings $100.00 per set of plans and specifications. amount of five percent (5%) of their Bid. Highway, Town of Warwick, Orange County, Contractors may obtain bidding documents (Bid Bond or certified check). Should the NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMIT- New York between the hours of 8:30 a.m. from Habig & Cirillo Architects, P.C. at 6 Successful bidder withdraw his bid or fail to ED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: until 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. No Courtland Street, Middletown, New York execute the Contract, the 5% shall be forfeit- ALPINE AIR HEATING AND AIR CONDI- proposal may be withdrawn for 45 days after 10940; telephone number (845) 344 – 1800. ed as liquidated damages. TIONING, LLC. Articles of Organization the actual date of the opening thereof and All checks will be made payable to the 5. Bidder is to observe requirements of were filed with the Secretary of State of New the Board reserves the right to waive infor- Florida Fire District. N.Y.S. General Municipal Law Section 103- York (SSNY) on 01/23/06. Office location: malities in, or to reject any or all bids. Only full sets of drawings and specifica- d, as to conditions of employment to be Orange County. SSNY has been designated Said bids shall be subject to all the pro- tions will be issued. No partial sets will be observed as agent of the LLC upon whom process visions of Article 5A of the General given out. The work shall be subject to prevailing against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a Municipal Law. Bidders desiring plans and specifica- wage rates established by the New York State copy of process to the LLC, 126 Evan Road, Dated: February 15, 2006 tions by mail shall enclose a SEPARATE Department of Labor. Contracts for work Warwick, New York 10990. Purpose: For any BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD CHECK for $25.00 for shipping and han- under this project shall obligate Contractor lawful purpose. OF THE TOWN OF WARWICK dling. and subcontractors to observe all require- 2-1-t6 Marjorie L. Quackenbush * Only bidders submitting bids and ments to conditions of employment and Tow n Clerk returning documents in good condition will prevailing wage rates to be paid under each Notice of Formation of BOWLER’S 2-15-t1 have their deposit refunded. Contract in accordance with applicable sec- EDGE, LLC, a domestic Limited Liability 3. Bids will be received until 8:00 PM, tion of Article 8 (Sections 220-223) of New Company (LLC). Articles of Organization March 7, 2006, at the Florida Fire Station, 19 York State Labor Law. filed with Secretary of State of NY on PLEASE TAKE NOTICE the Board of South Main Street, Florida New York, 10921, A copy of the current rates will be avail- 12/23/05. New York office location. Trustees of the Village of Warwick will hold a and then at that place, date, and time, pub- able for review at the Architect’s office and ORANGE COUNTY; the Secretary of State is public hearing on Monday, March 6, 2006 at licly opened and read aloud. the Florida Village Hall, 33 South Main designated as agent upon whom process Village Hall, 77 Main Street, Warwick, NY, at There will be no bid extension. Street, Florida, New York, between 9:00 AM against the LLC may be served. The Secretary 7:30 pm or as soon thereafter as the matter No Bill shall be withdrawn for a period and 4:00 PM beginning February 15, 2006. of State shall mail a copy of any process may be heard to consider amending the of 65 days subsequent to the opening of Bids 6. The award of bid pursuant to this against the LLC served upon him/her to the Village Code Chapter 55 entitled Burning, without the consent of the Florida Fire notice is subject to appropriation of funds LLC, P.O. Box 143, Chester, New York 10918. Open, to provide for regulations on Outdoor District. for this purpose in accordance with the Purpose: to engage in any lawful act or activ- Furnaces. A copy of the proposed local law is Each Bid must be submitted in a sealed applicable provisions of law. All bids must ity. available in the clerk’s office. envelope bearing on the outside, the name of continued on page 15 2-1-t6 Anyone interested in the subject of the above public hearing will be given an oppor- NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMIT- tunity to be heard at the above time and ED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: 3 place. Persons may appear in person or by CHERNOBYLL, LLC. Articles of agent. All written communications must be CLASSIFIEDS Organization were filed with the Secretary of received prior to the public hearing. Call 986-2216 • Deadline 12 Noon Fridays State of New York (SSNY) on 11/22/05. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF Office location: Orange County. SSNY has TRUSTEES For Rent Wanted Help Wanted been designated as agent of the LLC upon VILLAGE OF WARWICK, NEW YORK whom process against it may be served. Jacque Mongelli, Village Clerk ROOM FOR RENT CARS, TRUCKS, METALS MARKET MANAGER SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC, 2-15-t1 Spacious two bedroom – Need auto parts? Call WANTED - Market One Shiney Court, Monroe, New York apartment for rent. Bonus Specht’s 986-1052. Reg. dlr. Manager for Warwick 10950. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE the Board of room can be used for an 7092957. Valley Farmers Market 12-4-tfn 2-8-t6 Trustees of the Village of Warwick will hold a office or third bedroom. May 21st – October 29th public hearing on Monday, March 6, 2006 at 2006. Seeking a communi- Village Hall, 77 Main Street, Warwick, NY at Ample closet space. Near PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Town 7:30 pm or as soon thereafter as the matter Bus stop, ideal for com- ty oriented individual with Board of the Town of Warwick will hold a may be heard to consider amending the muter. Free off-street park- Recycle people and organizational public hearing on Thursday, February 23, at Village Code Chapter 141 entitled Water to ing, heat, hot water, and skills plus a familiarity with 7:30 p.m. at the Town Hall, 132 Kings provide regulations for Control of Backflow garbage removal. Small pet Reduce agricultural products. This Highway, Town of Warwick, New York for and Cross-Connections. A copy of the pro- OK. Call 783 – 9387 anytime is a paid position. Computer the consideration of creating a back-up posed local law is available in the clerk’s or 986 – 2216 Monday thru Reuse literacy preferred. Send drainage district for the Moore Subdivision office. Friday 9 am – 5 pm resume to:Warwick Valley located on Little York Road and identified as Anyone interested in the subject of the 2-15-t1 Farmers Market, PO Box a portion of Town of Warwick tax map par- above public hearing will be given an oppor- 836, Warwick, NY, 10990 cel Section 12 Block 5 Lot 5.322. tunity to be heard at the above time and or call (845) 987-9990. All interested persons will be given the place. Persons may appear in person or by Leave message. opportunity to be heard. The petition and agent. All written communications must be 2-15-t2 drainage district map are available for received prior to the public hearing. inspection at the Town clerk’s Office. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DATED: February 15, 2006 TRUSTEES BY ORDER OF THE TOWN VILLAGE OF WARWICK, NEW YORK BOARD OF THE TOWN OF WARWICK Jacque Mongelli, Village Clerk Marjorie L. Quackenbush 2-15-t1 Tow n Clerk 2-15-t1 LEGAL NOTICE TO BIDDERS The Florida Fire District, P.O. Box 95, PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Town Florida, New York 10921, will receive sealed Board of the Town of Warwick will hold a bids for the construction of two new addi- public hearing on Thursday, February 23, at tions to their existing Fire Station at 19 7:30 p.m. at the Town Hall, 132 Kings South Main Street, in the Village of Florida, Highway, Town of Warwick, New York for County of Orange, New York. FLORIDA consideration of authorizing an exemption This project entails the construction of under Section 466-F Real Property Tax Law two new additions to their existing Fire Village Realty for partial exemption of property tax for Station at 19 South Main Street, in the of Orange County Volunteer Fire Fighters and Ambulance Village of Florida, Orange County, New York Workers. All interested persons will be given including General Construction, Plumbing, 62 N. Main Street, the opportunity to be heard. Sprinkler, H.V.A.C. and Electric and other Florida, NY 10991 DATED: February 15, 2006 incidental improvements in connection BY ORDER OF THE TOWN therewith. 845-651-4466, BOARD OF THE TOWN OF WARWICK The work shall be performed under four Fax: 845-651-4536 Marjorie L. Quackenbush (4) separate Prime Contracts as follows: E-mail: Tow n Clerk 1. Contract No. 1 – General Stately older home, well maintained, hardwood floors, enclosed sun porch, three bedrooms and [email protected] 2-15-t1 Construction. Website: 2. Contract No. 2 – Heating, Ventilating two bathrooms. New windows, furnace and siding. www.villreal.com PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that sealed & Air Conditioning. $284,500 proposals will be received by the Town Clerk 3. Contract No. 3 – Plumbing/Sprinkler WARWICK VALLEY DISPATCH, FEBRUARY 15, 2006 15

To submit your Local Brief,email us at [email protected] TUESDAYS Showtimes are 7 PM at Warwick Valley on Sat., Feb. 18, 8 p.m. – 1 a.m. at St. Landmark Inn, 126 Rte. 94N in Warwick. YA Discovery – at the Florida Public Community Center, 11 Hamilton Ave. Info Edward’s Hall on Main St. in Florida. Hot All businesses and not-for-profit organiza- Libarary on Tuesday evenings at 6:30 pm at 477-8920. Dogs, chips, soda, beer, & wine available. tions welcome. No more than two people for young adults in grades 6 through 12. On For more information call 651-4952 or from any one company. Advance reserva- Feb. 14 and 21, view a favorite anime movie FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17 email [email protected]. tions are required by Feb. 17. Cost: $30 in by director Hayao Miyazaki. Popcorn and SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18 advance and $35 the day of the event. For Soda provided! Please call 651-7659 to reg- SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 19 Pre-licensing Class – five hour course more information, call 651-3316 or email: ister. Annual Winter Carnival - at Breezy required for NYS Drivers license on Sat., [email protected]. Point Inn, 620 Jersey Ave./Rte. 210 in Feb. 18, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., in Warwick Town WEDNESDAYS Greenwood Lake, on Fri., Feb. 17, Sat., Feb. Hall (front entrance), Kings Hwy. Cost: Books & Beyond – at the Florida Chess for Kids – at the Florida Public 18, & Sun., Feb. 19. Old fashioned sleigh $35. For more information, call 469-9482. Public Library is a weekly drop-in program Library, Wednesdays at 3:30 through March rides, ice carving, ice skating, outdoor BBQ, (no registration required) for kids in grades 8, 2006. Children grades 1 and up may reg- auction & more. Free admission, parking & SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 19 K-5 on Tuesday afternoons at 4pm. Tuesday ister to learn chess with expert and library shuttle bus. Call 477-8100. Afternoon Free Concert Series – on Feb. 21, Sing along & enjoy stories about the volunteer Ed Dubin. Call 651-7659. Sun., Feb. 19, 2 – 5 p.m. featuring Peter railroad with Chuck Allspach and his SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18 Karp,acoustic Americana at the Warwick Ukelele. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15 Afternoon Free Concert Series – on Valley Winery, 114 Little York Rd. For more Calligraphy Class for Adults – at the Sat., Feb. 18, 2 – 5 p.m. featuring Dan information, call 258-4858. WEDNESDAY, FEBRAURY 22 Florida Library on Wed., Feb. 15. Learn Haggerty & Friends, acoustic folk & blues at Calligraphy Class for Adults – at the basic calligraphy and create a project. Space the Warwick Valley Winery, 114 Little York MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20 Florida Library on Wed., Feb. 22. Learn is limited. To register call 651-7659. Rd.For more information, call 258-4858. Irish Folk Concert – by Irish basic calligraphy and create a project. Space Singer/Songwriter Tommy Sands with is limited. To register call 651-7659. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16 Defensive Driving Course – hosted by Moya Sands at the Bellvale Community, 350 Defensive Driving Class – sponsored Seely & Durland, Inc. on Sat., Feb 18, 9 a.m. Gibson Hill Rd. in Chester on Mon., Feb. Free Pops Concert – on Wed., Feb. 22, by Empire Safety Council on Thurs., Feb. – 3 p.m. at the Warwick Town Hall. Cost: 20, 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. Suggested donation: 7:30 p.m. at the Warwick Valley High 16, 5 – 10 p.m., American Legion (side $37. For more information, call 986-1177. $5, children under 12 free. Refreshment School, featuring pianist/composer Richard door) on Forester Ave in Warwick. Cost: provided. Kimball, playing "Rhapsody in Blue" with $39. For more information, call 469-9482. I Grew Up On A Farm – local author ensembles being performed by WVHS Jazz Alan K. Lewis will appear at the Florida Reiki Gathering – open to all Reiki Band, Symphony Orchestra, Meistersingers, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17 Library for a family reading event on Sat., Practitioners, regardless of where you Concert Band and the Wind Ensemble. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18 Feb. 18, 2 p.m. This is an integrated trained on Mon., Feb. 20, 7 – 9 p.m. Contact Concert is free and open to the public. Warwick Film Group Screening – on art/writing activity for families. Bring an Subtle Energies Holistic Health Center, Friday, Feb 17, the Warwick Film Group outdoor photograph of the child with you. 1136 Kings Hwy. #4 at 469-7162 to be on SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25 will screen the Italian film "Caterina in the Check out the book now at the Library. their call list for this relaxing event. Afternoon Free Concert Series – on Big City" and on Saturday, Feb 18, it will Sat., Feb. 25, 2 – 5 p.m. featuring Chrisie screen "Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Las Vegas Casino Knight – a Texas- TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21 Santoni, Acoustic Americana Country Soul, Were-Rabbit" for a general audience ($5 Holdem, Blackjack, Poker, Craps and Bell Power Networking Lunch – hosted by at the Warwick Valley Winery, 114 Little donation for adults; $3 for children; $1 for Jar Tickets, sponsored by the Warwick the Orange Networking Alliance, LLC on York Rd.For more information, call 258- hot cocoa, brownies, or popcorn). Valley Knights of Columbus Council #4952 Tues., Feb. 21, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., at The 4858. Youth ‘Toon’ into The Dispatch

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Legal Notices continued from page 14 meet the requirements of the General NOTICE OF HEARING - A public Section 27 Block 1 Lot 72.1 and located in an tial structure on proposed lot 1, to allow a 2 Municipal Law of the State of New York and hearing before the Zoning Board of Appeals RU District for a variance of Section 164.22 lot subdivision. all other applicable statutes and have of the Town of Warwick will be held on the (Open Development Area) allowing access The above applications are open to attached a statement of non-conclusion. All 27th day of February, 2006 commencing at via a common right-of-way or easement in inspection at the office of the Board of documents submitted in connection with 7:30 PM at the Town Hall, Kings Highway, place of a public road on a proposed 7 lot Appeals, 132 Kings Highway, Warwick, New this bid will become the property of the Town of Warwick, New York to consider the subdivision. York.Persons wishing to appear at such Florida Fire District and the Fire District will following applications: EDWARD & MARY JORDAN for prop- hearing may do so in person or by attorney not return bids or return documents BLISS SIMAN & BERT LINDER for erty located at 22 Iron Forge Road, Warwick, or other representative. Communications in The Board of Fire Commissioners property located at 99 Prices Switch Road, New York and designated on the Town tax writing in relation there to may be filed with reserves the right to reject any and all bids Warwick, New York and designated on the map as Section 55 Block 1 Lot 27.2 and the Board, or at such hearing. and to re-advertise for same. Town tax map as Section 40 Block 1 Lot located in an RU District for a variance of 7. Upon award of contract, contractors 35.23 and located in an RU District for a Section 164.40N allowing a lot width of 100 BY THE ORDER OF are to start construction as quickly as possi- variance of Section 164.41c.(4)(f) allowing feet where 250 feet are required on proposed TOWN OF WARWICK ZONING BOARD ble, weather permitting. construction of an 8 foot fence where only 6 lot 2 and Section 164.46J(10) allowing a OF APPEALS Dated: February 15, 2006. feet are allowed. principal dwelling and accessory dwelling on JAN JANSEN, CHAIRMAN By Order of the Board of Commissioners G. RHEIN BUILDERS, INC. for proper- a lot that cannot be legally subdivided with 2-15-t1 FLORIDA FIRE DISTRICT ty located at 35 Amity Road, Warwick, New an existing accessory residence located in the 2-15-t1 York and designated on the Town tax map as front yard of the principal existing residen- 16 WARWICK VALLEY DISPATCH, FEBRUARY 15, 2006 Daisy Troop 675 Visits Florist "Daisy Troop 675 of Greenwood Lake, New York visited Radars Florist. The Daisies learned all the techniques florist use to care for flowers. They also had the opportunity to make a floral gift basket."

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