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VOL. 14 NO. 46 GRAHAMSVILLE, NY 12740 NOVEMBER 29, 2018 FIFTY CENTS • Local Weather Pg 8 • Mysterious Book Report John D. McKenna Pg 4 • The Olive Jar Carol La Monda Pg 6 • The Scene Too Jane Harrison Pg 11 Tri-Valley Teachers' Association Recognizes Melana Quick-Lepke the Daniel Pierce Library Recipient of the Girl Scout Silver Award TVTA President April Kackos (left) and TVTA Secondary School Vice President Matt Haynes (right) present a certificate of recognition to DPL Director Jessica Dymond. On Saturday, November 17th, Melana Quick-Lepke was a recipient of the This year our Tri-Valley Teachers' Association is making it a point to reach out and recognize organ- Girl Scout Silver award, the highest award that a Girl Scout Cadette can earn izations and businesses within our community who are our “partners in education.” (Contd. Pg. 3) and the second highest award of the Girl Scouts. (Contd. Pg. 3) Tri-Valley Teachers' Association No-Shavers Still Growing Strong Time and the Valleys Museum receives “Make a Difference” Grant After two weeks were in the books and the Tri-Valley Teachers' Association No-Shavers raised $835! By week #3, Tri-Valley Teachers' Association No-Shavers raised $995! As a reminder, you can support their endeavor by visiting https://no-shave.org/team/TVTA. All dona- Calendar of Events 15 tions go towards cancer research and are greatly appreciated! As a Classified 16 reminder, you can support their endeavor by visiting https://no- Crossword/Fun Page 10 shave.org/team/TVTA. All donations go towards cancer research Legals/Notices 14 and are greatly appreciated! [Grahamsville, N.Y] The Time and the Valleys Museum is honored to receive Mysterious Book Report 4 a $2,000 Make a Difference Fund Grant from the Community Foundation of Orange and Sullivan. At the Foundation's annual reception at Anthony's Pier 9 Obituaries 2 Restaurant in New Windsor Wednesday night, Richard Coombe, President of Olive Jar 6 the Time and the Valleys Museum and his wife, Phyllis Coombe, Chairperson Real Estate 16 of the Museum's Program Committee, received a check from Foundation Religious Services 13 President and CEO Elizabeth Rowley. The Scene Too 11 This important grant will be used to fund the cost of field trips for schools Weather 8 in Sullivan County to one of the Museum's two educational programs: 1. Tunnels, Toil and Trouble: Upstate Water and NYC: Students explore the interactive exhibition on NYC's Water Supply System, see water contaminants, make water dirty and then clean again, understand the importance of water- sheds and experience the losses of those who had their lands taken to build the water system. 2. Water Through History: Students identify fossils, discover the importance of waterwheels for early industries, handle native artifacts and learn about the importance of clean water through history. (Contd. Pg. 3) PAGE 2 THE TOWNSMAN NOVEMBER 29, 2018 YE OLDE TRI-VALLEY TOWNSMAN OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER FOR ON THE FRONT BURNER: He hath made the earth by his power, he hath established the world by his THE TOWN OF DENNING AND wisdom, and hath stretched out the heavens by his discretion. Jerehiah 10:12 THE TOWN OF NEVERSINK Ye Olde Tri-Valley Townsman (USPS #009 398 - ISSN 1558-9013) is OBITUARIES Rose F. Parrow passed peacefully on Tuesday, published weekly except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's week November 20, 2018, surrounded by family. for $35.00 per year by Gnome Home, Inc.. Periodical postage paid at John Farley Rexford, 60, of Hasbrouck, NY, died Tuesday, November 13th in Frankfurt, Germany. He Rose was born in Winooski, Vermont on April 10, 1924 Grahamsville, NY. POSTMASTER: Send change of address to: to Frank and Mary (Abruzza) Franze. The Townsman • P.O. Box 232 • Grahamsville, NY 12740 passed away peacefully in his sleep. He was recently diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), She leaves her loving, devoted husband, Calvin EDITOR: Linda Comando - 985-0501 Parrow, of 71 years. She also leaves her children; Greg A ROUND ABOUT TRI-VALLEY: Carol Furman - 985-2918 also known as Lou Gehrig's disease and Motor Neuron Disease (MND). and Donna (Enns), daughter, Gail (Parrow) Farrell and NEVERSINK NEWS: Hulda Vernooy He was the youngest son to Virginia E Rexford and partner, Donn L., Jay Parrow, Susan (Parrow) Newbury THE SCENE TOO - Jane Harrison the late Leo N. Rexford. He was born April 5, 1958 in and husband Roger, and Jon and Nancy (Raymond) OLIVE JAR - Carol La Monda Liberty, NY, Parrow. She is predeceased by her son, Gary Parrow. MYSTERIOUS BOOK REPORT - John McKenna He graduated from Tri-Valley in 1976. He was a Rose and Calvin have eleven grandchildren and sixteen MOVIE TRIVIA - Frank Comando a/k/a Knarf United States Coast Guard veteran, a US Diplomat, great-grandchildren who love and adore her. Rose loved reading, gardening, art and setting off on Email: [email protected] Attaché, Foreign Service Officer, Facilities Manager for US Embassies and US Consulates globally. He had 20 day trips and adventures. Since moving to Sundown in ..........................................................................................Website: thetownsman.com years of distinguished US Federal Government service. 1955, Rose was a devout parishioner of Immaculate POLICY ON SUBMISSIONS AND LETTERS TO THE EDITORS: John was a proud father, a sailor by blood, an engi- Conception Church in Woodbourne, NY, where she was 1. ALL submissions should be typewritten or in Microsoft Word. neer by study, an outdoorsman by nature, enjoyed golf, involved in many aspects of the church. Rose loved to 2. Letters should contain no more than 300 words and must be typewrit- and was a born leader. On September 11, 2001 he safe- read and became active on the Daniel Pierce Library ten. They may be emailed as Microsoft Word documents. ly led his entire team out of The World Trade Center. It Board, developing long-time bonds with many friends of 3. Letters should offer worthwhile comments and avoid libel or bad was that experience that led him to want to serve his the library. She was an integral part of the annual Giant taste. country further. He managed facilities in several over- Pumpkin Party, and other library fundraising efforts. 4. Letters must be signed with the writer's own name. No letter will be seas locations. He was a team member for Habitat for More recently, she thoroughly enjoyed and participated published without a signature. Humanity in foreign countries where he worked in US in the library's monthly book club, and was not shy in 5. The writer must provide his/her full name, address and telephone Embassies helping out with housing projects, school sharing her thoughts and opinions with the members of number (for verification). This information will be kept on file in the builds and school renovations. the group. Art was also a big part of Rose's life and she YE OLDE TRI-VALLEY TOWNSMAN office. He leaves behind his wife, Bella Rexford, his three loved looking at art, as well as making art. Family and 6. Copies of letters or third-party letters will not be accepted. sons, Apollo Rexford, Amani Rexford, and Ahadi friends are familiar with her detailed little drawings and Opinions expressed in Ye Olde Tri-Valley Townsman belong to the Rexford, his daughter, Alesia Kuratnick and her hus- sketches on slips of paper and cardboard, the backs of writers and are not necessarily the viewpoint of Ye OldeTri-Valley band Michael Kuratnick, his mother Virginia E. envelopes that she send personal notes on. She was a Townsman or its staff. Rexford, his four granddaughters, Emma Rexford, member and volunteer of the Catskill Art Society and To renew or receive a new subscription to the TOWNSMAN, please Ailey Rexford, Arianna Kuratnick, and Kylie participated in shows, events and museum trips. Most of fill out the form below. Mail form to the address above or place in the Kuratnick. He also has several nieces and nephews. all, Rose found her greatest joy in spending time with her TOWNSMAN drop box located on the porch of the First Aid Building in John is predeceased by his brother, Leo Rexford, family, and they cherished their time with her. Grahamsville. Make checks payable to: Ye Olde Tri-Valley Townsman III, sister, Francine Rexford, several aunts, uncles, and Acquaintances of Rose, knew her to have great wit cousins. and a wonderful sense of humor, a deep sense of curios- NAME ity and love of learning. Fond memories of Rose will be John L. Clark, age 87, of The Villages, Florida, and in our hearts forever. ADDRESS Parksville, New York, passed away November 15, A mass of Christian burial was celebrated on 2018 in Leesburg, Florida. John was born on August Saturday, November 24th at Immaculate Conception 27, 1931 to Frank M. and Maude (Heaney) Clark in Church, Woodbourne, NY 12788. PHONE Liberty, New York. Arrangements under the care of Colonial Memorial John married Carol Gottman on October 22, 1960 in Funeral Home, for further information call 845-434- SUBSCRIPTIONS: $35.00 PER YEAR Lockport, New York. 7363 or visit www.colonialbryantfuneralhome.com John was a member and treasurer of the St. Paul's NEW RENEWAL/DATE EXP. Check # Lutheran Church in Liberty, New York and attended Days of Yore... Subscription/renewals must be received by the last Saturday of the Rock of Ages Lutheran Church in Wildwood the month preceding subscription renewal date to avoid interrup- Florida. He was a long-time active member and treas- Today's History tion of the paper or renewal notices. urer of the lion's club and a member of the local A change of address must be received a month prior to change Snowmobile Club of Parksville, NY.