Flora, Fauna & Inspiration of Annual Countryside Garden Tour

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1 OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER: Town of Warwick Village of Warwick Warwick Valley Central School District Village of Florida Florida Union Free School District Florida Public Library Albert Wisner Public Library Warwick Fire District Florida Fire District Pine Island Fire District VOLUME 120, NUMBER 6 WARWICK, NEW YORK, WEDNESDAY, JULY 14, Flora, Fauna & Inspiration of Annual Countryside Garden Tour The Vandenberg s garden offers a year round display of sweeping blooms. Warwick Loses Extraordinary Citizen By Anne Ruszkiewicz A deep sense of loss and abiding respect and affection attend the loss of John Wheeler Sanford, Jr. Legend has it that the maple trees that still grace his family homestead, Maple Terrace Farm, at the entrance to the Village were planted originally to help protect and cool the milk being brought into town to the creameries. They suggest an elegant metaphor for the enduring constructive and nurturing role the Sanford family has played in the community. John Sanford was not remarkable as much for his deep family roots and distinguished history as much as for the way he used that as a foundation for his own life of deep commitment, love and service to his community. Local historian and friend, Dr. Richard Hull, says it best: "I can think of few fellow citizens who have been committed for so long, and with so much passion and energy, to their community. He served his town, county and country with distinction and deep affection. He and his wife, Deeps, fought for tree preservation and were instrumental in helping us to preserve our community s proud tree heritage. John came from a long line of Sanfords who helped to lay the vital foundations of our community s key institutions. He had a strong sense of obligation to uphold that family tradition of community service and, like his ancestors, he dedicated his entire life to Warwick s civic improvement. Though John s roots in Warwick predate the American Revolution, he maintained a Sanford family tradition of welcoming individuals and families new to the community and in treating people of all socio-economic backgrounds with respect." What finer tribute can any man have than to leave this kind of legacy after a long, well-spent life? He will be deeply missed but will continue to inspire future generations. See obituary on page 3. Warwick Summer Arts Festival Opens By Eileen Patterson The aura of flora, fauna and inspiration was apparent on Sat., July 10, as garden tourists meandered through six lovely gardens in the area. Established in 1992, the Warwick Valley Gardeners Club seeks out several home gardens to spotlight in this annual tour. It s a terrific opportunity for budding gardeners to gain inspiration from others experiences and is also a great way to spend a beautiful summer afternoon wandering through gardens weeded and maintained by someone else! Entered As Second Class Matter Warwick, N.Y Publication No The first garden on the tour was Railroad Green, the pride of the Warwick Valley Gardeners Club. Club members were instrumental in planning, designing and raising funds to bring the garden to life and are very proud to bring such a beautiful spot to the community. Next on the tour was Brian s Garden, Heaven on Earth hosted by Kathryn and Jeffrey Ahearn. The garden was originally planned as a small and personal tribute to their son Brian who had passed away at the age of 14 after a brief and brave battle with cancer. As a beginning gardener, Kathy took a wild, overcontinued on page 7 Opening of Warwick Arts Festival - The Warwick Arts Festival celebrated its Grand Opening at Port of Call on Friday, July 9. In the photo are Tony Blomfield, Owner of Port of Call Gallery, Lisa Wolfe, Healing Arts Coordinator, Linda Mensch, Choreographer of the Moving Company, Elizabeth Reese, Artistic Director and Producer of the Art Festival, Suzie Grafi, Festival Chorus Coordinator, Barbara Laurence, Warwick Windows Coordinator, and Sarah McHugh, Artist Tour Coordinator.

2 2 WARWICK VALLEY DISPATCH, JULY 14, 2004 Mandatory Water Ban in Wickham District By Jennifer O Connor There are mandatory restrictions on outside water use (washing cars, watering lawns, etc.) in the Wickham Water District that includes Wickham Village, Wickham Knolls, and homes at the Ridge. A pump burned out and went off-line in one of the wells. According to Town Supervisor Michael Sweeton, when this happened it drew and taxed production on the other wells in the water district. Although the pump was replaced and the well was put back on-line, the Health Department issued the ban to allow the production levels to get back up to par in all the wells. This ban will remain in effect in the Wickham Water District until a new well is on-line, which will occur within the next few weeks. The ban will be enforced by the Warwick Town Police Department and pertains to any unnecessary outdoor watering. Residents have been informed about the situation through the Town s new emergency telephone system. "The new system has worked great and has been very effective," said Sweeton. "All we ask now is that people remain patient and cooperate by honoring the water restrictions." Historical Society Raffle Tickets Volunteers from the Town of Warwick Historical Society will be on hand to sell raffle tickets during Sat. and Sun., July 23 and 24 at the Downtown Sidewalk Sale. Tickets are a bargain at only $1 each, with all proceeds going to help in the maintenance and preservation of the Historic Museum Buildings that enhance the Village of Warwick. An interesting variety of items are scheduled for raffle during the Society s Under the Tent Pride and Preservation Party on Sat., Aug. 28. There will be six prize winners this year for items that include a two night stay at the Peach Grove Inn; a $100 shopping spree at Port of Call; Dinner for four with wine at the Landmark Inn; a marvelous Newhard s Gift Basket; a lovely large vintage blue daisy button design glass bowl with two small bowls to match and lift tickets and rentals for four from the Mt. Peter Ski Area. Tickets to the annual Under The Tent Party will also be available. A lively auction, feast of food, music by Touch of Brass, your choice of beverages and the opportunity to huddle with old friends and meet new ones are all included in the $25 ticket price. The Society would also like to remind everyone that the Building Museums are open free of charge on Saturdays and Tuesdays from 2 4:30 p.m. during July and August. SUPERVISOR S CORNER By Michael P. Sweeton Warwick Town Supervisor Log onto or tune to Cablevision Municipal Channel 12 for Town information. Not-for-profit, non-political organizations are encouraged to submit events to be listed on Channel 12. Applications are available at the Town Clerk s office or on our website. The new Greenwood Lake Public Beach at the end of Windemere Ave. has officially opened for the season. This beautiful spot provides lifeguard supervised swimming, a children s play area, volleyball court, picnic area and bathroom facilities. Inexpensive day and seasonal passes are available for Town residents at Village Hall in Greenwood Lake or Town Hall in Warwick. Come on out and enjoy a day at the lake in your own backyard. Work continues on Bellvale Lakes and Kain Road. Motorists are advised to go slow on these roads until the project is completed. Work will begin on the realignment of Sanfordville Road and Rte 94 this week. Please exercise caution when traveling in the area. Wickham Village, Wickham Knolls, and Ridge Homes areas remain under a mandatory ban on outside watering until the Town can bring a new well on line. This may take several weeks. The Police Department will be enforcing the ban. The next regular meeting of the Town Board will be held on Thurs., July 15 at 7:30 p.m. in the Warwick Town Hall, 132 Kings Highway. One of Warwick s Museum Buildings at Lewis Park, site of the Historical Society s Annual Under the Test Party, Aug. 28. Florida Lions Club Bed Race The Florida Lions Club Bed Race will be held Aug. 8 at the Florida Family Fun Fest. The Bed Parade will be held first and the race will follow. The theme this year is "Disney." First, second and third place trophies will be given out to the fastest beds. The funniest, best dressed and most original will also receive trophies. The entry fee is $50. The proceeds will be put toward new playground equipment at the Walter Sturr Park. separates dresses lingerie accessories Optimize Your Health through mind, body and spirit Achieve optimal wellness through the development of physical, emotional, psychological and behavioral health. tuesday - friday - saturday - jockey hollow road, warwick, ny - - The Source of the Healing Arts 14 West Street, Warwick, NY

3 WARWICK VALLEY DISPATCH, JULY 14, JOHN WHEELER SANFORD JR. John Wheeler Sanford Jr., a prominent Warwick businessman who was well known for his deep devotion to his country, his church, community, family and friends, passed away on July 10th at St. Anthony Community Hospital. He was 94 years old. The son of the late John W. Sanford Sr. and Bertha Furman Sanford, he, like his father before him, resided at Maple Terrace Farm, the Sanford family homestead, for most of his life. Mr. Sanford was married for 70 years to the former Dorothy Booth Ackerly, who survives him along with two children, John W. Sanford III and his wife, Lori, and Corinna "Nina" Sanford Lewis and her husband, Alfred; four grandchildren, Dorothy Sanford Rinaldi and her husband Frank; John W. Sanford IV and his wife Suzanne and Jason Cadwell Ashley, all of Warwick, and Abigail Kristan Ashley and her husband Jon J. Tyzbir of Johnson, Vermont; also four great-grandchildren, David J. Rinaldi, Jaime N. Rinaldi, Montana Lyn Sanford and Rory Kate Sanford. He also is survived by four nieces, Mary Hope Lewis, of Greenwich, Ct., Joan Lewis Jewett and Elizabeth Lewis McLean of McLean, Va., and Frances Bradner Masefield of Warwick and their families. He was predeceased by two sisters, Frances Sanford Bradner and Elizabeth Sanford Lewis VanLeer and two nephews, Dr. M. Renfrew Bradner Jr., and John Henry Bradner, formerly of Warwick. A graduate of Warwick High School, Mr. Sanford attended Bard College. In 1930, he returned home to join his father in the insurance business under the firm name of John W. Sanford & Son. During World War II, Mr. Sanford proudly served with the U.S. Navy, teaching naval air gunnery at bases located in Pensacola and Jacksonville, Florida, and Hawaii. Following the war, he remained in the Naval Reserve, eventually retiring with the rank of Commander. In 1943, Mr. Sanford succeeded his father as a member of the Board of the Warwick Valley Telephone Company, a career that spanned 51 years. He was company President from and in 1994 retired from the Board "with distinction." From 1952 on he was trustee and then trustee emeritus of the Warwick Savings Bank. A man of broad interests and generosity, he supported almost every worthwhile community project among them the Warwick Historical Society, St. Anthony Community Hospital, the Warwick Warwick Police Blotter June 28 Rebecca Jennings, 22, of Mahwah, NJ was arrested and charged with Aggravated Unlicensed Operation 3rd and on a warrant from the Village of Suffern PD charging the same offense following an incident on Indian Listed ZAGAT 2004 EXPERIENCE......the Delicate Stain Glass Art of Hazel Messina...the Vibrant Watercolors of Ping Xu...& the Exquisite Pastries & Cakes of Jean-Claude Sanchez at Jean-Claude s Patisserie & Dessert Cafe 25 Elm Street, Warwick Community Ambulance Corps, the Warwick Fire Department and Orange County Land Trust. He was a lifetime member of the Warwick Reformed Church where he served on the Consistory and spearheaded a capital fund campaign to build the Sunday school and fellowship hall. Mr. Sanford was active with the Warwick Lions Club, American Legion Post 214, the Masonic Lodge, and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post He formerly served on the Boards of the Orange County Citizens Foundation, the Friends of the Orange County Arboretum, and the Orange County Parks Department Recreation and Conservation Advisory Board. He also served on the Orange County Parks Department Assessment Taskforce. For many years, he sat on Congressman Benjamin Gilman s Academy Review and Selection Board. A statement from his family reads, "Kind and gentle, a friend to man: that s who he was; but also fun loving with unfailing humor and a twinkle in his eye. As a young man in the 1930 s his spirit of adventure and fascination with flight inspired the formation of Warwick s first glider club and early attempts to catapult these crude wooden planes into the air from area farmlands. Holding a license signed by Orville Wright, he was the first to pilot a glider off the slopes of Mt. Peter, soaring high, if not far, over the Warwick Valley. He was enormously proud of that accomplishment and of his role in the founding of Warwick s Municipal Airport in "In later years, responding to the lure of open skies, high seas and far flung destinations, he and his wife, "Deeps," traveled extensively, visiting tropical islands and every continent on the globe. Boats, planes, sports cars, guns for skeet shooting: these were his passions; but the true light of his life was "Deeps" who, together with his family, will always be grateful for the blessing that was John Jr. and for what he taught us all about living, loving and giving back." Funeral services will be held on Fri., July 16 at 2 p.m. at the Warwick Reformed Church, 16 Maple Avenue, followed by burial at Warwick Cemetery. Friends may call at the Lazear-Smith & Vander Plaat Memorial Home, 17 Oakland Avenue in Warwick on Thurs., July 15 from 6 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the St. Anthony Hospital Development Office, the Bradner Heart Fund at St. Anthony Community Hospital or the Warwick Community Ambulance Corps. Trail North. She was released to the Village of Suffern PD to reappear in Town Court. Michael King, 36, of Highland, NY was arrested on a warrant charging Criminally Negligent Homicide, Vehicle Manslaughter 2nd, Driving While Intoxicated, and Driving over.08% BAC following an incident on Kings Highway. He was released to the Orange County Sheriff s Department for arraignment in County Court. at The Eclectic Eye Garage gifts asian antiques odds & ends unusual furniture & more Railroad Ave.Warwick, NY From The Mayor s Office By Mayor Michael Newhard Village of Warwick The Community has lost one of its finest citizens. John Sanford, Sr. passed away July 10, Our sympathy goes to his dear wife, Dorothy and his entire family. John was a remarkable and caring man who always made Warwick and its betterment a lifelong priority. I personally will miss his insight and gentle quality that transcended age or social status. He was a man nurtured by the beauty of our Valley and returned it with a gift of service and love. A special thanks to Warwick in Bloom for making Warwick Village such a show place. Anyone interested in participating or donating call Deborah Sweeton at Insect repellent is available at the Village Hall during normal office hours for all Village residents. Please bring proof of residency. This is a County sponsored program. Citizens interested in being part of the Mayor s Citizens Advisory Board are requested to send a letter to my office at P.O. Box 369, Warwick, NY. Walkers and hikers may enjoy a visit to our newest park and local treasure, Lewis Woodlands, at the end of Robin Brae off Maple Avenue. This is now open to the public. The Village Board will be having a Work Session on July 14, at 7:30 p.m. in Village Hall. The Red Swan Inn will be on the agenda. Attention: Reclamation and repaving of West Street will begin this Wed., July 14. Expect delays and use alternative routes. June 29 Michele Rosko, 29, of Hewitt, NJ was arrested and charged with Aggravated Unlicensed Operation 3rd following an incident on Jersey Ave. She was released on $25 bail to reappear in Town Court. A 19-year-old female from Warwick, NY was arrested and charged with Driving While Intoxicated and Driving over.08% BAC following an incident on Feagles Rd. She was released to reappear in Town Court. June 30 John Urgo, 45, of Warwick, NY was arrested and charged with Operating a Motor Vehicle with a Suspended Registration following an incident on County Hwy 1. He was released to reappear in Town Court. A 20-year-old male from Brooklyn, NY was arrested and charged with Aggravated Unlicensed Operation 3rd following an incident on Jersey Ave. He was released to reappear in Town Court. Wayne C. Mills, 43, of Greenwood Lake, NY was arrested and charged with Assault 3rd, Endangering the Welfare of a Child, and Harassment 2nd following an incident on Brook Trail. He was arraigned by Hon. Barlet and released to reappear in Town Court. Forget Me Nots Memorial Flowers in Orange, Rockland & Westchester we have the time, you have the memory

4 4 WARWICK VALLEY DISPATCH, JULY 14, 2004 Letters to the Editor Editor-in-Chief Jennifer O Connor Art Director Michael McVey Managing Editor Marion Moraski Contributing Editor Anne Ruszkiewicz Reporter Scott Webber Advertising Lon Tytell Editorial Assistants Evelyn Lord Press Dave DeWitt Evelyn Card President Eugene Wright Contributors Eileen Patterson Colleen McAvey The Warwick Valley Dispatch has been your hometown newspaper since 1885 and is the only newspaper printed in the Town of Warwick. The Dispatch is the official paper for the Town of Warwick; Villages of Warwick and Florida; the Warwick Valley Central School District; the Florida Union Free School District; Warwick, Pine Island and Florida Fire District; Albert Wisner Public Library and the Florida Public Library. Visit our website: Letters to the Editor We welcome Letters to the Editor. All letters should be approximately 400 words or less due to space limitations. For verification purposes, letters must be signed with full name and telephone number. Anonymous or unsigned letters will not be published. Letters may also be edited for length. Send letters to the Warwick Valley Dispatch, P.O. Box 594, Warwick, N.Y , or fax to or editor@wvdispatch.com. Have A Good Story? Do you know of a good news story or need coverage of an event? To make a request call , news@wvdispatch.com or fax your request to Obituaries The Warwick Valley Dispatch reports the death of current and former residents of the Town of Warwick as a community service. We do not charge a fee for obituary listings. For more information contact the office at Classified Ads The rates are $12 minimum charge per insertion 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 To place an ad, call Advertising The Dispatch has the best rates in Town for display ads. To inquire about display advertising, call or ads@wvdispatch.com. Deadlines are noon on Friday. Subscriptions Subscription rates for Orange County residents are $24 per year. For those residing outside Orange County, the rate is $26 per year. College students and those serving in the military receive a special rate of $18 per year. To subscribe to the Dispatch, call or mail a check to The Warwick Valley Dispatch, P.O. Box 594, Warwick, N.Y Publishing Information The Warwick Valley Dispatch (USP # ), located at 2 Oakland Ave., Warwick, N.Y., is published weekly on Wednesday. George F. Ketchum founded the Warwick Valley Dispatch in The Dispatch has been published and edited by Mr. Ketchum and Miss Florence L. Ketchum; by Eugene and Betty Jane Wright; and at the present by E. F. Wright. Second-class postage is paid at Warwick, N.Y. Postmaster: send address changes to The Warwick Valley Dispatch, P.O. Box 594, Warwick, NY Guidelines For Effective Letters Everyone has a right to express an honest opinion, but we would like to remind readers of a few simple rules for writing effective letters. Less is more! The shorter your letter the more likely it is to be read. Civility is more persuasive than invectiveness. That is, honey catches more flies than vinegar. When you read a letter that angers you or that you disagree with, we warmly encourage you to write a response following the guidelines suggested above. Our pages are always open to lively debate, but play fair. Editor, I would like to let the community know of the Town s efforts to help those affected by the recent decision by the Ecumenical Council to terminate Operation Wheels as of July 31. Operations Wheels, I am told, has experienced financial trouble for many years and has lost $12,000 last year alone. Because the Ecumenical Council could not guarantee funding sources for next year, United Way, a grant provider, pulled their funding of $16,000/yr; money which is not again available. This creates a potential deficit of $28,000/yr. Just one month ago the Town was asked to investigate folding Operation Wheels into our transportation system which currently serves 12,212 senior citizen riders. After a careful examination of Operation Wheels budgets and ridership, the Town arrived at how we will be able to fill the gap caused by the cancellation of this service. We are confident that we can meet all the needs of the people who regularly use the service, with one notable exception; as a municipality we would not be allowed by Orange County to duplicate service to Middletown. The trolley runs every day to the Middletown mall through the Town of Goshen and we meet that trolley bus every Tuesday and Thursday. The County only allows municipalities to link to this bus, Needless to say, misinformation and gratuitous insult will not survive the editor s pen. All letters should be approximately 400 words or less due to space limitations. Letters must be signed with full name and contain a telephone number for verification purposes. Anonymous or unsigned letters will not be published. Letters may be edited for length and style. The deadline for sending letters is 12 noon on Mondays. Letters may be mailed to the Warwick Valley Dispatch, P.O. Box 594, Warwick, NY 10990, or faxed to Letters may also be ed to: editor@wvdispatch.com The Town s Efforts in Providing Bus Service for Senior s Editor, I deeply resent the letter from John (Jack Porter) regarding my husband (June 30, 2004). Ben Winstanley is honest, loyal, caring, extremely patient, straight-spoken and hard working, both in his public and private life. His public life as County Legislator can truly be called "public service" since his salary is not much more than $18,000 a year. Yet he now works more hours in that capacity than he did in New York City where he earned five times that amount. He is open to every call received and every letter written to him, and has tried to help everyone who has a problem. I firmly believe you would need a special edition to publish letters from all the people he has helped. However, if you lie to him or try to hurt someone he loves, you will run into a buzz-saw and make an enemy for life and he does not allow people to use up time, which he values greatly. Mr. Porter has written letters and made phone calls about every subject in the world. His first contact was to complain that he should have been appointed as Director of Veterans Service. His first phone call (45 minutes) was to complain about the Federal government. Once he reached me by phone not duplicate it. Warwick does, however, provide door to door service for local shopping, doctor s visits and trips to Monroe stores such as Wal-Mart, Kohl s Plaza, and Woodbury Commons every Wednesday. Starting on August 6, we will add an additional Friday bus to increase our frequency of service to these locations. In all but a few cases, this can be done without changing buses, which is important for seniors. To make this transition smoother, we will put a transit aide on the Wednesday, Thursday and Friday buses to help our Operation Wheels passengers become comfortable with our service. Our transportation personnel are available at from 9 a.m. 1 p.m. Mon-Fri. to answer any questions and to help Operations Wheels riders make an easy transition. Operation Wheels began when there were few options for seniors, but now the Town s system is extensive and growing. The Town will continue to improve our transportation service, as we have done the past three years, in an effort to meet the needs of our senior population. We understand how much some senior citizens have depended on Operations Wheels, and we will work hard to accommodate them. MICHAEL P. SWEETON Warwick Town Supervisor Resents Letter Attacking Orange County Legislator Editor, With sadness I read the resignation of Min Jae Hong as publisher of the Dispatch and just wanted to express the sense of loss that I felt and also wish Min Jae the best of luck in his next creative venture. Min Jae brought a great new energy to the Dispatch and he had a vision of creating a paper that spoke to and for our community. He once said to me that this is where my children go to school and this is where they have been raised, so Warwick has and I explained about the Governor s veto of the budget, who to write to, about every other subject he spoke of, and where my husband would be in the County building, days and times. I even told him we would be at a church dinner just around the corner from him that weekend. (That phone call was over 60 minutes.) To even imply that Ben Winstanley is uncaring because he wouldn t discuss Mr. Porter s views on "issues" is not only unfair, it is deceitful. It is an attack through the back door. Strangely enough, I agree with many of Mr. Porter s other complaints, but not for the same reasons (but that could be a whole other letter). My advice to Mr. Porter is to use his talents as a letter writer for a good purpose. If he is lonely, join a group. If he is seeking recognition, write for people who cannot. Find out who can solve specific problems and then become an advocate for those who need help. But don t attack a person who has spent almost his entire adult life trying to help others. I am very proud of Ben Winstanley and of his service to others. It stands to reason that I would never allow a letter which impugns his integrity to go unchallenged. GENEVIEVE WINSTANLEY Sad About Publisher s Resignation become my home. He wanted to bring that sense of home to the paper. As a long time Warwick resident it has been my feeling that we have been blessed by many people who have moved here and call Warwick their home, people who want to give something back. Warwick and the Dispatch have been richer for it. Thank you Min Jae for all you have done. I am looking forward to your next publication, "Relax." SALLY LEONARD

5 WARWICK VALLEY DISPATCH, JULY 14, Editor, Where is the Graduation issue of the Dispatch? On June 30, I purchased a copy of the Dispatch in anticipation of the Graduation Issue, was I disappointed. Many other people who were buying the paper were expressing their disappointment in the lack of coverage of an important event in the lives of our children. There was an error in the article, "Senior Citizens Want State to Help Pay for Bus," in the July 7 issue of the Warwick Valley Dispatch. State Senator Thomas Morahan does not have $15 million to dispense each year for worthy local projects. "He has no where near that amount," said Kori- Ann Taylor, from Senator Morahan s Office. Disappointed in Graduation Issue My mother, Ruth Smith, worked many years along side Betty Wright making the paper what it used to be, "Your Hometown Paper." I m sure my mother and Betty are wondering what happened to that paper. I also worked for Betty and what she taught me, I m not seeing in the paper now. I think it is now time for you to rethink your policy Correction Senator Morahan Does Not have $15 Mil. The reporter misunderstood the State Senator. What Senator Morahan actually said was that he gets "$15 million in requests each year for worthy local projects." The State Senator cannot fund the same project year after year. But he is willing to help the Warwick Ecumenical Council to figure out a long term plan to of what is important and what isn t! Most of the real "Warwickians" here and out of town would want to see pictures and stories of Graduation, the Firemen s Parade, the Looking Back Column, School, Village and Town Board meetings. MARTHA LANGLITZ keep the council s senior citizens bus service running. This bus, that many senior citizens depend on, is set to close at the end of July due to financial difficulty. The Dispatch regrets the errors and any inconvenience that it has caused State Senator Morahan and members of his staff.

6 6 WARWICK VALLEY DISPATCH, JULY 14, 2004 Florida Residents Pitch-in at Softball Tournament By Colleen McAvey While many town residents were relaxing in their air conditioned homes or floating in the pool this weekend, a hardy group of neighbors, families and friends battled the heat in Walter R. Sturr Memorial Park. The Annual Florida Family Fun Fest, One-pitch, Doubleelimination Two day Softball Tournament was under Enjoying the fun are Ryan Coleman and his Grandpa, Bob Coleman, of Coleman's Plumbing and Heating. way. Beneath a hot, blue sky a great group of people labored and laughed in an effort to fund the annual Family Fun Festival, which will be held August 8 from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. Eight teams from Slattery's Bar and Grill, Jansens Nursery, Therea's Toadstool Inn, Monroe's OSM, Times Herald Record, The Crystal Inn, and John Martin's and Anchor donated $100 each to play in the tournament. Mike Pawliczek, the chairman of the committee worked tirelessly all year to organize, promote and run the event. As the temperatures soared into the high nineties, Mike and his supportive team of Brian Slattery, Leon Mateszwski, Jerry Gas, Adrian Mateosiam and Andy Weslowski played ball, umpped games, ran for supplies, and made everyone laugh all weekend. A real labor of love and family - Mike Pawliczek gets ready to drive one home as his nephew looks on. The backbone of Florida s Softball Tournament is Betsy Sosler, Fran Roach, Diane Shuback, and Pat Lemka. These remarkable women cooked hot dogs and hamburgers, and baked homemade muffins, cakes, and cookies in the Concession Stand for two steamy hot days. Village of Florida By Mayor Jim Pawliczek This article is my way of communicating with you, the residents of the Village of Florida. Any opinions expressed are strictly my own. Walter Sturr Park never looked better than it did this past weekend when the community participated in softball and horseshoe tournaments. Special thanks goes out to event organizers and volunteer workers especially Brian Slattery, Andy Weslowski, Cussey Matuszewski and Jerry Gass. PLAN TODAY FOR TOMORROW The Village is constantly receiving requests for sewer and/or water service from property owners in and outside the Village. The Village sewer plant is capable of treating 450,000 gallons per day. At present, we treat from 300,000 to 360,000 gallons per day. Each home averages 300 gallons per day, which means we can handle an additional 90,000 to 150,000 gallons per day or 300 to 500 new homes. Before the Planning Board for approval is the construction of 130 to 180 units. The estimated cost of building a 450,000-gallon sewer plant expansion is $3,600,000 and will take six years or more from start to finish. To accomplish this at no cost to existing Village taxpayers, the Village Board has passed a resolution to charge a sewer capital reserve fee of $2,300 to new construction within the existing Village and a $5,000 fee per unit to new properties not presently within the Village. The fees, when the sewer plant is filled to 1,300 unit capacity can total $6,500,000 enough to pay for the plant expansion and $3,000,000 to pay interest until it is fully utilized. The Village Board has also passed a resolution to charge a water capital reserve fee of $2,000 for new lots now existing in the Village and $4,000 for new properties coming into the Village from this date forward. This will allow for replacing existing water transmission lines, some of which date back to 1885 to This new set of fees should ensure the present residents of the Village of Florida that they will not have to bear the burden of any future growth, if or when it happens. Florida School District Meeting The Board of Education of the Florida Union Free School District announces the re-organizational meeting on Wed., July 14 at 7 p.m. in the S.S. Seward Library. No regular meeting will follow. OCHS ORCHARD Route 94 Warwick NY (845) Daily Hours, 9-6 Specializing in Homegrown & Local Produce PEACHES! RASPBERRIES! PICK YOUR OWN RASPBERRIES Vegetables in Season: Homegrown Cucumbers Summer Squash Pickles Peanut Butter Eggs Rhubarb Local Lettuce Onions Carrots Beets Available in our Road Stand: Jams, Jellies & Many Condiments To Tickle Your Tummy Bilingual Stories, Chess & Yankee All-Stars at Florida Library The Sea Scorpions, a summer reading program for children in the Florida School District, who have completed grades 3-5, will meet at the Florida Public Library on Wednesdays at 1 p.m. starting July 14. The theme of the day will be Baseball Bugs & Ladybugs. Also taking place on Wednesday will be Bilingual Family Storytime in the evenings at 7 p.m. Wear your pajamas, bring your favorite stuffed animal and enjoy bedtime stories, fingerplays and lullabies in English and Spanish. Bring the whole family for a perfect end to your summer day! Library Chess Club will begin on Fri., July 16 at 1 p.m. Participants will meet on Fridays with chess expert and library volunteer Ed Dubin. Formal instruction as well as free play will be available for kids who have completed grade one and up. The Golden Hill Storytellers meet on Mondays at 3 p.m. in the Library starting on July 19. New members are welcome. Continuing the popular storytelling program held at Golden Hill last autumn, students who have completed grades four and up will select a story to tell and will learn the traditional art of storytelling with coaching by members of the Black Dirt Storytelling Guild. Youth storytellers will present their stories at the final Summer Reading Program "Rojo, Blanco & Azul Fiesta." Yankee All-Stars, the young adult summer reading program group, meets on Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. beginning July 20. Teens can come for a tasting of red, white & blue desserts! Learn how to make color popcorn and enjoy tasting chocolate covered strawberries, slushies and some New York style cheesecake! For more information about these programs or to register stop in or call the library at

7 WARWICK VALLEY DISPATCH, JULY 14, Natural Food Leaders Study Local Farms Organic Methods By Lon Tytell An unprecedented event occurred at the W. Rugowski Farm on Fri., July 9, when team leaders and team members representing Whole Food Market and Earth Pledge, selected this natural organic food farm as part of their monthly work session. To increase the amount of local farms from which Whole Foods will purchase, a partnership was developed between Whole Food Market and Earth Pledge. Team leaders and team members had come to the W. Rugowski Farm in Pine Island to discover the methods this farm utilizes to grow their products. Lessons from this sojourn would be shared with the affiliate stores and customers. Interspersed throughout the W. Rugowski Farm are 200 varieties of fruits and vegetables of the highest quality. Asparagus, peas, beans, broccoli, raspberries, leaf lettuces, cauliflower, and gooseberries are just some of the fine products cultivated in this rich farmland. Picking many of the products found at the W. Rugowski Farm, members of the Whole Food and Earth Pledge organizations experienced the fruits of the their labor in this beautiful place. The criteria of no chemicals, no pesticides, natural, healthy, high quality products and standards aligned perfectly with the items found on this special visit. Angela Rakis, Tri-State Marketing Coordinator, remarked that Whole Foods Market is the nation's largest organic and natural foods supermarket. The nearest affiliates are located in Greenwich, Connecticut and White Plains, N.Y. Nicole Mason, Farm to Table Initiative Coordinator, said that Earth Pledge is "an environmental organization committed to promoting sustainable and innovative techniques and technology. The Farm to Table Initiative connects consumers to their local food suppliers." The W. Rugowski Farm was the only farm chosen in the Warwick Valley for the monthly work session visitation. Other work sessions will be held in other parts of the Hudson Valley and Long Island. The partnership of Whole Foods and Earth Pledge discovered the W. Rugowski Farm when Cheryl Rugowski was invited to speak in Manhattan at a meeting hosted by Earth Pledge. The topic of her speech was the importance of local agriculture. Representatives from Whole Foods supplied a lunch prepared from products grown from local farms which grow organic foods. Fruits from the W. Rugowski Farm nicely complemented the variety of selections available. To find out more about the two organizations that visited the W. Rugowski Farm you may visit and Members of the Whole Foods Market, Earth Pledge, and the W. Rugowski Farm came together as partners for a work session on local agriculture. Lon Tytell / The Warwick Valley Dispatch Garden Tour continued from page 1 grown field behind their house and transformed it into a "joyous place, representing a life lived with lots of love and happiness." The garden is dense with memories of Brian s childhood, pictures of him with his friends, stepping stones made from the sleeves of his favorite movies and the window shutter shattered from Brian s first neighborhood homerun. Tour participants were stunned by the spirit of the design. Most waited to make sure they thanked the Ahearn s for sharing such an intimate part of themselves. Everyone left with tears in their eyes and a vivid memory of a boy they never knew. The hosts of the third garden on the tour were Bobbie and Michael Stubeck who were Jammin by the Pool. Bobbie deserves a nice long swim in the pool after a days work in her garden. The breathtaking gardens surround the house and create a lovely and relaxing oasis by the pool. In a spot set back on Hickory Hill Drive, the deer must be very anxious to get into this garden. Bobbie acknowledges that "it is hard to kick back when the deer are eyeing your plants like ravenous tigers." After a lot of research and a certain amount of trial and error, she has managed to find plants that are not appetizing for the deer. "It is a bit of a challenge since the deer do not seem to read the lists," she said. Following the pink and green signs weaving through the back roads of Warwick, garden tourists found their way to the Hamilton s home to see "Our Little Piece of the Sky." The ride up the driveway alone took several minutes of winding way, way up the mountain. As expected, the views of the surrounding mountains were breathtaking and certainly worth the trip. Understanding the wildlife which surrounded the Hamilton home, Charlotte and Brian were wise to decide on a fenced garden right from the start. "By convincing the groundhogs, rabbits and deer to set up housekeeping outside of the fence, our garden vision began to take shape." They installed a babbling brook which "beckons birds to bathe and frogs to dunk" and surrounded it all with a vast array of perennials. Notes throughout the garden let viewers know what they are enjoying and what blooms they may have missed. A dove that wandered by one day and never left was unexpected but was the finishing touch on this wonderful skyscape. Next stop was Sally and Bob Scheuermann s garden called Our Little Slice of Heaven. These fourth generation farmers take a family business and make it a welcome walk for shoppers and garden tourists alike. Surrounded by the black dirt fields, a certain amount of the acreage is dedicated to their business greenhouses and produce stand which sells the products grown at Scheuermann Farm and Greenhouses. A bigger portion is dedicated to gardens and lawns and pride in their lawn is shown by a sign that suggests, "This thick carpet of grass is only appreciated when going barefoot." The lawn is dotted with gardens showcasing a variety of colors, plants and grass selections. The centerpiece of the garden is an American Flag created as a "living tribute to honoring those men and women fighting to ensure our freedom." The Vandenberg garden was the final stop on the tour. Connie and John call their garden Sweeping Beauty. As a bulb and perennial importer, John started the garden to test the bulbs and plants he would potentially sell to consumers. His commitment was not only to build a beautiful space for his family and friends to enjoy but also to make sure of his confidence in the products he would recommend to others. Inspired by an English gardener, John decided he would attempt a lawn with wide borders full of color. His choice was appropriate. The gardens surround the entire property which is extremely large. As the name implies, the colors do appear to sweep through the garden as the season progresses. Anyone returning after visiting this garden during the Warwick in Bloom Birdhouse Auction in early June would see that plenty of thought and planning went into the spacing and timing to create the sweeping effect. A hammock and swing set way up on the hill tempted the garden viewer to take the Vandenberg s up on their offer to "stroll and enjoy." The Garden Club hopes to continue the tradition of opening up the private gardens of community members for public viewing. If you know of any gardens in Warwick that could be included on the tour next year, call Mary Tavolacci at The Warwick Valley Garden Club has more than 60 active members; they are a not-for-profit organization whose goal is to raise funds that can be returned to Warwick through community gardens, youth and environmental projects. Club members have diverse backgrounds in gardening from beginner to expert. The club currently maintains nine gardens in the community and they welcome new members. Meetings are held on the third Tuesday of each month at the Good Shepard Lutheran Church on Kings Highway. Anyone interested in club membership may contact club president, Lori Testa at P.O. Box 562, Warwick, New York Photos on page 13

8 8 WARWICK VALLEY DISPATCH, JULY 14, 2004 Explore Healing Arts at the Summer Arts Festival The Warwick Summer Arts Festival has been a lovely summer treat growing in popularity and gaining in participation since its inception in This summer the theme of the festival is "Voices of Dissent and Healing." The "healing" part features some of the Warwick Valley s finest practitioners in the healing arts. On Thurs., evening, July 15, the Healing Arts Walkabout invites the public to stroll between centers in the Village of Warwick and on Sat., July 17, all are invited to sample the work of over 20 healing artists at Stanley-Deming Park from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Festival Director/Alexander Teacher Elizabeth Reese contacted Lisa Wolfe, a local practitioner of IGM Therapeutic Acupressure, asking her help to bring the idea to fruition. Wolfe began to make calls to other local practitioners of the healing arts and a network was formed. "The response was amazing and a permanent network is being formed that will extend beyond the July 2004 Arts Festival event," Wolfe stated. "I m excited about what will unfold with such a wonderful collective of healers in this area!" The healing arts network has been meeting regularly and has planned two events during the Warwick Arts Festival that invite participants to explore, experience and become empowered with healing arts. Participants can explore the healing arts from 6 to 8 p.m. on July 15 by walking around to five different studios in Village of Warwick and meeting over 25 practitioners of complementary and alternative therapies who will talk about their practices. On Sat., July 17, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., in Stanley-Deming Park, under the tent, folks can drop by for free demonstrations and participatory activities in over 25 different healing art modalities (Rain Date, July 18). There will also be raffles to win healing prizes. Healing Arts Walk-About On the Walk-About, participants can visit: The Pilates Studio (16 McEwen St.), The Source of the Healing Arts, (14 West Street), The Alexander Technique Studio (6 Orchard Street, The Massage and Bodywork Center (56 Main Street, Suite 10), Chiropractic Life Center (65 Main Street, The Clocktower). At each stop, participants will obtain a token and if all five tokens are collected participants are eligible for a drawing for a Wellness Get-Away, with a variety of treatments donated by participating practitioners and an overnight donated by the Peach Grove Inn, a popular local bed & breakfast. At the end of the walk-about a reception with healthy food and beverages will be held at the Pilates Studio. Healing Arts Expo - Under the Tent Under the tent throughout the day on Sat., July 17, there will be demonstrations and activities where folks can learn about and experience the following: Shamanic Movement and Meditation (Gary and Sharon Newton), Pilates performance on the reformers and mat classes (Camile Leon), Restorative and traditional yoga classes (Janese Hernandez), Tai Chi Chuan (Howard Stang), Improvisational Therapy (Jan Connell), Alexander Technique (Elizabeth Reese), Hot Stone Massage (Antoinette Guiseppone), Tai Massage (John Potter), Therapeutic Acupressure (Lisa Wolfe, Judith Rae Davis), Therapeutic Massage (Peg Dellabough, Anne Woehrle Sassano), Reflexology (Betty Lawrence), Tobacco Cessation Consults and Holistic Healing Consults (Fran Medina), Body Energy Readings (Kate Pernice, Phyllis Lehman), Kinesiology (Eleanora Amendalero), Hypnotherapy (Peggy Cosimano), Aromatherapy Bar (Connie Wehmeyer), Network Chiropractic Adjustments (Dr. Ann Studer), Pilates Playground (The Pilates Coach), Reiki (Cynthia Scher), Pet Healing through Communication (Joanne Seere), and Feng Shui (Tara Jordon). The Warwick Summer Arts Festival, a ten-day celebration of the arts, is a project of Community The Festival is supported with funds from The New York State Council on the Arts, a state agency, ShopRite of Warwick and the Town of Warwick with additional funding from the Village of Warwick, Orange and Rockland Utilities, WVT Communications, Orange County Tourism, The Village of Warwick, Provident Bank, Scenic Technologies and many individual contributors. For more information and to get on the mailing list call or visit our web site at A day in the lives of St. Anthony Community Hospital 6:08 am 11:28 am 2:53 pm 5:47 pm A grandmother who had given up hope regains faith after a simple adjustment to her medication. A father of five who was struck by lightening opens his eyes and sees the first day of the rest of his life. A mother delivers a child she was told she d never conceive. There s a spirit here that guides us every minute of every hour. Some call it medicine. We think it s something more. Never imagined that so much is available and happening right outside your doorstep? Stop in. We ll make believers out of you. 8:23 pm Miracles through Medicine 15 Maple Avenue, Warwick, NY (845)

9 WARWICK VALLEY DISPATCH, JULY 14, Exhibition of Collage & Assemblage at Port of Call A stunning collection of Collage and Assemblage artwork from fifteen celebrated artists will begin on July 22, at the Gallery at Port of Call in the Village of Warwick. This exhibit will feature a full spectrum of collage, mixed-media assemblages and constructions, contemporary, traditional, surrealism, abstract, figurative and decorative art made with paper, fabric, found objects, photographs, paint, metal and more. There is something here for everyone. Adults, children, artists and art lovers will be thrilled at the diversity of materials, ideas and techniques. Curated by internationally recognized Warwick collage artist, Laura Breitman, Piece by Piece represents a truly rare opportunity to view works of fourteen of the finest collage artists in the country. Several of these artists are in permanent Museum collections, such as the Smithsonian, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Library of Congress, the Art Institute of Chicago and the Brooklyn Museum. Many have been published, awarded private grants, received Museum awards and are in private and corporate collections all over the world. Piece by Piece, an Invitational Exhibition, will be on display at the Port of Call, from Thurs., July 22 through Sun., August 29. A reception will be held on Sat., July 24 from 6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Many of the artists will be in attendance. On Wed., August 11 from 7:30-9 p.m., Jonathan Talbot, an internationally reknowned collage artist and Warwick resident, will give a lecture on Collage: Medium & Metaphor, exploring the nature and implications of the creative process. The Gallery at Port of Call is located on Main Street in downtown Warwick. This award winning downtown has plenty of cafes, restaurants and great shopping, antique stores, toys, books, furniture, jewelry, clothing and beautiful gift stores. Downtown Warwick offers a great place to walk, shop, and eat while enjoying the Piece by Piece exhibition at the Gallery. The hours of the Gallery are 10 a.m. 6 p.m. Mon. thru Sat., and 11 a.m. 5 p.m. on Sun. For more information call Fandango Patrin by Jonathan Talbot Railroad Green Concert to Feature Dick Wells Residents of Warwick will enjoy a "bonus" summer concert on the newly refurbished Warwick Railroad Green on Sat., August 7 with entertainer Dick Wells and the 17-piece Big Band Swing Machine. The concert, not part of the village concert series, has been financed by "Friends of Dick Wells," with Leo Kaytes and Ed Klein, co-chairmen and infrastructure assistance from the Village of Warwick. "This gives us another opportunity to use the enhanced Railroad Green for a gala community event," said Mayor Michael Newhard. Wells and the band directed by sax player Harry Glogower, have performed throughout the tri-sate area and also appear regularly at the famed Birdland Ballroom in New York City. "This is one of the greatest bands I ve ever sung with," said Wells, who has performed with some of the top big bands in the country including the legendary Harry James. "I particularly love performing here in Warwick, my home for more than 25 years," said Wells. Wells hosts a weekly music program on WTBQ on Saturday mornings as well as a syndicated music show carried on more than a dozen stations from Spokane, WA to Memphis, TN. The concert gets underway at 7 p.m. and will be preceded at 6 p.m. by performer Joanne Church, with a Dick Wells karaoke program. Admission is free and attendees are urged to bring a chair, or possibly make reservations at one of several fine Railroad Avenue restaurants with outdoor tables. Orange County Fair Talent Search The 164th Orange County Fair, which will be held July 21 Aug. 1 in Middletown, will feature a return of last year s very popular Talent Search. The Talent Search will be held Sun., July 26 at 6 p.m. with over $400 in prizes for two age groups. Top acts will also have the opportunity to go on to the State Fair in Syracuse in late August. Contestants will compete in two age categories, 13 years of age and older and under the age of 13. This year s show will be hosted by local entertainer Daryl Magill. Magill has been seen on Cable 6 Television as one of the hosts for the TV game show Countdown, and was the 2000 Best New Artist for Children, (Children s Music Web Awards), and is the lead singer for the popular regional act, The Big Smoothies. Contestants can sign up for the contest by contacting the Fair office at Georgian Wine Tasting at Café Samaya Cafe Samaya is hosting a wine tasting of its Georgian wines on Thurs., July 22, from 7 9 p.m. A food sampling of Georgian foods will be provided as well. Cost is $20 and the event will be at the cafe at 18 Main Street in Warwick. For more information call During its 5000 year history the Georgian wine culture has developed many distinct varieties of grapes used in their wines. Importing of these wines into the United States began only relatively recently and names such as Saperavi, Kindzmarauli, Tsinandali and Khvanchkara are still unfamiliar to most people. Kids Only Program This 1 1/2 hour program (1 or 2 days a week) allows the child to enjoy time separate from their parents or guardians, and connect with a teacher figure and peers in a loosely structured school setting. Also at Kid s Club House... Reading Readiness Club 3-5 yrs. Parent/Child Classes 10mo.- 5yrs. 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10 10 WARWICK VALLEY DISPATCH, JULY 14, 2004 Special Performances Close Weekend of Arts Festival The Warwick Summer Arts Festival comes to a close with flourish of performances and activities on July 17, 18 and 19 at sites throughout the Town of Warwick. This is the weekend to drop everything else and immerse in an experience of the arts from pottery to painting, from singer/songwriters to dancing horses and everything in between. Tour the studios of working visual artists, sample various healing art forms, take a song-writing workshop, and make a float for the parade. Each evening enjoy a concert under the stars. The theme for this year s Festival was "Voices of Dissent/Voices of Healing." Holly Near epitomizes both. She will perform with pianist John Bucchino on Sat., July 17 at 6:30 p.m. at Stanley Deming Park. Near is a unique combination of entertainer, teacher and activist. She has released over 20 recordings, collaborated on as many more and is the founder of Redwood Records, one of the first independent labels in the country and a major force in alternative music for 20 years. Her strength as a performer lead to creative collaborations with such artists as Ronnie Gilbert, Pete Seeger, Arlo Guthrie, Mercedes Sosa, Bernice Johnson Reagon, Inti- Illimani, Bonnie Raitt, Cris Williamson, and Linda Tillery. She has received numerous awards for her work for social change, including honors from the ACLU, the National Lawyers Guild, The National Organization for Women, NARAS, Ms. Magazine (Woman of the Year), and the Legends of Women's Music Award. Near's recent recording, Edge, released on her own label, Calico Tracks Music, makes it clear that Holly is not resting on her laurels, but continues to write and sing political songs with grace, humor and the maturity that comes from doing this work for 30 years. She is also an author and teacher - she teaches master classes in performance craft and song writing. On Saturday, July 17, from 1-2 p.m., Near will lead a workshop at Christ Church on South Street. Reservations are encouraged as it may fill up quickly. Chapin to Perform at Stanley Deming Anyone who has seen Tom Chapin perform knows what Billboard Magazine means when they say he is "one of those natural-born entertainers who, with nothing more than guitar in hand, can totally captivate." Chapin s remarkable musicianship, great songwriting and personal warmth shine through whether he's performing in a major concert hall, an outdoor festival, in front of a symphony orchestra or in an intimate coffeehouse. Chapin will perform at Stanley Deming Park at 7 p.m. on Sun., July 18, following the Art Parade down Main Street. Chapin's concerts span generations and stereotypes. He says: "Mine is not a traditional music, but it comes from a tradition. My musical heroes are people like Pete Seeger and Woody Guthrie who wrote and sang real songs for real people; for everyone, old, young, and in between." His adult concerts and recordings are sparked by strong, intelligent song writing with clear, engaging vocals and the intricate, melodic guitar work that has become his trademark. Chapin has gained widespread critical and popular acclaim for his recordings aimed at four to eleven yearolds and their families. Chapin and his collaborators John Forster, Michael Mark and Jon Cobert have created a body of songs which are quickly becoming children's classics. Family Tree (1988), Moonboat (1989), Mother Earth (1990), Billy The Squid (1992), Zag Zig (1994), and a concert video, This Pretty Planet: Tom Chapin Live In Concert (1992), have been recognized with awards from the American Library Association, Parents' Choice, the New York Music Awards, the National Association of Parenting Publications and Parents Magazine. Theater, Dance & Music at Winslow On Friday evening at 7 p.m., an eclectic group of performers have created an evening of theater, dance and music inspired by the beautiful setting at Winslow Therapeutic Riding Center on 17A across from Mt. Peter. The performance piece, entitled TO DUST, features the choreography of Linda Mensch, Conductor David Crone and the Children s Festival Choir, the beautiful singing of James and Jody Weatherstone and Robert Vincent Smith, dressage rider Ute Frevert and the work of five local poets. "The performance is like a collage piece," explained Artistic Director Elizabeth Reese. "We all riffed on the theme and then wove the pieces together." The result is a magical evening unlike anything you ve ever seen before. Artists Open Studio Tour On Sat., and Sun., July 17 and 18, The Artist Open Studio Tour will take place throughout the Town. Maps and tickets can be purchased on those days at Railroad Green in the Village of Warwick. Participants go on a self-guided tour of the various studios, which include some of the finest working artists in the area. The work includes pottery, painting, jewelry, glass blowing, woodworking, and more. In addition, all of the artists have their work displayed at the Gallery at Port of Call on Main Street in the Village of Warwick. Healing Arts Expo On Sat., July 17, in-between the studio tour visits, drop by the Healing Arts Expo at Stanley Deming Park from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sample the work of different modalities from yoga and pilates to massage, reike, Alexander technique, and acupressure. Demonstrations and sample sessions will be held throughout the day. "It s a great gathering place to refresh, reorganize and inspire you," says organizer Lisa Wolfe. This years Festival is supported with funds from The New York State Council on the Arts, a state agency, Shop Rite of Warwick and The Town of Warwick with additional funding from The Village of Warwick, Orange and Rockland Utilities, WVT Communications, Orange County Tourism, The Village of Warwick, Provident Bank, Scenic Technologies and many individual contributors. For more information and to get on the mailing list call (845) or visit our web site at LUNCH SPECIALS DAILY A TASTE OF FRANCE FRESH BREAD & CHEESE HEALTH FOOD ORGANIC vitamins & herbs fresh juice bar Native American art & music candles crystals F O R T H E P E O P L E you re invited to experience health & awareness for your body, mind & spirit Tuesday-Sunday, 10-4PM 20 Railroad Avenue Warwick NY Fax RAILROAD AVE, WARWICK, NY

11 WARWICK VALLEY DISPATCH, JULY 14, By Leah Cerkvenik, RN Executive Vice President/ Administrator of St. Anthony Community Hospital, Warwick, NY ST. ANTHONY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL MOUNT ALVERNO CENTER - SCHERVIER PAVILION Bon Secours Charity Health System 15 Maple Avenue, Warwick, NY Hospital Awarded Honors in Patient Satisfaction On behalf of St. Anthony Community Hospital (SACH), I d like to thank our community for rating us #1 in patient satisfaction again this year! For 2004, St. Anthony Community Hospital earned "National Top Performer" patient satisfaction awards for Obstetrics/Gynecology and Inpatient Services. We received the awards as a result of patient satisfaction surveys conducted among our patients and members of our community. Professional Research Consultants (PRC) of Lincoln, Nebraska, a widely recognized, national marketing research and consulting firm dedicated solely to the health care industry, conducted the surveys for us. The awards are based on those hospitals surveyed nationally in 2003 by PRC. Many of you participated in the surveys - for your comments and opinions, we thank you. To earn a Top Performer award, a hospital s patient satisfaction rating must be higher than the ratings of all hospitals conducting surveys across the United States. In addition to the Top Performer awards, we received a Five-Star award for our Outpatient Surgery department and a Four-Star award for our Emergency Department. Specifically, here is a list of all 12 awards we received: National Top Performer Overall OB/GYN, Five-Star: OB/GYN and Inpatient Services, Four-Star: Outpatient Surgery and Emergency Department. National Top Performer Inpatient, for: Discharge Process, Nurses Explanations of Treatments and Tests, Nurses Understanding and Caring, Overall Nursing Care, Overall Rating of Pain Management by Staff, and Nurses Promptness in Responding to Patient Calls. While I m extremely proud of our hospital staff and I m delighted that our community has demon- strated overwhelming support for the hospital, the results of the surveys don t surprise me. SACH has always been at the forefront in patient satisfaction, both regionally, and nationally. For many years, the hospital has been ranked among the best. Last year, we received four national patient satisfaction awards. We think the personal, one-on-one relationship between our staff and our patients make our hospital different. Each person who enters through our doors is an individual with different needs. Our staff assesses those needs and meets them. Members of our community know their needs will be met when they are patients at St. Anthony Community Hospital. This is their home away from home when they are sick. What makes our hospital a Top Performer is the tremendous amount of work, and team- work, of our staff. Without their unwavering dedication to you, our patients, this achievement could not be possible. Their eyes are not on the prize, but on YOU - our patients and our patients families. It is in serving you that they have earned this recognition and it is this recognition that makes them want to serve you even better in the future. So, I congratulate our staff employees, physicians, and volunteers for their awards. Although the heartfelt care and concern that earned these awards is simply second-nature to them, I encourage them to feel proud of this achievement. I thank you - our community and our patients - for telling us you think St. Anthony Community Hospital is a great hospital. Your faith in us makes us want to work harder than ever to make sure we continue to do an excellent job meeting the healthcare needs of you and your families. At the center of historic Railroad Avenue, we are proud to present the best of antiques, art, jewelry, oriental rugs, pottery, those accessories and collectibles that you and your loved ones will cherish for years to come. Asian Imports, Gifts & More The Kimball Collection Oriental Rugs Port of Call Celebrates Third Anniversary Port of Call celebrated its third year anniversary. How time flies! What started as a furniture store and art gallery has really become an anchor in the downtown. Deborah and Anthony Blomfield have filled a niche in the community. Their store and gallery has become a regular stop for locals and visitors alike. "We constantly hear how surprised people are to discover the variety of items that are available and how often they change," says Deborah. "This is my favorite store - is a popular refrain that makes all the effort worthwhile. People visit just to get ideas often saying, that the downstairs is just like walking through the pages of the latest home décor magazine." The Gallery has also become a must do, from the local schools on a field trip doing the "Gallery Walk," a phrase/walk, coined by Anthony, to artists getting inspired by their peers, and folks just visiting to see what s new or enjoy the "SoHo" ambiance right in the middle of Warwick. "Although we are a little disappointed at the level of gallery sales, the gallery has certainly highlighted the wealth of local artistic talent, and I think it is generally appreciated by the community," said Anthony. Even though Deborah and Anthony are busy running their store, gallery and frame shop, and raising their family, they still find time to support the community. Deborah is on the Board of Directors of the Warwick Valley Chamber of Commerce and is the president of the Merchant s Guild. Anthony is actively involved in the arts community and coaching recreational soccer. Having given up their corporate careers, which required traveling and long hours commuting, the couple are living their dream of working close to home, enjoying their family and making a contribution to the local community. Country Karaoke Showdown The Orange County Fair will host its Annual Country Karaoke Contest on Mon. and Tues., July 26 and 27 at 6 p.m. Contestants will be competing for cash prizes and a chance to appear on Fri., July 30 with National Country Star Joe Diffie as the semi-finals and finals continue. Contestants can choose from music provided or bring their own CD. Prizes will be awarded at the finals on Fri., July 30 with 1st place $250, 2nd place $100 and 3rd place $50. Victoriana, Art, Collectibles INTERIOR DESIGN Linda Rosen Antiques Gail Ball, Ltd Unique Design Items/Furnishings Country & Informal Furniture, etc. Handcrafted Furniture Vintage/Estate Jewelry Railroad Avenue Warwick, New York Telephone: (845) geonal@hotmail.com

12 12 WARWICK VALLEY DISPATCH, JULY 14, 2004 GIVE IN TO TEMPTATION! BAKED GOODS FRESH FROM NYC Finest New York Cheesecake Gourmet Pies Cannolis etc. SWEET TEMPTATIONS Scott s Meadow 1364 Kings Highway, Sugar Loaf, NY Ye Jolly Onion Inn For over 32 years the Greiner family has been delighting visitors with expertly prepared cuisine, superb service, and a comfortably elegant setting. Now Open on Monday Evenings SPECIALS PREPARED TABLESIDE WED & THURS Mon, Wed &Thurs: 5-9 Fri &Sat: 5-10 Sunday: 12-7:30 Co. Route 1, Pine Island, NY PINE ISLAND FARM MARKET Juicy, Sweet & Ready to Eat! Large Selection of Fresh Fruits & Vegetables Supplied by R&G Produce of Pine Island. NOW IN...Carrots Lettuces Radish Cilantro Beets Spinach Fresh Whole Seedless Watermelons Hours Tues-Sat, 10-7 and Sunday 9-5 at the Intersection of Pulaski Hwy. & County Rt. 1 Pine Island, NY (Across from Jolly Onion Inn) ONE HUNDRED YEARS AGO July 13, 1904 On the front page of The Dispatch W. C. Lazear was advertising "Summer Goods" to include "porch chairs from $1 up, lawn swings very cheap," and "I have a lot of lawn settees that went through last October floods I will sell for 69 cents each." Business was booming in Greenwood Lake. All of the hotels and boarding houses were full and overflow guests were sleeping in "barns and wagon sheds." The Dispatch said it was the best season ever. Judge F. V. Sanford of Warwick was the main speaker when a plaque was unveiled "in the mountains between Hillburn and Ramapo in honor of the Revolutionary War entrenchments there." He spoke on the life of Col. Hathorn of Warwick. The Warwick Institute held its 20th Alumni Dinner and presented a plaster statue of Abraham Lincoln to the Institute in honor of the memory of Miss Julia Reed who had taught there for 34 years. SEVENTY YEARS AGO July 11, 1934 A company of 150 West Point Cadets were coming to camp on the grounds of the State School for Boys with appropriate guns and spotlights to train for antiaircraft maneuvers using the facilities of the Warwick Air Port. Florida hosted a gala two day State Convention of the Polish Legion of American Veterans and its Ladies Auxiliary. The events culminated in a large parade. Weekly summer evening concerts had begun in both Warwick and Florida. They were held on Friday nights in Warwick and on Tuesday nights in Florida. Editor Ketchum reported that Warwick had "never looked better." Conceding "a few seared scars" of run down property he nevertheless pronounced the village "near 100% in charm and loveliness." Noting that the hollyhocks and petunias were especially beautiful he recommended that the Village Board "buy a bushel of seeds of both and scatter them over the unsightly garbage dumps." SIXTY YEARS AGO July 12, 1944 Word was received that two young men from Pine Island, Pfc. Bernard J Bogdanski and Corp. Anthony J. Dudlo, had been killed in action "somewhere in the Pacific." Both of them were survived by eight brothers and sisters. The voters of Warwick, Tuxedo and Chester defeated a proposition to centralize their three school districts by a vote of 454 to 360. It would have involved more than 1,200 students. A Civil Aeronautics Patrol Plane piloted by Lt. Noland E. Reynolds, II, from Maryland made an emergency landing in the cornfield of Henry L. Nielson. The pilot and co-pilot were uninjured but the plane had to be towed away for repairs. Miss Thelma Mierop, the daughter of Rev. and Mrs. John Mierop, had entered the Cadet Nurse Corps. Rev. Mierop was the pastor of Calvary Baptist Church. FIFTY YEARS AGO July 14, 1954 The Dispatch was still reporting on graduations. Seward Institute in Florida graduated its largest class to date of 35 students. Nancy Schilling was Valedictorian and Patricia Lempka was Salutatorian. In Greenwood Lake 18 eighth graders graduated. Carol Schradin was Valedictorian and Prisicila Duryea was Salutatorian. St. Joseph s School in Florida graduated 21 eighth graders. A large crowd of property owners attended the Greenwood Lake Village Board meeting to complain about "rowdyism, sleeping in cars and doorways, littering, drinking and carousing." The police explained that they were happy to respond to complaints but needed callers to be willing to sign complaints otherwise it was hard for them to take action. The new Board of Education of the newly centralized Warwick-Pine Island District held its Organization Meeting and elected Robert Winchester as President. The first order of business was to decide to try double sessions at the Hamilton Avenue Elementary School to relieve serious over-crowding there. TWENTY FIVE YEARS AGO July 11, 1979 Town Supervisor Mary Murtie spoke at the Annual Dinner of the Warwick Chamber of Commerce and told them not to wait for help from an Industrial Development Agency but to "get off their duffs and support a joint effort of community groups to solicit new industries." The Warwick Town Board sharply criticized Highway Superintendent John Filipowski for making purchases that should have gone out to bid. He apologized for the mistake and explained some of the difficulties his department was experiencing with bad weather and short gas rations. Larry Carr of Warwick retired after 34 years of driving a bus between Warwick and New York City. He had made his first run on July 4, 1945 and the trip typically took between six and seven hours then more if traffic was bad. Residents of North Main Street in Florida turned out in force to protest to the Planning Board a proposal for a French restaurant "in the old Daegle home" on North Main which would require a variance from the ZBA to become a possibility. Spend Friday Night at the Movies with WVCC The Warwick Valley Community Center (WVCC) is pleased to announce its new Friday Night at the Movies. Every Friday night at 8 p.m. movies will be shown on the center s state of the art Sony Movie Theater system with 19-foot screen. The summer Friday Night at the Movies series will be run by volunteer Laura Martin. Martin is currently attending the Columbia School of the Arts as a Film studies major; she is slated to graduate in Spring A graduate of Warwick Valley High School, she is working towards attending Graduate School with the hopes of working in Cinematography as Director of Photography and working in the movie industry someday. The underlying theme of the Summer Friday Night at the Movies series is older movies which Martin feels younger audiences would enjoy and probably had never seen. "Many of these movies are ancestors of popular movies being created today," says Martin. The following is the Summer Movie Schedule: Mary Poppins on Fri., July 16 at 7:30 p.m.; the Night of the Living Dead will be featured on July 23; Some Like it Hot will be shown on July 30; The Manchurian Candidate on August 6; and the Monty Python & the Holy Grail on August 13. There will be no movie shown on August 20. On August 27, The Big Sleep will be featured. All movies with the exception of Mary Poppins will be shown at 8 p.m. Mary Poppins will begin at 7:30 p.m. There is a suggested donation of $3 per person for the movies. Children under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult. For more information on the movie schedule call the WVCC at The WVCC is located at the Doc Fry Building at 11 Hamilton Avenue in Warwick.

13 WARWICK VALLEY DISPATCH, JULY 14, Countryside Garden Tour Photos Photos By Elieen Patterson FLOWICK COUNTRY DELI Daily Breakfast and Lunch Specials Muffins Hot Lunches Homemade Soups Salads Only Boar s Head Products Eat In or Take Out 7 Days a Week Mon-Fri 4:30am-7pm Sat 5:30am-6pm Sun 5:30am-5pm Warwick Valley Garden Club members Gert Galligan, Mary Bollenbach and Dorothy Anderson. Light Groceries Cigarettes Let Us Cater Your Party 583 Route 94 North, Warwick John and Connie Vandenberg. Jeffrey and Kathryn Ahearn pose with pride near Brian s picture. A Celtic Cross adorns Brian s Garden. GREENWOOD LAKE TAXI JUST CALL Convenient & Safe SERVING WARWICK! Offering Local Rates to Warwick Residents! Monday - Thursday 9AM - 6PM Friday & Saturday 9AM - 2AM Local Long Distance Airports Vans for Parties CUTS (2887) Full Service Bridal Parties Welcome Bobbi Stubeck (center), with Garden Club Members Claire Gabelmann and Sheila Nordman. 56 Forester Avenue Ample Parking Warwick, New York Bob and Sally Scheueremann. 100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEED One of the display gardens at Scheuermann s Slice of Heaven. Brian and Charlotte Hamilton share their Little Piece of the Sky. ALL YOU CAN EAT LOBSTER, SEAFOOD & PRIME RIB $35.99 BUFFET Every Fri & Sat, 5PM to 10PM EVERY SUNDAY BREAKFAST BUFFET w/ coffee $8.99 Bradley s Corner Diner, Bar & Restaurant Full Menu also Available Soft Ice Cream Reservations Recommended (845) Rt.6 Bradley s Corner, Middletown Open 7 Days a Week, 6 AM - Midnight

14 14 WARWICK VALLEY DISPATCH, JULY 14, th Anniversary Celebration: Mr. & Mrs. Richard J. Van Der Molen An outdoor setting was the beautiful backdrop for the 50th anniversary celebration of Richard and Grace Van Der Molen of Warwick. Married on July 10, 1953, Dick and Grace celebrated the event on Sat., July 12, In attendance was Grace s sister, Lois Miller of Avon, N.Y., who was Matron of Honor in their wedding. Dick s sister, Etta Vealey, was also in attendance as was their immediate family, Cathy Van Der Molen from Kentucky, Lyn Barnes and her children from New York, Myrna DeStafano and her family also from New York, Rosemarie Van Der Molen from Pennsylvania, their son, Raymond and his family from New York, and several nieces and nephews. The outdoor picnic invoked an enjoyable atmosphere in which to reminisce about their wedding day and catch up on news. Attendees were able to participate in many outdoor recreational activities. The tables were adorned with gold centerpieces and camellias, which were the flowers Grace carried in her bridal bouquet. The anniversary cake was decorated with their original wedding picture. Morrissey Receives Scholarship During a celebration of Nurses Day 2004, Tara Morrissey, RN, CEN, a resident of Warwick, was awarded the Winifred Marie Gallagher Memorial Scholarship for her dedication to the Emergency Department of Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, an affiliate of the Saint Barnabas Health Care System. Ms. Morrissey received $1,000 toward future academic studies. Pictured from left are Nancy Shendell-Falik, RN, MA, vice president of Patient Care Services; Tara Morrissey; and Paul A. Mertz, executive director. Casey, Diermeier & Goldberg Graduates of SUNY Oneonta Thousands of parents, family members, alumni, and friends were on hand Sat., May 22, to honor the Class of 2004 at SUNY College at Oneonta s 115th Commencement. College President Alan B. Donovan awarded bachelor s degrees to 672 undergraduate students who completed their requirements in May. Among those receiving diplomas were Rebecca Lynn Goldberg of Greenwood Lake, BS, Human Ecology; Peter Robert Casey of Warwick, BS, Magna Cum Laude, Business Economics; and Devon Grace Diermeier of Warwick, BS, Child and Family Studies. Kraai Graduates from University of the Arts On May 20, Liesje Anne Kraai graduated with honors from the University of the Arts, Philadelphia, Penn. She received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Animation. Liesje is the daughter of Fritz and Stacy Kraai and a 2000 Warwick Valley High School graduate. English Receives Degree at Manhattan College Manhattan College awarded more than 100 graduate degrees in biotechnology, education and engineering on Wed., May 19. Dennis English of Warwick was among those graduates. King Graduates from Lehigh Michael King of Warwick was among Lehigh s graduates at the 136th commencement ceremony on Mon., May 24 in Goodman Stadium. Michael graduated with a Bachelor s Degree in Computer Engineering with honors. Mauro Graduates from Lynchburg College Kathleen Maria Mauro, daughter of Joseph and Nancy Mauro of Warwick, recently graduated from Lynchburg College, a private college in Central Virginia enrolling 2,100 students in professional, liberal arts, and graduate studies. Mauro received a BS in Human Development and Learning. She is a graduate of Warwick Valley High School. Wright Attends Writers Institute Marina Wright, a junior at Warwick Valley High School, has been accepted to the 2004 New York State Summer Young Writers Institute (SYWI). It was held at Silver Bay, Lake George, July Marina was one of twentyfive New York State high school students to be accepted into the program. Work produced during the SYWI will be published in a magazine, The Writer s Voice. The magazine will also be published on the internet. Brancato Graduates from York College Amy Brancato of Sterling Forest, N.Y. received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Graphic Design with a Minor in Advertising from York College, Penn. Amy was Magna Cum Laude with a grade point average of She also received National Honors Fraternity Phi Sigma Pi 2003 and 2004 Student Senate Service Awards. She was a member of both the York College Players and the E.A.C.O. (a cultural exchange organization). Amy is the daughter of Bill and Carole Brancato of Sterling Forest, N.Y. Graduates from Quinnipiac University Emily Scheible of Warwick received a Bachelor s Degree during undergraduate commencement ceremonies at Quinnipiac University on May 16. Scheible has been named to the Dean s List for the Spring 2004 semester. Ashley Hutchinson of Warwick also received a Bachelor s Degree from Quinnipiac University during the undergraduate commencement ceremonies. Benvengo on Quinnipiac s Dean s List Christine Benvengo of Warwick has been named to the Dean s List for the Spring 2004 semester at Quinnipiac University. Warwick Residents Graduate University of Scranton The University of Scranton conferred 1,044 graduate and undergraduate degrees on May 30 at Wachovia Arena, Wilkes-Barre. The Warwick degree recipients were: Alexia Antoniades, BS, Elementary Education; Katie A. Florkiewicz, BS, Health Sciences PT Track; Cristina R. Hohmann, BA, Communication; Kathryn E. Juron, BS, Nursing; and Kristina A. Melillo, BS, Elementary Education. Young on Dean s List Alyssa M. Young of Warwick has earned a place on Western New England College s Dean s List for her excellent academic performance during the Spring Semester. Goldberg & Smith on SUNY Oneonta Dean s List The State University of New York College at Oneonta recently announced the names of 935 students who earned Dean s List honors for the Spring 2004 semester. The following students named to the Dean s List were: Rebecca Goldberg of Greenwood and Meghan Smith of Warwick. Lon Tytell/The Warwick Valley Dispatch Final Plans for Sidewalk Sale Co-chairpersons Tim Mullally and Sue Loughren are making final plans for this years Sidewalk Sale to be held Friday - Sunday, July 23 through 25. Many exciting bargains will be offered and music will be provided by the band, "Waking Gabriel" and "Melinda's Music."

15 WARWICK VALLEY DISPATCH, JULY 14, P.L.A.V. s Successful Chicken Challenge By Colleen McAvey The Pine Island Polish Legion of American Veterans (P.L.A.V.) held their first annual "Chicken Challenge" at the legions pavilion on Sat., July 10. Three teams participated in this cook-off fund raiser, each making chicken breasts with their own homemade sauce. Judges tasted the teams scrumptious BBQ chicken; they chose the father and son team of Dave Olejiniczak, Sr. and Dave Olejiniczak, Jr. called "Bubba Gump Chicken," as the first place winner. The second place trophy went to the "Chicken Chokers," whose motto "It's all in the Sauce" was proudly displayed on their t- shirts. Rounding-off this team were Randy and Helen Blenis, Bobby Goodrich, Indian Paugh, and Jeff Filipowski. Coming in a close third was a group of good friends on the "Rock and Roll Chicken" team, which consisted of Pete Noger, Dan Kaczmar, and Tom Osczepinski. These guys, like the rest of those attending this event had a wonderful time. And with delicious food, music, volleyball, and horseshoes a good time certainly was had by all s OF ITEMS FOR $1 MERCHANT S SQUARE VIDEO & DOLLAR VARIETY Merchant s Square Mall Ronald Reagan Blvd. Kings Highway, Warwick, NY Bernie & Kathi Milner The father and son team of Dave Olejiniczak Sr. and Dave Olejiniczak Jr. known as "Bubba Gump Chicken" nabbed the first place trophy. Kings Students Donate to Meals-on-Wheels Warwick Meals-on-Wheels received a $100 donation from fourth and fifth grade students at Kings Elementary School. The gift is a result of profits earned from the "school store," a rolling cart staffed by students and parent volunteers. The store sells necessary school supplies such as pencils, erasers and bookmarks. Begun by Mrs. Wolckenhauer and Mrs. Laroe, it gives students the opportunity to use and improve their math skills and earn money for many local charities. Colleen McAvey/The Warwick Valley Dispatch Virginia Kurdyla and her neighbor, Rick Marquez, enjoy a game of horseshoes. Donations have also been given to the Mustard Seed Migrant Ministry, the Warwick Food Pantry, the Heidi Villegas Fund, and the Anthony Quinn Memorial Scholarship. In addition to their monetary donation, Mrs. Wolckenhauer s students have supported the Meals-on- Wheels program by creating several dozen placemats for each holiday. Their cheerful artwork has brightened the tables of the meal recipients throughout the year. Letters & Lines Personal and Small Business Computer Services Web Site Design PC or Mac Training Database Programming Troubleshooting & Support richard@lettersandlines.com Gas & Electric Motor Repair Charger Repair & Free loaner Parts & accessories Club Car Ez-Go Yamaha tri-stategolfcarts.com richard@tri-stategolfcarts.com Want to tell a story about Life in the Valley? We d love to share your Warwick tales in our pages! From left: Nick Amatetti, Ashley Stokkeland, Joe Ingui, Mrs. Stokkeland, Mrs. Passafiume, Lexi Kantor, and Danielle Passafiume. Call us at or us at editor@wvdispatch.com

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17 WARWICK VALLEY DISPATCH, JULY 14, CLASSIFIEDS Call Deadline 12 Noon Fridays LEGAL NOTICES Rentals $ Br...Warwick $ Br...Warwick $ Br...Warwick $ Br...Warwick $ Br...Warwick $ Br...Warwick $ Br...Warwick $ Br...Warwick Call Warwick Country Realty,Inc.For Additional Information t1 RETAIL/OFFICE - Village Location on Main Street. Lots of window visibility to the street. Great foot traffic. Excellent location. Call tfn Thrift Shop THRIFT SHOP of Christ Episcopal Church is open every Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 12 noon at 50 South St. in Warwick. Clothing, baby clothes, toys, household items, books and magazines. Clean saleable donations welcome tfn Wanted Dead or Alive CARS, TRUCKS, MET- ALS Need auto parts? Call Specht s Reg. dlr tfn HOMESTEAD VILLAGE CONDO, PHASE II... Rentals VILLA/VACATION RENTAL Enjoy a memorable vacation week at Westgate Lakes Resort in beautiful Orlando, FL, between Disney World & Universal Studios 2-bedroom unit. Pools and Lake, owner privileges and discounts. Call Warwick owner for additional information tfn Local Students Win Lions Peace Poster Contest Every year Lions International hosts a Peace Poster contest. Students around the world that are 11, 12, and 13 years of age are eligible to participate in the contest. The world wide winner was Vittoria from Italy. The runner-ups were from Italy, Spain, South Korea and the United States. The Warwick Lions Club sponsors this program annually and there are five overall winners. The following students received an award: Chealsea Marmor from the Warwick Middle School; Dominic Giello from Pine Island Elementary; Thomas Loforese from Kings Elementary; Katie Fitzgerald from Park Avenue Elementary and Emma Lillian from Sandfordville Elementary. The students select a medium as outlined in the contest rules to draw, paint or sketch their interpretation of the contest's theme. Each poster is judged on originality, artistic merit and expression of the theme. Posters advance through several judging levels: local, district, multiple district and international. At the international level, a group of judges from the art, peace, youth, education and media communities select one grand prize winner and 23 merit award winners. The Warwick Lions Club originated in They are part of the world s largest service organization and are recognized world wide for their work with the blind and visually impaired. Lions Club meetings are held the first and third Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Landmark Inn. Anyone interested in joining our growing organization can contact Lion Craig Thompson, 1st Vice President and Membership Director at , us at info@warwicklions.org, or visit our website ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS VILLAGE OF FLORIDA Notice of Hearing A public hearing before the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Village of Florida will be held on the 12th day of July, 2004 commencing at 7:30 P.M. at the Village Hall, 33 South Main Street, Florida, New York to consider the following application: KENNETH FRANCOMANO for property located at the corner of Werner Avenue & Pleasant Street, Florida, New York and designated on the Village tax map as Section 109 Block 2 Lot 14.1 and located in an R-7 District for a variance of Section D(1) allowing a 6 foot high vinyl fence on a portion of the property line on Werner Avenue where fences may not exceed 42 inches in height. The above application is open to inspection at the office of the Board of Appeals, 33 South Main Street, Florida, New York. Persons wishing to appear at such hearing may do so in person or by attorney or other representative. Communications in writing in relation thereto may be filed with the Board, or at such hearing. Gloria McAndrews Secretary Florida ZBA 7-14-t1 WARWICK VALLEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DIS- TRICT, P.O. BOX 595, WARWICK, NEW YORK LEGAL NOTICE The Board of Education of the Warwick Valley Central School District invites the submission of Sealed Bids for: SALE OF SCHOOL VEHICLES (2) Vehicles may be seen at the Bus Garage on County Route One from 8A to 3P Monday through Friday. These vehicles are being "sold as is." Proposals are requested in accordance with specifications. Sealed bids will be received until 2 p.m., Tuesday, August 3, 2004 at the District Office located in the Warwick Valley Middle School at 225 West Street Ext; P.O. Box 595; Warwick, NY ; at which time and place all bids will be opened and publicly read. Complete Specifications and Bid Forms, including Notice to Bidders, may be obtained by contacting the Transportation Department at (845) Dorothy Wilson District Clerk 7-14-t1 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS VILLAGE OF WARWICK, N.Y. Notice of Hearing A public hearing before the Board of Appeals of the Village of Warwick will be held on the 19th day of July 2004 commencing at 7:00 P.M. at 77 Main Street, Village of Warwick, New York to consider the following applications: GALLOWAY ROAD ASSOCIATES LLC for property located at 62 Galloway Road, Warwick, New York, designated on the Village tax map as Section 214 Block 10 Lot 2.1 & 3 and located in a GC/R-1 District, for an interpretation or variance of Section f allowing parking spaces on that section of the lot in the R1 Zoning District which are accessory to a use on the lot which is located in a GC Zoning District. The above application is open to inspection at the office of the Board of Appeals, 77 Main Street, Warwick, New York. Persons wishing to appear at such hearing may do so in person or by attorney or other representative. Communications in writing in relation thereto may be filed with the Board, or at such hearing. HENRY DE VRIES Chairman 7-14-t1 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Planning Board of the Town of Warwick will hold a Public Hearing on July 21, 2004 at 7:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter can be heard, at the Town Hall, 132 Kings Highway, Warwick, New York, on the application of Gordon and Holly Jo Brown, for the application for site plan approval for the reconstruction and use of an existing dwelling; situated on tax parcel S 55 B 1 L 63, parcel located in a designated protection area on the easterly side of Cascade Road, 500 south of NYS Route 17A, in the RU zone, of the Town of Warwick, County of Orange, State of New York. All interested parties will be given an opportunity to speak. Dated: July 13, 2004 TOWN OF WARWICK PLANNING BOARD Benjamin Astorino, Chairman 7-14-t1 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Planning Board of the Town of Warwick will hold a Public Hearing on July 21, 2004 at 7:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter can be heard, at the Town Hall, 132 Kings Highway, Warwick, New York, on the application of Frances and Gregory Masefield, for the application for final approval of a proposed 2-lot subdivision, situated on tax parcel S 47 B 1 L ; parcel located on the eastern side of Bellvale Lakes Road, 3760± feet south of the Town of Chester border, in the MT zone, of the Town of Warwick, County of Orange, State of New York. Dated: July 13, 2004 TOWN OF WARWICK PLANNING BOARD Benjamin Astorino, Chairman 7-14-t1 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Planning Board of the Town of Warwick will hold a Public Hearing on July 21, 2004 at 7:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter can be heard, at the Town Hall, 132 Kings Highway, Warwick, New York, on the application of Anton and Lidwina Maydl, for the application for final approval of a proposed lot line change, situated on tax parcel S 64 B 2 L 13 and L 14; and located on the northern side of Buttermilk Falls Road and 1100± feet east of Cascade Road intersection, in the MT zone, of the Town of Warwick, County of Orange, State of New York. Continued public hearing from the June 2, 2004 Planning Board meeting. All interested parties will be given an opportunity to speak. Dated July 13, 2004 TOWN OF WARWICK PLANNING BOARD Benjamin Astorino, Chairman 7-14-t1 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Planning Board of the Town of Warwick will hold a Public Hearing on July 21, 2004 at 7:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter can be heard, at the Town Hall, 132 Kings Highway, Warwick, New York, on the application of James Aronson, for the application for final approval of a proposed 17-lot subdivision and lot line change; to be situated on tax parcel S 42 B 1 L 1.31, and located along the southerly side of Pine Island Turnpike approximately 1,200 east of the intersection with Union Corners Road, in the RU zone, of the Town of Warwick, County of Orange, State of New York. All interested parties will be given an opportunity to speak. Dated: July 13, 2004 TOWN OF WARWICK PLANNING BOARD Benjamin Astorino, Chairman 7-14-t1 2 Br, 1 1/2 Bath, excellent condition, private patio and quiet street, tennis, basketball, pool, child s playground on premises. List Price $237,500 Village Realty of Orange County 62 N. Main Street, Florida, NY , Fax: EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY REALTOR 15 Oakland Avenue, Warwick NY acres of lovely village property with municipal water, sewer and natural gas lines and small ranch style house needing TLC. ONLY $274,900 villreal@warwick.net Website:

18 18 WARWICK VALLEY DISPATCH, JULY 14, 2004 Serving Warwick Since hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Panco Oil Co. has been a family tradition since 1907, supplying Warwick s energy needs for almost thirty years. With four locations in Orange County, we re always nearby to answer your call - any season, any day, any hour. At Panco your comfort is our business. HOME HEATING OIL GASOLINE DIESEL FUEL PROPANE WHITE KEROSENE BURNERS & SERVICE Warwick Pine Island Goshen Highland Falls Sports Fans! I BET YOU DIDN T KNOW Brought to you by Eric Nilsestuen READ THE DISPATCH ONLINE ANYTIME. Visit and click on our link. Ken Griffey Jr. s 500th major league home run in the 2004 season put him in select company. At age 34, he joins only five other players who reached 500 before they turned 35. How many of the others can you name, and who was the youngest to break the 500 barrier? Three are obvious to most any baseball fan Hank Aaron, Babe Ruth and Willie Mays, all of whom were 34. Another 34-year-old was Sammy Sosa, who hit 500 in And the youngest? The often overlooked Jimmie Foxx, who blasted number 500 at age 32 and finished his hall-of-fame career with 534. Frequent home run hitters are also frequent strikeout victims, because they re usually swinging for the fences. Only three players in major league history have struck out at least 2,000 times, including one of the 500-home run kings named above. Any idea which one? The answer is Sammy Sosa, who reached the dubious milestone in May of The other two with more than 2,000 are Andres Galarraga and the all-time strikeout leader, Reggie Jackson, who whiffed 2,597 times in his career. When you think about golf equipment, you don t usually think about pants. But players at the highest level do. Take Tiger Woods, who has his own personal pants maker. His name is Cary Mitchell, a designer and tailor from Charlotte who estimates that he makes about 40 pairs of slacks for Tiger per year, at a little less than $300 per pair. But Tiger s corporate sponsor, Nike, foots the bill. By the way, Tiger wears a tropical-weight wool blend that breathes easily, with a little more room than normal dress pants. I bet you didn t know...that being an independent agent means we can get the best coverage and best price from a number of top Insurance companies...stop in or call and see for yourself. John W. Sanford & Son, Inc. 68 Main St Warwick Brownie Troop & Mt. Alverno Residents have Tea Party Thanks to an idea suggested by the staff at Mount Alverno Center, the adult home and assisted living program on the Warwick Campus of the Bon Secours Healthcare System, afternoon tea has become a popular and regular event. "Many of our residents never miss it," said Administrator Kathie Deak. "It s part of what we do every day to make sure they enjoy an excellent quality of life." On Wed, June 23, members of Warwick s Brownie Troop 409 visited Mt. Alverno to help make that daily event even more enjoyable for the residents. Accompanied by Troop Leaders Rene Smith-Conway and Rochelle Gibbons, the young ladies not only brought a variety of delicious cookies but they also helped set the tables, served tea and entertained the residents with songs. The girls in the Brownie Troop had recently earned a Girl Scout patch for the cookie donations and they voted to distribute them to Mt. Alverno residents as a community service. "They selected this all by themselves," said Troop Leader Rochelle Gibbons." Taking that extra step to make sure each resident at Mt. Alverno Center is comfortable and at home in his or her surroundings exemplifies the spirit and philosophy of long term care at the Bon Secours Warwick, NY Campus. The afternoon tea at Mount Alverno is just one of many activities available each day. Visits by local organizations such as the Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts that support St. Anthony Community Hospital, Schervier Pavilion skilled nursing home and Mount Alverno Center are a common occurrence. Arriving with cookies Rear: Troop Leaders Rene Smith-Conway and Rochelle Gibbons. Center: Ciara Rodriguez, 7; Madyson Odell, 6 and Ariel Gibbons,7. Front: Breanna Conway, 6, and Devin Forman, 7. Alyssa Hobart, 8, another member of the Brownie Troop, was not present for the photograph. VA Improves Access to Insurance Info The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced that veterans will now be able to access their Veterans' Group Life Insurance (VGLI) accounts at any time of the day or night from any computer or telephone. "Today's veterans are technologically savvy, and VA's Life Insurance program is constantly looking for better ways to meet their needs," said Under Secretary for Benefits Daniel L. Cooper. "We will be adding new features to both our online account and interactive voice response systems on a continuing basis so veterans can manage their policies from anywhere, at any time." Using a secure Web site, the VGLI Online Account Access system allows veterans to obtain basic information on their account through the insurance web site at < Veterans can call VA at any time, by using their telephone keypad and can hear recorded information on their accounts. They can also request certain changes to their VGLI accounts, such as billing frequency and payment method, as well as order certain forms via mail or fax. Country Auction Would you like to spend ten days in November at an exclusive resort in the Bahamas or Bermuda? Do you need a "pile of poop" to bring life to your garden? Or, a Victorian mahogany gaming table for those Friday night card parties? These items, along with a wide variety of antiques, original art, and services, will be auctioned off at an unusual Country Auction on July 17 at the D&H Canal Park in Cuddebackville. The D&H Canal Park is located on Route 209 one mile south of the junction with Route 211. For more information, call or visit or Bring your garden to life with this "pile of poop" that will be auctioned off on July 17.

19 WARWICK VALLEY DISPATCH, JULY 14, TUESDAYS Florida Farmers Market each Tuesday starting June 29 across from Big V, Rte. 94 and 17A, 10 a.m. 6 p.m. sponsored by Florida Chamber of Commerce in cooperation with the Cornell Cooperative Extension. For information call Dottie Ehlers WEDNESDAYS Chess Club - The Tuscan Café, 5 South St., Warwick each Wednesday, 5:30 p.m. All levels welcome. WEDNESDAY, JULY 14 Snakes in the Neighborhood! Getting Along with Our Slithering Neighbors at Albert Wisner Public Library, July 14, 7 p.m. Randy Stechert, herpetologist will present a slide show about the life and habitats of local snakes. He will bring live specifments. To register call FRIDAY, JULY 16 Acid Kid and DJ Impulse, Fri., July 16, 7:30, Tuscan Café, South Street, Warwick. Friday Night Movies at the Warwick Valley Community Center. Mary Poppins starring Julie Andrews, Fri., July 16, 7:30 p.m. Suggested donation $3. For information call SATURDAY, JULY 17 New York City Songbird Rachel Rooster followed by "Sireen of Swamprock" Rebel Red., July 17, 8 p.m., Tuscan Café, South Street, Warwick. 18. Participate in a survey of butterflies of the O.C. Land Trust preserves. Bring lunch and plenty to drink. Call for meeting place. Free to public. WEDNESDAY, JULY 21 Annie Rabbitt for Assembly Campaign Headquarters Ribbon-Cutting, Wed., July 21, 5 p.m., 10 New St., Goshen. Refreshments. For directions call FRIDAY, JULY 23 Friday Night Movies at the Warwick Valley Community Center. Night of the Living Dead, Fri., July 23, 8 p.m. Suggested donation $3. For information call The Woes plus Static Sound two soulful bands return Fri., July 23, 7:30 p.m., Tuscan Café, South St., Warwick. SATURDAY, JULY 24 Large Yard Sale Family moving (new and used items), Sat., July 24, 9 a.m. 4 p.m. rain date Sat., July 31, at the New Milford Historical Museum, 4 Southwyck Lane, New Milford, N.Y. Blood Drive sponsored by The Goodwill Hook & Ladder Ladies Auxiliary at Warwick Fire Dept. Station 1, Church Street Ext., Sat., July 24, 10 a.m. 3:15 p.m. Bring photo ID. Call to make an appointment. Leave your name and phone number where you can be reached and someone will return your call. Warwick. Cost $30. Enrollees must hold a NYS Learners Permit before registering. To register call George Arnott Battle of the Bands, July 24, 4:30-9 p.m., Mt. Peter Ski Area, Warwick. Gate opens 2 p.m. Watch five great teen bands battle it out for prizes. Event T-shirts, barbecue for sale. For information and tickets call or visit SUNDAY, JULY 25 St. Edward Craft Fair & Flea Market Sun., July 25, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. (rain date: Sun., Aug. 1), St. Edward Church, Main St., Florida. Refreshments & delicious baked good for sale. For vendor information call Tom Coughlin at Night Terrors Sun., July 25, 4 p.m., Tuscan Café, South St., Warwick. MONDAY, JULY 26 AARP Chapter 377 will meet Mon., July 26, 12:30 p.m. sharp, Town Hall Senior Room, Kings Highway, Warwick. Speaker: Jan Jansen of E.T. Jansen Nursery L.L.C. of Florida. Topic: "Your Garden." Refreshments will be served. THURSDAY, JULY 29 Defensive Driving Class Thurs., July 29, 5-10 p.m., American Legion Hall (side entrance), Forester Ave., Warwick. Cost: $39. To register call George Arnott. FRIDAY, JULY 30 Friday Night Movies at the Warwick Valley Community Center. Some Like It COME CHECK OUT THE NEW 2004 CHEVY... Hot, Fri., July 30, 8 p.m. Suggested donation $3. For information call SATURDAY, JULY 31 Pine Island Recreation Chicken Barbecue Sat., July 31, Pine Island Park, 5-7 p.m. Takeouts available at 4:30 p.m. Cost: Adults $9; children (under 10) $6. For tickets call Beth, ; or Paulette, ; or inquire at Recreation. Giant tailgate sale Sat., July 31, 9 a.m. 4 p.m., parking lot of Mechanical Rubber, 77 Forester Ave., Warwick, sponsored by Warwick Town Democrats. Rain or shine. All individuals and vendors are welcome. Approximately 135 spaces available. Spaces are $20. For information and reservations call or Naked Albert, singer songwriter, Sat., July 31, 7:30 p.m., Tuscan Café, South St., Warwick. MONDAY, AUGUST 2 THROUGH AUGUST 6 Vacation Bible School, First Presbyterian Church, Church, Chester, Aug. 2 6, 9 a.m. to 12 noon. Theme: "Jesus Helps You Power Up!" To register your child, call Joan at SUNDAY, AUGUST 8 Florida Lions Club Bed Race, Sun., August 8 at Florida Fun Fest. For information call Sue The Warwick Walkers are meeting Sat., July 17, 11 a.m. 12 noon, Wawayanda State Park, outside the Information Booth. Everyone is welcome to join. SUNDAY, JULY 18 "Butterflies Galore Walk", (Sunny Day Only). 9:30 a.m. 4:30 p.m., Sun., July Defensive Driving Class Sat., July 24, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Warwick Town Hall, Kings Highway (front door). Cost: $39. 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20 20 WARWICK VALLEY DISPATCH, JULY 14, 2004 Registration Open for Orange County Bicycle Tour Registration is now open for the Orange County Bicycle Club s 2004 "Country Roads" Bicycle Tour, scheduled for Sun., Sept. 12, at Warwick High School. "Country Roads" is a festival for cyclists, featuring rides, food, music, raffles, markets, and an enthusiastic gathering. As many as 1,500 riders are expected to participate. All types of bike riders are welcome. Register on line at the club s web site, or phone for information. The pre-registration fee of $30 ($15 for children under 12) includes the tour, lunch, a choice of a commemorative t-shirt or socks, and all the sideshows and activities. Late registration, on the day of the event, will cost $35, and does not include t-shirt or socks. The main event is the two-wheel excursion through Orange County s pastures, villages, fields and forested ridges. There are four routes, graded by difficulty, utilizing secondary roads unencumbered by busy traffic. There is a 10-mile course for families and once-in-a-while riders, as well as routes of 20, 40 and 62 miles for more experienced cyclists. These non-competitive, self-guided rides are designed to show off the picture-book qualities of Orange County. "You can drive around the county in a car until the tires go bald," explained club president Seth Piker of Monroe, "and you ll never feel it the way you do on a bicycle. When you pedal, the scenery shines brighter, you taste the air, and the landscape draws you in. It s exhilarating." Along the way, the bike club provides frequent roadside refreshment stands stocked with fresh fruit, sandwiches, and home-made cookies. An element of fantasy sometimes creeps into these rest stops. In the past, servers have appeared costumed as hippies, Scottish highlanders, or denizens of a desert oasis. All four rides end where they began, at Warwick High School, where riders will find a full country picnic laid out on the banquet tables. (Vegetarians will not go hungry.) After lunch entertainment features the dance music of Jake Stigers and the Velvet Roots. A winning raffle ticket will take home a BMW mountain bike, a massage or a membership to Straub s Fitness Center. Bike apparel and gear will be on sale at closeout prices. Last year, the Orange County Bicycle Club lost a vital friend, Sharon Giannino of Warwick. The 2004 "Country Roads" Tour honors her memory. Proceeds from the tour will fund an education trust for Sharon s three children, Jessica, Jonathan and Julian. After several weekends of Match Play, the Warwick Valley Country Club s 2004 President s Cup Tournament culminated with a cake and champagne celebration on Sun., July 4. On hand to make the presentations were Susan Filingeri, WVCC President and Golf Chairman Rob Lattimer. The President s Cup winners were, from left: Julia Farrell (ladies runner-up); Dianne Kelly (ladies winner); Barney Kunert (men s winner) and Chris Devine (men s runner-up). Dream... Big enough to meet all your real estate needs...small enough to care. with your eyes open SEASONED WITH LOVE & CARE......Be the first to see this 5 Bedroom. 2 full bath Village Charmer...Lots of space, including full walk up attic & full basement... Convenient location...this is a Special one...so act now!!! USR LOVELY RANCH STYLE HOME park-like acres in Warwick, NY...this home offers your family lots of up-dates...fireplace in living room...3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, 1581 sq. ft. of living space...plus a finished basement...terrific commute...a Must See!!! USR79 offered at: $339,900 offered at: $413,000 3 St. Stephens Lane, Suite 2, Warwick, NY fax usrealty@warwick.net Historic Shingle-Style Colonial An inviting bluestone walkway welcomes you into this impeccably restored, circa 1812 shingle-style colonial. This gracious home offers a first floor master bedroom suite with fireplace and 5 additional bedrooms including an au-pair suite with a back staircase, three-and-a-half baths, and exquisitely detailed principal rooms. The new gourmet kitchen, with adjoining fire placed keeping room, has garden views. Elegant references include the finest millwork, three fireplaces, and unique windows -- including the original Palladian window with window seat -- hardwood and random width floors, built-ins -- all meticulously maintained. You will not want to leave your private terrace with the columned pergola as you enjoy the serenity of the English gardens and koi pond. A cobblestone entrance leads you to a detached three-car garage. From top to bottom, this gracious residence is the epitome of elegance, comfort, and serenity in a place to call home for years to come. Shown exclusively through Claudia Vaccaro Real Estate by appointment only. This exceptional home is being offered at $859,000 claudiavaccaro.com