Jan 2010

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Jan 2010

Volume Five, Number 1, January 2010 © 2010 A Florida Chamber of Commerce Initiative
COMPLIMENTARY
Page 2 The Florida Onion January 2010
From the Mayor
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Happy New Year!
This is a great time to look back and see what was accomplished in the past year, what still needs
completion and set our sights on what should be accomplished in 2010.
In 2009 the village acquired a parcel of land on Maple Avenue which connects to the Werner properties
on North Main Street to be used for as municipal parking lot. The lot has been cleared and graded.
When the village receives approval for a New York State grant, we will pave the lot.
This past year restrooms were completed at the Village of Florida Park at Glenmere. The construction was hampered by
the regulations imposed upon the contractor due to the frogs; but it is now finally complete.
You can read current and archive editions of The Florida
Onion on-line at www.Warwickinfo.net/FloridaOnion.
When we get NYS Department of Environmental Conservation approval we hope to work on getting rid of the nuisance
weeds in Glenmere Lake.
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In this difficult economy, our priority is to make every effort to keep the village tax rate stable by doing more with less.
Mayor James Pawliczek
Mayor James Pawliczek
Village of Florida
PO Box 505, Florida, NY 10921
This article is my way of communicating with you, the residents
of the Village of Florida, on a regular basis. Any opinions
expressed are strictly my own.
Community Calendar January 2010
Non-profit organizations may place events on the Community Calendar by e-mailing [email protected] or call 651-6000.
Sunday
Monday
CoC - Chamber of Commerce
FPL - Florida Public Library
FSC - Florida Senior Center
GH - Golden Hill Elementary School
HVPS - Hudson Valley Polonaise Society
3
10
17
4
24
6
5
Florida Fire Dept meeting; 8 PM,
Florida Fire House
Pulaski Fire Dept meeting; 8 PM,
Pine Island
Seward Seniors Business Mtg;
1 PM, FSC
SSSI PTSA Meeting; 7 PM, SSSI
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12
American Legion Post 1250
Meeting; 7 PM, Legion Hall
Cohen Circle
Village Planning Board Materials
Due by Noon, Village Hall.
St. Joseph Holy Name Society
meeting; 8:15 PM
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19
MARTIN LUTHER KING
JR. DAY - NO SCHOOL
Free Blood Pressure Screening;
Florida Fire House
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Wednesday
Thursday
13
The Florida Onion Committee
Meeting; Noon, Marina’s
Golden Floridians Game Day &
Social Time; 1 PM, FSC
Village Board Meeting; 7:30 PM,
FSC
20
Seward Seniors Business Mtg;
1 PM, FSC
Village Planning Board Work
Session; 7:30 PM, Village Hall.
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Golden Floridians Business
Meeting; 1PM, FSC
Florida CoC Meeting; 6 PM, The
Copper Bottom
Friday
1
KoC - Knights of Columbus (Hall is at 75 N Main St
PLAV - Polish Legion of Am Vet Bldg, Pine Island
Prof Bldg - Professional Building (62 N Main St)
PTA - Parent Teacher Association
PTSA - Parent Teacher Student Association
SSSI - SS Seward Institute
$ - Indicates Paid Event
Abbreviations:
St. Stanislaus Rosary Meeting;
11:30 AM, Pine Island
St. Joseph Rosary Society;
2 PM, Parish Hall
Tuesday
NEW YEAR’S DAY NO SCHOOL
Saturday
2
Solemnity of Mary Mass; 9 AM
and Noon, St. Joseph’s.
10:30 AM, St. Stanislaus.
7
8
9
15
16
22
23
Board of Education Work
Session; 7:30 PM, SSSI
Memorial Building
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GH PTA Meeting; 7:30 PM, GH
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Golden Floridians Business
Meeting and Food Drive for
Backpack Snack Attack; 1PM,
FSC
Board of Education Meeting; 7:30
PM, GH
27The Florida Onion Mtg; Noon,
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Marina’s
Golden Floridians; Noon, FSC.
Florida CoC Board of Directors
Mting; 6 PM, Myles.
Vill Bd Work Session; 7 PM, Vill Hall.
V Planning Bd Mting; 7:30PM, C.
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Florida Village Hall, 33 South Main Street
Clerk: 651-7815
Historian: 651-7815
Village Justice: 651-4940
Parks & Rec: 651-8622
Police Department, 2 Cohen Circle: 651-7800
Highway Department, 45 Maple Avenue: 651-4332
Water Department, Glenmere Avenue Extension: 651-7175
Historical Society, PO Box 97: 651-7466
United States Post Office, 15 Edward J Lempka Drive: 651-7831
Cub Scout Pack 44: PO Box 126; 651 2340
The Florida Onion: 651-6000, [email protected]
Florida Chamber of Commerce: 651-6000
Warwick Valley Humane Society: 986-2473
NOTE: All addresses are Florida NY, 10921. Area code 845.
Florida Houses of Worship
First United Presbyterian Church, 1 N Main St. Sunday Service at 10:30 AM. Sunday School at 9:30 AM
St. Ignatius Antiochian Orthodox Church, 75 N Main St. Sunday—Matins at 9 AM, Divine Liturgy at 10 AM,
Sunday School 9:30 AM (to resume in September); Wednesday—Daily Vespers at 7 PM. Information call 201-400-0854
St. Joseph’s Church, 14 Glenmere Ave. Schedule of Masses: Saturday Vigil at 4:30PM; Sunday 7:30 AM,
9:00 AM and 12 Noon; Baptisms (scheduled): Sunday 1 PM. Sacrament of Penance: Saturday 4 5 PM;
Religious Education: Sun 10 AM, Mon 3:30 PM, Wed 7:17 PM; Parish Finance Council meets quarterly
throughout the year. Phone: 651-7792; fax: 651-7793; e mail [email protected]
Temple Beth Shalom, a Reform Synagogue, 13 Roosevelt Ave. 1st, 3rd, and 5th Fridays services begin at
8 PM; 2nd and 4th Fridays services begin at 6:30 PM Visit www.tbsny.org for more information.
The Florida Onion January 2010 Page 3
Christmas Traditions Continue in Florida
The second grade chorus and fourth grade band from Golden Hill Elementary
School welcomed Floridians to the annual tree lighting ceremony at Village Hall
in December. Under the direction of music teacher Kristen Henne, the children
entertained the crowd until the sound of sirens signalled the arrival of Santa,
borne into town courtesy of the Florida Fire Department.
,
Pictured left to right: Kristen Henne, Santa arrives, students from Golden Hill’s second grade sing to the crowd.
On December 20, musicians and the combined choirs from St Joseph (Florida),
St John (Goshen), St Peter (Monticello), St Stephen/St Edward (Warwick), and
the Florida Presbyterian Church took part in a concert for the community at St
Joseph’s church. Fearing that snow may have led to cancellation of the concert,
as it did last year, Father Joseph Tokarczyk quipped that in future they might
want to think about holding the Christmas concert during the annual summer
picnic, when the weather always seemed to be good. The choir sang a selection
of Christmas music before second grade students presented a Christmas
pageant, under the direction of Religous Education Coordinator Dot Buchalski
and Pageant Coordinator Lisa Straub.
The combined choir performed under the direction of Jimrae Lenser, seated at
the keyboard.
Children took part in a Chritmas pageant.
Text and photos: Joyce Willetts
American Legion Post 1250
Olejniczak–Dew Engagement
Catherine Sosler of the Village of Florida
announces the engagement of her grandson
Craig Eric Olejniczak to Amanda Larie
Dew, daughter of Randy and Nancy Dew of
Musacatine, Iowa. Craig is the son of the
late Stanley Olejniczak, Jr. and the late
Kathleen Sosler-Olejniczak.
is seeking the service addresses for our
Florida men and women
who are serving in any of the
current foreign conflicts.
Craig is a graduate of SS Seward Institute,
Albany University and LIU Brooklyn
Campus. He is a Certified Athletic Trainer
for the school district of Middletown.
We would like this information in order that we may procure
subscriptions for local newspapers to send to them.
Please contact:
Fray Fuller 651-4525 or
Bob Scott 651-7221
Amanda Larie is a graduate of Muscatine
High School, Kirkwood Community
College, Iowa and Manhattan College, NY.
She works in property management for Brown
Harris Stevens Residential Management.
A July 2010 wedding is planned.
SS Seward Graduates: Where Are They Now?
Maureen Coughlin Torelli ’88
Tamara GoydichWashalski ’90
This year’s Orange County 2009 Rising
Stars awards program was held at a
breakfast at Anthony’s Pier 9 on
November 19, 2009. Among the 37 recipients
were two Seward graduates, Maureen
Coughlin Torelli Class of ’88 and Tamara
Goydich Washalski, Class of ’90.
This event honors those individuals between
the ages of 21 and 40 who are up and coming
in their professional and volunteer lives. The
nominees must live, work, or volunteer in
Orange County. The selection is based on the
individual’s professional and volunteer
activities, demonstrated leadership and the
impact the nominee has had on his or her
organization or community.
Tamara Goydich Washalski (left) Maureen
Maureen Torelli has worked for Elant, Inc.
Coughlin Torelli (right)
for the past 11 years, first as the deputy
commissioner of the Orange County residential health care facility and presently as the vicepresident and executive director of Glen Arden. In June of this year, Maureen received the
Thomas Clarke Memorial Award from the NY Association of Homes and Services for the Aging.
After graduating from Seward, Maureen went to Cornell University where she received her
bachelor’s degree and then Boston University where she obtained her master’s degree in
social work. Maureen has served for six years on the Alzheimer’s Association Hudson Valley,
Rockland, Westchester Chapter. She is on the board of directors for Braeside Camp and a
president of the Goshen Rotary Club. As a member and graduate of Leadership Orange
Class of 2004, she met her husband, Michael who received the Rising Star Award in 2006.
Maureen’s commitment to those in her care is the fabric of her soul. She is one who takes
action and advocates for all who are in need.
Tamara Goydich Washalski started her career as a financial advisor for Edward Jones in
2002. She has built a successful business from scratch, including opening her own office and
becoming registered in nine states to manage client assets. She has worked as an Edward
Jones volunteer, training and mentoring new advisors who are just starting out. Tamara
attended the Leadership Development Conference in 2008. She is a member of and has held
leadership positions in the Middletown Rotary and Orange County Business Exchange
Network. Presently she is a member of
the
Middletown
Business
and
Professional Women.
Tamara is a good role model for young
women looking to start and run their
own business in Orange County.
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Cops and Rodders Super
Raffle Prize Winners
1st Prize ($2000) Mark Mansfield
Warwick, NY; 2nd Prize ($300) Rose
Matthews Warwick, NY; 3rd Prize ($200)
Judy Faurot Florida, NY.
The Cops and Rodders of New York
wishes a happy, healthy and safe holiday
season to all.
HVPS Hosts International Children’s Choir
at Wigilia Supper
The spirit of Christmas was alive on December 6 at the Polish Legion of
American Veterans hall in Pine Island, NY, in celebration of the Hudson Valley
Polonaise Society’s 19th Annual Wigilia Supper. Wigilia is the most beloved and
traditional of Polish festivities.
Music, an international choral singing group, spectacular decorations and food
highlighted the celebration of Wigilia. Multiple poinsettia plants, elegant table
settings, and flowers turned the hall into a Yuletide wonderland. Over 140 guests
enjoyed the magnificent music in the air with a special performance by the DonDiri-Don Children’s Choir of the Szczecin University of Technology from Szczecin,
Poland. Their artistic manager and conductor is Darius Dyczewski, lecturer at
the Music Academy of Szczecin, Poland. The concert featured Christmas carols
in both Polish and English as well as popular songs from all over the world.
Don-Diri-Don is an academic youth choir with more than 30 students ages 7-18.
The choir performs worldwide at many international festivities and competitions
in Australia, Europe, Asia, and America. They have performed in concerts for
Prime Ministers, Senators, Presidents, and Pope Paul II. They have received
many honors, awards, and gold medals. The last gold medal received was for
performing at the children’s choir competition at the Balkan Folk Festival in
Bulgaria. The choir toured in the United States for several days before returning
to Poland on December 10th. At the conclusion of their extraordinary
performance, the Children’s Don-Diri-Don choir received the special honor of a
standing ovation.
Girl Scouts Sing to Valley View Residents
The Florida Community Girl Scout troops sang Christmas songs to the Valley
View Center for Nursing Care and Rehabilitation residents in December. The
girl scouts also contributed to the "Adopt a Resident" tree to add joy to the
Christmas season for a Valley View resident.
Submitted by Annette Shaughnessy. Photo: Karyn Meier
Inspire’s Shining Star Celebration A Success
On November 21, Inspire held its annual Shining Stars Celebration at the
Middletown Elks Lodge, honoring the Inspire Employees for their dedication and
hard work. In honor of Inspire’s 60th Anniversary, nearly 200 supporters dined
and danced to entertainment provided by Mark Raisch.
This very special
celebration raised
over $48,000 to be
invested in The
Inspire Foundation
Endowment Fund
to ensure the longterm viability of
Inspire’s programs
and services.
Inspire is a not-forprofit
charitable
organization,
Left to right: Jack and Donna Benson (Inspire Board
officially known as
Member); Karen Burns and Tom Fay (Inspire Board
Orange
County
Chairman); Ted and Mary Lee Berry (Inspire Board
Cerebral
Palsy
Member); Renee Greenwald (Inspire Board Member); and
Association, Inc. It
Judge Carol Klein.
operates
an
outpatient rehabilitative clinic that provides a variety of diagnostic and
The Don-Diri-Don Children’s Choir conducted by Darius Dyczewski at the treatment services for people with disabilities and special challenges. Inspire
Kids is a special education preschool for children ages 2 ½ to 5 years of age with
Hudson Valley Polonaise Society’s recent Wigilia celebration.
developmental delays. For more information, visit Inspire online at
Hilda Ellis, Publicity Chairperson for the Hudson Valley Polonaise Society www.inspirecp.org.
Rotarians Assist Local Food Pantries
Warwick Rotarians presented a second round of donations to
area food pantries to assist with increased holiday requests. The
service club, consisting of local business and professional men
and women, also donated $500 to the Warwick and Greenwood
Lake Food Pantries.
Denise Thibault and Dottie Ehlers accepted the $500 donation
from the Warwick Rotary Club president, John Buckley, on
behalf of the Florida Food Pantry. Ehlers said that the Florida
Food Pantry, which has been operating for 15 years and is
located at the Florida Presbyterian Church, has been seeing
fewer donations while demands for food, especially from seniors
and first-time visitors, has increased. (Photo by Stan Martin)
Warwick Valley Knights of Columbus Council 4952 at Work and at Play
It was a very busy season for the Warwick Valley Knights of Columbus Council 4952. First, they
conducted a very successful Thanksgiving Dinner. This annual event, a gift to the community,
involved much planning and effort. The labor of love was done by over 20 members of the Knights,
and 11 members of the community. This truly represents giving back to the community, and giving
Thanks for all of our blessings at its finest. Over 60 people were greeted and well-fed.
TheKnights then conducted their annual Toys-for-Tots campaign. In an open letter to the
community, Al Sanza, Chairman for the campaign stated:
“Once again, you have helped us surpass our goal for Toys-for-Tots. We have collected and
distributed over 2,600 new toys to needy LOCAL children, thanks to your generosity.
The 2009 Toys-for-Tots campaign, sponsored by the Marine Corps reserve and conducted locally
by the Warwick Valley Knights of Columbus was a huge success.
Thanks to all who participated, the merchants who displayed toy boxes, the school children who
helped collect them, and the Knights and Squires who helped pick up the toys and distribute
them. Over 180 families and 350 children benefited directly from your gift.”
Left to right: Mike Demarmels (Turkey Fryer Chairman), Walt
Thomasberger (Cook Chairman), Ralph Mollo (Serving Line But it wasn’t all work for the Knights. On December 11, 2009, they celebrated at their annual
Chairman), Rich Buturla (Event Chairman), and John Christmas party. Over 45 attendees, mainly Knights and their spouses enjoyed great cuisine and
Figliacconi (Community Affairs Director/Event Co-Chairman) dance music until well after 11:00 PM.
Catered by Mark Scott, owner of the Copper Bottom in Florida, the food was scrumptious, from the extra
large shrimp [where does he get those?], to the mouth watering desserts, folks dined like royalty.
DJ Mitch Grieg kept the music flowing, just the right mix to get most people up dancing, including our
traditional closing number ‘New York – New York’, featuring the Knight-ettes!
Left hand guitarist Mark Sly, currently playing with the Jimmy Sturr Band, donated his evening and talent,
and rounded out the show with great guitar solos. Event chairman, Kevin Kovack did a great job of
coordinating everything, and his wife Christy Rowe once again created beautiful winter centerpieces which
were given away as door prizes to 9 lucky winners. A great time was had by all.
2010 will be the 50th Anniversary of the Warwick Valley knights of Columbus Council 4952, and a gala banquet
is scheduled for April 24, 2010. A tribute journal will be published, and supporters and advertisers are
welcome.
From all of the Knights to all of you—Happy New Year 2010!
Left: The Knight-ettes. Above:
Mark Sly. Text and photos
provided by Al Sanza
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Please address any comments about this FUFSD publication to Superintendent of Schools Douglas Burnside
www.FloridaUFSD.org
845-651-3095 Telephone
Twitter in the New Year
Board of Education Message
While you are considering your New Year’s resolutions, perhaps
one of them might be how to better keep up with your kids. I don’t
mean running or jumping or staying up all night. I’m talking about
technology.
State Aid Delayed in December
Back in November we shared that the Governor had once
again proposed mid-year cuts to state aid as part of his
overall plan to address the state deficit. While cuts have not
yet happened, the Governor did hold back 10 percent of the
state aid that was due to be paid in December. For the time
being this is not supposed to be cut, simply a delay in
payment to help with the state’s cash flow problems. For us
this is approximately $25,000. While this amount will not
impact the district in a significant way, it is a clear sign of
things that are likely to come in the next two years.
Depending on your own generation, you may or may not be aware
of My Space, FaceBook, SKYPE, and Twitter, to name a few. I believe it was AT&T years
ago that had an ad “Reach out and touch someone.” Now you can reach out and touch
everyone…or TWEET everyone, as the case may be.
This action by the Governor coupled with the ongoing
financial struggles of the state and the limited duration of
increased federal aid has us planning and preparing for a
significant reduction in aid in both the 2010-2011 and 20112012 school years. Fortunately, this is not coming as a
surprise to us as we have been structuring our budgets over
the last few years to position us as best possible to deal with
this situation. Unfortunately, even with all of this
preparation there is little that can be done on the revenue
side since our only other source of revenue is property taxes.
If you already have a TWITTER account go to http://www.twitter.com/FUFSD Request
to follow us. We will approve your request and you will get our tweets (messages). Where
will you get our tweets? Either on your computer or on your cell phone. Please
understand that text messaging rates will apply, depending on your cell service provider.
What we can control to some extent is the spending side,
which is where we have focused in the past and will continue
to focus in the upcoming years doing everything possible to
ensure we are optimizing how we spend the districts funds.
Even on the spending side there are some items that are
beyond our control including energy costs, healthcare costs,
and retirement fund contribution rates set by law. The last
of these represent an item that we know will increase
significantly in 2010-2011 based on the poor performance of
the investment of these large funds in the stock market.
While the stock market has recovered some this year, we will
feel the effects of the 2008 crash for a number of years as our
retirement fund contribution is based on a multi-year rolling
average return.
Sincerely,
For the spending items we do have local control over we will
be more aggressive and vigilant then anytime in the recent
past. We are faced with financial struggles that few
generations have had to deal with before. This challenge will
require creativity, discipline, sacrifice, and teamwork.
The Board will review the first 2010-2011 draft budget in
January and will spend the winter and spring working with
Superintendent Burnside and the business office to refine it
for the budget vote in May. To stay informed and participate
in the process, please attend our next Budget Public Input
Session on February 18, 2010 at 7:00PM in the Seward
Cafeteria.
FUFSD Board of Education
Daniel A. Codi, President
Deborah Slesinski, Vice President
Robert W. Kantulak, Karyn Meier, John T. Redman II
TWITTER is used by many people to let interested parties know what they are doing at
any given point in time. Because it is instantaneous, celebrities, friends, businesses,
and even some school districts use TWITTER.
The time has come for the Florida Union Free School District to jump into, or at least
step carefully into more of the 21st century technology. We are using TWITTER. You can
have up-to-the-minute information should you desire it.
If you don’t already have a TWITTER account, go to the same website and set one up.
Then follow the directions above.
For more information, check out TWITTER on our Florida UFSD website
(www.FloridaUFSD.org). If you have any questions, please feel free to call Dr. Paula
Aston at 651-4046.
Wishing you well for the New Year!
Douglas W. Burnside
Superintendent of Schools
Fifth Grade Virtually Visit the
Grand Canyon
by Emi Knecht and Rachel Behrent
On December 7, 2009, the fifth grade took a virtual field
trip to the Grand Canyon. We were all very excited. We
spent the last week learning about it and doing fun
projects in the classroom and in the computer lab. They
even taught us the hand signals for the 3 types of rocks
they have there: sedimentary, igneous, and
metamorphic. We had a great time on our field trip!
Hectic Mornings? PrePay for Lunch
Make your life easier by
prepaying for your child’s
meals. Just send in a
payment for the amount of
lunches you wish to purchase
for the month. We will keep
track of purchased lunches
along with you. You may also
prepay for breakfast.
Prices for this year are:
SCHOOL
BUDGET
COMMUNITY INPUT
SESSION #3
February 18
7:00 PM
Seward Cafetorium
Breakfast
$1.20
Lunch at Golden Hill $2.35
Lunch at Seward
$2.45
Everyone can participate in
breakfast
and
lunch
programs.
The school district also
encourages families to utilize
the school lunch service. If
you feel that you qualify for
free or reduced lunch-pricing,
look for the form in the
school calendar or on the
website and click on “lunch
menu” to down-load the
form. If you have any
questions please e mail me at
[email protected].
Submitted by Cindy Wood,
Cook/Manager
Golden
Hill
Elementary School
combined
fourth
and fifth grade
chorus sing at their
Winter Concert.
Photo: Geoff Cassar
Youth Ending Hunger at Golden Hill
The month of November was an active one for Youth Ending Hunger at Golden
Hill. As part of the Lions-Quest Skills for Growing curriculum, our students were
given the opportunity to participate in service learning.
As
Thanksgiving
approached, our students
once again were asked to
be
aware
of
the
importance of making a
difference. Food items
began to be donated when
children came into the
school
for
the
fun
activities at the Costume
Bash in October. A letter
went home in November
asking for food donations.
Teachers then volunteered
to make food baskets in
their classrooms from
Grammy-award winner Jimmy Sturr and Florida UFSD Musical Director
November 9 to November 20.
William Couture talk to audience members at the Golden Hill Winter Concert.
Photo: Nicole Quattrociocchi
The faculty and staff of
Golden Hill donated money
and turkeys. The Girl
Scouts from the various We had a lot of fun making gingerbread houses! This fun project has become a
troops in our community new kindergarten tradition in recent years. The children use graham crackers
helped by contributing a
and white frosting and empty
number of food baskets
clean milk containers. The
they had prepared. Many
fun part comes in decorating
Girl Scout leaders and
their houses with all sorts of
parent volunteers worked
colorful and yummy candy
together along with students involved this year in Youth Ending Hunger at Golden
that they bring in. How
Hill. A total of 34 food baskets were sent out to families in the community.
creative and delicious their
Kindergarteners Build Yummy Houses
Without the support of the Florida Union Free School District’s administration,
our wonderful nurse, Mrs. Lysack, teachers, parents, students, and our generous
community, these acts of kindness and caring would not have been possible. We
thank you for helping us provide these opportunities for the social and
intellectual development of our students.
Submitted by Kathy Weslowski, Third Grade Teacher and YEH Coordinator
finished masterpieces are!
Truly a feast for the eyes as
well as the tummy!
Linda O’Connor,
Kindergarten Teacher
Golden Hill Elementary School
2009-10 Honor Roll -1st Quarter
High Honor Roll
4th Grade: Colin Birch, Theresa Bailey, Searra Bell, Orla Brosnan, Luke Cassar,
Alexa Chiappone, Kyle Dallendorfer, Christian Deas, Emily de Jong, Jack
Gardiner, Peter Grandich, Brianna Milz, Matthew Mulhare, Alexis Pelligrini,
Liam Quattrociocchi, John Shaughnessy, Erika Straub, Bobby Verblaauw, Kyle
Weslowski, Andrew Wierzbicki.
5th Grade: Rachel Behrent, Michael Carpenter, Talia Hayes, Gabrielle Hoare,
Zachary Hull, Megan Kelly, Emilia Knecht, Nicholas Knecht, Jonathan Martinez,
Emma Meier, Natalie Miller, Garnett Nicolas, Laila Ojageer, Natalie Reyes,
Charles Romano, Erin Sgombick, James Smyth, Anthony Valenti, Joseph Villani,
Devyn Warner, Sarah Wierzbicki.
Honor Roll
th
4 Grade: Ryan Aguas, Hannah Castine, Ryan Cook, Kelly Glantz, Jared Glaser,
Jonathan Glaser, Sarah Licata, Melissa A Martinez, Melissa Martinez, Sara
Miller, Skylar Morales, Maryfer Perez, Connor Plocharczyk, Hugo Ruiz.
5th Grade: Addelis Agosto, Mary Allen, Eric Carbonaro, Matthew Cushing, Demi
D’Angelico, Alex Evans-Busnelli, Christopher Gundacker, Sarina Hamling, Kindergarteners perform at their Winter Concert
Jessica Miller, Kristopher Richner, Ryan Stam, Gabriel Vinas.
.
Photo: Karyn Meier
Filling the Halls and Hearts With Music NHJS Donates to Florida Food Pantry
by Nicole Quattrociocchi
The halls of the Florida schools were filled with music in preparation for this
year’s winter concerts. As always, the results did not disappoint.
The SS Seward
Chapter
of
the
National
Junior
Honor
Society
recently sponsored a
Holiday Food Drive
to
benefit
the
Florida Food Pantry.
Many
of
the
students visited the
Food Pantry on
We d n e s d a y,
December 16 to
deliver over 400
items that had been
collected.
While
there, the students
learned that the
Food Pantry serves
approximately
200 families
a
month. Thanks to
all who contributed.
The new band director, William Couture, had the difficult task of not only getting
to know the students already enrolled in band, but assembling and conducting
the students new to the music program, especially the fourth grade band. With
three concerts held on successive Wednesday evenings (with the exception of a
snow date for the Middle School concert), the music department’s schedule was
packed.
Above:
Women’s
Select
Photos: Marina Kerstanski
Choir.
Below:
High
School
Choir
The High School concert was
held first on December 2.
Despite
only
having
15 members in the HS Band,
the sound they produced as
they performed their three
songs was amazing. The
Women’s Select Choir and
then the HS Chorus, under
the direction of Mark
Visconti, followed with both
seasonal and current songs.
Submitted by Lynn McGovern. Photo by Mark Stewart
Fall Sports Awards
The following week saw our
first snow day, which
happened to fall on the day of
the scheduled MS concert.
Undeterred, the show went
Seward Senior Boys and Girls Soccer awardees with Joe DiMattina and Bill
on the following night with
Steele
the band performing songs
Photos submitted by Marina Kerstanski
such as “Sabre Dance” and
the chorus singing “Penny
Lane” and other favorites.
The final concert for the
season was held on December
16
and
included
performances by the fourth
grade band, fourth grade
chorus, fifth grade band, fifth
grade chorus, a combined
chorus, and side stage
performances by the world
drumming
club
and
instrumental
ensembles.
Middle School Chorus. Photos: Karyn Meier
Kristen Henne, Golden Hill’s
music teacher, led the students in traditional as well as whimsical tunes. The
highlight for the elementary students was an appearance by Jimmy Sturr, 18time Grammy winner and local Florida resident, who encouraged the students
to stay involved in the music program. May they continue to do so.
Middle School Band.
Photo: Nicole Quattrociocchi
Spartans of
Excellence
Meet the Spartans of
Excellence for October
2009. Students must
have at least a 90%
average and be leaders
in
school
to
be
nominated by one of their teachers. Winners received a coupon booklet,
homemade lunch and dessert. The program, in its fifth year, looks to highlight
high achieving students and motivate students to excel in school.
Check the Event Calendar
on our website or visit
www.cancellations.com
for closings or delays.
4 Cohen Circle
Florida, NY 10921
(845) 651-7659
www.rcls.org/fpl
A member of Ramapo Catskill Library System
and the Orange Library Association
Registration is required for all programs.
Programs for Adults
Computer School
Black Dirt Storytelling Guild
Registration is ongoing for our Beginner Adult Computer lessons. Annette will call
you to confirm your place in class. Four classes in January are held on Tuesdays
at 10 a.m. beginning January 5. Attend all classes to receive a certificate upon
completion. Class size is small with individual attention.
The storytellers meet on the second Thursday of each month at 7:30 p.m.
Adult story lovers & tellers are invited to join and tell a story or “just listen.”
Upcoming themes: Jan. 14 Alpha & Omega, Feb. 11 Happily Ever After
Knitting Circle
Computer Tech Help
Bring your laptop and/or your software and hardware questions. Call ahead for an
appointment or drop in. Florida patrons and those with appointments will be given
first preference. Fridays, Jan. 8 or 29, from 10 to 11 a.m.
Mondays, Jan. 25 and Feb. 22 at 6 p.m. Adult knitters & crocheters
are welcome to join our casual knitting circle. Bring your own needles,
yarn and a current project. Instructor Kathleen Braun will be on hand
for individual help.
Internet Job Search
Use the web to full advantage! Learn the hot employment sites, which databases
employers use to search for applicants and best places to build online resumes.
Many federal, state and civil service internet resources will be provided. Adults
over age 16 only. Saturday, Jan. 23 at 10 a.m.
ABC Book Club
Thursday, Jan. 28 at 6:30 p.m. Pick up your copy now
of the best-selling, award winning novel, The Book Thief by
Markus Zusak. Register for our lively, casual discussion.
Friends of the Florida Public Library
Annual Used Book Sale Weekend
Book Sale Hours
Thursday, Jan. 14, 6 p.m: Volunteers needed to move books. Call 651-7221.
Friday, Jan. 15: Preview Sale for Friends only, 5–8 p.m. Buy a membership today!
Saturday & Sunday, Jan. 16 & 17: Sale Hours: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Teen Drama
Thursdays in January from 3:30 to 5 p.m.
Young adults in middle and high school are invited to join our Florida
Drama Club. Learn the basics using theater games and acting exercises.
Rehearse for a one act play to be performed in April. Bring a friend!
Teen Study
Family Karaoke!
Friday, Jan. 15, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Karaoke Contest for ages 6-18. Sing your
heart out and win great prizes! Every participant will receive a prize. Limited spots
for contestants, so call to reserve your time today!
Tuesdays, Jan. 11 & 25, 2:30 to 4:30 p.m
Teens are invited to come to the library and study
with other students. Tutor voluteers will be on hand
to help with homework. Snacks will be provided.
Grab Bag Craft for Kids
Saturday, Jan. 16, 1-3 p.m. Visit our cool D.I.Y. arts & crafts stations. Make one,
some, or all to take home or to give as gifts. For kids in K through 5 only.
Native American Flutes
Sunday, Jan. 17, 1 p.m. Charles De Fesi and friends, The Songcatchers, will perform
a concert of beautiful Native American flute music. A family program for all ages.
STUDENTS! NEED HELP WITH YOUR COUNTRY REPORT?
Our new database, Global Road Warrior, has information on the governments,
geography and cultures of 175 countries. Learn about sports, food and recipes,
holidays and festivals, superstitions and folklore, and much more. Make your
report stand out with downloadable images of the country’s coins and bills, flags
and maps, costumes and recipes to print and include in your report. Citations in
the four major formats are included. Research your report on the database in
the library or from home! Visit the library website at www.rcls.org/fpl. Click
on Databases under Research Aids and enter your library card to get started.
Winter Classics
Saturday, Jan. 30, 2 p.m. Founding members of the FPL’s Black Dirt
Storytelling Guild will tell their favorite enchanting tales from Andrew Lang’s
Fairy Books. Attentive listeners, age five to 105 are invited. Children must be
accompanied by an adult.
Registration for February Programs
begins January 25. Check out our new times!
Rhymetime for ages 18-35 mos. on Wed., 10:30 a.m. or 12:30 p.m.
Parents, please make other arrangements for siblings.
Storytime for ages 3-5 years on Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. or 1 p.m.
A Parent or caregiver must stay at library during program.
Books & Beyond for grades K-3 only on Tuesdays at 4 p.m.
Special programs for younger grade-school aged kids.
Tween Time for grades 4 & 5 only on Mondays at 4:30 p.m.
Programs & events designed just for the older grade-schooler.
YA Discovery for grades 6 & up on Tuesdays at 6 p.m.
Time to discuss books & movies, cook, create a craft ~ Bring a friend!
< Thank you, S.S. Seward Class of 2011, for the generous donation of Scholastic teen books in memory of classmate and avid reader, Madeline Pillmeier.<
Library hours &
meetings In JANUARY
Monday-Thursday 10-8
Friday & Saturday 10-5
Sunday 12-5
Monday, Jan. 4, 7:30PM Board of Trustees
Monday, Jan. 11, 7 PM Friends of FPL
Thursday, Jan. 1 - Closed for New Year’s Day
Monday, Jan. 18 - Closed for Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Birthday
A New Start
This Year, Don’t be a Talent Miser!
by Tom Jeffery
It is common to plan to start each new year resolving to do things
differently, but when attempts don't pay off right away,
discouragement can set in. A resolution to change usually needs
support in the form of new equipment or supplies and definitely
needs encouragement from others in that person's life.
by Ed Finnerty
My son and daughter really enjoy this holiday season of Christmas
cartoons, music, and activities. One of my son’s favorite shows this
holiday was The Misery Brother’s Christmas. While Heat Miser is
trying to control the warm weather and melt everything he
touches, his brother, Cold Miser is trying to control the cold
weather and tries to freeze everything he touches. The whole show is about how
they argue and fight for control of each other, trying to outdo each another. In
the end, when they finally work together, they not only appreciate each other,
but they end up saving Christmas. It’s a little funny but this cartoon reminded
me of an old fable I once heard about a miser. It goes something like this:
Reminding the student(s) in your home that it is a new year and that he or she
should make a “New Year's Resolution” to get better grades is appropriate for
parents to do, but by itself such a statement will not bring forth better grades.
For some students, there is an internal feeling or belief that getting better grades
is not even possible. For some, there is an internal feeling that doing so is
possible, “but I am not sure how to go about it”.
A miser, to make sure he controlled all his wealth, sold all that he had and
It is best when the conversation parents have with their children can lead to the converted it into a great lump of gold, which he hid in a hole in the ground. Then
student choosing this resolution as his or her own, as opposed to just being told he repeatedly went to visit and inspect it. This roused the curiosity of one of his
that it should be his or her resolution. By the student specifically making this workmen. Suspecting that there was a treasure, when his master’s back was
resolution, the student is taking ownership of it, an essential first step. The next turned the workman went to the spot, and stole it away. When the miser
step is to form a strategy to achieve better grades. Sometimes that strategy is to returned and found the place empty, he wept and tore his hair.
spend more hours “hitting the books.” Sometimes, it is best to use the limited But a neighbor who saw him in this extravagant grief, and learned the cause of
time available for studying more efficiently. There are various “study skills” it, said: “Fret thyself no longer, but take a stone and put it in the same place,
strategies students can develop. Finding the strategies that work best for the and think that it is your lump of gold; for as you never meant to use it, the one
particular student sometimes takes time which can be hard to spare. An educational will do you as much good as the other.”
consultant can often help a family find the strategy that may work best for that
particular student. There are also numerous web sites and books on “study Moral of the story: The worth of money is not in its possession, but in its use.
~Aesop Fable, Sixth Century BC
skills,”but there is no “one size fits all” technique when it comes to studying. One
person's proven systems and methods is not what works best for another person. The same is true of talents and abilities. Just knowing you have the ability
Since grades reflect what a student has learned, the more a student learns, the
better his or her grades should be. This is most true when varying forms of
assessing learning are used by schools and are calculated into a student's grade.
If, for example, a student's grade in a course is based on exams created by the
textbook publisher, but the textbook is written at a higher reading level than
the student has, the exam questions would also be at a higher reading level. The
student might really understand the concept of “photosynthesis” but not
understand the question about “photosynthesis” on the exam because a term in
the question such as “synthesize” that was used in the textbook but not during
class discussions confuses the student. Teachers who recognize that this
student's knowledge was gained in class but not reflected on the exam can assess
this knowledge in other ways but are often unable to adjust the grade for that
student's benefit. For example, a Regents exam grade can not be changed
because the teacher decides the questions were worded in ways the students had
not practiced during the year. Hence, another set of important strategies to
develop when making a New Year's resolution to get better grades is to learn
new “test-taking” approaches, which also can be found in a variety of books and
web sites or through one or a few private consultations with an educational
consultant. One strategy involving word analysis that students could learn
might then result in that student recognizing that “synthesize” and the last three
syllables of “photosynthesis” have the same roots and are, thus, related. One
more question correct, in this case, brings the grade up by that many more points.
Tom Jeffery is an educational consultant and tutor. He may be contacted at (845)-651-6655
or [email protected] or on the web at jefferyedu.educatorpages.com.
means nothing. It is only in finding an application that there is any benefit for
you or the world. What is the gold lump in your life that you have simply buried?
That only you know is there? Are you talented and broke? Do you have the
“ability” to do something great but continue to do menial work? Talent and
ability mean little unless you create a plan to engage those for a worthy purpose.
Mark Twain once said, “The man who does not read good books has no advantage
over the man who cannot read them.” In the same way, the person who has
unapplied talent is no better off than the person who has no talent.
As you start the new year,
take some time to reflect
and evaluate what talents
you possess but aren’t
using to their full potential.
It’s quite possible with a
little effort and some
strategic planning, you
might be able to generate
some extra income for your
family, or simply bless
others with your God-given
talents and potential.
Ed Finnerty, Finnerty
Financial Coaching
Recollections and Reflections
Parent-to-Parent
Remember the Queens?
When Life Hands You Lemons
The Queen Village Queens in the 1970s
We are hoping
to reunite a
group of women
who
made
history
in
Warwick, NY—
the
NYS
Champion
Drum & Bugle
Corp,
the
Queen Village
Queens.
The
Queen Village
Queens, formed
in 1961, was an
all-girl junior
marching and
maneuvering
and
parade
corps.
by Nicole Quattrociocchi
There are a myriad of ways that life can turn on a dime. Things may seemingly
be running smoothly and then the proverbial rug gets pulled out from under your
once-stable feet. Divorce, illness, death, unemployment—life-changing events
that leave us at a crossroad. The path we choose is often dependent upon our
mental outlook.
With Orange County’s unemployment rate hovering at 8+% and the national
rate reaching a 26-year high of 9.8%, we are scared and rightfully so. We can’t
always control our circumstances, but our mindset is ours to control. This isn’t
intended to gloss over negative matters with a “put on a happy face” mantra. It’s
more about looking at the glass as half-full rather than half-empty.
Like many, I’m not immune to life’s trials. Although death, illness, and
unemployment have all reared their ugly heads in my life, I have found that my
demeanor acts as a barometer for the tone of our home. It reminds me of a time
we went camping in Vermont and it poured (as it does on most of our camping
excursions). We saw the forecast and forged ahead anyway so as not to disappoint
our young children. We packed accordingly and set up camp and then the
heavens opened up inundating us with torrential rains. Gone were the
optimistically-planned canoe trips, gorge hike, and bicycle rides. We couldn’t
control the weather but we could control our attitude toward the weather. We
donned our raincoats and rain boots and let the adventure begin. Instead of
complaining about the rain we chose to welcome it. We still spent time as a
family, embraced the simpler things in life, and enjoyed the beauty of nature.
Now when we refer to that camping trip, my children remember the “pet”
chipmunk who visited our soggy campsite, the puddle-jumping contest, and how cool
it was to roast our wet jeans over an open fire in order to dry them out.
A group of formers members of the Warwick-based corps will be holding a
reunion on May 30, 2010 from 1 to 4 PM at the Greenwood Lake Elks Club, 25
Chestnut Street, Greenwood Lake, NY 10925. There will be food, drinks,
memorabilia, photos and memories of the many wonderful years this Corps
existed. The Queens have been invited to march in Warwick’s Memorial Day
parade May 31, 2010. Those interested in attending should mail a check for $10
(per family) payable to Tammy Fisk at 27 Chestnut St, Greenwood Lake, NY Granted, not every negative encounter in life can be summed up with having a
10925 by April 15, 2010, noting how many will be attending. If you would like a “can-do attitude” and in no way am I trying to sugarcoat divorce or death, or any
T-shirt enclose an extra $5 and your shirt size.
other traumatic event. A rained-out camping trip certainly doesn’t equate with
For more information, visit the Queens Village Queens All Girl Drum and Bugle a great loss. But even in those darkest hours, we can see the light.
Corps Alumni on FaceBook, or email Tammy Fisk at [email protected] Optimism has been medically proven to add longevity. A 2000 Mayo Clinic study
or Raea Dougherty-Kober at [email protected].
showed that pessimists ran a 19% higher risk of death than optimists (see
Submitted by Tammy Fisk. If you would like to submit a story for Recollections and mayoclinicproceedings.com). A first step in overcoming a heavy blow is to
reconsider what you allow to define you. For some, their jobs have been
Reflections, please contact [email protected].
inextricably linked to their identity; so much so that when they get laid off, they
are utterly lost. Rather than allowing a job to define you, however, think of the
skills that made you shine in that role. Even without the job, your skills still
exist and can be used in another venue, whether it’s through entrepreneurship or
employment elsewhere. Although not initially welcomed, finding out what we
are made of can be edifying.
Our true merit is often tested beyond what we think we can bear when dealing
with a long-term illness. The glass doesn’t just appear half-empty, but bone dry.
Watching our family and
friends rally, gaining the
support of others, and
discovering a strength we
didn’t know existed, though,
are often the positive results of
a negative situation. I
wouldn’t
change
the
hundreds of doctors’ visits
and multiple surgeries my
son has undergone if it meant
changing
the
amazing
disposition he has. I don’t
know if he would be as
empathetic, carefree, and
loving if he had been born
without a genetic disorder.
To me, it’s the silver, no golden,
lining in a dark cloud.
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The front of the card stated,
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Travel With Marci
Gimme Five!
Grenada: Spice Island of the Caribbean
by Paula Aston
WOW! It’s 2010.
Where does the time
go? I hear some
people saying “If I
had known I’d live
this long, I’d have taken better care of
myself!” Relax…It’s never too late to
start again. As long as you’re alive, you
can do something!
In my wellness program, (the AWE:
Aston Wellness Experience), I start out
by presenting The Five Pillars of
Health. Every day: 1. Get physically
active; 2. Practice your Spirituality; 3.
Drink MORE water; 4. Control your
portions; 5. Make healthier food
choices, most of the time.
Wellness is about balance. Each one of
the Five Pillars is intended to support
a strong immune system, healthy body,
and joyful spirit. So, Gimme Five!
Spend 5 minutes planning a tasty
menu for the day, full of what makes
your body say Thanks! Wait 5 minutes
before you put an extra forkful in your
mouth. Drink an extra 5 oz. of water
30 minutes before or after your meal.
Take 5 minutes to be grateful for
everyone and everything that you
already have in your life. Pause for
5 minutes when you’re about to lose
patience. Breathe in and out, 5 times,
slowly, deeply. (Repeat if necessary!)
Write for 5 minutes in a journal,
without stopping, to get worries off
your mind. Run in place for 5 minutes.
Do 5 sit-ups. Do 5 deep-knee bends. Do
5 push-ups. Walk around the block 5
times. Walk around the house 5 times.
Run 5 miles. Say 5 prayers, for others.
Say 5 prayers for yourself. Eat 5
vegetables a day. Think of 5 reasons
why you love the one you love. Think
of 5 reasons to forgive someone,
whether you love them or not! Write
down the names of 5 friends who will
support you in the changes that you
want to make in your life. The longest
journey begins with a single step.
The point is: If you want to be a happy,
healthy person, you must pay
attention, in some way, to each of the
Five Pillars, every day. All we ever
have is one day at a time. You can
count yourself a success, if, on THIS
day, you have done your best to create
balance. Avoid wishful thinking. Take
small steps. Take it easy. Go slowly. We
are all a work in progress. Check in
with yourself, to see which pillars may
need some shoring up. Be gentle with
yourself and others. Here’s a thought
from Macrina Wiederkehr: “Remember
the bread you meet each day is still
rising. Don’t scare the dough!”
In this new year, I wish you all good
health and prosperity. Cherish the
Five Pillars of Health, as they support
you, and everyone you love, and
everyone who loves you.
Paula Aston, EdD, Certified Holistic
Health
Counselor.
[email protected], (845) 3259166, or SKYPE: Paula Aston.
2010 Planning Board Dates
by Marci Oakley
Situated 150 miles north of Venezuela and 100 miles west of
Barbados is the small island nation of Grenada. Grenada is the
smallest of the Windward Islands and is certainly well off the
beaten path of typical destinations in the Caribbean. Offering
visitors spectacular white-sand beaches, crystal clear waters, beautiful reefs,
tropical rain forests, friendly people, and a place to slow down—Grenada is well
worth a look as a winter get-away spot.
Perhaps best known by most Americans as the
site of the 1983 government coup and
subsequent US military rescue of American
students attending medical school on the
island, Grenada is more affectionately known
as the Spice Island of the Caribbean. It is a
leading producer of spices such as exotic
nutmeg, clove, vanilla, cinnamon, and ginger.
In all, 17 spices are produced on the island
where the soil, terrain, and climate create the
perfect growing environment.
The capital, St. George's, with its horseshoeshaped harbor, is said to be the loveliest city in the
Caribbean and the famous Grand Anse Beach is
often rated as one of the 10 best in the Caribbean.
Grenada is a tropical paradise that can be
reached via direct air service from several US Armadillo in Grenada
airports or by cruise ship. Grenada is being
added as a port-of-call for several cruise lines departing from Florida and also right
out of Brooklyn on the Queen Mary 2.
Village of Florida Planning Board
We spent a full day on the island on our recent QM2 voyage and were very impressed
meeting dates for 2010 are:
with all the island has to offer. The US dollar is widely accepted, prices are quite
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In addition to Grand Anse Beach, two other “must-see” attractions are Fort
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passageways, and the best view of the picturesque harbor. Situated directly
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below, Market Square is to be visited on Saturday when the locals bring produce
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Clear Skies
The Rosette Nebula
by Joe Stefaniak
The modern constellation Monoceros (the Unicorn) is most likely a
representation of the “Horn of Plenty”, the Cornucopia, that Zeus broke off of his
goat-nanny nurse, Amalthea, while playing with her as a baby.
Almathea herself was placed amongst the stars, the star Capella on the arm of
the constellation Auriga, the Charioteer. Almathea took her broken horn and
filled it with flowers and fruits and presented it to Zeus.
The Rosette Nebula (NGC 2237) is a cosmic cloud of dust about 5,000 light years
from us in Monoceros. The petals of the Rose are a stellar nursery whose
symmetric shape are sculpted by the winds and radiation from its central cluster
of hot young stars. These stars are only a few million years old.
Taken with an Astro-Tech 80mm refractor with a .8 field reducer and a Hx916
CCD camera.. Composite of Ha, RGB. For more pictures and information, visit
www.jmsastro.110mb.com.
Alzheimer’s Association Opens New Office
The Alzheimer's
Association–
Hudson
Valley/
R o c k l a n d /
Westchester, NY
Chapter, recently
held
a
grand
opening of its new
office
site
in
Middletown at 384
Crystal Run Road,
Suite 102.
The office suite
offers
a private
Pictured cutting the ribbon are Janet Troia, Regional Staff
setting
for care
Administrator; Elaine Sproat, Chapter President and CEO;
consultations
for
and Dr. John D’Ambrosio, President, Orange County
families
and
Chamber of Commerce.
individuals dealing
with Alzheimer’s
disease, a conference room
and a small reference
library. Assistance for the
move was provided by
Warwick
Savings
Foundation.
Reach the Association at
845-695-2247.
Psychic Moments
Extraterrestial
Experiences
by Cyndee
I am often asked
questions that deal with
the
existence
of
extraterrestrials, alien abductions and
“empty uterus syndrome.”
My own personal experience is such
that I focus only on those things that I
want to experience in my own reality.
ETs are definitely not my favorite
subject. Nonetheless I do have some
experience with them.
Most ET encounters occur during the
nighttime while an individual is asleep
and or in an alternate reality dreamlike state. The experience is one of
many dimensions. It may not always
occur in the dense physical reality but
it certainly does leave its mark on
those who do. Some experiences can be
so traumatic that they produce flashbacks
that can lead to paranoid schizophrenia. An
ET portal must open for this to occur.
The portal exists between the
conscious and the unconscious worlds.
Most individuals dealing with “empty
uterus syndrome” have usually had
issues with “victimization.”
The concept of “sleep paralysis” needs
to be explained because it plays a
major role in the ET hybrid
experience. When someone feels
completely paralyzed it is usually
because they were out of body and got
lost in the dream. The paralysis can
also be a form of self protection. Most
victims of “fetal alien abduction” will
remember the “sleep paralysis” and
not much else. They will tell you that
they had a very strange and
uncomfortable dream. They felt
somehow violated. They woke up
unable to move. But under hypnosis
many can recall large amounts of
detailed information pertaining to the
ET experience. It is during the dream
in the alternate reality that the fetal
abduction occurs. Sometime during the
pregnancy near the end of the first
trimester a woman learns that her
uterus is no longer carrying a fetus. ET
implantation and tracking devices will
be discussed in next month’s column…
“PSYCHIC MOMENTS” the radio talk
show now streamlines live television
on
the
internet.
www.warwick.net/WTBQ
and
www.WTBQ.com 99.1 FM and
Channel 12 TV, Wednesdays at 6 PM.
[email protected]
www.psychicmoments.com.
Women’s Work… An Economic Empowerment Program
Women’s Work… an economic empowerment program will help women who are
underemployed, working multiple jobs or moving from job to job. Women’s Work
is funded through the United Way and is a collaboration between the YWCA
Orange County, Jewish Family Service, RECAP, Cornell Cooperative Extension
and SUNY Orange.
Women’s Work will provide career development to women headed households.
Women’s Work is designed to increase the income of single moms so they can
obtain economic viability with sustainable careers. Women enrolled in the
program will have access to job coaching and career development courses, a peer
support group and counseling, financial education and credit counseling. Case
management services will also be provided for two years to support and assist
program participants.
Call Grace at the YWCA Orange County, 561-8050, x23 to sign up or get more
information. Take action and call today!!
Make Your Home Greener and $ave
With the recent outpour of eco-friendly resources it could be a daunting task to
separate green from ‘greenwashing’ and to make informed decisions about the
best use of money and resources. SUNY Orange is offering a ‘Green Technology
for Your Home’ class where you can get the needed information about available
technologies and tools to make new and existing homes more energy efficient.
The class will cover an introduction to solar, geothermal, wind, the building
envelope, Energy Star and the Zero Energy Home. More importantly, the class
will offer energy and water-conservation measures anyone can easily implement
with a shoestring budget. ‘The energy-saving tips I’ve learned more than cover
the cost of the class,” said one former attendee. The instructor is Emma
Gonzalez-Laders, a local architect and LEED (Leadership in Energy and
Environmental Design) Accredited Professional in private practice for 10 years
and chapter presentative of the Hudson Valley Branch of the US Green Building
Council. Classes are held on Tuesday and Thursday, February 2 and 4 from 6:30
to 8:30 PM at the Newburgh Campus. The cost is $59. For registration visit
www.sunyorange.edu/ce, call (845) 341-4890 or e-mail [email protected].
OC Audubon Trip and Meeting
Sunday January 3, 2010 at 9:00 AM Heritage Trail and 6 1/2 Station Road. Meet
at the trail head on 6 1/2 Station Road, Goshen (between exit 122A on Rte 17 and
Rte 17M at Healey Auto). For winter birds and water birds if the water is open.
The monthly meeting of OC Audubon is on Wednesday January 6, 2010. 7 PM,
light refreshments and social time; 7:30 PM a video prepared by Rockland County
Audubon Society highlighting the birds of Piermont Pier, a great birding spot.
Meeting is at First Presbyterian Church, 33 Park Place, Goshen, NY. All events
are free. All are welcome. For more information contact Lynn at 845-744-6047.

Jan 2010

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