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This week:
ÉSalvation Army launches
summer kettle campaign to meet local needs
ÉSummer drama: New theater
camp in Nyack
ÉCheck out the latest
Windows system
ÉTake a hike! Great local
walking tours
ÉN. Rockland schools get
new security gear
ÉThis week in Rockland
history
ÉNeighborhood Notes
SPRING
VALLEY – The Salvation Army bell ringers, accompanied by the
familiar red kettles, will be out in force collecting donations at Rockland
storefronts during its inaugural ÒChristmas in JulyÓ fund-raising drive, set
for July 13-18.
The
campaign is being launched throughout The Salvation ArmyÕs Greater New York
Division, which includes Rockland.
The
charitable organizationÕs traditional kettle drive runs from mid-November
through Christmas Eve. The current economic climate, however, has drastically
increased demand for food, clothing and other basic needs and thus necessitated
the summer fund-raising campaign, according to Salvation Army Captain Jud
Laidlaw.
ÒWe
have tripled the amount of food distributed from our food pantry compared with
last year,Ó said Laidlaw, who is Salvation ArmyÕs Rockland coordinator. ÒThis
drive is in response to the crisis we find ourselves in. We couldnÕt do what we
do without the support of the community and the volunteer help we receive.
Rockland County is a great community that rallies around us in times of need.Ó
In
addition to the kettle drive, the ÒChristmas in JulyÓ initiative will include
stepped-up requests for donations to the food pantry and contributions to a
scholarship fund enabling more young people to attend The Salvation ArmyÕs
summer day camps, as well as better identification and assessment of clothing
needs.
The
Salvation ArmyÕs two Rockland branches are located at 179 N. Main St. in Spring
Valley and 201 Lafayette Ave. in Suffern. They are two of 39 corps community
centers in the Greater New York Division, which spans a 14-county area across
New York City, Long Island and the Hudson Valley.
New summer drama camp in
Nyack
NYACK – The folks who
brought Nyack its award-winning high school drama productions are now offering
a summer theatrical camp for children ranging from third- to eighth-grade.
The Nyack Summer Drama Camp
is set to run from July 20 to 31, Monday to Friday, at Nyack Middle School. The
program is designed to teach campers skills theyÕll need to gain
self-confidence and understand the structure and process that goes into
creating a stage production.
The camp is also geared to
show students how they can express themselves through theater. The camp
includes a small performance on the final day.
The camp has sessions for
children in grades three to five, taking place in the morning, with an
afternoon session for children in grades six to eight. The program costs $125
per child for families living within the Nyack School District, $175 per child
for non-district residents.
The camp includes instruction
on acting by Joseph Egan, who has just celebrated his 10th year
working with students at Nyack High School and its Drama Club. Greg Baccarini
– who has worked with the Nyack H.S. Drama Club for eight years - is set
to work with campers on Broadway-style dancing, with Jen Bauer-Conley
instructing on cabaret theater. Kip Bonsignore, a music teacher in the
Clarkstown School District, is set to provide instruction on musical singing.
For more information on the
camp, call 845-694-1997.
Local computer group sponsors
preview in West Nyack
WEST
NYACK - The future of Microsoft computer operating systems is coming to
Rockland County on July 14.
The
Rockland PC User Group and the Westchester PC Users Group are jointly
sponsoring a presentation by Steven Lindsay of Microsoft on the upcoming
Windows 7 operating system. Scheduled for release before the end of this year,
Windows 7 promises to be the most advanced and user friendly computer operating
system ever.
The
free preview is set for 7:30 p.m. in the Raso Room on the fourth floor of the
Palisades Center mall in West Nyack.
Microsoft
is counting on Windows 7 to erase memories of Vista, which flopped in the
business market and drew numerous gripes from consumers. Complaints ranged from
VistaÕs intrusive security measures to its heavy desktop footprint.
Software
companies refused to support it and offer updated versions. Many people chose
to stay with XP, which is no longer available on new computers.
Windows 7 is said to take up less hard disk space and will bee easier to use
than its predecessor. It also includes slick new tools that improve everyday
tasks such as desktop searches, PC-to-PC file transfers and home network set
up.
Introducing
improved taskbar previews, bigger icons, pinning, and creative ways to
personalize your computer, Windows 7 is designed to take the headache out of
home networking. ItÕs easier to share files and printers with speedy access to
your favorite pictures, songs, websites, and documents. A quick (and fun) new
way to resize and compare windows on your desktop. Also incorporated in this OS
is Tablet PC, which allows the use of handwriting and note taking as well as
touch screens.
Lindsay is one of the top
developers at Microsoft and part of the Win 7 team. He will also discuss their new search engine Bing and answer
questions on other Microsoft products.
A beta version of Windows 7 has been available for download and use for a
limited time. More information about it is available at http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/products/features
Hank
Feinberg is a member of the Rockland PC User Group. You can contact him at at hank@pcrenew.org
Scenic walks offer fun,
fitness
NEW CITY – Rockland
County Trail Guide docents are offering three scenic guided park walks designed
to let county residents take advantage of nature to have fun and get in some
summer exercise.
The walks are set for July
11, 18 and 26, and are sponsored by the Rockland County Division of
Environmental Resources, the Rockland County Youth BureauÕs AmeriCorps program
and the Rockland County Department of HealthÕs Steps to a Healthier Rockland
program.
Kennedy Dells Park, 355 N. Main
St., New City. The docent, who is also certified in Tae
Kwon
Do, will instruct participants on warm up and stretching exercises. Tae Kwon Do can be very good for the mind, body and spirit. Walkers
should meet in the upper parking lot by the gazebo.
Guided walk participants should wear proper clothing -
long pants and clothing light in color - and footwear - close-toed shoes - and
bring water and sunscreen.
Pre-registration
for walks is recommended, but not required. To register for walks call
845-708-7307.
GARNERVILLE - Using federal funds, new security
cameras have been installed in Stony Point Elementary School and James A.
Farley Middle Schools, according to North Rockland Schools Superintendent Brian
Monahan.
The
new equipment, Monahan said, allows school and local police officials to
quickly access video from the schools. Funding for the equipment came as a
result of an application coordinated by the Stony Point Police Department and
U.S. Rep. John Hall in conjunction with the school district, Monahan said.
ÒWe
already have security cameras in some of our buildings and they have proven
invaluable,Ó Monahan said. ÒUnfortunately, our budget situation over the past
few years has not allowed us to expand them.Ó
He
said the federal funding allowed for the installation of more cameras under the
supervision of the school districtÕs Information Systems Department, directed
by Susan Tomko.
Stony
Point Police Chief Patrick Brophy said security cameras have a proven track
record of preventing vandalism and improving safety at schools.
ÒRecent
events throughout the nation and even in our own county have reminded us that
we should constantly update what we do to maintain security,Ó Brophy said.
Neighborhood Notes
July 3
The Tappan Zee Thrift
Shop in Piermont is offering special item sales in preparation for its summer
closing on July 18. Donations for the fall
will be accepted the last
three Saturdays in August from
10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The shop reopens
Thursday, Sept. 10. For more
information or to volunteer, call
845-359-5753. The shop is closed Mondays; open Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and
Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and from 2 to 5 p.m. on Friday.
July 4
The
West Point Band will present a free concert with fireworks and a live cannon
salute on Saturday, July 4. The concert will include the music of John Philip
Sousa as well as other patriotic favorites. The band will close the concert
with a performance of TchaikovskyÕs 1812 Overture as the backdrop for the fireworks.
The
concert is free and open to the public, and is set for 8 p.m. In the event of
inclement weather, the concert will be Sunday, July 5 at 8 p.m.
July 5
Road trip: Mead
Orchards, off Route 9 just north of Red Hook, has cherry-picking through July
12 from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on weekends. Info: 845-756-56441.
July 5
The
Friends of the Nyacks host the free Mostly Music Concert on Sunday, July 5,
5:30 to 8 p.m. at NyackÕs Memorial Park, with the Quadricentennial Concert Band under the
direction of Charles Yassky.
July 6
The 1981
hit Chariots of Fire is the Summer Film Festival feature on July 6 at the
Haverstraw King's Daughter Public Library, 10 W. Ramapo Road, Garnerville.
Info: 845-786-3800, ext. 23.
July 7 & 14
The New City Library hosts
Pencils, Paper & Flowers on Tuesdays, July 7 and 14 at 10 a.m. Develop your
drawing skills of perspective, shading and texture with Paula Madawick, artist
and teacher at the Old Church in Demarest, N.J. Pencils will be supplied; bring
a 12x16 pad. Register at 634-4997, ext. 139.
July 8
Clarkstown is set to
launch its July 4th fireworks celebration on July 8 because of rain
that forced the postponement of the fireworks on July 1. The July 8th concert,
Ob-la-Di, Bla-Da, which was scheduled for Germonds Park will now be at Nanuet
High School along with the fireworks and other family activities starting at 7
p.m.
July 8
The New City Library has a
presentation on gourd art with artist Claudia Pflueger at 1:30 p.m. on
Wednesday, July 8.
July 8
The New City Library has a
teen program, ÒRapping with the Wontons,Ó on Wednesday, July 8 at 6:30 p.m. Transform
wonton wrappers into all sorts of wonderful foods including ravioli, dumplings
and turnovers. Registration begins Monday, June 29, 634-4997, ext. 139.
July 9
The TD Bank Summer Concert
Series
hosted by the Ramapo College Foundation begins on July 9 and
continues with shows on July 16, 23 and 30, all at 8 p.m. at the bandshell of
Ramapo College, 505 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah, N.J. July 9 - The Who Tribute
Band. Free admission, $5 parking.
Information: 201-684-7179.
July 9
The Tappan Library presents
an evening of free gypsy jazz music in TappanÕs Memorial Park, 30 Oak Tree
Road, on Thursday, July 9, at 6:30 p.m. with the Metropolitan Hot Club Swing
Quartet playing tunes from the 1930s and 1940s. Info: 845-359-3877.
July 9
The Village of Suffern
continues its summer concert series at the Virginia Menschner Gazebo on
Thursday, July 9, at 7 p.m., featuring the a cappella oldies music of ÒMagic
Touch.Ó In case of rain, the show will be in the George J. Parness Suffern
Community Center, 41 Washington Ave., Suffern.
July 10
The Town of Orangetown has
itÕs annual free concert, starring the Tommy Dunn and Jan Lynch Band, on
Friday, July 10 at 8 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Park in Orangeburg. Guest stars
for the concert include Rusty Blades, Keith Sammut, Barry Wiesenfeld and
features the Verlin School of Irish step dancers. Bring your lawn chairs and
blankets. Refreshments available.
July 10
The Town of Orangetown has
itÕs annual free concert, starring the Tommy Dunn and Jan Lynch Band, on
Friday, July 10 at 8 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Park in Orangeburg. Guest stars
for the concert include Rusty Blades, Keith Sammut, Barry Wiesenfeld and
features the Verlin School of Irish step dancers. Bring your lawn chairs and
blankets. Refreshments available.
July 10
RocklandRockytops Square
Dance Club has free introductory square dances July through September at the
West Nyack Firehouse, 42 Strawtown Road, West Nyack. No partner or experience
is necessary to participate. Dates: Fridays July 10, Aug. 14, Sept. 1, 7:30 to
8:30 p.m. each night. Info: 845-353-2987 or 845-638-4393.
July 10
The New City Library hosts
Musical Challenge on Friday, July 10, at 1:30 p.m., with Bob Hoover on piano
playing a variety of show and popular tunes, throwing in some fun trivia
questions about the songs.
July 10
ItÕs Teen Game Night at the
New City Library on Friday, July 10, at 5 p.m.
Play Xbox on the big
screen. Use the libraryÕs controls or bring your own.
July 10 & 11
ÒSecond Love,Ó a new
romantic comedy by Garrison playwright Mark Jacobs opens on Friday, July 10, at
the Nyack Village Theatre, 94 Main St., Nyack. The play runs on Friday and
Saturday, July 11, at 7 p.m. Tickets: $15.
July 11
The Rockland Road Runners
WomenÕs Distance Festival is expected to include nearly 400 runners on July 11 at Rockland Lake State Park,
with proceeds from the event benefiting the Rockland Family Shelter. The 5K
run/walk starts at 8 a.m., with a free childrenÕs fun run for boys and girls 11
and under at 7:30 a.m. Fees: $18 for Road Runners members who register by July
9, $20 for non-members. Info: Larry Wolf, 845-634-1800.
July 12
Finkelstein Memorial
Library hosts tenor Salvatore Chiarelli at 2 p.m. on July 12 for a concert of
Italian/Neapolitan songs, love ballads, opera, musical theater pieces and more
at the library, 24 Chestnut St., off Route 59, Spring Valley. Info:
845-352-5700, ext. 244.
July 12
The Congers History Museum
is open for visitors from noon to 4 p.m. on Sunday, July 12. The museum, run by
the Congers Civic Association, is located on the second floor of the old
Congers Train Station, Burnside Avenue, Congers. Adimission: Free. Info:
845-268-2201.
July 12
The
Friends of the Nyacks host the free Mostly Music Concert on Sunday, July 12,
5:30 to 8 p.m. at NyackÕs Memorial Park, featuring a Native American
Celebration with special Guest Speaker Chief Macqua of the Ramapough
Nation and the Patrick Stanfield Jones Band - contemporary music and dance
influenced by Native American culture.
July 13
The Investigating Mysteries
Book Discussion Group gathers on Monday, July 13, 7:30 p.m. at the New City Library
for a discussion of A Mammoth Murder
by Bill Crider.
July 13
Nancy Rabatin returns to
the New City Library on Monday, July 13, for a presentation on using the
felting technique to make jewelry. Cost: $10. Register: 634-4997, ext. 139.
July 13
The 1993
hit Rudy is the Summer Film Festival feature on July 13 at the Haverstraw
King's Daughter Public Library, 10 W. Ramapo Road, Garnerville. Info:
845-786-3800, ext. 23.
July 15
Comic book writer and
graphic novel creator Josh Elder comes to the New City Library on Wednesday,
July 15, at 6 p.m. Elder is the creator of the Mail Order Ninja graphic novel series, a nationally syndicated comic
strip, as well as a writer for DC ComicsÕ The Batman Strikes and the StarCraft graphic novel line. He will share his experiences in
the comic book industry and answer questions about creating and publishing
comics and graphic novels. (Elder will also be appearing at the West Nyack
Library on July 15, 7:30 p.m.)
July 15
Take a journey through
Israel and Jordan on Wednesday, July 15, at 1 p.m. at the New City Library via
the images of Barry Kass, Ph.D., who will share his descriptions and
observations of these countries.
July 16
The TD Bank Summer Concert Series
hosted by the Ramapo
College Foundation features Neil and the Diamonds on July 16 at 8 p.m. at the
bandshell of Ramapo College, 505 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah, N.J. Free
admission, $5 parking.
Information: 201-684-7179 or go to www.ramapo.edu
July 16
The Village of Suffern
continues its summer concert series at the Virginia Menschner Gazebo on
Thursday, July 16, at 7 p.m., featuring the doo-wop oldies music of ÒForever
Young.Ó In case of rain, the show will be in the George J. Parness Suffern
Community Center, 41 Washington Ave., Suffern.
July 17 – 20
Beth Am Temple on Madison
Avenue in Pearl River hosts a giant tag sale from July 17 to 20. On Friday, the
sale runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; on Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and, on Monday from 10 a.m. to
3 p.m. The sale includes new and gently-used clothing, china, cookware, toys,
electronics, books, photos, furniture, jewelry, artwork and more. Admission:
Free. Info: 845-735-5858.
July 17
The New City Library has
auditions for the countywide Rock Band II Competition on Friday, July 17 at 5
p.m. Have you aced Xbox 360's Rock Band II? It's time to prove it! Prizes and
snacks. Bands with more than two members can register beginning Monday, July 6.
The top two bands will compete in the county-wide library competition: Battle
of the Rock Bands, Friday, July 24, 5 p.m., where winners from individual
libraries will go up against each other to win gift certificates.
July 18
The Haverstraw Brick
Museum, 12 Main St., Haverstraw, hosts a local antiques road show appraisal
session with appraiser Richard Ricca on July 18 from 1 to 4 p.m. Fee: $5 per
item appraised.
July 19
NyackÕs Famous Street Fair
runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, July 19, on Main Street and Broadway in
downtown Nyack. The show, promoted by P.J.Õs Promotions, includes a variety of
hand-crafted items, antiques, collectibles, home dŽcor and gifts and food
vendors.
July 19
The Friends of the Nyacks
host the free Mostly Music Concert on Sunday, July 19, 5:30 to 8 p.m. at
NyackÕs Memorial Park, featuring Dick Voigt
and The Big Apple Jazz Band performing Dixieland Jazz (opening Jazz Week in
Nyack).
July 20
Westchester Broadway
Theatre Presents ÒBlondes Have More FunÓ – a Rod Stewart tribute
featuring Rick Larrimore on Monday, July 20, with dinner at 6:15 p.m. and the
show at 8 p.m. Tickets: $75 per person. 914-592-2222.
July 20
The 1989
hit Field of Dreams is the Summer Film Festival feature on July 20 at the
Haverstraw King's Daughter Public Library, 10 W. Ramapo Road, Garnerville.
Info: 845-786-3800, ext. 23.
July 21
Finkelstein Memorial
Library, 24, Chestnut St., Spring Valley, hosts an ÒEat WellÓ class with Dr.
William R. Johnson on Tuesday, July 21, at 10:30 a.m. HeÕll talk about diet,
weight and ways of improving your health.
July 22
ThereÕs a Teen Poetry Slam
Night on Wednesday, July 22, 7 p.m. at the New City Library. Read your own
poems or those of your favorite author. The musically inclined can bring an
un-plugged instrument or favorite song. (The libraryÕs piano is available.)
Don't want to read or perform? Hang out with friends. Separate prizes for poems
and music. Snacks include flavored coffees, teas and pastries. Sign-up for
performers begins Monday, July 20.
July 23
The TD Bank Summer Concert
Series
hosted by the Ramapo College features the 2U – U2 Tribute
Band on July 23 at 8 p.m. at the bandshell of Ramapo College, 505 Ramapo Valley
Road, Mahwah, N.J. Free admission, $5 parking.
Information:
201-684-7179 or go to www.ramapo.edu
July 23
The Village of Suffern
continues its summer concert series at the Virginia Menschner Gazebo on
Thursday, July 23, at 7 p.m., featuring the old rock and blues music of the
Carl Richards Band. In case of rain, the show will be in the George J. Parness
Suffern Community Center, 41 Washington Ave., Suffern.
July 23
Hudson Valley Blood
Services has a blood drive at Temple Beth Sholom, 228 New Hempstead Road, New
City, from 5 to 9 p.m. Info: 1-800-933-2566. Does your group want to host a blood
drive? Call Andrea Cefarelli at 914-784-4639.
July 26
American Legion Auxiliary
Unit 1682 of New City hosts a fundraising trip to Atlantic City on Sunday, July
26. The bus leaves at 9:30 a.m. from New City. Cost: $50 (with $30 worth of
cash-back bonuses). The trip is headed to the Hilton Casino, with a Renault
Winery luncheon. Info: Ann at 845-634-5893 or Pam at 845-358-7311.
July 26
The Korean War Veterans of
Rockland County will honor local soldiers who were killed in the war at a 2
p.m. service on Sunday, July 26. The service is set for Onderdonk Veterans
Cemetery, located on the main campus of Rockland Community College, off College
Road in Ramapo.
July 26
The Friends of the Nyacks
host the free Mostly Music Concert on Sunday, July 26, 5:30 to 8 p.m. at
NyackÕs Memorial Park, featuring Mayra Casales and
the Coco Mamas performing Hot Salsa and Latin Jazz.
July 27
The 1999
hit October Sky is the Summer Film Festival feature on July 27 at the
Haverstraw King's Daughter Public Library, 10 W. Ramapo Road, Garnerville.
Info: 845-786-3800, ext. 23.
July 30
The TD Bank Summer Concert
Series
hosted by the Ramapo College Foundation begins on July 9 and
continues with shows on July 16, 23 and 30, all at 8 p.m. at the bandshell of
Ramapo College, 505 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah, N.J. and July 30 - Asbury
Fever, celebrating the music of Bruce Springsteen, Southside Johnny and the
Asbury Jukes, Little Steven and many more.
Location: Ramapo
College of New JerseyÕs Bandshell, 505 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah, NJ 07430.
Free admission, $5 parking.
Information: 201-684-7179 or go to
www.ramapo.edu
August 3
The Village of Suffern
continues its summer concert series at the Virginia Menschner Gazebo on Monday,
Aug. 3, at 7 p.m., featuring a ChildrenÕs Concert with Kurt Gallagher. In case
of rain, the show will be in the George J. Parness Suffern Community Center, 41
Washington Ave., Suffern.
August
9
The
West Point Jazz Knights have a free Music Under the Stars concert with guest
saxophonist Bob Mintzer on Sunday, Aug. 9, 7:30 p.m. at the Trophy Point
Amphitheater. Info: Call 845-938-2617.
August 8
The Haverstraw Brick
Museum, 12 Main St., Haverstraw, hosts a tag sale on Aug. 8 from 10 a.m. to 4
p.m. All items, plus clothes, 25 cents each.
August 13
The Village of Suffern
continues its summer concert series at the Virginia Menschner Gazebo on
Thursday, Aug. 13, at 7 p.m., featuring the big band music of ÒReflections.Ó In
case of rain, the show will be in the George J. Parness Suffern Community
Center, 41 Washington Ave., Suffern.
August 15
The Haverstraw Brick
Museum, 12 Main St., Haverstraw, hosts a local antiques road show appraisal
session with appraiser Richard Ricca on Aug. 15 from 1 to 4 p.m. Fee: $5 per
item appraised.
August
16
The
West Point Concert BandÕs free Music Under the Stars series has A Night at the
Opera with special guest Jim Walker on the flute, on Sunday, Aug. 16, at 7:30
p.m. at the Trophy Point Amphitheater Info: Call 845-938-2617.
August 17
The New City Library hosts
a full-day adult workshop on Native American ceramics on Monday, Aug. 17,
starting at 10 a.m. with ceramist Cliff Mendelson. The morning session will
include a demonstration, with the afternoon session putting participants to
work making a vessel using Native American techniques. Fee: $11. Save your
seat: 634-4997, ext. 139.
August 18
Westchester Broadway
Theatre presents The Platters, one of the top vocal groups of the 1950s, on
Tuesday, Aug. 18, with dinner at 6:15 p.m. and the show at 8 p.m. Tickets: $73
per person. 914-592-2222.
August
23
The
West Point Jazz KnightsÕ Music Under the Stars series continues with The Jazz
Knights Play ÒThe Sound of MusicÓ on Sunday, Aug. 23, at 7:30 p.m. at the
Trophy Point Amphitheater. Info: Call 845-938-2617.
August 25
Westchester Broadway Theatre
presents Hotel California – the Eagles Tribute Band, on Tuesday, Aug. 25,
with dinner at 6:15 p.m. and the show at 8 p.m. Tickets: $75 per person. 914-592-2222.
August 26
Herpetologist Bill
Boesenberg from Snakes-n-Scales and Turtle Tales visits the New City Library
for a presentation on reptiles and their habitats and their preservation on
Wednesday, Aug. 26, at 7:30 p.m.
August 27
Finkelstein Memorial
Library hosts the AARPÕs 55 Alive defensive driving course on Thursday, Aug. 27
and Friday, Aug. 28, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. both days at the library, 24
Chestnut St., off Route 59, Spring Valley. You must attend both sessions to
receive a course certificate. Cost: $12 for AARP members, $14 for non-members.
Pre-payment is required. To save your seat, call 352-5700, ext. 256.
August
30
The
West Point Concert BandÕs Music Under the Stars series features ÒBandancingÓ on
Sunday, Aug. 30, at 7:30 p.m. at the Trophy Point Amphitheater. Info: Call
845-938-2617.
September
5
The
West Point Concert Band, Jazz Knights and Hellcats join forces for a free Music
Under the Stars 1812 Overture Concert on Saturday, Sept. 5, at 6 p.m. at the
Trophy Point Amphitheater; rain date is Sunday, Sept. 6; for more information
call 845-938-2617.
September 15
Westchester Broadway
Theatre presents ÒThe Roy Orbison StoryÓ – starring Bernie Jessome, on
Tuesday, Sept. 15, with dinner at 6:15 p.m. and the show at 8 p.m. Tickets: $75
per person. 914-592-2222.
September 20
The Tallman Fire Department
Ladies AuxiliaryÕs fall fair and flea market is set for Sunday, Sept. 20 from
10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the firehouse at 289 Rt. 59, Tallman. Vendors tables are
still available. Contact: Mary Ellen Doremus at 845-323-9112.
September 26
The Orangetown Fire Engine
Co. No. 1 Ladies Auxiliary of South Nyack has a craft fair set for
Saturday,
Sept. 26, at the firehouse on Depot Place. Vendor tables
are $35 each. Call Eileen Bacchi at 845-268-4952 to reserve a table.
This Week In Rockland
By John Iurica
July 3
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Elvin Ballard of North
Haverstraw hung himself in his fatherÕs barn because his friends left without
him to a funeral.
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The Northern Railroad
will soon have a comfortable Jersey City depot of its own.
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The store of Charles D.
Wood Esq. was burglarized of goods and $100 in silver.
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The steamer, Edwin, will
make an excursion to West Point on the 4th, stopping at the Piermont
Upper Dock, Nyack, Rockland Lake, and Haverstraw.
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The 24th
Anniversary of the Piermont Mosquito Fleet will take place at the New Landing
on July 4th. The Lydia, moored under Captain Ackerman, will handle
registrations and classifications.
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Boarders have arrived at
Terrace Hall in Ramapo.
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Mrs. Eliza DeFoe of
Tappan fell and broke one of her ribs.
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Fifteen men will compete
in the Suffern walking match on the 4th.
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The picnic season at
Iona Island is very brisk.
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The picnic season at
Sylvan Grove, Rockland Lake, will open on the 4th with music by
BriglioÕs Band.
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The water pipes are laid
from the Hackensack River to Nyack and engineers have set the pump in place.
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James McElroy was
rendered unconscious when he was hit in the head by a falling tree while
working on land of the Peerless Finishing Company.
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James DeGroat, 55, dies
in Stony Point.
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Trotting Handicap is to
be run in Orangeburg on September 7 and 8.
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Phone directories are
being distributed.
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J. Dodge of Orangeburg
has one of the fastest entries in the Orangeburg races.
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B. F. Allison of Stony
Point was injured during a runaway in Haverstraw on Broad St.
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J. F. Crumbie of Upper
Nyack, a member of the Cotton Exchange, dies at the Hotel Savoy.
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200 Royal Arcanumites
celebrate in NyackÕs Odd Fellows Hall.
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Marie DeGraw, 9, of
Orangeburg was struck and injured by a motor car on Greenbush Express Highway.
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Brothers Erwin, 20, and
Cassius Chandler, 24, of Monsey, given life sentences for killing 70 year old
woman.
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Mrs. Florence Conklin
cleared of infidelity.
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Walter Brooks graduates
from Piermont Grammar School.
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Bockor Lake in Ramapo is
still open for swimming and fishing.
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Boy hurt in Nyack as
gangway to Destroyer USS Dent collapses.
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170 NYC waifs make merry
at Mont Lawn for 14 days of paradise.
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Flames raze 3 buildings
at Rockland Iron Works in Grassy Point.
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Barking dog gives alarm
at fire at Ellis home on the Oak Tree Corner in Palisades.
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Solomon Post, 54, drowns
in Weiss Lake, Spring Valley.
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Rev. John McManus,
Pastor at St. JohnÕs, critically injured in auto accident.
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M. Parker, owner of fish
hatchery, submitted application to dump on 18 acres off of Route 303.
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Rowdies start a series
of disturbances at Requa Lake in Monsey.
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Geyser blows on New
Hempstead Road in New City opposite Woodbine Road.
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Body of a man is found
in box car on Suffern Railroad Ave. siding.
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Anne Guglielmello of
Piermont crowned Miss Rockland County in Muskets to Missiles Pageant to open
350th Hudson Champlain Celebration, which is amazing since her
sister Jo Jo was previously made the overall queen of the celebration.
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15 Families evacuated in
blaze at 23 Broadway in Haverstraw.