‘It’s okay to not be okay’ with PTSD Drill Sergeant First Class Alexander Stewart of Warwick is on a personal mission to ease the mental pains of others with... Letters to the Editor 16 Oct 2024 | 11:13
Patti and David Dempster Warwick Rotarians induct Dempsters as co-presidents For the first time in its 48-year history, the Warwick Valley Rotary Club will have co-presidents — the husband-and-wife... Local News 25 Jun 2024 | 11:47
Leo Kaytes, Olga Papagianopoulos, Mike Contaxis, Laurene Iammatteo, and Neil Sinclair. ( Photo by Jim LaPlante) Warwick Rotary announces new members The Warwick Valley Rotary recently announced two new members: Olga Papagianopoulos and Mike Contaxis. Leo Kaytes, the incoming... Local News 13 May 2024 | 02:03
L-R: Rotary President Neil Sinclair; Meg Boyce, VP of programs and services at Hudson Valley Alzheimer’s Association; Sandra Cassese, CEO of Hospice of Orange and Sullivan County; Christian Farrell, director of the Veteran Service Agency of Orange County; Don McFarland, elder statesman of the veteran community; and Warwick Town Supervisor Jesse Dwyer. ( Photo by Ed Bailey) Warwick VFW, Rotary hosts veterans’ luncheon On Tuesday, May 7, a luncheon was held at the Warwick American Legion Post 214 for members and their wives. Members from... Local News 13 May 2024 | 12:05
Warwick Valley Rotary Club was one of the sponsors of the event for annual Senior Citizen BBQ. Photo by Ed Bailey. Warwick. ‘The 34th annual Senior Citizen BBQ was a rousing success’ In his weekly online newsletter, Warwick Town Supervisor Michael P. Sweeton described “the 34th annual Senior Citizen BBQ... Local News 26 Aug 2023 | 05:01
Present, past and future Warwick Valley Rotary presidents, left to right, are: Neil Sinclair, Laura Barca and David and Patti Dempster. Provided photo. Neil Sinclair returns as president of Warwick Valley Rotary Club In 2005 Neil Sinclair was recruited into Rotary by Warwick Valley High School Principal John Buckley. Sinclair, an international... News 16 Jul 2023 | 04:03
Jennifer DeFrancesco, executive director of Hudson Valley Honor Flight with (standing l-r) veterans Ed Lynch, Mike Eckert, Tom Brennan, Tony Cosimano, Warwick Rotary president Laura Barca, Candido Rivera, John McDonald, Everist Lemay and Stan Martin. Rose Becker is seated in front. ( Photo provided.) Warwick. Rotary Club donates to local veterans Warwick Valley Rotary Club recently showed their support to local military veterans with donations. During its Feb. 15, 2023... Local News 27 Feb 2023 | 02:03
Warwick Valley Rotary President Laura Barca presents Carole Tjoa, Rotary District PolioPlus Chair, with a $4,000 donation to Rotary International’s effort to eliminate polio worldwide. The funds were raised from this year’s recent ceremony which honored Michael Sweeton, second from right, as Warwick’s 2022-2023 Citizen of the Year and Jenna Price and Barbara Katz for Outstanding Community Service. Shown, left to right, are Laura Barca, Carole Tjoa, Stan Martin, Michael Sweeton and Leo Kayes, Jr. ( Photo by Wayne Patterson) Gates Foundation matches 2 for 1 Warwick Rotary’s $4,000 donation to fight polio WARWICK – A $4,000 donation from the Warwick Valley Rotary Club to eradicate polio worldwide has tripled in value to $12,000,... Home 06 Nov 2022 | 04:27
PHOTO BY JIM LaPLANTE Rotarians seek nominations Who should be Warwick’s next Citizen of the Year? You might have the answer. Local Rotarians are seeking nominations for the... Home 22 Jul 2022 | 03:14
Flags for heroes-personal heroes-returns to Warwick “Flags for Heroes,” the community tribute to personal heroes, returns to Warwick next month, presented by the Warwick Rotary... Home 12 Jul 2022 | 01:20
Planning is in full gear for the annual Warwick Holiday Party for Children in Need. Among those organizing the Dec. 11 event at the Warwick Reformed Church are, left to right: Wayne Patterson, Erin Andersen, Claire Gabelmann, Joyce Perron and Tina Buck. Provided photo. Warwick. Warwick unites to help children in need Another example of how the Warwick community unites to make a difference is the annual Holiday Project for Children in Need.... Local News 16 Nov 2021 | 11:38
Leo R. Kaytes Jr., left, is congratulated on being selected 2021-2022 Warwick Citizen of the Year by his father, Leo Kaytes Sr., and Stan Martin, chairing the event for the 14th time. He and Outstanding Community Service Award winners Vincent Poloniak and Roger Gavan will be honored Sept. 15 at the Chateau Hathorn. Because of COVID cancellation of the 2020-2021 event, last year’s honorees will also be recognized. Warwick Town Supervisor Michael Sweeton will serve as master of ceremonies. Photo by Laurene Iammatteo. Leo Kaytes Jr. selected Warwick Citizen of the Year Community and business leader Leo R. Kaytes Jr. has been named Warwick’s 2021-2022 Citizen of the Year. Kaytes and recipients... Local News 15 Aug 2021 | 03:25
The 2021 Boxes For Soldiers Care Package Drive sent 384 packages of items sent to troops serving overseas, a new record for BFS. Provided photos. 128 big Boxes For Soldiers en route to Africa, thanks to the many who lent a hand The 2021 Boxes For Soldiers Care Package Drive is officially a wrap. Our boxes are en route to their final destinations in... Letters to the Editor 14 Jun 2021 | 08:11
Members of SYLA working on a community art project. Photo provided by Melissa Shaw-Smith. Warwick. Wanted: Young leaders Applications are now open for the Orange County Youth Leadership Academy, a four-week program offered by the Warwick Valley... Local News 01 Jun 2021 | 04:43
The Warwick Valley Rotary will host The Great Halloween Hunt on Sunday, Oct. 25, with two hunt scenarios: A walking hunt to take place in the Village of Warwick (this event is mostly geared toward parents with smaller children); and a driving hunt that will encompass the entire Town of Warwick. Photo by Paige Cody on Unsplash. Warwick Rotary to host ‘The Great Halloween Hunt’ Looking for a family friendly, totally fun and socially distanced event? On Sunday, Oct. 25, the Warwick Valley Rotary will... Local News 13 Oct 2020 | 03:30
