C.R.O.P. planning meeting
C.R.O.P. (Communities Responding to Overcome Poverty) Walk 2009 will be held on Sunday, October 18. Walkers will register at 1 p.m. at Airport Park in Matamoras, PA for a 2 p.m. walk starting time.
This is the third year that Port Jervis has participated in C.R.O.P. Hunger Walk. Carol Decker, chairperson of the Port Jervis Tri-State team is very proud of the past response from friends and neighbors and optimistic about 2009. “In 2007, our 61 walkers raised $8,763, and 93 walkers raised $10,305.00 in 2008. Our goal this year is $15,000 and we are hoping for 150 walkers”, she comments. “Many people in our area are struggling to put food on the table this year and 25 percent of the proceeds of our walk will go to 6 local food pantries/banks in New York and Pennsylvania”, adds Carol.
Anyone interested in walking for the event should contact Linda O’Donnell (570) 491-2679 and (914) 443-3326 or Carol Decker (845) 856-5582 and (914) 443-2803.
Donations may be given by sending a check payable to “CROP Walk” and mail to First Presbyterian Church of Port Jervis, c/o Carol Decker, 60 Sussex Street, Port Jervis, NY 12771. In addition, donations may be made via PayPal directly online www.cropwalk.org and follow the links to support our Port Jervis Tri-State team.
August 31, 2009 | Posted in
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Back Row L - r: Cristina Estepa, Andrea Wynn, Jonathan Bolte, Kurt Merrill, and in the front center is Paula Flickenschild.
Try-City Stage will present a cabaret of music and dance to raise funds for their upcoming production of the Broadway hit musical “Curtains.”
The cabaret will feature Jim Quinlan, Christy Merchant, Dionna Eshleman, Jeff Brewster, Jaime Wright, Taylor James, Andrea Wynn Anthony Reyes, Karuss Williams, Noreen Hanson and Steve Davis.
“Curtains” is scheduled for October 1 through 4 at the Erie Trackside Manor with special dinner theatre performances on Friday and Saurday night.
The show is directed by Bill Thomas with choreography by Melissa Thomas and a cast of 26 actors, singers and dancers.
For more information about the fundraiser or next month’s show call (845) 858-7925.
Email us at try-citystage@hotmail.com or visit us on the Web at www.try-citystage.org.
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Port Jervis Country Club Women’s Golf Association Thursday twilight 9-hole league completed their 10 week league play of two person team best ball format on August 20th. Two flights had been established according to handicap. Points scored each night are accumulated to the last night of play. Highlights from league play are:
June 4th Week 1: Birdies: Megan Mackaronis – Holes #3 &# 4; Linda Houghtaling –Hole# 6.
June 25th Week 2: Birdies: Beth Harper – # 12; Jeanne Norwich – Hole# 14.
July 3rd Week 3: Birdie: Annette Myers – Hole #2.
July 10th Week 4: Chip-ins: Annette Myers- Hole #16; Joyce Patterson- Hole # 15; Judy Gray. July 17th Week 5: Chips-ins: Sandy Roy -Hole #4;Sue Thibodeau- Hole #11; Judy Knight – Hole #7.Birdie: Judy Gray – Hole #9; Judy Knight- Hole #7;Jeanne Norwich -Hole #6.
July 30th Week 6: Chip-in: Maryann Malhame – Hole #5; Joyce Helms- Hole # 9 Birdie: Megan Mackaronis – Hole 16; Joyce Helms – Hole # 9.
August 5th Week #7: Chips: Joyce Patterson – Hole # 9; Kathy Powers -Hole # 6;
Joan Ketcham – Hole: #14. Birdie: Joyce Paterson Hole: #9; Joan Ketcham #14.
August 12th Week 8: A net score scramble format with winners awarded 5 points for 1st place, 3 for 2nd place, and 1 for 3rd place in each flight. A Flight Scramble: 1st - Cassaro/Gray -26 – 5 points; 2nd – Mackaronis/Mackaronis – 32(MOC) -3 points; 3rd - Patterson/Zitone - 32(MOC) – 1 point. B Flight: 1st -Ruby/Silverstone - 32- 5 points; 2nd: Spencer/Gregory- 33 (MOC)-3points;
3rd-Karlo/Leonardo – 33 (MOC) – 1 point. Chip-ins: Megan Mackaronis -Hole #12; Ellen Burnett -Hole #4; Kathy Brannon on Hole#12.
August 20th Final week: The weather interfered with league play on several evenings thus the final format was a combination for two weeks, a pink ball and two person best ball. Each team was given a pink ball which was used by one team member and they alternated use on a selected odd or even hole; each team who returned their pink ball received a point. Teams returning their pink ball earned 3 points, winners were: Brannon/Helms; Burnett/Spears; Harper/Houghtaling; Kohinke/Thibodeau; Manailovich/Roy; Patterson/Zitone; Spencer/Gregory. Best ball points were awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd places. A Flight: 1st – Mackaronis/Mackaronis -31 (MOC) – 5 Points; 2nd - Patterson/Zitone -31(MOC) – 3points; 3rd -Harper Houghtaling -34- 1 point.
B Flight: 1st: Ketcham/Ketcham -35 -5 points; 2nd: Burnett/Spears- 36(MOC) – 3 points;
3rd- Kohinke/Thibodeau -36(MOC) – 1 point. Chip-in:Sue Clayton- Hole #15;Joyce Patterson-Hole #6:Annette Myers Hole #2. Birdie: Hole #9 – Barbara Mackaronis.
Awards will be presented to the winners at the annual banquet at Jack Champion Steakhouse on September 9, 2009. All the ladies give a special “Thank You” to Linda Houghtaling and Sandy Roy Co-chairs of the Twilight league for all of the scheduling and maintaining the records for the season. Also a big thank you to our substitutes Betty Hague, Doris Mooney, Kathleen Joyce, MaryAnn Malhame, Meredith Vandermark, Kathy Powers and Marie Young for their support and play in the evening league.
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Mrs. Ruth Vitanza of Barryville, NY, died Wednesday, August 26, 2009 at Belle Reve in Milford, PA. She was 83 years old.
Ruth was born in Central Falls, Rhode Island on May 19, 1926 the daughter of the late Alvin Lowell Havens and the late Ruth Patterson and step-mother, Ellen Palmer.
She was married on September 25, 1948 to the late Theodore “Ted” Vitanza who passed away on February 14, 2006.
She was a member of Grace Episcopal Church in Port Jervis.
A family statement read: Mom’s happiest moments were when she was helping someone else. From her days as a Registered Nurse at the Bronx VA Hospital, where she met that special patient, Dad, (who said “that is the girl I’m going to marry” the moment he saw her), to her many years of faithful service to Epiphany and St. Simon’s Church in Brooklyn and Grace Church in Port Jervis. Mom was honored with the Bishop’s Cross, the highest honor bestowed upon a servant of the church. Mom was a member of the Yulan Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary, and was known affectionately as “Dr. Ruth” at the Sunshine Hall Free Library for her skill at covering and mending books. As well loved as we daughters knew we were, their greatest gift to us was their love for each other. What a blessing it is to have them back together again.
Surviving are:
Daughters: Ruth-Ellen LaRuffa and her husband Tony of Barryville, NY
Elizabeth Northshield and her husband Charles of Rye, NY
Jane Margeson and her husband Charles of Amityville, NY
Grandchildren Ted and Cindy La Ruffa, Bill and Lindsay LaRuffa, Sarah and Steve Hamilton, Andrew and Bryn Northshield, John and Jen Margeson, Toni Ann LaRuffa and Kaitlyn Margeson.
Great Grandchildren Michael, Allison, Emily, Lauren, Ashley LaRuffa and Mirabelle Northshield.
Predeceased by her husband, Ted, sister Thyra Fisher, brothers Alvin and Douglas Havens.
A Mass of Resurrection was held Saturday, August 29 at the Grace Episcopal Church, 85 E. Main St., Port Jervis, NY with The Rev. David Lee Carlson officiating.
Burial was be at Montoza Cemetery, Barryville, NY.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Grace Episcopal Church Building Fund, 84 Seward Avenue, Port Jervis, NY 12771.
Funeral arrangements were by the Gray-Parker Funeral Home, 100 E. Main St., Port Jervis, NY. For additional information, directions or to send a condolence note to the family please visit www.grayparkerfuneralhome.com.
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Mr. Joseph Schatz of Myrtle Beach, SC and formerly of Milford, PA died Monday, August 17 at Grand Strand Regional Medical Center in Myrtle Beach, SC. He was 84.
He was born February 28, 1925 in New York, NY the son of the late Max and the late Frieda Chervin Schatz.
Joseph proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II.
He was the owner and operator of Pat & Joe’s Deli in Dingmans Ferry, PA
He is survived by his wife of 21 years Jean Sheridan Schatz. Joseph was formerly married to the late Ann Gumplemayer Schatz who died in 1986.
Joseph was a former member of Temple Beth-El, Port Jervis and Temple Beth-El, Myrtle Beach SC.
Surviving are:
Wife: Jean Schatz At home
Son: Michael Schatz and his wife Jo Ann Warminster, PA
Daughter: Janet Kupcha and her husband Joseph Dingman’s Ferry, PA
Daughter: Evelyn Deutsch and her partner Joy Hilliker Allentown, PA
Step-Daughter:Veronica Christensen and her husband Frank Columbia, MD
Stepson: George Vitchers and his wife Elise Milford, PA
Stepson: Charles Vitchers and his wife Holly Shohola, PA
Stepdaughter: Dolores Baker and her husband Billy Shohola, PA
Stepdaughter: Theresa Duden Dingman’s Ferry, PA
4 grandchildren: Rebecca, Andrew, Melissa & Zachary
16 Step Grandchildren
7 Great Grandchildren
Also several nieces and Nephews
2 Predeceased brothers: Samuel and Julius Schatz
Funeral services were held on Wednesday, August 19 at the Gray-Parker Funeral Home, 100 E. Main St., Port Jervis, NY with Rabbi Dr. Burton Mindick officiating.
Burial was at Milford Cemetery, Milford, PA.
Memorial contributions: Eastern Paralyzed Veterans Association c/o, United Spinal Association, 54 Nashua St., Milford, New Hampshire 03055-3717
Funeral arrangements were by the Gray-Parker Funeral Home, 100 E. Main St., Port Jervis, NY For additional information, directions or to send a condolence note to the family visit www.grayparkerfuneralhome.com
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Principal Kim Butaitis (pictured in center) and Delaware Valley Elementary School PTA treated the school’s top sixth grade readers (L-R) Marielle Cavallaro, Madison Chlebowski, Gaeron Freidrichs, Jacob Roberts, Arielle Davis, and Killian Nelson, to lunch at Perkins during the last week of their elementary school years. These sixth graders have returned to school this week as Delaware Valley Middle School sixth graders. Everyone at DVES wishes to extend their best wishes to all of the sixth graders for a great year in their new school, along with great school year for all returning students of the district. Happy new school year, everyone!
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EAST STROUDSBURG – Pocono Medical Center’s Dale and Frances Hughes Cancer Center 231 East Brown St., will offer a free prostate cancer screening starting at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, September 16. The screening is offered at no charge to those who meet the pre-screening requirements. Registration is required and will occur September 7 – 11. Call (570) 476-3750.
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The Safe Kids Coalition of Pike County will again sponsor a motorcycle ‘Poker Run’ in conjunction with the Pike/Monroe Child Passenger Safety Team. This year’s ride will be in memory of Shane Skibber, former owner of Pub 715 South. Motorcyclists will ride through the Pocono Mountains in Pike and Monroe Counties on Sunday, September 13 to enjoy the scenery and raise money for car seats for families in need. Each stop along the ride has games that riders will play for their poker hand. This motorcycle ride is unique because riders have a police escort allowing the riders to stay together. The organized ride will start at the Legendary Tannersville Inn, Route 611, Tannersville, and end at Pub 715 South in Reeders. The event will include a “poker run” with cash prizes, raffles, free soda, hamburgers and hot dogs for all participants. Anyone wishing to join the event should arrive at the Tannersville Inn by 9 a.m. for registration. Each hand of cards will be $15 dollars with no limit on the number of hands purchased by each rider and the proceeds will benefit the Monroe/Pike Child Passenger Safety Team. Come out and enjoy a great day of riding and meeting new people.
For more information, call Gary Foster at MCTA, at (570) 839-6282, ext. 313 or Jill Gamboni at Safe Kids, at (570) 296-3447.
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Tickets for Safe Haven’s 11th annual “Behind Closed Doors” House Tour for Sunday, September 13 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. are on sale now for a donation of $25 . Tickets will be sold in Milford at: Bodies in Balance at 100 Wheatfield Drive, Patina at 320 Broad Street, WEICHERT, REALTORS® – Ruffino Real Estate at 406 W. Harford Street, Safe Haven at 500 W. Harford Street, or call Safe Haven at (570) 296-2827. We invite you to join us for a morning snack when you pick up your house tour booklets (including map) the morning of the tour at the Community House in Milford. Everyone is invited to gather at the final destination for complimentary food and refreshments. Tickets will also be sold in front of the Community House in Milford the morning of the tour.
The ending reception will be held at the Harrington House where everyone will enjoy refreshments which are being donated by the Muir House and Dawny’s Soup Creations. Stop by one of the locations above and come enjoy time with your friends and family whilst making new friends.
Safe Haven, Inc., a not-for-profit organization is dedicated to restoring dignity to victims of domestic violence and sexual abuse. Services include free and confidential individual empowerment counseling, crisis intervention, emergency shelter, support groups, educational outreach programs, medical and justice system advocacy, community outreach, and volunteer training programs. Safe Haven provides a 24-hour crisis hotline, (570) 296-4357 (HELP). Anyone interested in volunteering please contact Christina Hsu, Volunteer Coordinator at (570) 296-2827. There many different ways to help Safe Haven make our community a safer place for everyone. Check out our Web site at www.safehavenofpikecounty.org.
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It has been ten long years since the Forest Volunteer Fire Dept. (Kimbles, Pike County) held its annual Labor Day Weekend Clambake. It was a tradition to many that sadly had come to an end due to our limited amount of volunteers at that time.
After many requests over these past years, we here at Forest are glad to announce that the Clambake is back. We will begin the event on Sunday, September 6 at 1 p.m. and it will last throughout the evening. It will be a fun-filled day for all ages. Included in the days event will be Joe Lindner on the accordion (a member for 60 years), D.J. Mike Coppola, horseshoe, tug of war and dance contests and finishing the day with a live band, Sidetracked (playing from 6 to 10 p.m.). There will also be a large bounce house with lots of extras for the kids.
We will be serving many of the old favorites: clams (steamed and raw), clam chowder, Bratwurst, Krienerwurst, hamburgers, hot dogs, German potato salad, French fries, corn on the cob. beer, soda, etc. For more information, visit www.forestfirerescue.com and or call (570) 685-2872
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