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5 Editor in Chief 26 Hudson Valley St. Baldrick’s

10 Sohns Appliance Center 29 Orange-Ulster BOCES

16 Recreation & Parks Department 30 Jacobowitz and Gubits

18 Walden Police Department 32 Walden Knives Sink With The Lusitania

19 Historic Marker Sign Dedication 34 A Hike Through History

20 Goodwill Church 38 Montgomery Food Pantry

21 WES presents Alice in Wonderland 40 Around Town

22 New Rose Theatre presents Cinderella 42 Upcoming Events

25 Easter Egg Hunt 43 Then & Now

Making It Happen

Sharon MacGregor has been a freelance Michael Bloom hails from the Catskills where Erni Hewett has been a freelance and
writer, newspaper columnist, and reporter for he resides with his partner Kristin and their corporate designer for more than 20 years.
She has worked in a creative capacity for com-
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include the food blog, Fed Well, and running winning photographer and photojournalist. Intel. Currently, she is running her own design
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Acknowledgments

“So Jacob served seven years to get Rachel, Two year old Brady’s ambitious spirit is larger than life.
but they seemed like only a few days to him
because of his love for her.”
Genesis 29:20 (NIV)

“Don’t look for shortcuts to God. The market
is flooded with surefire, easygoing formulas
for a successful life that can be practiced in
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Walden Harvest finds new life in Bradley Park The decision to move Harvest Fest this year is an attempt to make the
event bigger and better, more traffic friendly, and more convenient for
Every year, since 1986, the Village of Walden and the Walden Community residents as well as vendors; all encompassed in a more accommodating
Council host the Annual Harvest Fest also known as Walden Day. The venue; Bradley Park. There is space at Bradley Park for 2 stages to feature
31st Annual Harvest Fest celebration this year will take place on Saturday, many events and entertainment throughout the day and more delineated
September 30, 2017 at Bradley Park (48 Albany Avenue) with our opening areas such as an area for Angry Orchard to provide wine and beer to those
ceremony beginning at 1pm (rain date of October 1st) and ending with attendees 21 and older, local artists to be featured, a specific children’s
a fantastic fireworks display. Harvest Fest kicks off each year on Friday area to include activities, jumpy houses, and a petting zoo. There are
night with a FREE Family Dance at the Teen Center in Wooster Grove new opportunities for businesses to sponsor the event who will in turn,
from 7-9pm. The festival itself is a full day of action-packed events, live depending on the level of sponsorship, be featured in various promotional
music, contests, art exhibits, Little Miss Walden competition, raffles, capacities including our 8 week long Music in the Grove FREE summer
vendors, food and beverage for the whole family. For vendor information concert series every Wednesday in July and August at Wooster Memorial
contact volunteer Debbie Robb at (845) 706-1570. Admission to Harvest Grove Band Stand. For sponsorship details please contact Michael Bliss
Fest is always FREE! at (845) 778-2177 ext. 1523 and check our website www.villageofwalden.
org for more details coming in the next few months.

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Village of Walden

Office Hours:
Monday through Thursday

7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Friday

8:00 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Village Website:
www.VillageofWalden.org

As the fiscal year winds down, we are finishing our new DPW facility and
preparing for several other projects in the Village. This summer, we are hopeful
to get the lower section of Wait Street repaved and sidewalks replaced through
the generosity of a County Grant. Also, the Village is planning to repave Millard,
Grandview, and Kelmore Streets this summer.

Another project that might occur this summer is the removal of a section of
sidewalk on Oakland Avenue. We will host a Town Hall meeting with those
residents in that area to discuss the plan.

With hard fought efforts and pleading with the New York State DOT, the Ulster Recreation & Parks
Avenue sidewalk, curbing and drainage project may become a reality with Department Announces
bidding scheduled to be out at the end of the summer. NEW Online Registration

An exciting project that has already begun is the installation of a boardwalk and boat launch at the “Marcus NEW more convenient way to
Mickey Millspaugh Riverfront Park and Boat Launch.” Once completed, this park will allow our residents register and communicate through
to utilize the boardwalk for fishing and boating along the Wallkill River from Maple Street to Rifton Place. our online registration software
This project was the result of another grant from Senator William Larkin. This coupled with the County with Sports Illustrated. Register
grant to renovate the Pine Street Pump house will bring a much needed aesthetic improvement to that children online 24 hours a day, 7
area of the Village. days per week. You can pay by credit
card or by check by mail option.
The Village also received a grant to replace the sidewalks on East Main Street from Highland Avenue to Increased ease of communication
Sunoco, which will be something to look forward to next spring. with coaches, teams, and league
administrators about weather
Of course there are many other wonderful projects on a much smaller scale ongoing throughout the year cancellations, scheduling changes,
but I thought it important to highlight the above all while staying under the tax cap. and announcements. A. free mobile
app is available. We are excited
As always, I am here for your concerns and suggestions and attempt in every way to find some form of a about this change and look forward
satisfying result. Feel free to contact me at the Village Hall at 778-2177 x1500 or via email at johnrevella@ to the continued growth of our
hvc.rr.com . many programs including: Summer
Camp, Flag Football, Indoor and
Thank you again for allowing me to serve as your Manager and I am thankful to continue to call Walden Outdoor Soccer, Tennis Lessons,
my home. and Basketball. Go to www.
villageofwalden.org
John Revella

Village Offices: 845-778-2177

Village Manager: John Revella ext. 1500

Village Clerk: Tara Bliss ext. 1501

Village Treasurer: Kelly A. Kelly ext. 1502

Deputy Village Clerk/Treasurer: Marisa Kraus ext. 1503

Deputy Treasurer Gina Somma ext. 1514

Building Inspector: Dean Stickles ext. 1504

Building Department Secretary: Vicki Kurtz ext. 1505

Code Enforcement Officer: Jay Buchalski ext. 1506

Village Justice: Ray Ozman ext. 1508

Village Court Clerk: Gayle Smith ext. 1507

DPW Garage: Fred Perna ext. 1521

Water Department: ext. 1522

Sewer Department: ext. 1520

Recreation Coordinator: Michael Bliss ext. 1523

Recreation & Parks Department: ext. 1524

Walden Police Department: 845-778-5595

Village Hotline: 845-778-4919

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By Sharon MacGregor
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A brief overview of the company from the Sohns website: in 1907 to today’s modern flat-top induction heating version. In
1907, the kitchen stove was likely fueled by gas and of course, bread
Sohns was founded in 1907 by J.A.A. Sohns as a music was most likely home-baked.
store selling instruments and sheet music. When the
“Victrola” was introduced it was added to our product While many privately owned businesses may have found it difficult
line. This later gave birth to the radio. to remain profitable and stay in business through the era of the
“big box” stores and concentrated retail areas stretching a mile
Charles E. Sohns, son of J.A.A., entered the business after his long while competitively keeping prices rock bottom, Sohns is part
graduation f rom Walden High School at the young age of 15. of a major buying group and “that allows us to maintain a level
Under Charles the business grew steadily adding televisions playing field while offering service and repairs to our customers,”
and appliances along the way. The f irst television set was said Jeffrey Sohns.
shown by Sohns in 1939, although only a prototype.
Today, Sohns the store is a landmark fixture in the Village of
Charles’ son Jeffrey entered the business full time in 1962 Walden and as a strong local business, continues to support many
upon his graduation f rom college. Two expansions have taken area causes within the community. While the inventory of the
place since that time making Sohns one of the Hudson Valley’s showroom has grown and expanded to hold approximately 300
largest independent appliance outlets. models of various machines by a number of manufacturers, the
most important feature is the Sohns’ family (blood relatives as well
John Sohns, the fourth generation, entered the business in as their knowledgeable staff ).
1989 after his graduation from Marist College. The business
continues to flourish and we all look to the future with great “I remember my grandfather,” shared John. “and when I started
enthusiasm. working here around the age of 14 and the most valuable lessons I
learned from my father were around a solid work ethic; work hard
What other company, local or not, can you recall that has been in and be honest. My parents, ( Jeffrey and Carol) were great role
business for 110 years? Imagine how much appliances change over models. I know my father was trusted because generations of
a period of a few years let alone the stark differences from a stove

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customers have both returned to us and sent their own children to with a pot of water in the showroom.
buy their appliances.”
Customers also want a variety of new pieces of kitchen equipment
I learned from my father were around a solid work ethic; work that did not even exist 110 years ago including warming ovens,
hard and be honest. My parents, ( Jeffrey and Carol) were great under the counter beverage centers, wine cellar and refrigerated
role models. I know my father was trusted because generations of drawers as well as down draft vents and French door wall ovens.
customers have both returned to us and sent their own children to Today’s consumer is more savvy, able to shop online and obtain
buy their appliances.” ideas from a wider variety of sources when designing their home.
We have truly become the Jetsons, that cartoon from a time long
Jeffrey is very confident in John’s ability to comfortably be at the ago in which the family was able to perform tasks that seemed so
helm, “He has done a fantastic job. The business has become more space age has come to life.
profitable and I don’t want to get in his way.”

Asked if they had any memorable experiences with customers Looking to the future, it may be possible to see another family
through the years and one story came to mind, “We had a member in the business. John has a sister, Amy and brother-in-
customer who called to tell us her brand new garbage disposal was law, Keith Sherwood and their son, Ethan, just might be showing
not working and so, we of course were concerned and sent out a an interest in coming on board after college graduation.
technician. Turns out, she had mixed up her appliances somehow
and was scraping dishes into the washing machine,” said Jeffrey. One thing customers can count on, regardless of the technological
Modern appliance designs and functions have certainly advanced as advances in any home devices whether for cooking, cleaning or
customers increasingly demand more features and even incorporate convenience, Sohns Appliance Center will have the knowledgeable
technology in ovens, dishwashers and refrigerators. and friendly people who can help you decide between brands and
models, provide service repairs when or if needed, and answer any
“Now,” John explained, “you can have an app on your cell phone of your questions.
that gives you the ability to turn on, check temperature settings
and control your appliance remotely.” Sohns Appliance Center is open six days per week with
late night hours on Thursday. They are located at 23-27
Another example of change for the better can be found in new
induction heating stove tops. “These work through a magnetic Main Street in Walden and can be reached
action between the surface of the stove and the pan leaving the via telephone (845) 778 -7124 or via their website at
surface area safe to touch,” John described while demonstrating
www.sohnsapplicancecenter.com

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Recreation for one and all!

Walden’s Recreation & Parks Department is gearing up
for the 2017 year of programing and it has something
for everyone this summer! Flag Football for children
ages will begin in June. To Register please go to www.
villageofwalden.org for our NEW ONLINE REGISTRATION!
Games will tentatively begin in June and will take place
at Bradley Park (48 Albany Avenue). The cost for a Village
of Walden Resident is $30 per child and for a Town of
Montgomery Resident is $40 per child.

The Summer Youth Leadership Academy
for 8th and 9th graders is now accepting
applications for this summer. Based on
teaching the youth good citizenship and
leadership skills the program runs Monday
through Friday 9am-3pm from July 10th
through August 4th at Wooster Memorial
Grove Park. Application deadline is June
30th. The Summer Youth Employment
Program is also accepting applications
for Village youth ages 14-18 to work at
participating Village businesses beginning
July 11th through August 5th. Application
deadline is June 15th. Space and
funding for these programs are limited so
get your applications in today at www.
villageofwalden.org/forms-minutes-and-
agendas.

We will also have our FREE Family Movie
Nights in the Park to be held on Saturday
evenings in Wooster Memorial Grove Park.
This year’s movies are: Disney’s Moana
showing Saturday, July 15, 2017; The Lego
Batman Movie showing Saturday, July
29, 2017; Disney’s Finding Dory showing
Saturday, August 12, 2017; and The Boss
Baby showing Saturday, August 26, 2017.

Please check out our website www.villageofwalden.org for information on upcoming events
and programs. For any additional questions, please feel free to contact the Recreation & Parks
Department at 845-778-2177 x1524 or email [email protected].
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The ever popular Summer Day Camp, held at James
W. Olley Community Park, will begin on Wednesday,
July 5 through Wednesday, August 16, 2017 with
our Family Picnic on Thursday, August 17, 2017 at
5pm. The program is open to boys and girls ages

5-15. Our half day program is Monday through
Friday from 9am-1pm and is only $50 for Village of
Walden Residents Rate, $60 for Town of Montgomery
Residents and $75 for Non-Town of Montgomery
Residents, for the entire six week program. Our

full day program is Monday through Friday
from 9am-5pm and is only $325 per child for
Village residents and $375 per child for Town of
Montgomery Residents, and $400 for Non-Town

of Montgomery residents, for the entire six week
program. Once again we will also have our
early drop off program from 7:45am-9am for
$25 per week per child. Children will have an

opportunity to participate in athletic games,
swimming, arts and crafts, nature walks, team
building activities, and play on our waterslide
daily. There are also various field trips planned

throughout the six weeks for an additional
cost. Registration for the program is online
at www.villageofwalden.org. Don’t have
a computer? Use ours! Come to Wooster

Memorial Grove Park Tuesday, June 6, 2017
through Thursday, June 8, 2017 from 4-7pm.
Open enrollment thereafter - There is NO
cap on enrollment!

In addition to these great
programs will be our Music in
the Grove FREE Concert Series
held on Wednesday evenings

in the months of July and
August. It is a collaboration

event with the Josephine-
Louise Public Library and
the Walden Community

Council and is sponsored by
Hannaford who supplies FREE

refreshments.

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events
Just as I never expect to read an article about a
Chihuahua being a police dog, I never expected to
have one living in my home. She was a gift from an
area breeder who asked us to take in a kitten he had
rescued. My daughters’ dreams of dog ownership
finally came true and the ratio of male to female
mammals in my home went from five-to-one to
seven-to-one overnight. (Both the puppy and the
kitten are female; they join two older female cats.)
At first, I had difficulty accepting that this five-
pound, doted-upon creature was really a dog at all;
she seemed more like the idea of a dog, or a snack for a dog. But, cuteness aside, Daisy
gets to keep her dog card in my mind because of one beautiful phrase: “small dog, small
output.” She beats every big dog with this one. Some big dog owners I know have to
clean up massive amounts of doggie output and sometimes endure harsh weather to
keep that output outdoors. Daisy, however, comes with the delightful indoor option of
a wee-wee pad. She enjoys the ovation she gets from us every time she hits her doormat-
sized target with her tiny ordinance. Such affirmations, intended to reinforce training
success, fill our home with joy and make us all feel like winners. They also remind me
of an opposite principle taught in James 3:5 and its surrounding context. Though the
tongue is like the Chihuahua of body parts, it can do more damage than the rest put
together; it turns out to be a small dog with a huge output. “So also the tongue is a
small member, yet it boasts of great things. How great a forest is set ablaze by such a
small fire!” Our new little Chihuahua reminds me that our words, unlike her, can leave
behind big messes in our lives that are hard to clean up. Trust God to help you with
what Psalm 141:3 describes as “keeping watch over the door of your lips.”

God Bless You,

Pastor John Torres

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*$750 credit applied at the closing of your loan. Valid for applications received between 2/1/17 and 12/31/17. Valid on adjustable and fixed-rate first lien closed end mortgage loans.
Borrower must pay normal and customary application fees. Borrower must identify this offer when submitting mortgage application. Cannot be combined with any other offer.

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By John Kidd
On April 1, 2017 the local community once again gathered in the Walden
Firehouse for the 10th annual Hudson Valley St. Baldrick’s head shaving event.
The organizers of the event were excited to report that over $64,000 was raised
this year making it the highest year to date. They want to thank every volunteer
and community member for their contributions. See you all next year!

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Casey LaBar and Hayley Mant, talented artists and good friends, Casey and Hayley feel they never would have been as focused
are set to graduate in June from Valley Central High School as well and successful in pursuing their passion for art if they hadn’t expe-
as the Orange-Ulster BOCES Career & Technical Education (CTE) rienced the demands and rewards of the Digital Design and Ad-
Center. Throughout their two years as Digital Design and Advertis- vertising program. Casey says: “The CTE Center has been like a
ing students in the Visual Arts Careers Academy, these gifted de- second home, and the program here has challenged me to push
sign superstars have inspired their fellow students, instructors and myself to be a better, more disciplined artist. I have been exposed
the community with their stunning creativity and talent. to opportunities that enabled me to get into a top art and design
Casey and Hayley have won numerous art and design awards over college and gave me a solid base to start my career as an artist. Mr.
the past two years as CTE students, including poster contests for Diaz and Mrs. Lennon were amazing in their support which allowed
the Great American Smoke Out in Orange County, the Orange me to take risks and expand my boundaries.”
County Alcohol and Drug Abuse Council and most recently the
“Safe Love” art contest sponsored by Orange County Safe Homes, Hayley agrees; “My CTE experience is one that I will treasure for
where Casey placed first and Hayley second among the many en- the rest of my life. It has been the highlight of my high school years.
tries. They have also been recognized in New We had the opportunity not only to take part in many competitions
York State competitions as well as the national
Beneath the Sea “Ocean Pals” computer in the county, in New York State and na-
graphic poster contest where Hayley placed tionally, but we also participated in real-life
first and Casey placed second in the nation. work for local clients. We got to experience
Last year they teamed up and took second all areas of advertising and design, and I’m
place among their peers across New York excited to move on to the next step in col-
State in the SkillsUSA Banner Contest. Both lege. Attending the CTE Digital Design
young women recently contributed illustra- and Advertising program helped me make
tions for a children’s book that will be published this summer. They sure that this is what I plan to do for the rest
are set to attend college in the fall; Casey was awarded a four-year of my life.”
scholarship to Savannah College of Art and Design to pursue an
advanced degree in illustration and conceptual design, and Hayley Photo Caption: Digital Design and Advertising Instructor Der-
is starting at SUNY Fredonia for two years and then transferring to ek Diaz with Casey (left) and Hayley holding their winning
Savannah College of Art and Design to become an illustrator. Beneath the Sea posters. Digital Design and Advertising Instructor
Through their art, work ethic, and positive attitudes, Casey and Madeline Lennon is at right.
Hayley have left their mark on the CTE Digital Design and Ad-
vertising program, according to their instructors Derek Diaz and Visit our website at ouboces.org to learn more about the great
Madeline Lennon. Diaz says, “Casey and Hayley are exceptional opportunities OU BOCES provides for our region. Join us on
students and artists. It has been a pleasure to watch them continue Facebook and follow us on Twitter!
to grow and improve, and it will be exciting to see what the future
has in store for them.”

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Annual Ice Cream Party
2:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 2. All are invited!

Teen Summer Reading
Teens will meet 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, July 11, 18,
25 and August 1

Special Event for Teens
Henny / Mehndi Art (Henna art) – 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday, July 25

Ongoing Programs: Damien DeRube is Adult Summer Reading
reading to Sadie, one of our Registration is required for programs
The Josephine-Louise Public Library Board
of Trustees meets every first Wednesday of the Tail Waggin’ Tutors! Volunteer Fair 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
month, 7:30 p.m Thursday, July 6. Find out about volunteer
Art For Kids 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 14 and service organization opportunities in the
Mahjong Club every Monday morning, with Mrs. Balogh Walden area.
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. All level of players are
invited! Children’s Book Group – “The Color Your World: Adult
Hidden Gallery” – 4:30 p.m.Thursday, June 22nd Coloring Club 6:30 p.m. Thursday,
Lego Club every 1st Tuesday and 2nd with Mrs. Balogh Books available at Children’s July 6. Come get creative, relieve stress and
Wednesday for grades K – 5. Legos provided Desk for check out. make new friends in our adult coloring club.
Why should kids have all the fun. All materials
Tech Tutor every Saturday, noon – 1:00 2017 Summer provided or you can bring your own.
p.m. (Please call ahead for appointment) Reading Programs
“Build A Better World” Building a Sun-Catcher Mosaic
Field Goods Ordering deadline is 11:59 Registration begins Monday, June 19th with Eileen Stelljes 6:30 p.m.
p.m. Monday night for Thursday morning pick Wednesday, July 12. Crafter extraordinaire
up. Jester Jim Kick Off Event 1:00 p.m. Eileen Stelljes will show us how to construct a
Tuesday, June 27. Open to every one sun-catcher mosaic.
Hudson Valley Knitting Guild
with Heather Gorman – 6:30 p.m. Baby Rhyme Time for babies to age 2 Essential Oils with Master
every 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month. All skill – 10:30 a.m. Thursdays, July 6, 13, 20, 27 and Gardeners of Orange County
levels invited! August 3 6:30 p.m. Thursday, July 13. Essential oils are
the concentrated aromatic essences found
Tail Waggin Tutors 11:00 a.m. every Beginning Builders for ages 4 – in certain plants. This class will explore their
1st Saturday of the month with Vidal and 5:30 6 2:00 p.m. Wednesdays, July 5, 12, 19, 26 history, production methods, countries of origin
p.m. every 1st Monday of the month with Sadie. and some typical usage.
Construction Crew for ages
Color Your World Adult 2 – 3 years 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays, July 11, 18, Building a Basic Wine
Coloring Club 6:30 p.m.,Thursday, June 25, and August 1 Collection with Jo Ann
15 DeGaglia 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 19.
Eager Engineers for ages 7 – 12 – Sommelier and certified wine specialist Jo
Dads & Grads Stamping 2:00 p.m. Tuesdays, July 11, 18, 15 and August 1 Ann DeGaglia will discuss wines suitable for
Craft Activity 6:30 p.m.Thursday, June building a basic wine collection. Ages 21 and
1st with Debbie LaRocca older only. Bring a wine glass for tasting.

Thursday Night At The Movies Building with Clay with
“Florence Foster Jenkins, 6:00 p.m.Thursday, June Debbie Lane 6:00 p.m. Thursday, July 27
22.
Please make sure to “like” and “share”
Creating A Fairy Garden Mason our Facebook page and stay up to date
Jar Terrarium on additional programs!
6:00 p.m.Thursday, June 29th

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Read This Before You Sign: • Can buyers lose their down payment, if they do not get
Spring is here. The kids are approaching summer vacation and now is a financing?
popular time to consider buying or selling a home. We have prepared some • Are there any changes to the standard real estate contract used
commonly asked questions when it comes to buying and selling a home. We in New York that should be made to protect a buyer or seller?
urge you to read this before you sign any contracts. • If the buyers obtain title insurance, are there any risks that they
have to be concerned with?
Question: Do I need an attorney when I buy or sell a home • Should a seller give the buyer a Property Condition Disclosure
in New York? Statement?
• Are there limitations regarding changes or additions a buyer can
Answer: In the State of New York, you are not required by make to the home after closing?
law to be represented by an attorney when you buy or sell a home. • Do I need a survey?
Whether it is recommended or wise to buy or sell a home without • The home is part of a homeowners association, a condominium
the assistance of an attorney is another question. unit or a cooperative apartment. Are there any pitfalls to these
Buying a home is generally the largest single purchase you will types of homes?
make. You will likely finance 80% or more of the purchase price, • What do the closing documents mean?
committing yourself to making payments for 30 years. Selling your • What will your closing costs be?
home can expose you to certain risks and unintended consequences. • When should I get a real estate attorney involved in the
Since so much is at stake, you need to ask yourself: Can I afford to transaction?
purchase a home without the assistance of an attorney? • How can I “count the costs” when buying or selling a home?
The following questions will help you determine whether you
need the assistance of an attorney: If you do not know the answer to all of these questions, it is
• Can a seller be responsible to pay a real estate broker a wise to spend money on an attorney now, and not risk having
commission or pay multiple brokers a commission when the to spend thousands of dollars later.
home does not sell?

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By Mary Ellen Matise,
Village of Walden Historian

One hundred and two years ago on sult was given a large share of the orders
May 7, 1915, the Middletown Times- placed in the United States. The order was
Press carried the following headline: received through the English consul in New
A front page article described the knife or- York...’
der. ‘10,000 dozen knives, the result of
weeks of work on the part of day and night ‘The shipment lost on the Lusitania repre-
shifts at the Walden Knife Works, went sents in cash an order of about $50,000.
down with the big steam ship. The knives The knives would retail, if sold in this coun-
comprised the largest shipment yet made by try, at about a half dollar apiece.’
the Walden concern as a portion of an order
of a million knives received from the English ‘The knives, as shown in the illustration, are
government.’ designed entirely for the use of the English
soldiers and marines. The long steel blade
‘Fortunately the Walden concern received is intended for general use. The short blade
payment in full for the knives before the lin- has an attachment by which it may be used
er left port and the Orange county manufac- as a can-opener and for other purposes while
turing concern will suffer no financial loss as the steel prong called a Marlin spike, is in-
the result of the sinking of the vessel.’ tended for use in splicing ropes. The spike,
however, finds many other useful purposes
‘...The factory has been taxed to its utmost and the knife forms a tool probably of great
capacity and the New York Knife Company value to the men in the trenches and on
and Schrade Company plants in Walden board the ships of the King.’
have been called into service to help fill the
order.’ Earlier that year, the February 19, 1915 edi-
tion of the Orange County Times Press ran
‘The sinking of the Lusitania with the large an article announcing the receipt of the large
shipment made last week by the concern will knife order by the Walden Knife Works.
probably mean an additional order and the
result will be an added benefit to the people The loss of the 10,000 dozen knives on the
of Walden.’ Lusitania was not the end of the story. Evi-
dently, the knives were reordered by the
‘The fact that all of the English cutlery con- English government and did become effec-
cerns are at present engaged in the manu- tive tools in the hands of the British soldiers
facture of ammunition was responsible for according to the following 1916 article in the
the orders for knives placed in this country. local press in which the Walden Knife Works
The Walden Works was found to be in a claims to have produced 1,000,000 knives of
position to fill orders promptly and as a re- this design during 1915.

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By Stacey Lutz
Older photos provided by The Historical Society of Walden & the Wallkill Valley

rom a bustling railroad such as Hyland Condensed Milk Com- between 1983-1984 Conrail removed
to a smooth, paved, pany, Gowdy & Stewart (brick manu- all the tracks along the corridor and
trail attracting outdoor facturers), Terbell J. & Son (coal and salvaged the steel.
enthusiasts of all ages, the Walden- lumber) flourished since this new form
Wallkill Rail trail has quite a robust of transportation was introduced to the n 1985, the Towns of
history. The Wallkill Valley Railway, ex- developing village. The Rider Energy Montgomery and Sha-
tended 33 miles from Montgomery to Co,. established in 1879, thrived with wangunk purchased their
Kingston and operated from 1869 until the use of the rail road and manufac- sections of the rail way, which was
1977. Walden really came alive and tured the world’s largest hot air en- then converted into a public trail. In
industrialized quickly after the Wallkill gine. According to the Citizen Herald, 2001, efforts began to create a paved
Valley Railway was born. Village of Vol. XLIV, No. 63, Section 2, in 1877 trail from Walden to Wallkill. Eventu-
Walden Historian, Mary Ellen Matise, the Wallkill Valley Railway reorganized, ally the project costs ballooned and
says “businesses could now start to ex- changed its name to the Wallkill Valley the Towns were way over budget.
pand, until then goods would come in Railroad, and purchased its own roll- Montgomery’s Town Supervisor, Susan
on cart and wagon.” Businesses listed ing stock. On December 31, 1977, all
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Cockburn (2004-2007), says “The rail oday the flat trail is eas- Doris Pope Kimball, who donated 20
trail is a good example of community ily strolled, jogged, or acres of their land to create a park by
effort, unity, progress, and energy.” rolled. It is handicap the trail near Lake Osiris Road. This is
After years of dedication by volunteers accessible and flat for different types of where I stumbled upon Diana Martin,
putting in countless hours, applying for activities. The trail begins at Wooster amongst beautiful clusters of Queen
grants, reaching out to the Bruderhoff Grove Park, which contains Walden’s Anne’s Lace. Diana, a local, has walked
and Watch Tower Farm Jehovah Wit- former train station, a recreational fa- the rail trail every day for three years.
ness communities, who helped tre- cility, massive playground, basketball Amongst the bikers, joggers, and
mendously, and contacting courts, and bandstand. Head across speed walkers, I noticed a friendly
East Main Street and up Woodruff looking gentleman, Paul Kelly, for that
ongressman Maurice Street until you come to zig-zag (biker, I decided to approach. Paul is formerly
Hinchey, who appro- skater speed control), downward ramp of Montgomery, now residing in Bos-
priated the funding to that meets the trail. Forgot your dog- ton, Massachusetts, but walks the trail
complete the project, the construction gie cleanup bag? Don’t fret as they are every day when he is visiting his fam-
began September, 2008 and the trail conveniently available at the entrance ily, who live locally. My first encounter
opened May, 2009. Cockburn says, of the trail. The trail starts out under with Paul on the trail with him resulted
the breathtaking shade of tree cover, in him dodging my shot of a cardinal
“People came together to providing relief from the sun on a hot that had been following me. The next
lroeoakllyfogrooredsloausrtcinegs,swyshtiecmh .i”s a day. Benches are speckled through- time I saw him approaching, I decided
out the path for frequent rest stops to strike up a conversation with the ju-
if needed. Be sure to check out the bilant fella. He reminded me of the old
“What a Wonderful Life,” bench, in folklore saying, “When a cardinal ap-
memory of Dr. Robert J. Kimball and pears, an angel is near.”

For More information on the Rail Trail contact the Town of Montgomery at (845) 457-2660.

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Montgomery Food Pantry

For over 25 years now, the Montgomery community has been A special shout out to individuals who regularly hold food drives for our
benefit, like the Montgomery Post Office, several schools in the Valley
supporting those who are less fortunate by giving to and volunteering at Central School District, scout troops and area churches. We would also
like to thank those who buy a little extra each week and drop off their
the Montgomery Food Pantry, located on Route 208 just below Scott’s canned food donations directly to us, like Jim Barnett as well as those who
donate from their community or personal gardens.
Corners. We want to share the secret for our success: it’s you! This

community is so forthcoming and so generous; we just had to call time out

to express thanks to so many of our supporters and friends.

First, we are blessed with a nice facility to store our food and serve the Fourth, we are blessed with regular financial donations from local
200 families who are our clients. The former police station on Route 208 individuals and organizations. Top of this list is the Valley Central Teachers
is our home, and the Town of Montgomery has kindly rented it to us since Association who championed a district-wide payroll deduction to benefit
1995. the Montgomery Food Pantry. The $5 to $20 per check deductions by
teachers and staff add up to over $16,000 annually! This is one-of-a-kind
Second, we have a large corps of enthusiastic volunteers! Our operating support that we are continually thankful for. The Fox Hill Community has
hours are: Tuesdays, 10:00 a.m. to noon; and Wednesdays, 6:30 to provided financial grants to us in each of the last two years totaling over
8:00 p.m. Responsibility for recruiting volunteers is shared among five $20,000. We also enjoy anonymous donors who send annual checks
churches on a monthly basis: First Reformed, Most Precious Blood earmarked for “turkeys” or “rent”; and many generous monthly donors.
and St. Andrews in Walden; and First Presbyterian and Brick Reformed Shop-Rite and Stewarts provide annual grants to us as well. Lastly, local
in Montgomery. In addition, many students and retirees just show up. businesses and countless individuals make up the balance of our annual
Special thanks to our Tuesday morning crew that comes regularly every total of close to $50,000 in donations.
week.
Fifth, and finally, we are thankful for the Regional Food Bank of
Special volunteer recognition is due to two food pantry “partners”: The Northeastern New York, under whose rules and grant support most food
Fox Hill Community and The Rotary Club of Walden. Fox Hill people are pantries in this region are governed. Montgomery Food Pantry receives
just there for us when we need them for minor improvements like signs around $15,000 in HPNAP (Hunger Prevention and Nutrition Assistance
and, most recently, shelving. Our thin wooden shelves were wearing out Program) funding every year. We are able to use those funds to purchase
after years of supporting the weight of cans of vegetables, tuna, pork and low cost food items at the Food Bank of the Hudson Valley in Cornwall.
beans, spaghetti sauce, etc. We called Tim Maendel at Fox Hill who Food costs makeup 90% of our annual $80,000 budget, so we enjoy how
came over with Tom Decker to survey and measure up our situation. far our food dollars stretch at the food bank!
Within a very short time, we had over 30 new sturdy shelves delivered to
us that volunteer Doug Hantusch installed. Okay, that was a lot of thank-yous – and a lot of information about how the
Montgomery Food Pantry runs. As the article title implies: we don’t ask,
Tom Olley of the Rotary saw the need for a 10 ft. by 10 ft. walk-in freezer Montgomery people just come to aid those less fortunate in our area. God
in 2013, which relieved us from the strain of placing and lifting food into bless you, and thank you for your support!
and out of six large chest freezers (and reduced our landlord’s energy
bills too)! Equally important as a contribution, is the monthly service the Montgomery Food Pantry Coordinators
Rotary provides by donating their time and trucks to go to the Food Bank P.O. Box 423 • Montgomery, NY 12549
of the Hudson Valley in Cornwall, to retrieve our monthly food order and
stack it in the warehouse area of the pantry. A special thank you to Keith
Hunter for coordinating Rotarian crews for almost four years now!

Third, we need to thank those who regularly provide us with food
donations, and it is a long list:
• United Natural Foods provides occasional
pallets of cereals, peanut butter and other items
• Shop-Rite provides day-old bread and baked
goods weekly
• Hannaford provides attractive pricing on turkeys
and bags
• Stewarts provides ice cream for holiday
gift bags, and coupons for gallons of milk
• Adams provides frozen hamburger patties
and meat
• Cornell Cooperative Extension Service
delivers vegetable “gleanings” in season
• Stonehenge Farm Market provides
vegetables in season
• AMPAC provides bags

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We Don’t Have to Ask Because You Just Give!

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The Wallkill Masonic Lodge in Walden NY celebrated its 150th anniversary with a re- Check out a performance at the Hudson Valley Conservatory it is a very sweet and
dedication ceremony in the Lodge on April 22nd. The Grand Master of the State of New entertaining experience. Director, Dee Tabitha Wright is seen smiling with pride as she
York along with his officers were present for the ceremony. Congratulations on such a watches her students. Call for upcoming student performances at The New Rose Theatre,
great milestone. 35 East Main St. in Walden. (845) 778-2478.

Mary Ellen Matise, a historian, researcher, and educator who resides in the Village of Members of the Hudson Valley Law Enforcement community gathered to honor
Walden, was presented the 2017 Martha Washington Woman of History Award. This award Investigator Dustin James and to receive an escort blessing in front of the Walden Police
is given each year to a woman who has made a significant contribution to preserving the Department before departing to escort the hearse with Investigator James from Dutchess
history of the Hudson Valley. Orange County Legislator Mike Anagnostakis thanked Ms. County back to Orange County.
Matise for her “education of our children in the history of our county.”

Meet the 2017 New York Rose of Tralee, Sinéad Kirnan! Sinéad looks forward to The Rose of Tralee International Festival is one of Ireland’s largest and longest running
representing her Rose Sisters in Ireland as the New York Rose and she is humbled to have festivals, celebrating 58 years in 2017. The heart of the festival is the selection of the Rose
the chance to represent all Irish women of New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut in the of Tralee which brings young women of Irish descent from around the world to County
International Rose of Tralee Competition this coming August. Sinead is the daughter of Kerry, Ireland for a global celebration of Irish culture.
Bill and Veronica Kirnan from Walker Street, in Walden. Congratulations!

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Participants in the St. Pat’s Stamping Craft program at Josephine-Louise Public Library On Wednesday, November 12, 1997, the Board of Education declared the first Monday of
gather around their wonderful instructor Cathie Gaspard (back row, second from left), who May each year as a ‘Day of Remembrance’ in our District. On this day, a special tree, bush,
is retiring from the stamping business after 20 years. We will miss her, but we look forward or flowers is planted at one of our schools or Central Office in memory of a loved one who
to working with her replacement - Debra LaRocca (back row, second from right). Good has died. This morning, two yellow rose bushes were planted by the marquee at Walden
luck and best wishes, Cathie! Elementary School as the 5th grade class sings ‘Circle of Friends.”

Coaches versus All Starts basketball game participants at Walden Recreation. Scene from the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Wallkill.

Bravo to Girl Scout Troop 238 for making several improvements to the Walden Elementary Bravo to Girl Scout Troop 238 for making several improvements to the Walden Elementary
School over the past year as part of their Bronze Award project. School over the past year as part of their Bronze Award project.

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Walden Upcoming Events July 11: Board of Trustees Regular Meeting 6:30pm, 3rd Floor
Bradley Assembly Room
May 29: Village offices closed in observance of Memorial Day
July 12: Music in the Grove FREE Concert, Soul City, 6:30pm at
— 10am Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony (Veterans Bridge to Wooster Memorial Grove Park
Municipal Square)
— Walden Community Council Meeting 7pm at Angry Orchard
June 3: Orange County Firefighters Museum 7th Fire Prevention
Educator of the Year Award at 5 pm July 15: FREE Movie in the park 8:30pm at Wooster Memorial
Grove Park featuring Disney’s Moana
June 5 - June 9: Summer Camp Registration 4-7pm at Wooster
Memorial Grove Park (Camp runs 7/5/17-8/17/17) July 26: Music in the Grove FREE Concert, The Feds, 6:30pm at
Wooster Memorial Grove Park; featuring a fundraising event for
June 5: Planning Board Meeting 7:30pm, 2nd Floor the Walden Humane Society
Community Room
July 29: FREE Movie in the park 8:30pm at Wooster Memorial
June 7: Library Board Meeting 7:30pm, 2nd Floor Grove Park featuring The Lego Batman Movie
Community Room
August 1: FREE National Night Out Against Crime 5-9pm at
June 11: Flag Day Ceremony 1pm at Veterans Memorial Park Bradley Park

June 14: Walden Community Council Meeting 7pm at August 2: Music in the Grove FREE Concert, Maybrook Wind
Blazing Bagels Café Ensemble, 6:30pm at Wooster Memorial Grove Park

June 15: Summer Youth Employment Program Application — Library Board Meeting 7:30pm, 2nd Floor Community Room
Deadline to Village Clerk’s office
August 3: Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting 7:30pm 2nd Floor
June 20: Board of Trustees Regular Meeting 6:30pm, 3rd Floor Community Room
Bradley Assembly Room
August 7: Planning Board Meeting 7:30pm, 2nd Floor
June 21: Planning Board Meeting 7:30pm, 2nd Floor Community Room
Community Room
June 22: Summer Youth Employment Program Job Fair 6pm, 3rd August 8: Board of Trustees Regular Meeting 6:30pm, 3rd Floor
Floor Bradley Assembly Room Bradley Assembly Room

June 30: Summer Youth Leadership Academy registration August 9: Walden Community Council Meeting 6pm at James W.
deadline (program runs 7/10/2017 - 8/4/2017) Olley Community Park

July 4: Village offices closed in observance of Independence Day — Music in the Grove FREE Concert, Hillbilly Parade, 6:30pm at
Wooster Memorial Grove Park
— Senator William J. Larkin Jr. Pavilion and Play Area Dedication
ceremony 2:30pm at Bradley Park August 10: Summer Youth Employment Program Graduation
Ceremony 7pm, 3rd Floor Bradley Assembly Room
July 5: First Day of Summer Camp at James W. Olley
Community Park August 12: FREE Movie in the park 8:30pm at Wooster Memorial
Grove Park featuring Disney’s Finding Dory
— Library Board Meeting 7:30pm, 2nd Floor Community Room
August 16: Music in the Grove FREE Concert, Hot Flash & the
July 6: Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting 7:30pm 2nd Floor Hormones, 6:30pm at Wooster Memorial Grove Park
Community Room
— Planning Board Meeting 7:30pm, 2nd Floor Community Room
July 8: Most Precious Blood Knights of Columbus 7th Annual Car
Show, 9a-4p Municipal Square (Rain Date 7/15/17) August 17: Summer Camp Family Picnic 5pm at James W. Olley
Community Park
July 10: First Day of Summer Youth Leadership Academy (SYLA)
at Wooster Memorial Grove August 23: FREE Movie in the park 8:30pm at Wooster Memorial
Grove Park featuring The Boss Baby
July 10: First Day of Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP)
at various businesses Village Wide August 30: Music in the Grove FREE Concert, Dan Brother Band,
6:30pm at Wooster Memorial Grove Park
— Music in the Grove FREE Concert, Pine Bush Community Band,
7pm at Wooster Memorial Grove Park

July 10: Planning Board Meeting 7:30pm, 2nd Floor
Community Room

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Photo provided by The Historical Society of Walden
& the Wallkill Valley

The Old Scalper Bridge across State Route 52 in Walden, New York

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