Maybrook Quarterly

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What’s Inside…

5 From the Editor in Chief 16 Christmas in Maybrook
7 Village of Maybrook 18 Beloved: Free to Bee Me
8 Lord’s Florist Silver Anniversary 20 Around Town
12 Goodwill Church 22 Events
13 Veterans of Foriegn Wars 23 Then & Now
15 Runnin W’ Sizzorz

Contributors

Sharon MacGregor has been Michael Bloom hails from the Erni Hewett has been a freelance Aimee Kidd is a beloved daughter
a freelance writer, newspaper Catskills where he resides with and corporate designer for more of the King, wife to John, and
his partner Kristin and their two than 20 years. She has worked in mom of six great kids! Aimee is
columnist, and reporter for dogs Chussie and Maggie. He is a creative capacity for companies a Wyoming native, but calls the
more than 20 years. Her current an award winning photographer such as Conde Nast Publications Hudson Valley home. In her
endeavors include the food blog, and Intel. Currently, she is running “extra” time she enjoys digging
Fed Well, and running the Hudson and photojournalist. He has her own design studio, Erni Girl into the Bible. She loves going
Valley Restaurants and Kitchens shot for NBC Universo, Rolling along on her husband’s adven-
group on Facebook while editor Stone, Farmacy Beauty, DETAILS Designs, where she has the
of the Quarterly magazines. She Magazine, The NY Times, NY opportunity to work for the tures, all things culinary, and trav-
Daily News, La-Z-Boy, American Quarterly magazines. She lives eling to experience God’s Glory in
and her husband Bruce have Express Black Ink and Ferrari, with her husband Brian and they new places. She is President and
raised their sons, Ken and Colin, are raising their children, Evan Founder at BeLoved Ministries.
Hudson Whiskey as well as and Josie in New Hampton, NY.
in the Pine Bush area. Orange and Ulster magazines. www.BeLovedBeBlessed.com

Acknowledgments My daughter Lillian on her third birthday.

“You have persevered and have endured
hardships for my name, and have not grown
weary. Yet I hold this against you: You have
forsaken the love you had at first. Consider
how far you have fallen! Repent and do the
things you did at first. If you do not repent,
I will come to you and remove your
lampstand from its place.”

Revelation 2:3-5

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LET TE R f ro m t h e e d ito r I N C HI EF MAYBROOK

In September of 2009, I flew out to Wyoming to attend my WINTER 2016 QUARTERLY
friend Lee’s wedding. I arrived on Friday and attended the
wedding on Saturday. At the time, there was no plus one for Owner/Publisher:
me, so I spent the rest of the week catching up with my family John E Kidd
and hanging out with my little brother. It was the night before Editor:
I was supposed to fly home that a mutual friend set me up on a
blind date. Now I was shown a few pictures of her before hand, Sharon MacGregor
but you know how that goes. I really had no idea what this girl Director of Photography:
was really going to really look like. I mean these pictures were
probably a few years old, but I agreed to go. Michael Bloom
Layout & Graphic Design:
So there I was, in a parking lot of this Mexican restaurant called
La Costa in a town called Douglas, Wyoming. Where was she? Erni Hewett
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Nothing could have prepared me for what was about to take place. As we walked into the
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this girl was way out of my league. How in the world did I end up on a date across from like to advertise in a future issue,
a girl who was as beautiful as her? I was in shock. I was in awe. I was smitten. I silently send us your comments, questions,
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“One of the first things I did was buy her flowers. I called a florist called, “A Fresh or email:
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two of us fell in love with each other. The rest is history. [email protected]
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As Valentine’s Day approaches, I find myself veering towards the florist again to buy my
wife roses. I have to stop and think. Aimee and I have been married for over six years now. approval of the editor.
When was the last time I bought my wife flowers just because? When was the last time
I bought her flowers other than to tell her I was sorry? When was the last time I bought All contents © 2017. All rights
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to the woman of my dreams? magazine may be reproduced

I don’t know about you, but I’ve fallen a long way from doing the things I did when I first without written consent of the
met Aimee. I’m going to use this Valentine’s Day as a reminder to be more intentional. publisher.
The world has its way of keeping us distracted, and it gets really easy to forget what’s truly
important. I am still smitten by my wife, and many days I ask myself how I ever managed Printed in the U.S.A.
to land a girl like her. I need to remember the things I did at first. It’s important to our
relationship and in our marriage to do the things we did at first. Just like the name of that On the Cover:
florist, I need to wake up every day with a fresh attitude. Cindy Lord of Lord’s Florist is
celebrating 25 years of business.
What about you? What are some of the things you did at first? It’s time to start being
intentional again. Wishing them many more.

I hope you enjoy reading, Photo by John Kidd.

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Village of Maybrook

Village Hall Village of Maybrook
111 Schipps Lane
Maybrook, New York Trustee: Kevin Greany
(845) 427-2717 Trustee: James R Barnett
www.VillageofMaybrook.com Trustee: Robert Pritchard

Office Hours: Village Mayor:
Monday – Thursday: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Dennis K Leahy
(845) 427-2717 ext 201
Friday: 8 a.m. - Noon
Deputy Mayor
The Village of Maybrook’s annual “Christmas Tree Lighting” was held on Noreen Reynolds
Sunday, November 27th. The weather cooperated and we had a great night to (845) 427-2571
welcome the Christmas season into the Village. I want to thank the Hudson
Valley Conservatory Pipers under the direction of Pam Murphy, The Maybrook Village Clerk-Treasurer:
4-H Group (and the rein-goats) and of course our Maybrook Troop 236 Boy Valentina Johnson
Scout Band under the direction of Band Leader/Village Trustee Jim Barnett (845) 427-2717 ext 201
for providing holiday music favorites and entertainment for the ceremony.
Thank you to the Board of Trustees for their support of these events for the DPW Superintendent:
residents and also Village Clerk/Treasurer Tina Johnson. Special “Thank You” Matthew Thorp
to Shop-Rite (refreshments), Wallkill Federal Savings Bank (gift bags), Fox (845) 427-2222
Radio 96.7 103.1 (Damien, Peter and Annika for the live broadcast), Vaune Sherrin (face painting),
the Maybrook Fire Department for escorting Santa Claus and for fire safety, the Maybrook Fire Building Inspector:
Department Ladies Auxiliary (Christmas Wreaths), the Maybrook Police Department, E-Rock Timothy Ippolito
Entertainment, Maybrook Event Coordinator Jeanine Lord and, last but not least, the Maybrook (845) 427-2717 ext 205
Department of Public Works for making the Village festive for the event in particular Maybrook
DPW Employee Frankie Amodio who put a lot of extra effort in making sure everything was ready Police Chief:
to go for this event. It was a fun filled night and I hope everyone who attended had a great time! Arnold Amthor
(845) 427-2717 ext 208
On Friday, December 16th, the talented musicians of the Maybrook Wind Ensemble, under the
direction of Kevin Scott hosted their annual holiday concert for the residents of Maybrook at the Police Department:
Senior Center. It was a wonderful evening of holiday favorites and a great turn out as well. They (845) 427-2226
will be hosting a spring concert and the date will be posted on the Village of Maybrook website as
soon as it ’s scheduled. George C Bullis Memorial Library:
(845) 427-2914
As we move forward into a new year in 2017, we brace ourselves for winter with the hope of an
early spring. We were very fortunate in 2016 where there was insignificant snowfall however we Hon. William J. Schimpf,
prepare for the worst and hope for the best in 2017. In the interest of the public health and safety Village Justice:
of Village residents, businesses and visitors, please be advised (as per Village Code Section 165-8 (845) 427-2224
“Removal of Snow and Ice”) that all persons and businesses shall remove or cause to be removed
all snow and ice from the sidewalk in front of or abutting the premises owned or occupied by them Court is in session:
within 24 hours after the snow has fallen or the storm from which such snow came has ceased, and Vehicle & Traffic:
all ice within 24 hours after the ice has formed or accumulated. Failing to remove the snow and 2nd Tuesday of the month
ice from the sidewalks will result in the Village causing the snow and ice to be removed and the 6:00pm.
cost of the removal will become an added tax upon the property, and may in addition constitute an
offense under the law punishable by a maximum fine of $500. Another reminder, there is also NO Criminal: 4th Tuesday of the month
PARKING on village street during snowfall. Vehicles will be ticketed and in some cases towed clear 2:00pm.
the roads so the Maybrook Department of Public Works can expeditiously and safely remove snow
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One last reminder, please check the Village of Maybrook website at www.villageofmaybrook.com
on a regular basis for information and upcoming events in the village. You can also “Like” us on the
Village of Maybrook Facebook Page just added in January 2017.

On behalf, of the Village Board of Trustees, I’d like to wish all of the residents and their families a
Happy, Healthy and Prosperous New Year in 2017!
R e s p e c t f u l l y,
Mayor Dennis K. Leahy
Village of Maybrook

By Sharon MacGregor
Photos By John Kidd

illage of Maybrook certainly brought about a wider range of did not have a reply that was directly
Mayor Dennis Leahy knowledge which includes our awareness connected to being a florist. “I simply
recently recognized of different flower varieties, as well as have the best customers,” she shared.
Cindy Lord for the 25th anniversary the growers ability to provide a broader
of Lord’s Homestead Florist. “We selection of colors and even species. Many customers recently expressed
(the Village Board of Trustees) want Today, brides are able to simply click on their appreciation for Lord as a person,
businesses to succeed in our village popular sites to see the latest trends in a business owner and florist following
because when they succeed, we succeed wedding arrangements or bouquets and Mayor Leahy’s post on social media which
as a village,” Mayor Leahy said. it is not uncommon for them to request included recognition for Lord’s various
something new for their special day. contributions in the form of flowers for
Asked how her professional journey a number of local community causes
began, Lord shared, “Well, I started Happy to meet the needs of customers and charitable events. Congratulations
working for a florist in Warwick when I while offering both traditional and and best wishes were offered as well as
was a senior in high school and I’ve been unique stock, she personally hand selects praise for the quality and beauty in her
doing it ever since. I’ve had my business her inventory daily from a local supplier. arrangements and products.
in Maybrook for the past 25 years and it In addition, Lord does attend floral
has been great.” shows and appreciates the changing
shapes and designs of not just wedding
Twenty-five years ago, life was certainly flowers but arrangements in general.
different and the florists’ business
has also changed. The Internet has However, when asked what her favorite
part of being in her business is, Lord

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n the other hand, the toughest aspect for Lord is One of the many benefits to patronizing a local, independent
simply having time restraints on her work. “It’s business is the individualized care and courtesy the customer
not that I have any trouble meeting deadlines, will receive.
it’s just that if I were forced to admit to a challenge in my work,
this would be it,” she laughed. “When I speak with brides I let them know I only book one
wedding per day,” said Lord, and this allows the bride to receive
undivided as well as personal attention.

Lord’s Homestead also has commercial accounts and may be
perfect for your next business gathering or next year’s holiday
party.

In addition to offering stunning flowers, it is the personal
touch provided by the business owner herself, which likely
drives business and keeps people coming back for more. j

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John Jardine (right) with his son Steve

Cindy with her mother, Tina.

Jackie Lawler

Lord’s Homestead Florist is an FTD, Teleflora and Bloomnet florist 6 days per week from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
948 Homestead Avenue, Maybrook // (845) 427-2038 // www.lordshomesteadflorist.com.
Delivery service is provided (Locally as well as to key locations in Newburgh and Middletown –
check the website or call for more details.)

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Goo dwill C h u rch

Honor services
concerts
Some readers might already know that nearby in
Newburgh, NY, near the end of the Revolutionary
War in March of 1783, General George
Washington faced a crisis that could have changed
American history. I’m no expert in Revolutionary
War history, but in one of my favorite books
about George Washington, Sacred Fire by Dr.
Peter Lillback and Jerry Newcombe, the story is
told using the writings of Washington himself.
Members of the Army were being withheld pay
owed to them. This had long been a source of
pain and frustration. Though happy at the war’s
outcome, some officers considered rash actions in
order to force congress to pay them. Washington had to step in and stop things
from ending “in blood,” as he wrote in a letter to Alexander Hamilton. And all this
happened just a short drive from the Barnes and Noble off Route 300 where you and
I can now buy books about it and read them while sipping Starbucks coffee!

Here’s what seems so relevant about that episode: Washington stopped the uprising
by appealing to the soldiers’ honor. It is one of many examples of how our country
requires citizens to be people of honor in order for it to function correctly and for us
to overcome obstacles. Washington put it well in a speech he wrote to these men. He
told them that if they did the right thing they would make history by “rising superior
to the pressure of the most complicated sufferings.” This sounds like a great thing to
ask God to help us with today. May God richly bless you and yours in this new year!

God Bless You, For more information or a complete
Pastor John Torres list of our programs and events,
visit us at goodwillchurch.org
or call us at 845-457-5959.

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Patriot’s Pen and
Voice of Democracy
Audio Essay Winners
Honored in Maybrook

By Sharon MacGregor

Maybrook Veterans of Foreign
Wars Post 2064 hosted the
annual Patriot’s Pen and
Voice of Democracy Audio Essay contest
award luncheon ceremony on Sunday,
January 15, 2017. The contest is an essay
competition promoted nationally by the
Veterans of Foreign War. All entries were
judged anonymously by a panel of volunteers
including; Patty Detoro, Patty Drivanos,
Robin Reynolds and Mary Truesdal. Village
of Maybrook Mayor Dennis Leahy along
with 2017 guest speaker, retired Colonel
Robert Rolle, presented the awards.

The theme for the middle school students
written essay was, “The America I Believe
In.” Hailey Donahue placed third, Giana
Mae Bello was second while the first place
winner, Troy Adams, also came in 4th overall
for New York State and 1st place for District
2.

The high school student audio essay theme
was, “My Responsibility to America.”
Submissions were required to be recorded on
a compact disc. Justin Lewis wrote the third
place winning entry with Alex Harrington
second and Connor A. Prezioso the first
place winner.

Valley Central teachers Ms. Martin, Ms.
Goodenough, Mr. Altman and Mr. Sexton
were also recognized for supporting the
programs as well as the winning students.

VFW Post 2064 Commander John Luffman
awarded each student with a check and
certificate. Post 2064 Auxiliary President
Linda La Rosa also presented each winner
with a check.

To learn more about the VFW Youth
Scholarship programs and contests, please
visit www.vfw.org.

Thank you to Chaplain Tina Ramos for
providing photographs of this event.

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By Sharon MacGregor supports veterans including Maybrook VFW Post 2064
Photos By John Kidd
.
classic rock cover band, Runnin
W’ Sizzorz performs in the
Hudson Valley as well as a
number of locations in the New York,
New Jersey, Pennsylvania tri-state
area. The band played a Christmas
concert at the Maybrook VFW which
included well-loved holiday favorites
ranging from “Santa Baby” and “I’ll
be Home for Christmas” to rock and
roll timeless tunes that filled the
dance floor. They are scheduled
to perform at the February 11, St.
Valentine’s Day Dinner Dance from 6
– 10 p.m. located at 209 Main Street
in Maybrook.
Members include Doreen Untener-
Hensey (aka Dory U) lead vocals,
John Viscardo lead guitar and vocals,
Mahlon Groom rhythm guitar, Fred
Mulharin drums and guest bass
player Allen Paul. The band supports
our country’s veterans, and enjoy the
opportunity to honor through musical
entertainment, those who have and
continue to serve.

“We are a huge supporter of
Backpacks for Life which is
an organization that works to
aid homeless vets,” explained
Untener-Hensey.

Backpacks for Life has distributed well
over 2,000 backpacks to homeless or
low income veterans filled with items
ranging from personal care/toiletries
to daily essentials and first aid kits. To
learn more about this program, visit
backpacksforlife.org.

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By Aimee Kidd

Psalms 139:13-16 NLT, “You made all the delicate, inner parts of my body
and knit me together in my mother’s womb. Thank you for making me so
wonderfully complex! Your workmanship is marvelous—how well I know it.
You watched me as I was being formed in utter seclusion, as I was woven
together in the dark of the womb. You saw me before I was born. Every day of
my life was recorded in Your book. Every moment was laid out before a single
day had passed.”
“I’m not growing! I’m the shortest kid in my grade, and I’m never going to
grow!” He snipped at me. My middle son was struggling. Struggling with not
fitting in, struggling with what he looked like, struggling with how God made
him. I’m not tall, I cash in at five foot two and three quarter inches. Yes, I
included the three quarter inch because it counts! My dad isn’t tall, so the chances of him hitting six feet isn’t realistic, but is he going to stay
four foot nine inches tall forever? It’s doubtful, but I look into his big deep brown eyes, and I can’t help but completely understand where
he’s coming from.
There are days when I feel 100 percent confident in who God is and in all that means for me. I’ve got my eyes right where they belong on
Christ, and I feel like I can conquer the world. Then there are days I wake up and have to fight to remember who God is and who I am. I
have to flip through the pages of my journal to remind myself of the words spoken to me and over me by my Father in Heaven. Days I feel
less than confident in how God made me and wonder if I’ve heard His voice correctly. Moments where the words of doubt creep into my heart
and suddenly I’m hyper aware of everything I lack in order to fully walk in my purpose. Ever notice that once we start to focus on the negative
things, our eyes seem to manufacture more negative things? The principle of negative multiplication. Okay, I absolutely made that up!
According to recognized aero technical tests, the bumblebee cannot fly because of the shape and weight of his body in relation to the total
wing area. The bumblebee does not know this, so he goes ahead and flies anyway. What!? By every right, looking with the human eye, a
bumblebee has no business flying. It doesn’t make sense scientifically. But just because we can’t understand how something works using our
human understanding, doesn’t mean it can’t be. What really spoke to me is that the bumblebee doesn’t know he “shouldn’t” be flying, so he
does it anyway. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve talked myself or let others point out the areas that I “shouldn’t be” flying. But it isn’t the
fact that science says the bee can fly that it flies. It flies simply because that is what God designed it to do.
What about you? Are there areas that you talk yourself out of walking in the fullness of who God created you to be? Areas that don’t make
sense by the standards of what man can understand, but by standards of faith and God. Remember, anything is possible. 1 Corinthians 3:7
It’s not important who does the planting or who does the watering. What is important is that God makes the seed grow. It is God who is in
charge of creating the harvest. Our job is simply to fly in accordance to how God made us with no questions asked.
Prayer Starter:
Lord God, I praise you and thank you that I am fearfully and wonderfully made. That you make no mistakes in how I was made and that you
have created me with a perfect plan. Lord help me to embrace how you made me. Help me to fly and not question your creation.
In Jesus’ name and authority I pray, Amen.

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Holiday Reading Day at East Coldenham school included some special guests including “We are #VCProud of the bravery and sacrifices made by all law enforcement officers,

Orange County Sheriff Carl DuBois particularly our own Village of Montgomery Police Department, and we’re also #VCProud

of our students for honoring our local officers with banners, posters and cards during Law

Enforcement Appreciation Day (LEAD).” – Jane Malley, Assistant Principal, Montgomery

Elementary School.

To Syria with love: Syrian refugee children (some in Syria, some in other countries) will receive There was a great turnout to see the Maybrook Wind Ensemble at their annual holiday perfor-
these portraits painted by our very own Valley Central students through The Memory Project. mance in the Maybrook Senior Center. Please come out to the spring concert which will be

announced on the Village of Maybrook website.

Runnin W’ Sizzorz band played a Christmas concert at the VWF Post 2064. Please come Spreading the joy! The Wallkill Valley Federal Savings and Loan Maybrook branch offered free
out to the VFW February 11th for the Valentine’s Day Dance from 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. gift wrapping for seniors during this past holiday season. Seniors were able to come into the
Maybrook branch between December 12th and December 23rd to get their presents wrapped.
located at 209 Main Street in Maybrook.

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Upcoming Events

Feb 11: St. Valentine’s Day Dinner Dance at the Maybrook VFW
featuring musical performance by Runnin with Sizzorz band 6 – 10 p.m.
Tickets are $20 at the door.
March 18: St. Pats Ramble Parade and Run will be held in the
Village of Montgomery.

April 9: Village of Maybrook Easter Egg Hunt will be held at the Maybrook
Senior Center and begin at noon with a rain date of Sunday, April 23rd.
TBA: Maybrook Wind Ensemble spring concert will be held at the
Maybrook Senior Center. Please check the Maybrook website at
www.villageofmaybrook.com for details including exact date and time.
May 29: Memorial Day Parade and Service. Parade step off will
be at 9 a.m. with service immediately following.

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