Goshen Quarterly

What’s Inside…

5 From the Editor in Chief 20 Goshen Christmas House Tour
8 Joan Scumaci: Hudson Valley Awards 24 Illuminate Goshen
14 Jennifer Vasquez-Bryan, MD: Altucare 27 Horse & Sulky
16 Goshen Christian Reformed Church 29 Around Town
17 Claudia Jacobs 30 Upcoming Events
18 Quest One Hope Wine Event 31 Then & Now

Contributors

Sharon MacGregor has been Michael Bloom hails from the Erni Hewett has been a freelance Tom Bushey is a freelance
a freelance writer, newspaper Catskills where he resides with and corporate designer for more photographer based in Middle-
his partner Kristin and their two than 20 years. She has worked in town with more than 30 years
columnist, and reporter for dogs Chussie and Maggie. He is a creative capacity for companies experience. He got started in
more than 20 years. Her current an award winning photographer such as Condé Nast Publications photography by taking a course
endeavors include the food blog, and Intel. Currently, she is running
Fed Well, and running the Hudson and photojournalist. He has her own design studio, Erni Girl taught by Anthony Frandino
Valley Restaurants and Kitchens shot for NBC Universo, Rolling during his senior year at Monroe-
group on Facebook while editor Stone, Farmacy Beauty, DETAILS Designs, where she has the Woodbury High School. Tom later
of the Quarterly magazines. She Magazine, The NY Times, NY opportunity to work for the worked for the Photo News and
Daily News, La-Z-Boy, American Quarterly magazines. She lives then spent the rest of his newspa-
and her husband Bruce have Express Black Ink and Ferrari, with her husband Brian and they
raised their sons, Ken and Colin, are raising their children, Evan per career at the Times
Hudson Whiskey as well as and Josie in New Hampton, NY. Herald-Record.
in the Pine Bush area. Orange and Ulster magazines.

Acknowledgments My son John tossing his 2nd place trophy
that he won Cutest Halloween Costume Contest.
“Don’t you realize that in a race everyone
runs, but only one person gets the prize?
So run to win!”
1 Corinthians 9:24

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My father used to keep a box of all the 2nd and 3rd place trophies
he won from playing sports. When I found them in the attic one Owner/Publisher:
day, I asked him why he was saving them all. He told me they John E Kidd
didn’t belong on a shelf, and that he would feel bad if he threw Editor:
them away, so he put them in the attic where they were out of
sight. Growing up, we didn’t keep 2nd place trophies as my father Sharon MacGregor
did. There was just no place for them. I mean, really. Where is a Director of Photography:
good place to put something that reminds you every day that you
lost? Michael Bloom
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You see, there’s nothing fun about coming in 2nd place. By defini-
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Him. This prize is not just reserved for one. It is offered to each and every person who be- Joan Scumaci of
lieves ( John 3:16). Unlike a foot race, we’re not competing against each other because there
will always be someone faster, stronger, and smarter than us. You and I are running against Hudson Valley Awards
opportunities God gives us. We are competing against ourselves. in Goshen

Are you ready to run the race in a way that will win the prize?

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By Sharon MacGregor
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he movement to support small newspapers were printed with racks of Hudson Valley Awards began to grow
town businesses flares and dims letters that a stylus pushed through.” and after about a year Scumaci thought,
in these modern times of hurry “Well, I guess we are going to make
up, get what I need on-line and Among the many decisions the women this work,” and joined the Orange
have it shipped to my door in what feels faced as friends, co-workers and owners, County Chamber of Commerce.
like a timely manner. Customers are torn the duo decided early on they simply
between wanting what they think will be could not miss a deadline. Ever. The products offered at Hudson Valley
instant gratification at the best price and Awards do include trophies and desk
patronizing a privately owned shop with “What good would it be to have an award top statues, and medals but extends
the ability to customize services offered that is not completed on time,” Scumaci to unique gifts.
with a personal touch. The constant, is asked rhetorically.
the desire Joan Scumaci has to not only Scumaci recalled a time a friend
provide quality products with a quick After just a few months in business, they unknowingly used a cutting board to
turn-around at Hudson Valley Awards in were hired to engrave 12” pewter trays slice lemons after his wife had chopped
Goshen, but to connect with people and for top graduates and special awards at onions. When he placed the citrus in
see the big picture; appreciate the value West Point Military Academy. his water and drank, he realized his
of life. water tasted a bit off. To help the
“As part of the protocol at West pair keep their kitchen equipment
Asked how it all began, Scumaci laughed, Point events, anyone who presents straight, lemons were engraved on a
“This is all Donna’s fault. Donna Pollucci awards such as President Obama new cutting board and given to the
was my business partner and we started and President Clinton, is also given couple. Creative gift givers may take
out about 30 years ago. We bought it an award and we have done many of advantage of this train of thought by
from her boss, John, and I learned how these,” said Scumaci. personalizing a variety of home goods
to engrave. We used diamond drag for bridal showers or other special
engraving which was almost like the way occasions. Although some items, such

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as Paul Revere bowls, simply cannot
be engraved.

Some of the projects were not only
unique but also historical. Scumaci
shared, “We framed a letter written
and signed by Abraham Lincoln, and a
letter that was found in an attic, a bill
of sale for a little girl who was a slave.”
However, her emotions run deepest
when commissioned to create framed
memorials for fallen members of our
military or law enforcement.

“When you are putting the patches, Over the years, Hudson Valley hand and among other things can scan
badges or an American flag for Awards has received recognition color business logos to black and white
a veteran, the DEC, Sheriff’s by the Awards and Recognition so we can engrave them with our laser
Department, or any police, into a Association (ARA) and others. machine. My customers love her too.
frame” she shared, “that makes Joe Criscione has been our picture
you really stop and realize the “It was in 1995 that Hudson Valley framer for many years. I used to do
importance of life. Of course, the Awards was chosen Small Business that work however, we became too
saddest of all the pieces we framed of the Year by the Orange County busy with awards and needed help.
were for families whose husbands, Chamber of Commerce. I have He’s a Vietnam Vet and takes great
fathers, and brothers died on also received Board Member of the pleasure framing medals and award
September 11th, 2001.” Year and chaired the Small Business ribbons for other Veterans. He is also
Committee for years along with Bill very talented. Both Joe and Cara can
After a moment of thought, she Sivillo of Captains Club Cruises, Rich do the impossible.”
continued, “The volunteer firemen Rossi of Multi-Media, and Melanie
in this area are also phenomenal. Richards of Increase your Visibility. Mixing business with family and
These great, wonderful men (and friends are not off limits, but rather
women) use their own money and I am Being part of the O.C. Chamber and encouraged at Hudson Valley Awards.
fortunate to meet the grandchildren of the Goshen Chamber of Commerce is Scumaci and her husband, Bob raised
some of the firemen who were original wonderful. You meet other business their sons, Robert and Peter and now
customers. I can’t help remembering owners and share experiences, good Scumaci said, “I am also very lucky to
the first time Goshen Fire Department and bad. Donna and I also joined a have my retired husband help with
Officers, Bob Jones, Elmer Budd and Women in Business group and that’s our books. Donna’s family especially,
Peter Rollins first came into my shop where I met Elizabeth Mansfield, Jackie and Paula, along with mine,
and introduced themselves. We’ve Mansfield Commercial Real Estate, have always offered to help us at the
been doing there awards for 30 who became one of my very best shop. Along, with my brother Jack,
years, including the very challenging friends.” my sister Bon drives up from Queens
trophies for the fire department and picks up my cousin Robin in Rockland
float parades. At 5’ tall, it was quite a Scumaci continues to attend annual County and they help me with filing
challenge for Donna and me to build trade shows for the latest advances and paperwork particularly during busy
those tall trophies. I think it is because in the field. “I’ve seen quite a bit of season. Really it is just an excuse for
of Bob, Elmer, and Peter that we have change over the last 30 years,” she us to see each other and have lunch at
been doing business with most of the said. the shop, since I am always working.”
fire departments in Orange County. It
was September of 2012 that Chief Dan “When I lost Donna five years ago, a Reflecting on the interview and
Caplicki, along with Elmer, asked me friend from the Pine Island Ambulance conversation, Scumaci summarized,
to be a Marshal in the parade along Corps. recommended a young lady to “It’s like that saying, ‘Small business
with Joe Donovan, another Firefighter. come work with me. Since then, Cara people want to make friends. All in
I was so honored, it made me cry, my Jarrow has been my very talented right all, I think that I have been one of the
partner Donna had passed away in
March and I know that she too, would
have been honored.”

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luckiest women, my great husband and
family and then to meet my business
partner Donna, and to be in a business
where you get to help honor so many
of the wonderful people in Orange
County, including our volunteer
firefighters, Village and Town police
departments, State Police, Orange
County Sheriff’s Office, Department
of Environmental Conservation, along
with lots of the businesses we met at
Chamber events and especially, our
veterans.”

Take the time to drive to a small
business, and especially Hudson Valley
Awards and go inside. Talk with the
owner and staff, many times they are
family, and make a real life connection.

The busiest season for Hudson Valley
Awards is from April to June and
two week lead time may be needed
for orders. However, stop in to the
158 Greenwich Avenue location in
Goshen to see if they can meet your
needs sooner – sometimes same day
service is possible depending on the
job. Call (845) 294 – 6395 for more
information. z

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n a quiet residential street in the physician in person, online, via telephone, Whether you remember having a small
Village of Goshen, a family in- email or even virtual visits (after at least one town general practitioner, or have only
cluding one set of two-year-old on-site evaluation and exam). heard of this practice through television
twins; Emmitt and Alton, their shows and movies, it is quite possible to
four-year-old brother, Owen, and parents Following the payment plan, the next successfully combine the personal touch
Eric and Dr. Jennifer Vazquez-Bryan are al- change patients experience is the amount with modern technology in the way Dr.
lowing their family roots to take hold. of time they are allotted for appointments – Vazquez-Bryan is for her patients. In fact,
up to one full hour. the Village of Goshen may be the perfect
“We love many things about Goshen and place for this family to grow up as it does
have made good friends. We loved the Gos- “An average appointment with a primary indeed mirror many similar qualities from
hen Chamber of Commerce tree lighting physician today is typically 15 minutes. I appearing quite Norman Rockwell-ish,
event and watching Santa arrive on a fire spend more time, and it allows me to learn a bit of traditional small-town America,
truck as well as listening to the singing,” more about my patients,” said Dr. Vazquez- while simultaneously embracing the best
explains Dr. Vazquez-Bryan. “We also re- Bryan. “I can also treat with a more holistic the modern world has to offer.
ally enjoy walking downtown to the many approach and my practice is fully compre-
restaurants, including one of our favorites, hensive. For example, if a patient is dia- To learn more about AltuCare visit
Trailside Treats.” betic, we can discuss healthy food choices AltuCare.com, call (845) 510-1870 or email
and exercise in addition to medication.” [email protected].
Staying in shape is also easy for both Eric
and Jennifer. “My husband enjoys cycling In fact, AltuCare not only offers the same Testimonials:
and is looking forward to joining a cycling medical tests, lab work and examinations
club. I have competed in triathlons in the many are used to receiving at their primary “My children and I are part of Dr. Vazquez’s
past and have been a swimmer since high care physician’s office, Dr. Vazquez-Bryan
school so I am happy to be a member of the is also offering added services ranging from practice we love coming to see her. My chil-
Goshen Aquatic Center and enjoy running grocery shopping together to co-exercising
on the rail trail.” which may include local walks on the Gos- dren really like her and they usually don’t like
hen Trail.
What is uniquely different about this fam- doctors. I feel comfortable when I talk to her.
ily in the quaint community of Goshen? In “The biggest challenge I face in my busi-
addition to being the Medical Director of ness,” Dr. Vazquez-Bryan said, “is once the Things are easy and texting with my doctor
Inspire, as well as a hospital doctor at North- benefits of my practice are explained, many
ern Dutchess Hospital, Dr. Vazquez-Bryan people don’t understand the value and are is very convenient. We never wait and we
has launched the first medical practice of its concerned about the ‘gotcha.’ Many times I
kind in Orange County almost one year ago explain the value of being able to simply pick love the personal attention.”
and AltuCare, Primary Medical Care, con- up a telephone, call and be able to connect
tinues to grow. directly with me along with prompt in-office Jonathan Swift
appointments face to face or having the op-
AltuCare is based on a membership or con- tion of using technology to decide the next “We have always had healthcare, but rarely
cierge business model such as Signature MD best steps in treatment are all included in the felt health professionals cared about our
which began in 2007. Basically, patients price of the monthly payment.” health. Somewhere it became more about
subscribe to the service for a monthly fee insurance than medicine. Dr. Vasquez
which allows them unlimited access to their has flipped the script and displayed a de-
gree of personalized service we have never
experienced before. She provides a com-
prehensive one to one in depth consult
and listens intently. Dr. Vasquez provides
ongoing communication and consis-
tent check ins. We know she listens and
most importantly, we know she cares.
We are honored to call her our doctor.”
Darren and Karen McCarthy

“Dr. Vazquez is terrific- kind, compas-
sionate, reliable, and smart. She is always
available and never rushes you. Remem-
ber when doctor visits lasted more than
15 minutes and doctors made eye contact
instead of frantically typing into the com-
puter? If that’s the kind of care you want
then Dr. Vazquez is for you. What a plea-
sure not to have to take out my wallet at
every visit. After you enroll there is no pa-
perwork, no copay, nothing but the atten-
tion you deserve. I highly recommend her!”

Bonna Horovitz from Goshen, NY

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go s h e n chr i s t i a n r e f orme d C hurch

People who’ve learned to make peace from trum between fight and flight when it comes to conflict. Learning about better op-
conflict are happier and more purposeful. tions between those is a start. Peacemaker.net is a badly designed website, but
- That’s basically what Jesus claims in the beati- a great tool to learn about the twelve options everyone has for dealing with conflict
tudes “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will in a way that makes peace easier. We also talk about learning to listen to people
be called children of God.” (Matthew 5:9). With an who you disagree with. You can start to make peace if you can learn to listen to
important addition - not only are people who make someone who disagrees with you and understand their concerns almost as well
peace happy (which is what “blessed” means in as they do. I think it’s also really important to avoid distractions in debates. Most
Greek) but bystanders will watch these skilled conflict gets off topic very quickly and the real points of contention are often lost
people and immediately conclude that they are like in the lashing out. These and hundreds of other Bible-taught, time-tested methods
God in some way. And before you limit Jesus’ claim can give you the tools to make peace.
to only describing some sort of peace with the Al-
mighty, read reformer John Calvin: “By peacemak- But beyond wise skill sets, faith in Christ gives you abilities that go beyond the
ers Jesus means those who not only seek peace scope of good tools. (And frankly I don’t have enough space here to give the topic
and avoid quarrels, as far as lies in their power, but justice - send me an email, or give me a call, I’d love to talk more about this). When
who also labour to settle differences among oth- you follow the One who turned the other cheek (Matt 5:39, Rom 12:14–17), who
ers, who advise all men to live at peace, and take loved his enemies (1 Thess 5:15–16 1, Peter 3:9) as a way to seek reconciliation
away every occasion of hatred and strife.” and gives his followers the internal peace that is unthreatened by whatever life
throws at them - you start to be a little more like Jesus. Somehow being a good
So Jesus says that if you can do the above, you’ll be happier and more purpose- Christian also means being a good peacemaker, and striking self-less balance
ful. And let’s just be really honest for a second - THAT SOUNDS IMPOSSIBLE! between loving people you disagree with and working hard to make the world a
Because everywhere you go is a mini-conflict zone. Peace is almost impossible to better place. And our world, country, and village would be better off if more of us
find, and even when you think you find peace, it’s usually just because you haven’t could learn to make peace wherever we find ourselves.
gotten to know people well yet.

Peace is lacking in our world: You can’t turn on the news without hearing words Pastor Samuel Sutter,
like “refugee”, or “terrorism”, or “wars” all pregnant with both violence and seem- Goshen Christian Reformed Church
ingly unresolved disagreements as people disagree about solutions. [email protected]
www.GoshenCRC.org
Peace is misplaced in our country with a new inauguration, marches, protests www.Facebook.com/GoshenCRC
and headlines. You probably know people who have lost close friends, or at least
have had some painfully awkward family dinners. Church Sunday Services:
Morning Service 9:30 a.m.
Peace is interrupted even in our own village. Our latest conflict seems to Contemporary Service 5 p.m
be over new businesses. Town halls meetings are punctuated by shouts, town Traditional Service 7:30 p.m.
squares host protests, front yards even take sides and Facebook becoming un-
bearable for some as a proposed attraction can bring out the worse in a commu-
nity that prides itself in charitable, constrictive, caring community.

And somehow, even though there’s conflict everywhere, Jesus not only calls us to EggStravaganza - April 8th.
work hard at making peace but He somehow assumes that you and I are capable
of making a difference. We’ve spent a lot of time thinking about this at Goshen Goshen Christian Preschool is taking registrations -
Church. How it is possible for ordinary people to make peace where there is only www.GoshenChristian.org
harmful conflict? We all still have a lot to learn. Maybe the easiest starting point is
learning some tools of the trade. We all naturally react somewhere on the spec-

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Staging, the process of preparing a home for
sale, is part of the process of a successful, quick
sale for savvy realtors and sellers. There is nothing
wrong with surrounding yourself with items that
you love. When it is time to sell, it is important
to remove the many layers to showcase the
architecture and space of the house, not the stuff
in it. Letting go of a home can be overwhelming
and emotional.

An interesting observation has surfaced after Create piles: Donate, sell, trash. Then take Decorating problems that do
working with staging clients. As I watch the action and follow through. Rearrange furniture not feel right:
transformation of an occupied home to a staged and accessories. When our homes are overloaded • Can’t function in room
home, these clients are amazed of the outcome. with clutter, it’s tough to get comfy. Reconnect • Uncomfortable
Time and time again I hear, “We should have with your home to bring back that loving feeling. • Poor traffic flow
been living like this all along”. • Feels crowded or empty
It is best to start with one room at a time. Take a • Balance: too much furniture on one side of room
So I ask you, “What are you waiting for?” Enjoy photo of the room to remove all attachments to • Competing or lacking focal points
your home while you are living it. Don’t wait to the space and really see it with clarity. This gives
make it shine just to sell. Do it now. I want to you a better sense of any design issues. We get so Inspiration
compare it to a big event where we lose weight used to seeing rooms the way they are that it is If you are unsure how you want the space to look
to look good for a reunion or wedding. Don’t we difficult to be objective. and feel, start a style file. Flip through home
deserve to take care of our personal space and magazines, catalogs and look online. These finds
ourselves all the time? YES! Do it for yourself. Problems to look for: will be your source of inspiration. Try to work
• Too much clutter with items you have and shop within your home.
Where to begin? • Too much or too little furniture There may be hidden treasures or something can
Begin by getting rid of all the things you no • Poor furniture placement be relocated to another room. This allows for
longer need, love or want. Put your home on • Lack of purpose or function better choices when shopping for new decor to
a diet. Start editing, which allows you to make • Poorly placed wall art refresh a space.
your home feel lighter. Bonus: You’ll feel • Color issues
lighter, too! • Looks dated
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There was a genuine spirit of giving that filled the air at
30 Matthews Street in Goshen. Quest Financial Servic-
es was hosting an event at their office and the attend-
ees were inspired to participate. This wasn’t just another wine
tasting offered by just another Financial Planning Firm. The
primary focus of the evening was “giving back.” The guest
of honor was a small vineyard out of Napa Valley, California
called ONE HOPE.
During the season of giving, unique ideas are a rare com-
modity. There are so many deserving charities it can be dif-
ficult to decide which cause to support. Quest is dedicated
to providing educational, entertaining, and charitable events
for clients and their guests. On this particular evening, all
three items were met. Team members explained the details
of the ONE HOPE wines and the causes each one represents.
“A night like this truly shows the charitable behavior that we
stand for,” said Robert Cepeda, CFP® and managing partner
of Quest Financial Services.
ONE HOPE vineyard and winery creates products that inspire
people to indulge and support causes throughout the world.
The proceeds from the sale of their wine benefits childhood
hunger, children with autism, breast cancer, veterans, and
homelessness. To date, ONEHOPE has made more than $2
million in donations, providing over 2,600 clinical trials for
cancer patients, 13,000 forever homes for shelter animals,
1.1 million meals for children, 33,000 life-saving vaccines, and
much more. “It is a pleasure for us to be able to give back
to worthy causes that will impact our world and create aware-
ness,” stated Amy Lauterborn, Quest team member.
2017 is under way, and Quest Financial Services is proud to
announce their new giving program. “Quest Cares” is a fo-
cused effort to make the difference in the battle against can-
cer. Robert Cepeda, a Goshen High School graduate, and
Nicholas Tuck, a graduate from Warwick, are the founding
partners of this organization. “We made a conscious deci-
sion to stay here,” said Tuck. “We not only wanted to build
a business here, where we were raised, but also give back.
Our families and friends are here. We have roots here and
that’s important to us.” Cepeda added, “From the very be-
ginning we wanted our business to be located here because
we wanted to support this community.”
There are many organizations in the Goshen area which can
benefit from your support. Some are looking for volunteer
efforts; others are looking for non-monetary donations, while
a plethora are seeking contributions of the monetary sort. If
you have questions about charitable giving, don’t hesitate
to contact the helpful professionals at 30 Matthews Street,
(845) 294-1313. If you have interest in attending an up-
coming event, stop by suite 301 for details or simply write
[email protected]

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By Kristin Jensen
Photos by Tom Bushey

Goshen Christmas House Tour Raised
More than $23,000 for Catholic Charities

Community Services

C lose to 400 guests were warmly
welcomed into eight private
Goshen houses and two bonus
locations for a sneak peek at
their holiday finery for Catholic Charities
Community Services of Orange and Sulli-
van’s 2nd annual Goshen Christmas House
Tour. More than $23,000 was raised in
support of the non-profit’s mission to pro-
vide help and create hope for those most in
need in our community.

Catholic Charities’ House Tour guests
checked in at Glen Arden, where tickets
were also available for event day purchase.
While there, they were treated to live musi-
cal entertainment from a variety of Goshen
High School Music Department student
ensembles and the Warwick High School
Meistersingers. They also enjoyed fresh-
baked goods and hot chocolate from Shop-
Rite Supermarkets, home-made cookies
from the Bellvale Bruderhof Community,
and hot apple cider from Soons Orchards.
Guests kicked-off their outing by visiting
two Glen Arden apartments decorated for
Christmas before setting out on the self-
guided Tour.

Of the eight private homes on the Tour, six
were in the Village of Goshen, most within
walking distance of each other, and two in
the Town of Goshen. In addition to Glen
Arden, the newly refurbished Stagecoach
Inn opened its doors for Catholic Chari-
ties’guests. Better Homes & Gardens Rand
Realty and the Harness Racing Museum
also welcomed Tour participants to warm
up and refresh.

“The Holiday House Tour is a great way
to launch the Christmas season,” said
Susan Murray Tetz, President of Catho-
lic Charities’ Board of Directors and
House Tour committee Chairperson.
“We were so blessed to have the support
of eight homeowners and their families,
as well as our friends at Glen Arden and
the Stagecoach Inn, who opened their
hearts and their homes to friends and
strangers alike and gave so generously
of their time, talent, and treasure to raise
much-needed funds for those served by
Catholic Charities.”

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E ach location was unique in its decorating style and pre-
sentation of the Christmas theme. Father George Ha-
femann, pastor at St. John’s Church in Goshen and a
Catholic Charities’ board member, offered a blessing at
each home prior to the start of the Tour. Students from John S. Burke
Catholic High School and St. John’s School and Religious Education
Program volunteered at the homes, assisting homeowners with a vari-
ety of tasks to welcome guests.
Before starting out, Tour participants received a Guide Book which
featured a map, a photo and description of each location, as well as
advertisements, special offers, and holiday wishes from House Tour
sponsors and supporters.
The House Tour was part of the weekend’s Gather in Goshen cel-
ebration organized in partnership with the Village of Goshen, Goshen
Chamber of Commerce, John S. Burke Catholic High School, and Il-
luminate Goshen. In addition to the House Tour, the festivities in-
cluded a Holiday Boutique at Burke and the lighting of the Christmas
tree in the Village center.
Planning has already begun for the 2017 Goshen Christmas House
Tour which will be held Saturday, December 2. Anyone interested in
volunteering their home for the 2017 Catholic Charities Christmas
House Tour should contact Sheila Toohey at 845.294.5124, ext. 308 or
[email protected].

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Congratulations to Burke Catholic’s basketball team. Winners of the 2016 Albertus Members of the C. J Hooker Middle School LEO Club collected new toys for the Orange
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