Jennifer DeFrancesco, executive director of Hudson Valley Honor Flight with (standing l-r) veterans Ed Lynch, Mike Eckert, Tom Brennan, Tony Cosimano, Warwick Rotary president Laura Barca, Candido Rivera, John McDonald, Everist Lemay and Stan Martin. Rose Becker is seated in front. ( Photo provided.) Warwick. Rotary Club donates to local veterans Warwick Valley Rotary Club recently showed their support to local military veterans with donations. During its Feb. 15, 2023... Local News 27 Feb 2023 | 02:03
Warwick Valley Rotary President Laura Barca presents Carole Tjoa, Rotary District PolioPlus Chair, with a $4,000 donation to Rotary International’s effort to eliminate polio worldwide. The funds were raised from this year’s recent ceremony which honored Michael Sweeton, second from right, as Warwick’s 2022-2023 Citizen of the Year and Jenna Price and Barbara Katz for Outstanding Community Service. Shown, left to right, are Laura Barca, Carole Tjoa, Stan Martin, Michael Sweeton and Leo Kayes, Jr. ( Photo by Wayne Patterson) Gates Foundation matches 2 for 1 Warwick Rotary’s $4,000 donation to fight polio WARWICK – A $4,000 donation from the Warwick Valley Rotary Club to eradicate polio worldwide has tripled in value to $12,000,... Home 06 Nov 2022 | 04:27
PHOTO BY JIM LaPLANTE Rotarians seek nominations Who should be Warwick’s next Citizen of the Year? You might have the answer. Local Rotarians are seeking nominations for the... Home 22 Jul 2022 | 03:14
Flags for heroes-personal heroes-returns to Warwick “Flags for Heroes,” the community tribute to personal heroes, returns to Warwick next month, presented by the Warwick Rotary... Home 12 Jul 2022 | 01:20
Planning is in full gear for the annual Warwick Holiday Party for Children in Need. Among those organizing the Dec. 11 event at the Warwick Reformed Church are, left to right: Wayne Patterson, Erin Andersen, Claire Gabelmann, Joyce Perron and Tina Buck. Provided photo. Warwick. Warwick unites to help children in need Another example of how the Warwick community unites to make a difference is the annual Holiday Project for Children in Need.... Local News 16 Nov 2021 | 11:38
Leo R. Kaytes Jr., left, is congratulated on being selected 2021-2022 Warwick Citizen of the Year by his father, Leo Kaytes Sr., and Stan Martin, chairing the event for the 14th time. He and Outstanding Community Service Award winners Vincent Poloniak and Roger Gavan will be honored Sept. 15 at the Chateau Hathorn. Because of COVID cancellation of the 2020-2021 event, last year’s honorees will also be recognized. Warwick Town Supervisor Michael Sweeton will serve as master of ceremonies. Photo by Laurene Iammatteo. Leo Kaytes Jr. selected Warwick Citizen of the Year Community and business leader Leo R. Kaytes Jr. has been named Warwick’s 2021-2022 Citizen of the Year. Kaytes and recipients... Local News 15 Aug 2021 | 03:25
Members of SYLA working on a community art project. Photo provided by Melissa Shaw-Smith. Warwick. Wanted: Young leaders Applications are now open for the Orange County Youth Leadership Academy, a four-week program offered by the Warwick Valley... Local News 01 Jun 2021 | 04:43
The Warwick Valley Rotary will host The Great Halloween Hunt on Sunday, Oct. 25, with two hunt scenarios: A walking hunt to take place in the Village of Warwick (this event is mostly geared toward parents with smaller children); and a driving hunt that will encompass the entire Town of Warwick. Photo by Paige Cody on Unsplash. Warwick Rotary to host ‘The Great Halloween Hunt’ Looking for a family friendly, totally fun and socially distanced event? On Sunday, Oct. 25, the Warwick Valley Rotary will... Local News 13 Oct 2020 | 03:30
Rotarians are seeking nominations for Warwick’s 2020-2021 Citizen of the Year. Committee members include, left to right: Master of Ceremonies Michael Sweeton with the Jaycee plaque honoring winners from 1968-1999; Co-chairs Leo Kaytes Sr. and Stan Martin; and Warwick Rotary President Ed Lynch, holding the Rotary plaque listing recent winners. The Warwick Citizen of the Year plaques are displayed at Town Hall. Photo by Ana Kanz. Rotarians seek nominations for Citizen of Year Who should be Warwick’s next Citizen of the Year? You might have the answer. Rotarians are seeking nominations for the coveted... Local News 18 Aug 2020 | 02:56
Pictured from left to right: Warwick Rotarians Chris Olert, Tina Buck, President Edward Lynch and Paul Schmidt discuss the club’s Flags for Heroes program scheduled from Aug. 23 to Sept. 20. Warwick. Rotary hosts Flags for Heroes Heroes. They are everywhere this season: Your family, friends, parents, teachers, co-workers, supermarket employees, cops,... Local News 13 Jul 2020 | 03:16
Incoming president Edward M. Lynch, seated right, is flanked by the 2020-2021 Warwick Valley Rotary Board. Outgoing president Tina Buck is seated left. Installation dinner was June 24 at Chateau Hathorn in Warwick. Photo provided by Chris Olert. Warwick. Changing of the guard at the Warwick Rotary Club Business 29 Jun 2020 | 04:14
Shown, left to right, at a recent Warwick Valley Rotary Club meeting are Jan Brunkhorst, Mary Williams, Wayne Patterson, Annette Donahue Kahrs and Ed Lynch. ( Photo by Jim LaPlante) Programs help youth, adults in need Warwick Rotarians are continuing their programs to assist local non-profit organizations helping youth and adults in need.... Home 13 Mar 2020 | 02:34
Warwick Valley Rotarians are selling long-stem roses as a fundraiser for their three dozen service projects. The roses, available in red, yellow and two-toned for $25 per dozen, will be delivered on Tuesday, April 21, in time for Administrative Professional Day. Warwick Rose Chair Joyce Perron, left, urged residents to purchase the roses for their loved ones or their valued employees. Roses can be ordered online at the Warwick Valley Rotary Club website or by contacting any Warwick Rotarian. Deadline for orders is April 12. Stan Martin, right, is coordinating Rotary’s donation of approximately 1,000 roses to local senior citizens and military veterans. ( Photo by Jim LaPlante) Warwick. Rotary Club to donate 1,000 roses to local senior citizens Approximately 1,000 long-stemmed roses will be given to Warwick seniors and military veterans in April by members of the... Home 21 Feb 2020 | 12:15
Geoffrey Green addressed the impact of mental illness, substance abuse and suicide in Warwick and surrounding communities during the Feb. 12 Warwick Valley Rotary Club luncheon. Joining in the presentation were Susan Wynn, Amy Green Morris and Karen Kondakjian Gauvin from “Team up for Hope,” a local non-profit organization striving to increase awareness of these conditions. Warwick Rotarians and the Warwick Valley High School Interact Club will host a “Bowl for a Cause” community fund raiser to help prevent suicide and drug abuse. Individuals or teams of all skill levels are invited to participate. The event is scheduled for Sunday, March 15, at Pin Street at Warwick, 154 Route 94 South. Registration will be from noon to 1 p.m. and bowling from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Cost is $25 per bowler, which includes bowling, shoes and refreshments. All skill levels, individuals and teams from organizations, are welcome. To register or donate to the cause, contact www.warwickvalleyrotary.org. ( Photo by David Dempster) ‘Team up for Hope’ seeks problem awareness Business 14 Feb 2020 | 02:36
Guest speakers Carmela Borrazas from Hugs for Courage - Volunteers and VFW Commander John MacDonald informed Warwick Valley Rotarians of a new program being organized to assist Warwick veterans and first responders with counseling and therapy treatment for those struggling with mental illness and PTSD. Shown, left to right, are Warwick Rotary President Tina Russo Buck, Borrazas, Rotarian Wayne Patterson and MacDonald. ( Photo by Laura Barca) Warwick. Program to assist veterans, first responders Photo by Laura Barca Warwick. Program to assist veterans, first responders Guest speakers Carmela Borrazas from Hugs for Courage... Local News 06 Feb 2020 | 11:34
