Congratulations to Walden P.D. Officer Bobby Montanero and Catherine Lynch on their wedding day.
By Anita Vandermark
I received information reflecting calls made by the Walden Fire Department for the month of August from Xander Macri, a Junior Fighter for the Walden Fire Department: Automatic Fire Alarms - 10; Motor Vehicle Accidents - 3; Wires down/burning/arcing - 2;Carbon Monoxide Alarm - 2; Controlled or illegal burn - 1; Fire incident - 1; Structure fire - 2; Mutual Aid - 1.
Xander also relates that the Walden Fire Department has a program for kids ages 14 and older, the Explorers. In this program participants are taught the basic principles of fire fighting, such as ladder training, how to properly use a SCBA (self contained breathing apparatus), hose skills PPE skills, how to operate a fire hydrant, and where on the fire trucks certain tools are and what they are used for. The second and fourth Thursday of every month the Explorer program is held at the fire department.
You can be an Explorer even if you are not eligible to join the fire department at that time. Once an Explorer turns 16, they have a choice to start as a junior probationary member of the fire department. From there they take a class called BEFO (Basic Exterior Firefighting Operations), where you are trained to become a certified exterior firefighter.Xander took this course and said without a doubt, that Explorers helped him get through the skills portion of the class very easily.
He has been in the program since age 14 and is currently waiting to become a senior firefighter when he turns age 18. He further related that this program is fun and educational and is run by awesome people who are willing to teach you all about being a firefighter and some life lessons. Thank you Xander for supplying this information.
Congratulations to Walden Police Officer Bobby Montanero and Catherine Lynch. This special couple exchanged their wedding vows on August 22. They are wished all life’s best.
Susan Jolly, TOMSIP Volunteer of the year will celebrate her birthday on September 10. Lets all join in wishing this special lady a very Happy Birthday! Thank you Susan for all you do for others! Let’s celebrate.
Members of the Walden Senior Club celebrating September Birthdays are Trish Manuele (6); Mildred McKaig ((30); Elizabeth Petersen (9); Theresa Purcell (17); Rosemarie Schwede ((24); Mary Wilson (23) andKaren Zgrodek (23). Fellow members wish them a great day!
Walden Sunshine Society members send Happy Birthday wishes to Leslie Meyers on September 12 and Joan Jansen on September 13. Enjoy your special day ladies!!
Brenda Adams, a very special lady who does so much for others in our community will celebrate her birthday on September 12. Many Birthday greetings are on their way from relatives, friends, members of the TOMSIP\, the Walden Community Council and members of the Walden Harvest Committeeand many more! We wish her “all life’s best”!
I hear that on September 14, Jack Revella, son of John and Pearla Revella will celebrate his 13th birthday! May it be the best ever!
Joanne Keillor of the Pine Bush Historical Society sends word that a special tribute to all lost on 9/11 from Orange County can be viewed on the 2nd floor of Town Hall, Town of Crawford, Pine Bush. The exhibit is open 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. All are welcomed to attend.
M. P. B. Knights of Columbus are cooking takeout meals on Fridays. Each meal is $8 - take out only! If you would like to order dinners, please call/text Jason Matadora and leave a message with your name and number of dinners at (845) 527-3212. Please place orders by 4 p.m. Thursday of each week,
The menu on September 11 - World famous sausage, pepper and onion heroes with tater tots; September 18 - BBQ pulled pork, baked beans, coleslaw and cornbread.
Be reminded the 2020 Village Election is on Tuesday, September 15, 8 a.m. - 9 p.m. at the Village Hall, 3rd Floor Bradley Assembly Room. John Ramos, Cheryl Baker and Willie Carley are on the ballot running for three (3) trustee positions for a 2 year term. Remember your vote matters. You are reminded to wear your mask upon entering Town Hall..
Walden M. P. B. Church invites you to attend “Catholic Conversations”’ hosted by Jean and Larry Winum at the M. P. B. Parish House on Wednesday, September 16 at 7 p.m. For information call 778-1602.
The Walden Rotary Club will hold its 7th Annual Golf Classic at the Otterkill Country Club, 100 Otter Road Campbell Hall, N.Y. on Monday September 28, $140 per golfer; $100 for a tee/green sign. For information contact Mike Snyder at 457-7700 ext. 330.
The Music in the Grove series continues. The next scheduled concert is September 9, 6:30 p.m. will feature Kevin Cronin.
Kevin is a singer, songwriter who plays folk and soft rock music on his acoustic guitar. The September 16th concert will bring the series to an end. Seeded in the Hudson Valley, “Walk, Do Not Run,” a new group consisting of weathered musicians, featuring Brian Stabner, Dan Walker and Jimi Myers will perform from the classics you forgot you knew to today’s hits. The guys each have unique music tastes that make this band different from any local bands you’ve heard. Not to be missed.
Bring your friends, your lawn chairs and stop by for a safe, socially distant concert.
Be reminded - Town of Montgomery Farmer’s Market is opened every Tuesday, 9 a.m. – 2 .p.m.until October at Town Hall, 110 Bracken Road, Montgomery. Over 20 +Vendors ready to serve you. Email Tomstrongfarmersmarket.com for information.
The Walden PBA retirement dinner honoring Walden’s Police Chief Jeffry Holmes is set for October 23, 6 p.m. at the Villa Venezia,2257 Goshen Turnpike, Middletown. Tickets are $90 per person. Tickets must be paid for by October 10. No tickets sold at the door.
Checks can be mailed to Walden PBA, P. O Box 648, Walden, 12586 (please note on check retirement dinner ticket). Payments can also be made via Pay Pal: Retire@waldenpd.com.
Be well. Do something that brings you joy and remember to be ready to
help others.
The Josephine-Louise Public Library sends the following news:
Fall Story Time at the library with Miss Linda will begin Monday, September 28. Registration will begin September 21 for ages 2 through 5 years. Sign up for weekly story time packets that will include a craft and activity related to our weekly themes. We are working towards in-house programs for the late Fall but the Story Time packets will be a pleasant substitute for your little ones!
Monday, September 21 is International Peace day. Every year the children create their own pinwheel to be displayed by the Fireman’s Monument, across the street from the library, In place of our annual activity we have created packets for you to pick up that will include all of the materials needed to create your very own pinwheel in a prominent area, take a photo, and send it to the library at wal@rcls.org. We will post your creations to our facebook page..
Reminder: Voter Registration Day is Tuesday, September 22. If you are not registered or have any questions at all, please stop in at the library. Someone will be available to help with forms and other information from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m..
The Josephine-Louise Public Library would like to thank Hannaford Supermarket of Walden and the Village of Walden Community for their generous contribution to the library during a recent fundraiser! It is truly appreciated!