Claire Odell Schaper, Worthy Matron, representing the members of Stony Point Chapter #540 O.E.S. presented a $800 check to Homes for Heroes in the Memory of Right Worthy Sister Helen Thiele Gillikin. Helen’s dedicated actions, contributions and devotion to veterans prompted Chapter members to raffle a handmade quilt in her honor following her passing. Known […]
TuTu is another unfortunate cat who came to Hi-Tor under very sad circumstances when her owner passed away this summer. For 10 years this amazing-looking black cat lived a happy, secure life in a loving home. This good-natured cat loves to be pet and pampered. Although TuTu lived with two other cats, our staff believes […]
At last week’s town board meeting, the Haverstraw Ambulance Corps Youth Squad Division was honored for their successes at the Skills Drill Competition 2013. Corps members were presented with plaques and certificates and all in attendance had the privilege of sharing the evening with the Crowther family, whose son Welles “The Man in the Red […]
Supervisor Alexander J. Gromack announced last week that the New York State Department of State has awarded the town with a $90,000 grant for the consolidation of the Office of the Receiver of Taxes and the Town Clerk. Implementing the merger of the Receiver of Taxes into the Town Clerk’s office will involve: •eliminating four […]
BY MICHAEL RICONDA West Nyack – As Christmas approaches, one of the most recognizable signs of the season has arrived once again at the Palisades Center Mall. With its Red Kettle Kickoff event on Friday, November 15 just outside of Lord & Taylor, the Salvation Army has begun its annual donation drive, collecting money for […]
By Bill Demarest ORANGEBURG – After more than two days of intense efforts by hundreds of volunteers, fire officials said Saturday afternoon that the sprawling brush fire that tore through the woods of Clausland Mountain is just about over. Firefighters from Orangeburg and neighboring volunteer fire departments are checking the woods for a few remaining […]