BY BARRY WARNER Did you know that getting kids enrolled in a summer day camp program and out in the sunshine provide health benefits? Vitamin D is produced by the action of the sun’s rays on the skin and is used to help young bodies absorb calcium plus build strong bones and teeth. In addition, […]
BY BARRY WARNER You might not know that the Cornell Cooperate Extension has a program that aim to spread gardening knowledge throughout the community. The Master Gardener Program consists of a corps of volunteers, trained by Cornell Cooperative Extension instructors in gardening, a skill that truly is a cross between art and science. The newly […]
BY BARRY WARNER Last Thursday, the 109th commencement exercises of Tappan Zee High School occurred for 275 graduates During a beautiful summer evening on the athletic field, in front of hundreds of families and friends, the formal ceremony was held. Student achievements were recognized by school officials and diplomas were awarded. Speakers reflected on what […]
BY BARRY WARNER The smell of hot popcorn, the taste of hot dogs and the bright colored balloons added to the fun-filled atmosphere of the big-top circus held in Congers this past weekend. Visitors came an hour early to enjoy the pony and camel rides plus the moon bounce attraction on the grounds adjacent to […]
BY BARRY WARNER Recently, fourth graders at Upper Nyack Elementary School engaged in Colonial Day activities in conjunction with the social studies curriculum. The students set up a military encampment on the athletic field and spent the day living as Revolutionary War soldiers. With the assistance from the Living History Education Foundation, the children wore […]
Five-year veteran Rockland County Times columnist Barry Warner, author of Barry Warner’s Corner, is moving to Florida where he can avoid the winter cold and catch some rays instead. Unfortunately, his column is going with him and has been retired from the newspaper. Let’s all wish him good luck. And if you feel bad about […]