1995-07-11
AGENDA
RECREA nON COMMITTEE MEETING 7/11/95
CALL MEETING TO ORDER
PRESENT
APPROVE MINUTES NONE
CORRESPONDENCE
1. Letter from D. C. Health - Re: Approval for variance regarding health records.
2. Letter from Kathi Cooke of YMCA - Re: High School Volleyball Tournament.
3. Letter from Henry Provost - Re: Contact person will he is on vacation
4. Letter from D. C. Youth Bureau - Re: 1996 Youth Development Funding.
REPORTS
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B.R.
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NEW BUSINESS
OLD BUSINESS
MEETING ADJOURNED
NEXT MEETING
RECREATION COMMITTEE MINUTES
July 11, 1995
The regular meeting of the Town of Wappinger Recreation Committee was held July 11,
1995 at Schlathaus Park, All Angels Hill Road, Town of Wappinger, Dutchess County, New York.
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Chairman Ralph J. Holt. Others present
were Bernie Reimer, Director and Committee Members James Chappas, Ronald Friedman,
Barbara Gutzler, and Ellen Korz.
CORRESPONDENCE
A letter was received from Peter P. Mack, of the Dutchess County Health Department with
approval of our request for a variance regarding the health records for our summer program.
A request was received rom Kathi Cooke, YMCA Program Director to use the 3 sand
volleyball courts on August 25,26 and 27. They intend to use the courts to run a High
School/Young Adult sand volleyball tournament (ages 16-20). The approximate charge of
$30.00/team of 4 Double elimination - with a maximum number ofteams at 16. The money
would be used for referees/umpires and certain equipment. It was decided that we charge her the
$10.00 a court for each day. Ifshe uses the 3 courts for all three days the fee would be $90.00.
We will have to make sure signs are put up that the courts will be closed those days and the
specific times.
A letter was received from Henry Provost that he will be away on vacation from June 28,
1995 to July 19, 1995 and that Al Kersting, Vice President Senior League Boys would be acting
on his behalf. Mr. Kersting number is 297-1973.
A letter was received from Dutchess County Youth Bureau regarding the 1996 Youth
Development and Delinquency Prevention Funding. They are requesting that a representative
attend the Technical Assistance Workshop to be held Monday, July 24th from 3 to 5 p.m. at the
Community Center Auditorium at Bowdoin Park. Mr. Reimer is the person who usually does this
paperwork on the Youth Bureau funding but he will be away on vacation at that time. We will
check around and see if anyone will be able to attend. Mr. Ennesser has attended other Youth
Bureau meetings and maybe he would be back from vacation and will be able to attend this one.
We will check on this.
SENIOR CITIZEN REPORT
Mrs. Delisa was unable to attend the meeting but sent a report of the activities for the
Seniors for the month of June. This report is attached to these minutes.
MARTZ FIELD/BARN
Mr. Chappas mentioned that the water at the Barn is terrible and has a strong sulphur odor.
Mr. Holt said that we were aware of this and that we have been talking about taking steps to try
and hook in to the Town water. Mr. Chapp as also mentioned that this fountain was broken. We
will have this checked. It was also suggested that maybe another fountain be placed by the tennis
courts.
ROBINSON LANE/LITTLE LEAGUE
Mr. Friedman asked if we had received the certificate of insurance from the softball clinic
and was told that we have not. He will check on this.
Mr. Friedman mentioned that he has heard from some pretty reliable sources that there are
some problems with the batting cages. One problem was that the netting doesn't protect the person
using the machine and that the kids are feeding the balls. We should send a letter to Mr. Manasar
to ask him to think about putting in a new section of fence just beyond the pitching machine for the
protection of the ball feeder. Mr. Holt said that he personally has seen players in the batting cages
unattended. A letter will also be sent to the Little League Board regarding the number of people in
the cages and that an adult must be present.
HALLOWEEN
Miss Gutzler mentioned that she has several youngsters who volunteered to help work on
the Haunted House. Karen Swanson will also work with the art classes at Myers on this project.
Mrs. Korz mentioned that she will be contacting the businesses in August for donations.
TENNIS
The programs are going well. Mr. Casowitz has asked ifhe could have a key to the locks
on the nets so that he could tighten them. Mrs. Roe will tell him that he can get a key at the Barn
around noon every day. Mr. Holt mentioned that the tennis courts by the barn have been
completed and look good.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Mr. Reimer mentioned that the summer programs are going good. The applications for the
winter programs have been sent to the schools.
CHAIRMAN'S REPORT
Mr. Holt mentioned the following:
1. The Town has decided that it will not spend $100 k on the Airport Park project. In the
fall the maintenance crew will fill in any dips seed and roll the fields.
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2. The dugouts at Robinson Lane have been painted by a community selVice worker.
Spook Hill has also been painted and we have used the new paint on this building.
3. Some kids used a crow bar on the new building and got the doors off the runners and
also got into some cement bags and spread it around.
4. The signs and the letter that were placed at the Hamlet seem to be working. So far we
have received excellent feedback that no one is riding their R. V.'s on the trails.
5. The gate at Castle Point has been destroyed. Someone took a truck and rammed
through it. We have taken the old gate from Robinson Lane and we put it at Castle Point for the
time being.
6. We have had an incident with Wappinger Transportation regarding the busing of the
kids for the summer program. We had scheduled trips to Splashdown and the schools said that
they wouldn't bus the kids unless they received their money up front. We were able to get a check
to them and got the buses running the following day. We have to stress that we need better
communication.
7. It was suggested that we put in two more halogen lights placed at Schlathaus Park
along the fence line. This will be placed in the 1996 budget.
8. The picnic for the summer playgrounds will be held August 8th. All are invited to come
to help.
9. The new maintenance man, Carl Boss, is working out very well. He is a good worker.
10. Mr. Friedman was asked to sit in for Mr. Holt while he is on vacation during August
and the first week of September.
The meeting was adjourned at 6:45 p.m. on a motion by Mr. Chapp as seconded by Mr.
Friedman.
Peggy Roe
Secretary
THE NEXT MEETING WILL BE HELD AUGUST 8TH AT SCHLATHAUS PARK
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JULY 1995 REPORT TO THE RECREATION COMMISSION
FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE
SENIOR CITIZEN CENTER
June activities at the senior Citizen Center included the
regular schedule of arts/crafts, oil painting, exercise,
line dancing, photo club, videos, bingo, puzzles, cards and
games.
The town of Wappinger senior center celebrated its 7th
Anniversary on June 8th with a B-B-Que. APproximately 100
seniors attended this gala event. BUrgers and hot dogs were
served and complimented with salads, fruit and desserts
brought by the seniors. The "Swinging Seniors" performed
their line dances, raffle prizes were awarded, bocce games
and dancing were enjoyed by many. It was a fun day for all!
On the 21st, 75 seniors enjoyed a luncheon in honor of
Father's Day at Mariner's Harbor. It was a beautiful day to
be by the Hudson River. seniors enjoyed a Lobster Bake or
Prime Ribs of Beef.
Blood Pressure screening was held on the 14th. The
Cholesterol screening was cancelled because the necessary
quota of participants was not reached. Our birthday party
was celebrated on the 29th. A special birthday celebration
was held on the 9th for one of our seniors who turned 80.
The trip to Atlantic City was successful. However, no
one won big!
There are 198 seniors registered at the center and 163 on
the waiting list.
ITEMS TO BE NOTED: .
1. The next trip is to New York for the world Yacht Cruise
and luncheon and time to shop at south street seaport.
2. There will be an office of the Aging picnic at
Schlathaus on Mon. July 17th.
JULY
1995
TOWN OF WAPPINGER SENIOR CITIZEN CENTER: OPEN 10:00A.M.-3:00P.M.
20 Middlebush Rd., Wappingers Falls, NY. 12590 Phone: 297-3670 Director: Kathi DeLisa
MON.
FRI.
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10: PHOTO CLUB!!!
10-Noon: arts/crafts
NOON: LUNCH
12:30-3: cards/games
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NOON: LUNCH
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OFFICE OF AGING
PICNIC AT NOON
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NOON: LUNCH
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NOON: LUNCH INOON: LUNCH
12:45-2: BINGO ! BINGO ! 112:30-3: cards/games!
112:30-3: VIDEO
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31 John Moran**
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10-Noon: arts/crafts
NOON: LUNCH
12:30-3: cards/games
JULY BIRTHDAYS:
J Paula Brannen
Helen Ventriglia
Florence Kiouttes
3 Viola Mauthe
B Amy Menaoneri**
7 CONNIE SMITH
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NOON: LUNCH
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9 Anne Peters
11 Marie Burgazzoli
12 Kay Moran*
15 Marrie Perrone
23 Kay Andrews
25 Martha Petersen
27 Walter Mauthe
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO
ALL OF YOU!!!
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By Kathi DeLisa, Director
JULY 1995
It's summer! It's sizzling! July is here! Please note
the Center is closed on Tues. July 4th. Have a safe and
wonderful Independence Day!
The Office of the Aging is having a picnic for Town of
Wappinger Seniors on Monday, July 17th at Schlathaus Park at
noon. If you would like to attend, you can sign up with me.
The cost for the picnic is $2.50. You must have a ticket to
attend. Tickets are on a first come first serve basis so
don't delay, sign up today! The menu includes B-B-Que
chicken and other goodies. It should be a fun day, food,
music and the opportunity to speak to those from the Office
of the Aging. Diana Weibrecht will also be there to answer
questions regarding Medicare, etc. Picnic is rain or shine.
Dial-a-Ride passengers, call Dial-a-Ride for transportation
to the picnic. They will take you and pick you up. The
Center is closed this day.
Other July news...blood pressure screening is June 12th.
Birthdays will be celebrated on Thurs. June 27. Remember,
those with birthdays are asked to bring a cake for the
party. We will all help you celebrate.
Bingo days are Wed. the 5th,& 19th and Thurs., the 13th &
27th.
The WALKING CLUB continues. If you have not joined in
walking, there's still time. It's healthy, relaxing and
those who are walking are enjoying the exercise and the
fresh air. So, join us. A luncheon for the Walking Club
will be held sometime in September. If you would like to
know more about this, see me and I will add your name to our
walking chart.
Not to rush things, but as you are doing your crafts,
keep in mind that our Craft Fair is coming up in October.
Sue and Regina will soon be bringing some holiday crafts for
Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas in for you to work on.
The Craft Fair will be here quicker than you think!
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Enjoy the beautiful poetry by Sue Bush this month. This
NEW ADDITION was started in February so you all have the
opportunity to share your creative writing, thoughts,
drawing or cartoon. Come on Seniors, let's see what your
thoughts are! Don't be shy! Share your thoughts and
creativity with us!! !!I will include these in the
newsletter. We have many talented seniors at the Center.
Some do crafts, some paint or draw, some write poetry and/or
stories, some have wonderful and creative ideas. You may
sub~'your "writing" or even a drawing or cartoon to me at
any time. Please do not submit preprinted articles etc.
from other sources. I am sure we will all enjoy reading or
seeing the creativity of our fellow seniors.
The Wappinger Lions Club needs old eyeglasses or hearing
aids. If you have any you no longer want or need, bring
them to the Center. I will see to it that they are given to
the Lions Club.
For those paying dues by the month, July dues is $2.50.
Also, if anyone is interested in paying dues on a yearly
basis, feel free to do so. Yearly dues is $25.00. A big
hug to you all! Smile!!!
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I AM HOME AGAIN AT LAST
by
SUE BUSH
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They said that I was going home again
After a very long wait.
God I pray this time, they will be right.
Please God, Let them be right.
The words that they said, rang out loud and clear in my head
I tried to tell tehm, but they could not hear what I said.
How could they? Don't they know that I am dead?
I look at my buddies, laying so still, staring into space.
They all had eyes, but could not see.
For they all were dead, just like me.
I tried to tell them that we were going home again.
At long last and put our souls to rest.
God knows we did our very best
The statues that they made of us
Are so real, but they are made from steel.
Do you know how proud that makes us feel?
The flags were waving and some were crying too
God, soldier, What did they do to you?
I tried to tell them that I am O.K.
Now that I am back home again, in the U.S.A.
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