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Turkey Hill School "Lifts Off" School Year
On Wednesday, September 1st at 9 am a U.S. Army "Black Hawk" helicopter landed on school grounds to “lift off” the schools new reading initiative "Operation Read" for the 2010 school year. See photos in our Photo Galley.
Dear Readers:
The staff at the Orange Town News wishes all teachers, students, school administrators, and bus drivers a safe, happy and successful school year.
We hope you enjoy our September 3rd “Back to School” Issue.
Featured In This Issue:
Laura Fantarella’s covers the Orange Chamber of Commerce “2010 Awards of Excellence” to be presented on September 23rd at Grassy Hill Country Club. The Orange Town News is honored to receive the “2010 Orange Business of the Year “award. Mike Saffer will receive the Chamber’s “Community Service” award while Carolyn Shiffman, PhD is the recipient of the “Director of the Year” award. Husband and wife team of Steve and Sally Glick will be recognized with the “Business Persons of the Year” award.
Laura also visits Grassy Hill Farm as they mark their 100-Year Anniversary.
By day, Orange resident Jay Jamron is an unassuming real estate appraiser travelling around the state assessing residential and commercial property values. But at night he throws a bass guitar strap around his neck, climbs onstage at local music venues and well, rocks it like a rock star! Find out about Jay in Laura Fantarella’s column “Living Outside the Box.”
It’s almost like that old kid’s game of cops and robbers. But this is for real. A Dodge Ram pick-up truck once used by someone to burglarize homes on the west side of Orange is now not only in the hands of the town’s Police Department, but is part of the unit’s 14-patrol car fleet. Read Rich Weizel’s front-page story on this amazing transition.
Rich also does an “Election 2010 Profile” on the heated race in the 14th Senatorial District between Orange Town Attorney Vincent Marino (R) and incumbent Gayle Slossberg (D).
Anne Buley writes about Maria Loescher, a pre-K teacher at Mary L. Tracy School, had the opportunity to bring to life the work of the beloved children’s author Eric Carle, known best for his richly-illustrated book, “The Very Hungry Caterpillar.” She undertook an art project which allowed her class of special needs students and peer modeling students to create something special that will now be enjoyed by all. Check it out.
Anne also writes on the Amity Rugby Club as they begin the new season.
Ray Spaziani’s “Wine Talk” gets a “Rocky Mountain High” as Ray profiles the wines of Colorado.
“Dining with Susan” has a feature on the “Pie Hole Pizza Restaurant.” “Pie Hole” has been in Orange since November 2008 and specializes in “Thin Crust Pizza”. They are definitely worth a try.
With the eye of an eagle, First Selectman Jim Zeoli spotted a large stone object in the front yard of an Orange resident some years ago. State Archeologist, Nick Bellantoni met with Jim as they discussed the various possibilities of the dating of the artifact. Mr. Bellantoni suggested that a “phase 1” survey could be done by his archeological students. Read about their undertaking in the OTN “History Corner” by Ginny Reinhard.
Remember: The Orange Town News is the only newspaper that is distributed FREE to every home and business in Orange. Support our advertisers; tell them that you read their ad in the Orange Town News. If you have any suggestions or comments regarding the paper, please contact me at: rocky@orangetownnews.com.
See you in our next issue coming out on September 24th.
Rocky Salperto Owner/Publisher OTN
The staff at the Orange Town News wishes all teachers, students, school administrators, and bus drivers a safe, happy and successful school year.
We hope you enjoy our September 3rd “Back to School” Issue.
Featured In This Issue:
Laura Fantarella’s covers the Orange Chamber of Commerce “2010 Awards of Excellence” to be presented on September 23rd at Grassy Hill Country Club. The Orange Town News is honored to receive the “2010 Orange Business of the Year “award. Mike Saffer will receive the Chamber’s “Community Service” award while Carolyn Shiffman, PhD is the recipient of the “Director of the Year” award. Husband and wife team of Steve and Sally Glick will be recognized with the “Business Persons of the Year” award.
Laura also visits Grassy Hill Farm as they mark their 100-Year Anniversary.
By day, Orange resident Jay Jamron is an unassuming real estate appraiser travelling around the state assessing residential and commercial property values. But at night he throws a bass guitar strap around his neck, climbs onstage at local music venues and well, rocks it like a rock star! Find out about Jay in Laura Fantarella’s column “Living Outside the Box.”
It’s almost like that old kid’s game of cops and robbers. But this is for real. A Dodge Ram pick-up truck once used by someone to burglarize homes on the west side of Orange is now not only in the hands of the town’s Police Department, but is part of the unit’s 14-patrol car fleet. Read Rich Weizel’s front-page story on this amazing transition.
Rich also does an “Election 2010 Profile” on the heated race in the 14th Senatorial District between Orange Town Attorney Vincent Marino (R) and incumbent Gayle Slossberg (D).
Anne Buley writes about Maria Loescher, a pre-K teacher at Mary L. Tracy School, had the opportunity to bring to life the work of the beloved children’s author Eric Carle, known best for his richly-illustrated book, “The Very Hungry Caterpillar.” She undertook an art project which allowed her class of special needs students and peer modeling students to create something special that will now be enjoyed by all. Check it out.
Anne also writes on the Amity Rugby Club as they begin the new season.
Ray Spaziani’s “Wine Talk” gets a “Rocky Mountain High” as Ray profiles the wines of Colorado.
“Dining with Susan” has a feature on the “Pie Hole Pizza Restaurant.” “Pie Hole” has been in Orange since November 2008 and specializes in “Thin Crust Pizza”. They are definitely worth a try.
With the eye of an eagle, First Selectman Jim Zeoli spotted a large stone object in the front yard of an Orange resident some years ago. State Archeologist, Nick Bellantoni met with Jim as they discussed the various possibilities of the dating of the artifact. Mr. Bellantoni suggested that a “phase 1” survey could be done by his archeological students. Read about their undertaking in the OTN “History Corner” by Ginny Reinhard.
Remember: The Orange Town News is the only newspaper that is distributed FREE to every home and business in Orange. Support our advertisers; tell them that you read their ad in the Orange Town News. If you have any suggestions or comments regarding the paper, please contact me at: rocky@orangetownnews.com.
See you in our next issue coming out on September 24th.
Rocky Salperto Owner/Publisher OTN
Blood Pressure Clinic presented by Gentiva & Laurel Estates, 1st Thursday of every month, Laurel Estates, 245 Indian River Road, 1:30-2:30pm in the Community Room. No appointment necessary.
Clean Energy Task Force of Orange, meets on the third Tuesday of every month at HPCC, 525 Orange Center Road, conference room, 8 o'clock. The public is invited. Next meeting is July 20th.
The Rotary Club Of Orange meets every Friday, 12:15pm at the Racebrook Country Club, 246 Derby Avenue; prospective new members may contact Dan McAllister at 203-799-9073 for information about the club or visit www.orangectrotary.org.
Orange Park & Recreation Karate Classes, ages 4-adult, fall session started Tuesday, August 31, 2010, HPCC, 525 Orange Center Road. For more information, contact Chris Sansonetti at 203-783-9768 or visit www.superiorkarate.net.
Orange Park & Recreation Mommy & Me Karate Classes, for ages 2½-4, fall session starts Friday, September 3, 2010 at the HPCC gym, 525 Orange Center Road. For more information, contact Chris Sansonetti at 203-783-9768 or visit www.superiorkarate.net.
Amity Classes of 1969, 1970 & 1971 - 40th Reunion, Labor Day Weekend, September 3-4, 2010. Interested classmates should notify Linda at jglg52872@gmail.com to get on invitation list and Laura "Peach" Reid at peach@fishmartinc.com for more information.
Jeremy Saxe Memorial Amity Boys Soccer Alumni Game, Saturday September 4, 2010/rain date Monday September 6th, Labor Day, $30 donation to play, also accepting additional donations for the Jeremy Saxe Memorial Scholarship, RSVP by August 27th by contacting Coach Marchitto though Amity High School Athletic Department or email coachmike008@gmail.com.
Davis Gallery Opening Reception, Saturday, September 4, 2010, 1:00-4:00pm, featuring Chad Walker's Digital Illustrations "Devotedbee Drawings", 200 Boston Post Road (inside VideoLab), free and open to the public; show runs from September 4 - October 2, 2010. For more information, call 203-795-4705.
Orange Players Open Auditions For "I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change", September 7-8, 2010, 7:00 to 9:00pm, HPCC, 525 Orange Center Road, Callbacks, if needed, September 9, 2010, 7:00pm; Performance dates/November 5, 6, 12 & 13, 2010. For more information, call Suzanne Powers at 203-520-1805 or visit www.orangeplayers.net.
Literacy Center of Milford Annual Beginnings Award Night, Thursday, September 9, 2010, 7:00pm, Milford City Hall, 110 River Street, Milford. For more information, go to www.literacycenterofmilford.com.
Hooked on the Sound (HOTS) Crochet Guild, monthly meeting to share stitch successes, assist with pattern problems, and generally have a great time crocheting! Case Memorial Library, 176 Tyler City Road, Saturdays 10am - 1pm, on September 11, October 2, November 6, December 4. For more information, visit www.HotsCrochetGuild.yolasite.com.
Jamie A. Hulley Foundation's Eighth-Annual “Evening for the Arts” Benefit, Saturday, September 11, 2010, 6:00pm reception/auction preview; Parrotbeach performance/7:30pm. Advanced tickets/$40; tickets/$45. For more information or to purchase tickets call 203-891-8869 or e-mail jamieart@snet.net.
Orange Community Services Third Annual "The Best in Town" Softball Tournament & "High Noon Home Run Derby", Saturday, September 11, 2010, Peck Place School, 500 Peck Lane, teams of 10 or more players, $150/registration fee, registration forms available at OCS Offices, HPCC, 525 Orange Center Road or call Dennis Marsh at 203-891-4787.
Literacy Center of Milford 1st Annual Scrabble Run, 70 Mile Motorcycle Ride, Sunday, September 19, 2010, registration/9:00am, Bikes leave/9:15, 9:30, 9:45 & 10:00am, Parsons Government Center Parking Lot, River Street, Milford; After The Ride Party at the Milford Elks Club immediately following ride. For more information, visit www.literacycenterofmilford.com.
Milford Knights of Columbus Bus Trip to Mackinac Island, MI, September 19-25, 2010; 7 days/6 nights includes guided tour of Mackinac Island by horse & buggy, Kewadin Sault Casino, Mackinaw Crossings, boat ride through the Soo Locks, sightseeing in Sault Sanite Marie, admission to Colonial Michilimackinac, guided tour of Mackinaw city, 10 meals, transportation, lodging, $615/pp/double occupancy. Call John Bernard at 203-877-2737 for reservations and/or information.
Orange Historical Society Pot Luck Dinner, Wednesday, September 22, 2010, 6:00-9:00pm, Church of the Good Shepherd, 680 Racebrook Road; bring a dish to share and your own dishes/cutlery. For more information, contact Ginny at 203-795-6465.
Orange Democratic Town Committee, Live broadcast of the Yankees & Red Sox, Friday, September 24, 2010, 6:30pm, Bear & Grill, Boston Post Road, Stadium food and $2.00 beer specials/. For more information, contact PJ Shanley at 203-710-9750.
Orange Historical Society Tag Sale, Saturday, September 25, 2010, 9:00am-1:00pm, Stone-Otis House Garden, 615 Orange Center Road (enter on Tyler City Road). For more information, contact Frances at 203-795-6702.
American Legion Auxiliary, Unit 127 Annual Dessert Card Party, Sunday, September 26, 2010, 2pm - 5pm, Post Home on Grassy Hill Road, Proceeds from the Party support various Veterans' functions. Tickets/$5.00, reservations required, call Mary @ 203-795-9492.
Literacy Center of Milford Tutor Training Classes, 5 week course begins Wednesday, September 29, 2010, 6:30pm-9:00pm; $25/book and printed materials; must make appointment by Monday, September 27, 2010. For more information, call 203-878-4800 or visit www.literacycenterofmilford.com.
The New Haven County Retired Teachers Association Fall Brunch Meeting, Thursday, September 30, 2010, 10:00am, Racebrook Country Club, 246 Derby Avenue. Reservations required by September 15 with a check for $21.50 per person , payable and mailed to NHCRTA, 1125 West Woods Road, #13, Hamden, CT 06518. Retired teachers interested in joining or becoming active in the organization may contact Debbie Capuano at 203-288-0053 or dac@juno.com. Annual dues are $10.
Orange Democratic Town Committee Oktoberfest, Saturday, October 2, 2010, 4:00pm-7:00pm, HPCC Pavilion, 525 Orange Center Road; Admission/$20 enjoy Bratwurst & Kielbasa, Hot German Potato Salad, grilled chicken and Streusel and of course German beer and music. For more information, contact Barbara Lehrer at 203-640-6407.
Orange Democratic Town Committee "Meet the Candidates" Cocktail Reception, Sunday, October 17, 2010, 5:00-7:00pm, Racebrook Country Club, Derby Avenue (Route 34); $50 donation is requested. For more information and tickets, contact Marie Gull a 795-3922.
Amity Class of 1980 - 30th Reunion, Saturday, November 27, 2010, Oak Lane Country Club, Racebrook Road, Woodbridge; $60/pp, reservations required. No tickets sold at door. For more information contact Robyn Dilorenzo (203-387-7058) or Jody Dietch (Amityclass1980@yahoo.com), visit our Facebook group: Amity High School Class 1980 or Classmates.com.
Clean Energy Task Force of Orange, meets on the third Tuesday of every month at HPCC, 525 Orange Center Road, conference room, 8 o'clock. The public is invited. Next meeting is July 20th.
The Rotary Club Of Orange meets every Friday, 12:15pm at the Racebrook Country Club, 246 Derby Avenue; prospective new members may contact Dan McAllister at 203-799-9073 for information about the club or visit www.orangectrotary.org.
Orange Park & Recreation Karate Classes, ages 4-adult, fall session started Tuesday, August 31, 2010, HPCC, 525 Orange Center Road. For more information, contact Chris Sansonetti at 203-783-9768 or visit www.superiorkarate.net.
Orange Park & Recreation Mommy & Me Karate Classes, for ages 2½-4, fall session starts Friday, September 3, 2010 at the HPCC gym, 525 Orange Center Road. For more information, contact Chris Sansonetti at 203-783-9768 or visit www.superiorkarate.net.
Amity Classes of 1969, 1970 & 1971 - 40th Reunion, Labor Day Weekend, September 3-4, 2010. Interested classmates should notify Linda at jglg52872@gmail.com to get on invitation list and Laura "Peach" Reid at peach@fishmartinc.com for more information.
Jeremy Saxe Memorial Amity Boys Soccer Alumni Game, Saturday September 4, 2010/rain date Monday September 6th, Labor Day, $30 donation to play, also accepting additional donations for the Jeremy Saxe Memorial Scholarship, RSVP by August 27th by contacting Coach Marchitto though Amity High School Athletic Department or email coachmike008@gmail.com.
Davis Gallery Opening Reception, Saturday, September 4, 2010, 1:00-4:00pm, featuring Chad Walker's Digital Illustrations "Devotedbee Drawings", 200 Boston Post Road (inside VideoLab), free and open to the public; show runs from September 4 - October 2, 2010. For more information, call 203-795-4705.
Orange Players Open Auditions For "I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change", September 7-8, 2010, 7:00 to 9:00pm, HPCC, 525 Orange Center Road, Callbacks, if needed, September 9, 2010, 7:00pm; Performance dates/November 5, 6, 12 & 13, 2010. For more information, call Suzanne Powers at 203-520-1805 or visit www.orangeplayers.net.
Literacy Center of Milford Annual Beginnings Award Night, Thursday, September 9, 2010, 7:00pm, Milford City Hall, 110 River Street, Milford. For more information, go to www.literacycenterofmilford.com.
Hooked on the Sound (HOTS) Crochet Guild, monthly meeting to share stitch successes, assist with pattern problems, and generally have a great time crocheting! Case Memorial Library, 176 Tyler City Road, Saturdays 10am - 1pm, on September 11, October 2, November 6, December 4. For more information, visit www.HotsCrochetGuild.yolasite.com.
Jamie A. Hulley Foundation's Eighth-Annual “Evening for the Arts” Benefit, Saturday, September 11, 2010, 6:00pm reception/auction preview; Parrotbeach performance/7:30pm. Advanced tickets/$40; tickets/$45. For more information or to purchase tickets call 203-891-8869 or e-mail jamieart@snet.net.
Orange Community Services Third Annual "The Best in Town" Softball Tournament & "High Noon Home Run Derby", Saturday, September 11, 2010, Peck Place School, 500 Peck Lane, teams of 10 or more players, $150/registration fee, registration forms available at OCS Offices, HPCC, 525 Orange Center Road or call Dennis Marsh at 203-891-4787.
Literacy Center of Milford 1st Annual Scrabble Run, 70 Mile Motorcycle Ride, Sunday, September 19, 2010, registration/9:00am, Bikes leave/9:15, 9:30, 9:45 & 10:00am, Parsons Government Center Parking Lot, River Street, Milford; After The Ride Party at the Milford Elks Club immediately following ride. For more information, visit www.literacycenterofmilford.com.
Milford Knights of Columbus Bus Trip to Mackinac Island, MI, September 19-25, 2010; 7 days/6 nights includes guided tour of Mackinac Island by horse & buggy, Kewadin Sault Casino, Mackinaw Crossings, boat ride through the Soo Locks, sightseeing in Sault Sanite Marie, admission to Colonial Michilimackinac, guided tour of Mackinaw city, 10 meals, transportation, lodging, $615/pp/double occupancy. Call John Bernard at 203-877-2737 for reservations and/or information.
Orange Historical Society Pot Luck Dinner, Wednesday, September 22, 2010, 6:00-9:00pm, Church of the Good Shepherd, 680 Racebrook Road; bring a dish to share and your own dishes/cutlery. For more information, contact Ginny at 203-795-6465.
Orange Democratic Town Committee, Live broadcast of the Yankees & Red Sox, Friday, September 24, 2010, 6:30pm, Bear & Grill, Boston Post Road, Stadium food and $2.00 beer specials/. For more information, contact PJ Shanley at 203-710-9750.
Orange Historical Society Tag Sale, Saturday, September 25, 2010, 9:00am-1:00pm, Stone-Otis House Garden, 615 Orange Center Road (enter on Tyler City Road). For more information, contact Frances at 203-795-6702.
American Legion Auxiliary, Unit 127 Annual Dessert Card Party, Sunday, September 26, 2010, 2pm - 5pm, Post Home on Grassy Hill Road, Proceeds from the Party support various Veterans' functions. Tickets/$5.00, reservations required, call Mary @ 203-795-9492.
Literacy Center of Milford Tutor Training Classes, 5 week course begins Wednesday, September 29, 2010, 6:30pm-9:00pm; $25/book and printed materials; must make appointment by Monday, September 27, 2010. For more information, call 203-878-4800 or visit www.literacycenterofmilford.com.
The New Haven County Retired Teachers Association Fall Brunch Meeting, Thursday, September 30, 2010, 10:00am, Racebrook Country Club, 246 Derby Avenue. Reservations required by September 15 with a check for $21.50 per person , payable and mailed to NHCRTA, 1125 West Woods Road, #13, Hamden, CT 06518. Retired teachers interested in joining or becoming active in the organization may contact Debbie Capuano at 203-288-0053 or dac@juno.com. Annual dues are $10.
Orange Democratic Town Committee Oktoberfest, Saturday, October 2, 2010, 4:00pm-7:00pm, HPCC Pavilion, 525 Orange Center Road; Admission/$20 enjoy Bratwurst & Kielbasa, Hot German Potato Salad, grilled chicken and Streusel and of course German beer and music. For more information, contact Barbara Lehrer at 203-640-6407.
Orange Democratic Town Committee "Meet the Candidates" Cocktail Reception, Sunday, October 17, 2010, 5:00-7:00pm, Racebrook Country Club, Derby Avenue (Route 34); $50 donation is requested. For more information and tickets, contact Marie Gull a 795-3922.
Amity Class of 1980 - 30th Reunion, Saturday, November 27, 2010, Oak Lane Country Club, Racebrook Road, Woodbridge; $60/pp, reservations required. No tickets sold at door. For more information contact Robyn Dilorenzo (203-387-7058) or Jody Dietch (Amityclass1980@yahoo.com), visit our Facebook group: Amity High School Class 1980 or Classmates.com.
