MONUMENT
Fifty years ago, The Cornwall Local asked its readers if they knew what was engraved on the four sides of the Soldiers and Sailors Monument in town.
It’s doubtful that many people knew the answer or even realized that the monument was engraved.
The side facing Hudson Street reads, “With malice toward none, with charity for all.” — Abraham Lincoln
On the reverse side is a simple quote from Gen. Ulysses S. Grant — “Let us have peace.”
The remaining two inscriptions are “In memory of the men who died for their country” and “Erected by the citizens of Cornwall, 1904.”
Did you know that?
GRAND MARSHALS
Belding and Doris Jones Clearwater, who operate Jones Farm with the rest of their family, will be the grand marshals of this year’s Independence Day Parade. Jones Farm is celebrating its 100th anniversary.
The Independence Day Committee has scheduled its second annual spaghetti dinner for Father’s Day Eve, June 14, at St. Thomas of Canterbury Church. The event will honor fathers and raise money for the July 4 celebration.
BUSINESS NEWS
The Libman Company, a manufacturer of household and industrial cleaning products will present a $20,000 check to the Hudson Valley SPCA on June 7 for the restoration of its shelter. The SPCA, which won an on-line voting contest for the award, will also be helped by a cleanup project worth $5,000.
Cumberland Farms had a ribbon cutting on June 3 at its recently remodeled shop on Route 94. The store also kicked off a four-week fund raiser where every time it sells a cup of coffee it will donate 10 cents to the New Windsor Recreation Department.
Jacobowitz and Gubits LLP was due to honor senior partner Gerald Jacobowitz on his 50 years in law practice. The firm is hosting a June 5 cocktail reception at the Harness Racing Hall of Fame.
Mama Theresa’s on Route 32 in Mountainville expects to open for business on Monday, June 9. A canopy in front of the store mentions breakfast and baked oven pizza.
Village Pizzeria and Restaurant in Cornwall-on-Hudson is celebrating its 23rd anniversary on June 7 with a special discount for people who order a slice of pizza and a soda.
SKOUFIS BILL
Assemblyman James Skoufis (D-Woodbury) announced on June 3 that his Tuition-Free NY bill (A.8585-B) overwhelmingly passed the State Assembly Committee on Higher Education, and is a step closer to making higher education more affordable for New Yorkers.
ADOPT A POLE
The Cornwall Alliance is holding a Father’s Day event at the Newburgh Brewing Company to support the Adopt a Pole Project.
The Alliance is working on the project along with the Cornwall Garden Club and the Greater Cornwall Chamber of Commerce. The plan is to install poles in the business district that can be used to support holiday decorations, floral displays and banners that welcome visitors.
The fund-raiser will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Newburgh Brewery at 88 South Colden Street, which overlooks the waterfront. All cash tips will be donated to the Alliance.
RETIRING
Town Highway Superintendent Bob Conley will be retiring on Aug. 29. The Town Board hopes to have a replacement on staff by Aug. 1.
TOWN ACTIVITIES
The Town Recreation Department has planned activities for two different age groups.
The department is organizing a trip to Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs on Monday, June 16. The bus will leave Town Hall at 8:30 a.m. and return at the end of the day. Passengers must be over 21 and must have a government-issued photo ID.
The department is also offering swimming lessons with certified instructors for kids age 5 and above. There are two sessions July 7-25 and July 28-Aug. 15.
The lessons are available at several different times. For example, there are Monday-Wednesday classes or Tuesday-Thursday classes. There are daytime sessions (11:30 a.m-12:15 p.m.) and evening sessions (7-7:45 p.m.).
For prices and information, call 534-2070 or visit the department in the one-story building behind Town Hall.