July 2015 – The Cornwall Local

Help is needed for Willow playground

July 31, 2015 Editorial Staff

Work is about to begin on the new playground at Willow Avenue School that will be known as “Christian’s Adventure.” The organizing committee is looking for volunteers on three days.

Changes to firemen’s fair were a success

July 31, 2015 Jason Kaplan

The annual fair, sponsored by Storm King Engine Co. #2, was a rousing success, according to fire chief Jeff Armitage.

Gridders bigger; not quite as fast

July 31, 2015 Ken Cashman

It’s unfair to ask a coach how a team compares with its predecessor. If he says it’s better or worse, he’s sure to offend someone.

Obituaries – July 31, 2015

July 31, 2015 Editorial Staff

James Randazzo February 1, 1940-July 24, 2015 James Randazzo of Washingtonville entered into rest on July 24. He was 75. James was born in Cornwall on Feb. 1, 1940 to Rocco and Dorothy (Twiggs) Randazzo.

Afternoon crash

July 24, 2015 Editorial Staff

Biennial sculpture welcomes visitors

July 24, 2015 Jason Kaplan

Every two years, Cornwall High School students in Hara Fiato’s art class build a new stone wall sculpture which welcomes anyone who enters the property.

Cornwall Coloring Club is not for children

July 24, 2015 Ken Cashman

The name may remind you of a green and yellow box of Crayolas — or a rainy afternoon in childhood. But the members of the Cornwall Coloring Club don’t use crayons and they’re not children.

Jim Kane helped Afghans prosecute detainees

July 24, 2015 Ken Cashman

Several residents of Cornwall and the surrounding area have served in Afghanistan. One of them, Lt. Col. Jim Kane had a unique assignment.

Obituaries – July 24, 2015