July 2016 – Page 2 – The Cornwall Local

Big city trip leads to choice of show

July 22, 2016 Editorial Staff

The cast for “Once Upon a Mattress” got to experience the show before they knew they’d be in it.

Bethje in rare group of Dressage horses

July 22, 2016 Editorial Staff

Bethje recently qualified for and was awarded the prestigious Sports Predicate in Dressage by the Friesian Horse Association of North America.

Obituary – July 22, 2016

July 22, 2016 Editorial Staff

Kenneth Hansen February 22, 1963-July 13, 2016 Kenneth Hansen of Stormville, N.Y. entered into rest on Wednesday, July 13. He was 53. The son of Harold and Marilyn Abrahamsen Hansen, he was born on Feb.

St. Luke’s Cornwall Hospital to close emergency department

July 21, 2016 Jason Kaplan

Effective Oct. 1, St. Luke’s Cornwall Hospital will be closing its emergency department to align itself with healthcare reform trends and initiatives.

11-year-olds finish second

July 18, 2016 Ken Cashman

The Dragons needed one more win to claim the District 19 banner. They got off to a good start on Sunday afternoon in Warwick, but the home team rallied for a 10-7 victory. Carter Hershberger, Michael Leach and Tim Patterson each had two hits.

11 years olds win at Warwick

July 16, 2016 Ken Cashman

Pitcher Cameron Zamparelli slugged two home runs as the Dragons downed Warwick 7-2. The teams will meet in Warwick at 1 p.m. tomorrow to play for the district championship.

Refreshing relief from the heat

July 15, 2016 Editorial Staff

Pool woes and presidential elections

July 15, 2016 Ken Cashman

At the end of June, the town pool was the busiest place in the community, as contractors and town employees worked together to slow a leak. Members of the work crew were impressed by the

Door open for church’s healing service

July 15, 2016 Editorial Staff

The sign read “Public Healing Service at 10 a.m. on Saturday.” It was now closer to 11, but the door was still open. Inside the Cornwall United Methodist Church a four-person praise team was belting

9-10s vying for title on the road

July 15, 2016 Ken Cashman

After losing their opening game, the Dragons reeled off eight straight victories. They needed one more win to claim the district flag. They were due to play Minisink-Otisville on July 13, shortly after the Local went to press.