Anita Vandermark
The winners of the Knights of Columbus Free Throw Contest held at Most Precious Blood School Gym on January 16 are: Girls: 11 yr. old - Isabella Rivera; 12 yr. old - Athena Vilchez; 13 yr. old Julia Price. Boys: 9 yr. old - Christopher Valenza, 10 yr. old - Brandon Baron-Cadiz; 12 yr. old James O’Connor; 14 yr. old Dean Naparano. Congratulations to all!
Be reminded that it is unlawful for any person to park, place or leave their automobile, truck or any other vehicle on any public road or street in the Village of Walden after snowfall of 2 inches or more.
Vehicles will be ticketed and towed at owners’ expense. Snow parking rules will remain in effect until snowfall has ceased and all snow has been removed from public streets. Be sure to check the Village website (villageofwalden.org) for the time that the snow parking policy has been lifted or call the hotline at 845-778-4929 so you know when all snow has been removed to public streets.
This week I will share information on another Walden organization: the Walden Woman’s Club. On November 1, 1909 a meeting was held in the vestry of the Methodist Church and the Walden Woman’s Club came into being. Mrs. A. J. H. Reid was the first of many women to assume leadership of the Club and bring it to the place of prominence it holds in our community.
The motto of the WWC - TO BE, NOT SEEM - is attributed to Mrs. Reid. The Club is organized for mental, cultural and community improvement: for Philanthropic purposes and for encouraging generous public spirit. The next decade was spent organizing and planning the club’s goals. Membership grew. In 1915, WWC joined the General Federation of Women’s Clubs.
During the following decades WWC started many programs, some of which continue to serve the local community today. In 1926 the Library Fund Drive began to support the Josphine-Louise Public Library. Social and cultural programs including plays and concerts wee offered in the community Scholarships and workshops were sponsored for local students. Support of Girl Scouting resulted in the creation of the Walden GS Council and the building of the Scout Cabin. Funding was provided for local health programs in the decades before the creation of Orange County; a Health and Welfare Department. WWC played a leading role in the creation of the Walden Day Care center and the Walden Senior Citizens Club. During the 1960s the Club ‘s prize winning Community Improvement project was the beautification of Wooster’s Grove, a gift to Walden from past WWC President Mrs. Edith Wooster. Walden Woman’s Club is not just about service. One of the key benefits of membership is acquiring the leadership skills that result in successful programming and projects. For additional information contact Mary Ellen Matise at 845-778-1369.
Family, friends and members of the Walden Historical Society send Board Member, Richard Hoyt Happy Birthday greetings on January 24. Many thanks for all he does for this great organization.
Catholic Conversations will meet on January 25, 7 p.m. in Fr. Sullivan Hall at Most Precious Blood Church. For information call Larry and Jean Winum at 845-778-1602. A new topic is discussed every month.
Please mark your calendar to support the Walden Historical Society by participating in their Dining for Dollars event at Franco’s Italian Pizzeria, Walden on Tuesday, January 31, 5 - 9 p.m. A coupon must be used to participate. Twenty percent of your meal purchased from
Francos will be donated to the Walden Historical Society. Find coupons at the Josephine-Louise Public Library or the Historical Society Website. Thank you for your support.
All are invited to attend the Walden American Legion Post 158 Annual Winter BBQ at Walden VFW Hall, Oak Street on Sunday, February 4, noon until 3 p.m.
Hamburgers, hot dogs, salads, etc. will be served free to all veterans and active-duty military, $10 to all others. Food will be grilled outdoors but served indoors. A raffle for a Dell Inspiron laptop will take place at 3 p.m. Any questions please contact Bill Kirnan at 845-591-9682.
The Josephine-Louise Public Library sends the following news:
Baby Rhyme Time registration has begun.The sessions will be held on Thursday mornings, 10:30 a.m. on 2/8, 2/15, 2/22 and 3/7. Baby Rhyme Time is an interactive early literacy program of books, music & movement for infants through age 3 and their caregivers.
Toddler Winter Story Time for ages 3 years and up will be held on Tuesday mornings, 10:30 a.m, 1/30, 2/6, 2/13, 2/20. and 2/27. Please make sure to register for these programs ahead of time.
Children ‘s ”Soup-er” Story Time will be held today, 1/24, 4:30 p.m.
Are you a fan of Hoopla, our streaming service? Walden library patrons now have access to 10 checkouts a month per library card.
Be sure to stop by the library for our February calendar of events!