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G e r a r c a FRES LIBRAS? ÇS2 MAIN ST. GREENWICH, N.Y. 12834 F In f 11 I P I h K l T l I R V ^ BICYCLE R A C E v y U l V L r l N 1 U I V Y P o l i t i c a l e q u a l i t y s o u g h t [ ” -> T i w » /% G r a y f i e l d s c a t t l e s o l d _ ________ I a l l 1 i m e ___________________________ P a g e 4 ■ . / \ » F a ir s sin c e 1 9 0 0 T he J o u r n a l -P ress The^;“ iral Established in 1842 - Washington County's hometown newspaper V O L . 15 8 - N O . 45 G R E E N W I C H , N E W Y O R K - T H U R S D A Y , A U G U S T 17,2000 IS S U E N O . 8228 60 C E N T S Tips on avoiding mosquito bites Washington County Fair 2000 Washington County Fair (First four days) Monday. August 21 Fair Opens Officially at 5 p.m. A d m ission charged all d a y 9:30 a.m, Judging — Religious Education 2:30 p.m. Open Class Flower Judging 5 p.m. All Cattle and Livestock in place, Open Class Farm Produce Judging 6 p.m. 5-mile Run to the Fair 7 p.m. Ladies (PowderpuiT) Demolition Derby 7 & 9 p.m. Bobby Dick and the Sundowners (music from 50’s - 90's) T uesdav. August 22 Carnival Fun Day - Ride all the rides 2 p.m. til closing $15.00 9 a.m. Gates Open: 4-H English Horse Show, Youth Dairy Showmanship 9:30 a.m Youth Poultry Judging, Youth Sheep Judging 10:30 a.m. Oxeii Distance Pull (2400 pounds) 11 a.m. Backyard Circus (interactive children's show), Youth Swine Judging 11:30 a.m, Oxen 6-foot (2800 pound class) Noon Backyard Circus 12:30 p.m. Open Class Poultry Judging 1 p.m. Buffalo and Brandy (children's music) 1 & 3 p.m. Dr. Rock's Dinosaur Adventure (puppet show) 1:30 p.m. Horse Pull - 1 2 feet (3200 lb. class), Oxen 6 feet (3200 lb. class) 2 p.m. The Magic Trunk (ventriloquist and puppet show), Racing Pigs, Ice Oeam giveaway, Youth Goat Judging, Backyard Circus 3 p.m. Dog Agility Demonstrations 3:30 p.m. Youth Dairy Judging (Guernsey, Ayshire, Brown Swiss) 4 p.m. Racing Pigs, Open Class Goat Judging, Bounce and Ooo La La (Family variety show), Oxen Cart Obstacle Class 5 & 7 p.m. Dr. Rock’s Dinosaur Adventure (puppet show) 5 p.m. Buffalo and Brandy, Dog Agility Demonstrations 6 p.m. Open Gymkhana 6 & 8 p.m. Racing Pigs, Bounce and Ooo La La 7 p.m. Dog Agility Demonstrations, Oxen and Horse Pull (Over 3200 lb. class) 8 p.m. Facrmers Olympics 7 & 9 p.m. Country Express , Wednesday. August 23 Senior Citizen Day 9 a.m. Gates Open: 4-H \English over Fences\ Horse Show, Youth Dairy Judging (Holstein, Jersey, Milking Shorthorn), Youth Rabbit Judging 10 a.m. Open Class Sheep Judging, Adirondack Fiddlers 11 a.m. 4-H Demonstrations All Day - Youth Building, Backyard Circus 11a.m . & Noon Backyard Circus Look for the Magic Trunk between 1 & 5 p.m. 1 & 3 p.m. Dr. Rock's Dinosaur Adventure (puppet show) 1 p.m. Adirondack Fiddlers, Tractor Skill Contest, Buffalo and Brandy 2 p.m. Racing Pigs, Ice Cream Sample Giveaway, Backyard Circus 3 p.m. Dog Agility Demonstrations 3:30 p.m. Youth Beef Judging 4 p.m. Al and Cathy Bain (Country music), Racing Pigs. Bounce and Ooo La La (Family variety show) 5 & 7 p.m. Dr. Rock's Dinosaur Adventure (puppet show) 5 p.m. National Barrel Horse Assoc. Event, Buffalo and Brandy, Dog Agility Demonstrations 6 p.m. Demolition Derby, Racing Pigs, Bounce and Ooo La La 7 p.m. Al and Cathy Bain (Country music) 8 p.m. Racing Pigs, Bounce and Ooo La La Evening: Antique Farm Machinery Demonstrations & Tractor Pulls Thursday. August 24 Children's Day — Draft Horse Show 9 a.m. Gates Open (Students, high school and younger are free) Open Class Dairy Judging (Holstein and Guernsey), 4-H Western Horse Show 9 a.m. to 4 :30 p.m. Draft Horse Show 11 a.m. 4-H Demonstrations All Day at Youth Building 11 a.m. & Noon Backyard Circus 1 & 3 p.m. Dr. Rock's Dinosaur Adventure (puppet show) 1 p.m. Open Class Beef Judging 1 & 5 p.m. Buffalo and Brandy (children's music) 2 & 4 p.m. Racing Pigs 2 p.m. Ice Cream Sample Giveaway, Backyard Circus, The Magic Trunk (Ventriloquist and Puppet show) 3 p.m. Pepsi Giveaway Drawing for 3 Bicycles 3 & 5 p.m. Dog Agility Demonstrations 4 & 6 p.m. Bounce and Ooo La La (Family variety show) 5 & 7 p;m. Dr. Rock’s Dinosaur Adventure (puppet show) 5 p.m. Youth Talent Show 6 p.in. Four-wheel Drive Truck Pull 6 & 8 p.m. Racing Pigs 7 p.m. Youth Farmer Olympics, Dog Agility Demonstrations 8 p.m. Pepsi Giveaway Drawing for 3 Bicycles, Bounce and Ooo La La Fonda Fair to open Tuesday, August 29 Recently a crow was identified in Washington County as being infected with the West Nile Virus. In the fall of 1999 the mosquito-borne infection that can cause encephalitis was found in the New York City area. While the chances of a person getting encephalitis are small, the Washington County Public Health Service wants local residents to \Fight The Bite\ by reducing the number of mosquitoes in their yards and homes. Mosquitoes are small flying insects that feed on human and animal blood or plant juices. Only female mosquitoes bite to get a blood meal for their grow ing eggs. Mosquitoes are generally considered a nuisance pest, but occa sionally can transmit disease. The Culex Pipiens mosquitoes (the common house mosquito) is the one most commonly associated with the West Nile Virus. Culex mosquitoes can develop in any stagnant water that lasts more than four days. Weeds, tall grass and shrub bery provide outdoor homes for the adult Culex mosquitoes, which may also enter houses through unscreened windows or doors, or broken screens. Culex mosquitoes are most active between dusk and dawn when the air is calm, and that is when the females are most likely to bite. However, they may F R E E E L I G I B I L I T Y S C A L E Free Lunch, Breakfast, Milk Household Size Year Month Week 1 $10,855 $ 905 $209 2 14,625 1,219 $282 3 18,395 1,533 $354 4 22,165 1,848 $427 5 25,935 2,162 $499 6 29,705 2,476 $572 7 33,475 2,790 $644 8 37,245 3,104 $717 For each additional family member add: +3,770 +315 • +73 be present at any time of the day. The elimination of stagnant water as breed ing aites for mosquitoes is very impor tant. Sources of standing water should be eliminated as follows: Dispose of tin cans, plastic contain ers, ceramic pots or similar water- holding containers; remove discarded tires; drill holes in the bottoms of all recycling containers that are kept out doors and turn over plastic wading pools and wheelbarrows when not in use. Change the water in birdbaths ever)' two to three days, sweep driveways so they are free of puddles; keep storm drains clear of leaves and debris; and use landscaping to eliminate stagnant water that collects on property. Clean clogged roof gutters; clean and chlorinate swimming pools, out door saunas, and hot tubs; drain water from pool covers; and clean vegetation and debris from the edges of ponds. When West Nile virus is found in an area, the following is recommended: Minimize outdoor activities between dusk and dawn; wear shoes and socks, long pants, and long-sleeved shirts when outdoors for long periods of time, or when mosquitoes are more active; and consider the use of mosquito repellent according to directions, when it is necessary to be outdoors. REDUCED PRICE ELIGIBILITY SCALÈ Reduced Price Lunch, Breakfast Household Size Year Month Week 1 $15,448 $1,288 $298 2 20,813 1,735 $401 3 26,178 2,182 5504 4 31,543 2,629 $607 5 36,908 3,076 $710 6 42,273 3,523 $813 7 47,638 3,970 $917 8 53,003 4,417 $1.020 For each additional family member add: +5,365 +448 + 104 The Washington County Fair will open on Monday evening, August 21 at 5 p.m. with the 5-mile run to the Fair. The exhibits will all be in place, the mid-way will be in full swing. The main feature of the evening will be the Powder Puff Demolition Derby. This competition is for ladies only and is new this year on opening night. The completely new water system is fully operational and under close in spection. It vvas first used the weekend of the Antique Show and Flea Market held at the fairgrounds on August 4, 5 and 6. The system will be tested repeat edly all week-several times daily. Each day of the fair will feature special events al-ong with the regularly scheduled horse, cattle, small animals, poultry judgings and exhibits. Tuesday, August 22 is Carnival Fun Day and all rides in the afternoon and evening will be available for one over all ticket price. Wednesday, August 23, is the tradi tional Senior Citizens Day. The evening feature will be the Championship Demolition Derby. The much awaited Children's Day is Thursday, August 24. For the younger WEATHER The rainy days continue with 3.60 inches registered on our rain gauge during the week. This summer green is greener Temperatures and conditions for the past week follow: August Date Conditions High Low 9 Sun & clouds 84 66 10 .5\ rain, sunny 86 65 11 1.45\ rain, hvy shrs. 82 64 12 Mostly cloudy 72 62 13 .55\ rain, mstly cldy 76 60 14 1\ rain, cloudy 75 62 15 .T'rain, c!dy,stin,pm 79 62 Bridge reopening The County Route 24 bridge over the Mettawee River in the town of Granville will be re-opened to traffic during a public, ribbon-cutting ceremony on Saturday, August 26. The new, 106-foot-long span to be opened has replaced a truss bridge which was built at the site in 1935. The Middle Granville bridge cost $620,000 to re place. Some of the project's funding, $400,000, was derived through a state Multi-Modal Grant. Where is it? Bulletin Board.....................................6 Card of Thanks .... .............................. 9 Classifieds ........................................... 9 Crossword Puzzle..................... . ........ 4 Editorial Features................................4 Legal Notices ................................ 8, 9 Letters ........... . ........................... . .....4, 8 NEW C O ..............- .............................. 4 Sports . ........ ......................................... 8 Vicinities- Argyle ........................................ . 8 Cambridge...................................10 Easton ............................................ 3 Greenwich......................................2 Jackson ..........................................6 Salem . ............................................ 6 Schuylervilte ...... . ........................10 Shushan ................ . ....... ......... . ...... 6 set it is the high point of the fair. All fair visitors will enjoy the Four-wheel Drive Truck pulls. The Friday, August 25, main attrac tion will be the Out-of-Field Tractor Pulls and Saturday, August 26, the NYTPA Sanctioned Tractor Pulls is the big draw for fair goers. Finishing up the fair week will be Family Fun Day, the 2000 Washington County Fair winding down with Cham pionship Skid Steer Rodeo and the Big Rig Truck Pulls. In addition to all of the above, there are shovvs and musical entertainment daily and in the evening at the enter tainment tent, the clowns roaming the fairgrounds to the delight of all, the scout encampment, the DEC wildlife exhibit, the 4-H exhibits, 4-H judging, the Grange, the Museum, landscape dis plays, commercial stalls, many food stalls, and many demonstrations. The Amusements of America offers lots of new carnival rides. Parking is free. Admission is paid at the entrance gates. Season tickets are available. Greenwich fox was apprehended This past week, a young fox was seen trotting up the walk of the United Church on Salem Street. He lacked the big bushy tail of the story book foxes and seemed rather thin. The young reynard had been spotted in other areas of the village. One route seems to have been from up in back of the school area, across Church and Salem Street and down over the bank in back of the church. One gentleman reported to The Journal-Press that he had spoken to the Village police and the clerk’s office. The Animal Control officer, Charlie Spear, was notified by the village authorities. On Wednesday evening, on Main Street, Mr. Spear successfully trapped the animal and took it away. Apparently, the fox was a young animal and appeared to be healthy. Marijuana destroyed During a recent Uvo-day operation, 3550 mature marijuana plants have been discovered and eradicated in the towns of Greenwich, Salem, Granville, and Whitehall. Using a fixed-wing aircraft piloted by Edward Kennedy, the Washington County Drug Task Force located the marijuana plants from the air. Task force members on the ground removed the plants and destroyed them. Mr. Kennedy, a retired Border Patrol pilot, .is presently Washington County's safety officer. His surveillance from the air made the official harvest of the illegally cultivated plants possible. The drug task force is continuing its investigation of marijuana cultivations discovered. The task force is requesting that anyone with information or tips about marijuana being grown contact one of the agencies belonging to the task force: the Washington County Sheriffs Department, the county District Attor ney’s office, and the police departments of Cambridge, Fort Edward, Granville, and Whitehall. Following on the heels of the end of the Washington County Fair, fairgoers can look forward to the opening of the Fonda Fair. The Fonda Fair will open on August 29 and run through September 4. The fairgrounds are located in Fonda at Thruway Exit 28 on Route 30A. The fair offers all the traditional agricultural events - 4-H judging and exhibits, horse show, the demolition derby and truck pulls. Special features include the Hanna- ford Three Ring Circus, Fair Queen Contest, Northeast championship wres tling, sanctioned bull riding, Toyota Hollywood Stunt Show to name some and lots of musical entertainment. Sunday night will close -with a fireworks display. * On Monday,September 4, at 3 p.m., 1000 balloons each containing a prize will be released - one will contain the grand prize. The Reithoffer Shows provide the rides and midway games. Food Stamp/TANF/ADC/FDPIR Households: Households which currently include chil dren who receive Food Stamps or Aid to Dependent Children (ADF)/Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF),-or The Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR) must complete an application listing the child's name, a food stamp, ADC/TANF, or FDPIR number and the signature o f an adult household member, or provide a Direct Certification letter from the NYS Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance.. Children in the household with the same case number may be included on the same appiication. Separate applications are re quired for children in the same household with different case numbers. If the family does not list a fcodstamp, ADC/TANF, or FDPIR number for all children for whom they are applying, then the appiication must contain all the information as required for \other households1' as described below. Other Households: Households with incomes the same or below the amount of money listed above for their family size may be eligible for and are urged to apply for free and/or reduced price meals. They may do so by filling in the application forms sent home with a letter to be submitted iny time during the school year to the district office in your local school. If a family member becomes unemployed, if the family size decreases, or if family income in creases by more than $50.00 per month, or $600.00 per year, the family must contact the school to file a new application. The form requests information needed to determine economic need based on the income and number o f persons in the family. The information provided on the application will be confidential and will be used for the purpose of determining eligibility. The names and eligibility status of participants may also be used for the allocation of funds to federal education programs such as Title 1 and National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), State health, State education programs, provided the State agency or local education agency administers the programs, and for Federal, State or local means-tested nutrition programs with eligibility standards comparable to the NSLP. Eligi bility information may also be released to programs authorized under the National School Lunch Act (NSLA) or the Child Nutrition Act (CNA). The release o f information to any program or entity not specifically authorized by the NSLA will require a written consent statement from the parent or guardian. The school district does, however, have the right to verify at any time during the school year the information on the application. If a parent does not give the school this information, the child/children will no longer be able to receive free or reduced price meals (free milk). Foster children may also be eligible for these benefits. An application for a foster child must contain the child's name, the child's ''personal use\ income and an adult signature. Under the provisions o f the policy, the designated official will review applications and determine eligibility. If a parent is dissatisfied with the ruling of the designated official, he/she may make a request either orally or in writing for a hearing to appeal the decision. Contact your local school district office to determine the person who has been designated as the Hearing official. Hearing procedures are outlined in the policy. However, prior to initiating the hearing procedure, the parent or School Food Authority may request a conference to provide an oppor tunity for the parent and official to discuss the situation, present information, and obtain an explanation of the data submitted in the application or the decisions rendered. The request for a conference shall not in any way prejudice or diminish the right to a fair hearing. Only complete applications can be approved. This includes complete and accurate infor mation regarding: the Food Stamp/ADC/TANF, or FDPIR number; the names of all household members;the social security number o f the person who signs the form or an indication that the adult does not have one; and the amount and source o f income received by each household member. In addition, the parent or guardian must sign the application form, certifying the infor mation is true and correct In the operation o f Child Nutrition Programs, no'child shall be discriminated against be cause o f his race, gender dr sexual orientation, color, national origin, age, or handicap. If any member o f a household believes they have been discriminated against, they should write to the Secretary o f Agriculture, Washington, D.C. 20250. A complete copy o f this policy is on file in the office o f the School Food Authority District Administrator where it may be reviewed by any interested persons. Foi further information and applications contact your local school, Reduced lunch and free m ilk guidelines E f f e c t i v e J u ly 1 , 2 0 0 0 th r o u g h J u n e ^ O , 2 0 0 1 Greenwich, Salem, Argyle, Cambridge and Schuylerville Central Schools announce free and reduced price meal (Free Milk) policy for area school children. Local school officials have adopted the following family eligibility criteria to assist them in determining eligibility:
