Dave Litzky's son Alex is hiking a 500-mile portion of the Appalachain Trail, from New York to Maine, in an effort to raise awareness and funds to help save the Armory in New Rochelle, which is slated for demolition.
Alex is part of the organization which is battling City Hall in New Rochelle to preserve the Armory from demolition. This water front building built in 1942 is an historic building which trained sailors and soldiers during many wars. 300 plus service men who made the ultimate sacrifice have connections to this Armory. IT WAS BUILT IN 1942 OR SO AND REPRESENTS FOR US OUR COUNTRY AND THE YOUNG AND OLD WHO HELPED KEEP US FREE. THE PERSON WHO DESIGNED AND HELP BUILD THE ARMORY WAS FROM PELHAM AND LOST HIS OWN SON DURING WWII.
Thousands of people over the years have benefited from programs given there in the past such as scouting, sea scouts, junior marines, sport programs, basketball, track . . .
The organization wants to rebuild the Armory and open it to the public again. Part of the plan will be space to honor those fallen in the line of duty. We will then slowly offer programs to the public again. This Armory could and will continue to be a living reminder of our heritage. The rich history of this grand building will foster learning and respect, honor . . .
This Armory is a living reminder of our past and will become a teacher for the future.
http://www.lohud.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2008807100390 click on the article in the Journal News for exciting information.
Please help support our effort by writing letters, making phone calls . . . Please call me with any questions and if you are able to help get the message across. You can start by telling one person at a time to write call . . . You can have an Armory party and send some donation to the effort. Thanks, David Litzky, Alex Litzky, and the entire SAVE THE ARMORY COMMITTEE.
If you would like to support Alex and help save the Armory,
MAKE THE CHECKS OUT TO SAVE THE ARMORY. THEY CAN BE MAILED TO ALEX LITZKY, 17 ADDISON STREET, APT 4D,LARCHMONT NY 10538 OR TO SOA, 112 NORTH AVE, NEW ROCHELLE NY 10801. THANKS AGAIN.
Monday, August 4, 2008
Friday, March 28, 2008
Chet's Blog
The March 21-22, 2008 weekend was a pleasant mix of members, guests and provisionals. Friday night Dave Litsky and his guests, Paul and Barbara Schwendener, cooked up a large meal including a cake. Noam Shoshan played Simon and Garfunkel on his 5 string back packer guitar both nights.
Saturday was sunny, about 18 degrees at the bottom and 10 at the top, but quite windy. I was happy to ski for the first time in two years because of lower back problems. Afterwards Ginny and I snowshoed and then sat on the benches at the base lodge and soaked up the sun. Three generations of the Duffy clan skied together and Mark Duffy ended the day coming down the back door trail.
MRG must be doing well because both lifts were crowded and, in the afternoon, General Starks Pub was crowded and deafening with a rock group. The double chair had a problem so most skiers went to the single or opted for a beer instead.
Easter Sunday services were held at the top of the single but the Easter Parade at the base was diappointing. No girls in bikinis like previous years. They just don't make 'em like the used to. Tex's barbecued chicken was a hit. The line was back to the door. One man swigged a beer while waiting in line and I think he finished it by the time he got his chicken.
Jim cooked a couple of turkeys for Saturday dinner along with an excellent pasta soup plus two pies, chocolate and key lime. There were 16 adults, 2 teenagers and 11 children at the lodge. Linda and Dave Park joined us for dinner which made for a total of 31 people. Unfortunately the last people in line had no chairs to sit on. So Bob Kehr, the trip leader, and a few others had to sit on the couch to have dinner. We later found that the extra chairs that are normally stacked over the trap door were stowed in the attic.
Saturday and Sunday night Paul Schwendener and his brother, Ben, made crackling fires in our underutilized fireplace. Nothing like a good fire to draw people to that area. Monday morning Paul, up early, quietly cleaned out the ashes. He, his wife Barbara, and their two children, Lily and Leon, fit in so well that it seemed like they had been long time members.
The 11 children, depending on your level of tolerance, could be noisy at times despite the efforts of their parents. But this is a family club and it is one of our strengths.
Chet Risio
Saturday was sunny, about 18 degrees at the bottom and 10 at the top, but quite windy. I was happy to ski for the first time in two years because of lower back problems. Afterwards Ginny and I snowshoed and then sat on the benches at the base lodge and soaked up the sun. Three generations of the Duffy clan skied together and Mark Duffy ended the day coming down the back door trail.
MRG must be doing well because both lifts were crowded and, in the afternoon, General Starks Pub was crowded and deafening with a rock group. The double chair had a problem so most skiers went to the single or opted for a beer instead.
Easter Sunday services were held at the top of the single but the Easter Parade at the base was diappointing. No girls in bikinis like previous years. They just don't make 'em like the used to. Tex's barbecued chicken was a hit. The line was back to the door. One man swigged a beer while waiting in line and I think he finished it by the time he got his chicken.
Jim cooked a couple of turkeys for Saturday dinner along with an excellent pasta soup plus two pies, chocolate and key lime. There were 16 adults, 2 teenagers and 11 children at the lodge. Linda and Dave Park joined us for dinner which made for a total of 31 people. Unfortunately the last people in line had no chairs to sit on. So Bob Kehr, the trip leader, and a few others had to sit on the couch to have dinner. We later found that the extra chairs that are normally stacked over the trap door were stowed in the attic.
Saturday and Sunday night Paul Schwendener and his brother, Ben, made crackling fires in our underutilized fireplace. Nothing like a good fire to draw people to that area. Monday morning Paul, up early, quietly cleaned out the ashes. He, his wife Barbara, and their two children, Lily and Leon, fit in so well that it seemed like they had been long time members.
The 11 children, depending on your level of tolerance, could be noisy at times despite the efforts of their parents. But this is a family club and it is one of our strengths.
Chet Risio
Sunday, March 9, 2008
Marge's Bottom Bunker Week
Bottom Bunkers
You all missed good skiing, 3/3-6, this week. Mad River got 4" of snow overnight for Tues skiing in the mid-30's. And there was noone on the mountain, did 8 runs. Wed was windy so the double chair wasn't running, but getting off at the mid-station on the single worked out fine. It was another warm day in the mid-30's with freezing rain in the a.m, and snow at the top of the mountain in the afternoon (but rain at the base). But skiing was good even though you got a little wet when you got to the bottom of the mountain. (7 runs)
Thursday was a sunny day in the 20's. The snow was crusty so we skied in the sunny areas and on runs that had been groomed, like the upper antelope...it was very enjoyable. Then in the afternoon the snow got heavier and was a bit of a workout, so I figured I'd had 3 days of good skiing and quit while I was ahead. Left the mountain at 1pm...5 runs...and really tuckered out.
Maybe next time you'll think twice, take a chance and come up...the skiing was really good.
Marge Stramowski
You all missed good skiing, 3/3-6, this week. Mad River got 4" of snow overnight for Tues skiing in the mid-30's. And there was noone on the mountain, did 8 runs. Wed was windy so the double chair wasn't running, but getting off at the mid-station on the single worked out fine. It was another warm day in the mid-30's with freezing rain in the a.m, and snow at the top of the mountain in the afternoon (but rain at the base). But skiing was good even though you got a little wet when you got to the bottom of the mountain. (7 runs)
Thursday was a sunny day in the 20's. The snow was crusty so we skied in the sunny areas and on runs that had been groomed, like the upper antelope...it was very enjoyable. Then in the afternoon the snow got heavier and was a bit of a workout, so I figured I'd had 3 days of good skiing and quit while I was ahead. Left the mountain at 1pm...5 runs...and really tuckered out.
Maybe next time you'll think twice, take a chance and come up...the skiing was really good.
Marge Stramowski
Friday, March 7, 2008
To 'Blog' or Not to 'Blog' . . .
You, too, can be a 'blogger' . . . Just create your account, sign in with your email address and password, click on 'New Post', and compose. Simple. We'd love to hear your stories!
Thursday, March 6, 2008
Feb 29/Mar 1 weekend
Ok, let's see if I can manage this! Blogging, a whole new world for me.
This past weekend, conditions were so great, they were what every MRG skier dreams about. Not too cold (a bit windy on Sunday but nothing we can't handle), great snow, great coverage, some sun, more snow, and even a live porcupine! spotted by many, resting and foraging in a tree in Birdland. Lots of young ones this weekend, to their mutual delight. I am happy to say that my son Victor skied without his ski harness for the first time - he wanted to follow John and Chris Hecht. where they went, he was going, no matter what. After one yard sale of a tumble, he decided to take everyone's advice and actually make turns, which improved his ability to stay in control (surprise, surprise! Mommy had only been saying that for days but will he listen to me...negative) It's what being part of a club is all about - friends to ski with, peers to look up to and emulate, and a spirit of encouragement and camaraderie that make our club so special. It was especially nice to meet a new provisional family, Jeff Frey and his two children, and to welcome Barbara Hecht back from California; she says she hasn't been to the lodge in 15 years and that's probably the last time I'd seen her, so it was great to reconnect.
Somebody, tell me that these past few years of snowplowing behind/ahead of/alongside my children will pay off...sooner rather than later. I haven't even made it onto the new single chair yet! :)
see y'all, Pam Ferraro
This past weekend, conditions were so great, they were what every MRG skier dreams about. Not too cold (a bit windy on Sunday but nothing we can't handle), great snow, great coverage, some sun, more snow, and even a live porcupine! spotted by many, resting and foraging in a tree in Birdland. Lots of young ones this weekend, to their mutual delight. I am happy to say that my son Victor skied without his ski harness for the first time - he wanted to follow John and Chris Hecht. where they went, he was going, no matter what. After one yard sale of a tumble, he decided to take everyone's advice and actually make turns, which improved his ability to stay in control (surprise, surprise! Mommy had only been saying that for days but will he listen to me...negative) It's what being part of a club is all about - friends to ski with, peers to look up to and emulate, and a spirit of encouragement and camaraderie that make our club so special. It was especially nice to meet a new provisional family, Jeff Frey and his two children, and to welcome Barbara Hecht back from California; she says she hasn't been to the lodge in 15 years and that's probably the last time I'd seen her, so it was great to reconnect.
Somebody, tell me that these past few years of snowplowing behind/ahead of/alongside my children will pay off...sooner rather than later. I haven't even made it onto the new single chair yet! :)
see y'all, Pam Ferraro
Thursday, February 21, 2008
Presidents Week til Feb 20th
This past Sunday night through Wednesday afternoon was pretty interesting. While driving up late on Sunday the rain began around Springfield, MA, at that point I had opportunity to return home but I figure MRG always finds a way to pull it together some how. With in the next 5 miles it was pouring and did not stop until Middlesex when I exited 89. Buy the time I reach WPSC there was a drizzle but the temps were in the mid 30's, still a chance to skiing glimmered in my dreams that night. Monday morning the O'donnnell's were out to ski but returned around noon because the mountain was flooded as the temp's rose to 51. The base lodge received at least 2 feet of water and the mountain was shut down. Monday evening Joe,Amy and 5 year old Mathew(Litzky guests) joined us at the house and were a pleasure to hangout with while I was there. Tuesday was looking pretty grim, but as usual MRG worked all night groomed out about 10 trails fixed the basement and dropped the ticket price to 35.00. We had a great group ski with the O'Donnell's, Dave Litzky, Joe and Dakota, reaching some pretty top speeds on the very fast terrain. Tuesday afternoon brought us Lazarus', Prudden and his guests Brad, Shane, and Dillion. Tuesday night there was a group cook and we all survived :). Wednesday the temps were down to 10 and more trails were groomed. Very very fast were those trails, in fact if anyone find a left shoulder around the bottom of the Quacky, it's mine. When I left it was snowing fingers crossed they got 4 overnight.
all for now.
George Hess
all for now.
George Hess
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