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Moving onward and upward

Whether its that baby step from kindergarten to first grade or walking down the aisle to receive a college degree, it’s that time of year when parents proudly watch their children graduate. The Greater Southern Dutchess Chamber of Commerce held its annual Nussbickel Scholarship Award Dinner at Fishkill’s Holiday Inn Wednesday evening, June 5. Students from Beacon, Wappingers and Arlington school districts were selected to receive $2,000 each towards the college of their choice. The scholarship was named for the late Rita and Norman Nussbickel, both active members of the greater southern Dutchess community. Their son, Wayne Nussbickel, owner of N&S Supply, said, “We received many applications and chose students whose backgrounds were the most well rounded — not just scholastic achievers, but also involved in athletics and who were active in community service.” Some of the guests and graduates are pictured.

Andrea Valentino Casey, corporate events director for the American Heart Association of Dutchess, Putnam and Ulster Counties with the banker who is at just about every function in the Hudson Valley, Dave MacFarland, president of Riverside Bank. Both are based in Poughkeepsie.

Houlihan/Lawrence Inc.’s East Fishkill reps are ready to hear some positive news about the housing market. While business may not be booming, people are still buying and mortgage money is out there for qualified buyers, declared the Realtors. Gathering to congratulate scholarship winners (from left) are: Douglas and Debbie Milambro, salesman and associate broker respectively; Diane Minogue, associate broker; and Barbara Dudley, branch manager.

Ken Maier, director of international finance for AT&T in White Plains and his wife, Tammy Maier, an Avon representative, celebrate daughter Kaitlyn’s scholarship award. Kaitlyn will use the money toward her tuition at Elon University in North Carolina.

Carol Davino and Asif Javaid, co-owners of Fishkill’s Holiday Inn and Conference Center on Route 9. Davino also acts as general manager.

Keith Wong, processing developing engineer at IBM’s Fishkill plant, his wife, Alice, a teacher’s assistant for the Wappingers school district in Myers’ Corners and their daughter, Keren, who is headed for SUNY Binghamton this fall with help from her Nussbickel scholarship.

From left: Ann Mellou, director of development for Locust Grove in Poughkeepsie; and Elisa Pisanelli, program developer and Miguel Lopez, job development specialist, both work for Rehab Programs/Integrated Employment Services in Poughkeepsie.

From left: U.S. Army Major Joseph Ewers, now a teacher at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, the evening’s keynote speaker; Ann Meagher, president of the chamber; and Brigid and Wayne Nussbickel, president, N&S Supply, Fishkill. Ewers and other teachers at West Point look forward to the opening of Jefferson Hall, the new library on the grounds of the academy.

Jennifer Simmons, recently promoted to director of interscholastic athletics for southern Westchester County BOCES, cheers her daughter, Tayler, a scholarship recipient who plans to attend Marywood University in Scranton this fall. Younger brother Conner was also on hand to celebrate his sister’s award.

Reyes Torres, commercial loan officer, Putnam County Savings Bank, Fishkill, and Cathy Maloney, director of business development, Dutchess County Economic Development Corp., Poughkeepsie.

Doug DePew, general manager, Mid-Hudson Workshop, Poughkeepsie, chats with Barbara Hahn, senior relationship banker, Rhinebeck Savings Bank, Fishkill during dinner.

Laura Ciaccio, scholarship winner with her proud dad, Len Ciaccio, a chief telecommunications officer for New York City Transit, Manhattan, and mom, Elaine.

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12. Northern Dutchess Hospital (NDH) Friends and Family Garden, dedicated in memory of Dr. Roger Yerry who passed away in January 2007, (from left) are: Deborah Breen, executive director, NDH foundation, Dr. Nader Kayal, MD, Northern Dutchess ENT and NDH board member, are pictured with Adam, Donna, Sara and Eliza Yerry.

13. State, county and local officials joined with representatives from The Community Preservation Corp. (CPC) and the project developers June 3, to celebrate the completion of Red Hook Commons, a new affordably priced apartment complex for area seniors in Red Hook. Pictured (from left) at the ribbon-cutting ceremony are: Margaret Duke, regional permits administrator, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation; Doug Olcott, vice president, The Community Preservation Corp.; project developer Ken Kearney of Kearney Realty & Development Group; Deborah VanAmerongen, commissioner of the New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal; Red Hook Commons resident Theresa Boryk; and Red Hook Mayor David Cohen.

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