Rummage sales offer a treasure trove of benefits for savvy shoppers. Firstly, they provide incredible bargains, allowing you to score high-quality items at a fraction of the retail price. Secondly, rummage sales promote sustainability by giving pre-loved items a new lease on life, reducing waste and your environmental footprint. Additionally, these sales foster a sense of community, connecting buyers and sellers in a shared pursuit of unique finds. Exploring rummage sales can also be a fun and adventurous experience, where unexpected gems await around every corner. Lastly, your purchases often support New City Park organizations, making it a win-win situation for both your wallet and the community.
The New City Park General Board Meeting is scheduled for 7 PM Thursday April 28. In the Clubhouse. Email and post card will be sent out soon. Topic to be covered is finances, old and new business. Visit the work of new patio at the club house.
Bill Hethrington, President for a record 52 years past away this week. He was a great man. Neighbor, Friend, Community Leader, Mentor. Below is a copy of his obit
Obituary
William Furniss Hetherington
William Furniss Hetherington passed away peacefully at his daughter’s home in Riner, VA exactly as he wanted it- having had the opportunity to be with his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren at his bedside prior to his passing. Bill was born in Danbury, CT on 26 Nov 1931 to Stanley & Geraldine Hetherington. He attended Rogers HS, graduated from the University of RI, and earned his master’s degree at Columbia University. Bill married his childhood sweetheart, Dorothy Joan Hetherington, on 29 Mar 1952 in St. James Episcopal Church in Newport, RI and they were happily married for over 63 years. He served in the Air Force as a weatherman after which he and Joan moved to New City Park in 1959. Bill was a teacher for 34 years at Mt. Vernon High School, Scoutmaster for Troop 444, and he was a driving force within the community of St. John’s Episcopal Church, where he served on the vestry, and New City Park Lake where he served as President and “chief cook and bottle washer” for over 54 years.
He is survived by:
His son Jeffrey Hetherington and his wife Lolly of Chapin, SC and their son Michael and his wife Ashley and their children Jonathon and Reagan, and Jeff and Lolly’s daughter Linda Appling.
His son Gregory Hetherington and his wife Merle of Brandon, FL and their children Ashley Hetherington, Matthew Hetherington and his wife Kate, Karen Knight and daughter Mallory Zachorewitz and her husband Rick.
His daughter Pamela Hetherington and her spouse Darlene (Brick) Brickel of St. Petersburg, FL.
His son Todd Hetherington and his wife Britt of Fairfax, VA and their daughter Kristen and her husband Jason and their children Charlotte and Grant, their daughter Lauren and her husband Aaron, and their son Logan.
His son David Hetherington of New Port Richey, FL.
His daughter Kimberly Dominy and her husband Paul of Riner, VA and their children Nathaniel, Cameron and his wife Hannah, Trevor, and Caitlin.
A family service will be conducted at his son Todd’s home at Deep Creek Lake, MD on Sat, 15 May at 12:00 pm. His ashes will be interred next to his wife at the Memorial Garden at St. John’s Episcopal Church in New City, NY. When NY opens up later in the summer, a celebration of his life will take place at New City Park Lake.
Donations in his memory are requested in lieu of flowers to the two organizations Bill gave so much of his life to: New City Park Lake, 85 Collyer Ave, New City, NY 10956 and St. John’s Episcopal Church, 365 Strawtown Rd, New City, NY 10956.
We hope that everyone is well and wanted to pass along a club update.We are going to break with tradition and hold the clubs annual membership meeting outside so we can try to accommodate as many members as possible during this pandemic. The annual meeting is scheduled for April 24th at 10 am at the clubhouse with a rain date ofSunday the 25th at 10 am. A follow up email with meeting information and reminder postcards will be coming soon, remember only members in good standing who have deeded rights can vote at the meeting. If you are uncertain of your club status or if your dues are up to date or you need a voting proxy form contact newcityparkclubtreasurer@gmail.com.
We will be lowering the lake’s water level this week for the annual dam, weir gate and spillway inspections and repairs , then the dam can be painted as required. We will also be repairing sprinkler and fountain water lines and emails and notices will be sent out for volunteer work parties.
This year we will be tackling a beach repair and brook area cleanup using a local contractor and hope to have this work wrapped up quickly. The board is working on a process of opening up the clubhouse with restricted use of the facilities which would include a covid tracing book for everyone to use. As of now the grounds are open with members using NYS Department of Health and US CDC Covid 19 safety recommendations on masks and social distancing. As soon as the board can safely open up the clubhouse we will. The membership should know that part of the board’s caution is based on instances during the pandemic where the clubhouse was used in violation of Covid 19 guidelines which drew the attention of local authorities. The board addressed the instances and corrective measures were taken.
We know that this has been a tough time for everyone, We proved last year that we can have a successful, safe and fun place to relax, hang out and swim and do it safely. Last season our community got together and accomplished this and had even more families get involved which is a testament to the memberships goodwill.
If anyone has any questions or comments feel free to let us know.
