15th Annual James Dworetsky Parade Dazzles Crowds
November 29, 2009 by The Catskill Chronicle
Miss New York State 2009 Alyse J. Zwick caught a ride in Dick
Herbert’s classic 1960 Corvette.
Story and photos by Ted Waddell
Santa rides a big V-Twin.
JEFFERSONVILLE – Talk about a lot of Santas!
Dancing Santas, sitting Santas, prancing Santas, Santas riding on fire trucks, and Santas throwing candy to kids in the crowd. Santas on sleighs, a Santa on a big V-Twin motorcycle, and a Jolly ‘Ole Santa handing out presents after a parade. The 15th Annual James Dworetsky Memorial Holiday Parade of November 27, had more Santas than you could toss a reindeer at.
The first parade in 1994 was a joint fire prevention effort between four local volunteer fire departments: Jeffersonville, Youngsville, Kenoza Lake and Callicoon Center.
A fireman all decked out in Christmas tree lights helped brightened spirits.
Bill Thony, chairman of what became known as the James Dworetsky Memorial Holiday Parade said the deceased firefighter was instrumental in planning for the inaugural fire prevention committee parade, but tragically passed away only two days before the parade stepped off down the main drag in Jeffersonville.
“It’s done in the spirit of fire prevention and the holiday season,” he said of the popular annual parade. “Jim was a very dedicated firefighter and an excellent educator in fire prevention. He could stand in front of a group of third or fifth graders and have them shaking in their boots before he broke out with in a big
grin on his face.”
The Dworetsky Family wished everyone “Happy Holidays.”
According to Thony, approximately 50-55 fire departments and floats were in the line of march.
“People had a really good time, and it brings all the community together,” he added proudly.
Laura Dworetsky, Jim’s mother, was the 2009 Grand Marshall, and several of his beloved nieces and nephews rode on the first float, a float by the Dworetsky Family wishing everyone “Happy Holidays.”
Alyse J. Zwick, Miss New York State 2009, a contestant in the Miss America Beauty Pageant, caught a ride in Dick Herbert’s classic 1960 Corvette, but the vintage American icon nicknamed “My Peach” had a few mechanical problems, and rather than a trip to the pits, was pushed down the road by a few spirited volunteers.
Alyse J. Zwick, Miss New York State 2009 paid special attention to a young beauty pageant fan waiting in line for an autographed photograph.
After the parade, Miss New York autographed photographs of herself for scores of enthralled youngsters.
Even with more Santas than you could count, Thony declined to reveal who was who under all the fuzzy white whiskers and big red suits.
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15th Annual James Dworetsky Parade Dazzles Crowds
November 29, 2009 by The Catskill Chronicle
Miss New York State 2009 Alyse J. Zwick caught a ride in Dick
Herbert’s classic 1960 Corvette.
Story and photos by Ted Waddell
Santa rides a big V-Twin.
JEFFERSONVILLE – Talk about a lot of Santas!
Dancing Santas, sitting Santas, prancing Santas, Santas riding on fire trucks, and Santas throwing candy to kids in the crowd. Santas on sleighs, a Santa on a big V-Twin motorcycle, and a Jolly ‘Ole Santa handing out presents after a parade. The 15th Annual James Dworetsky Memorial Holiday Parade of November 27, had more Santas than you could toss a reindeer at.
The first parade in 1994 was a joint fire prevention effort between four local volunteer fire departments: Jeffersonville, Youngsville, Kenoza Lake and Callicoon Center.
A fireman all decked out in Christmas tree lights helped brightened spirits.
Bill Thony, chairman of what became known as the James Dworetsky Memorial Holiday Parade said the deceased firefighter was instrumental in planning for the inaugural fire prevention committee parade, but tragically passed away only two days before the parade stepped off down the main drag in Jeffersonville.
“It’s done in the spirit of fire prevention and the holiday season,” he said of the popular annual parade. “Jim was a very dedicated firefighter and an excellent educator in fire prevention. He could stand in front of a group of third or fifth graders and have them shaking in their boots before he broke out with in a big
grin on his face.”
The Dworetsky Family wished everyone “Happy Holidays.”
According to Thony, approximately 50-55 fire departments and floats were in the line of march.
“People had a really good time, and it brings all the community together,” he added proudly.
Laura Dworetsky, Jim’s mother, was the 2009 Grand Marshall, and several of his beloved nieces and nephews rode on the first float, a float by the Dworetsky Family wishing everyone “Happy Holidays.”
Alyse J. Zwick, Miss New York State 2009, a contestant in the Miss America Beauty Pageant, caught a ride in Dick Herbert’s classic 1960 Corvette, but the vintage American icon nicknamed “My Peach” had a few mechanical problems, and rather than a trip to the pits, was pushed down the road by a few spirited volunteers.
Alyse J. Zwick, Miss New York State 2009 paid special attention to a young beauty pageant fan waiting in line for an autographed photograph.
After the parade, Miss New York autographed photographs of herself for scores of enthralled youngsters.
Even with more Santas than you could count, Thony declined to reveal who was who under all the fuzzy white whiskers and big red suits.
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