Putnam Valley Town Day T-Shirt Contest Winners Announced

Nicole D’Addona and Gianna San Lucas have a very special reason to attend Town Day in Putnam Valley this year.  Their artwork will be decorating the front and back of T-Shirts made especially for the occasion.  Nicole, 14, a student at Putnam Valley HS and Gianna, 10, who attends Putnam Valley Middle School, were selected as the winners of the 2012 Town Day T-Shirt design contest.  Putnam Valley Councilperson Jackie Annabi, the principal organizer of Town Day, conceived the contest as a way to promote youth involvement in the annual town-wide celebration, scheduled this year for September 22. “Town Day is a day where our youth and members of the community can come together, have fun and be safe.  Where parents know they can take their family out for the day see a parade,  play games, go on rides , eat great food and see amazing fire works all in one place and not feel as though they broke the bank.” said Ms Annabi.   Putnam Valley Arts member Kathy Colonna, who administered the contest,  was very appreciative of the collaborative efforts of PVCSD school superintendent Barbara Fuchs and the  art teachers at all 3  schools. Their decision to devote class time to the project ensured participation by a large number of  district students.  Over 150 submissions were received  as a result of this unprecedented cooperation.  

The T-Shirts made their debut at the Town Board Meeting on July 18, where Gianna and her parents were introduced by Councilwomen Annabi , and congratulated by Supervisor Tendy and Councilpersons Whetsel and McKay.  All present gave a rousing hand of applause to recognize Ms. San Lucas’s efforts, and to Nicole  D’Addona, who could not be present that evening. 
 Ms Annabi has provided further incentive for purchasing and wearing the shirts: “Wear your Town Day Shirt with pride on Saturday Sept 22 and get $5.00 off  All Day Wristbands!!”. Carnival Rides were a big hit with the Towns’ youth and their parents last year, and provider C and N Amusements of Newburgh has promised even more action at this years celebration.
Shirts are available for purchase now by contacting Ms. Annabi at Town Hall, or through the Facebook Page “Putnam Valley Town Day”.  Shirts cost $10 each, 3 for $21; and are available in sizes Youth Medium through Adult XXL.   Shirts will also be sold on site on 9/22, at Leonard Wagner Memorial Park.
Visit the Putnam Valley Town Day page on Facebook for complete details and rain date information.