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Florida’s ‘Family of Firefighters’ Rally Around Stolowski
By Robert Demetry
On the eve of the Florida Fire Department’s 200th
Anniversary, thoughts are not about celebrations or planning events, but rather on support and prayers for Eugene
Stolowski and his family.
“Gene” Stolowski, a three-year member of the Florida
Fire Department and Rescue Squad was critically injured
on Jan. 23, while fighting a Bronx fire as a member of the
New York City Fire Department’s Ladder 27 in the Bronx.
Stolowski and five of his fellow firefighters were forced
to jump from a fourth-floor window of a burning Bronx
apartment on East 178th Street in the Morris Heights section.
Two were killed and Stolowski and three others critically injured after they apparently became “trapped” in the
building while searching the fourth floor for people.
The 33-year old
Florida resident is
still listed in critical
condition at New York
City’s Cornell Medical
Center.
Although he is
in stable condition
and had recent surgery to his legs, ankle
and foot that “went
well,” Stolowski still
faces future multiple
surgeries in an uphill
battle to bring him
home to his family
and community as
Eugene Stolowski
soon as possible.
Florida Fire District Chief Michael Coleman, in a prepared statement said, “Members of the Florida Fire
Department and Rescue Squad are deeply saddened by the
news of his injury.
“An asset to the department, Gene is recognized as a
viable member of the community. Shortly after joining the
department, he enlisted as an ambulance driver.
“He enjoys driving the ambulance, and would even
respond when he was not assigned to drive so he could lend
a hand. Gene is one of those guys who will do whatever it takes
to complete the task, and looks for no praise.
“He gets along with everyone, and is well liked. Gene
became active with the department’s fire prevention program, reaching out to the local schools and enjoys speaking
with young children in the community about fire safety
and truly is an asset to this important outreach.”
Stolowski moved to Florida six years ago and has been
a volunteer fireman for three years.
Florida Fire Department 2nd Assistant Chief Vaughn
Peer said Stolowski and his wife, Brigid, have a two-year old
daughter Brianna. Brigid is pregnant and expecting twins
sometime in May.
Peer said: “On behalf of Brigid, Eugene and our families I wish to thank Father Joe, the members of the Florida
Fire and Rescue, the community of Florida, the members
of the FDNY and their families and everyone for their continued prayers and support.”
A lighted bulletin board in front of the firehouse
reads: “Our thoughts and prayers are with Eugene
Stolowski and his family on a full recovery.”
A special Ash Wednesday Mass at St. Joseph’s Church
in Florida was dedicated to Stolowski’s recovery and support for his family during this difficult time.
On Fri., Mar. 11 there will be a blood drive in his name
from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Florida Firehouse at 19 South
Main Street. For more information contact Lona
Olejniczak at 651-4310.
Donations to cover current and future medical
expenses may be sent to: Heroes Fund, c/o Uniformed
Firefighters Association, 204 East 23rd Street, New York,
NY 10010.
“The Florida Fire Department and Rescue Squad are
committed to do whatever it takes to enable Gene to return
home to recover with his loving family. The entire department and the community prays for his quick recovery, and
eagerly await his return,” said Coleman.
Floyd DeAngelo Sworn in as Newest Town Councilman
By Nancy Owen
Floyd DeAngelo was sworn in on Thurs., Feb. 10, as
the newest member of the Warwick Town Board by his
wife, Judge Nancy DeAngelo. Mr. DeAngelo was appointed to replace former Town Councilwoman, Annie Rabbitt,
who left the Board when she was elected as an
Assemblywoman to the 97th District.
There to congratulate him was Assemblywoman,
Annie Rabbitt; Legislator, Ben Winstanley; and Village of
Greenwood Lake Mayor, Bill Morris, who are all from
Greenwood Lake. Mr. DeAngelo was chosen out of 11
applicants, to fill the vacant seat on the Board, left by
Rabbitt.
Since Annie Rabbitt was a duly elected representative
of the Greenwood Lake District, the Town Board felt that
her replacement should represent and be from the same
area. That person did not have to be a representative of a
particular political party, but would have to seek a party’s
endorsement if planning to run for the office later this year.
In an interview with The Dispatch, Town Supervisor
Michael Sweeton said that the Board historically has tried
to maintain a balance of representation of all the Districts
in the Town. The Board sought a person with a history of
community service, as well as with small-business experience, who could work well with the other Board members.
Floyd DeAngelo fit the bill, with his background of
community service and volunteerism in his community, as
well as serving on the Municipal Board and on the Town
Purchase of Development Rights (PDR) committee. He is
dedicated to the preservation of open space, as are the
majority of the current Board members.
As an insurance wholesaler, Mr. DeAngelo handles
group insurance benefits to insurance carriers and he has
human resource experience as well. Supervisor Sweeton
described DeAngelo as a “quiet, thoughtful and intelligent
person who ponders the issues before voting.”
DeAngelo is a 30-year resident of Greenwood Lake
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where he resides with his wife, Nancy, a judge in the Village
of Greenwood Lake. They have no children. He is a registered Republican.
Nancy Owen/The Warwick Valley Dispatch
Floyd DeAngelo is now a new member of the Warwick
Town Board.
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WARWICK VALLEY DISPATCH, FEBRUARY 16, 2005
Warwick Town Board Discusses Bellvale Water Woes
By Nancy Owen
Forgoing its customary evening meeting, the Warwick
Town Board held an afternoon session on Thurs., Feb. 10,
in which they considered correspondence from the Town
Planning Board concerning the proposed BCM subdivision in Bellvale. The State Environmental Quality Review
(SEQR) had been approved by the Planning Board and was
filed as a negative declaration on Feb.2.
To improve the quality of the water in the Bellvale
Water District, the Town proposed a plan that would
require the proposed developments of BCM and Gables to
make their proposals economical. In addition BCM offered
a 5.22 acre site containing two new wells that would be in
compliance with the state drinking water quality standards.
A member of the public asked if the Board would be
having another public hearing on this issue and whether
there would be sufficient notification of such a hearing.
Supervisor Michael Sweeton stated there would be at least
a week notice and it would appear on the Town website as
well. The Town Board is conducting its own environmen-
tal review of the potential environmental effects of the
Water District expansion.
Grant Writer Appointed
Councilman DeBuck reported on two grants he will
apply for - one from Hudson River Greenway, for $120,000
for back-road bike trails to connect with the Vernon bike
trail system (due Feb. 25) and the second, from the state for
money to enhance the Greenwood Lake Commercial
District or the new beach. The Board approved the
appointment of Gary Gardner as a grant writer for the
Town at the rate of $35 per hour.
Burst Pipe Drains Water District
Supervisor Sweeton reported that the water alert
phone system is in use and working. Recently it was noted
that the Eurich Heights Water District had increased
uptake in water usage. With the phone system they were
able to contact residents of the District in which the Town
discovered that a resident, who was away from their home
for a week, had a water pipe that burst.
Security at Jones Chemical
Sweeton also reported on the Library proposal and a
new historical marker that appears on Route 94 at the corner of Sanfordville Rd. The Board indicated that Jones
Chemical recently dropped their security system but is
replacing it with a new and improved security firm.
The county will be performing some work at the intersections of County Routes 1B and 41 as well as Chancellor
Lane and Kings Highway to improve sight distance.
Purchase of Development Rights
The Board approved all agenda items including
authorization for the Supervisor to sign the papers on the
eight farms they previously approved for local PDR funding, which includes - the Brady Farm, the William and
Barbara Brown Farm, Wisner Buckbee’s Farm, Mary Lewis’
Farm, the Raynor Farm, Donald and Linda Weiss’ Farm (all
in the Warwick Valley CSD); and the Thomas Miller Farm
and Dexter Orchard (in the Florida UFSD). Sweeton
reminded everyone to read his Supervisor’s Corner column
in the Greenwood Lake News and The Warwick Valley
Dispatch.
The meeting adjourned after celebrating Councilman
Leonard DeBuck’s birthday.
SUPERVISOR’S
CORNER
By Michael P. Sweeton
Warwick Town Supervisor
www.townofwarwick.org
On behalf of the Friends of the Albert Wisner Public Library, the President, Colleen Larsen, and the Treasurer, Peggy Arizmendi,
presented the Library Director, Rosemary Cooper, with a check for $10,000 for the Library's new building fund. The funds were
raised at both the Friends “Moonlight Over Warwick Gala” in Sept. 2004 and a plant sale, which was held last Spring.
Town & GWL Working Together at New Beach
The Village of Greenwood Lake and the Town of
Warwick are renewing their commitment to jointly create
a vision for the ultimate development of the Greenwood
Lake Public Beach. The Village and the Town partnered in
successfully opening the new beach in 2004 and will jointly operate the beach for the upcoming 2005 season.
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The Village of Greenwood Lake and the Town of
Warwick will continue to work with citizens to gather ideas to
formulate the future direction and development of this new
recreation area. Once this vision is transformed into a working plan the Village and the Town will, together, conclude a
long term agreement for the management of this property.
For
Town
information
log
onto
www.townofwarwick.org or tune to Cablevision
Municipal Channel 12.
I would like to thank the members of the
Warwick Fire Department who responded to the
recent fire alarm at Town Hall. Workers had created a smoke condition which triggered the fire
alarm. The WFD responded quickly and professionally, securing the area and began the removal
of the smoke after making sure everyone was safe.
Thanks also to the police department who cleared
the building and Town workers who orderly followed fire evacuation procedures. Our residents
should rest soundly knowing we have such professionals on duty.
Once again the Orange County Office of the
Aging will be offering help for seniors in preparing their 2004 tax returns. After Fri., Jan. 28 any
Warwick senior can call 988-9517 to set up an
appointment to have volunteers assist in the
preparation of basic, individual tax returns. These
volunteers have been trained and certified by the
IRS.
Town Hall and the Recycling Center will be
closed in observance of Washington’s Birthday on
Mon., Feb. 21.
A public hearing entitled “Extension of the
Pine Island Water District” will be held on Feb.
24 at 7 p.m. in the Warwick Town Hall.
The next regular meeting of the Town Board
will be held on Thurs., Feb. 24 at 7:30 p.m. in the
Warwick Town Hall, 132 Kings Highway.
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Sidewalk Progress, Well Repairs & Residents Safety
on Village Agenda
By Eileen Patterson
The Village Board of Trustees meeting on Mon., Feb. 7,
was very brief and lasted only thirty minutes. Yet, the
Trustees did cover many subjects. Two of the Board members, Deputy Mayor Roger Metzger, and Trustee Bill Iurato,
were not at the meeting because they were each on vacation.
The meeting began with several pieces of correspondence from Lawler, Matusky and Skelly (LMS) the Village
Engineers. The first report was regarding progress at the
Warwick Grove project. There were several items the engineers felt needed to be corrected by the builder, but assured
the Board that they will make sure the project stays consistent with the originally approved site plan.
Trustee Stephen Pascal commented that he is very
happy with the job that LMS is doing and confident that
they are working in the best interests of the Village. The
next report from LMS was about the Factory and Van
Buren Streets Sidewalk Rehabilitation Project.
Mayor Michael Newhard welcomed residents who are
interested in this status report to review the copy of the
update in Village Hall. When asked about the status of the
project, Department of Public Works (DPW) Supervisor
Steve Sisco reported that the curb placement continues as
weather permits. “If it is not snowing, they will be out
there digging,” said Sisco. “The blacktopping will not be
started until Spring.”
In December 2004, LMS was asked by the Board to
review a recent grant received from the Orange County
Community Planning Office to study the feasibility of
installing a walkway along the Wawayanda Creek. The
grant provides $7,000 for the study.
In response to this request, LMS submitted a proposed
service agreement which included a scope of the service
that would be provided and contract documents. The estimated cost for this study, if performed by LMS, would be
$10,000.
Mayor Newhard reported that LMS has proposed
breaking the payments over time so that the new budget
can allow for the additional $3,000 not covered by the
grant. The Trustees have not yet signed the contract and
will review the proposal with their attorney.
Handicapped Parking
The next letter was a request for additional handicapped parking spaces along Main Street. The letter pointed out that one handicapped spot located in front of Akins
is not sufficient and requested an additional spot be designated on the opposite side of Main Street and at the opposite end of Town.
The Trustees discussed the merits of the request and
agreed that more than one spot is appropriate. Trustee
McManus noted that there is currently a parking spot
reserved for handicapped in front of The Card Spot, which
is close to the location being requested in the letter.
Mayor Newhard asked the Village Attorney to review
the “Americans with Disabilities Act” to determine the criteria for the number of parking spaces necessary within the
Village.
Water Supply Repairs
The Trustees next reviewed the recent report from the
Orange County Department Health concerning the water
supply in the Village of Warwick. Several items needing
attention were highlighted. The inspectors requested
repairs to the roof of one of the well-houses and described
well-house number three as being “in poor shape.”
Another area needing attention are the heaters in the
filter area, which are not working and need to be replaced.
Sisco reported that he is currently seeking funding to
replace the heaters. In addition, the report noted several
items that are currently being corrected by the Village.
The scouring from the overflow on the reservoir tank
is being corrected with the installation of a catch basin.
The repainting of tanks on Robert Ave and Valley View are
scheduled for Spring of 2005.
The letter also reminded the Board that a request for
monthly monitoring tests for coliform for each well in
service was directed in Apr. 2002 and has not been completely complied to.
The Department of Health made a suggestion and
said, “You must modify the treatment process for well #3 in
order to more easily obtain the raw water samples. We suggest that your engineer evaluate any changes in order that
the required chorine contact is maintained.”
Steve Sisco reported that he has spoken to the engineer
to begin that process as soon as possible.
Security at Jones Chemical?
The next letter, from resident Leslie Farney, described
outrage that the Village did not announce or was not aware
that Jones Chemical had decided to remove security guards
from their site. Mayor Newhard agreed with Ms. Farney
that the removal of the security guards was not appropriate.
“For them to make that change without notifying the
Village or Town representatives was not only a breach of
security but a breach of the communication between Jones
Chemical and ourselves,” said Newhard. He also said that
he spoke to Tim Gaffney from Jones Chemical who indicated that as of Fri., Feb. 4, the security personnel had been
reinstated.
Train Carrying Chemicals
Mayor Newhard said that in Ms. Farney’s letter it
describes her fear of a train accident similar to one that
recently occurred in Aikens County, South Carolina. A
freight train carrying hazardous materials and a parked
locomotive in Graniteville, S.C. collided, causing approximately 15 cars to derail.
This included three tankers containing chlorine and
one containing sodium hydroxide. At least one chlorine
tanker ruptured and another caught on fire. An order to
stay inside was initially issued to area residents within a
two-mile radius of the accident.
Inspired by Ms. Farney’s letter and realizing that it is
an issue which should be addressed on a national level,
Mayor Newhard reported that he wrote to Senator Charles
Schumer, who is currently lobbying from the Senate for the
office of Homeland Security to create regulations for trains
carrying hazardous materials.
Newhard wanted the Senator to be aware that where
the State of New York is concerned, these regulations
should not only pertain to train lines running along the
Hudson River. He said, “We have a train line that dissects
our Village and we are the destination for chlorine. I asked
Senator Schumer to put Warwick at the top of the list of
communities needing attention.”
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Election for Village Justice
The agenda at this meeting also included an
announcement from Village Clerk, Jacque Mongelli,
informing the residents that a General Village Election to
fill the office of Village Justice will be held on Mar. 15.
Currently the ballot indicates that incumbent Village
Justice, Richard Farina, will run unopposed. Ms. Mongelli
also announced that applications for absentee ballots and
independent nominating petitions are available in her
office at Village Hall.
Motions Passed
The Trustees present passed several motions at this
meeting. They approved a request to hold the annual
Applefest on Sun., Oct. 2. They granted approval for the
Village Treasurer to transfer funds in the amount of
$46,466.95 to purchase a backhoe for the DPW.
Approved motions also included funding of $60 for
the Mayor and Village Clerk to attend the Orange Citizens
Foundation Staff Support Course. Finally, the Trustees
approved a payment in the amount of $29,000 to Post &
Lintel for work performed to date on Factory and Van
Buren Streets sidewalks.
Next Village Meeting
The next meeting of the Village Board of Trustees will
be on Tues., Feb. 22. at 7:30 p.m. in Village Hall.
From
The Mayor’s Office
By Mayor Michael Newhard
Village of Warwick
www.villageofwarwick.org
The current Water Bill will be sent out late. The
30 day payment period will be based on the date when
the bill is sent to the water user. We apologize for the
inconvenience.
The Caring Caller Program setup by Mt. Alverno
Center, the Town of Warwick and the Warwick Police
Dept. is free and available to all at-risk individuals
who would benefit from a daily phone call to check in
on their well-being. For information please call 9875632.
Village Hall will be closed on Mon., Feb. 21 for
President’s Day.
The regularly scheduled Village Board meeting
will be on Tues., Feb. 22 at 7:30 p.m. in Village Hall.
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President Bush Deserves Our
Support
Editor,
President Bush deserves our support for having the courage
to touch the “third rail of politics,” social security. Finally, citizens
will get what President Roosevelt intended, private accounts!
Back in the early 1960’s when Democrats liked war, they raided Social Security to hide the cost of President Johnson’s Vietnam
War from the people.
However, when Nixon became President their tune changed.
So, they cut off the funding for the troops and used the money to
fund Johnson’s “Great Society,” which is welfare or constituent
building take your pick.
During that period, the anti-war Democrats also passed a law
encouraging the drugged out anti-America crowd to escape their
military obligation by becoming teachers, and professors flooding
the schoolyards and campuses with hatred and ignorance.
Later Congress did away with the draft to intentionally hamper America’s defenses. So what happened?
America is now deep in debt, our military is over extended
and we have professors, like Ward Churchill at the University of
Colorado, exhibiting his hatred for America and blaming us for
every ill in the world.
The Ward Churchill’s of the world are not hard to find, go to
any college campus and look for those 50 to 60-year old male professors with long grey hair and a deep-seeded hatred. These professors try to teach our children that America is evil, the earth is
our mother, and there is no God.
Nevertheless, there is hope, by reforming Social Security and
retiring those professors. Then we will have financial security and
educational institutions that teach rather than indoctrinate.
STAN MOCARSKY
Taxpayers Should
Support New Library
Editor,
For over ten years, a new library in Warwick has been considered to meet the demands of an ever-changing society.
In 1927 when the present library was dedicated, very few areas
in the county with a population of only 2,471 were so blessed with
such a generous gift. Throughout the years since then, Wisner
Library has given outstanding service to its patrons.
With the opening of the Children’s Room in 1973 and the
small addition in 1983, it was still not adequate for the growing
community and the explosion of information. In 1973, the taxpayers of the school district voted to support a public library,
which had only small revenue from the Village and Town of
Warwick.
We taxpayers now without delay must continue to support
the library if we want our children and grandchildren to receive
the service they must have to solve future problems.
Study the recently released plans for a new building. There is
something for everyone. No one will be left out including the
handicapped. The library has been struggling to reach all ages in
very limited space, but with the new building more programs can
be offered.
Fortunately, the land for the new library has been given as a
gift, saving the taxpayers a goodly amount. We cannot afford not
to utilize it. Let the vision become reality!
The present red brick building is located in Warwick’s
Historic District and will not change. It will continue to grace
Fountain Square.
CONSTANCE G. BROWN
Successful Tsunami Fundraiser
Editor,
The members and friends of the First Presbyterian Church in
Chester would like to thank all those who helped by working at, or
attending our recent functions. The soup and chili sale was a sellout. We dispensed about 150 quarts of homemade vegetable beef
soup and chili. Then, the Shrove Tuesday pancake supper was
attended by 69 people. It is always good to fellowship with members of our community and our friends.
Over a span of just a few days, two fundraisers were successful, and a total of $935.00 will be sent to the Presbyterian Church
USA Tsunami Relief Fund. Nothing will be withheld for any
administrative fees, and all will go directly to help those needy
people to get through this terrible natural disaster. Thank you so
much for your participation.
JOHN A. RAVERT
Warwick Appears to be a
Case of Rampant Growth
Editor,
Thanks to the Florida Schools Superintendent, Douglas W.
Burnside and to Florida Mayor James R. Pawliczek, Sr. who point
out the heavy impact proposed development will have on our
already taxed infrastructure. I have long wondered why our local
school officials didn’t keep a closer eye on the results of the Town
Planning Board’s decisions concerning development and its ultimate impact on the school systems and those of us who live here
and shoulder the unmentioned community costs of these subdivisions.
Thanks also to Scott Webber for two excellent articles pointing out the tax consequences and the need for long-range planning that will control the growth and the adverse effects caused by
this massive wave of development. His note about early proposals
in the Town of Ramapo shows that some officials were visionary
and were willing to propose ways of preventing communities from
being overrun by developers. Perhaps the Town of Warwick
should take a look at the 15-point program the Ramapo
Supervisor designed. There are Towns in the west which have
implemented similar plans. Visually, Warwick certainly appears to
me to be a case of rampant, uncontrolled growth. But then, I’ve
lived here 55 years and I remember Warwick when it was a lovely
farming community!
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Animal Cruelty Case Resolved By Plea Bargain
By Nancy Owen
A case of animal abuse that began over a year ago was
resolved when Robert Bowler of Greenwood Lake pleaded
guilty to a misdemeanor and received a fine of $25 and will
not be allowed to own another animal indefinitely. The
plea bargain was accepted moments before the trial of Mr.
Bowler and his wife, Sherry, was to begin.
The Greenwood Lake couple’s cocker spaniel, Tramp,
was so infested with fleas that the dog was prone and
almost comatose when an Animal Control Officer went to
the home in July 2004. The Warwick Valley Humane
Society had three or four previous complaints about the
couple in January 2004, because the dog was left outside
without shelter.
The Bowlers were given an opportunity to correct the
situation. But last summer the owners relinquished possession of the animal because of its emaciated condition, at
the request of an Animal Control Officer. The dog received
immediate veterinary attention and Tramp’s condition
improved quickly after adequate food and water, grooming
and flea removal, and treatment for anemia were provided.
The couple was charged under section 353 of Article
26 of the New York State Agriculture and Markets Law
which states “…overdriving, torturing and injuring animals; failure to provide proper sustenance…” As far as
Suzyn Barron, President of the Warwick Valley Humane
Society, is concerned, the most important part is that the
parties are not allowed to own any other animal.
“I feel that any and all convictions in animal cruelty
cases need to carry a fine of not less than $200, since the
misdemeanor carries a sentence of up to a year in prison
and/or up to a $1,000 fine,” said Barron. “If nothing else for
the duration of the time it takes to pay off the court, they
are reminded of the pain and suffering they inflicted upon
an animal.”
Barron adds, “I also feel that community service can
be a humbling and annoying sentence as well as providing
a service to organizations that accept them and also should
be part of sentencing when jail time is not warranted.
However, that said, the two most important results of this
case is: #1 - the dog survived, and #2 - they can NOT have
any other animals.”
The Warwick Valley Humane Society rescued Tramp,
a 5-year-old male cocker spaniel.
WVHS Teachers & Administrators Present at National Conference
Teachers, Chuck Odom, Julie Sutton and Medie Ann
Close, who are team leaders from the Smaller Learning
Institutes at Warwick Valley High School, along with High
School Principal, Dick Phebus; Assistant Principal, Chris
Fox; Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and
Instructional Services, Dr. Marijane Reinhard; and
Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Joseph L. Natale, were invited by the Education Alliance at Brown University to give a
presentation at the annual High School Showcase in
Warwick, Rhode Island.
This annual event showcases unique programs and
initiatives created by schools such as Warwick Valley High
School. Presentations were made to educators from around
the country who are redesigning their schools and are
interested in learning from others’ success stories. Just last
year, the District’s representatives attended this event as
spectators who were there to learn. Because of the
District’s implementation of a strong high school restruc-
Warwick Police Blotter
February 7
A 20-year-old male from Pine Island was arrested and
charged with Aggravated Unlicensed Operation 3rd following an incident on Jersey Ave. He was released to reappear
in Town Court.
Ernest J. Holt, 27, of Warwick was arrested and
charged with Aggravated Unlicensed Operation 2nd following an incident on Oakland Ave. He was released to
reappear in Village Court.
February 8
Bjorn P. Holm, 26, of Warwick was arrested and
charged with Aggravated Unlicensed Operation 3rd following an incident on State Hwy 17A. He was released to reappear in Town Court.
February 10
A 19-year-old male from Warwick was arrested and
charged with Unlawful Possession of Marijuana following
an incident on Homestead Village Dr. He was released to
reappear in Village Court.
February 11
A 16-year-old male was arrested and charged with
Disorderly Conduct following an incident on Memorial
Park Dr. He was released to reappear in Village Court.
February 13
Rodney T. Vandunk, 36, of Hillburn, NY was arrested
and charged with Operating a Motor Vehicle with a
Suspended Registration following an incident on Long
Meadow Rd. He was released to reappear in Town Court.
Holly Mann, 21, of Warwick was arrested and charged
with Assault 3rd following an incident on Orchard St. She
was released to reappear in Village Court.
February 14
Jennifer Zukowski, 25, of Warwick was arrested and
charged with Aggravated Unlicensed Operation 3rd following an incident on Colonial Ave. She was released to reappear in Village Court.
turing program – The Smaller Learning Institutes –
Warwick has gained recognition quickly among educators.
The Education Alliance wanted other Districts to be
able to learn from the Warwick Valley Central School
District. The subject of the presentation on Smaller
Learning Institutes was the unique task that Warwick
Valley Central School District has undertaken – going from
a good high school to a great one. "Our challenge," said Dr.
Marijane Reinhard, "was to move a good high school with
high test scores, high graduation rates and an excellent
reputation to a great high school."
The District representatives based their presentation on
the following items: the process the District went through to
develop a high school restructuring plan, what the District’s
model is, what WVHS has in place currently, how the
District solicited staff support, and what the District’s ultimate goal is. "Thanks to the contributions of the high school
staff and the insight and support of the Learning Institute
teams," said Dr. Joseph Natale, "the Warwick Valley Central
School District has made great strides in a short amount of
time and achieved national recognition for our work on the
Smaller Learning Institute program."
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Students passed through the doors of Golden Hill
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wonderful display of scientific talent. Called Science
Spectra-cular 2005 to honor the school's rainbow theme
this year, the annual Science Symposium at Golden Hill
attracted its biggest crowd ever.
Despite the evening's bitter cold, nearly two hundred
children and their families trudged in with display boards
and notebooks. The many exhibits were a variety from
kindergartner, Erin Sgombick's, floating Barbie to thirdgrader, Nicholas Thomas's, fully operational hovercraft.
But after shedding their winter coats, the children donned
their Science Spectra-cular T-shirts and for the next few
hours basked in the warmth of scientific camaraderie.
Sponsored by the Golden Hill PTA and supported by
donations from their scientific friends in the community,
the symposium was the culmination of weeks of work for
many of the youngsters. Sitting beside a blue neon light,
Matt Cleary explained the fourth state of matter (plasma),
which he'd learned from touring a Research and
Development lab with his mother. Just a few spaces away
Zofia Wogen demonstrated the other three states of matter
(solid, liquid, and gas) with ice, water, and steam. Wei-Lynn
Ng's detailed notebook perfectly demonstrated the process
of scientific inquiry.
In true Superhero fashion, a rainbow-caped and rainbow-bearded Count Spectra-cular, swooped into the
Scout Sunday at
St. Joseph’s Church
February 6 was Scout Sunday. The Boy Scouts of
Troop #44 in Florida, NY organized a Scout Sunday service
at St. Joseph’s Church. Three Cub Scouts from Pack #44 in
Florida worked hard to earn their Religious Medals.
Since this year marked the 75th anniversary of Cub
Scouting, the Boy Scouts invited these boys to St. Joseph’s
to receive their medals during this special mass. Father
Joseph did a wonderful job and spoke to the boys about
how both scouting and religion provide a positive example
in life.
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come together in over 750 synagogues to eat, drink, relax,
enjoy and celebrate at the 9th annual Shabbat Across
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Matuszewski of Den #3, who earned his Parvuli Dei
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The Florida Union Free School District announces
that Kindergarten Registration for the next school year will
take place at Golden Hill Elementary School on Apr. 26, 27,
28, and 29. To be eligible for admission, a child must reach
the age of five (5) on or prior to the first day of Dec. 2005,
have the necessary immunizations signed by a doctor, birth
certificate, Social Security Number and proof of residency.
Call Golden Hill Elementary at 651-4407 to receive an
appointment to register.
Science Fair and delighted all who attended. The children
of Golden Hill Elementary School commendably proved
that every child is born a scientist - curious, eager to learn,
and anxious to experiment. While national headlines
declare the dire state of science in the US, the families of
Florida are sending a clear message that science is not only
alive and well, but is flourishing in this little community
amid the onion fields.
Kiersten Snitchler, a fourth grader, did her project on
the Solar System.
Village of
Florida
By Mayor Jim
Pawliczek
Last year the Village of Florida was
approached by the owner and proposed builder of
a 35-acre parcel of land located on Route 17A in
the Town of Goshen, adjacent to the Village of
Florida. The proposal was straightforward. If
annexed to Florida, they would build age 55
restricted housing, a condition set by the village.
On Oct. 28, 2004, there was a joint public
hearing in the Town of Goshen with members
from both the Town of Goshen board and Village
of Florida board. Following this, the Village of
Florida voted in favor of the annexation at the
November meeting. On Jan. 24, 2005, the Town of
Goshen board voted against annexation.
The reasons the village voted to annex are
clear and as follows: 1) the development of age 55
restricted housing would be tax positive to the
Florida School District at approximately $600,000
per year as compared to as much as $1,200,000 in
the negative if the property is developed for regular business in the Goshen township, under the
hamlet zoning, 2) the up front capital reserve fees
of $900,000 for water and sewer would help the
village with the upgrading of these services, and 3)
the age 55 restricted housing would have less
impact on traffic, police, parklands, youth recreation and social services.
The decision of the Goshen town board is
suspect and incomprehensible. They cite a loss to
tax revenue to the town. At present, the January
tax to Goshen is $1,522. If, and when, developed in
the village, the January tax to the Town of Goshen
will be approximately $63,800 annually and the
town would not have to maintain any roads or
provide police protection.
If development takes place in the Town of
Goshen with annexation to the Village of Florida,
the January taxes will be somewhat higher, but the
impact will be drastically different – not to
Goshen residents but to Florida residents and to
Florida School District property owners. This,
along with the proposed development of the
Prospect Hill Farm with a planned 140 units in a
hamlet zone also in the Florida School District is
unconscionable and un-neighborly.
On Feb. 8, the Village of Florida board voted
to appeal the denial of annexation by the Goshen
board at no cost to the village, with the builder
assuming all legal fees.
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Mt. Peter Ski Area Awards Middle
School Honor Roll Students
By Eileen Patterson
As a parent, keeping your Middle School student
focused on grades can be a slippery slope. The PTA of the
Warwick Valley Middle School is made up of parent, who
understand this challenge and they have come up with an
incentive plan that peaks the interests of both parents and
students. Helped by the generosity of Mount Peter Ski
Area, the middle schoolers have been given a reason to
plow through their school work and be certain that after
hard work come rewards for good grades.
The program, called “On My Honor,” furnishes lift
tickets and season passes from the Mount Peter Ski Area to
students who have achieved more than one marking period on the honor roll. Sixth graders who are on either the
honor or high honor roll for the first two semesters of the
school year received two free lift tickets. The seventh and
eighth graders who are on the honor roll for four consecu-
tive semesters (including the last two semesters of last year)
receive two lift tickets and those on the high honor roll for
all four semesters were given a season pass.
A total of 155 season passes and 229 lift tickets were
awarded to honor students on Fri., Feb 11. At a rate of $299
per season pass, and $35 per lift ticket, Mount Peter has
donated thousands of dollars toward the success of
Warwick’s Middle School students. The program is also
offered in Greenwood Lake.
Assistant Principal, Robert Peters was nearby as the
awards were being distributed. He is very proud of the hard
work from these students. He knows about the distractions
faced by the students and he’s grateful to the PTA for helping them stay focused with programs like “On My Honor.”
He said, “We have a very dedicated, hardworking group of
parents in the PTA. They understand that the magic of
Middle School PTA means staying involved for the sake of
the kids without making them feel crowded.”
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Master Doug Cook Featured in ‘Taekwondo Times’
"Taekwondo Times" magazine, a publication distributed internationally to the martial arts community, recently featured a six-page interview with Master Doug Cook,
owner and head instructor of the Chosun Taekwondo
Academy located at 62 Main Street, Warwick, in its March
2005 issue. The in-depth article focuses on Cook’s training
with martial arts pioneer Grandmaster Richard Chun, his
formula for success in a local business, his vision of
Taekwondo in the new millennium, and his contributions,
both physical and academic, to the Korean martial arts.
Taekwondo, known as Korean karate, is the fastest
growing martial art in the world today. Master Cook, a
fourth-degree Black Belt, shares his knowledge of
Taekwondo through a series of articles written for "Black
Belt" and various other martial arts magazines. Cook’s column, "Traditions," appears monthly in "Taekwondo
Times." He is also the author of the best-selling book entitled, "Taekwondo: Ancient Wisdom for the Modern
Warrior" published by YMAA of Boston.
In addition to being a six-time gold medalist in the
New York State Championships, United States Taekwondo
Association Invitation Championships, and the New York
State Governor's Cup competitions, he also holds a D3 status as a U.S. referee and has received a "Letter of
Appreciation" signed by World Taekwondo Federation
President, Dr. Un Yong Kim. Following a recent training
and cultural tour of South Korea with eighteen of his students, Cook was cited by the Korean government for his
efforts in forging a stronger relationship between the
United States and Korea through the martial arts.
Master Cook is noted as being a traditionalist and
places great emphasis on the underlying philosophical
principles surrounding Taekwondo. He infuses meditation, breathing exercises, strong basic skills and attention to
the classic forms, or "poomse," in his instructional
methodology. The Chosun Taekwondo Academy has been
recognized by the United States Taekwondo Association for
its traditional method of martial arts instruction and has
provided the United States Army, The Girl Scouts of
America, and local women’s groups with courses in selfdefense as a community service.
Non-profit groups interested in receiving this type of
instruction free of charge may contact the school at 9862288, or visit: www.chosuntkd.com.
Master Doug Cook
Daisy Troop Learns Strength
& Courage
By Lisa Rice
On Wed., Feb. 2, Master Teresa Ciarfella of United Martial Arts Center (UMAC) in
Warwick gave a presentation to Daisy Troop 624 on Stranger Danger. The girls learned
basic Martial Arts skills, but were also taught the "ABC's of Self Defense and Awareness."
They learned how to be aware of their surroundings, what to do if they are lost and
how to listen to their feelings. Master Ciarfella discussed setting boundaries and how to
assertively protect themselves if someone gets too close. She also demonstrated how they
could use their voice and body language to keep a stranger at bay.
The girls responded positively and were entranced by Master Ciarfella during the
demonstration. All the girls in the troop earned a red colored petal for being strong and
courageous by participating in this event. This is the eighth of ten petals earned by the
Daisy Troop.
Daisy Troop 624 learns self defense from Master Teresa Ciarfella of United Martial
Arts Center (UMAC) in Warwick.
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Port of Call Displays
‘A Different Kind of Hero’
“A Different Kind of Hero” is the theme of this year’s
Reflections program. Sponsored by the National PTA, this
arts program offers children the opportunity to flex their
creative muscles in the categories of literature, music, visual arts and photography.
It is a wonderful opportunity for them to share their
talents with their schoolmates, their community and perhaps beyond. Three pieces in each category and age group
from each elementary school are chosen by a group of distinguished local artists to advance to a regional competition. This year’s judges were: Melinda Burgard, Stacey
Craai, Kelly Cossano, Mayor Michael Newhard, Judy
Petersen, Lenny Silver, Louise Simpson, and Darlene
Wilson.
Artworks chosen from the regional competition go on
to the state level and from there can be chosen for the
national judging. The entries of three students from
Warwick were chosen to go on to this year’s state competition. They include Emma Brown in the category of visual
arts from Park Avenue School and Bailey DeSanto in the
category of photography and Grace Rotar in the category
of visual arts both from Kings School.
Tony Blomfield, owner of the Gallery at Port of Call
(40 Main Street, Warwick), has generously offered to display this year’s entries. The exhibit will take place on Sat.,
Feb. 26 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sun., Feb. 27 from 11
a.m. to 5 p.m. The pieces that have moved on to state will
not be available for display. The entire community is
encouraged to stop by and view the work of our youngest
artists. Reflections is a wonderful program which promotes the importance of the arts within our schools and
community.
Style of Spring Garden Party Brings Chic
Fashions to Warwick
By Eileen Patterson
The first annual Style of Spring Garden Party and
Fashion Show was a success for all who were involved. The
guests were reminded that warm, Spring days are on the
way and the organizers saw that all of the hard work and
preparation was appreciated by the community.
The volunteer models realized that the nervousness
was not necessary because they were supported by a receptive and cheerful audience. The Susan G. Komen
Foundation for Breast Cancer Research was the recipient of
funds provided in the spirit of brighter and sunnier days
ahead for all women.
With her usual flare for creating a fabulous setting,
Joanne Graney transformed The Port of Call Gallery into a
New York-style salon show. Many hints of Spring were
evident with flats of wheat grass and vases of pink tulips,
dotted the room along with urns of greenery. The runway
was formed among a hundred white folding garden chairs
and anchored with a variety of bird baths on display from
Joanne’s Graney’s shop, Greetings & Salutations.
Bellinis, the champagne cocktail of the day, were
enhanced by a wonderful sampling of the menu from La
Petite Cuisine. The guests, most of whom were ladies dressed
in bright spring colors, each stopped to save a chair and headed over to try some of Gigi’s well-known delectables.
Brooke Sarmiento, owner of Warwick Valley Racquet
and Sports, brought the fashion element to the party.
Recruiting, fitting and training ten volunteer models in a
short time was no easy task. “Finding the clothes to match
the individual personalities and their body types can be
quite a challenge,” said Brooke. “Having the freedom to
choose from collections like Eliza B, Lilly Pulitzer and Fred
Perry made it a breeze.”
One wall of the gallery was lined with a collection of
black and white studio photos of the models. Feeling lucky
to have such subjects added to her portfolio, photographer
Lara Blair was on hand to catch the action on film. A new
resident of Warwick, Ms. Blair was eager to participate in
the fundraising event and was equally happy with the
opportunity to meet many of her new neighbors.
The event included all of the things a lady needs for a
Sunday afternoon in the middle of winter: a reason to get
dressed up, great light food, a nice cocktail and suggestions for
the Spring wardrobe. The finishing touch was a t-shirt
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Ye Jolly Onion Inn
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Greiner family has been
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SEVENTY YEARS AGO
February 20, 1935:
• Jean Strong, member of Girl Scout Troop 1, will be presented with the Golden Eagle Badge, the first Warwick girl
to win this award. She joined the troop seven years ago
under Mrs. Roy Yarnall. She became a second-class scout in
1929 and a first class scout in 1932. She put on a puppet
show at the Masonic Lodge Children’s Christmas Party.
• Wilfred R. Carr received a four-year appointment as
Warwick Postmaster. He was appointed on the recommendations of Democratic County Chairman Jacob L. Hicks
and endorsed by the local committee.
• President Roosevelt has taken the country off the Gold
Standard. U.S. currency will now be all silver. No longer
will one have to pay off a $1 debt with $1.69 in gold. Five
Supreme Court Justices supported this: Chief Justice
Charles Evans Hughes, Louis D. Brandeis, Harlan F. Stone,
Owen J. Roberts and Benjamin N. Cardoza.
• On February 13 the New Jersey Public Utilities
Commission in Newark heard the petition of the Erie
Railroad Co. to abandon the Greenwood Lake Division
running up to and including the Hewitt, Awosting, the
Glens and Sterling Forest stations. Residents opposed it
until a dirt road was built to replace it. It appears that
this will be done before train service is abandoned.
Residents said they would go to court to prevent this
from happening.
SIXTY YEARS AGO
February 14, 1945:
• Father Joseph Urbanowski is the new assistant to Father
Vincent J. Raith at St. Joseph’s Parish in Florida. Born in
New York City in 1919, he was ordained as a priest at St.
Patrick’s Cathedral in New York City by Archbishop
Spellman on Jan. 27, 1945.
• Ned Strong, now serving with a U.S. Navy medical unit
in the Carolina Islands, met a patient who used to swim in
Greenwood Lake.
• Staff Sergeant John P. Ruhl, son of Mr. and Mrs. Philip
Ruhl of Little York, has been awarded the Bronze Star for
meritorious service in connection with military operations
against the enemy with the 47th Infantry in Europe. He
remained with his gun while under heavy fire until an
explosion neutralized his weapon.
• A chimney fire in a cottage on the John Janiak Farm, the
former C.L. Jessup Farm on Edenville Road, called out firemen on Sunday morning. They got there in time to avoid
any serious damage.
• Jack Weymer and Kenneth Parker have been using Mr.
Weymer’s oxen to draw their milk to the main road during
the during the recent heavy snow drifts. John Ryan and
Harvey McPeek were blocked in until Saturday evening
when the roads were opened. The Moe Road is cleared so
that the defense workers are now traveling it. A bulldozer
helped clean the road out about midnight on Saturday.
FORTY YEARS AGO
February 17, 1965:
• Mayor George Relyea and Village Board members Don
Jones, Arcus Boardman, and “Doc” Beers conducted the
annual fire truck inspections accompanied by Fire Chief
William Bryant and Assistants Calvin Gilbert and Frank
Cassanite. They visited the Hooks, Raymonds, Excelsior
and Engine Three Firehouses. They checked under all the
hoods to make sure the engines were there..
• Greenwood Lake got a new ambulance to replace the old
1955 model. It comes with a 2-way radio. On Sunday the
Corps President and Captain Harry Ehlig was on hand to
check it out with Mayor Harry Foy along with Corps
Secretary Edna Ehlig and Treasurer Nicholas Piazza.
• At the February 14 services, Pastor William G. Smith
installed the officers of the Florida Presbyterian Church.
They included Ruling Elders, Folger Parmerter and Lloyd
Peavey; Trustees, Mrs. Joseph Grohowski, James
Millspaugh and Herbert Couser.
• Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Masker of Glenwood celebrated
their 40th Wedding Anniversary last Saturday at their
home. Among those present were Mrs. James Park,
Catherine Sheehan, Mrs. Harold Schofield, Mr. and Mrs.
Alfred Park, Mrs. Christopher Orthodox, Mr. and Mrs. Karl
Kristiansen, Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Utter, Mr. and Mrs. Ferd
Van Strander and Mr. and Mrs. Albert Furman.
TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO
February 13, 1980:
• James W. Sturr, Sr., of Florida, was given a surprise testimonial dinner at the Meadowbrook Lodge on his retirement from 33 years in the banking business. There were
225 people in attendance. He retired from the Key Bank of
Southeast New York on December 31. He was, previously,
president of the Chester National Bank 1959-1977. He
remains a Key Bank Board Chairman. He served on the
Florida School Board for 21 years and was the guiding
force behind the land acquisition and construction of the
Golden Hill Elementary School.
• Julia Jones, owner of Julia Jones at Flowick Shopping
Center, will have her art work displayed at the New York
Coliseum next month.
• Ruth Moraczewski of Pine Island, has received the Wall
Street Journal Achievement Medal for her outstanding academic achievement in business subjects at Orange County
Community College. She is a Warwick Valley High School
graduate.
TWELVE YEARS AGO
February 17, 1993:
• Leah Cerkvenik, RN, has been appointed Operating
Room Manager at St. Anthony Community Hospital. She
received her nursing degree from St. Peters Medical School
of Nursing at Rutgers University. She joined SACH in 1990.
She has been a member of the Warwick Little League Board
of Directors for three years and Little League Treasurer for
three years. She has also been a Little League coach and is a
member of the National Ski Patrol.
• Sandy Kurtz received an Honorary PTA Life Membership
from the Pine Island PTA on Feb. 9. The award was presented by PTA President Kate Prendergast and Pine Island
School Principal Jane Hamburger.
• Warwick Valley Telephone honored two retiring employees: Vivian Leinweber, traffic supervisor with 28 years of
service, and Don Crover, handyman in buildings and
grounds, for five years. Vivian began as an operator in 1948
and lives in Warwick with her husband, Richard. Don is
Commander of Warwick Veterans of Foreign Wars Post
#4662 and resides in Warwick with his wife, Marie.
• The Warwick Valley Board of Education approved a twoday senior trip to Virginia Beach on May 21-22.
The Warwick Valley Gardeners recently worked with the residents of Mt. Alverno on a gardening therapy project by
creating flower arrangements for the residents’ rooms and window boxes for the patio area outside. Pictured from
left are: Inga Spence, Judy LaPenna, Deanne Singer, Lori Testa, Mary Pohlman and Michele Hensel.
WARWICK VALLEY DISPATCH, FEBRUARY 16, 2005
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Local Ambulance Squads Learn How to Deal with Terrorist Attack
On Thurs., Jan. 27, members of local ambulance squads
braved sub-zero temperatures and crowded the Greenbriar
Room at Warwick’s Mount Alverno Center. They were there
to learn how to deal with the unthinkable, a terrorist attack
on our community.
“I want you to start thinking like a terrorist,” said Gerald
Knapp, who serves as Emergency Management Officer for
the United States Military Academy at West Point. On this
evening, however, Knapp appeared under the auspices of the
Rockland County, NY Fire Training Center.
The course, which he modified for the three-hour presentation, was developed by the Office for Domestic
Preparedness (ODP), the program office within the
Department of Justice (DOJ) responsible for enhancing the
capacity of state and local jurisdictions to respond to, and mitigate the consequences of incidents of domestic terrorism.
“Terrorism,” explained Knapp, “is the intentional use of,
or threat to use violence against civilians or against civilian
targets, in order to attain political aims.” He stressed that a terrorist is someone who has motive, ability and knowledge and
whose basic philosophy is to attack the lamb instead of the
lion. For this reason, everyone, even those who live in quiet
suburban communities, must remain constantly vigilant.
As part of St. Anthony Community Hospital
Emergency Department's commitment to community outreach and education, the hospital is sponsoring a series of
lectures designed to meet the educational needs of local
ambulance squads. Knapp offered the first lecture of the
series on the subject of "Weapons of Mass Destruction." He
defined a Weapon of Mass Destruction (WMD) as any
weapon or device that is intended to cause or has the capability of causing death or serious bodily injury to a significant number of people as well as having adverse economic
impacts and social disruption.
The lecture was free and open to all EMS personnel
within the Orange County, NY and the Northern New Jersey
area. In lieu of an honorarium or course fee, however, the
instructor had asked that all attendees bring items such as
candy, phone cards, hand wipes, cards, books, magazines
and so forth to be sent as care packages for soldiers serving
in the Middle East and for children in Afghanistan. A
“Goodie Box” list of suggested gifts was available and was
distributed along with the course invitation.
“Weapons of Mass Destruction” was designed as a
primer for EMS personnel on the latest information about
chemical, biological, and nuclear weapons that the
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) may come in contact
with in the field. The course is mandated by the New York
State Office of Emergency Services, and is also mandated by
some individual ambulance squads in New Jersey.
“Considering our proximity to some New Jersey communities,” said Thomas Flynn, director of St. Anthony’s
Emergency Room, “we decided to open this course to volunteer squads in New Jersey.” The course is approved in
both New York State and New Jersey for Continuing
Education Units.
Attendees learned methods and practices to decontaminate victims and responders using existing equipment. The
topics of the lecture included the history of terrorism,
decontamination principles, techniques, procedures and
equipment for both ambulatory and non-ambulatory victims, effective decontamination by Fire Department engine
companies and medical considerations for a weapons of
mass destruction event.
Gerald Knapp, a renowned expert on this subject, holds
a Bachelor of Science Degree in Environmental Science from
Albany University and an Associate in Applied Science
(AAS) Degree in Fire Protection Technology from Rockland
Community College. He is the author of numerous articles
appearing in EMS and Fire trade publications.
St. Anthony Community Hospital, a member of Bon
Secours Charity Health System, is a non-profit 73-bed hospital providing emergency, medical, surgical and obstetrical/gynecological acute care services to residents of southern
Orange County, New York and Sussex County, New Jersey.
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Call for FREE Consultation: 986-9274
LUKE M. CHARDE, JR.
Attorney at Law
Elder Law, Medicaid Eligibility, Wills,
Trusts, Estate & Financial Plans, Estate
Administration
By Appointment Only
Telephone: (845) 986-3700
There’s Nothing We Don’t Do
Gerald Knapp, a renowned expert on the subject of terrorism and weapons of mass destruction, explains methods
and practices to decontaminate victims and responders in a terrorist attack.
Kid’s Horse Camp Highlights Healthy Heart Week
In honor of “Healthy Heart Week,” Winslow
Therapeutic Center will host a Mini Camp for children ages
seven and up on Feb. 21 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The children will participate in riding lessons and barn
activities such as grooming and tacking horses, as well as,
vaulting, arts and crafts, games, and making treats for the
horses.
Healthy snacks will be provided in honor of “Healthy
Heart Week” and the children will be reminded about the
importance in eating healthy foods. They will also get plenty of exercise that day.
If it is a cold day dress your children in warm clothes
and bring a bag lunch (snacks will be provided).
The cost for the day is $30. For more information call
986-6686. Spaces are limited and fill up quickly!
Blood Drive at Winslow
Also during “Healthy Heart Week,” Winslow will host a
Blood Drive at Winslow on Fri., Feb. 25 from 2 p.m. to 6
p.m. One out of three people will need blood. You never
know when you or someone you love might be the one who
needs it. To schedule your appointment, contact Phyllis
Egan at 986-6686.
Children's Immunization Clinic
The Orange County Health Department will be holding
an immunization clinic on Tues., Feb. 22, from 9:30 a.m. to
10:30 p.m. in the East Room at Mt. Alverno Center, 20
Grand St. in Warwick.
All children between the ages of two months and 18
years of age are eligible for this free service if accompanied
by a parent or guardian. Records of previous immunizations must be presented.
“ALL YOU NEED TO BRING IS YOUR BEST FRIEND”
Ten punched-out paws qualify your best friend for a free self-serve Shampooch
WALK-IN! NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY!
Open Tues. - Sun. (Open til 8PM Thursdays)
We Sell Grooming Products, Gifts & Toys
585 Rt. 94 North, Warwick, NY 10990
845-986-9300 • [email protected]
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WARWICK VALLEY DISPATCH, FEBRUARY 16, 2005
LEGAL NOTICES
NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY.
NAME: LAMBRE 99 LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the
Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 01/13/05. Office location:
Orange County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon
whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of
process to the LLC, 24-25 43rd Street, Astoria, New York 11103.
Purpose: For any lawful purpose.
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NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY .
NAME: HIS MINING ASSOCIATES, LLC. Articles of Organization
were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on
01/07/05. The latest date of dissolution is 12/31/2104. Office location:
Orange County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon
whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of
process to the LLC, 339 East 58th Street, New York, New York 10022.
Purpose: For any lawful purpose.
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NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY.
NAME: HIS COMMERCIAL ASSOCIATES, LLC. Articles of
Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York
(SSNY) on 01/07/05. The latest date of dissolution is 12/31/2103.
Office location: Orange County. SSNY has been designated as agent
of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall
mail a copy of process to the LLC, 339 East 58th Street, New York,
New York 10022. Purpose: For any lawful purpose.
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NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY.
NAME: THE MINISINK GROUP, LLC. Articles of Organization were
filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 01/07/05. The
latest date of dissolution is 12/31/2104. Office location: Orange
County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom
process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to
the LLC, 339 East 58th Street, New York, New York 10022. Purpose:
For any lawful purpose.
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NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY.
NAME: CityFile, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the
Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 01/25/05. The latest date of
dissolution is 12/31/2044. Office location: Orange County. SSNY has
been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may
be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC, c/o Phillip E.
Goldstein, CPA, c/o Levitan Yegidis & Goldstein, LLP, One Industrial
Drive, Middletown, New York 10941. Purpose: For any lawful purpose.
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NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY.
NAME: LIQUID PROPERTIES INTERNATIONAL, LLC. Articles of
Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York
(SSNY) on 02/02/05. Office location: Orange County. SSNY has been
designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be
served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC, c/o Shondu
Lowrance, 12 Marian Drive, Newburgh, New York 12550-1841.
Purpose: For any lawful purpose.
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NOTICE OF FORMATION OF REGISTERED LIMITED LIABILITY PARTNERSHIP. NAME: TWIN RIVERS GASTROENTEROLOGY, LLP. Certificate of Registration was filed with the Secretary of
State of New York (SSNY) on 01/24/05. Office location: Orange
County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLP upon whom
process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to
the LLP, 56-68 Church Street, Port Jervis, New York 12771. Purpose:
For the practice of the profession of Medicine.
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NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY.
NAME: ENVISION FAMILY GROUP, LLC. Articles of Organization
were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on
01/18/05. Office location: Orange County. SSNY has been designated
as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served.
SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC, c/o Condon Resnick,
LLP, 19 Squadron Boulevard, New City, New York 10956. Purpose:
For any lawful purpose.
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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Trustees of the Village of
Florida will hold a public hearing at the Village Hall, 33 South Main
Street, Florida, New York on March 8, 2005 at 7:30 P.M., or as soon
thereafter as the matter can be heard, to consider the adoption of a
local law amending Secs. 103-8-G(3) and 103-12F of the Village Code
to increase the required public improvement inspection fees from 4%
to 6%.
All interested persons will be given an opportunity to be heard
at the above time and place.
BY ORDER OF THE VILLAGE BOARD
GLORIA McANDREWS, Clerk
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LEGAL NOTICE OF ESTOPPEL
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the resolution, a summary of
which is published herewith, has been adopted by the Board of
Education of the Warwick Valley Central School District, Orange
County, New York, on February 7, 2005, and the validity of the obligations authorized by such resolution may be hereafter contested
only if such obligations were authorized for an object or purpose for
which said School District is not authorized to expend money, or if
the provisions of law which should have been complied with as of the
date of publication of this notice were not substantially complied
with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is
commenced within twenty days after the date of publication of this
notice, or such obligations were authorized in violation of the provisions of the Constitution.
Dated:
Warwick, New York
February 8, 2005
Dorothy C. Wilson
School District Clerk
[SUMMARY OF REFUNDING BOND RESOLUTION FOR L.N.E.]
SUMMARY OF REFUNDING BOND RESOLUTION DATED FEBRUARY 7, 2005.
SUMMARY OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE
PURSUANT TO SECTION 90.10 OF THE LOCAL FINANCE LAW
OF REFUNDING BONDS OF THE WARWICK VALLEY CENTRAL
SCHOOL DISTRICT, ORANGE COUNTY, NEW YORK, TO BE
DESIGNATED SUBSTANTIALLY “SCHOOL DISTRICT REFUNDING (SERIAL) BONDS”, AND PROVIDING FOR OTHER MATTERS IN RELATION THERETO AND THE PAYMENT OF THE
BONDS TO BE REFUNDED THEREBY.
WHEREAS, the Warwick Valley Central School District, Orange
County, New York (hereinafter, the “District” or the “School District”)
heretofore issued an aggregate principal amount of $2,910,000
School District (Serial) Bonds, 1999 Series A (the “1999A Refunded
Bonds”), $13,600,000 School District (Serial) Bonds, 1999 Series B
(the “1999B Refunded Bonds “), $14,173,975 School District (Serial)
Bonds, 1999 Series C (the “1999C Refunded Bonds “), and
$11,000,000 School District (Serial) Bonds, 2000 (the “2000
Refunded Bonds “); and
WHEREAS, the 1999A, 1999B, 1999C and 2000 Refunded Bonds are
hereinafter sometimes referred to collectively as the “Refunded
Bonds”; and
WHEREAS, it would be in the public interest to refund all, or one or
more, or a portion of one or more, of the outstanding principal balance of the Refunded Bonds, each by the issuance of refunding bonds
pursuant to Section 90.10 of the Local Finance Law; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Education
of the Warwick Valley Central School District, Orange County, New
York, as follows:
Section 1. For the object or purpose of refunding the $37,485,000
outstanding aggregate principal balance of the Refunded Bonds,
including providing moneys which, together with the interest earned
from the investment of certain of the proceeds of the refunding
bonds herein authorized, shall be sufficient to pay (i) the principal
amount of the Refunded Bonds, (ii) the aggregate amount of unmatured interest payable on the Refunded Bonds to and including the
date on which the Refunded Bonds which are callable are to be called
prior to their respective maturities in accordance with the refunding
financial plan, as hereinafter defined, (iii) the costs and expenses incidental to the issuance of the refunding bonds herein authorized, (iv)
the redemption premium to be paid on the Refunded Bonds which
are to be called prior to their respective maturities, and (v) the premium or premiums for a policy or policies of municipal bond insurance or cost or costs of other credit enhancement facility or facilities,
for the refunding bonds herein authorized, or any portion thereof,
there are hereby authorized to be issued not exceeding $42,500,000
refunding serial bonds of the School District pursuant to the provisions of Section 90.10 of the Local Finance Law (the “School District
Refunding Bonds” or the “Refunding Bonds”), it being anticipated
that the amount of Refunding Bonds actually to be issued will be
approximately $41,465,000, as provided in Section 4 hereof.
Section 2. The Refunding Bonds may be subject to redemption prior
to maturity and be on such other terms as the President of the Board
of Education shall prescribe, which terms shall be in compliance with
the requirements of the Local Finance Law.
Section 3. It is hereby determined that:
(a) the maximum amount of the Refunding Bonds authorized to be
issued pursuant to this resolution does not exceed the limitation
imposed by subdivision 1 of paragraph b of Section 90.10 of the Local
Finance Law;
(b) the maximum period of probable usefulness permitted by law at
the time of the issuance of the respective Refunded Bonds, for each of
the objects or purposes for which such respective Refunded Bonds
were issued is thirty years;
(c) the last installment of the Refunding Bonds will mature not later
than the expiration of the period of probable usefulness of each of the
objects or purposes for which said respective Refunded Bonds were
issued in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 1 of paragraph c of Section 90.10 of the Local Finance Law;
(d) the estimated present value of the total debt service savings
anticipated as a result of the issuance of the Refunding Bonds, if any,
computed in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 2 of paragraph b of Section 90.10 of the Local Finance Law, with regard to each
of the Respective Series of Refunded Bonds, is as shown in the
Refunding Financial Plan described in Section 4 hereof.
Section 4. The financial plan for the aggregate of the refundings
authorized by this resolution (collectively, the “Refunding Financial
Plan”), showing the sources and amounts of all moneys required to
accomplish such refundings are set forth in Exhibit B to the Complete
Resolution which Exhibit B is not published as part of this summary.
The Refunding Financial Plan has been prepared based upon the
assumption that the Refunding Bonds will be issued in a single series
to refund all of the Refunded Bonds in the principal amount of
$41,465,000, and that the Refunding Bonds will mature, be of such
terms, and bear interest as set forth on said Exhibit B.
Section 5. The President of the Board of Education is hereby authorized and directed to enter into an escrow contract or contracts (collectively the “Escrow Contract”) with a bank or trust company, or
with banks or trust companies, located and authorized to do business
in this State as said President shall designate (collectively the “Escrow
Holder”) for the purpose of having the Escrow Holder act, in connection with the Refunding Bonds, as the escrow holder to perform
the services described in Section 90.10 of the Local Finance Law.
Section 6. The faith and credit of said Warwick Valley Central School
District, Orange County, New York, are hereby irrevocably pledged to
the payment of the principal of and interest on the Refunding Bonds
as the same respectively become due and payable. An annual appropriation shall be made in each year sufficient to pay the principal of
and interest on such bonds becoming due and payable in such year.
There shall be annually levied on all the taxable real property in said
School District a tax sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on
such Refunding Bonds as the same become due and payable.
Section 7. All of the proceeds from the sale of the Refunding Bonds,
including the premium, if any, but excluding accrued interest thereon, shall immediately upon receipt thereof be placed in escrow with
the Escrow Holder for the Refunded Bonds.
Section 8. The Refunding Bonds shall be sold at private sale as shall
be determined by the President of the Board of Education.
A COPY OF THE COMPLETE TEXT OF THIS RESOLUTION
TOGETHER WITH ALL EXHIBITS IS ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF
THE SCHOOL DISTRICT CLERK WHERE IT IS AVAILABLE FOR
PUBLIC INSPECTION DURING NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS.
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WARWICK VALLEY DISPATCH, FEBRUARY 16, 2005
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CLASSIFIEDS
Call 986-2216 • Deadline 12 Noon Fridays
Rentals
Help Wanted
Help Wanted
$725.....1 BR..Warwick
$1,150..3 BR..Warwick
$1,200..1 BR..Warwick
$1,500..4 BR..Chester
$1,600..2 BR..Warwick
Call Warwick Country
Realty, Inc. For
Additional Information
845-986-1592.
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REPORTERS WANTED Part-time work,
flexible hours. Goshen
Independent Newspaper.
Must be able to take photographs. Writing samples
required. Call 986-2216.
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KITCHEN
HELP
WANTED - Assistant
cook - Spanish speaking a
plus. Full or part time.
Experience preferred. 845986-2526 – Harpoon Bay
Restaurant.
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GRAPHIC DESIGNER
WANTED - Great opportunity to learn and build
portfolio,
experience.
Must have some working
knowledge of Quark,
Photoshop, Macs. Email
resume to [email protected] or call 9862216.
2-9-tfn
SALES
PERSON
WANTED - Great opportunity to make money
locally, flexible hours.
Must have own transportation. Email resume
to [email protected] or
call 986-2216.
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SALES PROFESSIONAL/PRESENTER
- –
Seeking entrepreneurs with
experience in sales/marketing, training, or public
speaking. Conduct workshops on health and nutrition. Lucrative pay plan.
For interview, email
resume to
[email protected]
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ADORABLE
STORE
FOR RENT - in Arts &
Crafts Village of Sugar Loaf
on Kings Highway. Ideal
for artist or craftperson.
Next to art gallery. Please
call for information 845469-0993.
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Cleaning Service
EXPERT
HOUSE
CLEANING – 15 yrs.,
serving the community.
Handyman services…dry
wall, painting, fix it
around the house. No job
too small. Many local references. Call Nancy 9860673.
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Help Wanted
DRIVERS - F/T – P/T for
Taxi Service based in
Warwick Area. Also – CDL
Class C w/p will train. Call
Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
(845) 477-2268.
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PART-TIME - Secretarial /
General Office work. Must
be knowledgeable of
MSWord & Excel. Real
Estate Knowledge helpful.
Fax resume to 845-9866734.
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kitchen, formal dining room, living room with fireplace & custom built-in
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Priced to SELL at $310,000
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15 Oakland Avenue, Warwick NY 10990
845-986-1592
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THRIFT SHOP of Christ
Episcopal Church is open
every Saturday from 9:30
a.m. to 12 noon at 50 South
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Village Realty
of Orange County
62 N. Main Street,
Florida, NY 10991
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WARWICK VALLEY DISPATCH, FEBRUARY 16, 2005
Sports Fans!
Hudson Valley Pole Vault Club
By Coach Tim St. Lawrence
I BET
YOU DIDN’T
KNOW
Brought to you by
Eric Nilsestuen
For all the stories about free agents and low draft picks
making it big in the NFL, the fact is that scouts really know
what they’re doing. Here’s the evidence. Of the 76 position
players tapped for the 2005 Pro Bowl game, 68 had been
selected in the first three rounds of the draft – 43 in the first
round, 12 in the second and 13 in the third. Five other Pro
Bowlers were drafted in the lower rounds, which leaves only
three undrafted free agents who played well enough in 2004
to earn a trip to Hawaii. Two played for Kansas City, fullback
Tony Richardson and guard Brian Waters, and the third was
San Diego’s Antonio Gates, whose 13 touchdowns set an
NFL record for tight ends.
•••
Most NFL fans look back on Miami’s upset victory over
New England the Sunday before Christmas of 2004 and think
its only significance was that it cost the Patriots a chance to
earn the top seed in the AFC going into the playoffs. But
according to the numbers, it was one of the biggest upsets in
league history. Miami’s win marked the first time ever that one
team defeated another that had 10 more victories. At the
time, the Patriots were 12-1 and the Dolphins were 2-11.
•••
Pittsburgh punter Chris Gardocki holds the NFL record
for most punts without being blocked, but in 2004 the
Steelers went three games without even having to punt – the
first team to do so since the Super Bowl era began in 1966.
Another unusual record involving the number three happened in the ’04 season as well. Kansas City became the
first team in league history with three running backs who
each ran for at least 150 yards in a game in the same season – Priest Holmes, Derrick Blaylock and Larry Johnson.
•••
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Records Galore! Middle School Flying Circus Indoor
Pole Vault Championships Feb. 11, 2005.
Rythmic clapping and cheering filled the 90-year old
Dairy Vault Barn at the Warwick Center at the Middle
School Indoor Pole Vault Championships for 2005. Twenty
vaulters sailed to personal bests and three new class records
were set on this final day for grades six, seven and eight athletes of HVFC.
Boys Top Grade Performers – 6th, Reid Wilson 9’0”;
7th, Jesse Testa 11’6” (New Record); 8th, Ben Petersen 12’1”
(New All-Time School Record.)
Girls Top Grade Performers – 7th, Lexi Kearns 8’6”
(New Record); 8th, Taylor Payne 8’6”.
Overall Boys – (1) Ben Petersen 12’1”, (2) Jesse Testa
11’6”, (3) Josh Mann 9’0”, (4) Jared Komorowski 9’0”, (5)
Reid Wilson 9’0”, (6) Giovanni Lasalandra 8’6”, (7) Eric
Durland 8’6”, (8) Trent Messina 8’6”, (9) Lars Griebesland
8’6”, (10) Eddie Larkin 7’6”, (11) Kevin Marion 7’6”, (12)
Collin Lindsey 7’0” (13) Steve Curry 7’0”.
Overall Girls – (1) Lexi Kearns 8’6”, (2) Taylor Payne
8’6”, (3) Caitlin Turney 8’0”, (4) Shannon Quackenbush
8’0”, (5) Lauren Murphy 7’6” (6) Kayla Leahey 6’6”, (7)
Stephanie Calo 5’6”.
Special thanks to Reid Wilson, all High School Pole
Vault athletes and all parents for helping all season to make
the Pole Vault Club the best in the country.
Watch out for the Fiber-Benders this spring at all
Middle School Track Meets.
Ultamania Basketball Game Benefits
Community
By Lon Tytell
The excitement is building for the Ninth Annual
Ultamania Basketball Game to be held Fri., Mar. 4, at the
Warwick High School gym. The Warwick Valley High
School faculty will challenge the Elementary and Middle
School faculties in this event to help support High School
Scholarships and Warwick Lions’ community projects.
The doors open at 6:15 p.m. and the jam packed
evening will begin with a district wide foul shooting contest for students who have earned a chance to compete.
The Warwick Youth Competition Cheerleading Team will
be displaying their talents along with guitarist Matt
Mardsen and the Warwick Meister Singers before the game.
Also throughout the evening, Rich Pel will serve as the DJ
and feature music supplied by Paul Kamras of the NJ Nets.
Each year the basketball game has been very close,
fun, and exciting, with the H.S. faculty leading the competition with five wins, two losses and one tie. The half time
show will include the performance of the Warwick H.S.
Cheerleading Team, a half court shooting contest, and
audience participation in line dancing. The Purple
Champions and Warwick LEO Club will sell refreshments.
Tickets are available for $6 by calling co-chairpersons;
Lion, Dee Yates at 469-7724 or Lion, Lon Tytell at 9864053. At the door, tickets will be sold for $7. This annual
event is sponsored by the Warwick Lions Club and
Warwick Valley Teachers Association.
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Tom Folino of the Warwick Elementary and Middle School faculty, and Greg Sirico, representing
the Warwick Valley H.S. faculty, are two of the basketball stars who will be featured in this year's Annual
Ultamania Basketball Game on Fri., Mar. 4, at the Warwick H.S. gym.
Legislation to Give EMS & Volunteer
Firefighters State Tax Credits
Senator Thomas P. Morahan introduced legislation in
the State Senate that would amend the state’s tax law to
provide income tax credits to volunteer firefighters, volunteer ambulance workers and volunteer emergency medical
personnel. Based on years of service in good standing,
these volunteer first responders could be eligible for up to
$1,000 in state income tax credits.
The Senator is spearheading the change to the state tax
law as a significant step in preventing depletion in the
ranks of volunteers who serve at fire departments and EMS
stations throughout the state.
“The first response to an emergency, typically utilizes
numerous volunteer fire and emergency personnel, who
provide and facilitate public health and safety measures.
The ability of a municipality to deploy well-trained, volunteer first responders, has enabled local and county governments around the State to save time and monetary
resources. A State income tax credit, will be one small step
to ensuring that dedicated, responsible, and skilled volunteers will continue to join our emergency services,” said
Senator Morahan.
WARWICK VALLEY DISPATCH, FEBRUARY 16, 2005
15
OBITUARIES
Passing through Nature to eternity. -Shakespeare
CATHERINE DOUGHERTY
Catherine Dougherty, a 38-year resident of Bellvale,
died Feb. 10, 2005. She was 68.
Born April 29, 1936 in Bronx, NY, she was the daughter of Michael and Elizabeth Heitz Borell.
She was married to the late John F. Dougherty.
Mrs. Dougherty was a Registered Nurse at St. Anthony
Community Hospital, Warwick and at Pius the 12th
School. She was a parishioner of St. Stephen R.C. Church.
A family statement reads, “She was a kind, generous
wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She will be greatly
missed.”
She is survived by her daughters, Anne Dougherty and
her husband, David, of California, Maureen Lotus and her
husband, Philip, of Greenville, and Patty Dougherty; sonin-law Juan Coira; six grandchildren, Catherine Coira,
Christine Coira, John Lotus, Heather Lotus, Christopher
Lotus, Chantell Dougherty; three step-grandchildren, Juan,
Humberto and Liz; four step great-grandchildren; four
brothers Michael Borell, Anthony Borell, Peter Borell and
Johnny Borell; and one sister, Anna Williams.
She was predeceased by a daughter, Sharon Coira.
Visitation was Fri., Feb. 11 at Lazear-Smith & Vander
Plaat Memorial Home, Warwick.
A Funeral Mass was held Sat., Feb. 12 at St. Stephen
R.C. Church.
Cremation was private.
Memorial contributions may be made to Warwick
Ambulance or St. Anthony Hospital Auxiliary Fund.
CAROL ANN BROZYCKI
On Fri., Feb. 11, Carol Ann Brozycki passed away at
Westchester Medical Center, Valhalla, NY. She was 60.
Carol was born July 2, 1944 to George A. Cunningham
Jr. and Alice DiBrizzi Cunningham in Manhattan.
She was a member of St. Joseph’s Church in Florida,
NY.
Carol was a loving and generous soul who lived for her
family. The number of lives she has touched with her kindness can never be measured, and her spirit of giving will
live on through those she has left behind.
Carol will be forever loved and missed by her devoted
husband, John J. Brozycki, of Goshen. She also leaves
behind her three loving children, son-in-law, and daughters-in-law, John Brozycki and wife, Christina NelsonBrozycki, of Newburgh, Thomas Brozycki and wife,
Georgette Sayers-Brozycki, of Circleville, and Marilyn
Brozycki Smith and husband, Wayne Smith, of Goshen;
grandchildren TJ Sayers, Carole, Emma and Braden Smith,
and Anna and Michael Brozycki will also miss and love her
always.
Carol was predeceased by her grandson, Craig Smith.
Visitation was Mon., Feb. 14 at T.S. Purta Funeral
Home, Florida, NY.
Funeral services were held Tues., Feb. 15 at St. Joseph’s
Church in Florida.
Interment was in the Florida Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American
Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 1131, Fairfax, VA 220381131 or the New York Organ Donor Network, Att: Jim
Aranda CFO, 132 West 31st Street 11th Floor, New York,
NY 10001-3406.
VICTORIA E. ‘VICKI’ WILK SHOLES
Victoria E. Wilk Sholes, “Vicki”, a sales associate with
the United States Postal Service and lifetime area resident,
died Wed., Feb. 9, 2005, at the Orange Regional Medical
Center, Horton Campus, Middletown. She was 50.
The daughter of Paul Wilk and the late Lucy Uszenski
Wilk, she was born June 5, 1954 in Warwick.
A member of the Church of the Infant Saviour in Pine
Bush, she was a Eucharist Minister and Lector at the
church. She was a member and officer in the Pine Bush
Lions Club and an officer in the Pine Bush Aquatic Club.
Vicki was a 1972 graduate of Warwick Valley High School.
She is survived by her loving father, Paul of Pine
Island; her beloved husband, Bob at home; loving sons,
Paul at home and Brian and his wife, Kristine, of
Montgomery; loving daughter, Brenda Zappolo and her
husband, Steven, of New Windsor; beloved grandson
Christopher Zappolo of New Windsor; loving sisters, Susan
Wilk of Pine Island and Paulette Rudy and her husband,
Jim, of Pine Island; one brother-in-law, Tom Martin of
Longmont, CO, and his children, Tara and Connor.
She was predeceased by her mother, Lucy Wilk; inlaws, Robert and Delores Sholes; and sister, Cheryl Martin.
Visitation was Fri., Feb. 11 at William M. Gagan
Funeral Home, Pine Bush, NY.
A Funeral Service was held Sat., Feb. 12 at the Church
of the Infant Saviour in Pine Bush with Fr. William
Damroth officiating.
Cremation was in Cedar Hill Crematory with inurn-
ment in Cedar Hill Cemetery at the convenience of the
family.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of
Orange and Sullivan Counties, Inc. 800 Stony Brook Court,
Newburgh, NY 12550.
BRONISLAUS A. “BRUNO” WILK
Bronislaus A. “Bruno” Wilk of Boca Raton, FL passed
away Tues., Feb. 8, 2005 in Florida. He was 93.
Mr. Wilk moved to Florida in 1975 from Bayonne, NJ.
He was a member of the Elk’s Club for over 25 years and
Ascension Catholic Church in Boca Raton.
Mr. Wilk is survived by his daughter Gene Marshall;
three grandchildren, Karen (Gary) Johnson, Irene (Joe)
Dominique and Carol Johnson; three great grandchildren,
Gregory and Sean Johnson and Jeffrey Johnson; one sister
Emily Slesinski; one brother, Paul Wilk; and many nieces
and nephews.
He was predeceased by his wife, Gene; one son Bruno
Jr.; one daughter, Monica; and one sister Helen Farley.
A Memorial Mass will be held at St. Stanislaus
Catholic Church in Pine Island at a later date.
The family requests expressions of sympathy be made
to a charity of one’s choice.
CLARE A. UMHEY
Clare A. Umhey of Warwick passed away Fri., Feb. 11,
2005 in Westchester Medical Center. She was 61.
Clare was born March 13, 1943 to Blake Minard Peck
and Erma Mae DeKay in Monticello, NY. She was a direct
descendant of Colonel Thomas DeKay, one of the area’s
first settlers.
Over the course of the last three decades, Clare fought
valiantly, and without complaint, against multiple health
problems. Her brave spirit and determination served as an
inspiration to all who knew her.
Clare is survived by her husband James A. Umhey
M.D. and her son James A. Umhey Jr.
Funeral services were held graveside Tues., Feb. 15 in
the Warwick Cemetery following a private family gathering
at Lazear-Smith & Vander Plaat Funeral Home. A more
appropriate memorial is planned for the near future.
Memorial contributions may be made in Clare’s name
to the Polycystic Kidney Foundation, 9221 Ward Parkway,
Suite 400, Kansas City, Missouri 64114-3367.
Feb. 22, 2 p.m. Bring personal photos, all
other materials supplied. Registration is
required, 986-1047.
Books & Beyond – Florida Public Library,
Feb. 22, 4 p.m. For children in grades K-5,
books, stories, crafts, special events and
guests. No registration required; just drop in.
WEDNESDAYS
Chess Club - The Tuscan Café, 5 South
St., Warwick each Wednesday, 5:30 p.m.
All levels welcome.
SUNDAYS
Family Storytime – Sundays, 2 p.m.,
Florida Public Library. The sessions are
open to all families looking for family
weekend activity. Registration is required
in person or by calling the library, 6517659.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18
Chess Club – Florida Public Library, Fri.,
Feb. 18, 3:30-4:45 p.m. Six-week session
with chess expert Ed Dubin for children in
grade 1 and up. Stop in or call 651-7659.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 19
The Princeton Review New SAT Practice
Test – Florida Public Library, Feb. 19, 9
a.m. to 1 p.m. for all high school students.
Receive an in-depth explanation by mail of
your scores. Call 651-7659 or stop in to
register.
Pancake Breakfast – Elementary schoolaged children (K-5 ONLY) are invited,
Florida Public Library, Feb. 19, 2 p.m. Miss
Maria will make heart shaped pancakes
and read breakfast stories aloud.
Registration is required, call 651-7659.
Blood Drive – Mt. Peter Ski and Ride
Area, Feb. 19, 1-6:30 p.m. Call for details
and appointment, 986-4940. You must be
at least 17 years old and have a photo ID.
You will receive a cozy fleece scarf from the
NY Blood Center and a lift ticket from Mt.
Peter.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 21
Friends of the Florida Public Library
Monthly Meeting – Feb. 21, 7 p.m. New
members encouraged to attend. For more
information call 651-7659.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 22
Scrapbooking a Memory Page – A Senior
Focus Program of Albert Wisner Public
Library, Green Brier Room at Mt. Alverno,
Scrappers Delight – Florida Public
Library, Feb. 22, 7-10 p.m. Bring your own
scrapbook and supplies and share your
ideas. Call 651-7659 for information.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 23
Love Your Library Readaloud – Florida
Public Library, Feb. 23; bring a poem,
short book, favorite reading or choose a
short story here to read aloud. Pizza 6:30
p.m., reading 7 p.m. All ages invited, call
651-7659 to register.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24
“Control Room” – Film about media coverage of the War in Iraq, Warwick Valley
Community Center, 11 Hamilton Ave.,
Feb. 24. Dining 6:30 p.m.; screening 7 p.m.
For more information, call O.C. Peace and
Justice 986-5474 or visit www.orangepeace.org.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 26
Book Discussion – “The Color of Water:
A Black Man’s Tribute to His White
Mother” by James McBride. Bernadine
Codella will lead the discussion at the
Albert Wisner Public Library, Feb. 26, 2
p.m. Books available at the library. To register call 986-1047.
Thai Cooking – Florida Public Library,
Feb. 26, 2 p.m. Teens and adults invited to
enjoy a demonstration and tasting. Menu:
Pad Thai, chicken w/ginger and Tom Yum
soup. Space limited; call 651-7659 to register.
Scleroderma Support Group of Orange
County – Monthly meeting, Feb. 26, St.
Anthony Community Hospital, Warwick.
Annie Palmer, yoga instructor with Yoga
for Well-Being, Goshen will be the guest.
Anyone interested in attending, call Fran
Batz
(986-4451
or
email
[email protected]).
Scleroderma
Foundation 800-722-HOPE, website
www.scleroderma. Org.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 28
Readers’ Theater – Teen Program at
Albert Wisner Public Library, Feb. 28, 7 p.m.
Read aloud with others “The Ghosts of Life”
by local teen playwright Chris Sullivan. Pick
up play at Reference Desk. High schoolers
only. Call 986-1047 to register.
AARP Meeting – Feb. 28, 12:30 p.m.
sharp, Town Hall Senior Room, Kings
Highway, Warwick. Guest speaker: Dr.
Wayne Rossi, chiropractor, addressing the
natural approach to chronic health problems. Everyone is welcome; refreshments
will be served.
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WARWICK VALLEY DISPATCH, FEBRUARY 16, 2005
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