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Warwick Remembers Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

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Warwick Union African Methodist Episcopal Church pastor, The Rev. Mashona, Davis leads celebrants in prayer during Monday’s national holiday in honor of The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Full story and photos on page 9

$5,000 Reward Posted for Information in Hunter’s Death and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the death of Timothy Mania. Mania’s body was found in a densely wooded area, along a deep sloping hill near Birdsall and Cascade roads, the day after he was reported missing by his wife, Janet. A school bus driver for Our Lady on the Hill Day-care Center in Goshen for 17 years, Mania was hunting for deer between his school bus runs. He had taken his ATV into the woods near his Birdsall Road home and hadn’t returned for his afternoon bus run. His wife reported him missing to police. Search crews from the Warwick Police and Fire Departments, as well as family, Virginia Mania, left, and daughter, Juanita, look at framed photo of friends and other volunteers combed Timothy that was given to them by his employer. through the mountains that day until the search was called off due to darkness. The next morning his body was discovered, dead from By Robert Demetry a single gunshot wound in the back. He was several hundred feet from where his ATV was found the night before. The family of a 48-year old Warwick hunter, who was John Van Der Molen, an investigator from the New found shot to death Nov. 23, has posted fliers on telephone York State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation’s (BCI), poles, trees and in local businesses offering $5,000 in reward money for any information leading to the arrest continued on page 5

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Warwick Boy Suffers Third Degree Burns from Candle Accident By Eileen Patterson It’s amazing how a couple of seconds can bring about complete upheaval for a family. As her company was arriving on Jan. 3, Diane Kennedy was in the kitchen finishing up dinner preparations. Eightyear old Jack sat down next to a candle in the living room and was unaware that his shirt brushed against the flame. “It took about five seconds for the fire to go up his back, into his hair and on his ears,” said Diane. Jack suffered third degree burns over just about thirty percent of his body including his ears, neck, back and ribs. Shortly after the 911 call was made, Jack was flown to Westchester Medical Center Burn Unit. His doctors expect him to stay in the hospital for several weeks. In the two weeks since the accident, Jack has had more bad days than good. His kidneys shut down for a short while and during a recent surgery to remove the damaged skin from his back, he suffered severe blood loss and briefly stopped breathing. continued on page 6

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WARWICK VALLEY DISPATCH, JANUARY 19, 2005

School Board Hears Updated Report on Demographics & Enrollment By Nancy Owen Assistant Superintendent, John Niedzielski, presented his report on current demographics and projected school enrollment to the Warwick Valley Central School District at the Boards regular meeting on Mon., Jan. 10. Based on the number of building permits granted and applications for additional residential building proposals, Niedzielski stated that enrollment is leveling off and will actually decline over the next five years. The median cost of a home in Warwick in 1983 was $200 thousand and in 2004 that median cost was $400 thousand. Building permits have actually declined over the past year. Trying to maintain a budget that will be the lowest cost per pupil and still retain quality is the goal of District chiefs. However, Warwick still has the highest tax burden on private residences compared to comparable Districts…88% of the tax burden compared to 62% in Goshen and 75% in Monroe Enrollment figures show a leveling off of the elementary grades with the high school enrollment expected to peak in 2007. Over the next five years grades K-5 will decrease by 8%; grades 6-8 will decrease by 15%; grades 912 will decrease by 3% with an overall decrease in grades K-12 by 8%. Therefore, there should be enough classroom space for all of the District needs in the current building

space. Niedzielski stated his projections are accurate to 1.5%. School Liaison Reports Highlights of the reports by the school liaisons were as follows: Park Ave. school will be holding a Victory Music Festival on Jan. 27; Pine Island elementary is collecting gently used shoes for the children orphaned by the Tsunami (through Save the Children); and Kings elementary is displaying artwork and pottery. The middle school has a new assistant principal, Cynthia Benedict, who was a sixth grade teacher in the Minisink School District before joining Warwick. The middle school also raised money for a popcorn machine and movies to donate to the Mt. Alverno seniors. The high school reported that their musical concerts were well received and mid-term exams are coming up. Aislinn Ryan is Honored Athletic Director, John Russo, presented a commendation to 11th grader Aislinn Ryan for winning the Footlocker National Cross Country Championship. Ryan plans to run a marathon and hopes to compete in the Olympics. Not only, is Ryan a great athlete, but she is also an honor student, participates in music clubs and would like to be a comedienne and actress.

Four Proposed Courses The four courses proposed at the last meeting; a) statistics, which would serve as a support program for research courses as well as offering another elective for math; b) contemporary American foreign policy; c) exploration in drawing methods; and d) color and design, were approved by the Board at this meeting. All other agenda items were approved; including accepting, with thanks, a donation from the Krauze family to the High School Table Tennis Club of a ping pong table and supplies. Upcoming Meetings The next two meetings are scheduled for Jan. 31 (work session) to be held at the Community Room at 7:30 p.m. and Feb. 7 (a regular meeting) to be held at Kings School at 7:30 p.m.

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Caring Caller Service Announced at Town Board Meeting By Nancy Owen The Caring Caller Service, sponsored by Mount Alverno Center in collaboration with the Town of Warwick and the Warwick Police Department, was announced as operational at the Warwick Town Board meeting on Thurs., Jan. 13. This program is designed to check on the well-being of elderly residents in the Town with a daily phone call. These residents are either disabled, live alone, or are chronically ill. The Caring Caller Service is a free community outreach program designed for “at-risk individuals.” If a resident’s phone number starts with 986, 987, 988, 258, 651 or 477 they may apply for this service. For more information about this program or an application form call 987-5632. New Board Member The Board appointed Floyd De Angelo, from the Greenwood Lake, as a new council member to the Board. De Angelo, who was selected from eight candidates, replaces former Councilwoman Annie Rabbitt. Rabbitt was elected in November to the New York State Assembly, replacing Howard Mills. Town Board Reports Councilman Leonard DeBuck reported on his attendance at an Ag. Conference, in which, the focus was on land preservation. The pressure is on to save as much land as

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possible because developers and real estate groups are exerting pressure for the opposite result. Councilman James Gerstner reported that Cablevision does not plan to increase their fees for either cable service or Optonline for the year 2005. Neither Councilman Shuback nor Attorney Hicks had anything to report at this meeting. Snow Regulation & Recycling Supervisor Michael Sweeton said that the snow regulation that “snow not be shoveled into the street is not an opportunity for the police to drive around giving out tickets, but rather a safety issue.” He also announced that due to the change in recycling vendors (no longer Waste Management; now County Waste) there will be a savings to the taxpayers. All recyclables are to be placed by the road the night before a scheduled pick-up. Appointments & New Speed Limits Michael Sweeton and Leonard DeBuck were designated the delegate and alternate delegate respectively to attend the Association of Towns Conference. At the Board’s reorganization meeting DeBuck was appointed to the Parks and Labor Management. Other new business items that were passed unanimously by Board members were the reduction of the speed limit on Wheeler and Big Island Road to 35 mph.

For Town information log onto www.townofwarwick.org or tune to Cablevision Municipal Channel 12. It is with great sadness that we mark the passing of Jack Cooper. Jack was a long time municipal employee, caring volunteer, and just a plain good man. We have lost a piece of Warwick with Jack’s passing and he will be sorely missed. The Town has contracted with a new recycling vendor, County Waste who started service on Jan. 3. Your recycling day remains the same as does the list of approved recyclables. If you have any questions regarding recycling please call 9861120 x 241. Undecorated natural Christmas trees may be dropped off across from the Town Recycling Center located at 65 Public Works Drive until Jan. 31. The center is open seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Mt. Alverno Center, in cooperation with the Town of Warwick Police Dept., has instituted a program of daily phone contact with those in our community who are living alone without daily social contact, chronically ill, disabled, or elderly. If you wish to learn more about this program, please call 987-5632. The next regular meeting of the Town Board will be held on Thurs., Feb. 10 at 1 p.m. in the Warwick Town Hall, 132 Kings Highway. This is a rare daytime meeting.

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WARWICK VALLEY DISPATCH, JANUARY 19, 2005 with Aggravated Unlicensed Operation 3rd following an incident on Grand St. He was released to reappear in Village Court. David G. Becker, 42, of Summit, NJ was arrested and charged with Aggravated Unlicensed Operation 3rd following an incident on Galloway Rd. He was released to reappear in Village Court. January 2 A 20-year-old male was arrested and charged with Reckless Driving following an incident on State Hwy 94. He was released on $250 bail to reappear in Town Court. Milton Mann, 48, of Warwick was arrested and charged with Criminal Mischief 4th following an incident on North St. He was arraigned before Hon. Barlet and remanded to the Orange County Jail in lieu of $250 bail.

Warwick Police Blotter December 20 Juan Lopez, 26, of Warwick was arrested and charged with Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument following an incident on Welling Place. He was arraigned before Hon. Farina and remanded to the Orange County Jail in lieu of $5,000 bail. December 21 A 20-year-old male from Greenwood Lake was arrested and charged with Disorderly Conduct, Reckless Driving, and Trespass following an incident on Forester Ave. He was released on $50 bail to reappear in Village Court.

January 3 Jae J. Lee, 41, of Warwick was arrested and charged with Aggravated Harassment 2nd following an incident on Cottage St. He was released on $250 bail to reappear in Village Court. Tomasz Rusnak, 21, of Glenwood, NJ was arrested and charged with Aggravated Unlicensed Operation 2nd following an incident on Glenwood Rd. He was released on $100 bail to reappear in Town Court.

December 22 Two 18-year-old males from Sussex, NJ were arrested and charged with Unlawful Possession of Marijuana following an incident on Oil City Rd. They were released to reappear in Town Court. December 23 Michael Purcell, 22, of Warwick was arrested and charged with Aggravated Unlicensed Operation 3rd following an incident on Park Ave. He was released to reappear in Village Court.

January 6 Joseph C. Valerie, 22, of Hewitt, NJ was arrested and charged with Aggravated Unlicensed Operation 3rd following an incident on Bowen Rd. He was released to reappear in Town Court.

December 25 Nitinkumar P. Patel, 30, of Florida was arrested and charged with Operating a Motor Vehicle with a Suspended Registration following an incident on Union Corners Rd. He was released to reappear in Town Court. Warren L. Adams, 23, of Shippensburgh, PA was arrested and charged with Aggravated Unlicensed Operation 3rd following an incident on State Hwy 17A. He was released to reappear in Town Court.

January 9 Anne M. Sciacchitano, 49, of Warwick was arrested and charged with Aggravated Unlicensed Operation 3rd following an incident on Galloway Rd. She was released to reappear in Village Court. A 17-year-old female of Warwick was arrested and charged with Driving While Ability Impaired by Drugs and Unlawful Possession of Marijuana following an incident on State Hwy 94. She was released to reappear in Town Court. Joseph Flynn, 25, of Oxford, NJ was arrested and charged with Driving While Intoxicated, Driving over .08%, and Exposure of Person following an incident on Colonial Ave. He was released on $50 bail to reappear in Village Court.

December 26 Daniel M. Costello, 35, 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. DeeDee Cunningham, 43, of Warwick was arrested and charged with Aggravated Unlicensed Operation 3rd following an incident on County Hwy 1. She was released to reappear in Town Court. Joseph P. Lenartowicz, 37, of Vernon, NJ was arrested and charged with Assault 3rd and Criminal Mischief 4th following an incident on Olde Wagon Rd. He was released to reappear in Village Court.

January 10 Thomas C. Bell, 23, of Highland Lakes, NJ and a 19year-old female from Branchville, NJ were arrested and charged with Criminal Mischief 4th following an incident on Oil City Rd. Both were released to reappear in Town Court. Carol J. Verbovsky, 51, of Greenwood Lake, was arrested and charged with Operating a Motor Vehicle with a Suspended Registration following an incident on Jersey Ave. She was released to reappear in Town Court.

December 27 Gregory M. Morgiewicz, 51, of Pine Island was arrested and charged with Aggravated Unlicensed Operation 3rd following an incident on State Hwy 94. He was released to reappear in Town Court. Jason Bardsley, 26, of Greenwood Lake was arrested and charged with Aggravated Unlicensed Operation 3rd following an incident on Jersey Ave. He was released to reappear in Town Court.

January 11 Oscar L. Garcia, 29, of Pine Island, was arrested and charged with Operating a Motor Vehicle with a Suspended Registration following an incident on Big Island Rd. He was released on $50 bail to reappear in Town Court. John T. Augustyn, 33, of Florida, was arrested and charged with Aggravated Unlicensed Operation 3rd following an incident on Union Corners Rd. He was released to reappear in Town Court.

December 28 Lauro Santamaria, 35, of Liberty, NY was arrested and charged with Bail Jumping 3rd following an incident on Kings Hwy. He was released on $500 bail to reappear in Town Court.

January 13 Ryan Torres, 27, of Westbrookville, NY was arrested and charged with Aggravated Unlicensed Operation 3rd

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From The Mayor’s Office By Mayor Michael Newhard Village of Warwick

www.villageofwarwick.org Rev. Martin Luther King Day Reflections on a Friend For a moment I would like to talk about the intangible. It is sometimes referred to as spirit. It embodies our daily life yet often transcends a mortal life. Recently, we lost a spirit. His name was Jack Cooper. Jack was a hardworking man who loved the place he lived. He grew up in Warwick - left it many times, but always returned with a greater understanding of his home, his kin and his friends. What grew in Jack over time was a determined, enthusiastic, and often unremitting spirit. Jack was a retired police officer from Warwick’s force. He later worked as a part-time Public Works employee for the village. His was the hand that kept the village streets clean. He maintained the beautiful expanse of lawns in all of our parks, all summer long. His work was part of his spirit and even when illness ravaged his body it was that labor of love that kept him going. Jack was proud of what he did. His pride fed his spirit which I believe gave him the strength to live. Today, we so proudly remember another man, the great Rev. Martin Luther King. The Rev. King was a laborer for his people, too. His life and work became the catalyst for a revolution. The Rev. King left a legacy for every American. This legacy was about the power of breaking through the crude constraints of prejudice. It was a legacy about the power of great vision which continues to grow within the fertile souls of all who truly listened to his words. We must all revisit the mountaintop that he took us to and draw from the well-spring of that spirit again and again. So today I speak of two men, very different, in many ways incomparable. Both men have touched me. In that respect I am awaked to the understanding of the essence of the intangible--the imprint of great lives, lived unremittingly, and the gift of their spirit. The next Village Board Meeting will be held on Tues., Jan. 18, at 7:30 p.m.

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WARWICK VALLEY DISPATCH, JANUARY 19, 2005

Letters to the Editor Publisher Min Jae Hong Editor-in-Chief Jennifer O’Connor Managing Editor Marion Moraski Art Director Michael McVey Reporters Scott Webber Katie Bisaro Collen McAvey Nancy Owen Eileen Patterson

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Needless to say, misinformation and gratuitous insult will not survive the editor’s pen. All letters should be approximately 400 words or less due to space limitations. Letters must be signed with full name and contain a telephone number for verification purposes. Anonymous or unsigned letters will not be published. Letters may be edited for length and style. The deadline for sending letters is 12 noon on Mondays. Letters may be mailed to the Warwick Valley Dispatch, P.O. Box 594, Warwick, NY 10990, or faxed to 987-1180. Letters may also be emailed to:

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The Warwick Valley Dispatch has been your hometown newspaper since 1885 and is the only newspaper printed in the Town of Warwick. The Dispatch is the official paper for the Town of Warwick; Villages of Warwick and Florida; the Warwick Valley Central School District; the Florida Union Free School District; Warwick, Pine Island and Florida Fire District; Albert Wisner Public Library and the Florida Public Library. Visit our website: www.wvdispatch.com. Dispatch Newspaper Available Online You can use the internet to read a free electronic version of The Warwick Valley Dispatch. Visit www.warwickinfo.net, and click on the Warwick Valley Dispatch link. You will be taken to a preview page of the current weekly edition, available for download in Adobe PDF format. Letters to the Editor We welcome Letters to the Editor. All letters should be approximately 400 words or less due to space limitations. For verification purposes, letters must be signed with full name and telephone number. Anonymous or unsigned letters will not be published. Letters may also be edited for length. Send letters to the Warwick Valley Dispatch, P.O. Box 594, Warwick, N.Y. 10990, or fax to 987-1180 or e-mail: [email protected]. Have A Good Story? Do you know of a good news story or need coverage of an event? To make a request call 986-2216, e-mail [email protected] or fax your request to 987-1180. Obituaries The Warwick Valley Dispatch reports the death of current and former residents of the Town of Warwick as a community service. We do not charge a fee for obituary listings. For more information contact the office at 986-2216. Classified Ads The rates are $12 minimum charge per insertion for up to 12 lines. The deadline is noon on Monday. Copy for the advertisement and check should be mailed to: The Warwick Valley Dispatch, P.O. Box 594, Warwick, N.Y. 10990. To place an ad, call 986-2216. Advertising The Dispatch has the best rates in Town for display ads. To inquire about display advertising, call 986-2216 or e-mail [email protected]. Deadlines are noon on Friday. Subscriptions Subscription rates for Orange County residents are $24 per year. For those residing outside Orange County, the rate is $26 per year. College students and those serving in the military receive a special rate of $18 per year. To subscribe to the Dispatch, call 986-2216 or mail a check to The Warwick Valley Dispatch, P.O. Box 594, Warwick, N.Y. 10990. Publishing Information The Warwick Valley Dispatch (USP # 666800), located at 2 Oakland Ave., Warwick, N.Y., is published weekly on Wednesday. George F. Ketchum founded the Warwick Valley Dispatch in 1885. The Dispatch has been published and edited by Mr. Ketchum and Miss Florence L. Ketchum; by Eugene and Betty Jane Wright; and at the present by E. F. Wright and Min Jae Hong. Second-class postage is paid at Warwick, N.Y. Postmaster: send address changes to The Warwick Valley Dispatch, P.O. Box 594,

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Editor, The BCM public hearing will be continued on Wed., Jan. 19 at 7:30 p.m. at Town Hall. This is the only public notification that you will receive. Question from the community: "What will be the impact of runoff from lawn fertilizers…pesticides and herbicides on the ecology of the wetlands?" Answer from BCM: "There will not be any measurable contribution of lawn associated pollutants to the adjacent wetlands…The present agricultural uses received a significantly higher level of pesticides and fertilizers than will the residential lawn areas…" Translation: According to BCM, it's more ecology-friendly to "grow" 40 four-bedroom houses in a subdivision than to grow corn and hay! But, isn't preservation of agriculture important to Warwick? This subdivision will replace all the farmed land with houses. Join us on Jan. 19 and convince the Planning Board that this subdivision, on the edge of the village, will have a significant and detrimental impact on our community. PHYLLIS BRILLER FOR SAVE OLD BELLVALE

Editor, Founded in 1978, Home Depot Inc. is the world’s largest home improvement retailer, with fiscal 2003 sales of $64.8 billion. This franchise states they listen and respond to the needs of its customers, treating them like partners, offering frequent two-way communications. These are the principals and standards for the framework upon which Home Depot is built. On Dec. 31 our local Home Depot store, located in Wallkill, sent our favorite “hotdog man” packing, ending a seven year relationship with the store and a service that many in our community took advantage of. Outraged, I along with many others gathered a petition filled with 1250 names who objected to this management decision. On Dec 23 I sent this petition to 14 people within the management team of Home Depot. It went out to such people as: Mr. Robert Nardelli (CEO of Home Depot), Mr. Dennis Donovan (Vice President, NYS), Mr. Tom Taylor (Pres. Eastern Division), Mr. Buchanan (District manager locally), and Mr. Mark Goldberg (local Home Depot manager). To date I have yet to hear from anyone within the Home Depot organization. What happened to the “we listen and respond to the needs of our customers” framework? I welcome everyone to call #1-800-553-3199 (Customer Service) to complain about this decision. I guess they just aren’t listening, so let’s try harder to be heard. Thanks for your help! HOLLY O’HERN

Budget Reform Editor, The time is now to close the door on the 20 year string of late budgets that has created anger and frustration for New Yorkers. As the Senate’s first order of business this year, we passed two comprehensive budget reform bills that would fix the budget process and ensure that a budget is in place, on time, every year. The reforms include the enactment of a contingency budget that would take effect automatically if the new budget is not passed by the start of the new fiscal year. The Governor has agreed to sign a budget reform bill, passed by the Senate that would enact budget reform in 2005. I urge the Speaker to bring the budget reform bills to the floor or act on a different bill; reconvene the Budget Reform Conference Committee if necessary, to create a bill that both houses of the legislature will agree on. The Budget gridlock has existed for two decades too long and we have a tremendous opportunity to end it right now. Never has there been a time more crucial to the situation of our state than now for budget reform. Ending late budgets is at the top of my agenda and it must get done this year. SENATOR THOMAS P. MORAHAN 38TH DISTRICT

Clarifies Recommendation of Strategic Business Plan Report Editor, As Chairman of the Warwick Partnership for a Quality Community (WPQC) I have been made aware of an article that appeared in The Warwick Valley Dispatch, regarding the Strategic Business Plan report that the WPQC Committee submitted to the Town Board on Dec. 9, 2004. The article misrepresented one of the plans recommendations by stating that senior citizens over the age of 62 should be exempt from school taxes. For the record, the recommendation was to "exempt all citizens over 62 without school-age children from school taxes, subject to income criteria, and a resident for more than 20 years." The idea behind this recommendation is to devise a way to help our senior citizens, who have been such a vital part of our community for so many years, to not be overburdened by school taxes and thus be able to remain in our community. The Town Board will be reviewing all of the recommendations in this report to determine what legally and viably can be implemented. Thank you for allowing me to clarify this point. LEONARD M. DEBUCK WARWICK TOWN COUNCILMAN

Thanks SACH, Doctors, Warwick Ambulance & Police Department Editor, I would like to thank the Warwick Volunteer Ambulance, the Village Police Dept., St. Anthony Community Hospital, Dr. Cieplinski, Dr. Coppelleri, and Dr. Shah - for all the help and support they gave me and the loving care they gave to my husband, Leonard Brown. I would also like to thank my family, friends and neighbors for all they’ve done for me when I lost my husband. I can’t say enough about this Village and the people in it. SUSAN M. BROWN & FAMILY

Shameful Example of Big Business Trampling the Little Guy Editor, I am writing to express my concern over the decision of Wallkill Home Depot to discontinue its relationship with the hot dog vendor who has been conducting business in front of this store for years. Home Depot's claim that this space is needed to sell merchandise is laughable: does Home Depot really expect customers to believe that they are tight on space? This is yet another shameful example of big business trampling the little guy, and I, for one, will now make a point of purchasing my home supplies elsewhere. The message from this multi-billion dollar corporation should be a reminder to all of us in the community that what matters most to them is profit not people—even hard working people performing a simple, much-enjoyed service to our local community. I am sure I am not the only parent of young children who has benefited from this vendor's services throughout the years. Picking out paint colors, hardware or cabinets can be a challenging experience when you are accompanied by children. Stopping by the hot dog truck on the way in for a chat and a snack always made this task a little easier on us. Incidentally, there was always a line of customers waiting to be served and there are certainly countless contractors and other patrons that will miss the convenience of grabbing a quick lunch from the hot dog stand. I wonder if these folks feel the same way my kids do: Why even go to Home Depot if you can't stop by to see the hot dog man? ELLEN WUAGNEUX

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Prudential Rand Refurbishes Historic Train Station

Staff members from the new Prudential Rand Real Estate office (from left) Matt Rand, Elizabeth Alvarado, Maribel Rossiter, Marie Pennings, Virginia Isernia, Karen Schoonmaker, Michelle Markowski, Greg Rand, Loretta McLaughlin, and Bob Ferrante. By Eileen Patterson To celebrate its Warwick opening, Prudential Rand hosted a cocktail reception to introduce its offices. They are leasing the old Lehigh and Hudson Train Station and took on the expensive project of refurbishing and updating the space. Over $100,000 was spent refinishing the original floors, adding new carpet, painting and creating an open workspace for the agents. Managing Partner, Matt Rand said, “We were very excited to create a living museum about Warwick.” Prospective newcomers will have the opportunity to browse the office and see the exhibit of black and white photos of local buildings. Some are still standing while others are preserved only in the commentary provided by the Warwick Historical Society. In 1859, a meeting of prominent farmers and merchants of Warwick resulted in the organization of the Warwick Valley Railroad Company. The charter to build a

Hunter’s Death continued from page 1 said the case is being “actively investigated” and more than 250 interviews have been conducted to gather information. “Mr. Mania was apparently shot with a high-powered rifle and ballistic evidence is being evaluated on the recovered bullet,” said Van Der Molen. The Police have ruled out suicide and consider the death “suspicious.” The Manias, a close-knit family, are devastated. “It’s so hard each and every day knowing and not knowing at the same time,” said Mania’s mother, Virginia. “The hardest part is missing him and knowing he’s not coming home. He was a great boy who loved the outdoors, plants, animals and his dogs, especially “Fritz” his German Shepherd.” Salina Mania, his younger sister says that there’s a part of her that is missing because of her brother’s death. “There’s a big void in your life when something like this happens and what hurts the most is not knowing what happened and who did this,” she said. “Tim was a good caring guy who’d help you out when you needed anything. Although he and Janet had no children, he loved kids, especially the nieces and nephews,” she added. Mania was a Warwick Valley Central School graduate and had previously done landscaping work and worked, for a time, at Occupations, Inc. in Middletown. When she learned her son was missing Virginia Mania knew something had happened that was serious.

railroad from Warwick to Greycourt, NY where a connection could be made with the New York and Erie lines, including Newburgh, was granted in 1860. Most residents will recognize names on the list of the original Board of Directors of the Warwick Valley Railroad Company - James Burt, James B. Wheeler, John L. Welling, Milton McEwen, Gabril Wisner, Ezra Sanford, William Herrick, Grinnell Burt, Nathan R. Wheeler, and James C. Houston. Many of the descendants of these forwardthinking individuals still live in Warwick. In addition, there are several memorials to their legacy throughout the Town. In April of 1882, the Warwick Valley Railroad Company was consolidated along with two other local lines into The Lehigh and Hudson River Railway (L&HRRY) Company. Passenger travel ran on a regular basis through Warwick until July of 1939. The L&HRRY continued to transport cargo until going bankrupt in 1976. Cargo trains run by the Susquehanna Railway still use the tracks. In 1979 James and Gayle

“There’s no way he was lost…he’d been all over these hills since he was able to walk and knew every inch of the forest,” recalls Virginia. “I thought he may have fallen out of a tree-hunting stand and was hurt or maybe he crashed his ATV and was injured.” She herself searched for her son from 7 p.m. until 2 a.m. the night he was reported missing and then was out searching with other family members at 7 a.m. the next morning. The week of the tragedy was the first week of deer season in the Warwick and the Cascade Road area is a popular hunting place with resident and non-resident hunters. Mania was apparently hunting in full camouflage hunting gear but did not wear his orange silk vest, which could readily be seen by other hunters. His other sister, Juanita, was thankful for all the help the community gave in searching for her brother: “We want to thank all the police and volunteers and especially one of the dedicated firemen who got hurt while looking for Tim that day. “There’s someone out there that is living with a guilty conscience and eventually - with our prayers and God’s help – he or she will come forward to tell what happened.” Hanging on the wall of the Mania home is a framed photo of Tim given to his family by the staff of Our Lady on the Hill shortly after his untimely and tragic death. It reads: “Tim…We will love you forever.” The State Police are asking anyone with information or who may have been hunting in the vicinity of Cascade and Birdsall that week to contact them at 782-8311.

Tunnel purchased the building from L&HRRY and worked to have the Station added to the National Register of Historic Places. Those original leaders wanted to expand the exposure of Warwick and create a path in from New York City and Pennsylvania. This insight is similar to the impetus behind Rand’s decision to take the space at 25 Railroad Avenue. “Many of our customers in Westchester and Rockland are interested in Warwick,” said Rand. “They don’t know much about the area, but have heard enough about Warwick to know it’s the right place for them. This office will immediately give newcomers an opportunity to appreciate the charm and history of Warwick.” The office is currently staffed with seven agents; most of whom live in Warwick and have experience working in the Warwick real estate market. Marie Pennings is leading the team and brings with her a lifelong history in Warwick. At the age of 16, Marie was named Miss Warwick. In addition, she brings the experience of owning and managing her own real estate agency.

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Matthew Cleary Wins Golden Hill’s Geography Bee

Village of Florida By Mayor Jim Pawliczek

Golden Hill’s Geography Bee Winners are Jacob Weber, third place; Matthew Cleary, first place, and Adam Meier second place. Matthew Cleary, a fifth grade student at Golden Hill Elementary School, won the school-level competition of the National Geographic Bee on Jan. 11, and a chance at a $25,000 college scholarship. The school-level Bee, at which students answered oral questions on geography, was the first round in the 17th annual National Geographic Bee. The Bee is sponsored by the National Geographic Society. Fourth grader Adam Meier and fifth grader Jacob Weber placed second and third respectively. Other finalists included fifth graders Ian Gott and Dominick Chiappone and fourth graders Samantha Rheel and Dalton Gill. The kickoff for this year’s Bee was the week of Nov. 15

with thousands of schools around the United States and in the five U.S. territories participating. The school winners, including Matthew Cleary, will now take a written test; up to 100 of the top scorers in each state and territory will be eligible to compete in their state Bee on April 1. The National Geographic Society will provide an allexpenses-paid trip to Washington, D.C. for state champions and teacher-escorts to participate in the National Geographic Bee national championship on May 24 and 25. The first-place national winner will receive a $25,000 college scholarship and a lifetime membership in the Society.

‘New Options to Pay for College Costs’ S.S. Seward Institute in cooperation with the Education Funding Consultants Association presents “New Options to Pay for Skyrocketing College Costs” on Wed., Jan. 26 at 7 p.m. in the cafetorium. This is a free information session for parents of college-bound students. You will learn how to qualify for more financial aid and receive instructions on filing finan-

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cial aid forms, five key ways to reduce your child’s college tuition, five tips on how to manage college costs, eight ways the IRS can help pay for your child’s college education, and choose which college may offer your child the most free money and less loans. This program has drawn record numbers of parents at other area high schools. Come early to ensure a seat.

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The surgeons stopped the procedure and put Jack on a ventilator. Thankfully, he is again able to breathe on his own. The short term goal is to get him stable enough to go back into surgery to begin the process of grafting skin from his legs to his back. Diane has not left Jack’s side since the accident. For a short time, she was also a patient in the burn unit because she suffered third degree burns to her hands while putting out the fire on her son’s back. When asked how her injuries are doing, she shrugs it off explaining the inconvenience more than the pain. “I’ll be fine - it’s just that I need my hands right now to help Jack. It’s more frustrating than anything,” said Diane. Jack has four older siblings; two sisters who are 10 and 17; and two brothers, 11 and 20. Family, neighbors, and the children’s long time nanny, Patty Williams, have all come together to make sure the family routine stays on course. All of this help gives Diane and Jack’s dad, Mark, the chance to stay near Jack. Jack is a very smart boy who has a lot of questions for his doctors. He wants to know what happened, what’s next, and the most important question of all - when can he go home. A third grader at Sanfordville Elementary School, Jack is at the beginning of a very long road to recovery. The doctors and Jack have a plan. When all of the walls in his hospital room are completely covered in cards, letters and pictures, then he can go home. Diane is glad that he’s got something to focus on. She hopes that this plan will distract him from the pain he’s suffering. Diane said, “You know how, as a Mom, your heart breaks when your child’s feelings are hurt? It’s unbearable to watch him suffer with this physical pain and not be able to make it better. Every moment is torture for him.” Jack

receives regular doses of morphine and valium to keep him comfortable. Diane is overwhelmed by the response from her friends, her neighbors, Jack’s school and her community. Her phone rings constantly with offers of help. The cards, pictures and letters that Jack has received have lifted his spirits immensely and created a terrific distraction for him. There is a high risk of infection for burn victims, so hospital rules are keeping many young visitors away. The Warwick High School Football Team sent a football covered in words of encouragement for Jack. “I thought this only happened on television,” said Diane. “What an awesome community we live in. Please make sure everybody knows how much I appreciate what they are doing.” Warwick Police Chief, Tom McGovern has organized a blood drive for members of the police department who would like to donate blood in Jack’s name. This sort of generosity is not out of character for Chief McGovern, but this case is particularly close to his heart. McGovern is a neighbor of the Kennedy family; he calls Jack “The President.” McGovern responded to the scene on that Sunday night and was on hand to keep Jack calm for the helicopter ride. He said, “As I was putting him onto the helicopter I reminded him that this type of service is usually reserved for Presidents.” Jack is not out of the woods yet but he is in good hands, even if those hands are bandaged. Diane’s strength is palpable and her determination to make her son better is unmistakable. This is the kind of story that parents hear about and wonder if they could handle this situation. It’s evident that Diane doesn’t wonder. She will get Jack through this crisis no matter what it takes.

This article is my way of communicating with you, the residents of Florida on a regular basis. The opinions expressed in it are solely my own. At the Village monthly meeting held on Jan. 12 the Village Board authorized the mayor to negotiate an option to purchase a parcel of land. This land will serve as a parking lot for the North Main Street business district. This parcel of land will connect with the vacant spaces behind all the Main Street stores. This parking design is very similar to one that was created in the Village’s 1965 Master Plan. At present Main Street parking is inadequate and because of it many potential customers choose not to stop their cars and or attempt to park. More available parking would mean that the village would be able to attract more stores. More stores would attract more customers and in turn would benefit not only the existing stores but the homeowners as well. It is the intention of the Board that the creation of additional off street parking be of little or no expense to the taxpaying homeowner. At present we are reviewing other successful parking projects in neighboring communities. In addition an application for a grant from the Federal Government is being submitted. The project will proceed as finances permit.

Florida Fire District Meeting The Florida Fire District Board of Commissioners will meet Tues., Feb. 1 at 8 p.m. at the Fire House located at 19 South Main Street, Florida.

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Mt. Alverno Center Introduces Free Caring Caller Program Just like the words to the 1945 song, “Let it Snow,” written by Sammy Cahn and Jule Styne, “Oh the weather outside is frightful.” But unlike the song, it may not be “delightful” for the chronically ill, the elderly or the disabled who live alone and have little contact with relatives, friends or neighbors. Those who live nearby may actually blame the weather when an elderly or disabled neighbor hasn’t been seen for days or even weeks. Now, with the cooperation of the Town of Warwick and local police departments, Mt. Alverno Center, an adult home and assisted living, has instituted its Caring Caller Program. This program is a free community outreach program designed for at-risk individuals, such as the chronically ill, the elderly or the disabled, who would benefit from a daily phone call to check on their well-being. If your telephone number begins with a local exchange within any part of the Town of Warwick and you are living alone without benefit of daily social contacts you will most likely be eligible. In order to allocate the calls to those who are most in

need, the telephone conversation will be limited to a polite but simple question such as, “How are you today? and “Is everything O.K?” To properly allocate limited resources, persons who do have frequent contact such as those who receive daily visits or calls from relatives or friends or even those who subscribe to “Meals on Wheels” will not be eligible. People who enroll in the new program are asked to supply the names and telephone numbers of emergency contacts, especially those who live nearby, and the name and phone number of the individual’s primary care physician. In the event there is no response to a daily call, one or more of these individuals or, if necessary, the local police, will be asked to investigate and report back to the caller. Applications for the Caring Caller Program are currently being distributed at public locations throughout the Town of Warwick including senior centers. To recommend a participant or for information on the Caring Caller Program, call (845) 987-5632.

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Fun Children Programs at the Florida Public Library On Mon., Jan. 24, the Florida Public Library will begin registration for the new winter programs in February and March. Rhymetime will be on Wednesdays or Thursdays at 10 a.m. for toddlers (18 – 35 months old) with a parent or caregiver. Each week children will enjoy books, stories, songs, finger plays and a simple craft. Storytime will be on Wednesdays or Thursdays at 11 a.m. and is limited to preschoolers from 3 – 5 years old “on their own.” A parent or caregiver must remain on the Library premises while the program is in session. Children will enjoy books, stories, games, felt board play and a fun craft each week. Both of these programs begin Feb. 2 and Feb. 3 and will run for a total of six sessions. Please note that these programs are not offered on Feb. 23 and 24. Family Storytime will begin on Feb. 6 and run for six sessions on Sun. afternoons at 2 p.m. If you can’t make it to the Library

during the week, this is the perfect program for you! The whole family can enjoy reada-loud favorites, stories, songs and crafts designed for all ages. YA Discovery will begin on Feb. 15, and continue on each Tuesday after that for six weeks at 6:30 p.m. This program is for young adults in grade 6 and up and will feature a series of “Hands-on Projects” including knitting, watercolor and sign language. Teens are also invited to participate in T.A.G. (Teen Advisory Group) on Sat., Feb. 12 at 2 p.m. to enjoy pizza while they help plan new programs and suggest media purchases for the library. All of these programs require registration in advance. In order to protect the privacy of patrons, the Florida Library is instituting a new procedure for registration. Please check at the circulation desk for details. You may still sign up for programs in person at the Library or by calling 6517659.

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‘New Options to Pay for College Costs’ S.S. Seward Institute in cooperation with the Education Funding Consultants Association presents “New Options to Pay for Skyrocketing College Costs” on Wed., Jan. 26 at 7 p.m. in the cafetorium. This is a free information session for parents of college-bound students. You will learn how to qualify for more financial aid and receive instructions on filing financial aid forms, five key ways to reduce your

child’s college tuition, five tips on how to manage college costs, eight ways the IRS can help pay for your child’s college education, and choose which college may offer your child the most free money and less loans. This program has drawn record numbers of parents at other area high schools. Come early to ensure a seat.

Animal Shelter Seeks Canned Food Donations Warwick Animal Shelter is asking for donations of canned cat and canned dog food, paper towels, bleach, laundry detergent, paper plates, cat litter, large dog biscuits and cat toys. The Shelter’s plan with Science Diet Pet Food eliminates the need for dry dog food.

The Shelter is open seven days a week from 12 noon until 4 p.m. and is located at 48 Public Works Drive off Kings Highway. Heartfelt thanks on behalf of all the homeless pets waiting to be adopted at the Warwick Valley Humane Society. For more information call 986-2473.

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At the Warwick Valley High School, the students in teacher Dave Colao’s fifth period class takes the metal desks out of their long, straight rows and push them together, forming small tables around the classroom. While they eat their lunch, be it nachos with cheese or a slice of pizza, the students work independently at the computers, discuss ideas in groups, or work individually at their desks. Some days, the students participate in lively conversation or debates; others, they use the Internet to research topics that interest them. “There’s no pre-fabricated curriculum here,” said Colao, a teacher and seminar-facilitator at the High School. “In this program, the learning is student-driven.” The program, called TAG (Talented and Gifted), is a gifted education seminar in which students’ creativity, intelligence, interests and motivation drive collaborative and project-based learning. Arranged as a vertically-graded, credit-bearing class that meets once per day, the TAG program’s community is based on each student’s planning, creativity, and originality. “Here, learning is honored for its own sake,” said Jill Buell, the District Coordinator for Warwick’s TAG Program. “The students create their own material from resources and engage with their classmates, determining the best ways to communicate what they learned.” Recently, the activity in Colao’s class has been centered around a debate that left the students questioning the most important educational issue they face as high school students. Divided into four small teams, the students researched, presented and defended what they considered to be the most important potential change that would benefit their learning experience. “I wasn’t really sure what to expect,” said Colao, “but I’m pleased. I’m happy they did it.” Each team, consisting of two or three students, chose an issue to present to the class, creating a debate about the topics of block scheduling, smaller class sizes, more elective classes and a later school-start time. The idea to integrate block-scheduling, or a restructuring of the school day into classes that are longer than the traditional 45-minute period, was presented by Nick Buell and Matt Krauze, both juniors. In one common form of block-scheduling, students have four long class periods per day, lasting approximately 90 minutes, instead of seven or eight shorter ones. According to the students, benefits include reduced drop out rates, fewer failing grades and improved instruction and learning.

“Longer class periods lead to better discussions and really open up the subject,” said Buell. Junior Dana Regan and sophomore Jenna Murphy countered this concept, bringing the idea of augmenting the amount of electives, or optional classes or subjects, to the floor. The team claimed that more classes in other areas would not only build the character of a well-rounded student but encourage more students to think outside the box. “I would really like to see more variety,” said Regan. “While there are ten electives to choose from in the agriculture department, there’s just one in the performing arts area, and it’s only open to seniors.” The TAG class, which is an optional course, is selective; students are admitted after passing a screening of standardized and intelligence test scores, teacher recommendations, a set matrix for student creativity and IQ test scores. According to Buell, approximately 90-100 students are currently enrolled in the TAG program in Warwick. “The screening is ongoing, meaning at any time, a student can be screened for admittance by request of a guidance counselor or parent,” she said. “Overall, the program does very well in providing a learning environment for the most creative and gifted students in the district.” Colao agreed, using the words “interest-based learning” and “free space” to describe his classroom environment. As the students debated their points back and forth, Colao listened and observed, intervening only when necessary. “I would call myself a learning coordinator,” he said. “Instead of me telling them what to do, they came up with this discussion as a result of their own experiences and interests.” Sophomores George Markt and Lara Tomich and freshman Raafay Syed presented the issue of smaller classes. After using the Internet to research long-term case studies and statistics, the team concluded that classes having as few as thirteen students lead to higher grades, improved standardized test scores and increased student-teacher interaction. Following this presentation, freshmen Jenn Menge and Christine Westphal introduced the idea of a later school start time to the class. The team, which also used the Internet for much of their research, found that schools that start between 8 a.m. and 9 a.m., nearly an hour later WVHS’s 7:10 a.m. starttime, experienced increased enrollment numbers and decreased levels of depression among the students. They also compared the start time of WVHS to the start-times of other local schools, such as Monroe-Woodbury High School. “Much of the growth in the TAG program comes from students’ curiosity, mutual learning and exploration,” said Buell. “Their motivation is central to the program.” In the past, TAG students have participated in various projects, such as working with animal shelters, improving the collection of books at the WVHS library, and researching various topics based on their own personal interests, such as black-and-white photography and brain research. For the 2004-2005 school year, Buell’s goal for the TAG program is to help students continue to expand their personal abilities and gifts to create a classroom environment that encourages both individual and group thought and communication. “The program provides a safe environment where students can learn at their own pace,” she said. “Here, it’s OK to take left hand turns.”

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Warwick Remembers Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Text and Photos by Robert Demetry A tiny little church at the end of Warwick’s McEwen Street celebrated big on Mon., Jan.17, the birthday holiday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., in praise, prayer and song. They remembered the civil rights visionary whose “dream” for America was to put an end to hatred, injustice and violence against all peoples and replace it with a new spirit of kindness, sharing and unity, regardless of color or religion. A standing room only crowd listened to numerous church hymns and celebratory selections directed by Fred McPherson. The main sermon was given by the Rev. Joseph Walston, pastor of the Fellowship AME Church in Brooklyn, NY. He is the father of the Rev. Mashona Davis who shepherds Warwick’s UAME congregation. Short tributes to Dr. King’s “dream” of freedom, justice and equality for every human being during the civil rights movement of the 1950s were presented by several speakers including: Quinn Hermann who read Dr. King’s “I Have a Dream” speech delivered Aug. 28, 1963; Village of Warwick Mayor Michael Newhard; Warwick Town Supervisor Michael Sweeton and Samuel Tucker, retired Valley Central School guidance counselor. Also, Town of Warwick Justice, Peter Barlet; The Rev. Patricia McLeod, Executive Director of the Edwin Gould Academy in Chestnut Ridge, NJ, and Attorney Douglas Stage, President of the Warwick Lions Club. A complimentary “southern-style” luncheon was served to all attending by members of the Warwick UAME congregation.

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‘The Frank & Joe Show’ Comes to Sugar Loaf New York City's hottest roots jazz band, “The Frank and Joe Show,” will perform “live” in their guitarist Frank Vignola's homebase of Sugar Loaf on Fri., Jan. 21 at 8 p.m. at the gourmet restaurant, Amarone's. The show features Frank Vignola on lead guitar, Joe Ascione on percussion, Ken Smith on rhythm guitar, Gary Mazzaroppi on bass, and Chuck Ferruggia and Rich Zukor on percussion. “The Frank & Joe Show” first appeared in 2004 upon releasing their debut album, “33 1/3.” It was produced by Grammy Awardwinning producer, Joel Dorn and featured guest appearances by Jane Monheit, Janis Siegel and Dr. John. Soon thereafter the group hit the road where they remained throughout the year on multiple tours across the country bringing audiences to their feet and garnering rave reviews as one of the most electrifying and inimitable instrumental groups to emerge in recent memory. Most recently, “The Frank and Joe Show” re-entered the studio to begin work on their second album. The record, which will be released in Spring 2005, will capture “The Frank and Joe Show's” impressive evolution to a dynamic and full-fledged working band with over 200 performances now under its belt.

This rare appearance in Vignola's hometown, where he lives with his wife and three sons, is not to be missed as it guarantees to dazzle Upstate New York residents like few concerts they will have the opportunity to witness this year. For more information on “The Frank and Joe Show,”

Fuddy Meers: A Cure for the Winter Blahs The outrageous comedy “Fuddy Meers” by David Lindsay-Abaire will kickoff The Illustrious Theatre Company’s (ITC) third season at the Warwick Valley Winery. This absurd farce, guaranteed to cure the winter blahs, was originally produced off-Broadway by the Manhattan Theatre Club in 1999 and received critical acclaim and a Drama Desk award. The cast includes a number of ITC regular company members as well as several newcomers: Les Ferguson (Richard), Tim Lawlor (Millet), Joe Martin (Kenny), Lisa Montanaro (Claire), Ted Odell (the Limping Man), Nancy Rollins (Heidi), and Pat Sheffield (Gertie). Mary Clifford is the director. “Fuddy Meers” will run three weekends in Feb., Fri. to Sun., on the weekends

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of Feb. 11, 18 and 25. Fri. and Sat. performances are at 8 p.m. and Sun. performances are at 7:30 p.m. Seating, which is cabaret style, begins an hour before curtain for those who would like to enjoy a delicacy from the bistro-style menu of the winery. Tickets are available at the winery, The Bookstore, 20 Main Street in Warwick, or by phone (845-258-4858); advance purchase is recommended. Tickets are $17, except seniors and children 12 and under are $14 (note: some language may be inappropriate for children). The Warwick Valley Winery is located at 114 Little York Road, just off County Route 1 in Pine Island. Directions are available at the winery’s website: wvwinery.com, or by calling 973-7644936.

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John Martin’s Fine Dining Experience By Lon Tytell

unique. You'll find Stella Artois, Sapporo, Long Tail Ale, Yuengling, Erdinger, and Warstiner. If you prefer bottled beer and flavored vodka, you've come to the right place. Patrons constantly ask Kasey to make Margaritas and Berry Martinis. Adding her own little twist to the mixed drinks, Kasey often hears requests for another round. Stop in to find out details about the upcoming Beer and Wine Tasting Night. The public is invited to take advantage of Open Mic Night on Tuesday and Thursday. The regular host, Dave Connelly, makes you feel welcome and encourages you to share your hidden talents on Tuesday nights. Live music is performed Friday and Saturday evenings for your entertainment pleasure. Kasey and Adam took over ownership of The Great John Martin's on Nov. 15, 2004. They enjoyed participating in The Taste of Warwick, held at The Warwick Valley Winery. They are excited about their venture and the great response from the public. Kasey and Adam greatly appreciate the support of their patrons and are planning a grand re-opening in February to say thank you to all their customers. For more information about this restaurant, call 651-2337.

A fine dining experience awaits you at John Martin's Restaurant and Pub in Florida. Co-owners, Kasey Foster and Adam Becz, along with Chris Braun, Executive Chef, and Ronny Heter, Assistant Chef, provide the perfect place to enjoy delicious food and drinks at affordable prices. The energetic young staff provides excellent service, great versatility, and immense enthusiasm to help you savor the time spent at John Martin's. It's no wonder this establishment is very popular. Chris, a graduate of The NY Restaurant School, had previously worked in four and five star restaurants before coming to John Martin's. He enjoys creating dishes which he shares with Kasey and Adam. The extensive variety of Early Bird specials is a must for those with hardy appetites. An entree served with salad, dessert, and a fountain drink is very reasonable. Chicken Shepard's Pie, Flat Iron Steak, and Chicken Francaise over Linguini are just a few of the choices available. Generous, mouth watering portions are served....enough to bring some home. Opening for lunch and dinner Monday through Saturday, The Great John Martin's invites you to select from chicken, meat, fish, a kid's menu, sandwiches, and other delectable items. Customers look forward to the filet mignon, grilled chicken with brandy sauce, fish n'chips, and jumbalaya chicken. Homemade cakes will soon be added to the scrumptious dessert selection. The on and off premise catering and private parties are much in demand. For those who yearn to quench their thirst, drink specials are offered at the bar A Special Place to Dine - Kasey and Adam of The throughout the week. The range Great John Martin's are planning the upcoming of different beers on tap is simply week's menu.

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Port of Call to Present John Reilly’s ‘Different Strokes’ Well known New Jersey artist, John Reilly, opens at The Gallery at Port of Call with “Different Strokes,” an exhibition that offers the viewer an opportunity to appreciate the range of the artist’s work, both in style and subject. Reilly’s oil paintings are about spontaneity. His subjects range from belly dancers to corporate executives, quiet churches to roaring roller coasters, all painted in bold vibrant colors, tempered by sensitive brushwork. A reception, open to all, will be held on Sat., Feb. 5, 6 - 8.30 p.m. at The Gallery at Port of Call, 40 Main St. in Warwick. The Gallery is open daily and the exhibit will be on display from Feb. 3 through Mar. 13. For information call (845) 986-9500 or visit www.portofcall.net.

John Reilly’s “Rainy Days.”

Library Spices It Up With Indian ‘Masala’ Cuisine On Feb. 10 the Albert Wisner Public Library will host a tasting party and discussion of Indian cuisine. The dishes will be prepared by Nita Elphick of Florida, who is formerly from Gujarat, India. She is the author of a cookbook coming out in May 2005 entitled “Masala Cuisine.” Ms. Elphick will present five dishes for tasting, all are vegetarian. Indian cooking requires a thorough knowledge of the properties of spices and the blending with other spices. The recipes prepared for the tasting will contain spices chosen for their healthful benefits. A key ingredient in these recipes is soya which is vegetable protein that is very low in fat with no cholesterol, but also high in protein and low in carbs. In addition to the tasting Ms. Elphick will discuss the preparation and ingredients in the dishes. Recipes will be provided. The library requests that patrons register for this program, as seating is limited. Star Gazing Are you interested in the moon, stars and planets? Would you like to see them close up? Join the Albert Wisner Public Library for a star gazing program on Feb. 2 from 8 – 10 p.m. Participants will be observing the sky from the home observatory of Jim Burnell on Pine Island Turnpike. Mr. Burnell is a long time Warwick resident who has built telescopes and is an avid astrophotographer. His book “The Handbook of Astronomical Image Processing” will

shortly be issued in its new second edition. Some of the images he has photographed from his observatory can be seen at www.jimburnell.com. Book Discussion – “The Color Of Water” February is Black History month and on Feb. 26 at 2 p.m. the Library will host a discussion of James McBride’s “The Color of Water: A Black Man’s Tribute to His White Mother.” Written in remembrance of his Polish-born, Southern-raised Jewish mother - who married a black man and raised twelve children, all of whom completed college – “The Color of Water” is a classic of the memoir genre, a testament to love, and a true American story. Copies of the book will be available at the Library on Feb. 1. Registration is requested for this discussion. Senior Focus Two Senior Focus Programs are planned for Feb. Senior Focus Programs are designed for Senior Citizens in our Community but are open to all adult patrons. These programs are hosted at the Greenbrier Room at Mt. Alverno Center on Grand Avenue in Warwick. Seating is limited in these classes and registration is required. Armchair Pilates On Thurs., Feb. 3 at 2 p.m. the Library will host Armchair Pilates at the Mt. Alverno Center as part of the Library’s Senior Focus. The instructor is Kelly O’Hanlon a fitness specialist at New York Sports Club. She holds an

NDEITA Certification in Pilates. She currently teaches mat pilates at all levels and enjoys working with all ages. Pilates is a body conditioning system created over eighty years ago by Joseph H. Pilates. Initially popular with dancers and other performers, the Pilates method has become popular in the fitness world. Exercises are designed to improve strength, flexibility, and range of motion; also to encourage musculoskeletal alignment. Using exercises designed to improve posture, circulation, and balance, instructor Kelly O’Hanlon will lead participants through a series of completely chair-based challenges. The only equipment necessary is a chair. Registration is required to participate in this program. Scrapbooking a Memory Page Create a special page for a cherished memory at the Library’s Scrapbooking class on Feb. 22 at 2 p.m. Scrapbooking is the name for the process of combining words and photos, colorful papers and embellishments in a way to tell the story of important people or events in a person’s life. In this class participants will make a simple memory page. Participants are asked to bring personal photos they wish to add to their page. All other supplies will be provided. Registration is required. How to Register? To register or learn more about these programs stop by the Albert Wisner Public Library reference desk or call the Library at 986-1047.

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SEVENTY YEARS AGO January 23, 1935: • On Tuesday morning a fire destroyed the Warwick Shoe Store, owned by Edward Marks, on Church Street. Fast work by the Warwick Fire Department saved the Warwick Laundry, which was next-door. The shoe store, at one time, was the home of Miss Lina Corris and later, became the Van Dien Kitchens - it had been remodeled for their use. Later it was sold to Mr. Marks. • The Rev. Taber Knox, pastor, of the Reformed Church was in the Warwick Hospital after being "hit by a car in New York City on Wednesday night. His left leg was broken above the knee." The accident occurred when he was walking along West 59th St. to get to the subway. • On this day in 1925 the temperature dipped to two degrees below zero after nine inches of snow fell in 12 hours. It was capped by ten inches of ice. • Looking Back reported that in 1915 butter was selling for 37 cents a pound, onions were 5 cents a quart and potatoes were going for 90 cents a bushel. SIXTY YEARS AGO January 17, 1945: • Mr. & Mrs. Eugene Wright entertained Miss Florence Ketchum, Mrs. Gertrude Sayer-Jones, Mr. William B. Sayre, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bierstine Jr. and Mrs. Frank Wilson in honor of Mrs. Wright’s birthday. • The Quartermaster Corps men were building a temporary Prisoner of War camp near Mine Lake at West Point to house German soldiers, captured during the Battle of the Bulge. • Firemen were called battled through snowdrifts to get to the home of Bill Fredericks on Locust Street to put out a chimney fire. • John Papaceno and his family narrowly escaped injury on when "their car was forced off the road just above the Jessup Poultry Farm outside of Goshen by a large truck." The car went down a bank and turned over on its side. The car, which was not damaged, was righted and brought back to Warwick by the Warwick Auto Company. • Playing at the Oakland Theater was, "Since You Went Away," starring Shirley Temple, Jennifer Jones, Lionel Barrymore, Joseph Cotton and Robert Walker. FORTY YEARS AGO January 20, 1965: • The Florida Village Board adopted the Village’s first Zoning Code and the Florida School Board voted to ban Beattle-type haircuts in the schools. • The Warwick faculty basketball team, in a benefit night for the Warwick Little League, won 63-48 over the Chester faculty. Members of the Warwick team included Frank Lacalamita, Jim Martin, Dennis Dempster, George Martin,

John Cesare, Joe Green, Tony Santore, Bob Lattimer, Vito Magdelinskas and Lawrence Valley. • Also playing that night was the Seward Alumni Ladies Team, which included, Pat Lempka, Diane Uszenski, Dottie Kimiecik, Terry Dougherty, Brenda Rejmaniak, Captain Jo Spencer and Virginia Kimiecik. • The Old Timers Team included Dick Whitbeck, Rocky Garcia, Joe Long, Frank Stamski, Art Boo, Jim Beattie, Walt O’dell, Bill Dedrick, Fred Batz and Joe Brennan, who lost to the Little League Fathers, 27-22. • The Fathers Team included Jack Caldwell, John Schirmer, Frank Puccio, Lou Pascal, Tom Kamarod, Bill Arthur, Joe DeFrancesco and Bob Ibbetson. TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO January 16, 1980: • By a unanimous vote the Warwick Village Zoning Board of Appeals denied a variance for a restaurant in the former Martin residence at 40 Oakland Avenue. The Board found that the applicants, Michael and Olympia McLean, had not proved any hardship. • The Greenwood Lake Chamber of Commerce selected Paul Lehman as 1979 Citizen of the Year. He and his wife, Edith, first came to Greenwood Lake in 1946 and bought property on Old Dutch Hollow Road. His business, Highway Printing, operates in Florida and Paramus, NJ. His avocation of fire prevention earned him honorary membership in the Greenwood Lake Fire Department by allowing the firemen the use of his property for their annual picnics. • Jimmy Sturr of Florida is the 1979 Orange County Citizen of the Year. He has received a resolution from the New York State Assembly honoring him on a motion made by Assemblyman William Larkin Jr. of Newburgh. TWELVE YEARS AGO January 20, 1993: • A total of 1,327 tickets were sold for the "Light of the Lights Star Search" held on Jan. 15, at the High School that featured faculty and student talent such as Coach Tim St. Lawrence doing a series of cartwheels and dance; the Pennyloafers playing, "When the saints come marching in;" Mr. Berrios, the track coach, had the girls screaming with his singing, "I did it for you." • When Aubrie Fenyak fell while tap dancing to "42nd Street" and shed tears, the audience cheered her on to get up and finish, which she did; the Blues Brothers of Terry and Terry "were simply awesome" while six-year old Tricia Hedgecock danced to the "Twilight Zone." Danielle Henry sang "I will always love you" while sixth grader Meg Cleary sang the national anthem. The event was to raise money for lighting around the C. Ashley Morgan Field. Mr. Tom Sciarra was master of ceremonies. • Warwick Town Supervisor, Joseph G. Rampe, together with the Town and company officials shoveled snow to get to the ground to break into the dirt to begin construction of a new 48,000 square foot ShopRite Supermarket on Route 94 South at the corner of Warwick Turnpike. • The Warwick Village Zoning Board of Appeals held a four-hour meeting to table action on Jonah Mandelbaum’s application to subdivide 23 acres on Crescent Avenue into 38 lots known as Chelsea Gardens, Inc. to allow the Board to make an on-site inspection. The Planning Board sent the applicant to the ZBA as the lots did not meet the environmental control criteria due to slopes in excess of 25 percent.

Reflecting on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day By Senator Thomas Morahan On Mon., Jan. 17, Americans observed a national holiday in honor of Martin Luther King Jr., the civil rights leader whose legacy continues over 40 years after his visionary, "I Have a Dream" speech. King’s civil rights movement reached its zenith when legislation was passed to expand voting rights. As the Chair of the Senate Elections Committee, I am very pleased that this year Dr. King’s dream, that all Americans have unimpaired accesses to vote, was supported by legislation in Albany. This year the Legislature approved the federal Help America Vote Act (HAVA). This legislation is designed to improve and enhance voter access, as well as modernize elections across the nation. It also specifically addresses voter registration. The HAVA legislation requires that if a voter registers

to vote by mail, and has not previously voted in an election for federal office, the voter must provide a valid and current photo identification or a copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or other government document that shows the name and the address of the voter. If a voter fails to provide one of these forms of required identification, the voter can still cast an affidavit ballot to ensure they can participate in the election process. Other improvements, including prohibiting the use of punch card ballots, as well as establishing a statewide administrative complaint procedure, have been approved by the Senate. As many New Yorkers enjoyed the Martin Luther King Jr. Day, hopefully they took time to appreciate his contribution to our democracy. One of his finest moments came at an Inter-racial assembly at the Lincoln Memorial, when he called out, "Let freedom ring."

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For Your Health: Quitting Smoking

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By Nicholas Pennings, DO Samuel Clemens once quipped, "Quitting smoking is easy, I’ve done it a hundred times." His remark provides a lot of insight into the challenges of quitting smoking. First, is that most smokers want to quit, so much so, that they keep trying over and over again. Second, is that most smokers relapse in spite of a sincere desire to quit. Third, is the misperception that quitting smoking is easy. It is not. Quitting smoking is one of the greatest challenges any smoker will face, but as with any great challenge, the rewards are great as well. Many smokers have quit and you can do it too, but you need a plan. To succeed at quitting smoking, you have to want to quit, and you have to want to do it for yourself. You cannot quit for your spouse, for your children, for your parents, for a friend or for your doctor. You quit because it is the single best thing you can do for yourself. It’s a gift you give to yourself. You quit because it is the best thing you can do for your body. I find that success at becoming smoke free requires three key components: motivation, commitment and leverage. Motivation comes from identifying the things you dislike about smoking. Commitment reflects your resolve to stop smoking no matter what happens. Leverage is the tool you use on yourself to work through your inevitable temptations to smoke. Motivation There are many reasons to motivate you to quit smoking. Health concerns are a major motivating factor. As a young boy, I watched lung cancer take my father. He was a jovial, hard working man whose strong, stout body wasted to skin and bones before a slow and painful death. A death I would wish on no one, and a motivating factor for me to write this article. More than 90% of lung cancers are caused by smoking, most are found too late to treat effectively. Emphysema is another severely debilitating and often fatal smoking-related illness. Emphysema is a slow, gradual process that destroys your ability to use you lungs. It starts

with difficulty breathing climbing stairs, running or just exerting yourself more than usual. As you smoke more, emphysema can become more severe making it difficult to engage in any activity without becoming short of breath. When severe, breathing with emphysema is like breathing through a drinking straw. Try placing a straw in your mouth and walking around breathing only through the straw. You quickly loose your breath and have to stop and wait to recover. It is a miserable feeling. Heart disease is a common and severe but often unrecognized complication of smoking. Smoking not only accelerates hardening of the arteries, it induces chemical changes in the body that set the stage for a heart attack or stroke. When you quit smoking, your risk for a heart attack starts to decline in just 24 hours. Other diseases caused by smoking include cancer of the mouth, throat, esophagus, kidney, bladder and breast. Poor circulation, low back pain, cataract and infertility are other health issues. Erectile function in male smokers begins to decline in their thirties. The truth is smoking affects every part of the body from your head to your toes. Vanity strikes closer to the heart. Smoking accelerates the aging process affecting your appearance in many ways. The leading cause of tooth loss after the age of 30 is smoking. As your dentist will tell you, periodontal disease causes your gums to recede and your teeth to fall out. Yellow staining just adds to the undesirable impact on your teeth. Skin wrinkling is accelerated by smoking, especially when combined with sun exposure or tanning. Facial skin becomes leathery and takes on a grayish hue. So if you want to lessen your desire for a cigarette, just imagine yourself toothless and wrinkled. Not a pretty sight. Smoking is expensive, and getting more expensive every year. Smoking one pack per day can cost $150.00 a month or more. That is almost $2,000.00 a year for each pack you smoke. That doesn’t include lost work days and added medical and dental expenses. Commitment & Leverage Commitment is an unwavering resolve to stay smoke free no matter how strong the urge to smoke becomes. Without strong commitment, relapse is inevitable. Commitment means you view quitting smoking as something that you must do, not something you should do. It’s a determination not to smoke no matter how desperate the continued on page 15

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By Leah Cerkvenik, RN Executive vice President/Administrator of St. Anthony Community Hospital, Schervier Pavilion Health Care Facility and Mt. Alverno Center Adult Home and Assisted Living Services – otherwise known as the Warwick Health Care Campus (WHCC).

Our Mission New Year’s resolutions have often been treated with skepticism since most people admit to breaking them. However, there are significant health challenges today that are exacerbated by smoking, obesity and other unhealthy lifestyles. When it comes to your health, the beginning of the New Year is a great time to make a fresh start, set reasonable goals and make resolutions that you can keep. At St. Anthony Community Hospital we offer many programs to help you achieve those goals. Our Warwick Health Care Campus has always been ready to provide the best state-of-the-art health care for our community. At St. Anthony Community Hospital, Schervier Pavilion and Mount Alverno Center we achieve this, not only with the latest technology but also by having the best highly qualified doctors, nurses, technicians and others on our staff. Responding to the needs of our community, however, is not simply having a fine hospital, a skilled staff or long term care facilities available when they are needed. One of our most important contributions is offering a wide array of health and wellness community programs and support groups to assist you in making healthy lifestyle choices. It is also important that every resident know that we provide information and free screenings that aid in the prevention of illnesses. Throughout the year, for example, we offer screenings for colorectal cancer, diabetes and prostate cancer as well as mammograms, pap smears and instruction

in breast self-examination. St. Anthony Community Hospital provides a physician referral service, a maternity consultant and a variety of prenatal and baby care classes. We also sponsor support groups for people with serious illnesses and their families. And, from time to time we offer free seminars on a variety of health issues. In the near future we will open the St Anthony Community Hospital Women's Imaging Center, a comfortable off-site facility at 55 Ronald Reagan Blvd. in Warwick. The Woman's Imaging Center will offer the most advanced digital mammography system available in Orange County as well as diagnostic and screening breast ultrasound; pelvic and general ultrasound and DEXA bone density exams. Beyond our advanced technology, we have tailored our services to provide the highest level of patient comfort. The new Women’s Imaging Center is conveniently located just off Kings Highway and has ample parking only footsteps from the entrance to the building. We urge everyone to schedule an appointment for an annual physical with his or her doctor and to make healthful New Years resolutions. Please take advantage of our screenings and health care programs, many of which are offered free to everyone in our community. They can be found on our web site at www.StAnthonyCommunityHosp.org. Please visit it to learn more about these programs and our other services.

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OBITUARIES Passing through Nature to eternity. -Shakespeare

ROBERT B. SCOTT JR. Robert B. Scott Jr. of Warwick passed away on Mon., Jan. 10, 2005 at Arden Hill Hospital, Goshen. He was 85. Born in Poughkeepsie, NY on Feb. 16, 1919, he was the son of the late Robert B. and Bertha Decker Scott Sr. He was the widower of Elsie Mabee Scott. Mr. Scott retired in 1974 as Postmaster in Warwick, where he worked for 18 years. He was a member of the Warwick United Methodist Church and the COGS of the church. A veteran of the United States Army, he served during World War II with the 2nd Armored Division. He was a member of VFW #4662 in Warwick. He is survived by his, Robert B. Scott III, of Florida, NY and his wife, Nancy; and one grandson, Matthew Scott. He was predeceased by a sister, Dora Ayers Jeffries. Funeral services were held Wed., Jan. 12 at LazearSmith & Vander Plaat Memorial Home. Burial was in the family plot in Warwick Cemetery, Warwick. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice. THERESA M. KAMROWSKI Theresa M. Kamrowski of Florida, NY, a retired Accounts Payable Clerk with Big V ShopRite, Florida, entered into rest Thurs., Jan. 13, 2005 at O.R.M.C. – Horton Campus, Middletown. The daughter of the late Frank & Mary Glowacz Musial, she was born in Florida. She was a member of St. Joseph’s Church, Florida. Theresa was the widow of Frank J. Kamrowski. Survivors include her most cherished gift in her life, her son, Jeffrey Kamrowski and daughter-in-law Dina of Florida; her most loved grandchildren, Michael and Alyssa

Selmon on Dean’s List Lauren Selmon, daughter of Jean and Stanley Selmon, a 2003 graduate of Warwick Valley High School has been named to the Dean's List at The University at Albany. She is double majoring in Psychology/English and expects to graduate in December of 2006.

Romanko on Dean’s List Houghton College Academic Vice President Ron Oakerson announced that Bethany Romanko of Pine Island

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situation or how strong the craving. It’s saying to you: "smoking is not an option." Your degree of commitment will determine your success or failure. No matter how determined you are to quit, you will have periods of strong cravings. That is the time you need leverage to quit. Leverage is created by identifying the reasons why quitting smoking is important to you. Events occur over the course of time that make you think twice about smoking. It can be your young child asking you not to smoke, a hacking cough when you could not breathe, looking at your wrinkles in the mirror, lying on the emergency room stretcher with chest pain or being told you have a "spot" on your lung. These are experiences that evoke a strong emotional response. When you are in the midst of a craving, capture the emotion associated with those or any similar experience and use it to help you say: "No, I do not want to smoke." That is the leverage you use to work through a craving. That is what enables you to avoid relapse.

Kamrowski; loving sister, Cecilia Caplicki of Florida; loving brothers, Stanley Musial of Florida and Edna Slingerland, Goshen, Joseph Musial and wife, Katherine, of Florida; brother-in-law, Stanley Kamrowski and wife, Rose, of Florida; sister-in-laws, Pauline Caplicki and husband, Edmund, of Goshen, Frances Jazwinski and Annie Kamrowski of Florida and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by one brother, John "Jack" Musial and two sisters, Bertha Volock and Valerie Musial. Visitation was Sun., Jan. 16 at T.S. Purta Funeral Home, Florida. A Funeral Mass was held Mon., Jan. 17 at St. Joseph’s Church, Florida. Burial was in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Florida. Memorial contributions may be made to Florida Fire & Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 600, Florida, NY 10921. ADELE J. HUTH Adele Huth of Warwick passed away on Sun., Jan. 9, 2005 peacefully at St. Anthony Community Hospital, Warwick. She was 95. Born in Atlanta, Georgia Jan. 2, 1910 she was the daughter of the late Frederick Harris and Frances Adelia Jobson. She had a degree in fine arts and was an accomplished artist. At age 92, while a resident at Mt. Alverno, she was awarded the "Staff Choice Award" for her watercolor painting which was displayed at the NYAHSA office in Albany. She was predeceased by her husband Carl A. Huth and son, Carl A. Huth, Jr. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Al and Elizabeth Basler of Warwick; her son, Joseph Huth of Raleigh, N.C., three grandchildren, Jennifer Basler of Hull, England, Jeffrey Basler and his wife, Karen, of Norwalk, CT and Steven Huth of Cary, NC.

is among the 237 students who have been named to the Dean’s Honor List for the 2004 fall semester. The list includes students who have earned a GPA of 3.75 or higher and are carrying a full-time course load of at least 12 hours. Bethany is a Junior majoring in Childhood Education.

Feldner on Oswego Honor Roll Lauren L. Feldner of Warwick has been named to the Dean’s List for the fall semester at SUNY Oswego. Feldner is a sophomore studying psychology at Oswego.

Visitation and funeral services were Wed., Jan. 12 at Lazear-Smith & Vander Plaat Funeral Home. Burial was at George Washington Memorial Cemetery, Paramus, NJ. Memorial contributions may be made to the Warwick Reformed Church. JOHN "JACK" S. COOPER John "Jack" S. Cooper a lifelong Warwick resident and a retired 15-year Police Officer for the Village of Warwick Police Department and a retired employee for the Town of Warwick DPW entered into rest Thurs., Jan. 13, 2005 in St. Anthony Community Hospital, Warwick. He was 71. The son of Emmett N. and Eva M. Decker Cooper Sr. he was born on Sept. 12, 1933 in Craigville, NY. Jack proudly served in the U.S. Air Force and the Military Police. He served as Past President of the Village of Warwick Police Benevolent Association, past president of Warwick Fast Pitch Soft Ball League and was a member of Orange County Umpires Association. Survivors include four sisters, Ethel C. Brischler of Murfreesboro, TN, Christine G. Cooper of Goshen, Shirley O. Cooper of Warwick and Betty C. VanTassel and her husband, Miles, of Hamburg, NJ; and several nieces and nephews. He was pre-deceased by a brother, Emmett N. Cooper Jr. and a sister Dorothy C. Couser. Funeral services were held Sat., Jan. 15 at T.S. Purta Funeral Home, Florida. Rev. Daniel Boyce officiated. Burial was in Orange County Veterans Cemetery, Goshen. Memorial contributions may be made to Town of Warwick Police Benevolent Association, P.O. Box, Warwick, NY 10990.

SUNY Cortland Dean’s List The following students earned Dean’s List honors for the Fall Semester 2004 at State University of New York College at Cortland. Florida – Amanda Marie Capelli, Colleen A. Herlihy and Tameka Icia Stephenson. Sugar Loaf – Brittany Laine Schenk. Warwick – Kerri Kathleen Wright.

Focusing on Negative Aspects of Smoking I find that those who successfully quit smoking do so out of either disgust or fear. Those who are disgusted with smoking feel stronger about the things they dislike about smoking, than the things they like about smoking. The cost, the smell, the effect on appearance, the social stigma and the health risks out weigh the pleasure derived from lighting up. By focusing on the negative aspects of smoking, you too can change your attitude toward smoking, becoming disgusted with the thought of smoking. Fear usually comes from some sentinel event that raises your concern about the health risks of smoking. An abnormal chest x-ray, an episode of chest pain, bronchitis, pneumonia, a heart attack, or stroke makes you realize smoking can kill you and drives you to make a change. Fear and or disgust combined with high level motivation, strong commitment and the proper leverage tools enables anyone to succeed at quitting smoking. Next week: Key Steps to Stop Smoking Dr. Nicholas Pennings is a member of St. Anthony Community Hospital’s medical staff and is Board Certified in Family Medicine. His is affiliated with Horizon Family Medical Group, located at 21 Maple Avenue in Warwick.

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LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Florida, at a regular meeting thereon held on January 11, 2005, duly adopted a local law amending Sec. 119-17 (District Use Regulations) of the Zoning Law of the Village of Florida to include gasoline service stations as a conditional use in the General Commercial District. A copy of said local law is on file at the Village Clerk’s office where it may be inspected during regular village hours. By Order of the Village Board GLORIA McANDREWS, Clerk 1-19-t1

The Board of Education of the Warwick Valley Central School District invites the submission of Sealed Bids for MUSIC EQUIPMENT Proposals are requested in accordance with specification. Sealed bids will be received until 2:00 P.M. on Feb. 8, 2005 at the Business 0ffice of the Warwick Valley Central School District located in the Dorothy C. Wilson Education Center at 225 West Street Extension (P.O. Box 595); Warwick, NY 10990-0595; at which time and place all bids will be opened and publicly read. Complete Specifications and Bid Forms, including Notice to Bidders, may be obtained at the Business Office or by calling (845) 987-3024.

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT the Village of Florida will be accepting sealed bids for the purchase of one (1) new multi-event playground unit until 4:00 P.M. on February 8, 2005, at the Village Hall, 33 South Main Street, Florida, NY. Said bids will be publicly opened at 7:30 p.m. on February 8, 2005. Complete specifications are available at the Village Clerk’s Office, Monday through Friday, except holidays, during regular business hours. The Board of Trustees reserves the right to reject any or all bids. By Order of the Board of Trustees Gloria McAndrews Village Clerk 1-19-t1

Dorothy Wilson District Clerk 12-19-t1 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. 1-19-t6

A Community Message From The Superintendent of Schools Warwick Valley Central School District By Dr. Joseph L. Natale www.warwickvalleyschools.com

Warwick Valley Students Rank Among the Best in Orange County Results of the 2004 state math assessment tests show that differentiated instruction, after school tutoring and other District wide educational initiatives are working. Warwick Valley School District fourth and eighth grade students not only excelled on the challenging math tests; but I am proud to report that they ranked among the best in Orange County. With 93.7 percent of the District’s fourth-graders scoring at the highest performance levels on the state math test, Warwick qualifies as the top ranked elementary District in Orange County. Even though the District’s elementary test results are consistently among the best in the region, this year marks the first time Warwick has outscored all of the other School Districts in the County. What helped to secure this year’s top ranking was, for the first time, all of the elementary schools broke the 90 percent benchmark on the state math test. At Pine Island Elementary School, where student scores at levels three and four jumped by 16 percent in one year, 98 percent of the fourth-graders scored at the two highest levels. This tied Pine Island with Cornwall Elementary as the top ranked elementary school in the County. Park Avenue Elementary School tied for second place with 96 percent of the students demonstrating a high level of proficiency on the test. This is also the second consecutive year that no Park Avenue students scored at the lowest level. Two of the District’s other elementary schools – Kings and Pine Island – also had the distinction of not having any students score at the lowest levels. For so many of our fourth-graders to score above level one on the state math assessments, it is a clear indication that all of our students, including those with special needs, are getting an excellent education. At the Middle School, 8th grade test scores also indicate an increase in student proficiency. Seventy-five percent of the eighth-graders scored at the two highest levels on the 2004 math test. In addition to surpassing the District’s 70 percent goal, the test results represented a 10 percent improvement over the previous year’s scores. This steady improvement reflects the School District’s goal to move each student to

his or her next level of proficiency. It also indicates that the investments our District has made in the math program are paying off. Listed below are some of the recent enhancements Warwick Valley has made to the math program as part of our comprehensive effort to continually improve student achievement: • Challenging Textbook Series Implemented a new elementary math textbook series that enabled the District to closely align its curriculum with the New York State math standards. The 2003-04 school year was the second full year students in grades K-5 were exposed to the challenging Scott-Foresman program. • Differentiated Instruction – Across the District, teachers are using the strategies and techniques presented at various in-service workshops to meet the diverse needs of their students. • Enhanced Academic Intervention Services – Established a more balanced approach to presenting Academic Intervention Services to students. In addition to pulling students out of class to receive the additional academic support, AIS staff members also now work directly with teachers in the classrooms to enhance student learning. • Additional Middle School AIS teacher – The District hired a second AIS math teacher to help give additional support to students who demonstrate a need. • After school instruction – Last year, the District introduced an after school math program for 8th grade students. The program, which was geared toward those who scored poorly the previous year on the Terra Nova assessment test, provides students with an additional 45 minutes of math instruction twice a week. The program was expanded this year to include 6th and 7th grade students. As we begin a New Year, it is important that we continue to provide innovative programs and services that will not only meet our students’ needs, but will challenge them on an individual level to reach their full potential. . "Genius without education is like silver in the mine,” -Benjamin Franklin

LEGAL NOTICE The Board of Commissioners of the Pine Island Fire District has set the official meeting night as the third Thursday of each month, 8:00 p.m. at Pine Island Fire District Fire House. In addition, the budget meeting will be September 1, 2005. The meeting schedule is as follows: January 20, 2005 February 17, 2005 March 17, 2005 April 21, 2005 May 19, 2005 June 16, 2005 July 21, 2005 August 18, 2005 ***September 1, 2005*** ***Budget Meeting*** September 15, 2005 October 20, 2005 November 17, 2005 December 15, 2005 By Order of the Board of Fire Commissioners Pine Island Fire District Paulette Wilk Rudy, Secretary 1-19-t1

PUBLIC MEETING

The Albert Wisner Public Library Board of Trustees and Architect Paul Mays of Butler Rowland Mays Architects, LLP

Tuesday, January 25th at 7 p.m. Warwick Town Hall, Kings Hwy. Snow date: Thursday, Jan. 27 at 7 p.m.

For a public presentation of the

Preliminary New Library Building Design And an update on this project.

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WARWICK – OPEN HOUSE - Sat., Jan. 22, 10a.m.-4 p.m. Cape cod style home in the village offers 3 BRs. + loft, 1 BA, EIK, fireplace, crown moldings, cedar deck, full bsmt. and detached garage on a large partially wooded lot. House is deceiving from road – must see to appreciate. $339,000. 126 So. St. Ext., Warwick. For more info call (845) 9878499. 1-19-t1

VILLA/VACATION RENTAL 2004-2005 Enjoy a memorable vacation week at Westgate Lakes Resort in beautiful Orlando, FL, between Disney World & Universal Studios – 2-bedroom unit. Pools and Lake, owner privileges and discounts. Call Warwick owner for additional information 987-7837. 12-31-tfn

Thrift Shop THRIFT SHOP of Christ Episcopal Church is open every Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 12 noon at 50 South St. in Warwick. Clothing, baby clothes, toys, household items, books and magazines. Clean saleable donations welcome. 986-3440. 3-22 tfn

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Lou Marquet Joins Citizens Foundation Board The Orange County Citizens Foundation announces that Lou Marquet, a resident of Warwick and a partner in Leyland Alliance LLC, has joined their Board of Trustees. Marquet began a three-year term on Jan. 1, 2005. Louis G. Marquet is Executive Vice President and partner of Leyland Alliance LLC. His experience includes development of office, residential and hotel construction of historic properties in New York City, high-rise resort communities in Miami Beach, Florida and in the Caribbean, and suburban residential communities in the Northeast. Besides his many professional affiliations, Marquet is a member of the Warwick Rotary, a member of the Board of St. Anthony Community Hospital and Winslow Therapeutic Riding Center. He is a supporter of the Warwick Valley Community Center and a Community 2000 Director.

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Sports Fans!

Ryan Sets Record at Stanner Games By Richard Furst

I BET YOU DIDN’T KNOW Brought to you by Eric Nilsestuen Remember those flimsy leather helmets football players used to wear in the early days? The ones you see in the grainy old film footage and the black and white photos? Well who invented the plastic helmet and when did its use become common? Most of the credit goes to Gerry Morgan, who worked with others at the John T. Riddell Co. in Chicago and patented the first plastic football helmet. It was used for the first time by players in the now defunct College All-Star game in 1939, and by the early 1940s every player was wearing a Riddell helmet – as they do to this day. ••• When the Cleveland Browns parted ways with coach Butch Davis in the middle of the 2004 season, they agreed to pay him the remaining $12 million on his contract. As a result, during his three and a half seasons at the helm, Davis was paid $24 million for leading the team to 24 victories – a nice, even $1 million per win. Then again, it was only fair. Cleveland’s previous coach was Chris Palmer, who won five games over two years and was paid – you guessed it -- $5 million. ••• There must have been something in Minnesota’s water back in 1984. Longtime New Orleans quarterback Archie Manning ended his career with the Vikings that year, and every football fan knows that Archie is the father of two NFL quarterbacks – Peyton of the Indianapolis Colts and Eli of the New York Giants. But amazingly, another player on the ’84 Vikings had two sons playing quarterback in the NFL in 2004. One of Minnesota’s tight ends that season was Don Hasselbeck, father of Seattle starting signal caller Matt and Washington back-up Tim. ••• I bet you didn’t know...that being an independent agent means we can get the best coverage and best price from a number of top Insurance companies...Stop in or call and see for yourself.

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Aislinn Ryan continues to blaze a trail into the future with great running performances as she set the record for the one-mile run at the Molloy-Stanner games. Ryan’s time of 4:57.49 was a full ten seconds faster than second place and shows that she has the potential to run faster when she meets up with competition. Ryan will meet with the best competition as she will run the Boston Invitational mile on the 29th against the best milers in North America. The field will feature two milers from Canada as well as the US record holder, Nicole Blood. Ryan’s goal for this race will be to break 4:52 and place as high as she can. Several other great performances were also turned in by the indoor team. Kristin Peluso jumped 14’8" in the long jump and had all attempts over 14’. Earlier Peluso anchored the sophomore SMR team to first place in their heat with a negative split 2:36.0 800m leg. In that event Megan Rose led off in 67.0 for the 400m while Shannon

Farrell and Krista Alair split 29.8 and 29.0 respectively for the 200m legs. In the Freshman SMR Amy Connors led off in 68.7 and after a tough handoff in a crowd, Stephanie Young clocked 31.3 and Joliet Beato legged out 32.5. Then Tori Pennings ran the first of two great races as she split 2:30.1 to bring the team home in 4:42.7. The team placed seventh overall. Later Pennings ran the 1600m in 5:34.9 to place high in the second heat. Right on her heels was Kaitylin Hurley in 5:53.7. Also running a PR in a 1600m was Julie Gouss in 5:51.5. In the 55m high hurdles Anna-Marie Arias won her heat in 10.44. Later Arias ran 49.5 for 300m. In our lone relay for the day Jaclyn Young, Jenni Testa, Megan Rose and Katelin Blaine combined for 1:53.4 at 800m with splits of 28.2, 28.6, 29.0 and 27.4 respectively. This is our fastest time in three years. Later Young ran the 600m in 1:44.9. There are many great performances yet to come as the season is now in full swing and the girls are focused on producing personal records. The next big meet for the team will be the OCL championship meet to be held on Sun., Feb. 6 at West Point. Come out and support the team.

Gymnasts continued from page 20 third in the Floor Exercise and third place in the AllAround competition. At the same level, Lisa Costa took third on the Balance Beam and second in the Floor Exercise. Madison Davis, competing at Level 7, Ages 13-14, garnered the following awards: first place, Uneven Bars; second place, Balance Beam; second place Floor Exercise; and second place All-Around. Girls from the Level 6 team, Ages 12 and up, had a very successful competition. Top honors went to Jacqueline Combs, first place, Balance Beam; second place Floor Exercise; third place All-Around, Nicole Bender, third place Balance Beam; fourth place Floor Exercise, fifth AllAround, and Jade Giza, third place Vault, second place Balance Beam. In the Level 5, 12 and up competition, Megan Ryan placed fourth on the Balance Beam. The Level 4 competition was divided into two age groups, Ages 9-11 and Ages 6-8. In the Ages 9-11 division, Shannon McNamara placed second on the Vault, second on Balance Beam, second on Floor Exercise and third in the AllAround competition. In the same age group, Megan Alberse took second on the Uneven Bars and third on the Vault. For the Level 4, Ages 6-8, competition MacKenzie Mayo placed fourth on the Vault, second on the Uneven Bars, and third on the Balance Beam. In addition, MacKenzie took first in the Floor Exercise and won first place in the All-Around competition. Ashley Parchinski, who also competed in the Level 4, Ages 6-8, division, placed third on the Uneven Bars, first on the Balance Beam and was third in the All-Around. Morgan Beattie and Summer Sakowski further contributed to the Level 4 success by placing first on Vault and fourth in Floor Exercise respectively. Next up for Sports, Fitness and Fun gymnasts is the Manhattan Classic at the end of January. In February they will travel to Binghamton, NY for the "I Love New York Cup."

Ashley Parchinski, third grader at Kings Elementary School, warms up on the balance beam before the Hudson Valley Winter Classic gymnastics competition held in Kingston, NY. Ashley went on to take first place on the Balance Beam in the Level 4, Ages 6-8, division.

Children’s Instructional Swim Program Spring 2005 The Children’s Instructional Swim Program will begin February 28, 2005. Registration for residents of the Warwick School District, whose children have previously been in the program will be held in the SANFORDVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL cafeteria on Saturday, January 22, from 9 – 10:30 a.m. and for newcomers to the Program, 10:30 a.m. to noon. Classes will be scheduled on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings for children ages two and up. Children attend once weekly for 8 weeks. A Water Safety Instructional Aide class will be scheduled for children ages 13 and up (for this class only, parents may sign up at the District Office, February 9, 10 or 11 from 9 a.m. to noon or 2:30 – 4 p.m.) Any questions please call Maureen Charlton at 987-3029.

Fee: • Swim Class, First child $48, each additional child $40 (8 sessions) • Water Safety Instructional Aide, $50 (8 sessions instruction, 8 sessions aiding, book included in fee)

WARWICK VALLEY DISPATCH, JANUARY 19, 2005 join the listeners’ circle. No registration required. Call 651-7659 for information. Florida Public Library – Scrappers Delight, Jan. 25, 7 p.m. Bring your own book and supplies; share ideas and learn new techniques. Meetings held 4th Tuesday of each month for adults over age 16 only. Call 651-7659 for information.

WEDNESDAYS Chess Club - The Tuscan Café, 5 South St., Warwick each Wednesday, 5:30 p.m. All levels welcome.

protect the patrons’ privacy a new procedure for registration has been instituted. Check registration desk for details; stop in or call 651-7659 for information.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 20 Wine Tasting & Buffet - Café Samaya, 18 Main St., Warwick, Jan. 20, 7 to 9 p.m., $35 (buffet only $25). Call 986-9200 for information and reservations.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 25 Albert Wisner Public Library - The Library will host a Public Meeting at the Warwick Town Hall, Kings Hwy., Jan. 25, 7 p.m., to present the preliminary design for the new Library building and to update the community on the project.

Defensive Driving Class – Thurs., Jan. 20, 5-10 p.m., American Legion, Forester Ave. (side entrance). Cost: $39. To register call George Arnott 469-9482. Albert Wisner Public Library - Knitting Together with Sally Pelligrini - 6:30 p.m, Jan. 20. Teen Program. Beginning students must be in at least 5th grade and accompanied by an adult. This is the 2nd of four sessions. Come and learn the basics. Call 986-1047 to register.

Florida Public Library – Winter Classics storytelling for kids in grade K-5, Jan. 25 through Tue., Feb. 15, 4 p.m. Black Dirt Storytelling Guild invites story lovers to

SATURDAY, JANUARY 29 Tuscan Café, 5 South St., Warwick – Women Uncovered!!!, special songwriters’ series featuring original songs written and performed by women, Jan. 29, 8-10 p.m. Uncorked & Unplugged - Warwick Winery, 114 Little York Rd., Warwick, 2584858. Afternoon Series, 2 – 5 p.m., Jan. 29, Cavern – Folk, Country, Blues. Special Event - McMule Bluegrass w/Country/Rock Blues Twist; admission $10 w/RSVP; $12 at door; doors open 7 p.m. for bistro-style menu; showtime 8 p.m. SUNDAY, JANUARY 30 Uncorked & Unplugged - Warwick Winery, 114 Little York Rd., Warwick, 2584858. Afternoon Series, 2 – 5 p.m., Jan. 30, Mike Jackson – Jazz & Blues Guitar.

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MONDAY, JANUARY 31 Albert Wisner Public Library - Book Discussion, Jan. 31, 6:30p.m. Teen Program for grades 5 and 6. Join a discussion of Matilda Bone by Karen Cushman. This book tells the story of Matilda, an apprentice to a bonesetter in medieval England. Ask your ELA teacher about extra credit. Snacks will be served. Call 986-1047 to register. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 5 Albert Wisner Public Library - Anime Movie Night, Feb. 5, 7-9 p.m. Teen Program - newly formed anime group spans three towns. This month’s meeting at the Goshen Library to watch Princess Mononoke. Call the Library for details and registration 986-1047. Free Blood Pressure Clinic – Sat., Feb. 5, 10 a.m. – 12 noon, Warwick Ambulance Bay, 146 South St. Ext. SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 6 S.S. Seward Senior Class hosting a breakfast (pancakes, eggs, sausage, home fries and baked goods), Feb. 6, 8-11 a.m., Seward H.S., Main St., Florida. Cost: $6/adults; $5/senior citizens and $3/children under 10. Proceeds to benefit senior class trip.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 21 Florida Public Library – Chess Club, Jan. 21, 3:30-4:45 p.m. Children in FUFSD grade 1 and up are eligible. Library volunteer and chess expert Ed Dubin provides beginner to intermediate instruction and time for free play. Registration is required in person or by calling the Library 6517659. Sugarloaf Music Series – Warwick’s Frank Vignola & "The Frank & Joe Show," Jan. 21, 8 p.m., Amarone’s 62 Wood Road, Sugar Loaf. Reservations required (9866463); $25 includes admission and appetizers; cash bar available. SATURDAY, JANUARY 22 Uncorked & Unplugged - Warwick Winery, 114 Little York Rd., Warwick, 2584858. Afternoon Series, 2 – 5 p.m., Jan. 22, Loren Welsh – Acoustic Folk. Winter Art Show - Jan. 22, 1-3:30 p.m., hosted by the Albert Wisner Public Library and Warwick Lions. Teens, kids and families will gather at Stanley-Deming park for snowman decorating and snow sculpture competitions. Prizes. Call the library for more info at 986-1047. Snowdates are 1/29 or 2/5. Florida Public Library – Local artist Heather Hayes teaches beginners’ drawing class for teens and adults only, Jan. 22, 2 p.m. Bring an object you would like to draw. All other materials provided by the Library. Register in person or by calling 651-7659. SUNDAY, JANUARY 23 Uncorked & Unplugged - Warwick Winery, 114 Little York Rd., Warwick, 2584858. Afternoon Series, 2 – 5 p.m., Jan. 23, John Sheehan – singer/songwriter/guitarist. MONDAY, JANUARY 24 AARP #377 Meeting - Jan. 24, 12:30 p.m. sharp, Warwick Town Hall Senior Room, Kings Hwy. Guest speaker: Town Supervisor Michael Sweeton. Everyone is welcome. Refreshments will be served. Florida Public Library – Registration Jan. 24 for: Family Storytime (Sundays); YA Discovery (Tuesdays); Rhymetime & Storytime (Wednesdays & Thursdays. To

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Pedestrian walks along Main Street shielded from pelting snow by umbrella. Snow fell upwards of four inches late Thursday afternoon and into the evening hours.

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‘Sports Fitness & Fun’ Gymnasts Successful in Year’s First Meet By Katie Bisaro Gymnasts from Sports Fitness and Fun (SFF) in Florida have started 2005 out in fine form as they competed in their first meet of the New Year. Individually, and as teams, representing different levels and ages, the athletes acquitted themselves well winning several medals and awards. The Hudson Valley Winter Classic was held on Jan. 8 and 9 at Ulster Community College in Kingston, NY. Individuals and teams representing over 20 gyms, participated in this large, state qualifying meet. Sports, Fitness and Fun sent participants from Level 4 to Level 8, with only Level 4 and Level 6 competing in the team competition. The Level 4 team took second place, while the Level 6 team came away with third place honors. Individually the gymnasts, from Sports, Fitness and Fun, made a very good showing as several achieved All-Around scores high enough to qualify for the State meets that will be held in the spring. For Level 8, Ages 8-12, Celia Orlowski placed second on the Vault, continued on page 18 At right: The Level 4 gymnastics team from Sports, Fitness and Fun in Florida recently took second place honors at the Hudson Valley Winter Classic. Pictured are (front row) Shannon McNamara, and Summer Sakowski. (Back row from left): Robyn Jeffrey, MacKenzie Mayo; Middle Row: Coach Olga Koltchina, Katlyn Rymarzow, Morgan Beattie, Ashley Parchinski, and Megan Alberse.

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