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On Monday, September 25, 2017, Mayor Dennis Leahy and the Village of May-
brook Board of Trustees formally recognized members of the Town of Montgomery
Police Department and the Village of Maybrook Police Department and bestowed
upon them awards of recognition for their heroic actions on May 16, 2017. Sergeant
Michael Maresca, Village of Maybrook Police Department was presented the Life
Saving Award; Police Officer Kevin Greany, Village of Maybrook Police Depart-
ment was presented the Life Saving Award and Combat Cross; Lieutenant Alex
Landolina III, Town of Montgomery Police Department was presented the Life Sav-
ing Award and Combat Cross; Police Officer John Hank, Town of Montgomery Po-
lice Department was presented the Life Saving Award, Combat Cross, and the Medal
of Honor; and Chief Arnold “Butch” Amthor of the Town of Montgomery and the
Village of Maybrook Police Department was awarded the Combat Cross and Purple
Heart from the Village of Maybrook. Chief Amthor was unable to attend the Award
Ceremony as he is still recovering from the incident. Chief Amthor’s mother Alice
and his wife Lisa accepted the awards on his behalf. Mayor Dennis Leahy and the Village of Maybrook Board of Trustees wished Chief Amthor a
speedy recovery and hope to see him back to his duties as Chief in the Town of Montgomery and the Village of Maybrook soon. Mayor Dennis Leahy
conveyed his deepest appreciation to the dedicated officers from both departments who were involved in this life-threatening incident and thanked all
of the agencies that responded, including but not limited to the New York State Police, Orange County Sheriff Carl Dubois, Orange County Executive
Steven Neuhaus, and Orange County District Attorney David Hoovler.

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Village of Maybrook

Village Hall
111 Schipps Lane
Maybrook, New York
(845) 427-2717
www.VillageofMaybrook.com

Office Hours:
Monday – Thursday: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Friday: 8 a.m. - Noon

Dear Residents, Village of Maybrook
Trustee: Kevin Greany
Fall is upon us and shortly we enter the holiday season! We had a lot of activity in Trustee: James R Barnett
the Frederick Myers Veterans Memorial Park this fall with Co-ed Adult Chicago Trustee: Robert Pritchard
Softball and Orange County Cal Ripken Baseball and Softball. Orange County
Youth Soccer was also played in the in the park as the Village of Maybrook Village Mayor:
Department of Public Works and Orange County Youth Soccer are working Dennis K Leahy
together to get new grass to grow on the David Weiss Park Soccer field for next (845) 427-2717 ext 201
spring. This fall, our Village hosted a Fall Community Wide Yard Sale, the 2nd
Annual 5k Race and Walk to Benefit Homeless Veterans with the Maybrook VFW Post 2064 and Auxiliary Deputy Mayor
and the Village of Maybrook Halloween Celebration for Kids. “Tricky Tray Auctions” were held at the Noreen Reynolds
Maybrook Senior Center by Will Spay Pets and the Town of Montgomery Chamber of Commerce. On (845) 427-2571
Sunday, November 26th, the Village of Maybrook welcomes Santa Claus and his friends for our annual
Christmas Tree Lighting beginning at 6 p.m. in the Frederick Myers Veterans Memorial Park. The Village Clerk-Treasurer:
Maybrook Wind Ensemble will be hosting their “Holiday Concert” at the Maybrook Senior Center on Valentina Johnson
Friday, December 15th. It’s a FREE event and guaranteed to put you and your family in the holiday spirit! (845) 427-2717 ext 201

As promised, the Village of Maybrook Board of Trustees are continuing efforts to move forward with DPW Superintendent:
economic development in the Village. Discussions and meetings are taking place between the Village of Matthew Thorp
Maybrook and the developers of the Galaxy Property located where the old Maybrook Rail yard was located. (845) 427-2222
Development has started in the Town of Montgomery portion off of Henry Henning Drive. Crestwood
Propane celebrated their grand opening back on September 6th and is currently using rail service for Building Inspector:
distribution. Galaxy is currently working on funding for the road that will continue south from Henry Timothy Ippolito
Henning Drive into the Village of Maybrook and connect with Main Street. A petition has been filed with 845) 427-2717 ext 205
the Village of Maybrook Board of Trustees for the annexation of approximately 34 acres from the Town of
Montgomery into the Village of Maybrook for the proposed Galaxy Project. Galaxy has proposed several Police Chief:
manufacturing lots, a new road connecting Henry Henning Drive to Main Street and a walking/bike route Arnold Amthor
along side of the road. The Village Board has voted to declare its intent to be lead agency for the State (845) 427-2717 ext 208
Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA). At the same time, the Village Board is also focusing on the re-
zoning of the downtown area (Main Street) that would create “Shovel Ready” sites for property owners and Police Department:
investors. The Village Board is setting the table for investors and welcoming revitalization in our Village! The (845) 427-2226
Draft Generic Environmental Impact Statement (DGEIS) which is the Adoption of Chapter 210 Zoning
Code Amendments and the Creation of a Traditional Downtown Design District has been reviewed and George C Bullis Memorial Library:
discussed and is ready to be presented to the public on Monday, November 27th at the Maybrook Senior (845) 427-2914
Center. All residents are welcome to attend! As always, please stay in touch with the Village of Maybrook
website www.villageofmaybrook.com and Face book Page for future updates and information. Hon. William J. Schimpf,
Village Justice:
Last but not least, on behalf of the Village of Maybrook Board of Trustees (Deputy Mayor Robert Pritchard, (845) 427-2224
Trustee Noreen Reynolds, Trustee Kevin Greany and Trustee Jim Barnett), we would like to wish all of the
residents and their families in the Village of Maybrook a Safe, Healthy and Happy Holiday Season! Court is in session: Vehicle & Traffic:
2nd Tuesday of the month at 6:00pm.
Best Regards, Criminal: 4th Tuesday of the month
Mayor Dennis K. Leahy 2:00pm.
Village of Maybrook

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GOODWILL CHURCH

Providing hope, encouragement services
and prayer for our community
Saturday 7:00 p.m., Sunday 9:00 a.m. & 11:30 a.m.
Don’t Forget the RMC 2135 State Route 206

With the holidays upon us again, we’re all going to be wednesdays
subjected to the same set of reminders we receive every
year from pulpits, cards, and even the lyrics of some Dinner at 6:00 p.m., programs begin at 6:30 p.m.
Christmas carols playing in the background while we Childcare available
are shopping. The reminder is this: “Don’t forget about
the real meaning of Christmas!” (Sometimes it’s referred Children/Youth
to as “the True Meaning of Christmas.”) The phrase • American Heritage Girls (Grades 1-6)
“The real meaning of Christmas” is used so often that in • Trail Life USA (Boys grades 1-6)
one of my preaching books the author shortens it to the • Youth Group (Middle & High School)
acronym “RMC.”
Adult Classes
The songs and sermons are right. We dare not lose track • Discipleship/Adult Bible Study programs
of the RMC. Having not grown up in a church, one of • Financial Peace University (Seasonal)
my first exposures to the RMC was the scene at the end
of “A Charlie Brown Christmas.” events

Charlie Brown throws his hands in the air in desperation and hollers, “Isn’t there anyone who December 2 “Jesus Is Alive”, 7:00 p.m.
knows what Christmas is all about?” An Acoustic Christmas with Josh Wilson

Linus responds, “Sure, Charlie Brown, I can tell you what Christmas is all about.” December 9 “Let The Earth Rejoice”, 7:00 p.m.
Christmas Benefit Concert for Hopkins Family Fund
He then drags his blanket to the middle of the stage where they had just been struggling Performed by the Choir & Children’s Choir of
to practice for their big Christmas production. A spotlight comes on Linus and he, quite Goodwill Church
impressively, recites from memory Luke 2:8-14 in the King James Version of the Bible. There will be an art auction by the Goodwill Artists
& a love offering will be collected.
“And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their Free Event - Dessert will be served.
flock by night. And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone
round about them: and they were so afraid. And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, December 20 Blue Christmas Service at Historic
I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in Sanctuary, 7:30 p.m.
the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall 2117 State Route 208, Montgomery
find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. And suddenly there was with the A service of Rememberance, Comfort & Hope.
angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, Glory to God in the highest,
and on earth peace, good will toward men.”

Now that’s the RMC! And, by the way, that last verse is where our church got its name. So,
since holiday is a word formed by a two-word phrase, “holy day,” we at Goodwill Church pray
that you and yours have a warm, wonderful, blessed, and best-ever holiday. Just don’t forget the
RMC!

God Bless You,

Pastor John Torres

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Valley Central Youth Soccer
Sponsored by Orange County Soccer Club

The Orange County Soccer Club is
a non-profit soccer club whose focus is
to provide a foundation for the future
of the Valley Central Soccer program.
It is designed to promote the growth
of and appreciation for the game of
soccer by providing opportunities
for young players to participate in
organized programs at a reasonable
cost. With fun, growth, and learning
as its foundation, players, parents and
coaches of the OCSC are encouraged
to embrace the culture of family values
and service to the community. Stressed
are the tenets of good sportsmanship,
the teaching of technical skills and
fundamentals, and the building of
tactical team play.

Winter 2018 Recreation Soccer
Registration
Program Details (Ages 5-10)
Important Dates:
December 6th - Registration Deadline
January 6th, 2018 - Season Begins
• Seven game schedule -

Beginning on January 6th
• Location - Gear Up (Wallkill)
• Full Uniform

(shorts, shirt and socks) provided
• Shin guards required and cleats

recommended
• Saturday games from 8 AM - 1 PM
• Registration - $95 by December 6th
• 50% off registration fee if you

volunteer to coach.
• Sibling Discount Available
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Student Hector
Melendez checks
pressures on an air
conditioning unit.

GETTING TO wORk:

Career & Tech HVAC/Plumbing Program Pays Off

Hector Melendez is a senior at Pine company that is owned by a graduate heating and related climate control
Bush High School and a student in of the BOCES program. Hector said systems. Throughout the program, stu-
the Orange-Ulster BOCES HVAC/Plumb- this enabled him to get used to the dents gain daily hands-on experience.
ing Program. At 17 years old, Hector trade. He did residential heating and All CTE programs teach students how
knows exactly what he wants to be air conditioning work, as well as a little to become employable, including work
when he graduates in June. He knows plumbing. Now his goal is to get into ethics and job seeking skills.
because he has already had a chance the New York City HVAC union after
to try it out. graduation. The HVAC/Plumbing instructor is
Timothy Lennon, who is a graduate
As a student in one of BOCES Career “Coming to BOCES was the of the BOCES Program. “Students like
and Technical Education (CTE) pro- best decision. I get to work Hector who work hard are in a great
grams, Hector spends 2½ hours a day place after coming here for two years.
during junior and senior year learning with my hands, which is There are many jobs in this field. Some
an in-demand construction trade, and something I’ve always students do go to college after taking
will be qualified to go right to work the program, but they can go right to
after graduation. Like all OU BOCES been good at.” work with no educational expense if
construction programs, the HVAC/ that is what they choose.”
Plumbing Program is accredited by – Hector Melendez
the National Center for Construction Both Hector’s brother and sister also at-
Education and Research (NCCER). This Hector said, “Coming to BOCES was tended BOCES CTE Programs—Nursing
enables students like Hector to leave the best decision. I get to work with my and Computer Assisted Design. Hector
high school with an industry standard hands, which is something I’ve always wasn’t sure which BOCES program he
certification. He will also be able to sit been good at.” He also likes the fact wanted to take, but after visiting the
for an Environmental Protection Agen- that he was able to meet new people HVAC/Plumbing Program, he decided
cy (EPA) refrigerant handling certifica- since CTE students come to BOCES to try it. His advice to students: “Even if
tion exam. from 17 different school districts. you aren’t sure, still take it.”

After spending just one year in the Students in the HVAC/Plumbing Pro-
HVAC/Plumbing Program, Hector was gram are taught the skills necessary for
able to get a summer job as a helper employment in the areas of plumbing,
at a local Orange County HVAC

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opportunities OU BOCES provides for our region.
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The VFW Post 2064 Ladies Auxiliary welcomed Dee Guillory of Gloucester, Va. She was elected National President of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) of the
United States Auxiliary at its 104th National Convention in New Orleans, La., on July 26, 2017. Dee has served the organization in many capacities, including Aux-
iliary, District and State President, for which she was named Outstanding President of the Year for her membership group. She served several terms as both Treasurer
and Secretary for her Auxiliary. On the National level, she was Director for the Legislative, Rehabilitation and Extension programs; she served on the Council of
Administration from 2003-05 and as National Chief of Staff in 2010-11.

Volunteers of all ages behind the scenes of the Maybrook VFW golf outing this Tina Ramos (center), volunteer and proud supporter of all veterans at a recent
past summer. Hudson Valley Honor Flight ceremony for Mission 18 Meet and Greet.

Kindergarten students from Mrs. Velez’s class went on a safari, but they weren’t Orange County Sherriff Carl DuBois was on hand to thank and greet Honor Flight
looking for lions or zebras! These cute explorers were on the hunt to find the let- participants. Sherriff DuBois is pictured with Charlie Breiner, Viet Nam veteran
ters they have been learning in class and used those binoculars to help find them! and Maybrook VFW Post life member

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The Blue Mirror Restaurant was owned by Lola C. Thompson and Fred Bastiano located at 207 Main Street. It served Italian and American Cuisines
and sold all legal beverages. Pictured are some of Maybrook families. The Saracinos, the Iorlanos, the Ferraros, The Giglios, the Quattros, the Favaros,
the Bastianos , The Consortis, the Posterivos, the Spolverinos, John Canade, Guido, The Christians, Zangrillo, and many more. What a great picture.
Photo posted by Jennie Gesso to the “We are From Maybrook, NY” Facebook Page.

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