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Rockland The Journal News Monday, August 27, 2001 5B www.thejournalnews.com SPRING VALLEY Democratic, Working Families mayoral candidates clash 1 LiJJ Ly -p. Li Demeza Delhomme Vilair Fonvil Darden Allan A. Thompson Spring Valley Marketplace is a ghost town." Fonvil: "There is a lot of waste in village government. There's no relation between the level of taxes and what we are getting. When it snows, we are the last streets to be cleaned.

There are potholes. The water in the park is always dirty." Darden said there should be a five-year plan to bring down taxes. "What would you do about diesel fumes from trains idling in the Woodbine rail yard?" Fonvil criticized Thompson for not having an environmental study done when the rail yard was expanded to accommodate more trains. "People are inhaling those fumes. When I become mayor of this village, I will have that study done." Darden: "A study, at this late date? Don't just say you're going to make a study.

Once again, people, you have to have someone with experience. There are two people here with experience. You make the choice." Carter: "You don't make deals and not let the community know what's going on." Delhomme criticized Darden. "If the mayor makes a mistake, as a legislator you could take it up in New City." He said Darden was out of touch. Thompson said the village sold the train station to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority for "$3 million plus $150,000." As part of that sale, he said, he got the railroad to build a sound barrier at the rail yard.

Eventually, he said, the rail line "will change to an electrical system so they won't have diesel engines that have to run all night to keep them warm." "Mr. Darden, what benefits have you brought to the village of Spring Valley?" Darden said to the audience, "You didn't know that? Why? Because you keep your butts at home. The police officers, safety programs, all these things have been proposed by Darden. If you don't know what you're talking about, then it's your fault For 16 years, I was a legislator for Rockland County, not a legislator for Spring Valley." Delhomme told Darden, "If you can't answer the question, I assume there is none." Fonvil said, "I think George Darden owes everyone here an apology" and called Darden a "machine politician" who "caters to other places, rather than the repairing existing housing stock and enforcing limits on the number of residents. He favors a revolving loan fund to be used for housing rehabilitation.

Thompson said this year's budget is $16.6 million. "I've built more affordable housing than anyone in the history of this village," including a 68-unit complex on Slinn Avenue in 1984 and 14 units at Prospect and Ewing. Fonvil said that affordable housing is needed but that it should be spread across the county, not built exclusively in Spring Valley. He criticized the housing at Prospect and Ewing, saying clustered housing like that complex is not good for the village. Carter said a senior citizens complex built during Thompson's administration is "far from affordable." He said he would "promote affordable housing where we can, and plan for downtown residences mixed with commercial development" and encourage other municipalities to build affordable housing outside Spring Valley.

"Mr. Fonvil, how would you diversify the Spring Valley police force?" Fonvil said there are eligible candidates on the Civil Service hiring list "I would pick from that list to hire capable people of color. It is a great opportunity to hire, also, Haitian-American police officers." Delhomme said he favors a cadet or auxiliary police program that would "take young people from the high school, the colleges, and make them a part-time police officer." Thompson criticized Del-homme's proposal as "a suggestion to pick people off the street put them through little or no training, and put them on the street as a police officer." Civil Service law Obituaries Sparks fly in debate featuring questions from live audience Here are excerpts from Thursday nighf Spring Valley mayoral candidates' debate among candidates Allan Thompson, Demeza Delhomme, Vilair Fonvil and George Darden, all Democrats, and Working Families Party candidate linwood Carter. The moderator was Linda Berns of the Rockland County League of Women Voters, who read questions submitted by the audience. Opening statements: Thompson said that when he first became village mayor in 1993, he promised to "make a difference," and has done so.

"I took over a village in 1993 that was virtually bankrupt," he said. "Seven and a half years later, we have not run a deficit one single year." He urged residents, "Do not vote your emotions. Vote on what you have seen." Carter said, "Spring Valley deserves much better than it has. If that is the best they can do, they should get out of the way." Carter said his constituency is made up of "heads of households who work hard those injured by crime homeowners overburdened with onerous taxes small businesses run out of town by an unresponsive village government" Delhomme said, "Career politicians are something we can no longer tolerate. We need community leaders.

We need conscientious leaders. We need honest leaders. new trustees, Bet-tie Brown and myself, joined the board in 1999. The village was indeed in deficit I know I have Spring Valley at heart and I am honest" Fonvil said, "I came to this country back in 1974 (at age 11). I emigrated from Haiti.

I know how this village was back in 1974, and I've seen the changes since about 10 years ago. This village has moved backwards; this village has moved downhill. We have to take the responsibility to move this village forward. We must create affordable housing for the residents, after-school programs for the youth, diversity in the Spring Valley Police Department" Darden did not arrive in time to make an opening statement QUESTION: "Mr. Thompson, eight years have passed, and one can hardly see any progress.

Why For DEATH NOTICES CONGERS D'Amato, Arthur 81, of Congers. Died on August 25, 2001. Arrangements by TJ. McGowan Sons F.H., Congers. (845)268-6665 NANUET Ebeling, Henry Richard oi wanuei.

uieo. August aui. Arrangements by WymanFisher Funeral Home, Pearl River. (845)735-2161 PEARL RIVER a a nmr i 1 It- AA11 maggioK) jennie of Pearl River. Died August 25, 1 2001.

Arrangements by AssummaShankey Funeral Home, Pearl River. (845)7354849 STONY PUINI Natale, Patrick J. of Stony Point. Died August 25, 2001. Arrangements by Edward C.

Finn F.H., Stony Point. (845)786-2400 Smylla, Patricia B. Of Highland Falls, NY, formerly of Stony Point, died August 25, 2001. Arrangements by Higgins Funeral Home, Stony Point, (845)786-3500 SPRING VALLEY Robinson, Leon 90, formerly of Spring Valley. Died August 24, 2001.

Arrangements by Louis Memorial Chapel, NJ. (201)791-0015 W.NYACK McTigue, James Francis 69, of West Nyack. Died August 25, 2001. Arrangements by Joseph W. SorceF.H.,W.

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Obituaries are available online at IheJournalNcUi5.COm Search by name or Linwood D. Carter George should any resident vote for you for a third term?" Thompson: "If anyone would say he has not seen any physical change, something is wrong with that person's eyes. A few years ago, people were ashamed to have their visitors get off at the bus depot Each year, there were two or three homicides in that area. Can anybody say when the last homicide was in that area, or any drug dealing? Look at Route 59, where we just were able to bring in Food-mart International. People had complained that there was no supermarket near downtown.

Delhomme: "People in the village are not blind. Even if you're blind, you can see that we have a Main Street that's been like that since when the mayor took office. It may be worse now." Fonvil said the drug dealing and prostitution problems have not gone away, but simply have been moved to Madison Avenue. He said the Lakeview Village senior citizens complex has been victimized by drug dealers and violent crime. Darden said Thompson had made changes, but added, "I think I could do it in less time." Carter: "With a plan, and I do have a plan, well have more cooperation, more coordination, more communication.

The people of Spring Valley have been shortchanged over the last eight years." "Mr. Delhomme, how much is the village budget for 2001-02? And how could you possibly build housing for all the Haitian nationals?" Delhomme said he would not favor Haitian-American residents over others. "I ran with Trustee Brown as an African-American. Haitians are not the only ones who live in (affordable housing)." Darden said that instead of building new housing, he favors more information call (914) D'AMATO, ARTHUR A. Arthur A D'Amato of Congers, died on August 25, 2001.

He was 81. Arthur was born November 3, 1919 in New York City to the late Attilio and Rose Fusco D'Amato. Arthur was a Navy Veteran during World War II serving abroad the U.S.S. Franklin. He was predeceased by his wife Lena Arthur is survived by a daughter Rose Marie Weber of Congers; a son, Arthur of Valley Stream; a sister, Marion Menillo of Old Bridge, NJ; four grandchildren, Gregory Jr.

and John Weber and Robert and Michael D'Amato; one great granddaughter Amanda Weber. Visiting hours Monday 7-9pm and Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9pm at TJ. McGowan Sons 113 Lake Road East, Congers. Arthur's funeral mass will be held Wednesday 10 am. at St Paul's Church, Congers.

Interment St Raymonds Cemetery, Bronx, NY. TJ. MCGOWAN SONS 1 1 3 Lake Congers (845)268-6665 OBITUARY DIRECTORY CONGERS D'Amato, Arthur NANUET Ebeling, Henry Richard PEARL RIVER Maggiolo, Jennie Maggiolo, Jennie STONY POINT Natale, Patrick J. Smylla, Patricia B. SPRING VALLEY Robinson, Leon W.NYACK McTigue, James Francis also the county, should provide services geared to them.

One problem the Hispanic community has is high rent. One of my goals is to crack down on the absentee landlords and the slumlords." Delhomme: "I will bring the Spanish leaders and sit down with them, and find out why they live in those conditions." Carter: "I will set my government up so we will have a liaison to all the communities, as well as to the Latino community." He said undocumented people should not have to live in fear. Darden said there's no mystery in what Latino residents want: "Make a list of what you want for your family, and let them sign it. That's what they want," he said. Thompson said housing improvements take money.

He said his record in bringing in federal and state aid is excellent He said housing could be rehabilitated, or demolished and replaced. "Mr. Delhomme, if you eliminate property taxes, how will the village survive?" Delhomme said he never made any such suggestion. "I said I'm going to bring (taxes) down, and I've done it before" by finding areas in the budget where money can be saved. Thompson: "I'm not here to make promises I can't fulfill.

We can stabilize our taxes by bringing in ratables. But anybody who says you can bring down taxes without bringing in ratables is fooling you, and fooling themselves." Carter said, "This village has lost ratables" and high taxes have driven out homeowners and businesses. He said Thompson "brought in two major businesses, but we lost 27 businesses. The NATALE, PATRICK J. Patrick J.

Natale, a lifelong resident of North Rockland went home to be with Jesus Saturday, August 25, 2001. He was born January 2, 1910, the oldest son of Nicholas Natale and Margaret Deflagatta He is predeceased by his wife, the former Veronica Livsey who passed in 1970. He retired from Lederle Laboratories as Supervisor in the power plant and was one of the last survivors of the Brick Industry of Haverstraw. Patrick was also an active and former life member of Rescue Hook and Ladder in Haverstraw from the early 1950's as well as a member of the Stony Point Senior Citizens. Survivors include a daughter, Veronica Hitchcock of Walker Valley, NY; three sons, Patrick of Melbourne, FL, Joseph of New Windsor, NY and George of Griswald, CT; 15 grandchildren and 14 greatgrandchildren.

Friends may call at the Edward C. Finn Funeral Home on Tuesday, August 28, 2001 from 24 and 7-9 p.m. A funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday at 10 am. with burial to follow at St Peters Cemetery in Haverstraw. EDWARD C.

FINNF. H. 43 East Main Stony Point (845)786-2400 ROBINSON, LEON Leon Robinson, 90, former Rockland resident, died on August 24, 2001 in Florida. Husband of Ruth and the late Betty N. Robinson.

Survived by children Sandra Lefkowitz and Robert (Laurie) Robinson; grandchildren Debbie Lefkowitz, Scott (Pam) Lefkowitz, Jordon (Jodi) Robinson, Samantha Robinson; great-grandchild, Rebecca Lefkowitz. Founder of the original White House Fashion Center, Spring Valley. Former Master of Tappan Zee Masonic Lodge. Received public recognition in major newspapers and TV in Florida and on Good Morning America as author of two books, 'Eighteen By Thirteen' and 'Yente Telebente'. Services will be held at Louis Memorial Chapel, Fairlawn, NJ on August 27, 2001 at 1:30 p.m.

Shiva is at the home of Sandra Lefkowitz, Suffern thru August 29, 2001. does not allow that, he said. Darden said that "there is no part-time list" and that under Civil Service rules, "you could hire part-time police officers, but you can't hire 10 at one time." Carter said that to diversify the police force, "you've got to go outside of the box." He accused his opponents of being nay sayers who "don't want to" find a way. Fonvil said four Haitian-American candidates passed the Civil Service test to become police officers, but "the mayor never created the position" for a Haitian Creole-speaking officer. "What is your plan or agenda to address the needs of the youth?" Thompson said that one of the first things he did when he took office in 1993 was to create youth programs at the Louis Kurtz Civic Center.

"We need to have more educational components built into" housing developments. Darden: "I think I can bring money in. Money comes to money. People hate to pour money down what they believe is a black hole. That's why I'm going to come in." Delhomme said he had started youth activity programs held free of charge at the Salvation Army.

"You need somebody to go to the Hill and ask them, why are they selling drugs? We need programs the children want, not what you want" Carter said he favors a partnership with nonprofit agencies to expand youth programs. Fonvil: "We need after-school programs for the kids, with the churches." He said Thompson's administration has not done enough to work with church youth programs. "What will you do for the growing Hispanic population?" Fonvil: "Local government, and MAGGIOLO, JENNIE Jennie Maggiolo, a Pearl River resident, formerly of the Bronx, died on August 25, 2001. Born in New York City onjanuary 16, 1912 to Eugene and Alice Cevasco. Predeceased by her husband Louis, March 1974 and son Louis, October 1997.

Devoted mother of Deanna Badik. Survived by four grandchildren and three great-grandchildrea Visiting Monday 24 and 7-9 pra A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 am on Tuesday at St Margaret's Church. Entombment Ferncliff Mausoleum. ASSUMA-SHAN KEY FUNERAL HOME Pearl River, NY (845)735-4849 MCTIGUE, JAMES FRANCIS James Francis McTigue, 69, a resident of Rockland County for 40 years, passed away on August 25, 2001. Jim was born October 13, 1931 in the Bronx to the late Theresa and Patrick McTigue.

He served in the United States Marine Corp from 1952 to 1954. He was employed by Consolidated Edison for 46 years, retiring in 1995 as a general foreman. Jim is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Patricia, his children, Colleen and Thomas Colaluca, Debra, Susan, her fiance Jonathan Buck and two adoring granddaughters, Katie and Jamie Colaluca He will be greatly missed by so many that loved him. He is predeceased by his brother, Thomas and his sister, Mary Ryan. Family will receive friends at Joseph W.

Sorce Funeral Home in West Nyack on Monday, August 27 from 7-9 pm and Tuesday, August 28 from 24 and 7-9 pm A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St Anthony's Church, West Nyack Road, Nanuet NY on Wednesday, August 28 at 11:00 am Interment will follow immediately in St Anthony's Cemetery. JOSEPH W. SORCE F.H. 728 West Nyack West Nyack (845)358-4433TR The Most Important Way To Remember Those You WHI Nrver Forget. Personalized Service Since IHR3 Mausoleums Monuments Marten Lettering POLCHINSKI MONUMENT CO.

914-769-1452 flfft AI THORIZED DEALER Vjfij 7 W. SlevemAw. Halhorn, NY date SMYLLA, PATRICIA B. Patricia B. Smylla of Highland Falls, NY, formerly of Stony Point died August 25, 2001 at Horton Medical Center in Middletown, NY.

Pat was born July 28, 1922 in Edinburgh, Scotland, immigrated to America in 1948 and retired from Avon Products in 1985. She also worked at the Stony Point Library. She is survived by two sisters, Connie TurnbuD and Norma Gray of Scotland, a son, Fred of Piscataway, NJ, and two daughters, Irene Knichel of Ft Plain, NY and Kristine WooDey of Highland Falls, NY, seven grandchildren and seven greatgrandchildren. Patricia's family will receive relatives and friends at the Higgins Funeral Home, Route 9W on Tuesday, August 28, from 24 and 7-9 pm In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are being requested to be made to Hospice of Orange County, 800 Stony Brook Court, Newburgh, NY, 12550 or Make a Wish Foundation. IN MEMORIAM MILLER, MURIEL S.

(MICKIE) Feb. 2, 1939 -May 22, 1999 My Dearest Murie. This would have been our 41st wedding anniversary (August 27th, 1960). I cant believe you're not here with me. I knew it couldnt last forever, but we had so many good years left Instead of planning a trip, I have to visit your grave each day and ask, "Why did it have to happen, just two months after your 60th birthday?" I was so very Kicky and happy to have you as my wife.

Without you life is sad and meaningless. We had planned so much for our golden years. Somewhere, sometime, well be together again. Love always, Bob Memorial Chapel Our funeral home serves only the Jewish Faith We are not part of a conglomerate Central Convenient location on US-1 in Mamaroneck 785 East Boston Post Rd. 10543 914-381-1809 www.zionmemorialchap8l.com EBELING, HENRY RICHARD It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Henry Richard Ebeling of Nanuet NY who died August 21, 2001 at home after a long illness.

He was 80. He was born January 12, 1921 in Union HiH, NJ to August Henry and Sophia Cecilia Petey Ebeling. He served his country from 1942 to 1946 with the 12th Armored Division as part of General Patton's Mystery Division during World War n. Predeceased by his beloved wife Annie McKean Jolly of 51 years, they married on April 23, 1944 and moved to Nanuet in 1952. Mr.

Ebeling retired from the Perm Industries, was past exalted ruler 1978-1979 of the Pearl River Elks Club 2041, member of the Pearl River V.EW. Post 7370 and Blinded Veterans Association. Left to cherish his memory are his son Richard Ebeling of Pearl River, daughter Sharon Hyder of Cornwall, daughter Marcia Laws of Nanuet, five grandchildren, April Laws, Joseph Ebeling, Jill Hyder.Travis Ebeling, Casey Ebeling and sister, Lillian Foxwell of Miami, FL; he is predeceased by his brother, Charles Ebeling. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to EISEP Program, Office of the Aging, County of Rockland, Bldg. B.

Pomona, NY 10970. Graveside service will be held Tuesday at the Frederick Loescher Veteran's Cemetery, New Hempstead. WYMAN-FISHER FUNERAL HOME 100 Franklin Pearl River (845)735-2161 OBITUARY NOTICE The Journal News publishes paid Obituaries of people who have lived, worked or have family in Westchester, Putnam or Rockland Counties. Funeral homes may submit Obituaries until for the next day's edition. To place a paid Obituary Notice, Card of Thanks, In Memoriam, Special Notice or Lodge Notice, please call (914) 694-5147 prior to the day of publication.

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