The magnificent heart of the Pawling community has been displayed in the tremendous response to this event. We still have ideas that can be sponsored or hosted by people and organizations. People should call me for information at Pawling High School at 855-4620.

This was the heart of the European community when this area was settled. This is a prime site that calls for public art.

We are incredibly fortunate to have such generous philanthropists in our community like Stanley and Dorothy Pauley. The Pauley Heart Center will be a very visible and lasting legacy, and I am confident that many people with cardiac disease will benefit from their gift.

We're losing a major neighbor and what they've given back to the community, ... These businesses move out and we get hedge funds that don't step up to the plate. It's not just tax dollars. It's a lot more.

The question is, whoever moves in there, will they become part of the fabric of the community? ... That's my major concern.

Had we not joined forces and brought these events about, our community may not even be aware of the kinds of resources (that are available). We've given them a message that we are here and that we are working on violence and substance abuse in their community.