The Catskill Chronicle

  LIBERTY – Achieve Rehab and Nursing has announced a partnership with Crystal Run Healthcare to offer on-site medical specialties for its residents and short-term patients at its facility in Liberty, NY. The joint venture between the health care firms means more convenience for Achieve patients. According to Achieve Administrator E. Jay Zelman, the move [...]

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YOUNGSVILLE – The students at Sullivan County BOCES’ Youngsville School had an eye opening discussion with District Attorney Jim Farrell, as he discussed life altering issues like sexting, sexual predators, and gangs. When asked why he was taking the time to address students, D.A. Farrell stated, “It’s about educating and alerting the students about the [...]

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Story and photos by Carol Montana JEFFERSONVILLE, NY – Reverend Carlotta D. Wilson, pastor of Word of Life Church in Youngsville has been ministering to the elderly of the community for almost 13 years. “I’ve seen very often that the elderly are isolated and lonely,” said Rev. Wilson. “They are separated from society. My interest is [...]

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  LIVINGSTON MANOR – The final night of the Mike Levine Workshop is open to the public for a discussion of media in the 21st century 7 p.m. Saturday, May 1, in Livingston Manor. Neil Swidey of the Boston Globe and Leslie Thornton of the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism at Arizona State will lead [...]

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  LIBERTY -  Earth Day at Cornell Cooperative Extension of Sullivan County was recognized this year by the employees holding a litter pickup of the campus and the par course in Ferndale, NY. “The par course looks great and is ready for some foot traffic” according to Sean Welsh Consumer Educator at Cornell Cooperative Extension. [...]

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FALLSBURG, NY – The Literacy Volunteers of Sullivan County will present the former Fallsburg High School English department chairman and well-known author Andrew Neiderman, on Sunday, May 2 at 1:45 p.m. at the Fallsburg High School. Neiderman has published over 100 novels under his name and the V.C. Andrews franchise which he took over in [...]

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  Attendees at the Elementary Art Show marvel over the talent of the students. HURLEYVILLE -  The Elementary Art Show held its opening reception on Friday, April 16th at the Sullivan County Museum in Hurleyville. Over 250 people attended the reception to view over 500 pieces of student artwork.  The reception not only allowed the [...]

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Photos by Leni Santoro LIBERTY – Encouraged by gardening expert C.L. Fornari’s keynote address to grant recipients, volunteers will begin dozens of beautification, environmental and community development projects throughout Sullivan County.  For the 10th consecutive year, Sullivan Renaissance awarded grants during its annual Spring Forum on April 22 at the CVI Building in Liberty.  “The [...]

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GRAHAMSVILLE, NY – TRIAD of Sullivan County has planned a meeting to discuss “Community Empowerment,” a statewide concept aimed at creating livable communities for people of all ages and abilities. The grass-roots campaign aims at beginning the discussion on how to create better neighborhoods and positive living environments for New Yorkers who would like to [...]

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Story and photos by Leni Santoro   GRAHAMSVILLE – If you don’t do anything else this weekend get to the Tri-Valley Central School on either Friday or Saturday evening to see the Tri-Valley  School’s production of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast. Truly an amazing performance by outstanding local teens, this is something for the whole [...]

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Story by Carol Montana, Photos by Leni Santoro, Kathy Lounsbury and Carol Montana Grahamsville, NY – “There’s something about living in Wyoming … I was just writing music all the time,” says Grahamsville resident Paul Lounsbury. Now his, friends, family and fans can hear that music and more in Lounsbury’s first CD From My Perspective, [...]

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  MONTICELLO – Les Kristt was presented with a plaque of appreciation by co-chairpersons Sheila Lashinsky and Marcia Fink on behalf of the Sullivan County Alzheimer’s Memory Walk Committee. Les did a fantastic job as their honorary chairperson for many years and graciously offered to continue his efforts as an active committee member. Dan Briggs [...]

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  MONTICELLO – Kiwanis Past Lt. Governor Jim Lawler, recently presented the Kiwanis Club of Monticello with the Distinguished Club Award for 2008-2009. Rose Raimond was presented with a Distinguished President Pin and Kathy Garlick was presented with a Distinguished Secretary Pin. Rose Raimond also received a Sponsored Youth Award for the Kiwanis Club of [...]

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Story, photos and video by Leni Santoro HORTONVILLE – On Saturday, April 10, the Hortonville Presbyterian Church hosted the Annual Hortonville Talent Show. In addition to being a wonderful night of fun, the show also raises much-needed funds for Sullivan County Habitat for Humanity. Truly one of the most lively and endearing events to be [...]

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MONTICELLO, NY – Stephanie and Craig Johnson, together with family and friends have sent over 20 tons of care packages to solders stationed overseas. “It’s a way to build up the morale,” says Stephanie. Each box is sent to an individual soldier, who then shares their box with other soldiers. The local branch of Operation [...]

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NEW WINDSOR – The Community Foundation of Orange and Sullivan will host its Tenth Anniversary Celebration on Thursday, April 29th at Anthony’s Pier 9 in New Windsor, NY. Honorees are Alan and Sandra Gerry. Their transforming work through the Gerry Foundation and Sullivan Renaissance will be recognized. “It is an honor and a privilege to [...]

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MONTICELLO – County Manager David P. Fanslau has announced that Richard A. Martinkovic has been elected President of the County Fire Coordinators Association of New York State.  Martinkovic serves as the Commissioner of the Division of Public Safety for Sullivan County, which includes responsibilities for Homeland Security, Emergency Management, Bureau of Fire, Fire Advisory Board, [...]

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  FERNDALE – “Ready, Set, Grow!” will be the theme of gardening expert C.L. Fornari, when she addresses Sullivan Renaissance grant recipients at the 2010 Spring Forum on Earth Day, April 22 at CVI Building in Ferndale.  The talk will also be available through a live webcast at 7:00 p.m. by going to www.sullivanrenaissance.org. The [...]

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MONTICELLO – Lori Rubinstein-Fleck, Founder and Creative Director of RubyFlecks Creative Consulting, was appointed to the Sullivan County Chamber of Commerce board of directors. Rubinstein-Fleck was recently honored with the Community Service Award by the Catskill Mountain Business & Professional Women’s Club and serves on numerous boards which include that of the Monticello Academy of [...]

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NEW WINDSOR, NY – County Manager David P Fanslau, Commissioner of Public Safety Richard A. Martinkovic, and Sheriff Michael Schiff attended the Mid-Hudson region Stop-DWI coordinators awards ceremony Thursday in New Windsor. They were there to witness six law enforcement officers from Sullivan County honored as Top Cops by the Stop-DWI program. The honorees were: [...]

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  MONTICELLO – County Manager David P Fanslau has announced that Sullivan County has secured a $200,000.00 ACCESS to Home Program grant from the NYS Housing Trust Fund Corp. / Division of Housing and Community Renewal. The Sullivan County Access to Home Program is available only to residents of Sullivan County. “The goal of the [...]

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Story and photos by Carol Montana Back in 1927, the Jerome Kern / Oscar Hammerstein II musical Show Boat broke new ground in the American theatre. Up till then, musical theatre had featured light operas, revues with dancing girls, and vaudeville-type comedy with musical numbers. With Show Boat, a real story became the focal point. [...]

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LIBERTY – Wondering what to do with your unused, unwanted electronics? Bring them to the electronics recycling event sponsored by the 4-H Youth Development Program of Sullivan County. Old monitors can contain lead and other hazardous materials. In partnership with Advanced Recovery, Inc. and the Sullivan County Division of Solid Waste & Recycling, the Sullivan [...]

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  Steve Sharoff, Library Trustee (left) and Steve White, Director of the Sullivan County Federation for the Homeless in Monticello, N.Y. (right) alongside one of the two shopping carts full of food collected during the library’s ‘Food for Fines’ program earlier this year. MONTICELLO – Many patrons with overdue fines on their library cards took [...]

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YOUNGSVILLE – “The Times Herald-Record today raised awareness of our campaign to have the New York State DEC withhold its final report on gas drilling using hydraulic fracturing until the EPA completes its new study’” says the Catskill Mountainkeeper. In an article by Steve Israel titled "Environmental Group Wants Drilling Postponed", Israel writes: New York [...]

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2010 Pride Awards Slated for May 2 at Villa Roma Monticello, NY – The Sullivan County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that Howard Siegel, CEO of The Siegel Agency has been selected as the 2010 Business Person of the Year. Siegel will be honored, along with several other individuals, and 15 township notables [...]

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  MONTICELLO – Sullivan County Manager, David P. Fanslau, today announced the launch of the County of Sullivan’s newly redesigned website, giving county residents greater access to their county government. Developed, designed and maintained by the Management Information Systems (MIS) Department, www.co.sullivan.ny.us offers new features and services for residents, businesses and visitors. “This redesigned website [...]

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