The Catskill Chronicle

  Pictured left to right are Marina Lombardi, Kate Oldfield, Tiffany Sheerer, Monticello High School Principal Arleene Siegel, Stephen Bedik, Sierra Spechler, Fallsburg Interact Advisor Janet Kaplan, and Scholarship Committee Chairman, Marty Miller. MONTICELLO, NY – The Rotary Club of Monticello is proud to announce that $5,000 in scholarships were awarded to five students in [...]

Read Full Post »

  Minnette Kramer, Legislative Aide for Assemblywoman Gunther’s office attended the ceremony on behalf of Assemblywoman Gunther, who has been instrumental in getting funding for the Even Start Program. At the ceremony Angela Williams and Renene Pegram presented Ms. Kramer with a beautiful work of art in appreciation for all of the work she and [...]

Read Full Post »

  With his new diploma in hand, John DeSimone shares the moment with family members, from left, Andrea Oldfield, Kate Oldfield, Daniel Oldfield, Jackie DeSimone and Lori Nixon. MON TICELLO, NY – Seventy-eight-year-old Korean War veteran John DeSimone received his diploma from Monticello High School on June 8, thanks to the Operation Recognition program. Initiated [...]

Read Full Post »

Vocalist and trumpet player Lindsey Bauer of Callicoon has been awarded the Bodenstein Music Scholarship. NARROWSBURG, NY – The Delaware Valley Arts Alliance is pleased to announce the 2010 Bodenstein Music Scholarship awards. Vocalist Lindsey Bauer of Callicoon has been awarded the Music Advancement Scholarship of $500. Also a trumpet player, Bauer plans to continue [...]

Read Full Post »

CALLICOON, NY – The Villa Roma Resort and Conference Center has been recognized by Fodor’s Travel, the foremost name in travel publishing, as a 2010 Fodor’s Choice selection. This distinction represents a remarkable achievement and recognizes Villa Roma as a leader in its field for service, quality and value. Since 1988, Fodor’s Travel has awarded [...]

Read Full Post »

BETHEL, NY – The Museum at Bethel Woods invites all 1960s and Woodstock fans to contribute to its collection and be an active participant in the future of The Museum. In conjunction with its upcoming special exhibit, Collecting Woodstock:  Recent Museum Acquisitions, The Museum has announced an official call for historic objects.  The Museum started [...]

Read Full Post »

ELLENVILLE, NY, June 14, 2010 – More than 25 years after defying long odds, harsh wintry conditions, scant supplies of food and little money to invest, members of the Cooperative Artists, the group that established professional theater at a then-closed 1920s Art Deco movie house in the old Borscht Belt region of the Lower Catskill [...]

Read Full Post »

  Pictured above is Stephen Rovitz Chamber Music Scholarship winner, Marina Lombardi. MONTICELLO, NY – Six students from Monticello High School (MHS) have earned the distinction of being named Weekend of Chamber Music Summer Festival Interns, and will perform at 7 p.m. July 23 in the Summer Festival event, At Work & Play Behind the [...]

Read Full Post »

  Pictured from left to right are Scott Mace of the Rock Hill Pharmacy, Town Councilwoman Sharon Jankiewicz, Town Supervisor Tony Cellini, Town Clerk Marilee Calhoun,Town Councilwoman Moniquka Diaz-Corley, Sergeant Luis Alvarez, Sheriff Michael Schiff, and Town Councilman Richard Sush. MONTICELLO, NY – On Saturday June 19, 2010, the Town of Thompson sponsored a paper [...]

Read Full Post »

MONTICELLO, NY – On June 24, at 3:15pm in the lobby of the Sullivan County Government Center in Monticello, NY, Judge Martin Miller made an announcement that he will not run in a September primary for the position of Sullivan County Court Judge and Surrogate. Prior to this decision, Judge Miller was to run in [...]

Read Full Post »

BETHEL, NY – Country music duo Brooks & Dunn have had to postpone and reschedule dates on their The Last Rodeo Tour due to illness. At the recommendation of his doctor, Ronnie Dunn was put on vocal rest for 3 weeks. Dunn said via text message: "Following my doctor’s order, shutting up, getting well and [...]

Read Full Post »

Story and photos by Carol Montana BLOOMINGBURG, NY – The Sullivan County Senior Legislative Action Committee (SLAC) celebrated another year of activism during its 6th Annual Luncheon at the Eagle’s Nest in Bloomingburg on Friday, June 18. Priscilla Bassett, one of the founders of SLAC and the current co-chair introduced the special guests and dignitaries, [...]

Read Full Post »

YOUNGSVILLE, NY – In a joint press release put out by the Coalition to Protect New York and Catskill Mountainkeeper, the two groups announced that on June 19, nearly 140 individuals and representatives from 60 grassroots, regional, and national organizations in four states gathered in Binghamton to share information on legal, scientific, economic, policy, health, [...]

Read Full Post »

  Pictured left to right, Assistant District Governor Nick Constantino with the Monticello Rotary Club slate of officers for 2010-2011, Paul Haber (outgoing President and incoming Secretary), Les Kristt (Treasurer), Danielle Jose-Decker (President), Orshii Boldiis (Sergeant at Arms). – Provided photo MONTICELLO, NY – The Monticello Rotary Club proudly announces the installation of its new [...]

Read Full Post »

WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is hosting four public information meetings on the proposed study of the relationship between hydraulic fracturing and its potential impacts on drinking water. Hydraulic fracturing is a process that helps production of natural gas or oil from shale and other geological formations. By pumping fracturing fluids [...]

Read Full Post »

  MONTICELLO, NY – County Manager David P. Fanslau has announced that the Sullivan County Legislature will present a series of public forums on natural gas development of the Marcellus Shale within Sullivan County and the surrounding region. “This three-part series of panel discussions is being organized by the Sullivan County Division of Planning and [...]

Read Full Post »

Story and photos by Carol Montana MONTICELLO, NY – Literacy Volunteers of Sullivan County (LVSC) celebrated volunteers, tutors and students at their 12th Annual Dinner on Wednesday, June 16, 2010 at the Monticello Fire House. This is the first time the dinner has been held off-site instead of at the Literacy Center on North Street [...]

Read Full Post »

  FALLSBURG, NY – After months of hard work and collaboration between Fallsburg Central School District (FCSD), Fallsburg Lions Club, the families of Nat Kagan and Mel Mednick, and the generosity of groups and individuals that contributed funding and their company time and energy, the electronic information sign is up and running on the spacious [...]

Read Full Post »

  LIVINGSTON MANOR, NY – Announcing a Grand Opening Reception for the new not-for-profit antique shop, Calliope-On-Main, on Saturday, July 3, from 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. Stop by the store at 36A Main Street in Livingston Manor to enjoy refreshments on the deck above the beautiful Willowemoc stream, browse through the high quality selection [...]

Read Full Post »

  Story and photos by Leni Santoro LIVINGSTON MANOR, NY – Coinciding with the Trout Parade, this year’s  Johnny Darling Frolic and Festival will took place on Saturday, June 12 at Water  Wheel Junction at the corner of Main Street and Rock Avenue in Livingston Manor, thanks to the generosity of Shirley and George Fulton, [...]

Read Full Post »

  Jane Sorenson, the camp’s art director, will direct the gardening program. – Provided photo MONTICELLO, NY – Winston Day Camp, which opens its season on June 28, has received $250 in grant funding from Sullivan Renaissance to support its 2010 gardening program that combines the growing of vegetables/herbs and flowers with the camp’s cooking [...]

Read Full Post »

  Pictured left to right are teachers Coulter Young and Nancy Lee, resident artist Rick Young, students Stacy Oviedo, Lauren Elliott, Jillian Alexander and Andrea Zalkin; standing are Edward and George Cooke, sons of Judge Lawrence Cooke. – Provided photo FALLSBURG, NY – In December 2009, the Fallsburg Central School District (FCSD) received a Y2010 [...]

Read Full Post »

BETHEL, NY (June 18, 2010) – Bethel Woods Center for the Arts is pleased to announce that due to overwhelming demand, lawn tickets are now available for Crosby, Stills and Nash on Tuesday, August 31. Lawn tickets are now on sale at $25.50 or $78.00 for a lawn 4-pack. Also, less than 100 pavilion tickets [...]

Read Full Post »

Pictured left to right are Jane Sorensen, President of Cooke-Rutherford PTA, Kathy Fuller, and Ruth Stratton, Director of Fallsburg EPIC Program.  FALLSBURG, NY – Kathy Fuller has selflessly served the school children in the Fallsburg and Monticello School Districts for the past few years.  In recognition for her service to Every Person Influences Children (EPIC) [...]

Read Full Post »

Story and photos by Carol Montana LIVINGSTON MANOR, NY – The 7th Annual Trout Parade had everyone’s seal of approval on Saturday, June 12. As the Sturgeon General marched down Main Street, just for the halibut, he was accompanied by fishy folk and flora, flashy cars and folks fishing for a way to have a [...]

Read Full Post »

LOCH SHELDRAKE, NY – Catskill Mountainkeeper, The Delaware Riverkeeper Network and Earthjustice are sponsoring a free screening of GASLAND, the documentary film by Josh Fox about his personal quest to learn the true effects of hydraulic fracturing, also known as fracking, a method of natural gas drilling. A resident of Pennsylvania, Mr. Fox was offered [...]

Read Full Post »

  MONTICELLO, NY – Sheriff Michael Schiff congratulated two deputies from his patrol division who were recognized for their efforts in DWI enforcement over the past year. Joseph Gagliardo (left) and Sean Grady (right) received awards from Hudson Valley Stop DWI at a ceremony held recently in Newburgh. “Intoxicated drivers continue to injure and kill [...]

Read Full Post »

  Pictured from Left to Right: Town of Thompson Deputy Supervisor George Cooke; Catskill Regional Medical Center Board of Directors Chairman Gerald Skoda; State Senator John Bonacic; Catskill Regional Medical Center CEO Steven Ruwoldt; Sullivan County Legislature Minority Leader Leni Binder; Sullivan County Partnership President Tim McCausland; Assemblywoman Aileen Gunther; Congressman Maurice Hinchey; Granite Associates, [...]

Read Full Post »

LIBERTY, NY – County Manager David P. Fanslau has announced that in partnership with Sullivan County Public Health Services and its WIC program, The "Just Say Yes to Fruits and Vegetables" van will be coming to Liberty this Wednesday, June 16, from 10am to 3pm. “A “Health is Fun” mini festival is being held at [...]

Read Full Post »

Story and photos by Carol Montana, Video by Ken Walter SOUTH FALLSBURG, NY – The Fallsburg Fire Department broke ground on June 11 for a long-awaited addition to their building. Steve Proyect who holds the titles of Co-chair of Building Committee and Vice-Chair of the Board of Fire Commissioners gave the opening remarks and introduced [...]

Read Full Post »