The Catskill Chronicle

Story and photos by Carol Montana HARRIS, NY (February 27, 2011) – For 33 years, the annual Heart-a-thon has been raising money to save lives in Sullivan County. In it’s many incarnations, it’s been held at Kutsher’s Country Club and sponsored by WSUL Radio to raise some money for Harris Hospital, while the rest of [...]

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WASHINGTON, DC (February 27, 2011) – A New York Times article entitled "Regulation Is Lax for Water From Gas Wells" revealed that toxic wastewater byproducts of hydraulic fracturing, a drilling technique used to obtain natural gas, can contain radioactive contaminants at levels hundreds or even thousands of times the maximum allowed by federal standards for [...]

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BETHEL, NY (February 26, 2011) – Bethel Woods Center for the Arts announced yesterday its newest partner of the concert season, KKPR Marketing & Public Relations agency. Darlene Fedun, Bethel Woods Chief Operating Officer and Matt McNeil, Director of Programming and Marketing, chose the innovative, local boutique firm because of their outside-the-box thinking, as evidenced [...]

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MONTICELLO, NY (February 25, 2011) – As part of the Monticello Central School District celebration of culture and diversity, the Kenneth L. Rutherford Elementary School hosted a variety of speakers from the Community Progressive Response (CPR) organization. The program focused on Black History Month and was designed to introduce the diverse student population to the [...]

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Sheriff’s Sgt. Paul Slavik presents Helen Tsicalos of the Milestone Grill & Restaurant in Liberty, with a copy of the 2011 Driver License ID Guide. SULLIVAN COUNTY, NY (February 24, 2011) – This past week Sullivan County Deputies visited various premises in Sullivan County that are licensed to sell alcohol. They handed out the latest [...]

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FALLSBURG, NY (February 24, 2011) – Morgan Vegliante has a pioneer spirit. As a member of the Fallsburg High School Wellness Committee for the past few years, she is committed to the good health of the students and the rest of the community. Her family has a long history of serving others. Her dad Steve [...]

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Albany, NY (February 23, 2011) – Assemblymember Aileen Gunther (D, C – Sullivan County) has been appointed Vice-Chair of the Legislative Commission on Rural Resources. The purpose of the Commission is to develop policies and programs to address the unique needs of rural communities, including individuals, businesses, institutions, local governments, service providers and others. In [...]

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LIBERTY, NY (February 22, 2011) – Congressman Maurice Hinchey (D-NY) today submitted formal comments to the Delaware River basin Commission (DRBC) to reiterate his call for a suspension to the current rulemaking process with regard to hydraulic fracturing in the Delaware River Basin. Hinchey says the DRBCs current rules fail to consider the implications of [...]

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GRAHAMSVILLE, NY (February 22, 2011) – On Thursday, February 24 at 6:30 p.m., Tri-Valley Central School will hold its first-ever “Dancing with the Teachers” event. The Dance Emporium, Inc. from Middletown, NY will be performing dances along with teachers and students from Tri-Valley Central School. Some of the school organizations involved are the Art Club, [...]

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Liberty Rotary Club’s President Dave Thomson (left) and Barbie Marty Neumann (right) present the club’s donation of $718 to Boys and Girls Regional Director of Operations John Kane and $718 to the American Youth Soccer Organization’s (AYSO) Commissioner Peter Racette at a recent meeting held at Charlie’s Restaurant on Main Street in Liberty. LIBERTY, NY [...]

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  Fallsburg Lions Club Heart-a-thon Chair Steve Lippen on the left and Fallsburg Lion and CRMC CEO Steven Ruwoldt. – Provided photo FALLSBURG, NY (February 20, 2011) – At the monthly dinner meeting on February 17, Fallsburg Lion and CEO of Catskill Regional Medical Center Steven Ruwoldt informed the members about some of the exciting [...]

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MONTICELLO, NY (February 20, 2011) – Sullivan County Manager, David P. Fanslau, has introduced the Sullivan County Prescription Drug Discount Card, which will be provided free of charge to all Sullivan County residents through a partnership with ProAct Inc. “The cards will provide users with savings between 10 to 50 percent, depending on the medication [...]

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MONTICELLO, NY (Febriary 20, 2011) – On February 18, 2011, the Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office received two reports of suspicious activity targeting local businesses. Sullivan County Sheriff Mike Schiff is asking local businesses in the County to remain vigilant. The scam is being perpetrated by telephone. A caller will contact a business owner, place an [...]

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YOUNGSVILLE, NY (February 20, 2011) – Catskill Mountainkeeper has announced that, “next week the Delaware River Basin Commission (DRBC) is holding public hearings on their proposed natural gas development regulations in Liberty, NY, Honesdale, PA and Trenton, NJ (details below)…” “The DRBC is the federal/interstate government agency responsible for managing the water resources within the [...]

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LOS ANGELES, CA. (February 17, 2011) – The St. Baldrick’s Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to raising money for childhood cancer research, today announced a virtual way to spread the word about the need to Conquer Kids’ Cancer. To coincide with one of St. Baldrick’s busiest months of signature head-shaving events, Xbox LIVE gamers are [...]

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  Jesse Kitzmiller. – Provided photo FALLSBURG, NY (February 17, 2011) – During February, National Children’s Dental Health Month, the staff of PRASAD Children’s Dental Health Program thanks the community for their support of our mission. Incorporated in 1996, PRASAD CDHP is a certified New York State Department of Health Article 28 Clinic and School [...]

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  LIBERTY, NY (February 17, 2011) – On Wednesday, February 2, 2011 the Liberty Rotary presented the Boys & Girls Clubs with a check and a surprise, to benefit their program at the Liberty Middle School. Rotary presented Boys & Girls Clubs, and AYSO Soccer, each with a check for $417, a third of the [...]

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  Liberty Rotary Club’s president and Literacy Volunteer tutor Dave Thomson (far right) present the club’s donation to Literacy Volunteers of Sullivan County Executive Director Connie Keller and Larry McCall who is a recipient of the services that the organization provides. – Provided photo LIBERTY, NY (February 16, 2011) – Literacy Volunteers of Sullivan County [...]

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  Chris Williams, SYDA Foundation Manager for Community Relations, left, presents $4,000 check to Shawn Wiles, President of the Fallsburg Board of Education. – Provided photo FALLSBURG, NY (February 15, 2011) – For the 15th consecutive year, the SYDA Foundation made a donation to the Fallsburg Central School District. At a recent Fallsburg School Board [...]

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  You never know who’ll show up at the reunion. This snapshot was taken at the 2009 Birchbumble family re-union held at Livingston Manor Central School – Leni Santoro photo LIBERTY, NY (February 13, 20110 – Last night the Greater Liberty Chamber of Commerce sponsored the annual Birchbumble family reunion. Here’s what the Zinc Plate [...]

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  Protesters at Cairo’s Tahrir Square (photo: Ramy Raoof/Flickr) CAIRO, EGYPT (February 12, 2011) – According to the Al Jazeera – English website,  crowds in central Cairo reacted with celebration to Omar Suleiman’s announcement of Hosni Mubarak’s resignation. Many responded by chanting "we have brought down the regime", while others were seen crying, cheering and [...]

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  County Court Judge Honorable Michael McGuire is presented with the first Liberty Rotary Club’s Community Service Award by Past President Jack Etter. – Provided photo LIBERTY, NY (February 11, 2011) – It was quite the judicious meeting as County Court Judge Honorable Michael McGuire addressed the members of the Liberty Rotary Club at their [...]

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Kathleen Nolan, Woodstock, NY. February, 2011 – Photo provided by Catskill Mountainkeeper WOODSTOCK, NY (February 10, 2011) – Catskill Mountainkeeper has opened a new office in Woodstock, New York and has hired Kathleen Nolan, MD, MSL, as Director for the High Peaks Region.  Woodstock is the gateway to the Catskills High Peaks and is a [...]

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Pictured with Scanner are Administrative Director of Radiologyat CRMC, Dr. George Osmun & CEO, Steve Ruwoldt of CRMC – Provided photo MONTICELLO, NY (February 10, 2011) – Mark your calendar and make a pledge as WSUL 98.3 / 95.7 and WVOS 95.9 join forces again to raise money for the Cardio-Pulmonary Department of Catskill Regional [...]

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Federal Program Provides Job Skills to High School Dropouts, Helps Disadvantaged New York Youths Find Work CALLICOON, NY (February 8, 2011)  – Congressman Maurice Hinchey (D-NY) toured the Delaware Valley Job Corps Center on Monday, February 7, to call attention to and oppose proposed cuts to the federal Job Corps program. Job Corps is the [...]

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GRAHAMSVILLE, NY (February 9, 2011) – This spring, Time and the Valleys Museum will open a new museum facility in Grahamsville, New York. As part of this brand new facility, multi sensory interactive exhibitions on local history are being created. Lives of the early settlers, farming, industries and the early Native Americans will be highlighted. [...]

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NEW WINDSOR, NY (February 9, 2011) – Anyone who successfully donates blood at Community Blood Services’ New Windsor Donor Center on Tuesday, February 22 will receive a complimentary restaurant gift card good at an area restaurant. The gift card can be used at Red Lobster, Olive Garden or the Longhorn Restaurant. Donors can donate at [...]

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By Kim Phillips BETHEL, NY (February 9, 2011) – The "Bethel Lions Supermarket Spree"  was won by Phyllis Gallo, a fellow Bethel Lion. After shopping at Shop Rite and readying for the checkout…a very happy winner Phyllis Gallo (far right), a member of the Bethel Lions, with friends. Phyllis after the check-out process, and paying [...]

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NARROWSBURG, NY (February 9, 2010) – Delaware Valley Arts Alliance executive director Elaine Giguere and board member Hans Küng (who created the thermometer) stand on the porch of the Delaware Arts Center on Main Street in Narrowsburg on January 27, 2010. With the help of the 2010′s Savor the Arts dinners, Arts Alive journal, and [...]

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  Sullivan County Community Chorus 2010 Winter Concert. – Provided photo MONTICELLO, NY (February 8, 2011) – The Sullivan County Community Chorus, under the direction of Kevin J. Giroux and Adam Barley with chorus accompanist Lucille Horton, will resume rehearsals Wednesday, February 16 at 7:00 p.m. at the First Church of Monticello Presbyterian on Jones [...]

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