The Catskill Chronicle

Story and photos by Carol Montana

The Sullivan County Democratic Party celebrated in a big way on Saturday night, October 24. Over 200 people came together to fundraise and party, and honor 10 special people for their many years of service.

The evening was a star-studded event, attended by notables such as U.S. Representative Maurice Hinchey, N.Y.S. Assemblywoman Aileen Gunther, Chairman of the Sullivan County Legislature Jonathan Rouis, candidate for Supreme Court Judge in the 3^rd Judicial District James Gilpatric, and many, many more, including the star of the evening N.Y.S. Attorney General Andrew Cuomo.

Hosted by Party Chair Steve Wilkinson, and held in the atrium of the CVI Building in Ferndale, the Jeffersonian was a cocktail event this year rather than a sit-down dinner. Tables skirted the room, but most people preferred to stand and mingle. Entertainment was provided by Lori James and Tim Hamblin.

During his opening remarks, Wilkinson introduced the new Sullivan County Democratic Party Web site: www.SullivanDemocrats.com.

The 10 honorees represented seven different Sullivan County towns. They were either past committee members, now retired or present committee members working for the party in their retirement. Each was presented with a plaque and citations from various elected officials. The honorees were: Salvatore Indelicato from the Town of Cochecton, Albert Schick from Fremont, George DeSio (pictured at left) and Gloria Rothstein from Mamakating, Donald Terbush from Neversink, Christene Myers form Highland, and Verb Konviser, Charles Cohen, Arline Lipsky and Alice Walter from the Town of Fallsburg.

Following the presentations the crowd heard from Congressman Maurice Hinchey and Assemblywoman Aileen Gunther who introduced Attorney General Andrew Cuomo.

Cuomo proved to be a dynamic speaker and rallied the crowd toward the end of the evening, saying that he had been elected Attorney General because of them.

The Sullivan County Democratic Committee was one of the first in the state to endorse Cuomo in his 2006 race for attorney general.

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