The Catskill Chronicle

Jimmy Blake receives award from Sullivan County Legislature. – Provided Photos

MONTICELLO – Jimmy Blake knows how to retire.

A custodian in the Fallsburg Central School District for over 19 years, Blake spent 16 of those years as an active member of the Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) Local 853.

Jimmy decided to celebrate his retirement by hosting his friends and colleagues at a buffet dinner at Mr. Willy’s Restaurant in Monticello on October 24.

Almost 100 attended and applauded County Legislators Ron Hiatt, David Sager, and Leni Binder as they presented Blake with a Certificate of Special Recognition for his wonderful and inspiring leadership as President of Local 853.

Jimmy and Sharon Blake will be moving to south Florida to be closer to their children and to enjoy the year round sunshine. Sharon will continue her work with Head Start in the new location.