The Catskill Chronicle

Left to right – Jack Strassman, Dr. Don Simkin and Susan Kraycer. – Provided photo

LIBERTY – Dr. Don Simkin, dentist, President of the Livingston Manor Rotary Club and partner with Exceldent of Western Sullivan, presented checks of $500 each to the Rotary Clubs of Liberty and Livingston Manor on Wednesday night, January 20, at the regular meeting of the Liberty Rotary Club.

Jack Strassman, President of the Liberty Rotary Club and Susan Kraycer, Polio-Plus Chairperson of the Liberty Rotary Club, accepted the donation from Dr. Simkin.

The donation from Exceldent, located in Liberty, fortifies the efforts of both clubs and furthers the ability of Rotary International to eradicate polio from the world. Rotary International is the world’s first service organization.

Both the Liberty and Livingston Manor Clubs focus on youth in their communities.

Liberty provides thousands of dollars in college scholarships, while Livingston Manor operates Rotary Park and presents the annual Ice Carnival for the recreational benefit of the youth in the community.

Those interested in joining Rotary are welcome to attend a weekly meeting of either club. Livingston Manor meets on Tuesday nights at Lanza’s on Shandelee. Liberty currently meets at Charlie’s on Main Street in Liberty on Wednesday nights. Both meetings begin at 6:30 p.m.