The Catskill Chronicle

SOUTH FALLSBURG, NY (August 16, 2011) – Fallsburg’s families came out in droves to celebrate the Annual National Night Out Against Crime on August 2 at Brian Ingber Park. Thanks to the collaboration of Fallsburg Communities That Care, The Recovery Center, the Town of Fallsburg and the Fallsburg Police Department, dozens of children enjoyed an evening of fun and great barbecued hamburgers and hot dogs, alongside parents and community agencies offering guidance in safety, health and caring for the needs of the town’s youngsters.

Mark York, a Fallsburg High School graduate and nurse at New Hope Community, spoke to the young people and encouraged them to follow their dreams and make good decisions. Town Police Chief and Fallsburg graduate Simmie Williams welcomed everyone and reminded all the kids how many of them went through the Dare Program when he introduced it when they were younger. He focused on each person doing the right thing while they had fun. Sullivan County District Attorney Jim Farrell was a busy man during the evening and would be heading over to Monticello’s First National Night Out Program right after he thanked the kids for being there at Fallsburg’s annual celebration and doing their share to stay crime free. As he said, “I definitely prefer seeing you all here at the playground than in the courts.”

Special groups entertained the crowd. Liberty’s Kathy Evans and her troupe got everyone moving to the music on the basketball court. Mountaindale’s Alexandra Lalieu and her students of six years and older had everyone mesmerized by their stunning karate demonstration. Monticello’s Tweeds Gymnastics kids were dazzling with their acrobatic maneuvers and encouraged children as young as two to roll around the mats.

If you would like to participate in planning for next year, please contact Charles Davis at 434-7730, ext 4332.