MONTICELLO, NY (September 19, 2011) – 
Three local citizens were honored Sunday night at the annual Landfield Synagogue Awards Dinner.
Retired County Court Judge Burt Ledina (at left in photo), Sheriff Michael Schiff (at right in photo), and Sullivan County resident Shirely Sims received awards from Congregation Tifereth Israel as the Association begins its 100 year anniversary celebration.
Judge Ledina was honored for his 40 years of service as a member of the Judiciary.
Michael Schiff was honored for his service to the community as Sheriff of Sullivan County, and Shirely Sims was recognized as "Aishes Chayil" or "Woman of Valor" for her philanthropic and charitable work.
Guests were treated to an enjoyable evening of music and fine food with Master of Ceremonies Bill James directing the program and Rabbi Ben-Zion Chanowitz presiding.
The Catskill Chronicle 
Sheriff Schiff and Judge Ledina are two great men of Sullivan County. Just watching these two and how they give their time to all regardless of their position in life has been an honor…and learning experience.
Roger J. Hourihan, ATA, ATP