The Catskill Chronicle

LIBERTY, NY (July 9, 2013) — In celebration of its 100 years of serving the residents of Sullivan County, Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) Sullivan County will launch its Centennial Campaign on Friday, July 12.

The public is invited to attend this anniversary kick-off and to share old CCE-inspired local photos and stories with good company. The event will be held from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the Gerald J. Skoda Extension Education Center on 64 Ferndale-Loomis Road in Liberty, NY.

“This is going to be the best celebration that you will attend in the first part of the summer, as we celebrate 100 years of living history that is the spirit of Sullivan County,” said Joan Howard, CCE Board President.

Attendees will enjoy entertainment by a local musician, youth performances, speakers, door prizes, and light, local fare by Natural Contents. Refreshments are sponsored by Cornell Alumni: Michael Davidoff, Les Kristt, Marty Miller, John Sundholm and Linda Tintle.

Event proceeds will go towards capital expenses, scholarships and new programming to further develop the CCE site sustainably and as a teaching center that will benefit community members in and around Sullivan County.

“Cornell is celebrating its 100 years with the families of the agricultural farms in Sullivan County,” shared Earl Meyers, CCE Board Vice President and long-time Sullivan County farmer. “Our ancestors were all part of it and hopefully our future generations will be part of it too.”

Questions or registrations should be directed to the CCE office by calling 845-292-6180 or by e-mail at sullivan@cornell.edu.