January Extension Connection Sullivan County 2016

Volume LXXXXVII, No. 1 Liberty, NY -:- January, 2016 (USPS) 525 - 100

Cornell University Cooperative Extension

Sullivan County’s Mission Statement

Cornell Cooperative Extension puts knowledge to work in pur-

suit of economic vitality, ecological sustainability, and social

well-being. We bring local experience and research based solu-

tions together, helping Sullivan County families and communi-

ties thrive in our rapidly changing world.

Cornell Cooperative Extension

Sullivan County’s Vision Statement

Cornell Cooperative Extension will be a gateway to knowledge,

life skills, and experiences for better living. We will bring to-

gether and partner with government, business, and community

based groups to serve all residents and visitors of Sullivan

County. CCE will continue to evolve to meet the changing

needs of the county and its diverse population by employing the

latest technology, research based education, and highly trained

professional staff. CCE Sullivan Core Values: Education, Collaboration,

Accountability, Responsiveness, Inclusiveness.

CCE Sullivan on the Ground: CCE delivers high quality,

researched-based educational programing throughout the

year at the Gerald J. Skoda Extension Education Center in

Liberty, New York and in the Sullivan County community.

Education is delivered through printed materials, work-

shops, classes, presentations, demonstrations, visits by

world class researchers, special tours and visits, and with

the help of local media outlets.

A 100-year-old grassroots organization, we are charged

with involving the local community and listening to the

needs of the people. Our board of directors is elected by,

and responsible to, the people of Sullivan County. Standing

and special program committees report to our board and

assist CCE in identifying needs in the community and prior-

itizing programming that is within our mission to address.

Board and program committee members are individuals

with varied expertise and interest. Our professional staff

consult with them to develop and deliver programs.

Youth at the Vet Science series examining livestock parasites

through microscopes for identification, with guidance of staff.

Melinda Meddaugh (right), presenting the 2015 Volunteer of

the Year award to Ari Mir-Pontier (left) at the Cornell Coop-

erative Extension Annual Meeting on December 17th.

Extension Connection—Annual Summary January, 2016

The Extension Connection Edited by: Nicole Slevin & Colleen Monaghan

Layout & Design by: Tracey Argent

Produced at Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County

2015 Board of Directors Donna Willi..……..…...…..………….………..………..President

Earl Myers…………..…….………………….........Vice President

Pamela Rourke……………………………...…………...Secretary

Glenn Pontier…………………………...…….…………Treasurer

Dawn Boyes

Christopher Gozza

Sonja Hedlund

Steve Mogel

Edward Moran

Louisa Parker

Mike Sakell

Janet Threshman

Kitty Vetter, Legislative Rep.

Staff Members

Colleen Monaghan...……………..…………...Executive Director

Tracey Argent…………………Sr. Administrator & HR Manager

SueAnn Boyd…………..……Healthy Schools Program Educator

Erica Dahl………………..ESNY Community Nutrition Educator

Susan Hamilton………………….………….Director of Programs

Marylin Jones...…………………….….4-H Community Educator

Bonnie Lewis……….…….....................Dependent Care Educator

Michelle Lipari………………....Ag & 4-H Community Educator

Erica Lynch ……….…………………….……..Kitchen Assistant

Melinda Meddaugh...Ag & Natural Resources Resource Educator

Nicole Slevin…………………………Public Affairs Coordinator

Kaitlyn Smith……………..Association Administrative Assistant

Dayna Valenti-Gaeta………...Community Horticulture Educator

Tara VanHorn...…………………………….…..Finance Manager

Sean Welsh…...Family & Youth Development Team Coordinator

John Wilcox…………………….....Building & Grounds Manager

Message from the Board President 3

Organizational Chart 4

2015 Fast Facts 5

Testimonials & Statements of Support 6

Strategic Program Areas 7

Agriculture & Food Systems 8

Environment & Natural Resources 10

Community & Economic Vitality 12

Nutrition & Healthy Families 14

Youth & Family Development 16

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8:30 am to 4:30 pm | Monday-Friday

Phone: 845-292-6180 | Fax: 845-292-4946

Website: www.sullivancce.org

E-mail: [email protected]

Twitter.com/ccesullivan

Facebook.com/ccesullivan

Upcoming Events 18

Staff Highlights & Goals 19

CCESC Spotlights 20

Enrollment Card 21

Financial Information 22

Funding: Grants & Contracts 23

Thank You! Supporter Listings 24

Contributors & Sponsors 25

Community Supporters 26

January, 2016 Extension Connection—Annual Summary

Donna Willi, President [email protected]

Greetings, Sullivan County! As we wrap up another year at

Extension and my first year as board president, I am so

pleased at the level of engagement and support we are re-

ceiving from the entire community; volunteers, businesses,

parents, youth, and community friends of Extension. With

your support we’ve seen progress in every project and pro-

gram area of focus this year.

In 2015, Extension Connection subscriptions grew over

30%. By sharing your Extension experience with friends and

neighbors, you can connect them with the useful and fun

learning opportunities available through Cornell Cooperative

Extension Sullivan County (CCESC) enrollment. You can

pick up a couple of Extension Connection newsletters at the

office if you’d like to use them to encourage others to sign

up!

With a refreshed board of directors and Program Advisory

Committee, and a new executive director, CCESC’s growth

and progress in 2015 is reflective of a much larger move-

ment happening across the community. As a county prepar-

ing for renewed interest from our regional neighbors and

beyond, Extension’s role remains steady; to provide trusted

information to Sullivan County residents and guests to solve

problems and elevate our quality of life.

In the following pages, you will see a snapshot of the pro-

gram offerings, educational opportunities, capital improve-

ments, and community support activities that

CCESC staff has engaged in, along with a sneak

peek into upcoming programs, projects, and initia-

tives. Some of the projects planned for 2016 are

funded, some are not. We continue to need County

and community support, in cash and volunteer

hours, to fulfill Extension’s mission of bringing real

life solutions to people who live, work, learn, and

play in Sullivan County.

Last year, contributions to Extension saved the

County $300,000 in capital expenses, and will con-

tinue to do so annually for the next three years. The

County allocation helped CCESC leverage an addi-

tional $700,000 in federal, state, and private invest-

ments in Sullivan County. For the next five years, if

we experience no further increases or growth, that

allocation will leverage a minimum of $1,000,000

per year due to recently secured multi-year grants

and contracts. County investment in Extension, as a

quasi-governmental agency, ensures a valuable

mechanism by which to bring in Sullivan County’s

fair share of funds from state and federal grants. That’s the

dollars and cents of it.

More importantly, the social value of Extension, to the tune

of more than 10,000 contacts per year, gives Sullivan County

farmers, families, young people, residents, and visitors a

trusted place to connect with for informal learning opportu-

nities, community connections, and meaningful contribu-

tions. In 2016 we’re set to grow in budget, staffing, program-

ming, and lives touched by at least 25%.

Over the next 3 years your continued support will help us

raise another $750,000 to replace the failing heating, ventila-

tion, and cooling system, repair the aging sidewalks and

parking lot to ensure quality ADA access and compliance,

and enhance our secure, interactive learning environment

and community facility.

CCESC membership drives the direction and spirit of Exten-

sion. On behalf of the board of directors and staff, thank you

for believing in Extension, renewing your commitment and

support, and for your ongoing contributions of time, money,

and energy. We look forward to continuing to strengthen our

relationship with you, building quality core programming,

exploring opportunities to learn from our neighbors in the

Hudson Valley region, and diversifying our resources.

Cheers to the new year!

CCE staff sourced and prepared local ingredients for the Sullivan

County Chamber of Commerce’s First Friday Breakfast in October.


View from Stone Ridge Farm with pond

We’re Hiring!

Agri-Business and Retention Program Coordinator

The Agri-Business and Retention Program, a recommendation of the County Agriculture and Farmland Protection

Plan and identified in the Ag & Food systems section of the CCESC Plan of Work, will provide a framework for

communicating directly with farmers around business development related topics to increase their awareness of

available resources, improve their profitability and solve problems. Activities include: contribute to and maintain

the CCE Ag database, engage in ongoing communications and work with a proactive team of professionals to de-

velop and/or make referrals to resources to support business growth and address issues, such as financial plan-

ning, business planning, estate planning, farm transfers and cash flow projections. Accepting applications un-

til January 28, 2016 or until a suitable candidate pool is reached.

For more information on how to apply and for a full position description, visit www.sullivancce.org.


CCESC Finance Manager Tara Van Horn was selected

as one of the Sullivan County Democrats Business

and Professional Women of 2015

# of Master Food Preserver Volunteers

trained:

19 Participation from

NYC, Georgia, & Canada!

# of Direct

Youth

Contacts:

3410

Program Areas

Ag & Food Systems

Environment &Natural Resources

Community & Economic Viability

Nutrition & Healthy Families

Youth & Family Development

Eddie S., CCE Sullivan County 4-H member & 1st Place NYS Team,

placed 9th in National Dairy Bowl

Championship!

# of Paid

Enrollees

486

CCESC Dependent Care Educator Bonnie Lewis, RN has been-certified as a Tai Chi

for Arthritis Instructor by the CDC

# of Direct Adult

Contacts:

5032

CCESC Celebrated 101 Years in

Sullivan County

CCESC Public Affairs Coordinator Nicole Slevin was selected as one of the

Sullivan County Democrat’s 2015 Young

Professionals

CCESC Community

Educator

Michelle Lipari

was asked to speak

at the Urban Ag

Conference, hosted by

the Horticulture Society

of NY

CCE Sullivan County

4-H member Erin D.

was a member of the

Senior Region Horse

Bowl Team that

placed 1st in New York

State.

Additional Grants & Contracts Secured for 2016: $350,000


“Last night I attended a vegetable gardening class at Cornell Cooperative

Extension in Liberty. The class was awe-

some! The ‘Dirt Diva’ was amazing. I had

a wonderful time. If you are interested in

gardening you should try to attend a class

or two. It is very affordable.”

- Facebook event review

“Although I cannot always attend the Caregiver

Support Meetings it is comforting to know that we

have such a strong support group here in Sullivan

County. Thank you for all that you do.”

- Local caregiver

“4-H has impacted not just my life but my brother,

sisters, mothers, grandparents and all three of my

uncles lives. If it wasn't for 4-H, I would not be the

person I

have be-

come to-

day.”

- 4-H

youth

member “It was great to see on

farm commercial growing

techniques and how agri-

culture can be sustainable

even on small acreage.”

- Brian Caldwell, Cornell

University on high tunnel

workshop

“I cannot thank you enough for such an outstand-

ing kayak trip. Both my daughter and myself had

a terrific time. Totally an eye opener!”

- Attendee

on Water-

shed

Kayak

Class

“Great experience. I just took the Master Food

Preserver class. I loved it. The teachers were

just fantastic, just great ladies. I will certainly

try other classes in the future.”

-Master Food Preserver training participant

“You are continuing to make a difference in

the lives of those we serve here at the Federa-

tion with the donations from your Intergener-

ational Textile group. Because of your sup-

port, we can continue

to open our doors to

deserving people ex-

periencing financial

hardship in Sullivan

County.” - Excerpt

from a letter SC Fed-

eration for the Home-

less program

administrator

“I had no idea Cornell Coopera-

tive Extension did all this. You

offer so many different pro-

grams.” - Visitor to CCE booth

at Bethel Woods Ag Day

“The backbone of our nation’s rural communities was, and still is, agriculture, particularly here in New York. A healthy farm

economy has proven time and again that it can sustain families, retain jobs and maintain a high quality of life. CCE plays a crit-

ical role in helping our farms remain viable through education and business support to adjust to shifting market trends and

weather the uncontrollable limitations on production. For our value-added dairy project, we relied on the advice and direction

of CCE staff that gained us access to federal and state grants for equipment upgrades. Without their tenacity and diligence, we

could not have done it.” -Bob Franklin, Bethel Creamery & Jennifer Grossman, FarmCo New York

“The staff are outstanding people with the best

attitudes on the planet!” - Laura, Liberty


Agriculture & Food Systems: Education is directed toward improvement of the

food system as a whole from “farm to table”. Programs cover multiple aspects of

food security such as soil & herd resources and health, field evaluation of crops,

reliable production guidelines, economics of production, and farm management,

integrated pest management, healthy produce, fruit and vegetable production and

storage, and facilitation of sustainable agriculture and engagement with food sys-

tem policies work. Education encourages farmers to grow new crop varieties and

employ new production and business practices, through programs for the agricul-

tural sector businesses, and informs consumers about improved food products, en-

couraging adults to serve the foods to children. Farm businesses, horticulturists,

and natural resource managers continue producing a stable, safe, and affordable

food, feed, fiber, and fuel supplies in sustainable ways.

Environment & Natural Resources: Assists communities in sustaining and obtaining

healthy ecosystems for the pleasure and functional viability of youth, families, communi-

ties, farms, and businesses. Focused on natural conservation and protection and sustaina-

ble energy education that work toward long term planning for sustainable energy and

proper use of natural resources. Education on natural resources management includes

inventory and mapping methods, habitat, biodiversity, invasive species, alternative land

uses, a viable local economy, and a healthy environment critical to protecting, enhanc-

ing, and sustaining valuable natural resources. Natural resources include forested moun-

tains, aquatic environments from wetlands and marshes to estuaries to lakes, and an ac-

companying diversity of plant and animal species.

Community & Economic Vitality: Includes community and economic develop-

ment processes, sustainability and resiliency, agriculture and food systems develop-

ment, land use and energy, emergency preparedness, and entrepreneurship and work-

force development. Cornell has a commitment to citizens and local officials to build

capacity to solve problems and build strong and vibrant communities. Efforts pro-

mote community farmland protection initiatives, local foods, entrepreneurship, and

public issues education. Our educational programs support inter-municipal and re-

gional collaborations, and new public-private partnerships that spur innovative strat-

egies to address complex community development issues.

Nutrition & Healthy Families: Addresses food insecurity and safety through education on

availability of and access to food, certainty of availability and access to food, sufficiency of

food, social and cultural acceptability of food, and nutritional quality and safety of food.

Work in this program area ties well with our work in agriculture, youth, families, and com-

munities. Extension programs are designed to 1) connect research and practice, 2) result in

behavior change, 3) build on the strengths of families and youth, 4) develop strong collabora-

tions resulting in community changes for optimal health promotion and 5) provide policy-

makers with the knowledge to develop appropriate policies to promote healthy lifestyles. The

programs are collaborative and work directly with key community organizations.

Youth & Family Development: Life skills through 4-H science, technolo-

gy, engineering, and math (STEM), civic engagement (citizenship), and

healthy living. Family emphases on social & economic wellbeing, quality of

home and work environments, elder care practices, programs, and policies

affecting the quality of life for children, youth, elders, and their families.

The economic security programs aim to empower low and moderate-income

households who are especially vulnerable to financial setbacks by promot-

ing financial literacy skills and effective management behaviors.

*Program Summaries adapted from CCE Statewide Plans of Work


Production/ Pest Management/

Agricultural Education

Herd Health Seminar, Sponsored

by Catskills Veterinary Services

High Tunnel Management Semi-

nar and Tour at Neversink Farm

Corn Plot Field Day, with Cochec-

ton Mills, Delaware Valley Farm

& Garden, and Wayne County

Extension

Pest Management for High Tun-

nels

High Tunnel/Greenhouse Projects

with Sullivan BOCES

Farm Safety and OSHA Regula-

tions for Farm Owners and Man-

agers

Conventional and Organic Pesti-

cide Recertification, Sponsored by

NYS Agriculture and Markets and

CCE Ulster County

Agriculture Business Retention &

Expansion

Dairy Day/Ag Day, with Wayne

County Extension

Farm Succession and Estate Plan-

ning

Farm Tax Workshop

Agricultural Districts

Capacity Building & Collaboration

Farm to Institution/School Initia-

tive

Ag & Farmland Protection Plan

Upper Delaware Roundtable

Farmland Preservation

No-Till Seeder Project with Sul-

licn County Soil & Water Conser-

vation District

New/ Beginning Farmers

Intro to Good Agricultural Practic-

es (GAP Certification)

Intro to Farming

Intro to Commercial Vegetable

Gardening

Intro to Poultry Farming

Value-Added Diversification

Meat Processing Rules and Regu-

lations

Dairy Processing Project

Maple Processing Project

Buy Local/ Opening New Markets

Farmers’ Market Manager Webi-

nar on WIC/FMNP

Sullivan Fresh Initiative

Local Food Promotion

Farmers’ Market Promotion Pro-

gram

Ag Day at Bethel Woods Harvest

Festival

2015 Program Offerings & Events


Agricultural Stats for Sullivan County

Total Number of Farms:

32 1

Acres in Farmland: 54,000

Total Agricultural Cash Receipts:

$27.1 million

Agricultural Production Activity:

$56.4 million

At a Glance 19 Programs Offered

40 Farm Visits Conducted

1,173 Youth Contacts

1,900 Adult Contacts

100 Walk-Ins Assisted

800 Ag Related Phone Calls Answered


At a Glance

20 Programs Offered

95 Youth Contacts

500 Adult Contacts


200 Phone Calls Answered


Mushroom Identification Informational Class

Berries & Brambles Workshop

NYS Nut Growers’ Association Meeting

Native Plants vs. Invasive Species Class

Watershed Kayak Tour, Sponsored by Catskill Water-

shed Corporation

Woodland Owner Forum, Sponsored by CCE Columbia-

Greene Counties

Challenges to the Catskill Forests: Understanding Issues

and Moving Towards Solutions, CRISP co-hosted train-

ing

Raising Pheasants 4-H Project

“On the Move for Maple Syrup” Campaign

Early Detection of Invasive Species

I-Map Training

Energy Symposium

Vermiculture Demonstration

Sullivan County Micro-Grid Project Meeting Host

Solar Infrastructure Planning and CFA Application

Turtle Spring Nature Trail Maintenance

Compost Program Training

Earth Day Litter Pluck

Save Energy, Save Dollars, NYSERDA Workshops

Shooting Sports Environmental Education, 4-H Program

Shooting Sports Safety Night

Shooting Sports Archery

Shooting Sports Air Pistol

Shooting Sports Air Rifle

Shooting Sports Rifle

Shooting Sports Shotgun

Shooting Sports Muzzle Loading

Shooting Sports Living History

Trebuchet Project

A Sampling of 201 5 Program Offerings & Events



Master Gardener Volunteer Projects & Activities

Philadelphia Flower Show Trip

Jr. Master Gardener Series: Veggie Gardening

Jr. Master Gardener Series: Fiber Arts

Jr. Master Gardener Series: Pollinators

Jr. Master Gardener Series: Cooking the Harvest

Annual Plant Sale

Summer Camp Horticulture Education Program

Centerpieces for Community Thanksgiving Dinner &

CCESC Annual Gala

Sullivan ARC Garden Tour

Sullivan Renaissance Church Street Project

Speakers’ Bureaus & Community Education Events

Bethel Woods Harvest Festival

Sullivan Renaissance Expo

Farmers’ Markets

Sullivan County Youth Fair, Grahamsville

Horticulture Education

Introduction to Cactus & Succulents

Berries & Brambles

Basic Gardening—101, 102, 103

Fall Gardening Seminar

Growing Microgreens

Nut Growing in New York

Seed Saving

Woman’s Conference at SUNY Sullivan


Speaking at Local Libraries and Garden Clubs


At a Glance

20 Programs Offered

237 Youth Contacts

375 4-H Youth Community Service Records

1056 Adult Contacts

31 Active Master Gardener Volunteers


505 Master Gardener Helpline Inquiries

123 EaT Kitchen Inquiries

3 EaT Kitchen Entrepreneurs


Master Gardener Volunteer Projects & Activities

Philadelphia Flower Show Trip

Jr. Master Gardener Series: Veggie Gardening

Jr. Master Gardener Series: Fiber Arts

Jr. Master Gardener Series: Pollinators

Jr. Master Gardener Series: Cooking the Harvest

Annual Plant Sale

Summer Camp Horticulture Education Program

Centerpieces for Community Thanksgiving Dinner &

CCESC Annual Gala

Sullivan ARC Garden Tour

Sullivan Renaissance Church Street Project

Speakers’ Bureaus & Community Education Events


Sullivan Renaissance Expo

Farmers’ Markets

Sullivan County Youth Fair, Grahamsville

Horticulture Education

Introduction to Cactus & Succulents

Berries & Brambles

Basic Gardening—101, 102, 103

Fall Gardening Seminar

Growing Microgreens

Nut Growing in New York

Seed Saving

Woman’s Conference at SUNY Sullivan


Speaking at Local Libraries and Garden Clubs


Dehydration Workshop

Tasty Pet Treats

Cheese Making

3-Day Master Food Preserver Training

Pickling 101

Jams & Jellies

Freezing the Harvest

Pie Filling

Meat Preservation

Everything Apples Workshop

Cooking the Harvest - Jr. Master Gardeners

Healthy Meals & Snacks; 4 Events

Eating Healthy on a Budget; 9 Events

Rethink Your Drink; 10 events

CATCH (Coordinated Approach to Child Health)

Physical Activity Is the Key to Living Well; 3 Events

How Much Fat Is in That?

Enjoy Healthy Food That Tastes Great; 2 Events

Workforce Development Workshop with Youth



At a Glance

588 Adult Contacts

172 Youth Contacts

11 Food Preservation Classes

19 Master Food Preservers Trained

31 ESNY Programs; 3 months

3 School Districts Updating Wellness Plans


Winter Workshops

International Night

Fair Work Night

Horse Bowl

Hippology

Horse Communications

Veterinary Science Series

Capital Days

STARR

Dairy Bowl Competition

Sullivan County Youth Fair

Necropsy Class

Record Book Trainings

Public Presentation Orientation

County Public Presentations

District Public Presentations

Horse Program Articulated Skele-

ton Fundraiser

Horse Clinic

Horse Qualifying Show

Snowmobile Safety Certification

Volunteer Trainings

Crochet Workshops

Community Service Projects Tex-

tile Workshops

4-H Window Display Contest

4-H National Science Day Activity

Robotics Demonstration

Junior Awards Trip

Livestock Auction

Felting Class

Sewing Class

Achievement Day

Building a Community Legacy To-

gether (BCLT)

Dog Obedience

Raising Pheasants Program

Monthly Caregiver Support Groups

Preparing for Discharge; 7 Sessions

Home Safety; 3 Presentations

Living at Home with Arthritis

Understanding and Responding to

Dementia

Taking Medications

Safely

Grief: What Helps

When it Hurts

Caring for You, Caring

for Me

The Longest Loss: Alz-

heimer ’s Disease

Caring for Seniors-

Mind, Body, and Soul

Senior Needs

Caregiver Spring Re-

newal and Retreat

Senior Safety Day

Caregiver Holiday Recognition

Guiding Senior Transitions

Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Pre-

vention

Effective Communication for

Someone with Alzheimer’s

Some 2015 Program Offerings & Events


At a Glance 85 Programs Offered

988 Adult Contacts

1733 Youth Contacts

324 Youth 4-H Members

22 Caregiver Group Trainings, Workshops or Lectures


276 4-H Youth Volunteers

556 Youth & Family Development Related Calls Answered

SC Youth Fair 321 Still Exhibits

236 Livestock Exhibits

91 Horse Exhibits

NYS Fair - Sullivan County Participation 40 Still Exhibits

16 Livestock Exhibits


Space is limited. Paid pre-registration is required. Sorry, no refunds. All workshops held at the Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County Gerald J. Skoda Extension Ed-ucation Center on 64 Ferndale-Loomis Road in Liberty, NY 12754 unless otherwise indicated.

Registration can be made online, on the phone, by mail or via e-mail. Payment is accepted in cash, check, or credit; online, in office, or by mail.

Volunteer/ Donor Open House & Potluck

Wednesday, Jan 13

6:00 to 8:00 pm BRING A DISH!

Extension Education Center, Liberty

Celebrate another year of volunteerism and stewardship with CCESC!

RSVP: Call 845-292-6180 E-mail [email protected]

January 8 Solar Leases: What You Need to Know 11:00 am — 1:00 pm

January 9 4-H Volunteer Training 101 10:00 am — Noon

January 11 Dairy Lunch & Learn: Cattle Breeding 11:00 am — 1:00 pm

January 13 Volunteer/ Donor Open House & Potluck 6:00 — 9:00 pm

January 16 4-H Volunteer Training 101 10:00 am — Noon

January 17 Home Firearm Safety Course 1:00 — 5:00 pm

January 20 Save Energy, Save Dollars Class 6:00 — 8:00 pm

January 21 Seed Saving with the Dirt Diva 5:30 — 7:30 pm

January 29 4-H International Night 6:00 — 9:00 pm

Upcoming Programs 2016


John Wilcox, CCE Facilities Manager, and star volunteers Phil

Coombe Jr. and Jerry Skoda, are working tirelessly to raise $1 mil-

lion for the Capital Campaign and coordinating infrastructure im-

provements to ensure the Extension Education Center is a cost

effective, safe, interactive learning environment for generations to

come. We’re currently raising funds to replace the original, and

failing, HVAC system and senior administrator, Tracey Argent,

and administrative assistant, Kaitlyn Smith, are planning a mural

project to beautify the main hallway of the building.

The 4-H team, Sean Welsh, Marylin Jones, and Michelle Lipari ,

saw a 15% increase in 4-H Youth Development program enroll-

ment and 4 new clubs, with the Sullivan County Shooting Sports

program receiving state recognition for their trebuchet project.

CCESC is seeking funding to grow the 4-H Youth Development

program, including youth involvement in raising livestock for auc-

tion and reaching young people in the Monticello, Fallsburg, and

Liberty school district catchment areas, by another 20% in 2016.

Dependent care educator and Caregiver Resource Center (CRC)

coordinator, Bonnie Lewis, RN, hosted over 45 caregiver support

groups, opportunities for rest and relaxation, educational supports

and professional development series’ for caregivers, as well as

community-based and healthcare professionals in a variety of set-

tings. WJFF radiohosted a series of talks with the CRC to make

sure seniors and their loved ones receive tips and tricks for keeping

safe and well. In 2016, the CRC will increase to a full-time offer-

ing as a result of a new funding partnership with the Alzheimer’s

Association!

The Entrepreneurial and Teaching (EaT) Kitchen hosted its grand

opening and is currently home to three budding food entrepreneurs,

with two more on deck. Kitchen assistant, Erica Lynch, provided

dozens of local food producers with technical assistance in navi-

gating the scheduling, licensing, and market processes. A Local

Food Promotion conference is on the horizon in partnership with

SUNY Sullivan, Pure Catskills, Catskill Mountainkeeper, and SC

Farmers’ Market Association. A year of monthly food entrepreneur

and business development workshops is in the planning stages.

The Master Food Preserver Volunteers, led by SueAnn Boyd, of-

fered guests from across the country and Canada, three full days of

training in the science and art of safe home food preservation tech-

niques, followed by monthly boosters in specific methods.

The Ag and Food Systems team, Melinda Meddaugh, Michelle

Lipari, executive director Colleen Monaghan, and board vice presi-

dent Earl Myers, made over 40 farm visits and are leading the im-

plementation of the Agriculture and Farmland Protection Plan in

partnership with the Sullivan County Department of Planning and

Environmental Management, the Farmland Protection Board, and

Ag Task Force. The team has provided more than 20 workshops

and demonstrations in animal and vegetable production, including

season extension, herd health management, business management

and succession planning, invasive pest and weed management, and

more. The team also works with Sullivan BOCES to provide hands

-on learning for high school students seeking experience and work

skills in natural resources, construction, heavy equipment opera-

tion, horticulture, and animal sciences. A full catalog of ag related

brochures, tips sheets, web resources, and info graphics continues

to be developed. The Farm to Institution and Farmers’ Market Pro-

motion collaborations are growing strong and we’re looking for-

ward to enhancing the Ag Business Expansion & Retention pro-

gram with an additional staff person in 2016.

New community horticulture program educator, Dayna Valenti-

Gaeta has settled into the Association nicely, and is creating a rap-

port with Master Gardener Volunteers as they show her the ropes

of the many community service opportunities CCESC hosts and is

invited to be involved in. The Community Horticulture program is

growing its involvement in the Catskill Edible Garden Project with

Sullivan Renaissance and Catskill Mountainkeeper and looking for

creative ways to interact with the EaT Kitchen. A winter gardening

series is on the docket and plans are underway for a full Master

Gardener Volunteer training for a new cohort of volunteers in Sep-

tember of the new year.

After a year-long hiatus, the CCE Nutrition and Healthy Families

department is back up and running with Eat Smart New York

(ESNY) community educator Erica Dahl having provided dozens

of workshops and demonstrations in the community around nutri-

tion, rethinking sugary beverages, and easy ways to get in more

physical activity. SueAnn Boyd, Jaycee DeGroat, Emily Devore,

and Wanda Cruz are working on building the new state Depart-

ment of Health funded Creating Healthy Schools and Communities

project. In partnership with ESNY, these folks will work with the

Liberty, Monticello, and Fallsburg school districts and encompass-

ing municipalities to increase walkable communities and encour-

age policies and practices that make healthy decisions easy for

youth, families, and visitors. Early successes include establishing

and strengthening school and community wellness committees,

purchasing salad bars for several school buildings, and beginning

worksite wellness assessments. New walking trails and lots of

community outreach are coming up in the new year.

Last but certainly not least, public affairs coordinator, Nicole

Slevin, has worked tirelessly to streamline CCESC’s local brand

and identity so Sullivan County residents know how to contact and

engage with their resource of choice. Visit our brand new interac-

tive and educational website at www.sullivancce.org. You can find

a host of informational resources you can trust, enroll or register

for workshops and events, and make seamless donations and pay-

ments. Nicole has also provided staff support to the board’s Fund

Development and Marketing Committee, hosting Sullivan Coun-

ty’s first ever Grains to Grapes Tour, and the second annual After-

noon Gala and Live Auction event, which raised over $10,000.

With a newly hired director of programs, Susan Hamilton, learning

the ropes and reaching out to volunteers, CCESC hopes to expand

the reach of the 4-H Youth Development work across the county

and reinvigorate

the hibernating

Energy and Con-

sumer Education

program.

Stay tuned to the

Extension Con-

nection for

monthly updates!


Business Spotlight - Schmidt’s Wholesale

Schmidt’s Wholesale, Inc. is a family-owned business

in Monticello that has served the region since 1954,

providing service in wholesale plumbing, heating,

HVAC, electrical, pumps, and water works.

Schmidt’s is one of the businesses playing a major

role in the capital improvements at the CCESC Edu-

cation Center. Their friendly and knowledgeable staff

is guiding the Association through the process of up-

grading the heating and cooling equipment, which is

in urgent need of replacement. Working with very

limited funding, Schmidt’s is helping to select split

heating and cooling units with heat pumps that oper-

ate with efficiency down to 15 degrees F below zero.

Using their recommendations and skilled guidance,

CCESC hopes to save at least 40% on our energy bills once the new equipment is installed, freeing up important resources that

can be applied towards local educational programming. Much of the consultation that Schmidt’s provides for CCESC has been

generously discounted, making the projects reachable with community support. Their assistance also came in handy when the

CCE facility transitioned to Town of Liberty water, ordering many of the materials needed at a reduced rate. Schmidt’s has

been a member of CCESC for decades and a sponsor for many fundraising efforts. Next time you attend a workshop at the Ex-

tension Education Center and feel especially warm and cozy in winter or cool and comfortable in summer, it’s thanks to

Schmidt’s!

Volunteer Spotlight - Philip Coombe Jr. & Gerald “Jerry” Skoda

Phil Coombe and Jerry Skoda are community leaders whose contributions as professionals and volunteers are well-known.

They have been committed to CCE for many years. As partners they bring a standard of excellence, hard work, and an un-

known magic that gets things done. Because of their efforts, in less then a year, CCESC owns a building with a new roof that

is paid for and Extension is on the way to replace the failing HVAC system. When they stepped up to help CCESC, Phil and

Jerry’s shared vision invigorated all of the CCE stakeholders to create an interactive, experiential educational center offering

programs and services that are a vital part of Sullivan County's community and economic vitality.


Staff Spotlight - Michelle Lipari

Michelle was hired in July of

2013 as community educator

for the Agriculture program,

as well as the animal science

educator for the 4-H Youth

Development program.

Michelle received her bache-

lor’s degree in large animal

science from Delaware Val-

ley College.

Michelle is also the market manager of the Rock Hill Farm-

ers’ Market and fills other farming roles around the county.

Michelle was recruited to speak on raising backyard poultry

at the Urban Ag Conference event, presented by the Horticul-

ture Society of NY in 2015.

Farm Spotlight - Myers Farm

More than six generations of Myers have tended to the fields

and cows on the farm that lies in Jeffersonville, NY. Estab-

lished in 1842, Myers Farm now has over 150 acres of land

and a parlor to milk the family’s cows. Myers Farm is a

Century Farm and is now owned and operated by Dawn and

Pete Erlwein, who continue the family tradition of farming.

The Myers’ are active in the community and are supporters

of CCESC, with Earl Myers serving as vice-president of the

board of directors

and chair of the Pro-

gram Advisory Com-

mittee.

Right:

Mr. & Mrs.

Earl Myers


Employment Value Added

CCESC houses 16 staff members (15 FTE).

12 Exempt Staff Members, 4 Non-Exempt

The average wage with direct fringe is a living wage at

$22.56 per hour.

Extension’s employee NYS fringe rate is 56.86% paid by

NYS.

Each funded position saves the county $11.55 per hour of work

in fringe benefits.

This equates to a total county savings of $337,838 in fringe

benefits.

The Value of Volunteers

Cornell Cooperative Extension volunteers served over 10,000

hours in 2015. At the NYS volunteer rate* of $23.07 per hour, that

amounts to a human investment to Sullivan County of approxi-

mately $230,700!

Volunteer opportunities are a best practice in

helping adults & youth build and maintain

essential workforce development skills!


Funder Amount Time Period Project

Federal Smith Lever $10,000 October 1, 2014 - September 30, 2015 General

NYS County Law 224 Funds $80,321 April 1, 2014 - March 31, 2015 General

Combined Federal & State Funding $43,000 April 1, 2014 - March 31, 2015 Caregiver Resource Center

Sullivan County Dept. of Planning &

Environmental Management

$25,000 January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015 Ag & Farmland Protection Plan

NYS, SUNY $246,000 January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015 Fringe Benefits

Grants, Contracts, Program Participa-

tion, Donations, Fundraising, Other

$254,348 January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015 General, Capital Campaign

NYS Ag & Markets $1,000 January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015 Crop Insurance & Pest Management

NYS Dept. of Health Creating Healthy Schools & Commu-

nities - Component A

$249,721 October 1, 2015 - September 30, 2016

USDA Sullivan County Farm to Institution

Planning Project

$36,000 September 1, 2015 - August 31, 2016

USDA Local Food Promotion Program - EaT

Kitchen

$94,000 October 1, 2015 - September 30, 2017

USDA/Sullivan County Dept. of Plan-

ning & Environmental Management

Farmers’ Market Promotion Program $21,000 October 1, 2015 - September 30, 2017

Funder Project Time Period

NYSERDA & Cornell University EmPower NY - Save Energy, Save Dollars January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015

CCE Columbia & Greene Counties CRISP: Early Detection of Invasive Species January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015

Cornell University Building a Community Legacy Together January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015

Sullivan Renaissance Greenhouse & High Tunnel Support January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015

Cornell University Healthy Sprout January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015

Catskill Mountainkeeper Catskill Edible Garden January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015

Sullivan Renaissance Environmental Initiative Grant January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015

Sullivan Renaissance EaT Kitchen Support January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015

Catskill Watershed Corp. Stream & Watershed Education for Sullivan County

Teachers in the NYC Watershed

October 1, 2013 - September 30, 2015

Catskill Watershed Corp. Living by the Stream - Watershed Education for NYC

Residents/Part-time Catskill Landowners

October 1, 2013 - September 30, 2015

Sullivan Renaissance Phase 1 & Phase 2 Maintenance Grants January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015

Leveraging County Funding for Impact & Investment

Sullivan County appropriated $415,000 to CCESC in 2015, which helped leverage another $760,959 in federal and state fund-

ing, grants, and contracts, program fees, donations, and fundraising. This represents a $1.87 match for every dollar in funding

provided by Sullivan County. County funding and collaborative partnership is essential and necessary to leverage and realize the

benefits CCESC has to offer Sullivan County.


Thanks so much to all the regular volunteers who brought their energy and enthusiasm to Sullivan County in 2015

through service with Cornell Cooperative Extension

Program Advisory Committee

Earl Myers, Chair

Dawn Boyes Sonja Hedlund

Freda Eisenberg John Lang

Erika Malmgreen Ed Moran

Richard Sheldon Janet Threshman

Theresa Viele Diana Weiner

Evelyn Weissmann

4-H Strategy Committee

Brandi Burk Karen Coombe

April Kackos Victoria Robinson

Richard Sheldon Jean Smith

Danielle Sykes

Association Volunteers Sally Abrams

Richard Boyd

Phil Coombe Jr.

Joan Howard

William Kavleski

Elena Mir

Kiran Monaghan

Garret Newfield

Gerald J. Skoda

Janice Vooght

Master Gardener Volunteers Janet Barbarite

Cindy Barber

Marietta Beanland

Peg Berg

Rachelle Carmack

Cindy Coker

Helene Chappell

Kathy Fielding

Mimi Fierle

Diane Foster

Denise Frangipane

Dennis Hewston

Judith Maidenbaum

Mary Mancuso

Darlene Midlang

Sandra Nackley

Ari Mir-Pontier

Denise Patti

Kristin Porter

Nora Rausch

Jackie Saunders

Richard Schulman

Nancy Schunk

Barbara Sush

Susan Swann

Jana Szabo

Jody Tedaldi

Jon Jon Thomas

Annalise Vogel

Robin Wagner

Pamela Zaitchick

CCESC Community Groups Bethelites

Calico Geese

Fremont Bluebirds

Liberty Belles

Youngsville Firecrackers

Master Food Preservers Jessica Gibbons

Obed & Lilina Lima

Karen Mariner

Bonnie Makofsky

Wendy Tushack

Cheyenne Zigmund

Erin Allen

Denise Burkart

Amy Barkley-Carey

Cheri Bodnaruik

Tonya Burk

Nicholas Castellano

Christine Cavello

Brandi Chevalier

Sandy Cockshutte

William Cockshutte

Jonathan Conklin

Karen Coombe

William Cutler II

Kathlene Denman

Jessica Dymond

Neal Edwards

Geraldine Ekker

Marcie Ehrman

Thomas Gain

Peg Geisel

KellyAnne Giminiani

Diana Hartling

Eunice Hartling

Beverly Hesse

Robert Jones

April Kackos

Robert Kautz

Linda Kays

Robert Kays

Nicole Knight-Sorese

John Kratz

Tara Kratz

Robert Lacey

Michael LaFountain

MaryPaige Lang-Clouse

Jamie Lawrence-Rocker

Craig Luckey

Robin Luckey

Edmund Lutz

Karen Mariner

Elizabeth McAndrew

Barbara McCausland

Kara McElroy

Lynn McWilliams

Tara Mickelson

Barbara Moran

Ed Moran

Dr. Jamie Noeth

Mary Nosek

Austin Nunnally

Charles Nystrom

Jennifer Nystrom

Kathleen O'Rourke

Colleen Osterhout

Dennis Peters

Susan Peters

Jenny Phelps

Kelly Plescia

Mark Plescia

Robin Raykoff

James Reilly

Karen Reilly

David Robinson

Rebecca Robinson

Victoria Robinson

Michael Rocker

Lisa Rose

Nannette Schips

Victoria Schutte

Susan Sennett

Gary Shaver

Lisa Shaver Steingart

Christina Shaw

Jennifer Sheldon

Richard Sheldon

Jean Smith

Kaitlyn Smith

Christine Smith-Cox

Jane Sorensen

Amy Sykes

Kim Szabo-Lutz

James Uciechowski

Theresa Uciechowski

Kody Viele

Theresa Viele

Leah Mae Waldron

Evelyn Weissmann

Mary Wells

Skye Wilbur

Shawn Wilcox

4-H Organizational, Project, and General Club Leaders

Our volunteer list is extensive.

If we missed your name,

please contact us and we will

update our February issue.


Adrienne Hamilton

Albert Demarmels

Amanda Langseder

Anne E. Holt

Barbanti Group

Bernadine A. Wasiczko

Bethelites

Bill Hennig

Bonnie Cunningham

Bonnie Hamilton

Bonnie Lewis

Brian Brustman

Buck Brook Alpacas Inc.

Calico Geese of Sullivan County

Carla Hahn

Carlton Adkins

Carol Norris

Carol Smythe

CD Trips LLC

Chantel Forger

Charlotte Stratton

Chartral A'dze'

Cochecton Mills Inc.

Coon Rod & Gun Club

Craig A. Stewart

Cynthia McKenna

David & Marylin Rabenhorst

Debra Thony

Diane N. Provost

Donna Willi

Douglas B. Cauthers

Earl Bertsch

Earl Myers

Elizabeth M. Sherwood

Fosterdale Equipment Corp.

Fred O. Miller

G. Carlton Adkins

Gary & Linda Mall

Gerald & Rosemary Skoda

Geraldine Mansueto

Glenn Pontier

Helen G. Hoering

Janet Hubert

Janet Threshman

Jean Cellini

Jeanne M. Scott

Jeff Bank

Joan Howard

John Lagatta

John Politidis

Joyce Ohrvall

Judy Van Put

Jurgens Painting Co.

Kitty Vetter

Kristt Kelly Office Systems Corp.

Lawanda Ervin

Leonard Bauer

Les & Tammy Kirby

Liberty Belles

Liliam Stettner

Lillian Constant

Linda Rajlevsky

Lois Duffy

Loraine Kuebler

Lynn Allison Miller

Majek Furniture Warehouse

Marguerite A. Banks

Marian E. Fries

Martin & Shirley Schwartz

Mary Paige Lang-Clouse

Mary Schumacher

McQuade Diesel Repair Inc.

Michael Cerullo

Michael Schulte Memorial Fund

Michelle Lipari

Nancy Hook

Nicole Slevin

NYS 4-H Foundation

Oak Ridge Farm Inc.

Patrick McNamara

Peter Johnston

Phil Coombe

Philip Coombe Jr.

Raymond & Dorothy Muthig

Richard A. Ehrmann

Richard Sheldon

Rita Distante

Rivendale Inc.

Robert Bruce Cobb & Linda Hartley

Rose Bogaert

Russell Asnes

Ruth Ann Brockner

Ruth E. McKeon

Ruth Halligan

Salvatore & Alice Federico

Sam & Nancy Hook

Shirley Schwartz

Sonja Hedlund & Dick Riseling

Stanley Grant

Steven Mogel

Stone Wall Farms - Eddie Moran

Stuart Salenger

Susan J Brustein-Straus

Thomas B. Mccormick

Wade Sauchuk

Willam & Patricia Berman

William Bolte

William Cann

Contributors and Sponsors: Thank you for making an

important investment for farmers, families, and young people.

The following list of individuals and companies have donated products, time or support to one or more of our programs in 2014.

The following lists are extensive. If we missed your name, please contact us and we will update our March issue.

We thank you all, and could not continue our programming without you!

Achieve Rehab &

Nursing Facility

Action Toward Inde-

pendence

Agriculture Task

Force

Aileen Gunther

Albi Beluli

Alzheimer Associa-

tion

Annalise Vogel

Apple Pond Farm &

Renewable Energy

Center

Art Salomon, NYS

Licensed Fishing

Guide

Barbara Slater

Bashakill Vineyards

Beaver Dam Brook

Farm

Bernie’s Holiday Res-

taurant

Bethel Woods Center

for the Arts

Bethelites

Body, Mind, & Spirit

Wellness Center

Bonnie Makofsky

Bradley Boat Rentals

Buck Brook Alpacas

Farm

Calico Geese Quilter's

Guild

Carol Smythe

Catskill Brewery

Catskill Chronicle

Catskill Forest Asso-

ciation

Catskill Harvest Mkt.

Catskill Mountain

Sugar House

The above list is extensive. If we

missed your name, please contact us

and we will update our February issue.


Catskill Mountain-

keeper

Catskill Regional In-

vasive Species Part-

nership

Catskill Veterinary

Services

Catskill Watershed

Corporation

CCE Greene-

Columbia

CCE Orange

CCE Ulster

CCESC Master Gar-

dener Volunteers

CCESC Staff

Charlie Barbuti Furni-

ture Mall

Chestnut Creek Baked

Goods

Chris Gibson

Chris Parrow Pottery

Cochecton Mills

Common Waters Part-

nership

Constance Lescano

Coon Rock Rod &

Gun Club

County of Sullivan

IDA

Crystal Falls Farm/

George Dean

Danuta Skorulska

Darlene Fedun

Dave Forshay

Dawn & Peter Erl-

wein

Dawn Boyes

Deborah Worden

Delaware Highlands

Conservancy

Delaware Highlands

Mushroom Society

Delaware Valley Farm

& Garden

Dick’s Auto Sales

Diehl Family

Domenic Buccigrossi

Donna Davies

Earl & Marion Myers

Eastern Electric

Ed & Barbara Moran

Eddie Moran Jr.

Ellen Galligan

Empty Spaces/ Troy

Grant

Eureka Café

Farm Service Agency

Fire Mountain Kitch-

en

Fisher Farms

Forestburgh Play-

house

Fosterdale Equipment

Fred Stabbert III

Frost Valley YMCA/

Bob Eddings

Garigliano Law Offic-

es

Gary Meyers Excava-

tion, Inc.

Gerald & Rosemary

Skoda

Glenn & Ari Pontier

Gorzynksi Ornery

Farm Hannah Corbett

Hestia’s Garden

Hofer Lumber

Holiday Mountain Ski

& Fun Park

Hospice Foundation

of Orange & Sullivan

Hudson Valley Agri-

culture Development

Corporation

IShotStudios

James Lyttle

Jan Hirsch

Jane Orcutt

Janet Barbarite

Jeff Bank

Jerry & Linda Mona-

ghan

Jessica Gibbons

Jill Farrow

Joan Howard

Jodi Goodman

John Kidd Photog-

raphy

John Wilcox Green-

house

John's Natural Wood

Wine Racks

Joseph Nebzydoski

Josh Druckman

Kaiser Kitchen Supply

Karen Mariner

Karin Pantel

Kirbytown Farms

Kitty Vetter

Klein Excavating

Lander’s Café

Lander's River Trips

Laura Mulvihill

Lazy Pond Bed &

Breakfast

Lee Siegel

Legal Services of the

Hudson Valley

Les Kristt

Liberty Agway

Liberty Police Dept.

Liberty Trading Post

Liliam Stettner

Majestic Farm

Martha Johnston

Mary Lissner

Mary Magnetico Mary

Mancuso

Michael Salomon

Photography

Misner Insurance

Agency/ Greg Gold-

stein

Monticello Home &

Garden

Myers Century Farm

NACL Theatre

Narrowsburg Feed &

Grain Co.

National Park Service

Natural Contents

Kitchen

Natural Resource

Conservation Service

Natural Valley Kitch-

en

Neversink Ag Society

Neversink Farm

Nugent & Haeussler,

PC

Nut Growers Associa-

tion

NY Giants

NY Jets

NYC DEP

NYS Ag & Markets

NYS DEC

NYS EPIC

NYS Maple Assoc.

NYS Rifle & Pistol

Association

NYSERDA

PAZDAR Winery

Penny & Dick

Coombe

Phil Coombe Jr.

Philip & Carolyn

Coombe

Picciano Adrianne

Priscilla Bassett

Prohibition Distillery

Pure Catskills

River Reporter

Roberta Byron-

Lockwood & Herb

Clark

Rock Hill Business

Association

Rondout/ Neversink

Stream Program

Root ‘N Roost

Roscoe Beer Co.

Sally & Jack Abrams

SC Chamber of Com-

merce

SC Childcare Council

SC Conservation Club

SC Dairy Promotion

SC Democrat

SC Division of Plan-

ning & Environmental

Management

SC Dramatic Work-

shops

SC Farm Bureau

SC Friends of NRA

SC Friends with Fire-

arms

SC Long Beards

SC Office for the Ag-

ing

SC Parks & Rec.

SC Partnership

SC Public Health

SC Rifle & Pistol As-

sociation

SC Visitor’s Associa-

tion

Schmidt’s Wholesal-

ers

Smith & Son’s

Smith Family

Soil & Water Conser-

vation District

Sportsman’s Den

Stacey Cohen

Stan Ehrenberg Pho-

tography

Steven Mogel, Attor-

ney at Law

Stone Ridge Farm

Stone Wall Farms

Story's Neversink

Plant Company

Sue Buzzel

Sullivan Alliance for

Sustainable Develop-

ment

Sullivan BOCES

Sullivan Renaissance

SUNY Sullivan

Susan Strauss

Swan Lake Golf &

Country Club

The Rustic Cottage

Thunder 102

Thunder View Farms

& Coombe Family

Times Herald Record

Tonjes Farm

Tractor Supply Co.

Tri-Valley FFA

USDA Rural Dev.

USO Holstein Club

Vallone, Phil/ Rolling

V Bus Co.

Vanessa Lescano

Vapur, Inc

Villa Roma Resort &

Conf. Ctr.

Wayne Independent

Welsh Cabin

White Lake Wine &

Spirits Shop

Wholesale Kitchen

Equipment

Winterton Farms

WJFF

WSUL/WVOS

Yiasou Café

YNN

The above list is extensive. If we

missed your name, please contact us

and we will update our February

issue.


Charles Keating

Cell: 570-430-1045

Fax: 570-689-2688

Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County

is looking for a new or used in good condition

donations of the following items:

Lawn tractor (with plow if possible)

Photos or paintings for our building

6’ and 8’ tables

New amp for shows (please call for details)

Refrigerator for youth building

100’ cable and padlock to secure rabbit cages

Fencing materials for the show ring

Stools (2-3) for volunteer hotline counter

Gardening tools and gloves

Earl Kinney

Excavating & Trucking

Ready To Meet Your Needs Free Estimates - 40 Years Experience

DRAINAGE SEPTIC SYSTEMS

FOUNDATIONS DRIVEWAYS

ROADS PONDS

LAND CLEARING GRADING

STONE SAND GRAVEL REDSHALE

No Job Too Big or Too Small

887-5540

OFFICE - 46 ROCK AVE., HORTONVILLE EVENINGS - 887-5647

J. HUGHSON EXCAVATING, INC.

- CONSTRUCTION -

Foundations — Sand — Gravel—Fill—Topsoil

Septic Systems Installed

Trucking & Hauling Bulldozing

845-482-9826

RD #1, Box 305

Jeffersonville, NY 12748

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