Democrats Endorse Stoddard and Alvarez Reelection Bids in Liberty Elections
The Liberty Democratic Committee has endorsed Village of Liberty Trustees Joan Stoddard and Luis Alvarez in this year’s elections to be held on Tuesday March 20, 2012.
“We will continue to protect taxpayers and work to revitalize Main Street,” Stoddard and Alvarez said. “Among our top priorities will be to continue to work with our police department to ensure a safe and secure Village.”
Stoddard’s vast budget experience has been a major asset to the Village of Liberty. She has been the Accounting Office Manager for the Villa Roma Resort for the past 30 years. Stoddard and her husband Bill have two children Matthew and Taylor.
Alvarez has been employed by the Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office since 1983. He currently holds the position of Sergeant and is respected throughout the County for his work as a D.A.R.E. Officer. Alvarez also worked with Liberty police for one year. He is married for 36 years to wife Ida, and has two children Luizelle Bohan, married to James, and son Julio married to Katy.
Police Blotter Roundup for the Week of 2-12 – 2-18
Liberty PD:
On February 16th 2012 the Village of Liberty Police arrested Christopher Colvill on charges stemming from his failure to register as a sex offender and for violating a court order. Colvill was arrested after being produced from the Sullivan County Jail in the Town of Liberty Court. Colvill was charged with Failing to register and verify his physical address, a felony and criminal contempt in the second degree a misdemeanor. The felony charge stems from an investigation into Colvill’s whereabouts after he listed an address in the Village of Liberty as his legal residence on the Sex Offender registry that he was not residing at. The misdemeanor criminal contempt charge stems from an investigation into an incident in late December of 2011 in which Colvill went to the residence of a female that he was ordered to stay away from, due to an order of protection issued from the Town of Liberty Court in October of 2011. Colvill was arraigned in Town of Liberty Court and remanded to the Sullivan County Jail pending further court appearance.
Liberty State Police:
On February 18, 2012, State Police in Liberty arrested a man for DWI after locating a vehiclein a dirt embankment in the Town of Liberty. Ronald Dutcher, a 41 year old Youngsville resident, was travelling on Cooley Road when he lost control of his vehicle and struck a dirt embankment. Dutcher was arrested and charged with DWI and processed at the State Police barracks in iberty. He is to appear in the Town of Liberty Court on February 21.
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Police responded to Ulster Heights Road in the Town of Fallsburg for a domestic situation. During the investigation it was discovered that the occupants of the house had a quantity of marijuana and drug paraphanalia inside the residence.
Jason Rodriguez, age 36 and Katie L. Rodriquez, age 30 of Ulster Hgts Rd were both charged with Criminal Possession of Marijuana 5th degree. They were both issued appearance tickets returnable to the Town of Fallsburg Court on February 22, 2012.
The NYSP were assisted in the investigation by the Town of Fallsburg PD and NYC DEP.
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State Police in Liberty announce the arrest of JAMES ROEMER, age 27, North Branch for Robbery 3rd.
On January 22, 2012 State Police initiated an investigation regarding the robbery of Roches gas station in the Town of Delaware. Subsequent investigation determined that Mr. Roemer with his face covered approached an employee working at the business and demanded cash then fled on foot.
Mr. Roemer was arraigned before the Town of Delaware Justice Kramer and committed to the Sullivan County Jail in Lieu of $10000 cash bail to reappear March 10, 2012.
Former Career & Tech Students Touch Base: Where are they now?
The following is a great story submitted by Sullivan County BOCES. The Career & Tech program is an excellent program that gives students hands on experience. I participated in the electronics program myself during high school, the program gave me the foundation I needed to become the IT Administrator & Sr Developer for a highly successful advertising and marketing firm. This is part one of two:
Transforming our youth into responsible, qualified professionals is the primary focus of Sullivan BOCES. We pride ourselves in preparing the youth of our county so they are able to continue to college or go out into the workforce to become the “Leaders” of tomorrow.
The Career and Technical Education Program prides itself on accomplishing this goal throughout all of its programs. Over the years, several graduates of the Animal Science Program have demonstrated their ability to truly make a difference in our County.
After completing their college education, Carrie Endriss, 2006 Graduate from the Livingston Manor CSD, Brittany Senor, 2005 Graduate from the Liberty CSD, and Heather Ackermann, 2006 Graduate from the Sullivan West CSD, decided to come back to Sullivan County to use their knowledge to make a difference.
According to Carrie Endriss, becoming a Veterinarian has been a dream of hers since Kindergarten. She was never really interested in the typical academic classroom, so BOCES was a perfect match for her to learn hands-on, in a “Learning Lab”, the skills and knowledge she needed to excel in the competitive field of Veterinary Science. Carrie graduated from Alfred State College, with an Associates in Veterinary Technology. “BOCES definitely prepared me academically for college and gave me the edge over my classmates,” said Ednriss.
Today, Carrie works at the Youngsville Veterinary Clinic with Brittany Senor. At the Clinic, they are gaining the valuable experience that will ultimately allow both girls to continue on their journey to reach each of their dreams. Although Carrie loves working with all animals, her goal is to working at an Equine Clinic.
Heather Ackermann is working in the Horse Therapy Programs at the Center for Discovery and New Hope. Krysta Kelly, a senior at the Liberty CSD and current Animal Science students, is working with Heather in the Horse Therapy Program at the New Hope facility as a volunteer.
According to Barbara Moran, Animal Science Instructor at BOCES, “I have visited both of Heather’s programs and her work there is amazing.”
If you would like more information about the Career & Technical Education Programs offered at Sullivan BOCES call (845) 295-4152 or visit us at scboces.org.
The Career & Technical Education Program at Sullivan BOCES provides “Skills, knowledge and work ethic for the 21st century”
Bagpipes, Quickbooks, Nursing, Thermal Heating and Dancing at Sullivan County BOCES
Bagpipes:
On February 27th, you can fulfill your dream of learning how to play the bagpipe. This course is just one of the many new courses being offered through the Adult and Continuing Education Program at Sullivan BOCES.
Classes will run on Wednesdays from February 27th through April 16th from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the St. John Street Education Center in Monticello. For just $152, you too can learn the basic techniques of playing a bagpiping – including appropriate scales and actual tunes. Students are responsible for the purchase of their practice chanter.
Nursing:
Start a career where the job opportunities are abundant.
The Adult and Continuing Education Program at BOCES is offering an evening certification program to become a Certified Nurse’s Aide (CNA). Classes are held at the St. John Street Education Center on Mondays and Wednesday from February 22nd through June 1st, from 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm (a few Saturday classes will be scheduled).
This 130-hour course meets the requirements for the New York State Nurse’s Assistant Certification. Individuals will learn the skills necessary to obtain employment in a hospital, nursing home, residential health care facility, and/or home-care agency. The course includes 30 hours clinical experience in an area health care facility. Upon completion of this course and passing the NYS clinical and written tests, the student will be eligible for Nurse’s Assistant
Certification.
The fee for the class is $1,680.00, which includes registration, textbooks, workbooks, uniform, name tag, blood work and physical exam. Students will be responsible for two clinical test fees which total approximately $115.
Quickbooks:
The Adult and Continuing Education Program at Sullivan BOCES is offering an Introduction to QuickBooks Course. Classes are being held from 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm at the St. John Street Education Center on Wednesdays starting on February 22nd through April 4th. The fee for the class is $199.00
Learn the fundamentals of managing your business’ finances through the use of QuickBooks. This course will move you through the setup process through the start-up phase.
Dancing:
The Adult and Continuing Education Program at BOCES has extended the enrollment window for its Swing Dance Class. If you are interested in learning how to Swing Dance the new class will start on February 21st.
Classes will be held at the St. John Street Education Center on Tuesdays, from February 21st through March 27th from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm. The fee for the class is $60.00 per person or $100.00 per couple.
You never know! You may end up on Dancing with the Stars or use your new dance steps to marvel other guests at a party or wedding. You can even use the class as exercise to stay in shape. Either way, come join the fun and learn the gaits and moves of Swing Dancing. No experience or dance partner needed.
A second set of sessions will begin on Tuesday, April 3rd through May 8th from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm. The fee for the class is $60.00 per person or $100.00 per couple.
Thermal Heating:
On February 24th, the Adult and Continuing Education Program at Sullivan BOCES is offering a course in Solar Thermal Basics. Classes will be held from 10:00 am to 4:30 pm at the St. John Street Education Center, in Monticello.
Thanks to a NYSERDA grant, this course is being offered for only $100.00. Classes will run on Fridays from February 24th through March 26th.
This course is ideal for individuals who want to understand how the solar thermal system works and how they can help save fuel costs.
More information and Registration:
To register and find out more information about the course please contact the Adult and Continuing Education Program at (845) 295-4900 or 791-4070 between the hours of 8:30 am and 3:30 pm or visit us at scboces.org, like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.
Sullivan Nonprofit Summit Announced, March 7th at Bethel Woods
A committee of regional nonprofit representatives gathered Tuesday afternoon to announce that the 2012 Sullivan Nonprofit Summit will take place on Wednesday, March 7, 2012 at Bethel Woods Center for the Arts.
This year’s summit will continue its focus on fostering leadership and collaboration among the region’s rural nonprofits to generate greater impact and support, but will also expand to encourage and acknowledge innovative ideas that have produced practical results, and can be used as a model by other nonprofits in the region and beyond.
Summit host and Bethel Woods CEO Darlene Fedun said, “Bethel Woods Center for the Arts is pleased to host for the second time the Sullivan Nonprofit Summit. As a nonprofit we take seriously our role as a cultural and civic center, where we celebrate the arts and their essential role in creating vibrant and engaged communities. The Summit is an example of our continuing commitment to serve as community convener and catalyst for innovative ways to inspire citizenship and re-vitalize our region.”
The Summit will include educational sessions, including “Building a Strong, Successful Board, “Role of Nonprofits in Revitalizing the Region”, “Pursuing Government Grants,” and a panel discussion with regional professionals. Nonprofit representatives will learn what is really working for nonprofits in the region and for the communities they serve. Speakers will also share stories and models of successful collaborative efforts among rural nonprofits and communities.
Summit Steering Co-Chair Linda C. Hartley of Bethel Woods Center for the Arts and Hartley Consulting, Inc. said, “Through the annual Sullivan Nonprofit Summit we aim to highlight and address in innovative ways the special challenges our regional nonprofits face compared to their metropolitan counterparts. Studies show, for example, that while poverty is more common in rural than in urban areas, large foundations awarding more than $4 million per year gave only $530 million to rural nonprofits in 2009, or 1% of out of the $46 billion awarded by all foundations. By joining forces on creative programs, advocacy and support we can more effectively serve the people and communities of our region.”
The featured lunchtime keynote speaker this year will be Doug Bauer of the Clark Foundation. The Clark Foundation focuses on helping individuals lead independent and productive lives and supports nonprofits and programs in New York City and Cooperstown, NY. Bauer manages not only the Clark Foundation but is also executive director of the Scriven and Fernleigh Foundations. Foundation. Doug’s opinions and ideas on philanthropy have been featured in the Associated Press, The Chronicle of Philanthropy, Contribute, the Financial Times, the Los Angeles Times, The New York Post, The Wall Street Journal and on NPR and CNBC. Doug co-authored, with Steven Godeke, Philanthropy’s New Passing Gear:Mission Related Investing, A Policy and Implementation Guide for Foundation Trustees. Doug serves on boards or committees for Children’s Health Fund, The Melalucca Foundation and Philanthropy New York (formerly NYRAG).
The afternoon of the Summit will focus on breakout sessions designed to give nonprofits in similar fields the opportunity to meet and develop potential projects for collaboration, and will also include the announcement of the Sullivan Regional Innovation Award by Bethel Woods CEO Darlene Fedun.
Summit Steering Committee Co-Chair Amanda Langseder from Cornell Cooperative Extension of Sullivan County said, “The Summit is itself, a great example of the power of nonprofit collaboration. Committee members representing nearly a dozen organizations have pulled together to make this year’s Summit a surefire success. The members of the committee meet regularly, giving of their precious time and resources. This year’s event will be a comprehensive day of professional development, leadership training, networking and encouraging messages to all who take pride in working for a nonprofit organization.”
This year’s Summit Steering Committee includes:
Co-Chairs
Amanda Langseder, Cornell Cooperative Extension
Linda C. Hartley, Hartley Consulting, Inc.
Tracy Carluccio, Delaware Riverkeeper Network
Susan Diamond, SullivanArc
Alexis L. Eggleton, Town of Wallkill Boys and Girls Clubs, Inc.
Darlene Fedun, Bethel Woods Center for the Arts (Summit Host)
Kristin Geeslin
Maria Ingrassia, SUNY Sullivan
Kathy Krieter
Ann K. Manby, Catskill Art Society
Christine Maraia, Orange Regional Medical Center
Karen Van Houten Minogue, Community Foundation of Orange and Sullivan
Laura A. Quigley, Workforce Development
Jonathan Rouis, Sullivan County Legislator
Whitney Schlott, Bethel Woods Center for the Arts
Kaytee Warren, Chief Professional Officer, United Way of Sullivan County
The Summit currently has four event sponsors: Catskill Hudson Bank, the Community Foundation of Orange & Sullivan, Jeff Bank and Sullivan County Community College.
For more information or to sponsor the March 7th Sullivan Nonprofit Summit, please contact Amanda Langseder at Cornell Cooperative Extension of Sullivan County at 845-292-6180, ags97@cornell.edu. To register for the Summit please contact Cinty at 845-292-6180, cn55@cornell.edu.
Release Provided by: Cornell Cooperative Extension
Multiple Sclerosis Fund Raiser Party in Roscoe
The very first Multiple Sclerosis Fund Raiser Party will be held on Friday, March 23rd at the Rockland House in Roscoe NY from 7:00 – 11:00 pm. Cost is Free Will Offering.
Dancing with music by Mystic Entertainment and the Hendrickson Brothers Darren and BJ. Appetizers, Cash bar, theme baskets, 50/50….a great time for all while raising money for a good cause. Shelley’s Crew for a Cure – all donations benefit the Multiple Sclerosis Society
MS Walk to be held on Saturday, May 5. Walkers are always welcome to join!
Anyone wanting further information, make a monetary donation or donate a basket please call Debbie at 607-498-5329 or drop off at UHF Health Office in Roscoe to Patty.
Until there is a cure, we will continue to walk!
Jacobowitz & Gubits Co-Sponsors The Graffiti of War Project
Jacobowitz & Gubits is pleased to co-sponsor The Graffiti of War Project National Art Exhibition hosted by Mikey Teutul’s Wolfgang Gallery in Montgomery, N.Y. on Presidents Day Weekend, February 16 – 19, 2012.
The Graffiti of War Project is a non-profit collaboration of veterans, service members, military families and civilians dedicated to raising awareness and supporting those suffering from posttraumatic stress disorder and other war-related afflictions.
“Our respect for the brave men and women who serve our country in the military is steadfast,” said Howard Protter, managing partner of Jacobowitz & Gubits. “The Graffiti of War Project offered an excellent opportunity for Jacobowitz & Gubits to support our veterans and we are honored to co-sponsor this important event.”
The exhibition will include a formal flag raising ceremony, art exhibit, display of military vehicles, poetry reading, and silent auction benefiting the ArtReach Foundation, plus special appearances and performances.
Bethel Woods Ranked Among Top Amphitheaters in The World
Bethel Woods Center for the Arts announced its surge to #15 on Pollstar Magazine’s Top 100 Worldwide Amphitheaters for the 2011 season. The venue has climbed in its ranking each year since opening in 2006 and surpassed several major market venues in 2011 including Jones Beach, PNC Arts Center and Saratoga Performing Arts Center.
“This is a magnificent milestone for Sullivan County and a testament to what a community can achieve by working together,” said Alan Gerry, Bethel Woods Founder and Chairman of the Board.
Darlene Fedun, the Center’s Chief Executive Officer added, “We are grateful to all of our audiences, donors, performers, volunteers, partners and employees who contributed to this defining moment in our continuing successful story.”
A total of 187,201 guests attended performances at Bethel Woods during the 2011 season, which featured artists such as Sir Elton John, Phish and Tim McGraw. Fedun continued, “Everyone at Bethel Woods is hard at work planning an exciting 2012 lineup and we’re looking forward to another great year.”
JAZZ FESTIVAL TO FEATURE LOCAL BANDS AND PROMINENT JAZZ ARTIST & EDUCATOR
The Liberty Central School Department of Music will host the 16th Annual LIBERTY JAZZ FESTIVAL, to be held on Saturday, February 4, 2012 at 7:00 PM in the Middle School gymnasium. The festival will feature High School and Middle School jazz ensembles from Liberty and Monticello. The students will also have the opportunity to participate in an afternoon clinic (beginning at 3 PM) with a renowned jazz artist and educator “in a non-competitive, constructive format,” according to festival co- chairman and Director of Music Gary Siegel.
This year’s clinician is Michael Pacer. Mr. Pacer is a professional Saxophone and woodwind specialist and recently retired as a music educator in the Port Jervis City School District. Early in his career he taught at Liberty High School. As a performer he has performed with The Temptations, Broadway Legend Richard Kiley, The Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, the Philadelphia Philharmonic Orchestra and the Grammy Award Winning Jimmy Sturr Band. He currently performs with his “Orchestra of One”. The clinic will take place from 3 PM – 5:30 PM and the Concert will begin at 7 PM with both taking place in the Liberty MS Gym. Suggested donation for the concert is $3 with a maximum $10/family of 4 or more.
Donations will benefit the music scholarship fund and the WSUL/WVOS Heart-A-Thon. Tickets will be on sale at the door.
For more information contact Gary Siegel at 292-5400 x5117 or email at gsiegel@libertyk12.org.
Concert to Benefit Team Skate, Friday Feb 10th
Get ready to for the “valentine to rock your mind” concert in Liberty on Friday, February 10th. The $5 (at the door) concert will benefit Liberty’s Team Skate as they near the end of the skate park project. The concert features Greg Castro, The Up and Coming, other live bands, a dance off, a raffle, and lots of prizes. The show starts at 6:00pm at the Liberty Elementary School Gym.
Where: Liberty Elementary School Gym 201 North Main Street
When: Feb 10th, 6:00pm-10:00pm (snow date 2/24)
Cost: $5 at the door
Come on out and support Team Skate! More information can be found about Team Skate on their facebook group page: http://www.facebook.com/groups/157226597654238/
