Volunteer to become a Master Gardener

Volunteer to become a Master Gardener through Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) of Sullivan County. An intensive 15-week training program for Sullivan County residents will begin in February 2012 at the Gerald J. Skoda Extension Center in Liberty. Up to 20 individuals will be accepted into the program after an application process.

Begun in 1975 in New York State, the Master Gardeners Program combines a set curriculum, learning experiences and tutoring. The program provides home and community gardeners with unbiased gardening information based on research and reliable experience. Community service is required as part of this “neighbors teaching neighbors” approach.

“Master Gardener training is a core program of Cornell Cooperative Extension throughout New York State and we are pleased to be able to return it to Sullivan County,” said Lydia Reidy, the Sullivan County CCE Interim Executive Director. “Now residents from all parts of the county will have an opportunity to participate in this extremely valuable community service program.”

Cornell Cooperative Extension staff from both Ulster and Sullivan counties will provide the training, led by Dona Crawford, CCE Ulster’s Master Gardener Coordinator. Sullivan Renaissance is collaborating with CCE to help fund the program and identify both volunteers and service opportunities.

“Sullivan Renaissance has worked with Cornell Cooperative Extension on a number of projects over the years, but this is the most exciting cooperative effort by far,” said Sullivan Renaissance Director Glenn Pontier. “We often get requests for horticultural assistance. Just imagine the boost when 20 new gardening volunteers begin to assist with garden design and maintenance in communities from Long Eddy to Monticello to Bloomingburg.”

Training dates will run every Tuesday from February 7 through May 15 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Snow makeup dates are the Thursdays following the snow days. Cost is $200 with $50 returned to those who complete the training and the requisite 100 hours of community service.

Volunteer applications are available from Cornell Cooperative Extension and from Sullivan Renaissance. Individuals should check “Master Gardener” in the section “Volunteer Position.” Completed applications must be returned no later than January 6, 2012 to: Cornell Cooperative Extension of Sullivan County, 64 Ferndale-Loomis Road, Liberty, NY 12754. Applicants may be asked for an interview and are subject to a criminal background check.

Cornell Cooperative Extension is a statewide educational organization funded by national, state and county governments – that helps New York residents put research-based knowledge to work. For information call 845-292-6180 or visit http://blogs.cce.cornell.edu/sullivan/.

Let Sullivan Renaissance Know What You’re Thinking for 2012

As Sullivan Renaissance finalizes plans for 2012, it is asking groups and individuals now to describe the kind of projects they might like to do next year.

New groups should complete an “Expression of Interest” form which is available from Sullivan Renaissance. Filling out the form does not obligate an individual or organization to submit an application, nor does it guarantee funding. Groups that had projects in 2011 have already indicated their future plans when they completed their end-of-season survey.

The types of projects Sullivan Renaissance traditionally funds include:
Beautification Grants

- Category A (single element projects)

- Category B (multiple element projects at one location

- Category C (multiple element projects at multiple locations)

- Maintenance grants for long-term projects

- Community development grants

Seasonal Demonstration Grants
Mini-grants for Beautification
School and Youth Initiatives
Technical Assistance Grants
Environmental Initiatives

Groups that would like to explore possible projects or need assistance in planning are encouraged to call the Sullivan Renaissance office. Organizations that have not been part of the Sullivan Renaissance program in the past should contact us prior to submitting an application.

Sullivan Renaissance is a beautification and community development program principally funded by the Gerry Foundation.

For more information, visit www.sullivanrenaissance.org or call 845-295-2445.

Beds, Bulbs, and Beyond

With the arrival of shorter days and cooler nights there is much to do to “put your garden to bed” for the winter and prepare for next spring. Sullivan Renaissance is holding a fall gardening seminar entitled “Beds, Bulbs & Beyond” on Wednesday, October 5 at 7:00 p.m. at the CVI Center in Ferndale.

The seminar will be presented by gardening experts Mary Lewis and Vivian Multari-Ginsberg. It will provide tips and advice for essential gardening tasks in the autumn months, including:

Protecting and winterizing perennial beds
Planting bulbs, shrubs and trees
Mulching, pruning and composting
Lawn care and repair
Soil testing
Dividing perennials
Preparing new beds now

Lewis is a consultant for Sullivan Renaissance and had been a Renaissance judge for nine years. She is founder and principal of Barncroft, a garden design firm; chair of Zone III 2008 Annual Meeting of the Garden Clubs of America; and past president of Orange and Dutchess Garden Club. A Cornell University graduate, she studies botanical art at New York Botanical Garden.

Multari-Ginsberg is the Sullivan Renaissance Horticulturalist and an avid gardener with over 25 years of experience. She studied at the New York Botanical Garden and Master Gardener Program in Connecticut. She practices organic vegetable and ornamental gardening both personally and professionally.

Everyone is welcome to attend. Those interested in learning more about Sullivan Renaissance are also invited. Refreshments will be served. Please RSVP by October 3.

Sullivan Renaissance is a beautification and community development program principally funded by the Gerry Foundation. Additional funding has been secured by U.S. Representative Maurice D. Hinchey. Sponsors include Bold Gold Media Group/Thunder 102, Robert Green Dealerships, Sullivan County Democrat, The River Reporter and WSUL/WVOS.

What inspires you about Sullivan County Focus Group

Marketing expert Karen Fisher will lead a focus group discussion on “What inspires you about Sullivan County?” on Wednesday, September 7 at 7:00 p.m. at the CVI Center in Ferndale. The public is invited to be part of the focus group, hosted by Sullivan Renaissance, the Sullivan County Division of Planning and the Economic Development Corporation (EDC).

Karen Fisher is president of the marketing firm FisherMears Associates of Liberty. She works with many businesses in Sullivan County, including Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, the Villa Roma, Time Warner Cable, as well as community organizations like the Sullivan County Partnership and the Sullivan County Visitors Association.

The September 7th focus group is an opportunity to share your thoughts and insights with the EDC, which is charged with advancing economic development in Sullivan County. It’s a chance to help marketers understand: “What brought you to Sullivan County and why do you stay?” and “How would you describe Sullivan County to someone thinking of moving or opening a business here?”

The discussion will be moderated by Sullivan County Planning Commissioner Luiz Aragon.

Refreshments will be served. Space is limited, so to participate contact 845-295-2445 or info@sullivanrenaissance.org. For more information about the work of the EDC, go to http://www.catskillsedc.com/.

2011 Sullivan Renaissance Awards

Hundreds of people attended the 90-minute Sullivan Renaissance Awards Ceremony on Monday, August 8, as almost $100,000 in grants were awarded to winning communities from around Sullivan County. The ceremony was held at Monticello High School Auditorium for the second year in a row.

Callicoon Business Association received the Golden Feather, a $25,000 grant presented by NYS Assemblywoman Aileen Gunther. It was given to one of six large community projects that exhibited the highest level of excellence by incorporating beautification as part of a long-term strategy. The Jeffersonville JEMS received the second place Silver Feather Award of $10,000. Liberty Pride got a $5000 award for the community’s planning efforts.

Special flower awards went to five communities this year. Neversink Renaissance was recognized with the “Best Showing of Flowers Award” of $5000. The judges were impressed by the “use of repeating colors and textures in hanging baskets, street containers and landscape beds” and the “balance of woody plants, perennials, annuals and groundcovers which gave dimension and visual appeal to the landscape.” Other communities received $1000 Judges’ Choice Awards: Roscoe Chamber of Commerce for “Most Bold and Dramatic Single Element,” Highland Lake Fire Department for “Most Outstanding Single Garden,” Jeffersonville JEMS for “Best Use of Space in an Urban Area” and Livingston Manor Renaissance for “Best Downtown Streetscape.”

Before winners were announced, horticultural consultant Mary Lewis spoke about garden design and introduced members of a newly created design panel that reviewed gardens during the application process. This year’s panelists were: Maureen Charde, Caroline DeWilde, Will Foster, Kalman Freidus, Marian Fries, Susie Hull, Cindy Kashan, Joan Paese, Alden Thayer and Anna Lise Vogel.

Grants – ranging from $1000 to $25,000 – were awarded to projects in Categories A, B and C. Projects in each category were also recognized with Stewardship Awards for the environment, history and best garden design. All of the communities that completed projects received a grant based on the size of their category, as well as certificates of recognition from Sullivan Renaissance and area legislators.

CATEGORY A
Category A projects are made up of single elements such as a new sign or hanging baskets. This category was made possible, in part, through the sponsorship of WVOS/WSUL.

First place ($3000)
· Roscoe Rockland Fire District in Roscoe – firefighter/veteran memorial garden
Second place ($2000)
· Friends of Dillon Park in Monticello – Alice’s Wonderland Entranceway
Third place ($1000)
· Hudson River Healthcare in Monticello – Enhancement of Aesthetics for Health Care (CARE)

STEWARDSHIP AWARDS – Sponsored by Sullivan County Democrat
Environmental Stewardship ($1000)
· Sullivan County SPCA – horse paddock improvements
Historic Preservation ($1000)
· Luxton Lake Property Owners Association in Narrowsburg – plaque area and garden
Best Garden Design ($1000)
· Eastern NY Federal Credit Union/SCVA in Liberty – building landscaping

CATEGORY B
Category B projects are made up of multiple elements such as park enhancements. This category was made possible, in part, through the sponsorship of Thunder 102/Bold Gold Media.

First place ($10,000):
· Cochecton Ambulance Corps – Ambulance Corps park
Second place ($7000):
· Mountaindale Community Development Corp. – rails to trails gateway
Third place ($5000):
· Rock Hill Business & Community Association – entrance beautification projects

STEWARDSHIP AWARDS – Sponsored by The River Reporter
Historic Preservation ($1000)
· Livingston Manor Renaissance – Remember Refresh Recycle
Best Garden Design ($1000)
· Highland Lake Fire Department – Eagle Scout landscaping project

CATEGORY C
Category C projects are at multiple locations that incorporate beautification as part of a long-term community wide strategy. Awards in the category were presented by Assemblywoman Aileen Gunther.

Golden Feather ($25,000 grant) –
· Callicoon Business Association
Silver Feather ($10,000) –
· Jeffersonville JEMS
Planning Award ($5000) –
· Liberty Pride

STEWARDSHIP AWARDS – Sponsored by Kristt Company
Environmental Stewardship ($1000)
· Liberty Pride
Historic Preservation ($1000)
· Neversink Renaissance
Best Garden Design ($1000)
· Lumberland Parks and Recreation
· Narrowsburg Beautification Group

SCCC SCHOLARSHIPS
The Sullivan County Community College Foundation awarded one part time scholarship of $750 to a volunteer involved in a Sullivan Renaissance project in her community who is attending SCCC.
· Bonnie Carnell of Monticello – Monticello landscaping

SULLIVAN RENAISSANCE SCHOLARSHIPS
The Community Foundation of Orange and Sullivan Counties awarded nine Sullivan Renaissance scholarships to volunteers who made a significant contribution to a Sullivan Renaissance project. These scholarships to the college of one’s choice range from $500 to $1000.

· Jesse Fadis – Kenoza Lake Fire Department – Binghamton University
· Maya Grady – Narrowsburg Beautification Group – Drexel University
· Lauren Hazen – Town of Lumberland Circle Park – SUNY Oneonta
· Meaghan Hazen – Town of Lumberland Circle Park – SUNY Brockport
· Jonathan McCoy – Woodridge Kiwanis Club – Rochester Institute of Tech.
· Anthony Nittoli – Town of Mamakating – SUNY Fredonia
· Patrick Reiser – Lumberland Parks & Recreation – SUNY Oswego
· Erika Vorstadt – Erika’s Better Bags – SUNY Oneonta
· Matthew Young – Wurtsboro Renaissance – SUNY Plattsburgh

MAINTENANCE PROGRAM
A program begun two years ago awarded grants up to $750 to help well-established groups maintain and embellish previously-funded projects. These grants were used to add and replace soil, mulch, plants, trees, shrubs and other landscape elements. The nine participants were:
· North Branch Fire Department – spruce up firehouse
· Old Stone House of Hasbrouck – window boxes, signs, planters
· Woodridge Kiwanis Club – maintain prior years projects
· Woodbourne Action Committee – maintain prior years projects
· Yankee Lake Preservation Association – fencing and plantings
· Daytop Village, Inc. (Parksville) – maintain prior years projects
· Sullivan County Ladies League/CDC – sign and garden maintenance
· Phillipsport Community Center – spruce up prior projects
· Roscoe Chamber of Commerce – downtown garden maintenance

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT GRANTS
Three community development grants were recognized by Sullivan Renaissance. These grants are for experienced groups interested in expanding their beautification efforts into other areas, including downtown revitalization, planning and economic development. This year’s recipients were: Town of Lumberland for a site feasibility and market analysis; Wurtsboro Renaissance for D&H Canal trail enhancement; and Roscoe Rockland Chamber of Commerce for development of a marketing program.

MINI-GRANT PROGRAM
Eighteen organizations and businesses were recognized for participating in the mini-grant reimbursement program which provided up to $200 worth of flowers for each project. These included: Bethel Flea Market, install hedges and bushes; Callicoon Center Firemen’s Auxiliary, hanging baskets for lamp poles; Choices Mental Health Counseling, Inc., fencing and shrubs in Monticello; Daytop, Inc. – Swan Lake, replant flower beds; Eureka Market & Café – Grahamsville, plant shrubs and perennials; Kenoza Lake Fire Department, maintain planters and flower beds; Kenoza Lake United Methodist Women’s Group, spruce up planters and gardens; Kerrendian Development, Inc. – Monticello, plant flowers; Mineral Springs, Inc. – Monticello, landscape entrance & parking lot; Mountaindale Art Center, flower pots and hanging baskets; Mountaindale Beautification Committee, hanging baskets for Main Street; New Salem Baptist Church – Monticello, install flowers around sign; SC BOCES – White Sulphur Springs, perennial garden; Town of Delaware – Hortonville, new flower garden at triangle; Town of Thompson, Town of Thompson Park; Upstate Karate of Mountaindale, Inc., storefront improvements; Woodridge Kiwanis Club K-Kids, expand school gardens; and Woodstock Community Congregation – Kauneonga Lake, building landscaping

SEASONAL PROGRAM
Through the Seasonal Demonstration Program, Sullivan Renaissance makes available a limited number of matching grants to camps, bungalow colonies and seasonal businesses so they can create projects to improve the appearance of their properties and serve as an example to others. This program was sponsored in part by Thompson Sanitation.

Six projects were recognized: Camp Simcha in Glen Spey for fencing and flowers; Fallsburg Hills for replacing a fence and plantings; Ichud Fun in Monticello for a sign replacement and landscaping; Ichud Hatalmidim in Monticello for replace an entrance sign and garden; Menucha in Monticello for landscaping and fence; and MYRCB Kochav in Woodridge for entryway landscaping & sign.

ENVIRONMENTAL INITIATIVES
Five environmental grants were recognized by Sullivan Renaissance. These projects received a matching grant up to $2500 to explore sustainable, environmental and educational initiatives that could serve as models for other communities.

Participants in the Environmental Initiatives Program are: Delaware Highlands Conservancy, trail mapping project; Monticello High School Eco Club, Arbor Day/Earth Day Festival; Liberty CDC, community garden enhancement; Workforce Development Board of Sullivan, Inc., environmental summer cooperative; and Sullivan County Federation for the Homeless, community garden enhancement.

TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
Four communities were acknowledged for receiving technical assistance grants, which are used for professional expertise and assistance with planning, engineering, design, renderings or organizational development. Recipients were: Barryville Chamber of Commerce for architectural renderings; Roscoe Rockland Chamber of Commerce for historical reconnaissance survey; Friends of Dillon Park for Dillon Park master plan; Village of Monticello for assistance with way finding signage design.

AWARDS CEREMONY
The ceremony opened with the singing of “God Bless America” and “This Land is Your Land” by the Monticello Chamber Choir. Sandra Gerry welcomed everyone and thanked participants for the work they are doing. NYS Senator John Bonacic also praised the work of Sullivan Renaissance and the volunteers.

Project recipients received framed certificates of excellence from Sullivan Renaissance, as well as individual certificates from U.S. Rep. Maurice Hinchey, Senator Bonacic, Assemblywoman Gunther, and the Sullivan County Legislature. As groups accepted their certificates, photographs of each project were displayed in a power point presentation created by Meaghan McCormack of Monticello, a summer intern with Sullivan Renaissance.

Chris White, District Representative for Congressman Maurice Hinchey, reported on two special initiatives. The Monticello Enhancement Program is using a combination of volunteer labor and federal funding to improve Broadway, DeHoyos Park and the parking lots and alleyways in Monticello. Sullivan Renaissance is also making improvements to three gateways to Sullivan County: Route 17 Exit 104, Shortline Bus Terminal and the Sullivan County International Airport.

Before the ceremony, attendees viewed displays of the projects. Refreshments included a variety of desserts supplied by Erin Lipsky and staff at Granite Associates.

Sullivan Renaissance projects were judged for aesthetic improvement, collaboration, youth involvement, permanence and an ability to be maintained. The team of ten judges from outside Sullivan County was headed by Ted Blowes, chairman of the Board of Directors of the National Communities in Bloom Program in Canada, which helped inspire the Sullivan Renaissance program. Other judges were: Birgitta Brophy, Nicole Franzese, Donna Harrison, Michael Newhard, Linda Onofry, Peter Patel, Karen Schneller-McDonald, Ann Smith and Tim Stoddard.

Sullivan Renaissance is a beautification and community development program principally funded by the Gerry Foundation.

Sullivan Renaissance 2011 Awards Return to Monticello on August 8th

The public is invited to the Sullivan Renaissance 2011 Awards Ceremony to honor the volunteers who are improving communities throughout Sullivan County on Monday, August 8. For the second consecutive year, the event is being held in the Monticello High School auditorium. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. with light refreshments; the program begins at 6:45 p.m.

Community organizations have been hard at work on dozens of projects since grants were awarded in April. Some can still use help before judging begins on August 4. For a list of the groups and projects call Sullivan Renaissance at 845-295-2445.

Projects judged the most successful in completing their efforts will be announced at the Awards Ceremony and receive additional grants between $1000 and $25,000. Participants in all Sullivan Renaissance programs will be acknowledged. Young people will be recognized for participating in the intern leadership program. Scholarships for Sullivan Renaissance volunteers will be announced by the Community Foundation of Orange and Sullivan Counties, and the SCCC Foundation.

Sullivan Renaissance is a beautification and community development program principally funded by the Gerry Foundation. Additional funding has been secured by U.S. Representative Maurice D. Hinchey. Sponsors include Bold Gold Media Group/Thunder 102, Kristt Company, Robert Green Dealerships, Sullivan County Democrat, The River Reporter, Thompson Sanitation and WSUL/WVOS.

Sullivan Showcase Awards Delayed for a Year

Nominations for homes, businesses and public buildings that enhance the appearance of their community in 2011 will have to wait one year. The Sullivan County Board of Realtors is postponing the annual recognition contest, due in part to the slow building market. The annual awards dinner will also be delayed for a year.

The contest has been recognizing newly constructed and renovated residences and businesses for the previous eight years. The judging criteria includes building exteriors, use of site, innovation, visual appeal, workmanship, date of project and location in Sullivan County.

“One effect of the national economic slowdown has been the need to postpone the Sullivan Showcase Awards. We want to give the building and construction industry another year to catch up,” said Board of Realtors President Linda McKean. “The present real estate market also makes it more difficult for volunteers to give time to run the contest. The good news is that we believe the economy is on the way to recovery and the contest will be able to return next year.”

Properties that are renovated or newly constructed this year will still be eligible to be nominated in 2012.

Categories include best new residential construction, best residential renovation, best spruce-up residential, best new commercial, best commercial renovation, best spruce-up commercial, unique or most interesting, and best municipal or public building project.

The new nomination deadline will be September 7, 2012. Applications will be posted in July 2012 at https://scbr.getlamps.net/ or www.sullivanrenaissance.org.

Sullivan Renaissance awards over $85,000 in beautification grants

Encouraged by Disney-expert Katy Moss Warner’s keynote address to grant recipients, volunteers will take part in dozens of beautification and community development projects throughout Sullivan County this spring. Sullivan Renaissance awarded grants during its annual Spring Forum on April 14 at the CVI Building in Liberty.

A total of 39 grants worth over $85,000 were given in six categories. The list of participating communities and projects is attached. Additional grants will be awarded in the next several weeks.

Sullivan Renaissance is a beautification and community development program principally funded by the Gerry Foundation. Sponsorships are provided by WSUL/WVOS for Category A projects; Thunder 102 for Category B projects; and Thompson Sanitation for seasonal projects. The Sullivan County Democrat and The River Reporter are also major sponsors.

Moss’s keynote address – “Value of Quality and Flowers” – was webcast live and is available from www.sullivanrenaissance.org. She spoke about the importance of beauty, the importance of flowers and the value they deliver to tourism and economic development.

The program opened with the singing of “Colors of the Wind” by Tri-Valley School student Ashley Exner. The keynote was followed by refreshments and distribution of grants and “flower dollars” to community projects.

Beginning its 11th year, Sullivan Renaissance is helping projects expend less effort while becoming more successful, in part through better garden design and planning. A garden design panel reviewed plans for all of the new 2011 projects. Staff will also be meeting with volunteers to address maintenance issues in some communities where the gardens are now ten years old.

This year, paid interns are available to work on all community beautification projects where they have been requested. The six categories of grants announced on Thursday, include:

· 10 maintenance grants up to $750 and $100 in flower dollars to help well-established groups maintain and embellish previously-funded projects;
· 13 single element projects in Category A received $1000 grants and $100 in flower dollars;
· 7 multiple element projects in Category B got $1500 grants and $250 in flower dollars;
· 6 community-wide projects in Category C were given $5000 grants and $500 in flower dollars;
· 3 communities were awarded community development grants and $250 in flower dollars: $10,000 for Roscoe Rockland Chamber of Commerce to develop a marketing program; $8000 to Wurtsboro Renaissance for D&H Canal Trail enhancement; and $9000 to Town of Lumberland for a town center site feasibility and market analysis.

This is the second year that Sullivan Renaissance is focusing special attention on the Village of Monticello, with support secured in part by the Hon. Maurice D. Hinchey, Member of Congress. Renaissance is continuing to partner with the village board and the Monticello Business Association on special projects, as well as work with volunteers through a newly formed beautification group.

Sullivan Renaissance Flower Dollars are a resource that allows groups to purchase additional annual plants by July 8. The dollars can only be used a local participating nursery, greenhouse or garden center; and they must be matched with plantings of an equal or greater value.

The beautification and community development projects must be completed by August 1. Those vying for a Phase II grant will be judged on August 4, 5 and 6. The second round of grants will then be announced at the Renaissance Awards Ceremony on August 8 at Monticello High School.

Phase II awards range between $1000 and $10,000 – with the Golden Feather Grant of $25,000 going to a Category C project. A special Showing of Flowers award up to $5000 will be given to the community that has the best showing of flowers, along with four $1000 judge’s choice flower awards. There are also three $1000 Stewardship Awards in each category: historic, environmental and best design ($1000). A Silver Feather Award of $10,000 is given in Category C, as well as a $5000 award for planning. All projects that finish will receive completions grants.

Grants for seasonal demonstration projects (with support from Thompson Sanitation), environmental initiatives, technical assistance and mini-grants will be awarded at a later date.

In partnership with the Community Foundation of Orange and Sullivan, a limited number of scholarships to the college of one’s choice will be offered to volunteers who make a significant contribution to a Renaissance project. The Sullivan County Community College (SCCC) Foundation also offers full and part-time scholarships to Renaissance volunteers.

Sullivan Renaissance collaborates with many organizations and agencies. The Sullivan County Chamber of Commerce sponsors the merchant discount program with over 60 businesses offering discounts for community projects. The Center for Workforce Development administers the youth internship program.

Several organizations help local groups supplement their projects by providing some level of volunteer help such as general clean-up, site preparation, planting and painting. Other assistance may also be available. Some of these agencies include: Alternatives to Incarceration; Cornell Cooperative Extension 4-H; Daytop; Delaware Valley Job Corps Center; New Hope Community; Occupations, Inc.; Retired Senior Volunteer Program; Sullivan County BOCES; and Workforce Development Board of Sullivan County, Inc. Requests for assistance go through the Sullivan Renaissance office.

Since 2001 Sullivan Renaissance has funded hundreds of projects throughout Sullivan County. For more information about programs, call Sullivan Renaissance at 845-295-2445 or visit the website at www.sullivanrenaissance.org.

2011 SULLIVAN RENAISSANCE GRANT RECIPIENTS

MUNICIPALITY ORGANIZATION PROJECT

MAINTENANCE GRANTS

Callicoon North Branch Fire Department Spruce Up Firehouse
Fallsburg Loch Sheldrake Renaissance Route 52 Corridor Beautification
Fallsburg Old Stone House of Hasbrouck Repair Window Boxes, Signs, Planters
Fallsburg Woodridge Kiwanis Club Maintain Prior Years Projects
Fallsburg Woodbourne Action Committee Maintain Prior Years Projects
Fallsburg Yankee Lake Preservation Association Fencing and Plantings
Liberty Daytop Village, Inc. (Parksville) Maintain Prior Years Projects
Liberty Sullivan County Ladies League/CDC Sign and Garden Maintenance
Mamakating Phillipsport Community Center Spruce Up Prior Projects
Rockland Roscoe Chamber of Commerce Downtown Garden Maintenance

CATEGORY A – SINGLE ELEMENT PROJECTS (with support from WSUL/WVOS)

Callicoon Youngsville Environmental Preservation Enhance Little Woods and Pavilion
Fallsburg Timber Hill Homeowner’s Association Entrance Sign and Garden
Liberty Eastern NY Federal Credit Union/SCVA Building Landscaping
Monticello Action Toward Independence Trees, Planters, Benches and Bushes
Monticello Bethlehem Temple Church Signage and Garden
Monticello Hudson River Healthcare Enhancement of Aesthetics (EACH)
Monticello Friends of Dillon Park Alice’s Wonderland Entranceway
Monticello Monticello School SLE Team School Entrance Garden
Rockland Livingston Manor Rotary Enhancements to Rotary Park
Rockland Roscoe Rockland Fire District Firefighter & Veteran Memorial Garden
Thompson Sullivan County SPCA Horse Paddock Improvements
Thompson YMCA of Sullivan County Camp Welcome Sign and Garden
Tusten Luxton Lake Property Association Plaque area and Garden

CATEGORY B – MULTI ELEMENT PROJECTS (with support from Thunder 102)

Cochecton Cochecton Ambulance Corps Ambulance Corps Park
Delaware St. James Episcopal Church St. James Gardens
Fallsburg Mountaindale Community Development Mountaindale Rails to Trails Gateway
Highland Highland Lake Fire Department Landscape of Firehouse by Eagle Scout
Mamakating Town of Mamakating Gardens at Mamakating Town Park
Rockland Livingston Manor Renaissance Remember Refresh Recycle
Thompson Rock Hill Business and Community Assoc. Entrance Beautification Project

CATEGORY C – COMMUNITY-WIDE PROJECTS

Callicoon Jeffersonville JEMS Community Wide Beautification
Delaware Callicoon Business Association Main Street, Park and Nature Trail
Liberty Liberty Pride Downtown Gardens, Public Park Project
Lumberland Lumberland Parks and Recreation Veterans Memorial, Circle Park, signs
Neversink Neversink Renaissance Library, Museum, Route 55 Corridor
Tusten Narrowsburg Beautification Group DVAA Façade, Town Hall Courtyard

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

Lumberland Town of Lumberland Site Feasibility and Market Analysis
Mamakating Wurtsboro Renaissance D&H Canal Trail Enhancement
Rockland Roscoe Chamber of Commerce Develop Marketing Program

MONTICELLO INITIATIVES (support secured in part by Maurice Hinchey, Member of Congress)

Monticello Monticello Beautification Group Broadway Landscaping/Clock/Storefronts
Monticello Village of Monticello Broadway Lights/Parking/Alleyway Enhancements
Monticello Coach USA Short Line Bus Terminal Beautification
Monticello Sullivan Renaissance Exit 104 Gateway Improvements

SullivanArc and Sullivan Renaissance Host 3rd Annual Garden Tour

Now is the time of year when many individuals turn their attention to designing their gardens, ordering seeds and planning their tasks. This is also the time when SullivanArc and Sullivan Renaissance start to plan the Third Annual “Sullivan County Garden Tour” on Saturday, July 23, 2011.

The two organizations are looking for home owners willing to exhibit their private gardens to a limited number of individuals as a benefit for the SullivanArc Horticulture Program. Approximately eight gardens along or near the Route 17 corridor between Liberty and Bloomingburg will be selected for viewing. Volunteers will be provided to assist at each garden.

The garden tour is aimed at being a fun, inspirational and educational event for garden admirers and enthusiasts, as well as a means to sooth the spirit. Tickets will go on sale in April – in time to be used for Mother’s Day gifts.

Individuals interested in having their gardens considered should contact Kathleen Capozzoli at Sullivan Renaissance at 845-295-2452 or kcapozzoli@sullivanrenaissance.org.

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