february extension connection sullivan county 2015

Volume LXXXXVI, No. 2 Liberty, NY -:- February, 2015 (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.

Kitty Vetter,

Sullivan County

Legislative

Representative and

supporter of

CCESC at the

Centennial Gala in

November

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

through local media.

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.

Congressman Chris Gibson stopped by last spring and toured

the facilities including the newly constructed greenhouse, a

project collaboration with Sullivan Renaissance and Sullivan

BOCES.

Extension Connection—Annual Summary February, 2015

The Extension Connection Edited by: Nicole Slevin

Layout & Design by: Tracey Argent

Produced at Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County

2014 Board of Directors

Joan Howard……..…...…..…………………..………..President

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

Glenn Pontier……………………………...…………...Secretary

Donna Willi..………………………….…….…………Treasurer

Dawn Boyes

Christopher Gozza

Sonja Hedlund

Steve Mogel

Edward Moran

Louisa Parker

Pamela Rourke

Mike Sakell

Pete Tweed

Janet Threshman

Staff

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

Melinda Meddaugh……..Ag & Natural Resources Issue Leader,

SC Planning Liaison

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

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

Susan Dollard………………...Community Horticulture Educator

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

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

SueAnn Boyd………………..…...Sr. Administrative Assistant &

Master Food Preserver

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

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

Maria Grimaldi……….……………………..Kitchen Coordinator

Tara Van Horn...…………………………..Finance Administrator

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

Message from the Board President & Executive Director 3

Economic Impact 4

Fast Facts 5

Testimonials & Statements of Support 6

Program Overview 7

Agriculture & Food Systems 8

Environment & Natural Resources 10

Community & Economic Vitality 12

Nutrition & Healthy Families 14

Youth and Family Development 16

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Celebrating 100 Years of CCESC 18

Capital Campaign 19

CCESC Spotlights 20

Enrollment Card

Ways to Contribute 22

Visioning 23

Thank You 24

Supporters and Sponsors 25

Community Supporters 26

Centennial Gala Supporters 26

February, 2015 Extension Connection—Annual Summary

Joan Howard, President

2014 was a milestone year for Cornell Cooperative Exten-

sion Sullivan County (CCESC). We celebrated a century of

providing service to Sullivan County. As we reflected on the

past ten decades, we learned that each decade brought

changes in the economy, demographics, and technology. In

each decade there were changes in the needs of our farms,

families, and youth. Extension programs and services

evolved to meet the challenges of the day.

During the last decade, CCESC certainly experienced many

challenges. However, due to the consistent commitment of

the Sullivan County community and the resilience of volun-

teers, staff, and all of the stakeholders, 2014 was indeed a

success.

In 2014 our two most important partnerships, Sullivan Coun-

ty Government and Cornell University, have been strength-

ened, significantly enhancing our existing programing and

helping us develop new, innovative programs to serve more

diverse populations.

The 2014 county budget restored funding to the 2012 level

of $415,000 and added to our contract a shared Agriculture

Issue Leader position.

The County Legislature unanimously approved the transfer

of ownership of the Gerald J. Skoda Extension Education

Center building and 22 acres of land from the County to the

Extension Association.

The Centennial Campaign, with the help of Jerry

Skoda and Phil Coombe, has raised funds to start

capital renovations and continue the efforts to

transform our building and grounds into a sus-

tainable learning center.

Two fully endowed scholarships administered by

the association have been awarded to graduating

high school students pursuing careers in agricul-

ture.

The success of our partnerships resulted in in-

creased grant funding and led to other important

collaborations, including our Entrepreneurial and

Teaching (EaT) Kitchen project with the Liberty

Community Development Corporation and Sulli-

van Renaissance, and two high tunnel projects in

partnership with Sullivan BOCES and Sullivan

Renaissance.

During the past year, faculty and researchers from Cornell

have conducted many workshops and provided technical

assistance to our educators and constituents.

Perhaps most importantly, in 2014 CCESC hired a new full-

time Executive Director, Colleen Monaghan. Under Col-

leen’s leadership we will continue to grow, evolve, and serve

Sullivan County as an important part of our community’s

economic, social, and cultural well-being.

Finally, quoting Professor Scott Peters, our 100th annual

meeting speaker, “We must take up the deeply rewarding,

rejuvenating, and inspiring work. We owe the women and

men who come before us the effort. And we owe it to the

coming generations. It is our responsibility to carry forward

into its second century a flexible and dynamic organization

that not only adapts its work to address the challenges of

changing times, but also recommits to a broad, rather than

narrow, purpose adhering to sound and definite ideals, to

long-term objectives, and to procedures determined by such

ideals and objectives”.

Thank you to all who have contributed to Cornell Coopera-

tive Extension Sullivan County. Our continued success de-

pends on the efforts of the people committed to our future.

The staff cooked and served a breakfast made with locally raised or

sourced ingredients in October for the members of the Sullivan County

Chamber of Commerce.


View from Stone Ridge Farm with pond

Employment Value Added

CCESC has 13 staff members (12 FTE).

Nine exempt staff, four non-exempt.

The average wage with direct fringe is a

living wage at $21.66 per hour.

Extension’s employee NYS fringe rate is

55.48% paid by NYS.

Each funded position saves the county $12.01 per hour of work in fringe bene-

fits.

This equates to a total county savings of

$299,943.52.

Grants & Awards Received

Farm to Table in the Classroom – Sullivan West School District

Caregiver Resource Center – Sullivan County Office for the Aging

Eat Smart New York – New York State Office of Temporary Disability

Assistance

EaT Kitchen Support – Sullivan Renaissance

CRISP: Early Detection of Invasive Species – CCE of Columbia and

Greene Counties

Empower New York - Save Energy, Save Dollars – Cornell University

and NYSERDA

Stream & Watershed Education for SC Teachers in the NYC

Watershed – Catskill Watershed Corporation

"Living By The Stream" Watershed Education for NYC Residents

/Part-time Catskill Landowners – Catskill Watershed Corporation

Master Gardener Seminar Series – Sullivan Renaissance

Small is Beautiful - Mini-Grant – Cornell University Department of Horti-

culture

Catskill Edible Garden Project – Catskill Mountainkeeper

Grand Entrance Garden - Category B Grant – Sullivan Renaissance

Grand Entrance Garden - Phase II Grant – Sullivan Renaissance

The Value of Volunteers Cornell Cooperative Extension Volunteers served over

11,000 hours in 2014. At the NYS volunteer rate* of

$26.45 per hour, that amounts to a human investment to

Sullivan County of approximately $303,911!

Volunteer opportunities are a best practice in helping

adults & youth build and maintain essential workforce

development skills!

*2013 rate from the Corporation for

National and Community Service

Environmental & Natural Re-

sources 3%

Fundraising 2%

Allocation of Support

Leveraging County Funding for Impact & Investment Sullivan County appropriated $415,000 to CCESC in 2014, which helped lever-

age another $774,877 in federal and state funding, grants & 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 part-

nership is essential and necessary to leverage and realize the benefits CCESC has

to offer Sullivan County.

Sources

$10,000 Federal Smith Lever for 2013-2014

$127,848 Federal money for ESNY for 2013-2014

$299,944 in fringe benefits from NYS

$80,321 NYS County Law 224 funds for 2013-2014

$43,000 Combined Federal and State funding for the Caregivers

Resource Center from Sullivan County Office for the Aging

$25,000 Shared Ag Position from Sullivan County Department of Planning &

Environmental Management

$188,764 Grants, Contracts, Class Fees, Donations, Fundraising

Sources of Support


2014 Operating Budget

$1,189,877

# of Donors

249

# of Volunteers

217

Program Areas

Ag & Food Systems

Environment &Natural Resources

Community & Economic Viability

Nutrition & Healthy Families

Youth & Family Development

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# of Enrollees

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CCESC reached

8226 young

people in 2014.

CCESC had 8384 adult

contacts in 2014

CCESC celebrated its Centennial Anniversary

Launched $1 Million

Capital Campaign

Opened 1st shared-use

commercial kitchen in

the region.

Cornell Cooperative

Extension Sullivan

County partnered

with over 80 County,

State, Federal, and

community

organizations

1st Draft of 2015-2020

Strategic Plan released for public

comment


“The Caregivers Practical

Help class series that I at-

tended helped me to have

the confidence to better

take care of my mother. It

helped me learn to give

baths, how to look for any changes in her skin condition, how

to lift her safely, and how to take her vital signs. I learned

how to better communicate with my mom and to notice any

changes in her behavior.” - Loretta, caregiver

“The EaT Kitchen offered

us the perfect opportunity to

launch our new business for

the holiday season!” - K&H

Bakers

"Thank you for the excellent class on

high tunnel/greenhouses. All the infor-

mation on how to calculate yield vs

net profit in the greenhouse is ex-

tremely valuable information to me!"

- Class participant

"I really appreciate

you taking the time

to find out what

could have been

troubling, my cow’s

health. Its helpful to

have such good re-

sources available."

- local farmer

“As a 4-H Leader for

over 33 years I am so

proud that all of my

members have turned out

to be such good citizens,

exhibiting good values

and continued involve-

ment in their communi-

ties.” - Mary, 4-H leader

“This year I was one of the four planning

committee members for 4-H Capital Days.

It was a blast!" "I am very excited to do

everything that I possibly can for my last

year as a 4-H member. Although aging out

will be sad, I'm ready to make the most of

my last year."

"4-H has been the most rewarding and ex-

citing experience of my entire life. I have

made my absolute best friends through my

4-H experiences."- Jessica, 4-H participant

"Another fantastic 4-H year!

My daughter has been able

to get even more involved

with leadership training and

that has made her very hap-

py. Keep up the good

work."

- 4-H parent

“The Master Gardener

program is the best

thing that has hap-

pened to me in the last

10 years. I’m helping

other people and that

helps me.” - Kathy,

Master Gardener Vol-

unteer

“We started

coming to the

workshops and

enjoyed them

so much we

decided to take

the 3 day certi-

fication work-

shop. Since

then we have

attended each

workshop of-

fered and have become MFP volun-

teers who help teach workshops. We

enjoy canning seasonal produce and

sharing with friends and family.”

- Master Food Preserver


Agriculture & Food Systems: Education is directed toward improvement of the food system as a whole from “farm to table”. Programs cover multi-ple aspects of food security such as soil & herd resources and health, field evaluation of crops, reliable production guidelines, economics of produc-tion, and farm management, integrated pest management, healthy produce, fruit and vegetable production and storage, and facilitation of sustainable agriculture and engagement with food system policies work. Education en-courages farmers to grow new crop varieties and employ new production and business practices, through programs for the agricultural sector busi-nesses, and informs consumers about improved food products, encourag-ing adults to serve the foods to children. Farm businesses, horticulturists, and natural resource managers continue producing a stable, safe, and af-fordable food, feed, fiber, and fuel supplies in sustainable ways.

Environment & Natural Resources: Assist communities in sustaining and ob-taining healthy ecosystems for the pleasure and functional viability of youth, fam-ilies, communities, farms, and businesses. Focused on natural conservation and protection and sustainable 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, biodi-versity, invasive species, alternative land uses, economics of sustainable natural resources, a viable local economy, and a healthy environment critical to protect-ing, enhancing, and sustaining valuable natural resources. Natural resources include forested mountains, aquatic environments from wetlands and marshes to estuaries to lakes, and an accompanying diversity of plant and animal species.

Community & Economic Vitality: Includes community and economic de-velopment processes, sustainability and resiliency, agriculture and food systems development, land use and energy, emergency preparedness, and entrepreneurship and workforce development. Cornell has a commitment to citizens and local officials to build capacity to solve problems and build strong and vibrant communities. Efforts promote community farmland pro-tection initiatives, local foods, entrepreneurship, and public issues educa-tion. Our educational programs support inter-municipal and regional collab-orations, and new public-private partnerships that spur innovative strategies to address complex community development issues.

Nutrition & Healthy Families: Addresses food insecurity and safety through educa-tion 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, and youth, families, and communities. Extension programs are designed to 1) con-nect research and practice, 2) result in behavior change, 3) build on the strengths of families and youth, 4) develop strong collaborations resulting in community changes for optimal health promotion and 5) provide policymakers with the knowledge to de-velop appropriate policies to promote healthy lifestyles. The programs are collabora-tive and work directly with key community organizations.

Youth & Family Development: Life skills through 4-H science, tech-nology, engineering, and math (STEM), civic engagement (citizenship), and healthy living. Family emphases on social & eco-nomic wellbeing, quality of home and work environments, elder care practices, programs, and policies affecting the quality of life for chil-dren, youth, elders, and their families. The economic security pro-grams aim to empower low and moderate-income households who are especially vulnerable to financial setbacks by promoting financial literacy skills and effective management behaviors.

*Program Summaries adapted from CCE Statewide Plans of Work


Situation & Priorities Statement*

Agricultural and food industries contribute an estimated $56 million a year to Sullivan County’s economy, plus more than

$700 million in indirect economic impact. Improving production efficiency, and quality and safety of plants and animals in

agricultural, horticultural, and natural resource production systems is fundamental to improving our ability to compete in a

global economy. Managers of Sullivan County’s 382 farms, horticultural operations, and natural resource producers face dy-

namic and complex production environments. Extensive knowledge and skills are needed for identifying, selecting, and

adopting principles and practices that optimize production management and improve profitability and sustainability in accord-

ance with business goals. Technologies such as genetic engineering, satellite imagery and GIS, computer aided management

decision tools are available today and technical assistance providers have similar needs to remain up-to-date and able to pro-

vide appropriate information for each enterprise.

Ultimate Goals of the Program*

Boost Sullivan County agricultural production.

Improve capacity to meet growing food demand.

Foster innovation in fighting hunger by addressing

food insecurity in vulnerable populations.

Assure long-term viability and well being of the agri-

cultural/horticulture industry and rural communities.

Promote economically and environmentally sound

products and practices, and safer and healthier prod-

ucts.

Assist producers, horticulture businesses, and natural

resource managers to optimize production manage-

ment and improve profitability and sustainability in

accordance with their goals.

Increase the use of sustainable practices to result in

improved or protected soil, air and water quality and

production of high quality and safe food and fiber.

Improve soil health and productivity, resulting in in-

creased farm profitability and improved environmen-

tal quality.

2014 Program Offerings & Events

Beginning Farmers’ Roundtable

Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program Webinar

Agri-Business Tax Workshop

Dairy/Ag Day

Hay, Baleage & Forage Quality

Mortality & Manure Composting

All Breed Beef Cattle Clinic

Pasture ID Walk

Raising Chickens in Your Backyard

Intro to Greenhouses & High Tunnels

Soil Health Management for High Tunnels

Corn Plot Field Day

Farm Bill Margin Protection

Beef Quality Assurance Program

Growing Winter Greens & Tomatoes for High Tunnels

Farmers’ Health Insurance

Farm Funding Workshop * Situation, Priorities, and Goals adapted from CCE Statewide and

Sullivan County Plans of Work.


Agricultural Stats for Sullivan County

Total Number of Farms: 32 1

Acres in Farmland: 54,000

Total Agricultural Receipts: 56.4 million

D i r e c t E c o n o m i c Im p a c t (including ag manufacturing,

production and support services):

$714.1 million

Community Organizational Partners

Cornell University

Farmland Protection Plan

Dairy Processing Project

County Agricultural Advisory Board

County Ag & Farmland Protection Board

Southeast Regional Livestock Team

SC Rural Health Network

County Agri-Business Revolving Loan Fund

Sullivan BOCES

Sullivan Renaissance

SC WIC

SC Farmers’ Market Association

SC Legislature

SC Dept of Planning & Economic Development

Thunder 102 At a Glance

17 Programs were offered

11 Cornell University Specialists were brought to Sullivan County

1075 Participants were served at these programs

1650 Youth contacts were made

50 Farm visits were conducted

152 Walk ins were assisted

600 Ag related phone calls answered



Our program touches on energy, agriculture and consum-

er, and community energy resources. The agriculture en-

ergy program addresses priorities related to the goal of

energy independence and design of optimum forestry and

crops. The consumer and community energy resources

program addresses individual consumers. High energy

costs impact household budgets. On average, New York-

ers spend $1,724 annually on energy per household. Re-

ducing this figure creates more household disposable

income, spurring economic growth. Lower-income

homeowners and renters are particularly hard hit by esca-

lating energy costs and need appropriate alternatives for

reducing costs. Subsidies and incentives are available but

they can be confusing and difficult to navigate. Commu-

nity agencies and local governments’ policies and prac-

tices influence energy use and can promote energy con-

servation.

With a wide range of waste producers, including individ-

uals, agriculture, industry, and government, residents,

agricultural producers, businesses/industry, and govern-

ments need current information and solutions on tech-

niques for managing waste, reducing waste at the source,

minimizing energy use and costs, and managing the risk

and environmental inequities resulting from waste gener-

ation and disposal practices. Our programs focus on the

individual, agricultural, and community agency level.

* Situation, Priorities and Goals adapted from CCE Statewide

and CCE Sullivan Plans of Work.


Healthy ecosystems.

Youth, families, communities, farms, and businesses en-

gage in long term planning for proper use of natural re-

sources, sustainable energy, and environmental priorities.

Natural resources are protected and available for multiple

uses, including agroforestry, fishing, recreation, agricul-

ture, tourism, and other businesses/industry.

The economic vitality of agricultural/natural resources

and other businesses is improved, and the health of indi-

viduals and families are enhanced and more sustainable

through the availability of high quality natural resources.

Improved waste management and waste reduction efforts

will result in an enhanced and protected environment,

including soil, air, and water, and reduced risk for indi-

viduals and families.

Photo credit: Molly Smith, 4-H Member


Empower NY

Tree Stewards Training

Maple School

Raising Pheasants/4-H Pheasant

Project

Orchard Production

Eurasian Boar Info Session

Shooting Sports Program (weekly

meetings, trainings, trebuchet)

Jr. Master Gardeners Entomology

Jr. Master Gardeners Soil & Water

Early Detection of Invasive Spe-

cies

Vermiculture

I-Map Tracking

Stream & Watershed Professional

Development

Energy Symposium

Winter StoryWalk

Geocaching & GPS Class

National Eagle Count

Trail Clean-Up & Walk

Monarch Butterfly Workshop

Upper Delaware Bio-Blitz

Nature Scavenger Hunt

At a Glance



865 Adult contacts were made


60 Environment & natural resources

related phone calls answered

A Sampling of 2014 Program Offerings & Events

Cornell University

Catskill Mountainkeeper

Delaware Highlands Conservancy

Delaware Highlands Mushroom

Society

Delaware Riverkeeper Network

Friends of the Upper Delaware

River

Greater NY Councils

Local Libraries

Local School Districts

National Parks Service

NEPA Audubon Society

Norcross Wildlife Foundation

NYS DEC

NYS Maple Association

NYSERDA

Open Space Institute

Penn. Native Plant Society

Rural Ulster Preservation Co.

SC Audubon Society

SC Legislature

SC Parks

SC Recycling Program

SC Visitors Association

SC WIC Program

Sullivan Alliance for Sustainable

Development

Sullivan BOCES


SUNY Sullivan

Trailkeeper.org

Trust for Public Land

Upper Delaware Council

Upper Delaware Scenic & Recre-

ational River




Our focus is on developing capacity among citizens, leaders, and local offi-

cials so they are better prepared to address challenges and opportunities, im-

prove quality of life, and build strong and vibrant communities. Building local

capacity for governance, enhancing local economies, and investing in human

capital by providing research-based knowledge, public issues education, and

education and training are keys. We work toward the long term sustainability

and well-being of communities through collaborations and partnerships and

promote active and representative participation toward enabling all communi-

ty members to shape their collective future. Even in the most rural areas,

changing populations and land use patterns often bring agriculture/

horticulture/natural resource enterprises in contact with neighbors or visitors

who do not understand or appreciate the nature of their operations and contri-

butions to the community. Local municipal leaders must balance private prop-

erty rights, community growth, quality of life issues and environmental pro-

tection. Partnerships, based on mutual respect and trust, unleash community

potential and provide a powerful tool to create positive and lasting change for

communities.

Ultimate Goals of the Program *

More resilient communities.

Ensure that diverse interests and populations in communities are reflected

within and engaged as key stakeholders – this includes engaging community

networks that link diverse sub-groups.

Better utilize community resources to improve and sustain quality of life.

Increased local capacity for management and protection of local environ-

mental resources.

Avoid or minimize conflicts between agriculture/horticulture/natural resource enterprises and community members and re-

solve them within communities when they occur.

View agriculture/horticulture/natural resource enterprises as contrib-

uting and positive elements in the community.

Volunteers develop leadership capacity to engage in the application of

science-based solutions to environmental problems at the community

level.

Communities experience high quality of life, social cohesion, ecologi-

cal integrity, effective decision making, and new economic opportuni-

ties.

Institutionalize sustainable practices so that communities actively man-

age their environments, protecting and enhancing financial, infrastruc-

ture, human, environmental, and social capitals.

* Situation, Priorities and Goals adapted from CCE Statewide and CCE Sullivan

Plans of Work.


At a Glance


88 Youth contacts

951 Adult contacts

54 Master Gardener Volunteers trained


595 Phone calls & emails answered


Recipes for Success Entrepreneurial Series

Master Gardener Training

Winter Bird Watch Class

Growing Healthy Houseplants Class

Hypertufa Class

Basic Gardening—101, 102, 103

Fall Gardening Seminar

Growing Microgreens

Draped Cement

Seed Saving

Jr. Master Gardener Class—Botany

Jr. Master Gardener Class—Garden Harvest

Philadelphia Flower Show Trip

Annual Plant Sale

Sullivan Renaissance Expo

Woman’s Conference at SUNY Sullivan

Farmers’ Markets

Livingston Manor Garden Day

Grahamsville Fair

Bethel Woods Harvest Festival

Speaking at local libraries, garden clubs

Farm to School - Six Part Series

Bethel Youth Gardens

Broadway Monticello Project

County of Sullivan

Delaware Youth Center

Federation for the Homeless

Hortonville Sign Garden

Hudson Health Plan

Hudson Valley Health Care

Liberty CDC

Liberty Community Garden

Local Garden Clubs

Local Libraries


Roscoe Presbyterian Church

SC Child Care Council

SC Historical Society

SC Workforce Development

St. Peter’s Church, Liberty

Sullivan BOCES


SUNY Sullivan

Town of Roscoe

Town of Thompson Park

Village of Monticello

Woodland Wildings Garden

Community Projects & Organizational Partners



Sullivan County has the 2nd worst health outcomes in New York State.

Contributing factors include high consumption of sweetened beverages,

low fruit, vegetable, and dairy consumption and limited physical activity.

Healthy habits, including healthy eating and physical activity, can lower

the risk of becoming overweight and developing diseases associated with

obesity. Food insecurity and obesity can exist at the same time, necessi-

tating addressing hunger issues for some populations within programs.

Social influences (including food norms, preferences, knowledge, atti-

tudes, skills, supports, and role models) and biological influences (age,

gender, genes, and physiology) interact to direct eating and activity be-

haviors. Interactions with one’s environment (family and community)

brings another level of influences on behaviors that include feeding prac-

tices, interactions related to feeding, family attitudes and attention to

health care. Factors such as access to healthy foods in multiple settings,

access to activity opportunities in the community, and local public health

programs and policies all have impact. Effective programs target eating

and activity-based behaviors directly, as well as environmental change.

In addition, consumer education on proper food handling and preparation

in the home is a vital component to ensuring food safety. Consumers

continue to improve their food safety practices but some are still un-

knowingly practicing some unsafe behaviors.

Ultimate Goals of the Program* Affordable, available nutritious foods.

Guidance for families to make science-based

decisions about health and well-being.

Prevention of childhood overweight and reduc-

tion of long term risks for chronic disease by

encouraging healthy eating and increased

physical activity.

Provide education for the nutritional well-

being and safety of Sullivan County residents.

Improve food safety and food-handling prac-

tices throughout the food system.

Reduce incidence of food-borne illnesses.

Improved community food security and health-

ful food-choice options.

* Situation, Priorities and Goals adapted from CCE Statewide and

CCE Sullivan Plans of Work.


At a Glance


450 Youth contacts

951 Adult contacts

1160 SNAP Ed participants

4193 Total ESNY contacts

Master Food Preserver Training

Family Trail Hike

School STEM Field Trips

CSA Fair

Recipes for Success Series

SNAP Ed

Eat Smart New York

Farm to School

Making Jams & Jellies

Hot Water Bath Canning

Making Pie Filling

Meat Preservation

Chutney from Around the World

Pickling

Making Salsa

Sullivan West Fitness Day

Sullivan West Trout Day

ARC Health Fair

Farmers Markets

SUNY Sullivan Health Fair

Headstart Health Fair

Sullivan West Healthy Hiking

Bethel Woods CCE/Ag Day

Fallsburg School Wellness Fair

New Hope Staff Health Fair

Liberty Parade and Info Fair

Callicoon Tractor Parade Info Booth

Healthy Hudson Valley Challenge

One Time Educational Presentations:

Shop Rite, Liberty, Monticello

Ted Strobel Center

Ideal Foods

WIC

Delaware Valley Youth Center


Bethel Woods

Catskill Mountainkeeper

CCE NYC Market Maker Program

County of Sullivan

Edible Hudson Valley

Headstart

Hudson River Healthcare

Liberty Community Development Corp.

Local Libraries

Local Schools

New Hope Community

NOFA-NY

NYS Ag & Markets

NYS Office of Temporary Disability

Orange County Trust

Boys & Girls Club

Pure Catskills

SC Adult Care Center

SC Department of Health

SC Federation for the Homeless

SC Industrial Development Agency

SC WIC

SC Pregnancy Support Center

SC Public Health

Sunshine Adult Day Care

Town of Callicoon

Town of Liberty

Trailkeeper.org

Watershed Ag Council




Youth development through experien-

tial learning is the foundation of 4-H

programming. Participation in high

quality out-of-school programs is linked

with a lower incidence of problem be-

haviors, such as decreased academic

failure, substance abuse, and delinquen-

cy (Lerner, Lerner, & Phelps, 2008).

Youth have different interests and

needs and therefore respond differently

to the same opportunities. They should

have choices about which activities

they participate in and they should have

a chance to help shape those activities.

Economic security, financial and other

household resource management are

educational priorities. There are a mul-

titude of economic challenges facing

communities in Sullivan County and

the nation as well. Increased household

disposable income and improved indoor

environments will result in improved

quality of life for individuals, more

prosperous communities, and overall

improvement in the economy.

SC 4-H Youth Fair

NYS Fair

Capital Days

4-H Regional Dairy Bowl

Horse Bowl & Hippology

NYS Dairy Bowl Competition

NYS Horse Bowl

Rabbit Necropsy Class

State Teen Action Retreat

Treasures on the Turtle Trail

4-H Horse Program Educational Clinic

4-H Teen Spring Garden Day

Teen Interviews

Junior Award Trip

Teen Trip to Corning Glass Museum

Rockets to the Rescue

Making Friends with Your Sewing Ma-

chine

Livestock Auction Workshops

Livestock Auction

Vet Science Series

Astronomy

Poultry Pullorum Clinic

4-H National Science Day Activities

4-H Window Display Contest

Achievement Day

Leader & Volunteer Trainings

International Night

Snowmobile Safety Certification

County Public Presentations

District & State Public Presentations

Crochet Workshop & Community Ser-

vice Project

Spring & Winter Workshops

Your Medicine: Playing it Safe

Brain Health & Nutrition

Elder Law Forum

Senior Safety Day

Caring for Someone with Alzheimer’s

Finance Planning for Seniors

Grief: What Helps When it Hurts

Home Safety for Seniors

Aging in Place & Making Plans

Growing Old with Pets

Senior Nutrition & Mealtime

Self-Care Through Healing Power of

Gratitude

Some 2014 Program Offerings & Events

Achieve Rehab

Action Toward Independence

Alzheimer’s Association

Anytime Home Care

Catskill Regional Medical Center

County of Sullivan

Daniel Pierce Library

Delaware Highland Conservancy

Fallsburg Police Department

Frost Valley YMCA

Hospice of Orange & Sullivan

Hudson Health Plan

Independent Living

Liberty Police Department


MediFare Medical Supply

Monticello Police Department

National Multiple Sclerosis Society

Neversink Ag Society

New Hope Community

NRA

NYS 4-H Foundation

NYS Ag & Markets

NYS DEC

NYS EPIC Program

Pathstone Corporation

Roscoe Nursing Home

RSVP

SC Adult Care Center

SC Adult Protective Services

SC Dairy Promotion

SC Horse Council

SC Legislature

SC Office for the Aging

SC Public Health Services

Sr. Legislative Action Committee

Soil & Water Conservation District

Sullivan BOCES

Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office

Sullivan NYConnects


SUNY Sullivan

Town of Neversink

United Way of Sullivan County

Watershed Ag Council

Wellness Home Care

Willcare Home Care

WJFF


* Situation, Priorities and Goals adapted from CCE

Statewide and CCE Sullivan Plans of Work.



Facilitate programming that fosters positive

youth development.

Prepare youth for success in postsecondary edu-

cational and career pursuits by exposing children

and youth to a variety of career opportunities.

Youth lead healthy, satisfying, and productive

lives and become caring, contributing members

of society.

Youth become life-long learners.

Youth become knowledgeable, contributing par-

ticipants in STEM-related, Healthy Living and Civic Engagement issues in their communities.

Enable vibrant and resilient communities.

Improve caregiving practices resulting in caregivers reporting increased confidence in their roles.

Improve financial status of targeted NYS residents.

At a Glance 82 Programs were offered

723 Adult contacts were made


34 Caregiver support group meetings were held


556 Youth & Family Development related phone calls answered

SC Youth Fair 933 Still & Livestock Exhibits

121 Exhibitors

NYS Fair - Sullivan County Participation 50 Still Exhibits

15 Livestock Exhibits


Centennial Gala Over 100 people celebrated Cornell Cooperative Extension

Sullivan County (CCESC)’s centennial anniversary at its Af-

ternoon Gala on Sunday, November 9, 2014 at Bernie’s Holi-

day Restaurant in Rock Hill. The fundraiser brought in over

$10,000 from ticket sales, journal advertisements, silent and

live auction bids, donations, and sponsorships.

Dorothy Muthig and Andrew King were

recipients of the event’s “Now & Then”

awards, honoring their dedication to

CCE’s core mission areas. Each were

recognized for their contributions to the

community.

Guests enjoyed fresh cuisine from local

farms and a program led by Phil Coombe III, who served as

Master of Ceremonies. The event’s music took everyone on a

journey “through the decades,” organized by 4-H club leaders

and professional DJs, father and daughter duo David and Re-

becca Robinson.

In the spirit of traveling through time,

many attendees came adorned in cos-

tumes representing her or his favorite

decade since 1914, when CCE was

established in Sullivan County. Some

wore their original Cornell University

apparel while others dressed in outfits

representing nearly every decade: suf-

fragettes, poodle skirts, female soldiers, flappers, hippies,

80’s hair, and today’s professionals.

“This is an important milestone for agriculture and education

in our historically-rich county and it was wonderful to feel the

overwhelming support of our community including sponsors,

youth, volunteers, partners, and even a few key people from

Cornell University and the Extension system who came to

celebrate it with us,” said Colleen Monaghan, CCESC Execu-

tive Director.

Guests went home

with unique locally-

sourced auction

packages, including

a fresh turkey for

Thanksgiving, a

priceless fly fishing

experience with

world-famous ex-

perts, and various

special items for golfers, chefs, artists, families, gardeners,

farmers and outdoor enthusiasts. Trained auctioneer and local

farmer Eddie Moran Jr. guided the bidding to raise the most

support for each item.

Though the Gala has passed, our fund development work con-

tinues. For more information on how to provide on-going

support for CCESC visit www.sullivancce.org, call CCESC at

845-292-6180, or contact Nicole Slevin at

[email protected].

We would like to thank everyone who attended our 100th Annual Meeting on December 11, 2014. The support for our anniver-

sary and the outstanding volunteers and partners whom we elected and recognized was truly something to celebrate!

Dr. Scott Peters gave an intriguing talk about Extension Reconsidered and the importance of our organization in the past, now,

and in the future. We were so happy to have him.

Refreshments included delicious, homemade cupcakes courtesy of K&H Confec-

tions- the first entrepreneurs to rent our new community EaT Kitchen!

Congratulations to the following for their commitment to our mission in Sullivan

County:

Volunteers of the Year: Karen Coombe, April Kackos, & Barbara Sush

Friend of Extension: The Moran Family

Organizational Friend of Extension: Sullivan BOCES

100th Annual Meeting

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Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County recently

benefited from the vision of the Sullivan County Legislature

and the assistance of the Town of Liberty and the Industrial

Development Association by accepting ownership of the

Gerald J. Skoda Extension Education Center and the 22 acre

property it sits on at 64 Ferndale Loomis Road in Liberty.

The 10,000 square foot building was built under the leader-

ship of Sullivan County and then CCESC Executive Director

Jerry Skoda and was crafted with the educational needs of

farmers, families, and youth in mind.

Almost 30 years later, the Education Center still provides a

space for the Sullivan County community to come together

to learn, network, collaborate, and engage with Cornell edu-

cators, Soil & Water Conservation District, other community

based organizations, our six teaching gardens and nature

trail, and each other.

The last three decades have also proven to be a time of sci-

entific and technological advancement at a rate and com-

plexity never before seen. With the advent of newer, more

efficient and environmentally sustainable building design

options and energy systems, and a Sullivan County that pro-

motes collaboration and cooperation between government

and public serving organizations, CCE is poised to make

important infrastructure improvements that will ensure our

site continues to be an efficient, safe, and welcoming interac-

tive learning campus for our constituents.

In this context, and with the leadership of volunteers Phil

Coombe Junior and Jerry Skoda, in 2014 the Association

kicked off a one million dollar capital campaign to raise

funds to bring the Education Center into the next 100 years.

To date, they have garnered more than $250,000 in cash and

donations of materials, development of plans, and labor, to-

wards that one million dollar goal.

Capital projects are prioritized in these phases:

1. Upgrade Windows for Heating and Cooling Effi-

ciency: COMPLETE

2. Entrepreneurial and Teaching (EaT) Kitchen: COM-

PLETE

3. Re-insulate and Replace Roof: Plans complete, ma-

terials sourced, project implementation dependent

on funds raised

4. Replace Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning

(HVAC) System to improve efficiency and emis-

sions by 40%: Plans complete, materials sourced,

project implementation dependent on funds raised

5. Solar-powered Atrium and Teaching Garden: To be

designed, project dependent on funds raised

6. Sidewalk Repair and Parking Lot Paving: To be en-

gineered, project dependent on funds raised

The capital campaign is one ingredients in CCE’s overall

fund development goals and is in addition to the support we

need to deliver educational programs. Investing in the capital

campaign now will help CCE save an estimated 40% per

year in utilities costs, allowing more of your tax dollars and

donations to go directly to programs, opportunities, and sup-

ports for Sullivan County farmers, families, and youth. We

think it’s a worthwhile investment. Many thanks to you, and

especially to Phil and Jerry, for your ongoing support!

To make a capital campaign contribution, indicate “Capital”

in the memo/notes line on your check, money order or on-

line donation.

EaT

Kitchen

HVAC System


Volunteer Spotlight - Sally Abrams

Sally Abrams, local farmer, former CCESC Board President and Program Advisory

Committee member, and member of the Calico Geese Quilters CCE Community Group,

has been a tremendous volunteer for our organization through the years. In 2013, she

worked with the Calico Geese to craft a beautiful, handmade quilt that they donated to be

raffled off with proceeds going towards the 2014 CCESC Centennial Campaign. The

raffle winner was drawn at the Centennial Anniversary Gala on November 9, 2014, and

raised over $1,100.

Sally was an integral part of our Centennial Campaign and she continues to be a model

of our mission out in the community in myriad ways. From rallying interest for CCESC

to enrolling supporters and collecting donations, she is an important contributor to the

work we do in Sullivan County. We thank Sally for her dedication and her contagious smile!

Centennial Committee Volunteer Spotlight

Saraid Gonzalez

Saraid Gonzalez, Sullivan Renaissance Program &

Events Coordinator served on our Gala Committee

and single-handedly designed and produced the

beautiful gala program, which showcased donors,

sponsors, and award recipients for the special anni-

versary event. Saraid also helped with registrations

and many other details. Thank you, Saraid!

Farm Spotlight - Geiger Dairy Farm

Geiger Dairy Farm - Stefan and Cindy Geiger’s dairy farm sits on

top of the hills of Jeffersonville overlooking some of the best views

in the county. The farm hosts sheep and poultry, but the main focus

is Stefan’s 60 milking Holsteins and 70 replacement heifers. These

girls produce enough milk to provide for the Geiger family. Also in

production on the farm is hay and solar energy. There are 130 acres

available on the property. During the summer months the majority

of it is used for making hay

to feed the herd until the fol-

lowing summer, where the

process is then repeated.

When driving by the farm,

you can’t help but notice the

roof of their barns. They are

covered with 134 solar pan-

els. With grant assistance and

the goal of sustainability in

mind, the Geigers’ were able

to install the panels success-

fully. These panels produce

enough solar energy to run

the farm’s electric and then

some.

4-H Volunteer Spotlight - Jean Smith

Jean Smith served the 4-H Program Committee, Sullivan County 4-H Youth Fair Superin-

tendent, Livestock Auction PAC, Livestock PAC, FCS PAC, club leader, program found-

er, project leader, CCESC Personnel and Finance Committee, CCESC Board of Directors,

and 4-H Strategy Committee. Jean volunteers her time whenever needed. Her devotion to

4-H is inspirational to other volunteer leaders in the local 4-H community. Jean has been

involved with 4-H as a club leader for 27 years, and a 4-Her before that. Her immense

knowledge of 4-H and rabbits in particular, has influenced generations of youth in Sullivan

County. Thank you Jean!!


Submitted by Marylin Jones, 4-H Youth Development Community Educator

Staff Spotlight - John Wilcox

Facility Manager John

Wilcox, has worked for

CCESC for 26 years. John

does everything from salt-

ing and sanding, to

lawnmowing, painting

and cleaning. John is very

involved in the Capital

Project plans for CCESC.

John worked diligently on

the EaT Kitchen demolition and construction and is currently

working with Phil Coombe, Jr. and Jerry Skoda on the plans

for the new HVAC system, roof and other building upgrades.

The staff and volunteers at CCESC are very fortunate to have

such a hardworking and dedicated man as John on our team.

4-H Member Spotlight

Dan D.

Dan D., a 4-H youth for 12 years, is shown here about to get

the infamous “pie in the face” to help raise money for 4-H

programs at the Sullivan County 4-H Youth Fair Pie Auc-

tion. Dan has received numerous local awards for his live-

stock, including the Fred Hubert Golden Shovel Award,

which he was awarded in 2007, 2008, 2010, 2013, and 2014.

This award is given to a 4-H youth member that demon-

strates outstanding helpfulness to other 4-H youth, keeps the

barn neat and clean, has attractive stall decorations in place,

and provides the public with accurate information at the

Youth Fair. The recipient of this award is nominated by

each exhibitor in the dairy and beef barn. Dan has been the

ideal role model for younger 4-Hers. We thank Dan for all

of his hard work over the years!


Contributor

Level Amount

You will receive these materials to help you share with

others how they can also support

CCE

General

Enrollment $25

Extension Connection

subscription, Reduced Fees

for Classes

General

Plus

Cooperative $50 Above + Car Magnet

Capital $100 Above + Annual Report

Mention

Garnet $250 Above + Pin

Blue Ribbon $500 Above + Name on Donor

Plaque

Millennial $1,000 Above + Quarterly Business

card in Extension Connection

Gold $2,500 Above + Quarter Page Ad in

Extension Connection

Diamond $5,000 Above + Short Sleeve CCE

Polo Shirt

Platinum $10,000 Above + Waived Program

Fees for all Classes

Excelsior $10,001+ Above + Waived Building

Use Fees (restrictions apply)

Pay with cash, check, or credit in the office or through our

website sullivancce.org

Consider a long term giving

plan by including

Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County in your

retirement planning, will,

living trust, or life insurance.

As of January 1, 2015. Applies to the calendar year.


Thanks so much to all the regular volunteers who brought their energy & enthusiasm to Sullivan County in 2014 through service with

Cornell Cooperative Extension

Program Advisory Committee

Earl Myers, Chair

Dawn Boyes Karen Coombe

Sonja Hedlund April Kackos

Kathy Kreiter John Lang

Jennifer Flad Ed Moran

Evelyn Weissmann Diana Weiner

4-H Strategy Committee

Brandi Burk Karen Coombe

April Kackos Vicki Robinson

Richard Sheldon Jean Smith

Danielle Sykes

Gala Committee

Glenn Pontier , Chair

Penny Coombe Saraid Gonzalez

Glenn Pontier Donna Willi

Thanks to Philip Coombe III, Eddie Mo-

ran Jr., Joan Howard, Randy Resnick,

David & Rebecca Robinson, Dennis

Muthig, Helen Budrock, and Jeff Siegel

for their special contributions of time

and services to the Gala.

Centennial Media Committee

Carolyn Bivins John Conway

Roberta Byron-Lockwood

Jason Dole Barbara Gref

Barry Lewis Fritz Mayer

Eva McKend Carol Montana

Akira Ohiso Glenn Pontier

Mike Sakell Fred Stabbert

Association Volunteers Sally Abrams

Richard Boyd

Phil Coombe, Jr

Gerald J. Skoda

Master Food Preservers Jessica Gibbons

Karen Mariner

Bonnie Makofsky

Cheyenne Zigmund

CCESC Community Groups Bethelites

Calico Geese

Fremont Bluebirds

Liberty Belles

Youngsville Firecrackers

Master Gardener Volunteers

Janet Barbarite Cindy Barber

Marietta Beanland Peg Berg

Larry Budner Rachelle Carmack

Helene Chappell Cindy Coker

Kathy Fielding Mimi Fierle

Diane Foster Denise Frangipane

Andrew King Olivia Lightle

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

Domingo Vieiro Annalise Vogel

Pat Yelle Robin Wagner

Pamela Zaitchick

Erin Allen

Amy Barkley-Carey

Cheri Bodnaruik

Donald Brent

Tonya Burk

Sandra Burn

William Burn, Jr.

Nicholas Castellano

Christine Cavello

Brandi Chevalier

Sandy Cockshutte

William Cockshutte

Karen Coombe

William Cutler II

Michael Davis

Alexandra Dench

Kathlene Denman

Pamela DeRosse

Jessica Dymond

Neal Edwards

Geraldine Ekker

Linda Ferber

Thomas Gain

John Gallagher

Janeene Gambino

KellyAnne Giminiani

Michael Giminiani

Robert Glendon

Diana Hartling

Eunice Hartling

Richard Hemmer

Beverly Hesse

Robert Jones

April Kackos

Joseph Kaiser

Robert Kautz

Linda Kays

Robert Kays

Patricia Kelly

Denis Kinkela

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

Joy L. McGrath

Lynn McKeon

Lynn McWilliams

Elisa Mendels

Jay Mendels

Patricia Mercado

James Mercado Jr.

Tara Mickelson

Mary Nosek

Austin Nunnally

Charles Nystrom

Jennifer Nystrom

Kathleen O'Rourke

Colleen Osterhout

Jamie Parsons

Dawn Perry

Melissa Perry Deljoo

Dennis Peters

Susan Peters

Jenny Phelps

Kelly Plescia

Mark Plescia

Robin Raykoff

David Robinson

Rebecca Robinson

Victoria Robinson

Jennifer Robisch

Michael Rocker

Lois Scamihorn

Nannette Schips

Danielle Seibles

Susan Sennett

Gary Shaver

Lisa Shaver Steingart

Christina Shaw

Jennifer Sheldon

Richard Sheldon

Jean Smith

Kaitlyn Smith

Christine Smith-Cox

Jane Sorensen

Lynne Stratton

Amy Sykes

Kim Szabo-Lutz

James Uciechowski

Theresa Uciechowski

Kody Viele

Theresa Viele

Leah Mae Waldron

Evelyn Weissmann

Mary Wells

Skye Wilbur

Shawn Wilcox

Alan Wingert

Katrina Wingert

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 March issue.


Cooperative Appel, Robin

Boyd, SueAnn

Clements, Joannne

Cunningham, Bonnie

Distante, Rita

Dreyer, Margaret

Fierle, Mimi

Frances, Alfred

Gibbons, Jessica

Hahl, Barbara

Hamlin, Susan

Hennig, Susanne & Bill

Hook, Nancy

Hubert, Janet

Jones, Marylin

Kappner, Thomas

Krum, June

Lang-Clouse, Mary Paige

Levine, Nancy

McCormick, Thomas

McElroy, Justin & Kara

Rajlevsky, Linda & Alan

Reichmann, Susan

Schwartz, Shirley

Sparago, Gary

Tilvikas Borek, Eleanor

Useo, Bryan

Wallenstein, Barry & Lorna

Wilcox, John

Centennial Abrams, Sally & Jack

Amaditz, Carl

Banks, Marguerite

Barbuti, Charlie

Barriger, Linda

Bauer, Leonard G.

Bertsch, Earl & Joy

Bethel Woods

Brown, Robert Jessie

Buccigrossi, Dominic

Campbell, Dyan

Catskill Distilling Co.

Cauthers, Douglas B.

Congelosi, Paul

Delaware Valley Farm & Garden Ctr.

DiSimone, Amanda

Dowe, Lynn

Eschenberg, John H. Federico, Salvatore & Alice

Fedun, Darlene

Fried, Mary A.

Fries, Marian E.

Furman, Harvey

Garigliano Law Offices

Gempler, John

Goodman Arthur & Lynn

Grimaldi, Maria

Hines, Amy

Hoering, Helen

J&E Weissmann Farms

JW Safety

Kissling Dairy Consult.

LaBelle Farm, Inc.

Lagatta, John

Langseder, Barbara

Lawrence B Miller & Associates, Inc.

Lewis, Bonnie

Loarca, Elizabeth

Loftus, Laura

Lusker, Ron

Macdonald Info Systems

Makovic, John

MBIA, LLC

McDonald, Lynn

McKenna, Cynthia

Merrell-Benco Agency

Minogue, Karen & Mike

Mogel, Steven

Mountain Construction

Muthig, Dorothy & Raymond

Patti, Denise

Pontier, Glenn & Ari

Prestige Towing & Rec.

Ramsay's Granite & Marble Co.

Rolling V Bus Corp.

Santiago, Yvonne

Sauchuk, Wade

Scapillato, Debra

Schwegman, Patrice

Smythe, Carol

Sommer McLeod, Margaret

Speranza, Karen & Nick

Stang, George W.

Stellman, Steven & Jeanne

Stewart, Craig

Stratton, Charlotte

Thalmann's Service Ctr.

The Foundation for Worker, Veteran, &

Environmental Health, Inc.

Vallone, Phil

Vetter, Kitty

Welsh, Pat & Jill

Willi, Ardith

Willi, Donna B.

Wolff, Edward

Wurstboro Veterinary Clinic

Yewchuk, Barbara

Garnet Babicz, JosephJr.

Bitter, Laura

Co-Operative Feed Dealers, Inc.

Davis, Robert

Sherwood Freightliner,

Sterling & Western Star, Inc.

Sullivan County Beekeepers

Town & Country Energy Group

Blue Ribbon Burke, Debbie

Calico Geese Community Grp.

EMM Sales & Services

Mill Technology, Inc.

Hedlund, Sonja & Dick Riseling

Stettner, Lilian

Millennial Carlucci, Paul - Villa Roma Resort &

Conference Ctr.

Catskill Hudson Bank

Catskill-Delaware Publications

Coombe, Philip Jr.

Coombe, Richard III

Howard, Joan

Myers, Earl

Provost, Diane N.

Salenger, Stuart- Stuart Salenger Foun-

dation, Inc.

Stabbert, Fred - Sullivan County Demo-

crat

Gold Cochecton Mills

Coombe, Richard & Phyllis

Diamond Anonymous

Gerry Foundation

Excelsior Fluhr, Jacqueline

Holt, Anne E

Jeff Bank

Family of Earle Wilde

Mid-Hudson Co-Operative Insurance

Skoda Family

Supporters and Sponsors: thank you for making an

important investment for farmers, families, and young people.

The above list is extensive. If we

missed your name, please contact us

and we will update our March issue.


A.D.R. Bulbs

Abrams, Sally

Al Steppich

Alzheimer Association

Animal Hospital of SC

Apple Pond Farm

Ark Floral

Arnold House

Ash-Luck Farm

Baron Organics

Beaverkill Valley Inn

Bethel Woods

Bethelites

Bridle Hill Farm

Buccigrossi, Domenic

Burgard, Melinda

Buzzel, Sue

Cakes by Kim Simons

Calico Geese

Campanelli Poultry

Catskill Brewery

Catskill Flies Fly Shop

& Guides

Catskill Fly Fishing

Center

Catskill Harvest Mkt

Cochecton Mills

Combined Energy Svcs

Coombe, Phil Jr.

Coon Rock Rod & Gun

Club

Crystal Falls Farm

Dairy Farmers of

America

Delaware Highlands

Conservancy

Delaware Valley Farm

& Garden

Dick’s Auto Sales

Diehl Family

Diehl, Jack

Diehl, Pete

Dirt Diva

Dog Mountain Lodge

DogSense

Don’s Dairy Supply

Duke Pottery

Eastern Electric

EEA Security Services

Excalibur Dehydrator

Corporation

Farm Credit East

Fat Lady Café

Fosterdale Equipment

Frost Valley YMCA

Gibbons, Jessica

Gibson, Chris

Grimaldi, Maria

Gunther, Aileen

Heller's Farm

Hofer Lumber

Home Depot—Mont.

Imagine Alpacas Farm

Irace, Joseph

J. Hughson Excavating

Jeff Bank

John Wilcox Green-

house

Kaiser Kitchen Supply

Kays, Linda

Kirbytown Farms

Klein Excavating

Knit One Needlepoint

Too Shop

Kohler Lumber

Lazy Pond Bed &

Breakfast

Lehman’s Company

Liberty Agway Pet

Supplies

Liberty Community

Development Corp

Liberty Garden Club

Liberty Iron Works

Loftus, Laura

Long, Betty

Madison's Restaurant

Main Street Farm Mar-

ket & Café

Makofsky, Bonnie

Mangan-Bendy, Mela-

nie

Manza Family Farm

Mariner, Karen

Misner Agency

Mogel, Steven

Monticello Home &

Garden

Monticello Rotary

Moran, Ed, Jr.

Morgan Outdoors

Mt Pleasant Herbary

Mountain Bear Crafts

Moxie Alley Hand-

made Soaps

Mullally Tractor Sales

Muthig Farm

Muthig, Dennis

Napoli Pizza

Narrowsburg Feed &

Grain Co.

Natural Contents

Nebzydoski, Joseph

Neversink Ag Society

NYS Rifle & Pistol

Association

Oakworks

Pierro, Nancy

Plunk Shop

Pontier, Glenn & Ari

Pure Mountain Honey

Right to the Moon Al-

ice!

Rolling V

Rubin Livestock

Russell, Harold III

SC Conservation Club

SC Dairy Promotion

SC Farm Bureau

SC Farmers Market

Assoc.

SC Friends of NRA

SC Friends with Fire-

arms

SC Long Beards

SC Rifle & Pistol As-

sociation

Schiff, Christine

Schmidt’s Wholesalers

Schultz, Paul

Shear Energy Salon

Sherman Hill Farm

Silver Heights Farm

Nursery

Skoda, Gerald

Smith & Son’s

Sportsman’s Den

Sticky Fingers

Stone Wall Farms

Story's Neversink Plant

Company

Sugar Blossom Flowers

Sullivan BOCES


Superior Lumber

Swan Lake Golf &

Country Club

ThunderView Farms

Tractor Supply

Tri-Valley FFA

Tweed, Pete

USDA Rural Dev.

USO Holstein Club

Van Put, Ed & Judy

Vetter, Kitty

Villa Roma Golf &

Country Club

Weiss Dairy Farm

Welsh Cabin

Wholesale Kitchen

Equipment

Wildlife Gift Shop

Willow & Brown

Wulff School of Fly

Fishing

Wyde Lumber

Yelle, Jack

Youngsville Custom

Kitchens

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!

Aileen Gunther

Alfred Frances

Andrew King

Barbara & Richard Sush

Barbara Yewchuck

Barbara’s Bunch

Barton & Loguidice, D.P.C.

Bernie’s Holiday Restaurant

Cara Kowalski

Carolyn Bivins, Quiktype

CCE Ulster County

Charlie Barbuti

Childcare Council

Cochecton Mills

Colleen Monaghan & Family

Community Foundation of

Orange & Sullivan

Coombe, Bender, & Co.

Denise Frangipane & Family

Dennis Muthig & Family

Donna Willi & Family

Dorothy & Raymond Muthig

Douglas B. Cauthers

Earl Myers & Family

Eddie Moran Jr.

Focus Media

Fred Stabbert

Gerald Skoda & Family

Glenn Pontier & Family

Greg & Linda Goldstein

Hanet Hubert

Hartley Consulting, Inc.

Jennifer Grossman

Joan Howard

Karen & Nick Speranza

Knack, Pavloff, & Co.

Manza Family Farm

Maria Grimaldi

MaryPaige Lang-Clouse

Monticello Motor Club

Myers Century Farm

Nancy Levine-

Nicole Slevin

Pamela Rourke & Family

Pat Lubin

Phil Coombe III

Phil Coombe Jr. & Family

Phyllis Coombe & Family

Poley Paving Corp.

Rock Hill Business Assoc.

Rock Hill Farmers’ Market

Sally Abrams & Calico Geese

Sandy Nackley

Saraid Gonzalez

Schmidt’s Wholesale, Inc.

Spencer Daniels Agency, Inc.

Steven Mogel,

SC Visitor’s Association


Sunrise Mobile Home Park

Susan Dollard

The Dean Family

The Robinson Family

Thompson Sanitation

Thunder 102 Radio

ThunderView Farms, LLC

United Way of SC

WVOS/WSUL Radio

Centennial Gala Supporters


Charles Keating

Cell: 570-430-1045

Fax: 570-689-2688

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