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Volume LXXXXVII, No. 1 Liberty, NY -:- January, 2016 (USPS) 525 - 100
Cornell University Cooperative Extension
Sullivan County’s Mission Statement
Cornell Cooperative Extension puts knowledge to work in pur-
suit of economic vitality, ecological sustainability, and social
well-being. We bring local experience and research based solu-
tions together, helping Sullivan County families and communi-
ties thrive in our rapidly changing world.
Cornell Cooperative Extension
Sullivan County’s Vision Statement
Cornell Cooperative Extension will be a gateway to knowledge,
life skills, and experiences for better living. We will bring to-
gether and partner with government, business, and community
based groups to serve all residents and visitors of Sullivan
County. CCE will continue to evolve to meet the changing
needs of the county and its diverse population by employing the
latest technology, research based education, and highly trained
professional staff. CCE Sullivan Core Values: Education, Collaboration,
Accountability, Responsiveness, Inclusiveness.
CCE Sullivan on the Ground: CCE delivers high quality,
researched-based educational programing throughout the
year at the Gerald J. Skoda Extension Education Center in
Liberty, New York and in the Sullivan County community.
Education is delivered through printed materials, work-
shops, classes, presentations, demonstrations, visits by
world class researchers, special tours and visits, and with
the help of local media outlets.
A 100-year-old grassroots organization, we are charged
with involving the local community and listening to the
needs of the people. Our board of directors is elected by,
and responsible to, the people of Sullivan County. Standing
and special program committees report to our board and
assist CCE in identifying needs in the community and prior-
itizing programming that is within our mission to address.
Board and program committee members are individuals
with varied expertise and interest. Our professional staff
consult with them to develop and deliver programs.
Youth at the Vet Science series examining livestock parasites
through microscopes for identification, with guidance of staff.
Melinda Meddaugh (right), presenting the 2015 Volunteer of
the Year award to Ari Mir-Pontier (left) at the Cornell Coop-
erative Extension Annual Meeting on December 17th.
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The Extension Connection Edited by: Nicole Slevin & Colleen Monaghan
Layout & Design by: Tracey Argent
Produced at Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County
2015 Board of Directors Donna Willi..……..…...…..………….………..………..President
Earl Myers…………..…….………………….........Vice President
Pamela Rourke……………………………...…………...Secretary
Glenn Pontier…………………………...…….…………Treasurer
Dawn Boyes
Christopher Gozza
Sonja Hedlund
Steve Mogel
Edward Moran
Louisa Parker
Mike Sakell
Janet Threshman
Kitty Vetter, Legislative Rep.
Staff Members
Colleen Monaghan...……………..…………...Executive Director
Tracey Argent…………………Sr. Administrator & HR Manager
SueAnn Boyd…………..……Healthy Schools Program Educator
Erica Dahl………………..ESNY Community Nutrition Educator
Susan Hamilton………………….………….Director of Programs
Marylin Jones...…………………….….4-H Community Educator
Bonnie Lewis……….…….....................Dependent Care Educator
Michelle Lipari………………....Ag & 4-H Community Educator
Erica Lynch ……….…………………….……..Kitchen Assistant
Melinda Meddaugh...Ag & Natural Resources Resource Educator
Nicole Slevin…………………………Public Affairs Coordinator
Kaitlyn Smith……………..Association Administrative Assistant
Dayna Valenti-Gaeta………...Community Horticulture Educator
Tara VanHorn...…………………………….…..Finance Manager
Sean Welsh…...Family & Youth Development Team Coordinator
John Wilcox…………………….....Building & Grounds Manager
Message from the Board President 3
Organizational Chart 4
2015 Fast Facts 5
Testimonials & Statements of Support 6
Strategic Program Areas 7
Agriculture & Food Systems 8
Environment & Natural Resources 10
Community & Economic Vitality 12
Nutrition & Healthy Families 14
Youth & Family Development 16
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REGULAR OFFICE HOURS
8:30 am to 4:30 pm | Monday-Friday
Phone: 845-292-6180 | Fax: 845-292-4946
Website: www.sullivancce.org
E-mail: [email protected]
Twitter.com/ccesullivan
Facebook.com/ccesullivan
Upcoming Events 18
Staff Highlights & Goals 19
CCESC Spotlights 20
Enrollment Card 21
Financial Information 22
Funding: Grants & Contracts 23
Thank You! Supporter Listings 24
Contributors & Sponsors 25
Community Supporters 26
January, 2016 Extension Connection—Annual Summary Page 3
Donna Willi, President [email protected]
Greetings, Sullivan County! As we wrap up another year at
Extension and my first year as board president, I am so
pleased at the level of engagement and support we are re-
ceiving from the entire community; volunteers, businesses,
parents, youth, and community friends of Extension. With
your support we’ve seen progress in every project and pro-
gram area of focus this year.
In 2015, Extension Connection subscriptions grew over
30%. By sharing your Extension experience with friends and
neighbors, you can connect them with the useful and fun
learning opportunities available through Cornell Cooperative
Extension Sullivan County (CCESC) enrollment. You can
pick up a couple of Extension Connection newsletters at the
office if you’d like to use them to encourage others to sign
up!
With a refreshed board of directors and Program Advisory
Committee, and a new executive director, CCESC’s growth
and progress in 2015 is reflective of a much larger move-
ment happening across the community. As a county prepar-
ing for renewed interest from our regional neighbors and
beyond, Extension’s role remains steady; to provide trusted
information to Sullivan County residents and guests to solve
problems and elevate our quality of life.
In the following pages, you will see a snapshot of the pro-
gram offerings, educational opportunities, capital improve-
ments, and community support activities that
CCESC staff has engaged in, along with a sneak
peek into upcoming programs, projects, and initia-
tives. Some of the projects planned for 2016 are
funded, some are not. We continue to need County
and community support, in cash and volunteer
hours, to fulfill Extension’s mission of bringing real
life solutions to people who live, work, learn, and
play in Sullivan County.
Last year, contributions to Extension saved the
County $300,000 in capital expenses, and will con-
tinue to do so annually for the next three years. The
County allocation helped CCESC leverage an addi-
tional $700,000 in federal, state, and private invest-
ments in Sullivan County. For the next five years, if
we experience no further increases or growth, that
allocation will leverage a minimum of $1,000,000
per year due to recently secured multi-year grants
and contracts. County investment in Extension, as a
quasi-governmental agency, ensures a valuable
mechanism by which to bring in Sullivan County’s
fair share of funds from state and federal grants. That’s the
dollars and cents of it.
More importantly, the social value of Extension, to the tune
of more than 10,000 contacts per year, gives Sullivan County
farmers, families, young people, residents, and visitors a
trusted place to connect with for informal learning opportu-
nities, community connections, and meaningful contribu-
tions. In 2016 we’re set to grow in budget, staffing, program-
ming, and lives touched by at least 25%.
Over the next 3 years your continued support will help us
raise another $750,000 to replace the failing heating, ventila-
tion, and cooling system, repair the aging sidewalks and
parking lot to ensure quality ADA access and compliance,
and enhance our secure, interactive learning environment
and community facility.
CCESC membership drives the direction and spirit of Exten-
sion. On behalf of the board of directors and staff, thank you
for believing in Extension, renewing your commitment and
support, and for your ongoing contributions of time, money,
and energy. We look forward to continuing to strengthen our
relationship with you, building quality core programming,
exploring opportunities to learn from our neighbors in the
Hudson Valley region, and diversifying our resources.
Cheers to the new year!
CCE staff sourced and prepared local ingredients for the Sullivan
County Chamber of Commerce’s First Friday Breakfast in October.
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View from Stone Ridge Farm with pond
We’re Hiring!
Agri-Business and Retention Program Coordinator
The Agri-Business and Retention Program, a recommendation of the County Agriculture and Farmland Protection
Plan and identified in the Ag & Food systems section of the CCESC Plan of Work, will provide a framework for
communicating directly with farmers around business development related topics to increase their awareness of
available resources, improve their profitability and solve problems. Activities include: contribute to and maintain
the CCE Ag database, engage in ongoing communications and work with a proactive team of professionals to de-
velop and/or make referrals to resources to support business growth and address issues, such as financial plan-
ning, business planning, estate planning, farm transfers and cash flow projections. Accepting applications un-
til January 28, 2016 or until a suitable candidate pool is reached.
For more information on how to apply and for a full position description, visit www.sullivancce.org.
January, 2016 Extension Connection—Annual Summary Page 5
CCESC Finance Manager Tara Van Horn was selected
as one of the Sullivan County Democrats Business
and Professional Women of 2015
# of Master Food Preserver Volunteers
trained:
19 Participation from
NYC, Georgia, & Canada!
# of Direct
Youth
Contacts:
3410
Program Areas
Ag & Food Systems
Environment &Natural Resources
Community & Economic Viability
Nutrition & Healthy Families
Youth & Family Development
Eddie S., CCE Sullivan County 4-H member & 1st Place NYS Team,
placed 9th in National Dairy Bowl
Championship!
# of Paid
Enrollees
486
CCESC Dependent Care Educator Bonnie Lewis, RN has been-certified as a Tai Chi
for Arthritis Instructor by the CDC
# of Direct Adult
Contacts:
5032
CCESC Celebrated 101 Years in
Sullivan County
CCESC Public Affairs Coordinator Nicole Slevin was selected as one of the
Sullivan County Democrat’s 2015 Young
Professionals
CCESC Community
Educator
Michelle Lipari
was asked to speak
at the Urban Ag
Conference, hosted by
the Horticulture Society
of NY
CCE Sullivan County
4-H member Erin D.
was a member of the
Senior Region Horse
Bowl Team that
placed 1st in New York
State.
Additional Grants & Contracts Secured for 2016: $350,000
Page 6 Extension Connection—Annual Summary January, 2016
“Last night I attended a vegetable gardening class at Cornell Cooperative
Extension in Liberty. The class was awe-
some! The ‘Dirt Diva’ was amazing. I had
a wonderful time. If you are interested in
gardening you should try to attend a class
or two. It is very affordable.”
- Facebook event review
“Although I cannot always attend the Caregiver
Support Meetings it is comforting to know that we
have such a strong support group here in Sullivan
County. Thank you for all that you do.”
- Local caregiver
“4-H has impacted not just my life but my brother,
sisters, mothers, grandparents and all three of my
uncles lives. If it wasn't for 4-H, I would not be the
person I
have be-
come to-
day.”
- 4-H
youth
member “It was great to see on
farm commercial growing
techniques and how agri-
culture can be sustainable
even on small acreage.”
- Brian Caldwell, Cornell
University on high tunnel
workshop
“I cannot thank you enough for such an outstand-
ing kayak trip. Both my daughter and myself had
a terrific time. Totally an eye opener!”
- Attendee
on Water-
shed
Kayak
Class
“Great experience. I just took the Master Food
Preserver class. I loved it. The teachers were
just fantastic, just great ladies. I will certainly
try other classes in the future.”
-Master Food Preserver training participant
“You are continuing to make a difference in
the lives of those we serve here at the Federa-
tion with the donations from your Intergener-
ational Textile group. Because of your sup-
port, we can continue
to open our doors to
deserving people ex-
periencing financial
hardship in Sullivan
County.” - Excerpt
from a letter SC Fed-
eration for the Home-
less program
administrator
“I had no idea Cornell Coopera-
tive Extension did all this. You
offer so many different pro-
grams.” - Visitor to CCE booth
at Bethel Woods Ag Day
“The backbone of our nation’s rural communities was, and still is, agriculture, particularly here in New York. A healthy farm
economy has proven time and again that it can sustain families, retain jobs and maintain a high quality of life. CCE plays a crit-
ical role in helping our farms remain viable through education and business support to adjust to shifting market trends and
weather the uncontrollable limitations on production. For our value-added dairy project, we relied on the advice and direction
of CCE staff that gained us access to federal and state grants for equipment upgrades. Without their tenacity and diligence, we
could not have done it.” -Bob Franklin, Bethel Creamery & Jennifer Grossman, FarmCo New York
“The staff are outstanding people with the best
attitudes on the planet!” - Laura, Liberty
January, 2016 Extension Connection—Annual Summary Page 7
Agriculture & Food Systems: Education is directed toward improvement of the
food system as a whole from “farm to table”. Programs cover multiple aspects of
food security such as soil & herd resources and health, field evaluation of crops,
reliable production guidelines, economics of production, and farm management,
integrated pest management, healthy produce, fruit and vegetable production and
storage, and facilitation of sustainable agriculture and engagement with food sys-
tem policies work. Education encourages farmers to grow new crop varieties and
employ new production and business practices, through programs for the agricul-
tural sector businesses, and informs consumers about improved food products, en-
couraging adults to serve the foods to children. Farm businesses, horticulturists,
and natural resource managers continue producing a stable, safe, and affordable
food, feed, fiber, and fuel supplies in sustainable ways.
Environment & Natural Resources: Assists communities in sustaining and obtaining
healthy ecosystems for the pleasure and functional viability of youth, families, communi-
ties, farms, and businesses. Focused on natural conservation and protection and sustaina-
ble energy education that work toward long term planning for sustainable energy and
proper use of natural resources. Education on natural resources management includes
inventory and mapping methods, habitat, biodiversity, invasive species, alternative land
uses, a viable local economy, and a healthy environment critical to protecting, enhanc-
ing, and sustaining valuable natural resources. Natural resources include forested moun-
tains, aquatic environments from wetlands and marshes to estuaries to lakes, and an ac-
companying diversity of plant and animal species.
Community & Economic Vitality: Includes community and economic develop-
ment processes, sustainability and resiliency, agriculture and food systems develop-
ment, land use and energy, emergency preparedness, and entrepreneurship and work-
force development. Cornell has a commitment to citizens and local officials to build
capacity to solve problems and build strong and vibrant communities. Efforts pro-
mote community farmland protection initiatives, local foods, entrepreneurship, and
public issues education. Our educational programs support inter-municipal and re-
gional collaborations, and new public-private partnerships that spur innovative strat-
egies to address complex community development issues.
Nutrition & Healthy Families: Addresses food insecurity and safety through education on
availability of and access to food, certainty of availability and access to food, sufficiency of
food, social and cultural acceptability of food, and nutritional quality and safety of food.
Work in this program area ties well with our work in agriculture, youth, families, and com-
munities. Extension programs are designed to 1) connect research and practice, 2) result in
behavior change, 3) build on the strengths of families and youth, 4) develop strong collabora-
tions resulting in community changes for optimal health promotion and 5) provide policy-
makers with the knowledge to develop appropriate policies to promote healthy lifestyles. The
programs are collaborative and work directly with key community organizations.
Youth & Family Development: Life skills through 4-H science, technolo-
gy, engineering, and math (STEM), civic engagement (citizenship), and
healthy living. Family emphases on social & economic wellbeing, quality of
home and work environments, elder care practices, programs, and policies
affecting the quality of life for children, youth, elders, and their families.
The economic security programs aim to empower low and moderate-income
households who are especially vulnerable to financial setbacks by promot-
ing financial literacy skills and effective management behaviors.
*Program Summaries adapted from CCE Statewide Plans of Work
Page 8 Extension Connection—Annual Summary January, 2016
Production/ Pest Management/
Agricultural Education
Herd Health Seminar, Sponsored
by Catskills Veterinary Services
High Tunnel Management Semi-
nar and Tour at Neversink Farm
Corn Plot Field Day, with Cochec-
ton Mills, Delaware Valley Farm
& Garden, and Wayne County
Extension
Pest Management for High Tun-
nels
High Tunnel/Greenhouse Projects
with Sullivan BOCES
Farm Safety and OSHA Regula-
tions for Farm Owners and Man-
agers
Conventional and Organic Pesti-
cide Recertification, Sponsored by
NYS Agriculture and Markets and
CCE Ulster County
Agriculture Business Retention &
Expansion
Dairy Day/Ag Day, with Wayne
County Extension
Farm Succession and Estate Plan-
ning
Farm Tax Workshop
Agricultural Districts
Capacity Building & Collaboration
Farm to Institution/School Initia-
tive
Ag & Farmland Protection Plan
Upper Delaware Roundtable
Farmland Preservation
No-Till Seeder Project with Sul-
licn County Soil & Water Conser-
vation District
New/ Beginning Farmers
Intro to Good Agricultural Practic-
es (GAP Certification)
Intro to Farming
Intro to Commercial Vegetable
Gardening
Intro to Poultry Farming
Value-Added Diversification
Meat Processing Rules and Regu-
lations
Dairy Processing Project
Maple Processing Project
Buy Local/ Opening New Markets
Farmers’ Market Manager Webi-
nar on WIC/FMNP
Sullivan Fresh Initiative
Local Food Promotion
Farmers’ Market Promotion Pro-
gram
Ag Day at Bethel Woods Harvest
Festival
2015 Program Offerings & Events
January, 2016 Extension Connection—Annual Summary Page 9
Agricultural Stats for Sullivan County
Total Number of Farms:
32 1
Acres in Farmland: 54,000
Total Agricultural Cash Receipts:
$27.1 million
Agricultural Production Activity:
$56.4 million
At a Glance 19 Programs Offered
40 Farm Visits Conducted
1,173 Youth Contacts
1,900 Adult Contacts
100 Walk-Ins Assisted
800 Ag Related Phone Calls Answered
Page 10 Extension Connection—Annual Summary January, 2016
At a Glance
20 Programs Offered
95 Youth Contacts
500 Adult Contacts
50 Walk-Ins Assisted
200 Phone Calls Answered
January, 2016 Extension Connection—Annual Summary Page 11
Mushroom Identification Informational Class
Berries & Brambles Workshop
NYS Nut Growers’ Association Meeting
Native Plants vs. Invasive Species Class
Watershed Kayak Tour, Sponsored by Catskill Water-
shed Corporation
Woodland Owner Forum, Sponsored by CCE Columbia-
Greene Counties
Challenges to the Catskill Forests: Understanding Issues
and Moving Towards Solutions, CRISP co-hosted train-
ing
Raising Pheasants 4-H Project
“On the Move for Maple Syrup” Campaign
Early Detection of Invasive Species
I-Map Training
Energy Symposium
Vermiculture Demonstration
Sullivan County Micro-Grid Project Meeting Host
Solar Infrastructure Planning and CFA Application
Turtle Spring Nature Trail Maintenance
Compost Program Training
Earth Day Litter Pluck
Save Energy, Save Dollars, NYSERDA Workshops
Shooting Sports Environmental Education, 4-H Program
Shooting Sports Safety Night
Shooting Sports Archery
Shooting Sports Air Pistol
Shooting Sports Air Rifle
Shooting Sports Rifle
Shooting Sports Shotgun
Shooting Sports Muzzle Loading
Shooting Sports Living History
Trebuchet Project
A Sampling of 201 5 Program Offerings & Events
Page 12 Extension Connection—Annual Summary January, 2016
2015 Program Offerings & Events
Master Gardener Volunteer Projects & Activities
Philadelphia Flower Show Trip
Jr. Master Gardener Series: Veggie Gardening
Jr. Master Gardener Series: Fiber Arts
Jr. Master Gardener Series: Pollinators
Jr. Master Gardener Series: Cooking the Harvest
Annual Plant Sale
Summer Camp Horticulture Education Program
Centerpieces for Community Thanksgiving Dinner &
CCESC Annual Gala
Sullivan ARC Garden Tour
Sullivan Renaissance Church Street Project
Speakers’ Bureaus & Community Education Events
Bethel Woods Harvest Festival
Sullivan Renaissance Expo
Farmers’ Markets
Sullivan County Youth Fair, Grahamsville
Horticulture Education
Introduction to Cactus & Succulents
Berries & Brambles
Basic Gardening—101, 102, 103
Fall Gardening Seminar
Growing Microgreens
Nut Growing in New York
Seed Saving
Woman’s Conference at SUNY Sullivan
Bethel Woods Harvest Festival
Speaking at Local Libraries and Garden Clubs
January, 2016 Extension Connection—Annual Summary Page 13
At a Glance
20 Programs Offered
237 Youth Contacts
375 4-H Youth Community Service Records
1056 Adult Contacts
31 Active Master Gardener Volunteers
200 Walk-Ins Assisted
505 Master Gardener Helpline Inquiries
123 EaT Kitchen Inquiries
3 EaT Kitchen Entrepreneurs
2015 Program Offerings & Events
Master Gardener Volunteer Projects & Activities
Philadelphia Flower Show Trip
Jr. Master Gardener Series: Veggie Gardening
Jr. Master Gardener Series: Fiber Arts
Jr. Master Gardener Series: Pollinators
Jr. Master Gardener Series: Cooking the Harvest
Annual Plant Sale
Summer Camp Horticulture Education Program
Centerpieces for Community Thanksgiving Dinner &
CCESC Annual Gala
Sullivan ARC Garden Tour
Sullivan Renaissance Church Street Project
Speakers’ Bureaus & Community Education Events
Bethel Woods Harvest Festival
Sullivan Renaissance Expo
Farmers’ Markets
Sullivan County Youth Fair, Grahamsville
Horticulture Education
Introduction to Cactus & Succulents
Berries & Brambles
Basic Gardening—101, 102, 103
Fall Gardening Seminar
Growing Microgreens
Nut Growing in New York
Seed Saving
Woman’s Conference at SUNY Sullivan
Bethel Woods Harvest Festival
Speaking at Local Libraries and Garden Clubs
Page 14 Extension Connection—Annual Summary January, 2016
Dehydration Workshop
Tasty Pet Treats
Cheese Making
3-Day Master Food Preserver Training
Pickling 101
Jams & Jellies
Freezing the Harvest
Pie Filling
Meat Preservation
Everything Apples Workshop
Cooking the Harvest - Jr. Master Gardeners
Healthy Meals & Snacks; 4 Events
Eating Healthy on a Budget; 9 Events
Rethink Your Drink; 10 events
CATCH (Coordinated Approach to Child Health)
Physical Activity Is the Key to Living Well; 3 Events
How Much Fat Is in That?
Enjoy Healthy Food That Tastes Great; 2 Events
Workforce Development Workshop with Youth
2015 Program Offerings & Events
January, 2016 Extension Connection—Annual Summary Page 15
At a Glance
588 Adult Contacts
172 Youth Contacts
11 Food Preservation Classes
19 Master Food Preservers Trained
31 ESNY Programs; 3 months
3 School Districts Updating Wellness Plans
Page 16 Extension Connection—Annual Summary January, 2016
Winter Workshops
International Night
Fair Work Night
Horse Bowl
Hippology
Horse Communications
Veterinary Science Series
Capital Days
STARR
Dairy Bowl Competition
Sullivan County Youth Fair
Necropsy Class
Record Book Trainings
Public Presentation Orientation
County Public Presentations
District Public Presentations
Horse Program Articulated Skele-
ton Fundraiser
Horse Clinic
Horse Qualifying Show
Snowmobile Safety Certification
Volunteer Trainings
Crochet Workshops
Community Service Projects Tex-
tile Workshops
4-H Window Display Contest
4-H National Science Day Activity
Robotics Demonstration
Junior Awards Trip
Livestock Auction
Felting Class
Sewing Class
Achievement Day
Building a Community Legacy To-
gether (BCLT)
Dog Obedience
Raising Pheasants Program
Monthly Caregiver Support Groups
Preparing for Discharge; 7 Sessions
Home Safety; 3 Presentations
Living at Home with Arthritis
Understanding and Responding to
Dementia
Taking Medications
Safely
Grief: What Helps
When it Hurts
Caring for You, Caring
for Me
The Longest Loss: Alz-
heimer ’s Disease
Caring for Seniors-
Mind, Body, and Soul
Senior Needs
Caregiver Spring Re-
newal and Retreat
Senior Safety Day
Caregiver Holiday Recognition
Guiding Senior Transitions
Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Pre-
vention
Effective Communication for
Someone with Alzheimer’s
Some 2015 Program Offerings & Events
January, 2016 Extension Connection—Annual Summary Page 17
At a Glance 85 Programs Offered
988 Adult Contacts
1733 Youth Contacts
324 Youth 4-H Members
22 Caregiver Group Trainings, Workshops or Lectures
190 Walk-Ins Assisted
276 4-H Youth Volunteers
556 Youth & Family Development Related Calls Answered
SC Youth Fair 321 Still Exhibits
236 Livestock Exhibits
91 Horse Exhibits
NYS Fair - Sullivan County Participation 40 Still Exhibits
16 Livestock Exhibits
Page 18 Extension Connection—Annual Summary January, 2016
Space is limited. Paid pre-registration is required. Sorry, no refunds. All workshops held at the Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County Gerald J. Skoda Extension Ed-ucation Center on 64 Ferndale-Loomis Road in Liberty, NY 12754 unless otherwise indicated.
Registration can be made online, on the phone, by mail or via e-mail. Payment is accepted in cash, check, or credit; online, in office, or by mail.
Volunteer/ Donor Open House & Potluck
Wednesday, Jan 13
6:00 to 8:00 pm BRING A DISH!
Extension Education Center, Liberty
Celebrate another year of volunteerism and stewardship with CCESC!
RSVP: Call 845-292-6180 E-mail [email protected]
January 8 Solar Leases: What You Need to Know 11:00 am — 1:00 pm
January 9 4-H Volunteer Training 101 10:00 am — Noon
January 11 Dairy Lunch & Learn: Cattle Breeding 11:00 am — 1:00 pm
January 13 Volunteer/ Donor Open House & Potluck 6:00 — 9:00 pm
January 16 4-H Volunteer Training 101 10:00 am — Noon
January 17 Home Firearm Safety Course 1:00 — 5:00 pm
January 20 Save Energy, Save Dollars Class 6:00 — 8:00 pm
January 21 Seed Saving with the Dirt Diva 5:30 — 7:30 pm
January 29 4-H International Night 6:00 — 9:00 pm
Upcoming Programs 2016
January, 2016 Extension Connection—Annual Summary Page 19
John Wilcox, CCE Facilities Manager, and star volunteers Phil
Coombe Jr. and Jerry Skoda, are working tirelessly to raise $1 mil-
lion for the Capital Campaign and coordinating infrastructure im-
provements to ensure the Extension Education Center is a cost
effective, safe, interactive learning environment for generations to
come. We’re currently raising funds to replace the original, and
failing, HVAC system and senior administrator, Tracey Argent,
and administrative assistant, Kaitlyn Smith, are planning a mural
project to beautify the main hallway of the building.
The 4-H team, Sean Welsh, Marylin Jones, and Michelle Lipari ,
saw a 15% increase in 4-H Youth Development program enroll-
ment and 4 new clubs, with the Sullivan County Shooting Sports
program receiving state recognition for their trebuchet project.
CCESC is seeking funding to grow the 4-H Youth Development
program, including youth involvement in raising livestock for auc-
tion and reaching young people in the Monticello, Fallsburg, and
Liberty school district catchment areas, by another 20% in 2016.
Dependent care educator and Caregiver Resource Center (CRC)
coordinator, Bonnie Lewis, RN, hosted over 45 caregiver support
groups, opportunities for rest and relaxation, educational supports
and professional development series’ for caregivers, as well as
community-based and healthcare professionals in a variety of set-
tings. WJFF radiohosted a series of talks with the CRC to make
sure seniors and their loved ones receive tips and tricks for keeping
safe and well. In 2016, the CRC will increase to a full-time offer-
ing as a result of a new funding partnership with the Alzheimer’s
Association!
The Entrepreneurial and Teaching (EaT) Kitchen hosted its grand
opening and is currently home to three budding food entrepreneurs,
with two more on deck. Kitchen assistant, Erica Lynch, provided
dozens of local food producers with technical assistance in navi-
gating the scheduling, licensing, and market processes. A Local
Food Promotion conference is on the horizon in partnership with
SUNY Sullivan, Pure Catskills, Catskill Mountainkeeper, and SC
Farmers’ Market Association. A year of monthly food entrepreneur
and business development workshops is in the planning stages.
The Master Food Preserver Volunteers, led by SueAnn Boyd, of-
fered guests from across the country and Canada, three full days of
training in the science and art of safe home food preservation tech-
niques, followed by monthly boosters in specific methods.
The Ag and Food Systems team, Melinda Meddaugh, Michelle
Lipari, executive director Colleen Monaghan, and board vice presi-
dent Earl Myers, made over 40 farm visits and are leading the im-
plementation of the Agriculture and Farmland Protection Plan in
partnership with the Sullivan County Department of Planning and
Environmental Management, the Farmland Protection Board, and
Ag Task Force. The team has provided more than 20 workshops
and demonstrations in animal and vegetable production, including
season extension, herd health management, business management
and succession planning, invasive pest and weed management, and
more. The team also works with Sullivan BOCES to provide hands
-on learning for high school students seeking experience and work
skills in natural resources, construction, heavy equipment opera-
tion, horticulture, and animal sciences. A full catalog of ag related
brochures, tips sheets, web resources, and info graphics continues
to be developed. The Farm to Institution and Farmers’ Market Pro-
motion collaborations are growing strong and we’re looking for-
ward to enhancing the Ag Business Expansion & Retention pro-
gram with an additional staff person in 2016.
New community horticulture program educator, Dayna Valenti-
Gaeta has settled into the Association nicely, and is creating a rap-
port with Master Gardener Volunteers as they show her the ropes
of the many community service opportunities CCESC hosts and is
invited to be involved in. The Community Horticulture program is
growing its involvement in the Catskill Edible Garden Project with
Sullivan Renaissance and Catskill Mountainkeeper and looking for
creative ways to interact with the EaT Kitchen. A winter gardening
series is on the docket and plans are underway for a full Master
Gardener Volunteer training for a new cohort of volunteers in Sep-
tember of the new year.
After a year-long hiatus, the CCE Nutrition and Healthy Families
department is back up and running with Eat Smart New York
(ESNY) community educator Erica Dahl having provided dozens
of workshops and demonstrations in the community around nutri-
tion, rethinking sugary beverages, and easy ways to get in more
physical activity. SueAnn Boyd, Jaycee DeGroat, Emily Devore,
and Wanda Cruz are working on building the new state Depart-
ment of Health funded Creating Healthy Schools and Communities
project. In partnership with ESNY, these folks will work with the
Liberty, Monticello, and Fallsburg school districts and encompass-
ing municipalities to increase walkable communities and encour-
age policies and practices that make healthy decisions easy for
youth, families, and visitors. Early successes include establishing
and strengthening school and community wellness committees,
purchasing salad bars for several school buildings, and beginning
worksite wellness assessments. New walking trails and lots of
community outreach are coming up in the new year.
Last but certainly not least, public affairs coordinator, Nicole
Slevin, has worked tirelessly to streamline CCESC’s local brand
and identity so Sullivan County residents know how to contact and
engage with their resource of choice. Visit our brand new interac-
tive and educational website at www.sullivancce.org. You can find
a host of informational resources you can trust, enroll or register
for workshops and events, and make seamless donations and pay-
ments. Nicole has also provided staff support to the board’s Fund
Development and Marketing Committee, hosting Sullivan Coun-
ty’s first ever Grains to Grapes Tour, and the second annual After-
noon Gala and Live Auction event, which raised over $10,000.
With a newly hired director of programs, Susan Hamilton, learning
the ropes and reaching out to volunteers, CCESC hopes to expand
the reach of the 4-H Youth Development work across the county
and reinvigorate
the hibernating
Energy and Con-
sumer Education
program.
Stay tuned to the
Extension Con-
nection for
monthly updates!
Page 20 Extension Connection—Annual Summary January, 2016
Business Spotlight - Schmidt’s Wholesale
Schmidt’s Wholesale, Inc. is a family-owned business
in Monticello that has served the region since 1954,
providing service in wholesale plumbing, heating,
HVAC, electrical, pumps, and water works.
Schmidt’s is one of the businesses playing a major
role in the capital improvements at the CCESC Edu-
cation Center. Their friendly and knowledgeable staff
is guiding the Association through the process of up-
grading the heating and cooling equipment, which is
in urgent need of replacement. Working with very
limited funding, Schmidt’s is helping to select split
heating and cooling units with heat pumps that oper-
ate with efficiency down to 15 degrees F below zero.
Using their recommendations and skilled guidance,
CCESC hopes to save at least 40% on our energy bills once the new equipment is installed, freeing up important resources that
can be applied towards local educational programming. Much of the consultation that Schmidt’s provides for CCESC has been
generously discounted, making the projects reachable with community support. Their assistance also came in handy when the
CCE facility transitioned to Town of Liberty water, ordering many of the materials needed at a reduced rate. Schmidt’s has
been a member of CCESC for decades and a sponsor for many fundraising efforts. Next time you attend a workshop at the Ex-
tension Education Center and feel especially warm and cozy in winter or cool and comfortable in summer, it’s thanks to
Schmidt’s!
Volunteer Spotlight - Philip Coombe Jr. & Gerald “Jerry” Skoda
Phil Coombe and Jerry Skoda are community leaders whose contributions as professionals and volunteers are well-known.
They have been committed to CCE for many years. As partners they bring a standard of excellence, hard work, and an un-
known magic that gets things done. Because of their efforts, in less then a year, CCESC owns a building with a new roof that
is paid for and Extension is on the way to replace the failing HVAC system. When they stepped up to help CCESC, Phil and
Jerry’s shared vision invigorated all of the CCE stakeholders to create an interactive, experiential educational center offering
programs and services that are a vital part of Sullivan County's community and economic vitality.
January, 2016 Extension Connection—Annual Summary Page 21
Staff Spotlight - Michelle Lipari
Michelle was hired in July of
2013 as community educator
for the Agriculture program,
as well as the animal science
educator for the 4-H Youth
Development program.
Michelle received her bache-
lor’s degree in large animal
science from Delaware Val-
ley College.
Michelle is also the market manager of the Rock Hill Farm-
ers’ Market and fills other farming roles around the county.
Michelle was recruited to speak on raising backyard poultry
at the Urban Ag Conference event, presented by the Horticul-
ture Society of NY in 2015.
Farm Spotlight - Myers Farm
More than six generations of Myers have tended to the fields
and cows on the farm that lies in Jeffersonville, NY. Estab-
lished in 1842, Myers Farm now has over 150 acres of land
and a parlor to milk the family’s cows. Myers Farm is a
Century Farm and is now owned and operated by Dawn and
Pete Erlwein, who continue the family tradition of farming.
The Myers’ are active in the community and are supporters
of CCESC, with Earl Myers serving as vice-president of the
board of directors
and chair of the Pro-
gram Advisory Com-
mittee.
Right:
Mr. & Mrs.
Earl Myers
Page 22 Extension Connection—Annual Summary January, 2016
Employment Value Added
CCESC houses 16 staff members (15 FTE).
12 Exempt Staff Members, 4 Non-Exempt
The average wage with direct fringe is a living wage at
$22.56 per hour.
Extension’s employee NYS fringe rate is 56.86% paid by
NYS.
Each funded position saves the county $11.55 per hour of work
in fringe benefits.
This equates to a total county savings of $337,838 in fringe
benefits.
The Value of Volunteers
Cornell Cooperative Extension volunteers served over 10,000
hours in 2015. At the NYS volunteer rate* of $23.07 per hour, that
amounts to a human investment to Sullivan County of approxi-
mately $230,700!
Volunteer opportunities are a best practice in
helping adults & youth build and maintain
essential workforce development skills!
January, 2016 Extension Connection—Annual Summary Page 23
Funder Amount Time Period Project
Federal Smith Lever $10,000 October 1, 2014 - September 30, 2015 General
NYS County Law 224 Funds $80,321 April 1, 2014 - March 31, 2015 General
Combined Federal & State Funding $43,000 April 1, 2014 - March 31, 2015 Caregiver Resource Center
Sullivan County Dept. of Planning &
Environmental Management
$25,000 January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015 Ag & Farmland Protection Plan
NYS, SUNY $246,000 January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015 Fringe Benefits
Grants, Contracts, Program Participa-
tion, Donations, Fundraising, Other
$254,348 January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015 General, Capital Campaign
NYS Ag & Markets $1,000 January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015 Crop Insurance & Pest Management
NYS Dept. of Health Creating Healthy Schools & Commu-
nities - Component A
$249,721 October 1, 2015 - September 30, 2016
USDA Sullivan County Farm to Institution
Planning Project
$36,000 September 1, 2015 - August 31, 2016
USDA Local Food Promotion Program - EaT
Kitchen
$94,000 October 1, 2015 - September 30, 2017
USDA/Sullivan County Dept. of Plan-
ning & Environmental Management
Farmers’ Market Promotion Program $21,000 October 1, 2015 - September 30, 2017
Funder Project Time Period
NYSERDA & Cornell University EmPower NY - Save Energy, Save Dollars January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015
CCE Columbia & Greene Counties CRISP: Early Detection of Invasive Species January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015
Cornell University Building a Community Legacy Together January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015
Sullivan Renaissance Greenhouse & High Tunnel Support January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015
Cornell University Healthy Sprout January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015
Catskill Mountainkeeper Catskill Edible Garden January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015
Sullivan Renaissance Environmental Initiative Grant January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015
Sullivan Renaissance EaT Kitchen Support January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015
Catskill Watershed Corp. Stream & Watershed Education for Sullivan County
Teachers in the NYC Watershed
October 1, 2013 - September 30, 2015
Catskill Watershed Corp. Living by the Stream - Watershed Education for NYC
Residents/Part-time Catskill Landowners
October 1, 2013 - September 30, 2015
Sullivan Renaissance Phase 1 & Phase 2 Maintenance Grants January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015
Leveraging County Funding for Impact & Investment
Sullivan County appropriated $415,000 to CCESC in 2015, which helped leverage another $760,959 in federal and state fund-
ing, grants, and contracts, program fees, donations, and fundraising. This represents a $1.87 match for every dollar in funding
provided by Sullivan County. County funding and collaborative partnership is essential and necessary to leverage and realize the
benefits CCESC has to offer Sullivan County.
Page 24 Extension Connection—Annual Summary January, 2016
Thanks so much to all the regular volunteers who brought their energy and enthusiasm to Sullivan County in 2015
through service with Cornell Cooperative Extension
Program Advisory Committee
Earl Myers, Chair
Dawn Boyes Sonja Hedlund
Freda Eisenberg John Lang
Erika Malmgreen Ed Moran
Richard Sheldon Janet Threshman
Theresa Viele Diana Weiner
Evelyn Weissmann
4-H Strategy Committee
Brandi Burk Karen Coombe
April Kackos Victoria Robinson
Richard Sheldon Jean Smith
Danielle Sykes
Association Volunteers Sally Abrams
Richard Boyd
Phil Coombe Jr.
Joan Howard
William Kavleski
Elena Mir
Kiran Monaghan
Garret Newfield
Gerald J. Skoda
Janice Vooght
Master Gardener Volunteers Janet Barbarite
Cindy Barber
Marietta Beanland
Peg Berg
Rachelle Carmack
Cindy Coker
Helene Chappell
Kathy Fielding
Mimi Fierle
Diane Foster
Denise Frangipane
Dennis Hewston
Judith Maidenbaum
Mary Mancuso
Darlene Midlang
Sandra Nackley
Ari Mir-Pontier
Denise Patti
Kristin Porter
Nora Rausch
Jackie Saunders
Richard Schulman
Nancy Schunk
Barbara Sush
Susan Swann
Jana Szabo
Jody Tedaldi
Jon Jon Thomas
Annalise Vogel
Robin Wagner
Pamela Zaitchick
CCESC Community Groups Bethelites
Calico Geese
Fremont Bluebirds
Liberty Belles
Youngsville Firecrackers
Master Food Preservers Jessica Gibbons
Obed & Lilina Lima
Karen Mariner
Bonnie Makofsky
Wendy Tushack
Cheyenne Zigmund
Erin Allen
Denise Burkart
Amy Barkley-Carey
Cheri Bodnaruik
Tonya Burk
Nicholas Castellano
Christine Cavello
Brandi Chevalier
Sandy Cockshutte
William Cockshutte
Jonathan Conklin
Karen Coombe
William Cutler II
Kathlene Denman
Jessica Dymond
Neal Edwards
Geraldine Ekker
Marcie Ehrman
Thomas Gain
Peg Geisel
KellyAnne Giminiani
Diana Hartling
Eunice Hartling
Beverly Hesse
Robert Jones
April Kackos
Robert Kautz
Linda Kays
Robert Kays
Nicole Knight-Sorese
John Kratz
Tara Kratz
Robert Lacey
Michael LaFountain
MaryPaige Lang-Clouse
Jamie Lawrence-Rocker
Craig Luckey
Robin Luckey
Edmund Lutz
Karen Mariner
Elizabeth McAndrew
Barbara McCausland
Kara McElroy
Lynn McWilliams
Tara Mickelson
Barbara Moran
Ed Moran
Dr. Jamie Noeth
Mary Nosek
Austin Nunnally
Charles Nystrom
Jennifer Nystrom
Kathleen O'Rourke
Colleen Osterhout
Dennis Peters
Susan Peters
Jenny Phelps
Kelly Plescia
Mark Plescia
Robin Raykoff
James Reilly
Karen Reilly
David Robinson
Rebecca Robinson
Victoria Robinson
Michael Rocker
Lisa Rose
Nannette Schips
Victoria Schutte
Susan Sennett
Gary Shaver
Lisa Shaver Steingart
Christina Shaw
Jennifer Sheldon
Richard Sheldon
Jean Smith
Kaitlyn Smith
Christine Smith-Cox
Jane Sorensen
Amy Sykes
Kim Szabo-Lutz
James Uciechowski
Theresa Uciechowski
Kody Viele
Theresa Viele
Leah Mae Waldron
Evelyn Weissmann
Mary Wells
Skye Wilbur
Shawn Wilcox
4-H Organizational, Project, and General Club Leaders
Our volunteer list is extensive.
If we missed your name,
please contact us and we will
update our February issue.
January, 2016 Extension Connection—Annual Summary Page 25
Adrienne Hamilton
Albert Demarmels
Amanda Langseder
Anne E. Holt
Barbanti Group
Bernadine A. Wasiczko
Bethelites
Bill Hennig
Bonnie Cunningham
Bonnie Hamilton
Bonnie Lewis
Brian Brustman
Buck Brook Alpacas Inc.
Calico Geese of Sullivan County
Carla Hahn
Carlton Adkins
Carol Norris
Carol Smythe
CD Trips LLC
Chantel Forger
Charlotte Stratton
Chartral A'dze'
Cochecton Mills Inc.
Coon Rod & Gun Club
Craig A. Stewart
Cynthia McKenna
David & Marylin Rabenhorst
Debra Thony
Diane N. Provost
Donna Willi
Douglas B. Cauthers
Earl Bertsch
Earl Myers
Elizabeth M. Sherwood
Fosterdale Equipment Corp.
Fred O. Miller
G. Carlton Adkins
Gary & Linda Mall
Gerald & Rosemary Skoda
Geraldine Mansueto
Glenn Pontier
Helen G. Hoering
Janet Hubert
Janet Threshman
Jean Cellini
Jeanne M. Scott
Jeff Bank
Joan Howard
John Lagatta
John Politidis
Joyce Ohrvall
Judy Van Put
Jurgens Painting Co.
Kitty Vetter
Kristt Kelly Office Systems Corp.
Lawanda Ervin
Leonard Bauer
Les & Tammy Kirby
Liberty Belles
Liliam Stettner
Lillian Constant
Linda Rajlevsky
Lois Duffy
Loraine Kuebler
Lynn Allison Miller
Majek Furniture Warehouse
Marguerite A. Banks
Marian E. Fries
Martin & Shirley Schwartz
Mary Paige Lang-Clouse
Mary Schumacher
McQuade Diesel Repair Inc.
Michael Cerullo
Michael Schulte Memorial Fund
Michelle Lipari
Nancy Hook
Nicole Slevin
NYS 4-H Foundation
Oak Ridge Farm Inc.
Patrick McNamara
Peter Johnston
Phil Coombe
Philip Coombe Jr.
Raymond & Dorothy Muthig
Richard A. Ehrmann
Richard Sheldon
Rita Distante
Rivendale Inc.
Robert Bruce Cobb & Linda Hartley
Rose Bogaert
Russell Asnes
Ruth Ann Brockner
Ruth E. McKeon
Ruth Halligan
Salvatore & Alice Federico
Sam & Nancy Hook
Shirley Schwartz
Sonja Hedlund & Dick Riseling
Stanley Grant
Steven Mogel
Stone Wall Farms - Eddie Moran
Stuart Salenger
Susan J Brustein-Straus
Thomas B. Mccormick
Wade Sauchuk
Willam & Patricia Berman
William Bolte
William Cann
Contributors and Sponsors: Thank you for making an
important investment for farmers, families, and young people.
The following list of individuals and companies have donated products, time or support to one or more of our programs in 2014.
The following lists are extensive. If we missed your name, please contact us and we will update our March issue.
We thank you all, and could not continue our programming without you!
Achieve Rehab &
Nursing Facility
Action Toward Inde-
pendence
Agriculture Task
Force
Aileen Gunther
Albi Beluli
Alzheimer Associa-
tion
Annalise Vogel
Apple Pond Farm &
Renewable Energy
Center
Art Salomon, NYS
Licensed Fishing
Guide
Barbara Slater
Bashakill Vineyards
Beaver Dam Brook
Farm
Bernie’s Holiday Res-
taurant
Bethel Woods Center
for the Arts
Bethelites
Body, Mind, & Spirit
Wellness Center
Bonnie Makofsky
Bradley Boat Rentals
Buck Brook Alpacas
Farm
Calico Geese Quilter's
Guild
Carol Smythe
Catskill Brewery
Catskill Chronicle
Catskill Forest Asso-
ciation
Catskill Harvest Mkt.
Catskill Mountain
Sugar House
The above list is extensive. If we
missed your name, please contact us
and we will update our February issue.
Page 26 Extension Connection—Annual Summary January, 2016
Catskill Mountain-
keeper
Catskill Regional In-
vasive Species Part-
nership
Catskill Veterinary
Services
Catskill Watershed
Corporation
CCE Greene-
Columbia
CCE Orange
CCE Ulster
CCESC Master Gar-
dener Volunteers
CCESC Staff
Charlie Barbuti Furni-
ture Mall
Chestnut Creek Baked
Goods
Chris Gibson
Chris Parrow Pottery
Cochecton Mills
Common Waters Part-
nership
Constance Lescano
Coon Rock Rod &
Gun Club
County of Sullivan
IDA
Crystal Falls Farm/
George Dean
Danuta Skorulska
Darlene Fedun
Dave Forshay
Dawn & Peter Erl-
wein
Dawn Boyes
Deborah Worden
Delaware Highlands
Conservancy
Delaware Highlands
Mushroom Society
Delaware Valley Farm
& Garden
Dick’s Auto Sales
Diehl Family
Domenic Buccigrossi
Donna Davies
Earl & Marion Myers
Eastern Electric
Ed & Barbara Moran
Eddie Moran Jr.
Ellen Galligan
Empty Spaces/ Troy
Grant
Eureka Café
Farm Service Agency
Fire Mountain Kitch-
en
Fisher Farms
Forestburgh Play-
house
Fosterdale Equipment
Fred Stabbert III
Frost Valley YMCA/
Bob Eddings
Garigliano Law Offic-
es
Gary Meyers Excava-
tion, Inc.
Gerald & Rosemary
Skoda
Glenn & Ari Pontier
Gorzynksi Ornery
Farm Hannah Corbett
Hestia’s Garden
Hofer Lumber
Holiday Mountain Ski
& Fun Park
Hospice Foundation
of Orange & Sullivan
Hudson Valley Agri-
culture Development
Corporation
IShotStudios
James Lyttle
Jan Hirsch
Jane Orcutt
Janet Barbarite
Jeff Bank
Jerry & Linda Mona-
ghan
Jessica Gibbons
Jill Farrow
Joan Howard
Jodi Goodman
John Kidd Photog-
raphy
John Wilcox Green-
house
John's Natural Wood
Wine Racks
Joseph Nebzydoski
Josh Druckman
Kaiser Kitchen Supply
Karen Mariner
Karin Pantel
Kirbytown Farms
Kitty Vetter
Klein Excavating
Lander’s Café
Lander's River Trips
Laura Mulvihill
Lazy Pond Bed &
Breakfast
Lee Siegel
Legal Services of the
Hudson Valley
Les Kristt
Liberty Agway
Liberty Police Dept.
Liberty Trading Post
Liliam Stettner
Majestic Farm
Martha Johnston
Mary Lissner
Mary Magnetico Mary
Mancuso
Michael Salomon
Photography
Misner Insurance
Agency/ Greg Gold-
stein
Monticello Home &
Garden
Myers Century Farm
NACL Theatre
Narrowsburg Feed &
Grain Co.
National Park Service
Natural Contents
Kitchen
Natural Resource
Conservation Service
Natural Valley Kitch-
en
Neversink Ag Society
Neversink Farm
Nugent & Haeussler,
PC
Nut Growers Associa-
tion
NY Giants
NY Jets
NYC DEP
NYS Ag & Markets
NYS DEC
NYS EPIC
NYS Maple Assoc.
NYS Rifle & Pistol
Association
NYSERDA
PAZDAR Winery
Penny & Dick
Coombe
Phil Coombe Jr.
Philip & Carolyn
Coombe
Picciano Adrianne
Priscilla Bassett
Prohibition Distillery
Pure Catskills
River Reporter
Roberta Byron-
Lockwood & Herb
Clark
Rock Hill Business
Association
Rondout/ Neversink
Stream Program
Root ‘N Roost
Roscoe Beer Co.
Sally & Jack Abrams
SC Chamber of Com-
merce
SC Childcare Council
SC Conservation Club
SC Dairy Promotion
SC Democrat
SC Division of Plan-
ning & Environmental
Management
SC Dramatic Work-
shops
SC Farm Bureau
SC Friends of NRA
SC Friends with Fire-
arms
SC Long Beards
SC Office for the Ag-
ing
SC Parks & Rec.
SC Partnership
SC Public Health
SC Rifle & Pistol As-
sociation
SC Visitor’s Associa-
tion
Schmidt’s Wholesal-
ers
Smith & Son’s
Smith Family
Soil & Water Conser-
vation District
Sportsman’s Den
Stacey Cohen
Stan Ehrenberg Pho-
tography
Steven Mogel, Attor-
ney at Law
Stone Ridge Farm
Stone Wall Farms
Story's Neversink
Plant Company
Sue Buzzel
Sullivan Alliance for
Sustainable Develop-
ment
Sullivan BOCES
Sullivan Renaissance
SUNY Sullivan
Susan Strauss
Swan Lake Golf &
Country Club
The Rustic Cottage
Thunder 102
Thunder View Farms
& Coombe Family
Times Herald Record
Tonjes Farm
Tractor Supply Co.
Tri-Valley FFA
USDA Rural Dev.
USO Holstein Club
Vallone, Phil/ Rolling
V Bus Co.
Vanessa Lescano
Vapur, Inc
Villa Roma Resort &
Conf. Ctr.
Wayne Independent
Welsh Cabin
White Lake Wine &
Spirits Shop
Wholesale Kitchen
Equipment
Winterton Farms
WJFF
WSUL/WVOS
Yiasou Café
YNN
The above list is extensive. If we
missed your name, please contact us
and we will update our February
issue.
January, 2016 Extension Connection—Annual Summary Page 27
Charles Keating
Cell: 570-430-1045
Fax: 570-689-2688
Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County
is looking for a new or used in good condition
donations of the following items:
Lawn tractor (with plow if possible)
Photos or paintings for our building
6’ and 8’ tables
New amp for shows (please call for details)
Refrigerator for youth building
100’ cable and padlock to secure rabbit cages
Fencing materials for the show ring
Stools (2-3) for volunteer hotline counter
Gardening tools and gloves
Earl Kinney
Excavating & Trucking
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DRAINAGE SEPTIC SYSTEMS
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LAND CLEARING GRADING
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887-5540
OFFICE - 46 ROCK AVE., HORTONVILLE EVENINGS - 887-5647
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