THE WINNERS OF THE 2010 CATSKILL CUP
Left to Right: Rick Schmidt, Brian Starr, Gene Kelly and Jeff Nober
Highlights from the
Sullivan County Garden Tour
10 beautiful flower gardens in Sullivan County were on display for the 2nd annual “Sullivan County Garden Tour” on July 10, 2010. The tour, which was sponsored by SullivanArc and Sullivan Renaissance, featured interesting and special private flower gardens in western Sullivan County. The tour started in Youngsville and ended in Barryville at ECCE Bed & Breakfast where guests were treated to a wine reception with breathtaking views overlooking the Delaware River.
Proceeds from the tour benefit SullivanArc's horticulture program.
Denise Frangipane, left, of Sullivan Renaissance presents a check for $2,000 to Susan Diamond, of the SullivanArc Foundation. SullivanArc was a recipient of a 2010 Sullivan Renaissance Environmental Initiative Grant for their community garden located in Woodbourne, NY. The garden will enable people with developmental disabilities to grow vegetables and distribute their harvest to the community in the form of a CSA (Community Shared Agriculture). The Sullivan Renaissance program supports grassroots efforts to promote environmental stewardship through projects that raise community awareness and involvement.
The fifty volunteers, along with their spouses and families, erected a nearly one-acre large fence on the site of SullivanArc's newly formed Community Garden in Woodbourne. They also helped build the first beds for the garden and planted an apple tree donated by Kohl's. The garden will feature organic vegetables and herbs and will be maintained by SullivanArc's consumers. The children in SullivanArc's programs will participate in a special program designed to teach them about growing a garden and its benefits.
A generous donation from Key Bank supplied the materials to build the fence. SullivanArc was also awarded a 2010 Sullivan Renaissance Environmental Initiatives Grant, which will help initiate the building of the garden.
Art Exhibit at the DVAA Narrowsburg, NY , March 2010
Artists pictured above, top left clockwise:
Susan Hadden, Kim Nash, Ashley Valentia, Jeffrey Freidman
each standing by their paintings at the opening
reception of "Expressions 2010"
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Lia Sophia Benefit
Dr. Jamie Noeth of Body Mind and Spirit, who is also a Lia Sophia Jewelry Distributor recently held a Lia Sophia Party in honor of SullivanArc. Dr. Noeth (left) along with her Lia Sophia partner Barbara Sush (right) present a check for $400 to Susan Diamond, Executive Director of the new SullivanArc Foundation. The SullivanArc Foundation raises funds for programs for people with developmental disabilities served by SullivanArc.
The Drama Club of SullivanArc put on a display of their talents at the
BOCES theater on Jan. 13. A varsiety of songs and some story telling entertained
fellow consumers, family members, staff and the general public. The finale performance was director, Peter Kus, leading three individuals with developmental disabilities in their own rendition of a well known opera melody.
SullivanArc Announces Formation of The SullivanArc Foundation
Photo: Barbara Hadden, 3rd from left, presents a check for $10,000 to Susan Diamond of the newly formed SullivanArc Foundation. She is joined by daughter Susan Hadden, far left, and son Steven Hadden, far right. Both are recipients of SullivanArc’s services.
We are pleased to announce the formation of the SullivanArc Foundation. The Foundation’s Executive Director, Susan Diamond states, “Our purpose will be to provide a source of long-term financial support to help supplement the organization’s traditional funding streams allowing development of new and innovative programs and services.” The Foundation will concentrate on developing resources that will enhance the sole needs of people with developmental disabilities.Barbara Hadden, of Liberty, a parent of two long time recipients of SullivanArc’s services has helped initiate the creation of the Foundation fund with a donation of $10,000. Susan Diamond stresses that the success of the SullivanArc Foundation will play a key role in improving the quality of life for individuals served by SullivanArc as well as the community. “It is a tough year for everyone, but you don’t have to be a millionaire to make a difference” she concludes, reminding us that cash, life insurance, stock, real estate are all assets that can contribute to achieving SullivanArc’s mission and help the SullivanArc Foundation grow.
60th Anniversary Celebration Dinner
November 1, 2009
SullivanArc celebrated our 60th Anniversary with a grand dinner at the Villa Roma on Sunday, November 1st.
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Nearly 200 people were on hand to join in the festivities, including founder Ruth Bennett's daughter, Deborah Berlove. Ruth Bennett founded SullivanArc in 1949 and what started out as a tiny school for mentally retarded children has grown to today's SullivanArc which supplies support to 800 individuals with developmental disabilities.
Not only were several local dignitaries, politicians, supporters and staff in attendance, but approximately 30 consumers of SullivanArc's services joined in as well.
Amy Susso, sister of the late Derrick Finn, made an emotional speech about her brother who passed away in 2004 and has been memorialized with the Derrick Finn Memorial Award, given to a consumer each year. This year's winner was Lara Biella.
Above Left: Lara Biella, a SullivanArc Consumer received the Derrick Finn Memorial Award for outstanding achievements in athletics and arts as well as community service.
Above Right: Tonya Finn, left - the late Derrick Finn's aunt; Deborah Berlove, center - SullivanArc Founder Ruth Bennett's daughter; Amy Susso - the late Derrick Finn's sister.
Above Left:Irene Kirtack, SullivanArc Board of Directors and husband Robert and daughter Kelly, who is a SullivanArc Consumer.
Above Right: Anna Milucky, SullivanArc Board of Directors and Assemblywoman Aileen Gunther.
Above Left: From left: Laurie Cirillo of Crystal Run Village; Moniquka Diaz-Corley - Town of Thompson Board; Jim Lawler of Crystal Run Village; Colleen Hiatt; Bill Sammis of Crystal Run Village; and Ron Hiatt - Sullivan County Legislator.
Above Right:From left, Chrissy and Sheriff Michael Schiff with Nicole and Jim Farrell, newly elected Sullivan County D.A.
60th Anniversary Celebration WALK
September 3, 2009
Rock Hill, NY
Photo by Tom Bushey, Time Herald-Record
The SullivanArc 60th Anniversary Celebration Walk was held in Rock Hill on Sept 30. About 130 people participated, 80 of who are SullivanArc's consumers. The NY State Sheriff's department was an official sponsor and the walk was led by Sgt. Louis Alvarez in the department's D.A.R.E. Corvette. Afterwards, everyone was treated to slices of pizza at Pizza the Rock in Rock Hill, where Dan Briggs, Sullivan County Clerk and guest of honor, thanked the walkers.
SullivanArc hosted the 14th annual Catskill Cup Golf Tournament at the Villa Roma on Sunday, July 19th.
This year's winners pictured from left are Robert Kuhn, Andrew Shortall and Rick Bossley.
The tournament featured 32 foursomes and threesomes with a total of 127 golfers competing for the title.
The Catskill Cup raises funds for services for individuals with developmental disabilities that are served by SullivanArc.
ABOVE LEFT PHOTO: From left; Roberta Lockwood and Herb Clark of the Sullivan County Visitor's Association, Stuart Salenger, Alexis Eggelton and Leni Binder, Sullivan County Legislator show off their leis made of Stuart Salenger's orchids.
ABOVE ROGHT PHOTO: From left; Sgt. Luis Alvarez, Sullivan County Sheriff, Judy Shapiro, Monticello garden owner and Ida Alvzarez visiting Mark Veder's garden in Forestburgh.
Twelve unique flower gardens were on view throughout the day on Saturday, July 11 during the Sullivan County Bicentennial Garden Tour Sponsored by SullivanArc and Sullivan Renaissance.
There was something for everyone on this wide ranging tour ranging from a delightful English cottage garden by Marian Fries of Livingston Manor to a tropical paradise at Stuart Salenger’s Philwold in Forestburg where visitors were greeted with colorful leis and where tortoises, toucans and orchids were on display for all to enjoy. The tour was divided into two routes, a southern and a northern, but all guests were allowed to visit as many gardens as they could handle in one day.
Carolyn Summers of Neversink, opened up her Flying Trillium Arboretum and handed out maps to her guests to help negotiate her 300 acres of trees, secret gardens, waterfalls and bent wood structures. Dave Forshay of Willowemoc let guests stroll through his gardens which he lovingly maintains in memory of his wife, Terry.
Guests rambled throughout Forestburgh resident Mark Veder’s grounds and were invited to preview his stone and glass greenhouse powered by solar and geo-thermal energy that is currently under construction.
The final stop at the tour was the Woodland Wilding Memorial Gardens at Catskill Regional Medical Center where all guests were invited to a wine and cheese reception.
Any Sullivan County gardeners interested in including their garden in next year’s tour can contact Kathleen Capazzoli of Sullivan Renaissance at 845-292-2452 or Susan Diamond of SullivanArc at 845-796-1350 ext 1003.
March 22, 2008 "Community Voices" WJFF Radio
about "Expressions 08" Art Exhibit
featuring two artists with developmental disabilities and
their SullivanArc Creative Arts instructor
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