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‘I feel like a Sullivan County native’ Sen. Bonacic reflects on Walter Rhulen Award, long career in politics
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Sullivan County Chamber Names New Prez See page 3
INSIDE: Josh Potosek earns Distinguished Service Award page 4E Partnership continues Entrepreneurial Program page 6E Advance Testing continues tradition of quality, reliability page 10E To the People: It's all in the numbers page 14E
DEMOCRAT FILE PHOTO BY MATT SHORTALL
Sen. John Bonacic was on hand for the grand opening of Resorts World Casino in Monticello earlier this year. As chairman of the Senate Committee on Racing, Gaming and Wagering, Sen. Bonacic was instrumental in helping Sullivan County earn a gaming license. BY AUTUMN SCHANIL
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ome of the greatest achievements in the world started with a simple thought and a small act of kindness.
For this year’s Walter A. Rhulen Awardee – New York State Senator John Bonacic – kindness and helping people is something he always had in him.
MAKING IT COUNT
“When you come out of law school you just think about getting a job and making money. But I always loved
Please see BONACIC, page 8E
24th Annual Partnership Meeting & Awards
JOIN US as we review and celebrate where we’ve been, and outline our plans for where we’re heading. Senator John J. Bonacic WALTER A. RHULEN AWARD WINNER
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2018 The Sullivan Event Center, Rock Hill • 5:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. MEET, GREET, BUILD, AND SOLIDIFY YOUR BUSINESS RELATIONSHIPS
County Manager Josh Potosek DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD WINNER
FOR MORE INFO, TO SPONSOR, OR TO RSVP, CALL (845) 794-1110 OR EMAIL JENN@SCPARTNERSHIP.COM.
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE • Deadline for reservations is September 21
The Sullivan Catskills making a comeback! pages 16E Building a local, sustainable energy economy page 18E SCVA bring global awareness to Sullivan page 20E VHB looks to help Sullivan County grow page 22E Superior Surfacing: Paving the way for a smooth future page 24E