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men@work 19 Featuring 16 businessmen in a three-county region

March 2019 • Section M • Callicoon, New York

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Alan Rajlevsky STORY AND PHOTO

BY AUTUMN SCHANIL

Age: Always in the prime of life!

Where do you live: Kenoza Lake, in beautiful Sullivan County. Originally from Queens, my wife and I moved up here (where I went to camp 50 years ago) to raise our son –– I still remember Katz’s bakery and pastrami at Singers Deli...

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Current title and duties: Lab Director and occasional technician Years of experience: 40 Previous employment: Howard Laboratory at Sloan Kettering, where Alan Rajlevsky

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Education (high school, college): City College of NY, Chemistry 1978 Favorite movie: The English Patient Favorite actor and/or actress: Ed Harris in ‘Pollock’, the story of Jackson Pollock.

How do you spend your spare time: What spare time? My wife and I raise some lamb and goats for the ethnic food market.

Favorite vacation spot: Hardangerfjord, Norway Family: We proudly have a son at SUNY New Paltz, studying Education.

Civic or volunteer affiliations: A few years back I was on the board of the Ag committee of the Cornell COOP, and it was a great experience.

Favorite quote (who said it) /words to live by: “Honesty is the first chapter in the book of wisdom.� -Thomas Jefferson

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Favorite part of your job: Answering questions or concerns regarding drinking water quality, and helping consumers get the facts. Sullivan County has the some of the best water in the country, but if you have a well, you are your own water supplier, and should be vigilant to protect its quality.

Most challenging part of the job: Quality assurance and meeting NYSDOH certification requirements. Laboratories like ours are under significant scrutiny to meet ever changing drinking water standards and methodologies of contaminant detection.

Favorite on-the-job moment, customer or memory: Customer who brought in water sample with a bug in it and asked me to identify the bug.

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Daniel Melchick STORY AND PHOTO

BY ISABEL BRAVERMAN

Age: 31 Where do you live: Bethel Place of employment: Bethel Woods Center for the Arts Current title and duties: Senior Director of Facilities and Grounds.

Duties include facility and grounds maintenance, as well as oversight of the logistic, housekeeping and property management departments.

Years of experience: 14 Previous titles with your company: Grounds laborer, facility maintenance technician, property manager, director of facilities.

Previous employment: I’ve been working here since I was legally able.

Favorite part of your job: My favorite part of the job is definitely being in the field and working with the team. It is very rewarding, after setting up for an event or concert, to

see the satisfaction experienced by all of the patrons having a great time.

Most challenging part of the job: We have to be very quick on our toes.

When unforeseen events or issues arise they often require quick, calculated solutions. Luckily, I have a great and supportive team who is always ready to conquer the next debacle!

But that being said, picking up 5,500 lawn chairs after each sold-out show and cleaning everything up for the next day’s event is quite the challenge.

But in case anyone was wondering, this is the key to avoiding traffic when leaving the venue… So instead of waiting for the rush to subside in the parking lots, please, feel free to give us a hand on the lawn! I guarantee that by the time the lawn chairs are put away… boom, no traffic! (laughs) Favorite on-the-job moment, customer or memory: There is one employee that will always stand out to me and has provided many fond

memories –– Shelly Knepper. Shelly had a glow, or an aura that was so positive, he was able to brighten anyone’s day, and he had a smile that would never leave his face. Shelly is no longer with us, may he rest in peace.

Education (high school, college): Liberty High School, Syracuse University (05-09) Bachelors in Psychology, Minor in Neuroscience. Syracuse University (15-17) Masters in Business Administration.

Favorite movie: Don’t watch much TV, but maybe “The Hunt for Red October.”

Favorite actor and/or actress: Clint Eastwood How do you spend your spare time: Outdoors, spending time with my dog, helping out family, friends and neighbors, hunting, fishing, riding anything with an engine.

Favorite vacation spot: Arizona/Southern Utah, the national parks and views are incredible.

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Family: Father –– Fred lives in Parksville, Mother –– Annelise lives in Naples, Florida, Sister –– Megahn lives in Duxbury, Massachusetts.

Civic or volunteer affiliations: We sincerely appreciate all of our volunteers and admire their extreme dedication and commitment, which is essential to our mission. Their contributions allows us to operate as efficiently as we can, while maintaining the standards we strive for.

Favorite quote (who said it) /words to live by: “Good Luck, we’re all counting on you!” ~Al D’Auria (Boss, Mentor and Friend) “Don’t fix what don’t need fixin’!” ~Fred Melchick (Father) “Always treat others the way you would like to be treated” ~Annelise Gerry (Mother)

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Thank you Willie for all you do for the community!

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Age: 49 Where do you live: Callicoon Place of employment: Town of Delaware Highway Dept.

Current title and duties: Foreman, heavy machine equipment operator.

Years of experience: 23 Previous employment: Sewer Plant in Callicoon.

Favorite part of your job: Interacting with the people in the community.

Most challenging part of the job: Keeping roads plowed through the winter months.

Education: Delaware Valley Central School Favorite movie: Nothing specific, just action, comedy, and scary movies.

Favorite actor and/or actress: Sandra Bullock How do you spend your spare time: With my wife and two kids or with my second family, the Callicoon Fire Department.

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Favorite vacation spot: Anywhere warm.

Family: Wife Nikki, daughter Heather age 20, son Jordan age 17.

Civic or volunteer affiliations: Chief of Callicoon Fire Department, member of the department for 30 years.

Favorite quote (who said it) /words to live by: Well, only my family and close friends really know my favorite quote/saying!

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Thank you for all you do for the community and your dedication to the Callicoon Volunteer Fire Department.

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Daniel Sturm STORY AND PHOTO

BY PATRICIO ROBAYO

Name: Daniel Sturm Age: 55 Where do you live: On Ballard Road in Mongaup Valley Place of employment: Town of Bethel.

Current title and duties: I am the Town Supervisor for Bethel and also the Budget Officer for the town. I oversee the town board meetings, day to day supervisor operations and Chief Fiscal Officer.

Years of experience: I have 12 years as a supervisor and four years as town board councilman.

Previous titles with your company: Councilman for the Town of Bethel and Youth-Liaison.

Previous employment: I was in business management and a chef. As a chef, I worked at some local eateries.

Favorite part of your job: Every day is different, never know what to expect.

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Most challenging part of the job: Being a Town Supervisor is a big responsibility, it’s a serious job, yet I have a lot of fun at the same time.

From budgeting, taxes, maintaining services and balancing competing interests. You must listen to all sides and then stand by it.

Favorite on-the-job moment, customer or memory: Every day I get requests from residents and have been able to help them in many

Thank you for all you do!

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ways, from small requests to big.

Winning the Golden Feather award in 2016, it was a community effort and becoming a Climate Smart Community along with Bethel Dog Park and having the Forest Reserve at Smallwood protected forever.

Education (high school, college): Monticello High School and then Sullivan County Community College for Management and Culinary. Then went to SUNY New Paltz for Political

Congratulations Daniel Sturm TOWN OF BETHEL SUPERVISOR Thank-you for all your hard work in making the Town of Bethel a better place to live, work and play!

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Favorite movie: It’s A Wonderful Life. There’s just something about that movie, how everyone got together and helped the guy out. It’s touching the way they ended that movie.

How do you spend your spare time: I read, walk or jogging — moreover, some golf when I have a chance.

I love reading history books.

Favorite vacation spot: West Palm Beach in Florida, where my new granddaughter lives.

Family: Married to my wife Dina for 33 years and I have two great kids Samantha and Kelly. Also, I have a new granddaughter Toni Marie who is three months old.

Civic or volunteer affiliations: I am part of the Bethel Business Association and also participate in the Heart-A-Thon and all the local races and events we have in Bethel all year long.

Favorite quote (who said it) /words to live by: Work hard every day, and good things will happen. I try to listen more than I speak.

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Herb Clark

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Age: 64 Where do you live: Liberty Place of employment: Sullivan Catskills Visitors Association Current title and duties: Vice President –– I’m responsible for sales and marketing.

Years of experience: 20 Previous titles with your company: Director of Sales Previous employment: Selfemployed dairy farmer, and the tourism director in Cattaraugus County.

Favorite part of your job: The people Most challenging part of the job: The people Favorite on-the-job moment, customer or memory: The “Aha” moments. When you’re talking to a

business and they go “Aha” that’s how it works, and how we can help them.

Also, seeing the bad times go to good times.

Education: Cattaraugus High School and then SUNY Cortland.

Favorite movie: Green Book Favorite actor and/or actress: Sam Elliot How do you spend your spare time: Gardening, working around the house and with my hands.

Favorite vacation spot: Any place there’s sun and a beach. Next to my pool sometimes.

Family: Roberta (wife), three daughters, three stepchildren and eight grandchildren.

Civic or volunteer affiliations: Boys and Girls Club. Heart-A-Thon.

Favorite quote/words to live by: Live every day as if it were your last.

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Congratulations Heather Brown, Brown,Bryan BrianFlynn, Flynn, Chris Lockwood & Dawson & &the the rest of the honorees. & Julian Julia Dawson honorees.

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Glenn Cutler STORY AND PHOTO

BY PATRICIO ROBAYO

Name: Glenn Cutler Age: 48 Where do you live: Narrowsburg Place of employment: Rolling V Bus Corporation Current title and duties: Terminal Fleet Manager –– I’m in charge of about 100 vehicles at the company. I schedule daily maintenance of all the vehicles along with making sure the vehicles come in and out of the shop in a timely manner. That’s my number one duty, and when I’m not working in the office, I'm on the floor turning wrenches with everyone else, which I like to do. It’s the best part of the job.

Years of experience: Have over 20 years of mechanical experience.

Previous titles with your company: I started as a mechanic technician.

Previous employment: I had my own landscaping businesses and a nursery in Orange County and ran it with my wife, Tammy.

Favorite part of your job: Getting to work with some outstanding people on a daily basis. I have an awesome group of guys in the shop. I can honestly say this is the only job that I enjoy coming to work for.

Most challenging part of the job: I think the most challenging part of the job is keeping up with the current technology. I spend most of my free time watching YouTube videos and learning to keep up with the new technology in vehicles. You have to stay ahead of the curve.

Favorite on-the-job moment, customer or memory: We have many defining moments and the most gratifying for me is to see a new technician apply what they have learned and

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Favorite movie: Avatar Favorite actor and/or actress: Jason Momoa How do you spend your spare time: Shooting archery with my wife. We shoot on a friendly and competitive

basis, at least three times a week.

Favorite vacation spot: My cabin in the woods in Western New York. It’s about four miles into the woods, and it's off the grid.

Family: My wife Tammy and two children Brittany and David.

Civic or volunteer affiliations: I volunteer for the Pike County Humane Society.

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Joseph E. Coleman

BY ISABEL BRAVERMAN

Age: 38 Where do you live: Florida, New York Place of employment: Jeff Bank Current title and duties: Vice President & Commercial Loan Officer Years of experience: 18 Years in Banking Previous employment: Most recently, prior to joining Jeff Bank, I was a Vice President and Senior Business Banking Relationship Manager for M&T Bank.

Favorite part of your job: Learning about my customers. Every business and business owner(s) are different and I enjoy listening to their life experience.

Most challenging part of the job: Finding where the next loan request will come from –– I’ve learned you just never know.

Favorite on-the-job moment, customer or memory: Thankfully it has happened more than once, but earn-

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ing the relationship of a client you originally didn’t think you had a chance at.

Education (high school, college): S.S. Seward Institute (High School) in Florida, NY and Mount Saint Mary College in Newburgh.

Favorite movie: I don’t have one favorite movie, as I am a fan of the comedy movies from the 1980’s and 1990’s.

Favorite actor and/or actress: John Candy

How do you spend your spare time: I enjoy spending my time with my girlfriend and her daughters, my family especially over the holidays, watching sports, listening to music, and being active in my community.

Favorite vacation spot: Haven’t found or visited it yet… still looking for a favorite.

Family: In a relationship right now and enjoying every day of it.

Civic or volunteer affiliations: I’m a former member of my local volunteer Fire Department, active in local politics, local Chamber of Commerce organizations, and have previously served on the Board of Directors for two local Not-For-Profits.

Favorite quote (who said it) /words to live by: I don’t have a favorite quote specifically, I just try to live one day at a time and only focus on things I have control over. Not worth getting all worked up on things you have no control over and cannot change.

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ccording to all who knew him, Scott Healy was a great professor and a great friend. The late educator taught media studies at SUNY Sullivan. And during his years at the school, he made a lasting impact on both his students and fellow faculty.

Scott lived in Grahamsville and passed away at the age of 57 following a long illness.

He earned two Associate’s degrees from Sullivan County Community College, where he began his career as an instructor in 1987. He continued on to receive his Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Liberal Studies/Media Arts from SUNY Empire State College, which earned him the title of full professor at Sullivan County Community College.

He was awarded the coveted Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching in 2013. He was passionate

about teaching and gave 110 percent of himself to his students. He cared deeply about their achievements and took pride in their successes.

Over his years at the college he got to know and became friends with fellow faculty member Chris DePew, Dean of Student Development Services/Athletic Director. Chris said he knew Scott for 20 years, and they would often get lunch together on Friday afternoons and talk about the school and Scott’s media curriculum.

The Media Arts Program included classes in video production and communications, and the students would often conduct interviews with other students and video the athletic games.

“He had a great impact on students over the years,” Chris said. “And a lot of those students credit him with their tremendous success in their field.”

One of those students is Breanna Morello, who now works at FOX News and Disney in New York City.

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Breanna studied Media Communications at SUNY Sullivan from 2009 to 2011 and then went on to SUNY College at Old Westbury. She said the classes she took with Scott were the best classes she’s ever taken.

“His classes stuck out because he held us to the highest industry standard, and he was a great professor because he went above and beyond what any teacher had ever done for any of us, and we were all very aware of that,” Breanna said.

Scott was a devoted father of three boys: Brennan, age 19, Aidan, age 15 and Liam, age 10. He took immense pride in their achievements and could always be found on the sidelines of their many athletic events, snapping

amazing photographs. The boys were his world and Scott spent much of his free time enjoying their company.

He was an avid photographer and held a fourth-degree black belt in Tang Soo Do. He loved scuba diving, hiking and playing music with his friends.

Chris said that Scott had a tremendous impact on campus and was one of the most popular faculty members they ever had. “He had quite a following. His students really adored him,” Chris said.

Breanna couldn’t agree more. “He was an outstanding human being, and he was there for us both inside the classroom and outside the classroom as we excelled in our careers.”

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Forrest Crist STORY AND PHOTO

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Age: 41 Where do you live: Parksville Place of employment: Care Center at Sunset Lake Current title and duties: Senior Account Clerk-resident accounts Years of experience: 6 months Previous employment: Department of Family Services Most challenging part of the job: Computer problems Education: Some college Favorite movie: Wristcutters Favorite actor and/or actress: Asia Argento How do you spend your spare time: Watching TV Family: Dad

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Dan Diehl Age: 23 Where do you live?: Callicoon Place of employment: Diehl Farm on Lauer’s Flats off Route 52 in Callicoon.

Current title and duties: Owner/Partner — everything from farming, milking, building, repairs.

Years of experience: Whole life Favorite part of job: Family and animals.

Most challenging part of job: Amount of hours involved.

Favorite on the job memory:

Everyday is my favorite. You always learn something new.

Education: Sullivan West High School Favorite movie/actor: Clint Eastwood... any of his movies.

How do you spend your spare time?: Sleeping, fixing stuff Favorite vacation spot/place to get away to: My repair shop.

Family: Pete and Janice (parents), Desiree (sister) and Mabel (11-month old Bloodhound).

Civic or volunteer affiliations: 4-H, anytime someone’s in need.

Favorite quote/words to live by: “Absolutely.”

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Harry Sewell STORY BY MATT SHORTALL

Name: Harry Sewell Where do you live: I grew up in Washingtonville, but have resided in Monticello for over 35 years now.

Place of Employment: Harry O’s Cleaning.

Current title and duties: I am the owner of Harry O’s Cleaning Services.

Along with this I am a floor care specialist and carpet technician.

Years of experience: I have over 30 years of experience in my field.

Previous employment: When I was 16, I began working part-time with the custodial staff, who were mostly family members, at Washingtonville Central School District. Much of my training began there. Gaining this experience allowed me to work for a large cleaning company in Orange County for four years. As I got older, I obtained employment for Atlas Cleaning Co., a telephone company and SullivanArc in janitorial and residential care.

Favorite part of your job: Seeing customers’ astonishment when they see the final product of their carpet/floors.

Most challenging part of the job: When I experience mechanical or technical problems with the equipment or vehicles. Due to the truck mounted unit, when there is a problem with the vehicle that could change the whole schedule for a week. Thankfully,

this doesn’t happen often.

Favorite on the job moment, customer or memory: Having the confidence of the customers to complete the job and do it well is an amazing feeling. I also enjoy having the opportunity to see the most beautiful homes in Sullivan County.

Education: I graduated from Washingtonville High School and then served in the Navy for four years. Proceeding the Navy, I then received certifications within the cleaning field.

Favorite movie: I love all the Fast and Furious movies.

Favorite actor/actress: Paul Walker and Julia Roberts.

How do you spend your spare time: I am a sports car enthusiast, so I enjoy going to as many car shows as possible.

Along with this, I also fish as much as possible during the warmer months. I did go on a fishing trip to Alaska with some local business friends and caught a 125-lb halibut which was an amazing experience.

Favorite Vacation Spot: Although I had this amazing experience in Alaska, my favorite vacation spot is Jamaica. I also spend a lot of time in Lake George over the summer months.

Family: I am lucky to have a familyrun business. My wife, Suzanne, is the business manager. My daughter Bryana occasionally offers assistance within the office. My brother-in-law,

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Billy, is the cleaning supervisor. My niece, Desirae, is the assistant office manager. Lastly, my nephew Justin is my technician and assistant. I am so appreciative of all their contributions to make this business great and reliable.

Civic or volunteer affiliations: Former AYSO assistant coach.

Favorite quote/words to live by: I always tell myself to never give up because I know that there are many people who rely on me.

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To the hardest working Man we know, You have fostered relationships within this community that have allowed our business to thrive, and this would not have been possible without you.

Thank you for all that you do and congratulations on all of your achievements...

With Love, Your Family & Staff

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Michael Ward STORY AND PHOTO

BY PATRICIO ROBAYO

Age: 61 Where do you live: Originally from Liberty but has resided in Loch Sheldrake for over 40 years.

Place of employment: New Hope Community Current title and duties: I am the Quality Assurance Safety Coordinator and oversee the safety program and supervise the security staff at New Hope Community. I also review safety policies to ensure compliance and conduct on-site audits to ensure compliance with safety policies. I’m also in charge of constant assessments of weather conditions and am responsible for enacting a safety process as necessary, such as the grounding of agency vehicles.

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However, as a member of the Loch Sheldrake Volunteer Fire Department, I find a lot of my time is spent there.

Favorite vacation spot: Lake Ontario. It's a place my wife and I fell in love with and have been going to the same spot for the past 25 years: the big lake, the big water, and the big fishing. We love to go out and catch salmon. It’s a very laid-back environment, and the miles of shoreline is perfect for kicking back and relaxing.

Moreover, there's a nice friendly

atmosphere at the campground.

We’ve gotten to know people and enjoy having group dinners with them.

Family: Married to my wife Ellen for 41 years and have two children, Timothy and Casey, who have two children of their own. This makes me eligible for the best title I have ever had, “Grandpa.”

Civic or volunteer affiliations: I have 35 years as a member of the Loch Sheldrake Fire Department. I served in a variety of officer positions

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(CPR), fire safety, emergency action planning and others as needed. I conduct internal investigations as needed and assist with background checks of newly hired staff.

Years of experience: 17 years Previous titles with your company: Quality Assurance Specialist.

Previous employment: I worked for the Village of Liberty Police Department and retired in 2001 at the rank of Chief of Police.

Favorite part of your job: Serving as part of the training team, especially for CPR. CPR is something that everyone should learn. Having a good team that works well together to teach makes it enjoyable for both the student(s) and instructors. We hold about three to four classes a month with about five or six instructors, and we have a great group of instructors.

Most challenging part of the job: Conducting an internal investigation.

No one looks forward to having some aspect of their job reviewed. However, it is part of the job, and it is a necessary part of the job.

Favorite on-the-job moment, customer or memory: Regularly being thanked by students in CPR class.

They realize that the lessons they learned could be truly life-saving whether it’s here or anywhere.

Education (high school, college): High School Diploma from Liberty High School.

Favorite movie: My favorite movie is Star Wars, and I saw it twice with my wife. I was blown away by the special effects and the technology in the movie, seeing the future and the technology it portrayed.

Favorite actor and/or actress: John Wayne. I've probably watched all of his movies, even his really early ones when he was not the lead actor. His movies are timeless.

How do you spend your spare time: Fishing is one of my favorite ways to spend time with family and friends.

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Juan Journet

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Age: 36 Where do you live: Loch Sheldrake Place of employment: Sullivan Renaissance Current title and duties: I am the Neighborhood Revitalization Coordinator. I work with the neighborhoods and residential areas for Sullivan Renaissance and also do Multicultural Outreach within the community to add to our Volunteer Corps.

Years of experience: Less than a year at Sullivan Renaissance

Previous employment: Center For Discovery, New Hope Community, Medifair and I was a Medic in the United States Army from 2000-2004.

Favorite part of your job: The feeling of empowerment, that I can make a difference. Sometimes in Sullivan County you can feel that things might not change and I felt that way until I got this job. I know it is possible to create change and its a possibility to make a difference, you have to ask.

Most challenging part of the job: Building relationships in the com-

munity since right now I don’t know a lot of people. However, I found out asking [for help] goes a long way.

Favorite on-the-job moment, customer or memory: We did a neighborhood circle to see what problems are in communities and this one person opened up his home to us and had about 15 of his neighbors there. That’s something you don’t see often. It was pretty awesome.

Education: I went to Liberty High School and Sullivan County Community College with an Associate’s in Green Building

Maintenance.

Favorite movie: 48 hours Favorite actor and/or actress: Eddie Murphy How do you spend your spare time: I spend time with my family.

Favorite vacation spot: Kalahari Waterpark and hopefully the Kartrite Waterpark soon.

Family: My wife Christina and my children Josh Klaus, Juan Jay, Jayden, and Gianna.

Favorite quote/words to live by: In the end, it’s not the years in your life that count, it’s the life in your years.

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Joe Smith

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Age: 32 Where do you live: Liberty Place of employment: Achieve Rehab and Nursing Facility Current title and duties: Assistant Director of Maintenance Years of experience: 16 Previous titles with your company: Maintenance Mechanic Previous employment: Contractor Favorite part of your job: Taking something outdated and turning it into something nice.

Most challenging part of the job: Not taking work things personal

Favorite on-the-job moment, customer or memory: How happy a resident is just by doing something simple like hanging up a picture.

Education: Liberty High School and Vocational-Technical School for Construction, Electric and Plumbing.

Favorite movie: Days of Thunder Favorite actor and/or actress: Sylvester Stallone How do you spend your spare time: I spend time with my kids and I race cars.

Favorite vacation spot: Lake George Family: My wife Ivonne, my son Jordan and my daughter Alyson

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Age: 25 Where do you live: Livingston Manor Place of employment: Selfemployed Current title and duties: Blacksmith Years of experience: 4 Previous employment: Retail/Mer-

chandising Favorite part of your job: I enjoy making attractive, practical creations from old or used objects that have been made redundant from their original intended use.

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That has to be the most creative project anyone has come to me with and it turned out really well!

Education: I graduated from Livingston Manor Central School in 2012. I started to teach myself how to forge at home from the internet. In July 2015, I took a beginners blacksmithing class at Peters Valley School of craft in Layton, NJ. Over the next 2.5 years I took five classes at the New England School of Metalwork in Auburn, ME. In the summer of 2018, I participated in an Assistantship Program at Peters Valley School of Craft where I spent almost six months assisting instructors in the blacksmith shop there. Peters Valley has asked me to teach a three-day class there this spring which will be held May 31 - June 2.

Favorite movie: I love a lot of movies and my favorites always change but for now I'll say “The Revenant” is a stellar film.

How do you spend your spare time: I like to fish, take long drives and play games.

Favorite vacation spot: Lake Muskoday in Fremont.

Family: My father Clark is a carpenter and works in home improvement and repair. My mother Nancy is a talented seamstress who enjoys many different crafts. My sister Vanessa is the Head Chef at the Arnold House in Shandelee. Their food is second to none, especially her venison Chili! My family have all supported me in one way or another. They will always have my gratitude.

Favorite quote/words to live by: “Clean your room” -Dr Jordan B. Peterson

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Favorite on-the-job moment, customer or memory: One of my favorite projects by far has to be the Venison Hang serving for the DeBruce Inn in Livingston Manor. We worked out a

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Francisco Rodriguez

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Age: 77 Where do you live: Monticello Place of employment: Catskill Regional Medical Center (CRMC) Current title and duties: Environmental Services Aide Years of experience: 20 at CRMC Previous employment: I worked at the Concord Hotel for 36 years.

Favorite part of your job: The people are great.

Most challenging part of the job: No challenges, I love my job.

Favorite on-the-job moment, customer or memory: About 15 years ago the hospital took its employees to

Rocking Horse Ranch.

Education: Lived in Puerto Rico.

Completed middle school. It was too far to walk to the high school, so I couldn’t attend.

Favorite movie: The Terminator Favorite actor and/or actress: Robert De Niro How do you spend your spare time: Dancing, playing baseball and swimming.

Favorite vacation spot: Punta Cana, Dominican Republic Family: Wife and five kids.

Favorite quote/words to live by: To travel often, meet as many people as possible, and always visit friends.

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