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in Hancock, just a mile from Sullivan County’s western border, and in 2013 it built one in Minisink, in Orange County. Currently the company is planning on adding a second, larger compressor station – 22,400 hp – in Hancock as well as the one in the Town of Highland. In Sullivan County, the building of the compressor station will employ 50-60 people and will be more than half a mile from any existing homes. Upon completion, the compressor station will be manned by one to two full-time employees. “We haven’t officially filed [to build the station],” Hook said. “There’s a lot of back and forth before our official filing in July. It

residents that the project is good for the town. “To put the numbers in context, a transmission compressor, which is what we use, has less emissions than nine wood-burning stoves,” Hook said. “Our facility will be well below all EPA emission standards. “We urge folks to visit with a group to our Hungry Hill Compressor Station in Hancock,” she said. “You cannot hear the compressor from our gate, it is so well insulated. “It’s a state-of-the-art, modern machine well above and beyond,” she said. “You cannot hear it outside of the compressor building.” Hook said much of the information cur-

INSIDE: President’s Message page 2

A major resort rises in Monticello page 5

Story by Fred Stabbert III Photo by Dan Hust

Meet the President: Orville Aarons page 10

n an effort to push more natural gas through its Millennium Pipeline, a compressor station is being planned for Sullivan County in the Town of Highland. The $63 million project is currently in the pre-planning stages and would include building a 22,400 hp compressor near the former Eldred Preserve off Route 55 in the Town of Highland. A public information session will be held by Millennium on Thursday, March 31 at The Sullivan in Rock Hill from 6 to 8 p.m. “A compressor station basically forces more gas down the pipe,” Michelle Hook, Director of Public Relations for Millennium, said. “Because of where we need that pressure, Highland seemed to be the most logical spot in Sullivan County.” The pipeline runs from western New York to Westchester County, supplying natural gas to hundreds of thousands of customers in the metropolitan area. Upgraded in 2008, the 70-year-old, 10inch pipeline was replaced with a 24-inch to 36-inch pipeline through its entire length. But with total demand for natural gas increasing, Millennium is looking for ways to move the gas more efficiently through its pipeline. In 2014 it built its first compressor station

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The Hungry Hill Compressor Station is located in the Town of Hancock, Delaware County. Millennium is planning a second compressor station near this one. then takes about a year to get approved.” Locally, some residents and the Highland Town Board have not met Millennium with open arms. Various residents have turned out to voice their concerns about the project, and the Town Board adopted a resolution on March 8 and opposed it. But Hook remains confident that increased awareness about what they are doing, possible tours of an existing compressor station in action and strong community involvement might help convince

Montreign Casino is beginning to take shape page 12 Sullivan Catskill News page 16 Minding Our Business pages 18-23 rently circulating about compressor stations has to do with production compressors used at fracking sites. She said they are much different than the transmission compressors used on pipelines. “We don’t like to lose natural gas, so our emissions are very low,” Hook said. “Venting only happens if there is a need. “Pipelines are vented intermittently for specific reasons,” she added. Hook said the latest in infrared, thermal imaging will be used for safety and securi-

ty around the station, adding it – like the pipeline – will be monitored 24 hours a day, seven days a week. If approved by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Millennium expects to break ground in Fall 2017, and take about a year to build the station. Hook said comments, both supportive and critical, are always welcome. “If there are people in favor, [submitting their comments to FERC] is a way for them to support us,” she said. “All comments can be anonymous.”

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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Early Signs Forecast a Busy Year Ahead for Economic Development To the People: As we look forward to the first days of spring, early signs point to the true beginning of Sullivan County’s Economic resurgence. Construction is moving vigorously ahead at the Montreign Casino site as workers ramp up heavy construction for the next two years (see pages 12-14). EPR Properties is busy preparing sites on the rest of its 1,700 acres of land to attract additional projects. Along with the slated Hotel Water Park project, preparations are ongoing for unique destination and family oriented entertainment venues throughout targeted areas on the site. In addition, Catskill Regional Medical Center is proceeding with its plan for an Urgent/Primary Care facility on the corner of Route 42 and

Concord road on approximately 14 acres of the EPR Properties. Veria Lifestyle management has been working straight through the winter months to stay on track with their Veria Lifestyle Wellness Resort Spa project, and a growing mid-sized hotel (90-150 keys) development market is beginning to take shape as well (see pages 5-9). Expect traditional hotel chains arising along our more heavily trafficked corridors. The Sullivan County Job fair revealed new enthusiasm both from employers and job applicants. It was hosted by Workforce Development and the NYS Department of Labor, where nearly 50 existing companies recruited potential employees from a jam packed Monticello Fire House.

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Workforce Development officials stated they had not conducted a mid-winter job fair in almost a decade as demand did not warrant it, until now. Unemployment CEO/President Marc Baez continues to drop with data reflecting approximately a 3% drop in average annual unemployment in the past three years. Our long-term view continues to seek hospitality and tourist based businesses building upon the current and projected development activity while working to diversify our attraction efforts as a balancing mechanism moving forward.

The development of shovel ready sites and a dedicated effort toward attracting light industry and wholesale businesses will be a priority. We are looking to share some good news on that front as we are closer to announcing the attraction of a new manufacturing facility to Sullivan County, introducing us to an industry sector which holds much promise in the future. In addition, our food, beverage and agribusiness sector continues to grow with much more interest in support of major expansions taking place now and slated for the future. With increased development we are faced with new challenges. New, expanding and increased development requires updated and expanded infrastructure.

UNEMPLOYMENT RATE Year 2015 2014 2013

Jan 7.2% 8.5% 10.3%

Feb 7.0% 8.6% 9.9%

Mar 6.4% 7.9% 9.1%

Apr 5.9% 6.7% 8.4%

May 5.6% 6.5% 8.0%

Jun 5.3% 6.2% 7.9%

Jul 5.3% 6.0% 7.5%

Aug 4.8% 5.8% 7.0%

Sep 5.3% 5.9% 7.6%

Oct 5.0% 5.7% 7.5%

Nov 5.1% 6.1% 7.6%

Dec 5.2% 6.3% 7.7%

Ann Avg 5.6% 6.7% 8.2%

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Already, we can anticipate experiencing pressure on energy, sewer/water, broadband and other services that are critical to the growth we need to exploit in order to lengthen the positive effect the economic catalysts currently under construction have provided for us. A lack of retail, new housing options, and other service-oriented businesses has created a vacuum soon to be filled by those who will take advantage of the market place. Growth is certain to come and we must ensure we are ready to handle it accordingly. Finally, our membership remains strong, committed and growing as participation and investment in the Partnership is providing value and directly affecting the bottom line of our participating businesses. Our message is clear. By continuing to create opportunities for our membership we work to boost the chances for success and create a dynamic business environment that spurs economic development for all who reside and do business in Sullivan County. With the busy season fast approaching, stay tuned to announcements, special events and communiquĂŠs highlighting these and other economic development activities as they evolve.

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A major resort rises in Monticello – and will open in 2017! STORY AND PHOTOS BY DAN HUST

alfway between the to-be Montreign Casino and the once-was Kutsher’s Resort hides a major project with the potential to reshape the entire region. The Veria Lifestyle wellness resort, in fact, is further along in construction than the casino and will open the year before (planned for 2017 vs. Montreign’s 2018 kickoff). Part of Indian media mogul Subhash Chandra’s growing reach in the U.S., the resort will focus on Eastern and Western medical treatments, hydrotherapy, physiotherapy, physical therapy, yoga and fitness. Thanks to Veria Project Manager Abhay Jain and construction manager LeChase Construction Services, we can give you a behind-the-scenes glimpse of the busy work ongoing at the site, located between Anawana Lake Road (County Route 103) and Baileys Lake, just north of Monticello. Please see additional photos starting on 6E

A towering boom (far right) delivers liquid concrete to Veria’s construction site, where the exterior foundation walls are already climbing to the level of the lobby.

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LeChase Construction Services subcontractors have been busy installing Veriaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s foundation (left) all through the unusually mild winter. Though currently covered with dirt and mud, the eight acres under construction at Veria will by next year be gently landscaped into a modern, exclusive and relaxing resort (as illustrated at right & below) facing the shore of Baileys Lake. Amenities will include a nature garden, swimming pool and spa treatment facilities.

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ASK THE PRESIDENT Orville Aarons continues to put customers first BY FRED STABBERT III

KINGSTON – Orville G. Aarons has nearly 40 years of experience in the financial world. He has worked at big banks like Chase and Chemical and also helped consumer product companies restructure their businesses. “I was hired about a year ago [by Catskill Hudson] initially as a consultant,” Aarons said. Then in September Aarons was named President and a member of the board of directors of Catskill Hudson, a community bank based in Kingston which services the Catskill, Hudson Valley and Capital District markets. “I put 40,000 miles on my car last year, that says it all,” Aarons laughed. “We have a very spread out branch network, which has led to our success. “The bank’s legacy market – the Catskills – is very important to us,” Aarons said. “The Catskills” includes Sullivan County, including its main branch in Monticello and seven of the bank’s 12 branches. Does Aarons see Sullivan County ready for growth? “Absolutely, absolutely,” he said. “On the tip of everybody’s tongue is the casino. And only good can come from that. “It will certainly be a boom to the area,” he said. But Catskill Hudson’s branches reach far beyond Sullivan’s borders, into Ulster County, with branches in Ellenville and Kingston. And Kingston is also where the bank’s Corporate office is now located, at 95 Schwenk Drive. Add to that branches in Middletown,

Poughkeepsie and Malta, and Catskill Hudson’s footprint begins to grow. “We also acquired a branch from Community Bank N.A., in Half Moon, NY which will open on April 25,” Aarons said. “It will help us to focus our efforts in that market.” Bank’s Strengths Aarons said that while Catskill Hudson has focused on keeping up with technology, good-old fashioned banking is still in vogue. “The more things change the more they stay the same,” he said. “The fundamentals of banking never change.” He said the big three questions are always: • Who are you lending to? • What are you lending for? • How do I get paid back? “We strive to build a solid portfolio that is strong in that regard,” he said. “The fundamentals have not changed.” And while competition over customers has become fierce in many markets, Aarons believes community banks still have a big advantage. “If anything, we execute better,” he said. “We cross our proverbial Ts and dot our proverbial Is. “We know our customers and that is the trademark and hallmark of what we do,” he said. “You do much better when you know your customer.” Aarons said that knowledge of their customer base allows them to act quickly on loan decisions and also deliver exceptional customer service. “My goal and the goals of the board to whom I report is to deliver superior service to our customers,” he said. “That’s why we’ve been successful and

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how we plan to grow. “We make our decision right here in our headquarters,” he said. “We are responsive to our customers needs, from borrowing to timing to structure. We are very responsive. “It all comes back to knowing your customers – from your lenders to branch managers,” he said.

“I would like to thank the community for welcoming me,” he said. “Everybody has been very friendly. I went to every branch and met nearly every employee and have gone to events in Sullivan County. “I feel very comfortable and it makes me feel good.”

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Montreign Casino starting to rise from four stories below ground

harlie Degliomini has a vision. He sees the five-star Montreign Casino ready to open with the glittering 332-room Adelaar Hotel at its side. He sees the Championship Monster Golf Course redesigned, elevated and ready to host spectacular events. Over at the former Concord Ski Hill, there are guests getting ready to enjoy a day of tubing down the hill on a cold winter’s day.

He sees families shopping and enjoying themselves at the Entertainment Village. And while the view from Joyland Rd. might not give the appearance that progress is being made, Degliomini said all systems are go and work is proceeding on schedule for a March 2018 Montreign Casino Grand Opening. Six months later Entertainment Village will host its Grand Opening.

How It’s Happening “This was a challenging site [to build on],” he said. “It was an engineering challenge but we have some of the best people in the business on it.” With EPR as the landlord, Empire Resorts is building everything but the indoor waterpark. The first step was excavating a huge hole so Empire Resorts could build its 1.4 million square foot,

four-story underground parking garage. Concrete walls are already in place and Degliomini said on any given day 500 workers can be seen working on site. Once complete, the 1,480-space parking garage will act as the foundation for the 90,000 square-foot casino and 332-room hotel. “We went five diamond,” Degliomini said. “We invested $150 million more into the project than

we had to. This will provide for an unparalleled experience. It will be much different, much better than Atlantic City.” Once complete, the casino will have some high-end restaurants, including Impero Steak by Scott Conant—an elegant and modern Italian steakhouse. A CIA grad and world-renowned chef, Conant will compliment the feel of the resort. “No buffets, no old school,” Degliomini said. “There will be different kinds of food offerings including a high-end Asian

AT LEFT: Executive Vice President of Empire Resorts Charlie Degliomini watches the progress of the four-story underground parking garage which is beginning to take form. ABOVE: Workers are busy installing a bridge over a small stream on the casino’s four-lane, tree-lined grand entrance. ABOVE CENTER: Cranes, excavators, mountains of fill, building products and staging areas are all part of the massive building project. ABOVE RIGHT: This covered mountain of fill came from the four-story hole which was dug for the 4-story underground parking garage. The fill will be used by renown Golf Course Architect Rees Jones, who will building four new holes – to replace the ones where the casino will sit – and raise the elevation of the entire course to alleviate dampness. AT RIGHT: Huge amounts of earth had to be moved in the building project and that means big machines, and a lot of them.

restaurant.” “We had to think about the four seasons,” Degliomini said. “We have all different program elements to make it worthwhile and an attraction for tourists year-round. “We are building a whole resort destination which will add four million new visitations to Sullivan County every year,” he said. “This is a project of regional significance, one of the biggest happening in New York State.”

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How is the project helping Sullivan? “There is a lot of opportunity for locals,” Charlie Degliomini, Executive Vice President of Empire Resorts, says about the $1.1 billion building project currently going on in Kiamesha Lake. “But we can’t pay a premium for local.” From local businesses like A. Alport and Sons and Kristt Company, Degliomini said Empire is delighted with their service… and competitive pricing. And the project also afforded Monticello engineer J.J. Pavese the opportunity to work close to home.

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“This is exciting to see the curb cut,” Empire Resorts Executive Vice President Charlie Degliomini said. “Because I know that is going to lead to the casino.” This “curb cut” represents the grand entrance to the Montreign Casino in Kiamesha Lake. A four-lane road – two lanes in and two lanes out – is being constructed along a beautiful, tree-lined route connecting Route 17 with the casino.

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he Sullivan County Visitors Association kicked off the 2016 year with the new travel guide creating a sensational debut at the NY Times Show and several Outdoor Sports Show. It has gone to the Snowbird Show in Florida, AAA in Long Island, golf shows throughout the Northeast and the LGBT Expo. SCVA is also participating in several locally grown food markets in NYC this year promoting our local foods, maple syrup and craft beverages. We have already received over a thousand individual requests for the guide from people planning vacations here from as far away as California. SCVA recently held its annual Board

Retreat to develop 2016 marketing and discuss how to best incorporate the new developments happening in the Sullivan Catskills. The 2016 Board brought up some exceptional ideas to market and get the word out on the Sullivan Catskills to multi-generational travelers. The emphasis this year will be increasing our public relations utilizing a firm to highlight our assets and entice travel

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MIDDLETOWN — Crystal Run Healthcare, led by its Cardiology team, hosted a fundraiser to benefit the American Heart Association’s National Wear Red Day. Providers and staff at Crystal Run Healthcare’s over 30 locations personally donated money and wore red to help raise funds and bring attention to the staggering facts around heart disease and stroke, encouraging women to take action to live longer, healthier lives. On Wear Red Day, employees had the opportunity to wear red clothing or purchase red dress pins to show their support. In total, $2,128 was raised by Crystal Run Healthcare and donated to the American Heart Association to support educational programs to increase women’s awareness about their risk for heart disease and stroke, as well as encourage heart

Healthcare has united with the American Heart Association to encourage heart health by participating in Wear Red Day. In addition, Crystal Run Healthcare sponsors the WSUL/ WVOS Heart-a-Thon each year, a vital fundraising event for Catskill Regional Medical Center’s Cardiac-Care and Cardio-Pulmonary Care divisions.

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MIDDLETOWN — Senator John J. Bonacic (R/C/I-Mt. Hope) is pleased to announce that he has secured a $75,000 grant for the Town of Callicoon to help with the replacement of the bridge on Earl Myers Road. The funding for the project was secured through the State Municipal Grant Program, which was funded in the Fiscal Year 2015-2016 State Budget. The current bridge, which was built in the 1930s, has deteriorated to the point that it must be removed. The Town Highway Department will do the construction.

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WOODRIDGE — Senator John J. Bonacic (R/C/I-Mt. Hope) announced that he has secured $50,000, through the State Municipal Grant Program, to help the Village of Woodridge rehabilitate the Silver Lake Dam. The State Municipal Grant Program is funded as part of the Fiscal Year 2015-2016 State Budget. Work on the dam will include, in part, partial draining of the lake, installation of erosion control measures, and construction of a new concrete spillway and cut off wall. “Infrastructure improvements are one of the most important things municipalities can do to improve the lives of their citizens,” said Senator Bonacic. “This project will help with the Village’s infrastructure, and also save the taxpayers’ money.” “The Village of Woodridge is thrilled

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Town of Liberty to receive grant monies LIBERTY —Governor Andrew M. Cuomo has announced $26.3 million in grants and interest-free loans to support vital environmental improvement projects across the state. The funding consists of $6.5 million in grants, part of $75 million recently awarded by Governor Cuomo for 45 statewide drinking water and wastewater infrastructure improvements, and $19.8 million in no-interest loans, which were approved today by the New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation’s Board of Directors. In addition to this funding, Governor Cuomo's 2016 Executive Budget proposal includes a total of $250 million in additional grant funding to support drinking water and wastewater infrastructure projects across the state, with half to be distributed to municipalities this year and the remaining half in 2017. The $26.3 million in grants and interest-free loans from the Environmental Facilities Corporation includes a local project in the Town of Liberty: $2,412,027, including a $403,187 grant and a $2,008,840 interest-free loan for wastewater upgrades to the treatment plant to protect water quality in Loomis Creek and the Delaware River Basin.

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HARRIS — Catskill Regional Medical Center (CRMC) is working in conjunction with M&R Energy Resources, its energy procurement consultant, to become the first large Sullivan County business to use compressed natural gas (CNG) as its primary fuel source. The transition to CNG will save CRMC $200,000 annually in fuel and related costs as well as reduce its carbon footprint. CRMC began consuming CNG in December 2015, made possible through the consulting assistance of M&R Energy Resources. “We have the responsibility of helping the hospital find ways to reduce its cost of energy by managing their procurement of electricity and finding an alternative to fuel oil,” said M&R Energy Resources President and CEO, Melissa Cobuzzi. “Compressed natural gas allows for natural gas delivery for businesses where natural gas isn’t available through a traditional pipeline system. Instead, it’s transported via a tractor-trailer, as there are no gas pipelines in Sullivan County.

Now, new technology in the energy industry has arrived at CRMC and it can be moved via interstate highways.” That new technology allows natural gas to be compressed so it can be transported in a trailer rather than a pipeline, Cobuzzi said. When CNG arrives to its delivery site, it is decompressed back to its normal natural gas pressure, allowing the gas to be used for its designated purpose. It also gives CRMC the ability to become a dual-fuel facility, Cobuzzi added. “Historically, there is a tremendous cost difference between fuel oil and natural gas, and this will provide the hospital with significant savings. Additionally, as CRMC continues to upgrade its facility, it will also become a growing ‘green’ partner in Sullivan County.” “It’s a great alternative to having natural gas available. We save some money and have a secondary fuel source. From an emergency management perspective, that’s reason enough,” said Catskill Regional Medical Center CEO and Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Gerard Galarneau.

“It also decreases our carbon footprint because burning gas is much cleaner than oil.” In addition, the installation of a new dual-fuel customized boiler is 80 percent more efficient, which further adds to the cost savings when factoring in the CNG usage. Wayne Cosh, CRMC facility manager, said the carbon footprint reduction may be as large as 25 percent to 30 percent. “This will be a huge savings on our fuel costs,” Cosh added. “Eventually, we will

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SULLIVAN COUNTY — Fifteen Sullivan County non-profit organizations have been awarded $25,200 in Arts for Sullivan Decentralization grant funding for cultural programming in 2016. Allocated by the New York State Council on the Arts, Arts For Sullivan funding is administered by the Delaware Valley Arts Alliance (DVAA) and judged by a volunteer panel of informed Sullivan County artists, teachers, cultural leaders and business people. Granted organizations and programs are: • Barryville Area Arts Association for “Community Building Through the Arts” • Callicoon Center Band for its annual summer band concert series • Delaware Valley Chamber Orchestra for “Music of Our Time” concert • Delaware Valley Opera Company for production of “Carmen”

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