Committee members for the 8th Annual Silent Auction to benefit the Sullivan County Alzheimer's Association held August 5 at Callicoon Center include, from row left to right, Chrissy Bunce and Jullian Bierstine. Back row, from the left, Sue Bunce, Dianne Brady, Amy Krist, Janet Scherf, John Fink, Sheila Lashinsky, Ellen Hoffman, Michele Bierstine, Nancy Matrafilo and Marcia Fink. County Alzheimer's Association Raises $5,000
The 8th Annual Silent Auction to benefit the Sullivan County Alzheimer's committee association proved; to be an overwhelming success as over $5,000 was raised to help eliminate Alzheimer's disease.
The event held Sunday, August 5 at the Callicoon Center Firemen's pavilion was under the direction of chairman Marcia Fink of Callicoon. Committee members also included Sue Bunce, Nancy Matrafailo and Kathy Ridley.
Ms. Fink noted that the Alzheimer's Association is the leading donor-supported, voluntary health organization in Alzheimer research, care and support. Their mission is to eliminate Alzheimer's disease through the advancement of research and to provide care and support for all affected.
The Association also wants to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health.
The Callicoon Center event saw over 200 items auctioned which also included a raffle drawing for a 66" x 66" quilt handcrafted and donated by Nancy Matrafailo.
Major items donated for the silent auction came from Amy & Les Kristt, Anita Robertson, Anna Marie Jones, Bethel Woods, Body, Mind & Spirit Diane Lorino, Buffalo Zach's, The Dime Bank, Callicoon Theater, Candy Cone White Lake, Catie Lucus, Catskill Oral Surgery Dr. Karl E. Krause, Delaware Valley Farm & Garden, Don't Woodworking, Doris Elflein, First National Bank of Jeffersonville, Forestburgh Playhouse, Frank Armstrong, Frankie & Johnnys (Nardi's), Gail O'Neil, Gloria McCausland, Grapevine Restaurant, Janet Newberg, Janet Scherf, Jeffrsonville Pharmacy, Johanna D'Angelo, John Puntar, Kristin Porter, Laurie Sendrick, LeRoy Plumbing & Heating, Lillie & Debbie Weiss, Lynn Burton, Marge Sommer, Master Falconer Brian Bunce, Melissa Hunter, Michael Angelo's , Ouida Edington (Watkins), Pat & Jack Yelle, Paul Hans, Raimondo's Restaurant, Richard & Edna Donovan, Robert Green, Rockland House, SJN Lawn Maintenance, Sarah Weeks, Secret Garden Sue Bodenstein, Sophie McDermott, Spiro's Restaurant, Sue Bunce, Sullivan County Democrat, Susan Hamlin (Pilot) and the Terry Brae Golf Course.
Ms. Fink game special thnks to Eric Bressi (Elvis' Lost Brother) for being the MC and providing music for this event and also to Brian Bunce, master falconer for having on display one of his falcons. She also gave thanks to the Callicoon Center Fire Department for use of their pavilion and its facilities and to the Kristt Company and Makovic Homes (Memory Walk sponsor).
Ms. Fink made note of two other major activities to support the Alzheimer's Association and they include the Alzheimer's Golf Tournament on August 25 at the Swan Lake Golf & Country Club and the Memory Walk 07 on September 30 at the Ted Stroebele Recreation Center in Monticello.
Information on both events can be obtains from Ms. Fink at 845-887-6200.
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The event held Sunday, August 5 at the Callicoon Center Firemen's pavilion was under the direction of chairman Marcia Fink of Callicoon. Committee members also included Sue Bunce, Nancy Matrafailo and Kathy Ridley.
Ms. Fink noted that the Alzheimer's Association is the leading donor-supported, voluntary health organization in Alzheimer research, care and support. Their mission is to eliminate Alzheimer's disease through the advancement of research and to provide care and support for all affected.
The Association also wants to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health.
The Callicoon Center event saw over 200 items auctioned which also included a raffle drawing for a 66" x 66" quilt handcrafted and donated by Nancy Matrafailo.
Major items donated for the silent auction came from Amy & Les Kristt, Anita Robertson, Anna Marie Jones, Bethel Woods, Body, Mind & Spirit Diane Lorino, Buffalo Zach's, The Dime Bank, Callicoon Theater, Candy Cone White Lake, Catie Lucus, Catskill Oral Surgery Dr. Karl E. Krause, Delaware Valley Farm & Garden, Don't Woodworking, Doris Elflein, First National Bank of Jeffersonville, Forestburgh Playhouse, Frank Armstrong, Frankie & Johnnys (Nardi's), Gail O'Neil, Gloria McCausland, Grapevine Restaurant, Janet Newberg, Janet Scherf, Jeffrsonville Pharmacy, Johanna D'Angelo, John Puntar, Kristin Porter, Laurie Sendrick, LeRoy Plumbing & Heating, Lillie & Debbie Weiss, Lynn Burton, Marge Sommer, Master Falconer Brian Bunce, Melissa Hunter, Michael Angelo's , Ouida Edington (Watkins), Pat & Jack Yelle, Paul Hans, Raimondo's Restaurant, Richard & Edna Donovan, Robert Green, Rockland House, SJN Lawn Maintenance, Sarah Weeks, Secret Garden Sue Bodenstein, Sophie McDermott, Spiro's Restaurant, Sue Bunce, Sullivan County Democrat, Susan Hamlin (Pilot) and the Terry Brae Golf Course.
Ms. Fink game special thnks to Eric Bressi (Elvis' Lost Brother) for being the MC and providing music for this event and also to Brian Bunce, master falconer for having on display one of his falcons. She also gave thanks to the Callicoon Center Fire Department for use of their pavilion and its facilities and to the Kristt Company and Makovic Homes (Memory Walk sponsor).
Ms. Fink made note of two other major activities to support the Alzheimer's Association and they include the Alzheimer's Golf Tournament on August 25 at the Swan Lake Golf & Country Club and the Memory Walk 07 on September 30 at the Ted Stroebele Recreation Center in Monticello.
Information on both events can be obtains from Ms. Fink at 845-887-6200.
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