Leptondale Church to host Christmas concert

Posted 12/5/19

Take the time during your busy holiday season to rest, relax and take care of yourself.We tend to pull all the celebrations ahead of ourselves. On November 25, 2019, Senator James Skoufis awarded the …

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Leptondale Church to host Christmas concert

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Take the time during your busy holiday season to rest, relax and take care of yourself.
We tend to pull all the celebrations ahead of ourselves.

On November 25, 2019, Senator James Skoufis awarded the New York State (NYS) 2019 Commendation Award to Anita Manley at the Town of Newburgh Town Board Meeting. The NYS Commendation Award is given to exceptional individuals who devote their personal time, energy, creativity, and expertise to helping others; serve as community leaders who enrich the social, health, and educational well-being of their fellow citizens; and, make a lasting contribution to others.
As the Coordinator and Co-founder of the Town of Newburgh’s Friends of Seniors visitor program, Mrs. Manley has worked to help older adults remain in their homes and stay connected to their community. Through volunteer delivered services, Friends of Seniors provide older adults with transportation to and from local appointments; assist with grocery shopping; conduct home visits to homebound seniors; participate in telephone conversations; provide clerical aide; and, refer residents to needed services.
Mrs. Manley has devoted her time and effort to ensure the success of the Town’s Friends of Seniors Program. Her leadership and expertise have fostered the growth and longevity of the Town of Newburgh’s Friends of Seniors Program; which is now in its’ 10th year. She screens and trains volunteers to deliver these much-needed services to the elderly.
Trained volunteers donate their time and set a schedule that works for them. The lives of both volunteers and seniors are enriched as a result of this experience. Mrs. Manley founded the first Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) local chapter in New Paltz 30 years ago and assisted in the formation of two additional PFLAG groups in Newburgh and Middletown.
In addition, Mrs. Manley has served as a member and Co-chair of the Orange County Human Rights Commission for six years; and, served as a Patient Navigator for the American Cancer Society for 10 years. Mrs. Manley continues to positively contribute to our community. Town of Newburgh Supervisor Gil Piaquadio congratulated Mrs. Manley on her outstanding achievement and highlighted that her commitment to community services is also seen in Town of Newburgh Deputy Supervisor & Councilman Scott Manley’s career. Supporting family and friends were also in attendance to congratulate Mrs. Manley.

Leptondale Bible Church will be holding a free Christmas concert on Monday, December 10, at 7 pm performed by The Pine Bush Band. Followed by cookies and drinks. All invited. The church is located at 1771 Route 300, Newburgh.
For more information please call (845) 566-1113.

Local Fire Districts will be holding Election of Commissioner’s and Budget Votes, on Tuesday, December 10,.
You would vote in the Fire District you reside in. Please call your local fire district for voting times and locations.

Operation reassurance is a program offered by the Town of Newburgh Police Department in which we are in daily contact with participants to reassure them that everything is okay.
This program is available to our senior citizens who are disabled, ill or living alone on a permanent or short-term basis. As a part of Operation Reassurance, participants call our dispatch center every morning, if we do not hear from them, we make contact with them.
For more information, pick up a brochure at the police station.

Birthday celebrations this week are Jeff Olympia and Dean Patsalos on December 5, Scott Miles and Janis Borgueta on December 6, Amy Kosturik on December 7, Linda Tompkins on December 8, Laura Hovey on December 10. Wishing you all the best in the coming year.