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NonProftOrg.U.S.POSTAGEPAIDOPCCreatingaLifetimeofAbilitiesForPeoplewithDisabilitiesPersonalOutcomeMeasuresPOMsandthePursuitofDreamsTheCouncilonQualityLeadershipCQLAccreditsARCofRocklandAutumnWinter2015TM 1AUTUMNWINTER2015ARCLIGHTContentsFromthePresident2FromtheExecutiveDirector2FeaturesPursuingDreamsThroughPOMsDianaZernone16MiguelGonzalez18OliverHilario20NewsARCReceivesCQLAccreditationInternationally-RecognizedAchievement3MeetNewNYSARCExecutiveDirectorStevenKrollattheHelm4LongtimeNYSARCExecRetiresBestWishestoMarcBrandt4IntroducingNewNYSARCPresidentLauraKennedyTakestheReins6PartnersHealthPlanMovingTowardsManagedCare14AwardsHonorsARCAcceptsNYSARCAwards9RocklandEmploymentNetworkHonorees9ARCStafferHonored9FortyUnder40AwardRecipients10Dr.MartinLutherKingJr.AwardWinner11EventsATasteofRockland12DepartmentsHighlightsHappenings24InMemoriam28Gifts31AsaservicetoitsreadersARCLIGHTincludesinormationcoveringarangeotreat-mentmethodsissuesandopinions.UnlessotherwisespecifedthepublicationosuchinormationdoesnotconstituteanendorsementbythemagazineoritspublisherARCoRockland.AdvertisersoproductsorservicesinARCLIGHTdonotconstituteanendorsementbythemagazineoritspublisherARCoRockland.ThismagazinemaynotinwholeorinpartbecopiedorreprintedwithoutthewrittenconsentoARCoRockland.HowtoreachusContactagotliebarcorockland.org.Visitourwebsiteatwww.arcorockland.org.OryoumaysendalettertoARCLIGHT25HemlockDriveCongersNY10920.Lettersshouldincludethewritersullnameaddressandhometelephonenumber.CustomerServiceorChangeoAddressPleasecall845.267.2500ext.3118Pleaserecycle.Intheinterestoftimecostandtheenvironmentwearestreamliningthewaywecommunicate.Pleasesendyouremailaddresstoagotliebarcofrockland.org.Thankyou.CQLworkgroupATasteofRocklandMiguelGonzalezAbouttheCoverOliverHilarioiscallingtheshotsinallaspectsofhislifefromthetimehespendsworkingoutatthegymtothepeoplewhotransporthimtoandfromspeakingengagementsandactivitiestothemenandwomenwhohavehelpedhimlaunchhismotivationalhatbusinessMrHi-lariosstoryisoneofthreestoriesdetailingthewaysinwhichARCofRocklandandothersourcesarehelpingpeopleachievetheirdreamsAlsopicturedisartistwithadreamDianaZernoneTheseriesbeginsonpage16.TM31218 2ARCLIGHTAUTUMNWINTER2015RocklandCountyChapterNYSARCInc.BOARDOFDIRECTORSMAY2015MAY2016OFFICERSPresidentRichardS.SirotaFirstVicePresidentKarenFeinsteinSecondVicePresidentAudreyA.TarantinoThirdVicePresidentAudreyH.McCueTreasurerEdwardRaushAssistantTreasurerSusanConklinSecretaryGiselaD.SchmidtDIRECTORSDianCiuniJodyMuhlmeisterSoniaCrannageEsq.JennierPariettiEsq.JackieCurtissRitaRameauLynneDavidsonJohnM.SmithJosephFrancomanoHon.ThomasZugibeLyndaMeltzerDirectorEmeritusBerniceVolaskiDirectorsEmeritusInMemoriamHon.HenryGrufKatherineKavountzisIrvingCaminskyPhDDorisSkrzecEXECUTIVEDIRECTORCarmineG.MarchiondaARCLIGHTEDITORIALSTAFFAnnaGotliebEDITORLaurieStrausEllEssDesignInc.GRAPHICDESIGNEstherSchulmanADVERTISINGSALESMANAGER845.267.2500x3682ARCLIGHTMagazinepublishedbyARCoRockland25HemlockDriveCongersNY10920Phone845.267.2500E-mailagotliebarcorockland.orgwww.arcorockland.orgARCoRocklandCreatingalietimeoabilitiesorpeoplewithdisabilities.RocklandCountyChapterNYSARCInc.FromthePresidentFromtheExecutiveDirectorInevitablyeverybusinesseveryindustryeverycompanyandcorporationmaintainsacollectionoacronymswithwhichtodescribethevariouscomponentsthatdefnethewhole.InthisrespectARCoRocklandisnodierentromotherfelds.InrecentmonthssomerelativelynewacronymshaveenteredtheARClexicon.AmongthisisPOMsthelettersowhichstandorPersonalOutcomeMeasures.ThroughongoingconversationswiththepeoplewhorelyonARCstamembersarelearningaboutthespecifcaspirationsoeveryindividual.Assistingmenandwomentoachievetheiruniquedreamshasledtosomeverypositiveoutcomesthemeasuresowhicharedescribedinsuccessstoriesbeginningonpage16.PartnersHealthPlanalsoknownasPHPistheentitythroughwhichARCoRocklandandseveralotherareaagenciesareengagedinapilotprograminadvanceomanagedcare.Theteamapproachprovidesincreasedoversightandenhancedcoordinationoservicesandsupports.Thestoryappearsonpage14.AndfnallyCQLTheCouncilonQualityandLeadershipSeestoryonpage3hasgivenARCoRocklandthestampoapprovalcertiyingthatouragencyplacesthepersonsolidlyinthecenterohisorhercircleosupportsandurthermorethatthosesupportsaredesignedtoensureimmersionincommunitylie.Totheuninitiatedthemountingcollectionolettersisanalphabetsouposorts.Inrealityhoweverthesetermsrepresentcreativeundertakingsdesignedtohelpeachpersonwithadevelopmentaldisabilityachievehisorherpersonalbest.AsARCoRocklandembarksuponaNewYearwedosowithhighexpectationsorallothosetouchedbyPOMsPHPandCQL.May2015bringuspeacehealthandaullmeasureoessentialmeaningulacronyms.Thedignityorisk.Itisatermusedrequentlyinreerencetopeoplewithintellectualandotherdevelopmentaldisabilities.AtARCoRocklandwearecommittedtohelpingpeopletakesomecalculatedchancesintheirlivestoapproachopportunitieswithoptimismtothinkandactinwaysthatchallengethestatusquo.Weapplaudthewillingnesstotry.Weencouragepeopletopursuetheirintereststhroughclassesorcoursestoembarkonnewcareerstomovetomoreindependentlivingquarters.Weunderstandthatthereexistsomerisksineveryworthyendeavor.Weknowtoothatthedignityoriskholdstrueortheagencyaswellastheindividual.Sinceitsinceptionmorethan60yearsagoARCoRocklandhasunderstoodtheneedorchangebaseduponoresight.Lastyearwasnoexception.During2014collaborationwastheby-wordatARC.StamembersBoardmemberspeoplewithdisabilitiesamiliesbusinessleadersandleadersosisteragenciesworkedtogethertodesigninnovativewaysinwhichservicesandsupportsmaybebettergearedtowardstheindividual.Representativesromallquartersstudiedtheroletechnologymightplayincoordinatingthosesupportsastheyconcernemploymenteducationmedicaloversightandinclusionwithinthecommunity.Baseduponthecollaborativeeortsthattookplacein20142015isdestinedtobeoneoimplementation.AlongwiththetriedandtrueARCoRocklandwilloeranarrayocreativenewopportunitiesdesignedtoenhancethelivesopeopleoallabilities.AswitheveryenterpriseovaluetherewillsurelybehurdlesaheadbutARCoRocklandwillmeetthesehurdlesheadonwithafrmbelieinthedignityorisk.RichardS.SirotaCarmineG.MarchiondaTM 3AUTUMNWINTER2015ARCLIGHTARCofRocklandReceivesAccreditationforExcellenceOnJanuary92015ARCofRocklandreceivedaccreditationfromtheinternationally-recognizedCouncilonQualityandLeadershipCQL.CQListhegoldstandardintheeldnotesARCExecutiveDirectorCarmineMarchionda.Theprocessoattainingcerticationbegannearlytwoyearsagoandentailedarigorousexaminationoeachothesupportsandservicesweprovide.Withperson-centeredplanningattheheartooureortswehaveredesignedsomeoouroeringstostressthegreatestpossibleemphasisontheindividual.Theocusoncommunityinclusionandenhancedcommunicationamongandbetweenstaersamiliesandthepeoplewesupportareessentialtothesuccessothisorganization.ACQLthree-personevaluationteamspentveworkingdaysreviewingdocumentspreparedbyARCoRocklandandmeetingwithpeopleinvolvedineveryacetotheagency.LeadingtheteamwasBeckyHansenoSouthDakotaVicePresidentorAccreditationandTrainingorCQL.JeShoemakeroColoradoandJillWestringoNebraskaQualityEnhancementSpecialistswithCQLcompletedtheteam.JaneZemonARCAssociateExecutiveDirectororQualityServicesheadeduptheCQLprocessatARC.Thishasbeenatruegroupeort.SpecialthanksgotoBobBrookeARCDirectoroQualityImprovement.Bobundertookthemonumentaltaskooverseeingthegatheringoinormationrequiredoraccreditation.ActuallyinonewayoranothereverystapersonandeverypersonwhoreliesuponARCoRocklandhasbeentouchedbythethoroughanalysisoouragencyandalloitscomponentsduringthepast24monthssaysMs.ZemonReceivingthisaccreditationsetsusapartasanorganizationwitharealunderstandingothedirectiontheeldmusttakeinplacingthepersonrstinallthatwedo.TheCouncilonQualityandLeadershipwasoundedin1969.InadditiontotheUnitedStatesCQLaccreditsorprovidestrainingatagenciesandorganizationsinCanadaIrelandNewZealandandAustralia.InrefectinguponherobservationsatARCMs.HansensaysThereisasenseopassionandcommitmenthere.Thepeoplewevemetexpressedtheirtrustinthisagency.Theyappreciatetheabilitytohaveopendiscussionsandtheyknowthattheyaretakenseriously.CommentinguponhisvisittoanARChomeMr.ShoemakersaysItwasoneothemostpleasantvisitsIhavehadanywhere.Ms.WestringwasparticularlyimpressedwiththeevidentskillsothemenandwomenemployedbyeWorksARCshouseholdandcorporateelectronicsrecyclingcenter.Imatreehuggersheexplainsnotingthepositiveimpactrecyclinghasontheenvironment.TheCQLevaluationandaccreditationhasbeenanexcitingeducationalandproductiveexperiencesaysARCBoardoDirectorsPresidentRichardSirota.Thestrategicplanthatwehavecreatedthroughthisprocesswillhelpguideusintotheutureaswedeterminethewaysinwhichweshouldsupportthepeopleinourcare.WearethrilledtohavereceivedCQLaccreditationstatesMr.Marchionda.Butthisisjustarststep.CQLisaour-yearprocessduringwhichtimewewillcontinuetoevaluateourservicesandsupportsasweimplementpracticesgearedtowardsthegreatestpossibleautonomyoreachothepeoplewhocountonuseveryday.FromleftCQLQualityEnhancementSpecialistJeffShoemakerCQLVicePresidentforAccreditationandTrainingBeckyHansenPresidentARCBoardofDirectorsRichardSirotaARCAssociateExecutiveDirectorforQualityServicesJaneZemonVicePresidentARCBoardofDirectorsKarenFeinsteinARCDirectorofQualityImprovementBobBrookeCQLQualityEnhancementSpecialistJillWestringARCDeputyExecutiveDirectorDr.StevenJ.RubinskyandARCExecutiveDirectorCarminaMarchionda. 4ARCLIGHTAUTUMNWINTER2015NYSARCStevenKrollNYSARCsnewly-appointedExecutiveDirectorjoinedtheteaminJanuaryothisyearandhehashitthegroundrunning.Thereisnoquestionthatweareinatransormativeenvironment.Thegovernmentwantstochangehowtheypayorservices.Itwantstochangethesettingsinwhichthoseservicesaredeliveredandthemannerinwhichtheservicesaredelivered.Iknowromtalkingwithamiliessel-advocatesandleadersthatthereistremendousearaboutwhatthistransormationwillmeanhowitwillenablepeoplewithintellectualandotherdevelopmentaldisabilitiestolivesaeproductiveandhappylives.InordertoallayconcernsandanswerquestionsMr.KrollintendstotravelextensivelymeetingwithrepresentativesochaptersthroughoutNewYork.Heemphasizestheimportanceoeducatinglegislatorsregardingissuesoconcern.Familiesneedtobeabletounderstandwhatitmeansortheirlovedoneswhenthegovernmentbuildscomplexsystems.ItisNYSARCsresponsibilitytoworkwithgovernmentleaderstomakethosesystemsmoreperson-centeredandtohelpthegovernmentunderstandtheneedsotheindividualswesupport.Althoughthereremainmanyquestionsregardingitsviabilitymanagedcareisagovernmentpriority.Mr.KrollcomplimentsRocklandCountyandtheotherARCswhichhaveundertakenpilotprojectsdesignedtotestthewatersoamanagedcareenvironment.Seestorypage14Thisisanexcitingandboldleadershipopportunitythatwillsetastatewideexampleorusregardingwhatispossibleandwhatchallengesexisthesays.Successisnotyetguaranteed.Wewillneedtoknowitheratesthatthegovernmentwillpaywillbeadequatetoprovideallotheservicesnecessary.AConversationwithStevenKrollNYSARCExecutiveDirectorLongtimeNYSARCExecRetiresBestWishesfromARCofRocklandARCoRocklandoersitssinceregratitudetoMarcBrandtwhoretiredDecember312014ater32yearsatthehelmoNYSARCInc.DespitethesometimesoverwhelmingchallengesthatacedthefeldsaysMr.BrandtIneverlostaiththatmydecisiontobepartoNYSARCwasoneothebestdecisionsIhaveevermadeNYSARChasnotbeenjustacareerbuttrulymysecondamily.ThroughouthistenurewithNYSARCMarcBrandthasdemonstratedthevalueothecombinedvoicesoitsmanychaptermembers.ARCoRocklandhasclearlybenefttedromhisleadershipstatesARCoRocklandExecutiveDirectorCarmineMarchionda.AmonghisnumerousaccomplishmentsMr.BrandtciteshisinvolvementintheNewYorkCaresinitiativeasoneothemostsignifcant.Thatprogramwhichtookplaceunderthestewardshipothen-CommissionerThomasMaulandGovernorGeorgePatakigavethisfeldatremendousamountoresourcestodevelopcommunity-basedlivingopportunitiesorindividualswithdevelopmentaldisabilitieswhichreallyledtotheclosingoalmostallinstitutionsaswellasensuringthatindividualsinourcommunitiesinneedoresidentialplacementhadhomes.CertainlyNewYorkCareshasgonealongwaytoimprovethelivesothepeopleweserve.ARCalsooersitsgratitudetoJohnA.SchuppenhauerEsq.whocompletedhisourthtermoofceasPresidentoNYSARCinOctobero2014.AmongthehighlightsohistermMr.SchuppenhauerinstitutedNYSARCsPresidentsProjectaspartotheNYSARCGivesBackinitiative.ThatendeavorwasastatewideeorttoengageindivdualssupportedbyNYSARCchaptersinvolunteeractivitiesinlocalcommunities.SaysMr.MarchiondaWeareortunatetohavehadbothMr.SchuppenhauerandMarcBrandtguidingusorwardinthevibrantorganizationthatisNYSARC.Weknowthatbothmenwillcontinuetoremaininvolvedinthefeld. 5AUTUMNWINTER2015ARCLIGHTNYSARCSomeothisrestsinthehandsoourelectedofcialsagainthatreturnsustoourroleasadvocates.Medicaidwhichprovidesundingormostotheservicesweoerisoneothelargestandmostexpensiveprogramsintheederalbudget.WehaveanewCongressandwearegoingtohavetoeducatethatCongress.NewYorkStatehasbeenaleaderindevelopingprogramsorpeoplewithintellectualanddevelopmentaldisabilities.WeneedourcongressionaldelegationtobeleadersinensuringthattherightpolicydecisionsaremadeinWashingtonDCtosupportourstate.Onthesubjectosel-advocacyandadvocacyingeneralMr.Krollsaystheimportanceodisseminatingpersonalstoriescannotbeoverestimated.EveryplaceIturntomyriendsmyextendedamilythecommunityinwhichIliveamongmycolleaguesamongpeopleintheexecutivebranchogovernmentpeopleinthelegislatureeveryoneinsomewayistouchedbypeoplewithdevelopmentaldisabilities.ItisthepersonalstoriesotheindividualswithintellectualandotherdevelopmentaldisabilitiesandtheiramiliesthatMr.Krollbelieveshaveanimpactonelectedofcialsatalllevels.HeencourageschaptermemberstoembraceNYSARCsrequeststosendletterstolegislatorstocontacteditorsolocalnewspapers.OrgiveNYSARCyourstoriessothatwecanletelectedofcialsknowwhatisimportanttoyouandyouramilymembers.ProvidingthepeoplesupportedbyNYSARCchapterswithopportunitiesormeaningulandsignifcantinclusioninthebroadercommunityisapriority.Mr.KrolloershiscongratulationstoARCoRocklandonreceivingCQLcertifcation.Seestorypage3.ThatisagreataccomplishmentoneothemanystepsthatallNYSARCchaptersaretakingtobereadyortheuturehesays.OhispositionasExecutiveDirectorMr.Krollexpressesenthusiasmortheworkthatliesahead.IellinlovewithNYSARCandtheamiliesduringtheinterviewprocess.Ithinkthisjobchosemeatexactlytherighttimeinmycareer.Mr.KrollholdsanundergraduatedegreeinBusinessAdministrationromSUNYBualoandaMastersDegreeinHealthAdministrationromDukeUniversityinNorthCarolina.PriortojoiningNYSARChewasVicePresidentoGovernmentAairsandExternalRelationsortheHealthcareAssociationoNewYorkStateor19years.HecontinuestoserveasavolunteerEmergencyMedicalTechnicianapositionhehasheldor33years.AndheisatrusteeortheCobleskillRegionalHospitalinCobleskillNYormorethanadecade.Mr.KrollandhiswieTriciaAsaroahealthlawattorneyareparentso12-year-oldKateand8-year-oldJack.TheamilylivesinDelmarNY.IamalielongNewYorkerromLongIslandnotesMr.Kroll.ItisajoyormetobeabletoworkorNYSARCtheChaptersowhichrangeromMontauktoNiagaraFallsandnorthtotheCanadianborder.Iconsideritaspecialopportunitytobeabletoworkcloselywithindividualsamiliesdirectsupportproessionalsandleadersinthiswonderulstatewideorganization.CLIFTONBUDDDEMARIALLPREPRESENTINGEMPLOYERSINEMPLOYMENTMATTERSTHEEMPIRESTATEBUILDING350FIFTHAVE.61STFLOORNEWYORKNEWYORK10118TEL212687-7410FAX212687-3285EMAILkjmcgillcbdm.comrkmusercbdm.comOfficeDocumentSolutionsCREATESTORESHAREDESTROY845-942-1400www.decoffice.com 6ARCLIGHTAUTUMNWINTER2015NYSARCLauraJ.KennedyoStatenIslandNYbeganhertermasPresidentoNYSARCinOctober2014.ConcurrentwithherpostasPresidentoNYSARCinJuneothisyearMs.Kennedywillcompletethenalyearoathree-yeartermasPresidentoAHRCtheNewYorkCitychapter.Thenewly-electedNYSARCPresidenthasbeeninvolvedintheeldodevelopmentaldisabilitiesrombothproessionalandpersonalperspectives.SheisDirectorotheStatenIslandEarlyChildhoodDirectionCenteratStatenIslandUniversityHospital.FundedbytheNewYorkStateEducationDepartmenttheCenterisoneo14suchentitiesthroughouttheStateoeringresourcesandreerralstoamiliesochildrenwithdevelopmentaldisabilitiesrombirththoughageveandpeoplewhoworkintheeld.Ms.KennedyandherhusbandHenryaretheparentsoourdaughtersoneowhomhasadevelopmentaldisability.WhenJulianow32wasborntherewasnotmuchinormationoutthererecallsMs.Kennedy.OnethingledtoanotherandIenrolledherinanEarlyInterventionprogram.ThenIoundanAHRCNewYorkCityfyeraboutasiblingprogram.IthoughtThismustbeagreatorganizationtothinkaboutsiblings.TodayJuliaKennedylivesnearheramilyinanAHRCresidenceonStatenIsland.In1993Ms.KennedyjoinedtheBoardoDirectorsoAHRC.ItwasasourceocomorttoknowthatmychapterwasconnectedtootherchaptersthroughouttheState.ByjoiningtheBoardIbecameawareothequalityandextentoservices.In2004Ms.KennedybecameinvolvedinNYSARCwheresheheldavarietyopositionsincludingSeniorVicePresidentandVicePresidentotheSoutheastRegion.TheNYSARCpresidentacknowledgesthatthecurrentuncertaintyregardingundingwithintheeldandthemovetomanagedcareorpeoplewithdevelopmentaldisabilitieshasmadethisascarytime.Thelasttenyearshavebeenveryunsettling.HoweversheaddsItisalsoanexcitingtime.IthinkweallagreethatNewYorkStatehasbeenabletodevelopthemostappropriateandhighestlevelocareorpeoplewithintellectualandotherdevelopmentaldisabilitiesmoresothanmanyotherstateshaveachieved.Thechallengesheexplainsistomaintainandexpandservicesandsupportswhiletighteningbelts.NooneatNYSARCisopposedtobeingmoreecient.NYSARCistheonlyorganizationoitskindinNewYorkStatethathastheabilitytodevelopaqualitymanagedcareprogramthatwillwork.WearelookingatPHPSeestorypage14asamodelomanagedcarethattspeoplewithdevelopmentaldisabilities.Ms.KennedybelievesthatduringthiscriticaltimeinNYSARCshistorycollaborationamongindividualchaptersandregionswillbevital.Itwouldnotsurprisemeisomechaptersmergetobestrongershesays.WhileacknowledgingthechallengesaheadMs.KennedypointstoopportunitiesorwaysinwhichwecanmakeNYSARCmorenimbleagileandecient.Sheemphasizestheimportanceoamilyinvolvementparticularlytheinvolvementoyoungamilies.Wehavetoeducatepeoplehelpthemunderstandthatwhatisavailabletothemtodaywasnotalwayshere.Wedontwanttolosewhatthoseoundingparentsgavetous.Wehaveanobligationasparentsandamilymemberstoensurethatourchildrenhaveaplaceinthecommunitywhentheyareadults.Ouramilymembershavetobethedrivingorceinworkingwiththeproessionalsatourchapterstokeepourservicesintact.Thismustbeanintergenerationaleort.OherroleasPresidentoNYSARCMs.KennedysaysItisaprivilegetoserveinthispositionandcarryoutwhatwasstarted65yearsagobyamiliesoramilies.IntroducingNYSARCPresidentNYSARCInc.iscomprisedof54ChaptersthroughoutNewYork.Theorganizationsupportsmorethan60000peoplewithintellectualanddevelopmentaldisabilitieswithamembershipofmorethan100000. 7AUTUMNWINTER2015ARCLIGHTSENIORSANDSPECIALNEEDSCUSTOMERSDONTALWAYSKNOWWHERETOTURN.SOHERESAHELPINGHAND.Ifyouare62yearsofageorolderorhaveavisionhearingorspeechimpairmentorotherdisabilityyoucouldqualifyforspecialutilityprotectionunderNewYorkStatelaw.IfyourhearingisimpairedgetfreeaccesstoaTelecommunicationsRelayServiceTRSbycalling711.ForthevisuallyimpairedORcanprovidelargeprintorbraillebills.Formoreinformationpleasecallustollfreeat1-877-434-4100orvisitusatoru.com. 8ARCLIGHTAUTUMNWINTER2015JUNE172015NewCITyNytoImpactthecourseofaLifeADAyonthecourseaniblyinind18-lp70ini30th30thBenefittingARCofRoCklAndSavetheDate 9AUTUMNWINTER2015ARCLIGHTAwardsHonorsARCStafferHonoredEstherSchulmanARCCoordinatoroCommunityOutreachwashonoredbyRocklandJewishFamilyServiceataDecember7brunchatRockleighCountryClub.Ms.SchulmanhasbeeninstrumentalincoordinatinganongoingcollaborationbetweenJFSandARCoRockandsResidentialDivision.VolunteersrepresentingsynagoguesthroughoutRocklandvisitresidentsoARChomesonaregularbasis.JFSvolunteershostanannualChanukahpartyaModelSederandasummerbarbequeorpeoplewithintellectualandotherdevelopmentaldisabilities.OtherhonoreeswereEllynCohenSandiandMarkJacobsandtheWeingeramily.NYSARCHonorsJournalNewsWriterErnieGarciasecondromrightstawriterortheJournalNewsMediaGroupwastherecipientotheNYSARCInc.2014MediaAwardpresentedduringNYSARCs65thAnnualConventionAwardsLuncheonOctober17.TheeventtookplaceattheHiltonAlbanyinAlbanyNY.Mr.GarciawasnominatedbyARCoRocklandorhisMarch26articleentitledTransformingWork.ThestoryemphasizedthebeneftsohiringpeoplewithintellectualandotherdevelopmentaldisabilitiesthroughagenciessuchasARCoRockland.ARCoRocklandalsoreceivedanawardoritsvideoentitledWorkingTogetherhighlightingseveralRocklandcompanieswhohavebeenmorethansatisfedwithemployeeshiredthroughARC.EmployersHonoredRobertWoodillGeneralManagerotheHMSHostCorporationattheSloatsburgTravelPlazainSloatsburgNYacceptedastatewideawardorthatcompanyslongtimecommitmenttohiringpeoplewithdisabilities.NominatedbyARCoRocklandtheawardwaspresentedatanOctober24breakastsponsoredbyTheRocklandEmploymentNetworkandTheCountyoRockland.TheSloatsburgTravelPlazaoperatesseveralrestaurantstwoowhichBurgerKingandSbarroshaveemployedworkersthroughARCsCareerServicesDivisionormorethan20years.EdBurkeGeneralManageroFairwayMarketNanuetNYreceivedaRegionalAwardattheevent.NominatedbyARCoRocklandandseveralotheragenciesFairwayMarketwasnotedoritspracticeocommunityinvolvementincludingthehiringandsupportopeoplewithdisabilities.BothMr.WoodillandMr.BurkearemembersoARCoRockandsBusinessAdvisoryCouncil.L-RARCExecutiveDirectorCarmineMarchiondaPresidentARCBoardoDirectorsRichardSirotaErnieGarciaandARCDeputyExecutiveDirectorStevenJ.RubinskyPhD.FrontL-RWilbertMarcSloatsburgTravelPlazaManagerRobertWoodillSloatsburgTravelPlazaGeneralManagerJohnCovielloNewtonJohnTamarSarianandLaurieSullivanpeopleemployedatSloatsburgTravelPlaza.BackL-RMarkRidgewayAccesVRDistrictOfceAnaDuraesDistrictManagerNYSOfceoChildrenFamilyServicesCommissionortheBlindKathyCanterARCDirectoroJobServicesLeslieGoldressRocklandJFSVicePresidentandFundraisingChairpersonletwithARCCoordinatoroCommunityOutreachEstherSchulman 10ARCLIGHTAUTUMNWINTER2015AwardsHonorsARCEmployeesDesignatedFortyUnder40AwardeesSeanStallingsARCoRocklandEmploymentSpecialistandLindseyEmmerich-RileyAssistantDirectoroDayHabilitationServiceswereamongthe2014FortyUnder40honoreesnamedbytheRocklandEconomicDevelopmentCorporation.AwardswerepresentedOctober16duringaceremonyattheCrownePlazainSuernNY.EmployedbyARCoRocklandin2007SeanStallingsbeganhiscareerinARCsCareerServicesDivision.InthiscapacityhewasresponsibleorhelpingpeoplewithintellectualandotherdevelopmentaldisabilitiesprepareoremploymentinthecommunitybyimprovingtheirworkreadinessskillsandsecuringemploymentopportunitiesnotesKathyCanterARCDirectoroJobPlacementServices.Seanquicklyprovedthathewasadedicatedconscientiousandresponsibleleader.In2013Mr.Stallingswaspromotedtohiscurrentmanagementposition.TodayamonghismanyresponsibilitiesMr.Stallingssupervisesprevocationalspecialists.Thespecialistsinturnprovidesupportandtrainingto150menandwomenwithdevelopmentaldisabilitiestowardsthegoalosecuringemploymentinthecommunity-at-large.SaysMr.StallingsothehonorJusttohavebeennominatedortheFortyUnder40Awardisagreateeling.Itsnicetoknowthatmyworkisbeingrecognizedbymysupervisors.Tohavehadmyeortsevaluatedbypeoplewhohavenotworkedwithmeanddeemedmeworthoreceivingtheawardisveryhumbling.ItrynottoletmyselgettooexcitedabouthonorssuchasthesebecauseIdonotworktoearnrewards.Iworktogetthejobdoneandhopeullytogetitdonewell.IamgrateultohavereceivedthisawardandIcelebratethishonorwithallwhohavehelpedshapemeintothepersonIamtoday.SeanisrespectedbyhissupervisorshispeersandthemenandwomeninhiscaresaysMs.Canter.WecanalwayscountonhimtovolunteeratARCeventsduringnon-workinghours.SeanisanexemplaryemployeearolemodelandanassettoARCoRockland.TheFortyUnder40honoriswelldeserved.LindseyEmmerich-RileyjoinedtheARCoRocklandstain2009asaTeamLeader.InhercurrentroleasAssistantDirectorLindseyhasbeeninstrumentalinhelpingARCoRocklandlaunchapilotprojectutilizingthetenetsoAppliedBehaviorAnalysisABAoradultswithautismspectrumdisordersexplainsTaraLewis-HicksDirectoroDayHabilitationServices.Autismistypicallycharacterizedbydifcultywithcommunicationandsocialization.TherecentincreaseinautismistheimpetusorourhavingembarkedonthisprojectnotesMs.Lewis-Hicks.LindseyhelpedtobothdesignandimplementtheprojectentitledAbilitiesBeyondAutismorthesixmenandwomeninitiallyenrolled.Todaytheprogramhasexpandedandweexpectcontinuedgrowthasmoreyoungpeoplewithautismgraduateromhighschoolandtansitontoadulthood.InadditiontoherworkwithAbilitiesBeyondAutismMs.Rileysupervisesandcoordinatesvolunteeractivitiesormorethan155adultswithintellectualandotherdevelopmentaldisabilitieswhoreceiveservicesthroughARCoRockland.WhethersheisworkingwithrecenthighschoolgraduatesorseniorcitizensLindseyputsherallintoeveryinteractionremarksMs.Lewis-Hicks.Lindseyunderstandsthevalueoaholisticphilosophyincaringorpeople.Sheiscompassionateandskilledtheconsummateproessional.BeingaFortyUnder40recipientisanamazinghonorsaysMs.Emmerich-Riley.IdedicatethisawardtoallthoseIworkwithonadailybasis.Withoutthemwewouldneverbeabletoreachourultimategoalopromotingindependenceorall.Iambeyondgrateulorthisrecognitionandwillcontinuetodomybestatgivingavoicetothosewhomightotherwisegounheard.LindseyEmmerich-RileyandSeanStallings 11AUTUMNWINTER2015ARCLIGHT11AwardsHonorsLigiaRyanHonoredWithMartinLutherKingJr.AwardLigiaRyanaDirectSupportProfessionalatARCofRocklandwashonoredJanuary16atARCHeadquartersinCongerswiththeagencysannualDr.MartinLutherKingJr.Award.InacceptingthecovetedawardMs.RyansaidIlovemyjobbecauseIlovethepeopleatARC.Ialwayslookforwardtocomingtoworktoseethemandhelpwithanythingtheyneedwithalloftheiractivities.TheresnootherplaceIwanttoworkbecausethisismyotherfamilyrighthere.PresentingtheawardtoMs.RyanJulietAsamoahARCofRocklandDirectorofSeniorServicesremarkedLigiaisoneofthemostdedicateddependablepassionateandresourcefulassistantswithwhomIhaveeverworked.RegardlessoftheweatherLigiaarrivesveryearlyinthemorningtogetreadyfortheday.Shehashadperfectattendancesinceshewashired21yearsago.LigiabelieveswholeheartedlythatpeopleshouldberecognizedfortheirabilitiesMs.Asamoahcontinued.Herlifesgoalistoadvancetherightsofpeoplewithdevelopmentaldisabilities.Shemakesalastingimpressiononthepeoplewesupportandmembersofthebroadercommunity.Sheisarespectedleaderamongherpeersbecausesheiscommittedtotheideaofequalrightsforallpeople.Dr.Kingwroteaboutbrotherhoodbeingarealityandbeingourbrotherskeeper.Ligiademonstrateshowwecangetclosertothatgoalbyextendingourselvestomembersofthecommunity.BornintheDominicanRepublicMs.Ryanisoneof13children.Theirparentsrecentlycelebratedtheir70thweddinganniversary.Ms.Ryansaidthatgrowingupinalargeclose-knitfamilyhelpedhertonaturallypitchinandhelpbesensitivetotheneedsofothersandtreateveryonewithrespect.SheandherhusbandJimareresidentsofNewRochelleNYwhereMs.RyanhasbeenvolunteeringwithTroopSixBoyScoutsfor18years.Sheassistswithspecialeventsandtransportsscoutstotheirmeetingsasneeded.ShehelpsintheCCDreligiouseducationclassesforhighschoolstu-dentsatSt.GabrielCatholicChurch.Ms.Ryanensuresthatseniorcitizensinherneighborhoodaresafeduringstormsandsheoftencooksandbakesforthem.Dr.StevenJ.RubinskyARCofRocklandDeputyExecutiveDirectorprovidedtheopeningremarksandintroducedRocklandCountyExecutiveEdDay.TheHon.EdDaystatedWeareallfollowinginMartinLutherKingJr.sfootstepsatARCofRockland.Equalityandhumanrightsarebeingpursuedhereeveryday.Youareheroesovercomingchallengeseverydaytogivegreateropportunitiestopeoplewithdevelopmentalandintellectualdisabilities.RamNagubandiRocklandCountyCommissioneronHumanRightsaddedMartinLutherKingJr.leftaneverlastinglegacythatincludeshisIHaveaDreamspeech.ItispowerfulguidingusinouractionseverydayjustasweareguidedbytheDeclarationofIndependenceandtheGettysburgAddress.ARCofRocklandsDr.MartinLutherKingJr.AwardispresentedannuallytothepersonorpersonswhothroughactionsanddeedsemulateDr.King. SPONSORSActiveInternationalAetnaAptarMr.Mrs.HarveyBerkBDOChestnutRidgeTransportationClitonBuddDeMariaCornerstoneRestaurantMr.Mrs.JamesCostelloDECOfceSolutionsMr.Mrs.NickDeSantisDiamondCutLandscapingDrive-MasterExecutiveCompensationPlanersHectorMayFocusedWealthManagementLauraYasskyGlynnGuerinGuerinInserraSupermarketsInter-CountyAlarmIrwinSiegelAgencyMr.Mrs.MichaelMcCueMindworksCharitableLeadTrustMutualoAmericaNewCityLittleLeagueNewburghToyotaNovartisNicePakPDIOmnicarePerormanceFoodService-AFIMr.Mrs.HaroldJ.PetersonPaulPiperatoRelphBeneftAdvisorsRocklandRealtyAlanYasskyUSISJosephLaganaVerticonLtd.VirtualOfcewareLLCMEDIASPONSORSNews12HudsonValleyRivertownMagazineRocklandEconomicDevelopmentCorp.RocklandTourismRockland411TheJournalNewsLoHud.com100.7WHUDDONATIONSStevenAbelVirginiaAndriolaCarmelaAntonelloAvasFlowersBacktoEarthBakerTaylorBeckerleLumberBestWesternNyackBethelWoodsJudyBoxerWilliamBrittCarnegieHallMr.Mrs.StevenCataniaCheesecakeFactoryMr.Mrs.GeorgeConklinConnecticutBusinessSystemsTheCornerBakeryMr.Mrs.MichaelCostelloHildaCusickD.AnthonyHairSalonDaveBustersMr.Mrs.JosephDeCiccoDeCiccosMarketplaceTheresaDonovanEdibleArrangementsFairwayMarketMr.Mrs.CarlGambinoLeeGilheanyGloriaGiordanoGlenwoodMillBedBreakastMr.Mrs.HarveyGoldenbergHandStoneMassageCarolHansenHarmonyWithinMassageJudithHershatHolidayInnOrangeburgCatherineHowardIccoCheeseImageWorksSalonJCCRocklandMr.Mrs.BarryKrinskyMr.Mrs.KennethLeshnerAnnaLorelliLowesFrancesMageeKenMahoneyMr.Mrs.RichardMarshallAudreyMcCueMichaelMcCueThomasMcGoldrickMcLaughlinFamilyLyndaMeltzerModellsBarbaraMurdockPaulMuscarellaNailsPlusNanuetHolidayFloristMr.Mrs.JamesNormoyleNovartisOldWorldMarketOmahaPrintOscarNailsPalisadesCenterManagementAngelaPestoneMr.Mrs.AnthonyRepolaDonRileyMr.Mrs.JaySaferAndrewSalnickShopsatNanuetBrianA.SicholEsq.Mr.Mrs.ArthurSteeleStirCrazyTargetVeraBradleyMr.Mrs.DanZernonePARTICIPANTS8NorthBroadway14HudsonThe76HouseAlainsFrenchBistroAtYourServiceNYCateringAuntMiasSweetsBakedbyAngelsBanchettoFeastBellaGiannasBOCESYoungChesCookieGirlBakeShopFlagstoneatCrownePlazaDefantBrewingCo.DelArteRestaurantDingmansDairyTheFillingStationandThe9WMarketGiuliosTheHudsonHouseoNyackHudsonValleyCakeryHudsonWaterClubItalianasManhattanBeerDistributorsandNewYorkWineSpiritsMarcellosRistoranteMatisseChocolatierMaurasKitchenMt.FujiRestaurantPalmBayInternationalParamountCountryClubPastaCucinaPatisserieDidierDumasPier701ThePorterHouseProhibitionRiverRadGrapesRestaurantXRocklandBakerySloveniaVodkaSouthernWineSpiritsTrincheroFamilyEstatesWinesTwoHenrysatHiltonPearlRiverTwoSpearStreetUnionRestaurantandBarLatinoWasabiWindsorGrilleatComortInn12ARCLIGHTAUTUMNWINTER2015 13AUTUMNWINTER2015ARCLIGHTVisitARCofRocklandsFacebookpagetoseemoreTastephotosbyMylesAronowitzLUSHPhotographyThe19thannualATasteofRocklandgarneredarecord130000forARCofRockland.The2014eventtookplaceattheHiltonPearlRiver.ProceedsarebeingusedforindividualizedjobcoachingandemploymentsupportaugmentativecommunicationandspeechtherapysupportandequipmentforandimprovementstoARCseWorkscorporateandhouseholdelectronicsrecyclingoperation.ThisyearsTastepaidtributetoRocklandCountyExecutiveEdDayaformermemberoftheARCFoundationBoardofDirectorsandalongtimesupporteroftheagency.Mr.DaywaspresentedwithanoriginalpaintingbynotedARCartistWilliamBritt.AllparticipatingrestaurantsreceivedcommemorativeTasteplaquesunderwrittenbyPerformanceFoodserviceAFIofElizabethNJ.ATasteofRocklandisbothheartwarmingandhumblingstatedARCExecutiveDirectorCarmineMarchionda.Itisagreatfeelingtoknowthatthemorethan350guestsinattendanceweretheretoenjoythebestcuisineintheCountywhilecontributingtoacausethatmakesarealdifferenceinpeopleslives.Morethan40restaurateurschefsandbeveragepurveyorsdonatedtheirtimetalentcuisineanddrinksforthespectaculargathering. 14ARCLIGHTAUTUMNWINTER2015PHPistheonlyinsurancecompanythatintegratescoverageorbothhealthcareandservicesorpeoplewithdisabilitiesincludingdayhabilitationresidentialhabilitationandrespiteamongothersexplainsJanAbelsethChieOperatingOfceroPHP.ThisullyintegrateddueladvantageprogramFIDAisearmarkedorthosepeoplewhoarerecipientsobothMedicaidandMedicare.Increasedoversightintheareaocarecoordinationandfscalefciencywereamongthereasonsorthepushtowardsmanagedcare.AsafrststepinthePHPprocessMetroARCchaptersaretestinganelectronichealthcarerecordssystemdesignedtointegratecarecoordinationservicereportingandtheimplementationoalieplanoreachotheindividualsenrolledinthepilot.ThepilotprojectlaunchedinNovembero2014willalsotestanenhancedmodelocarecoordinationwherebyaregisterednurseoranotherlicensedclinicianwillassistinassessingandintegratingallARCRollsOutCareCoordinationPilotARCoRocklandisoneofveNYSARCchaptersengagedinapilotprojectwhichwillserveasaprecursortoManagedCareorpeoplewithintellectualandotherdevelopmentaldisabilities.KnowncollectivelyasMetroARCtheparticipatingchaptersRocklandSuolkNassauNewYorkCityandWestchesterhavecontractedwithPartnersHealthPlanPHPinthisendeavor.SeatedL-RCareManagersMashaAriusKarenMcCuneRomaDouglas.StandingPHPDirectorofCareCoordinationSusanWallachleftandCareManagerGeorgetteTaylorGentechLtd.SALESANDSERVICEOFEMERGENCYGENERATORSMAINTENANCECONTRACTS24HOURSERVICEAUTOMATICHOMESTANDBYGENERATORSPROTECTYOURSELFAGAINSTMOTHERNATUREEveryGeneracGuardianSeriesgeneratoroers247powerprotectionandhandsfreeoperation.1inGeneracSalesinNewYorkStatefortwoyearsinarowGeneratorsareouronlybusinessGentechLtd.3017USRoute9WNewWindsorNY12553PHONE8455680500FAX8455683073WWW.GENTECHLTD.COMRESIDENTIALCOMMERCIALINDUSTRIALPROUDLYSERVINGTHETRISTATEAREA 15AUTUMNWINTER2015ARCLIGHTST.THOMASAQUINASCOLLEGEST.THOMASAQUINASCOLLEGEBEST.YOU.EVER.100UndergraduateAcademicandCareerPrograms40StudentActivitiesClubs18NCAADIISportsUptoaHalf-TuitionScholarshipforTransferStudentsMilitaryFriendlySchool-YellowRibbonProgramParticipantEVERYDAYISTRANSFERDAYTakeadvantageofon-the-spotcreditandscholarshipevaluations.Scheduleyourpersonalappointmenttoday845.398.4101orncapitelstac.edu.TheresstilltimetoapplyforFall2014.www.stac.eduapplyST.THOMASAQUINASCOLLEGEROCKLANDCOUNTYNEWYORK845.398.4100www.stac.eduAU.S.NewsWorldReportTop-TierInstitutionservicesincludingmedicalservices.TooverseethisaspectotheprojectPHPhashiredaDirectoroCareCoordinationoreachothefveparticipatingchapters.SusanWallachLCSWa17yearveteranoARCoRocklandandormerDirectoroARCFamilyServiceshasbeennamedPHPDirectoroCareCoordinationorRockland.Ms.WallachoverseesthePHPCareManagerswhoworkwithpilotparticipantsMedicaidServiceCoordinatorsamilymembersandARCServiceDepartmentstoensurethatservicesandsupportsaresuccessullyandappropriatelyintegratedtomeettheneedsotheindividual.ThepilotprojectgivesthefvechaptersauniqueopportunitytoevaluatetheprocessaswemovetowardsamanagedcareenvironmentsaysMs.Wallach.ThePHPCareManagersarehelpingtoensurethatthepersonreceivingsupportsthroughARCoRocklandistrulythecentralfgureinhisorherplanorlie.IncludinginormationgatheredthroughPOMsinterviewsSeestorypage16andocusingonindividualizedassessmentsandchoiceareimportantaspectsoCareCoordination.ItisthroughconversationswiththepeoplewesupportthatwelearnhowwecanbetterimprovethelivesothemenandwomenwhorelyonussaysMs.Wallach.Inputromtheindividualsandtheiramilymembersisalwayssignifcantbecauseamilyisoneothemostimportantaspectsoapersonslie.TobeeligibleorinclusioninthepilotprojectatARCoRocklandonemayliveathomeorinanARCresidencebutthebulkohisorhersupportsandservicesmustbedeliveredbyARCoRockland.Morethan180peoplearecurrentlyenrolled.TolearnmoreaboutthePHPpilotatARCoRocklandpleasecontactSusanWallachPHPcares.orgorcall845.450.5240. 16ARCLIGHTAUTUMNWINTER2015DianaZernonehasherheartsetonexhibitingherartworkinapublicspace.Withherwinningcombinationoftalentandconvictionthereisagoodchancetheshowwillgoon.Iloveartshesays.EverydayuntilIwas21IwatchedBobRothonTV.Hewasmyinspirationheismyinspiration.Inartthereisnorightorwrongwayofdoingsomething.Youdowhatisinyourmind.Thereisnosuchthingasgettingfrustrated.Itmaytakeawhilebutyoujustdoit.Ms.ZernoneenjoyedartclasseswhenshewasastudentatFelixFestaJuniorHighSchool.Duringhighschoolshetookprivatelessonsinherparentshome.In2003shemovedtoanARChomewithfourfriendswheresheagainsignedupforprivatelessonsatalocallibrary.Thenin2014duringaPOMsconversationwithARCstaffersMs.Zernonevoicedherdesireforfurtherprofessionalinstruction.In2013ARCofRocklandlaunchedanagency-wideprojectknownasPersonalOutcomeMeasuresPOMs.Underlyingthisendeavoristheknowledgethatallpeoplehavetherighttolivesofdignityopportunityandinclusioninthecommunity-at-large.Tothatendstaffmembersengagedinin-depthconversationswitheveryadultwhoreceivesservicesandsupportsthroughARC.Thegoaltoascertainindividualdreamsandaspirationsandsetinmotiontheprocessesactionsoreventsthatwouldturndreamsintorealities.ThefollowingstoriesarethreeamongthedozensofpositiveoutcomesthathaveresultedfromtheongoingPOMsproject.POMsTHEPOMsPromiseACanDoAttitude 17AUTUMNWINTER2015ARCLIGHTWeresearchedacoupleoplacesandlookedatbrochuresrecallsARCHouseManagerBeatriceLaurien-Honorius.Dianadecidedtosignuporasix-weekcourseatRocklandCenterfortheArtsinWestNyack.InitiallyMs.ZernonesaysIwasnervousandexcitedIcouldntbelieveIwastakingartlessonsatRocklandCenterortheArts.Itwasgreat.Anenthusiasmorartcomesnaturallytothisspiritedwoman.MyMomsaysImverycreative.Mysisterisanartistandmytwounclesareartists.ItisnotjustthemakingoarthoweverwhichintriguesMs.Zernonebutthestudyoart.IlikeVincentVanGoghLeonardoDaVinciMichelangeloRenaissanceartsheexplains.HerparentsattesttotheactthatdrawingandpaintingarejusttwooMs.Zernonesmanyinterests.IthinkartisDianaswayocommunicatingbeautyremarksMs.ZernonesatherDan.Shealsolovesmusic.Shesbeentakingguitarandpianolessonsoryears.Weboughtherakaraokemachine.TherearealittlemorethanathousandhoursosongsonthatmachineandIbetsheknowseveryoneothem.Sticktuitivenessisevidentinalloherendeavors.Ms.ZernonehasbeenemployedbyBarnesNobleatthePalisadesCentermallor11yearswheresheworksthreedaysaweek.Sheassistsourreceivingdepartmentpreparingbooksorgoingouttothefoororreturningbookstopublishers.ShelovestoworkinourMusicandMovieDepartmenthelpingourmusicsellerstoprepareandtakedownsalesitems.WeknewoherloveomusicasourReceivingManagerJimIevolellawasonceherguitarinstructor.DianasbeenagreatadditiontoourteamwelcomingalloournewbooksellersalwayspositivealwayslookingtobemorehelpulsaysAssistantStoreManagerJohnGilbert.OnThursdaysandFridaysMs.ZernoneisenrolledatAnotherStepanareaagencyprovidingindividualizedsupportstopeoplewithdevelopmentaldisabilitieswhereamongotheractivitiesshevolunteersatacommunitygarden.Itsagoodeelingtohelpotherpeople.InwhateverlittlesparetimeremainsMs.ZernonesaysIlovedoingresearch.Itisamazingwhatyoulearnwhenyouresearchthings.Iseealotobooksatmyjob.WhensomethingcatchesmyeyeIwriteitdown.ItcouldbeaboutpoliticsaboutpeopleBetsyRossMartinLutherKingAbrahamLincoln.WhenIgohomeIdotheresearchontheinternetonmyiPad.FromthetimeIwasyoungIalwaysaskedquestions.MymomtoldmeIwasCuriousGeorge.IDianaaskstoughquestionswehavealwaysansweredtothebestoourabilitynotesMr.Zernone.Sheisinterestedinhowtheworldworks.Shesinterestedinpeople.Wetrytoexposehertomanythingstoprepareherortheuture.Itsimportanttoencourageandsupportourchildren.WereveryproudoDiana.Astaunchsel-advocateMs.Zernoneisadamantabouttheimportanceostandinguporonesrightsandocourseaskingquestions.Iyouwantsomethingyouhavetospeakup.IyoudontsayanythinghowwillyougetananswerWhenyoutalktosomeoneyoushouldmakeeyecontactlookattheperson.Youhavetohaveaconversation.ItispreciselyMs.ZernonesongoingconversationswithARCstamembersthatledtoclassesatRocklandCenterortheArts.AndnextonthelistIwouldliketohavemyownartshowitcouldbeanywhereshestates.ActuallysheaddswithadisarmingsmileIlovetopaintbutIwoulddoanythingtotakeasculptureclass.IwilldomoreresearchingmaybeIhaveahiddentalentthatIdontknowoyet. 18ARCLIGHTAUTUMNWINTER2015POMsTHEPOMsPromiseIfnotfortheinterviewwithMiguelwemayneverhaveknownabouthisdreamsaysJacquelinePhillipsARCDirectorofStaffDevelopmentandTraining.Ms.PhillipsandAnnetteGradyARCCommunityDirectoroResidentialLiemetwithMiguelGonzalezinMarcho2013whenthePOMsprojectwasfrstrolledoutatARC.AtthetimeMiguelwaslivinginanARCcommunityresidenceinPearlRiver.HelikedhishousematesandthestamemberswhoworkedintheresidencebuthemadeitcleartousthathewantedgreaterindependenceparticularlyinhislivingarrangementrecallsMs.Phillips.WespokewithARCsResidentialDepartment.WhenanopportunityaroseMiguelwascontactedimmediately.TodayMr.Gonzalezsharesatwo-bedroomapartmentwithRogerEvans.AlthoughthetwowereacquaintancespriortoMr.Gonzalezsmovetheyhavesincebecomegoodriends.ARCDirectSupportProessionalJakimaByrdResidenceManagerAliciaNoelandotherARCstaersmaintainongoingrelationshipswithMr.Gonzalez.Ms.Byrdspends30hourseachweekassistingthehousemateswithgroceryshoppingbankinglaundryandotherhome-relatedactivities.YearsagobeoremovingtoRocklandCountyMr.GonzalezlivedinBrooklyn.Herecallstravelingromoneboroughtoanothertraversingthecityonhisown.WhenImovedtoRocklandtobenearmybrotherandsisterImissedbeingabletogetaroundonmyownhesays.HecontinuestobeintouchwithhisgirlriendinBrooklynandwouldliketobeabletovisithermorerequently.AnARCstamemberaccompaniedMr.GonzaleztoBrooklynononeoccasionandhisgirlriendhasvisitedhimanumberotimes.OnceweareconfdentthatMiguelhasmasteredthetriptoBrooklynunderourguidancehewillbeabletotakethetriponhisownsaysMs.Phillips.CookingorhimselisanothermeasureoindependenceAPlaceofHisOwn 19AUTUMNWINTER2015ARCLIGHTtowhichMr.Gonzalezaspires.UnderthesupervisionoMs.ByrdandMs.Noelhehasbeguntomakethisgoalareality.ButalwayssaetyisourprimaryconsiderationMs.Phillipsstates.Whetherithastodowithindependenttravelcookingorsomeotheractivityweprovideintensiveoversightuntilwearecertainthatthepersonisullycapableocarryingoutaspecifctaskonhisorherown.Risktakingprovidesopportunitiesorpersonalgrowth.Howeverwehavechoicesregardingourpreparednessandthedegreeoriskoraparticularundertaking.ARCoRocklandhastheresponsibilityomakingsurethatthepeopleunderstandpotentialrisksandaremakinginormedchoices.Mr.GonzalezisagraduateoSANYSUastatewideprogramgearedtowardsthedevelopmentoleadershipandsel-advocacyorpeoplewithintellectualandotherdevelopmentaldisabilities.Hehasmasteredtheartoaskingorandpursuingthoseaspectsoliethatmattermosttohim.HeisaregularparticipantintheannualSel-AdvocacyConerenceinAlbanysponsoredbytheSel-AdvocacyAssociationoNewYorkStateSANYSwherehesitsinonclassesdesignedtobolsterhisskillsasaleader.PriortohismoveMr.GonzalezhadbeenemployedbyWalmartinSuernorthreeyears.ResidinginNewCityNYmeantthathewouldneedtofndajobmoreaccessibletohisnewlivingquarters.WiththehelpoARCoRocklandsCareerServicesDivisionhesecuredapositionwithFairwayinNanuetNY.Hetakespublictransportationtoandromhisjob.ServiceCoordinationiskeytoassistingMr.Gonzalezinreachinghisdesiredgoals.HechoseDanielleLoredoashisServiceCoordinatorbecausehesaysShehelpsmewitheverything.BywayoexampleMs.LoredosaysBecauseMiguelisnotworkingasmanydaysashewants.WevemetwithourCareerServicesDivisiontoseeihishourscanbeincreasedorihecanfndasecondpart-timejob.HelpingMr.Gonzalezwiththeaspectsohisliethatareimportanttohimisamatteroteamwork.Recreationandsocializationplayasignifcantrole.Mr.GonzalezisanavidbowlerandalongtimememberoARCoRocklandsSundaymorningbowlingleagueatHi-TorlanesinWestHaverstrawNY.HealsobowlsatNewCityBowlandheplaysBingoatSt.AugustinesChurchinNewCity.AndsometimesRogerandIplaypoolatNewCityBowlsaysMr.Gonzalez.InthesummermonthsheattendsgamesatProvidentBankStadiumalwaysrootingorTheBoulders.AndwhenIhavemoneyIliketoeatatSanJuanRestaurantandHardWokBuet.BothrestaurantsarelocatedinNewCity.HerecentlysigneduporprivatesalsalessonsatNYDanceSportinNewCity.HeshopsatthePalisadesCenter.Gettingtothemallisnoproblem.TherearetwowaysIcango.Icantakethe91busthatstopsnexttomyapartmentorIcantaketheshuttletoRt.59.WhileMr.Gonzalezappreciatestheadvanceshehasmadeheiseagertomoveorwardwithgreaterspeed.SometimesittakesalongtimetogetwhatIwanthesays.Doingthingsstep-by-stepishard.AndyethedoesnotgiveupremarksMs.Phillips.Heremainspatientdeterminedandpersistent.WithhelpromARCoRocklandMiguelsvisionogreaterindependenceiscomingtrue.TopMiguelGonza-lezrelaxingathome.CenterWithapartmentmateRogerEvans.Be-lowWithDirectSupportProfessionalJakimaByrd. 20ARCLIGHTAUTUMNWINTER2015POMsTHEPOMsPromiseMyMomandIweresittingatthediningroomtabletalkingonedayandItoldherthatIwantedtostartabusinessthatwouldmakeadifferencebutIneededideastoknowhowtomakethatdreamcometrue.ShesaidWhydontyoustartahatbusinessWetookoutapieceopaperandIaskedmymomtodrawacircleandputanOHmyinitialsinthemiddle.ThenIcameupwiththesloganOhMotivateYourself.AndtheHilariobrandwasborn.ByallaccountsMr.Hilariopersonifeshismotto.Nomatterwhatthesituationyouhavetokeepgoinghesays.Truetohiswordheremainsupbeatandeagerineveryaspectohislie.Alongthewayheinspiresothers.ThroughauniqueoeringcreatedbytheOfceorPeopleWithDevelopmentalDisabilitiesOPWDDMr.HilarioisenrolledinaMedicaidprogramknownasSelf-Direction.ThisundingmechanismallowsMr.Hilariotocalltheshotswhenitcomestothesupportsandservicesherequiresincludingthehiringopeoplewhowillhelphiminhisdailylie.InadditionAdultCareerandContinuingEducationServicesVocationalRehabilitationACCESVRhasprovidedthefnancialresourcestogetthebusinessotheground.AthoroughassessmentoMr.HilariosneedsandabilitieswastheprerequisitetoundingapprovalrombothOPWDDandACCESVR.OliveristheidealcandidateorSelf-DirectionsaysARCServiceCoordinatorBethanyFerrato.AsideromhisbusinessventureOliverhasarangeointerests.Heknowswhatheneedsandwhathewants.HisdesiretodeterminethepathhisliewilltakewasclearlyvoicedduringanARCPOMsinterview.OnceMr.Hilarioreceivedthego-aheadorSelf-DirectionromOPWDDheselectedSueOBrienHangOnToYourHatsL-RWalterGoldmanBusinessConsultantCarmenCapellanOliverHilariosgrandmotherSueOBrienSelf-DirectionBrokerSoniaHilarioMr.HilariosmotherBethanyFerratoARCServiceCoordinatorGeorgeHoehmannCEOExecutiveDirectorRocklandIndependentLivingCenterNataliaCapellanDirectSupportProfessionalwithIndependentLivingCentersConsumerDirectedPersonalAssistanceProgramandTeodoraLopezMr.Hilariosaunt. 21AUTUMNWINTER2015ARCLIGHTMedicaidServiceCoordinatorSupervisoratCampVenturetoserveashisBrokerortheSelf-Directionprocess.TrainedandcertiedbyOPWDDBrokersassistenrolleesandtheiramilieswiththeallocationandbudgetingounds.AshisBrokerIamamemberoOliversCircleofSupportsexplainsMs.OBrien.InitiallyImetwithOliverandhisparentsandBethanytodeterminehowOliverwantedtousethemoniesallottedtohim.Ms.OBriencontinuestomeetregularlywithMr.Hilarioandothermembersohisteam.UnliketraditionalMedicaidservicesMr.Hilariohascontroloverhowwhereandwhenhewishestospendhisdays.HeisusingsomeotheSelf-DirectionundstopayorhismembershipeeintheintheNewYorkSportsClubinGarnerville.IdolegpressesIworkonmyarmssaysMr.Hilario.Myatherandsometimesmybrotherassistmeatthegym.AportionotheSelf-DirectionmoniespayorapersonoMr.HilarioschoosingtotransporthimtoandromGEDclassesatRocklandCommunityCollege.WhenheearnshisequivalencydiplomaMr.HilariosaysThenIwouldliketoenrollincollegecourses.Adie-hardYankeesanMr.Hilarioenjoysattendingoccasionalgames.ThroughSelf-DirectionsomedollarsmaybeearmarkedortransportationtoandromYankeeStadiumandtopaytheentranceeeorthepersonaccompanyinghim.AdditionallyundsmaypayoradriverwhomheselectstotransportandaccompanyMr.HilariotoDonBoscochurchservicesinStonyPointNYandtoactivitiesoeredbytheDominicanSocialClubinHaverstrawNY.DocumentationrequiredbyOPWDDorSelf-Directioncanbedaunting.ThereisalotopaperworkinvolvedexplainsMs.OBrien.Havingasupportiveamilyisinvaluable.Oliversparentsarelovelylovelypeople.AsorOliveriyouarehavingabaddayandvisitOliveryouwillhaveagreatday.Hehassuchaspiritabouthim.SometimesseeingOliveristhehighlightomyday.TheHilarioshaveconvertedthelowerfoorotheirhometoalivingandocespaceortheirson.OliversparentsarethemostdedicatedcaringpeopleIhaveevermet.TheysupportOlivertobesuccessulremarksDonnaEhrenbergDirectoroIndependentLivingServicesatRocklandIndependentLivingCenterinNewCityNY.TheCenterprovideswraparoundservicesorpeoplewitharangeodisabilities.Weadvisewehelppeoplendhousingwehelpwithresumewritingemploymentandweoperateaoodpantry.GeorgeHoehmannCEOExecutiveDirectorotheIndependentLivingCenterisproudtonotethatOliverhashadarelationshipwithusorabout15years.WevelearnedsomuchromOliver.IthinkhismottoOhMotivateYourselfhasbeenmeaningulormepersonallyandorourstahere.Thisisayoungmanwhohasalotoobstaclesinhisliethathehashadtoovercome.Ihecandothistherearesomanyotherswhocanlearnthroughhisexample.Continuedonpage22 22ARCLIGHTAUTUMNWINTER2015POMsTHEPOMsPromiseHangOnToYourHatsContinuedfrompage21PriortoMr.HilarioreceivingundsorhisbusinessventurethroughACCESVRundraisingthroughtheIndependentLivingCenterenabledthatorganizationtobringBusinessConsultantWalterGoldmanonboard.InlinewithMr.Hilariosdeterminationtoliveasindependentalieaspossibleitishewhoselectstheaidestoassistwithhissel-careneeds.ThatConsumerDirectedprogramisundedbytheNewYorkStateDepartmentoHealthandcoordinatedorMr.HilariothroughtheRocklandIndependentLivingCenter.InNovembero2013Mr.Hilariowasapprovedorsel-employmentundingthroughACCESVR.Theapplicationprocessisnoteasy.WehadtodetermineOliverscapacityorworkexplainsJohnGuzmanVocationalRehabilitationCounselororACCESVR.Wehadtoevaluatehiscapabilitiesintermsomobilitysel-caremotivationworkskillscommunication.Eagertopursuethegoalosel-employmentMr.HilarioandWalterGoldmanapproachedACCESVRwiththeirbusinessplaninhand.OliverhadaproposalinmindintermsosellinghatsromhishomerecallsMr.Guzman.Wehadtofndoutwhattypeoresourceshewouldneedandhowmuchmoneyhewouldneed.InthefnalanalysisMr.Hilariowasawarded11000byACCESVRtowardsthebusinessstart-up.Mr.GoldmanseesasBusinessConsultantorMr.HilarioarepaidthroughACCESVR.OnceOliverismakingenoughmoneytobesel-sufcientandmakingaproftwewillclosehiscasenotesMr.Guzman.Mr.Hilariohopesthattimewillcomeinthenot-too-distantuture.Intheinterimheisworkinghardtocreateabuzzabouthisbrand.BeoreyouhaveahatlineyouneedtomarketitexplainsMr.Goldman.Likeanybusinessweneededawebsiteataglineacolorathemeandweneededavideo.BecauseOliverhasdisabilitiesweneededtechnologythathecouldusesotwarethatallowshimtospeakintoalaptopinordertopostonFacebookandTwitter.Oliverneededaspecialdeskthatwouldaccommodatehiswheelchairacaseorhishatsamarketingrevenueplanandalistoplacesandeventswherehecanpresenthissignaturehats.ItisevidentthatOliverHilarioisapersonwithabilitiesstatesBethanyFerrato.Hisdriveanddeterminationarecontagious.Hehasalreadymadeanimpactonsomanypeople.Hisachievementshavealottodowithhispositiveattitudehisenthusiasmorlie.Mr.Hilariotakeshisaccomplishmentsinstride.Imaregularguyhesmiles.IhopethehatbusinessshowsthatnomatterwhatyoursituationyoucanMotivateYourselftosucceed.ToreachMr.Hilariopleasecallhimat845.538.2185emailohilario79gmail.comorvisithiswebsiteatwww.ohhats.com. 23AUTUMNWINTER2015ARCLIGHTAnneChalyD.D.S.DoritG.HermannD.M.D.AnneChalyD.D.S.F.A.A.P.D.KaranEstwickD.D.S..F.A.A.P.D.GeorgePliakasD.D.S.M.S.EleniMichailidisD.D.S.M.S.M.P.H.JabyPaulD.D.S.PracticeLimitedtoPediatricDentistryOrthodonticsandChildrenwithSpecialNeedsWeProvideDentalCareInfancythruAdolescenceandOrthodonticCareforAdultsChildrenandNEWGeneralDentalCareforAdultswww.rocklandpediatricdental.comPhone845.634.8900Fax845-634-3978238NorthMainStreetNewCityNYComplimentaryOrthodonticEvaluationforthewholeFamilyInsuranceFriendlyMultipleSedationOptionsAvailableRocklandPediatricDentalPCRocklandDentalGroupPC2014OmnicareTodaysmoderncareenvironmentrequiresapharmacypartnerwhoisthereforyouallthetime-andinrealtime.Omnicaredelivers.Frompersonalizedserviceandlow-costmedicationstouser-friendlytechnologyandenhancedclinicalprogramsOmnicaredeliverspracticalandinnovativesolutionstohelpyourstaffdeliverrealcareinrealtime.RealCare.InRealTime.OmnicareofChestnutRidgeTonyRussoanthony.russoomnicare.com800-221-6564888-545-OMNIresultsomnicare.comomnicare.com 24ARCLIGHTAUTUMNWINTER2015ExpertinFunctionalAssessmentsConsultswithARCPatrickMcGreevyPhDBCBA-DatheadotablemeetswithARCstamembersandmembersotheARCoRocklandBoardoDirectorstodiscussmethodsoassessingandenhancingthework-readinessanddailylivingskillsopeoplewithintellectualandotherdevelopmentaldisabilities.SeeingEye-to-EyeCarterShakeshasacloseupviewoaratherlargefshduringavisittotheLibertyScienceCenterinJerseyCityNewJersey.CarterandschoolmatesromthePrimeTimeorKidsEarlyLearningCenterparticipatedininteractiveexhibitsattheScienceCenter.HappeningsHighlightsEleganceandAmbianceMorethan400peopleattendedARCoRocklands27thannualARCoRocklandStardustBallattheHiltonPearlRiver.Thegalaincludedmusicdancingandaabulousdinner.GuestsenjoyedhavingtheirpicturestakenbyPhilCosta.TheStardustBalldrawsmenandwomenromallcornersoRocklandCountyoradazzlingevening.StandingL-RAmandaKeeganSharonAbelLoriAmenPattiPrinciandLisaDennison.SeatedEvetteCaminsky.L-RJoshuaEberMauriceJacksonGregoryWilsonAnthonyFalzoneSergioMobiliMitchellFletcherVisitourhomepageatwww.arcofrockland.organdremembertolikeusonFacebook 25AUTUMNWINTER2015ARCLIGHT25TestingtheWatersofWorkPrimeTimeUpperSchoolstudentConnorChristensenispicturedheremakingcookiesatAlbertusMagnusHighSchoolinBardoniaNY.Connorisoneoseveralstudentsengagedinwork-relatedopportunitiesatsitesthrough-outtheCounty.AlbertusMagnusHighSchoolhasbeenprovidingUpperSchoolstudentswithwork-trainingpositionsortwoyears.WinterProjectStudentsinARCsPrimeTimeorKidspreschoolusebagelstocreateOlaoFrozename.PicturedareAriannaPietrolungoandAnabelleStecyk.Artisticcreativityisanimportantaspectotheearlyyears.Childrenenjoybringinghomethefnishedproducts.Complimentsontheirabilitiesromamilymemberseducatorsandpeershelptobuildsel-confdence. 26ARCLIGHTAUTUMNWINTER2015AttheDinerDavutGurseschoseagrilledcheesesandwichorlunchattheNanuetDiner.HeispicturedherewithARCAssistantDirectorLindseyEmmerichcenterandTeamLeaderChristinaBiagini.ARCoRocklandprovidesopportunitiesoradultstoengageinactivitieswithintheCounty.Lunchatthelocaldinerisjustoneothewaysinwhichpeopleoallabilitiesbecomeintegralmembersothelocalcommunity.PuttingtheFuninFundraiserPrimeTimePTOparentPamKleinposesinrontoherdisplayTieDyeEarthattheNovember20undraiseratTheChocolatierinNewCity.TheeventalsoeaturedproductsbyBeautySociety-NaturalBeautyProductsandDovineDesigns.TolearnmoreabouttheParentTeacherOrganizationatPrimeTimepleasecall845.639.2425.ExploringPotentialWorkOpportunitiesPrimeTimeUpperSchoolstudentBrendanCurraovolunteersintheofceandlibraryatWoodglenElementarySchoolinNewCityNY.Hechecksoutanddeliversbooksandsortsmailamongotherresponsibilities.UpperSchoolstudentsengageinvolunteerworkatsitesthroughoutRockland.TouringBoscobelARCoRocklandsArtinMotiongrouptouredtheBoscobelHouseandGardensinGarrisonNY.VisitorslearnedabouttheHud-sonValleyshistoricalsignifcanceandviewedthecollectionodecorativeartsandexquisiteurniture.BoscobelisarestoredFederal-periodhousebuiltbetween1804-1808withmagnifcentperiodinteriorsandgardens.Thesiteisrecognizednationallyoritsqualityasahistorichousemuseumandabulousviews.HappeningsHighlights 27AUTUMNWINTER2015ARCLIGHTJoelFriedDDSMarkDunayerDMD1CrosfeldAve.301WestNyackNY845.627.SMILE7645GeneralcosmeticdentistrySedationdentistrySleepapneatreatmentPeace4PawsZenaEdwardsspendstimewithBabyDollarescuedogcaredorbyPeace4Pawswww.peace4paws.organorganizationdedicatedtosupportingsanctuaryandhomesoranimalsretiredromworkinresearchandrelatedfeldsthroughosterandadoptionprogramsandundraisingevents. 28ARCLIGHTAUTUMNWINTER2015MadelineFerrandinoMadelineFerrandinoabelovedresidentoanARChomepassedawaySeptember12014atage67.MadelinemaderiendsquicklyrecallsAnnetteGradyARCCommunityDirectororResidentialLie.SheenjoyedgoingouttodinnershoppingatthemallhavingherhairdoneandparticipatinginartsandcratsprojectswithherriendsintheARCSeniorCenter.Sheparticularlyliked1950smusicandsingingkaraoke.Ms.FerrandinohadawarmandwonderulrelationshipwithheramilywhovisitedherregularlyatherARChome.ARCHouseManagerTracyGrimsleysaysoMs.FerrandinoShewillalwaysberememberedorherbeautiuleyesandherriendlysmile.WeweretrulyblessedwiththeopportunityohavingMadelineinourlives.Shewasoneoourbrighteststars.Ms.FerrandinoissurvivedbyhermotherJosephineFerrandinoAttigliatohersisterAnnaMayGeneLorelliniecesandnephewsandgreatniecesandnephews.ShewaspredeceasedbyheratherFrankFerrandinoandherstepatherFrankAttigliato.ChristopherNelsonChristopherDaveNelsonpassedawaysuddenlyonAugust72014attheageo42.Knownorhissenseohumorheperormedasastand-upcomedianatvariousareavenues.HelovedfshingwasproudohisJamaicanheritageandhewasconcernedabouttheairtreatmentoallpeople.Hehadagreatpersonality.HewasunnyandcharmingrecallsTheresaMooreAssociateExecutiveInMemoriamDirectororResidentialServices.HehadawarmrelationshipwiththepeoplewholivedintheARChomewhereheworked.Heistrulymissed.SeveralyearsagoMr.NelsonaccompaniedARCsel-advocatestothestatewideSel-AdvocacyConerenceinAlbanyNY.UponhisreturnMr.Nelsonnotedthathewasimpressedwiththeproessionalismothesel-advocatesrepresentingARCoRockland.Mr.NelsonissurvivedbyhiswieTetyanaShvaytserhischildrenTamaraandChristopherJr.hismotherKathleenThompsonandhissiblingsMelissaZuleckhaandShellyAnnThompson.ElizabethArleneKellyARCoRocklandmournsthelossoElizabethBettyArleneKellyaresidentoARChomesormorethanthreedecadesadiligentworkeratARCEnterprisesandarespectedvolunteerwithARCoRocklandsPrimeTimeorKidsEarlyLearningCenter.Ms.KellydiedonSeptember202014atage82.BettysrelationshipwiththechildrenwaswonderulsaysPrimeTimeAssistantDirectorDonnaBogin.Shesharedbookswiththeboysandgirlsshehelpedthechildrenduringcircletimeandinteractedwiththemduringreeplay.ThePrimeTimestaenjoyedspendinglunchtimewithBettyandalwaysmadesurethatshewasapartoanyspecialeventthattookplaceinourschool.WhenBettywasillthechildrensentherhandmadecards.Shewasakindandcaringriendtoall.BettyhadaspecialrelationshipwiththestudentsinmyclassroomrecallsPrimeTimeteacherCherylBurke.Shewouldcolorwiththemwatchthemplayandhelpthematsnacktime.ThechildrenandIwillmissherdeeply.Ms.KellyworkedatARCEnterprisesARCsulfllmentandpackagingdivisionornearly40years.SheneverwantedtoretiresaysARCDirectoroJob 29AUTUMNWINTER2015ARCLIGHTPlacementServicesKathyCanter.Bettyhadagreatworkethic.Shelovedtobebusyandproductive.ShewassweetandkindremarksARCResidenceManagerChristineWelchBettylikedspendingtimewithfamilymemberswhovisitedoften.SheenjoyedsocializingwithfriendsdiningoutinthecommunityplayingBingogoingtomoviesandattendingtheStardustBall.Shewillbetrulymissedbyeveryonewhoknewherandcaredforher.FrancesE.StantonFrancisE.StantonRNofSpringValleyNYpassedawayOctober52014.SheworkedinARCofRocklandsResidentialDivisionfor15years.IhadthepleasureofworkingwithFranformorethanadecadesaysSupervisingRNDinaDiroccoNotonlywasFrananexcellentcolleaguebutshewasawonderfulfriend.FranwasoneofthemostgivingcaringpeopleIhavehadthepleasureofknowing.Herdedicationhardworkandstrengthareafewofthemanyqualitiesthatwillbemissedbyallofuswhoknewher.ARCSupervisingRNMaryLevineechoesMs.Diroccoswords.WithFranspassingARCofRocklandlostoneofitsmostdedicatedcompassionateandlovingstaffmembers.WhenIappliedforapositionherenineyearsagoIwasinterviewedbyFran.DuringthattimewehadagreatconversationaboutthemissionofARCandofcoursehowhealthcarewasmanaged.IwillneverforgethowenthusiasticFranwasaboutherworkhereandhowsheinspiredmetowanttoworkheretoo.Franwassopatientasshetrainedmealwayssmiling.IwascontinuallystruckbyhowmuchaffectionthepeoplewesupportobviouslyfeltforFran.Itwasagreathonorformetohavehadtheopportunitytoworkwithher.Ms.StantonissurvivedbyherhusbandTimsonBilldaughter-inlawStacygranddaughterAbigailandsonJohn.PresentThisOerToSAVE100OnAnyPurchaseof1000orMore43HuttonAve.Nanuet845623-1434FormorelocationsvisitRaymourFlanigan.comstoresorcall1-888-RAYMOURSaveonPopularBrand-NameFurniturefromBernhardtBroyhillCindyCrawfordHomekathyirelandHomeLa-Z-BoyNatuzziThomasvilleandMoreGuaranteedFurnitureDeliveryin3DaysorLessSaveonourSuperbSelectionoftheWorldsFinestMattressesFeaturingBeautyrestSealySertaandStearnsFosterFreeNext-DayMattressDeliverySetupRemovalOerexpires063015.Discountcannotbecombinedwithanyotherof-fer.Excludesadvertisedsaleitemsgiftcardspriorpurchasesspecialor-dersAmericanLeatherComforPediciComfortiSeriesSealyHybridTempur-PedicandThomasville.Extendednancingisnotavailablewiththisoerpreferrednancingisavailable.In-stockmerchandiseonly.Somerestrictionsapply.Freenext-daymattressdeliverysetupandoldmattressremovalwithanymattresssetpurchaseof500ormorenotavailableatRaymourFlaniganClearanceCenters.Somerestrictionsap-plyseestorefordetails.Notresponsiblefortypographicphotographicorprintingerrors.2015RaymourFlanigan 30ARCLIGHTAUTUMNWINTER2015BcPlkcotorProftrganizationsHomeownersandutonsuraneBuslimousinecompaniesliensuraneWhoesaeandetaiDisabiitynomensuranecontratorslongTermcarensuraneRepresentingTraveerstiaationansuraneianzePhiadephiaco.lanerGPeeressHartordJohnHanoGGuardian44MaidenlaneGuerinGuerinIncorporatedkingstonY12405JohnJ.GuerincPcPresidentPhone845331-1567JosephGuerincFax845331-4873ndrealatohaccwww.Gueringeny.omEstablished1976ServingtheHudsonValleyandsurroundingareas 31AUTUMNWINTER2015ARCLIGHTThankstothosewhogivetheirtimeenergyandexpertise.Wearegratefulforyoureffortsonourbehalf.DonationsFrankAltheaFuscoGaryFioreMindworksCharitableLeadTrustPeterPrinciMirahRibenTheBernardandAnneSpitzerCharitableTrustRudolphF.TaddonioScoliosisSpinalSurgeryGoodsServicesWilliamFreedmanFrankRacineConnieLeeRobertsInMemoryOfTerryGelardiWXOURadioBarFlorenceKimmelArleneJ.GrossConnieRobertsCarolynMoskowitzAndrewAlyseAlperTheGermainFamilyNewCityLibrarySunshineClubPeggySnedenJamesB.HartwickJaneHartwickWayMatthewE.SanciminoKarenHenryFeinsteinFranStantonSharonAnitaMarciaAbelRitaRhoniEvetteCaminskyBarbaraCarlucciThomasDarleneEaslyRobinF.GoldReginaFaraldoCarmineG.MarchiondaAudreyMcCueGeorgeMcGuireLyndaMeltzerValerieA.MoldowDanielBillieOhnemusRobertSandiSaundersEstherSchulmanRichardSirotaWilliamKathleenStantonSusanWallachFrankWilkingRosannaLabonteGiftsSponsorsActiveInternationalAetnaAptarMr.Mrs.HarveyBerkBDOChestnutRidgeTransportationClitonBuddDeMariaCornerstoneRestaurantMr.Mrs.JamesCostelloDECOfceSolutionsMr.Mrs.NickDeSantisDiamondCutLandscapingDrive-MasterExecutiveCompensationPlanersHectorMayFocusedWealthManagementLauraYasskyGlynnGuerinGuerinInserraSupermarketsInter-CountyAlarmIrwinSiegelAgencyMr.andMrs.MichaelMcCueMindworksCharitableLeadTrustMutualoAmericaNewCityLittleLeagueNewburghToyotaNovartisNicePakPDIOmnicarePerormanceFoodService-AFIMr.Mrs.HaroldJ.PetersonPaulPiperatoRelphBeneftAdvisorsRocklandRealtyAlanYasskyUSISJosephLaganaVerticonLtd.VirtualOfcewareLLCDonationsStevenAbelVirginiaAndriolaCarmelaAntonelloAvasFlowersBacktoEarthBakerTaylorBeckerleLumberBestWesternNyackBethelWoodsJudyBoxerWilliamBrittCarnegieHallMr.Mrs.StevenCataniaCheesecakeFactoryMr.Mrs.GeorgeConklinConnecticutBusinessSystemsTheCornerBakeryMr.Mrs.MichaelCostelloHildaCusickD.AnthonyHairSalonDaveBustersMr.Mrs.JosephDeCiccoDeCiccosMarketplaceTheresaDonovanEdibleArrangementsFairwayMarketMr.Mrs.CarlGambinoLeeGilheanyGloriaGiordanoGlenwoodMillBedBreakastMr.Mrs.HarveyGoldenbergHandStoneMassageCarolHansenHarmonyWithinMassageJudithHershatHolidayInnOrangeburgCatherineHowardIccoCheeseImageWorksSalonJCCRocklandMr.Mrs.BarryKrinskyMr.Mrs.KennethLeshnerAnnaLorelliLowesFrancesMageeKenMahoneyMr.Mrs.RichardMarshallAudreyMcCueMichaelMcCueThomasMcGoldrickMcLaughlinFamilyLyndaMeltzerModellsBarbaraMurdockPaulMuscarellaNailsPlusNanuetHolidayFloristMr.Mrs.JamesNormoyleNovartisOldWorldMarketOmahaPrintOscarNailsPalisadesCenterManagementAngelaPestoneMr.Mrs.AnthonyRepolaDonRileyMr.Mrs.JaySaferAndrewSalnickShopsatNanuetBrianA.SicholEsq.Mr.Mrs.ArthurSteeleStirCrazyTargetVeraBradleyMr.Mrs.DanZernoneParticipants8NorthBroadway14HudsonThe76HouseAlainsFrenchBistroAtYourServiceNYCateringAuntMiasSweetsBakedbyAngelsBanchettoFeastBellaGiannasBOCESYoungChesCookieGirlBakeShopFlagstoneatCrownePlazaDefantBrewingCo.DelArteRestaurantDingmansDairyTheFillingStationandThe9WMarketGiuliosTheHudsonHouseoNyackHudsonValleyCakeryHudsonWaterClubItalianasManhattanBeerDistributorsandNewYorkWineSpiritsMarcellosRistoranteMatisseChocolatierMaurasKitchenMt.FujiRestaurantPalmBayInternationalParamountCountryClubPastaCucinaPatisserieDidierDumasPier701ThePorterHouseProhibitionRiverRadGrapesRestaurantXRocklandBakerySloveniaVodkaSouthernWineSpiritsTrincheroFamilyEstatesWinesTwoHenrysatHiltonPearlRiverTwoSpearStreetUnionRestaurantandBarLatinoWasabiWindsorGrilleatComortInnMediaSponsorsNews12HudsonValleyRivertownMagazineRocklandEconomicDevelopmentCorp.RocklandTourismRockland411TheJournalNewsLoHud.com100.7WHUD 32ARCLIGHTAUTUMNWINTER2015FourLocationsinRocklandCountySpringValley3ChestnutSt.845356-1600Congers79LakeRoad845268-9248Orangeburg219Route303845359-4633Haverstraw59WestsideAve.845942-1492www.beckerlelumber.comCELEBRATINGYEARS75