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Healthcare Optimism HealthAlliance CEO Sees Opportunity HealthAlliance of the Hudson Valley has a lot of exciting plans and President and CEO David Scarpino hopes they come to fruition by the time he addresses business leaders at the Chamber breakfast April 30. Scarpino said his breakfast remarks would center on three points — an intended affiliation with Westchester Medical Center, changes in state funding for hospitals and other healthcare providers, and HealthAlliance’s plans to move its Emergency Department and inpatient services in Kingston to a single campus, which it hopes will be at the former Benedictine Hospital on Mary’s Avenue. “Those are really the three topics we’ll be talking about and updating,” Scarpino said. “We were trying to time [the breakfast] so we have news, and we hope we do.” Sponsored by the Center for Spectrum Services,

the breakfast, at the Best Western Plus in Kingston, is to run from 7:30 to 9 a.m. “This is a time of opportunity,” HealthAlliance Chief Strategy Officer Josh Ratner said of HealthAlliance’s plans. “It’s about an opportunity to really David Scarpino make a difference in how healthcare is delivered in Ulster County.” The Westchester Medical Center affiliation, under negotiation, will give HealthAlliance “a stronger partner that will help us navigate through the

ever-changing healthcare delivery system,” Scarpino said. “I think that’s really important.” HealthAlliance and Westchester Medical Center may reach an affiliation agreement by the time of the breakfast, but state funding for the campus consolidation may not be known until June, he said. The move to a single campus wouldn’t necessarily mean layoffs, Scarpino said. “We’re keeping the same services and we’re going to be treating the same number of people — just in one campus instead of two,” he said. “We’re going to need everybody that we have to take care of people bedside.” The trend to more outpatient care and fewer hospital visits will mean new types of healthcare employment, Scarpino added. “There will be opportunities created by Continued on page 10

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Center for Spectrum Services Sponsors Chamber Breakfast The Center for Spectrum Services, one of the region’s model programs in the diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, and education of individuals with autism, sponsors the Chamber Breakfast in honor of Autism Awareness Month. Spectrum Services is participating in a number of Autism Awareness events this month. Partners for Autism: During the month of April, Spectrum Services is partnering with local businesses to help raise needed funds. Partners will help by increasing autism awareness, putting out donation canisters and literature, and offering specific ways to collab-

orate. Contributions will support the many programs and services, such as Spectrum Services’ Clinic, which offers diagnostic services, consultations, social skills groups, and individual counseling. Playgrounds Project: The construction of Spectrum Services’ new playground for its Ellenville campus is a main focus this month. Using our “Playgrounds as Classrooms” model, students with autism are taught on

the playground important skills like social interaction, communication, and imaginative play, thus improving deficits that are usually seen with children on the autism spectrum. These new playgrounds are designed expressly for children with autism in mind. Individuals, businesses, and community groups are invited to help by donating funds, supplies and equipment, or volunteering time the day of the build at our Ellenville site, scheduled for Saturday, May 16th. Autism Walk and Expo 2015. Spectrum Services Continued on page 3

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Daily Freeman Advertising Supplement • Wednesday, April 1, 2015

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Upcoming Chamber Events April 8 BUSINESS CARD EXCHANGE 9:00 - 10:30 am Courtyard By Marriott 500 Frank Sottile Blvd. Kingston, NY No cost to attend. Open to Chamber Members. Reservations required. SPONSOR: Begnal Motors April 13 5:00 - 7:00 pm

Joseph Beichert.................................................................Timely Signs of Kingston Joe Charmello.....................................................................Brad’s Barns & Gazebos Jeremy Ellenbogen.............................................................. Ellenbogen Group, Inc. David Gagnon................................................................Daniel D. Gagnon, CPA, PC Brian Ginty........................................................... Hudson Valley Financial Services Shiona Howe.......................................................................... Courtyard by Marriott Jeff Lowe............................................. Lowe Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning Cecilia Savona Madden.................................................. Savona’s Trattoria & Pizza Su Marcy...................................................................... United Way of Ulster County Christopher Marx......................................... SUNY Ulster-Business Resource Center Mark Mulpeter........................................................... Central Hudson Gas & Electric John F. Murphy........................................................................ Murphy Realty Group

Open to Young Professionals ages 21-39. Complimentary refreshments & Cash bar. Reservations required. SPONSOR: Ulster County Regional Chamber of Commerce Foundation April 21 5:00 - 7:00 pm

Kevin Quilty............................................... Community Foundation of Ulster County Greg Riley........................................................................................... Citizens Bank Dave Scarpino................................................. HealthAlliance of the Hudson Valley STAFF Ward D. Todd.............................................................................................President Robert Hirsch............................ Director of Business Services and Communication Carol Ricken.........................................................................Director of Membership Valerie Walsh.................................................................................... Office Manager Cindy O’Connor..................................................................................... Bookkeeper Robert Mitchell.......................................................................Chamber News Editor Ingrid Kulick.............................................. Chamber Foundation Executive Director

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Wednesday, April 1, 2015 • Daily Freeman Advertising Supplement

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Best Western Plus Hosts Mixer Chamber members have watched the gradual changes over the last two years, but now it’s time to see the finished product. The newly renovated Best Western Plus Kingston Hotel & Conference Center, the former Kingston Holiday Inn at 503 Washington Ave., will host the next Business-AfterHours Mixer from 5-7 p.m. on April 21. The sponsor is Wright Architects, which designed the $6.2-million renovation. “We’ve redone the entire facility,” said Debra Harris, the hotel’s director of sales. “We’re having the Mixer to celebrate the completion of this two-year renovation.” General Manager Al Sottile said Chamber members have no doubt seen the refurbished exterior as well as the lobby and conference areas where monthly breakfasts are held. “But they haven’t seen the actual rooms or the courtyard area,” Sottile said. “It gives them a chance to actually see the secondary part of the hotel.” Owned and operated by Cooper Hotels, the Best Western Plus now features 208 guest rooms, including five suites. “All of the hotel rooms have been totally redone,” Harris said. Harris said each newly renovated room features a refrigerator, microwave oven, work desk with ergonomic chair and a 42-inch flat screen television with cable premium channels. Harris said the changes also include a new saltwater indoor heated pool and natatorium, a game room and newly designed onsite fitness center. The hotel also features a unique restaurant and bar concept, complimentary 24-hour business center and a convenience/sundry shop. In addition, the property has introduced more than 8,300 square feet of expanded space, including new breakout rooms and a private dining room overlooking the courtyard. The hotel is easily the largest in the Kingston area and offers more amenities than most. “We’re almost three times as big as any of the other properties,” Sottile said, “plus we’re full service.” The former Kingston Holiday Inn was independent and known as the Garden Plaza Hotel during the renovations, which were done in three phases. It became a Best Western Plus on Jan. 15. “It’s a new concept for us,” Sottile said. “It’s a new venture. We feel very positive. It’s one of the largest chains in the world as far as rooms and properties. We think it’s going to do very well.” The hotel employs 125 local people during peak times. Sottile has been there since the hotel opened in 1969. “We joined the Chamber when we first opened,” he said. “We go back a long way. I remember that Len Cane had

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“Having a Mixer is a great way to highlight more than they see at the breakfasts,” Harris said. They’re quickly in and out, and everybody has to get on with their day. Having this Mixer will allow us to highlight the differBest Western Plus First Capitol Bistro. ent parts of the hotel that have refurbished with this total just been appointed Chamber President when we opened renovation.” our doors.” Best Western offers more than 4,000 locations in 100 One of the things Sottile said he is most pleased with countries. The local hotel can be reached at (845) 338is the hotel’s ability to retain good employees. One of the 0400 and www.bestwestern.com. first people he hired was Ralph Saccoman, who is still with the hotel as Food and Beverage Director. Chamber mixers are a great way to network and promote Remarkably, Sottile noted, several other key employees your business. Be sure to bring plenty of business cards. This have all been with him for 20, 30 or more years, including free networking event is open to Chamber members and proJohn Turner (Resident Manager), Cheryl Williams (Front spective members. Reservations are a must and can be made Desk Manager), Stuart Williams (Comptroller) and Deb- by calling the Chamber office at (845) 338-5100 or by regisbie Harris (Sales). tering online at www.ulsterchamber.org. “Other employees retired over the past decade, but they were here 10, 15, 20 years or better,” he said. While the Best Western Plus normally hosts the Chamber’s popular breakfast meetings each month, most business leaders only see the ballroom.

Center for Spectrum Services Sponsors Chamber Breakfast will be taking part in this year’s Autism Walk and Expo at the Dutchess County Fairgrounds on April 26th. Sign up to walk with Spectrum Services, or come and stop by our information table and say hello! Light it Up Blue. What started out as a few friends throwing a party to raise money and awareness for autism, has grown into a free, gala event. Light It Up Blue has chosen Spectrum Services as the recipient for all funds raised. With great music and tasty food, this lively event is Saturday, April 25th at 4pm at Middletown Holiday Inn. For more information about the Center for Spectrum Services events, check out their website at www.centerforspectrumservices.org.

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Daily Freeman Advertising Supplement • Wednesday, April 1, 2015

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Alarmingly Good Company Safeco Offers Latest Technology

Whether you’re pumping gas or simply walking across a grocery store parking lot, chances are you’re on camera these days. “Camera systems are pretty much prevalent when you’re in public environments,” says Paul Sistare, owner of Safeco Alarm Systems Inc. in Kingston. “You’re pretty much guaranteed somewhere to be on camera.” Around Ulster County, those cameras were likely installed by Safeco, a company that has been serving the area since 1976 and continues to grow as fire, security and surveillance technology improves and changes. Safeco, which was started by John and Bernice Morrow, operates out of its central station at 642 Broadway in Midtown Kingston. The company recently expanded by opening a northern office in Saratoga Springs. Sistare, a former alarm technician with a degree in electrical engineering, joined Safeco in 2006 and bought the business three years later. The company now has more than 5,000 residential and business clients. Safeco can design, install and maintain security intrusion, fire, camera, environmental, medical alert and card access systems for your home or business. “We don’t just focus on residential,” Sistare said. “We can do everywhere from residential to light commercial to large installations. “We actually are the only company that monitors locally. We actually own and operate our own central station.” Underwriters Laboratory (UL), a product safety testing and certification organization, spends several days inspecting the central station each year, where employees are watching over a client’s valuable property 24 hours a day, Sistare said. Safeco must meet over 150 standards to be certified.

Paul Sistare, owner of Safeco Alarm Systems Inc. in Kingston

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“They test everything,” he said. “We get independently inspected and reviewed every year. It’s not just us saying, ‘Hey, we’re doing a good job.’ We get independently “Our staff are regular supporters inspected.” of the Chamber. Their newsletter is In case of trouble, “Our highly trained professional staff will immediately contact the appropriate emergency informative. We attend their monthly authorities and other required parties to respond to your meetings and enjoy them.” home or business,” he said.  – Paul Sistare Safeco can actually monitor your home or business for far more than just intrusion. “We offer smoke detection, heat detection, carbon monoxide detection, low and high temperature sensors, water proves every six months or so. Today, customers have sensors, generators as well as other environmental and several options when it comes to monitoring their home process related systems for NY residents and businesses.” or business. “We can do the camera monitoring ourselves from our Sistare said technology is changing so fast and imcentral station or we will train the customer on whatever aspects they want,” Sistare said. “You can view them via any Internet connection, computer or smart phone.” Safeco’s 25 employees are also highly trained so you Fair, Honest Dealings for Over 40 Years know you’re getting quality service, Sistare said. “We do a lot of internal training, once a month,” he Coins & Currency, Gold & Silver, Old Toys & Marbles said. “All of our technicians are factory trained from a lot Old Postcards, Political Items, Jewelry & Watches, of the vendors.” Early Photos, Ball Cards, Comics Sistare and his staff are regular supporters of the Chamber. “Their newsletter is informative,” he said. “We attend Free Evaluations/Offers for Items Listed Above their monthly meetings and enjoy them.”

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Helping Reshape Midtown Kingston Bailey Pottery Leads The Way

Fresh out of Kansas City Art Institute, Jim Bailey opened a pottery studio in the Adirondacks in 1976, producing a line of pots for the gift industry. He didn’t know it at the time, but that was the beginning of Bailey Pottery Equipment Corp., a company that would later expand to Kingston, N.Y., and ship equipment all over the world. Jim soon designed a machine to make the rolling of slabs easy and efficient. Many potter friends saw the slab machine and wanted one, too. Jim contracted with a machine shop in Kingston to produce the first Bailey Slabrollers. With demand growing and more orders than what was practical for the local firm to produce, Jim decided to move to Kingston to start his own manufacturing firm in Midtown Kingston. Production started in a rented space on Hasbrouck Avenue. “New designs of pottery equipment were added to the slabroller production and the manufacturing side of the business was born,” Jim said. Anne Bailey, his wife of a few years, joined the business around this time to develop the ceramic supply division of Bailey. An accomplished potter in her own right, Anne and Jim Bailey she had a good understanding of the products that would be of interest to potters and spent long hours researching cluding potters wheels, extruders, clay mixing equipment and large gas kilns. Anne, meanwhile, continued to bring what would be useful to their growing customer base. Anne also developed the company’s first mail-order in new products from all over the world. In 2003, with the help of another low-interest loan from catalog. Business was soon brisk and the company outgrew its rented space on Hasbrouck Avenue. The Baileys the state, the Baileys purchased a second large warehouse were able to secure a low-interest loan to buy the former to house the Bailey Manufacturing Division. Today, Bailey Pottery is recognized as a leader in qualNabisco warehouse on Tenbroeck Avenue. “Thus began our national mail-order division for pot- ity pottery supplies and equipment throughout the world. The firm’s products can be found in every state, including tery tools, clay, and glazes,” Jim said. Jim continued to design more studio equipment, in- as far away as Hawaii.

MEMBER PROFILE Bailey Pottery is recognized as a leader in quality pottery supplies and equipment throughout the world. The firm’s products can be found in every state, including as far away as Hawaii. Major universities call upon Bailey to outfit their art departments with Bailey kilns and wheels and pottery supplies. “As a boutique manufacturer, we are proud to make things in New York State,” Anne said. “As an employer in Ulster County, we are happy to offer secure jobs with benefits to our 27 employees.” Recently, Jim set upon designing a highly energy-efficient electric kiln, which not only saves on fuel but also is built to last indefinitely. “It has received high marks for innovative design, energy-efficiency and ease of use,” Jim said. “Many universities have now stepped in to buy this new kiln for their art departments. “We want to be leaders in using the latest technology in our art kilns. I am constantly reading and staying up-todate with the latest innovations and ways to save energy and build things that last.” The Baileys remain committed to Midtown Kingston Continued on page 9

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Owner Sees Bright Future Ahead The Postage Inn, a landmark business centrally located between Kingston and New Paltz, has always been a family affair. Owner James Jerkowski and his parents, George and Ann, started the restaurant in 1988 at the former Tillson Post Office. If you come for dinner, you can see some of the artifacts from the old post office on display in the dining room. Today, Jerkowski’s wife, Mary, prepares the restaurant’s desserts. The couple’s children, James and Caitlin, also have prominent roles. “It’s a family-run operation,” Jerkowski said. “My parents were with me until they passed away.” Jerkowski opened the business in 1988, just two years after graduating from the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park. He was only 21, but knew he loved the business. “I basically have always had a job in the restaurant industry,” he said. Over the years, The Postage Inn has become an institution in Tillson and beyond. The American continental menu features a diverse offering of steak, seafood, sandwiches, burgers and more. A complete menu can be found at www.postageinn.com. Owner James Jerkowski “It’s a mix of everything really,” Jerkowski said. Jerkowski describes himself as a “hands-on chef/owner.” Jerkowski said the feedback from customers is positive. “I basically make everything—from our homemade “They seem to love it,” he said. “Consistency is our key. bread to all our soups and dishes,” he said. “The only People keep consistently coming back so that’s a good thing I don’t really make is the ranch dressing. Other than sign. We have a tremendous following. They come from that, we make everything on premises. Our desserts are all over.” all made on premise.” Jerkowski said he believes the Williams Lake Project in If you’re looking for somewhere to hold a business Rosendale is going to bring even more people to the area meeting, holiday or graduation party, Mother’s Day or and he is optimistic about the future. Easter dinner, wedding rehearsal reception or other spe“I really think things are going to turn around for evcial event, The Postage Inn can deliver on that as well. erybody,” said Jerkowski, who worked at the former WilThe banquet facilities can seat 110. liams Lake years ago. “I’m hoping on a positive note that “We have a pub that seats about 45,” Jerkowski said. it does. I’m committed to the Hudson Valley.” “We also have an outside patio. We do a tremendous takeJerkowski said he hopes the travelers who come here out business.” someday for the resort and spa find his restaurant. The Postage Inn also offers off-site catering upon re“I know my family and I, we branch out when we travquest. el,” he said. “You find little places to eat. The gas stations The restaurant, which employs about nine people dur- benefit, the little stores benefit, everyone seems to benefit ing the peak summer season, also hosts comedy nights when they are around a destination point. I think Williams and fundraisers for local organizations such as the So- Lake is going to be a big destination point.” ciety for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA), Jerkowski said he particularly enjoys the Chamber’s Jerkowski said. networking events when it comes to promoting his busiThe key to the restaurant’s longevity is “commitment,” ness. Jerkowski said. “The Chamber is wonderful because you meet people “I’m definitely committed,” he said. “I love the busi- from all different businesses,” he said. “That’s what I reness. I love the area. It’s a very involved business. You ally like about the Chamber.” really have to be hands-on, especially in this market any“You meet a lot of cool people and everyone has a difmore.” ferent story and a different experience in business, which

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“You meet a lot of cool people (at the Chamber Mixers) and everyone has a different story and a different experience in business, which is very important. It always seems to help my business grow.”

– James Jerkowski

is very important. It always seems to help my business grow.” The Postage Inn is open every day but Tuesday from 4 p.m. to closing. The Postage Inn, located at 838 state Route 32 in Tillson, N.Y., can be reached at (845) 658-3434 or www.postageinn.com. The restaurant can also be found on Facebook and Twitter.

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It’s About Building Community Kingston Wine Co. Helps Renew Rondout The Kingston Wine Co. is not the kind of place where someone rushes in, buys a bottle of wine and hurries out the door. While that does happen occasionally, owners Michael and Theresa Drapkin had a different kind of wine shop in mind when they bought the business last year in Kingston’s historic Rondout area. “People tend to linger here,” Michael said. “We like to think it’s more than just a wine shop. It’s a community center, where people come to talk, to share ideas, to find out what’s going on and we love that. We want that. We want to build that. We’re seeing that intimate, old school merchant style.” Theresa said the Drapkins “place the kitchen table at the Owners of Kingston Wine Co., Michael and Theresa Drapkin. center of our shop” both literally and figuratively. “We are driven by the connections that wine can cre- ate around a large table breaking bread with friends and strangers,” she said. Attracted to the renaissance going on in the Rondout, the Drapkins bought Madden’s Fine Wines & Spirits and KEEP IT LOCAL 2016 took over last January. Community Resource Guide Located in one of the Rondout’s signature 19th Century & Membership Directory buildings along Broadway, the Kingston Wine Co. offers more than 500 selections, but what sets it apart is you’ll Build Your Business find more than just the well-known, top-selling brands. “Our passion lies in really supporting the independents Advertise in Hudson Valley’s of the wine world,” he said. Premier Business & Lifestyle Guide Michael likened his wine shop to an old independent record store, where the proprietor’s love of the product 2015 C R G &m d is expressed. For example, just a few weeks ago, a wineULSTER COUNTY maker from southern Italy was in the store. “His wine is not recognizable to 9.9 out of 10 people, but it’s a beautiful expression of southern Italy,” he said. “I got to shake the hand of the man who made it instead of it shop,” he said. “We wouldn’t sell any wine on our shelves being fabricated and manipulated by some large industrial that we wouldn’t put on our own table. That alone sets us entity to meet some sort of demographic need. apart from a majority of the regional box liquor stores.” “This is just a guy making wine like his grandparents Michael formerly worked in the wine department at made and trying to stay honest and true to that truth and Whole Foods in Washington, D.C. He also spent time that history and we love that and we like sharing it with working at a vineyard in southern France and at wine others. It’s a little more special experience when you shops in New York City. can enjoy the true cultural expression of another country “It’s all that I’ve ever really known,” Michael said of through wine.” his love of wine. “My dream was always to open a neighMichael, who has an extensive background in the wine borhood wine shop where I could share my passion.” Take advantage of discounted ad rates NOW! business, said another factor that sets his business apart is Michael said Kingston Wine Co. is becoming a desCarol Ricken that he can talk intelligently about all 500 wine offerings. tination as people are coming from all over the Hudson (845) 338-5100 Ext. 104 | [email protected] “We curate and taste every single wine that’s in our  Continued on page 9

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Kingston Wine Co. Helps Renew Rondout Continued from page 8 Valley once they hear about its style. “I love that,” he said. “People drive down and go to Mariner’s Harbor and Ship to Shore and Next Boutique and hopefully they see other businesses they want to frequent.” Theresa said the businesses in the Rondout are not seasonal, as some might believe. “We have experienced that the Rondout is a thriving 12-month neighborhood,” she said. Michael said he and his wife are thrilled to be infusing the Rondout with their passion. Theresa Drapkin, a graduate of the Pratt Institute and a graphic designer, is vice president of the Kingston Waterfront Business Association (KWBA). “I think there’s a greater understanding that an essential ingredient to a productive neighborhood is a strong, cohesive, organized business association,” he said. Michael said he and his wife believe in the area and are happy to be leaders and contributing to the Rondout comeback. “I don’t want to be just a wine shop in the neighborhood, but we want to be more thought of as an integral component to the community and helping to build and grow the community in a sustainable way,” he said.

“I don’t just open my doors at 11 a.m. and close them at 8 p.m. and leave Kingston and forget about Kingston. We really, really are invested in making it a better neighborhood and a better place.” Michael said Kingston Wine Co. also offers a monthly Wine Share program and details are available at the company’s website (www.kingstonwine.com). “This is kind of like your ‘CSA’ except that the agricultural product is wine instead of kale or apples or carrots,” Theresa said. The Drapkins also offer quarterly “giveback days” with a portion of their wine sales going to the Kingston YMCA Farm Project. Drapkin said the Chamber has helped his business and others in the Rondout “tap into the resources and talents of the community.” For example, Chamber President Ward Todd connected the KWBA with Ulster County Tourism to acquire new signage. “The Chamber has been helpful through networking and building relationships to assist our agenda in building a better, more cohesive retail experience in Downtown,” he said. Kingston Wine Co., 65 Broadway in Kingston, can be reached at (845) 340-9463 or www.kingstonwine.com.

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Bailey Pottery Leads The Way Continued from page 5 and are important players in its resurgence. Anne has been a consultant on many projects in the area, including those involving the city of Kingston and private not-for profit groups. She is also active with several arts advisory councils and is a board member for the Ulster Performing Arts Center. “I love the area,” Anne said. “There are many excellent small businesses here and we are all working together to lift the spirit and quality of the neighborhood. “Many of us have renovated old rundown factory buildings, making serious improvements and investments, which add to the vitality and beauty of Midtown. We meet every few months to discuss how to make our community here great.” “With UPAC as our arts anchor and the Lace Mill project as an inspiration for artists, which will offer amazing housing and studio space, this neighborhood is becoming very dynamic.” So what does the future hold for Bailey? More products are in the pipeline. With 90 percent of the company’s sales going out of state, the parking lot is busy all day with a constant stream of trucks between the two facilities. Anne has started a museum-quality collection of studio

pottery with more than 500 pieces on display for everyone to enjoy while shopping at Bailey. “People are coming from all over New York and New England to see the collection,” Anne said. “It’s exciting to see such an appreciation for the work, some of which is absolutely extraordinary.” In the past few years, Bailey has initiated an educational arm to the business by bringing in important clay artists from around the country to demonstrate and lecture on their work and lives. “These educational workshops attract as many as 50 visitors at a time to Kingston for the weekend and serve as part of our contribution to Kingston and to the clay community,” Anne said. “We started as potters and our lives are spent around clay artists from around the country helping them create their work with our tools. What could be better? “Our whole team is dedicated to helping customers find the best products at the best prices with personal service that is at the center of every purchase. We couldn’t be Bailey without them.” Bailey Pottery Equipment Corp., 62 Tenbroeck Ave. in Kingston, can be reached at (845) 339-3721 or www. baileypottery.com.

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HealthAlliance CEO Sees Opportunity Continued from page 1 enhancing what we call the ‘medical perimeter,’” he said. The medical perimeter refers to a wide spectrum of outpatient healthcare services around the hospital that will increasingly integrate with HealthAlliance and with each other. These services range from primary-care providers and behavioralhealth specialists, to rehabilitative, restorative and ongoing skilled nursing care. Key to all the changes is a move from the current fragmented healthcare system, with its “silo” mentality, to an integrated model of coordinated care, Scarpino said. This coordinated care is intended not simply to treat sickness, which is a “reactive” model, but also increasingly to provide prevention and wellness services, which is proactive and more effective, Scarpino said. “The result is improved health in our community,” he said. After HealthAlliance consolidates its emergency and inpatient services at one

campus, probably in the next two years, it plans to convert the remaining hospital campus — most likely the Broadway campus — into a “medical village.” “Think of it as a shopping mall for healthcare,” Scarpino said — a one-stop destination where consumers will have easy access to outpatient and preventive care and other health and wellness services. HealthAlliance envisions the “anchors” of the medical village being primary-care and behavioral-health providers. Smaller “boutique” providers could offer child and adult day care, various types of rehabilitation, prescription drugs, diabetes care and health education. Compatible retailers such as a beauty shop and coffee bar might also be there. Medical villages have been effective and profitable around the country, and HealthAlliance is “working with a consulting firm that has done this successfully” in other cities, including Detroit, Scarpino said.

“Part of the beauty of building a medical village is you have convenient and coordinated care between and among the providers,” Scarpino said. “So when patients walk in, everything is right there, whether they need behavioral-health services or they need to follow up with a primary-care physician.” Due to the coordination as well as one-location convenience, patients will be able to have a whole range of health issues cared for within hours rather than days, he said. Ratner said HealthAlliance was also interested in bringing educators into the medical village to train healthcare workers and allied professionals. On education, he and Scarpino said the hospital is excited the former Sophie Finn Elementary School, across the street from the hospital’s Mary’s Avenue campus, is being converted into a SUNY Ulster satellite location. That $8 million reconstruction, coupled with the multimillion-dollar medical-village investment and the upcoming $137.5 million

renovation of Kingston High School, will create a strong medical-educational corridor in midtown Kingston, they said. “The medical village would be on one side of Broadway, the renovated high school would be across the street and the SUNY Ulster extension campus a few blocks away would be across from the newly upgraded HealthAlliance Hospital,” Scarpino said. Scarpino took over as president and CEO in 2013 after serving as HealthAlliance’s CFO. He previously was Kingston Hospital’s senior vice president of finance and CFO after working 27 years at St. John’s Riverside Hospital System in Yonkers, N.Y. This will be his second time addressing a Chamber breakfast. “In a time of change ... you want timely information getting out to all the constituents,” Scarpino said. “We love transparency. We want people to know what we’re doing. At the same time, we want to hear from Chamber members at the breakfast so we can understand their perspective, get feedback and know what they say the community needs.” Chamber breakfast programs are a great way to network with other local business leaders and stay on top of current events. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged. For more information or to register, call the Chamber at (845) 338-5100 or go online at www.ulsterchamber.org.



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These Members Have Renewed

Adelphi University

Matthews & Grieco, Esqs.

A & T Healthcare LLC

Jasmine Foundation, Inc.

19 Baker Ave.Suite 400 Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 www.adelphi.edu Phone (845) 471-3348 Kate Macaluso, Community Outreach Coordinator Category: Education/Tutoring Description: Adelphi University offers a wide variety of undergraduate and graduate degree programs.

89 John Street Kingston, NY 12401 www.matthewsandgrieco.com Phone (845) 331-0650 Robert C. Grieco, Esq., Partner Categories: Attorneys; Legal Services Description: We are a sole practice focused on real property transactions, probate and estate planning, general business law and commercial transactions.

ACSIA Partners

Junior Achievement of Northeastern New York, Inc.

Senator George Amedore 42 Crown St. Kingston, NY 12401 www.amedore.nysenate.gov Phone (845) 331-3810 George Amedore, Senator Category: Government Description: New York State Senator representing the 46th Senatorial District.

Arrow Promotions 35 Highland Ave. Ulster Park, NY 12487 www.ArrowPromote.com Phone (845) 338-5654 Nancy Rafter, Owner Categories: Marketing; Advertising Specialties Description: Logo, Web Design, Events, Print Solutions, Promotional Products.

Gardiner Animal Hospital 177 Main St. Gardiner, NY 12525 www.Gardineranimal.com Phone (845) 255-1549 Matthew Goodnow, Manager Category: Veterinary Care Description: Veterinary Hospital for over 40 yrs. Mixed practice caring for large and small animals.

Heartland PO Box 541 Saugerties, NY 12477 www.HeartlandPaymentSystems.Com/Samuel Boice Phone (845) 430-0084 Samuel Boice Jr., Territory Manager Category: Financial Services Description: Rely on Heartland to process debit and credit card payments, payroll, 401K Management and help businesses grow.

Mauri Architects PC 303 Mill Street Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 www.Mauri-Architects.com Phone (845) 452-1030 Richard Tompkins, Primary Contact Category: Architects Description: Check out their website to see examples of beautiful architectural designs.

Alfandre Architecture, PC Arbonne - Lorraine Salmon Beer World III Corporation

106 Abruyn St. Kingston, NY 12401 www.Njoytheride.com Phone (845) 594-1836 Nadine Ferraro, Owner Category: Transportation Description: Personalized car service for 1 - 10 people. Airport runs, ports, weddings, wine tours, nights on the town, athletic events, concerts. You name it, we drive it!

MidHudsonNews.Com, A Div. of Statewide News Network, Belleayre Region Lodging and Inc. Tourism Association Minnewaska Lodge Berkshire Farm Center & Mohonk Mountain House Services for Youth Murphy Realty Group Boice Brothers Dairy C/T Marketing Carey Construction Child Care Connections County Waste & Recycling

Cushman & Wakefield / Pyramid Brokerage Company

PO Box 539 Crugers, NY 10521 Phone (917) 584-8203 Susan Trager, Primary Contact Category: Recreation Description: Off road driving school on 68 acres in Ellenville, NY. We provide a full day class teaching you the technique of driving offroad and more. Lunch included from local businesses. Open seasonally from May thru November.

Kenyon Press Inc.

RSS Agency

1 Kenyon Press Drive Sherburne, NY 13460 www.kenyonpress.net Phone (607) 674-9066 Paul Demarco, Sales Director Category: Printers Description: Full service commercial printer with mailing services.

380 Washington Ave. Kingston, NY 12401 www.rss-agency.com Phone (845) 481-4036 John DeForest, Sales Executive Category: Insurance Description: RSS offers Commercial Insurance, Employee Benefits and Personal Insurance.

MVP Health Care

Naccarato Insurance New Hope Community, Inc. Old Republic Title Olive Garden Ophira Sailing/Farber Brothers Inc. Osprey Marine Ltd.

Empire State Bank

Paraco Gas

Ethan Allen Transportation

Professional Computer Associates

Expert Cleaning Service Facilities Maintenance Corp. Keith Ferris Photo Lynn S. Formica, CPA The Fun-E Farm

Northeast Offroad Adventures

Love-Effron

Begnal Motors

Courtney Strong, Incorporated

NJoy the Ride

Klomm Construction

Gilpatric VanVliet Funeral Home H & H Environmental Hello Dolly Real Estate Howard Johnson Inn Hudson Landing Hudson Valley Foundation for Youth Health

Sanitall Saugerties Post Star & Pennysaver Schneider’s Jewelers Inc. Shadowland Theatre simply business inc. Soltanoff Chiropractic Center Spencer Daniels Agency, Inc. Ulster Federal Credit Union Ulster Performing Arts Center (UPAC) Usheco, Inc.

Irish Cultural Center Hudson Valley

The Williams Lake Project

Jackson Lewis P.C.

WineRacks.com, Inc.

Willow Manor, Inc.

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March Mixer Sponsored By

March 19, 2015 Woodstock Harley-Davidson Kingston, New York

Our Mixer Sponsor, Kingston Collision. Dave & Lisa Rowe

(L-R) Nancy Donskoj and LuAnn Bielawa (Broadway Photo Booth), Jenny Lang, Beth Larsen (Savor Spa & OM Aroma and Co.)

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(L-R) Pamela Albach (Heartland), Melissa Petramale-Salmi and JoAnn Jocelyn (The Reis Group)

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(L-R) Karen Clark Adin (Bop to Tottom), Raleigh Green (Raleigh Greene, Inc.), Christine Hein and Heidi Hill-Haddard (People’s Place), Nadine Ferraro (NJoy the Ride)