Students will serenade the troops for the holidays
CHESTER — A Songs for Troops concert is being organized by Chester Middle School Principal Ernest Jackson, a retired Army lieutenant colonel who served most of his military career in the 3rd Infantry Division.
Utilizing the Orange-Ulster BOCES ISDN-based video conferencing technology, the concert will be broadcast simultaneously on Dec. 2, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. (Eastern Standard Time), from each of the participating schools to members of the 3rd Infantry Division, 26th Field Artillery Regiment and perhaps a unit in Pakistan.
The two-way connection will also allow the students in each of the districts to see each other and their audience overseas.
Jackson has been coordinating local participation to support the troops for the past eight years. While he continues to solicit donations for soldier care packages, mail and phone cards, Songs for Troops is a way of getting a large number of students actively involved in a community service project that will touch an even larger number of soldiers - many of whom are away from their families for the first time.
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What a difference a day makes wrote on Nov 12, 2009 11:15 PM:
" What a difference in just two weeks. That's when you have an experienced professional at the helm and a board that cares. We said goodbye to Donato, Berger and Livingston and now there are only two left to go Pasichynk and Sambets election time is getting closer we need someone whose agenda is children and education to run and take Pasichynk seat. "
Mary wrote on Nov 12, 2009 10:16 PM:
" Jason LaTassa announced tonight he was dropping his lawsuit against the Chester School District because he now feels confident this current administration will protect children and keep parents informed about their children. Jason told anyone who asked him why was he suing, that it was because as a parent he felt the district should notify a parent immediately if they suspect their child is using drugs, alcohol and want to search them for any reason. He is not against the district questioning and searching students as long as a parent/guardian is notified. The former superintendent refused to sit and meet with him and discuss his concerns. He said this could have ended before it started if administration would have just communicated better. The current superintendent also announced that a contract for students involved in ANY extracurricular activity, sports, clubs, band, chorus, the play etc. was being finalized by a committee of coaches and advisors to be presented to the board for their review. Seems more has been done by this administrator and new board in the less then 1 month he has been with the district then the 3 long years the former administrator and the former board. "
Annemarie wrote on Nov 12, 2009 2:14 PM:
" Mr. Miller please consider running for the Chester Board of Education in place of John Pasichnyk.It appears you are a bright, intelligent ,articulate and reasonable man of a certain diplomatic nature. Please consider there are many that would find it reassuring to have you represent the voice of the parents of the Chester School District. "
Timothy A Miller wrote on Nov 12, 2009 1:46 PM:
" I have proposed to both Mr. Jackson, who seemed receptive, and Ms. Murray that any and all proposed school assemblies be brought before the school board for approvals. This way they will be presented in a public forum and discussed by the board and presented to the public for comments prior to them being accepted or denied by the school board which is voted on three years. "
Not So Quick Tenderfoot wrote on Nov 12, 2009 1:19 PM:
" Bruderhof is a cult they don't serve under the U.S. Flag it is any flag that will give them shelter. They don't enlist and they don't fight so you can't keep talking out of both sides of your mouth.Bruderhofs are not a religion but a cult with beliefs.I don't feel the Chester School District funded by taxpayers money you know us guys that put the Mac and Cheese in your mouths meaning the supporters of certain PROPAGANDISTS on the payroll of the Chester School District who freely expose the children to any and all they decide. They make the decision to inculcate our kids with their nutty ideas. My family and many others can't be bought with a kite or any or gimcrack gimmick that comes out of certain PROPAGANDISTS in the Chester School District under the guise of the U.S. Flag or the Bruderhofs or any other number of orgainizations that have been brought in to influence our kids thinking without our permission.Last time I looked it is up to the parents to guide their children's belief system not the public school system.So if I feel like flying a kite I will pay for it not the Bruderhofs. "
A positive outlook wrote on Nov 12, 2009 1:09 PM:
" to criteria for the next school chief Excellent suggestions. Good leaders know how to delegate, whom to delegate and at the same time take responsibility. They listen, work hard, build confidence in others and always strive to do their best. It is a trickle down effect. Motivating and wanting to succeed is contageous from the youngest child to the CEO. "
did you know wrote on Nov 12, 2009 11:34 AM:
" Did you know that the Bruderhof fliy kites too?
Lets go fly a kite
The recent annual Kite Fest, sponsored by the Town of Chester, was a fun day for all ages. The Sugar Loaf Engine Co. was on hand offering hot refreshments and residents enjoyed hanging out in the open space. The Bellvale community helped with kites as passersby stopped to take in the scenic view.
Raise The Flag On Your Own Time wrote on Nov 12, 2009 8:49 AM:
" So your stating the homes aren't teaching Patriotism so the school districts have to do the job for the parents.Who are you kidding? The job of education is just that.Say the Pledge of Allegiance and get on with making children literate.We don't need Patriotism as first and foremost as some of these so called educatorsa want to ram down our necks.By the way my family has sent our fathers, husbands , sons brothers and uncles for every generation since we got to these green shores so I'm very familiar with the duties of the Armed Forces.That is not the issue.We have a degraded school district in Chester and education has not been the first priority.Now get back to education and leave the rest to the parents not the misguided staff members that can't stay out of the photo ops even if it means bringing the Bruderhofs into the school without the knowledge of the parents to give their propaganda to our children.Is the Chester School District also going to convert our children to these sects and decide where and if our children will worship. Enough already. "
Timothy A Miller wrote on Nov 12, 2009 6:50 AM:
" Welcome home Chester Marine... Thank you and God Bless you! "
Chester Marine wrote on Nov 11, 2009 8:01 PM:
" For all the "Free" thinkers Father Denis Edward O'Brien, USMC wanted to make sure you have this.
What Is A Veteran?
A "Veteran" -- whether active duty, discharged, retired, or reserve -- is someone who, at one
point in his life, wrote a blank check made payable to "The United States of America" for an amount of "up to and including his life." "Veterans Day" "It is the soldier, not the reporter, Who has given us freedom of the press. It is the soldier, not the poet, Who has given us freedom of speech. It is the soldier, not the campus organizer, Who has given us the freedom to demonstrate. It is the soldier who salutes the flag, Who serves beneath the flag, and whose coffin is draped by the flag, Who allows the protestor to burn the flag."
Father Denis Edward O'Brien, USMC "
Chester Marine wrote on Nov 11, 2009 7:43 PM:
" Mr. Power to the People
I just returned from Iraq. Freethinking is great and that is what we are fighting to preserve. Most parents do not teach patriotism, so young people must learn somewhere, why not school?
Thomas Jefferson also said Patriotism is not a short frenzied burst of emotion, but the long and steady dedication of a lifetime. A lifetime starts at birth.
If you can read this, thank a teacher. If you can read this in English thank a soldier!
Semper Fi "
Power To The People wrote on Nov 11, 2009 5:14 PM:
" Excellent suggestions to criteria for the next school chief.The need to look forward and to promote education as opposed to patriotism. If certain Principals believe in Patriotism before all else in the public school system stangely their own kids attend private religious schools. Sort of a slap in the face for those of us free thinkers that don't want the Army mind set drilled into our very impressionable 10, 11 , 12 and 13 year old kids.Just a little food for thought.As Thomas Jefferson said" the government is only as good as long as it is working for the People." Our district has become a very marginalized narrow minded institution catering to certain administrators strange philosphies of self serving self promotion and self aggrandizement.Now let indocrination rest and get on with educating kids to think for themselves.Many have folks have become interested in blogging because of the dynamics of blogging.It is informational and thought provoking. Information is POWER. "
criteria for thenext school chief wrote on Nov 11, 2009 6:57 AM:
" Visionary, Create a vision, a picture of the future, of where he will take the school. Inspirational, Once a vision is established, great leaders can inspire everyone in the company to get onboard. This inspiration extends to teachers, students, parents and BOE. Strategic. Clear and directly face the strengths and weaknesses of the school district. Tactical. Wired like businesspeople, bottom-line oriented and extraordinarily committed to school results. Focused. Mission oriented achieve what he sets out to do. Persuasive. Motivate by persuasion rather than intimidation. Speaking from his heart. Likeable. People-centric,high degrees of emotional intelligence. Decisive. Can make decisions quickly -- often with incomplete data. As Theodore Roosevelt said, "In any moment of decision, the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do is nothing." Ethical. Direct and straightforward. Clear performance expectations and hold people accountable. This requires being direct and truthful. Good leaders know it's hard to beat the truth. Open to feedback. Open and dedicated to lifelong learning. Seek feedback about their performance through direct conversations. Seeking continuous improvement. "
THR Post Part I wrote on Nov 11, 2009 6:31 AM:
" By John Sullivan Times Herald-Record
Helen Anne Livingston seemed headed for a long and promising career at Chester Union Free School District.
Hired from upstate, she came into the job with broad support from teachers and faculty.
So it came as a shock when she abruptly resigned after just three years in office.
"It surprised everyone on the staff," said school psychologist Pam Kavenagh, president of the district's 90-member teachers union.
But far from being unusual, Livingston's sudden departure two weeks ago has become part of a growing norm, according to superintendent groups and recruiters.
Surveys show that superintendents are leaving at an alarming rate, even as the pool of qualified candidates to replace them grows smaller.
Pundits blame a number of factors for the turnover: The growing number of mandates and reporting requirements means increasing pressure to produce, while calls for lower taxes undermine their ability to do so; the volatile nature of school district politics made fickle by increasing turnovers on school boards; and the onset of new media, such as blogs, and text-messaging that threaten to turn even once minor school controversies into public relations nightmares. "
THR Post Part II wrote on Nov 11, 2009 6:30 AM:
" By John Sullivan Times Herald-Record
Helen Anne Livingston seemed headed for a long and promising career at Chester Union Free School District.
Hired from upstate, she came into the job with broad support from teachers and faculty.
So it came as a shock when she abruptly resigned after just three years in office.
"It surprised everyone on the staff," said school psychologist Pam Kavenagh, president of the district's 90-member teachers union.
But far from being unusual, Livingston's sudden departure two weeks ago has become part of a growing norm, according to superintendent groups and recruiters.
Surveys show that superintendents are leaving at an alarming rate, even as the pool of qualified candidates to replace them grows smaller.
Pundits blame a number of factors for the turnover: The growing number of mandates and reporting requirements means increasing pressure to produce, while calls for lower taxes undermine their ability to do so; the volatile nature of school district politics made fickle by increasing turnovers on school boards; and the onset of new media, such as blogs, and text-messaging that threaten to turn even once minor school controversies into public relations nightmares. "
THR Post Part II wrote on Nov 11, 2009 6:25 AM:
" Sixteen years ago, the district bid farewell to one of the longest-serving superintendents in Orange County, Ed Stoddard, who had led the district for 20 years. Since then, the district has gone through three full-time superintendents and one interim superintendent, each of whom served for successively shorter periods.
Livingston's stay of three years was the shortest by far. The district will pay an interim superintendent $700 a day in addition to paying Livingston her $139,050 salary and benefits until she can find work elsewhere or through Dec. 31, 2010 whichever comes first, according to a separation agreement.
According to New York State Council of School Superintendents data, the average career of a superintendent has plummeted from 20 years prior to 2000 to 11 years in 2006. The average stay of administrators in a single district has dropped from 5.6 years in 2003 to 4.7 years in 2007.
And districts can't fill the vacant positions fast enough. "
Dottie C wrote on Nov 10, 2009 9:42 PM:
" Some are not just bloggers. Some are well informed people who give some insight on whats going on.There are some who read the blogs and comment. I have asked questions on the blogs in the past and saw changes made. The web has completely changed from elementary thinking (seeing an apple, books, pencils and thanking the administrators) to a most interesting site. It is a welcome change. I chose today to write on the blogs because there is a school board meeting this Thursday and the administrators are busy preparing for their presentations. Perhaps someone who works in the school and reads the blogs have the same questions and could pass it on the right person. "
Oh Please you must be in la la land wrote on Nov 10, 2009 7:53 PM:
" You must be delusional. We were the laughing stock of orange county when they renewed the superintendent's contract......You know why.......
Again, you must be delusional. The Times Herald Record hasn't reported a fair article since this began. As a matter of fact, the first article that appeared in the paper accentuating the differences in opinion between Livingston and Murray was printed knowing that livingston was no longer with the district. The reporter pretended that we still had a superintendent. Everyone I knew took bets that it was a prelude to future articles blaming the board for Livingston's sudden departure. I wonder who gave the record all of the info? Could it be a fellow board member? Could it be a member of the staff?..... There is something wrong with a paper who doesn't print both sides of a story.....That's why the Record is losing its readership. "
YO DRUNK wrote on Nov 10, 2009 7:51 PM:
" YO 411 4 Harvey what is yout babble. Go sober up. "
To Mrs. Connelly wrote on Nov 10, 2009 7:35 PM:
" Why do you ask these questions to bloggers? If you want to know why not call the school! "
Oh Please wrote on Nov 10, 2009 7:13 PM:
" We are the laughing stock of the county now, because of the fair reporting by the THR, who exposed the possibilities of why the resignation happened, we weren't the laughing stock when the old board renewed her contract, that was business, people I work with throughout the county cannot beleive this board couldn't work together with Ms. Livingston and act like adults, plus LaTasse didn't help! You keep bringing up the old board and at the same time you want to move on make up your mind!! "
Mary wrote on Nov 10, 2009 5:09 PM:
" Hopefully the judge & ADA agree that HAL should be found guilty and give her the same sentence Marino got and we can all go on. Livingston is gone from the schools and needs to be gone out of the area and take all the drama she brought with her. We have board members who are concentrating on bringing our district back to the respectable district it once was and not the laughing stock of the county. They are concerned about our children and want to make things better for them. It is very unfortunate that it had to cost the taxpayers SO MUCH to get this accomplished but remember it was Pasinyck, Sambets, Donato and Burger who voted to extend her contract for 3 long years and give her the salary and perks she will continue with because of the language they allowed in her contract. Murray voted no! Thursday night come out and support these board members and our students who will recognized for their achievements in education. Let us show the students education is our first priority! "
Very interested in the outcome wrote on Nov 10, 2009 12:17 PM:
" Livingstons Judgement Day wrote on Nov 6, 2009 3:05 PM:
" " Livingston goes to court on Nov. 10th for harassment in the second degree. See below
A person is guilty of harassment in the second degree when, with intent to harass, annoy or alarm another person:
He or she strikes, shoves, kicks or otherwise subjects such other person to physical contact, or attempts or threatens to do the same; or He or she follows a person in or about a public place or places; or He or she engages in a course of conduct or repeatedly commits acts which alarm or seriously annoy such other person and which serve no legitimate purpose. " "
411 4 harvey wrote on Nov 10, 2009 3:36 AM:
" Home'Established to aid the less fortunate within our community'EMPIRE KIDS WRESTLING CLUB (EKWC) INFORMATION CONTACT. Coach Ernest Jackson. 64 Hambletonian Ave. ... www.empirekids.com/EKWC.html - Cached Opportunities for Kids Pony Club Horses Wrestling USAW USMA ... According to event organizer, Ernest Jackson, the Friends of Section 9 ... empirekids.com/USMA.html - CachedThe Chronicle - Eagle Crest on town's agenda - Straus spapers RIDE RIDER PONY CLUB. EMPIRE KIDS WRESTLING --SOURCE YAHOO THESE ARE THE LINKS TO JACKSON'S WEBSITES THAT WERE DISMANTLED BEC.HE MADE A BOOBOO.JACKSON THOUGHT WE WERE THE LOCAL YOKELS AND HE WAS THE 'RAINMAN'.HE WAS GOING TO SINGLEHANDELY TURN THE CHESTER SCHOOL DISTRICT INTO HIS 'KIND OF SCHOOL'.WRESTLING TEAM WAS A PRIORITY AND HE BROUGHT IT THROUGH THE BACK UNDER THE AGEISIS OF COUGH.WHO WAS TO BUSY DOING THE DOSEY DO WITH PALS RAHTER THAN TAKING A SUPERVISORY POSITION AND INSTEAD OF CLEANING UP JACKSON'S MESSES.SHE DEFENDED HIM UNTIL IT COST HER JOB.COUGH COULDN'T REIGN JACKSON IN. HE WAS THE RUNAWAY WRASSLIN FOOL.THE SAME CHILDREN THAT WERE ON THE EMPIRE KIDS WRESLTING TEAM DON'T PLAY FOR THE SCHOOL.THEY WERE USED AS THE PROMONOTIAL STUNT-BAIT AND THEN HE GOT THE STUDENTS HE WANTED-DEEMED FIT.ALSO FEES WERE COLLECTED FROM PARENTS/AND/HARVEY/YOU/CAN/SEE/HE/USED/SCHOOL-ADDRESS-PHONE NUMBER/'FOR /LESS/FORTUNATE/IN/THE/COMMUNITY/MISREPRESENTATION/FRAUDULENT/USE/OF/SCHOOL/ADDRESS "
Dottie Connolly wrote on Nov 9, 2009 11:47 PM:
" Mr Jackson and the students are doing a wonderful service for our soldiers. I am glad that such a news-worthy event appears in the Chronicle. Is there a way where it can be shown at a later date on Cablevision or invite community members to share in the viewing of the Songs for Troops Concert at school? Does the school district have the capability of showing the concert on the web site? We should salute our veterans everyday!! "
We all should salute our vets wrote on Nov 9, 2009 10:10 PM:
" I agree. There are a few negative, small minded people out there who keep blogging about the same few senseless points over and over. They obviously care nothing for our country and our soldiers...Can't believe one backward person asked why the soldiers just can't listen to the "radio or an Ipod." Where do you think the soldiers are - NY City? These soldiers are living in horrible conditions. Unlike you, they don't have access to radios - or the other comforts like comfortable beds, showers, warm meals, etc... "
Shameful wrote on Nov 9, 2009 7:22 PM:
" You morons talk about going to a court case (unlesss you were involved) rather than attend services for our veterans who gave to our country! We are not covering up anyone just stating the fact that MR. Jackson served our country, and you morons can't stop blogging about him GET A LIFE!! "
to sick of it wrote on Nov 9, 2009 5:08 PM:
" Can you name 5? I can only name 4. "
Just a friendly reminder wrote on Nov 9, 2009 4:47 PM:
" Tomorrow is supposed to be the court case of Mr. Marino vs. Livingston. Let's see what happens...... "
To Sick of all of you wrote on Nov 9, 2009 4:46 PM:
" I am not one of the so-called five people writing here, and I'm sick of people trying to cover up the mistakes made.
The district should determine the appropriateness of the Empire Kids Wrestling Club, which had a bank account with the Chester Academy address. No evidence was found that the school board approved this club. The management should restrict the use of the districts address and resources, the audit said.
Admit it was a mistake and move on. Stop trying to cover up for Jackson. I happen to agree that we do not need two principals in the high school. That's my opinion and it's excessive. It seems that the middle school principal has too much time on his hands and is better suited for some non-profit organization. "
997 students wrote on Nov 9, 2009 3:26 PM:
" 997 students in the school district. Over 500 in the elementary school and only one principal... Do we really need two in the Academy? Less than 13 students per teacher... Why do we pay over $15,000 per student?
" i really cant believe sometimes what is written here...the same five people using different names, keep telling the same lies over and over again..almost to a point where they think they keep saying it, somehow eventually they will come true...get a real grip you five...and i also dare you guys to show at a veterans day event....your all a disgrace for spreading lies "
Sick of all of you wrote on Nov 8, 2009 4:49 PM:
" Mr. Jackson i8s doing a thoughtful event to benefit our troops overseas who are protecting our freedom, so you idiots can have the freedom to write your garbage. What have you people done to benefit others lately? All your doing is writing negative blogs about him, it is Veterans Day Wednesday, hope you have the guts to show up at the services to honor our Veterans. Mr. Jackson is one of them, can you bloggers say the same! You people need to get lives. "
Minisink Insider wrote on Nov 8, 2009 2:23 PM:
" Hey 411 and all you other Poindexters. You are way off. I have the inside. The Troops to Teachers this year will be really big. Sorry to ruin your fun. "
IS IT TRUE wrote on Nov 7, 2009 3:25 PM:
" HEY MACK IS THERE A PLACE ON THE INTERNET TO FIND OUT IF THE STATE FILED SANCTIONS OR SUPENSIONS ON COUGH LICENSE? "
411 4 harvey wrote on Nov 7, 2009 1:47 PM:
" The special holiday concert was organized by Chester Middle School Principal (and former Warwick Middle School Assistant Principal) Ernest Jackson, retired Army lieutenant colonel who served most of military career in 3rd Infantry Division. A member- 7th Infantry Regiment Association Board of Directors, Jackson has been coordinating local participation in the association's Operation Direct Support for the past four years. While he continues to solicit donations for soldier care packages /cards,Songs for Troops was a way of getting a large number of students actively involved in a community service project touched an even larger number of soldiers - many of whom are away from their families for the first time. Below is the list of participating schools: Chester Middle School - Chester Union Free School District, Chester, NY Minisink Valley Middle School - Minisink Valley Central School District, Slate Hill, NY Anna S. Kuhl Elementary School Fifth & Sixth Grade Band and Chorus - Port Jervis City School District, Port Jervis, NY Monticello High School Concert Band and Mixed Choir Warwick Valley Middle School - Warwick Valley Central School District, Warwick, NY JACKSON HAS BEEN DROPPED FROM THE PORT JERVIS,MINISINK VALLEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT/MONTICELLO S.D./SOURCE WARWICK/SCHOOL/DISTRICT/WEBSITE "
say what wrote on Nov 7, 2009 1:15 PM:
" how about the soldiers putting the radio on.or an ipod. "
411 4 harvey wrote on Nov 7, 2009 9:31 AM:
" -------------------------------------------------------------------------------Harvey,please find out why jackson had the bruderhofs at the school??????? "
fyi for Harvey wrote on Nov 7, 2009 9:20 AM:
" -------------------------------------------------------------------------------Harvey,please find out why jackson has requested asap help for a citizenship program without the BOE's permission and knowledge as well as the former supt???There has been too many lies and cover-ups and jackson is adroit at what he does best-subterfuge or so he thinks~ "
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Reality Check wrote on Nov 7, 2009 12:22 AM:
" If we are all going to keep writing to Harvey, I got one for him...Harvey, I'm sure you've realized by now that a few bloggers make a hobby out of slandering administrator's reputations. I see "Matty' is rehashing lies about Songs for Troops. It's been proven that jackson never sold any videos of the broadcast. Anyone who was at the event at Chester Academy can tell you - the CONCERT WASN'T TAPPED. Only a few brief minutes were tapped by this paper & the Record, one of which put the segment on YouTube. jackson has shown the Youtube tape at the BOE meetings & he did have a link to the Youtube on the former wrestling web site, but it wasn't his tape. He had a link there so people could watch. Never tried to sell anything. Think about it - Why would he try to see a Youtube tape that people can download else for free? And it's a downright lie that administrators from the participating schools were "furious." If they were upset for any reason, would every district continue to participate, year after year? "
Thanks for helping our Vets wrote on Nov 6, 2009 10:47 PM:
" Okay FYI - Your stalking is scary to say the least..Do you actually sit up at night scanning the internet for every listing that contains Mr. jackson's name?? As usual, you see something copy/paste it and don't know what you are talking about...One of your so-called tell alls to "Harvey" copies info from Troops to Teachers. For your information, Troops to Teachers is a governmnet program that helps eligible military personnel begin a new career as teachers in public schools where their skills, knowledge and experience are most needed. It is my understanding that jackson VOLUNTEERS his time as a mentor for this program. Since the program started 12 years ago, more than 9,300 troops have served in America's classrooms. And now it really meets two goals: Many soldiers returning from war need jobs, and many schools need teachers. From what I understand, Jackson's only role is to provide soldiers with job leads and give them advice to help them transition from the military to the classroom. This program was hailed by NBC news a few years ago. I commend all who are involved. "
Phone cards for soldiers wrote on Nov 6, 2009 10:24 PM:
" Okay. Have you had enough fun yet Harvey & FYI...It's obvious you are one in the same. The sad thing is you are so blinded by your hatred that you don't take the time to look at the facts: Here you go. 1. Collecting phone cards - jackson didn't host the collection -it was done by Mr. Buck and the Florida (NY) radio station to provide soldiers serving in Iraq with phone cards so they could call their loved ones at home. Only part Jackson played was the Academy supported the stations' efforts by collecting used cell phones. The used cell phones were donated to the radio station which in turn donated the phone cards to the military. Jackson did provide contact information for his old unit (which obviously he is no longer affliatled with) for the station to send the phone cards. Sounds like a win -win situation for everyone (except you who are looking to cast stones). I commend the radio station, Mr. jackson and everyone who contributed in this great community project. "
411 4 harvey wrote on Nov 6, 2009 6:31 PM:
" Empire Kids 64 Hambletonian Avenue Chester, NY 10918 Phone: (570) 409-9265 Email: edajack@ptd.net Club Website: http://www.empirekids.com
THIS IS'THE MAT'WEBSITE THAT ADVETISES EMPIRE KIDS WRESTLING CLUB ON THE MAT USA WRESTLING CLUBS IN NY AS STATED BELOW.AS YOU CAN SEE HARVEY,SCHOOL WAS LISTED AS ORIGINAL ADDRESS FOR A WRESTLING CLUB THAT WAS NOT AN OFFICIAL CHESTER SCHOOL SPORT.THE WEBSITE ABOVE WAS DISMANTLED AND IT WAS THE ONE THAT WAS COLLECTING MONIES FROM DIFFERENT CHILDREN'S ORGANIZATION SUCH AS THE RIDE PONY RIDERS CLUB.SONGS TO TROOPS WHICH IS TOPIC OF THIS ARTICLE.THE SCHOOL'S ADDRESS WAS/USED AS WELL AS THE SCHOOL PHONE NUMBER.THIS/IS WHERE JACKSON BLURRED THE LINES.USING THE SCHOOL'S ADDRESS,PHONE,PAID TIME AS MIDDLE SCHOOL PRINCIPAL AND REPRESENTING THE EMPIRE KIDS CLUB AS AN OFFICAIL CHESTER ACTIVITY WHILE HE HAD DIFFERENT PORTALS ON HIS WEBSITES FOR DIFFERENT AMOUNTS OF MONEY STARTING AT $25.00 FOR VIDEOS FROM'SONGS TO TROOPS'THAT WENT INTO THE ABOVE E-MAIL ADDRESS USING PAYPAL.THERE HAS NEVER BEEN AN ACCOUNTING OFMONIES COLLECTED.BUT JACKSON WHEN THINGS GOT HOT CLOSED DOWN ALL THE WEBSITES AND TOLD JOHN PASYNICAK HE GOT A CHESTER P.O.BOX BEC.HE COULD BE IN TROUBLE IN PA.HE ALSO REPRESENTED THE EMPIRE KIDS AS A CHARITY 'FOR THE/LESS/FORTUNATE/IN/THE/COMMUNITY. "
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fyi wrote on Nov 6, 2009 3:55 PM:
" The percentage of students receiving food help has jumped from 21 percent in 2006 to 29 percent total of about 1,800 students. In Pine Bush Elementary School alone, nine families have already asked the nurse's office for food."It's a very scary time," says the school's nurse, Bobbie Ercoline.What's worse, say those close to the kids, is that many more students who could use the help don't get it.They or their families are often too embarrassed to apply even though the kids receiving assistance aren't identified when they get their food. SOURCE THE TIMESA HERALD RECORD.LETS NOT FORGET WHEN COUGH COUGH WENT TO THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TO VERBALLY CHASTISE A CHILD AND MOTHER REGARDING 25cents owed for lunch money.MANY PARENTS DO NOT FILL OUT THE REDUCED LUNCH FORMS BECAUSE CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION IS LEAKED BY STAFF.HARVEY,PLEASE CHECH THIS OUT AND START GETTING THE CHILDREN ENROLLED IN THE REDUCED LUNCH PROGRAM.TIMES ARE TOUGH AND MANY CHILDREN AREN'T GETTING WHAT THEY NEED.COUGH SAW TO THAT.LETS PUT THE CHILDREN FIRST AND ADULT AGENDAS LAST ON THE LIST.COUGH FORGOT WHO AND WHAT THE JOB DESCRIPTION ENTAILED.ALSO,PLEASE HARVEY HAVE THE BUS PERMISSION SLIPS ACCOUNTED FOR SO CHILDREN WHO DON'T LIVE IN CHESTER DON'T GET THE/BUS/BEC/DAD/IS/MIDDLE/SCHL.PRINCIPAL. "
fyi wrote on Nov 6, 2009 3:42 PM:
" the fashion is out.but let today begin a new era in chester and we will only mention a certain person as cough,cough.in polite society we will see if justice is blind and it is really abt. who you know rather than facing the charges and being judged fairly.there was a lot of bullying and menacing behavior by cough,cough.so lets see if there will be justice and cough will feel the 'swift hand of justice'or 'the blindfolded lady justice whose scales are balanced towards adults who abuse authority to terrorize a community.lets see if cough,cough can take it as well as cough can dish it out.lets see the judge and d.a. think about the' alleged perjuries that were suborned by cough and entertained by the judge and the d.a.'s very prejudicial attitude towards mrs marino.it bordered on the edge of madness, a d.a. is supposed to represent the people of new york.lets see the d.a. have the same amt of vitrolic acidic hatred towards cough,cough on nov.10.2009.justice must always be tempered with mercy and mrs marino recieved neither.the chester residents are tired of bullying authority figures who represent their own agendas-bruderhofs for example.as opposed to what is good and fair to/the/people'best/interests. "
Livingstons Judgement Day wrote on Nov 6, 2009 3:05 PM:
" " Livingston goes to court on Nov. 10th for harassment in the second degree. See below
A person is guilty of harassment in the second degree when, with intent to harass, annoy or alarm another person:
He or she strikes, shoves, kicks or otherwise subjects such other person to physical contact, or attempts or threatens to do the same; or He or she follows a person in or about a public place or places; or He or she engages in a course of conduct or repeatedly commits acts which alarm or seriously annoy such other person and which serve no legitimate purpose. " "
Rank: Lt. Colonel Status and Date: Retired: June 1, 2001 Teaching Locations: Chester Academy, Chester NY Teaching Levels: Currently Principal at Chester Academy. Formerly, 5th Grade Teacher; and Asst. Principal at Warwick Valley Middle School, NY Biographical Information: Teaching has become a super second career after serving 20 years in the Infantry. New York offers great benefits to military personnel and my school district seeks military people to fill openings. Please feel free to contact me for additional information. Send Ernest a message!
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------HARVEY,THIS IS ONE OF HIS HIRING ADVERTISEMENTS WHEN HE WAS THE 'HUMAN RESOURCES ADMINISTRATOR UNDER COUGH COUGH.HOPE YOU DON T GET CAUGHT IN THE SAME RING AROUND THE BUSHWA.KEEP AN ON EYE ON ERNIE PARTICULARLY ONE IN THE BACK OF YOUR HEAD.REMEMBER WE WANT YOU TO STAY!!!All THE WAY WITH HARVEY!!!
" harvey,check out the website edutopia,jackson's note has been removed but you should know that he has as agenda and now its about citizenship.it used to wrestling please keep eyes and ears open and put some spies around him.he needs a shadow so he doesn't get you into trouble like he did cough cough . "
matty wrote on Nov 6, 2009 12:12 PM:
" i approve of 'sentiment' but collecting money and phone cards and jackson's other enterprises are better suited for non-profit organizations.jackson probably should be working at united way,veteran's administration or red cross since he seems to do so much of his 'fund raising on school time and using schoolchildren to teach other people's community service.is this to get them ready when they are alleged charged with a crime they are ready to do community service.harvey please stop the madness with jackson.let him do his fundraising at burke h.s.where his child attends or his own community in pa.stop making chester schoolchildren 'pawns of jackson's so called civic mindedness madness.jackson should be working on bringing up the scores on the nys standardized tests and facilitating the children's educations.by the way harvey,jackson has posted a beggar's plea with the GEORGE LUCAS FOUNDATION THAT IS HEADED BY ERIC SCHWARTZ.JACKSON WAS SOLICITING DONATIONS FOR 'CITIZENSHIP' PROGRAMS ON THE WEB.I QOUTE'I AM ERNEST JACKSON A PRINCIPAL IN THE CHESTER SCHOOL DISTRIST AND AM INTERESTED IN YOUR PROGRAM ASAP. BLAH BLAH ERNEST JACKSON EMAIL AND SCHOOL ADDRESS.HARVEY THIS NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED!JACKSON AS A FORMER SOLDIER NEEDS TO FOLLOW THE CHAIN OF COMMAND.THE BOE AND SUPT ARE/SUPPOSED/TO/MAKE/THE/DECISIONS/AND/JACKSON/NEEDS/TO/LEARN/THE/CHAIN/OF/COMMAND/IN/CHESTER/S.D. "
matty wrote on Nov 6, 2009 11:53 AM:
" this year lets hope jackson remembers to get the parents permission and run it by the new supt.who may be unaware of jackson using 'the songs to troops'on his personal website which was dismantled that asked for money for the 'less fortunate in the community'that was linked to the'empire kids wrestling club,the main draw on the website,along with the portals of the ride pony pony riders club,songs to troops,the empire kids wrestling club which uses the chester academy school address and telephone number.jackson was selling videos of these groups on a website designed by homestead which was jackson's website with his personal e-mail linked to jackson's paypal account which collected the monies.just want you to know harvey who you are wrasslin with.the children were broadcast on yutube and the various school districts were unaware of the situation.videos for sale of the schoolchildren who participated and no parents gave permission for their children to be porttayed as'the less fortunate in the community' and school administrators were furious at being used and hoodwinked.jackson had abt 7 school districts involved.harvey word to the wise steer clear of jackson and his 'fundraising attempts or philanthropy'.its nothing but trouble.ask the mayor and mr sambets their/children/were/publiclylisted/as/the/'less/fortunate/in/the/community/ "
