At the Valley View Center for Nursing Care in Goshen Frances Sylvester celebrated her 101st birthday.

Sylvester was born in Newburgh in 1915. She moved to Valley View in December. On Wednesday, Sylvester and 35 other residents celebrated their birthdays. “We all enjoyed celebrating Frances’ birthday with her and wish her continued happiness and good health,” Valley View administrator Laurence LaDue said.

Orange County Executive Steven M. Neuhaus hopes to meet with Sylvester when she officially turns 101 on February 22nd. “I look forward to having the opportunity to meet Frances Sylvester later this month,” Neuhaus said.

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