April Extension Connection Sullivan County 2016
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Volume LXXXXVII, No. 4 Liberty, NY -:- April , 2016 (USPS) 525 - 100
Visiting a Working Farm
No-Till Grass Seeder Rental Information
Protecting Your Information
Reducing Food Waste
As Caregivers, Women May Suffer
More than Men
Youth Opportunities
Livestock Pneumonia -What to Look For
Fast Facts & News to Use
Upcoming Programs
Volunteer/ Donor Potluck Brunch & Open House
Grains to Glass - Local Beverage Bus Tour
Beef Quality Assurance Workshop
Powerful Tools for Caregivers
Common Diseases of Small Ruminants
Creating a Family Spending Plan
ServSafe® Food Handler Course
Hiring a Professional Caregiver
Understanding Farm Leases & Accessing Land
Master Food Preserver Volunteer Training
Annual Master Gardener Plant Sale
No-Till Workshop Series
Jaycee DeGroat, creating healthy schools & communities
project director, is pictured here manning the CCESC
information table at the Sullivan Renaissance Annual
Conference, held at Bethel Woods on March 5.
Photo credit: Nick Piatek
Ryan Trapani, forest educator of Catskill Forest
Association, shared his knowledge of pruning apple trees at
the Pruning Apple Trees & More workshop on March 12.
Trapani is pictured here at Town of Thompson Park.
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The Extension Connection Edited by: Nicole Slevin & Colleen Monaghan
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2016 Board of Directors Donna Willi..……..…...…..………….………..………..President
Earl Myers…………..…….………………….........Vice President
Pamela Rourke……………………………...…………...Secretary
Glenn Pontier…………………………...…….…………Treasurer
Dawn Boyes
Amy Erlwein
Christopher Gozza
Sonja Hedlund
Robert Kaplan
Steve Mogel
Edward Moran
Klu Padu
Luisa Parker
Janet Threshman
Terri Ward, Legislative Rep.
Staff Members Colleen Monaghan...…………...…..…………...Executive Director
Tracey Argent……………...……Sr. Administrator & HR Manager
SueAnn Boyd…………..…...…Healthy Schools Program Educator
Wanda Cruz…………………….....Healthy Communities Educator
Erica Dahl……………….....ESNY Community Nutrition Educator
Jaycee DeGroat...Healthy Schools & Communities Project Director
Emily Devore..………………...…..Healthy Communities Educator
Marylin Jones...………………...…….….4-H Community Educator
Bonnie Lewis……….……........................Dependent Care Educator
Michelle Lipari…………………....Ag & 4-H Community Educator
Erica Lynch ……….……………………....……..Kitchen Assistant
Melinda Meddaugh…..Ag & Natural Resources Resource Educator
Nicole Slevin………………………...…Public Affairs Coordinator
Kaitlyn Smith………………..Association Administrative Assistant
Dayna Valenti-Gaeta...Community Horticulture Program Educator
Tara VanHorn...………….…..……………….…..Finance Manager
Sean Welsh……...…....Energy & Consumer Sr. Resource Educator
John Wilcox……...……………….....Building & Grounds Manager
Message from the Executive Director 3
Visiting a Working Farm 4
No-Till Grass Seeder 5
Beef Quality Assurance Workshop 5
Protecting Your Information 6
Reducing Food Waste 7
As Caregivers, Women May Suffer More than Men 8
Youth Opportunities 8
In Case You Missed It 9
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Upcoming Programs & Events 10
Opportunities for You 11
Livestock Pneumonia - What to Look Out For 13
CCESC Spotlights 15
Thank You 16
Fast Facts & News to Use 17
Member Exchange 18
Connect with Us on Social Media 19
April, 2016 Extension Connection Page 3
Colleen Monaghan, Executive Director
A heartfelt message from us:
Dear friends,
Long time friend of Extension Mr.
John Gempler passed away last month
after a lifetime of service to the com-
munity and to CCE. We send heartfelt
condolences to John’s loved ones.
John’s family requested that donations
to the CCESC 4-H Youth Development
program be made in his memory as he
has provided mentorship to hundreds of
Sullivan County youth over several
decades of volunteerism with the pro-
gram. To date, we have received over
$2,000. The world is just a bit dimmer
in John’s absence, but his commitment
to our young people lives on in 4-H,
and in our hearts.
With great thanks to John & his family,
The CCESC Board of Directors & Staff
Greetings, friends of Extension. Please
consider stopping by the lobby at the
Extension Education Center on 64
Ferndale-Loomis Road in Liberty
while you’re out and about. We have
dozens of upcoming event flyers and
brochures waiting to check out, with
more programs on the docket than we
have had in recent memory. The pro-
grams run the gamut from beginning
farmer, spring gardening, and youth
tractor certification classes, to financial
education, caregiving basics, and a full
line up of small business development
classes.
While you’re here, stop in at the front
desk to renew your enrollment with
Kaitlyn. For $25.00 per year, you get
12 issues of our famous 101 year old
print newsletter, Extension Connection,
and reduced rates on most fee-based
workshops and demonstrations. If you
happen to run into John Wilcox, our
facilities manager, be sure to give him
a congratulations for being recognized
as one of the Sullivan County
Democrat’s 2016 Men at Work! Be-
cause of John’s commitment and inge-
nuity we kept the heat on, even with
HVAC equipment that is more than a
decade past its prime.
You can also reserve a spot on CCES-
C’s 2nd Grains to Glass Bus Tour,
which is to be held on May 21. The
price is $75.00 per person and the
event helps us close our annual funding
gap. Look forward to good people,
good food and drink, live music, raf-
fles, and a whole lot of fun! This activi-
ty, along with the gala (November 6,
2016), and other campaigns, is coordi-
nated by CCESC’s Fund Development
& Marketing Committee. The commit-
tee is in desperate need of additional
volunteers. If you enjoy reaching out to
the community to make “the ask”, this
could be a perfect volunteer opportuni-
ty for you!
Give me a ring at 845-292-6180 if
you’d like to learn more.
If you’d rather get your hands dirty, it’s
prime clean-up time for CCESC’s
teaching gardens. It’s also time to take
a close look at how the perennials and
raised beds handled the winter, and
prepare for the warm days ahead. You
don’t need to be a Master Gardener
Volunteer to work our gardens and na-
ture trail. Dayna Valenti-Gaeta, com-
munity horticulture educator, would be
thrilled to show you around and apply
your expertise to our gardens.
No matter your interests or strengths,
CCE is a great place to volunteer with
like-minded, life-long learners and to
make connections across the communi-
ty. If you find yourself with some
down time and would like to join a vi-
brant and growing volunteer communi-
ty, please give us a call. We look for-
ward to working with you.
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Submitted by Michelle Lipari, Agriculture & 4-H Community Educator
DHI February
Visiting a working farm can be a won-
derful family activity; educational and
entertaining for children and adults
alike. To help ensure that yours is a
successful trip, we offer the following
advice.
Respect Their Property: Remem-
ber that when you visit a farm, you
are a welcome visitor. Like many
farms, it is both the family's home
and business.
Call Ahead: Please call ahead to
find a mutually convenient time for
your visit. Farmers are some of the
world's busiest people, so dropping
in is usually not a good idea. Some
farms have regular hours when
they are open for visitors or CSA
pick-ups; if not, call ahead.
Come Prepared: Farms are not
necessarily accident proof, and
they're definitely not weather
proof. Come dressed for the weath-
er, in clothes that you won't mind
finding mud or manure on at the
end of the day. Wear sturdy, closed
-toed shoes to protect your feet and
make it easier to walk on the une-
ven ground. Bring your own water
and a snack.
Leave Pets at Home: Many times
pets have never seen farm animals
and can cause damage or scare the
animals.
Stop the Spread of Disease: Un-
less given permission by the
farmer, to help stop the spread of
diseases, do not pet or feed any
farm animals.
Remember: Not all farms are
open to the public.
Not visiting a farm, but live or travel
in a farming community? Below are a
few tips to help support agriculture
and keep both you and the farmer
safe.
Keep in mind the following safety tips
for motorists as you share the road with
farm equipment and farm animals:
Farm machinery has a legal right to
use public roads just as other motor
vehicles.
Farm machinery can unexpectedly
turn onto a public road from a field
or driveway. Farm machinery trav-
els slower than normal traffic, of-
ten at speeds of 25 miles per hour
or less. Automobile drivers must
quickly identify farm equipment
and slow down immediately to
avoid rear-end crashes.
Farm machinery operators may not
be able to see you because the
large equipment or a load can
block part of their rear view. If you
can't see the driver, the driver
probably can't see you.
Slow-moving farm machinery trav-
eling less than 25 miles per hour
should display a slow moving ve-
hicle emblem on the back of the
equipment. This is a quickly identi-
fiable sign to other motorists.
Machinery that is half on the road
and half on the shoulder may sud-
denly move completely onto the
road.
Extra-wide farm machinery may
take up more than one lane to
avoid hitting obstacles such as
mailboxes and road signs.
It is not uncommon to encounter
farm animals along or crossing our
roads. Slow down and use caution
when passing them, or wait until
they cross the road. Slow down
whenever you see a “farm animal”
crossing sign.
Don’t pass a farm vehicle unless
the driver waves you on and you
know it’s safe.
Source: www.localharvest.org
April, 2016 Extension Connection Page 5
Submitted by Melinda Meddaugh, Ag & Natural Resources Resource Educator
The Sullivan County Soil & Water
Conservation District (SWCD) has just
started a no-till grass seeder rental pro-
gram. They have purchased a 2015
Truax Model OTG 7512 grass drill. It
has a planting width of 7.5 ft, with a 12
seeding capacity and 3 seed boxes.
Using the drill will save time and mon-
ey during planting because there is no
need to plow the field before planting.
A 50 horse powered tractor with tow
sets of hydraulic remotes is required to
operate the drill.
To reserve the seeder, an insurance
certificate will be required listing the
SWCD as an additional insured, along
with physical damage coverage of
$35,000.
If you are interested in renting the
equipment, call the SWCD office at
845-292-6552. SWCD will deliver and
pick up. Rental rate is $13.00 per acre
seeded and a $50.00 transportation fee.
CCESC is offering the following no-
till workshops (pesticide credits avail-
able through each):
July 7
No-Till 101 September 1
Cover Crop/Soil Health October 5
Distilling Grains
607 Swiss Hill Road Jeffersonville, NY 12748
Farm Fresh Eggs Since 1932
Dry Poultry Organic Matter
Top Soil & Compost
DANIEL BREY
Delivery Available
(845) 482-5464
(845) 482-5422 Fax
Beef Quality Assurance Workshop Saturday, May 21, 2016 ~ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Stone Wall Farms - 139 Callicoon Center Road, Jeffersonville, NY
Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) is a nationwide certification
program to help ensure a safe, wholesome and quality beef
product for consumers.
Program will cover the three requirements to be certified:
BQA classroom training
Chute-side training
BQA contract
Registration fee: $10.00 per person
BQA manual is included (one per farm/family)
For more information, call 845-701-2435.
Dr. Mike Baker, BQA trainer, will cover:
Animal Handling
Management of the environment and health
Handling and care of pharmaceuticals
Extra label use
Veterinary client/patient relationship
Selection of needle size
Records to keep
Location and mode of application (IM, SQ, IV, Pour-on,
implant)
To register: send your name, address, phone, and e-mail,
along with a check for $10.00 per person (made payable to
Stone Wall Farms), to Ed Moran, PO Box 574, Jeffersonville,
NY 12748.
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The Internet has become one of the
most useful tools the world has ever
known. Unfortunately, with all the
good it provides, it also can produce
financial hardships if users fall victim
to scams. It struck me how many dif-
ferent scams are out there, and how
most, if not all, of them are searching
for a way to pull personal information
out of the consumer.
Social security numbers, account num-
bers, or other personal information can
be used by scam artists to open new
accounts, make purchases, or even ob-
tain a tax refund. Identitytheft.gov is
the federal government’s one-stop re-
source to assist victims of identity
theft. This site gives a step by step
account of what victims of ID theft
should do. If you do happen to have an
issue with identity theft you can:
Call the companies where you
know fraud occurred.
Place a fraud alert on your credit
reports and get copies of your re-
port.
Report identity theft to the FTC.
File a report with your local police
department.
As mentioned above, seeking step by
step guidance from identitytheft.gov is
a useful resource.
To reduce the risk of falling prey to
one of these scams, there are five rou-
tines to add to your lifestyle that can
keep you vigilant. Read your credit
card and bank statements carefully and
often. Know your payment due dates,
if a bill doesn’t make it when it is ex-
pected, look into it. Read the state-
ments from your health insurance plan,
and ensure the claims paid match the
care you received. Shred any docu-
ments with your personal and financial
information. Finally, and most im-
portantly, become familiar with your
credit report by taking advantage of
getting three free credit reports each
year by visiting annualcredit-
report.com.
Below is a list of often sited scams that
have popped up over the years or con-
sistently haunted computer users. For
more information on these scams and
how to stay safe online, please call the
office.
Tech Support Scams - Who is calling
out of the blue, claiming to be able to
"fix" your computer? A scammer,
that’s who.
Hacked Email - Know what to do if
you think your email or social net-
working account has been hacked.
Text Message Spam - Text message
spam is to your cell phone what email
spam is to your personal computer.
Avoiding Online Scams - Learn steps
you can take to avoid scams.
Common Online Scams - Con artists
use tricks to get people to send them
money.
Spam - You can reduce unwanted
commercial emails.
Phishing - Know what to do about
messages asking for personal infor-
mation.
Money Transfer Scams - Scammers
often insist on money transfers for pay-
ment because wiring money is like
sending cash: Once it's gone, you can't
get it back.
Online Dating Scams - Recognize the
signs that your online love is a scam.
Online Penny Auctions - Learn tips to
help you understand how penny auc-
tions work and recognize the pitfalls.
Tax-Related Identity Theft - Know
the warning signs that an identity thief
has used your social security number
for tax purposes and if so, what to do.
Work-at-Home Scams - Beware bo-
gus ads promising steady income for
minimal labor.
Weight Loss Claims - Watch for
weight loss gimmicks that promise
more than they can deliver.
Lotteries and Sweepstakes Scams -
Have to pay to get your prize? It’s a
scam.
Fake Check Scams - A fake check can
take weeks to uncover – and cost you a
fortune.
Imposter Scams - Learn tips to help
you spot a scammer impersonating a
friend or relative.
Mystery Shopper Scams - Interested
in mystery shopping? Distinguish real
opportunities from bogus offers.
Bogus Apartment Rentals - Looking
for an apartment? Look out for bogus
listings.
Miracle Cures - Health products that
overpromise usually under-deliver.
Debt Relief Scams - Some debt relief
offers are code for bankruptcy.
Pay-in-Advance Credit Offers - Le-
gitimate lenders don’t guarantee you
credit, or require large upfront fees,
before you apply.
Investment Schemes - Recognize
when a “low risk” investment is really
a sham.
The “Nigerian” Email Scam - Don’t
believe strangers who offer “big re-
wards” to help them move money out
of a foreign country.
Sources:
Avoid Scams, Onguardonline.gov, re-
trieved from https://
www.onguardonline.gov/media on
March 7, 2016
What to Do Right Away,
www.identitytheft.gov, retrieved from
https://www.identitytheft.gov/Steps on
March 7, 2016
Submitted by Sean Welsh, Energy & Consumer Sr. Resource Educator
April, 2016 Extension Connection Page 7
Submitted by Colleen Monaghan, Executive Director
About 40 percent of the United States
food supply (1,500 calories/person/
day) goes uneaten. Discarded food in
homes and foodservice accounts for 60
percent of this total food loss and is
mostly avoidable. The remaining por-
tion is lost or wasted during food pro-
duction.
This amount of food waste is among
the highest globally. Preventing food
waste saves money and resources. Re-
sources used to produce uneaten food
include: 30 percent of fertilizer, 31
percent of cropland, 25 percent of total
fresh water consumption, and 2 per-
cent of total energy consumption.
The Environmental Protection Agency
estimates food wastes at almost 14
percent of the total municipal solid
wastes in the United States in 2010,
with less than 3 percent recovered and
recycled. Food in landfills decomposes
to produce methane, a potent green-
house gas.
Feeding the world will become more
difficult in the future as 9 billion peo-
ple are expected on the planet by 2050,
compared to a world population of
around 7 billion people in 2015. De-
veloping habits to save more of the
food we already have will put less
strain on the resources associated with
producing and buying food and aid in
reducing the creation of greenhouse
gas emissions.
14 Ways Consumers Can Help
Reduce Food Waste
1. Shop the refrigerator before going
to the store. Use food at home before
buying more. Designate one meal
weekly as a “use-it-up” meal.
2. Move older food products to the
front of the fridge/cupboard/freezer
and just-purchased ones to the back.
This makes it more likely that foods
will be consumed before they go bad.
3. Keep your refrigerator at 40°F or
below to prolong the life of foods.
Foods frozen at 0°F or lower will re-
main safe indefinitely but the quality
will go down over time.
4. Freeze or preserve surplus fresh
produce using safe, up-to-date food
preservation methods. Visit the Na-
tional Center for Home Food Preserva-
tion website (http://nchfp.uga.edu) for
freezing and canning instructions. Call
our office at 845-292-6180 for info or
to register for our upcoming Master
Food Preserver training in May.
5. Take restaurant leftovers home and
refrigerate within two hours of being
served. Eat within three to four days or
freeze. Ask for a take home container
at the beginning of the meal if portions
look especially large. Remove take
home food from your plate at the be-
ginning of the meal so leftovers are as
appetizing as the original meal ... ra-
ther than the picked-over remains. Or,
choose a smaller size and/or split a
dish with a dining companion.
6. Dish up reasonable amounts of
food at a buffet and go back for more
if still hungry.
7. Compost food scraps for use in the
garden. Call our office for info on
composting for your garden.
8. Check product dates on foods. The
United States Department of Agricul-
ture/Food Safety and Inspection Ser-
vice (USDA/FSIS) defines them as:
A “Sell-By” date tells the store
how long to display the product
for sale. You should buy the prod-
uct before the date expires.
A “Best if Used By (or Before)”
date is recommended for best fla-
vor or quality. It is not a purchase
or safety date.
A “Use-By” date is the last date
recommended for the use of the
product while at peak quality. The
date has been determined by the
manufacturer of the product. Do
not buy or use baby formula after
its “use-by” date.
9. Look for recipes on websites that
can be searched for by ingredients to
use up food at home. USDA’s
“What’s Cooking: USDA Mixing
Bowl” website
(www.whatscooking.fns.usda.gov)
offers several tools for searching for
recipes with specific ingredients, nutri-
tion themes, and meal course. To find
more recipe websites, try using such
search words as: “recipe websites that
use ingredients you have at
home” (include quotation marks).
10. Buy misshapen fruits and vegeta-
bles at farmers’ markets and else-
where. They taste just as good and are
just as nutritious as those with a
“perfect” shape, but are more likely to
get thrown away.
11. Rather than buy a food for use in
only one recipe, check if there might
be a suitable substitute already in the
home. The Cook’s Thesaurus website
(http://foodsubs.com) gives thousands
of ingredient substitutions.
12. Check the garbage can. If the
same foods are constantly being
tossed. Eat them sooner, buy fewer,
incorporate them into more recipes, or
freeze them.
13. Donate safe, nutritious food to
food banks, food pantries and food
rescue programs.
14. If you have several foods that
might go to waste at the same time,
try adding them to adaptable recipes.
Try in salads, soups, pasta, and casse-
roles.
Source: http://food.unl.edu/
documents/FoodWasteHandout.pdf
Page 8 Extension Connection April, 2016
HealthDay News re-
ported findings that
may reflect wide-
spread gender biases.
Women may face
greater challenges
than men when look-
ing after a loved one
with a serious illness, a new study sug-
gests. While caregiving has traditional-
ly been handled by women, more men
are assuming that responsibility, the
researchers noted.
"As illnesses progress in loved ones,
family caregivers become increasingly
responsible for hands-on care, such as
assisting with bathing and hygiene, as
well as cooking, cleaning, and manag-
ing bills," said study author Karla
Washington, assistant professor with
the University of Missouri's department
of family and community medicine.
"This extra load of responsibility can
cause serious stress in a caretaker's
life.”
“While more men are assuming care-
giving roles, we found significant gen-
der differences in how the caretaking
experience is perceived," Washington
added in a university news National
Institutes of Health / U.S. National Li-
brary of Medicine release.
The researchers questioned more than
280 family caregivers and found that
women had much lower self-esteem,
less family support, and more harmful
consequences in terms of their health
and schedules than men.
The findings may reflect society's gen-
der biases, according to Washington.
"Taking care of sick family members is
a responsibility often expected of wom-
en," she said.
"If society views female caregivers as
being naturally better at caregiving,
other family mem-
bers might be less
likely to think the
caregiver needs
support, and thus
less likely to offer
it."
Gender expecta-
tions might also make men less likely
to report the challenges they face as
caregivers, Washington noted. The
study was published recently in the
Journal of Palliative Medicine.
Source: By Robert Preidt, University
of Missouri, news release, Feb. 23,
2016 HealthDay HealthDay[http://
www. healthday.com/]
The CCESC Caregiver Resource Cen-
ter is offering a series of six weekly
Powerful Tools for Caregivers classes
starting Friday, April 8 from 10:00 am
to noon at the Liberty Public Library.
This national, research-informed pro-
gram, originally funded by the Robert
Wood Johnson Foundation, has been
shown to have a positive impact on
caregiver health. Caregivers frequently
cite restriction of personal activities
and social life, feeling that they are
powerless leading to a negative impact
on their physical and emotional health.
PTC classes have been shown to have a
positive impact on caregiver health,
significantly improving:
Self-Care Behaviors
Management of Emotions
Increased Confidence
The Use of Community Resources
These classes are free, funded by the
NYS Office for the Aging Caregiver
Program. Please call 845-292-6180 to
register (by 4/6). Refreshments will be
shared as caregivers get the tools they
need to care for themselves!
Submitted by Bonnie Lewis, RN, Dependent Care Educator
NYS 4-H STEM Camp June 17-19
Open to all youth
All NYS 4-H youth, ages 10 and older,
are invited to participate in this annual
event held at 4-H Camp Shankitunk in
Delhi. Courses are offered in Rocketry
I & II, Sustainable Energy, Robotics,
Geocaching and Outdoor Adventure.
Cost is $75.00 per participant and youth
must be accompanied by a parent/
guardian chaperone. (Chaperones will
be required to file volunteer applica-
tions with their home counties and un-
dergo background and MVD screen-
ings.) Contact the CCESC office for the
STEM camp registration brochure and
form. Deadline for registration and
payment is June 3. (Registration and
payment by May earns a free t-shirt!)
FREE Summer Camp for Military
Connected Kids
The National Military Family Associa-
tion’s Operation Purple Camps are
open to military children with a parent
or guardian from any service branch.
Priority is given to children who have a
parent or guardian who incurred service
-connected injuries or illnesses on or
after 9/11/01 or will have a parent or
guardian deployed during a 15 month
deployment window. Pioneer Camp
and Retreat Center will be held July 10
-15 for ages 7-17 in Angola, NY. Info
is available at www.MilitaryFamily.org
April, 2016 Extension Connection Page 9
4-H Officer Training February 20 & March 10
Twenty-eight youth took advantage of
4-H Officer and Leadership Trainings
held on February 20 and March 10. In
addition to an overview of club officer
duties and the fixed order of business
for 4-H club meetings, participants
learned about parliamentary procedure
and how motions are made and ap-
proved. Each of the trainings ended
with a mock business meeting using a
prepared script as a guide.
4-H Public Presentations March 5 & 16
The 4-H Public Presentations program
provides opportunities for youth to de-
velop confidence and communication
skills for public speaking. 105 youth
participated. Trained adult evaluators
working in teams provided positive
critical assessments. Youth have the
option to present a standard “Illustrated
Talk/Demonstration” or may choose to
present with a “Creative Communica-
tion”, “Speech”, or mock “Teen Col-
lege or Job Interview”. Youth unable
to complete a public presentation in
spring may opt to be evaluated at the
Sullivan County Youth Fair in order to
meet the requirement for their 4-H Cer-
tificate of Achievement.
Introduction to Farming March 10
Ten participants were on hand to learn
about how to start a farm. Topics
ranged from business structures and
agriculture assessments to agricultural
districts and marketing.
Pruning Apple Trees & More! March 12
On Saturday March 12, Ryan Trapani,
a Forest Educator at Catskill Forest
Association in Arkville and an ISA
certified arborist, shared his knowledge
about pruning apple trees with 25 eager
participants. Although Ryan specializ-
es in restoring old apple trees, he gave
participants an overview of the pruning
techniques that can be used with trees
of any size. The hands-on demonstra-
tion took place at the Town of Thomp-
son Park in Monticello where Ryan
exhibited the tools of the trade, ana-
lyzed trees in the old orchard, and re-
stored one large apple tree using the
techniques he discussed in his morning
presentation.
Agriculture Literacy Week March 14-18
Ag Literacy Week is the statewide,
week-long celebration of Agriculture in
the Classroom. Schools and libraries
throughout the county shared this
year’s book, “The Apple Orchard Rid-
dle”, by Margaret McNamara. Thank
you to the Sullivan County Farm Bu-
reau for support in purchasing books
for Sullivan County. (Pictured: Mama-
kating Library Display)
Developing a Business Plan for Your Farm
March 30
Over 15 participants learned about the
importance and key elements for devel-
oping a business plan for their farm.
Regional Dairy Bowl
Eighteen youth from around the region
came together to compete in the annual
regional Dairy Bowl Competition
where Sullivan County placed 2nd in
Junior and Senior Team Division. Two
youth from the 4-H Moo Juicers Club
will continue on to the State Dairy
Bowl Competition in April to compete
as individuals in the Senior and Junior
Division. Great job and good luck!
Intergenerational Textile Group Continues Monthly Meetings
The Intergenerational Textile Project
offers crochet and knitting project sup-
port as well as community service op-
portunities. Meetings are held the third
Friday of each month from 6:00-8:00
pm at the Extension building in Liber-
ty. New members are always welcome.
More Public Presentations Photos
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Stone Wall Farm Adv
April, 2016 Extension Connection Page 13
In a “normal” Northeast weather year,
as we move from the frigid wintery
season into the spring season, the risk
of respiratory illness in livestock
(particularly those that are held in close
confinement) generally increases but,
this year, things are a little different.
Given the unusually warm winter we
have been experiencing, along with
significant temperature swings, some
farmers and others who own livestock
may have had to deal with an early and
more difficult time preparing for the
“pneumonia season”. It’s hard to know
how to manage a barn environment
when the outdoor temperature changes
20-30 F in a matter of hours or, the
occasional below zero streak of days
runs right into above freezing weather!
There are three things that impact an
animal’s health – environment, im-
mune status, and disease agent. Any
one of these things can override the
effects of the other two, for example, a
heavy load of “bugs” can overpower a
healthy immune status and cause dis-
ease, or a poor immune status can be
overwhelmed by low level of “bugs”,
even in a good environment.
An extremely important part of mini-
mizing the risk to your herd from res-
piratory disease starts with a plan put
together through conversation with
your herd veterinarian and other sub-
ject matter experts. Broadly speaking,
some of the things you will want to
include in your conversation about lim-
iting the impact of herd diseases (such
as respiratory disease) during risky and
stressful times of year, include:
Environment - Ventilation
Poor or inadequate ventilation
will overcome almost any man-
agement tool you use to limit the
risk of respiratory disease in your
herd.
Remember, you work in the same
environment as your livestock,
poor air quality can
negatively affect
(mostly for other
reasons) human
health as well.
Talk to your veteri-
narian and/or other
building/ventilation experts on
methods to maintain proper ven-
tilation in your barn(s), year-
round.
Have your building ventilation
system evaluated by an expert.
Keep in mind that older barns are
particularly difficult to keep
properly ventilated.
Immune Status - Vaccination
A well vaccinated herd is a criti-
cally important part of any plan
to minimize the risk of respirato-
ry disease to your livestock.
Work closely with your herd
veterinarian to develop a vac-
cination routine that best
meets your management
needs.
There are many vaccines on
the market – killed, modified
live, and intranasal. You
should seek veterinary guid-
ance about which ones to pur-
chase and how to best use
them.
Help your animals maintain a
strong immunity through good
nutrition and low stress.
Animals will need to increase
feed intake during colder months.
Disease Agent - Respiratory
Pathogens
There are many different “bugs”
that can cause or contribute to
respiratory disease including vi-
rus, bacteria, and parasites. Good
management can help lessen en-
vironmental pathogen numbers,
thereby reducing chances of ex-
posure.
Some pathogens are transmitted
through nose to nose (direct) con-
tact, so overcrowding can in-
crease the likelihood of exposure
to disease causing “bugs” be-
cause of an environment that is
more difficult to clean and poor
air quality.
Biosecurity - Take Precautions
With New Animals
While it is not always possible to
avoid introducing new animals
into your herd, if you have to:
Consult with your herd veterinar-
ian beforehand.
Try to avoid doing so during
times of high risk/stress.
Be sure you know the health sta-
tus of the source herd/flock.
Ensure that the source herd and
your herd have been properly
vaccinated before adding outside
additions.
Test incoming animals for carrier
virus status (check with vet).
Isolate new herd animals, away
from your herd animals, for an
appropriate period of time (check
with vet).
Isolation should include feeding
and watering routines/equipment
Limit & control access to your
farm.
Do not co-mingle livestock species
(e.g. sheep and cattle).
Control pests and vermin.
Source: New York State Department of
Ag and Markets
Submitted by Michelle Lipari, Agriculture & 4-H Community Educator
Page 14 Extension Connection April, 2016
Partner Spotlight - AARP Tax-Aide Program Volunteers
AARP Foundation Tax-Aide offers free tax preparation help to anyone, especially those 50
and older who can’t afford a tax preparation service due to retirement or other life changes.
Since 1968, the volunteer-based program has helped nearly 50 million low- to moderate-income taxpayers.
The local AARP Tax-Aide program is run by a dedicated team of IRS-certified AARP volunteers. CCESC has had the pleas-
ure of hosting these skilled volunteers, and their clients, every tax season for nearly twenty years, as it has operated out of the
Extension Education Center, providing a convenient public space for the public.
You can help support this important service by donating your time to the program. The AARP Tax-Aide team is in desper-
ate need of new volunteer energy! To learn more about this opportunity, please contact the CCESC office at 845-292-6180
before April 15, 2016 to be connected with a volunteer.
To learn more about the AARP program, visit www.aarp.org/money/taxes/info-2004/about_aarp_taxaide.html.
4-H Member Spotlight - Bricin M.
Even after 5 years of involvement in the Sullivan County 4-H
program, Bricin M.’s project interests continue to grow. First
as a member of the 4-H Puppy Pals, and now as part of the 4-
H Supernovas, Bricin has ex-
plored a wide range of inter-
ests: the arts, photography,
community service, commu-
nications, horticulture, tex-
tiles, cultural education, and
more. With his fellow Super-
novas, he is turning more of
his interests to environmental/
recycling and science/
engineering projects, as well as continuing to pursue his work
in small animals and poultry.
Twelve year old Bricin is commended for the outstanding
efforts he puts into his project work. Each year of 4-H mem-
bership, he has had multiple static exhibits nominated to ad-
vance to the NYS Fair. In addition to receiving outstanding
State Fair evaluations for these exhibits, he has also served as
a volunteer representing 4-H membership in the county booth
at State Fair, offering hands-on activities to the public and
assisting with the monitor of county exhibits during evalua-
tions. He has shown tremendous growth in his work with
public speaking, presenting along with fellow club members
an educational contest on Guyana at International Night.
Each year, he participates in County Public Presentations and
in 2016 has achieved the second nomination of his 4-H ca-
reer, to advance to District Public Presentations in April.
By his application of enthusiasm and creativity to the 4-H
process of “learning by doing”, as well as demonstrating loy-
alty through consistent participation and involvement in
many aspects of the 4-H program, Bricin’s 4-H Member
Spotlight is well deserved. We look forward to witnessing
many more years of accomplishments from this young man!
Volunteer Spotlight - Kristin Porter
In March, Kristin
completed her first
100 hours of volun-
teer work with Cor-
nell Cooperative Ex-
tension Sullivan
County. As a Master
Gardener Volunteer,
Kristin is outgoing,
dependable, and ea-
ger to learn and
share.
She takes special
interest in winter
sowing and tomato
diseases. As the Di-
rector of Parks, Rec-
reation, and Beautifi-
cation Programs in Sullivan County, Kristin spends much of
her summer making sure our county parks can be enjoyed by
all in a safe and orderly fashion.
When Kristin is not gardening (or working), she enjoys
cooking, paper crafts, reading, spending time with family,
and is an avid college basketball fan.
Kristin grew up on a dairy farm in Callicoon, NY and resides
with her husband, Johnny, and cat, Cinnamon, in Horton-
ville. She is an active member of the Town of Delaware Zon-
ing Committee, the Sullivan Renaissance Steering Commit-
tee, and Relay for Life of Pine Bush.
Thank you Kristin for all you do to make Sullivan County
smile!
April, 2016 Extension Connection Page 15
Farm Spotlight - Dirie Dairy Farm
Dirie Dairy Farm began in 1944 and now currently has
about 45 milking cows and a crew of poultry. In addition to
the daily chores, the Dirie family is approved by New York
State to sell raw milk off the farm. With the help from
Rich’s two sons and his wife, the farm pastures their cattle
from May to November to produce delicious milk.
(Photo credit: www.realdairyfarm.com)
Staff Spotlight -
Erica Lynch
Erica Lynch has been with CCESC as
the Entrepreneurial and Teaching (EaT)
Kitchen assistant for just over a year,
and is also a Master Food Preserver.
With support from Sullivan Renaissance
and the USDA, Erica’s role includes the
Local Foods Promotion Program, which
provides resources and assistance, and pro-rated EaT Kitchen
usage rates to food-based business start-ups that participate in
educational workshops. In the past year, Erica has developed
working relationships with dozens of vendors, small scale
food processors, and start-up food entrepreneurs and has
scheduled a full calendar of workshops for entrepreneurs in
2016. Through the technical assistance and resource referrals
Erica provides, she has assisted more than 20 individuals to
prepare their food based businesses to meet New York State
Department of Health and USDA licensing and standards
requirements. In addition, her outreach work has secured the
EaT Kitchen’s first 5 entrepreneurial users.
Erica has 20 years of experience in the food retail, preserva-
tion, and customer service fields and enjoys cooking, garden-
ing, and raising her flock of backyard chickens. She lives in
Bloomingburg with her husband, Justin and dogs, Mako and
Cora.
Page 16 Extension Connection April, 2016
Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County would
like to thank Dennis and Patricia Hewston for donating
two batteries for our AED machines.
The staff at CCESC along with the staff from the OFA
Meal sites recently took a CPR training. Dennis happened
to be in the building and overheard that the batteries in our
AED machines had died and he and Patricia immediately
jumped to our rescue
and purchased the
much needed batteries.
Thank you to both of
them for not only the
batteries but also their
continued volunteer
hours and efforts for
CCESC!
(Pictured on right:
Staff learn CPR skills.)
April, 2016 Extension Connection Page 17
Gluten-Free Cooking Saturday, April 23, 2016
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Going gluten free doesn't mean giving
up all of your favorite foods.
In this workshop you will learn:
What gluten-free means, and how
to get started on a gluten-free cooking
and eating plan.
The best store-bought flours to
have in your gluten-free pantry.
How to make a breakfast,
lunch and dinner recipe from scratch -
and more!
Fee: $20.00. Space is limited, so please
register early to avoid disappointment.
Please call Debbie Lester at 845-344-
1234 or email [email protected] for
more info. Sorry, no refunds, if you
can't attend please send someone in
your place.
CCE Orange County
18 Seward Avenue
Suite 300 (third floor)
Middletown, NY 10940
Veterans Growing Berries Saturday, April 23, 2016
9:00am to 2:00pm
Calling all veterans located in the
Southern Tier:
Do you have an interest in growing
strawberries, raspberries, blackberries,
or other small fruits? Maybe you’d like
to start a u-pick, or sell at your local
farmers’ market?
Cornell Cooperative Extension
Broome County will be hosting a
workshop with Cornell University fac-
ulty to teach about growing and mar-
keting berries, and then will host an on
-farm, hands-on component at a local
farm to see some techniques in action.
Fee $15.00 For more information call
CCE Broome County at 607-584-5007
or http://ccebroomecounty.com/
events.
4-H Forestry Weekend May 6-8, 2016
4-H Camp Shankitunk, Delaware Cty
Join youth from across the state for a
weekend of forestry activities, games,
and competition. This three day event
is for youth ages 10 and up (and staff
and volunteers) interested in learning
more about forests. This event will
select the NYS team that will go to the
2016 National 4-H Forestry Invitation-
al (must be 14-19 for the national
event). Activities include tree identifi-
cation, tree measurements, compass
usage, map reading, learning about
insects and diseases, geocaching, na-
ture games, night hikes, and more.
Cost is $43.00 per person and includes
food, materials, and cabin lodging.
Space is limited, so register early!
Contact the CCESC office at 845-292-
6180 for details on how to register.
Rhubarb is a member of the
buckwheat family and botanically
speaking, it’s a vegetable, not a
fruit
April’s full moon is known as the Full
Pink Moon because it has the
appearance of wild ground phlox
one of the first spring
flowers
Daffodil
"bulbs and leaves
contain poisonous
crystals" which
keeps away the
rodents and
squirrels.
The Annual
Master Gardener
Volunteer Plant Sale will be held
Saturday, May 14
10:00 am 3:00 pm or until “sold out”
At CCESC April is National:
Volunteer Month
Earth Month Financial Literacy Month
Prevention of Animal Cruelty Month Autism Awareness Month Jazz Appreciation Month
Poetry Month
The most deadly animal in the world
is the mosquito which causes more
than 1 million human deaths
every year
The colors on Campbell's soups were
inspired by Cornell University after a
company executive attended the annual Cor-
nell-Penn football game in 1898. He was "so
taken with Cornell's brilliant new red-and-
white uniforms" that he convinced Campbell
to use the colors. NY State produced
18% or 601,000 gallons
of syrup for the 2015
season, giving it the
rank of second in US
maple production
The heart rate of a hibernating
woodchuck slows from about 80 beats per minute to 5
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Charles Keating
Cell: 570-430-1045
Fax: 570-689-2688
Member Exchange
ANIMALS & SUPPLIES
Cattle Feed Bran $160 ton delivered call 845-
292-9224 for information
Ewes, lambs for sale. Il de Franc x Dorset
crosses. Easy keepers. All twins, some blacks. Triplet 2 year old ram. Freezer lambs. La Mancha doe and female twins. Apple Pond Farm 845 482 4764
Rabbits for all Reasons and Chicks to Hens of
Many Breeds. Member of A.R.B.A. for 37 years. 845-888-0274
Oak Ridge Farm – Horses Boarded, Large
Indoor arena, excellent quality hay grown on farm, lessons available 845-482-4686
Lashside Farm. Full board or turnout. 845-292
-3765
Retired Horse Boarding on 45 acre farm. Your
horse will be well taken care of on our peace-ful farm. 845-482-4779
Lambs, Baby Goats and Hay 845-434-7764
Registered Polled Hereford Bulls for Sale.
Bred cows. Call Stone Ridge Farm 845-439-4359
Trout for sale. 6"-8" Brook Trout. Delivered or
picked up. Call Beaverkill Trout Hatchery for details. 845-439-4947
Bring us your retiring horse or those in need of
rest. We will provide personalized care on our 50 acre farm at reasonable cost. Heaven’s Gait Farm 1-516-721-9173.
For Sale: Miniature Donkey Jacks. 845-482-
4061
Goats for sale. 845-252-7434
AUTOS & OTHER VEHICLES
Motorcycle Camper opens to 14ft. Queen size
sleeping area, pedestal table, attached cooler like new 845-292-4013
1994 Volvo 940 127,540 miles original owner,
garage kept, asking $2300 845-985-2302
4 person peddle boat, Large, Mint heavy duty
~ 2003 Arctic Cat pantera, 2 up(seater) 2000 miles, mint condition snowmobile ~ Artic cat 370cc snowmobile 1000 miles. Mint condition Call for prices Pete (845-557-8678) [email protected]
EQUIPMENT FOR SALE
5 Power Angle Plow for 1980’s CJ Jeep all
controls work $450 845-985-7052
John Deere 3010, Diesel, WFE, Dual Hyd.
Outlets, Rops. Asking $6,000. 845-551-1649
5ft bush hog for sale. 845-428-5005
MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE
Little Bear of Aspen Snow Shoes—2 pr. $45
973-890-1747 Leave message
300 gal gas tank with hand pump on skids
$300.00 845-647-8506
Casio- multi function display electric keyboard
with stand. 845-887-5288
Lawn Stork-A sign you rent out when some-
one is having a baby. Start your own business $200.00 OBO 845-557-6090
Maytag 16 cu freezer 2 yrs old $200; Full Size
Microwave $25; 2 two drawer file cabinets $10 ea. Dorm size fridge $10 292-5098 Narrows-burg
Yarn for sale. Alpaca 2 ply& core yarn 516-
941-7207
2 slots machines, mint working condition.
Lights and sound with tokens ~ Antique Mantle clocks (mint) Many other items Pete 845-557-8678 [email protected]
1983 Glassport 19' 7'' inboard/outboard, 350
Chevy and 20' dual axle trailer. Needs work. Make offer. 203 740 0167
Hot water radiators 25.5" x 15.5" to 47" [10
total] and 19" x 36.5" and 39" BO 203-740-0167
Men’s size 8 chest high fishing waders with
felt soles. Worn once paid $200 asking $85. 914-237-2329.
5 foot 3 pt. hitch Woods Finish Moore RM59.
Asking $500. 434-6850
HAY FOR SALE
For Sale: 4X4 Round Bales $15.00 ea. 845-
482-4061
HAY – Square Bales - Local Delivery available
845-887-4582
Hay 1st, 2nd, 3rd square, round and wrapped.
Protein – 19.1 – 22.6 composted. Topsoil, sand, gravel and cattle. 845-985-7866
Hay square bales 845-807-2532
Round Hay Bales for sale – 583-6024
‘TIS THE SEASON
Klein's Tax Service. 25+ Years Experience.
(845) 292-9225
BK Logging Firewood for Sale—Standing
Timber Wanted hard & soft wood 845-292-4942
Firewood delivered 845-807-3236
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Member Exchange
FARMERS’ MARKET CORNER
Mountain Side Farm 100% Grass Fed Beef &
Pure NY Maple Syrup 845-742-6281, 845-733-4809
Wacky Weeds Produce Natural Grown Certified
Wholesale Farmer 845-693-1153
Muthig Farm - Maple Syrup, Maple Cream,
Maple Jelly, Maple Sugar. Tours in March by apt. 845 -292-7838
Justus Asthalter Maple Syrup Inc. – New &
used maple equipment & supplies for all size maple producers. Syrup, Cream, Candies, we ship anywhere. Sugar Hill Containers and Leader glass in stock. Call us at 845-292-8569 or email [email protected]/ www.justusmaple.com
CATSKILL MOUNTAIN HONEY Pollen, propo-
lis, Royal Jelly, bee supplies & equipment. Hives supers frames from our shop. Save $$ - Jim Kile 845-647-6759
Farm fresh real food prepared and delivered
weekly. Naturalcontents.com 888-551-8625
Wahldairyfarm.com Home grown Pork, Beef
and Eggs. Guinea Fowl – 845-887-5737
Asian Specialty Vegetables. Charlie Koh.
Seon Organic Farm 631-599-0072
Nutritious and Delicious Home Made Soups
and Breads delivered to your door. Woodridgesoupemporium.com
Organic Garlic for sale; reasonable prices. Call
John 845-292-1195
"Dogs Luv'em" all natural Murray's chicken dog
treats. 845-283-1128
Story’s Neversink Plant Co.-Rare succulents
and interesting plants. By app’t. Only. John W. Story, Proprietor 845-985-5071
Korwan's Nursery Rhododendrons, perennials,
trees, shrubs, and woodcarving. Landscaping 845-482-3345
Beaverkill Trout Hatchery- top quality trout,
brook, brown & rainbow for sale. Trout preserve open Apr.1- Labor Day- 845-439-4947 email: [email protected]
THEODORA ORGANIC FARM Email: Theo-
[email protected] 646-710-0505 “No Farms, No Food”
On farm vegetable and fruit stand open Satur-
day 10-2. River Brook Farm, Cochecton, NY 845-932-7952
Fertrell organic fertilizers, soil amendments and
complete soil testing with recommendations available. Baron Organics, Products & Support, Jeffersonville, NY 12748. 845-482-3902
FOR BETTER BUSINESS
Steven N. Mogel Attorney At Law 457 Broad-
way, STE 16A Monticello, NY 12701 www.sullivancountylawyers.com 845-791-4303
Free photographic app’ts by appointment 845-
434-3147 Liz
Lawrence I. Oestrich- Licensed land Surveyor,
Estimates, Boundaries, and Subdivisions. 845-791-4541
Licensed Security Guards & Any size property
patrol. Alarm & camera installation with central station. Since 1980” When you are away your neighbors will play” Reasonable rates. 845-557-8678. [email protected]
Marshall & Sterling provides a full line of prop-
erty & casualty insurance, personal insurance for home, auto and life, group benefits and health plans-please call Brian Seigerman at 845-794-5544 ext 2615 for free no obligation quote.
Muthig & Sons - Landscaping - Logging -
Decks - Roofs - Firewood (845) 807-1711
Clown for all occasions, info @
www.misssunshinetheclown.com for all your party entertainment. 845-807-6222
Wurtsboro Veterinary Clinic- 163 Sullivan St.
Box 190, Wurtsboro, NY 12790 845-888-4884 Dr. Linda Tintle, Dr. Dean Tinter, Dr. Nancy Odell, Dr. Joe D’Abbraccio
Norbert’s Clock Repair. Antique specialist. Fair
Price. For estimate/pickup 845-887-5831
Old interesting barn finds? Call for free apprais-
al 482-4901
Hartley Consulting, INC. Strategic Development
for Non Profits. www.hartleyconsulting.com
Duke Pottery. www.dukepottery.com Pottery
Studio, Art Gallery, Gift Shop. Open Year Round, Fri, Sat, Sun 11:00-5:00 or by chance. 855 Co. Rd. 93, Roscoe, NY
O&L Digital Photo- Weddings, Sweet 16, Birth-
days, Baptisms and special events. Album packages & DVD video. 845-932-5020 or 917-693-9891 www.dbase.com or [email protected]
FURNITURE & HANDMADE ITEMS
Visit Charlie Barbuti Furniture Mall for all your
furniture and mattress needs. 292-4826 - [email protected]
Majek Furniture- Full Line Furniture and Mat-
tress showroom; www.Majekfurniture.com
FOR A BETTER YOU
Strumpflers Mt View Cottages 845-252-7494
Jin Shin Jyutsu, Near Grahamsville. Energetic,
Harmonizing 647-6572
Yoga classes near Neversink
Dam. Gentle stretches for sen-iors and beginners. Schedule Mon, Wed, Sat a.m. Thurs. p.m. I free introductory class. Yoga improves flexibility & health. Reiki sessions by appt. Relieve stress & pain. Call Joy 845-292-7870
REAL ESTATE –
AGENCIES, PROPERTIES,
& RENTALS
Strumpflers Boarding House-
845-252-6675
Catskill Brokers, Inc. Real Estate Services.
Cynthia L. Johnson, Broker. Woodbourne, NY 845-434-7860- email: [email protected]
For all your real estate needs come for a visit
and stay for a lifetime. “Trout Town USA” Ros-coe, NY. Sullivan County, Delaware County – [email protected]
McKean Realtors – Farms and Lake Front
Homes 845-583-6003
Barbanti Realty- 40 years in business- 845-292
-2800
Rieber Realty, Monticello, NY 845-794-0211.
www.RieberRealty.com
WANTED
Looking for a piglet to raise for 4 months for
slaughter. 733-4031 or emaill ler384 @hotmail.com
Wanted: Speedex Tractors Parts & Accessories
845-557-8030
Wanted: Llama for pet. Please call 845-482-
3509
Wanted: Side Delivery Hay Rake in Working
Condition. Call Mike 482-3628
HELP WANTED
Looking to work on a farm this summer? Call
Marilyn about a traveling farm position availa-ble. Must have transportation to Swan Lake. 845-701-2572.
ORGANIZATIONS & EVENTS
Community Garden Club meets the 3rd Tues-
day of each month at 1:00 pm location to be announced. Come join us! Call 845-794-6139 for details.
Garden Lovers – consider joining a garden
club. Meets 3rd Tues. of each month. Call 845-794-6139
Marshall & Sterling provides a full line of prop-
erty & casualty insurance, personal insurance for home, auto, life, group benefits & health plans – please call Brian Seigerman at 845-794-5544 ext 2615 for a free no obligation quote.
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