Jeffersonville Journal

HELPFUL | INFORMATIONEvents Calendar 18-23

Cultural Calendar 27-29

Business Directory 42-48

Cultural Guide 60-61

Helpful Information 62-63

Area Map 64

2012-2013 | FEATURE | ARTICLES Welcome to Jeffersonville 2

Summer Festival 2012 3The Great Conversation

Jeffersonville– In Living Color 8-9

A Catskill Haunting 14-16

“Number Please” 25

Asparagus: The Vegetable of Kings 30-31

International Flavors of Jeffersonville 36-37

Collecting Catskill Souvenirs 40-41

I Hear Alotta of Buzzing,Sound Like My Little Honey Bee 50-51

Green Side Up– How to Plant a Tree 57

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Welcome to Jeffersonville and the Surrounding Areas

Scott Woods, editor

Another lovely Sprinter day…

You know that uniquely Catskill season when it’s no longer Winter but it refusesto be Spring.

The sun is shining, the wind is howling and I spotted my first flock of city dwellers,welcomed back with chirps of,“How was your winter?”

Mild really, the pipes only froze twice and I think the butterfly bush isn’tcompletely dead.

My hens are back to laying full time again and soon barbecues will be sproutingup everywhere.

This year we plan to paint the shutters, split and stack all the firewood, learn to fly fishand make that margarita blend that everyone’s talking about.We’re going to build awoodchuck proof fence around the entire garden and prune back that wild rose.

Okay, we’re definitely going to make the margaritas.That should keep us busy until Finter!

SUMMER FESTIVAL 2012

Caroline Stinson, cellist

The Great Conversation: JULY 15-28

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■ Back and forth, to and fro: now you hear it, now you don’t! Improv meets the masters in “The Great Conversation” and weavesa whole new tapestry of sound when Weekend of Chamber Music fires up its summer music festival July 15 to 28 in the Catskills.

■ An outdoor concert on the lawn opens the series rain or shine Sundayafternoon July 15 at the Presbyterian Church in downtown Jeffersonville, andover the next two weeks, the music from Rossini to Weill; Schumann to Raveland Mozart to Crumb, with lots of on-the-spot composing sprinkled inbetween, travels around the region with WCM’s artists. The popular andinformal tour-de-force MusicTalks! programs on July 19 & 28 travel toKauneonga Lake and North Branch; WCM takes to the Callicoon Farmer’sMarket July 22, and the fabulous Eddie Adams Farm is home-base again,where a free open rehearsal is July 27, and the festival’s main event Saturdaynight performances are July 21 and 28. The Saturday concerts are introducedby resident composer Andrew Waggoner, and followed by meet-the-artistreceptions on the barn porch.

■ As one reviewer wrote, “The programmingwas spectacular…the works performedo ffered an incredibly wide infusion ofcontrasting sounds and colors.” Add to thata profusion of improvised sound color thissummer, and this festival will be anunforgettable experience.

■ Hailed as “world-class” and with “some of the finest music we are likely to hear anywhere in the world,” theannual festival offers concerts indoors and out; social soirées; imaginative talks and plenty of back and forth interactionbetween audience, musicians and music.

■ Artistic Director and flutist Judith Pearcecollaborates in programming this year withcomposer Andrew Waggoner and his wife,cellist Caroline Stinson, and they aim tostimulate the imagination, and captivatelisteners with colorful, provocative concerts.Come and experience the sheer, contagious joythese artists radiate as they perform for WCM’s19th summer in the Catskills.

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I could see all four seasons from where I stood in the JeffersonvillePecks’ parking lot.

That’s not technically true. What I was looking at seemed to be fiveseasons. Each was rendered in a vintage, paint-by-numbers style, and thefive large panels collectively made up an 8 by 18 foot canvas. Creatorand local pop artist Trey Speegle calls the piece “Cultivate YourCommunity.” The sentiment is written in script across the front of thismassive work. In classic Speegle style, the words read white against themulti-seasonal splashes of color, and are dotted with faint blue lines andnumbers.

The piece fascinates me; it makes me smile and think and remember.I admit, without a flicker of shame or self-consciousness, that I was thebiggest pre-adolescent paint-by-numbers aficionado on the East Coast.To me, those pre-lined and numbered cardboard canvases representedpossibility, and all but guaranteed success to this passionate but not veryskilled young visual artist with OCD tendencies. Then there was thepaint. Daubs of liquid color, shiny and rich, secure in little potsconnected by a strip of plastic. Art meets efficiency. I was transfixed.

And here, mid-morning in my grocery storeparking lot, I was transfixed again. By thepromise and meaning of filling in with color.And by the idea of community, which Mr.Speegle was urging me to cultivate.

If Jeffersonville’s Main Street was a paint bynumbers canvas, what colors would we use tofill in all the different spaces? I decided to takethe day and my artistic eye and find out.

I strolled under the big bronze clock thatanchors the village, and over to Ted’s for somebreakfast. (I never said I was a starving artist.) Ipassed a bearded, camouflage-capped contrac-tor-type coming from Jeff Hardware. I decidedthis project needed some local color.

“Excuse me, sir,” I said. “Good morning. IfJeffersonville were a color, what color wouldit be?”

Blank stare.“You know how places ‘feel’ one color or another. How a mood or

a memory can make you see something… Jeffersonville. What coloris it?”

Blank stare with an almost imperceptible lift of a right eyebrow.I last-ditched it. “Did you ever do a paint by number?”My new contractor friend decided the conversation was over. With a

not unfriendly but somewhat wary nod, he moved along. This was goingto be a little harder than I thought. I'd have to go it alone.

Ted’s was more welcoming. A family-style restaurant with an old-school diner feel, Ted’s “specializes in American, Mediterranean andTurkish cuisine.” Gus oversees the kitchen, adding a bit of Greek

Jeffersonville

In Living ColorWritten by Bradley Daves


attitude to the proceedings and the menu items. I had Chilbir; three local fresh poached eggs topped with a

tangy garlic yogurt sauce and served with home fries and toast.Tastes and textures were perfect; the coffee, strong and plentiful.The meal was authentic, earthy and comfortable, like the placeitself.

I decided that Ted’s is egg yolk yellow. Gus didn’t seem tocare that much. So I took my color quest back out to Main Street.

Walking east, I headed to the edge of the village to EchoLetterpress. An artisanal stationery company, Echo Letterpresscreates and prints original designs on a collection of antiqueletterpresses, which fill almost one full side of the comfortablestore.

Owners and husband / wife design team Robert and ChristinaFisher are passionate about printing, fine paper and classic typog-raphy. Their work – invitations, greeting cards, event posters,limited edition prints – reflects an abiding respect for old-worldquality coupled with a sharp eye that appreciates beauty and wit.

Housed in a refurbished 1950s gas station, Echo Letterpressshowcases a complete line of fine stationery and paper goods.The space is eclectic chic, and the vibe is friendly and artistic.

This place is definitely purple. Rich, deep purple. Bringingto mind a hand-rubbed patina, Echo Letterpress embodies thecolor of art made accessible.

For those of you who are into radio or hydroelectric power(and who isn’t?) WJFF Radio is headquartered just up the riverfrom Echo. The first-ever hydro-powered radio station, WJFF ismember supported and opens for tours. Call 845.482.4141for details.

I walked back to the center of Jeffersonville and noticed agrand building at the top of a hill behind Main Street. The large,two-story building – a stunning example of the Georgian style –is the historic Jeffersonville County School Building. The impres-sive structure, on the National Register of Historic Places, istopped with a grand four-sided clock tower and a charmingweather vane. It’s color? Clean, crisp clapboard white.

A bit further down the street stands an enclave of cozy homessharing a distinctive round roof line. This is Kohlertown, and thearchitecture is unique to the area. Named for William Kohler whofounded a lumber business at the turn of the century, the homes’roofline detail is a trademark in the residences his mill built.

A connection to the land and the feeling of community arestrong on Main Street. In the summer, the community connectionis amped up deliciously with the Outdoor Farmer’s Market.Staged every Thursday from July 5 through August 30, theFarmer’s Market brings an explosion of color and flavor toJeffersonville. Fresh seasonal produce, flowers, plants, cheeses,jams, wines, meats and prepared foods – all sourced locally –beckon visitors.

Across main Street just a short stroll to the edge of the villageis Global Home, a home furnishings and décor store with adecidedly international worldview. Located in an actual house –with rooms decorated for real living – Global Home features aneclectic mix of fine and funky. Co-owner Vivian Hung calls thelook “modern exotic.”

Without a doubt, Global Home is green. The beautifulcollection of lighting, pillows, rugs, kitchenware, furniture andgifts is fresh and lively. This is a store all about exploration andrenewal – of the living space and the spirit.

I’m invigorated by the vitality of Global Home; I’m going tosee the world. Hopping into my car I choose one of severalscenic routes that lead six miles to the Trash Queen’s new store onthe site of the Hills resort in the tiny Hamlet of Callicoon Center.Is it trash or is it treasure? Partners Kathy and Jill scour thecountryside to assemble a wonderfully eclectic collection ofvintage furniture and jewelry. I can only think of primary redbecause of the little wagon that captured my heart.

If you happen to find yourself in Callicoon Center on aWednesday evening in the summer, stick around and enjoy bigband sounds of small town Callicoon Center Band. It’s retro, it’sfun and it’s free. The horn section is sure to trumpet out someenergizing brassy colored notes.

If you are more inclined to spend a peaceful day knee deep insolitude, you can explore 10 miles of world class trout fishing inthe Callicoon Creek. It parallels Main Street Jeffersonvilleoffering several easy access points along the windy road west toCallicoon. I marveled at the rainbow of colors in my day’s catch.

And that’s my Jeffersonville – in living color.I should probably now admit that, while the rigidity of the

paint by numbers form appealed to my heightened sense of order,I would often use the “wrong” color on purpose. If the canvassuggested I use Number 3 (cherry red), I might follow a whim anduse Number 6 (dark blue). So you might not agree with thecolors I’ve picked for my portrait of Jeffersonville. That’s OK.You can go out and pick your own. That’s what makes art.

And a great community.

Bradley Daves is a New York-based writer andidea wrangler. He lives in a grey house inJeffersonville.


and Leins Homestead’s glory days chapter came to an end. Therewere no descendants, no one to receive the skeleton keys. Thegreat homestead was boarded up and silenced its only remaininglife, the overgrown lilacs that Susan had lovingly tended, now freeto escape the bonds of cultivation. They seem somehow a livinglink to the people who had passed.

My family came to own Leins Homestead in the sixties, ayear after my youngest brother died from a bum kidney. A secondhome in the country, a rather pathetic consolation prize for myparents having to bury a child. It fulfilled our dad’s lifelongdream; a place to where he could drive up on weekends, open thestation wagon doors and his dogs and his sons could run free.

After the boards had been torn away we crossed a thresholdinto yesteryear and the eighteen rooms of Leins Homestead sawsunlight once again. Completely furnished with antiques, it was asif the Liens had just left yesterday: books on the shelves, closetsfilled with clothes, jarred peaches in the pantry.

Back then it was common for my parents to leave us teenageboys alone at the homestead during the work week and return tothe urban comforts of New Jersey. There was no television, nophone and no hot water but for my brothers and me it was kid par-adise. Stocked up with a week’s supply of Dinty Moore Stew wecould fend for ourselves free to explore the hills, shoot guns, buildcampfires and fall asleep to the howls of coyotes. One eveningjust at dusk my brothers and I were driving the old Ford pick-upback from the fireman’s roast beef dinner. None of us were oflegal age to drive but back then those things didn’t matter much.Just as the truck peaked a hill and the homestead came into viewwe saw the silhouetted figure of a man standing on the front porch“Now who could that be?” someone exclaimed.The homestead was remote, people seldom justdropped in. We only saw him for an instantbefore the house disappeared behind the treesbut each of us clearly saw a figure, oddlydressed in what appeared to be a costume ofperiod clothing, staring back at us. When thetruck pulled up to the house the man had van-ished. We quickly searched the front porch,around the back and across the fields callingout, “Hello?!” But no one was there.

One autumn night my brother (I’m notsaying which one) had taken a girl up to thecountry house for a weekend. We had gotten toan age when the homestead was a good placefor such endeavors. Apparently, or so he says,he and Miss Flavor of the Month weresnuggled together in the four poster bed of themaster bedroom when suddenly they bothsensed a mysterious whirring sound thatseemed to originate in a dark corner of theroom. The aura floated up and hovered overthem for a moment. It grew louder, clearer andmore intense before it whooshed away into theopen closet on the other side of the room. Mybrother, who isn’t prone to exaggeration,described it as “definitely something.” Hisexact words, “The creepiest thing I ever laidears on.” I can’t tell you what it was but I can tell you that henever could convince that girl to spend a country weekend with

him again. Could it be that the Catskill’s peaks and valleys and caves

form a perfect estuary for the spirit world? Rip Van Winkleencountered little men bowling in the woods. He shared theirdrink and fell asleep for twenty two years. Could the fable haveroots in truth, lost souls trapped in the grip of Catskill granite?

Locals tell the legend of the hex murder at the Stone ArchBridge. The story goes that in 1882 one George Market had a beef

with a Mr. Adam Heidt. Whatever this feud was about is lost intime, as most feuds are. Suffice to say that George was P.O.ed

enough to put a hex on poor Mr. Heidt, a hexso powerful that Mr. Heidt became crippledwith pains from head to toe. This is howJeffersonville disagreements unfolded back inthose days. Mr. Heidt and his son Josephschemed revenge. One dark cold winter night(hard to believe but the nights were evendarker and colder back then) George Marketwas returning from a penny social when mid-way across the newly constructed Stone ArchBridge he was confronted by Adam andJoseph. The father/son team shot George fivetimes and then bludgeoned him to death with awooden chair leg. They tossed his body off thebridge into the icy waters below. It is said thatit cleared up Adam’s arthritic hex and that tothis day, on cold winter nights, the ghost ofGeorge Market can be seen crossing the StoneArch Bridge.

I know of a place that locals say istruly populated with ghostly apparitions. Anabandoned settlement of old foundations and astone well that dried up long ago. A lovelysecluded location, the perfect spot for a picnicon a clear spring day but it’s no place to findyourself in the dark of night. Strange formswalk about and a woman’s plaintive cries echoup from the well’s mossy depth. That’s what

they say anyway. It’s a bit of a hike from town and you have toford a rocky stream and make your way up over a very steep hill


and deep into The Woods Where Nobody Goes. They say thatplace, of all places, is really and truly haunted. You scoff. Youthink it’s just a silly urban legend. I’ll draw you a map. Go therealone some night when the moon is full. I dare you. I double dogdare you.

The day had finally come to resolve the haunting episodes atLeins Homestead once and for all. Who are we going to call? -Local paranormal expert Rich Justus. By day Rich worksaligning tires and repairing brakes at his family’s auto shop,Justus Automotive on Main Street in Jeffersonville. But in hisspare time Rich takes on another role: ghost hunter.

The sun sparkled like champagne the day Rich stepped uponto Leins Homestead’s creaky front porch. His sharp eyes, likechips of Schoharie bluestone, studied the old house. Was heseeing things that you and I cannot see? It seemed that nothingwould escape his steely observation yet there is a warmth andsincerity to Mr. Justus that could surely lure out trust from manor specter.

I smirked with anticipation of the hunt on which we wereabout to embark. “Let me ask you one thing Rich, before we goany further. Do you really, honestly, truly believe in ghosts?” Heanswered without hesitation, “One hundred percent.”

Rich’s sober tone conveyed a genuine passion that brushedaside my cynical mind-set. He placed a black and steel case ontoa nearby chair and proceeded to unlock its latches. “Do you knowBrian Hartkins? Lives just down the road from here.” I wasn’tsure, maybe, why? “We used these instruments to communicatewith his dear departed father.” Rich opened the case to reveal asmall collection of electronic devices. From a cutout foam nest hecarefully removed something that looked like a hybrid between alight meter and an oven thermometer. “With this we clearly heardthe voice of a man.” He held up a paranormal voice recorder. Itpicks up EVP, Electronic Voice Phenomenon. Rich flicked aswitch and the little gadget buzzed to life. “We heard– Brian Ilove you.”

I was tensely eager as we opened the front door and entered

Leins Homestead. Rich held the paranormal voice recorder out atarm’s length and let it lead the way like some electronicbloodhound sniffing out ghostly stowaways. We stood silent inthe large front room of the great house facing one hundred andseventy years of past.

Rich’s voice broke the silence– strong, authoritative, yetsomehow embracing; “I am speaking to the spirits of this house.We come as friends. Is anyone here?” It seemed he wasattempting to gently coax a bear from his den. “Will you talk tous?” Defiant silence? But what did the instrument record? Wewould find out later.

We crept from room to room, up to the second floor,checking bedroom after bedroom, “Is anyone in this room withus?” We climbed the narrow steps that led into the attic. “Will youmake your presence known?” We made our way down the secretback staircase. “Will you tell us your name? How did you die?”

I can’t exactly explain it to you. You had to be there. Thoughthere were no obvious sounds, no footsteps, no mysterious doorsclosing, I promise you there was a sensation that we were beingwatched, followed. Someone or something was there, perhapsmore afraid of us than we were of them. Was it the ghosts of Tietand Susan Leins or the spirit of my dad who has since passedaway? I cannot answer that. I will tell you that later Rich’sparanormal recorder played back intelligent responses to ourquestions. You can listen for yourself.

As Rich explained it; “Everything has energy. People whopass with unfinished business, who yearn to watch their children,their grandchildren grow up. Those are strong desires that createsome powerful energy. It doesn’t just go away when you die.”Perhaps ghosts are the echoes of those energies, radiating outfrom past lives like ripples of water from a stone tossed intoAnawanda Lake.

Alone on the grand front porch of Leins Homestead I tooksome time to just sit and gaze out across the valley. Could thesehills and valleys and farmhouses be haunted by spirits of theCatskills’ past? Perhaps they are. Perhaps an apparition walks thehalls of the very house you sleep in tonight.

I thought about the countless experiences my family sharedhere at Leins Homestead. I remember the swing that hung fromthe big pine tree, the lazy summer afternoons on this shady porch,my brother’s wedding in the orchard. People and voices andenergies rippled back to me, echoes of the past, my family, theLeins and all those who ever walked these floors and gazed at thisvery same view.

Then at that moment I became aware of a presence. That’swhen I felt it, a hand on my shoulder, a real and actual weightedtouch. I jerked around but no one was there, nothing, just thesweet scent of lilacs.

Of course it had to be the wind or a tugging fold of my shirt.After all…

You don’t believe in ghosts.

Scott Woods, a local artist and writer who enjoysgardening and exploring the natural world. Helives with his partner Albert Fuchs on their smallfarm on the outskirts of Grahamsville.

To contact Rich Justus and to hear the actual Electronic VoicePhenomenon recordings made at Liens Homestead and otherlocations visit catskillparanormal.net or start following themon facebook.

4 • Narrowsburg Fire DepartmentParade & Chicken BBQInfo: 252-3328

6-7 • Rummage SaleBenefit Kenoza Lake UnitedMethodist Church at church. 9-3 p.m.

7 • Bake SaleKenoza Lake United MethodistChurch. 9 a.m. until sold out.

8 • Chicken BarbecueHortonville Fire Department, take out only.

8 & 22 Solar SundaysIntroduction to energy efficiency and renewableenergy; inspection of several on-site systems.Full financial information included. 12 p.m.-2p.m. $20.00. Reservations required. Minimum offour people. Apple Pond Farm, 80 Hahn Road,Callicoon Center. Info: 482-4764. www.applepondfarm.com

14 • Day to be Gay FestivalA day of music, entertainment, food, drink andshopping. Celebrating the GLBT Community ofthe Catskills. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Catskill Distilling Co.LTD., 2037 Rte. 17B, Bethel, NY.Info: 583-3141.

15 • A Lotta RicottaSaturday 10-12:30 p.m. Make whole milkricotta cheese. Learn ways to serve it. Samplelocal artisan cheese. 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.$40.00. Reservations required. Proceeds tobenefit the Sullivan County Farm network.Apple Pond Farm, 80 Hahn Road, CallicoonCenter. Info: 482-4764.www.applepondfarm.com

15 • Pancake Breakfast7 a.m.-12 Noon, Jeffersonville Fire Dept.at firehouse.

17 • Antique Appraisal Show2-6 p.m.; $7 per item to be appraised. Appraisalof antiques and collectibles by professionalapparaiser. Sullivan County Museum & SullivanCounty Historical Society. 265 Main St,Hurleyville. Info: 434-8044

19-21 • Rummage SaleSt. George’s Rummage Sale, Jeffersonville.

20-21 • Giant Old Time BazaarGames of all kinds, including Spindle, Over &Under, Coin Toss, Ring Toss, Big Six Wheel, DartWheel, Pokerino, Penny Pitch and the everpopular, Ballette. This wonderful family eventalso has a Children’s Corner with ten gamesjust for kids. Music and food. Purchase pies andother baked goods. Home made items for sale,and door prizes. 6-10 p.m. at St. Francis Church,Rte 52, in Youngsville. Info: 482-4292or 482-4360. (Raindate July 22)

21 • The Yarnslingers Return --Storytelling, The Yarnslingers return foranother bout of storytelling. The subject will be"The Kitchen Table." 6:45 p.m.-9 p.m.Domesticities & the Cutting Garden,4055 State Route 52, Youngsville.Info: 482-3333

21-22 • Civil War EncampmentThe 21st Annual Civil War Encampment andBattle Reenactment will be held at WalnutMountain Park (off Route 55 West) in the townof Liberty, New York. Come view the dailyroutines of the Civil War soldiers from boththe Union and Confederate standpoints. Watchfull scale battles unfold as if on a huge outdoortheater screen. Re-enactors will entertain youwith scenarios. All this will be performed in avery authentic 19th century atmosphere. Youalso may visit sulter row where the re-enactorspurchase their equipment. There is an on-siteconcession for food and drink. Bring light lawnchairs to view battles. Gates are open from 9a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, and from 9 a.m. tothe conclusion of the battle on Sunday. Foradmission fees visit www.143rdnewyorkvolun-teers.org/ Walnut_Mt.html

22 • Riverfest, a music, art and environ-mental festival featuring artists & artisans, a kidskorner, live poster auction, live music and greatfood. Downtown Narrowsburg. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.Info: 252-7576.

22 • The River Run5K Race down River Road in Callicoon, flatcourse along the scenic Delaware River. 8 a.m.Info: 887-5155. www.delawareyouthcenter.org.

27, 28, 29 • Sullivan CountyDemocrat Men’s Golf Tournament,Villa Roma Country Club. ReservationsRequired.Info: 887-5200.

28 • Chicken Barbecue & Bake SaleKenoza Lake Fire Department at firehouse.4:00-7:00 p.m.

28 • Tricky TraySt. Mary's Church, Obernburg.

28 • Callicoon Street FairVendors line the main streets of Callicoon withmerchandise from A-Z. Food, music, andentertainment complete the days' activities.Wander along the historic streets, view thearchitecture, and admire the beautiful DelawareRiver. 9-4 p.m. Info: 887-5640.

28 • Cooking Fresh from the GardenJoin Danielle and Jennifer fromNaturalContents.com for a cooking demonstra-tion with food harvested from our garden. 2p.m.-4 p.m. Domesticities & The CuttingGarden, 4055 State Route 52, Youngsville NY.Info: 482-3333.

28 • Antique Appraisal Show1-4 p.m.; Per item to be appraised. Appraisal ofantiques and collectibles by professional appa-raiser. Sullivan County Museum & SullivanCounty Historical Society. 265 Main St,Hurleyville, NY. Info: 434-8044

28 • Open Horse Show Series/LionsClub Charity Show English riding only. 8a.m. at Stone Wall Farms, 139 Callicoon CenterRoad, Jeffersonville, NY. Info: 482-3330.

28 • Old Time Fair & BBQOd fashioned activities such as horseshoepitching, corn shucking and lady’s skillet

throwing, children’s old fashioned games, icecream making demonstration and tasting,Chestnut Creek ball race, pie auction, localhistory exhibits, spinning and quilting demon-strations. Plenty of free parking and admission isFREE, with only a nominal fee for some gamesand food. Grahamsville Fairgrounds, Rte. 55,Grahamsville, NY. Info: 985-7700.

29 • Pancake Breakfast, Youngsville FireDepartment at firehouse, 7-12 Noon.

AugustAugust 3-31 • Farming with KidsFridays and Saturdays 10 a.m. Kids do somereal farm chores! Milking goats, feedingchickens, gathering eggs, grooming horse, etc.Activities vary. $5.00 adults, $4.00 children over3. Minimum of 5 people. Apple Pond Farm, 80Hahn Road. Callicoon Center. No reservationsneeded. Info: 482-4764.www.applepondfarm.com

3-4 • Rummage SaleBenefit Kenoza Lake United MethodistChurch at church. 9-3 p.m.

4 • Down on the Farm DayHeld at Stone Wall Farms. 139 CallicoonCenter Road, Jeffersonville, NY. 10-3 p.m.Info: 292-6180.

4-5 • Fly Fishing’s Summerfest &Anglers Market, Jubilee WeekendAnnual Hardy Bros. Cup, America’s largestrunning classic tackle sale and flea market.Starts at 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday;Sunday until 3 p.m. Jubilee Weekend is inconjunction with local made products andcrafters sharing the property to satisfy everymember of the non fishing families, on Sunday akids fishing derby, The Great Willowemoc FishRace, and Jubilee Day. Annual Hardy/GreysBamboo Rod Casting Competition, in affiliationwith the CFFCM, invites rod makers from allover the world to cast in this prestigious eventstarting on Saturday morning at 9:00 a.m. untildark with a free Pig Roast Barbeque starting at6:00 p.m. Catskill Fly Fishing Center & Museum,1031 Old Rt. 17, Livingston Manor.Info: 439-4810.

5 • Pancake BreakfastCallicoon Center Fire Dept. at firehouse.

5 • A Lotta RicottaSunday 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Make whole milkricotta cheese. Learn ways to serve it. Samplelocal artisan cheese. $40.00. Reservationsrequired. Proceeds to benefit the SullivanCounty Farm network. Apple Pond Farm,80 Hahn Road, Callicoon Center.Info: 482-4764. www.applepondfarm.com

12 & 26 • Solar SundaysIntroduction to energy efficiency and renewableenergy; inspection of several on-site systems.Full financial information included. 12 p.m.-2p.m. $20.00. Reservations required. Minimum offour people. Apple Pond Farm, 80 Hahn Road,

Callicoon Center. Info: 482-4764. www.applepondfarm.com

12 • Chicken BBQWhite Sulphur Springs Fire Departmentat Firemen’s Field.

13 • Sullivan Renaissance AwardsCeremony held at SUNY Sullivan, 112 CollegeRoad, Loch Sheldrake. 7 p.m. Info: 295-2445.

17, 18, 19 • 133rd Little World’s FairGrahamsville Fairgrounds, sponsored byNeversink Agricultural Society. Rides, games,entertainment, exhibits, food. Fireworks onSaturday night. Fri-Sat, 9-11p.m.; Sun. 10-7 p.m.Info: 985-2500. www.grahamsvillefair.com

18 • Smorgasbord, St. Mary's Church,Obernburg, 4-7 p.m

25 • Rummage SaleBenefit Kenoza Lake United Methodist Churchat church. 9-1 p.m.

26 • Annual Hortonville Parade &Field Day, Hortonville Fire Dept. Field.Parade 12 Noon. Food, chicken BBQ, bingo andlive band.

September 3 • Harvest Festival at BethelWoods Sundays thru Columbus DayWeekend 11a.m. -4 p.m. Enjoy these activi-ties: Farmers Market, Diverse Craft Village,Festival Foods - Barbeque, Vegetarian, ItalianIces, Kettle Corn Live Music, Children's Areawith educational programming, Corn and HayMazes, Arts and Crafts Workshops, Pony Rides,Themed Events Every Week AND MORE!Admission is FREE. Parking is $2.00. BethelWoods, 200 Hurd Road, Bethel, NY. Info: (866)781-2922. www.bethelwoodscenter.org Pets are not allowed on the grounds.

Call for Schedule • Farming withKidsKids do some real farm chores! Milking goats,feeding chickens, gathering eggs, groominghorse, etc. Activities vary. $5.00 adults, $4.00children over 3. Minimum of 5 people. ApplePond Farm, 80 Hahn Road. Callicoon Center.No reservations needed. Info: 482-4764.www.applepondfarm.com

1 • A Lotta RicottaSaturday 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Make wholemilk ricotta cheese. Learn ways to serve it.Sample local artisan cheese. $40.00.Reservations required. Proceeds to benefit theSullivan County Farm network. Apple PondFarm, 80 Hahn Road, Callicoon Center.Info: 482-4764. www.applepondfarm.com

2 • Solar SundayIntroduction to energy efficiency and renewableenergy; inspection of several on-site systems.Full financial information included. 12 p.m.-2p.m. $20.00. Reservations required. Minimum offour people. Apple Pond Farm, 80 Hahn Road,Callicoon Center. Info: 482-4764.


23-24 • Holiday Craft FairUnique assortment of merchandise for holidayshopping. Delaware Community Center,Callicoon, 9-4 p.m. Info: 887-5634.www.delawareyouthcenter.org.

December1 • Christmas in Callicoon, Children'sChristmas Party from 1-3 p.m. at the DelawareCommunity Center. Arts and crafts projects forholiday giving, cupcake decorating, photos withSanta for a nominal fee. Info: 887-5155.www.delawareyouthcenter.org.

1-2 • Handmade for the HolidaysQuality Craft Fair and Pastry Cafe, 11-4 p.m.at Duke’s Pottery, 855 Cty. Rd. 93, Roscoe.Info: 607-498-5207

1-2 • Holiday Market at BethelWoodsThe Event Gallery at the Bethel WoodsMuseum will be transformed into a WinterWonderland. The market will feature localartisan craft vendors, live music, warm cider,childrens arts and crafts and much more. This isthe perfect opportunity to finish you holidayshopping with unique hand made gifts. Freeadmission. Bethel Woods, 200 Hurd Road,Bethel, NY. 11-4 p.m. Info: 583-2000.

10 • Callicoon I.O.U. Toy ExchangeMethodist Church, Callicoon. Info: 887-5919.

2013 CalendarJanuary TBA • Annual Ice Carnival,Professional figure skating exhibition, snowsculpture contest. Sponsored by LivingstonManor Rotary at Rotary Park.Info: 439-5793.

January • Indoor Winter Farmers’Market, held every other Sunday at theDelaware Youth Center, Callicoon, NY.11-2 p.m. Info: 292-6180, ext. 115www.sullivancountyfarmersmarkets.org

January TBA • Annual EaglefestNarrowsburg. Live bird demonstrations,observation, guest lectures, films, poster auction,eagle art. 9:30-4:30 p.m. Info: 252-6509.www.dveaglealliance.org

February 10 • Pancake Breakfast, 7-12 Noon, Youngsville Fire Dept. at firehouse.

February 17 • Pancake Breakfast, 7-12 Noon, Callicoon Center Fire Dept. at fire-house.

March 23 • Easter Egg Hunt11 a.m. Delaware Youth Center.Info: 887-5155.

March 24 • Kiwanis Palm SundayPancake Breakfast, Benefit the youth ofthe community held at Delaware CommunityCenter. 7-12 Noon.

April TBA • Annual Talent ShowHortonville Presbyterian Church, Hortonville,7:30 p.m. Info: 887-4346.

April 7 • Chicken BBQ Take-out

Jeffersonville Fire Dept. 1-4 p.m. until gone.Info: 482-4289.

April 1 • Opening Day of TroutSeason at Catskill Fly Fishing Center& Museum Open house, Guest fly tier,lunch anddemonstrations. Info: 439-4810.

April 1 • Trout Season, Opens county-wide, 794-3000, Ext. 6681.

April 27 • Annual Roast Beef Dinner,North Branch Fire Dept., 4-9 p.m. at firehouse.

May 4 • Penny Social, St. Francis ChurchatYoungsville firehouse, 6 p.m.

May 5 • Pancake & French ToastBreakfast, Kenoza Lake Fire Dept. at


Holiday FestivitiesNovember 23 ~ December 24

Jeffersonville kicks off the holiday season withThe 18th Annual James Dworetsky MemorialHoliday Parade and continues with the holidayfestivities all the way up to Christmas Eve!Come to town to find unique gifts for a greatprice at our local shops or just stroll ourfestively decorated Main Street!

Photos with SantaSaturday 8 & 15 ~ 12-4 p.m.BridgeWater Mercantile4917 Main Street (St. Rt. 52)Jeffersonville, NY 12748

Holiday ParadeNovember 23 ~ FridayThe Annual James Dworetsky Memorial HolidayParade. 7p.m., Main Street. After parade visitwith Santa at Jeffersonville firehouse.Info: 482-4151.

Enjoy the Holidaysin Jeffersonville!

Small BusinessSaturday - WE payYOUR Tax!November 24 ~ SaturdayCelebrate shopping small by visiting participat-ing businesses and we'll pay your sales tax!Look for a balloon outside participating storesand you don't get charged tax that day, it's on

LuminariaDecember 24Enjoy this Christmas Eve tradition. At duskdrive the back roads beautifully lit withluminaries. For more info or to volunteer tohelp light our roadways. Info: 482-5013.

St. Patrick’sDay ParadeSponsored by the Jeff Fire Dept.March 16, 2013 ~ Saturday

Celebrating St. Partick’s Day with a paradedown Main Street. Starts at 1 p.m. If you wouldlike to participate or enter a float call482-4289 for more info.

Jeffersonville ArtExperience & Chalk WalkMarch 25, 2013 ~ Saturday

Stroll Main Street to experience our area artistsworks in a variety of mediums with displays &demonstrations to interest the entire family!Artwork also available for purchase. An eventwhere artists and students decorate the sidewalkswith magnificent chalk drawings. Prizes awarded infour student age groups. For info or to participatecall Sharon at 845-866-1807 or Jane at 482-2194.

24-25 • Handmade for the HolidaysQuality Craft Fair and Pastry Cafe, 11-4 p.m.at Duke’s Pottery, 855 Cty. Rd. 93, Roscoe.Info: 607-498-5207.


Summer Reading ProgramJuly 9 through August 10 • Grand Finale August 11

Sign-ups: 6/4-6/30 online

Story TimeFirst Session: 9/10-10/19 • Second Session: 11/5-12/14Third Session: 1/7-2/15 • Fourth Session: 3/4-4/12Fifth Session:4/29-6/7

Book SalesAugust 9, 10, 11 • 9-3pm Annual Firehouse Book Sale at Jeffersonville Firehouse

First Fridays:Contemporary Author Series1st Friday of each month through December 2012.Open mic sign-up 7 p.m., visiting author 8 p.m.at Tusten-Cochecton Branch, Narrowsburg.Will resume April 2013

Pumpkin DecoratingOctober 27, 2012 • All three branches

Ongoing book discussions, knittinggroups, writers workshops, cookingclasses and other programs throughoutthe yearCheck website for schedule and more info at www.WSPLonline.org

Public Computer CenterProviding free public access computing services and instructionto the general public. Part of a statewide initiative known asBroadbandexpress@yourlibrary, the PCC was funded by theRecovery Act through September 2012. The focus is onworkforce development and improving computer and internetliteracy. Our classes, private instruction, and facilities areopen and available to anyone for FREE! So whether you've nevertouched a computer before or are looking to improve yourskill-level with specific software, there will be a course for you!

Support HoursMondays 1-5 p.m. - NarrowsburgTuesdays 1-7 p.m. & Fridays 1-3 p.m. - JeffersonvilleWednesdays 1-5 p.m. - Callicoon

Computer/Internet TrainingCheck website for schedule of courses and more info at

www.WSPLonline.org/PCC

Richard & Mary Lanza, Innkeepers

Comfortable Rooms • Full BreakfastCasual Dining • Friendly Pub

Use Rt. 17 Exit #96839 Shandelee Road, Livingston Manor, N.Y. 12758

(845) 439-5070 • www.LanzasCountryInn.com

Offers a wide varietyof programs for all agesat all three branches.Visit wsplonline.org periodically!

Western SullivanLibrary

ARTICLE BY CINDY HERBERT

Cindy lives in the area with her family and theirChocolate Lab, Lena, aka Crazy Girl.

t is incredible to see how far we have come with technologysince the days of the New York Telephone Company’sswitchboard operation. Within 60 years we have gone from

operating on a five position board to the wireless age. A fiveposition switchboard was a terminal used to connect telephonecalls. The Jeffersonville board had a New York direct circuit forlong distance and circuits to Liberty and Monticello and twoindividual lines for our local area. Most telephones were eight andfour party lines. One can only imaginethe conversations overheard.

The telephone company came toJeffersonville in 1949 with the officelocated on Center Street in a privatehome owned by Mr. & Mrs.Townsend. The switchboard wasoperated manually by plugs andcords. There was a plug for everynumber and phone numbersconsisted of only two numbers.There was at one time 13 operatorsrotating over a 24-hour day. Most ofthe operators were married withchildren and they all managed towork hours around their families.Mrs. Townsend was the all nightoperator from 11pm to 7am. EvelynKnoll was the chief operator and did her best to keep all theoperators on an even keel. In the summer months, additionaloperators were added to the workforce, then in the fall they weretransferred where needed to larger cities. Some of theswitchboard locations were so long that the supervisors actuallywore roller skates to be able to cover the bank of operators.

The ladies worked very hard and were responsible for thefire sirens, doctors calls and any number of citizen help calls,including wayward, happy, lost people looking for home in themiddle of the night. When there was a fire or emergency theladies were responsible for the name, phone number and addressof the caller then they’d throw the switch on the wall to set off thefire alarm. This alarm rang until the first fireman arrived to turn itoff and find out where the fire was. Some of the nice perks ofbeing an operator were all the great dinners the Jeff firemen usedto send them and lovely goodies at Christmas time from the localmerchants.

“There were many local characters that kept us on our toes.”Helen Schwartz remembers,” We never knew what to expectwhen we inserted a plug into a lit up number on the board. It wasvery challenging with all the bungalow colonies being in theregion and full of guests in the summer months. The colonies hadcoin boxes on a four way line with no definite way of monitoringthem.” Ma Bell, (the day’s euphemism for the conglomerate BellTelephone Company) was never worried, but it always seemed tomake the girls watch closely to keep from getting cheated out ofovertime. Can you picture a position of 15 cords connected to 10or more coin boxes all with a 3 minute time limit? “Makes myhair stand on end even now” recalls Helen Schwartz,” But wemanaged and had some pretty good laughs along the way.”

Long distance calls were called a building of circuits, oneoffice to another. There were always lots of giggles in thebackground when building a circuit to Intercourse, Pennsylvania.This happened quite frequently because of farmers calling thefarm factories in that area.

Many times people did not even have to give the operatorsa number, just saying "give me the drugstore" or "Mall'shardware" was enough to be connected. Not only did it get very

busy with the board lighting up but the women were alsoresponsible for writing a ticket for each call.

The need for Telephone Operators came to an end when thetelephone company went to a direct dialing system in March of1964.

“There seemed to be something comforting when all youhad to do was pick up a receiver and hear the operator offer herassistance,” said Helen Schwartz. The switchboard years werebefore my time yet I think I would enjoy this simpler way, nothaving to listen to endless recordings or be kept on hold fortwenty minutes. However, with visions of Lily Tomlin ashilarious Ernestine the Telephone Operator and her "One RingyDingy,” maybe I’ll stick with the modern convenience of speeddial on my smartphone.


LEFT: Many of the Switchboard Ladies that worked theJeffersonville board. Pictured from left to right: Mary Davitt,Mildred Fisher, Perry Depalo, Jeanne Erdman, Helen Schwartzand Anna Mathern.

RIGHT: An early 1900s switchboard. Operators would sitat each board.

Can you picture a position of 15 cords connected to 10or more coin boxes all with a 3 minute time limit?

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Town Supervisor Thomas Bose 482-5390 ext. 311Town Clerk/Tax Collector Janet Brahm 482-5390 ext. 300Councilman Charles Schadt 482-3205Councilman Scott Gaebel 482-5245Councilman David Kuebler 482-5772Councilman Howard Fuchs 482-4652Justice Edward McKenna 482-5131Justice James Hubert 482-4414Justice Clerk Kim Klein 482-5390 ext. 301Highway Superintendent Kristofer Scullion 482-5505Attorney Marvin Newberg 794-8415Sole Assessor Bonnie Hubert 482-5390 ext. 302Health Officer Dr. David Schwalb 292-6630Registrar Janet Brahm 482-5390 ext. 300Dog Control Officer William Romney 482-3707Historian Maureen Schlott 482-4984Building Department Kevin Zieres (3-4pm) 482-5390 ext. 308 Bookkeeper Joe Anne Baker 482-5390 ext. 303Planning Board Fred Fries 482-4299 (after7pm)Plan/Zone Secretary Sharon Erdman 932-8220Zoning Board Kris Rasmussen 482-9066Youngsville Water Supt. James Klein 482-3869Town Barn 482-5505Town Hall 482-5390Town Fax 482-5030

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June 12 - June 24 (Tuesday - Sunday)Theater: “Guys and Dolls,” presented byForestburgh Playhouse, 39 Forestburgh Road,Forestburgh, NY. ADMS: $35. Info: 794-1194.

June 13 (Wednesday) Lady Antebellum Darius Rucker, Thompson SquarePavilion Stage, 7:00 p.m. Bethel Woods, 200Hurd Road, Bethel, NY. ADMS: TBAInfo: (866) 781-2922.www.bethelwoodscenter.org

June 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24Otello, sponsored by Delaware Valley OperaGiuseppe Verdi's monumental opera, based onWilliam Shakespeare's tragedy, Othello.Performed with orchestra, sung in Italian.Tickets: $25. June 15, 8 p.m.; June 17, 3 p.m.June 22–23, 8 p.m.; June 24, 3 p.m. at TustenTheater, Narrowsburg, NY; June 16, 8 p.m. atSullivan West Central HS, Lake Huntington,NY. Info: 845-252-3136 orwww.delawarevalleyopera.org

June 15 - July 7 (Friday - Saturday)Exhibit: Leslie Shaw Zadoian, mixed mediapaintings, sponsored by DVAA, AllianceGallery, Delaware Arts Center, 37 Main Street,Narrowsburg, NY. Gallery hours: Tues.- Sat.,10 a.m.-4 p.m.. ADMS: Free. Info: 252-7576or www.ArtsAllianceSite.org

June 15 - July 7 (Friday - Saturday)Installation: Daria Dorosh, sponsored byDVAA, Loft Gallery, Delaware Arts Center, 37Main Street, Narrowsburg, NY. Gallery hours:Tuesday - Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. ADMS:Free. Info: 252-7576 orwww.ArtsAllianceSite.org

June 15 - June 17 (Friday - Sunday) June 22 - June 24 (Friday - Sunday)Theater: “The Fantasticks,” produced andpresented by the Sullivan County DramaticWorkshop, 8 p.m. (Fri./Sat.), 2 p.m. (Sun.),Rivoli Theatre, 437 Route 42, South Fallsburg,NY. Info: 436-5336, 434-7232 or scdw.net.

June 16 (Saturday)Ringo Starr & His All Starr Band Todd Rundgren, Gregg Rolie (Santana,Journey), Steve Lukather (Toto), Richard Page(Mr. Mister), with Mark Rivera and GreggBissonette. Pavilion Stage, 8:00 p.m. BethelWoods, 200 Hurd Road, Bethel, NY.ADMS: TBA. Info: (866) 781-2922www.bethelwoodscenter.org

June 16 – July 15CAS Summer Members Show (4 weeks)Gallery Hours: Thurs. - Sat. 11-6 p.m.,Sun. 11-3 p.m. Catskill Art Society,48 Main Street, Livingston Manor, NY 12758.Info: 845-436-4227

June 17 (Sunday)The Beach Boys; 50th Anniversary TourPavilion Stage, 7:30 p.m. Bethel Woods, 200Hurd Road, Bethel, NY. ADMS: TBAInfo: (866) 781-2922. www.bethelwoodscenter.org

June 26 - July 8 (Tuesday - Sunday)Theater: “Legally Blonde,” presented byForestburgh Playhouse, 39 Forestburgh Road,Forestburgh, NY. ADMS: $35Info: 794-1194.

June 30 (Saturday)Dave Matthews Band, special guest DeltaSpirit. Pavilion Stage, 7:00 p.m. BethelWoods, 200 Hurd Road, Bethel, NY.ADMS: TBA. Info: (866) 781-2922.www.bethelwoodscenter.org

July 6 - July 15 (Friday - Sunday) Theater: “Accomplice,” produced andpresented by the Sullivan County DramaticWorkshop, Rivoli Theatre, 437 Route 42,South Fallsburg, NY. Info: 436-5336 or434-7232 or scdw.net.

July 7 (Saturday)Elizabethan Feast, Delaware Valley Operafundraising event featuring a special menudevised by the chef-owned, farm-to-tablerestaurant at The Settlers Inn, with liveentertainment on period instruments. TheSettlers Inn in Hawley, PA. 6 to 9 p.m.Tickets: $50. Info: 845-252-3136www.delawarevalleyopera.org

July 7 (Saturday)New York Philharmonic, Bramwell Tovey,conductor. Tracy Dahl, soprano. Fireworks!Pavilion Stage, 8:00 p.m. Bethel Woods, 200Hurd Road, Bethel, NY. ADMS: TBAInfo: (866) 781-2922.www.bethelwoodscenter.org

July 8 (Sunday)2012 Family Day, A Day of Activities forFamilies. 10:00 a.m. Bethel Woods, 200 HurdRoad, Bethel, NY. ADMS: $5.00 per person

Info: (866) 781-2922.www.bethelwoodscenter.org

July 9 (Monday)Youth Opera Experience A Week-Long, Performing Arts Program forKids. 9:00 a.m. Bethel Woods, 200 Hurd Road,Bethel, NY. ADMS: $250 for the week, somescholarships available. Info: (866) 781-2922.www.bethelwoodscenter.org

July 10 - July 22 (Tuesday - Sunday)Theater: “The Rocky Horror Story,”presented by Forestburgh Playhouse,39 Forestburgh Road, Forestburgh, NY.ADMS: $35. Info: 794-1194.

July 13 - August 4 (Friday - Saturday)Exhibit: Fran Cox Collage, sponsored byDVAA, Loft Gallery, Delaware Arts Center, 37Main Street, Narrowsburg, NY. Gallery hours:Tues.- Sat., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. ADMS: Free.Info: 252-7576 or www.ArtsAllianceSite.org

July 13 - August 4 (Friday - Saturday)Exhibit: “Fiber Art,” curated by KatharinaLitchman, sponsored by DVAA, Loft Gallery,Delaware Arts Center, 37 Main Street,Narrowsburg, NY. Gallery hours: Tues.-Sat.,10 a.m.-4 p.m. ADMS: Free. Info: 252-7576 orwww.ArtsAllianceSite.org

July 14 (Saturday)Youth Opera Experience Cinderella at the Masked Ball, 10:00 a.m.Bethel Woods, 200 Hurd Road, Bethel, NY.ADMS:$5.00 pp. Info: (866) 781-2922.www.bethelwoodscenter.org

July 14 (Saturday)NY Doo Wop Extravaganza III The Duprees, Jay Siegel's Tokens, TheMarcels, The Tymes, The Excellents, LindaJansen (original lead singer of The Angels),Elegants. Pavilion Stage, 7:00 p.m. BethelWoods, 200 Hurd Road, Bethel, NY.ADMS: TBA. Info: (866) 781-2922.www.bethelwoodscenter.org

July 15 (Sunday)FURTHUR featuring Phil Lesh & Bob WeirPavilion Stage, 7:00 p.m. Bethel Woods,200 Hurd Road, Bethel, NY. ADMS: TBA.Info: (866) 781-2922.www.bethelwoodscenter.org

July 20 (Friday)Everclear, Sugar Ray, Gin Blossoms, Lit,Marcy Playground. Pavilion Stage, 7:30 p.m.Bethel Woods, 200 Hurd Road, Bethel, NY.ADMS: TBA. Info: (866) 781-2922.www.bethelwoodscenter.org

July 20, 21, 27, 28, 29The musical comedy Kiss Me Kate, by thetwentieth-century American composer, ColePorter, is based on Shakespeare's comedy, The

CONCERTS. RECITALS. THEATER.EXHIBITS. MUSIC & ARTS FESTIVALS. MUSEUMS.

Michael Jinsoo Lim, ViolinWeekend of Chamber Music

Taming of the Shrew. Kiss Me Kate will beperformed in English with orchestra. Tickets:$25. Sponsored by Delaware Valley Opera,Tusten Theater Narrowsburg, NYShows: July 20, 27, 28, 8 p.m. and July 29, 3p.m. at Tusten Theater Narrowsburg, NY;July 21, 8 p.m. at Sullivan West Central HS,Lake Huntington, NY. Info: 845-252-3136 orwww.delawarevalleyopera.org

July 21 – August 26, 2012 – ThirdExhibition (5 weeks) Shape of the Woodswith work by Eric Baylin & KathleenHayek. Gallery Hours: Thurs.-Sat. 11-6 p.m.,Sun. 11-3 p.m. Catskill Art Society, 48 MainStreet, Livingston Manor, NY 12758.Info: 845-436-4227

July 24 - August 5 (Tuesday - Sunday)Theater: “West Side Story,” presented byForestburgh Playhouse, 39 Forestburgh Road,Forestburgh, NY. ADMS: $35. Info: 794-1194.

July 27 - July 29 (Friday - Sunday)Tour: “Wayne County Open Studio Tour,”sponsored by the Wayne County Arts Alliance,742 Main Street, Honesdale, PA. 10 a.m.-5p.m. Free. Info: 570 390-4420.

August 4-18Shandelee Music Festival: Sunset ConcertSeries. Saturday, August 4, 8 p.m.,"An Evening of Chamber Music" featuringArman Alpyspaev viola and Cullan Bryantpiano; Tuesday, August 7, 8 p.m., "An Eveningof Chamber Music" featuring David Requiro,cello and Cullan Bryant, piano; Thursday,August 9, 8 p.m., featuring Allen Yueh, solopiano; Saturday, August 11, 8 p.m., "AnEvening of Choral Artistry" featuring TheAntioch Chamber Ensemble; Thursday, August16 at 8 p.m. and Saturday, August 18 at 3 p.m.,International Artists of Shandelee solo pianists.All Sunset Concerts are followed by specialtydessert and "meet the artist" reception. Seatingis limited, please don't delay! Reserve yourtickets on-line or call 845-439-3277

August 7 - August 19 (Tuesday - Sunday)Theater: “The Sound of Music,” presentedby Forestburgh Playhouse, 39 ForestburghRoad, Forestburgh, NY. ADMS: $35.Info: 794-1194.

August 7 (Tuesday)Big Time Rush special guest Cody SimpsonPavilion Stage, 7:00 p.m. Bethel Woods, 200Hurd Road, Bethel, NY. ADMS: TBA.Info: (866) 781-2922.www.bethelwoodscenter.org

August 10 (Friday)Brad Paisley special guests The Band Perry,Scotty McCreery. Pavilion Stage, 7:30 p.m.Bethel Woods, 200 Hurd Road, Bethel, NY.ADMS: TBA. Info: (866) 781-2922.www.bethelwoodscenter.org

August 10, 11, 17, 18, 19The comic opera The Merry Wives ofWindsor, by the nineteenth-century Germancomposer Otto Nicolai, based on Shakespeare'scomedy. The opera will be performed withorchestra, and will be sung in English.Tickets: $25. August 10, 17, 18, 8 p.m.; August 19, 3 p.m. at Tusten Theater,

Narrowsburg, NY; August 11, 8 p.m. atSullivan West Central HS, Lake Huntington,NY. Info: 845-252-3136 orwww.delawarevalleyopera.org

August 10-September 1 (Friday - Saturday)Exhibit: “Kathleen Hayek and GGStankiewicz,” sponsored by DVAA, LoftGallery, Delaware Arts Center, 37 Main Street,Narrowsburg, NY. Gallery hours: Tues.- Sat.,10 a.m. - 4 p.m.. ADMS: Free. Info: 252-7576or www.ArtsAllianceSite.org

August 10-September 1 (Friday - Saturday)Exhibit: “Michael Berube,” paintings byMichael Berube, sponsored by DVAA,Alliance Gallery, Delaware Arts Center, 37Main Street, Narrowsburg, NY. Gallery hours:Tues.-Sat., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. ADMS: Free.Info: 252-7576or www.ArtsAllianceSite.org

August 17 - August 26 (Friday - Sunday) Theater: “The Producers,” produced andpresented by the Sullivan County DramaticWorkshop. Rivoli Theatre, 437 Route 42,South Fallsburg, NY. Info: 436-5336 or434-7232 or scdw.net.

August 19 (Sunday)Kelly Clarkson & The Fray with specialguest Carolina Liar, Pavilion Stage, 7:00p.m. Bethel Woods, 200 Hurd Road, Bethel,NY. ADMS: TBA. Info: (866) 781-2922.www.bethelwoodscenter.org

August 21-26 (Tuesday - Sunday)Theater: “Murder Among Friends,” starringLoretta Swit, presented by ForestburghPlayhouse, 39 Forestburgh Road, Forestburgh,NY. ADMS: $35. Info: 794-1194.

August 26 (Sunday)Jason Aldean with special guests LukeBryan, Rachel Farley and DeeJay SilverPavilion Stage, 7:30 p.m. Bethel Woods,200 Hurd Road, Bethel, NY. ADMS: TBA.Info: (866) 781-2922.www.bethelwoodscenter.org

August 28-September 2 (Tues.-Sun.)Theater: “Barefoot in the Park,”presented by Forestburgh Playhouse,39 Forestburgh Road, Forestburgh, NY.ADMS: $35. Info: 794-1194.

September 1-October 7Fourth Exhibition (5 weeks)Work by Gregory Davis, Chip Forelli& Kit Sailer. Gallery Hours: Thurs. Sat. 11-6pm, Sun. 11-3pm. Catskill Art Society, 48Main Street, Livingston Manor, NY 12758.Info: 845-436-4227

September 7-29 (Friday - Saturday)Exhibit: “Robin Dintiman,” paintings andinstallation, sponsored by DVAA, AllianceGallery, Delaware Arts Center, 37 Main Street,Narrowsburg, NY. Gallery hours: Tues.- Sat.,10 a.m.-4 p.m.. A D M S : Free. Info: 252-7576or Opening reception: Friday, September 7, 7p.m.-9 p.m. www.ArtsAllianceSite.org

July 15 – 3 pmOpening Day Concert. Presbyterian Churchlawn, Main Street, Jeffersonville. Music forWinds by Mussorgsky, Rossini, Weill, Mozart.Suggested donation $10.July 19 – 7:30 pmMusicTalks! Beekman House Pavilion,Kauneonga Lake. Bach, Bartok, Berio,Lutoslawski, improv & more. Suggesteddonation $20. This program is generouslysponsored by The River Reporter.July 21 – 8 pmSaturday Nght in the Barn. Adams Farm,Jeffersonville. Pre-concert talk 7:30pm; recep-tion follows. Beach: Dreaming, Ravel: Sonateposthume; Improvisation; Ran: Perfect Storm;Foote: Night Piece; Poulenc: selected pianopieces; Schumann: Piano Quartet, Eb. PianistTannis Gibson joins Judith Pearce, MichaelLim, Melia Watras, Caroline Stinson &Andrew Waggoner. ADMS $30.

July 22 – 11:30 amMarket Music, Farmers’ Market, CallicoonCreek Park. Bach, Mozart, improv & morewith Andrew, Michael, Melia, & Caroline.Donations welcome. This program isgenerously sponsored by First NationalBank of Jeffersonville.

July 26 – 7:30 pmMusic Talks!, North Branch Inn, NorthBranch. Castello, improv, Mozart & Crumbwith violinist Nurit Pacht, Caroline Stinson &harpsichordist Kenneth Hamrick. ADMS: $20.

July 27 – 7:30 pmAt Work & Play Behind the Notes.AdamsFarm, Jeffersonville. A behind-the-scenes,interactive open rehearsal for the GrandFinale. Free.

July 28 – 8pmGala Grand Finale & Reception, AdamsBarn, Jeffersonville. Pre-concert talk 7:30pm;reception follows.Claude Debussy, 2- 3Preludes for piano; George Crumb, Solo CelloSonata; W.A. Mozart, Piano Quartet, EbMajor; Debussy, Violin Sonata; JS Bach/WAMozart, Prelude and Fugue; George Crumb,Vox Balanae (Voice of the Whale) performedby Judith Pearce, Nurit Pacht, violist TBA,Caroline Stinson and Tannis Gibson. ADMS: $30.

For info: WCMconcerts.org,[email protected], 845-932-8527All concerts free to students 18 & under.

Weekend of Chamber MusicSUMMER FESTIVAL 2012


September 8 (Saturday)Southside Johnny & The Poor Fools Event Gallery, 8:00 p.m. Bethel Woods, 200Hurd Road, Bethel, NY. ADMS: T B A. Info:(866) 781-2922. www.bethelwoodscenter.org

September 14-16 • Big Eddy Film FestivalFriday, Sept. 14: Red Carpet event, featurefilm; Saturday, 10 a.m. - midnight screeningsat Tusten Theatre and other venues; Sunday,niche and specialty events. Various LocationsNarrowsburg, NY. Info: 252-7576

September 15 (Saturday)The Fresh Beat Band. Pavilion Stage, 2:30p.m. Bethel Woods, 200 Hurd Road, Bethel,NY. ADMS: TBA. Info: (866) 781-2922.www.bethelwoodscenter.org

September 21-30 (Friday - Sunday) Theater: “Almost Maine,” produced andpresented by the Sullivan County DramaticWorkshop. Rivoli Theatre, 437 Route 42,South Fallsburg, NY. Info: 436-5336,434-7232 or scdw.net.

September 22 (Saturday)Parker Quartet, Generous support providedby Barbara Martinsons and Larry Boutis,Event Gallery, 7:30 p.m. Bethel Woods, 200Hurd Road, Bethel, NY. ADMS: T B A . Info:(866) 781-2922. www.bethelwoodscenter.org

October 5-27 (Friday - Saturday)Exhibit: “Elise Freda,” oil, wax acrylicpaintings by Elise Freda, sponsored byDVAA, Alliance Gallery, Delaware ArtsCenter, 37 Main Street, Narrowsburg, NY.Gallery hours: Tues.-Sat., 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.ADMS: Free. Info: 252-7576 orwww.ArtsAllianceSite.org

October 13-November 18Fifth Exhibition (5 weeks) Exhibition for 8 printmakers, guest curatedby Joan O’Connor. Gallery Hours: Thurs. -Sat. 11-6 p.m., Sun. 11-3pm. Catskill ArtSociety, 48 Main Street, Livingston Manor,NY 12758. Info: 845-436-4227

October 12-21 (Friday - Sunday) Theater: “39 Steps,” produced and presentedby the Sullivan County Dramatic Workshop,p.m., Rivoli Theatre, 437 Route 42, SouthFallsburg, NY. Info: 436-5336 or scdw.net.

October 27 (Sunday) Theater: “An Evening of Stand-UpComedy,” produced and presented by theSullivan County Dramatic Workshop, p.m.,Rivoli Theatre, 437 Route 42,South Fallsburg, NY. Info: 436-5336,434-7232 or scdw.net.

November 17-December 22 (Friday -Saturday) Exhibit: “Art in Sixes,” mixedmedia and small works, sponsored by DVAA,Alliance Gallery, Delaware Arts Center, 37Main Street, Narrowsburg, NY. Gallery hours:Tues.- Sat., 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.. A D M S : Free.Info: 252-7576. www.ArtsAllianceSite.org

November 24 - December 23Winter Members Show & Holiday FairGallery Hours: Thurs. - Sat. 11-6 p.m., Sun.11-3 p.m. CAS Arts Center, 48 Main Street,Livingston Manor, NY. Info: 436-4227.


MUSEUMSThe Museum at Bethel WoodsThe Story of the Sixties and Wo o d s t o c k .Celebrating the 40th Anniversary ofWoodstock, 1969-2009. Plan to spend atleast two hours to enjoy the captivatingmultimedia experience that combines film andinteractive displays, text panels and artifactsto explore the unique experience of theWoodstock festival and the 1960s, a time ofcultural transformation. Open daily throughSeptember 7: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Bethel WoodsCenter for the Arts, 200 Hurd Road, Bethel,NY 12720. Info: 1-866-781-2922. For othertimes please call. w w w. b e t h e l w o o d s c e n t e r. o rg .

Sullivan County Museum & SullivanCounty Historical SocietyThe Museum, Historical Society exhibits andarchives are located in the historic 1912Hurleyville School House. This is thepremier spot in the county to not only learnabout the fascinating history of the area butexplore your own personal history as well.The Society maintains both permanent andchanging exhibits of historical interest. Inaddition to newspapers and census records onmicrofilm, the archives contain marriage anddeath records, newspaper clippings, familyhistories, obituaries, maps and much more.Also housed in or associated with the Museumare the Frederick A. Cook Society exhibit andarchives and the Sullivan County DramaticWorkshop. The museum is open YR, Tues-Sat10am-4:30pm & Sun 1-4:30 p.m. T h eHistorical Society archives are open YR, Wed10 a.m.-4 p.m. or by appointment. 265 MainSt., Hurleyville, NY. Tel: 845-434-8044.

Catskill Art SocietyThe Catskill Arts Center cultivates publicinterest and participation in the arts throughexhibitions, classes and events. Open YR;Fri-Sat 11 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sun 11 a.m.-3 p.m.or by appointment. 48 Main St., LivingstonManor, NY. Tel: 845-436-4227.

Catskill Fly Fishing Center & MuseumMuseum, gift shop and education center on 53acres bordering the Willowemoc River.Committed to preserving the past, protectingthe present, and promoting the future of flyfishing. Birthplace of American fly fishing.Open YR daily A p r.-Oct. 10-4 p.m. andNov.-March Tuesday-Friday 10-1 p.m. andSaturdays 10-4 p.m.. 1031 Old Rt. 17,Livingston Manor, NY. Tel: 845-439-4810.

Delaware Arts CenterLocated in the historic Arlington Hotel,the center hosts year round exhibits ofcontemporary art, readings by local authors,recitals digital media, and special events.It is also the headquarters for Delaware ValleyArts Alliance, the arts council for SullivanCounty. Open Jan-Dec (closed Dec 24-Jan15); Tues-Fri 9 a.m.-5 p.m. & Sat 10 a.m.-4p.m. 37 Main St., Narrowsburg, NY.Tel: 845-252-7576.

Fort DelawareA living history museum depicting frontierlife of a stockade settlement. A tour of thesettlement includes cabin life, blacksmith,candle making, cooking, a cannon demo andother daily life activities of early settlers. Alsoavailable on site are a picnic pavilion,restrooms, and a gift shop. Open MemorialDay Weekend-Labor Day; Fri., Sat. & Mon.10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun. noon-5 p.m. 6615 StateRte. 97, Narrowsburg, NY. Tel: 845-252-6660or 845-794-3000 ext. 5002.

Liberty Museum & Arts CenterA renovated historic building housingcollections and exhibits of items of historicalinterest. Art classes, lectures,, cultural &children’s programs. 46 South Main Street,Liberty. Info: 292-2394

Ten Mile River Scout MuseumMuseum dedicated to preserving the historyand artifacts of the Ten Mile River ScoutCamps, the largest Boy Scout council camp inthe U.S. Extensive memorabilia displayincludes patches and neckerchiefs, variety ofscout uniforms, maps, literature, camp ands t a ff photos. Video collection includesnarrated color slide shows, campdocumentaries, home movies, interviews withformer campers and staffers. Mini-theaterseats 15-20. Local history exhibits and libraryon history of NYC scouting and scout camps.Open July-Aug., Tues.-Sun. call for hours. Byappointment rest of year. 1481 County Road26, Narrowsburg, NY. Tel: 845-252-3775.

Roscoe O&W Railway MuseumThe museum complex consists of the museumbuilding, a refurbished caboose with originaltrain order signal, and the Wa t c h m a n ' sShanties. View railroad, scale model railroad,and local history exhibits as well as rotatingexhibits and events. Open weekendsMemorial Day-Columbus Day weekends, 11a.m.-3 p.m. 7 Railroad Ave., Roscoe, NY.Tel: 607-498-434.

Frederick A. Cook Society exhibit andarchives at Sullivan County Museum &Historical Society. Photo courtesy ofSullivan County Historical Society.


WRITTEN BY ANNE HART

ASPARAGUS The Vegetable of Kings

he first local asparagus (Asparagus officinalis) is awelcome harbinger of spring, more appealing to many than

Ramps (Allium tricoccum) and other perennial vegetables, whoseillustrious company in our region includes Indian Hyacinth(Camassia quamash), Daylily (Hemerocallis), Sheep Sorrel(Rumex acetosella ) as well as the notorious Sunchoke(Helianthus tuberose) and ever-present Dandelion (Taraxacumofficinale). Asparagus wins our hearts and stomachs like none ofthese other perennials. Relatively easy to grow, the asparagus cangive a home gardener many years of pleasure and pounds of pro-duce.

Native to Western Asia, North Africa and Europe, asparagushas been cultivated since antiquity. According to foodhistory.com,Greeks and Romans ate it fresh in season and dried it for winteruse, prizing it for its delicate flavor and diuretic properties. In theAlps, Romans developed methods of freezing it. The EmperorAugustus coined the phrase ‘velocius quam asparagi conquantur’,meaning to do something faster than you can cook asparagus.Asparagus gained popularity in Europe, with King Louis XVI ofFrance leading the way. His gardeners grew it year round in hot-houses and the tips, or ‘points d’amour’ were reportedly served toMadame de Pompadour. By the 1850’s asparagus had made itsway to the new world.

Asparagus is delicious simply steamed, grilled, baked orsautéed. It’s good for us as well. Containing beta-carotene, luteinand zeaxanthin, it is an excellent source of anti-oxidants. It is asource of folate, potassium, vitamin C and fiber. The infamous“asparagus pee”, was first written about in the 1700’s and extolledby Marcel Proust in 1913 when he wrote that it "transforms mychamber-pot into a flask of perfume.” According to webmd.com,researchers believe that the sulfurous amino acids in asparagusbreak down during digestion, creating the distinctive smell.Interestingly, only about 25% of us have the gene which allows usto smell the compound.

Open-pollinated heirloom varieties like Mary and MarthaWashington are dioecious, producing male and female flowers onseparate plants. Female plants produce seed, which is a pretty redcolor and beautiful in arrangements. The seed is prolific, creatingthe potential for overcrowding in asparagus beds. The energy theplant spends on seed creation decreases the yields on these plants.Twenty or so years ago, Rutgers University got involved inasparagus breeding and Jersey has reigned supreme in theasparagus world ever since. Poor old Mary and Martha.

Jersey Centennial is an older hybrid with half male and halffemale plants, patented in 1979. It has a tolerance to both root andcrown rot (Fusarium oxysporium & F. moniliforme) as well asresistance to rust. Following in its footsteps bearing greater yieldsand higher resistance are the increasingly male varieties JerseyKnight, Jersey Giant, Jersey Prince and Jersey Supreme. SweetPurple and Purple Passion, other 50/50 hybrids with greater sugarcontent, are for those interested in a sweeter, more tender taste.They originated in Italy and are good for use in salads. Californiaand Canada also have breeding programs, but those plants are fordifferent climates than ours. Jersey rules the East Coast.

And now SuperMale enters the arena. (Jersey Knight says toJersey Centennial and Jersey Giant –“Uh, oh, here comes SuperMale. We’re done for just like Mary and Martha Washington.”)The listing in the Miller Nurseries catalog reads like a rave reviewof a Broadway Show – “The only variety certified 80-85% male.Reduces seeds and volunteers to a minimum. Yields two to fivetimes more spears than other varieties! … Test plantings …haveproven SuperMale so superior to other asparagus it almost defiescomparison. This asparagus resists rust, root/crown rot and fusar-ium. It lives almost forever. It is early, extremely vigorous andproduces tender green spears, inch and larger in diameter.Succulent spears of Rutgers-developed and patented SuperMalegrow in such abundance they out-produce other varieties as muchas 248% to 500%. That’s a five fold increase. Yields like thatreduce the space you need for all the gourmet-quality asparagusyou’ll ever want.” Wow. Poor old Mary and Martha.

Even if you aren’t bowled over by the attributes ofSuperMale, the merits of your own asparagus bed are well worththe time it takes to establish the plantings. Choose a good location,keeping in mind that this bed is “forever” in the scheme of things.Weeds can be a real problem, so prepare the bed carefully andeliminate all weeds and weed seeds before you plant. Asparaguslikes full sun, deep, rich well drained soil high in organic matterwith a moderate pH (6.5 – 7.5). If you are planting multiple rows,they should be about five feet apart to allow free movement of air.Remember that the plants grow tall, so don’t plant where they willshade other vegetables or flowers in the garden.

When the days begin to warm in early to late spring, create aseries of trenches, about 6 – 8 inches deep. Spread some finishedcompost in the bottom, and plant the crowns on a small mound ofcompost 12 – 20” apart, about six inches down. Deeper plantingwill reduce yields. Cover with a few inches of soil and create

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mounds to collect drainage. Water, watch for and remove anyweeds and cover with a few inches of soil and compost everyweek or so until level with the surrounding ground.

The patience you’ve learned as a gardener now comes intoplay. For the first year, watch carefully for weeds and allow theferns to grow and flourish. They feed the crowns and roots whichresult in good yields the second year out. Keep an eye out forasparagus beetles (crioceris asparagi), which will munch onshoots and ferns. Mulch with hay or leaf mulch in mid summer,and when the ferns die back in the fall, cut them back and destroythem. This will help to keep down the emergence of asparagusbeetles, which will overwinter in the debris. Add compost oraged manure in the fall, and then again the next spring.

The second year will bring strong, healthy plants, and if theplants were tall and lush the first year, you may harvest spears forabout two weeks. To help control asparagus beetle, you cancover with row cover until after harvest, but only if you are surethat they didn’t over winter in the soil. If you see them,hand-pick them or spray with pyrethrin as a very last resort.Harvest at 5 – 9 inches tall. When the tips begin to spread or“fern out,” the harvest is over. If the spears are spindly at all,don’t harvest, but wait another year, nourishing the plants andbeing vigilant about weeds, insects and disease. Apply compostor aged manure after harvesting stops. Healthy, weed free soil iskey to a healthy plant. Cut back dead ferns in the fall andfeed again.

Year three should bring a full harvest lasting up to eight

weeks. My last spring in college was spent harvesting asparagusat a farm in Hadley, MA. Crouching low and carefully snappingspears for many hours a day made me run for the couch in thelibrary and any good text book. Homework never looked better.Snapping the spears off is the recommended method, becauseyou are harvesting only the “useable” part of the asparagus,leaving less work at cooking time. Using a knife may be moreefficient, but you can spread disease and cut off emerging spearsas well. Asparagus is perishable, so harvest early in the day andrefrigerate in a damp paper towel or dishcloth. You can also storethem upright in a bowl with a little water at the bottom. Topreserve asparagus, dry or can them, or, easiest of all, blanchquickly and freeze.

Anne Hart is co-owner of Domesticities andThe Cutting Garden in Youngsville, NY.

In a heavy 4 qt. pot add olive oil and pancetta overmedium heat until pancetta becomes crisp. Transferpancetta (leaving oil in pan) to a plate with paper towelto drain. Place pot back over medium heat and add theleeks. Cook leeks until tender then add the chickenstock, potato and thyme. Bring to simmer and whenpotato becomes tender add the asparagus. Cook untilasparagus is tender but is still bright green. Removefrom heat and transfer to a bowl over ice. When soup iscool, remove the thyme and puree in blender untilsmooth. Season with salt and pepper and garnish withpancetta and creme fraiche.

Chilled Asparagus Soup with Pancetta

4 cups fresh chicken stock (sub. vegetable stock)2 tbsp. good quality olive oil2 medium sized leeks (white part only), split, wash,slice crossways1/4 cup Idaho potatoes, peeled & cut into 1/2 inch cubes1 lb. Asparagus. 1/2 inch slice, discard bottoms2 sprigs fresh thyme only.Salt & black pepperPancetta, sliced thin and julienned1/2 cup creme Fraiche (sub. sour cream or goat cheese)


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❖ Albany has the Empire State Plaza. Coney Island has Nathan’shot dogs. Jeffersonville has food from around the world. We justhaven’t put all these international restaurants together in ourminds. Now is the time to do it! To promote Jeffersonville’s MainStreet as the county’s center for international cuisine. To supportlocal businesses owned by our neighbors who live here and hirelocal people.

❖ Six food traditions are offered in the village, circling the globefrom the Far East to South America, with stops in between.Starting by the post office and continuing to Center Street,Jeffersonville has something for every hungry palette.

❖ Brandenburg Pastry Bakery owned by Errol and Sarah Flynnopened in 2011. The shop has a distinctive European feel to it.Puff pastry is made from scratch and traditional German andEuropean recipes are carefully followed. Specialties includechocolate raspberry mousse cake, apple strudel, crumb cake,pretzels and several gluten free sweets like chocolate brownies.The owners take special orders and also sell year around at theCallicoon Farmers’ Market.

❖ Bo Loon City has been open for business since 1988. HenryYewung has managed the restaurant since its opening. He is a manof many talents – business savvy and a great cook. The menuincludes four styles of Chinese food: Szechuan, Hunan, Mandarinand Cantonese. It is both eat in and take out. Probably everyhousehold in the village has eaten their food: General Tso’schicken, beef with broccoli, shrimp with garlic sauce, hot andsour soup. No doubt it is the combination of tasty food and quickservice available every day of the week that draws loyalcustomers.

❖ Ted’s Restaurant is the oldest in the village. It was establishedin the mid 1940s. Since 1985, it has been owned by Gus (Ekren)and Sabahat Kabakci. They met the previous Greek owner bychance at the racetrack, bought the restaurant and decided to keepthe name. Gus and Sabahat just changed the interior décor. Warminviting walls, artwork, new tables and chairs have been added.The menu offers all the standards: pancakes, bacon and eggs,

hamburgers and fries, baked chicken and prime rib. Special treatsare the Greek and Turkish items: the shepherd’s salad, kabobs,grilled carrots with yogurt, and starters like tamara salata andhumus.

❖ Along with Ted’s the Italian restaurant next door is anothervillage landmark. Michael and Angelo D’Abbraccio ownMichaelangelo’s. A bright mural of a scene in Venice greets youas you enter. Specials are listed, changing every day: vealparmigiana, cheese calzone, tortellini. There are more the 20pizzas listed on the menu, from anchovies to zucchini, all made toorder. Lots of hot and cold sandwiches, appetizers and seafood,too. A spacious dining room is just right for a meeting or familygathering.

❖ At Samba Cafe and Inn across the street, owners Tim andAndrea Cochran blend Brazilian homestyle dishes and Frenchcooking talents: black bean soup, puffed pastry empanadas, meat-balls over polenta, frittatas and even chicken potpies. There is aspecial weekend brunch menu to be enjoyed outdoors or insidewhere the decor is reminisant of the 1950s. Tim and Andrea hostprivate parties and meetings serving a Brazilian buffet of bothmeat and vegetarian dishes. Traditional Brazilian cheese bread isnow being made on site for sale at local markets and in NewYork City.

❖ The Brooklyn Delicatessen next door has a new owner, MarkSatanousky. True to its name, the Deli serves early morningbreakfasts made to order. Lunch is time for burgers, and a greatvariety of sandwiches, wraps and salads. For those wantingsomething more unusual, Mark makes stuffed cabbage, choppedchicken liver and beet salad. His ricotta pancakes are unique to thevillage. All these specialties follow traditional Russian recipes.

❖ That’s six restaurants – 7 different food traditions. Onlymissing is Sweet Basil’s, where delicious Thai food was servedfor several months to welcome guests in the dining room ofMullally’s Pub. Sweet and tangy curries were their specialty. Wehope they will soon have a new home in our international village.

International Flavors of JeffersonvilleBy Sonja Hedlund

Photo by Robin Cheung

❖ So…how to put all this together? The Slow Food movement inItaly has championed events to entice people to expand their tastebuds to new directions. In Jeffersonville, the Thursday lateafternoon Farmers’ Market could be mated to internationalcuisine. Perhaps focus on a couple of the international restaurantseach week or several once a month– each serving a low cost plateof ‘street food’ eaten outside. Include live music (balalaika),perhaps a bit of street dancing (bossa nova for beginners).Wouldn’t that be a great way to spend an evening in Jeffersonvillein the summer?

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Sullivan County was named afterGeneral John Sullivan, a Revolutionary War Hero.


t seems that I have always enjoyed collecting objects. Years ago, I collected antiquebottles. My collection included early versions of Mason jars and bottles that once contained Lydia Pinkham’s patent medicine preparation, old pine tar liniment, and

salve that promised to treat horse ailments. Some most treasured bottles were discoveredwhile digging in old dumps, an activity that is truly fun to do. As time passed, mycollecting focus changed. I began collecting rabbit figurines. I developed a particularfondness for acquiring images of Peter Rabbit, a character from the books written by BeatrixPotter. My collection of rabbits now numbers in the dozens.

These days, I am busy collecting new objects, Catskills souvenirs. I collect thesemementos because they remind me of home, the communities of Kenoza Lake andJeffersonville. The first item that I collected was a reproduction print that humorouslyadvertises the Catskill Mountains. The print depicts a special group of tourists—cats ridingin touring cars. An image of a mountain appears in the background and the cats in the carshold balloons in their paws. These balloons have letters emblazoned on them so together,they form the words “Catskill Mountains.” After discovering this print for sale on thewebsite Art.com, I wondered what other souvenirs I might find. Little did I know whattreasures I would uncover as I began my search.

One of the easiest antique souvenir items to collect is a postcard. Many were producedyears ago and judging by the various online websites that focus on selling these popularsouvenirs, they are still available for second-hand purchase. It is easy to find cards from aparticular locale like Kenoza Lake, Jeffersonville, even the tiny hamlet of Fosterdale. Pricesvary from a couple of dollars to $20 or more. Cards often feature photos of prominentlandmarks like a town’s churches, its hotels, or even the Stone Arch Bridge in Kenoza Lake.I have also seen for sale postcards that depict popular activities associated with a town, likeparties held in Jeffersonville’s Union Park, (a former public gathering space), or CoachingDay--a popular parade event held during the summer in Jeffersonville.

Two of my most prized post cards feature cats. They promote the Catskill Mountainsmuch as the print does that features the cats riding in the touring cars. Each of these postcards features a cat wearing clothing. The male cat “Mr. Catskill” is wearing what appearsto be a Tyrolean hat, commonly worn by men in the Alps. Perhaps he is dressed in this styleto suggest a connection to a mountainous area. The “Mrs. Catskill” postcard features a catwearing a fancy hat and necklace. I’ve had these postcards professionally framed and theyare displayed together in my home. They provide me with a kitschy reminder ofthe Catskills.

Last year I purchased a postcard of the Cold Spring Farm House located in Youngsville.The message on the card reads “Some big trout here. Fred.” According to the post officemark visible on the back of the postcard, it was mailed on August 16, 1905, fromYoungsville. As many of us know, Western Sullivan County is a draw for anglers because ofthe plentiful fish in our fine streams and lakes. The image on the card somuch resembled the house of my friends, Jill and Pat Welsh, whoown Oak Ridge Farm in Youngsville, that I bought it and sent it tothem as a surprise gift. But I was mistaken. According to Jill, thel a rge and similar looking farm house on the We l s h ’shomestead is not the same house. Perhaps a reader will be able toidentify the correct location of the Cold Spring Farm House inYoungsville from this post card image.

In addition to antique postcards depicting the local area, one canpurchase postcards that are produced today to commemorate the region. Jeffersonville’sEcho Letterpress prints several post cards. These cards contain the names of some of thecommunities in the Western Sullivan County region and the Catskills.

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WRITTEN BY GINNY BROWN DAVISPHOTOS BY SARAH S. DAVIS



Through my collecting efforts, I’ve discovered other artforms that were produced as souvenirs. The first, a ceramicdemitasse-sized cup and saucer set features the words “Souvenirof Kenoza Lake” on its side. The cup and saucer were made inGermany, according to the marking that appears on the bottom ofthe cup. The second item, a ceramic “pin tray,” features a scene ofthe community of Kenoza Lake from the early 1900s. The FernHotel, Fulton Hill Road, andother landmarks still in existenceare visible in the image on thetray’s top surface. It also wasmade in Germany and containsthe name “Charles F. Starck,Callicoon, New York. Mr. Starckoperated a store in Callicoon inthe late 1800s and early 1900s.These two items are rather fanci-ful, and perhaps they were designed with a woman in mind whomight be inclined to purchase them as a remembrance of her visitto Kenoza Lake.

A few months ago, I spotted a similar small ceramicwheelbarrow up for auction on Ebay. It too was made in Germanyand was “imported expressly by W. Becker, Ph.G., Jeffersonville,New York.” On the wheelbarrow’s side is a sketch of the MillPond in Jeffersonville. Swiss Hill is visible on the right side of theimage. This item resembles the style of the Kenoza Lake pin tray,because it contains a rather detailed illustration placed on a whiteceramic piece. I chose to bid on this item because the pond islocated across the road from the childhood home of mygrandmother, Margaret Wilfert Brown. The Wilfert Farm iscurrently owned by long-time Jeffersonville resident, EugeneDoetsch. The pond would have been a familiar sight for mygrandmother and her family because of their property’s proximityto the Mill Pond. My winning bid of approximately $10 resultedin the acquisition of this special knick knack.

One of Kenoza Lake’s former landmarks was its “Bear Tree,”and I am happy to report that my collection includes two postcards of this natural wonder. This tree grew in the woods that linethe south side of Jaketown Road, located a mile east of KenozaLake and just beyond the location of Hust Pond. The tree was longgone by the 1960s and 70s, my childhood days in Kenoza Lake,but its name lived on because the local hunting club that my fatherand grandfather belonged to was named the Bear Tree Hunting

Club. As a child, I wondered whatthis tree must have looked like so Iwas thrilled when I saw a post cardcontaining an image of it for sale ona collectibles website. Finally, I wasable to view an image of this specialtree and I didn’t hesitate to purchasea post card of it. Later, I discoveredanother Bear Tree item for sale onEbay and I bought it. It’s also apostcard but this image shows a mangazing at the bear tree with a camerain his hand. I acquired this souvenirbecause it demonstrates to me that thistree drew curiosity seekers to theneighborhood to view an oddity innature.

As much fun as it is collecting souvenirs, it’s also enjoyableto share them with others who enjoy visiting Western SullivanCounty. Remember my earlier mention of purchasing two postcards of Kenoza Lake’s Bear Tree? Well one of these post cardsis no longer in my collection because I used it, along withanother post card that depicts cows standing at the shoreline ofKenoza Lake to create a collage of Kenoza Lake images. I creat-

ed this message to accompany the special arrangement of theseantique postcards:

“Come Visit Kenoza Lake!--The Best in Hunting, Fishing,Family, & Friends.”

These local attributes continue to draw visitors like my sonGordon to this area. I created a souvenir for him because he huntson the land that was once part of the Bear Tree Hunting Club,goes fishing in the area lakes and ponds each summer, and enjoysvisiting his family and friends who live in the community ofKenoza Lake.

The Jeffersonville branch of the Western Sullivan library willfeature a display of the souvenirs mentioned in this article in Julyand August. The library is located at 19 Center Street in theVillage of Jeffersonville. For information about the library’shours of operation, visit www.wsplonline.org/index.php

If you would like to begin collecting antique and present-dayCatskills souvenirs, consider shopping at these area stores:Bridgewater Mercantile, JeffersonvilleCountry Bum’kin Antiques, Mongaup ValleyDomesticities &The Cutting Garden, YoungsvilleEcho Letter Press, JeffersonvilleThe North Branch Inn’s Antique Gallery, North BranchThe Towne Gift Shop, JeffersonvilleFor more information about Catskill postcards see these reference works:

The Catskills in Vintage Postcards by Irwin Richman.Arcadia Publishing. 1999.Sullivan County Borscht Belt by Irwin Richman.Arcadia Publishing. 2001.

Feature writer Ginny Brown Davis (left)of Swarthmore, Pennsylvania considersthe communities of Kenoza Lake andJeffersonville her home town. She returns"home" several times each year to visither parents, Robert and MargueriteBrown, and other family members wholive in this area. Ginny's daughter, Sarah

Davis (right), served as the digital photographer for this article. Unlikeher mother, Sarah does not collect Catskill souvenirs, but she collectsbooks, instead.


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Domesticities & The Cutting GardenAntiques, home, garden and gift.Flowers - Cut your own flowers.4055 State Route 52Youngsville, NY 12791Phone: (845) 482-3333www.thecuttinggarden.orgLike us on [email protected] ad page 31

Earthgirl Pottery& Vintage ClosetFun & functional handmade potteryVintage clothing & jewelry92 Bayer RoadCallicoon Center, NY 12724Phone: (845) 482-4976www.earthgirlpottery.comwww.facebook.com/[email protected] ad page 23

Echo LetterpressGreeting cards, stationery, invitations,announcements, graphic design.4849 Main Street (State Route 52)Jeffersonville, NY 12748Phone: (845) 482-4900www.echoletterpress.comwww.facebook.com/[email protected]

The Enchanted FloristBeautiful flowers for all occasionsand mylar balloons4889 Main Street (State Route 52)Jeffersonville, NY 12748Phone: (845) 482-4700www.thenchantedflorist.comLike us on [email protected] ad page 38

Global HomeFurniture, vintage & antique finds, home decor,flooring, wallpaper, fabric, art, gifts, fragrance,jewelry, toys, books, interior consultation anddecoration services.4929 Main Street (State Route 52)Jeffersonville, NY 12748Phone: (845) 482-3652www.globalhomeny.comLike us on [email protected] ad page 13

Katelyn's KreationsGifts and Earth Friendly Products~ organicclothing, local honey, chocolate, soaps,palm wax candles, pet shampoo’s, pet toys,jewelry, greeting cards and paper, recycledhand sewn purses and wallets.15 Sullivan Street - Suite 8Liberty, NY 12754Phone: (845) [email protected] ad page 58

Our Country PlaceVintage and antique items, giftware andAmericana, linens, kitchen tools, candles, homefragrances. Most inventory is American made.Coffee counter with fresh baked goods andsnacks daily. 4008 State Route 52Youngsville, NY 12791Phone/Fax: (845) [email protected]

Peck's Market, Inc.Supermarket and deli4897 Main Street (State Route 52)Jeffersonville, NY 12748Phone: (845) 482-3800www.pecksmarket.com [email protected] ad page 38

The Red Door Consignment ShoppeLadies consignment clothes & accessories,casual wear to gowns, junior to plus sizes. 4910 Main Street (State Route 52)Jeffersonville, NY 12748Phone: (845) 866-1807Like us on [email protected] ad page 12

The Shoe BoxShoes for the entire family. Veggies,Joseph Allen, Rocky, Spring Step, Keen,Laura Ashley, Sloggers, Hush Puppies,Georgia Boot and more!15 Sullivan Street - Store 4Liberty, NY 12754Phone: (845) 747-9229Like us on Facebook!See ad page 58

The Towne Gift ShoppeUnique & affordable gifts, home decor, locallyhandcrafted pieces, books, toys, souvenirs,pet items and more!4887 Main Street (State Route 52)Jeffersonville, NY 12748Phone: (845) 482-4182www.thetowngiftshoppe.comwww.facebook.com/[email protected] ad page 26

The Trash Queen StoreFrom the practical to sublimely unique,extraordinary vintage, antique, eclecticfurniture, lighting, decorative collectables,glassware, jewelry and more!Hills Country InnCorner of Bethlehem & Gulf RoadsCallicoon Center, NY 12724Phone: (845) 866-3867www.facebook.com/[email protected] ad page 34


Brandenburg Pastry BarnFine desserts, custom-order cakes, freshbaked breads, morning pastries andauthentic German heirloom recipes.4923 Main Street (State Route 52)Jeffersonville, NY 12748Phone: (845) 482-2537www.pastry-barn.comwww.facebook.com/[email protected] ad page 17

BoLoon CityChinese Food: Szechuan, Hunan,Mandarin and Cantonese4908 Main Street (State Route 52)Jeffersonville, NY 12748Phone: (845) 482-3312/3359See ad page 26

Brooklyn DeliHomemade soups & salads, paninis, subs,wraps, hot sandwiches and desserts.4889 Main Street (State Route 52)Jeffersonville, NY 12748Phone/Fax: (845) 482-4500www.jeffbrooklyndeli.comLike us on [email protected]: (845) 482-4500See ad page 35

Just Desserts!Ice Cream StandMullally’s Restaurant & Pub4919 Main Street (State Route 52)Jeffersonville, NY 12748Phone: (845) 482-5992 www.mullallyspub.comwww.facebook.com/mullallypubSee ad page 52

Lanza's Country InnRestaurant & PubOffering clean, comfortable surroundings,friendly service and real good food.839 Shandelee RoadLivingston Manor, NY 12758Phone: (845) [email protected] ad page 23

Michelangelo’s ItalianRestaurant & PizzeriaItalian dishes, pizza, calzones and everydayspecials. Banquet room with seating forpp to 90 people.4900 Main Street (State Route 52)Jeffersonville, NY 12748Phone: (845) 482-3900See ad page 9

Mullally's Pub and Liquor Store 4919 Main Street (State Route 52)Jeffersonville, NY 12748Phone: (845) 482-5992 www.mullallyspub.comwww.facebook.com/mullallypubSee ad page 52

The Old North Branch InnA charming place to meet, an impeccable placeto sleep and at times a delicious place to eat.869 North Branch-Hortonville RoadNorth Branch, NY 12766Phone: (845) 482-5925Like us on Facebook!www.theoldnorthbranchinn.comSee ad page 13

Samba CafeCuisine is ingredient-driven, farm fresh andinfused with latin flavors, celebrating simple,rustic, comfort foods. Open forbrunch, lunch & dinner.4893 Main Street (State Route 52)Jeffersonville, NY 12748Phone: (845) 482-5900www.sambacafeandinn.comLike us on [email protected] ad page 37

Ted's RestaurantAmerican, Mediterranean and Turkish4896 Main Street (State Route 52)Jeffersonville, NY 12748Phone: (845) 482-4242www.tedsrestaurant.net

Villa Roma Country Club, Inc.Spectacular views of the golf course and thehills beyond through its surrounding walls ofglass walls. Italian-American Cuisine.Wedding venue.639 Cty Rd. 164Callicoon, NY 12723Phone: (845) 887-5080or 1-800-533-6767www.villaroma.comwww.facebook.com/villaromacatskillsSee ad backcover

Welsh Cabin Restaurant and BarSteaks, wings and pub food all fresh withspecial specials all the time.495 Hessinger-Lare RoadYoungsville, NY 12791Phone: (845) 482-3802Like us on [email protected] ad page 56

Yiasou CafeMediterranean and Greek1980 State Route 52Liberty, NY 12754Phone: (845) 292-3152www.yiasoucafe.comwww.facebook.com/[email protected] ad page 59


Fosterdale Motor LodgeFeaturing large clean rooms withyour choice of three different units.Less than 5 minutes to Bethel Woods.A Certified Green Facility &Wildlife Habitat.1166 C.R. 114Fosterdale, NY 12726Phone: (845) 932-8538www.fmlodge.comwww.facebook.com/[email protected] See ad page 34

Gosling Pond Bed & BreakfastFour spacious guest accommodations. Fullyequipped kitchens, Wi-Fi, Flat Screen TV’s,Basic Cable, DVD Player’s. Wedding venue forboth intimate and grand weddings. 142-144 Swiss Hill Road North 2Kenoza Lake, NY 12750Phone: (845) 482-3865or 917-834-3922www.goslingpond.comwww.facebook.com/[email protected]

Jeffersonian Bed & BreakfastHistoric house built by the town doctorin 1922 with 5 guestrooms. Easy walkingdistance to shops and restaurants.4858 Main Street (State Route 52)Jeffersonville, NY 12748Phone: (845) 482-5947www.jeffersonianbandb.com

The Kohler House Bed & BreakfastVictorian with authentic period architecture.Located right in the heart of Jeffersonville.Walk to village shops and restaurants. 18 Terrace AvenueJeffersonville, NY 12748Phone: (845) 482-9091Cell: (845) [email protected] ad page 10

Lanza's Country InnRestaurant & PubOffering comfortable rooms with antiquefurnishings. Full served breakfasts in ourgreenhouse dining area and convenienceto all our area has to offer.839 Shandelee RoadLivingston Manor, NY 12758Phone: (845) [email protected] ad page 23

The Old North Branch InnBeautifully restored Inn with guestroomsdesigned to anticipate your every need,each with a spacious private bath.869 North Branch-Hortonville RoadNorth Branch, NY 12766Phone: (845) 482-5925www.theoldnorthbranchinn.comLike us on Facebook!See ad page 13

Samba InnLocated in the center of Village. Walk toshops and restaurants. Guest rooms arenicely furnished with kitchenette's, A/C,TV and WiFi (in Cafe)4893 Main Street (State Route 52)Jeffersonville, NY 12748Phone: (845) 482-5900www.sambacafeandinn.comLike us on [email protected] ad page 37

Stone Wall Acres Bed & BreakfastEnjoy your stay in our large and privatecarriage house accommodations furnishedwith 19th century antiques.142 Eagin RoadYoungsville, NY 12791Phone: (845) 482-4390Cell: (845) [email protected] ad page 26

Sunrise House Bed & BreakfastRestored 1875 farmhouse with fabulous views. Four guestrooms with private bathson premises. Enjoy our heated in-groundpool and gameroom.193 Jeff-North Branch RoadJeffersonville, NY 12748Phone: (845) 482-3778www.sunrisehousebandb.comreservations@sunrisehousebandb.comSee ad page 17

Villa Roma ResortResort and conference center.Pools to spa services, tennis to golf,dance halls to bowling, we have it all.639 Cty Rd. 164Callicoon, NY 12723Phone: (845) 887-5080or 1-800-533-6767www.villaroma.comwww.facebook.com/villaromacatskillsSee ad page back coverPhoto by Millie Abello


Apple Pond Farm & RenewableEnergy Educational CenterFarm Tours, Renewable Energy80 Hahn RoadCallicoon Center NY 12724Phone/Fax: (845) 482-4764www.applepondfarm.comwww.facebook.com/ApplePondFarmSee ad page 55

Brey's Egg FarmPoultry Farm, Farm Fresh Eggs,Compost and Top Soil607 Swiss Hill RoadJeffersonville, NY 12748Phone: (845) 482-5464See ad page 56

Bridle Hill FarmRiding Academy, Boarding, Stables,Lessons, Trail Riding190 Hemmer RoadJeffersonville, NY 12748Phone: (845) 482-3993www.bridlehillfarm.comwww.facebook.com/[email protected] ad page 7

Earthgirl FlowersFlower Arrangements from Earthgirl'sGardens for Weddings, Events & Parties92 Bayer RoadCallicoon Center , NY 12724Phone: (845) 482-4976www.earthgirlflowers.comwww.facebook.com/[email protected] ad page 23

Everlasting Spring Garden Center LLCAnnuals, Perennials, Trees, Shrubs, GardenAmenities, Christmas Trees3195 State Route 52White Sulphur Springs, NY 12787Phone: (845) 295-0856www.esgardencenter.comLike us on Facebook!See ad page 32-33

High Road FarmState of the Art Equine Facility,Boarding, Lessons for Trails8 Eagin RoadYoungsville, NY 12791Phone: (845) 482-4706www.highroadhorsefarm.comLike us on [email protected] ad page 34

Hilly Acres FarmHomegrown Naturally RaisedPork, Poultry & Beef97 Sander RoadJeffersonville, NY 12748Phone: (845) [email protected] ad page 31

Imagine Alpacas!Alpaca Farm & Farmstore132 E. Hill RoadJeffersonville, NY 12748Phone: (845) [email protected] us on Facebook!www.imaginealpacas.comSee ad page 37

Korwan's Garden CenterTrees & Shrubs, Restorations, Crafts,Wood Carver, Carved Signs148 Eggler RoadJeffersonville, NY 12748Phone: (845) [email protected] ad page 35

Oak Ridge Farm, Inc.Boarding, Lessons, Therapeutic Riding,Trail Riding for Boarders222 Hessinger-Lare RoadYoungsville, NY 12791Phone: (845) [email protected] ad page 52

Nature’s Reserve AlpacasBreeding & Sales, Heirloom Quality Fiber,Farmstore carrying yarn, fabric, felting,roving, rugs, scarves, Socks, Hats, Sweaters.Open by appointment only.408 River RoadCallicoon, NY 12723Phone: (845) 887-2012www.naturesreservealpacas.comwww.facebook.com/[email protected] ad page 12

Rosehaven AlpacasBreeding and Sales, Alpaca Fabric,Country Store with Alpaca Products540 County Route 164Callicoon, NY 12723Phone: (845) 887-6801Cell: [email protected] ad page 17

Tonjes Dairy and Cheese FarmDairy Farm & Cheeses– Mozzarella,Cultured Buttermilk, Ricotta, FromageBlanc and Yogurt188 Tonjes RoadCallicoon, NY 12723Phone: (845) 482-5971See ad page 53

Vita's Farm & Garden MarketLocal Produce, Potted Plants, Crafts and Gifts4789 State Route 52Jeffersonville, NY 12748Phone: (845) 482-5776Like us on [email protected]

Will-O-Wool Sheep FarmRegistered Sheep Sales & Quality Meat, HandSpun Yarn, Roving, Batting & Fleece, WoolDryer Balls, Lanolin Products153 Gabel RoadCallicoon, NY 12723Phone: (845) 887-6383www.willowoolsheepfarm.comwww.facebook.com/WillowoolFarm


ContractorsTLC Construction General Contractor77 Old Danzer RoadYoungsville, NY 12791Phone: (845) 482-4476See ad page 52

R.J. Electric & PlumbingGeneral Contracting, Electric,Plumbing, Carpentry, Roofing, Tiles,Septic Repair & Installation, Heating,Winterization, GeneratorsP.O.Box 333Youngsville, NY 12791Phone: (845) 482-5496Cell: (845) [email protected] ad page 35

Superior Plumbing & HeatingPlumbing, Heating System Installation,Burner Service and Repair,Wet Core Drilling15 Gempler LaneJeffersonville, NY 12748Ph./Fax: (845) [email protected] ad page 54

GlassKeller Glass Specialty, Inc. Glass Specialist for Home, Auto, TableTops, Mirrors, Plexiglass, Thermopane/Tempered, Sandblast Art and Design.5036 State Route 52Jeffersonville, NY 12748Phone: (845) 482-5792See ad page 55

Hardware/Lumber/Home ImprovementJeffersonville Hardware, Inc.Plumbing & Electrical Supply, Paints, Tools,Pool Supplies, Small Appliances &Housewares, Glass/Screen Repair, FishingTackle, Knife Sharpening, Lawn & GardenItems, Canning Supplies, Equipment Rentals4890 Main Street (State Route 52)Jeffersonville, NY 12748Phone: (845) 482-5162www.Jeffersonvillehardware.comwww.facebook.com/JeffersonvilleHardwareIncSee ad page 39

Kohler LumberLumber & Building Material, Pressure Treated& Cedar Products, Paints, Mason, Plumbing,Electrical, Varnishes, Owens Corning & BPRoofing, Carpet, Cabinetry, Owens CorningBlown-in Insulation, Floorcovering.5023 & 5117 State Route 52Jeffersonville, NY 12748Phone: (845) 482-5290See ad page 55

Hardware ManufacturingH. Pfanstiel Hardware Co., Inc. Manufacturing of Decorative Brass Hardwarefor Door, Furniture, Bath and Cabinetry.5007 State Route 52Jeffersonville, NY 12748Phone: (845) 482-4445Like us on Facebook!

Lawn & GardenEquipment RentalMowers and More, Inc.Lawn and Garden Equipment,Sales and Service3960 State Route 52Youngsville, NY 12791Phone: (845) [email protected]

Mullally’s Sales & RentalsJohn Deere, Stihl, Rental Equipment4510 State Route 52P.O. Box 633, Jeffersonville, NY 12748Phone: (845) 482-5222

LandscapingLandscape by DesignSnow Removal, Landscaping,Firewood, TruckingBrian FreidenstineHessinger-Lare RoadYoungsville, NY 12791Phone: (845) 482-4521See ad page 24

LocksmithThe Spare KeyAll Types of Keying. 24 Hour Service.3019 State Route 17BFosterdale, NY 12726Phone: (845) [email protected] ad page 56

Maintenance ServicesTrash Queen Enterprises, Inc.Trash/Junk Removal, Recycling,Clean-outs, Property ManagementP.O. Box 4North Branch, NY 12766Phone: (845) 866-DUMP (3867)[email protected] ad page 34

Swimming Pools & SpasClear-Rite Pools & Spas, Inc.Installation & Service, Residential andCommercial Pools, Custom Designed & LapPools, Weekly Maintenance214 Hemmer RoadYoungsville, NY 12791Phone: (845) 482-4646Fax: (845) [email protected] ad page 24


AccountantKnack, Pavloff & Company, LLP14 Sturgis RoadMonticello, NY 12701Phone: (845) 794-2200Fax: (845) [email protected] ad page 52

AdvertisingCindy MonahanGraphic Design StudioGraphic Design, Websites, Logos,Advertising, Brochures, Postcards, etc.P.O. Box 151, Hortonville, NY 12745Phone: (845) [email protected] ad page 53

Echo LetterpressInvitations for All Occasions,Graphic Design, Stationery4849 State Route 52Jeffersonville, NY 12748Phone: (845) 482-4900 www.echoletterpress.comLike us on [email protected]

AlterationsPeg Geisel's Sewingand Design StudioAlterations, Made to OrderFashions, Home Decor541 Jeff-North Branch RoadNorth Branch, NY 12776Phone: (845) [email protected] ad page 58

AttorneysKenneth C. Klein4880 Main Street (State Route 52)P.O. Box 600Jeffersonville, NY 12748Phone: (845) 482-5000Phone: (845) 482-5002See ad page 55

Law Offices of William H. ChellisP.O. Box 624Jeffersonville, NY 12748Phone: (845) 482-3405Fax: (845) [email protected] ad page 12

Martin S. Miller, Esq.10 St. John Street - Suite 101Monticello, NY 12701Phone: (845) 794-4440Fax: (845) [email protected] ad page 35

Artists, Music &Performing ArtsAnne T. Maus Stained Glass StudioCustom Stained Glass172 Villa Roma RoadCallicoon, NY 12723Phone: (845) [email protected]

Earthgirl PotteryHandmade Gifts to Give or Keep92 Bayer RoadCallicoon Center, NY 12724Phone: (845) 482-4976OPEN STUDIOwww.earthgirlpottery.comwww.facebook.com/[email protected] ad page 23

The Janice CenterArt Classes, Instrumental Music,Instruction, Music Together, Dance5296 State Route 52Jeffersonville, NY 12748Phone: (845) 482-3324www.janicecenter.comLike us on [email protected] ad page 24

Weekend of Chamber Music, Inc.Chamber MusicP.O. Box 304Lake Huntington, NY 12752Phone: (845) 932-8527Phone: (718) 638-8962www.WCMConcerts.orgwww.facebook.com/[email protected] ad page 11

The Eddie Adams WorkshopPhoto Journalist WorkshopJeff- North Branch RoadP.O. Box 488Jeffersonville, NY 12748Phone: (845) 482-4112www.eddieadamsworkshop.comLike us on Facebook!See ad page 4

AutomotivesShakelton Auto & Truck Parts4547 State Route 52Jeffersonville, NY 12748Phone: (845) 482-5211See ad page 59

Dick's Auto Sales, Inc.23-1/2 Hour Towing, Used Car &Truck Sales, Full Repair & Service, NYSInspection Station, Scorpion Sprayed onTruck Bed Liners5065 State Route 52Jeffersonville, NY 12748Phone: (845) 482-4460See ad page 6

Fosterdale Auto Sales/Rent-a-Car1166 C.R. 114,Fosterdale, NY 12726Phone: (845) 932-8538www.fmlodge.comwww.17bcars.comwww.facebook.com/[email protected] ad page 34

Justus Tire & Alignment4926 Main Street (State Route 52)Jeffersonville, NY 12748Phone: (845) 482-4815www.justusauto.com See ad page 39

Nyssa Calkin of Diamond Cut Images


BanksCatskill Hudson Bank4054 State Route 52Youngsville, NY 12791Phone: (866) 514-3657www.catskillhudsonbank.comjbernas@catskillhudsonbank.comSee ad page 24

The First National Bankof Jeffersonville4866 State Route 52Jeffersonville, NY 12748Phone: (845) [email protected] ad page 5

Day Care/PreschoolLittle Stars Family Day Care& Preschool12 Pammer RoadYoungsville, NY 12791Phone: (845) [email protected] ad page 54

Financial Advisor/InvestmentThe TelescopicInvestorP.O. Box 176White Sulphur Springs, NY 12787Phone: (646) [email protected]

FlagsThe Spare KeyAll Types of Flags3019 State Route 17BFosterdale, NY 12726Phone: (845) [email protected] ad page 56

Funeral ServicesStewart-Murphy Funeral Home, Inc.5068 State Route 52Jeffersonville, NY 12748Phone: (845) 482-4280or (845) 887-4900

Western Sullivan WellnessMassage Therapy, Acupuntureand Reflexology. Nutrition, Medicinal Herbs,Massage and Birthing Workshops4917 Main Street (State Route 52)Jeffersonville, NY 12748Phone: (845) 482-5031 See ad page 56

Insurance CompaniesCallicoon Co-operativeInsurance Company15 Chapel StreetJeffersonville, NY 12748Phone: (845) [email protected] ad page 4

Crossroads Agency, Inc.5013 State Route 52Jeffersonville, NY 12748Phone: (845) 482-3100www.crossroadsagencyinc.compro.insure@crossroadsagencyinc.comSee ad page 39

Mike Preis, Inc.4898 Main Street (State Route 52)Jeffersonville, NY 12748Phone: (845) [email protected] ad page 10

Media -Radio & NewspapersWJFF Radio Catskill Educational Programming, News, Music,Public Affairs. Open House 2-4 p.m,1st Saturday of Each Month. Nation's OnlyHydropowered Radio Station.4765 State Route 52Jeffersonville, NY 12748 Phone: (845) 482-4141www.wjffradio.orgwww.facebook.com/[email protected] ad page 59

The River Reporter 93 Erie AvenueNarrowsburg, NY 12764Phone: (845) 252-3298www.riverreporter.comLike us on [email protected] ad page 52

Hair Salons"L" Magnifique SalonFull Service Salon– Color, Hi-lites,Perms, Pedicures, Manicures,Facial Waxing, Spray Tanning,Thermafuse and Sexy Products4895 Main Street (State Route 52)Jeffersonville, NY 12748Phone: (845) 482-3888Like us on Facebook!See ad page 38

Mane Street StylesHair Salon– Schwarzkopf Color, Color 10,Joico & Tressa Perms, Trendy Feather &Tinsel Crimped Hair Extensions, Sulfate-freeProducts, Rusk, Distributor of MelaleucaProducts, Off-site Reiki431 Bayer RoadNorth Branch, NY 12766Phone: (845) [email protected] ad page 54

Health and FitnessCatskill Mountain MassageMassage Therapy, Lymphedema Therapist,Shamanic Healer and TeacherCynthia Crisp, LMT, LLCC4700 State Route 52Jeffersonville, NY 12748Phone: (845) 482-5521Cell: 917-797-9834www.catskillmountainspirit.cominfo@catskillmountainspirit.comSee ad page 39

The Janice CenterZumba, Kidnastics and Karate5296 State Route 52Jeffersonville, NY 12748Phone: (845) 482-3324www.janicecenter.comLike us on [email protected] ad page 24

Jefferson PharmacyPharmacy, Greeting Cards,Maybelline Products4892 Main Street (State Route 52)Jeffersonville, NY 12748Phone: (845) [email protected] ad page 39

S.V. Shah M.D.Physician, Medical Practice9 Terrace AvenueJeffersonville, NY 12748Phone: (845) 482-4171See ad page 35


Sullivan County DemocratNewspaper and Printer5 Lower Main StreetCallicoon, NY 12723Phone: (845) 887-5200www.sc-democrat.comLike us on [email protected] ad page 58

Real EstateAmerican Heritage Real Estate4886 Main Street (State Route 52)Jeffersonville, NY 12748Phone: (845) 482-5565 www.americanheritagerealestate.comSee ad page 38

Catskill Sales Associates, Inc.4920 Main Street (State Route 52)Jeffersonville, NY 12748Phone: (845) 482-3200www.catskillsales.comLike us on [email protected] ad page 53

Elliott & Pomeroy Real Estate1924 Old Route 17Roscoe, NY 12776Phone: (845) 439-3990www.elliott-pomeroy.comLike us on Facebook!

Klimchok Real EstateBeth BernittKathy McCormackAss. Brokers Lic. in NY, PA36 Lower Main, Callicoon, NY 12723Phone: (845) 482-5475 or(845) [email protected] [email protected]

Storage Units

Jeff Self Storage5352 State Route 52Jeffersonville, NY 12748Phone: (845) [email protected]

The Enchanted FloristBeautiful Flowers for All Occasionsand Mylar Balloons4889 State Route 52Jeffersonville, NY 12748Phone: (845) 482-4700www.thenchantedflorist.comLike us on [email protected] ad page 38

Veterinarians/Animal Hospitals

Dr. Richard Scwalb, DVMDr. Moria L. Norris, DVMJeffersonville Animal Hospital89 Schoolhouse RoadJeffersonville, NY 12748Phone: (845) 482-5500 See ad page 54

Dr. Joseph Nebzydoski, V.M.D.Youngsville Veterinary Clinic4130 State Route 52Youngsville, NY 12791Phone: (845) 482-3330www.youngsville.myvetonline.com

C&M Kennel & GroomingDogs and Cats5296 State Route 52Jeffersonville, NY 12748Phone: (845) 482-5995See ad page 59

Organic Dog Treats

Dogs Luv’em Dog Treats173 East Mongaup RoadHurleyville, NY 12747Phone: (845) 283-1128www.dogsluvem.com

Pet Care Items

The Towne Gift ShoppePet Items– Toys, Treats4887 Main Street (State Route 52)Jeffersonville, NY 12748Phone: (845) 482-4182www.thetowngiftshoppe.comwww.facebook.com/[email protected] ad page 26

TattoosOpen Heart Skin Art Tattoo Studio4887 E. Main Street (State Route 52)Jeffersonville, NY 12748Phone: (845) 807-9261www.facebook.com/[email protected]

United States Postal ServiceU.S.P.S. Jeffersonville Post Office 12748P.O. Box 99984915 Main Street (State Route 52)Jeffersonville, NY 12748Phone: (845) [email protected] ad page 53

WeddingsGosling Pond Bed & BreakfastWedding Venue for Both Intimate and GrandWeddings. Wedding Event Planning Services. 142-144 Swiss Hill Road North 2Kenoza Lake, NY 12750Phone: (845) 482-3865or 917-834-3922www.goslingpond.comwww.facebook.com/[email protected]

The Club at Villa Roma Catering HallCounty Route 164Callicoon, NY 12723Phone: (845) 887-5080www.villaroma.comSee ad backcover

Fosterdale Motor LodgeTent Rentals for All Ocassions1166 C.R. 114Fosterdale, NY 12726Phone: (845) 932-8538Fax: (845) [email protected]/fmlodgeSee ad page 34

Earthgirl FlowersFlower Arrangements for Weddings,Events & Parties92 Bayer RoadCallicoon Center , NY 12724Phone: (845) 482-4976www.earthgirlflowers.comwww.facebook.com/[email protected] ad page 23


People are always very curious about honey bees andbeekeeping. There seem to be more articles and bookswritten about bees than any other subject. Yet only oneperson in a thousand is a National Beekeeper. So it is safeto say that beekeeping is a calling.

The history of beekeeping stretches back beyond2500B.C.. In ancient Egypt honey bees were ferried up anddown the Nile River on barges to pollinate crops andproduce honey and propolis, a resinous mixture that honeybees collect from tree buds, sap flows, or other botanicalsources. Because of its powerful antiseptic and antifungalproperties, propolis was used byancient Egyptians during theembalming process. Honey was usedas both a currency and for healing.

Honey bees were first brought tothe Americas by Europeans in thesixteen hundreds. Before that timethere were no honey bees in theAmericas except for a sting-less variety. When Native Americansfirst saw the honey bee (apris mellif-era) they referred to it as the whiteman’s fly.

In present time the honey bee is abarometer of the health of ourecosystem. This is primarily why weare experiencing collapsing hivesyndrome and the infestation of so much disease in thehoney bee population.

In the 27 years I have been keeping bees I have foundit to be continually fascinating and rewarding. I encourageanyone who feels so inclined to take up bee keeping. There

are some basic steps you’ll need to know.It’s important to first familiarize yourself with the local bee clubs

in your county or introduce yourself to a local beekeeper. Theseassociations would shepherd you through many pitfalls.

There are several companies that provide packaged bees and beeequipment. I have found that one of the best is Bushy Mountain BeeFarm. Their catalog has fair prices. Their toll free number is 1-800-233-7929. Their website is; www.brushymountainbeefarm.com. BushyMountain and most companies offer “Bee-giner kits.” They include,hive equipment, veils, smoker bee brush, hive tool, everything you needto get started. Because of the extreme temperatures Catskill bee

keepers need an additional hive body (or super)on our hives to help with winter survival. Eachspring honey supers are placed on top of the twohive bodies to gather honey

Once the honey supers are full and thehoney is ripe (about 16% moisture content) thebees will begin to cap the cells. This is the timewhen the beekeeper removes the super and beginsthe process of honey extraction.

The beekeeping program offered by CornellUniversity is excellent. The instructors coverevery aspect of beekeeping, including queenrearing, hive diseases and treatment and apiaryplacement. On occasion instructors will visit abee farm and open hives. Cornell’s number is(607) 255- 3280

The Beekeeper’s Handbook by Diane Sammataro, AlphonseAvitabile and Dewey M Caron is excellent and will answer mostquestions.

I recommend inspecting your hives on a warm day in early springto assess the general health and well being of your colony. Occasionallyin the winter I will gently tap on the hive and listen from the outside.

WRITTEN BY DAVID CLOUGH

I hear alotta buzzing,sound like my little honey bee


With practice you can learn to use this method to interpret thehealth of a hive by the sounds the bees make without having toopen the lid which could chill the colony.

When bees forage for nectar and pollen their range is about atwo mile radius from the hive. This is equal to about 8000 squareacres of land. Bees interact in a very intimate way with theirenvironment, this is why bees are a natural barometer to thehealth of our ecosystem.

I have actually created a nectar forest for my bees, plantingsourwood trees, tulip trees, linden, witch hazel, and a 170 footberm of clover, bee balm, heath and heather.

To establish an apiary in the country it is essential that youfirst install an electric fence to protect your hives from bears. Allmy fellow Sullivan County beekeepers have their antidotal beartales. Be warned – bears will keep coming back until the last hiveis ravaged.

When your first honey crop is ready you will find that most

beekeeping supply companies offer extracting equipment andvarious filtration systems. They can also provide you withreasonably price custom labels. Local health food stores,specialty shops and “honey connoisseurs” keep honey salesflowing.

In the Catskills it is advisable to have no more than 8 to 12active hives per two mile radius. Our area is simply not richenough in flora to support more. To exceed this, your hives wouldin all likelihood starve and you would lose your bees and yourinvestment. Beekeeping is an act of reverence one makes to theenvironment and the community. If your intention is purely tomake a profit you are missing the point of what beekeeping is allabout.

If I could take on the role of Johnny Appleseed for honeybees I would advocate for two hives every two miles acrossAmerica. This would solve most of the problems honey bees facetoday and provide endless benefits to our environment.

David Clough is a retired chiropractor from Manhattan. Now a full timelocal resident, beekeeper and ecologist, David’s farm-ette actuallyincludes a private island.

David uses dried sumac to fuel the smoker. The smoke is a threat to thebees. They quickly gorge on their honey which makes them mellow andless likely to sting.


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orking with trees for over thirty years, I’ve seen treesplanted the right way and the wrong way. During those

years, I’ve planted trees the right and wrong way. I also laidthousands of square feet of sod. Almost every day,someone would walk by and say “green side up.”Thus my inspiration for sharing my do’s anddon’ts of tree planting with you.

I’ve heard people say hundreds oftimes, in the middle of summer, “it’s nota good time to plant.” You can plantany time of year. I’ve jackhammeredfrozen ground in late December tomake a hole. The limitation is notin the planting time frame, it’sthat fact that trees can only be dugout of the ground by the growerin early spring and late fall whenthe tree is dormant. Planting,with proper maintenance, canhappen anytime.

Personally, for trees, I likefall planting the best because theground is warm and gives thetree time to settle in. Then, comespring, the tree is ready to start togrow roots as soon as the soiltemperature is right. During thefirst year, the most important thingis care of the tree in hot dry weather- especially July and August. A thicklayer of mulch helps keep moisture in,but when it’s hot and dry, a good deepsoaking once a week is necessary. Do notcount on thunderstorms! The rain comes downtoo fast and tends to run off rather than getabsorbed deep into the soil. To water a tree that is toofar from a water source, get two 5-gallon pails. Drill four1/8” holes at the bottom of one, this will let the water drain outslowly and not run off. Use the other to shuttle the water. Theamount of water needed will depend on the size of the tree, but asix-foot evergreen, for instance, would need three 5-gallon pailssuch as this once a week.

The biggest mistake people make is in planting depth. Mostpeople tend to plant too deep. If planted too deep and we have a

prolonged wet period, the tree ends up standing in a pool of waterand drowns. I have a saying about planting depth, “a tree can find

its’ way to water; it can’t find its’ way out of water.” Soplant high, let the root ball be about 2-3” above

ground level and the roots will find thegroundwater.

Now you have the hole at the rightdepth, and it’s time to put the tree in the

hole. Don’t forget… “green side up.”Do not untie the root ball or take offthe wire cage. It will all rot away onits own. If you remove the cage andburlap, you will cause moredamage to the root system andyou will make your newlyplanted tree very unstable. Asidefrom untying the limbs, the onlything to remove is anythingmade of plastic or nylon. It’s notalways necessary to stake a tree,but if you do stake the tree,make sure the stake lines are nottoo taut. There needs to be alittle play in order to strengthenthe root system. Remove thestakes after one year.

Finally, backfill the hole. Allyou need is peat moss. Add about 4

or 5 shovels full of peat, more onbigger trees. No fertilizer is necessary.

If your soil is of really poor quality andyou want to amend it, use aged manure.

Mix the peat moss into the soil you’re usingfor backfill. As you backfill with the soil and

peat around your root ball, compact the soil withyour foot to eliminate any large air pockets (not too

hard) and only add soil on top of the ball. Thoroughlywater your newly planted tree and step back to enjoy!

Green Side UpHow to Plant a Tree

Douglas Woods lives in Callicoon Center, heand his wife, Joan own Trees of the Woods

and Everlasting Spring Garden Center.

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Arts CouncilDelaware Valley Arts AllianceFor schedule of events see page 23-2537 Main Street - P.O. Box 170Narrowsburg, NY 12764 Phone: (845) 252-7576Fax: (845) 252-6515www.artsalliancesite.orginfo@artsalliancesite.orgProvides facilities, small grants andtechnical assistance to artists and artgroups in the Sullivan County area.Initiates and sustains culturalprograms for the public, such as DIGitMedia Festival, Riverfest, year-roundgallery exhibitions, a film program,and a literary series. The local fundingagent for the New York StateCouncil on the Arts.

CraftsCalico Geese of Quilting Guild69 Ferndale-Loomis RoadLiberty, NY 12754Phone: (845) 292-5250Fosters, preserves, teaches andpromotes the art of quiltmaking.

DanceHappy Footers24 Shamfield Heights RoadJeffersonville, NY 12748Phone: (845) 482-44941st and 3rd Fridays.Square, Line and Round dancing.

Triad Dance EnsembleP.O. Box 136, Yulan, NY 12792Phone: (845) 557-6340Modern dance company,performing an eclectic mix ofchoreography. Summer only.

EducationalCobalt StudioRoyce Rd., P.O. Box 79White Lake, NY 12786Phone/Fax: (845) 583-7025www.fcc.net/cobaltstudiosProfessional scenic artist school.Fully-operational scenic paintingshop, school workshops, specializesin backdrops for theaters.

Sullivan County Community CollegeSeelig Theater112 College RoadLoch Sheldrake, NY 12759Phone: (845) 434-5750, ext. 4303Presenter of performing arts events,lectures, symposia.

GalleriesCatskill Arts Society48 Main StreetLivingston Manor, NY 12758Phone: (845) 436-4227www.catskillartsociety.orgExhibits, classes, workshops anda variety of special programs.

DeHoyos GallerySullivan County Community College1000 Leroy RoadLoch Sheldrake, NY 12759Phone: (845) 434-5750 ext. 4255www.sullivan.suny.eduRotating exhibitions bycontemporary artists.

Delaware Arts Center Gallery37 Main Street - P.O. Box 170Narrowsburg, NY 12764Phone: (845) 252-7576Fax: (845) 252-6515www.artsalliancesite.orgJuried exhibitions bycontemporary artists. All media.

Nutshell Arts Center6692 Route 52 - P.O. Box 86Lake Huntington, NY 12752Phone: (845) 932-8708www.nutshellarts.comSeasonal art exhibitions; painting,sculpture, photography andmixed media.

HistoricalSocieties/GroupsBasket Historical Society ofthe Upper Delaware RiverLong Eddy, NY 12760Phone: (845) 887-5417Local society; publishes newsletter.

Cochecton PreservationSociety, Inc.377 New Turnpike RoadCochecton, NY 12726Phone: (845) 932-8487Fax: (845) 932-9844Maintains historic railroad station.

Frederick A. Cook Society265 Main Street - P.O. Box 247Hurleyville, NY 12747Phone: (845) 434-8044Fax: (845) 434-8056Commemorates and advances thework of the polar explorer.

Sullivan County Historical SocietySullivan County Museum265 Main Street - P.O. Box 247Hurleyville, NY 12747Phone: (845) 434-8044Fax: (845) 434-8056Historical and contemporary displays,exhibits and events, archives andgenealogy assistance.

LibrariesHermann Memorial LibrarySullivan County Community College1000 Leroy Road - P.O. Box 497Loch Sheldrake, NY 12759Phone: (845) 434-5750, ext. 4223www.sullivan.suny.eduLiberty PublicNorth Main StreetLiberty, NY 12754Phone: (845) 292-6070Livingston Manor FreeMain StreetLivingston Manor, NY 12758Phone: (845) 439-5440Roscoe FreeMaple Street & Highland Ave.Roscoe, NY 12776Phone: (607) 498-5574

Western SullivanPublic Librarywww.WSPLonline.org

Delaware Free BranchMain Street - P.O. Box 245Callicoon, NY 12723Phone: (845) 887-4040Fax: (845) 887-8957

Jeffersonville Public Branch19 Center Street - P.O. Box 737 Jeffersonville, NY 12748Phone: (845) 482-4350Fax: (845) 482-3092

Tusten-Cochecton Branch198 Bridge Street - P.O. Box 129Narrowsburg, NY 12764Phone: (845) 252-3360Fax: (845) 252-3331

Literary GroupsUpper Delaware Writers Collective1258 County Road 26Narrowsburg, NY 12764Phone: (845) 252-7506Workshops in poetry and short fiction.

MuseumsCatskill Fly Fishing Center & Museum5447 Old Route 17 - P.O. Box 1295Livingston Manor, NY 12758 Phone: (845) 439-4810Fax: (845) 439-3387www.cffcm.netMuseum features the sport of flyfishing. Library and video room,gift shop and visitors’ center. Thefifty acre site borders WillowemocCreek, a great place for walks andpicnicking. Educational programsand workshops.

Fort Delaware Museumof Colonial HistoryRt. 97, Narrowsburg, NY 12764P.O. Box 5012Monticello, NY 12701Phone: (845) 252-6660(845) 794-3000, ext. 5002Reconstruction of an original stockade (1755-1785.) Containsthree log dwellings, an armory,gun platform, meeting house, black-smith shop and animal pens.Demonstrations of fort activitiesand special weekend activities.

The Museum at Bethel Woods200 Hurd RoadBethel, NY 12720Phone: 866-781-2922www.bethelwoodscenter.orgInteractive exhibits consisting ofaudio/visual experiences, informativedisplays amd a collection of artifacts.Special exhibit gallery.

Sullivan County Museum& Cultural Center265 Main Street - P.O. Box 247Hurleyville, NY 12747

HISTORICAL SOCIETIES, LITERARY & VISUAL ARTS, MUSEUMS, LIBRARIES, MUSIC, DANCE,THEATER & OPERA

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Phone: (845) 434-8044Fax: (845) 434-8056Exhibits artifacts, maps and globes,and shows a video detailing thedaring and boundary-breaking polarexplorations of Frederick A. Cook.

Liberty Museum & Arts Center46 South Main StreetLiberty, NY 12754Phone: (845) 292-2394www.libertymuseum.comExhibits of area artists and localhistory, presents a variety of qualitycultural events and workshops.

Roscoe O&W Railway MuseumRailroad Avenue, Roscoe, NY 12776Phone: (607) 498-5500/4346www.nyow.org/museum.htmlA refurbished caboose houses historical displays about the impactof the railroad on life in the area.

Sullivan County Museum,Art & Cultural Center265 Main Street - P.O. Box 247Hurleyville, NY 12747-0247Phone: (845) 434-8044Permanent and changinghistorical and contemporarydisplays and exhibits, archivaland genealogy assistance, art gallery and classes.

MusicOrganizationsCallicoon Center BandMain StreetCallicoon Center, NY 12724c/o Karen Carey, SecretaryP.O. Box 216Youngsville, NY 1 2 7 9 1Phone: (845) 482-5732Free outdoor public concerts.Featuring music of the town band era.Wednesdays, 8 p.m. at the Band Stand,Callicoon Center. Beginning July 4.

D e l a w a re Valley Chamber O rc h e s t r aNarrowsburg, NY [email protected] “Music of Our Time.”Performing as the orchestra forDelaware Valley Opera at the TustenTheatre, Narrowsburg, NY. TheEnsemble performs concerts, artopenings, receptions, weddingsand dinners.

Delaware Valley OperaP.O. Box 188Narrowsburg, NY 12764Phone/Fax: (845) 252-3136www.dv-opera.orgRegional opera company.Performances in the TustenTheatre, Narrowsburg, NY.Shandelee Music Festival, Inc.J. Young Road, ShandeleeP.O. Box 1264Livingston Manor, NY 12758Sept-July Phone: (212)-288-4152August: Shandelee LocationPhone: (845) 439-3277Exceptional pianists for three weeks inAugust. Master classes and informalperformances. Open to the public.Sunset Concert Series takes placeoutdoors in the Festival Pavilion.Concerts followed by a catered dessert

reception. Reservations only.Sullivan County CommunityChorus, Sullivan County CommunityCollege, Seelig Theatre1000 Leroy RoadLoch Sheldrake, NY 12759Phone: (845) 794-7869All singers welcome.

Weekend of Chamber MusicP.O. Box 304Lake Huntington, NY 12752 Phone/Fax: (845) 932-8527Phone/Fax: (718) 638-8962www.wcmconcerts.orgSummer Chamber Music Festivalfeatures some of America’s finestchamber musicians. Performances inJuly and early August. Spring andFall concerts in other venues.Extensive program of concerts andworkshops in schools. For more info,see article on page 3.

PerformingSpacesTusten Theater198 Bridge StreetNarrowsburg, NY 12764Phone: (845) [email protected]

ProducingDIGit Media Festival198 Bridge StreetNarrowsburg, NY 12764Contact: DVAA, P.O. Box 170,Narrowsburg, NY 12764Phone: (845) 252-7576.A film and media program.

RiverfestMain Street, Narrowsburg, NY 12764Phone: (845) 252-7234Music, art and environmental festival. Held on Sunday, July 22.

Sullivan Performing Arts, Inc.Sullivan County Community CollegeSeelig Theatre, 1000 Leroy RoadLoch Sheldrake, NY 12759Phone: (845) 436-9916Fax: (845) 434-4806Drama, music and dance, andentertainment for childrenand families.

P u blic Ra d i oWJFF FM 90.5 – Radio Catskill4765 St. Rt. 52 - P.O. Box 546Jeffersonville, NY 12748Phone: (845) 482-4141Fax: (845) 482-9533www.wjffradio.orgEducational radio, programming,format; news, music, public affairs.Open house 1:30-3:30 p.m., 1stSaturday of month. Nation’s onlyfully hydropowered radio station.

TheatreCompanies/GroupsBig Sky Productions80 M. Gilles RoadGrahamsville, NY 12740Phone: (845) 985-7783

[email protected] theatricalproduction company.

Catskill Festival of New TheatreNaCL Theatre110 Highland Lake Rd.Highland Lake, NY 12743Box Office: (845) 557-0694 www.nacl.orgA unique and eclectic internationaltheatre festival in the upstate NY townof Highland Lake. Produced by NaClfounders, Brad Krumholz and TannisKowalchuk and features the mostdaring artists of today from the USA,Canada, and abroad. Featuresperformances that are experimentaland multi-disciplinary includingcircus, puppetry, acrobatics, visualoutdoor spectacle, stilt walkers, music,new plays, and contemporaryperformance that defines our culture,our art, and our life. Festival admis -sion is on a sliding scale PAY-WHAT-YOU-CAN. NaCl Catskills in HighlandLake, NY (1 mile from Eldred)

Forestburgh Playhouse39 Forestburgh RoadForestburgh, NY 12777Phone/Fax: (845) 794-2005Box office: (845) 794-1194www.fbplayhouse.comSummer theatre musicals, comedyand drama, with or without dinneror after-show cabaret. Children’smusicals. The Forestburgh Playhousepresents five cabaret shows. Call for schedule.

Liberty Free Theatre109 South Main StreetLiberty, NY 12754Phone: (845) 292-3788Seasonal, intimate, free theatreconcerned with social issues.

Margolis Brown Ensemble Theatre4204 SR 97Barryville, NY 12719Phone: (845) 557-0941www.margolisbrown.orgExperimental theatre with adistinctly physical emphasis.

Oasis Theatre Company16 Wild Cat Mountain RoadClaryville, NY 12725Phone: (845) 985-0390Text-focused productions which shednew light on old perceptions.

Periwinkle National Theatre19 Clinton AvenueMonticello, NY 12701Phone: (845) 794-1666Fax: (845) 794-0304www.TE2000.com/periwinkleA non-profit professional touringcompany brings plays with socialthemes, relevant to the lives ofchildren and youth, to studentaudiences in schools, civic centersand theaters.

SEPIA TheatrixP.O. Box 897Kauneonga Lake, NY 12749 Phone: (845) 583-5706Involved in choreography, acting anddirecting. Promotion of artistic worksfrom the intercultural community.

Sullivan CountyDramatic WorkshopRivoli Theater, Main StreetSouth Fallsburg, NY 12799P.O. Box 353, Monticello, NY 12701Phone: (845) 794-5034Open to all interested in actingor backstage work. Three majorproductions a year.


Communications• NEWSPAPERS:

Catskill Shopper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .292-0500River Reporter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .252-7414Sullivan County Democrat . . . . . . . . . . . . . .887-5200Times Herald Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . .800-295-2181

• RADIO:WJFF-FM, 90.5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .482-4141Open House, 1:30-3:30 p.m., 1st Saturday of month.Nation’s only hydro-powered radio station. www.wjffradio.orgWDNB 102.1 FM Thunder . . . . . . . . . . . . . .292-7535WJUX-FM 99.7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .888-861-6100WPDH-FM, 101.5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .471-1500WSUL-FM, 98.3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .794-9898WVOS-AM, 1240; WVOS-FM, 95.9 . . . . . .794-9898WZAD FM 97.3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .471-1500

• TELEVISION:Cable 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .692-6781Time Warner Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .800-431-8878

EducationSullivan County Board of CooperativeEducational Services (BOCES)

Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .292-0082Adult Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .791-4070Alternate Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .482-4760Vocational (VOTEC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .295-4152

Sullivan County Community College . . . . . . . .434-5750

Sullivan West Central School District:Administrative Office Numbers:

Elementary - Jeffersonville Campus . . . . . .482-4610High School - Lake Huntington Campus . . . 932-8401

Emergency NumbersEmergency Fire/Ambulance:

All fire and ambulance calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .911

Emergency Police:Local Police, call Sheriff’s Department . . . .794-7100New York State Police (Liberty) . . . . . . . . . .292-6600

Catskill Regional Medical CenterHarris . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .794-3300Callicoon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .887-5530

Crystal Run Urgent CareRockhill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .796-5444

Other:Animal Shelter (S.C. S.P.C.A) . . . . . . . . . . .796-3120Domestic Violence Hotline . . . . . . . . . .800-942-6906

Safe Passage (Domestic Violence Program) . .292-5700Poison Control Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . .800-222-1222Suicide Crisis Counseling . . . . . . . . . . . . . .647-2443

Municipal OfficesTown of Bethel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .583-4350Town of Cochecton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .932-8360Town of Fremont . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .887-6605Recycling Coordinator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .794-4466Sullivan County Government Center . . . . . .794-3000

Village of Jeffersonville17 Center StreetP.O. Box 555, Jeffersonville, NY 12748Phone: 482-4275 • Fax: 482-5298

Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 8-Noon & 1-4 p.m.

Mayor, Ed Justus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 482-4275Village Clerk/Treasurer/Fiscal Officer

Colleen Freitas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .482-4275Sole Assessor, Bonnie Hubert . . . . . . . . . . .482-5390Village Historian, Maureen Schlott . . . . . . . .482-4984Building/Multiple Res. Inspector &Code Enforcement Officer, Kevin Zieres . . .482-5390

Planning Board ChairmanFred Fries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 482-4299 (after 7 p.m.)

Zoning Board of Appeals, Kris Rasmussen . . .482-9066

Town of CallicoonTOWN HALL19 Legion Street, P.O. Box 687, Jeffersonville, NY 12748Phone: 482-5390 • Fax: 482-5030www.town-of-callicoon.us

Town of Delaware104 Main Street, P.O. Box 129, Hortonville, NY 12745Phone: 887-5250 • Fax: 887-5228www.townofdelaware-ny.us

Town Board Meeting2nd Monday monthly,7:30 p.m.

Town Planning Board2nd Thursday monthly,7:30 p.m.

Zoning Board Appeals3rd Thursday monthly,8:00 p.m.

Justice CourtTuesday evenings,7:00 p.m.

Nutrition SiteEvery Wednesday &FridayLunch $2.00 perperson over 60.

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All meetings held in the Town Hall

OrganizationsCommunity Garden Club, President . . . . . . .794-7631

3rd Tuesday of each month - New members welcomeJeffersonville Area Chamber of Commerce (JACC)

President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .932-8538JEMS (Jeffersonville Enhances More of Sullivan)

President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .866-4331Lion’s Club, President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .482-3330Blood Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .436-4416

Western Sullivan Public LibrariesDelaware Free Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .887-4040Jeffersonville Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .482-4350Tusten-Cochecton Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . .252-3360For programs and events for each branch visit thelibrary website at www.WSPLonline.org

Public Transportation• Air:

Monticello Airport, Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .794-6888Stewart International Airport . . . . . . . . . . . .564-7200Sullivan County International Airport . . . . . .583-6600

• Bus:Shortline Bus System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 794-5500

• Train:AMTRAK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .800-872-7245Metro-North Commuter Railroad . . . . .800-638-7646

U.S. Post Offices and Zip CodesBethel 12720 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .583-5005Callicoon 12723 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .887-4470Callicoon Center 12724 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .482-4287Cochecton 12726 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .932-8319Fremont Center 12736 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .887-5808Hankins 12741 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .887-4411Hortonville 12745 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .887-5329Jeffersonville 12748 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .800-275-8777Kenoza Lake 12750 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..482-5234Lake Huntington 12752 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .932-8318Livingston Manor 12758 . . . . . . . . . . . .800-275-8777Long Eddy 12760 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .887-5260North Branch 12766 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .482-3910Obernburg 12767 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .482-5599Youngsville 12791 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .482-4295

UtilitiesVerizon Telephone: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .800-621-9900New York State Electric and Gas (NYSEG):

Customer Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .800-572-1111Customer Electric Outage . . . . . . . . . . .800-572-1131

Solid Waste/Recycling CentersSullivan County Division of Solid Waste: .845-807-0290Transfer Stations:

Ferndale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .845-292-3670Rockland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .845-439-3654Western Sullivan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .845-932-8845

Transfer Stations (Town Residents only):Bethel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .845-292-4505

Church & Synagogue InformationKenoza Lake Assembly of God Church . . . . .482-9856Church on the Rock (Pentecostal) . . . . . . . . .482-5870Congregation AhavathSholom Synagogue -PO Box 183, Jeffersonville, NY 12748First Lutheran Church, Jeffersonville . . . . . . . .482-5019Presbyterian Church of Jeffersonville . . . . . .482-5549St. Francis Roman Catholic ChurchYoungsville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .482-4640St. George Roman Catholic ChurchJeffersonville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .482-4640St. Paul’s Mission United Reform ChurchYoungsville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .482-5760United Reform Church, Youngsville . . . . . . . .482-4553United Methodist Church, Jeffersonville . . . . .482-5561United Methodist Church, Kenoza Lake . . . . .482-5561Word of Life, Youngsville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .482-3338

Children/Youth OrganizationsCYO (Catholic Youth Organization) . . . . . . . . . .482-4186Girl Scouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .887-5394Boy Scouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .482-51364-H Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .482-5729Junior JEMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .482-3053Presbyterian Church Youth Group . . . . . . . .482-5047Jeffersonville Lion’s - Leo Club . . . . . . . . . . .482-4591

Senior Citizen EventsJeffersonville - 2nd Thursday each month, 12 noon.Town Hall, Legion Ave., Jeffersonville, 482-9953.Senior Citizens meet 1st, 3rd & 4thTuesday at 12 noon. Delaware Community Center, 570-224-6381.

Thrift ShopsIOU Main Street Thrift ShopWed.-Sat., 10-3 p.m. (Bag Day on Wednesdays)Main Street, Callicoon, NY 12723

St. Paul’s Mission Thrift StoreWed & Sat., 10-3 p.m. St. Rt. 52.4042 State Route 52, Youngsville, NY 12791

The Ark Thrift ShopThurs.,11-2 p.m. & Sat., 11-3 p.m.4907 Main Street (St. Rt. 52), Jeffersonville, NY 12748

All area codes are (845) unless otherwise listed.

Town BoardThird Wednesday of eachmonth, 7:00 p.m.

Planning BoardSecond Wednesday of each month, 7:30 p.m.

Zoning BoardFourth Thursday of each month, 7:30 p.m.

Justice Court Monday Evenings,7:30 p.m.

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