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2013-2014 | FEATURE | ARTICLES Welcome to Jeffersonville 220th Anniversary of WCM’s SUMMER FESTIVAL in the Catskills 3Mountain Lions in the Mist 5-6You Can Go Home Again 8-10Flowers, Fishing & Opera 14-15Whatever Happened to Falls Mill? 32-34Jeff Bank– The Inception 36-38The Balash Farm on Wahl Road 40-41Sullivan County’s Secret Sauce 50-51Garlic– Good, and Good for You! 54-55A look into what ‘Shopping Local’ really means 56-57

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Welcome to Jeffersonville and the Surrounding Areas

Scott Woods, editor

High above the town, moisture builds to clouds, rain falls on the trees and trickles down the hillside.

It forms a tiny brook that nourishes meadow flowers on its way to join a stream.

The stream becomes a creek that meanders through the valley. It tumbles into a waterfall that

generates power for a radio station broadcasting, “…sunny days ahead.” The gurgling water echoes past a

printer toiling at his letterpress, then winds along the main street where a banker approves a new mortgage for an old

farm. The water becomes gentle as it flows beneath the foot bridge and past the shady gazebo where adolescents

scheme. Behind the shops and markets the creek drifts now unseen by neighbors running errands and catching up on

news, past the firehouse it flows, past a pub, a bakery and the church on the hill. Now it rambles near a shop filled with

imported antiques and not far off an auto mechanic tinkers with tires, brakes and ghosts.

From the arches of an old stone bridge a young woman gazes down to her reflection and makes a wish. Her

secret dreams carried away in the swirling currents through forest, field and pasture. The fly fishing here is good. There

will be trout for dinner. Among the slippery rocks, children search for crayfish and magical adventures. Cows wade out

to drink. A local farmer lets the waters quench his growing crops. What he does not use evaporates away.

High above the town, moisture builds to clouds, rain falls

on the trees and trickles down the hillside.

20th Anniversary of WCM’sSUMMER FESTIVAL

Transformations: JULY 14-27

ailed as “world-class” and with “some of the finest musicwe are likely to hear anywhere in the world,” Weekend of

Chamber Music (WCM) launches its third decade in theCatskills this summer, and to celebrate, several exciting newinitiatives are afoot!

With Transformations as an entirely fitting title for its milestoneSummer Music Festival, WCM offers audiences more than justthe ‘usual’ fare of superb musicians, innovative programs, anddelightfully unique concert settings in July of 2013. A veryspecial tribute concert celebrates WCM’s founder, flutist JudithPearce, who has passed the ‘Artistic Direction’ baton to twoacclaimed artists, composer Andrew Waggoner and his wife,cellist Caroline Stinson.

At the core of WCM remains a flexible company of superbmusicians led by Stinson and Waggoner, who add a reputationfor cutting edge performances in modern classicalimprovisation to the programs. Transformations is the firstFestival under their direction, and from July 14 to 27, concertsindoors and out; social soirées; imaginative talks; plenty ofintimate contact between audience, musicians and music, andthe inauguration of an annual Composer-in-Residence are allpart of this exclusive, not-to-be-missed celebration. WCM’sglobe-trotting musicians, masters of their instruments all, haveearned national and international recognition, and they are agroup of colleagues and friends whose sheer delight in playingtogether creates an exhilarating and inspiring atmosphere foraudiences.

in the Catskills

INFORMATION:WCMconcerts.org/845-887–5803after Memorial Day. [email protected] of Chamber Music is a 501(c )3 non-profit,sponsored in part by public funding from the New YorkState Council on the Arts, a State agency.

WCM’s 20th Festival opens on July 14 with a concert on theback lawn of the Presbyterian Church in Jeffersonville, and ahost of beloved tunes arranged for winds. Week one continueswith MusicTalks! on Thursday July 18 at the Old North BranchInn, and “Transprovisations” is the fare, with improv in variousstyles plus a mixed media performance, discussions anddemonstrations. Saturday Night July 20 moves to the EddieAdams Barn in Jeffersonville, with music by Beethoven, Bachand Harbison, and Judith Pearce performs Nicholas Maw’s“Night Thoughts” on solo flute for this very special tributeevening. Kicking off the second week on Sunday July 21 is“Market Music,” is a free sample of chamber music at thefarmer’s market in Callicoon. Next, composer-in-residence JohnHarbison joins WCM in an up close and personal MusicTalks!on Thursday July 25 at the Catskill Distilling Company. There’sa free open rehearsal on Friday July 26 at the Eddie AdamsFarm, and the Gala Grand Finale concert and artists’ receptionJuly 27 brings music by Reger, Mozart, Bach, and the worldpremiere of a Harbison Violin Sonata to the WCM stage at theAdams Barn.

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The Northwest has Sasquatch, Scotland has the Loch NessMonster and here in Sullivan County we have The MountainLion. Or do we…?

“Absolutely. I saw it with my own eyes. I know what amountain lion looks like and what I saw was a mountain lion,”swears Mariano Vidal of Callicoon. “And I am not a man whomakes things up.”

“Absolutely not. There are no mountain lions in the CatskillMountains.” declares Lt. Deming Lindsley of the Department ofEnvironmental Conservation “I’ve been hearing this for 40 years.We’ve gotten reports from almost every town in Sullivan, Ulster,Oswego, Greene, Schoharie, Orange and Dutchess Counties andwe’ve never been able to confirm a single sighting.”

Whether or not these large cats roam beside us is up to whoyou ask. It’s a local debate with passionate convictions on bothsides. They are here. They are not.

But why wouldn’t they be?Breeding populations of mountain lion coexist with humans

in areas much more urban than our little neck of the woods.Lions are frequent visitors to the suburbs of cities like LosAngeles, Denver and even St. Louis.

Their favored prey is deer. We certainly have enoughdeer. Some would say too many. But the mountain lions’disappearance is one of the reasons that whitetail deer have overpopulated parts of the Northeast.

Also known as puma, catamount or cougar, mountain lionsrequire a vast home range of 30 square miles. They average about130 pounds but big males can weigh over 200 pounds. They are5 to 9 feet long from nose to tip of tail. It is their long tail andlarger size that clearly distinguishes them from much smallerbobcats which are plentiful in the Catskills.

Historically mountain lions did once thrive in our hills and

valleys. That is fact. Cougars ranged from Canada to the tip ofSouth America and from the Atlantic to the Pacific.

Unfortunately for them, they were prized by hunters andloathed by ranchers and farmers. Many states, including NewYork, placed lucrative bounties on their heads. The mountain lioneast of the Rockies was trapped and hunted into oblivion.

They are for the most part solitary creatures that prefer tohunt at night or dusk. With intense stealth they stalk then ambushtheir prey. Elusive and shy, cougar are seldom seen by humanseven in areas where they are known to be. Unable to “roar,” theireerie calls mimic a woman’s scream or a wailing baby.

Have mountain lions ever attacked humans? Indeed theyhave. Though extremely rare (more people are killed each yearby lightening and snake bite) there are documented cases ofmountain lion attacks on people.

In April of 1994, 40-year old Barbara Schoener, wasattacked as she jogged along a path in Auburn State RecreationArea 40 miles northeast of Sacramento, California. Her body wasfound the next day buried under leaves and branches, aninstinctual act by the mountain lion in an effort to hide hisquarry from hungry animals including other mountain lions. Anautopsy showed that Miss Schoener was mauled once andsomehow managed to escape but the mountain lion persisted andshe was ultimately killed.

The sad truth is mountain lions have a lot more to fear fromhumans than we do from them. Like the American bison, thepassenger pigeon and the lynx, the once prevalent cougar hasdisappeared from over-hunting and human encroachment. NewYork State’s last documented mountain lion was killed in 1894.

But don’t tell that to Mike Barber of Jeffersonville’s RusticCottage. “It was at dusk along Route 52 about a half mile outsideof Lake Huntington. I have great far vision. My wife, Colleen

Mountain Lions in the Mist

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saw it too. It ran low to the ground across the road in front of ourcar.” he exclaims, “I thought, Oh crap, we just saw a mountainlion!”

Perhaps eye witnesses like Mike are just seeing largebobcats. But even the largest bobcat only weighs about thirty fivepounds. “A bobcat has a short bobbed tail.” says Barber, “Thishad a great swoop tail.”

Lt. Lindsley relates the story of an exasperated man whocalled in to report that he was driving near the MonticelloRaceway and he had just hit a “black panther”. In the morning,an agent investigating the scene discovered a dead fisher. Fishersare large mammals related to mink and wolverine. Thoughfishers do populate our forests it is a rare treat to ever see one.

“It was night and in the fleeting car lights I’m sure thisfellow thought he saw what he thought he saw.” says Lindsley,“Fishers do have big fluffy tails. But come on, a large fisher ismaybe fifteen pounds. A mountain lion is one hundred fifteen.”

Mike Barber huffs, “Don’t ask the DEC. They’ll tell youthey don’t exist.” There is a widely popular conspiracy theorythat the DEC is quietly reintroducing the mountain lion in asecret effort to control the state’s deer population. Lt. Lindsleyscoffs at the idea. “How would we do that? WHY would we dothat?”

There is one truly documented case of a mountain lionrecently crossing through our area. In June of 2011 a male cougarwas struck and killed by a car in Milford, Connecticut. CollectedDNA proved that the cat’s genetics matched a known mountainlion population in the Black Hills of South Dakota. The halfstarved lion had travelled 1500 miles, possibly in search of amate. It would have had to pass through New York State on itslovelorn journey.

Could this mountain lion be a pioneer in a resurgence ofwild mountain lions to the Catskills? Many naturalists believethey could make a comeback if humans would only allow themto do so. Moose have begun to repopulate parts of theAdirondacks, bald eagles have returned in healthy numbers toour area and coyote and wild turkey have surged back fromrarely seen to commonplace.

We often forget that we live among some of world’s mostunspoiled countryside. Many of our communities border vasttracks of back country. Catskill Park encompasses over 700,000acres of wilderness. Is it enough wild to support a population oflions?

Lt. Lindsley smirks, “I had an uncle, an avid woodsman whowent to his grave cursing me because he was convinced he hadonce seen a lion. Where is the proof? Where is the scat, thephotograph, the tracks in the snow? Where is the mountain lion?Show me the proof. People want to believe there issomething out there.”

Our editor, Scott Woods is a passionatenaturalist, avid gardener and writer. He liveson on a small farm with his partner Albertand their dog Echo.


YOU CAN GO HOME AGAIN

t hit me as I was walking into Peck'sMarket to get something for lunch. Theperson I just passed and smiled at was thesame one I saw yesterday at the sametime.. and in nearly the same location.

When it happened the third day in a row, hejoked, "We gotta stop meeting like this!" Andwe both laughed it off. But it hit me hard...while I smiled and made small talk, it was likethe movie "Groundhog Day" where BillMurray's character was stuck repeating thesame day over and over again.

I had just moved back to the Callicoon areaafter living happily in Florida for 26 years.Family matters made that choice for me. InFlorida, I'd had a good job, loads of friends, anice house and familiarity of the area, afterliving there so long. But the familiarity wasnothing compared to what I felt at that momentwhen I passed the same person at the same timein the same place... I thought "Oh wow-- is thishow it's going to be from now on?"

It made me think long and hard about livinghere. It had taken me a year to decide whetheror not to make the move back, but afterdrawing up countless pros and cons lists, Iknew I had to come back here. My Dad hadpassed, and my Mom needed me.

But as I looked in the rear view mirror on I-75heading north, I realized this cold truth: besidesmy co-workers and close friends, no one reallyknew I had left. I had lived in Florida for 26years, and I didn't make an impression on thepublic at large. Tampa was just too big a placefor that.

Now, after moving back and having to re-introduce myself to people who lookedvaguely as I remember them, I wasn't sure ifthat familiarity was breeding contempt. After afew more weeks of relearning who local folkswere, and hearing tales of our younger years, orhaving them ask about my Mom's health, orcomment on my Dad's passing, (a recent eventat that time), I realized this was a good thing--a great thing! People cared about me and myfamily! I wasn't an anonymous stranger tothem. Where I lived in Florida, if you smiled atpeople and said hello, as I do here, I was oftenmet with silence, or a downcast look so they

wouldn't have to make eye contact. They wouldn't know if I lived or died, and theywouldn't care. I wasn't a part of their lives or their routine.

But not here in Sullivan County-- people genuinely care about other people. If Ididn't go into Peck's for a few days, someone noticed and asked how I was. If Ididn’t get our mail from the box for a couple days, my carrier brought it down tothe house to check on our welfare. When I got a flat tire early on, three differentpeople stopped to help and offer a ride if needed. That would never have happenedin Florida, despite all my years of living there. It's simply too big and too busy forother folks to get involved.

Now that I have been back for 8 years, I realize the comfort that comes from thatsmall-town familiarity. People care about others... or maybe they just want to talkabout someone else for some gossip relief. Doesn't matter-- people have hearts andsouls here.

I'm not the only person who moved away and then came back. Once I startedreacquainting myself with people, I found some interesting life stories of localfolks who grew up here, moved away, and decided to come back.

For instance, Jeanne Sager, who writes a column for the Sullivan CountyDemocrat. Jeanne has deep roots in the area. Her Grandfather started EschenbergMowers in Hortonville, which has serviced generations of local residents' lawncare needs, and her grandmother's family helped found White Sulphur Springs.

Jeanne grew up in the area and graduated from NYU, where she met her husband,Jonathan. He was from Virginia, and they moved to the Tidewater area after theygot married. Even though Jeanne enjoyed her job at a newspaper there, her "ahamoment" came after the events of September 11, 2001. The couple had just spenta nice visit with family, and left to go back to Virginia the day before the attacks.But as that terrible autumn day unfolded, rumors swirled that other things werehappening. Her hometown and her family were just two hours north of the fallen

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Trade Center. Phone lines were overwhelmed, so Jeanne couldn'tfind out for certain if everyone was all right. She recounted theimpotence she felt living away from family and friends. "Eventhough I knew Sullivan County was far enough away from NewYork City that everyone was likely OK, I was struck by a sensethat I was so far away and so helpless."

That pretty much made up Jeanne's mind, and as she struggled

with the pros and cons of moving back, fortuitously, the SullivanCounty Democrat (where she had interned in high school andcollege) called her and asked her if she would be interested in ajob. Be it divine intervention or fate, Jeanne jumped at thechance. Though their blood had been thinned by southern living,the Sagers decided to move north. Jonathan found a job locally,and besides the Democrat column, Jeanne writes a nationally-recognized blog called "Inside Out Motherhood." They've sincehad a daughter, and they're very happy to be raising her in thearea where Jeanne grew up. "My daughter plays with the childrenof my childhood friends, she took swimming lessons in the samepool where I learned to swim, and I'm able to give her a sense ofhistory and family."

Other people who've moved away and then come to our areashare similar feelings about the pull of family ties.

Karl Bressler, a local attorney, was a standout student and trackstar in the 1990's at Livingston Manor High School. College tookhim away, but after getting a degree and teaching high schoolhistory, he wasn't sure if that was the path he wanted to follow.Friends invited him to live with them in Virginia, and he changedhis career, attending law school there. But talk about a nightwhich changed his life: one night Karl was out with friends, andran into his old girlfriend from Livingston Manor! She waspursuing her Master's at William and Mary. After getting overtheir shock at running into each other in Virginia, they got backtogether, and married a few years later.

After their son was born, the visits back home were just too short.Both sets of grandparents lived in the Manor, and they desired

more time with the baby, as grandparents do. Around the sametime, Karl's own grandmother passed away, leaving the familyfarm in Bethel empty. "No one wanted to see the farm go out ofthe family," Karl said, "so my father offered it to us if we wouldcome back home." He and his wife had always had that plan inthe back of their minds, and that conversation "sealed the deal."

So Karl and his wife Kathleen packed up and moved into the old

farmhouse in Bethel. They are in the process of renovating it toaccommodate their growing family... the Bresslers recentlywelcomed twins, a boy and a girl, to their brood.

They're so happy they moved back, and Karl can’t wait to repeathis youthful experiences with his family. “We are lookingforward to seeing our children running in the fields and playingin the woods like we did when we were kids."

That's not to say they don't miss things here that they took forgranted in Virginia, like a Starbucks less than a mile from theirhome in Williamsburg, or any type of restaurant or shop within a10-minute drive, and good friends they made during their timeaway. But the Bresslers are back in Sullivan County for the longhaul, and for them, Virginia is only a day's drive away.

It's a common theme among local folks who move away: theirkids don't get to know their grandparents, aunts and uncles, orcousins very well, and they want that to change. They want theirkids to experience what they did growing up.

For attorney Bill Chellis, a local man who had lived away forabout 15 years, family is everything. He grew up here,graduated from Delaware Valley in Callicoon, then went on toSUNY, Villanova for his law degree, and a seminary inPittsburgh. With a law degree and pastoral degree, Bill and hiswife Katrina moved to Syracuse, then Rochester. He practicedlaw and was a full-time pastor, but remembered speaking of theimportance of putting down roots with his congregation. "I oftenwaxed on about the cultural cancer of mobility and the loss ofplace in modern life," recounted Bill. "The funny part was that Idid it 5 hours or so from my actual homeland!" Later, when he


practiced law full-time, the Chellises realized it was time to "stopbeing hypocrites" as he put it, and "practice what they preached."

That feeling really hit home for the Chellises a couple summersago. They let their young daughter stay with the grandparents inJeffersonville while Mom and Dad were back in Rochester. Butshe got hurt on that vacation, and Bill and his wife were 5 hoursaway upstate. Bill said being so far away made him realize"every moment in life is truly precious." It made him re-thinkhow far they lived from their family, and Bill turned pensive. "Iwas also worried that my children were growing up and callingsomewhere home other than Jeffersonville. The sense of my kidsbeing 'from' somewhere different than my wife and I struck us asproblematic."

So they moved back home, bought a home in Jeffersonville,opened his law practice with the help of his wife, and they arenow raising their three children here. As they travel throughdifferent areas of Western Sullivan County, they share familyhistory with their kids. Katrina's grandparents once owned theLake Jeff Hotel. Bill's maternal grandparents owned the J.M.Schmidt store in North Branch, and his paternal grandparents hada farm on Swiss Hill.

For me, every day when I go into work at the real estate firmfounded by my dad more than 40 years ago, and which carries hisname to this day, I always think about family. It helps that I workwith my two brothers and my sister-in-law. But I know Dadwould be happy and proud that I've come back here, as well asmy older brother Joe, who with his wife Elise, moved back herethemselves in the 1990's, after living and working in NewHampshire for several years. Again, the importance of familycalled.

I enjoy seeing familiar faces and being able to identify someoneby the car they drive, the dog they walk, or the hat they wear. It'sa nice feeling to be greeted by a friend or acquaintance at a localrestaurant or pancake breakfast, rather than just being consideredanother customer. My daughter marvels at the amount of peopleI know and the ease of our casual conversations, where we askabout each other's jobs and families, with real care and concern.I hope she picks that up and carries it with her into her future,wherever she lands.

But, wherever that may be, I hope she'll always realize, despitewhat author Thomas Wolfe declared, "You CAN go home again."

Lynne Freda is a real estate agent at Matthew J.Freda Real Estate in Callicoon, N.Y., afamily-owned and run local business. You canreach her at [email protected] she alsoworked in television news in Tampa, FL as aproducer and executive producer for 26 years.

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Flowers, Fishing and Opera

I don’t fish as much anymore, but when I did,I would try to be attentive to the fauna and flora thatwould coexist in the same realm as the wily trout. Iwould watch an osprey fly overhead, a mink insearch of lunch or a flower in bloom. At thebeginning, I always carried with me to the streamArt Flick’s Streamside Guide to Naturals and theirImitations, which is signed by the author along withthe inscription, “I am glad you didn’t let anyoneoutbid you. Little by little, however, I started toempty my vest pockets and rely more on instinct,experience and yes, observation. In addition, I wasnot terribly concerned if I didn’t catch fish.

One of the things I first noticed was thatcertain flowers bloomed when particular Mayflieshatched. This event, called phenology amongscientific circles (to which I don’t belong), occurswhen environmental conditions are ideal for two ormore organisms. This phenomenon is nothing new,as several books have been written on the subject.One article, authored by a Charles Robertson anddating back to 1895 is titled, The Philosophy ofFlower Seasons and the Phaenological Relations ofthe Entomophilous Flora and the AnthophilousInsect Fauna. I have never read it, never will, andjust looked it up on the internet. However, pleasenote that you will be tested at the end of this articleand will be heavily penalized if you score low.

There is also an illustrated pretty little booktitled Trout Flies and Flowers, authored by IvanMahoney, who gives much credit to my friend,master angler and keen observer, Ed Lundquist.

Crocus and daffodils first appear in synch withthe early Quill Gordon Mayfly. You may also seethe appropriately named trout lily here and there.Also edible ramps and fiddlehead ferns sprout. Ifyou know where I can find a patch of these, pleaselet me know. Blue Quills, who seem to prefer rainydays, soon follow. Hendricksons abound when theragged forsythias start to show, although this mayhappen a bit earlier downstream, since thismechanism is also combined with altitude (and

attitude). At this time, the shad are upstream on the Delaware and guesswhere the Shadbush gets its name? Trilliums, which like wet, shady spots,go hand-in-hand with the March Brown, an ephemerella which appears to beon steroids.

Bigger still is the Green Drake, who is intertwined with rhododendronsirises and lilacs. Light Cahills abound throughout the summer along with liliesdaisies. The tiny Tricos materialize in August along with black-eyed susans.Fish terrestrials, such as ants, beetles and crickets when cosmos and dahliasappear. If you don’t agree, or have experienced different concurrences, don’twrite to the editor, as he wouldn’t have a clue and because there can be amarked difference in river and exact microclimate location. This is only myown general guide.

So now, instead of having my cherished Art Flick book with me,or dialing the fishing hot-line, I check my wife’s garden before I struggle intomy waders.

Just like fishing and flowers, opera has been an important part of my life.

You can see a lotjust by observing.“

“Yogi Berra once said,

By Marian! Vidal


Preferring the solitude of smaller pools off the beaten path, I havebeen known to belt out an operatic aria or two at dusk. On oneoccasion, what I thought was a blue heron perched on a rock,started to wade towards the riverbank while reeling in. So muchfor my keen power of observation. The poor fellow probablythought that I suffered from an uncontrollable and incurablemedical condition and wanted to get away post haste, creating asmall wake. Flowers and fishing also play an abundant role inopera. In Georges Bizet‘s the Pearl Fishers, and appropriately so,Nadir, the tenor lead happens to be a fisherman. Also by Bizet, isCarmen, and this time the leading tenor, Don Jose, who at thebeginning of the opera enters the stage as a gallant army officeris later reduced to a blabbering idiot by the captivatingly sultryAndalusian gypsy. In the 2nd Act he delivers “La fleur que tum’avais jetee”, also known as the Flower Song:

The flower that you tossed at me,I kept while in prison.Withered and dry,It retained its fragrant aroma.

I am not sure what type flower Carmen tossed Don Jose, butit may have been toxic.

Unfortunately for Bizet, Carmen was a fiasco when itdebuted and had to wait 10 years before it was considered a hit.Unfortunately, (again) he was already dead by the time.

Leo Delibes opera Lakme, is set in 19th century BritishIndia. It contains the famous Flower Duet, and if you watch a lotof T.V., you probably have heard it as background music to an oldairline commercial. The soprano dies honorably, committingsuicide by eating the poisonous datura, also known as the verytoxic angel’s trumpet.

Giuseppe Verdi’s La Traviata is based on a play titled, TheLady of the Camelias, written by Alexander Dumas, fils (as in“junior”). Traviata literally means a fallen woman, as in thepetals of a flower, or someone who has been deflowered, as is thecase of the leading lady, Violetta, who conveniently happens tobe a courtesan who favors camelias.

Then there is Madame Butterfly (as in bush), Puccini alsohas the tenor, Pinkerton, deliver the short flowery aria, AddioFiotito Asil (“Goodbye to this flowery refuge”) while the cherryblossoms are in bloom. The soprano then commits hara-kiri andprobably with good reason.

So between flowers, fishing and opera, you can see a lot justby observing.

Mariano Vidal is a registered architect.As a lyric tenor, he has performed atCarnegie Hall's Weill Recital, TownHall and at the NJPAC. He is a memberof The Lyric Quartet, who willperform throughout the year at theParksville Music Festival. When notflyfishing, he enjoys helping his wifeSusie around the garden.

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8 • Trout Festival & ParadeThe 10th Annual Trout Parade will rolldown Main Street at 1 p.m. with bands,floats, antique cars, musical performances,puppeteers, dancers and a whole lot offun. 11 a.m. Festival begins. DOWN-TOWN, Main Street, Livingston Manor.Info: 439-4227.

9 • Firemen’s Pancake BreakfastCome to the pancake breakfast at theCallicoon firehouse. 7 a.m-11 a.m., thenjoin us for the tractor parade, chicken BBQand afternoon events!

9 • Antique Tractor Parade, Paradehonoring the heritage of farming andagriculture in western Sullivan County.Farming families spanning several generationsshow their tractors, both old and new. A chick-en BBQ will be held after the parade. 12 Noon,Main Street, Callicoon. Info: 887-4444or 570-224-4235.

9 • Jeffersonville Lion’s Club GolfTournament. Swan Lake Golf & CountryClub. 38 Eagle Dr. , Swan Lake. 1 p.m.Info: 482-4061.

15 • Chicken BBQ, North Branchfirehouse, take-out only, 4-6 p.m.

17-Sept. 6 • Bridle Hill SummerDay Camp, A popular activity for all ages;drop in for one morning or an afternoonsession, it is a-la-carte and includes a ridinglesson and many educational horse activitieswith lots of other campers. The farm includesboth indoor and outdoor riding arenas socome rain or shine. Summer camp dates:Camp begins on June 17, 2013 throughSeptember 6, 2013. Day times: Monday throughFriday each week: AM Session: 9:00-12:00 p.m.and PM Session: 2:00-5:00 p.m. (3 hoursessions) Cost discount for pre purchase of five(5) days for nonconsecutive use package: AMsession: $40 (per session) and PM session: $40(per session). Info: 482-3993.

22-23 • Upper Delaware River PedalPaddle, Paddle down the Delaware River byday and pedal at night under a full moon. Thisweekend long event has options for every level

June 1 • Summer Youth Program at DelawareCommunity CenterSign up for our fun-filled summer activities atthe Youth Center, from 9-12 noon. Arts/Crafts& Environmental Program runs from July 1 –August 8, 2013 (6 weeks). Summer PEP/SportsProgram runs from June 24 – August 16, 2013(8 weeks). Swim lesson sign-up. Info: 887-5155.www.delawareyouthcenter.org

1-29: Farming with Kids – Fridays &Saturdays, 10 – 11:15 am - Children do farmchores (activities vary): milking goats, feedingchickens, gathering eggs, grooming horses, etc.Adults: $5.00. Children (age 4 and older): $4.00.Minimum of 5 people. No reservations needed.Apple Pond Farm, 80 Hahn Road, CallicoonCenter NY 845-482-4764 www.applepond-farm.com

8 • Chicken BBQ, United ReformedChurch, Youngsville.


bicyclist. Enjoy the beauty of the UpperDelaware River Valley from the roads and fromthe water. Eat farm fresh meals and roastmarshmallows at a campfire. Narrowsburg, NY.For detailed description, visit www.pad-dlepedal.com

22 • Day to be Gay FestivalA day of music, entertainment, food, drink andshopping. Celebrating the GLBT Community ofthe Catskills. 11-5 p.m. Hills Country Inn,Callicoon Center, NY. Info: 583-3141

23 • A Lotta RicottaSaturday 10:30-12:30 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

26 - August 28 • Callicoon Center BandConcerts, Every Wednesday night 8 p.m. atthe Callicoon Center Band Stand. Bring a blan-ket or lawn chair, rain or shine. Though theconcerts are free, a "cigar box" is passed atintermission for those who wish to make adonation of choice for the band. Refreshmentsare available at the Country Store and the FireHouse- provided by the Ladies Auxillary.

30 • Motorcycle/Antique Car Poker RunSign-up begins at 9 a.m. Jeffersonville Firehouse.Info: 482-4289.

Sullivan CountyFarmers’ MarketsJeffersonville - ThursdaysJuly 4 - August 30, 3-6 p.m.Parking lot of St. George’s Church

Callicoon - Sundays May 5 - Nov. 24, 11-2 p.m.Callicoon Creek Park, Audley Dorrer Drive

Liberty - FridaysJune 7 - Oct. 11, 3-6 p.m.Sullivan County Visitors Ass. parking lot, 100 Sullivan Avenue.

Kauneonga Lake - FridaysJuly 5 - Aug. 30, 3-6 p.m.Firefighter’s Pavilion, 3594 Route 55

Cornell Cooperative Extension of SullivanCounty, 292-6180, ext. 115www.sullivancountyfarmersmarkets.org

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July 1 • Delaware Community CenterPool opens and swimming lessons begin.Info: 887-5155. www.delawareyouthcenter.org.

4 • Narrowsburg Fire DepartmentParade & Chicken BBQInfo: 252-3328. www.narrowsburgfd.com

5-27: Farming with Kids – Fridays &Saturdays, 10-11:15am - Children do somefarm chores (activities vary): milking goats,feeding chickens, gathering eggs, groominghorses, etc. Adults: $5.00. Children (age 4 andolder): $4.00. Minimum of 5 people. Noreservations needed. Apple Pond Farm, 80Hahn Road, Callicoon Center NY. Info: 845-482-4764 www.applepondfarm.com

5-6 • Rummage SaleBenefit Kenoza Lake UnitedMethodist Church at church. 9-3 p.m.

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

6 • Independence Day Parade & FestivalParade line-up will be at the Roscoe CentralSchool Parking Lot at 10 a.m. Parade begins at11 a.m. All are welcome to participate. Allmarchers are welcome and encouraged tomarch. Craft show, 10-4 p.m. All sorts of wares.Fun for the entire family! The Roscoe FireDepartment will be selling their deliciousbarbecue chicken. Info: 607-498-5347

6 • Unveiling of Memorial Window inhonor of Francis Curey, WWII awardedMedal of Honor. Sullivan County HistoricalSociety, 265 Main St., Hurleyville, NY.Info: 845-434-8044

6 • Founders Day Street FairSpecials at local shops, street vendors, live

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

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

27 • Callicoon Creek Park “Under theMoon in Callicoon” Concert SeriesAre you ready for a night in the Park? For astarlight picnic? Bring a friend. Tuck in with ablanket. Get comfy in a lawn chair. There'snothing quite like a concert under a River Basinsky. Featuring Janet Burgan Barbecue Bob andthe Spareribs, 8 p.m., Callicoon Creek Park,Audley Dorrer Drive, Callicoon.Info: callicooncreekpark.blogspot.com

27-28 • Civil War EncampmentThe 25th Annual Civil War Encampment andBattle Reenactment will be held at WalnutMountain Park (off Route 55 West) in thetown of Liberty, New York. Come view thedaily routines of the Civil War soldiers fromboth the Union and Confederate standpoints.Watch full scale battles unfold as if on a hugeoutdoor theater screen. Re-enactors will enter-tain you with scenarios. All this will be per-formed in a very authentic 19th centuryatmosphere. You also may visit sulter rowwhere the re-enactors purchase their equip-ment. There is an on-site concession for foodand drink. Bring light lawn chairs to view bat-

music, children’s activities, art shows and more!3rd St., Wurtsboro, NY. Info: 845-283-3361

7 • Chicken BarbecueHortonville Fire Department, take out only.

13 • Callicoon Creek Park “Under theMoon in Callicoon” Concert SeriesAre you ready for a night in the Park? For astarlight picnic? Bring a friend. Tuck in with ablanket. Get comfy in a lawn chair. There'snothing quite like a concert under a River Basinsky. Featuring Elizabeth Rose & Brewster Smithand Doug Rogers & Hoy Polloy, 8 p.m.,Callicoon Creek Park, Audley Dorrer Drive,Callicoon. Info: callicooncreekpark.blogspot.com

19-20 • 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 21)

20 • Horse Show/Lions Club CharityShow, 9 a.m., all day, Stone Wall Farms,Jeffersonville, NY. Info: 482-3330.

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

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tles. Gates are open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. onSaturday, and from 9 a.m. to the conclusion ofthe battle on Sunday. 5 and under are free;Adults: $10; Seniors: $8; Groups of 8 or more:$8 per person. www.143rdnewyorkvolun-teers.org

27 • Chicken Barbecue & Bake SaleKenoza Lake Fire Department at firehouse.4:30-6:30 p.m.

27 • 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.

27 • Old Time Fair & BBQOd fashioned activities such as horseshoepitching, corn shucking and lady’s skilletthrowing, 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.

28 • Riverfest, a music, art and environmentalfestival featuring artists & artisans, a kids korner,live poster auction, live music and great food.Downtown Narrowsburg. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.Info: 252-7576.

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

28 • Family Fun Day, Family Day isdesigned for families with children ages 5-12,but older and younger siblings, as well asparents, grandparents, and other familymembers, will find something to do. Weencourage families to make a day of it bybringing a picnic lunch and enjoying thebeautiful Bethel Woods environment. Have funwith your family at Family Day!11-3 p.m. BethelWoods, 200 Hurd Road, Bethel, NY.Info: 1-800-745-3000.www.bethelwoodscenter.org

28 • Solar Sundays1-3 pm - Introduction to renewable energy andtour of on-site systems (wind turbine, solar

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electric, solar thermal) with full financial infor-mation included. Reservations. $20.00/person.Minimum 4 people. Apple Pond Farm, 80Hahn Road, Callicoon Center NY 845-482-4764. www.applepondfarm.com

August1, 2, 3, 4 • MazFest Music Festival 2013Roscoe’s Fireman’s Field, 297 Gulf Road,Roscoe, NY. For more info www.mazmyth.com

August 2-31 • 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

2 • Old Time FiddlersJeffersonville Firehouse, 6:30 p.m.

2-3 • Rummage SaleBenefit Kenoza Lake United MethodistChurch at church. 9-3 p.m.

3 • Jeffersonville Fire Department’s125th Anniversary CelebrationBag Pipes and regional fire depts. will partici-pate in parade with their antique trucks and


equipment. Parade line-up at Noon on WillyAvenue, parade starts at 1 p.m and ends infield at Dick’s Auto Sales in Kohlertown. Beertent, food vendors, D.J. and huge inflatables forthe kids. Info: 845-866-0889

4 • Pancake BreakfastCallicoon Center Fire Dept. at firehouse.

9, 10, 11 • Sullivan County DemocratMen’s Golf Tournament, Villa RomaCountry Club. Reservations Required.Info: 887-5200.

10 • Callicoon Creek Park “Under theMoon in Callicoon” Concert SeriesAre you ready for a night in the Park? For astarlight picnic? Bring a friend. Tuck in with ablanket. Get comfy in a lawn chair. There'snothing quite like a concert under a River Basinsky. Featuring Little Sparrow andGone Fishin' Band, 8 p.m., Callicoon CreekPark, Audley Dorrer Drive, Callicoon.Info: callicooncreekpark.blogspot.com

10, 17, 24, 31 • Rummage SaleBenefit Kenoza Lake United MethodistChurch at church. 9-1 p.m.

11 • For the Love of Horses1-3pm - Featuring draft, carriage and ridinghorses. Demonstrations of pulling logs, drivingto carriage. $8.00/person. Minimum of 8 peo-ple. Reservations preferred. Apple Pond Farm,80 Hahn Road, Callicoon Center NY 845-482-4764 www.applepondfarm.com

12 • Sullivan Renaissance AwardsCeremony held at SUNY Sullivan, 112 CollegeRoad, Loch Sheldrake. 6 p.m. Info: 295-2445.

16, 17, 18 • 134th 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

17-18 • Bagel FestivalSaturday will feature a parade, celebs, digin-taries, the making of the worlds longest bagelchain, the worlds largest tye dye peace signbagel, bagel and food vendors, music, and more.Sunday will include Bagels and Brunch onBroadway. Local farmers and their

produce/food will be brought together withcelebrity chefs to create a brunch type dish.Saturday, 10-5 p.m. Free; Sunday, 10 -2 p.m.Tickets will be available on site for brunch.Broadway, Monticello. Info: 845-665-9230

24 • JACC Town Wide Yard Sale & FleaMarket in Jeffersonville & YoungsvilleA fun day of hunting for bargains & uniqueitems throughout both communities & villages!9-3 p.m. For vendor space or to have youryard sale listed, contact The Jeffersonville AreaChamber of Commerce at 845-482-5688Follow us on Facebook @ facebook.com/JACCYardsale

24 • Annual Community Yard Sale at theDelaware Youth Center. Rent a space, sell yourstuff! For information call 887-5634.

24 • Annual Hortonville Parade & FieldDay, Hortonville Fire Department’s annualparade and field day starts at Noon on MainStreet, Hortonville, followed by games and food(including chicken barbeque) at the firemen’sfield. Fun for all ages.

24 • Callicoon Creek Park “Under theMoon in Callicoon” Concert SeriesAre you ready for a night in the Park? For astarlight picnic? Bring a friend. Tuck in with ablanket. Get comfy in a lawn chair. There'snothing quite like a concert under a RiverBasin sky. Featuring Black Onion and WhiskeyBent, 8 p.m., Callicoon Creek Park, AudleyDorrer Drive, Callicoon.Info: callicooncreekpark.blogspot.com

September 1-29 • Harvest Festival at Bethel WoodsSundays through September, 11-4 p.m. Bethel

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Woods, Hurd Road, Bethel, NY. Info: 295-2446. September 1- Rosehaven Alpaca Festival September 8 - Sullivan County Heritage Faire.Revolution to Revolution – the 1760’s tothe 1960’s.September 15 - World Celebration Festival September 22 - Earth Day in Autumn and the Live Well, Be Well Event Sept. 29 - Rustic for the Home Exploration of Crafts with a Focus onthe Home

Farmers Market, Diverse Craft Village, FestivalFoods, Live Music, Children's Area with artactivities and community performances , Cornand Hay Mazes, Arts, Pony Ride and more!Admission is FREE and Parking is $2.00. Nopets allowed on grounds.

7 • Bag DayBenefit Kenoza Lake United MethodistChurch at church. 9-1 p.m.

7-28 • Farming with KidsSaturdays, 10-11:15am - Children do somefarm chores (activities vary): milking goats, feed-ing chickens, gathering eggs, grooming horses,etc. Adults: $5.00. Children (age 4 and older):$4.00. Minimum of 5 people. No reservationsneeded. Apple Pond Farm, 80 Hahn Road,Callicoon Center NY 845-482-4764www.applepondfarm.com

8 • Grover Hermann Benefit PancakeBreakfast, 7-12 Noon. Hortonville firehouse.

10 • Jeff Lions Rabies Clinic, Jeff Firehouse,6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Info: 482-3330.

10-June 17, 2014 • Bridle Hill FarmAfter School, Riding Educational Program,Five (5) week session after school program(SWCS bus drop off point – “Money” bus withdriver Ms. Roseta Rosa) Begins September10th, 2013 through June 17th, 2014, Two (2)hours after school once per week (except noprogram when school is not in session.) EveryTuesday @ 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM; Total cost $90per child ($18 per student for two hours onceper week.) Includes riding, horse care, feeding,


grooming basics, hoof health, tacking, blanketing,barn activities, and cleanup. Info: 482-3993.

14 • Chicken BBQ, benefit for HortonvillePresbyterian Church. Pre-orders only: $9.Pick-up between 4-5:30 p.m. at Hortonvillefirehouse. Info: 887-4214.

14 • Pancake Breakfast, 7-12 Noon.Presbyterian Church, Jeffersonville.

14 • 22nd Annual VonSteuben DayParade & German Festival, Parade 12Noon. Entertainment, vendors & ethnic foodand children’s activities following at Firemen'sField, Yulan.

14 • Tractor Parade & Duck RaceCome down to Jeffersonville for a great dayfilled with fun activities for the whole family!Festival starts off with the 3rd annual TractorParade at 11 a.m. on Main Street. Watch areaFarmers drive their Tractor's down Main St,ranging from old to new! Join in the Festivities!Followed by the Annual Duck Race at 1 p.m. atMill Pond and ends at The Schadt MemorialBridge (footbridge near Gazebo on MainStreet). 3,400 ducks have raced in prior years!Race benefits community improvements andspondored by JEMS. Info: 482-3731

15 • 84th SCVFA Sullivan CountyFiremens Association ParadeRock Hill, 2 p.m.

21 • Chicken BBQ, United ReformedChurch, Youngsville.

21 • A Lotta Ricotta1-3pm - Make whole milk ricotta cheese. Learnways to serve it. Sample local artisanal cheeses.$40.00 Reservations required. Proceeds tobenefit the Sullivan County Farm Network.Apple Pond Farm, 80 Hahn Road, CallicoonCenter NY 845-482-4764 www.applepond-farm.com

28-29 • National Alpaca Farm DaysVisit our area alpaca farms and learn all aboutalpacas. Imagine! Alpacas will have their farmopen to visitors on Sat. and Sun. from 10-4p.m., located at 132 E. Hill Road, Jeffersonville,845-231-3315, Nature’s Reserve Alpacas willhave their farm open on Saturday from 2-4p.m., located at 408 River Road, Callicoon,845-887-2012.

29 • Pancake Breakfast, 7-12 Noon. NorthBranch Fire Department at firehouse.

October5-19: Farming with Kids – Saturdays,10-11:15am - Children do some farm chores(activities vary): milking goats, feeding chickens,gathering eggs, grooming horses, etc. Adults:$5.00. Children (age 4 and older): $4.00.Minimum of 5 people. No reservations needed.Apple Pond Farm, 80 Hahn Road, CallicoonCenter, NY. Info:845-482-4764. www.apple-pondfarm.com

5 • 3rd Annual Wine Festival, 11-4 p.m.,More than 20 regional wineries will gatheronce again at Bethel Woods Center for theArts. The Wine Festival will feature tastingsfrom wineries in the Hudson Valley and FingerLakes region, all of which will be available forsale. $15.00 Tasting Fee with wine glass $5.00GA / Designated Driver. 200 Hurd Rd., Bethel,NY. Info: 800-745-3000.www.bethelwoodscenter.org

5 • Penny Social, Doors open 6:00 p.m. -Calling 8 p.m., benefit of St. Francis RC Church,Youngsville firehouse.

12 • Craft Beer Festival & Annual ChiliCook-off, An outdoor beer, food and musicfestival designed to stimulate and educate yourpalate through local food and unbelievableNew York beer. Craft beers from over 25breweries will be available for sampling againsta backdrop of live music and the site of the1969 Woodstock festival. The spacious MarketSheds at Bethel Woods will also be the placefor local food favorites for sale by a selection ofvendors. Shop for merchandise from yourfavorite brewery and related products fromcarefully selected vendors. A $40 per personticket includes a commemorative glass andunlimited sampling. Tickets, if available, will be$45 at the gate. Only a limited number of tick-ets will be sold. Admission also includes a sam-pling glass, tasting notebook, LIVE MUSIC fromnational and regional bands and guest speakersfeaturing brewing techniques and cooking withbeer. A VIP Sampling Pass is available for $75per person and includes the above, plus onehour early access to the breweries, reserved

seating in front of the Festival Stage, souvenirshirt and laminate , and admission to TheMuseum at Bethel Woods. A $15 designateddriver ticket is available and includes Museumadmission. You must be 21+ years of age topurchase sampling tickets and valid ID isrequired for admission. Event staff reserves theright to refuse service to anyone at anytime.The traditional Chili Day in October ChiliCook-off will take place inside the EventGallery and will feature sampling and voting fora $2 donation to benefit participating organiza-tions. Tickets to the Craft Beer Festival notrequired for admission to the Chili Cook-off.200 Hurd Rd., Bethel, NY. Info: 800-745-3000

12-13 • TroutOberFest, A 2-day fly fishingevent featuring fly tyers, instructional classes,presentations, new products, special deals andmore. A great chance to meet other fly anglers,share stories, and hit the river for some fall fish-ing. 52 Stewart Ave., Roscoe, NY. Info: 607-498-5194.

12 • Roast Beef Dinner, Kenoza Lake FireDept. at firehouse. 4:00-7:30 p.m.

13 • A Little Bit of Everything at ApplePond Farm, 10am-1pm - Feeding animals,milking goats, grooming horses, gardening...andmore. $5.00/person, all ages. Proceeds to bene-fit the Sullivan County Farm Network. ApplePond Farm, 80 Hahn Road, Callicoon CenterNY 845-482-4764 www.applepondfarm.com

19 • Roast Beef Dinner4:30 p.m.- 8:30 p.m Jeffersonville Fire Dept.at firehouse. Info: 482-4289.

19 • Dog Costume Parade andAnniversary Party at Towne Gift Shoppe

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Summer Reading ProgramJuly 8 through August 8 at all threebranches. Visit our website for registrationand updates, www.wsplonline.org.

Story TimeStory Time at all three branches--startingthis Fall (and Spring 2014). Mondays atNarrowsburg, 1:00-200 p.m.; Thursdays atCallicoon, 10:00-11:00 a.m.; Thursdays atJeffersonville, 1:00-2:00 p.m.

Book SalesJuly 27 • 9-4pm Annual Callicoon Street Fair Book Sale,Main Street, Callicoon.August 9, 10, 11 • 9-3pm Annual Firehouse Book Sale atJeffersonville Firehouse.

Holiday Book Sale TBA, Jeffersonville Library.

First Fridays: ContemporaryAuthor Series1st Friday of each month throughDecember 2013. And April throughDecember 2014. Open mic 7:30 p.m.,visiting author 8 p.m. at Tusten-CochectonBranch, Narrowsburg.

Book Discussion GroupNarrowsburg branch--meets the 3rdFriday of each month, 4:00 p.m.

Chess for FunEvery Friday at the Narrowsburg branch,6:00 p.m.

Knitwitz Knitting GroupJeffersonville branch - meets the 1st and3rd Tuesday of each month, 6:30 p.m.

Pumpkin DecoratingOctober, TBA • All three branches

Public Computer CenterMondays in Narrowsburg: Support 1-4 p.m.Class 4-6 p.m.

Tuesdays in Jeffersonville: Support 1-6 p.m.

Wednesdays in Callicoon: Class 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Support 1-4 p.m.

Fridays in Jeffersonville: Support 1-3 p.m.Class 5-7 p.m.

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

Western SullivanPublic Library

Join us for our 3rd year anniversary celebration.Prizes for 3 categories. Refreshments, sales andfun. Parade line-up 1 p.m. Parade starts at 1:15.Info: 482-4182.

20 • Chicken BBQ Take-outCallicoon Center Fire Dept. at firehouse.

26 • Delaware Youth Center’sHalloween Extravaganza...Children’s Costume Parade and Party: TheDelaware Youth Center sponsors a children'scostume parade down Main Street. Line up12:45 pm behind the Delaware Free Libraryand parade begins at 1 p.m. Games and treatsat the youth center following the parade.

Halloween Dance: Adult costume party; Liveband, prizes for best costumes 8 p.m. -12midnight. Bring your own refreshments. Forinformation call 887-5155.

All are welcome. For information call 887-5155.Delaware Youth Center, Callicoon.www.delawareyouthcenter.org.

26 • 87th Annual Roast Beef Dinner4:30-9 p.m., Youngsville Fire Dept. at firehouse.

31 • Halloween Parade & CostumeJudging, Jeffersonville Lions Club AnnualHalloween Party & Parade. Line-up 6 p.m. onCenter Street near Library. March to firehouse,costume judging and refreshments.Info: 482-3330 or 482-4661.

November5 • Election Day Soup & Chili Sale,Kenoza Lake Methodist Church at KenozaLake firehouse. 11 a.m. until sold out.

9 • Ham & Turkey Raffle, CallicoonCenter Fire Dept.

10 • Pancake Breakfast, HortonvilleVolunteer Fire Co., at firehouse. 7-12 Noon.

29-30 • Holiday Craft FairUnique assortment of merchandise for holidayshopping. Delaware Community Center,Callicoon, 9-4 p.m. Info: 887-5634.www.delawareyouthcenter.org.

29 • Annual James Dworetsky MemorialHoliday Parade, 7p.m., Main Street,Jeffersonville. After parade visit with Santa atJeffersonville firehouse. To enter a float orparticipate, call 482-4151.

29-Dec. 24 • Deck the Halls inJeffersonville, come to town to find uniquegifts for a great price at our local shops. Foreach purchase you make at participating shops,you will be entered to win a gift certificate tothe shop of your choice or gift basket.Info: 482-5688.

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

December7 • Christmas in Callicoon, Children'sChristmas Party from 1-3 p.m. at the DelawareCommunity Center. Arts and crafts projectsfor holiday giving, cupcake decorating, photoswith Santa for a nominal fee. Info: 887-5155.www.delawareyouthcenter.org.

7-8 • Handmade for the HolidaysQuality Craft Fair, 11-4 p.m. at Duke’s Pottery,855 Cty. Rd. 93, Roscoe. Info: 607-498-5207.

14 • Santa Visits JeffersonvilleSanta and his Elves will be visiting in the lobbyof Jeff Bank in Jeffersonville from 12:30-3:30p.m. Come for a visit and have your phototaken with Santa! There will be cookies, hotchocolate and Christmas coloring pages to takehome or give to Santa. Sponsored by Jeff Bankand Jeffersonville Area Chamber of Commerce.Suggested donation $3.00 with proceedsdonated to the local food bank.For more info: 482-5688.

14-15 • Handmade for the HolidaysQuality Craft Fair, 11-4 p.m. at Duke’s Pottery,855 Cty. Rd. 93, Roscoe. Info: 607-498-5207

2014 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, obser-vation, guest lectures, films, poster auction, eagleart. 9:30-4:30 p.m. Info: 252-6509. www.dvea-glealliance.org


February 9 • Pancake Breakfast7-12 Noon, Youngsville Fire Dept. at firehouse.

February 14-March 15 • Annual Global Home Floor ModelSale, 4929 Main St., Jeffersonville, NY. Info: (845) 482-3652.www.globalhomeny.com

March 15 • St. Patrick’s Day ParadeParade starts at 1 p.m., Main Street, Jeffersonville. Sponsored by theJeffersonville Fire Department. To participate or enter a float in parade,call 482-4289.

April TBA • Roast Beef DinnerCallicoon Center Fire Dept. at firehouse.

April 12 • Easter Egg Hunt11 a.m. Delaware Youth Center. Info: 887-5155.

April 13 • Kiwanis Palm Sunday Pancake BreakfastBenefit the youth of the community held at Delaware CommunityCenter. 7-12 Noon.

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

April TBA • 13th Annual Chicken BBQ Take-outJeffersonville Fire Dept. 1-4 p.m. until gone. Info: 482-4289.

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

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

April 26 • Annual Roast Beef Dinner,North Branch Fire Dept., 4-9 p.m. at firehouse.

May TBA • Foodstock - Fine Food and Wine Festival. You'llshop and taste samples of food, wine and specialty products from over50 vendors! Held in Tennis Building at Villa Roma, 11-3 p.m. Info: 845-482-4141.

May 3 • Penny Social, St. Francis Church atYoungsville firehouse, 6 p.m.

May 4 • Pancake & French Toast Breakfast, Kenoza Lake FireDept. at firehouse, 7-11:00 a.m.

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June 1 (Saturday)Concert: David Driver “On the TwentiethCentury,” reinventing some of the best songsof the last century, with special guest BlytheGurda, sponsored and presented by DVAA, 8p.m., Tusten Theatre, 210 Bridge Street,Narrowsburg, NY. Admission: 252-7272.www.ArtsAllianceSite.org

June 1 - June 9 Special Exhibit: Celebrating the 10thAnniversary of the Livingston Manor TroutParade. CAS Arts Center, 48 Main Street,Livingston Manor, NY. Gallery Hours: Thurs.-Sat. & Mon. , 11-6 p.m. Sun. 11-3 p.m.Info: 845-436-4227

June 8 (Saturday)Concert: Christine Lavin, sponsored andpresented by RiverFolk Concerts, 8 p.m.,The Cooperage, 1030 Main Street, Honesdale,PA. Raffle to benefit Delaware Valley ArtsAlliance. Admission: 252-6783.www.ArtsAllianceSite.org

June 9 (Sunday)Concert: Sullivan County CommunityChorus presents “L’Chaim,” a spring concertunder the baton of Kevin J. Giroux,Immaculate Conception Church, Woodbourne,NY. Info: Lucille Horton, 794-7869.

June 11 - 16 (Tuesday - Sunday)Theatre: Neil Simon’s “The Odd Couple,” aForestburgh Playhouse production, 8 p.m. (2p.m. and 8 p.m. Wednesday and 3 p.m.Sunday), Forestburgh Playhouse, 39Forestburgh Road, Forestburgh, NY.Box office: 794-1194.

June 14 - July 6 (Friday - Saturday)Exhibit: “Perhaps in a Dream, Joe Statutophotography, sponsored and presented byDVAA, Alliance Gallery, Delaware ArtsCenter, 37 Main Street, Narrowsburg, NY.Gallery hours: Tuesday - Saturday, 10-4 p.m.Free. Info: 252-7576. Opening reception:Friday, June 14, 7-9 p.m.www.ArtsAllianceSite.org

June 14 - July 6 (Friday - Saturday)Exhibit: Matt Pozorski, sculpture anddrawing, sponsored and presented by DVAA,Loft Gallery, Delaware Arts Center, 37 MainStreet, Narrowsburg, NY. Gallery hours:Tuesday - Saturday, 10-4 p.m. (andseasonally, Sundays,11-3 p.m.). Free. Info:252-7576. Opening reception: Friday, June 14,7-9 p.m. www.ArtsAllianceSite.org

June 15 (Saturday)Celtic WomanPavilion Stage, 8:00 p.m. Bethel Woods,200 Hurd Road, Bethel, NY. Info: 1-800-745-3000. www.bethelwoodscenter.org

June 15 (Saturday)The Subtle Body, NACL Theater, 110Highland Lake Rd. Highland Lake NY, 7:30p.m. Info: 557-0694. www.nacl.org

June 15 – July 14CAS Summer Members ShowOpening Reception 6-8 p.m. CAS Arts Center,48 Main Street, Livingston Manor, NY.Gallery Hours: Thurs.- Sat. & Mon., 11-6 p.m.Sun. 11-3 p.m. Info: 845-436-4227

June 15 (Saturday)Craft Show: Audubon Craft Festival10-5 p.m., Livingston Manor, NY.Info: 439-4325 or www.sullivanaudubon.org.

June 18 - 30 (Tuesday - Sunday)Theatre: “Joseph and the AmazingTechnicolor Dreamcoat,” a ForestburghPlayhouse production, 8 p.m. (2 p.m. and 8p.m. Wednesday and 3 p.m. Sunday),Forestburgh Playhouse, 39 Forestburgh Road,Forestburgh, NY. Box office: 794-1194.

June 20 (Thursday)Hot Tuna with special guest Jill SobuleEvent Gallery, 8:00 p.m. Bethel Woods,200 Hurd Road, Bethel, NY. Info: 1-800-745-3000. www.bethelwoodscenter.org

June 21 (Friday)Gay Pride Dance, 7-11 p.m., CatskillDistilling Co., 2037 Route 17B, Bethel, NY.

June 22 (Saturday)Festival: Day to Be Gay Festival, Noon to 5p.m., Hills Country Inn, 6 Hills Resort Rd,Callicoon Center, NY.

June 22 (Saturday)Joan Baez & Indigo Girls Pavilion Stage, 8:00 p.m. Bethel Woods,200 Hurd Road, Bethel, NY. Info: 1-800-745-3000. www.bethelwoodscenter.org

June 23 (Sunday)Wormholes, 110 Highland Lake Rd.Highland Lake NY, 4:00 p.m.Info: 557-0694. www.nacl.org

June 29 (Saturday)HEART and Jason Bonham'sLED ZEPPELIN ExperiencePavilion Stage, 7:30 p.m. Bethel Woods,200 Hurd Road, Bethel, NY. Info: 1-800-745-3000. www.bethelwoodscenter.org

JULY

July 2 (Tuesday)Dave Matthews Band with special guest Fitz and the TantrumsPavilion Stage, 7:00 p.m. Bethel Woods,200 Hurd Road, Bethel, NY. Info: 1-800-745-3000. www.bethelwoodscenter.org

July 2 - 14 (Tuesday - Sunday)Theatre: Dolly Parton’s “9 to 5,” aForestburgh Playhouse production, 8 p.m.(2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Wednesday and 3 p.m.Sunday), Forestburgh Playhouse, 39Forestburgh Road, Forestburgh, NY. Box office: 794-1194.

July 6 (raindate, July 7) (Saturday)Artwalk/chalkwalk: featuring local artistsand craftspeople, 10-4 p.m., fromWaterWheel Junction on Main Street totheLivingston Manor library. Maps will beavailable of artist/craft vendor positions. Foradditional information call 439-4325 or visitwww.livingstonmanor.org.

July 7 (Sunday)Counselor-in-Training Program A Performing Arts Community ServiceOpportunity for Teens Grades 11 and 128:30 a.m. Bethel Woods, 200 Hurd Road,

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July 12 - August 3 (Friday - Saturday)Exhibit: “Amusing the Muse,” RichardGubernick drawings, sponsored and presentedby DVAA, Alliance Gallery, Delaware ArtsCenter, 37 Main Street, Narrowsburg, NY.Gallery hours: Tuesday - Saturday, 10-4 p.m.Sundays from 11-3 p.m. Free. Info: 252-7576.Opening reception: Friday, July 12, 7-9 p.m.www.ArtsAllianceSite.org

July 12 - August 3 (Friday - Saturday)Exhibit: Edward Evans & Joyce Pommerpaintings, sponsored and presented by DVAA,Loft Gallery, Delaware Arts Center, 37 MainStreet, Narrowsburg, NY. Gallery hours:Tuesday - Saturday, 10-4 p.m., Sundays, 11-3p.m. Free. Info: 252-7576. Opening reception:Friday, July 12, 7-9 p.m.www.ArtsAllianceSite.org

July 12 - 14 (Friday - Saturday)Exhibit: “Art in Bloom,” a group show of artwith interpretive floral arrangements by localgarden clubs and master gardeners, sponsoredand presented by DVAA, Krause Recital Hall,Delaware Arts Center, 37 Main Street,Narrowsburg, NY. Gallery hours: Tuesday -Saturday, 10-4 p.m. Free. Info: 252-7576.Opening reception: Friday, July 12, 7-9 p.m.www.ArtsAllianceSite.org

July 12 (Friday)Big Time Rush & Victoria Justice with special guest Olivia SutherlandPavilion Stage, 7:00 p.m. Bethel Woods,200 Hurd Road, Bethel, NY. Info: 1-800-745-3000. www.bethelwoodscenter.org

July 13 (Saturday)Concert: Bob Malone, sponsored andpresented by RiverFolk Concerts, 8 p.m., TheCooperage, 1030 Main Street, Honesdale, PA.Info: 252-6783.

July 13 (Saturday)Callicoon Creek Park “Under the Moonin Callicoon” Concert SeriesAre you ready for a night in the Park? For astarlight picnic? Bring a friend. Tuck in with ablanket. Get comfy in a lawn chair. There'snothing quite like a concert under a RiverBasin sky. Featuring Elizabeth Rose &Brewster Smith and Doug Rogers & HoyPolloy, 8 p.m., Callicoon Creek Park, AudleyDorrer Drive, Callicoon. Info: callicooncreek-park.blogspot.com

July 14 (Sunday)Opening Day on the Lawn offers BachChorale Preludes, a Borodin String Quartet,and a host of familiar, beloved tunes allarranged for winds. Judith Pearce, flute; MattSullivan, oboe; Pavel Vinnitsky, clarinet;Adam Schommer, French horn; Gina Cuffari,bassoon. Presbyterian Church, Route 52,Jeffersonville, NY. 3 p.m. Weekend ofChamber Music,Weekend of Chamber Music,Info: 887-5803. www.WCMconcerts.org.

July 18 (Thursday)MusicTalks! with Transprovisations meansimprovisation in various styles and mixed

media performance art, plus discussion anddemonstration of how improv invigorates thecomposition and the performance of writtenmusic. Andrew Waggoner, composer/violin;Caroline Stinson, cello; Matt Sullivan, oboeand Ken Cro-Ken, painter. Olde North BranchInn, North Branch, NY. 7:30 p.m. Weekend ofChamber Music, Info: 887-5803.www.WCMconcerts.org.

July 19 (Friday)Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons Pavilion Stage, 8:00 p.m. Bethel Woods,200 Hurd Road, Bethel, NY. Info: 1-800-745-3000. www.bethelwoodscenter.org

July 20 (Saturday)Celebrate 20 with WCM! Saturday Night inthe Barn pays tribute to flutist and WCMfounder Judith Pearce. Music includes aMartinu Trio, Beethoven’s Piano Sonata Op.109, Maw’s “Night Thoughts” for solo flute,Bach Chorale Preludes and Harbison’s SongsAmerica Loves to Sing. Judith Pearce, flute;Pavel Vinnitsky, clarinet; Anna Lim, violin;Caroline Stinson, cello; Tannis Gibson, piano;Andrew Waggoner, violin. Eddie Adams Barn,North Branch Road, Jeffersonville, NY. Pre-concert talk 7 p.m.; concert 8 p.m.Refreshments follow. Weekend of ChamberMusic, Info: 887-5803.www.WCMconcerts.org.

July 20 (Saturday)Natalie Merchantwith The Hudson Valley Philharmonic Randall Craig Fleischer, conductorPavilion Stage, 8:00 p.m. Bethel Woods,200 Hurd Road, Bethel, NY. Info: 1-800-745-3000. www.bethelwoodscenter.org

July 20 – August 25Third Exhibition, Large Paintings andSmall Watercolor/Collages of Lisa Samalinand Found Objects and Image Staining ofCharles Wilkin, Artist Talk 3 p.m., OpeningReception 4-6 p.m. CAS Arts Center, 48 MainStreet, Livingston Manor, NY. Gallery Hours:Thurs.- Sat. & Mon., 11-6 p.m. Sun. 11-3 p.m.Info: 845-436-4227July 20 (Saturday)NACL Theatre, The Slipper Room Presents:Mr. Choade’s Wild Ride, doors open at 8p.m. 110 Highland Lake Rd. Highland LakeNY. Info: 557-0694 www.nacl.org

July 21 (Sunday)Market Music, event features free samples ofchamber music at a relaxed, outdoor farmer’smarket. Andrew Waggoner, violin; CarolineStinson, cello and special guests. CallicoonFarmers' Market, Callicoon, NY. 11am. Free,donations are welcome.Weekend of ChamberMusic, Info: 887-5803.www.WCMconcerts.org.

July 22 (Monday)Youth Opera Experience, An OperaWorkshop for Youth in Grades 2-69:00 a.m. Bethel Woods, 200 Hurd Road,Bethel, NY. Info: 1-800-745-3000.www.bethelwoodscenter.org

July 24 (Wednesday)Allen Yueh, solo piano Presented in Collaboration with ShandeleeMusic Festival, Event Gallery, 8:00 p.m.Bethel Woods, 200 Hurd Road, Bethel, NY.Info: 1-800-745-3000 or 439-3277.www.bethelwoodscenter.org

July 25 (Thursday)EAGLES, Pavilion Stage, 8:00 p.m. BethelWoods, 200 Hurd Road, Bethel, NY. Info: 1-800-745-3000. www.bethelwoodscenter.org

July 26 (Friday)At Work & Play Behind the Notes givesaudiences an up close sneak peek at the GrandFinale concert July 27, with interactive openrehearsal and discussion by the artists, plusaudience Q&A with composer-in-residenceJohn Harbison and WCM artists. Eddie AdamsBarn, North Branch Road, Jeffersonville,NY. 7:00 p.m. Free, donations welcome.Weekend of Chamber Music, Info: 887-5803.www.WCMconcerts.org.

July 26 (Friday)Tim McGraw with Brantley Gilbert, Loveand Theft, Pavilion Stage, 7:00 p.m. BethelWoods, 200 Hurd Road, Bethel, NY. Info: 1-800-745-3000. www.bethelwoodscenter.org

July 27 (Saturday)Callicoon Creek Park “Under the Moon inCallicoon” Concert SeriesAre you ready for a night in the Park? For astarlight picnic? Bring a friend. Tuck in with ablanket. Get comfy in a lawn chair. There'snothing quite like a concert under a RiverBasin sky. Featuring Janet Burgan BarbecueBob and the Spareribs, 8 p.m., Callicoon CreekPark, Audley Dorrer Drive, Callicoon. Info:callicooncreekpark.blogspot.com

July 27 (Saturday)Grand Finale Concert and Reception, withmusic that includes the world-premiere of anew violin and piano piece by John Harbison;Bach’s Cantata Sinfonia; Haydn’s LondonerTrios; a Reger Chaconne; a MozartReconstruction; Stravinsky’s Serenade in Aand Harbison’s Piano Quintet. Judith Pearce,flute; Nurit Pacht, violin; Andrew Waggoner,violin; Rose Mary Harbison, violin; DanielPanner, viola; Caroline Stinson, cello; TannisGibson, piano and John Harbison, composer.Eddie Adams Barn, North Branch Road,Jeffersonville, NY. Pre-concert talk 7 p.m.;concert 8 p.m. Gala Artists’ Reception follows.Admission $30, students 18 & under free.Weekend of Chamber Music, Info: 887-5803.www.WCMconcerts.org.

July 27 (Saturday)Bad Company and Lynyrd Skynyrd 40th Anniversary XL TourPavilion Stage, 7:00 p.m. Bethel Woods,200 Hurd Road, Bethel, NY.Info: 1-800-745-3000.www.bethelwoodscenter.org

July 27 (Saturday)Fair: Time and the Valleys Museum OldTime Fair and BBQ, featuring old fashionedgames and activities for children and adults,sponsored and presented by Time and the


Valleys Museum, 1-5 p.m.,Grahamsville Fairgrounds, Route 55,Grahamsville, NY. Admission: Free.Info: 985-7700.

July 28 (Sunday)Festival: Riverfest, a music, art andenvironmental festival featuring highquality crafts, live music, demonstra-tions, information about the environ-ment, children’s art space and anauction of original art posters createdby over 60 artists, sponsored andpresented by DVAA, Main Street,Narrowsburg, NY. Info: 252-7576.

July 28 (Sunday)Family Fun Day, Family Day isdesigned for families with childrenages 5-12, but older and youngersiblings, as well as parents, grandpar-ents, and other family members, willfind something to do. We encouragefamilies to make a day of it bybringing a picnic lunch and enjoyingthe beautiful Bethel Woods environ-ment. Have fun with your family atFamily Day!11-3 p.m. Bethel Woods,200 Hurd Road, Bethel, NY.Info: 1-800-745-3000.www.bethelwoodscenter.org

July 28 (Sunday)NACL Theatre, My Machine isPowered by Clocks, 110 HighlandLake Rd. Highland Lake NY, 4:00p.m. Info: 557-0694. www.nacl.orgJuly 28 (Sunday)Claudia Hu, piano, Helen Shen,piano, Doris Lee, piano. Presentedin Collaboration with ShandeleeMusic Festival, Event Gallery, 3:00p.m. Bethel Woods, 200 Hurd Road,Bethel, NY. Info: 1-800-745-3000.www.bethelwoodscenter.org

AUGUST

August 1 (Thursday)"An Evening of Chamber Music"Jupiter Symphony Chamber Players;William Wolfram, piano; Xiao-DongWang, violin; Lisa Shihoten, violin;Dov Scheindlin, violin; BronwynBanerdt, cello; Vadim Lando,clarinet. Sunset Concert Pavilion -SMF Festival Grounds, 7:30 p.m.Doors Open 8:00 p.m. Concert. Info:845-439-3277. www.shandelee.org

August 3 (Saturday)Alexander Kobrin, solo pianoSunset Concert Pavilion - SMFFestival Grounds, 7:30 p.m. DoorsOpen 8:00 p.m. Concert. Info: 845-439-3277. www.shandelee.org

August 6 (Tuesday)"An Evening of Chamber Music"The Attacca Quartet; Irina Nuzova,piano; Luke Fleming, viola; AmySchroeder, violin Keiko Tokunaga,violin; Andrew Yee, cello. SunsetConcert Pavilion - SMF Festival


MUSEUMSThe Museum at Bethel WoodsThe Story of the Sixties andWoodstock. Celebrating the 40thAnniversary of Woodstock, 1969-2009. Plan to spend at least two hoursto enjoy the captivating multimediaexperience that combines film andinteractive displays, text panels andartifacts to explore the uniqueexperience of the Woodstock festivaland the 1960s, a time of culturaltransformation. Open daily throughSeptember 2: 10-7 p.m. Call for otherhours after Labor Day thru December31. Bethel Woods Center for the Arts,200 Hurd Road, Bethel, NY 12720.Info: 1-866-781-2922.www.bethelwoodscenter.org.

Sullivan County Museum &Sullivan County Historical SocietyThe Museum, Historical Societyexhibits and archives are located in thehistoric 1912 Hurleyville SchoolHouse. This is the premier spot in thecounty to not only learn about thefascinating history of the area butexplore your own personal history.The Society maintains both permanentand changing exhibits of historicalinterest. In addition to newspapers andcensus records on microfilm, thearchives contain marriage and deathrecords, newspaper clippings, familyhistories, obituaries, maps and muchmore. Also housed in or associatedwith the Museum are the Frederick A.Cook Society exhibit and archives andthe Sullivan County DramaticWorkshop. The museum is open YR,Tues-Sat 10-4:30 p.m. & Sun 1-4:30p.m. The Historical Society archivesare open YR, Wed 10-4 p.m. orby appointment. 265 Main St.,Hurleyville, NY. Tel: 434-8044.www.sullivancountyhistory.org

Catskill Art SocietyThe Catskill Arts Center cultivatespublic interest and participation in thearts through exhibitions, classes andevents. Open YR; Thurs.-Sat. & Mon.11 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sun. 11-3 p.m. 48Main St., Livingston Manor, NY. Tel:436-4227. www.catskillartsociety.org

Catskill Fly Fishing Center& MuseumMuseum, gift shop and educationcenter on 53 acres bordering theWillowemoc River. Committed topreserving the past, protecting thepresent, and promoting the future offly fishing. Birthplace of American flyfishing. Open YR daily Apr.-Oct. 10-4p.m. and Nov.-March Tuesday-Friday10-1 p.m. and Saturdays 10-4 p.m.1031 Old Rt. 17, Livingston Manor,NY. Tel: 439-4810.

Delaware Arts CenterLocated in the historic Arlington Hotel, the center hostsyear round exhibits of contemporary art, readings by localauthors, recitals digital media, and special events.It is also the headquarters for Delaware Valley ArtsAlliance, the arts council for Sullivan County. Open Jan-Dec (closed Dec 24-Jan 15); Tues-Fri 9-5 p.m. & Sat 10-4 p.m. 37 Main St., Narrowsburg, NY. Tel: 252-7576.

Fort Delaware Museum of Colonial HistoryA living history museum depicting frontier life of a stock-ade settlement. A tour of the settlement includes cabinlife, blacksmith, candle making, cooking, a cannon demoand other daily life activities of early settlers. Also avail-able on site are a picnic pavilion, restrooms, and a giftshop. Open Memorial Day Weekend-Labor Day; Fri., Sat.& Mon. 10-5 p.m.; Sun. noon-5 p.m. 6615 State Rte. 97,Narrowsburg, NY. Tel: (April-September) 252-6660 or(September-April) 807-0261.

Liberty Museum & Arts CenterA renovated historic building housing collections andexhibits of items of historical interest. Art classes,lectures, cultural & children’s programs. Opening Hours:Thurs.-Sat. 12-4 p.m. 46 South Main Street, Liberty. Info:292-2394. www.libertymuseum.com

Ten Mile River Scout MuseumMuseum dedicated to preserving the history and artifactsof the Ten Mile River Scout Camps, the largest Boy Scoutcouncil camp in the U.S. Extensive memorabilia displayincludes patches and neckerchiefs, variety of scoutuniforms, maps, literature, camp and staff photos. Videocollection includes narrated color slide shows, campdocumentaries, home movies, interviews with formercampers and staffers. Mini-theater seats 15-20. Localhistory exhibits and library on history of NYC scoutingand scout camps. Open July-Aug., call for hours. Byappointment rest of year. 1481 County Road 26,Narrowsburg, NY. Tel: 252-3775. www.tmrmuseum.org

Roscoe O&W Railway MuseumThe museum complex consists of the museum building, arefurbished caboose with original train order signal, andthe Watchman's Shanties. View railroad, scale modelrailroad, and local history exhibits as well as rotatingexhibits and events. Open weekends Memorial Day-Columbus Day weekends, 11-3 p.m. 7 Railroad Ave.,Roscoe, NY. Tel: 607-498-4346. www.nyow.org

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Grounds, 7:30 p.m. Doors Open8:00 p.m. Concert. Info: 845-439-3277www.shandelee.org

August 8 (Thursday)"An Evening of Chamber Music"Aiman Mussakhajayeva, violin; Cullan Bryant,piano. Sunset Concert Pavilion - SMF FestivalGrounds, 7:30 p.m. Doors Open 8:00 p.m.Concert. Info: 845-439-3277.www.shandelee.org

August 8 (Thursday)George Thorogood & The Destroyers andBuddy Guy with special guest The JamesHunter Six. Pavilion Stage, 7:30 p.m. BethelWoods, 200 Hurd Road, Bethel, NY. Info: 1-800-745-3000. www.bethelwoodscenter.org

August 9 - 31 (Friday - Saturday)Exhibit: “Half Hidden,” Carol Radsprecherpaintings, sponsored and presented by DVAAAlliance Gallery, 37 Main Street, Narrowsburg,NY. Gallery hours: Tuesday - Saturday, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. and Sundays from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.Free. Info: 252-7576. Opening reception:Friday, August 9, 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.

August 9 - 31 (Friday - Saturday)Exhibit: “Le Déjeuner sur L’herbe,” EvelyneMorisot paintings, sponsored and presented byDelaware Valley Arts Alliance, Loft Gallery,37 Main Street, Narrowsburg, NY. Galleryhours: Tuesday - Saturday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.Free. Info: 252-7576. Opening reception:Friday, August 9, 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.

August 10 (Saturday)Concert: Brother Sun, sponsored andpresented by RiverFolk Concerts, 8 p.m., TheCooperage, 1030 Main Street, Honesdale, PA.Info: 252-6783.

August 10 (Saturday)Julien Quentin, solo pianoSunset Concert Pavilion - SMF FestivalGrounds, 7:30 p.m. Doors Open8:00 p.m. Concert. Info: 845-439-3277www.shandelee.org

August 10 (Saturday)Callicoon Creek Park “Under the Moon inCallicoon” Concert Series, Are you ready fora night in the Park? For a starlight picnic?Bring a friend. Tuck in with a blanket. Getcomfy in a lawn chair. There's nothing quitelike a concert under a River Basin sky.Featuring Little Sparrow andGone Fishin' Band, 8 p.m., Callicoon CreekPark, Audley Dorrer Drive, Callicoon.Info: callicooncreekpark.blogspot.comAugust 10 (Saturday)NACL Theatre, The Weather Project Kick-off Event, 110 Highland Lake Rd. HighlandLake NY, 1-10 p.m. Info: 557-0694.www.nacl.org

August 11 (Sunday)Blake Shelton with Easton Corbin,Jana Kramer, Pavilion Stage, 7:00 p.m.Bethel Woods, 200 Hurd Road, Bethel, NY.Info: 1-800-745-3000.www.bethelwoodscenter.org

August 15 (Thursday)International Young Artists of Shandelee,solo pianists, Sunset Concert Pavilion - SMFFestival Grounds. 7:30 p.m. Doors Open8:00 p.m. - Concert. Info: 845-439-3277www.shandelee.org

August 15 (Thursday)Cheech & Chong: Live In Concert! "Up In Smoke Tour" with special guestsWAR, Tower of Power. Pavilion Stage, 7:30p.m. Bethel Woods, 200 Hurd Road, Bethel,NY. Info: 1-800-745-3000. www.bethelwoods-center.org

August 16 (Friday)Yo-Yo Ma, Stuart Duncan, Edgar Meyer,Chris Thile with guest vocalist AoifeO'Donovan, Pavilion Stage, 8:00 p.m.Bethel Woods, 200 Hurd Road, Bethel, NY.Info: 1-800-745-3000.www.bethelwoodscenter.org

August 17 (Saturday)International Young Artists ofShandelee, solo pianistsSunset Concert Pavilion - SMF FestivalGrounds. 2:30 p.m. Doors Open3:00 p.m. - Concert. Info: 845-439-3277www.shandelee.org

August 17 (Saturday)ZAC BROWN BAND with special guest Levi LoweryPavilion Stage, 7:00 p.m. Bethel Woods, 200Hurd Road, Bethel, NY. Info: 1-800-745-3000.www.bethelwoodscenter.org August 18 (Sunday)NACL Theatre, The Pigeoning110 Highland Lake Rd. Highland Lake NY,4 p.m. Info: 557-0694. www.nacl.org

August 20 (Tuesday)John Mayer with special guest Phillip Phillips, Pavilion Stage, 7:30 p.m.Bethel Woods, 200 Hurd Road, Bethel, NY.Info: 1-800-745-3000.www.bethelwoodscenter.org

August 23 (Friday)Luke Bryan with Thompson Square,Florida Georgia Line, Pavilion Stage, 7:00p.m. Bethel Woods, 200 Hurd Road, Bethel,NY. Info: 1-800-745-3000.www.bethelwoodscenter.org

August 24 (Saturday)Callicoon Creek Park “Under the Moon inCallicoon” Concert SeriesAre you ready for a night in the Park? For astarlight picnic? Bring a friend. Tuck in with ablanket. Get comfy in a lawn chair. There'snothing quite like a concert under a RiverBasin sky. Featuring Black Onion and WhiskeyBent, 8 p.m., Callicoon Creek Park, AudleyDorrer Drive, Callicoon.Info: callicooncreekpark.blogspot.comAugust 24 (Saturday)NACL Theatre, Black Wizard/Blue Wizard110 Highland Lake Rd. Highland Lake NY,7:30 p.m. Info: 557-0694. www.nacl.org

August 31 – October 6Fourth Exhibition: Ghosts of the Catskills,Group Show, Guest Curated by Andrea Brownand Elizabeth Ennis, Artist Talk 3 p.m.,Opening Reception 4-6 p.m. CAS Arts Center,48 Main Street, Livingston Manor, NY. GalleryHours: Thurs.- Sat. & Mon., 11-6 p.m. Sun.11-3 p.m. Info: 436-4227

SEPTEMBER

September 6 - 28 (Friday - Saturday)Exhibit: “Color,” Jane Blake paintings onsilk, & Carolyn Duke raku pottery, sponsoredand presented by DVAA, Alliance Gallery, 37Main Street, Narrowsburg, NY. Gallery hours:Tuesday - Saturday, 10-4 p.m. Free. Info: 252-7576. Opening reception: Friday, September 6,7 p.m. - 9 p.m.September 8 (Sunday)NACL Theatre, Same River, 110 HighlandLake Rd., Highland Lake NY, 4 p.m.Info: 557-0694. www.nacl.orgSeptember 14 (Saturday)The Complete & Condensed StageDirections of Eugene 0’Neill, Vol. 2, 110Highland Lake Rd. Highland Lake NY,7:30 p.m. Info: 557-0694. www.nacl.orgSeptember 20 - 22 (Friday - Sunday)Film: The Big Eddy Film Festival, sponsoredand presented by DVAA and Catskill FilmCommission, 3 days of features, documentariesand shorts, Tusten Theatre, 210 Bridge Street,Narrowsburg, NY. Info: 252-7576.

September 21 (Saturday)Concert: Claudia Nygaard, sponsored andpresented by RiverFolk Concerts, 8 p.m., TheCooperage, 1030 Main Street, Honesdale, PA.Info: 252-6783.September 28 (Saturday)NACL Theatre, Insomnia: The Waking ofHerselves, 110 Highland Lake Rd. HighlandLake NY, 7:30 p.m. Info: 557-0694.www.nacl.org

September 29 (Sunday)Glenn Dicterow Farewell Concert 2013Chamber Music Series, Event Gallery, 3:00p.m. Bethel Woods, 200 Hurd Road, Bethel,NY. Info: 1-800-745-3000.www.bethelwoodscenter.org

OCTOBER

October 4 - November 2 (Friday - Saturday)Exhibit: “The Delaware River and theUniverse,” Kathe Blackbird Frantz paintings,sponsored and presented by DVAA, AllianceGallery, Delaware Arts Center, 37 Main Street,Narrowsburg, NY. Gallery hours: Tuesday -Saturday, 10-4 p.m. Free. Info: 252-7576.Opening reception: Friday, October 4, 7-9 p.m.

October 5 (Saturday)Concert: “Jim Gaudet and The RailroadBoys,” bluegrass band, sponsored and present-ed by Delaware Valley Arts Alliance,8 p.m., Tusten Theatre, 210 Bridge Street,Narrowsburg, NY. Tickets/info: 252-7272 orwww.ArtsAllianceSite.org.


October 6 (Sunday)Jeremy Denk, piano – 2013 Chamber Music Series. Event Gallery,3:00 p.m. Bethel Woods, 200 Hurd Road, Bethel, NY. Info: 1-800-745-3000. www.bethelwoodscenter.org

October 9 (Wednesday)Colin Hay, Event Gallery, 8:00 p.m. Bethel Woods, 200 Hurd Road,Bethel, NY. Info: 1-800-745-3000. www.bethelwoodscenter.org

October 11 (Friday)Vanilla Fudge, Event Gallery, 8:00 p.m. Bethel Woods, 200 HurdRoad, Bethel, NY. Info: 1-800-745-3000. www.bethelwoodscenter.org

October 12 (Saturday)Concert: Music of Our Time, a Delaware Valley Chamber Orchestraproject featuring new works by Kevin Vertrees, Tusten Theatre,Narrowsburg, NY. Info: dvcomusic.com

October 12 – November 17Fifth ExhibitionDrawings and Paintings of Ellen Cibula and William Landau’s MetalWork featuring Oil and Wax on Metal on Birch or Painted Panels,Artist Talk 3 p.m., Opening Reception 4-6 p.m. CAS Arts Center, 48Main Street, Livingston Manor, NY. Gallery Hours: Thurs.- Sat. &Mon., 11-6 p.m. Sun. 11-3 p.m. Info: 436-4227

October 19 (Saturday)Theatre: “Shakespeare’s Will,” a full length one-act play by VernThiessen that sheds light on William Shakespear’s wife, AnneHathaway performed by Tannis Kowalchuk and directed by MimiMcGurl, 8 p.m., Tusten Theatre, 210 Bridge Street, Narrowsburg, NY.Info: 252-7272.

October 20 (Sunday)Concert: Patrick Fitzsimmons, sponsored and presented byRiverFolk Concerts, 3 p.m., The Cooperage, 1030 Main Street,Honesdale, PA. Info: 252-6783.

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November 16 - December 22 Exhibit & Sale: Valley Artists Holiday Sale, sponsored and present-ed by DVAA, Signature Gifts Shop and Loft Gallery, Delaware ArtsCenter, 37 Main Street, Narrowsburg, NY. Gallery hours: Tuesday -Saturday, 10-4 p.m., Sundays from 11-3 p.m. Free.Info: 252-7576. Opening reception: Friday, June 14, 7-9 p.m.November 17 (Sunday)NACL Theatre, Last Words, 110 Highland Lake Rd. Highland LakeNY, 4:00 p.m. Info: 557-0694. www.nacl.org

November 23 - December 22 (Sat. - Sat.)Exhibit: “Art in Sixes,” a small works mixed media group show fea-turing work by 100 artists, sponsored and presented by DVAA,Alliance Gallery, Delaware Arts Center, 37 Main Street, Narrowsburg,NY. Gallery hours: Tuesday - Saturday, 10-4 p.m. and Sundays from11-3 p.m. Free. Info: 252-7576. Opening reception: Saturday,November 23, 2-4 p.m.

November 23 (Saturday)Arlo Guthrie, Event Gallery, 8:00 p.m. Bethel Woods, 200 HurdRoad, Bethel, NY. Info: 1-800-745-3000. www.bethelwoodscenter.org

November 23 – December 31Winter Members Show & Holiday Fair (4 weeks). Opening

Reception 2-4 p.m. CAS Arts Center, 48 Main Street, LivingstonManor, NY. Gallery Hours: Thurs.- Sat. & Mon. , 11-6 p.m. Sun. 11-3p.m. Info: 845-436-4227

November 24 (Sunday)Arlo Guthrie, Event Gallery, 8:00 p.m., Bethel Woods, 200 HurdRoad, Bethel, NY. Info: 1-800-745-3000. www.bethelwoodscenter.org

DECEMBER

December 8 (Sunday)"Lincoln Center Family" Holiday Concert2013 Chamber Music Series, Event Gallery, 3:00 p.m. Bethel Woods,200 Hurd Road, Bethel, NY. Info: 1-800-745-3000.www.bethelwoodscenter.org

December 8 (Sunday)Concert: Gathering Time, sponsored and presented by RiverFolkConcerts, 3 p.m., The Cooperage, 1030 Main Street, Honesdale, PA.Info: 252-6783

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Falls Mill is located in the Town of Delaware. Only a hint of its existence appearson my GPS and as I drive by only two old foundations are visible.

I had come across an advertisement in Child’s Gazateer and Business Directory ofSullivan County, NY for 1872-1873 of an E.R. Lawrence that ran a sawmill there.

I found no other information until I had a conversation last summer with DanielDiehl, a young, hard working dairy farmer who knew about Falls Mill. Partly becausethe old road ended at his family’s home on Hubbard Road. A section of the turnpike isnamed for the Hubbard family. The road was called the Old Beechwood Turnpike andalong it are traces of old foundations of homes that were part of the Falls Millsettlement. I needed to know more so I joined Daniel for a hike on his family property.

The Old Beechwoods Turnpike was lined on both sides with beautiful stone walls.A map from 1850 shows that it came came out on Gabel Road, however, it actually wentfarther up to the Beechwoods near Tower Road. Along this road were many farms. AsDaniel and I walked along the old road, it was clear how beautiful this old horse andcarriage road had been, lined with high stone walls on both sides and the two oldfarmsteads he showed me along the way were divided by stone walls which seem to thisday to be very well kept. It was amazing to see two laid up stone wells that are wellover 150 years old and still in impeccable condition. One would only need to put a handpump back in to have fresh water. According to the map, these two farms were onceowned by Mrs. Naman and S. Cochrare. We went off the turnpike, crossing one of thestone fenced lots. We walked to a place called, “Pigeon Rock,” a rock that seemed

endless and upon one of the huge flatstones was an old stone pit where thesettlers used to boil sap to make Maplesyrup. These massive rocks here werecovered with moss and with a littlemore observance noticed the mossgrew on all the trees that surrounded


As a young girl, my grandfather would take my brother, Paul and I to a place calledFalls Mill. We would park along 17B, (which was before the new guard rails make itimpossible to pull over anywhere) near a path that was overgrown and not clearlyrecognizable unless you knew where to look. This path led us to a beautiful spot alongthe Callicoon Creek. Once we made our way down we loved to climb on the huge rocksand quietly listen as the water trickled by. Way before the 1970s, it was a hotspot wheremany locals came to wade and sunbathe on the huge rocks.

Little did I know that years later I would learn that Falls Mill was once asettlement and that I would embark on a mission to find out...

Whatever happened to... Falls Mill?

Top Left: Where the mill dam was once locatedon the Callicoon Creek.

Top right: The old stone pit used to boil sap.

Middle: Old foundation of the mill office ownedby Edwin R. Lawrence.

Bottom: One of the old wells.

Right page, top: The Falls Mill House.

Right page, middle: An advertisement fromChild’s Gazetteer and Business Directory ofSullivan County for 1872-1873.

Right page, bottom: The Old BeechwoodTurnpike as it looks today.

by Cindy HErbert

the rocks. Falls Mill was Division No. 61 of the Hardenburg Patent

and contained about 3,300 acres. In 1750, Joseph Griswoldliving in NYC, an Englishman and wealthy distiller fromLondon purchased this lot from John Wenham. By 1861, mostof this lot was neither sold nor cultivated and was owned byJoseph Griswold’s grand daughter, Madame Berthemy ofFrance. The original purchase price was $500. Over the yearsthe Griswold family paid a total of $2,500,000 in taxes andinterest. This brought the land value to $800 per acre. Thisamount was six times as much as the assessed value of all thereal and personal property of the town. A fine example of theresult of land monopoly.

There were many landowners, most of them were farmersbut several had more than one trade. Many of the names arestill part of our community today. You may have friends andneighbors or recognize roadnames like Gabel, Krantz,Layman, Long, Peters,Layton, Keegan, Hicks,McGar, Huth, VonBergen,Wormuth, Anson, Segar,Knox, Quinn, Fisk,Moulthrop, Sweneyand Fischer.

Edwin R. Lawrencewas one of the largestlandowners with 475 acres.Mr. Lawrence woremultiple hats. Not only washe a farmer but also ran asawmill which was capableof wood turning, scrollsawing, sawing and planing.Industry records from 1850-1880 show he made wagons,sleighs and furniture. An oldcounty landowners mapshows his mill on the Callicoon Creek. The creek actuallypowered the mill. He also supplied bark to Gardner’spapermill in Hortonville. He had a shop that offered generalmerchandise such as dry goods, boots, shoes and groceries. InThe Callicoon Echo, dated 1888, Lawrence placed an

advertisement for “FallsMill Cider Mill” offeringfine quality of cider forsale. Mr. Lawrence, likemany small hamletmerchants of the day, alsoacted as postmaster. He wasappointed postmaster onJuly 23,1869, only a fewmonths after the Town ofDelaware was established,breaking away from theTown of Cochecton onMarch 1, 1869. It was inCharles Fischer’s home inFalls Mill that the firstDelaware town meetingtook place. In 1892,Edwin’s yearly earnings aspostmaster was $39.12.

The OldBeechwoods Turnpike crossed over the Callicoon Creek andconnected to New Turnpike Road. In winter or early spring,before the trees leaf out you can still find a hint of the oldfoundation. Around this area is where the mill office, generalstore and post office were located. Further up on the OldBeechwoods Turnpike, perched on the hill was a grandboarding house called “Falls Mill House.” It stood at a highpoint that offered sweeping views of the distant falls yet it wasclose enough that guests could hear the running of the fallsbelow. The boarding house was three stories and had a mansardstyle roof and a two story porch. In the Erie Railroad “SummerHomes” tourist booklet dated 1888, it reads, “Falls Mill House–E. R. Lawrence, Proprietor– P.O. address, Falls Mill, SullivanCounty, N.Y. – 4.5 miles; will meet guests at train, free oneway. 16 rooms; adults, $4 to $7; children, $3 to $4; servants, $3to $5; $.50 to $1.50 per day; discount for season. On the eastbranch of Callicoon Creek; best trout fishing and hunting; largefarm attached; large pond near hotel; boats free. A stage linewould also go to Falls Mill daily except for Sundays at a chargeof 50¢. The stage line would leave after arrival of train 1 fromNew York and connect with train 30 for New York.

Falls Mill School was in School District #9 and John



Rieber was trustee. The Callicoon Historian wrote, “Theschools at North Branch, Jeffersonville, Hortonville, KenozaLake, Falls Mill and Cochecton are on a par with the bestschools in the county.” Prior to the Beechwood School beingbuilt, a young girl named Pauline Kautz went to school in FallsMill in the 1870s. The only time she wore shoes was whenshe had to walk to school. Her journey everyday was quite thehike, especially on the way home, an incline the entire way.When the Lower Beechwood school was built Falls Millschool closed. In 1892 Delaware township had collected atotal of $4,678.68 for support of the school in Callicoon Depotand vicinity.

But why does a settlement like Falls Mill suddenly vanish?I have three theories;1) Edwin Lawrence owned most of the businesses, he diedaround 1895 and his son and daughter’s sold and moved away. 2) The mill closed, like so many other mills, after all thehemlock was exhausted.3) Falls Mill was hard to build up due to the steep incline onboth sides of the Callicoon Creek.

What do you think happened?

Cindy lives a few miles from Falls Mill withher family and loves local history.

A special thank you to: The Sullivan County Historical Society,Franck Dumas, Daniel Diehl and family. Many facts in my article came from James Eldridge Quinlan’s,“History of Sullivan County” and Child’s Gazetteer and BusinessDirectory of Sullivan County, NY for 1872-1873.Falls Mill is all on private property, please respect and not trespass.

A county landowners map showing Falls MIll around 1875.


he year is 1913. Woodrow Wilson becomesthe 28th president of the United States. The16th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution is

ratified, authorizing the federal income tax. And aredesigned Grand Central Station reopens inNew York City, as the largest train stationin the world. It is a pivotal year inSullivan County, as well. It is the peakyear for passenger travel on theOntario & Western Railway, whichfeeds the county’s major resorts.The decline in travel insubsequent years would signal theend of what had been nearly aquarter of a century of prosperoustourism in the area. And a disastrousfire strikes the village of Liberty onJune 13th—Friday the 13th--destroying nearly half of the village’sbusiness district.

Meanwhile, the small community ofJeffersonville, home to about 500 people, ispoised to get electrical service for the first time. AndThe First National Bank of Jeffersonville receivesits charter and unveils plans for a newly construct-ed, state- of- the-art, fireproof building on the cornerof East Main Street and Maple Avenue.

The saga of The First National Bank ofJeffersonville began when five local businessmen -Louis P. Faubel, Henry U. Krenrich, Otto W. Meyer,and Charles and Fred Schmidt - applied for acharter to establish a local bank. At that time, mostpeople in the community who utilized bankingservices did so either in Callicoon or in Liberty. On August 28, 1913, Jeffersonville’s weeklynewspaper, the Sullivan County Record, ran a storyon its front page announcing that the petition for thebank had been granted.

“The comptroller of the currency has granted the application for theorganizing of the First National Bank of Jeffersonville. The directors andofficers of the bank have not yet been selected, but in all probability thepresident will be Val Scheidell, who is the moving spirit in this enterprise as heis and has been in all other important projects in this community. Plans arebeing completed for the new two story concrete bank building which is to gracethe northeast corner of East Main Street and Maple Avenue.” When the firstdirectors and officers were chosen on September 8, Valentine Scheidell,businessman, entrepreneur, and longtime supervisor of the town of Callicoon,was indeed chosen as bank president, while William B. Vorhees of Roscoe wasselected vice president and Charles Schmidt cashier. Other directors included:William F. Heinle of Cochecton Center; Grover M. Hermann of Callicoon;George DeLap of Kenoza Lake; and Otto W. Meyer, Henry U. Krenrich, andRobert B. McGinn, of Jeffersonville. These men served until the first annualmeeting of stockholders was held the following January.No. 10456, Treasury Department, Office of Controller of the CurrencyWashington, D.C., Oct. 28, 1913

Whereas, by satisfactory evidence presented to the undersigned, it has beenmade to appear that “The First National Bank of Jeffersonville” in the villageof Jeffersonville, in the county of Sullivan and the state of New York, hascomplied with all the provisions of the statutes of the United States required to

be complied with before an association shall be authorized to commence thebusiness of banking,

Now, therefore, I, Thomas P. Kane, Acting Controller of the Currency, dohereby certify that “The First National Bank of Jeffersonville” in the village

of Jeffersonville, in the county of Sullivan, and the state of New York,is authorized to commence the business of banking as provided in

Section 5169 of the revised statutes of the United States.In testimony whereof, witness my hand and seal of office this28th day of October, 1913– T.P. Kane, Acting Controller of theCurrency

The paper also reported:“The first depositor was George DeLap of Kenoza Lake. As

George engineered the construction of the fine bank building,it is but natural that he would wish to be the firstdepositor…The finishing touches were put on the interior walls

of the bank building this week. The exterior will be finished upwith a wash when warmer weather permits. Joseph Rapp,

marble cutter, on Tuesday finished the job of carving the name ofthe bank in raised letters across the front of the building.”

When the new bank’s stockholders held their first Annual Meeting onJanuary 13, 1914, a new, expanded slate of directors was elected, and inaddition to the original nine, Jeffersonville physician Dr. J. Cameron Gain, JohnTownsend, one time Neversink Supervisor Dr. W.H.H. Hoar of Grahamsville,Judge George H. Smith of Woodbourne, and Michael E. Galligan ofForestburgh were chosen. The Record editorialized that the group “representedevery section of the county, which augurs well for the prestige and prospects ofthe new bank.”

JEFF BANK’S FIRST PRESIDENTRespected Jeffersonville businessman and politician Valentine Scheidell

was the man chosen as the first president of the First National Bank ofJeffersonville. Scheidell was born in Jeffersonville on September 26, 1869, andgrew up in the community where his grandfather, Frederick, had been one ofthe earliest settlers, operating a grist mill beginning in the 1840s. His father,

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also named Frederick, was longtime town of CallicoonSupervisor. Valentine Scheidell was involved in a number ofbusiness ventures over the years, including serving as the vicepresident of the unsuccessful Warrior Gold Mining Company ofLiberty. In 1904, the company purchased 311 acres of land on thewestern slope of the Shawangunk Mountains near Ellenvillewhich they believed contained a large amount of ore madeup of considerable percentages of gold, copper, zinc, and lead.Not enough ore was ever found to make the minecommercially viable.

Scheidell, a Democrat, succeeded his father as Supervisor ofthe town of Callicoon beginning in 1898, becoming the SullivanCounty Board of Supervisors youngest member, and later servedas the Chairman of the Board. After many years in office, hedeclined his party’s nomination to run again in 1913, citing as hisprincipal reason the fact that “the duties imposed upon him assupervisor had so multiplied that he found no time to devote tohis private interests.”

In addition to his role in establishing the community’s newbank, he was in the creamery business with his uncle CharlesScheidell, and had purchased a number of failed creameryoperations in the region in 1912, opening an office inJeffersonville to run them. The Livingston Manor Timesreported in its April 4, 1912 edition that "at the sale of thecreameries of the Dairy Products Company which took place inMonticello Tuesday, Valentine Scheidell of Jeffersonvillepurchased the bulk of the creameries offered. Those propertiesincluded the Jeffersonville, Youngsville, Kenoza Lake, Callicoonand North Branch creameries. Last week in New York, Mr.Scheidell purchased the Galilee and Lookout, Pa., creameries.”

Valentine Scheidell died in 1935; he was 66.

– John Conway and Debra Conway/History Prose/Barryville, NY.

SULLIVAN COUNTYBANKING HISTORY

When the First National Bank of Jeffersonville wasofficially chartered in October of 1913, there were already anumber of banks operating in Sullivan County. A few, such as theNational Union Bank in Monticello, founded in 1850, and theSullivan County National Bank in Liberty, established in 1893,dated back to the 19th Century, but most had been establishedless than a decade before.

Sullivan County had been enjoying a period of unparalleledprosperity since around 1890, as the railroads had helpedestablish the region as a tourist destination. During this time,hundreds of small hotels and thousands of farmhouses had begunentertaining summer visitors from the New York metropolitanarea. Many hotels and farmhouses, often with a financialincentive from the railroad, built additional rooms toaccommodate even more guests. With all the ensuing economicactivity, the need for hometown banks increased.

By the end of the 1920s, many of the small communities inthe county, such as Livingston Manor, Roscoe, Callicoon, SouthFallsburg and Woodridge, had established their own banks, whileMonticello and Liberty were each home to more than one. Thelocal banking world was a fairly stable one, even through thedecline of the resort industry in the 1920s, the Great Depressionof the 1930s and the World War of the 1940s.

Nationwide prosperity following the end of World War IIbrought new growth to the region, which saw an even morebooming resort industry take shape. This also boosted theprofitability of the local banks. By 1953, the county was home to538 hotels, 1,000 rooming houses, and 50,000 bungalows, andwith an estimated two to three million vacationers each summer,

The original Remington &Sherman Co. safe still

exists within theJeffersonville Jeff Bank

building. The building wasbuilt around the safe.

The nicely colored photoof Jeff Bank with the

walking bridge crossingthe Callicoon Creek.

The first ad for The FirstNational Bank of

Jeffersonville.

Annual Coaching Day inJeffersonville drew crowds

of locals and visitors.


the resort industry was reportedly responsible for adding morethan $150 million a year to the local economy. It was reportedthat one of the county’s largest hotels handled so much moneyeach week that it had to spread its banking business among fourdifferent local banks.

In 1962, the region’s economy was still a vibrant one withno end to the prosperity in sight, and there were at least elevensmall community banks operating in Sullivan County.Throughout the early 1960s, however, things began to change, assome of the smaller community banks were absorbed by largercounterparts.

The Livingston Manor Bank was one of the first to go, beingacquired by Sullivan County National Bank of Liberty in 1962.They also acquired the First National Bank and Trust Co. ofRoscoe. First National bank of Callicoon acquired First NationalBank of Narrowsburg and changed their name to United NationalBank in 1964. Liberty National Bank acquired South FallsburgNational Bank. Other local banks merged with much largeroperations from out of the region. Sullivan County TrustCompany in Monticello, for example, took over a Port Jervisbank in 1964 and become known as Intercounty Trust, and thenmerged with the much larger and rapidly growing County Trustof White Plains in 1966. County Trust was already one of the 55largest banks in the country, and had 52 branches in Westchester,Putnam, and Rockland Counties by the time it movedinto Sullivan County. The merger meant that the Monticellobank would thereafter operate under the larger bank’s nameand charter.

This was a fairly typical scenario, and since these types ofmergers usually meant that a local bank’s senior managementwould be headquartered in some distant city, approval of themergers often included the provision that a “local advisoryboard” be established in the community to keep the bank’sout-of-town management apprised of local conditions and to“preserve the community bank atmosphere.” Despite suchadvisory boards, however, the newly configured banks werecommunity banks only in the sense that they operated a facilitywithin the community.

Rarely in such cases did loan or mortgage approval restsolely in local hands, for example. Connections between bankersand customers, many established over decades, were broken and,in some instances, the days of a customer doing business with abanker who was also a neighbor were ended.

Sullivan County was changing, too. Hundreds of hotelsand thousands of bungalows vanished in little more than adecade, and the resorts that continued to operate were strugglingto survive. The 1970s and ‘80s were difficult for the countyeconomically.

By the end of the 1980s, even the oldest of SullivanCounty’s local banking institutions, National Union Bank inMonticello and Sullivan County National Bank in Liberty, weregone, having been taken over by Key Bank and Norstar Bank,respectively. As the 21st Century arrived, all but one of theeleven community banks that had been in operation in 1962 hadvanished. Only the First National Bank of Jeffersonvilleremained.

JEFF BANK – The SurvivorThe First National Bank of Jeffersonville had continued to

concentrate on maintaining its independence while growingbeyond the village of Jeffersonville. The bank opened its firstbranch in Eldred in 1967, and eventually expanded throughoutthe county, establishing a total of twelve branches fromCallicoon to Bloomingburg. In doing so, Jeff Bank broughtcommunity banking back to many of the communities, such as

Back in 1907 when the United States Postal Servicecharged ONE CENT for postcard stamp?

Callicoon, Narrowsburg, Livingston Manor, and Liberty, whichhad lost their own local banks in the years before.

In keeping up with the times, the bank installed a Burroughscomputer in the new Operations Center in 1984. From that seedhas grown Internet banking, online bill paying, telephonebanking as well as a network of ATMs. Customers take advantageof the ability to access accounts, transfer funds and pay bills attheir own convenience, twenty-four hours a day.

By the end of 2012, the decision to convert the bank from anational to a New York State charter was completed. The trade-mark name of Jeff Bank, which had been in use since 2008, nowbecame the bank’s legal name.

By offering residents convenient and secure banking, bymaking customer satisfaction the ultimate goal, and by forgingspecial relationships with its customers—its neighbors—JeffBank has become a trusted Sullivan County tradition, a traditionthat is now one hundred years old.


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Anna, Mary, Ewa and Mae…those werethe Greats. Yes, these women were the“matriarchs” of my mother’s history or“her-story.” They were the great-grandmoth-ers who endured so much by leaving behindtheir beloved homelands of The CzechRepublic and the Ukraine in the early 1900’s.They left behind children, sisters and brothers

in order to make a life in the United States. Once settled in the Lower East Side ofManhattan, these women sent for their family; they sponsored them. The women:Anna Sloboda, Mary Mader and Ewa Kit were pioneers and came with no men.They were strong and courageous in a foreign country that wasn’t too kind toimmigrants especially women. Indeed, they are warriors in the pages of my familygenealogy and examples of feminism and strength.

Anna Sloboda lived in Yabalonova, Slovakia with her daughter, Mary and herseven other children including my Great-Uncle Frank Sloboda. Anna came toAmerica with Mary, however, left Frank behind until she could send for him. Toughdecisions were made. Frank ended up in an orphanage until he was 18 years old. Hejoined his mother and sister later in America. Anna and Mary moved to the EastVillage where most European immigrants settled. Making a life, Anna and Mary hada restaurant. Eventually, Mary married William Balash and had a son named Joseph.Leaving the East Village, Anna, Mary and William bought a 40-acre dairy farm onWahl Road in Jeffersonville, New York.

The farm on Wahl Road had a barn, a house, cows, chickens, corn fields andApple Orchard trees. It was a plentiful farm with cascading hills, a stream, trees andmemories that filtered down to many generations especially my mother, Carolyn.

When I was a young girl in New Jersey, my parents drove to Sullivan Countyfor camping. It was during these trips while driving on Route 17 West headingtoward Ellenville, New York, that my mother would say, “these are my mountains.”I was always impressed that she could claim those mountains. With her Brooklyn-born demeanor, you knew not to challenge her. If she said those “hills” belonged toher, you let it be. However, when she spoke those words, I could tell the love shehad for the mountains. She enjoyed sharing her stories about the farm, family andthe animals. Finally, one day, she took us to the farm on Wahl Road.

During the 1930’s, the farm was worked by Anna, Mary, Wendall and Frank.Visiting from Brooklyn, my mother loved going to the farm. She described Annaas one “tough” woman. One day when my mom was about six years old, sherummaged through Great-Grandmother’s Anna jewelry box and found a pearlnecklace. My mother adorned with the trinket, walked down the stairs elegantlyfeeling like a princess. My mom was amused with her finding. However, whenAnna saw her, she wasn’t too kind and said, roughly “stay out of my jewelry.” Thenthere was the time, when my mother gathered the chicken eggs from the coop.Again, she was just being helpful, but Anna was a prideful woman and wanted tomanage all the work on the farm.

There was a dog named Nero on the farm. He would sit on the front porch withthe family as they watched the sunset. The Wahl Road farm stayed in the family fortwo decades with harsh winters and bountiful Apple Orchard trees. Grandpa Billie


The Balash Farm on Wahl Road

Written bySonia Owchariw

Top: Great-Grandfather Billie and wife, Mary.

Above: Great-Grandmother Ewa holds UncleAndy with my mother, Carolyn, and her mother,Mae Balash in the back. Nero, the dog.


was a “moonshiner,” and he liked his Apple Orchard trees. Hemade whiskey from those apples; it was probably the mainreason why he purchased the farm. Uncle Frank drove his jalopytruck down the winding roads of Jeffersonville where he soldthe milk and eggs. My mother enjoyed sitting in the back of thetruck and a bumpy ride it was.

The farm was filled with many relatives from New York Cityand Brooklyn. There was Great-grandmother Ewa with hersiblings, Anastasia and Harry. Ewa’s daughter Mae reveled in thefields with her children Carolyn and Andrew. Cousins wereabundant by the likes of Julia, Helen, Patty and Harry. It was abustling farm.

The farm was sold in the 1950’s, Anna Sloboda and GrandpaBillie are buried in Calvary Cemetery in Youngsville. GrandpaBillie’s funeral was in Jeffersonville at St. George RomanCatholic Church. My Great-Grandmother Mary returned toUpper East Side in New York City. My mother was saddened bythe selling of the farm that she held so dearly. Driving to the farmdecades later, she relived those moments.

It wasn’t until 2004 that I befriended the new owners andfirst visited the old farm. I was always looking for familymemorabilia or an heirloom on the farm. I drove the same waymy mother did when I was a child. I know the exact spot onRoute 17 West where my mother said, “my mountains.” Once inJeffersonville I passed by St. George Roman Catholic where mymom went to church, and the bowling alley where my Great-Uncle Frank rented a room after the farm was sold.

Driving up the hilly roads I imagined Uncle Frank’schattering truck with the milk bottles. I was surrounded byfamily memories. On Wahl Road there’s a creek that my momand her brother Andrew swam in. These visions were clearbecause of my mother’s storytelling. Once on the farm I lookedaround hoping to capture a glimpse of the family past.

This past May, the owner gave me a wooden-framed picturewith a woman’s picture. Her dark hair pulled back in a bun. Shewore flowered earrings and a flowered pin on her high-collaredblack dress. Was it Anna? I didn’t recognize it as my Great-GreatGrandmother, Anna. But, when I looked closer, I saw my Great-Uncle Frank’s resemblance. I started crying, because how specialfor me to have this gift. The owner held onto the picture for twoyears waiting to give it to me. My connection to the farmwas sealed.

I still drive through Jeffersonville recalling the Balash farm.Much is to be said about “moonshining” Grandpa Billie andthe picture of Anna. I say their names aloud to let them resonateonce again.

Remembering the “greats” is a way of keeping them alive inmy heart; they are not forgotten. Jeffersonville is special becauseit is going home. Over half a century family memories still thriveon Wahl Road.

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Sonia Owchariw is a newsreporter in the Tri-State areasince 1998. Sullivan County hasbeen a second home and a fondmemory since she was a child.Her hobbies are piano, singing,writing and camping.


BridgeWater MercantileCustom crafted country farmtables & furniture,large variety of housewares, antiques, collectables,vintage silver & crystal, bedding, handcraftedjewelry, Chamba Ware and gifts.4917 Main Street (State Route 52)Jeffersonville, NY 12748Phone: (845) 482-4044www.bridgewatermercantile.comLike us on [email protected]

Catskill Country CeramicsGreenware, bisque, gifts, lessons andsupplies, Mia Bella Candles.4852 Main Street (State Route 52)Jeffersonville, NY 12748Phone: (845) [email protected] ad page 58

The Clothes LineWomen’s Fashions - clothes, jewelry, bags,shoes, gowns for proms, weddings and specialevents. Petite, misses and plus sizes.4882 Main Street (State Route 52)Jeffersonville NY 12748Phone/Fax: (845) 482-2175www.theclotheslineny.comwww.facebook.com/TheClothesLineNYSee ad page 34

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 55

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 10

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 52

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 6

Peck's Market, Inc.Supermarket and deli4897 Main Street (State Route 52)Jeffersonville, NY 12748Phone: (845) 482-3800www.pecksmarket.com [email protected] ad page 35

The Other StoreGifts for all occasions and all seasons(including Precious Moments). SchoolSupplies, Balloons, Gift Wrap, Cardsand Webkinz for the Children. -4882 Main Street (State Route 52)Jeffersonville NY 12748Phone/Fax: (845) 482-9876Like us on Facebook!

The Rustic CottageA true Adirondack store in the heartof the Catskills, one of a kind rusticfurniture and decor.4938 Main Street (State Route 52)Jeffersonville, NY 12748Phone: (845) 482-4123Like us on [email protected] ad page 57

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 4

The Towne Gift ShoppeUnique & affordable gifts, home decor, locallyhandcrafted pieces, books, toys, souvenirs,pet items and more!9 Sheri Lane (off State Route 52)Youngsville, NY 12791Phone: (845) 482-4182www.townegiftshoppe.comwww.facebook.com/[email protected] ad page 57

The Trash Queen StoreFrom the practical to sublimely unique,extraordinary vintage, antique, eclecticfurniture, lighting, decorative collectables,glassware, jewelry and more!21 Lower MainCallicoon, NY 12723Phone: (845) 866-3867www.facebook.com/[email protected] ad page 39

SHOPPING


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

Creekside Deli & CafeHomemade soups & salads, paninis, subs,wraps, hot sandwiches and breakfast.4889 Main Street (State Route 52)Jeffersonville, NY 12748Phone/Fax: (845) 482-4500www.creeksidedeli.comwww.facebook.com/[email protected]

CJ’s Sub Shop & DeliSubs, sandwiches, paninis, burgers, dailyspecials, party platters, jumbo subs and more.4054 State Route 52 Youngsville, NY 12791Phone/Fax: (845) 482-3211

Hotel Clair Taproom & Liquor StoreFull bar and kitchen. Open 7 days.4053 State Route 52 Youngsville, NY 12791Phone: (845) 482-3843www.facebook.com/clair.youngsville

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 25

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 41

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 25

Samba CafeCuisine is ingredient-driven, farm fresh andinfused with latin flavors, celebrating simple,rustic, comfort foods. Open forlunch & dinner.4893 Main Street (State Route 52)Jeffersonville, NY 12748Phone: (845) 482-5900www.sambacafeandinn.comLike us on [email protected] ad page 4

PLACES to EAT

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

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 24

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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 41

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 38

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 4

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 35

PLACES to Stay

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 39

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


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 52

Brey's Egg FarmPoultry Farm, Farm Fresh Eggs,Compost and Top Soil607 Swiss Hill RoadJeffersonville, NY 12748Phone: (845) [email protected] ad page 59

Bridle Hill FarmRiding Academy, Boarding, Stables,Lessons, Trail Riding190 Hemmer RoadJeffersonville, NY 12748Phone: (845) 482-3993www.bridlehillfarm.comwww.facebook.com/[email protected] ad page 25

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 10

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

Imagine! AlpacasAlpaca Farm & Farmstore132 E. Hill RoadJeffersonville, NY 12748Phone: (845) 231-3315www.imaginealpacas.comLike us on [email protected] ad page 57

Korwan's Garden CenterTrees & Shrubs, Restorations, Crafts,Wood Carver, Carved Signs148 Eggler RoadJeffersonville, NY 12748Phone: (845) [email protected] ad page 41

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 10

Oak Ridge Farm, Inc.Boarding, Lessons, Therapeutic Riding,Trail Riding for Boarders222 Hessinger-Lare RoadYoungsville, NY 12791Phone: (845) [email protected] ad page 55

Rosehaven AlpacasBreeding and Sales, Alpaca Fabric,Country Store with Alpaca Products540 County Route 164Callicoon, NY 12723Phone: (845) 887-6801Cell: [email protected] ad page 12

Tonjes Dairy and Cheese FarmDairy Farm & Cheeses– Mozzarella,Cultured Buttermilk, Ricotta, FromageBlanc and Yogurt188 Tonjes RoadCallicoon, NY 12723Phone: (845) [email protected] ad page 15

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

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ContractorsDurant ElectricAll your electrical and plumbingneeds in one call.36 Swiss Hill Road N.Jeffersonville, NY 12748Phone: (845) 482-2066Fax: (845) 482-2277Like us on [email protected]

TLC Construction General Contractor77 Old Danzer RoadYoungsville, NY 12791Phone: (845) 482-4476See ad page 59

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 41

Superior Plumbing & HeatingPlumbing, Heating System Installation,Burner Service and Repair,Wet Core Drilling15 Gempler LaneJeffersonville, NY 12748Ph./Fax: (845) [email protected] ad page 16

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 58

Hardware/Lumber/Home Improvement

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 25

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) 482-5222www.mullallytractor.comLike us on Facebook!

LandscapingLandscape by DesignSnow Removal, Landscaping,Firewood, TruckingBrian FreidenstineHessinger-Lare RoadYoungsville, NY 12791Phone: (845) 482-4521See ad page 17

LocksmithThe Spare KeyAll Types of Keying. 24 Hour Service.3019 State Route 17BFosterdale, NY 12726Phone: (845) [email protected] ad page 31

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]

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 17

Contractors, Building Supplies, Lawn & Garden Equipment, Landscaping,Maintenance Services, Swimming Pools & Spas

HOME IMPROVEMENT


AccountantKnack, Pavloff & Company, LLP14 Sturgis RoadMonticello, NY 12701Phone: (845) 794-2200Fax: (845) [email protected] ad page 53

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

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

AttorneysKenneth C. Klein4880 Main Street (State Route 52)P.O. Box 600Jeffersonville, NY 12748Phone: (845) 482-5000Phone: (845) 482-5002See ad page 16

Law Offices of William H. ChellisP.O. Box 624Jeffersonville, NY 12748Phone: (845) 482-3405Fax: (845) [email protected] ad page 7

Martin S. Miller, Esq.10 St. John Street - Suite 101Monticello, NY 12701Phone: (845) 794-4440Fax: (845) [email protected] ad page 26

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 10

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 16

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 inside back cover

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 12

AutomotivesDick'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 4

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 39

Justus Tire & Alignment4926 Main Street (State Route 52)Jeffersonville, NY 12748Phone: (845) 482-4815www.justusauto.com See ad page 24

Shakelton Auto & Truck Parts4547 State Route 52Jeffersonville, NY 12748Phone: (845) 482-5211See ad page 31

Professional and BusinessSERVICES


Siggy’s Auto Body, Inc.5013 State Route 52Jeffersonville, NY 12748Phone: (845) 482-3080See ad page 25

BanksCatskill Hudson Bank4054 State Route 52Youngsville, NY 12791Phone: (866) [email protected] ad page 16

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

Day Care/PreschoolLittle Stars Family Day Care& Preschool12 Pammer RoadYoungsville, NY 12791Phone: (845) [email protected] ad page 53

FlagsThe Spare KeyAll Types of Flags3019 State Route 17BFosterdale, NY 12726Phone: (845) [email protected] ad page 31

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

Jefferson PharmacyPharmacy, Greeting Cards,Maybelline Products4892 Main Street (State Route 52)Jeffersonville, NY 12748Phone: (845) [email protected] ad page 59

S.V. Shah M.D.Physician, Medical Practice9 Terrace AvenueJeffersonville, NY 12748Phone: (845) 482-4171See ad page 39

Western Sullivan WellnessMassage Therapy, Acupuntureand Reflexology. Nutrition, Medicinal Herbs,Massage and Birthing Workshops5135 State Route 52Jeffersonville, NY 12748Phone: (845) 482-5031 See ad page 58

Insurance CompaniesCallicoon Co-operativeInsurance Company15 Chapel StreetJeffersonville, NY 12748Phone: (845) [email protected] ad page 13

Crossroads Agency, Inc.5013 State Route 52Jeffersonville, NY 12748Phone: (845) 482-3100www.crossroadsagencyinc.compro.insure@crossroadsagencyinc.comSee ad page 26

Mike Preis, Inc.4898 Main Street (State Route 52)Jeffersonville, NY 12748Phone: (845) [email protected] ad page 15

LaundromatJeff LaundromatJumbo Washer & Dryers, Energy EfficientMachines, Television, Candy/Soda, SecurityCameras for your safety. 4869 Main Street (State Route 52)Jeffersonville, NY 12748 See ad page 52

Hair Salons/Barber ShopJim’s Barber ShopServing the Jeffersonville areafor over 47 years.4886 Main Street (State Route 52)Jeffersonville, NY 12748Phone: (845) 482-4421

"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 25

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 53

Health and FitnessCatskill Mountain MassageCranioSacral Therapy, Lymph DrainageTherapy, Swedish/Medical Massage,MyoFascial Release, Zero Balancing,Acupressure, Shamanic Healing, PTSDTherapy, Visceral Manipulation, MongolianMassage, Aroma Therapy andLymphedema Therapist.Cynthia Crisp, LMT, LLCC4700 State Route 52Jeffersonville, NY 12748Phone: (845) 482-5521Cell: 917-797-9834www.catskillmountainspirit.cominfo@catskillmountainspirit.comSee ad page 53

The Janice CenterZumba, Kidnastics and Karate5296 State Route 52Jeffersonville, NY 12748Phone: (845) 482-3324www.janicecenter.comLike us on [email protected] ad page 16

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 39

Sullivan County DemocratNewspaper and Printer5 Lower Main StreetCallicoon, NY 12723Phone: (845) 887-5200www.sc-democrat.comLike us on [email protected] ad page 59

The River Reporter 93 Erie AvenueNarrowsburg, NY 12764Phone: (845) 252-3298www.riverreporter.comLike us on [email protected] ad page 53

Real EstateAmerican Heritage Real Estate4886 Main Street (State Route 52)Jeffersonville, NY 12748Phone: (845) 482-5565 www.americanheritagerealestate.comSee ad page 26

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

Century 21 Country Realty30 Forestburg RoadMonticello, NY 12701Phone: (845) 791-5280Fax: (845) 791-5283www.century21countryrealty.cominfo@century21countryrealty.comSee ad page 39

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 52

Veterinarians/Animal Hospitals

Dr. Richard Scwalb, DVMDr. Moria L. Norris, DVMJeffersonville Animal Hospital89 Schoolhouse RoadJeffersonville, NY 12748Phone: (845) 482-5500 See ad page 6

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

Pet Grooming/KennelC&M Kennel & GroomingDogs and Cats5296 State Route 52Jeffersonville, NY 12748Phone: (845) 482-5995See ad page 26

Domestic Pet CareOffering loving, professional dogsitting in your home.Kristen & Criss - Sullivan County, N.Y.Phone: [email protected]

Pet Care ItemsThe Towne Gift ShoppePet Items– Toys, Treats9 Sheri Lane (off State Route 52)Youngsville, NY 12748Phone: (845) 482-4182www.townegiftshoppe.comwww.facebook.com/[email protected] ad page 57

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

WeddingsFosterdale Motor LodgeTent Rentals for All Ocassions1166 C.R. 114Fosterdale, NY 12726Phone: (845) 932-8538Fax: (845) [email protected]/fmlodgeSee ad page 39

Earthgirl FlowersFlower Arrangements for Weddings,Events & Parties92 Bayer RoadCallicoon Center , NY 12724Phone: (845) 482-4976www.earthgirlflowers.comwww.facebook.com/[email protected] ad page 10



Sullivan County’s Secret SauceBy Sean Welsh and Ginny Davis

You know summer is getting closer in Western Sullivan County when thatuniquely delicious smoky scent of chicken barbeque first drifts past your nose. It signalsto your brain that “good cooking” is taking place nearby. The unmistakably pleasantaroma is as much a part of our community’s summer as fireworks or outdoor eveningband concerts. These barbeques are so popular that it seems like the whole town turnsout. Everyone enjoys a delicious meal not to mention supporting a good cause like alocal Boy Scout troop, a community church, or a town firedepartment. They also enjoy dining with their neighbors over ameal where there is an unspoken guarantee that you won’t gohome hungry.

What most locals might not know is Sullivan County’sconnection with this upstate New York culinary tradition. Fromthe “secret recipe” used to create the sauce that bathes andseasons the chickens throughout the barbequing to determiningthe proper height that the grill needs to be from the charcoal coalsfor the poultry to cook properly. The whole cooking process isattributed to the County’s Cornell Cooperative Extensionprogram that operates with a mission to teach and train.

The Extension has a long service record of deliveringeducational programs to our communities by using research,knowledge and best practices developed by Cornell University.In the 1950s, Sullivan County residents were introduced to special training on how tosuccessfully operate chicken barbeque events. Taught by Extension educators, thistraining and education formed what would become our local model for hosting asuccessful large-scale chicken barbeque event. Incredibly, the model introduced hereover 60 years ago lives on in the food preparation practices of our local chicken barbequeevents to this day.

Historically, poultry producers represented a large part of the Sullivan Countyagricultural industry. According to retired Cornell Cooperative Extension SullivanCounty Executive Director Jerry Skoda, “Dr. Robert C. Baker was the Cornell Father ofBroiler Production and Barbeque Chicken.” Doctor Baker bounced around throughoutthe land grant system until he ended up as a poultry specialist in the State of Delaware,where the concept of broilers (3-5 lbs. birds in weight compared to the traditional 6-12lbs. roaster birds) was developed. This new bird was a quicker-to-produce, young, andtasty chicken that increased the income of producers, leading to more efficient use of

resources, thus increasing chickenconsumption. Barbeque schools became apopular program put on by CornellCooperative Extension offices across NewYork. Dr. Baker traveled to the counties toguide these events. Locally, Earle Wilde, anew Sullivan County Cornell ExtensionAgent with a similar respect and interestfor the poultry industry, was hired aroundthe same time. Teaming with Dr. Baker,Earle would lead Cornell CooperativeExtension of Sullivan County ChickenBarbeque Schools on an annual basis untilhe retired from the Extension and he evenled them for several years after that.

Local fire departments such as theJeffersonville Volunteer Fire Departmentand area church organizations became thebiggest audiences for the annual BarbequeSchools. The fire companies came eachyear to learn how to improve theirbarbeque event operations. “Students”were taught all the principals ofbarbequing, including pit construction,recipes, and the importance of cooking thechicken properly without burning. “EarleWilde become a master at chickenbarbeques and was notorious for keepinghis crews on target.” recalled Dr. Skoda.

The art of perfectmass production ofa classic taste wascovered and partic-ipants left with theknowledge notonly of how tomake the chickenfrom beginning toend product butalso of how toprepare a barbequechicken dinner oftheir own. Everyoneleft the Barbeque

School a valuable piece of information.The recipe for the “Cornell secret sauce.”Many believe that the secret sauce recipe iswhat makes the chicken so tasty.

The barbeque dinner hosted by theKenoza Lake Fire Department (KLFD) inlate July features chicken cooked with thespecial Cornell Cooperative Extensionsauce recipe. The design of KLFD’s largebarbeque pit and the racks used to cook thechickens are modeled after Dr. Baker’sCornell Cooperative Extension barbequeplans. Considered to be Kenoza Lake’sbiggest event of the summer, the chicken

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barbeque typically attracts more than 500 diners and theproceeds from this meal help support the annual operations of thefire department. The meat is basted several times during thecooking process with the special sauce. Wallpaper paste brushesare used to cover the chickens with the special mixture,consisting of cooking oil, cider vinegar, poultry seasoning, eggs,and salt and pepper. Once cooked, the chicken is removed fromthe special grilling racks, transferred to covered milk cans for hotfood storage and then transported to the fire house to meet thehungry diners.

Side dishes are served along with the chicken to fill out thefiremen’s dinner menu. Popular menu items include sweet corn,macaroni salad, coleslaw, rolls and Swann’s ice cream. Eachdiner also receives a special hand cleanser towelette to help withthe pre- and post-meal clean-up. For many years, CatherineRoyce made the salads for these dinners. Her salad recipes arestill in use today. Catherine served as a 4-H leader for many yearsin Kenoza Lake and very likely attended one of the BarbequeSchool classes offered by Cooperative Extension. Gladys Slaterwas another community volunteer who organized many differentelements of kitchen operations. A large group of volunteers helpthe firemen put on the dinner because of the event’s size and thework involved in producing one of the area’s best tastingchicken barbeques.

This barbeque, along with others held in our local neighbor-ing communities, attract local residents, summer visitors,campaigning politicians and an occasional celebrity. On August17, 1969, some very wet and dirty hippies attended the KenozaLake Fire Department’s Chicken Barbeque. They were in thearea to attend the Woodstock Rock Festival and came to thatdinner on a Sunday afternoon seeking a meal. Because the rockconcert drew unexpectedly large crowds food was in such shortsupply. The hippies arrived at the firemen’s meal very hungry.It’s safe to say they would have left the Kenoza Lake eventmost satisfied.

Cornell Cooperative Extension perpetuates the chickenbarbeque dinner tradition begun by Earle Wilde and Dr. Bakernow led by Jerry Skoda and Joe Walsh. Each fall, educator staffmembers, along with a large corps of volunteers, prepare achicken feast known as the Cornell Chicken Barbeque andAnnual Meeting. Folks numbering in the hundreds who representthe membership constituency of the Extension in our countyattend this special chicken dinner. This event ushers in the newlyelected Board of Directors and begins a new year of Extensionwork. The Annual Meeting has been held in Jeffersonville forclose to 100 years. In 2014, Cornell Cooperative Extension ofSullivan County will celebrate its centennial. What a specialmilestone and achievement this will represent to a stateorganization that has served our local communities so well byoffering wonderful educational and training programs such as theBarbeque Schools.

For more information about Cornell Cooperative Extensionand Dr. Robert Baker’s cooking method for barbequing chickenand hosting a chicken barbeque, consider consulting theseresources: Dr. Robert C. Baker’s Barbequed Chicken and OtherMeats (Information Bulletin 862). http://www.ecommons.cor-nell.edu/bitstream/1813/2652/2/bbq.pdf

(enough for 10 halves):

1 cup cooking oil 1 pint cider vinegar 3 tablespoons salt 1 tablespoon poultry seasoning 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1 egg

Beat the egg, then add the oil and beat again. Addother ingredients and stir. The recipe can be varied tosuit individual tastes.

Use broiler halves, ideally one pound each. Place themover the barbeque after the flame is gone from the litcharcoal. Turn the halves every 5-10 minutes, usingturners or a long handled fork. Baste the chicken withthe sauce using a fiber brush at each turning. Thebasting should be light at first and heavy near the endof the cooking period.

Cooking time is about an hour based on the size of thebroiler and the amount of heat from the charcoal. Testto see if the chicken wing pulls easily away from thebody. There should be no red color visible in the joint.

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Dr. Baker’s Cornell

BBQ Sauce Recipe

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Garlic – Good, and Good for You!arlic is a member of the alliumfamily whose reputable cousinsinclude onions, shallots, leeks and

chives. Native to Asia, it has been used formedicinal and culinary purposes forthousands of years. Ancient civilizationsincluding the Chinese and Romansconsidered garlic a cure-all for a long listof conditions, including digestion, lowenergy and respiratory problems. DuringWorld Wars I & II, garlic was used toprevent gangrene in wounded soldiers.The chemical compounds in garlicinclude antibiotic, antioxidant andantifungal properties. It also hasantitumor and antimicrobial effects.Garlic is high in Vitamin C and B6 andcontains minerals including potassium,calcium and magnesium. When cooked,garlic has a deep sweet flavor, butpeer-reviewed studies have shown thatgarlic loses many of its medicinalproperties when heated.

Garlic is versatile, and adds flavor andrichness to just about any dish. Rawgarlic, chopped very finely, has thestrongest flavor and when used inuncooked dishes such as salsa andgazpacho, it has just the right amount ofpunch to balance the acidity in thosedishes. Unpeeled garlic cloves, tossed inolive oil, salt and pepper, roasted and thenslipped out of their skins, makes a deepmellow paste that can be added to anumber of dishes. Garlic burns easily andneeds less cooking time than onions orother alliums.

Garlic is easy to grow, and there are anumber of varieties available which aresuperior to the variety usually found ingrocery stores. If you don’t have a garden,these great varieties can also be found atour local farmers markets or at storescarrying locally grown produce.

I recently attended a lively andinformative workshop on garlic presentedby Ed Fraser of Fraser’s Garlic Farm inChurchville, NY and Crystal Stewart ofCCE’s Capital District Vegetable andSmall Fruit Program. The workshopcovered tips on growing, harvesting,storing and marketing garlic and I’mpleased to share some the highlights alongwith my own observations.

G Fraser recommended Porcelain,Rocambole and Artichoke type garlics forour region. Porcelain types include“Music” (one of my favorites), “GermanPorcelain”, “Polish Hardneck” and“Georgia Crystal.” They are hard-neckedgarlics which have five to six large, easyto peel cloves. They are usually strongtasting garlics that can be stored for eightto ten months in the right conditions.Their scape patterns are random.(Stay tuned for more on scapes.)Rocambole types include“Carpathian”, “SpanishRoja”, “Amish” and“Ukrainian Red.”They are also hard-necked garlics witheight to nine large

cloves. Their scapes form one to threecoils during development beforestraightening out. The cloves onhard-neck garlics grow around a woodystem and are generally stronger than softneck garlics. Artichoke type garlics aresoft necked garlics which usually havethree to five clove layers with 12-20cloves per bulb. They have yellow-greenleaves and horizontal leaf architecture.These garlics can be braided and theirthick wrappers make them store well.Their flavor is usually milder. “Ozark”,“Red Toch” and “Susanville” arerecommended varieties.

When buying garlic to plant, look forbulbs which are firm and have a goodappearance and has been tested fordisease. If the cloves are small, havebrown spots or are soft, do not plant them.

Garlic is planted in the fall for good rootdevelopment.

Garlic likes a neutral soil with a PH about6.8. If you haven’t had your soil testedlately, you can have an in-depth test donethrough Cornell Cooperative Extension.You should pick a sunny spot whichdrains well. The addition of compost andorganic matter to the soil is recommend-

ed. In the fall you should use less nitrogenand optimize the phosphorous andpotassium in the soil to promote good root

development. Good roots makebigger garlic. Add a lot of nitrogenin the spring, first in late Februaryor early March, with two to threeside dressings of fish emulsionending no later than the last week

in April.

Before planting, sepa-rate the cloves fromthe bulb. Plant thecloves 1 ½”-2” deep.Hardnecks should

have their root tipsplanted down. Spacing

should be no less than 4”apart to allow for good air circulation

when the plants emerge. Fraser hills thesoil 6-8” over the cloves and doesn’tmulch. He says that the weight of the soilprevents the cloves from heaving and thatmulch can hold too much moisture in thesoil, inviting disease. Stewart thinks thatmulch is a good insulator and should beused. Try a little of each method and seewhich brings you better garlic! Theheavier your soil, the shallower youshould plant so that the bulb will not usetoo much energy pushing through theclay. He sells to a farmer in Pennsylvaniawith heavy clay soil who mulches withcompost, chopped leaves and rotted hay,removing some of it in spring to keep thesoil from becoming too moist.

Garlic doesn’t like competition fromweeds. Weeding begins before plantingand continues until harvest. Depending onthe size of your garlic plot, you shouldhand weed, hill small weeds and cultivate.While weeding, you should scout forweak or diseased plants. When you findthem, pull them up and discard them.

The fun begins with hardnecks when thescapes begin to emerge from the center ofthe top leaves around the end of May.Scapes are leafless flower stalks which

“Without garlic I simply would not care to live.”Louis Diat (1885-1958) Ritz Carlton Chef, Culinary

Writer and purported inventor of vichyssoise.


grow from the root. They are edible and have a mild garlicflavor. Scapes should be removed from the plant when it isstarting its first curl by snapping it off where it comes out of theleaves. This helps to divert energy to the bulb. Scapes should berefrigerated right away. Scape pesto is delicious, and finelychopped scapes are a great addition to stir fries or as a substitutefor onions.

Softnecks mature earlier than hardnecks, usually sometimearound the end of June. Their leaves will begin to fall over andlie on the ground. Hardnecks follow and are usually ready in thefirst two weeks of July. It’s harder to tell if they are ready, and thebest way is to pull one up, cut a cross section of a head and seeif there is space between the cloves and the outer “paper” orwrapper skin. If there is no space, it is ready. Gently pull eachbulb out to avoid pulling off the “paper”. Garlic bruises easily sohandling should be done very carefully.

If it isn’t too hot and isn’t going to rain, you can leave the garlicout to begin to cure for a few days. (Extreme heat liquefies thegarlic.) Carefully shake off the dirt after it’s dried. Before takinginto storage for drying, trim the hardneck roots to ¼” and thestems to six inches. For softnecks, cut the leaves to within oneinch of the head. The best places to dry garlic are in shaded hoophouses or old wood barns. The key to optimum drying is to keepthe temperature around 100 degrees and make sure there is lotsof air circulation. We cure our garlic in an old chicken coop withno windows, which is good for air circulation, but not for dryingif it’s rainy.

To wash, or not to wash, that is the question. If you want to washyour garlic before drying, curing and storing, wait a few daysbefore washing. Spray gently with a hose to avoid removing theouter skins. A recent study done on post-harvest handling doneby Cornell Cooperative Extension found that washed clovesbecame more discolored during the drying and curing process.The discoloration could be removed by removing a few skins,but this is time consuming and may have an adverse effect onstorage life. Diseases, particularly Aspergillus and Embellisiawas slightly higher in washed garlic.

Storage should be in a dry, cool area. Once garlic has been cooledto below 45 degrees, you should store it as close to freezing aspossible at a level of 65% humidity. One way to store it is inpaper bags in the crisper drawer of the refrigerator. Homegrown garlic, stored properly, will provide eating pleasure allwinter long.

For more information on postharvest handling, storage anddisease, visit http://cdvsfp.cce.cornell.edu/crop.php?id=14.

For more about Fraser Garlic Farm, visitwww.frasergarlic.com/default.asp

In 1853, Sullivan County was manufacturing $3,000,000 worth ofleather a year. There were at least 24 tanneries in the county.

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A look into what

really meansHave you noticed the term “Shop Local” popping up in ads on the radio and even

in the news lately? This growing trend is not just a catchphrase but it is something thatis very important to do. You will even see this quote on the JACC (Jeffersonville AreaChamber of Commerce) website, “ Think Local First Find everything you need, righthere at home.” (www.jeffersonvilleny.com)

Several stores have always carried or have recently expanded their “LocallyMade” sections. We interviewed local shop owners Kristen and Criss of The TowneGift Shoppe in Youngsville to find out what shop local means for them.

JACC – What type of a store is The Towne Gift Shoppe?TGS – The Towne Gift Shoppe is a locally owned variety gift store with aselection of items for everyone in the family. We carry affordably priced items forbabies and work our way up through toddlers, young children, teens, women, men andeven your dog or cat! Toys, games and puzzles for all ages, jewelry, books, candles,kitchenware, frames, novelty items and some items related to hobbies like fishing orhunting.

JACC – Definitely sounds like you can find a lot of different items in your shop.So what does “Shop Local” mean as a business owner?TGS – To “Shop Local” means to keep our small towns and communities alive andthriving. It means helping our local economy, providing that extra added personaltouch to someone’s shopping experience. But ultimately it comes down to keeping themoney you work hard for in your community, town or county. By keeping the dollarsyou spend close to home you are helping the economy where it matters most. You maypay a little more at a smaller local shop, but you save time, which is very valuable, youcan save gas but more importantly you are helping your community, your neighborand even yourself by shopping local and spending maybe that extra $1 - $5.

JACC – So in other words, by shopping in your own hometown or even yourneighboring towns within your county is shopping local. Not only will it keepbusinesses like yours open but because the money stays in the county, programswithin the county, as well as county jobs which are supported by tax dollars willcontinue to thrive and won’t need to be continually cut each year.TGS – Correct, it is important for people to realize that by spending money withintheir community and not outside their community it not only supports that particularbusiness but it also helps support the rest of the community through county programs,school programs, jobs and so on. Every year at budget time there is always talk of howthe budget needs to be cut and generally this means certain programs won’t getthe necessary funds and possibility of job loss. It’s not that shoppingelsewhere should be avoided all together but people should be aware thatmoney made in the county but spent elsewhere is money the county willnever see again. Stores and services cannot stay in business if no onepatronizes them, and consequently the community as a whole alsobegins to suffer.

JACC – What has The Towne Gift Shoppe done to help supportSullivan County’s ‘Shop Local’ movement?

TGS – We have incorporated over 30different community member’s items intoour store so you can shop other vendors allunder one roof, similar to going to a craftshow or a farmer’s market. It is closer todouble that number if you count the specificvariety of the items that are locally maderight here in the Catskill region.

JACC – Aside from your selection of newaffordably priced merchandise whattypes of local items do you carry?TGS – We carry pottery, soaps, hand painteditems, hand sewn items, wood working, dogtreats, foods, jewelry, photographs,aromatherapy products, soy candles, books,

‘Shopping Local’

Top: Flowers at Vita’s Farm & Garden Market.

Middle: Beautiful Adirondack furinishings at TheRustic Cottage.

Below: Samba’s Brazilian Cheese Bread.


greeting cards are the items that spring to mind, but I am sure weare forgetting an item or two.

JACC – Why did you decide to carry these?TGS – Whether you call them artists, crafters, entrepreneurs,business owners, etc we all want the same thing and that is dowhat we love and get paid to do it. Many of these artists can onlygo to craft or vendor shows in the warmer months, which leaves4 or 5 months they are unable to sell their wares. We provide anextra outlet for these individuals to sell their items year round inour store. Also by carrying local items we ensure that the item ismade in the USA which many of our customers appreciate.

JACC – So it sounds like it’s a win/win. People can shop awide variety of merchandise and find some otherwise hard tofind or seasonal vendor products in your store. And not onlydoes this allow your business to remain open; it is helpinganother individual with their business AND also helping yourcommunity as a whole. So it sounds more like it’s awin/win/win.TGS – We love the community that we now call home and wouldlike for it to continue to thrive. Shopping local may sometimesmean you might spend slightly more than if you were to drive anextra 10-15 or even 20 miles out of the way or order somethingonline, but the payoff comes by keeping your neighborsemployed, keeping the music program or art program in theschool, saving that extra patrolman’s job. Basically that little bitextra keeps your community alive. That’s what ‘Shop Local’means for us.

The Towne Gift Shoppe can be found on Route 52 diagonallyacross from The Cutting Garden or on facebook at www.face-book.com/townegift. Give them a call for their current days andhours at 845-482-4182. Open Year Round with off-street parkingand handicap accessible.

Take a look at these other shops and stores carrying local itemsand we all Thank YOU for ‘Shopping Local’.

YOU CAN GO HOME AGAIN

4938 Route 52, Jeffersonville, NY • 482-4123

www.TheRusticCottage.com

A true Adirondack storein the heart of the Catskills,

one of a kind rusticfurniture and decor...

A list of JACC business members that produceor carry locally made products:

Pecks MarketsSamba Brazilian Cheese Bread

Imagine! AlpacasRosehaven Alpacas

Nature’s Reserve AlpacasEarthgirl Pottery

Domesticities & The Cutting GardenTonjes Dairy & Cheese FarmAnne T. Maus Stained Glass

Bridgewater MercantileThe Red Door Consignment Shoppe

Creekside DeliVita’s Farm & Garden Market

The Clothes LineBrey’s Egg Farm

The Rustic Cottage


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Arts CouncilDelaware Valley Arts AllianceFor schedule of events see page 27-3137 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 Phone: (845) 434-8044Fax: (845) 434-8056

CulturalArts Guide

Elise Freda’s “Three Moons”, oil on paper, 27.5 x 40.5


Exhibits 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 12791Phone: (845) 482-5732Free outdoor public concerts.Featuring music of the town band era.Wednesdays, 8 p.m. at the Band Stand,Callicoon Center. Beginning June 26.

Delaware Valley Chamber OrchestraNarrowsburg, 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 dessertreception. 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 28.

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.

Public RadioWJFF 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) [email protected]

Community-based 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.

Elise Freda’s “Mountain Line”, encaustic on handmade paper, 10”x10”


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 Center:Harris . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .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, William Thony . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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.townofcallicoon.org

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

Helpful Information

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.

COMMUNICATIONS, EDUCATION, EMERGENCIES, MUNICIPALITIES, ORGANIZATIONS, LIBRARIES,TRANSPORTATION, POST OFFICES, UTILITIES, CHURCHES, RECYCLING


All meetings held in the Town Hall

OrganizationsCommunity Garden Club, President . . .845-513-5263

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

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

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.jeffersonvillejems.orgLion’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 12748Grace Lutheran Church, North Branch . . . . .482-5218Presbyterian 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 BoardSecond Wednesday of eachmonth, 7:00 p.m.

Planning BoardThird 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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