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Vol. 5 Issue #50 November 2016
Hometown Holiday Shopping Begins
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Holiday Trains Display at CAS Arts Center December 10th - 31st Visit Santa & Enjoy Live Christmas Carols December 10th The holidays are fast approaching and the benefits of Main Street (and beyond) shopping are important to remember. Small businesses support the local community and in turn, they need the support OF the local community. Throughout the year, more stores have opened in Livingston Manor and neighboring Roscoe giving shoppers a wider variety of items to choose from for ay budget. Whether your list includes sportsmen, outdoor enthusiasts, foodies, lovers of all things vintage, gardeners, bath & body buffs, fishermen, book lovers, art lovers, do-it-yourselfers, or the crafty - the eclectic mix of shops, restaurants & hair salons is sure to carry something to fill your gift-giving needs. continued on page 6
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NATURE’S NEWS
Little Brown Bats by Osei Helper / Manor Ink
The little brown bat, also called little brown myotis, is a native of North America. It is the most common bat in the Catskill region. It is has been used as a model for studying and comparing bats.
The little brown myotis have dark brown to reddish or golden fur and wing membrane. Under brown glossy fur their underfur is greyish. They also have a wingspan of 22-27cm. Adult males are 6-10in long and have a mass of 5-14g, but females tend to be larger than the males. They have two rows of 19 sharp teeth, including their molars. Because little brown bats eat insects, it is not considered a carnivore or an omnivore. It’s classified
as a insectivore instead. The little brown myotis, as an insectivore, feasts on wasps, gnats, mosquitoes, and beetles. Little brown myotis forage near bodies of water. Like other bats, they use echolocation to find their prey. They also frequently return to successful feeding areas. They eat many agricultural pests, making the bat’s diet beneficial to agriculture. Little brown myotis live an average of 5-7 years and often over 10. Little brown myotis are preyed on by birds, rats, and snakes. Bats are victims to parasites like lice, fleas, and bat bugs. In some places 90% to 100% the little brown myotis have died. The cause of this phenomenon is white nose syndrome. They are actually listed as endangered in Canada. The disease is moving westward and might wipe them out completely in a matter of 12 years. Bats mate in two different phases, active and passive. In the active phase they are awake and alert while mating. During the passive phase, one of the bats is torpid or physically/mentally inactive. So while the bat is torpid, the other bat is mating with it. But active mating is more common. Its peak is in August while passive mating happens until winter. Baby little brown myotis are usually born in June. The little brown myotis offspring are called pups. The pups can fly three weeks after birth. Females hang right side up as the baby latches onto the mother. The baby attaches to a teat and nurses for about two weeks until it is ready to fly.
Right Foot Yoga by Jane Mann / Manor Ink
By popular demand, the Beginners’ Class will continue to be held on Wednesdays, with a start time of 5:45. Those that have joined keep coming back and for new folks take note: It’s never too late to come see what yoga is all about. Right Foot Yoga will finish up 2016 with weekly classes on Tuesdays and Wednesdays right on through December! Discount Cards are now available for sale!
Also, with the holidays coming up, its time to think about giving (or getting) a yoga gift certificate - available in any $$ amount you choose! Winter classes will continue at the Laundry King from January through March and then we will add the Spring session that will take us to June. We are so happy for this arrangement that provides a healthy option for something to do on a weeknight! Hope to see you! Namaste, Jane Mann rightfootyoga.com
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A WARM THANK YOU... A new Broyhill cherry coffee table was presented to the Family Council of the Sullivan County Adult Care Center in Liberty on October 28. The table will be used as the base for a display case for items offered in the Council’s Annual Raffle and was donated by Charlie Barbuti, proprietor of Charlie Barbuti Furniture Mall of Liberty. Attending the presentation of the table on October 28 were from left - Robert Konvalin, Vice President, Family Council; Barbara Konvalin, Council Treasurer; Shennoy Wellington-Roberts, Center Administrator; Charlie Barbuti.
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Show #yourlove this Holiday season and #shopsmall. Small Business Saturday is November 26th and your Main Street Merchants have fantastic items for your gift-giving, holiday planning and home fixing needs. John & Max at Will Hardware are just one of the many ready for you.
Nathaniel DePaul Marissa Gennaro Iris Fen Gillingham Osei Helper Angelica Rothberg Dakota Wilson Jacob Wolkoff Samuel Wolkoff Adult Mentors Carolyn Bivins Maria Bivins Marge Feuerstein Barbara Gref Kristopher Neidecker
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Hometown Holiday Shopping Begins
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Nature’s News: Little Brown Bats
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Livingston Manor Presbyterian Church Members Support Our Troops Through Adopt-a-Platoon
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Manor of Speaking: Veteran’s Day: The Forgotten Meaning and Significance
by Osei Helper
by Dr. Deborah L. Fox, Superintendent
The Harlequin Set A Hidden Treasure Chest by Angelica Rothberg
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Shop Local continued from front cover Photos by Iris Fen Gillingham
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Holiday Trains Arrive in Manor Area Briefs Fun Page of Happiness Calendar of Events Rotary Celebrates the Season of Giving by Diane Babich
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Livingston Manor Presbyterian Church Members Support Our Troops Through Adopt-a-Platoon An excerpt We send at least one large box every month. Our from the le tter we rece Navy unit. thanks to Leslie at Peck’s who saves the “30 dozen ived from o ur egg boxes” for us. The boxes usually weigh between 20 and 30 pounds when filled with items such as beef Day in and day out, ou and Airmen r Sailors, So jerky, crackers, nuts, granola bars, dried fruit, cookies, provide a se ldiers, Marin rvice to our es Some do no candy, puzzle books, playing cards, toothpaste, great countr t receive pac y. kages from anyone bac toothbrushes and other hygiene items. Two local ; some do n k ho ot have comforts. B me or means to provid knitters, Judy and Joan, have made many, many e some crea ut every so ture o ft from great p en we receiv helmet liners. Some troops send requests for eople and o e care pack rg ages an Y ou will nev izations such particular items. One group asked for bags of er truly kno as yours. w h th ave on our e value and hard candy and lollipops which could be given tro impact thes e On behalf o ops as a whole and the to children they would meet when out on patrol. f every serv joy you brin ic g e . w m e appreciate ember here Many of the men and women were assigned to all you have I want to sa y all you will d o ne, all you ar remote outposts that either do to suppo e doing and rt o Y u o r u matter an had no PX or one that was d make a dif troops at home and ab road. ference for A little abou very limited. A few have so many. t us. We are re se 1 60 Sailors, rvist from al been assigned to larger 100% l across the a Forward A co untry. We ar bases with more amenities. ir Station th e located at offers litt forts unlike We had one group that le creature co on most militar m y installatio greatly ben had access to a ns. I know w efitted from e th have e th sn at ac h ks, toiletries microwave and asked ave been se nt in the 10 and letters Ju st m al o for specific things that nths we h ways kno make a diffe w you are important an ave been here. could be “zapped.” rence. d you We always include a letter with each package. For Halloween, church members We are a small congregation, donate candy and we fill a box with Treat Bags. For Christmas, several people bake yet the quantity of items donated is amazing. There have been times when we didn’t think we had enough to fill a dozens of sugar cookies. We then have box and when we checked the next week, the room was a “decorating day” and pack up boxes of bursting with grocery bags full of items. cookies and hot chocolate packets. Some We pray for the day when all our service men and women years the Girl Scouts have helped with will be out of harm’s way, decorating the cookies. Each spring the but until that time, we will Girl Scouts provide cookies from their continue to send “boxes fundraising cookie sale to give the troops from home” to let them a true “taste of home.” know they are always in The end of October we received a our thoughts and prayers letter from our most recent “adopted plaFor more information contact and their service is toon.” We don’t usually receive letters or deeply appreciated. e-mails from the men and women so this Gail Denman 439-4099 or Kathy Fries 482-4299 was an unexpected joy.
Since 2009 the members of the Livingston Manor Presbyterian Church, working through AdoptaPlatoon, have been sending packages and letters to service men and women serving in Afghanistan. In December 2009 we were given our first group of 25 soldiers. Over the past eight years we have supported ten groups of service men and women. They have come from bases as near as Fort Drum in upstate New York and as far away as California, Washington and Germany. We have been assigned Army, Navy and Marine platoons and they have been in many different units such as helicopter support, medvac, military police, and explosive ordinance disposal. We have also sent care packages to local servicemen.
MILITARY NEWS
Ratner Completes US Army Basic Training LIVINGSTON MANOR - Travis M. Ratner, a 2015 graduate of Livingston Manor Central School and president of the Class of 2015, completed United States Army Basic Training at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri on March 24, 2016. Travis earned the medals of Grenade Marksman and Carbine Sharpshooter. Travis was part of the 3rd Battalion 10th Infantry Regiment Echo Company. He is continuing his training at Fort Leonard Wood in AIT (Advanced Individual Training) as a Horizontal Construction Engineer with the Delta Company 554th Engineers. Travis is the son of Lisa Shaver of Livingston Manor and the grandson of the late Gary and Betty Shaver of Beaverkill Trout Hatchery in Turnwood. He is the son of Joseph Ratner of Youngsville, and the grandson of Milton and Beatrice Ratner of Liberty and the late Rebecca Rexford of Liberty. Page 4 -
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MANOR OF SPEAKING
Veteran’s Day: The Forgotten Meaning and Significance By Dr. Deborah L. Fox, Superintendent LMCS
This Veteran’s Day was much more than a day off from school. It was a day marked with special meaning at Livingston Manor Central School when Mr. Richard Keiser of Roscoe, New York, spoke with students grades 4-12 in an assembly. Mr. Keiser served during the Vietnam War and achieved the rank of sergeant. He is a disabled, decorated combat veteran who was wounded on Hamburger Hill in May 1969. In fact, Sgt. Keiser was named New York State Veteran of the Year in 1994 and was inducted in 2013 into the New York State Senate Veterans’ Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame honors and recognizes outstanding veterans from New York State who have distinguished themselves in military and civilian life. Sgt. Keiser was recognized for his heroism during the Vietnam War and his outstanding service to veterans’ groups. Sgt. Keiser talked with students about the history of Veteran’s Day. This commemorative day was first named Armistice Day marking the moment at which World War I suspended hostilities through a truce or a formal agreement to stop fighting. This moment of noncombat occurred on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918. Thus, what is now known as Veteran’s Day is celebrated annually on 11/11 or November 11th as a day of remembrance of the many who lost their lives in war over the past centuries. Sgt. Keiser led our local Veteran’s Day ceremony and spent a great deal of time answering questions posed by students ages 9 to 18. This opportunity to interact with a United States Veteran to learn more about the meaning and significance of this important day and what it was like to serve in the armed forces in the Vietnam War was so much more valuable than just reading about Veteran’s Day in a book.
Student questions ranged from simple to the more complex and thoughtful. Were you scared to go to war? Yes. How did you feel when you were drafted? I wasn’t drafted, I volunteered unlike today when our armed forces are all voluntary. How heavy was the gear you carried into battle? About 60 pounds plus our weapon. What did you eat? We had MRE’s [The MRE is a ready-to-eat meal packaged for the military to eat in the field when food facilities are not available.] About every three days we had a hot meal. Do you still keep in touch with your service buddies? There are three members from my platoon still alive that I keep in touch with. Did you ride in a helicopter? Well, yes. That is how we got around. It was a war of helicopters. Would you serve again? Absolutely. Sgt. Keiser was pleased to share information with our students, many of whom had limited firsthand knowledge of what Veteran’s Day means especially if they do not have
a family member or know someone in the armed services. What surprised him the most he said was talking about his feelings. He said he isn’t accustomed to talking about how it felt to be in the Vietnam War. Students honored Sgt. Keiser with a standing ovation in appreciation for the sacrifices he made for the common good of all of us. It was indeed a privilege for students to learn and honor someone who fought on behalf of our country, who stood guard, pursued our enemies, overcame danger, and upheld his sworn duty to protect us and our freedom. For that we are all grateful and will not forget the true meaning and significance of Veteran’s Day.
“It is fitting that the recurring anniversary of this date [November 11th] should be commemorated with thanksgiving and prayer and exercises designed to perpetuate peace through good will and mutual understanding between nations; and … inviting the people of the United States to observe the day in schools and churches, or other suitable places, with appropriate ceremonies of friendly relations with all other peoples.” ~ from the 1926 Congressional Resolution
The Harlequin Set - A Hidden Treasure Chest by Angelica Rothberg / Manor Ink
The definition of a harlequin set is “objects of a common style with each piece being decorated differently”. Susan Malool’s antique and collectible store on Old Route 17 is perfectly named. Walking into the shop is like stepping back in time. The walls are filled with framed artwork, paintings, prints, clocks, mirrors, shelves and decorative plates. Bins are filled with colorful scarves, vintage handbags, antique linens, throw pillows, fabric, tableclothes, curtains and more. Racks of vintage clothing hang for the fashionistas. Shelves, bookcases, dressers, crates and tables (all for sale) display glassware, pot-
tery, candle holders, knick knacks, dinnerware, candles and decorative items for all. Vintage & retro lamps, lighting fixtures, shades and parts are tucked away. A fantastic collection of vintage costume jewelry that includes earrings, necklaces, buckles and brooches await you. Susan welcomes the treasure hunter, she is available for retail and wholesale buying. We recommend that you plan on spending some time to dig for your “treasure”. The Harlequin Set is open Sunday thru Friday but she recommends that you call ahead for an appointment at (845) 608-2105 to make sure she will be open. November 2016 -
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Shop Local
you will leave your best self, ready to tackle all of your holiday tasks. And while you’re there for yourself, browse the shelves for hair care products & gift cards for giving. For the fashionistas in your life, Livingston Manor offers some wonderful options. The Delightful Place carries a wonderful selection of vintage clothes, vintage accessories and handmade jewelry. Moxie Alley carries handcrafted hats, jewelry, scarves and a “smellsogood” selection of artisan soaps, lotions and essential oils. Willow & Brown Outfitters and Nest carry carefully sourced apparel items, accessories and jewelry for your
Morgan Outdoors
Fur, Fin & Feather Sport Shop, Morgan Outdoors and the Catskill Fly Fishing Center’s Gift Shop have got you covered for all of your sporting good needs. Whether you have to shop for hunters, fisherman, campers or hikers
their selection includes that perfect gift or stocking stuffer. Holiday shopping can be stressful. With parties to throw, galas to attend, office functions or cookie exchanges. We all want to slow down, relax & enjoy while looking great. Make sure to take time for yourself - make an appointment at one of the salons or spas like Krissy’s, Jessica’s Headquarters, Viv’s Cuts & Creations, Helen’s Barber Shop, Johnny’s Barber Shop or the Spa at The Arnold. The services that each offer is unique and own wearing and gift-giving needs. Nest also carries a selection of furniture, blankets and home design items while Willow & Brown carries the best “kitchen bling” for the cooks in your life. Party planning becomes a snap with the pre-made food options available or the freshest ingredients for your Willow and Brown
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Sugar Blossom Flowers
The Plunk Shop
Brandenburg Bakery
holiday (and everyday) meals. Check out the selections at Brandenburg Bakery, Main St Farm, Pepacton Natural Foods (in Roscoe) and Peck’s Markets. Don’t shop hungry, their mouth watering selections will make you buy everything on the shelf. Our restaurants and cafes offer gift certificates for gift-giving or the opportunity to take a break from cooking and have a night out. Whatever you’re in the mood for Livingston Manor has you covered. The Arnold, Cafe 43, Main St Farm Cafe, Chinatown Kitchen, Madison’s Restaurant and The Robin Hood can fill your bellies and free up some time. Just not sure what to get someone? Browse through the newly re-opened The Plunk Shop; walk through the aisles of Will Hardware; visit Wildlife Gift Shop for an assortment of gifts, jewelry and home decor; check out what Life Repurposed has added to their shelves; hit The Catskill Brewery for a tasting & some wares; order your fresh table arrangements from Sugar Blossom Flowers; visit the newest exhibit at CAS; check out the Library for a selection of used books, records and dvds; wander through The Harlequin Set (see separate story) or take a peek at the newly opened Dollar General.
Life Repurposed
The Delightful Place
Moxie Alley
Saturday, November 26th is Shop Small Saturday so we encourage you to “get out and #shopsmall”. The bottom line is this main streets matter, so make sure to shop ours this holiday season. November 2016 -
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Children Can Make 10 Holiday Gifts at 4-H Winter Workshops LIBERTY, NY — Youth ages 5-19 years are invited to learn some low-cost ideas to craft just in time for the holidays. Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County (CCESC)’s 4-H program is offering ten stations of make-and-takes on December 3, 2016 from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm at the Extension Education Center located on 64 Ferndale-Loomis Road in Liberty. Snowdate scheduled for December 4. Parents are welcome and young children must be accompanied by an adult. Participants can meet some of CCESC’s volunteers from the Master Gardener and Master Food Preserver Volunteer programs, Calico Geese Quilting Community Group, as well as 4-H leaders from the Horse, Rabbit, and Intergenerational Textile Programs, who will provide learning stations for seed surprises, sugar scrubs, key chains, card making, chocolate treats, stress relief kits, and a number of charming ornaments. Cost is $10 per child or $5 per enrolled 4-H member. Space is limited and pre-registration with non-refundable payment is required in advance.Seats are only guaranteed with payment. Registration and more information can be obtained by calling CCESC at 845-292-6180, emailing sullivan@cornell.edu, or visiting www.sullivancce.org. Anyone ages 5 to 19 can enroll in 4-H for free. 4-H members must identify membership status at time of payment to receive discount. Payment can be made in advance by check, cash, or credit. Additional donations for CCESC programs are appreciated. 4-H empowers youth to reach their full potential, working and learning in partnership with caring adults. 4-H members have opportunities to connect to Cornell University, learn through hands-on activities, lead, be inspired, inspire others, and “Make the Best Better”. Anyone can join 4-H with thousands of other New York State members, volunteers, staff, and funders.
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area briefs Congratulations Lindsey Parks Congratulations to Manors Lindsey Parks on her debut at the New York State Cross Country Finals @ Chenengo Valley State Park. This is Lindsey’s first year of Cross Country and a great accomplishment making it to the NYS Finals.
HEAP Applications Now Being Accepted SULLIVAN COUNTY — Sullivan County Commissioner of the Division of Health and Family Services Joe Todora announced that the HEAP program is taking applications for the 2016-17 heating season. Todora has asked those who wish to apply to adhere to the following guidelines: 1. Do not go to the Department of Family Services (DFS) for an application. The DFS is now a processing center and there are several Alternate Certifiers. 2. You can apply online at www.mybenefits. ny.gov, where, if you click on HEAP (under the Assistance Program heading) you will be taken to a link for a paper application that you can print, fill out, and bring to an Alternate Certifier. 3. You must have an interview, either via phone or in person. You will need to provide a valid social security number for all household members, proof of residence and earned and unearned income for all household members. 4. If you are a returning applicant (had
HEAP last year or within the past 3 years) you will need to complete a HEAP application online or in person with one of the Alternate Certifiers listed below. You must provide current earned income for the entire household plus report all current household members. You will not be required to have an interview. The following are Alternate Certifiers that will be working with DFS to process applications and communicate with clients and vendors. Please call ahead for hours and to find out if you need an appointment. •Action Toward Independence, Inc., 309 E. Broadway, Monticello, 845-794-4228. •CACHE, 63 S. Main Street, Liberty, 845-292-5821 •Independent Living, Inc., 10 Prince Street, Monticello, 845-794-3322 •Office Of The Aging, 100 North Street, Monticello, 845-807-0241
•Sullivan County Head Start, Inc., 393 State Route 52, Woodbourne, 845-434-4164 The monthly income eligibility is up to $2,300 for a household of one and increased by $707 for each additional member. The base benefit ranges from $350 for natural gas or electric to $575 for oil, kerosene or propane. A $525 benefit is available for wood, pellets, coal or corn. The emergency HEAP portion of the program will open effective January 3, 2017 with one time emergency benefits similar to the regular base benefit. The Heating Equipment Repair/Replacement benefit of the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) is also available. If your home’s heating equipment needs repair or replacement, contact the Department of Family Services at 845-807-0142 to schedule a review of your situation and file an application, if needed.
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Fun Page of Happiness
Scarecrow Stampede by Dakota Wilson & Samuel Wolkoff / Manor Ink
In early October, scarecrows were designed by local businesses in town to reflect their personalities & wares. They have been displayed on the fence at the corner of Pearl & Main Streets. They were placed to fill the space left by the seasonal flowers. Participants included, Cafe 43, Morgan Outdoors, Manor Ink, Yolanda’s Interiors, Madison’s Restaurant, Moxie Alley, LM Renaissance, Mountain Bear Crafts, Willow & Brown, Life Repurposed, Rhythm & Grace Dance Studio, Peck’s Markets, the LMCS Teacher’s Association, Jeff Bank, the LM Post Office and Will Hardware. Kathy Fries, the project organiser, hopes to make this a yearly (and seasonal) project and every business and organization is invited to participate. Each design had many different features and outfits, from a hay head to a watering can head and from burlap arms to curtain rod arms.
crossword puzzle
Halloween party held on October 29th at the Catskill Pizza Garden in collaboration with the Livingston Manor Free Library. What a freaky and fun event for the whole family with food, music, costumes and crafts. For the gallery of photos, please visit us on Facebook: Manor Ink Page 10 -
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As the snow flies and the holidays approach the scarecrows will be replaced by wreaths, lights and snowmen. Be sure to visit when you get a chance.
by Osei Helper / Manor Ink
Across 3. November 14, the name of earth’s only natural satellite when it will be closest to earth, won’t happen for the next 18 years 4. a holiday celebrating the day that Pilgrims and Native Americans had a feast together 8. a holiday honoring the surviving soldiers from American wars 9. English separatists that left England for religious freedom 11. The Native Americans that helped the Pilgrims and were not repaid kindly Down 1. a large round orange squash usually carved during Halloween 2. a sweet and tart sauce made from cranberries 4. a flightless bird that is usually associated with Thanksgiving 5. a mix of bread, celery, onion, butter, etc usually eaten on Thanksgiving 6. the boat/ship that brought the first separatists from England to the Americas 7. a gathering of people to eat a relatively large amount of food, usually for an event of some kind 10. a season where the leaves start to fall from deciduous trees
calendar ongoing at the library
•Every other Monday: High School Equivalency Community Class, 12:00 to 3:00 at the LM Library. This is a BOCES Adult Education Home Study Program with assistance from a certified teacher. All adults ages 21 and over are welcome. Call 4395440 or come into the library to sign up. •Weekly on Tuesdays: Manor Ink Meeting, at 3p.m. at the Livingston Manor Library, 92 Main Street, a student/young adult-run newspaper where young people produce the news and add creative content. Manor Ink (manorink.com) seeks writers, reviewers, photographers, columnists, video-graphers, and artists. (ages 1225). Contact 845-439-5440 or liv@rcls.org. •Weekly, Tuesdays: Preschool Storytime, 11:15am-11:45am. Leader Antoinette Schmidt welcomes children ages 2 to 5 to hear stories, sing songs, and play games. Parents/caregivers and siblings are welcome to participate in the games and explore other resources the library has to offer. •Monthly, on the first Saturday: Farming Fun A-Z for children in grades K to 2, a year-long program of books, activities and crafts from11:00 to 12:30. Please call the library to register, 439-5440. •Monthly, on the last Monday Livingston Manor Free Library holds its Board Meeting at the library, 92 Main Street, 6:00 p.m.
ongoing around town
•Weekly, Tuesdays and Thursdays: Alcoholics Anonymous meets every Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. and Thursday at 7:00 p.m. at St. Aloysius Church, Church Street, Livingston Manor. •Weekly on Tuesdays: Soupy Tuesdays, United Methodist Church, 4:30 to 7:00 p.m. •Monthly, 3rd Monday, LM Fire Commissioner, 6:30 at the Livingston Manor Fire House. •Monthly, on Tuesdays: Livingston Manor Volunteer Ambulance Corps meets the third Tuesday of the month at the Corps building, Livingston Manor; 7p.m. for drills and a meeting at 7:30p.m. •Monthly on the 1st Wednesday, Town of Rockland Planning Board, Town Hall on Main Street, Livingston Manor at 7 p.m. •Monthly, on the Third Tuesday: The Department of Motor Vehicles Van is at the Rockland Town Hall, Main Street, Livingston Manor, 10-1p.m. •Monthly, 3rd Thursday, Town of Rockland Senior Club meet at 1p.m. at the Livingston Manor Firehouse. •Monthly on the 1st and 3rd Thursday: Town of Rockland Town Board Meeting, Town Hall on Main Street, Livingston Manor at 7p.m. •Monthly, on the Third Wednesday: Regular Monthly meeting of Board of Education, LMCS, 7:00p.m., Old Gym.
•Saturday, November 26 thru December 31: CAS Winter Members Show, opening reception, 3-5pm, all are welcome and light refreshments will be served. •Wednesday, November 30: LMCS School pictures, absentee or retake day.
December 2016
•Friday, December 2: Holiday Tree Lighting at Water Wheel Junction. 6pm, The LM Rotary Club will be assisting George & Shirley Fulton with this annual tradition. Free photos with Santa, a treat bag & hot cocoa will be provided. The LM Fire Dept Ladies Auxiliary and the LM Methodist Church will also be assisting with the festivities. •Saturday, December 3: 4-H Winter Workshops, 1-3pm, youth ages 5-19 years are invited to learn some low-cost ideas to craft just in time for the holidays. Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County (CCESC)’s 4-H program is offering ten stations of make-and-takes. Snowdate scheduled for December 4. Parents are welcome and young children must be accompanied by an adult. Cost is $10 per child or $5 per enrolled 4-H member. Space is limited and preregistration with non-refundable payment is required in advance. Seats are only guaranteed with payment. Registration and more information can be obtained by calling CCESC at 845-292-6180, emailing sullivan@cornell.edu, or visiting www.sullivancce.org. •Saturday, December 3: New York Botanical Gardens Holiday Train Show Bus Trip, Early Bird Special at only $50 per ticket whch includes admission to show, bagels & juice and a ride to the city in a luxury Rolling V Tour Bus. Proceeds to benefit the Roscoe O&W Railway Museum, tickets will be $55 after Thanksgiving weekend. Bus leaves at 8am and returns at 5pm. •Saturday, December 3: Santa Claus, Hoos Truck Co Ladies Auxiliary Bake Sale & Raffle, LM Fire House, 1pm •Sunday, December 4: LMCS Class of 2018 Bus Trip to Radio City Music Hall Christmas Spectacular. •Thursday, December 8:”Save Energy, Save Dollars”, homeowners and renters can learn to reduce energy consumption and lower energy bills, CCESC, 6:00 pm. Pre-registration is required as workshop size is limited. Registration and more information can be completed by calling CCESC at 845-292-6180, emailing sullivan@cornell.edu, or visiting www.sullivancce.org.
November 2016
•thru November 30, 2016: Catskill Fly Tying The Art of Artifice, photographs by Mark Loete, Wulff Gallery at the Catskill Fly Fishing Center & Museum, curated by Tina Bromberg. •Wednesday, November 23: LMCS Closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday. •Thursday, November 24: Happy Thanksgiving. •Saturday, November 26: Small Business Saturday. Be sure to shop our Main Street (and beyond) stores to show these small business owners some “love”. Many will be giving away #shopsmall” promotional items and these individuals are sure to carry items for your gift-giving and party planning needs. Brandenburg Bakery, Will Hardware, Moxie Alley, Life Repurposed, Willow and Brown, Sugar Blossom Flowers and Pepacton natural Foods are all participating in this promotion. •Saturday, November 26: Elevator Gallery Crafts show opening reception at CAS Arts Center, featuring unique handmade gifts for all tastes and types. Free candy and hot chocolate for kids will be on hand in a complimentary opening reception from 2pm to 5pm. The Crafts Show runs through December 31st. •Saturday, November 26: CAS Annual Members Meeting, 2-3pm. All current CAS members are invited to attend the Annual Members Meeting. Join Executive Director Bradley Diuguid and meet our organization’s Board of Directors as we present the year’s achievements and look forward to the year to come. Everyone is welcome to stay afterward for a free public reception to celebrate the CAS Winter Members Show.
•Friday, December 9: Lego Night at the LMFL, 6:00 - 7:30pm, bring your hands to build and your imagination. Legos will be provided free of charge. Call (845) 439-5440 for more information. •Saturday, December 10 thru December 31: Livingston Manor “Trains on Main” large train display at the CAS Arts Center main window. Opening reception with Santa, carolers and musicians details to follow on the Manor Ink Facebook page. •Thursday, December 15: LMFL 2016 Quilt Drawing, raffle tickets can be purchased at the library. $3 each or 4 for $10. •Thursday, December 15: LMCS MS/HS Winter Concert, 7pm. •Saturday, December 17: John Conway at Morgan Outdoors. •Wednesday, December 21: Winter Solstice, explore Livingston Manor thru Christmas Eve, shop owners will be open late and the town will be “alight” for the Holiday season. •Thursday, December 22: LMCS HS Student Council Ugly Sweater Day •Friday, December 23 thru January 2: LMCS Closed for Winter Break
2016 Elevator Gallery Crafts Show LIVINGSTON MANOR, NY – For the third year in a row, CAS celebrates the holiday season with the popular Elevator Gallery Crafts Show, featuring a variety of handmade and original gifts from local vendors and artisans at the CAS Arts Center at 48 Main Street, Livingston Manor, NY. On Saturday, November 26, CAS will host an opening reception for the Elevator Gallery Crafts show, featuring unique handmade gifts for all tastes and types. Free candy and hot chocolate for kids will be on hand in a complimentary opening reception from 2pm to 5pm. Gallery hours at the CAS Arts Center are Thursdays Saturdays 11am6pm, Sundays 11am3pm, and Mondays 11am-6pm. The CAS Arts Center is wheelchair accessible. CAS will be closed on December 25 for Christmas break and will remain open through December 31.
Aro Kha’jong Willowemoc, NY
Silent Sitting & Yogic Song Instruction and Practice in the Aro Tradition
Naljorma Chatral A’dzé (845) 439-4332 chatral@arobuddhism.org November 2016 -
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LIVINGSTON MANOR ROTARY NEWS
Rotary Celebrates the Season of Giving By Diane Babich, Livingston Manor Rotary Club
New Rotary Member
We have had a busy couple of months: In August the club members and volunteers Roy Rogers and his brother Stephen Rogers constructed a new hot dog/barbeque down at Rotary Park. At our October 11th meeting we had a couple of guests. One guest was a regular, our own Rotarian Bud LeConey besides from volunteering at Rotary; also puts in numerous hours at the Soul Food Cafe which is part of the Liberty Methodist Church in Liberty.
We inducted our newest member Ruta Cole who lives in Shandelee and is an administrator at SCCC. September the Rotary Club purchased dictionaries for the 3rd, 5th and 6th grade Students at LMCS which are theirs to keep.
At our weekly meetings we have been taking up a collection for our local food pantry and our neighboring food pantry. The members contribute anywhere from $1 to $10 at a meeting. President Ed presented a check to Bud LeConey of the Soul Food Cafe & Sharon Jersey of the LM Methodist Food Pantry. Each food pantry received a check in the amount of $416.25 and our Rotarians are still collecting. I joined the Rotary Club back in 2002 and on my list of things that I wanted to accomplish was to start an Interact Club at LMCS. Well I accomplished that on October 18, 2016. I am the mentor for the advisor, Jillian Hoag. Jillian is an alumni of LMCS and she is the current High School English teacher. Interact club is open to any LMCS student ages 12-18. Please contact Ms. Hoag at school or myself at dbabich@hvc.rr.com if you are interested in joining. The interact club held their officer elections and I am pleased to announce Dakota Rogers as President, Wyatt Fulton-V President, Lindsay Hefelee - Secretary and Vito Galvez - Treasurer. The Livingston Manor Rotary club also purchased a shelter box for the victims of Hurricane Matthew in Haiti. To learn more about what a shelter box is please visit shelterbox.com. Lastly, the 58th Livingston Manor Rotary Ice Carnival festivities will be held from January 20th to 22nd 2017. Further details on face book to follow. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, please contact Diane Babich @ 845-439-5793 or email dbabich@hvc.rr.com.
Mark your calendar for Dec 2, 2016 at 6:00pm Water Wheel Junction. The Rotary Club will be assisting George & Shirley Fulton with the tree lightning. The Rotary Club will be providing free photos with Santa, a treat bag and hot cocoa. The Ladies Auxiliary Club of Livingston Manor will be providing cookies and assistance also from the Livingston Manor Methodist Church. Page 12 -
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