December Extension Connection 2015

Volume LXXXXVI, No. 12

Liberty, NY -:- December, 2015

(USPS) 525 - 100

Winter Livestock Management Growing Mushrooms for Fun & Profit Herbs for the Holidays Calico Geese Member Wins NYS Quilt Challenge Your Business Can Become a Champion Good Nutrition in Our Schools Caregivers ~ Happy Holidays?

Commissioner of NYS Ag to Speak at CCE Annual Meeting

Youth Opportunities In Case You Missed It 2015 Gala Photos & Recap

Upcoming Programs Raising Service Dogs Info Class 4-H Youth Winter Workshops CCE SC 101st Annual Meeting 4-H Volunteer Training 101 & 102

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In Case You Missed It

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Winter Livestock Management

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Upcoming Programs & Events

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Growing Mushrooms for Fun and Profit

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101st Annual Meeting

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Herbs for the Holidays

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2015 Gala

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Calico Geese Member Wins NYS Quilt Challenge

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CCESC Spotlights

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Your Business Can Become a Champion

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2016 Enrollment Card

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Good Nutrition in Our Schools

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CCESC Wish List

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Caregivers ~ Happy Holidays?

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Fast Facts & News to Use

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Youth Opportunities

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Member Exchange

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Colleen Monaghan, Executive Director cm638@cornell.edu Season’s greetings CCE enrollees!

New York State Department of Ag and Markets Commissioner Richard Ball will be the guest speaker at Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County’s 101st Annual Meeting to be held Thursday, December 17, 2015 at 7:00 pm at the Extension Education Center in Liberty. Please join us to hear his take on balancing the growing local foods movement, the link between agriculture and public health, and ensuring ongoing, quality support of commercial enterprises that drive agricultural economic development in Sullivan County and across the state. Our board of directors will recognize the local Friends of Extension Award recipients in 2015 and attendees will enjoy a casual reception highlighting local food options and opportunities, immediately following the meeting.

I must extend a huge THANK YOU to the nearly 100 members, staff, and volunteers who came out to Bernie’s Holiday Restaurant for the second annual gala. With a lot of help from the Fund Development Committee, auctioneer Eddie Moran Jr., local business donors, and all attendees, CCE raised about $10,000 in under four hours! A very special thank you to Kitty Vetter, CCE’s Legislative Liaison to the Board, for her steady and unwavering commitment to the vitality of the Sullivan County community and of Extension, and for taking the time to attend and contribute auction items for the gala, two years in a row. We are so grateful to have her as part of the Extension family and thank Kitty for her service while appointed.

The next Extension Connection will look a little different than the regular monthly newsletter edition and will be the last issue for those who don’t renew their enrollment. January’s edition will serve as CCE’s annual report and will highlight the amazing programs, donors, and progress made throughout December, 2015

the year. So that you don’t miss an issue, be sure to re-up your enrollment by calling the office, stopping in, or visiting sullivancce.org.

While we’re busy wrapping up one program year, we’re also hard at work on the next. By the time the February newsletter rolls around, we’ll have several new nutrition and Healthy Families department staff to introduce to you. Before we get to those, please join me in welcoming Susan Hamilton to the Extension family as the newly appointed director of programs. Susan brings a wealth of experience in program administration, volunteer management, and community and youth development to the team. Ultimately, Susan will provide direct supervision and support to all program staff and volunteers as we continue to grow the quality and reach of Extension programming in response to requests from Sullivan County residents and leaders.

As the weather continues to cool and the holidays approach, I truly hope that each of you are able to take some time to slow down, break bread with your family and friends, and reflect with cautious satisfaction on another year gone by. The rituals we as individuals, families, and organizations participate in at this time of year— the galas, brunches, and annual meetings— remind us to enjoy and celebrate each other and our successes, in spite of our differences and challenges. The shorter days provide a bit of respite and time to give thanks for the beautiful and generous community that is Sullivan County. There is energy, anticipation, and hope for a bright future here. At your request, CCE is committed to being an important cornerstone of that future and we thank you for sharing your vision and confidence with us.

Until next month, may your holiday season be blessed with kindness, friendship, and warmth.

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SC Tree Farms Diehl Farm & Market Owner: Jack Diehl Route 52A & Gaebel Rd. Callicoon NY 12723 845-807-3131, 845-798-3815, 845-887-4935 Hours: Sunday through Saturday Year Established: 1970's Varieties of Trees: White spruce, blue spruce, Fraser firs, Douglas firs How Do You Sell? Cut your own, pick your own, precut

Friendly Acres Owner: Doug Diehl 728 County Rte. 114, Cochecton, NY 12726 845- 932-8523 www.facebook.com/FriendlyAcresFarm Hours: Any time Other Products: Wreaths, and cookies/ hot chocolate served How Do You Sell? Cut your own, pick your own, precut

Maplehorst Farm Nursery Owner: John Rapp 151 Rapp Rd., Monticello, NY 12701 845- 794-8596 maplehorst151@gmail.com Hours: 11/27/15- 12/24/15 Daily 9 am- 8 pm Year Established: 1920’s Acreage: 165 Acres; 40 acres of trees Varieties of Trees: Fraser fir, balsam, blue spruce Other Products: Wreaths, kissing balls, garland, and gift shop with hand crafted items like local maple syrup How Do You Sell? Cut your own, fresh cut

Pine Farm Owner: Caroline Likel 121 Eagin Rd., Youngsville, NY 12791 607-591-5507 www.pinefarmchristmastrees.com pinefarmchristmastrees@gmail.com How Do You Sell? Cut your own, pick your own

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Submitted by Michelle Lipari, Agriculture & 4-H Community Educator Rain, sleet, snow, ice, freezing temperatures—winter can be a real struggle for two- or four-legged animals. Those of us with two legs can generally put on a warmer coat or go inside to warm up with a cup of something hot, but what can livestock managers do to keep animals healthy and comfortable in winter?

WATER The necessity of a clean and reliable year-round source of water cannot be overemphasized. Novice managers often mistakenly believe that animals can meet water requirements by eating snow or licking ice. With daily water requirements varying from three gallons (sheep) to 14 gallons (cattle), one can see that livestock would need to spend every waking hour eating snow to meet their requirements. Ice and snow consumption also lowers body temperature and increases maintenance energy needs, so it should be discouraged.

Water consumption is encouraged when water temperature is 37°F or above.

Tank heaters may be required to ensure that water sources do not freeze. Be sure to follow manufacturers’ recommendations to prevent fires and electric shocks or electrocution of livestock. If heaters are not used, unfrozen water should be provided several times a day.

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Energy can be provided through grain or additional roughage (hay). Roughage is generally preferable due to its feeding safety, lower cost, and greater heat released during digestion. However, roughage is in short supply in most areas this winter, so grain (corn, barley, wheat, oats, etc.) may be more accessible and affordable. Frequent small grain feedings are safer than one large daily feeding. Grain supplementation rates will vary with species. Some cold and wet weather fronts can result in predictions that livestock will need close to a 100% increase in energy requirements to help them maintain normal body temperature and functions, but such a large, sudden, and short-term increase in energy intake is not healthy for most

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Submitted by Melinda Meddaugh, Ag & Natural Resources Resource Educator There are dozens of crops that can be farmed in the understory of a forest including ginseng, floral and ornamental crops, specialty wood products, fruits, and mushrooms. Most agroforestry crops are generally considered niche market crops and may require a little more marketing work on your part, but the potential profits are worth it. Which one to try? Many agroforestry crops have a natural timing that put the majority of their work at different times of the year. Maple: tapping, collecting and boiling in early spring; ginseng: harvesting and drying in the fall; mushrooms: inoculating in early spring and harvest throughout the summer.

Look at your farm’s schedule and the timing of the agroforestry crops you’re interested in to see which will fit best.

Remember, they all have some sort of year-round work, whether it is scouting for pests, fixing tubing, or marketing.

Take all of the tasks into consideration.

One agroforestry crop that is garnering a lot of interest is mushrooms. Generally speaking, agroforestry mushrooms are those grown in logs or woodchips in the understory of a forest. The most commonly grown are shiitake (pronounced “sheetaakee”), oyster, and lion’s mane. Some lesser grown are chicken of the woods, hen of the woods, and wine cap stropharia. However, the vast majority of commercial producers only grow shiitake. There are only a few commercial agroforestry mushroom growers, so the potential for a market in your area is probably good, but check into it before you start.

Each mushroom strain has preferred host species. It is easiest to match the fungus strain with the trees you have.

Contact a mushroom supplier to discuss the best strain(s) for you. The timeline: fresh logs are cut in late winter or early spring and inoculated soon after. Inoculation refers to the process of placing a known mushroom strain December, 2015

inside logs to colonize them. Two standard inoculating methods are drilling small holes and filling the holes with spawn (pre-colonized substrate such as dowels, sawdust or grain), or cutting larger logs into rounds and stacking them totem style with spawn layered between the rounds. Once the logs are inoculated, they are left to colonize for one to two years, depending on the mushroom species and wood species. Colonization happens in a laying yard where the logs are stacked in some manner. This is a cool, moist area, that has a dense overhead canopy of conifers to provide year-round shade.

Access to water is also handy, such as a creek, but is not paramount in choosing a laying yard. Maintaining high moisture content in the log is important - it is a fungus after all. To increase the chance of producing a successful crop, you should use freshly cut, green logs as stock. Also, consider watering the logs during the summer and plan to protect them from the dry winter sun.

After the logs are colonized they will begin to fruit. Fruiting will be light the first year, and pick up in the middle years. Logs can have multiple flushes of mushroom each year and can fruit for 2-6 years depending on the species of wood. Once all of the nutrients have been extracted, the log will be very light and no longer able to support mushrooms.

them into cool storage and sell. Your marketing method needs to be determined BEFORE mushrooms appear.

Consider restaurants, farmers’ markets, and local groceries. You can also sell dried mushrooms for a year-round market.

More information about agroforestry mushrooms, including links, videos, workshops, and detailed instructions can be found at the NY Forest Mushroom Growers Network at mushrooms.cals.cornell.edu.

Enjoy the fruits of your harvest!

Source: Adapted and written by Rebecca Hargrave, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chenango County

Fruiting will come in flushes, depending on temperature and the strain, and can be forced twice a year by shocking in water.

Harvest with a sharp knife every couple of days.

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Submitted by Dayna Valenti, Community Horticulture Educator The smells of rosemary, thyme, sage, parsley, and chives are reminiscent of a hardy, warm, Thanksgiving meal with family and friends. As you complete your fall cleanup and the leaves are all raked, it is time to think about herbs. Perennial herbs, such as oregano, thyme, rosemary, and sage, can withstand late fall temperatures until the ground freezes. You can cut a bunch of each and hang them upside down to dry for the winter, in a cool, dry place. If you prefer fresh herbs to cook with, you can cut small bunches, wrap the bunch of stems with a wet paper towel, and place in a loosely closed plastic bag. They will keep for a few weeks in the dark produce drawer of the fridge. Parsley, which can withstand light frosts, will not last outside as long as the more hardy herbs.

It can be covered with a cloche into early winter, but is best cut and stored as mentioned above. If you have an abundance of parsley, either flat leaf

or curly, you can prepare a parsley pesto and freeze in tablespoon chunks for use through the winter. A tablespoon dropped in a bubbling hot bowl of soup or a pot of cooked noodles adds a fresh, healthy taste of summer to any winter day.

Two herbs that can be brought inside for the winter are rosemary and chives. Rosemary is a tender evergreen perennial that must be potted up and brought inside in Zone 6 and below. Rosemary is an excellent indoor

plant, though it needs attention. It needs easily draining soil and a pot big enough to give roots room to grow. It is best to place herbs in a cool location (not next to a heater or wood burning stove) with a south facing window that gets five hours of light. Rather than overwater its soil, mist it occasionally.

Enjoy the wonderful pungent, piney smell through the winter! If you’re holiday mood strikes, prune it in the shape of an evergreen tree! Chives are also a great herb to bring inside for the winter. Chives are hardy perennials in our area. You can dig up a clump and pot it, then let the foliage die down and freeze for several weeks.

Bring the pot indoors to a sunny, cool spot. Water well and harvest chives throughout the winter. Your potatoes will thank you.

Source: gardening.cornell.edu Photo: texashomeandgarden.com

Jean Planishek, Calico Geese, CCE Community Group Member Wins NYS Row by Row Quilt Challenge Jean’s account of her quest: The Row by Row Experience is a nationwide plus Canada program where you travel to eight different quilt stores and get their free pattern or purchase the complete kit to make a quilt. To win, you have to be the first person to return the finished quilt to any participating quilt store. I thought it had to be one of the stores where you got the pattern, which would have made more sense. It is sad that it was a contest of speed rather than quality because I would have tried to quilt mine differently, but I just did basic quilting. I was amazed to win anything because it took me a long time to gather my patterns and then my machine broke Page 6

down. It turned out to be a good thing because my husband bought me a new, much better machine with an 11"harp when we found out the repair was over $200 with no guarantee that it wouldn't happen again.

don't participate in the contest, if you go to the website when you travel, you can look up quilt shops by state and have a blast exploring.

I won the prize from Gunn's Country Corner and Quilt Shop north of Watertown. In addition to the 26 fat quarters that all the stores gave out I received many nice items from their store and a gift certificate.

I'm not in love with the quilt but I did have fun putting it together. I enjoyed discovering the many quilt shops that I never even knew about it. Even if you Extension Connection

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Submitted by Erica Dahl, ESNY Community Nutrition Educator Become an Eat Smart New York Hudson Valley Champion through our free service, available to local businesses who work with or employ those who are eligible for SNAP benefits. Your business can work toward providing your employees and clientele a healthier environment and earn state wide recognition for your efforts. Employees are the most valuable assets at any company and helping them maintain a healthy lifestyle will result in a happier and more productive staff. Workplace wellness initiatives have been shown to reduce absenteeism, build a sense of camaraderie among staff members, and reduce a company’s operating expenses. Are you ready to be a champion?

The Eat Smart New York Hudson Valley Team can provide FREE educa-

tion, technical assistance, and tools to public and private sectors who are striving to build health in their staff, patrons, and communities. Let our team help your business, agency, or municipality to develop long-term, sustainable, and holistic strategies that promote improved nutrition and increased physical activity. Let us help you determine how you can make simple changes in policy and procedure to help your staff and clientele achieve their goals. We can use our experience and statewide network to help you see how similar businesses are providing employees and clientele with the benefits of workplace wellness.

als. Eat Smart New York Hudson Valley will recognize your accomplishments by documenting your progress on our webpage and through social media. We can also assist you in promoting your efforts in various forms of media. The Eat Smart New York Hudson Valley team believes that there should be a spotlight on those businesses striving to improve the health of the community through workplace wellness initiatives.

To learn more about the process to become an Eat Smart New York Hudson Valley Champion, please contact Erica Dahl, Community Nutrition Educator at 845-292-6180 or via e-mail at edd58@cornell.edu.

By setting and achieving measurable healthy lifestyle goals, your agency will earn bronze, silver, or gold med-

Submitted by SueAnn Boyd, Healthy Schools Program Educator Good nutrition is fundamental to healthy living. Schools have a significant role in providing students with good nutrition, helping to teach lifelong patterns of healthful behaviors. Many children consume at least half of their meals at school, and with more than 32 million children participating in the National School Lunch Program, good nutrition at school is more important than ever. Good nutrition is associated with increased focus and attention, improved test scores, better classroom behavior, and a better understanding of healthy eating behaviors. Good nutrition has also shown improved cognitive function, especially memory, and improved mood.

Schools can help encourage healthy choices by implementing strategies to improve nutrition among students, staff, and teachers.

For example, offering healthier food options such as fruit and non-sugar sweetened beverages at your school’s snack bar, school events, and classroom parties can make choosing healthy snacks over sugary ones a no-brainer!

Schools are now celebrating in a healthier way by offering only healthy food and beverages at school celebrations and holiday parties. For example, serve festive treats like green and red fruit kabobs for a holiday party to celebrate in a healthy way. Instead of celebrating birthdays with sugar and junk food, some schools are allowing students to choose from a menu of healthy options, such as having lunch with the teacher or having a class dance party. They have eliminated candy and junk food as a reward in the classroom and have been allowing five minutes of extra recess or play time instead.

It is important to reinforce healthy eating at school events and ensure healthy options are offered. Creating a district or schoolwide policy on concession stand food guidelines to support healthy eating for students, staff, and families attending events is another great way to improve health. When it comes to school fundraisers, try out alternatives like hosting a walk-a-thon, gift card sales, book fairs, or selling fresh fruit. For more information on how to improve nutrition into your schools, call Cornell Cooperative Extension or email SueAnn Boyd at srb46@cornell.edu December, 2015

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Submitted by Bonnie Lewis, RN, Dependent Care Educator Upon many families falls the role of caregiving. Often it is lovingly tendered, following the footsteps of a previous generation’s example and preparations. Sometimes it’s thrust onto us, at the most inopportune time, but it is done with grace despite a host of quick adaptations, new skills, and realigned priorities (and quite a bit of flexibility).

The most unlucky of scenarios is the unwilling, unprepared, and unsupported caregiver creating angst that is unhealthy for both the caregiver and the care receiver. Now consider the additional pressure of the holidays.

A March 2014 article entitled “The Problem of Caregiver Burden”,

by Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) reported that: Caregiving can be a 24 -hour job without a break. In most cases, the caregiver is a friend or family member and ther efore does not have formal training in caregiving. Up to 90% of adults needing long -term care at hom e are cared for by a family m ember. Sometimes, perf orming a large number of caregiver tasks leaves little time for the caregiver to tend to his or her own needs. Over time, this can have negative effects on the caregiver: socially, psychologically, and physically. This is known as “caregiver burden .” Sometimes, the caregiver becomes an “invisible patient” despite frequent interactions with the medical system, because t he focus is always on the person being cared for.

Certainly the caregiver who is within a supportive environment (equipped with the financial, emotional, and physical resources) will find the 24/7 responsibilities a challenge. But what of the Page 8

caregiver lacking those resources as well as unprepared with the knowledge and skills to support both themselves and the patient? Many of those caregivers in both situations will find themselves exhausted, experiencing stressrelated physical and emotional symptoms, and then feel guilty if they take time to address their own needs. It is imperative to take care of their needs throughout the caregiving mode for their own wellbeing. Caregiver health impacts the wellbeing of our loved ones as well ~ for when caregivers feel stress, guilt and resentment it does not translate into good care or positive outcomes for the loved ones being cared for.

Countless people caring for loved ones are struggling (often silently) to meet their own basic needs and maintain any kind of quality of life. Family and friends, as the holidays approach, recognize YOUR family caregivers near and far and give them a hug. Offer them a helping hand. Many of us are unaware of how crucial caregivers are in our lives.

Consider former First Lady Rosalyn Carter’s quote: “There are only four kinds of people in the world:  those who have been caregivers, 

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those who will need caregivers.”

The Caregiver Resource Center wishes all Sullivan County caregivers a good night’s sleep, a peaceful moment, a well-fed tummy (and perhaps an indulgent treat), a good laugh, good health, and a big THANK YOU for all that you do each and every day.

Produced in NY Contest February 27 Produced in New York (PiNY) is designed to showcase the wide variety and use of agricultural products grown in NYS. This event is a great opportunity for youth to demonstrate their food preparation skills while promoting a tasty recipe that features NYS food products. “Throwing out a fun fact about your techniques or ingredients could spice things up, but you do not have to speak at all.” CCE Orange County has invited 4-H’ers throughout the southeast district to join this event in Middletown on February 27 (snow date February 28). Pre- registration and payment of $5 is required to participate. Please contact Marylin at mlr34@cornell.edu. for information.

White House – Every Kid in a Park Initiative The Every Kid in a Park pass is available for the 2015-2016 school year to help children visit and enjoy the outdoors and enjoy the country’s public lands and waters. Now available to every fourth-grader in the nation is an "Every Kid in a Park" pass that's good for free admission to all of America's federal lands and waters -- for them and their families -- for a full year." For additional information, please go to: http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-pressoffice/2015/02/19/fact-sheet-launchingevery-kid-park-initiative-anddesignating-new-nation

Alpaca Livestock Project Anyone interested in raising an alpaca/ llama as a livestock project for 2016 Sullivan County Youth Fair, please contact the CCESC office to add your name to the interest list by calling Michelle at 845-292-6180 or via e-mail at mml249@cornell.edu.

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Tai Chi for Arthritis Training October 26 & 27 As part of ongoing efforts to reduce falls and increase safety for our aging community, Bonnie Lewis participated in a two-day training funded by the NYS Department of Health’s Older Adult Fall Prevention Program, becoming certified as a Tai Chi for Arthritis Instructor. This CDC evidenced -based and approved program offers gentle stretching and relaxing movements that assist in increasing strength, balance, and posture.

The fallprevention program for seniors will be offered within the next six months.

4-H Achievement Day November 1 Achievement Day celebrated active 4-H clubs and over 260 Cornell Cooperative Extension 4-H youth members.

Parents and volunteers attended this awards ceremony putting a cap on the 2014-2015 program year. Youth are recognized for their accomplishments for the past year of project work, club meetings, activities, and events and for participation in county, regional, and state 4-H. In addition to 113 4-H Record Books submitted for evaluation, 4-H members turned in Community Service Olympics Applications documenting over 375 volunteer service projects in Sullivan County. Individual youth members received recognition in special livestock and leadership awards, and junior and senior incentive trip awards were distributed to encourage the increasing involvement and development of 4-H youth across the county.

Mastering Caregiver Transitions

via conference call. Caregivers were provided tools to assist them during stressful times of adapting to changing family roles, understanding the transitional process, and how to learn from the past.

Guiding Senior Healthcare Transitions

CRMC addressed the importance of caregivers in the hospital setting and their role in hospital care. Jane Orcutt, trained in music therapy, provided unique and helpful musical tips to soothe stress for both the caregiver and the care receiver.

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The Caregiver Resource Center joined the ongoing project of Older Adults Transitioning Support (OATS) to present at the Lumberland Senior Center.

Eleven seniors participated in examining the free booklet, Guiding Senior Transitions, created by Karen Pantel, EdD, MS, RN. Sections of the book address health status, medications, and personal lifestyle preferences. Future classes will be scheduled for both individuals and professionals in healthcare settings with the goal to make each discharge or transfer to a new care setting smooth and successful.

CRC joined 14 seniors at the monthly White Sulphur Springs Senior Club luncheon. Following lunch, the caregiver program reviewed how Tai Chi increases an individual’s muscle strength, flexibility, and balance. Evidence has proven that through routine practice of this smooth, slow, and graceful movement program, falls are prevented. The warmup exercises were demonstrated to the WSS Senior Club members.

4-H Snowmobile Safety Certification November 8 Twenty-nine youth completed a full day Snowmobile Safe Operator’s course conducted at Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County, earning certificates to operate a snowmobile independently. New York State Law requires children ages 10-17 to carry their certificate at all times when operating a snowmobile without the supervision of an adult. This opportunity is offered annually by CCESC’s 4-H program at no charge to youth in Sullivan County.

Congratulations Eddie S. 4H’er Eddie S. and team competed in the National Dairy Bowl Challenge in Louisville, Kentucky as one of four youth to represent NY. He placed 9th as an individual in his written test and the NY team won 1st place nationally and were undefeated! Congratulations and great job Eddie!

High Tunnel Update BOCES students were back at it this month in planting cold-hearty greens in the season extension high tunnel here on CCE Sullivan campus. Now the students will be able to harvest greens in the cold of winter. There is currently a plethora of lettuce sprouting throughout the tunnel.

November 3 CRC travelled to Achieve Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Facility to speak to the Alzheimer’s Support Group during their monthly meeting on adjusting to major transitions while caregiving. The board room was filled with ten caregivers and one listened in December, 2015

Caregiver Holiday Recognition November 10 To recognize National Family Caregiver Month, the Caregiver Resource Center hosted ten caregivers during the annual family caregiver celebration at Yiasou Café.

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Richard Ball,. Commissioner of NYS Department of Agriculture & Markets A native New Yorker, Mr. Ball has made a living in agriculture his entire life. His inspiration to become a farmer came from his grandparents, who were lifelong dairy farmers. At 18 years old, Mr. Ball began his career in agriculture as a farm worker at a vegetable farm in Rhode Island.

He later became operations manager of that same farm. After 20 years in Rhode Island, Mr. Ball moved back to the Empire State with an opportunity to become a farm owner.

For the past 20 years, he has been the owner and operator of Schoharie Valley Farms in Schoharie, NY, which consists of 200 acres and produces a wide range of vegetable crops, small December, 2015

fruits and greenhouse crops. The farm serves both retail and wholesale consumers through an onsite farm market known as “The Carrot Barn� and ships to brokers and restaurants in the local area as well as New York City.

Mr. Ball has held a number of positions within agriculture and community organizations at the local, state and national level, including: Vice President - NYS Vegetable Growers Association Board of Directors, Member of Executive Committee, Member of Audit Committee, Chairman of Labor Committee - NY Farm Bureau Member of Labor Committee (past Chairman) - American Farm Bureau Extension Connection

Representative for Schoharie County Mohawk Valley Regional Economic Development Council Board of Directors (past President) Schoharie County Farm Bureau President - Schoharie Valley Association Chairman - Schoharie Recovery, Inc., a non-profit formed to help the recovery effort from Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee Past President - Schoharie County Chamber of Commerce Mr. Ball, his wife Shirley, and his three children are actively engaged in farming with a growing number of future farmers among the grandchildren.

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Submitted by Nicole Slevin, Public Affairs Coordinator Linda & Robert Kays Bob and Linda have a total of 56 years of farming under their belt and over 40 years serving as CCE and 4-H volunteers in every capacity, from club leadership to planning ag events, and serving on the board. The Kays started Sullivan County’s very first 4-H dairy club and have since mentored dozens of children, including their own children and grandchildren, to adulthood.

We are forever grateful for their contribution to CCE, the county, and the agricultural community.

L to R: Board member Earl Myers, Robert & Linda Kays. Professional photography by ishotstudios.com

sustainable practices and modern techniques to produce high quality vegetables on only an acre and a half. Partnering with CCESC this summer to help introduce our season extension programming, their high tunnel structures served as a model for others in the field. Cornell is a premier hub for sustainability, advancing research, and cultivating collaboration. The Crickmores have exemplified this important mission area and we are proud to call them partners.

Dennis Hewston Since June, Dennis has volunteered over 40 hours to the Master Gardener Volunteer program since June! He is also a volunteer for Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, Delaware Highlands Conservancy, and Sullivan Renaissance. Dennis spent 40 years in the insurance industry with positions in underwriting and marketing on both the insurance company and agency side of the business. He officiated in high school, college, and semiprofessional football for 30 years as well as track and field on a local, state, and regional level. He lives locally with his wife Patricia. We are lucky to have Dennis as a volunteer!

Neversink Farm Conor and Kate Crickmore run this small, certified organic farm, using

L to R: Jean Barbarite, Dennis Hewston, and program committee member Diana Weiner. Professional photography by ishotstudios.com

Janet Barbarite Janet is a graduate of the 2014 CCESC Master Gardener Volunteer training.

Since June of this year, Janet has volunteered over 40 hours to the Master Gardener Volunteer program since June! She has been involved in various activities that provide service in the community including the annual CCESC Plant Sale and the Sullivan ARC/ Sullivan Renaissance Garden Tour featuring Master Gardeners, and Tour featuring master gardeners kept us very busy and involved. Janet retired after 37 years in the flavor and fragrance industry and resides in Monticello but is willing to travel far and wide in search of antiques and collectibles. We look forward to continued service in the community, with Janet!

Like us on Facebook for more photos from our 2015 Gala www.facebook.com/ccesullivan CONTEST: Snapped shots at the gala that capture the personality of CCE? Send them to nas96@cornell.edu to enter for a chance to win a bottle of wine (white or red) and assorted CCE goodies! Wine donated by White Lake Wine & Spirits Shop.

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(Continued from page 4) immature animals are an important group to feed separately. Pregnant heifers, doelings, etc. must maintain themselves, finish growing, and grow a fetus. Failing to meet their nutritional needs may result in stunted animals, poor milk production, and weak or dead fetuses.

Don’t overlook minerals in the winter.

Keep trace mineralized salt available at all times and try to protect it from the elements. Although horses and cattle do well with salt blocks, salt crumbles are best for sheep and goats.

BODY CONDITION Body condition is also called fat cover or body reserves. It can be assessed in all species through a process called body condition scoring. Livestock managers who body condition score their animals use anatomical landmarks and a five- or nine-point scoring system to objectively measure animals’ fat cover. Thick winter hair coats and fleeces can hide poor body condition, so body condition scoring requires hands-on assessment of animals. Refer to the recommended reference to learn how to body condition score.

SHELTER Shelter is another obvious winter livestock management concern. Animals do not necessarily need or want to live in an enclosed barn every day in the winter and barns for shelter are not practical for large herds of animals such as beef cattle. However, protection from wind and rain will decrease energy requirements and feed costs and increase animal comfort. Three sided sheds, hills, thickets of trees, and solid or semisolid fences can all serve as adequate breaks from the prevailing winds. There must be sufficient space for all animals to benefit or overcrowding and even trampling can occur. If animals do not have enough space and December, 2015

variety of landscape to select a spot protected from the elements, a shelter should be provided. Shelter requirements vary between species. If a structure is provided, be sure to keep the bedding dry and as clean as possible.

Bedding helps insulate animals from the cold ground. However, in bedding soiled with animal wastes, ammonia fumes can build up quickly in the lower 18” where recumbent animals breathe; irritated respiratory lining is then very susceptible to pneumonia causing bacteria and viruses. Provide good ventilation so the air seems fresh, but do not permit drafts in the structure.

to reduce environmental contamination in the spring.

MUD MANAGEMENT

Source: Adapted from Oregon State Small Farms Program

All too often, where there are animals in the winter, there is mud. With good management and planning, the negative environmental and animal health impacts of mud can be minimized. Mud is most commonly found where animals are forced or choose to congregate.

Mud makes foot and hoof diseases such as foot rot and thrush more likely and it causes animals to be perpetually chilled.

The wetness of mud can make parasite survival more likely as well.

Just because it is winter there is no reason to overlook animals’ need for exercise to promote muscular and skeletal health. Encourage exercise by varying the location of feeding and watering sites if possible. Exercise will help prevent obesity and overgrown hooves.

Hoof care can easily be neglected in the winter, but poor hoof care can lead to several serious health problems.

Trim hooves regularly, provide good nutrition, remove manure, and minimize mud for optimal hoof health.

HEALTH CONCERNS Your animals may have special health concerns in the winter, especially if they are pregnant. Talk with your veterinarian about the vaccinations, nutritional supplementation, and deworming your animals may need. Winter is often a good time to address the overwintering phase of internal parasites Extension Connection

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Friend of Extension Spotlight - IShot Studios Specializing in weddings and contemporary women's photography, Jasmine Guara of Ishot Studios in Liberty is a new supporter of Cornell Cooperative Extension this year.

She donated a full professional make-over and photo session valued at $100 for the Power Women’s package at our Afternoon Gala live auction. The package went for over $400! In addition to the unique auction item, Ishot Studios also donated Jasmine’s professional photography services to capture the event itself. We are so grateful to have Jasmine’s support and we look forward to working together again!

Ishotstudios.com: “We want to show you how to exist in photographs.”

Volunteer Spotlight - Ari Mir Pontier

4-H Member Spotlight - Brianna C.

Ari began volunteering with us several years ago as a 4-H Public Presentations evaluator at the county and district levels. She graduated from the Master Gardener Volunteer training in 2014 and completed 100 hours of service in 2015. Her participation as an MGV has included:  Instructing a “Container Gardening” class at the Western Sullivan Public Library in Callicoon

Six year member Brianna C. actively pursues every opportunity that the Sullivan County 4-H Youth Development program is able to offer. A member of the Jack & Jill’s Club, the 4-H Teen Group, and both the 4-H Shooting Sports and Working Together Rabbit Programs, she is not only an active participant in the project activities of these groups, but often contributes her time as a teen leader when needed.

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Instructing an “Oil and Vinegar Infusion” class at the Ethelbert B. Crawford Public Library

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Instructing at several of the Women, Infants, & Children (WIC) clinic’s “Salsa and Sofríto Garden” bilingual demonstrations with WIC families

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Assisting at annual CCESC plant sales, and Cornell’s teaching gardens with Sullivan County Workforce Development’s interns

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Planning a new class for 2016 on “Hugelkultur” (a form of permaculture) at the Ethelbert B. Crawford Public Library

Ari was also involved in Centennial Campaign efforts in 2014, especially at events like the Family Hike Fundraiser and the Afternoon Gala. This year, she donated an original acrylic painting to our Gala silent auction and attended to show her support at the live auction. We thank Ari for her patient and enthusiastic teaching skills, her smile, and her service to CCE when we need it most!

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In addition to shooting sports and rabbits, Brianna has enjoyed project work in sewing and textiles, horticulture, painting, rocketry and renewable energy with a particular effort in all things science, especially paleontology and geology. She has performed as a teen hostess for county 4-H Public Presentation events, served as Teen Leader for the Sullivan County Youth Fair, supported numerous CCESC outreach events such as Bethel Woods Harvest Festival, and took part in the Cornell University intergenerational research project “Building a Community Legacy Together”, a collaborative effort of CCESC’s Caregiver Resource Center and 4-H. Brianna’s enthusiastic good nature and her willingness to share the 4-H “learning by doing” experience, has made her a model 4-H member at many events. Generous with her knowledge, she has given presentations, assisted with interactive projects, and has shared her rabbits for hands-on education for the public.

We congratulate Brianna on all the achievements of her hard work and thank her for the efforts she makes above and beyond the expectations of 4-H membership!

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Staff Spotlight Susan Hamilton Susan worked in the international development field for more than ten years, mostly in corporate social responsibility and creating community partnerships for development. For the last ten years, she has been engaged in US non-profit consulting and management. Her professional experience has been supplemented with recent graduate degree work in public and nonprofit management (resulting in a master’s of public administration at NYU's Wagner Graduate School of Public Service).

Susan is a recent transplant to Newburgh from Southern Westchester, and is already an organizing committee member for Solarize Beacon +, and a development committee member at Safe Harbors on the Hudson. She is especially interested in poverty alleviation, youth development, and providing sustainable energy solutions to consumers and businesses.

A dog lover, Susan has two dogs and is an avid cyclist, swimmer, and beginner kayaker. She owns a patch of woodland in Tusten, and dreams of building a “tiny house” there.

Help us welcome Susan to our growing team!

Farm Spotlight - Diehl Farms Diehl Farms, located in Callicoon and owned by Jack Diehl, has been spreading holiday cheer by growing Christmas trees on seven acres since the 1970’s.

There are several varieties grown, which makes finding that perfect tree even easier. The tree types include white spruce, blue spruce, Fraiser fir and Douglas fir.

These trees have been farmed just like other agricultural crops to grow them up to their full potential. The average Christmas tree can take up to 10 years to grow from planting to harvest!

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Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County is looking for new or used in good condition donations of the following items: Association  Lawn tractor (with plow if possible)  Photos or paintings for our building  Large organization banners 4-H Youth Fair Supplies & Equipment  6’ and 8’ tables  New amp for shows (please call for details)  Refrigerator for youth building  Mini-freezer for youth building  4-H signs for camping area  100’ cable and padlock to secure rabbit cages  Fencing materials for the show ring Master Gardener Volunteer Tools & Furniture  Stools (2-3) for volunteer hotline counter  Gardening tools and gloves Nature Trail & Grounds  Wood chips (3-4 loads in spring)  Bird houses  Nets with long handles for cleaning pond  Educational, permanent signs

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In 2012, because of recycling and composting efforts, 66 percent of the Ithaca campus' waste was diverted from landfills

There are more than 400 golf courses and 55 downhill ski areas in New York State

In 1907 the first New Year’s Eve ball was dropped in time square

New York State ranks 20th in egg producing states 4 ounces of eggnog: 170 calories, 10 grams of fat 70 mg of cholesterol.

In a blizzard, visibility is reduced to ¼ of a mile and winds of 35 mph or more last at least 3 hours.

If any of these conditions isn’t met, then it is a “snow storm”

In New York, 4-H reaches 170,000 youth

Unlike many songbirds, both male and female cardinals sing

December is National: Bill of Rights’ Day UNICEF Birthday Human Rights’ Day Pledge of Allegiance Day Maple Syrup Day Miners’ Day Cocoa Day

What is Eat Smart New York ?

QuickBooks for Farms

NOFA Winter Conference

Eat Smart New York (ESNY) is a FREE service available to all individuals who qualify and/or receive benefits through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Eat Smart New York can provide free nutrition workshops in your community on a variety of subjects such as how to stretch your food dollars, planning and preparing healthy and practical meals for your family that don’t sacrifice flavor, and simple tips for how to limit sugar, fat, and salt in your diet.

December 10 | 5:30 pm CCE Broome County

January 16 Worcester State University Worcester, MA

ESNY also collaborates with community partners to provide support for organizations who would like to promote wellness in their workplaces for their customers and employees.

Let our community educator help your family or the employees of your business to improve their lives through nutrition. To schedule or attend a workshop, contact Erica Dahl at 845-2926180 or edd58@cornell.edu December, 2015

Topics covered during this workshop include:  Setting up a new company file  Working with the chart of accounts  Adding bank accounts and credit cards  Setting up sales tax  Adding customers and vendors  Billing customers  Receiving payments  Handling refunds  Recording deposits  Running reports  Sharing QuickBooks with others $15.00. Pre-registration is requested.

For more information and to register please contact Brian Aukema at bja14@cornell.edu or 607-772-8953.

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Join NOFA for its annual one-day conference, which features 70 workshops and exhibitors; keynote speeches with Ben Burkett, family farmer and coordinator of the Federation of Southern Cooperatives; children’s conference, and more. For more info visit www.nofamass.org/events/wc.

Empire State Producers Expo January 19 Oncenter Convention Center Syracuse, NY

This show combines the major fruit, flower, vegetable, and direct marketing associations of New York State in order to provide a comprehensive trade show and educational conference for fruit and vegetable growers of NYS, as well as the surrounding states and Eastern Canada. For more information visit nysvga.org/expo/information

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Charles Keating Cell: 570-430-1045 Fax: 570-689-2688

Member Exchange ANIMALS & SUPPLIES

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292-9224 for information Ewes, lambs for sale. Il de Franc x Dorset crosses. Easy keepers. All twins, some blacks.

Triplet 2 year old ram. Freezer lambs. La Mancha doe and female twins. Apple Pond Farm 845 482 4764 Rabbits for all Reasons and Chicks to Hens of Many Breeds. Member of A.R.B.A. for 37 years. 845-888-0274 Oak Ridge Farm – Horses Boarded, Large Indoor arena, excellent quality hay grown on farm, lessons available 845-482-4686 Lashside Farm. Full board or turnout. 845-292 -3765 Retired Horse Boarding on 45 acre farm. Your horse will be well taken care of on our peaceful farm. 845-482-4779 Lambs, Baby Goats and Hay 845-434-7764 Registered Polled Hereford Bulls for Sale.

Bred cows. Call Stone Ridge Farm 845-4394359 Trout for sale. 6"-8" Brook Trout. Delivered or picked up. Call Beaverkill Trout Hatchery for details. 845-439-4947 Bring us your retiring horse or those in need of rest. We will provide personalized care on our 50 acre farm at reasonable cost. Heaven’s Gait Farm 1-516-721-9173.

For Sale: Miniature Donkey Jacks. 845-4824061 Goats for sale. 845-252-7434

AUTOS & OTHER VEHICLES

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sleeping area, pedestal table, attached cooler like new 845-292-4013 1994 Volvo 940 127,540 miles original owner, garage kept, asking $2300 845-985-2302 4 person peddle boat, Large, Mint heavy duty ~ 2003 Arctic Cat pantera, 2 up(seater) 2000 miles, mint condition snowmobile ~ Artic cat 370cc snowmobile 1000 miles. Mint condition Call for prices Pete (845-557-8678) petetraina4u@yahoo.com 1938-1939 International Stake Bed Truck Model #D-30-232 Cubic Inch Engine Rating 1.5 ton chassis #D3072207 T.G.W. 13.200.

Very Good Shape- Asking $1200 – 985-7052 Go Kart. 5 hp. Briggs & Stratton. Good condition. 6 yr. old. $100 (845) 557-6090 1987 H-D Sportster, 9500 miles, excellent condition. Lots of extras $2200 obo. 2005 Artic cat sno-pro F7 Excellent Condition, $ 4100 miles. $3000.00

EQUIPMENT FOR SALE

 5 Power Angle Plow for 1980’s CJ Jeep all controls work $450 845-985-7052  John Deere 3010, Diesel, WFE, Dual Hyd. Outlets, Rops. Asking $6,000. 845-551-1649  5ft bush hog for sale. 845-428-5005

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE  Snowblower—Agway gas dual stage 6 speed

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Microwave $25; 2 two drawer file cabinets $10 ea. Dorm size fridge $10 292-5098 Narrowsburg Yarn for sale. Alpaca 2 ply& core yarn 516941-7207 2 slots machines, mint working condition.

Lights and sound with tokens ~ Antique Mantle clocks (mint) Many other items Pete 845-5578678 petetraina4u@yahoo.com 1983 Glassport 19' 7'' inboard/outboard, 350 Chevy and 20' dual axle trailer. Needs work.

Make offer. 203 740 0167 Hot water radiators 25.5" x 15.5" to 47" [10 total] and 19" x 36.5" and 39" BO 203-7400167 Men’s size 8 chest high fishing waders with felt soles. Worn once paid $200 asking $85.

914-237-2329.

5 foot 3 pt. hitch Woods Finish Moore RM59.

Asking $500. 434-6850

HAY FOR SALE  HAY – Square Bales - Local Delivery available 845-887-4582

 Hay 1st, 2nd, 3rd square, round and wrapped.

Protein – 19.1 – 22.6 composted. Topsoil, sand, gravel and cattle. 845-985-7866  Hay square bales 845-807-2532  Round Hay Bales for sale – 583-6024

#523 23” wide $280 or BO 845-791-4501

 Little Bear of Aspen Snow Shoes—2 pr. $45 973-890-1747 Leave message

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Member Exchange ‘TIS THE SEASON

 BK Logging Firewood for Sale—Standing Timber Wanted hard & soft wood 845-292-4942

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 Wacky Weeds Produce Natural Grown Certified Wholesale Farmer 845-693-1153

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Maple Jelly, Maple Sugar. Tours in March by apt. 845 -292-7838 Justus Asthalter Maple Syrup Inc. – New & used maple equipment & supplies for all size maple producers. Syrup, Cream, Candies, we ship anywhere. Sugar Hill Containers and Leader glass in stock. Call us at 845-292-8569 or email family@justusmaple.com/ www.justusmaple.com CATSKILL MOUNTAIN HONEY Pollen, propolis, Royal Jelly, bee supplies & equipment.

Hives supers frames from our shop. Save $$ Jim Kile 845-647-6759 Farm fresh real food prepared and delivered weekly. Naturalcontents.com 888-551-8625 Wahldairyfarm.com Home grown Pork, Beef and Eggs. Guinea Fowl – 845-887-5737 Asian Specialty Vegetables. Charlie Koh. Seon Organic Farm 631-599-0072 Nutritious and Delicious Home Made Soups and Breads delivered to your door.

Woodridgesoupemporium.com Organic Garlic for sale; reasonable prices. Call John 845-292-1195 "Dogs Luv'em" all natural Murray's chicken dog treats. 845-283-1128 Story’s Neversink Plant Co.-Rare succulents and interesting plants. By app’t. Only. John W. Story, Proprietor 845-985-5071 Korwan's Nursery Rhododendrons, perennials, trees, shrubs, and woodcarving. Landscaping 845-482-3345 Beaverkill Trout Hatchery- top quality trout, brook, brown & rainbow for sale. Trout preserve open Apr.1- Labor Day- 845-439-4947 email: troutlady61@yahoo.com THEODORA ORGANIC FARM Email: Theodoraorganicfarm@gmail.com- 646-710-0505 “No Farms, No Food” On farm vegetable and fruit stand open Saturday 10-2. River Brook Farm, Cochecton, NY 845-932-7952 Fertrell organic fertilizers, soil amendments and complete soil testing with recommendations available. Baron Organics, Products & Support, Jeffersonville, NY 12748. 845-482-3902

FOR BETTER BUSINESS

 Steven N. Mogel Attorney At Law 457 Broadway, STE 16A Monticello, NY 12701 www.sullivancountylawyers.com 845-791-4303  Licensed Security Guards & Any size property patrol. Alarm & camera installation with central station. Since 1980” When you are away your

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neighbors will play” Reasonable rates. 845-557 -8678. petetraina4u@yahoo.com Lawrence I Oestrich, Licensed Land Surveyor, Estimates, Boundaries & Sub-divisions 845-791 -4541 Muthig & Sons - Landscaping - Logging Decks - Roofs - Firewood (845) 807-1711 Clown for all occasions, info @ www.misssunshinetheclown.com for all your party entertainment. 845-807-6222 Klein's Tax Service. 25+ Years Experience.

(845) 292-9225 Wurtsboro Veterinary Clinic- 163 Sullivan St. Box 190, Wurtsboro, NY 12790 845-888-4884 Dr. Linda Tintle, Dr. Dean Tinter, Dr. Nancy Odell, Dr. Joe D’Abbraccio Norbert’s Clock Repair. Antique specialist. Fair Price. For estimate/pickup 845-887-5831 Old interesting barn finds? Call for free appraisal 482-4901 Hartley Consulting, INC. Strategic Development for Non Profits. www.hartleyconsulting.com Duke Pottery. www.dukepottery.com Pottery Studio, Art Gallery, Gift Shop. Open Year Round, Fri, Sat, Sun 11:00-5:00 or by chance.

855 Co. Rd. 93, Roscoe, NY Clemente S Frances, Attorney at Law 845-8876344 or 570-729-8607. PO Box 866 32 Lower Main St. Callicoon, NY 12723 O&L Digital Photo- Weddings, Sweet 16, Birthdays, Baptisms and special events. Album packages & DVD video. 845-932-5020 or 917693-9891 www.dbase.com or olima@msn.com

FURNITURE & HANDMADE ITEMS  Visit Charlie Barbuti Furniture Mall for all your furniture and mattress needs. 292-4826 www.barbutifurniture@verizon.net  Majek Furniture- Full Line Furniture and Mattress showroom; www.Majekfurniture.com

FOR A BETTER YOU  Jin Shin Jyutsu, Near Grahamsville. Energetic,

Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County is in desperate need of a new or used (in good condition) donation of a lawn tractor, with plow if possible.

Call 845-292-6180

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bourne, NY 845-434-7860- email: catskillbrokers@hvc.rr.com For all your real estate needs come for a visit and stay for a lifetime. “Trout Town USA” Roscoe, NY. Sullivan County, Delaware County – Lilly@elliot-pomeroy.com McKean Realtors – Farms and Lake Front Homes 845-583-6003 Barbanti Realty- 40 years in business- 845-292 -2800 Rieber Realty, Monticello, NY 845-794-0211. www.RieberRealty.com

WANTED  Looking for a piglet to raise for 4 months for slaughter.

733-4031 or emaill ler384 @hotmail.com  Wanted: Speedex Tractors Parts & Accessories 845-557-8030  Wanted: Llama for pet. Please call 845-4823509  Wanted: Side Delivery Hay Rake in Working Condition. Call Mike 482-3628

ORGANIZATIONS & EVENTS  Community Garden Club meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 1:00 pm location to be announced. Come join us! Call 845-794-6139 for details.  Garden Lovers – consider joining a garden club. Meets 3rd Tues. of each month. Call 845794=6139

Harmonizing 647-6572

 Yoga classes near Neversink Dam. Gentle stretches for seniors and beginners. Schedule Mon, Wed, Sat a.m. Thurs. p.m. I free introductory class. Yoga improves flexibility & health.

Reiki sessions by appt. Relieve stress & pain. Call Joy 845-292-7870

REAL ESTATE – AGENCIES, PROPERTIES, & RENTALS  Strumpflers Boarding House845-252-6675

 Catskill Brokers, Inc. Real Estate Services. Cynthia L. Johnson, Broker. Wood-

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Earl Kinney

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