February Extension Connection Sullivan County 2016

Volume LXXXXVII, No. 2

Liberty, NY -:- February, 2016

(USPS) 525 - 100

Colostrum Feeding of Newborn Lambs Solar Options for NYS Residents Financial Goals 2016 Calico Geese Raffle Quilt Nutrition and the Health of Young People

Families participating in activities at 4-H Winter Workshops.

Influenza Symptoms CCESC Spotlights Fast Facts

Introducing the Creating Healthy Schools and Communities Team 4-H Club Secretary Reports In Case You Missed It Scholarship Information

News to Use

Upcoming Programs Business Structures & Tax Updates for Farms Improving Senior Nutrition Growing Microgreens Pruning Apple Trees & More Agricultural Business Planning Understanding Farm Leases & Accessing Land

Funding Opportunities for Your Farm Volunteer & Donor Open House & Potluck

Commissioner of NYS Dept. of Ag & Markets Richard Ball, speaking at the 101st Annual Meeting of Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County

Message from the Executive Director

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Influenza Symptoms

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Colostrum Feeding of Newborn Lambs

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Upcoming Programs & Events

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Upcoming Ag Business Workshops

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Scholarship Information

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Solar Options for NYS Residents

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In Case You Missed It

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Setting Financial Goals

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CCESC Spotlights

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2016 Calico Geese Raffle Quilt

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2016 Enrollment Card

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Nutrition and the Health of Young People

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CCESC Wish List

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Introducing the CHSC Team

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Fast Facts & News to Use

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4-H Club Secretary Reports

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Member Exchange

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REGULAR OFFICE HOURS 8:30 am to 4:30 pm | Monday-Friday Phone: 845-292-6180 | Fax: 845-292-4946 Website: www.sullivancce.or g Email: sullivan@cor nell.edu Twitter.com/ccesullivan Facebook.com/ccesullivan

Staff Members Colleen Monaghan...……………..…………...Executive Director Tracey Argent…………………Sr. Administrator & HR Manager SueAnn Boyd…………..……Healthy Schools Program Educator Wanda Cruz……………………..Healthy Communities Educator Erica Dahl………………..ESNY Community Nutrition Educator Jaycee DeGroat...Healthy Schools & Communities Project Director Emily Devore..…………………..Healthy Communities Educator Susan Hamilton………………….………….Director of Programs Marylin Jones...…………………….….4-H Community Educator Bonnie Lewis……….…….....................Dependent Care Educator Michelle Lipari………………....Ag & 4-H Community Educator Erica Lynch ……….…………………….……..Kitchen Assistant Melinda Meddaugh...Ag & Natural Resources Resource Educator Nicole Slevin…………………………Public Affairs Coordinator Kaitlyn Smith……………..Association Administrative Assistant Dayna Valenti……….Community Horticulture Program Educator Tara VanHorn...…………………………….…..Finance Manager Sean Welsh………....Energy & Consumer Sr. Resource Educator John Wilcox…………………….....Building & Grounds Manager

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Colleen Monaghan, Executive Director cm638@cornell.edu Happy New Year, CCESC friends and family! We’ve certainly kicked off the new year at Extension with lots of action. CCESC welcomes new board members Amy Erlwein, Robert Kaplan, and Klu Padu. New Program Advisory Committee (PAC) members include Freda Eisenberg, Nancy McGraw, and George Stang. PAC chair, Earl Myers, also appointed Tonya Burk, Kathy Denman, Linda Kays, and Evelyn Weissman to the 4-H Strategy subcommittee. Welcome all and thank you for volunteering!

The board of directors approved a balanced budget of $1,572,635 for 2016.

That’s the largest budget in CCESC history, and a 29% increase from the 2015 adopted budget, mostly due to new grants and contracts. We are currently recruiting to hire an AgriBusiness and Retention Program Coordinator, funded by the Sullivan County Department of Planning, to join our ag team. This position will provide oneon-one assistance to producers seeking to access the plethora of business development and financing resources available through public and private sources, develop strong business and marketing plans, and increase their bottom line. Please spread the word and direct people to www.sullivancce.org/jobs to access the web application link.

I was so pleased to hear a message and vision of optimism for agriculture in New York State and the county at CCESC’s 101st Annual Meeting. NYS Ag & Markets commissioner, Richard Ball, shared several strategies he sees working across the state to encourage new and beginning farmers, demonstrate farming as a viable career option, investment in diversification to ensure New York remains a dairy powerhouse, and to ensure the ongoing relevance of the Cooperative Extension system as agricultural markets February, 2016

and climate and environmental issues evolve. Our partnership with Sullivan Renaissance and Catskill Mountainkeeper on the Catskill Edible Garden Project, and our work on food systems and health with the Sullivan County Rural Health Network and Eat Smart New York are just a couple of examples of how CCESC programs are aligned with national and state strategies for improved ag economic development and public health.

A few other things to look forward to from CCESC in the new year include:  Membership in the Cornell University regional Master Forest Owner program, bringing you a direct connection to Cornell trained, peer forest owner counselors and new web-based resources on our website;  4-H Youth Development program strategic planning efforts led by a Hudson Valley Shared Business Network 4-H expert;  Participation in a Cornell led summer student internship project assessing 4-H’s capacity to include and integrate children of immigrant families into high-quality programs;  Worksite wellness programs in Liberty, Fallsburg, and Monticello;  An Engaged Cornell research project application to assess services, opportunities, and supports (SOS) for older adults of Sullivan County, and disparities in availability and access for the entire county population; and  Ongoing Capital Improvement Campaign activities, including the installation of a complete fitness trail park on the public Turtle Spring Nature Trail at the Extension Education Center campus.

As always, we’re hoping to beat last year’s paid membership levels so even more Sullivan County residents and Extension Connection

guests can better access all that we have to offer. Last year we saw our membership grow by 30%, from 345 enrollees in 2014 to 496 enrollees in 2015. We’ve already surpassed our 2015 membership by a few. Please share the experience of Extension by encouraging your friends, colleagues, and neighbors to enroll for a monthly subscription to Extension Connection and other e-resources.

You may remember that I have been working with the staff on adopting a new database and constituent management system, called CiviCRM, or Civi for short. For some, this is really boring news. But we are excited to report that we have moved more than 50,000 pieces of data to our new system, have begun to do electronic workshop and event registration and payment here to reduce duplicative administrative efforts, and are better able to track and manage our interactions with customers. With any big internal systems change like this, there are bound to be growing pains and even a few mistakes. Please be patient with us as we continue to learn how to use this amazing resource. I believe 100% that this transition will ultimately help us to respond to your inquiries and suggestions in a better way. The next exciting Civi project for us is learning to use the E-Newsletter function. This way, each program area has a quick and easy way to make sure information on new and emerging issues or events can make it to you, even if it doesn’t make it in time for the printing press.

In closing, while the days are short— and this is the time of year where many of us slow down and take some respite— your friends at CCESC have not slowed down, but rather are working even harder to respond to emerging issues like solar leasing or improving (Continued on page 9...)

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Submitted by Michelle Lipari, Agriculture & 4-H Community Educator It is critical that the newborn lamb receives a large amount of colostrum as soon after birth as possible.

This colostrum will provide the lamb with energy to protect it from cold. A lamb is born with a supply of “brown fat” that provides a short and immediate energy source. After that, the lamb is totally dependent on intake (colostrum).

In addition, colostrum provides protection (antibodies) against specific diseases which the ewe has encountered. Ewes which have been given booster vaccinations in the weeks before lambing will transfer large quantities of specific antibodies. The lamb is able to transfer these antibodies from its gut to its bloodstream for a limited period of time (from birth to around 12 to 18 hours after birth). Each newborn lamb should have its first suckle within 30 minutes and never later than 12 - 14 hours after lambing.

Newborn lambs should receive at a minimum an amount of colostrum equaling to at least 5% of its body weight (Some sources recommend about double this amount– 10 % of body weight) spread over 2 or 3 feeding during the first 12 hours of life. For example, a 10 pound lamb (160 oz.) should receive 8 oz of colostrum over 2

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to 3 feedings within the first 12 14 hours of life. It is generally not recommended to give a lamb over 5 or 6 ounces at any one feeding.

A supply of colostrum should be kept on hand in case supplementation is necessary. Likely candidates for colostrum supplementation are hypothermic lambs, orphaned or rejected lambs or lambs from thin ewes. Colostrum taken from ewes within the flock is best. If chilled fresh, colostrum can be used for up to two days. Alternatively, frozen colostrum can be good for a year or more. Colostrum should be frozen in small quantities; repeated thawing and refreezing can destroy antibodies. Thaw in water bath, as microwave thawing can overheat colostrum and destroy antibodies. If ewe colostrum is not available, cow and goat colostrum are alternative. In each case it should be from the animal’s first milking. You should ask about the disease status (such as Johne’s disease and salmonellosis) of the goat or cow herd before obtaining colostrum from that farm and carefully consider whether the value of the colostrum is worth the biosecurity risk.

Source: Extension.org

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Upcoming Ag Business Workshops February 4 | Business Structures & Tax Updates for your Farm Operation | 3– 5 pm Farm taxation updates and credits, including business structures, such as sole proprietorship, partnerships, LLCs, corporations, schedule F, Farmer Tax Exemption Certificates, and Form 4797.

March 30 | Agricultural Business Planning | 6– 8 pm A business plan is an essential road map for business success. This workshop will give you pragmatic, straightforward tools for setting goals, developing action plans for achieving them, measuring progress on an ongoing basis, and adjusting accordingly.

April 26 | Understanding Farm Leases & Accessing Land | 6– 8 pm Basic farm lease structures, the dos and don’ts, and expectations from the lease. Participants are asked to bring a copy of your existing farm lease, if available. We welcome landowners with any size parcel of land who want to explore the possibilities of making their land more productive by leasing it to a sustainable farmer.

May 9 | Funding Opportunities for Your Farm | 6– 8 pm Topics will include the Sullivan County Agri-Business Revolving Loan Fund, County of Sullivan IDA Agri-Business Revolving Loan Fund, US Department of Agriculture (USDA) FSA funding programs, and USDA NRCS funding programs, along with information on NYS Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) programs, NYS Electric and Gas (NYSEG) programs and other regional funding opportunities.

Cost is $15 per person; $10 per CCESC enrollee*; $30/ enrollee for entire series.

Paid non-refundable RSVP is required in advance. *Anyone can enroll for $25 per household per year.

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Submitted by Melinda Meddaugh, Ag & Natural Resources Resource Educator Solar energy is simply energy derived from the sun, which can be converted to electricity or thermal (heat) energy.

Photovoltaic panels convert the sun's energy to electricity. Solar thermal panels or evacuated tubes capture the sun's energy for heating domestic hot water and sometimes, to provide space heating through systems like radiant floor heating. There are many different options to consider.

If you want solar power for your home or farm operation:  NY-Sun is the umbrella for New York State incentives. To learn more visit: www.ny-sun.ny.gov.  USDA REAP Grants will cover up to 25% of the cost of installation, not including costs covered through other programs such as NY-Sun.  NYS Investment Tax Credit will cover 25% of costs, capped at $5,000. You must be a new, gridconnected system.  Federal Investment Tax Credit will cover 30% of cost and has been extended through 2019. You must be a new, grid-connected system.

If you are looking to realize revenue from land put into solar production:  Lease Option: Lease your land for a utility scale solar farm.  Power is fed into the grid. The landowner purchases electricity through the utility or an ESCO.  The developer receives the tax credits and the renewable energy credits.  The property owner has little control over siting of the array.  Items of concern:  Will the land lose Agriculture Assessment status for tax purposes?  Will it be assessed as commercial or industrial use?

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Are you taking productive farmland out of production?  Does your town have up to date zoning regarding solar farms?  Community Shared Solar Option: A form of consortium with neighboring residents and businesses to be off-takers for a shared solar installation built by a solar developer either (1) through local financing and owned by the off-takers, or (2) through a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA). A number of financing strategies could be used.  Power is fed into the grid and offtakers are credited with the energy generated, according to their use.  The property owner does not have to be an off-taker.

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In a PPA, the developer receives the tax credits and renewable energy credits.

The property owner(s) have more control over siting and terms of the contract.

Items of concern: Will the land lose Agriculture Assessment for tax purposes Will it be assessed as commercial or industrial use?

Are you taking productive farmland out of food production?

Does your town have up to date zoning regarding solar farms?

If you would like to learn more about the different solar options above, contact either Melinda Meddaugh at CCESC or Sullivan Alliance for Sustainable Development (Carol Roig or Stephen Stuart) at 845-701-9126 or sasdonline@gmail.com Source: Sullivan Alliance Sustainable Development

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Submitted by Sean Welsh, Energy and Consumer Sr. Resource Educator With the start of each new year, there comes an opportunity for reflection and improving circumstances through new year resolutions. Setting financial goals is a great way to begin the new year while providing resolutions tied directly to your family’s finances.

Setting your overall financial goals for 2016 can be done by sitting down and really thinking about what you and your family are seeking to achieve in the year ahead. These goals are often related and often will act as stepping stones to new goals. A tool which can help is a goals tracking sheet. You can obtain one through Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County or you can create one yourself.

Aim for goals set in 2016 to be SMART goals. Financial goals that are SMART goals provide more opportunites for success. SMART goals are those that are S–specific, M-

measuring goals, estimate a cost for each one and then track your costs getting to that goal.

measurable and mutual, A-attainable, R–realistic and relevant, and T-timely.

Review your goals and ensure they work with the SMART acronym.

Breaking down your goals into three categories of short term (completed in less than 3 months), intermediate (reasonably accomplished in 3 to 6 months), and long term (a year or more) can help you prioritize and stay on track. When you are breaking down your goals into the above categories, look to connect them each with a targeted start date and a targeted completion date to help you be timely and as specific as possible. To assist with

Along the way, goals may hit stumbling blocks or suddenly become unattainable due to certain circumstances.

If this happens, document what happened on your goal sheet. As 2016 rolls ahead, Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County will be offering new finance and consumer educational workshops. This topic and more will be discussed in these workshops.

If you have any questions regarding this article or would like to obtain a copy of a goal setting worksheet email Sean Welsh at sw288@cornell.edu.

Source: (February, 2007, Extension.org) retrieved from http:// articles.extension.org/pages/11099/ smart-financial-goal-setting on January 19, 2016.

2016 Calico Geese Raffle Quilt The completed 2016 Calico Geese raffle quilt was revealed to the membership during the October meeting. It is truly magnificent. Thanks were extended to all the members who willingly worked on any of the 168 blocks included in the quilt. Their efforts were so appreciated. Their work and love of the quilting craft helped to create a magnificent, colorful queen size quilt. According to Sally Abrams' calculations, at least 25 members participated by making blocks.

Special thanks to the following: Sally Abrams, for writing the directions and running the workshop; Nancy Michel who designed the quilt; the members who sewed fabric pieces together to create the blocks; those who joined the blocks to create rows; and Susan Koenig, who sewed the rows together to create the quilt top. Also, to Lynn Goodman, Marie Harris, and Mary Abplanalp for working so diligently and jointly hand sewing the binding onto the quilt and to everyone else who was involved.

The final product is something of which all guild members can be proud.

The quilt guild members generously gave their time and energy to create a work of art. The quilt was revealed to the public for the first time at the SUNY Sullivan Holiday Craft Fair on November 22nd, at which time raffle tickets were sold.

Quilt raffles can be purchased at the CCESC office in Liberty Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.

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Submitted by SueAnn Boyd, Healthy Schools Program Educator Proper nutrition promotes the optimal growth and development of children.

It helps prevent high cholesterol and high blood pressure, and reduces the risk of developing chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease, cancer, and diabetes.

Most of the youth in the United States do not meet the recommendations for eating 2 ½ cups to 6 ½ cups of vegetables and fruits each day, nor do they meet the minimum recommended amounts of 2-3 ounces of whole grains. On the other hand, they eat more than the recommended maximum daily intake of sodium, which is 1500-2300 mg each day. For many, empty calories from added sugars and solid fats contribute at least 40% of daily calories of children and adolescents aged 2-18, affecting the overall

quality of their diets. Approximately half of these empty calories comes from sugary beverages and grain desserts.

Recent studies have shown that youth drink more soda per day than milk.

On average, males drink 22 ounces of soda per day and females drink 14 ounces of soda per day. Each 12 ounce can of soda has approximately ten teaspoons of added sugar; 16 calories per teaspoon. Drinking sugary beverages can result in weight gain, leading to obesity. Drinking water gives us a healthy alternative to sugarsweetened beverages. Try adding mint or fruit to water for a twist, or drinking seltzer with 100% fruit juice.

weight gain, and obesity. Hunger and food insecurity (e.g., the reduction of food intake and disrupted eating patterns due to a lack of household money and other resources for food) can increase the risk for lower dietary quality and under-nutrition. In turn, undernutrition affects the overall health, cognitive development and school performance of our youth.

Youth are the future leaders of America; let’s get them off to a great start by making sure they have access to healthy snacks and cold, refreshing water!

Source: Center for Disease Control.

Consequences of a poor diet can lead to energy imbalance, risk of cancer,

The Creating Healthy Schools and Communities team is now in place, introducing: Jaycee DeGroat, Project Director - Jaycee comes to us with a background in community enrichment programs and has been a volunteer for the YMCA, boys’ and girls’ basketball in Orange County, and coaches basketball at SUNY Sullivan.

SueAnn Boyd, Healthy Schools Program Educator - SueAnn previously worked for CCESC in the Eat Smart New York program for 10 years as an educator and coordinator, and most recently as an association-wide administrative assistant.

Wanda Cruz, Community Educator - Wanda has a background working in community enrichment and public health education. She speaks fluent Spanish and has served on many boards and committees of youth organizations.

Emily Devore, Community Educator - Emily, a Neversink native, is a recent graduate of the State University of New York at Cortland with a bachelor of science degree in community health and a concentration in environmental health.

Left to Right: Wanda Cruz; Erica Dahl, ESNY; Emily Devore; SueAnn Boyd; and Jaycee DeGroat February, 2016

The team looks forward to working in the Liberty, Fallsburg, and Monticello school district catchment areas to improve access to healthy foods and opportunities for physical activity.

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Submitted by Marylin Jones, 4-H Community Educator 4-H members have opportunities to undertake leadership roles in their clubs by becoming club officers: President, Vice-President, Treasurer, Recreation Leader, News Reporter, etc.

The office of 4-H Club Secretary is key to the organization and recording of club business and includes the responsibilities of keeping accurate minutes of all club meetings.

4-H Puppy Pals by Caleb E. September: New officers were elected, t-shirt design was selected, Germany was chosen for International Night.

We finished all the frames for the window display at the post office. We also put handprints on the banner for the Giant Pumpkin Party.

November: We divided into different groups for International Night. The group made candy cane wreaths, paper hands, and snowman ornaments and wrapped presents for Operation Christmas Child.

December: We quickly revisited the International Night groups. The group sang at the holiday tea and helped with the sing-a-long.

4-H Moo Juicers by Maggie K. November: Club meeting discussion of current activities and recent accomplishments included the round bale “Window Display” entry for National 4 -H Week, Achievement Day awards on November 1 including Danielle S. receiving the Norman F. Gabriel Award, the NY State Dairy Bowl Team (with 4 -H Moo Juicer Eddie S.) winning the National Dairy Bowl contest in Louisville, KY, club donations to Wounded Warrior U.S.O., receiving a USA flag, and planning for club sweatshirts.

Hobby Horse Kids by Erin D. September: Agenda included design of 4-H Window Display and planning the set-up at Brandenburg Bakery Page 8

(Livingston Manor), bluestone and woodworking projects, planning a fundraiser at Liberty Agway Pet Store, and field trips proposed to Equine Affaire in Springfield, MA and possibly the Santa Hill Reining Show. Other business included a discussion of a possible club sweatshirt and reminder for Achievement Day.

November: New officers elected, meeting agenda included planning for trip to Equine Affaire, governmental community service performed (holiday mail to soldiers), officer reports, and a craft activity of rope key chains. Planning for future club business included a pizza/craft day using Window Display award for supplies.

December: Members worked on the pallet Christmas trees project and the snowman ornaments project. Club business included discussion about the upcoming trip to PBR.

Kenoza Lake Hummingbirds by Emma M. October: The club planted bulbs at the Kenoza Lake Methodist Church and Post Office and had a pizza party.

November: Baked pumpkin cookies and pumpkin muffins from scratch with homemade frosting. At the second November meeting we baked cookies inspired by Taylor Swift which we researched on the Food Network website and baked a version of pumpkin cookies that included oatmeal.

taught the other kids how to make her very own homemade apple crisp which will be included in our international food project. This project includes each member and a recipe of their choice from different countries. At the third December meeting, the group went Christmas caroling throughout the community and had our annual Christmas party! At our second December meeting Ms. Jones came (from CCE) and presented us different opportunities that 4-H offers. The group created owls out of acorns and felt material.

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October: Officers were elected and we planned for 2016 activities.

November: Today we made a “foot soak”, held a business meeting, and discussed coming events. New members joined the club this month.

December: Visited the Jeffersonville Adult Home and sang Christmas carols. We handed out socks and hats made by Jen Berglas and Mary Nosek.

We had a Christmas party and made foam ornaments.

December: One of our tributes to community service is baking cookies for a soldier that grew up locally; everyone is contributing to this activity. At our second December meeting Emma Extension Connection

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Submitted by Bonnie Lewis, RN, Dependent Care Educator Influenza (also known as the flu) is a contagious respiratory illness caused by flu viruses. It can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death. The flu is different from a cold.

The flu usually comes on suddenly.

People who have the flu often feel some or all of these symptoms:        

Fever* or feeling feverish/chills Cough Sore throat Runny or stuffy nose Muscle or body aches Headaches Fatigue (tiredness) Some people may have vomiting and diarrhea (this is more common in children than adults). * It's important to note that not everyone with flu will have a fever.

Flu Complications Most people who get influenza will recover in a few days to less than two weeks, but some people will develop complications (such as pneumonia) as a result of the flu, some of which can be life-threatening and result in death.

Pneumonia, bronchitis, and sinus and ear infections are examples of complications from the flu. The flu can make chronic health problems worse. For example, people with asthma may experience asthma attacks while they have the flu, and people with chronic

congestive heart failure may experience worsening of this condition that is triggered by the flu.

People at High Risk from Flu Anyone can get the flu (even healthy people), and serious problems related to the flu can happen at any age, but some people are at high risk of developing serious flu-related complications if they get sick. High risk individuals include: people 65 years and older, people of any age with certain chronic medical conditions (such as asthma, diabetes, or heart disease), pregnant women, and young children.

Over a period of 30 years between 1976 and 2006, estimates of fluassociated deaths in the United States range from a low of about 3,000 to a high of about 49,000 people. During recent flu seasons, between 80% and 90% of flu-related deaths have occurred in people 65 years and older.

When Should I Get Vaccinated?

The CDC recommends that people get vaccinated against flu soon after vaccine becomes available, if possible by October. It takes about two weeks after vaccination for antibodies to develop in the body and provide protection against the flu.

Children aged 6 months through 8 years who need two doses of vaccine should receive the first dose as soon as possible to allow

time to get the second dose before the start of flu season. The two doses should be given at least four weeks apart.

What Kind of Vaccines Are Available in the United States for 2016?

A number of different private sector vaccine manufacturers produce flu vaccine for use in the United States. This season both trivalent (three component) and quadrivalent (four component) influenza vaccines will be available. Different routes of administration are available for flu vaccines, including intramuscular, intradermal, jet injector, and nasal spray vaccine.

This season: Intramuscular (IM) vaccines will be available in both trivalent and quadrivalent formulations. (High dose vaccines, which are IM vaccines, will all be trivalent this season.) For people who are 18 through 64 years old, a jet injector can be used for delivery of one particular trivalent flu vaccine (AFLURIA® by bioCSL Inc.).

Nasal spray vaccines will all be quadrivalent this season. Intradermal vaccines will all be quadrivalent.

Source: Center for Disease Control.

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public health. And you, our members—new and old—have taken notice. Your support and feedback have a tremendous impact and influence on the staff here.

Right now, everyone is feeling valued, committed, and like the work they do matters to Sullivan County. On behalf of the entire CCESC team, thank you for the positive feedback, the words of encouragement, and the renewed interest and volunteerism. We are happy to provide practical education you can trust and to help people, businesses, and the community solve problems and build a better future.

Until next month, stay warm!

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College Opportunities

Association Opportunities

Earle & Elizabeth Wilde Scholarship

Family & Consumer Science Scholarship

For high school seniors Award: $2,000 Deadline to apply: April 15

For general public Award: Varies Deadline to apply: Rolling

Open to graduating high school seniors from the Sullivan County area who plan to continue their education in an agricultural related field at either the State University of New York College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill or Morrisville.

Skoda Family Scholarship Fund

To stimulate interest in human ecology/ home economics. In the event of financial limitations that prevent a Sullivan County resident from receiving educational services, program fees may be partially or entirely covered by this scholarship. Sponsored by CCESC community groups and Sullivan Renaissance. Inquire with CCESC.

For high school seniors Award: $500- $4,000 Deadline to apply: April 15

Agriculture & Community Horticulture Scholarship

Open to graduating high school seniors from the Sullivan County area who plan to attend Delaware Valley College in Doylestown, PA and major in Agriculture. Orange County graduating high school students who plan to attend Delaware Valley College in Doylestown, PA and major in Agriculture and students from Sullivan County currently enrolled in Delaware Valley College majoring in Agriculture may also apply.

For general public Amount Varies Deadline to apply: Rolling To stimulate interest in agricultural and community horticulture related topics. In the event of financial limitations that prevent a Sullivan County resident from receiving educational services, program fees may be partially or entirely covered by this scholarship. Sponsored by our friends at Sullivan Renaissance. Inquire with CCESC.

4-H Livestock Auction Scholarship For high school seniors Award: $500 Deadline to apply: June 1 Open to enrolled 4-H members who are high school seniors with a B or better GPA who actively participated in the Sullivan County 4-H Livestock Auction for at least 2 years.

To apply for these scholarships stop by the CCESC office, call us at 845-292-6180, or visit: www.sullivancce.org

How to Attract Volunteers & Build Support

Through Words, Images, and Digital Media

Wednesday, February 3, 2016 | 6:00 pm Join Sullivan Renaissance for a discussion on best practices for promoting community projects and initiatives. Local professionals in the fields of marketing and public relations will be sharing tips on how to develop a message, get the word out, and garner support.

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Volunteer/ Donor Open House & Potluck Saturday, April 2, 2016 9:00 to 11:00 am

Bring Your Favorite Dish!

Extension Education Center, Liberty Bring a dish and celebrate another year of volunteerism and stewardship with CCESC! CCESC staff invite you to join us for a potluck:  Volunteer & Donor Recognition  Food with Friends  Staff Meet & Greet

Pre-reservation required to plan refreshments.

Call 845-292-6180  E-mail sullivan@cornell.edu  Visit sullivancce.org

A few of our supporters and sponsors must be added to the lists released last month in the CCESC 2015 Annual Report.

The following individuals and businesses have been very generous to CCESC and we are grateful for their support over the past year:           

All County Insulation & Coatings (Richard Kavleski) Catskill Hudson Bank Granite Associates (Alan & Sandra Gerry, Darell Supak) IRC International Contractors Corp. (Johan Adriaans) Mid Hudson Cooperative Insurance Co. Derek Schmidt Sprague and Killeen Ins. (Dwight Coombe) Sullivan BOCES classes (instructors Sam Rogers & Deb Brissett) Sullivan County IDA and Funding Corp.

Sullivan County Legislature Walter and Barbara Garigliano Esq. Page 12

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Topics in Zoonotics November 6 CCESC member, John Albarino, RN, MS, offered a seminar in Zoonotics (diseases that exist in animals that can be transmitted to people) for 20 public health nurses and the general public at the Sullivan County Department of Public Health. We are so thankful to have such talented members and volunteers on our team of supporters!

4-H Winter Workshops December 5 Forty-four youth participated in this community service opportunity.

Handcrafted greeting cards sharing well wishes were attached to candy cane treats and donated to the Sullivan County Meals on Wheels program to share with elder “shut-ins” in the community. Ten other fun stations of hands-on activities were sponsored and presented by CCE staff and volunteers.

Handmade Items Donated to Sullivan County Federation for the Homeless Eighteen handmade, adult size hats and scarves were collected for the Sullivan County Federation for the Homeless and were delivered just prior to the holidays. An additional fourteen child size hats, mittens, and scarves have been completed to send to a Romanian orphanage by autumn of 2016 by the members of CCESC/4-H’s Intergenerational Textile Group. Generous donations of yarn from two Sullivan County community members have helped to jumpstart these projects. All ages and skill levels are welcome to join the project with instructional support available in knitting and crochet.

February, 2016

Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County 101st Annual Meeting

Solar Leases: What You Need to Know

December 17

Over 300 people attended this informational program. Stephen Stuart and Carol Roig, of Sullivan Alliance for Sustainable Development, discussed aspects of leasing property for solar through private companies and shared information about other alternative solar options.

Eighty people attended the CCESC Annual Meeting in December. Ari Mir -Pontier was recognized as Volunteer of the Year, and the Neversink Ag Society was honored as Organizational Friend of Extension. Mike Sakell and Kitty Vetter were honored for their service on the board of directors. New board and Program Advisory Committee members were elected.

Richard Ball, commissioner of NYS Dept of Ag & Markets was keynote speaker, sharing a vision of optimism for the future of NYS agriculture.

Alzheimer’s Disease Education ‘Growing OATS’ on WJFF

January 8 & 22

Ed Homenick, of Sullivan County Real Property Tax Services, discussed potential tax implications of solar leases.

Attorney Steven Mogel discussed the legal implications of lease agreements.

To listen to a recording of this program visit: http://sullivancce.org/energy.

For additional information, see page 5.

January 11 & 18

WJFF interviewed staff from the Alzheimer's Association and Bonnie Lewis, RN (CCESC’s Dependent Care Educator) for the Growing OATS segment of their weekly 8:00 pm Making Waves show. Growing OATS (Older Adults Transitioning Support) is an ongoing weekly show providing education on aging issues. It included the warning signs of Alzheimer’s disease and programming that the Alzheimer’s Association offers to assist patients and caregivers, including support groups.

You can listen to the recorded program under WJFF’s Making Waves program on their website at http:// www.wjffradio.org/wjff/index.php? section=38 (click on the January 11 and January 18 podcasts). Growing OATS program is during second half, approximately 30 minutes into the recording.

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Cattle Breeding & Synchronization Workshop January 11 Dr. Joseph D’Abbraccio and Dr. Kim Crowe of Catskill Veterinary Services discussed cattle breeding and synchronization with producers and detailed specific synch protocol methods with the aim of improving overall breeding and reproduction success for the audience. Fifteen participants were in attendance.

Seed Saving with the Dirt Diva January 21 Twelve people attended this program.

They learned how to save seeds for use next season and how to navigate through a seed catalog with local farmer and professional gardener, the “Dirt Diva” Adrianne Picciano. An informal seed saving swap was organized and everyone brought seeds home to begin a special collection.

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Friend of Extension Spotlight -

SASD | Sullivan Alliance for Sustainable Development

Sullivan Alliance for Sustainable Development (SASD) is a knowledgeable and trusted resource for information on issues critical to the goal of sustainability, including climate change, energy efficiency, renewable energy, sustainable agriculture, and related opportunities for the creation of a robust local economy. The mission of SASD coincides with Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County’s mission area of energy conservation and efficiency and renewable energy resources. CCESC is grateful for the role that SASD plays in Sullivan County government’s environmental conversations and values its experienced position serving as a resource for the farmers, families, and young people looking to learn more about various topics related to energy and sustainability.

SASD is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization based in Sullivan County, NY, mission is to promote a new standard for mindful development that is environmentally responsible, socially equitable, and economically just; to inspire the residents of Sullivan County to embrace the principles and practices of sustainability as personal and civic values; and to make energy efficiency and renewable energy accessible for all.

4-H Member Spotlight - Emma M.

Volunteer Spotlight - Steven Mogel, Esq. Steve Mogel has been a volunteer for Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County for nearly a decade.

He has served in many capacities over the years including acting as a knowledgeable resource for the CCESC consumer education department and presenting the legal side of home ownership at First Time Home Buyer’s Club educational sessions, offered to promote homeownership among low- and moderateincome New Yorkers.

Into her 10th year of 4-H membership, Emma M. has exhibited continuous growth in project work, leadership, and in her contribution of hard work for her clubs as well as her county 4-H Program.

Steve serves as an active board member, whose service began in 2011. His ongoing support of campaigns and events, including donating to and participating in the annual Afternoon Gala, has been generous and fundamental to important association-wide fundraising efforts.

As a member of the Kenoza Lake Hummingbirds, she currently holds the position of club secretary, promptly recording the weekly club activities in a monthly report to the CCESC office. In addition to her officer duties, she provides youth leader support to her K.L. Hummingbirds’ club leader for activities as diverse as community service, 4-H Window Displays, and cooking, to teaching fellow members her own homemade apple crisp recipe. She holds a youth leader role with the new Sullivan County 4-H Animal Science Club as well, sharing and encouraging her fellow club members with a positive enthusiasm for animal projects, from sheep, poultry, and equine, to livestock auction opportunities.

The year has just started and Steve has already volunteered his time and expertise to educate the public for two separate CCESC informative workshops on what to know when considering a solar lease agreement.

At 4-H Achievement Day 2015, Emma was awarded the Livestock Barnsmanship Award, presented each year to the youth who “goes above and beyond in the sheep/goat or swine departments at the Sullivan County Youth Fair”.

Always a proud supporter of CCESC, Steve is a friendly, dedicated volunteer with a great sense of humor.

Congratulations to Emma for her fine work within the 4-H Youth Development program. With years of 4-H membership still ahead of her, we look forward to seeing her continued involvement and development as she works toward her potential and strives to “make the best better”!

We thank Steven Mogel for all of his volunteerism thus far and look forward to continuing to work together for many more years to come!

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Extension Connection

February, 2016

Staff Spotlight Melinda Meddaugh Melinda has worked in the Ag & Natural Resources program at CCESC since 2014.

Melinda’s primary focus is ag business management and economic development programming. Melinda works closely with the Sullivan County Department of Planning and Environmental Management on the Agriculture and Farmland Protection Plan and ag districts.

Before joining the staff at CCESC, Melinda worked for the Delaware Highlands Conservancy as a land protection coordinator.

Melinda is a graduate of SUNY Sullivan, SUNY Purchase, and Vermont Law School where she earned her master’s degree in environmental law and policy.

Melinda is a co-founder of the Rock Hill Farmers’ Market and president of the Rock Hill Business & Community Association. She has also volunteered with the Rock Hill Fire Department to build a playground and served on the Town of Thompson Planning Board.

Melinda and her husband live in Rock Hill.

Farm Spotlight - Weiss Farms Dave Weiss of Weiss Dairy Farm in Swan Lake currently owns about 2,000 acres of land to host north of 250 head of milking dairy cattle. In terms of acreage, this makes Weiss Dairy Farm the largest farm in Sullivan County.

Established in 1947, Dave has accrued several tractors and farm vehicles to make the jobs of producing hay, corn, milk, and beef much more efficient.

He feeds what he produces on the fields to his beef and dairy cattle and sells his milk to provide an income to the farm.

February, 2016

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Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County is looking for new or used in good condition donations of the following items: Association  Photos or paintings for our building 4-H Youth Fair Supplies & Equipment       

2 Horse Jump Poles, 2 Horse Jump Cups 6’ and 8’ lightweight plastic tables New amp for shows (please call for details)

Refrigerator for youth building Mini-freezer for youth building 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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February, 2016

Cornell's Equine Hospital has about 2,000 patient visits a year.

The Ambulatory Production Medicine Services sees 40,000 horses, cattle, goats, and other farm animals annually.

In the Southern Hemisphere February is the seasonal equivalent of August

New York State motto:

Excelsior which means Ever Upward

Black oil sunflower seeds attract the largest variety of birds

Sullivan County was organized in 1809

Ice seldom freezes uniformly.

It may be a foot thick in one location and only an inch or two just a few feet away.

The average life span of a fox in the wild is only 18 months to 2 years

Cornell University NE Beginners Farm Project

Day-Old Pheasant Rearing Project

Online Classes For Aspiring, New, and Experienced Farmers

The DEC is once again distributing day-old pheasant chicks for rearing and release projects.

“The expertise and resources presented and available in the course are awesome and arm me with the information needed to make better decisions.”  Interactive 5-7 week courses con-

nect you to the information and people you need to start a successful farm business or diversify your farm  Led by experienced educators and farmers  Take a single course or start at the beginning and work your way through the courses in order Visit: http:// www.nebeginningfarmers.org/onlinecourses/

February, 2016

Why raise pheasants?  Rearing pheasants is enjoyable, challenging, and teaches youth responsible behavior.  Released pheasants offer fall hunting opportunity.  People enjoy seeing and hearing pheasants.

For more information on the Day-Old Pheasant Chick program or to order chicks please call the CCESC office at 845-292-6180 or email Michelle Lipari at mml249@cornell.edu.

The deadline for orders will be March 18, 2016.

Extension Connection

US chocolate manufacturers use approximately 3.5 million pounds of whole milk daily to make milk chocolate.

February is National:

Homemade Soup Day Boy Scouts’ Day Don’t Cry Over Spilled Milk Day Shut-in Visitation Day Organ Donor Day Love Your Pet Day Cabbage Day

2016 Annual Tree & Shrub Program Sullivan County Soil & Water Conservation District is offering their Annual Tree & Shrub program now through April 11, 2016.

Varieties offered include: conifers, deciduous trees and shrubs, ground covers, conservation packets, and fruit trees.

Other available items include: bluebird and wood duck boxes, butterfly boxes, bat roosting boxes, owl/hawk boxes, fertilizer tablets, marking flags, deer repellant, and barley straw.

For a complete list, prices, and ordering information visit: http:// www.sullivanswcd.org/tree-shrubprogram/ or call 845-292-6552.

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

Member Exchange ANIMALS & SUPPLIES

 Cattle Feed Bran $160 ton delivered call 845

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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

 Motorcycle Camper opens to 14ft. Queen size sleeping area, pedestal table, attached cooler like new 845-292-4013  1994 Volvo 940 127,540 miles original owner, garage kept, asking $2300 845-985-2302  4 person peddle boat, Large, Mint heavy duty ~ 2003 Arctic Cat pantera, 2 up(seater) 2000 miles, mint condition snowmobile ~ Artic cat 370cc snowmobile 1000 miles. Mint condition Call for prices Pete (845-557-8678) petetraina4u@yahoo.com  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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#523 23” wide $280 or BO 845-791-4501 Little Bear of Aspen Snow Shoes—2 pr. $45 973-890-1747 Leave message 300 gal gas tank with hand pump on skids $300.00 845-647-8506 Casio- multi function display electric keyboard with stand. 845-887-5288 Lawn Stork-A sign you rent out when someone is having a baby. Start your own business

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$200.00 OBO 845-557-6090

 Maytag 16 cu freezer 2 yrs old $200; Full Size

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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

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February, 2016

Member Exchange ‘TIS THE SEASON

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

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 Firewood delivered 845-807-3236

FARMERS’ MARKET CORNER  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 Marshall & Sterling provides a full line of property & casualty insurance, personal insurance for home, auto and life, group benefits and health plans-please call Brian Seigerman at 845-794-5544 ext 2615 for free no obligation quote.

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

REAL ESTATE – AGENCIES, PROPERTIES, & RENTALS

 Strumpflers Boarding House- 845-252-6675  Catskill Brokers, Inc. Real Estate Services.

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Cynthia L. Johnson, Broker. Woodbourne, 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  Marshall & Sterling provides a full line of property & casualty insurance, personal insurance for home, auto, life, group benefits & health plans – please call Brian Seigerman at 845-794 -5544 ext 2615 for a free no obligation quote.

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

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Earl Kinney

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