Volume LXXXXVI, No. 10
Liberty, NY -:- October, 2015
(USPS) 525 - 100
Spring Lamb Production Managing Emerald Ash Borer and Your Ash Trees As Winter Approaches Sealing Air Leaks Can Save Get Back to Your Roots Cornell Cooperative Extension Booth at Bethel Woods
Upcoming Programs Pest Management for High Tunnels Woodland Owner Forum
Guiding Senior Transitions: Preparing for Hospital Discharge Tips for Parenting Young Adults Leaving Home for the First Time In Case You Missed It What is a Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)?
Preparing for Hospital Discharge Senior Safety Day: Abuse Prevention Everything Apples Workshop EmPower, Save Money ~ Save Dollars Afternoon Gala & Live Auction 4-H Achievement Day Caregiver’s Recognition Day
Exploring NYC Watershed Invasives Kayak Trip on the Neversink Reservoir
Message from the Executive Director
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Upcoming Programs & Events
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Spring Lamb Production
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How YOU Can Support the CCESC Gala
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Managing EAB and Your Ash Trees
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What is a Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)?
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As Winter Approaches Sealing Air Leaks Can Save
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CCESC Spotlights
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Get Back to Your Roots
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2016 Enrollment Card
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Guiding Senior Transitions: Preparing for Hospital Discharge
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Enrollment Benefits Letter from the Executive Director
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Tips for Parenting Young Adults Leaving Home for the First Time
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Fast Facts & News to Use
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In Case You Missed It
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Member Exchange
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The Extension Connection Edited by: Nicole Slevin & Colleen Monaghan Layout & Design by: Tracey Argent Produced at Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County 2015 Board of Directors Donna Willi..……..…...…..………….………..………..President Earl Myers…………..…….………………….........Vice President Pamela Rourke……………………………...…………...Secretary Glenn Pontier…………………………...…….…………Treasurer Dawn Boyes Christopher Gozza Sonja Hedlund Steve Mogel Edward Moran Louisa Parker Mike Sakell Janet Threshman
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Staff Colleen Monaghan...……………..…………...Executive Director Tracey Argent…………………Sr. Administrator & HR Manager SueAnn Boyd………………..…...Sr. Administrative Assistant & Master Food Preserver Erica Dahl………………..ESNY Community Nutrition Educator Marylin Jones...…………………….….4-H Community Educator Bonnie Lewis……….…….....................Dependent Care Educator Michelle Lipari………………....Ag & 4-H Community Educator Erica Lynch ……….…………………….……..Kitchen Assistant
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Melinda Meddaugh...Ag & Natural Resources Resource Educator Nicole Slevin…………………………Public Affairs Coordinator Dayna Valenti………………...Community Horticulture Educator Tara VanHorn...…………………………….…..Finance Manager Sean Welsh…..Family & Youth Development Team Coordinator John Wilcox…………………….....Building & Grounds Manager
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Colleen Monaghan, Executive Director cm638@cornell.edu Hello CCE friends and family! Believe it or not I’ve made the one year mark here at Extension! The time has really flown by and every day I am more and more impressed with and thankful for the friends, colleagues, partners, donors, and volunteers who have welcomed, mentored, counseled, and challenged me to bring the Association to a place of excellence. We have made an enormous number of internal changes in how we do business at CCE and we’re still testing some of those out. We have put more focus on customer service, budgeting, program quality, and consistency. Organizational researchers say that it takes anywhere from 18 to 36 months for an organization to fully realize and adjust to major internal adjustments. I can say with confidence that the team here has worked really hard to stay flexible and curious during those adjustments and we are ready for realistic and sustainable growth. Part of that growth means building our membership. Last year, you helped us grow our membership by 30%! Once again, it is enrollment season. We’re calling on you to share your positive experiences, newsletters, and hopes for CCE with your friends, neighbors, family, and municipal leaders. If every one of our 459 enrollees signed someone up that would double our reach! That means more than 900 folks will receive reduced class fees, the monthly Extension Connection, short and long term volunteer opportunities, and most importantly, access to the CCE and land grant network of knowledge. So first, complete the enrollment card in this month’s newsletter to renew your own membership, then stop in to pick up some cards for your friends. You can also have them visit or call on their own.
ing to tackle general membership reenrollment, 4-H enrollment, drafting plans of work for 2016, reporting on over 8,000 contacts to campus and the state, the ongoing development of our constituent management system and database, and filling several new grant funded positions, all while offering regularly scheduled program activities and workshops. In an effort to get our heads out from under the paperwork, we have a couple of celebratory events on the calendar. We hope you’ll make an extra effort to come out in support of the work. November 8th is the Annual Gala at BHR where we’ll host the BEST live auction in Sullivan County, live music by Albi Beluli, and local fare. This fundraiser is one of the last chances we have to close our annual budget gap. We have an array of auction items so everyone can participate. On November 13th, we invite all volunteers and donors to the Extension Education Center at 6:00 pm in Liberty for an Open House, potluck style. We’ll break bread together, highlight several volunteers and contributors, and say THANK YOU for making CCE great.
Give us a ring at 845-292-6180 for more information or to RSVP. As the summer and harvest seasons wind down, I can’t help but reflect back on the whirlwind the last 12 months have been. Running CCE is a bit like farming in some ways. Most of the time the work and the days and the nights all bleed into each other while you’re busy sowing seeds and cultivating; then there’s brief respites in between where all you can do is be patient, wait, and hope the seeds (ideas) grow into actions that work and thrive in our community. Sometimes some ideas don’t work, and we pull them, until we’re ready to try again. Others take on a life of their own and spread. It’s a never ending cycle and the work is never done. If it were, progress might be easier, but not very challenging, fun, or fulfilling! In closing, thanks to all of you who have been planting seeds and cultivating the work of CCE. With your patience and our ongoing commitment to informal education, opportunities, and supports, we will reach a place where every farmer, family, young person, and individual in the county has a resource in CCE.
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Submitted by Michelle Lipari, Ag & 4-H Community Educator Sheep are ideally suited to a small-scale or part-time farming operation due to their nutritional versatility and adaptability. Sheep can be fed a very high concentrate diet (similar to swine), solely a forage diet, or any combination. Spring lambing uses the ewe's natural breeding cycle (breeding October through December and lambing March to May), which improves breeding efficiency and potential pasture utilization. Marketing Marketing opportunities are plentiful for lamb in the northeastern United States. Lambs can be marketed at any age and often vary in weight from 20 to 160 pounds depending on the time of year and market conditions. Although the vast majority of ewes lamb in the spring, lambs can be born from September through May. Most lambs marketed in the Northeast are spring lambs. These lambs are usually sold at around 110 pounds and are marketed through local auctions, slaughterhouses, brokers, and individuals. In recent years, direct markets, niche markets, and cooperatives have become popular for selling lambs. Wool is sold through local and national markets, brokers, and wool cooperatives.
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Although prices for late summer and early fall marketed lambs are generally lower, producers may be able to increase prices received by direct marketing lambs to consumers. Spring lambs are marketed in a period of low demand and high supply, so prices received are the lowest of all sheep enterprises. In the Northeast, a four-year-average price for 110-pound lambs during August through October would have yielded about $10 to $30 per cut less than the same lamb marketed at other times of the year. Getting Started A variety of production and management strategies can be used in a sheep enterprise. Before starting to raise sheep and lambs, you should consider your situation relative to land, labor, capital, markets, and potential costs. Then you
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Sheep Breeds Develop a marketing plan for your lambs before you buy any sheep; this will help narrow your breed choices and help you project long-term breeding (Continued on page 12)
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The smallest production unit to consider for spring lambing is a flock of up to 30 to 35 ewes serviced by one ram. Breeding ewes usually cost $100 to $200 per head and a good ram will probably cost at least $300. Ewes are generally bred in October through December and produce one to three lambs annually (gestation period of five months). Lambs are ready for market four to six months after birth, so it is possible to receive a return on your initial investment rather quickly.
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Submitted by Melinda Meddaugh, Ag & Natural Resources Resource Educator Confirm you have ash. Ash trees look very similar to species such as walnut, hickory, sumac, box elder, and tree of heaven. Use a key to make sure your tree is ash. Assess the condition of your tree. What you do with your tree, and when, will depend on the health of your tree. Look for signs of stress like a thinning canopy, sprouts coming from the base of the tree or trunk, woodpecker damage, discolored leaves, and lots of seeds. If you are not comfortable assessing your tree, a certified arborist can help. Decide on your management options. Call a certified arborist for tree inspection and removal assistance. An arborist can inform you about the health of the tree, what treatment options they offer, and how much removal may cost. Removal should be done by a certified arborist with liability insurance. Be sure to ask for and check local references. Call a certified applicator and registered pesticide business for pesticide treatment assistance. Pesticide applications conducted by someone other than the property owner need to be done by a certified pesticide applicator that is employed by a NYS Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) registered business. We also recommend that the tree species is confirmed by an expert before the tree is treated. MANAGEMENT OPTIONS If you are within 5 miles of a known infestation, you should decide on and implement your management plan now. If you are greater than 5 miles away from a known infestation, carefully inspect your trees for signs of Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) and decide on a management plan. EAB can cause rapid
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are still alive and in sound condition. Dead and decaying trees are more expensive to remove because of the hazards involved. Talk to your neighbors to see who else will be treating or removing their trees. Companies may offer bulk purchase discounts for neighbors. decline, be prepared to act as soon as EAB is confirmed locally. Trees that are healthy: It’s important to keep healthy trees in our landscape as long as possible. Insecticides aren’t as effective in unhealthy trees, but may still help. Severely damaged and dying trees should be removed. Do not waste money on insecticides that won’t work. Soil drenches available to homeowners are not very effective when EAB occurs in high numbers. You will need to plan on switching to a professional pesticide applicator for tree injection methods once EAB becomes more prevalent, if you want to save your tree indefinitely. Trees that are unhealthy: Infested ash trees become brittle and can fall as whole trees or large pieces, which make dying and dead ash very dangerous. Unhealthy trees will need to be removed sooner than later, but trees that are only moderately unhealthy may be kept alive longer with treatment. Trees that are under stress and unhealthy may still be good candidates for insecticides. Treatments with a 70% in tact canopy may be candidates for preservation. If trees are too unhealthy for treatment to be effective, then plan on removing them while they Extension Connection
If you decide not to save your tree with an insecticide treatment, and the tree will not harm people, structures, vehicles, or infrastructure, when it falls there is the option of doing nothing at all. Plan to replace your tree! Be aware that movement of ash materials is regulated. In May 2015, NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets revised the quarantine regulations. If 30% or more of a town falls within the core infested area and/or surrounding five mile buffer, it will be included in the restricted quarantine zone. Ash wood, logs, nursery stock, and untreated firewood cannot be moved outside the quarantine area. See http:// www.dec.ny.gov/animals/47761.html for more information. Cornell Cooperative Extension Offers FREE invasive species identification. Contact Dayna Valenti, Community Horticulture Program Educator for more information. Source: CCE Onondaga County
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Submitted by Sean Welsh, Family and Youth Development Team Coordinator Air sealing is a low cost energy conservation strategy to seal up your home as the cold months approach. It can save money and provide a more comfortable home environment during the winter. Air leakage, or infiltration, is outside air that enters uncontrollably through cracks and openings in the walls, ceilings, and floors of your home. Don’t confuse infiltration with ventilation. Ventilation is fresh air that enters a house in a controlled manner to exhaust excess moisture and reduce odors and stuffiness. It is poor practice to rely on air leakage for ventilation. During cold or windy weather, too much air may enter the house and, during warm weather, too little. Also, a leaky house that allows moldy, dusty crawlspace or attic air to enter is not healthy. The recommended strategy in both new and older homes is to reduce air leakage as much as possible and to provide controlled ventilation as needed. For simple house designs, effective spot ventilation, such as kitchen and bath fans that exhaust to the outside, may be adequate. For more complex houses or houses in very cold climates, whole house ventilation systems may be appropriate. Such systems may in-
corporate heat recovery, moisture control, or air filtering. Air infiltration can account for 30% or more of a home’s heating and cooling costs and contribute to problems with moisture, noise, dust, and the entry of pollutants, insects, and rodents. Reducing infiltration can significantly cut annual heating and cooling costs, improve building durability, and create a healthier indoor environment. The size of heating and cooling equipment can also be decreased, saving additional dollars. What is an Air Barrier? The ceilings, walls, and floors that separate the inside heated space from the outside unheated space form the air barrier and the insulation barrier for a house. These two barriers differ by the materials used.
For most homes, the sheet goods that form the ceiling, walls, and floor (such as drywall, wood sheathing, and floor decking) are effective at stopping air leakage. However, there are often cracks where walls meet floors and ceilings. This is especially true in older houses. Also, ceilings, walls, and floors have had holes cut into them during the construction process to provide access for wiring and piping. While the best time to plug these holes and cracks is during Follow us on Twitter the initial construc@ccesullivan tion of a house, this often is not done. So Check us out on it is a good idea to Facebook at spend some time Cornell Cooperative looking for and sealing holes and seams Extension with durable caulks, Sullivan County weather-stripping, and foam sealant.
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Most Insulation Products Do Not Block Air Flow Certain types of insulation, such as dense-packed cellulose and certain foams, can be effective at reducing air flow as well as heat flow. Most homes are insulated with low density spun glass or cellulose insulation products. While these types of insulation products work well to block conductive heat loss (the flow of heat through solid materials), they do not work well to block convective heat loss (the flow of heat through a fluid substance-air or water). So any time heated indoor air or cold outdoor air comes into direct contact with your home’s insulation, you will lose significant amounts of heat. This is why it is important to look for and plug cracks and holes in the heated and unheated side of walls, floors, and ceilings. For a fact sheet on where to look for air leaks in the home and more information about products and methods, please call 845-2926180. Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County will be offering Save Energy, Save Dollars workshops coming up in the fall and early winter of 2015.
Upcoming “Save Energy, Save Dollars” Classes: October 21, 2015 6:00 pm November 24, 2015 6:00 pm Pre-registration is required, call 845292-6180 to reserve your spot today! Source: (www.human.cornell.edu/ department/outreach, September 2015) Fact Sheet, Mark Pierce, Extension Associate, Department of Design & Environmental Analysis, Cornell University, November 2000, U.S. Department of Energy.
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Submitted by Erica Dahl, ESNY Educator One way to manage your grocery budget and be healthy is to increase your consumption of fruits and vegetables that are in season. At this time of year in New York, many farmers’ markets boast a variety of root vegetables such as carrots, turnips, sweet potatoes, garlic, and onions. These vegetables are rich in nutrients absorbed from the ground. Here are a few tips about how to select and store root vegetables:
When selecting root vegetables, they should be firm and free of blemishes. If the tops are still attached, look for vegetables with fresh leaves to ensure that you’re buying the freshest produce possible and because you can often cook with the leaves as well. Do not refrigerate onions or potatoes. You can store other root vegetables in the refrigerator if you seal them in plastic or paper in a drawer. Root vegetables are versatile and can be prepared many different ways including raw, roasted, steamed, sautéed, and mashed.
Try this recipe for an unconventional way to incorporate a root vegetable in your family’s diet: Carrot Cookies Ingredients: ½ cup butter 1 cup honey 1 cup carrot (grated raw) 2 egg whites (well beaten) 2 cups flour 2 teaspoons baking powder ¼ teaspoon baking soda ¼ teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon cinnamon 2 cups oatmeal, quick cooking (raw) 1 cup raisins Directions: 1. In a large bowl, cream together butter and honey. Stir in carrots and egg whites. 2. Stir together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, oatmeal, and raisins. Gradually stir flour-oatmeal mixture into creamed mixture, just until flour is mixed. Do not over mix. 3. Drop from teaspoon on greased baking sheet. Flatten slightly and bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes, or until lightly browned.
Submitted by Bonnie Lewis, Dependent Care Educator Dr. Karin Pantel, EdD, RN, CNE and Bonnie Lewis, RN, coordinator for the Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County caregiver program are eager to meet seniors to share a new research informed workbook developed and initiated by Older Adult Transitional Support (OATS). OATS is a collaboration of community stakeholders, county healthcare facilities, and county supported older adult resource agencies with about 25 active members. The mission of OATS is to promote, strengthen, and enhance the ability of our older population to remain in the community housing of their choice and to prepare seniors, professional caregivers, and family caregivers to help keep them in their preferred housing location. The workbook to be used in educational sessions was developed by Dr. Karin Pantel and is titled Guiding Senior Transitions. The program is free and lunch will be provided, sponsored by Achieve Nursing Home. Sullivan County students from the BOCES Health Academy may join us, as well as medical students from Touro Medical School in Middletown. The three hour sessions will be packed with information to make any transfer between a medical facility to home a better process by giving the medical consumer enhanced self-advocacy and communication skills. October 19th from noon to 3:00 pm at Action Towards Independence (309 East Broadway, Monticello) October 29th from noon to 3:00 pm at the Masonic Lodge (Main Street, Livingston Manor) November 5th from noon to 3:00 pm at Lumberland Town Hall (1054 Proctor Road, Glen Spey)
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Submitted by Colleen Monaghan, Executive Director are providing a real service as a sympathetic ear.
Children are back to school and young adults are back to college or career pursuits that may have taken them far from home. Although teens and parents or caregivers are often eager to see them “leave the nest” and embark on their new adventure, once away there may be misgivings on both ends. As adults provide a safe anchor for their children, no matter what age, here are some tips that will help you and your child adjust to living away from home. Tip #1: Don’t Ask Them If They are Homesick The power of association can be a dangerous thing. “The idea of being homesick didn’t even occur to me with all the new things that were going on until my mom called one of the first weekends and asked, ‘Are you homesick?’ Then it hit me.”
somewhere in between. It’s natural, inevitable, and can be inspiring and beautiful. The experiences associated with it can affect changes in social, vocational, and personal behavior and choices. An up-to-now “wallflower” may become a budding leader; a premed student might discover that biology is not their thing at all.
The first few weeks/ months of being away are usually activity packed and the challenge of meeting new people and adjusting to a new situation takes a majority of the person’s time and concentration. They’ll probably be able to escape the loneliness and frustration of homesickness.
You can’t stop change, you may not even understand it, but it is within your power to accept it. Maturation is not an instantaneous or overnight process. Be patient.
Tip #2: Ask Questions (But Not Too Many) Being away and on your own can be “cool” and your young adult may have a tendency to resent interference with their newfound lifestyle. However, most still desire the security of knowing that someone is still interested in them. Parent curiosity can either be intrusive and alienating or relief giving and supportive, depending on the attitudes of the person involved. Tip #3: Expect Change (But Not Too Much) Your young adult will change, either drastically within the first few months, slowly over years, or more likely Page 8
Tip #4: Don’t Worry (Too Much) about “Desperate” Phone Calls or E-mails Parenting can sometimes be a thankless job, especially during the first few away-from-home years. It can be a lot of give and only a little take. Often, when troubles become too much to handle the only place to turn may be home. Unfortunately, this is the only time the urge to communicate is felt so strongly, so you never get to hear about the triumphs or good news. In these “crisis” times, your young adult can unload trouble or tears and after the catharsis, return to their routine relieved and lightened, while you inherit the burden of worry. Be patient with those “nothing-is-going-right-Ihate-this-place” communications. You Extension Connection
Tip #5: Visit (But Not Too Often) Visits by parents (especially when accompanied by shopping sprees and/or dinners out) are another part of the first -year events that young adults are reluctant to admit liking but appreciate greatly. These visits give them a chance to introduce some of the important people in both of his/her nowimportant worlds (home and away) to each-other. Additionally, it’s a way for parents to become familiar with (and, its hoped, more understanding of) their young adult’s new activities, commitments, and friends. Just make sure to plan your visit; surprises are not always appreciated. Tip #6: Do Not Repeatedly Tell Your Young Adult These are the Best Years of Their Life The first year away can be full of indecision, insecurities, disappointments and– most of all– mistakes. They’re also full of discovery, inspiration, good times, and new friends. The beauty of our memory process is that it downplays the negative and enhances the positive so we have forgotten those bad times and typically only pass on the good ones Because the first year away comes with lareger-than-life expectations, it takes them a while to accept that being unhappy, afraid, confused, disliking people and making mistakes is normal, predictable, and part of growing up. Those parents that accept and understand the highs and lows are providing the support and encouragement where it is needed most. Tip #7: Take Care of Yourself Having your child begin their (college) career can be a stressful experience for (Continued on page 13)
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New York State Fair
Daniel Boone Day
August 27 - September 7
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Syracuse NY, 50 Sullivan County youth exhibits were selected and transported to the New York State Fair for evaluation and exhibition. In addition to the still exhibits on display in Syracuse NY, 12 4-H livestock projects were at the NYS Fair, along with six Sullivan County youth members and 13 volunteers. Livestock projects could be found from Sullivan County in the rabbit, beef, and horse departments and barns, and in their respective shows.
CCESC 4-H Shooting Sports volunteers and youth members were on hand recruiting new members and volunteers for Sullivan County 4-H. The NY State Fair-selected trebuchet project was on display, and did an active exhibition to show the hard work of the 4H youth members during the 20142015 program year.
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Corn Plot Field Day September 9th
Approximately 60 farmers and community partners attended our annual Corn Plot Field Day at Peters’ Farm. The event was co-sponsored by CCE Sullivan, Penn State Extension, Cochecton Mills, and Delaware Valley Farm and Garden. Attendees learned about weed management from CCE Ulster Vegetable and Field Crops Educator, Justin O’Dea, and were able to receive pesticide credits for NY, PA, and NJ. ………………………………………….
Aging & Long-Term Care September 9th Thirty-three members of the SC Retired Teachers’ Association attended this talk on Aging & Long-Term Care. A review of the CCESC Caregiver Resource Center program and an overview of available aging services through the Office for the Aging and Sullivan NYConnects was also shared. The Older Adults Transitioning Safely (OATS) collaboration program initiatives were discussed. ………………………………………….
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Focus on Fall Prevention September 18th, 21st - 25th
The CCESC Caregiver Resource Center provided education and take-home materials on fall prevention at two county sites in September. Educational materials on fall prevention and healthy activities were shared at the County Health and Safety Fair at the Loch Sheldrake Firehouse and in the Sullivan County Government Center lobby. ………………………………………….
CCESC/4-H Intergenerational Textile Group Reconvenes September 18th
Twelve members of the Intergenerational Textile Group met to initiate a new program year of educational activities and community service. The group welcomes all ages and skill levels to the monthly meetings that provide support for textile projects. The group is planning to include skill building textile workshops into the calendar (quilting, sewing, felting, etc.) to fundraise for the program. Workshops will be open to the public. ………………………………………….
Exploring the NYC Watershed Kayak Trip September 19th
Twenty-five people attended this educational kayaking workshop. Participants learned from National Park Service Ranger, Keith Gortowski, all October, 2015
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about aquatic invasive species, while kayaking on the Neversink Reservoir. This program was made possible with funds from the Catskill Watershed Corporation, in partnership with the New York City Department of Environmental Protection. ………………………………………….
JAKES Event September 19th
Five volunteers and four youth members disseminated informational literature about 4-H and how to enroll or become a volunteer at this youth focused event at the Roscoe Fireman’s Park. The NY State Fair-selected trebuchet project was also on hand to show off project work of youth and to launch pumpkins for the event attendees to witness a 4-H project in action. ………………………………………….
Freezing the Harvest September 19th
Ten participants attended a workshop taught by the Master Food Preserver Volunteers on freezing the vegetable harvest. Participants learned the pros and cons of freezing, appropriate storage materials, and steps and methods of the process, including blanching. Volunteers demonstrated methods of vacuum sealing using machines and evacuating air using a straw. All food for this demonstration was provided by the CCESC Edible Teaching Gardens. ………………………………………….
Ag Day at Bethel Woods Harvest Festival September 20th
CCE showcased Sullivan County agriculture at this year’s Harvest Festival at Bethel Woods. Festival attendees were able to learn, hands-on, about sheep, angus beef, rabbits, felting, gardening, CCE, and Sullivan County agriculture. ………………………………………….
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(Continued from page 4) plans. The most significant factor affecting income potential in spring lambing enterprises is the number of lambs produced per ewe per year. Crossbred ewes that are derived from more prolific breeds like Dorset and Polypay can help increase the number of lambs produced.
This type of site helps the lot dry faster and makes it easier to maintain. Consider grading and filling low spots with shale-like material to achieve desired slopes since sheep do not tolerate mud. Locate handling facilities so sheep can be easily sorted and provided routine care with minimal effort.
Housing and Fencing Housing and equipment for sheep do not have to be expensive and may be very minimal. Ideally, existing barns and sheds can be adapted for sheep, or adequate shelter can be obtained for an initial cost of about $55 to $60 per ewe. Adequate shelter for sheep can be provided by small, open sheds located on a well-drained site, preferably on a south -facing slope away from prevailing winds.
Fencing for sheep needs to serve two primary purposes:  keep in the sheep  keep out potential predators Perimeter fencing should be designed with these two factors in mind. Costs may vary considerably for perimeter fencing due to curves and land contours that will require additional posts. In general, a good perimeter fence for sheep will average about $1.75 to $6.00 per linear foot. High-tensile fence is commonly used for sheep production, but woven wire and wooden fences are other alternatives. Consider various fencing alternatives due to price, longevity, maintenance, vegetation, animal pressure, and climate. Labor Labor requirements for producing spring lambs are generally low, especially if the flock has sufficient pasture. Little labor is required during spring lambing and winter feeding. Six hours of labor per ewe per year should be
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sufficient. Approximately 15 acres of fair to good pasture should supply 80 to 90 percent of the nutritional needs of 30 to 35 ewes. Pasture management can be divided into three categories: continuous stocking, rotational grazing, and set stocking. Continuous stocking means the animals are present on the same pasture for several weeks or even for the entire grazing season. Rotational grazing occurs when an area of pasture is grazed quickly and the animals are moved to a new pasture. Set stocking is a special case of continuous stocking in which a fixed number of animals remains on a specified pasture for a prolonged time. Nutrition Productivity and profit can be seriously handicapped by nutritional deficiencies. Sheep should be given goodquality feed. Fine, leafy roughages with low crude-fiber content are used most efficiently. Feeds such as corn silage and haylage are excellent roughages for sheep. The grazing season can be extended into winter by using stockpiled perennial grasses, annual crops such as small grains and brassicas, and corn fodder. This works especially well with a spring lambing operation because the ewes' nutritional needs are low during the time when the grazing season is being extended. Extending the grazing season may have a very positive impact on the profitability of the enterprise. Nutritional needs for ewes vary according to weight and stage in the breeding cycle. Source: Adapted from Penn State Extension
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Submitted by Bonnie Lewis, Dependent Care Educator A transient ischemic attack (TIA) happens when blood flow to a part of the brain is blocked or reduced, often by a blood clot. After a short time, blood flows again and the symptoms go away. With a stroke, the blood flow stays blocked, and the brain has permanent damage. Some people call a TIA a mini -stroke, because the symptoms are those of a stroke but don't last long. A TIA is a warning: it means you are likely to have a stroke in the future. If you think you are having a TIA, call 911 or other emergency services right away. Early treatment can help prevent a stroke. If you think you have had a TIA but your symptoms have gone away, you still need to call your doctor right away. Symptoms of a TIA are the same as symptoms of a stroke. But symptoms of a TIA don't last very long. Most of the time, they go away in 10 to 20 minutes. They may include:
Sudden numbness, tingling, weakness, or loss of movement in your face, arm, or leg, especially on only one side of your body
Sudden vision changes
Sudden trouble speaking
Sudden confusion or trouble understanding simple statements
Sudden problems with walking or balance
A blood clot is the most common cause of a TIA. Blood clots can be the result of hardening of the arteries (atherosclerosis), heart attack, or abnormal heart rhythms. The clot can block blood flow to part of the brain. Brain cells are affected within seconds of the blockage. That causes symptoms in the parts of the body controlled by those cells. After the clot dissolves, blood flow returns, and the symptoms go away. October, 2015
Sometimes a TIA is caused by a sharp drop in blood pressure that reduces blood flow to the brain. This is called a "low-flow" TIA. It is not as common as other types. Your doctor will do tests to look at your heart and blood vessels. You may need:
Tests that show pictures of your brain and blood vessels, such as a CT scan, an MRI, a magnetic resonance angiogram (MRA), or an angiogram.
A test that uses sound to check your blood flow (Doppler ultrasound).
An echocardiogram (echo) to check your heart's shape and its blood flow.
An electrocardiogram (EKG, ECG) to measure your heart rhythm.
Blood tests, including a complete blood count and a fasting blood test to check for problems that could be causing your symptoms.
Your doctor will also check to see if something else has caused your symptoms. Source: http://www.webmd.com/stroke/ tc/transient-ischemic-attack-
(Continued from page 8) parents. Attend to your own emotional needs and find support for dealing with whatever emotions you are feeling. Make “wellness” a goal for yourself with enough sleep, healthy diet, and adequate exercise. Find a new creative outlet for yourself and spend some time “recharging” by doing special things for yourself. Tip #8: Trust Them Remember that for your child, leaving home is an important developmental step towards full adulthood. Finding oneself is a difficult enough process without feeling that the people whose opinions you respect most are second-guessing your own second-guessing. Keep the following taped near your telephone and computer: “I love you and want for you all the things that make you the happiest; and I have come to realize the things that make you the happiest; and I have come to realize that you, not I, are the one who knows best what those things are”. Source: Letting Go: A Parent’s Guide to Understanding the College Years” by Karen Coburn and Madge Treegler
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Friend of Extension Spotlight - Bethel Woods Center for the Arts For the second year, Bethel Woods invited CCESC to partner and celebrate Sullivan County agriculture and economic vitality in the community at its popular Harvest Festival. The Harvest Festival is an opportunity to learn about CCE and our farming community through hands-on demonstrations such as the fiber science with felting activities, and soil and composting with CCE Master Gardener Volunteers. There were also sheep, a calf, and rabbits on display at the event. The Bethel Woods Harvest Festival presents a unique blend of farmers’ market, artisan and crafters, live music, fresh food, special events, children’s activities, and educational and historical programming. Each week, close to 100 local and regional vendors converge on site in order to connect with residents and visitors from all around the world. The festival provides friends and neighbors a gathering place in order to enjoy the bounty of our region, wonderful local talent, and a connection that is often absent from a traditional retail setting. CCESC thanks Bethel Woods Center for the Arts for partnering with us to support local agriculture and business. This was not the first time CCE teamed up with Bethel Woods and it won’t be the last!
Volunteer Spotlight - Vicki Robinson Though frequently quiet and comfortable behind the scenes, 4-H Strategy Committee member Vicki Robinson’s contributions have proved to be significant and longstanding, nevertheless. Her relationship with CCESC 4-H dates back to her membership as a youth in the Clickin’ Chickens Club. As an adult, she has further stepped up her involvement and support to reach almost every aspect of 4-H Youth Development. In addition to her work on the 4-H Strategy and 4-H Winter Workshop committees, she has been a past member of the former 4-H Program and 4-H Family & Consumer Science Advisory committees. She has been a club organizational leader to the Chicka Chicka Chu’s as well as Paws, Hooves, and Hands and has been a supporting project leader for the 4-H Teen Group since its inception. Vicki and her husband Dave have served as chaperones on numerous occasions, making state 4-H events available to youth across the county. The Robinson family has consistently volunteered their time to keep 4-H’s presence at many events, hosting interactive opportunities at fair, overseeing the evaluation of Sullivan County exhibits at NY State Fair, and providing DJ equipment and services to the CCE Centennial Gala as well as for 4-H Hoedown dances . Typical of 4-H leaders and volunteers, she consistently makes herself available whenever the call goes out to fill a need, be it staffing a booth, working a registration table, locating donations and sponsors for an activity or a cause, or teaching an activity to youth. Always in a good nature and with a positive spirit, she says she does it “for the kids”!
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4-H Member Spotlight - Ashlynne R. Ashlynne R. has been in Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County 4-H for the past seven years. During her time in Sullivan County 4-H she has been involved in multiple levels of the county 4-H program including being the copresident of her current club, the Hobby Horse Kids. She has been involved in multiple project areas, with a specific interest in equine and the 4-H Horse program has been her focus. She was a Horse Task Force member, a teen leader at the Grahamsville Little World’s Fair, and a room host at Sullivan County 4-H Public Presentations. She has represented Sullivan County 4-H at numerous regional events like Horse Bowl, Hippology, and Horse Communications, including a state qualifying year with Horsebowl and Hippology in 2015 for District 6. She is a member of Tri-Valley Future Farmers of America (FFA), and competed in the FFA Horse Judging contest at the NYS Fair in 2014. She has had many successes with her horse and riding competitions, but above all, Ashlynne has been a great role model for other cloverbud and general members of the Cornell Cooperative Extension 4-H Youth Development program. CCE is proud of her achievements and we look forward to seeing more as she continues to grow. October, 2015
Staff Spotlight Nicole Slevin Nicole has been a member of the CCESC team since 2009 when she was hired as the Memberships & 4-H Events Administrative Assistant. Nicole currently serves as our Public Affairs Coordinator, responsible for the design and production of all marketing materials, writing and editing copy, press releases, collaborates with the E.D. and volunteers for CCE fundraisers and events, manages the website, coordinates all social media content, represents CCE at speaking events, helps maintain media and public relations, and acts as IT support, internally. When Nicole is not working at CCE, she serves on the Sullivan Renaissance Steering Committee and Bilingual Advisory Committee; the Delaware Highlands Conservancy Board of Directors, Land Protection Committee, and chairs its Eagle Conservation and Education Committee; was the 2014 Upper Delaware BioBlitz Steering Committee Marketing and Public Relations chair; was the Secretary of the Sullivan County TreeKeeper Steering Committee; and volunteers for community outreach programs for DHC, Basha Kill Area Association, and National Park Service. Nicole has received awards from the NYS Assembly, NYS Senate, US Congress, SC Legislature, Sullivan Renaissance, and was named a Young Professional of 2015 by the Sullivan County Democrat. As you can see, we are very lucky to have Nicole on our staff.
Farm Spotlight - Tonjes Farm A working dairy farm since 1950, Tonjes Dairy Farm owners Tim and Mary Tonjes and their sons, have adapted themselves to be able to stay afloat during the tough times of the dairy industry. They did this by adding value-added products to their on-farm dairy processing operation in the form of milk, buttermilk, yogurt, hard cheese, and soft cheese. They have become a successful business model for Sullivan County farms. Originally, getting their feet wet by making cheese with the County’s CheeseMobile, they then had the knowledge and skills to dive into the venture on their own farm. Currently, Tonjes dairy products can be found at their farm, stores throughout Sullivan County and surrounding counties, local farmers’ markets, and NYC Greenmarkets. October, 2015
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Dear Enrollee, As Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County (CCESC) wraps up another year, we honor our legacy by reaching out to members, volunteers, partners, leaders, and lifelong friends of Extension to help us build our enrollment. With contributions from Sullivan County Government, Sullivan Renaissance, Assemblywoman Aileen Gunther, Cornell University, and hundreds of donors, CCESC’s books closed in the black for the first time in years and the leaking roof on the 10,000 square foot Gerald J. Skoda Extension Education Center was replaced. Programs served over 100 farms, thousands of youth and families, and hundreds of volunteers. The EaT Kitchen is open for business providing food entrepreneurs affordable, licensed facilities to build their businesses, and the 4H program provided free youth development opportunities for more than 500 youth. In 2016, the CCESC facility’s failing heating, ventilation, and cooling system needs to be replaced to ensure the site remains a safe and comfortable community center and learning environment, and to save an estimated 40% in energy costs, freeing up funds for educational offerings. Those offerings will include expanding the Nutrition and Healthy Families department to reach more folks in the Liberty, Monticello, and Fallsburg school district catchment areas, coordinating purchase agreements between local farmers and county institutions, and building the community horticulture program. As we build on the momentum of 2015, we hope you will continue your support by renewing your enrollment and encouraging your friends and family to do the same. Enrollment is only $25 per year! You will receive the monthly Extension Connection newsletter and reduced class fees. To ensure that more of your donation dollars are going towards delivering educational programming, please consider receiving the newsletter electronically. Please don’t hesitate to call our office at 845-292-6180 if you have any questions at all or need assistance with your enrollment. Thank you so much for your continued support of CCESC and we truly look forward to serving you for decades to come. Most sincerely,
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Sunday, Nov 1st Daylight Saving Time ends at 2:00 am; set clocks back one hour
Cornell awarded the world's first degree in journalism, the nation's first in veterinary medicine, and the first doctorates in electrical and industrial engineering
The Upper Delaware River provides drinking water for 17 million people across NY and PA
Eagles’ eyes have a million lightsensitive cells per square mm of retina, five times more that a human’s The original jack-o'-lanterns were made with turnips and potatoes by the Irish
A black spot on the inside surface of the monarch butterfly's hind wing distinguishes the male from the females that have no such spot
People who live on the equator or central area of the planet never experience autumn
More than 100 agricultural crops in the US are pollinated by bees, that contribute to more than $15 billion worth of crops every year through pollination
October is National: Farmer’s Day Bologna Day Make a Difference Day Stop Bullying Day Train Your Brain Day Apple Betty Day Golf Day Nut Day Taco Day (
Websites Help Link Farmers and Landowners to Resources Are you an existing farmer or new farmer looking to rent, buy or lease farmland? Are you a landowner looking to rent, sell or lease your land to a farmer? Are you looking for farm employment or are you an employer looking for labor? Are you looking to buy or sell equipment? Do you have agricultural services to offer? Then look no further! There are resources available for both the Catskills region and the Hudson Valley, and lucky for Sullivan County we are included in both of these geographic areas. Catskill Farmlink www.catskillsfarmlink.org 607-865-7090 info@catskillsfarmlink.org
The mission of Catskills Farmlink is to: maintain the regional working agricultural landscape by connecting farmers with underutilized land; provide online access to statewide and regional resources that support the farming community; offer land lease planning, landowner guides and "Come Farm with Us" contacts; lists farmland available for lease/ sale/share within the Catskills and New York City watershed; and compile opportunities like educational workshops, networking events, classifieds, internships, job offerings, equipment and livestock sales, and distribution partnership/ sharing.
Hudson Valley Farmlink www.hudsonvalleyfarmlandfinder.org 518-581-0078 hvff@farmland.org The Hudson Valley Farmlink Network is a partnership of 15 organizations, coordinated by American Farmland Trust,
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offering the Hudson Valley Farmland Finder website, trainings, and networking events and one-on-one assistance for farmers and landowners. The Hudson Valley Farmlink Network serves 13 counties: Albany, Columbia, Dutchess, Greene, Orange, Putnam, Rensselaer, Rockland, Saratoga, Sullivan, Ulster, Washington, and Westchester.
The Sullivan County Farmland Protection Plan in Action! CCE and the Sullivan County Planning Department have been working with the Agriculture Task Force on implementing the County Agriculture and Farmland Protection Plan. As part of the six Priority Initiatives, we have been working to better coordinate the distribution of resources and on promoting our Sullivan County farms and products. As part of the Buy Local initiative, we are hard at work getting the word out about the Catskills FarmLink and Hudson Valley Farmland Finder. Help us spread the word and let the community know about these two great resources! Page 17
Charles Keating Cell: 570-430-1045 Fax: 570-689-2688
Member Exchange ANIMALS & SUPPLIES
Cattle Feed Bran $160 ton delivered call 845
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, Horse Back Riding Lessons, hay for sale. 845-4824686 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
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 ~ Antique Mantle clocks (Mint) Many other items. Call for prices Pete (845-557-8678) petetraina4u@yahoo.com 1967 International Truck B1100 2WD locking rear - step side– 8 ft. very original. Runs & has paper - 1 owner 30,000 miles $2250 call 845-985-7052 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 Yarn for sale. Alpaca 2 ply& core yarn 516-
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 2008 Meyer 7 ½ ‘MDII EZ Mount Snow Plow. Mint condition, well maintained and garage kept. All you need is vehicle specific mount and harness. Over $4000.00 new. Have mount for 2004-2014 Nissan Titan. Light use on small driveway. Just bought ATV with plow and no longer need truck with plow. Plow comes equipped with Plow Flowmaster Air dam for those long road trips. Helps keep truck running cool. $2000. Call or text 845-590 -0140 or 845-583-6244
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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~ 2 slots machines, mint working condition. Lights and sound with tokens ~ Antique Mantle clocks (mint) Many other items Pete 845-557-
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Member Exchange ‘TIS THE SEASON BK Logging Firewood for Sale—Standing Tim-
FOR BETTER BUSINESS Steven N. Mogel Attorney At Law 457 Broad-
ber Wanted hard & soft wood 845-292-4942
FARMERS’ MARKET CORNER Somewhere in Time Farm - Cut flowers & Sea
sonal Vegetables Sutherland.jr@gmail.com 845-807-8702 Wacky Weeds Produce Natural Grown Certified Wholesale Farmer 845-693-1153 Muthig Farm - Maple Syrup, Maple Cream, Maple Jelly, Maple Sugar. 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
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way, 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 neighbors will play” Reasonable rates. 845-557 -8678. petetraina4u@yahoo.com 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, Harmonizing 647-6572
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 REAL ESTATE – AGENCIES, PROPERTIES, & RENTALS
Strumpflers Boarding House- 845-252-6675 Catskill Brokers, Inc. Real Estate Services.
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 845513-5263
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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