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Great Deals in the Books Of Local History & Interest!

Hike the Gunks!

Discover 50 Trails with Spectacular Shawangunk Ridge Views

by Steffen T. Kraehmer

“Hike the Gunks!” is a book about the practical (hikes, maps and parking or three p’s… parks, parking and passes) it is personal, offering some exciting locations to investigate and explore. So let’s get to it! This book is a must for anyone hiking at every level.

Let’s Take the Kids!

Great Places to Go in the Hudson Valley Including the Catskills, the Capital Region, Lake George, the Adirondacks, the Berkshires, and Cooperstown

by Joanne Michaels

Let’s Take the Kids! features hundreds of family activities for an afternoon, weekend, or a whole week in the Hudson Valley, Catskill Mountains, and beyond.

6" x 8.5", 382 pages, paperback $22.95

Famous Woodstock Cooks

And Their Favorite Recipes

by Joanne Michaels & Mary Barile

Enjoy specialties like Judith Crist’s Fruit Salad for the Non-AA Crowd, Gail Godwin’s Southern Family’s Fried Chicken, and Jane Brody’s Anti-Cancer Soup. The book reads like a chronicle of Woodstock’s subculture, recording the confessions, revelations and adventures of the town’s luminaries.

6" x 8.75", 190 pages, paperback $19.95

Indian Tribes Of Hudson’s River Vols I and II

by E.M. Ruttenber 6" x 9", paperbacks

It has been the object of the author to trace the history of the Indians from the earliest period; to show their original position in the family of nations, and that which they subsequently maintained; the wrongs which they suffered, and the triumphs which they won; their greatness and their decay. In these volumes readers will learn about Native Americans’customs, organization, wars and treaties.

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The Delaware Indians: A Brief History

By Richard C. Adams

Sorry, We’re Open

By JP Cohen

True comic essays about JP Cohen’s life behind the counter For anyone who has dreamed about opening a store or owning a restaurant, this collection of true experiences will answer all your questions from “May I help you?” to “I’m sorry that happened, would you like something else?” It is “I’ve got a big idea” at its funniest. 5″ x 7″, 154 pages, paperback

$19.95

6" x 9.25", 80 pages, paperback $8.95

Tall Tales of the Catskills

by Frank L. DuMond

This charming collection of classic tall tales is connected by the narrative thread of his visits with his grandparents in West Hurley and what homelife was like for them.

$14.50

6" x 9", 179 pages, paperback

The Great Hudson River Brick Industry Commemorating Three and a Half Centuries of Brick Making

By George V. Hutton

7″ x 10", paperback, 240 pages, illustrated, paperback

At the beginning of the twentieth century, brick manufacturing was the dominate industry in the Hudson Valley. One hundred and thirty brickyards employed seven to eight thousand workers. It was the largest brickmaking region in the world, supplying vast amounts of this most essential building material to the fastest growing city in the world. Spanning three and a half centuries, this industry ceased to exist in 2002. This is the definitive history of this important industry. $25.00

Bearsville Theater: Heartbeat of Woodstock

A Must Have Collectible For All Those That Love Music!

In the early 70’s, famed artist manager and impresario, Albert Grossman, purchased a 15 acre estate on the edge of the town of Woodstock. His vision was to create a bucolic and creative home for his artists, who included Bob Dylan, Janis Joplin, The Band, Peter Paul and Mary, and Todd Rundgren. He built recording and video studios, a beautiful theater, fine restaurants, housing, and a record label, Bearsville Records.

12" x 12", 52 pages, paperback $25.00

Adirondack High

Images of America’s First Wilderness

Photographs by Hardie Truesdale. Text & detailed driving directions to all sites by Joanne Michaels. Introduction by Elizabeth Folwell

Adirondack High is a celebration of America’s first wilderness, the Adirondack Park, created in 1892 out of a patchwork of public and private lands. Roughly the size of the state of Vermont, the park has neither an entrance gate nor an admission fee, and contains six million acres seamed with more than 2000 miles of trails—the nation’s largest trail system.

10.75" x 9", 128 pages, hardcover $29.95

The Hudson Valley & Catskill Mountains Only The Best Places

Including Saratoga Springs & Albany

by Joanne Michaels

Rich with historical and cultural attractions, the Hudson Valley and Catskills is also a burgeoning mecca for travelers seeking outdoor adventure and family fun; five-star dining and the best American cuisine using the freshest locally grown produce; luxurious resorts, cozy bed & breakfasts and inns; as well as galleries, antiques shops, wineries, farm stands, hiking and bike trails, and places to kayak and canoe.

6" x 9", 483 pages, paperback $23.95

Office 518-945-3359

Cell 518-527-1401

FOR RENT/LEASE

APARTMENTS IN GREENVILLE – Beautiful, 2 bedrooms in quiet house, with two porches, big yard, eat-in kitchen, large living room, $1600. Also – studios with yard & deck, $1100. 518-622-3393. Email: paffigarvin@gmail.com.

APARTMENT RENTALS NEAR CAIRO –Studios, one bedroom & two bedrooms. Includes heat, hot water, electric, cable TV, garbage, and laundry. $800 – $1800 per month. 518-622-3393. E-mail: paffigarvin@gmail.com.

Wanted To Sell

2017 YAMAHA YZ250F DIRT BIKE, manual, black plastic also a white set, FMF exhaust, new radiators, for experienced riders $4,800. 518-577-6665.

FOR SALE: MAYTAG WASHING

MACHINE, heavy duty, like new, $375. 4 HANDGUNS – 357, two 22’s, 22 mag. Call for info. 518-239-5926.

3 PANEL ROOM DIVIDERS – BRAND

NEW in boxes. 2 available measuring 54” H x 6’ W x 1.25” each. Black, very sturdy, attractive. Purchased from Wayfair, didn’t work in the space. Originally $1200 each; bought on sale $500 each. Asking $350 each. Call 518-622-8783.

Wanted To Buy

WANTED: JUNK VEHICLES – No Tires needed; any condition. One hour response. Keeping Greene County green. Call Mike 518-634-2134.

VINYL IS BACK IN CATSKILL! Spike’s Record Rack, 395 Main Street, Catskill.

Buy, Sell, Trade – Vinyl Records, Cassettes, CD’s. Call Spike 518-618-1311.

Yard Sales

GARAGE SALE – 2343 Route 23C, East Jewett. Saturday, July 1 – 9am to 3pm. Rain date, Monday, July 3.

YARD/GARAGE SALE – RESTAURANT CONTENTS: Commercial Espresso/ Cappuchino machine, LaSpaziale Caffe d’autore. Antiques – chairs, buffet hutch, tables, mirrors, pictures, signs, etc. Wide variety of plates, coffee cups, glasses, pots, baking rolling racks, sheet pans, cheesecake spring pans, cake pans, tart shell pans. 3 Saturdays – July 1, 8 & 15 at 23 Goshen Road, Hensonville, NY 12439. 3 buildings past Vesuvio Restaurant on same side – look for red barn, gray house, burgundy trim, 11am – 4pm. Appointments also available – call Ed at 518-734-4499. Leave message, will call you back.

Services

HOME MONITORING SERVICES – while you are away. Inspection services include exterior house windows, doors, and any weather damages or suspicious activity including automobiles. Instant status report if any problem exists. Three inspections per week, starting at $60.00. Call John 917-373-2596.

WEDDING & EVENTS DJ – Catskills based DJ Reachout aka Patrick provides bespoke music service with sound system, lights & microphones. www.reachout.events/ reach.out@me.com, 347-652-9878.

PAYING TOO MUCH for lawn care, garbage, carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting? Call the odd job specialist, Handyman Services. Senior citizen discount. 518-859-9579.

HANDYMAN SERVICE – Odd jobs, yard work, lawn mowing, painting. Cairo/Catskill area. Call 845-514-5480 or 838-219-0881.

LEMONY FRESH CLEANING – Weekly/ daily cleans provided; full house/rental cleaning/commercial; organizing; move ins & move outs, deep cleans/post-construction cleaning. Eco clean. Fully insured. Call for a FREE quote. 518-947-0661. lemonyfreshcleaningservices@yahoo.com.

RODENT SEASON IS HERE! FULL STRUCTURAL PEST SERVICES, Commercial & Residential. Organic Tick and Mosquito, Organic and Standard Turf Care. 518-751-8842.

VIDEO TRANSFERS – VHS/VHS-C/ BETA/8mm Video/8 & Super 8 Film/Photos/slides to DVD; LP's/Cassettes to CD. VARIETY VIDEO, Main Street, Greenville, 518-966-4376.

Miscellaneous

WANTED FOR AUCTION: Gold, silver, jewelry, and coins. Call for more info, 518-634-2300. mooneysauction.com.

PETS/LIVESTOCK

BRIER YORKSHIRE PUPS for sale. Two females, one male. Have shots; ready to go. Please call 845-255-5472.

Automobiles

2005 GMC SIERRA EXTENDED CAB –4 door, 8’ box, 239K miles, needs transmission work (no reverse), $1500 firm. Call 518-299-9816.