Greene County Pennysaver - June 2024

— Now Offering — FARM TOURS

At 8am & 3pm, approx. one hour. Hand milk the cows, bottle feed the lambs, goats & calves. Hand feed the farm animals including horses, bunnies & sheep.

$20/Adult & $10/Kids. For Reservations Call 518-239-6950

Durham, NY

GREAT AMERICAN BARBERSHOP

Macie & Wendy 618 Main Street • Cairo 518-941-4126 ——— WALK-INS ONLY ——— Tues. & Wed. 8-5; Thurs. 8-12; Fri. 8-5; Sat. 8-1

Revolutionize your kitchen with our sleek and functional cabinet designs, blending style and storage seamlessly. Once you’ve made your selections, we’ll take care of the rest, delivering your new cabinets right to your door! We bring the showroom to you or you can visit our showroom. Open by appointment. We encourage you to call us for an appointment for a time that works for you.

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Golf &

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MARIJUANA KNOW THE RISKS

TODAY’S MARIJUANA IS STRONGER – more than 3x the concentration of mind-altering THC than 25 years ago – may lead to an increase in dependency and addiction.

LOWERS BRAIN POWER & FUNCTION – Marijuana affects brain development. Use by adolescents and teens has been linked to a decline in 10 scores, up to 8 points. Those points are not recoverable, even if use is stopped.

IMPAIRS MEMORY – Marijuana use can affect memory, learning, concentration, and attention ; other effects include difficulty with thinking and problem solving.

CAN AFFECT MENTAL HEALTH – depression and increase in other mental health issues are associated with use.

HEALTH RISKS – Marijuana contains some of the same harmful chemical s as tobacco and can cause similar risks to the health of users, including lung and heart disease.

IMPAIRS DRIVING AND DECISION MAKING – slower reaction time, lane weaving, decreased coordination, difficulty reacting to signs and signals. Driving under the influence is illegal and potentially dangerous.

CAN HARM YOUR BABY – using marijuana when pregnant can affect your baby ’s development – increased risk of lower birth weight, preterm birth and stillbirth, brain and behavioral problems.

KEEP ALL DRUGS & MEDICATIONS OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN. For more information, visit CDC.GOV or SAMHSA.GOV

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WHATTODO

• Enter our drawings for free glider flights

• Enter our drawings for free glider flights

• Hot Dogs and Ice Cream for Purchase from 2 Twisted Ladies

• Hot Dogs, Ice Cream and Mocktails for Purchase from 2 Twisted Ladies

• Purchase a Glider Flight

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• Bring a chair or blanket for the observation area

• Purchase a Glider Flight

• Bring a chair or blanket for the observation area

• Music by John Street

• Facepainting

• Facepainting by Denise for small fee

• Music by John Street

• Take a guided walking tour of the airport

• Take a guided walking tour of the airport

• Watch glider launches from the end of the runway

• Watch glider launches from the end of the runway

• Observe aircraft takeoffs and landings

• Observe aircraft takeoffs and landings

• Visit our display aircraft and pilots

• Visit our display aircraft and pilots

• Learn about our

• Learn about our Youth Scholarship Program

• Soak in the beauty of the Catskills

• Soak in the beauty of the

• Gift Certificates

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and Motorcycle

WE OFFER THE FOLLOWING

Pruning, Removals, Viewscaping, Woodscaping, Storm and Emergency Clean Up, Cabling, Fertilization, and Stump Grinding.

We follow all industry safety standards and techniques.

We have the newest in equipment to keep your lawn and property looking like we were never there. www.PowellsTree.com 518-378-0664 powellstreecare@gmail.com

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to sell at auction, or at your location. We have bidders around the world, maximizing exposure & return for your heirloom items. Looking for American coins – gold & silver; jewelry, antique furniture, fine art, historical oil paintings – ships, Indians, landscapes, etc.; vintage guitars, antique guns & swords, baseball cards, marbles, architectural, garden furniture, farm equipment and good running vehicles; folk art pieces, old advertising signs, vintage gaming, early lighting, old tools, unique items.

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June 2024 Community Events

MONDAY, J UNE 3 – PARKINSON’S LUNCHEON from 121PM at the Greene County YMCA. Call 518-731-7529 for more details.

MONDAYS, J UNE 3 & 17 – COXSACKIE S ENIOR CLUB meets the first & third Monday of each month, 2PM. Join us for meetings & lectures. Fun programs, games, snacks, coffee, some trips & lots of new friends. Stop in and see what it is all about. Coxsackie Senior Center, 127 Mansion Street. For info, 518-857-4780.

MONDAY, J UNE 3 & FRIDAY, J UNE 21 – GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP for adults & adult children who have lost a loved one in a drug related death. Meeting at 6pm on the first Monday & third Friday each month, at the Leeds Firehouse on Route 23B. Registration required – space is limited. Email: jeanettec708@gmail.com.

JUNE 4 & EVERY TUESDAY & THURSDAY – PEDALING FOR PARKINSON’S – Research shows a 35% reduction in symptoms for those with Parkinson’s with the simple act of pedaling at a rapid pace. Join us at the Greene County YMCA. Medical clearance required. Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10:3011:30am. Members FREE, Non-members $5 per class.

WEDNESDAY, J UNE 5 – GREENVILLE GOLDEN YEARS CLUB meets the first Wednesday of the month at 1 p.m. at the American Legion, Maple Avenue. All seniors welcome. Questions? Call 518-966-8482 or 518-966-4436.

WEDNESDAYS, J UNE 5 , 1 2, 1 9 & 26 – G REENVILLE Q UILTERS S EW & C HAT – Love fabric arts and quilting? Learn new quilting techniques & meet others with similar interests. FREE – open to all. Every Wednesday, 12:30 – 3:30pm in the Greenville Library. Info 518-966-5217.

THURSDAYS, J UNE 6 & 20 – WIDOW/ER SUPPORT GROUP

– Good Grief Catskills is a group for widows and widowers in the Northern Catskills. Join us for discussion, fun, and friendship as we carry on through the same emotional journey. 6:30 - 8 PM at the Greenville Library Community Room. Additional social activities and events will be planned. For more info call 518-947-4751 or email goodgriefcatskills@outlook.com.

FRIDAY, J UNE 7 – ALZHEIMER’S LUNCHEON from 11:3012:30pm at the Greene County YMCA. Call 518-731-7529 for more details.

SATURDAY, J UNE 8 – S ECOND SATURDAY TRUNK SALES , sponsored by Cultivate Catskill. Sell, Shop, Socialize. Water Street on the Creek behind the Greene County Office Building, Catskill, 9am - 1 pm. Cars $10, Trucks and Vans $15. Contact: 518-653-1381; website: CultivateCatskill.org; email: cultivatecatskill@gmail.com.

SATURDAYS, J UNE 8 & 22 – COXSACKIE GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP – meets monthly on the 2nd & 4th Saturday, 5-6pm, Bethany Village Van Heest Hall, Coxsackie. Contact Jeffrey at 518-478-5414; jhaasrph@aol.com; on Facebook at Coxsackie Grief Support Group.

WEDNESDAYS, J UNE 12 & 26 – B INGO at the Catskill Elks Lodge: the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month. Doors open 5pm (no early arrivals), early bird games start at 6:10pm; regular bingo begins at 6:40pm. Kitchen

is closed – feel free to bring a light snack and/or nonalcoholic beverage. No takeout deliveries to the hall please. 45 North Jefferson Avenue, Catskill.

WEDNESDAY, J UNE 12 – B IKE NIGHT with The Red Barn Riders RC, at Blackthorne Resort, East Durham,7 to 10pm, behind the main bar. Trophies awarded in 3 categories, DJed Music By LJ James. Rain DATE FOLLOWING Wednesday. All motorcycles makes welcome!

THURSDAY, J UNE 13 – CATSKILL " SILVER LININGS" S ENIORS meet on the second Thursday of each month at 1pm for informative speakers, fun games, and friendly conversation. Join us at the Robert Antonelli Senior Center, Thompson Street, Catskill. 518-943-1343.

SATURDAY, J UNE 15 – USED BOOK SALE – Behind the Cairo Public Library, 15 Railroad Ave., Cairo – 10am – 2pm; weather permitting. Paperbacks 50c/ Hardcovers $1; Bag of Books $5; Selection of DVDs & Audio Bks. Sponsored by Friends of the Library. (Book donations accepted only at Book Sale).

THURSDAY, J UNE 20 – CHICKEN B BQ DINNER hosted by the Catskill Elks Lodge. Take out only. Pick-up between 4:30 - 6:30pm. $15 for half a chicken, baked potato, baked beans, coleslaw & dessert. PRE-ORDER by June 18 by calling 518-945-1179. 45 North Jefferson Avenue, Catskill.

FRIDAY, J UNE 21 – CLEMATIS GARDEN CLUB meets the third Friday of the month, March thru December, at 1:00 at the American Legion Post 291, 54 Maple Ave., Greenville. Guests are welcome. Call for more info, 518-4249000.

SATURDAY, J UNE 29 – 6TH ANNUAL NATHAN’S RIDE presented by Red Barn Riders RC. Sign up at Greenville Town Park, 9-11am. Donation $20 per person. Free Run Shirts to first 100 to sign up. All motorcycle brands & styles welcome. Pack will leave 11:30am sharp for an amazing ride through beautiful areas of Albany, Greene & Schoharie Counties. 3 stops; returning to Greenville Town Park, approx. 4pm for an after-run Party with DJed Music by LJ James Ent., Bike Games, Food, Raffles & Prizes. (After-run party is rain or shine). This is a Charity Run to help with the on-going needs of a special local young man named Nathan that is dear to all our hearts.

UPCOMING EVENTS

MONDAYS OR THURSDAYS, J ULY 9 – AUG. 22 – AQUA FITNESS CLASSES are back at the Greene County YMCA! Mondays or Thursdays, 10-11AM. For more details on how to register, please call 518-731-7529.

MONDAYS - FRIDAYS, J ULY 8 THRU AUGUST 2 – FREE SUMMER CAMP – If your child is attending Summer School at Coxsackie Elementary or participating in the Summer Rec program, you may be eligible for free summer camp with the YMCA! Call the branch for more details: 518-731-7529.

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JUNE 2024

GREENE COUNTY MILITARY EVENTS

06/04 - American Legion Riders Meeting, Greenville Post, 7pm

06/05 - Tannersville A.L. Meeting, Rescue Squad Building, 7pm

06/06 - Ray Brooks Veterans Fishing Tournament, at the Catskill Point, 11am

06/06 - Catskill A.L. Meeting, Elks Lodge, 7pm

06/06 - Greenville A.L. Meeting, Greenville Post, 7pm

06/07 - Catskill A.L. Golf Tournament, Island Green GC, 8am

06/07 - G.C.A.L. Meeting, Athens Post, 6pm

06/09 - Flag Retirement Ceremony, Greenville Elementary, 8:30am

06/09 - Catskill AL/Elks Flag Ret. Ceremony, Elks Lodge, 11am

06/11 - Cairo American Legion Meeting, Masonic Lodge, 7pm

06/12 - Athens A.L. Meeting, Athens Post, 7pm

06/12 - Windham VFW Meeting, Windham Post, 7pm

06/13 - Prattsville A.L. Meeting, Flag Ret. Ceremony, Prattsville Hotel, 7pm

06/14 - Flag Ceremony, Hunter Elementary School

06/14 - Flag Ceremony, Athens Elementary School, 2pm

06/15 - Catskill VFW Meeting, Catskill Post, 11am

06/18 - New Baltimore A.L. Meeting, Firehouse, 7pm

06/26 - Marine Corp League

East

The Perfect Father’s Day Gift

Hike the Gunks!

Discover 50 Trails with Spectacular Shawangunk Ridge Views by Steffen

T. Kraehmer

This book is a must for any hiker, at every level. “Few spots on our continent unite so much beauty of scenery, both grandand lovely, with-in so small a compass, to be enjoyed with so much ease.” Arnold Guyot, First Professor of Geography and Geology at Princeton University, commenting on the Shawangunk Mountains.

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50 Things to Know When Hiking the Gunks

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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

Featuring hundreds of family activities for an afternoon, weekend, or a whole week in the Hudson Valley, Catskill Mountains, and beyond. From picnic spots to Riverboat cruises, every listing in this guide is written with a kid’s interests and attention-span in mind. If you are the parent of a child 2-12 years of age, this is an indispensable resource that will keep your family delighted for years to come.

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

Sorry, We’re Open

True comic essays about JP Cohen’s life behind the counter by JP

Cohen

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 9.125", 236 pages, paperback

Bicycle Dreams NY to LA Beyond Route 66

by Bruce Golden

The author lives on an old farm in the foothills of the Catskills with his wife Linda. He taught science & health education and developed the In-school suspension program (problem solving center) for Rondout Valley Schools. He was a columnist for the Bluestone Press, writing about the significance of our lives. His bicycle journey was told through his presentation “The America Crossing”. The story of a boy from Brooklyn who was abandoned by the Dodgers, and his Schwinn Bicycle…is an adolescent fantasy that morphed into something so big that it took over and became the most important thing. This book is about the importance of dreams.

6” x 9”, 201 pages, paperback $19.95

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 are 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; galleries, antiques shops, wineries, farm stands, hiking and bike trails, and places to kayak and canoe. With detailed maps, this is an indispensable guide for discerning travelers, families, and local residents. In print for 30 years, this 10th edition should be in every car!

Recommended by The New York Times and Boston Globe “A classy book with encyclopedic coverage.”

—National Geographic Traveler 6" x 9", 382 pages, paperback $23.95

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Indian Tribes Of Hudson’s River – Vols I & II

by E.M. Ruttenber

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 & treaties.

Vol One 182 pages with index, Vol Two 399 pages with index, 6" x 9", paperback

The Delaware Indians: A Brief History

(Reprint of 1906 edition)

By Richard C. Adams

The author, a descendant of Chief White Eyes, said the Delaware Indians aka the Lenni Lenape, as they called themselves, were originally the most powerful Indian Tribe in the East, perhaps in the Americas.

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

Gunther Van Winkle and the Half Moon

By Meredith Hughes

A beautifully illustrated extension of the Rip Van Winkle legend. A captivating story, a modern young boy sleeping aboard the replica Half Moon in the Rondout Harbor is awakened by a bump in the night and witnesses the return of Henry Hudson to reclaim his ship and search for the treasure he left behind.

5.5” x 8.5”, paperback, 52 pages, illustrated $9.95

Revolutionary War Chronology & Almanac

1754-1783

By Harv Hilowitz

Revolutionary War Chronology & Almanac puts each event, location, and date literally “on the map”, making it easier for students of military history to comprehend the complex series of campaigns, routs, executions, victories and surrenders that made up America’s Revolutionary War.

5.5" x 8.5", paperback, 48 pages $8.95

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

By George V. Hutton

The object of the author was to trace and preserve the history of the American Indians from the earliest period; their original position in the family of Nations, and that which they subsequently maintained; the wrongs they suffered, and the triumphs they won; their greatness, and their decay. In these volumes, readers will learn about Native American customs, organization, wars and treaties.

Picturesque Ulster

By Richard Lionel De Lisser

With an introduction by Alf Evers

This classic turn-of-the-century pictorial work on Ulster County townships contains original illustrations, and a horseback travelogue of the back roads including interviews and bits of history. Never before or since has the architecture, people, and their various occupations been so nobly documented in such detail.

Picturesque Catskills

By Richard Lionel De Lisser

With an introduction by Alf Evers

This classic turn-of-the-century pictorial work on Greene County townships contains original illustrations, and a horseback travelogue of the back roads including interviews and bits of history. Never before or since has the architecture, people, and their various occupations been so nobly documented in such detail.

9.625" x 12.25", paperback, 160 Pages $29.95

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WANTED TO SELL

FOR SALE: LIVING ROOM FURNITURE, 1970’s, wood frame couch, 2 armchairs, rocking chair & table, $350 firm. 4 highback cushioned dining room chairs, $90. 2 sewing machines in cabinets, $50 each. 518-239-4743.

WANTED TO BUY

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

SERVICES

JOE THE HANDYMAN – HOUSEHOLD REPAIRS – House painting, interior, sheetrock repair, ceiling, and wall-skimming, repairing wood decks, wood siding and fascia, flooring, drop ceilings, wall accents, light carpentry, tiling, light fixtures, electrical, hanging picture frames and other decorative items, spring and yard clean ups,

gardening, roof repairs, doors and door locks and more. Call today and get it done. Friendly, honest, and quality work. No job too small. 518-947-4111.

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.

MISCELLANEOUS

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

YARD SALES

PARK-WIDE SALE: 1730 – 50 Route 23B, Leeds, NY 12451; June 14 & 15 (rain date June 21 & 22), 9am to 4pm. Leisure Village MHP.

MISCELLANEOUS

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

EXPERIENCED, RELIABLE REGISTERED NURSE seeking part time work in Greene County. 973-220-6453.

to replace your old heating system and go green with propane. Make the switch from oil to propane and enjoy great savings!

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