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Tug-of-War After the parade at Delaware Community Center

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MC Jesse Ballew has introduced the drivers and their tractors for many years.

teers, this day that many have enjoyed for the past 22 years would not be possible.

Events that are held within small towns are often run by people with full-time jobs, families, and other commitments. Community organizations and emergency personnel that are primarily made of volunteers are crucial to local neighborhoods.

“We do save a lot of taxes for people,” Callicoon Fire Chief William Maxwell said. He works for the Town of Delaware Highway Department and has served his community as a volunteer firefighter for 32 years. Maxwell

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Volunteers drive Tractor Parade festivities

s thousands of residents of Sullivan County and the surrounding areas gather in Callicoon for the 23rd Annual Tractor Parade, the

behind-the-scenes work of dozens of volunteers does not go unnoticed.

The crowd begins to line the streets in mid-morning, usually after enjoying the pancake breakfast, which starts at

7 a.m.

Many parade goers also look forward to the barbecue that follows the parade at the Delaware Youth Center Field. However, without the volun-

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a career [paid] department here, in Hortonville, and the neighboring companies.”

Preparation for the fire department’s pancake breakfast starts two months

before the event – which includes placing food orders, making fliers, and cleaning the firehouse.

The morning of the parade, which is Sunday, June 9 this year, members and

other volunteers for the Callicoon Fire Department start to arrive at the firehouse at 3:30 a.m. and do not leave until 4 p.m. On average, there are 30 to 35 people to help prepare and serve guests before they gear up for the parade.

While hot breakfasts are being served at the firehouse, Sullivan West High School Assistant Principal and Delaware Youth Center (DYC) Board Director Scott Haberli directs traffic downtown as tractors begin arriving for the big parade.

Although the morning is “hectic,” Haberli has fun doing so while seeing new and familiar faces.

“I’ve always had an interest in the

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youth center,” said Haberli. When a grant was offered to Sullivan West for new gym equipment, a requirement was for Haberli to partner with a community organization. After he volunteered at the DYC, a position became available and Haberli became one of the nine directors. Since then, Haberli attends board meetings, clean up days, and other events.

“It’s been very rewarding,” he said.

The board of directors are all volunteers, and together they help raise money to operate the youth center.

Although hours fluctuate, Haberli estimates that they spend 15 hours per month volunteering between fundraisers and meetings.

Tractor Parade Coordinator Katrina Graby has also enjoyed her time as a volunteer at the DYC. For four years, she has given her time to plan, find people to help at different stations, and organize the parade.

“Without volunteers we couldn’t move forward as a community,” said Graby. She has found that volunteering helps individuals get involved with their communities while helping others, adding that, “I think they help their CONTINUED ON PAGE 4C

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community evolve.”

A universal issue that Graby raised is how organizations and emergency personnel lack volunteers. With people often needing two or three jobs, it can be hard to find the time. This puts a strain on companies comprised of volunteers in small towns.

“It’s hard keeping people wanting to come and join fire departments and stuff,” said Maxwell. “They don’t really want to volunteer. They want to work and get paid for it.”

People can go to the Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, June 9 from 7 a.m. - 11 a.m. at the Callicoon Fire Department before the Tractor Parade, which starts at noon.

As attendees enjoy the festivities throughout the day, volunteers within the community strive to create memories that last a lifetime.

“A sense of togetherness is a good feeling,” said Haberli.

BBQ info After the parade, attendees can go to the barbeque at the DYC, where all proceeds go towards their operations. Peck’s Market in Callicoon is donating hot dog and hamburger

buns, and Chaljeri Meats is donating the hot dogs, hamburgers, and the pork for the BBQ, which will be prepared by The Ugly Smoker Pit BBQ owners Tanya and Dwayne Hubbert.

Tickets will be sold on the field under the BBQ ticket tent as they have in the past and can be pre-purchased as well.

Contact tractor@delawareyouthcenter.org for tickets and info or stop in the Delaware River Solar office at 3 Bridge St in Callicoon to get your tickets.

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The Callicoon Fire Dept.’s Annual Pancake Breakfast is a whirlwind of activity as nearly 500 breakfasts are served in a four-hour window.

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Who: Local farmers and residents proudly parade their tractors along Callicoon’s main thoroughfare What: 23rd Annual Callicoon Tractor Parade When: Sunday, June 9, at noon Where: Main St., Callicoon Why: To celebrate the rich heritage of farming and agriculture in our community

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• Callicoon Fire Dept.’s Pancake Breakfast Callicoon Firehouse, Route 97 from 7 a.m. - 11 a.m.

• Callicoon Farmers Market Callicoon Creek Park, Dorrer Dr. from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

• Pork Barbecue catered by The Ugly Smoker Pit BBQ Following the parade at the Delaware Youth Center

• Tug-Of-War Takes place after the parade. Register at the BBQ tent • $20 entry Members per co-ed team: 8-10 • All age brackets available

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Hometown girl: Kaitie Rubin is this year’s Grand Marshal STORY AND PHOTOS

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aitie Rubin always knew she would come back home. The Monticello native grew up on her family’s livestock farm that they’ve owned since 1917. Now as a fourth generation farmer, Kaitie is continuing the family legacy.

At 29 years old Kaitie has a full schedule that keeps her busy. Not only does she work on the farm but she also is a full-time social worker at Emma C. Chase Elementary School in Wurtsboro. With her parents, Jay and Shirley Rubin, they oversee Rubin Livestock Services, a 250-acre farm that has cattle, goats, sheep, horses and pigs that they buy and sell. They also give riding lessons and

hold horse shows in the summer.

After graduating from Monticello High School, she got her Bachelor’s Degree in psychology from Bucknell University and her Master’s Degree in social work from the University at Buffalo.

Working at both the school and on the farm can certainly be a balancing act, but it’s one Kaitie enjoys. “It’s a tough job [social worker], so it’s really nice to be able to come home and work with animals,” she said.

Her specialty is working with horses, and she began riding at the age of five (her dad even bought her a horse when she was two years old). “I enjoy working with horses and being a part of something that’s been in my family for so long,” Kaitie says. “I can’t picture myself being anywhere else.”

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One of their biggest events is the horse, tack and machinery auction, which will be held this year on Saturday, June 15. The schedule is: 10 a.m. tack and stable supplies; 1 p.m. trailers and machinery; and 2 p.m. horses, ponies and donkeys.

Kaitie says it’s a huge event and last year’s sale featured over 60 head of cattle. Horse consignments are welcome. The farm is located at 93 Rubin Road in Monticello.

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In her spare time Kaitie enjoys relaxing at the pool or the beach. She also competes in horse shows at local country fairs. As the Grand Marshal of the Callicoon Tractor Parade she will drive a New Holland tractor that they got from Fosterdale Equipment.

The parade exemplifies her country roots—highlighting the agricultural community.

After earning her prestigious degrees, she said, “There was never any question I wouldn’t be back home.”

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‘Driving through the parade together’

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BY AUTUMN SCHANIL ut of all 22 tractor parades in Callicoon, Dale Hess has only missed one.

“I can't remember what year that was, but yea, something had come up and I had to miss it,” he said. “I remember the first parade 23 years ago was a rainy one, and no one really

knew what we were doing or what to expect. It’s of course changed a lot since then,” Hess continued. “There are a lot more tractors, and a lot more spectators. I think it’s a pretty neat thing to have in Callicoon.”

Accompanied by his father, Roger, in the beginning, he’s now accompanied each year by either his son, Jake, or his daughter, Emma. And if they aren’t on

the tractor with him, they’re sitting in the crowd with his wife, and their mom, Rebecca, waving as they pass by.

“The parade is great because you see so much variety these days. Large tractors, smaller tractors, old tractors and new tractors,” Hess explained. “It’s kind of amazing how many tractors are in and around Callicoon, and how many gather there once a year for this.

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Emma Hess waves from behind the wheel of a Kubota at last year’s parade.

Last year there were close to 300. I’m not sure how many more you could possibly fit in the parade,” he laughed.

Hess, who works for the NYSDOT, still works the Hess Rd. family farm that has been passed down through the generations since 1849. Originally a dairy farm, Hess now has a large flock of sheep who run the pastures.

“My father used to milk cows, but he never had a bulk tank, it was always just the milk cans,” explained Hess.

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away with the milk cans and only work with a bulk tank, so that’s when my father decided to give up milking cows.

Instead he started raising heifers.�

When Hess took over the farm, he decided to go with sheep. He

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explained that they had always had sheep on the farm when he was growing up, and everybody always loved the baby lambs because they were cute, but they also help keep the pastures chewed down, especially the parts that are more rocky that can't be mowed or hayed.

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Jake Hess sits atop the tractor he'll be driving in the parade this year, his grandfather’s 1951 John Deere.

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The Hesses always see a lot of friends along the parade route, and this file photo from the 2015 Callicoon Tractor Parade shows Rebecca, Dale and Emma atop the Kubota.

Looking out at the flock you could see with every big mama sheep, there were either one or two sweet, fluffy babies running around, jumping, kicking or suckling milk. “We raise the lambs for meat of course,� Hess said, looking out at the flock, “and our big sheep are getting sheared next week. Unfortunately there’s really no money in wool. They get sheared to keep them more comfortable and looking better. Otherwise the wool gets really thick and matted.�

Walking past the sheep and up a small hill to the barn, you could see a beautiful, old, green John Deere tractor sitting at the top, shining in the sun. “So Jake will be driving this tractor in the parade this year. I’ve taken this one down the most, it was my father’s tractor. It’s a 1951 John Deere A, and it's been on the farm since I was born,� smiled Hess, “and I'll take down a different tractor, so we'll be driving through the parade together.�

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Hot off the press then onto the street

PHOTO BY ROCKY PINCIOTTI

CELEBRATING

At left: The 2019 Callicoon Tractor Parade shirts are hot off the presses.

They were printed by Livingston Manor-based Mountain Bear Crafts and the shirt graphic was designed by Michael Thomas-Faria. Mountain Bear Crafts Owner Van Morrow shows off the finished masterpiece!

Above, Delaware Youth Center volunteer Ann Santoro loves selling the collectible Callicoon Tractor Parade t-shirts.

CLEAN USED CARS & TRUCKS FULL REPAIR & SERVICE NYS INSPECTION STATION JOSEPH HERBERT Proprietor

Your One Stop Shop In The Poconos

5065 State Route 52 - PO Box 441 Jeffersonville, NY 12748 R#2530025

845-482-4460 FAX 845-482-5516

Mechanic on duty all week Open 7 days a week 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Monday-Saturday Sundays 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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570-226-2881

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Have a great day at the Callicoon Tractor Parade!

Nothing sounds better than the roar of a tractor!

Diehl Trucking Inc. 1409 Cochecton Turnpike Tyler Hill, PA 18469 Tel. (570) 224-4331

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Jacob Borelli had a very sleepy helper!

The Callicoon Theater WILD and SCENIC FILM FESTIVAL Dreaming of a Vetter World Friday June 14th: 8:30pm

Water Saturday, June 15th: 3:45pm

Food, Farm & Pollinators

SUMMER HOURS:

Saturday, June 15th: 7pm

Monday - Friday 10-3 Saturday 10-5 â&#x20AC;¢ Sunday 11-4

Climate & Fossil Fuels Sunday, June 16th: 2pm PANELS & WORKSHOPS For ticket purchases visit www.catskillmountainkeeper.org

We are always open ONLINE at www.BuckBrookAlpacas.com

Gift Certificates make Great Presents!

Available at our Box Office

rentals@thecallicoontheater.com

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24 hour MovieLine: 845-887-4460 30 Upper Main Street, Callicoon thecallicoontheater.com email: hello@thecallicoontheater.com

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What do you love about the Callicoon Tractor Parade? â&#x20AC;&#x153;It brings this town together and is a joy to watch. Everyone is always in a great mood on Tractor Parade day and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the start of summer and great for business.â&#x20AC;?

Jeannie Moorhead

parade like that ever. You canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t find one. Everybody is representedâ&#x20AC;Ś from combines to riding mowers. [Because of the Tractor Parade] I bought a 1943 tractor called The General and a 1953 Ford that I drove in the parade last year fulfilling a 7-year-long

â&#x20AC;&#x153;I love the tractor parade because of the older tractors you see. Especially the ones I never saw growing up.â&#x20AC;?

Walter Roemer

Jeannie Moorhead

â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was at the very first Tractor Parade that Kathy Langley started.

I love seeing all the tractors.â&#x20AC;?

Fran Clemente

Walter Roemer

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Brewster Smith

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The Future of Homebuilding Has Arrived!

“I have never seen so many crazy tractors like that in my life.

It’s great to see so many kinds.”

Bobby Abate with Penny “Good times. I go every year and have been going since the first one.”

Kip Lowitz

Brewster Smith

One Stop Shopping --

WE DO IT ALL TURN-KEY!

FACTORY OPEN HOUSE Bobby Abate with Penny

Kip Lowitz

The security and comfort of Home Back up Power is now more affordable than ever.

Give us a call today for a free in home consult.

(845)932-8111 or (570)251-9990 or visit AEgenerators.com All phases of electrical work Line Extension & Bucket Truck Service Trusted & Dependable Electrical Contractors for 30+ Years LICENSED ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS

RESIDENTIAL - COMMERCIAL - INDUSTRIAL 62283

73064

QUALITY & PRIDE BACK IN AMERICA

642 International Blvd.

Rock Tavern, NY

(845) 787– 0400

Saturday, June 1 & July 13

WMHConstruction.com

Factory located at 30 Reagans Mill Road in Wingdale, NY. Tours run from 10 to 2 pm, must be 18 to tour.

(Located by Stewart Airport off I– 84, exit 5– A)

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• We Do It All — Permits & Approvals, Site Development and All Finish & Trim Work Including Decks, Porches & Garages • Your Energy —Efficient Home, Built in Ideal Factory Conditions, is Customized to Suit Your Needs

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The definative statement Joe Meszaros' shirt says it all: "Real men drive tractors."

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3 WAYS TO CAMP:

Whether you're planning a new system or replacing existing equipment,

- Cabin Tents with fully-equipped kitchens - Secluded RV Sites - Traditional bring-your-own equipment campsites

WE CAN HELP!!

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Round Balers Rotary Rakes V Rakes Bale Wagons (Round & Square) • Bale Wrapper (New & Used)

KINGSWOOD CAMPSITE

H&S EQUIPMENT CLAAS Equipment

Patz Dealer SMALL FARMING EQUIP.

• • • •

Conveyors Barn Cleaner Chains Power Silage Carts Silo Uploaders

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Rutledge Repairs 17284

Hancock, NY www.kingswoodcampsite.org In-season: 607-637-5401 Off-Season: 917-370-9716

See you a the Para t de

Ron Rutledge

570-224-4319 cell # 570-468-2497 Damascus, Pa., 18415 674 Callicoon Rd.

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Serving Homemade Chicken - Burgers - Fries Ice Cream and More...

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Wed. - Sat. 11-9 • Sun. 12-9 • Open for Lunch & Dinner

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Serving Sullivan County Celebrating Our 30th Year Since 1983 In Business!

Collision Repairs & Refinishing

32293 18084

• Computerized Estimates • I-Car & ASE Certified Technicians • NYS Licensed Insurance Adjuster • We Direct Shop Ins. work withfor Allmany Insurance Companies Companies • Factory Fit - Finish & Color Matching • Unibody & Chassis Repairs • Car Rentals & Towing Available • We Also Sell Original Equipment Parts

794-0648 BILL SEDLACK

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3520 MONTICELLO 3520 ROUTE ROUTE 42 42 SO., SO., MONTICELLO 1/2 Mi. PastMont.

Mont. High School) (1 1/2(1Mi. Past High School)

Harley Klinger took part in last year’s Tractor Parade.

JEFFERSONVILLE ANIMAL HOSPITAL

Dr. Richard L. Schwalb Dr. Moria L. Norris Dr. Allen Wachter

Kratz Concrete Construction LLC

Office Hours by Appointment Mon-Fri 8:30-5pm Sat 9am-12pm 89 Schoolhouse Road Jeffersonville, NY 12748 845-482-5500

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PHONE: (570) 253-2660 FAX: (570) 253-4788

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SELF STORAGE LLC

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We are a group of dedicated professionals who strive to provide our patients with the most up-to-date medical, diagnostic, and surgical procedures. Our goal is to provide this care compassionately in a friendly and personal setting. Come take a tour of the most state-of-the-art veterinary hospital in our area.

56473 31478

Office:

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Free Estimates 43 Years Experience

Custom Meat Cutting Deer

• Cut • Wrapped • Frozen

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EARL KINNEY

EXCAVATING & TRUCKING

(845) 887-5540

Year round custom cutting also available

845-252-7363 Located in Cochecton Center, New York 39908

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TRACTOR PARADE! Family owned since 1931 BUDDENHAGEN’S FORD 73060

Hortonville, NY 845-887-4640 See them and the Rest of our Inventory buddenhagensford.com

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Drainage Ponds Land Clearing Roads Septic Systems Grading Foundations Driveways Red Shale Top Soil Stone Gravel SNOW REMOVAL IN THE CALLICOON AREA

LARRY SCHICK CONSTRUCTION • New Construction & Additions • Complete Home Renovations • Kitchens, Bathrooms, Garages, Decks, Interior/Exterior • Over 25 Years Experience 70008

Reliable & Insured

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845-583-4648

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POLARIS ATVS, RANGERS, SNOWMOBILES

BILL CASE POLARIS SALES & SERVICE 73309

Stop by today for incredible offers and unbeatable service

Full Line of Parts & Accessories 408 Welcome Lake Road, Beach Lake, PA 570-729-7402 • www.billcase.com

See Our Website For More Information murrayschicken.com

434-5051

5190 Main Street S. Fallsburg, N.Y.

29286

Sullivan County’s Own...

Locally Raised...

845-434-5051 800-770-6347

Country Café and Pizzeria

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“Home Style Cooking with an Italian Touch”

Open 7 Days a Week M - T - W - 6-3 Th - Fr - Sat - 6-8 Sunday 7 - 3

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Gabriella Gill handled this 1973 Kubota with ease.

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1041 Beach Lake Highway 570-729-0004 Beach Lake, PA 18405 www.CountryCafeandPizzeria.com

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Kyler Kerber waves to the crowd from his seat high up on top of his tractor.

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D.J.M. Landscape Materials 845-295-6984 • Grinnell . . . Authorized Dealer • Unilock . . . Authorized Dealer • Straw Hay & Sod • Landscape Fabric • Stone Facing • Stone Works . . . (Owens Corning cultured stone) • Field Stone • Blue Stone . . . cut to size • Gravel . . . all types/sizes • Bags . . . peat moss/organic soil/soil

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Rich Cucci is a regular at the parade each year.

THALMANN’S

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We Deliver/Pick Up By Bulk & Save • Credit Cards Accepted OWNERS TONY & JOHN www.djmdealers.com

DJMD-117504

• Decorative Stones • Colored Mulches • Stone Dust • Top Soil . . . screened/unscreened • Sand . . . All types (Beach . . . White/Tan) • Mason & Concrete • Retaining Wall Blocks • Pavers

Locally Owned & Operated

SERVICE CENTER

Foreign & Domestic AUTO REPAIR & SERVICE and Complete COLLISION REPAIR & BODY PAINTING G

Brakes • Shocks • Tires Exhaust • AC Services Computer Diagnostics Alignments • Transmissions Regular Maintenance Certified NYS Inspection Station 188 Lake Street • Liberty, NY 12754 63892

CALL US TODAY! 845-292-4808

Mowers And More, Inc. Sales & Service of

CUB CADET • EXMARK • ECHO • SHINDAIWA • INGERSOLL

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Don’t miss this year’s parade!

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3960 Route 52 Youngsville, NY 12791

Fax & Phone: (845) 482-5800 mowersandmore@hvc.rr.com

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