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Contents Take a swing at Swan Lake Golf & CC . . . . . . . . .8

By Joseph Abraham Built in the rolling hills of Sullivan County, Swan Lake Golf Course offers a great test of golf while enjoying the charm and beauty of the Sullivan County Catskills.

A true legend passes away . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

By Ed Townsend Jean Knickerbocker enjoyed the game of golf, especially at her beloved Twin Village Golf Course in Roscoe. Here’s a tribute to her 60-plus years on the links.

Catskill Delaware Wildlife: Toads & Frogs . . . .30

By Kathy Daley You see them everywhere and oftentimes can hear them. Learn about how they fit into our ecosystem and where you can find them.

Head into the Hancock House Hotel . . . . . . . . .40

By Autumn Schanil This hotel and restaurant dates back more than 170 years. Today it’s been reborn on Main Street, complete with a tap room, restaurant and rooms.

National Park Service has storied history . . . . . .50

By Isabel Braverman The Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River stretches more than 70 miles from Hancock to Port Jervis. Here’s a story about those who protect it.

Bird is the word . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

By Patricio Robayo Catskill-Delaware Country is a mecca for birds – and bird watchers. Find out from the experts where you should go and how to get started. It’s a lot of fun.

2019 Summer Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70 Check out our summer calendar of events.

On the Cover Sean Semenetz is one of Sullivan County’s top amateur golfers.

Sections Arts & Entertainment . 72 ATVs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Autos. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Bethel . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Callicoon . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Delaware County. . . . . 49 Dining . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Fallsburg . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Golf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 6 • CATSKILL-DELAWARE, SUMMER 2019

Honesdale, Pa . . . . . . . 69 Jeffersonville . . . . . . . . 66 Liberty . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Livingston Manor . . . . 22 Lodging . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Monticello . . . . . . . . . . 32 Real Estate . . . . . . . . . 39 Roscoe. . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Wayne County . . . . . . . 76 Wurtsboro . . . . . . . . . . 68

CATSKILL-DELAWARE PUBLICATIONS, INC. Publisher Frederick W. Stabbert III • Co - Editors Joseph Abraham and Matthew Shortall • Editorial Assistants Isabel Braverman, Autumn Schanil, Kathy Daley, Patricio Robayo, Richard Ross, Jeanne Sager, Ed Townsend, • Advertising Director Liz Tucker • Assistant Advertising Director Barbara Matos • Advertising Coordinator Lillian Ferber • Special Section Coordinator Susan Panella • Telemarketing Coordinator Michelle Reynolds • Classifieds Janet Will • Circulation Larissa Bennett • Production Associates Rosalie Mycka, Elizabeth Finnegan, Petra Duffy, Nyssa Calkin, Peter Melnick, Jessica Roda • Business Manager Sue Owens • Assistant Business Manager Patricia Biedinger • Business Department Margaret Bruetsch • Distribution Anthony Bertholf • Phil Grisafe Matthew Edwards

Catskill-Delaware Magazine Published by Catskill-Delaware Publications, Inc. Publishers of the Sullivan County Democrat (845) 887-5200 P.O. Box 308, Callicoon, N.Y. 12723 May 24, 2019 • Vol. CXXVIII, No. 99

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The par 4 fourteenth hole is a sharp dogleg left that is all downhill and requires a precision drive followed by a medium to short iron into a well-protected green.

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Swan Lake Golf and Country Club is host to many tournaments throughout the summer and also several golf leagues which enjoy the par-72 course.

Take a swing at Swan Lake Golf and Country Club

BY JOSEPH ABRAHAM

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s the rain subsides, and golfers begin to regularly get on the greens, there are a number of great courses to explore in Sullivan County –– including The Swan Lake Golf and Country Club, located in the Town of Bethel.

You’ll find this beautiful course on 38 Eagle Drive in Swan Lake. It’s just ten miles from exit 101 on Route 17 (future Interstate 86), and near several local attractions like Bethel Woods Center for the Arts. So play a few rounds of golf before or after taking part in a number of celebratory events for the Golden Anniversary of Woodstock.

Swan Lake is an 18-hole golf course rated 3 1/2 stars by Golf Digest. It was designed by William Mitchell and built in 1960, and offers a challenge for all skill-levels of golfers. The course is owned

by Todd Gallo, and Bob Menges is the PGA Golf Professional, who has years of golfing knowledge, so sign up for a lesson!

If you are looking for a challenging yet fair golf course with beautiful mountain views, Swan Lake is a good course for you. They have four sets of

tees for players of any ability level.

The Gallo family and Menges pride themselves on making your experience on the course a good one.

“The main reason to come play Swan Lake is the true golfing experience you will receive,” Menges said. “From the moment you arrive the staff will make you feel welcome. We try to make all of our customers enjoy everything about the time they spend at our facility. Our main focus is to grow the game of golf through a social setting. We invite any and all types of golfers, from the very competitive to the true beginner. If you are looking to spend time with friends and enjoy a beverage at the end of a fun round, we are the course for you. Our clubhouse staff is always looking to provide you with a smile in a warm and friendly atmosphere.”

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people to experience the recreational side as well.

Also, they allow children to play for free when accompanied by an adult.

“We feel at our golf course we want you to feel welcomed, not intimidated,” Menges added. “Just as you would going to any social event you and your family may choose.”

Swan Lake has several leagues, two of which, Thursday Night couples and a Ladies League, are open all season.

Check out our Golf Course Guide for Swan Lake membership rates and upcoming tournaments.

For more info about the course, call (845) 292-0323, email swanlakegolf@gmail.com or visit www.swanlakegolfcc.com.

Menges’ favorite and most challenging holes No. 6 –– Par-3 165 yards from white tees You tee off from an elevated tee and hit to a green that is just slightly lower than the tee box and guarded by a bunker short and left. In between is a gully. It plays a little less

than the yardage because it is downhill. The green is the key on this hole. It is sloped severely from back right to left front. You want to keep your tee shot below the hole. Any ball above the hole is a difficult two putt. If you are to the right of the pin, you will face a fast putt that could break from 2-to4 feet. If your tee shot misses the green to the right you can get lucky and have a fortuitous bounce that will kick your ball to the left and on the green.

If it stays to the right, you will face a hard chip to try to save par.

I always try to be below the hole, and if I miss my tee shot, I like to be short so I am chipping uphill to the hole.

Swan Lake Pro Bob Menges

No. 14 –– Par-4 343 yards from the white tees This is a short hole where accuracy is very important. It is a sharp dog leg left with a down hill tee shot.

It is a big risk-reward hole, meaning, you can cut the corner or play safe.

If you play it safe, you have to hit your tee shot anywhere from 150170 yards. There is a neighboring farm in the distance with a window on the barn that gives you a great target to aim at. Your second shot is

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also downhill but you are hitting from a tilted fairway from left to right. The ball will be below your feet if you are a righty or above for a lefty. The green is very receptive as it slopes from back to front and left to right, but there is not much room on either side as it is protected by woods.

If you want to gamble and get closer to the green you have to hit a high right to left shot to get the ball over the trees and stay in the fairway. The ball has a tendency to run through the fairway into the woods.

A big hitter could possibly reach the green, but I haven’t seen too many be successful. The green has many subtle breaks and is hard to read, which makes the hole difficult even though it is short.

No. 18 –– Par-4 380 yards from white tees.

This is my favorite hole. It is a slight dogleg left, with a generous landing area for your tee shot. A right to left tee shot is the best, but straight is also a good strategy. Once you find the fairway you should have between 160 to 120 yards left. You can see the clubhouse in the distance as you are setting up to hit into a green with bunkers on both sides. Make sure not to hit your ball left of the green as it goes downhill sharply and can leave you a difficult pitch to the green. A relatively flat green can give you a good shot PHOTO BY FRED STABBERT III | DEMOCRAT Todd Gallo (right) owns Swan Lake Golf and Country at a birdie finish if you hit a good approach shot.

Club. Here he is golfing with brother Michael.

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French Woods Golf & Country Club 17440 NY-97, Hancock, NY 13783, 607-637-1800.

Membership: Available. Call or visit www.frenchwoodsgolf.com Greens Fees with cart: Nine holes, $22 M-F, $27 on weekends and holidays. 18 holes, $28 M-F, $40 on weekends and holidays.

Specials: Contact for more information.

Tournament dates: Memorial Day Sunday, Father’s Day Sunday, Labor Day Sunday, Aug 24th/25th Two Man Tourney, September 8th Long Eddy Firemen’s Tournament

Lochmor 586 Loch Sheldrake Road, Loch Sheldrake, NY 12759, 434-1257 Memberships: Available. Call for info or visit www.lochmorgolf.com Greens fees w/cart: $52 weekends w/lunch; $47 w/o lunch. $47 weekdays w/lunch; $42 w/o lunch.

Special: Monday - Thursday Senior Special $30 (also for Tarry Brae), $35 w/lunch. Discounted afternoon rates are offered.

Professional: Mike Decker

Tournament dates: June 1 - Team Young Tae Kwon Do - 1pm shotgun July 13 - Monticello Fire Department - 1pm shotgun August - Lochmor/Tarry Brae Club Championship September 13 - Sullivan Sector Golf Outing - 9:30 am shotgun

Sullivan County Golf & Country Club 2514 NY-52, Liberty, NY 12754, 292-9584 Membership: Visit www.sullivancountygolf.com.

Greens fees w/cart: $22 for nine holes weekday, $32 weekends. $30 for 18 holes weekdays and $40 weekends. $5 discount given for play after 2 pm.

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Swan Lake Golf & Country Club 38 Eagle Drive, Swan Lake, NY 12783, 292-0323.

Single membership: $700, $645 for seniors.

Greens fees w/cart: 18 holes is $30 weekdays. Nine holes are $20 on weekdays. 18 holes on weekends are $48 for Sullivan County residents, $55 for nonSullivan County residents. 18 holes are $35 for everybody after 1 p.m. on weekends. Nine holes before 1 p.m. are $35 on weekends, $25 after 1 p.m.

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Thursday is Ladies Day and ladies play for $25.

Seniors play for $25 Monday-Friday. In addition, the course honors the Tee Time Pass.

Professional: Bob Menges Tournament dates: Sat. June 1st - Mike Schulte 10:00 Start contact Deanna Schulte 9857136 Fri. June 7th - Jake Hulse 8:00 Start contact Bill Hulse 701-7674 Sun. June 23rd - Jeffersonville Lions Club – 1:00 Start contact Doug Immoor 482-4061 Sat. July 13th - Frank Finn Memorial (sponsored by Liberty Elks) 11:00 contact Bob Menges 866-5567.

Sun. July 14th - The Swan contact Bob Menges 292-0323 Sat. July 20th - Friends Outing Sun. July 21st - Swan Lake Fire Company.

Sun. Aug 4th - St. Georges 1:00 start contact Bill Moloney 887-3150 Sat. Aug 10th - O.B. Outing 10:00 start contact Bob Menges 866-5567 Sun. Aug. 18th - The Swanhurst 11:00 start contact Bob Menges 8665567 Sat. Sept. 7th - Monticello Basketball 11:00 start contact Chris Russo 551-655-8281 Sat. Sept. 14th - A.O.H. 11:00 Start contact J.P. Graham 807-7980 Sun. Sept 22rd - Sam and Clam 11:00 start contact Bob Menges 8665567

The Hancock Golf Course 522 Golf Course Road, Hancock, NY 13783 (607) 637-2480 Greens Fees with cart: Nine holes, $21 M-F, $23 on weekends and holidays. 18 holes, $26 M-F, $28 on weekends and holidays. Walking Fees: Nine holes,

$12 M-F, $15 on weekends and holidays. 18 holes, $15 M-F, $17 on weekends and holidays. Member Cart Fees: Nine holes, $6 M-F, $8.50 on weekends and holidays. 18 holes, $12 M-F, $17 on weekends and holidays. All rates are per person.

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Tennanah Lake Golf & Tennis Club 100 Fairway View Drive, Roscoe, NY 12776, 607498-5000 Family membership: $3,150. Family is considered spouse and children. $225 per additional member.

Single membership: With cart: $1,170 ($585 additional), $990 for seniors 65-plus ($495 additional).

Without cart: $720 ($360 additional), $607 for seniors 65-plus ($315 additional), $300 for juniors.

Greens fees: $35 with cart Monday through Friday, $48 with cart weekends and holidays. $28 with cart after 2 p.m. on weekdays, $39 with cart after 2 p.m. on weekends. Reduced rates for nine holes are available.

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Twin Village Golf Club 144 Rockland Road, Roscoe, NY 12776, 607-4985829 1st Time Courtesy Membership: $216 2nd Year Courtesy Membership: $432.00 Green Fees: $10.00 play all day Cart Fees: $10 each nine holes

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Superintendent/Director of Golf: Joe Meyer Tournament dates: June 2nd - Roscoe Kiwanis - Contact Laurie (845) 796-8101 June 15th - Little Pond Sportsman’s Club Pull’N’ Putt - Contact Joe Meyer in the Pro Shop July 6th - Red Dogs Youth Football - Contact Dave Hubert July 7th- Callicoon Kiwanis - Contact Jim Stone July 13th- Pete Devantier Memorial - Contact Dan Devantier July 19th- Country Store Youth Foundation - Contact Rae Mootz July 20th- Hortonville Fire Department - Contact Craig Smith July 27th- Billy Moran Memorial - Contact Kathy Moran July 28th- Dave Curreri Memorial - Contact Dawn Curreri August 17th- ‘End Duchenne’-Bowers - Contact Justin Bowers September 7th- Trevor Simpson Memorial - Contact Bob Simpson

Villa Roma 356 Villa Roma Road, Callicoon, NY 12723, 8875097 Single membership: $900 or $1,300 per couple.

Each additional family member: $300. Cart fees for members are $700 for single, and $400 for each additional member. Membership includes green fees for the entire season, Club storage & locker room, 10 percent off Clubhouse restaurants, members only tournaments, and USGA handicap service. Walking privileges after 3 p.m.

Greens fees (per 18 holes): $65 Saturdays & holidays, $60 weekdays, $45 after 2 p.m. Monday though Friday (after 3 p.m. on weekends). Senior Citizens (62-plus) Monday-Friday, $5 off selected rates. Reduced rates are available for nine holes.

Specials: 18 holes including cart and lunch is $50 on Sunday. Mid-week w/cart and lunch $45.

Professionals: Matt Kleiner and Davis Tuttle.

Tarry Brae 387 Pleasant Valley Road, South Fallsburg, NY 12779, 434-2620 Memberships: Available. Call or visit www.tarrybrae.com.

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ean Knickerbocker can easily be referred tion she gained when bidding or playing the to as an icon and legend who lived a long hand. I will miss the sounds of her Ping putter and full life and passed away too soon –– a and golf cart horn whenever I play at Twin testament to her energy, strength and Village.”

Twin Village Monday Night Men’s league golfer vitality.

An avid golfer she played almost everyday until Bob Lee said he had known Jean for about 14 she passed away at her winter home in New Port years and was first introduced to her by Al Johnson and Ruth Green, “Who guided me to her Richey, Fla. on February 21.

Her 96th birthday was celebrated last October as a means to learning the game of bridge in at the Tennanah Lake Golf Clubhouse restaurant which she was a wonderful teacher and so with friends, fellow golfers and fellow bridge pleased when one understood a convention.

Bob went on to say that Jean, “increased the players.

She would have celebrated her 97th birthday playing skills of bridge to many people.”

“She was a wonderful mother and when her this coming October 13.

These personal testimonies tell the real story children visited they got full attention and the bridge games stopped during about Jean.

Fellow Twin Village Golf Club their time with her and, of golfer, coach of the Roscoe course, I remember playing Central School girls golf team golf with her...I so admired her and member of the official skill as she influenced a lot of board of governors Rebecca lives in her lifetime and I “Becky” Ackerly said, “If I had remember so well at her 96th to describe Jean Knickerbocker birthday party there was an 86in one word, I think I would year-old lady whom she taught have to choose the word legand was important to attend end. I’m not sure you would be class reunions to find out how able to find anyone in our little her students were doing...I hamlet of Roscoe who could miss her very much and will argue with that. Jean was onecontinue to do so,” Lee added. of-a-kind and she was always a Clara Lato met Jean at her lady and always willing to help house for a game of bridge and you with some golf advice. I noted, “She was a perfect lady loved watching her out on the in many ways, congenial to a golf course where she was the stranger and interested in their most consistent golfer I had life.....she was a reader of ever had the privilege of playbooks, an expert bridge player ing with. You could almost bet and most of all she rememSTORY AND PHOTOS where her ball was going to bered birthdays and had many

BY ED TOWNSEND land each time she took a friends.” swing. She certainly was in her Long time Twin Village golfer element on the links.” and member of the Tuesday Ladies league Gwen Former Twin Village golf club president Ronald Baldo said that “Jean lived a long and full life and Schulte noted he’s “Gonna miss her on the Twin to me she passed too soon...a testament to her Village Golf Course. Jean was librarian at Roscoe energy, strength and vitality.”

Central School when I went there in the 60's and Gwen in her testimony noted, “Our friendship Tom Knickerbocker, her son, was in my class. grew over the years starting when Laverne and Terry (Knickerbocker) another son was a year she attended our wedding in 1963 and then she ahead of us and we played sports together. Her taught me the game of bridge and I still need her daughter Kim was younger but was also an ath- to share her limitless knowledge of that challenglete. Jean was involved at Twin Village Golf Club ing game and, of course, she taught me the game in the Women’s league for many years and she of golf and I still need her to show me how to ran a mixed league on Thursday night. Her pres- score in the 30's and to even get a hole-in-one.” ence will certainly be missed as she was an inspi“She taught me what it is to be a good friend, rational person and great supporter of Twin and I still need her to be one of the dearest Village Golf Club.” friends I could ever want,” Ms. Baldo said.

Roscoe Twin Village Golf Club member John Long time friend and golfer Barbara Trask, who Templin noted that, “Jean was a wonderful and makes her home just adjacent to the seventh patient teacher, both playing bridge and golf. If green at the Roscoe Twin Village Golf Club, noted, you were playing bridge against her and was not “Not only was Jean an avid golfer but she possure how to bid you could show your hand to her CONTINUED ON PAGE 23 and she would advise and never use the informa-

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sessed a warm personality that always brightened everyone's day.”

“Jean was my mother's (Dorothy (Dottie) Quick) neighbor, best friend and golf partner and after my mom’s passing Jean called herself my ‘adopted’ mother and, of course, her loving family was always very attentive ... before Jean’s passing she told her daughter Kim that she was going to see Dottie,” Barbara said.

“The Twin Village Golf Club, Tennanah Lake Golf Club, Highland Avenue and all of Roscoe will not be the same without Jean’s smile and welcoming personality, and I’m sure that Jean and

my mom Dottie are playing golf together in Heaven, we love and miss you Jean,” Barbara Trask noted.

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When asked how many times a week she played golf Jean's comment was, “I play golf every day that ends with a Y, but that has changed at Twin Village this year because I take Wednesday off to play Bridge.”

Considered for so many years as one of the top women golfers in the tri-town areas of Rockland, Neversink and Fremont in New York and in the Summertree area of New Port Richey in Florida, Jean had won at least 10 club championships at the Roscoe Twin Village Golf Club and 14 club championships at the Summertree Golf Course

in Florida. Jean had been a runner-up champion at Summertree for a number of years.

Added to her club championships are five holein-ones, one at Summertree and two at another Florida golf course and two at Twin Village on the 4th and 6th holes. Jean had also won several Invitational Tournaments.

Several years ago she recorded an eagle on the par-4 fifth hole at Twin Village.

For many years Jean golfed in the Tuesday Ladies league at Twin Village with her league partner Mary Austin and this duo won the league championship a number of times. She gave up playing in the league a couple of years ago.

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A couple of years ago Jean was playing to an 8handicap at Roscoe and a 11-handicap at Summertree. Jean in recent years mostly played just nine holes a day. At Summertree she played seven days a week.

Born on October 13, 1922 (Friday the 13th) in Bliss, south of the Buffalo area, Jean was raised on a farm and graduated from Bliss High School in 1938, graduated from Houghton College in 1943 and later received her Master of Library Science degree from SUNY Geneseo. In college Jean lettered in three sports –– basketball, tennis and track. One of the great professional honors Jean enjoys is her selection as a

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She taught at Henderson High School in the Town of Henderson, Jefferson County, for one year and taught 7-12 math, 4-12 physical education, accompanied the chorus on the piano, coached the cheerleaders, coached boys basketball and drove the boys basketball players home after practice.

Jean French (her maiden name) moved to the Roscoe area in 1944 to begin a 28-year teaching career at Roscoe Central where she taught math before taking seven years off to raise her family. She returned to the school district as school librarian.

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One of the last gatherings Jean Knickerbocker attended in Sullivan County was when fellow golfers, bridge players and friends gathered last October for the her 96th birthday at a luncheon held at the Tennanah Lake Golf Club restaurant.

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“We rode to the golf course on our bicycles,” she told us.

In 1946, Jean married LaVerne Knickerbocker who she met after he returned from military service. LaVerne was an outstanding athlete, was a good golfer and they joined the Twin Village Golf Club for $35 which Jean noted was the family club fee at that time.

It wasn't until 1979 that Jean started to play everyday and at that time in her life she pointed out that, “We walked the course.”

The Knickerbockers raised three children, Terry (former Jeff-Youngsville teacher and track coach who now lives in New Bern, North Carolina), Tom (who lives in Poughkeepsie and The Villages in Florida during the winter months), and Kim, who lives in Albuquerque, New Mexico. All three have become excellent golfers and the Knickerbocker family for many years played a lot of “family golf.”

LaVerne and Jean were married 55 years when he passed away in 2001.

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and their sleigh bell-like voices or hefty bullfrogs with their booming bass notes, frogs and toads are crucial to the living environment.

“They’re important because they eat insects, worms and snails, which might otherwise be pests,” said Newbern. “People love to have frogs in their gardens for this reason.”

Studies have shown that in one night, a single frog can eat over 100 insects including caterpillars, sow bugs, cutworms and more.

“They are also important decomposers since the tadpoles love to eat dead shad,” said Newbern, referring to the herring-like fish that spawn in rivers.

Frogs and their eggs also serve as prey for larger creatures.

“Frogs lay so many eggs, and (are themselves) an important food source for a lot of things including fish, birds, turtles, snakes, other frogs and some insects,” said Newbern.

But these amphibians, so-named because they live partly in water and partly on land, are under serious attack. Newbern ticked off the list of frog-and-toad threats: habitat loss, road mortality, climate change, pollution, road salt.

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They all begin life in shallow pond water.

Typically at night or in the early morning, a female full of eggs will respond to the mating call of a male. He clamps his forelegs in a tight grip around her middle until she has emitted her eggs and he has poured fertilizing sperm on them. On surface pond vegetation, eggs are laid in long strands if she’s a toad, or in jelly-like masses if she’s another kind of frog.

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Eventually, their long muscular legs allow some frog species to leap a distance equal to many times their own length, and their legs are webbed for swimming. A frog’s large mouth features a long tongue attached to the front of the mouth for quick catching of insects.

Huge, bulging eyes help frogs see in front, to the sides, and partially behind them. The eyes can be withdrawn into the head when danger threatens. And they use their eyes for help swallowing food –– a frog pulls its eyes down into the roof of its mouth and the eyes help push the food down its throat.

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Andy Weber, the smallest frogs have a unique way of staying alive: “Wood frogs and spring peepers survive freezing and thawing,” he said, “because their bodies produce glucose that acts as antifreeze.”

Very cool.

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• Leave natural and artificial ground cover (e.g., old wood cover boards or dead wood) in your backyard. Ground cover provides moist shelter to amphibians.

• Leave native aquatic vegetation growing at your pond. It provides food, refuge, and breeding habitat for amphibians.

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he National Park Service came to the Upper Delaware River Region 41 years ago. Today, the wild and scenic park stretches along the river from Hancock all the way down to Sparrowbush (near Port Jervis). While the Park Service is part of the federal government, almost all of the land in the park is privately owned. This season, get out there and enjoy all the Delaware River has to offer!

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“Wearing a properly fitted life jacket when on the Delaware River or any body of water whether fishing, boating, swimming, or floating is the most important thing that residents and visitors can do to make their trip both fun and safe,” said Superintendent Kris Heister. “The Upper Delaware community plays a critCONTINUED ON PAGE 52

Skinners Falls is one of many public access sites, although this one is particularly special because of its natural rock formations. But remember: don’t litter! Carry out what you carry in.

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ical role as our partner in increasing awareness about the importance of wearing a life jacket when you are on the river.”

Each year the National Safe Boating Council hosts “Wear Your Life Jacket to Work Day” as a fun and educational way to kick off National Safe Boating Week, May 19-25. Educating river users about the safety and importance of life jackets has been a main focus of both the North American Safe Boating Campaign and Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River.

Timeline of the Upper Delaware Valley 15,000 B.C. –– Native Americans lived along the banks of the Upper Delaware River 1614 A.D. –– Dutch traders encounter the Minsi Indians 1630 –– Swedish settlers made their way as far north as Cochecton 1730 –– Connecticut Yankees and Dutch settlers arrive 18th Century Irish and Germans arrive 1800 –– Construction of the NewburghCochecton Turnpike, the first of the main roads to traverse the area 1828 –– Delaware and Hudson Canal completed 1851 –– Erie Railroad began operations through the Upper Delaware Valley 1940 –– State Route 97 completed

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• Delaware and Hudson Canal – Between 1825 and 1829, the Delaware and Hudson Canal was a 108-mile water route from the anthracite coal mines of Pennsylvania to the markets on the Hudson River. The U.S. Department of the Interior has designated the Delaware and Hudson Canal a National Historic Landmark and an NHL bronze plaque has been placed on the aqueduct.

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• Zane Grey Museum – Zane Grey (1872 – 1939) moved to Lackawaxen in 1905. From his home on the Upper Delaware, Zane began his writing career, becoming known as the “Father of the Western Novel”.

• Bird Watching – The Upper Delaware is a good location for Eagle watching. The clean running water provides food and the tall trees along the shoreline offer perching and nesting sites. The river way is the largest wintering site of Bald Eagles in the northeast. East of Pond Eddy is a wheelchair accessible Eagle Observation Area along Route 97.

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• Hawk’s Nest - The Hawk's Nest is a scenic location outside Port Jervis, high above the Delaware River on State Route 97. Its name is derived from the birds of prey that nest in the area. The location is also known for its winding roads and scenic overlooks in the Delaware River Valley.

Upper Delaware River by the numbers: 4 to 5 feet average depth 113 feet deepest spot at Big Eddy in Narrowsburg 12 to 18 foot holes Class I and II rapids 16 public accesses

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There are hundreds of different bird species in the county alone and organizations like the Basha Kill Area Association (BKAA) and Sullivan County Audubon Society highlight the areas where you could find information about birding in the county.

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For the past 37 years, Garber has been an active birder and hosts a birding program with the BKAA, “Birding for Beginners” each year.

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“We were in the field about 90 percent of the time [in that class], and I went out on my own a lot also,” said Garber. “I just spent hours and hours near my home where I was told of good birding spots.”

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WHERE TO BEGIN? Birding is a pastime or hobby—for some, it is a full-time job—that does not need a substantial investment.

According to Garber, a person can do well with just a $250 pair of binoculars and fielding books.

The Audubon Society also suggests adding a waterproof notebook to take with you on outings.

In today’s birding world, cell phone apps can take the place of a field book out in the wild.

Garber still prefers carrying a fielding book

around but says the cell phone apps have come a long way.

Garber recommends going on a couple of bird walks with experienced birders.

“That way you don’t have to worry about knowing what you are looking at, the experienced birder will tell you,” said Garber.

“The leader of the group can point out things to you and explain a lot of the things you would typically look in a book for,” he added.

Websites like eBird, Audubon and the Merlin Bird ID, offer free apps that not only tell you what kind of bird you saw but lets you keep track of

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Most birding apps allow you to search by size, color and whether you saw them on the ground or in a tree.

Before apps, most research was done from field guides and books on the subject. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I would take out various books from the library and take notes from the book onto a notepad to summarize things,â&#x20AC;? said Garber.

Birding also helps with conservation efforts globally with sites like eBird.

The birding site is a joint project by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and Audubon that allows bird-

ers to track what they saw directly from the field and to upload them in real time to the site.

Keeping track of what you see out in the field is sometimes called, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Listingâ&#x20AC;? and can be a competitive and attractive feature to birding.

The birder can enter when, where and how they went birding, and then they can fill out a checklist of all the birds seen and heard on the trip.

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Using the data, Cornell can see and document bird distribution, abundance, habitat use, and trends through the checklists that users have submitted.

WHERE TO BIRD IN SULLIVAN COUNTY?

According to eBird, one of the â&#x20AC;&#x153;hotspotsâ&#x20AC;? in the county is the Basha Kill Wildlife Management Area.

Over 250 species have been spotted at the wetland area in Mamakating which is about half of all the birds seen in the eastern part of the country, according to Basha Kill Area Association (BKAA).

This Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) protected land lays between the Shawangunk Mountains and the Catskills.

The waters flow south from Summitville to join the Neversink River below the wetlands, and on to the Delaware River, according to the BKAA. On advice from his professor, Garber connected with the Sullivan County Audubon Society (SCAS) where he met like-minded birding enthusiasts.

There he was able to go on outings with the club and in doing so, learned how to identify birds, coupled with his field guides.

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When a rare bird is sighted, sites like eBird send an email blast on where and when the bird was seen.

For Garber, when someone saw a rare bird or large flock back in the 80s, the notification came by telephone or by running into someone you know.

These days, Garber is not as active as he was in the past with the SCAS, but he still participates in events like the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Christmas Bird Countâ&#x20AC;? and the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Break-a-Hundredâ&#x20AC;? Weekend.

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Garber uses eBird on occasion to track rare birds or when he is away on holiday in a different part of the country or world.

“Most always, I bring my binoculars on the trip,” said Garber.

Recently, golfing has peaked Garber’s interest and he has found it is not easy to golf and bird at the same time.

“I try to see stuff on the course especially if I saw something unusual. I carry a monocular,” said Garber.

“Once I know for sure what the bird is, then I get to spend more time enjoying it and appreciate what I am seeing,” said Garber.

“For new birders, I would recommend going on field trips with the Audubon Society or the Basha Kill Area Association,” said Garber.

Visit www.thebashakill.org and www.sullivanaudubon.org. for upcoming birding events.

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summer calendar May 24 Bethel Lion’s Club Pancake Breakfast 7 a.m. - noon.

Kauneonga Lake Firehouse.

NYS Summer Reading Program: Mighty Mars! 2:30 p.m. During our time together, we'll learn fun facts about Mars and understand what it would take to travel there.

Delaware Free Branch of the WSPL. Register online at www.WSPLonline.org.

An Evening with Adam Miller, American Folksinger/Storyteller 7 p.m. Free concert. Bring a lawn chair and/or a blanket!

Mamakating Library, 128 Sullivan St, Wurtsboro.

May 25

Church Family/Yard Sale 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Lighthouse Ministries Church, 23 Triangle Rd., Liberty.

For info call 985-7026.

Community Yard Sale 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Abrahamsville United Methodist Church, Callicoon Rd., Damascus, PA. Vendors $10; call Deb at 570-224-6671.

Grahamsville Reformed Church Ladies Aid Bake Sale 9 a.m. till sold out! Homemade pies, cakes, cookies, brownies and assorted goodies. Grahamsville Reformed Church Hall.

Rummage Sale 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Beach Lake United Methodist Church, 7 Milanville Rd., Beach Lake, PA (Across from the Beach Lake Fire Hall). We are raising funds to replace and enhance our 32-year-old community playground. We need your help!

Please support this worthy cause!

Indoors – please come rain or shine!

7th Annual Anglers Market 10 a.m.

- 3 p.m. Community Hall near the Firehouse, Roscoe. Contact Manny Zanger at 607-498-5464 to reserve table asap for only $15 or share a table.

Inaugural Sullivan County Youth Book Festival 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

We will welcome over 20 authors and illustrators of books for infants through young adults.

Visitors will have the opportunity to meet the many talented book creators, listen to readings in Vera’s Story Garden and purchase books. There will be musical guests, crafts, face painting, character meet and greets, and more throughout the day. E. B. Crawford Public Library located at

479 Broadway in Monticello.

Blues Brews & BBQ Festival 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. A full day of LIVE blues with FIVE incredible bands.

Catskill Brewery will provide locally crafted beer and local BBQ masters Backwoods Q will be rollin' smoke all day with BBQ beef brisket and pork sandwiches with all the fixins! More than 50 vendors will pack The Square. 20 East Front Street, Hancock.

Bob Fest: A Tribute to Bob Dylan 2 - 6 p.m. 304 Main St., Grahamsville. For info call 9852731.

May 26 WOW! Water on Water Exhibit 12 4 p.m. Showcasing watercolor paintings of the Delaware and Catskill watershed areas. Time and the Valleys Museum on St. Rt. 55 in Grahamsville.

Beaverkill Valley Fire Dept. Annual Chicken BBQ 2 p.m. Takeout available. 1517 Beaverkill Rd, Livingston Manor.

May 27 Town of Lumberland Memorial Day Observance 10 a.m. Lumberland Town Hall, 1054 Proctor Rd, Glen Spey. All welcome! Refreshments served.

Memorial Day Service 11 a.m.

Kauneonga Lake.

Town of Liberty Memorial Day Parade 11 a.m. Along the Main St. in the Village of Liberty. Parade will proceed down Church Street, and end at the Liberty Veteran’s Cemetery on Cold Spring Road.

Once at the cemetery, there will be a service to honor war heroes.

The service will feature keynote speaker, Sullivan County District Attorney James Farrell as well as guest speaker, New York State Police PBA President Thomas Mungeer.

E. B. Crawford Public Library in Monticello Writers Group 6 - 7:45 p.m. Attend a twice monthly meeting of aspiring writers working together with others to hone their craft.

Alcoholics Anonymous 8 p.m. 1st Presbyterian Church, Port Jervis.

For more info call 845-234-4841 or visit www.scia-aa.com.

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E. B. Crawford Library Monthly Mindfulness Program 6 p.m.

Pamela Zaitchick, RN, will present a Mindfulness program on the fourth Tuesday of each month.

May 29 Your Ayurvedic Dosha and Diet at WSPL 10 a.m. Join certified ayurvedic lifestyle counselor Kristen Dasenbrock for a continued conversation about Your Ayurvedic Dosha and Diet. Kristen will be at the Tusten-Cochecton Branch. Registration Required.

For info and to register, call (845) 252-3360.

ATI and Community Action Free Farm Stand 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. 309 E. Broadway, Monticello.

Wayne Co. Public Library 5:30 6:30 p.m. A Presentation About Lyme Disease, Tick Identification, and Tick Resistant Gardening Tips with Valerie Bell, Master Gardener. 1406 Main St., Honesdale, PA. Heartbeat Music Hall of Grahamsville Open Mic 7 - 10:30 p.m. Every Wednesday. No charge and down home hospitality!

Donations welcome. Heartbeat Music Hall of Grahamsville, 304 Main St., Grahamsville.

Alcoholics Anonymous 8 p.m. St. George’s Church Hall, 97 School House Rd., Jeffersonville.

May 30 Wayne Co Public Library KnittingCrocheting for Beginners 10 a.m.noon. Have you ever wanted to learn to knit or crochet? Open to both teens and adults. Supplies needed. Contact Elizabeth at 570253-1220 or ewilson@waynelibraries.org to register.

Book Discussion at Liberty Public Library 1 p.m. Book of the month: Pachinko by Min Jin Lee and multiple copies are available for borrowing at the Library. Liberty Senior Center, 280 N Main St, Liberty.

Free Yoga Class at Ellenville Regional 2 - 3 p.m. Chair Yoga Class. Held in the Hospital Main Lobby. Fruit infused water provided. To sign up call Shanna Nigro at 647-6400 ext. 336.

Wayne Co. Public Library 5:30 -

6:30 p.m. Trivia Night. Teams of 4 to 6 adults compete for prizes. A fun night and a chance to test your trivia knowledge. 1406 Main St., Honesdale, PA. E. B. Crawford Library in Monticello 6 p.m. ‘What’s All the Fuss About Gluten?’ Ginger Singer, a nutritionist, presents the case for ‘gluten free’. Ginger will discuss the benefits of gluten free diet, with facts to substantiate benefits. Free and open to the public.

Liberty Central School Music Department Spring Concert 7 p.m. Elementary Band/Orchestra Spring Concert. Elementary Gym, Liberty.

June 1

The Great Train Robbery & Barbecue by The Catskill Mountain Bushwackers. TBA. A BBQ luncheon is part of the fun.

The D & U Railroad, 43510 State Highway 28, Arkville. Call (800) 225-4132 or (845) 586-2929 for more info.

Alcoholics Anonymous 8 a.m. St. James Episcopal Church, Route 17B - across from Roche’s Garage, Callicoon.

Java Love's 8th Anniversary 9 a.m.

- 4 p.m. We’ll be giving all our Java Lovers a free small cup of love at all locations. Java Love Bethel (Flagship Store), 1577 NY State Route 17B, White Lake.

Moka Origins Open-house party 10 a.m. The event is free to everyone and perfect for families and children. 952 Bethany Turnpike, Honesdale, PA. Rummage, Bake, and Deli Sale 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Equinunk United Methodist Church, Lordville Rd., in the center of Equinunk, PA. There will be a bag sale on the following Sat., June 8, from 9 a.m. to noon.

11th Annual Fun Fair 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Temple Tours - Fresh Food Kids Carnival - Arts and Crafts Live Music - Guided Meditations Dessert Cafe - Nature Hike for Adults and Kids - Face Painting Bounce Tent - & More! Kadampa Meditation Center New York, 47 Sweeney Rd., Glen Spey.

Meditation Class: Freedom from Negative Thoughts 4 - 5:30 p.m.

Presented by Kadampa Meditation Center New York, classes will be held at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, 31 West Main St., Port Jervis every Saturday.

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June 2 11th Annual ATV Run at Smallwood Mongaup Valley Fire Co. Info: smallwoodfd.com.

Fallsburg Fire Dept. Pancake Breakfast 7 a.m. - noon. 10 Railroad Plaza, South Fallsburg.

Neversink Fire Dept. Annual Spring Horseshoe. TBA. 7486 State Rte 55, Neversink. Call (845) 9857198 for more info.

Annual Car show hosted by the Catskill Region Antique Automobile Club of America 9 a.m. Longest running and largest car show in Sullivan County. Call 845-932-8923, 845-798-4173 or visit www.catskillregionaaca.org for more info. The Sullivan Event Center 283 Rock Hill Drive, Rock Hill.

Lost Catskill Farm Afternoon 1 - 4 p.m. Members: FREE, non-members: $5. Go back in time to dairy farming in the 1930s - learn how to hand milk a cow, make ice cream and butter, how milk was kept cold and transported before electricity and more. Sullivan County Dairy Ambassadors will be on hand to answer questions.

Live animals! Time and the Valleys Museum, 332 Main St, Grahamsville. Call (845) 9857700 for more info.

Farm Arts Collective Opening Ceremony 3 - 6 p.m. We will begin with an opening blessing and prayer led by Chief Gentlemoon of the Lenape Nation of Pennsylvania, followed by a walk about and farm tour of Willow Wisp Organic Farm. For tickets visit farmartscollective.org.

June 3 E. B. Crawford Public Library in Monticello Knit & Crochet 5:30 7 p.m. Work alongside others on individual projects or start a new project while learning new techniques. Select supplies will be available. Eighteen and up welcome the first Monday; all ages with basic knit or crochet skills welcome on the third Monday.

For more info, please call 845 794-4660.

June 5 Wayne Co. Public Library 5:30 6:30 p.m. Author John Harvey, a naturalist and consulting psychologist will speak about his book "The Stillness of the Living Forest: A Year of Listening and Learning.

1406 Main St., Honesdale, PA. Heartbeat Music Hall of Grahamsville Open Mic 7 - 10:30 p.m. Every Wednesday. No charge

and down home hospitality!

Donations welcome. Info: 845985-2731. Heartbeat Music Hall of Grahamsville, 304 Main St., Grahamsville.

June 6 Free Yoga Class 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.

Family Yoga Class. Held at Ellenville Central School. Fruit infused water provided. Bring yoga mat! To sign up call Shanna Nigro at 647-6400 ext. 336.

June 8 Vintage Steam Locomotive Rides.

TBA. The D & U Railroad, 43510 State Highway 28, Arkville.

Bag Sale 9 a.m. – noon. Equinunk United Methodist Church, Lordville Rd., in the center of Equinunk, PA. “Circle of Hope” Family Support Group 10:30 a.m. – noon. Free support group for families of those battling addiction at Catskill Regional Medical Group’s Urgent Care/ Primary Care Offices, located at 38 Concord Road, in Monticello.

15th Annual Livingston Manor Trout Parade 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Main St., Livingston Manor.

United Reformed Church DriveThru Chicken BBQ. 4 p.m. until sold out. 3990 NY-52, Youngsville.

June 9 Vintage Steam Locomotive Rides.

TBA. The D & U Railroad, 43510 State Highway 28, Arkville.

Callicoon Fire Dept. Pancake Breakfast 7 a.m. - noon. 9305 Route 97, Callicoon.

A Piece of the Puzzle of Hudson Valley 5k Run/Walk 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Starting at Pecks Market, Livingston Manor. Community Festival held from 11 - 4. Info and tickets at: facebook.com/events/604456930 057322/ Callicoon Tractor Parade at noon.

Main St., Callicoon.

Sullivan County Community Chorus 42nd Annual Spring Concert. 3 p.m. The Bernstein Theater at Tri-Valley High School, Grahamsville.

June 10 E. B. Crawford Public Library in Monticello Writers Group 6 - 7:45 p.m. Attend a twice monthly meeting of aspiring writers working together with others to hone their craft.

June 11 Liberty Central School Music Department Spring Concert 7 p.m. Elementary Grade 4 Chorus Concert. Elementary Gym, Liberty.

June 12 Wayne Co. Public Library Culinary Book Club, Bangkok Thailand, August 14 - Cairo Egypt, Oct 9 Lisbon Portugal and Dec 11 - Paris France. 5 p.m. Tour the world with Food. Food tastings, book discussions, share recipes. 1406 Main St., Honesdale, PA. Contact Elizabeth at 570-253-1220 or ewilson@waynelibraries.org to register.

Crystal Run Healthcare Prenatal Classes for Expectant Parents 5 6 p.m. Lead by Jocelyn A. Dummett, MD. Classes are free and open to the community. Each class offers those expecting with invaluable information on how to care for their child, what to expect in the first weeks and months post-birth and signs and symptoms of when to call the doctor. Attendees are encouraged to bring their questions to each class. Crystal Run, 95 Crystal Run Road, Middletown.

June 13 Free Yoga Class 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Adult Hatha Yoga Class. Held at Ellenville Central School. Fruit infused water provided. Bring yoga mat! To sign up call Shanna Nigro at 647-6400 ext.

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June 14 Dog Achievement Series 6:30 - 8 p.m. Cost is $8 per youth and $5 for 4-H Members. Youth age 518 are encouraged to join 4-H for free. Space is limited for this program and registration is required in advance.

Registration can be completed online at www.sullivancce.org.

June 15 Mystery on The Flyer Dinner Train.

TBA. The D & U Railroad, 43510 State Highway 28, Arkville.

Hurleyville & Loch Sheldrake Fire Dept. Fishing Contest. TBA. Morningside Park.

North Branch Fire Dept. Chicken BBQ, Take Out Only. TBA. 20 North Branch-Callicoon Center Hwy., North Branch.

Gardens of Goshen Tour & Luncheon on the Lawn 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Tickets the day of the event will be $45 if still available.

NOTE: only 200 tickets will be sold get yours now. Tickets include a fresh gourmet luncheon served under a tent on the front lawn of St. James' Episcopal Church, 1 St. James' Place, Goshen. For tickets or information and photos from past tours visit www.stjames

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Kauneonga Lake Farmer’s Market 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Co Rd 14, White Lake.

Equinunk Car Show 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Antique cars and trucks, classics, motorcycles, tractors, hot rods, rat rods, and sometimes a semi or two. Free dash plaques are available for the first 100 vehicles, awards for the People's Choice, several Special Recognition awards, and new last year, one for outstanding paint job. From door prizes, to good food, ice cream from Creamworks Dairy, and the DJ's music make it a day of entertainment for the whole family.

Hurleyville Arts Centre Presents ‘Swinging with The Rat Pack’: A Father’s Day Celebration! 7:30 p.m. (doors open at 7 p.m.)

Tickets: $35 for 1/ $60 for 2.

Light appetizers and a wine/beer cash bar will be available.

Tickets and more information available online at www.hurleyvilleartscentre.org or call the ticket office at 845-707-8047.

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June 16

Claryville Fire Dept. Pancake Breakfast 7 a.m. - noon. 1500 Denning Rd., Claryville.

Father’s Day Pancake Breakfast 7 a.m. - noon. White Lake Fire Company, 1596 NY-17B, White Lake.

Pine Mill Community Hall Pancake Breakfast 7:30 - 11:30 a.m. The Pine Mill Community Hall, 919 Pine Mill Rd., in Equinunk, PA. Adults: $9, children under 10, half portion, $4, under four, free. Pine Mill Rd. runs from Rte. 371 in Rileyville to the center of the village of Equinunk, PA. The Hall is approximately half way between those points.

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E. B. Crawford Public Library in Monticello Knit & Crochet 5:30 7 p.m. Work alongside others on individual projects or start a new project while learning new techniques. Select supplies will be available. Eighteen and up welcome the first Monday; all ages with basic knit or crochet skills welcome on the third Monday.

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Toddler Time 10:30 a.m. Stories and activities for infants, toddlers and kids up to their 3rd birthday. Call (845) 888-8004 for info. Mamakating Library, 128 Sullivan St., Wurtsboro.

Heartbeat Music Hall of Grahamsville Open Mic 7 10:30 p.m. Every Wednesday. No charge and down home hospitality! Donations welcome.

Heartbeat Music Hall of Grahamsville, 304 Main St., Grahamsville.

June 20 Free Yoga Class at Ellenville Regional 2 - 3 p.m. Chair Yoga Class. Held in the Hospital Main Lobby. Fruit infused water provided. To sign up call Shanna Nigro at 647-6400 ext. 336.

Take Charge of Your Health with Dr. Azizi A. Seixas Doors Open 5:30 p.m., Program Begins 6:00 p.m. Learn about the importance of sleep to overall health, the consequences of chronic sleep deficit and tips on how to get a good night’s rest. SUNY Sullivan, Seelig Theatre, Loch Sheldrake.

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Register at www.Sullivan180.org.

Monthly Game Night at The Cooperage 6 - 9 p.m. Bring your own game from home to share and teach. We also have a selection to play from including board games, card games and brain games. All ages are welcome to come join in the fun.

Bring a friend or make a friend!

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June 21 Book Launch and Signing: Woodstock, 50 Years of Peace

and Music 2 - 4 p.m. Books will be available at the panel discussion and at the Store at Bethel Woods Center. Bethel Woods Center for the Arts Event Space, 200 Hurd Rd., Bethel. Info: https://www.imaginebooks.net/ Uncorked: A Northern Poconos Wine and Spirits Festival 3 -6 p.m. Presented by The Cooperage Project and Lacawac Sanctuary. Tickets: $25 per taster, $10 per non taster. 21 and older event. For tickets and info: thecooperageproject.org.

The Cooperage,1030 Main Street, Honesdale, PA. Shadowland Stages: The Roommate 8 p.m. Performance runs until July 14th. Tickets & Info: shadowlandstages.org.

June 22 WSPL Children’s Garden Club 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. This structured program, closely follows the Junior Master Gardeners Curriculum to help students

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June 23

Kauneonga Lake Block Party noon - 4 p.m. Kauneonga Lake.

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Time and the Valleys Museum, 332 Main St, Grahamsville.

E. B. Crawford Public Library in Monticello Writers Group 6 7:45 p.m. Attend a twice monthly meeting of aspiring writers working together with others to hone their craft.

June 25

Eating Bravely: A Nutrition Support Group 4:15 - 5 p.m. Join us to learn tips and tricks to eating healthy. Bring your questions and favorite healthy recipes. Ellenville Regional Hospital, Lower Conference Room. To sign up call Shanna Nigro at 647-6400 ext. 336.

E. B. Crawford Library Monthly Mindfulness Program 6 p.m.

Pamela Zaitchick, RN, will present a Mindfulness program on the fourth Tuesday of each month. You will not be required to attend every month, but

promptness is a must and space for this program will be limited.

Please call (845) 794-4660 x 2 to register.

ages with basic knit or crochet skills welcome on the third Monday.

July 3 June 27 Child Care Providers Information Session 6 - 7 p.m. For info and to register: scchildcare.com or contact the Council at (845) 2927166 X 307.

Bethel Lakeside Music Series 6:30 - 8 p.m. Every Thursday until Aug. 29. Kauneonga Community Gazebo Park, Kauneonga Lake.

June 28

Heartbeat Music Hall of Grahamsville Open Mic 7 10:30 p.m. Every Wednesday. No charge and down home hospitality! Donations welcome.

Heartbeat Music Hall of Grahamsville, 304 Main St., Grahamsville.

June 29 Contra Dance 7:15 p.m.

Beginners are most welcome!

Dancing will start at 7:30 p.m.

Suggested Donation: $10 per person, under 15 Free. The Cooperage,1030 Main Street, Honesdale, PA.

July 1 E. B. Crawford Public Library in Monticello Knit & Crochet 5:30 7 p.m. Work alongside others on individual projects or start a new project while learning new techniques. Select supplies will be available. Eighteen and up welcome the first Monday; all

July 7 Annual Fighting Fires 5K Run 9 a.m. Smallwood Firehouse. Info: fightingfires5k@yahoo.com.

July 4 See our July 4th Fireworks Event list in our Tuesday, July 2nd newspaper!

Narrowsburg Fire Dept. Parade & Chicken BBQ, TBA. Take-out only.

203 Bridge St., Narrowsburg.

Kauneonga Lake Fireworks Display Approx. 9 p.m.

July 6 Kauneonga Lake Farmer’s Market 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Co Rd 14, White Lake.

“Farm Days”: Farmers Round Table 10 a.m. Medicine in Your Garden with Karen & Cortney Whitmore. Please bring food and drink to share for a potluck.

Held at Willow Wisp Organic Farm, Damascus, PA. For info visit www.farmartscollective .org.

Twilight on the Rails 6:30 p.m.

This specially scheduled ride provides an evening of live music aboard the train, featuring one of the region’s top bands, Blues Maneuver. Bring a picnic and beverages. The D & U Railroad, 43510 State Highway 28, Arkville.

Meditation Class: Freedom from Negative Thoughts 4 - 5:30 p.m.

Presented by Kadampa Meditation Center New York,

symptoms of when to call the doctor. Attendees are encouraged to bring their questions to each class. Crystal Run, 95 Crystal Run Road, Middletown.

July 10

State of the County Town Hall with Legislature Chairman Luis Alvarez 7 p.m. Delaware Town Hall, Hortonville.

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Dress to be walking outdoors, wear sunscreen, bug spray and hats as needed. For info: extension.psu.edu/growing-greatblueberries.

classes will be held at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, 31 West Main St., Port Jervis every Saturday.

Cost is $10 per class, no registration is required. Great for beginners. Everyone is welcome and no experience is necessary.

E. B. Crawford Public Library in Monticello Writers Group 6 7:45 p.m. Attend a twice monthly meeting of aspiring writers working together with others to hone their craft.

July 9 WSPL Children’s Garden Club 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. This structured program, closely follows the Junior Master Gardeners Curriculum to help students learn all about gardening in a series of eight classes.

Registration is required, classes are intended for children ages 711. Tusten-Cochecton Branch of the Western Sullivan Public Library. Register online at www.WSPLonline.org.

Free Yoga Class 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.

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Crystal Run Healthcare Prenatal Classes for Expectant Parents 5 6 p.m. Lead by Aslam Jangda, MD. Classes are free and open to the community. Each class offers those expecting with invaluable information on how to care for their child, what to expect in the first weeks and months post-birth and signs and

Bethel Lakeside Music Series 6:30 - 8 p.m. Every Thursday until Aug. 29. Kauneonga Community Gazebo Park, Kauneonga Lake.

The Klezmatics at Bethel Woods 8 p.m. World-renowned klezmer group The Klezmatics in the Event Gallery, Bethel Woods’ intimate, indoor concert space.

The prix-fixe dinner opens its doors at 5:30 p.m. with the first course served promptly at 6 p.m.

For tickets visit www.BethelWoodsCenter.org.

July 13

“Farm Days”: Farmers Round Table 10 a.m. Romping Radishes with the Cooperage. Please bring food and drink to share for a potluck. Held at Willow Wisp Organic Farm, Damascus, PA. For info visit www.farmarts collective.org.

“Circle of Hope” Family Support Group 10:30 a.m. – noon. Free support group for families of those battling addiction at Catskill Regional Medical Group’s Urgent Care/ Primary Care Offices, located at 38 Concord Road, in Monticello.

July 14

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Woodbourne Fire Dept. Annual Car Show. TBA. 355 Firehouse Rd., Woodbourne.

July 16 WSPL Children’s Garden Club 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. This structured program, closely follows the Junior Master Gardeners Curriculum to help students learn all about gardening in a series of eight classes. We'll

July 15 E. B. Crawford Public Library in Monticello Knit & Crochet 5:30 -

start our time indoors, studying the science behind how things work and then head outdoors to dig into the soil! Each class will be taught independently so that you can attend whichever classes interest you, however if you sign up for all eight classes you’ll receive your own handbook and become a certified Junior Master Gardener!

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Hortonville Fire Dept. Golf Tournament. TBA. Swan Lake Fire Dept. Golf Outing.

TBA. St. Francis Church Bazaar 6- 10 p.m. Church Parking Lot. TBA. 4020, 12791 NY-52, Youngsville.

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Pine Mill Community Hall Pancake Breakfast 7:30 - 11:30 a.m. The Pine Mill Community Hall, 919 Pine Mill Rd., in Equinunk, PA. Adults: $9, children under 10, half portion, $4, under four, free. Pine Mill Rd. runs from Rte. 371 in Rileyville to the center of the village of Equinunk, PA. The Hall is approximately half way between those points.

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Ellenville Regional Hospital, Lower Conference Room. To sign up call Shanna Nigro at 6476400 ext. 336.

E. B. Crawford Library Monthly Mindfulness Program 6 p.m.

Space for this program will be limited. Please call (845) 7944660 x 2 to register.

July 25 Free Yoga Class at Ellenville Regional 2 - 3 p.m. Chair Yoga Class. Held in the Hospital Main Lobby. Fruit infused water provided. To sign up call Shanna Nigro at 647-6400 ext. 336.

July 26 Chris Stapleton 2019 “AllAmerican Road Show” at Bethel Woods. For tickets/info visit www.bethelwoodscenter.org.

July 27 Kenoza Lake Fire Dept. Chicken BBQ TBA. 485 Old Taylor Rd., Kenoza Lake.

Livingston Manor Fire Dept.

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The Great Train Robbery & Barbecue by The Catskill Mountain Bushwackers. TBA. A BBQ luncheon is part of the fun.

The D & U Railroad, 43510 State Highway 28, Arkville.

50th Woodstock Anniversary Parade 1:30 pm. Music at Kauneonga Lake Pavilion after parade from 4 - 8 p.m.

Kauneonga Lake Fire Dept.

Chicken BBQ. 3 -6 p.m. 3574 State Route 55, Kauneonga Lake.

1930s Catskill Farm Hoedown 5 9:30 p.m. Eat 1930s-themed food, drink prohibition cider and bathtub ginger ale, dance to knee-slapping tunes, pitch a game of horseshoes, bid at the entertaining Pie Auction and socialize with family and friends at the Museum’s major annual fundraiser. Visit www.timeandthevalleysmuseum.org to order tickets.

Outdoor Movie 8:30 p.m.

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Callicoon Center Fire Dept.

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August 5 July 31 ATI and Community Action Free Farm Stand 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. 309 E. Broadway, Monticello..

Toddler Time 10:30 a.m. Stories and activities for infants, toddlers and kids up to their 3rd birthday. Mamakating Library, 128 Sullivan St., Wurtsboro.

Heartbeat Music Hall of Grahamsville Open Mic 7 10:30 p.m. Every Wednesday. No charge and down home hospitality! Donations welcome.

Heartbeat Music Hall of Grahamsville, 304 Main St., Grahamsville.

August 2 Catholic Daughters Court Mary Anthony Penny Social 5:30 p.m., calling at 7 p.m. TBA. Liberty Firehouse.

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Registration is required, classes are intended for children ages 711. Tusten-Cochecton Branch of the Western Sullivan Public Library. Register online at www.WSPLonline.org.

The Great Train Robbery & Barbecue by The Catskill Mountain Bushwackers. TBA. A BBQ luncheon is part of the fun.

The D & U Railroad, 43510 State Highway 28, Arkville.

Fallsburg Fire Dept. Chicken BBQ TBA. Fallsburg Firehouse, 10 Railroad Plaza, South Fallsburg.

Ten Mile River Scout Museum Classic Car Show/Alumni Day 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Admission is free for spectators. Car owners to display their vehicle will be charged $10 per. Trophies and prize drawings. 1481 Crystal Lake Road/Sullivan County Route 26, a ¼ mile east of the County Route 23 junction.

Kauneonga Lake Farmer’s Market 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Co Rd 14, White Lake.

Meditation Class: Freedom from Negative Thoughts 4 - 5:30 p.m.

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Shakespeare on the Farm 6 p.m.

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E. B. Crawford Public Library in Monticello Knit & Crochet 5:30 7 p.m. Work alongside others on individual projects or start a new project while learning new techniques. Select supplies will be available. Eighteen and up welcome the first Monday; all ages with basic knit or crochet skills welcome on the third Monday.

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Crystal Run Healthcare Prenatal Classes for Expectant Parents 5 6 p.m. Lead by Florence Lazaroff MD, FAAP. Classes are free and open to the community. Each class offers those expecting with invaluable information on how to care for their child, what to expect in the first weeks and months post-birth and signs and symptoms of when to call the doctor. Attendees are encouraged to bring their questions to each class. Crystal Run, 61 Emerald Place, Rock Hill.

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Heartbeat Music Hall of Grahamsville Open Mic 7 10:30 p.m. Every Wednesday. No charge and down home hospitality! Donations welcome.

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