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From the Editor Zip up and head out!

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Live Music At two great venues

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Eagles Ready to take off

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Table & Tap Sidle up

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Winter’s Bounty Farmer’s market find

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NJCAA Where champions compete

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Good News Calendar Happenings in and around our county ON THE COVER The tournament of true champions takes to SUNY Sullivan’s fieldhouse court this March when the top NJCAA basketball teams collide in wild, breathless action. The games are open to the public and promise an unforgettable – and unforgettably unique – experience!

Photo courtesy of SUNY Sullivan

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zip up and head out! uiet solitude and peacefulness blanket Sullivan County’s Catskills this time of year, and if that’s what you seek, you won’t find a better spot this close to one of the world’s largest (and busiest) metropolises!

But if you and your family yearn for some activity amidst the cold, rest assured we’ve got something to offer, too – and we’re still only 90 minutes from the George Washington Bridge!

Check out our calendar of events, supplied by the Sullivan County Visitors Association (scva.net), for ways to keep warm indoors and out.

Try skiing at Holiday Mountain near Monticello. Or catching budding musical talent – and a satisfying meal with locally produced spirits – at the Dancing Cat Saloon in Bethel.

Hear accomplished professionals and great cover bands perform your favorites at the Monticello Casino and Raceway – then try your luck on the slot machines and electronic table

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games, followed by a sumptuous buffet that’s offered every day!

Visit our numerous art galleries, showcasing the vibrancy beneath our snow-covered landscape. Speaking of snow, ask Lisa Lyons at Livingston Manor’s Morgan Outdoors about crosscountry skiing and snowshoeing trips.

Browse fresh fruits, vegetables, wines, crafts and more at the indoor farmers’ market in Callicoon (you’ll be amazed at what we grow here in the winter!).

Sample the cuisine at diners, cafés and restaurants which stay open all year long – starting with our featured eatery, the Local Table and Tap in Kauneonga Lake.

And if you’re a sports buff, mark your calendar for the NJCAA championship tournament coming to SUNY Sullivan in Loch Sheldrake this March!

We know how to take it slow and easy here in the Catskills, but honestly, we never forget how to have a great time. Come join us!

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Two locations in particular offer standout performances that will get those frozen juices flowing this winter.

The Monticello Casino and Raceway’s Lava Lounge – located next door to the slot machines and electronic table games – presents a different act every Friday and Saturday night, starting with Cathy Paty on January 17, Cloud Nyne on the 18th, XCalibur on the 24th, “Any Way You Want It: A Tribute to Journey” on the 25th and 5 Cent Mary on the 31st. Check out monticellocasinoandraceway.com for more!

Down Route 17B at the Dancing Cat Saloon in Bethel, more than good spirits are flowing.

Every Thurs., Sat. and Sunday this winter, you’ll find talented local musicians offering jazz, blues, folk, country and rock. See the complete schedule at dancingcatsaloon.com!

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This beauty shows a face that makes anyone happy not to be a fish.

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By Dan Hust agles. The word itself is exciting.

Try seeing them in person, though, and you understand how excitement turns into exhilaration.

From January to March, we’re home base for up to 200 bald eagles (and the occasional golden eagle).

Which means you’re virtually guaranteed to spot one or more on any visit to Sullivan County’s Catskills, where eagles enjoy the winter as much as the rest of us enjoy the summer!

But you’ve got to know where to look, and that’s the specialty of some pretty hyped-up volunteers at the Delaware Highlands Conservancy.

Every year at this time, they don their jackets and boots and head out to where the eagles are hunting, fishing, flying and roosting.

But while they ensure the eagles aren’t unduly disturbed, they’re really there for you. continued on next page

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WHERE TO LAND

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Have a question about eagles’ behavior? They know the answer.

Have an urge to see eagles up close? They have the binoculars (and the tour guides!).

Have a desire to help preserve and protect this magnificent but vulnerable species? They’ve got the way how.

First thing to do is visit the Conservancy’s Winter Field Office. Online: www.delawarehighlands.org/eagles (Facebook, too!). By phone: 845-583-1010 or 570-226-3164. In person: 176 Scenic Drive, Lackawaxen, PA (just across the famous Roebling Bridge spanning the Delaware River near Sullivan County’s Barryville). Hours are 12-3 p.m. every Friday, and 9 a.m.-4 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday (or by appointment).

There you’ll find info on spotting locations, the eagles’ habitat and lifecycle, proper viewing etiquette, and the skinny on guided tours in heated buses!

If you decide to head out on your own, please remember: Don’t get close to the eagles – they’re isolationists by nature (pun intended!)

Keep quiet, and don’t let pets or kids run around Dress warmly and in layers Expect snow, ice, mud and cold to be part of the experience (though often the viewing locations have convenient parking and sheltered blinds) Pull completely off any public roads and park only in designated spots Be patient – we’ve got eagles aplenty, but they run their own show!

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Looking for specific eagle-oriented events?

Try these, courtesy of the Delaware Highlands Conservancy: • Saturday, January 18, 9 a.m.noon (snow date, Sunday, January 19): take a guided tour of eagles and their habitat, focusing on threats to that habitat. Reservations are required (845-583-1010) or info@delawarehighlands.org. $15 members/$20 non-members.

• Saturday, January 25, 1-4 p.m.: Eagle Day is for the whole family, featuring great live bird shows by Bill Streeter of the Delaware Valley Raptor Center, plus a host of fun activities focused on eagles and other native birds. To be held at PPL’s Wallenpaupack Environmental Learning Center on Route 6 in Hawley, PA, the entire event is FREE! • Saturday, February 1, 9 a.m.noon: take a guided tour with the Northeast Pennsylvania Audubon Society to see how eagles recovered from near-extinction. Reservations and a $15-for-members/$20-fornon-members fee are required. Call 570-676-9969 or email jeanbob@ptd.net.

• Saturday, February 8, 9 a.m.noon (snow date, Sunday, February 9): learn about eagles’ habitat loss on a guided tour. Reservations are required, as is a fee of $15 for members and $20 for non-members. Call 845-583-1010 or email info@delawarehighlands.org to register.

• Saturday, February 15, 9 a.m.-noon (snow date, Sunday, February 16): the Conservancy pays tribute to longtime volunteer Marion “Becky” Finch by offering a guided eagle-watching tour. Reservations are mandatory, and the trip costs $15 for members and $20 for non-members. To register, call 845583-1010 or email info@delawarehighlands.org.

Looking for more info? Check out www.delawarehighlands.org/eagles or call 845-583-1010 or 570-2263164.

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sidle up to the Local Table and Tap

LEFT: Rich Watt, left, and Kevin McElroy aren't just the owners of the Local Table and Tap. They're the chefs! ABOVE: The ravioli autonno is a hearty meal of fresh vegetables, including butternut squash, spinach, and mushrooms. RIGHT: The restaurant offers indoor and outdoor dining (the latter in the warmer months, of course!). BELOW LEFT: The menu is augmented daily by specials cooked up by Kevin and Rich, like this angus beef meatloaf with mashed potatoes and crispy onions.

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o you’re visiting Sullivan County, and you want to know where to eat? As the saying goes, when in Rome, go where the Romans go. And so, when in Sullivan County, go where the locals go.

So where is it the locals are going these days?

Just a stone’s throw away from Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, Kauneonga Lake is fast becoming a culinary hotspot. It’s located smack-dab in the center of the county.

And in the center of Kauneonga Lake is The Local Table and Tap. The Local is the new kid on the block – it opened in early June – but it’s local in more than just the name.

It is its owners and chefs Kevin McElroy and Rich Watt, both county residents, both raised locally, who have both lived in various locales around the country but came back to Sullivan County to raise their families.

McElroy trained at the famous Culinary Institute of America, Watt received his culinary degree from Sullivan County Community College, and when a chance meeting

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through a friend threw them together, the duo bonded over a common passion for food. Good food. Simple food. Food that they can share with their friends and neighbors.

The result is a menu that blends comfort foods such as mac-and-cheese and a burger with parmesan artichoke-crusted chicken and a Vietnamese-style roast pork sandwich.

The flavor profiles are complex, but the food isn’t.

As McElroy explains, their restaurant is “an American bistro pub meets casual fine dining.”

“It’s where fish and chips meets tuna nicoise,” Watt adds.

Add to that a growing number of craft beers available not just to drink but incorporated into their food, and you have the Local’s approach to dining. It’s about accessibility, not exclusivity.

With Watt hailing from Mountaindale, McElroy from Callicoon, they opted to meet in the middle in Kauneonga Lake, drawn to the growing community both because of its reputation as the center of the culinary world in Sullivan County and its proximity to the water.

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Story and photos by Jeanne Sager windows at the back of the Local offer an unequaled view of the sun setting over the water.

Guests can also opt to sit on the back deck and listen to the waves lapping against the shore (in the summer months, of course).

The main dining room remains open yearround, because once again the Local is local in more than just its name.

McElroy and Watt have enjoyed the crowds that poured into their restaurant their first summer, but they’re in it for the long haul. That means a restaurant that’s a place for visitors and residents alike.

Watt and McElroy focus on turning quality, simple ingredients into something extraordinary.

“We’re not inventing food here,” McElroy says.

“It’s the idea of just keeping it very simple because sometimes the tastiest things are the most simple.”

Want to visit the Local Table and Tap? The restaurant is located at 3 Horseshoe Lake Road in Kauneonga Lake. Give them a call at 845-5833020 or visit them at www.facebook.com/thelocaltableandtap.

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sidle up to the Local Table and Tap

LEFT: Rich Watt, left, and Kevin McElroy aren't just the owners of the Local Table and Tap. They're the chefs! ABOVE: The ravioli autonno is a hearty meal of fresh vegetables, including butternut squash, spinach, and mushrooms. RIGHT: The restaurant offers indoor and outdoor dining (the latter in the warmer months, of course!). BELOW LEFT: The menu is augmented daily by specials cooked up by Kevin and Rich, like this angus beef meatloaf with mashed potatoes and crispy onions.

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o you’re visiting Sullivan County, and you want to know where to eat? As the saying goes, when in Rome, go where the Romans go. And so, when in Sullivan County, go where the locals go.

So where is it the locals are going these days?

Just a stone’s throw away from Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, Kauneonga Lake is fast becoming a culinary hotspot. It’s located smack-dab in the center of the county.

And in the center of Kauneonga Lake is The Local Table and Tap. The Local is the new kid on the block – it opened in early June – but it’s local in more than just the name.

It is its owners and chefs Kevin McElroy and Rich Watt, both county residents, both raised locally, who have both lived in various locales around the country but came back to Sullivan County to raise their families.

McElroy trained at the famous Culinary Institute of America, Watt received his culinary degree from Sullivan County Community College, and when a chance meeting

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through a friend threw them together, the duo bonded over a common passion for food. Good food. Simple food. Food that they can share with their friends and neighbors.

The result is a menu that blends comfort foods such as mac-and-cheese and a burger with parmesan artichoke-crusted chicken and a Vietnamese-style roast pork sandwich.

The flavor profiles are complex, but the food isn’t.

As McElroy explains, their restaurant is “an American bistro pub meets casual fine dining.”

“It’s where fish and chips meets tuna nicoise,” Watt adds.

Add to that a growing number of craft beers available not just to drink but incorporated into their food, and you have the Local’s approach to dining. It’s about accessibility, not exclusivity.

With Watt hailing from Mountaindale, McElroy from Callicoon, they opted to meet in the middle in Kauneonga Lake, drawn to the growing community both because of its reputation as the center of the culinary world in Sullivan County and its proximity to the water.

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Story and photos by Jeanne Sager windows at the back of the Local offer an unequaled view of the sun setting over the water.

Guests can also opt to sit on the back deck and listen to the waves lapping against the shore (in the summer months, of course).

The main dining room remains open yearround, because once again the Local is local in more than just its name.

McElroy and Watt have enjoyed the crowds that poured into their restaurant their first summer, but they’re in it for the long haul. That means a restaurant that’s a place for visitors and residents alike.

Watt and McElroy focus on turning quality, simple ingredients into something extraordinary.

“We’re not inventing food here,” McElroy says.

“It’s the idea of just keeping it very simple because sometimes the tastiest things are the most simple.”

Want to visit the Local Table and Tap? The restaurant is located at 3 Horseshoe Lake Road in Kauneonga Lake. Give them a call at 845-5833020 or visit them at www.facebook.com/thelocaltableandtap.

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winter’s bounty awaits you! t’s cold outside. So head indoors!

As in the Callicoon Indoor Farmers’ Market, the hottest spot in the coldest months in Sullivan County’s Catskills.

Try the delicious veggies from Neversink Farm. The eggs from Stone & Thistle Farm.

The cheese from Tonjes Farm Dairy. The maple syrup from Muthig Farm.

The coffee from Java Love Coffee Roasting Company. The wine from Eminence Road Farm Winery.

The organic varieties of pasta from Northern Farmhouse Pasta. The handmade soaps from Heirloom Botanicals.

The yarns and fibers from the Goat Sheep Shop. The fresh flowers from Ark Floral. Even the crafts of Oakworks Studio.

And you thought the winter was boring?

Stop by the market at the Delaware Youth Center, 8 Creamery Road, Callicoon, NY between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. on January 12 & 26, February 23, March 9 & 23, April 6 & 27.

Find out more before you go by visiting sullivancountyfarmersmarkets.org!

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where the champions seek ultimate victory s part of its ongoing 50th anniversary celebration, SUNY Sullivan will once again play host to the NJCAA Division III Men’s Basketball National Tournament on March 13, 14, and 15, 2014.

This is also part of the college’s agreement with the NJCAA to host the tournament at least through 2016 – a bid that the college won last year.

“Having this tournament here has been great for SUNY Sullivan,” says Chris DePew, SUNY Sullivan’s Director of Athletics and the tournament’s Executive Director.

“Our strong athletics program is a point of pride at the college and reflects our commitment to sportsmanship, academics, and the positive growth of our student athletes and our community. The tournament encapsulates all of these things, not just for our school, but for all of the schools involved, and puts these shared values in the national spotlight.”

The NJCAA tournament brings the country’s best DIII teams, their fans, families, and friends to Sullivan County once a year for

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what has become an anticipated event by the college and Sullivan County community.

The weekend attracts thousands of people to Loch Sheldrake, NY from as far afield as Texas, Minnesota, and up and down the East Coast.

Visiting teams will once again be hosted by the Villa Roma Resort in Callicoon, while all games will take place in the college’s Paul Gerry Fieldhouse in Loch Sheldrake. Ticket packages and single-game passes will be made available soon through the SUNY Sullivan Athletics Department.

In its 50-year history, the SUNY Sullivan Generals have won four national titles in Men’s Basketball. They currently hold the record for most tournament appearances and entered this season ranked #2 in the DIII National Top 10 poll. The college has produced professional and NCAA Division 1 players, and even a Harlem Globetrotter.

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National Tournament, SUNY Sullivan will be opening the SUNY Sullivan Generals Athletics Hall of Fame. With the 50th Anniversary as a fitting platform, the college will induct its first class representing athletes and boosters from the college’s five decades.

The induction ceremony will be held on campus during championship weekend. The Hall of Fame will be housed in the college’s Paul Gerry Fieldhouse.

For more information on this year’s tournament, as well as recaps, box scores, images, and more from previous years, take a look at the official tournament website at www.championships-sullivan.com.

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Thurs., Jan 16 Afterschool Riding Program at Bridle Hill Farm, LLC in Jeffersonville; 4 to 6 p.m. Cost is $100 for five sessions. Every Thursday; program ends June 19.

SWCS bus drop off point for convenience. For information, call 482-3993, or email young@ bridlehillfarm.com or visit www.bridlehillfarm. com.

Fri., Jan. 17 Live music with Cathy Paty, at 8 p.m. at the Lava Lounge at Monticello Casino & Raceway, in Monticello. Free. For info, call 794-4100 or visit www. monticellocasinoandraceway.com.

Sat., Jan. 18 Live music with Cloud Nyne at 9 p.m. at the Lava Lounge at Monticello Casino & Raceway, in Monticello. Free. For info, call 794-4100 or visit www.monticellocasinoandraceway. com.

Sun., Jan. 19a Gay Social Gathering, at The Dancing Cat, in Bethel, from 2 to 6 p.m. spend a cold winter’s day surrounded with friends and to meet new ones in the warmth of The Dancing Cat. Free admission, food and beverages for sale. For info, visit www.galacatskills. org.

Fri., Jan. 24 Live music with X Calibur at 8 p.m. at the Lava Lounge at Monticello Casino & Raceway, in Monticello. Free. For info, call 794-4100 or visit www.monticellocasinoandraceway.com.

Sat., Jan. 25 Anyway You Want It - Tribute to Journey at 9 p.m. at the Lava Lounge at Monticello Casino & Raceway, in Monticello. Free. For info, call 794-4100 or visit www.monticellocasino and raceway.com.

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for a reading of his latest novel “The Rebellion of Lucy Ann Lobdell” at 3 p.m., at th e Catskill Art Society, in Livingston Manor. The memoir is fiction; the story is true. For info, call 436-4227.

Sun., Jan. 26 Energy Workshop - Save Energy, Save Dollars, at Cornell Cooperative Extension in Liberty, at 10 a.m.

Homeowners and renters can learn to reduce energy consumption and lower energy bills. Participants who attend this free event will learn about reducing energy bills by following some low-cost and no-cost energy conservation methods. Each person will receive three (3) compact fluorescent light bulbs at no cost to them. Advanced registration is encouraged.

For info, call 292-6180.

Callicoon Indoor Farmers Market, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Delaware Community Center. A collection of locally produced goods…fair trade, organic, rain forest alliance certified coffee; maple syrup, maple candies, creamed maple; varieties of honey, creamed honey with cinnamon; artisan pasta made with NY organic wheat; varieties of goat & cow cheese; goat’s milk soap; herbal tea blends; fresh flowers & potted plants; wool blankets & dresses; fresh baked bread; organic vegetables; apple cider; fresh fruit; quiche; soups; wine; meat (chicken, pork, beef, goat); eggs and much more! Every other Sunday, until April 27. For info, call 866-270-2015 or visit sullivancountyfarmers markets.org.

Fri., Jan. 31 Live music with 5 Cent Mary at 8 p.m. at the Lava Lounge at Monticello Casino & Raceway, in Monticello. Free. For info, call 7944100 or visit monticellocasinoandraceway.com.

Sat., Feb. 8 Wurtsboro Winter Fest, in downtown Wurtsboro, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Ice carving contests, crafts, magician, stoWINTER 2014

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Sat., Feb. 15 Gay Social Gathering at Benji and Jake’s, in Kauneonga Lake, from 2 to 6 p.m. Pizza and beverage available for purchase, admission is free as always.

Make sure to come out to meet up with friends, new and old, as this is the last get-together of the season. For info, visit www.gala catskills.org.

Tues., Feb. 18 “Reflective Surfaces” is a two-person exhibition featuring the photography of Julia Forrest and Flora Hogman, at Catskill Art Society in Livingston Manor. What lives and moves under the surface of our world? The exhibition “Reflective Surfaces” presents two distinctive artists with series of images refracted and reflected, revealing glimpses of inner life and environments that co-existing with us, unaware. Whether among nature or an urban cityscape, surfaces like mirrors, windows, pools, and puddles become portals that transport us past the boundaries between worlds. Thursday - Monday until Feb. 23. For info, call 436-4227 or visit catskillartsociety.org.

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Saturday, March 22 Sullivan County Catskills Sportsman & Outdoor Expo, at Sullivan County Community College, beginning at 8 a.m. Cost is $4 for adults, under 12 are free. Sullivan County Catskills Sportsman & Outdoor Rec Expo will be held at SUNY Sullivan’s Paul Gerry Fieldhouse. See all the newest equipment and merchandise for: Hunting, Fishing, Camping, Canoeing, Boating, Archery, ATVs, golfing and more… There will be food, raffles, kids entertainment and demos all day! For more information on vendor space availability, contact Hillary at 845-434-5750, ext.

4377. SUNY Sullivan, the Sullivan County Visitors Association, Sullivan County Chamber, Sullivan County Friends with Firearms & NYSRPA have joined together on this amazing expo! We want you to have the best experience and receive the most exposure for you and your business. As a special addition, this year we are offering sponsorship opportunities to those businesses who want to really stand out from the rest. The different sponsorship levels afford a specific set of benefits to you and your business up to and during the advertising and promotion of the expo. For info, call 800-882-2287.

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