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Dance of the Lights this year is “Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer,â€?which has beClassic songs and dazzling come an event favorite. displays are a few of the many Canal Towne is located at reminders that the holidays are 107 Sullivan Street in Wurtshere! The Canal Towne Em- boro. While you’re there for the SRULXP LQ :XUWVERUR RŕľľHUV DQ show, make sure to check out amazing spectacle every year WKHLU VKRS ZKLFK RŕľľHUV JLIWV with their annual holiday light for every age and a dedicated show, Dance of the Lights, Christmas Shoppe full of feswhich returns November 24 and WLYH ÂżJXULQHV KDQGVRPH FORFNV that chime on the hour and runs through Christmas Eve. It takes place seven nights more!

From Black Friday through a week at 7 p.m. and includes four Christmas and holiday Christmas Eve, the store hours songs, which vary from year to are 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays, and 10 a.m.year.

Created and designed by Mi- 5 p.m. Sundays. After the holichael Roosa, the show encom- days, they’re open every day passes the entire front of Canal but Wednesday from 10 a.m. to Towne and uses thousand of 5 p.m.

For more info, call 845-888lights, to the delight of children and families, as it has for the 2100, visit canaltowne.com or go to the Dance of the Lights past decade.

One holiday classic returning page on Facebook.

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GROWTH H-FILLED FUN F AT FROST AT T VA VALLEY YM MCA Winter Br Break Day Camp

OPEN TO ALL CHILDR OP REN IN OUR COMMUN NITY: Kidss love reuniting with friends and making new ones at Fro K ost Valley YMCA’s W ter Break Day Camp, and par Wint p ents love the opportunity for engaging, s mulating activities during th stim heir children’s winter break fro om school. Sign yourr child hild up for any combinat bi tion ti t off weekk d days ffrom December D b 26 tto 29.

29 Daily D il a vities include snow tubing,, cross country skiing, snow adventures, broomball activ a arts & crafts. Daily transp and portation and lunch are provided at no additional c t. Make sure your child brin cost ngs snow clothes, extra warm clothes, water b tle, sturdy laced shoes and bott d snow boots, hats and gloves.

WH W HEN: FOR KIDS: COST: LOC CAT TION: TO REGISTER:

Dec 26-29, 2 2017 Agess 4 to 16 4 Days: $160 3 Days: $120 Frostt Valley YMCA Contact 845-985-2291 ext 203 dayca amp@frostvalley.org

FOR MORE INFO: Contact Katia Martin, 845-985-2291 ext 305 kmarrtin@frostvalley.org

TRA ANSPORTA ANSPORT ATION T TION* : Car//Personal Vehicle: 9am/4p pm M nticello Government Buildin Mon ng 7:45am/5:15pm Idea al Food Basket in Liberty: 8:00am/5:00pm 8 N versink Ne e Bus Garage: 8:20/4 4:45 B Indian Park: 8:30am/4:30p Big pm Tri-V Valley School: 8:35am/4:3 30pm *Frost Valley may cancel bus routes in case of low enrollment C yville Church: 8:50am/4:15 Clar 5pm

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March into the holidays with Jeff ’s Dworetsky Parade

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othing says holiday tradition quite like the annual James Dworetsky Holiday Parade that marches down Jeffersonville’s Main Street every year. This Friday,

November 24, for the 23rd time, the Dworetsky parade will again bring together the community through floats, holiday spirit, candy and a very special appearance by Santa Claus himself. Bring the kids down for a night that's sure to entrance and treat

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Kenzi Washington, 4, had a prime spot for last year’s parade, in the front seat of one of the Monticello Fire Department's trucks.

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At last year’s parade, Lumberland fireman Dakota Gurriera danced his way down the street, thanks to some tunes pouring out of the department's loudspeakers.

kids of all ages, and celebrate the official start of the holiday season!

This year, the Village of Jeffersonville will host a pre-parade tailgate and tree lighting in the Backyard Park from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Directly following, there will be a Kingfisher Lantern Release on Main Street at 6:30 pm.

Those interested can purchase a lantern at the Jeffersonville Welcome Center (across from the post office),

and all proceeds will be donated to the Kingfisher Project.

Line up for the parade will be up at the Sullivan West Elementary School at Jeffersonville at 6 p.m. and step off wil be at 7 p.m. Be sure to find parking early and get in before 7 p.m. when Rte. 52 from Lake Jeff area to Kohlertown will be closed to traffic. Dress warm, and bring your festive spirit for what will be a truly magical night!

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The Second Annual Callicoon Christmas Tree Lighting is slated for Wednesday, November 22.

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Producers of maple syrup, maple cream & sugar Supplying local vendors year-round Available locally at the Grahamsville Deli, Monticello Farmer’s Market, Catskill Harvest in Liberty, Peck’s Markets throughout Sullivan County, Eureka Market in Grahamsville, and GMart in Wurtsboro 11702

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A Callicoon Christmas

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Carolers, shopkeepers and townsfolk stroll the streets and byways Make your way to Callicoon for the spreading good cheer. Local shops ofholidays. Two events sponsored by fer Holiday fare and cheer, as well as the Callicoon Business Association events and activities for both young will certainly put you in the holiday and old. Free performances will be held throughout the town throughout spirit.

Tomorrow night, November 22, the day.

Maps and schedules of events will the second annual tree lighting in the Hamlet of Callicoon will be held at be available on Facebook, the website the Callicoon Train Depot. People (www.dickensonthedelaware.com) will gather at 5:30 p.m. dressed in and by hardcopy on the day of the 9LFWRULDQ RXW¿WV WR VLQJ KROLGD\ FDU- event at all the local retailers.

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The Train Depot will be transformed magically transforms into a town wide Victorian Wonderland, and you into an outdoor market with Burning may even catch a glimpse of Dickens’ log sculptures, food and drink and holiday decorations. himself!

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Bundle up at Delaware Valley Farm and Garden!

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With the 2018 Farmers Almanac calling for colder temperatures than last winter, make sure to visit Delaware Valley Farm and Garden, located on 30 Viaduct Road in Callicoon, where you’ll find plenty of clothing options to help you bundle up. From pullovers, scarfs, winter boots, overalls, Carhartts (like these) and more, they’ll make sure you stay warm. Always a good place to find a gift, they also carry hundreds of other items including holiday decorations, Christmas trees and wreaths. They’re open seven days a week: Monday through Saturday 8 a.m to 6 p.m. and Sundays 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call (845) 887-5100 for more information.

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(845) 887-5200 Callicoon, NY 12723 November 21, 2017 • Vol. CXXVII, No. 46

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We wish we could send each and every one of you a gift, but nothing could compare to the gifts of friendship, loyalty and support we’ve received from you!

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he magic begins again in Sullivan County this holiday season. For the 13th year, Santa will visit Sullivan County with his friends from the North Pole. They will make their 100 mile journey aboard Santaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 50foot lighted and musical Christmas scene that greets and spreads joy to people of all ages.

Having started in Eldred in 2005, the Santa Express has grown into a wonderful tradition that visits towns in Sullivan and Orange Counties. This year, for the first time ever, the Santa Express will be making a stop in Jeffersonville.

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Santa is coming to Sullivan County

Santaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s schedule

Dec. 2: Liberty 5 p.m. on Main Street Bethel 7 p.m. at Veterans Park Dec. 3: Fallsburg 5 p.m. at Railroad Plaza Monticello 6:30 p.m.

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Dec. 9: Eldred 5 p.m. at Corner Piazza Glen Spey 6 p.m. at Circle Park Barryville 7 p.m. at Four Corners Yulan 8 p.m. at Konradâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Kitchen December 10: Jeffersonville 5 p.m. at the center of the hamlet.

Narrowsburg 7 p.m. on Erie Avenue.

We Wish Everyone a Joyous Holiday Season & Happy, Healthy New Year

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The Santa Express will once again make its way across Sullivan County.

Look for us at the Dworetsky Parade November 25

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Jeff Junction (4882 State Route 52, Jeffersonville) is the place to go if you're looking for the perfect gift this holiday season. The shop has a wide variety of artisan, and local goods perfect to fill any stocking or surprise someone you love. Jeff Junction carries food items like Catskill Comfort Maple Syrup, Northern Farmhouse Pasta and Lentini's Marinara sauces as well as various teas, trail mixes, and baked good from Beach Lake Bakery. Additionally they have mugs, specialty glasses, candles, books, essential oils, soaps, jewelry, Java Love coffee, Black and Brass Coffee Co. blends, home decor and Buck Brook Alpaca products. They also carry an assortment of holiday items including ornaments and stocking stuffers for every person on your gift list.

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Beat well with a wooden spoon or electric mixer. Gradually beat in the eggs.

Using a fork, mash the bananas fairly roughly so they keep a bit of texture.

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3 tablespoons plain yogurt (not fat-free) 2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda A good pinch of sea salt 1 8 x 4 x 21/2-inch loaf pan, greased and base-lined with parchment paper Preheat the oven to 350 F. the juice to the bowl with the yogurt.

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Set a strainer over the bowl and sift the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt onto the mixture. Mix in well, then scrape the mixture into the prepared pan and smooth the surface.

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Benjamin Adcroft, Into the Pines, at Forage Space in Narrowsburg, NY. Currently, he is raising chickens and growing vegetables with his beautiful fiancee and fellow artist Nicole Laurel.

Forage Space is an art gallery nestled in the Catskill town of Narrowsburg, after six years in Philadelphia (voted best gallery two years and runner up one year) and three years in Scranton (voted best gallery runner up one year) while searching for a location closer to the woods and river. They will feature new artists each month, with openings every second Saturday. Their address is 144 Main Street, Narrowsburg. Regular hours are Friday 5-8 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

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Murph Toy Drive at five years

BY JOSEPH ABRAHAM

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Sullivan County native Josh Murphy started the Murph Toy Drive five years ago. Since then, the drive has brightened the holidays for several local children. The drive benefits the Boys and Girls Clubs of Town of Wallkill’s (BGC-W) Giving Tree program, which provides gifts and enhances Christmas for between 400-500 kids each year.

BGC-W serves Northern Orange and Sullivan Counties.

An event to benefit the drive will take place at the Villa Roma on Saturday, December 9 from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m.

The cost of the event is $35. You must bring a toy (s) to enter. The entry fee and toy (s) will get you three hours (8-11 p.m.) of Premium Top Shelf Open Baring and food. Entertainment will be provided by DJ Joey C., and the Villa Roma will offer a $99 special room rate.

Advanced ticket purchases, which enter you into a great selection of raffles, are available at http://tinyurl.com/y9td576a.

So far, raffles include: Foursome with cart at Swan Lake Golf and Country Club; Foursome with cart at Tennanah Lake Golf and Tennis Club; Gift certificate to Welsh’s Cabin; Gift certificate to Roche’s Garage; One hour massage at Avani Mind Body Soul; Oil change with FAS Motor Sports; Zumba classes with Nicole Mascara-Mullally; Golf lesson with Swan Lake Golf Pro Bob Menges; Glasses and wine from the Hendrickson family;Three gift cards for Matsons Bar & Grill; Gift basket from Jeff Junction; New York Yankees’ tickets from Gary siegel; Spray tan from Fun With No Sun; Jewelry from Lori Rae Silvers;

Gift card for Peppino’s; Gift card from Callicoon Brewery; and much more!

Last year’s event at the Villa Roma collected over 200 toys despite a blizzard the day before.

“We had a great time last year and collected lots of toys,” Lori Rivenburgh, Executive Director of BGC-W, said. “His [Murphy] gifts always help. We’re touched someone local does this for us and supports us in a big way.”

Applications for Boys and Girls Club members and non-members to become a Giving Tree toy recipient can be found at www.bgcorange.org/newsevents/the-giving-tree.html, BGC-W’s Facebook page and at their office on 60 Creamery Road in Circleville.

You can also leave toys for the Murph Toy Drive at Jeff Junction in Jeffersonville.

Also, the Giving Tree also has 25 toy drops at local businesses. They’re as follows...

• Absolutely Flowers - Middletown • Allstate - Middletown • Beauty Salon - Jeffersonville • Bethel Woods Center for the Arts – Bethel • BHG Rand Realty - Pine Bush • Catskill Regional Medical Center - Harris • Cooper Arias, LLP - Mongaup Valley • Crystal Run Healthcare - Middletown • Dr. Franklin Lackee - Middletown • Edible Arrangements - Middletown • Edible Arrangements - Monroe • GAP Outlet at Woodbury Common Premium Outlets - Woodbury • Liberty Fitness Center - Liberty • Nebrasky Plumbing - Monroe • Revere Smelting - Middletown • Roscoe Beer Company - Roscoe • Ross Electric - Ferndale • Spiros - Roscoe • SUNY Sullivan - Loch Sheldrake • The Heron Restaurant - Narrowsburg • The Misner Agency - Woodbourne • The River Reporter - Narrowsburg • The Roscoe Diner - Roscoe • Town of Mt. Hope Town Hall - Otisville • Town of Wallkill Town Hall - Middletown

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Narrowsburg: December 8-10 Go Om. Balance. Improved and December 15-17. Facebook: Energy. Better health. Three @IndieNarrowsburg traits that aren’t typically associatMake and Transform comJOSEPH ABRAHAM | DEMOCRAT mon household materials Volunteer in the community. The IOU Thrift Shop in Callicoon currently needs ed with the holidays can be with a into hand-crafted gifts with volunteers. So give them a call at 845-887-5919. From the left, IOU Thrift Shop class pass to one of the area’s yoga studios. Check out Chi Hive instruction from artist Ramona President Alice Schlichting and IOU Thrift Shop Manager Julie Maxwell.

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pieces and participate! (@chihive) in Narrowsburg, Grow with Sat Nam Yoga in Hurleyville Community and Highland Yoga and Members - Is a backyard Dance garden too much labor – or (@HighlandYogaAndtoo much bounty --for just Dance) for a variety of you? Invite friends to give yoga, dance classes and the gift of time together to a healing gong sessions. community garden. For Feast from our Farms. instance, the Tusten Gather with friends or Heritage Community grab a gift certificate to Garden in Narrowsburg area dining establishments DEMOCRAT FILE PHOTO (845.252.3722). that support local farms Save Your Stories and purveyors, thereby our Gather with friends or grab a gift certificate to area dining establishments that support local farms and purveyors, like the DeBruce in Livingston Manor.

When the holidays local economy. For starters, bring together friends and check out the DeBruce in theatre groups such as NACL Theatre in family, why not grab your smart phone and Livingston Manor (@thedebruce), Highland Lake (@NACLTheatre). Or if record memories? Pick a key moment: the Henning’s Local in Cochecton, The you’re commitment shy, invite friends just day your sister was born, how your parents Laundrette (@thelaundrettenarrowsburg) for the holiday season to sing carols at a met, a family ritual. Toss out a couple of or The Heron (@TheHeronRestaurant) in nursing home or Woodbourne questions to draw out different perspectives Narrowsburg.

Correctional. And don’t just go to Dickens on the same event. Record and share those Serve - Make giving last all year long. on the Delaware, pull together period stories that keep us conAlign your interests nected. with volunteering in your This holiday season, let’s community. Merchandise draw inspiration from our donations at the IOU Thrift inherent creativity as well Store in Callicoon as from many faiths. Like (845.887.5919) or the menorah of the Jewish Youngsville. Become a volfaith, where one candle is unteer Emergency Medical lit at dusk for eight nights, Technician or Firefighter. and the birth of Jesus Christ Whatever your age, ability who comes as “a light into or skills, find opportunities the world,” we can bring right for you at Volunteer Match: https://www.volunlight into darkness. And teermatch.org among the seven principles Get Creative - As of Kwanzaa, which honors amusing as it is to African Heritage this take in a live show at the month, we can choose Forestburgh Playhouse, Unity in the family, comwhy not get in on the act? munity, nation and race.

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NOVEMBER 21, 2017

Open 7 Days Open Daily for Lunch and for Lunch Dinner and Dinner

t’s not exactly the north star, or the star that guided the three wise men to Bethlehem, but this shining symbol high up on Young’s Hill Roadjust outside Liberty has heralded the holiday season for half a century.

The star was built by New York State Trooper Richard A. Van Alstyne between 1965 and 1967. Standing 35 feet tall and 24 feet from end to end, it’s a welcome and familiar sight for people traveling through Liberty on Route 17.

The star was such an important part of the holiday season in Liberty that for many years Van Alstyne paid the cost of electricity out of his own pocket - usually a few hundred dollars.

When Van Alstyne was suffering from Lou Gehrig’s disease in the 1970s, friends and community members stepped in to help.

After Van Alstyne passed away, it was the dedication of his neighbor Linda Bult and her friend Barbara Burns that kept his memory shining bright.

Bult went so far as to have the electricity meter for the star installed on her property and Burns handled donations to keep the lights on.

After Bult passed away in 2009, the Liberty Elks Lodge was extremely generous in continuing to fund the Van Alstyne Star.

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The Van Alstyne Star in Liberty turns 50 years old this holiday season. Join in on the Celebration at Liberty High School on Dec. 1.

Now fifty years after Richard Van Alstyne first made Liberty a brighter place, his son, Chris, is keeping the tradition alive.

“My dad built the star and I am very proud of this, but I believe the real story is in all the folks that have kept it going for the 40 years after my father's death,” said Chris Van Alstyne. “It's an amazing community effort and a testament to the spirit of Liberty.”

The official 50-year celebration will take place at the Liberty High School Cafeteria on Friday, December 1st, starting at 5 p.m., with the star lighting at 6 p.m.

There will be light refreshments, a brief presentation on the history of the star and a special visit from Santa Claus himself.

Participants are encouraged to bring donations of warm clothing or new, unwrapped toys to be distributed to local families in need this holiday season.

For any questions about donations, please contact Troy Johnstone at johnstonetroy@yahoo.com.

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NOVEMBER 21, 2017

SULLIVAN COUNTY DEMOCRAT

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Youth workshops feature new crafts & easy gifts -Bells (from recycled yogurt cups) -Sock Snowmen, and more!

Cost is $10 per child or $5 per enrolled 4-H member. Anyone ages 5 to 18 can enroll in 4H for free. Space is limited to 50 participants and registration with non-refundable payment is required in advance by calling CCESC at 845-292-6180, emailing sullivan@cornell.edu, or visiting www.sullivancce.org/events. Payment can be made by check, cash, or credit. Additional donations for CCESC programs are appreciated.

Anyone age 5-18 can join 4-H for free and adults can volunteer to start a club in their town. Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County’s 4-H Youth Development program empowers youth to reach their full potential, working and learning in partnership with caring adults. 4-H members have opportunities to connect to Cornell University resources and gain career readiness skills through hands-on activities and “learning by doing”.

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Youngsters craft ornaments at the 4-H Winter Workshops 2016.

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outh (age 5-18) are invited to learn new low-cost ideas to craft homemade gifts just in time for the holidays. Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County (CCESC)’s 4-H program is offering ten stations of make-and-take projects on Saturday, December 2, 2017 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm at the Extension Education Center located on 64 Ferndale-Loomis Road in Liberty. A snow date is scheduled for December 3. Parents are welcome and children younger than 8 must be accompanied by an adult.

CCESC volunteers (e.g., Master Food Preservers, Master Gardeners, Intergenerational Textile Group, Hobby Horse Kids club) and Sullivan County community agencies (e.g., Child Protective Services, Department of Family Services, Youth Bureau) will offer 10 experiential learning stations with highlights including: -Gift Jar Pin Cushions -Cards for Community Service -Horseshoe, Reindeer, and Snowflake Ornaments -Matted Greeting

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