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Liberty Rotarians seek your donations for Puerto Rico hurricane relief

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he Liberty Rotary Club, with a motto of “service above self,� is seeking your donations for a hurricane-relief drive to support victims of Hurricane Maria, which struck Puerto Rico last September 20.

The drive targets Moca, a municipality in the northwest corner of the island that was one of the hardest-hit areas of the nearly-Category 5 hurricane.

The four relief areas for which community donations are being sought are: 1. Flu, tetanus and diphtheria vaccinations 2. Shelter-restoration supplies 3. Food, clean-water and home supplies 4. Toys for children The Liberty Rotary Club kicked-off this fundraising effort just before the new year and has already raised close to $10,000 toward their goal of $25,000.

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“One-hundred percent of the funds raised for these hurricane-relief efforts will be overseen by the Rotary Club of Moca, to purchase and distribute supplies and administer vaccines for disease prevention to those families in need,� Gary Silver, Immediate Past President of the Liberty Club, said To donate to the Moca hurricanerelief effort, make your check payable to “CFOS - Liberty, New York, Rotary Club Foundation.�

On the check’s memo line, note that the donation is for “Hurricane Relief for Puerto Rico.�

Mail your check to: CFOS – Liberty NY Rotary Club Foundation, 30 Scotts Corners Drive Suite 203, Montgomery, NY 12549 or online go to https://cfosny.org/project-funds/liberty-new-york-rotary-club-foundation-fund/ and click on the “Donate Now� button through Paypal to donate with a credit card.

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YO1 Wellness Center hires managers

The YO1 Wellness Center, located on Bailey Lake just minutes from Monticello, recently announced three new hires to its management team.

Bruce Grosbety Chief Hospitality Officer

Bruce Grosbety joins the yo1 Center from Enchantment Resort, Mii Amo Spa, and Seven Canyons Golf in Sedona, AZ after serving four years as their Managing Director. Previously Grosbety served as Vice President of Operations for seven years at MetWest Terra Hospitality, a boutique company based in Jackson Hole, WY leading all operations and revenue management strategies for eight luxury properties including Hotel Terra and Teton Mountain Lodge & Spa in Jack-

son Hole, Casa Madrona Hotel & Spa in the San Francisco Bay area; and Topnotch Resort & Spa in Stowe, Vermont.

Prior to assuming his executive position at MetWest, Grosbety was General Manager at Hotel Terra, following his tenure with Vail Resorts as General Manager with the Snake River Lodge & Spa in Teton Village.

Before heading to the mountain west, Bruce held Director of Rooms roles with The Pierre in New York City under Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, and Director of Rooms at The Copley Plaza, a Fairmont hotel in Boston.

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re you experiencing coughing, body aches, and exhaustion? Chances are, you may have the flu. If you think winter is long, the fact that flu season is actually longer might be hard to swallow. In fact, flu season starts in October and doesn’t taper off until May. January and February are typically the worst.

In fact, there were 2,887 laboratoryconfirmed influenza reports in New York State alone during the last week of December, up 66 percent from the week before, according to a weekly influenza surveillance report by the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH).

Getting a flu shot is still the number one way to prevent the flu, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and can also reduce the severity of illness for those already sick. Not receiving a flu shot can put others you come into contact with at risk of catching and spreading the virus.

It is never too late to get vaccinated. The flu affects people of all ages. Anyone six months of age and older should have an annual flu shot. A flu vaccine can reduce flu illnesses, doctor’s visits, and missed days from work and school, as well as prevent flurelated hospitalizations. A flu shot is especially recommended to children

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Symptoms of the flu can be mistaken for the common cold, but generally if you are experiencing a high fever, it is likely you have the flu virus. Warning signs you might have the flu include a bad cough, sore throat, congestion, muscle pains, headaches, chills, and fatigue. If home remedies and over-thecounter medicines aren’t producing signs of improvement, it’s time to visit your primary doctor or go to an urgent care center.

According to the NYSDOH, most people with the flu have mild illness and do not necessarily need medical care or antiviral drugs.

If you get sick with flu symptoms, in most cases, you should stay home and avoid contact with other people except to get medical care. The CDC recommends that you stay home for at least 24 hours after your fever is gone except to get medical care or other necessities. If you feel your illness is more than mild, then a visit to a medical provider would be appropriate, as there is a specific anti-flu medication, Tamiflu, that could be considered.

Of course, along with getting a flu shot, good health habits can help stop germs and prevent you from catching the flu. Enjoying a healthy, well-balanced diet of protein and vitamins A, C, and D, can strengthen your immune system, which is necessary to effectively fight off infections. Although your dietary choices might not prevent the flu, they can shorten the duration of your symptoms.

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Natural vitamins & more focus of Woodbourne company STORY AND PHOTO BY RICH KLEIN

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ames Quinn, owner of Life, Not Labs, is focused on helping people to buy vitamins as they actually exist in nature instead of those made with chemicals in laboratories.

Quinn, who has a background in nutrition and chemistry, has his vitamins and other healthy products available in Peck’s Markets and in small shops and gas stations around the County. His first retail customer was The Blue Hill Lodge in Claryville during 2016. “From there I started driving around and plugging it (the products),’’ Quinn said. He added that “Peck’s has been great� and was the first store chain to purchase his products. He also sells online at www.lifenotlabs.com.

He started the business three years ago and says that he spent much of late 2014 and 2015 talking to the Food and Drug Administration “about what I could and could not do,� Quinn said.

Two products that do well are his “Catskills Gold�-branded lip balms and organic bug repellant. His lip balm includes local beeswax and the bug repellant, also made locally, uses certified organic eucalyptus lemon oil instead of Deet. “The products drove why I’m in this

business,� Quinn, a New England native said.

He said his products are gaining traction thanks to a great local salesperson that he employs, his website that attracts just the right keywords, his educational writing on his blog about product benefits and word of mouth. His use of social media is also impressive. For example, since starting a business Twitter account in July 2015, he has gained 3,416 followers.

He has also done some bartering with local businesses to promote the lip balms, in particular.

The company’s signature product, though, is Chlorella, a fresh water green algae that is 62 percent protein. “It’s a great nutrient as well as an air purifier,� Quinn said, adding that NASA calls it a “super food.� Quinn said the product boosts immune support and would benefit those whose diets might be overly acidic. The product recently acquired the two top organic certificates available: USDA (U.S. Department of Agriculture) and the CCOF (California Certified Organic Farmers).

On his website, where Quinn said he does most of his Chlorella sales, the product is described as “the most complete super food on earth and is known for its detoxification qualities.�

The site further states that “chlorella contains what we believe to have a

James Quinn in front of Peck’s Market in Jeffersonville earlier this month after checking on his inventory there.

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perfect cross section of what humans require for balanced nutrition. ‘’ According to WebMd, “as a medicine, chlorella is used for preventing cancer, reducing radiation treatment side effects, stimulating the immune system, improving response to flu vaccine, increasing white blood cell counts (especially in people with HIV infection or cancer), preventing colds, protecting the body against toxic metals such as lead and mercury and slowing the aging process. Chlorella is also used to increase “good� bacteria in the intestine in order to improve digestion; and to help treat ulcers,

colitis, Crohn’s disease, and diverticulosis.�

Quinn noted that the recognition of chlorella by the masses has increased dramatically in recent years and that one third of Japanese citizens use it regularly.

As for building the business offline, Quinn said that he and his salesperson visit stores and shops around the Catskills, leave samples, and talk about the uniqueness of their products. “It’s encouraging that slowly but surely it (the business) is coming around,� Quinn said.

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Cycle for Inspiration benefits the Trevor Loughlin Foundation, which provides grants to local people in our community who are battling a catastrophic illness. The grant money is awarded to alleviate financial burden so these individuals can focus solely on their health.

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The Upstate Cycle Studio in Liberty is holding three events benefitting special causes.

The first one, scheduled for January 21, will benefit the Trevor Loughlin Foundation.

Hope, to benefit both the TLF and AWF. “We wanted this year’s event to be

different and when we started talking about it in November, we were already holding a food drive at the

studio and it all just came together,” DiCostanzo said. “We’ve been so fortunate at the new studio and

blessed in life in general both [Upstate Cycle Studio Co-Owner] Sara [LaFleur] and I agree, it’s our way to spread the love that we feel every day.”

So this year, Upstate Cycle Studio decided to help a third local charity, Ride2Survive.

Cycle for Hope, benefiting the Allyson Whitney Foundation will be held on March 10.

Cycle for Survival, benefitting Ride2Survive, will be held in early June (date TBD).

To purchase tickets for January 21’s event, visit www.eventbrite.com/e/cycle-forinspiration-a-benefit-for-trevorloughlin-foundation-tickets40096993186?aff=ehomecard.

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The Red Dot brings vegetarian cuisine to Main Street, Wurtsboro STORY AND PHOTOS BY REBECA C. RIVERA

s soon as you walk through the doors of Wurtsboro’s new restaurant, The Red Dot, a wave of spices and hearty aromas engulf your senses. The restaurant opened its door in November 2017 and has enraptured its customers with its vegetarian and Indianinspired cuisine. This is the second restau-

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rant of the same name for the owners as the first The Red Dot is located in California and was listed number 19 on Yelp’s Top 100 Places to Eat for 2017.

Owner Deva Lowney, a vegetarian for five years, is originally from New City and his father, the owner of a construction business, recently opened up shop in the area.

Lowney’s mother,

Hannah Lowney, is a realtor who found this site for her son when they were looking for possible locations. Mrs. Lowney is quite fond of the fact that they are running a family-operated business, a practice that mirrors many of the neighboring businesses in Wurtsboro. “Who would have imagined us working together,” she stated.

Originally the owners wanted to open a not-for-profit restaurant, a business model

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At left: Owner Deva Lowney along with his mother, Hannah Lowney and Chef Connor Smith are bringing vegetarian cuisine to Wurtsboro's Main Street.

Opposite page: The inviting exterior is easy to spot with its red dot prominently displayed.

On the cover: The customer favorite Pakora with a cup of Daal is a hearty meal that will satisfy any palate.

that has sprung up in a California within the past few years. However, the risks of running such a business were too high for them.

Currently, patrons are asked to “pay what you feel,” a practice that was surprising to many customers, but fortunately it has worked. This pricing system aligns with the owners’ deep-rooted belief that life should be lived by helping others and by feeding people leads one further down the path of positive Karma.

Wurtsboro’s main street is home to a few health-conscious and alternative lifestyle businesses, including The Green Earth market, Grassroots Yoga studio and Crystal Connection, thereby helping The

Red Dot to fit into the area easily and quickly. “The community is awesome,” commented Deva, a fact that is visible to the customers who visit. “Absolutely phenomenal,” exclaimed one customer. “By far the best curry I’ve had in my life.”

Customers are offered an array of dishes; however, do not expect quick meals when visiting The Red Dot as each meal is made to order by Chef Connor Smith. According to him, 90% of the menu is made daily from scratch, from their sourdough bread to their chutneys and sauces. Such attention to detail is worth the ten to fifteen minute wait times, depending on the dish; however, while you wait, be sure to enjoy a freshly made carrot juice and con-

versation with the staff.

On your next visit be sure to order the Daal, a lentil soup garnished with fresh cilantro and thin slices of red onion that is able to combat the winter chill. Also try their Pakora, another customer favorite, a dish made of thinly sliced, lightly battered vegetables including potatoes, yams, and zucchini garnished with a sweet sauce. This wholesome dish will make anyone a veggie lover at first-bite. If you’re looking for a dish that would satisfy a deeply-rooted hunger then it’s in your benefit to order their Tofu Curry, a hearty and velvety stew-like meal that will linger in your heart and mind long after you are finished.

Although vegetarianism is not

meant for everyone, it has been beneficial to those who have chosen such a path. For Lowney, being vegetarian has improved his digestion, skin and teeth. Additionally, in preparation to opening the restaurant, they experimented with dishes in their at-home kitchens and avoided eating out and suggests that regardless of one's food preferences, “Freshly cooked meals are the way to go.” Furthermore, Chef Smith advises at-home cooks to focus on creating meals that use fresh ingredients. “Keep it simple. Keep it fresh.”

The restaurant will be hosting its official opening next month. For additional info on hours and menu offerings, visit www.thered.kitchen.

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t’s that time of year again - winter in Sullivan County, NY! Somehow, it always seems that we’re surprised when this specific season falls upon us. With cold temperatures, less than favorable weather conditions, and a variety of outdoor activities surrounding us, it’s important to follow these helpful winter wellness tips to keep not only yourselves healthy and safe, but your family as well.

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Hydration! Playing in the snow can cause dehydration and a ton of sweating underneath those layers, so let’s keep the water flowing.

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Hand washing is always imperative, as it is the first line of defense against illness, specifically during Flu season, when germs and viruses are rampant.

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Cover your cough - when coughing, make sure to do so in the crook of your arm, instead of in your hands.

Layers are also important in this weather. Wear appropriate clothing including gloves, hats, scarves, thermals, socks, and bright colored jackets and pants.

When playing outside in the snow, take breaks. Do not stay outside for an extended time playing.

Parents, please make sure that your kids are visible to you at all times.

Snow forts can be fun to build, but can also be dangerous!

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All the tips above are great for adults, too!

Remember to keep your heart healthy during the winter months. If you have lung disease, known heart disease, and are someone who generally does not exercise, please avoid shoveling snow. Even using a snow blower can be taxing on the body. If you do decide to shovel, please practice these safety tips: stretch, which will help prevent muscle injury, dress in layers (preferably bright, noticeable colors), take frequent breaks, and hydrate.

Taking a walk in the snow can be beautiful and serene, but it can also be treacherous. If it can be avoided, do not walk on ice. Use steps and rails when available, take short steps while walking, and wear snow boots or shoes with a good grip (sneakers and heels are not ideal shoes during the winter months). And, remember to always watch your step!

Here at Crystal Run Healthcare, we want to keep you healthy, which is also a community effort. So as the winter months approach and are here to stay, be sure to check in on one another. If you have an elderly neighbor, someone who lives alone, or with disabilities, stop by and make sure they are ok. If you can, take a trip to the store for your elderly neighbor, to relieve them of having to do so.

Also, if you are healthy and in shape, salt your neighbor’s driveway and offer to shovel for them – your kind deed will not go unnoticed!

Additionally, please make sure that your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms are in working order. If possible, schedule maintenance checks for your heating system. No one wants heating issues in the middle of the night – we all know that’s when problems usually arise.

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Once completed, these items are donated to different charities. These charities have included Rising Hope Ministries, St. Jude’s Research Center, Children’s Hospital, UMass Hospital, and the Alpha Women’s Center.

This holiday season, the Needle Wizards have donated over 83 winter wear items. For 2017, collectively the group has donated a total of 452 crocheted items.

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unteer because they want to give back to society. Interestingly, members, like Carlos Paniagua found the work to be “relaxing and therapeutic.” Joseph Solo said being a member has helped him “to be more patient.” Carlos Rivera found that “the program provides a sense of gratification and accomplishment that is hard to find anywhere else.”

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clinical skills but like Donna, Carol cares about the community—and her resume shows it.”

Kneier is well known in the community for her diabetes education classes and her co-organization and participation in the annual Diabetes Taste-In to help patients with diabetes cope with the holidays. She also worked with Decker on the Well Weighs Program and with many other local programs through Communities That Care, the Wayne County Family Center and the Wayne County YMCA. Originally from New York City, Carol has lived in Wayne County for decades, raised her three children here and acquired a Master of Science Degree in Nutrition from Marywood University in Scranton.

“I am honored to be chosen for this position,” said Kneier, “and I’m really excited to take on this role. Donna Decker has always been a great role model, co-worker and friend and I plan to continue to build on her successes and work on improving the health of our community.”

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ayne Memorial Hospital’s long-time Community Health Manager Donna Decker, RN, is retiring after almost a quarter century of working tirelessly on community health projects. Her replacement is also a long-time Wayne Memorial employee: Carol Kneier, MS, RD, LDN, CDE, who has been a registered dietitian and Certified Diabetes Educator with the hospital since 1993.

“I am very pleased that Carol is assuming my position,” said Decker, “she has many ties in the community and a true passion for helping people reach their maximum health potential.”

Although Decker has worked at the hospital on and off since the late 1960s, the mother of five returned fulltime in 1994 to launch the Community Health Education Department at the hospital. One of her first significant projects was the Together for Health School Program, a three-part program that helps students choose healthy lifestyles. It won the Pennsylvania Office of Rural Health’s “Innovative Rural Health Program of the Year” award in 1997. Donna herself was awarded the state’s Community Rural Health Leader of the Year in 2007.

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ew Hope Community is pleased to announce the appointment of Bhakar Singh to the position of Vice President, Strategic Transformation and Programs.

In this newly created position, Bhakar and his team will not only continue to ensure delivery of the highest quality of services for which New Hope Community is known, but also to partner with New Hopeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s CEO, strategic planning teams and all departments to deliver on New Hopeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s strategic plan. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are pleased that Bhakar has accepted this crucial leadership roleâ&#x20AC;?, said James Forbes, President and Chief Executive Officer of New Hope Community. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bhakar brings a great deal of skills and deep knowledge of the intellectual and developmental disabilities and human services sector. People served by New Hope Community and staff will benefit greatly from his insights and past experiences.â&#x20AC;?

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