february extension connection sullivan county 2016

Volume LXXXXVII, No. 2 Liberty, NY -:- February, 2016 (USPS) 525 - 100

Families participating in activities at 4-H Winter Workshops.

Colostrum Feeding of Newborn Lambs

Solar Options for NYS Residents

Financial Goals

2016 Calico Geese Raffle Quilt

Nutrition and the Health of Young People

Introducing the Creating Healthy

Schools and Communities Team

4-H Club Secretary Reports

In Case You Missed It

Scholarship Information

Influenza Symptoms

CCESC Spotlights

Fast Facts

News to Use

Upcoming Programs

Business Structures & Tax Updates for Farms

Improving Senior Nutrition

Growing Microgreens

Pruning Apple Trees & More

Agricultural Business Planning

Understanding Farm Leases & Accessing Land

Funding Opportunities for Your Farm

Volunteer & Donor Open House & Potluck Commissioner of NYS Dept. of Ag & Markets Richard Ball,

speaking at the 101st Annual Meeting of

Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County

Extension Connection February, 2016

The Extension Connection Edited by: Nicole Slevin & Colleen Monaghan

Layout & Design by: Tracey Argent

Produced at Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County

2016 Board of Directors Donna Willi..……..…...…..………….………..………..President

Earl Myers…………..…….………………….........Vice President

Pamela Rourke……………………………...…………...Secretary

Glenn Pontier…………………………...…….…………Treasurer

Dawn Boyes

Amy Erlwein

Christopher Gozza

Sonja Hedlund

Robert Kaplan

Steve Mogel

Edward Moran

Klu Padu

Luisa Parker

Janet Threshman

Terri Ward, Legislative Rep.

Staff Members Colleen Monaghan...……………..…………...Executive Director

Tracey Argent…………………Sr. Administrator & HR Manager

SueAnn Boyd…………..……Healthy Schools Program Educator

Wanda Cruz……………………..Healthy Communities Educator

Erica Dahl………………..ESNY Community Nutrition Educator

Jaycee DeGroat...Healthy Schools & Communities Project Director

Emily Devore..…………………..Healthy Communities Educator

Susan Hamilton………………….………….Director of Programs

Marylin Jones...…………………….….4-H Community Educator

Bonnie Lewis……….…….....................Dependent Care Educator

Michelle Lipari………………....Ag & 4-H Community Educator

Erica Lynch ……….…………………….……..Kitchen Assistant

Melinda Meddaugh...Ag & Natural Resources Resource Educator

Nicole Slevin…………………………Public Affairs Coordinator

Kaitlyn Smith……………..Association Administrative Assistant

Dayna Valenti……….Community Horticulture Program Educator

Tara VanHorn...…………………………….…..Finance Manager

Sean Welsh………....Energy & Consumer Sr. Resource Educator

John Wilcox…………………….....Building & Grounds Manager

Message from the Executive Director 3

Colostrum Feeding of Newborn Lambs 4

Upcoming Ag Business Workshops 4

Solar Options for NYS Residents 5

Setting Financial Goals 6

2016 Calico Geese Raffle Quilt 6

Nutrition and the Health of Young People 7

Introducing the CHSC Team 7

4-H Club Secretary Reports 8

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Influenza Symptoms 9

Upcoming Programs & Events 10

Scholarship Information 11

In Case You Missed It 13

CCESC Spotlights 14

2016 Enrollment Card 15

CCESC Wish List 16

Fast Facts & News to Use 17

Member Exchange 18

February, 2016 Extension Connection

Colleen Monaghan, Executive Director

[email protected]

Happy New Year, CCESC friends and

family! We’ve certainly kicked off the

new year at Extension with lots of ac-

tion. CCESC welcomes new board

members Amy Erlwein, Robert

Kaplan, and Klu Padu. New Program

Advisory Committee (PAC) members

include Freda Eisenberg, Nancy

McGraw, and George Stang. PAC

chair, Earl Myers, also appointed To-

nya Burk, Kathy Denman, Linda Kays,

and Evelyn Weissman to the 4-H Strat-

egy subcommittee. Welcome all and

thank you for volunteering!

The board of directors approved a bal-

anced budget of $1,572,635 for 2016.

That’s the largest budget in CCESC

history, and a 29% increase from the

2015 adopted budget, mostly due to

new grants and contracts. We are cur-

rently recruiting to hire an Agri-

Business and Retention Program Coor-

dinator, funded by the Sullivan County

Department of Planning, to join our ag

team. This position will provide one-

on-one assistance to producers seeking

to access the plethora of business de-

velopment and financing resources

available through public and private

sources, develop strong business and

marketing plans, and increase their

bottom line. Please spread the word

and direct people to

www.sullivancce.org/jobs to access

the web application link.

I was so pleased to hear a message and

vision of optimism for agriculture in

New York State and the county at

CCESC’s 101st Annual Meeting. NYS

Ag & Markets commissioner, Richard

Ball, shared several strategies he sees

working across the state to encourage

new and beginning farmers, demon-

strate farming as a viable career op-

tion, investment in diversification to

ensure New York remains a dairy

powerhouse, and to ensure the ongoing

relevance of the Cooperative Exten-

sion system as agricultural markets

and climate and environmental issues

evolve. Our partnership with Sullivan

Renaissance and Catskill Mountain-

keeper on the Catskill Edible Garden

Project, and our work on food systems

and health with the Sullivan County

Rural Health Network and Eat Smart

New York are just a couple of exam-

ples of how CCESC programs are

aligned with national and state strate-

gies for improved ag economic devel-

opment and public health.

A few other things to look forward to

from CCESC in the new year include:

Membership in the Cornell Uni-

versity regional Master Forest

Owner program, bringing you a

direct connection to Cornell

trained, peer forest owner counse-

lors and new web-based resources

on our website;

4-H Youth Development program

strategic planning efforts led by a

Hudson Valley Shared Business

Network 4-H expert;

Participation in a Cornell led sum-

mer student internship project as-

sessing 4-H’s capacity to include

and integrate children of immi-

grant families into high-quality

programs;

Worksite wellness programs in

Liberty, Fallsburg, and Monticello;

An Engaged Cornell research pro-

ject application to assess services,

opportunities, and supports (SOS)

for older adults of Sullivan Coun-

ty, and disparities in availability

and access for the entire county

population; and

Ongoing Capital Improvement

Campaign activities, including the

installation of a complete fitness

trail park on the public Turtle

Spring Nature Trail at the Exten-

sion Education Center campus.

As always, we’re hoping to beat last

year’s paid membership levels so even

more Sullivan County residents and

guests can better access all that we

have to offer. Last year we saw our

membership grow by 30%, from 345

enrollees in 2014 to 496 enrollees in

2015. We’ve already surpassed our

2015 membership by a few. Please

share the experience of Extension by

encouraging your friends, colleagues,

and neighbors to enroll for a monthly

subscription to Extension Connection

and other e-resources.

You may remember that I have been

working with the staff on adopting a

new database and constituent manage-

ment system, called CiviCRM, or Civi

for short. For some, this is really bor-

ing news. But we are excited to report

that we have moved more than 50,000

pieces of data to our new system, have

begun to do electronic workshop and

event registration and payment here to

reduce duplicative administrative ef-

forts, and are better able to track and

manage our interactions with custom-

ers. With any big internal systems

change like this, there are bound to be

growing pains and even a few mis-

takes. Please be patient with us as we

continue to learn how to use this amaz-

ing resource. I believe 100% that this

transition will ultimately help us to

respond to your inquiries and sugges-

tions in a better way. The next exciting

Civi project for us is learning to use

the E-Newsletter function. This way,

each program area has a quick and

easy way to make sure information on

new and emerging issues or events can

make it to you, even if it doesn’t make

it in time for the printing press.

In closing, while the days are short—

and this is the time of year where

many of us slow down and take some

respite— your friends at CCESC have

not slowed down, but rather are work-

ing even harder to respond to emerging

issues like solar leasing or improving

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DHI December

Submitted by Michelle Lipari, Agriculture & 4-H Community Educator

It is critical that the newborn lamb re-

ceives a large amount of colostrum as

soon after birth as possible.

This colostrum will provide the lamb

with energy to protect it from cold. A

lamb is born with a supply of “brown

fat” that provides a short and immediate

energy source. After that, the lamb is

totally dependent on intake (colostrum).

In addition, colostrum provides protec-

tion (antibodies) against specific diseas-

es which the ewe has encoun-

tered. Ewes which have been given

booster vaccinations in the weeks be-

fore lambing will transfer large quanti-

ties of specific antibodies. The lamb is

able to transfer these antibodies from its

gut to its bloodstream for a limited peri-

od of time (from birth to around 12 to

18 hours after birth). Each newborn

lamb should have its first suckle within

30 minutes and never later than 12 - 14

hours after lambing.

Newborn lambs should receive at a

minimum an amount of colostrum

equaling to at least 5% of its body

weight (Some sources recommend

about double this amount– 10 % of

body weight) spread over 2 or 3 feeding

during the first 12 hours of life. For

example, a 10 pound lamb (160 oz.)

should receive 8 oz of colostrum over 2

to 3 feedings within the first 12 -

14 hours of life. It is generally not rec-

ommended to give a lamb over 5 or 6

ounces at any one feeding.

A supply of colostrum should be kept

on hand in case supplementation is nec-

essary. Likely candidates for colostrum

supplementation are hypothermic

lambs, orphaned or rejected lambs or

lambs from thin ewes. Colostrum taken

from ewes within the flock is best. If

chilled fresh, colostrum can be used for

up to two days. Alternatively, frozen

colostrum can be good for a year or

more. Colostrum should be frozen in

small quantities; repeated thawing and

refreezing can destroy antibod-

ies. Thaw in water bath, as microwave

thawing can overheat colostrum and

destroy antibodies. If ewe colostrum is

not available, cow and goat colostrum

are alternative. In each case it should

be from the animal’s first milking. You

should ask about the disease status

(such as Johne’s disease and salmonel-

losis) of the goat or cow herd before

obtaining colostrum from that farm and

carefully consider whether the value of

the colostrum is worth the biosecurity

risk.

Source: Extension.org

Upcoming Ag Business

Workshops February 4 | Business Structures &

Tax Updates for your Farm Operation

| 3– 5 pm

Farm taxation updates and credits, in-

cluding business structures, such as sole

proprietorship, partnerships, LLCs, cor-

porations, schedule F, Farmer Tax Ex-

emption Certificates, and Form 4797.

March 30 | Agricultural Business Plan-

ning | 6– 8 pm A business plan is an essential road map

for business success. This workshop will

give you pragmatic, straightforward tools

for setting goals, developing action plans

for achieving them, measuring progress

on an ongoing basis, and adjusting ac-

cordingly.

April 26 | Understanding Farm Leases

& Accessing Land | 6– 8 pm Basic farm lease structures, the dos and

don’ts, and expectations from the

lease. Participants are asked to bring a copy of your existing farm lease, if avail-

able. We welcome landowners with any

size parcel of land who want to explore

the possibilities of making their land

more productive by leasing it to a sus-

tainable farmer.

May 9 | Funding Opportunities for

Your Farm | 6– 8 pm

Topics will include the Sullivan County

Agri-Business Revolving Loan Fund,

County of Sullivan IDA Agri-Business

Revolving Loan Fund, US Department

of Agriculture (USDA) FSA funding

programs, and USDA NRCS funding

programs, along with information on

NYS Energy Research and Development

Authority (NYSERDA) programs, NYS

Electric and Gas (NYSEG) programs and

other regional funding opportunities.

Cost is $15 per person; $10 per

CCESC enrollee*; $30/ enrollee

for entire series.

Paid non-refundable RSVP is re-

quired in advance. *Anyone can

enroll for $25 per household per

year.


Solar energy is simply energy derived

from the sun, which can be converted

to electricity or thermal (heat) energy.

Photovoltaic panels convert the sun's

energy to electricity. Solar thermal

panels or evacuated tubes capture the

sun's energy for heating domestic hot

water and sometimes, to provide space

heating through systems like radiant

floor heating. There are many different

options to consider.

If you want solar power for your home

or farm operation:

NY-Sun is the umbrella for New

York State incentives. To learn

more visit: www.ny-sun.ny.gov.

USDA REAP Grants will cover up

to 25% of the cost of installation,

not including costs covered

through other programs such as

NY-Sun.

NYS Investment Tax Credit will

cover 25% of costs, capped at

$5,000. You must be a new, grid-

connected system.

Federal Investment Tax Credit will

cover 30% of cost and has been

extended through 2019. You must

be a new, grid-connected system.

If you are looking to realize revenue

from land put into solar production:

Lease Option: Lease your land for

a utility scale solar farm.

Power is fed into the grid. The

landowner purchases electricity

through the utility or an ESCO.

The developer receives the tax

credits and the renewable energy

credits.

The property owner has little

control over siting of the array.

Items of concern:

Will the land lose Agriculture

Assessment status for tax pur-

poses?

Will it be assessed as commer-

cial or industrial use?

Are you taking productive

farmland out of production?

Does your town have up to date

zoning regarding solar farms?

Community Shared Solar Option:

A form of consortium with neigh-

boring residents and businesses to

be off-takers for a shared solar in-

stallation built by a solar developer

either (1) through local financing

and owned by the off-takers, or (2)

through a Power Purchase Agree-

ment (PPA). A number of financ-

ing strategies could be used.

Power is fed into the grid and off-

takers are credited with the ener-

gy generated, according to their

use.

The property owner does not

have to be an off-taker.

In a PPA, the developer receives

the tax credits and renewable en-

ergy credits.

The property owner(s) have more

control over siting and terms of

the contract.

Items of concern:

Will the land lose Agriculture

Assessment for tax purposes

Will it be assessed as commer-

cial or industrial use?

Are you taking productive

farmland out of food produc-

tion?

Does your town have up to date

zoning regarding solar farms?

If you would like to learn more about

the different solar options above, con-

tact either Melinda Meddaugh at

CCESC or Sullivan Alliance for Sus-

tainable Development (Carol Roig or

Stephen Stuart) at 845-701-9126 or

[email protected]

Source: Sullivan Alliance for

Sustainable Development

Submitted by Melinda Meddaugh, Ag & Natural Resources Resource Educator

Monday,

February 29th

& Tuesday,

March 1st 10:30 am - 2:30 pm

Lunch Served

Hope to see

you there!

30 Depot Road

Cochecton, NY 12726-5221

NY (845) 932-8282

PA (570) 224-4144


With the start of each new year, there

comes an opportunity for reflection

and improving circumstances through

new year resolutions. Setting financial

goals is a great way to begin the new

year while providing resolutions tied

directly to your family’s finances.

Setting your overall financial goals for

2016 can be done by sitting down and

really thinking about what you and

your family are seeking to achieve in

the year ahead. These goals are often

related and often will act as stepping

stones to new goals. A tool which can

help is a goals tracking sheet. You can

obtain one through Cornell Coopera-

tive Extension Sullivan County or you

can create one yourself.

Aim for goals set in 2016 to be

SMART goals. Financial goals that

are SMART goals provide more op-

portunites for success. SMART goals

are those that are S–specific, M-

measurable and mutual, A-attainable,

R–realistic and relevant, and T-timely.

Review your goals and ensure they

work with the SMART acronym.

Breaking down your goals into three

categories of short term (completed in

less than 3 months), intermediate

(reasonably accomplished in 3 to 6

months), and long term (a year or

more) can help you prioritize and stay

on track. When you are breaking down

your goals into the above categories,

look to connect them each with a tar-

geted start date and a targeted comple-

tion date to help you be timely and as

specific as possible. To assist with

measuring goals, estimate a cost for

each one and then track your costs

getting to that goal.

Along the way, goals may hit stum-

bling blocks or suddenly become unat-

tainable due to certain circumstances.

If this happens, document what hap-

pened on your goal sheet. As 2016

rolls ahead, Cornell Cooperative Ex-

tension Sullivan County will be offer-

ing new finance and consumer educa-

tional workshops. This topic and more

will be discussed in these workshops.

If you have any questions regarding

this article or would like to obtain a

copy of a goal setting worksheet email

Sean Welsh at [email protected].

Source: (February, 2007, Exten-

sion.org) retrieved from http://

articles.extension.org/pages/11099/

smart-financial-goal-setting on Janu-

ary 19, 2016.

Submitted by Sean Welsh, Energy and Consumer Sr. Resource Educator

2016 Calico Geese Raffle Quilt

The completed 2016 Calico Geese raffle quilt was revealed to the membership during the October meeting. It is truly magnifi-

cent. Thanks were extended to all the members who willingly worked on any of the 168 blocks included in the quilt. Their ef-

forts were so appreciated. Their work and love of the quilting craft helped to create a magnificent, colorful queen size

quilt. According to Sally Abrams' calculations, at least 25 members participated by making blocks.

Special thanks to the following: Sally Abrams, for writing the directions and running the workshop; Nancy Michel who de-

signed the quilt; the members who sewed fabric pieces together to create

the blocks; those who joined the blocks to create rows; and Susan Koenig,

who sewed the rows together to create the quilt top. Also, to Lynn Good-

man, Marie Harris, and Mary Abplanalp for working so diligently and

jointly hand sewing the binding onto the quilt and to everyone else who

was involved.

The final product is something of which all guild members can be proud.

The quilt guild members generously gave their time and energy to create a

work of art. The quilt was revealed to the public for the first time at the

SUNY Sullivan Holiday Craft Fair on November 22nd, at which time raffle

tickets were sold.

Quilt raffles can be purchased at the CCESC office in Liberty Monday

through Friday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.


Submitted by SueAnn Boyd, Healthy Schools Program Educator

Proper nutrition promotes the optimal

growth and development of children.

It helps prevent high cholesterol and

high blood pressure, and reduces the

risk of developing chronic diseases

such as cardiovascular disease, cancer,

and diabetes.

Most of the youth in the United States

do not meet the recommendations for

eating 2 ½ cups to 6 ½ cups of vegeta-

bles and fruits each day, nor do they

meet the minimum recommended

amounts of 2-3 ounces of whole

grains. On the other hand, they eat

more than the recommended maxi-

mum daily intake of sodium, which is

1500-2300 mg each day. For many,

empty calories from added sugars and

solid fats contribute at least 40% of

daily calories of children and adoles-

cents aged 2-18, affecting the overall

quality of their diets. Approximately

half of these empty calories comes

from sugary beverages and grain des-

serts.

Recent studies have shown that youth

drink more soda per day than milk.

On average, males drink 22 ounces of

soda per day and females drink 14

ounces of soda per day. Each 12

ounce can of soda has approximately

ten teaspoons of added sugar; 16 calo-

ries per teaspoon. Drinking sugary

beverages can result in weight gain,

leading to obesity. Drinking water

gives us a healthy alternative to sugar-

sweetened beverages. Try adding mint

or fruit to water for a twist, or drinking

seltzer with 100% fruit juice.

Consequences of a poor diet can lead

to energy imbalance, risk of cancer,

weight gain, and obesity. Hunger and

food insecurity (e.g., the reduction of

food intake and disrupted eating pat-

terns due to a lack of household money

and other resources for food) can in-

crease the risk for lower dietary quali-

ty and under-nutrition. In turn, under-

nutrition affects the overall health,

cognitive development and school per-

formance of our youth.

Youth are the future leaders of Ameri-

ca; let’s get them off to a great start by

making sure they have access to

healthy snacks and cold, refreshing

water!

Source: Center for Disease Control.

The Creating Healthy Schools and Communities team is now in place, introducing:

Jaycee DeGroat, Project Director - Jaycee comes to us with a background in community enrichment programs and has been a

volunteer for the YMCA, boys’ and girls’ basketball in Orange County, and coaches basketball at SUNY Sullivan.

SueAnn Boyd, Healthy Schools Program Educator - SueAnn previously worked for CCESC in the Eat Smart New York pro-

gram for 10 years as an educator and coordinator, and most recently as an association-wide administrative assistant.

Wanda Cruz, Community Educator - Wanda has a background working

in community enrichment and public health education. She speaks fluent

Spanish and has served on many boards and committees of youth organi-

zations.

Emily Devore, Community Educator - Emily, a Neversink native, is a

recent graduate of the State University of New York at Cortland with a

bachelor of science degree in community health and a concentration in

environmental health.

The team looks forward to working in the Liberty, Fallsburg, and Monti-

cello school district catchment areas to improve access to healthy foods

and opportunities for physical activity.

Left to Right: Wanda Cruz; Erica Dahl, ESNY;

Emily Devore; SueAnn Boyd; and Jaycee DeGroat

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4-H members have opportunities to

undertake leadership roles in their

clubs by becoming club officers: Pres-

ident, Vice-President, Treasurer, Rec-

reation Leader, News Reporter, etc.

The office of 4-H Club Secretary is key

to the organization and recording of

club business and includes the respon-

sibilities of keeping accurate minutes

of all club meetings.

4-H Puppy Pals by Caleb E. September: New officers were elected,

t-shirt design was selected, Germany

was chosen for International Night.

We finished all the frames for the win-

dow display at the post office. We also

put handprints on the banner for the

Giant Pumpkin Party.

November: We divided into different

groups for International Night. The

group made candy cane wreaths, paper

hands, and snowman ornaments and

wrapped presents for Operation Christ-

mas Child.

December: We quickly revisited the

International Night groups. The group

sang at the holiday tea and helped with

the sing-a-long.

4-H Moo Juicers by Maggie K. November: Club meeting discussion

of current activities and recent accom-

plishments included the round bale

“Window Display” entry for National 4

-H Week, Achievement Day awards on

November 1 including Danielle S. re-

ceiving the Norman F. Gabriel Award,

the NY State Dairy Bowl Team (with 4

-H Moo Juicer Eddie S.) winning the

National Dairy Bowl contest in Louis-

ville, KY, club donations to Wounded

Warrior U.S.O., receiving a USA flag,

and planning for club sweatshirts.

Hobby Horse Kids by Erin D. September: Agenda included design

of 4-H Window Display and planning

the set-up at Brandenburg Bakery

(Livingston Manor), bluestone and

woodworking projects, planning a

fundraiser at Liberty Agway Pet Store,

and field trips proposed to Equine Af-

faire in Springfield, MA and possibly

the Santa Hill Reining Show. Other

business included a discussion of a

possible club sweatshirt and reminder

for Achievement Day.

November: New officers elected,

meeting agenda included planning for

trip to Equine Affaire, governmental

community service performed (holiday

mail to soldiers), officer reports, and a

craft activity of rope key chains. Plan-

ning for future club business included a

pizza/craft day using Window Display

award for supplies.

December: Members worked on the

pallet Christmas trees project and the

snowman ornaments project. Club

business included discussion about the

upcoming trip to PBR.

Kenoza Lake Hummingbirds by

Emma M. October: The club planted bulbs at the

Kenoza Lake Methodist Church and

Post Office and had a pizza party.

November: Baked pumpkin cookies

and pumpkin muffins from scratch

with homemade frosting. At the second

November meeting we baked cookies

inspired by Taylor Swift which we re-

searched on the Food Network website

and baked a version of pumpkin cook-

ies that included

oatmeal.

December: One

of our tributes to

community service

is baking cookies

for a soldier that

grew up locally;

everyone is con-

tributing to this

activity. At our

second December

meeting Emma

taught the other kids how to make her

very own homemade apple crisp which

will be included in our international

food project. This project includes

each member and a recipe of their

choice from different countries. At the

third December meeting, the group

went Christmas caroling throughout

the community and had our annual

Christmas party! At our second De-

cember meeting Ms. Jones came (from

CCE) and presented us different oppor-

tunities that 4-H offers. The group cre-

ated owls out of acorns and felt materi-

al.

Youngsville Busy Beavers by

Kaydence E. October: Officers were elected and we

planned for 2016 activities.

November: Today we made a “foot

soak”, held a business meeting, and

discussed coming events. New mem-

bers joined the club this month.

December: Visited the Jeffersonville

Adult Home and sang Christmas car-

ols. We handed out socks and hats

made by Jen Berglas and Mary Nosek.

We had a Christmas party and made

foam ornaments.

Submitted by Marylin Jones, 4-H Community Educator


Influenza (also known as the flu) is a

contagious respiratory illness caused

by flu viruses. It can cause mild to se-

vere illness, and at times can lead to

death. The flu is different from a cold.

The flu usually comes on suddenly.

People who have the flu often feel

some or all of these symptoms:

Fever* or feeling feverish/chills

Cough

Sore throat

Runny or stuffy nose

Muscle or body aches

Headaches

Fatigue (tiredness)

Some people may have vomit-

ing and diarrhea (this is more

common in children than

adults).

* It's important to note that not every-

one with flu will have a fever.

Flu Complications

Most people who get influenza will

recover in a few days to less than two

weeks, but some people will develop

complications (such as pneumonia) as

a result of the flu, some of which can

be life-threatening and result in death.

Pneumonia, bronchitis, and sinus and

ear infections are examples of compli-

cations from the flu. The flu can make

chronic health problems worse. For

example, people with asthma may ex-

perience asthma attacks while they

have the flu, and people with chronic

congestive heart failure may experi-

ence worsening of this condition that is

triggered by the flu.

People at High Risk from Flu

Anyone can get the flu (even healthy

people), and serious problems related

to the flu can happen at any age, but

some people are at high risk of devel-

oping serious flu-related complications

if they get sick. High risk individuals

include: people 65 years and older,

people of any age with certain chronic

medical conditions (such as asthma,

diabetes, or heart disease), pregnant

women, and young children.

Over a period of 30 years between

1976 and 2006, estimates of flu-

associated deaths in the United States

range from a low of about 3,000 to a

high of about 49,000 people. During

recent flu seasons, between 80% and

90% of flu-related deaths have oc-

curred in people 65 years and older.

When Should I Get Vaccinated?

The CDC recommends that people get

vaccinated against flu soon after vac-

cine becomes available, if possible by

October. It takes about two weeks af-

ter vaccination for antibodies to devel-

op in the body and provide protection

against the flu. Children aged 6

months through 8 years who need two

doses of vaccine should receive the

first dose as soon as possible to allow

time to get the second dose before the

start of flu season. The two doses

should be given at least four weeks

apart.

What Kind of Vaccines Are Availa-

ble in the United States for 2016?

A number of different private sector

vaccine manufacturers produce flu vac-

cine for use in the United States. This

season both trivalent (three component)

and quadrivalent (four component) in-

fluenza vaccines will be available. Dif-

ferent routes of administration are

available for flu vaccines, including

intramuscular, intradermal, jet injector,

and nasal spray vaccine.

This season: Intramuscular (IM) vac-

cines will be available in both trivalent

and quadrivalent formulations. (High

dose vaccines, which are IM vaccines,

will all be trivalent this season.) For

people who are 18 through 64 years

old, a jet injector can be used for deliv-

ery of one particular trivalent flu vac-

cine (AFLURIA® by bioCSL Inc.).

Nasal spray vaccines will all be quadri-

valent this season. Intradermal vac-

cines will all be quadrivalent.

Source: Center for Disease Control.

Submitted by Bonnie Lewis, RN, Dependent Care Educator

public health. And you, our members—new and old—have taken notice. Your

support and feedback have a tremendous impact and influence on the staff here.

Right now, everyone is feeling valued, committed, and like the work they do mat-

ters to Sullivan County. On behalf of the entire CCESC team, thank you for the

positive feedback, the words of encouragement, and the renewed interest and vol-

unteerism. We are happy to provide practical education you can trust and to help

people, businesses, and the community solve problems and build a better future.

Until next month, stay warm!

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College Opportunities

Earle & Elizabeth Wilde Scholarship For high school seniors

Award: $2,000

Deadline to apply: April 15

Open to graduating high school seniors from the Sullivan

County area who plan to continue their education in an agri-

cultural related field at either the State University of New

York College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill or

Morrisville.

Skoda Family Scholarship Fund For high school seniors

Award: $500- $4,000

Deadline to apply: April 15

Open to graduating high school seniors from the Sullivan

County area who plan to attend Delaware Valley College in

Doylestown, PA and major in Agriculture. Orange County

graduating high school students who plan to attend Delaware

Valley College in Doylestown, PA and major in Agriculture

and students from Sullivan County currently enrolled in Del-

aware Valley College majoring in Agriculture may also ap-

ply.

4-H Livestock Auction Scholarship For high school seniors

Award: $500

Deadline to apply: June 1

Open to enrolled 4-H members who are high school seniors

with a B or better GPA who actively participated in the Sulli-

van County 4-H Livestock Auction for at least 2 years.

Association Opportunities

Family & Consumer Science Scholarship

For general public

Award: Varies

Deadline to apply: Rolling

To stimulate interest in human ecology/ home economics. In

the event of financial limitations that prevent a Sullivan

County resident from receiving educational services, pro-

gram fees may be partially or entirely covered by this schol-

arship. Sponsored by CCESC community groups and Sulli-

van Renaissance. Inquire with CCESC.

Agriculture & Community

Horticulture Scholarship For general public

Amount Varies

Deadline to apply: Rolling

To stimulate interest in agricultural and community horticul-

ture related topics. In the event of financial limitations that

prevent a Sullivan County resident from receiving educa-

tional services, program fees may be partially or entirely

covered by this scholarship. Sponsored by our friends at

Sullivan Renaissance. Inquire with CCESC.

To apply for these scholarships

stop by the CCESC office,

call us at 845-292-6180,

or visit: www.sullivancce.org

How to Attract Volunteers & Build Support Through Words, Images, and Digital Media

Wednesday, February 3, 2016 | 6:00 pm

Join Sullivan Renaissance for a discussion on best practices for promoting community projects

and initiatives. Local professionals in the fields of marketing and public relations will be shar-

ing tips on how to develop a message, get the word out, and garner support.


A few of our supporters and sponsors must be added to the lists

released last month in the CCESC 2015 Annual Report.

The following individuals and businesses have been very generous

to CCESC and we are grateful for their support over the past year:

All County Insulation & Coatings (Richard

Kavleski)

Catskill Hudson Bank

Granite Associates (Alan & Sandra Gerry, Darell

Supak)

IRC International Contractors Corp. (Johan

Adriaans)

Mid Hudson Cooperative Insurance Co.

Derek Schmidt

Sprague and Killeen Ins. (Dwight Coombe)

Sullivan BOCES classes (instructors Sam Rogers

& Deb Brissett)

Sullivan County IDA and Funding Corp.

Sullivan County Legislature

Walter and Barbara Garigliano Esq.

Volunteer/ Donor Open House & Potluck

Saturday, April 2, 2016 9:00 to 11:00 am

Bring Your Favorite Dish! Extension Education Center, Liberty

Bring a dish and celebrate another year of volunteerism and stewardship with CCESC!

CCESC staff invite you to join us for a potluck:

Volunteer & Donor Recognition

Food with Friends

Staff Meet & Greet

Pre-reservation required to plan refreshments.

Call 845-292-6180 E-mail [email protected] Visit sullivancce.org


Topics in Zoonotics November 6

CCESC member, John Albarino, RN,

MS, offered a seminar in Zoonotics

(diseases that exist in animals that can

be transmitted to people) for 20 public

health nurses and the general public at

the Sullivan County Department of

Public Health. We are so thankful to

have such talented members and vol-

unteers on our team of supporters!

4-H Winter Workshops December 5

Forty-four youth participated in this

community service opportunity.

Handcrafted greeting cards sharing

well wishes were attached to candy

cane treats and donated to the Sullivan

County Meals on Wheels program to

share with elder “shut-ins” in the com-

munity. Ten other fun stations of

hands-on activities were sponsored and

presented by CCE staff and volunteers.

Handmade Items Donated to Sullivan County Federation for

the Homeless

Eighteen handmade, adult size hats

and scarves were collected for the Sul-

livan County Federation for the Home-

less and were delivered just prior to the

holidays. An additional fourteen child

size hats, mittens, and scarves have

been completed to send to a Romanian

orphanage by autumn of 2016 by the

members of CCESC/4-H’s Intergener-

ational Textile Group. Generous dona-

tions of yarn from two Sullivan Coun-

ty community members have helped to

jumpstart these projects. All ages and

skill levels are welcome to join the

project with instructional support

available in knitting and crochet.

Cornell Cooperative Extension

Sullivan County 101st Annual Meeting

December 17

Eighty people attended the CCESC

Annual Meeting in December. Ari Mir

-Pontier was recognized as Volunteer

of the Year, and the Neversink Ag So-

ciety was honored as Organizational

Friend of Extension. Mike Sakell and

Kitty Vetter were honored for their

service on the board of directors. New

board and Program Advisory Commit-

tee members were elected.

Richard Ball, commissioner of NYS

Dept of Ag & Markets was keynote

speaker, sharing a vision of optimism

for the future of NYS agriculture.

Alzheimer’s Disease Education

‘Growing OATS’ on WJFF January 11 & 18

WJFF interviewed staff from the Alz-

heimer's Association and Bonnie Lew-

is, RN (CCESC’s Dependent Care Ed-

ucator) for the Growing OATS seg-

ment of their weekly 8:00 pm Making

Waves show. Growing OATS (Older

Adults Transitioning Support) is an

ongoing weekly show providing edu-

cation on aging issues. It included the

warning signs of Alzheimer’s disease

and programming that the Alzheimer’s

Association offers to assist patients

and caregivers, including support

groups.

You can listen to the recorded program

under WJFF’s Making Waves program

on their website at http://

www.wjffradio.org/wjff/index.php?

section=38 (click on the January 11

and January 18 podcasts). Growing

OATS program is during second half,

approximately 30 minutes into the re-

cording.

Solar Leases:

What You Need to Know January 8 & 22

Over 300 people attended this informa-

tional program. Stephen Stuart and

Carol Roig, of Sullivan Alliance for

Sustainable Development, discussed

aspects of leasing property for solar

through private companies and shared

information about other alternative

solar options.

Ed Homenick, of Sullivan County Real

Property Tax Services, discussed po-

tential tax implications of solar leases.

Attorney Steven Mogel discussed the

legal implications of lease agreements.

To listen to a recording of this program

visit: http://sullivancce.org/energy.

For additional information, see page 5.

Cattle Breeding &

Synchronization Workshop January 11

Dr. Joseph D’Abbraccio and Dr. Kim

Crowe of Catskill Veterinary Services

discussed cattle breeding and synchro-

nization with producers and detailed

specific synch protocol methods with

the aim of improving overall breeding

and reproduction success for the audi-

ence. Fifteen participants were in at-

tendance.

Seed Saving with the Dirt Diva January 21

Twelve people attended this program.

They learned how to save seeds for use

next season and how to navigate

through a seed catalog with local

farmer and professional gardener, the

“Dirt Diva” Adrianne Picciano. An

informal seed saving swap was orga-

nized and everyone brought seeds

home to begin a special collection.

http://www.wjffradio.org/wjff/index.php?section=38




Friend of Extension Spotlight -

Sullivan Alliance for Sustainable Development (SASD) is a knowledgeable and trusted resource for information on issues

critical to the goal of sustainability, including climate change, energy efficiency, renewable energy, sustainable agriculture,

and related opportunities for the creation of a robust local economy. The mission of SASD coincides with Cornell Cooperative

Extension Sullivan County’s mission area of energy conservation and efficiency and renewable energy resources. CCESC is

grateful for the role that SASD plays in Sullivan County government’s environmental conversations and values its experienced

position serving as a resource for the farmers, families, and young people looking to learn more about various topics related to

energy and sustainability.

SASD is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization based in Sullivan County, NY, mission is to promote a new standard for mindful

development that is environmentally responsible, socially equitable, and economically just; to inspire the residents of Sullivan

County to embrace the principles and practices of sustainability as personal and civic values; and to make energy efficiency

and renewable energy accessible for all.

4-H Member Spotlight - Emma M.

Into her 10th year of

4-H membership, Em-

ma M. has exhibited

continuous growth in

project work, leader-

ship, and in her contri-

bution of hard work

for her clubs as well as

her county 4-H Pro-

gram.

As a member of the

Kenoza Lake Hum-

mingbirds, she cur-

rently holds the position of club secretary, promptly recording the

weekly club activities in a monthly report to the CCESC office. In

addition to her officer duties, she provides youth leader support to

her K.L. Hummingbirds’ club leader for activities as diverse as

community service, 4-H Window Displays, and cooking, to teach-

ing fellow members her own homemade apple crisp recipe. She

holds a youth leader role with the new Sullivan County 4-H Ani-

mal Science Club as well, sharing and encouraging her fellow club

members with a positive enthusiasm for animal projects, from

sheep, poultry, and equine, to livestock auction opportunities.

At 4-H Achievement Day 2015, Emma was awarded the Livestock

Barnsmanship Award, presented each year to the youth who “goes

above and beyond in the sheep/goat or swine departments at the

Sullivan County Youth Fair”.

Congratulations to Emma for her fine work within the 4-H Youth

Development program. With years of 4-H membership still ahead

of her, we look forward to seeing her continued involvement and

development as she works toward her potential and strives to

“make the best better”!

Volunteer Spotlight - Steven Mogel, Esq.

Steve Mogel has been

a volunteer for Cornell

Cooperative Extension

Sullivan County for

nearly a decade.

He has served in many

capacities over the

years including acting

as a knowledgeable

resource for the

CCESC consumer ed-

ucation department

and presenting the legal side of home ownership at First

Time Home Buyer’s Club educational sessions, offered

to promote homeownership among low- and moderate-

income New Yorkers.

Steve serves as an active board member, whose service

began in 2011. His ongoing support of campaigns and

events, including donating to and participating in the

annual Afternoon Gala, has been generous and funda-

mental to important association-wide fundraising ef-

forts.

The year has just started and Steve has already volun-

teered his time and expertise to educate the public for

two separate CCESC informative workshops on what to

know when considering a solar lease agreement.

Always a proud supporter of CCESC, Steve is a friend-

ly, dedicated volunteer with a great sense of humor.

We thank Steven Mogel for all of his volunteerism thus

far and look forward to continuing to work together for

many more years to come!

SASD | Sullivan Alliance for Sustainable Development


Staff Spotlight -

Melinda Meddaugh

Melinda has worked in the Ag

& Natural Resources program

at CCESC since 2014.

Melinda’s primary focus is ag

business management and eco-

nomic development program-

ming. Melinda works closely

with the Sullivan County De-

partment of Planning and Envi-

ronmental Management on the

Agriculture and Farmland Protection Plan and ag districts.

Before joining the staff at CCESC, Melinda worked for the

Delaware Highlands Conservancy as a land protection coor-

dinator.

Melinda is a graduate of SUNY Sullivan, SUNY Purchase,

and Vermont Law School where she earned her master’s de-

gree in environmental law and policy.

Melinda is a co-founder of the Rock Hill Farmers’ Market

and president of the Rock Hill Business & Community Asso-

ciation. She has also volunteered with the Rock Hill Fire

Department to build a playground and served on the Town of

Thompson Planning Board.

Melinda and her husband live in Rock Hill.

Farm Spotlight - Weiss Farms

Dave Weiss of Weiss

Dairy Farm in Swan

Lake currently owns

about 2,000 acres of

land to host north of

250 head of milking

dairy cattle. In terms

of acreage, this makes

Weiss Dairy Farm the

largest farm in Sulli-

van County.

Established in 1947, Dave has accrued several tractors and

farm vehicles to make the jobs of producing hay, corn, milk,

and beef much more efficient.

He feeds what he produces on the fields to his beef and

dairy cattle and sells his milk to provide an income to the

farm.


Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan

County is looking for new or used in good

condition donations of the following items:

Association

Photos or paintings for our building

4-H Youth Fair Supplies & Equipment 2 Horse Jump Poles, 2 Horse Jump Cups

6’ and 8’ lightweight plastic tables

New amp for shows (please call for details)

Refrigerator for youth building

Mini-freezer for youth building

100’ cable and padlock to secure rabbit cages

Fencing materials for the show ring

Master Gardener Volunteer Tools & Furniture

Stools (2-3) for volunteer hotline counter

Gardening tools and gloves

Nature Trail & Grounds

Wood chips (3-4 loads in spring)

Bird houses

Nets with long handles for cleaning pond

Educational, permanent signs

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Cornell University

NE Beginners Farm Project

Online Classes For Aspiring,

New, and Experienced Farmers

“The expertise and resources present-

ed and available in the course are

awesome and arm me with the infor-

mation needed to make better deci-

sions.”

Interactive 5-7 week courses con-

nect you to the information and

people you need to start a success-

ful farm business or diversify your

farm

Led by experienced educators and

farmers

Take a single course or start at the

beginning and work your way

through the courses in order

Visit: http://

www.nebeginningfarmers.org/online-

courses/

Day-Old Pheasant

Rearing Project

The DEC is once again distributing

day-old pheasant chicks for rearing and

release projects.

Why raise pheasants? Rearing pheasants is enjoyable,

challenging, and teaches youth

responsible behavior.

Released pheasants offer fall hunt-

ing opportunity.

People enjoy seeing and hearing

pheasants.

For more information on the Day-Old

Pheasant Chick program or to order

chicks please call the CCESC office at

845-292-6180 or email Michelle Lipari

at [email protected].

The deadline for orders will be March

18, 2016.

2016 Annual Tree

& Shrub Program

Sullivan County Soil & Water Conser-

vation District is offering their Annual

Tree & Shrub program now through

April 11, 2016.

Varieties offered include: conifers,

deciduous trees and shrubs, ground

covers, conservation packets, and fruit

trees.

Other available items include: bluebird

and wood duck boxes, butterfly boxes,

bat roosting boxes, owl/hawk boxes,

fertilizer tablets, marking flags, deer

repellant, and barley straw.

For a complete list, prices, and order-

ing information visit: http://

www.sullivanswcd.org/tree-shrub-

program/ or call 845-292-6552.

February is National:

Homemade Soup Day Boy Scouts’ Day

Don’t Cry Over Spilled Milk Day Shut-in Visitation Day

Organ Donor Day Love Your Pet Day

Cabbage Day

The average life span of a

fox in the wild is only 18 months

to 2 years

US chocolate manufacturers use

approximately 3.5 million pounds

of whole milk daily to make

milk chocolate.

New York

State motto:

Excelsior which means

Ever Upward Ice seldom

freezes uniformly. It may be a foot

thick in one

location and only an inch or two just

a few feet away. In the Southern

Hemisphere

February is the

seasonal

equivalent of

August

Cornell's Equine Hospital has

about 2,000 patient visits a year.

The Ambulatory Production

Medicine Services sees 40,000

horses, cattle, goats, and other

farm animals annually. Black oil

sunflower seeds attract the largest

variety of birds

Sullivan County

was organized in 1809


Charles Keating

Cell: 570-430-1045

Fax: 570-689-2688

Member Exchange

ANIMALS & SUPPLIES

Cattle Feed Bran $160 ton delivered call 845-

292-9224 for information

Ewes, lambs for sale. Il de Franc x Dorset

crosses. Easy keepers. All twins, some blacks. Triplet 2 year old ram. Freezer lambs. La Mancha doe and female twins. Apple Pond Farm 845 482 4764

Rabbits for all Reasons and Chicks to Hens of

Many Breeds. Member of A.R.B.A. for 37 years. 845-888-0274

Oak Ridge Farm – Horses Boarded, Large

Indoor arena, excellent quality hay grown on farm, lessons available 845-482-4686

Lashside Farm. Full board or turnout. 845-292

-3765

Retired Horse Boarding on 45 acre farm. Your

horse will be well taken care of on our peace-ful farm. 845-482-4779

Lambs, Baby Goats and Hay 845-434-7764

Registered Polled Hereford Bulls for Sale.

Bred cows. Call Stone Ridge Farm 845-439-4359

Trout for sale. 6"-8" Brook Trout. Delivered or

picked up. Call Beaverkill Trout Hatchery for details. 845-439-4947

Bring us your retiring horse or those in need of

rest. We will provide personalized care on our 50 acre farm at reasonable cost. Heaven’s Gait Farm 1-516-721-9173.

For Sale: Miniature Donkey Jacks. 845-482-

4061

Goats for sale. 845-252-7434

AUTOS & OTHER VEHICLES

Motorcycle Camper opens to 14ft. Queen size

sleeping area, pedestal table, attached cooler like new 845-292-4013

1994 Volvo 940 127,540 miles original owner,

garage kept, asking $2300 845-985-2302

4 person peddle boat, Large, Mint heavy duty

~ 2003 Arctic Cat pantera, 2 up(seater) 2000 miles, mint condition snowmobile ~ Artic cat 370cc snowmobile 1000 miles. Mint condition Call for prices Pete (845-557-8678) [email protected]

1987 H-D Sportster, 9500 miles, excellent

condition. Lots of extras $2200 obo. 2005 Artic cat sno-pro F7 Excellent Condition, $ 4100 miles. $3000.00

EQUIPMENT FOR SALE

5 Power Angle Plow for 1980’s CJ Jeep all

controls work $450 845-985-7052

John Deere 3010, Diesel, WFE, Dual Hyd.

Outlets, Rops. Asking $6,000. 845-551-1649

5ft bush hog for sale. 845-428-5005

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

Snowblower—Agway gas dual stage 6 speed

#523 23” wide $280 or BO 845-791-4501

Little Bear of Aspen Snow Shoes—2 pr. $45

973-890-1747 Leave message

300 gal gas tank with hand pump on skids

$300.00 845-647-8506

Casio- multi function display electric keyboard

with stand. 845-887-5288

Lawn Stork-A sign you rent out when some-

one is having a baby. Start your own business

$200.00 OBO 845-557-6090

Maytag 16 cu freezer 2 yrs old $200; Full Size

Microwave $25; 2 two drawer file cabinets $10 ea. Dorm size fridge $10 292-5098 Narrows-burg

Yarn for sale. Alpaca 2 ply& core yarn 516-

941-7207

2 slots machines, mint working condition.

Lights and sound with tokens ~ Antique Mantle clocks (mint) Many other items Pete 845-557-8678 [email protected]

1983 Glassport 19' 7'' inboard/outboard, 350

Chevy and 20' dual axle trailer. Needs work. Make offer. 203 740 0167

Hot water radiators 25.5" x 15.5" to 47" [10

total] and 19" x 36.5" and 39" BO 203-740-0167

Men’s size 8 chest high fishing waders with

felt soles. Worn once paid $200 asking $85. 914-237-2329.

5 foot 3 pt. hitch Woods Finish Moore RM59.

Asking $500. 434-6850

HAY FOR SALE

HAY – Square Bales - Local Delivery available

845-887-4582

Hay 1st, 2nd, 3rd square, round and wrapped.

Protein – 19.1 – 22.6 composted. Topsoil, sand, gravel and cattle. 845-985-7866

Hay square bales 845-807-2532

Round Hay Bales for sale – 583-6024

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Member Exchange

‘TIS THE SEASON

BK Logging Firewood for Sale—Standing Tim-

ber Wanted hard & soft wood 845-292-4942

Firewood delivered 845-807-3236

FARMERS’ MARKET CORNER

Wacky Weeds Produce Natural Grown Certified

Wholesale Farmer 845-693-1153

Muthig Farm - Maple Syrup, Maple Cream,

Maple Jelly, Maple Sugar. Tours in March by apt. 845 -292-7838

Justus Asthalter Maple Syrup Inc. – New &

used maple equipment & supplies for all size maple producers. Syrup, Cream, Candies, we ship anywhere. Sugar Hill Containers and Leader glass in stock. Call us at 845-292-8569 or email [email protected]/ www.justusmaple.com

CATSKILL MOUNTAIN HONEY Pollen, propo-

lis, Royal Jelly, bee supplies & equipment. Hives supers frames from our shop. Save $$ - Jim Kile 845-647-6759

Farm fresh real food prepared and delivered

weekly. Naturalcontents.com 888-551-8625

Wahldairyfarm.com Home grown Pork, Beef

and Eggs. Guinea Fowl – 845-887-5737

Asian Specialty Vegetables. Charlie Koh.

Seon Organic Farm 631-599-0072

Nutritious and Delicious Home Made Soups

and Breads delivered to your door. Woodridgesoupemporium.com

Organic Garlic for sale; reasonable prices. Call

John 845-292-1195

"Dogs Luv'em" all natural Murray's chicken dog

treats. 845-283-1128

Story’s Neversink Plant Co.-Rare succulents

and interesting plants. By app’t. Only. John W. Story, Proprietor 845-985-5071

Korwan's Nursery Rhododendrons, perennials,

trees, shrubs, and woodcarving. Landscaping 845-482-3345

Beaverkill Trout Hatchery- top quality trout,

brook, brown & rainbow for sale. Trout preserve open Apr.1- Labor Day- 845-439-4947 email: [email protected]

THEODORA ORGANIC FARM Email: Theo-

[email protected] 646-710-0505 “No Farms, No Food”

On farm vegetable and fruit stand open Satur-

day 10-2. River Brook Farm, Cochecton, NY 845-932-7952

Fertrell organic fertilizers, soil amendments and

complete soil testing with recommendations available. Baron Organics, Products & Support, Jeffersonville, NY 12748. 845-482-3902

FOR BETTER BUSINESS

Steven N. Mogel Attorney At Law 457 Broad-

way, STE 16A Monticello, NY 12701 www.sullivancountylawyers.com 845-791-4303

Licensed Security Guards & Any size property

patrol. Alarm & camera installation with central station. Since 1980” When you are away your

neighbors will play” Reasonable rates. 845-557-8678. [email protected]

Marshall & Sterling provides a full line of prop-

erty & casualty insurance, personal insurance for home, auto and life, group benefits and health plans-please call Brian Seigerman at 845-794-5544 ext 2615 for free no obligation quote.

Lawrence I Oestrich, Licensed Land Surveyor,

Estimates, Boundaries & Sub-divisions 845-791-4541

Muthig & Sons - Landscaping - Logging -

Decks - Roofs - Firewood (845) 807-1711

Clown for all occasions, info @

www.misssunshinetheclown.com for all your party entertainment. 845-807-6222

Klein's Tax Service. 25+ Years Experience.

(845) 292-9225

Wurtsboro Veterinary Clinic- 163 Sullivan St.

Box 190, Wurtsboro, NY 12790 845-888-4884 Dr. Linda Tintle, Dr. Dean Tinter, Dr. Nancy Odell, Dr. Joe D’Abbraccio

Norbert’s Clock Repair. Antique specialist. Fair

Price. For estimate/pickup 845-887-5831

Old interesting barn finds? Call for free apprais-

al 482-4901

Hartley Consulting, INC. Strategic Development

for Non Profits. www.hartleyconsulting.com

Duke Pottery. www.dukepottery.com Pottery

Studio, Art Gallery, Gift Shop. Open Year Round, Fri, Sat, Sun 11:00-5:00 or by chance. 855 Co. Rd. 93, Roscoe, NY

Clemente S Frances, Attorney at Law 845-887-

6344 or 570-729-8607. PO Box 866 32 Lower Main St. Callicoon, NY 12723

O&L Digital Photo- Weddings, Sweet 16, Birth-

days, Baptisms and special events. Album packages & DVD video. 845-932-5020 or 917-693-9891 www.dbase.com or [email protected]

FURNITURE & HANDMADE ITEMS

Visit Charlie Barbuti Furniture Mall for all your

furniture and mattress needs. 292-4826 - [email protected]

Majek Furniture- Full Line Furniture and Mat-

tress showroom; www.Majekfurniture.com

FOR A BETTER YOU

Jin Shin Jyutsu, Near Gra-

hamsville. Energetic, Harmo-nizing 647-6572

Yoga classes near Neversink

Dam. Gentle stretches for seniors and beginners. Sched-ule Mon, Wed, Sat a.m. Thurs. p.m. I free introductory class. Yoga improves flexibility & health. Reiki sessions by appt. Relieve stress & pain. Call Joy 845-292-7870

REAL ESTATE –

AGENCIES, PROPERTIES,

& RENTALS

Strumpflers Boarding House- 845-252-6675

Catskill Brokers, Inc. Real Estate Services.

Cynthia L. Johnson, Broker. Woodbourne, NY 845-434-7860- email: [email protected]

For all your real estate needs come for a visit

and stay for a lifetime. “Trout Town USA” Ros-coe, NY. Sullivan County, Delaware County – [email protected]

McKean Realtors – Farms and Lake Front

Homes 845-583-6003

Barbanti Realty- 40 years in business- 845-292

-2800

Rieber Realty, Monticello, NY 845-794-0211.

www.RieberRealty.com

WANTED

Looking for a piglet to raise for 4 months for

slaughter. 733-4031 or emaill ler384 @hotmail.com

Wanted: Speedex Tractors Parts & Accessories

845-557-8030

Wanted: Llama for pet. Please call 845-482-

3509

Wanted: Side Delivery Hay Rake in Working

Condition. Call Mike 482-3628

ORGANIZATIONS & EVENTS

Community Garden Club meets the 3rd Tues-

day of each month at 1:00 pm location to be announced. Come join us! Call 845-794-6139 for details.

Garden Lovers – consider joining a garden

club. Meets 3rd Tues. of each month. Call 845-794=6139

Marshall & Sterling provides a full line of prop-

erty & casualty insurance, personal insurance for home, auto, life, group benefits & health plans – please call Brian Seigerman at 845-794-5544 ext 2615 for a free no obligation quote.

http://www.Majekfurniture.com

Earl Kinney

Excavating & Trucking

Ready To Meet Your Needs Free Estimates - 40 Years Experience

DRAINAGE SEPTIC SYSTEMS

FOUNDATIONS DRIVEWAYS

ROADS PONDS

LAND CLEARING GRADING

STONE SAND GRAVEL REDSHALE

No Job Too Big or Too Small

887-5540

OFFICE - 46 ROCK AVE., HORTONVILLE EVENINGS - 887-5647

J. HUGHSON EXCAVATING, INC.

- CONSTRUCTION -

Foundations — Sand — Gravel—Fill—Topsoil

Septic Systems Installed

Trucking & Hauling Bulldozing

845-482-9826

PO Box 557

Jeffersonville, NY 12748

february extension connection sullivan county 2016

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