Volume LXXXXVI, No. 12 Liberty, NY -:- December, 2015 (USPS) 525 - 100

Commissioner of NYS Ag to Speak at CCE Annual Meeting

Master Gardener Volunteers and Sullivan Renaissance crafted

center pieces for the Interfaith Council Thanksgiving Dinner.

John Sean

Colleen Ka

itlyn

Erica D.

Michelle

Erica L.

Nic

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Tracey

Melin

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Winter Livestock Management

Growing Mushrooms for Fun & Profit

Herbs for the Holidays

Calico Geese Member Wins

NYS Quilt Challenge

Your Business Can Become a Champion

Good Nutrition in Our Schools

Caregivers ~ Happy Holidays?

Youth Opportunities

In Case You Missed It

2015 Gala Photos & Recap

Upcoming Programs

Raising Service Dogs Info Class

4-H Youth Winter Workshops

CCE SC 101st Annual Meeting

4-H Volunteer Training 101 & 102

Bonnie Marylin Dayna

SueAnn Susan

Tara

Page 2 Extension Connection December, 2015

The Extension Connection Edited by: Nicole Slevin & Colleen Monaghan

Layout & Design by: Tracey Argent

Produced at Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County

2015 Board of Directors Donna Willi..……..…...…..………….………..………..President

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

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

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

Dawn Boyes

Christopher Gozza

Sonja Hedlund

Steve Mogel

Edward Moran

Louisa Parker

Mike Sakell

Janet Threshman

Kitty Vetter, Legislative Rep.

Staff Members

Colleen Monaghan...……………..…………...Executive Director

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

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

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

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

Sean Welsh…...Family & Youth Development Team Coordinator

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

Message from the Executive Director 3

Winter Livestock Management 4

Growing Mushrooms for Fun and Profit 5

Herbs for the Holidays 6

Calico Geese Member Wins NYS Quilt Challenge 6

Your Business Can Become a Champion 7

Good Nutrition in Our Schools 7

Caregivers ~ Happy Holidays? 8

Youth Opportunities 8

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In Case You Missed It 9

Upcoming Programs & Events 10

101st Annual Meeting 11

2015 Gala 12

CCESC Spotlights 14

2016 Enrollment Card 15

CCESC Wish List 16

Fast Facts & News to Use 17

Member Exchange 18

December, 2015 Extension Connection Page 3

Colleen Monaghan, Executive Director

cm638@cornell.edu

SC Tree Farms SC Tree Farms Season’s greetings CCE enrollees!

New York State Department of Ag and

Markets Commissioner Richard Ball

will be the guest speaker at Cornell

Cooperative Extension Sullivan Coun-

ty’s 101st Annual Meeting to be held

Thursday, December 17, 2015 at 7:00

pm at the Extension Education Center

in Liberty. Please join us to hear his

take on balancing the growing local

foods movement, the link between ag-

riculture and public health, and ensur-

ing ongoing, quality support of com-

mercial enterprises that drive agricul-

tural economic development in Sulli-

van County and across the state. Our

board of directors will recognize the

local Friends of Extension Award re-

cipients in 2015 and attendees will en-

joy a casual reception highlighting lo-

cal food options and opportunities, im-

mediately following the meeting.

I must extend a huge THANK YOU to

the nearly 100 members, staff, and vol-

unteers who came out to Bernie’s Holi-

day Restaurant for the second annual

gala. With a lot of help from the Fund

Development Committee, auctioneer

Eddie Moran Jr., local business donors,

and all attendees, CCE raised about

$10,000 in under four hours! A very

special thank you to Kitty Vetter,

CCE’s Legislative Liaison to the

Board, for her steady and unwavering

commitment to the vitality of the Sulli-

van County community and of Exten-

sion, and for taking the time to attend

and contribute auction items for the

gala, two years in a row. We are so

grateful to have her as part of the Ex-

tension family and thank Kitty for her

service while appointed.

The next Extension Connection will

look a little different than the regular

monthly newsletter edition and will be

the last issue for those who don’t re-

new their enrollment. January’s edition

will serve as CCE’s annual report and

will highlight the amazing programs,

donors, and progress made throughout

the year. So that you don’t miss an is-

sue, be sure to re-up your enrollment

by calling the office, stopping in, or

visiting sullivancce.org.

While we’re busy wrapping up one

program year, we’re also hard at work

on the next. By the time the February

newsletter rolls around, we’ll have sev-

eral new nutrition and Healthy Fami-

lies department staff to introduce to

you. Before we get to those, please join

me in welcoming Susan Hamilton to

the Extension family as the newly ap-

pointed director of programs. Susan

brings a wealth of experience in pro-

gram administration, volunteer man-

agement, and community and youth

development to the team. Ultimately,

Susan will provide direct supervision

and support to all program staff and

volunteers as we continue to grow the

quality and reach of Extension pro-

gramming in response to requests from

Sullivan County residents and leaders.

As the weather continues to cool and

the holidays approach, I truly hope that

each of you are able to take some time

to slow down, break bread with your

family and friends, and reflect with

cautious satisfaction on another year

gone by. The rituals we as individuals,

families, and organizations participate

in at this time of year— the galas,

brunches, and annual meetings—

remind us to enjoy and celebrate each

other and our successes, in spite of our

differences and challenges. The shorter

days provide a bit of respite and time

to give thanks for the beautiful and

generous community that is Sullivan

County. There is energy, anticipation,

and hope for a bright future here. At

your request, CCE is committed to be-

ing an important cornerstone of that

future and we thank you for sharing

your vision and confidence with us.

Until next month, may your holiday

season be blessed with kindness,

friendship, and warmth.

Diehl Farm & Market Owner: Jack Diehl

Route 52A & Gaebel Rd. Callicoon NY 12723 845-807-3131, 845-798-3815, 845-887-4935

Hours: Sunday through Saturday

Year Established: 1970's

Varieties of Trees: White spruce, blue

spruce, Fraser firs, Douglas firs

How Do You Sell? Cut your own, pick your

own, precut

Friendly Acres Owner: Doug Diehl

728 County Rte. 114, Cochecton, NY 12726 845- 932-8523 www.facebook.com/FriendlyAcresFarm

Hours: Any time

Other Products: Wreaths, and cookies/

hot chocolate served

How Do You Sell? Cut your own, pick your

own, precut

Maplehorst Farm Nursery Owner: John Rapp

151 Rapp Rd., Monticello, NY 12701 845- 794-8596 maplehorst151@gmail.com

Hours: 11/27/15- 12/24/15 Daily 9 am- 8 pm

Year Established: 1920’s

Acreage: 165 Acres; 40 acres of trees

Varieties of Trees: Fraser fir, balsam, blue

spruce

Other Products: Wreaths, kissing balls,

garland, and gift shop with hand crafted items like local maple syrup

How Do You Sell? Cut your own, fresh cut

Pine Farm Owner: Caroline Likel

121 Eagin Rd., Youngsville, NY 12791 607-591-5507 www.pinefarmchristmastrees.com pinefarmchristmastrees@gmail.com

How Do You Sell? Cut your own, pick your

own

Tips on Cut Tree Care: www.sullivancce.org

Page 4 Extension Connection December, 2015

DHI October Herd-

code

Herdowner Type Breed # of

Cows

Milk Fat Protein

70096 Brandon Peters Dairy DHI-AP H 94.5 21870 798 678

70120 J&E Weissmann

Farms

DHIR-AP H 36.0 19916 761 617

70146 Thony’s Dairy DHI-AP H 58.4 18200 712 570

70021 Glassel, Robert DHI-AP H 47.6 18702 635 569

70374 Weissmann

MShorthorns

DHIR-AP M 22.4 18051 682 568

70093 Hughson Wilfred DHI-AP H 114.7 16528 636 518

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

Rain, sleet, snow, ice, freezing tempera-

tures—winter can be a real struggle for

two- or four-legged animals. Those of

us with two legs can generally put on a

warmer coat or go inside to warm up

with a cup of something hot, but what

can livestock managers do to keep ani-

mals healthy and comfortable in win-

ter?

WATER

The necessity of a clean and reliable

year-round source of water cannot be

overemphasized. Novice managers of-

ten mistakenly believe that animals can

meet water requirements by eating

snow or licking ice. With daily water

requirements varying from three gallons

(sheep) to 14 gallons (cattle), one can

see that livestock would need to spend

every waking hour eating snow to meet

their requirements. Ice and snow con-

sumption also lowers body temperature

and increases maintenance energy

needs, so it should be discouraged.

Water consumption is encouraged when

water temperature is 37°F or above.

Tank heaters may be required to ensure

that water sources do not freeze. Be

sure to follow manufacturers’ recom-

mendations to prevent fires and electric

shocks or electrocution of livestock. If

heaters are not used, unfrozen water

should be provided several times a day.

Ensuring adequate water intake will

encourage optimal health and perfor-

mance of livestock and help prevent

serious conditions such as colic and

impaction.

ENERGY REQUIREMENTS

Livestock’s maintenance nutritional

requirements can increase significantly

during cold weather. Requirements in-

crease dramatically if animals become

wet and/or there is appreciable wind

Energy requirements for an animal with

a wet coat increase by two percent for

every degree drop in the wind chill tem-

perature.

Energy can be provided through grain

or additional roughage (hay). Roughage

is generally preferable due to its feeding

safety, lower cost, and greater heat re-

leased during digestion. However,

roughage is in short supply in most are-

as this winter, so grain (corn, barley,

wheat, oats, etc.) may be more accessi-

ble and affordable. Frequent small grain

feedings are safer than one large daily

feeding. Grain supplementation rates

will vary with species. Some cold and

wet weather fronts can result in predic-

tions that livestock will need close to a

100% increase in energy requirements

to help them maintain normal body

temperature and functions, but such a

large, sudden, and short-term increase

in energy intake is not healthy for most

animals. All dietary changes, be they

increases or decreases, should be made

gradually. Although dietary energy in-

creases are necessary during inclement

weather, livestock will fare better if

they have sufficient body condition to

call upon during times of need.

FEEDING

Labor availability is often a major fac-

tor in determining how and how often

animals are fed in winter. With daily

hand feeding, managers will have a bet-

ter sense of individual animal’s health

and appetite, but hand feeding is labor

intensive. Feeding big bales to a group

of animals once a day or even less often

saves labor, but individual animal

health can be overlooked. Animals fed

directly on the ground will often waste

50% of their hay, as will animals that

are fed more than they can consume at

one feeding.

Whatever feeding method is employed,

managers must be sure there is adequate

bunk or head space so every animal has

the opportunity to eat its share of the

ration. Dividing animals into groups

based on nutritional requirements and

feeding groups appropriately will make

correct feeding more likely. Pregnant

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December, 2015 Extension Connection Page 5

There are dozens of crops that can be

farmed in the understory of a forest

including ginseng, floral and ornamen-

tal crops, specialty wood products,

fruits, and mushrooms. Most agrofor-

estry crops are generally considered

niche market crops and may require a

little more marketing work on your

part, but the potential profits are worth

it. Which one to try? Many agroforest-

ry crops have a natural timing that put

the majority of their work at different

times of the year. Maple: tapping, col-

lecting and boiling in early spring; gin-

seng: harvesting and drying in the fall;

mushrooms: inoculating in early spring

and harvest throughout the summer.

Look at your farm’s schedule and the

timing of the agroforestry crops you’re

interested in to see which will fit best.

Remember, they all have some sort of

year-round work, whether it is scouting

for pests, fixing tubing, or marketing.

Take all of the tasks into consideration.

One agroforestry crop that is garnering

a lot of interest is mushrooms. General-

ly speaking, agroforestry mushrooms

are those grown in logs or woodchips

in the understory of a forest. The most

commonly grown are shiitake

(pronounced “sheetaakee”), oyster, and

lion’s mane. Some lesser grown are

chicken of the woods, hen of the

woods, and wine cap stropharia. How-

ever, the vast majority of commercial

producers only grow shiitake. There

are only a few commercial agroforestry

mushroom growers, so the potential for

a market in your area is probably good,

but check into it before you start.

Each mushroom strain has preferred

host species. It is easiest to match the

fungus strain with the trees you have.

Contact a mushroom supplier to dis-

cuss the best strain(s) for you. The

timeline: fresh logs are cut in late win-

ter or early spring and inoculated soon

after. Inoculation refers to the process

of placing a known mushroom strain

inside logs to colonize them. Two

standard inoculating methods are drill-

ing small holes and filling the holes

with spawn (pre-colonized substrate

such as dowels, sawdust or grain), or

cutting larger logs into rounds and

stacking them totem style with spawn

layered between the rounds. Once the

logs are inoculated, they are left to col-

onize for one to two years, depending

on the mushroom species and wood

species. Colonization happens in a lay-

ing yard where the logs are stacked in

some manner. This is a cool, moist ar-

ea, that has a dense overhead canopy of

conifers to provide year-round shade.

Access to water is also handy, such as

a creek, but is not paramount in choos-

ing a laying yard. Maintaining high

moisture content in the log is important

- it is a fungus after all. To increase the

chance of producing a successful crop,

you should use freshly cut, green logs

as stock. Also, consider watering the

logs during the summer and plan to

protect them from the dry winter sun.

After the logs are colonized they will

begin to fruit. Fruiting will be light the

first year, and pick up in the middle

years. Logs can have multiple flushes

of mushroom each year and can fruit

for 2-6 years depending on the species

of wood. Once all of the nutrients have

been extracted, the log will be very

light and no longer able to support

mushrooms.

Fruiting will come

in flushes, depend-

ing on temperature

and the strain, and

can be forced

twice a year by

shocking in water.

Harvest with a

sharp knife every

couple of days.

Mushrooms are

highly perishable,

so quickly put

them into cool storage and sell. Your

marketing method needs to be deter-

mined BEFORE mushrooms appear.

Consider restaurants, farmers’ markets,

and local groceries. You can also sell

dried mushrooms for a year-round mar-

ket.

More information about agroforestry

mushrooms, including links, videos,

workshops, and detailed instructions

can be found at the NY Forest Mush-

room Growers Network at

mushrooms.cals.cornell.edu.

Enjoy the fruits of your harvest!

Source: Adapted and written by Rebec-

ca Hargrave, Cornell Cooperative Ex-

tension of Chenango County

Submitted by Melinda Meddaugh, Ag & Natural Resources Resource Educator

Page 6 Extension Connection December, 2015

The smells of rosemary, thyme, sage,

parsley, and chives are reminiscent of

a hardy, warm, Thanksgiving meal

with family and friends. As you com-

plete your fall cleanup and the leaves

are all raked, it is time to think about

herbs. Perennial herbs, such as orega-

no, thyme, rosemary, and sage, can

withstand late fall temperatures until

the ground freezes. You can cut a

bunch of each and hang them upside

down to dry for the winter, in a cool,

dry place. If you prefer fresh herbs to

cook with, you can cut small bunches,

wrap the bunch of stems with a wet

paper towel, and place in a loosely

closed plastic bag. They will keep for

a few weeks in the dark produce draw-

er of the fridge. Parsley, which can

withstand light frosts, will not last out-

side as long as the more hardy herbs.

It can be covered with a cloche into

early winter, but is best cut and stored

as mentioned above. If you have an

abundance of parsley, either flat leaf

or curly, you can prepare a parsley

pesto and freeze in tablespoon chunks

for use through the winter. A table-

spoon dropped in a bubbling hot bowl

of soup or a pot of cooked noodles

adds a fresh, healthy taste of summer

to any winter day.

Two herbs that can be brought inside

for the winter are rosemary and

chives. Rosemary is a tender ever-

green perennial that must be potted up

and brought inside in Zone 6 and be-

low. Rosemary is an excellent indoor

plant, though it needs attention. It

needs easily draining soil and a pot big

enough to give roots room to grow. It

is best to place herbs in a cool location

(not next to a heater or wood burning

stove) with a south facing window that

gets five hours of light. Rather than

overwater its soil, mist it occasionally.

Enjoy the wonderful pungent, piney

smell through the winter! If you’re

holiday mood strikes, prune it in the

shape of an evergreen tree! Chives

are also a great herb to bring inside for

the winter. Chives are hardy perenni-

als in our area. You can dig up a

clump and pot it, then let the foliage

die down and freeze for several weeks.

Bring the pot indoors to a sunny, cool

spot. Water well and harvest chives

throughout the winter. Your potatoes

will thank you.

Source: gardening.cornell.edu

Photo: texashomeandgarden.com

Jean’s account of her quest:

The Row by Row Experience is a na-

tionwide plus Canada program where

you travel to eight different quilt stores

and get their free pattern or purchase

the complete kit to make a quilt. To

win, you have to be the first person to

return the finished quilt to any partici-

pating quilt store. I thought it had to be

one of the stores where you got the pat-

tern, which would have made more

sense. It is sad that it was a contest of

speed rather than quality because I

would have tried to quilt mine differ-

ently, but I just did basic quilting. I

was amazed to win anything because it

took me a long time to gather my pat-

terns and then my machine broke

down. It turned out to be a good thing

because my husband bought me a new,

much better machine with an 11" harp

when we found out the repair was over

$200 with no guarantee that it wouldn't

happen again.

I won the prize from Gunn's Country

Corner and Quilt Shop north of Water-

town. In addition to the 26 fat quarters

that all the stores gave out I received

many nice items from their store and a

gift certificate.

I'm not in love with the quilt but I did

have fun putting it together. I enjoyed

discovering the many quilt shops that I

never even knew about it. Even if you

don't participate in the contest, if you

go to the website when you travel, you

can look up quilt shops by state and

have a blast exploring.

Jean Planishek, Calico Geese, CCE Community Group Member

Wins NYS Row by Row Quilt Challenge

Submitted by Dayna Valenti, Community Horticulture Educator

December, 2015 Extension Connection Page 7

Submitted by SueAnn Boyd, Healthy Schools Program Educator

Submitted by Erica Dahl, ESNY Community Nutrition Educator

Become an Eat Smart New York Hud-

son Valley Champion through our free

service, available to local businesses

who work with or employ those who

are eligible for SNAP benefits. Your

business can work toward providing

your employees and clientele a healthi-

er environment and earn state wide

recognition for your efforts. Employ-

ees are the most valuable assets at any

company and helping them maintain a

healthy lifestyle will result in a happier

and more productive staff. Workplace

wellness initiatives have been shown

to reduce absenteeism, build a sense of

camaraderie among staff members,

and reduce a company’s operating ex-

penses. Are you ready to be a champi-

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The Eat Smart New York Hudson Val-

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sustainable, and holistic strategies that

promote improved nutrition and in-

creased physical activity. Let us help

you determine how you can make sim-

ple changes in policy and procedure to

help your staff and clientele achieve

their goals. We can use our experi-

ence and statewide network to help

you see how similar businesses are

providing employees and clientele

with the benefits of workplace well-

ness.

By setting and achieving measurable

healthy lifestyle goals, your agency

will earn bronze, silver, or gold med-

als. Eat Smart New York Hudson Val-

ley will recognize your accomplish-

ments by documenting your progress

on our webpage and through social

media. We can also assist you in pro-

moting your efforts in various forms of

media. The Eat Smart New York

Hudson Valley team believes that

there should be a spotlight on those

businesses striving to improve the

health of the community through

workplace wellness initiatives.

To learn more about the process to

become an Eat Smart New York Hud-

son Valley Champion, please contact

Erica Dahl, Community Nutrition Edu-

cator at 845-292-6180 or via e-mail at

edd58@cornell.edu.

Good nutrition is fundamental to healthy living. Schools have a significant role in providing students with good nutrition, help-

ing to teach lifelong patterns of healthful behaviors. Many children consume at least half of their meals at school, and with more

than 32 million children participating in the National School Lunch Program, good nutrition at school is more important than

ever. Good nutrition is associated with increased focus and attention, improved test scores, better classroom behavior, and a bet-

ter understanding of healthy eating behaviors. Good nutrition has also shown improved cognitive function, especially memory,

and improved mood.

Schools can help encourage healthy choices by implementing strategies to improve nutrition among students, staff, and teachers.

For example, offering healthier food options such as fruit and non-sugar sweetened beverages at your school’s snack bar, school

events, and classroom parties can make choosing healthy snacks over sugary ones a no-brainer!

Schools are now celebrating in a healthier way by offering only healthy food and beverages at school celebrations and holiday

parties. For example, serve festive treats like green and red fruit kabobs for a holiday party to celebrate in a healthy way. Instead

of celebrating birthdays with sugar and junk food, some schools are allowing students to choose from a menu of healthy options,

such as having lunch with the teacher or having a class dance party. They have eliminated candy and junk food as a reward in

the classroom and have been allowing five minutes of extra recess or play time instead.

It is important to reinforce healthy eating at school events and ensure healthy options are offered. Creating a district or school-

wide policy on concession stand food guidelines to support healthy eating for students, staff, and families attending events is

another great way to improve health. When it comes to school fundraisers, try out alternatives like hosting a walk-a-thon, gift

card sales, book fairs, or selling fresh fruit. For more information on how to improve nutrition into your schools, call Cornell

Cooperative Extension or email SueAnn Boyd at srb46@cornell.edu

Page 8 Extension Connection December, 2015

Upon many families falls the role of

caregiving. Often it is lovingly ten-

dered, following the footsteps of a pre-

vious generation’s example and prepa-

rations. Sometimes it’s thrust onto us,

at the most inopportune time, but it is

done with grace despite a host of quick

adaptations, new skills, and realigned

priorities (and quite a bit of flexibility).

The most unlucky of scenarios is the

unwilling, unprepared, and unsupported

caregiver creating angst that is un-

healthy for both the caregiver and the

care receiver. Now consider the addi-

tional pressure of the holidays.

A March 2014 article entitled “The

Problem of Caregiver Burden”,

by Journal of the American Medical

Association (JAMA) reported that:

Caregiving can be a 24 -hour job

without a break. In most cases,

the caregiver is a friend or fam-

ily member and therefore does

not have formal training in

caregiving. Up to 90% of adults

needing long - term care at home

are cared for by a family mem-

ber . Sometimes, performing a

large number of caregiver tasks

leaves l i t t le t ime for the care-

giver to tend to his or her own

needs. Over t ime, this can have

negative effects on the caregiv-

er: socially, psychologically,

and physically. This is known as

“caregiver burden .” Sometimes,

the caregiver becomes an

“invisible patient” despite fre-

quent interactions with the med-

ical system, because the focus is

always on the person being

cared for.

Certainly the caregiver who is within a

supportive environment (equipped with

the financial, emotional, and physical

resources) will find the 24/7 responsi-

bilities a challenge. But what of the

caregiver lacking those resources as

well as unprepared with the knowledge

and skills to support both themselves

and the patient? Many of those care-

givers in both situations will find them-

selves exhausted, experiencing stress-

related physical and emotional symp-

toms, and then feel guilty if they take

time to address their own needs. It is

imperative to take care of their needs

throughout the caregiving mode for

their own wellbeing. Caregiver health

impacts the wellbeing of our loved ones

as well ~ for when caregivers feel

stress, guilt and resentment it does not

translate into good care or positive out-

comes for the loved ones being cared

for.

Countless people caring for loved ones

are struggling (often silently) to meet

their own basic needs and maintain any

kind of quality of life. Family and

friends, as the holidays approach, rec-

ognize YOUR family caregivers near

and far and give them a hug. Offer

them a helping hand. Many of us are

unaware of how crucial caregivers are

in our lives.

Consider former First Lady Rosalyn

Carter’s quote:

“There are only four kinds of people in

the world:

those who have been caregivers,

those who are currently caregivers,

those who will be caregivers, and

those who will need caregivers.”

The Caregiver Resource Center wishes

all Sullivan County caregivers a good

night’s sleep, a peaceful moment, a

well-fed tummy (and perhaps an indul-

gent treat), a good laugh, good health,

and a big THANK YOU for all that you

do each and every day.

~ Bonnie

Submitted by Bonnie Lewis, RN, Dependent Care Educator

Produced in NY Contest February 27

Produced in New York (PiNY) is de-

signed to showcase the wide variety

and use of agricultural products grown

in NYS. This event is a great oppor-

tunity for youth to demonstrate their

food preparation skills while promoting

a tasty recipe that features NYS food

products. “Throwing out a fun fact

about your techniques or ingredients

could spice things up, but you do not

have to speak at all.” CCE Orange

County has invited 4-H’ers throughout

the southeast district to join this event

in Middletown on February 27 (snow

date February 28). Pre- registration

and payment of $5 is required to partic-

ipate. Please contact Marylin at

mlr34@cornell.edu. for information.

White House –

Every Kid in a Park Initiative

The Every Kid in a Park pass is availa-

ble for the 2015-2016 school year to

help children visit and enjoy the out-

doors and enjoy the country’s public

lands and waters. Now available to

every fourth-grader in the nation is an

"Every Kid in a Park" pass that's good

for free admission to all of America's

federal lands and waters -- for them

and their families -- for a full year." For

additional information, please go to:

http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-

office/2015/02/19/fact-sheet-launching-

every-kid-park-initiative-and-

designating-new-nation

Alpaca Livestock Project Anyone interested in raising an alpaca/

llama as a livestock project for 2016

Sullivan County Youth Fair, please

contact the CCESC office to add your

name to the interest list by calling

Michelle at 845-292-6180 or via e-mail

at mml249@cornell.edu.

December, 2015 Extension Connection Page 9

Tai Chi for Arthritis Training October 26 & 27

As part of ongoing efforts to reduce

falls and increase safety for our aging

community, Bonnie Lewis participated

in a two-day training funded by the

NYS Department of Health’s Older

Adult Fall Prevention Program, be-

coming certified as a Tai Chi for Ar-

thritis Instructor. This CDC evidenced

-based and approved program offers

gentle stretching and relaxing move-

ments that assist in increasing strength,

balance, and posture. The fall-

prevention program for seniors will be

offered within the next six months.

4-H Achievement Day November 1

Achievement Day celebrated active

4-H clubs and over 260 Cornell Coop-

erative Extension 4-H youth members.

Parents and volunteers attended this

awards ceremony putting a cap on the

2014-2015 program year. Youth are

recognized for their accomplishments

for the past year of project work, club

meetings, activities, and events and for

participation in county, regional, and

state 4-H. In addition to 113 4-H Rec-

ord Books submitted for evaluation,

4-H members turned in Community

Service Olympics Applications docu-

menting over 375 volunteer service

projects in Sullivan County. Individual

youth members received recognition in

special livestock and leadership

awards, and junior and senior incen-

tive trip awards were distributed to

encourage the increasing involvement

and development of 4-H youth across

the county.

Mastering Caregiver Transitions November 3

CRC travelled to Achieve Nursing

Home and Rehabilitation Facility to

speak to the Alzheimer’s Support

Group during their monthly meeting

on adjusting to major transitions while

caregiving. The board room was filled

with ten caregivers and one listened in

via conference call. Caregivers were

provided tools to assist them during

stressful times of adapting to changing

family roles, understanding the transi-

tional process, and how to learn from

the past.

Guiding Senior Healthcare Transitions November 5

The Caregiver Resource Center joined

the ongoing project of Older Adults

Transitioning Support (OATS) to pre-

sent at the Lumberland Senior Center.

Eleven seniors participated in examin-

ing the free booklet, Guiding Senior

Transitions, created by Karen Pantel,

EdD, MS, RN. Sections of the book

address health status, medications, and

personal lifestyle preferences. Future

classes will be scheduled for both indi-

viduals and professionals in healthcare

settings with the goal to make each

discharge or transfer to a new care set-

ting smooth and successful.

4-H Snowmobile Safety Certification

November 8

Twenty-nine youth completed a full

day Snowmobile Safe Operator’s

course conducted at Cornell Coopera-

tive Extension Sullivan County, earn-

ing certificates to operate a snowmo-

bile independently. New York State

Law requires children ages 10-17 to

carry their certificate at all times when

operating a snowmobile without the

supervision of an adult. This oppor-

tunity is offered annually by CCESC’s

4-H program at no charge to youth in

Sullivan County.

Caregiver Holiday Recognition November 10

To recognize National Family Care-

giver Month, the Caregiver Resource

Center hosted ten caregivers during the

annual family caregiver celebration at

Yiasou Café. Jodi Goodman of

CRMC addressed the importance of

caregivers in the hospital setting and

their role in hospital care. Jane Orcutt,

trained in music therapy, provided

unique and helpful musical tips to

soothe stress for both the caregiver and

the care receiver.

Why Tai Chi Helps Prevent Falls November 10

CRC joined 14 seniors at the monthly

White Sulphur Springs Senior Club

luncheon. Following lunch, the care-

giver program reviewed how Tai Chi

increases an individual’s muscle

strength, flexibility, and balance. Evi-

dence has proven that through routine

practice of this smooth, slow, and

graceful movement program, falls are

prevented. The warmup exercises were

demonstrated to the WSS Senior Club

members.

Congratulations Eddie S.

4H’er Eddie S. and team competed in

the National Dairy Bowl Challenge in

Louisville, Kentucky as one of four

youth to represent NY. He placed 9th

as an individual in his written test and

the NY team won 1st place nationally

and were undefeated! Congratulations

and great job Eddie!

High Tunnel Update

BOCES students were back at it this

month in planting cold-hearty greens

in the season extension high tunnel

here on CCE Sullivan campus. Now

the students will be able to harvest

greens in the cold of winter. There is

currently a plethora of lettuce sprout-

ing throughout the tunnel.

Page 10 Extension Connection December, 2015

Upcoming ProgramsUpcoming Programs

December, 2015 Extension Connection Page 11

A native New Yorker, Mr. Ball has

made a living in agriculture his entire

life. His inspiration to become a farmer

came from his grandparents, who were

lifelong dairy farmers. At 18 years old,

Mr. Ball began his career in agriculture

as a farm worker at a vegetable farm in

Rhode Island.

He later became operations manager of

that same farm. After 20 years in

Rhode Island, Mr. Ball moved back to

the Empire State with an opportunity to

become a farm owner.

For the past 20 years, he has been the

owner and operator of Schoharie Val-

ley Farms in Schoharie, NY, which

consists of 200 acres and produces a

wide range of vegetable crops, small

fruits and greenhouse crops. The farm

serves both retail and wholesale con-

sumers through an onsite farm market

known as “The Carrot Barn” and ships

to brokers and restaurants in the local

area as well as New York City.

Mr. Ball has held a number of posi-

tions within agriculture and community

organizations at the local, state and

national level, including:

Vice President - NYS Vegetable Grow-

ers Association

Board of Directors, Member of Execu-

tive Committee, Member of Audit

Committee, Chairman of Labor Com-

mittee - NY Farm Bureau

Member of Labor Committee (past

Chairman) - American Farm Bureau

Representative for Schoharie County -

Mohawk Valley Regional Economic

Development Council

Board of Directors (past President) -

Schoharie County Farm Bureau

President - Schoharie Valley Associa-

tion

Chairman - Schoharie Recovery, Inc., a

non-profit formed to help the recovery

effort from Hurricane Irene and Tropi-

cal Storm Lee

Past President - Schoharie County

Chamber of Commerce

Mr. Ball, his wife Shirley, and his three

children are actively engaged in farm-

ing with a growing number of future

farmers among the grandchildren.

Source: agriculture.ny.gov

Richard Ball,. Commissioner of NYS Department of Agriculture & Markets

101101stst Annual MeetingAnnual Meeting

Page 12 Extension Connection December, 2015

Linda & Robert Kays

Bob and Linda have a total of 56 years

of farming under their belt and over 40

years serving as CCE and 4-H volun-

teers in every capacity, from club lead-

ership to planning ag events, and serv-

ing on the board. The Kays started Sul-

livan County’s very first 4-H dairy

club and have since mentored dozens

of children, including their own chil-

dren and grandchildren, to adulthood.

We are forever grateful for their contri-

bution to CCE, the county, and the ag-

ricultural community.

L to R: Board member Earl Myers, Robert

& Linda Kays. Professional photography

by ishotstudios.com

Neversink Farm

Conor and Kate Crickmore run this

small, certified organic farm, using

sustainable practices and modern tech-

niques to produce high quality vegeta-

bles on only an acre and a half. Part-

nering with CCESC this summer to

help introduce our season extension

programming, their high tunnel struc-

tures served as a model for others in

the field. Cornell is a premier hub for

sustainability, advancing research, and

cultivating collaboration. The Crick-

mores have exemplified this important

mission area and we are proud to call

them partners.

Dennis Hewston

Since June, Dennis has volunteered

over 40 hours to the Master Gardener

Volunteer program since June! He is

also a volunteer for Bethel Woods

Center for the Arts, Delaware High-

lands Conservancy, and Sullivan Re-

naissance. Dennis spent 40 years in the

insurance industry with positions in

underwriting and marketing on both

the insurance company and agency

side of the business. He officiated in

high school, college, and semi-

professional football for 30 years as

well as track and field on a local, state,

and regional level. He lives locally

with his wife Patricia. We are lucky to

have Dennis as a volunteer!

Janet Barbarite

Janet is a graduate of the 2014 CCESC

Master Gardener Volunteer training.

Since June of this year, Janet has vol-

unteered over 40 hours to the Master

Gardener Volunteer program since

June! She has been involved in vari-

ous activities that provide service in

the community including the annual

CCESC Plant Sale and the Sullivan

ARC/ Sullivan Renaissance Garden

Tour featuring Master Gardeners, and

Tour featuring master gardeners kept

us very busy and involved. Janet re-

tired after 37 years in the flavor and

fragrance industry and resides in Mon-

ticello but is willing to travel far and

wide in search of antiques and collecti-

bles. We look forward to continued

service in the community, with Janet!

Like us on Facebook for more

photos from our 2015 Gala

www.facebook.com/ccesullivan

CONTEST: Snapped shots at the gala

that capture the personality of CCE?

Send them to nas96@cornell.edu to

enter for a chance to win a bottle of

wine (white or red) and assorted CCE

goodies! Wine donated by White Lake

Wine & Spirits Shop.

Submitted by Nicole Slevin, Public Affairs Coordinator

L to R: Jean Barbarite, Dennis Hewston,

and program committee member Diana

Weiner. Professional photography by ishot-

studios.com

December, 2015 Extension Connection Page 13

immature animals are an important

group to feed separately. Pregnant heif-

ers, doelings, etc. must maintain them-

selves, finish growing, and grow a fe-

tus. Failing to meet their nutritional

needs may result in stunted animals,

poor milk production, and weak or

dead fetuses.

Don’t overlook minerals in the winter.

Keep trace mineralized salt available at

all times and try to protect it from the

elements. Although horses and cattle

do well with salt blocks, salt crumbles

are best for sheep and goats.

BODY CONDITION

Body condition is also called fat cover

or body reserves. It can be assessed in

all species through a process called

body condition scoring. Livestock

managers who body condition score

their animals use anatomical landmarks

and a five- or nine-point scoring sys-

tem to objectively measure animals’ fat

cover. Thick winter hair coats and

fleeces can hide poor body condition,

so body condition scoring requires

hands-on assessment of animals. Refer

to the recommended reference to learn

how to body condition score.

SHELTER

Shelter is another obvious winter live-

stock management concern. Animals

do not necessarily need or want to live

in an enclosed barn every day in the

winter and barns for shelter are not

practical for large herds of animals

such as beef cattle. However, protec-

tion from wind and rain will decrease

energy requirements and feed costs and

increase animal comfort. Three sided

sheds, hills, thickets of trees, and solid

or semisolid fences can all serve as

adequate breaks from the prevailing

winds. There must be sufficient space

for all animals to benefit or overcrowd-

ing and even trampling can occur. If

animals do not have enough space and

variety of landscape to select a spot

protected from the elements, a shelter

should be provided. Shelter require-

ments vary between species. If a struc-

ture is provided, be sure to keep the

bedding dry and as clean as possible.

Bedding helps insulate animals from

the cold ground. However, in bedding

soiled with animal wastes, ammonia

fumes can build up quickly in the lower

18” where recumbent animals breathe;

irritated respiratory lining is then very

susceptible to pneumonia causing bac-

teria and viruses. Provide good ventila-

tion so the air seems fresh, but do not

permit drafts in the structure.

MUD MANAGEMENT

All too often, where there are animals

in the winter, there is mud. With good

management and plan-

ning, the negative envi-

ronmental and animal

health impacts of mud

can be minimized. Mud is

most commonly found

where animals are forced

or choose to congregate.

Mud makes foot and hoof

diseases such as foot rot

and thrush more likely

and it causes animals to

be perpetually chilled.

The wetness of mud can

make parasite survival

more likely as well.

HEALTH CONCERNS

Your animals may have

special health concerns in

the winter, especially if

they are pregnant. Talk

with your veterinarian

about the vaccinations,

nutritional supplementa-

tion, and deworming your

animals may need. Win-

ter is often a good time to

address the overwintering

phase of internal parasites

to reduce environmental contamination

in the spring.

Just because it is winter there is no rea-

son to overlook animals’ need for exer-

cise to promote muscular and skeletal

health. Encourage exercise by varying

the location of feeding and watering

sites if possible. Exercise will help pre-

vent obesity and overgrown hooves.

Hoof care can easily be neglected in

the winter, but poor hoof care can lead

to several serious health problems.

Trim hooves regularly, provide good

nutrition, remove manure, and mini-

mize mud for optimal hoof health.

Source: Adapted from Oregon State

Small Farms Program

(Continued from page 4)

Page 14 Extension Connection December, 2015

Friend of Extension Spotlight - IShot Studios

Specializing in weddings and contemporary women's photography, Jasmine Guara of

Ishot Studios in Liberty is a new supporter of Cornell Cooperative Extension this year.

She donated a full professional make-over and photo session valued at $100 for the

Power Women’s package at our Afternoon Gala live auction. The package went for

over $400! In addition to the unique auction item, Ishot Studios also donated Jasmine’s

professional photography services to capture the event itself. We are so grateful to have

Jasmine’s support and we look forward to working together again!

Ishotstudios.com: “We want to show you how to exist in photographs.”

4-H Member Spotlight - Brianna C.

Six year member Brianna C. actively pursues every opportunity

that the Sullivan County 4-H Youth Development program is able

to offer. A member of the

Jack & Jill’s Club, the 4-H

Teen Group, and both the

4-H Shooting Sports and

Working Together Rabbit

Programs, she is not only

an active participant in the

project activities of these

groups, but often contrib-

utes her time as a teen

leader when needed.

In addition to shooting

sports and rabbits, Brianna

has enjoyed project work

in sewing and textiles,

horticulture, painting, rocketry and renewable energy with a partic-

ular effort in all things science, especially paleontology and geolo-

gy. She has performed as a teen hostess for county 4-H Public

Presentation events, served as Teen Leader for the Sullivan County

Youth Fair, supported numerous CCESC outreach events such as

Bethel Woods Harvest Festival, and took part in the Cornell Uni-

versity intergenerational research project “Building a Community

Legacy Together”, a collaborative effort of CCESC’s Caregiver

Resource Center and 4-H.

Brianna’s enthusiastic good nature and her willingness to share the

4-H “learning by doing” experience, has made her a model 4-H

member at many events. Generous with her knowledge, she has

given presentations, assisted with interactive projects, and has

shared her rabbits for hands-on education for the public.

We congratulate Brianna on all the achievements of her hard work

and thank her for the efforts she makes above and beyond the ex-

pectations of 4-H membership!

Volunteer Spotlight - Ari Mir Pontier

Ari began volunteering

with us several years ago

as a 4-H Public Presenta-

tions evaluator at the coun-

ty and district levels. She

graduated from the Master

Gardener Volunteer train-

ing in 2014 and completed

100 hours of service in

2015. Her participation as an MGV has included:

Instructing a “Container Gardening” class at the

Western Sullivan Public Library in Callicoon

Instructing an “Oil and Vinegar Infusion” class at

the Ethelbert B. Crawford Public Library

Instructing at several of the Women, Infants, &

Children (WIC) clinic’s “Salsa and Sofríto Garden”

bilingual demonstrations with WIC families

Assisting at annual CCESC plant sales, and Cor-

nell’s teaching gardens with Sullivan County Work-

force Development’s interns

Planning a new class for 2016 on “Hugelkultur” (a

form of permaculture) at the Ethelbert B. Crawford

Public Library

Ari was also involved in Centennial Campaign efforts in

2014, especially at events like the Family Hike Fund-

raiser and the Afternoon Gala. This year, she donated an

original acrylic painting to our Gala silent auction and

attended to show her support at the live auction. We

thank Ari for her patient and enthusiastic teaching skills,

her smile, and her service to CCE when we need it

most!

December, 2015 Extension Connection Page 15

Staff Spotlight -

Susan Hamilton

Susan worked in the interna-

tional development field for

more than ten years, mostly

in corporate social responsi-

bility and creating communi-

ty partnerships for develop-

ment. For the last ten years,

she has been engaged in US

non-profit consulting and

management. Her professional experience has been supple-

mented with recent graduate degree work in public and non-

profit management (resulting in a master’s of public admin-

istration at NYU's Wagner Graduate School of Public Ser-

vice).

Susan is a recent transplant to Newburgh from Southern

Westchester, and is already an organizing committee member

for Solarize Beacon +, and a development committee mem-

ber at Safe Harbors on the Hudson. She is especially interest-

ed in poverty alleviation, youth development, and providing

sustainable energy solutions to consumers and businesses.

A dog lover, Susan has two dogs and is an avid cyclist, swim-

mer, and beginner kayaker. She owns a patch of woodland in

Tusten, and dreams of building a “tiny house” there.

Help us welcome Susan to our growing team!

Farm Spotlight - Diehl Farms

Diehl Farms, located

in Callicoon and

owned by Jack

Diehl, has been

spreading holiday

cheer by growing

Christmas trees on

seven acres since the

1970’s.

There are several

varieties grown, which makes finding that perfect tree even

easier. The tree types include white spruce, blue spruce,

Fraiser fir and Douglas fir.

These trees have been farmed just like other agricultural

crops to grow them up to their full potential. The average

Christmas tree can take up to 10 years to grow from plant-

ing to harvest!

Page 16 Extension Connection December, 2015

Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan

County is looking for new or used in good

condition donations of the following items:

Association

Lawn tractor (with plow if possible)

Photos or paintings for our building

Large organization banners

4-H Youth Fair Supplies & Equipment

6’ and 8’ tables

New amp for shows (please call for details)

Refrigerator for youth building

Mini-freezer for youth building

4-H signs for camping area

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

December, 2015 Extension Connection Page 17

What is Eat Smart New York ?

Eat Smart New York (ESNY) is a

FREE service available to all individu-

als who qualify and/or receive benefits

through the Supplemental Nutrition

Assistance Program (SNAP). Eat

Smart New York can provide free nu-

trition workshops in your community

on a variety of subjects such as how to

stretch your food dollars, planning and

preparing healthy and practical meals

for your family that don’t sacrifice fla-

vor, and simple tips for how to limit

sugar, fat, and salt in your diet.

ESNY also collaborates with commu-

nity partners to provide support for

organizations who would like to pro-

mote wellness in their workplaces for

their customers and employees.

Let our community educator help your

family or the employees of your busi-

ness to improve their lives through nu-

trition. To schedule or attend a work-

shop, contact Erica Dahl at 845-292-

6180 or edd58@cornell.edu

QuickBooks for Farms December 10 | 5:30 pm

CCE Broome County

Topics covered during this workshop

include:

Setting up a new company file

Working with the chart of accounts

Adding bank accounts and credit

cards

Setting up sales tax

Adding customers and vendors

Billing customers

Receiving payments

Handling refunds

Recording deposits

Running reports

Sharing QuickBooks with others

$15.00. Pre-registration is requested.

For more information and to register

please contact Brian Aukema at bja-

14@cornell.edu or 607-772-8953.

NOFA Winter Conference January 16

Worcester State University

Worcester, MA

Join NOFA for its annual one-day con-

ference, which features 70 workshops

and exhibitors; keynote speeches with

Ben Burkett, family farmer and coordi-

nator of the Federation of Southern

Cooperatives; children’s conference,

and more. For more info vis-

it www.nofamass.org/events/wc.

Empire State Producers Expo January 19

Oncenter Convention Center Syracuse, NY

This show combines the major fruit,

flower, vegetable, and direct marketing

associations of New York State in or-

der to provide a comprehensive trade

show and educational conference for

fruit and vegetable growers of NYS, as

well as the surrounding states and

Eastern Canada. For more information

visit nysvga.org/expo/information

December is National:

Bill of Rights’ Day UNICEF Birthday

Human Rights’ Day Pledge of Allegiance Day

Maple Syrup Day Miners’ Day Cocoa Day

In New York,

4-H reaches

170,000

youth

Unlike many songbirds,

both male and female

cardinals sing

In 1907 the first

New Year’s Eve

ball was

dropped in time

square In a blizzard, visibility

is reduced to ¼ of a

mile and winds of

35 mph or more last

at least 3 hours.

If any of these

conditions isn’t met, then it

is a “snow storm” There are more

than 400 golf

courses and

55 downhill ski

areas in New York

State

In 2012, because of recycling and composting efforts, 66 percent of the

Ithaca campus' waste was diverted from landfills

New York State ranks 20th in egg producing

states

4 ounces of eggnog:

170 calories, 10 grams of fat

70 mg of cholesterol.

Page 18 Extension Connection December, 2015

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) petetrain-a4u@yahoo.com

1938-1939 International Stake Bed Truck

Model #D-30-232 Cubic Inch Engine Rating 1.5 ton chassis #D3072207 T.G.W. 13.200. Very Good Shape- Asking $1200 – 985-7052

Go Kart. 5 hp. Briggs & Stratton. Good condi-

tion. 6 yr. old. $100 (845) 557-6090

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

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 petetraina4u@yahoo.com

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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December, 2015 Extension Connection Page 19

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 family@justusmaple.com/ 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: troutlady61@yahoo.com

THEODORA ORGANIC FARM Email: Theo-

doraorganicfarm@gmail.com- 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. petetraina4u@yahoo.com

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 olima@msn.com

FURNITURE & HANDMADE ITEMS

Visit Charlie Barbuti Furniture Mall for all your

furniture and mattress needs. 292-4826 - www.barbutifurniture@verizon.net

Majek Furniture- Full Line Furniture and Mat-

tress showroom; www.Majekfurniture.com

FOR A BETTER YOU

Jin Shin Jyutsu, Near Grahamsville. Energetic,

Harmonizing 647-6572

Yoga classes near Neversink Dam. Gentle

stretches for seniors and beginners. Schedule Mon, Wed, Sat a.m. Thurs. p.m. I free introduc-tory class. Yoga improves flexibility & health. Reiki sessions by appt. Re-lieve stress & pain. Call Joy 845-292-7870

REAL ESTATE –

AGENCIES, PROPER-

TIES,

& RENTALS

Strumpflers Boarding House-

845-252-6675

Catskill Brokers, Inc. Real

Estate Services. Cynthia L. Johnson, Broker. Wood-

bourne, NY 845-434-7860- email: cats-killbrokers@hvc.rr.com

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 – Lilly@elliot-pomeroy.com

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

Cornell Cooperative Extension

Sullivan County is in desperate

need of a new or used (in good

condition) donation of a lawn

tractor, with plow if possible.

Call 845-292-6180

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