October Extension Connection Sullivan County 2015

Volume LXXXXVI, No. 10 Liberty, NY -:- October, 2015 (USPS) 525 - 100

Cornell Cooperative Extension Booth at Bethel Woods

Upcoming Programs

Pest Management for High Tunnels

Woodland Owner Forum

Preparing for Hospital Discharge

Senior Safety Day: Abuse Prevention

Everything Apples Workshop

EmPower, Save Money ~ Save Dollars

Afternoon Gala & Live Auction

4-H Achievement Day

Caregiver’s Recognition Day

Spring Lamb Production

Managing Emerald Ash Borer

and Your Ash Trees

As Winter Approaches Sealing

Air Leaks Can Save

Get Back to Your Roots

Guiding Senior Transitions:

Preparing for Hospital Discharge

Tips for Parenting Young Adults Leaving Home

for the First Time

In Case You Missed It

What is a Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)?

Exploring NYC Watershed Invasives Kayak Trip

on the Neversink Reservoir

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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

Staff

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

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

SueAnn Boyd………………..…...Sr. Administrative Assistant &

Master Food Preserver

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

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

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

Spring Lamb Production 4

Managing EAB and Your Ash Trees 5

As Winter Approaches Sealing Air Leaks Can Save 6

Get Back to Your Roots 7

Guiding Senior Transitions: Preparing for Hospital

Discharge 7

Tips for Parenting Young Adults Leaving Home for

the First Time 8

In Case You Missed It 9

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Upcoming Programs & Events 10

How YOU Can Support the CCESC Gala 11

What is a Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)? 13

CCESC Spotlights 14

2016 Enrollment Card 15

Enrollment Benefits Letter from the Executive Director 16

Fast Facts & News to Use 17

Member Exchange 18

October, 2015 Extension Connection Page 3

Colleen Monaghan, Executive Director

[email protected]

Hello CCE friends and family! Believe

it or not I’ve made the one year mark

here at Extension! The time has really

flown by and every day I am more and

more impressed with and thankful for

the friends, colleagues, partners, do-

nors, and volunteers who have wel-

comed, mentored, counseled, and chal-

lenged me to bring the Association to a

place of excellence. We have made an

enormous number of internal changes

in how we do business at CCE and

we’re still testing some of those out.

We have put more focus on customer

service, budgeting, program quality,

and consistency.

Organizational researchers say that it

takes anywhere from 18 to 36 months

for an organization to fully realize and

adjust to major internal adjustments. I

can say with confidence that the team

here has worked really hard to stay

flexible and curious during those ad-

justments and we are ready for realistic

and sustainable growth. Part of that

growth means building our member-

ship. Last year, you helped us grow our

membership by 30%! Once again, it is

enrollment season. We’re calling on

you to share your positive experiences,

newsletters, and hopes for CCE with

your friends, neighbors, family, and

municipal leaders. If every one of our

459 enrollees signed someone up that

would double our reach! That means

more than 900 folks will receive re-

duced class fees, the monthly Exten-

sion Connection, short and long term

volunteer opportunities, and most im-

portantly, access to the CCE and land

grant network of knowledge. So first,

complete the enrollment card in this

month’s newsletter to renew your own

membership, then stop in to pick up

some cards for your friends. You can

also have them visit or call on their

own.

The final quarter of the year here is

pretty heavy for CCE staff. We’re go-

ing to tackle general membership re-

enrollment, 4-H enrollment, drafting

plans of work for 2016, reporting on

over 8,000 contacts to campus and the

state, the ongoing development of our

constituent management system and

database, and filling several new grant

funded positions, all while offering

regularly scheduled program activities

and workshops. In an effort to get our

heads out from under the paperwork,

we have a couple of celebratory events

on the calendar. We hope you’ll make

an extra effort to come out in support

of the work.

November 8th is the Annual Gala at

BHR where we’ll host the BEST live

auction in Sullivan County, live music

by Albi Beluli, and local fare. This

fundraiser is one of the last chances we

have to close our annual budget gap.

We have an array of auction items so

everyone can participate. On Novem-

ber 13th, we invite all volunteers and

donors to the Extension Education

Center at 6:00 pm in Liberty for an

Open House, potluck style. We’ll break

bread together, highlight several volun-

teers and contributors, and say

THANK YOU for making CCE great.

Give us a ring at 845-292-6180 for

more information or to RSVP.

As the summer and harvest seasons

wind down, I can’t help but reflect

back on the whirlwind the last 12

months have been. Running CCE is a

bit like farming in some ways. Most of

the time the work and the days and the

nights all bleed into each other while

you’re busy sowing seeds and cultivat-

ing; then there’s brief respites in be-

tween where all you can do is be pa-

tient, wait, and hope the seeds (ideas)

grow into actions that work and thrive

in our community. Sometimes some

ideas don’t work, and we pull them,

until we’re ready to try again. Others

take on a life of their own and spread.

It’s a never ending cycle and the work

is never done. If it were, progress

might be easier, but not very challeng-

ing, fun, or fulfilling! In closing,

thanks to all of you who have been

planting seeds and cultivating the work

of CCE. With your patience and our

ongoing commitment to informal edu-

cation, opportunities, and supports, we

will reach a place where every farmer,

family, young person, and individual in

the county has a resource in CCE.


DHI August Herd-

code

Herdowner Type Breed # of

Cows

Milk Fat Protein

70096 Brandon Peters Dairy DHI-AP H 95.3 21629 786 671

70120 J&E Weissmann

Farms

DHIR-AP H 35.5 20454 769 631

70146 Thony’s Dairy DHI-AP H 58.0 18434 718 576

70374 Weissmann

MShorthorns

DHIR-AP M 23.1 17574 668 554

70093 Hughson, Wilfred DHI-AP H 117.1 16331 639 515

70375 Ashluck Farm DHI-AP X 26.8 15468 558 489

70021 Glassel, Robert DHI-AP H 46.0 17092 580 521

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

Sheep are ideally suited to a small-scale

or part-time farming operation due to

their nutritional versatility and adapta-

bility. Sheep can be fed a very high

concentrate diet (similar to swine), sole-

ly a forage diet, or any combination.

Spring lambing uses the ewe's natural

breeding cycle (breeding October

through December and lambing March

to May), which improves breeding effi-

ciency and potential pasture utilization.

Marketing

Marketing opportunities are plentiful

for lamb in the northeastern United

States. Lambs can be marketed at any

age and often vary in weight from 20 to

160 pounds depending on the time of

year and market conditions. Although

the vast majority of ewes lamb in the

spring, lambs can be born from Septem-

ber through May.

Most lambs marketed in the Northeast

are spring lambs. These lambs are usu-

ally sold at around 110 pounds and are

marketed through local auctions,

slaughterhouses, brokers, and individu-

als. In recent years, direct markets,

niche markets, and cooperatives have

become popular for selling lambs. Wool

is sold through local and national mar-

kets, brokers, and wool cooperatives.

Although prices for late summer and

early fall marketed lambs are generally

lower, producers may be able to in-

crease prices received by direct market-

ing lambs to consumers. Spring lambs

are marketed in a period of low demand

and high supply, so prices received are

the lowest of all sheep enterprises. In

the Northeast, a four-year-average price

for 110-pound lambs during August

through October would have yielded

about $10 to $30 per cut less than the

same lamb marketed at other times of

the year.

Getting Started

A variety of production and manage-

ment strategies can be used in a sheep

enterprise. Before starting to raise sheep

and lambs, you should consider your

situation relative to land, labor, capital,

markets, and potential costs. Then you

can decide on the size of your intended

flock that best matches your marketing

plan.

The smallest production unit to consid-

er for spring lambing is a flock of up to

30 to 35 ewes serviced by one ram.

Breeding ewes usually cost $100 to

$200 per head and a good ram will

probably cost at least $300. Ewes are

generally bred in October through De-

cember and produce one to three lambs

annually (gestation period of five

months). Lambs are ready for market

four to six months after birth, so it is

possible to receive a return on your ini-

tial investment rather quickly.

If you have little or no previous experi-

ence with sheep, starting with only a

few bred ewes and going through a

lambing season would be invaluable. It

may help you decide whether you want

to be in the sheep business, while you

develop husbandry skills, investigate

markets, and test profitability.

Sheep Breeds

Develop a marketing plan for your

lambs before you buy any sheep; this

will help narrow your breed choices and

help you project long-term breeding

(Continued on page 12)


Confirm you have ash. Ash trees look

very similar to species such as walnut,

hickory, sumac, box elder, and tree of

heaven. Use a key to make sure your

tree is ash.

Assess the condition of your tree. What

you do with your tree, and when, will

depend on the health of your tree. Look

for signs of stress like a thinning cano-

py, sprouts coming from the base of the

tree or trunk, woodpecker damage, dis-

colored leaves, and lots of seeds. If you

are not comfortable assessing your tree,

a certified arborist can help.

Decide on your management options.

Call a certified arborist for tree inspec-

tion and removal assistance. An arbor-

ist can inform you about the health of

the tree, what treatment options they

offer, and how much removal may

cost. Removal should be done by a cer-

tified arborist with liability insurance.

Be sure to ask for and check local ref-

erences.

Call a certified applicator and regis-

tered pesticide business for pesticide

treatment assistance. Pesticide applica-

tions conducted by someone other than

the property owner need to be done by

a certified pesticide applicator that is

employed by a NYS Department of

Environmental Conservation (DEC)

registered business. We also recom-

mend that the tree species is confirmed

by an expert before the tree is treated.

MANAGEMENT OPTIONS

If you are within 5 miles of a known

infestation, you should decide on and

implement your management plan

now.

If you are greater than 5 miles away

from a known infestation, carefully

inspect your trees for signs of Emerald

Ash Borer (EAB) and decide on a man-

agement plan. EAB can cause rapid

decline, be prepared to act as soon as

EAB is confirmed locally.

Trees that are healthy: It’s important to

keep healthy trees in our landscape as

long as possible. Insecticides aren’t as

effective in unhealthy trees, but may

still help. Severely damaged and dying

trees should be removed. Do not waste

money on insecticides that won’t work.

Soil drenches available to homeowners

are not very effective when EAB oc-

curs in high numbers. You will need to

plan on switching to a professional pes-

ticide applicator for tree injection

methods once EAB becomes more

prevalent, if you want to save your tree

indefinitely.

Trees that are unhealthy: Infested ash

trees become brittle and can fall as

whole trees or large pieces, which

make dying and dead ash very danger-

ous. Unhealthy trees will need to be

removed sooner than later, but trees

that are only moderately unhealthy

may be kept alive longer with treat-

ment. Trees that are under stress and

unhealthy may

still be good can-

didates for insec-

ticides. Treat-

ments with a

70% in tact cano-

py may be candi-

dates for preser-

vation. If trees

are too unhealthy

for treatment to

be effective, then

plan on removing

them while they

are still alive and in sound condition.

Dead and decaying trees are more ex-

pensive to remove because of the haz-

ards involved.

Talk to your neighbors to see who else

will be treating or removing their trees.

Companies may offer bulk purchase

discounts for neighbors.

If you decide not to save your tree with

an insecticide treatment, and the tree

will not harm people, structures, vehi-

cles, or infrastructure, when it falls

there is the option of doing nothing at

all. Plan to replace your tree!

Be aware that movement of ash materi-

als is regulated. In May 2015, NYS

Department of Agriculture and Markets

revised the quarantine regulations. If

30% or more of a town falls within the

core infested area and/or surrounding

five mile buffer, it will be included in

the restricted quarantine zone. Ash

wood, logs, nursery stock, and untreat-

ed firewood cannot be moved outside

the quarantine area. See http://

www.dec.ny.gov/animals/47761.html

for more information.

Cornell Cooperative Extension Of-

fers FREE invasive species identifi-

cation. Contact Dayna Valenti, Com-

munity Horticulture Program Edu-

cator for more information.

Source: CCE Onondaga County

Submitted by Melinda Meddaugh, Ag & Natural Resources Resource Educator


Air sealing is a low cost energy con-

servation strategy to seal up your home

as the cold months approach. It can

save money and provide a more com-

fortable home environment during the

winter.

Air leakage, or infiltration, is outside

air that enters uncontrollably through

cracks and openings in the walls, ceil-

ings, and floors of your home. Don’t

confuse infiltration with ventilation.

Ventilation is fresh air that enters a

house in a controlled manner to ex-

haust excess moisture and reduce

odors and stuffiness. It is poor practice

to rely on air leakage for ventilation.

During cold or windy weather, too

much air may enter the house and, dur-

ing warm weather, too little. Also, a

leaky house that allows moldy, dusty

crawlspace or attic air to enter is not

healthy. The recommended strategy in

both new and older homes is to reduce

air leakage as much as possible and to

provide controlled ventilation as need-

ed. For simple house designs, effective

spot ventilation, such as kitchen and

bath fans that exhaust to the outside,

may be adequate. For more complex

houses or houses in very cold climates,

whole house ventilation systems may

be appropriate. Such systems may in-

corporate heat recovery, moisture con-

trol, or air filtering.

Air infiltration can account for 30% or

more of a home’s heating and cooling

costs and contribute to problems with

moisture, noise, dust, and the entry of

pollutants, insects, and rodents. Reduc-

ing infiltration can significantly cut

annual heating and cooling costs, im-

prove building durability, and create a

healthier indoor environment. The size

of heating and cooling equipment can

also be decreased, saving additional

dollars.

What is an Air Barrier?

The ceilings, walls, and floors that sep-

arate the inside heated space from the

outside unheated space form the air

barrier and the insulation barrier for a

house. These two barriers differ by the

materials used.

For most homes, the sheet goods that

form the ceiling, walls, and floor (such

as drywall, wood sheathing, and floor

decking) are effective at stopping air

leakage. However, there are often

cracks where walls meet floors and

ceilings. This is especially true in older

houses. Also, ceilings, walls, and

floors have had holes cut into them

during the construction process to pro-

vide access for wiring and piping.

While the best time

to plug these holes

and cracks is during

the initial construc-

tion of a house, this

often is not done. So

it is a good idea to

spend some time

looking for and seal-

ing holes and seams

with durable caulks,

weather-stripping,

and foam sealant.

Most Insulation Products Do Not

Block Air Flow

Certain types of insulation, such as

dense-packed cellulose and certain

foams, can be effective at reducing air

flow as well as heat flow. Most homes

are insulated with low density spun

glass or cellulose insulation products.

While these types of insulation prod-

ucts work well to block conductive

heat loss (the flow of heat through sol-

id materials), they do not work well to

block convective heat loss (the flow of

heat through a fluid substance-air or

water). So any time heated indoor air

or cold outdoor air comes into direct

contact with your home’s insulation,

you will lose significant amounts of

heat. This is why it is important to look

for and plug cracks and holes in the

heated and unheated side of walls,

floors, and ceilings. For a fact sheet on

where to look for air leaks in the home

and more information about products

and methods, please call 845-292-

6180. Cornell Cooperative Extension

Sullivan County will be offering Save

Energy, Save Dollars workshops com-

ing up in the fall and early winter of

2015.

Upcoming “Save Energy, Save Dollars” Classes: October 21, 2015 6:00 pm

November 24, 2015 6:00 pm

Pre-registration is required, call 845-

292-6180 to reserve your spot today!

Source: (www.human.cornell.edu/

department/outreach, September 2015)

Fact Sheet, Mark Pierce, Extension

Associate, Department of Design &

Environmental Analysis, Cornell Uni-

versity, November 2000, U.S. Depart-

ment of Energy.

Check us out on Facebook at

Cornell Cooperative Extension

Sullivan County

Visit us on the web at

www.sullivancce.org

Follow us on Twitter

@ccesullivan

Submitted by Sean Welsh, Family and Youth Development Team Coordinator

http://www.human.cornell.edu/department/outreach

http://www.human.cornell.edu/department/outreach

http://www.twitter.com/ccesullivan


Dr. Karin Pantel, EdD, RN, CNE and

Bonnie Lewis, RN, coordinator for the

Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan

County caregiver program are eager to

meet seniors to share a new research

informed workbook developed and ini-

tiated by Older Adult Transitional Sup-

port (OATS).

OATS is a collaboration of community

stakeholders, county healthcare facili-

ties, and county supported older adult

resource agencies with about 25 active

members. The mission of OATS is to

promote, strengthen, and enhance the

ability of our older population to re-

main in the community housing of their

choice and to prepare seniors, profes-

sional caregivers, and family caregivers

to help keep them in their preferred

housing location.

The workbook to be used in educational

sessions was developed by Dr. Karin

Pantel and is titled Guiding Senior

Transitions. The program is free and

lunch will be provided, sponsored by

Achieve Nursing Home. Sullivan

County students from the BOCES

Health Academy may join us, as well as

medical students from Touro Medical

School in Middletown.

The three hour sessions will be packed

with information to make any transfer

between a medical facility to home a

better process by giving the medical

consumer enhanced self-advocacy and

communication skills.

October 19th from noon to 3:00 pm at

Action Towards Independence (309

East Broadway, Monticello)

October 29th from noon to 3:00 pm at

the Masonic Lodge (Main Street, Liv-

ingston Manor)

November 5th from noon to 3:00 pm at

Lumberland Town Hall (1054 Proctor

Road, Glen Spey)

Submitted by Bonnie Lewis,

Dependent Care Educator One way to manage your grocery

budget and be healthy is to increase

your consumption of fruits and vegeta-

bles that are in season. At this time of

year in New York, many farmers’ mar-

kets boast a variety of root vegetables

such as carrots, turnips, sweet potatoes,

garlic, and onions. These vegetables

are rich in nutrients absorbed from the

ground. Here are a few tips about how

to select and store root vegetables:

When selecting root vegetables,

they should be firm and free of

blemishes.

If the tops are still attached, look

for vegetables with fresh leaves to

ensure that you’re buying the

freshest produce possible and be-

cause you can often cook with the

leaves as well.

Do not refrigerate onions or pota-

toes.

You can store other root vegeta-

bles in the refrigerator if you seal

them in plastic or paper in a draw-

er.

Root vegetables are versatile and

can be prepared many different

ways including raw, roasted,

steamed, sautéed, and mashed.

Try this recipe for an unconventional

way to incorporate a root vegetable in

your family’s diet:

Carrot Cookies

Ingredients:

½ cup butter

1 cup honey

1 cup carrot (grated raw)

2 egg whites (well beaten)

2 cups flour

2 teaspoons baking powder

¼ teaspoon baking soda

¼ teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon cinnamon

2 cups oatmeal, quick cooking

(raw)

1 cup raisins

Directions:

1. In a large bowl, cream together

butter and honey. Stir in carrots

and egg whites.

2. Stir together flour, baking powder,

baking soda, salt, cinnamon, oat-

meal, and raisins. Gradually stir

flour-oatmeal mixture into

creamed mixture, just until flour is

mixed. Do not over mix.

3. Drop from teaspoon on greased

baking sheet. Flatten slightly and

bake at 350 degrees for 10

minutes, or until lightly browned.

Submitted by Erica Dahl, ESNY Educator


Children are back to school and young

adults are back to college or career

pursuits that may have taken them far

from home. Although teens and par-

ents or caregivers are often eager to see

them “leave the nest” and embark on

their new adventure, once away there

may be misgivings on both ends. As

adults provide a safe anchor for their

children, no matter what age, here are

some tips that will help you and your

child adjust to living away from home.

Tip #1: Don’t Ask Them

If They are Homesick

The power of association can be a dan-

gerous thing. “The idea of being

homesick didn’t even occur to me with

all the new things that were going on

until my mom called one of the first

weekends and asked, ‘Are you home-

sick?’ Then it hit me.”

The first few weeks/ months of being

away are usually activity packed and

the challenge of meeting new people

and adjusting to a new situation takes a

majority of the person’s time and con-

centration. They’ll probably be able to

escape the loneliness and frustration of

homesickness.

Tip #2: Ask Questions

(But Not Too Many)

Being away and on your own can be

“cool” and your young adult may have

a tendency to resent interference with

their newfound lifestyle. However,

most still desire the security of know-

ing that someone is still interested in

them. Parent curiosity can either be

intrusive and alienating or relief giving

and supportive, depending on the atti-

tudes of the person involved.

Tip #3: Expect Change

(But Not Too Much)

Your young adult will change, either

drastically within the first few months,

slowly over years, or more likely

somewhere in between. It’s natural,

inevitable, and can be inspiring and

beautiful. The experiences associated

with it can affect changes in social,

vocational, and personal behavior and

choices. An up-to-now “wallflower”

may become a budding leader; a pre-

med student might discover that biolo-

gy is not their thing at all.

You can’t stop change, you may not

even understand it, but it is within your

power to accept it. Maturation is not an

instantaneous or overnight process. Be

patient.

Tip #4: Don’t Worry

(Too Much) about “Desperate”

Phone Calls or E-mails

Parenting can sometimes be a thank-

less job, especially during the first few

away-from-home years. It can be a lot

of give and only a little take. Often,

when troubles become too much to

handle the only place to turn may be

home. Unfortunately, this is the only

time the urge to communicate is felt so

strongly, so you never get to hear

about the triumphs or good news.

In these “crisis” times, your young

adult can unload trouble or tears and

after the catharsis, return to their rou-

tine relieved and lightened, while you

inherit the burden of worry. Be patient

with those “nothing-is-going-right-I-

hate-this-place” communications. You

are providing a real service as a sym-

pathetic ear.

Tip #5: Visit (But Not Too Often) Visits by parents (especially when ac-

companied by shopping sprees and/or

dinners out) are another part of the first

-year events that young adults are re-

luctant to admit liking but appreciate

greatly. These visits give them a

chance to introduce some of the im-

portant people in both of his/her now-

important worlds (home and away) to

each-other. Additionally, it’s a way

for parents to become familiar with

(and, its hoped, more understanding of)

their young adult’s new activities,

commitments, and friends. Just make

sure to plan your visit; surprises are not

always appreciated.

Tip #6: Do Not Repeatedly Tell Your

Young Adult These are the Best

Years of Their Life The first year away can be full of inde-

cision, insecurities, disappointments

and– most of all– mistakes. They’re

also full of discovery, inspiration, good

times, and new friends. The beauty of

our memory process is that it down-

plays the negative and enhances the

positive so we have forgotten those

bad times and typically only pass on

the good ones

Because the first year away comes

with lareger-than-life expectations, it

takes them a while to accept that being

unhappy, afraid, confused, disliking

people and making mistakes is normal,

predictable, and part of growing up.

Those parents that accept and under-

stand the highs and lows are providing

the support and encouragement where

it is needed most.

Tip #7: Take Care of Yourself

Having your child begin their (college)

career can be a stressful experience for


Submitted by Colleen Monaghan, Executive Director


New York State Fair August 27th- September 7th

Syracuse NY, 50 Sullivan County

youth exhibits were selected and trans-

ported to the New York State Fair for

evaluation and exhibition. In addition

to the still exhibits on display in Syra-

cuse NY, 12 4-H livestock projects

were at the NYS Fair, along with six

Sullivan County youth members and

13 volunteers. Livestock projects could

be found from Sullivan County in the

rabbit, beef, and horse departments and

barns, and in their respective shows.

………………………………………….

Corn Plot Field Day September 9th

Approximately 60 farmers and com-

munity partners attended our annual

Corn Plot Field Day at Peters’ Farm.

The event was co-sponsored by CCE

Sullivan, Penn State Extension, Co-

checton Mills, and Delaware Valley

Farm and Garden. Attendees learned

about weed management from CCE

Ulster Vegetable and Field Crops Edu-

cator, Justin O’Dea, and were able to

receive pesticide credits for NY, PA,

and NJ. ………………………………………….

Aging & Long-Term Care

September 9th

Thirty-three members of the SC Re-

tired Teachers’ Association attended

this talk on Aging & Long-Term Care.

A review of the CCESC Caregiver Re-

source Center program and an over-

view of available aging services

through the Office for the Aging and

Sullivan NYConnects was also shared.

The Older Adults Transitioning Safely

(OATS) collaboration program initia-

tives were discussed. ………………………………………….

Daniel Boone Day September 12th

CCESC 4-H Shooting Sports volun-

teers and youth members were on hand

recruiting new members and volun-

teers for Sullivan County 4-H. The NY

State Fair-selected trebuchet project

was on display, and did an active exhi-

bition to show the hard work of the 4-

H youth members during the 2014-

2015 program year. ………………………………………….

Focus on Fall Prevention September 18th, 21st - 25th

The CCESC Caregiver Resource Cen-

ter provided education and take-home

materials on fall prevention at two

county sites in September. Educational

materials on fall prevention and

healthy activities were shared at the

County Health and Safety Fair at the

Loch Sheldrake Firehouse and in the

Sullivan County Government Center

lobby. ………………………………………….

CCESC/4-H Intergenerational Textile Group Reconvenes

September 18th

Twelve members of the Intergenera-

tional Textile Group met to initiate a

new program year of educational activ-

ities and community service. The

group welcomes all ages and skill lev-

els to the monthly meetings that pro-

vide support for textile projects. The

group is planning to include skill

building textile workshops into the

calendar (quilting, sewing, felting,

etc.) to fundraise for the program.

Workshops will be open to the public. ………………………………………….

Exploring the NYC Watershed

Kayak Trip September 19th

Twenty-five people attended this edu-

cational kayaking workshop. Partici-

pants learned from National Park Ser-

vice Ranger, Keith Gortowski, all

about aquatic invasive species, while

kayaking on the Neversink Reservoir.

This program was made possible with

funds from the Catskill Watershed

Corporation, in partnership with the

New York City Department of Envi-

ronmental Protection. ………………………………………….

JAKES Event September 19th

Five volunteers and four youth mem-

bers disseminated informational litera-

ture about 4-H and how to enroll or

become a volunteer at this youth fo-

cused event at the Roscoe Fireman’s

Park. The NY State Fair-selected treb-

uchet project was also on hand to show

off project work of youth and to launch

pumpkins for the event attendees to

witness a 4-H project in action. ………………………………………….

Freezing the Harvest September 19th

Ten participants attended a workshop

taught by the Master Food Preserver

Volunteers on freezing the vegetable

harvest. Participants learned the pros

and cons of freezing, appropriate stor-

age materials, and steps and methods

of the process, including blanching.

Volunteers demonstrated methods of

vacuum sealing using machines and

evacuating air using a straw. All food

for this demonstration was provided by

the CCESC Edible Teaching Gardens. ………………………………………….

Ag Day at Bethel Woods Harvest Festival

September 20th

CCE showcased Sullivan County agri-

culture at this year’s Harvest Festival

at Bethel Woods. Festival attendees

were able to learn, hands-on, about

sheep, angus beef, rabbits, felting, gar-

dening, CCE, and Sullivan County

agriculture. ………………………………………….




plans. The most significant factor af-

fecting income potential in spring

lambing enterprises is the number of

lambs produced per ewe per year.

Crossbred ewes that are derived from

more prolific breeds like Dorset and

Polypay can help increase the number

of lambs produced.

Housing and Fencing

Housing and equipment for sheep do

not have to be expensive and may be

very minimal. Ideally, existing barns

and sheds can be adapted for sheep, or

adequate shelter can be obtained for an

initial cost of about $55 to $60 per ewe.

Adequate shelter for sheep can be pro-

vided by small, open sheds located on a

well-drained site, preferably on a south

-facing slope away from prevailing

winds.

This type of site helps the lot dry faster

and makes it easier to maintain. Con-

sider grading and filling low spots with

shale-like material to achieve desired

slopes since sheep do not tolerate mud.

Locate handling facilities so sheep can

be easily sorted and provided routine

care with minimal effort.

Fencing for sheep needs to serve two

primary purposes:

keep in the sheep

keep out potential predators

Perimeter fencing should be designed

with these two factors in mind. Costs

may vary considerably for perimeter

fencing due to curves and land con-

tours that will require additional posts.

In general, a good perimeter fence for

sheep will average about $1.75 to

$6.00 per linear foot. High-tensile

fence is common-

ly used for sheep

production, but

woven wire and

wooden fences are

other alternatives.

Consider various

fencing alterna-

tives due to price,

longevity, mainte-

nance, vegetation,

animal pressure,

and climate.

Labor

Labor require-

ments for produc-

ing spring lambs

are generally low,

especially if the

flock has suffi-

cient pasture. Lit-

tle labor is re-

quired during

spring lambing

and winter feed-

ing. Six hours of

labor per ewe per

year should be

sufficient. Approximately 15 acres of

fair to good pasture should supply 80 to

90 percent of the nutritional needs of

30 to 35 ewes. Pasture management

can be divided into three categories:

continuous stocking, rotational grazing,

and set stocking. Continuous stocking

means the animals are present on the

same pasture for several weeks or even

for the entire grazing season. Rotation-

al grazing occurs when an area of pas-

ture is grazed quickly and the animals

are moved to a new pasture. Set stock-

ing is a special case of continuous

stocking in which a fixed number of

animals remains on a specified pasture

for a prolonged time.

Nutrition

Productivity and profit can be seriously

handicapped by nutritional deficien-

cies. Sheep should be given good-

quality feed. Fine, leafy roughages with

low crude-fiber content are used most

efficiently. Feeds such as corn silage

and haylage are excellent roughages for

sheep.

The grazing season can be extended

into winter by using stockpiled peren-

nial grasses, annual crops such as small

grains and brassicas, and corn fodder.

This works especially well with a

spring lambing operation because the

ewes' nutritional needs are low during

the time when the grazing season is

being extended. Extending the grazing

season may have a very positive impact

on the profitability of the enterprise.

Nutritional needs for ewes vary accord-

ing to weight and stage in the breeding

cycle.

Source: Adapted from Penn State Ex-

tension

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Submitted by Bonnie Lewis, Dependent Care Educator

parents. Attend to your own emo-

tional needs and find support for

dealing with whatever emotions you

are feeling. Make “wellness” a goal

for yourself with enough sleep,

healthy diet, and adequate exercise.

Find a new creative outlet for your-

self and spend some time

“recharging” by doing special

things for yourself.

Tip #8: Trust Them

Remember that for your child, leav-

ing home is an important develop-

mental step towards full adulthood.

Finding oneself is a difficult enough

process without feeling that the peo-

ple whose opinions you respect

most are second-guessing your own

second-guessing. Keep the follow-

ing taped near your telephone and

computer: “I love you and want for

you all the things that make you the

happiest; and I have come to realize

the things that make you the happi-

est; and I have come to realize that

you, not I, are the one who knows

best what those things are”.

Source: Letting Go: A Parent’s

Guide to Understanding the College

Years” by Karen Coburn and

Madge Treegler

A transient ischemic attack (TIA) hap-

pens when blood flow to a part of the

brain is blocked or reduced, often by

a blood clot. After a short time, blood

flows again and the symptoms go away.

With a stroke, the blood flow stays

blocked, and the brain has permanent

damage. Some people call a TIA a mini

-stroke, because the symptoms are

those of a stroke but don't last long.

A TIA is a warning: it means you are

likely to have a stroke in the future. If

you think you are having a

TIA, call 911 or other emergency ser-

vices right away. Early treatment can

help prevent a stroke. If you think you

have had a TIA but your symptoms

have gone away, you still need to call

your doctor right away.

Symptoms of a TIA are the same as

symptoms of a stroke. But symptoms of

a TIA don't last very long. Most of the

time, they go away in 10 to 20 minutes.

They may include:

Sudden numbness, tingling, weak-

ness, or loss of movement in your

face, arm, or leg, especially on only

one side of your body

Sudden vision changes

Sudden trouble speaking

Sudden confusion or trouble under-

standing simple statements

Sudden problems with walking or

balance

A blood clot is the most common cause

of a TIA. Blood clots can be the result

of hardening of the arteries

(atherosclerosis), heart attack, or abnor-

mal heart rhythms. The clot can block

blood flow to part of the brain. Brain

cells are affected within seconds of the

blockage. That causes symptoms in the

parts of the body controlled by those

cells. After the clot dissolves, blood

flow returns, and the symptoms go

away.

Sometimes a TIA is caused by a sharp

drop in blood pressure that reduces

blood flow to the brain. This is called a

"low-flow" TIA. It is not as common as

other types.

Your doctor will do tests to look at

your heart and blood vessels. You may

need:

Tests that show pictures of your

brain and blood vessels, such as a

CT scan, an MRI, a magnetic reso-

nance angiogram (MRA), or an

angiogram.

A test that uses sound to check

your blood flow (Doppler ultra-

sound).

An echocardiogram (echo) to check

your heart's shape and its blood

flow.

An electrocardiogram (EKG,

ECG) to measure your heart

rhythm.

Blood tests, including a complete

blood count and a fasting blood

test to check for problems that

could be causing your symptoms.

Your doctor will also check to see if

something else has caused your symp-

toms.

Source: http://www.webmd.com/stroke/

tc/transient-ischemic-attack-

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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)

845-292-6180


Friend of Extension Spotlight - Bethel Woods Center for the Arts

For the second year, Bethel Woods invited CCESC to partner and celebrate Sullivan Coun-

ty agriculture and economic vitality in the community at its popular Harvest Festival.

The Harvest Festival is an opportunity to learn about CCE and our farming community

through hands-on demonstrations such as the fiber science with felting activities, and soil and composting with CCE Master

Gardener Volunteers. There were also sheep, a calf, and rabbits on display at the event.

The Bethel Woods Harvest Festival presents a unique blend of farmers’ market, artisan and crafters, live music, fresh food,

special events, children’s activities, and educational and historical programming. Each week, close to 100 local and regional

vendors converge on site in order to connect with residents and visitors from all around the world. The festival provides

friends and neighbors a gathering place in order to enjoy the bounty of our region, wonderful local talent, and a connection

that is often absent from a traditional retail setting.

CCESC thanks Bethel Woods Center for the Arts for partnering with us to support local agriculture and business. This was

not the first time CCE teamed up with Bethel Woods and it won’t be the last!

4-H Member Spotlight - Ashlynne R.

Ashlynne R. has been

in Cornell Cooperative

Extension Sullivan

County 4-H for the

past seven years. Dur-

ing her time in Sulli-

van County 4-H she

has been involved in

multiple levels of the

county 4-H program

including being the co-

president of her cur-

rent club, the Hobby Horse Kids. She has been in-

volved in multiple project areas, with a specific

interest in equine and the 4-H Horse program has

been her focus.

She was a Horse Task Force member, a teen leader

at the Grahamsville Little World’s Fair, and a room

host at Sullivan County 4-H Public Presentations.

She has represented Sullivan County 4-H at numer-

ous regional events like Horse Bowl, Hippology,

and Horse Communications, including a state quali-

fying year with Horsebowl and Hippology in 2015

for District 6. She is a member of Tri-Valley Future

Farmers of America (FFA), and competed in the

FFA Horse Judging contest at the NYS Fair in

2014. She has had many successes with her horse

and riding competitions, but above all, Ashlynne

has been a great role model for other cloverbud and

general members of the Cornell Cooperative Exten-

sion 4-H Youth Development program. CCE is

proud of her achievements and we look forward to

seeing more as she continues to grow.

Volunteer Spotlight - Vicki Robinson

Though frequently quiet and comforta-

ble behind the scenes, 4-H Strategy

Committee member Vicki Robinson’s

contributions have proved to be signif-

icant and longstanding, nevertheless.

Her relationship with CCESC 4-H

dates back to her membership as a

youth in the Clickin’ Chickens Club.

As an adult, she has further stepped up

her involvement and support to reach

almost every aspect of 4-H Youth De-

velopment.

In addition to her work on the 4-H Strategy and 4-H Winter Work-

shop committees, she has been a past member of the former 4-H Pro-

gram and 4-H Family & Consumer Science Advisory committees.

She has been a club organizational leader to the Chicka Chicka Chu’s

as well as Paws, Hooves, and Hands and has been a supporting pro-

ject leader for the 4-H Teen Group since its inception. Vicki and her

husband Dave have served as chaperones on numerous occasions,

making state 4-H events available to youth across the county. The

Robinson family has consistently volunteered their time to keep 4-H’s

presence at many events, hosting interactive opportunities at fair,

overseeing the evaluation of Sullivan County exhibits at NY State

Fair, and providing DJ equipment and services to the CCE Centennial

Gala as well as for 4-H Hoedown dances . Typical of 4-H leaders and

volunteers, she consistently makes herself available whenever the call

goes out to fill a need, be it staffing a booth, working a registration

table, locating donations and sponsors for an activity or a cause, or

teaching an activity to youth. Always in a good nature and with a

positive spirit, she says she does it “for the kids”!


Staff Spotlight -

Nicole Slevin

Nicole has been a member

of the CCESC team since

2009 when she was hired as

the Memberships & 4-H

Events Administrative As-

sistant. Nicole currently

serves as our Public Affairs

Coordinator, responsible for the design and production of all

marketing materials, writing and editing copy, press releases,

collaborates with the E.D. and volunteers for CCE fundraisers

and events, manages the website, coordinates all social media

content, represents CCE at speaking events, helps maintain me-

dia and public relations, and acts as IT support, internally.

When Nicole is not working at CCE, she serves on the Sullivan

Renaissance Steering Committee and Bilingual Advisory Com-

mittee; the Delaware Highlands Conservancy Board of Direc-

tors, Land Protection Committee, and chairs its Eagle Conserva-

tion and Education Committee; was the 2014 Upper Delaware

BioBlitz Steering Committee Marketing and Public Relations

chair; was the Secretary of the Sullivan County TreeKeeper

Steering Committee; and volunteers for community outreach

programs for DHC, Basha Kill Area Association, and National

Park Service.

Nicole has received awards from the NYS Assembly, NYS Sen-

ate, US Congress, SC Legislature, Sullivan Renaissance, and

was named a Young Professional of 2015 by the Sullivan Coun-

ty Democrat.

As you can see, we are very lucky to have Nicole on our staff.

Farm Spotlight - Tonjes Farm

A working dairy farm since 1950,

Tonjes Dairy Farm owners Tim

and Mary Tonjes and their sons,

have adapted themselves to be

able to stay afloat during the tough

times of the dairy industry. They

did this by adding value-added

products to their on-farm dairy

processing operation in the form

of milk, buttermilk, yogurt, hard

cheese, and soft cheese. They have

become a successful business

model for Sullivan County farms. Originally, getting their feet

wet by making cheese with the County’s CheeseMobile, they

then had the knowledge and skills to dive into the venture on

their own farm. Currently, Tonjes dairy products can be found

at their farm, stores throughout Sullivan County and surround-

ing counties, local farmers’ markets, and NYC Greenmarkets.


Dear Enrollee,

As Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County (CCESC)

wraps up another year, we honor our legacy by reaching out to

members, volunteers, partners, leaders, and lifelong friends of

Extension to help us build our enrollment.

With contributions from Sullivan County Government, Sulli-

van Renaissance, Assemblywoman Aileen Gunther, Cornell

University, and hundreds of donors, CCESC’s books closed in

the black for the first time in years and the leaking roof on the

10,000 square foot Gerald J. Skoda Extension Education Cen-

ter was replaced. Programs served over 100 farms, thousands

of youth and families, and hundreds of volunteers. The EaT

Kitchen is open for business providing food entrepreneurs af-

fordable, licensed facilities to build their businesses, and the 4-

H program provided free youth development opportunities for

more than 500 youth.

In 2016, the CCESC facility’s failing heating, ventilation, and

cooling system needs to be replaced to ensure the site remains

a safe and comfortable community center and learning envi-

ronment, and to save an estimated 40% in energy costs, freeing

up funds for educational offerings. Those offerings will in-

clude expanding the Nutrition and Healthy Families depart-

ment to reach more folks in the Liberty, Monticello, and Falls-

burg school district catchment areas, coordinating purchase

agreements between local farmers and county institutions, and

building the community horticulture program.

As we build on the momentum of 2015, we hope you will con-

tinue your support by renewing your enrollment and encourag-

ing your friends and family to do the same. Enrollment is only

$25 per year! You will receive the monthly Extension Connec-

tion newsletter and reduced class fees. To ensure that more of

your donation dollars are going towards delivering educational

programming, please consider receiving the newsletter elec-

tronically.

Please don’t hesitate to call our office at 845-292-6180 if you

have any questions at all or need assistance with your enroll-

ment. Thank you so much for your continued support of

CCESC and we truly look forward to serving you for decades

to come.

Most sincerely,

Colleen Monaghan, Executive Director


Websites Help Link Farmers and Landowners to Resources

Are you an existing farmer or new

farmer looking to rent, buy or lease

farmland? Are you a landowner looking

to rent, sell or lease your land to a

farmer? Are you looking for farm em-

ployment or are you an employer look-

ing for labor? Are you looking to buy or

sell equipment? Do you have agricultural

services to offer?

Then look no further! There are re-

sources available for both the Catskills

region and the Hudson Valley, and lucky

for Sullivan County we are included in

both of these geographic areas.

Catskill Farmlink

www.catskillsfarmlink.org

607-865-7090

[email protected]

The mission of Catskills Farmlink is to:

maintain the regional working agri-

cultural landscape by connecting

farmers with underutilized land;

provide online access to statewide

and regional resources that support

the farming community;

offer land lease planning, landowner

guides and "Come Farm with Us"

contacts;

lists farmland available for lease/

sale/share within the Catskills and

New York City watershed; and

compile opportunities like educa-

tional workshops, networking

events, classifieds, internships, job

offerings, equipment and livestock

sales, and distribution partnership/

sharing.

Hudson Valley Farmlink

www.hudsonvalleyfarmlandfinder.org

518-581-0078

[email protected]

The Hudson Valley Farmlink Network is

a partnership of 15 organizations, coordi-

nated by American Farmland Trust,

offering the Hudson Valley Farmland

Finder website, trainings, and network-

ing events and one-on-one assistance for

farmers and landowners. The Hudson

Valley Farmlink Network serves 13

counties: Albany, Columbia, Dutchess,

Greene, Orange, Putnam, Rensselaer,

Rockland, Saratoga, Sullivan, Ulster,

Washington, and Westchester.

The Sullivan County Farmland

Protection Plan in Action!

CCE and the Sullivan County Planning

Department have been working with the

Agriculture Task Force on implementing

the County Agriculture and Farmland

Protection Plan. As part of the six

Priority Initiatives, we have been work-

ing to better coordinate the distribution

of resources and on promoting our Sulli-

van County farms and products. As part

of the Buy Local initiative, we are hard

at work getting the word out about the

Catskills FarmLink and Hudson Valley

Farmland Finder. Help us spread the

word and let the community know about

these two great resources!

October is National: Farmer’s Day

Bologna Day Make a Difference Day

Stop Bullying Day Train Your Brain Day

Apple Betty Day Golf Day Nut Day

Taco Day (

People who live on the equator or central area of the

planet never experience

autumn

More than 100

agricultural crops in the

US are pollinated by

bees, that contribute to

more than $15 billion

worth of crops every

year through pollination A black spot on the in-

side surface of the mon-

arch butterfly's hind

wing

distinguishes the male

from the females that

have no such spot

Sunday, Nov 1st Daylight Saving

Time ends at 2:00 am;

set clocks back one hour

The Upper Delaware River

provides drinking water for 17 million people across NY

and PA

The original

jack-o'-lanterns

were made with

turnips and

potatoes

by the Irish

Cornell awarded the

world's first degree in journalism,

the nation's first in veterinary

medicine, and the

first doctorates in electrical and

industrial engineering

Eagles’ eyes have a

million light-

sensitive cells per

square mm of reti-

na, five times more

that a human’s

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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, Horse

Back Riding Lessons, hay for sale. 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

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 ~ Antique Mantle clocks (Mint) Many other items. Call for prices Pete (845-557-8678) [email protected]

1967 International Truck B1100 2WD locking

rear - step side– 8 ft. very original. Runs & has paper - 1 owner 30,000 miles $2250 call 845-985-7052

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

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

2008 Meyer 7 ½ ‘MDII EZ Mount Snow Plow.

Mint condition, well maintained and garage kept. All you need is vehicle specific mount and harness. Over $4000.00 new. Have mount for 2004-2014 Nissan Titan. Light use on small driveway. Just bought ATV with plow and no longer need truck with plow. Plow comes equipped with Plow Flowmaster Air dam for those long road trips. Helps keep truck running cool. $2000. Call or text 845-590-0140 or 845-583-6244

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



Member Exchange

‘TIS THE SEASON

BK Logging Firewood for Sale—Standing Tim-

ber Wanted hard & soft wood 845-292-4942

FARMERS’ MARKET CORNER

Somewhere in Time Farm - Cut flowers & Sea-

sonal Vegetables [email protected] 845-807-8702

Wacky Weeds Produce Natural Grown Certified

Wholesale Farmer 845-693-1153

Muthig Farm - Maple Syrup, Maple Cream,

Maple Jelly, Maple Sugar. 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]

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 Grahamsville. Energetic,

Harmonizing 647-6572

Yoga classes near Ne-

versink Dam. Gentle stretches for seniors and beginners. Schedule 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 845-513-5263

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

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

Documents

October Extension Connection Sullivan County 2015