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Subject: WOODSTOCK Peace, Music & Memories

Author:
Joanne Hague
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Date Posted: 18:00:44 11/21/09 Sat

WOODSTOCK Peace, Music & Memories is a retrospective unlike any other book on the subject. It's not a collection of personal essays, but a unique combination of many memories from the attendees, performers, Hog Farmers, local residents, etc. and hundreds of personal photos that are arranged in a way to tell one complete, chronological story of this society changing event. Starting with what was just a dream of two men (Michael Lang & Artie Kornfeld), this book takes readers on a journey back to the months of preparation and days preceeding Aug 15, 1969, the circumstances and happenings which took place during the weekend itself, and the aftermath of what Time Magazine called the "greatest peaceful event in history".

But the story doesn't stop there. This book goes on to include the concerts which paid homage, the annual Woodstock reunions and gatherings in Bethel, the historic preservation efforts to have the site listed on the National Register and what can be found when visiting that field today. Also contained within its pages is a chapter titled "Then and Now" - 40 year old photos placed side by side with current shots - which has already proven to be an aide to some trying to locate those special spots of interest when visiting the site and there's also a section on memorabilia and collectibles with hints on what to look for when purchasing an original Woodstock piece.

WOODSTOCK Peace, Music & Memories has been called "cosmic" by some, and has, in a sense, created a bridge from the past to the future. This book has brought about a resurgence of old friends as many of our contributors, and readers, have been reconnecting and reuniting with fellow Woodstock attendees, new contacts are being made, and others are finding themselves within the pages of pictures.

This book has a scrapbook look with its mix of hundreds of color, sepia and black and white photos and invites readers on a trek back to Yasgur's Farm and three days of peace and music. Everyone from baby-boomers to our younger generations, those who were there and those who wish they were, to collectors and historians will find this book to be enjoyable, interesting, and that it serves as a unique tribute to three history-making days in '69.

For a glimpse and more info, please visit http://www.woodstockpeace.com

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Subject: Bethel Book Signing Event

Author:
Rita Sheehan
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Date Posted: 13:43:06 11/14/09 Sat

The author of Images of America - Bethel has scheduled a book signing at The Country Bumk'in on Saturday, November 21, from 3 - 5 p.m. Published by Arcadia Publishing a leading local history publisher. Over 200 vintage photogrpahs with text describing each photo, 128 pages. ISBN: 978-0-7385-6589-7. Bethel's first book! For more information contact the author Rita Sheehan at rjs@in4web.com or www.betheltownclerk.com

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Subject: Town Clerk Rita's November News Letter

Author:
Lindy
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Date Posted: 04:21:03 11/02/09 Mon

>>Town Of Bethel
>>
>>November E-Mail Newsletter
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Thanksgiving
>>
>>
>>
>>Thanksgiving Day marks the quiet and reflective
>>celebration of all we are grateful for as Americans.
>>On this day we share with our families and friends an
>>appreciation of all that we have. In 1621,
>>Massachusetts Bay Gov. William Bradford invited
>>members of the neighboring Wampanoag tribe to join the
>>Pilgrims as they celebrated their first harvest in a
>>new land. This three-day festival brought people
>>together to delight in the richness of the earth and
>>to give praise for their new friendships and progress.
>> Hard to believe but that was 388 years ago!
>>
>>
>>
>>Town Hall November Schedule
>>
>>10/31 Youth Halloween Party at Duggan School 1 p.m.
>>
>>11/3 Town Hall Closed
>>11/3 Election Day – All polls open 6 a.m. – 9 p.m.
>>
>>11/4 Town Board Mtg. 7:30 p.m. Sr. Center
>>
>> 7:45 p.m. Budget Public Hearing/8:00 p.m.
>>Proposed LL #3 Public Hearing
>>
>>11/6 Sullivan County Heating Assistance – Sr. Center
>>10 a.m.-12
>>
>>11/10 Planning Board 7:00 p.m. Sr. Center
>>
>>11/11 Town Hall Closed
>>
>>11/11 Veterans’ Day Services 11:00 a.m. Bethel
>>Veterans Park at Town Square
>>
>>11/16 Zoning Board 7:30 p.m. Justice Court
>>
>>11/17 Youth Board 7:00 p.m. Justice Court
>>
>>11/17 Bethel Farmland and Protection Plan Presentation
>>7:30 at Liberty Middle School
>>
>>11/18 Town Board Mtg. 7:30 p.m. Sr. Center
>>
>>11/19 Monticello School Board Meeting at Duggan School
>>7 p.m.
>>
>>11/19 Motor Vehicle at Sr. Center 10-12 (last one
>>until April)
>>11/26 and 11/27 Town Hall Closed
>>11/3, 11/11, 11/26, 11/27 Bethel Transfer Station will
>>be closed
>>
>>
>>
>>Leftover Deer Management Permits
>>
>>
>>
>>The DEC has begun mailing about 21,000 leftover Deer
>>Management Permits (DMPs) to hunters who were
>>previously denied during the initial application
>>period. This correction process occurs each year and
>>lets us issue the target number of permits in units
>>where we didn't receive as many applicants as we
>>expected.
>>
>>
>>
>>The DEC will also have several Wildlife Management
>>Units with DMPs available on a first-come, first-serve
>>basis beginning Sunday, November 1. During this
>>extended application period, hunters can apply for up
>>to 2 additional DMPs in these units.
>>
>>
>>
>>See >>href="http://www.dec.ny.gov/press/59293.html">http://w
>w
>>w.dec.ny.gov/press/59293.html for the full
>>announcement and list of units involved.
>>
>>If you are curious about the DMP quota setting and
>>issuance process, you may enjoy reading about it at rel=nofollow target=_blank >rel=nofollow target=_blank >rel=nofollow target=_blank
>>href="http://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/47743.html">http:/
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>>www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/47743.html
>>
>>
>>
>>Reporting of Game Harvest
>>
>>You can now report your deer, bear, turkey or beaver
>>take via DEC's new Online Game Harvest Report system!
>>Bookmark this page: >>href="http://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/8316.html">http://
>w
>>ww.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/8316.html or follow the
>>link from within the "Hunting Information" box on
>>DEC's home page.
>>
>>
>>
>>ATTENTION All Photographers - Announcing the CAS Photo
>>Group
>>
>>CAS is determining the feasibility of a Photography
>>Group geared toward serious amateurs. An
>>organizational meeting will be held at CAS at 7pm on
>>Thursday, November 5.
>>
>>
>>
>>If you are interested in: Increasing your enjoyment
>>of photography as an art form, Improving your skills
>>and participate in image sharing and reviews, Being
>>part of an active community of photographers,
>>Traveling in the region for location shoots . . . and
>>more, THIS IS AN OPPORTUNITY FOR YOU
>>
>>At the meeting we will: Review some preliminary
>>planning, Together shape and design the kind of
>>organization we want to have, Make decisions about
>>moving forward
>>
>>
>>
>>Our goal is to launch the CAS Photo Group no later
>>than April 2010. We need a core group to get this
>>idea off the ground. To confirm your attendance or
>>start a discussion, contact: Bruce Janklow,
>>Coordinator, bjanklow@webmail.us
>>
>>CAS ARTS CENTER
>>
>>48 Main Street, PO Box 991, Livingston Manor , NY
>>12758 (845) 436-4227
>>
>>www.catskillartsociety.org
>>
>>
>>
>>Heating Energy Assistance Program (HEAP)
>>
>>
>>
>>Application assistance for HEAP will be available at
>>the Bethel Senior Center on Friday, November 6th from
>>10:00 until Noon. Assistance provided by Sullivan
>>County Family Services. Call 807-0142 with any
>>questions. This is an income eligible program for
>>heating assistance; electric, fuel oil, propane, etc.
>>
>>
>>
>>Bethel Youth Recreation Bus Trips
>>
>>
>>
>>Palisades Mall Shopping Trip – On Your Own Day,
>>Saturday, November, 21st
>>
>>Departure Time Dr. Duggan School: 9:30 am
>>
>>Departure Time Palisades Mall: 6:30 pm
>>
>>Adults $ 15.00; Youth (Town of Bethel ) – Free
>>
>>Registration November 6th at the Town Hall 5:00 pm –
>>6:30 pm
>>
>>
>>
>>NYC Trip – On Your Own Day Tuesday, December 29th
>>
>>Departure Time Dr. Duggan School: 8:00 am The coach
>>bus drop off area on 8th Avenue between 50th and 53rd
>>Streets.
>>
>>Departure Time – NYC 6:30 pm Adults $20.00; Youth
>>(Town of Bethel ) – Free
>>
>>Registration November 6th at the Town Hall 5:00 pm –
>>6:30 pm
>>
>>
>>
>>If any questions on the above trips, please call
>>Jannetta MacArthur @ 292-4025, Cathy McFadden @
>>583-8224, or Kathy Hector @ 583-7758
>>
>>
>>
>>Walking Club
>>
>>Town of Bethel Youth is seeking some feedback to see
>>if there is any interest in a Walking Club 2 nights a
>>week at the
>>
>>Dr. Duggan School. There is no charge. If there is
>>any interest, please call Jannetta MacArthur @
>292-4025
>>
>>
>>
>>Town Of Bethel Yoga Program
>>
>>This year the Town of Bethel will be sponsoring a Yoga
>>class for 6 weeks at the
>>
>>Dr. Duggan School White Lake , NY . The times will be
>>5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
>>
>>
>>
>>COST: Registration: $50.00 per person– for
>>Adults – 6 week program
>>
>> Free to Bethel Youth 13–21 years
>>of age
>>
>> Week to week basis $15.00 per
>>session
>>
>>
>>
>>Dates are as follows:
>>
>>November 16, November 23, November 30, December 7,
>>December 14, December 21
>>
>>If school is closed due to snow or any other
>>circumstance, there will no Yoga Class. It will be
>>made up at the end of the schedule.
>>
>>
>>
>>Basketball for Bethel Youth ages 16 to 21
>>Basketball for young adults ages 16 to 21 will begin
>>on Friday, November 6th at the Duggan Elementary
>>School gym. The program will be held from 6 to 8:30
>>PM. Participants must complete a registration form.
>>The program will continue into the spring. If there
>>is no school or the school closes early due to
>>inclement weather, there will be no program that
>>evening. All participants are expected to follow the
>>rules of the program. The program is supervised by
>>Jacques Alarie and others who attended the Bethel
>>Basketball program during their teen years.
>>
>>
>>
>>Halloween Parade and Party will be held on Saturday,
>>Oct 31st at 1 PM. Rain or shine at the Duggan
>>Elementary School . Costume parade, games, crafts,
>>refreshments, and prizes for all.
>>
>>Town Hall Meetings, Public Hearings To Discuss Solid
>>Waste System & 2010 Tentative Budget- Sullivan County
>>Legislature Chairman Jonathan F. Rouis announced today
>>the Legislature will be hosting a series of
>>informational town hall meetings to educate the public
>>on the changes to the County Solid Waste System, and
>>to present and discuss the 2010 Tentative Budget.
>>"With large issues such as these, it is imperative
>>that we reach out to County residents in an effort to
>>inform and educate them on the proposed changes, and
>>to make ourselves accessible to answer questions. We
>>are all well aware that these decisions will have
>>lasting implications on our County Government and our
>>communities, and we are making every effort to allow
>>residents to have their voices be heard,” said Rouis.
>>
>>The Informational Town Hall meetings will be held on:
>>
>>- Tuesday, November 24, 2009 at the Town of Tusten
>>Town Hall, Narrowsburg, NY at 7pm
>>- Tuesday, December 1, 2009 at the Liberty Senior
>>Center in Liberty , NY at 7pm
>>- Wednesday, December 2, 2009 at the Mamakating Town
>>Hall in Wurtsboro , NY at 7pm
>>
>>The Legislature will also be conducting two
>>Informational Town Halls in conjunction with
>>statute-mandated Public Hearings on the 2010 Tentative
>>Budget in the Hearing Room at the Government Center in
>>Monticello, NY on Thursday, December 10, 2009 at
>>12noon and Tuesday, December 15, 2009 at 7pm. Rouis
>>also indicated the County would be participating in
>>“The Thunder Country Forum” about these topics on
>>Tuesday, November 17, 2009 from 7-9pm on Thunder 102.1
>>radio.
>>
>>Residents who are unable to attend a public hearing or
>>informational town hall meeting will be able to e-mail
>>their comments to publiccomment@co.sullivan.ny.us The
>>comments will be made available to all nine
>>legislators, as well as entered into the official
>>public record.” Phone: 845-807-0435
>>
>>
>>
>>Tip Fee Solid Waste Proposed Fee Summary
>>
>>Year-round Residential: Single Family: $180.57;
>>Seasonal Residential $90.28; Cottages/Bungalows:
>>$136.17
>>
>>Non Residential: (Volume Use) Low $137.64; Medium
>>$285.58; High $666.33; Very High $1,670.87
>>
>>
>>
>>In the zero tip fee scenarios, residential customers
>>pay roughly $181 annually for the solid waste
>>management system, but would be allowed to dispose of
>>refuse and recyclables for free (although C & D) would
>>continue to be charged at current tip fees).
>>
>>
>>
>>Status Quo County Solid Waste Proposed Fee Summary
>>
>>Year-round Residential: Single Family $99.50;
>>Seasonal Residential $49.75; Cottages/Bungalows $75.03
>>
>>Non Residential: (Volume Use) Low $75.84; Medium
>>$157.35; High $367.14; Very High $920.63
>>
>>
>>
>>Under the status quo, residential customers would be
>>billed roughly $100 annually. This would be in
>>addition to any fees they are already paying to
>>private haulers for subscription collection and
>>disposal (at the current $75 or $85 per ton tip fee).
>>This would also be in addition to the per bag fees
>>they would pay for continued use of the County
>>transfer stations.
>>
>>
>>
>>Kenoza Lake United Methodist Election Day Chili
>>
>>Kenoza Lake Methodist Church Women’s Guild are having
>>a soup & chili sale on Tuesday, November 3rd at the
>>Kenoza Lake Fire House from 11:00 AM until sold out?
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>Star Exemptions
>>
>>The Bethel Assessor, Marguerite Brown, would like to
>>remind residents:
>>
>>
>>
>>New Star Applicants: If you have not already applied
>>for the STAR exemption and own a home in Bethel you
>>may qualify for this school tax relief. You do not
>>need to be 65! Contact Marge or Dina at 583-4350 ext.
>>13 or 14.
>>
>>
>>
>>Enhanced Star Exemption: Enhanced Star Exemption
>>(over age 65 & income qualified) to re-apply by March
>>1st for next year’s exemption. If you already receive
>>the Enhanced Star you will get a letter and a renewal
>>from by the end of December from the Assessor.
>>
>>
>>
>>Basic Star Exemption: Anyone who receives the Basic
>>Star who will be turning 65 in 2010 will have to
>>re-apply under the enhanced guidelines for the
>>Enhanced Star Exemption. All Basic Star recipients
>>who are not 65 do not need to fill out any new forms;
>>the Star form only needs to be filled out once until
>>you are 65.
>>
>>
>>
>>Message from Duggan PTO
>>The Duggan PTO encourages Town of Bethel residents in
>>the Monticello Central School District to attend the
>>Thursday, November 19th meeting of the Monticello
>>Board of Education scheduled to be held at the Duggan
>>Elementary School in White Lake beginning at 7 PM.
>>Please check the school website at
>>www.monticelloschools.net for an agenda of the meeting
>>and any changes in meeting locations or time about a
>>week before the 19th. As the financial crisis
>>continues in New York State , the Board of Education
>>will have to look at budget cutting options in the
>>next few months to avoid huge tax increases. By
>>attending the Board of Education meetings, residents
>>can stay informed. Don't miss the opportunity to
>>attend a meeting at our community school!! Let's show
>>the Board of Education that Bethel cares about our
>>schools and children.
>>
>>The Duggan PTO would like to thank the community for
>>their support of our fall Scholastic Book Fair held in
>>October. Due to our sales, we were able to purchase
>>18 new books for our library and 21 new books for our
>>teacher read-aloud collection, putting 39 new books
>>into our student’s hands! Our next book fair will be
>>held in the middle of May.
>>
>>Don’t be a turkey…be a turkey donor…to benefit
>>families in need this Thanksgiving
>>
>>The Shepard’s Food Pantry is colleting monetary
>>donations to purchase turkeys for the Shepard’s Food
>>Pantry so needy families can have a blessed
>>Thanksgiving. (An average turkey costs $10-15). The
>>donations will be used to purchase a large quantity at
>>a reduced price. The Shepherd’s Food Pantry provides
>>food for over 120 families. Please give your donation
>>to Jesse Komatz by November 13th 845-583-5540.
>>Reformed Presbyterian Church c/o Rev. David Coon, P.O.
>>Box 418 , Mongaup Valley , New York 12762
>>
>>
>>
>>Fall into Leaf Compost with Sullivan County !
>>
>>Leaf Season is here – so raking efforts can’t be far
>>behind… Sullivan County is pleased to offer free
>>disposal of leaves to all County residents, businesses
>>and municipalities. Simply deliver leaves in
>>compostable bags or loose in bulk to the Sullivan
>>County Landfill Compost Facility in Monticello – and
>>they will do the rest. Composting is a natural
>>process that converts undesirable leaves into a
>>finished soil amendment for later use. Leaves should
>>never be land filled, and burning is no longer
>>allowed. So get a rush on fall and compost those
>>pesky leaves instead!
>>
>>
>>
>>Burn Permits
>>
>>The State of New York no longer requires burn permits.
>> No burning is allowed between March 16th and May 14th
>>of each year. At no time is it legal to burn papers,
>>garbage or cardboard. It is only legal to burn
>>branches 6” in diameter or less and 8’ in length or
>>less.
>>
>>
>>
>>Document Shredding Event
>>
>>I am working on a shredding event for residential
>>households to bring their confidential documents to
>>the Town Hall and shred. If any commercial businesses
>>would like to join in on the event there will be a
>>charge based on the number of businesses that use the
>>service. The more that join the less it will be for
>>all. More information on the shredding event will
>>come later in the month in a special email.
>>
>>
>>
>>Town of Bethel Veterans Day Services
>>
>>Town of Bethel Veterans Day Wednesday, November 11th.
>>Veteran’s services promptly start at 11:00 a.m. by
>>Sgt. Andrew Brucher VFW Post 5499. All are invited
>>for a solemn ceremony dedicated to all Veterans.
>>
>>
>>
>>Senior Center Ongoing Events Senior Center located at
>>3594 Route 55 in Kauneonga Lake behind Justice Court .
>>
>>Nutrition Site for Senior Citizens - Mondays at Noon.
>>Seniors with and County ID Card receive a meal for
>>$2.00.
>>Exercise for Seniors - Wednesday mornings 9 a.m. -10
>>a.m.
>>Art Classes - Thursdays 1 p.m.-3 p.m. $3.00 donation
>>per class for instructor's fee.
>>
>>Call Many Safer about special play days at 583-7971.
>>
>>
>>
>>Youth Board representatives needed
>>There are two openings on the Youth Board for two
>>youth representatives one from Liberty School and one
>>from Sullivan West School Districts. To apply send a
>>letter of interest to Town of Bethel Youth Board, P.O.
>>Box 300, White Lake, NY 12786. Meetings are held
>>monthly on the 3rd Tuesday at 7 p.m.
>>
>>
>>
>>Youth Center/Literacy Center
>>
>>The Youth Center has been demolished to make way for
>>the new Literacy Center !
>>
>>
>>
>>General Elections
>>
>>General Elections will be held Tuesday, November 3rd.
>>All polls open at 6:00 a.m. and close at 9:00 p.m.
>>For voting information contact the Board of Elections
>>at 807-0400. County and Town General Election results
>>must be certified as official no later than December
>>10th. The data on the state website will be updated
>>once the election is officially certified.
>>
>>
>>County Board of Elections www.co.sullivan.state.ny.us
>>New York Board of Elections www.elections.state.ny.us
>>
>>
>>
>>Bethelites Monthly Meeting
>>
>>The Bethelites will be meeting on Thursday, November
>>19th at the Bethel Sr. Center at 6:30 p.m. The ladies
>>will be making a craft. Everyone is welcome to join.
>>For more information call Diane Monahan 583-6195 or
>>Mickey Robinson 583-8513
>>
>>
>>
>>Here’s What’s Happening At Consumer and Financial Ed.
>>
>>At Cornell Cooperative Extension of Sullivan County
>>
>>
>>
>>HeatSmart NY Classes are two hour workshops that
>>provide energy and financial information to families
>>faced with higher energy costs. These classes are free
>>and open to the public. For further information and to
>>pre-register, call Linda at 292-5250. Here are
>>November’s classes:
>>
>>
>>
>>Making Ends Meet is on November 10th at 5:30-7:30 at
>>Jeff Bank, Eldred Branch and again on November 17th at
>>CCE at 2:00-4:00. This workshop provides information
>>on developing and using a household spending plan. We
>>also explore ways to maximize resources and reduce
>>energy use. Participants will free money management
>>tools.
>>
>>
>>
>>Exploring Credit/Debt Management Issues is on November
>>24th at 5:30-7:30 at Jeff Bank the Livingston Manor
>>Branch. This workshop provides information on
>>selecting and using credit wisely, strategies for
>>paying down debt, obtaining and receiving a credit
>>report, and understanding a credit score. Participants
>>will receive free credit management tools.
>>
>>
>>
>>“Save Energy, Save Dollars” is on November 17th at
>>5:30-7:30 pm at CCE -Learn about low-cost and no-cost
>>ways to save energy and reduce your energy bills. Also
>>learn about programs that can help you afford
>>energy-efficiency improvements with subsides,
>>low-interest loans or free services to qualifying
>>households. There will be free energy-saving materials
>>to be provided to all participants.
>>
>>
>>
>>Venison Workshops at CCE at 6:00-8:00 November 4,
>>2009- New DEC legislature and monitoring deer herds
>>will be discussed by a DEC representative. Fee is
>>$10.00/person. November 18, 2009- Basic home
>>processing of venison will be demonstrated. This class
>>will include proper sanitation and preparation,
>>packing and storing, venison recipes and field
>>dressing. Fee $15.00/person Must pre-register with
>>Linda at 845-292-5250. Youth 15 years and above may
>>attend if accompanied by an adult.
>>
>>
>>
>>Website of the Month:
>>www.smallwoodcivicassociation.org
>>
>>
>>
>>Happy Thanksgiving,
>>
>>Rita Sheehan
>>
>>Bethel Town Clerk
>>
>>
>>
>>Third Party Websites Disclaimer
>>
>>
>>
>>Rita J. Sheehan, Town Clerk
>>
>>Town of Bethel
>>
>>P.O. Box 300
>>
>>3454 Route 55 East
>>
>>White Lake, NY 12786
>>
>>
>>
>>Phone: (845) 583-4350 ext. 11
>>
>>Fax: (845 583-4710

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Subject: STAR Applications

Author:
Bethel Town Clerk
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Date Posted: 16:48:29 10/29/09 Thu

New Star Applicants: If you have not already applied
for the STAR exemption and own a home in Bethel
you may qualify for this school tax relief. Deadline to apply March 1st. You do not need to be 65! Contact Marge or Dina at 583-4350 ext. 13 or 14.

Enhanced Star Exemption: Enhanced Star Exemption (over age
65 & income qualified) to re-apply by March 1st for next
year’s exemption. If you already receive the Enhanced Star you will get a letter and a renewal from by the end of December from the Assessor.

Basic Star Exemption: Anyone who receives the Basic Star
who will be turning 65 in 2010 will have to re-apply under the enhanced guidelines for the Enhanced Star Exemption. All Basic Star recipients who are not 65 do not need to fill out any new forms; the Star form only needs to
be filled out once until you are 65.

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Subject: Election Day

Author:
Bethel Town Clerk
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Date Posted: 16:46:07 10/29/09 Thu

General Elections

General Elections will be held Tuesday, November 3rd.
All polls open at 6:00 a.m. and close at 9:00 p.m. For voting information contact the Board of Elections at 807-0400. County and Town General Election results must be certified as official no later than December 10th.
The data on the state website will be updated once the election is officially certified.
New York Board of Elections www.elections.state.ny.us

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Subject: Bethel Youth Program/Trip Announcements

Author:
Bethel Town Clerk
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Date Posted: 16:44:28 10/29/09 Thu

Bethel Youth Recreation Bus Trips

Palisades Mall Shopping Trip – On Your Own Day, Saturday, November, 21st Departure Time Dr. Duggan School: 9:30
am Departure Time Palisades Mall: 6:30 pm
Adults $ 15.00; Youth (Town of Bethel) – Free
Registration November 6th at Town Hall 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm

NYC Trip – On Your Own Day Tuesday, December 29th
Departure Time Dr. Duggan School: 8:00 am The coach bus
drop off area on 8th Avenue between 50th and 53rd
Streets. Departure Time – NYC 6:30 pm Adults
$20.00; Youth (Town of Bethel) – Free
Registration November 6th at Town Hall 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm

Walking Club

Town of Bethel Youth is seeking some feedback to see
if there is any interest in a Walking Club 2 nights a week at the Dr. Duggan School. There is no
charge. If there is any interest, please call Jannetta MacArthur @ 292-4025

Town Of Bethel Yoga Program

This year the Town of Bethel will be sponsoring a Yoga class for 6 weeks at the Dr. Duggan School White Lake, NY. The times will be 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
COST: $50.00 per person– for Adults – 6 week
program; Free to Bethel Youth 13–21 years of age
Week to week basis $15.00 per session
Dates are as follows: November 16, November 23, November 30, December 7, December 14, December 21

If school is closed due to snow or any other circumstance, there will no Yoga Class. It will be made up at the
end of the schedule.

Basketball for Bethel
Youth ages 16 to 21

Basketball for young adults ages 16 to 21 will begin on Friday,November 6th at the Duggan Elementary School
gym. The program will be held from 6 to 8:30 PM. Participants must complete a registration form. The program will continue into the spring. If there is no school or the school closes early due to inclement
weather, there will be no program that evening. All participants are expected to follow the rules of the program. The program is supervised by
Jacques Alarie and others who attended the Bethel Basketball program during their teen years.

Halloween Parade and Party will be held on
Saturday, Oct 31st at 1 PM. Rain or shine at the Duggan Elementary School. Costume parade, games, crafts, refreshments, and prizes for all.

Youth Board representatives needed

There are two openings on the Youth Board for two youth representatives one from Liberty School and one from Sullivan West School Districts. To apply send a letter of interest to Town of Bethel Youth Board, P.O. Box 300, White Lake, NY 12786. Meetings are held monthly on the 3rd Tuesday at 7 p.m.

Youth Center/Literacy Center
The Youth Center has been demolished to make way for the new Literacy Center!

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Subject: Bethel November Schedule

Author:
Bethel Town Clerk
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Date Posted: 16:38:35 10/29/09 Thu

10/31 Youth Halloween Party at Duggan School 1 p.m.

11/3 Town Hall Closed

11/3 Election Day – All polls open 6 a.m. – 9 p.m.

11/4 Town Board Mtg. 7:30 p.m. Sr. Center
7:45p.m. Budget Public Hearing
8:00 p.m. Proposed LL #3 Public Hearing

11/6 Sullivan County Heating Assistance – Sr. Center 10 a.m.-12

11/10 Planning Board 7:00 p.m. Sr. Center

11/11 Town Hall Closed

11/11 Veterans’ Day Services 11:00 a.m. Bethel Veterans Park at Town Square

11/16 Zoning Board 7:30 p.m. Justice Court

11/17 Youth Board 7:00 p.m. Justice Court

11/17 Bethel Farmland Protection Plan Presentation 7:30 at Liberty
Middle School

11/18 Town Board Mtg. 7:30 p.m. Sr. Center

11/19 Monticello School Board Meeting at Duggan School 7 p.m.

11/19 Motor Vehicle at Sr. Center 10-12 (last one until April)

11/26 and 11/27 Town Hall Closed

11/3, 11/11, 11/26, 11/27 Bethel Transfer Station will be closed

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Subject: Images of America Bethel

Author:
Bethel Town Clerk
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Date Posted: 06:38:41 10/20/09 Tue

Images of America - Bethel will be released on 11/2/2009
Author: Rita Sheehan. Publisher: Arcadia Publishing. On sale November 2, 2009 at major retail outlets, amazon.com, arcadiapublishing.com, borders.com Library of Congress ISBN 9780738565897 200 images, 128 pages. For more information go to the publisher’s website at www.arcadiapublishing.com Available on Amazon.com for $14.95 as a pre-order until 10/28/2009.

Book Description:
The town of Bethel is located in Sullivan County, 90 miles northwest of New York City. Bethel was established on March 27, 1809, and the first hotel in the county opened in the hamlet of White Lake in 1846. Hundreds of hotels were to follow, from the Arlington to the Woodlawn Villa. During the silver and golden ages, White Lake became fashionable, and many people flocked to the clean water of the lake, fresh mountain air, and grand hotels. The tanneries, gristmills, and sawmills were prosperous during the 1800s. In 1969, Bethel was the site of the Woodstock Music and Arts Fair that drew nearly 500,000 people to the town. Through vintage images, Bethel recalls this town's vibrant past.

Author Bio: Rita J. Sheehan has been the Bethel town clerk for 12 years, a member of the New York State Local Government Records Association, the New York State Town Clerks Association, Orange-Sullivan Town Clerks Association, and the Sullivan County Historical Society. She has selected images from the town archives, family collections, and professional photographers for the best assortment to showcase the community.

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Subject: Drilling Survey Response Needed

Author:
Brendan
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Date Posted: 07:09:34 10/19/09 Mon

http://blog.catskill4sale.com/catskill4sale/2009/10/drilling-survey-response-needed.html

October 19, 2009

Drilling Survey Response Needed

NY Senator Tom Libous (R-Binghamton) has an on-line survey on gas drilling which everyone must respond to ASAP. Libous is clearly in the pro-drilling camp. Generally the only people who access his website are already "Drill Baby Drill" believers. The concern is that he will use the results of the survey to "prove" that everyone wants there to be no extension of the public comment period on the DSGEIS, that they all have complete faith in the DEC recommendations as is, and that they want drilling to commence immediately.

Please respond to the survey and show that we DO need an extension of the comment period, we are NOT satisfied with the DEC recommendations as they stand, and we do NOT want drilling to commence until all of the data is in, and the safeguards are in place.

Responding to this survey is not taking an anti-drilling position. It's just taking the position — which has been echoed by most politicians from Sen. Gillebrand to Mayor Bloomberg to many of the Sullivan County legislators — that the DEC's comment deadline of Nov. 30th is wholly inadequate.

Here's the website link. It will take you 3 minutes, one for each question, because it's set up to knock you off after each question. Just keep using your back key to answer all three.

http://www.libous.campaignoffice.com/index.asp?Type=POLLING&SEC=%7B3DCCB57C-5FA5-4D3C-B76F-3E913DA544C8%7D

Please forward this link to friends and acquaintances.

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Subject: Thank you Bethel

Author:
Tim Berglund (Sentimental)
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Date Posted: 04:40:47 08/23/09 Sun

40 years after a 16 year old kid lied about staying the weekend with his cousin in Sayre, NY and then sneaking off to Bethel to go to Woodstock,....this 57 year old would like to say "Thank you" to the town of Bethel whose people were so nice to him and his cousin. One of the first thoughts that made me smile when I looked back on my Woodstock experience, just days after the event was the realization of how everyone from the store owners to the regular townspeople were so civil and wonderful to us. As I grew older, I never forgot that and it is my first good memory of Woodstock and the town of Bethel.

Thank you all...

Tim Berglund
Indianapolis, Indiana
August 22, 2009

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Subject: Bethel Historical Museum Tour

Author:
Rita Sheehan
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Date Posted: 06:21:06 08/11/09 Tue

Artifacts and Memorabilia Tour
Town of Bethel Historical Museum
3552 Route 55, Kauneonga Lake

Friday, August 14th 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Free Admission

The Town of Bethel Historical Museum is part of the Bethel Bicentennial and is open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. through September 15, 2009

For more information contact:
Bill Burns at (845) 292-9241 or 583-4350 ext. 11
This event is part of the Woodstock Week 2009 related events in Sullivan County presented by the Sullivan County Historical Society, The Liberty CDC, the Town of Bethel Historical Museum, the Sullivan County Bicentennial Committee, Sullivan Performing Arts, and the Liberty Museum & Arts Center.

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Subject: Hey Duke!!! Saw You On Channel 8 Here in Washington State

Author:
Karen (Mrs. Pod's Goddaughter)
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Date Posted: 22:58:42 08/09/09 Sun

Hey Duke, Nice Woodstock expose on NBC this evening. How are you. Haven't talked to you in years. Hope all is well and keep up the good work with Woodstock and I'm lovin' those great old memories. Good to see you on TV. WOW!! Blew my mind!! How things are movin' down the line for you. Remember I worked for you at the market when I was there staying with Aunt Harry? Love, Karen, Aunt Har's Niece... Hope to hear from you.

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Subject: woodstock
Author: kathy smith (nostalgic kate) [Edit]	Date Posted: 20:44:32 08/09/09 Sun watching dateline woodstock program. i miss those trippy and gentle times. i have yet to find anything to make me feel that passionate and fulfilled in the last 35 years. kate [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: Peacefence article

Author:
llyyne
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Date Posted: 04:18:42 08/05/09 Wed

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Woodstock Peacefence: A Legacy Of Brotherly Love
The Alexy family takes the green-era term "reduce, reuse, recycle" to a new level in fashion with their authentic line of PeaceFence.com peace signs
Published on August 04, 2009

by Beth Ann Hilton

(OfficialWire)

BETHEL, NY

PeaceFence.com - Peace Signs Cut from the original Woodstock Fence
The very fence that couldn’t keep the love out of Woodstock ‘69 now binds the Bethel, NY-based Alexy family together in spirit, as their unique line of accessories formed from the original Woodstock chain link fence continues the legacy of PeaceFence.com founder James Alexy.

In 1969, the organizers of Woodstock realized the fences they had constructed around the Woodstock concert site on Max Yasgur’s dairy farm in Bethel, NY, couldn’t possibly control the exuberant crowds they had attracted. They made the radical decision to make Woodstock a free concert. The announcement was made, the gates opened wide, and the fence became unnecessary.

When the 400,000-plus concert goers dispersed after three days of peace, love and music, lengths of fencing were left behind. Soon after, a thrifty local farmer picked it up to contain livestock on his property, blind to its historical significance. In the 1980s, that farmer and the fence were both still intact when young James Alexy crossed their paths. James—enamored with the era even though he was born in 1969—had begun collecting Woodstock photos from local folks. He eventually met the farmer and a vision emerged: to share bits of the fence with others as collectible art and jewelry. He acquired the fence and two of the gates, and PeaceFence.com was founded as a family project. After James’ untimely death in 1999, the family of artisans decided to keep the project going in his honor. Sadly, James’ younger brother Jeremiah never fully recovered from grieving the loss of his brother, and also died in 2008.

Cornelius Alexy—father of James, Jeremiah, Joseph and Elizabeth—lives just a mile or so from the original concert site with his wife, Sharon. Explaining the process James created, he says “We cut a bit of the fence, bend it, then shape and weld it into the desired shape, which is followed by a finishing process. To us, each one is a work of art. We don’t make a living at it; this is just our own way of honoring our sons’ memories.”

Amidst the mass merchandising of Woodstock, the peace sign, and The Summer of Love (see Target’s massive storewide promotion), PeaceFence.com accessories truly stand out as one of the only authentic tokens of the original concert. Each comes with a notarized certificate of authenticity, and both everyday fans and celebrities are collecting the items. Alexy says sales of the necklaces and key chains jumped during the hullabaloo surrounding the 25th and 30th anniversaries, and orders are on the rise in anticipation of 40th Anniversary tours and tribute concerts around the world starting in August 2009 and continuing through the rest of the year. Alexy says that while he has a “good bit of fence” left, the supply is definitely limited.

Owners of PeaceFence.com items say they make for interesting conversation pieces, as it is unique to wear authentic memorabilia to the events. Several recent New York governors are proud owners of the peace signs, as are numerous authors, musicians and artists.

“My Peace Sign Pendant was given to me as a gift and is one of my most prized possessions,” says Joanne Hague, co-author of Woodstock Peace, Music & Memories: Three History-Making Days in '69, which was recently featured on Good Morning America.

“Today it's usual to buy some remembrance of the concerts we've attended, but merchandising for Woodstock '69 was virtually non-existent. There are the posters, programs and tickets available from that 40 year old event, most just copies, and originals are very high priced IF you are lucky enough to find one, but to own a piece of the fence... a piece of history... something you can wear or carry with you... something that has its own ‘story’... is truly a remarkable, unique piece of ‘Woodstock’ for anyone's collection.”

As many who have made the pilgrimage to Bethel, NY already know, the concert site is now home to the Bethel Woods Center for the Arts and the Museum at Bethel Woods, which opened in June 2008. In an interesting twist, the museum accepted the Alexy family’s 10-year loan of an original Woodstock gate to show in its exhibits, but declined to sell PeaceFence.com items in their gift shop, reasoning that the necklaces are original artifacts that a museum store should not sell.

While that underscores PeaceFence.com’s authenticity, Alexy’s customers clearly disagree, as witnessed by their enthusiastic feedback sent to the PeaceFence.com website, which sells directly to consumers. In fact, the “Mother of Woodstock” Lisa Law-- author of “Flashing on the Sixties” and “Interviews with Icons” – says she proudly wears her PeaceFence.com peace sign. In her own words, “The peace sign that Roger gifted me is quite the conversation piece. Every time I wear it people tell me how they like it and when I tell them that it was made from the fence around the original Woodstock in 1969 they are even more intrigued. Then the conversation turns to the fact that I helped feed 200,000 people at Woodstock with the Hog Farmers and Wavy Gravy…The most recent time I proudly wore it was at the Rainbow Gathering in the Jemez Mountains of New Mexico. It is a great and most appropriate symbol of the times.”

Law’s sentiments were seconded by another happy customer from Dallas, TX, who wrote, “The Peace Sign is one of the most enduring symbols of the 1960s. The pendants—made from the fencing that surrounded the Woodstock Music and Art Fair—embody the spirit of an extraordinary generation. Each is a one-of-a-kind keepsake…a sacred artifact that transports us back in time to those three memorable days of peace and music some 40 years ago on Yasgur’s Farm. Woodstock was a happening…a piece of Americana that never will be duplicated. Carry a magical piece of history and share the vibe of the Woodstock generation.”

The Alexy family has enjoyed supporting the memory of Woodstock throughout the years, but nothing is as meaningful as knowing that their son and brother James’ art and vision will live on with every PeaceFence.com item sold. Today, the fence truly serves us the way James envisioned: it brings people together instead of keeping them apart. (www.PeaceFence.com)

Sidebar 1: Paying It Forward: Roger P. Orcutt, Ph.D. Gifts the Celeb Set

According to Roger P. Orcutt, Ph.D., the peace pendants by PeaceFence.com, made from the original chain link fence, are a unique and unparalleled piece of history of the original Woodstock Festival. He is such a fan, in fact, that he says the artifacts “are my favorite gifts to give as they are a TRUE piece of that history which was able to survive, and now has been molded into a symbol of what that concert was all about. I have not only given them to family and friends, but to some of the major figures who took part in the Festival,” citing his gifts to the 1960s luminaries Graham Nash of Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young; Elliot Tiber ("The Father of Woodstock") and author of the book Taking Woodstock; Lisa Law; Roy Howard and Jeryl Abramson, who ran the Annual Woodstock reunions; Toney Burkhart, jeweler and friend of Janis Joplin, who is involved in producing WestFest, the 40th Anniversary of Woodstock in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park this October 25, 2009. Orcutt hopes to gift a PeaceFence.com necklace to singer Mary Travers of Peter, Paul and Mary, to lift her spirits during her reported battle with cancer.

Sidebar 2: Fun Fan Quote

"I received my pendant today…WOW…It feels historical around my neck…I can close my eyes and live that incredible time again, call it a flash back or a memory. THANK YOU FOR THE TRIP!" —M.I.M.

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Contact

The B Company
Beth Ann Hilton
bethhilton@thebcompany.com
Tel: (310) 560-8390

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Subject: Open Letter from Satmar "UTA"

Author:
Leo Klienberger
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Date Posted: 11:29:11 07/29/09 Wed

OPEN LETTER TO TOWN OF BETHEL AND ITS RESIDENTS

Worthy neighbors and dear friends,

It is with pain and sorrow that we write these words to you. We are a private people who do not like to be involved in public controversy. We like to remain behind our walls and live our lives modestly far from the public eye. But when the pain is too great and the loss excessive we feel that we must do what is called for.

The Satmar Bungalow Colony has been in existence for more than 30 years in White Lake , New York . We have made every effort to be good neighbors and upstanding citizens. We have raised our children to live in harmony with our neighbors and to respect their property, their values and their rights, regardless of race or religion. Over the years we have forged a respectful and mutually cooperative relationship with the Town leadership and with our honored community board members.

In June 2008, the Satmar Bungalow Colony filed for a permit to replace the current Synagogue, which was aging not as gracefully as we would have hoped, with a new Synagogue. The necessary permit was issued and construction was initiated. The plans were approved and everything along the way was done according to plan. We made sure not to deviate and in fact during the months of construction we were visited almost every day or every other day by town inspectors who observed the process and properly investigated to see that everything was proceeding according to plan. They found everything to be in proper order and we had no problems as the process proceeded.

Over the many months we worked cooperatively with all officials. We were given no inkling that there were any problems that could not be addressed and taken care of as construction proceeded.

On July 6, 2009, both town inspectors visited the site and after making a painstaking and extremely thorough inspection that took more than four hours to complete, an inspection that checked to see if every exit was properly marked, if every door was made to code, if all construction materials met the code requirements. We were given verbal assurances that we met the requirements for the Certificate of Occupancy. In a subsequent meeting at the Town offices with other inspectors and the town supervisor, we received four minor recommendations that needed to be corrected. Once these items were taken care of we were promised, the C of O would be forthcoming.

On July 8, our engineers issued a report stating all four items were corrected. Based on the assurances and promises that we had received we moved all furniture, chairs and tables, books, scrolls and safes for the holy scrolls into the new Synagogue. Having waited for more than a year for a Synagogue of proper size and with modern amenities all the necessary safety and security features, the entire community was anxious and deeply grateful for the completion. Hundreds of residents had waited for months and were now waiting for the Sabbath to consecrate the new place of worship with Sabbath prayers and to express their gratitude to G-d for His blessing.

Only on that Friday afternoon, did the town inspector inform us that he was instructed not to issue a C of O. He told us that it was unfortunately out of his hands. Nor could he give us any reason for the denial. These were the orders he received. When pressed to answer how this could be after so many assurances and the great pain and expense we went to, to comply with every requirement, large and small; and how this could be happening after a final inspection that issued no findings, he declared that some board members said that they wanted to do a traffic review. This was not a building inspection issue. It was a matter of higher political authorities demanding the review. Those were the instruction from his superiors and he was bound by them.

Only after issuing the order to halt occupancy for reasons having to do with a traffic matter did inspectors come to examine the parking area and apparently found what they were looking for: some of the parking area was not graded properly. On that basis a year long project that had been reviewed, examined, inspected and evaluated time after time; a project that we were in constant contact about with all the proper authorities; a project that was critical to our Congregation so that we could accommodate our families in safety and security, was halted and we were instructed at the very last minute to prevent the occupation of the building. This order came after weeks of preparation for a service and a Hanukas Habyis, a consecration ceremony.

It is worth noting that upon being told about the parking lot issue we offered through our engineers to correct the issues immediately. Suspiciously, rather than permit the correction, a Stop Work order was rushed to the site. Why, if the issue was only a matter of getting the lot’s grading right were we prevented from correcting the matter? This was after all not a crime scene. Was it in order to preserve a problem so we should not be able to proceed?

Since that time we have submitted a revised engineer report stating our intention to meet every and any safety issue, or other issue that is found to be lacking in the parking area. The Town has ignored all of this and instead focused on one matter: the fact that some people did in fact go into the building without a certificate. Instead of issuing violations perhaps the town might consider how peaceably and safely we handled a potentially explosive issue. Few other populations would accept such a last minute order that is so suspiciously grounded without a much more convincing demonstration than simply carrying out some prayers of gratitude.

Despite the last minute nature of the halt we did in fact notify the Congregation as best we could. It is a large Congregation. Is it surprising that some people did not get the information before the Sabbath when we cannot make phone calls, write or do much else to spread the word. Some people decided to ignore our words. They had contributed hundreds of thousands of dollars, many in the form of weekly tithes, and after so many assurances that all was ok, they just did not believe or refused to accept that at the very last moment things had changed.

On about July 17th one town inspector visited the building again and was frankly outraged at the injustice. He asserted that the old Synagogue was far less safe and secure than the new one and that it made no sense to withhold the C of O.

Are we wrong in believing that if we were not Chassidic Jews, that this would not be happening? In 2009 is it not outrageous that a religious house of worship that cost so much in time and resources, that exists expressly to transmit wholesome values should be prevented from opening when all the rules that were applied to it have been met? Is it not an outrage when a town where we have done everything possible to live on good terms digs out some petty issue that we were not told about to keep hundreds of families from prayer?

Because this hurts us so deeply we are asking our friends and neighbors to join us in expressing their outrage at this miscarriage of common decency. If a group of individuals can do this to our community, they can do it to others. All it takes is for good men and women to remain silent.

There is nothing that would make us happier than the peaceful, respectful and mutually gracious resolution of this case. We do not want to affect our longstanding good relation with our neighbors and town officials. But if we are left no other option we protect our rights through the legal system which is committed to the equal protection of the laws and the rights of all citizens.

Respectfully,

Satmar Bungalow Colony Resident

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Subject: Support Our Local Farmers

Author:
Fiddlers Flea Market
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Date Posted: 07:54:19 06/22/09 Mon

As part of a new "Help Thy Neighbor" campaign for 2009 - Beginning July 3rd -Fiddlers Flea Market on route 17B in the town of Bethel offers free vendor spaces in an effort to help promote and suppport our local Sullivan County and neighboring Wayne county farmers. 10 10x10 spaces on our lot will be made available free of charge for the remainder of the season which ends in October. Vendors must have shelter and set up if so desired. Pop up tents and outdoor tables may be donated and designated strictly for the farmers use. They will be adorned with the words "Support your local farmer". The market is open Sat. - Sun. & Holildays - 9-5 every weekend rain or shine. Naturally, we don't expect the outdoor vendors to be here in the rain - so the farmers market will be weather permitting with no obligation on rainy days. Next year, we will establish an annual membership fee for minimal charge to each vendor of the farmers market. We're thinking along the lines of $200 per vendor for the entire year - would enjoy the feedback and look forward to making this work for you - our local farmers!!

Pass it on!

Babette Ross
Fiddlers Flea Market
845-583-6375

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Subject: Please contact me...

Author:
James M. Hurst (wonderful memories)
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Date Posted: 14:09:25 05/15/09 Fri

When I think back on my childhood, all I can recall is Smallwood,NY. My father worked in the city but bought a country home for his family. He couldn't have picked a better place than Smallwood. They had everything and it's real charm was that it was small. I recall the old swimming hole down by the creek and Mr. & Mrs. Smallwood's mausouleum down there too. We lived on Mongaupe Rd. then and, as I remember, streams were everywhere. And, there were friendly neighbors to spare.

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Subject: Does anyone remember...
Author: Jody [Edit]	Date Posted: 17:26:36 09/22/08 Mon Does anyone remember Kate Gilman or Nellie and Willie Durler from Smallwood in the 1930's and 40's? My Aunt Nellie had a house on Orange Avenue and I believe my Aunt Kate's house was on Lafayette... I'd appreciate it. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> Subject: Re: Does anyone remember...
Author: llyyne [Edit]	Date Posted: 05:02:02 09/23/08 Tue Kate's house was indeed on Layfayette Ave. I can see her in my mind's eye visiting with Vera Van Fredenburg, Bill Otto and the old gang down at the Boat Club like it was yesterday. I remember the Durlers too. Kate was a sweet Lady. Lindy [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> Subject: Re: Does anyone remember...

Author:
Peggy Schechter
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Date Posted: 18:37:13 05/06/09 Wed

>Kate's house was indeed on Layfayette Ave. I can see
>her in my mind's eye visiting with Vera Van
>Fredenburg, Bill Otto and the old gang down at the
>Boat Club like it was yesterday. I remember the
>Durlers too. Kate was a sweet Lady. Lindy

Do you remember Barney Schechter and his wife Minnie and daughters Fannie (Fay) and Eva. They lived on Rt 17B next door to the Woodstock property in the 30's and 40's. They owned the Pine Shadow Guesthouse. We are looking for anyone who may have remembered them and may have photos.

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[> Subject: Re: Does anyone remember...

Author:
Peggy Schechter
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Date Posted: 18:34:24 05/06/09 Wed

>Does anyone remember Kate Gilman or
>Nellie and Willie Durler from Smallwood
>in the 1930's and 40's?
>
>My Aunt Nellie had a house on Orange Avenue
>and I believe my Aunt Kate's house was on
>Lafayette...
>
>I'd appreciate it.

Since your Aunt Kate live in sullivan county in the 30's and 40's I wondered if you have any information about Barney Schecter and his wife Minnie and daughters Fannie (Fay) and Eva. Barney owned Pine Shadow guest house on Rt 17 in White lake. (next door to the Woodstock property) We are looking for anyone who may remember him.

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Subject: We are looking for Sales Persons: Anyone looking for a job!!! In office / work from home, Sales Job

Author:
Frank DiCostanzo (Offering employment)
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Date Posted: 10:21:20 05/05/09 Tue

Sales Career Seminar – Job Fair
On Monday, May 18, 2009, at 6 pm, at Mongaup Technologies, Inc. offices;

If you can't wait, training is done daily online.
Visit our sales career center "www.salesworkathome.com"
This has all information and tools on becoming a strong salesperson

located at; 10 Lake St.,
Kauneonga Lake, NY 12749,

(also will be live broad casted over the internet)

there will be a sales career seminar open for anyone looking for immediate employment in Sales.

We are offering a unique opportunity to break into a sales career selling commercial products to Commercial accounts, 4 different product lines, 70 products total used for Computer Maintenance and Institutional Cleaning.

We will be hiring 20 persons to start immediately working from our office and we are also offering an opportunity for anyone who wishes to work from home.

Don’t miss out on a career opportunity that will afford you the chance to make incredible money and enjoy what you do.

Appointments and information call Frank 845-583-0217

Or, OK! To just show up!

Frank DiCostanzo | CEO
10 Lake St Kauneonga Lake, NY 12749
Phone: 845-583-0217 | Fax: 845-583-0312
frankd@mongauptechnologies.com
www.mongauptechnologies.com
www.salesworkathome.com

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Subject:

A Glimpse of WOODSTOCK'S 40th Anniversary Retrospective

Author:
Joanne
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Date Posted: 09:29:46 04/18/09 Sat

The 1969 Woodstock Music and Arts Festival was one the greatest events of the 20th century, and now for the first time in 40 years, the story of the largest and most significant “be-in” gatherings of the 1960’s is being told through the memories, experiences and personal photos of those who "were" there. Woodstock Peace Music & Memories invites you to journey back to Yasgur’s Farm to revisit this life-changing weekend with our contributors. Share in their excitement and plans, their travels, anticipation, favorite performances and most memorable moments, as well as the many hardships they faced and how they endured through circumstance.

With over 100 contributors, this book has a natural look and scrapbook-of-memories character, and celebrates the 40th anniversary of this legendary event with a mix of hundreds of color, sepia-tone and black and white photos; interviews with performers including Carlos Santana and Mountain, as well as attendees, a special section of Woodstock collectibles with current values, and a foreword written by Woodstock co-organizer Artie Kornfeld and epilogue by Woodstock MC Wavy Gravy.

We've just launched a new website for the book and have a few ads up and running on YouTube, I'd like to invite you to stop by when you get a chance, and get a taste of what's to come.

Woodstock Peace: http://www.woodstockpeace.com
And the ads are at:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wgMK-zkzquA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WFFIBq2HQdU&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xF3URgII54k&feature=related

Enjoy!

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Subject: FFA Academy in Monticello Central School District - Seeking Community Support

Author:
Babette
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Date Posted: 04:36:45 03/27/09 Fri

Local support is sought to introduce and implement an Agricultural Education program within our district. Please do keep in mind that there is funding available through State and other viable resources, as well as an FFA program available at the elementary level.

More Info at http://www.ffa.org

The National FFA Organization is dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education.

FFA is not a "club." It is one of three integral components of an agricultural education program: classroom instruction, supervised agricultural experience and life skills.

Organizational Name: National FFA Organization;
Changed in 1988 from Future Farmers of America to reflect the expanding career field of Agricultural Education.

Founded: 1928

Current Membership: 507,763

Number of Chapters: 7,439 in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands

Largest Annual Event: National FFA Convention
2008 Attendance: 54,731

The National FFA Organization operates under a Federal Charter granted by the 81st Congress of the United States, and is an integral part of public instruction in agriculture. The U.S. Department of Education provides leadership and helps set direction for the FFA as a service to state and local agricultural education programs.

The FFA motto gives members twelve short words to live by as they experience the opportunities in the organization. Learning to Do, Doing to Learn, Earning to Live, Living to Serve.

To accomplish its mission, FFA:

* Develops competent and assertive agricultural leadership.
* Increases awareness of the global and technological importance of agriculture and its contribution to our well-being.
* Strengthens the confidence of agriculture students in themselves and their work.
* Promotes the intelligent choice and establishment of an agricultural career.
* Encourages achievement in supervised agricultural experience programs.
* Encourages wise management of economic, environmental and human resources of the community.
* Develops interpersonal skills in teamwork, communications, human relations and social interaction.
* Builds character and promotes citizenship, volunteerism and patriotism.
* Promotes cooperation and cooperative attitudes among all people.
* Promotes healthy lifestyles.
* Encourages excellence in scholarship

FFA Creed:

I believe in the future of agriculture; with a faith born not of words but of deeds - achievements won by the present and past generations of agriculturists; in the promise of better days through better ways, even as the better things we now enjoy have come to us from the struggles of former years.

I believe that to live and work on a good farm or to be engaged in other agricultural pursuits is pleasant as well as challenging; for I know the joys and discomforts of agricultural life and hold an inborn fondness for those associations which, even in hours of discouragement I can not deny.

I believe in leadership from ourselves and respect from others. I believe in my own ability to work efficiently and think clearly with such knowledge and skill as I can secure and in the ability of progressive agriculturalists to serve our own and the public interest in producing and marketing the product of our toil.

I believe in less dependence on begging and more power in bargaining; in the life abundant and enough honest wealth to help make it so-for others as well as myself; in less need for charity and more of it when needed; in being happy myself and playing square with those whose happiness depends upon me.

I believe that American agriculture can and will hold true to the best traditions of our national life and that I can exert an influence in my home and community which will stand solid for my part in that inspiring task.

The FFA creed was written by Erwin Milton "E.M." Tiffany of Wisconsin, and adopted at the 3rd National Convention of the FFA. It was revised at the 38th Convention and the 63rd Convention. It is recited by new members to the organization, to reflect their growing belief in agriculture and agricultural education it also must be memorized and recited to earn the Greenhand Degree.

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Subject: Bethel on Facebook & other info

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Babette
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Date Posted: 03:52:48 03/27/09 Fri

Bethel on Facebook
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1080794875&ref=name#/group.php?gid=62436216959&ref=mf

The Town Board meeting last night was quite nostalgic with our Board members dressed in the era of our forefathers. We have such a creative Town Clerk and much appreciation goes to her for the activism and long hours she has put into this bicentennial!

I am excited about and highly recommend patronizing 'Bethel Motor Speedway' this season - they are great 'community' people with family friendly minds. Stay tuned for some upcoming info from them for youth races in our area! YAY!

I would like to hear suggestions for older Youth activities in our area. I will bring these suggestions to the board at the next meeting April 21st - public participation at these meetings is HIGHLY encouraged - young adults older interested in making a difference in our community let your voices be heard!

Email this poster or contact the Town of Bethel with comments and suggestions 583-4350

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Subject: Barney Schechter-looking for him
Author: Paul Schechter [Edit]	Date Posted: 22:51:35 02/24/09 Tue I understand that my great uncle Barney Schechter owned a farm in the White Lake area in the 1920s-1930s. I am looking for anyone who has information about Barney, his farm, family etc. Any help would be appreciated. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: John Kearney
Author: Gary (looking for John Kearney) [Edit]	Date Posted: 11:42:22 02/09/09 Mon if anyone knows of John let me know at gsqualityplus@aol.com [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

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