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Town of Bethel


Subject: the 545 devils


Author:
zeke
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Date Posted: 20:47:54 07/05/08 Sat

RE-ELECT NOBODY!
This is worthy of your time and attention regardless of your Party Affiliation. 545 PEOPLE
By Charlie Reese Politicians are the only people in the world who create problems and then campaign against them.

Have you ever wondered, if the Democrats and the Republicans are against deficits, WHY do we have deficits?

Have you ever wondered, if all the politicians are against inflation and high taxes, WHY do we have inflation and high taxes?

You and I don't propose a federal budget. The president does.

You and I don't have the Constitutional authority to vote on appropriations. The House of Representatives does.

You and I don't write the tax code, Congress does.

You and I don't set fiscal policy, Congress does.

You and I don't control monetary policy, the Federal Reserve Bank does.

One hundred senators, 435 congressmen, one president, and nine Supreme Court justices, 545 human beings out of the 300 million are directly, legally, morally, and individually responsible for the domestic problems plaguing this country.

I excluded the members of the Federal Reserve Board, because that problem was created by Congress. In 1913, Congress delegated its Constitutional duty to provide a sound currency to a federally chartered, but private, central bank.

I excluded all the special interests and lobbyists for a sound reason. They have no legal authority. They have no ability to coerce a senator, a congressman, or a president to do one cotton-picking thing. I don't care if they offer a politician $1 million dollars in cash. The politician has the power to accept or reject it. No matter what the lobbyist promises, it is the legislator's responsibility to determine how he votes.

Those 545 human beings spend much of their energy convincing you what they did is not their fault. They cooperate in this common con, regardless of party.

What separates a politician from a normal human being is an excessive amount of gall. No normal human being would have the gall of a Speaker, who stood up and criticized the President for creating deficits. The president can only propose a budget. He cannot force the Congress to accept it. The Constitution, the supreme law of the land, gives sole responsibility to the House of Representatives to originate and approve appropriations and taxes. Who is the speaker of the House? He or She is the leader of the majority party. He or She and fellow House members, not the president, can approve any budget they want. If the president vetoes it, they can pass it over his veto, if they want.

It seems inconceivable to me a nation of 300 million cannot replace 545 people who stand convicted -- by present facts -- of incompetence and irresponsibility. I can't think of a single domestic problem which is not traceable directly to those 545 people. When you fully grasp the plain truth that 545 people exercise the power of the federal government, then it must follow that what exists is what they want to exist.

If the tax code is unfair, it's because they want it unfair.

If the budget is in the red, it's because they want it in the red.

If the Army & Marines are in IRAQ , it's because they want them in IRAQ .

If they do not receive social security, but are on an elite retirement plan not available to the people, it's because they want it that way.
Do not let those 545 people shift the blame to bureaucrats, whom they hire and whose jobs they can abolish; to lobbyists, whose gifts and advice they can reject; to regulators, to whom they give the power to regulate and from whom they can take this power. Above all, do not let them con you to believe there exists disembodied mystical forces, as "the economy," "inflation," or "politics," which prevent them from doing what they take an oath to do.

Those 545 people, and they alone, are responsible.

They, and they alone, have the power.

They, and they alone, should be held accountable by the people who are their bosses ... provided the voters have the gumption to manage their own employees!

We should vote all of them out of office and clean up their mess! Charlie Reese is a former columnist of the Orlando Sentinel Newspaper.

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Subject: SPECTACULAR COUNTRY YARD SALE at Fiddlers Flea Market


Author:
Fiddlers Flea Market
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Date Posted: 12:38:05 06/20/08 Fri
Fiddlers Flea Market will be open on Fri. July 4th. In addition to every Sat. & Sun from 9-5 until Oct.

July 4th, 5th, 6th Fiddlers Flea Market will be running the Support the Troops program "A little Piece of Home" one last time for this year. More information is available on "A little Piece of Home" at our website http://www.fiddlers-flea-market.com including a large list of items we can send. If you think of something that isn't on the list - bring it anyway or get in touch with Babette at the market and I will find out if it can be sent!

July 5th Fiddlers Flea Market will be host to the FALLSBURG Lodge No. 1122, NY Free & Accepted Masons Child ID program (CHIP) for more info visit http://www.nymasons.org

If you'd like a free ID including photo and fingerprint of your child for your safe keeping, see Lauraine at the market and she will answer all questions. The ID station will be in the pole barn on the front right corner. There will be a banner to make it easy to find.

A day on the Farm with the Katskill Mtn Critters is provided by Henni - bring your children for a wonderful experience and learning adventure! We will also have pets available for adoption through KMC.

Thank you all so much for your continued support of the market!

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Subject: Pot Holes


Author:
Babette
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Date Posted: 12:35:00 06/20/08 Fri
No matter who the Road Super is - he is the one that gets the full effect of the heat when the summer season is here.

Welcome home snowbirds - glad to have you all back!! I look forward to reading the town meeting minutes with your input(s)!!

PS - Smallwood roads can compare to some o' them dirt roads down yonder! Been there - done that.

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Subject: Town of Bethel Department of Parks and Recreation Summer 2008 Programs


Author:
Rita Sheehan" Town of Bethel
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Date Posted: 19:03:36 06/18/08 Wed
Rita Sheehan" Town of Bethel Department of Parks and Recreation Summer 2008 Programs



Registrations (unless otherwise noted) for the following will be held on:
Friday, June 20th from 5:30 to 6:30 PM at the Bethel Town Hall or
Monday, June 30th from 9 to 10 AM at the Bethel Town Park .
Payment for each due at registration





If you have any questions on any of the programs (unless otherwise noted), please call Cathy @ 583-8224, Jannetta @ 292-4025,

or Kathy @ 583-7758.



Water Aerobics for Teens and Adults –The class is tentatively scheduled for Tuesday evenings from 6:00 to 7:00 PM beginning July 1st and ending August 26th. Cost will be $25.00 for the program. An additional evening may be added if there is enough interest shown. Registration will be held at the 1st class on July 1st.



Hershey Park Family Bus Trip – Thursday, August 7th

The coach bus will leave Duggan School parking lot at 7 AM and Hershey , PA at 7 PM. This is a 3 ½ hour bus ride. Youth 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult over 21. Cost for the trip varies on the age of the individual and residency. Bethel residents’ cost is subsidized.



Bethel Youth ages 3 to 8 $20.00 Non-resident youth $35

Bethel Youth ages 9 to 21 $30.00 Non-resident youth $45

Bethel Adults ages 22 to 54 $45.00

Bethel Adults ages 55 to 69 $35.00

Bethel Adults ages 70+ $30.00



The cost has been increased due to a large jump in the cost of the bus and the admission ticket prices at Hershey Park . Call Cathy at 583-8224 for information.



All Day Camp – 7 weeks from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM

Open to children who have completed 1 year of Pre-K and are entering Kindergarten in the fall of 2008 up to age 12. The program will be held at the Bethel Town Park . There is a pavilion, basketball court, pool, open areas and a new playground. Activities include sports, swimming, arts & crafts, and special trips. Great camper to counselor ratio. Afternoon snack included, parent provides a lunch. Cost is as follows:



1st child in family and/or household $600.00 each

2nd child in family and/or household $450.00 each

3 or more children in family and/or household $350.00 each



Camp dates are June 30th – August 15th. 8:30 am – 5:30 pm. We will also have 3 part time openings available. The amounts will be as follows: 2 days per week $240.00 or 3 days per week $360.00.



Summer Morning Program – 6 weeks, 9:30AM to 12:30 PM. Held at Bethel Town Park and Pool, Monday through Friday, July 7th to August 15th. Open to youth who are entering Kindergarten in the fall of 2008 and have completed a Pre-K program (proof required) up to age 12. Activities include swim instruction, arts & crafts, reading and dramatics, playground, organized sports and field games, theme days and special trips. Cost is $40/child for Town of Bethel residents and $60 for non-Bethel residents. Cost charged is a program enhancement fee and includes a camp T-shirt. There is no charge if you child is taking swim lessons only as the swim program is partially funded by the NYS OCFS administered by the Sullivan County Youth Bureau. Any Duggan School student attending the MCSD Summer Reading Academy program: swim lessons will be offered at the pool, M-Th, from 12:30 to 1:30 PM during the 4 weeks of Summer Reading Academy .



Bethel Pool Season Passes/Daily Passes

The Bethel Town Pool is open to any Sullivan County resident. The pool is open to the public Monday through Thursday from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM, Fridays from 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Saturdays and Sundays from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Daily pass and season pass fees TBD. Official opening of the pool will be Saturday, June 28th.



Bethel Town Park Pavilion Rentals

The Bethel Town Park Pavilion will be available for families and organizations to rent beginning with the summer season (June 28th). More information and rental forms will be available at the Town Park – see the Park Manager by calling 292-2843



New Playground at Town Park

The new playground by Miracle Playgrounds will be open to the public by June 28th. The park is open until dusk. Parental supervision is required at the playground which is designed for ages 5 to 12 with some events geared towards preschoolers. Two of the swing seats will be toddler seats along with a busy bee spring rider.



Pre-school Evening Program

Offered to children ages 3 to 5. The program is held twice a week on Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:00 to 7:00 PM. It includes swim lessons, crafts and playground time. The program begins July 2nd and ends July 30th (no program on 7/9) for 8 sessions. The cost of the program is $30 per child. The program is held at the Town Park & Pool. Call Cathy at 583-8224. Limited to 12 children.



Saturday Morning Infant, Toddler and Preschool Aquatics Program

Two separate Saturday IPAP morning sessions are held for the different age groups. Infants from 6 months to 2 years old will meet at 10:30 AM. Children ages 2 to 4 will meet at 10:00 AM. This program is a water adjustment class. It is designed for parent and child to participate together exploring the water and learning new skills. Classes begin July 5th (no program on 7/19) and end August 2nd. Cost is $20 per child. Cathy at 583-8224. This program is held at the Town Pool. Limited to 10 children in each session.



Youth Basketball Program

A basketball program for youth in grades 2 to 5 will be offered at the court at the Bethel Town Park . This activity will be held on Mondays from 6:30 to 8:00 PM beginning July 7th and ending August 11th. There is a $10 registration fee per child.



T-Ball and Softball Program

This program will be offered at the Bethel Town Park on Wednesday evenings for 6:30 to 8:00 PM. The T-ball program is geared toward children ages 4 to 7. The softball program is for children ages 8 to 12. There is no charge for this program. This program begins July 9th and ends August 13th.

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Subject: Smallwood Roads


Author:
Mad as heck (Mad)
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Date Posted: 11:45:42 06/10/08 Tue
What in the world is up with the town roads in Smallwood? This is the absolute WORST condition I have ever seen them in. Catskill Trail, Woodland Way, Lake Shore Drive, Keller Ave, Lake Site Drive, Brady Avenue, E. Oak St, Sullivan Place, Mongaup Trail, Pierce Avenue and MANY others are in dire need of repair. Some have pot holes in them 5 inches deep! What will it take for our town highway dept to fix them? An accident, someone breaking they're leg, or a flat tire? This is absoluley unacceptable!

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[> Subject: Re: Smallwood Roads


Author:
Lindy
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Date Posted: 12:48:15 06/11/08 Wed

May I suggest your calling the Highway Superintendant and finding out what the problems are? I have 14 men on the payroll, 150 miles of road to maintain.I am trying to get the roads swept in the entire Town so that the Men can devote their attention to patching potholes.(You cannot put blacktop in a hole filled with sand). It now costs abot 70.000 per mile to pave. My budget will allow me to pave about 6 miles of road out of 150 miles this year. at that rate it will take 25 more years to pave the whole Town. It is ALL about MONEY, MANPOWER, and Nature not beating us up like it did this past Monday.ALl the roads that we have spent the last month and a half sweeping are now trashed again.I drive the same roads you do on a daily basis and the potholes annoy me just as much as you. I am always happy to discuss any issues you may have and the number here is 583 4460. Best Regards, Lindy, Highway Super.

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Subject: Seeking information on FRASER FAMILY TREE


Author:
David Scott Fraser
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Date Posted: 17:58:14 06/06/08 Fri
My grandfather, Archibald Fraser, born Aug. 13, (probably) 1879 in Bethel, had an older brother named Charles, at least two other brothers: Willard and Bruce; and at least two other sisters: Emma and Hattie.
I believe his parents had a farm. Can anyone help me find out information on the parents or any other siblings?
Thanx,
Dave Fraser in Sarasota, Florida
dsfraser1956@yahoo.com

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Subject: Town Clerk's June News Letter


Author:
Lindy (happy)
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Date Posted: 18:10:59 05/23/08 Fri
Fri, 23 May 2008 14:25:04 -0400
TOWN OF BETHEL

JUNE NEWSLETTER









Fun in the Sun, at the Beach, at the Parks, and at the Pool! This month I will be exposing all the beautiful places to see in our Town and surrounding area. Enjoy your summer and have a picnic at one our Town Parks.



CAUTION – The Precision Pipeline has a staging area (storage only, no drilling) on Route 55 East near Daytop. The oversized trucks are entering the highway and traveling along Route 55 East, Route 55 West, Airport Road and Route 17B in the Town of Bethel . There are also many workers in the area entering and exiting these same roadways. These trucks may be going slower than regular traffic patterns, therefore proceed accordingly and cautiously.



Flag Day - June 14th Fly your flag proudly!



Schedule of Town Meetings



Town Board June 12th and June 26th 7:30 p.m. at Senior Center

June 12th (7-7:30 p.m.) County Legislator , David Sager, will be at the Senior Center

Planning Board June 10th 7:30 p.m. at Senior Center

Zoning Board June 16th 7:30 p.m. at Justice Court

Youth Board June 17th 7 p.m. at Justice Court



Think Green – Reduce, Recycle and Reuse



It’s not easy being green – Kermit the Frog



If Kermit only knew what that saying would mean today. Recycling does take an effort. It also saves space in our landfills; it keeps our streets cleaner it also saves consumers and taxpayers money.



The Town Roads in Bethel have just about been the worst that my memory can serve from illegal dumping and littering. No one likes to clean-up after someone else, but we must all do our share to keep Bethel beautiful and if that means picking up the trash along the road frontage of our homes in the Spring and Fall then by golly go for a walk and pick up the litter! And for those of you who have been keeping your streets clean, then a BIG THANK YOU!



Recycling one ton of cardboard saves over nine cubic yards of landfill space.

Recycling aluminum saves 95% energy vs. virgin aluminum

Recycling aluminum reduces pollution by 95%

Recycled glass saves 50% energy

Recycled glass generates 20% less air pollution and 50% water pollution

Glass can be used an infinite number of times

If we recycled every plastic bottle we used we would keep 2 billion tons of plastic out of landfills

Over a ton of resources is saved for every ton of glass recycled

Using 50% recycled glass cuts the waste by 75%

Recycling one glass bottle saves enough energy to light a 100-watt bulb for four hours.



AMERICAN RED CROSS LIFEGUARDING COURSE

Sponsored by the Town of Bethel Parks and Rec. This all-inclusive course teaches candidates the skills and knowledge needed by professional lifeguards to prevent and respond to aquatic emergencies at swimming pool facilities as well as open water, non-surf

waterfront facilities. All required CPR and first aid skills are included in this course. This course meets the NYS Health Department regulations for lifeguards. Reduced rate per person: $225 residents / $250 non-residents. The course will be held at the Bethel Town Pool and Park located at 636 Old White Lake Turnpike, Swan Lake , NY . Call to enroll today! 845-583-8224



Dates (must attend all sessions)

Thursday 6/5 6-9:30PM

Friday 6/6 6-9:30PM

Saturday 6/7 10AM-6PM

Sunday 6/8 10AM-6PM

Friday 6/13 6-9:30PM

Saturday 6/14 9AM-5PM

Sunday 6/15 9AM-1PM


Bethel Business Association

June Meeting to be held on Monday, June 4th at 7 p.m.



Community Meetings

Bethel First June 3rd 7:00 p.m. (1st Tuesday monthly at Bethel Senior Center )



White Lake Reformed Presbyterian Church Chicken BBQ



A mouth-watering Chicken Barbecue will be held Saturday, June 7th from 4:00 – 7 PM in Faith Hall at the Reformed Presbyterian Church, Rt. 17 B in White Lake , across from Bethel Medical Center . Donations are $9 for ½ chicken and $7 for ¼ chicken meal. Take-outs are available. Come enjoy good food and good friends. For advance tickets, call 583-7082. Visit our web site at www.whitelakechurch.com



White Lake Reformed Presbyterian Church Flea Market



Faith Ministries will sponsor a Flea Market on Saturday, July 5th, from 9 AM – 3 PM in Faith Hall at the Reformed Presbyterian Church. In addition to the tables of bargains, a food counter will be open. Our facilities are located on Rt. 17 B in White Lake across from Bethel Medical Center . For more information, call 845-583-7082 or visit www.whitelakechurch.com



White Lake Reformed Presbyterian Church Community Carnival & Silent Auction



A Community Carnival and Silent Auction will be held Saturday, August 2nd from 3-8 PM on the grounds of the Reformed Presbyterian Church, Rt. 17B in White Lake , across from Bethel Medical Center . The carnival includes inflatables, carnival games, a petting zoo, prizes, food and fun. The carnival will also feature a Silent Auction with valuable products and services. Bidding for the Silent Auction will conclude at 7 PM. Proceeds will benefit Faith Ministries. For more information, contact 845-583-7082 or visit www.whitelakechurch.com



Senior Trips

June 5th Woodloch Pines $39 includes coach bus

August 20th Mt. Haven $36 includes coach bus

September 17th Cruise on Hudson River $39 includes coach bus

December 4th Palisades Mall coach bus

For more information contact Manny Safer at 583-7971



Bethel Farmer’s Market



3rd Annual Bethel Farmer’s Market at the Kauneonga Lake Firemen’s Pavilion, Route 55 East, behind Justice Court . Starting Fridays, July 11th through August 29th from 3 – 6 p.m. Fresh Local Produce, breads, live plants, baked goods, jewelry. For more information

call 292-9241.



Fireworks – Kauneonga Lake

Friday, July 4th at dusk – Kauneonga Community Park over looking White Lake . Sponsored by Town of Bethel . Thank you to the volunteer Pyrotechnics, Lynden Lilley and Cornelius Alexy, for their expertise and time.



Fireworks – Smallwood Lake

Saturday, July 5th at dusk – Smallwood Lake . Sponsored by Civic Association of Smallwood.



The Fat Lady Café

Re-opening May 23rd at 6 p.m. Open daily for lunch and dinner, Sunday brunch and Saturday breakfast. Upstairs smoothie/juice bar and falafel. Friday nights starting July 4th outdoor jazz. Call for details 583-7133.



7th Annual Smallwood Mongaup Valley Fighting Fires 5k Run/Walk



5K Run/Walk around scenic Smallwood Lake Sunday, July 6th 9:00am at the Smallwood Firehouse, Ballard Road . Free post race refreshments, awards and T- Shirts. Overall male and female awards for runners & walkers 1st, 2nd & 3rd place for runners in each age group. There will be age groups for women and men. For more info call Matt Burns at 292-3159 or e-mail fightingfires5k@yahoo.com



Smallwood Mongaup Valley F.D. Open House

Annual Open House at the Fireman's Field, Sunday, July 6th Starting at 1:00 p.m. Free hot dogs, beer and soda. Raffles, 50/50.

The Club at Smallwood

Join the Club at Smallwood (next door to Friend’s Restaurant) - "The best hidden secret in Sullivan County ". As a member you will be able to enjoy the benefits of a supervised heated pool, horseshoes, Bocci Balls, ping-pong, paddleball, volleyball, and basketball, pool parties and bingo. Saturday night dances followed by coffee and dessert. Movies twice a week and social card playing. Open to Sullivan County homeowners. Contact Janie 583-0595 or Honey 583-7230 for event info. and membership.

Literacy Volunteers of Sullivan County

It takes just a two hour a week commitment to change a life - TUTORS NEEDED: Training will include BASIC ENGLISH and ESOL. For more information, call the Literacy Volunteer office, (845) 794-0017.


Free Fishing Days
Free Fishing Days in New York State sponsored by NYS Dept. of Env. Cons. June 28th and 29th. No license required for residents or non-residents to fish public waters. All other regulations apply.



Forestburgh Playhouse

Theater all summer, call 794-1194 or visit them on the web at www.fbplayhouse.com





Parks In Bethel



Lake Superior Park - Lifeguards on duty, snack bar, showers and bathrooms. Electric motor boats only. Paddle boat and row boat rentals available, operated by Sullivan County DPW, part of the Palisades Interstate Park System. Fishing, swimming, picnic areas, play area, pavilions may be rented. Snack bar open daily. Open from Memorial Day weekend - Labor Day for swimming. Located on Dr. Duggan Road in Bethel . Fees: County residents seasonal $10.00/Non-Residents $20.00. Daily passes: County residents $2.00/non-residents $3.00. Passes are available at the gate. Bring proof of residency. For more information call (845) 794-3000 ext. 5002.



Town of Bethel Pool and Park - located off Route 55 East on Old White Lake Turnpike. Owned and operated by the Town of Bethel . Bathrooms, new pavilion, snack bar, Certified Lifeguards. Passes are available at the Pool. New Picnic tables, basketball court, bring your own grill. New Playground. Closes at dusk.


Opens through July - August



A.N. Smallwood Memorial Park - nestled in the woods on Mountain Lakes Road in Smallwood. Visit the tomb of Mr. and Mrs. Smallwood, founders of the Hamlet. Walk along the stream and visit the legendary " Minne Ha-Ha Falls ".



Mongaup River Fishing Access - Plank Road (off Route 17B), Mongaup Valley - this is an unimproved fishing access area. No facilities.



White Lake State Boat Launch - located on Route 55 East in Kauneonga Lake . Access beautiful White Lake to fish, swim or motorboat. Parking area and portable restrooms.



Outside of Bethel: (These are some of my favorites)



Mongaup Pond - located off the Livingston Manor exit in Debruce, follow signs. This is a great place to camp locally or to take a day trip. At the entrance of the State park is a small fish hatchery open to the public, bring your bikes or roller blades to use on the newly paved path around the lake, rent paddle boats or row boats. Picnic area, showers and bathrooms available. Pond # (845) 256-3083/Hatchery # (845) 439-4328



Stone Arch Bridge - located at Routes 52 & 52A between Jeffersonville and Callicoon. Stream, pathways and a new playground, picnic tables. Trees are labeled for identification. Quiz yourself for fun!



Delaware River - tube, raft or canoe down the Delaware . Many public and private access points in Sullivan County along Route 97. Eagle watch in the winter. (845) 557-6162



Bethel Website of the Month: www.gasbuddy.com

High–Low Gasoline Prices posted by consumers





Have a Fun Summer!

From the Desk of Rita Sheehan

Bethel Town Clerk

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Subject: Nancy Lois Burrow


Author:
Jillian Doylend
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Date Posted: 06:16:20 05/09/08 Fri
Does anyone in Bethel have information on Nancy Lois Burrow who was born there on 17 April 1831? I would like to know when her family arrived in Bethel (father John Burrow, mother Mary Holbeck and seven sisters and two brothers) and any other information relating to them. John was a farmer and originally came from Roundhay, Yorkshire, England. One of Nancy's brothers, John W Burrow, also farmed in the area.

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Subject: Bethel Fireworks Display


Author:
Lindy
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Date Posted: 04:25:39 05/07/08 Wed
The Bethel July Fireworks Display will be on Friday, July Forth at 9:30 Pm... Arrive early to find parking and seating. Lindy

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Subject: A Little Piece of Home for our Troops


Author:
At Fiddlers Flea Market
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Date Posted: 03:15:17 05/05/08 Mon
Fiddlers Flea Market is located in Mongaup Valley in the Town of Bethel;Sullivan County, NY;

The market opens for the season on Memorial Day Wkend. During this weekend we will be accepting items to send to our troops abroad. Family, Friends and caring members of our communities are highly encouraged to support a program hosted by TJ McGowan Sons Funeral Home called "A LITTLE PIECE OF HOME".

"A Little Piece Of Home" is a program being offered to provide items to our troops serving abroad (such as toiletries, food, clothing, etc)
Items can be dropped off at Fiddlers Flea Market from Saturday 5/24/08 until Monday 5/26/08 The program
is made available by TJ McGowan Sons Funeral Home. 'You can give our troops a little piece of home' by bringing your items to the market on the dates listed.

For directions to the market please call 845-583-6375 or visit http://www.fiddlers-flea-market.com
and for more info on this program please contact Anthony of TJ McGowan Sons at 845-826-3758

The following is but a very small list of things from home that our troops go without everyday.

NUTS/SUNFLOWER SEEDS/PEANUTS, POWER BARS/PROTEIN BARS/NUTRITIONAL BARS,PRE-SWEETENED DRINK MIXES - GATORADE, WATERS, JUICES, BEEF JERKY, POP TARTS/COOKIES, GUM/LIFESAVERS/MINTS, INDIVIDUALLY WRAPPED SNACKS, BABY WIPES, SANITARY & PERSONAL HYGIENE ITEMS, TOOTHPASTE/BRUSHES, SHAMPOO,WATERLESS SOAPHAND AND BODY LOTION, BOOT POWDER, SUN BLOCK - ALOE VERA,
SALINE SPRAY OR DROPS FOR NASAL PASSAGES, NEWSPAPER CLIPPINGS/SUNDAY COMICS, WORD PUZZLE BOOKS, BOOKS/MAGAZINES, FOOTBALLS, FRISBEES/NERF TOYS/HACKYSACK AND SO MUCH MORE

ALL ITEMS MUST BE IN ORIGINAL UNOPENED PACKAGING

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Subject: Looking for participants for major Woodstock 40th anniversary book


Author:
Brad
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Date Posted: 13:31:32 03/11/08 Tue
Hello. I am currently looking for material which will comprise a Woodstock 40th anniversary retrospective, to be published by Krause Publications (Goldmine Record Album Pice Guide, Goldmine magazine. I am specifically looking for amateur photos from the Woodstock Festival (within the grounds and surrounding area, photos of festival memorabilia, and attendees of festival who are willing to tell their story. We are needing to collect in the neighborhood of 500 photos (quality is not of importance at this time, and photos will be returned to owners). If you can assist with this project or have leads on those who may want to participate please email me at bradlittleproud@hotmail.com.

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Subject: Stephenson/Behr


Author:
Cheryl Temple
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Date Posted: 18:11:52 02/14/08 Thu
Hello i use to have family living in jeffersonville on or near Behr Rd, my Uncle Hank Behr(Henry) was a farmwer he passed in 1986,hoping someone would know about the behr family.His Sister Mary Stephenson passed away in March 2,1999,Trying to locate some relatives,I would deeply appreciate any thin on them,if you know them please email
me.Thank You very Much

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[> Subject: Re: Stephenson/Behr


Author:
bob sweeney
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Date Posted: 14:34:46 03/03/08 Mon
> My name is Bob.I own land on hurd rd.over the last couple of years I have got to know alot of people in the area your family lived in.I will inquire the name and if I get any feed back i will e-mail you.Bob

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Subject: Horseshoe Lake House


Author:
Barbara C.
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Date Posted: 04:23:23 04/30/02 Tue
As I was sorting through my grandmother's photo album I came across a post card of a grand looking house labeled "Horseshoe Lake House - M.B.Neuhaus, Prop.-Bethel, NY". The postcard was sent from my then 19 yr old uncle to his mother in NYC, postmarked August 1942. He writes - "Dear Mom, I am really having a swell time. Plenty of swimming and very good food."

I was wondering if anyone knew any information about this?
Thank you,
Barbara

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[> Subject: Re: Horseshoe Lake House


Author:
Lindy
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Date Posted: 18:33:16 04/30/02 Tue
On page 4 of "Glory Days" is a photo of the Horseshoe Lake House. It was owned and operated by the Neuhaus family for many years. It overlooked Horseshoe Lake which was also owned by them. One of the sons, George , was Town of Bethel Supervisor for many years and did many good works for the Town.The Hotel is gone now. I believe it was razed by the Kauneonga Fire Dept back in the late 70's. The family home that stood near it is still there.........

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Subject: Cars for Church (ongoing)


Author:
Babette
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Date Posted: 13:17:24 01/08/08 Tue
The United Methodist Church in the Town of Bethel, NY is hosting a CARS FOR CHURCH® on-going fundraiser – vehicles and scrap metals included. To donate to this or another church in the district please call Lloyd or Babette at 845-583-6375 for more information – tax receipts provided upon request

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Subject: School Zoning


Author:
Babette
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Date Posted: 07:09:46 10/24/07 Wed
This an ongoing topic on another web board that I thought may be of interest here - a topic I started there that belongs here as well.
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Yes, of course it's a long haul, nothing comes easy especially when politics or government are involved.

I am interested in your opinion... should it be pursued? The 'cons' are very easy to pinpoint, especially with the news reports involved. However, let us not forget to discuss the 'pros'.

--- In SC_Cafe@yahoogroups.com, girumz007 wrote:
>
> Thank you for your comments. I stand corected and yes I was refering to the news reports about the building which was in the papers. I was simply trying to let the originator of this original topic know that tthere is alot of things that have to be considered. when trying to change district lines, and it will be a long haul. The state will have to be involved in order to complete this.
>
> Katrina wrote: im not sure exactly what your asking -im not a building contractor or inspector - im a parent of a high school student who attends SWCS - the high school is open and is used every day by all SWCS high school students - the elementary is located at the jeff campus and it too is used every day by the students - the schools that are not in use are the narrowsburg campus and the delaware valley campus and they are not in use because we do not have a high enough enrollment of students to financially justify keeping them open - the enrollment numbers have in actuality decreased rather then increased as was predicted when they built the new school.
>
> Im assuming that you are probably referring to the building issues that were splattered all over the news in September - and then further declared over exaggerated a few weeks later. The kids started school on time and have been in the building since. The school itself is beautiful - and sure it has its problems im not saying it doesnt.. what i am saying is that the school that Sullivan West built is indeed in use and always has been. we do not have a new school building that we can not use.
>
> As for this other issue of bethel being rezoned to SW - it is of no matter to me - if it happens i can see the benefits to SW - a larger student body would be a good thing for us.. but as with our past merger there is always good and bad.. the thing to do is figure out if the good outweighs the bad and to do what is best for the kids.
>
> i simply wanted to clarify that our school was indeed in use, and always had been since your post declared it otherwise.
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: girumz007
> To: SC_Cafe@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Tuesday, October 23, 2007 3:18 PM
> Subject: Re: [SC_Cafe] Re: School Zoning
>
> Please elaborate on this topic, As in the real status of the building, what kind of problems does it have, etc.....
>
> Katrina wrote: just wanted to clarify.. sullivan west built a new high school that is currently in use and always has been since it was built.. so it did not build a school that cant be used
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: girumz007
> To: SC_Cafe@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Tuesday, October 23, 2007 1:47 PM
> Subject: [SC_Cafe] Re: School Zoning
>
> Wel once considred this idea of trying to get this done.However that
> was before I became a home owner. There is a difference in the school
> districts. Some good some bad.
>
> 1. Well yes MCSD does have violence. So do other schools.
>
> 2. Taxes in MCSD are expensive. Sullivan West built a school that can
> not be used. And i am sure their taxes are not much cheaper.
>
> 3. The Bus trip for students is about 1/2 hour to the High School/
> middle Scool and I am at almost the end of the MCSD. For the Sullivan
> West District it would be longer.
>
> 4. The Duggan Scool building would end up empty. Because there are
> students in the Duggan School that live in the Thompson Town area.
> Such as Homes road on the other side of 17 near the Sullivan
> Diagnostic Center.
>
> 5. Then the Duggan Scool would be empty and how would that affect the
> town property tax as it would be empty? As far as wellthey could
> transfer the building to the Sullivan West School District, well it's
> transfer of property/ property taxes and maintence, and employees. So
> that may not happen. This alone just transfering the building,
> prepoerty tax would increase the SW School District tax. As well as
> they would then be short on Buses, and drivers so there is another
> increase in School tax.
>
> 6. Was the Town of bethel ( all of it) ever in the Sullivan West
> School District? I know personally for the most part the answer would
> be no.
>
> 7. When my daughter was in 4th grade my wife and I looked at our
> options for my daughter and middle School. We sent our Daughter to
> Chapel Field. There are options for us if we choose for our children
> to not attend the Middle School/ High School.
>
> 8. There are many things that would have to happen. I know there are
> several regions where school districts have changed their borders/
> district lines. but there is alot of work in doing so.
>
> --- In SC_Cafe@yahoogroups.com, "Babette & Lloyd"
> wrote:
> >
> > How would you feel about splitting Bethel from the Monticello
> School
> > District and zoning Bethel in with Sullivan West?
> >
> > 1. MCSD is over crowded and over extended considering the student
> to
> > teacher ratio.
> >
> > 2. Do you remember the culture shock that comes with leaving Duggan
> and
> > heading out to the middle school?
> >
> > Please post good and bad about what rezoning might mean to you and
> your
> > child.
> >
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
> Sincerely yours
> Keith H. Rumsey
> Commander,
> Sullivan County Council
> V.F.W. of the United States of America
> 147 Dr. Duggan Road
> Bethel,Sullivan County, N.Y. 12720
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>
> Sincerely yours
> Keith H. Rumsey
> Commander,
> Sullivan County Council
> V.F.W. of the United States of America
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> Bethel,Sullivan County, N.Y. 12720
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Subject: a Quick Invitation


Author:
Dan Auito (:))
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Date Posted: 15:47:22 10/19/07 Fri
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Subject: "In Case Of Emergency" Campaign


Author:
Babette
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Date Posted: 17:15:13 10/18/07 Thu
By now all of you have heard of the I-35 Bridge Collapse in
Minneapolis, our town. All of the members of our downline who live around here were not on the bridge that night and we are very thankful. Tragedies like this start one thinking of many things.

ICE - In Case of Emergency

We all carry our mobile phones with names & numbers stored in its memory but nobody, other than ourselves, knows which of these numbers belong to our closest family or friends. If we were to be involved in an accident or were taken ill, the people attending us might have our mobile phone, but wouldn't know who to call. Yes, there are hundreds of numbers stored, but which one is the contact person in case of an emergency?

Hence, this " ICE" (In Case of Emergency ) Campaign. The concept of "ICE" is catching on quickly. It is a method of contact during emergency situations. As cell phones are carried by the majority of the population, all you need to do is store the number of a contact person or persons who should be contacted in the event of an emergency under the name "ICE" ( In Case Of Emergency).

The idea was thought up by a paramedic who found that when he went to the scenes of accidents, there were always mobile phones with patients, but they didn't know which number to call. He therefore thought that it would be a good idea if there was a nationally recognized name for this purpose. In an emergency situation, Emergency Service personnel and Hospital Staff would be able to quickly contact the right person by simply dialing the number you
have stored as "ICE."

For more than one contact name simply enter ICE1, ICE2 and ICE3 etc. A great idea that will make a difference! Let's spread the concept of ICE by storing an ICE number in our Mobile phones today!

Please pass it on... It really could save your life, or put a loved one's mind at rest.

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Subject: 4H Cloverbuds of Bethel


Author:
Babette
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Date Posted: 14:27:04 10/10/07 Wed
4H Cloverbuds forming here in Bethel.

If you are in the town of Bethel and have a child age 5-8 and would like to introduce them to the world of 4H - please send me an email.

Parents would be required and encouraged to attend meetings and activities with their child in order to participate.

LOTS of ideas and activities planned within the Bethel community - get your kids involved - enjoy some time with them!

For more info on 4H in our area visit http://counties.cce.cornell.edu/sullivan/001_family_and_youth/001_4h_youth_development/

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Subject: Links


Author:
Web Administrator
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Date Posted: 14:16:15 10/08/07 Mon
Any links posted on the messageboard for public viewing will be reviewed by the Administrators and then will be posted on the "LINKS" page of this website.

Thank you

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Subject: Good old Days


Author:
Greg Herzing
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Date Posted: 09:34:33 09/28/07 Fri
Spent summers in Smallwood from the mid fifties to early 60s Lived On South Walnut by Mosquito Pond would love to hear from anyone from that era Im an Old Bronx boy used to play for the Smallwood Sluggers(mr Burns)Man I loved those Square dances

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Subject: New Discussion / Message Group


Author:
Babette
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Date Posted: 14:42:09 07/10/07 Tue
Please accept this invitation to view and join the newly formed Bethel NY yahoo group located at

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BethelNY

Once you join this group you may share your experiences, memories and current events with the rest of yahoo!

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Subject: Friendly atmosphere


Author:
Babette
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Date Posted: 09:53:20 07/26/07 Thu
Good thing we have more friendly people than not in our town! The thing we should all remember here is to not blame an entire community for the negativity of one.

I love this town and have so many fond/fun/safe memories here from childhood to now and hope to have many more.

Remember the days of popping those tar blisters as you walked on the country roads in Smallwood, in the Valley or wherever you or a friend lived?

How about Mrs. McGlarney - my kindergarten bus driver - God love her! What a great lady!

The boat club days - boy what a dive compared to what we have being built in Kauneonga lakw now - BUT - wasn't it fun!

Mr & Mrs Shapiro - Stephen, Leah, Michael, Joel and SO many others who I have so many fond memories of - The best of times - that our kids can now build on.

It sucks to see so much negativity on this board - mainly coming from one direction and so many others on the defense because of it. Send this person a happy gram - ignore it and just move on. We all know the truth of things anyway and most have better things to share.- you want the spirit of woodstock that you all talk of to carry on - you should know how to better serve that purpose than what is on this board about it.

In the meanwhile - if you'd like to share some fonder thoughts would love to read about them here - or - go to Bethel NY yahoo group and share there!
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BethelNY

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Subject: Bethel's own Richard Foschino


Author:
Lynn
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Date Posted: 08:13:35 11/28/04 Sun


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