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Volume LXXXXVI, No. 12 Liberty, NY -:- December, 2015 (USPS) 525 - 100
Commissioner of NYS Ag to Speak at CCE Annual Meeting
Master Gardener Volunteers and Sullivan Renaissance crafted
center pieces for the Interfaith Council Thanksgiving Dinner.
John Sean
Colleen Ka
itlyn
Erica D.
Michelle
Erica L.
Nic
ole
Tracey
Melin
da
Winter Livestock Management
Growing Mushrooms for Fun & Profit
Herbs for the Holidays
Calico Geese Member Wins
NYS Quilt Challenge
Your Business Can Become a Champion
Good Nutrition in Our Schools
Caregivers ~ Happy Holidays?
Youth Opportunities
In Case You Missed It
2015 Gala Photos & Recap
Upcoming Programs
Raising Service Dogs Info Class
4-H Youth Winter Workshops
CCE SC 101st Annual Meeting
4-H Volunteer Training 101 & 102
Bonnie Marylin Dayna
SueAnn Susan
Tara
Page 2 Extension Connection December, 2015
The Extension Connection Edited by: Nicole Slevin & Colleen Monaghan
Layout & Design by: Tracey Argent
Produced at Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County
2015 Board of Directors Donna Willi..……..…...…..………….………..………..President
Earl Myers…………..…….………………….........Vice President
Pamela Rourke……………………………...…………...Secretary
Glenn Pontier…………………………...…….…………Treasurer
Dawn Boyes
Christopher Gozza
Sonja Hedlund
Steve Mogel
Edward Moran
Louisa Parker
Mike Sakell
Janet Threshman
Kitty Vetter, Legislative Rep.
Staff Members
Colleen Monaghan...……………..…………...Executive Director
Tracey Argent…………………Sr. Administrator & HR Manager
SueAnn Boyd…………..……Healthy Schools Program Educator
Erica Dahl………………..ESNY Community Nutrition Educator
Susan Hamilton………………….………….Director of Programs
Marylin Jones...…………………….….4-H Community Educator
Bonnie Lewis……….…….....................Dependent Care Educator
Michelle Lipari………………....Ag & 4-H Community Educator
Erica Lynch ……….…………………….……..Kitchen Assistant
Melinda Meddaugh...Ag & Natural Resources Resource Educator
Nicole Slevin…………………………Public Affairs Coordinator
Kaitlyn Smith……………..Association Administrative Assistant
Dayna Valenti………………...Community Horticulture Educator
Tara VanHorn...…………………………….…..Finance Manager
Sean Welsh…...Family & Youth Development Team Coordinator
John Wilcox…………………….....Building & Grounds Manager
Message from the Executive Director 3
Winter Livestock Management 4
Growing Mushrooms for Fun and Profit 5
Herbs for the Holidays 6
Calico Geese Member Wins NYS Quilt Challenge 6
Your Business Can Become a Champion 7
Good Nutrition in Our Schools 7
Caregivers ~ Happy Holidays? 8
Youth Opportunities 8
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REGULAR OFFICE HOURS 8:30 am to 4:30 pm | Monday-Friday
Phone: 845-292-6180 | Fax: 845-292-4946
Website: www.sullivancce.org
Email: [email protected]
Twitter.com/ccesullivan
Facebook.com/ccesullivan
In Case You Missed It 9
Upcoming Programs & Events 10
101st Annual Meeting 11
2015 Gala 12
CCESC Spotlights 14
2016 Enrollment Card 15
CCESC Wish List 16
Fast Facts & News to Use 17
Member Exchange 18
December, 2015 Extension Connection Page 3
Colleen Monaghan, Executive Director
SC Tree Farms SC Tree Farms Season’s greetings CCE enrollees!
New York State Department of Ag and
Markets Commissioner Richard Ball
will be the guest speaker at Cornell
Cooperative Extension Sullivan Coun-
ty’s 101st Annual Meeting to be held
Thursday, December 17, 2015 at 7:00
pm at the Extension Education Center
in Liberty. Please join us to hear his
take on balancing the growing local
foods movement, the link between ag-
riculture and public health, and ensur-
ing ongoing, quality support of com-
mercial enterprises that drive agricul-
tural economic development in Sulli-
van County and across the state. Our
board of directors will recognize the
local Friends of Extension Award re-
cipients in 2015 and attendees will en-
joy a casual reception highlighting lo-
cal food options and opportunities, im-
mediately following the meeting.
I must extend a huge THANK YOU to
the nearly 100 members, staff, and vol-
unteers who came out to Bernie’s Holi-
day Restaurant for the second annual
gala. With a lot of help from the Fund
Development Committee, auctioneer
Eddie Moran Jr., local business donors,
and all attendees, CCE raised about
$10,000 in under four hours! A very
special thank you to Kitty Vetter,
CCE’s Legislative Liaison to the
Board, for her steady and unwavering
commitment to the vitality of the Sulli-
van County community and of Exten-
sion, and for taking the time to attend
and contribute auction items for the
gala, two years in a row. We are so
grateful to have her as part of the Ex-
tension family and thank Kitty for her
service while appointed.
The next Extension Connection will
look a little different than the regular
monthly newsletter edition and will be
the last issue for those who don’t re-
new their enrollment. January’s edition
will serve as CCE’s annual report and
will highlight the amazing programs,
donors, and progress made throughout
the year. So that you don’t miss an is-
sue, be sure to re-up your enrollment
by calling the office, stopping in, or
visiting sullivancce.org.
While we’re busy wrapping up one
program year, we’re also hard at work
on the next. By the time the February
newsletter rolls around, we’ll have sev-
eral new nutrition and Healthy Fami-
lies department staff to introduce to
you. Before we get to those, please join
me in welcoming Susan Hamilton to
the Extension family as the newly ap-
pointed director of programs. Susan
brings a wealth of experience in pro-
gram administration, volunteer man-
agement, and community and youth
development to the team. Ultimately,
Susan will provide direct supervision
and support to all program staff and
volunteers as we continue to grow the
quality and reach of Extension pro-
gramming in response to requests from
Sullivan County residents and leaders.
As the weather continues to cool and
the holidays approach, I truly hope that
each of you are able to take some time
to slow down, break bread with your
family and friends, and reflect with
cautious satisfaction on another year
gone by. The rituals we as individuals,
families, and organizations participate
in at this time of year— the galas,
brunches, and annual meetings—
remind us to enjoy and celebrate each
other and our successes, in spite of our
differences and challenges. The shorter
days provide a bit of respite and time
to give thanks for the beautiful and
generous community that is Sullivan
County. There is energy, anticipation,
and hope for a bright future here. At
your request, CCE is committed to be-
ing an important cornerstone of that
future and we thank you for sharing
your vision and confidence with us.
Until next month, may your holiday
season be blessed with kindness,
friendship, and warmth.
Diehl Farm & Market Owner: Jack Diehl
Route 52A & Gaebel Rd. Callicoon NY 12723 845-807-3131, 845-798-3815, 845-887-4935
Hours: Sunday through Saturday
Year Established: 1970's
Varieties of Trees: White spruce, blue
spruce, Fraser firs, Douglas firs
How Do You Sell? Cut your own, pick your
own, precut
Friendly Acres Owner: Doug Diehl
728 County Rte. 114, Cochecton, NY 12726 845- 932-8523 www.facebook.com/FriendlyAcresFarm
Hours: Any time
Other Products: Wreaths, and cookies/
hot chocolate served
How Do You Sell? Cut your own, pick your
own, precut
Maplehorst Farm Nursery Owner: John Rapp
151 Rapp Rd., Monticello, NY 12701 845- 794-8596 [email protected]
Hours: 11/27/15- 12/24/15 Daily 9 am- 8 pm
Year Established: 1920’s
Acreage: 165 Acres; 40 acres of trees
Varieties of Trees: Fraser fir, balsam, blue
spruce
Other Products: Wreaths, kissing balls,
garland, and gift shop with hand crafted items like local maple syrup
How Do You Sell? Cut your own, fresh cut
Pine Farm Owner: Caroline Likel
121 Eagin Rd., Youngsville, NY 12791 607-591-5507 www.pinefarmchristmastrees.com [email protected]
How Do You Sell? Cut your own, pick your
own
Tips on Cut Tree Care: www.sullivancce.org
Page 4 Extension Connection December, 2015
DHI October Herd-
code
Herdowner Type Breed # of
Cows
Milk Fat Protein
70096 Brandon Peters Dairy DHI-AP H 94.5 21870 798 678
70120 J&E Weissmann
Farms
DHIR-AP H 36.0 19916 761 617
70146 Thony’s Dairy DHI-AP H 58.4 18200 712 570
70021 Glassel, Robert DHI-AP H 47.6 18702 635 569
70374 Weissmann
MShorthorns
DHIR-AP M 22.4 18051 682 568
70093 Hughson Wilfred DHI-AP H 114.7 16528 636 518
Submitted by Michelle Lipari, Agriculture & 4-H Community Educator
Rain, sleet, snow, ice, freezing tempera-
tures—winter can be a real struggle for
two- or four-legged animals. Those of
us with two legs can generally put on a
warmer coat or go inside to warm up
with a cup of something hot, but what
can livestock managers do to keep ani-
mals healthy and comfortable in win-
ter?
WATER
The necessity of a clean and reliable
year-round source of water cannot be
overemphasized. Novice managers of-
ten mistakenly believe that animals can
meet water requirements by eating
snow or licking ice. With daily water
requirements varying from three gallons
(sheep) to 14 gallons (cattle), one can
see that livestock would need to spend
every waking hour eating snow to meet
their requirements. Ice and snow con-
sumption also lowers body temperature
and increases maintenance energy
needs, so it should be discouraged.
Water consumption is encouraged when
water temperature is 37°F or above.
Tank heaters may be required to ensure
that water sources do not freeze. Be
sure to follow manufacturers’ recom-
mendations to prevent fires and electric
shocks or electrocution of livestock. If
heaters are not used, unfrozen water
should be provided several times a day.
Ensuring adequate water intake will
encourage optimal health and perfor-
mance of livestock and help prevent
serious conditions such as colic and
impaction.
ENERGY REQUIREMENTS
Livestock’s maintenance nutritional
requirements can increase significantly
during cold weather. Requirements in-
crease dramatically if animals become
wet and/or there is appreciable wind
Energy requirements for an animal with
a wet coat increase by two percent for
every degree drop in the wind chill tem-
perature.
Energy can be provided through grain
or additional roughage (hay). Roughage
is generally preferable due to its feeding
safety, lower cost, and greater heat re-
leased during digestion. However,
roughage is in short supply in most are-
as this winter, so grain (corn, barley,
wheat, oats, etc.) may be more accessi-
ble and affordable. Frequent small grain
feedings are safer than one large daily
feeding. Grain supplementation rates
will vary with species. Some cold and
wet weather fronts can result in predic-
tions that livestock will need close to a
100% increase in energy requirements
to help them maintain normal body
temperature and functions, but such a
large, sudden, and short-term increase
in energy intake is not healthy for most
animals. All dietary changes, be they
increases or decreases, should be made
gradually. Although dietary energy in-
creases are necessary during inclement
weather, livestock will fare better if
they have sufficient body condition to
call upon during times of need.
FEEDING
Labor availability is often a major fac-
tor in determining how and how often
animals are fed in winter. With daily
hand feeding, managers will have a bet-
ter sense of individual animal’s health
and appetite, but hand feeding is labor
intensive. Feeding big bales to a group
of animals once a day or even less often
saves labor, but individual animal
health can be overlooked. Animals fed
directly on the ground will often waste
50% of their hay, as will animals that
are fed more than they can consume at
one feeding.
Whatever feeding method is employed,
managers must be sure there is adequate
bunk or head space so every animal has
the opportunity to eat its share of the
ration. Dividing animals into groups
based on nutritional requirements and
feeding groups appropriately will make
correct feeding more likely. Pregnant
(Continued on page 13)
December, 2015 Extension Connection Page 5
There are dozens of crops that can be
farmed in the understory of a forest
including ginseng, floral and ornamen-
tal crops, specialty wood products,
fruits, and mushrooms. Most agrofor-
estry crops are generally considered
niche market crops and may require a
little more marketing work on your
part, but the potential profits are worth
it. Which one to try? Many agroforest-
ry crops have a natural timing that put
the majority of their work at different
times of the year. Maple: tapping, col-
lecting and boiling in early spring; gin-
seng: harvesting and drying in the fall;
mushrooms: inoculating in early spring
and harvest throughout the summer.
Look at your farm’s schedule and the
timing of the agroforestry crops you’re
interested in to see which will fit best.
Remember, they all have some sort of
year-round work, whether it is scouting
for pests, fixing tubing, or marketing.
Take all of the tasks into consideration.
One agroforestry crop that is garnering
a lot of interest is mushrooms. General-
ly speaking, agroforestry mushrooms
are those grown in logs or woodchips
in the understory of a forest. The most
commonly grown are shiitake
(pronounced “sheetaakee”), oyster, and
lion’s mane. Some lesser grown are
chicken of the woods, hen of the
woods, and wine cap stropharia. How-
ever, the vast majority of commercial
producers only grow shiitake. There
are only a few commercial agroforestry
mushroom growers, so the potential for
a market in your area is probably good,
but check into it before you start.
Each mushroom strain has preferred
host species. It is easiest to match the
fungus strain with the trees you have.
Contact a mushroom supplier to dis-
cuss the best strain(s) for you. The
timeline: fresh logs are cut in late win-
ter or early spring and inoculated soon
after. Inoculation refers to the process
of placing a known mushroom strain
inside logs to colonize them. Two
standard inoculating methods are drill-
ing small holes and filling the holes
with spawn (pre-colonized substrate
such as dowels, sawdust or grain), or
cutting larger logs into rounds and
stacking them totem style with spawn
layered between the rounds. Once the
logs are inoculated, they are left to col-
onize for one to two years, depending
on the mushroom species and wood
species. Colonization happens in a lay-
ing yard where the logs are stacked in
some manner. This is a cool, moist ar-
ea, that has a dense overhead canopy of
conifers to provide year-round shade.
Access to water is also handy, such as
a creek, but is not paramount in choos-
ing a laying yard. Maintaining high
moisture content in the log is important
- it is a fungus after all. To increase the
chance of producing a successful crop,
you should use freshly cut, green logs
as stock. Also, consider watering the
logs during the summer and plan to
protect them from the dry winter sun.
After the logs are colonized they will
begin to fruit. Fruiting will be light the
first year, and pick up in the middle
years. Logs can have multiple flushes
of mushroom each year and can fruit
for 2-6 years depending on the species
of wood. Once all of the nutrients have
been extracted, the log will be very
light and no longer able to support
mushrooms.
Fruiting will come
in flushes, depend-
ing on temperature
and the strain, and
can be forced
twice a year by
shocking in water.
Harvest with a
sharp knife every
couple of days.
Mushrooms are
highly perishable,
so quickly put
them into cool storage and sell. Your
marketing method needs to be deter-
mined BEFORE mushrooms appear.
Consider restaurants, farmers’ markets,
and local groceries. You can also sell
dried mushrooms for a year-round mar-
ket.
More information about agroforestry
mushrooms, including links, videos,
workshops, and detailed instructions
can be found at the NY Forest Mush-
room Growers Network at
mushrooms.cals.cornell.edu.
Enjoy the fruits of your harvest!
Source: Adapted and written by Rebec-
ca Hargrave, Cornell Cooperative Ex-
tension of Chenango County
Submitted by Melinda Meddaugh, Ag & Natural Resources Resource Educator
Page 6 Extension Connection December, 2015
The smells of rosemary, thyme, sage,
parsley, and chives are reminiscent of
a hardy, warm, Thanksgiving meal
with family and friends. As you com-
plete your fall cleanup and the leaves
are all raked, it is time to think about
herbs. Perennial herbs, such as orega-
no, thyme, rosemary, and sage, can
withstand late fall temperatures until
the ground freezes. You can cut a
bunch of each and hang them upside
down to dry for the winter, in a cool,
dry place. If you prefer fresh herbs to
cook with, you can cut small bunches,
wrap the bunch of stems with a wet
paper towel, and place in a loosely
closed plastic bag. They will keep for
a few weeks in the dark produce draw-
er of the fridge. Parsley, which can
withstand light frosts, will not last out-
side as long as the more hardy herbs.
It can be covered with a cloche into
early winter, but is best cut and stored
as mentioned above. If you have an
abundance of parsley, either flat leaf
or curly, you can prepare a parsley
pesto and freeze in tablespoon chunks
for use through the winter. A table-
spoon dropped in a bubbling hot bowl
of soup or a pot of cooked noodles
adds a fresh, healthy taste of summer
to any winter day.
Two herbs that can be brought inside
for the winter are rosemary and
chives. Rosemary is a tender ever-
green perennial that must be potted up
and brought inside in Zone 6 and be-
low. Rosemary is an excellent indoor
plant, though it needs attention. It
needs easily draining soil and a pot big
enough to give roots room to grow. It
is best to place herbs in a cool location
(not next to a heater or wood burning
stove) with a south facing window that
gets five hours of light. Rather than
overwater its soil, mist it occasionally.
Enjoy the wonderful pungent, piney
smell through the winter! If you’re
holiday mood strikes, prune it in the
shape of an evergreen tree! Chives
are also a great herb to bring inside for
the winter. Chives are hardy perenni-
als in our area. You can dig up a
clump and pot it, then let the foliage
die down and freeze for several weeks.
Bring the pot indoors to a sunny, cool
spot. Water well and harvest chives
throughout the winter. Your potatoes
will thank you.
Source: gardening.cornell.edu
Photo: texashomeandgarden.com
Jean’s account of her quest:
The Row by Row Experience is a na-
tionwide plus Canada program where
you travel to eight different quilt stores
and get their free pattern or purchase
the complete kit to make a quilt. To
win, you have to be the first person to
return the finished quilt to any partici-
pating quilt store. I thought it had to be
one of the stores where you got the pat-
tern, which would have made more
sense. It is sad that it was a contest of
speed rather than quality because I
would have tried to quilt mine differ-
ently, but I just did basic quilting. I
was amazed to win anything because it
took me a long time to gather my pat-
terns and then my machine broke
down. It turned out to be a good thing
because my husband bought me a new,
much better machine with an 11" harp
when we found out the repair was over
$200 with no guarantee that it wouldn't
happen again.
I won the prize from Gunn's Country
Corner and Quilt Shop north of Water-
town. In addition to the 26 fat quarters
that all the stores gave out I received
many nice items from their store and a
gift certificate.
I'm not in love with the quilt but I did
have fun putting it together. I enjoyed
discovering the many quilt shops that I
never even knew about it. Even if you
don't participate in the contest, if you
go to the website when you travel, you
can look up quilt shops by state and
have a blast exploring.
Jean Planishek, Calico Geese, CCE Community Group Member
Wins NYS Row by Row Quilt Challenge
Submitted by Dayna Valenti, Community Horticulture Educator
December, 2015 Extension Connection Page 7
Submitted by SueAnn Boyd, Healthy Schools Program Educator
Submitted by Erica Dahl, ESNY Community Nutrition Educator
Become an Eat Smart New York Hud-
son Valley Champion through our free
service, available to local businesses
who work with or employ those who
are eligible for SNAP benefits. Your
business can work toward providing
your employees and clientele a healthi-
er environment and earn state wide
recognition for your efforts. Employ-
ees are the most valuable assets at any
company and helping them maintain a
healthy lifestyle will result in a happier
and more productive staff. Workplace
wellness initiatives have been shown
to reduce absenteeism, build a sense of
camaraderie among staff members,
and reduce a company’s operating ex-
penses. Are you ready to be a champi-
on?
The Eat Smart New York Hudson Val-
ley Team can provide FREE educa-
tion, technical assistance, and tools to
public and private sectors who are
striving to build health in their staff,
patrons, and communities. Let our
team help your business, agency, or
municipality to develop long-term,
sustainable, and holistic strategies that
promote improved nutrition and in-
creased physical activity. Let us help
you determine how you can make sim-
ple changes in policy and procedure to
help your staff and clientele achieve
their goals. We can use our experi-
ence and statewide network to help
you see how similar businesses are
providing employees and clientele
with the benefits of workplace well-
ness.
By setting and achieving measurable
healthy lifestyle goals, your agency
will earn bronze, silver, or gold med-
als. Eat Smart New York Hudson Val-
ley will recognize your accomplish-
ments by documenting your progress
on our webpage and through social
media. We can also assist you in pro-
moting your efforts in various forms of
media. The Eat Smart New York
Hudson Valley team believes that
there should be a spotlight on those
businesses striving to improve the
health of the community through
workplace wellness initiatives.
To learn more about the process to
become an Eat Smart New York Hud-
son Valley Champion, please contact
Erica Dahl, Community Nutrition Edu-
cator at 845-292-6180 or via e-mail at
Good nutrition is fundamental to healthy living. Schools have a significant role in providing students with good nutrition, help-
ing to teach lifelong patterns of healthful behaviors. Many children consume at least half of their meals at school, and with more
than 32 million children participating in the National School Lunch Program, good nutrition at school is more important than
ever. Good nutrition is associated with increased focus and attention, improved test scores, better classroom behavior, and a bet-
ter understanding of healthy eating behaviors. Good nutrition has also shown improved cognitive function, especially memory,
and improved mood.
Schools can help encourage healthy choices by implementing strategies to improve nutrition among students, staff, and teachers.
For example, offering healthier food options such as fruit and non-sugar sweetened beverages at your school’s snack bar, school
events, and classroom parties can make choosing healthy snacks over sugary ones a no-brainer!
Schools are now celebrating in a healthier way by offering only healthy food and beverages at school celebrations and holiday
parties. For example, serve festive treats like green and red fruit kabobs for a holiday party to celebrate in a healthy way. Instead
of celebrating birthdays with sugar and junk food, some schools are allowing students to choose from a menu of healthy options,
such as having lunch with the teacher or having a class dance party. They have eliminated candy and junk food as a reward in
the classroom and have been allowing five minutes of extra recess or play time instead.
It is important to reinforce healthy eating at school events and ensure healthy options are offered. Creating a district or school-
wide policy on concession stand food guidelines to support healthy eating for students, staff, and families attending events is
another great way to improve health. When it comes to school fundraisers, try out alternatives like hosting a walk-a-thon, gift
card sales, book fairs, or selling fresh fruit. For more information on how to improve nutrition into your schools, call Cornell
Cooperative Extension or email SueAnn Boyd at [email protected]
Page 8 Extension Connection December, 2015
Upon many families falls the role of
caregiving. Often it is lovingly ten-
dered, following the footsteps of a pre-
vious generation’s example and prepa-
rations. Sometimes it’s thrust onto us,
at the most inopportune time, but it is
done with grace despite a host of quick
adaptations, new skills, and realigned
priorities (and quite a bit of flexibility).
The most unlucky of scenarios is the
unwilling, unprepared, and unsupported
caregiver creating angst that is un-
healthy for both the caregiver and the
care receiver. Now consider the addi-
tional pressure of the holidays.
A March 2014 article entitled “The
Problem of Caregiver Burden”,
by Journal of the American Medical
Association (JAMA) reported that:
Caregiving can be a 24 -hour job
without a break. In most cases,
the caregiver is a friend or fam-
ily member and therefore does
not have formal training in
caregiving. Up to 90% of adults
needing long - term care at home
are cared for by a family mem-
ber . Sometimes, performing a
large number of caregiver tasks
leaves l i t t le t ime for the care-
giver to tend to his or her own
needs. Over t ime, this can have
negative effects on the caregiv-
er: socially, psychologically,
and physically. This is known as
“caregiver burden .” Sometimes,
the caregiver becomes an
“invisible patient” despite fre-
quent interactions with the med-
ical system, because the focus is
always on the person being
cared for.
Certainly the caregiver who is within a
supportive environment (equipped with
the financial, emotional, and physical
resources) will find the 24/7 responsi-
bilities a challenge. But what of the
caregiver lacking those resources as
well as unprepared with the knowledge
and skills to support both themselves
and the patient? Many of those care-
givers in both situations will find them-
selves exhausted, experiencing stress-
related physical and emotional symp-
toms, and then feel guilty if they take
time to address their own needs. It is
imperative to take care of their needs
throughout the caregiving mode for
their own wellbeing. Caregiver health
impacts the wellbeing of our loved ones
as well ~ for when caregivers feel
stress, guilt and resentment it does not
translate into good care or positive out-
comes for the loved ones being cared
for.
Countless people caring for loved ones
are struggling (often silently) to meet
their own basic needs and maintain any
kind of quality of life. Family and
friends, as the holidays approach, rec-
ognize YOUR family caregivers near
and far and give them a hug. Offer
them a helping hand. Many of us are
unaware of how crucial caregivers are
in our lives.
Consider former First Lady Rosalyn
Carter’s quote:
“There are only four kinds of people in
the world:
those who have been caregivers,
those who are currently caregivers,
those who will be caregivers, and
those who will need caregivers.”
The Caregiver Resource Center wishes
all Sullivan County caregivers a good
night’s sleep, a peaceful moment, a
well-fed tummy (and perhaps an indul-
gent treat), a good laugh, good health,
and a big THANK YOU for all that you
do each and every day.
~ Bonnie
Submitted by Bonnie Lewis, RN, Dependent Care Educator
Produced in NY Contest February 27
Produced in New York (PiNY) is de-
signed to showcase the wide variety
and use of agricultural products grown
in NYS. This event is a great oppor-
tunity for youth to demonstrate their
food preparation skills while promoting
a tasty recipe that features NYS food
products. “Throwing out a fun fact
about your techniques or ingredients
could spice things up, but you do not
have to speak at all.” CCE Orange
County has invited 4-H’ers throughout
the southeast district to join this event
in Middletown on February 27 (snow
date February 28). Pre- registration
and payment of $5 is required to partic-
ipate. Please contact Marylin at
[email protected]. for information.
White House –
Every Kid in a Park Initiative
The Every Kid in a Park pass is availa-
ble for the 2015-2016 school year to
help children visit and enjoy the out-
doors and enjoy the country’s public
lands and waters. Now available to
every fourth-grader in the nation is an
"Every Kid in a Park" pass that's good
for free admission to all of America's
federal lands and waters -- for them
and their families -- for a full year." For
additional information, please go to:
http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-
office/2015/02/19/fact-sheet-launching-
every-kid-park-initiative-and-
designating-new-nation
Alpaca Livestock Project Anyone interested in raising an alpaca/
llama as a livestock project for 2016
Sullivan County Youth Fair, please
contact the CCESC office to add your
name to the interest list by calling
Michelle at 845-292-6180 or via e-mail
December, 2015 Extension Connection Page 9
Tai Chi for Arthritis Training October 26 & 27
As part of ongoing efforts to reduce
falls and increase safety for our aging
community, Bonnie Lewis participated
in a two-day training funded by the
NYS Department of Health’s Older
Adult Fall Prevention Program, be-
coming certified as a Tai Chi for Ar-
thritis Instructor. This CDC evidenced
-based and approved program offers
gentle stretching and relaxing move-
ments that assist in increasing strength,
balance, and posture. The fall-
prevention program for seniors will be
offered within the next six months.
4-H Achievement Day November 1
Achievement Day celebrated active
4-H clubs and over 260 Cornell Coop-
erative Extension 4-H youth members.
Parents and volunteers attended this
awards ceremony putting a cap on the
2014-2015 program year. Youth are
recognized for their accomplishments
for the past year of project work, club
meetings, activities, and events and for
participation in county, regional, and
state 4-H. In addition to 113 4-H Rec-
ord Books submitted for evaluation,
4-H members turned in Community
Service Olympics Applications docu-
menting over 375 volunteer service
projects in Sullivan County. Individual
youth members received recognition in
special livestock and leadership
awards, and junior and senior incen-
tive trip awards were distributed to
encourage the increasing involvement
and development of 4-H youth across
the county.
Mastering Caregiver Transitions November 3
CRC travelled to Achieve Nursing
Home and Rehabilitation Facility to
speak to the Alzheimer’s Support
Group during their monthly meeting
on adjusting to major transitions while
caregiving. The board room was filled
with ten caregivers and one listened in
via conference call. Caregivers were
provided tools to assist them during
stressful times of adapting to changing
family roles, understanding the transi-
tional process, and how to learn from
the past.
Guiding Senior Healthcare Transitions November 5
The Caregiver Resource Center joined
the ongoing project of Older Adults
Transitioning Support (OATS) to pre-
sent at the Lumberland Senior Center.
Eleven seniors participated in examin-
ing the free booklet, Guiding Senior
Transitions, created by Karen Pantel,
EdD, MS, RN. Sections of the book
address health status, medications, and
personal lifestyle preferences. Future
classes will be scheduled for both indi-
viduals and professionals in healthcare
settings with the goal to make each
discharge or transfer to a new care set-
ting smooth and successful.
4-H Snowmobile Safety Certification
November 8
Twenty-nine youth completed a full
day Snowmobile Safe Operator’s
course conducted at Cornell Coopera-
tive Extension Sullivan County, earn-
ing certificates to operate a snowmo-
bile independently. New York State
Law requires children ages 10-17 to
carry their certificate at all times when
operating a snowmobile without the
supervision of an adult. This oppor-
tunity is offered annually by CCESC’s
4-H program at no charge to youth in
Sullivan County.
Caregiver Holiday Recognition November 10
To recognize National Family Care-
giver Month, the Caregiver Resource
Center hosted ten caregivers during the
annual family caregiver celebration at
Yiasou Café. Jodi Goodman of
CRMC addressed the importance of
caregivers in the hospital setting and
their role in hospital care. Jane Orcutt,
trained in music therapy, provided
unique and helpful musical tips to
soothe stress for both the caregiver and
the care receiver.
Why Tai Chi Helps Prevent Falls November 10
CRC joined 14 seniors at the monthly
White Sulphur Springs Senior Club
luncheon. Following lunch, the care-
giver program reviewed how Tai Chi
increases an individual’s muscle
strength, flexibility, and balance. Evi-
dence has proven that through routine
practice of this smooth, slow, and
graceful movement program, falls are
prevented. The warmup exercises were
demonstrated to the WSS Senior Club
members.
Congratulations Eddie S.
4H’er Eddie S. and team competed in
the National Dairy Bowl Challenge in
Louisville, Kentucky as one of four
youth to represent NY. He placed 9th
as an individual in his written test and
the NY team won 1st place nationally
and were undefeated! Congratulations
and great job Eddie!
High Tunnel Update
BOCES students were back at it this
month in planting cold-hearty greens
in the season extension high tunnel
here on CCE Sullivan campus. Now
the students will be able to harvest
greens in the cold of winter. There is
currently a plethora of lettuce sprout-
ing throughout the tunnel.
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Upcoming ProgramsUpcoming Programs
December, 2015 Extension Connection Page 11
A native New Yorker, Mr. Ball has
made a living in agriculture his entire
life. His inspiration to become a farmer
came from his grandparents, who were
lifelong dairy farmers. At 18 years old,
Mr. Ball began his career in agriculture
as a farm worker at a vegetable farm in
Rhode Island.
He later became operations manager of
that same farm. After 20 years in
Rhode Island, Mr. Ball moved back to
the Empire State with an opportunity to
become a farm owner.
For the past 20 years, he has been the
owner and operator of Schoharie Val-
ley Farms in Schoharie, NY, which
consists of 200 acres and produces a
wide range of vegetable crops, small
fruits and greenhouse crops. The farm
serves both retail and wholesale con-
sumers through an onsite farm market
known as “The Carrot Barn” and ships
to brokers and restaurants in the local
area as well as New York City.
Mr. Ball has held a number of posi-
tions within agriculture and community
organizations at the local, state and
national level, including:
Vice President - NYS Vegetable Grow-
ers Association
Board of Directors, Member of Execu-
tive Committee, Member of Audit
Committee, Chairman of Labor Com-
mittee - NY Farm Bureau
Member of Labor Committee (past
Chairman) - American Farm Bureau
Representative for Schoharie County -
Mohawk Valley Regional Economic
Development Council
Board of Directors (past President) -
Schoharie County Farm Bureau
President - Schoharie Valley Associa-
tion
Chairman - Schoharie Recovery, Inc., a
non-profit formed to help the recovery
effort from Hurricane Irene and Tropi-
cal Storm Lee
Past President - Schoharie County
Chamber of Commerce
Mr. Ball, his wife Shirley, and his three
children are actively engaged in farm-
ing with a growing number of future
farmers among the grandchildren.
Source: agriculture.ny.gov
Richard Ball,. Commissioner of NYS Department of Agriculture & Markets
101101stst Annual MeetingAnnual Meeting
Page 12 Extension Connection December, 2015
Linda & Robert Kays
Bob and Linda have a total of 56 years
of farming under their belt and over 40
years serving as CCE and 4-H volun-
teers in every capacity, from club lead-
ership to planning ag events, and serv-
ing on the board. The Kays started Sul-
livan County’s very first 4-H dairy
club and have since mentored dozens
of children, including their own chil-
dren and grandchildren, to adulthood.
We are forever grateful for their contri-
bution to CCE, the county, and the ag-
ricultural community.
L to R: Board member Earl Myers, Robert
& Linda Kays. Professional photography
by ishotstudios.com
Neversink Farm
Conor and Kate Crickmore run this
small, certified organic farm, using
sustainable practices and modern tech-
niques to produce high quality vegeta-
bles on only an acre and a half. Part-
nering with CCESC this summer to
help introduce our season extension
programming, their high tunnel struc-
tures served as a model for others in
the field. Cornell is a premier hub for
sustainability, advancing research, and
cultivating collaboration. The Crick-
mores have exemplified this important
mission area and we are proud to call
them partners.
Dennis Hewston
Since June, Dennis has volunteered
over 40 hours to the Master Gardener
Volunteer program since June! He is
also a volunteer for Bethel Woods
Center for the Arts, Delaware High-
lands Conservancy, and Sullivan Re-
naissance. Dennis spent 40 years in the
insurance industry with positions in
underwriting and marketing on both
the insurance company and agency
side of the business. He officiated in
high school, college, and semi-
professional football for 30 years as
well as track and field on a local, state,
and regional level. He lives locally
with his wife Patricia. We are lucky to
have Dennis as a volunteer!
Janet Barbarite
Janet is a graduate of the 2014 CCESC
Master Gardener Volunteer training.
Since June of this year, Janet has vol-
unteered over 40 hours to the Master
Gardener Volunteer program since
June! She has been involved in vari-
ous activities that provide service in
the community including the annual
CCESC Plant Sale and the Sullivan
ARC/ Sullivan Renaissance Garden
Tour featuring Master Gardeners, and
Tour featuring master gardeners kept
us very busy and involved. Janet re-
tired after 37 years in the flavor and
fragrance industry and resides in Mon-
ticello but is willing to travel far and
wide in search of antiques and collecti-
bles. We look forward to continued
service in the community, with Janet!
Like us on Facebook for more
photos from our 2015 Gala
www.facebook.com/ccesullivan
CONTEST: Snapped shots at the gala
that capture the personality of CCE?
Send them to [email protected] to
enter for a chance to win a bottle of
wine (white or red) and assorted CCE
goodies! Wine donated by White Lake
Wine & Spirits Shop.
Submitted by Nicole Slevin, Public Affairs Coordinator
L to R: Jean Barbarite, Dennis Hewston,
and program committee member Diana
Weiner. Professional photography by ishot-
studios.com
December, 2015 Extension Connection Page 13
immature animals are an important
group to feed separately. Pregnant heif-
ers, doelings, etc. must maintain them-
selves, finish growing, and grow a fe-
tus. Failing to meet their nutritional
needs may result in stunted animals,
poor milk production, and weak or
dead fetuses.
Don’t overlook minerals in the winter.
Keep trace mineralized salt available at
all times and try to protect it from the
elements. Although horses and cattle
do well with salt blocks, salt crumbles
are best for sheep and goats.
BODY CONDITION
Body condition is also called fat cover
or body reserves. It can be assessed in
all species through a process called
body condition scoring. Livestock
managers who body condition score
their animals use anatomical landmarks
and a five- or nine-point scoring sys-
tem to objectively measure animals’ fat
cover. Thick winter hair coats and
fleeces can hide poor body condition,
so body condition scoring requires
hands-on assessment of animals. Refer
to the recommended reference to learn
how to body condition score.
SHELTER
Shelter is another obvious winter live-
stock management concern. Animals
do not necessarily need or want to live
in an enclosed barn every day in the
winter and barns for shelter are not
practical for large herds of animals
such as beef cattle. However, protec-
tion from wind and rain will decrease
energy requirements and feed costs and
increase animal comfort. Three sided
sheds, hills, thickets of trees, and solid
or semisolid fences can all serve as
adequate breaks from the prevailing
winds. There must be sufficient space
for all animals to benefit or overcrowd-
ing and even trampling can occur. If
animals do not have enough space and
variety of landscape to select a spot
protected from the elements, a shelter
should be provided. Shelter require-
ments vary between species. If a struc-
ture is provided, be sure to keep the
bedding dry and as clean as possible.
Bedding helps insulate animals from
the cold ground. However, in bedding
soiled with animal wastes, ammonia
fumes can build up quickly in the lower
18” where recumbent animals breathe;
irritated respiratory lining is then very
susceptible to pneumonia causing bac-
teria and viruses. Provide good ventila-
tion so the air seems fresh, but do not
permit drafts in the structure.
MUD MANAGEMENT
All too often, where there are animals
in the winter, there is mud. With good
management and plan-
ning, the negative envi-
ronmental and animal
health impacts of mud
can be minimized. Mud is
most commonly found
where animals are forced
or choose to congregate.
Mud makes foot and hoof
diseases such as foot rot
and thrush more likely
and it causes animals to
be perpetually chilled.
The wetness of mud can
make parasite survival
more likely as well.
HEALTH CONCERNS
Your animals may have
special health concerns in
the winter, especially if
they are pregnant. Talk
with your veterinarian
about the vaccinations,
nutritional supplementa-
tion, and deworming your
animals may need. Win-
ter is often a good time to
address the overwintering
phase of internal parasites
to reduce environmental contamination
in the spring.
Just because it is winter there is no rea-
son to overlook animals’ need for exer-
cise to promote muscular and skeletal
health. Encourage exercise by varying
the location of feeding and watering
sites if possible. Exercise will help pre-
vent obesity and overgrown hooves.
Hoof care can easily be neglected in
the winter, but poor hoof care can lead
to several serious health problems.
Trim hooves regularly, provide good
nutrition, remove manure, and mini-
mize mud for optimal hoof health.
Source: Adapted from Oregon State
Small Farms Program
(Continued from page 4)
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Friend of Extension Spotlight - IShot Studios
Specializing in weddings and contemporary women's photography, Jasmine Guara of
Ishot Studios in Liberty is a new supporter of Cornell Cooperative Extension this year.
She donated a full professional make-over and photo session valued at $100 for the
Power Women’s package at our Afternoon Gala live auction. The package went for
over $400! In addition to the unique auction item, Ishot Studios also donated Jasmine’s
professional photography services to capture the event itself. We are so grateful to have
Jasmine’s support and we look forward to working together again!
Ishotstudios.com: “We want to show you how to exist in photographs.”
4-H Member Spotlight - Brianna C.
Six year member Brianna C. actively pursues every opportunity
that the Sullivan County 4-H Youth Development program is able
to offer. A member of the
Jack & Jill’s Club, the 4-H
Teen Group, and both the
4-H Shooting Sports and
Working Together Rabbit
Programs, she is not only
an active participant in the
project activities of these
groups, but often contrib-
utes her time as a teen
leader when needed.
In addition to shooting
sports and rabbits, Brianna
has enjoyed project work
in sewing and textiles,
horticulture, painting, rocketry and renewable energy with a partic-
ular effort in all things science, especially paleontology and geolo-
gy. She has performed as a teen hostess for county 4-H Public
Presentation events, served as Teen Leader for the Sullivan County
Youth Fair, supported numerous CCESC outreach events such as
Bethel Woods Harvest Festival, and took part in the Cornell Uni-
versity intergenerational research project “Building a Community
Legacy Together”, a collaborative effort of CCESC’s Caregiver
Resource Center and 4-H.
Brianna’s enthusiastic good nature and her willingness to share the
4-H “learning by doing” experience, has made her a model 4-H
member at many events. Generous with her knowledge, she has
given presentations, assisted with interactive projects, and has
shared her rabbits for hands-on education for the public.
We congratulate Brianna on all the achievements of her hard work
and thank her for the efforts she makes above and beyond the ex-
pectations of 4-H membership!
Volunteer Spotlight - Ari Mir Pontier
Ari began volunteering
with us several years ago
as a 4-H Public Presenta-
tions evaluator at the coun-
ty and district levels. She
graduated from the Master
Gardener Volunteer train-
ing in 2014 and completed
100 hours of service in
2015. Her participation as an MGV has included:
Instructing a “Container Gardening” class at the
Western Sullivan Public Library in Callicoon
Instructing an “Oil and Vinegar Infusion” class at
the Ethelbert B. Crawford Public Library
Instructing at several of the Women, Infants, &
Children (WIC) clinic’s “Salsa and Sofríto Garden”
bilingual demonstrations with WIC families
Assisting at annual CCESC plant sales, and Cor-
nell’s teaching gardens with Sullivan County Work-
force Development’s interns
Planning a new class for 2016 on “Hugelkultur” (a
form of permaculture) at the Ethelbert B. Crawford
Public Library
Ari was also involved in Centennial Campaign efforts in
2014, especially at events like the Family Hike Fund-
raiser and the Afternoon Gala. This year, she donated an
original acrylic painting to our Gala silent auction and
attended to show her support at the live auction. We
thank Ari for her patient and enthusiastic teaching skills,
her smile, and her service to CCE when we need it
most!
December, 2015 Extension Connection Page 15
Staff Spotlight -
Susan Hamilton
Susan worked in the interna-
tional development field for
more than ten years, mostly
in corporate social responsi-
bility and creating communi-
ty partnerships for develop-
ment. For the last ten years,
she has been engaged in US
non-profit consulting and
management. Her professional experience has been supple-
mented with recent graduate degree work in public and non-
profit management (resulting in a master’s of public admin-
istration at NYU's Wagner Graduate School of Public Ser-
vice).
Susan is a recent transplant to Newburgh from Southern
Westchester, and is already an organizing committee member
for Solarize Beacon +, and a development committee mem-
ber at Safe Harbors on the Hudson. She is especially interest-
ed in poverty alleviation, youth development, and providing
sustainable energy solutions to consumers and businesses.
A dog lover, Susan has two dogs and is an avid cyclist, swim-
mer, and beginner kayaker. She owns a patch of woodland in
Tusten, and dreams of building a “tiny house” there.
Help us welcome Susan to our growing team!
Farm Spotlight - Diehl Farms
Diehl Farms, located
in Callicoon and
owned by Jack
Diehl, has been
spreading holiday
cheer by growing
Christmas trees on
seven acres since the
1970’s.
There are several
varieties grown, which makes finding that perfect tree even
easier. The tree types include white spruce, blue spruce,
Fraiser fir and Douglas fir.
These trees have been farmed just like other agricultural
crops to grow them up to their full potential. The average
Christmas tree can take up to 10 years to grow from plant-
ing to harvest!
Page 16 Extension Connection December, 2015
Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan
County is looking for new or used in good
condition donations of the following items:
Association
Lawn tractor (with plow if possible)
Photos or paintings for our building
Large organization banners
4-H Youth Fair Supplies & Equipment
6’ and 8’ tables
New amp for shows (please call for details)
Refrigerator for youth building
Mini-freezer for youth building
4-H signs for camping area
100’ cable and padlock to secure rabbit cages
Fencing materials for the show ring
Master Gardener Volunteer Tools & Furniture
Stools (2-3) for volunteer hotline counter
Gardening tools and gloves
Nature Trail & Grounds
Wood chips (3-4 loads in spring)
Bird houses
Nets with long handles for cleaning pond
Educational, permanent signs
December, 2015 Extension Connection Page 17
What is Eat Smart New York ?
Eat Smart New York (ESNY) is a
FREE service available to all individu-
als who qualify and/or receive benefits
through the Supplemental Nutrition
Assistance Program (SNAP). Eat
Smart New York can provide free nu-
trition workshops in your community
on a variety of subjects such as how to
stretch your food dollars, planning and
preparing healthy and practical meals
for your family that don’t sacrifice fla-
vor, and simple tips for how to limit
sugar, fat, and salt in your diet.
ESNY also collaborates with commu-
nity partners to provide support for
organizations who would like to pro-
mote wellness in their workplaces for
their customers and employees.
Let our community educator help your
family or the employees of your busi-
ness to improve their lives through nu-
trition. To schedule or attend a work-
shop, contact Erica Dahl at 845-292-
6180 or [email protected]
QuickBooks for Farms December 10 | 5:30 pm
CCE Broome County
Topics covered during this workshop
include:
Setting up a new company file
Working with the chart of accounts
Adding bank accounts and credit
cards
Setting up sales tax
Adding customers and vendors
Billing customers
Receiving payments
Handling refunds
Recording deposits
Running reports
Sharing QuickBooks with others
$15.00. Pre-registration is requested.
For more information and to register
please contact Brian Aukema at bja-
[email protected] or 607-772-8953.
NOFA Winter Conference January 16
Worcester State University
Worcester, MA
Join NOFA for its annual one-day con-
ference, which features 70 workshops
and exhibitors; keynote speeches with
Ben Burkett, family farmer and coordi-
nator of the Federation of Southern
Cooperatives; children’s conference,
and more. For more info vis-
it www.nofamass.org/events/wc.
Empire State Producers Expo January 19
Oncenter Convention Center Syracuse, NY
This show combines the major fruit,
flower, vegetable, and direct marketing
associations of New York State in or-
der to provide a comprehensive trade
show and educational conference for
fruit and vegetable growers of NYS, as
well as the surrounding states and
Eastern Canada. For more information
visit nysvga.org/expo/information
December is National:
Bill of Rights’ Day UNICEF Birthday
Human Rights’ Day Pledge of Allegiance Day
Maple Syrup Day Miners’ Day Cocoa Day
In New York,
4-H reaches
170,000
youth
Unlike many songbirds,
both male and female
cardinals sing
In 1907 the first
New Year’s Eve
ball was
dropped in time
square In a blizzard, visibility
is reduced to ¼ of a
mile and winds of
35 mph or more last
at least 3 hours.
If any of these
conditions isn’t met, then it
is a “snow storm” There are more
than 400 golf
courses and
55 downhill ski
areas in New York
State
In 2012, because of recycling and composting efforts, 66 percent of the
Ithaca campus' waste was diverted from landfills
New York State ranks 20th in egg producing
states
4 ounces of eggnog:
170 calories, 10 grams of fat
70 mg of cholesterol.
Page 18 Extension Connection December, 2015
Charles Keating
Cell: 570-430-1045
Fax: 570-689-2688
Member Exchange
ANIMALS & SUPPLIES
Cattle Feed Bran $160 ton delivered call 845-
292-9224 for information
Ewes, lambs for sale. Il de Franc x Dorset
crosses. Easy keepers. All twins, some blacks. Triplet 2 year old ram. Freezer lambs. La Mancha doe and female twins. Apple Pond Farm 845 482 4764
Rabbits for all Reasons and Chicks to Hens of
Many Breeds. Member of A.R.B.A. for 37 years. 845-888-0274
Oak Ridge Farm – Horses Boarded, Large
Indoor arena, excellent quality hay grown on farm, lessons available 845-482-4686
Lashside Farm. Full board or turnout. 845-292
-3765
Retired Horse Boarding on 45 acre farm. Your
horse will be well taken care of on our peace-ful farm. 845-482-4779
Lambs, Baby Goats and Hay 845-434-7764
Registered Polled Hereford Bulls for Sale.
Bred cows. Call Stone Ridge Farm 845-439-4359
Trout for sale. 6"-8" Brook Trout. Delivered or
picked up. Call Beaverkill Trout Hatchery for details. 845-439-4947
Bring us your retiring horse or those in need of
rest. We will provide personalized care on our 50 acre farm at reasonable cost. Heaven’s Gait Farm 1-516-721-9173.
For Sale: Miniature Donkey Jacks. 845-482-
4061
Goats for sale. 845-252-7434
AUTOS & OTHER VEHICLES
Motorcycle Camper opens to 14ft. Queen size
sleeping area, pedestal table, attached cooler like new 845-292-4013
1994 Volvo 940 127,540 miles original owner,
garage kept, asking $2300 845-985-2302
4 person peddle boat, Large, Mint heavy duty
~ 2003 Arctic Cat pantera, 2 up(seater) 2000 miles, mint condition snowmobile ~ Artic cat 370cc snowmobile 1000 miles. Mint condition Call for prices Pete (845-557-8678) [email protected]
1938-1939 International Stake Bed Truck
Model #D-30-232 Cubic Inch Engine Rating 1.5 ton chassis #D3072207 T.G.W. 13.200. Very Good Shape- Asking $1200 – 985-7052
Go Kart. 5 hp. Briggs & Stratton. Good condi-
tion. 6 yr. old. $100 (845) 557-6090
1987 H-D Sportster, 9500 miles, excellent
condition. Lots of extras $2200 obo. 2005 Artic cat sno-pro F7 Excellent Condition, $ 4100 miles. $3000.00
EQUIPMENT FOR SALE
5 Power Angle Plow for 1980’s CJ Jeep all
controls work $450 845-985-7052
John Deere 3010, Diesel, WFE, Dual Hyd.
Outlets, Rops. Asking $6,000. 845-551-1649
5ft bush hog for sale. 845-428-5005
MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE
Snowblower—Agway gas dual stage 6 speed
#523 23” wide $280 or BO 845-791-4501
Little Bear of Aspen Snow Shoes—2 pr. $45
973-890-1747 Leave message
Maytag 16 cu freezer 2 yrs old $200; Full Size
Microwave $25; 2 two drawer file cabinets $10 ea. Dorm size fridge $10 292-5098 Narrows-burg
Yarn for sale. Alpaca 2 ply& core yarn 516-
941-7207
2 slots machines, mint working condition.
Lights and sound with tokens ~ Antique Mantle clocks (mint) Many other items Pete 845-557-8678 [email protected]
1983 Glassport 19' 7'' inboard/outboard, 350
Chevy and 20' dual axle trailer. Needs work. Make offer. 203 740 0167
Hot water radiators 25.5" x 15.5" to 47" [10
total] and 19" x 36.5" and 39" BO 203-740-0167
Men’s size 8 chest high fishing waders with
felt soles. Worn once paid $200 asking $85. 914-237-2329.
5 foot 3 pt. hitch Woods Finish Moore RM59.
Asking $500. 434-6850
HAY FOR SALE
HAY – Square Bales - Local Delivery available
845-887-4582
Hay 1st, 2nd, 3rd square, round and wrapped.
Protein – 19.1 – 22.6 composted. Topsoil, sand, gravel and cattle. 845-985-7866
Hay square bales 845-807-2532
Round Hay Bales for sale – 583-6024
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December, 2015 Extension Connection Page 19
Member Exchange
‘TIS THE SEASON
BK Logging Firewood for Sale—Standing Tim-
ber Wanted hard & soft wood 845-292-4942
Firewood delivered 845-807-3236
FARMERS’ MARKET CORNER
Wacky Weeds Produce Natural Grown Certified
Wholesale Farmer 845-693-1153
Muthig Farm - Maple Syrup, Maple Cream,
Maple Jelly, Maple Sugar. Tours in March by apt. 845 -292-7838
Justus Asthalter Maple Syrup Inc. – New &
used maple equipment & supplies for all size maple producers. Syrup, Cream, Candies, we ship anywhere. Sugar Hill Containers and Leader glass in stock. Call us at 845-292-8569 or email [email protected]/ www.justusmaple.com
CATSKILL MOUNTAIN HONEY Pollen, propo-
lis, Royal Jelly, bee supplies & equipment. Hives supers frames from our shop. Save $$ - Jim Kile 845-647-6759
Farm fresh real food prepared and delivered
weekly. Naturalcontents.com 888-551-8625
Wahldairyfarm.com Home grown Pork, Beef
and Eggs. Guinea Fowl – 845-887-5737
Asian Specialty Vegetables. Charlie Koh.
Seon Organic Farm 631-599-0072
Nutritious and Delicious Home Made Soups
and Breads delivered to your door. Woodridgesoupemporium.com
Organic Garlic for sale; reasonable prices. Call
John 845-292-1195
"Dogs Luv'em" all natural Murray's chicken dog
treats. 845-283-1128
Story’s Neversink Plant Co.-Rare succulents
and interesting plants. By app’t. Only. John W. Story, Proprietor 845-985-5071
Korwan's Nursery Rhododendrons, perennials,
trees, shrubs, and woodcarving. Landscaping 845-482-3345
Beaverkill Trout Hatchery- top quality trout,
brook, brown & rainbow for sale. Trout preserve open Apr.1- Labor Day- 845-439-4947 email: [email protected]
THEODORA ORGANIC FARM Email: Theo-
[email protected] 646-710-0505 “No Farms, No Food”
On farm vegetable and fruit stand open Satur-
day 10-2. River Brook Farm, Cochecton, NY 845-932-7952
Fertrell organic fertilizers, soil amendments and
complete soil testing with recommendations available. Baron Organics, Products & Support, Jeffersonville, NY 12748. 845-482-3902
FOR BETTER BUSINESS
Steven N. Mogel Attorney At Law 457 Broad-
way, STE 16A Monticello, NY 12701 www.sullivancountylawyers.com 845-791-4303
Licensed Security Guards & Any size property
patrol. Alarm & camera installation with central station. Since 1980” When you are away your
neighbors will play” Reasonable rates. 845-557-8678. [email protected]
Lawrence I Oestrich, Licensed Land Surveyor,
Estimates, Boundaries & Sub-divisions 845-791-4541
Muthig & Sons - Landscaping - Logging -
Decks - Roofs - Firewood (845) 807-1711
Clown for all occasions, info @
www.misssunshinetheclown.com for all your party entertainment. 845-807-6222
Klein's Tax Service. 25+ Years Experience.
(845) 292-9225
Wurtsboro Veterinary Clinic- 163 Sullivan St.
Box 190, Wurtsboro, NY 12790 845-888-4884 Dr. Linda Tintle, Dr. Dean Tinter, Dr. Nancy Odell, Dr. Joe D’Abbraccio
Norbert’s Clock Repair. Antique specialist. Fair
Price. For estimate/pickup 845-887-5831
Old interesting barn finds? Call for free apprais-
al 482-4901
Hartley Consulting, INC. Strategic Development
for Non Profits. www.hartleyconsulting.com
Duke Pottery. www.dukepottery.com Pottery
Studio, Art Gallery, Gift Shop. Open Year Round, Fri, Sat, Sun 11:00-5:00 or by chance. 855 Co. Rd. 93, Roscoe, NY
Clemente S Frances, Attorney at Law 845-887-
6344 or 570-729-8607. PO Box 866 32 Lower Main St. Callicoon, NY 12723
O&L Digital Photo- Weddings, Sweet 16, Birth-
days, Baptisms and special events. Album packages & DVD video. 845-932-5020 or 917-693-9891 www.dbase.com or [email protected]
FURNITURE & HANDMADE ITEMS
Visit Charlie Barbuti Furniture Mall for all your
furniture and mattress needs. 292-4826 - [email protected]
Majek Furniture- Full Line Furniture and Mat-
tress showroom; www.Majekfurniture.com
FOR A BETTER YOU
Jin Shin Jyutsu, Near Grahamsville. Energetic,
Harmonizing 647-6572
Yoga classes near Neversink Dam. Gentle
stretches for seniors and beginners. Schedule Mon, Wed, Sat a.m. Thurs. p.m. I free introduc-tory class. Yoga improves flexibility & health. Reiki sessions by appt. Re-lieve stress & pain. Call Joy 845-292-7870
REAL ESTATE –
AGENCIES, PROPER-
TIES,
& RENTALS
Strumpflers Boarding House-
845-252-6675
Catskill Brokers, Inc. Real
Estate Services. Cynthia L. Johnson, Broker. Wood-
bourne, NY 845-434-7860- email: [email protected]
For all your real estate needs come for a visit
and stay for a lifetime. “Trout Town USA” Ros-coe, NY. Sullivan County, Delaware County – [email protected]
McKean Realtors – Farms and Lake Front
Homes 845-583-6003
Barbanti Realty- 40 years in business- 845-292
-2800
Rieber Realty, Monticello, NY 845-794-0211.
www.RieberRealty.com
WANTED
Looking for a piglet to raise for 4 months for
slaughter. 733-4031 or emaill ler384 @hotmail.com
Wanted: Speedex Tractors Parts & Accessories
845-557-8030
Wanted: Llama for pet. Please call 845-482-
3509
Wanted: Side Delivery Hay Rake in Working
Condition. Call Mike 482-3628
ORGANIZATIONS & EVENTS
Community Garden Club meets the 3rd Tues-
day of each month at 1:00 pm location to be announced. Come join us! Call 845-794-6139 for details.
Garden Lovers – consider joining a garden
club. Meets 3rd Tues. of each month. Call 845-794=6139
Cornell Cooperative Extension
Sullivan County is in desperate
need of a new or used (in good
condition) donation of a lawn
tractor, with plow if possible.
Call 845-292-6180
Earl Kinney
Excavating & Trucking
Ready To Meet Your Needs Free Estimates - 40 Years Experience
DRAINAGE SEPTIC SYSTEMS
FOUNDATIONS DRIVEWAYS
ROADS PONDS
LAND CLEARING GRADING
STONE SAND GRAVEL REDSHALE
No Job Too Big or Too Small
887-5540
OFFICE - 46 ROCK AVE., HORTONVILLE EVENINGS - 887-5647
J. HUGHSON EXCAVATING, INC.
- CONSTRUCTION -
Foundations — Sand — Gravel—Fill—Topsoil
Septic Systems Installed
Trucking & Hauling Bulldozing
845-482-9826
PO Box 557
Jeffersonville, NY 12748