GIANT PUMPKIN PARTY - NEW AND DIFFERENT!

  The 20^th Giant Pumpkin Party will have all the familiar features that always delight children (and adults!) but this year there are a few new activities for their enjoyment.

  This year there will be a Hay Maze set up on the grounds, thanks to Christine Allison of Hasbrouck Road, Woodbourne, who offered to supply the necessary bales of hay.

  There will also be a Train Ride for children (weight limit 150 pounds, or the operator's judgment).  Little train 'cars' with a seat on each will chug around an enclosed perimeter, where parents can watch the fun.

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 O&W DAY AT MOUNTAINDALE

  The Ontario & Western Railway His-torical Society and the Mountaindale Community Development Project will present "O&W Day at Mountaindale" on Sunday, September 18, 2005, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Mountaindale, NY.  This is open to everyone, and admission is free, but donations to the Mountaindale Project are welcome.

A FIRST FOR THE TOWN OF NEVERSINK -- A COUNTY PARADE

  The annual Sullivan County Firemen's Parade, time-honored celebration of and for our brave fire fighters, was held Saturday, September 10, 2005 -- and it was held right here in Grahamsville, under the sponsorship of the Claryville, Grahamsville, and Neversink fire companies.

  The line of march, consisting of over 60 units starting at the junction of Routes 55 and 55A, marched through town, past the judges' reviewing stand, to the Grahamsville Fairgrounds, entering the area over the historic, but narrow, covered bridge.  There, a carnival-like atmosphere prevailed until time for the judges' decisions were announced.    (CONT. ON PAGE 3)

 FROST VALLEY YMCA SHARES ITS FACILI-TIES WITH HUNTING, FISHING AND HIKING ENTHUSIASTS

  Frost Valley YMCA, the camping and conference facility six miles north of Claryville, invites out- door sports enthusiasts to share the natural beauty and bounty of the Catskills by taking advantage of the Sports Program -- hunting, fishing, and hiking on Frost Valley YMCA property.  For a reasonable fee, participants can enjoy big game and turkey hunting, fly fishing, as well as the hiking trails.  

Frost Valley's Natural Resources Director Michael Larison   (INSERT 1)  

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OBITUARY

   Everett Jackson Smith, Of Grahamsville, a plumber for Smalls Plumbing, Monticello, and a lifetime resident of the area, died August 15, 2005 in Grahamsville.  He was 86.

   The son of the late Joe and Mabel Smith, he was born November 20, 1918 in Denning.  He was a charger member of the Claryville Fire Co.

   Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Keator Smith of Claryville; son Dwayne A. Smith and his wife Susan of Claryville; four grandchildren, several great-grandchildren; his half brother, George Smith of Liberty and several nieces and nephews.

   He was predeceased by a son, Donald; companion Marie Ward and his brothers, Pat and Joe Smith.

   Services were private.

   Donations in lieu of flowers can be made to the Claryville Fire Co., Claryville, NY 12725.

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HUNTER SAFETY COURSE

When:  September 22         5:30 p.m. – 10 p.m.

            September 23          6:00 p.m. – 10 p.m.

            September 24          9:00 a.m. – 12 p.m.

 Participants must attend all three sessions.

Where:  Sullivan County Sportsman’s Federation Building at the Grahamsville Fairgrounds

The minimum age is 11 ½ years old.

No pre-registration is required and the course is FREE.                                                             9/8, 9/15

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NOTE OF THANKS  

On Sept. 10 & 11 we hosted a yard sale to benefit Hurricane Katrina survivors.  We would like to thank all the generous patrons of our sale who helped us raise $1200.  This money will be sent immediately to UMCOR. (United Methodist Committee on Relief)

   UMCOR will use 100% of this money to help the most vulnerable people affected by Hurricane Katrina.

   We would also like to thank the following people for donating items and helping with the sale: Charles and Bernice Hamilton, Dave and Phyllis Moore, Walt and Jeanne Fiedler, Tom and Debbie Vernooy, Kathy McCarthy, Pam Zanetti, Donald Erath and Tom Ganz.

   Anyone wishing to make a donation to UMCOR can send a check to: UMCOR, PO Box 9068, New York, NY 10087-9068.  Make your check payable to UMCOR.  Be sure to write “Advance #982523-Hurricane Relief on the memo line of your check.    

Thank you,

Doug and Jona Hamilton                     

HERE AND THERE

  Wow!  What a weekend!  The annual County Firemen's Parade was held here on Saturday, complete with the usual fun preliminaries on Friday evening, and the result was a smashing success!  (See related article for more details.)

  It's only fair to tell you that several local firemen were not in favor of the project when it was first broached over two years ago.  They felt in all sincerity that our three little fire districts - Grahamsville, Neversink and Claryville - lacked the business community and financial resources to meet the expectations of county residents.  Nevertheless, when the vote was taken, it passed - albeit by a slim margin.  At that point, the former opponents accepted the decision, and went to work in support of the task ahead.  If you were among the cheering bystanders throughout town or at the Fair-grounds, you saw the result - an unqualified success!

  Another celebration was held here in town Saturday.  Barbara Purcell's children - Debbie and Mike Simpson, Lisa and Mike Garigliano, and Andrew and Maria Wakefield - hosted a combined recognition of three family milestones in this current year: Andrew's arrival at the "life begins at" age last May; Debbie's (unnumbered) birth date of September 4^th; and Barbara's 75^th birthday - a number that does not phase her a bit.  Half-way through her seventh decade, she is deeply involved in the 'Time and the Valleys' project; during the past year she supervised arrangements for a second edition of our local history "Time and the Valley," as well as writing the new chapter on Neversink to be included in the revision; she recently chaired the second annual Old Time Country Fair; and still finds time to volunteer at the Townsman and organize the Friday afternoon "Fun and Games for Seniors" at the Town Hall, which she tells us will soon begin again.  

(CONT. IN COL. 2)

HERE AND THERE (From Col. 1)

  As she said to her family and friends gathered there, "This was fun.  Let's do it again for the 85^th!"

  Elsewhere in this issue, you will find information on how to help victims of Hurricane Katrina.  This information was taken from "FirstMethodist.org" -- a website of the First Methodist Church of Baton Rouge, LA.  Wanda Terwilliger has a cousin who lives in Baton Rouge and is a member of that church; and we thank both of them for making it available to us.

  That's it for this week .... Enjoy this glorious weather - frost may be just a week away! .... (pah)

COUNTY PARADE (From Pg. 1)

  We had hoped to have complete in-formation about the trophy winners and the raffle winners, but that will have to wait until our next issue.  For now, we say, "Congratulations, Tri-Valley Fire Fighters!"  And a hearty "Bravo!  Well Done!" to all those who organized and carried out this monumental task.

GIANT PUMPKIN PARTY (From Pg. 1)

  The Baking Contest has had a children's category for a few years now, but this year youngsters may compete in growing a prize-winning pumpkin as well.  This contest was announced last spring, when children were invited to the Daniel Pierce Library for a lesson on pumpkin-grow- ing, and a free packet of seeds.  There are three cash prizes of $50, $25, and $15 for the top three winners.

The following items, although not necessarily new, are worth noting.

  A recent innovation came about in the Bake Sale tent.  When a child wanted to buy a piece of cake, he was asked if he would like to decorate it himself.  If so, the child was given a piece of plain white cake and offered a variety of frostings and decorations.  (CONT. ON PG. 5)

GOLDENROD

                      By Peggy DeWire

    As Jean and I were enjoying a cup of tea at my kitchen table, she waved her spoon at the vase of bright yellow Goldenrod saying, “That flower causes hay fever.”

   “Does not,” I said.  “Goldenrod gets blamed for hay fever because it blooms as the same time as ragweed, the real villain – Goldenrod is insect pollinated; ragweed is wind pollinated.”

   “Maybe so,” Jean replied, holding her cup for a refill.  Mmm this tea is good and different.  Licorice flavored and pretty yellow color.”

   “Jean, we’re drinking Sweet Goldenrod tea that I made from the leaves of the bouquet!”

   There are 125 species of Goldenrods (family Solidago) all native to the U.S. and most are found in the East.  While everyone recognizes the flower, you can identify them by two ways:

1. Flower shape –plume, fountain, candle and flat topped.
2. Leaf shape with veins parallel to the midrib or feather pattern as in most leaves.  Look at the basal leaves to tell what kind you’ve found.  Most wild flower books picture the flower and its leaf together.

Goldenrods prefer open fields but have adapted to marshes, mountains deserts and sandy beaches.

   In the East these perennials carpet acres like a yellow rug.  Some fall Goldenrods grow in solid circular patches.

   The tiny flower clusters bloom from July to September, ranging from rich yellow of Showy and Seaside to white of Silverrod.

   Goldenrod is the state flower of Alabama, Kentucky and Nebraska.

   As she got up to leave Jean said, “I think I’ll dry some leaves and make my own Sweet Goldenrod tea,” and she sniffed the yellow flowers on her way out.

CALLING YOUNG VOLUNTEERS!

 Youth Services America is giving away 100 $1,000 grants (funded by State Farm) to support projects for National Youth Service Day, April 21-23, 2006.  Volunteers ages 5-25, teachers and schools can apply.  Visit www.ysa.org/awards for details.  The deadline to apply is October 17^th.

GIANT PUMPKIN PARTY (From Pg. 3)

  It proved so popular that it will be available again this year.

  Parents of children who enjoy face-painting need have no fears about contamination, as the air brushing technique is used.

  You may see some "Recommended Age Limit" signs at various stations this year: for example, the Haunted House is recommended for children 7 years old or older; the Train Rides are suggested for 6 year olds or younger.

  Adults interested in the Giant Pumpkin Pull (tug-of-war competition) should be aware that teams are not limited to fire department membership.  People from any organization or place of employment may enter a team.  Just look at page 27 of the Giant Pumpkin Party booklet for details.

  In general, the Giant Pumpkin Party and Children's Parade remains what it has always been -- a day of fun and safe activity for children and adults alike, with no admission fee or parking fee.  The games, the contests, the entertainment, the Book Sale, the Crafts and of course the Raffle with its 40 beautiful prizes -- all are available for the delight of the entire family.  Won't you join us at the Grahams-ville Fairgrounds October 1^st -- rain or shine!  You'll be glad you did!

FOUR SEASONS OF BULBS

  Deer proof daffodils and alliums, a smattering of crocus and tulips, moisture-loving camassia and fra-grant oriental lilies - all of these garden treasures will be dis-cussed when we explore the four seasons of bulbs.  Join the Master Gardeners of Sullivan County for a morning of garden exploration.  

Discover how bulbs can enliven your landscape and chase away the winter blues.

  Date: Saturday, October 1, 2005

  Time: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

  Place: Cornell Cooperative Extension  Building  (contd in col. 2)

(Contd from col 1) 

Cost: $5.00 per member/$10.00

        with bulb sampler bag OR

        $7.00 per non-member/$12.00

        with bulb sampler bag.

  RSVP by: September 29, 2005.

  For details call 845-292-6180.  Pre-registration and pre-payment are required.  There will be a bulb sale to follow the program and it is open to the public.

O & W DAY (From Pg. 1)

  You can hike to the site of the Little Falls Trestle and Red Hill Grade, walk to various points of interest in Mountaindale, and hike on the former right-of-way between Mountaindale and Woodridge.  There will be Sale Tables of the O&WRHS and other rail-related groups, and there will be G-scale O&W Models by Charlie Breiner. Lunch will be available for purchase.

  Event updates and directions plus information about the O&WRHS and the Mountaindale Project can be found at www.nyow.org.  If you have any questions, please e-mail Ron Vassallo at owrhs@nyow.org or Ken Schmitt at KenS@telecommall.com.

SENIOR LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE

  SLAC, the Senior Legislative Com-mittee of Sullivan County, meets the last Friday of each month ex-cept in November and December when the date is rescheduled due to the holidays.  We meet in the Legisla-tive Hearing Room of the Government Center, but until further notice, we will be at the Neighborhood Facility in Monticello because of the fire.  The next meeting will be September 30^th at 9:30 a.m. with Senator John Bonacic who will speak on State Legislative issues.

 HARVEST FESTIVAL (From Insert 3)

and chocolate to golf and skiing.  Apple pie contest.  Music: Will Hoppey.  Author: Edith Layton.

  Oct. 9 - A Chili Day in October.

EVERYTHING HALLOWEEN

www.everythinghalloween.com

   Everything Halloween is ready for the 2005 trick-or-treating season, so surf your way over and check out the new articles.  The site chooses the best costumes every year (in several categories) and predicts which costumes will be popular this year (expect more than a few students of Harry Potter’s school, Hogwarts).  Everything Halloween also boasts scary stories, information about Halloween traditions, and plenty of Halloween-themed articles.  If you’re shopping for costumes or other Halloween gear, check out the site’s Marketplace: Everything Halloween doesn’t sell goodies but it has a comprehensive list of ghoulish retailers.

THE TOWNSMAN CALENDAR OF LOCAL EVENTS

9/15/05            Dept of Motor Vehicles at Grahamsville Town Hall -  10 am - 2:30 pm

9/15/05            TVCS Board of Education-Regular Board Meeting -7:30 pm

9/16/05            Grahamsville Methodist Church - take out Ham Dinner - 3:00 pm - 6:30 pm

9/17-18/05            Antique Power Ewuipment Show & Swap Meet - 9:00 am-5:00 pm            Grahamsville Fairgrounds - Cal: Al Hall (845) 985-2692 or Carl Denman (845) 292-6857

9/18/05            Claryville Fire Dept Pancake Breakfasst - 7:00 am - 12 Noon

9/19/05            Grahamsville Fired Dist. Commissioner Meeting

9/20/05            Thrift Sale & Luncheon - 9:00 am-2:00 pm Lunch served 11 am-1pm

9/20/05            Town of Neversink - Zoning Board of Appeals meeting

9/21/05            AARP Tri-Valley #1604 - 1:30 pm - Town Hall Grahamsville

9/24/05            Sundown Methodist Church - Harvest Fair - 9 am- 3 pm - Sundown Church Hall

9/24/05            Neversink Republican Dinner-"An Evening of Comedy"-Neversink Fire Hall-

                        Reception 6 P.M. • Dinner 7 P.M.

9/29/05            Dept of Motor Vehicles at Grahamsville Town Hall -  10 am - 2:30 pm

10/1/2005       Daniel Pierce Library Giant Pumpkin Party and Children’s Parade

                        10am-5pm - Grahamsville Fairgrounds (Parade begins at 9:00 am)

10/1/05            Sundown Methodist Church -Covered Dish Supper - 5:30 pm Sundown Church Hall

10/5/05            AARP Tri-Valley #1604 - 1:30 pm - Town Hall Grahamsville

10/4/05            Denning Town Board Mtg 7:00 pm - Sundown Church Hall

10/5/05            Town of Neversink - Planning Board Meeting

10/8/05            Grahamsville Reformed Church Italian Smorgasbord 4 to 7 pm Call 985-7480

10/10/05           Town of Neversink HOLIDAY- Columbus Day

10/11/05           Daniel Pierce Lib. Universal Pre-Kindergarten Story Hour Program  begins-TVCS

10/11/05            Denning - Town Board - bill auditing meeting - 7:00 pm Denning Town Hall

10/12/05            Town of Neversink Board Meeting - 7:30 pm -Neversink Town Hall

10/13/05            Daniel Pierce Lib. Story Hour Program begins-United Methodist Church Hall - 9:30 am

10/13/05            Dept of Motor Vehicles at Grahamsville Town Hall -  10 am - 2:30 pm

10/14/05            Daniel Pierce Lib. Toddler Time Program  -United Methodist Church Hall-9:30 am

10/14/05            Daniel Pierce Lib. Mother Goose Time Program -United Methodist Church Hall 11 am

10/17/05           Grahamsville Fired Dist. Commissioner Meeting

10/18/05            Town of Neversink - Zoning Board of Appeals meeting

10/19/05            AARP Tri-Valley #1604 - 12 Noon - Town Hall Grahamsville (Covered Dish Luncheon)

10/27/05            Dept of Motor Vehicles at Grahamsville Town Hall -  10 am - 2:30 pm

11/1/05            Denning Town Board Mtg 7:00 pm--Denning Town Hall

11/2/05            AARP Tri-Valley #1604 - 1:30 pm - Town Hall Grahamsville

11/2/05            Town of Neversink - Planning Board Meeting

11/5/05            Sundown Methodist Church - Covered Dish Supper - 5:30 pm -Sundown Church Hall

11/5/05            Grahamsville Reformed Church Turkey Dinner with Apple and Pumpkin Pie sale

                        Time: 4 to 7 pm Call 985-7480

11/8/05            Town of Neversink HOLIDAY - Veteran’s Day

11/9/05            Denning-Town Board-bill auditing meeting - 7:00 pm Denning Town Hall         (NOTE: Wednesday)

11/9/05            Town of Neversink Board Meeting - 7:30 pm -Neversink Town Hall

11/10/05            Dept of Motor Vehicles at Grahamsville Town Hall -  10 am - 2:30 pm

11/15/05            Town of Neversink - Zoning Board of Appeals meeting

11/16/05            AARP Tri-Valley #1604 - 1:30 pm - Town Hall Grahamsville

11/21/05            Grahamsville Fired Dist. Commissioner Meeting

11/24 & 25            Town of Neversink HOLIDAY -Thanksgiving

12/3/05            AARP Tri-Valley #1604 - 12:00 Noon- Place to be announced                (Christmas Luncheon)

12/3/05            Grahamsville Reformed Church Baked Chicken Dinner with Christmas Cookie Sale

                        Time: 4 to 7 pm Call 985-7480

12/3/05            Sundown Methodist Church - Covered Dish Supper - 5:30 pm -                  Sundown Church Hall

12/6/05            Denning Town Board Mtg 7:00 pm - Sundown Church Hall

12/7/05            Town of Neversink - Planning Board Meeting

12/13/05            Denning - Town Board - bill auditing meeting - 7:00 pm Denning Town Hall

12/14/05            Town of Neversink Board Meeting - 7:30 pm -Neversink Town Hall

12/15/05            Dept of Motor Vehicles at Grahamsville Town Hall -  10 am - 2:30 pm

12/19/05            Grahamsville Fired Dist. Commissioner Meeting

12/20/05            Town of Neversink - Zoning Board of Appeals meeting

12/26/05            Town of Neversink HOLIDAY - Christmas

12/27/05            Denning - Town Board - end of year close meeting - 7:00 pm Denning Town Hall

12/29/05            Dept of Motor Vehicles at Grahamsville Town Hall -  10 am - 2:30 pm

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FROST VALLEY YMCA (From Pg. 1)

an avid deer hunter, said, "Hunting, whether for a solitary day or an annual family getaway, serves as an important tool in managing wild-life population.  It keeps species numbers in balance with the carrying capacity of the land, ensuring that the forest habitat is regenerating and sustainable."

  The Sporting Program includes hunting or fishing or hiking, or any combination of the three.  Michael developed the Program to help meet the needs that many target sports enthusiasts have for access to a pristine, natural forest environment filled with wild-life with lodging.  Bringing more hunters to Frost Valley is also in line with policies for multiple use forest management.

will be conducted by a DEC instructor (a total of 18 hours class time) with a maximum of 60 participants.  The day rate for Saturday includes programs with lunch and dinner for $30 per per-son. The all-inclusive weekend rate for five meals, two-nights lodging, and sports program is $100 per person.

FROST VALLEY YMCA (From Col. 1)

of the natural environment.  This is perfect for local sportsmen who regard the area as their own back-yard.  (Participants agree to a criminal background check because Frost Valley serves youth through-out the year.)

  In the Orange County Times Herald Record outdoor column on August 23, David Dirks wrote: "Michael Larison, director of natural resources for the Frost Valley YMCA knows ... what an opportunity sportsmen and women have in this 6,000 acre paradise.  For those hunters looking for a place to call home during the hunting season, there are few areas as good as this." 

Apples, largely missing for the last two years, are loading down many a fruit tree branch.  We have also been working to establish more fertile wildlife diversity plots with rye and clover ...  producing a good amount of protein for deer and other wildlife."

FROST VALLEY YMCA (From Insert 1)

  Frost Valley YMCA is committed to sustainable management of a working forest landscape.  For more than 100 years, Frost Valley YMCA's focus on spirit, mind, and body has promoted positive character traits, outdoor activity, and the value of nature.  For information, call 985-2291, or visit www.frostvalley.org.

SULLIVAN COUNTY PRESCRIPTION DIS-COUNT CARD

  The Sullivan County Prescription Discount Card for all county residents is available at the Neversink Town Hall.  The card is free of charge and can be used any time your prescription is not covered by insurance.  All Sullivan County pharmacies are participating in the plan.

Simply present your card, pro-vided to you in a joint effort of your local county government and the National Association of Counties, at a retail participating pharmacy and save an average of 20% on your prescription drugs.  No enrollment form, no membership fee, one card.  Immediate use.

  You and your family may use your prescription discount card any time your pr4escription is not covered by insurance.  There are no restrictions and no limits on how many times you may use your card.

  As part of this program you will also be eligible for higher discounts on select medications, and high-tech and injectable drugs.  For details of these programs and our mail service program, which offers an average savings of 50% on a 3-month supply of select medications, call toll free 1-877-321-2652, or visit https://naco.advancerx.com

Savings may vary by drug.  The program administrator may obtain manufacturer rebates and other fees based on your prescription drug purchases.  These rebates and fees may be retained by the program administrator or shared with you and/or your pharmacy.

PRESCRIPTION DISCOUNT CARD (From Col. 1)

  By using this card, you agree to participate in our program in which a pharmacist may discuss safe, efld provide you with additional savings.

  Prescription claims through this program will not be eligible for reimbursement through a state Medicaid program.

YALDEYNU*OUR KIDS

  New! Fun! Educational!  Yaldeynu* Our Kids is forming now!

  Introduce your 2-7 year olds to the spirit and energy of Judaism!  Parents, come with your children to an exciting new program to open their minds and yours!

  First meeting: September 24, 2005 from 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. at Congregation Agudas Achim, Rock Avenue, Livingston Manor, NY (a Reform Congregation) in the social hall.

Our first exploration will be of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, complete with a snack of crunchy apples and sweet local honey!

  The group will meet once a month and the goal is to introduce the youngsters and their families to the cycle of their Jewish lives within the framework of their secular lives.  Shabbat and the Jewish holidays and other elements of Jewish life will be introduced and enjoyed through songs, stories, snacks and crafts relating to each theme.

  You need not be a member of Congregation Agudas Achim to join Yaldeynu*Our Kids, but your member-ship would be welcomed.  All sib-lings of any age as well as all caregivers (grandparents, other relatives, babysitters) are also invited to attend and participate.

YALDEYNU*OUR KIDS (From Insert 2)

and Simchat Torah - Celebration of the Conclusion of and the new be-ginning of the reading of the Torah (October 26, 2005)*

  For more information, call Wendy at 845-482-9345, or send e-mail to: rschwalb@pronetisp.net.