Local Buying Makes Cents
Emily Dean of Catskill Mountainkeeper visited the Manor Ink staff to discuss local buying.
Gem Helper / Manor Ink
Lately, local buying has been advertised all over Sullivan County. You may have noticed the signs and tee-shirts, but have you ever wondered why? What’s so important about buying locally? It may seem more expensive, but in the long run, it’s better for the economy and your health.
On Monday, February 11, Maria Grimaldi, who works at Main Street Farm, and Emily Deans, who works at Catskill Mountainkeeper visited the Manor Ink staff and made a presentation about local buying. They told us about a meeting that happened at Morgan Outdoors in October. The overall point of the meeting was coming up with a way to help the local agricultural economy. They discussed a book they had read, The Town That Food Saved by Ben Hewitt. In the book, a town, similar to Livingston Manor, had an economy that wasn’t doing well. They turned to food businesses and after a while, their economy started to improve. Wouldn’t it be great if Manor could do the same? As a result of the presentation, we have decided to promote local buying with a series of stories that describe the local farmers and other food industry places in Sullivan County.
Local buying isn’t only good for the economy, though, it’s great for your health. Local food hasn’t traveled great distances from all over world. Since this is true, the food is fresher and more nutritious, and the chances of diseases and foreign bugs are less likely. Also, you have a better idea of the conditions in which your food has been grown and produced. With all of the benefits of buying locally, how could you choose otherwise?
Lately, local buying has been advertised all over Sullivan County. You may have noticed the signs and tee-shirts, but have you ever wondered why? What’s so important about buying locally? It may seem more expensive, but in the long run, it’s better for the economy and your health.
On Monday, February 11, Maria Grimaldi, who works at Main Street Farm, and Emily Deans, who works at Catskill Mountainkeeper visited the Manor Ink staff and made a presentation about local buying. They told us about a meeting that happened at Morgan Outdoors in October. The overall point of the meeting was coming up with a way to help the local agricultural economy. They discussed a book they had read, The Town That Food Saved by Ben Hewitt. In the book, a town, similar to Livingston Manor, had an economy that wasn’t doing well. They turned to food businesses and after a while, their economy started to improve. Wouldn’t it be great if Manor could do the same? As a result of the presentation, we have decided to promote local buying with a series of stories that describe the local farmers and other food industry places in Sullivan County.
Local buying isn’t only good for the economy, though, it’s great for your health. Local food hasn’t traveled great distances from all over world. Since this is true, the food is fresher and more nutritious, and the chances of diseases and foreign bugs are less likely. Also, you have a better idea of the conditions in which your food has been grown and produced. With all of the benefits of buying locally, how could you choose otherwise?
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Artwalk back in the catskills
Nathaniel DePaul / Manor Ink
The Artwalk is coming back to Livingston Manor for its second year. Again directed by Kate Hyden, it will
hopefully be as successful as last year. Mrs. Hyden is looking for help with many things, and anyone interested can contact her.
The basic idea of the Artwalk is to display artists all around town. Maps will be handed out to show where these artist’s exhibits are. Also, the “Chalkwalk” will take place, which is a section of the sidewalk that is reserved for one obvious thing, chalk. It will be very fun, and we hope people will take part in it.
Some of the things that she would like help with includes donating items such as tents and easels. Also, putting up tents, and taking photographs, would be a huge help. Finally, publicity needs to be worked on, by hanging posters, handing out maps on the day of the Artwalk, and other things of that nature. Also, the Chalkwalk needs helpers to watch the kids, so basically any help would be appreciated.
Mrs. Hyden is also looking for artists who want to participate in the Artwork. She will collect a $15 dollar fee for any artist who wants to appear on the map. She must receive all fees by June 15th to be included in the map. The official date is July 6th, but the rain date is July 7th.
The Artwalk is coming back to Livingston Manor for its second year. Again directed by Kate Hyden, it will
hopefully be as successful as last year. Mrs. Hyden is looking for help with many things, and anyone interested can contact her.
The basic idea of the Artwalk is to display artists all around town. Maps will be handed out to show where these artist’s exhibits are. Also, the “Chalkwalk” will take place, which is a section of the sidewalk that is reserved for one obvious thing, chalk. It will be very fun, and we hope people will take part in it.
Some of the things that she would like help with includes donating items such as tents and easels. Also, putting up tents, and taking photographs, would be a huge help. Finally, publicity needs to be worked on, by hanging posters, handing out maps on the day of the Artwalk, and other things of that nature. Also, the Chalkwalk needs helpers to watch the kids, so basically any help would be appreciated.
Mrs. Hyden is also looking for artists who want to participate in the Artwork. She will collect a $15 dollar fee for any artist who wants to appear on the map. She must receive all fees by June 15th to be included in the map. The official date is July 6th, but the rain date is July 7th.
School Repairs project vote takes place on april 23
Kelly Bertholf / Manor Ink
The Proposed Capital Project at LivingstonManor Central School is a project all about repairing things on the inside and outside of the school. It is also used to add new things to the school that the school might really need. There will be a Proposed Capital Project vote on Tuesday April 23, 2013. This vote will be held at Livingston Manor Central School inside the elementary library from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. The Proposed Capital Project budget has been reduced from $4,642,000 to $4,376,000.
The Proposed Capital Project money comes from Building Aid (the state) and Local Share (local people who own property). There will be a Proposed Capital Project newsletter sent out to the residents of Livingston Manor sometime in March. The following items are included in the Capital Project: flagpole repair, stonewall reconstruction and breezeway window replacement. The following have been removed: the emergency generator and the air conditioner for the old and new gyms.
The Proposed Capital Project at LivingstonManor Central School is a project all about repairing things on the inside and outside of the school. It is also used to add new things to the school that the school might really need. There will be a Proposed Capital Project vote on Tuesday April 23, 2013. This vote will be held at Livingston Manor Central School inside the elementary library from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. The Proposed Capital Project budget has been reduced from $4,642,000 to $4,376,000.
The Proposed Capital Project money comes from Building Aid (the state) and Local Share (local people who own property). There will be a Proposed Capital Project newsletter sent out to the residents of Livingston Manor sometime in March. The following items are included in the Capital Project: flagpole repair, stonewall reconstruction and breezeway window replacement. The following have been removed: the emergency generator and the air conditioner for the old and new gyms.
In a new vision for manor, people pick Hiking trAIL, COMMUNITY CENTER, NEW SIDEWALKS
New sidewalks for upper Main Street would be important for a new Manor.
Nathaniel DePaul / Manor Ink
The Visioning Workshops held by the Livingston Manor Renaissance in conjunction with the Manor Chamber of Commerce produced a long list of ideas. Many of the ideas have been considered but the group is now focusing on three more long term undertakings. These are 1) the development of some kind of hiking trail, possibly along the Willowemoc Creek or on the old O&W railroad bed; 2) a community center housed in the central school for after school activities; 3) the repair and/or replacement of sidewalks and the
addition of street lights on Upper Main. This last project was originally planned to be done 10 years ago when Lower Main was completed but the funds ran out. These 3 projects were picked, based on the amount of votes they received and how feasible they would be. In order to encompass the planning stages of these ideas and many of the smaller projects that Renaissance needs to undertake this year, it was suggested by Helen Budrock, Community Planner from Sullivan Renaissance that this year the Manor apply for a C grant, which can include multiple undertakings.
The Chamber of Commerce has already committed to repainting and refurbishing the Welcome Caboose off Route 17. Also, the Chamber has committed to replacing the worn and outdated Business Directory signs with something new and updated incorporating the Covered Bridge theme that most workshop attendees endorsed. These projects will hopefully be underway sooner than later, since the
Chamber has already raised some money and now has a commitment from the Town for
some help with the Caboose restoration.
At a planning meeting held on February 18th, the Renaissance steering committee met and developed a list of smaller projects that can and will be undertaken and completed this spring and summer, including fixing of the lampposts in front of the Hoos building site, replacing the historic plaque there with a new and updated one in the clock garden, refurbishing the garbage cans on Main, and many more. The enhancement of the library was another project mentioned, and this will be taken up by the Library trustees at their monthly meetings.
Sometime in March, there will be a meeting open to all those who attended the workshops where everyone will learn of the joint steering committee’s decisions, and what action has already been started. So far, no date has been set.
The Visioning Workshops held by the Livingston Manor Renaissance in conjunction with the Manor Chamber of Commerce produced a long list of ideas. Many of the ideas have been considered but the group is now focusing on three more long term undertakings. These are 1) the development of some kind of hiking trail, possibly along the Willowemoc Creek or on the old O&W railroad bed; 2) a community center housed in the central school for after school activities; 3) the repair and/or replacement of sidewalks and the
addition of street lights on Upper Main. This last project was originally planned to be done 10 years ago when Lower Main was completed but the funds ran out. These 3 projects were picked, based on the amount of votes they received and how feasible they would be. In order to encompass the planning stages of these ideas and many of the smaller projects that Renaissance needs to undertake this year, it was suggested by Helen Budrock, Community Planner from Sullivan Renaissance that this year the Manor apply for a C grant, which can include multiple undertakings.
The Chamber of Commerce has already committed to repainting and refurbishing the Welcome Caboose off Route 17. Also, the Chamber has committed to replacing the worn and outdated Business Directory signs with something new and updated incorporating the Covered Bridge theme that most workshop attendees endorsed. These projects will hopefully be underway sooner than later, since the
Chamber has already raised some money and now has a commitment from the Town for
some help with the Caboose restoration.
At a planning meeting held on February 18th, the Renaissance steering committee met and developed a list of smaller projects that can and will be undertaken and completed this spring and summer, including fixing of the lampposts in front of the Hoos building site, replacing the historic plaque there with a new and updated one in the clock garden, refurbishing the garbage cans on Main, and many more. The enhancement of the library was another project mentioned, and this will be taken up by the Library trustees at their monthly meetings.
Sometime in March, there will be a meeting open to all those who attended the workshops where everyone will learn of the joint steering committee’s decisions, and what action has already been started. So far, no date has been set.
Sparkman first teen named to library board
Gem Helper / Manor Ink
It seems as if the youth of the town are taking more interest in how the town is being run, and what they can do to help. In fact, about three weeks ago, Brandon Sparkman of Manor Ink was invited to be the youngest member on the library’s Board of Trustees.
He will attend his first meeting on the 25th of February and can’t wait. As a member, he gets to help hire the library
director, decide what to do with the tax money, and make decisions on how to run the library. When asked how he
felt about it he replied, “I’m really excited and happy that I’ve been given the opportunity to help
improve the library.” Manor Ink congratulates Brandon and hopes everything works out.
It seems as if the youth of the town are taking more interest in how the town is being run, and what they can do to help. In fact, about three weeks ago, Brandon Sparkman of Manor Ink was invited to be the youngest member on the library’s Board of Trustees.
He will attend his first meeting on the 25th of February and can’t wait. As a member, he gets to help hire the library
director, decide what to do with the tax money, and make decisions on how to run the library. When asked how he
felt about it he replied, “I’m really excited and happy that I’ve been given the opportunity to help
improve the library.” Manor Ink congratulates Brandon and hopes everything works out.
I’m really excited and happy that I’ve been given the
opportunity to help improve the library.
Manor ink wins Big at innovation awards
Tyler, Gem and Nate present a slide show about Manor Ink at the innovation awards.
Nathaniel DePaul / Manor Ink
On Wednesday, March 6th, Manor Ink won the $5,000 grand prize at the First Annual Innovation Awards for 2013. Manor Ink staffers reported, “We are very happy. Being selected as one of the three finalists is very exciting, but winning is a whole different story.
We are very proud, and give our thanks to our dedicated supporters and readers.”
Manor Ink reporters and editors presented the story of Manor Ink to three judges and about 150 other people who had gathered at Bethel Woods Center for the Arts for the annual Nonprofit Leadership Summit. The Innovation Awards was something new.
It was introduced for the first time this year.
The other two finalists were the Rural & Migrant Ministry-Youth Economic Group, and The Crystal Run Village “New Lives... New Directions” Project, which were very tough competition. Each group had eight minutes to tell their story and try to impress the judges. Then, after each presentation, the three out-of-town judges, Maureen Crush, Esq., John R. Galanti, and Dr. William J. Murabito, had three minutes to ask each group any questions they wanted. After every presentation and question period was completed, the judges took two hours to talk amongst themselves about who won, while everyone else took a break.
Also, the two runners-up received $500 each, so nobody walked away empty-handed.
Every group received a certificate from Assemblywoman Aileen Gunther, and were all congratulated on their presentations. The contestants were all very nervous, and the Manor Ink representatives were overjoyed when the name of our paper was called along with our sponsoring nonprofit, the Community Reporting Alliance. More than the cash prize, this award is given to the organization which most changes their community for the better, so this meant a lot to Manor Ink. Out of the 13 groups that applied, Manor Ink won, despite how small and young the news outlet and the staff is. Manor Ink staff reported that they are truly excited, and will use the money to make the community and the newspaper even better. The staff said: “Thank you to everyone who has supported us and who helped us get this far.”
On Wednesday, March 6th, Manor Ink won the $5,000 grand prize at the First Annual Innovation Awards for 2013. Manor Ink staffers reported, “We are very happy. Being selected as one of the three finalists is very exciting, but winning is a whole different story.
We are very proud, and give our thanks to our dedicated supporters and readers.”
Manor Ink reporters and editors presented the story of Manor Ink to three judges and about 150 other people who had gathered at Bethel Woods Center for the Arts for the annual Nonprofit Leadership Summit. The Innovation Awards was something new.
It was introduced for the first time this year.
The other two finalists were the Rural & Migrant Ministry-Youth Economic Group, and The Crystal Run Village “New Lives... New Directions” Project, which were very tough competition. Each group had eight minutes to tell their story and try to impress the judges. Then, after each presentation, the three out-of-town judges, Maureen Crush, Esq., John R. Galanti, and Dr. William J. Murabito, had three minutes to ask each group any questions they wanted. After every presentation and question period was completed, the judges took two hours to talk amongst themselves about who won, while everyone else took a break.
Also, the two runners-up received $500 each, so nobody walked away empty-handed.
Every group received a certificate from Assemblywoman Aileen Gunther, and were all congratulated on their presentations. The contestants were all very nervous, and the Manor Ink representatives were overjoyed when the name of our paper was called along with our sponsoring nonprofit, the Community Reporting Alliance. More than the cash prize, this award is given to the organization which most changes their community for the better, so this meant a lot to Manor Ink. Out of the 13 groups that applied, Manor Ink won, despite how small and young the news outlet and the staff is. Manor Ink staff reported that they are truly excited, and will use the money to make the community and the newspaper even better. The staff said: “Thank you to everyone who has supported us and who helped us get this far.”
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Manor Ink: Real Community Reporters
This is part of what members of the Manor Ink staff presented to the judges at Bethel Woods on March 6. It is a message from a reader and Sullivan County resident, Debra Conway:
It warms my heart to see that someone is teaching young people that constant media coverage of sexting politicians, juicing athletes, murdering mothers, celebrity break-ups and baby bumps and stranded cruise ship passengers is NOT the news and these people are NOT heroes.
By reporting on first responders to flooded or burning landmarks, neighbors bringing hot coffee and hugs to broken-hearted business owners, or observing how many volunteers it takes to create a community garden, beautification project or annual ice carnival these young reporters are learning first hand who the real heroes are: the people and places and events that shape the character and backbone of their community.
Maybe these youngsters won’t go on to change the current state of journalism (if only,) but hopefully they are inspiring others - maybe even themselves - to go on to better appreciate their home town, and to take up their own places in shaping their
community. By validating everyone at Manor Ink, and the spotlight they cast on their local heroes, hopefully their good work can continue, even expand into other communities.
This is part of what members of the Manor Ink staff presented to the judges at Bethel Woods on March 6. It is a message from a reader and Sullivan County resident, Debra Conway:
It warms my heart to see that someone is teaching young people that constant media coverage of sexting politicians, juicing athletes, murdering mothers, celebrity break-ups and baby bumps and stranded cruise ship passengers is NOT the news and these people are NOT heroes.
By reporting on first responders to flooded or burning landmarks, neighbors bringing hot coffee and hugs to broken-hearted business owners, or observing how many volunteers it takes to create a community garden, beautification project or annual ice carnival these young reporters are learning first hand who the real heroes are: the people and places and events that shape the character and backbone of their community.
Maybe these youngsters won’t go on to change the current state of journalism (if only,) but hopefully they are inspiring others - maybe even themselves - to go on to better appreciate their home town, and to take up their own places in shaping their
community. By validating everyone at Manor Ink, and the spotlight they cast on their local heroes, hopefully their good work can continue, even expand into other communities.
Library has 75 years on the books
This article reprinted courtesy of the Livingston Manor Roscoe Visitors Guide. It was written by Peggy Johansen.
Thanks to the work of generations of dedicated volunteers who have believed in making books
freely available to all, the Livingston Manor Free Library celebrates its 75th anniversary this year.
Over the course of the years, the library has evolved steadily, growing and expanding in the number of
resources and services provided to the community since the passage of its original charter decades ago.
Begun Officially in 1938
In March of 1938, Livingston Manor had a population of about 1200, many summer hotels and several factories. The Livingston Manor Free Reading Room had accumulated 1300 books in a “large barn-like room” of the Grange Building on the corner of Main and DuBois Streets and functioned like a library.
Although the country was in a depression, a large, beautiful new school was being constructed at the other end of Main Street with funding from the Works Progress Administration. With the opening of the Livingston Manor Central School in the winter of 1939, the library moved into an elegant fireplace-adorned room on the first floor. That room, still elegant, is currently used as a conference room.
Shortly before moving to the school, the library received its Provisional Charter from the Board of Regents (75 years ago) in recognition of achieving certain standards of service to Livingston Manor “and vicinity.” Residing in the school, the library shared resources with the school library and welcomed both students and members of the public throughout the day.
Although the space was “unusually attractive,” the library trustees sought a location more accessible to the community, so the library’s next move was back up Main Street to the second floor of the Livingston Manor National Bank, now the Town of Rockland offices. The bank waived the rent and scouts volunteered to take books to anyone who couldn’t climb the stairs. That was 1951 and Livingston Manor was home to Sherwood Mills Ten Pin Manufacturer, a chicken processing company and many boarding houses for summer residents.
Meanwhile, the Livingston Manor Hose Company was growing out of their small firehouse across the street and in 1956 the fire company sold the building to the library trustees for one dollar and moved to a new building next to the town hall. Volunteers cleaned out the old firehouse and moved approximately 2000 books across the street to recreate the library in the old firehouse.
The two-story portion of the library building, this structure dates to 1888 and originally served as a mercantile business. The fire company purchased the building in 1898. In old photos the fire bell tower can be seen on the Creamery Road side of the building. Many people still remember using this primarily one-room library and attending story time on the second floor. The librarian’s desk was situated on the left when you first walked into the room.
One year after moving into the old firehouse, the library received its permanent charter to serve the public of the Livingston Manor Central School District as an association library. At the time of application for the absolute charter, the library had 2,706 “bound books in good condition” estimated to be worth $5,000. (That’s an average value of $1.85 a book!)
In 1969 the library trustees acquired the corner property on Creamery Road with the goal of enlarging the library. The Reynolds building located on that lot had been vacant for many years and was demolished at the expense of the library. In 1978, after nine years of additional fundraising, construction began on what is now the larger, one-story part of the library.
In 2013, renovations on the second floor of the original building will be completed, bringing that space back into use for children’s programs. In addition, it will be used for Manor Ink meetings, library office work and local history research.
To celebrate the achievement of 75 years of service to Livingston Manor, the library will be hosting free monthly community events in addition to our regular programs. The list of programs is varied to meet diverse interests and is tentative at the time of this writing. Events will be announced in Manor Ink, manorink.com, Facebook and the library’s website, www.rcls.org/liv.
Thanks to the work of generations of dedicated volunteers who have believed in making books
freely available to all, the Livingston Manor Free Library celebrates its 75th anniversary this year.
Over the course of the years, the library has evolved steadily, growing and expanding in the number of
resources and services provided to the community since the passage of its original charter decades ago.
Begun Officially in 1938
In March of 1938, Livingston Manor had a population of about 1200, many summer hotels and several factories. The Livingston Manor Free Reading Room had accumulated 1300 books in a “large barn-like room” of the Grange Building on the corner of Main and DuBois Streets and functioned like a library.
Although the country was in a depression, a large, beautiful new school was being constructed at the other end of Main Street with funding from the Works Progress Administration. With the opening of the Livingston Manor Central School in the winter of 1939, the library moved into an elegant fireplace-adorned room on the first floor. That room, still elegant, is currently used as a conference room.
Shortly before moving to the school, the library received its Provisional Charter from the Board of Regents (75 years ago) in recognition of achieving certain standards of service to Livingston Manor “and vicinity.” Residing in the school, the library shared resources with the school library and welcomed both students and members of the public throughout the day.
Although the space was “unusually attractive,” the library trustees sought a location more accessible to the community, so the library’s next move was back up Main Street to the second floor of the Livingston Manor National Bank, now the Town of Rockland offices. The bank waived the rent and scouts volunteered to take books to anyone who couldn’t climb the stairs. That was 1951 and Livingston Manor was home to Sherwood Mills Ten Pin Manufacturer, a chicken processing company and many boarding houses for summer residents.
Meanwhile, the Livingston Manor Hose Company was growing out of their small firehouse across the street and in 1956 the fire company sold the building to the library trustees for one dollar and moved to a new building next to the town hall. Volunteers cleaned out the old firehouse and moved approximately 2000 books across the street to recreate the library in the old firehouse.
The two-story portion of the library building, this structure dates to 1888 and originally served as a mercantile business. The fire company purchased the building in 1898. In old photos the fire bell tower can be seen on the Creamery Road side of the building. Many people still remember using this primarily one-room library and attending story time on the second floor. The librarian’s desk was situated on the left when you first walked into the room.
One year after moving into the old firehouse, the library received its permanent charter to serve the public of the Livingston Manor Central School District as an association library. At the time of application for the absolute charter, the library had 2,706 “bound books in good condition” estimated to be worth $5,000. (That’s an average value of $1.85 a book!)
In 1969 the library trustees acquired the corner property on Creamery Road with the goal of enlarging the library. The Reynolds building located on that lot had been vacant for many years and was demolished at the expense of the library. In 1978, after nine years of additional fundraising, construction began on what is now the larger, one-story part of the library.
In 2013, renovations on the second floor of the original building will be completed, bringing that space back into use for children’s programs. In addition, it will be used for Manor Ink meetings, library office work and local history research.
To celebrate the achievement of 75 years of service to Livingston Manor, the library will be hosting free monthly community events in addition to our regular programs. The list of programs is varied to meet diverse interests and is tentative at the time of this writing. Events will be announced in Manor Ink, manorink.com, Facebook and the library’s website, www.rcls.org/liv.
Manor Ink Century Club Spotlight: George Silverman
George Silverman is a staple of the annual Trout Parade. He can
always be found pulling a trout on wheels with his garden tractor.
Would you ever have thought an 85 year old man would buy a motorcycle? Well George Silverman
(currently 92) did with only one reason and that reason is “why not”. George has been a resident of Livingston Manor since the age of 10 and before that he lived in Brooklyn and before that the Bronx where he was born. He has been and still is a proud member of the Livingston Manor fire police. Whether it was raising chickens or being in the camera club, or even building houses, he took pride in all his hard work.
George has been married twice and is a father to two children as well. He also has 5 grand children and even one great grandchild.
Silverman was born in the Bronx in August 16th, 1921. Then he and his family moved from there to Brooklyn, finally making their way up to Livingston Manor when George was 10 years old. The first place he lived was a 360 acre property near the covered bridge on the way to Roscoe. On that property he helped raise 60 cows and 10,000 chickens. However, after some years his family moved to another part of the Manor and sold the original property.
In 1931, the year George moved to Livingston Manor he attended the Livingston Manor Union School. While he attended the school he was in the camera club. He took many pictures that are still recognized and still used in Manor today. After graduating high school in the class of 1939 George worked as the shop teacher for a little until going into carpentry.
George has worked on farms, worked on buildings, houses, roads, and bridges. He also worked at his father’s coat factory, “Shaver’s Warehouse”, he used to own an ice cream shop called Manor Frosty Cup that was operational from the mid 60s to mid 70s and has been a member of the Rotary Club for the last 50 years. He is the one who used to sharpen the blades on the ice skates at the ice rink at Rotary Park. Lastly, he has been in the Livingston Manor Fire Police since 1942 and after 71 one years working, as well as being captain for 20 years, he still is working with the fire police. After all the fires he has been to he recalled that the most memorable fire he has been to were the most recent one involving the Hoos Building, The Livingston Manor Times newspaper building, some hotel fires and then last he recalled the Waldemire fire that took place up on Shandelee.
After being in Livingston Manor nearly his whole life Mr Silverman has seen a lot happen in this town. He remembers all the old stores, the A&P, 2 bus stations, and an old movie theater. Now, however, those businesses aren’t around anymore.
George Silverman is certainly an interesting man with lots of stories about all the evnts he has experienced throughout his long life.
In Century Club, we interview local people who are 90 years old or older. Do you know someone who’d make a great Century Club subject? Please email us at manorink@yahoo.com.
(currently 92) did with only one reason and that reason is “why not”. George has been a resident of Livingston Manor since the age of 10 and before that he lived in Brooklyn and before that the Bronx where he was born. He has been and still is a proud member of the Livingston Manor fire police. Whether it was raising chickens or being in the camera club, or even building houses, he took pride in all his hard work.
George has been married twice and is a father to two children as well. He also has 5 grand children and even one great grandchild.
Silverman was born in the Bronx in August 16th, 1921. Then he and his family moved from there to Brooklyn, finally making their way up to Livingston Manor when George was 10 years old. The first place he lived was a 360 acre property near the covered bridge on the way to Roscoe. On that property he helped raise 60 cows and 10,000 chickens. However, after some years his family moved to another part of the Manor and sold the original property.
In 1931, the year George moved to Livingston Manor he attended the Livingston Manor Union School. While he attended the school he was in the camera club. He took many pictures that are still recognized and still used in Manor today. After graduating high school in the class of 1939 George worked as the shop teacher for a little until going into carpentry.
George has worked on farms, worked on buildings, houses, roads, and bridges. He also worked at his father’s coat factory, “Shaver’s Warehouse”, he used to own an ice cream shop called Manor Frosty Cup that was operational from the mid 60s to mid 70s and has been a member of the Rotary Club for the last 50 years. He is the one who used to sharpen the blades on the ice skates at the ice rink at Rotary Park. Lastly, he has been in the Livingston Manor Fire Police since 1942 and after 71 one years working, as well as being captain for 20 years, he still is working with the fire police. After all the fires he has been to he recalled that the most memorable fire he has been to were the most recent one involving the Hoos Building, The Livingston Manor Times newspaper building, some hotel fires and then last he recalled the Waldemire fire that took place up on Shandelee.
After being in Livingston Manor nearly his whole life Mr Silverman has seen a lot happen in this town. He remembers all the old stores, the A&P, 2 bus stations, and an old movie theater. Now, however, those businesses aren’t around anymore.
George Silverman is certainly an interesting man with lots of stories about all the evnts he has experienced throughout his long life.
In Century Club, we interview local people who are 90 years old or older. Do you know someone who’d make a great Century Club subject? Please email us at manorink@yahoo.com.
Maple Production at diehl's farm
Tyler Young/Manor Ink
Diehl’s Farm is located in Callicoon, New York. It was established in 1842 and has been passed down through 6 generations. They are currently selling their maple products at Pecks market in Callicoon, The River Market located in Barryville, the Villa Roma and their own store located on the farm. Some of the products available at their store include maple syrup, maple sugar, maple cream, eggs and honey. The Diehl family also have milk cows that produce milk and train their own horses.
Mr. Diehl and his family invited Manor Ink members to further investigate some of their maple products and how they are produced. Their family uses hard maple trees to make their maple products. They use tubes, taps and a vacuum system to collect the sap from the trees on their property. This system uses 10 taps on a branch line and two taps at most on a single tree. The system stays up year round but is only used about one month a year. The sap is collected in collection tanks then moves to another tank where the sap is filtered thoroughly. Mr. Diehl also uses some buckets to preserve the way it was originally done. The amount of sap collected is affected by how many times there is a thaw and freeze during the day. The sap is then put into an evaporater and cooked at the proper tempurature to make the product desired. They produced 375 gallons of syrup last year, which was not a very good year for syrup production due to the weather, and Mr. Diehl hopes to produce more maple syrup this year. Mr. Diehl stated that he loved to see his grandfather making maple products and it put a smile on his face. He also stated, “If you don’t enjoy doing it, it isn’t worth doing.” He started cooking the maple syrup during his high school senior year and has been doing it ever since. Mr. Diehl invites the public to visit during the sugaring season to learn the process of making maple syrup. Manor Ink enjoyed being at the Diehl’s Farm and learning how their maple products are produced.
Diehl’s Farm is located in Callicoon, New York. It was established in 1842 and has been passed down through 6 generations. They are currently selling their maple products at Pecks market in Callicoon, The River Market located in Barryville, the Villa Roma and their own store located on the farm. Some of the products available at their store include maple syrup, maple sugar, maple cream, eggs and honey. The Diehl family also have milk cows that produce milk and train their own horses.
Mr. Diehl and his family invited Manor Ink members to further investigate some of their maple products and how they are produced. Their family uses hard maple trees to make their maple products. They use tubes, taps and a vacuum system to collect the sap from the trees on their property. This system uses 10 taps on a branch line and two taps at most on a single tree. The system stays up year round but is only used about one month a year. The sap is collected in collection tanks then moves to another tank where the sap is filtered thoroughly. Mr. Diehl also uses some buckets to preserve the way it was originally done. The amount of sap collected is affected by how many times there is a thaw and freeze during the day. The sap is then put into an evaporater and cooked at the proper tempurature to make the product desired. They produced 375 gallons of syrup last year, which was not a very good year for syrup production due to the weather, and Mr. Diehl hopes to produce more maple syrup this year. Mr. Diehl stated that he loved to see his grandfather making maple products and it put a smile on his face. He also stated, “If you don’t enjoy doing it, it isn’t worth doing.” He started cooking the maple syrup during his high school senior year and has been doing it ever since. Mr. Diehl invites the public to visit during the sugaring season to learn the process of making maple syrup. Manor Ink enjoyed being at the Diehl’s Farm and learning how their maple products are produced.
Manor Ink Wins Innovation Award
Hot off the Press: Manor Ink wins Nonprofit Leadership Summit Innovation Award!
Posted March 6, 2013
Barbara Gref, Gem Helper, Nathaniel DePaul, Tyler Young and Peggy Johansen presented a slide show on Manor Ink to the Nonprofit Leadership Summit participants today at Bethel Woods Center for the Arts to compete for the Innovation Award. Three groups made presentations to vy for the $5,000 award...and we won!
Nonprofit organizations that demonstrate innovation in the areas of collaboration, marketing, organizational operations and programs were eligible to apply for the first ever Sullivan County Nonprofit Innovation Award. In order to be considered for the award, the initiative must have increased the organization’s sustainability and its benefit to the community.
"The winning recipient will have taken an innovative approach to an existing challenge or met a new and emerging challenge. The award is meant to reward creative thinking, novel approaches, collaborative efforts and new partnerships."
The other very worthwhile presentations were given by Crystal Run Village for its program “New Lives New Directions” and Rural & Migrant Ministry-Youth Economic Group for a business model on entrepreneurship.
Posted March 6, 2013
Barbara Gref, Gem Helper, Nathaniel DePaul, Tyler Young and Peggy Johansen presented a slide show on Manor Ink to the Nonprofit Leadership Summit participants today at Bethel Woods Center for the Arts to compete for the Innovation Award. Three groups made presentations to vy for the $5,000 award...and we won!
Nonprofit organizations that demonstrate innovation in the areas of collaboration, marketing, organizational operations and programs were eligible to apply for the first ever Sullivan County Nonprofit Innovation Award. In order to be considered for the award, the initiative must have increased the organization’s sustainability and its benefit to the community.
"The winning recipient will have taken an innovative approach to an existing challenge or met a new and emerging challenge. The award is meant to reward creative thinking, novel approaches, collaborative efforts and new partnerships."
The other very worthwhile presentations were given by Crystal Run Village for its program “New Lives New Directions” and Rural & Migrant Ministry-Youth Economic Group for a business model on entrepreneurship.
DO violent games lead to violent actions?
On Heels of Shootings, Video Games Again Under Scrutiny
Brent Carlson and Ian Mears / Manor Ink
One of the big questions in society today is: Do violent video games affect real life violence? Due to the recent mass shootings, the issue is more controversial than ever.
We at Manor Ink have done some random opinion sampling in the library and school. Four people said that video games do affect real-life violence. Then there were the three that said there is no connection. In some additional interviews, Matt Heintz, 16, of Livingston Manor said he feels there is a connection between video game violence and actual violence “if people who are mentally unstable play.” Heintz said he has been playing video games for 12 years. Doug Williams, a 16-year-old ski instructor from Livingston Manor, has also been playing video games for 12 years and says he feels there is not a connection between video game violence and actual violence. “Parents should make sure their children separate video games from real life.”
A 2012 study by a group of Australian psychologists led by Mukaddes Demirok has shown that students who played computer games for 2-3 hours a day scored higher on expressed anger than those who played for less than half an hour a day. The study was entitled, “The Relationship of Computer Games and Reported Anger in Young People.”
Another study, this one by the Western Journal of Emergency Medicine, in 2011 showed that frequent TV and videogame use added to alcohol/drug abuse and also violent actions before age 13. There are two things that might invalidate this survey. They are the fact that the survey was both voluntary and required parental acceptance. Real studies that are valid cannot be voluntary. The studies show that the violence in videogames do affect real life but other variables need to be considered.
Some opinions
From Brent: My opinion is that video games don’t encourage violence. The violence will originate from how people are raised. I think that people who just think that video games are the sole reason for violence need to rethink it. The video games are supposed to be a fun pastime for all. The only reason that people are even arguing this is because of the shootings. To me the games help to relieve my anger. Instead of taking out my anger on real people, I use videogames as an outlet. Saying violent video games caused the deaths is like saying that guns cause death. People kill people; video games don’t kill people.
From Ian: My opinion on the idea that violent video games lead to violent actions is that if you can’t deal with the action you should stop playing them. The shootings that happened in Newtown, Connecticut, were probably done by someone who could not handle his problems. I think that anyone who plays Call of Duty should be able to handle the gore and blood that they see.
From the New York Times:
In his December 24, 2012, column, blogger Chris Suellentrop wrote: “It’s tough to believe these three things at once: 1. Video games are a uniquely powerful medium of communication. 2. They have a negligible effect on behavior, whether promoting violence or aggression or hugs or butterfly collecting. 3. Children should be shielded from violent games (and from all violent media) for a very, very long time, and the 10-year-olds who are playing Call of Duty: Black Ops II (or going to see “The Dark Knight Rises”) are being failed by their parents.”
“I believe all three arguments are correct. But I’m not sure I can explain how they logically cohere.”
Let us know what you think!
We want to know:
1. Do you play video games?
2. Do you feel there is any connection between violent video games and actual violence?
Please tell us your name, age, occupation and your town.
Send an email to manorink@yahoo.com or post a response at facebook.com/LivingstonManorInk
Brent Carlson and Ian Mears / Manor Ink
One of the big questions in society today is: Do violent video games affect real life violence? Due to the recent mass shootings, the issue is more controversial than ever.
We at Manor Ink have done some random opinion sampling in the library and school. Four people said that video games do affect real-life violence. Then there were the three that said there is no connection. In some additional interviews, Matt Heintz, 16, of Livingston Manor said he feels there is a connection between video game violence and actual violence “if people who are mentally unstable play.” Heintz said he has been playing video games for 12 years. Doug Williams, a 16-year-old ski instructor from Livingston Manor, has also been playing video games for 12 years and says he feels there is not a connection between video game violence and actual violence. “Parents should make sure their children separate video games from real life.”
A 2012 study by a group of Australian psychologists led by Mukaddes Demirok has shown that students who played computer games for 2-3 hours a day scored higher on expressed anger than those who played for less than half an hour a day. The study was entitled, “The Relationship of Computer Games and Reported Anger in Young People.”
Another study, this one by the Western Journal of Emergency Medicine, in 2011 showed that frequent TV and videogame use added to alcohol/drug abuse and also violent actions before age 13. There are two things that might invalidate this survey. They are the fact that the survey was both voluntary and required parental acceptance. Real studies that are valid cannot be voluntary. The studies show that the violence in videogames do affect real life but other variables need to be considered.
Some opinions
From Brent: My opinion is that video games don’t encourage violence. The violence will originate from how people are raised. I think that people who just think that video games are the sole reason for violence need to rethink it. The video games are supposed to be a fun pastime for all. The only reason that people are even arguing this is because of the shootings. To me the games help to relieve my anger. Instead of taking out my anger on real people, I use videogames as an outlet. Saying violent video games caused the deaths is like saying that guns cause death. People kill people; video games don’t kill people.
From Ian: My opinion on the idea that violent video games lead to violent actions is that if you can’t deal with the action you should stop playing them. The shootings that happened in Newtown, Connecticut, were probably done by someone who could not handle his problems. I think that anyone who plays Call of Duty should be able to handle the gore and blood that they see.
From the New York Times:
In his December 24, 2012, column, blogger Chris Suellentrop wrote: “It’s tough to believe these three things at once: 1. Video games are a uniquely powerful medium of communication. 2. They have a negligible effect on behavior, whether promoting violence or aggression or hugs or butterfly collecting. 3. Children should be shielded from violent games (and from all violent media) for a very, very long time, and the 10-year-olds who are playing Call of Duty: Black Ops II (or going to see “The Dark Knight Rises”) are being failed by their parents.”
“I believe all three arguments are correct. But I’m not sure I can explain how they logically cohere.”
Let us know what you think!
We want to know:
1. Do you play video games?
2. Do you feel there is any connection between violent video games and actual violence?
Please tell us your name, age, occupation and your town.
Send an email to manorink@yahoo.com or post a response at facebook.com/LivingstonManorInk
Did you know the following employment
resources are available for free at the library?
*Career Counseling, by appointment with a
Sullivan County Workforce Development counselor.
*Live Interactive Online Help, includes: interview
coaching, tutoring, GED and US Citizenship test
preparation and a writing lab available anytime through
the library’s website. (Go to Online Resources, then
Business Resources, then Brainfuse JobNow Live Assistance.)
*Online Job Searching
resources are available for free at the library?
*Career Counseling, by appointment with a
Sullivan County Workforce Development counselor.
*Live Interactive Online Help, includes: interview
coaching, tutoring, GED and US Citizenship test
preparation and a writing lab available anytime through
the library’s website. (Go to Online Resources, then
Business Resources, then Brainfuse JobNow Live Assistance.)
*Online Job Searching
Chamber of commerce supports arts at lmcs
Livingston Manor Chamber of Commerce President Mia Koerner (left) poses with Livingston Manor Central School personnel upon presentation of a check for $2184.89 to support art activities in school. The Chamber raises funds to support the arts in Livingston Manor at its annual Trout Parade. Accepting the donation from left to right are music teacher Dan Smith, Superintendent Deborah Fox and chorus teacher Kelly VanDemark.
Manor Ink Century club spotlight: Agnes Van put
Leif Johansen / Manor Ink
Ninety-six year old Agnes Van Put was born in Prospect Park, New Jersey, along with two sisters and three brothers. As a child, she enjoyed spending time with her family (and she still does!), especially her grandparents. Agnes remembers visiting her grandparents’ farm in Pompton Plains, New Jersey. Although this town was ten miles away from Prospect Park, this posed no problems for the family. In 1924, Agnes’ father bought a brand new car, in which her family used to take trips to visit extended family members. Every Sunday, Agnes went to her grandparents’ house, who took her to Sunday school. In an interview with Agnes on January 27, she remembered the farm fondly. “…they raised everything. They raised chickens and turkeys, and they had apple trees, peach trees, plum trees, blackberries, huckleberries, that sort of thing. Every Sunday, my grandmother would make blueberry pie or shortcake.”
After attending elementary school and high school, Agnes was married in 1934, and moved to Hoboken in 1937 with her husband. All three of her brothers went to war, the two older ones to WWII, and the youngest one to the Korean War. In 1945, she moved to Fair Lawn, New Jersey and went to work. “I worked for Garfinkel & Ritter sewing, and then I got a job with Marcal paper company, and then I got a job with Shop Rite in Lincoln Park, New Jersey. I started out as a checker, and wound up a manager. Then we moved up here in 1970 to retire.”
However, a few years after arriving in Sullivan County, Agnes decided to go back to work and started at the newly opened Peck’s Market. She left Peck’s in 1985 to work at the Catskill Fly Fishing Center. She has been working there ever since—27 years! One of Agnes’ specialties is baking and canning things. At the fly fishing center, there is a corner dedicated to her goodies—mostly jams. This year she will be making soup for the Center’s visitors on opening day.
Aside from baking, Agnes really does enjoy fly-fishing. Her family was first introduced to it when her son Ed became a fan while they still lived in New Jersey. Ed showed his dad about it, and Agnes eventually became a fan, too. Ed moved to the Catskills in 1964, and worked for the DEC for 40 years. He wrote two well-known books about fly fishing, too. As Agnes said, “I didn’t fish as much as my husband, but he and I traveled all over. We went to Montana, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland, then we went to Alaska, and then we fished on the way back in British Columbia, Yukon, upper California.…All the while we camped. My husband did not like restaurants or hotels. I didn’t fish in all those places. I sat and read or knitted in some of them, too....One time in the Yellowstone River I caught a really big cutthroat and a woman asked if she could net it for me. I said sure, and she picked it up and it got off—jumped right back into the river!” Agnes also enjoys eating the fish she catches.
Today, Agnes continues to reside in the same home that she and her husband renovated from a barn in 1970, in between Livingston Manor and Roscoe. There she proudly displays her certificates and awards for volunteer service, among her family photos on her living room wall—there are well over 15 certificates!
As a mom, grandma, and great grandma, Agnes makes sure to keep in touch with her relatives. Every time she mentions her family, she smiles—being close with her loved ones is an important value to her.
Ninety-six year old Agnes Van Put was born in Prospect Park, New Jersey, along with two sisters and three brothers. As a child, she enjoyed spending time with her family (and she still does!), especially her grandparents. Agnes remembers visiting her grandparents’ farm in Pompton Plains, New Jersey. Although this town was ten miles away from Prospect Park, this posed no problems for the family. In 1924, Agnes’ father bought a brand new car, in which her family used to take trips to visit extended family members. Every Sunday, Agnes went to her grandparents’ house, who took her to Sunday school. In an interview with Agnes on January 27, she remembered the farm fondly. “…they raised everything. They raised chickens and turkeys, and they had apple trees, peach trees, plum trees, blackberries, huckleberries, that sort of thing. Every Sunday, my grandmother would make blueberry pie or shortcake.”
After attending elementary school and high school, Agnes was married in 1934, and moved to Hoboken in 1937 with her husband. All three of her brothers went to war, the two older ones to WWII, and the youngest one to the Korean War. In 1945, she moved to Fair Lawn, New Jersey and went to work. “I worked for Garfinkel & Ritter sewing, and then I got a job with Marcal paper company, and then I got a job with Shop Rite in Lincoln Park, New Jersey. I started out as a checker, and wound up a manager. Then we moved up here in 1970 to retire.”
However, a few years after arriving in Sullivan County, Agnes decided to go back to work and started at the newly opened Peck’s Market. She left Peck’s in 1985 to work at the Catskill Fly Fishing Center. She has been working there ever since—27 years! One of Agnes’ specialties is baking and canning things. At the fly fishing center, there is a corner dedicated to her goodies—mostly jams. This year she will be making soup for the Center’s visitors on opening day.
Aside from baking, Agnes really does enjoy fly-fishing. Her family was first introduced to it when her son Ed became a fan while they still lived in New Jersey. Ed showed his dad about it, and Agnes eventually became a fan, too. Ed moved to the Catskills in 1964, and worked for the DEC for 40 years. He wrote two well-known books about fly fishing, too. As Agnes said, “I didn’t fish as much as my husband, but he and I traveled all over. We went to Montana, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland, then we went to Alaska, and then we fished on the way back in British Columbia, Yukon, upper California.…All the while we camped. My husband did not like restaurants or hotels. I didn’t fish in all those places. I sat and read or knitted in some of them, too....One time in the Yellowstone River I caught a really big cutthroat and a woman asked if she could net it for me. I said sure, and she picked it up and it got off—jumped right back into the river!” Agnes also enjoys eating the fish she catches.
Today, Agnes continues to reside in the same home that she and her husband renovated from a barn in 1970, in between Livingston Manor and Roscoe. There she proudly displays her certificates and awards for volunteer service, among her family photos on her living room wall—there are well over 15 certificates!
As a mom, grandma, and great grandma, Agnes makes sure to keep in touch with her relatives. Every time she mentions her family, she smiles—being close with her loved ones is an important value to her.
Renaissance Visioning Workshops to be Held in Livingston Manor
Nathaniel DePaul / Manor Ink
On Thursday, January 24, and Thursday, January 31, two “visioning” workshops will take place at the Presbyterian Church in Livingston Manor on behalf of the Livingston Manor Renaissance. These workshops are meetings in which Renaissance will listen to project ideas from the residents of Livingston Manor. In a preliminary meeting, Helen Budrock, the Community Planner of the Sullivan County Renaissance, spoke about the purpose of these workshops.
The Renaissance has done workshops like this in the past with other communities such as Roscoe, Kauneonga Lake, and Jeffersonville, and a few very successful projects were funded and put into action. Ms. Budrock conducted all workshops in the Catskills, and she will also be leading the Livingston Manor workshop. The main reason for the workshops is to brainstorm ideas from residents, businesses, and organizations about the future of town. Then funding will be discussed, and as many of the chosen projects as possible will be put into action. As a result of the workshops, about one-third of all projects planned are completed in the communities mentioned earlier, and successful projects “range from nature paths to re-doing sidewalks and painting old buildings,” said Ms. Budrock.
The meetings are open to absolutely anyone who is considered a resident, business owner, or participant of an organization of Livingston Manor. When everyone arrives Mrs. Budrock asks everyone, "what the one thing they could change in their town be if they had a magic wand.” The meetings will then proceed by the central group splitting into about four smaller groups, and then discussing certain topics, such as businesses or parks. Then the ideas will be collected and privately discussed. After the second workshop, there will be a smaller list of ideas, which will be narrowed down to a couple ideas, which will then be discussed in terms of finances and, possibly, put into action.
The two visioning workshops are hoped to be as successful as most of the other workshops held in Sullivan County were. There is a large chance of opportunity to any resident, business proprietor, or organization in the town of Livingston Manor to have your ideas taken into consideration, and then, maybe, completed.
The Livingston Manor Presbyterian Church is located at 568 Rock Avenue in Livingston Manor. The meetings on Jan. 24 and 31 begin at 7 p.m. Those who are unable to make it to one of the meetings
are encouraged to contact Ms. Budrock at 845-295-2462. Letters about this project are also welcome at
manorink@yahoo.com or drop letters off at the Livingston Manor Free Library, attention: Manor Ink.
On Thursday, January 24, and Thursday, January 31, two “visioning” workshops will take place at the Presbyterian Church in Livingston Manor on behalf of the Livingston Manor Renaissance. These workshops are meetings in which Renaissance will listen to project ideas from the residents of Livingston Manor. In a preliminary meeting, Helen Budrock, the Community Planner of the Sullivan County Renaissance, spoke about the purpose of these workshops.
The Renaissance has done workshops like this in the past with other communities such as Roscoe, Kauneonga Lake, and Jeffersonville, and a few very successful projects were funded and put into action. Ms. Budrock conducted all workshops in the Catskills, and she will also be leading the Livingston Manor workshop. The main reason for the workshops is to brainstorm ideas from residents, businesses, and organizations about the future of town. Then funding will be discussed, and as many of the chosen projects as possible will be put into action. As a result of the workshops, about one-third of all projects planned are completed in the communities mentioned earlier, and successful projects “range from nature paths to re-doing sidewalks and painting old buildings,” said Ms. Budrock.
The meetings are open to absolutely anyone who is considered a resident, business owner, or participant of an organization of Livingston Manor. When everyone arrives Mrs. Budrock asks everyone, "what the one thing they could change in their town be if they had a magic wand.” The meetings will then proceed by the central group splitting into about four smaller groups, and then discussing certain topics, such as businesses or parks. Then the ideas will be collected and privately discussed. After the second workshop, there will be a smaller list of ideas, which will be narrowed down to a couple ideas, which will then be discussed in terms of finances and, possibly, put into action.
The two visioning workshops are hoped to be as successful as most of the other workshops held in Sullivan County were. There is a large chance of opportunity to any resident, business proprietor, or organization in the town of Livingston Manor to have your ideas taken into consideration, and then, maybe, completed.
The Livingston Manor Presbyterian Church is located at 568 Rock Avenue in Livingston Manor. The meetings on Jan. 24 and 31 begin at 7 p.m. Those who are unable to make it to one of the meetings
are encouraged to contact Ms. Budrock at 845-295-2462. Letters about this project are also welcome at
manorink@yahoo.com or drop letters off at the Livingston Manor Free Library, attention: Manor Ink.
Manor ink makes top 5
Brandon Sparkman / Manor Ink
In February of 2012, meetings began at the Livingston Manor Free Library to discuss and begin a newspaper run by the youth of the community. Manor Ink worked hard and the first issue was put out in June of 2012. Less than a year later, Manor Ink came fourth in the Heron’s Eye 2012 Quintessential Quality of Life Quintet.
The Heron’s Eye 2012 Quintessential Quality of Life Quintet is a “list of people, places, and things that enriched the lives of all of us who live in the Upper Delaware Region.” Many contenders were considered during the process of making this list. Crone Age, Mill Market, Delaware Highlands Conservancy, and Barbara Yeaman are the four others who made it on the list. It is an honor to be considered one of the best in the area.
In the article, it is stated that we are “serious about community news, covering the people, events, and issues of Livingston Manor, NY” and we “writing the first draft of local history.” We are very happy to hear that we are being recognized for our hard work and we are happy to hear that the newspaper is informing people in the area. We would like to thank all those who work at
Heron’s Eye Communications for
choosing us as one of the best.
In February of 2012, meetings began at the Livingston Manor Free Library to discuss and begin a newspaper run by the youth of the community. Manor Ink worked hard and the first issue was put out in June of 2012. Less than a year later, Manor Ink came fourth in the Heron’s Eye 2012 Quintessential Quality of Life Quintet.
The Heron’s Eye 2012 Quintessential Quality of Life Quintet is a “list of people, places, and things that enriched the lives of all of us who live in the Upper Delaware Region.” Many contenders were considered during the process of making this list. Crone Age, Mill Market, Delaware Highlands Conservancy, and Barbara Yeaman are the four others who made it on the list. It is an honor to be considered one of the best in the area.
In the article, it is stated that we are “serious about community news, covering the people, events, and issues of Livingston Manor, NY” and we “writing the first draft of local history.” We are very happy to hear that we are being recognized for our hard work and we are happy to hear that the newspaper is informing people in the area. We would like to thank all those who work at
Heron’s Eye Communications for
choosing us as one of the best.
Pancake breakfast really stacks up
On December 15, 2012 a pancake breakfast was held at the Presbyterian Church. Local residents volunteered their time to help raise money to donate to the Rockland Relief Fund. Many people came to help the cause. A total
of $2,021.90 was made and two volunteers (Gem Helper and Nathaniel DePaul) directly gave the check to Livingston Manor
Community Center President John Cheechia and Treasurer Jeff Christiansen.
This donation along with generous other donations helped those affected by the Hoos building fire. The Hoos Building fire occurred on November 20th 2012.
The following businesses were affected: Willow and Brown, Moose Be Morning coffee shop, The Lazy Beagle Pub & Grill and Hot Corner Sport Collectables. The workers of the pancake breakfast were glad to contribute to the Rockland Relief Fund.
of $2,021.90 was made and two volunteers (Gem Helper and Nathaniel DePaul) directly gave the check to Livingston Manor
Community Center President John Cheechia and Treasurer Jeff Christiansen.
This donation along with generous other donations helped those affected by the Hoos building fire. The Hoos Building fire occurred on November 20th 2012.
The following businesses were affected: Willow and Brown, Moose Be Morning coffee shop, The Lazy Beagle Pub & Grill and Hot Corner Sport Collectables. The workers of the pancake breakfast were glad to contribute to the Rockland Relief Fund.
Beatles, bear, bells and more at winter celebration
Kelly Bertholf / Manor Ink
The winter celebration put on in December by Livingston Manor Free Library was a very fun event. There were many performers and readers. Chatral A’dze told a wonderful story called “The Old Lady and the Pig.” Tyler Young and Gem Helper performed “Let It Be” written by the Beatles. Gem played guitar and Tyler sang the song. After they performed “Let It Be,” they lead us all in “Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer.” Peggy Johansen read “Bear Snores On.”
Next we got the enjoyment of seeing and hearing “Hand Bells Messiah” performed by Van Morrow and Bruce Shenton. Then, Leif Johansen read “The Night Before Christmas.” Finally, we all sang some songs.
At the end of the program, the kids got to do some fun crafts and we all got to enjoy some excellent refreshments. The library staff said they hope to see everyone at the Winter Celebration next year, December 2013.
The winter celebration put on in December by Livingston Manor Free Library was a very fun event. There were many performers and readers. Chatral A’dze told a wonderful story called “The Old Lady and the Pig.” Tyler Young and Gem Helper performed “Let It Be” written by the Beatles. Gem played guitar and Tyler sang the song. After they performed “Let It Be,” they lead us all in “Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer.” Peggy Johansen read “Bear Snores On.”
Next we got the enjoyment of seeing and hearing “Hand Bells Messiah” performed by Van Morrow and Bruce Shenton. Then, Leif Johansen read “The Night Before Christmas.” Finally, we all sang some songs.
At the end of the program, the kids got to do some fun crafts and we all got to enjoy some excellent refreshments. The library staff said they hope to see everyone at the Winter Celebration next year, December 2013.
kaplan foundation strikes again
Trust us, that’s not a bad thing.
Leif Johansen and Tyler Young / Manor Ink
On January 7, 2013, Manor Ink received yet another grant from the Lazare and Charlotte Kaplan Foundation. Spearheaded by Lee Siegel, the generous organization donated a check for $1,000 to the library-based newspaper on the afternoon of January 7th, 2013. This is the second time the foundation has given Manor Ink $1,000.
The Manor Ink team plans on using the funds for informational trips and further reporting instruction. This includes a drive up to the New York State Legislature building in Albany to educate the reporters about the governmental process in New York. Generous donations like this are what help to keep Manor Ink going. If you would like to donate or find out more, contact the Livingston Manor Library: 845-439-5440.
Leif Johansen and Tyler Young / Manor Ink
On January 7, 2013, Manor Ink received yet another grant from the Lazare and Charlotte Kaplan Foundation. Spearheaded by Lee Siegel, the generous organization donated a check for $1,000 to the library-based newspaper on the afternoon of January 7th, 2013. This is the second time the foundation has given Manor Ink $1,000.
The Manor Ink team plans on using the funds for informational trips and further reporting instruction. This includes a drive up to the New York State Legislature building in Albany to educate the reporters about the governmental process in New York. Generous donations like this are what help to keep Manor Ink going. If you would like to donate or find out more, contact the Livingston Manor Library: 845-439-5440.
cold cuts
Gem Helper and Leif Johansen / Manor Ink
Once upon time, about 200 years ago, there were no refrigerators or freezers. People had to salt their meats and their drinks were warm. A man from Massachusetts decided that it would be great to have a cold drink every now and then. He figured out that if you put sawdust between blocks of ice, the ice wouldn’t melt. It took about 30 years for the idea to catch on, but he went around to bars and restaurants giving the owners a tester of a cold drink, eventually getting them to buy his ice. He sold a lot in New York City.
This is where the term “ice box” came in. Ice boxes were boxes that had a compartment that stored ice. You would put the items that you wanted cold in the box, that acted like a refrigerator.
Ice cutting is done when a lake, river, or big body of water is frozen and the ice is very thick. Sometimes, people would tie their children to a tree and make them walk on the ice to see if it was thick enough. If it was, they would start cutting. The ice saws were very long. When sawing, the person would move the saw up and down vertically. The ice would then be pushed to a point where it would be hooked on to horses that pulled it away. The ice business became big and hotels and restaurants would advertise their cold milk and water.
Around here, ice was harvested from local lakes and ponds including Sand Pond, Amber Lake, and Shandelee Lake. Even the Delaware River supplied ice to hotels and businesses in the area! The O&W Railroad also required ice to keep milk on the train cars cold. Therefore, ice houses could be found along the railroad before refrigerated train cars were widely used. In Livingston Manor, there was a meat market near the modern-day hardware store. In the back of this market, huge blocks of ice harvested from local ponds were stored to keep meat from going bad. In the words of local history expert Fred Fries,
“The two most important buildings around here were the icehouse and the outhouse.” In addition to small businesses, the massive hotels that have since closed had huge ice houses of their own. Ultimately, the invention of the refrigerator caused the downfall of the local ice harvesting business.
Once upon time, about 200 years ago, there were no refrigerators or freezers. People had to salt their meats and their drinks were warm. A man from Massachusetts decided that it would be great to have a cold drink every now and then. He figured out that if you put sawdust between blocks of ice, the ice wouldn’t melt. It took about 30 years for the idea to catch on, but he went around to bars and restaurants giving the owners a tester of a cold drink, eventually getting them to buy his ice. He sold a lot in New York City.
This is where the term “ice box” came in. Ice boxes were boxes that had a compartment that stored ice. You would put the items that you wanted cold in the box, that acted like a refrigerator.
Ice cutting is done when a lake, river, or big body of water is frozen and the ice is very thick. Sometimes, people would tie their children to a tree and make them walk on the ice to see if it was thick enough. If it was, they would start cutting. The ice saws were very long. When sawing, the person would move the saw up and down vertically. The ice would then be pushed to a point where it would be hooked on to horses that pulled it away. The ice business became big and hotels and restaurants would advertise their cold milk and water.
Around here, ice was harvested from local lakes and ponds including Sand Pond, Amber Lake, and Shandelee Lake. Even the Delaware River supplied ice to hotels and businesses in the area! The O&W Railroad also required ice to keep milk on the train cars cold. Therefore, ice houses could be found along the railroad before refrigerated train cars were widely used. In Livingston Manor, there was a meat market near the modern-day hardware store. In the back of this market, huge blocks of ice harvested from local ponds were stored to keep meat from going bad. In the words of local history expert Fred Fries,
“The two most important buildings around here were the icehouse and the outhouse.” In addition to small businesses, the massive hotels that have since closed had huge ice houses of their own. Ultimately, the invention of the refrigerator caused the downfall of the local ice harvesting business.
Local lakes including Shandelee Lake, Sand Pond and Amber Lake supplied much of the ice for ice cutting operations.
Manor Ink Century Club Spotlight: Lee Siegel
Leif Johansen / Manor Ink
Lee Siegel was born in Livingston Manor in 1919.
As a child, he walked to school with his friends (there were no buses), although today’s school had yet to be built.
This brick building he went to can be seen on Rock Avenue. This school was called the Union School and it was the
transition between the one-room schoolhouse before it and the central school after it. Lee’s mother owned a general store which he helped out in, but there were lots of other stores in Livingston Manor then, too! Shaver’s, Freedman’s, Workerman’s, Benton’s and Sterlin’s were just some of the businesses in the area then. The Siegel store was in the now vacant pharmacy building and, and there is a sign on the front that explains the building’s history.
Lee excelled in music and continues to play the clarinet today. He graduated high school in 1938, and his class was the last to graduate before the present school was opened. After that, he decided to be a music teacher and went to college for three years before he was drafted in 1941. At the time, there was a one-year draft, and he expected to go back to college after as a soldier. Soon after he enlisted, though, the attack on Pearl Harbor occurred, sending America into World War II. The draft was immediately extended to four years, and Mr. Siegel was forced to stay in the military. He was stationed at Camp Croft in South Carolina. He enjoyed going up to Ashville, North Carolina because the mountains there reminded him of Sullivan County, and he missed his home. That is where he met his wife, Marjorie. The two were married six months later. He was released from the armed forces in 1945 and moved back to Livingston Manor with his wife.
Lee never did get to go back to school. Instead, he took over his mom’s general store in 1946. He ran the store until 1982, when they were forced to go out of business due to the lack of city people visiting Sullivan County over summers, and the closing of many of the
big hotels in the area. After that, he decided to get involved with politics. He ran for town supervisor and won. He served as supervisor for a decade.
Since then, Mr. Siegel has been very involved in the community. He is the chairman of the Kaplan Foundation which gives out 40-50 grants a year, including many student scholarships. (Mr. Siegel can be seen in the July 2012 issue of Manor Ink in a photograph taken when the Kaplan Foundation awarded the first of two generous grants to the newspaper.) He is also involved with the Livingston Manor Rotary.
This article is based on an interview conducted when Mr. Siegel attended the December 2012 fundraiser breakfast following the Hoos Building fire.
The Century Club is a series of stories about people age 90 and over. To suggest a story, email manorink@yahoo.com or call the library at 845-439-5440.
Lee Siegel was born in Livingston Manor in 1919.
As a child, he walked to school with his friends (there were no buses), although today’s school had yet to be built.
This brick building he went to can be seen on Rock Avenue. This school was called the Union School and it was the
transition between the one-room schoolhouse before it and the central school after it. Lee’s mother owned a general store which he helped out in, but there were lots of other stores in Livingston Manor then, too! Shaver’s, Freedman’s, Workerman’s, Benton’s and Sterlin’s were just some of the businesses in the area then. The Siegel store was in the now vacant pharmacy building and, and there is a sign on the front that explains the building’s history.
Lee excelled in music and continues to play the clarinet today. He graduated high school in 1938, and his class was the last to graduate before the present school was opened. After that, he decided to be a music teacher and went to college for three years before he was drafted in 1941. At the time, there was a one-year draft, and he expected to go back to college after as a soldier. Soon after he enlisted, though, the attack on Pearl Harbor occurred, sending America into World War II. The draft was immediately extended to four years, and Mr. Siegel was forced to stay in the military. He was stationed at Camp Croft in South Carolina. He enjoyed going up to Ashville, North Carolina because the mountains there reminded him of Sullivan County, and he missed his home. That is where he met his wife, Marjorie. The two were married six months later. He was released from the armed forces in 1945 and moved back to Livingston Manor with his wife.
Lee never did get to go back to school. Instead, he took over his mom’s general store in 1946. He ran the store until 1982, when they were forced to go out of business due to the lack of city people visiting Sullivan County over summers, and the closing of many of the
big hotels in the area. After that, he decided to get involved with politics. He ran for town supervisor and won. He served as supervisor for a decade.
Since then, Mr. Siegel has been very involved in the community. He is the chairman of the Kaplan Foundation which gives out 40-50 grants a year, including many student scholarships. (Mr. Siegel can be seen in the July 2012 issue of Manor Ink in a photograph taken when the Kaplan Foundation awarded the first of two generous grants to the newspaper.) He is also involved with the Livingston Manor Rotary.
This article is based on an interview conducted when Mr. Siegel attended the December 2012 fundraiser breakfast following the Hoos Building fire.
The Century Club is a series of stories about people age 90 and over. To suggest a story, email manorink@yahoo.com or call the library at 845-439-5440.
Castles, Lodges and Cottages Really Take the Cake
LMCS 8th grade students Nate Juron and Mason Banks early morning construction.
The 8th grade Home and Career Skills class at Livingston Manor Central has made gingerbread houses for the past three years. This year’s 8th grade class did the same. Working with a partner, the students designed the structure they would build, made the templates, made the dough. They proceeded to roll, bake, assemble and decorate their gingerbread buildings. The process began the week after Thanksgiving and the last Gingerbread building was finished on Thursday, Dec. 20th. Forty packages of Gingerbread, 10 lbs. of shortening, 3 ½ dozen eggs, 38 pounds of confectioner sugar and 1 ½ lbs of meringue powder were used in the process of making 18 gingerbread structures. The project fostered teamwork, problem solving, precise measurement, creativity and following directions.
The gingerbread houses were judged by LMCS staff members. Judging was based on overall appearance, difficulty of design, originality and creativity and consistency of theme. All the students did a wonderful job. 1st and 2nd place winners in the Period 11 Class were Dalton Diescher and Preeti Gill with their “Candy Castle” and Spencer Carlson and Kailee Gorr with their “Cradle Rock Ridge Lodge”. The Period 10, 1st and 2nd place winners were Emily Pierpoint and Dakota Rogers’ “The Cottage on Gumdrop Lane” and Jake Budd and Gem Helper’s “Candyland Castle.” The winners will enjoy lunch together in the family and consumer science classroom during the new year.
submitted by Mrs. Mary Ellen Reynolds, LMCS family and consumer science teacher
The gingerbread houses were judged by LMCS staff members. Judging was based on overall appearance, difficulty of design, originality and creativity and consistency of theme. All the students did a wonderful job. 1st and 2nd place winners in the Period 11 Class were Dalton Diescher and Preeti Gill with their “Candy Castle” and Spencer Carlson and Kailee Gorr with their “Cradle Rock Ridge Lodge”. The Period 10, 1st and 2nd place winners were Emily Pierpoint and Dakota Rogers’ “The Cottage on Gumdrop Lane” and Jake Budd and Gem Helper’s “Candyland Castle.” The winners will enjoy lunch together in the family and consumer science classroom during the new year.
submitted by Mrs. Mary Ellen Reynolds, LMCS family and consumer science teacher
Bookworms Book Club Travels the World
The lucky members of the Bookworms Book Club have been traveling around the world this year without leaving the library. This group of second to fifth graders, which averages 8 children per meeting, has been listening to, reading and illustrating traditional tales from Mexico, Australia, Spain and China. When asked about the book club, member Anthony Galvez said, “We do exciting things.“ Aden Watts agreed. Eddie Lundquist, a third club member, said his favorite part was making the pictures after reading the books. He added the activities “just keep getting better and better.” Lena Lundquist expertly selects books to match the themes and plans each week’s activities. She is ably assisted by Amanda Krause. In the fall, Carol Christensen stopped by as a guest leader and gave a wonderful reading of Norse myths. The Bookworms meet in the library on Mondays from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. New members are welcome.
A look back...
The caption on this photo from the Nov. 28, 1977 Rockland Herald reads: Diane’s Preschool Students enjoy story hour in the basement of the Livingston Manor Presbyterian Church. Cathy Lenkiewicz, Cathy McGreevy, Mark Diescher, Cory Edmiston, Jeffrey Froehlich, Maria Bivins, Lori Smith, Jennifer Krupp, Stevie Will and Ryan Foster.
Levee on Tap for LM School,
Fire Clean Up under Discussion
Members of the Manor Ink staff noted some of
the highlights of the Rockland Town Board meeting:
Tyler Young / Manor Ink
Members of the Manor Ink staff noted some of the highlights of the Rockland board meeting.
• Twelve homes in Willowemoc have received service from Time Warner Cable.
• The Environmental Quality Review form (SEQR) was completed for the sewer plant treatment upgrade for Livingston Manor.
• Livingston Manor Central School’s flood protection project is moving forward with a plan to build a levee.
• A training session for zoning board members will be held on February 23rd.
• The highway department is getting two plows on a state contract. They will be getting a pick up and a 1 ton plow within 6 weeks.
• Insurance companies are discussing who will cover the cost of the November 20th Hoos Building fire debris clean up. These insurance companies are speaking with the code enforcement officer about the clean up.
the highlights of the Rockland Town Board meeting:
Tyler Young / Manor Ink
Members of the Manor Ink staff noted some of the highlights of the Rockland board meeting.
• Twelve homes in Willowemoc have received service from Time Warner Cable.
• The Environmental Quality Review form (SEQR) was completed for the sewer plant treatment upgrade for Livingston Manor.
• Livingston Manor Central School’s flood protection project is moving forward with a plan to build a levee.
• A training session for zoning board members will be held on February 23rd.
• The highway department is getting two plows on a state contract. They will be getting a pick up and a 1 ton plow within 6 weeks.
• Insurance companies are discussing who will cover the cost of the November 20th Hoos Building fire debris clean up. These insurance companies are speaking with the code enforcement officer about the clean up.
Flower Power Powers Down
Flower Power was famous for their peace-cookies.
The owners of Flour Power Bakery have announced that the bakery has closed its doors. In an announcement to customers on Jan. 3, the owners said Monday, December 31, was the last day.
In that same announcement, owners Denise and J.R. Rowley wrote, “It’s been a long journey from our first farmers’ market to now, and there have been many magical days, wonderful events, brunches, gallery openings, train shows, slot cars, breakfasts, lunches and lots of baked goods and bread shared.”
The bakery, located on DeBruce Road, just off Route 17 Exit 96, had become a community fixture and gathering place and was host to many events in addition to serving as a small cafe and outlet for creatively prepared baked goods.
In that same announcement, owners Denise and J.R. Rowley wrote, “It’s been a long journey from our first farmers’ market to now, and there have been many magical days, wonderful events, brunches, gallery openings, train shows, slot cars, breakfasts, lunches and lots of baked goods and bread shared.”
The bakery, located on DeBruce Road, just off Route 17 Exit 96, had become a community fixture and gathering place and was host to many events in addition to serving as a small cafe and outlet for creatively prepared baked goods.
Manor Ink Century Club Spotlight:
Adalaide Schadt
Leif Johansen / Manor Ink
Adalaide Schadt, a 101-year-old resident of Jeffersonville, has had a long and interesting life. She grew up in Kenoza Lake, NY. When she was in her twenties, Adalaide became a teacher at a one-room schoolhouse. She watched as two wars that rocked the world came and went. She was one of a handful of women who went to universities. She was there when three days of peace and music protested the Vietnam War. Her husband was the Mayor of Jeffersonville for 48 years. She has lived through the office of 17 presidents.
Last week, I interviewed Adelaide at her house.
Adalaide Shadt was born on July 1, 1911. As a child she lived on a farm with her family on Swiss Hill Road in Kenoza Lake, NY. She often spent time, with 8 other children, at a boarding house owned by her uncle. In the summers Adalaide and her friends played together and helped out around the boarding house. During the cold months, they would enjoy sledding down Swiss Hill. The family did not own a car, so they stayed fairly close to home. World War I began when she was two, and ended when she was seven. One of her relatives went off to the war, and came back safely.
One of Adalaide’s most memorable times as a kid was when, en route to Sunday school one morning, she discovered that you could win “money for nothing” at a new slot machine in the local ice cream parlor. Naturally, she decided to try it. She used the nickel that she had been saving for Sunday school to see if she could win money. Amazingly, she won the jackpot. A gallon-bucket’s worth of nickels came streaming from the machine. Adalaide carried the bucket home and hid it for years until the family became very poor when she gave it to her parents. As one could imagine, her mom and dad were more than a bit surprised that their daughter had over 50 dollars’ worth of nickels.
Another interesting childhood story was when Adalaide’s cousin was visiting her family’s farm. “He was a bit mischievous and tried to tie two cows’ tails together. When the cows pulled away, the knot came undone, so I decided to show him the right way to tie a knot,” Adalaide says. “When they tried to pull apart that time they became unhappy that they were stuck together.”
Not only were the cows unhappy, but they pulled so hard to get away from each other that one of the cow’s tails ripped right off! This wouldn’t have been that bad, except for the fact that Adalaide’s father was planning to sell that cow for big money at the market. He wasn’t happy.
Adalaide attended Jeffersonville High School before the 1938 school was built. After graduating, she went to Albany State College and earned a degree in education. She describes her time there as a “very pleasant experience.”
The United States was in the middle of the Great Depression by the time she began teaching, however
it didn’t affect her family because, “We never had anything in the first place, so we had nothing to lose by the time the great depression hit.”
Adalaide married her husband at a relatively young age, and they rented an apartment in the Moran House, a “large, beautiful, Victorian-style building” in Jeffersonville. Mr. Schadt was a lawyer, and ended up becoming Mayor of Jeffersonville. He continued being Mayor until he died at the age of 85. Mr. Schadt continues to hold the record for the longest-serving Mayor in New York State.
In 1969, Adalaide drove to the Woodstock Festival by herself, picked up a carload of people, and drove them back to her house so they could take showers and eat some food. “I can’t believe you brought strangers to the house to take showers!” her daughter said.
These events were the highlights of Adalaide Shadt’s life so far. Nowadays, Adalaide lives in her home with her caretaker, Carol Barnfeind.
Adalaide Schadt, a 101-year-old resident of Jeffersonville, has had a long and interesting life. She grew up in Kenoza Lake, NY. When she was in her twenties, Adalaide became a teacher at a one-room schoolhouse. She watched as two wars that rocked the world came and went. She was one of a handful of women who went to universities. She was there when three days of peace and music protested the Vietnam War. Her husband was the Mayor of Jeffersonville for 48 years. She has lived through the office of 17 presidents.
Last week, I interviewed Adelaide at her house.
Adalaide Shadt was born on July 1, 1911. As a child she lived on a farm with her family on Swiss Hill Road in Kenoza Lake, NY. She often spent time, with 8 other children, at a boarding house owned by her uncle. In the summers Adalaide and her friends played together and helped out around the boarding house. During the cold months, they would enjoy sledding down Swiss Hill. The family did not own a car, so they stayed fairly close to home. World War I began when she was two, and ended when she was seven. One of her relatives went off to the war, and came back safely.
One of Adalaide’s most memorable times as a kid was when, en route to Sunday school one morning, she discovered that you could win “money for nothing” at a new slot machine in the local ice cream parlor. Naturally, she decided to try it. She used the nickel that she had been saving for Sunday school to see if she could win money. Amazingly, she won the jackpot. A gallon-bucket’s worth of nickels came streaming from the machine. Adalaide carried the bucket home and hid it for years until the family became very poor when she gave it to her parents. As one could imagine, her mom and dad were more than a bit surprised that their daughter had over 50 dollars’ worth of nickels.
Another interesting childhood story was when Adalaide’s cousin was visiting her family’s farm. “He was a bit mischievous and tried to tie two cows’ tails together. When the cows pulled away, the knot came undone, so I decided to show him the right way to tie a knot,” Adalaide says. “When they tried to pull apart that time they became unhappy that they were stuck together.”
Not only were the cows unhappy, but they pulled so hard to get away from each other that one of the cow’s tails ripped right off! This wouldn’t have been that bad, except for the fact that Adalaide’s father was planning to sell that cow for big money at the market. He wasn’t happy.
Adalaide attended Jeffersonville High School before the 1938 school was built. After graduating, she went to Albany State College and earned a degree in education. She describes her time there as a “very pleasant experience.”
The United States was in the middle of the Great Depression by the time she began teaching, however
it didn’t affect her family because, “We never had anything in the first place, so we had nothing to lose by the time the great depression hit.”
Adalaide married her husband at a relatively young age, and they rented an apartment in the Moran House, a “large, beautiful, Victorian-style building” in Jeffersonville. Mr. Schadt was a lawyer, and ended up becoming Mayor of Jeffersonville. He continued being Mayor until he died at the age of 85. Mr. Schadt continues to hold the record for the longest-serving Mayor in New York State.
In 1969, Adalaide drove to the Woodstock Festival by herself, picked up a carload of people, and drove them back to her house so they could take showers and eat some food. “I can’t believe you brought strangers to the house to take showers!” her daughter said.
These events were the highlights of Adalaide Shadt’s life so far. Nowadays, Adalaide lives in her home with her caretaker, Carol Barnfeind.
LMCS Awarded Honorable Mention –
Yearbook Design In National Yearbook Competition
Entourage Yearbooks announced their 3rd Annual National Yearbook Competition awards, recognizing Livingston Manor Central School from the state of New York with the distinctive Honorable Mention – Yearbook Design. The Entourage National Yearbook Competition is a nationally sponsored contest judging school yearbooks across the dimensions of creativity, originality, and journalistic relevance. Hundreds of schools entered across all fifty states at the Elementary, Middle School, and a very competitive High School level.
This achievement recognizes Livingston Manor Central School for putting together a distinctive yearbook at the High School level. Their entry was submitted at the end of June 2012 and was officially awarded on October 31, 2012. Livingston Manor Central School’s yearbook was selected from hundreds of schools that had submitted entries from around the country.
In regard to their award-winning yearbook submission, Carolyn Bivins, yearbook advisor, shared, “I’m very proud of our yearbook staff, their dedication and excellent design achievement.”
This achievement recognizes Livingston Manor Central School for putting together a distinctive yearbook at the High School level. Their entry was submitted at the end of June 2012 and was officially awarded on October 31, 2012. Livingston Manor Central School’s yearbook was selected from hundreds of schools that had submitted entries from around the country.
In regard to their award-winning yearbook submission, Carolyn Bivins, yearbook advisor, shared, “I’m very proud of our yearbook staff, their dedication and excellent design achievement.”
Fire cadets training
Gem Helper / Manor Ink
Last year, the Livingston Manor fire departments formed a cadet program for people under the age of 18. The program started up with 6 members, and since then, their numbers have increased to 8. The cadets involved are Taylor Pagan, Ryan Nead, William Roser, Jacob Hathaway, Cody Parks, Dylan Taggart, Austin Decker, and Brandon Williams. They meet every Monday at 6:30. They had joined the program because of the cool uniforms and it gave them a way to give back to the community. The drills learned in the program can be used in everyday life; one of the cadets has had to use CPR , a lesson taught in one of their drills. On the day we interviewed them, the cadets were learning how to respond to motor vehicle accidents. They learned how to cut open the car to get to the victims and how to treat the patients. The cadets are held to the same standards as firemen. Since the cadets are underage, there are some rules that they must follow. They have to be passing in all of their classes, they can’t respond to emergencies after 10pm, they have to leave drillings at 9pm, and they aren’t allowed into a burning house until they reach age 18. In the summer the cadets can take a 96-hour boot camp to get credit for their firefighter 1 class. Without the class, you can’t be a firefighter. The cadets are allowed to answer emergency calls though. They helped out with the recent explosion, and during Hurricane Sandy, they slept at the firehouse in case anything were to happen. If anyone is interested in joining, you can call William Roser Jr. at the firehouse at around 7.
Apart from cadets, the fire departments are always looking for volunteers over the age of 18.
Last year, the Livingston Manor fire departments formed a cadet program for people under the age of 18. The program started up with 6 members, and since then, their numbers have increased to 8. The cadets involved are Taylor Pagan, Ryan Nead, William Roser, Jacob Hathaway, Cody Parks, Dylan Taggart, Austin Decker, and Brandon Williams. They meet every Monday at 6:30. They had joined the program because of the cool uniforms and it gave them a way to give back to the community. The drills learned in the program can be used in everyday life; one of the cadets has had to use CPR , a lesson taught in one of their drills. On the day we interviewed them, the cadets were learning how to respond to motor vehicle accidents. They learned how to cut open the car to get to the victims and how to treat the patients. The cadets are held to the same standards as firemen. Since the cadets are underage, there are some rules that they must follow. They have to be passing in all of their classes, they can’t respond to emergencies after 10pm, they have to leave drillings at 9pm, and they aren’t allowed into a burning house until they reach age 18. In the summer the cadets can take a 96-hour boot camp to get credit for their firefighter 1 class. Without the class, you can’t be a firefighter. The cadets are allowed to answer emergency calls though. They helped out with the recent explosion, and during Hurricane Sandy, they slept at the firehouse in case anything were to happen. If anyone is interested in joining, you can call William Roser Jr. at the firehouse at around 7.
Apart from cadets, the fire departments are always looking for volunteers over the age of 18.
The Nov. 20 fire that destroyed the Hoos building and the four businesses in it struck at the physical and historic heart of Livingston Manor. Local history expert Fred Fries said the fire ranks as one of the worst fires in Livingston Manor history, along with the 1991 fire that burned down the Dubois Building with the Fuhrer Pharmacy and the 1969 fire that devoured Johnson’s General Store.
The pre-Thanksgiving fire sent the town into a period of mourning with the loss of vibrant businesses owned by friends and neighbors, but that didn’t stop the community from coming together in support.
• The Rockland Relief Fund was restarted to collect funds to help the business owners. Everyone is asked to send what they can to the Livingston Manor Community Center’s Rockland Relief Fund, PO Box 1096, Livingston Manor, NY 12758.
• Willow and Brown, one of the destroyed businesses is making a mini-comeback with a pop-up store at Catskill Art Society CAS, through Dec. 31. All shoppers are welcome.
• A community-wide pancake breakfast to support the fund and those impacted by the fire is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 15, at the Methodist Church at Pearl Street and Old Route 17.
• On Nov. 24, shoppers converged in downtown Manor for a special day designed to support the town. A new county-wide “cash mob” day to support Livingston Manor is set for Dec. 22. Everyone is asked to support the town the last Saturday before Christmas.
The pre-Thanksgiving fire sent the town into a period of mourning with the loss of vibrant businesses owned by friends and neighbors, but that didn’t stop the community from coming together in support.
• The Rockland Relief Fund was restarted to collect funds to help the business owners. Everyone is asked to send what they can to the Livingston Manor Community Center’s Rockland Relief Fund, PO Box 1096, Livingston Manor, NY 12758.
• Willow and Brown, one of the destroyed businesses is making a mini-comeback with a pop-up store at Catskill Art Society CAS, through Dec. 31. All shoppers are welcome.
• A community-wide pancake breakfast to support the fund and those impacted by the fire is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 15, at the Methodist Church at Pearl Street and Old Route 17.
• On Nov. 24, shoppers converged in downtown Manor for a special day designed to support the town. A new county-wide “cash mob” day to support Livingston Manor is set for Dec. 22. Everyone is asked to support the town the last Saturday before Christmas.
Red Fox Stories
Jenn Meade and Ke’yAleace Sherwood / Manor Ink
Jim Red Fox Sarles grew up in Livingston Manor. When he was younger his great grandmother told him stories from the 1800s that really happened in her tribe, Lakota Sioux. He had a stroke when he was 57, and he had what he called an “out-of-body” experience. When he came to in the hospital, he couldn’t help but write down these stories. He found pride in his heritage from this experience.
On November 3rd, Red Fox came to the library and told a few original stories. The first one was a true story from 1998 about an experience he had at the Beaverkill campground. It started with a fox sitting near him; he started talking to the fox very calmly. When he talked, the fox would listen to him, as if human, and would pay attention when he spoke. The second night he was there the same thing happened, this time he found himself staring into the fox’s eyes and the fox was staring back. He felt as if the fox was there for a reason, as if to bring him a message. When the fox left it looked back at Red Fox as if he was saying that they will never meet again.
Jim also told his favorite story at the library. The story was about a grandpa telling a story to his grandchildren when they were sitting by the river. It took place when the grandpa was 13. He wanted a pony and his father said he could have one soon. He received an amazing pony on his 14th birthday. His father told him, “Take good care of him, and he will take good care of you.” People told him that he was very lucky to have such a great horse. Whenever he was lost, his pony would lead him home.
Jim shared his interesting stories and his knowledge of Native American customs with an audience of twenty five people at the library. Jim Sarles, Native American storyteller, has recently published his first book called Native American Stories. He can be reached at 845-853-5524.
Jim Red Fox Sarles grew up in Livingston Manor. When he was younger his great grandmother told him stories from the 1800s that really happened in her tribe, Lakota Sioux. He had a stroke when he was 57, and he had what he called an “out-of-body” experience. When he came to in the hospital, he couldn’t help but write down these stories. He found pride in his heritage from this experience.
On November 3rd, Red Fox came to the library and told a few original stories. The first one was a true story from 1998 about an experience he had at the Beaverkill campground. It started with a fox sitting near him; he started talking to the fox very calmly. When he talked, the fox would listen to him, as if human, and would pay attention when he spoke. The second night he was there the same thing happened, this time he found himself staring into the fox’s eyes and the fox was staring back. He felt as if the fox was there for a reason, as if to bring him a message. When the fox left it looked back at Red Fox as if he was saying that they will never meet again.
Jim also told his favorite story at the library. The story was about a grandpa telling a story to his grandchildren when they were sitting by the river. It took place when the grandpa was 13. He wanted a pony and his father said he could have one soon. He received an amazing pony on his 14th birthday. His father told him, “Take good care of him, and he will take good care of you.” People told him that he was very lucky to have such a great horse. Whenever he was lost, his pony would lead him home.
Jim shared his interesting stories and his knowledge of Native American customs with an audience of twenty five people at the library. Jim Sarles, Native American storyteller, has recently published his first book called Native American Stories. He can be reached at 845-853-5524.
Library news
Peggy Johansen / Manor Ink Mentor
How can you help your public library? At the Livingston Manor Free Library, volunteers are welcome to help with various projects throughout the year. Carpentry, painting, writing and graphic design skills are often needed. In addition, book shelvers and are always welcome. For those who have an expertise to share, in anything from photography to genealogy, opportunities to lead workshops and programs can be arranged. In addition, assistance is required for special events such as Manor Ink fundraisers, the Family Winter Celebration, the Trout Parade Booksale and the Labor Day Parade activities. For those who don’t have time to volunteer, tax-deductible financial contributions are gratefully accepted.
On Saturday, October 20th, many of those who have helped out over the past year arrived for an hour of sharing good food, drink and music in the library at the first annual Reception for Library Supporters. A beautiful buffet was organized by library clerk Robin Lewis with contributions from other staff members and volunteers. Music was provided by Tara Carlson (violin) and Gem Helper (acoustic guitar). Tara and Gem are both members of the library’s championship Battle of the Books Team. For information on how you can help out, call the library at 845-439-5440.
New Times for Story Time at the Library
Children ages two to five and their siblings are welcome to storytime at the Livingston Manor Library from 11:15 – 11:45 a.m. and from 3:00 to 3:30 p.m. every Wednesday. The morning storytime now starts fifteen minutes later and the afternoon story time has been added to accommodate caregivers picking up students after school.
Children and their caregivers participate in a half hour of stories, songs, rhymes and games in a relaxed, comfortable environment. Story length is adjusted to suit the ages of the children present. Pre-registration is suggested but walk-ins are welcome.
How can you help your public library? At the Livingston Manor Free Library, volunteers are welcome to help with various projects throughout the year. Carpentry, painting, writing and graphic design skills are often needed. In addition, book shelvers and are always welcome. For those who have an expertise to share, in anything from photography to genealogy, opportunities to lead workshops and programs can be arranged. In addition, assistance is required for special events such as Manor Ink fundraisers, the Family Winter Celebration, the Trout Parade Booksale and the Labor Day Parade activities. For those who don’t have time to volunteer, tax-deductible financial contributions are gratefully accepted.
On Saturday, October 20th, many of those who have helped out over the past year arrived for an hour of sharing good food, drink and music in the library at the first annual Reception for Library Supporters. A beautiful buffet was organized by library clerk Robin Lewis with contributions from other staff members and volunteers. Music was provided by Tara Carlson (violin) and Gem Helper (acoustic guitar). Tara and Gem are both members of the library’s championship Battle of the Books Team. For information on how you can help out, call the library at 845-439-5440.
New Times for Story Time at the Library
Children ages two to five and their siblings are welcome to storytime at the Livingston Manor Library from 11:15 – 11:45 a.m. and from 3:00 to 3:30 p.m. every Wednesday. The morning storytime now starts fifteen minutes later and the afternoon story time has been added to accommodate caregivers picking up students after school.
Children and their caregivers participate in a half hour of stories, songs, rhymes and games in a relaxed, comfortable environment. Story length is adjusted to suit the ages of the children present. Pre-registration is suggested but walk-ins are welcome.
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Hoos building fire
Tyler Young / Manor Ink
On November 20th, tragedy struck the Hoos building when two propane tank explosions set the entire structure ablaze. The fire started at Moose Be Morning at 3:33pm and traveled to the Lazy Beagle after the second explosion. The following fire stations attended; Jeffersonville, Liberty, Roscoe, White Sulfur, Youngsville and our own Livingston Manor Station. At 5:56 am the fire rekindled and burnt the remains. During both fires there were no injuries. Only a few fire men went to the hospital for smoke inhalation but were alive and well the next day. Four businesses were located in the Hoos building. These businesses include Willow and Brown, Moose Be Morning, The Lazy Beagle and The Hot Corner Sport Collectables.
On November 20th, tragedy struck the Hoos building when two propane tank explosions set the entire structure ablaze. The fire started at Moose Be Morning at 3:33pm and traveled to the Lazy Beagle after the second explosion. The following fire stations attended; Jeffersonville, Liberty, Roscoe, White Sulfur, Youngsville and our own Livingston Manor Station. At 5:56 am the fire rekindled and burnt the remains. During both fires there were no injuries. Only a few fire men went to the hospital for smoke inhalation but were alive and well the next day. Four businesses were located in the Hoos building. These businesses include Willow and Brown, Moose Be Morning, The Lazy Beagle and The Hot Corner Sport Collectables.
Praises are sung for heart of the manor: Carolyn bivins
Carolyn standing with her son and two grandchildren. Photo credit: Leif Johansen
Well-known local graphic artist Carolyn Bivins was given the 2012 Heart of the Manor award on Oct. 27 in a packed house dinner and ceremony at Lanza’s Country Inn. The award is given by the Livingston Manor Chamber of Commerce to an individual or individuals who work tirelessly for the benefit of the town.
Ms. Bivins is a resident of Willowemoc and the creative force behind the town’s Visitors Guide, Renaissance displays, livingstonmanor.org and marketing initiatives for businesses big and small. She is also the founder of the area’s former newspaper The Towne Crier and the key adult mentor for the new newspaper, Manor Ink which is based at the Livingston Manor Free Library and led by local young people. In many instances, Bivins can be found donating her time for the cause of the town and the organizations in it.
Bivins was regaled with speeches by chamber leaders, her own children, Christopher and Maria, and with an original song composed by local musician Van K. Morrow (see below MountainTones story).
Ms. Bivins is a resident of Willowemoc and the creative force behind the town’s Visitors Guide, Renaissance displays, livingstonmanor.org and marketing initiatives for businesses big and small. She is also the founder of the area’s former newspaper The Towne Crier and the key adult mentor for the new newspaper, Manor Ink which is based at the Livingston Manor Free Library and led by local young people. In many instances, Bivins can be found donating her time for the cause of the town and the organizations in it.
Bivins was regaled with speeches by chamber leaders, her own children, Christopher and Maria, and with an original song composed by local musician Van K. Morrow (see below MountainTones story).
from humble beginnings to an always growing band:
The Mountain tones
The Mountain Tones at the Trout Parade.
Brandon Sparkman / Manor Ink
In 2001, an unheard of band played at the tree lighting ceremony. This band consisted of only 5 members playing their first gig. This band would go on to march in many parades future and perform at many events. This marching band is known as the Mountain Tones.
Van Morrow, the one who began Mountain Tones and currently works at his business, Mountain Bear Crafts, was once the co-owner of the Town Crier. Late one night, Van discussed with the other two co-owners, Barbara Gref and David Dann, what to put into the new classified ad section. David had a kitten he needed a home for, Barbara had a bike to sell, and Van wanted to start a marching band. These were the first three ads.
Van went to cover the DeBruce Labor Day Parade in 2002. When he was there, he saw D.U.M.B. which stood for DeBruce Uniform Marching Bagpipes. They were a band that marched to a tape of Sousa music coming from a boombox. Van asked if he could get his drum to join the parade. The parade was stalled a few minutes as Van went home to get his drum. The Mountain Tones have been part of the DeBruce Parade ever since.
The Mountain Tones have performed for at many events. They have been in every Trout Parade, the Jeff Jamboree, the DeBruce Labor Day Parade, numerous Christmas events for the Sullivan Renaissance, the Rock Hill fire department, the James Dworetsky Parade in Jeffersonville at Thanksgiving time, and at the July 4th parades in Liberty.
The Mountain Tones are always looking for more members. Anyone who can play an instrument can join the band, which plays traditional marches, show tunes, pop songs, and novelties. If you are interested in joining, you can visit Van at Mountain Bear Crafts or call him at 845-439-8050.
In 2001, an unheard of band played at the tree lighting ceremony. This band consisted of only 5 members playing their first gig. This band would go on to march in many parades future and perform at many events. This marching band is known as the Mountain Tones.
Van Morrow, the one who began Mountain Tones and currently works at his business, Mountain Bear Crafts, was once the co-owner of the Town Crier. Late one night, Van discussed with the other two co-owners, Barbara Gref and David Dann, what to put into the new classified ad section. David had a kitten he needed a home for, Barbara had a bike to sell, and Van wanted to start a marching band. These were the first three ads.
Van went to cover the DeBruce Labor Day Parade in 2002. When he was there, he saw D.U.M.B. which stood for DeBruce Uniform Marching Bagpipes. They were a band that marched to a tape of Sousa music coming from a boombox. Van asked if he could get his drum to join the parade. The parade was stalled a few minutes as Van went home to get his drum. The Mountain Tones have been part of the DeBruce Parade ever since.
The Mountain Tones have performed for at many events. They have been in every Trout Parade, the Jeff Jamboree, the DeBruce Labor Day Parade, numerous Christmas events for the Sullivan Renaissance, the Rock Hill fire department, the James Dworetsky Parade in Jeffersonville at Thanksgiving time, and at the July 4th parades in Liberty.
The Mountain Tones are always looking for more members. Anyone who can play an instrument can join the band, which plays traditional marches, show tunes, pop songs, and novelties. If you are interested in joining, you can visit Van at Mountain Bear Crafts or call him at 845-439-8050.
Girls sectional champs
Photo credit: AP
Michael Layumas/ Manor Ink
Livingston Manor’s girls soccer varsity team is on a roll. The girls’ varsity soccer team is going to the fourth regional playoffs. Their wins have led to yet another sectional title. The team consists of the following members: Meagan Edwards, Cortney Evans, Cassidy Lewis, Faith Mills, Imani Miranda, Jami Sedlacek, Paige Severing,Sophia Zayas, Cindy Zheng, Emily Gorr, Ami Calo, Krystal Lugo, Farrah Mills, Tabitha Van Wagner, Jenna Zayas, Jordyne Shaver and Annaliese Gorr. Farrah Mills is the leading scorer, while Annaliese Gorr is only a freshmen and the youngest on the team. These girls are truly a remarkable team and Manor Ink wishes them good luck in the years that follow. Mrs. Davis, the coach, said she is incredibly proud of her team. This will be their third sectional title, the other titles were won in 2007 and 2009.
Livingston Manor’s girls soccer varsity team is on a roll. The girls’ varsity soccer team is going to the fourth regional playoffs. Their wins have led to yet another sectional title. The team consists of the following members: Meagan Edwards, Cortney Evans, Cassidy Lewis, Faith Mills, Imani Miranda, Jami Sedlacek, Paige Severing,Sophia Zayas, Cindy Zheng, Emily Gorr, Ami Calo, Krystal Lugo, Farrah Mills, Tabitha Van Wagner, Jenna Zayas, Jordyne Shaver and Annaliese Gorr. Farrah Mills is the leading scorer, while Annaliese Gorr is only a freshmen and the youngest on the team. These girls are truly a remarkable team and Manor Ink wishes them good luck in the years that follow. Mrs. Davis, the coach, said she is incredibly proud of her team. This will be their third sectional title, the other titles were won in 2007 and 2009.
Photo credit: AP
Photo credit: AP
Shop local for the holidays
Nathaniel DePaul/ Manor Ink
Many people travel to far-away department stores and malls for their holiday shopping needs. Most people don’t realize that there are many great deals right here in Livingston Manor.
Economic experts say there are many reasons why people should shop locally. First, shoppers save gas money, as they only drive downtown instead of downstate. Also, by buying locally, consumers will support their own town’s economy, as well as helping local store proprietors. Although, the main thing is that shoppers would be buying products that are high-quality and in many cases are made in Sullivan County. Why wouldn’t they buy here?
Also, many stores offer specials and promotions on holiday goods, “Making those big stores look like amateurs,” one observer said. On Main Street in Livingston Manor alone, there are at least 10 shops that offer gift-buying opportunities and chances for buying gift certificates. Watch Livingston Manor Ink on Facebook and the Manor Ink December print issue for more information about downtown deals for the holidays.
Many people travel to far-away department stores and malls for their holiday shopping needs. Most people don’t realize that there are many great deals right here in Livingston Manor.
Economic experts say there are many reasons why people should shop locally. First, shoppers save gas money, as they only drive downtown instead of downstate. Also, by buying locally, consumers will support their own town’s economy, as well as helping local store proprietors. Although, the main thing is that shoppers would be buying products that are high-quality and in many cases are made in Sullivan County. Why wouldn’t they buy here?
Also, many stores offer specials and promotions on holiday goods, “Making those big stores look like amateurs,” one observer said. On Main Street in Livingston Manor alone, there are at least 10 shops that offer gift-buying opportunities and chances for buying gift certificates. Watch Livingston Manor Ink on Facebook and the Manor Ink December print issue for more information about downtown deals for the holidays.
Morgan outdoors
Morgan Outdoors caters to the outside enthusiasts. It is an all-season shop that sells warm clothes including socks and long underwear. Looking for a great gift? Books, boots, birds, Burt’s Bees, camping and hiking equipment, outerwear, puppets, snowshoes, and the list goes on.
Located at 46 Main Street, 845-439-5507 or online at www.morgan-outdoors.com.
Located at 46 Main Street, 845-439-5507 or online at www.morgan-outdoors.com.
Beth's Headquarters
Beth’s Headquarters, a full service unisex salon, is located on 47B Main Street in Livingston Manor, NY. 845-439-4790.
Specials on hair care products are run every month, and this month’s special is Buy 2 Hair Care Products & Get 25% Off.
Gift Certificates are available for a wide range of services including haircuts, styling, color, highlights, Keratin Infused Treatments, nail care, spa services, tanning, waxing and feather extensions.
Specials on hair care products are run every month, and this month’s special is Buy 2 Hair Care Products & Get 25% Off.
Gift Certificates are available for a wide range of services including haircuts, styling, color, highlights, Keratin Infused Treatments, nail care, spa services, tanning, waxing and feather extensions.
wildlife gift shop
The Wildlife Gift Shop is located at 5 Main Street.
There is a wide selection of gifts including suncatchers, Russell Stover candies, jams, jellies, jewelry, afghans, socks, greeting cards, notepaper, candles and baby items, plus a decorated Christmas room is filled with festive holiday favorites. 845 439-3938.
There is a wide selection of gifts including suncatchers, Russell Stover candies, jams, jellies, jewelry, afghans, socks, greeting cards, notepaper, candles and baby items, plus a decorated Christmas room is filled with festive holiday favorites. 845 439-3938.
the plunk shop
The Plunk Shop is a boutique shop located on 39 Main Street.
Products include handmade jewelry, greeting cards, infant toys such as stuffed animals, custom handbags and tutus, and artwork from all price ranges. There is a display that features a number of used electric guitars that are great for beginners. Gift certificates in the form of Plunk Cash can be purchased at the front desk.
The Plunk Shop was started three years ago and has since expanded to the barn on Main Street. A Black Friday Sale will take place November 23rd starting at 11 am through November 24th.
Products include handmade jewelry, greeting cards, infant toys such as stuffed animals, custom handbags and tutus, and artwork from all price ranges. There is a display that features a number of used electric guitars that are great for beginners. Gift certificates in the form of Plunk Cash can be purchased at the front desk.
The Plunk Shop was started three years ago and has since expanded to the barn on Main Street. A Black Friday Sale will take place November 23rd starting at 11 am through November 24th.
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Flood Update
Gem Helper / Manor Ink
Since the flash flood of September 18, the town has been working very hard to get Livingston Manor back on its feet. Three bridges on Cattail Creek were damaged. Town of Rockland Supervisor Ed Weitmann explained to Manor Ink Mentor Marge Feuerstein about the problems that the bridges had. The first bridge, on Hoos Road, was a Town of Rockland bridge. It had been completely
destroyed and washed away. The new bridge will have a 40ft span and will rest on metal sheets that will be slid 20 feet into the ground. Outside contractors have been hired for this bridge. The second bridge was private, so the repairs will depend on the owners. The third bridge on Finch Street, is county owned. It had a lot of trees, branches, and other debris that had to be taken off and around the bridge, so that it could be accessible. Without state or federal help, the town and county have been working very hard to rebuild the town.
Since the flash flood of September 18, the town has been working very hard to get Livingston Manor back on its feet. Three bridges on Cattail Creek were damaged. Town of Rockland Supervisor Ed Weitmann explained to Manor Ink Mentor Marge Feuerstein about the problems that the bridges had. The first bridge, on Hoos Road, was a Town of Rockland bridge. It had been completely
destroyed and washed away. The new bridge will have a 40ft span and will rest on metal sheets that will be slid 20 feet into the ground. Outside contractors have been hired for this bridge. The second bridge was private, so the repairs will depend on the owners. The third bridge on Finch Street, is county owned. It had a lot of trees, branches, and other debris that had to be taken off and around the bridge, so that it could be accessible. Without state or federal help, the town and county have been working very hard to rebuild the town.
Photo credit: Marge Feuerstein
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THE BIGGEST FISH, so far, for Troy Edwards, seen here with his Grandpa, Pete Feinberg. Pulaski, NY October 14, 2012
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Nov. 3 Update on the County's EMergency Status
David Fanslau
November 3, 2012 – 4:30 PM
Emergency Operations Center, Bethel, NY – Sullivan County Manager David Fanslau issued the following statement: “A limited State of Emergency has been extend through 12:01 AM Monday to permit County officials to continue to coordinate efforts with the Public Works crews and utilities crews to open County and Town Roads. We had a conference call with County and Town Highway officials at 4:00 PM today, and we have a call at 7:30 Sunday morning with Highway Officials, and 10:00 with Orange and Rockland Utilities, and at 11:00 with NYSEG, and a call at 4:00 Sunday afternoon for County and Town officials.
Transportation to and from shelter facilities for showers and food would be available. Contact or report to one of the warming stations, and arrangements will be made. All information posted is available at 845-807-0800.
NYSEG and Orange & Rockland Utilities have staff at our Emergency Operations Center. Utilities trucks are being paired with Public Works crews to attend to opening the remaining County and Town Roads that have trees and wires down. The main issues remain that 16,000 locations remain without power throughout the County, County and Town Roads have hazardous conditions and those without power are in need of dry ice and bottled water.
NYSEG representatives anticipate the majority of power restoration will take place by midnight on Sunday. NYSEG crews are dispersed throughout Sullivan County repairing the major transmission lines and completing repairs to substations. NYSEG crews have also teamed up with town highway departments to complete the opening of roads for emergency vehicles. Once this phase of repair is completed, restoration to individual homes and business will follow thereafter.
The utilities companies should complete their assessment stage, which will be followed by restoring power to their substations, followed by restoring power to the distribution system that provides power to residents and businesses. The Sullivan county Legislature and Town officials remain engage and concerned with the conditions that need to be addressed as a result of Hurricane Sandy.
The following is an update regarding the recovery efforts of impacts associated with Hurricane Sandy:
SULLIVAN COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGMENT
HURRICANE SANDY RESOURCE UPDATE: November 3, 2012 | 4:00pm
· NYSEG Dry Ice distribution as follows: (while supplies last)
o Livingston Manor Fire Department (11am-exhausted)
o Liberty Police Department (noon – 7pm)
o White Lake Fire Department (noon-7pm)
o Monticello Fire Department (1pm-7pm)
o Village of Woodridge Municipal Hall (ongoing)
o Mamakating Town Hall (10am-noon)
o Claryville FD (ongoing)
o Highland Town Hall (ongoing)
· Current Outage Estimates
o NYSEG – 9800
o O&R – 4143
o Central Hudson - 421
· Storm Helpline and Resources:
o 2-1-1
o Non-Emergency Trees Down Reporting 845-807-0877
o NYS Helpline: 1-888-769-7243
· Shelter(s)
o Sullivan County Community College Fieldhouse, Loch Sheldrake, NY (Staffed by Red Cross)
o Ted Stroebel Building (Jefferson St, Monticello)
· Comfort Stations:
o Forestburgh Fire Department (Shower, charging, water refill, warming, food)
o American Legion Ambulance (Showers, food)
o Liberty Fire Department – till 6pm (warming, charging station)
o Mamakating Town Park - till 11pm each day (Showers and warming)
o Neversink Fire Department (Water refill, warming)
o Lumberland Town Hall
o Thompson Town Hall
o Smallwood Fire Department
o Liberty High School – 7am-3pm (Showers available bring your own supplies)
o Monticello Middle School - Sunday 9am-2pm (Showers, recharge)
o Village of Woodridge Municipal Hall (Food, water, warming, dry ice)
o Eldred High School Sat & Sun 3-9pm (showers – bring your own supplies)
o Fallsburg High School Sat and Sun 11am-2pm (showers – bring your own supplies)
· Road Closures:
o T/Forestburgh
§ Baer Rd
§ Hartwood Club Rd
o T/Lumberland
§ McDonald Rd
§ Birch Rd
Public works and utilities crews are working together and diligently to get power restored. Power outages continue to be expected to be prolonged and last for several days. Regular updates will be provided throughout the weekend.
For more information: David.Fanslau@co.sullivan.ny.us
November 3, 2012 – 4:30 PM
Emergency Operations Center, Bethel, NY – Sullivan County Manager David Fanslau issued the following statement: “A limited State of Emergency has been extend through 12:01 AM Monday to permit County officials to continue to coordinate efforts with the Public Works crews and utilities crews to open County and Town Roads. We had a conference call with County and Town Highway officials at 4:00 PM today, and we have a call at 7:30 Sunday morning with Highway Officials, and 10:00 with Orange and Rockland Utilities, and at 11:00 with NYSEG, and a call at 4:00 Sunday afternoon for County and Town officials.
Transportation to and from shelter facilities for showers and food would be available. Contact or report to one of the warming stations, and arrangements will be made. All information posted is available at 845-807-0800.
NYSEG and Orange & Rockland Utilities have staff at our Emergency Operations Center. Utilities trucks are being paired with Public Works crews to attend to opening the remaining County and Town Roads that have trees and wires down. The main issues remain that 16,000 locations remain without power throughout the County, County and Town Roads have hazardous conditions and those without power are in need of dry ice and bottled water.
NYSEG representatives anticipate the majority of power restoration will take place by midnight on Sunday. NYSEG crews are dispersed throughout Sullivan County repairing the major transmission lines and completing repairs to substations. NYSEG crews have also teamed up with town highway departments to complete the opening of roads for emergency vehicles. Once this phase of repair is completed, restoration to individual homes and business will follow thereafter.
The utilities companies should complete their assessment stage, which will be followed by restoring power to their substations, followed by restoring power to the distribution system that provides power to residents and businesses. The Sullivan county Legislature and Town officials remain engage and concerned with the conditions that need to be addressed as a result of Hurricane Sandy.
The following is an update regarding the recovery efforts of impacts associated with Hurricane Sandy:
SULLIVAN COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGMENT
HURRICANE SANDY RESOURCE UPDATE: November 3, 2012 | 4:00pm
· NYSEG Dry Ice distribution as follows: (while supplies last)
o Livingston Manor Fire Department (11am-exhausted)
o Liberty Police Department (noon – 7pm)
o White Lake Fire Department (noon-7pm)
o Monticello Fire Department (1pm-7pm)
o Village of Woodridge Municipal Hall (ongoing)
o Mamakating Town Hall (10am-noon)
o Claryville FD (ongoing)
o Highland Town Hall (ongoing)
· Current Outage Estimates
o NYSEG – 9800
o O&R – 4143
o Central Hudson - 421
· Storm Helpline and Resources:
o 2-1-1
o Non-Emergency Trees Down Reporting 845-807-0877
o NYS Helpline: 1-888-769-7243
· Shelter(s)
o Sullivan County Community College Fieldhouse, Loch Sheldrake, NY (Staffed by Red Cross)
o Ted Stroebel Building (Jefferson St, Monticello)
· Comfort Stations:
o Forestburgh Fire Department (Shower, charging, water refill, warming, food)
o American Legion Ambulance (Showers, food)
o Liberty Fire Department – till 6pm (warming, charging station)
o Mamakating Town Park - till 11pm each day (Showers and warming)
o Neversink Fire Department (Water refill, warming)
o Lumberland Town Hall
o Thompson Town Hall
o Smallwood Fire Department
o Liberty High School – 7am-3pm (Showers available bring your own supplies)
o Monticello Middle School - Sunday 9am-2pm (Showers, recharge)
o Village of Woodridge Municipal Hall (Food, water, warming, dry ice)
o Eldred High School Sat & Sun 3-9pm (showers – bring your own supplies)
o Fallsburg High School Sat and Sun 11am-2pm (showers – bring your own supplies)
· Road Closures:
o T/Forestburgh
§ Baer Rd
§ Hartwood Club Rd
o T/Lumberland
§ McDonald Rd
§ Birch Rd
Public works and utilities crews are working together and diligently to get power restored. Power outages continue to be expected to be prolonged and last for several days. Regular updates will be provided throughout the weekend.
For more information: David.Fanslau@co.sullivan.ny.us
Sandy Swings...and misses?
From sandbags to tarps to barricades, Livingston Manor residents were prepared for the worst that category 1 hurricane "Sandy" had to offer. When word got out that 10 inches of rain could hit the area, people scrambled to get all of their belongings far above ground. However, when Sandy delivered less than 3 inches of rain to Sullivan County, people were elated that all was well in the streams of Livingston Manor. Unfortunately, what this storm lacked in precipitation, it made up for in wind. Gusts in the area were up to 80mph at times, although there was a constant wind speed of about 40-45mph. Trees across many of the roads in the county were the biggest issue, although some houses got the same treatment. Great job to everyone that helped keep our wonderful place in the Catskills ready for anything a storm could throw at us!
Although Hurricane Sandy bypassed us, places like Brooklyn in the photo above got hit hard.
Town prepares shelters
Saturday, October 27, 2012--Town of Rockland Supervisor Ed Weitmann says the town is preparing two shelters in advance of Sandy, the oncoming hurricane. The first is at the town hall on upper Main Street. The other is at the Presbyterian Church on Rock Avenue--near the intersection of Pearl Street. More information will be posted on this website as the situation of Sandy continues to unfold.
The October issue hits the streets!
As Time Capsule is Opened, A 'Cool Beans' Moment
by Gem Helper / Manor Ink
It was a blast to the past with an all-star cast. On September 29, 2012 at approximately 9:15 a.m, the time capsule that had been buried for 20 years was opened. This year’s seniors, the class of 2012, dug up the capsule on Thursday. It was buried by the class of ’92 right outside the senior lounge in the grass. Three members of the class were there to watch.
The time capsule was an airtight cooler that had been glued shut. It contained a baseball, cleats, troll dolls, suntan lotion, a softball, a Flash comic book, a shot glass, 4 two dollar bills in a broken picture frame, class pictures, a band aid, a written manuscript, cd’s, a budget book, class cups, a toy helicopter, metals, a rusty penny, a hockey puck, a friendship bracelet, a year book, and a few other things. The softball was signed as a memory because that year, Manor had been the softball champions.
The time capsule showed what life had been like 20 years ago. The pictures had shown the style and the comic, toys, and cd had shown what people had done for fun. Something interesting that I saw was a piece of paper with beans on it wrapped in plastic wrap that said “cool beans”. When asked what it was, one of the class member said that “cool beans” was a phrase that was once popular. The more things change, the more things stay the same.
It was a blast to the past with an all-star cast. On September 29, 2012 at approximately 9:15 a.m, the time capsule that had been buried for 20 years was opened. This year’s seniors, the class of 2012, dug up the capsule on Thursday. It was buried by the class of ’92 right outside the senior lounge in the grass. Three members of the class were there to watch.
The time capsule was an airtight cooler that had been glued shut. It contained a baseball, cleats, troll dolls, suntan lotion, a softball, a Flash comic book, a shot glass, 4 two dollar bills in a broken picture frame, class pictures, a band aid, a written manuscript, cd’s, a budget book, class cups, a toy helicopter, metals, a rusty penny, a hockey puck, a friendship bracelet, a year book, and a few other things. The softball was signed as a memory because that year, Manor had been the softball champions.
The time capsule showed what life had been like 20 years ago. The pictures had shown the style and the comic, toys, and cd had shown what people had done for fun. Something interesting that I saw was a piece of paper with beans on it wrapped in plastic wrap that said “cool beans”. When asked what it was, one of the class member said that “cool beans” was a phrase that was once popular. The more things change, the more things stay the same.
Flood Solutions Not Easy to Find
by Nathaniel DePaul / Manor Ink
Many people believe that the town isn’t working on rivers because they are just unwilling to act. According to our Town Supervisor and District Legislator, this is untrue.
The real reason is that there are restrictions set by the DEC. One main restriction is that the town cannot work on private property without permits that are difficult to get, and almost all our local rivers and streams run through private property. Funding is also a problem, as all repairs are paid for out of the town budget. The repairs cost about $2,000,000., but the FEMA assistance money can only be received if $25 million worth of damage is done.
A study done recently by the Army Corps of Engineers is nearly finished. It was done at the point where the stream merge, as this was thought to be a major flooding point. The findings were used to create three possible major
solutions. These included building a dry pond on the airport property, creating a floodplain on the old chicken plant property, and doing something about the bottleneck at the Main Street bridge. Unfortunately, all three involved properties are private.
The county is helping a lot with the rebuilding of our town. The county is helping with all things that they have jurisdiction over, which includes soil, water, bridges, and roads. They are very much involved, and many repairs are moving quickly. Roads are already repaired, as well as other things.
County Legislator Kathleen Vetter, who represents the district that includes Livingston Manor says, “Neighbors could get together to help one another recover from losses in the flood.” What she means is that a non-able person with tools can ask an able person to help them clean up and make repairs. She also agrees that the County is an agency that is helping the flood relief.
Town of Rockland Supervisor, Edward Weitmann, is working very closely with the DEC and the County Board to help our town. He also says, “This is not a fish issue.” He means that although many people think the town is concentrated on the fish, they are not. They’re working on the safety and relief of flood victims, Mr. Weitmann emphasized.
Many people believe that the town isn’t working on rivers because they are just unwilling to act. According to our Town Supervisor and District Legislator, this is untrue.
The real reason is that there are restrictions set by the DEC. One main restriction is that the town cannot work on private property without permits that are difficult to get, and almost all our local rivers and streams run through private property. Funding is also a problem, as all repairs are paid for out of the town budget. The repairs cost about $2,000,000., but the FEMA assistance money can only be received if $25 million worth of damage is done.
A study done recently by the Army Corps of Engineers is nearly finished. It was done at the point where the stream merge, as this was thought to be a major flooding point. The findings were used to create three possible major
solutions. These included building a dry pond on the airport property, creating a floodplain on the old chicken plant property, and doing something about the bottleneck at the Main Street bridge. Unfortunately, all three involved properties are private.
The county is helping a lot with the rebuilding of our town. The county is helping with all things that they have jurisdiction over, which includes soil, water, bridges, and roads. They are very much involved, and many repairs are moving quickly. Roads are already repaired, as well as other things.
County Legislator Kathleen Vetter, who represents the district that includes Livingston Manor says, “Neighbors could get together to help one another recover from losses in the flood.” What she means is that a non-able person with tools can ask an able person to help them clean up and make repairs. She also agrees that the County is an agency that is helping the flood relief.
Town of Rockland Supervisor, Edward Weitmann, is working very closely with the DEC and the County Board to help our town. He also says, “This is not a fish issue.” He means that although many people think the town is concentrated on the fish, they are not. They’re working on the safety and relief of flood victims, Mr. Weitmann emphasized.
Photos of September 18th Flood
Photo credit: Dawn Delamater Ehlers
Frequent Flooding
Becomes an Even Bigger Problem
by Gem Helper / Manor Ink
In Livingston Manor, people are more concerned than ever about all the flooding. They have a reason to be too, the “hundred year floods” are starting to become more and more frequent. In fact, there has been one every year since 2004. On September 18, 2012, another flood
occurred. It was pouring that day and by late morning, talk about a flood was already happening. By the end of the school day, there were already flooded lawns and huge puddles on the street. At 6:30, 2 feet of water were on Main Street. Main Street became the “main river” by nighttime. And worse, the Cattail Brook was turned into a raging brown mini-river and by 7 p.m. it was taking down trees, blocking bridges and eroding almost all the ground in its path, even the ground underneath people’s houses.
By midnight, the highwaters had mostly subsided and the highway crew, fire department, and the county public works department were working to get everything cleaned up. There were 30 dump trucks full of debris. There was a two-hour delay the next day at school, but even then, a lot of students were absent. Most of them couldn’t leave because major bridges and some private ones weren’t
accessible because of flood damage. One family had to use their four-wheelers to get around.
There was a lot of damage caused by the flood. On Hoos Road, a bridge replacement was needed, there was debris removal, pavement repair, and ditch repair on Finch Street. Debris removal was an issue and retaining walls now need to be installed on Shin Creek Road. There were shoulder repairs needed on Old Liberty Road and Yorktown Road. Ragin Road also needed shoulder repairs and grading, and Hazel Spur Road needed debris to be removed and grading. A few houses on Shandelee Road near town need new foundations, and some places in town needed to be evacuated. Up and down Main Street, the road had been torn up, and many businesses were flooded. People reported damaged roofs, decks and garages. Backyards and driveways were also lost, some were just washed away. Somebody even lost their vintage Corvette in the river. This is some of the damage this year’s flood left behind.
Even though the flood was declared a State of Emergency, Livingston Manor will not be getting help from SEMO or FEMA (State Emergency Management Office and Federal Emergency Management Agency) because there wasn’t enough damage donein dollar figures. The next day, the state DEC (Department of Environmental Conservation) sent Brian Drum to collect records and see the damage. Assemblywoman Aileen Gunther also came to town to survey the damage, and the Red Cross stayed for two days. To help the victims with the flood, the town Flood Relief Fund has been set up again. Manor Ink held a fund raiser on the 29th of September. 75% of the funds raised – almost $400 – went to the fund.
In Livingston Manor, people are more concerned than ever about all the flooding. They have a reason to be too, the “hundred year floods” are starting to become more and more frequent. In fact, there has been one every year since 2004. On September 18, 2012, another flood
occurred. It was pouring that day and by late morning, talk about a flood was already happening. By the end of the school day, there were already flooded lawns and huge puddles on the street. At 6:30, 2 feet of water were on Main Street. Main Street became the “main river” by nighttime. And worse, the Cattail Brook was turned into a raging brown mini-river and by 7 p.m. it was taking down trees, blocking bridges and eroding almost all the ground in its path, even the ground underneath people’s houses.
By midnight, the highwaters had mostly subsided and the highway crew, fire department, and the county public works department were working to get everything cleaned up. There were 30 dump trucks full of debris. There was a two-hour delay the next day at school, but even then, a lot of students were absent. Most of them couldn’t leave because major bridges and some private ones weren’t
accessible because of flood damage. One family had to use their four-wheelers to get around.
There was a lot of damage caused by the flood. On Hoos Road, a bridge replacement was needed, there was debris removal, pavement repair, and ditch repair on Finch Street. Debris removal was an issue and retaining walls now need to be installed on Shin Creek Road. There were shoulder repairs needed on Old Liberty Road and Yorktown Road. Ragin Road also needed shoulder repairs and grading, and Hazel Spur Road needed debris to be removed and grading. A few houses on Shandelee Road near town need new foundations, and some places in town needed to be evacuated. Up and down Main Street, the road had been torn up, and many businesses were flooded. People reported damaged roofs, decks and garages. Backyards and driveways were also lost, some were just washed away. Somebody even lost their vintage Corvette in the river. This is some of the damage this year’s flood left behind.
Even though the flood was declared a State of Emergency, Livingston Manor will not be getting help from SEMO or FEMA (State Emergency Management Office and Federal Emergency Management Agency) because there wasn’t enough damage donein dollar figures. The next day, the state DEC (Department of Environmental Conservation) sent Brian Drum to collect records and see the damage. Assemblywoman Aileen Gunther also came to town to survey the damage, and the Red Cross stayed for two days. To help the victims with the flood, the town Flood Relief Fund has been set up again. Manor Ink held a fund raiser on the 29th of September. 75% of the funds raised – almost $400 – went to the fund.
What Can Be Done?
People offer opinions in survey at the Sept. 29 Manor Ink Fundraiser held at Morgan Outdoors on Main Street. Eight people took a survey about the flood. two of those people were affected by the flood and three had been affected before. Of the two that were affected on Sept. 18, one hadn’t been affected before.
Opinions on what should be done varied, someone thought that it would be a good idea to get volunteers to help clean up, somebody thought that it would be good to change the water velocity by dredging. There were ideas about having a run-off area outside of the town by clearing land, another blamed global warming and a high population, another thought that a dam would be a good idea, somebody suggested that the river walls be built up better and that the streams should be cleared, while another person suggested taking down the bridges and replacing them with rocks.
The people who took the surveys were also asked about what they personally were going to do as a result of the flood. Some said that they were going to move, some said that they were going to sponsor funds and organizations that were set up to help the flood victims, someone wanted the state to help out, and somebody said that they had to pay to get their place of business fixed again.
From the events of the past few years, it is clear that water is a forceful element of nature that can both destroy, as well as sustain.
Opinions on what should be done varied, someone thought that it would be a good idea to get volunteers to help clean up, somebody thought that it would be good to change the water velocity by dredging. There were ideas about having a run-off area outside of the town by clearing land, another blamed global warming and a high population, another thought that a dam would be a good idea, somebody suggested that the river walls be built up better and that the streams should be cleared, while another person suggested taking down the bridges and replacing them with rocks.
The people who took the surveys were also asked about what they personally were going to do as a result of the flood. Some said that they were going to move, some said that they were going to sponsor funds and organizations that were set up to help the flood victims, someone wanted the state to help out, and somebody said that they had to pay to get their place of business fixed again.
From the events of the past few years, it is clear that water is a forceful element of nature that can both destroy, as well as sustain.
Chronicle of recent floods in Livingston Manor
The September 18, 2012, flood exactly eight years the day that another severe flood swept through the Catskills and hit Livingston Manor hard. There have been quite a few floods over the past 16 years.
• Jan. 19, 1996
• Dec. 17, 2000
• Sept. 18, 2004
• April 2 - 3, 2005
• June 28, 2006
• June 16, 2007 *
• Aug. 28, 2011 **
• Sept. 18, 2012
Each of these took increasingly severe tolls on Livingston Manor and Roscoe. The 2006 flood resulted in a fatality -- that of 15-year-old Jamie Bertholf who died in the early morning hours when her house just across the Finch Street bridge was swept off its foundation by the Cattail Brook in Livingston Manor.
*The flash flood of 2007, while not a Livingston Manor flood, killed three people just a few miles away,
west of Roscoe.
** Hurricane Irene.
• Jan. 19, 1996
• Dec. 17, 2000
• Sept. 18, 2004
• April 2 - 3, 2005
• June 28, 2006
• June 16, 2007 *
• Aug. 28, 2011 **
• Sept. 18, 2012
Each of these took increasingly severe tolls on Livingston Manor and Roscoe. The 2006 flood resulted in a fatality -- that of 15-year-old Jamie Bertholf who died in the early morning hours when her house just across the Finch Street bridge was swept off its foundation by the Cattail Brook in Livingston Manor.
*The flash flood of 2007, while not a Livingston Manor flood, killed three people just a few miles away,
west of Roscoe.
** Hurricane Irene.
Fun with Birds of Prey
by Nathaniel DePaul / Manor Ink
The Bird of Prey Day finally came about. It was held on the Livingston Manor Central School grounds for almost the whole day of September 29. The host was general falconer Peter Chiavaro. He showed off a falcon, as well as many other birds of prey, including a Barn Owl, some Peregrine Falcons, a few Red-tailed Hawks and many more.
There were also many other attractions besides the birds. The event featured many food vendors including the Livingston Manor Fire Department Ladies’ Auxiliary, the Class of 2013 chicken barbecue, and the Class of 2014’s beverages and snacks. Local businesses present were Mountain Bear Crafts, Jeff Bank, and a woodcarver. A K-9 unit demonstration by DEC officer Scott Steingart was there as well, showing the department’s six-year veteran German shepherd, Buck. Sponsors included Jeff Bank of Livingston Manor, the Livingston Manor Chamber of Commerce, the Livingston Manor Community Center, Willow and Brown and All American Event Rentals.
Inside the new gym, a presentation from the Ravenbeards Wildlife Center (a rehabilitation center) displayed and talked about a Screech Owl, a Barred Owl, and a Barn Owl.Birds of prey in the wild can live to be up to 8 years old, while those in captivity can live up to 35 years.
At the end of the day, there was a falcon demonstration on the football field by a master falconer who showed off the speed and agility of the two birds. A Red-tailed Hawk which was rehabilitated for 30 months by the New York State Falconry Association, was released back into the wild.
After the event, Bird of Prey Day host Peter Chiavaro reported that more than 450 people attended and that more than $2,000 was raised which would be donated to the needy families and children from the school district. “I am more than delighted we could all make this a successful event,” Chiavaro said.
The Bird of Prey Day finally came about. It was held on the Livingston Manor Central School grounds for almost the whole day of September 29. The host was general falconer Peter Chiavaro. He showed off a falcon, as well as many other birds of prey, including a Barn Owl, some Peregrine Falcons, a few Red-tailed Hawks and many more.
There were also many other attractions besides the birds. The event featured many food vendors including the Livingston Manor Fire Department Ladies’ Auxiliary, the Class of 2013 chicken barbecue, and the Class of 2014’s beverages and snacks. Local businesses present were Mountain Bear Crafts, Jeff Bank, and a woodcarver. A K-9 unit demonstration by DEC officer Scott Steingart was there as well, showing the department’s six-year veteran German shepherd, Buck. Sponsors included Jeff Bank of Livingston Manor, the Livingston Manor Chamber of Commerce, the Livingston Manor Community Center, Willow and Brown and All American Event Rentals.
Inside the new gym, a presentation from the Ravenbeards Wildlife Center (a rehabilitation center) displayed and talked about a Screech Owl, a Barred Owl, and a Barn Owl.Birds of prey in the wild can live to be up to 8 years old, while those in captivity can live up to 35 years.
At the end of the day, there was a falcon demonstration on the football field by a master falconer who showed off the speed and agility of the two birds. A Red-tailed Hawk which was rehabilitated for 30 months by the New York State Falconry Association, was released back into the wild.
After the event, Bird of Prey Day host Peter Chiavaro reported that more than 450 people attended and that more than $2,000 was raised which would be donated to the needy families and children from the school district. “I am more than delighted we could all make this a successful event,” Chiavaro said.
Photos of Bird of Prey Day
Photo credit: Nathaniel DePaul
Readings from the I-Ching at Morgan Outdoors. Photo by L. Lyons
Nearly $500 Raised for Manor Ink and for Flood Fund
by Gem Helper / Manor Ink
More than three dozen people gathered at Morgan Outdoors on Saturday, September 29, to have their futures read. The readings were from the ancient Chinese book, the I-Ching. There was a suggested donation to help with the Livingston Manor flood fund and Manor Ink. The event raised $232; an anonymous donor then matched those contributions for a total of $464 raised.
The readings, often seen under the general heading of “fortune telling” but really based on two Chinese religions, are really more along the lines of advice. Consultations with the “Book of Changes” were led by four readers over the course of the two-hour event.
“It was cool that it affected people and actually pertained to what they were thinking,” said Manor Ink staffer, high school senior Logan Thomas who assisted with many of the readings. For instance, said Logan, “Brandon Sparkman’s hexagram was represented by the Creative,” or hexagram number 1 consisting of a six-line drawing which stands for heaven. Some people felt that their hexagram reading was contradictory, others got chills from how relevant their hexagram was.
A vote taken by Manor Ink staff prior to the event designated that 75% of the money raised would go to the Flood Relief Fund, recently reactivated in the wake of the damaging Sept. 18 flood in which some people lost their homes and other property. The remainder of the funds will help Manor Ink pay for production costs and equipment.
Lisa Lyons, proprietor of Morgan Outdoors and host of the benefit event said the readings and the event in general were “fabulous.”
More than three dozen people gathered at Morgan Outdoors on Saturday, September 29, to have their futures read. The readings were from the ancient Chinese book, the I-Ching. There was a suggested donation to help with the Livingston Manor flood fund and Manor Ink. The event raised $232; an anonymous donor then matched those contributions for a total of $464 raised.
The readings, often seen under the general heading of “fortune telling” but really based on two Chinese religions, are really more along the lines of advice. Consultations with the “Book of Changes” were led by four readers over the course of the two-hour event.
“It was cool that it affected people and actually pertained to what they were thinking,” said Manor Ink staffer, high school senior Logan Thomas who assisted with many of the readings. For instance, said Logan, “Brandon Sparkman’s hexagram was represented by the Creative,” or hexagram number 1 consisting of a six-line drawing which stands for heaven. Some people felt that their hexagram reading was contradictory, others got chills from how relevant their hexagram was.
A vote taken by Manor Ink staff prior to the event designated that 75% of the money raised would go to the Flood Relief Fund, recently reactivated in the wake of the damaging Sept. 18 flood in which some people lost their homes and other property. The remainder of the funds will help Manor Ink pay for production costs and equipment.
Lisa Lyons, proprietor of Morgan Outdoors and host of the benefit event said the readings and the event in general were “fabulous.”
School Plans Meeting on Oct. 3 about
a probable December vote on needs at the buildings
LIVINGSTON MANOR, NY, Wednesday, SEPT. 26, 2012 -- The administration of Livingston Manor Central School will convene a meeting next week about various needs in the buildings and the need for a vote on the expense.
Darlene Smith, the school district clerk, sent Manor Ink this notice.
Board Workshop on Capital Project Planning
As part of the long-term facilities, maintenance plan for the Livingston Manor Central School District, the Board of Education, will hold a board workshop on Wednesday, October 3, 2012 from 6:00 pm to approximately 9:00 pm in the Conference Room (original elementary library), first floor of the school, for the purpose of capital project planning. A representative from BCK, the district’s architectural and engineering firm, will be present to review the potential scope of work for a capital project to update plumbing, electrical, and other interior or exterior work as identified on the district’s five-year Building Conditions Survey completed in 2010. The Board of Education and Superintendent will work with BCK to prioritize necessary improvements and are expected to narrow the scope of the project at this work session. A pre-referendum timeline will be available which identifies a potential public referendum vote of December 12, 2012. The session is open to the public. Community members are welcome and encouraged to attend.
Recycle Your Ink Cartridges
by Leif Johansen / Manor Ink
The Livingston Manor Library is now collecting empty inkjet cartridges for recycling. The library receives up to $4.00 for each cartridge recycled. Cartridges can be deposited in the collecting box located next to the front door in the library.
Cartridges manufactured by the following companies are accepted: Dell, Apple, Lexmark, Canon, Hewlitt Packard, Compaq and Sharp.
Simply place your old cartridge in a plastic sandwich bag and deposit it in the box. Most businesses simply throw their empty cartridges into the garbage, so check at work to see if they would donate their would-be garbage. No large laser cartridges are accepted with this program.
In addition to raising money for the Livingston Manor Library, recycling inkjet cartridges helps the environment. Nearly 1 million inkjets are thrown into our landfills every day. Fewer than 5% of cartridges produced are recycled. It takes over 1,000 years for the plastic they are made of to decompose.
The Livingston Manor Library is now collecting empty inkjet cartridges for recycling. The library receives up to $4.00 for each cartridge recycled. Cartridges can be deposited in the collecting box located next to the front door in the library.
Cartridges manufactured by the following companies are accepted: Dell, Apple, Lexmark, Canon, Hewlitt Packard, Compaq and Sharp.
Simply place your old cartridge in a plastic sandwich bag and deposit it in the box. Most businesses simply throw their empty cartridges into the garbage, so check at work to see if they would donate their would-be garbage. No large laser cartridges are accepted with this program.
In addition to raising money for the Livingston Manor Library, recycling inkjet cartridges helps the environment. Nearly 1 million inkjets are thrown into our landfills every day. Fewer than 5% of cartridges produced are recycled. It takes over 1,000 years for the plastic they are made of to decompose.
New Rig, Need Volunteers
The Livingston Manor Volunteer Ambulance Corps is pleased to announce the purchase of a new ambulance. The corps will be hosting an Open House/Wet Down at the building on 98 Main Street. The date has been postponed, check back for updates soon. Free refreshments will be served.
Come on down, check out the new ambulance, ask questions. Many of the corps’ dedicated
volunteers will be there, and will be happy to show you around. Volunteers will also offer free blood pressure screenings to anyone who would like one.
In a small town, having volunteers is a critical key to ensuring proper response time to emergencies.
“We are seriously in need of volunteers, especially EMTs,” said Stacie Dube, who has been a member since 2002. She said junior members can join at 16 and anyone who is 18 years old or over can become an Emergency Medical Technician. The corps will pay for the courses for anyone to become an EMT.
“We are always looking for men and women who would be willing to join us serving others,” Ms. Dube said.
The new ambulance is a 2011 Mercedes Benz van. It was purchased at a cost of $92,000. Members of the corps tested several models and found that the Mercedes model handled the best in winter conditions and also provided the best, smoothest ride for patients.
The ambulance is the newest of the two that the LMVAC always has. Ambulances are purchased from funds in the corps savings account. The corps provides services at no cost to those whose insurance does not cover the expense, however the corps is able to bill when patients have coverage.
"It’s 3:00AM. Your loved one awakens you, saying that they don’t feel right.
Suddenly you need to call 9-1-1.
Time passes in a blur of panic and fear.
Moments later, your door opens and help has arrived.
You wring your hands and pace.
Gently guided by an EMT away from your loved one.
Patiently, you give information on medications and medical history.
Peeking past, you see the other heroes working hard to save a life, not taking time to wipe the sweat from their brow.
You shudder in fear, as a caring hand on your shoulder pulls you back together.
The tension nearby eases as you hear the word “stabilized” from their direction.
Relief rushes through you as you realize that things, once again, may be OK.
These EMTs and Paramedics, these heroes, don’t look at the clock as they run out the door. Yet, they are severely short-handed.
Please, join us in our love for life and the living. Ask today about how to join us!. Before you know it, you’ll be a hero too."
- Stacie Dube, EMT and 10-year
LMVAC member
Come on down, check out the new ambulance, ask questions. Many of the corps’ dedicated
volunteers will be there, and will be happy to show you around. Volunteers will also offer free blood pressure screenings to anyone who would like one.
In a small town, having volunteers is a critical key to ensuring proper response time to emergencies.
“We are seriously in need of volunteers, especially EMTs,” said Stacie Dube, who has been a member since 2002. She said junior members can join at 16 and anyone who is 18 years old or over can become an Emergency Medical Technician. The corps will pay for the courses for anyone to become an EMT.
“We are always looking for men and women who would be willing to join us serving others,” Ms. Dube said.
The new ambulance is a 2011 Mercedes Benz van. It was purchased at a cost of $92,000. Members of the corps tested several models and found that the Mercedes model handled the best in winter conditions and also provided the best, smoothest ride for patients.
The ambulance is the newest of the two that the LMVAC always has. Ambulances are purchased from funds in the corps savings account. The corps provides services at no cost to those whose insurance does not cover the expense, however the corps is able to bill when patients have coverage.
"It’s 3:00AM. Your loved one awakens you, saying that they don’t feel right.
Suddenly you need to call 9-1-1.
Time passes in a blur of panic and fear.
Moments later, your door opens and help has arrived.
You wring your hands and pace.
Gently guided by an EMT away from your loved one.
Patiently, you give information on medications and medical history.
Peeking past, you see the other heroes working hard to save a life, not taking time to wipe the sweat from their brow.
You shudder in fear, as a caring hand on your shoulder pulls you back together.
The tension nearby eases as you hear the word “stabilized” from their direction.
Relief rushes through you as you realize that things, once again, may be OK.
These EMTs and Paramedics, these heroes, don’t look at the clock as they run out the door. Yet, they are severely short-handed.
Please, join us in our love for life and the living. Ask today about how to join us!. Before you know it, you’ll be a hero too."
- Stacie Dube, EMT and 10-year
LMVAC member
Service Above All Else
by Nathaniel DePaul / Manor Ink
On August 12, 2012, the 22nd annual Rotary Raffle took place at Lanza’s Country Inn. The winner of the $1,000 early bird prize was Frank Edwards, and the Grand Prize of $8,000 went to Bob Freedman, at right. Other cash prize winners included Thomas Babich, Debbie and John Miller, Chris Action, Bob and Edna Simpson, Kathy Brandes, Helen Williams, Beth Cronk, and Gary and Claire Taggart.
The annual Rotary Raffle is a fundraiser that raises money to fund services in our community. So far, the raffles have given $231,000 back to the community in the form of scholarships, soccer and baseball fields, RYLA (see article at right) and the Ice Carnival.
The Livingston Manor Rotary started in the early 1950s with the motto “Service above all else.” The Rotary is part of an organization that operates across the globe. The 1.2 million Rotarians gather under one main goal: to eliminate polio disease worldwide. This goal is well on its way to
being achieved, with 40 different countries stocked with polio vaccines. Our Rotary works alongside other
communities, which makes our town more connected with other towns, an important achievement to the Rotary.
The raffle included many prizes, all of which were donated or funded by raffle ticket purchases. The contributors were many local businesses and families, including Beth’s Headquarters, Fiddle’s Dairy King, Raimondo’s Pizzeria, Viv’s Cuts and Creations, the Sullivan County Democrat, Helen’s Barbershop, White Sulphur Springs Inn, Lanza’s Country Inn, Babich Auto Services, Willow and Brown, Bows and Boughs, Johnny’s Barber Shop, Robin Hood Diner, Shandelee Music Festival, The Owl, Chinatown Kitchen, Will Hardware, The Foster Family, Madison’s Main Street Stand, Wildlife Gift Shop, Peck’s Markets, Riverside Café, Morgan Outdoors, and Jeff Bank. The raffle raised money for the community, and even gave a handful of people some rewards for supporting them.
On August 12, 2012, the 22nd annual Rotary Raffle took place at Lanza’s Country Inn. The winner of the $1,000 early bird prize was Frank Edwards, and the Grand Prize of $8,000 went to Bob Freedman, at right. Other cash prize winners included Thomas Babich, Debbie and John Miller, Chris Action, Bob and Edna Simpson, Kathy Brandes, Helen Williams, Beth Cronk, and Gary and Claire Taggart.
The annual Rotary Raffle is a fundraiser that raises money to fund services in our community. So far, the raffles have given $231,000 back to the community in the form of scholarships, soccer and baseball fields, RYLA (see article at right) and the Ice Carnival.
The Livingston Manor Rotary started in the early 1950s with the motto “Service above all else.” The Rotary is part of an organization that operates across the globe. The 1.2 million Rotarians gather under one main goal: to eliminate polio disease worldwide. This goal is well on its way to
being achieved, with 40 different countries stocked with polio vaccines. Our Rotary works alongside other
communities, which makes our town more connected with other towns, an important achievement to the Rotary.
The raffle included many prizes, all of which were donated or funded by raffle ticket purchases. The contributors were many local businesses and families, including Beth’s Headquarters, Fiddle’s Dairy King, Raimondo’s Pizzeria, Viv’s Cuts and Creations, the Sullivan County Democrat, Helen’s Barbershop, White Sulphur Springs Inn, Lanza’s Country Inn, Babich Auto Services, Willow and Brown, Bows and Boughs, Johnny’s Barber Shop, Robin Hood Diner, Shandelee Music Festival, The Owl, Chinatown Kitchen, Will Hardware, The Foster Family, Madison’s Main Street Stand, Wildlife Gift Shop, Peck’s Markets, Riverside Café, Morgan Outdoors, and Jeff Bank. The raffle raised money for the community, and even gave a handful of people some rewards for supporting them.
RYLA Veteran Gets with the Program
by Nathaniel DePaul /Manor Ink
Steve Melton has been going to the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA ) events for almost two decades. A Major in the U.S. Army Reserve, Melton has volunteered at the RYLA camp held by district 5810 (TEXAS) since his own time as a RYLA participant. He’s served as everything from counselor to deputy director to
construction team member.
What led you to the RYLA program?
Melton: My high school counselor had me fill out an application. I had no idea what RYLA was. I was not going to go. I was a football player looking for a scholarship, worried about missing a week of working out. One of my friends had gone and she came up to me and said,
“I heard you got picked for RYLA. You have to go –
it’s the greatest thing ever.” It is one of the top three
decisions I have ever made.
What did you learn?
Melton: That everyone has something to bring to the table, and you only have to figure out what that is. One of the secrets to my success is putting the right people in the right position. I’ve used that in the military. Last year was my final year of command in the Army Reserve, and when I took over the group, the brigade commander pulled me out and said, “You’re getting the worst we have.” I applied the lessons from RYLA, and when I was done with my three-year command, the brigade sergeant major told me, “This is the best company in the brigade.
The candidates for RYLA this year were Doug Williams, Melanie Riesner and Brandon Sparkman.
“RYLA gives kids confidence to stand up for leadership.” - Lee Siegel
Steve Melton has been going to the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA ) events for almost two decades. A Major in the U.S. Army Reserve, Melton has volunteered at the RYLA camp held by district 5810 (TEXAS) since his own time as a RYLA participant. He’s served as everything from counselor to deputy director to
construction team member.
What led you to the RYLA program?
Melton: My high school counselor had me fill out an application. I had no idea what RYLA was. I was not going to go. I was a football player looking for a scholarship, worried about missing a week of working out. One of my friends had gone and she came up to me and said,
“I heard you got picked for RYLA. You have to go –
it’s the greatest thing ever.” It is one of the top three
decisions I have ever made.
What did you learn?
Melton: That everyone has something to bring to the table, and you only have to figure out what that is. One of the secrets to my success is putting the right people in the right position. I’ve used that in the military. Last year was my final year of command in the Army Reserve, and when I took over the group, the brigade commander pulled me out and said, “You’re getting the worst we have.” I applied the lessons from RYLA, and when I was done with my three-year command, the brigade sergeant major told me, “This is the best company in the brigade.
The candidates for RYLA this year were Doug Williams, Melanie Riesner and Brandon Sparkman.
“RYLA gives kids confidence to stand up for leadership.” - Lee Siegel
Manor Library Kids, Champions!
by Leif Johansen / Manor Ink
Six kids from the Livingston Manor Library, (many of them from the staff of Manor Ink) took home a well-deserved $250 today after winning the RCLS Battle of the Books. Battle of the Books is set up in a game show format. A moderator stands at the front of a room, with two teams on either side of him or her. A question is asked about one of the 8 books the kids read. Each team member holds a buzzer, and whoever buzzes in first and answers the question correctly gets a point for their team.
“This year 10 teams competed including the following libraries:” Albert Wisner Public Library in Warwick, Cornwall Public Library, Finklestein
Memorial Library in Spring Valley, Livingston Manor Library, Middletown Thrall Library, Moffat Library of Washingtonville, Monroe Free Library, New City Library, Pearl River Public Library, Rose Memorial Library in Stony Point and Valley Cottage Free Library. This was the second year that the Manor Library competed. After studying the books thoroughly since May, the
Livingston Manor team, and the only one from Sullivan County for that
matter, played three rounds of the battle, and walked away with the grand prize.
In each round, there are 17 questions, and the Manor team achieved a
higher score than any other team in the very first round. During that round, they won with a score of 14-3. In the second, 12-4, and the championship round was 8-7 and a technicality in the rulebook resulted in the team players getting back in their seats for one last tie-breaking question.
Six kids from the Livingston Manor Library, (many of them from the staff of Manor Ink) took home a well-deserved $250 today after winning the RCLS Battle of the Books. Battle of the Books is set up in a game show format. A moderator stands at the front of a room, with two teams on either side of him or her. A question is asked about one of the 8 books the kids read. Each team member holds a buzzer, and whoever buzzes in first and answers the question correctly gets a point for their team.
“This year 10 teams competed including the following libraries:” Albert Wisner Public Library in Warwick, Cornwall Public Library, Finklestein
Memorial Library in Spring Valley, Livingston Manor Library, Middletown Thrall Library, Moffat Library of Washingtonville, Monroe Free Library, New City Library, Pearl River Public Library, Rose Memorial Library in Stony Point and Valley Cottage Free Library. This was the second year that the Manor Library competed. After studying the books thoroughly since May, the
Livingston Manor team, and the only one from Sullivan County for that
matter, played three rounds of the battle, and walked away with the grand prize.
In each round, there are 17 questions, and the Manor team achieved a
higher score than any other team in the very first round. During that round, they won with a score of 14-3. In the second, 12-4, and the championship round was 8-7 and a technicality in the rulebook resulted in the team players getting back in their seats for one last tie-breaking question.
Manor Ink Awarded Big Ottaway Grant
The Nicholas B. Ottaway Foundation this summer gave Manor Ink a grant for $7,000 so that the library-based, youth-led news operation can continue to build its new model for community news.
“We are pleased to partner with you on this important project,” wrote Bonnie Burgoyne, executive director of the foundation. The nonprofit Community Reporting Alliance applied for the grant on behalf of Manor Ink.
“It’s the most awesome of things,” said Gem,
a Manor Ink editor and writer. “We will be using the money for stuff that we need to do.”
Editor-in-chief Tyler Young said that stuff includes “covering our production costs as well as buying supplies and getting stories on our local government and issues that affect people’s lives.”
Marge Feuerstein, an adult Manor Ink mentor and vice president of the Livingston Manor Free Library Board, said the grant is a tremendous boost to the newspaper at this crucial time of growth.
“The Ottaway family is a big supporter of
community journalism,” said Manor Ink mentor
Barbara Gref who is also executive director of the
Community Reporting Alliance. “We’re looking forward to using these funds to do what we call accountability reporting – letting people know what’s going on in local and state government and in the schools.”
The Ottaway family has owned community newspapers across the nation and in Canada; the Times Herald-Record was chief among those news holdings. The family eventually sold its news operations to Dow Jones which is the publisher of the Wall Street Journal, among others. The Ottaway Foundation supports many causes, including causes that have to do with journalism.
The Ottaway grant comes on the heels of a grant from the Lazare and Charlotte Kaplan Foundation.
Bird of Prey Day Sept. 29th at
Livingston Manor Central School
by Hannah Tuso / Manor Ink
I recently interviewed a falconer named Peter Chiavaro. He is putting on four bird shows throughout the county, one of which will be at LMCS on Saturday, September 29th. Peter decided he wanted to be a falconer at age 53. He also taught us that a falcon can only live up to eight years in the wild, but under a caretaker, a falcon can live up to 25 years. Falcons can ‘’stoop’’ up to 200 miles per hour. (Stooping means soaring straight down with their wings tucked at their sides, while hunting for prey.) Falcons are common birds whose diet consists mostly of ducks. Falcons’ predators are other falcons and owls.
Peter is a resident of Livingston Manor and is a general falconer belonging to the New York Falconry Association. Many falconers will be joining him to display their raptors. The ballfield will be used to fly the raptors, the gym will be utilized for lecturing and displaying different types of raptors, and the school grounds will host the birds of prey under a big tent. The falconers will answer questions while displaying their raptors on gaunlets.
The intent of this event is to educate the public on birds of prey while raising money for a local cause and attracting business to the local merchants. At this time Peter is looking for vendors. Space is $20.00.If you have any interest or concerns, Peter can be reached at: singsingii@aol.com or (845) 701-2701.
I recently interviewed a falconer named Peter Chiavaro. He is putting on four bird shows throughout the county, one of which will be at LMCS on Saturday, September 29th. Peter decided he wanted to be a falconer at age 53. He also taught us that a falcon can only live up to eight years in the wild, but under a caretaker, a falcon can live up to 25 years. Falcons can ‘’stoop’’ up to 200 miles per hour. (Stooping means soaring straight down with their wings tucked at their sides, while hunting for prey.) Falcons are common birds whose diet consists mostly of ducks. Falcons’ predators are other falcons and owls.
Peter is a resident of Livingston Manor and is a general falconer belonging to the New York Falconry Association. Many falconers will be joining him to display their raptors. The ballfield will be used to fly the raptors, the gym will be utilized for lecturing and displaying different types of raptors, and the school grounds will host the birds of prey under a big tent. The falconers will answer questions while displaying their raptors on gaunlets.
The intent of this event is to educate the public on birds of prey while raising money for a local cause and attracting business to the local merchants. At this time Peter is looking for vendors. Space is $20.00.If you have any interest or concerns, Peter can be reached at: singsingii@aol.com or (845) 701-2701.
Photos of the DeBruce Labor Day Parade
Photo Credit: Carol Montana
