From: Rita Sheehan [mailto:bethelclerk@hvc.rr.com]
Sent: Friday, May 23, 2008 12:55 PM
Subject: BETHEL JUNE NEWSLETTER

TOWN OF BETHEL

JUNE NEWSLETTER

 

 

 

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

 

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

 

Flag Day - June 14th Fly your flag proudly!

 

Schedule of Town Meetings

 

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

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

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

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

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

 

Think Green – Reduce, Recycle and Reuse

 

It’s not easy being green – Kermit the Frog

 

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

 

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

 

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

Recycling aluminum saves 95% energy vs. virgin aluminum

Recycling aluminum reduces pollution by 95%

Recycled glass saves 50% energy

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

Glass can be used an infinite number of times

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

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

Using 50% recycled glass cuts the waste by 75%

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

 

AMERICAN RED CROSS LIFEGUARDING COURSE

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

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

 

Dates (must attend all sessions)

Thursday        6/5       6-9:30PM

Friday             6/6       6-9:30PM

Saturday         6/7      10AM-6PM

Sunday           6/8       10AM-6PM

Friday             6/13    6-9:30PM

Saturday         6/14   9AM-5PM

Sunday           6/15    9AM-1PM

Bethel Business Association

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

 

Community Meetings

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

 

White Lake Reformed Presbyterian Church Chicken BBQ 

 

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

 

White Lake Reformed Presbyterian Church Flea Market

 

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

 

White Lake Reformed Presbyterian Church Community Carnival & Silent Auction

 

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

 

Senior Trips

June 5^th Woodloch Pines $39 includes coach bus

August 20^th Mt. Haven $36 includes coach bus

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

December 4^th Palisades Mall coach bus

For more information contact Manny Safer at 583-7971

 

Bethel Farmer’s Market

 

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

call 292-9241. 

 

Fireworks – Kauneonga Lake

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

 

Fireworks – Smallwood Lake

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

 

The Fat Lady Café

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

 

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

 

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

 

Smallwood Mongaup Valley F.D. Open House

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

The Club at Smallwood

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

Literacy Volunteers of Sullivan County

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

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

 

Forestburgh Playhouse

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

 

  Parks In Bethel

 

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

 

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

Opens through July - August

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

Bethel Website of the Month:  www.gasbuddy.com

High–Low Gasoline Prices posted by consumers

 

 

Have a Fun Summer!

From the Desk of Rita Sheehan

Bethel Town Clerk