Town of Bethel
March Email Newsletter

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Spring 2008 is almost here!  Don’t forget to try and balance a raw egg at the eggact time of the Spring Equinox (March 20^th at 5:48 a.m.)  I did this last year and had a great time showing off for the Town Hall.  Check out Phil Plait’s explanation at www.badastronomy.com  or www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Equinox

 

Good Luck!

MEETING SCHEDULE

 

Town Board          March 13^th & 27^th 7:30 p.m. at the Bethel Senior Center

Planning Board      March 11^th & March 20^th 7:30 p.m. at the Bethel Senior Center

Zoning Board        March 17^th 7:30 p.m. at the Bethel Justice Court

Youth Board         March 18^th 7:00 p.m. at the Bethel Justice Court

 

Town Hall Closed Good Friday, March 21^st

 

ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE

For something fun to do, check out the Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Yulan on March 16^th at Noon.  Dress warm.  Great Parade!

 

PHOTOS OF NOVEMBER 11, 2007 VETERANS DAY

Wonderful pictures taken by Stacey Cohen at the Town of Bethel Veterans Park (Town Square) on Veterans Day and the Naming of the Square.  This was a nice event enjoyed by many.  Click on the photo link:  Veterans Day Photo Link

 

FREE RABIES CLINIC

This is the start of the rabies clinics for Sullivan County.  Wednesday, March 12^th 6 – 7:30 p.m. at the Roscoe Firehouse, 10 Union Street. Free.  Dogs must be leased; cats in carriers.  If you have a valid rabies certificate bring it with you to validate new certificate for three years, otherwise shot will expire in one year.  Sponsored by the Sullivan County Public Health Nursing 292-0100 ext. 1 or Rockland Town Clerk at 439-5450 ext. 300

 

WHAT EVERY WOMEN NEEDS TO KNOW ABOUT MONEY

Workshop sponsored by Cornell Cooperative Extension.  This class will be in place of the Bethelites Monthly meeting.  March 6^th at 6 p.m. at Cornell Cooperative Extension.  Bethelites can meet at 5:30 for carpool to Liberty.  Register by calling Mickey by March 4^th at 583-8513.  Free.

 

LOGO CONTEST

The Town of Bethel is pleased to announce they are holding a Logo Contest for their Bicentennial celebration.  The Town of Bethel was incorporated by an of Act of the New York State Legislature on March 27, 1809 when it was divided from the Town of Lumberland.  Bicentennial celebrations will be held in 2009.  A Bicentennial organizational meeting will be held on February 27^th at 7:00 p.m. at the Bethel Senior Center.

 

The logo will be used for but not limited to promotional materials such us banners, flyers, advertisements and brochures.  $100 to be awarded to the winning logo and a plaque.  Limit one entry per person.  Bethel residents only.  Deadline for submission is April 4, 2008.  The winning logo will be announced in April more information to follow on this event.  Entry forms and the Official Rules and Regulations are available on the Town website at www.town.bethel.ny.us or by e-mail at betheltownclerk@hvc.rr.com and at the Office of the Town Clerk, Bethel Town Hall, 3454 Route 55 East in White Lake.  For more information contact Rita Sheehan, Town Clerk at 583-4350 ext. 11. 

 

BETHEL FIRST FUNRAI$ER

Bethel First Bowl-A-Thon Funrai$er.  March 30^th at Kiamesha Lanes, bowling starts at Noon.  If you would like to register a team or make a pledge call Al at 583-6540.  All proceeds will go to continued beautification efforts in the Town of Bethel.  A good source tells me that Town has put together a team of elected officials and employees.

 

NEUTERING/SPAYING OF ANIMALS

I received several responses about the woman in Smallwood with the numerous cat problem.  One resident has used Spay USA.  This is her response:  Spay U.S.A. is a program of the North Shore Animal League.  Their web site is spayusa.org Their phone number is 1800-248-spay (7729).  The cats have to be ferals or semi-feral to get the funding.  Then they decide on the amount of money to grant that has to get approved by three individuals at North Shore.  I received a letter stating that the money was getting sent to T.A.R.A.  T.A.R.A. worked out fine for the little critters I assisted.  The rabies vaccination along with ears being cleaned, an antibiotic shot and nails trimmed was included. 

 

Alan L. Carr, Jr. and his number is (845) 386-2772.  He is licensed by the N.Y.S. Department of Environmental Conservation.  He has the equipment and skill to capture, remove, etc. animals under the most difficult circumstances.  The service is 24/7.  The cost depends on the situation. 

 

EMPOWER NEW YORK WORKSHOP

Save Energy, Save Money, Sponsored by Cornell Cooperative Extension.  Tuesday, March 18^th at 7 p.m. at the Bethel Senior Center.  Free!  Call Linda at 292-5250 ext. 100 for more information or to register.

 

SENIOR CORNED BEEF LUNCHEON

Open to all Seniors.  March 27^th at Noon at the Senior Center.  $7.00 Call 2 weeks in advance for reservation – Manny at 583-7971.

 

CABIN FEVER? TRY THIS

Okay, get a pencil.  Take the first three digits of your phone number and multiply x 80, add one to the answer.  Multiply times 250, add the last four digits of your phone number twice, subtract 250, divide answer by 2.  Does the answer look familiar?

 

Example:  (Phone Number 583-4350) 583 x 80 = 46,640 + 1 = 46,641 x 250 = 11,660,250

11,660,250 + 4350 + 4350 =  11,668,950 – 250 = 11,668,700 divided by 2 = What did you get?

 

Green Demolitions

Green Demolitions in White Lake is now open 7 days a week for your convenience from 10-6, 12-5 Sundays.

The Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. family collection just arrived directly from his estate located in Westchester!  Priced to sell.

Green Demolition prices 50-75% off market price.  Check out store events at www.greendemolitions.com

 

KAUNEONGA LAKE FIRE CO. 25^TH ANNUAL CORNED BEEF DINNER

Saturday, March 8^th 5 p.m. - ? at the Kauneonga Lake Firehouse.  Corned Beef, carrots, cabbage, potatoes, bread all served family style.  Adults:  $9.00; Children ages 6-12 $5.00.  Under 5 free.  Take-outs are available. 

 

TOWN OF BETHEL RECREATION EVENTS

 

Disney’s Mary Poppins on Broadway – Wed. March 26^th at the New Amsterdam Theater

8 PM Show.  Leave Duggan School parking lot at 3 PM.  Stop for dinner on your own at Sloatsburg Thruway Service Area.  Coach bus provided by Avery Transportation.  Limited to 43 seats.  Show is 2 hours and 45 minutes.  Disney recommends the show for ages 6 and older.  Cost of the trip which it includes a bus seat and show ticket:  Youth (up to 21 yrs.) are $45 and Adults are $65.  Registration will take place on Friday, March 7^th from 5-6 PM at the Bethel Town Hall.  Payment is due at registration.  A $2 driver tip per adult and a $1 driver tip per youth will be collected the day of the trip.  Call Cathy McFadden at 583-8224 for more information.

 

On-Your-Own Day in NYC – Sat. April 12^th

Coach bus by Avery Transportation.  Leave Duggan School parking lot at 8 AM and leave NYC at 7 PM.  Drop off is in midtown area around 49^th and 8^th Avenue.  No stopping on the way down or on the return trip.  Limited to 46 people.  Cost of the trip is $5 for Bethel Youth (up to 21) and $17 for Adults.  A $2 per adult driver tip and a $1 per youth driver tip will be collected the day of the trip.  Payment is due at registration.  Registration will be held on Friday, March 7^th from 5-6 PM at the Bethel Town Hall.  Call Cathy McFadden at 583-8224 for more information.

 

Scranton-Wilkes Barre Yankees vs. Durham Bulls Triple A Baseball Game on Sat. May 3^rd

Great family event.  Seats are on the lower level at PNC Field in Scranton, PA.  Game time is 1:30 PM.  Each person who attends the game receives a free SWB Yankee Baseball Cap valued at $18.  Coach bus by Avery Transportation.  Bus will leave Duggan at approximately 10:30 AM.  The cost of the trip which includes game ticket and bus seat is FREE for Bethel Youth (up to 21 yrs.) and $25 for Adults.  Limited seats.  Registration will be on Friday, March 7^th from 5-6 PM at the Bethel Town Hall.  Payment is due at registration.  A $2 driver tip per adult and a $1 per youth driver tip will be collected the day of the trip.  Call Cathy McFadden at 583-8224 for more information. 

 

Yoga Classes on Wednesdays from 7-8:30 PM at the Duggan School Gym

Instructor is Justine Sutherland.  Cost for 8 sessions is $25.  A yoga mat is required.  One can be purchased at the class for $20.  Registration will be held at 6:30 PM on February 27^th with the 1^st class following.  It is advised that you eat by 5 PM and do not participate with a full stomach.  Sessions will not be held on Monticello school closure days or if there is an early dismissal or no after-school activities due to weather (check the school’s website at monticelloschools.net).  Call Jannetta MacArthur at 292-4025 for more information.

 

Basketball for Grades 9 to 12 on Monday Evenings at the Duggan School from 6-8 PM.  Jacques Alarie is supervising this program.  Sneakers must be worn.  Session schedule follows the Monticello School calendar.  Starts Monday, February 25^th.

 

Annual Bethel Youth Egg Hunt – Sat. March 22^nd

The Egg Hunt begins at 2 PM at the Bethel Senior Center.  Prizes for children ages infants through 6^th Grade.  The Egg Hunt is divided into separate areas for different ages.  There is also a coloring contest, craft activities and outside games (if weather permits).  The Egg Hunt is held rain or shine.  Dress for the appropriate weather, it could be very wet ground or snow-covered.  Refreshments will be served.  Children are asked to bring a basket for the prize-filled plastic eggs they collect.

 

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Until Next Month,

Rita Sheehan