TOWN OF BETHEL

OCTOBER EMAIL NEWSLETTER

 

 

 

 

 

Daylight Savings

On August 8, 2005, President George W. Bush signed the Energy Policy Act of 2005. This Act changed the time change dates for Daylight Saving Time in the U.S. Beginning in 2007, DST will begin on the second Sunday in March and end the first Sunday in November. Most of the United States begins Daylight Saving Time at 2:00 a.m. on the second Sunday in March and reverts to standard time on the first Sunday in November. In the U.S., each time zone switches at a different time.  So that makes the date to fall back one hour to November 2, 2008 at 2 a.m. 

Town Meeting Schedule

 

10/3 Radio City Registration 5 – 6 p.m. at the Town Hall

10/7 Local Voter Registration Day 4-7:30 pm Town Hall

10/7 Bethel First Meeting 7 p.m. (change of venue to Justice Court)

10/7 Planning Board Meeting 7 pm – Sr. Center

10/9 Town Board Meeting 7:30 pm – Sr. Center

10/11 Local Voter Registration Day 1-9 pm Senior Center

10/13 Town Hall Closed Columbus Day

10/14 Planning Board meeting changed to 10/7

10/15 Bethel Business Assoc. 7 pm (date changed for October only)

10/17 Flu Clinic 10-12 Sr. Center

10/20 Zoning Board Meeting 7:30 pm – Justice Court

10/21 Youth Board 7:00 pm Justice Court

 

CEAP Citizens Energy Assistance Program

A group of concerned citizens in the Town of Bethel have created a fund for other Bethel residents who are do not qualify for HEAP but have serious energy assistance needs.  Please make a donation today, every contribution small or large will make a difference. Tax Deductible Donations can be sent to BLDC, c/o Susan Runnels, P.O. Box 732, Smallwood, NY 12778.

 

The fund will be administered by a CEAP Committee chaired by Supervisor Daniel Sturm as part of the Bethel Local Development Corporation (BLDC).  An application for recipients is being developed.  One of the criteria is to have received a 2008 HEAP rejection letter.  Applications for CEAP assistance will be available November 15, 2008 at the Bethel Town Hall.  Applicants must be Bethel residents.

 

 “Greening Your Business”

 

The BETHEL BUSINESS ASSOCIATION will host a speaker meeting on 10/15 at 7pm at the Bethel Senior Center.  Evadne Giannini will talk about the savings of 'greening your business' and conservation and conduct surveys and analysis of your current practices. Open to the public. Call 583-4140.  (The BBA usually meets the second Wednesday of the month.)

 

Bring Your Own Bag Day

 

Community groups around Sullivan County will raise awareness about the environment through a “Bring Your Own Bag” Day on October 15.  Residents are urged to commit to a day without plastic or paper shopping bags by taking reusable bags with them when they shop at local stores.  The Town has reusable shopping bags for sale as a fundraiser for the Bicentennial.  Available at the Town Hall.  $2.00 each.  Blue with white logo.

 

Kenoza Lake Roast Beef Dinner

 

The Kenoza Lake Firemen's dinner is Sat., October 11th from 4:30 until?  $9.50 tickets, real mashed potatoes! 

 

Town Clerk’s Food Drive

 

The Sullivan County Town Clerks are concerned about their residents having to choose between heating and eating this winter.  A non-perishable food drive will be held at Sullivan County’s Town Halls in the month of September during regular office hours.  Bethel will continue its food drive into October, November and December.  All donations will go to the local pantry in each town.  Those people that have the resources are asked to give a little more.  Those that do not, your local food pantry information follows.  Bethel’s Food Pantry is at Faith Ministries of White Lake Reformed Presbyterian Church and the Blessing/Shepard’s Pantry, open on the 2^nd Thursday from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and the 4^th Thursday from 5 p.m.-7 p.m.  Located across from Bethel Medical Center on Route 17B.  The White Lake Post Office is also a drop-off point all year-round.

 

Bethel Yoga Classes

 

Yoga will begin on Monday, September 22^nd @ the Duggan School from 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm.  Classes will be held every Monday evening, excluding holidays and if there are any after school closing for the Monticello District .   The cost is $5.00 per session, pay as you go.  If you miss the first class just come the following week.  Mats will be available for purchase or bring your own.

 

Bethel Bicentennial

 

The Bicentennial Parade and Fair is July 11, 2009.  Parade and fair letters are going out this week to organization Presidents within the Town of Bethel.   An organizational meeting will be held for the Fair and Parade on Tuesday, November 11^th at 7 pm at the Bethel Senior Center.  Organizations are encouraged to participate in the parade with a theme float and/or to march.  

 

The Bicentennial is holding a Bicentennial Raffle starting next week as a fundraiser.  The Committee will be selling tickets until May 16, 2009.  There are over 20 gift certificates donated from local businesses.  Tickets will be on sale $1.00 each or 6 for $5.00. 

 

Start collecting your period costumes now from the attic, thrift stores, etc. to participate in our theme events.  Also, donations of good clothing will be accepted, old hats, skirts, shirts, etc. that look like the 1800’s and can be dropped off at Town Hall. 

 

We are soliciting space for a temporary Museum to be operated from May 2009 through September 2009.  Items will be displayed from the Town Archives and family collections in a safe, secure and proper manner.

 

The Commemorative 2009 Calendars will arrive the end of October.  Calendars are $10.00 each.  An order form is on the Town Website under the Bicentennial Page.  I am so exited about this product and can not wait to see them!

A list of 2009 events are as follows:

 

March 28^th      Birthday Party and Bethel Living Timeline with re-enactment of first Town Board Meeting

April 25^th        Earth Day - tree seedling giveaway, environmental displays

May 16^th         Community Pride Day Pie Baking Contest and Raffle Drawing

June (TBD)    3^rd Annual Children’s’ Open House at the Town Pool and Park

July 11^th          Country Fair and Parade

July 26^th          Bethel Lions Club BBQ in conjunction with History Day – DVD movie presentation and period crafters

October 3^rd     Harvest Moon Square Dance

 

 

Turkey Dinner

The public is cordially invited to a Turkey Dinner with all the trimmings Saturday, October 25th from 4:30 - 7:00 PM at Faith Hall beside the Reformed Presbyterian Church of White Lake. Take-outs are available.  Donations are $8 for adults, $5 for ages 4-12, children age 3 and under are free.  The handicapped-accessible facility is located on Rt. 17 B in White Lake across from Bethel Medical Center. For more information call 583-7082 or check our web page at www.whitelakechurch.com

 

Rolling Stone Ranch Open House

Saturday, October, 11^th 10:00 am-5:00 pm

Spacious Stalls Full Turnout in Endless Pastures, Year-Round Indoor/Outdoor Arenas Quality Horses and Ponies for Sale

Pony Parties Lessons for all Skill Levels, Western and English, Horse Boarding At Its Finest! Lessons Training sales, Raffles & Riding exhibition during Open House at 282 West Shore Road @ Happy Ave Bethel, NY 845-583-1100 631-944-2608

 

County Motor Vehicle Mobile Unit

 

The Sullivan County Motor Vehicle Mobile Unit will be at the Senior Center on the third Thursday each month from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.  Renew your registration or driver’s license, register a vehicle, pick-up forms or get information.  Some services are limited. 

 

Senior Art Class

Every Thursday, 1 – 3 p.m. all year.  $3.00 each week.  Teacher has supplies available at cost or bring your own.  Sr. Center.  No registration required.

 

Recycled Printer Cartridges

The Town Clerk’s Office will accept used laser and inkjet printer and copier cartridges for recycling.  Sullivan County Environmental (SPECS) will receive cash for each cartridge recycled. 

           

Operation Support Our Troops

Stephanie Johnson has been collecting and putting together care packages for the Troops for six years.  A website for more information and monetary donations has been set up at www.West-Point.org/family/support-our-troops to help with the high cost of postage.  Copies of the lists of items will be available at the Bethel Town Hall. Not only are items being collected but also letters to the servicemen and woman.  Simple knitting project directions for helmet liners and neck coolers are on the West Point website.  If someone has a soldier that they would like to receive packages provide the name, address and expected return date and care boxes will be sent periodically. 

 

Flu Clinic 

This year the flu clinic will be administered by Sullivan County Public Health Nursing.  No sign-up necessary.  Bring your Medicare card with you.  Scheduled for October 17^th from 10:00 a.m. – Noon.  Free with Medicare card or $15.  Pneumonia shots will also be given.

 

Radio City Christmas Spectacular Bus Trip

On Friday, October 3^rd from 5 to 6 PM there will be a registration at the Bethel Town Hall for the Radio City Christmas Spectacular Trip scheduled for Saturday, November 15^th.  Cost of the trip will be $42 for Bethel Youth and $62 for Adults and non-residents.  No registrations will be accepted after October 17^th.  Limited to 45 people.  Coach bus by Avery Transportation will leave at 8 AM.  Show is at 1:00 PM – there will time in NYC for lunch on your own.  Not recommended for children under 4 years old.  Seats are in the Second Mezzanine.

 

Children's Halloween Party

 

Annual Children's Halloween Parade and Party.  Saturday, October 25^th @ 1 p.m. at the Senior Center.  Rain or shine.  Games and Refreshments.  Costume Contest, prizes for everyone!.  Ages infant to 12.   Call Cathy at 583-8224, Jannetta at 292-4025 or Kathy at 583-7758

 

John J. Driscoll, Jr. Scholarship Penny Social

 

The Annual Youth Board Penny Social is scheduled for October 18^th at the Smallwood Mongaup-Valley Fire Dept.  on Ballard Road.  Doors open at 6 p.m.  Calling at 7 p.m.  50/50 Raffle, refreshments, special and craft tables.  The money raised from the Penny Social is used to support the John J. Driscoll, Jr. Scholarship Fund which is awarded to three high school seniors from each of the three school districts in the Town of Bethel (Monticello, Liberty and Sullivan-West).  Scholarship applications are available from school guidance counselors in the Spring next year.  Items can be donated by dropping off at Town Hall.

 

Fall Harvest Festival

The Fall Harvest Festival is held every Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. through Columbus Day Weekend at Bethel Woods.  Vendors are located under a tent across the road from the Woodstock monument at the corner of Hurd and West Shore Roads in Bethel.  Everyone is welcomed, pets are not allowed. 

The Farmers Market  - The Farm Market area of the Festival will be filled with local and regional growers offering everything from tomatoes and corn to jams, pumpkins, perennials, mums, breads, cheeses, honey and maple syrup.

The Craft Village - The Craft Village Area of the Festival will feature local and regional artists and crafters selling their most creative works.  Weekly features:  Corn Maze, Hay Maze, Children’s Arts & Crafts Area, Gathering of the Scarecrows, Pony Rides, Food vendors and Book Signings.

 

Hunting Season

 

Southern Zone - Early Bow season begins October 18th until November 14^th.  Rifle season begins November 15^th until December 7th.  Late Bow season begins December 8th until December 16th.  Turkey season opens.  October 1^st. Information on hunting regulations can be found on the NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation website at www.dec.state.ny.us

 

General Elections

 

General Elections will be held Tuesday, November 4, 2008. (Town Hall will be closed on Election Day). All polls open at 6:00 a.m. and close at 9:00 p.m.  Elections will be held for President, Congressman and one seat on the Bethel Town Board to fill the unexpired term of December 21, 2009.  Absentee ballot applications and registration cards are available at the Town Clerk's Office or the Board of Elections.  For voting information contact the SC Board of Elections at (845) 794-3000 ext. 5024.  Deadline to register is October 10^th.  Absentee applications and registration forms can also be downloaded at www.elections.state.ny.us

 

Local Voter Registration Days

 

During a Presidential Election Year, it is required to hold Local Voter Registration Days.  In the Town of Bethel Registration Days will be held on October 7^th from 4-7:30 p.m. at the Bethel Town Hall and on October 11^th from 1 – 9 p.m. at the Bethel Senior Center.  Picture I.D. required.  Contact the Board of Elections or the Town Clerk for more information.

 

WEBSITE OF THE MONTH:   Why Do the Leaves Changes Colors?  Click here for the answer from Bill Nye the Science Guy

 

U.S. Presidential Candidates:

 

John McCain http://www.johnmccain.com/

Barack Obama http://www.barackobama.com

 

26^th Congressional Candidates: 

 

Maurice Hinchey  http://hincheyforcongress.org/

George Phillips  http://phillipsforcongress08.com/

 

 

HAPPY HALLOWEEN

RITA SHEEHAN

BETHEL TOWN CLERK