Sunday, August 31, 2008

The Tannenbaum House

I always liked the Tannenbaum house, even before I met any of the Tannenbaums. For those of us who live at the end of the valley seeing their house with it's lovely stone wall, planted flowers and sign with the family name, meant I was almost home. So I was very excited when I got to meet them in person this summer. Now I have faces to go along with the name. Carl was nice enough to email me with the history of his house and some photos. I think this is very interesting so I am sharing it with you. Here is the message from Carl.















"A History of the Tannenbaum’s House (at least as we know it)

My parents, Harold Tannenbaum (1914-2002) and Beulah Goldstein Tannenbaum (1916-), first came to Woodland Valley as counselors at Camp Woodland in 1945. In the late summer of 1945 they, along with my maternal grandfather, Sol Goldstein (1876-1973), purchased the house (now # 848) for either $1000 or $2000 (my mother can’t remember for sure). They bought the house from the Breithaupt family who had acquired it through foreclosure on a defaulted mortgage. It was unoccupied at the time. It also had no indoor plumbing or electricity (but there was an outhouse which when I was a child I knew as a tool shed.). Confirming the information in Hawley Botchford’s post about Clementine Botchford, the electricity did not come up the valley until early 1946. My mother remembers that the electric company paid them $1 to put the pole on our property. It was my parents’ understanding that the house had been built shortly after the Civil War with the builder using his army pension to fund it’s construction. (Was it possibly Henry Jay Botchford that Hawley writes about?).
The house was built, they were told, to house the foreman of the sawmill, which Rolf Reiss identifies as Craig’s mill, just down the road from us. When they bought the house there were about 15 apple trees on the property. (Were they planted by Johnny Appleseed?) Now only one remains.
Like many houses of its era it had two front doors. The primary entrance was in the center of the porch and opened into a hallway and the stairway to the second floor. The second entrance, called a “coffin door” was on the left and opened directly into the parlor. If there were to be a wake in the house, the coffin could not have made it through the narrow hallway and door adjacent to the stairs, but could easily access the parlor through the “coffin door”. About 1960 we replaced the “coffin door” with a window.
We were satisfied with this history, as we knew no other version, until 1972 when we rebuilt the back addition to the house. A 2-room shed had been added on to the back of the original house, we estimate sometime around 1900. At any rate, by 1972 it was in dire need of replacement. It was so sloped that when the washing machine was on spin cycle, if we didn’t hold on to it, it would “walk” across the floor. When we tore down the old shed to replace it we uncovered the back wall of the original structure. In the wall, as others have similarly reported, newspaper was used as insulation. We were able to salvage a small piece, which is clearly dated 1855 and has a fragment of an article about the Crimean War. Now, either our old story of when the house was built was incorrect, or the builder saved old newspapers. We tend to think that it was built in 1855.
My parents hired Claude Yerry, who lived in “The Mountain House” as their handyman, builder and caretaker. Mr. Yerry related to my parents that he had moved his house board by board from its original location in Shokan where it would have been submerged by the reservoir. Mr. Yerry built our garage in 1950 and the outdoor fireplace and stone wall in front of the house. There is a good story about the wall. When my mother was pregnant with me in the summer of 1949, Mr. Yerry announced that if there was going to be a baby there needed to be a wall so that the baby wouldn’t run out into the road. So in the fall he built the wall and when my parents came up in the spring of 1950 it was finished and planted with flowers. My parents asked him why the flowers (which they loved) and he replied “you can’t have those hikers sitting on your wall”. My grandfather, my parents, and now the next two generations have continued the flower planting ever since.
In the attic we found personal effects from some of the previous residents (also some liquor bottles plastered into the walls). Of most interest was an account book for John Ragan with the A.J. Simpson Dry Goods and Grocery store. The entries begin on February 9, 1884 with a balance from the previous book of $27.14. In addition we have two bills for the Dyer family, who we believe were the next residents. One dated August 29, 1891 is from Hewitt Boice, which appears to be a stone dealer (flagstone, curbing, etc.) from whom Charles Dyer ordered 8” and 10” rocks, totaling $10.48. All that we can see in the remnant of a later bill (1904) from McGrath’s Dry Goods and Groceries in Phoenicia is that it was made out to Chas Dyer and the total was 80 cents. There were also three letters to the Dyers written by one of their daughters from Middletown where we believe she was in the tuberculosis sanitarium. The letters are dated between 1899 and 1901 and are very plaintive in their tone. William Tollenger’s 1985 Woodland Valley Area History cites that in 1899 Chas. Dyer owned 3 acres with an assessed value of $100 and he was taxed 85 cents. He was also listed as having two children, Lewis (17) and Annie (14). My mother also reports that they found a calling card belonging to Evelyn Craig’s mother, which she gave to Miss Craig. It was Evelyn Craig’s grandfather who owned the mill.
That is what we know (or believe we know) and would be glad to receive confirmation or contradiction from those who have further information."

- Carl Tannenbaum

























This last photo is from Rolf Reiss. It is of the orchard that Carl mentions when all the trees where still there.

Friday, August 29, 2008

Weekend Fun Reminder - August 30th

This is the last week of the Woodstock Fringe Festival. WCA member Noni Connor will be reading tomorrow in the "First Looks" series at the festival. Here are the details about her performance.

'FIRST LOOKS' AT THE FRINGE
Staged Readings of New Plays. Free of Charge.
LISTENING TO ELIZABETH by Noni Connor
Saturday August 30
5:00 pm
Byrdcliffe Theatre
Upper Byrdcliffe Road
Woodstock, NY

Elizabeth Robins, an American actress who was the first Hedda Gabler on the English stage, continued to conquer new frontiers as a director, a writer and a suffragist. This production, a work-in-progress, draws on her memoirs, her published speeches, her personal correspondence and her own journals to capture her personal trials and triumphs in the context of the theatre and politics in her lifetime.
Charles Traeger is the director of the 'FIRST LOOKS' series.

For more information about this or any other Woodstock Fringe event you can go to their website at woodstockfringe.org.

Thursday, August 28, 2008

HIke Up the Wittenberg

Here is a message and some photos from WCA member Paul Misko. Looks like he had a great hike! Paul is the leader of the Woodland Valley Hikers. You can still join the group on it's inaugural hike up Giant Ledge on September 6th by emailing me here at wvview@gmail.com. I will pass the message to Paul and he will add you to the list.

"Here is a hike that I did with a friend of mine last week, and which will be one of the many hikes offered by the Woodland Valley Hikers next summer. It is and old favorite and one well worth getting into shape for. At nearly 10 miles long, it consists of hiking up Wittenberg (3780 ft.) from Woodland Valley, then proceeding to Cornell Mtn. (3860 ft.), then on to Slide Mtn.(4180 ft.). We left Woodland Valley at 10:00 a.m. and summited Wittenberg about 1:30p.m., summited Cornell about 3:00 p.m., summited Slide about 5:00 p.m. , then got to the car near Winnisook at 7:15 p.m., and into town for dinner by 8:30 p.m. We were hungry."

- Paul Misko




Wednesday, August 27, 2008

Voter Registration and Absentee Ballots

Please make sure that you are registered to vote in Shandaken for the upcoming election. If you are already registered and you will be out of town for any reason on that day, be sure to get an absentee ballot. Below is a link to a website that will give you all the information you need if you have questions about either process. In both cases it is much easier than you think. This is a very important election on both the national and local level. Besides electing the President of the United States we here in Shandaken will be voting for a town board seat. So make your voices heard and please vote!!

If anyone has any problems or questions about any part of this process please email me at wvview@gmail.com and I will contact you and help get the paperwork you need.

Project Vote Smart

Monday, August 25, 2008

Photos from Shandaken Day

Here are some photos from Shandaken Day. The weather was beautiful and everyone had a lot of fun, especially the kids!






















































































































































Almost forgot, here is another photo from Doris Morehouse of Joe Munster blowing up the Shandaken balloon. Thanks for sending this to me Doris.
















With the exception of the photo above all photos are by Carol Seitz

Saturday, August 23, 2008

Weekend Fun Reminder - August 23rd

Don't forget that Rick Altman (WCA member), Mike Ralff and Jody Sumber are playing tonight at the Reservoir Inn. Here are the details again:

The Reservoir Inn
August 23rd, 9 PM - Midnight
157 Basin Rd.,West Hurley
(845) 331-9806
www.reservoirinn.biz

Also, there is a lot of fun stuff to do over at the Woodstock Fringe Festival. You can check out the schedule at their website.
http://www.woodstockfringe.org/

And today is Shandaken Day!! Shuttle parking is from Tonche Transit and the Emerson Spa and Resort. There are fun activities going on all day. Check my previous post for details. Happy Shandaken Day!

Friday, August 22, 2008

James Wolf Designs


There are so many folks who live in this valley that are interesting and talented, it's amazing, it's like we live in some sort of creativity vortex. One of my favorite people is James Wolf. A member of the WCA for years, he lives in both Woodland Valley and Vietnam with his lovely wife Jen. He sent me some photos of one of his latest projects and I asked him if he would mind if I shared them and some background information with the community. So here goes......

He basically has 2 businesses in Vietnam, one using his factory, and one using other factories where he does freelance design and product development for furniture, home and garden décor. His design business is DRiVN – Design Resource in Vietnam, where he does product development and quality assurance for companies looking to get well-crafted furniture from Vietnam. He makes sure it happens to their expectations.

Here is his website and some samples of furniture.
www.jameswolfdesigns.com














































He and his wife also own a bamboo factory (workshop) and can custom make anything in bamboo. They just finished building it in March are hoping to make more contacts in US for manufacturing.

Bamboo has been his environmental passion for almost 14 years. He made (from scratch) bamboo flooring in Vietnam in 1995, long before the eco-boom when it became trendy. In ’97 he imported 2 pallets of bamboo wood (like the flooring but in 1 foot wide boards) to Woodland Valley and built the first bamboo kitchen in America in the home he shares with his family on Pantherkill.

He has been making bamboo toys to suit the green and safe toy market. His company is called Green Elf Toys. Here are some photos of a few of the things they make.


























Here is a quote directly from James. "When I am not here dealing with work and pollution, I love to go home to Woodland Valley and enjoy the fresh air and extraordinary natural beauty of our valley. And what do I do when I am home? Make more custom furniture! So local customers can place their orders and I can be home and work more from the valley. Mom would love that!"

His bamboo company is called Tre Vang (Golden Bamboo) www.trevang.com.vn
Check that site out too!! The kitchen he built in WV is on the opening page.

I have more photos of James' projects that I will put on the blog in the coming weeks. He is so extraordinarily talented and hard working it is hard to fit in everything he is doing in one post. So keep an eye out for more news about the immensely talented James Wolf!

Wednesday, August 20, 2008

Shandaken Day - Saturday August 23rd

Don't forget that Shandaken Day is this weekend. Come and celebrate our town with the rest of the neighbors!

Shandaken Day Schedule

Saturday, August 23rd
10 am to 7 pm
Catskill Interpretive Center Site
Route 28, Mt. Tremper

All Day
Crafts and Vendors Fair, Your Favorite Restaurants providing great food and beverages
Hay Bale Bonanza!
Shuttle Buses (courtesy of UCAT - from Tonche Transit & Emerson Spa & Resort)
Music Morning 'til night by local musicians

Children's All Day Activities
Horse Rides
Ropes Course (courtesy of Catskill Outback Adventures)
BIG Sprinkler (by MF Whitney Fire Company)

11:00 am
Andrews & Rizzo

12 noon
Friends of Snuffy Dog Fashion Show

1:00 - 1:30 pm
Catskill Travelers (young violinists)
Featuring WCA member Miriam Rose

1:30 - 2:00 pm
James Krueger

2:00 - 4:00 pm
Children's Activities (15 and under)
2:00 pm - Egg & Spoon Obstacle Course
2:30 pm - Water Balloon Toss
3:00 pm - Potato Sack Race
3:30 pm - Tube Relay Race
4:00 pm - Watermelon Eating Contest

5:00 pm
Awards Ceremony
(Pride of Shandaken, Hamlet Heroes, Kid's Contests)

5:30 - 7:00 pm
Square Dance
with Earl Pardini & The Slide Mountain String Band

For More Information Contact:
Shandaken Town Hall (845) 688-7165

Monday, August 18, 2008

Mystery Revealed - Lord's Boarding House














Here is a message from our resident historian Rolf Reiss with the identity of the mystery house I first posted on August 8th under the post title "Where in the Valley".

"First off we should congratulate both Nick Alba and Linda McDonald for correctly identifying the cottage as the original Brookside House built by Loami Lord sometime before 1875. Linda recalled that the cottage suffered a fire sometime in the 1950's and was torn down leaving the large addition seen in the most recent photo. The
addition still stands and is currently for sale two doors up and across the road from the house with the white picket fence. It is just before my house which is fire # 958. Nick Alba included some great information in his e-mail. He reminded me that his house as well as the one currently owned by the Ffrenches were also built by the Lords and that he had unearthed a sign advertising for summer boarders hidden behind his original fuse box. He recalled that there is a photo of the Brookside cottage in the 1896 Picturesque Ulster where it states that the "Brookside is the only house in Woodland Valley to take in summer boarders". Loami Lord owned almost 800 acres of land in Woodland Valley including most of the Cross Mountain Hollow (up and beyond Tonisgah Road) where according to George Barley he pastured his dairy herd in what was once a large clearing. The map of 1875 shows the Lords homestead,(the house with the white picket fence) the Brookside house, Lords sawmill , the Ffrench's, and Nick Albas home. It also shows Woodland Valley Road ending at that point.
Lords sawmill can be seen to the left in the photo below and parts of it's foundation are still visible today. More to come on the Lords when time permits!"













Below is a wonderful postcard of the Lord's boarding house sent by Linda McDonald.

Sunday, August 17, 2008

The Pantherkill Report - Hummingbirds

Here is another installment of the Pantherkill Report from Dennis Havel.

"I have a hummingbird feeder hanging just outside the window above my desk and have been watching these neat little aerial speedsters close-up all Summer. I happened to mention this to a few people who proceeded to educate me on the finer points of Archilochus colubris, better known as the Ruby-Throated Hummingbird.

These well-meaning folks told me stuff about the hummers that seemed more than a little implausible, so I turned to my trusty Googler to find the straight scoop:

Goofy Fact #1 - Hummingbirds have no legs.

Huh? Wha? This commonly believed myth is totally bogus and a little critical thinking should explain why. If this is true, why do hummingbird feeder manufacturers bother to put little plastic perches on the feeders?










This is a hummingbird foot.








Goofy Fact #2 - Hummingbird beaks are really a tube

"Bzzzzzzzt, Wrong! Thank you for playing. Don Pardo, what consolation gifts do we have for our loser?

Merv, we have this beautiful photo of a hummingbird beak showing the tongue lapping liquid just like a cat. No sucking through a mythical tube-beak here!"











Goofy Fact #3 - Hummingbirds migrate by hitching a ride on the backs of Canada geese.

Yeah. Sure. And, they get a complimentary beverage and in-flight movie!

The Canadian Goose migrates South to Virginia, North and South Carolina and flies at altitudes up to 29,000 feet where the oxygen is thin and temperatures are well below freezing. They are well adapted for these conditions having large lungs and lots of body fat. The hummer, being no bigger than a medium gherkin pickle, lacks lung capacity and body fat to survive at these altitudes.

In addition, the hummers migrate to Central America and Southern Mexico. They fly the entire route at treetop level and then across the Gulf of Mexico just inches above the surface.

If the hummer hitched a ride on a Canadian Honker, he'd have to change gooses at Richmond, Virginia and would probably arrive in Coast Rica without his luggage.

The most obvious fact that debunks this myth is that, while hummers do have feet, they lack thumbs with which to indicate their need for a ride.


Canadian Goose hitching a ride to Puerto Vallarta on the head of a hummingbird."

Thanks Dennis for this funny and informative post!

Saturday, August 16, 2008

Of Thee I Sing, Oh Hog

Pig Song

Give praise, I say to our old friend,
The gluttonous country hog,
Who’s served us far more faithfully,
Than man’s best friend the dog.

For while indeed old piggy may,
Wallow the muck and mire,
No barnyard flesh tastes quite so good,
Slow cooked o’er hickory fire.

The list of all his many parts,
Of which we’ve come to favor,
Could fill a cookbook page on page,
Each portion more to savor.

Consider spare ribs, hams, and hocks,
Sausage, trotters, bacon lean,
Chitlins, griskins, souse and chines,
With no fatback, where art thou bean?

Without the pig there’s no cuisine,
Well, steer or fowl might do,
But none compares to porky’s parts,
When it comes to barbecue.

Boreegard
August 10, 2008

Friday, August 15, 2008

One More Reminder

I wanted to remind everyone one last time that the geology talk/walk that will be given by Dan Davis of the NYCDEP originally scheduled for this weekend has been postponed. The new date is September 13th - Raindate: September 14th. The time and place are still the same, !0:00 am in the Roxmor clubhouse. Mark it on your calendars. I hope to see you there!!

More Photos from the Dershowitz Party

Here are a couple more photos from the Dershowitz party sent to us by Aileen Schwartz. Thanks Aileen!


Thursday, August 14, 2008

Eagle Over the Ashokan




















Here is a drawing from WCA member and young artist Miriam Rose. I would like to take this opportunity to encourage our other young community members to send in their art and/or writings for the blog.

Woodstock Fringe Festival

Here is some Woodstock Fringe news from WCA member Noni Connor

"The Woodstock Fringe has begun its 2008 Festival of Theater and Song. It's a wonderful collection of theater, music and comedy set in the magical Byrdcliffe Theater. This year's schedule features full productions of two new plays, The Dark Wood by David LeFort Nugent and The Punishing Blow by Randy Cohen (yes,the NYT "Ethicist" - who knew?) Complementing these performances are musical and comedy performances and readings of many new works. I performed in last year's Backwards and in the 2006 season's Women On Fire. This year I'll be contributing just one performance - a reading you can learn about on the Fringe's website - www.woodstockfringe.org. Come and see something. You won't be disappointed."

Contact me at nconnor@elliman.com if you've got any questions.

- Noni

Wednesday, August 13, 2008

Attention Woodland Hikers!

The inaugural hike of the Woodland Valley Hikers will take place on Saturday, September 6th, with a rain date of Sunday the 7th. We will be hiking up to Giant Ledge for lunch and a great view. I will be sharing some historical info along the way, and would like to hear what others know as well. Meeting time at the parking area is 10:00 a.m. This hike just over 3 miles total and is rated moderate/ difficult, and we plan to be back to the parking area by 3:00p.m. Not recommended for small kids. It takes about 1/2 hour to drive to the Giant Ledge trailhead from Woodland Valley.
Driving Directions: From Phoenicia area, take Rt. 28 West to Big Indian. Then turn left onto C.R. 47 (Slide Mtn. Rd.) going 7.4 miles to the parking area on the right side. This is the Giant Ledge Parking Area. Just for a reference point, the road takes a very sharp turn and steep climb immediately after the correct parking area.
Bring a daypack with at least lunch, drinks, camera, rainjacket, flashlight, lighter. Walking stick and binoculars recommended as well. Cloudy or rainy forecast postpones hike to Sunday. I will e-mail postponement notice, but give me a phone number if you need to be reached that way. Please let me know if you plan to attend, and if you have any questions. Don't miss it, I won't!
- Paul Misko

Blogmistress Note: Anyone who wishes to be added to the Woodland Valley Hikers email contact list or join us for this hike can email me here at wvview@gmail.com and I will pass that information on to Paul.

All Kinds of Gatherings
















Here is a photo taken at the head of the valley by Paul Misko. Looks like the animals are having there own community association meeting.

A Passing in the Dershowitz Family

Nat Dershowitz's mother passed away yesterday. I would like to extend my condolences to the entire Dershowitz family on behalf of the Woodland Valley Community. May she rest in peace.

Tuesday, August 12, 2008

NY Energy SmartSM Programs

The Catskill Center for Conservation & Development sent out this announcement a few days ago. Since we all have to be concerned with affordable heating during the winter I thought this might be of interest.

Worried About the Upcoming Heating Season?

Join Us for a How-To Session for Homeowners & Small Businesses
Plan NOW for a
More Affordable Winter

New York Energy $martSM Programs

Monday, August 18th
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Location:
The Catskill Center for Conservation & Development
Route 28, Arkville, NY 12406

Learn about the New York State Energy Research & Development Authority's programs to help you save money & energy!

Case Studies of Homeowners & Businesses
Info on Cash Incentives and Low Interest Loans
ENERGY STAR® New Home Details

Come meet Home Performance and Small Business Energy Assessment Professionals

New York Energy $martSM programs are designed to lower electricity costs by encouraging energy efficiency as the State's electric utilities move to competition.

Anchin, Block & Anchin, LLP is broadening the Energy $mart Loan Fund network, extending opportunities to participating banks and their clientele.

Margaretville Energy $mart Partnership is a program of the Village of Margaretville and the Greater Margaretville Chamber of Commerce.

Register by August 15:

Mid-Hudson Energy mart Communities, 845-331-2238
or e-mail Patrice Courtney Strong, patricecourtney@gmail.com

The Catskill Center is open from 9-5 Monday through Friday
Gallery also open 12-4 on Saturdays
The Catskill Center for Conservation and Development

www.catskillcenter.org

Monday, August 11, 2008

Rick Altman - Jazz at the Reservoir Inn
















Mike Ralff, Jody Sumber, Rick Altman

An evening of jazz standards and originals with bass, drums and vibes

Saturday, August 23rd, 2008
9:00 PM til midnight
Reservoir Inn
157 Basin Rd. West Hurley
845 331-9806
no cover charge
www.reservoirinn.biz

Photo provided by the artists

The Mystery Continues.......
















Rolf sent this new photo clue as to the whereabouts of the mystery house that I originally posted a few days ago on the blog. Here is his message.

"This photo shows the north side of the same building that you posted on the 8th. Although the main building has been gone for some time the smaller structure to the rear survived until 1998 in a slightly different location on the same property."

Good Luck,
Rolf

If anyone wants to venture a guess as to where this house was please send it to me here at wvview@gmail.com and I will pass it on to Rolf to confirm. You won't win any physical prizes but we will all think you are super smart if you figure it out!

Saturday, August 9, 2008

Sylvia's Garden

Sylvia Wolf is an amazing gardener. Most people, like me, can put a few plants in the ground and make everything look good but we never achieve greatness. Sylvia is different. She always seems to see the bigger picture. She shapes her surroundings and creates beautiful floral vignettes. I had to drop off something to her the other day and took these photos so everyone in the community can get a sampling of her artistry. Enjoy!






Friday, August 8, 2008

Where in the Valley?

















Here is some more fun with WV history. Rolf sent me this photo from his collection and gave me a small clue as to the identity of the home. His exact words were "this stately old Woodland Valley cottage has not been seen for 50 years or so". Can anyone guess where it was located? Email me here at wvview@gmail.com with your thoughts and I will pass them on to Rolf. Let's see if anyone knows the correct answer.

Thursday, August 7, 2008

Guide to Honeymoons/Romantic Getaways

Here is a link to WCA member Susan Breslow Sardone's website. It is a wonderful resource for all of you looking for a great Honeymoon or Romantic Getaway destination. Check it out!

Susan Breslow
Guide to Honeymoons/Romantic Getaways
About.com
http://honeymoons.about.com
Named "Best of the Web" in Romantic Travel by Forbes.com
About is part of The New York Times Company

Wednesday, August 6, 2008

Brief Summary of the WCA Summer Meeting

Over the weekend someone reminded me that I never posted the news of what went on at the 2008 Annual WCA summer meeting for the folks who couldn't attend. Duh!! Sorry about that folks! Sometimes the most obvious thing goes unnoticed. Anyway, here is a brief summary of the gathering.

We discussed the water harvesting issue and where it will go from here. While the issue was decided in our favor, Mr. Poncic can reapply and start the process again if he so chooses. Since the courts ruled on only one of our numerous objections to the project, if the application is being looked at anew, we can then raise all of the other objections that we voiced the first time around. We will keep you posted on any developments with this ongoing struggle. Thanks to all in the community for their support!

We held our annual election of officers and the results are as follows:

WVA Officers-- President--Carol Seitz, V.P.-- Peggy Neu, Treasurer--Brave Emma, Recording Secretary--Mike O'Neil, Correspondence Secretary--Linda McDonald.

WVA Board of Directors--Carol Seitz, Peggy Neu, Brave Emma, Mike O'Neil, Michele Keesee, Anne McInnis, Dakin Morehouse.

We also formed an events committee whose members are as follows:

Events Committee members--Sylvia Wolf, Diane Keane Foster, Linda McDonald, Michelle Keesee

Thanks to all for volunteering to serve their community!

Dan Davis NYCDEP geologist and project manager and Michael Courtney of the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ulster County both spoke to the group about issues involving the WV stream. Dan and his interns are doing a comprehensive survey of the stream that will be available to all in the community some time in the future. Anyone who has issues regarding erosion on their property can contact Dan at the DEP offices. I put his contact information on the right (permanent) side of this blog.

The geology talk/walk that will be given by Dan, which was originally scheduled for August, has been postponed. The new date is September 13th - Raindate September 14th.
Please adjust your calendars.

Paul Misko is forming a "Woodland Valley Hikers" group. I will be posting more information about that group shortly. For now, anyone who wishes to be put on the mailing list can email me here at wvview@gmail.com.

Remember to check this blog frequently for updates and announcements and please be sure to send us your dues and updated contact information. A Woodland Valley Emergency Contact List will be available soon to all those who have decided to participate.

Well, that's what happened at meeting. Sorry, I didn't post it sooner!

Tuesday, August 5, 2008

Things Left Behind

I got this message from Nat Dershowitz earlier this evening.

"People from the party left a sweater, a large white tee shirt and an oval stainless steel shallow dish. Unless the owners promise to pick up these items by next years party they will be deemed the property of Nat and Marilyn or the Woodland Community Association."
- Nat

If anyone left these items behind at the party you can email me here at wvview@gmail.com and I will forward the message to Nat and Marilyn and you can arrange to pick them up.

Sunday, August 3, 2008

Great Fun at the Party!!

Despite the on again, off again rain, the Dershowitz party was a great success! It was attended by many members of the community both old and new. Everyone had an excellent time. Let me extend our thanks to both Marilyn and Nat for their hospitality to all of us in the WCA.









Here are our gracious hosts in their garden during the party.































































































- All photos by Carol Seitz