Free Holistic Clinic This Wednesday

FREE HOLISTIC COMMUNITY

CLINIC

 Wednesday June 1 2016, 4-7pm

Quarterly holistic wellness clinic Providing Massage, Cranio Sacral Therapy, Reiki, 

Matrix Energetics, Sound Healing, Reflexology, and 

more! 

LOCATION: ​Parish Hall, Phoenicia, across from the Catholic 

Church on Main Street.  

For Questions Call: ​518-989-6216  

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Tommy Healy's Latest Diving Trip

These photos were sent to me from WCA member Tommy Healy. They were taken on his latest diving excursion to Bonnaire. Here is what Tommy had to say about them.

"Just a mixed bag of dive photos from my recent trip to Bonaire. I had some fun with a new Panasonic 8mm fisheye lens which I used with some good results below. A silhouette shot of a diver in front of the sun, A turtle that actually bumped the lens in curiosity. A lion fish that is an invasive species to the Caribbean and also is a threat to it's eco system, A close up of Coral life on Bonaire reef, on the rope down to a ship wreck that is at a depth of 100 feet, Divers on the rope going up from the wreck back to the dive boat. A curious damsel fish, and last, a tropical sunset at happy hour."

- Tommy

Family Fun And Fish Day

The Ashokan Watershed Management Program in cooperation with the DEC is having another "Family Fun & Fish Day".  Here are the details they sent to me.

There's Still Time to Register for AWSMP's Family Fun and Fish Day 2016!

Fishing with the family is a great way to connect with each other and experience the great outdoors!

Back by popular demand for a fifth year in a row, the Ashokan Watershed Stream Management Program in cooperation with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is hosting “Family Fun & Fish Day” at Kenneth Wilson State Campground located at 859 Wittenberg Road in Mount Tremper, NY on Sunday, June 5 from 12:00pm to 2:30pm.

All fishing supplies will be provided, though you are welcome to bring your own if you have them. No fishing license is required.

DEC fisheries staff and volunteers with local Trout Unlimited chapters will introduce youth and others to the sport of fishing and provide education on fish identification and aquatic ecology. Other family friendly activities include a barbeque, and arts and crafts under the pavilion starting at noon. Please let us know in advance if you have special needs related to the day’s activities.

You will need to register by June 1, 2016 in order to participate. Register online at https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/familyfishingday2016_251 or call 845-688-3047. For more information on the event contact Brent Gotsch at 845-688-3047 Ext. 3, or by email at bwg37@cornell.edu. DEC charges a $6 fee per car for admission to the campground -- all other activities at Family Fun and Fish Day are free.

For more information about Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ulster County’s community programs and events go to http://ulster.cce.cornell.edu/. Stay connected to CCEUC. “Friend” us on Facebook and “Follow” us on Twitter.

Cornell Cooperative Extension is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals and Disabilities and provides equal program and employment opportunities. Please contact the program office at 845-340-3990 if you have any special needs.

Good Press From Europe

For those of you who read French, here is a link to the newest article about the Catskills in Le Monde. It once again features the Phoenicia Diner and other great Catskill gems. http://www.lemonde.fr/m-voyage/article/2016/05/17/catskill-mountains-label-boheme_4920528_4497613.html?xtmc=catskill&xtcr=1

I guess we can expect a lot of French tourists this year. This is great news because due to the warm winter the skiers largely stayed home and many of the local businesses have told me that it was a bad winter for them economically.

That being said, I would just like to remind you that if you need a father's day, graduation or any other kind of present try to shop in our little towns. You will be helping to keep the local businesses alive.

Sweet Sue's Has Re-opened

There is good news in Phoenicia, Sweet Sue's has finally re-opened. I have been watching for several weeks as Sue and her crew have been hard at work cleaning and getting ready. I am so glad that they have finally opened their doors again.

Here is an article in the Daily Freeman about it for those of you who want to read more. http://www.dailyfreeman.com/general-news/20160518/at-reopened-sweet-sues-in-phoenicia-the-handwriting-is-on-the-wall-x2014-and-its-full-of-praise

Welcome back, Sue!

Another Fabulous Paul Misko Event

Paul Misko sent me an announcement of his next event coming up on Memorial Day weekend. Make sure to make your reservations soon. Paul's talks are always super popular.

"MEET JOHN BURROUGHS IN THE HEART OF THE SOUTHERN CATSKILLS"

Amy's Take-Away will be hosting some stellar events this season @ 1571 Route 214, Lanesville (5 miles north of Phoenicia) in the historic former H.D. Lane General Store built ca.1885.

First 'up at bat' will be Paul Misko's talk on Saturday, May 28 @ 4 PM about famous native son, John Burroughs, an American naturalist and nature essayist,active hiker and fisherman, and activist in the U.S. conservation movement.

Enhanced by an audiovisual presentation w./ comments from Burroughs' journal, Paul's talk will focus on Burroughs' attempts to scale Slide Mountain in Woodland Valley.  Paul has written numerous articles on hiking and history, created trivia quiz programs on WIOX's "From the Forest" Radio Show, and founded the Catskill 4000 Club which focuses on unusual, history-related hikes, and teaching outdoor skills.  This presentation promises to be both entertaining and informative! Admission $5.  Please call ahead @ (845) 688-9759 for reservations.

After his talk, Paul will be selling his cleverly-packaged and utterly delicious "Burroughs' Butter Biscuits" as well as his beautifully-crafted wooden creations.  Amy's Take-Away will be selling foods which would have been eaten during Burroughs' life-time (1837-1921) featuring crops Burroughs grew:celery grapes, and berries.  The ATA menu will be available shortly both on Facebook and http://www.amystakeaway.com/  

Phoenicia Pharmacy To Close

I am sad to report to you all that as of July 1st the Phoenicia Pharmacy will be closing it's doors. Up until that time they will be open on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. If you have active prescriptions at the pharmacy be aware that you will need to find another place to get your prescriptions filled.

For those of you who would like to read more about the closing here is a link to an article in The Watershed Post. http://www.watershedpost.com/2016/independent-pharmacies-close-margaretville-phoenicia

PS - I just found out that although the pharmacy is closing in July, the store itself will remain open until October.

Aqua Clara

More poetry from Mike O'Neil aka Boreegard

Agua Clara

Find a piece of water on this earth,
That man has not abused,
And I will give you a gold sovereign.

The metal of the coin was,
Bullied, wrenched, dug, 
Mucked, hydrolicked, or panned, 
Out of some sweet waterway which,
Pray God, may now be recovering.

If you take a long delicious drink of water,
From your favorite stream,
As your father’s father did,
Call 911—immediately,
Because it’s not just H-two-oh you’ve ingested. 

Nothing is unlimited anymore, Huck Honey.
Nothing.


                        Boreegard

New Cookbook

The lovely and talented Rebecca Ffrench came out with a new cookbook recently. The book is called Whole Protein Vegetarian. Just like her other books  it is filled with fantastic and creative recipes from Rebecca's kitchen.

Also, the photography in the book was done by another one of Woodland Valley's own, Josh Holz. It looks like Josh is following in his Dad's footsteps and has decided on pursuing a creative career path. Nice work, Josh!

Rebecca was recently featured in Hudson Valley Magazine http://www.hvmag.com/Hudson-Valley-Magazine/May-2016/Going-Vegetarian-Heres-How-to-Eat-Enough-Protein-Without-Sacrificing-Taste/
and the Poughkeepsie Journal
http://www.poughkeepsiejournal.com/story/life/food/dishnthat/2016/04/12/wheres-the-meat-you-wont-miss-it-in-whole-protein-vegetarian/82951318/.

For those of you who would like to purchase the book you can get it on Amazon. Here is the link: http://www.amazon.com/Whole-Protein-Vegetarian-Plant-Based-Well-Being/dp/158157326X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1458440869&sr=8-1&keywords=whole+protein+vegetarian

Congrats Rebecca and keep those fantastic recipes coming!!