The Pond Eddy Bridge will be undergoing emergency repair operations.  As part of those repair operations there will be scaffolding suspended by cables 15’ below the bridge creating a potential hazard for boaters traveling under the bridge.  To ensure visitor safety the section of river channel flowing under the span of Pond Eddy Bridge that is under repair will be closed to public use for a distance of 500’ upstream and downstream of the bridge.  The construction zone will be marked by buoys and signs directing boaters not to travel under the span of bridge under construction and to use the open channel.

For more information please call Carla Hahn at 570-729-8251.

Press Release Issued by:

National Park Service U.S. Department of the Interior

Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River
274 River Road
Beach Lake, PA 18405

570 729-7574 phone
570 729-7148 fax

Contact(s): Loren Goering
Phone number: 570 729-7574
Date: April 21, 2011
Release code: K3415

We look back on the summer and with the generosity of good weather on the part of mother nature, and the economy still making people watch their spending, the Sullivan County Catskills, in all of it’s wonder has experienced a growth in new attractions, and an increasingly steady flow of second home residents and visitor’s.  Even the local residents have taken notice of all that this area has to offer…right in their own back yards!   A tank of gas …or less,  depending on your vehicle…has brought visitor’s up to our beautiful Catskills in droves.  There has been something for everyone this summer.  From live concerts and theatrical performances to a drive up to admire the beautiful water falls and stop and stock up at the many farmers’ markets…people have been able to make more frequent visits.  There is so much to do that it is just impossible to do everything you want to do, or see everything you want to see in just one weekend!

Summer may be almost over, but the things to do and see…the farmers’ markets, the fall foliage, and the many new and existing shops and restaurants are still open and ready to welcome visitor’s to come to stay and play!  The Perfect Get

They expect up to 100 volunteers each day and they provide them with breakfast, dinner and free camping in our campgrounds. Most of these volunteers come every year to the cleanup and they work very hard and do a great job.

It is very costly to accomplish this huge task and labor intensive to move the food to a different location each day, tents, tables and chairs, and move the canoes, volunteers and trash.

During the previous 20 years of doing this cleanup they have removed 7814 tires, 8186 pounds of aluminum cans and a total of 385.67 tons of trash. This is their way of giving back to this great resource, the Delaware River.

Thank you to Kittatinny for organizing this event and to all of the volunteers dedicated to keeping the Delaware River as pristine as it is!

July 3 is also the last chance to bid on the Silent Auction works – at 8 p.m. sharp, the winning bidders will be announced!  See the gallery’s Facebook page for photos of the original donated art – including an oil painting, sculpture, jewelry, glass checker set, wall hanging, vase, photographs, pottery, etc.

The gallery’s first Gourmet Bake Sale will also be taking place on July 3 – take home fancy treats for the whole family!

It’s not too late for artists to submit work to the show — up to five pieces of work in any medium.  Each piece should be ready to hang or otherwise display.  There is a $20 non-refundable fee for submission of work.  The pieces can be for sale, or not; if they are sold, there will be a 30% commission to the gallery.  Download an application from www.catskillartistsgallery.com – or call 845-292-0310.

Members of the gallery are Robert Friedman, Cate Gundlah, Kathy Jeffers, Buff McAllister, Helena Clare Pittman and Hank Schneider.  Some 30 other artists are also represented.

The gallery is open Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday from noon to five.  For more information, call 845-292-0310.

Farm tours will be Sunday at 2 or by reservation.

Medicine Lecture Series -Suggested contribution of $20.00 to benefit Farm Aid

Dietary fat has received much attention over the past fifty years, and mostly we have been told to avoid it, if we want to stay healthy. What if this prevailing opinion is actually incorrect?
Robert A. Schulman, MD will present the opposing point of view. That; there is nothing wrong with dietary fat, and, there is everything wrong with sugar and refined carbohydrates. The history of the science of the causation obesity, heart disease, diabetes, and cancer will be reviewed, in a brief, concise manner, so that the audience will come away with an understanding of what we ought to be eating and why.
We will review some excellent books written for the lay press, that help further clarify the topic.
Easy to make, low carbohydrate recipes will be included in the seminar handout. Samples will be available for tasting, following the seminar. Reservations preferred.

Visit us at:
www.applepondfarm.com
or call 845.482.4764

Performances every Thursday and Saturday at 11 AM through August 14^th

This summer, the Forestburgh Theatre Arts Center (FTAC) at the Forestburgh Playhouse will bring to the stage the imaginative SEUSSICAL, the musical based on the works of the beloved Dr. Seuss. Audiences will follow the story of Horton the Elephant as he faces a double adventure – he must protect his tiny friend Jojo and the invisible Whos from a world of dangers and he must guard an abandoned egg, left in his care by the irresponsible Mayzie La Bird. Horton faces ridicule, danger, kidnapping, and a trial, yet his intrepid friend Gertrude McFuzz never loses faith in him and is the only one who recognizes “his kind and his powerful heart.” Narrated by the Cat in the Hat, the story is about the powers of friendship, loyalty, family and community who are challenged but ultimately, emerge triumphant.

Following the success of Disney’s High School Musical, the Playhouse has decided to concentrate its efforts on a single show to run all summer long that is appealing to young audiences. As part of its educational theatre outreach, the production features a number of local young actors who work alongside the professionals and gain valuable professional experience.  J.R. Goodman, Jennifer Brescia, Quincy Confoy, and Ariana Sepulveda are among the local high school and college students participating.  The leading role of Jojo is shared by two local elementary school actresses who appear in alternating performances:  Rebecca Bass Rock Hill and Zoe Gronner of Middletown.  FTAC strives to nurture the development of local talent and continues to focus on reaching out to the community.

Associate Managing Director Sarah Norris, who is also the director of SEUSSICAL, said, “I can’t stress enough the importance of working with young artists and providing them a safe environment. I feel it is my responsibility as a professional to guide these kids and encourage them as they grow. It is thrilling to watch as they learn to take risks and express themselves in their own individual ways.”

The Forestburgh Playhouse Box Office is open daily from 12 noon to 8 PM, and tickets can be purchased by calling ) 794-1194.  Ticket prices are $10 for children, and $20 for adults, and group rates are available.  For more information, the Playhouse web site is www.fbplayhouse.com