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BETHEL: The Corner Suzanne White 583-4808 swhite747@gmail.com Happy birthday to Billy Crumley, Barbara Shawn, Charley Gipps, Jerry Plotkin, Mitch Katz, Faith Kolakowsici, Barbara S Reno, Resa Wallach, Kathy Knepper, Mark Pesce, and Scott Hindley.

Anniversary wishes to Adrian and Mike Dollard and to Tara and Dan Paradiso.

Our sympathy is extended to the family and friends of John Galligan, Sr.

Kudos to the Smallwood Civic Association and SMVFD for organizing a ‘Birthday Drive By' this past weekend for Eleanor Kessler who turned 99 on the 6th. I will continue to repeat important community public service posts.

Covid alert: Do you really want to go beyond today's pinnacle number of infection? Masks work! Wear one. Get tested. Request a flu and /or pneumonia shot. If traveling, check Health Department restrictions. Town of Bethel-583-4350. Community Assistance-807-0925. Public Health-292-5910. Mental Health-292-8770. Food Security: The area hunger and food shortage is serious. Famililes rely on our local resources:

Shephard's Pantry-583-5885, 707-2333. MV Methodist Church-583-5149. SCFederation for the Homeless & Veteran's Pantry Service (Monti)-794-2604. Meals on Wheels- 807-0241. Donations of food or money can be made directly to the pantries. Food benefit services can be applied for by using www.MyBenefits.ny.gov or through contact with NOEP- Nutrition Outreach and Education Program at HV Community Services 845-842-1232.

Contact the Town of Bethel about resident program applications: CEAP heat assistance or the ‘Save A Life' Program for free home smoke-CO2 alarm installation.

To Do: Stay fit with Ora's Yoga classes Info: oraramat@gmail.com. Check for on-line classes and workshops at SC Cornell Cooperative, SUNY Sullivan, or Crawford Library (http://www.ebcpl.org 794-4660). The Bethel Business Association is reorganizing and looking for added committee people for 2021. BBA members /new businesses are welcome to call (583-4808) if interested.

The Past Perfect Bookstore at Duggan is open Tuesday and Thursday 10-1and Wednesday 10-4pm. The Town of Bethel Board meeting will be held at Duggan on the 9th at 7pm. The US Marine Corp Toys for Tots supports and distributes holiday presents locally. You can donate and drop unwrapped gifts to Town of Bethel Clerk until the 10th. Complete registration for SMV, WL and KauneongaFire Departments Holiday Toy Distribution to Bethel children (in lieu of their holiday party) by the 10th! If you can copy this, you deserve a gift. Please use this link:

http://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAlpQLSesvJseLnqoddn2Ur_19F1n_rXka-ZAH5coLdk7HRGtLQHb6w/viewform. Hanukah begins on Thursday evening of December 10th, ending on the 18th. Mark your calendar for ‘Dickens on the Delaware' celebration in Callicoon on the 12th. Culture: Drive through the SCVA-Bethel Woods “Peace, Love & Lights” light show until Jan 3rd. Visit the Bethel Woods Museum and check out the “Meet Me at Woodstock” tour. Info: 583-2000. You can find spirit and entertainment on weekends at Catskill Distilling Co. Register for John Slavers virtual music program through Crawford Library on the 10th at 6pm. Catch local musicians on their youtube, fb, or web sites: Keith Newman, Fisher and Kean, Albi, Aerial Acoustics -The Wagners, Laura Garone, Joanna Gass, or Shlomo (https://m.youtube.com/c/ShlomoFranklin). I thank you in advance to let me know of others I can promote.

Support our artists and area art centers: CAS, DVAA, Forestburgh Playhouse, HPAC, SCDW and Narrowsburg Union. Catskill Art Society opens the December Members Show on the 12th through the 26th. Attend DVAA's annual “Art in Sixes” small works exhibit Wednesdays -Sundays until the 23rd (delawarevalleyartsalliance.org). Most of the 508 pieces created by 150 artists are available for purchase at exhibit's end. DVAA's Artist in Visual Art and Writing Fellowship applications are open until December 16th (252-7576). Attend SCDW's “It's a Wonderful Life” Virtual Radio Show on the 11-13th by checking their website or (436-5336). Support the Workshop's annual fundraiser with a $10 ‘game ticket' to play against the January lottery (807-7212). “Support Local 845”: Purchase holiday gift certificates or buy on-line from area businesses. Check the BBA www.bethelbusiness.com website for our area business list. For instance, Java Love-White Lake is open curbside on weekends and offers online sales. www.in2retro.com offers convenient online sales. Order curbside from our eateries. Suz Sez,“Believe in miracles. We can use one!”