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BETHEL: The Corner Suzanne White 583-4808 swhite747@gmail.com

Happy birthday to Debra Gabriel, Dina Sturm, Ellen Stratton, Hal Coopersmith, Harper Altman, Andrew Trombley and Sonny Patel. Happy anniversary to Dawn and Michael Ryder.

Be well wishes to Eileen Morey and Bobby D.

Our condolences extend to the family and friends of Vincent Nappi, Anthony Suarez, Paul R Kean and Clarence Lilley.

Welcome Nathaniel Rey Clough to the Rey and Clough family. Congrats to Zach Malek who is graduating Harmony Christian School this year! Debbie Palmirari was awarded the “Most Colorful” in the 2019 Bethel Peace Parade. Welcome to Dr Matthew Evans, recent MSD Superintendent appointment.

The Monticello School District Budget and Trustees absentee voting ballot is due to the District Clerk by June 9 at 5pm. Sullivan Renaissance hosts a “Container Gardening Seminar” on-line on June 10 at 3pm. Adv Reg: SUNYSullivan.edu.

Celebrate Flag Day on June 14th. Bill Burns immediately comes to mind. He was always concerned with treatment and respect of the flag, rightfully so.

To Do: 2020Census.gov! EBCrawford Library (794-4660) offers resources, ‘Things to Do' on line and parking lot WiFi. Look for the Kartrite Water Park to open soon. Register, donate and participate anywhere with the virtual June 20th R4 5K Run at www.rockhillrun.com. Walk or bike the Forest Reserve.

Covid-19: As NYS ‘opens up', be kind, social distance, don your mask and wash your hands. Keep it up! Organizations may be taking food and pantry donations, but for now, most are not accepting clothing and household items. They are concentrated on food insecurity and don't have storage space. Call ahead and do not drop when closed.

Contact info: Town of Bethel (583-4350) and www.town.bethel.ny.us for information. Access to Town Hall is limited. Abide by protocol. Local meetings may still be on media platforms. Emergency Assistance (807-0925). Public Health (292-5910). Mental Health (292-8770). Hospice (845-561-6111). Gunther (794-5807). Delgado (295-6020). Metzger (292-0215).

Culture: Local artists should scour nyfa.org for available grants and funding. Look for area art centers offering classes and events on-line. Check Bethelwoodscenter.org for virtual events and schedule information.

FYI and subject to change: Recently, the State mentioned summer day camps could open at the end of the month. Watch Rita's newsletter and Bethel Park & Rec's schedule. The Kauneonga Lake Farm Market will begin on June 27th. Yoga is on the TBA schedule. Town has postponed the Bethel Lakeside Music to start July 16th. Local Independence Day fireworks celebrations may be rescheduled to August.

Support local 845 ‘Pre-order and Pick Up or Delivery': Annie's Ruff Cut (932-5100), Bethel Market Cafe (583-3130), Big Kev's BBQ (798-7395), Brother Bruno (791-4600), Catskill Distilling Co (796-8643), Local Table & Tap (583-3020), Papa Luke's (791-7272), Sorella (583-4300), Sticky Fingers (845-475-8900), and Woodstock Oasis (583-5500).

Order from Brey's Farm, Catskill Food Hub, Hilly Acres, or Murray's Chicken. Check local farms and Markets: Barryville, Narrowsburg Union and Rock Hill on Saturdays or Callicoon on Sunday. Also, purchase SCVA -Sullivancatskills.com ‘Take Out Sullivan Catskills' restaurant support gift certificates (incentive added)!

*Kudos to the recent SpaceX Dragon Intl Space Station docking. Respect award goes to Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde, who we were introduced to on June 1.

Suz Sez,“The silence is deafening.”