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

Happy birthday to Sue Bunce, Bobby Lyons, Allison Ruef, Edna, Alex, Karen Billig, Nicole Mullally, Kellee Thelman, Jeffrey Cohen, and Analey Dietrich Stratton.

Anniversary wishes to Holly and Tyler White.

Kudos to the Van Lowe family, who always seem to make the best of time, keeping the children busy with projects and interesting activities. Denise is quite the ‘manager'- it's wonderful to see a Bethel family enjoying good times together. Enough snow for everyone yet? February has been a winter blast. Continued thanks to the Highway Department!

Public Service & Covid Alert: Wear a mask properly. Actually, double up for best protection. Get tested. Get vaccinated. Use the “Am I Eligible” app, call 833-NYS-4VAX or contact SC Public Health for appointment scheduling. NYS Indoor dining has opened to a 25% capacity and NYPopsUp Initiative has begun, allowing In-Person community art events and additional virtual shows.

Town of Bethel-583-4350. Community Assistance-807-0925. Public Health-292-5910. Mental Health-292-8770. Times have been tough. Mind your health and if you need help, turn to a professional, a friend or a tele-health visit. Beyond a drink to relax, the levels of ‘self-medicating', alcohol and drug abuse are out of control. If you notice negative changes within yourself or a friend, intervene. It may be a moment that will matter. And it could be a matter of life or death.

Relying on Federal and State stimulus aid? Continue certification for UI or PUA benefits. Financial assistance, small business and PPP loans, and SVO Grant applications are available. Use www.sba.gov or NYS.Gov. Food Security: Donate to Shephard's Pantry-583-5885. SCFH -Veterans -794-2604. Apply to Meals on Wheels- 807-0241.

To Do: For Bethel CEAP (heat) or Smoke-CO2 Alarm program assistance, call 583-4350. For Property Tax, use ext 108. For Parks and Rec programs, registration forms or summer job applications, use bethelnyparksandrec@gmail.com. Browse the Past Perfect Bookstore. Join the Bethel Business Association at the ‘21 discounted rate. FMI: bethelnybba@gmail.com. Check out www.scboces.org. View the Crawford Library programs for all ages on www.ebcpl.org. Contact Sullivanrenaissance.org to get your town involved! Support the Fb ‘Sullivan County SPCA Prize Wheel'.

Use EBCPL.libcal.com/event to register for “Lady Day', “Celebrating the Legacy of Billie Holiday”, on the 16th at 7pm.

The 17th marks Ash Wednesday.

Attend BP&R's ‘Dance It Off' for some fitness fun at Duggan on Thursdays at 6pm.

Be generous and support the HeartAThon event on Friday, the 19th, using www.wsul.com. The funds raised that day do so much for our local hospital and community.

The SC Conservation Club's ‘King of the Ice' Fishing Contest is scheduled for the 21st from 6a-3pm on White Lake. To register: www.sullivancountyconservationclub.org. Registration, bait, refreshments, great prizes available at the White Lake firehouse. Participate or attend to have a great day at this annual event in Bethel.

Remember Washington's birthday on the 22nd. Without the indoor ‘Walk the Halls', you can meet at Duggan parking on Mondays at 4:30pm for ‘Walk Lakeside'.

Culture: Visit these sites for event information: Bethelwoodscenter.org, Delawarevalleyartsalliance.org, Catskillartsociety.org, Nesinculturalarts.org, Nonnetaandfriends.com, Artistsmarketcc.com, Vsplonline.kanopy.com and Waynecountyartsalliance.org.. Register online for Bethel Woods at Home: “An Evening with Restless Age” on the 18th at 6pm. Check in ahead for two exhibits,”Love in the Time of Covid19” and “Threadbare”, that are open at DVAA until March 27th and look forward to their upcoming ‘Salon Series'. Oliver King is featured for readings of ‘The Fire Next Time' in February through Hurleyvilleartscentre.org.

“Support Local 845” by shopping locally. Suz Sez, “Peace is not the absence of conflict, but the ability to cope with it.”MG