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

Happy birthday to Charlie Levine, Pedro Tweed, Ted Friehling, Perry Gips, Doug, Mike, Ron Hiatt, Sarah Sachs, Greg Fiske, Riva, Sandy G, Saul, Debbie H Briggs, LoriRae Silvers, Karen Sturgis, Paul Stark, Jaio Maraj, Richie Sturgis, and Ian Pammer. Happy anniversary to the Sturgis'. Continued recovery wishes to Eileen Morey, Bobby Donofrio and Michael Hoyt. Kudos to Brendon Cunningham and other (fire dept) friends and family who actually saved Michael's life and claim that miracles do happen! Our sympathy extends to the families of Clarence Barber, Lynn Killian and Edwin Mueller.

As NYS Phases ‘open up', remain vigilant. Please social distance, wear your mask and wash your hands. Friday, the 26th, the original five regions, Central, Mohawk Valley, North Country, Southern Tier, and Finger Lakes, were opened to Phase IV(excl malls, gyms, movies). Our Mid Hudson remains in Phase III. Contact info: Call Town of Bethel (583-4350) and www.town.bethel.ny.us. Emergency Assistance (807-0925). Public Health (292-5910). Mental Health (292-8770). Labor Dept (794-3340).

Congratulations to 2020 Liberty, Monticello and Sullivan West High School graduating Seniors. Special mention for athletics to Monti Panther's Drew Taylor and SW's Gabe Campanelli, Ryan Kocher and Maggie Russel. Kudos to Cristal Staten, Dayna Halprin and the SC Young Democrats for organizing and speaking out for justice. Did you know the Mid-Hudson ‘Sullivan Catskills' were mentioned in a recent Martha Stewart Travel Section?

To Do: 2020Census.gov! Call 583-5360 for Parks & Rec info. Bethel-Smallwood Senior Citizens have a meeting at the Sr Citizen Center on Wednesday, July 1 at 1pm. Call 807-4373 FMI. Renaissance's ‘Clean Sweep Monticello' meets in the North St Parking Lot on the 1st from 9-3pm. The July 1st BLDC meeting has been postponed to September. The Bethel Town Hall and departments will be closed July 3rd for the holiday weekend. Celebrate Independence Day on July 4th! The Saturday Kauneonga Lake Farmers Market at Mall Road-Town Square will be open from 10-1pm. The vendor and craft market needs volunteers and will operate through September 5th. The Yoga class takes place beforehand at 9am. Shop www.in2retro Vintage and Antiques on-line and receive a 20% discount from Amy until July 6th! Crawford Library (794-4660) is slowly re-opening. Register now for Kartrite Water Park tickets or stays. They reopen July 14th. Note that CRMC has a new name: ‘Garnet Health Medical Center - Catskills' and the November 2020 TCS NYC Marathon has been canceled.

Culture: Look forward to Bethel Lakeside Music on Thursday evenings in K Lake Community Gazebo Park this season. The kickoff is July 16th at 6:30pm. Some towns reluctantly decided to cancel their series, but Bethel worked out the details and postponed the music schedule to ensure safety. The weekly events are free, rain or shine and respectfully follow CDC guidelines. Seating is limited, so BYO chair/blanket and snacks. Although the 2020 Bethel Woods Pavilion season is nixed, the Museum and summer events will be announced soon. Use Bethelwoodscenter.org for member ticket exchanges and further information or shopbethelwoods.com for Museum store shopping. The movie,”Hamilton”, a live capture of the Broadway hit, begins steaming on Disney Plus on July 3rd. Area art centers creatively offer events on-line. Check DVAA, CAS, Forestburgh Playhouse, Hurleyville AC and Shadowland. The Catskill Distilling Co location hosts the Stray Cat Gallery and Saturday afternoon events. What's happening at Bethel Council of the Arts? DH Conservancy offers the Upper Delaware River Region Photo Contest with submissions due in August. Visit www.Delaware-Highlands.org.

“Support Local 845”: Visit businesses that are reopening, following guidelines. Reminder: Co Rd 141 may be partially closed on Thurs, Fri, and Sun from 2-10pm for restaurant open seating. Maintaining ‘Pre-order and Pick Up or Delivery': Annie's Ruff Cut (932-5100), Barrio Kitchen (583-3113), Bethel Market Cafe (583-3130), Big Kev's BBQ (798-7395), Brother Bruno (791-4600), Catskill Distilling Co (796-8643), Java Love (583-4082), 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 Catskill Food Hub (807-3735). Check local farms and Markets: Barryville, Kauneonga Lake, Narrowsburg, and Rock Hill on Saturdays or Callicoon on Sunday. Local, Burns' Farm, vends at Barryville and Rock Hill on Saturday and Matt has a personal driveway stand! Monticello's Monday Market opens July 6th . Purchase ‘Take Out Sullivan Catskills' restaurant certificates from Sullivancatskills.com!

Suz Sez,“Leadership is an action, not a position”.