Birthday wishes to Antoine Magliano, Barbara Garigliano, Mario Pannullo, Tom Morse, Jen Metzger, Danielle Stratton, John Garigliano, AmyLyn Goodstein, Henri Shawn, Linda Charpentier, Kathy Bunce, and Barbara Lerner.

Welcome to the world Grant Christopher Klein! Congratulations to the Pannullo’s’ on the birth of their third child.

Our sympathy extends to Mickey Barnett and the family and friends of Naomi McCormick. Growing up, I knew her and sister Edna as the ‘Schwamberger Twins’, and later as a fellow salon owner.

There will be a ‘Celebration of Life’ gathering after private services in memory of Antoinette Santangelo at BHR on the 5th at 1pm.

PSA: Mask. Test. Send for free home test kits. Vax locations: vaccines.gov. Txt your zip code to 438829. FMI: 845-807-0925. SC Public Health - 292-5910. Mental Health - 292-8770. Suicide Prevention - ‘988’.

To Do: Send me your news and events in advance. Use Townofbethelny.us for Town info and bethelnyparksandrec@gmail.com for BP&R programs.

Stay informed about projects by attending Town of Bethel Board meetings In Person or accessing the Zoom link.

Pay Bethel Taxes In person or In Full via on-line option. Use: www.taxlookup.net.

Heat cost issues? Contact Town about the CEAP Heat-Energy program applications, that are privately funded by the way.

Help! Donate nonperishable food to local Shephards Pantry.

Winter cautions: Be smart and don’t put off the ‘To Do List’ that will keep you and loved ones or co-workers safe. Check that home, office and vehicles are emergency ready. Update fire, smoke, CO2 alarms and other emergency supplies.

Business Watch: Many businesses are still hiring. Check sullivanny.us/Departments/workforcedevelopment/HotJobs. You can order from restaurants and shop local businesses on-line or in person.

Heard on the street: Some of the Kauneonga properties have new owners, developing the ‘K Lake Row’ with a new approach. Kauneonga’s ‘Industry’, is creating a fabulous retail space in a new space in the same building.

Support local year-round and BBA businesses by using www.bethelbusiness.com as a directory. The BBA is looking for fresh ideas and to fill board and committee seats. Look for the ‘22 BBA Membership Renewal letter and form in the mail. If interested or for more info, contact: bethelnybba@gmail.com or call and leave message at 845-583-4350x101.

For love, peace and history, donate to “The Max & Miriam Yasgur Barn Restoration Project” GoFundMe.com page.

Black History is honored all month. Take the time to learn something new.

Will you celebrate Ground Hog Day looking for Punxsutawney Phil?

Sullivan Renaissance is offering a Project Grant Workshop on Wednesday, the 2nd, on Zoom at 6pm. Register ahead on-line.

Join ‘Dance It Off’ on Thursdays at Duggan at 4:45pm. Register on line to attend the Feb 3rd Bethel Woods Virtual Open House at 6-7 pm for volunteer involvement information. On the 3rd, a $50 donation will get you a Take Out ‘Hearty Meal for 4’ at Piccolo Paese. All proceeds will go to the Heart-A-Thon. 845-292-7211.

Attend the Chamber’s 1st Friday Breakfast at Kartrite, early on the 4th (791-4200). Grab your friends for Friday Night Skiing at Villa Roma with special lift and rental pricing for Bethel residents.

BP&R host a Winter Fun Day in the afternoon on the 5th at Lake Superior State Park with sledding, snacks, and more (alert: no bathroom facilities). Dutch’s has the ‘Chris Raabe Band’ on Saturday at 9pm. Check out the Mamakating Environmental Education Center this weekend. Learn about “Woodpeckers” on Saturday, the 5th, and “Critter Connection-Special Edition” on the 6th, both at 1pm.

We’re talking Football! At this writing, Rams:49ers and Bengals:Chiefs have yet to play. This year I’m looking forward and more interested, so it’s more than commercials and half-time for me. Who’s your pick?

Culture: Support the arts! Become a member of the BCA, Bethel Council of the Arts. Contact: BCABethelArt@gmail.com. Bethelwoodscenter.org, Catskillartsociety.org, Delawarevalleyartsalliance.org, Hurleyvilleartscentre.org, Narrowsburgunion.com,

Congrats to Adrienne Walker. Her artwork, ‘Under the Sea’, was accepted into FL Watercolor Society’s exhibit. Cab Franks’ hosts Game Days, Wednesday ‘Open Mic’, Thursday ‘Cab’raoke’ and live music on weekends.

Looking Ahead: Mark your calendar for the Feb 11th ‘44th Annual WSUL 98.3Heart-A-Thon’.

Register for the February 20th ‘22 SC Conservation Club’s Annual “King of the Ice” Fishing Contest on White Lake (SulliivanCountyConservationClub@gmail.com).

Use fbplayhouse.org to register for FBP Academy’s teen session, ‘Spring into Audition Season’, that starts in March.

Traveling to Europe? Norse Atlantic Airways now offers flights between Stewart and Norway-EU.

Suz Sez, “A negative mind will never give you a positive life.”