A big “Congratulations” to our JEMS member Jason Winder for his recent accomplishments! Way to go Jason! Jason recently participated at the West Point Regional Special Olympics.  He received a Gold Medal in the 100meter race. He also participated with his team in the NYS Special Olympics Summer Games at Ithaca College, where the team from New Hope Community, won Gold for their division. Great job everybody, we are very proud of all of you!  

Starting on July 1st and going until September 1st, any patron of the Western Sullivan Public Library can participate in our Summer Reading Program for Adults! Pick up a Bingo card at any of their branches. Receive entries into their raffle for every Bingo row completed! Fill out the entire card for a special prize you receive automatically! Go to their website under Adult Programs to see the rules and how to participate. Also, several greater opportunities at the Jeffersonville branch! On Thursday, July 13th at 11 a.m. an “Informative Session on Civil Service Jobs! In this informative session with County employees, you will learn where to find job postings, how to apply and what comes next. Registration is required. For additional information or questions, contact Ciera at wsplprograms@rcls.org. Then on Tuesday, July 18th from 4-5:30 p.m. program, “Welcome Pollinators”. Join Pam Golben in her program about local pollinators. Pam is a local biologist and naturalist who has taught environmental education for over 20 years. She is a beekeeper and native plant enthusiast who loves to garden and enjoys local hikes. Learn to identify honeybees and some of our common native bees as well as other pollinators like butterflies, moths, hummingbirds, flies, and beetles. Create your own “Welcome Pollinators” sign for your garden. Registration is required as supplies are limited.

The 11th Anniversary Ride 2 Survive Dinner Dance tickets are on sale beginning August 1st! Tickets are $75 per person. Mark your calendars for Saturday, September 30th at the Club at Villa Roma in Callicoon, NY. Cocktail hour (cash bar) is from 5:30 – 7 p.m.,7 p.m. opening remarks followed by a sit-down dinner and dancing to music donated by “Mystic Entertainment.” Please come out and support this amazing group. FMI: email ride2survivesc@gmail.com. Follow them on Facebook@ Ride 2 Survive Sullivan County too. 

Do you know why bees matter? Cause 85% of plants exist because of bees, one-third of all food we eat depends on pollinators, more than 100 types of crops are pollinated by bees in the US- including the clover and the alfalfa that feed our cows, and bees=trees, no trees – no oxygen. No, I am not that smart, I posted from Thebeeextractor.com. or #Savethebees.

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