Congratulations to Jeffersonville firefighters Gavin Hauschild and Ryan Joyce-Turner for successfully completing the New York State 42-hour class for firefighter 2,12 hours for Self-Rescue, 1 hour calling the mayday and Gavin for a 7-hour class for National FF-1 exam certification. Good job!

Sullivan West Central School District is holding a Job Fair for: Building Operations, Part-Time Teachers Aides and Substitutes on August 24th from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the Sullivan West Elementary ’94 Gym. A great opportunity for community members to seek employment. Applications and interviews can be completed on site. For inquiries please call: 845-482-4610, ext. 2141.

“Barbara’s Bunch” Presents another Villa Roma Day Trip on September 18th!   It is “Sounds of the 50s and 60s” so it may appeal to the Baby Boomers.  Lunch choices are Roast Loin of Pork, Chicken Francese or Fillet of Cod.  Cost for the day, tax and tip included is $60.  Call 914-799-3362 or email barbarahahl@yahoo.com for more details.  

Do not forget, “Under the Stars” at the Backyard Park (located at 876 Swiss Hill Road N., Jeffersonville) on Saturday, August 26th featuring BJ Hendrickson a great local artist and the Bones Krew a semi acoustic trio based out of Orange/Sullivan County, featuring Howie Bloom on guitar, J Harrison on Bass and vocals, and Lynn Reno on fiddle and vocals. Gates open at 6 p.m. Music starts at 7 p.m. Refreshments available to purchase from Oakie Pokie Hot Dogs and Rianne will be there from Ri’s Farm Made Ice Cream at Myers Century Farm too! Two delicious vendors! Tickets are $20/person. Children 12 and under free. Please no pets. FMI: Lucette 914-799-1897 or Sue 845-796-6966. Bring your family and friends out for a fantastic time while supporting the JEMS!

A big “thank you” to the Jeffersonville Fire Department for hanging up the JEMS banner advertising the Jeff Jamboree on Saturday, September 16th! I am so thankful I didn’t have to get up on a ladder!

Enjoy the next couple of weeks of Summer before school! Please let me know if you have any news to share!