I thought Spring had arrived! Tuffy Hubert had put all his sand barrels up and down his driveway away, a sure sign up on this hill that Winter was gone! A big “thank you” to all the workers and volunteers that braved that horrible ice storm to keep everyone safe on the roadways and with electric and wherever needed including pumping out some cellars too! Lots of cleanup still going on.

The Jeffersonville Fire Department had a successful and  delicious Chicken BBQ once again! Thank you to all of you that came out and supported these hard-working volunteers.

The Sullivan West elementary KC Club is collecting specific items to donate to our local pet shelters. Items needed: Dawn dish soap, Laundry detergent, paper towels, used towels/blankets, small paper plates, 33- or 55-gallon garbage bags and any brand of canned cat food. Items collected will be given to “All Paws Matter” and “C.A.R.E.” and can be delivered to the elementary school until April 30th. Anyone wanting to host a box please let Tara Brey at SW know and she will give you a box and flyers. 

News from the Cornell Cooperative Extension/Sullivan County: 4-H Saturdays - April 13th ! Join them from 10a.m. to 12:30p.m. to learn of the many various programs 4-H offers including but not limited to cooking, healthy living, crafting, animal science, environmental, horticulture, community service programs and more! Youth may choose one, two, or all 4 activities offered throughout the day. Registration for this program is required, contact bjm292@cornell.edu. They are also offering “Fiber Arts for All” – April 19th Fiber Arts for All, a space for safe learning, sharing and collaboration, welcoming people of diverse ages, backgrounds, and perspectives. Bring your projects to work on! Youth must attend with parent or adult mentor. They meet 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. at the Extension building on the 3rd Friday, monthly. For more information contact bjm292@cornell.edu or krl55@cornell.edu.

The Lake Huntington Presbyterian Church – Ladies Aid Society is sponsoring a Penny Social on April 27th with doors opening at 11:30 a.m. and calling at 12:30 p.m. (located at County Rte. 116, Lake Huntington). Refreshments available for purchase and served after the calling, hot dogs, sauerkraut, potato chips and beverages. 

Save The Date: Join the JEMS Group for FRIDAY NIGHT AT THE MOVIES! The first Friday night is  JUNE 14TH a FREE  fun filled family night out at The Backyard Park! (located at 876 Swiss Hill N., Jeffersonville). Refreshments will be available to purchase. More information will be coming soon! Watch my column or the JEMS Facebook page!

Have a Happy Easter and please let me know if you have any news to share.