May 20 – The Kid’s Fest sponsored by the JEMS group held last Saturday at The Backyard Park was a huge success, and the weather could not have been better! A big thank you to everyone that participated and those of you that came out to support all of us and enjoy the day. I know the kids had lots of fun and I for one loved watching everyone have a great day while I sat on the stage and enjoyed DJ Jim and his music! Thank you to our Jeffersonville Fire Department for being a part of this day too! Definitely was a day of fun for the kids, families and the community!

The Middle School students at Sullivan West learned the basics of Banking 101 with a presentation from our Jeff Bank. They learned about smart saving habits, check writing and about credit and debit cards too. Thank you to Jeff Bank for supporting our students and helping to prepare them for the future.

Summer Yoga is happening at Buck Brook Alpacas (located at 12 Bestenheider Rd., Roscoe). Cost is $25 (blankets & mats provided or you can bring your own personal one). Yoga will be on Sundays with Cheri during July and August starting Sunday, July 5 from 10 to 11 a.m. Reserve online @cheribrasseale. Walk-ins are welcome but may not have a spot if class is sold out.

On Friday, June 5 from 4-7 p.m. a Fish Fry is happening at the White Sulphur Springs Firehouse! You can eat in or take out with a delicious menu of fried haddock, baked potato, coleslaw, dinner roll, and a brownie for $17. Brought to you by the WSS United Methodist Church and the WSS Fire Department. Advance tickets are suggested: contact a Church or WSS Fire Department member or call 845-701-3194. Come out and support these groups of volunteers!

It’s time to sign up for the Annual Turtle Trot 5K and 10K event being held on Saturday, July 11 and starts at the Kenoza Lake Firehouse. The Kids Fun Run is at 7:45 a.m., the 10K Run is at 8 and the 5K Run/Walk is at 8:15. Proceeds will be used to benefit local families struggling with a life-threatening illness. Sponsorships and raffle prize donations are greatly appreciated. Sign up at Runsignup.com or contact April Rutledge (Ackermann) at 845-701-9054 or farmerack@yahoo.com.

Save the Date: The Youngsville Fire Department is having their Golf Tournament on Saturday, August 1 at the Villa Roma (located at 557 County Rd. 164, Callicoon). Registration begins at Noon with a 1:30 p.m. start time. Loads of prizes, 50/50 Raffles too. Cost is $100 per person. FMI and to pre-register: Luke Ellison 845-807-7687.

There are workers on many of our roads right now (lots of our back roads with limited lanes). Seems no matter where you go they are repairing lines, maintaining potholes, cleaning up downed trees, and working/burying lots of orange lines. Be careful, slow down, stay alert and, if needed, move over to keep everyone safe.