Birthday wishes to Jenna Helmig, Joy Tunno, Dawn Ryder, Eileen Hennessy, Zane Morganstein, Gordon, Aldo Perrelli, Eileen Morey, Tonya Cohen, Linda Reeves, Sarah Dittmar, Alexandra Dietz, Ellie Willow, Laura Garone, Braydan Levine, Ellen Jaffe, and Adrian ‘Our Fave’ Dollard. ‘Leo NMI’ requested belated wishes to Cirino Bruno. Happy anniversary to Analey and Tom Stratton, Debra and John Conway, and Arielle and Jordan Herzog.

Our sympathy extends to Saige and Courtney Kashan, the entire family and friends of Robin Buckles, 67, who

passed at her home on December 20. A memorial gathering and services were held at VanInwegen-Kenny Funeral

Home on the 27th. Condolences to Lou and extended family of Kathleen Capozzoli, who passed on December 10th with services on the 16 - 17th.

Bethel Departments, newsletter, and meeting information: www.townofbethelny.gov or 845-583-4350.

The Bethel Winter Youth Ski Big Bear Program for ages 7 to 21 has begun. Contact Cathy for details and post registration availability (845-583-5360). Find Parks & Rec events and information on their fb site. Continue to support, donate to and use Shepherd’s Pantry (845-583-5885) and SC Federation for the Homeless (845-794-2604). Our local churches, organizations and consumers appreciate your generosity.

‘Move Sullivan’ (www.sullivanny.gov) provides free bus service for Bethel on the ‘Route C’ schedule. Support local business. Use Bethel Business Association’s Member list as a source: www.bethelnybba.com. Area proprietors should look to join the BBA during the winter ’26 BBA Membership Campaign. Remain interested in local issues. Watch: Bethelroundtable.com and Lake Association of White Lake, NY (Fb). Hunting (dec.ny.gov): Sullivan County: Regular (Whitetail): Late Bow/Muzzleloading: ends 1/1. Follow rules and hours. Donate your deer to (feedingnys.org). One local ‘Feeding New York State’ cooperating processor: Springbrook Farms, Roscoe (845-701-0876). The SC Historical Society’s Holiday Tree Exhibit closes January 3. The Eldred-Monteleone ‘Santa’s Village Music & Light Show’ is scheduled daily, 5-9p.m., through Sunday. Celebrate the end of ’25 and ring in the New Year on the 31st. Honor the traditions of Kwanzaa through January 1.

Arts & Culture:

Bethel Woods (bethelwoodscenter.org): The Museum’s last day of operation is Wednesday, the 31st.

Callicoon Movie Theater (thecallicoontheater.com): 2-5: “Marty Supreme” (all- 7:30p.m., Sat, Sun- 2p.m.).

Crawford Library (ebcpl.org): 31: Closes early, 1p.m. 1: Closed. 2: Adult Gaming, 1p.m. 5: Tai Chi, 12-1p.m.

DH Conservancy (delawarehighlands.org): Book Eagle Watch Bus Tours on January 3, 10, 17, or 24 from 10-3p.m.

DVO (delawarevalleyopera.org) Arts Nest: The King ‘Horsebook’ exhibit closes February 28.

Eldred Preserve-Homestead Restaurant (theeldredpreserve.com): 31: ‘Masquerade New Year’s Eve Celebration’,

8pm-1a.m. Hall Space-Eldred (hallspaceny.com): The Holiday Art Show ends January 2.

HPAC (hpacny.org): Dance, film, classes. 2-4: “Avatar: Fire and Ash”, (Fri, 6p.m., Sat 3p.m., Sun 2p.m.).

Resorts World Catskills (rwcatskills.com): Gaming, dining, and Dos Gatos, Bar 360, Empire Lounge entertainment. Callicoon Farm Market at Delaware Youth Center, Sunday, 11-2p.m. Please send me your news two weeks in advance. 

Suz sez, “It’s time for resolutions and a clean slate for endless possibilities.”