Birthday wishes to Richie Sturgis, Saul Garlick, Paul Stark, Jeio Maraj, Claire Pavlak, Fred Miller, Ari Cohen, Tonya Fox, Katie Morey, Gary Frunzi, Aidan Dietz, Vincent ‘Vinnie Sticks’ VanLowe, John Slaver, Jessica Perlstein, Janet Morganstein, Ron Hiatt, Matthew Dorcas, and our fav. Dennis Dietrich!

Belated wishes to Kim Franklin, Kaden Morelli, Patricio Robayo, Carol Montana, Isabel Braverman and Melinda Sue.

Belated anniversary wishes to Jay and Rick Woods and Nancy and Robert Buck.

Congratulations to all the recent area High School graduates. We wish you all the best!

Public Service: Vax! Mask. Be aware of the Delta strain. Info: SC Public Health - 845-292-5910. Mental Health - 292-8770.

After the last few weeks and the loss of people on our lakes and rivers, be alert to water safety. Please, wear a Life Jacket when you’re on any body of water. Besides the devastated families, our emergency response teams know that one case is too many and can be avoided.

Be alert to ticks when hiking or in wooded areas. Thoroughly check your body and learn how to properly remove them.

When walking or running, use sidewalks or move against traffic, wearing bright colors. At night, use reflective strips or illuminate with accessories or flashlight. Be careful and follow the rules while biking and drivers, be alert that we share the road with bikes and motorcycles.

Lastly, please be aware of road workers and speed limits through work zones. We want infrastructure, roads and bridges repaired, so those with a lack of patience, try adding time to your drives. Calm down.

To Do: Check the Townofbethelny.us website for the newsletter and Parks and Rec information. Summer camp and activities are in session. The Park and Pool are open. FMI: 583-5360. Lake Superior State Park is worth a visit, too. Read and stop by the Past Perfect Bookstore.

Volunteer with local organizations. Join the Senior Citizen group. Call and subscribe to Sustainable Bethel’s ‘Bethel Community Solar Campaign’. You might still be able to save 10% on your electric! FMI: 888-887-5711.

Business Watch: BBA members can obtain the ‘21 BBA Bethel Guides by using: bethelnybba@gmail. Cultural and small organizations may benefit from New York’s Small Business Recovery Grant Program(esd.ny.gov). Small businesses can turn to nys businessrecovery.ny.gov for funding. Let’s get back on track!

If able, please apply for work! Local businesses are in need of employees. Businesses are paying more and modifying schedules to attract good help. Hospitality and serious training would be a good addition for all. Openings: in2retro, Hennings Local, and The Kartrite with new management. Look for future Thursday Lobster Nights at The Fat Lady.

New to me: The Salsa Shack on 97 in Callicoon. The Cochecton Pump House. The Manor’s Smoke Joint.

Sullivan Renaissance hosts a ‘Walnut Mtn Tree ID Walk’ with Lisa and Kate on the 7th at 6pm. Reg: sullivanrenaissance.org. Stop by Bethel Lakeside Music at KL Community Gazebo Park on Thursdays from 6:30-8pm. Speakers open the evening of free entertainment, held weekly. Headliner July 8th: Keith Newman and Lynn Reno.

Attend the Chamber’s Friday Breakfast on the 9th at the FP Tavern at 7:30am. Enjoy Leann’s Yoga in the Park at 9am and the Kauneonga Lake Farmers Market from 10-1pm every Saturday.

Culture: Arts center contacts: Bethelwoodscenter.org, Delawarevalleyartsalliance.org, Catskillartsociety.org, Nesinculturalarts.org, Hurleyvilleartscentre.org, fbplayhouse.org, Farmartscollective.org, nacl.org, Narrowsburgunion.com.

For Crawford Library programs, use www.ebcpl.org. BCA, Bethel Council of the Arts, can be found on facebook.

Visit Bethel Woods Museum. Try the ‘Augmented Reality Tour’. Check the website for Pavilion tickets and the schedule. Get tickets now for the more intimate, fall Events Gallery shows.

Area Youth programs: NCA’s Arts Academy (akiko@ SCCOplayers.com), Bethel Woods PLAY Sessions, and CAS summer youth art classes. FBPlayhouse Academy ‘Jr Stars- Ensemble Experience’ starts on the 11th. Get tickets for the Playhouse’s “Diamond Anniversary Revue” shows, scheduled for July 6 to the 11th. Make reservations for the Liberty SFs Stage’s events (info on fb)! Rock Hill hosts Music in the Park on Wednesday evenings.

“Support Local 845”: Enjoy area entertainment, dining, and shopping. Listen to your patrons and cater to visitors and year-round residents to extend the season. Keep your spending local. Send me your news and events.

Suz Sez, “I feel like July 4th was my New Year Celebration! Happy, healthy Half-New Year everyone!”