Thank you to the Ancient Order of Hibernians Sullivan Brothers and the Jeffersonville Protection Hose No 1 for another fantastic St. Patrick’s Day Parade last Saturday! A beautiful sunny day with the town packed with lots of people in green. Thank you to  everyone that came out to participate and especially to the children and their leaders that worked on some terrific parade floats too! So many young children involved with the Red Dogs, 4-H, both Boy and Girl Scouts and Sunday School groups! Master of Ceremonies was Pat Welsh with his Co-pilot, wife Jill riding by his side. McPaddens bagpipes were beautiful. JP Graham was once again entertaining up in his booth as the MC! A great fun-filled family day!

The Jeffersonville Fire Department had a booth at the parade handing out information. They are looking for volunteers to join in their 135th year of commitment to their community. Their diverse team needs the varied skills of men and women and youth adults (age 16 and older). Part-time residents of the fire district are also welcome to join. Respond to as many calls as possible given your busy life. Commitment: there are 2 drill nights a month and 2 work nights a month with  department meeting a month. You need to complete training in Basic Exterior Fire Operations and additional training and to work community events as appropriate. It is not all drills and emergencies; they also play and celebrate together to keep their community unified and teamwork effectively strong. FMI: jefffiredept@hotmail.com , follow them on Facebook, or come by the Firehouse for more info Thursday nights at 7 p.m. (located at 4903 NY-52, Jeffersonville, NY). If you do not live in the Jeffersonville Fire District, consider reaching out to your Fire Department to join and volunteer to help within your community.

The “Stunning Styles” beauty salon has moved to 519 County Rd 114 in Cochecton!  Owner Melissa Hahl  has a brand new, larger,  beautiful family salon that provides all types of hair services for women, children, and men, specializing in hair color and in special occasion styles! Alexis (Lexi) Harnish, has made the move with her also offering quality hair services, along with Kylee, an independent and talented gel nail artist, offering gel polish manicures and gel builder (a natural overlay that adds strength and durability) and gel X, (a full coverage extension). Both Melissa and Lexi may be reached for appointments at 845-482-4259. Make an appointment with Kylee by  emailing  kyleedoesnails@gmail.com. And/or her Instagram is kyleedoesnails_. A fantastic salon that has everything you need to treat yourself! (or get a gift certificate for someone special) I was the 1st client to have a nail appointment with Kylee in the new shop! 

The Western Sullivan Public Library is sponsoring a “Tween DIY Spa Lab” on Tuesday, March 26th at 5 p.m. in their Jeffersonville Branch. Join them in this fun hands-on program designed to make you glow! They will be using food grade products to put together all-natural recipes for you to take home and try. Please let them know if you have any allergies when you preregister. FMI and to register: 845-482-4350.

Happy Spring! Saw my first robin and the next day it snowed!