Manor Ink July 2021

JULY 2021
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in Hurleyville
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Main Street is open for businesses
Manor is Sullivan’s
latest boom town
By Manor Ink Staff
Livingston Manor, NY – Just days before
opening, Tim Tedesco was working to
put finishing touches on the interior of 75
Main Street. A new work-and-retreat space
officially opened its doors on Saturday,
June 12, with an open house for the entire
community.
A stone’s throw from the hamlet’s library
and the new eateries Walk In and
Neon Croissant, the new facility features a
coffee-and-water bar and lounge areas, private
conference rooms, a community space,
and nooks and crannies for private work
and meetings. There are also two isolation
booths with soundproofing to hold Zoom
meetings or private phone calls.
Barnfox is the brainchild of a partnership
between friends Tim Tedesco and Frederick
Pikovsky, who are easy-going and hardworking
former New York City dwellers.
As entrepreneurs, they have established
two other Barnfox locations as well – the
larger in Kingston and a smaller one in
Hudson.
“It’s not a typical work space. It’s more
of a community atmosphere with spacious
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SPACE THAT WORKS Recently opened in the former Krieger law offices building on Main Street, Barnfox, a work space that provides business
facilities for individuals and groups, is just one of the new venues to open in Livingston Manor this summer. Jenson Skalda photo

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VOLUME 10, ISSUE 95
IN THIS ISSUE
LOCAL NEWS
Business boom in the Manor ........................1, 7
DeBruce general store returns .........................3
Little Free Pantry volunteers feted ......................4
Callicoon Hills opens ................................5
The meaning of Independence Day ...................8, 9
Willow Gardens helps needy .........................10
Town and school board reports .......................11
FEATURES
LMCS Insider ....................................15
Fort Delaware reopens ..............................19
Inkwell of Happiness ........................... 20, 21
Back Page Profile: Eng-San Cho, Melissa Gorman .........24
SPORTS
Wildcats baseball .................................22
EXTRAS
Inklings Calendar .................................23
Ink’s editor returns!
Why, hello there Inklings! I know I have been gone for
a bit, but it is time the editor-in-chief makes his return. As
vaccines become more widespread and the
weather improves, I have a feeling that this
summer will be a breath of fresh air for us
all as we begin our gradual return to prepandemic
living. To help kick off this summer,
we offer up the July issue of Manor Ink!
Osei Helper
Editor-in-Chief
For this issue, Nadine Osborne brings
us the history of Fort Delaware Museum, a
replica museum of the Delaware stockades
of the 1750s. The museum had to close due to the pandemic,
but is reopening this month. Check out the article on page
19 for more information!
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We meet at Upward
Brewing Co. every Tuesday
from 3:30 to 4:45 p.m.
For our cover story,
Jenson Skalda interviewed
owner Tim Tedesco about
the recently opened Barnfox,
a unique community
workspace located near the
fire department on Main
Street. The facility will also
have room for conferences,
FROM THE EDITOR
PROM-INENT!
A few stylish scholars
pose prior to attending
this year’s LMCS
prom. From left,
Edward Lundquist,
Anthony Galvez,
Jocelyn Mills, Jenson
Skalda, Demi Budd,
Ryan Rampe, Osei
Helper and Miles
Crawford. See more
photos on page 12.
Provided photo
meetings, private calls and more. Several other businesses
here have opened recently or are planning to open, too – a
clear indication that business in town is good! Concrete &
Water is one, and Jitterbug and Bà & Me are coming soon.
It has been quite a hectic school year, as I’m sure you all
know. This pandemic has made things quite awkward and
difficult, and I know my hiatus did not help. I would like
to thank the staff for keeping this paper going strong in my
absence, and also you readers for your continuous support!
Now, let’s not keep you waiting any longer. Go ahead and
enjoy the rest of this month’s issue of Manor Ink!
CORRECTIONS
In the June 2021 issue
of Manor Ink, several
LMCS graduates’ photos
were omitted or misidentified.
These are the
photos with corrections.
Justyn Zayas
SUNY Adirondack
Business Admin.
Andy Zheng
SUNY Sullivan
Liberal arts
James Krupp
Flagler College
Business
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After nearly 60 years, historic venue to reopen
Brother and sister plan
to revive DeBruce shop
By Diana Fredenburg | Manor Ink Mentor
DeBruce, NY – The buzz word of the past
couple of months is “reopening.”
That is an understatement for the De-
Bruce General Store, which has been closed
since 1963. The store first opened in the
1850s, when a post office was approved for
the growing hamlet and was housed in the
Hammond & Benedict Tannery. Gradually,
the tannery became a place for its many
workers to get their tools, tobacco, clothing,
fabric, dairy and farm products. It also became
a gathering place for the community
– the General Store.
When the tannery closed in 1855, the
store remained open. As all successful businesses
do, the General Store evolved and
began catering to a different clientele – second
home owners, tourists who came to fly
fish and workers employed by DeBruce’s
new veneering mill. In 1918, a 1,700-acre
resort opened that offered golf, tennis and
prime fishing. To serve the increase in automobile
traffic, gas pumps were installed
at the store in the early 1930s. The community
was growing, and the DeBruce General
Store was there to support it.
Changing times led to closure
By the 1960s, the Catskills resort industry
was in decline. Many establishments in De-
Bruce were shuttered, including the DeBruce
Club Inn. The hamlet’s post office, which
had been in the General Store, was moved
to nearby Livingston Manor. It was then that
Mahlon Davidson, the last proprietor of the
SIGN OF THE TIMES Marilyn Lusker and her brother Bill Kocher hold the old sign for the long-shuttered DeBruce General Store. They plan to
reopen the storied venue and offer basic items along with displays of artifacts from the hamlet’s history. Anastashia Matos photo
DeBruce General Store and in his eighties,
decided to close the century-old shop.
Fast forward almost 60 years, and the De-
Bruce General Store is getting ready to reopen.
The property has been owned by the
Kocher family since the 1940s. Bill Kocher
and his sister, Marilyn Lusker, have been
restoring the cottages on Goff Road and
operating a farm complete with chickens,
Angus cattle, ducks and a produce garden.
Manor Ink recently
sat down
with Kocher and
Lusker at the
Rose Cottage in the hamlet to talk about
their plans for the property.
“I love history, and I think I got it from
my husband. He couldn’t see an old building
without seeing the beauty in its history
and he’d always want to renovate it,” Lusker
said. “We renovated this, and I said next
we’re going to renovate that. So hey, we’re
on a roll.”
“If you looked at some of the letters of
HISTORIC PURVEYOR The DeBruce General Store as it looked
at the turn of the previous century, above, and the way it looks
today. The porch roof is gone, but otherwise little has changed.
Carolyn Bivins photo, above; Sheila Shultz photo, left
support we got when we went to the zoning
board, you’d see that an awful lot of people
around here remember the store,” Kocher
added. “It brings back memories – I think
that’s part of it.”
Just the basics – with history
Bill and Marilyn plan to offer essentials
at the reopened store. They already sell firewood,
eggs and produce from their garden,
and will add items as requested. “It really
depends what the people want,” Kocher
said. “We’re going to have ice and soda and
bread – the basics – and we’ll get what we
can sell.”
“We’re open to suggestions,” said Lusker.
“We’ll see what the demand is, because
that’s what we’re there for, to make people
happy by giving them what they need.”
A unique aspect of the store is its historical
component. “So people can learn about
the area, we will have no shortage of antiques,
memorabilia and other stuff,” Kocher
noted. One of the signs from the store’s
past will serve the reopened shop.
One final hurdle for the plan is its approval
by the Rockland town board at a
hearing on July 7. “After they listen to whoever
wants to make comments, then they
will make a determination,” Kocher said.
“And then the fun begins.”

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County exceeds 32K vaccinations
Over half of adults have shots
Liberty, NY – Public Health Director Nancy McGraw was
pleased to announce that Sullivan County and partners have
vaccinated more than 32,000 people against COVID-19 as of
June 24, with more being added daily.
“Our population is just under 76,000, and when you remove
those less than 12 years old and thus unable to receive
a vaccine dose, approximately 60 percent of our residents
have fully completed their vaccinations,” McGraw noted.
“And there are close to 5,000 more who are on their way to
joining them in ensuring our communities are safe from this
highly contagious virus.”
Most of New York State is seeing similar success in vaccination
efforts, and Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced in mid-
June that the state would fully reopen when 70 percent of its
population had been vaccinated. That goal has been reached.
“We’re doing our part to push past this pandemic and
welcome a return to normalcy,” McGraw said. “I encourage
everyone who might be hesitant or concerned to contact
Public Health or their own physician to get the facts about
these safe and effective vaccines, so that we all can abandon
the masks, the fear and the many negative impacts of CO-
VID-19 as soon as possible.”
“We’ve crossed the 50 percent threshold, which is significant,
but we’re not done yet,” said District 2 Legislator Nadia
Rajsz, who chairs the Legislature’s Health & Family Services
Free Pantry fetes
staffers, reopens
By Manor Ink Staff
ACTIVE COVID-19 CASES
The rise and fall of persons infected with the coronavirus
over the past thirteen months in Sullivan County. As of
June 21, that number had reached a low of only 11 cases.
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Committee. “The goal is to get all of us protected against this
virus, especially the new, more virulent strains. The science
proves that vaccinated people are better protected.”
“I want to thank my staff and our collaborators for the outstanding
job they’ve done to reach this point, because it certainly
hasn’t been easy,” McGraw pointed out. “They’ve put
in the hours, the effort and the compassion for their neighbors,
friends and family.”
To register for a vaccination clinic, visit the county’s website
at sullivanny.us/Departments/Publichealth/COVIDvaccines/clinics.
Livingston Manor’s hometown paper is
now also available online at NewsAtomic:
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Livingston Manor, NY – Volunteers, potential volunteers,
founder Barbara Martinsons, Manager Maria Bivins
and many friends gathered to celebrate the Livingston
Manor Little Pantry on Sunday, June 13. The barbecue picnic
was held at the Catskill Flyfishing Center and Museum
pavilion on Old Rte. 17, overlooking the famous trout pond
there. Neighbors chatted with neighbors over delicious
snacks and traditional fare of burgers and hot dogs grilled
by grill-master Larry Bivins, assisted by Maria Bivins and
Nathaniel DePaul, who was home from college.
Martinsons recognized Maria Bivins for her tireless work
during the pandemic to assist families in need while the
Little Free Pantry had to close for safety reasons. Maria in
turn graciously extended appreciation to all the community
members who stepped up to help her for this entire
past year. Dave Forshay acknowledged Martinsons for her
inspired idea to start the Little Free Pantry.
“Our community is made up of a wide variety of people
and it would be lovely if the pantry resulted in our interacting
more and helping each other,” Martinsons said in
reply.
Located next to the Livingston Manor Free Library, the
ASSISTING FAMILIES
Dave Forshay and Amy
Hines sample appetizers at
a celebration for Little Free
Pantry volunteers, above.
Manager Maria Bivins, left,
was recognized for her
efforts to help those needing
food assistance.
Carolyn Bivins photos
Little Free Pantry is now open again. It is available 24 hours
a day, seven days a week for people needing some food
assistance to stop by and check out what’s available. Volunteers
replenish the pantry almost daily.

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COUNTRY ELEGANCE Adirondack chairs grace the porch near
Callicoon Hills’ entrance, above, while peonies greet diners at the
Rise and Shine Cafe, below. Winter Sager photos
RESTFUL Nestled in the pines along the Gulf Road in Callicoon Center, the resort now known as Callicoon Hills has
recently reopened to the public following an extensive renovation. Manor Ink photo
The Hills returns to the hills
Historic resort imbued with luxurious ‘simplicity’
By Winter Sager | Manor Ink
Callicoon Center, NY – The story of
Callicoon Hills goes further back than what
you might expect at first glance. Despite its
recent opening, Callicoon Hills has a deep
history lasting hundreds of years. Manor
Ink sat down with Matt Lohry, project manager
at the resort, to discuss the opening of
the newly renovated, historic facility.
The story of Callicoon Hills began in the
1860s, when it opened as a boarding house
for laborers, a structure that currently forms
the entrance room with the front desk at the
resort. The Callicoon Hills officially became
a hotel around 1953, when a woman with
the last name Hills officially took over and
named it The Hills.
Over the years, many additions have
been added to the building and around the
grounds, expanding the boarding house
structure to become the extensive property
that Callicoon Hills is today.
“Later on, in the ’60s, they built the kitchen,
all of which was to satisfy more capacity,”
Lohry said. “Then, as the ’60s became
the ’70s, things started to decline.”
New owners, new approach
In the 1970s, the property was eventually
bought and run as a resort until 2016 when
the current owners took over, bringing in
Lohry’s team, Implied Hotels, to manage
EYE-OPENERS Coffees and teas on the
breakfast menu at the resort. Winter Sager photo
and reinvent the hotel as the facility it is
today.
Callicoon Hills offers outdoor activities
that include hiking, fishing and swimming
in its huge pool. The resort has 65 guest
rooms available, a cafe and a restaurant and
bar. Callicoon Hills also offers event bookings
for weddings and larger corporate
events as well as focusing on more services
for the community. They hope to open the
swimming pool to the public at designated
times by next year.
The ideas behind the renovation of the
resort focus on bringing back the natural
beauty of the area and adding in an element
of whimsy. Parts of the reworking
were done to make the accommodations
comfortable and simple, while also feeling
more than a little luxurious.
Community input essential
Callicoon Hills hopes to continue to work
with the community, as well as guests and
visitors. The management has been taking
input from guests, staff and neighbors in an
effort to continue to improve both the space
and the experience.
CALLICOON HILLS
Rise and Shine Cafe: 7 a.m.-5 p.m.,
seven days a week
Conover Club Restaurant: 5 p.m.-10 p.m.
daily, except Tuesdays and Wednesdays
(hope to soon be open seven days a week)
Callicoon Hills is located at 1 Hills Resort
Rd., Callicoon Center; reach them at
482-2420 or hi@callicoonhills.com.
“The community is always important,
that’s also something not to ignore. We’ve
been meeting all kinds of neighbors. One of
the interesting things for me was meeting
those neighbors and hearing how they feel
about wedding events and cars and people
coming,” Lohry noted.”The community is
always important.”
Callicoon Hills has hired many local residents,
creating new jobs and opportunities
for the Callicoon Center community, helping
guests get a better sense of the area.
Though the structure, design and management
of Callicoon Hills has changed,
the goal is the same at the end of the day, to
serve and better the community as a whole.

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NEWS
Tree identification walk at Walnut Mountain
Liberty, NY– Sullivan Renaissance,
along with special guest presenters Lisa
Lyons of Morgan Outdoors and Kate
O’Conner, conservation manager at the
Beaverkill Valley Land Trust, will lead
a tree walk at Walnut Mountain Park in
Liberty on Wednesday, July 7, at 6 p.m.
Participants can learn some of the
key native tree species in our area, their
ecology, and characteristics for identifying
them throughout the year. Invasive
pests and pathogens that are affecting
our forests will also be discussed, and
participants can become acquainted with
the park’s trails that they can visit for
future walks, hikes, snowshoeing and
cross-country skiing adventures.
Those on the walk are asked to wear
hike-appropriate footwear and bring rain
gear in case of showers. If weather is prohibitive,
the walk will be rescheduled for
the same time on the following Wednesday.
To register, visit SullivanRenaissance.org
or call 295-2445. The first 20
people to register will receive a gift for use
on future explorations of our woodlands.
MAIN STREET
MAINSTAY
Catskill mountainkeeper
has
long maintained
offices on
Main Street in
Livingston Manor.
But the need for
additional space
has necessitated
opening offices
in Hurleyville.
Michelle Adams-
Thomas photo
Mountainkeeper expands
PARTNER SPONSORS
Apple Pond Farm • Charter Communications, Inc.
Community Reporting Alliance and the Ottaway Foundation
Lazare and Charlotte Kaplan Foundation
Livingston Manor Central School
Barbara Martinsons • Donald Newhouse
Sullivan County Youth Services Bureau
ADVOCATES
CAS Arts Center • Foster Supply Hospitality
Red Cottage/Country House Realty
Rolling V Bus Corp. • Upstream Wine & Spirits
CHAMPIONS
Chatral A’dze • Sue Barnett & Jeff Christensen • Carolyn Bivins
Rose Brown & Lester Mattis • John & Tina Carro
Catskill Abstract Co., Inc. • Catskill Brewery • Catskills Food Hub
David Dann • Dette Flies • Vic Diescher • Carole Edwards Realty
George Fulton • Linda Hartley & Bruce Cobb
Amy Hines & Dave Forshay • Inside the Blue Line
Marilyn Kocher • Livingston Manor Teachers Assn.
Gina Molinet, RM Farm Real Estate • Main Street Farm
Van Morrow, Mountain Bear Craft
Peck’s Markets • Sheila & Terry Shultz • Snowdance Farm
Don & Vinny Simkin • Beth Sosin • Art Steinhauer
Town of Rockland • Barbara Trelstad • Upward Brewing Co.
Remembering Bud Wertheim (and the Giant Trout)
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Manor Ink, 92 Main St., Livingston Manor, NY 12758. Thank you!
By Taylor Jaffe | Manor Ink Mentor
Hurleyville, NY – Catskill Mountainkeeper
is Livingston Manor’s local nonprofit
devoted to fighting for – and winning
– environmental and agricultural “battles”
throughout the Catskill region to preserve
its pristine beauty and natural resources.
From the recent passing of the Soil Health
and Climate Resiliency Act to the historic
fracking ban, Mountainkeeper is one of the
strongest advocates for the Catskill region
and its communities.
Its main office is located in Livingston
Manor, and has been a staple on Main
Street since 2006. But as Mountainkeeper
grows to meet the demand for its expertise,
it has decided to meet a need for more
space by taking a new office in Hurleyville.
The new Mountainkeeper building, complete
with a shiny new logo and matching
blue and green front, is at 220 Main Street
in that hamlet.
The move to Hurleyville is not, however,
a move out of Manor. The new satellite
office is part of a bigger collaboration between
Catskill Mountainkeeper, the Homestead
School, the Center for Discovery and
SUNY Sullivan. The Homestead School,
a Montessori school located in Glen Spey,
is expanding to include a high school, the
Collaborative College High School. This
campus will be located in Hurleyville, and
will operate in collaboration with SUNY
Sullivan and mentors from the Center and
Mountainkeeper.
Ramsay Adams, Catskill Mountainkeeper’s
executive director, described the possible
directions for this collaboration. “What
we’ll end up doing is likely developing a
real community environmental education
center and integrating with the institutions
that are in Hurleyville with a focus on climate
change, agriculture, and environmental
justice. There will be opportunities for
doing programming, research, and education.”
With the opportunity for greater
collaboration in the region between these
various institutions, the Mountainkeeper
satellite office will be a great addition to
Hurleyville.
The new office is not yet open to the public.
But once it is, the space will feature a
3D topographic map of the Catskills, a welcoming
space for visitors and Homestead
students to learn about the environment.
Mountainkeeper staff will be on hand to
answer questions, inform visitors about
their programs, as well as learn of potential
problems in the region. To learn more
about Catskill Mountainkeeper’s work, visit
catskillmountainkeeper.org and follow
their work on Facebook (@CatskillMountainkeeper)
and Instagram (@mountainkeeper).
NEW DIGS Mountainkeeper’s new headquarters
will be at 220 Main Street in Hurleyville.
Taylor Jaffe photo

More stores for more visitors
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open areas, as well as three fully equipped
conference rooms,” said Tedesco.
The vision is to create a sense of community
among the facility’s members. Barnfox
offers workshops and events, many of
which are open to the general public. Tedesco
enjoys teaching woodworking and
plans an early workshop on building bat
houses. He now lives in Parksville, and will
serve as the ongoing manager of Barnfox in
Livingston Manor.
Around the clock access
The facility is open seven days a week,
both day and night, for members who will
have unique passkeys to enter. Unlimited
access is great for people who want to get
work done before going to the gym or a
morning meeting.
Membership pricing will depend on the
package selected. Options include dedicated
desk space, resident membership, weekender
and monthly.
The partners hope to appeal to people
living here, whether full-time or part-time.
Pikovsky, CEO, is author of Back to the
Land and passionate about rural life. Tedesco
applies his design skills and love of
woodworking and the natural world.
‘It’s not a typical work space. It’s
more of a community atmosphere
with spacious open areas ...’
Tim Tedesco
Barnfox in Livingston Manor
Barnfox brings to Livingston Manor
a local, more intimate version of the increasingly
popular model for shared work
spaces started by We Work and copied by
Industrious. With its coffee shop vibes and
Kombucha-on-tap, Barn Fox is extending
Main Street up toward Shandelee.
Other new Manor retailers
Around the corner at 8 Pearl Street, a shop
called Concrete + Water recently opened.
Located in the former home of Mountain
Bear Crafts, the new boutique shop offers
stylish women’s and men’s clothing as well
as home and gift products.
Owners Hannah Gluckstern and J.D.
Dilworth have had a weekend home in the
area for a number of years, and they decided
to relocate the business – and their
family – from Brooklyn after observing the
“vibrancy” of the community. Hannah reported
that the business during their opening
day weekend was “outstanding” and
said they were delighted to both welcome
the community and be welcomed in return.
The shop is currently open Thursday
through Sunday.
Three other shops are also planning to
open very soon. As reported in the June issue
of Manor Ink, the Neon Croissant will
open in the former Brandenburg Bakery
building. Miriam Rayefsky and Brad Mann
are opening Jitterbug, next to the Walk In
on Pleasant Street, a new shop devoted to
toys, crafts and vintage items such as vinyl
records. And Ba’ & Me, the popular Vietnamese
take-out restaurant in Callicoon,
is opening a take-out counter on Pleasant
Street next to Jitterbug.
Farm market planning to grow
Meanwhile, Main Street Farm, the hamlet’s
fresh foods market and cafe, is expanding
its footprint into the space formerly
occupied by Willow & Brown. Owner Jon
Westergreen said the plan is to expand the
indoor seating to include a lounge area,
as well as space for an expansion of fresh
market offerings, including international
deli meats, fish and staffed kiosks. The
deck overlooking the Willowemoc behind
the building will also have a counter and
seating. After completion, the size of Main
Street Farm will have more than doubled.
With the arrival in the past fifteen months
of many new residents in Sullivan County,
NEWS
MANOR INK | JULY 2021 |
INTIMATE Barnfox’s communal space strives to provide users with a comfortable and unique
environment in which to meet and work. Jenson Skalda photo
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and especially in the Town of Rockland,
business activity in Livingston Manor is
experiencing surprising growth. Visitors
to the hamlet crowd its sidewalks each
weekend, browsing in Main Street’s many
unique shops, looking over fresh produce
in the Manor’s Farmers Market, sampling
fine wines and spirits, or grabbing a quick
lunch in one of downtown’s eateries.
While Livingston Manor has seen business
surges before – particularly in the
early 2000s, when a Wall Street financier
purchased many of the hamlet’s storefronts
in an effort to revitalize Main Street – the
current boom appears to have real and lasting
local support.
NEW VENUES Hannah Gluckstern, above, co-owner of Concrete
+ Water, welcomes customers to her clothing store on
Pearl Street. Brad Mann, right, of the soon-to-open art and toy
shop Jitterbug, celebrates Record Store Day with a few crates
of vinyl, another item his store will offer. Main Street Farm
plans to expand into the space formerly occupied by Willow &
Brown, left. Art Steinhauer photos, left, above; facebook.com/jitterbugcatskills
photo, right

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The meaning of ‘independence’ in a year when
Manor residents share their views
By Demi Budd | Manor Ink
Interviews by Daniel Moreton | Manor Ink Mentor
July celebrates Independence Day, commemorating the passage of
the Declaration of Independence by the Continental Congress on July 4,
1776. After 15 months of a global pandemic, last year’s divisive election
and the ensuing insurrection, and a period of isolation that seemed like
it would never end, freedom and independence may have a much different
meaning to all of us this holiday.
This prompted us to ask Livingston Manor residents and business owners
the question: What do freedom and independence mean to you this year?
To many, this was a difficult query to answer. A number of individuals
also refrained from participating after hearing the question, while
some even declined to say anything before hearing it. Despite this,
others offered their perspective on a highly nuanced topic, namely what
freedom means to them this year.
FAMILY
AND FRIENDS
Freedom to
finally spend
time with loved
ones without
health restrictions
gives
Independence
Day 2021 a
special meaning
for many.
Adobestock
photo
n Tina Yeneic
Country Store and Kitchen
“The children. They have
suffered so much last year,
with challenges in education
and mental health.
That’s the saddest thing.”
n Kate Monaghan
Manor resident
“Having light back into our
lives. It has been a heavy
and dark year; it feels like
some of the weight has
been lifted and we’re starting
to see the light at the end of the tunnel.
It’s not bright yet for many, though. But I
see a glimmer of light, and some hope. We
are starting to heal, and that can only be
done when we feel free.”
n Lesley Goldman
Manor resident
“Freedom and independence
take on a whole new
meaning today and those
words conjure more questions
than answers – like
who in this country is actually free and
independent? And are we truly all given
the same opportunities to exercise those
freedoms? We have a renewed understanding
of how we are all uniquely connected,
a chance to truly live our values,
and the ability to refuse to go back to the
way things were. We are all changed, have
all grown, and we move forward to make
sure freedom and independence are a reality
for all.”
n Anna Misner
Manor Pharmacy
“I’m just happy to not have
to wear a mask anymore
... freedom to be with my
loved ones and not have to
socially distance ... simple
things that people take for granted, like
walking down the street and breathing
fresh air.”
n Amanda Olivo
Main Street Farm
“To go where I want, do
what I want and to wake
up and eat what I want
for breakfast. It’s the little
freedoms we often take for
granted. I have a lot of freedom here at my
job. I love that.”
n Syd Rumley
Manor resident
“There is no freedom and
independence in capitalism!”
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freedom seems fleeting
n Rene Edwards
Manor Post Office
“Watching your children be
able to pursue their dreams
regardless of the barriers
and expectations that may
have been placed on them.”
n Susan Deer Cloud
Manor resident
“Seeing people cheerful
and exuberant and less
huddled into themselves.
I’m fully vaccinated and I
don’t have to wear a mask!”
n Stephanie Meade
Walk-In Restaurant
“Working! Living, breathing,
eating and meeting
great people!”
n Sally Wright
Catskill Art Society
“My family. Last year was
punitive and difficult,
working a full-time job and
caring for my two-year old
son. I think of the working
mothers without child care. It breaks my
heart to think of all the women who left
the workforce, and working families who
have suffered significantly.”
n Maria Bivins
Life Repurposed
“Freedom for me is being
able to hug my family and
friends. Yes, totally HUGS!”
Finally, we might ask ourselves what
freedom and independence mean for us
personally when we’ve had so little of
either throughout 2020 and 2021. Over 200
years ago, the Founding Fathers labored to
extricate their fellow citizens from colonial
tyranny. Today, our government struggles
to free us all from a pandemic that for
far too many has proved fatal. While the
parallels may seem superficial, the one
common element that emerges is that both
efforts required us to work together for
the benefit of all. That fact alone gives this
Independence Day a new meaning.
4TH OF JULY CELEBRATIONS
n SULLIVAN COUNTY
Jeffersonville: Independence Day parade
and celebration of freedom; Main
St.; Saturday, July 3, 10 a.m.-noon.
Bethel: Fireworks overlooking White
Lake.; Sunday, July 4, dusk (after 9 p.m.)
Liberty: 4th of July celebration and
street fair with food, vendors, games,
car show, face painting, children’s corner
and more; 189 N. Main St.; Sunday, July
4, 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
n ULSTER COUNTY
Highland: Weekend-long celebration
featuring fireworks on July 3; Rocking
Horse Ranch Resort, 600 Rte. 55; Friday,
July 2-Sunday, July 4.
Ellenville: 4th of July celebration; parade
at noon, fireworks display at 9:30
p.m. Sunday, July 4.
n ELSEWHERE
lonelyplanet.com photo
Honesdale, PA: Fireworks in Central
Park; Friday, July 2, 2021, 6-9:30 p.m.
Hawley, PA: Fireworks, with seating and
parking available at Wallenpaupack Area
High School; Sunday, July 4 (rain date
July 5), 9:15-10 p.m.
MAIN
STREET
FARM
MARKET
CAFE
OPEN
DAILY

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Become a Vendor! Only $10 | Visit livingstonmanorny.com or stop by
Life Repurposed, 62 Main St. or Upstream Wine & Spirits, 34 Main St.
PROCEEDS SUPPORT THE LIVINGSTON MANOR CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Help needed helping needy
By Diana Fredenburg | Manor Ink Mentor
Willowemoc, NY – In last fall’s October
issue, Manor Ink published a story about
Mario Tuccillo’s Willow Gardens, and his
generous donations of produce to the Livingston
Manor Little Free Pantry. Located
in Willowemoc, Tuccillo is once again getting
ready to provide fresh
fruits and vegetables to his
family, friends and especially
to those in need.
This year, Tuccillo got
his seeds and plants in the
ground much earlier than
in 2020, so he expects an
even more abundant harvest.
One of his secrets is
his special recipe for a nutrient-rich
soil. He is a little
vague about giving out the
exact formula, but whatever
he does certainly works,
as evinced by a bountiful
patch of deliciously sweet
strawberries.
Some would say that
Mario Tuccillo has a green
thumb. It’s a lot more than that. There is a
lot of science that goes into successful gardening.
To prepare his beans and peas,
he uses a special legume inoculant which
helps convert nitrogen in the air to a form
the plant can use. “At the end of the season,
LEND A HAND?
If you would like to volunteer
your time to help
out in Willow Garden, or if
you have any supplies that
Mario Tuccillo can use,
please see Maria Bivins at
Life Repurposed, 62 Main
St., Livingston Manor or
call her at 845-707-2723.
ABUNDANT PROMISE Gardener Mario Tuccillo,
proprietor of Willow Gardens, donates a
portion of his summer produce to Livingston
Manor’s Little Free Pantry. Because he expects
a much larger crop this year, he is asking for
volunteers to help. Diana Fredenburg photos
we pick the beans, and then weedwack and
rototill the stalks,” Tuccillo said. “It puts nitrogen
back in the soil, and then next year
just rake it out.” It’s an ongoing process and
he keeps notes on everything he does so he
can see what works well and what changes
need to be made.
Aside from good soil and seeds, gardening
requires many tools.
Mario tries to repurpose
discarded items as items
he can use. “I cut off old
mop handles and broom
handles and use them to
brace things,” he said,
referring to his many tomato
plants that will need
support. He also uses
scrap lumber to frame his
garden beds. A stool he
sits on while tending his
plants was his when he
was a child. It has seen
better days, but instead of
replacing it, he has asked
a neighbor to fix it for
him. He gratefully accepts
donations of anything
that he may be able to use in the garden.
Tuccillo spends many hours in his garden,
and the constant bending and crouching
can take a toll. He realizes he is not
getting any younger and thus welcomes
whatever help he is offered.

TOWN & SCHOOL BOARD UPDATES
MANOR INK | JULY 2021 | 11
Town inks agreement to save $4K with solar power
By Marge Feuerstein | Manor Ink Mentor
TOWN BOARD MEETING OF JUNE 3
Minutes: The minutes of the previous
meeting were approved.
Correspondence: Sullivan Catskills
Visitors Association has many events
scheduled for the summer months. They
are listed at sullivancatskills.com/events.
Sen. Mike Martucci’s mobile office will be
at Town Hall on July 7, from 11 a.m. to 3
p.m. Nominations for the Sullivan County
Chamber of Commerce board of directors
must be in by Wednesday, July 7, at 4 p.m.
Old Business
Supervisor Rob Eggleton met with the
DEC and an engineer to begin the application
process for stabilizing the banks of the
Willowemoc. Signage and access for the
Meadow Street parking lot was discussed.
Because of liability, no swimming, alcohol
or smoking will be allowed in Renaissance
Park, which is now owned by the
town. The previous verbal agreement with
Reeve’s Excavation for $12,000 to mow the
Orchard Street Cemetery will be withdrawn
and given to Spartan Mowing for
$10,500. The town’s roadside litterpluck
dates have been changed to June 19, 21,
26 and 28. Pumps needed for the town’s
pumping station can be gotten for less
from Tam Enterprises of Goshen rather
than from Koester Associates, and will be
delivered in less than the originally quoted
12 weeks.
Resolutions Required: The following
resolutions were passed by the board.
n Accept agreement to put up signage in
Renaissance Park.
n Rescind the verbal agreement with
By Marge Feuerstein | Manor Ink Mentor
SCHOOL BOARD MEETING OF JUNE 16
Correspondence: An email was received
from IMDB.com requesting the use of the
school building and grounds for a television
pilot titled “The Manor.” Superintendent
John Evans said further information
about the film organization and details
about the show will need to be obtained
before any response would be made.
Superintendent’s Update: LMCS will
offer a four-week summer enrichment
program for grades K through 6 and will
Reeve’s Excavation for cemetery mowing.
n Hire Spartan Mowing to mow the
cemetery for $10,500.
New Business
Campaign signs may only be put up
three weeks prior to an election, and must
be removed two weeks afterwards, according
to Zoning Law 185-30.2. The town has
until Dec. 31 to opt out of allowing cannabis
dispensing shops. Further discussion
was held about food trucks. Truck permits,
not licenses, would be for one day, one
month or the whole season, with $20 as
the fee for one event. A year long permit
would be $300, and permits would likely
be limited to six annual events.
Resolution Required: The following
resolution was passed by the board.
n Set a public hearing on the matter of
food trucks for June 17, at 7 p.m.
Department Heads: Ted Hartling, highway
superintendent: Paving and mowing
costs are down. Delta Engineering of
Endwell, NY, seems to be more knowledgeable
about work required at Beaverkill Valley
Road site and thus are recommended.
Glenn Gabbard, code enforcement officer:
Dangerous conditions in a single-family
dwelling in Roscoe need to be remedied.
Garbage and a rat infestation on Spring
Street also needs to be cleaned up. Both
these cases involve public housing.
Resolution Required: The following
resolution was passed by the board.
n Accept the designs submitted by Delta
Engineering for construction on the bank
located on Beaverkill Valley Road.
The Board then moved into executive
session, after which two resolutions were
required and passed.
develop an after-school program for the
school year using federal relief funding.
These programs will address student
learning loss due to COVID-19 disruptions
during the school year. With state guidance,
both indoor and outdoor graduation
ceremonies are planned. A “normal”
indoor ceremony in the new gym is now
possible. The final decision will be made on
Wednesday, June 23, based on the weather.
On May 25 and 26, student focus groups
and diversity, equality and inclusion workshops
took place. Students from grades 7
through 9 and 10 through 12 participated
n Approve increasing town court hours
to 39 per week, giving the deputy six more
hours, and hiring the accounting firm
Cooper Arias of Monguap Valley for the
court’s bank reconciliation.
n Promote Chris Bury to superintendent
of Water and Sewer Department, with the
provision that he stay for five years.
Approval of Bills: The bills on Abstract
#8 in the amount of $16,748 were approved.
Details of all dollar amounts can be
found at townofrocklandny.com under
the minutes of June 3.
TOWN BOARD MEETING OF JUNE 17
Public Hearing: A public hearing was
opened on the matter of mobile food
trucks in the town. Because no members of
the public asked to be heard, the hearing
was closed.
Right to Hearing: Maria Kohn of Roscoe
requested a stay-of-eviction notice. After
a review, Supervisor Eggleton and Code
Enforcement Officer Gabbard affirmed
that the residence in question is unhealthy
and unsafe. Kohn was given two weeks to
present a different opinion by a licensed
engineer, but she nevertheless must evacuate
the building immediately.
Minutes: The minutes of the previous
meeting were unanimously approved.
Correspondence: The Zoning Board
denied an application for a wind turbine
on White Roe Lake Road. NYSEG is installing
new utility poles throughout the town
where deemed necessary.
Old Business
A town sign for Renaissance Park restricting
swimming, drinking and smoking
voluntarily in separate groups. The discussions
provided a chance to offer feedback
on issues students feel are a concern at
LMCS. A separate teacher workshop
focused on raising awareness of implicit
bias and stereotypes, and explored ways to
prevent attitudes that can undermine positive
student relationships.
Action Items: The following items were
voted on and unanimously passed.
n Minutes of the previous meeting, treasurer’s
reports, revenue status and budget
appropriation reports.
n Warrant A-21 dated April 2021, in the
is being made. Tam Enterprises will review
the Pleasant Street pump station on Friday,
June 18.
Resolution Required: The following
resolution was passed by the board.
n The cost of paving the new parking lot
at Main and River streets will be added to
the 2022 budget.
New Business
The following resolutions were required
and passed by the board.
n Allow the Roscoe Community Nursing
Home to hook up to Roscoe’s water system
at the same rate as district users.
n Pass a budget modification.
n Sign a solar agreement with a no-contract
clause for a 10-percent annual savings
year of approximately $4,000.
n Go to single billing with NYSEG and
Constellation Energy.
n Adopt Local Law #1.
n Hire Anthony Esposito for the Water
and Sewer Department.
Department Heads: Glenn Gabbard,
code enforcement officer: Inspection of
summer camps has begun. No access is
available during the winter, so everything
must now be completed before opening.
Public Comment: A resident asked if
beautification of the new parking lot on
Meadow Street was possible. Supervisor
Eggleton explained that nothing can be put
across the lot opening and space is needed
for nine cars, an entrance and an exit. A
fence might be possible on one side.
Approval of Bills: The bills on Abstract
#9 were approved.
Details of all dollar amounts can be
found on the website at townofrocklandny.com
under the minutes of June 17.
Evans outlines K-6 enrichment program, diversity workshops
amount of $910,507.
n CSE-CPSE and Section 504 recommendations.
n Three-school municipal cooperative
agreement for 2021-22
n Contract for therapy services.
n Revised schedule of board meetings
2021-22.
n Appoint the superintendent to the 2021
Sullivan shared-services panel.
n The Consent Agenda was approved as
presented.
All action items can be found at lmcs.12.
ny.us under minutes of June 16.

12 | JULY 2021 | MANOR INK LMFL NEWS
Essay collection chronicles Catskill life, but with omissions
LIBRARY BOOK REVIEW
In Catskill Country
By Alf Evers
“HOME IS WHERE the
heart is,” they say. For
many of us, that is right
here in the Catskill Mountains
of New York state. It
obviously was true for Alf
Evers, author of In Catskill Country.
Town historian and lifelong resident
of Woodstock, Evers wrote a number of
lengthy books about his beloved Catskills.
This volume, however, is a fairly short
collection of essays. As vice president of
the New York State Folklore Society, there
was little Evers had not unearthed about
the history of the people and places that
made up the region. In this collection,
he writes affectionately about the many
”characters” who populated the area
over the centuries. He believes that the
challenges residents faced in mountain living
produced a different breed than “city
folks.” Many of these mountain types
fill these essays, but Evers also writes
descriptively of the beauty of the region.
He also chronicles the discovery of the
area by the wealthy, lured to the Catskills
mainly through the work of the Hudson
River painters.
There is a lot in the book that may be
familiar to readers, but there is also much
that may be new. Some of these facts are
interesting, but many, frankly, are rather
boring. Much to my dismay, the book
concentrates largely on the eastern part
of the Catskills, with hardly a mention of
the western portions. Ulster and Greene
counties are covered extensively, but Sullivan
is basically ignored. This despite the
fact that over the decades, during much
of the 20th century, millions of people
flocked to the mountains of Sullivan
County during the summer months. Over
950 facilities, from small bungalow colonies
to grand hotels, welcomed guests
primarily from the working classes of New
York City. They came to escape the heat
of the tenements, while much of the eastern
Catskills welcomed folks to exclusive
members-only “parks.”
I do not know why the author chose
to concentrate only on one region of
the Catskills. It is, I assume, the part he
loved and knew best. I, however, would
have found this collection of essays more
engaging if some of my home territory
were included.
Marge Feuerstein
If you are interested in joining the LMFL
Book Club, please call 439-5440.
Livingston Manor Free Library Summer Programs
FAMILY PROGRAMS
Wednesdays at 11 a.m. | All ages welcome!
CRAFTS & LUNCH
Wednesdays at noon | Ages 5-12
Create a Forest
Scape & Leaf Painting
July 7
Build an
Owl Cord Keeper
July 14
Audubon Bird
Counting
July 7
Falconer
Demonstration
July 14
Ukulele
Tales
July 21 & 28
Create a Pocket Porcupine
for Your Summer Travelogue
July 21
Create a
Bear Mobile
July 28
SUMMER READING PROGRAM
SUMMER STORIES & CRAFTS
July 7 through July 28 | Registration, June 28 to July 9
With Jessica Davis | Toddler to preschool
n Set your own reading
goals for the summer
months
REGISTRATION FORM
n Enter multiple times
for the weekly T-shirt
drawing
To register for the LMFL’s Summer Reading Program,
call 439-5440, or fill out this form and drop it off or
mail it to Livingston Manor Free Library, 92 Main St.,
Livingston Manor, NY 12758.
YOUR NAME
YOUR AGE
YOUR PHONE NUMBER
Number of books I
will read this summer
n Crafts, take-home
bingo, music, speakers
and prizes
PLUS
A Summer Reading Party
Thursday, July 29 | Noon-2 p.m.
A reading prize
for everyone
who completes
their reading
goals, plus
door prizes!
Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. weekdays
except 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesdays &
Thursdays,10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays.
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Story & Craft
Saturdays at 11 a.m.
on Facebook
NewsCatchers
Thursdays
at 2 p.m.
July 8, 15
& 22
Teens tackle
topics in
The Week
Junior
Story Time
Tuesdays at 11 a.m.
in Our Summer Space
OTHER PROGRAMS
Book Bingo
Play along with
a take-home
bingo card
of reading
activities and
a chance
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multiple prizes

ONE FOR THE BOOKS Livingston Manor Free Library board
members Daniel Moreton and Marge Feuerstein assist a voter
during the library budget balloting in June. Robin Chavez photo
Voters fund library
for another year
By Manor Ink Staff
Livingston Manor, NY – The Livingston Manor Free
Library’s proposed budget for the 2022 fiscal year was approved
with approximately 75 percent of votes cast in favor,
a strong majority. Balloting was held from noon to 8
p.m. at the library on Tuesday, June 22. The official tally
was 37 in favor and 13 opposed, with four additional favorable
votes that were designated provisional. Those ballots
will be checked for eligibility before they will be counted.
The LMFL’s proposed budget was published several
weeks before the vote, and a copy was available for public
viewing at the library desk. Last year, because of COVID-19
restrictions initially forcing the library to close and then
limiting its hours and occupancy, the Board of Trustees did
not ask for any increase in the budget. This year, however,
an increase of $25,000 was proposed to make up for a possible
deficit.
The increase will go to general operating costs, including
increased staffing for the summer months, programs for
school-aged children, books that were not ordered during
2020 and repair work on the library building.
Stacey Tromblee, the library’s director, was pleased by
the outcome of the vote. “It’s wonderful being in a community
that supports its library,” she said.
Board of Trustees President Amy Hines was also happy
with the tally. “The trustees greatly appreciate the support
of the community, and we will strive to continue to improve
our collections, programs and services for the benefit
of our wonderful town.”
NEWS
MANOR INK | JULY 2021 | 13
Nonprofits out on the town
Sullivan County, NY – Despite Sullivan County’s
vaccination rate of under 60 percent, nonprofit organizations
are starting to come out from under. The Catskill
Flyfishing Museum held a benefit event, and the Community
Foundation of Orange and Sullivan Counties
held a Celebration of Giving.
The Community Foundation of Orange and Sullivan
Counties’ gala took place on Thursday, June 17. Held
in a newly opened event hall at the Eldred Preserve in
Eldred, the event brought together donors, board members,
nonprofit program leaders and numerous elected
officials in an appreciation of the region’s generosity and
its extraordinary response to help people in need during
the pandemic.
Earlier, anglers and friends gathered at the Rockland
House in Roscoe on Saturday, May 29, to raise a bit of
cheer and funds for the Catskill Flyfishing Center and
Museum. In addition to the standard issue raffle, a live
auction featured exclusive items and coveted guided
fishing on the Delaware River.
GOOD WORKS Sandra Gerry chats with Barry Lewis,
center, and Dave Forshay at the Community Foundation of
Orange and Sullivan Counties’ appreciation dinner at the
Eldred Preserve. Amy Hines photo
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NEWS
County opens drug help site
Liberty, NY – On June 15, Sullivan County launched
a new Intervention and Prevention Services Dashboard.
Created by the Sullivan County Drug Task Force, the site
offers those dealing with substance use disorders information
about treatment, public transportation options,
medical care, peer and community support, and even
food and shelter. Those seeking help can visit sullivanny.
us/Departments/HealthandFamilyServices/Dashboard.
GIVE PEACE A CHANCE Martin Colavito, above left, addresses a small group during
a “Hate Has No Home in Sullivan County” rally on June 5. Also speaking were
SARE member Grace Ivory, left, and Imam Samuel Encarnacion, bottom left. The
event was one of a series that have taken place around the county. Manor Ink photo
No-hate rally held in Manor
Livingston Manor, NY – A small
group of activists and sympathetic
supporters gathered on Saturday,
June 5, at the hamlet’s Main Street
event lawn for another in a series
of “Hate Has No Home in Sullivan
County” rallies.
Organized by the Committee for
Racial Justice, a part of Sullivan Allies
Leading Together, and Stand Against
Racism in Education, the forty-minute
presentation featured music and
speeches, all in affirmation of the need
to promote love over hate, particularly
between diverse communities.
Martin Colavito, a committee member,
urged involvement by young people.
“You guys are carrying the torch
now,” he said. Imam Samuel Encarnacion
compared the world’s communities
to the friends who are “all aboard”
in the Beatles tune “Yellow Submarine.”
“The ocean in that song is the
earth, and we must all live together on
it,”Encarnicion said. “We are all united
by what we have in common.”
Join or renew your membership online today! Take a tour of fly fishing history at our
museum, visit us for a trail walk, or sign up for an education program on our website.
1031 Old Rte. 17, Livingston Manor, NY • 845-439-4810 • www.cffcm.com
Beaverkill Community Church
Indoor services at
10 am on Sunday
Indoor services have resumed. Please observe social
distance and wear a mask unless fully vaccinated
Lay Pastor: Mary Hall
101 Craigie Clair Road • Roscoe, NY 12776
INFORMATION POSTED AT BEAVERKILLFRIENDS.ORG
Coming Up
Annual Gala
Saturday, July 17, Beaverkill Valley Inn, Lew Beach
Honoring Migs and Bing Wright | Tickets, info at
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MANOR INK | JULY 2021 | 15
The good word on Journalism? Try it!
NEWS
STORIES BY MANOR’S JOURNALISM CLASS
As the 2020-21 school year drew to a close, seniors in the Livingston Manor Central
School Journalism class shared their thoughts about their academic experience, recounting
what they have learned, offering advice to underclassmen and sharing fond
recollections. Here’s what three students had to say.
Grace Heintz: I recommend that
students moving into high school avoid
excessive study halls in their schedules.
Instead, they should take advantage of
the many elective classes offered. My
suggestion is Journalism.
The impact Journalism has had on my
writing skills since beginning my senior
year is remarkable. Not only have I used
LMCS SENIOR
PERSPECTIVES
skills I’ve learned to
improve my writing
in Composition and
Speech classes, but
I’ve also seen a change in speaking patterns
in my day-to-day life.
I have learned a tremendous amount
from this class, and have enjoyed sharing
ideas and creating inside jokes with
my classmates. One of my favorite
aspects of Journalism was the freedom
Mrs. Hoag and Mrs. Schwartz granted
to students regarding topic choices. The
diversity in subjects covered throughout
the year was what made Journalism so
exciting.
The two articles I enjoyed writing the
most were also very diverse in subject
matter. The most memorable one centered
around what a day with my bunny,
Quincy, is like. Another was my article on
different forms of racism.
Mrs. Hoag and Mrs. Schwartz played
a huge role in making my senior year
unforgettable, which is something I’ll
forever be grateful for. A word of advice
to students who are reading this: try Journalism
and you won’t regret it!
* * *
Cameron Hoag: Journalism has improved
my writing tremendously,
raising my standard for written expression.
When I initially put the class in my
schedule, my goal was to improve my
writing. Although that did not seem like
the most engaging objective, I am grateful
for the class because I learned a variety of
skills and explored topics that prepared
me for the future.
Reflecting on the year, acquiring information
from interviews, learning the
proper format
of articles and
exploring topics
in today’s
world are what
made the class
memorable.
I completely
recommend
STUDENT
JOURNALISTS
These essays are
reprinted from
the June issue of
LMCS’s Manor
Monthy.
Journalism for anyone who is interested
in improving their writing, or anyone
who wants to challenge themselves to
learn different skills.
* * *
Louis Conklin: Four years seems like a
long time, but in reality it isn’t. At first,
you’re a freshman walking down the halls
trying to find your classes; then, you’re a
senior sitting in the lounge, applying for
colleges and planning your graduation.
Freshman year gives you a clean start
toward discovering who you are as a person,
allowing you to figure out what is
important. Being your unique self is what
you will be remembered for.
By senior year, teenagers think they
have themselves figured out. But as
graduation approaches, they realize they
have to redefine themselves once again
in order to find their place in the adult
world.
Senior schedules are not usually
packed with classes unless a student
waits until junior year to fulfill his or
her academic requirements. My advice
is to take all the classes you need in the
freshman, sophomore and junior years.
Use your senior year to take electives. I
took Journalism as an elective during my
senior year, and I am happy that I did.
Journalism teaches you the difference
between an essay and an article, proper
interviewing skills and how to write
an entertainment review about movies,
shows and books. Overall, Journalism
is something you should experience for
yourself. You can take what you learn
from the class and use it in college or for
a job later in life.
High school is a journey to remember
for everyone. Enjoy the time you have,
while you have it. If you take opportunities
for granted, that time will be lost and
you will never get it back.
‘The diversity in subjects covered
throughout the year was what
made Journalism so exciting.’
Grace Heintz
LMCS senior
LEARNING DESPITE COVID-19
By Cameron Hoag
Every year has specific events that
define it, and 2021 can be defined as the
year of obstacles.
Students everywhere can testify that
this year has brought challenges to their
education. Those complications have
required strength from each individual
YEAR IN
REVIEW
in order to push through.
Tasks like submitting assignments
online, managing
virtual education and even
finding the motivation to work from
home were just a few of the difficulties
students had to overcome.
In what should have been the most exciting
year of their lives, many seniors at
LMCS have conflicting feelings regarding
their final year of school.
“Although the year was difficult, the
lack of motivation due to online learning
is what made it the most challenging,”
said Sondra Gamboa.
‘Although the year was difficult,
the lack of motivation due to
online learning is what made
it the most challenging.’
Sondra Gamboa
LMCS senior
Other Seniors tried to focus on the
bright side of the situation and looked
past the difficulties faced.
“One thing that I liked this year was
the fact that I could see my friends four
days a week, considering that many
other schools were only opened two days
a week,” Tayl’r Porter said.
Undoubtedly, even as chaotic as the
year was, everyone made an effort to
give students the best learning environment
possible, given the circumstances.
Hurdles like quarantine, common colds
and frequent loss of Internet connection
were conquered. 2021 will be a year to
remember.
LEARNING WITH PRECAUTIONS The
2020-21 school year has been one of continual
challenges for LMCS students. At left,
junior Sean Nichols checks his temperature
at a sanitizing station in a school hallway.
Plexiglas partitions, above, serve to separate
students during lunch and study hall periods.
Nicole Davis photos

16 | JULY 2021 | MANOR INK GRADUATION 2021
Class of 2021 Class of 2022
FORMAL FETE Dressed to impress, students from Livingston Manor Central School attended an
alfresco prom last month after the pandemic cancelled last year’s event. Royalty selected for the
occasion included seniors Austin Fulton and Melissa Banks, left, and juniors Kristina Davis and
Zachary Dertinger, right. Provided photos
Juniors host an ‘enchanted’ evening
By Osei Helper | Manor Ink
On Friday, June 4, the Livingston Manor
Central School Class of 2022 hosted this
year’s high school prom, an affair aptly
titled “Enchanted Forest.” It was held outside
at Upward Brewing Company in the
Manor from 6 to 10 p.m. Entertainment for
dancing was provided by a DJ, and food
and beverages were enjoyed by all.
Usually only junior class members are
able to elect a Prom King and Queen, but
because last year’s prom was cancelled,
both the Class of 2021 and Class of 2022
crowned royalty. The seniors voted for a
Pandemic Prince and Princess, crowning
Melissa Banks and Austin Fulton, while the
Class of 2022 named Kristina Davis and
Zachary Dertinger Prom Queen and King.
The Livingston Manor Fire Department
donated tables for the gala, and student
Emily Ball’s family provided the venue.

GRADUATION 2021
MANOR INK | JULY 2021 | 17
INSPIRING WORDS Class valedictorian Caitlin Evans addresses
the assembly during the graduation ceremony.
Stacey Evans photo
GLAD GRADS Class members pause for a selfie prior to the ceremony.
From left below, James Linko, Connor Gorr, Austin Fulton
and Andy Zheng smile for the camera. Stacey Evans photos
A day to remember
The Livingston Manor Central School’s Class of 2021
gathered on Saturday, June 26, to celebrate the completion
of their education with a graduation ceremony. This year’s
event, free of many restrictions imposed by the pandemic
on last year’s event, was held in the school’s gymnasium,
due to the threat of rain. The showers did not appear, but
students, teachers and parents did, and the joyous occasion
was one all will long remember.
WELL DONE
Diploma
in hand,
Elijah Brand
stands with
Vamiesha
Davis, left,
and Cailtin
Evans. Above,
Nicole Davis,
Samantha
Severing and
Cameron
Hoag signal
“V” for
victory.
Stacey Evans
photos
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Join us on Saturdays in June at 10 a.m. for fun on the farm.
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CAS to present string virtuoso
Canadian-born violinist Jennifer Ahn has had an active
career teaching and performing in the New York
City area. An avid orchestral musician, she has served as
concertmaster for the New England Chamber Orchestra
and other well-known groups, and on Thursday, July 8,
she will perform at the Laundry King, 65 Main Street, in
Livingston Manor. The performance begins at 6:30 p.m.
Visit catskillartsociety.org/events to learn more.
SPECIAL SCHEDULE FOR FOURTH OF JULY WEEKEND!
Friday, July 2: DIRTY DANCING, 7:30pm
Saturday, July 3: JURASSIC PARK, 2pm & 7:30pm
Sunday, July 4: THE GOONIES, 2pm & JURASSIC PARK, 6pm
Monday, July 5: THE GOONIES, 2pm & DIRTY DANCING, 7:30pm
BLACK WIDOW, July 9-July 29
Friday, 7:30pm; Saturday, 2pm & 7:30pm
Sunday, 2pm & 7:30pm; Monday, 2pm & 7:30pm
Adults: $11; Monday Nights & Matinees, Adults: $9
Children: $8; Active-duty Military & Vets (with current ID): $8
Pleasant
thoroughfare
ONE HUNDRED YEARS
ago, Pleasant Street,
just off Main, was a
tree-lined dirt path
frequented by wagons
serving the O&W railroad
station across the
NOW &
THEN
street.
Today,
the side
street
has long been paved,
and the Victorian-style
home has lost its turret,
but the pleasant
rows of trees remain.
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Fortify your knowledge of
Sullivan’s Colonial history
By Nadine Osborne | Manor Ink
Narrowsburg, NY – Now that normalcy
is (mostly) returning, it’s easier to recognize
the tumultuous nature of America’s
recent past. Quarantine, hospitalization, a
deadly illness sweeping the globe – upon
reflection, the past fifteen months seem like
something out of a dystopian future novel.
Perhaps we could all benefit from returning
to a simpler time, one where we did not
yet have the capacity to worry, because we
were not yet born. In this edition of the Ink,
we present Fort Delaware, the authentic, interactive
history museum in Narrowsburg
that allows us to do just that.
The museum is a replica of the stockades
built by the Europeans who settled along
the Delaware River during the 1750s. These
structures protected their settlements from
the dangers of the French and Indian War.
Some 200 years later, after the war had
long ended, a local historian by the name
of James W. Burbank created the Fort Delaware
Museum and ran it himself as a private
business until 1970.
The museum proved to be popular
thanks to the release of the 1955 Disney film,
“Davy Crockett: King of the Wild Frontier,”
a period piece depicting the early 1800s. Its
targeted demographic of young teens were
John Conway
excited by the “wild frontier” notion, and
because Fort Delaware was based on an
18th-century settlement, it captured their
attention.
Though its ownership was transferred
following Burbank’s death, the Fort Delaware
Museum remained open to the public
for over half a century – until mass closures
swept the nation this past year. County
historian John Conway began
volunteering there in
2012, and was excited by its
potential. He and his wife
Debra, executive director of
the fort, teamed up to create
a nonprofit organization
called the Delaware Company,
named after the region’s original group
of white settlers.
Together, the Conways organized countless
fundraisers, and remain dedicated to
improving the museum’s quality and authenticity.
From bus tours to history hikes
to reenactments of life in the settlements,
they have created a diverse catalogue of
programming. Beginning this month, the
museum will reopen to the public, allowing
visitors to revisit the “wild frontier.”
“I’m excited about this summer’s offerings
at the museum,” said John Conway.
“On July 10, we’ll have a program that will
WILD FRONTIER Fort Delaware will offer
special programs this summer that recreate
Colonial-period life in the Catskills.
Manor Ink file photo
FEATURES
MANOR INK | JULY 2021 | 19
FORT DELAWARE MUSEUM
Where: 6615 Rte. 97, Narrowsburg
Amenities: In addition to historic
displays, the musuem has a gift shop
and picnicking facility on the grounds
Hours: The museum is currently
closed, but expects to have special
events throughout the summer
Information: 252-6660; sullivanny.
us/Departments/ParksRecreation/Fort-
Delaware
feature a reading of the Declaration of Independence,
entertainment and dancing, hard
cider and live demonstrations of musketry.”
Conway added that Linda Russell, a wellknown
balladeer from Federal Hall National
Memorial in New York City, will also perform
authentic Colonial music. Admission
to the festivities will be free of charge.
The museum’s employees welcome attendees,
and Conway himself extends this
welcome to high school and college students
who wish to join the team. “If you’re
interested in becoming a public historian,”
he said, “this would be a great job for you.”
The Fort Delaware Museum serves to
preserve a long-gone culture, and ultimately,
connects visitors to the region’s original
band of settlers. “History as we know it is
not so much about the monarchs and the
titans of industry and whatnot,” Conway
said. “Instead, it’s the undertakings, the
accomplishments and the failures of everyday
people.”
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Aro Tradition
via Zoom
Free one-on-one
Meditation instruction
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20 | JULY 2021 | MANOR INK
INK WELL OF HAPPINESS
Local beer brewer offers savory fare, too
UPWARD BREWING COMPANY
By Michelle Adams-Thomas | Manor Ink
By Kaitlyn Burkey | For Manor Ink
A book that most students read in high
school is To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper
Lee. This novel was assigned reading for
my tenth grade English class. It follows
the characters Jean
Louise “Scout”, Jem
and Atticus Finch.
It takes place in
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n Ascension Pilsner: Features Bohemian
spring barley, Zatec red hops, fresh Catskill
mountain water. A true classic Pilsner.
n Base Camp LagerBier: A dry-hopped
pale Lager with flavors of tropical peach
and melon.
n Black Grass Pils-Noir: A Black Pilsner
with flavors of cocoa and chocolate. And,
it’s brewed at night.
n Breadwinner IPA: This IPA is described
as having massive amounts of Citra and
Mosaic with golden orange and smooth
ripe tangerine.
n Golden Ratio NZ Pale: This session IPA
is an easy-drinking brew made from New
Zealand hops and tastes of pineapple and
tropical fruit.
n Opiate Sun IPA: Pictured above, a
deceptively smooth IPA and packed full
of sticky resin and bright candy hops. It’s
golden orange in color.
Maycomb County,
Alabama, in 1929.
During this time in the South, racism was
common and public humiliation of African
Americans was accepted.
This is the ninth in Manor Ink's series of
restaurant and recipe reviews.
Upward Brewing Company, located at
171 Main Street in Livingston Manor, is
great for hangouts or for simply enjoying
REVIEW
mountains views. Upward is
known for not only its great
beer and interesting food, but for its fun
hiking trail and plenty of comfy indoor
and outdoor seating.
The food at Upward consists of many
rich and savory flavors, as well as meals
that are sweet and tangy. These elements
make it fairly easy to pair a desired
brewed drink. The menu of unique beers
and kitchen fare is a happy cross between
classic bar fare and local farm-totable
cuisine. For those who recall, you’ll
find the menu reminiscent of the menu
from the kitchen at the former Rolling
River restaurant in Parksville.
Because this reporter is under legal
drinking age, Upward owner and brewer
UPWARD DUMPLINGS
This recipe is for the condiment that
accompasnies Chef Rob
RECIPE
Rayevsky’s cabbage, shiitake
mushrooms and edamame dumplings.
Ingredients
2 cups chopped scallions
A little lemon juice (fresh lemons)
A little ginger juice (fresh ginger)
1/2 cup soy sauce (low-sodium)
1/2 cup grapeseed oil
Atticus Finch is a well respected lawyer
who defends Tom Robinson, a black
man framed for hurting a white woman.
People in the community did not like Atticus
taking on this case because he chose
to represent a black man. In the eyes of the
white community in Maycomb County,
this action was unacceptable.
Atticus takes on the case even though
everyone knows that he has little hope
of winning, despite evidence in favor
of his client. During the trial, it’s shown
that Tom had a broken left arm, making
it impossible for him to leave marks on
Mayella Ewell’s face. Later, it’s discovered
BEER MOUNTAIN Upward Brewing Company is a favorite destination for hungry and
thirsty visitors to Livingston Manor. Michelle Adams-Thomas photo
Dana Ball kindly recommended a few
pairings, in particular suggesting the
Golden Ratio IPA’s flavors of lemon and
lime to compliment the Orange Ginger
Chicken Skewers and the House Salad.
The Black Grass Pils-Noir he said contrasts
well with the sweet and succulent
BBQ JackFruit sandwich.
While at Upward, we enjoyed many
different foods with exciting flavors. The
spicy, sweet BBQ Jackfruit brought two
very broad categories of taste into one. It
had a doughy bun and sweet, soft french
1/4 cup sherry vinegar
1/2 cup mustard seeds
Small pinch of spicy Korean powder or
cayenne, to taste
A dash of kimchi juice (optional)
that her father, not
Tom, had hurt her.
Tom, however,
is charged with
assaulting Mayella
even though there
was clear evidence
that he did not
commit this crime.
The book was released
in 1960 and was quickly made into
its first movie version by 1962 because of
its popularity.
The book’s message is that everyone
deserves to be treated with dignity and
fries. With its fresh tasting arugula
leaves, light vegetables and olive oil, the
House Salad was very flavorful for a
simple side dish.
Next, the Chicken Skewers were very
sweet. The spiced yogurt added good
moisture and the pineapple flavored the
chicken. The dish I enjoyed the most was
Trout Nuggets. The trout was cooked
nicely and the breaded outside was crisp
and crunchy.
To learn more, visit upwardkitchen.
com.
To sweeten, add a small amount of
homemade orange glaze (fresh-squeezed
orange juice with maple syrup or honey)
Directions
1. Add a little bit of the ingredients at
first, but then add one or more of the
other according to your taste.
2. Combine all ingredients together,
cover and refrigerate overnight.
3. Stir well and enjoy the next day with
steamed dumplings.
A classic Southern novel still has relevance for today’s young readers
To Kill a
Mockingbird
Harper Lee
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Drama/race/
morality
Young adult and up
respect. When Harper Lee wrote To Kill
A Mockingbird, she hoped that, by sharing
a story of the unfair treatment of African
Americans she had witnessed while growing
up in the South, she could help people
change their views about racism.
I would give this book a nine out of ten
stars. Some of its language is difficult to
understand, but the plot still has relevance
to important issues in the world today.
Kaitlyn Burkey is a student in Livingston
Manor Central School’s Journalism class. This
review comes from the June edition of LMCS’s
Manor Monthly.

INK WELL OF HAPPINESS
MANOR INK | JULY 2021 | 21
WORD SEARCH
By Manor Ink
Find this month’s hidden words, selected especially for summer vacation.
Beach
Swimming
Waterfall
Ice cream
Picnic
DRAWING ROOM
Tanning
Lemonade
Lake
Cottage
Campout
Biking
Hiking
Snorkeling
Barbecue
Cookout
Sunscreen
Mountains
Resort
Summer camp
Smores
By Owain Williams | Manor Ink
GRIT AND
REALITY
Andrew Koji
stars in “Warrior”
as a martial
arts prodigy
who, while
searching for his
sister in 1870s
San Francisco,
runs afoul of a
Chinese gang.
cinemax.org photo
Here’s one for Bruce Lee fans
Osei Helper
Warning: This review has slight mentions of
sexual themes.
I am a fan of martial arts media. I started
really getting into them last year when
the pandemic was kicking into full gear.
Almost every day, it was a
new kung fu flick or modern
MMA – mixed martial
arts – movie. Everything
from “Five Deadly Venoms”
and “The 36th Chamber
of Shaoling” to “Ip Man
and Boyka: Undisputed.”
One of the kings of the martial arts movies
genre is undoubtedly Bruce Lee, and even
in death, he is still responsible for a new
martial arts series.
“Warrior” is a TV series
about a Chinese martial artist
who emigrates from China
to San Francisco in the late
1800s.
The idea for the show came from Bruce
MEDIA
PROBE
REVIEW
Lee back in the early ’70s, but Warner Bros.
rejected Lee for the lead role due to his
ethnicity and accent. The creation of the
show was then taken on by his daughter,
Shannon Lee, two seasons later, and here
we are.
Now, before I get into this review, be
warned that this show is meant for mature
audiences. Whether or not you believe I
should be watching such material is not
of concern at the moment. There is heavy
gore, violence and nudity (way too much
in my opinion), so if that type of content
isn’t for you, I wouldn’t suggest this show.
With that out of the way, let’s jump into
my review of “Warrior.”
The best thing this show has going for
it is most definitely the action. The camera
work and choreography blend perfectly
together. The fights were not only choreographed
well, but they
also had story significance.
The bigger, most
important fights had a
lot of set-up and hype
to them. You got a sense
of grit and reality when
Warrior
Cinemax 2019
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Rated TV-MA
watching the characters brawl. You could
really feel their desperation and determination.
The Bruce Lee influence is obvious,
even though there is a modern twist
to it. Another of the show’s pluses is the
amazing “spaghetti Western”-style music.
It really fits the setting. The action scenes,
the tense moments and the romance are all
represented expertly within the same style.
If I had to give this show a big negative,
it would be the hypersexualization of the
women. Like I said before, the show has a
lot of nudity and sex scenes. Because it’s a
TV-MA series, I expected mature themes
and images, but the sexual content was
just overdone. It was unnecessary and
too explicit. Another negative would be
a lot of the dialogue. At times it seemed
a bit too modern for the period, and the
racism/sexism/classism was a bit too
contemporary as well. Obviously, during
the show’s era, racial tensions were far
higher, but some of the lines were very
dramatic.
That said, “Warrior” is a really good
show. It can be a bit cheesy and very fanservice
heavy, but I don’t think that takes
away from its general greatness. I rate it
a solid eight out of ten stars. Great action,
great story, great themes, great music –
only the fanservice holds it back for me.
If you’re mature enough and can handle
the extreme violence and explicit scenes, I
would really recommend this series, especially
for martial arts enthusiasts and fans
of Bruce Lee.

22 | JULY 2021 | MANOR INK SPORTS
THE WILDCATS
Bottom: Dakota
Wilson, Devon
Gonzalez, Robert
Staudt, Kevin Bear,
Matthew Bowers;
middle: Anthony
Rivera, John
Schoerder, James
Krupp, Justyn Zayas,
Joseph Gould,
Miles Crawford;
standing: Coach
Ryan Edwards,
Gabriel Ivory, Nathan
Bowers, Cody
Froehlich, Daniel
Tolbert, Connor
Gorr, Austin Fulton,
Coach Jeff Loeffler,
Coach Josh Evans
Lori Froehlich photos
VERY GOOD KIDS Senior Austin Fulton puts the ball in play
while pitcher Justyn Zayas, below, shows his stuff.
LMCS Wildcats close out tough season
By Manor Ink Staff
Livingston Manor, NY – The LMCS baseball team finished
up a short and often interrupted season with a 2-8 record.
Despite the tally, Coach Jeff Loeffler was encouraged
to have 19 players on this year’s team, and challenging to
juggle the line-up to make playing time for everyone.
Seniors Austin Fulton (CF) and Connor Gorr (LF) led the
squad in all offensive categories and helped to shepherd a
young squad through some growing pains. “These were
strong players. But better yet, they were two very good kids
on and off the field who set a good example for all the others
with their dedication,”Loeffler commented.
For baseball this summer, the Binghamton Rumble Ponies,
the Mets AAA affiliate, and the Hudson Valley Renegades,
now a Yankees High A affiliate, are again in action
after not playing last summer due to the pandemic. For
upcoming games, see the teams’ schedules at milb.com/
binghamton for the Ponies and milb.com/hudson-valley
for the Renegades.

CALENDAR
MANOR INK | JULY 2021 | 23
JULY
ONGOING
Livingston Manor
Free Library
Open from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
weekdays, except 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Wednesdays and Thursdays, 10
a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays. Storytime
is 11:15 a.m. Tuesdays; Story &
Crafts is 10:30 a.m., Saturdays;
Summer Reading Program, July
7-29; register by July 9; 92 Main
St., Livingston Manor. livingstonmanorlibrary.org
Ethelbert B. Crawford
Public Library
60-minute slots for browsing;
computer use by appointment.
Call 794-4660, ext. 4 or 5 to
schedule an appointment; 479
Broadway, Monticello; ebcpl.org
Liberty Public Library
Mondays, Wednesdays and
Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Tuesdays
and Thursdays, 10 a.m.-6:30
p.m.; Saturdays, 10 a.m.-4
p.m.189 N. Main St., Liberty.
libertypubliclibrary.org
Hurleyville Arts Centre
Offering in-person yoga classes
with precautions; register at
theyogaspacehv@gmail.com;
219 Main Street, Hurleyville.
hurleyvilleartscentre.org
Catskill Art Society
Closed for renovations, but with
exhibits at Laundry King; also
offering art activities for children
online; 48 Main St., Livingston
Manor. catskillartsociety.org
Delaware Valley
Arts Alliance
Galleries now open. Virtual
exhibits on Facebook and Instagram;
37 Main St., Narrowsburg;
delawarevalleyartsalliance.org
FARMERS MARKETS
Callicoon Farmers Market
Sundays in June; 11 a.m.-2 p.m.;
8 Creamery Rd. in Callicoon; callicoonfarmersmarket.org
Kauneonga Lake Farmers
Market
Saturdays in June; 10 a.m.-1
p.m.; Rte. 55, Kauneonga Lake.
kauneongalakefarmersmarket.org
Livingston Manor
Farmers Market
Sundays in June; 10 a.m.-2
Inklings
A LISTING OF FUN THINGS TO DO
Send your event to editor@manorink.org
PLEASE NOTE Despite loosening of state-mandated coronavirus
pandemic safety precautions, many events listed here may still
have safety requirements. Please check websites for specifics.
p.m.; Main St. Livingston Manor.
facebook.com/Livingston-Manor-
Farmers-Market
Roscoe Farmers Market
Sundays in June; 10 a.m.-2 p.m.;
Niforatos Field, 1978 Old Rte.
17, Roscoe; roscoeny.com
Narrowsburg Farmers
Market
Saturdays in June; 10 a.m.-1
p.m.; 7 Erie Ave., Narrowsburg;
NarrowsburgFarmersMarket.org
JULY 1-31
Old Glory: A History of the
American Flag
With Kevin Woyce
Thursday, July 1; 6:30-7:30 p.m.;
Liberty Public Library, 189 N.
Main St., Liberty. libertypubliclibrary.org
More Than A Meal: Wear It
Like You Heard It
Thursday, July 1; 5 p.m.; Bethel
Woods Center for the Arts, 200
Hurd Rd., Bethel. bethelwoodscenter.org
Watercolor Painting for
Beginners
Friday, July 2; 10 a.m.; Cornell Cooperative
Extension Zoom event;
to register, go to sullivancce.org/
events
Concert: Nicholas
Rodriguez
Friday, July 2; 7:30-8:30 p.m.;
Forestburgh Playhouse, 39
Forestburgh Rd., Forestburgh.
fbplayhouse.org
Community Yard Sale
Saturday, July 3; 8:30 a.m.;
Narrowsburg Union, 7 Erie Ave.,
Narrowsburg. Reserve a table at
252-3100
Concert: Kathryn Allison
Saturday, July 3; 7:30-8:30 p.m.;
Forestburgh Playhouse, 39
Forestburgh Rd., Forestburgh.
fbplayhouse.org
PLAY Rock Camp
Monday, July 5; 9 a.m.; Bethel
Woods Center for the Arts, 200
Hurd Rd., Bethel. bethelwoodscenter.org
Chicken Barbecue
Saturday, July 10; 4 p.m.; Roscoe
Presbyterian Church, 1955 Old
Rte. 17, Roscoe. Tickets, 845-
866-3549
Concert: Weekend of
REAL WHEEL DEAL
The legendary Hector’s
Inn, a favorite
watering hole in Bethel
for Woodstock fans
and the peace-andlove
crowd, will hold
its annual Car Show on Saturday, July 24, starting at noon.
There will be food, music, refreshments and fine vintage
vehicles of all sorts, including muscle cars, motorcycles,
trucks and even tractors. The event is free, and Hector’s is
located at 14 Dr. Duggan Road in the hamlet. Learn more
at facebook.com/Hectors-Inn.
Chamber Music
With Caroine Stinson and
Sunghae Anna Lim
Thursday, July 15; 7:30 p.m.;
CAS Laundry King, 65 Main
Street, Livingston Manor. wcmconcerts.org
Concert: Weekend of
Chamber Music
Open rehearsal with WCM artists
Friday, July 16; 7 p.m.; Eddie
Adams Barn, North Branch Rd.,
Jeffersonville. wcmconcerts.org
Town Tag Sale
Saturday, July 17; 10 a.m.-4
p.m.; Main & Pearl Sts., Livingston
Manor. livingstonmanorny.
com
Concert: Weekend of
Chamber Music
Improv evening with Come Out
Thursday, July 22; 7:30 p.m.; CAS
Laundry King, 65 Main St., Livingston
Manor. wcmconcerts.org
Concert: Kathy Geary
Friday, July 23; 7-10 p.m.;
Cabernet Frank’s, 38 Main St.,
Parksville. facebook.com/cabernetfranks
Concerts: Weekend of
Chamber Music
Open rehearsal, music of
Schubert, Rohde, Carter, Ling &
Beethoven
Friday, Saturday, June 23, 24;
7 p.m.; Eddie Adams Barn,
North Branch Rd., Jeffersonville.
wcmconcerts.org
YES YES YES Hurleyville
Pride Festival
Saturday, July 24; 2-7 p.m.;
Hurleyville Centre for the Arts,
219 Main Street, Hurleyville.
hurleyvilleartscentre.org
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WANTED
Donations needed for WJFF
Radio Catskill’s annual music
sale in November. Records, CDs,
tapes, musical instruments, music
books, stereo equipment and
related items accepted. To donate,
bring items to the station
at 4765 Rte. 52, Jeffersonville,
or call 845-482-4141 to arrange
for a pick-up. Donations benefit
station programming and are tax
deductible.
Jazz records wanted. Cash
paid for 33s, 45s and 78s in
clean condition. All styles and
eras. Also jazz and blues books,
magazines and related ephemera.
Private collector. Email
bloomsdisco@yahoo.com.
VOLUNTEER
Volunteer gardeners needed
to help with planting, weeding
and harvesting at Willow
Gardens in Willowemoc. A
portion of the garden’s produce
goes to needy families impacted
by the effects of COVID-19.
To volunteer or for additional
information, please visit Life
Repurposed, 62 Main St.,
Livingston Manor, or call Maria
Bivins at 845-707-2723.

24 | JULY 2021 | MANOR INK
FEATURES
Melissa Gorman
and Eng-San Kho
By Nadine Osborne | Manor Ink
It’s no secret that the Catskills is
home to a tremendous amount of
talented people. From musicians
to filmmakers to visual artists,
there is no shortage of creativity here.
This month, we spoke to Eng-San Kho,
a Manhattan-based graphic artist who
recently moved to his Grahamsville
home in search of protection from the
pandemic. Locals might recognize Kho
as the accredited designer of the new
WJFF logo, but his body of work spans
much wider than our little world.
Kho is a founding partner of Love &
War, a self-described “brand strategy
and design firm.” He prides
himself on being both the
creative director and resident
design expert, with senior
art director Melissa Gorman working
alongside him at the forefront of the
company. He is most proud of his work
developing a visual identity for Partners
Coffee, a brand located in Brooklyn. “It
is very flattering to have a product out
in the world that people interact with,”
said Kho. Gorman agreed that seeing
how their work benefits clients is just as
rewarding as benefiting from it themselves.
When asked to describe their biggest
inspiration(s), the two gave unique
responses. “It’s pop culture, history,
and anything around us that creates a
spark,” said Kho. He explained that if
you are a curious person who is open
ARTISTS
PROFILE
GRAPHIC WORK Love & War recently
redid local public radio station WJFF’s logo.
At right, a concept sketch for a Stratton
Mountain Resort skiing ad campaign.
loveandwar.com photos
POTENT BREW Partners Coffee combines a premium product with clever design, distinctive
packaging, an engaging website and related products like mugs. loveandwar.com photo
All’s fare in Love & War
Branding firm’s artists have Sullivan ties
DIFFERENT LOOKS Love & War does
design and branding for clients as varied
as the Coyo Taco restaurants in Miami and
The Plaza Hotel in New York City.
loveandwar.com photos
to new things, it’s easy to be inspired.
On the other hand, Gorman’s biggest
inspiration is the constant change that
she has come to know and love. She
explained that the graphic arts industry
is incredibly dynamic, with no two
projects being the same. The goal of
each is first to make an emotional connection
with one’s client. “Understand
their hopes, experiences and aspirations,
and then find a way to express
that visually,” she said. “This is where
creative prototyping, visual testing,
designing mockups, etc., come in
handy. The most important question to
ask oneself is ‘Does it look like it could
become something?’” Gorman loves that
this process constantly leads her down
paths that she would never be exploring
otherwise. “I think it’s a dance,” she
said. “There’s always that moment in
every process, even if you’ve done it a
hundred times, where none of it makes
sense. And then it always clicks.”
When asked what their biggest pet
peeves were, both Melissa and Eng-
San struggled to come up with sound
answers. Kho simply responded, “I feel
very lucky that I do what I do.” He advised
that aspiring artists take risks and
trust themselves. Push harder. Question
yourself. Be your own worst critic.
These are the necessary challenges of
the creative process. Kho also described
the importance of unplugging from
social media and surrounding oneself
with nature, because genuine motivation
isn’t usually sparked by staring at
a screen. In a world that often feels monotonous
and devoid of creativity, we
need people who are willing to tackle
these challenges and draw inspiration
from what intimidates them. Kho and
Gorman are clearly two such people.