MOUNTAINEER TRACKS – December 2018
On Wednesday, November 14th, Andes Central School took a school-wide field trip to NYC to see the Broadway show, Frozen. This trip was made possible, in part, by our Arts in Education funding. We also received a grant from the O’Connor Foundation to help with the cost of the trip.
FIELD NOTES: WINTER BEGINS – December 2018
Locally when wandering around the field edges in early November, I came upon a cottontail rabbit that instantly fled upon noting my presence. I called it a survivor rabbit. Later, on the same stroll I found a clump of rabbit fur which obviously came from a less alert non-survivor.
LIBRARY NOTES – December 2018
The 2nd and 3rd graders at Andes Central School enjoyed the Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane so much that on the day we finished reading the book together, I brought each of them their very own copy to take home.
BOOK REVIEW: I’ll Think It, You Say It, by Curtis Sittenfeld — December 2018
The plots keep you turning the pages, always wanting more, in the manner of high-level genre fiction by writers like John Grisham and Michael Connelly. When I re-read them, the stories were just as good the second time around. So why don’t I like them better?
ALL COOPED UP – December 2018
The chickens today are wandering in the yard, searching for treats that, this time of year, are few and far between. They probably don’t realize that tonight their freedom will end for quite some time, some of them for the rest of their very short lives.
GARDEN THERAPY: Jaw Dropping Japan – December 2018
Natural stone and mossy rocks are a mainstay of the Kyoto garden. They are everywhere, and I always say “you can never have too many rocks.” I love the way they use stone.
The Way We Were – December 2018
Smith V. Dickman of U.S.S. Leviathan is spending a ten days furlough with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Dickman, on Dingle Hill. He has just returned from his tenth trip abroad.
RETIREMENT FOR JEFFREY DITCHEK MEANS GETTING A RETREAD – November 2018
So, I want to salute Jeff for his enlivening presence in our community (remember the tractor dance, his concept choreographed by David Capps for Dancing in the Park?), and for the reminder his example gives us that we make our own opportunities for building a useful, enjoyable and full life–maybe especially in retirement.
ANDES HEALTHY SNAKPAKS – November 2018
Each year we have a special celebration of distributing Christmas stockings full of extra special snacks, and gifts such as soft toys and pencils. We invite our readers and supporters to contribute to this event. Checks may be made out to Andes Healthy SnakPaks and sent to the above address or given to one of the volunteers.
MOUNTAINEER TRACKS – November 2018
Congratulations to Andes musicians Emily Andersen, James Camuti, Britney Davila, and Leandra Edelson on being selected to attend the Hartwick Honor Band on October 20th.
HEY, HAY… OOPS – November 2018
As the busy gardening season winds down, I am feeling almost as tired and faded as my older chickens are looking.
JUST PHYLLISOPHY: SNAKES and FIDDLERS – November 2018
… I was watching “Law and Order” on TV, when, out of the corner of my eye, I saw Lili pouncing and throwing what looked like a 12-inch-long electric wire, A SNAKE!
LIBRARY NOTES – November 2018
In case you missed Jane Tompkin’s book talk on September 26th, we have a copy of her book Reading Through the Night on hand in our local author bookcase across from the circulation desk.
: ADIRONDACKS / CATSKILLS – November 2018
“The cams had not been checked for three weeks and displayed many critters including a family of coyotes, a nice 8 point buck not seen before, a medium- sized bear, a bobcat, a raccoon, wild turkeys, a lot of mice and an out-of-its-usual-habitat cottontail rabbit checking out our porch.”
APPROVALS ABOUND! – November 2018
John Mollott of the Hasbeens & Willbees former Cantina building on the corner of Main Street and Delaware Avenue asked for a Special Use permit to hold auctions, cultural events and performances in the first and second floors. …The Board granted the permit.
GARDEN THERAPY: SAVORING SOME FINE VINE – November 2018
“Need to cover a large area like an arbor or pergola quickly and densely? Consider grapes.” This is an example of knowledgeable and useful advice the amateur gardener will glean from reading Mel’s column.
MUSINGS ON TENNIS – November 2018
Gino plays tennis on Andes’ courts, enjoys it, but realizes he doesn’t play like his 25-year-old self did.
WANT TO KNOW WHAT’S HAPPENING? GET ON THE LIST! – November 2018
The Town Board will be meeting on second Tuesdays at 6 pm instead of 7 in the Winter months of December, January and February.
MOUNTAINEER TRACKS — October 2018
Be sure to come to the fall show of “Captain Louie, Jr.” on November 9th & 10th.
FIELD NOTES: BE HAPPY – FOREST BATHE – October 2018
Just getting out into nature is enough to propel happiness. Plus local sightings during this season.
GARDEN THERAPY: “Grumpy Gardener Needs Garden Therapy” — October 2018
Read to find out how Mel, the “grumpy gardener,” administered some of his own medicine.
DUKE – October 2018
Can people really tell a dog from a bear, and was Duke going to be safe roaming freely?
The Way We Were – October 2018
Proclamation of Liberty Day (now called Columbus Day) and an interesting history of the Spanish influenza, currently raging.
JUST PHYLLISOPHY: IN MY BACKYARD October 2018
Phyllis watches and speculates about “parading” turkeys in her backyard.
LIBRARY NOTES – October 2018
So many events and programs to read about. Rock and Roll Trivia Night re-scheduled to October 25th.
NEW BRIDGE AT ANDES SCHOOL —September 2018
A new bridge is being built over Liddle Brook at the Andes Central School.
GARDEN THERAPY: August Woes, Dreaming of Fall, and Some Do’s and Don’ts – September 2018
Order bulbs, cutback perennials and if there is time and inclination, divide some perennials.
BOOK REVIEW: Asymmetry by Lisa Halliday — September 2018
“It’s hard to believe that this is a first novel, the writing is so assured, fluid, and well-paced.”
LIBRARY NOTES – September 2018
Great summer programming, construction grant money awarded. PLEASE NO MORE BOOK DONATIONS WITHOUT APPROVAL. NO SPACE!
FIELD NOTES: WARRING INSECTS OR DANCING BEAUTIES? – September 2018
Birds, deer and bear, and speculation on the prey-predator outcome.
EXPLANATIONS AND ANSWERS – September 2018
bugs and bales and no definitive answer to why the chickens crossed the road
EMBRACE OF THE NIGHT – September 2018
Speaking of the moth, Suchorsky says, “It’s embrace of the night was mine as well.”
THE WAY WE WERE – September 2018
While drivers of autos on Sunday are disapproved of by the editors, cars were considered important contributors to patriotic parade in town.
JUST PHYLLISOPHY: Water, Water Everywhere but No Birds -September 2018
The story of the squirrel-proof bird feeder. And don’t miss comic illustration by Cara.
JUST PHYLLISOPHY – Sounds and Scenes – August 2018
Phyllis enjoys her stroll on Route 28, as well as The Franklin Stage Coach Run Studio Tour , The Honest Brook Music Festival, Glimmerglass Opera and last, but not least – The Andes Garden Tour.
FIELD NOTES: DISGRUNTLED BIRDS — August 2018
Jack is happy that the bluebirds, after a two year no-show, have returned.
BOOK REVIEW: The Keeper of Lost Things by Ruth Hogan — August 2018
The Keeper of Lost Things seems at first, to be hopelessly whimsical but turns out to contain enough tragedy, bad luck and unjust circumstances for ar least three novels, and to fashion imaginative resolutions for several damaged lives.
BERRY, BERRY GOOD — August 2018
Diane loves berries and has some tips on how to destroy Japanes Beetles.
GARDEN THERAPY: It’s Garden Tour Season. Get Out and Enjoy! – August 2018
All about Garden Tours in our area.
BARBARA O. COLE’S GOULD MAP IS GIFT TO TOWN HALL – August 2018
Councilman Dale Cole announced that his aunt, Barbara Oliver Cole, had given him a valuable Gould Map of Delaware County. This map will be restored and will be given to the Town for display in the Town Hall.
LAURYNN WEAVER DEDICATES GARDEN TO JOHN HOPKINS – July 2018
How Laurynn Weaver’s senior project became John Hopkins Memorial Garden on the school grounds.
THE BEES OF ANDES – July 2018
Kari waxes sweet on our farmers’ markets, bees, honey, Hillside honey, and our library.
FIELD NOTES: A WILDLIFER’S DELIGHT – July 2018
Follow Jack’s wonderful birding observations on the evening of May 3rd.
BOOK REVIEW: Love and Ruin by Paula McLain — July 2018
This book brings alive (as does Jane’s review) not only the complexity of Martha Gellhorn’s relationship with Hemingway, but the incredible life and career she lived on her own.
LIBRARY NOTES – July 2018
An ice cream social with participatory performance for kids, a garden tour, and a whole roster of summer workshops for kids are scheduled for this summer.
GARDEN THERAPY: Big Picture versus Detail – Macro meets Micro – July 2018
Mel starts his garden designs with big picture elements like mass plantings, shrubs and paths. Check out the before and after photos.
ANOTHER TIDBIT OBSERVATION FROM MY MOUNTAINSIDE – July 2018
By Michael Suchorsky Most upsetting. Tree Swallows return in fewer numbers every year. I have set up 16 birdhouses on flanges attached to steel poles with rodent guards—to stop shrews, chipmunks, red squirrels, weasels, fishers and raccoons from having fledglings, or eggs, for lunch. Most successful. But today a bear laid waste to one of…
SOME MINOR HIGHLIGHTS OF JUNE 12TH TOWN BOARD MEETING – July 2018
Lots of discussion on Beech Hill pipe replacement and photos of deck replacement on High Street bridge.
The Invasion of the Flies – July 2018
The adventures of Phyllis and the flies — a little bit of horror and a little bit of humor, too!
CHICKENS IN THE GARDEN – July 2018
Learn from Diane how chickens and bugs and vegetable gardens interact, what works and what doesn’t
The Way We Were – July 2018
Check out the rules imposed by government agencies with the goal of helping the war effort.
ANDES TOWN SOCIAL AT THE GARDENS OF THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF ANDES – June 2018
June 9th, 2018 – 3 pm to 5 pm Bring a chair or blanket and snacks – All are Welcome On June 9th at 3 pm the first ever Andes Town Social will be hosted in the gardens beside the Andes Presbyterian Church. Everyone in the area is welcome to attend and participate in this…
FIELD NOTES: SPRING AT LAST – June 2018
Lots about coyotes and breaking news about a strutting Tom turkey and what he was observed doing!
LIBRARY NOTES – June 2018
Pam is particularly pleased with the two Libraries Rock! youth program grants from the O’Connor Foundation which will help the library to put on many music programs and workshops.
Slide Photos of the Queen – June 2018
The recent wedding of Harry and Meghan reminded Judy of a ghuzal she had written about the English royals, featuring the Queen
Andes Healthy SnakPaks – June 2018
Thanks are extended to all who have helped, with special gratitude to the Andes Presbyterian Church whose kitchen they use.
The Way We Were – June 2018
Be sure to read the story of the disappearance of little Madeline Owens.
SECOND DAY OF MAY (or whatever) — June 2018
Spring in the cit y is earlier, but Michael revels in Andes Spring when it unfolds in all its glory.
GARDEN THERAPY: More Shady Characters – Perennials and Groundcovers — June 2018
Mel discusses perennials for the woodland by color, and then gets into “some unabashed foliage and texture.”
NEW LIFE FOR ANDEL INN — April 2018
The Andes Planning Board approved the new Agricultural Incubator at the Andel Inn. The Andel Inn will be purchased by the Delaware County Industrial Development Agency which proposes to install an agricultural incubator run by the Chamber of Commerce Develoopment Foundation.