Lou Lynch

I am trying to get the word out about a new website I just launched. The website is a real estate website as well as a community guide (down the road). At this moment, it is positioned just to serve as an Ulster County Real Estate and community resource but have plans to open it up to other communities in the Hudson Valley.

Here is a blurb of information similar to that on my homepage:

UlsterCountyLiving.com is a free resource for anyone interested in Ulster County or Hudson Valley real estate. You'll come upon useful guides and real estate information, comprising of a directory of local information on everything from considerable restaurants to historic landmarks, tours and local events. Our concierge-type service will be helpful as you research one of the most attractive areas in Upstate New York.

Our real estate services are chiefly in Ulster County but can widen throughout much of the greater Hudson Valley. Our website makes it simple to research communities, or search the Ulster County MLS for listings. In addition, our convenient Buyers and Sellers Guides will be helpful in preparing you for the intricate details of your Ulster County real estate transaction.

Ulster County Real Estate Agent and Ulster County Expert - Lou Lynch

As a long time resident and real estate agent in Ulster County, I regularly provide stellar buyer and seller representation service, area knowledge for every client I work with. I have a well substantiated track record of success and a lengthy list of satisfied clients. For a greater insight, visit my website page to learn more about my programs and the level of real estate services.

Stone Ridge Community Fair August 16th

There will be a community fair and movie night held on the grounds of Christ the King Episcopal Church in Stone Ridge on August 16th. The fair will start at 5pm with food and activities and end with a movie on the back lawn at sundown. Food will be available for a nominal fee with free popcorn for the movie. It is a rain or shine event.

SUMMER'S END CHORAL WORKSHOP AND COMMUNITY EVENSONG
Open to all singers in the Hudson Valley
Held at The Episcopal Church of Christ the King, 3021 Route 213 East, Stone Ridge, NY
August 27, 28, 29 and 30

Led by James Ruff, Director of Music & Professional Tenor

Come join other singers from the Hudson Valley in short daily workshops to:

• Learn valuable vocal techniques to help you develop your own voice - tone, range, stamina.
• Explore the spiritual basis for your singing - help deepen your own sense of worship while singing in your choir.
• Work on specific choral techniques to develop your sense of blend and group sound.
• Foster your sense of community with other choral singers in the area.
• Prepare your heart, mind and body for your choir's coming fall season.
• Then, put what you've learned into practice by singing in a beautiful Community Evensong Service at the end of the week, followed by a group supper. Repertoire will include the Stanford Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis in C. Choral rehearsals for this service will follow each daily workshop.
  Schedule for the week:

Wednesday, Thursday & Friday:

• 6pm - 7pm - Choral workshop
• 7pm - 8:30pm - Evensong Choral rehearsal

Saturday:

• 5pm - 6pm - Choral warm-up
• 6pm - 7pm - Choral Evensong Service
• 7pm - community potluck supper

You must attend at least 2 of the 3 rehearsals (Friday rehearsal is mandatory!) to sing in the Evensong Saturday evening.

Registration Fee: $50, due 8/15/08. For more information, contact the church at (845) 687-9414 or email: church@ctkstoneridge.org. See our website at: www.ctkstoneridge.org

As a 35 year old, I have been living in the country all my life. Up until just a few years ago, I have never seen a Black Bear in a public area or close to my home. Now they are everywhere. Within the last few years, things have changed both in the population and the feeding habits of the Black Bear found in Woodstock and the Hudson Valley area. Bears are now more prevalent in public areas than ever and pose a small problem to those who are unfamiliar with exactly how to co-exist.

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Local historian Charles William Cullen will be giving a slide show presentation in historic High Falls. The highlight of the presentation will be the now-defunct 135-foot-long suspension bridge/aqueduct that once spanned the Rondout at a location locally known as "The Ledges". The Suspension aqueduct was a fundamental component of the Delaware and Hudson Canal, more commonly known as the D&H Canal.

Ground, on the D&H Canal was officially broken on July 13th 1825. After three long years of construction by a team of over 2,500 men, the canal was opened for use in October 1828. The Canal began in High Falls, New York on the Rondout Creek at an area later referred to as Creeklocks, located between Kingston and Rosendale. From High Falls, the canal proceeded southwesterly along the Rondout Creek to Ellenville New York, continuing through the valley of the Sandburg Creek (about one mile south of Napanoch), Homowack Kill, Basher Kill and Neversink River to Port Jervis on the Delaware River. From the Deleware River the Canal moved there the Canal Moved northwest on the New York side of the Delaware River. Due to a flaw in Roebling's design, the aqueduct's wooden portion of the aqueduct's suspension cables burned in 1917. The remaining metal was taken for scrap shortly after.

The presentation will be 10 am directly after a 9:30 am coffee hour, Saturday June 14th at the Bevier House Museum, located at 2682 Route 209, Stone Ridge. Tickets are just $5. For more information: Contact Charles William Cullen at 845-687-4869 or ccullen@hvc.rr.com

Stone Ridge Orchard and Stone Ridge Wine & Spirits are hosting their 5th annual Rondout Valley Growers Association's Dinner and Wine Tasting. Accommodations will be rustic but elegant, so formal attire is not required. Hors d'oeuvre and champagne begin at 6PM and dinner will be served at 7PM. Music by The T Xiques Trio featuring T Xiques on drums, Matt Finck on guitar and Lou Pappas on bass.

The Orchard Dinner is the Rondout Valley Growers Association's first major fundraising event of 2008 and promises to be the event of the summer. The format is an open air "tented" seating arrangement under the Stone Ridge Orchard's stately old Oak tree. The menu is a delightful combination of signature culinary delights created by local Hudson Valley chefs. The foods used by the chefs are locally grown farm products paired with a premium selection of New York state and Hudson Valley wines. Proceeds from the event directly support Rondout Valley Growers Association's general marketing efforts for Rondout Valley farms and farmers.

Stone Ridge locals Tim and Laurel Sweeney, owners of Stone Ridge Wine and Spirits, have donated the New York state wines to pair with each food item. The following chefs/restaurants have contributed by preparing a selection of culinary excellence:

• Salah Alygad of Friends and Family ll Hillside Restaurant
• John Novi of the Depuy Canal House
• Bart Greenbaum of Oscar Restaurant
• Tim Celuch of the Northern Spy Cafe
• Spenser Mass of The Country Inn of Krumville
• Brian Gribbon of High Falls Café
• Marcus Guiliano at Aroma Thyme Bistro
• Essell Honeshel-Watson of Alternative Baker
• Sprout Creek Farm
• Events That Matter

	Purchase ticket: General Admission , $80.00
	Purchase ticket: RVGA Member, $60.00
	Purchase ticket: RVGA Grower Member , $50.00

Rondout Valley Growers Association's 5th Annual Orchard Dinner and Wine Tasting
Saturday, June 28
Time: 6-9 PM
Where: Stone Ridge Orchard, 3012 Rt 213, Stone Ridge, NY