WJFF Radio Catskill wins NYSBA four awards

LIBERTY, NY — WJFF Radio Catskill has received four awards from The New York State Broadcasters Association (NYSBA) in the 57th annual Awards for Excellence in Broadcasting competition. 

The station won in the following categories:

Best Coverage of Spot News: “Roe V Wade Reaction,” Patricio Robayo, producer

Best Feature Story: “The Local Edition: Hope Not Handcuffs,” Patricio Robayo, producer

Best Interview: “Ukraine—One Year Later,” Patricio Robayo, producer

Best Election Coverage: “Election 2022,” Jason Dole and Patricio Robayo, producers

“I’m so proud of our small and mighty team,” said Radio Catskill General Manager Tim Bruno. “Patricio and Jason are committed to bringing our listeners the best local news every day and these awards from their peers is a testament to their outstanding work.”

The Excellence in Broadcasting Awards will be presented in Binghamton, NY, on September 20.

Community meal at Christ Episcopal Church

FOREST CITY, PA — Christ Episcopal Church, at Delaware and Dundaff Streets,  will host its community meal on Saturday, June 17; serving will begin at 12 noon and end at 1 p.m.

The church calls on all to join it at the meal and “we look forward to seeing our many friends and making new friends… We welcome and serve all in Christ’s name,” a member wrote.

Pipe organ meets Bach, Ray Charles and the Doors

LIBERTY, NY — A concert at 7 p.m. on Saturday, June 17 is the culmination of a fundraising effort to restore the pipe organ at the Liberty United Methodist Church. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

Filmmaker and musician Harrison Killian will perform pipe organ classics from Bach as well as first-time reinterpretations of composers such as Ray Charles and the music of the Doors.

Killian plays an array of musical instruments; he is also a sculptor and an award-winning filmmaker. 

He has been featured in a number of outdoor concerts, performing on the bass guitar, drums, keyboard and on the didgeridoo. 

This pipe organ concert is a premier event for Harrison and likely the first time Ray Charles and the Doors have ever been re-interpreted on a pipe organ, a spokesperson said.

The concert marks the end of a successful fund drive that has enabled the full restoration of one of the few remaining pipe organs in Sullivan County. 

The cost is $5 per person and $10 per family. 

The Liberty United Methodist Church is located at 170 North Main St.

The church can be reached by phone at 845/292-6243.

New location for Roots & Rhythm beer and wine garden 

HONESDALE, PA — Honesdale Rotary’s Beer and Wine Garden will be back at Honesdale Roots & Rhythm Music & Arts Festival from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday, June 17—but in a new space: the parking lot at 214 Ninth St., next door to Grace Episcopal Church.

Admission is free, but guests must be 21 years old to enter. 

On offer will be domestic and craft beer and wine at a cost of $7 a glass, and bratwurst from the Alpine Restaurant for $7 each. Other snacks will be available. 

Honesdale Rotary is a service club that works to benefit the local community and the world at large, a spokesperson said. New members are welcome. Visit Honesdale Rotary on Facebook for more information.

 Fallsburg senior earns Salon Memorial Scholarship

FALLSBURG, NY — Najuwa Ladan, a graduating senior at Fallsburg High School, has been named the 2023 recipient of the Marion and Philip Salon Memorial Scholarship Award.

Najuwa, daughter of Rahinatu Ibrahim and Abdul Ladan of Woodridge, NY, will receive $1,000 toward her first year of post-secondary studies. She intends to matriculate at SUNY Sullivan this fall.

She was selected for her commitment to volunteer service at Garnet Health, Cosor Elementary School and several other school and community-based groups. Najuwa ranks fourth in her graduating class of 99 seniors.

“Through these experiences, I have gained a greater understanding of the importance of advocating for human rights and ensuring that all individuals feel valued and included,” she wrote.

Juneteenth celebration embraces freedom, fashion and more

MONTICELLO, NY — Malinda Ware from Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County and Patti Greco Sunshine of the Funky Hippy Chic Boutique will collaborate in a Juneteenth celebration at 2 p.m. on Sunday, June 18 at the boutique.

Ware will explain what Juneteenth is and why it’s important, and a show will demonstrate ethnic influences on fashion. There will be music and art and much more.

Refreshments will be served.

The Funky Hippy Chic Boutique is located at 679 Resorts World Dr.

Learn more at www.ethniqueboutique.net. 

When riding can heal

MILFORD, PA — Registration is still open for GAIT’s summer session for therapeutic riding. Classes are 30 minutes long per session; one session takes place each week, and the course lasts seven weeks.

Classes are taught by PATH-certified therapeutic riding instructors; students will learn basic riding skills with the assistance of trained volunteers. 

The benefits of riding include sensory integration, core strengthening and improved balance/centering.

Space is limited, so call 570/409-1140 or email info@gaittrc.org to reserve your spot. 

Program applications must also be completed prior to participation; visit www.bit.ly/3N3hCsx to download.

Learn to care for your pond

DINGMANS FERRY, PA — To assist private pond owners and members of lake-based community organizations with making informed and sound management decisions a Twilight Pond Walk will take place on Wednesday, June 21 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Delaware Township pond on Wilson Hill Road.

The walk, which is sponsored by the Pike County Conservation District and Penn State Extension, will cover subjects such as getting to know your pond, water testing and land-use issues that affect pond health.

The cost of the workshop is $10 per person and includes educational materials.

Register by June 20 at https://extension.psu.edu/twilight-pond-walk.

For more information, call 570/296-3400.