Enjoy our Artist's EXPRESSION On my Elaine369's Writing Page, I added a few of our 1997 Expression © columns; they profile local artists.         ©1997 Andrew G. Dantzler

 

Things to enjoy around the Fremont area.

Delaware Arts Center Gallery (DVAA) Narrowsburg, NY 12764     252-7576  dvaa@ezaccess.net hours: 10 AM to 4 PM

Drawing Room Gallery at BeBruce Country Inn on the Willowemoc. BeBruce, NY 12758   439-3900

The Catskill Actors' Theater County Road 47, Highland Lake, NY 12743   555-6523

Forrestburg Playhouse & Tavern (Over 50 years.) Forrestburg, NY 12777   794-1194

Fine Art Gallery Sullivan County Government Center, 100 North Street, Monticello, NY  12701 794-3000, ext. 5010

Catskill Fly Fishing Center & Museum Old Route 17, Livingston Manor, NY 12758   439-4810

The Roscoe Ontario & Western Railway Caboose Broad Street, Roscoe, NY 12776   439-4859

Catskill Morning Farm Youngsville, NY 12791   482-3984

CHOO CHOO Charlie's Large Scale Trains 199 S. Main Street,  Liberty, NY 12754   292-4826

Eldred Preserve Resort Rt. 55, Eldred, NY 12732    557-8316/(800) 557-FISH

 

I've also enjoyed...

The Callicoon Theater, located in Callicoon NY.  Jim and Barbara Kayton co-sponsor CineArt with the Delaware Valley Arts Alliance.   887-4460.
They even have an annual Customer Appreciation Day.

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The Annual Kite Festival at Sullivan County Community College (spring)

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The Annual Pumpkin Festival at the Grahmsville Fairgrounds on the first Sat. in Oct.  All children are invited to join in the parade after watching - many prizes awarded for costumes.

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The Annual Teddy Bear Stroller Parade, held the 4th of July Sat. in Livingston Manor.

Children and their beloved stuffed friends march down Main Street to Water Wheel Junction's Strawberry Festival.  (Parade sponsored by The Catskill Shopper.)

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There are many Bald Eagle Watch Areas.

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We have so many beautiful waterways throughout the county.

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Discover the beauty of the original Woodstock Site.
Newspaper story - FALSE ARREST

 

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My Personal Opinions - I invite feedback!

The businesses in Parksville should be commended, they have built up while the county in general sank down.  Now I think that all of Parksville's hard work will be lost when they widen Route 17.  I think that money should be spent to build an overpass to fix the problem of having the traffic light instead.  If you think that becoming part of the larger road will help the county at large, think again.  If this goes though, tourists can just zip over to "Gerrywood", then perhaps pay a visit to Apollo Plaza, all without having to bother with the rest of the area.   (Was money ever offered to fix the danger before Allen Gary purchased the Woodstock site?)

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Most people do not even realize there is no exit on 17 East for Harris Hospital.  It is ludicrous to add the one to Apollo Plaza before the one to the hospital!  Promoted as a means to cut down on the congestion on Broadway in Monticello, it will also route their customers away.  (Again this did not come to pass until Allan's big plans were announced.)

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I think Allen Gerry will get more benefits from tax breaks than the residents will from his "Woodstock Site" plans.  As far as I know he has even not contributed to the arts locally.  I think he will plan his compound to keep visitors inside, by providing everything needed.

(Ever wonder about why our Governor didn't answer county pleas for help until Gerry held the original site?)

On a related item: I understand that the Town of Bethel has decided it didn't like New York State's laws pertaining to mass gatherings, so they passed their own.

I believe that money given to organizations like the Delaware Valley Arts Alliance is a better investment to the future of the arts in the county.  The people involved already give their time and talent; this is where their interests lie!

 

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If you shop at our Radio Shack Stores in Monticello and Liberty, make sure you know the store's policy.  Some owners only have a franchise, and they have their own rules.

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Please do not think that all residents in Sullivan County have the same attitude as the greedy businesses that like to scalp visitors.