Southern Ulster Times Apr. 24 2019 | Page 2

2 Southern Ulster Times, Wednesday, April 24, 2019 Apricot blossoms IN THIS ISSUE Calendar..........................................12 Craig McKinney................................ 9 Classifieds...................................... 24 Crossword...................................... 26 Highland..........................................21 Letters to the Editor........................8 Marlborough...................................20 Obituaries.......................................17 Opinion.............................................8 Police Blotter...................................4 Plattekill..........................................2 Service Directory...........................30 Sports............................................ 36 PUBLIC AGENDA WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24 WHAT: Highland School Board WHEN: 7 p.m. WHERE: Highland High School rm E-32 320 Pancake Hollow Rd, Highland THURSDAY, APRIL 25 WHAT: Marlboro School Board WHEN: 7:30 p.m. WHERE: Marlborough Town Hall 21 Milton Tnpk, Milton WHAT: Lloyd Planning Board WHEN: 7 p.m. WHERE: Lloyd Town Hall 12 Church St, Highland WHAT: Plattekill Zoning Board WHEN: 8 p.m. WHERE: Plattekill Town Hall 1915 Rte. 44/55, Modena HOW TO REACH US OFFICE: 300 Stony Brook Court Newburgh, NY 12550 PHONE: [phone], FAX: [phone] Emails may be directed to the following : ADVERTISING [email protected] CALENDAR SUBMISSIONS [email protected] TO REACH THE EDITOR [email protected] FOR THE SPORTS DEPARTMENT [email protected] PUBLIC NOTICES [email protected] WEBSITE www.timeshudsonvalley.com The Southern Ulster Times (USPS 022-586) is a weekly newspaper published every Wednesday at Newburgh, NY 12550, with offices at 300 Stony Brook Court, Newburgh, NY. Single copy: $1 at newsstand. By mail in Orange, Ulster or Sullivan Counties: $40 annually, $44 out of county. Periodicals permit at Newburgh, NY. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Southern Ulster Times, 300 Stony Brook Court, Newburgh, NY 12550. Apricot trees at the Prospect Hill Orchards, run by owners Steve and Judy Clarke, are the first of the season to bloom on their Milton farm. Presentation on Thomas Felton Park expansion scheduled for May 15 By STACIA DONALDSON The Plattekill Town Board will be hosting a presentation by the newly formed Plattekill Park Expansion Committee at its May 15 meeting. This short presentation will explore ways the facilities at Thomas Felton Park can be improved and expanded. Recognized by the Plattekill Town Board last summer, the Park Expansion committee’s mission is to provide sustainable and safe park facilities to the citizens of Plattekill. New park facilities, such as the a community center, additional sports fields, a splash pad, and a community garden, will be more ways for the community to come together. The Park Expansion Committee is reaching out to the citizens of Plattekill. Public input is extremely important to the member of the committee as they considers what types of park facilities will best serve the citizens of Plattekill in the future. Residents of Plattekill can learn more about the Park Expansion Project, and give their input, at the May 15 Town Board meeting. A Park Expansion Project booth will be set up at town events, and a short survey will be available at Thomas Felton Park, Town Hall and online. Be cautious of rabid animals With increase sightings of rabid animals in southern Ulster County, the Plattekill Dog Control is reminding the citizens of Plattekill to be cautious of any wild animal that is behaving abnormally. Rabid animals can appear tame, and may approach domesticated pets and children, increasing the risk of animal bites and ultimately infection. Rabies is a preventable virus in domesticated pets. Citizens are advised to vaccinate their pets against rabies, and to keep all vaccinations up to date. Senior Luncheon at Casa Milanese The Plattekill Recreation Department will be hosting a Senior Luncheon on Sunday, April 29, 2019 at 1 p.m. With only 50 seats available, seniors interested in attending this event must RSVP by calling [phone], ext. 14 and leaving a message. Tickets are on a first come, first served basis. The Senior Luncheon is just one of the many ways the Town of Plattekill honors the senior members of its community. Casa Milanese is located at 692 Route 44-55.