Sunday Morning "News on The Run" and Other Musings

What a difference a day makes, and not necessarily in a good way.  Have spent almost the entire week in short sleeve shirts and shorts here in downtown Mountaindale...last night leaving Nadia's in Hurleyville, you could feel a decidedly brisk tinge in the air and this morning it is down right nippy out.  Weather wise, look for a very windy and wet week and if the temperatures were to plummet a bit more, would not rule out a SNOW STORM!

Speaking of Nadias and Hurleyville a couple of things to share...the Hawaiian Luau last night at Nadia's was a HUGE SUCCESS...Deb is a very gifted vocalist, almost everyone has dressed for the occasion, and the  buffet was even better than it always is with some great Luau themed entrees.  More on this...including pictures later today or tomorrow.  Also, please do not forget...next Saturday and Sunday the Sullivan County Museum in Hurleyville is playing host to a Vaudeville Production that will take you back to the Catskills in the Roaring 20s...seating for this wonderful is limited, so get your tickets early

“Vaudeville in the Catskills” is an Historical and Hysterical Variety Show
(celebrating the "Roaring 20's" and The Borscht Belt Boarding Houses).
Performances are scheduled for Saturday,March 31 at 7 pm and Sunday, April 1, 2012 at 2 pm
at the Sullivan County Museum, 265 Main St.,  Hurleyville, NY 12747

Suggested Donation - $15.00 includes hor d'oeuvres and desserts

Call SC Historical Society 845-434-8044 or

SC Dramatic Workshop 845-436-5336  for more information

The production is being sponsored by
The Sullivan County Historical Society
and The Sullivan County Dramatic Workshop

and made possible, in part, with funds from the 2012 Decentralization Program,

administered by The Delaware Valley Arts Alliance

I have been doing some photography for the show, so have had a chance to get a SNEAK PEAK, and this is a show you do not want to miss.  It really takes you for a walk back through the history of those hey days of the 1920s and the talent in the show is really incredible.

In other local news...the forsythia is in bloom, the county blanketed in places with a beautiful covering of bright yellow thickets grown wild over the decades.  Saw my first bluebird while over in Rock Hill earlier in the week, so Spring is OFFICIALLY here...if there is any doubt, the robin scampering around in the grass outside my window plucking worms from the earth leaves no doubt of that fact.

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Late Sunday Afternoon "News on the Run"

Store Window in Hurleyville

First, the weather outside is so stunningly beautiful and spring like...temperatures up into the 70's, the sun shining as birds chirp on the electrical wires just outside my apartment window.   Look for the temperatures to remain unseasonably high over the next few days with rain moving into our forecast overnight.  Today was a perfect day for a walk along our Rails to Trails corridor.  Speaking of which, the picture is of the new signage that will be going up on the trial in the next few weeks thanks to a grant from "Parks and Trails New York".

In local news of a Saint Patrick's Day sort, Ed opened up the Mountaindale Inn for the celebration, and all who attended had a wonderful time.  Our lone local bar will be opening full time for the season starting April 1st, and looks as if the Wednesday Night Open Mic will be returning...we are all looking so forward to that. In other festivities for the day, Marc and Kelsey held a small celebration of their own, and rumor has it that the food was FIVE STAR.   Also heard it through the grape vine that the High School's performance of "Grease" was sterling.

Seems that North Carolina Governor Bev. Perdue has done a 180 degree turn and is now shilling (prostituting) for the Natural Gas industry, now embracing the FRACKING technology she has so recently opposed and vetoed.  Wonder how much she got paid?

Seems that Puerto Rico was not happy with Santorum tellling its citizens to LEARN ENGLISH if they want to become America's 51st state...they have overwhelming voted for Scrooge McRomney in today's primary.  In this case, I go with Santorum...if you do not want to speak OUR LANGUAGE, don't live in America, or in this case become the 51st state.  Contrary to what Puerto Rico seems to think, WE DO NOT NEED THEM, and to be honest, letting them become a state is going to cost the rest of us here in America so SERIOUS MONEY.

NYPD THUGS again oust Occupy Movement protesters from Zuccotti Park...it would serve NYC well to remember that spring is fast approaching, and with that better weather look for ranks of protesters to swell as dissatisfied Americans challenge the police and their guerrilla warfare tactics.  At some point, the police and their weapons will be no match for crowds in large enough numbers to be an overwhelming force as "We the people" demand change.

Told you so....about two weeks ago I scoffed at the deal made with North Korea, said sending them food was a wasted effort as they would break their promises...well, two weeks later...BINGO, North Korea is going ahead with missile testing.  We have the bombs...lets use a few of them on both North Korea, and in Iran.  Like it or not, these countries will only respect an iron fist.

Don't Miss "Vaudeville in the Catskills" in Hurleyville

There is a lot going on in Hurleyville between now and the end of the month, so mark your calendars.  First event to share with our readers...a look back at the Roaring Twenties!  This production runs two days, and seating IS LIMITED, so make your reservations now for this gala show.

Seating is LIMITED

"Vaudeville in the Catskills" is an historical and hysterical celebration of the Borscht Belt and the Roaring ‘20’s! It is a frolicking, fun variety show produced and directed by Victoria V. Leighton that pays tribute to the Catskill Mountains during the 1920’s and to Vaudeville, a form of show business that led the way for American entertainment as well as the evolving Borscht Belt.

This production is sponsored by: The Sullivan County Historical Society and The Sullivan County Dramatic Workshop and is made possible, in part, with funds from the 2012 Decentralization Program, administered by Delaware Valley Arts Alliance. Pre-show entertainment, comedians, dancers, singers and novelty acts are currently rehearsing and will be presented along with a hilarious melodrama –accompanied by live musicians.

Performance dates are Saturday, March 31, 2012 – 7:00pm and Sunday, April 1, 2012 – 2:00pm at The Sullivan County Museum and Cultural Center, 265 Main Street, Hurleyville, NY 12747

Ticket prices are a suggested admission of $15 and include Hors d'oeuvres and Desserts.   Proceeds benefit The Sullivan County Historical Society and The Sullivan County Dramatic Workshop.

For information: Contact: The Sullivan County Historical Society – 845-434-8044 or The Sullivan County Dramatic Workshop – 845-436-5336

Copyright 2011 Victoria V. Leighton. All Rights Reserved.