Rainy Day Monday Local "News On The Run"

Watching out my window as rain falls upon our small hamlet washing away some of the dust that seems to come along with the traffic which often times races through our small community.

This past weekend saw Ed's Mountaindale Inn play host to the "Talking Machine" two person band...it was a great night of musical entertainment, and the food was incredible.  I had the prime rib with the French onion soup as an appetizer, and delicious does not do the prime rib justice.  The Mountaindale Inn is now offering a full service dinner menu every Friday night from 5-10...stop by and enjoy a great meal.  

Saturday night, a regular visitor to our hamlet, and an employee at Uccelli's restaurant was involved in a serious car accident.  Rachael Wiener luckily escaped serious injury when the car she was in flipped several times.  Luckily she escaped with what could be considered minor injury...a concussion, some scratches, scraps and bruises.  We hope to see her up and walking around soon, and wish her a speedy recovery.

Talks are underway to form a Mountaindale Tenants Association (MTA)...look for an announcement soon about attending an informational/formation meeting.  Tentative plans are to hold the meeting in mid September, and if interest warrants, elect officers at an October meeting.  Anyone renting residential or commercial property within the geographical area of the hamlet of Mountaindale is eligible to join.  The organization's primary focus will be to lend assistance to renters who find themselves in a dispute with their landlords, and to provide information on tenants rights to people renting, or thinking or renting in Mountaindale.

Robert Uccelli's Mountain Charm Deli and Cafe officially opened for business, and the place seems to be fairly busy.  There is a nice selection of necessities, and deli sandwiches made to order...been in a few times myself, and the only complaint I have is the place needs some air conditioning...in a brief discussion with Robert, been assured that the A/C issue is being addressed.  So, if you need a cup of coffee on your way to work in the morning, stop by and say hello...Mountain Charm opens at 6:30 AM each and every morning of the week.

Don't forget...this Wednesday is Open Mic Night at the Mountaindale Inn...see everyone there.

August Goings On At Mountaindale Inn! Come Join The Fun

Looking for some great fun in the Month of August...try Ed's Mountaindale Inn located at 69 Main Street in the hamlet of Mountaindale.  There are some great special events!

August 10th, 2012...Prime Rib Dinner Night...Ed can cook up a serious prime rib, and the last Prime Rib night saw the prime rib dinners sold out, so you might want to RSVP!  (845) 434-1023 

BIG MUSIC NIGHT...Friday, August 24, 2012 from 8:00 PM-Midnight the Mountaindale Inn is pleased to announce a special performance featuring the band Talking Machine!

From Facebook

Dianne Holzhammer and Chris Holub are Talking Machine, the culmination of years of combined musical expertise. Separately the two are accomplished musicians in their own right, yet together the duo utilize their experience, technical prowess, and style to create a pleasing, cathartic assault on the senses.

I've heard these two high energy performers live on numerous occassions, and it is ALWAYS A TREAT, so mark your calendars.  Plan on a great evening, come early, order a great pizza, sandwich or other delightful menu items and stay late.  NO COVER CHARGE, so bring a friend.

As always, every Wednesday in August will be OPEN MIC NIGHT with your hostesss Kelsey!  There is some great talent that shows up for this event, so come enjoy some of Sullivan County's musical talent.

Celebrating Ed's Birthday...This Wednesday At Open Mic Night

If you live in Mountaindale, you know Ed, and you know the Mountaindale Inn.  Ed's place has been a fixture in our hamlet for DECADES, and Friday is Ed's 63 birthday.  Wednesday night is Mountaindale Inn's weekly Open Mic Night...we also be celebrating Ed's birthday, so come on down for a great craft beer, some fabulous music, and wish Ed a HAPPY BIRTHDAY.

Back From Time Out

Hello Readers:

Sorry for my absence this past week, but between the Memorial Day Weekend Holiday and various real life responsibilities this past week, just could not get time to put up articles, though there was plenty of news deserving of commentary.

So, I am back, and look for some interesting commentary as the week unfolds.

Walking back from getting the mail this morning could not help but notice as we move into the second week of June that Mountaindale's trademark flower boxes are missing in action.  The good news...Ed's flower pots in front of the Mountaindale Inn are looking quite spectacular.  Speaking of the Mountaindale Inn, don't forget that EVERY WEDNESDAY is Open Mic night, so stop by, hear some great music, or share your own.  

Picture taken yesterday.

Taxes Filed and Other "News on The Run"

First, do apologize for the lack of articles this week, but unfortunately more pressing life issues have held sway here...A) TAXES...uggggg...good news is they are officially filed, though have to contest what I feel was a wrongfully given 1099 MISC form I received, and B)  been getting prepared for a presentation to the "Town of Fallsburg" Board this upcoming Monday night at 6:00 PM...see below.  Please try to attend.

On Monday, April 16th, 2012 at 6:00 I will be officially asking the "Town of Fallsburg" to pass a zoning ordinance that would BAN FRACKING.  It is my understanding that Steve Vegliante and the board are more than willing to issue a proclamation against FRACKING, but that is inadequate.  If you oppose fracking, PLEASE ATTEND this important board work session meeting and SHOW YOUR SUPPORT for a zoning ordinance that would ban fracking in our community.  Also, please pass this message along to ALL YOUR FRIENDS. If you need more information or directions please call me on my cell at (845) 346-6523

The weather...Tomorrow beautiful, Sunday crappy and raining all day, and MONDAY...FABULOUS!  Can someone bring me over a chaise lounge so I can sit in front of my building and TAN TOMORROW...we are talking bright, sunny and almost 70 degrees.  By the way, great time to get tomatoes in the ground if you want to be one of the first in downtown Mountaindale to be slicing vine ripened maters!

Main Street observations...Time Warner was out and about today, their crew putting in what appears to be brand new internet service over at Janet's Radiant Yoga studio.  Sure her clients will be happy to visit a Yoga studio with WIFI capability.

Rumor has it...and at this point, it is just RUMOR that we here in downtown Mountaindale might be getting a convenience store...more on this HUSH HUSH story as it becomes available.

For those who are wondering...the Mountaindale Inn is officially opened for the season, and the first "Open Mic" night this past Wednesday was a HUGE SUCCESS!  If you want to stay current on events at our FIRST RESTAURANT BAR in Mountaindale, join the new Facebook Group!  Tell Kelsey that Sherwood sent you!  Hope too see everyone out again this upcoming Wednesday night, and remember...at the Mountaindale Inn, there is NEVER A COVER CHARGE on Open Mic Night!

Rumor has it that we have new banners coming...find myself wondering, what happened to the Banner Design Contest?  Seeing as the winnings from the "Train Garden" project from last year that Sullivan Renaissance awarded second place to are paying for these new banners, just wondering how it is that I missed the CONTEST? Who WON? Is the new town slogan suggested by our own talented local artist, Raymon Elozua  being incorporated?...so excited to see these banners appearing around town, and of course anxiously awaiting the newly rebuilt/designed flower boxes as well.  Mountaindale in late spring when the flower boxes are out really looks quaint, and of course the hanging baskets incorporated as a part of last summers winning Renaissance Project really made Main Street POP.

New Historical Signage For Rails to Trails Corridor

With all the new businesses in town, with all the talk of more coming, find myself wondering if any other local business owners and business people would be interested in forming a "Downtown Mountaindale Business Association"?  Thinking if we could get it up and running before next February that it would be nice to apply for a Sullivan Renaissance Beautification Grant since there seems not to be a project going on this year.  Love to see Anderman Oil, Robinhood Realty , Hospitality Green and some of our other major hamlet businesses such as the Mountaindale Inn run with such a project/business group.    With the newly finished "Historical Signs" and the almost completed brochure for our "Rails to Trails" corridor, this seems like and opportune time for such a group to come into existence.

One last local news reminder!....GIRL SCOUT COOKIES are coming in supposedly this COMING WEEK!  I already have my own case ordered, but maybe I should get a second one!

Tuesday "News on The Run"

To Sullivan County...This Bridge Needs Repaired

OK, tired of brisk, lets get on with Spring time.  The sun is out, the sky is blue, but with the wind it is still a bit nippy out, the weather seeming more like a day in mid March than a spring day in April.  For the week, word of the day seems to be cloudy, so look for rain in our forecast here in downtown Mountaindale New York.

Seems that our little hamlet is about to become the travel to place for food if the scuttlebutt in town is all for real.  Mountaindale's first restaurant, Ed's Mountaindale Inn is just about to open for the season...they have been serving lunch this week as they do a shake down of the place.  For the coming summer season Ed is boasting a brand new lunch menu, and the bar restaurant is looking pretty good with a complete new coat of paint inside.  If you are looking for a really good burger and a cold beer after a round of golf, stop by and say hello.  For all our local musicians, look for the Wednesday Night Open Mic to be back up and running around the 18th of April!

Around the corner, seems that Chef Robert over at Uccelli's Restaurant also has some big plans afoot.  First up, a new 16x16 deck is going to be built so that patrons can dine outside.  His establishment will now be open six days a week, and serving brunch on Sundays, as well as a lunch menu Tuesday through Saturdays.  I've seen the menu, and there are some tasty treats waiting to be tried.  Wish he would get a beer and wine license, but if you are looking for some really good food with a Northern Italian flair, dinner at his place is worth the trip over.

In other news of a local nature...Fracking is on the "Town of Fallsburg" agenda for their April 16th work session.  I would encourage everyone OPPOSED to Fracking to show up and encourage our board to amend our zoning rules/regulations to ban fracking within the geographical footprint of our town including or small hamlet of Mountaindale.  

Drove by Skyway on my way to Ellenville, and it seems they have started the task of getting the campground up and ready for the season which opens on May 1, 2012.  There is also camping available here in our hamlet at our own Mountaindale Park, and then there is also Morningside.

Also, please join the petition drive asking Walmart to stop purchasing Monsanto's genetically altered sweet corn.  The petition can be found here.   It is also suggested that you not buy sweet corn (corn on the cob) from Walmart until such time as they assure the buying public that the corn being brought in is not grown with Monsanto's genetically altered seed.

Ed's Mountaindale Inn Grand Re-Opening...April 1st

Word on the street has it that our own little bar/restaurant here in Mountaindale is going to be re-opening soon, perhaps as earlier as April 1st, or shortly there after.  Stop in and see some of the changes made over the long (not so) cold winter, and enjoy some great eats and drinks.

For all those that participated in, and enjoyed Wednesday Night Open Mic, that wonderful event will be returning to the Mountaindale Inn again this year!

More as details become available, but can tell you the place is starting to really look good inside.

Night Life Abounds When The Gate Keeper is Out

11.11.11 Night life in Mountaindale is alive and well on this Friday night with the Gate Keeper not around.

At Radiant Yoga, Janet has it going on with a wicked cool healing bowl concert going on as this post is written.

The Mountaindale Inn has a good crowd as Tommy celebrates his 22 birthday...Happy Birthday DUDE...even if you did beat me in a close game of 501...yes, Ed has electronic darts. Special of the night in honor of Tommy's birthday..."Irish Car Bombs" for just nine dollars.

Uccelli Restaurant, Mountaindale's newest (and only) full service restaurant played to a nice group of folks, a good night assured when a table of eight sat down for dinner at 5:30...it was all hands on deck from that point on, and Star did her usual sterling job of keeping everyone happy and well fed as Chef Robert was kept busy in the kitchen.

Noticeable by the darkness of the office fronts was 51 Main Street.