FREE - Take One Week of November 5 to November 11, 2020 Hike Smart this Fall Before you hit the trail on your next outdoor adventure, be sure to check out DEC’s Hike Smart NY page to learn about safety, best practices, and preparedness. While rec- reating on state lands, please follow the Hiker Responsibil- ity Code and avoid busy trail- heads. Discover trails less trav- eled and visit at a time when trails may not be as busy. Review regulations. Before you head to your next hiking destination, take a moment to review the rules and regula- tions for the area you will be visiting. Each state land prop- erty has rules in place to help protect visitors and the natural resources of the site. Be prepared. Trails are wet and muddy in many ar- eas. Wear waterproof shoes and walk through mud, not around it, to protect trail edg- es. Seasonal temperatures are dropping, and temperatures are even lower on high sum- mits. Many exposed summits are windy. When you check the weather, be prepared - you could encounter ice or snow at high elevations this time of year. Wear appropriate base layers, bring waterproof and windproof outer layers, and pack extra base layers and socks. If conditions become unfavorable, turn around. You can always complete your hike another day. Be respectful of hunters. Most small game and some waterfowl and big game hunt- ing seasons are open. Hikers should be aware that they may meet huntersINSERTS bearing fire- arms or archery equipment while hiking on trails. Recog- nize that these fellow outdoor recreationists have the legal right to participate in these activities in areas where it is permitted.*limi Huntingted distributio accidentsn involving non-hunters are ex- tremely rare, but hikers should wear bright colors as an extra precaution. Manage your time wisely. Be mindful of sunrise and sunset times, and plan accord- ingly. Start long hikes early to ensure you will have enough sunlight to finish before dark, and always bring a headlamp. By checking the approximate sunset time before you hit the road, you can avoid trouble on the trail. NEWS FROM THE ANDES PUBLIC LIBRARY In case you had not heard the news, the Andes Public Library is open to the public during our normal hours: Monday & Wednesday: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday: 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday: 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. INCE Friday: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. (say S 1966 hello to our new Library Assis- tant, Tami Jaegel!) Saturday: 10 a.m. to noon. We are closed for all fed- eral holidays and on very icy, snowy days. Face masks are required. Please use hand sanitizer before browsing or using the computers and use social dis- tancing while in the library. If you are feeling ill, are in still barcoding and our col- ery video to our Andes Library precautionary quarantine, or lection is not yet available to You Tube Channel . (click on have recently traveled from an view online. the hyperlink). Miss Pam’s area that is having a spike in Keep an eye on the An- Story Time has received 600- COVID-19 cases, we ask that des Library Facebook Page 1200 views per week for the you please use curbside/porch for a You Tube link to a pre- last several months. She usu- pickup instead of visiting the recorded Book Talk with local ally reads 3-4 books, all within library. Call 845-676-3333 or photographer and journalist a common theme. Educators email [email protected]. Beatriz Schiller. The book is a and parents, please feel free Remember all returns must thought-provoking look at the to use these videos to supple- go in the plastic bag in the re- role of the American Flag as a ment your classroom and re- turn box on the porch and be symbol of Patriotism for every mote learning programs. quarantined for seven days. day people. Our copy will be Thank you to everyone who Fines incurred during this available for circulation after has made a contribution to time will be removed from November 12th and copies of our 2020 Fund Drive! If you your account. the book can be ordered di- did not receive a donor packet In addition to our 14,000+ rectly from the author. and annual report letter in the items, you have access to mil- Although we have not had mail, please contact Pamela lions of items at www.4cls. in person story time since be- West-Finkle at 845-676-3333 org. You can browse and fore the pandemic, a new 20- or email [email protected] or order using your library bar- 30 minute story time video has if you would like to make a code number and four digit been uploaded to Facebook tax deductible contribution, pin. Our interlibrary loan de- every Wednesday since the please send a check made liveries are on Mondays and lockdown in March. Director payable to the Andes Public Fridays. Be sure to check with Pam West-Finkle is working Library, PO Box 116, Andes, us first, however, as we are on eventually transferring ev- New York 13731. COUNTY SHOPPER CROSSWORD CLUES ACROSS CLUES DOWN 1. Upright post on a boat 1. More (Spanish) 5. Sentimental person 2. A subdivision of a play 10. Native American tribe 3. Japanese title 12. Wear away 4. More jittery 14. Where you’re going 5. Fabric 16. Doctor 6. Luke’s mentor __-Wan 18. Popular Chinese dialect 7. Cleaving tool 19. One point east of due south 8. Ancient city of Egypt 20. Northern sea duck 9. 36 inches 22. Note 10. Farewell 23. Wives (law) 11. Second to last 25. Trigonometric function 13. Improved by critical editing 26. A way to communicate (abbr.) 15. Defensive weapon (abbr.) 27. Swiss river 17. Fancy attire 28. No (Scottish) 18. __ Farrow, actress 30. Commercials 21. Completely opposed 31. Large instrument 23. Supervises flying 33. __ Chantilly, __ de Menthe 24. Pouch 35. Small, saclike cavities 27. True firs 37. High and thin in tone 29. Mistake 38. Treat extremely well 32. Computing platform (abbr.) 40. Famed track star Usain 34. Snakelike fish 41. Secure web connection (abbr.) 35. Greatly horrify 42. Rob of energy 36. Despicable person 44. Paving material 39. Tell on 45. Cool! 40. Ballplayer’s tool 48. Tip of Aleutian Islands 43. Central Brazilian town 50. Indicates silence 44. Court game 52. Water in the solid state 46. Land 53. Security interests 47. “The Partridge Family” actress 55. Popular hoopster Jeremy Susan 56. Shed tears 49. Retract a statement 57. Low frequency 51. Data executive 58. Harmful bacterium 54. Capital of Yemen 63. Common language: lingua __ 59. Portable computer screen 65. Standards of perfection material 66. They consist of two parts 60. Electronic data processing 67. A detailed description of design 61. “Matt Houston” actor Horsley 62. Resinous substance 64. Rural delivery CROSSWORD ANSWERS ON PAGE 2 FOR 11/05/2020 2 Week of November 5 to November 11, 2020 www.countyshopperonline.com COUNTY SHOPPER FREE PET STRAW FSA Encourages KIND AND CARING FREE STRAW BEDDING Farmers to Vote in COMPLETE FAMILYDENTISTRY for your dog house or cat County Committee Safety is The Priority. house to help keep your Elections The 2020 Farm Service pets warm when they are Alla Ilinsky,DDS Agency County Committee 761 Main Street outside this winter. Free Elections will begin on Nov. 2, 2020, when ballots are mailed Margaretville, NY straw can be picked up to eligible voters. The deadline 845-586-4361 Tuesday - Saturday 12pm to return ballots to local FSA offices, or to be postmarked, is Hours: Wed., Thurs., Fri. By appt. ONLY to 4pm at the Heart of the Dec. 7, 2020. Catskills Humane Society, County committee mem- bers are an important compo- 46610 State Highway 10, nent of the operations of FSA In some WMUs, all applicants and let the young bucks go. Delhi. Remember to pro- and provide a link between the received permits during the Take a doe or two or three. agricultural community and initial application process, and Treat yourself to some jerky vide proper shelter from USDA. Farmers and ranchers the DMP target has not been and sausage and share your snow and rain, fresh water elected to county committees reached. In these units, hunt- extra venison with friends help deliver FSA programs at ers may apply for up to two ad- or the Venison Donation and extra food, and, please the local level, applying their ditional DMPs on a first-come, Coalition. bring your pets inside when knowledge and judgment to first-served basis at any DEC make decisions on commodity license sales outlet beginning the temperatures drop and price support programs, con- November 1. 2021 Ford C. 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