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Cornell Cooperative Extension announces ‘Taste of Twin Counties’ fundraiser

In Events, Events - Greenville, The Greenville Pioneer
October 25, 2023
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Cornell Cooperative Extension of Columbia and Greene Counties will present the “Taste of Twin Counties” Fall Harvest fundraising event on Wednesday, Nov. 8, from 5:30–7:30 p.m., at The BARN at Liberty Farms in Ghent.

All proceeds earned from this fundraiser will directly support the future work of Cornell Cooperative Extension. Year-round, CCE offers various workshops to the public, conducts conservation management across New York state, educates the public on childhood health and nutrition, supports local farmers who grow our food, and much more.

CCE would not be able to offer these valuable opportunities to the public without generous fundraising and donation support from our nearby communities, organizers said.

The evening will feature local chef Tom Ellis preparing meats from The Johnk Family Farm in Greene County, a silent auction, a dessert selection, and robust charcuterie spread highlighting local products from the Taste NY Market. The market is managed by CCE Columbia & Greene Counties.

The BARN at Liberty Farms is a rustic-themed wedding barn venue with over 400 acres of serene pastures, making it the perfect countryside location for the Fall harvest-inspired event.

Anyone from Greene and Columbia Counties or nearby areas is welcome to join in. Ticket prices are $80 per person, or $150 for two attendees, and you can find more detailed information/register at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/taste-of-twin-counties-tickets-690129244147?aff=oddtdtcreator .

For more information on Cornell Cooperative Extension and its programs, visit the website www.ccecolumbiagreene.org. 

Cornell Cooperative Extension is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities and provides equal program and employment opportunities. If you have special needs related to program participation, please notify CCE’s office in advance at 518-622-9820.

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Living on Purpose: Take a quiet walk and talk to God today

In Lifestyle, Lifestyle - Greenville, The Greenville Pioneer
November 19, 2023
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By Dr. William Holland

For Capital Region Independent Media

Dr. William Holland

Jesus Christ loves you, and he desires to spend quiet time with you. Our heavenly Father beckons you to draw near to Him and promises that He will respond with compassion.

As we go about our busy day, we often do not realize His presence, but like the sun we do not always see, He is always there. May we listen with our spiritual ears and be aware that He is always trying to communicate with us.

Psalm 46:10 declares, “Be still and know that I am God.” The Lord of mercy and forgiveness is watching over you as a gift of his endless mercy and grace. He cares about your disappointments and heartaches. He adores you.

Time on earth is short, here today gone tomorrow, but eternity will last forever. Each person has a spirit, and every spirit will either live forever with God or forever without Him. Jesus was born into this world, was crucified, and rose from the dead so that whoever believes in him can be spiritually born again and transformed. His blood paid our ransom and forgave our sins. Christ, the spotless lamb of God, willingly gave His life and now is waiting for someone to give their heart to Him.

Jesus is the way, the truth and the life, and those who embrace him as Lord are renewed and prepared to be a vessel of honor. Our heavenly Father is preparing a home in heaven, for all who will live, love and trust Christ as Redeemer and Savior.

God created you as a unique, one-of-a-kind individual. There is no other person like you. He drew a blueprint for you to follow and wants to intervene, inspire and empower you to accomplish His plans. It is not about our will, but His will be done.

The question is who will do what He says and love Him just for who He is? In this journey, you will have tribulations and trials, but do not be afraid or discouraged. If you are born again, greater is He who lives in you, than he who is in the world. God is in total control and has complete authority over all powers and principalities. His angels are all around you and Jesus never takes His eyes away from you. He has engraved you on the palms of His hands.

Within our mission and calling, there are two great commandments above all the others: We are to love God, and love one another as ourselves. If we choose to take up our cross and follow the Lord, we will live in the peace and joy of His presence. He is holy and desires that we have a clean heart so that we can walk closely with Him.

Forgive those who have trespassed against you and sincerely pray for them as this will set you free from being offended. Holding on to resentment and hatred is a snare trap and will make our hearts callous and cold. Be humble, give your anxieties, anger and fears to Jesus and He will give you rest. Demonstrate His light of forgiveness and discernment that you may dwell in the secret place of the most high.

He knows our pain and sees every tear. You are His precious child. Trade your bitterness and sorrow for His unspeakable joy that is filled with the hope of His glory. It is in loving and giving that you will find true contentment. Offer up your fervent prayers and burdens for the souls that are lost and hurting.

When you reach out to help those in need, you are reaching out to the Lord. Jesus is the bread of life and He is the living water. Those who come to Christ will never be spiritually hungry or thirsty again.

Always remember that God’s promises cannot fail. Lean not on your own understanding but believe that your steps are ordered by the Lord. There are times when the way will grow dark and it will seem like you are walking through the valley of death, but fear no evil. Remember, you are fighting in a war that has already been won.

His word is a lamp unto your feet and a light unto your path. Run into the name of the Lord and rejoice that you are safe and secure. Christ is the king of kings and the lord of lords. Father is the Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end. He is waiting for you to reach out to Him.

Read more about the Christian life at billyhollandministries.com.

Youth fair showcases county’s kids and ag industry

In Events, Events - Greenville, The Greenville Pioneer
July 27, 2022
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By Melanie Lekocevic

Capital Region Independent Media

The Greene County Youth Fair opens this Thursday at Angelo Canna Town Park in Cairo. File photo

CAIRO — The Greene County Youth Fair will be in full swing all weekend long.

The fair opens Thursday, July 28, and continues through Sunday, July 31, at Angelo Canna Town Park in Cairo. This year’s theme is “The Wild West.”

The youth fair is one of the few remaining fairs with free admission and entertainment for all. Hundreds of county children will showcase the livestock they raise — from chickens and rabbits all the way up to goats and cows. There will be vendors, kids’ activities, competitions, music and more.

“We have a great variety of animals this year — livestock — and lots of kids showing,” said Alex Johnk, president of the Greene County Agricultural Society, which hosts the fair each year. “We are very excited about it. There are a lot of kids participating this year, so we are very happy about that.”

The youth fair’s opening day will be Thursday and it will continue Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Sunday will be the final day, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

In addition to the usual shows and activities, there will be something new this year.

“We will have an amateur logging show on Saturday,” Johnk said. “It will be similar to a timber sports competition but with amateurs. There will be quite a few people competing in that.”

Competitors will chop wood and have chainsaw races, showcasing their skills and speed.

“There are eight different events they compete in — it will be really cool,” Johnk said. “We did a small demo of it last year, kind of as a test run. We planned to do it a couple of years ago, but COVID threw things off. We did the demonstration last year but we have quite a few participants this year so it will be a full-on competition, which will be pretty cool.”

There will also be old favorites back this year, including animals shows, a tractor pull competition, a car show, talent show and musical performances throughout the weekend. A fireworks show will take place at around 9:15 p.m. on Saturday and police and firefighters will be on hand demonstrating their skills as well.

“We will also have a lot of vendors in the tent, as usual,” Johnk said. “There will be giveaways and goodies, and all sorts of groups set up, whether they are organizations that help people here in Greene County or businesses looking to sell their products. There will be a wide variety — we are trying to focus on showcasing Greene County and all the great things it has to offer.”

Earlier this year there was a statewide ban on poultry shows due to the spread of avian flu, but the ban was lifted a few weeks ago and the kids’ poultry competitions are back on.

“That guidance changed about a month ago,” he said. “They opened everything back up and poultry will be back again this year.”

The Greene County Youth Fair, held each year in July, celebrates the accomplishments of local kids and got its start when Alfred Partridge, leader of the Ashland Blue Ribbon 4-H Club, organized a 4-H Club Fair at the Sutton Hollow School in Ashland back in 1949, according to the organization’s website.

“From this small beginning, the youth fair has developed into the showcase it is today,” according to the website.

In the early years the fair was moved to the VFW Hall on Route 23 near Windham, and over the years has grown and expanded. By the mid-1950s the event was renamed the Greene County Youth Fair and in 1957 moved to Durham, where it remained for 38 years. In 1995 the decision was made to move the fair to Cairo, at Angelo Canna Town Park, where it has been held ever since.

From its inception, the youth fair’s focus has remained the same — to showcase the work of local children, particularly in agriculture.

“The fair itself and the raising of livestock is a really great experience that helps kids learn a lot of different responsibilities on their own,” Johnk said. “It’s a great way to teach them a multitude of traits that will help them move forward in their lives, and it’s really cool to be able to showcase the great aspects of agriculture here in Greene County.”

“That is the main focus of the youth fair — to showcase agriculture and what it has to offer here in Greene County,” Johnk continued. “To be able to bring that and the kids together is a really amazing experience.”

For more information about the fair and the schedule of events, visit www.thegreenecountyyouthfair.com.

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