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By JENN POWELL
Posted 12/31/69

The new year is off to a great start with warm temperatures. That does not bode well for our skiing-hungry kids. Those skis that Santa brought this year may have to wait until the snow comes and the …

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The new year is off to a great start with warm temperatures. That does not bode well for our skiing-hungry kids. Those skis that Santa brought this year may have to wait until the snow comes and the temperature drops.

We were able to get a one-day in at the Villa Roma last week, and they had a blast. The ski hills at Villa Roma are perfect for beginner skiers and offer private and group lessons for skiing and snowboarding. 

The Villa Roma also offers snow tubing. Be sure to call 845/887-4880 before you go to make sure the ski hill is open, and the snow-tube runs are operating that day. 

Another cold weather pastime in the Sullivan Catskills is ice fishing, so be sure to mark your calendars for the Sullivan County Lake Superior ice fishing derby on Saturday, January 21 from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. There are payouts for the biggest perch, crappie and pickerel. The cost is $30 per person and pre-registration is required with Venmo @Bryan-Maida.

Mark your calendars for the annual Youth Ice Fishing Tournament in memory of Gerald “Jerry” Bruce Sheppard, and hosted by Smugglers Nob Rod & Gun Club on Saturday, February 4 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Mitchell Pond in Cochecton, NY. Bring the kids of all ages out for a fun-filled day of ice fishing (all kids fish for free). Food and beverages for all kids who participate, and all children will be eligible for prizes. Transportation will be provided by club members, no outside ATV/UTVs. Register upon entry. Fishing regulations will be in accordance with the NYSDEC. Contact Harold “Boomer” Russell  at 845/583-6602 or Kevin Esselman 845/932-7829 with any questions.

The Sullivan County Conservation Club will hold its annual King of the Ice on Sunday, February 19.  For over 30 years, the Sullivan County Conservation Club has presented the area's premier ice fishing contest... King of the Ice!  Hats, 50/50 and raffle tickets will be available at the registration site.  Cash prizes and trophies will be awarded for winning fishing categories: Trout, Pickerel, Perch, Crappie, Walleye.  Youth trophies are also awarded to kids in each category. There are no cash prizes. Learn more and register at www.sullivancountyconservationclub.org/copy-of-king-of-the-ice.

If you have a local business that you would like to spotlight in an upcoming column, get in touch! Email jenn@jennpowelldesigns.com with any news, events and happenings.

Jenn Powell, Lake Superior, Ice fishing derby, Ice fishing tournament, Villa RomaJerry Sheppard, Smugglers Nob Rod & Gun Club, Sullivan County Conservation Club, King of the Ice

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