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Schumer bill would help disabled Legislation would give them choice to stay at home By FRITZ MAYER

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Michael Chojnicki discusses solar power and other issues with Zephyr Teachout in one of several campaign visits throughout Sullivan County in 2014.

Teachout considers a run for Gibson’s seat Endorsement by Working Families By FRITZ MAYER

INETEENTH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT — Zephyr Teachout, who challenged Gov. Andrew Cuomo in the race to become the Democratic nominee for governor in 2014, is reported to be considering running for the congressional seat for New York’s 19 th District, which is currently held by Republican Chris Gibson. Gibson has said he would not run again. Teachout surprised many analysts in the race against Cuomo, receiving the most votes in the primary in a number of counties including Sullivan. The sprawling district includes all or parts of the counties of Broome, Columbia, Delaware, Dutchess, Greene, Montgomery, Otsego, Rensselaer, Schoharie, Sullivan and Ulster. The Working Families Party, which endorsed Cuomo for the 2014 primary, has joined the effort to draft Teachout. The party has put out a press release with a statement from New York Working Families Party Director Bill Lipton, who said, “Zephyr Teachout would be

URLEYVILLE, NY — Heaping praise upon the Center for Discovery and the cuttingedge treatment it provides to people with disabilities, Sen. Charles Schumer on January 7, appeared at a new Center for Discovery facility to announce new legislation intended to give disabled Americans a choice. As things stand now, some disabled individuals are eligible for coverage of some treatments only if they reside in long-term facilities such as The Center for Discovery. Introduced on December 18, Schumer’s legislation, the Disability Integration Act of 2015, “ensures that any individual who is found eligible for institutional care must also be given the option to receive the same necessary services and supports at home, or in a setting of their choosing, that would have otherwise been provided in an institutional setting.” Further, Schumer said his bill could reduce the financial burden of families of the disabled, who may be paying high out-of-pocket bills for some services and support because of the way the laws are set up. “Individuals with disabilities have the right to live independent, fulfilling lives amongst their families and friends—but right now, they are often denied the kind of at-home services and supports that then keep them in institutional settings, far from their loved ones and communities. We need to be doing everything in our power to make sure they have the resources needed to live and thrive in the comfort of their own homes,” said Schumer. Asked if his colleagues would support the legislation, Schumer said he thought over time they would. He pointed out that the House and Senate eventually passed the Achieving a Better Life Experience Act (ABLE) and it was signed into law in December 2014. That bill allows for the establishment of tax-free savings accounts to help pay for disability

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Sen. Chuck Schumer greets clients of The Center for Discovery at a facility on Main Street in Hurleyville, NY on January 7. Sen. Schumer introduced the legislation to help the disabled stay at home. needs of individuals and families, and that effort came together over several years. Patrick H. Dollard, president and CEO of The Center for Discovery, said, “For more than 60 years, The Center for Discovery has striven to create an inclusive world where everyone, regardless of their abilities or medical needs can lead full, productive lives. In Sullivan County we have proven the success of this model which has contributed to creating jobs, improving the local economy and enhancing the lives of the local community and our residents. We strongly support the goals of Senator Schumer’s legislation to integrate people with disabilities into the community with appropriate community-based services and support.”

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Compressor station in Highland?

Things to do when there’s ‘nothing to do’

SPANNING 2 STATES, 4 COUNTIES, AND A RIVER THAT UNITES US

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IN BRIEF PA legislation would eliminate plea bargains for gun crimes

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Jim Hanson is sworn in on January 5 as Town Justice Kathryn Sweeney administered his councilman’s oath of office at the Highland Town Board’s reorganization meeting.

Hanson named to Highland vacancy By DAVID HULSE

LDRED, NY — Reorganizing on January 5, the Highland Town Board unanimously named longtime Yulan resident Jim Hanson to fill the council seat vacated by Jeff Haas, who was elected as supervisor last fall. The appointment marked Hanson’s first entry into public office. Councilman Jim Gutekunst called him “a great citizen, who’s always been involved in the community… a good choice.” Hanson was later named to serve on standing board committees including Community Planning/Seniors, Youth and Park Development, Personnel, Constables and the Zoning Task Force. Hanson is married to Town Clerk Doreen Hanson, and they are the parents of former Marine officer James “J.J.” Hanson, whose long and publicized battle with cancer has drawn widespread community support. Town Justice Anthony LaRuffa earlier administered the oath for Haas, re-elected councilmen Fred Bosch and James Gutekunst, and Highway Superintendent Tom Ebers. Haas noted that there were “very few changes” in the lengthy list of town appointments and designations that the board makes annually. Among the appointments, Haas was named as the town’s delegate to the Upper Delaware Council, with former Supervisor Andrew Boyar continuing as an alternate. Debra Conway was appointed along with incumbent Peter Barnes as co-historians for the town. Conway also was named to the Energy and Environment Committee, the River Road Beach Committee and the Zoning Task Force. She was re-appointed as an alternate delegate to the Upper Delaware Council; and as an alternate to the Scenic Byway Committee. Last fall’s Democratic council candidate, Glenn Pontier, was named delegate to the Scenic Byways Committee. Pontier was also named to the Energy and Environment committee, and the Beautification/Renaissance committee. The various board meeting dates remain unchanged, with the town board at 7 p.m. on the second Tuesday of the month, the planning board at 7 p.m. on the first Wednesday, and the zoning board of appeals at 7 p.m. on the third Thursday (as needed). The River Reporter and the Sullivan County Democrat continue as the town’s official newspapers.

HARRISBURG, PA — State Sen. John N. Wozniak plans to introduce legislation soon to remove the possibility of a plea bargain for any individual charged with using a firearm in the commission of a crime. “One proven way to clean up our neighborhoods is to get drugs and guns off the streets,” Wozniak said. “Our laws are supposed to deal with threats, not allow criminals who use guns to employ judicial expediency and loopholes to avoid stiff jail sentences.” Wozniak said plea bargains have been used in drug cases involving guns to lessen criminal penalties and avoid mandatory minimum sentences. The result is that drug dealers who used guns are back on the streets when they should be incarcerated.

Representative Sandra Major will not seek re-election HONESDALE, PA — After nearly three decades in public service, Pennsylvania State Representative Sandra Major at the end of December announced she will not seek re-election in 2016. “It has been my honor and privilege to serve the people of Wayne and Susquehanna Counties,” Major said. “Throughout my public service career, my goal has always been to help improve the lives of the people I was elected to represent.” “I am proud of the place we call home, and I am proud of what we have been able to accomplish to help make Northeast Pennsylvania a better place to live, work, and raise a family,” said Major. “My time as an elected official has been a blessing. I have had the opportunity to meet and become friends with countless people during my career,” said Major. “I will always be humbled by the level of support the people of the 111th District have given me over the years.” Major has served in the State Assembly since 1995. She is a member of the Committee on Committees and several legislative caucuses, including Agriculture, Antique and Classic Car, Asthma, Cancer, Career and Technical Education, Community College, East Central, Fair, Firefighters and Emergency Services, Gas and Oil, Legislative Energy, Lupus, PA Winery, ProLife, Rural Health, Sportsmen and Timber. Major serves as a member of the board of the Community Foundation of the Endless Mountains, the Pennsylvania Farm Bureau, the National Rifle Association and the First Presbyterian Church in Montrose.

Coroner report released in Wayne police shooting HONESDALE, PA — The Wayne County Coroner Edward Howell released his report the morning of January 7, on the death of 21-year-old Derek DeGroat. The report officially rules the death a homicide, and also uses the term “suicide by cop.” DeGroat was shot and killed by police outside a home near Waymart on December 21. On that night, police responded to a 911 call saying DeGroat was suicidal. The coroner report states he had possession of lethal weapons. The primary cause of death is “multiple gunshot wounds,” but the report does not say how many police fired. Family members and others demonstrated earlier last week in front of the county courthouse. They called for “Derek’s Law” that would require a suicideprevention counselor be dispatched with law enforcement on a mental health call.

Case against Milford compressor station survives HARRISBURG, PA — The PA Environmental Hearing Board at the end of December refused to dismiss a lawsuit brought by a group of residents against the Columbia Gas Transmission Company and the PA Department of Environmental Preservation (DEP) regarding the Milford Compressor Station. The residents charged that Columbia and the DEP violated the Best Available Technology (BAT) requirement of the Air Pollution Control Act. One of the main charges was that under BAT, the residents maintained that for the expansion of the compressor station the operator should have been required to use electric compressors or turbines instead of gas-powered turbines. DEP and Columbia said the DEP has significant discretion in interpreting such parts of the law as BAT, and the hearing board agreed. However, the board also wrote, “It is unclear at this point whether the use of electric compressors would require any other design changes in the facility, or if they would be unsuitable for use at this particular facility.” The board also said its review “considers more than whether DEP followed the laws and regulations in taking an action, but also considers whether the action was a reasonable exercise of DEP’s discretion in accordance with the DEP’s obligations under the Pennsylvania Constitution,” and the motion to dismiss was denied.

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Millennium Pipeline buys 80 acres from Eldred Preserve Plans compressor station By FRITZ MAYER

LDRED, NY — On December 23, Millennium Pipeline Company bought about 80 acres of land from the Eldred Preserve, according to documents in the Sullivan County Clerk’s office. The land is located adjacent to the route of the Millennium Pipeline, leading to speculation that the company wants to use it for a compressor station. That amount of acreage, however, is far more than what would be needed for a compressor station. A Millennium spokesperson said they intend to build a compressor station at the site similar to the one in Hancock. It will be the third new compressor station on the line after the ones at Hancock and Minisink that have stirred sharp controversy. This is not the only new project for Millennium. In November 2015, the company

submitted to the Federal Energy Regulatory Committee (FERC) an application to construct the Valley Lateral Project, a pipeline that would supply gas to a 650 megawatt power plant launched by Corporate Power Ventures (CPV) in the Town of Wawayanda, a project that has sparked a large backlash among residents of the area. Millennium has a history in Sullivan County that has left some with bad feelings. In 2006 the company asked the Sullivan County Industrial Development Agency (IDA) for tax breaks in exchange for laying down a new, larger pipeline in an existing pipeline right of way. Several local politicians urged the IDA not to grant the tax breaks, which cost local towns significant revenue. The IDA, however, granted the tax breaks, as did IDAs from seven other counties. IDA officials in Tioga County, on the other hand, said “no” to the tax

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an instantly competitive and compelling candidate. She has a record of fearlessly standing up for a democracy and an economy that works for everyone, not just the privileged few.” There was also a lengthy statement from local activist Sandy Oxford: “Zephyr lives in Dutchess County, and would be a great match for the district: she’s a fearless, reform-minded leader who has stood up to both Republicans and Democrats to challenge the status quo. She is a passionate believer in government by and for the people, not just the powerful. “We have an extraordinary opportunity here in the 19th District this year. The incumbent, Republican Rep. Chris Gibson, is retiring, and it will be a very competitive seat. We have the chance this November in our area not only to turn this seat blue, but to elect a real Working Families Democrat to Congress.” On a related matter, the Democratic Women of Sullivan County announced they will host a Democratic Forum for individuals interested in running for the 19th Congressional District seat this November. The forum will be on Wednesday, January 20, beginning at 7 p.m., immediately following the DWSC’s 6 p.m. annual reorganizational meeting. The meeting and forum will take place at Sorella’s Restaurant in Kauneonga Lake, NY. Teachout will be at the event, as will Julian Schreibman, the Democrat who unsuccessfully challenged Gibson when he first ran, and Will Yandik, a council member of the Town of Livingston in Columbia County. On the other side of the aisle, NY State Assemblyman Pete Lopez announced this week that he is suspending his race for the seat because his father is ill with cancer and his role as caregiver with his wife Bridget would prevent him from meeting the demands of a congressional race.

breaks, and the company went ahead with the expansion anyway. In 2008, after the pipeline expansion was finished, the highway superintendent in the Town of Cochecton accused Millennium of leaving $1 million of damages to town roads, which the company denied. Then there was the house on Hungry Hill Road in the Town of Hancock, just over the county line, where the foundation and septic system were damaged by the expansion of the pipeline. Millennium bought the house from the couple that owned it, and ultimately put a compressor station on the property, which has caused a great deal of concern among the neighbors. The company also built a compressor station in the Orange County Town of Minisink, in a highly populated area, when they had a chance to build the facility in a place where almost no people live. The operation of that facility has prompt-

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Millennium Pipeline Company has purchased 80 acres of land adjacent to the pipeline at Route 55 in the Town of Highland. ed at least one family to walk away from their $200,000 investment home because of negative health impacts. According to the company’s website, Millennium is jointly owned by affiliates of Columbia Pipeline Group, National Grid and DTE Energy.

Honesdale reopens budget, finds errors By LINDA DROLLINGER

ONESDALE, PA — At the January 11 meeting of the Honesdale Borough Council, President Mike Augello admitted that the previous week, the first ever of his council tenure, had been a learning experience more intense and surprising than he had anticipated. That admission set the stage for two disclosures: that much of the work he thought was handled by council is actually performed by borough employees and that reopening the 2016 budget had led to discovery of calculation errors. By unanimous vote at its January 4 reorganization meeting, the council reopened the 2016 budget finalized on November 28. Augello said then that the chief purpose of a budget review was to find the funding necessary to fill a budget manager position envisioned by council in 2011. To that end, he requested two separate versions of the budget: one that included the borough manager position and one that did not. While complying with that request, borough secretary Judith Poltanis and borough treasurer Karen Breidenstein found formula errors in the software program used to develop the budget. To explain how those errors had caused inaccuracies throughout the budget, Augello turned the floor over to Poltanis, who then conducted two line-by-line reviews of the budget (one including a borough manager and one without that position) that noted inaccuracies and supplied corrected figures. When Poltanis finished the reviews, Augello thanked her, acknowledging the invaluable assistance she and Breidenstein had provided. He also noted that, in the absence of a finance committee, council was especially indebted to them. The finance committee will not be selected until council fills its two vacant seats on January 18. Until then, Augello and Jeremy Ebert will assume the

duties of the finance committee, with assistance from Poltanis, Breidenstein and director of public works Rich Doney, who asked to be included in the budget review process. Citing the longevity of experience he shares with Poltanis and Breidenstein, Doney noted that each of them had more than 20 years of service to the borough. Doney is acutely aware of Honesdale’s budgetary challenges. Earlier in the meeting, he had reported that repairs to the borough’s pool complex will cost approximately $258,000, a contractor’s estimate for total replacement of the main pool and repairs to the kiddie pool. Responding to a question from Augello, Doney said that the contractor would provide a 30-year warranty. Replacement of the main pool is expected to take one year and would mean one summer without a borough pool. Repairs to the kiddie pool will necessitate its closure for one summer as well. Per Doney’s suggestion, the council will seek grant money to fund the renovations. In other business, the council changed planning commission member terms from their current five years to four years, to meet state regulations that limit planning commission terms to four years. Tina Pineiro’s resignation from the planning commission creates a vacancy for which former council finance chair Scott Smith would like to be considered, according to code enforcement officer Dan Hnatko. The council, however, decided to advertise the vacancy, seeking applicants from the general public. Mayor Melody A. Robinson, borough police department liaison, announced that the department now has its own Facebook page and that all borough officers have been trained and equipped to administer opioid overdose antidote, noting happily that, to date, none have been required to do it. For complete meeting minutes, borough meeting calendars, and additional information about borough government, see honesdaleborough.com.

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Chief Judge Judith Kaye remembered By FRITZ MAYER

LBANY, NY — The first woman to be appointed to the New York Court of Appeals, Chief Judge Judith Kaye, also headed the highest court in the state for about 15 years, longer than any other jurist in that position. She passed away on January 7. According to her biography on the New York Courts website, “Judith Ann Smith was born on August 4, 1938 in Monticello. Her parents, Benjamin and Lena Smith, were Polish Jews who had immigrated to the United States, and… settled on a small farm in Maplewood, just outside of Monticello. She began her schooling in a oneroom schoolhouse in Maplewood, but in 1944 the family moved into the village of Monticello and opened a ladies’ clothing store... Kaye worked at the store from the time she was old enough to reach the countertop (about age 12) through college.” Initially Kaye wanted to be a journalist, but began studying the law with the notion that it would help her get a good reporting position. She became more interested in the law than journalism. While attending Monticello High School, Kaye participated on the debate team and was editor of the student newspaper. Graduating in 1954 at the age of 15, having skipped two grades,

Kaye was admitted to Barnard College. Although she hoped to fulfill her ambition of being a journalist (she had spent summers during high school working at The Evening News, a local paper, in addition to the family store), Barnard did not offer a journalism degree. Instead, Kaye majored in Latin American Civilization while serving as editor-in-chief of the Barnard Bulletin and as a campus stringer for the New York Herald Tribune. She had a career as a commercial litigator, when in 1983 she was appointed to the appellate division by Gov. Mario Cuomo, against the advice of the Women’s Bar Association of New York State. Later, working as the top judge in the state, Kaye earned the respect of most people connected to the legal system in New York, and that continues today. Sen. John Bonacic issued a statement saying, “I was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of my friend Judith Kaye… She was not only an inspiration to countless young female legal professionals, but also a model on how to work through complex legal issues and arrive at decisions that were fair and just to everyone involved. My thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends at this most difficult time.” A statement from New York State As-

sembly Speaker Carl Heastie said, “Chief Judge Judith S. Kaye committed her life’s work to making New York a better state for every individual and every family regardless of their socioeconomic status. As the first woman to be appointed to the state’s highest court and the first [woman] to be named chief judge, she was a trailblazer who has inspired all of us to be better public servants. Chief Judge Kaye was among the first to call for restorative, not punitive justice, which acknowledges the challenges facing our society, especially the plight of poor communities and young men of color. She advocated for policies to help struggling families heal and led the charge to strengthen New York’s child welfare system. Because of her commitment to preserving New York’s families, our courts became a meaningful partner in improving the quality of life for people across all across the state.” Kaye was involved in numerous landmark cases, writing decisions that touched everything from the death penalty to constructing the state budget. One decision that she wrote and is often heard in cases in Sullivan County involves the expansion of nonconforming uses, which are facilities that were once allowed but are now prohibited, such as summer camps in residential neighbor-

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Chief Judge Judith Kaye hoods. Kaye wrote, “the highest priority of zoning is their [nonconforming uses] reasonable restriction and eventual elimination.” In recent years, the towns of Thompson and Bethel have followed Kaye’s direction and adopted laws prohibiting the expansion of nonconforming uses.

Peckham named river council chair By DAVID HULSE

where he served from 1988 up until his death in 2002. Peckham is a graduate of Hancock High School and the SUNY Oswego School of Business. He also serves as chair of the Town of Hancock Board of Assessment Review and is a volunteer member of the Equinunk Watershed Alliance.

ARROWSBURG, NY — In keeping with a report from their nominating committee’s report last week, 12 of 13 voting town and township delegates on hand for their January 7 meeting elected a new trio of Upper Delaware Council (UDC) officers, headed by Fred Peckham of Hancock, who was named as chair. Meeting business Former chair Jeffrey Dexter of Damascus The council’s meeting was largely devoted and outgoing chair Al Henry of Berlin were to a presentation by glacial geologist Dr. Anelected as vice-chair and secretary treasurdrew Kozlowski of the New York State Muer, respectively. seum. Kozlowski gave a PowerPoint presenVoting this year was by paper ballot and tation on his upcoming study of geologic forTRR photo by David Hulse the published results were 11 votes and one mations along the river, between Hancock Fred Peckham abstention for Peckham, and unanimous supand Narrowsburg. port for Dexter and Henry. Kozlowski said the study was the first such exploration In the past, the installation of new officers came in Febin the area in over 100 years and is part of several simiruary and had involved some ceremony, with attendance lar studies ongoing throughout the state. Noting that the of a jurist to administer oaths of office, prior to the seatstate museum is a part of the New York State Education ing of the officers. Installation of the new chairman this Department, he emphasized that his work is non-regyear was instantaneous, as Henry immediately turned ulatory, has no relationship to any kind of natural gas the gavel over to Peckham following the vote. drilling and concentrates on research and educational A Hancock native, Peckham has been the Delaware outreach. County town’s primary delegate since 2009. He operates The work is partially funded by federal matching funds Kilgour Fams, upriver of Lordville, from which he sells for state salaries, and the results will be married to earbluestone, sand, gravel and topsoil. The property and lier research completed on the Pennsylvania side of the business were formerly operated by Peckham’s late uncle river, he said. George Frosch, who was a founding member of the UDC,

National Park Service (NPS) Superintendent Kris Heister said the data gathered by Kozlowski is one of a dozen kinds of data sets that each NPS unit is required to keep. Kozlowski said this year’s work is phase one of the project, which he expects to continue downriver of Narrowsburg in 2017. In other business, the council approved housekeeping resolutions involving banking and auditing and two letters. The first was addressed to the Decree Parties to the 1954 Supreme Court decision providing New York City and the four adjoining states control of flows in the Delaware River and establishing water releases, measurements and flow levels. Those protocols have been revised twice since then, and environmental activists and river-related business interests have repeatedly asked for additional changes to moderate water temperatures for fishery health during hot weather. The letter calls on the Decree Parties to resume “good faith” negotiations to address “inevitable future thermal events,” and protect the ecosystem and the regional economy partially based upon it. The second letter, to the New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) offers the UDC’s assistance in facilitating tabletop exercises for Delaware, Sullivan, Orange and Wayne and Pike counties for implementing New York City’s “recently developed multi-year training and exercise program for the DEP’s dam Emergency Action Plans below the reservoirs.”

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Group home counselor sentenced on sex counts

ONTICELLO, NY — Special Prosecutor Patricia E. Gunning announced on January 8, that Michael Cubero, 39, was sentenced to eight years in prison for sexually abusing a woman in his care in a group home. It is the maximum penalty allowed by law. In June of 2015, a Sullivan County jury found Cubero guilty on two counts of a criminal sexual act in the third degree, one count of endangering the welfare of an incompetent or physically disabled person and two counts of sexual abuse. At the sentencing hearing, Judge Frank LaBuda condemned the defendant for his disregard of the public trust for victimizing a woman receiving mental health services while under his care. LaBuda said that such behavior cannot be tolerated in this or any other civilized society. In addition to imposing incarceration, the judge ordered Cubero to register as a sex offender upon his release.

“This victim displayed extraordinary courage in facing her abuser in court, providing details that allowed the jury to convict,” said Gunning. “Judge Labuda’s imposition of the maximum sentence sends a strong message to perpetrators who would choose to victimize persons receiving care that the Justice Center, along with local law enforcement agencies and district attorneys, will continue to vigorously investigate and prosecute such cases of abuse.” An investigation conducted by the Justice Center, with assistance from the Monticello Police Department and the New York State Police, found Cubero had been involved in an ongoing sexual relationship with a female resident from June to December of 2013. Rehabilitation Support Services cooperated fully in the investigation and prosecution. The case was prosecuted by Gunning and Assistant Special Prosecutor Chris-

topher Mirabella. The Justice Center, a New York State organization with a statewide hotline and incident reporting system, began operations on June 30, 2013. It is staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week by trained professionals who receive reports of allegations of abuse and neglect of people with special needs. Once a report is received by its Vulnerable Persons Central Register Hotline, it is logged and assessed. Serious cases of abuse or neglect are assigned to the Justice Center’s investigation team or, when appropriate, to a local law enforcement agency for followup. The Justice Center also maintains a statewide registry of all persons who have been found to be responsible for serious or repeated acts of abuse and neglect. Once placed on the registry, known as the “Staff Exclusion List,” they are prohibited by law from ever working again

with people with disabilities or special needs. Through the services provided by the Justice Center’s Individual and Family Support Unit—victims, their families, personal representatives and guardians—receive guidance and information about the reporting and investigation process and support during criminal cases and court proceedings. The facility where the incident occurred is licensed by the Office of Mental Health (OMH). OMH is one of six state agencies under the jurisdiction of the Justice Center. The Justice Center also oversees certain facilities or programs that are operated, licensed or certified by the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities, the Department of Health, the Office of Children and Family Services, the Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services and the State Education Department.

Camping and zoning By ISABEL BRAVERMAN

ARROWSBURG, NY — A discussion about zoning laws pertaining to camping became heated at the recent Town of Tusten Town Board meeting on January 5. The question of regulating camping trailers, or RVs, was at issue. At the previous two meetings, residents of Perry Pond Road had showed up to voice their concerns over camping trailers being left on vacant lots. In addition, the new company Tentrr wants to target Tusten as a showcase destination for its camping services. These two components have come into play at meetings of the Tusten Zoning Rewrite Committee, which is tasked with writing a law to regulate camping and RV trailers. An old law that was taken out of the code in 2011 during a zoning rewrite is being suggested for reinsertion into the zoning laws. Councilman Tony Ritter has pushed for the town board to reinstate the law, rather than having the zoning committee doing so. But at the January 5 meeting, there was some disagreement about this. The law in question dates back to 1993 and pertains to camping. It had been presented at the December town board meeting, and a public hearing was held at that time.

The residents of Perry Pond Road wanted to see it passed. However, no resolution to pass the law was put on the January agenda. Ritter took issue with this, and argued forcefully for having the town board vote on and pass the law. However, Councilman Ned Lang and Supervisor Carol Wingert said that they believe the law is not enforceable, and that the zoning committee should rewrite it. Iris Helfeld, who was in the audience and is on the zoning committee, said, “We want to do it correctly.” After discussion, Wingert agreed to put a vote on reinstatement of the old law on the agenda for the February Town Board meeting. Camping regulations also came up in the discussion of Tentrr, a new company that is like Air Bnb for camping. Landowners can rent out their property to people who want to camp. Tentrr will set up a platform with a tent and provide other amenities. Tourists can find destinations and book their stays on the Tentrr website. Tentrr creator Michael D’Agostino came before the zoning committee to explain the process. Wingert said they want to promote Tusten as a highlighted destination. Landowners interested in hosting a campsite preferably must have 10 acres or more, with five acres a bare minimum. “The whole thing is about

seclusion,” Councilwoman Jane Luchsinger explained. For instance, a parcel on the Flats in Narrowsburg wouldn’t be enough land. “Then you’re talking density, and that’s not what this is about; that wouldn’t fit our rural character,” Wingert said. Some potential problems were brought up. For instance, campers are supposed to be responsible for taking out their trash, which includes the waste from a toilet that Tentrr sets up. Some on the board pointed out that people are probably not going to want to take that waste back with them to dispose of it. Councilwoman Brandi Merolla questioned whether campers will be notified about certain local rules, such as hunting season and burn bans. These are things the zoning committee will take into consideration as they create a law. “It’s a wonderful concept, but it needs to be regulated,” Ritter said. Solar panel update The solar panels that were supposed to be installed in Tusten are still on hold, as the board deals with the problem of having to pay the prevailing wage. Wingert said they are in conversation with a financing company. Merolla said, “If we don’t have to change the contract, we can move forward,” adding that they can install the panels in the winter.

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EDITORIAL

By Carol Roig

The CVP Power Project: money for nothing

hile we don’t know exactly why the Millennium Pipeline Company bought 80 acres of land adjacent to the pipeline in the Town of Highland, we do know that Competitive Power Ventures (CPV) hopes to fuel a 650 megawatt power plant in the Orange County Town of Wawayanda with fracked gas shipped through the Millenium Pipeline. The Wawayanda plant will sit on a 122-acre site and, according to the anti-CPV group Protect Orange, will include “two 275-foot smoke stacks… a near-million-gallon diesel tank, a 15,000-gallon ammonia tank… and a sevenmile lateral pipeline that will connect to the Millennium Pipeline in Minisink—all highly volatile and toxic facilities prone to leaks and explosions. They have now started attempting to survey for a seven-mile lateral pipeline [from the Millennium Pipeline].” At least one of the prominent organizers in Protect Orange was also an organizer in the group Stop Minisink Compressor Station. In that effort, campaigners tried to convince Millennium to construct a compressor station a few miles away from the preferred site, which would have meant the expected contamination would have been unleashed in a nearly empty area without hundreds of families living nearby. But Millennium won the battle, the station was built, and in June 2015, one family walked away from a $200,000 investment in their home because of negative health impacts. This new battle once again pits the neighbors against a wealthy corporation, which has donated heavily to political campaigns, and has been working for about 10 years on this project, which would be located on the very busy Route 6 in Orange County close to residential areas, schools and farms. Many of the perceived dangers are similar to those posed by the Minisink compressor station or worse. Once again from information from Protect Orange: “The plant will emit 2.1 million tons of CO2 (equivalents) per year, which is equivalent to 210 coal trains, and is .037 % of the

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entire annual U.S. CO2e [CO2 equivalent] emissions. The plant will also emit 750 tons annually of [various other pollutants, which] are known carcinogens, neurotoxins, and endocrine disruptors.” But perhaps just as interesting as the possible negative health impacts is the fact that, because of the current availability of electricity in the region, the power plant could not be supported by the private market and therefore could only go forward if CPV got a contract from the New York State Power Authority (NYPA) saying the authority agrees to purchase electricity produced by the plant. This became apparent in a letter from Jurgen Wekerle, co-chairman of the Sterling Forest/Highlands Committee, and Randolph Hurst, of the Ramapo/Catskill Group Conservation Committee, to two administrative law judges with the New York Public Service Commission in June 2014. The letter explained that CPV, in all of its permit applications, had said that the project would be supported by private financing. But the letter said later, “CPV Vice Chairman Steve Remillard has confessed that CPV cannot obtain financing on the merits of the proposal and must, instead, rely on a take-or-pay contract with New York Power Authority (NYPA). Such a government agency contract, which has not been offered by NYPA to CPV, would guarantee the bonding required to finance the project.” So the question might become: Is the electricity from the plant really needed? In another letter from Wekerle to various people, mostly explaining that shutting down the Indian Point Power Plant would not leave the region with an insufficient supply of electricity, Wekerle argued that even if Indian Point were shuttered, the oversupply would remain because of recent developments. He wrote, “If we already have a sufficient supply of electricity, let alone an ‘oversupply’ as noted above, and if existing power plants are experiencing shrinking sales and financial hardship, how can new proposed power sources such as… CPV… expect to be financially viable in an already saturated power supply market?” One of the main arguments used by opponents against the CVP plant in Wawayanda is that if fracking is too dangerous to be done in New York, why is fracked gas safe enough to be burned in a 650-megawatt power plant? A similar question could be asked about fracked gas moving through compressor stations, especially when the need for it seems dictated not by the real needs of end users, but by the desire of large corporations to bolster their bottom lines with taxpayer-funded corporate welfare.

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

Have an Ice Day!

“There is an urgent need to stop subsidizing the fossil fuel industry, dramatically reduce wasted energy, and significantly shift our power supplies from oil, coal, and natural gas to wind, solar, geothermal, and other renewable energy sources.” — Bill McKibben

A world of possibilities

pportunities for solar development are evolving so rapidly In New York State, it’s hard to keep up with all of the initiatives on offer. According to NYSERDA, the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority, solar is expanding in New York at three times the national rate of growth. A quick trip to the NYSERDA website (www.nyserda.ny.gov) revealed a number of new programs, now consolidated under the title NY-Sun, a $1 billion initiative designed “to advance the scale-up of solar and move New York State closer to having a sustainable, self-sufficient solar industry.” With its own website (www.ny-sun.ny.gov), NY-Sun is a good starting point to research your options and eligibility for incentives like low-interest loans and tax credits, review the steps in the process and identify a qualified installer. If you are looking to install solar generation on a single-family residence or multi-family residence of four or fewer units, there are smart energy loans with affordable interest rates and repayment periods of five, 10, or 15 years. The on-bill recovery option lets you repay the loan on your monthly utility bill. Small businesses and non-profit organizations can also access low-interest financing; a NYSERDA-qualified installer can file the financing application on your behalf. New York offers an investment tax credit for up to 25% of the cost of a new, grid-tied system, capped at $5,000. And Congress just extended through 2019 the Federal Investment Tax Credit on solar, which applies to 30% of the cost. For low- to moderate-income homeowners, who may not benefit from the tax credits and may have difficulty borrowing money for a solar installation, NYSERDA recently introduced the Affordable Solar program, which doubles the available incentives for households whose total income is less than 80% of the Area Median Income (AMI). AMI varies from county to county; data is available at the NY-Sun website. Farmers can access USDA Rural Energy for America (REAP) Grants that will cover up to 25% of the cost of installation, not including costs covered through other programs such as NY-Sun. I am most excited about new opportunities in the category of community solar, which includes innovative strategies for homeowners, businesses and whole neighborhoods. The NYS Public Service Commission issued an order in July 2015 that allows New Yorkers to form consortiums with their residential and commercial neighbors to share a community-scale solar installation, a configuration that solves the problem of individual home or business owners who don’t have a sufficient solar resource on their own property. The solar developer might build the system through investor financing and sell the electricity to the consortium members through a power purchase agreement (PPA), or the consortium members can develop their own financing and own the facility. Done right, this systematic approach gives landowners a level of control over the siting and financing of the project, encourages local investment, and can create energy districts that will contribute to the overall resiliency and reliability of the electrical grid, and dovetail with other projects of regional significance.

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LAKE HUNTINGTON NEWS

By Eileen Hennessy

Tai Chi Kung classes

Pistol-permit course

MONTICELLO, NY — The Adult & Continuing Education Program at Sullivan BOCES will offer a Tai Chi Kung course at the St. John Street Education Center on Wednesdays, January 27 through March 16, from 12 noon to 1 p.m. Tai Chi Kung has been recognized for thousands of years both as a method of self-cultivation and an unsurpassed form of self-defense. It is gentle and easy to do. It can help calm the emotions, focus the mind and strengthen the immune system. The cost is $65. To register, or for more information, visit scboces.org or call 845/295-4900 between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 7 p.m.

MONTICELLO, NY — The Adult and Continuing Education Program at Sullivan BOCES will offer a four-hour pistol permit pre-licensing course on Saturday, January 23 at the Kauneonga Lake Fire Hall from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The cost is $80. This is a non-shooting course that introduces the pistol permit applicant to the basic skills necessary for safe storage and handling of firearms and ammunition, and provides a brief overview of New York State laws that cover firearms and use of force. Upon completion of this course, students will receive a National Rifle Association Firearms safety certificate that they will present with their pistol permit application. The instructor is a 22-year veteran of law enforcement, a New York State Certified Firearms Instructor, FBI Certified Firearms Instructor, Police Academy Use of Force Instructor, NRA Certified Instructor and retired United States Marine. The course will also be given on February 27, March 26, April 23, May 21 and June 25. To register or for more information, contact the Adult and Continuing Education Program at 845/295-4900 between 8:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. or visit scboces.org. For program updates “like” Sullivan County BOCES on Facebook and follow it on Twitter.

Learn to become a commercial driver MONTICELLO, NY — The Adult and Continuing Education Program at Sullivan BOCES will offer the Commercial Driver Training Permit Preparation course at the St. John Street Education Center on two consecutive Saturdays, January 30 and February 6, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. You must attend both sessions. Tuition costs $190. This course prepares you for the Class A & B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) written test. The training provides all relevant information including the different endorsements and provides a review for the permit test. To obtain a New York State CDL you must meet several requirements, including passing the U.S. Department of Transportation medical exam. The course will also be given on April 9 and 16. To register or for more information, visit scboces.org or call 845/295-4915 between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 7 p.m.

Tu B’Shevat seder MONTICELLO, NY — Temple Sholom will celebrate the Tu B’Shevat Shabbat with a seder on Friday, January 29 at 6 p.m. This mystical seder service will explore the meaning of the juice, fruits and nuts that will be served. RSVP by leaving a message at 845/794-8731 so the temple knows how much food to prepare.

The meaning of the Hajj BEACH LAKE, PA — Sheila Vaswani will deliver a presentation on the meaning of the Hajj, the annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca required once a lifetime of all adult Muslims who are physically and financially capable of undertaking this spiritual journey, at the meeting of the

Upper Delaware Unitarian Universalist Fellowship on Sunday, January 17 at 10:15 a.m. at the Berlin Township Community Center. A social time and refreshments will follow the presentation. For directions, visit www.uduuf. org/directions.

ax season is moving along quite nicely. I think I just jinxed myself, but I would like to thank everyone who comes to visit me. Paul Genco is always stopping by just to chat. I guess we will not be seeing the elephant on the lake any time soon; the lake has to be frozen in order to set up the game that the Republicans usually run every year, guessing when the elephant takes a swim in the spring. The Cochecton Youth Group (CYG) has a number of upcoming events. Skiing, snowboarding and tubing at The Villa Roma will take place on January 17 from 12 noon to close. Sign up on January 17 from 11:30 a.m. to 12 noon at the Villa Roma Chalet. The event coordinator is Sue Rodriguez, 845/866-0853. Please check Facebook or call the coordinator prior to the event as it may be cancelled. On February 2 from 6 to 7 p.m., the CYG will hold signups for Monster Jam, Harlem Globetrotters and birdhouse making. Monster Jam takes place at the Mohegan Sun Arena on February 20 at 2 p.m. The cost for adults is $17.50; for out-of-town children ages two to 12, the cost is $12.50, and children under two years old are admitted free. Call Michelle if you have any questions 570/4198801. Signups will close at 7 p.m. on February 2. The Harlem Globetrotters event will be at the Mohegan Sun Arena on March 5 at 2 p.m. The cost for adults and out-of-town youth is $21.50; children under two are admitted free. Call Dave if you have any questions at 845/252-3454. Signups will close at 7 p.m. on February 2. If you cannot make it to sign up for any reason, you must call the group coordinator to fill out all necessary paperwork/payment prior to the February 2 signups. No exceptions will be made, because CYG has to pre-order the tickets. Keep an eye out for more information on upcoming events. CYG is also looking for a child over the age of 12 to be its liaison to the youth in our community . Joe and Dolores Manaseri are down in Florida; Joe is getting his boat ready to spend the days fishing. Dolores like spending her days shopping and playing cards with the neighbors. A very happy and healthy birthday to Kristin Lockwood. Have a great week email me at leeniebeans@citlink.net or call 845/252-3568 if you have news.

BUSINESS BRIEFS New staff at Aesthetic Family Dentistry

KKPR adds Muller as social media manager

PORT JERVIS, NY — In December of Rupp’s career in dentistry began 12 2015, the family-owned dental practice, years ago. In the dental field, her experiAesthetic Family Dentistry, ences include orthodontics, office welcomed two new employees, management and assisting. With Corey Rupp and Karen Reome more than 20 years of experience to the team. Filling the roles of in the dental industry, Reome patient services and adminisbrings a wealth of experience trative assistant, respectively, and new ideas to the practice. Rupp and Reome will help conOriginally starting her career tinue to the practice’s growth. as an assistant with us, Ms. ReContributed photos As a patients services coordiome went on to become a part of Corey Rupp nator, Rupp will be responsible the management team at another for responding to individual practice. After 15 years at her prepatient preferences, needs and vious position, she has returned values, and ensuring that Aesto Aesthetic Family Dentistry in thetic Family Dentistry patient an administrative role. values guide all clinical deciFor more information, visit sions. Reome will be in charge www.AestheticFami lySmi les. of office services, maintenance com or call 845/856-5049. and overall work flow as the ad- Karen Reome ministrative assistant.

MILFORD, PA — KKPR Marketing & efforts for clients. As a team player, she Public Relations added another will also assist in the managefull-time member to its team, ment and coordination of addiwelcoming Barbara Muller of tional projects. Port Jervis, NY as its social me“At the time, I wasn’t looking dia maven. She will be responfor another employee to join sible for managing all social our team of ‘doers’,” said Kamedia accounts for the agency trina Foster, founder of KKPR and its clients, as well as finding Marketing & Public Relations. new ways to enhance each social “Barbara initially came to us as Contributed photo platform. an intern for college credit in Barbara Muller Muller will use a multitude of the fall and over the course of social media platforms to increase each the last few months, she’s really carved client’s brand awareness, communicate a place for herself on the team. We are with both existing and future customproud to have her join the KKPR famers, and develop conversations and reily.” lationships with other mavens to help For more information visit www.kk further the brands of all KKPR’s clients. mpr.com or look for KKPR on Facebook, In addition to social media, Muller will LinkedIn, Twitter, Google+ and Instaassist in the traditional public relations gram.

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ORGANIZATIONAL NEWS Lacawac holds Fire & Ice fundraiser SCRANTON, PA — Lacawac Sanctuary and Field Station will host its second annual Fire and Ice cocktail event and art exhibition on Thursday, January 21 from 6 to 8 p.m. at The Colonnade. There will be food, drinks and all things in support of environmental education and science outreach for K to 12 school programs in Lackawanna, Luzerne, Pike and Wayne counties. The event is open to the public and is a 21+ event. The Colonnade will provide heavy hors d’oeuvres; a cash bar will be available. Attire is completely your choice but weather appropriate. That means, it’s fine if you want to wear your

cute party dress or cool new shirt, but if it’s cold and blizzard-y out and you can’t imagine wearing anything but flannellined jeans and a big sweater, that’s also fine. New this year, there will be a special art exhibition titled “Immersion” by local artist Heidi Van Lueven. Heidi is a recent Lacawac artist-in-residence who draws much inspiration from nature and its intertwining microcosms. To make a reservation, contact Lacawac at info@lacawac.org or call 570/689-9494. Tickets cost $25 and can also be purchased online at fire-ice-2016.brownpapertickets.com.

Democratic forum for potential candidates KAUNEONGA LAKE, NY — The Democratic Women of Sullivan County (DWSC) will host a Democratic forum for individuals interested in running for the 19th Congressional District seat this November on Wednesday, January 20 at 7 p.m., immediately following the DWSC’s 6 p.m. annual reorganizational meeting. The meeting and forum will take place at Sorella’s Restaurant. Among the attendees will be Julian Schreibman (Ulster County), Will Yandik (Columbia County) and Zephyr Teachout

(Dutchess County). Others who have been invited include Margo Miller (Dutchess County), Dan Ahouse (Ulster County) and Elliott Auerbach (Ulster County). Dinner will include sodas, salad, meatballs, broccoli and chicken. Pay at the door; the cost is $15 per person, inclusive. All DWSC dues-paying members may participate in the vote for officers at the 6 p.m. meeting. New members are welcome. If you plan to attend either meeting, RSVP to donnaschick@yahoo.com by January 18.

Read down your fines MONTICELLO, NY — Ethelbert B. Crawford Library is offering young cardholders a great opportunity to pay overdue fines on their accounts, just by reading. Pick up a “Read Down Your Fines” form at the children’s information desk, and read. If you’re too young to read, have someone read to you. Books, e-books, audio books, newspaper, and magazines are all eligible reading material. After reading, fill out the form indicating the title(s) and author(s) of what you read, whether you’d recommend what you’ve read to your friends,

and the number of minutes you spent reading. For every 20 minutes of reading done by/with the child/teen, the library will reduce the overdue fines by $1 on the account that reflects the charges. After you’re done reading, have a responsible adult sign the form and bring it to the children’s information desk on the second floor of the library, and eligible fines will be waived. Only kids and teens through age 17 are eligible to read down their fines. For more information call 845/794-4660.

DEATH NOTICES Stacey Pinder Baldassano

Memorial for Jack Yelle

Stacey Pinder Baldassano of Damascus, PA died Saturday January 9, 2016 at Wayne Memorial Hospital Honesdale, PA. She was 39. Services will be private. No ﬂowers please. Memorial contributions can be made to the Abrahamsville Church, or the Equinunk Fire Department.

Celebrate the life of one of Sullivan County’s local artists, watercolorist Jack Yelle, a teacher and owner of Morning Star Creations with his wife, Pat Yelle, A memorial for Jack Yelle will be held on Saturday, January 16 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Roscoe Fire House/Community Center, Roscoe, NY.

Open for dinner Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays walk ins welcome! Thursdays are NY State Happy Hour - 1/2 price on all NY State drinks Now accepting Valentine’s Day Reservations!

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LOOKING BACK

By Ann O’Hara

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On the night of February 28, 1902, the Lackawaxen River was blocked by a huge ice gorge that formed above the Park Lake dam. Continuing heavy rain fell on melting snow and filled the banks of the river to overflowing. The waters continued to rise after sundown, flooding streets, sidewalks and homes; in a very short time one-third of the town was inundated. Finally, about midnight, the ice jam broke, sending huge chunks of ice through the town, taking out the Main Street bridge and severing the gas line that serviced the upper end of the borough. At midnight the electricity went out. Many residents were out on March 1 taking photographs of the damage, like this one taken on Church Street. Honesdale was not the only community that suffered from the flood. River valleys throughout the East and Midwest states were nearly all swept by damaging floods. From the collection of the Wayne County Historical Society (www.waynehistory.org), 810 Main St., Honesdale, open Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 a.m., January through mid-April.

SCVA travel guide available FERNDALE, NY — The 2016 Sullivan Catskills Travel Guide is now available. Over 150,000 copies of the guide were produced. It is a comprehensive tool for travelers’ use when considering the Sullivan Catskills as a vacation destination. The 2016 guide will be at information centers and will be used at national and international trade and travel shows. Referring to the New York Times Travel Show and the Garden State Outdoor Sports Show held earlier this month, Roberta Byron-Lockwood, president/ CEO of the Sullivan County Visitors Association said, “It was essential to have the new guide available for the thousands of consumers attending these shows.” This year marks the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service (NPS), and there is a special section in the guide recognizing the Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River. The back cover features a photo of a fisherman casting in the Delaware River. There is also a new “Did You Know” feature presenting historical facts contributed by John Conway, county historian, about the Sullivan Catsikills. The guide is available at the SCVA office at 100 Sullivan Ave. in Ferndale.

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HOUSE CALLS

Joseph A. D’Abbraccio, D.V.M.

Indoor-only cats: Are vet visits needed?

eeping a cat indoors is a very responsible decision, especially when being concerned about the safety not only of your cat, but also of the local wildlife population. Indoor/outdoor cats exercise their complete predatory instincts and are responsible for the devastation of many birds, rodents and other small animals. Some of them may be endangered. But while living indoors is certainly safer overall than living outdoors for a cat, and indoor living contributes to a longer life expectancy, regular veterinary care is still very important.

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Laboratory testing Blood work is an important component to preventative healthcare for cats. Older cats are especially at risk for chronic kidney failure. Many cats also suffer from over-active thyroids (hyperthyroidism), which cause them to lose weight despite good appetite. These are some of the many diseases that can be found in regular blood work. If discovered early and properly addressed, they have very good outcomes. Being an indoor-only cat is not a good enough reason not to seek routine preventative veterinary care for your feline. [Joseph A. D’Abbraccio, D.V.M. of Catskill Veterinary Services, PLLC can be contacted at jdabbracciodvm@gmail. com. Visit https://www.facebook.com/ CatskillVeterinaryServices or www. catskillvetservices.co.]

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Things to do when ‘there’s nothing to do’ By ISABEL BRAVERMAN Scattergories? And if you do want to leave your house, The Cooperage hosts a regular Game Night (see p. 18). Hang out with your cat Don’t have a cat? Get one.

he wintertime is when things slow down, and it’s easy to get bogged down in the feeling that “there’s nothing to do.” But winter brings its own set of activities. Some people enjoy this time to settle down, relax and stay at home. Others like to get out and do as much as possible, daring to brave the cold and snow. Here’s a guide for what to do, both indoors and outdoors.

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If you want to stay inside Watch Netflix Or “Netflix and chill” as the kids say. Staying in and watching Netflix could be my day job, and I could win an award because I am so good at it. As such, I have some pretty good recommendations. My picks are for television series on Netflix and Hulu, divided into comedy and drama. I tried to pick options that are off the beaten path (everyone knows about “Orange is the New Black”). Netflix

Comedy: “Maron,” in which comedian Marc Maron gives a ﬁctionalized look into his life and popular podcast. “Detectorists,” in which two friends bond over a love of metal detecting and hunt for the ultimate treasure. British comedy at its ﬁnest. “Master of None,” in which Aziz Ansari plays an actor in NYC roughing it out in the game of love. Drama: “Mad Men.” I know that’s a popular choice, but hey, it took me this long to start watching it and maybe you are like me. “Narcos.” Follow the twists and turns of this real-life story about Colombia’s biggest drug lord Pablo Escobar. Hulu

Comedy: “Diﬃcult People.” Billy Eichner (host of “Billy on the Street”) and Julie Klausner play two best friends trying to hack it in the TV writing business, if only they could get over their laziness and bitterness. “New Girl.” Quirky Zooey Deschanel lives with four male roommates; zany antics ensue. “Parks and Recreation.” If you love Amy Poehler, funny people, and “The Oﬃce,” watch this show. Drama: One word: “Fargo.” This anthology series is based on the movie of the same name. It stars Billy Bob Thornton

as the ultimate bad guy, and takes place in Minnesota—so be prepared to start accidentally talking in a Midwest accent. Cook something complicated Winter is the perfect time to cook delicious and nourishing meals. Something about the cold makes you want to feed your body the right way, and let’s face it, eat more than usual. Warm soups and stews, or maybe a roast are good options. Searching for recipes? Look no further than our monthly food

column, Relish Everyday, by Laura Silverman. And for ingredients? There are farmers’ markets still open in Honesdale and Callicoon (see page 18). Do a puzzle It could be the New York Times crossword puzzle. Monday is the easiest, but try your hand at the challenging Sunday puzzle, which I’m happy to get one clue right. Putting together a puzzle is a great group/family activity for all ages. And even if you don’t want to leave your house, nothing is stopping you from inviting people over! Invite your friends over for game night; may I suggest

Skiing/snowshoe This one is pretty obvious—but you can get some help (and company) from the Catskill Nordic Ski Club. See last week’s River Reporter, or www.riverreporter. com/outdoors/4302/2016/01/06/nordicski-club-plans-skihike-dates. Eagle ogling You can find your own spots to view eagles on venues along the Delaware, Mongaup and other local waterways, or you can join the Delaware Highlands Conservancy, which holds a series of bus tours. The next one is this Saturday, January 16 at 10 a.m., meeting at the Upper Delaware Visitor Center in Lackawaxen, PA. They’re also holding an Eagle Day on Saturday, January 23 at the Wallenpaupack Environmental Learning Center (delawarehighlands. org/newsevents/eventdates). Get to the library The many local libraries don’t slow down during the winter months. All have regularly occurring events such as computer support, knitting group, classes of various kinds and more, as well as one-time events. The Western Sullivan Public Library (www. wsplonline.org) has branches in Narrowsburg, Callicoon and Jeffersonville. The Wayne Library Alliance (www.waynelibraries.org) has multiple locations throughout Wayne, and there are two libraries in Pike (www. pcpl.org). The Hub in Port Jervis (www. portjervislibrary.org) and E.B. Crawford in Monticello (www.ebcrawfordlibrary. org) host a huge variety of events for all ages. For anything from learning how to make a terrarium to Lego contests for kids to celebrating National Popcorn Day, check out the libraries (and check out some books for when you want to stay at home, too). OK, there are events after all If you’ve flipped to some of our page references above, you already know that there really are things to do, even in winter. Did you know that our events calendar, Where and When, is also online 24/7? Visit www.riverreporter.com/where-when.

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HAWLEY, PA â&#x20AC;&#x201D; World-renowned and innovative guitar ensemble, New West Guitar Group (NWGG), will play in the Boiler Room of the Silk Mill on Friday, January 15 at 8 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x153;NWGG has developed a widespread reputation as one of the premier guitar ensembles in the world. Their signature sound comes from an innovative style that highlights rhythm, beauty and virtuosity through combining acoustic and electric guitars,â&#x20AC;? said Jill Carletti, managing director of Harmony Presents. The groupâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s music is regularly featured on NPR and jazz radio stations. Harmony Presents concerts take place in the historic Boiler Room of the Hawley Silk Mill located on the ground floor at 8 Silk Mill Dr. Audiences are encouraged to arrive early for preferred seating. Cocoon Coffee House caters snacks, coffee, wine and beer on site prior to the shows and during intermission. Tickets cost from $19 to $24, depending on how early purchased. They can be purchased either online at www.harmonypresents.com or in person by visiting AMSkier Insurance at 209 Main St. during regular business hours and on Saturdays between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. Call 570/588-8077.

Poetry reading at the library MONTICELLO, NY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Members of the Country Voices Poetry Group will read their original works in the reading room of the new Ethelbert B. Crawford Public Library, 479 Broadway, on Wednesday, January 20 at 6:30 p.m. The poets will read from a variety of themes from their recently published chapbook, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Country Voices Poetry.â&#x20AC;? This is the first publication of creative offerings by Country Voices Poetry Group, established in 2014, to be released to the local community. Enjoy discussion with the poets. Copies of their work will be presented for sale. For more information email Mary Paige Lang-Clouse, library director, at langclouse@rcls.org or call 845/794-4660. Continued on page 14

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Bluegrass in Hawley HAWLEY, PA — Harmony Presents will feature the Americana bluegrass rock band, Nora Jane Struthers and the Party Line, at the Hawley Silk Mill on Saturday, January 16 at 8 p.m. “We’re so excited to feature this incredible group. Fans of Dixie Chicks, Alison Krauss and Dolly Parton, take notice: Nora Jane Struthers embodies everything you could want in an Americana singer-songwriter,” said Jill Carletti, managing director of Harmony Presents. Ann Powers from NPR Music said, “Nora Jane Struthers is guided by fire. Struthers has [come] up with some of the most quietly powerful narratives within the new wave of Americana artists. The sound of the Party Line has progressed to include propulsive electric guitar and drums, and Struthers’ sweet voice is showing an edge, the better to meet the challenge.” Harmony Presents concerts take place in the Boiler Room of the Hawley Silk Mill, located on the ground floor at 8 Silk Dr. Tickets cost from $19 to $24, depending on how early purchased, and can be obtained either online at www.harmony presents.com or in person by visiting AMSkier Insurance at 209 Main St. Call 570/588-8077. Harmony Presents is sponsored by Bold Gold Media.

NACL drama classes for kids at Narrowsburg Union NARROWSBURG, NY — NACL Theatre will hold a winter session of drama classes for children in grades K through 6. Classes will be held at The Narrowsburg Union located at 7 Erie Ave. They will be held Saturday mornings starting on January 23 and run for eight weeks. Children’s Creative Drama engages children in theatre games and original play-making practices that focus on imagination, collaborative play-making and skills that build theatrical expression. Classes will be taught by NACL artistic director Tannis Kowalchuk and are held from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. for grades K to two and 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for grades three to six. The cost is $95. Scholarships are available. To register email tannis@nacl.org.

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LIVINGSTON MANOR, NY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Catskill Art Society (CAS) will begin its 2016 Exhibition Season with â&#x20AC;&#x153;Into the Storm,â&#x20AC;? featuring artwork by Daniel Angeli, and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Candy Spilner, Paintings,â&#x20AC;? featuring three-dimensional wall constructions by Candy Spilner, at the CAS Arts Center at 48 Main St., from January 30 through February 28. CAS will host an artistsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; talk on Saturday, January 30 at 2 p.m., followed immediately by a free opening reception from 3 to 5 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. The large constructed shapes of Spillnerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s work are derived from twisted and gnarly roots that refer to the figure with gesture and scale and a suggestion of movement. The brightly colored forms oscillate and come alive on the wall. Her inspiraâ&#x20AC;&#x153;Cracked Hullâ&#x20AC;? by Daniel Angeli tion comes from art history and from her travels. Trips to Bali, Indonesia in particular fuel her work and allow her to make calculations she never might have imagined. The work of Angeli is based on the chaos and bewilderment his grandfather experienced as a tank driver in World War II. In this current exhibition, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Into the Storm,â&#x20AC;? he explores and depicts experiences of tragedy, catastrophe and disaster. Made from scrap-wood, metal and debris that fly across the surface of the painting, in the end, they are solely gestures of paint and remain open to interpretation. Gallery hours at the CAS Arts Center are Monday and Thursday through Saturday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The CAS Arts Center is wheelchair accessible.

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Act Underground founding members Dorothy Hartz, left, Sean Harrington, Kyoshin Lohr and Wendy Kaufman engaged in a lively discussion with a sizable crowd of community members interested in the formation of a new theatre company in Narrowsburg, NY. surfed the web, distracted by the dog practicing rolling her Rrrr’s in the next room. “Interested in being part of a Theatre Company?” I read. “‘Act Underground’ founder Kyoshin Lohr and artistic director Wendy Kaufman invite you to an organizational meeting,” the online poster informed me. While I’m not sure that I’m interested in being a part of a theatre company, per se, I’m certainly interested in seeing who is, and the ad also indicated that some performances would be presented at the Tusten Theatre, which is both beautiful and (IMHO) underused. Surprised to see a lively crowd taking their seats, Lohr echoed my sentiments while addressing the room. “Maybe we’re not crazy,” she chuckled. “It looks like people really are interested in creating a community theatre here, in Narrowsburg.” Nodding enthusiastically, Kaufman heartily agreed. “Theatre isn’t art,” she intoned, with an appropriately dramatic gesture, “until it involves community!” The board of directors, including Kaufman, Lohr, Dorothy Hartz and Sean Harrington all said a few words (well, Kaufman quite effusively said a lot—LOL) before DVAA executive director Elaine Gigeure expressed the Arts Al-

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liance’s support of the theatre group’s formation. A spirited conversation involving everyone in attendance took place following the opening remarks, and I was suitably impressed with the board’s credentials, their commitment to the theatre and the interest expressed by the community itself. Unbeknownst to me, the dog had filled out a form on my behalf, which indicated that I could be persuaded to attend another meeting, “knows how to make wigs,” and was “interested in painting sets”—but before I could grab it from her grubby little paw, Kaufman was gleefully waving it in my face assuring me that I would “fit right in” and that she was hopeful that I would return. “You should have a Facebook page,” I responded. “Uh oh” I thought. Does that (www. facebook.com/ACT-Underground-Theatre) mean I’m involved? Staycation, my foot! I fumed at my little Cuban dog. “Next year—Barbados… and you’re staying home!”

Always hopeful, Dharma the Wonder Dog dug up her iPawed and brushed up on her Spanish before learning that we would be spending vacation at home this year.

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o far, 2016 has been different. With little to no snow and temperatures fluctuating between zero and fifty degrees, trying to make a decision regarding a vacation destination this year was puzzling. Now that sanctions have been lifted in Cuba, the dog has been hounding me to make reservations for the two of us to visit her homeland, since she is Havanese, which literally means “Little Havana.” But when I checked on fares and scanned our savings account, I realized we could afford to go to Hortonville, or maybe even travel as far afield as Honesdale in the exotic land of Pennsylvania— if I scrimped a little. “Looks like we’re staying home again, Lassie,” I sighed, tossing my checkbook into the fire. “Maybe I should just go to work. I’m already bored.” Eyeing my crumpled list of New Year’s resolutions waiting to be recycled, I picked it up and checked on my progress. With a modest seven items enumerated, I couldn’t help but notice that (surprise!) not a single one had been dealt with. “Does it count as a vacation if we just stay home?” I asked, but realized I was talking to myself, since Dharma was engrossed in her Spanish lesson, which she had loaded onto her iPawed, having recently discovered that there’s an app for that. “More like a ‘staycation,’” I sighed. Hey! Did I just coin a new word? I’ll be famous! As my fingers flew over the keyboard, I searched the Internet for any reference to my newfound, brilliant tweaking of the English language. “A staycation is a period in which an individual stays home and participates in leisure activity,” I read, crestfallen that someone had beaten me to it. The Wikipedia definition went on to say that “staycations achieved popularity in the U.S. during the financial crisis of 2007-2010,” and that “most of the time it involves dining out more frequently than usual.” Okay, then. “Not only am I behind the times,” I whimpered in the general direction of the pup, “but I’m still having a financial crisis… and I’m pretty sure that we won’t be dining out.” The site went on to recommend activities such as paintball, hiking, or visiting museums, all of which sounded like work to me, so I glanced at my list again. “Clean up office space,” it said in print that was both bold and underlined. Shaking my head, I vowed to begin that project “tomorrow,” and

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Open play @ your library

Battle of the Books meeting

CALLICOON â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Open play, Thursdays 10-11:30am at the Delaware Free Branch/Western Sullivan Public Library in Callicoon. Join for a slightly structured playtime. Drop in and see whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going on. Preregistration not required. Email kohara@rcls.org or call 845/887-4040.

CALLICOON â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 6:30-7pm at the Delaware Free Branch/Western Sullivan Public Library in Callicoon. Are you age 12 to 18? Do you love trivia? Battle of the Books Teams read 5 books and â&#x20AC;&#x153;battleâ&#x20AC;? other Sullivan County teams to test their trivia knowledge. Email kohara@rcls.org or call 845/887-4040 for more information.

Fri., Jan. 15

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New West Guitar Group at Harmony Presents in the Hawley Silk Mill

HAWLEY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; New West Guitar Group at Harmony Presents in the Hawley Silk Mill, 8pm. The group has developed a widespread reputation as one of the premier guitar ensembles in the world. Tickets: $19-$24.

Sat., Jan. 16

Wed., Jan. 20 â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Wash the soap-operaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;

Eagle Watch Bus Tour

LACKAWAXEN â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Join Delaware Highlands Conservancy and learn about eagles in our region, how they returned from the brink of extinction, and the habitat they need to thrive, while you take a scenic drive with an expert guide on a heated bus and look for eagles. Seats are limited and reservations are required. 845/583-1010.

Lego Club

CALLICOON â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Lego Club meets the third Saturday each month at the Delaware Free Branch/Western Sullivan Public Library, 1-3pm. Drop in and see who can make the coolest Lego creations. Ages 3+. Email kohara@rcls.org or call 845/887-4040.

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JEFFERSONVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Open play, Saturdays, 10-11:30am at the Jeffersonville Branch/Western Sullivan Public Library. Slightly structured playtime. Preregistration not required. Email kohara@rcls.org or call 845/482-4350.

Country Voices Poetry group reading

MONTICELLO â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Members of the Country Voices Poetry Group read their original works in the reading room of the new Ethelbert B. Crawford Public Library, 479 Broadway, 6:30pm.

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NARROWSBURG â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Open play, Wednesdays 10-11:30am at the TustenCochecton Branch/Western Sullivan Public Library in Narrowsburg. Join for a slightly structured playtime. Drop in and see whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going on. Preregistration not required. Email kohara@rcls.org or call 845/252-3360 for more information.

Rock Hill Business and Community Association meeting

ROCK Hill â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Rock Hill Business and Community Association meeting at the firehouse, 7pm. Vote on officers and the 2016 budget.

Thurs., Jan. 21 Game Night

HONESDALE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Game Night at The Cooperage, 6-9pm. All kinds of games will be provided, or you can bring your own. Donations accepted. 570/2532020.

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Sun., Jan. 17 Callicoon Indoor Farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Market

CALLICOON â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Callicoon Indoor Farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Market at the Delaware Youth Center, 11am-2pm. Winter market dates are January 17 & 31, February 14 & 28, March 13, April 3 & 17.

Guitar clinic with Scott Ainslie

HONESDALE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Blues master Scott Ainslie offers a workshop titled â&#x20AC;&#x153;Blues: Give Me Your Right Handâ&#x20AC;? from 1 to 3:30 p.m. at The Cooperage, 1030 Main St. The cost is $45 and pre-registration is required. HONESDALE â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Scott Ainslie in an early afternoon concert at The Cooperage, 1020 Main St., from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The suggested donation is $15 in advance, $20 at the door. Call 845/252-6783.

Sat., Jan. 23 Eagle Day

HAWLEY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Delaware Highlands Conservancy and Talen Energy hold Eagle Day at the Wallenpaupack Environmental Learning Center. Live Birds of Prey presentations with Bill Streeter of the Delaware Valley Raptor Center (two opportunities at 1pm and again at 3pm) and hands-on activities.

Family Bingo

MASTHOPE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Lackawaxen EMS Family Bingo at Masthope Mountain Community Lodge, 196 Karl Hope Blvd., 7pm.

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NACL Drama Classes for Kids

NARROWSBURG â&#x20AC;&#x201D; NACL Theatre holds a winter drama classes for children in grades K-6 at the Narrowsburg Union. Classes held Saturday mornings starting January 23 and run for 8 weeks. 10:3011:30am for grades K-2 and 11:30-12:30 for grades 3-6. The cost is $95. To register email tannis@nacl.org.

Dupont Brothers at Harmony Presents

HAWLEY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Dupont Brothers at Harmony Presents at the Hawley Silk Mill, 8pm. The lyrics are perhaps as flowery as the music, poetry the basis for the construction of the tracks and a story clouded in ambiguity unfolding with each step. Tickets: $18-$23.

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R A H A MSV I L L E, NY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Time and the Valleys Museum located on St. Rte. 55 is seeking applications for its internship program. Interns are needed in several different areas, and all interns will gain experience working in a non-profit organization.Volunteer interns are needed for: Education: Interns will have the opportunity to develop and implement educational programming, and work directly teaching students. Archives: Interns will contribute to the effort to maintain, preserve, store and catalogue the collection. Exhibits: Interns will have the opportunity to help design and install new exhibits.

Marketing: Interns will have the opportunity to work with staff to develop marketing strategy for print and online publicity. Upper level high school, college students and all adults with free time are encouraged to apply. Hours are flexible to accommodate individual schedules. To apply, send an email discussing your interest in becoming an intern and any qualifications to info@timeandthevalleysmuseum.org . To learn more about the Time and the Valleys Museum, special events and programs, the latest exhibits, or about bringing your school or organization on a tour, visit www. timeandthevalleysmuseum.org or call 845/9857700.

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CALLICOON â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Personalized soap session with special herbs and oils at the Callicoon Branch/Western Sullivan Public Library, 5pm. Introduced and demonstrated by Gudrun Feigl of Mount Pleasant Herbary. Registration required. 845/252-3360.

HONESDALE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Main Street Farmers Market indoors at The Cooperage, 1030 Main St, 11am to 1pm. Find a variety of locally grown, seasonal and fresh vegetables and fruits, meats, eggs, breads, pastries, jams & jellies, even a pop-up eatery.

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CALLICOON â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 5-6pm at the Delaware Free Branch/Western Sullivan Public Library in Callicoon. Meet Dharma, a certified cutie, and learn what it takes to be a service animal. Find out all the different ways a service animal can help their human friends. Registration required. Email kohara@rcls.org or call 845/887-4040.

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Legal Notice 481 Central Ave LLC Arts of Org filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 12/7/15. Office in Sullivan Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served & shall mail process to 72 Middlton St, Brooklyn, NY 11206. Purpose: General. Notice of Formation of Sushi Tokyo Upstate, LLC. Arts of Org. filed with New York Secy of State (SSNY) on 11/25/15. Office location: Sullivan County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 1178 Rt. 52, Loch Sheldrake, NY 12759. Purpose: any lawful activity. ATTENTION RESIDENTS OF LUMBERLAND PLEASE BE ADVISED that the Tax Collector of the Town of Lumberland has received the 2016 Tax Roll and Warrant for the collection of taxes. Taxes will be received by the Tax Collector at the Municipal Building adjacent to the Town Hall, 1054 Proctor Road, Glen Spey, New York on the days and times indicated below: Monday through Friday â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 10:00 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2:00 p.m. for the months of January, February & March 2016. Saturday, January 30, 2016 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 9:00 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 12:00 p.m. Saturday, February 27, 2016 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 9:00 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 12:00 p.m. Saturday, March 26, 2016 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 9:00 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 12:00 p.m. SCHEDULE OF FEES January par. Feb. 1%, March 2%. AFTER APRIL 1, 2016 the taxes will be payable to the County Treasurer with interest in accordance with Section 924-A Real Property Tax Law, Respectfully, Virginia V. Horn. Tax Collector Wurtsboro Trucking LLC Arts of Org filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 11/13/15. Office in Sullivan Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served & shall mail process to 35 Laura Jean Ln, Wurtsboro, NY 12790. Purpose: General. Regency Futures Three, LLC Arts of Org. filed SSNY 12/29/15. Office: Sullivan Co. SSNY design. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served & mail to 4 Redwood Rd Woodridge NY 12789 General purpose Regency Futures, LLC Arts of Org. filed SSNY 12/29/15. Office: Sullivan Co. SSNY design. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served & mail to 4 Redwood Rd Woodridge NY 12789 General purpose Regency Futures Two, LLC Arts of Org. filed SSNY 12/29/15. Office: Sullivan Co. SSNY design. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served & mail to 4 Redwood Rd Woodridge NY 12789 General purpose SECTION 001116 INVITATION TO BID Sealed bids for the: TOWN OF TUSTEN BIG EDDY ESPLANADE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; OVERLOOK

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will be received at the following address: Town of Tusten, Town Hall 210 Bridge Street Narrowsburg, New York 12764 until 11:00 am local time on Wednesday, February 24, 2016. The project generally consists of the following work: Removal of existing overlook deck and associated sidewalk, pavement, retaining walls, and railings; construction of new overlook, sidewalk, permanent excavation support system; salvage and relocation of existing signage, planters, telescope; erosion and sediment control; and site restoration. A pre-bid meeting will be held at the Town of Tusten Town Hall at 11:00 am local time on Friday, February 12, 2016. Work shall be substantially completed within 120 calendar days of the notice to proceed and ready for final payment 30 calendar days after substantial completion. The Bid will be received on a lump sum basis with alternates, if included. The Bid should not include sales and compensating use taxes on materials incorporated into the work. If the Bid is actually received by mail or by hand after the appointed time on the date specified it shall be rejected, notwithstanding that such Bid may have been placed in a mail box or other mail receptacle regularly maintained by the United States Postal Service before such time, and ordinarily in sufficient time to have been delivered on time. Bid security in the amount of 5% of the Bid must accompany the Bid in accordance with the Instruction to Bidders. The successful Bidder will be required to furnish a performance bond and a payment bond, each in an amount equal to 100% of the contract price. Drawings and Specifications may be examined at the following locations: Town of Tusten 210 Bridge Street Narrowsburg, New York 12764 Tel: (845) 252-7146 The Chazen

Companies 547 River Street Troy, New York 12180 Tel: (518) 273-0055 The bidding and contract documents for this Project are available on compact disc (CD) only. Copies of the documents may be obtained from The Chazen Companies at no charge. If contract documents are ordered requested to be mailed a $15.00, non-refundable payment must be provided to cover shipping and handling. Mail orders must include a cover letter specifically indicating which bid documents are being requested. Checks for the Contract Documents shall be made payable to “The Chazen Companies.” Note that only bidders who purchase sets from and are registered with The Chazen Companies will receive notification of Addenda. This project is publicly funded. The Bidders must comply with New York State Department of Labor Prevailing Wage Rate Schedule and conditions of employment. A WBE contract goal of 10% and a MBE contract goal of 10% have been established for this project. The bidder shall make good faith efforts to meet the contract goal for both WBE and MBE participation in the performance of this contract. Attention of Bidders is particularly called to the requirements for ensuring that employees and applicants for employment are not discriminated against because of their race, color, religion, sex or national origin. The Town of Tusten, as Owner, reserves the right to waive any informalities or irregularities in the Bid received, or to reject any Bid without explanation. By Order of: TOWN OF TUSTEN END OF SECTION - 001116

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of Administration with Limitations upon the Estate of the decedent to any eligible distributes or upon their default, to Nancy Buck, acting in her capacity as Public Administrator of the County of Sullivan, or to such other persons as may be entitled thereto. Petitioner further requested that the authority of the representative under the foregoing letters be limited as follows: Letters be limited to the acceptance of service of the Summons and Complaint in a lawsuit for foreclosure commenced by Generation Mortgage Company in the Supreme Court for the County of Sullivan, upon claims which arose on or about June 3, 2014 from the default on a Note and Mortgage secured by property located at 380 Old Loomis Road, Liberty County of Sullivan and State of New York, or for any subsequent action necessary to comply with the rules of the CPLR in an attempt to foreclose on the above-referenced property.

of Tusten for the year 2016. I will attend at the Town Hall, 210 Bridge Street Narrowsburg, in the Town of Tusten on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for the purpose of receiving the taxes listed on the said roll. Taxes can also be paid at the Catskill Hudson Bank, 122 Kirk Road, Lock Box 101, Narrowsburg, NY 12764 on Monday thru Friday 8:30 am to 5 pm, and Saturdays 9 am to Noon. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, that taxes may be paid on or before January 31, 2016 without penalty or interest. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that there is an optional payment schedule allowing for installment payments as follows:

January - 50% due by January 31, 2016. February – 25% due by February 29, 2016 at 1% interest on remaining account. March – 25% due by March 31, 2016 at 2% interest and subject to a $2.00 penalty. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, that pursuant to the provisions of the law, the tax roll of the Town of Tusten will be returned to the County Treasurer of the County of Sullivan on the 1st day of April, 2016. Dated: January 2, 2016 Nicole Peters Tax Collector, Town of Tusten

GYST ADVISORS LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 11/24/2015. Office in Sullivan Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to PO Box 394, White Lake, NY 12786. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. Principal business location: 153 Homestead

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Notice of Formation of B&S Zucker Family LLC. Arts of Org. filed with New York Secy of State (SSNY) on 12/24/15. Office location: Sullivan County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 1435 43rd St, Brooklyn, NY 11219. Purpose: any lawful activity. Bing Assets, LLC Arts of Org. filed SSNY12/15/15. Office: Sullivan Co. SSNY design. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served and shall mail copy to POB 151 White Lake, NY 12786 General purpose TY PROPERTIES UNIT 1 LLC. Art. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 12/02/15.Office: Sullivan County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, 63 West 107th Street, Unit 41, New York, NY 10025. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 43 Skillman LLC Arts of Org filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 12/7/15. Office in Sullivan Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served & shall mail process to 72 Middlton St, Brooklyn, NY 11206. Purpose: General. Notice of formation of 21 Dill LLC Articles of organization filed with the SSNY on10/21/2015. Office located in Sullivan county. SSNY has been designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail copy of any process served against the LLC to: The LLC,5014 16 Av #169 Brooklyn,NY 11204 Purpose: any lawful purpose Regency Futures Yees, LLC Arts of Org. filed SSNY 12/29/15. Office: Sullivan Co. SSNY design. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served & mail to 4 Redwood Rd Woodridge NY 12789 General purpose Notice of Formation of Wells Logistics LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 12/2/15. Office location: Sullivan County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 811 Sackett Lake Road, Monticello, NY 12701. Purpose: any lawful activity. ADMINISTRATION CITATION FILE NO. 2014-128/A SURROGATE’S COURT – SULLIVAN COUNTY CITATION THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK. By the grace of God Free and Independent, TO MAITLAND DOWSEY, NANY BUCK, as Public Administrator of the County of Sullivan. A petition having been duly filed by Generation Mortgage Company, whose principal office is located at 3565 Piedmont Road, NE, Suite 300, Atlanta, GA 30305. YOU ARE HEREBY CITED TO SHOW CAUSE before the Surrogate’s court of SULLIVAN COUNTY, at the Sullivan County Surrogate’s Court, 414 Broadway, Monticello, NY 12701 on February 16, 2016 at 1:30 o’clock in the afternoon, why a decree should not be made in the estate of Laurel D. Meyerhoff, lately domiciled at 380 Old Loomis Road, Liberty, in the County of Sullivan granting Letters

Notice of formation of 119 Leisure Lake Dr LLC Articles of organization filed with the SSNY on12/15/2015. Office located in Sullivan county. SSNY has been designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail copy of any process served against the LLC to: The LLC,293 Hewes St #2 Brooklyn,NY 11211 Purpose: any lawful purpose

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LEGAL NOTICE TOWN OF LUMBERLAND TOWN BOARD NOTICE OF 2016 MONTHLY MEETINGS The Town Board of the Town of Lumberland will hold a WORKSHOP MEETING on the FIRST WEDNESDAY of each month in the year 2016, at 7 p.m., in the Municipal Building, 1054 Proctor Road, Glen Spey, N.Y. and a REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING on the SECOND WEDNESDAY of each month, at 7 p.m., at the Town Hall, 1052 Proctor Road, Glen Spey, N.Y. All meetings are open to the Public. By Order of the Town Board Virginia V. Horn Town Clerk January 6, 2016 117 LEISURE LAKE DR, LLC Articles of Org. filed Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) 12/07/2015. Office location: Sullivan County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC for service of process. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 117 Leisure Lake Drive, Swan Lake, NY 12783. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 203 Wallabout LLC Arts of Org filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 12/7/15. Office in Sullivan Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served & shall mail process to 72 Middlton St, Brooklyn, NY 11206. Purpose: General. NOTICE OF RECEIPT OF TAX ROLL AND WARRANT TAKE NOTICE, that I, Nicole Peters, the undersigned Collector of Taxes of the Town of Tusten, County of Sullivan and State of New York, have duly received the Tax Roll and Warrant for the collection of taxes within the Town

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against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, 983 Amsterdam Avenue, Apartment 3A, New York, NY 10025. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

vice of process. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 115 Leisure Lake Drive, Swan Lake, NY 12783. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 811 Sackett Lake Road, Monticello, NY 12701. Purpose: any lawful activity.

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Regency Futures Four, LLC Arts of Org. filed SSNY 12/29/15. Office: Sullivan Co. SSNY design. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served & mail to 4 Redwood Rd Woodridge NY 12789 General purpose

Notice of Formation of Crystal Creek Enterprises LLC. Arts of Org. filed with New York Secy of State (SSNY) on 11/15/13. Office location: Sullivan County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: POB 222, Loch Sheldrake, NY 12759. Purpose: any lawful activity.

Notice of Formation of Waverly Gardens Members LLC. Arts of Org. filed with New York Secy of State (SSNY) on 10/30/15. Office location: Sullivan County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 295 Madison Ave, Ste 700, NY, NY 10017. Purpose: any lawful activity.

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his is destined to be a great year, especially for those who will be enjoying time on the water. We are off to a good start in January, aptly named for Janus, the god of beginnings. The word January also derives from the Latin word “ianua,” meaning “door.” January is the door to the coming year. Opportunities will abound, so let’s not just sit around gazing at our unfrozen lakes or ponds waiting for them to build up enough ice for our “tip-ups.” There is plenty to do in the meantime. Now is the time for all good fishers to prepare for the coming season. It is the time to check our equipment, add to the arsenal in our fly-fishing vests and tackle boxes. It is also a great time to plan or book a special trip. (Don’t we all deserve at least one every year?) It does not really matter if it is a trip of a lifetime to Patagonia in South America or a guided float from Long Eddy to Callicoon. It’s all good. So let’s get out and mark our calendars (you know, the one you got from Trout Unlimited, Bassmaster or FNBJ). The 24th Somerset Fly Fishing Show will run January 29, 30 and 31 at the Garden State Exhibit Center, Somerset NJ and is the world’s largest fly fishing show. Check the website at www.flyfishing show.com. This show has it all: casting instructions and demonstrations, seminars by experts, programs geared for women, (featuring Erin Phelan and Kelly Buchta of the Catskill Fly Fishing Center and Museum (CFFCM), right alongside celebrity Cathy Beck, fly-tying instruction, even a presentation by Jeff Skelding of Friends of the Upper Delaware River, who is scheduled to give a presentation

titled “The Future of the Upper Delaware River.” This is the big show, three solid days of demonstrations, lectures, exhibits and gear. You can buy just about anything from size 26 flies (little more than the size of the period at the end of this sentence) to your own drift boat or flats boat and everything in between. You can book a trip or two on the Delaware with one of the many amazing guides we have here. Several of our local guides will have a booth or literature at the show. If you want to carpool, just let me know. I will be going every day. Locally, there is the 11th annual Flyfest at CFFCM on Saturday, February 6 from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. This is a great antidote for winter doldrums and a great opportunity to share and learn from others. You can contact Rick Fischer, center coordinator, at fischington@hotmail.com, CFFCM at flyfish@catskill.net, Catskill Flies at flyshop@catskillflies.com, or call 607/498-6146. This is the time to plan your fishing year and get ready for 2016. It is my hope to have several columns devoted to anglers who have just experienced some extraordinary success or have some skills or techniques they would like to share. Doesn’t it always seem that some of the finest fish are always caught by a handful of local fishers? If you have a suggestion for someone who fits this category, please share with me. We all have the chance to make this year our best ever; the door to 2016 is open. Let’s embrace the opportunity and make it a year to remember. Tight lines to all!

NYCDEP announces art contest

EGION — New York City Department of Environmental Protection (NYCDEP) Commissioner Emily Lloyd has announced the 30th annual Water Resources Art and Poetry Contest. Second through 12-grade students attending public, independent, charter, or parochial schools and/or home-schooled in New York City and in the East and West of Hudson watersheds are invited to create original art and compose poetry that reflects an appreciation for our shared water resources. Students can submit poems and artwork including paintings, collages, three-dimensional models, photography, animation and videos of dance performances, public service announcements and songs based on five central themes: water, the drinking water system, wastewater treatment, harbor water quality, stewardship and climate change.

Entries will be accepted online until March 4, and a celebration honoring all student participants will take place in May. Teachers, parents and students can visit www.nyc.gov/dep/artandpoetry to view the contest guidelines and resource materials, submit entries online, see past winners and learn more about New York City water. Entries will be judged based on creativity in interpreting one or more of the contest themes, accuracy of information, originality and skill. An impartial panel of judges will review the entries and select art and poetry winners from each category (grades two to three, four to five, six to seven, eight to nine, and 10 to 12. For more information, visit nyc.gov/ dep, like us on Facebook at facebook. com/nycwater, or follow twitter.com/nycwater.

24 • JANUARY 14-20, 2016

THE RIVER REPORTER

The world at our feet

RIVER TALK

By Sandy Long

inter has arrived, but the snow, so far, has been minimal. Should the day come when you catch yourself whining about the weather, crabbing about cabin fever, or getting grumpy over the lack of color in the local landscape, get ahead of the gloom by getting down, as in—nearer to the ground. With so many things—at eye level and upward—tugging at our senses, it’s easy to lose track of the ground beneath us, and all the wonders we can encounter there. With a new year freshly here, set a goal to get to know what’s going on down in the zone where your feet usually hang out. Make your next walk a wakeup to heightened awareness by intentionally pausing every 20 steps or so and looking down. Turn your attention to whatever falls within a circle spanning roughly five feet around you. Then bend down, kneel, squat or sit, and take a closer look at the world underneath your feet. Give yourself time to see what’s there to be revealed. Rise, resume your ramble and repeat. Take along a camera, pen and pocket journal to capture the magic. You will find your mood delightfully improved, your sense of wonder fully restored and your temporary blues banished. Happy New Year!

Bright mushrooms such as these sac fungi are easy to spot and interesting to examine. Many wild mushrooms are toxic and best enjoyed by simply observing or photographing them in their habitat.

TRR photos by Sandy Long

While kneeling to examine the skeleton of a fish along the shoreline of Greeley Lake in Pennsylvania, I discovered this carnivorous sundew nestled into the moss at my feet. A close look revealed the mechanism by which the plant traps and digests insects. Tiny globules of a sticky enzyme are produced by nectar glands on tentacles covering the plant’s leaves. Insects become trapped in the gluey substance and the plant absorbs nutrients from its “prey.”

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Frost crystals atop sage leaves are an uplifting expression of nature’s artful beauty.

The River Reporter, the award-winning newspaper of the Upper Delaware River Region, is seeking an experienced Sales Associate to join its team. The ideal candidate will have a proven sales ability, be able to help drive competitive sales goals, aid in generating new accounts and provide topnotch service to our current customer base. Must be motivated, work well both on a team and individually and thrive on meeting challenging deadlines. This a great opportunity to join a team that is committed to serving the community and showcasing the breadth of business and leisure that the Upper Delaware River Region has to o΍er. Salary + Commissions.

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