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Lumberland — four years of bridge work By DAVID HULSE

LEN SPEY, NY — Pennsylvania and New York are going to spend $17.5 million to replace a historic one-lane bridge that many people didn’t want replaced. It will serve about 30 families, many of whom are part-time residents, and disrupt traffic on Route 97 for portions of four years. Lumberland Supervisor Nadia Rajsz on January 14 reported the news in a PennDOT update on their project to replace the 1904 Pond Eddy Bridge. According to PennDOT, the new bridge will be a two-span truss, like the existing bridge, but will include a concrete road deck, sidewalk, and a 40-ton carrying capacity. Some were skeptical about why a bridge with so little traffic, serving only the narrow Rosa Road, would need a bridge with tractor-trailer weight capacity, and questioned whether the bridge was being constructed in preparation for future energy exploration. That question is likely to arise again when PennDOT officials come to Lumberland and Shohola, PA for public information meetings this summer, on a date(s) yet to be determined. The old bridge will remain in service during three construction seasons, as the new one goes up some 55 feet upstream. The work is to begin in New York, in the summer of 2016, with the preparation of an access road and contractors’ staging area on nearby county property. Rajsz seemed to visualize the tight quarters as she read the description. “[The shore is] narrow in Pond Eddy. It isn’t like Barryville,” she said. The 2016 work includes laying rock for a causeway to the center of the river and constructing a new center pier and New York abutment.

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This is the Pony Eddy Bridge as seen from the Pennsylvania side. The spring of 2017 is to see construction of the New York side truss and the beginning of relocating material to the PA side and building a ramp from the new bridge to a causeway. Early in 2018, contractors will build an access road up to Rosa Road, where a new staging area will be located. Later in the spring, they will build a PA abutment and truss. The plan calls for demolition of the old bridge in 2019.

additional town roads. They also designated Rajsz to oversee a $30,000 engineering grant from the New York State Environmental Facilities Corp., and approved a local $30,000 match to the state grant, which together will fund a town-wide sewer feasibility study. The board also approved the appropriation of $750 to fund a town hall energy audit to be conducted by Gordon Smith.

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Traffic interruptions, with flaggers on hand, are scheduled only for one or two weeks throughout the project work. An informational website, not yet available, will update the ongoing project. In other business, the board approved appropriation of $407,000 for 2015 highway department road work including paving projects on the Van Tuyl, Bohan Lesky, and Leers roads, plus various smaller projects on 59.2 miles of

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Why is Cochecton growing? By LINDA DROLLINGER

AKE HUNTINGTON, NY — Most of the discussion and action items at the January 14 Cochecton Town Board meeting were centered around two topics introduced by code enforcement officer (CEO) Greg Semenetz: a marked increase in new construction building permit applications that includes multiple subdivision requests; and his recommendation that the town amend its existing junkyard ordinance to include an ad valorem clause. Semenetz, who also serves as CEO for neighboring towns, said that he sees Cochecton’s building growth spurt as part of an area trend, to which Supervisor Gary Maas replied, “Yes, the casino!” But Semenetz said, “I don’t think so. The two reasons cited for most of the building permit applications are the statewide fracking ban and lower gasoline prices.” Acknowledging that new construction makes for a busy planning board, it was remarked that this is a particularly inopportune time for the planning board to be without an attorney. Maas said that the town board will work with the planning board to appoint a new attorney at the earliest opportunity. Semenetz noted that Callicoon is the first town in Sullivan County to adopt a junkyard ordinance as part of its public health and safety code, prompted by that town’s longstanding legal battle with a property owner who refused to remove junked vehicles from his property. Callicoon’s former ordinance, similar to Cochecton’s current one, allows the town to fine and/or imprison a violator but cannot force the violator to remove the vehicles; to do that, the town must seek a court-ordered injunction, usually a long and costly legal proceeding. The new Callicoon ordinance permits the town to remove the vehicles and charge the cost of removal back to the property owner via a real property tax bill. Semenetz and town attorney Karen Mannino will together draft an amendment mirroring the language of Cochecton’s unsafe building ordinance. In other business, the board voted to adopt a facility-use policy for the new town hall, the resolution soon to be available on the town’s website. And the sewer system’s excessive grease discharge problem has apparently been solved. (Maas said there have been no grease discharges into the system in over two months). Although the sewer plant has been in operation since 1937, it has only recently come to the attention of the Delaware River Basin Commission, which will now exercise regulatory oversight of its operation as an integral part of its mission to safeguard the waters of Delaware River tributaries. Highway superintendent Kevin Esselman followed up on his presentation to the board at its last regular monthly meeting regarding comprehensive highway department accounting software. Having since obtained additional information on its capabilities and operation, Esselman told the board that the purchase price is $2,600, plus an annual fee of $750 for file backup and technical support services. He acknowledged that initial setup will be labor intensive, requiring hours each day, but he thought that it would be worth it in the long run, enabling a more complete and accurate accounting of materials inventory, fuel consumption, labor, equipment, and work completed on the 55.06 miles of town highway. For complete meeting minutes, full text of resolutions, and additional information on Cochecton government, see townofcochectonny.org.

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IN BRIEF USDA announces projects to improve Delaware River Watershed HARRISBURG, PA — Undersecretary for Natural Resources and Environment Ann Mills of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced projects in Pennsylvania and New Jersey that will receive over $15 million to improve water quality in the Delaware River Watershed as part of the new Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP). RCPP focuses on public-private partnerships to enable private companies, local communities and other non-government partners a way to invest in conservation efforts to help keep our private land resilient and water clean. Awarded funds will be dedicated to installing conservation practices and easements in northeastern Pennsylvania and New Jersey to accomplish a wide diversity of agricultural and natural resource goals, such as improving water and soil quality, restoring fish and wildlife habitat and preserving working agricultural and forest lands. In addition to providing USDA financial assistance funds, RCPP will expand upon conservation efforts of the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) by contributing funds and in-kind services such as outreach and technical assistance. According to partner Jim Baird, Mid-Atlantic director of American Farmland Trust (AFT), “These funds will directly support AFT’s core focus, sustaining economically viable, well managed farmland for future generations.”

Former Mamakating supervisor accused of knocking down activist WURTSBORO, NY — The former supervisor of the Town of Mamakating is accused of twice knocking a local activist to the sidewalk. Further, the former supervisor, Duane Roe Jr., warned the activist, Andrew Weil, not to put him or his daughter on Facebook. Ellenville Police Chief Phil Mattracion told a local media outlet his office would issue an appearance ticket to Roe, with the charge being second-degree harassment, which is a violation. In the past, Roe has been connected with developer Shalom Lamm, who has been attempting to build a controversial 396-town house unit in Bloomingburg. Weil said that he spotted Roe, and said “hello.” In response Roe lunged at him, and pushed him down. When Weil got up, Roe allegedly pushed him down again and threatened his safety.

Fire in raptor center MILFORD, PA — On January 8, a fire broke out in the Delaware Valley Raptor Center and the director’s personal residence at 416 Cummins Hill Rd. Executive Director Bill Streeter said, “I was thawing a frozen pipe and accidently ignited a piece of insulation paper backing which got swept up in a draft behind the wall. It was my fault. Stephanie and I got out OK and we saved the birds being treated indoors as well as our dog. Fire damage was limited to three rooms, but smoke damage has made the home unlivable for at least three months while we rebuild. He continued, “We are insured well, but there will still be losses that we cannot recoup the cost of, including lost program revenue. We are trying to keep doing as many education programs as we can, but everything is much harder because I am no longer on site at Cummins Hill.” Streeter wrote that he normally does not request extra donations during the year, but this time he is making an exception. He wrote, “Any donations to help us get back up and running as soon as possible will be greatly appreciated. Please write ‘Fire Fund’ on your check made out to DVRC and mail it to 416 Cummins Hill Rd., Milford, PA 18337. If your donation is not acknowledged immediately, be patient... Living in a hotel and commuting back and forth twice a day to feed birds and check on them as well as beginning to coordinate contents removal, demolition, cleaning and reconstruction can be exhausting.”

Man charged in nude photo case LIBERTY, NY — On January 15, the Village of Liberty Police Department arrested Michael Eason, 28, of Thompson after an investigation into the dissemination of pornographic material to a 14-year-old juvenile in Liberty. The girl had been sent naked pictures from an account in the name of a 16-year-old female and the individual had requested naked pictures of the younger girl in return. The investigation revealed that the social media account of the 16-year-old female was faked, and had been created and used by Eason. Further investigation revealed that Eason had been utilizing at least seven fake social media accounts with different names and profile pictures to communicate with individuals. Eason was charged with disseminating indecent material to a minor; seven counts of failure to register and verify Internet accounts as a registered sex offender, all felonies; and endangering the welfare of a child, a misdemeanor. MEMBER NYPA • MEMBER NNA

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Micro-breweries, parking up for zoning review By DAVID HULSE

LDRED, NY — The Highland Town Board on January 13 approved and sent two requests for zoning change reviews to the town planning board. The reviews involve two denied applications for variances that came before the zoning board of appeals on January 8—one involving a micro-brewery and the other for a parking variance. Supervisor Andrew Boyar said he had heard about the micro-brewery and “thought it was a terrific idea” that highlighted a need for a zoning change. “When the zoning was adopted, cell towers, wind mills and micro-breweries were on no one’s mind. Now, others have [micro-breweries] and it’s very fashionable and an incentive for local agriculture,” he said. He said the town board came up with an amendment proposal, which was referred to the town attorney, Michael Davidoff, who reviewed it and suggested Local Law #1. In compliance with state law, the town board resolution sought a planning board recommendation for consideration of the change and requested “a response if at all possible,” in time for the town board to consider on February 10. The board could then direct publication of advertising for the amendment and schedule a public hearing.

The second resolution asked the planners for “input and recommendations” on the question of the zoning ordinance’s parking requirements. A variance for these requirements was sought by developers of a controversial, proposed Eldred Dollar General store. It contained no request for an expedited review. Boyar said the question of whether the regulations were “too onerous” had arisen. He said the two issues were “similar but different… [parking allotments were] researched. We knew. It wasn’t pulled out of a hat. We’re just asking if the numbers are what they should be,” he said. During public comment, Charles Petersheim criticized Boyar for circulating a paper opposing the Dollar Store proposal. “I don’t object to his opinion, but it is not the supervisor’s role,” he said. Quoting supporting contemporary newspaper accounts following her departure, he also rebutted Boyar’s defense of assessor Lorry King’s re-appointment, which Petersheim noted had been made after he left the December meeting. “It’s yet to be seen if she brings the same attitude back again,” he said of King. Boyar renewed his confidence in King in response, saying Petersheim “takes certain numbers and plays with them.” Petersheim was gone again when Boyar spoke to Petersheim’s comments about his opposition to Dollar Store.

He apologized, saying he’d forgotten to respond earlier. Boyar said he had contacted Davidoff and state authorities to confirm his action, before making his Dollar Store opposition public. “You don’t give up your First Amendment right to free speech on becoming a public official,” he said. In other business, the board approved resolutions to accept a $219,199 bid from Campbell Freightliner of Orange County for the purchase of a Freightliner 1145D tandem dump truck, and another authorizing the attorney for the town to prepare paperwork for a seven-year, $265,000 bond to fund the purchase. Following an executive session, the board appointed Dennis Hatton to serve the unexpired term of assessment review board member Claire Sullivan, who earlier resigned. The recent death of Charles “Chuck” Myers was recognized with a moment of silence and several comments at the beginning of the session. Boyar said Myers “was unquestionably the most outstanding public servant that this town is ever likely to see… a remarkable person who set an example for others to aspire to and when faced with problems ask, ‘What would Chuck do?’” Councilman Jim Gutekunst said Myers was “the citizen of the decade… ” paused and then added, “of the century for that matter.”

Freezing rains bring fatalities By FRITZ MAYER

EGION — Freezing rain brought numerous accidents and at least two fatalities on January 18. Pablo Pons, 34, of Honesdale was ejected from his vehicle in a pile-up with at least 15 other vehicles on I-84 near Milford, PA. Police said that after Pons was thrown from his car, he was stuck by a tractor trailer and killed. Pons owned the Arthur Avenue Deli. His wife and 12-year-old son were also in

the vehicle when the accident occurred. The son was critically injured and died the next day from his injuries. Pablo’s wife Maria Pons escaped with less serious injuries. State police said that none of the victims was wearing a seatbelt. The incident occurred at about 10 a.m., and after the accident traffic was stopped on the interstate highway until about 4 p.m., causing an extensive back-up. Others involved in the accident were also injured and taken to hospitals. Some of the vehicles involved in the ac-

cident were left on the road until the next day. In another fatal accident, police say a 24-year-old Montgomery, NY man was killed after driving the wrong way in the westbound lanes of Route 17 in the Town of Mamkating at about 9:25 p.m. on the evening of January 18. State troopers say Nicholas Kay was killed as the result of a head-on collision just east of Exit 113. The other driver suffered injuries, but they were not lifethreatening, and he was transported to

a hospital by helicopter. In another incident, this one near Parksville, NY, a Coach USA bus driver was ejected from the bus on Route 17B near exit 98. The driver was seriously injured and was taken to Catskill Regional Medical Center in critical condition. The incident occurred in the late afternoon. The bus was not carrying any passengers at the time, and police say icy road conditions and excessive speed were factors in the accident.

Delaware fills town board position By ISABEL BRAVERMAN

ORTONVILLE, NY — A position on the Town of Delaware Town Board which had been left open after Councilman Harold Roeder resigned at the December meeting was filled on January 14 The board voted that the seat be filled by Chris Hermann, who ran on the Democratic line in the last election. During the meeting, Hermann was sworn in and took his seat with the rest of the board. Roeder resigned from the board because he had moved to Pennsylvania last year. There was contention, however, because he was still serving on the board while he had a house in PA. Some town Democrats claimed in September that Roeder was purposely staying on the town board until after the November election so that the position would not be open for a Democratic candidate

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The Town of Delaware Town Board appointed Chris Hermann to the council at its January meeting. The board now consists of Supervisor Ed Sykes, standing left, town clerk Tess McBeath and John Gains; and sitting, Cindy Herber, newly appointed Chris Hermann and Al Steppich.

to potentially run, and that the town board instead would make the decision on who would fill the spot. Many Democrats assumed that the appointee would be a Republican, which does not turn out to be the case. At the meeting Supervisor Ed Sykes remarked, “We thought it would be a good idea to reach across the aisle. It’s really not all politics. This board is all about what’s good for the town.” During public comment Steve Lundgren said, “I commend the board for being bipartisan in filling the position,” and Sykes again mentioned that it was not an issue of party lines. Roeder will still serve as the board’s Upper Delaware Council representative. After the meeting he said, “This town means a lot to me. I want to congratulate Chris, and welcome him to the frustration,” he said with a smile.

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Port Jervis utility increase opposed Support for white-water park

By ANYA TIKKA

ORT JERVIS, NY — Electricity and natural gas rate increases proposed by Orange and Rockland Utilities (O&R) to the New York State Public Service Commission (NYSPSC) came under scrutiny at the Port Jervis Council meeting on January 12. Councilmember George Belcher said Orange and Rockland rates are already among the highest in United States, and people simply couldn’t afford another rate hike. If the proposed hike goes through, O&R supplied electricity will be more expensive by 5.2%, and natural gas by a whopping 16.8%. Belcher read out a proposed council resolution, which stated in part, “The residents and businesses within the City of Port Jervis are already struggling to pay the high rates that Orange and Rockland charges, which include incredibly high delivery charges for energy services.” New York State allows O&R to charge separately for delivery and supply, resulting in higher energy charges than in many other states.

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Valerie Maginsky, executive director of the Port Jervis Community Development Agency, speaks about the grants the city is going to apply for. Belcher continued, “I sent emails to 10 different towns and cities, asking them also to oppose this rate increase. I’ve already received the acknowledgement from the Town of Deerpark that they have already done that, and are going forward notifying the commission. I also received acknowledgements from three private citizens who also have written letters to the commission opposing the increase… The more involvement in writing we have with the public service commission, the more chance we have at least to have a reduction in an increase. “ Mayor Kelly Decker, endorsing Belcher,

are available to low- to moderate-income residents. “To give you an idea, a family of four can make up to $66,000 per year to qualify,” Maginsky explained. The maximum grants available are $400,000 for the city to divide among approved applicants, and $40,000 per unit for each approved applicant. A public hearing regarding the grants has been scheduled prior to the next council meeting on January 26. Decker said the programs are part of the effort to rehabilitate the city, and the grants are intended for people who occupy the houses. “They are available to owner-occupied, one- to four-unit houses,” he said. The results of the grant applications will not be available for some time. In other business, Decker read out a letter of support from the Upper Delaware Scenic Byway for the proposed whitewater park project. The letter stated the UDSB is pleased to offer its support “on the basis of its potential to help stimulate the regional economy, enhance recreational opportunities, and improve river habitat.”

Tusten to repair town hall

By ISABEL BRAVERMAN

said, “As you can see, only three people wrote back that they sent letters. It’s certainly important that you send letters to the commissioners, because if they hear from three people, it doesn’t matter; if they hear a lot of people scream, ‘I don’t want the increase,’ they will take notice. That’s what you need to do, to scream from the mountain top.” The council members passed the resolution unanimously, and a copy of the adopted resolution will be sent to Kathleen Burgess, secretary of the NYSPSC. The plight of many Port Jervis residents who struggle with their bills came up again when Valerie Maginsky, executive director of the Port Jervis Community Development Agency, spoke about the new grants the agency is applying for. If funding is obtained, two different grants will be available to residents to fix houses within the city. She said, “Sixty-six percent of Port Jervis residents qualify for these grants.” The grants would come through the New York State Homes and Community Renewal Housing Trust Fund Corporation Office of Community Renewal grants

ARROWSBURG, NY — The Tusten Town Board has been discussing it for a while, and at its meeting on January 13 they voted on it: they will begin repairs to the Tusten Town Hall building. The board voted in favor of a resolution to spend up to $30,000 from the general reserve fund. The resolution reads: “Whereas, according to the town engineer’s report on the condition of the town hall, the town hall building is in need of extensive and costly repair, and whereas, the town board has put money in reserve for many years to be utilized for such projects; resolved that the Tusten Town Board be authorized to use up to $30,000 from the general reserve fund for the purpose of town hall building repair. This resolution is

subject to permissive referendum.” The town engineer’s report refers to a report done by town engineer Wes Illing in October of 2013. In it he writes, “The building appears to have been very well constructed and is generally in good condition. There are some minor issues associated with its age as is typical with older buildings.” The town hall was built in 1926 and the board estimates that it has not had repairs done in about 25 years. Illing’s report outlines four areas of repair: structure, drainage, means of egress, and maintenance. The recommended priorities include grit blasting the exterior, repairing stucco, repainting and caulking, constructing new footing drain, constructing a new emergency egress, eliminating the subgrade entrance, adding interior doors for access to the boiler room, replacing the concrete

walkway, retrofitting a floor drain, removing plywood on theatre windows, reconstructing the front patio area, and repairing the retaining wall for the parking lot. At the meeting, Supervisor Carol Wingert reminded the town board that it can use up to $30,000; the actual cost of the repairs may be more or less than that amount. The board will put each repair item out for bid. In other news, Tusten Town Board meetings will now begin at 6:30 p.m. The board is trying to make the meetings shorter, and they succeeded. This meeting was an hour and a half, whereas the previous month’s meeting was three hours long. The next meeting is on Tuesday, February 10 at 6:30 p.m. with a public hearing on the special districts prior to the meeting at 6:20 p.m.

Sullivan West adopts Alternative Veterans’ Tax Exemptions By LINDA DROLLINGER

AKE HUNTINGTON, NY — There was standing room only at the January 15 Sullivan West Central School district’s public hearing on adoption of New York State Alternative Veterans’ Tax Exemptions (AVTE) legislation. Attended by over 50 men and women veterans of wars as long ago as World War II and as recent as Afghanistan, the hearing also attracted non-veteran supporters of the proposed legislation. A dozen speakers, not all of them veterans, advocated

adoption of the legislation on the grounds that it constituted sound economic policy for the community as a whole. No one argued against AVTE adoption. The 30-minute hearing ended when there were no more speakers to be heard. Following a brief board of education meeting agenda, board members present voted unanimously to adopt both provisions of 458-A Property Tax Exemption: the exemptions based on degree of combat-related disability and the Gold Star Parent exemption for parents of a veteran killed in the line of duty. (Board

President Mary Scheutzow, Lucas Arzilli and student board member Isabella Kent were absent.) Sullivan West became the third district in Sullivan County to adopt AVTE, joining Eldred and Tri-Valley. To be eligible for 2015-16 exemptions, veterans or, in the case of Gold Star Parents, their parents, must file claims before March 1. Application forms should be available at all local assessors’ offices, but may also be found at www.tax. ny.gov/pdf/publications/orpts/veterans. pdf, along with eligibility criteria and instructions for completing the application.

Immediately before adjournment, Superintendent Nancy P. Hackett revealed just how personal this issue had become: her 92-year-old father, a former U.S. Marine Corps sergeant, asked her what she could do to guarantee that veterans receive benefit from this already signed legislation. “I’m going to call him now,” she said. Complete meeting minutes and full text of resolutions, including AVTE provisions, may be found at www.swcsd.org.

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Wing champs hope for another win By ANYA TIKKA

ARRYVILLE, NY — B.V.H. Sports Bar is trying to win the Hudson Valley Wingbowl contest for the third time running at the Saturday, January 24 Ramada Conference Center contest in Fishkill. Its wings have already been chosen twice as the best by the 1,200 to 1,500 annual visitors. Owner John Bouloukos said, “We hope we’ll win again. I’ve been working hard to make new sauces for the contest.” He works at the bar together with his brother Greg; both brothers make sauces, experimenting with the regulars who fill the bar on wing nights. “Many people come from an hour away to our wing night,” the beaming John said, adding the number of visitors increased significantly after the wins. The actual final contest in Fishkill has about 20 vendors each of whom brings several wing flavors. During the weeks

leading up to the annual competition, local eating contests take place in area bars, including B.V.H. The winners who ate the most wings in least time and create the least mess get to appear on K104.7 radio, and try to win in the Fishkill eating finals on the competition night, hoping to earn the grand price of $1,047. For a $25 entry fee, visitors get to try every wing flavor in the contest, as well as to dance to the tunes of three bands (rock, country and reggae); $45 gets you two wings of every flavor, free beer, and the use of a VIP lounge. This year features the celebrity professional woman wrestler and model Velvet Sky; and the event is judged by popular vote and celebrity judges. New this year is the Dessert Wing category, for which John has created the Apple Cinnabombs Sauce, made of roasted apples, cinnamon, and habanero peppers. “It’s sweet and spicy. It really is good, let me tell you,” he said enthusiastically.

For the other three categories of Best Buffalo Style, Most Creative Wings and the Hottest Wings, John has come up with new sauces, including Honey Garlic Sriracha, Buffalo Jalapeno Cheddar and White Trash Sauce: a spicy garlic mashed potato sauce. “White Trash Sauce is probably going to be a crowd favorite based on what I’ve seen testing with people here,” John recounted. He got the idea for the sauce from his grandmother who used to make a Greek potato item that you spread on bread like bruschetta. The wing itself is served with a little gravy drizzled on top, and a gravy dip on the side. “It’s real comfort food,” he explained. John started making wings at his dad’s restaurant in Albany as a teenager; in Barryville, he thought it was time to make the wings a little more interesting, and different from what was being served ‘everywhere’, and so he started making

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B.V.H. Sports Bar’s John Bouloukos stands next to one of the prize belts from wing competitions. his own sauces. He even hopes to eventually bottle his now award-winning sauces for retail sales. A bus leaves the B.V.H Bar 3 p.m. on Saturday for the 4:30 p.m. start, and the party goes on until 9 p.m. Tickets for $20 round trip are available from John at the B.V.H.; call 845/557-9903. By car, take Route 84 to exit 13, take the first left at the light, and Ramada Conference Center is on your right.

Damascus campground proposal sparks anxiety By LINDA DROLLINGER

AMASCUS, PA — Damascus residents turned out in force to attend the January 19 public hearing on the proposed conditional-use campground in a residential area along the Delaware River. Neither the icy parking lot, nor overcrowded supervisors meeting room kept worried residents from having their say. Although concerns were many and varied, ranging from trespass and property damage to late-night noise and potential ecological damage, there was one unifying worry: that whatever ordinances were put in place to address those concerns would be unenforceable. The 10-site campground on Hickory Lane off River Road, owned by Hal and Gladys Kaufmann, would permit recreational vehicles like fifth wheelers and popups, but would not permit tents or motor homes. Sites would be available for 180-day lease through purchase of a $3,000 license, a requirement that Kaufmann contends will tend to discourage transients and troublemakers and attract mature, responsible campers. Kaufmann and his attorney, Mark Zimmer, spent more than 50 minutes giving testimony and responding to

questions from supervisors Jeff Dexter, Joe Canfield, Steve Adams and Damascus Township solicitor Jeff Treat, before responding to questions put to them directly by Damascus residents. More than once, Zimmer explained that the campground, a commercial enterprise, could be operated in an area zoned for residential use because a non-conforming use variance on that property was granted in 1984. However, conditional use stipulation comes with the variance, meaning that the township may impose conditions under which the non-confirming use may occur. The purpose of the hearing was, in part, to determine those conditions and, in part, to clarify campground operating procedures and standards. Despite Kaufmann’s assurances that weapons, including firearms, crossbows, slingshots, and BB guns, as well as all illegal substances and alcoholic beverages would be prohibited on the campground, residents expressed fears about raucous behavior and late-night revelry by campers. Another concern frequently voiced was lack of trustworthy 24/7 onsite management. Kaufmann’s stated plan was to have one of the campers volunteer as manager, dealing with contingency situations as they arise. One resident asked Kaufmann if he intends to provide

financial support to the already stretched voluntary fire and ambulance services that will be further strained by the population of his campground. But it was another strained rural emergency service that the campground proposal highlighted; again and again, residents pointed out that there is no local law enforcement agency. The area is dependent entirely on Pennsylvania State Police for response to all criminal activity, major and minor. Several residents cited long response wait times, even for high-level threat activity, one woman saying that she had been asked by a state police dispatcher if she owned a gun. When she said yes, the dispatcher advised her to fire a warning shot in the air, because it would be another two to three hours before a trooper would be free to respond to her call. At the hearing’s conclusion, supervisors announced that all resident comments would be taken into consideration before a decision is made and that no decision would be made that night. Treat advised the supervisors to incorporate resident concerns into conditions of use, saying that failure to do so could result in a round of appeals that drags on for years.

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR

What’s our brand?

here are some locations around the world that have found ways to brand themselves in such a way that their products and/or services can be sold at a premium: Champagne for wine, Gruyères for cheese, the Hamptons or Martha’s Vinyard for summer fun and second-home heaven. The relationship of brand to economic welfare is clear: a brand gives some place, business, or group a unique identity for the goods and services that it sells. And to the extent that pricing depends on supply and demand, things that are unique or scarce can be priced higher than things that are like a large number of other things. In economic parlance, the latter are called “commodities,” and include items like grain or gold that are fungible; that is, grain or gold from one place can, in general, be interchanged with grain or gold from another place without anybody being able to tell the difference. Because of this, the pricing of commodities is determined by global market forces of supply and demand, out of control of the individual producers. The Pure Catskills campaign is probably the most successful effort that has been made so far to brand our own region. It emphasizes small-scale agriculture, sustainable production methods, craft food and beverage items like cheese and beer, and the abundant and unspoiled natural resources that underlie our products. But there is a great countervailing force against the branding of place in the world today, and it is the chain store or, as it is sometimes called, the formula business model. It is characterized by national or international retailers like Walmart or McDonalds, who establish their own brand by stamping it on every location in which they operate, with the same logos, color scheme, architecture and product lines. You can be on a retail strip anywhere in the world, and if it’s dominated by chain stores, you won’t be able to tell which country you’re in. Corporate

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identity trumps any sense of place. That means that if you allow a formula retail business into your town, there is a risk that you’ll lose a piece of your own brand. If enough such stores move in, your town could become a mere commodity: Anywhere, USA. Tourists are not going to travel from metropolitan or suburban areas to be near McDonalds, Walmart and Dollar General, just as prospective second-home owners from such areas, a major driver of our local economy for decades, will not buy houses in such a location. They will prefer areas where historical architecture combines with natural amenities, unique businesses and a strong sense of community to create a distinctive sense of place. Dollar General has obviously targeted the Upper Delaware as a locus of expansion, and that’s not necessarily all bad. Some of its target sites make sense. The store in White Lake, for instance, is located a distance from the hamlet on 17B, an established commercial corridor, on a site that was clear-cut years ago, next to a CITGO station. But there are other locations, like the one proposed for the heart of the hamlet of Eldred in the Town of Highland, NY (see story on page 1 of last week’s issue), that give one pause. Whatever the economic benefits—and clearly there are some, like reducing the distances town residents must travel to obtain certain goods—one must ask whether the damage such a store could do to the town’s brand may, in the long run, more than offset any benefits. What will happen to tourist traffic? What will happen to second-home demand? Will any addition to the tax base be more than offset by reductions in residential property values or flight of second-home owners? Zoning provides tools that can be used to control whether, and where, and how formula businesses can locate in our towns (see the excellent exposition at tinyurl.com/ os2d5bj). According to that document, the granting or denying of area variances, which was at issue at last week’s Highland Zoning Board of Appeals meeting, is one of the weaker of those tools. The ZBA denial may nevertheless wind up sidetracking this particular small-box development—that remains to be seen. Even if not, planning board review would at least provide a venue to mitigate aesthetic and environmental impacts. But the controversy is a wakeup call to all of us to take another look at our own town ordinances, and ask whether we are satisfied with the power they give us to protect our brands in the face of chain store development. The homogenizing forces of formula businesses, like the highimpact industrial activity that many of our local towns dealt with in revising their ordinances only a few years ago, could threaten our small-town rural character. We should make sure our toolboxes contain everything we need to make sure that our brand is the one that prevails.

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[The below letter relates to the news brief “Former Mamakating supervisor accused of knocking down activist,” on page 2.]

Weil comments on Mamakating incident As a cartoonist and satirist I have lampooned and criticized any number of local politicians and public figures. Our society protects my right to free speech—as it also protects artists, writers, the editorial boards of media outlets and regular people who have their letters to the editor published. We have this right even if what we say is unpleasant to some, or even abhorrent to many. I have drawn Duane Roe Jr. and been critical of him. He is a former Mamakating town supervisor, former chairman of the Republican Party in Mamakating, and was publicly involved as an agent for controversial developer Shalom Lamm in Lamm’s early attempts to take over the village of Bloomingburg. He is a public figure. I am shocked by Roe’s physical attack against me. I have not been alone over the past several years. There are others in our community braver than I, who continue to speak their minds and advocate publicly for justice and the rule of law in Bloomingburg despite inaction on the part of law enforcement and many elected officials to, among other things, prosecute and/or denounce matters like election fraud and intimidation by a private security force. I want to remind everyone, particularly those involved in Town of Mamakating politics and Lamm’s Village of Bloomingburg development project, that we live in a civil society where we are all diminished when money buys favors and also prevents people from asserting their rights in court. What’s more, this is a society, unlike many, that has no tolerance for physical intimidation and violence directed at those who speak their minds. Andy Weil Summitville, NY

QUOTE OF THE WEEK “The simplicity of winter has a deep moral. The return of Nature, after such a career of splendor and prodigality, to habits so simple and austere, is not lost either upon the head or the heart. It is the philosopher coming back from the banquet and the wine to a cup of water and a crust of bread.” — John Burroughs

JANUARY 22 - 28, 2015 • 7

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VIEWS FROM THE TRAIN

BEST OF

By Tom Caska

March 25, 1993

If you have nothing nice to say…

The River Reporter

Place names: The Delaware and other locales

ll of us have become so used to our surroundings that we take them for granted. Who were these local places named for, and why do we have so many unusual names on our streets, towns and other sites? From time to time I intend to do my level best to acquaint you with some of the names that surround us. Let’s start with the most important place name in the western side of Sullivan County— the Delaware River. Why is it so-called, and what does the name mean? During the reign of Queen Elizabeth I, England became a great power in world affairs. It was a swaggering, rambunctious time, with English armies and naval forces carving out the beginnings of the British Empire that existed for over 300 years. Queen Elizabeth, the Virgin Queen as she was called, rewarded her fighting men generously. One of these English heroes was Thomas West (1577-1618), a bull of a man, with a red beard down to his chest. (I have seen his portrait at the museum in Jamestown, VA.) The queen awarded him a title of peerage for his deeds, naming him Baron of Ware in Hertfordshire. Ware was, and is, a city in England, somewhat larger than our Village of Monticello. Readers of William Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night” will recall the reference to the “Great Bed of Ware.” The French language being the formal tongue of the royal court, West spelled his title in the fashion of the time, as Baron de la Warr. Spelling not being a strong point in those days, the words “Warr” and “Ware” were used interchangeably. Among his other perks, his lordship was sent by his queen to be the royal governor of the colony of Virginia, the queen’s nickname. Ignorant of the boundaries of his new command, Lord de la Warr sent Sir Samuel Argoll out in his ship to explore the unknown coast. It is possible, but not certain, that the legendary captain, John Smith, accompanied Sir Samuel. Chesapeake Bay was the last known point of reference. Continuing past this point, Sir Samuel came upon a second large bay with a sizeable river emptying into it, explored a bit of the river, and then returned homeward. Being a good apple-polisher, he knew what to name this major discovery of the year 1610. Not being a good speller himself, Argoll named both the new bay and river after his boss, running all the words together—the Delaware. Lord de la Warr was called back to England to report on his stewardship. He returned to his beloved Virginia colony in 1618, but the arduous voyage in the primitive sailing vessel was too much for him and he died at sea, red beard and

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Bert Feldman Bert Feldman was, among his other accomplishments, a long-time senior editor of The River Reporter, a historian for the Town of Bethel and a teacher of history at Sullivan County Community College. He was also a full-time sheriff’s deputy, who, according to Tom Rue in a remembrance of Feldman written for the February 11, 1999 issue of The River Reporter, “was especially proud of having helped Sheriff Wasser police the long weekend at the 1969 Woodstock festival, and worked in the jail.” The article goes on: “For more than a decade, Bert’s column, ‘The Recusant Reporter,’ generated voluminous supportive and critical responses from readers of The River Reporter. ‘Recusant,’ as he explained more than once, was chosen to describe his character: ‘Persistently refusing to conform...,’ according to a dictionary. Previously, he was editor of the Sullivan County Democrat… His fighting spirit and community activism will be sorely missed by all who loved him.”

all, in his 41st year. Was he buried at sea? We don’t really know. The great river that he never saw, but which bears his title, continues to flow on its lordly way. The river extends up from Wilmington, the largest city in the state that also bears his name; past the docks of Philadelphia, where the river is a mile wide; past the falls at the head of navigation at Trenton; past the site where, one Christmas Eve, General George Washington and his ill-clad, ill-fed troops braved the floating ice and fell on the unsuspecting roistering Hessian troops at Trenton; past Stroudsburg, where the raftsmen from Cochecton, Long Eddy and Narrowsburg would pause to carouse on their way down to market their logs; past where the river splits the Kittatinny Mountains, forcing its way between Mt. Minsi and Mt. Tammany to create the breathtaking beauty of the Delaware Water Gap; past Port Jervis, where three states meet; past the recreational river that lies between New York and Pennsylvania and the counties of Sullivan and Wayne and Pike; up to a county that bears its name, on to the headwaters at Hancock—nearly 400 miles from Liston Point and the Atlantic Ocean. The Lenni-Lenape Indians called their mighty river after themselves, but today even the Lenape Indians are better known as the Delawares. There is magic in the name.

notice the tip jar on the counter of a deli where I get my coffee before I head into the office and most days just give it a glance and walk away. Today I stopped, looked at the girl behind the counter and said, “exactly what do you expect a tip for?” To my surprise she had a lengthy answer; obviously I wasn’t the first to query this. “Well it’s for things like saying good morning, giving you a napkin, making sure your change is correct and wishing you a nice day.” Then came the most sincere smile I ever saw; she was looking me right in the eyes. I too smiled, kept my change in my pocket and was off to the elevator. Now the discussion of tipping for these items is the subject of another article, but it stuck with me for the rest of the day. As the train emptied out on the way home, the conductors, Eddie and Freddy, came back between stations to say hello and I mentioned my experience to them. These two guys, as close as they are after working years together, are complete opposites. Eddie has a great sense of humor and told me that’s why he wears a coin dispenser on his belt, to store the tips of course. Freddy on the other hand has a more direct approach. “Are you freakin’ kidding me?” he blurts out. He storms off down the aisle and then returns; I can see he has something on his mind. “Would you believe that after 22 years of working for NJ Transit they are sending me to charm school, freaking charm school? Can you believe it?” Eddie walking the other way mumbles, “I can believe it.” Turns out, NJ Transit has decided that some rail employees need a refresher in customer relations and will find themselves in “charm” school this year. Social media complaints to transit have convinced management that a two-day training class is needed, which will start in early 2015. A quarterly survey scored employee performance at 6.6 out of 10, and this prompted the decision. I wonder why they waited for it to dip so low to take action—but I still can’t figure out the tip jar either. So for giggles I asked Freddy what would be covered, and he just grumbled. The ever prepared Eddie had the brochure and read it out loud, while Freddy played the part of the commentator on each item. “Part of the training will include interpreting nonverbal communications, effective listening, conflict resolution, handling difficult customers.” These two put on quite a show and at the end both were beet red, Eddie with laugher and Freddy with frustration; it was quite comical. I was still laughing as I departed the train, and they both waved good night. Commuters encounter a wide array of conductors as they travel, and I must say the conductors don’t have it easy some days. Commuters can be very demanding, and the employees are the front line for all of NJ Transit, so it’s important they take customer service seriously. I have been riding the Port Jervis Main Line for years and know most of the conductors. As anywhere, there are good and bad employees. I must say this line has a good team working it. It will be interesting to see in the coming months just how this training plays out. I can always ask Freddy how it’s going when I need to smile and can remind him, if he has nothing nice to say—well, you know the rest.

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ORGANIZATIONAL NEWS

OBITUARIES

Community EaT Kitchen opens at CCE LIBERTY, NY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The new Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County (CCESC) Entrepreneurial and Teaching (EaT) Kitchen will have its official grand opening and ribbon-cutting on Friday, January 30, from 12 noon to 1 p.m. The kitchen is located at CCESCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Gerald J. Skoda Extension Education Center on 64 Ferndale-Loomis Rd. A light lunch will be provided by Natural Valley Kitchen of Jeffersonville. Incubator community kitchens, like the EaT Kitchen, make it financially possible for a start-up food manufacturer to take advantage of available professional kitchen space while she or he grows the business. The EaT Kitchen is a licensed facility that provides professional steaminjection ovens, refrigerators, freezers, mixers, food processors, work tables and other equipment in a newly constructed teaching environment. In addition, Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County can provide assistance in product development with the Northeast Food Venture Center at Cornell University in Geneva. Call 845/292-6180 or email mal395@cornell.edu.

UDC committees meet NARROWSBURG â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Upper Delaware Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s (UDC) Project Review and Operations Committees will meet on Tuesday, January 27, at the UDC office, 211 Bridge St. The project review meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. The agenda includes the UDC resource specialistâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s monthly discussion items report, Technical Assistance Grant (TAG) program administrative updates, and discussion of old and new business. The operations meeting begins at approximately 7:30 p.m., or shortly after adjournment of the project review committee. The agenda includes reports of staff activities, review of financial data, and discussion of old and new business. All committee meetings are open to the public. Call 845/252-3022 or visit www.upperdelawarecouncil.org.

Get help enrolling in health marketplace REGION â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Maternal-Infant Services Network, Inc. (MISN) provides navigators to help you, your family, or your small business apply for affordable health insurance through the New York State of Health Marketplace. Our staff provides one-on-one assistance in both English and Spanish, free of charge. Open enrollment ends on February 15. Call 800/4534666.

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Sleigh of Goodies winners LIVINGSTON MANOR, NY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The winners of the Livingston Manor Chamber of Commerce 10th annual Sleigh of Goodies raffle were drawn in late December. This seasonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s winners are Julie Gray of Liberty, Emma Wegener of Roscoe and Thomas Ellison of Livingston Manor. For more on what they thought about being a Sleigh of Goodies winner and shopping locally, see www. livingstonmanor.org.

Kindergarten registration MILFORD, PA â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Kindergarten registration process for Delaware Valley Elementary Schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2015â&#x20AC;&#x201C;2016 Kindergarten class will begin with a parent meeting scheduled for Tuesday, March 10, with a snow date of Wednesday, March 11. Kindergarten registration packets will be mailed to parents of known Kindergarten-age children in the Delaware Valley Elementary School area during the week of February 1. Parents/guardians are asked to call the Delaware Valley Elementary School at 570/296-1823 if they do not receive a packet during the first week of February. This does not include students who are already attending the pre-K program, as they are already in the system. Kindergarten packets for current pre-K students will be sent home with the students. Children who will be five years old on or before September 1 are eligible to register.

Doubles bowling with the Elks MONTICELLO, NY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Monticello Elks Lodge #1544 will present its 16th annual Scotch Doubles Bowling Tournament at Kiamesha Lanes on Saturday, March 7 at 2 p.m. Each team will consist of one male and one female. There will be four games of notap bowling plus a full chicken barbeque including beer, wine and soda at the Elks Lodge following the tournament. There will be prizes for the top three teams. The suggested donation is $40 per team. Reserve by February 28 by contacting Dean Shattuck at 845/794-1172.

Jitka Klimchok Snyder, 75, of French Woods, NY, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, January 16, 2015. She was born on April 5, 1939 in Brno, Czechoslova kia, the daughter of Dr. Josef and Helen (Borovickova) Langer. Jitka is predeceased by her fi rst husband, Edward Klimchok Sr., who died on October 8, 1988. She married George Snyder on July 4th, 1991 at Holy Cross Church in Callicoon, NY. She was a devoted member of the Holy Cross Parish, especially St. Patrickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Church in Long Eddy, serving on the Parish Council and as a Eucharistic Minister. For many years she and her husband George organized monthly lunches for senior citizens at St. Patrickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. She owned and operated Klimchok Real Estate, in Callicoon and Hancock, for almost 50 years. She was an active member of the Sullivan County Board of Realtors, having served terms as president, vice president, secretary and treasurer. She also was an active member of the Callicoon Business Association since its inception and the Callicoon Kiwanis Club. Jitka was generous with her time and service to those less fortunate and was a generous donor to many causes. For enjoyment, Jitka loved listening to classical music, singing in the choir, swimming in her pond and cooking for others. The daughter of a veterinarian, she took an active interest in all animals, especially dogs. Surviving are her husband, George Snyder; sons Joseph Klimchok and fiancĂŠe Shirley Woodfield, and Edward Klimchok and wife Lynne; three grandchildren, Kristin Powers, Kimberly Peek, and Marc Klimchok; and several great-grandchildren. She is also survived by several aunts and uncles in the Czech Republic. Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, January 21, 2015 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Henderson-Biedekapp Funeral Chapel, Hancock. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, January 22, 2015 at 11 a.m. at St. Paul the Apostle Church, Hancock. Burial will take place in the spring at St. Patrickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cemetery, Long Eddy. Memorial donations can be made in Jitkaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s memory to St. Paulâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Church, 346 W. Main St., Hancock, NY 13783 or to the Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60601. Arrangements by Henderson-Biedekapp Funeral Chapel, Hancock.

DEATH NOTICES Walter Balaban Walter Balaban, a former Glen Spey, NY resident, passed away Sunday, January 18, 2015, at the Twin Cedars Assisted Living Center in Shohola, PA. He was 101. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, January 22, 2015 with a Liturgy Mass at 10:30 a.m. at St. Volodymyrâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ukrainian Catholic Church, 447 High Rd., Glen Spey, NY with Rev. Yaroslav Kostyk officiating. Burial will be held in Holy Spirit Ukrainian Catholic Cemetery, Hamptonburgh, NY. Memorial contributions can be made to St. Volodymyrâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ukrainian Catholic Church, P.O. Box 108, Glen Spey, NY 12737.

Joseph J. Meola, Jr. Joseph J. Meola, Jr. of Roscoe, NY, a heavy equipment operator and a lifelong area resident, died Monday, January 5, 2015 at his home. He was 56. Memorial contributions can be made to the Roscoe-Rockland Volunteer Ambulance Corps, P.O. Box 321, Roscoe, NY 12776 or to the NYS Police PBA, 120 State St., Albany, NY 12207.

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JANUARY 22 - 28, 2015 • 9

THE RIVER REPORTER

NARROWSBURG NEWS

DID YOU KNOW?

By Jane Luchsinger

uite a few Narrowsburg residents joined the overflowing public gathering at the January 15 Sullivan West Central School Board meeting. The topic concerning these citizens was the decision the board was to make with regards to a veterans’ school tax exemption. Veterans who have served our country in a time of war, in a combat zone and/or those with service connected disabilities are now eligible for a school tax reduction as of recently passed New York State legislation. Gold Star parents—those parents losing a child as a result of military service—are also eligible for a tax reduction. Calculations of tax exemptions are based on the categories listed above. The school board has the right to approve or disapprove enactment of the exemption status in the district. During the public comment session, many spoke in support of the exemption and reminded the board of the freedoms we receive as a result of military protections, the

By Grace Johansen hardships of veterans and their families, and the pride we should take in our veterans. No one spoke against the tax exemption. Prior to this meeting, the Town of Tusten sent a letter to the school board in support of the passage of the exemption. When it came time to vote, the school board unanimously voted to grant veterans school tax exemptions as outlined by the State of New York. Sullivan West now joins other school districts in the county and state recognizing our veterans. Thank you, Sullivan West Central School Board. Time marches on and we near the end of January. The weather hasn’t been filled with much snow, but the ice seems to be our big problem. Please take caution on the icy roads; better yet, use sound judgment and stay off the roads. Remember, when the roads are passable, that doesn’t mean that parking lots and driveways are clear. Be careful, and remember spring will come.

COMMUNITY CURRICULUM Learn food dehydration LIBERTY, NY — A workshop on how to safely and successfully preserve food through the dehydration process will be offered on Saturday, January 31, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County (CCESC)’s Master Food Preservation program will offer this workshop at its Gerald J. Skoda Extension Education Center at 64 FerndaleLoomis Rd. Participants will enjoy various prepared, dehydrated food samples including dried fruit and jerky. CCESC Master Food Preserver volunteers Karen Mariner and Jessica Gibbons will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of dehydration, one of the oldest forms of food preservation. Topics covered will include food safety, equipment, and methods suitable for New York State. The cost is $25 per person or $20 for CCESC enrollees. Preregistration with payment is required in advance. Call 845/292-6180 or email srb46@cornell.edu.

Talks on epilepsy at the senior centers NORTHEAST, PA — Mary Loughlin, Northeast region resource coordinator for the Epilepsy Foundation, is the guest speaker at the Wayne County Senior Centers this month. Her program will start with epilepsy bingo at 11:15 a.m. followed by a brief informational talk about epilepsy. Loughlin will appear on January 28 at the Honesdale Senior Center (323 10th St., 570/253-4262) and on January 29 at the Hamlin Senior Center (the Salem Township building, Route 590, 570/689-3766). If you want lunch, call the individual center at least two days in advance for a reservation. If you would like to attend but need transportation, please call 570/253-4280 to register for transportation. Visit aging.waynecountypa.gov. Continued on page 10

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his is a picture of Bill Nober on Tannery Pond in Cochecton Center. It shows an ice elevator, or portable conveyor, built by Nober. After cutting the ice in the lake, chunks were put on the homemade contraption and loaded on the truck. The ice was used to fill ice houses at Camps Swago, Swatona, Chiccopee, Wayne County Club, Camp Harley, Camp Mitchell, Milanville Creamery and Co-

checton Creamery. During the storm of 1942, the dam at Tannery Pond gave way, draining the lake and entering Tannery Pond into the pages of history. The Tusten Historical Society’s hours at the Western Sullivan Public Library, Tusten-Cochecton branch in Narrowsburg, are Mondays from 1 to 3 p.m., Fridays from 6 to 8 p.m. and Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

BUSINESS BRIEFS Pike chamber sets annual meeting MILFORD, PA — The Pike County Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual installation dinner and general membership meeting on January 28 at 5:30 p.m. At the meeting, new directors will be inducted, and the new slate of officers for 2015 will be installed. The ceremony and dinner will be at The Waterwheel Café. The fee is $31 for Pike Chamber members and $41 for non-members. If you are interested in attending, call to make a reservation at 570/296-8700. The mission of the Pike County Chamber is to accelerate business growth in

Pike County, PA, by representing businesses and promoting economic development while preserving and enhancing the community’s quality of life; by providing value-added programs and benefits to promote membership and to help members achieve success; and by building partnerships and coalitions for business to effectively work with community, government and educational organizations in the shaping of public policy. For more information about joining the Pike County Chamber of Commerce visit www.pikechamber.com, or call 570/296-8700.

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COMMUNITY CURRICULUM Continued from page 9

Aging in community BEACH LAKE, PA — The Upper Delaware Unitarian Universalist Fellowship and friends will continue its discussion and shared reading of the book “Aging in Community” at 10:15 a.m. on Sunday, January 25 at the Berlin Township Community Center. The chapters discussed will be: “A Little Help from Our Friends”

on pages 101-112 and “Life at Beacon Hill Village” on pages 165-167. Visit www. vtnetwork.org to read more about this growing movement. There will be conversation and refreshments after the service. For directions visit www.uduuf.org/ directions.

Renaissance volunteer open house FERNDALE, NY — Individuals interested in making a difference in Sullivan County are invited to an open house for volunteeers on Wednesday, February 4 at 7 p.m. in the CVI Building at 165 Sullivan Ave. The evening offers an opportunity to learn details about the variety of ways volunteers can share their skills, both as part of the Sullivan Renaissance Volunteer Corps and directly in local communities throughout the county. New for this year through the Renaissance En Español program, bilingual

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individuals are encouraged to join the volunteer corps to provide translation assistance to help remove the language barrier. Information about new aspects of the 2015 Volunteer Corps program, an overview of new initiatives and resources for community volunteers, and various gardening trainings will be presented. Pre-registration is requested. Refreshments will be served. Everyone attending will be entered in a door prize raffle. Visit SullivanRenaissance.org or call 845/295-2445.

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Heinle’s Second Dinner & Dance Saturday, February 14, 2015

Valentine’s Day Fondue Party

RELISH EVERY DAY

By LAURA SILVERMAN

Finger on the pulse A

few months ago, yet another study was released with irrefutable evidence that 30% of heart attacks, strokes and deaths from heart disease could be prevented if high-risk individuals switched to a Mediterranean diet rich in nuts, beans, fish, fruits, vegetables and olive oil. Eating for health doesn’t mean you have to eliminate pleasure. But it’s a good idea to start thinking of meat as a kind of delicious flavoring rather than the focal point of the plate. That’s how it is in parts of the world, like Asia, India and South America, where beans—or “pulses,” as they are also known—reign supreme. Often referred to as “the poor man’s meat,” beans have provided us with delicious flavor and nourished us for centuries. They are rich in protein, fiber, minerals and B vitamins and contain varying amounts of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids. Ideally, they should be eaten with small amounts of animal protein or with whole grains—like wheat, rice or corn—to provide the complete spectrum of necessary amino acids. In addition to being more nutritious than canned, dried beans are also a great deal more flavorful. Like whole grains, nuts and seeds, beans contain phytic acid in their hulls, a natural preservative that prevents them from sprouting in your pantry. A somewhat toxic substance, it also inhibits enzyme production and interferes with the absorption of important nutrients, so it’s important to soak beans before cooking them. Add a little lemon

juice, whey or cider vinegar to initiate the breakdown of phytic acid. Discard the soaking water and rinse the beans. Begin exploring the world of beans and you encounter a plethora of options. There are nutty chickpeas, mild navy beans, pungent black-eyed peas, sweet red adzuki beans and delicate green mung beans. Beans do a great job of absorbing flavors; try infusing them with the smoky complexity of bacon or ham, or mimic that with pimentón (smoked paprika), or even a dark miso. Beans often taste better the next day, once the flavors have had a chance to meld. Cook up a big batch and you can eat them several days running: in soup, as salad, mashed up to make a dip. Don’t skimp on the spices: beans love garlic, citrus zest, chile peppers, fresh herbs and vinegary hot sauces. One trick I picked up is not to add anything acidic to the cooking water until your beans are nice and soft. So no vinegar, wine, citrus juice or tomatoes, or they will not become beautifully tender no matter how long you cook them. To add a little extra zip to cooked beans, try stirring in a few spoonfuls of a loose pistou, the French version of a pesto. You can process any combination of fresh green herbs with garlic and plenty of good olive oil (cheese is optional) to make a piquant sauce. You can find a wealth of inspiration in very diverse cuisines. Try India’s kichari, a soft porridge of split yellow mung beans and white basmati rice infused

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with ghee (clarified butter) and mild spices. It’s my go-to breakfast on a cold winter’s day. Whip up a batch of Mexican borrachos, pinto beans cooked with bacon and beer; mash any leftovers, spread them on crisp tortillas and garnish with a colorful array of sliced radishes, diced avocado and cilantro. Take inspiration from Spain, where cooked chickpeas are fried in olive oil (or roasted in a hot oven) and tossed with salt and smoky pimentón for an addictively crunchy snack. Let yourself discover the magic of beans.

Lima Bean & Ham Stew with Parsley-Rosemary Pistou Serves 4 2 cups dried lima beans 1 smoked ham hock 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 shallots, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 bay leaf 10 black peppercorns 4 juniper berries 1 quart vegetable stock, or water Sea salt to taste Soak lima beans overnight covered amply in cold water; add a tablespoon of lemon juice or apple cider vinegar if you like. Alternatively, cover beans with boiling water and soak for about 4 hours.

JANUARY 22 - 28, 2015 • 13 Drain and discard soaking water from beans, then rinse beans well. In a Dutch oven or large soup pot, heat olive oil and sauté shallots and garlic until lightly browned. Add bay leaf, peppercorns and juniper berries, stirring to coat.   Pour in stock or water and bring briefly to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook, partially covered, until beans are soft, about 1 hour. (Time may vary depending on your beans.)   For a soupier consistency, add more stock or water as it is absorbed. Pluck out the hock, slip the meat off the bone, roughly chop and return to the pot, discarding bone and fat. Serve beans with a couple of spoonfuls of Parsley-Rosemary Pistou. Season to taste with salt.

Parsley-Rosemary Pistou Makes about 3/4 cup 1 cup flat leaf parsely, densely packed 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, de-stemmed 1-2 small cloves garlic, peeled and smashed 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest 2/3 cup olive oil 1 tablespoon finely grated ParmigianoReggiano, optional Pulse the parsley, rosemary, garlic, salt, zest and oil in a blender or food processor. Leave it a little chunky. Stir in the cheese. It should have the consistency of a loose pesto; add more oil as needed. Will keep in the fridge for several days.

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Beads bloom into smiles

By ISABEL BRAVERMAN

ONESDALE, PA — A new business has opened in Honesdale at 10th and Main streets. BLOOM sells jewelry, beads, scarves, pottery and more. But that’s not all. The beads you see in the store are the same glass and silver ones used for The Portable Playhouse, a non-profit organization that brings jewelry making to hospitals. “Portable Playhouse was established 15 years ago, and we provide a bed-side or chair-side art-therapy beading program for women and children recovering in pediatric hospitals and women’s outpatient cancer centers. We’re in multiple states from Boston Children’s Hospital all the way down to Miami Children’s. We go once a week all year round and we bead smiles to help alleviate a little bit of the fear and give a feeling of normalcy and joy,” said Maryann Corey, the founder of The Portable Playhouse. The program is now in over 20 hospitals, with more being added soon. They have worked with over 90,000 women and children. Certified volunteers go to the hospitals and hand-craft necklaces, key chains, earrings and anklets. Maryann said she does all the recruiting for volunteers and trains them onsite. They go to visit the children during the day, because that is the time when are the most bored, as their friends are at school, and both of their parents are likely working. Maryann said, “We never know the child’s last name or the reason that they’re there; you can see reasons, but we never discuss their illness. Frankly, they get enough of that. We’re really there to distract them.” Distraction is one element of art therapy, and there are many others. According to Wikipedia, “The tenets of art therapy involve humanism, creativity, reconciling emotional conflicts, fostering selfawareness, and personal growth.” And the definition of art therapy by the American Art Therapy Organization is, “the therapeutic use of art making, within a professional relationship, by people who experience illness, trauma or challenges in living, and by people who seek personal development. Through creating art and reflecting on the art products and processes, people can increase awareness of self and others; cope with symptoms, stress and traumatic experiences; enhance cognitive abilities; and enjoy the life-affirming pleasures of making art.”

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Maryann Corey, left, is the founder of The Portable Playhouse, a non-profit organization that brings art-therapy jewelry making to children and women in hospitals. Her daughter, Katie Corey, right, is the manager of the newly opened BLOOM, a store in Honesdale that sells the beads that volunteers use to make jewelry.

BLOOM, a new store in Honesdale, sells a variety of jewelry, scarves, pottery and more. The proceeds go toward the non-profit The Portable Playhouse, which makes jewelry with hospitalized women and children across the country. The store is located at 10th and Main streets.

Maryann said even after the volunteers leave, the happiness stays with the children as they later get to show their family and friends what they made. She also said that some children can’t wear the jewelry because of an IV or other complications, but they will put the jewelry on their stuffed animals. “The nice thing about our program is, it doesn’t matter what limitations they have; whether they can use their hands or not, we are their hands,” she said. Maryann founded The Portable Playhouse in Boston. For the first seven years she did everything herself. She wanted to start the non-profit because her six children had all grown up and moved away from home and she thought, “Maybe I can do something that I want to do. I always worked with children. I wanted to do something that made a difference in the world.” She and her daughter Katie Corey recently opened their store in Honesdale. They have one other store in Forest City, where Maryann lives with her husband. In their home they have also opened a free bed and breakfast for women with cancer. Maryann says the women come with their friends or family and have a great time and “recharge their batteries.” She said their store in Honesdale has received a wonderful response. “It’s great to have people come into the shop. Our stuff is inexpensive; I don’t want to exclude anybody from wanting to help a little bit. We always have something that is $1 or $5, and [buying that] makes a difference,” she said. The store is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. The stores also offer ladies’ night jewelry-making classes where you can bring wine and food and create your own three pieces of jewelry. All proceeds go toward purchasing the materials for the volunteers. “They are helping us help the women and children,” Maryann said. BLOOM also offers children’s workshops. Maryann says she is not sure what’s in the future for The Portable Playhouse or how big it will get. No matter where it goes, Maryann said, “It was born out of doing something from your heart.” If you want to help, make sure to check out the store or become a volunteer. As Maryann said, “Unfortunately there will always be a hospital. We can’t change that; but we can help in a little way.” [For more information about The Portable Playhouse, visit www.theportableplayhouse.org.]

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NACL is finalist for Artplace

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IN MY HUMBLE OPINION

By Jonathan Charles Fox

I’ve fallen and I can’t get up!

ell, that’s not entirely true. I did fall on the driveway yesterday and it wasn’t easy getting up, but I managed—old bones intact. Having written (extensively) about the ice last week, I thought I was done with the subject, but Mother Nature seems to have it out for me this winter. I avoid using salt (bad for the pup’s paws), and barn calcite wreaks havoc in the house. But clearly, I need to be more careful while attempting to get out and about, searching for artistic endeavors around the region. The brief lull that occurs yearly following the holiday onslaught has ended, and folks are busy throughout the Catskills, so the theatres, art galleries and music venues are humming once again, as we all dig in for what’s left of winter, remembering to put one foot carefully in front of the other. Once again the calendar of events (www.riverreporter/where-when) is overflowing with choices and my dance card is full. In my never-ending

attempt to be in more than one place at the same time, I’ve fallen flat on my er… face, so I’m gingerly treading with care as I make out my schedule for the coming week. Before considering the options, I’d be remiss in not mentioning that I did make it to a new art exhibit last Saturday in Callicoon, NY (www.cafedevine.com) presented by multi-media artist Barbara Zweig. The exhibit, titled “SPLURGE,” includes “shaped paintings and canvas/ fabric wall pieces from an ongoing series that addresses the climate crisis and our dependence on fossil fuels.” Zweig (www. barbarazweigartwork.com) shared that “The paintings show the reaction [of the ocean, ground, etc.] resulting from the damage that’s being done,” and added, “The two canvas pieces show large oil splats with melting ice hanging off of them.” A large crowd was on hand to meet the artist and chat with her about the work, (on display at Café Devine through Continued on page 17

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The Catskill Art Society’s year-long Memoirs Project draws to a close this Saturday at the Laundry King in Livingston Manor, NY featuring local Yarnslingers sharing their true-life stories. March 16), while in the adjoining room, local favorite Karen Hudson serenaded fans with some original tunes that were highly entertaining. I was particularly amused by her ode to everyone’s nemesis—the mismatched sock—in one of her newer compositions, “Nobody’s Perfect,” which laments (in part) that “One sock is purple, the other is red. Can’t find their mates underneath my bed.” We can all relate to Hudson’s everyday concerns, put forth musically, and if I could bend down, I might find some of my own missing footwarmers before the snows melt. I’ll make an attempt to wear a pair that matches when I show up for the final installment of the Yarnslingers-Memoirs Project, which draws to a close this coming Saturday, January 24 at the Laundry King in Livingston Manor, NY. (www. catskillartsociety.org). The year-long project, in association with CAS, has featured a group of local authors sharing chapters of their true-life stories presented monthly to the public. Featuring a wide variety of storytelling styles and themes, the series has provided an opportunity for me (and the others) to stretch our wings and share some very personal, intimate experiences with an audience. The whole enterprise has (IMHO) been gratifying for both the audience and the writers. It will be interesting to follow these tales as they progress, some of which are sure to be published in the future. As I scan my calendar, I foresee conflicts, as there are several events scheduled for that same Continued on page 18

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ENTERTAINMENT BRIEFS Playhouse announces Swit performance

Jamming at The Cooperage: bluegrass and electric

‘Planet Earth’ at The Cooperage

FORESTBURGH, NY — Forstburgh Playhouse producer Franklin Trapp has announced one of the upcoming season’s highlights, a production of “Driving Miss Daisy” starring Loretta Swit. Patrons of the Forestburgh Playhouse and fans will quickly recognize Swit as one of the stars of the iconic television Contributed photo series, “MASH.” Loretta Swit She has graced the stage of the Forestburgh Playhouse before, and is thrilled to return as Miss Daisy in one of the most beloved dramas of the American Theatre. The play will run from September 1 through 6. Call 845/794-1194 or visit www. fbplayhouse.org.

HONESDALE, PA — Right Side Up will host The Cooperage’s first open electric jam of 2015 on Wednesday, January 28 from 7 to 10 p.m.. The Cooperage is located at 1030 Main St. Right Side Up is a high-energy fourpiece Classic Rock dance and party band based in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Band members are Mark Eagan on the drums and vocals, Rochelle Marolf on vocals and keyboards, Tim Theobald on the guitar and vocals and Tom Sieg on the bass and vocals. In addition to jamming out to their own tunes, the band will provide backup support to those who sign up to play. This is a donation-based event and contributions are appreciated. BYOB. Visit www.thecooperageproject.org or call 570/253-2020.

HONESDALE, PA — The Cooperage Project will present two episodes of the acclaimed nature series “Planet Earth” at its 1030 Main St. location on Saturday, January 24. The screening will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Planet Earth is an 11-part BBC series considered to be among the greatest of its kind ever produced. It is narrated by Sir David Attenborough and was filmed in 200 often very challenging locations. It captures rare interactions and intimate moments of many of our planet’s most elusive creatures. The two episodes will be “From Pole to Pole” and “Jungles.” “From Pole to Pole” journeys across the planet, following the influences of the sun and discovering how its seasonal journey affects the lives of all who live on earth. “Jungles” takes you through the amazing tropical rainforests, which cover just 3% of our planet, yet are home to over 50% of the world’s species. “Planet Earth” is best suited for tweens, teens and adults. The Cooperage Project is eager to bring the remaining nine episodes and will happily put them on the schedule throughout the next few months based on the support received on the 24th. This is a donation-based event and contributions are appreciated. Visit www. thecooperageproject.org or call 570/2532020.

A celebration of global cultures LIBERTY, NY — The 4-H Youth Development program of Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County (CCESC) will celebrate its 27th annual International Night on Friday, January 30 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. This free program will be held at the Gerald J. Skoda Extension Education Center on 64 Ferndale-Loomis Rod. The event will feature the work of CCESC 4-H clubs throughout Sullivan County. Each club or group will represent a specific country from around the globe and provide an interactive, three-dimensional display of the geography, history, culture and cuisine of its chosen location. Participants can “tour the world” from 6:30 to 7:00 pm and then settle down for the 10-minute skit or presentation each club brings to the stage, highlighting what they have learned. Call 845/292-6180 or email mlr34@cornell.edu.

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Neo-Motown retro groove

CALLICOON, NY — North School Studio and Thread Global will host a threeday tech conference, sponsored by 3D Systems, with a focus on 3D printing, from Friday, January 23 to Sunday, January 25, on the future of manufacturing and how it may affect our economy. 3D Systems director of social impact Leanne Gluck will speak about education, entrepreneurship and technology. The tentative schedule calls for 3D printing workshops at the Weigh Station in Callicoon during the day, and a conference launch, with food, at Callicoon Trading on Upper Main St. at 4 p.m. On Saturday, lectures and roundtable discussions are planned during the day, with a tentative location of the 1908 schoolhouse on Upper Main Street. On Sunday, there will be a printing follow-up workshop at the Weigh Station. Isaac Green Diebboll of North School Studio, organizer of the event, said, “It’s my intention that this will be an opportunity for community to gather in healthy discussion about this developing technology, galvanizing people to connect around the act of making, and fueling future development.”

HAWLEY, PA — Neo-Motown grooves and retro soul come together in the music of Caleb Hawley, who returns to perform at Harmony Presents in the Hawley Silk Mill on Saturday, January 24 at 8 p.m. “Caleb’s soulful voice, intricate lyrics, cutting-edge chords and lightening fast licks are sure to impress. We’ve had this talented artist a couple times before, and we can’t help but dance or at least boogie in our seats,” said Jill Carletti, managing director of Harmony Presents. Hawley is a graduate of Berklee College of Music with a degree in jazz composition. He has won prestigious awards like the John Lennon Songwriting Contest (’09) and the New York Songwriter’s Circle Contest (’08, ’09), and has shared the stage with Mark Cohn, Rusted Root, Dave Matthews Band and Shawn Mullins.The concert will be held in the underground theater of the Hawley Silk Mill at 8 Silk Mill Dr. Early-bird tickets are available for $15 for the first 15 ticket buyers or until a week prior to the show. Advance tickets are available for $16 for the next 40 ticket buyers or until 4 p.m. on the day of the show. General admission and door tickets are available for $20. Tickets can also be purchased at AMSkier Insurance located at 209 Main Ave. in Hawley. Visit www.harmonypresents.com or call 570/588-8077.

raiser/concert called “JAMuary” (www. delawareyouthcenter.org) that same evening, which will feature young folks doing their thing in groups—such as Without Walls, Purpose of the Unwritten, Conspiracy and Purple with a special guest performance by the talented duo Presley and Taylor—some of whom I’ve had the pleasure to hear in the past. If you haven’t had the opportunity to hear any of these kids perform, now is your chance! Across the county, another charitable event will

be taking place at Skaters World (find ‘em on Facebook) in Ferndale, NY, benefiting the American Cancer Society and the fight against Pediatric Cancer. Once again my injured uh… leg will prevent me from actually skating, but I think I can still reach my wallet for this worthy cause. While I baby my eh… thigh, I’ll continue to limp along and hope to see you all out and about. If you happen to see me fall, by all means help me up. I’d do the same for you.

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day, including (but not limited to) the ninth annual Family Fun Day at Holiday Mountain in Monticello. Replete with a cardboard sled race, entertainment and the Winter Wing Fling cook-off contest, this yearly event has become a family favorite and draws a large crowd of participants and wildly creative entries. The sledding enthusiasts will be out in full force, but I’ll be sitting this one out due to the aforementioned sore um… hip. I’ve also been invited to attend a fund-

Participants sought for V-Day season at SUNY LOCH SHELDRAKE, NY — SUNY Sullivan, under the direction of Paula Cameron and Cindy Linden, will host a series of several events for the V-Day season, which runs from February 14 through April 30. V-Day is a grassroots movement inspired by Eve Ensler’s 1996 play, “The Vagina Monologues.” All proceeds from the events are donated to Rape Intervention Services and Education. The events will include the screening of the documentary “Until the Violence Stops” (February 19), and performances of “The Vagina Monologues” (February 26) and “The Good Body” (April 2). Organizers are looking for students, faculty, staff, and community members to assist with the events. An initial informational meeting will be held on Wednesday, January 28 at 5 p.m. in the Seelig Theater. During this meeting, audition dates will be set and other tasks will be assigned. Performers are needed for “The Vagina Monologues” and “The Good Body,” as are people to design posters, help with stage props, provide baked goods, help with costumes and music selections, etc. Dancers are also sought. Those interested should email clinden@ sunysullivan.edu.

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Ice carnival returns to Manor

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IVINGSTON MANOR, NY — The 56th annual Livingston Manor Rotary Ice Carnival will be held on Saturday, January 24 and Sunday, January 25, preceded by a kickoff dance at Livingston Manor Central School at 6:45 p.m. on Friday, January 23. Events will include a snow sculpture contest, starting at 9 a.m. on Saturday in Rotary Park; judging will occur at 3 p.m. On Sunday, there will be showshoeing, races, horsedrawn sleighrides, the traditional parade of the Ice Carnival King and Queen and their court, and skating exhibitions. The featured skater is Sinead Kerr, who will appear with future champion guests Alex Parker Hughes and Charlotte Ada Parker Hughes.

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WHERE AND WHEN Thurs., Jan. 22

Little Eco Explorers: Black Bears

Blood drive

LAKE HUNTINGTON â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Sullivan West High School Student Council is sponsoring a blood drive in the high schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cafeteria, 2:30-7:30pm. Register at 1-800733-2767 or www.redcrossblood.org.

Honesdale Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Club meeting

HONESDALE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The first meeting of 2015 of the Honesdale Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Club will be held at the Chamber of Commerce Community Room, 32 Commercial St., 1:30pm. All interested are invited to attend. The speaker will be Gail Tasano, preparedness manager for the American Red Cross, on â&#x20AC;&#x153;Emergency Preparedness Training.â&#x20AC;? 570/224-6240.

Fri., Jan. 23

DINGMANS FERRY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Little Eco Explorers: Black Bears, at Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC). At 1-3pm, join us for a story, craft, and activity focusing on a particular critter. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a new program for 3-6 year olds. $5 per child.

Neo-Motown-Soul with Caleb Hawley

HAWLEY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Neo-motown vibes with a fresh spin on a retro sound come together in the music of Caleb Hawley, at Harmony Presents in the Silk Mill, 8pm. Hawley was featured on American Idol and has shared the stage with Mark Cohn, Rusted Root, Dave Matthews Band, Shawn Mullins, and Edwin McCain. Tickets: $15-$20. www.harmonypresents.com.

Storytelling Evening with Yarnslingers: Memoirs

Live music at Ehrhardtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Waterfront Restaurant

HAWLEY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Stop by the pub for drink specials, food and live music from local bands, 8pm-midnight. 570/226-2124.

Sat., Jan. 24 Callicoon Brewing live music with Gone Fishing

CALLICOON â&#x20AC;&#x201D; First time at the Callicoon Brewery Gone Fishin, 8pm. 845/887-5500.

Cooperage Farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Market

HONESDALE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Cooperage Farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Market, located inside The Cooperage at 1030 Main St., runs every other Saturday from 11am-1pm. Local farmers and artisans, brunch from The Market CafĂŠ, seasonal produce, meats, breads, baked goods, ready-to-eat meals, pasta, teas and more. Visit www.thecooperageproject.org or call 570/253-2020.

LIVINGSTON MANOR â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Final evening! Storytellers share new pieces of their biographies in monthly performances at the CAS Arts Center, reading true stories that range from the surprising and aweinspiring to the charmingly everyday. 7pm. Tickets for $10 suggested donation. Call or email info@catskillartsociety.org for reservations.

Winter Family Fun Day

MONTICELLO â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Sullivan County Chamber of Commerce Winter Family Fun Day at Holiday Mountain Ski & Fun Park, 99 Holiday Mt. Rd., 9am-8pm. Must sign in by noon for lift, ski & snowboard discounts. Cardboard Sled Race: 1pm. Winter Wing Fling: 2:30pm. Special free concert: Chelsea Cavanaugh, 6:30pm. 845/791-4200.

Sun., Jan. 25

DINGMANS FERRY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Cross Country Skiing. Sat, 9-11am and Sun, 1-3pm. Enjoy the winter woods with beginner ski lessons. Learn the basics of cross country skiing and practice on an old logging road loop. Skis, poles & boots provided. Register w/shoe size to guarantee a spot. $20 adult / $10 child.

DINGMANS FERRY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Animal Tracking. 1-3pm at the Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC). Explore our natural areas for tracks, trails, scat, territory marks, eat marks and other signs that animals leave as they travel through the fields and forests of the Poconos. program is free.

Eagle Day

Cross Country Skiing at PEEC

HAWLEY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Join the Delaware Highlands Conservancy and Lacawac Sanctuary for Eagle Day, a free afternoon of fun for the whole family at the Wallenpaupack Environmental Learning Center. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Live Birds of Preyâ&#x20AC;? presentations with Bill Streeter of the Delaware Valley Raptor Center and activities for all ages. www.DelawareHighlands.org.

Eagle Watching for enthusiasts!

DINGMANS FERRY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Ecozone Discovery Room. 1-4pm at the Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC). Climb into a bald eagleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nest, crawl into a bat cave, and dig in a fossil pit. Explore this indoor discovery room and enjoy hands-on exhibits on natural history and the local environment. No registration required. $2 per person. 570-828-2319.

DINGMANS FERRY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Join Jan Lokuta on a trip in search of eagles, hosted by Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC), 8:30am-3:30pm. Visit the Mongaup Reservoir, the Delaware River & the Eagle Institute. Bring a lunch, a camera & warm clothes. Includes a special stop at â&#x20AC;&#x153;Eagle Day!â&#x20AC;? costs $20.

HURLEYVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Live jazz and Americana music at the Sullivan County Museum, 1-4pm. Jazzmosis and Little Sparrow with special guest Jay Gantz. Cost: $7. Coffee and baked goods available. 845/434-8044.

Mon., Jan. 26 Western Sullivan Public Library Board of Trustees meeting

CALLICOON â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Western Sullivan Public Library Board of Trustees has rescheduled their January meeting. The Board of Trustees will meet at 5pm at the Delaware Free Branch in Callicoon to discuss January agenda items. 845/4824350.

Wed., Jan. 28 Gentle Restorative Yoga & Chair Yoga

BEACH LAKE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Every Wednesday at the Beach Lake Wellness Center, 10am Chair Yoga, 11:15am Gentle (Restorative) Yoga with Susan Sullivan, Phoenix Rising Certified Yoga Instructor. $10 per class. 570/470-3892.

Hawley Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Club Bus Trip to Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs

HAWLEY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Hawley Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Club has planned a bus trip to Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs. Cost of $25 includes the bus, $25 in slot play and a $5 food voucher. Proceeds fund scholarship for Wallenpaupak High School graduating seniors and donations to local charities.

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Animal Tracking

Cross Country Skiing at PEEC

The All New Sunday Afternoon Woodsongs Coffeehouse

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HAWLEY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Harmony Presents hosts Final Friday Comedy Night at the Hawley Silk Mill, 7:30pm. Featuring comedians from New York, Boston, Philly and more. Tickets in advance at www.silkmillharmony.com/comedy.html. 570/588-8077.

Live music at Ehrhardtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Waterfront Restaurant

HAWLEY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Stop by the pub for drink specials, food and live music from local bands, 8pm-midnight. 570/226-2124.

Sat., Jan. 31 Aggressive Mississippi Blues: Swampcandy

HAWLEY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Swampcandy plays Harmony Presents in the Silk Mill, 8pm. This aggressive Stomping Mississippi Blues and Roots influenced duo won the 2014 Floydfestival On The Rise competition coming in first place out of 35 bands that preformed at the festival. Tickets: $15$20. www.harmonypresents.com.

Callicoon Brewing live music with Right Side Up

CALLICOON â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Right Side Up return to the Callicoon Brewery, 8pm. 845/9975500.

Eagle Watch Bus Tour

LACKAWAXEN â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Join the Delaware Highlands Conservancy and learn about eagles in our region, their habitat, and how they returned from the brink of extinction 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; $15 for members, $20 for non-members. 570/226-3164.

Introduction to Snowshoeing

DINGMANS FERRY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Introduction to Snowshoeing. 1-3pm at the Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC). Learn the basics of snow shoes and enjoy a winter stomp through the woods. No experience necessary, they provide the equipment and teach you everything you need to know. Register early to guarantee a spot. $10 per person. 570/8282319.

Sun., Feb. 1 Callicoon Indoor Market

CALLICOON â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Callicoon Indoor Farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Market at the Delaware Youth Center, 11am-2pm. Open rain, shine, or snow. 866/270-2015, www.sullivancountyfarmersmarkets.org, www.facebook. com/SCFMA.

Pancake breakfast

WOODBOURNE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Woodbourne Fire Department annual pancake breakfast at the Woodbourne Firehouse, 7am-12 noon. Adults $7, children 12 and under $4, children 5 and under free. Takeout available. 845/434-6763 or 845/7968820.

Wed., Feb. 4 Gentle Restorative Yoga & Chair Yoga

Sat., Feb. 7 Cooperage Farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Market

HONESDALE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Cooperage Farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Market, located inside The Cooperage at 1030 Main Street, runs every other Saturday from 11am-1pm. Local farmers and artisans, brunch from The Market CafĂŠ, seasonal produce, meats, breads, baked goods, ready-to-eat meals, pasta, teas and more. Visit www.thecooperageproject.org or call 570/253-2020.

Fresh and new bluegrass duo: The Honey Dewdrops

HAWLEY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; With just a handful of acoustic instruments and two voices, this bluegrass duo performs at Harmony Presents in the Silk Mill, 8pm. Tickets: $15-20. www.silkmillharmony.com.

Ice Harvest Festival at Hanford Mills Museum

EAST MEREDITH â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Festival features interactive ice harvesting on the Mill Pond, ice sculpting, ice fishing and blacksmithing demos, childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s activities, horsedrawn sleigh rides, bonfires, and a hot soup buffet, local food and craft vendors. Admission: kids 12 and under free, adults and teens $9, seniors and AAA members, $7. www.hanfordmills.org.

Special Glass Blowing Demos & Factory Tours

PORT JERVIS â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Special Glass Blowing demonstrations and factory tours at the Gillinder Glass Factory, 39 Erie St. Guest

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Sun., Feb. 8 Free Family Winter Festival

DINGMANS FERRY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Dingmans Ferry United Methodist Church, 115 Myck Rd., hosts a Free Winter Festival from 12 noon-3pm. Celebrate Scout Sunday during the 11am service. Sledding, bonfire (weather permitting), indoor activities and a free meal of soup, cocoa and cake. Soup to go will be on sale. 570/828-2288.

Hawley Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Club Bus Trip to Tri-Cities Opera in Binghamton

HAWLEY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Hawley Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Club has planned a bus trip to Tri-Cities Opera in Binghamton, NY for the performance of Rossiniâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Italian Girl in Algiers.â&#x20AC;? Cost of $80 includes the bus, a hot brunch buffet and the opera. Proceeds from bus trips fund scholarships for Wallenpaupak High School graduating seniors and donations to local charities.

Pancake breakfast

YOUNGSVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Youngsville Fire Department annual winter pancake breakfast at the Youngsville Firehouse, 7am-12 noon. Adults $8, children 5-12 $5, under 5 free. Pancakes with real maple syrup, sausage, eggs, OJ, coffee and tea.

Variety Show

PORT JERVIS â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Event features vocalists, the Grace Choir of St. Peterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, along with other entertainment. A free-will offering benefits the churchâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ministry, or you may bring non-perishable items for the Fed by Grace food pantry. Reception follows concert. For more info, contact the church at 845/856-1033 or Kathy Brink at 570/430-1755.

Wed., Feb. 11 Gentle Restorative Yoga & Chair Yoga

Thurs., Feb. 12 Narrowsburg Fire District Meeting

NARROWSBURG â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Regular monthly business meeting of the Board of Fire Commissioners will be held at the Narrowsburg Firehouse, 203 Bridge St., 7pm. All meetings are open to the public. 845/252-3553.

Fri., Feb. 13 Live music at Ehrhardtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Waterfront Restaurant

HAWLEY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Stop by the pub for drink specials, food and live music from local bands, 8pm-midnight. 570/226-2124.

Sat., Feb. 14 Callicoon Brewing live music with Al & John

CALLICOON â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Al & John return to Callicoon Brewing Company,16 Upper Main St., 8pm. 845/887-5500.

Cooperage Farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Market

Great American Songbook: GaGa for Gershwin

HAWLEY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Harmony Presents welcomes back star performers Dorothy Stone, a cross-continental critically acclaimed soprano, and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Next Top Croonerâ&#x20AC;? Ori Dagan for a tribute to the Great American Songbookâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s composers and lyricists at the Silk Mill, 8pm. Tickets: $15-$20. www. silkmillharmony.com.

Little Sparrow and the Eagles

NARROWSBURG â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Join the Delaware Highlands Conservancy for live Americana music and a live Birds of Prey presentation from Bill Streeter of the Delaware Valley Raptor Center at the Tusten Theater. Suggested $5 donation at the door. www.delawarehighlands.org/ newsevents.

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THE RIVER REPORTER

Classifieds Help Wanted Publisher’s Employment Notice – All employment advertised in this newspaper is subject to Section 296 of the Human Rights Law which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation, or discrimination based on race, color, creed, national origin, disability, marital status, sex, age, or arrest conviction record, or an intention to make any such preference, limitation, or discrimination. Title 29, U.S. Code, Chap. 630, excludes the Federal Gov’t. for the age discrimination provisions. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for employment which is in violation of the law. Our readers are informed that employment offerings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis.

Help Wanted

To advertise, call Eileen: 845-252-7414, ext. 35 Deadline: Mondays, 12:00 p.m. Help Wanted

TRUCK MECHANIC

Must be experienced & qualiÀed in heavy trucks and equipment. Must have own tools, be dependable and honest. FT positions open. FT salary $30k to $60k. BeneÀts available for career minded individual.

Dismantlers/Scrap Yard

Hiring metal sorters, metal buyer, torch men, equipment operators. Full time/part time. Port Jervis, NY.

Class A CDL Driver Tow endorsement a plus. If you can operate machinery, that’s a double plus!

Motor Vehicle Clerk

Candidate must be able to multi-task. Good communication skills and customer service experience. Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel OfÀce - bilingual is a plus. Salary commensurate with experience. Hrs. Mon-Fri 8-5, some Saturdays. References a must.

Call or apply @ Arthur Trovei & Sons, Inc. 845-856-1142

Help Wanted

TOWN OF HIGHLAND HELP WANTED The Town of Highland Town Board is seeking anyone interested in the position of Part-Time Constable. All applicants must carry a New York State Hand-Gun Carry Permit, have previous police training and certifications. Contact the Town Clerks Office for an application 845557-6085. Applications are to be to the Town of Highland Town Clerk PO Box 138 Eldred NY 12732 by close of day on February 9, 2014. By order of the Town Board Dated January 13, 2015

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Pet Adoption

CATSKILL CASINO CONTRACTING, LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 1/12/15. Office in Sullivan Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 11 Rosen Rd., Monticello, NY 12701, which is also the principal business location. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

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Adoption ADOPT: Looking to adopt another little miracle, giving our daughter a sibling/best friend and completing our family. Contact Robin and Neil: 866-303-0668, www.rnladopt.info ADOPTION: Childless, loving couple pray to adopt. Stay at home mom, successful dad, great dogs & devoted grandparents. Legally allowed expenses paid. Bill & Debbie 800-311-6090 ADOPTION: Unplanned Pregnancy? Caring licensed adoption agency provides financial and emotional support. Choose from loving pre-approved families. Call Joy toll free 1-866-922-3678 or confidential email:Adopt@ForeverFamiliesThroughAdoption.org A childless young married couple (she-30/he-37) seeks to adopt. Will be hands-on mom/devoted dad. Financial security. Expenses paid. Call/text. Mary & Adam. 1-800790-5260.

For Sale by Owner: 2008 Subaru Outback Wagon. 128 k mi. Blue. Good Condition! $6,500 Call today: (845) 932-8774. Please leave message.

Help Wanted

The White Lake Fire District, White Lake, New York, is looking for the assistance of a Grant Writer, who will be responsible for grant writing as well as researching and identifying grant opportunities offered by public agencies, foundations and other organizations to support and enhance its Fire District, which would include preparing reports, maintaining documentation concerning any grants/ awards, working with the White Lake Fire District to obtain needed information required to present its needs, purposes, and goals. Please send resume to White Lake Fire District, Attn. Robert Yakin, Chairman, PO Box 11, White Lake, New York 12786.

Notice of formation of a domestic Limited Liability Company (“LLC”). 237 Eldred-YulanRoad, LLC, with its principal business location at 18 Montgomery Lake Road, Yulan, Sullivan County, New York, filed Articles of Organization with the Secretary of State of New York on October 1, 2014. The Secretary of State of New York has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The LLC address to which the Secretary of State of New York shall mail process is 18 Montgomery Lake Road, Yulan, NY 12792. The purpose of the LLC is to engage in any lawful act or activity for which limited liability companies may be formed. Notice of Formation of Woodbourne Gardens LLC. Arts of Org. filed with New York Secy of State (SSNY) on 12/26/14. Office location: Sullivan County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 228 Todd Rd, Woodbourne, NY 12788. Purpose : any lawful activity. G&R Coins, LLC Arts of Org filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 12/30/14. Eff. Date: 1/1/2015. Office in Sullivan Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served & shall mail process to 55 Highland Ave Po Box 544, Woodridge, NY 12789. Purpose: General. NOTICE OF FORMATION OF SAMUEL WOLF & SOLOMON LLC

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Articles of Organization were filed with the Sec. of State (SSNY) on 12/30/2014. Location: Sullivan County. The SSNY has been designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: C/O SHMUEL Z JURAVEL, 11 PARNES DR APT 4, FALLSBURG, NY 12733. Purpose: For any lawful purpose.

served. SSNY shall mail process to The LLC, 310 Main St., Hurleyville, NY 12747. General Purposes.

next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors, and assignees of such deceased, any and all persons deriving interest in or lien upon, or title to said real property by, through, or under them and their respective wives, widows, husbands, widowers, heirsat-law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors, and assigns, all of whom and whose names, except as stated, are unknown to plaintiff, RUDOLPH B. ISLEY, JR., THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA – INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, “JOHN DOE #1” through “JOHN DOE #12,” the last twelve names being fictitious and unknown to plaintiff, the persons or parties intended being the tenants, occupants, persons or corporations, if any, having or claiming an interest in or lien upon the premises, described in the complaint, Defendant(s). YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the complaint in this action and to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the complaint is not served with this summons, to serve a Notice of Appearance on the Plaintiff’s Attorney within 20 days after the service of this summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within 30 days after the service is complete if this summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York), and in case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the complaint. NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME If you do not respond to this Summons and Complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this

foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered against you and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to your mortgage company will not stop this foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT To the above named defendants: The foregoing summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an Order of the Hon. Stephan G. Shick, a Justice of the Supreme Court, State of New York, dated August 28, 2014 and filed with the Sullivan County Clerk together with the supporting papers thereon. This is an action to foreclose a mortgage held by Plaintiff on the premises known as Section 20, Block 1, Lot 3.9, Tusten, NY, County of Sullivan as described in the complaint on file and commonly known as 1124 COUNTY ROAD 23, TUSTEN, NY 12764. Dated: Syosset, New York, July 30, 2014. Peter T. Roach & Associates, P.C., attorney for Plaintiff, 125 Michael Drive, Suite 105, Syosset, NY 11791. Tel: 516-938-3100.

of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The address to which SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against THE VITAL FARM, LLC is c/o Justin Young, 147 Cutler Rd, Swan Lake, NY 12783. Duration: Indefinite. Purpose: engage in any lawful act or activity.

14-1-34.1 Application: Special Use Permit Project Description: Animal Husbandry- Boarding of Horses Public Hearing Date: February 3, 2015 Time: 7:45pm Public may attend the Public Hearing or provide written comments. If written comments are submitted, they are to be sent via postal mail or hand delivered to: Town of Lumberland Planning Board 1054 Proctor Road Glen Spey, NY 12737 Attn: Pamela Bucksbee, Board Chairman Or Laurie Terry, Plan-

Notice of Formation of Liberty Renaissance Group LLC. Arts of Org. filed with New York Secy of State (SSNY) on 5/7/14. Office location: Sullivan County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 191La Vista Dr., S Fallsburg, NY 12779. Purpose: any lawful activity Rosani J Securitas, LLC Arts of Org filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 11/25/14. Office in Sullivan Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served & shall mail process to Rosani J. George, 685 W Broadway, Monticello, NY 12701. Purpose: General. Notice of Formation of Relational Minds Psychotherapy LCSW, PLLC. Arts of Org. filed with New York Secy of State (SSNY) on 9/29/14. Office location:Sullivan County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 85 Woods Rd, Barryville, NY 12719. Purpose: any lawful activity. TOP BALCONY LLC Arts of Org filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 12/9/14. Office in Sullivan Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served & shall mail process to 325 Classon Ave Apt 9f, Brooklyn, NY 11205. Purpose: General. F&A 1024 LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 12/11/14. Office location: Sullivan County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be

Notice of Formation of 314 Main Street LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 12/12/14. Office location: Sullivan County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: John McMahon & Sons LLC, 333 Jericho Tpke., Ste. 305, Jericho, NY 11753. Purpose: any lawful activity. Public Notice Whereas; upon the recommendation of the Highway Superintendent, the Highway Department is in need of a new truck, AND, Whereas; the Town Board has put money in the Highway Reserve Fund for such purposes; RESOLVED that the Tusten Town Board be authorized to use up to $70,000.00 from the Highway Reserve Fund to fund the purchase of a new 1 ton – up to 18,000 GBW truck, with an amount not to exceed $70,000.00, and be it further RESOLVED that the Highway Superintendent be authorized to advertise bids for this truck or take advantage of existing municipal bids. This resolution is subject to permissive referendum. SULLIVAN INDEX NO.: 532/2014 - SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS Plaintiff Designates SULLIVAN COUNTY as the place of trial based upon the location of the premises herein described having tax map Section 20, Block 1, Lot 3.9, Tusten, NY, County of SULLIVAN. BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., Plaintiff, -against- DIANA S. ISLEY, if living, and if either be dead, any and all persons unknown to plaintiff, claiming, or who may claim to have an interest in, or generally or specific lien upon the real property described in this action; such unknown persons being herein generally described and intended to be included in the following designation, namely: the wife, widow, husband, widower, heirs-at-law,

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THE RIVER REPORTER

Real Estate Publisher’s Notice – All real estate advertised herein is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation, or discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin, or intention to make any such preference, limitation, or discrimintation.” We will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis.

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liability company is to be located is Sullivan. THIRD: The secretary of state is designated as agent of the limited liability company upon whom process against it may be served. The address within or without this state to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process accepted on behalf of the limited liability company served upon him or her is: c/o United States Corporation Agents, Inc., 7014 13th Avenue, Suite 202, Brooklyn, NY 11228. FOURTH: The name and street address.in this state of the registered agent upon whom and at which process against the limited liability company may be served is: United States Corporation Agts, Inc., 7014 13th Avenue, Suite 202, Brooklyn, NY 11228. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has executed these Articles of Organization on the date below. LegaIZoom.com, Inc., Organizer Date: November 17, 2014 Is I Chevenne Moseley By: Cheyenne Moseley, Assistant Secretary 9900 Spectrum Drive Austin, TX 78717 141117000517

IMB Sullivan Properties LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with SSNY on 11/14/14. Off. Loc.: Sullivan Co. SSNY desig. as agt. upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 1101 Sackett Lake Rd., Forestburgh, NY 12777. General Purposes.

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Notice of Formation of Galligan Construction & Services, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 12/15/14. Office location: Sullivan County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 878 Oakland Valley Road, Cuddebackville, NY 12729. Purpose: any lawful activity. RYW HOME LLC. Art. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 11/24/14. 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, c/o Gaffar U Ahmed, 5123 Queens Blvd, Apt 5C, Woodside, NY 11377. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION OF Dedicated Endurance Training, LLC Under Section 203 of the Limited Liability Company Law FIRST. The name of the limited liability company is Dedicated Endurance Training, ILC. SECOND. The county within this state in which the limited

ATTENTION BIDDERS The Town Board of the Town of Lumberland is actively seeking bids on the following: Town Hall Old Kitchen Stove:FRANKLIN CHEF – Model #GR12CE – Serial #1060333-6 burner commercial range with raised griddle- 60” in length – with 2 ovens – approximately 30 years old Anyone interested in inspecting the above listed equipment should contact the

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Supervisor’s Office, 1054 Proctor Road, Glen Spey, N.Y. 12737. All bids must be in the Town Clerk’s Office, 1054 Proctor Road, Glen Spey, N.Y., no later than 10 a.m. Tuesday, February 3, 2015, with a bid opening at that time, and a bid award will be held on Wednesday, February 11, 2015, at 7 p.m. at the Town Hall, 1054 Proctor Road, Glen Spey, N.Y. Bids for each specific item must contain a signed, noncollusion certificate, and all bids must be in a sealed envelope clearly marked : SURPLUS TOWN HALL KITCHEN STOVE. The Town Board reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids. BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD TOWN OF LUMBERLAND VIRGINIA V. HORN TOWN CLERK January 16, 2015

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of the premises being foreclosed herein), Defendants. TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in this action, and to serve a copy of your Answer, or if the complaint is not served with this Summons, to serve a Notice of Appearance on the Plaintiff’s attorney within 20 days after the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service or within 30 days after completion of service where service is made in any other manner than by personal delivery within the State. In case of your failure to appear or Answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. Sullivan County is designated as the place of trial on the basis of the fact that the real property affected by this action is located wholly within said County. Dated: Fairport, New York Jonathan D. Pincus, Esq. December 31, 2014 The Law Office of Jonathan D. Pincus Attorneys for U.S. Bank Trust, N.A., as Trustee for LSF8 Master Participation Trust 1387 Fairport Road Building 700, Suite 710 Fairport, New York 14450 Telephone No.: (585) 256-8000 TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS: The foregoing Supplemental Summons is served upon you by Publication pursuant to an Order of the Honorable Stephan G. Schick, Justice of the Supreme Court, Sullivan County, dated October 24, 2014 and filed with the Supporting Papers in the Sullivan County Clerk’s Office on December 23, 2014. Nature of Action: Is to foreclose a mortgage covering real property located at 463 County Route 131, Callicoon, New York 12723. Relief Sought: Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale in the amount of $77,679.23, plus interest and expenses. Description of Real Property: All that tract or parcel of land situate in the Town of Fremont, County of Sullivan, State of New York being a portion of the south part of Farm Lot No. 56 in Division 19 of Great Lot No. 2 of the Hardenburgh patent, bounded and described as follows: Beginning at a point in the center of traveled way of County Road No. 131 leading from Hortonville to Fremont Center, said point of beginning being on the line between Lots 12 and 56, said point of beginning being further described as the most northerly corner of lands of the grantor herein, William Tesseyman, (See Liber 725 of deeds at page 553) and running thence from said place of beginning the following courses and distances along the center of traveled way of said road: South 12°-58’ East 42.07 feet; South 8°-54’ East 77.29 feet; South 9°-37’ East 75.58 feet; and South 14°-46’ East 79.32 feet to a point in the center of traveled way of said

road; thence leaving said road and running South 68°-15’ West 117.00 feet to a point; thence South 1°-45’ West 180.00 feet to a point on the line between the Towns of Delaware and Fremont; thence North 63°-17’ West 115.00 feet passing along said Town line to a point in a small brook at the most Westerly corner of Lot No. 56; thence North 25°-10’ East 466.44 feet passing along the common line between Lots 12 and 56 as evidenced in part by a stone wall to the point or place of beginning containing 1.09 acres of land. Subject to easements of record to public utilities and highway usededication of record.Subject to all covenants, easements and restrictions of record, if any, affecting said premises.Being and intending to describe the same premises conveyed to the Defendant, ALBERT J. THORNE and DORIS M. THORNE, now deceased, by Deed dated September 11, 1987 and recorded in the SULLIVAN County Clerk’s Office on September 15, 1987 in Liber 1304 of Deeds at Page 257.Tax Account No: 38-1-18.2 Mortgaged Premises: CO Road 131 a/k/a 463 County Route 131 Callicoon, NY 12723 The Law Office of Jonathan D. Pincus Attorneys for the Plaintiff 1387 Fairport Road Building 700, Suite 710 Fairport, New York 14450 Telephone No.: (585) 256-8000

Please take notice that the Narrowsburg Fire District of the Town of Tusten, County of Sullivan, New York will hold its regular meetings for the year 2015 on the second Thursday of each month except where otherwise indicated below. All meetings will be held at the meeting room of the Narrowsburg Firehouse, 203 Bridge Street, Narrowsburg, New York at 7:00Pm and are open to the public. This notice is being posted in accordance with the provisions of Section 94 of the Public officers Law of the State of New York. January 8th organizational & business meeting February 12th business meeting March 12th business meeting April 9th business meeting May 14th business meeting June 11th business meeting July no business meeting scheduled August 13th business meeting/budget workshop September 10thbusiness meeting/proposed workshop October 20th budget hearing & adoption/ business meeting November 12th business meeting December 8th Fire Commissioner election & business meeting By order of the Board of Fire Commissioner of the Narrowsburg Fire District. Al Smith Secretary Bid Notice The Narrowsburg Water & Sewer District is requesting bids for a new Tractor Loader Backhoe. Condition of bid is to take in trade, one 2004 Kubota L35 Backhoe which can be viewed at the Sewer Plant. Please contact the District Superintendent, Dominic Hillard, at (845) 252-7376 to make an appointment to view the Backhoe. Specifications for the new Backhoe can be obtained at the Office of the Town Clerk. Bids should be submitted by 2:30 pm Friday, February 6, 2015 in a sealed envelope clearly marked “BACKHOE BID.” Bids should be addressed to the Tusten Town Clerk PO Box 195 Narrowsburg, NY 12764. Bids will be opened at the Regular Monthly Town Board Meeting, Tuesday, Feb-

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ELIANA, LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 1/16/15. Office in Sullivan Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 14 Upper Ferndale Rd., Liberty, NY 12754. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. LEGAL NOTICE TOWN OF LUMBERLAND TOWN BOARD NOTICE OF 2015 MONTHLY MEETINGS Correction to Monthly Meetings Notice Commencing in February, 2015 the Town Board will hold a WORKSHOP MEETING on the FIRST WEDNESDAY of each month, at 7 p.m., in the Municipal Building, 1054 Proctor Road, Glen Spey, N.Y. The Town Board will also hold a REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING on the SECOND WEDNESDAY of each month, at 7 p.m., at the Town Hall, 1054 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 15, 2015 SULLIVAN CASINO CONSTRUCTORS, LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 12/8/14. Office in Sullivan Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 11 Rosen Rd., Monticello, NY 12701, which is also the principal business location. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF SULLIVAN SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS INDEX NO. 2013-763 ORIGINAL SUMMONS FILED 3/29/2013 U.S. Bank Trust, N.A., as Trustee for LSF8 Master Participation Trust, Plaintiff, -against- Albert J. Thorne, and all the heirs at law, next of kin, distributees, devisees, grantees, trustees, lienors, creditors, assignees and successors in interest of any of the aforesaid defendant, next of kin, distributees, devisees, grantees, trustees, lienors, creditors, assignees, and successors in interest of any of aforesaid classes of person, if they or any of them be dead and their respective husbands, wives or widows, if any, and all of whom, and whose names and places of residence are unknown to Plaintiff, except as herein stated: “JOHN DOE” and “MARY ROE” (Said names being fictitious, it being the intention of the Plaintiff to designate any and all occupants

Public Notice Whereas; according to the Town Engineer’s report on the condition of the Town Hall, the Town Hall is in need of extensive and costly repair, AND, Whereas; the Town Board has put money in reserve for many years to be utilized for such projects; RESOLVED that the Tusten Town Board be authorized to use up to $30,000.00 from the General Reserve Fund for the purpose of Town Hall Building Repair. This resolution is subject to permissive referendum. LEGAL NOTICE COUNTY OF SULLIVAN Sealed bids for the following will be received by the Director of the Department of Purchasing and Central Services at the Sullivan County Government Center, 100 North Street, Monticello, New York 12701, (845) 807-0515, until 1:00 P.M. on Friday, February 6, 2015 at which time the bids will be publicly opened and read. 1. Stock Medication (B-15-05) Bid Forms, including specifications, may be obtained from the Director at the above address, and all bids are subject to the terms and conditions therein set forth. Dated: January 23, 2015

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SPORTS BRIEFS

By Richard Ross sportsinsightsny.com

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Rock rivalries

ULLIVAN COUNTY, NY — While early-season basketball features a bevy of non-league games wherein teams look to test their mettle against contenders from other divisions and/or regions, it is the current league games that evince the most intensity, as teams jockey to marshal at least .500 in their divisions to secure a sectional bid.

These games rekindle rivalries between schools, as many fall athletes have migrated to their winter enterprises. League clashes were the banner story this past week for local hardwood warriors. In boys basketball, Division III Monticello 7-3 (2-0 OCIAA) downed Port Jervis 68-52. Sha-Shawn Drayton posted 14 points and 20 rebounds for the Panthers, who continued their winning ways following their storied road league win over Cornwall the week before. Division IV Liberty 3-5 (2-0 OCIAA) upset James I. O’Neill 51-42 as Stephen Johnson scored 18 for the Indians. In an intense Division V clash, Tri-Valley bested Sullivan West 55-53 as Zach Nilsen led the way for the Bears 5-3 (2-1 OCIAA) with 13 points. Tri-Valley overcame an eight-point deficit with just over three minutes to go. Kainan Justiniano’s pair of three-pointers was crucial in the Bears’ win. The Westies 4-3 (1-2 OCIAA) rebounded with a 59-40 win over Tuxedo as Ronj Padu led the way with 14 points. Noah Bauer canned five three-pointers bringing his season total to 19, ranking him fourth among all Section IX long-range shooters. In Division VI action, it was Livingston Manor 6-2 (3-0) OCIAA, which prevailed over Roscoe 0-9 (0-1 OCIAA) by the score of 67-38. Terrence Lockhart poured in 24 points in the win. Manor also beat Tuxedo 38-30 in a non-league fray. Eldred 4-5 (2-1 OCIAA) downed Tuxedo in a non-league encounter before garnering a league victory over Roscoe by the score of 58-47. Butch Halloran had a team-high 14 and 17 points respectively in those wins. In girls basketball, Division IV Fallsburg 9-2 (3-0 OCIAA) continued its fine season with a 48-41 win over O’Neill and a 62-18 non-league thumping of Roscoe. In Division V, Sullivan West 2-6 (0-3 OCIAA) lost a pair of league games as they fell to Chester 43-12 and then to S.S. Seward 51-26. Meanwhile TriValley 4-5 (1-0 OCIAA) avenged an earlier season non-league defeat by topping O’Neill 51-45. Caroline Martin excelled with 14 points. Eldred 7-2 (3-0 OCIAA) maintained its Division VI dominance with a 59-16 win over Chapel Field. Jordan Lepes led the way with 15 points, while Sheila Burns added 14 points and eight steals. Kelsey Collins had 13 points, 11 rebounds, six steals and three blocked shots. For albums of photos, visit www. sportsinsights.smugmug.com.

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THE INCOMPLETE ANGLER

WAYNE HIGHLANDS SCHOOL DISTRICT KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION HONESALE-PRESTON-DAMASCUS AREAS

By ANDY BOYAR

In order to plan our kindergarten program for the 2015-2016 school year, we must know with considerable accuracy the number of children who will be enrolled. Kindergarten enrollment is restricted to children who will be ¿ve years of age before September 1, 2015. If you have a preschool child who may be eligible to attend kindergarten, please call the school in your area as soon as possible. The telephone numbers are as follows: Honesdale Area: Stourbridge Primary – (570)253-3010 Preston Area: Preston School – (570)798-2516 Damascus Area: Damascus School – (570)224-4114

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Being there

ne factor in being a successful angler is being in the right place at the right time. We have all heard the old saw, “You should have been here yesterday,” once or twice too often. These are not comforting words. This past fall, I made three treks to the Salmon River, Pulaski, NY. The first one was scheduled for the peak of the salmon run based on the runs of the past three years. This year the run was late due to low water conditions. My son Matt and I fished hard from sun-up to dark without even a touch. Others on the river suffered the same fate; it was grim. Three weeks later, Terry Shultz and I managed several fish each and Terry landed a nice steelhead. But truthfully we caught nothing exceptional, even though the trip was a big improvement over the first one. On the final excursion, Peter Kolesar and I had two days of unbelievable steelhead fishing with guide extraordinaire Adrian LaSorte. We fished the lower section of the Douglaston Salmon Run (closest to Lake Ontario). We both landed “chromers” (fish freshly entering the river from the lake) over 30 inches and LOTS of others. I am not a fish counter, but it could be fairly said that we each caught a lifetime of steelhead in those two days of fishing. When we got back to the lodge to collect our gear, we found some long faces on the other fishers who had fished elsewhere on the river that day. Mercifully, we were in the right place at the right time and created some memories that will last a lifetime. The same “boom-or-bust” thing can happen on our local streams and rivers. Success or failure might depend on a number of factors, including water temperature, flow and clarity, air temperature and weather (an overcast day beats a bright day two to one), the time of the hatches coupled with correctly identifying and matching the hatch. You’ll want to know what form of the insect the fish are feeding on (nymphs, emergers, duns or spinners) as well as the correct identity of the insect (type of mayfly, stonefly or caddis). This is where things can get complicated. This is one of the reasons that fly fishing is so fascinating. There is always something to learn. You can begin by reading some of the wonderful books on fly fishing. Perhaps you would be comfortable getting a howto CD or exploring on YouTube. For example, just sample “Fly Fishing the Upper Delaware River” and you will see what I mean. In one of the videos, fly fishing master Dave Brandt sums it up nicely where he explains that fly fishing is

TRR photo by Andy Boyar\

Peter Kolesar, left, is seen here with a fine example of a “chromer”—a steelhead freshly in the river—and Adrian LaSorte, the guide for our once-in-a-lifetime steelhead success. “never-ending—there are all these little things to learn and solve. You can never get all the way there, so it should never be boring. It is a way of life.” This is the time of year to fast-forward your fishing education. One of the best ways I know is to hook-up with a mentor, someone with experience who is willing to share some of the secrets that he or she knows. Just talking fly fishing is important: it is better to ask “how?” or “why?” to solve your fishing problems than to attempt learning in the school of hard knocks. This is why I always want to talk things over with successful anglers. You will not find more top anglers, fly tiers, guides or river guardians anywhere else than at the Fly Fishing Show this coming January 23 to 25 at the Garden State Convention Center in Somerset, NJ. You can ask the experts about all things fly fishing, including the latest in equipment, fishing techniques, fly tying, guide services and much more. There are scheduled demonstrations and lectures, including one about the future of the Upper Delaware River put on by Friends of the Upper Delaware River. There is another event coming up right in our backyard. It is “Fly Fest” up-coming on February 7 at the Catskill Fly Fishing Center. You will be able to meet and talk with expert fly tiers and fishers. Just being there helps. Call 845/439-4810 for more information or directions. Now is the time to get prepared to be in the right place at the right time for the active fish that will be feeding on the great hatches that are sure to come in April and May. Be there. (E-mail andyboyar@gmail.com for comments and upcoming events.)

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RIVER TALK

By Scott Rando

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A conservation plan for eastern hemlock

ind a high-quality cold water stream that supports a brook trout habitat, and chances are that the stream is shaded by many eastern hemlock trees. In shading the stream, the hemlock trees are helping to keep the water temperature cool enough in summer so that the trout survive. In many areas though, these riparian ecosystems are in peril due to a die-off of eastern hemlock trees. There are several pests that are a threat to hemlock forests, but the main cause of the die-off is the hemlock wooly adelgid, a non-native insect that was first reported in Virginia in the 1950s. With the future looking grim for the eastern hemlock, the PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) issued a draft version of a conservation plan for this species. This document, published October 2014, outlines significant growth areas of hemlock, various threats to hemlock forests, and outlines treatment options for wooly adelgid and other pests. The document also identifies areas where significant hemlock growth coincides with High Quality (HQ) or Exceptional Value (EV) streams; Pike, Wayne, and Monroe Counties have

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significant areas of hemlock growth in these high value watersheds. Since wooly adelgid was first identified as a major threat to the eastern hemlock several years ago, several controls have been proven effective to some degree for inhibiting the infestation of hemlock trees by wooly adelgid and other pests. Most of the chemical controls are labor intensive, requiring each tree to be treated, and some of the treatments can be expensive. Recently, several biological controls have been identified, and the best-case scenario, according to the plan, is to have a suite of biological control species available. In addition to field work and research by the DCNR and partner agencies, the hemlock conservation plan calls for help from private landowners. Landowners can help by assessing general health of hemlock stands, monitoring trees for pests, and identifying trees that appear to be resistant to wooly adelgid in infested areas, as well as other measures outlined in the plan. The draft version of the plan can be found at www.dcnr.state.pa.us/ cs/groups/public/documents/document/ dcnr_20030071.pdf.

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The underside of a cluster of hemlock needles shows the characteristic sign of wooly adelgid infestation: egg masses that resemble tiny cotton balls. The winter is a good time to survey for hemlock wooly adelgid and plan for any treatments before spring.

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