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Confusion over Narrowsburg deck Engineer bashes consultant’s survey

By ISABEL BRAVERMAN

ARROWSBURG, NY — At the recent Tusten Town Board meeting held on February 10, town engineer Wes Illing was there to make a presentation about the Chazen Companies’ design for the Narrowsburg deck. During his presentation, it became apparent that the geo-technical (or geo-tech) survey that Chazen conducted under the existing deck was not sufficient, in Illing’s view. Illing outlined that a proper geo-tech survey would include sufficient soil and bedrock samples. The geo-tech engineers would send the soil samples to the lab, and they would be analyzed to find out how cohesive the soil is, and what the natural angle of repose is, both in a dry and wet state. It would also analyze the type of bedrock. However, Illing said, “I don’t think they did that; I think they basically winged it, and put together a design. And it could have worked, but it’s going to be pricey to construct.” Chazen’s design plan has been discussed at previous town board meetings. It would cost approximately $300,000 to construct. The design includes constructing a new foundation, which is the main component of the cost, a tieback wall, and concrete or bluestone on top. Most of the town board is opposed to that cost, and Councilman Ned Lang was especially opposed and stated that the existing foundation is in good shape and does not need to be rebuilt. At the last town meeting, it seemed as if Illing’s findings would match Chazen’s, but that was not the case. Of Chazen’s design, Illing said, “They’re supporting everything from the bedrock and that’s a good approach. But they’re worried about

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it sliding down the mountain, so they put this tieback in and that’s a great idea, but the tieback is basically a third of the way across the street.” But when Lang suggested they just replace the wood on the existing deck, Illing said, “I like that idea, quite honestly.” He went on to say, “What you have has been there for a long time and it’s not moving and it’s stable. So we have empirical data that says what we have works.” He suggested replacing the deck with South American wood, which lasts a long time. The town board said that they did not pay Chazen to do a geo-tech survey, but that Chazen performed it independently. Illing said, “There are a lot of unknowns, but what a geo-tech analysis does is start to put the picture together for you.” He suggested that maybe Chazen has more results from the survey that they did not share with the board. From the survey the town received, Illing said, “The only information that was of any value in that report was the depth of bedrock. There wasn’t anything else of any value in that report. And their design reflects that.” The board was angry at the results and the design that Chazen provided. Illing told the board, “Ask them for a geo-technical report worthy of review, because what they sent us wasn’t worthy of review. It was garbage.” There was also an issue because the Chazen design of the deck was recently approved for repurposing the grant money the town received for the River Walk Project. Supervisor Carol Wingert questioned whether it could be repurposed again if they do not go through with the Chazen design. The board asked Illing to write a letter and talk with the state about the deck.

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Tusten town engineer Wes Illing, left, holds the design plan from Chazen Companies for the Narrowsburg Main Street deck and presents it to the town board. Illing said the geo-tech survey was not “worthy of review” and that Chazen “winged” their design.

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The deck on Main Street in Narrowsburg, NY needs to be replaced this year, but there is controversy over how to do it.

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Port Jervis seeks housing grants By ANYA TIKKA

ORT JERVIS, NY — At what was to be the second public hearing on a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) application on February 16, Valerie Maginsky, the Community Development Agency’s liaison officer, reported, after a lot of research, the grant will not be pursued by the city this time, but instead the agency will seek another, more suitable housing program to address Port Jervis’ housing needs. Maginsky said, “Originally, a public hearing especially for CDBG grant was discussed. Since then, matters have changed. Instead we’re applying for Affordable Housing Corporation (AHC) grants. It opens up other possibilities for funding.” The city is entering into collaboration with RECAP, or Regional Economic Community Action Program, in Middletown to administer the program. If the city’s application is approved, the program will be advertised to residents, who can then apply. The decision on the application is due sometime in the spring, Maginsky said. “With CDBG, we would be limited to 80% of household income. By working with the AHC grant, we can go up to 112 %. I consider this important.” As an example, Maginsky said a household with an income level of $74,458 will qualify for the RECAP grant. “This sounds like a lot, but if you have a family of four, mortgage and other payments, what do you have left?” she said. She continued, “Look at the chart. Your housing cost should not be more than a third. These are affordable housing guidelines.” The applicants have to be up-to-date with their taxes, insurance, sewer and other bills. Mayor Kelly Decker said, “It doesn’t exclude the 80%. It’s important, reaching more people.” In other business, Decker said there’s going to be a new sleep lab as part of the Bon Secours Community Hospital, and an open house on February 20 at 1 p.m. at the facility on Canal Street. Councilman Stan Siegel addressed the harsh winter weather, and said, “Shoveling sidewalks, we encourage you to make them wide enough. With this tough winter, this is not enforceable by law, but we ask citizens to put yourselves in a disabled person’s position, have them wide enough for a chair. Especially with businesses, widen up a little.” Siegel added if a resident is not able to shovel, they should call the local firehouse for help, adding all fire hydrants should be cleared. Councilman David Bavoso talked briefly about creating the new Whitewater Park in the Delaware River. “I heard from assessors, zoning, they cleared what properties are included,” he said. “I encourage everyone to look for next steps. This means changing zoning laws. Call me for input. No response is good news, nobody’s protesting. Hopefully we’ll get the process going.” A proposed Orange and Rockland Utilities (O&R) rate increase was also addressed. Councilman George Belcher asked residents to call him at 845/856-1036, or email georgeb712@gmail.com for information. Decker reminded everyone, “The increase is on delivery lines, just to use those lines, every single person is affected.” Belcher said ConEdison (which owns O&R) is in excellent financial shape.

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Arrests in child porn cases

Lawmakers oppose PA severance tax

NORTHEAST, PA — Pennsylvania Attorney General Kathleen G. Kane has announced that the her Child Predator Section, in partnership with several law enforcement agencies, has arrested 16 suspected child predators over the past two weeks in Northeast PA. “I appreciate the work of our Child Predator Section and the law enforcement agents from the Lackawanna County DA’s office, the Pennsylvania State Police, the U.S. Postal Inspection Service, and the Scranton, Dunmore and Carbondale police departments,” Kane said. “We deliver on our promise to track, flush out and prosecute criminals who hurt our kids.” In the last two weeks, these law enforcement agencies dispatched agents across Northeast PA as part of an ongoing investigation into the online sharing of child pornography and online advertisements relating to the sexual exploitation of children. Those arrested include Richard Adames of Pike County, who is charged with one count of distribution of child pornography. In Wayne County, Jason Verrastro was charged with one count of distribution of child pornography and 20 counts of possession of child pornography.

HARRISBURG, PA — Several Republican members of the legislature have issued statements in opposition to Gov. Tom Wolf’s proposed 5% severance tax on gas released from the Marcellus Shale. Rep. Donna Oberlander, chair of the House Gas and Oil Caucus, issued a statement saying, “The proposal put forth by the new governor this week raises several red flags, in that the administration is not only looking to tax unconventional drilling, but also shallow wells that are located throughout western Pennsylvania. Taxing an industry at this high of a rate—a total of 7.5%, another tax on each 1,000 cubic feet on top of an exceptionally high corporate income tax—clearly sends a signal to these job creators that they are not welcome in our Commonwealth.” Rep. Tedd Nesbit said, “This severance tax plan not only charges a tax at the wellhead, but also on the amount of gas produced—essentially a double tax. Also, we need to consider that the natural gas industry has been paying taxes for years, whether through the impact fee, various business taxes and income taxes. With this excessively high tax rate being proposed, I have serious concerns that placing yet another burden on this industry will effectively drive jobs out of Pennsylvania.” Pennsylvania is the only large gas-producing state that has no severance tax, and such a tax is favored by 61% of state residents, according to a January Mercyhurst University poll.

Housing funds for Hudson Valley NEW YORK STATE — Sens. Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand have announced $6,659,460 in federal funding for Hudson Valley housing authorities. These funds have been allocated through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Public Housing Capital Fund. Schumer and Gillibrand said this funding will help support the housing authorities in Dutchess, Orange, Rockland, Sullivan, Ulster and Westchester counties to develop, finance and modernize their public housing facilities for people in the community. The senators said these public housing agencies are tasked with providing safe rental housing for low-income families, the elderly and persons with disabilities. “All New Yorkers should have a place to live that is safe and affordable,” said Gillibrand. “This critical funding will help ensure Hudson Valley families and seniors have access to safe affordable housing options and that the community’s needs are met.” Among the organizations involved are the Port Jervis Housing Authority, which will receive $76,310; Monticello Housing Authority in Sullivan County, which will receive $131,467; and the Woodridge Housing Authority, which will receive $60,283.

Parker demands to be reinstated MONTICELLO, NY — Randy Parker, the commissioner of the Sullivan County Division of Family Services (DFS) who was placed on paid administrative leave, says his rights are being violated. In an interview published on February 17, Parker said he is entitled to a public hearing over the matter. A story published in the Times Herald Record says that Parker will be meeting with county manager Josh Potosek and county attorney Sam Yasgur on February 20, and will have the opportunity to speak and provide a written statement, but the article says, “Parker is not allowed to ask any questions.” Parker has been defended by many of the county employees in the DFS, but has also created tension with others, as his actions and those of the county fraud unit led to the firing of three DFS employees who pleaded guilty to fraud charges.

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Ukraine war hits home on Wayne’s dairy farms By DAVID HULSE

ONESDALE, PA — Wayne County farms are responsible for 35% to 40% of the county’s economy, and that economy is suffering from a European war, the county commissioners were told on February 12. Ed Pruss, extension educator at the county’s office of Penn State Extension, was on hand for the weekly meeting, pitching the February 16 agenda of the county’s 37th annual Dairy/Ag Day. Agricultural income remains close to that of the economic leader, tourism, he said. But as the discussion got into the state of county agriculture, largely dairy farming, Pruss said that international politics have intervened. Due in large part to the conflict in Ukraine, dairy “is facing another tough year.” The fighting in Europe has resulted in economic sanctions on Russia, which in

turn has ended American dairy purchases by Russia and China, both big customers in the past, he said. He said the market was there because while China has lots of cows, it lacks good forage, so those cows produce only about half of what American cows do annually. China needs to import dairy products, but it has followed Russia in dropping American products in response to American economic sanctions. The loss of the market has caused a drop in American dairy prices of more than 20%, from $25 per hundred pounds, to about $19, Pruss said. Pruss’ words were not news for commissioners Brian Smith and Jonathan Fritz. Smith is a dairy farmer and Fritz, whose nickname at work is “Tractor John,” sells farm equipment. “It’s been a detriment to farms. If you produce 20 hundred-weight daily, you’re losing $80 a day, that’s $2,400 a month you

don’t have,” Smith said. Smith has taken on a school-bus driving job to make up some of the loss. “And production costs are up for grain,” Pruss added. Fritz said most farmers currently are choosing used equipment over new. “It’s difficult to forecast on borrowing money,” he said. The lost income is seen throughout the county, as Pruss noted that 85% of dairy farm income is spent locally and every dollar recycles 2.5 times through the community. The problem is being felt statewide, Pruss said. Wayne County dairies have 5,100 cows. Statewide there are 533,000, and dairy is a $6 billion industry responsible for creating 60,000 jobs, making the state the nation’s fifth largest milk producer. Some Pennsylvania farmers are selling off stock to southwestern farmers who are replenishing dairy herds after liqui-

Milk prices falling again By FRITZ MAYER

check, and you can decide what kind of ONESDALE, margin you want to PA — Farmers insure.” Under the and others gathplan, if a producer ered for the 37th annual loses money on the Wayne County, PA/ Sulsale of his or her livan County, NY Dairy/ milk, the insurance Ag Day on February 16. makes up for some One attendee was Wayne of the loss. Smith County Commissioners called the arrangechair Brian Smith, who ment an “invalid recently announced he is business model.” running for office again Another producer this year, and who is also at the event was a dairy farmer. Amy Theobald, In 2010, Smith sold who, with her hushis cows but kept all TRR photo by Fritz Mayer band Chuck, bottles the equipment, and af- Dairy and other farmers gathered at the 37th annual Wayne milk at their farm ter a couple of years County, PA/Sullivan County, NY Dairy/Ag Day. and sells it through re-entered the dairy business in partnership three markets and directly from a self-serve with his daughter and son-in-law. Smith’s barn farm stand called Creamworks Creamery at burned down in May 2014, but with the help of Riverside Farms near Waymart. They also sell members of the community, a new barn was 15 flavors of ice cream, butter and brown eggs. built and the dairy operation is once again opTheobald said the retail price of the milk erating out of Smith’s barn. she sells, like the wholesale price, is dropping Smith said the price of milk the farmers were quickly. She said, “From December to January getting paid was pretty strong until recently, it dropped $.30 a gallon, and from January to when it dropped more than $6 per hundredFebruary it dropped $.17 a gallon.” weight. This is due in part to Russia blocking The federal pricing system dates back to the U.S. dairy imports in retaliation for sanctions 1930s. Thoebald said, “It’s still there, it doesn’t sparked by the conflict in Ukraine, and China work.” She said that milk prices through 2014 has also cut back on imports. were at historical highs, and farmers out west Milk producers have long complained about continued to expand their herds. “They still put wild swings in the price set for the cost of uncows on, they still flood the market. My feeling processed milk. In the 2014 Farm Bill, lawmakis, and I’ve felt this way my whole entire life, I ers in Washington, DC created a new insurance would rather sell the bottom 10% of my cows, program for milk producers. spend more time with my family, and still make Smith said, “I’ve never been in favor of that a decent living.” particular plan. They take money out of your

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Ed Pruss, extension educator at Wayne County’s office of Penn State Extension, reported to the county commissioners last week. dating them during recent drought conditions in the west and southwest. Pruss predicted that as a partial result, Texas will soon overtake Pennsylvania’s milk production.

Bethel highway dustup continues By FRITZ MAYER

HITE LAKE, NY — At the Bethel town meeting on February 11, it seemed as if Supervisor Dan Strum wanted to turn the temperature down a bit after the previous town meeting turned into a shouting match over the snow removal and overtime budget. Sturm and Councilperson Vicky Simpson said highway superintendent William Crumley was using too much salt and overtime, and was going to break the budget, while Crumley argued he was doing what was necessary. At the February 11 meeting Sturm read a statement: “The board has some concerns about the highway budget; the highway department has some concerns about supplies and products needed to get through this winter into the next winter. I’d be more than happy to sit down at any time to discuss any issues relating to the highway department in an effort to assist in any way we can. We can meet once every week, every two weeks, whatever is convenient.” At the end of the meeting, it was clear Crumley was not ready to let the matter drop. He read from a prepared statement in response to a letter Sturm read at the previous meeting, which Crumley called a, “scathing, inaccurate, misleading and offensive letter.” Crumley said, “You’re not my boss, I’m not your boss. I’m a duly elected official in complete charge of the highway department.” A bit further along he read a couple of words not normally heard at town meetings: “Do not use me to feed your ego and satiate your narcissism. How will you, to paraphrase your direct quote ‘see me in irons’ when I am doing my job?” At the previous meeting, Sturm’s letter said Crumley’s salt and overtime practices would lead to a $200,000 deficit. Crumley distributed a packet of papers, one of which called that claim a “false projection.” The packet also contained a news article from The River Reporter in 2005, in which the former highway superintendent was facing a $220,000 deficit at a time when Simpson was town supervisor. Three residents spoke in Crumley’s defense and said he was doing a good job of keeping the roads clear.

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Town sets brewery hearing, tables parking By DAVID HULSE

LDRED, NY — The Highland Town Board on February 10 had two agenda resolutions concerning zoning changes on its agenda. The board adopted the first, calling for approval of a March 10 public hearing on a zoning amendment to provide for craft or “farm” breweries. The resolution was adopted without board comment. A second resolution, calling on the board to “consider action” on a planning board recommendation to modify—and reduce—parking requirements from two spaces for each 200 square feet of retail space to one space per 250 square feet. It was tabled after an unusual board debate. Normally, as in the prior resolution, Supervisor Andrew Boyar introduces resolutions, and various council members provide a motion and a second. Board members sometimes comment on the resolution, but debate is rare. However, debate began when Councilman Fred Bosch proposed sending the planners’ recommendation to the county for a required 239-M review (as required by state environmental quality review law), and scheduling a second March 10 public hearing. Councilman Jeff Haas seconded the motion.

Boyar objected, saying “Our ducks are not in a row.” He went on to call for a review of planning consultant Tom Shepstone’s notes from the planning of the town’s original zoning in 1986, and an effort to reach out for organizational help with planning. “We’re not the most lenient or the strictest. I want it correct for the town. We need another 30 days. This is significant and this is not a fit proposal, not something opposite my house, but something for Yulan and Barryville. I did the math, and I’m not sure the planning board recommendation is correct.” He said Peck’s Market would have 40 fewer spaces under the recommendation. “Would it be better smaller? I’ve never heard we have too much parking in Eldred. It’s always in use.” He said other concepts existed, including non-paved parking and the “banking” of extra allowable spots. Bosch replied saying planners had adopted Bethel’s ordinance, and while some towns called for 200 square feet per spot, or 250 square feet of store space, “the newer ones are all less [strict] than older ones like ours.” Boyar responded, saying 1986 planners reviewed material for “months and months” before approving the original requirements. “Now we’re doing it from

High bear yield in Pennsylvania By FRITZ MAYER

ORTHEAST, PA — The number of bears taken across the state of Pennsylvania continues to remain high, with the official number of bears taken by hunters in 2014 confirmed by the Pennsylvania Game Commission (PGC) at 3,366. That is the seventh highest take on record. According to a press release from the PGC issued on February 11, “The all-time high was recorded in 2011, when 4,350 bears were harvested. Hunters harvested 3,510 bears in 2013— the third-largest harvest on record.” In Pike County, 111 bears were harvested, while the number in Wayne County was 87. The heaviest bear weighed 630 pounds and was taken by Leon J. Graham in Pine Township in Warren County during the bear archery season. The PGC says 173,523 hunters

bought state bear licenses in 2014, which is a record high. The mast crop—which consists of acorns, leaf buds, catkins and other natural foods consumed by forest animals—was said to be quite good throughout much of the state’s main bear-hunting areas. Mark Ternent, the PGC’s bear biologist, said overall the year was a success and the trend will likely continue next year. The statewide bear population has remained stable over the past seven years, with the population estimated most recently at 18,100 bears, Ternent said. Interest in bear hunting has remained high, as verified by license sales. “It’s always difficult to predict exactly how good bear hunting will be in a given year,” Ternent said. “But it clear we’ve had several banner years in the past decade, and there’s nothing to indicate fantastic bear hunting won’t continue in 2015 and beyond.”

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Members of the Highland Town Board are pictured following their February 10 meeting. They are Supervisor Andrew Boyar, left, and councilmen Jeff Haas, Scott Hallock, James Gutekunst and Fred Bosch. last week. Sixty to 90 minutes of review doesn’t sound adequate. I’m not against it. I want it correct.” Reviewing other town’s parking, Councilman Scott Hallock said Highland is in the middle. “We should all be on the same page.” Hallock also asked that store square footage should relate to “customer use spaces,” not the entire store. Councilman James Gutekunst agreed. Gutekunst, whose family formerly operated a store in the building now owned by Peck’s, said the store is probably around 14,000 square feet, but customer-use space is only 10,000 square feet. “One hundred [per space] is too restrictive, but we don’t want to overbuild,” he said. He recommended the use of “banking,” which would allow businesses to build less than

Damascus approves conditions for campground By LINDA DROLLINGER

required and add more if the need arises. Councilman Haas wanted to know who would be making new recommendations back to the board. Boyar said he would research Mamakating zoning, where banking is used, check industry sources and get a local law written. “I’d feel more comfortable.” “You’re saying we table until March?” Hallock asked “Yes, let’s get it right,” Boyar said. “We don’t have to follow the planning board recommendations. We could have one to 200 [square feet] and add banking,” Bosch said. “We can discuss it on March 3,” Boyar said. Hallock agreed and moved to table. The vote was unanimous. Before the discussion, builder Charles Petersheim had distributed parking requirements from seven towns, four in Sullivan, two others in the Hudson Valley and one in Vermont. All had less strict requirements and several contained language saying large parking lots were not good for communities. After the vote he said that planners, including Shepstone, agree that large parking lots are not desirable, and that if the board wanted to use parking to keep business out, 100 square feet per space is “a great rule.”

AMASCUS, PA — At its February 16 meeting, the Damascus Township Board of Supervisors approved conditions of use for a 10-site campground on Hickory Lane owned by Hal and Gladys Kaufmann. The document outlining conditions of use for the property, which was granted a nonconforming use variance by the board in 1984, was drafted by township solicitor Jeffrey Treat and addresses most of the suggestions and concerns voiced by residents at a January 19 public hearing on the topic. Responding to questions from the public regarding next steps in the process required for the Kaufmanns to obtain an operating permit for their campground, Supervisor Joe Canfield (acting as meeting chair in Chairman Jeff Dexter’s absence) said that the Kaufmanns must submit written plans to the Damascus Planning Commission, including comprehensive site blueprints, if they find the stipulated conditions of use acceptable. Planning commission chair Ernie Matern added that the proposed campground will be considered a major subdivision and, as such, will be required to demonstrate full compliance with all aspects of the township’s Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance (SALDO) pertaining to major subdivisions. (See damascustwp.org/ord/SALDO.pdf.) Township zoning officer Ed Lagarenne said,

in response to other questions about the binding nature of the conditions of use, that those conditions would remain in force for the next 200 to 300 years, or as long as existing zoning regulations are applicable. He also said that the conditions will apply not only to the Kaufmanns, but also to any subsequent owners of the property, defined as “successors and assigns.” In other business, operations manager Steve Adams said that he has submitted the township as a candidate for the Upper Delaware Council’s (UDC) Outstanding Community Achievement Award, which is “given to a municipality to recognize significant action in 2014 to protect the river corridor.” Citing one mile of township highway department work along River Road designed to slow erosion, prevent road runoff into the river, and generally preserve the beauty and integrity of the river ecosystem, Adams said that the roadwork seeks to maintain a pristine environment for years to come. That award will be presented, along with several others, at the UDC’s annual awards dinner on April 26 at 3 p.m. The public is invited to attend. Tickets cost $26 each, and can be purchased at www.upperdelawarecouncil.org. Adams also provided an update on the Jurgenson Road alternate route project, saying that the township plans to survey the proposed alternate route as soon as the deep snow melts and then will seek easement permissions from landowners along the route.

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Henry assumes UDC chair By DAVID HULSE

ARROWSBURG, NY — The first former National Park Service (NPS) employee to hold the gavel of the Upper Delaware Council (UDC) was installed when Al Henry, of Berlin Township assumed the UDC chair on February 5. Known for his candor, the 60-year-old native of Beach Lake, PA is beginning his third year as Berlin’s UDC delegate. Henry was employed by the NPS for 32 years, prior to his retirement in 2009 as chief ranger at the Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River. He spent all but two years of his NPS career working in the Upper Delaware unit, where he was responsible for setting up the law enforcement program starting in the fall of 1979 and helped the river’s first superintendent, John Hutzky, to establish the Congressionally-designated federal presence in the five-county, bi-state region. Henry earned a bachelor’s degree in recreation and parks from Penn State in 1976 and studied outdoor education at the University of Northern Colorado. Al and his wife of 31 years, Karen Carlson, are the parents of Dr. Alana Rickard, who is in her final year of pediatric residency at Geisinger in Danville, PA and Dylan Henry, an attorney practicing gen-

By FRITZ MAYER

eral law in King of Prussia, PA. Magisterial District Justice Ronald J. Edwards last Thursday administered the oaths of office to Henry, UDC Vice-Chair Susan Sullivan of Tusten and SecretaryTreasurer Jeff Dexter of Damascus Township. In other business, Tim Dugan of the PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources announced that newly installed Gov. Tom Wolf has “strengthened” the state’s moratorium on new gas leases in the state forests. Reservoir and funding levels are low, Steve Tambini, executive director of the Delaware River Basin Commission (DRBC) reported. Lower reservoir levels were attributed to cold weather, which has prevented snow pack melt. Tambini said river ice has also put Upper Delaware monitoring gauges out of service. Funding was related to the federal budget, which again omitted funding for DRBC. The interstate agency, which was created by Congress, has received federal funding in only one year since 1996. Tambini said four-state budgeting has not yet been resolved. Park Superintendent Kris Heister announced that the Upper Delaware this year is budgeted to receive $1.3 million for capital improvements, which she said

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The Upper Delaware Council’s newly elected officers were sworn in and took their places on February 5, and the council stood for its annual group photograph. New officers, pictured seated from the left, are the secretary/treasurer, Jeffrey Dexter of Damascus, PA; Chairman Alan Henry of Berlin, PA; and Vice-chair Susan Sullivan of Tusten, NY. Pictured standing are delegates Brian Stuart of Lackawaxen, PA, left; Steve Tambini of the Delaware River Basin Commission, Fred J. Peckham of Hancock; NY; Bill Rudge of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation; Tim Dugan of the PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources; Nadia Rajsz of Lumberland, NY; Kris Heister of the National Park Service, Tony Ritter of Tusten (alternate); Patricia Jeffer of Shohola, PA; Virginia Schmalzle Dudko of Deerpark, NY (alternate); Andrew Boyar of Highland, NY; James Greier of Fremont, NY; David M. Dean of Deerpark; and Larry H. Richardson of Cochecton, NY. Harold Roeder, of Delaware, NY and Chuck Pranski of Westfall, PA did not attend. eral minimum wage. While she said she was “fully aware that the new minimum will be a burden” for river related businesses, she said NPS was “not responsible for enforcing or interpreting” President Obama’s Executive Order 13658. She directed those inquiries to the U.S. Dept. of Labor.

will include repairs and improvements at park offices and features. Some $500,000 will fund access road paving, pier repointing and ice breaker repairs, “if the money holds up.” Additionally, she announced that employees of the 70 commercial-use license holders are included among those employees to receive a new $10.10 per hour fed-

Wolf declares death penalty moratorium

ARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf announced on February 13 a moratorium on the death penalty until a report is issued by the Pennsylvania Task Force and Advisory Commission on Capital Punishment. A report from Wolf’s office said, “Governor Wolf took action only after significant consideration and reflection, but this reprieve is in no way an expression of sympathy for the guilty on death row,

all of whom have been convicted of committing heinous crimes, and all of whom must be held to account… This decision is based on a flawed system that is ineffective, many times unjust, and expensive.” Since the death sentence was reinstated by the U.S. Supreme Court in 1978, Pennsylvania death warrants have been signed in 434 cases, but the state has executed only three people, and those were individuals who decided not to seek an appeal. Still, Republicans were quick to criti-

cize the move. The speaker of the House, Mike Turzai and majority leader Dave Reed questioned whether the governor is overstepping his authority. They wrote, “Did the governor overstep his authority? Once again, the governor acted not in an open or transparent manner, but unilaterally deciding to alter the law.” Sen. Lisa Baker issued this statement: “I understand there are thoughtful people concerned about the legal and ethical costs of carrying out the death penalty. At

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the same time, these are heinous crimes for which individuals are being convicted and sentenced to death, a decision that is preceded by consideration of mitigating circumstances. “ I think we have an obligation to hear from the families of murder victims, from the law enforcement community, and from prosecutors, and to weigh the emotional costs and justice implications, before any repeal action is taken.” Some Democrats in the legislature defended Wolf’s actions.

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Reining in nonconforming uses

pring is once again approaching, and that means construction season is just around the corner. If the past is any guide, in some towns in Sullivan County some of those construction projects will mean the expansion of nonconforming uses. What is a nonconforming use? It’s one that was allowed to exist in an area in the past, for instance at a time before local zoning was established, but would no longer be permitted to be established. In Sullivan County, examples of nonconforming uses would be racetracks, junkyards, summer camps or hospitals located in residential neighborhoods. Most planning professionals agree that an important goal for zoning purposes is to have nonconforming uses diminish over time and eventually go away. In fact, that is what the New York State Court Appeals, the state highest court has ruled. The court wrote of nonconforming uses in 1996, “the highest priority of zoning is their reasonable restriction and eventual elimination.” Municipalities don’t have the right to halt the operation of a nonconforming use, but they do have the right to restrict or prohibit their expansion. As explained on the website of the law firm of Sahn, Ward, Coschignano and Baker PLLC: “Clearly, the right to continue a nonconforming use is constitutionally protected and the courts will protect property owners’ rights to maintain said uses. However, expansion and/or modification of these uses may not be possible even when the additional use could be considered compatible with the authorized use. For example, in McDonald v. Zoning Board of Appeals of the Town of Islip, the court, citing a municipality’s right to restrict the expansion of nonconforming uses, upheld the determination of the zoning board to deny the expansion of a preexisting, nonconforming landscaping and excavation business to include a

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mulching and recycling operation. Thus, even though mulching and recycling is arguably an ancillary use of a landscaping business, it was still considered an impermissible expansion and the right to prohibit the expansion was upheld by the court.” Planners have long considered nonconforming uses to be problematic. As an educator named Marvin Moore wrote in the William and Mary Law Journal in 1965. “Such uses reduce the effectiveness of zoning ordinances, depress property values, and directly contribute to urban blight.” Some local officials take seriously the negative impacts of the expansion of nonconforming uses, and many municipalities in New York State have adopted zoning that restricts or prohibits expansion. The municipalities are almost always victorious if the related zoning regulations are challenged in court. From the Pace Law School website, law.pace.edu/ non-conforming-users: “Courts have upheld prohibitions on the construction of an awning over a courtyard outside a restaurant, on the theory that it would create additional space for patrons to congregate and, in this sense, increase the degree of the nonconforming use. Similarly, the prohibition of the conversion of seasonal bungalows to year-round residences has been upheld as an acceptable method of preventing the enlargement of a nonconforming use.” In Sullivan County, two towns have adopted local laws that prohibit the expansion of nonconforming uses. The Town of Thompson passed legislation in 2005, and the Town of Bethel passed similar legislation in October 2014. The Bethel regulation says simply, “An enlargement or expansion of a nonconforming use is expressly prohibited.” It also defines an enlargement or expansions as “(i) any increase in the height or area of any building or building footprint, including but not limited to the addition of any stories, dormers, rooms, porches, decks or similar improvements, (ii) the construction of any additional buildings or improvements on the real property comprising such nonconforming use or the addition of any accommodations thereto that could be used for dwelling purposes that are an extension of said nonconforming use or (b) an accessory use to said nonconforming use, (iii) the increase of any land area comprising such nonconforming use, or (iv) the increase of the intensity of the nonconforming use.” The regulation also says, “A building or other structure containing residential nonconforming uses may be altered in any way to improve interior livability. No structural alterations shall be made which would increase the number of dwelling units.” The zoning changes can easily be seen as the “reasonable restrictions” called for by the court of appeals in the regulation of nonconforming uses. The choice about whether to restrict the expansion of nonconforming uses rests with elected town boards. Some planning boards in Sullivan County routinely grant special-use permits that allow for the expansion or enlargement of nonconforming uses. We would encourage elected officials to follow the lead of towns of Bethel and Thompson, and consider bringing their zoning codes in line with the goals outlined by many communities, professional planners and the highest court in the state.

Drops in propane costs lag others I’ve been comparing energy costs for my Sullivan County family. Using my collected gas station receipts, oil bills (home heat source) and propane bills (cooking and hot water), here’s what I found: From early July to early October (‘14), gasoline at the pump fell by 13%. Fuel oil fell 6%. Propane had a 0% price change, nor was the propane company’s added charge of $5.90 per delivery reduced. From the beginning of October (’14) to beginning January (’15), car gasoline fell an additional 23%, fuel oil dropped another 24% and propane went down only 7%. The added propane charge remained $5.90. The total savings for my family in the six-month period July to January are: car gasoline: 33%; house heating oil: 29%; propane: 7%. Many folks have these receipts stored somewhere. Does anyone else notice this huge price discrepancy related to propane, which is a petroleum product? Bill Duncan Woodbourne, NY

Not a developer As per your February 12 article about the Town of Highland Planning Board, “Planners recommend brewery and parking changes,” I’m not a developer. I know The River Reporter likes to discredit people with words like “developer,” but you could have just as easily used the phrase “community investor,” “home designer,” or “home builder.” Or even “Charles Petersheim, awardwinning designer of regionally inspired homes who has brought national attention to Eldred multiple times, as well as generated $8,000,000 of taxable real estate in Highland….” I haven’t developed land for nine years, and when I did, it was on a microscopic scale. Charles Petersheim Eldred, NY

Buying the 2016 elections Here we go again. Seems like just yesterday that we had the Presidential elections. Well, here they come again, and everyone and his brother and sister are vying for position to get on the ballot. Unfortunately, they are all the same actors and dynasties (Bush and Clinton). Can’t America be more original and bring in some fresh faces with new ideas and ways to handle the enormous challenges that we face? With the Supreme Court opening up the floodgates to campaign contributions, dark money will be buying our elected officials including president. Just the other day, it was revealed that billionaires David and Charles Continued on page 7

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LETTERS

ROOT CELLAR

By Kristin Barron

Continued from page 6

Koch of Koch Industries, Inc. will be spending almost $900 million dollars to buy their candidates and get their ultra-conservative views rammed down the throats of Americans. They own a multitude of fossil fuel-based industries including gas stations, pipelines, and chemicals used to make materials. In order to starve the beast, I would urge everyone not to buy their products, which include Brawny, Angel Soft, Dixie, Vanity Fair, Sparkle, Stainmaster, American Greetings and Georgia-Pacific products. Go online and see the complete list of their products. It’s daunting. The Kochs do not want us to be switching over to renew-

able energy because it will significantly cut into their profits. They want coal, oil and natural gas to continue to be our primary energy sources even though there is convincing evidence that humans are the major contributing factor to global warming. We need to be focusing on renewables instead in order to save the planet. As Rachel Kolyer wrote on the blog Daily Kos, “Knowledge is power and your dollar is your vote. We can become informed purchasers and refuse to support their political agenda by refusing to purchase their wares.” John Hahn Shohola, PA

‘Save the habitat, save the hunt’ In my My View of February 5, I mentioned that the Federation of Sportsman Clubs of Sullivan County, NY wants to improve the deer herd by drastically shortening hunting season and sending a resolution to the DEC/ Albany. I did not have the resolution in front of me, and I made an error. Bow season is to be only one week long prior to regular season, and firearms (regular) season would combine muzzle loader and crossbow for also only one week long, both in November. Although I know the federation is an excellent organization and does great work, I am glad the resolution as it was written was voted down at the February meeting. Drastically shortening the hunting season will not produce the desired results because those same deer would have less pressure by hunters over about three months, but they would be critically pressured for two weeks, and still would not have a good winter habitat to thrive on. I still hold to the best way to improve the deer herd is to improve the habitat and offer tax write-offs for those who do this. The deer need safe off-limits bedding areas of bushes, brush piles, broad low evergreens, swamp and thickets (not big tall woods); they need acorns and fruit in the fall, winter food sources such as standing grain crops, peas and turnips; and cut down tree branches for browse. The National Wild Turkey Federation preaches

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and teaches: “Save the habitat, save the hunt.” I believe that is the main way to have a quality deer herd. Thank you. John JP Pasquale Livingston Manor, NY

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

“Words are pale shadows of forgotten names. As names have power, words have power. Words can light fires in the minds of men. Words can wring tears from the hardest hearts.” —Patrick Rothfuss Cartoon submitted by Andy Weil of Summitville, NY

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hat’s not a word.” It seems that I am always saying this to my kids, in disapproving tones. Most often it is because they are mispronouncing something. Then I tell them: we are not entitled to pronounce words incorrectly just because we think it sounds better. This is the argument that my son, with his musical ear, likes to try. The main idea, I reply, is to talk so people understand what you’re telling them. But what about inventing new words? How about making up words to express things better? This, I suspect, is not a Common-Core approved activity. But how else would our language change and grow? The great master of neologisms, William Shakespeare, is credited with coining over 1,700 words that have become part of common English usage. We have the Bard to thank for such words as addiction, assassination, and bedroom, grovel, zany and hobnob. Lewis Carroll gave us, among others, the word “chortle” from a combination of chuckle and snort. And Dr. Seuss gave us “Grinch,” which no longer refers just to the green Christmas-stealing curmudgeon. You could even say that Dickens’ character “Scrooge” (another name now synonymous for a miserly sourpuss) is a “Grinch.” But what about the rest of us? What new words have you and your family invented? What eccentric phrases have meaning to only you and yours? Little kids are often the source of new family words. For instance, my daughter and I made up the blended word “Slurk,” a verb combining the words slurp and lurk, to describe the activity of the kitten when she sneaks into the shower to lick up the puddles of water left in the tub. Another unique word that has stood the test of time in our family is the word “Weeble,” a word my mother used for that piece of wood nailed on a door frame that can be swiveled sideways to keep the door closed. My mother speculated it was a fragment of a German word that was handed down through her family. But interestingly, our door “weeble” has the same rocking motion as the 1970s dolls named “Weebles” that “wobble but don’t fall down.” “Slervy” is another enduring word—in my mind only. As a teenager I made up “slervy” to describe old, worn black velvet that takes on a reddish tinge. The material’s fibers run every which way creating white creases in the cloth. Today, what I named “slervyvelvet” might be called crushed velvet or “distressed.” We also have the development of the Internet to thank for a host of new words. Slang words originated on-line such as “selfie” and “twerk” were added to the Oxford Dictionary Online in 2013. According to lexicographer Erin McKean, in her December 2014 TED Talk, one of the most common ways of inventing new words is to shift word function. Thus the word “friend,” once only used as a noun, is now also a verb (as in Facebook’s most obnoxious phrase “friend me”). The Internet is also full of sites claiming to teach you how to create new words in a few easy steps. But all anyone really needs is their own lively imagination. Imagine—our neologisms just might catch on and turn up in the dictionary one day.

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DEATH NOTICES EDWARD WEITMANN

Edward Weitmann, 65, of Willowemoc, New York passed away peacefully at home on February 14, 2015. Ed was born March 19, 1949 in Suffern, New York. He is the son of the late Mary and Ronald Weitmann. He is survived by his sisters, Deborah Russell and Suzanne Speed both of Tennessee; several nieces and nephews; his former wife Laura Quigley of North Branch, and many good friends. Ed lived in Pearl River, New York until his family moved to Hollywood, Florida when he was 8 years old. He was a Cub Scout and graduated from McArthur High School in Hollywood in 1967. He served his country honorably in Vietnam from 1968 to 1970 as a Sergeant E5 with the 173rd Airborne Division. He is the recipient of the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Combat Infantryman Badge, Army Commendation Medal and Parachute Badge. He moved to Willowemoc in 1975 where he was a talented carpenter and cabinetmaker. His craftsmanship can be found in many homes in Sullivan County and beyond. He was elected as a Councilman for the Town of Rockland in 2005, was appointed Deputy Su-

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pervisor in July 2009 and was elected Town Supervisor in late 2009. He served as Town Supervisor until his death. He was an active member of the Democratic Committee for the Town of Rockland, recently becoming the Acting Chairperson. He was a 27-year member of the Beaverkill Valley Fire Department serving most recently as 2nd Assistant Chief. When he became ill with cancer, several friends stepped up to help him in his fight. Whether it was taking him to treatments, plowing his driveway, bringing in wood, cooking, cleaning, whatever was needed. Most importantly they gave their friendship and made it possible for Ed to be home. They are to be cherished. Ed was a hardworking, talented, good human being with a strong sense of service. He could always be counted on to be there when needed. He loved music, books, art, the outdoors, and he loved his animals. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If a man does not keep pace with his companions, perhaps it is because he hears a different drummer. Let him step to the music which he hears however measured or far away.â&#x20AC;?â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Henry David Thoreau. Ed will be cremated. A celebration of his life will be held in the spring.

WILLIAM S. RYMAN William S. Ryman of Yulan, NY passed away peacefully Saturday, February 14, 2015 after a short illness. He was 62. He was the son of Mary Ryman and the late Allen Ryman. He was born February 13, 1953 in Hazleton, PA. Bill was raised in Eldred, NY and left the area. He spent many years over the road as a professional owner/operator truck driver. He was the previous owner of Loango Enterprises of Red Level, AL. He was presently employed by L.P. Cylinder Service of Shohola, PA. He enjoyed the outdoors, feeding the birds, hunting, fishing and loved being with his family and friends. He is survived by his mom Mary Ryman of Fieldale, VA; his daughter LacyJane Ryman-Mescal and her husband Noah; granddaughter Cheyanne and grandson Noah of Toms River, NJ; his significant other, Genevieve Lubrano of Yulan, NY; sons David and wife Katherine and John Lubrano; brothers Edward Ryman and his

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Anna Klages of Honesdale, PA, a longtime resident of the area, passed away Monday, February 9, 2015 at Ellen Memorial Health Care Center, Honesdale, PA. She was 94.

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om Scott is pictured here with his fiddle entertaining the crowd at the sportsman’s show in New York City. During the 1940s and ‘50s, the men of Narrowsburg set up an impressive example of a country store at the Coliseum in the city as a way of advertising our local area. Thanks to Barbara Gutheil for donating the picture. The Tusten Historical Society’s hours at the Western Sullivan Public Library, TustenCochecton branch in Narrowsburg, are Mondays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Fridays from 6 to 8 p.m. and Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

NARROWSBURG NEWS

By Jane Luchsinger

he Town of Tusten continues to lead the way to convert gluttonous municipal carbon habits to more responsible, alternative ways of energy production, thereby reducing its carbon footprint. Scientists have identified carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions as the most important cause of climate change, contributing to extreme weather events and resulting natural disasters. CO2 emissions are a result of burning fossil fuels such as oil, coal and natural gas. Existing power plants represent the largest source of carbon pollution in the U.S., so even the use of electricity is contributing to climate change. The Tusten Energy Committee takes heed of the warnings that we must all contribute to a reduction of carbon emissions and stop the growing global trend of increased carbon pollution. In addition to the plans to convert municipal energy needs to solar, the energy committee recommended replacing the overhead lights in the basement of town hall with more efficient lighting. The old lights have

now been removed, rewired to code and replaced. The result is immediately noticeable as you enter the brighter, cleaner vast space of town hall. The work of the Tusten Energy Committee (Brandi Merolla, chair; Charles Blanchard; Star Hesse and Carol Wingert), has been recognized by surrounding towns in the county. A meeting including representatives of the towns of Bethel, Delaware, Highland and even Orange County was held for these municipalities to learn firsthand from the Tusten Energy Committee the necessary steps needed to reduce municipal carbon emissions. Four Tusten citizens are responsible for starting the trend in Sullivan County to live a better, cleaner, healthier lifestyle. We need to let them be our example and take individual responsibility as well. Insulate our homes, caulk the windows, turn off the lights as you leave a room, and consolidate shopping trips to save gas. These are just a few simple measures to reduce carbon emissions and save you money. Now that is a win-win situation.

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Fundraiser for Music in the Park MILFORD, PA — Milford’s Music in the Park concert series is celebrating its 10th anniversary this summer, and will hold a special fundraiser to celebrate the landmark. For 10 years, music has been rocking in the Ann Street Park, bringing folk, rock, country, indie, jazz and many more forms of music to the residents and visitors of Milford: MiZ, Mike Lawlor Banned, Marc von Em, Regina Sayles, The Juicy Grapes, The Parting Glass and the Tara Minstrels, and many more—and all for free. It takes hard work, a big talent pool and generous support from the community, from the Borough, from individuals who love music, and from businesses in the area. This year’s fundraiser will take place on Saturday, February 28 at the Waterwheel Café. It will spotlight regional talent including Carl Ferriere Jr., Olivia Zinn, Charlie Reynolds, Dan Ehart and the host band THEY KNOW! A special treat will be the music of Tara and Eric Yetter. Eric was one of the founders of this venue, and is returning after having last performed in the park in 2012. Tickets cost $10 at the door, and there will be a raffle of music CDs to top off your night. The music begins at 7:30 p.m. and runs until about 10:30 p.m. The organizers won’t know until after the fundraiser who will be performing at the summer concert series this year, but assures the public that good things are coming. Visit https://www.facebook.com/gazebomusic.

Basketball booster club fundraiser BARRYVILLE, NY — The Eldred Basketball Booster Club Inc. will host its first fundraiser and auction on Thursday, February 19, at B.V.H. Sports Bar from 6 to 11 p.m. The classic menu and special dishes will be available for purchase, with 50% of all proceeds directly benefiting the Eldred Basketball Booster Club. The event will feature a silent auction, with local goods and services including massages, hair styling, restaurant gift certificates and more, beginning at 7 p.m. The 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization was founded by David Binkowski, Eldred Modified Boys Basketball coach, after the suggestion was made by local business owner, Mitchell Kolvenbach and is supported by Patrick Kean, Eldred’s junior varsity boys basketball coach. Striving to reach a $200,000 goal to replace the Eldred Central School gymnasium floor and bleacher stands, the nonprofit has already raised in excess of $11,000 in just over one month. Local businesses that have contributed include Large Media, Christmas Trees by Mitchell, Countryside Heating & Plumbing, The Beauty Shop, MJM Hair and the Barryville Bottle. Donations, which are tax exempt, can be sent to Eldred Basketball Booster Club, 33 Pitio Rd., Glen Spey NY 12737 or online at EldredBasketball. org. Call 845/820-5470. Continued on page 11

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HAWLEY, PA â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Established in 1989, the Little Leagueâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Challenger Division gives mentally and physically challenged boys and girls the opportunity to enjoy the full benefits of participation in a Little League program structured to their abilities. Playing with the same uniforms and equipment on the same fields, participants have the opportunity to experience the joys of pulling together as a team, being cheered, earning awards for their achievements and learning about the game of baseball, maybe even becoming a fan. Challenger Division accommodates girls and boys ages five to 18, or anyone still enrolled in high school. Students from any school district are equally welcome. To sign up, log onto www.wallenpaupack.org/ and follow the Little League signup link. You may also sign up in person on Sunday, February 22 at the Wallenpaupack Middle School from 9 a.m. through 12 noon. The costs for this program are being underwritten by the Pike County Bar Association Community Outreach Program, as well as Hawley, Honesdale and Newfoundland Rotary Clubs, and through its sponsorship registration fees will be waived. Practices and games will take place Saturday mornings from April 18 through June 27. The team has also been extended an invitation to play at the Scranton Rail Riders PNC Field on May 9 immediately following a Rail Riders game. Visit www. littleleaguechallenger.org, search on YouTube for â&#x20AC;&#x153;little league challenger division,â&#x20AC;? or call 570/296 7726 for more information.

REGION â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Photographers are encouraged to submit up to four color images for the Jeff Bank 2016 Calendar Photo Contest. Submissions will be accepted February 20 to April 17. Organized by the Catskill Art Society (CAS), the theme of the contest is the Four Seasons of Nature and Landscapes in Sullivan County, NY. Recognizable locations are preferred, but not mandatory. All entries must include a completed application form (available at all Jeff Bank branches, online at www.jeffbank.com, or by contacting info@catskillartsociety. org), a CD with a maximum of four images in digital, horizontal JPEG format in the largest file size available (preferably 16M or larger and a signed photo release. There is a contest entry fee of $5 payable to CAS. All entries must be hand delivered to the CAS Arts Center at 48 Main St., Livingston Manor, NY or sent by post to CAS, P.O. Box 991, Livingston Manor, NY 12758 by Friday, April 17. Please note that this is not a postmark deadline. Images for the cover and each month of the calendar will be selected by a jury panel composed of community figures and local working photographers, led by the CAS executive director. This initiative is an ongoing partnership between CAS and Jeff Bank, started in 2009 to support the local arts community and to give talented photographers a venue to share their work with the public. Call 845/436-4227 or email info@ catskillartsociety.org.

Tedaldi on deanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s list at SUNY Cortland MONTICELLO, NY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Brian Tedaldi, who graduated from Monticello High School graduate in 2011, has made the deanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s list at SUNY Cortland for 2014. Tedaldo graduated Monticello on the superintendentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s list as a senior athlete who maintained an academic GPA of over 90 for his entire high school career.

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All are invited to hear about the initiatives happening now in Sullivan County. Leaders of six key organizations discuss their current projects as catalysts for our continued transformation. ALAN GERRY Founder and Chairman, Bethel Woods Center for the Arts

DR. GERARD GALARNEAU Chief Executive Ofﬁcer, Catskill Regional Medical Center

CHARLES DEGLIOMINI Executive Vice President of Government Affairs and Corporate Communications for the Empire Resorts, Inc.

RAMSAY ADAMS Executive Director, Catskill Mountainkeeper

PATRICK H. DOLLARD President and Chief Executive Ofﬁcer, The Center for Discovery

Moderator: Dr. Peter Tarlow International consultant on community beautiﬁcation and its positive effects on economic development and tourism

Plus a day-long event ﬁlled with inspiration, resources, and other tools to help your volunteer group beautify Sullivan County including: The 2015 grant program and new initiatives Presentation of the Renaissance Awards GUEST SPEAKER - KIRK RYAN BROWN on Community Landscape Art & Practice SULLIVAN RENAISSANCE SALON One-on-one conversation with Sullivan Renaissance staff about ideas for community projects and/or ways volunteers can share their skills. Available in English and Spanish.

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New cooking show highlights Catskill food and the farmers who grow it By ISABEL BRAVERMAN

OODRIDGE, NY — Cat Wilson is self-proclaimed “mildly obsessed” with food. She has worked at restaurants and farms, so when her friends who are in the film and TV business suggested she make Contributed photos a TV cooking show, she Cat Wilson jumped at the chance. is creating a The first step? Coming cooking show features up with a title. They that went through a few ideas local food and and finally came up farms. with the one that stuck: “Cat’s Catskill Cooking,” which Wilson said was the “most descriptive.” Wilson and her friends borrowed a camera and shot the pilot. Now, they are working on creating 10 more episodes and growing the project to a professional high quality. To do this, they recently launched an Indie GoGo campaign to raise $5,000. The campaign will close on March 20, and as of press time it has raised $100. To see the promotional video (with Wilson talking to her chickens) and to donate, go to www.indiegogo.com/ projects/cat-s-catskill-cooking. “We’re trying to make a higher quality production because we’re getting so much positive support from the community, so we’re like, ‘let’s put some effort into the real thing,’” Wilson said. Her crew includes Bernd “Chip” Woloszczak (producer), Russell Bryan (main camera), Michael Amore (lighting/electric/ manager) and Michael Schmidt (camera). They are all from Sullivan County. The episodes will stream on YouTube and there will be a new one each week. “It’s a combination of my passion for local food and cooking, and also my friends and I watch a lot of YouTube shows,” Wilson said of how “Cat’s Catskill Cooking” came about. Right now they are still in the planning stages and want to

wait until the summer season to start shooting because, of course, there isn’t much growing on local farms during the winter. Visiting the farms also will be an integral part of the show. Wilson said she wants to go to the farm and interview the farmers for each episode. Although, she jokes, “I have a farmer friend that would rather me film his vegetables than him.” She will then highlight the farm’s products in a recipe she will make on the show (shot in her kitchen in Woodridge). For instance, for the pilot episode she made glutenfree buttermilk waffles using Tonjes buttermilk and Diehl’s maple syrup. She will also visit local artisans, producers and potters. Wilson has cooked in restaurants since she was 15. She has worked at steak houses, vegetarian places, fine dining establishments and diners, or “everywhere” as Wilson says. Currently she is a sous chef at Rolling River Cafe in Parksville and worked on Truss Bridge Farm in South Fallsburg from 2011 and 2013. “I love cooking for people,” Wilson said. “I didn’t think I would be a chef, I wanted to be a musician, which I still do in my free time. But it has become one of the most fulfilling things in my life to cook for people, and I wanted to share that.” Before coming to Sullivan County, she worked as a nanny and also went to college. Now she is 27 years old and has been in Sullivan County full-time for five years. She said she was a vegetarian for years and became interested in where her food comes from, and then she got into the local food movement and now into growing her own food. She says the goal of the cooking show is to “promote the local foods and artisans of Sullivan County” and to “connect people to the food in the area.” For more information or if you want your farm or local product featured on the show, you can email catscatskillcooking@ gmail.com.

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HAWLEY, PA â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Delaware Highlands Conservancy, Harmony Presents and RiverFolk Concerts will sponsor a benefit concert for the The Delaware Valley Raptor Center (DVRC) on Friday, February 20 at 8 p.m. at the Hawley Silk Mill. The DVRC was damaged by a fire earlier this year, and the benefit is an effort to help the center get back on its feet. The concert will feature Little Sparrow and The Merrill Lynch Jazz Quartet. Little Sparrow is a favorite Sullivan County band, performing a mix of traditional bluegrass, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;60s rock and Americana on mandolin, banjo, guitar, fiddle and bass. The Merrill Lynch Jazz Quartet is an allstar team of musicians from Northeast PA. The DVRC is a private, not-for-profit organization dedicated to the rehabilitation and conservation of birds of prey. Its goals are to provide humane professional care for orphaned, ill and injured raptors so they can be returned to the wild. Early-bird tickets cost $15; after they are sold out, advance tickets cost $20. Visit www.riverfolkconcerts.com or www. dvrconline.org. Donations are accepted on the ticket page for those who are unable to make the concert. BYOB. Free refreshments will be available; there will also be a raffle in support of the DVRC. Call 570/588-8077.

HONESDALE, PA â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Professor Bob Friedhoffer, professional magician and educator (a.k.a. the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Madman of Scienceâ&#x20AC;?), will return to The Cooperage, located at 1030 Main St., on Saturday, February 21. In â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Magic of Science,â&#x20AC;? Freidhoffer demonstrates how science creates the illusions that make magical tricks possible, as he performs one amazing feat after another, proving that the human senses can truly be fooled. Prior to his 3 p.m. magic show, Friedhoffer will also hold a workshop from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. During â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Magic Workshop,â&#x20AC;? Friedhoffer will explain how to construct and perform his science-based magic tricks with materials found around the house. As kids and adults learn tricks, they learn the scientific principles behind the magic. The suggested donation for the workshop and show combo is $15 for adults, $10 for kids under 18. Registration is required for the workshop; call 570/2532020. The suggested donation for the show only is $10 adults, $5 kids under 18. Visit www.thecooperageproject.org.

NARROWSBURG, NY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Delaware Valley Arts Alliance will present the new documentary â&#x20AC;&#x153;Divide in Concordâ&#x20AC;? on Sunday, February 22 at 2 p.m. as part of its winter â&#x20AC;&#x153;Creative Conversationsâ&#x20AC;? series. The feaContributed photo ture-length film follows Jean Hill, an 84-year-old widow, led a fight against plastic water the events leading up to a bottles in her Massachusetts town that is documented in the film vote on banning the sale â&#x20AC;&#x153;Divide in Concord.â&#x20AC;? rate-controlled society.â&#x20AC;? of plastic water bottles in a town known for being the birthplace of the revolutionThis new documentary film recently ary war: Concord, MA. screened to great acclaim at DOC NYC. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Divide in Concordâ&#x20AC;? is directed by Kris Jean Hill, a fiery 84-year-old widow and Kaczor and Dave Regos and has a runtime mother of four, leads the charge to ban the of 82 minutes. Following the film, stay for bottles in the name of the environment a panel discussion about the role of rural and fighting corporate control. On the othactivism in contemporary American life. er side of the issue, Adriana Cohen, model-turned-pundit and regular Fox News There is a suggested donation of $10 for contributor, fights for what she sees as an this event, which take place at the Delaware Arts Center, Krause Recital Hall, 37 attack on personal freedom in her town. Main St., second floor. Seating is limited. Filmmaker/activist Michael Moore Call 845/252-7576 or visit www.Delawarecalled the film â&#x20AC;&#x153;a fascinating, entertainValleyArtsAlliance.org. ing look at how persistence and citizen action still means something in a corpo-

Honky tonk at the Silk Mill HAWLEY, PA â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Harmony Presents will host honky-tonk, Western-swing trio, No Good Sister, in the underground theater of the Hawley Silk Mill on Saturday, February 21 at 8 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This lipstick-stained bluesy bandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tight three-part harmonies and femme fatale prowess breaks hearts and pieces them back togetherâ&#x20AC;Ś These ladies were selected by World CafĂŠ Live at the Queen as the Unsung Hearo standout performer of 2013 and won a slot in Hearo. FMâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2014 SXSW showcase,â&#x20AC;? said Jill Carletti, managing director of Harmony Presents. Early-bird tickets cost $15; after those are sold out, advance tickets cost $16, and tickets at the door cost $20. Advance tickets can be purchased in person at AMSkier Insurance Agency, located at 209 Main Ave. Call 570/588-8077.

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IN MY HUMBLE OPINION

By Jonathan Charles Fox

’ve run out of adjectives and my list of synonyms has frozen up. Words like arctic, frigid, icy, polar, raw, frosty and nippy just aren’t cutting it anymore, and our refrigerated landscape has been making the national news with wind chills dipping to minus 35 here in the Upper Delaware River region. Lately, I’ve taken to flipping through photos of spring, summer and fall to remind myself of why we do it, save for the brave few who adore shivering on the slopes or braving the glacial temps to sit on a barrel and fish through a hole they have painstakingly bored into the lake. I had planned on getting to the 30th annual King of the Ice fishing contest (www.SullivanCountyConservationClub. org) last Sunday, but my numb feet were unwilling to keep up. Rumor has it that more than 100 brave souls showed up, which makes me feel even more like a sissy than usual. I’ve been before and it’s always a frost-bitten good time, but I stayed in bed, electric blanket going full tilt, wishing for warmth and feeling sorry for myself. What else is new? Every time the pup asked to go out, I whimpered

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Public radio fan Gayle Zier had an opportunity to tour the facility and personally hand WJFF volunteer Kit Hulit her yearly member donation during the 25th anniversary celebration in Jeffersonville, NY.

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Cursing me under his breath, WJFF general manager Adam Weinreich made it to the 25th anniversary party with the cake intact, while I’d hoped to get a great pic, had he tumbled. opportunity to chat with many, including program director Jason Dole who was (as usual) far too jovial for my taste. Are you going to the screening of “HITS?” Dole inquired, referring to the one-night-only presentation of writer/ director David Cross’ independent film described briefly as being about “A small town in upstate New York, playing host to its inhabitants’ delusions of grandeur” (www.imdb.com). That small town happens to be Liberty, NY, where Cross spent a good deal of time filming, and the screening was to take place down by the river (www.callicoontheater.com). Mocking me mercilessly for complaining about the weather, Jason agreed to give me his feedback after seeing the film. “It did not disappoint,” Dole told me later that evening. “Well rounded with plenty of laughs, it worked on multiple levels [in his humble opinion] and had heart and compassion for its characters, while simultaneously satirizing them.” “Hmm,” I thought, “he’s way to good at this; better not ask him to fill in for me again.” At the core, “HITS” is about addiction to fame in a world where reality tele-

WJFF Program Director Jason Dole phoned in his review after he filled in for me at the screening of the film “HITS” shot locally in Liberty, NY.

The station manager Adam Weinreich was all smiles as he gave the thumbs up to 25 more years of broadcasting during the anniversary party in Jeffersonville, NY. vision now runs rampant, and attempting to get “hits” on YouTube and social media platforms can be all-consuming for many. “The fact that it was shot here made it even more fun,” Jason continued, “and there were lots of local references that had elicited enthusiastic response from the audience. There was a shot with [Liberty Town Supervisor] Charlie Barbutti along with scads of residents who served as ‘extras,’ and plenty of locations that we all recognized, since we live here. The kids were all taking snapshots of their names on the big screen with their cell phones, which underscored the theme of the film.” As a final thought, Jason informed me that the biggest reaction of the night was when the main character (played by actor Matt Walsh) recites a list of offices that he has reached out to for assistance, rounding it out with having “contacted The River Reporter,” which drew hoots, hollers and a huge round of applause. “Well done, Dole,” I responded to his review “but don’t get used to it. I’ll be back on my beat next week, come hell or high (I mean frozen) water. Have an ice day!”

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WHERE AND WHEN Thurs., Feb. 19 Game Night at The Cooperage

HONESDALE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Game Night at The Cooperage, 6-9pm. All kinds of games to play, from board games to card games to brain games, or you can bring your own. Donations greatly appreciated. Snacks available for purchase. 570/253-2020.

Fri., Feb. 20 Benefit for Delaware Valley Raptor Center

HAWLEY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Benefit concert featuring Little Sparrow and the Merrill Lynch Jazz Quartet at Harmony Presents in the Silk Mill, 8pm. Refreshments and raffles. BYOB. Cost: $15 advance, $20 at the door. Tickets: www.silkmillharmony.com.

Live Music Friday with Merchants of Groove

HAWLEY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Live Music Friday with Merchants of Groove, 8-11pm. Glassâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;wine. bar. kitchen. at Ledges Hotel, 119 Falls Ave. info@ledgeshotel.com or 570/2261337. A rotating line-up of live music in the lounge. No cover charge.

Sat., Feb. 21 Art.Write.Now.Tour 2014-15

LIVINGSTON MANOR â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Art.Write.Now. Tour 2014-15, a nationwide traveling exhibition showcasing more than 130 original pieces of art and writing from the teen winners of the 2014 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards, will open at the CAS Arts Center at 48 Main Street in Livingston Manor, NY. Free and open to the public. On display during regular hours.

Callicoon Brewing Co. live music: AM /FM

CALLICOON â&#x20AC;&#x201D; AM/FM return the Callicoon Brewery, 8pm.

Concert at Sidetracks

CALLICOON â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Yesah presents Silver Tongues, Richard Traviss and the Adventures of the Silver Spaceman at Sidetracks, 9pm. Three bands from Brooklyn, Equinunk, and in between will showcase their sounds ranging from shoegaze to folk. $5 cover. Yesah is an independent label started by Jeffersonville native and Brooklyn resident Noah Barker.

DVE-TV/NEWS Tricky Tray

MILFORD â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The DVE-TV/NEWS Club at Delaware Valley Elementary School tricky tray will be held the school located on Routes 6 and 209, doors open 2pm, calling at 4pm. Admission is free. 570/296-1822.

Free tasting with Spruce Hill Farm eggs

HAWLEY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Free tasting with Spruce Hill Farm eggs at the Mill Market in the Hawley Silk Mill, Suite #111, 8 Silk Mill Dr., from 11am-1pm. info@MillMarketPA. com or 570/390-4440. Taste egg dishes appropriate for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Honky-tonk, Western-swing, bluesy trio: No Good Sister

HAWLEY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; This lipstick stained, honkey-tonk, Western-swing, bluesy trioâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tight three-part harmonies at Harmony Presents in the Silk Mill, 8pm. They are currently recording their first full length album. Tickets: $15-20. www. silkmillharmony.com.

Karen Hudson at Cafe Devine

CALLICOON â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Karen Hudson with guitarist Chris Karson at CafĂŠ Devine, 33 Lower Main St., 6-8pm. No cover. Karen Hudson has been compared to Rosanne Cash by The Village Voice. Her musical roots go deep and broadâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Americana for people who like to mix The Rolling Stones and Byrds with their Patsy Cline.

Learn to make homemade, healthy pet treats

LIBERTY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County Master Food Preservation program will offer a workshop on how to make pet treats at home at the new Entrepreneurial and Teaching (EaT) Kitchen in its Gerald J. Skoda Extension Education Center, 11am-1pm. Cost is $25. 845/292-6180.

Live piano music at Settlers Inn

HAWLEY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Live Piano Music in the Dining Room, 6-10pm, The Settlers Inn, 4 Main Ave. desk@thesettlersinn.com or 570/226-2993.

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Shorts & Sweets: Love or Something Like Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;

HURLEYVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Short stories and jokes with the theme of love (or not), followed by the one-act play â&#x20AC;&#x153;Cafe Palindromeâ&#x20AC;? by Mikhail Horowitzn at Sullivan County Museum, 7:30pm. Desserts during intermission. Tickets: $10, may be purchased at the door. Part of the proceeds will benefit the Sullivan County Historical Society.

The Magic of Science

HONESDALE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Professor Bob Friedhoffer, professional magician and educator (aka the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Madman of Scienceâ&#x20AC;?) will return to The Cooperage to perform â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Magic of Science,â&#x20AC;? 3pm, and teach a magic workshop, 1:30-2:30pm. Freidhoffer will demonstrate how science creates the illusions that make magical tricks possible. 570/253-2020.

Washingtonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Birthday beer tasting

ELDRED â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Delaware Company celebrates Washingtonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Birthday with a beer-tasting fundraiser at Henningâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Local, 2-5pm. Seven local beers, 18thCentury tavern fare, music, dancing and birthday cake. Guest of honor General George Washington. $35 per person. Reservations required. Email John Conway at jconway52@hotmail.com.

Sun., Feb. 22 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.

Screening of documentary â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Divide in Concordâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;

NARROWSBURG â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Delaware Valley Arts Alliance will present the new documentary â&#x20AC;&#x153;Divide in Concordâ&#x20AC;? at 2pm at the Krause Recital Hall, second floor, as part of their winter â&#x20AC;&#x153;Creative Conversationsâ&#x20AC;? series. Suggested donation: $10. 845/252-7576.

Soup-er Sunday

BETHANY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Homemade soups for sale. Eat-in, $3 per bowl, or take out, $10 per quart. A wide variety of soups that gluten free, vegetarian and dairy free. Take outs may be ordered ahead and are sold in quart mason jars. Fundraiser for Bethany Community and Bethany Library. More information, www.facebook.com/ bethanycommunitypa.

Tues., Feb. 24 CPR Pro Training

HAWLEY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Lackawaxen EMS is an ASHI training facility. CPR Pro Training 2/24 & 2/26 at 6:30pm. Located at 1611 Route 590 Hawley, call 570/685-4022 for reservations.

Thurs., Feb. 26 CPR Pro Training

HAWLEY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Lackawaxen EMS is an ASHI training facility. CPR Pro Training 2/24 & 2/26 at 6:30pm. Located at 1611 Route 590 Hawley, call 570/685-4022 for reservations.

Library story time

ELDRED â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Preschool-age children can come for story time at the Sunshine Hall Free Library every other Thursday morning, 9:15-10:15am. Includes stories, songs, finger plays, arts & crafts including felt board fun. 845/557-6258.

Fri., Feb. 27 Comedy Night

HAWLEY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Comedy Night at Cocoon Coffee House, 8:30pm. Organized by Harmony Presents featuring comedians from New York, Boston, Philadelphia and more. Tickets $14-$20. cocoonbarista@ gmail.com or 570/226-6130.

Comedy Night at Ehrhardtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

HAWLEY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Comedy night with three comedians at Ehrhardtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Waterfront Banquet Center. Doors open, 8pm; show starts, 9pm. Hosted by Tim Hayes, featuring Craig Loydgren and headliner Joseph Anthony. Tickets: $15. Call to reserve tickets and then pay at the door. 570/226-7355, ext. 2.

Live Music Friday with Gary Dillon

HAWLEY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Live Music Friday with Gary Dillon, 8-11pm. Glassâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;wine. bar. kitchen. at Ledges Hotel, 119 Falls Ave. info@ ledgeshotel.com or 570/226-1337. A rotating line-up of live music in the lounge. No cover charge.

Sat., Feb. 28 Callicoon Brewing Co. live music: Windy Mule

CALLICOON â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The ever popular Windy Mule returns to Callicoon Brewing, 8pm. No cover charge, but all donations to the band go to cancer research. 845/887-5500.

Cooperage Farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Market

HONESDALE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Cooperage Farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Market, located indoors 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.

Free tasting with Cocoon Catering

HAWLEY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Free soup tasting by Cocoon Catering at the Slik Millâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mill Market, Suite #111, 8 Silk Mill Dr., 11am-1pm. info@MillMarketPA.com or 570/3904440. Perfect for a winter warn-up.

Free Tax Preparation Service

PORT JERVIS â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Port Jervis Free Library offers free tax preparation services to New York residents through the AARP Foundation and the Internal Revenue Service. This program is for those 60 and older and low- to moderate-income residents. Call 211 to schedule an appointment for one of the following dates: Feb. 14, Feb. 28, Mar. 14 and Mar. 28.

Live piano music at Settlers Inn

HAWLEY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Live Piano Music in the dining room, 6-10pm, The Settlers Inn, 4 Main Ave. desk@thesettlersinn.com or 570/226-2993.

Mardi Gras party

ROSCOE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Mardi Gras party at The Rockland House, 6pm. King and queen of Mardi Gras will be crowned; best costume winners for a male and a female, raffles, 50/50 drawing, dancing to live music by Jon Zanger. Tickets: $35, includes appetizers, entree, dessert. Reservations recommended. 607/498-5464.

Sun., Mar. 1 Callicoon Indoor Market

Tri-State Naval Ship Penny Social

PORT JERVIS â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Penny social at TriState Naval Ship, 46 Barcelow St., doors open at 12 noon, calling starts at 1:30pm. 845/856-6289.

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Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Association Caregiver Support Group

LIBERTY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Association Caregiver Support Group at Achieve Rehab & Nursing Facility, 6-7:30pm. Guest speaker will be Bonnie Lewis, RN, community educator of Cornell Co-Operative Extension, who will discuss issues relating to â&#x20AC;&#x153;Caring for You, Caring for Me.â&#x20AC;? 845/292-4200, ext. 3402.

Bus trip to the Philadelphia Flower Show

HONESDALE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Club of Honesdale is sponsoring a bus trip to the Philadelphia Flower Show. Cost is $63, includes bus & entry ticket. The bus leaves Daveâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Super Duper parking lot in Honesdale at 7:30am and Hamlin (parking behind McDonaldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s) at 7:45am. Bus leaves Philadelphia for the return trip home at 6pm. 570/253-3625.

Irish Music Concert at the Port Jervis Free Library

PORT JERVIS â&#x20AC;&#x201D; To celebrate all things Irish, the Port Jervis Free Library will present a concert by The Parting Glass Band at 7pm. Admission is free. The concert features traditional and contemporary Irish music. 845/856-7313.

Thurs., Mar. 5 NACL Theatre production of â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Shakespeareâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Willâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; at SUNY Sullivan

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LOCH SHELDRAKE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; SUNY Sullivan Theatre Program will present NACL Theatreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s production of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Shakespeareâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Willâ&#x20AC;? by award-winning playwright Vern Thiessen for two performances at 2 and 8pm. Tannis Kowalchuk performs in a lively, song-filled, solo performance about the life of Anne Hathaway, the wife of William Shakespeare. $10 tickets, students free. 845/434-5750.

Milford Music in the Park fundraiser concert

MILFORD â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Kick off the 2015 season of Music in the Park with a fundraiser concert at the Waterwheel Cafe, 7:3010:30pm. Performers: Carl Ferriere Jr., Olivia Zinn, Charlie Reynolds, Dan Ehart, host band They Know, and Tara and Eric Yetter. Tickets: $10. Raffle of music CDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. Call The Waterwheel, 570/296-2383, for reservations.

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Romantic indie pop: Matt Nakoa

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HELP WANTED The Town of Highland is seeking applicants for a part-time clerk to the Assessor. Resumes should be sent to the Town of Highland Town Clerk, PO Box 138 Eldred NY 12732 no later than March 3, 2015 AIRLINE CAREERS begin here Get FAA approved Aviation Maintenance Technician training. Financial aid for qualified students – Housing available. Job placement assistance. Call AIM 866-296-7093 Heavy Equipment Operators In High Demand! Get Hands On Training And National Certifications Operating Bulldozers, Backhoes, Excavators. Average $18-$22 Hourly! Veteran Benefits Eligible! 1-866968-2577

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TOWN OF HIGHLAND YOUTH ACTIVITIES DIRECTOR The Town of Highland wishes to hire a Youth Activities Director to administer and manage it Summer Youth Program conducted on each weekday of the month of July each year. The responsibilities of the Director include following and administering the funding requirements, making arrangements for the use of space at Eldred Central School; hiring staff developing a program of activities for youth of the town including games, indoor and outdoor activities, crafts, purchasing materials for crafts and other wise engaging the youth in stimulating and interactive activities and to perform the above within the budget adopted for such activities. Please send resumes and letters of interest to the Town of Highland Town Clerk @ PO Box 138 Eldred NY 12732 no later than March 3, 2015.

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Legal Notice LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received for the following: ROAD SAND A- Screened and delivered to the Town of Tusten Highway Barn Located at 6067 St. Rt. 97, Narrowsburg NY, 12764 Sealed bids, bearing the name and address of the bidder on the face of the envelope, shall be submitted to the Town Clerk, Nicole Peters at her office located at 210 Bridge Street, PO Box 195, Narrowsburg, NY 12764 up to March 9, 2015 at 12:00 P.M. Bids will be opened at the regular scheduled Town of Tusten Board Meeting on March 10, 2015 at 6:30 P.M. Specifications may be obtained from the Town of Tusten Clerk at the office at 210 Bridge St. Narrowsburg, NY 12764 between the hours of 10:00 A.M. and 3:00 P.M. Monday, Wednesday,and Fridays. The Town Board and Superintendent of Highways reserve the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any irregularities in the bidding and to re-advertise for new bids. All bids must contain a statement of non-collusion, as required by 103 of the General Municipal Law. By order of the Town Board Nicole Peters, Town Clerk Posted February 11, 2015 Notice to Bidders Notice is hereby given that the Town of Tusten will receive SEALED bids on stone. Specifications for stone bids are available at the Town Clerk’s office on Mondays, Wednesday, Friday 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Said bids shall be mailed or delivered to the Office of the Town Clerk, 210 Bridge Street, P.O. Box 195, Narrowsburg NY 12764 clearly marked “STONE BID” no later than 12:00 PM on March 9, 2015. Bids will be publically opened, read and awarded at the regular scheduled Town of Tusten Board Meeting on March 10, 2015 at 6:30 PM. The Town Board and Superintendent of Highways reserve the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any irregularities in the bidding and to re-advertise for new bids. Assurance of Equal Opportunity and Non-Collusion certificates required. By order of the Town Board Nicole Peters, Town Clerk Posted February 11, 2015 Notice of Formation of Blueberry Ridge LLC. Arts of Org. filed with New York Secy of State (SSNY) on 2/13/15. Office location: Sullivan County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: POB 27, South Fallsburg, NY 12779. Purpose: any lawful activity. L E G A L N O T I C E NOTICE OF FORMATION of FOREST RIVER ESTATES, LLC. filed w/Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on

Legal Notice 11/24/2014. Office location: Sullivan County. SSNY designated as agent for service of process. SSNY shall mail process to: 4424 State Route 55, Swan Lake, NY 12783. Purpose: Any lawful activity. Notice of formation of a Limited Liability Company (LLC). The name of the LLC is: Gastro Tours, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) office on: June 23rd, 2014. The county in which the Office is to be located: Sullivan. The SSNY is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The address to which the SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC is: 71 Sackett Lakes Road Monticello, NY 12701. Purpose: any lawful activity. COUNTY COURT: STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF SULLIVAN IN THE MATTER OF FORECLOSURE OF 2012 TAX LIENS BY PROCEEDINGS IN REM PURSUANT TO ARTICLE ELEVEN OF THE REA L PROPERTY TAX LAW BY THE VILLAGES OF, JEFFERSONVILLE, MONTICELLO AND WOODRIDGE PETITION AND NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE INDEX # 2015-1 17 The above captioned proceeding is hereby commenced to enforce the payment of 2012 and/ or other delinquent taxes as of 1/1/95 or thereafter or other lawful charges, which have accumulated and become liens against certain property. The parcels to which this proceed ing applies are identified on the List of Properties, which is annexed hereto and made a part hereof. This document serves both as a Petition of Foreclosure and a Notice of Foreclosure for purposes of this proceeding. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT ON THE 20 DAY OF JANUARY 2015. THE SULLIVAN COUNTY TREASURER, “ENFORCING OFFICER” FILED THIS PETITION AND NOTICE OF FOECLOSURE WITH THE SULLIVAN COUNTY CLERK ON BEHALF OF THE VILLAGES OF JEFFERSONVILLE, MONTICELLO, WOODRIDGE. Effect of Filing: All persons having or claiming to have an interest in the real property described in such petition are hereby notified that the filing of such Petition and Notice of Foreclosure constitutes the commencement by the Tax District of a proceeding in the Court specified in the caption above to foreclose each of the tax liens therein described by a foreclosure proceeding in rem. Nature of proceeding: This proceeding is brought against the real property and abandoned personal property only, and is to foreclose the

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tax l iens described in such Petition. No personal judgment will be entered herein for such taxes or other legal charges or any part thereof. Persons affected: This notice is directed to all persons, other tax districts, and other entities owning or having or claiming to have an interest in the real property described in such Petition and Notice. Such persons, etc. are hereby notified that a duplicate of this Petition has been filed in the office of the Treasurer of the Villages of Jeffersonville, Monticello and Woodridge, and the County of Sullivan, and will remain open for public inspection up to and including the date specified below as the last day for redemption.

in or lien upon any parcel of real property described in such Petition including another Tax District, may serve a duly verified Answer upon the Sullivan County Treasurer, Enforcing Officer on behalf of the Tax District, setting fo1ih in detail the nature and amount of his or her interest and any defense or objection to the foreclosure. Such Answer must be filed in the Office of the Sullivan County Clerk and served upon the County Treasurer on or before April 30, 2015 the date above mentioned as the last day for redemption. An Answer must allege either a legal defense justifying the non-payment of the taxes, and/or a legal defense to the foreclosure proceeding. Failure to redeem or answer: In the event of the failure to redeem or answer by any person, etc. having the right to redeem or answer, such person, shall be forever barred and foreclosed of all his or her right, title and interest and equity of redemption in and to the parcels described in such Petition an Notice, and a Judgment in Foreclosure will be taken by defauIt, and the County Treasurer will transfer the title of the property to the Villages of Monticello, Jeffersonville and Woodridge, by means of a Court Judgment and a deed. Any personal property deemed abandoned will also be conveyed to the Tax District and sold by the County on its behalf. Dated: January 27, 2015 State of New York) County of Sullivan) ss Nancy Buck Sullivan County Treasurer, Enforcing Officer On behalf of the Villages of Monticello,Jeffersonville, and Woodridge. I, Nancy Buck, being duly sworn, depose and affirm under the penalties of perjury: I am the County Treasurer for the County of Sullivan. I have read this Petition and Notice, which I have signed, and I am familiar with its contents. The contents of this Petition and Notice are true to the best of my knowledge, based

Right of Redemption: Any person, etc. having or claiming to have an interest in any such real property and the legal right thereto may, on or before the “Last Date for Redemption set forth below”, redeem the same by paying the amount of all such unpaid tax liens thereon, including all interest and penalties and other legal charges which are included in the lien against such real property, computed to and including the date of redemption. Such payments shall be made to “the Village of Wurtsboro’’ and mailed to: Village of Jeffersonville and mailed to: PO Box 555 Jeffersonville, New York 12748, Village of Monticello, and mailed to: 2 Pleasant Street, Monticello New York 12701, the Village of Woodridge, and mailed to Village of Woodridge, P.O. Box 655, Woodridge, New York 12721. Payment must be either by certified check, cashier’s check, or money order. Personal checks will not be accepted. In the event that such taxes are paid by a person, etc. other than the record owner of such real property, the payment shalI cause to have the tax liens affected thereby satisfied of record, but record title to the property will not be changed. LAST DAY OF REDEMPTION: The last day for redemption is hereby fixed as the APRIL 30, 2015. Service of Answer: Every person, etc. having any right, title or interest

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upon the records of the Villages of, Monticello, Jeffersonville, and Woodridge, I do not know of any errors or omissions in this Petition and Notice.

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Nancy Buck Sullivan County Treasurer, Enforcing Officer On behalf of the Villages of Monticello, Jeffersonville, and Woodridge. Sworn to before me this Day 27th, January 2015.

KATHLEEN BRAWLEY Notary Public, State of New York Sullivan County Clerk’s # 2445 Commission Expires Nov. 3, 2017

SAM YASGUR COUNTY ATTORNEY JEFFERSONVILLE MONTICELLO, AND WOODRIDGE, GOVERNMENT CENTER, I00 NORTH STREET MONTICELLO, NEW YORK, 12701 NANCY BUCK, TREASURER FOR THE COUNTY OF SULLIVAN, ON BEHALF OF THE VILLAGES OF JEFFERSONVILLE, MONTICELLO, AND

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FA104.-2-15.2 Samuel & Beth Shapiro FA104.-8-7 Mountaindale Realty LLC FA104.-8-8 Mountaindale Realty LLC FA105.-1-2.3 Jozef Sipior FA105.-5-2.1 Djelusa Dusevic Irrev Trust/ Goshen Comm Prop LLC FA106.-3-9.2 Chung S Smith 22 HENRY STREET, LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 1/15/15. Office in Sullivan Co. SSNY design. Agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to Registered Agent: Ricardo Petroni 192 North Shore Rd Rock Hill, NY 12775. Purpose: Any lawful activity. FIREWISH 530 LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 1/7/15. Office location: Sullivan County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Robert Fireworker, 1855 E. 21 St., Brooklyn, NY 11229. General Purposes. 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.

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. Stacey Z. Rodkin, LLC Arts of Org filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 12/22/14. Office in Sullivan Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served & shall mail process to Stacey Z. Rodkin, 255 Cabrini Blvd 4C, New York, NY 10040. Purpose: General. LEGAL NOTICE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a local law entitled “A Local Law authorizing the County of Sullivan, notwithstanding Section 215 of the County Law of the State of New York, to enter into a lease of County owned real property for a specific project for a term of up to 30 years”, previously numbered as Local Law No. 4 of the year 2014, has been renumbered as Local Law No. 1 of the year 2015 pursuant to the directive of the State of New York Department of State. February 13, 2015 AnnMarie Martin Clerk to the Legislature Sullivan County New York 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

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and the words “Sealed Bid”. The project consists of the layout, and installation, of approximately 150 linear feet of 6” PVC water main with connections, valves, fire hydrant and restraints to a new 22,000-43,000 gallon fire suppression, bulk water storage tank, to serve the Sullivan County International Airport. Additionally, the work entails installation of a gravel access road, electrical service feed with new panel and meter on pedestals, site lighting, and construction of tank foundation/ erection of steel tank package. Alternate Base Bids will be considered for tank material types such as, Bolted-Glass-FusedTo-Steel, Bolted Steel, Welded Steel and Bolted Galvanized Steel. Add alternatives for each of the tank types will be considered to expand the Base Bid Tank to an ultimate capacity of 43,000 gallons. Bidders may submit proposals for all, or selected individual, Base Bid and Add Alternate options. A Complete set of Bid Documents, Consisting of the Advertisement, General Provisions, Bid, Agreement, Technical Specifications, and Contract Drawings, may be obtained from the Sullivan County Department of Purchasing and Central Services. All bids must be made on the official bid forms or an exact copy by reproduction thereof and enclosed in a sealed envelope. No bidders may withdraw his bid within forty-five (45) calendar days after the actual date of the bid opening. Each bid must be accompanied by a certified check or bid bond, in the amount of five percent (5%) of the total maximum bid price (combination of base bid or alternate bid plus add-on items) for the contract in the form and subject to the conditions provided in the preparation of proposal. Copies of the above-described contract documents may be examined at no expense at the Sullivan County Department of Purchasing and Central Service office listed above Sullivan County reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive any and all informalities, and the right to disregard all nonconforming, non-responsive or conditional bids. Dated: February 20, 2015 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, March 6, 2015 at which time the bids will be publicly opened and read. Concrete Catch Basins, Frames & Grates (B-15-10) 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: February 20, 2015

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to: 191 La Vista Dr., S Fallsburg, NY 12779. Purpose: any lawful activity

22 HENRY STREET, LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 1/15/15. Office in Sullivan Co. SSNY design. Agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to Registered Agent: Ricardo Petroni 192 North Shore Rd Rock Hill, NY 12775. Purpose: Any lawful activity. FIREWISH 530 LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 1/7/15. Office location: Sullivan County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Robert Fireworker, 1855 E. 21 St., Brooklyn, NY 11229. General Purposes. 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.

Stacey Z. Rodkin, LLC Arts of Org filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 12/22/14. Office in Sullivan Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served & shall mail process to Stacey Z. Rodkin, 255 Cabrini Blvd 4C, New York, NY 10040. Purpose: General. LEGAL NOTICE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a local law entitled “A Local Law authorizing the County of Sullivan, notwithstanding Section 215 of the County Law of the State of New York, to enter into a lease of County owned real property for a specific project for a term of up to 30 years”, previously numbered as Local Law No. 4 of the year 2014, has been renumbered as Local Law No. 1 of the year 2015 pursuant to the directive of the State of New York Department of State. February 13, 2015 AnnMarie Martin Clerk to the Legislature Sullivan County New York 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

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SPORTS BRIEFS

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Sullivan West’s Stephanie Schwab wins the 55 hurdles in 9.59 to help the Lady Bulldogs capture the Sullivan County Indoor Track Championship, adding to the Division V title they successfully defended earlier this month.

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ULLIVAN COUNTY, NY — With assiduous practice, the strongest of will and the ability to overcome adversity may come the rewards of sweet victory. At the Sullivan County Indoor Track Championships, the Sullivan West Lady Bulldogs and the Tri-Valley Bears added to this season’s division title glory with impressive county wins. The Lady Bulldogs amassed an uncanny 104 points to blow by defending champion Liberty (73). The Bears defeated secondplace Ellenville 102-90 to wrest the county title from Monticello, which won a year ago. Sullivan West, coached by Joe Seidl took first-place medals in the 55 hurdles with Stephanie Schwab (9.59), the 600 with Erin Sumfleth (2:03.8) and the 1500 with Kelsey Dutton (5:45.15). Dutton is the team’s only senior. Liberty got wins in the 1000 from Daniela Mercado (3:32.7), the 55 via Gabriela Nolan (7.71) and the 4×1 lap relay (1:51.9). The Lady Bears won the 4×4 lap relay (10:44.1), and Monticello’s Laura Doherty captured the high jump (4-8). The Tri-Valley boys, coached by Charles Reim, garnered five gold medals as James Tierney won the 55 (8.39), Nathan Bender captured the 600 (1:38.9), Ian Kurzrock won the 1600 (5:00.7), Mohib Khan won the shot put (41.7-5), and the Bears won the 4×4 lap relay (8:46.2). Monticello’s Sean O’Rourke won the 1000 (2:55), and the Panthers prevailed in the 4×1 lap relay (1:39.2). Liberty’s Shane Black won the high jump (5-6). The full story of the meet entitled “Two-for-Two” can be read at www.sportsinsightsny.com. The same night as the county track meet, the stars aligned for the Monticello Panthers 13-3 (5-0 OCIAA). While the 70-51 January 20 win down at Cornwall was nothing short of historic for being the first Panthers’ win in the Dragons’ lair in the era of Coach Chris Russo, this 67-60 season-sweeping vanquishing of the mighty Dragons in Monticello’s “Pit” was nothing short of cathartic. The victory gave Monticello the Division III crown, its first since 2006. The last time Monticello swept Cornwall in the regular season was back in the ‘90s. Three days later, the Monties bested Class AA Minisink Valley 62-59 in overtime on a three-point shot at the buzzer by senior Mentor Gashi, who posted 16 points in the win over the Warriors that included treys in the fourth quarter and OT. It was Gashi who also provided a pair of treys in the fourth quarter against Cornwall to stave off the Dragons’ second mighty comeback bid. In the third quarter, with Gashi and ShaShawn Drayton on the bench, Cornwall cut a 12-point Monticello lead to two before the Monties staved off the charge. Drayton led the Panthers with 20 points, while Devin Williams posted 18. Rafael Ortiz had 13. Monticello will host Fallsburg for its senior night on February 18 in a non-league game. A February 20 league game at Port Jervis will be the regular season finale for the Panthers who are hoping to get the number-one seed in the upcoming Section IX Class A tournament. The same night as the Monties’ win over Cornwall, Sullivan West 8-5 (2-3 OCIAA) got a last-second layup by Mark Castro on a pass from Ronj Padu to down Chester 60-59. The win secured a playoff berth for Sullivan West, which will vie in the Section IX tournament after missing the playoffs a year ago. Padu led the team with 19 points, while Jiron Kevii posted 14. The win reversed the polarity of a 74-47 thrashing down in Chester on December 18. Sullivan West will travel to Tri-Valley on February 18 to take on the Bears in a league rematch. The Bears, who have also clinched a playoff berth, beat Sullivan West 55-53 in the first league tilt. Sullivan West defeated Tri-Valley 58-54 in the season-opening Walton tournament. The Tri-Valley Lady Bears 7-6 (4-1 OCIAA) clinched a playoff berth with a 46-20 win over Sullivan West 4-10 (0-5), which was eliminated from playoff admission. The Lady Bears vied with Chester on February 17 in the first of a pair of league games in Division V, which is still up for grabs. For photos from this past week’s events, visit www. sportsiny.com.

Monticello’s Mentor Gashi fires in a key trey in the iconic seasonsweeping, Division III-clinching win over Cornwall. Gashi hit the game-winner in OT against Minisink Valley a couple of nights later.

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Tri-Valley’s Ian Kurzrock wins the 1600 (5:00.07) to help the Bears garner the Sullivan County Indoor Track Championship crown. They also sucesssfully defended their Division V title this month.

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Sullivan West’s Mark Castro, pictured here in a prior game, made one of the biggest shots of his career, a last-second layup to beat Chester and to help the Bulldogs secure a playoff berth. The Bulldogs failed to make sectionals a year ago.

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The American eel

s near as I can tell, fishing is not salt bays and estuaries into the North central to world peace or the next Atlantic to the Sargasso Sea to spawn. big discovery, medical or otherFertilized eggs then float among the sarwise. Fishing may or may not lead to bliss gassum until they morph into transparor to enlightenment, but at a minimum ent, willow-leaf-shaped larval eels. In a fishing is just plain fun. Certainly, any year, these larvae develop fins and the form of fishing can be fun, adult eel shape and, still beand it doesn’t have to involve ing transparent, are known leaping Atlantic salmon, as glass eels. As glass eels, bruiser bass or elusive perthey journey to brackish mit, tarpon or bonefish. Even coastal waters and grow into the “lowly” eel can be fun. yet another form called elI recently stopped at Zavers upon gaining pigmentalesky Optical in Milford, PA, tion and attaining the size of where Tammy has been refour inches. They then grow pairing and replacing my eyeinto ”yellow eels”, the last wear after the hard knocks of stage before final maturity, TRR photo by Sandy Long becoming yellow-green to olvarious fishing expeditions. Tammy was no piker when An American eel crosses ive-brown. In this form they it came to telling a fish story the wooden slats of a trap. are found throughout eastern of her own. One early outing North America. In three to 40 has been etched in her memory. When she years, these yellow eels develop to sexual was a little girl, her mother took her fishmaturity. Then as silver eels they migrate ing in Hawley, PA. She handed Tammy a back to the Sargasso Sea for a final act of baited cane pole, and it wasn’t long before procreation, followed by death. her line began to tug, and the young lass The European eels follow the same pathad all she could do just to hold on. Fitern, but as elvers they swim to European nally, and with a little assistance, a thick, shores and estuaries. These eels differ strong, slithery eel came to the surface. from their American counterpart in both Mercifully for the traumatized youngster number of chromosomes and vertebrae. (perhaps for the eel, too) the line was purNone of this is confusing to the baby eels; posefully cut and the eel set free. It was an the American ones simply swim west and experience that has been carried with her the European ones swim east. It is just to this day in exquisite detail. Of course, one more mystery of nature how they get she smiles about it today. it right every single time. The previous evening I had participatOne early fall day in my youth, my famied in the February meeting of the Upper ly was fishing off Nassau Shores Point on Delaware Council (UDC) in Narrowsburg, south Oyster Bay when we encountered NY. Bill Rudge, the natural resource suan amazing bite of fully mature silver pervisor for New York’s Department of Eneels as they were beginning their long vironmental Conservation and its repremigration to the Sargasso Sea. These eels sentative to the UDC, reported that seven were prime, fully fattened for their long eel harvesting permits (same as last year) ocean odyssey. We caught over a dozen. will be issued for the Upper Delaware. The My father skinned them all with pliers, a number had been in question, as our eel very messy job, and my mother chunked population has been in decline since the them, bathed the pieces in egg wash and mid-1970s. So what’s the story with eels? dusted them in corn meal and flour with There is hardly a more intriguing creasalt and pepper. She fried the chunks in ture than the American eel, starting with oil in a very hot iron skillet so that they the fact that all such eels begin life in the crunched on the outside and were tender far off Sargasso Sea. This two-millionand sweet on the inside. We ate them as square-mile sea lies between the West you would eat corn on the cob and they Indies and the Azores (incidentally, more were sumptuous. Fishing was fun indeed than 1,000 miles from where Tammy enthat Sunday back in September, 1954. countered her big eel in Hawley). It was Today I am partial to locally smoked observed by Columbus and got its name Delaware River eels, chunked the same from the abundant sargassum seaweed in way my mother cut hers, accompanied by the vortex of the swirling ocean currents. a wee dram of frosted vodka or aquavit, It is here, and here alone, that the Ameristraight from the freezer. That’s fun, too. can and European eels spawn and die. You can rely on George Brennan of Pond Mature eels from each continent miEddy for the highest quality smoked eel. grate from their fresh water lakes, rivers (E-mail andyboyar@gmail.com for comand streams and also from brackish and ments and upcoming events.)

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RIVER TALK

By Scott Rando

THE RIVER REPORTER

Water off a duck’s back

long the river this time of year one can find a myriad of waterfowl; anywhere that has ice-free, flat water, there are likely to be ducks, geese, or gulls trying to find a meal. Having access to the water is the key. Open water enables them to feed on plants or fish, depending on the species. Herbivores, such as Canada geese, can feed on grass in fields and golf courses, but the snow cover of winter usually shuts off that food source. The geese must then forage shallow river bottom for aquatic plant growth. Piscivores (fish eaters) such as mergansers dive for their dinner, but still require ice-free sections of water to access food. There are all these aquatic birds in the water, yet the water temperature this time of year is close to freezing; a human in the water without special protection will survive about 15 minutes or so. The ducks and the geese can stay in the water with apparent impunity. So how do they do it? The answer is twofold. Most people have heard the expression, “water off a duck’s back;” this comes from the qualities of the oil secreted from a duck’s uropygial, or preening gland, being used as a hydrophobic, or water-repelling agent. Although water contacts the outer feather

A close look at this female common merganser’s bill shows serrations that aid in gripping fish. Mergansers are diving ducks; they disappear from the water’s surface as they dive in search of fish. The males are striking in their black-and-white plumage. surfaces, the inner down feathers stay completely dry, thus insulating waterfowl from the tremendous heat-robbing qualities of cold water. The second quality of waterproofing is less obvious. Scientists have captured Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) images of duck-feather

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This female mallard wings its way past the Lackawaxen boat launch. Mallards are dabbling ducks; they dip their head underwater to find morsels of aquatic vegetation on shallow bottoms. Mallards are the most common species of duck in our region.

sections; the SEM imagery revealed that various surfaces of feather parts contained micro-channels, giving a corrugated appearance. The valleys of these tiny corrugations make it easier for feathers to trap air, which improves the insulation qualities of feathers.

If you want to check out winter waterfowl, any place where open water is present is a good place to spot them. Aside from the river, certain areas of the Mongaup region contain open water. Here is a good guide for waterfowl: www.flyways. us/duck-identification-resources.

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