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Foie gras wars continue Activist arraigned in Sullivan County court By FRITZ MAYER

ERNDALE, NY — Hudson Valley Foie Gras (HVFG), which is the largest producer of foie gras in the country and is located in Ferndale, was the subject of a story in the New York Times on February 22, and the central question of the piece was whether or not activist Amber Canavan stole two of the large ducks that produce the foie gras, or fatty liver. Everyone seems to agree that sometime in 2011, late at night, Canavan walked into a facility where the ducks are forcefed, and took video of the operation. The video wound up on a website of the Animal Protection and Rescue League, with a narration deriding the HVFG operation as being harmful to the animals. That debate about whether force-feeding harms the ducks has been ongoing for many years, but in this case it was not just criticism of the practice of force-feeding, but also, perhaps, “rescuing” a couple of the ducks. The video on the website shows several women placing a couple of ducks in a large plastic bin, and later that bin is carried off as the narrator says, “The investigators were able to rescue a few ducks from the torture of foie gras production in both New York and California…. ” Sullivan County District Attorney Jim Farrell indicted Canavan on February 11 for the four-year-old incident, and the indictment says she stole two ducks from HVFG. But in an interview, Canavan said the video at the center of the controversy was shot at two different facilities and at various times. She said the footage showing ducks being placed into a bin, which was later removed from the facility, was shot at Sonoma Foie Gras in California, which is now closed, and she was never in that facility.

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She said she was in HVFG in 2011, and she observed some of the birds to be in bad shape. A lawsuit was filed by an organization Canavan called an “animal legal defense group” against the U.S. Department of Agriculture, trying to compel them to enforce food safety laws against HVFG. As part of the proceedings, Canavan signed an affidavit saying when she was in HVFG, she, “observed sick animals, animals with untreated wounds… and caked in their own feces.” Ultimately the lawsuit was dismissed because the court said the group did not have standing to sue, and after the dispute, and four years after Canavan entered the HVFG property, charges were brought. Farrell did not return a call seeking comment. In the past, HVFG operations manager Marcus Henley has vigorously defended the treatment received by the ducks, which are said to be raised cage-free. The website says, “Our trained caretakers spend as much as four times as much time caring for each animal as is the case in other foie gras farms.” This reporter toured the facility with other reporters several years ago, and did not see the conditions described by Canavan. She said the force-feeding period only lasts for a few weeks, and the tour could have been arranged just after a cleaning, when a new group of ducks was brought into the force-feeding area. Henley did not respond to a call for comment in time for publication. Canavan, who attends the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry in Syracuse and is due to graduate in May, said she does not yet know when the trial will take place.

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This is a photo of ducks at Hudson Valley Foie Gras.

The California ban On another front, a California ban on the production and sale of foie gras produced by force-feeding the ducks by inserting a tube down their throats was overturned on January 7. The state legislature passed the ban in 2004, but it did not take effect until 2012. HVFG and various partners sued over the ban, and U.S. District Judge Steven Wilson said the ban was not legal because it interfered with federal regulations regarding the inspection and sale of poultry, and federal legislation in this case trumps state legislation. A month later California Attorney General Kamala D. Harris said she would appeal the ruling, and she filed a notice with the U.S. District Court in Los Angeles.

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The plaintiffs issued a joint statement saying, “We’re very confident that the district court’s judgment will be upheld on appeal. The decision was based on the simple fact that, in the field of meat and poultry, federal law is supreme. California does not have the right to ban wholesome, approved poultry products, whether it’s foie gras or fried chicken.” Animal rights activists are just as confident that the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit will overturn the judge’s ruling. In the meantime, the sale of foie gras is once again legal in California and sales to that state make up a large percentage of the overall sales from HVFG. There are only two producers of foie gras in the United States and both are located in Sullivan County.

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Cochecton seeks share of tourism tax dollars By LINDA DROLLINGER

AKE HUNTINGTON, NY — Tourism, and all that comes with it, loomed large at the February 11 Cochecton town board meeting. In the absence of deputy supervisor Ed Grund and councilperson Anna Story, the board tackled no resolutions. Instead, it discussed some of the various avenues it is exploring to capitalize on new revenue expected from the proposed higher county sales tax. Supervisor Gary Maas introduced the topic, saying that it was expected to profit the county’s eastern towns, Thompson in particular, with casino-related trade constituting the bulk of it. He also said that some counties have revenue-sharing plans that distribute sales tax dollars evenly among their towns; Sullivan County does not, and Maas would like to see that change. At 8.47%, New York State sales tax is already significantly higher than that of neighboring states with destination gaming venues (NJ 6.97%; CT 6.35%; PA 6.34%, according to taxfoundation. org/article/state-and-local-sales-tax-rates-2014), potentially making it less attractive than its nearby competitors. Cochecton is currently poised to play a more influential role in county government, thanks to two of its own: Councilperson Larry Richardson has been appointed to the Sullivan County Charter Commission, a group tasked by the Sullivan County Legislature with examining the county’s charter and recommending possible updates to it, and Highway Superintendent Kevin Esselman, who has just been elected president of the Sullivan County Highway Superintendents Association. In his new capacity, Esselman has formally requested additional county funds for road maintenance and has been informed by the county that additional funding will likely be unavailable for at least five years. That Cochecton is currently faced with severe economic hardship was evidenced by tax collector Eileen Hennessy, who was unable to give the board an accurate accounting of 2015 real property tax revenues collected to date, because of the extraordinarily high percentage of bounced tax payment checks and stop-payment orders, saying that this is unusual during her 10 years in office. Richardson’s Upper Delaware Council report confirmed evidence that local businesses are experiencing challenges as well, outlining a protest against Executive Order 13658, which mandates a $10.10 hourly minimum wage, effective 01/01/2015, for all employees of the federal government and its contractors. Insofar as all vendors operating in lands under the jurisdiction of the National Park Service are deemed by default to be federal government contractors, canoe liveries and other businesses operating within the river corridor are decrying what they say will be prohibitive salary costs, especially in light of the many unskilled teenage workers with which they fill seasonal jobs. Executed by President Obama, the order was intended “to improve the quality and efficiency of services provided to the government, lower employee turnover, increase employee morale, and lead to higher productivity overall on federal contracts.” Additional information regarding interpretation, enforcement and compliance of the order can be found at www.dol.gov/ whd/flsa/eo13658/index.htm. In anticipation of the next snowfall, Esselman issued an official alert that plowing, shoveling or otherwise moving snow onto public roads is illegal in New York State and punishable by fines of up to $1,000 per offense. For complete meeting minutes, see www.townofcochectonny.org/.

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IN BRIEF Pike county murder conviction upheld

Sullivan nonprofit finalists named

NORTHEAST, PA — The Pennsylvania Superior Court has upheld the conviction and life sentence without parole of Joseph Atwell for his involvement in the 2007 kidnapping and murder of Norman Domenech, of Harrisburg. Atwell was pursuing a Post Conviction Relief Act (PCRA) petition in the Superior Court claiming that due to errors by his trial counsel he is entitled to a new trial. After reviewing briefs by the Office of the District Attorney and the defendant, the case record and the opinion of the court, the Superior Court affirmed the decision of the Pike County Court of Common Pleas denying and dismissing Atwell’s request for post-conviction relief. The Superior Court concluded that the issues raised by Atwell had no merit. In late May 2007, Domenech was selling drugs for Atwell, and Atwell believed Domenech had stolen from him. Prosecutors said in the 2010 trial that Atwell and co-conspirator Jesus Rosario-Torres lured Domenech into a remote area and shot him dead. Hunters later discovered his body. Pike County District Attorney Raymond Tonkin said that Superior Court decision confirmed that Atwell received a fair trial and a strategic defense. Tonkin stated that even after a jury reaches a verdict, his office continues to work diligently in the appellate courts seeking to uphold convictions and sentences of violent offenders like Atwell.

SULLIVAN COUNTY, NY — At a luncheon on February 20 at Monticello’s Blue Horizon Diner, the steering committee of the fifth annual Nonprofit Leadership Summit welcomed the three finalists for the prestigious annual Innovation Award: The Kingfisher Project, Sullivan County Breastfeeding Coalition and EatHealthy Sullivan County Farmers’ Market. The three organizations will present their innovative programs to all participants in the summit on March 4 at the Bethel Woods Center for the Arts for judging by a panel of nonprofit authorities. One of the groups will earn a $5,000 grand prize and two others will recieve $500 awards for their efforts to embody the theme of the conference, “Working Together for Healthier Communities and Improved Quality of Life.” The Kingfisher Project is based at WJFF-Radio Catskill and focuses on addressing the new face of drug abuse in local communities. The EatHealthy Sullivan County Farmers’ Market promotes increased access to healthy local foods for underserved populations. The Sullivan County Breastfeeding coalition promotes breast feeding among new mothers.

Heart-a-Thon raises more than $80,000 HARRIS, NY — The 37th annual WSUL/WVOS Heart-a-Thon took place at The Sullivan Hotel on Saturday, February 14. Both radio stations broadcast live from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. with the annual event raising more than $80,000. Donations continue to come in. “The Heart-a-Thon recognizes the commitment of the community to our hospital,” said Catskill Regional Medical Center CEO Dr. Gerard Galarneau. Members of the community stopped in throughout the day to make donations, listen to guest speakers, receive information and tips about heart health, and participate in Crossfit, Zumba and Step demonstrations. Radio listeners also showed their support by calling in pledges and participating in heart health trivia. In addition, thousands of tribute hearts were sold in honor or in memory of loved ones who have been afflicted with cardiac related conditions.

Pike candidates announcement MILFORD, PA — David Ruby of Milford and Steve Guccini of Greentown officially kicked off their joint election campaign for Pike County Commissioners on Sunday with a brunch at Mt. Haven attended by over 70 supporters. At the event, the Democratic candidates released the details of their campaign platform, which is available at www.RubyGuccini.com. “We’ve seen the ‘same old, same old’ for a long time from politicians who are more reactive than proactive,” said Ruby, a businessman whose civic involvement includes 35 years with the Milford Fire Department. “We thought it was time to take a grip of the issues confronting our community and put a plan together to address them.” The candidates’ proposals include rotating commissioners’ meetings throughout the county during evening hours to increase transparency, supporting the establishment of a drug court and offering resources to local entrepreneurs to help create local jobs. “The worst words in the English language are ‘we’ve always done it this way,’” said Guccini, an attorney who has spent decades advocating for child welfare, including as former assistant district attorney for Pike County. “If ‘this way’ isn’t working, then we can do something better.” MEMBER NYPA • MEMBER NNA

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Berlin nuisance abatement ordinance protest heats up By LINDA DROLLINGER

EACH LAKE, PA — For a second consecutive month, the Berlin Township Board of Supervisors meeting was attended by a standing-room-only crowd protesting the proposed nuisance abatement ordinance currently under review by township solicitor Jeff Treat. But there was a marked difference in character between the January 20 public hearing and the February 17 meeting. The January public hearing was a forum of articulate commentary expressed in tones respectful of the board and fellow speakers, while the 30-minute public comment portion of the February meeting frequently lapsed into shouting matches, with longtime residents accusing supervisors Paul Henry, Cathy Hunt and Charlie Gries— all lifelong Berlin residents themselves—of giving newcomers and other unfriendly neighbors the opportunity to “tell us what we can’t do on our own land.” Some of the rhetoric was so loud and threatening that Hunt told one speaker, “You have to bring down the hostility and volume levels.” Henry was repeatedly forced to

restore order, reprimanding speakers who had their say at the expense of other speakers and without recognition by the chair. Although at least two residents at the January public hearing had openly endorsed the proposed ordinance as originally drafted, the February meeting appeared to attract opponents only, a hypothesis seemingly confirmed when one of the speakers asked for a show of hands in support of the ordinance. Two hands went up. One was Hunt’s. The other was Henry’s. Inconspicuously silent until that moment, Gries was then asked point blank if he was in favor of the ordinance. He quietly replied that he was not in favor of the ordinance as currently worded, which led Hunt to say, “That’s because you never go out on these complaint calls. It’s always either Paul or me. You’re going out on the next one.” If Berlin were a zoned township, the type of nuisance complaints that Henry and Hunt routinely investigate would be handled by a code enforcement officer, but Berlin is not a zoned municipality. So when residents asked the board why it thinks this ordinance is now necessary, Henry and Hunt told them that they are responding to an ever increasing number of complaints about which

they can do little except beg negligent property owners to mend their ways. Per Hunt and Henry, this gambit often proves ineffective, forcing them to pay multiple visits to the same violators, usually without satisfactory resolution. “The ordinance is a legal instrument that gives us power of enforcement. Without it, we haven’t a leg to stand on,” said Henry. Residents not swayed by Henry’s argument expressed doubts that the problems are as serious and widespread as Hunt and Henry claim. In answering those doubts, Hunt described a recent complaint investigation against someone residing illegally inside a house in foreclosure. Cat litter box contents had been dumped out the back door and the yard was overrun by rats. Residents were also startled to learn that many nuisance complaints made to the Pennsylvania State Police are turned over to the board of supervisors for handling. After all was said, the question of ordinance interpretation hung in the air, “Who decides when rustic charm turns into rural squalor?” The next board of supervisors meeting is scheduled for March 17 at 7:30 p.m., preceded by a public hearing at 7 p.m.

Sullivan Charter Commission begins work By FRITZ MAYER

ONTICELLO, NY — The Sullivan County Charter Commission is beginning its examination of the county’s charter, which lays out the basic details of the county government. The commission is tasked with recommending possible updates and changes to the charter to the county legislature, which then may consider making those changes or not. The last time the county went through this process, the commission’s work lasted more than two years. At a meeting at the government center on February 18, members of the commission discussed how the county came to adopt the current form of government, which involves a legislature and a manager. Before the current charter was adopted in 1994, the county had a board of supervisors comprised of the supervisors of the 15 towns in the county. The votes of the supervisors were weighted, and therefore, if the supervisors of the three most populous towns—Liberty, Monticello and Fallsburg—agreed on a certain matter, their votes could outweigh the votes of the other 12. Paul Burkhard, who is a member of the current commission, and who was also a

member of the original commission, said there were threats of lawsuits over the one-person-one-vote issue, and ultimately voters decided to adopt a legislature. Stephen Acquario, the executive director of the New York State Association of Counties, addressed the members of the commission, and said there are still more than 20 counties out of 57 outside of New York City that maintain boards of supervisors governments. Commission member Bill Liblick said that many people in the county say the county would be better off if it reverted to a board of supervisors. Acquario said, “I’ve never seen that happen. I always thought you couldn’t do it. [County attorney Sam Yasgur said it could.] I don’t remember why I think that, maybe because all of the towns would have to approve that, and it would be very disruptive to governmental functions and create lots of confusion.” Acquario said there are 23 counties with charters. Eighteen of those have elected county executives and five, including Sullivan, have appointed county managers or administrators. He said Montgomery County, with a population of about 50,000—as compared with Sullivan’s 74,000—was the latest county to adopt the country executive

model in 2012. The vote there passed with a healthy margin after being defeated three earlier times. He noted it is a bit unusual to have an elected county executive in a county with such a small population. Legislator Cora Edwards noted that a previous charter commission suggested that the county should change to have an elected counted executive, but the legislature rejected the idea, and the matter was dropped. It was noted that if pro-county executive advocates managed to secure enough signatures on a petition, the legislature could be circumvented and brought to a public referendum. On another matter, all nine Sullivan County legislators are up for election again this November, and Acquario was asked if he thought it was a good idea to have all nine run for election at the same time. He said in his opinion it would be better for the terms to be staggered, and that the best way to pursue that change would be through the charter amendment process. Such a change however would mean in some future election some of the legislators would be running for a term that was two years rather than four years, and it’s not clear how lawmakers would react to that.

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The charter commission may recommend ways to change the way government works in Sullivan County. Burkard said that when the first commissioner created the charter it was never envisioned that all nine legislators would be defeated at the same time. In the last election, six new members were voted into office. Edwards brought up the point that some of the authority of the legislators contained in the initial charter has been “delegated” to department heads or the manager over the years, and sometimes it’s difficult for her to find out information she wants to know. Acquario said the board has the power to delegate many responsibilities, but if that has been done and it’s not working as it should, the board has the power to reverse that delegation through resolution. The next meeting of the charter commission will be held on March 25.

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New Pike tourism guide & map coming soon By DAVID HULSE

ILFORD, PA — Spring can’t be far away, because the seventh annual “Pike County Visitors Guide & Map” is now in production. The Hotel Tax Board and the commissioners are again producing the free award-winning county resource “to help visitors and tourists stay and play here in our adventurous county,” said Bridget Gelderman of the sponsoring Pike County Hotel Tax Board. She pitched the new tourism guide at the February 18 meeting of the county commissioners. Gelderman said the guide is dedicated to tourism and “all the great things to see and do in the county,” and complements the website www.discoverpikepa.com. The annual guide is funded in part by the Pike County room tax collected by each

lodging facility in the county. to get listed in the guide and reminding others to keep their inGelderman said the visitors guide, map and website are favorformation up to date, “in order for ite go-to resources for prospective these planning tools to be as comprehensive as possible.” and current visitors to the area. “They can plan a trip and be able Advertising also pays part of the guide’s cost. “Because of the to see everything Pike County hotel tax funding, we are able to and the surrounding area has to offer,” she said. offer a free listing for tourismCommissioners Chair Rich TRR photo by David Hulse related businesses in the guide Caridi offered the commission- Bridget Gelderman and on the website, plus full-color advertising at very reasonable ers’ thanks to the hotel board for its continuing efforts to bring tourists rates,” she said. The 2015-2016 visitors guide will conand recreational visitors to Pike. Commissioner Matt Osterberg noted tinue to have a digital focus on discovercontinuing efforts, including the county’s ing Pike County by complementing the social media landscape, allowing visitors expanding participation at Harrisburg’s to utilize the website, their smart phones, annual Great American Outdoor Show, tablets and social media while planning which he called “a great venue for Pike County.” their trip or while in the county. “The guide is a great companion piece to the Part of Gelderman’s message was in telling local tourism-related businesses website and includes QR codes, business

listings, enhanced editorial and coupons to complement advertisements,” she said. Some 40,000 guides and 80,000 maps will be printed and distributed to more than 300 locations throughout Northeastern PA, New York and New Jersey, at interstate welcome centers and at Pocono Mountain tourist information centers. The guide will be accessible on the website, and through social media, on computers, smartphones and tablets. The Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau is also taking an active role in distributing the guide and map. Bailey Design & Advertising is again handling publication of the guide and map. For more information about advertising or how to get a free listing in the guide or website, email info@discoverpikepa.com or call Bailey Design & Advertising at 570/251-1512.

Police presence recommended for Sullivan West By LINDA DROLLINGER

AKE HUNTINGTON, NY — Sullivan West Central School District Superintendent Dr. Nancy M. Hackett announced at the district’s February 19 Board of Education meeting that the Safe Schools Against Violence in Education (SAVE) Committee recommends that the district hire a full-time school resource officer (SRO) for its Jeffersonville and Lake Huntington campuses. SROs are Sullivan County Sheriff’s Department officers with special training in school-related policing. If the Sullivan West board votes next month to implement the recommendation, Sullivan West will become the fourth district in the county to employ an SRO, joining Tri-Valley, Livingston Manor and Monticello districts. It would not be the first time Sullivan West has had an SRO; for four years, New York State Trooper Greg Brewer served in that capacity. In place for nine years, the New York State Police SRO program was discontinued for lack of funding. Hackett turned the floor over to Sergeant Cheryl Crumley, supervisor of the Sullivan County Sheriff’s Department Youth Division and an eight-year veteran of the SRO program. Crumley explained SRO duties, described

a typical day in the life of a Sullivan County SRO, and told the board how she normally handles commonplace misbehaviors and criminal activity. Assignment to a school district for at least one year, Crumley said, allows an SRO to develop personal relationships with administrators, faculty, staff, students and parents and to gain comprehensive, intimate knowledge of the district and its challenges. Hackett interjected that this policy would not preclude a change in SRO assignment, if the district felt a better match could be made, adding that another district had done just that, with satisfactory results. School board member and New York State Trooper Trevor Peachey told fellow board members that SROs are required to have instructional certification similar to that of teachers, preparing them to provide Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) and other coaching. Mentioning that SRO training includes tactics for defusing volatile situations without the use of force, Peachey said that the SRO also works in collaboration with truancy officers, guidance counselors, and school psychologists to promote success of at-risk students. It will cost the district $75,100 to hire an SRO for the coming year, money expected to come from proceeds of the New York State Smart Schools Bond Act. Passed in

2014, the act was intended to provide funding for high– tech security devices and instructional technology. School board member Rachel Brey asked if the administration could justify using those funds for an SRO instead of for equipment, and school business administrator Lorraine Poston replied that the SAVE Committee thought the SRO a superior security option. To which Crumley added, “The SRO program’s ultimate goal is to build a positive dynamic between the community and law enforcement agencies.” In other news, Hackett said that winter weather has been the district’s biggest challenge this year, noting that the district has already used five of the eight days designated for unsafe weather and that it might well have to close February 20 as well, as indeed turned out to be the case: wind chills of -33 necessitated full-day closure on February 20. If all eight winter weather days have been used by February 27, the March 16 extended weekend day will revert to a student school day. This year’s high school musical, “The Secret Garden,” will be presented March 13 through 15. Tickets cost $10 for adults, $6 for students and are free for senior citizens, with discount-priced family tickets available for the 2 p.m. Sunday matinee.

Shohola seeks input on commercial zoning By VERA MORET

HOHOLA, PA — Shohola Township supervisors are advertising for resident participation from interested individuals at the next general meeting on March 12 at 7:30 p.m. While no changes have been made to the zoning map since 2009, there are approximately a half dozen properties that are currently under consideration for rezoning from residential to commercial in an effort to increase revenue and jobs in the area. These properties are primarily along either Route 6 or Twin Lakes Road. As well as receiving feedback on these properties, the supervi-

sors are open to suggestions for other possible commercial locations. The meeting will be held in the township building at 159 Twin Lakes Rd. In another matter, Supervisor George Fluhr Jr. will be contacting neighboring townships in an effort to coordinate a plan aimed at sparking action from PennDot. Many of the local state roads are in a clear state of disrepair and are long overdue for repaving. In addition, these same roads are often left un-cleared and icy for long periods of time during snowstorms. While 17 plows are allocated for use in Pike County during snowstorms, 11 or 12 of them work exclusively on Route 84, leaving the miles

of remaining state roads in the county neglected. Fluhr sees several possible modes of action, including a mass letter-writing campaign or representatives traveling to Harrisburg for the next state highway appropriations meeting. Two residents have been hired for supplementary snow-clearing assistance. They will work on an on-call basis at $11.25 per hour. Also in the township, a part-time police position remains available after the chosen candidate withdrew his application. This position will be re-advertised. In other business, the Rohman Park Committee will be mailing out their flier of annual events within the next several

weeks. The upcoming Easter Egg Hunt is scheduled for March 22. Participants are likely to need their snow boots for the event this year. The park committee will gladly accept donations of any size to assist in funding their many activities and park improvements. Finally, resident Carrie Thomas commented that she noted many residents were discussing incoming and outgoing traffic at Smoker’s Paradise, located on Route 434 just before the Shohola-Barryville Bridge. While PennDot had only approved access via Glen Road for the business, cars are routinely accessing the building via Route 434.

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Time flies when you’re havin’ fun By DAVID HULSE

ONESDALE, PA — After reviving the recognition of Wayne voters with lengthy uninterrupted readings of voting records, the Wayne County Commissioners realized they had never recognized the county’s senior employees. “We are remiss in not doing this earlier, but you are the first and will always be able to say you were among the first,” Commissioner Wendell Kay said. They fixed that last Thursday, when eight employees to be honored sat around a table in the commissioners’ meeting room. Their years of combined service represented 306 years. Add in the 39 years of Martin Bishop, who could not attend—and together these nine people have worked for Wayne for more years than the state, or the colony chartered to William Penn by King Charles II in 1681, has existed. “Thirty-five years or more on the job is truly commendable for anyone, anywhere,” said Commissioner Brian Smith. Each with 35 years on the job, Lynn Johannes, Marie McDonell, Juliann Doyle and Deborah Fritz were the junior members of this crowd. Martin Hedgelon has 37 years, and the 40-plus group includes Andrea Whyte (41

years), John Nolan (42 years) and their senior member, Patricia Mohn, with 46 years of service. Whyte, who serves as director of human services, said she couldn’t recall “a day I haven’t looked forward to going to work. It has consumed me at times, but I’m truly happy.” Comparing job to job in Wayne and in other counties is not true comparison, Commissioner Jonathan Fritz said. “Wayne County has a way of being genuinely friendly in conducting business that isn’t consistent in other counties,” he said. Master well tester at Wayne County Extension Pat Mohn said she has known “many, many great boards of commissioners,” in her 46 years, but the work remains interesting because “it’s always nice to see where we’re going next.” In other business, the commissioners approved a resolution calling for state legislative action to change the funding of 911 services, to increase the monthly charges on wireless telephone devices, charges unchanged since 1990. As revenues on the rapidly declining number of land-line phones decrease, 911 service formerly fully funded by phone charges, has become reliant on property taxes for 32% of its funding.

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Wayne County’s long-serving employees honored on February 19 included, seated Lynn Johannes, left, Marie McDonell, Juliann Doyle, Deborah Fritz, Patricia Mohn, Martin Hedgelon, and pictured standing with commissioners Wendell Kay, Brian Smith and Jonathan Fritz, are Andrea Whyte, left and John Nolan, far right. Martin Bishop was unable to attend the presentation. The commissioners appointed Wayne Memorial Hospital CEO David Hoff as county representative to the NEPA Alliance, and appointed Robert Suhosky to a five-year term on the Wayne Industrial Development Authority.

They approved $60,000 in Act 13 (state gas fee) funding for a local match in a White Mills/Hawley D&H Canal Park state grant application for the park’s $120,000 improvement plans at the U.S. Route 6 park.

Tax exempt status bill concerns DV By DAVID HULSE

ESTFALL, PA — A new law being considered in Harrisburg might strip state courts of the authority to determine the qualifications for tax-exempt status and assign it to the state legislature. Opponents say Senate Bill 4, already approved by the Senate, could result in exemption decisions based on politics, rather than qualifications of the applicant. Auditor General Eugene DePasquale has urged careful consideration of the impact of the bill. His office released a special report in December on the potential impacts that properties with tax-exempt status might have on counties, municipalities and school districts. The report found that more than $1.5 billion in property tax revenue was potentially lost in the 10-county sample that was examined. With the National Park on its east flank and thousands of acres of state-owned forest all around it, Delaware Valley School District officials are concerned about any further loss of ratable properties. Meeting on February 19, they expressed concerns

about what parameters would be written into the legislation for exemptions and the districts’ efforts to make them palatable for taxing districts. “It all depends on how the sausage gets made,” Superintendent John Bell said of the ongoing legislative detail work on the bill. If it’s done too broadly, different municipalities will interpret it differently for camps, hospitals and various institutions, Bell said. “We’re trying to educate everyone to avoid unintended outcomes,” he said Business Manager Bill Hessling said legislative criteria need to be included to administer the law, if it passed. When those criteria are to be decided is at issue. “Some legislators want to know what the

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In her new role as a Global Messenger for Special Olympics, 2004 DV graduate Nicole Lindsley spoke before the February 19 meeting of the Delaware Valley Board of Education. Nicole competed in track and swimming in high school, and still competes. As a spokesperson for Special Olympics, she has traveled in the U.S. and Costa Rica. She ended by speaking of her pride in being a DV grad. “And we’re proud of you,” Superintendent John Bell replied as Lindsley received a standing ovation from the meeting audience.

criteria are first; others say do it later,” he added. Bell said, “We will be working closely with Sen. Baker, Rep. Peifer and Rep. Brown to ensure clear standards are established to protect our taxpayers from every Tom, Dick and Harry trying to turn their property into a non-taxable, religious property. “Loose standards will only punish the law abiding taxpayers who already pay their fair share,” Bell said. Sen. Mario Scavello of Monroe County has introduced a bill, which would establish a special legislative committee to study and make recommendations to address the definition and treatment of “purely public charities.” Senate Bill 4 is a joint

resolution which has to be approved by two separate sessions of the legislature. It was approved last year and if reaffirmed this year, would appear on the November ballot. In other business, the board heard teacher Brian Blaum describe eight new course additions at the high school including diversified occupations with onthe-job training; freshman transition, middle school to high school; advanced placement studio art; a business elective in video game design; a math introduction to statistics; physical education electives including officiating, physical fitness and training, and leadership; a remedial digital-based bio-science course for those retaking the Keystone Bio Science exam; and social studies, a continuation of a half-year sociology course. The board also heard the Shohola Elementary School cast of the musical “Twinderella” perform two songs from their recent show. The district has used seven of 10 scheduled snow days so far this year.

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EDITORIAL

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

TPP: A gift to multinational corporations?

s perhaps one of his last truly significant actions while in office, President Barack Obama would very much like Congress to pass the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade agreement, which officials and multinational corporate representatives have been working on since 2008. The agreement would cover the United States, Australia, Japan and nine other Pacific Rim countries. The U.S. negotiations are being handled by the office of the U.S. Trade Representative, (USTR) which explains the goals of the TPP on its website, ustr.gov. The TTP will offer “procedures for arbitration that will provide basic rule of law protections for U.S. investors operating in foreign markets similar to those the U.S. already provides to foreign investors operating in the U.S.... to ensure that all TPP governments can appropriately regulate in the public interest, including on health, safety and environmental protection.” The mechanism for this arbitration is referred to as “investor-state dispute settlement (ISDS),” also sometimes called “corporate tribunals.” As benign as the USTR may make it sound, it has been used by corporations to sue countries, or states, for enacting rules or laws that are clearly in the public interest. A story on the Daily KOS website (tinyurl.com/mt2l59u) reports that the cigarette maker Phillip Morris is suing the Australian government through an ISDS process because the government has required that cigarettes now sold in the country be contained in plain packaging. This was done because research shows that plainly packaged cigarettes are less likely to attract new, younger smokers. But because the move is going to harm the future profits of Phillip Morris, it is using this unique legal device to try to extract money from the Australian people. The story also says that under ISDS clauses, Germany was sued by a Swiss utility after closing two nuclear power plants there, and Quebec was sued by a drilling

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company after passing a hydraulic fracturing moratorium there. ISDS clauses are parts of many trade agreements, but their use has exploded over the past couple of decades. We can’t know for sure, because the language of the TPP remains secret, but the agreement could significantly expand the possibility of this kind of lawsuit, which is typically worked out by lawyers outside of the legal system of the country or state involved. It is therefore easy to see how, under the right set of circumstances, a drilling company located in, say, Canada, could sue New York State for its recently announced fracking ban. This is just one of many problems critics have with TPP, and with Obama’s effort to get fast-track authority for it, which would mean Congress would be presented with the legislation on a take-it-or-leave-it basis, with no opportunity to offer amendments. Another criticism is that it has been negotiated in almost entirely in secret, without even members of Congress being able to see copies of all 20 chapters. Supposedly, the secrecy is necessary to persuade other countries to negotiate; but critics say that allowing corporate interests to be involved in the negotiating process, but not allowing consumer or environmental advocates, produces an unbalanced result. What the public does know about TPP is thanks in part to documents provided by WikiLeaks. One of the big areas of dispute is how the agreement treats the environment. When the environmental chapter of the agreement was leaked earlier this year, environmental groups responded negatively, saying the environmental rules were not enforceable as they should be. Michael Brune, executive director of the Sierra Club, said, “This draft chapter falls flat on every single one of our issues—oceans, fish, wildlife and forest protections—and, in fact, rolls back the progress made in past free trade pacts.” A press release from environmental groups said, “Since a bipartisan consensus on trade was reached in May 2007 between Congress and the Bush Administration, the environment chapters of all U.S. free trade agreements have been legally enforceable and included a list of environmental treaties that countries committed to uphold. Today’s leaked text does not meet the standard set by Congress.” It is also argued that the agreement is bad for workers. Proponents argue that the TTP will be used to protect fundamental labor rights and ensure acceptable conditions of work including wages, hours and occupational safety. But former U.S. labor secretary Robert Reich sees it differently. He said, “The TPP is going to undermine all sorts of labor protections as well as consumer and environmental protections. It’s going to enlarge intellectual property rights and thereby increase prices for many consumers, and it’s going to further the race to the bottom in all sorts of respects. All the TPP does is give large global companies, some of them headquartered in the United States, more power.” Because the agreement has been negotiated in secret, it’s hard to say for sure what’s in it, and for that reason alone it should not be considered for passage until Congress, citizens and their advocates have a chance to read it and provide input.

Stop work on Milford compressor station I attended the hearing regarding the construction of the Milford compressor station, and it was obvious that there was overwhelming resident input that favored using electric engines instead of the proposed 9,400 horsepower natural gas version. It was clear to me that the public was demanding electric instead of gas due to the emission of harmful pollutants that will impact public health and area air quality. The Natural Gas Star program, which partners with the Environmental Protection Agency and pipeline companies, has determined that the industry “best practice” is to eliminate emissions by utilizing electric engines and capturing vented gases. By proceeding along these lines, the residents living nearby and downwind would be saved from having to inhale all the toxic emissions that the gas engines will emit 24/7/365. What part of this does Columbia Gas not understand? I’m sure they can absorb the additional cost with all the gas that is being produced in Pennsylvania at the present time. No building permit applications have been submitted to Milford Township; therefore a stop-work order needs to be enacted immediately. In addition, the project is illegally segmented into parts, which is a violation of the National Environmental Policy Act. The township supervisors need to take immediate action and stop further construction of this facility until all legal steps have been addressed. It’s their responsibility to protect the residents of Milford. John Hahn Shohola, PA

Letter to Senator Schumer Good morning, Senator. I am a business owner and sit on the Town of Tusten board. I watch Fox News every night and I can’t say how strongly I oppose the fact that our President is attempting to allow illegal aliens not only to become citizens illegally, he also wants to allow them to have access to Social Security and Medicare. There are so many Americans that have worked their entire lives, supporting our system, who deserve these benefits. I understand that our Social Security system will be bankrupt in 2020. Why are you and your fellow legislators turning your back on the hard working Americans who placed you in the office you hold? You have consistently voted to support the many Obama programs that are driving this country deeper and deeper in debt. This debt is crippling our country, placing our way of life at risk. How can you and your fellow senators and congressman allow this to happen? The entitlements that you support, including Obamacare, carry a price tag of approximately $40 trillion dollars over the next 75 years. According to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, our debt service by 2023 will grow to $1 trillion per year. This is not sustainable, never mind adding many thousands of illegal aliens to further burden our system. Everyone that I talk to about this is as equally outraged and do not support your liberal, irresponsible position on these issues. I also am appalled at Obama turning his back on Israel and Netanyahu. Just two weeks ago, Obama had the audacity to Continued on page 7

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PEACE AND JUSTICE FILES

VIEWS FROM THE TRAIN

By Skip Mendler

By Tom Caska

An alternative citizenship test

t’s not often you’ll hear me approving of news out of Arizona. The state that gave us Evan Meacham and Sheriff Joe Arpaio is not usually thought of as a birthplace for interesting ideas. But they’ve recently introduced a new requirement: to graduate from high school, all students must pass a civics test similar to the one given those seeking naturalized citizenship. At first glance, I like the concept very much. Americans’ general ignorance of the way their system works is legendary, and anything that encourages greater civic awareness is a good thing in my book. The body of knowledge involved—100 questions on the basic structure of the federal government, some highlights of American history, and a smattering of geographical facts—is neither extensive nor particularly controversial. (You can obtain study materials, including a complete list of questions and answers, via www.uscis. gov/citizenship/learners/study-test.) That’s fine as far as it goes. But I think it overlooks a few things that are important for anyone entering into responsible adulthood, not to mention citizenhood, here in 21st century America to know and understand. Folks should be aware of how things really work in government—as opposed to how they are ostensibly designed to work. They should also be familiar with some of those inconvenient little tidbits from history that may not show us in our best light, but nonetheless have had a drastic impact on the way we are today. So, here are some of the many questions that might be included in an “Alternative Citizenship Test.” If you can answer, say, two-thirds of these questions without using Google, then congratulate yourself…! Alternative Citizenship Test What does a lobbyist do? Explain the significance of one of the following Supreme Court cases: Brown v. Board of Education Roe v. Wade Bush v. Gore Citizens United v. FEC Identify one of the following: Trail of Tears My Lai Japanese internment Abu Ghraib Name at least one important labor leader of the 20th Century. What were the Stonewall riots? Who was Cesar Chavez?

Who was Joseph McCarthy? When speaking of the relationship between government and business, what is “the revolving door?” Name someone who has gone through it recently. Why are political or other scandals frequently given names that end in “-gate”? Name three major media conglomerates. Identify at least one of the following: Roger Ailes The Koch Brothers George Soros What is a “Superfund site?” What do Pete Seeger, Bob Dylan and Woody Guthrie have in common? Identify at least one of the following: Elizabeth Cady Stanton Gloria Steinem Phyllis Schlafly Ellen de Generes What was the Dust Bowl? What is the Fed? Name one of the robber barons. Explain the significance of one of the following: The Homestead Massacre The Triangle Shirtwaist Fire Love Canal Three Mile Island Who is Grover Norquist? Jack Abramoff? Bernie Madoff? What is the NRA? Identify one of the following: Hurricane Katrina Deepwater Horizon Exxon Valdez How many times is the word “God” mentioned in the U.S. Constitution? In political discourse, what is “framing?” Give a recent example. Identify one of the following: Karl Rove Frank Luntz George Lakoff Lee Atwater What was the Southern Strategy? What is gerrymandering? What is the NSA? So, how did you do? I think I’ve barely scratched the surface. You could probably come up with a few questions of your own, too. In fact, I’d encourage you to do so; please send them to me at skip.mendler@gmail.com. (In particular, I’d be very interested to see what folks more conservative than I am would include.)

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invite numerous Muslim leaders into the people’s house and would not divulge their names. Do you support this? To add insult to injury, he will not meet with Netanyahu and discuss the many needs of our largest ally in the Middle East. I am a Christian who sees that many atrocities are committed against peoples of all religious denominations throughout the Middle East, especially Christians. We need to help the many peoples of this region and stop their persecution because of their religious beliefs. Israel is fighting to protect its people, who are a democracy, from the most vicious terrorists that the modern world has experienced. Each and every day these terror-

ists commit an act against humanity that is even more heinous than the one they committed the day before. Stand up for Israel, our brothers in arms, and send our troops to wipe out ISIS, Hezbollah, Hammas, Al Queda, and any other terrorist group. These Muslim jihadists must be stopped, or we will see many Americans attacked on our soil. It is a known fact that our borders are weak, so we need to stop them on their soil, not ours. Thank you for your time and attention to these most serious matters. Ned Lang Narrowsburg, NY

Be prepared

he Boy Scouts of America celebrated their 105th anniversary this past February 8. As an Eagle Scout and the father of an Eagle Scout, I embrace many of the teachings of the Scouts, especially its motto: “Be Prepared!” These two simple words have always stuck with me and have helped me in many ways to always have Plan B in the back of my head, just in case things don’t go as planned—which often they don’t. During our winters here in the Upper Delaware Valley, travel requires some common sense. Leaving oneself some extra time to get where you have to go on the roads is always a good idea. I usually leave around 5 a.m. to catch the train, but when the weather acts up, my plan B is catching a later train. I live close enough to the road to hear the plows go by, so on one of our icy mornings this month I switched to the later train plan and rolled over for another hour. The morning light was a treat as I left. So were the sanded roads. Both are a comfort on a day like this. My trip takes me through Hawk’s Nest twice a day, which can be as beautiful as it is dangerous, as you travel the windy road. Even if you haven’t experienced the Hawk’s Nest section of Route 97, you may have seen it on one of the many car commercials filmed here. The posted speed is 25 for a very good reason, as the two-lane road is boarded by cliffs on both sides, one a sheer wall going up and the other a steep drop to the river. The retaining wall was showing signs of the many cars that had driven off the edge or at least into the wall. Recently they have redone the entire section of wall, making it appear less dangerous to travel through. My daughter still hates to drive it and even closes her eyes while traversing it, blind only as a passenger, thank goodness. I could see the flashing lights ahead way before I came upon the scene of the accident. The road for all its curves also takes a serious dip before a steep incline. As I slowed to a crawl behind the other cars and hazard flares, the Deerpark police were directing traffic, an ambulance was already on the scene. What I saw next gave me chills and tightened my grip on the steering wheel. On the lowest part of the road, very close to the edge, surrounded by rocks and ice, there sat a black 4x4 SUV, having come to rest flat on its roof. Speed and an icy road must have played a big part in the position the driver ended up in. I can only imagine what was going through the driver’s head, especially as the car slid toward the wall and all but certain death. Luck was with that person for sure, and no plan B could be deployed once the car was set in motion. The skid marks indicated the car was now facing the direction it was coming from. This must have accounted for a few horrifying moments as the car rolled over on to its roof. I was holding my breath just passing the scene. Since the ambulance was still on the scene, the driver must have been shaken but OK. I have been through my share of mishaps, restaurant fires, train derailments, evacuating during 9/11 from across the street from the Twin Towers. All have taught me to stay calm and be prepared for what may come next. The simple step of putting on the seat belt may have helped the driver be prepared for what came that morning. What do the popular T-shirts say? “Keep Calm and Carry On.” To this I would add “Be prepared.”

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DEATH NOTICES

John J. Pippo

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Shown are members of the Fallsburg Central School Districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Newcomers Program: Fernando Rodriguez, left, Jonathan Lagos, Jesus Lainez, teacher Malvina Saavedra, Fatima Hernandez, Joselin Reyes, and Jose E. Reyes; kneeling are teacher Jesus Galvan and Juan J. Bajana.

Fallsburg Junior High helps newcomers

OUTH FALLSBURG, NY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; During the current school year, as part of the Extended Day curriculum, English-as-a-second-language teachers have been meeting with seventh and eighth graders who are brand new arrivals to America and to Fallsburg Central School District. The Newcomers Program has been very helpful to the children, who come with little or no English. According to instructors Jesus

Galvan and Malvina Saavedra, the children get to bond with each other, learn to use computers, and work on homework and academic support with the teacherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s guidance. Since many of the children from Honduras and Ecuador have families working in the local farm and farm-related industry, the New York State Migrant Education Program is deeply involved in this after-school program as well.

John J. Pippo of Hortonville, NY, died on Sunday, February 22, 2015 at the Roscoe Regional Rehabilitation and Residential Health Care Facility, Roscoe, NY after suffering for many years from Parkinsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Disease. He was 84. Visitation will be Thursday, February 26, 2015 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon in the Harris Funeral Home, Railroad Ave., Roscoe, NY. Funeral services will be Thursday, February 26, 2015 at 12 noon in the funeral home. The Rev. Paul Cicio will officiate. Burial will be in the Bon Air Cemetery, Roscoe, NY, at a later date. Memorial contributions can be made to The Michael J. Fox Foundation, P.O. Box 5014, Hagerstown, MD 21741-5041 or to the Roscoe Reg. Rehab & RHCF Activities Fund, 420 Rockland Rd., Roscoe, NY 12776.

John Kingsland Terry John Kingsland Terry, also known as Jack Terry, of North Branch, NY, died Thursday, February 19, 2015 at St. Lukeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cornwall Hospital in Newburgh, NY. The funeral service was held on Tuesday, February 24, 2015 at Stewart-Murphy Funeral Home, 34 Upper Main Street, Callicoon, NY. Contributions can be sent to West Point Class of 1965, c/o West Point Association of Graduates, 698 Mills Rd., West Point, NY 10996-1607.

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Gun, Ammo, & Fishing Saturday, February 28 @ 10 am

Remaining inventory from a local gun shop including many new guns and 200+ lots of rifle, shotgun, & pistol ammo, scopes & accessories. Also other consigned rifles and shotguns PLUS our semi-annual fishing auction with Ron Wheeler Location: At the Lambrecht Auction Facility- 2698 Cty Hwy 47, Walton, NY NIB Guns: Remington: M-700 Classic .300 Weatherby Mag ~ M-700 SPS Tactical .308 ~ M-770 .243 Savage: (2) M-110 .270 ~ M-10 .243 ~ M93R17XP .17 HNR ~ Axis .270, .30-06 SPRG, .22-250 REM, .223 REM, .243 WIN, ~ Mark II .22 Stevens: M-200 .270, .243, .308 ~ M-200XP .270 ~ M-320 12 Ga Mossberg: M-100ATR .270 ~ (4) M-702 Plinkster .22LR. Rossi: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Rio Grandeâ&#x20AC;? .45-70 Govâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t Used Long Guns: Remington: M-12A .22 ~ M-1100 12ga ~ Sportsman 58 12ga ~ M-870 Wingmaster 12ga Winchester: Centennial 66 .30-30 ~ M-37 12ga Browning: FN A-5 16ga Ruger: Mini 14 .223 J.R. Carbine: M-9G 9mm Semi Stevens: Field Grade 20ga & 12ga double ~ M-1244 12ga Mossberg: M-185D 20ga ~ M-640KD .22 mag ~ M-500A 12ga Marlin: M-60 .22 semi Savage: Mark II .22LR Rossi: Matched Pair .243/20ga New England: SB1 Pardner 410ga H&R: Ultra Slug Hunter 20ga Mauser custom .264 Win Mag Hopkins & Allen Forehand 12ga Ammo & Accessories: Several new scopes (Weaver, Redfield, Burris, Bushnell) ~ scope accessories ~ Hard & Soft gun cases ~ Holsters ~ Clips ~ a very nice selection of rifle, shotgun & pistol ammo (right off the store shelves) Fishing Auction (after Guns & Ammo): Brand New,Top Quality Fishing Equipment including Rods, Reels,Lures, and Many Other Fishing related Items. Top Manufacturers Include: Shakespeare~ Berkeley ~Okuma ~South Bend ~Zebco~ Eagle Claw ~ AbuGarcia ~ Mitchell ~ Johnson~Shimano ~ More! New Tools: Selection of new hand & power tools, many name brand Preview: 8 am Auction Day See Web for Details!!

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ere, celebrating the Combined Federal Campaign for the Department of Defense in 1982, we see a local gal, Cathy Brock, showing the results of the campaign that she, as a member of the Army, helped produce. Pictured with her for the event are Secretary of Defense Casper Weinberger, Deputy Secretary of Defense Frank

LAKE HUNTINGTON NEWS

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February 21 - March 7

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Carlucci and Stan Brown, U.S. Army. (F rom the col lection of Ruth & J. F rank Beh ling.) The Tusten Historical Society’s hours at the Western Sullivan Public Library, Tusten-Cochecton 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.

By Eileen Hennessy

am now into my fifth week of being sick, Friday night I had a lovely visit to the ER. I’ve been on meds for the last three weeks for a sinus infection and a chest cold. After chest X-rays, a breathing treatment and steroids, I have bronchitis. Thank you, crew at Grover Herman Hospital. It is so different from when I lived in Queens; a visit to the ER back then was a least a six-hour ordeal. The Cochecton town clerk, Hollye Schulman, would like me to get the word out that the highway crew for the Town of Cochecton does not take care of county and state roads. She has been getting lots of phone calls with complaints. Kevin and his men take care of the town’s roads, and I think they are doing a great job. I had such a horrible ride on Route 52. Once I got to Heinle’s and made it up Skipperene with no trouble, I was so glad to be home. Thank you, road crew. Kevin, the highway superintendent, would like to remind everyone that once the roads are plowed, do not plow your snow back onto the town roads. Did you know that it is a state law and you can be fined up to $1,000, not to mention that it’s dangerous?

If you are interested in playing at guessing when the elephant on Lake Huntington is going for a swim, give Ed Grund a call at 845/252-7363. Narrowsburg is having its St. Patty’s Day parade on March 15. The lineup for the parade will start at 12 noon and the parade will begin at 1 p.m. Prior to the parade, there is going to be a Windy Kilt 5k run/walk starting at 10 a.m. and ending at 12 noon. A professional consultant has been hired to manage the race, and it will be an official 5k, complete with timers and winners brackets. More details to follow. On Saturday, March 14 at 5:30 p.m., there will be a complete St. Patrick’s Day Irish dinner offered by the Knights of Columbus at Holy Cross Church. Call Grand Knight Teddy Laffin for more information, 845/252-3630 Please keep Marjorie Evans, vice president of the Lake Huntington Fire Company Auxiliary, in your thoughts and prayers. Have a great week and email leeniebeans@citlink.net or call 845/252-3568 if you have news.

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COMMUNITY CURRICULUM Two agri-business workshops offered LIBERTY, NY — Two workshops on agricultural business management topics for farm owners and managers will be offered in March by Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County (CCESC), at the Gerald J. Skoda Extension Education Center, 64 Ferndale-Loomis Rd. Lunch is included. Farm Succession and Estate Planning will take place on Tuesday, March 3, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dan Welch, business and succession planning coordinator of NY FarmNet/NY FarmLink and Charles H. Dyson of the School of Applied Economics and Management at Cornell University will discuss the passing of family land and involving family members in its ownership and operation. Cost is $20 per person or $15 per CCESC enrollee. Farm Safety and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Regulations will take place on Thursday, March 26, from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. James Carrabba, the agricultural safety specialist from NY Center for Agricultural Medicine and Health (NYCAMH) and Ronald Williams, compliance assistant specialist from OSHA, will present on the updates for farm safety and OSHA laws for all farms, farm hazards, and our Local Emphasis Program (LEP) for dairy farm operations. Cost is $25 per person or $20 per CCESC enrollee. Pre-registration is required in advance. Call CCESC 845/292-6180 or email srb46@ cornell.edu.

Courses at Temple Sholom MONTICELLO, NY — The second semester of the successful Sholom Jewish University for adults will begin the week of March 2 and run through May. Each course consists of 10 classes. All classes are open to the community. The cost to Temple members is $36 per course per semester and is $54 to nonmembers. Discovering Judaism – Tuesdays 12-1:15 p.m. or 3:15-4:30 p.m. This is an introduction to Judaism class designed for Jews who have no formal Jewish education, for Jews who would like to increase their knowledge of Judaism, for non-Jews who would like to know more about Judaism, and for non-Jews considering converting to Judaism. Prohibited Music of the Nazi Era –  (Contact temple office for schedule update.) During the Nazi era, Entartete Music, defined by the Nazis as any music composed by Jews, was prohibited. Listen to the music and learn about the effect this prohibition had on the Jewish people. Mussar & Yoga – Thursdays from 5-6:15 p.m. Mussar practice aims to help us become more whole in our lives, to develop our potential. Yoga embodies a similar concept. By marrying Mussar practice and yoga practice, this class opens a new pathway to developing greater wholeness through self-study. Hebrew • Beginner Hebrew – Wednesdays 5-6:15 p.m. • Reading and Understanding Hebrew Prayers – Tuesdays 2-3 p.m. • The Prayers as Hebrew Lessons – (Contact temple office for schedule update.)

Dog obedience classes SHOHOLA, PA — A new session of dog obedience classes will begin with orientation on Tuesday, March 3, 7 p.m. at the Tri-State Dog Obedience Club (TSDOC) facility at Shohola Business Center on Route 6. Classes are held days and eve-

nings, Monday to Friday. Registration prior to orientation is preferred. Visit www.tristatedogobedienceclub.org or call 570/296-5594 and leave a message with your address.

LIBERTY, NY — Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County (CCESC)’s 4-H Youth Development program will be offering its first dog obedience session for youth on Tuesday, March 3, from 6 to 8 p.m., with classes continuing on consecutive Tuesdays thereafter, until April 7. This program will be held at the Gerald J. Skoda Extension Education Center, 64 Ferndale-Loomis Rd. The 4-H Youth Development Dog Obedience

series will educate youth on successful dog obedience methods and provide them with the knowledge to advance to competition levels. The cost is $30 per youth or $25 per 4-H member. 4-H membership is free to all youth, ages five to 19, and must be enrolled prior to participation. Youth must be at least nine years of age to participate. Preregistration required. Email srb46@cornell.edu or call 845/292-6180.

Unitarians to screen general assembly service BEACH LAKE, PA — The Upper Delaware Unitarian Universalist Fellowship will share videotaped sections of the 2014 General Assembly worship service of the Church of the Larger Fellowship at 10:15 a.m. on Sunday, March 1 at the

Berlin Township Community Center. All are welcome to join the fellowship and stay afterwards for conversation and refreshments. For directions, visit online at www.uduuf.org/directions.

ORGANIZATIONAL NEWS Bernt Balchen Lodge meets at new location LACKWAXEN, PA — After having a winter break in January and February, the Sons of Norway Bernt Balchen Lodge #3566 will meet on Sunday, March 15, at its new location, the Lackawaxen Volunteer Firehouse, 774 Rte. 590. The lodge will celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a corned beef luncheon at 1 p.m., followed by a business meeting at 2 p.m. The new slate of officers will be installed, and new members will be initiated and officially welcomed into the lodge. Membership is open to all Scandinavians, or anyone married to a Scandinavian, or anyone who just likes us. Homemade Norwegian desserts are served at every meeting, along with coffee and tea. Among lodge activities are Norwegian language classes once a month, a Viking Dinner on June 6, marching in Hawley’s annual Fourth of July parade, and a Scandinavian craft fair in September. The lodge contributes to a local food pantry and our 50/50 raffle, conducted at every meeting, is given to one or two charities at the end of the year.

Tree and shrub program SULLIVAN COUNTY, NY — The Sullivan County Soil & Water Conservation District has announced its annual spring tree and shrub program. Landowners can choose from a wide variety of deciduous and conifer trees and shrubs and specialized packets such as nut tree, flowering tree amd shrub, wildflower, butterfly and perennials. Tree size and age allows the purchaser to select what’s right for their needs. A range of quantities is offered at reduced costs to promote conservation plantings. Other items available through the program are fruit trees, ground covers and wildlife habitat housing. Trees and shrubs offered through the district program can be planted for a number of purposes including Christmas tree production, timber production, wildlife habitat, windbreaks, hedges, screens, and streambank and road bank stabilization. To order, call 845/845-292-6552 and request the brochure and order form, or go online at sullivanswcd.org. The order deadline is Monday, April 6.

Ann Street School open house MILFORD, PA — The Ann Street School will host an open house on Tuesday, March 3 from 4 to 7 p.m., in the education wing of the Milford United Methodist Church, 206 East Ann St. Meet the teachers, tour the school, and learn about preschool and pre-K programs and more. A book fair for those who would like to purchase childrens’ books and gifts will be held at the same time. Call 570/296-6124.

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Democratic women name new officers

SULLIVAN COUNTY, NY — At their reorganizational meeting on January 21, the Democratic Women of Sullivan County (DWSC) elected a new slate of officers for 2015. Shown are Lily Stettner, treasurer, left; Joan Stoddard, vice president; Carol Montana, secretary; and Debra Gabriel, president. The steering committee members for 2015 are Kathy LaBuda, Donna Schick and Adrianna Greco. General meetings are held the last Thursday of each month. At each general meeting, guests are asked to donate a non-perishable food item for the Sullivan County Federation for the Homeless or a pet food item for the Sullivan County SPCA. The DWSC is an independent, progressive, grassroots organization devoted to bringing more Sullivan County women into the political process. All women and men who support this mission are welcome. Email DWSC4US@gmail.com, visit the Democratic Women of Sullivan County Facebook page or call 845/985-7783.

Windy Kilt 5k benefits ambulance, CASA NARROWSBURG, NY — A St. Patrick’s Day walk, the Windy Kilt 5k, is planned to benefit the Tusten Ambulance Corps and Sullivan County CASA, on Sunday, March 15 at 10 a.m. The walk will start opposite the Narrowsburg Inn, and will proceed along a figure-eight path through town and beyond, under bridges, past parks and along the river. Pre-register before March 5. First 100 participants receive a T-shirt; first 50 receive a hat as well. Visit www.windykilt5k.com.

BUSINESS BRIEFS Forty-two Rolling V drivers honored for driver safety SOUTH FALLSBURG, NY — Rolling V Bus Corp. has announced that 42 drivers have been awarded distinguished GreenRoad Fleet Elite memberships for excellence in driver safety. The highest GreenRoad honor, induction into Fleet Elite, is reserved for school bus drivers with at least 500 hours behind the wheel who achieve a safety score of five or less for the entire year. A score of 20 or below is considered safe or “Green” driving. Scores between 21 and 50 are considered moderately risky, while anyone exceeding 50 is considered a risky driver.

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Vegetable Potpie Serves 2 Pie crust, galette dough or 1 sheet of thawed puff pastry

RELISH EVERY DAY

1/2 cup dried porcini mushrooms

By LAURA SILVERMAN

2 celery stalks, diced small

Gone to potpie

2 large fingerling potatoes, peeled and diced small 1 cup small Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved lengthwise 1 cup frozen peas 1 leek, pale green and white parts only, thinly sliced

he potpie, that comforting American classic, dates back to the days of the Roman Empire, when all sorts of meats were tucked under burnished pastry crusts to serve at elaborate banquets. Nowadays, four-and-twenty blackbirds have been replaced by somewhat more prosaic options, like chicken and beef. If you include enough vegetables, the potpie becomes the perfect one-dish meal to enjoy on a cold winter’s eve. What could be cozier than a potpie? Break through the golden crust and a finger of steam beckons you toward tender chunks of goodness bound in a creamy sauce. Potpies are a great repository for leftovers—chicken, short ribs, even fish—or any odds and ends rattling around the vegetable bin. And if you keep some dough in the freezer, you’ll be ready when the temperature drops. Your favorite pie crust or galette dough recipe works fine, and you can even use puff pastry if you’re looking to buy something readymade. For my vegetable potpie, I rely on winter staples like celery, carrots, potatoes and tiny Brussels sprouts, plus some summer peas from my stash in the freezer. Squash, turnips, celeriac and greens would also fit in nicely. A hand-

ful of dried porcini mushrooms adds an earthy flavor. A simple soak in hot water reconstitutes them back to their juicy state and the soaking liquid makes a delicious base for soups and sauces, including the béchamel (made with milk) or velouté (made with stock) for your potpie. This white sauce is a classic component of the potpie, and I like to make mine with the slightly unusual combination of stock, cream and buttermilk—or with whey, if I have that on hand. I flavor it further with some sharp and salty pecorino. Once you’ve combined it with the blanched vegetables, scrape everything into a big casserole—or small ones for individual potpies—and drape the pastry over the top. While it’s baking, sit by the fire and enjoy the tantalizing smells wafting from your oven. They’re just one of the reasons to love winter….

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Preheat oven to 400ºF.   Place porcinis in a small bowl and pour over hot water to cover. Set aside.   Fill a medium saucepan with salted water and bring it to a boil. Add the celery, carrot, potato, Brussels sprouts and peas and cook until tender, about 4 minutes. Drain well and set aside. (You should have about 3 cups.)   Drain porcinis, reserving the liquid, which you can strain and use in place of the chicken stock or store for another purpose. Chop the mushrooms and add to the other vegetables.   In the same saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat, then add the leeks and salt and sauté for a few minutes.   Stir in the flour and rosemary sprig and cook for another couple of minutes before slowly adding the chicken stock, stirring as the sauce thickens. Then gradually add 1/2 cup of heavy cream, stirring all the while, followed by the buttermilk. Keep stirring until sauce thickens nicely, about 10 minutes. Turn off the heat and stir in the pecorino. Let sauce cool slightly, remove the rosemary sprig and add salt and freshly ground pepper to taste. Stir the cooked vegetables into the sauce.   If using galette dough, remove

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from fridge and roll out on a floured surface to about 1/8” thick. (Puff pastry does not need to be rolled out.) Divide the vegetable mixture evenly between two small casseroles or oven-proof bowls. Cut out two pastry rounds about 1/2” larger in circumference than the bowls, and lay over each bowl. Crimp the edges as you would a pie. Cut slits in the top and brush all over with the remaining tablespoon of cream. Sprinkle a little flaky salt over the top if you like. Place pot pies on a baking sheet and bake until golden brown, about 30 minutes. Remove, cool slightly, and enjoy right away. Once entirely cooled, pies may be wrapped and frozen. Reheat in a 325º oven, directly from freezer.

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An interview with Gerry Allen [In our February 12 issue we reprinted a 1978 TRR they had to go to church on Sunday; those were the rules. When the farm expanded to become a resort, the boys profile of Bennet Allen. As reported in that article, were kept busy. They learned to wait on tables, make beds, the Allens and another family, the Aikens, were the clean rooms, wash dishes, laundry, etc. Bennet had July first black people to move to Narrowsburg, NY, in and August off, the busy summer months when he and the 1960. Recently, Tusten historian Grace Johansen family all worked from 5 a.m. to 7 or 8 p.m. In addition to met with his son Gerry to learn more.] taking care of the guests, the garden had to be weeded, the erry Allen and I met at the library here in Nargrass mowed and the pool cleaned. Bennet enjoyed going rowsburg, NY. Our purpose was to learn more to the racetrack occasionally and often got a ride there about the Allen Farm in later years. Gerry is a and back, but before he left he made sure the boys did tall, pleasant man and we soon found common ground in their chores. Gerry said he liked bartending best of all the our experiences as children of resort owners. jobs in the summer. That was when his best friend came to Bennet Allen and Maude Everett met while attending work, and girls from the city came as guests. school in Knoxville, TN. In 1933 they were married. UnBennet and his best friend later bought additional able to have children, they adopted acreage from Charlie Scheibling. The Gerry when two months old, Edproperty had a rundown building die when six years old, and Stanon it and chicken coops. They ley White, the son of Gerry’s mothtried raising chickens, and it er’s cousin, was added to the family was Gerry’s job to feed them bewhen eight years old. fore and after school. Night basThey decided to move when their ketball practice relieved him of city neighborhood began to deterithe job, and then his father had orate. A Lucky Lake advertisement to feed them. attracted them to Narrowsburg, The chicken business soon lost and they bought the Kraus farm its appeal. Bennet burned the and moved here in 1960. chicken coops and restored the At first, the boys hated it. There building to be a motel (now the seemed to be nothing to do in Arrowhead Apartments). The this all white community. At town’s Oktoberfest had been held school there were many fights, on this property, so the Allens until the boys joined some of the also hosted it for two more years. sports teams. Gradually, things Thereafter, the Octoberfest was got better held on the Roto Rooter property. Bennet Allen worked in New Bennet took care of all mainteYork City for the transit sysnance and business transactions, tem, traveling back up to the and his wife did the cooking, with farm late Friday nights. But no help. She refused to let anyearly Saturday mornings he one in the kitchen with her. She would wake the boys and ask bought food supplies at the A&P in what they did all week, checkHonesdale and bought meat from ing on their math and history Pingles in Beach Lake. She served homework. There had to be good a hearty breakfast and an early grades or they could not play dinner. As Gerry said, she was sports. Gerry said he came close, a good cook, or guests would not but sports never had to be cut off have returned. for any of the boys. Their father Labor Day marked the end was serious about a good education. Bennet Allen was featured in this 1942 article in of summer guests, and family life They had to study after school, and The Daily News.

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Bennet Allen is seen in his New York City Transit Authority uniform in 1943. returned—that is, until November, when scores of men would come for hunting season. Bennet was able to be at the farm full-time after retiring in 1965. He had worked 27 years for the New York City Transit Authority. The resort business began to decline in the mid-1970s and closed in 1977, but the friendly, hardworking Allens had earned the respect of their community. Bennet died in 1978 at age 70. His wife lived to be 94. They are both buried here in Narrowsburg, the town Bennet said was “the best place I could have settled.”

Postscript

After a year in Viet Nam, Gerry returned in 1971, helped at the farm, then moved back to the city. After retiring from the post office, he moved back to Narrowsburg permanently. His brother and cousin live and work in New York City.

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Sullivan County on the Move! 2015 ANNUAL CONFERENCE SATURDAY, MARCH 7 • 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM THE EVENT GALLERY • BETHEL WOODS CENTER FOR THE ARTS • BETHEL, NEW YORK

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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ENTERTAINMENT BRIEFS ‘The Art of Becoming’ NARROWSBURG, NY — Delaware Valley Arts Alliance will conclude its winter “Creative Contributed photo C o n v e r s a t i o n s ” Kevin Bents series on Sunday, March 1 at 2 p.m. with pianist, guitarist and singer Kevin Bents in a program titled “The Art of Becoming—How I Got from There to Here,” at the Delaware Arts Center’s Krause Recital Hall, 37 Main St. Bents will talk about his life, and how he turned his passion for music into a career. He will trace a path from his roots in Wisconsin to performing with Steely Dan, Boz Scaggs, Jewel and John Fogerty to winning Emmys for music direction and composition for daytime television and singing and playing on the New York City session scene. Most recently, his transformation as a producer and performer took him to Germany with arena-filling German rock star Marius Westernhagen. Creative Conversations is co-sponsored by Delaware Valley Arts Alliance and Delaware Valley Chamber Orchestra and will be moderated by Kevin Vertrees. There is a suggested donation of $10. Visit www.DelawareValleyArtsAlliance.org.

White House performer Nakoa in Hawley

Celtic band at The Cooperage

HAWLEY, PA — White House performer and film scorer for Disney.com, Matt Nakoa, accompanied by a full band, will perform for Harmony Presents in the underground theatre at the Silk Mill on Saturday, February 28 at 8 p.m. “The lush romanticism of Josh Groban’s music meets the texture and grit present in the most epic of indie and pop tunes in Matt Nakoa’s voice and songwriting,” Contributed photo said Jill Carletti, manag- Matt Nakoa ing director of Harmony Presents. Nakoa has toured internationally, recently giving concerts at The White House and throughout India. He has received favorable reviews in publications including The New York Times. The Silk Mill is located at 8 Silk Mill Dr. Early bird tickets at $15 are available online only for the first 15 ticket buyers. Advance tickets for $16 become available for the next 40 ticket buyers. After that, online and at the door, general admission tickets will cost $20. Advance tickets can be purchased online at www.harmonypresents.com. Call 570/588-8077.

HONESDALE, PA — On Saturday, February 28, RUNA will return to The Cooperage, 1030 Main St. at 7:30 p.m. RUNA is a Celtic roots music band that draws on the diverse musical backgrounds of its band members and offers a contemporary and refreshing approach to traditional and more recently composed Celtic material. Jim Allford of PA Music Scene writes, “The band is going to be reckoned with and I really feel they are Grammy bound within time.” The suggested donation $15 at the door. BYOB. The Cooperage is operated by the The Cooperage Project, a 501(c) 3 not-for-profit organization that seeks to build community through performance, learning and good times. Visit www.thecooperageproject.org or call 570/253-2020.

Comedy night at the Cocoon HAWLEY, PA — Harmony Presents showcases another comedy night at Cocoon Coffee House on Friday, February 27 at 8:30 p.m, “Our upcoming comedy night, features Alexis Guerreros and Robby Slowik, who host some very popular comedy podcasts and frequently perform across the nation’s top comedy festivals,” said Jill Carletti, managing director of Harmony Presents. The Cocoon Coffee House is located at 1 Silk Contributed photo Mill Dr. Audiences are enRobby Slowik couraged to arrive early for preferred seating. Tickets for comedy shows cost $14 early bird, $16 in advance and $20 at the door. Tickets can be purchased in advance online at www.harmonypresents.com or in person at AMSkier Insurance Agency located at 209 Main Ave. in Hawley. Call 570/588-8077.

Wildlife featured at Chant Realtors show LORDS VALLEY, PA — Photographer Nancy Hopping will be present at an opening reception for a show of her work at the Gallery at Chant Realtors, 631 Rte. 739 on Saturday, March 7, from 5 to 7 p.m. Hopping is a photographer, artist, writer and

avid fly-fisher who specializes in wildlife photos. The show runs from March 1 to April 28. Gallery hours are Monday through Sunday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call 570/775-7337.

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‘Shakespeare’s Will’ at SUNY Sullivan

Heyn to sing at Cooperage March 1

LOCH SHELDRAKE, NY — SUNY Sullivan Theatre Program will present NACL Theatre’s production of “Shakespeare’s Will,” by award-winning playwright Vern Thiessen, on March 5 for two performance at 2 and 8 p.m. Tannis Kowalchuk performs the role of Anne Hathaway in a lively song-filled solo performance about the life of Anne Hathaway, the wife of William Shakespeare. The play begins on the afternoon of Shakespeare’s funeral. Anne knows she must read her husband’s will, but before she does, the widow relives her life as mother, wife and woman in 17th Century Stratford-uponAvon. Basing the narrative upon the little information known about the Bard’s wife, Canadian playwright, Thiessen has written a sensitive and Photo by Doni Hoffman humorous text in verse, taking great delight Tannis Kowalchik as imagining and inventing Anne Hathaway the robust, earthy, and intelligent character of Hathaway. Kowalchuk moves from character to character and from decade to decade in an hour-long performance filled with song, inventive use of simple props and humorous storytelling. Directed by Mimi McGurl with music by Kurt Knuth and costumes by Karen Flood, the play will be presented at SUNY Sullivan’s Seelig Theatre, 112 College Rd. Admission costs $10; students admitted free. Call 845/4345750 or 800/577-5243.

HONESDALE, PA — Returning from study and performance in Europe, homegrown opera singer Melanie Henley Heyn will present a recital Sunday evening, March 1 at 7 p.m. at The Coperage. The evening will include tragic opera arias, lilting Viennese waltzes and songs from the French, German and American traditions. Born and raised on the Pennsylvania side of the Delaware, Heyn debuted at the age of 10 with the Delaware Valley Opera (DVO) as Amahl in “Amahl and the Night Visitors.” She went on to star in DVO productions of “Street Scene,” “Trouble in Tahiti” and “Così fan Tutte.” After study in New York and Los Angeles, Heyn recently completed her master’s degree at the Konservatorium Wien in Vienna, Austria and is now embarking on her new project “33 Divas,” a recording of opera’s most notorious diva roles. Her Kickstarter for the project, which launched this week and ends March 15, is already creating buzz in the opera world. Heyn said, “I’m excited to get to perform at The Cooperage after hearing so many rave reviews about this amazing community space and its mission. Come on down to hear some fantastic music!” Heyn will be joined by pianist Michael Fennelly. Donations at the door to benefit The Cooperage Project. Refreshments will be served. For more information, call 570/224-4841.

Sharon Katz & The Peace Train Nominated for the Grammy’s HONESDALE, PA — Riv“Best World Music Album,” erFolk Concerts will present the group made history in 1992 the multicultural South Afriwhen they formed South Afcan band Sharon Katz & The rica’s first, 500-voice multiraPeace Train at The Cooperage, cial choir and then organized 1030 Main St., on Saturday, a courageous tour on board a March 7 at 7:30 p.m. The band train—The Peace Train—to helped Nelson Mandela end promote a peaceful transiapartheid, and has continued tion to democracy. When CNN spreading its message of peace filmed Sharon jumping out of and reconciliation through a helicopter with her guitar performances and workshops around the world ever since. in a remote area, to teach the The soon-to-be-released docurural people about the voting Contributed photo process through song, Sharon mentary film, “When Voices Meet,” chronicles the group’s Sharon Katz & The Peace Katz & The Peace Train were 20-year musical journey in Train propelled into an internationsupport of Mandela’s vision. al career that has spanned Blending Sharon’s African-picking style four continents and coast-to-coast U.S. appearances. of guitar work with intricate drumming, The suggested donation is $20 in adpulsating dances, compelling lyrics and vance, $25 at the door. Call 845/252-6783 rich harmonies, the group takes you on for reservations and information. BYOB. a joyride through South Africa’s past and into the future. Performances are particiVisit riverfolkconcerts.com or email rivpatory and for all ages. erfolkconcerts@frontier.com.

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ARROWSBURG, NY — Fifteen Sullivan County non-profit organizations have been awarded $20,056 in “Arts for Sullivan” (AFS) Decentralization grant funding for cultural programming in 2015. An awards ceremony will be held later in the year at the Delaware Arts Center in Narrowsburg. Allocated by the New York State Council on the Arts, AFS funding is administered by the Delaware Valley Arts Alliance (DVAA) and judged by a volunteer panel of informed Sullivan County artists, teachers, cultural leaders and business people. Granted organizations and programs are:

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Catskill Fly Fishing Center & Museum for “Land of Little Rivers” photography exhibit

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Callicoon Center Band for a summer band concert series

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Delaware Valley Chamber Orchestra for “Narrowsburg Music Day”

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Delaware Youth Center for “Summer Youth Arts and Theatre Program”

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E.B. Crawford Public Library for “Comic Creator Workshop & Lecture Series” for youth

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Friends of Sunshine Hall Free Library for a Sunday lecture series

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Icehouse Arts for “Kid Flix: Film Making Classes for Youth”

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Liberty Museum & Arts Center for “16th Annual Liberty Jazz Festival”

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Phillipsport Community Center for Wednesday “Music Nights at the PPC”

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Rock Hill Fire Department for “Rock Hill Summer Concert Series”

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Rock Hill Fire Department for “Rock Hill Public Art Project”

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Sullivan County Community Chorus for two concerts in May and December

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Sullivan County Dramatic Workshop for productions of “Godspell” and “Fiddler on the Roof”

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Sullivan County Historical Society for “Vaudeville in the Catskills”

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Sullivan County Historical Society for “Woodsongs Coffeehouse”

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Town of Lumberland Cultural Series for a concertseries

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Tusten Historical Society for “Postcards & Poetry: A Historical View of Tusten Through Verse”

For more about this and other DVAA programs, visit delawarevalleyartsalliance.org.

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IN MY HUMBLE OPINION

By Jonathan Charles Fox

Button up your overcoat

’m sorry. I swore that I would not write another single word about the weather, but it’s all anybody is talking (and posting on social media) about. Well, that and Lady Gaga—and I’m not even sure who she is. While I am rarely at a loss for words, most often it’s because I have left my house, ventured out into the world and seen people, taken in a show or attended the most recent art gallery installation. The past week has seen more frigid, relentless (almost unspeakable) double-digit dips on the thermometer, causing even more cancellations and folks to stay in and keep the home fires burning, lest Jack Frost sneak in and take our breath away. I must say, we had snow a few days ago that was downright magical. It was so cold, that the ice crystals forming as the snow reached the earth caused an effect that only happens once in a while. Glittering, sparkling and looking like a special effect in a film, the landscape was covered in a blanket of magical fairy dust that had me running for the camera, making a valiant effort to capture it on film. Lord knows I tried, but ever mindful of the onset of frostbite, I only stayed out for a bit. Instead, I went online and recommended to all of our friends here in the Upper Delaware River Valley to dash outside (for a brief shining moment) and see for themselves. Constantly honing my social networking skills, I attached a photo of the snow coming down, to assist in the visual, glitter not included. “Catskill fantasy snow alert!” I wrote, “Check it out and get back to me.” One by one, the reports trickled in from my pals bold enough to brave the brisk winds that dire warnings had suggested we eschew. “Oooooh, pretty!” Mary Bakalis reported in from Richmond Hill. “Yup, confirmed!” chimed in musician Keith Newman from his post in Kauneonga Lake, as he posted a pic of his own. “I just got warm, and now I’m chilly again from looking outside,” cried Hurleyville’s Lorraine Allen, “but it sure is pretty.” One by one, the comments were posted, as folks from far and wide took my advice and checked out the scene, before it was too late. “Very, very beautiful,” wrote Honey Hill Pottery’s Ellany Gable from her studio in Callicoon. “Thanks for the heads up.” Satisfied that I was the Pied Piper of Sullivan County, I retired to my office to rest on my laurels. Piles of paper littered my desk, and as I shuffled them about, I cringed. “Oh, I forgot!” I barked at the dog, “We went to that cool art show in Narrowsburg (www.artsalliancesite.org). What was it called?” Ambling over with

Exploring the art on exhibit at the DVAA’s Alliance Gallery in Narrowsburg, NY, gives the observer an opportunity to get up close and personal, as evidenced by this detail of Nancy Lew Lee’s “Three Buddhas” on display through March 14.

TRR photos by Jonathan Charles Fox

A baker’s dozen of artists were on hand for the opening reception of ‘Figuratively Speaking’ currently on exhibit at Narrowsburg’s Alliance Gallery.

Attempts at capturing the “sparkle” in last week’s snowfall were frustrating, but it was beautiful to look at nonetheless. Hana Maritz’s chicken wire sculpture “Icarus Rising” floats above the rest of the artwork on view at the Alliance Gallery in Narrowsburg, NY. the program between her teeth, Dharma dropped it at my feet and went back to her bone. “Figuratively Speaking,” it read, and I perused curator Rocky Pinciotti’s notes to refresh my memory. “The human figure is one of the most enduring themes in the visual arts,” he wrote. “Contemporary artists continue to draw inspiration from the human body as a way to explore emotions, relationships, and indeed the human soul. Figural art is an integral part of mankind’s ongoing reflection on who we are.” Pinciotti’s words reverberated as I perused the photos I had taken last week, recalling the array of artists’ work and the never-ending inspiration I personally gain from a stroll through the Alliance Gallery. Amid the large sculptures, mixed with tiny sketchbooks and everything in between, the show’s common theme was evident throughout, even as the mediums (oils, acryllics, photographic prints and chicken wire figures) changed around

every corner. The opening reception also served as a springboard for the debut of curator Phyllis Bilick’s “B Gallery,” which is the DVAA’s newest online venture and (IMHO) well worth perusing. Recalling my conversation with mixedmedia sculptor Nancy Lew Lee, I chuckled. “Don’t worry, Jonathan,” she advised. “This one won’t scare you!” Referring to an off-hand comment I made years ago regarding one of Lee’s installations, I was reminded of the power (LOL) of my humble opinion. True to her word, I found Nancy’s “Three Buddhas” to be mystical, impressive, beautiful and serene to gaze upon and not frightening in the least. Overall, the entire exhibit yet another reminder of just how much talent resides in our neck of the woods. Don’t take my word for it, go see for yourself. The show is running through March 14, so there’s still time to button up your overcoat (when the wind is free). Take good care of yourself and get back to me.

Dipping down to negative double-digits, temps in the Upper Delaware River region caused a lot of folks to bundle up over the last few days.

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HAWLEY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; CPR Pro Training at 6:30pm. at Lackawaxen EMS, an ASHI training facility, located at 1611 Rte. 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.

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

HONESDALE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Club of Honesdale meets at the Wayne County Chamber of Commerce, 32 Commercial St., 1:30pm. The Festival of Arts Program includes music and artwork by local students. 570/224-4607.

Fri., Feb. 27 Comedy Night at Cocoon

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 at 8pm, show starts at 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 the Callicoon Brewing, Co., 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 inside The Cooperage, 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-toeat meals, pasta, teas and more. Visit www.thecooperageproject.org or call 570/253-2020.

Free tasting with Cocoon Catering

HAWLEY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Free tasting with Cocoon Catering 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 some soup, 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. There will be the crowning of a king and queen of Mardi Gras, best costume winners for a male and a female, raffles, 50/50 drawing, dancing to live music by Jon Zanger. Tickets: $35, price includes appetizers, entree, dessert. Reservations are recommended. 607/498-5464.

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.

Romantic indie pop: Matt Nakoa

HAWLEY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The lush romanticism of Josh Grobanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s music meets the texture and grit present in indie and pop tunes of Matt Nakoa at Harmony Presents in the Hawley Silk Mill, 8pm. Nakoa tours internationally, recently giving concerts at The White House and throughout India. Tickets: $15-$20. www.silkmillharmony. com.

Runa at The Cooperage

HONESDALE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Celtic band Runa plays at Celtic band at The Cooperage, 1030 Main St., at 7:30 p.m. BYOB. Suggested donation $15 at the door. The Cooperage is operated by the www.thecooperageproject.org or call 570/253-2020.

Sun., Mar. 1 Award-winning songwriter Kevin Bents

NARROWSBURG â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Delaware Valley Arts Alliance will conclude its winter â&#x20AC;&#x153;Creative Conversationsâ&#x20AC;? series with pianist, guitarist, and singer Kevin Bents in a program titled â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Art Of Becomingâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; How I Got From There To Hereâ&#x20AC;? in the Krause Recital Hall, 2pm. $10 suggested donation. 845/252-7576.

Tri-State Naval Ship Penny Social

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

Upper Delaware Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Service

BEACH LAKE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Upper Delaware Unitarian Universalist Fellowship

CALLICOON THEATER

Service at the Berlin Township Community Center, 10:15am. Watch videotaped sections of the 2014 General Assembly worship service of the Church of the Larger Fellowship. Refreshments after. For directions see www.uduuf.org/directions.

TSDOC offers a wide variety of classes, held days and evenings, Monday to Friday. Registration prior to orientation is preferred. Visit www.tristatedogobedienceclub.org or call 570/296-5594.

Tues., Mar. 3

Lenten soup lunch

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.

Ann Street School open house

MILFORD â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Ann Street School will host an open house, located in the education wing of the Milford United Methodist Church, 206 East Ann St., 4-7pm. 570/296-6124.

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.

Buying and Selling on eBay class

PORT JERVIS â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Learn how to make some extra money selling items on eBay at The Hub at the Port Jervis Free Library, 6:30-8pm. 845/772-7586.

Heyn at The Cooperage

HONESDALE, PA â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Homegrown opera singer Melanie Henley Heyn will present a recital at 7 p.m. at The Cooperage. The evening will include tragic opera arias, lilting Viennese waltzes and songs from the French, German and American traditions. Donations at the door to benefit The Cooperage Project. Refreshments will be served. For more information, call 570/224-4841.

Irish music concert

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.

Tri-State Dog Obedience Club orientation

SHOHOLA â&#x20AC;&#x201D; A new session of classes will begin with orientation at the Tri-State Dog Obedience Club (TSDOC) facility at Shohola Business Center, Rte 6, 7pm.

Wed., Mar. 4 PORT JERVIS â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Lenten soup lunch at Drew United Methodist Church every Wednesday during Lent, at 12 noon. Guest speaker and Christian fellowship. Cost: $3. Menu: soup, bread, beverage and dessert.

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

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.

Fri., Mar. 6 First Friday Networking Breakfast

MONTICELLO â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Sullivan County Chamber of Commerce First Friday Networking Breakfast at Sullivan Arc, 203 Cimmaron Rd., 7:45-9am. Sponsor: Sullivan ARC. Networking, breakfast, a 50/50 raffle and more. Cost: $15 members/$25 nonmembers. RSVP by 3/5. Call 845/791-4200 or email Office@catskills.com. Reservations required.

Pasta Night

ELDRED â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Pasta Night, takeout only, at the Eldred Town Hall, 4-7pm. Sponsored by the Auxiliary of the Highland Lake Fire Department. Adults $7, children $4. Homemade Italian specialties.

Natural Foods â&#x20AC;˘ Full Line of Supplements & Vitamins Hoagies & Take-Out Lunches (Also Vegetarian) Fresh Juices â&#x20AC;˘ Special Diet Products 947 Main Street, Honesdale, PA â&#x20AC;˘ 570-253-3469

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Equipment & Storage Used and New Equipment & Parts Shed and Gazebo Sales • Kubota Dealer Bobcat Dealer

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BOB’S SEAMLESS GUTTERS

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Licensed Electrical Contractor Serving Sullivan County • Residential • Commercial HEAT • LIGHT • POWER James A. Sackett • 845-252-7461

Auto Body

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Licensed Electrical Contractor Sull. Co. License #273 • Orange Co. License #174 Wayne Co. Builder’s Assoc #PA031768 NJ State License #12380 Residential • Commercial • Industrial Authorized Generac Generator Dealer We Service All Makes of Generators www.AmericanElectricOnline.com 845-932-8111 or 845-583-1015 PA: 570-251-9990

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Tree Service BLACK OAK TREE SERVICE

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Truck Parts & More Truck Parts, Repair & Equipment, Heavy-duty Towing, Road Service, Snow Removal Equipment

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Well Drilling PETER A. KESTLER WELL DRILLING Licensed driller serving NY, NJ and PA Since 1967 • “Water when you want it!” Shohola, PA • 570-559-7596

Yard Sale Visit THE YARD SALE STORE OPEN BY APPOINTMENT! Enjoy The Book Yard - All Books $1 Each. Browse affordable Sterling Silver Jewelry, Vintage Clothing, Art, Tools and Furniture. Select from 100’s of DVD Movies, AUDIO CDs and Books on Tape. Located in Narrowsburg at the bottom of Main Street opposite The River Reporter. APPOINTMENTS WELCOME. 845-252-3999. Give yourself a second hand! TheYardSaleStore@AOL.com

"The Drain Surgeon" Pumping - Drain Cleaning - Excavation Portable Restroom Rentals Ken Bloom, Pres. • 845-583-4064

Solar Energy BUSELLI PLUMBING, HEATING & ELECTRIC Solar Electric Power, Solar Thermal Hot Water & Heat. Install & Service 570-729-7791

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

Adoption ADOPT: Looking to adopt another little miracle, giving our daughter a sibling/best friend and completing our family. Contact Robin and Neil: 866-303-0668, www.rnladopt.info ADOPTION: Childless, loving couple pray to adopt. Stay at home mom, successful dad, great dogs & devoted grandparents. Legally allowed expenses paid. Bill & Debbie 800-311-6090 ADOPTION: Unplanned Pregnancy? Caring licensed adoption agency provides financial and emotional support. Choose from loving pre-approved families. Call Joy toll free 1-866-922-3678 or confidential email:Adopt@ForeverFamiliesThroughAdoption.org Adoption: Warmhearted couple wishes to give unconditional love to an infant. Get to know us at RichandRenee@hotmail.com or 315-200-3559. ADOPTION: Unplanned Pregnancy? Caring licensed adoption agency provides financial and emotional support. Choose from loving pre-approved families. Call Joy toll free 1-866-922-3678 or confidential email:Adopt@ForeverFamiliesThroughAdoption.org A childless young married couple (she-30/he-37) seeks to adopt. Will be hands-on mom/devoted dad. Financial security. Expenses paid. Call/text. Mary & Adam. 1-800790-5260.

Auto Donations Donate your car to Wheels For Wishes, benefiting Make-A-Wish. We offer free towing and your donation is 100% tax deductible. Call 315-400-0797 Today!

Help Wanted

LPN or HHA needed nights 8pm-8am and days 8am-8pm to care for male client in Forestburgh area. RN/LPN with vent experience w/e 12AM to 8AM also needed 8AM to 4PM and 4PM to 12MN Certi¿ed PCAs/HHAs needed in Sullivan and Orange Counties Call 292-2127 or 294-8364

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

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

Lackawaxen EMS is looking for a part-time EMT. Must have current PA EMT Certification, EVOC, NIMS 100 & 700. Clean neat appearance. Must be able to work weekends. Experience and references necessary. Applications available at www. lackawaxenems.com or contact Lieutenant Michael Donovan at 570493-5151. HELP WANTED

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.

Career Training WELDING CAREERS- Hands on training for career opportunities in aviation, automotive, manufacturing and more. Financial aid for qualified students. Job placement assistance. CALL AIM 855-325-0399

Full Time Parts Person Self Motivated, Basic Mechanical Knowledge & Computer Skills Required. Benefits. Apply at RTS Truck Center, Route 652 Honesdale Pa 570-729-7636

Legal Notice LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF FORMATION of FOREST RIVER ESTATES, LLC. filed w/Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 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. 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. The Vital Land LLC Arts of Org filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 1/12/15. Office in Sullivan Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served & shall mail process to 147 Cutler Rd, Swan Lake, NY 12783. Purpose: General. 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. ELIANA, LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 1/16/15. Office in Sullivan Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 14 Upper Ferndale Rd., Liberty, NY 12754. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 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. 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 a Limited

Legal Notice 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. 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. 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 13, 2015 at which time the bids will be publicly opened and read. Hot Mix Asphalt (F.O.B. Plant) (B-15-11) Building Materials (B-15-12) 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 27, 2015 TOWN OF HIGHLAND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING LOCAL LAW# 1-2015 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a Public Hearing for the proposed Local Law # 1-2015 will be held by the Town Board of the Town of Highland, County of Sullivan, State of New York on Tuesday March 10,2015 @ 6:30 PM at the Eldred Town Hall, 4 Proctor Road Eldred New York. This Local Law Is intended to bad a new definition to Section 190-2 of the Town Code for “Farm Brewery” as follows: Farm Brewery: An establishment where no more than seventy-five thousand barrels of New York State labeled beer is manufactured annually (minimum of 50 barrels). New York State labeled beer is made with no less than a certain percentage, by weight as set forth in Alcoholic Beverage Control Law §3(20-d) of its hops grown in New York State and no less than a certain percentage, by weight, of all of its other ingredients, excluding water, grown in New York State. Copies of the proposed Local Law can be viewed at the Town

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ULLIVAN COUNTY, NY — There was a large wooden placard in the dining hall of Camp Kokosing, an idyllic place in Vermont where I spent my summers from age eight to 18, and indeed a place in which I literally came to be. Inscribed on that aging oak board were the words, “Now is life’s most precious time.” For those seniors who take to the floor for their final home games of their high school careers, that Senior Night moment of recognition, the flowers imparted to parents and the photos taken comprise a powerful memory that will long endure. Last week and this, across the region, such ceremonies are taking place, and this writer would like to extend his warmest and heartiest congratulations and thanks to these elder statesmen and stateswomen who have given their all and made many a freezing cold winter night warmer and far more bearable. For those teams that will be moving on to sectionals, there is still more to come, and consequently the impact of Senior Night hasn’t quite registered yet. But once that final buzzer sounds ending the season at whatever point that occurs, the finality of it all will sink in. It is the close of a chapter rife with memories, replete with triumphs and disappointments, smiles and tears. Winter will soon give way to spring and most senior athletes will immerse themselves in their final high school athletic endeavor— be it baseball, softball, golf, tennis, or track and field. In June there will be a final separation from all of this with graduation. But for now, with the looming end of basketball in particular, I will offer this piece of tribal wisdom: “Each new beginning comes from the end of some other beginning’s end.” Revel in the moment. Treasure the memories and marvel at how you have grown and emerged from the time that seems so long ago, when you first put on that uniform. Monticello’s 94-66 Senior Night victory over Fallsburg was a celebration, and as it would turn out following a disappointing one-point OT loss to Port Jervis two nights later, it was the last of the Panthers’s 10-game winning streak. Prior to the game against Fallsburg, Montie senior cheerleaders Maria Astras, Kathleen Lasher, Courtney Swensen and Natasiana Small were honored. Then came senior basketball players Mentor Gashi, Devin Williams, Tyrel Poole, Sha-Shawn Drayton, Master Patterson, Travon Jarrett, Dante Smalls and Rafael Ortiz. The Panthers 14-4 (5-1 OCIAA) will likely be the number-two seed in the upcoming Section IX Class A tournament. The Panthers will most likely host New Paltz in an opening round game early next week. Other local boys teams vying in sectionals include Port Jervis (Class A), Liberty (Class B), Tri-Valley and Sullivan West (Class C), Livingston Manor and Eldred (Class D). The girls tournament will feature Port Jervis (Class A), Fallsburg (Class B), Tri-Valley (Class C), Eldred and Livingston Manor (Class D). After an uplifting 70-48 home win over previously league-unbeaten Chester, Tri-Valley 9-6 (5-1 OCIAA) headed down to Chester on February 23 for the rematch, which will shed more light on which of the two teams will emerge as the Division V champion. Meanwhile, hellacious weather forced the cancellation of the Section IX Class B Indoor Track Championships at West Point on February 21. It was the third consecutive year that the iconic meet was nixed. The state qualifier meets will be held this week to determine which runners, jumpers and throwers will advance to the state meet held at Cornell University on March 7. The following Sullivan County skiers will vie at the Alpine Skiing State Meet held at Whiteface Mountain in Lake Placid on February 23-24. Monticello’s Riley Lindholm and Mackenzie Mitchell, along with Liberty’s Olivia Racette, Fallsburg’s Zak Steingart, Monticello’s D.J. Oldfield and Liberty’s Carl McGuire. For albums of photos, visit www.sportsiny.com.

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While there, you can view an exhibit that will be in the Catskill Park room through April 10, on the life and tragic extinction of the passenger pigeon, sponsored by John Burroughs’ Woodchuck Lodge in Roxbury. The exhibit, developed and designed by the Chicago Museum of Science and its Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, includes a locally produced panel about John Burroughs and his sightings of and comments on this amazing bird. Visit www.morganoutdoors.com or call 845/439 5507.

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ENNSYLVANIA — Young Pennsylvanians interested in pursuing environmental careers are invited to apply by April 15 for the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ (DCNR) summer residential camp. The deadline for applications is April 5. “Since beginning 13 years ago, Exploring Careers Outdoors Camp has become one of DCNR’s strongest success stories,” said DCNR secretary Cindy Adams Dunn. “We’ve successfully worked with hundreds of young people to hone their awareness of the natural world and the variety of related careers available to them.” The six-day camp begins July 12, at Kirby Episcopal House and Chapel, Mountain Top, Luzerne County. The camp is near Nescopeck State Park and about 10 miles south of Wilkes-Barre. “Past campers have come from small towns and large cities, forming a unique pool of intelligence, spirit and commitment to environmental improvement,”

Dunn said. “In addition, many DCNR employees have supported this camp effort, some coming back year after year.” The free camp will introduce 20 students in grades 10-12 to conservation and environmental careers. From wildlife conservation projects and stream sampling of aquatic life to forestry skills, daily activities will offer students a handson, team-building learning experience in an outdoor setting. Participants explore a wide range of career experiences, including water-quality assessments, geology field studies, and overnight camping experiences. They will also meet conservation professionals to learn about career opportunities. After the camp, attendees will have a chance to seek internships, job-shadowing and other career-related opportunities through the camp’s mentor program. For details or to apply, visit DCNR’s Summer Residential Camp webpage; email RAECO_Camp@pa.gov, or call 717/425-5330.

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IVINGSTON MANOR, NY — The public is invited to Morgan Outdoors, 46 Main St., for “Birds of the Bashakill,” a presentation by Sullivan County Audubon member Lance Verderame, on Saturday, March 7 at 4 p.m. The program offers a season-by-season account of the incredible bird life of the Bashakill Wildlife Management Area, located near Wurtsboro, the largest freshwater marsh in southern New York State. Lance will explore why this is one of the premier birding locations in the state and the best in Sullivan County. Participants will also learn how the time of day and certain weather events affect the number and types of birds seen as well as the numerous rarities found in this birding hotspot. John Haas, author of “A Birding Guide to Sullivan County, New York,” will join Verderaem for a question-andanswer session. Haas’s book will be on sale at the event and all proceeds will go directly to the Basha Kill Area Association. To reserve a seat call 845/439-5507.

EGION — Catskill Mountainkeeper (CMK) has begun an Indiegogo fundraiser campaign to enhance the Trailkeeper.org site, a resource for all things trail and hiking-related in Sullivan County. The O’Connor Foundation has provided a matching grant to support the project. But as it is a matching grant, and in order to make all of the improvements, Catskill Mountainkeeper still needs to

raise an additional $5,000. Perks offered to contributors include Catskill Mountainkeeper mugs and tote bags, Trailkeeper T-shirts, a Klean Kanteen water bottle, an Osprey daypack, and personalized guided hikes led by CMK’s own Wes Gillingham and Erin Burch. Visit www. indiegogo.com/projects/help-us-maketrailkeeper-org-even-better to make a contribution. Visit Trailkeeper.org to plan an outing.

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By Sandy Long

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Learning at Lacawac

s a fitting follow-up to my last column about the importance of a child’s early relationship with nature, some exciting opportunities have been announced at Lacawac Sanctuary, a nature preserve, ecological field research station and public environmental education facility located in Lake Ariel, PA. Lacawac’s Summer Nature Series targets two age groups. From July 1 to 18, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon on Wednesdays and Saturdays, children between the ages of five and 10 years old can participate in programs geared toward budding junior naturalists. The registration fee is $10 per program or all six for $50. Lacawac Sanctuary members receive a discount of $5 per program or all six for $30. Summer Nature Series for Tots (PreK) is geared toward children ages two to four and an adult. Scheduled for August 12 to 22, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. on Wednesdays and Saturdays, the programs encourage children and adults to explore the natural world together using the senses. The registration fee is $10 per program or all four for $35. Sanctuary members receive a discount of $5 per program or all four for $20. Children can attend one or all of the sessions, which will be led by environmental educator and naturalist Jenna Wayne Mauder and/or local conservation organizations. Children from 13 to 15 years of age can apply for the Pike-Wayne Conservation and Leadership Academy, a summer residential program offered for nearly 30 years to youth in Pike and Wayne counties. The program engages students in hands-on environmental and conservation field experience to hone leadership abilities and prepare for a future in environmental science and related fields.

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Lacawac Sanctuary features a 52-acre pristine glacial lake declared a National Natural Landmark in 1966. Founder Arthur Watres, who passed away in January 2014, was a strong advocate for the environmental research and education that takes place at the site. The sanctuary also contains a natural boreal bog, the Wallenpaupack Ledges Natural Area, a native plants garden, demonstration forest/deer exclosure plots and six public hiking trails. Students with a strong interest in wildlife conservation, environmental science, ecology and the outdoors must apply by May 15. The program is slated for July 12 to 18 and tuition is $250. Lastly, high school juniors and seniors can apply to the Drexel Environmental Science Leadership Academy’s (DESLA) Summer Program slated for August 2 to 6. Students will explore the forests and lake ecosystems of the Poconos while gaining hands-on experience in a range of research areas, including Pine Barren ecology, botany and paleontology.

Emma Kay Shaller, left, and Joei Shaller explore the water’s edge. Lacawac Sanctuary’s summer nature programs offer wonderful opportunities for children of various ages. Drexel professors and expert scientists from the Academy of Natural Sciences will provide a broad understanding of what it means to be an environmental scientist and what it takes to be a leader in the field. The application deadline is April 5 and tuition is $1,500. Students who complete DESLA and enroll at Drexel will receive a $2,000 renewable scholarship. For more information or to register for a program, call 570/6899494 or email educator@lacawac.org.

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