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Cochecton solar farms: The good, the bad and the ugly By LINDA DROLLINGER

that prototype satellite dishes were huge but that subsequent refinements soon resulted in much smaller dishes, rendering earlier models obsolete. Supervisor Gary Maas said that New York State grants a 15-year real property tax exemption for solar farms. And that could have a significant impact on Cochecton’s tax base. If Cochecton decides to permit solar farms, it must decide where to permit them. And that is at least partially dependent on circumstances beyond town control; the three-phase power supply needed for solar farm operation is not currently available throughout the town, according to code enforcement officer Greg Semenetz. Hence, only those sites with access to three-phase power would be eligible for consideration. Maas is also concerned about the visual impact of solar farms in the scenic Upper Delaware recreation area, as well as along the Scenic Byway, Route 97, serving it, so he suggested that they be prohibited in the river corridor. Deputy Supervisor Ed Grund took that concern one step further, asking Semenetz and the planning board about setback requirements on town roads with views of solar farms. Semenetz said that 100-foot setbacks and roadside vegetation, either tall shrubbery or low trees, could be required. Seeking to simplify the criteria for determining whether or not to permit solar farms, town board member Paul Salzberg asked, “Will solar farms located within the town provide lower-cost energy to town residents? Or will they draw on town resources and then ship the energy produced elsewhere?”

AKE HUNTINGTON, NY — Although the February 25 joint meeting of Cochecton’s town board and planning board produced no immediate decision on whether to permit solar farms within the town, it brought into sharper focus the stakes and stakeholders. The urgency of the deliberation made the stakes seem high. A town landowner has already signed a lease agreement with energy company Cypress Creek for a 10-acre solar farm. But the town currently has no ordinances pertaining to solar farms, solar installations that produce energy for offsite use. Within as little as 60 days, the town may receive an application for installation of a solar farm on that property, pending successful completion of a Department of Environmental Conservation review of storm-water runoff and drainage issues pursuant to the clear-cutting required for solar farms. What will happen if the energy company goes bankrupt and/or dissolves? That was the overriding concern of planning board chair Earl Bertsch and planning board attorney Bill Chellis. Chellis said that startup energy companies are infamous for going out of business in short order, leaving behind derelict equipment, disillusioned lease agreement partners and towns smarting from generous tax exemptions extended to green technology companies. Bertsch said that rapidly changing technology can make state-of-the-art solar farm equipment obsolete almost overnight, forcing energy companies into bankruptcy or causing them to abandon installations containing equipment that is no longer viable. Comparing solar technology of today to yesteryear’s satellite television technology, Bertsch noted

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ZIKA VIRUS: What you should know

PETER PAN extends an invitation...

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Two businessmen plan to install a digital sign like this one outside of Honesdale, PA, on 17B in White Lake, NY.

Digital sign for 17B? By FRITZ MAYER

HITE LAKE, NY — “Controversy is coming,” said Councilperson Dawn Rider as she explained that a digital sign would be the subject of a public hearing to be held by Bethel’s zoning board of appeals (ZBA) on March 22. Rider was speaking at the Bethel town board meeting on February 24. She said the sign would be located in Mongaup Valley on Route 17B, in the space now occupied by a sign for the River Edge Restaurant. The proposed sign was also the subject of a ZBA meeting on January 25. Monticello businessmen Jeff Siegel and Mark McEwan, who are both well known in the county, created a company called Bright Advertising and plan to install the digital sign. Comparing digital signs to conventional billboards, Siegel told the board, “They

are cleaner, they are brighter, and they look better. The information that can be on those boards is pretty immediate. It is all done through the Internet and uploaded, whether it is information that is an emergency-type situation or just regular billboard ads.” He said the size of the sign would be eight feet tall by 12 feet wide, and would involve showing six ads on each side of the signs. The ads would be rotated and show for eight to 10 seconds at a time. There was quite a bit of discussion among board members about whether this would constitute a billboard or a sign. Signs in the district in question are permitted, but not billboards. The general definition of a sign, according to the town code, is that it advertises a business or other entity on the same property as the sign. Although the code does not currently define billboards, it was agreed in Continued on page 3

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Legislators authorize jail security system By FRITZ MAYER

ONTICELLO, NY — The Sullivan County Legislature on February 18 voted unanimously to move forward with Black Creek Super Display Touchscreen Security System for the proposed new jail. The resolution authorizing the choice said the county has been using a security system provided by this company since 2007. This is another sign that the new legislature seems to be moving forward and bids may go out soon. At a meeting at the government center on January 21, Mark Kukuvka of LaBella Associates addressed the newly seated legislature and explained the scope of the project. He said his company scaled down initial plans, and the current plan calls for a jail with 256 cells, with double bunking in some. The number of beds could be increased to 304. The core areas of the facility, such as the kitchen and booking intake area, have been built large enough so that the areas of the facility that hold inmates could be expanded up to about 500 cells, if and when the inmate population grows. The facility will be built on the site the county purchased off Old Route 17 just north of Monticello. Kukuvka said that it had yet to be determined whether water and sewer will be coming from the Village of Monticello or the Town of Thompson, a decision that will be made by the legislature. The total footprint of the facility will be some 132,000 square feet, which has been pared down from an initial footprint of 170,000 square feet. When the project goes out to bid, the final price is expected to come in at about $81 million. That price, however, does not include a building for the sheriff’s road patrol, which will be included as a separate bid with a building that is 22,000 square feet. Kukuvka said the current plan calls for the facility to be heated by propane, which was what was most cost-effect as determined most cost effective by a cost-benefit analysis performed last summer. Legislator Nadia Rajsz asked, “What was the reason to go with LaBella for $80 million as opposed to Goldburg Group Architects (GGA) for $40 million?” Ed McAndrew, commissioner of the Department of Public Works, said, “GGA spent a very short period of time doing a project, and when I actually got into their numbers, LaBella’s probably carrying 25% right now in contingency costs… GGA did not carry any of that, so that’s a 25% difference pretty much right off the bat. Also the softcosts were not included in that $40 million design—when it came down to the square foot, they were pretty close… they hadn’t really delved into the design…. ” Jail administrator Hal Smith added, “The other thing to keep in mind is this company [GGA] had never built a jail in a state that had a commission of corrections (COC), so they were just building the jail they wanted to design. That’s fine, but the COC is going to tell you what you’re going to have. Also, I don’t know what codes are in other states, but they had not really applied any New York State building codes to this design… Further, they did a great project out in Kansas and they ran out of money before it was finished.” The project could go out to bid in May or June.

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IN BRIEF Three Pennsylvania men arrested for pills, pot HONESDALE, PA — Wayne County District Attorney Janine Edwards on January 25 announced the arrest of Vincent Conte, 29, from East Stroudsburg, Ryan Treible, 23, and Angel Acevedo, 38, both from Tobyhanna. The arrests came after a month-long investigation conducted by members of the Wayne County Drug Task Force into the illegal flow of marijuana and oxycodone pills being brought from Monroe County into Wayne County. Conte was charged with selling a total of 60 oxycodone pills and four ounces of marijuana to a confidential informant. When Conte was arrested, he was found to be in possession of 59 more oxycodone pills, 17 small bags of cocaine and two small bags of marijuana. Treible was charged with various counts related to the act of selling 104 oxycodone pills to a confidential informant. Acevedo was charged with one felony count for conspiring to sell a total of 35 oxycodone pills to a confidential informant. Conte was arrested on December 2, 2015 and was remanded to the Wayne County Correctional Facility on $100,000 bail. Treible and Acevedo were both arrested on February 10. Treible was remanded to the Wayne County Correctional Facility on $100,000 bail and Acevedo was remanded to the Wayne County Correctional Facility on $50,000 bail.

Teachout picks up endorsements KINGSTON, NY — Zephyr Teachout, who is running for Congressman Chris Gibson’s seat, picked up several important endorsements on February 29. Ulster County Executive Michael Hein threw his support behind Teachout, as did Ulster County Comptroller Elliot Auerbach, who previously considered running for the office himself. Auerbach said in a statement, “Zephyr Teachout has shown time and again that she’s not afraid to stand-up to monied interests. We don’t need another go-alongto-get-along politician who cares more about padding his pocketbook than representing the needs of real people. Zephyr has spent her career fighting to put communities like ours first. She will be a champion for us in Congress who we can trust.” Steven Noble, the mayor of Kingston, also endorsed Teachout.

Pike County man arrested for attempted murder LACKAWAXEN, PA — A Pike County man has been arrested and jailed after police say he fired a pistol into a vehicle that was occupied and caused an injury. Shawn Vannatta, 18, of Honesdale, was charged with attempted homicide in the wake of the incident, which according to a press release from the Pennsylvania State Police took place in a parking lot on State Route 590 late in the evening of February 27. Police say Vanatta had a confrontation with a 16-yearold male and afterward he fired three shots into a vehicle occupied by the male and by 55-year-old Joseph DeAngelo. One or more of the shots, which came from a semi-automatic pistol, shattered the rear window of the car and “one projectile” hit DeAngelo on the back. According to court documents Vannatta’s grandmother gave him the gun used in the shooting. Vannatta was arrested in Honesdale at his home, and then arraigned and incarcerated at the Pike County Correctional Facility.

Cuomo tells FERC to halt Algonquin pipeline construction OSSINING, NY — New York Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo’s administration on February 29 notified the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) that state agencies will begin an independent safety risk analysis of Spectra Energy’s Algonquin Incremental Market (AIM) natural gas pipeline. The analysis specifically focuses on where the project would cross the 240-acre property of the Indian Point nuclear facility. In a letter to FERC, signed by various New York agencies, the Cuomo administration said that it will take a hard look at the AIM project in light of a series of troubling events at Indian Point since last May. In addition, the state has asked that FERC move to halt construction and reconsider its approval of the project pending the completion of the state’s safety risk analysis. Federal regulators previously approved the pipeline and construction has begun. In a statement regarding these developments, Riverkeeper President Paul Gallay said: “The Cuomo administration correctly put the safety of New Yorkers first. There are significant issues regarding the Algonquin Incremental Markets pipeline, but it is especially troublesome that it crosses the property of an aging and increasingly problematic nuclear power facility that has suffered a series of major malfunctions. The safety concerns with Indian Point are well known and well documented.” MEMBER NYPA • MEMBER NNA

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Pit bull terrier left to die By FRITZ MAYER

ORT JERVIS, NY — A white pit bull terrier had been abandoned and left to die in Orange County, but was picked up by a passerby on February 24, and taken to the Humane Society of Port Jervis/Deerpark. Shelter staff named the dog Sweet Sally, because she behaved so good-naturedly to her caregivers despite her grave physical condition. When Sweet Sally arrived she could not stand up on her own and her body temperature was extremely low. She was given unlimited emergency treatment, but she had probably not eaten for several weeks and her body was dehydrated. The staff decided to give her all the

medical attention she needed, despite the cost, and they said she was a good patient, but in the end she was too damaged to be saved. A press release from the society issued on January 29 said, “It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that we announce Sweet Sally passed away while at the emergency veterinary hospital on Sunday, February 28. Her kidneys were damaged beyond repair when she arrived at the Humane Society. The veterinarians said there was nothing more that could have been done for her. A necropsy will be done to provide as much information as possible as to the cause of her condition. “The Humane Society is grateful for the

outpouring of encouragement and donations for Sweet Sally from our immediate community and well beyond. If money remains after all of her medical expenses are paid, we will ensure it is used to help other animals in need at our shelter. “As with any animal that has been neglected and abused, we intend to seek justice for Sally to the fullest extent of the law. Law enforcement officials still need the public’s help to identify the person(s) responsible for her suffering and ultimately her death. If you have any information, please contact the Town of Deerpark Police at 845/856-4333. Let’s find this person or persons so they can’t hurt another living creature the way they hurt Sweet Sally.”

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This abandoned starving dog could not be saved There is a reward for information leading to the arrest of the person responsible for Sweet Sally’s death.

Sullivan legislature settles First Amendment lawsuit for $75,000 By FRITZ MAYER

ONTICELLO, NY — The Sullivan County Legislature on February 25 voted unanimously to settle a lawsuit brought by Willian Barboza, who had been arrested in 2012 for scrawling offensive language on a traffic ticket in Liberty. The legislators agreed to pay $30,000 to Barboza, and another $45,000 to his attorneys. (As an aside, former county attorney Sam Yasgur, who handled the case for the county, said that Barboza at one point contacted Yasgur’s office and said he would like to settle the matter apart from his attorneys.) Back in 2012, Barboza scrawled five offensive words on a speeding ticket he had received before sending it in with pay-

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As the meeting wound down, Bertsch turned to Maas and said, “The decision is up to the town board.” To which Maas replied, “I guess we’ll decide at the next town board meeting. That’s going to be some meeting!” The next town board meeting is scheduled for March 9. But before that, some town and planning board members will attend a March 2 information meeting at the county legislative offices, to get a bigger picture of what’s at stake for towns permitting solar farms.

ment. With a very broad interpretation of the words, one could have thought that the words constituted a threat to the female employees of the Town of Liberty. Town Judge Brian Rourke did not accept the payment and ordered that Barboza must appear in court. When Barboza showed up, he was arrested and prosecuted under a New York State law called the “Aggravated Harassment Statute.” Rourke recused him- Willian Barboza self, and the case was transferred to the Town of Fallsburg, where town justice Ivan Kalter dismissed

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the discussion that a billboard is something that may be rented to businesses or entities elsewhere, and not necessarily related to the sign. Because there is no definition of billboard in the town code, even though some billboards existed before the current code was adopted, the ZBA board determined that the project would need a use variance before it could move forward. If the ZBA does grant a use variance, then the planning board will need to approve the project because of the proposed size of the sign.

the charge in March 2013, writing, “Without doubt the Defendant’s comment was crude, vulgar, inappropriate, and clearly intended to ‘annoy.’ Nevertheless, it is not a threat, it does not contain ‘fighting words’, or create an ‘imminent danger.’” The justice also said the state statute was subservient to the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, “which provides for and Contributed photo allows a broad range of ‘free speech’ in the nature of opinion and public comment.” After that, the New York American Civil

Liberties Union (NYCLU) and a separate law firm agreed to represent Barboza in a lawsuit against the Village of Liberty, the officers who arrested him, and also against the county because an assistant district attorney had been involved in the arrest. In September 2015, a federal judge ruled against the county and said Barboza’s civil rights had been violated. Mariko Hirose, an NYCLU attorney, wrote at the time, “New Yorkers should not be afraid to protest or complain about a speeding ticket—or any other government action—because they might be dragged to jail for using a few harmless words. The First Amendment protects people’s right to express their opinions about the government, and our government is better for it.”

No communications courses for court clerks

to take a whole day away to do it, when they are complaining that they can’t even get a day off?” Supervisor Dan Sturm said, “Anytime we have education requests, in my experience, it always goes to the town board, because we have to approve the amount, we have to approve whether there will be mileage or meals. So we’ve always done it and very rarely do we decline education.” Sturm said, however, that at $150 each the courses are expensive, and while they might be helpful, they are not court clerk classes but rather courses for the general public. The council voted unanimously to deny the approval.

In a separate matter, the board turned a rare thumbs down to a request for the two court clerks in the town justice court to attend a course related to learning how to better communicate, at a cost of $149 each. Councilperson Vicky Simpson said, “I’m a little confused as to what that has to do with court clerks.” Councilperson Lillian Hendrickson agreed, saying, “It’s not being done by New York State. And they can’t keep up with their work now; how are they going

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Development dies hard in Wayne By DAVID HULSE

ONESDALE, PA — With a large portion of the regional economy based on tourism and the secondhome market, last week’s annual report from the Wayne County Planning/GIS Department did not carry good news. The annual report is often viewed as an almanac of local, county and state government activities in Wayne, including federal census data. Department director Craig Rickard and assistant director Chris Barrett previewed the 2015 report before the county commissioners on February 25. County planners review all applications for additions, subdivision and land development plans. After mild improvement over the prior three years, last year’s number of 105 reviews sunk back to levels near the 2011 low point. According to the report, “In 2015 the number of applications submitted to the Wayne County Department of Planning/GIS decreased. There were 19 fewer applications submitted… compared to 124 [in 2014.] The number of applications decreased every year between 2006 through 2011… increased in 2012 and 2013 but then decreased again the past two years. The average number of submitted applications over this 10-year period was 154 per year.”

Regarding subdivision development, 50 new lots were created. Rickard said Damascus, which represents 10% of the county’s total acreage, led with seven new lots. There were no new lots created in any of the boroughs. As to the low numbers, Rickard said, “the 2008 crisis had a lot to do with it.” Additionally, he said, “troubling things” included Wayne’s declining population, its increasingly aged population, a growing number of abandoned homes and the recent loss of several businesses, each of which had employed 100 or more jobs. “I don’t think we’ll ever get back to the [subdivision] activity we had in 2005 and 2006,” Rickard said. However, he said the county’s “Wayne Tomorrow” project is “working to turn this around” through initiatives including efforts to increase broadband Internet coverage, training and education programs through regional colleges and providing business “incubator” offices for new startup businesses. The commissioners credited Rickard for the thoroughness of the report. Chairman Brian Smith called the report “a great job,” but he also expressed concern that the health and breadth of Wayne’s forests needed to be included. Smith noted that downstream Delaware River interests are concerned about deforestation, and are pressing for forest buffers along the river to protect the river’s water quality.

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Over the course of the past decade, the average number of new lots created per year in Wayne County was 107. The year with the most new lots created was 2006, with 233. The 50 new lots created in 2015 was the lowest total over the past decade. Noting the decreasing population, Smith said, “We don’t have deforestation.” Commissioner Wendell Kay said deforestation in Wayne is a misconception. “What we have is re-forestation,” he said. The current and past annual reports are available online at the planning department page of the county website at co.wayne.pa.us/.

Thompson voter case advances Who are the challenged voters? By FRITZ MAYER

ONTICELLO, NY — The lawsuit against 137 voters who have been challenged and are the defendants in a lawsuit, is inching forward slowly, although it’s not known how many of the challenged voters are actually being represented by an attorney. About 137 voters who registered in the Town of Thompson, giving shuttered bungalow colonies as local addresses, are being sued by Scott Mace, who won a town council seat in the November 2015 election. Most or all of the voters are Hasidic.

Some 110 of the challenged voters actually cast absentee ballots, and Mace, who would have won the race even if their votes had been counted, is challenging all of their registrations. All 137 registrants were initially being represented by high-profile attorney Joshua Ehrlich, and a court session had been scheduled for February 17. But a few days before that, Ehrlich informed Mace’s attorney, David Holland, that he was not going to represent the challenged voters after all. The case was handed off to the law offices of Henri Shawn, and the judge presiding over the case, Michael McGuire, gave

Shawn a week to get up to speed on the details. At the next court session on February 24, attorney Thomas Cragan from Shawn’s office appeared to represent the challenged voters. McGuire asked Cragan if he had “retainer agreements” with each of the challenged voters. Cragan began to respond that they were not required because this was not a criminal case. McGuire, however, cut him off and said it’s “unusual” for a lawyer to represent 137 clients outside of a class action suit, and he needed “confirmation” from each of the 137 defendants that they were, in fact, being represented by Cragan or the

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Shawn law firm. McGuire said he did not want to be in a situation where the case comes to a conclusion and some of the defendants might be in a position to say, “He wasn’t my lawyer; I never talked to him.” Cragan said that he had talked with just a few of the challenged voters, and McGuire said he believed that was also the case with the original lawyer, Ehrlich. After that, there was some discussion about if the trial might begin in July or August, or whether there might be inquests beginning in the spring. McGuire scheduled a meeting on Wednesday, March 2 with the lawyers only.

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‘Spotlight’ in Callicoon By ANYA TIKKA

ALLICOON, NY — On the eve of the Oscars telecast, Callicoon Theater started showing the movie “Spotlight,” which went on to win the Best Picture Award. It features Sullivan County resident Mark Ruffalo in the role of an investigative reporter at the Boston Globe, for which he was nominated for an Oscar for Best Actor in a Supporting Role. Ruffalo ended up not winning, but climbed on the stage with the rest of the crew to accept the Oscar, standing next to Michael Rezendes, one of the real-life investigative reporters who were instrumental in breaking the case of systematic cover-up of child molestation by priests within the Catholic Church. A handful of movie-goers came to the first night screening on February 26, and theater owner Jim Kayton said every movie attendance is “hit and miss,” and a lot depends on weather. Kayton and his wife, who own the theater, moved to Sullivan County after careers in New York City. They attempt to show movies that are relevant to the local population. They screened all of the films that had been nominated for the Best Picture award in the run-up to the Oscars on February 28, Kayton said. “Mark Ruffalo and his family come to the movies,” he said, and wished Ruffalo all the best, “because he works hard and takes his work seriously, not just because he is

a local resident.” “Spotlight” was brought to Callicoon with the cooperation of Delaware Valley Arts Alliance (DVAA), which partnered with the theater for a special series called “CineArt” and kept a small part of the profits. “They collaborate with us six times a year,” Kayton said, “to promote some films that appeal to the independent Upper Delaware Valley audience.” Tina Spangler, the DVAA liaison, said the association teams up with the theater, but the final film selection is up to DVAA. She said the organization’s intention is to bring socially relevant movies that appeal to the local community. The movie follows the activities of the Boston Globe’s then newly hired editor-in-chief Marty Baron (Liev Schreiber), editor Walter Robinson “Robby” (Michael Keaton), Michael Rezendes (Ruffalo), Sacha Pfeiffer (Rachel McAdams) and Matt Carroll (Brian d’Arcy James) as the Boston Globe “Spotlight” investigative team works to expose pedophile priests in Boston in 2001. The storyline, based on real-life events, starts with re-opening the investigation of John Geoghan, a priest who was found to have molested tens of young boys and girls, and ultimately lead to the discovery of more than 80 priests in the Boston Archdiocese who did the same. The priests were shielded by the actions of Cardinal Bernard Law. The reporters revealed that the cover-up went

all the way to the Vatican, and also involved members of the Boston government and legal community, which the movie claims turned a blind eye to the abuse. As the movie ended, the screen scrolled through a long list of places in the United States and other countries where the same cover-up was exposed, and ended with a statement that Cardinal Law, who was found guilty of moving pedophile priests from parish to parish, was promoted to a high position in the Vatican itself, where he remains to this day. At the Oscar ceremony, producer Michael Sugar exclaimed, holding the Oscar high in his hand, with the real-life reporter Rezendes behind him on the podium, “This film gave a voice to survivors,” and, “This film amplifies that voice, which we hope will become a choir that will resonate all the way to the Vatican.” In the movie, the Spotlight team meets with Phil Saviano, who runs Survivor Network of those Abused by Priests (SNAP), an organization for the victims of the abuse, who says, “This is not just physical abuse but spiritual abuse because it robs you of your faith. You’re ashamed and many end up becoming alcoholics or drug addicts or killing themselves.” The scant audience in Callicoon Theater sat quietly throughout the disturbing film, and when The River Reporter asked for comments after the screening, all declined.

DEP secretary lays out budget woes By FRITZ MAYER

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Sen. John Bonacic, right, is pictured with Jeff Allison, board president of the Delaware Valley Arts Alliance (DVAA) and Elaine Giguere, executive director of the DVAA.

Bonacic meets with DVAA

LBANY, NY — Sen. John J. Bonacic met on February 25 with representatives from the Delaware Valley Arts Alliance (DVAA) in his Albany office. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss funding for the arts in the fiscal year 2016-2017 state budget. DVAA was founded in 1976, and serves as arts council for Sullivan County. They present programs in the visual, performing, literary and media arts, and service a county and valley-wide constituency of artists, art groups, and the general public.

ARRISBURG, PA — John Quigley, secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Preservation (DEP), told members of the Senate Appropriations Committee on February 25 that his reduced budget has left the department with antiquated equipment, especially in the area of information technology (IT). He said the ongoing cuts will have serious impacts. “DEP’s ability to protect public health and the environment, and to perform basic functions like evaluating permit applications in a timely fashion, have been stressed to the limit. Further cuts will jeopardize the citizens we serve and the environment that we are obligated to protect, and harm the state’s economy.” In his remarks, Quigley said, “DEP’s IT budget in 2004 was $23 million, and at that time the agency received an ‘A’ grade from the Office of Administration, which rated us then as among the most capable agencies in state government from an IT perspective. “Today, we are at the bottom of the class, rating at best a ‘D.’ Merely adjusted for inflation since 2004, our IT budget should be $29 million today. “Unfortunately, it stands at $16 million—43% less in nominal terms than

11 years ago. And that’s not because personal computers have become cheaper. This represents a cumulative $83 million divestment in the agency’s IT capacity over the period.” Quigley also addressed staff shortages that have developed over the years and said there is not enough staff to fully meet the needs of any of DEP’s programs. The DEP budget has been reduced significantly in recent years. The department received about $164.4 million in 1994-95 from the state’s general fund. The high point came in 2002-03 when DEP received $245.6 million. The lowest amount came in 2012-13 when the DEP received about $126.8 million from the general fund, or about half what it was at the high point. The number of staff in DEP at the high point in 2002-03 was about 3,200 and today that number is 2,495, representing a reduction of about 22%. Quigley said the staffing cuts have also seriously impacted the work of the department. He said, “Our regulatory responsibilities have not diminished; indeed, workload is increasing. In recent audits, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has cited DEP for severe understaffing in our coal mine inspection, air quality monitoring, safe drinking water and stormwater programs. The general assembly is working on a

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John Quigley budget for 2016-17; meanwhile the budget for 2015-16 is not yet finished, and Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf and the Republican-controlled House and Senate are still at odds over both.

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Trump, immigrants and the workforce

he question of immigrants, undocumented and otherwise, reaches into a great many communities in the United States, including some in Sullivan County. There are several large businesses and a larger number of small ones in the county that employ primarily immigrants, and some portion of those employees is almost certainly undocumented. It’s not clear how many immigrants live in the county, but according to a 2007 article in the rural, on-line publication the Daily Yonder, “Sullivan County between 1990 and 2000 showed the third-highest gain in new immigrants (those coming to the U.S. after 1965) of all nonmetro counties in the Northeast (after Nantucket and Dukes counties, Massachusetts).” Nationally, according to the Immigration Policy Institute, in 2013 there were about 41 million immigrants in the United States and about 11 million were undocumented. In 2016 the estimates are the same, and 60% of undocumented immigrants have been in the country more than a decade. Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump jumped to the front of the Republican presidential pack by proposing, among many other unlikely things, that the country should deport all 11 million undocumented immigrants, and build a wall along our border with Mexico, and somehow (through threat of invasion?) convince the Mexican government to pay for the wall. The deportation part of the solution would spread a great deal of pain among immigrant families, including more than a few in Sullivan County. Beyond that, however, think tanks on both sides of the political spectrum say it would be very expensive and detrimental to the economy. In a study that was updated in August 2015, (tinyurl. com/hewrcfx) the liberal Center for America wrote, “A mass deportation strategy would cost an average of

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$10,070 per person, for a total of $114 billion to remove 11.3 million people.” The conservative American Action Forum (AAF) puts the cost even higher (tinyurl.com/npdh29t): roughly $400 to $600 billion to deport the undocumented and to “prevent future unlawful entry into the United States.” The report further says that over 20 years, the total gross domestic product of the U.S. would decrease by $1.6 million, and economic growth would be diminished by 5.7%. It’s impossible to know how deeply committed Trump is to a program of mass deportation in the future, but it’s clear that he has been very much in favor of bringing foreign-born workers into the country to help with his own business when it has suited him. The New York Times published a story on February 25 reporting that Trump has been hiring foreign-born workers through guest worker visas to work at his Mara-Lago Club in Palm Beach, FL during the high season. The Times wrote, “Foreign workers prepare meals and serve them at the beachfront bistro or the main dining room, and deliver cocktails at wedding receptions in the elegant White & Gold Ballroom or the more recently built Donald J. Trump Ballroom. From October to May, tourism’s high season in Palm Beach, Mr. Trump can often be found at the club on weekends.” At a debate after the story ran, another Republican presidential contender, Marco Rubio, called Trump out on it. Rubio said, “Even today, we saw a report in one of the newspapers that Donald, you’ve hired a significant number of people from other countries to take jobs that Americans could have filled.” Trump responded sharply, saying that he hired those employees during prime season because it was hard to find Americans willing to work seasonal part-time jobs during that time of year. But the foreign-born workers are barred from working for another employer. The Times published this quote: “‘You almost have them as indentured servants,’ said Danny Fontenot, the director of the hospitality program at Palm Beach State College. ‘And they affect everyone else’s wages. You can make a lot of money by never having to give your employees raises.’” Greg Schell, a Palm Beach lawyer who has helped foreign workers, added, “I have seen no demonstrated need to import guest workers for the hospitality industry. Employers who want to find American workers find them.” It seems the Republican frontrunner has no real objection to immigrant labor, as long as the workers can be tightly controlled and sent back to their own countries when the work is done.

What the country needs I definitely don’t agree with most of the views of Bernie or Hillary, and I still hope for a conservative Democrat to appear in the race for presidency. The email issues and Benghazi should have already disqualified Hillary. And Bernie wanting to change us to be more like European or Scandinavian countries or like Australia is just foolish. The United States of America is special, unique; let’s not vote that away. Voting in politicians who want a larger, more controlling government is no guarantee that the world’s richest 1% won’t continue to run the show; in fact it guarantees they will continue in power! What about George Soros, one of the richest people in the world, and his companies Freedom Group and Cerberus buying up gun and ammo companies? Is that to protect us from ourselves or to control us? I still hope for a “normal” Democrat, libertarian or independent to run. But either way, our success as individuals or as a nation will not come through a presidential candidate but by faith in our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He is the answer to every issue from black lives matter to green energy to heroin use, to corporate greed, to poverty/welfare, immigration, gun rights, gay rights, abortion, divorce etc. Why? Because Jesus will change every person for the better, over time, for those who believe by grace through faith in the finished work of the Cross. What we need to do as Americans is turn off the “brainwashing tube” and read the New Testament. The book is only about half an inch thick, yet the power that comes from what is in the New Testament is immeasurable. John JP Pasquale Livingston Manor, NY

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BINGHAMTON, NY — Ethan Terwilliger of Grahamsville, NY, has been named to Binghamton University’s dean’s list for the fall 2015 semester. This honor recognizes students who have achieved a grade-point average of 3.5 or higher. Binghamton’s students, both undergraduate and graduate, work one-on-one with an exceptional faculty and groundbreaking scholars. They take advantage of special academic opportunities like combined degrees, foreign language study groups and an unparalleled international education program.

Sullivan County students win Scholastic Art Awards LIBERTY, NY — Sullivan County BOCES and The Hudson Valley Scholastic Art Affiliates recently presented the Scholastic Art Awards. Open to students in grades seven to 12, the awards bring outstanding visual arts by teenagers to an audience by showcasing their work and encouraging their creative journey and career development. This year there were 871 students participating from 33 different school buildings with 3,361 art entries. In Sullivan County, there were nine gold key winners and five silver key winners.

The Gold Key winners Cameron Conklin, 12th grade — Eldred Junior/Senior High School Eva Corchado, 10th grade — Eldred Junior/Senior High School Kailee Gorr, 11th grade — Livingston Manor High School Bailey Laput, 11th grade — Eldred Junior/Senior High School Jordan Lepes, 11th grade — Eldred Junior/Senior High School Gemma Mcafee, 11th grade — Eldred Junior/Senior High School Alyssa Mcgrail, 11th grade — Eldred Junior/Senior High School Catherine Nicholson, 11th grade — Eldred Junior/Senior High School Brendan O’Rourke, 12th grade — Monticello High School

The Silver Key winners Eva Corchado, 10th grade — Eldred Junior/Senior High School Alyssa Mcgrail, 11th grade — Eldred Junior/Senior High School Jackson Mcgrail, 12th grade — Eldred Junior/Senior High School Helen Sherwood, 11th grade — Eldred Junior/Senior High School Austin Wells, 12th grade — Monticello High School

National Gold Medalists will be honored during a special awards ceremony at Carnegie Hall in New York City, and all national recipients are eligible for a wealth of additional opportunities such as inclusion in the Art. Write.Now.Tour traveling exhibition and The Best Teen Writing anthology. National Medalist poets are considered for the National Student Poets Program, the nation’s highest honor for young poets presenting original work. A complete list of 2016 regional Scholastic Art and Writing Awards recipients is available online at artandwrit ing.org. To learn more about the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards, visit the online Scholastic News Room at mediaroom.scholastic.com/artandwriting.

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Heart-a-Thon raises over $90,000 for CRMC ROCK HILL, NY — On February 13, Catskill Regional Medical Center (CRMC) partnered with WSUL and WVOS for the 38th Annual WSUL/WVOS Heart-A-Thon at The Sullivan Hotel. Both WSUL and WVOS broadcast live from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The annual event raised more than $90,000, with all the proceeds benefitting CRMC’s cardiology services at its main campus in Harris and emergency services at its Callicoon campus. “We are always excited for the generosity and kindness that Heart-A-Thon inspires and would like to send a heartfelt thank you to the community for their continuous participation,” said CRMC Chief Executive Officer and Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Gerard Galarneau. “This vital fundraiser allows us to obtain the funds we need to provide exceptional care to the community, and for that we are extremely grateful.” The funds raised at this year’s Heart-A-Thon will help purchase a cardiac rehab recreation upper body strength machine, a bariatric SONOSITE machine, and central telemetry monitoring system for Catskill Regional’s Harris Campus, as well as a trauma sonic ultrasound for the Grover M. Hermann Hospital. For more health news and information, see this month’s special section starting page 10.

Leventoff and O’Rourke on dean’s list at Salisbury SALISBURY, MD — Two Sullivan County, NY area students were named to the dean’s list at Salisbury University for the fall 2015 semester. They are Carly Leventoff of South Fallsburg, and Virginia O’Rourke of Wurtsboro. At Salisbury University, located on the Eastern Shore of Maryland 30 miles from the Atlantic Ocean and 20 miles from the Chesapeake Bay, some 8,700 students in 43 undergraduate and 15 graduate programs pursue liberal arts and professional degrees. It is ranked among the nation’s best colleges in U.S. News & World Report, The Princeton Review and Kiplinger’s Personal Finance.

n Costa Rica there are many beaches along the Pacific where sea turtles go to lay their eggs. It’s a popular tourist activity, and so I went with a friend recently. The beach our local guide took us to was spectacularly beautiful, even in the dark, which is when you must go if you want to see turtles defend against their mortality. Playa Grande’s waves glide evenly onto the golden sand beach spreading white foam that glows in the moonlight. Gigantic rock formations jut out of the sea. The beach is within a cove that stretches a mile or more, yet seems intimate, with nothing but palms and Guanacaste trees as backdrop. It is like walking onto a movie set, but it is real. We were encouraged to refrain from the current custom of incessantly documenting our lives so as to keep from distracting the turtles from their purpose—laying eggs. At first it was like watching paint dry. After taking inventory of the constellations above us and the waxing moon, we were left to just stand quietly and wait… for what? Would a multitude of huge leatherbacks suddenly emerge from the sea like the Allies on Normandy Beach? Finally, after conjuring scenarios in our imaginations, our attention was drawn to a lone dark shape on the shoreline. Our guide spoke in a hushed, articulate voice, “That is a turtle coming to dig a nest. Stay here until I tell you to follow me.” A Brit standing next to me jested, it might just be an accomplice hiding in the brush and yanking on a rope to simulate a moving turtle. We hoped he was wrong. Our patience was rewarded when we were led in a single line down the beach and over a turtle-beaten path in the sand, perpendicular to the shoreline. Grouped in the shade of arching Guanacaste trees, we were urged to stay out of the moonlight. Turtles, we were told, have excellent eyesight. Our guide shown a red light in the sand. Soon, we could see sand flying out of the circle in huge arcs. If this was a hoax, someone was getting buried in sand. After a while a huge turtle, weighing as much as an average human, emerged from the hole. It was the dark shape we had seen on the beach earlier. I felt humbled to be a witness to this turtle’s destiny unfolding on a remote beach. The crowd of onlookers was silent, unmoving. When the turtle was finished digging, she moved back to the sea and swam away. The small crowd cheered. I was ready to leave, sufficiently awed by what I had seen. But the night was just beginning and others were eager for more. Someone pointed out a depression in the sand, and a couple of crinkled white orbs, apparently egg sacs. A small turtle lay dead in the hole. As our group gathered to discuss our plans, our guide’s radio signaled. He ushered us back to another nest area where a tiny shape was wriggling out of the sand. We were told to form two single lines leaving a path between us to the ocean. Our guide’s red light illuminated the shape. Its movements were uncoordinated at first, and it had trouble mounting small mounds of sand. But within moments, it was moving in a straight line between two rows of eager humans urging it on in murmurs of support. It quickly developed speed and coordination as if it had taken a crash course in “How to Survive after Hatching.” It took only a few minutes for the little one to get to the ocean, never once wavering or stopping to rethink its plan. In that time this little turtle had become each of us. We recognized its fragility, admired its spunk and were awed by its natural inclination to survive.

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OBITUARIES JAMES L. LINGLE James L. Lingle of Narrowsburg, NY, a retired Division Toll Supervisor of NYS Thruway Authority, passed away on Friday, February 19, 2016. He was 70. The son of the late Lewis and Elizabeth Durando Lingle, he was born April 16, 1945, in Brooklyn, NY. James was a U.S. Air Force Veteran, having served during the Vietnam era. James attended the St. Francis Xavier RC Church, Narrowsburg, NY. He was a member of the American Legion. A family statement reads, “James was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He enjoyed hunting, camping, riding his motorcycle, traveling, playing cards and eating good food. He also loved to be home surrounded by his family, especially his grandchildren. He will truly be missed.” Survivors include his loving wife of 45 years Patricia A. Spears Lingle; one son, James Lingle and his wife Elaine of Fairfield, CT; three daughters, Victoria Weyant and her husband Roger of Glen Spey, NY, Kelly Lingle of Cochecton, NY, Tara Lingle and her fiancée Edward Guthrie of Narrowsburg, NY; 11 grandchildren, Kristian Middlebrook, Emma Middlebrook, Thomas Lingle, Matthew Lyons, Mason Lyons, Cameron Conklin, Paige Weyant, Autumn Thiele, Devin Taylor, Jordan Zimmer and Mya Chenery, his sister, Patricia Cavanagh of Arizona; and his brother, Christopher Lingle of Arizona; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. James was predeceased by a brother, Dennis Lingle. Friends are invited to call for a celebration of life on Friday, March 4, 2016 from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Rasmussen Funeral Home, 90 Main Street, Narrowsburg, NY. A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, March 4, 2016 at 12 noon at St. Francis Xavier RC Church, 151 Bridge St., Narrowsburg, NY. Father Dennis Dinan will officiate. Donations can be made to American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Rasmussen Funeral Home Narrowsburg, NY. 845/252-3901.

DEATH NOTICES Joseph F. Fischer Joseph F. Fischer of Shohola, PA passed away on January 5, 2016. He was 77. A memorial service will be held on March 5, 2016 at St. Jacobi’s Lutheran Church, 108 Glenn Drive, Shohola, PA at 12 noon. Donations can be made to Shriners Hospitals for Children, 3551 N. Broad St., Philadelphia, PA 19140-4131.

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Vendors, crafters and cooks sought MILFORD, PA — The Delaware Valley Music Department Booster Club seeks vendors, crafters and cooks for its second annual Community Expo on April 9 and 10. The Community Expo consists of a vendor/craft fair, a tricky tray and a chili cook off. Proceeds of this event benefit the group’s scholarship fund, as well as helping to support the student musicians’ performance at Disney World in June. The vendor/craft fair runs both April 9 and 10, with setup available on April 8. The chili cook off will be on April 9. The tricky tray opens to the public on April 9 at 12 noon, with the calling at 2:30 p.m. on April 10. The Delaware Valley School District has been voted one of the best communities for music education two years in a row, largely due to support received from the community at large. For more information, applications and fees, visit dvhsmusicdept.wordpress.com. All fees and donations are tax deductible.

Volunteer fair LIBERTY, NY — The Liberty Networking Group, The Town of Liberty and The Liberty Central School District will host a Volunteer Fair and Community Group event on Saturday, March 12 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Liberty High School cafeteria, 125 Buckley St. The event is for anyone open to exploring the various volunteer opportunities that will be presented by the 20-plus local community groups exhibiting. “This is a great, no-pressure way to look into so many of the volunteer options in town; it’s perfect for folks who want to help at a one-time event or take part on a regular basis,” said Vicky Ferguson, the lead coordinator on this project. This is a chance for members of the community to engage with many of the positive resources that may already be operating without their knowing. The event is partnered with Sullivan Renaissance and The Liberty Networking Group and is open to everyone. For more information, email VolunteerLibertyNY@gmail.com or call 845/707-1680.

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HONESDALE, PA — An event called “Harvest America” is being held at the Honesdale High School auditorium, and simultaneously all across the United States, on March 6 at 6 p.m. The event has the purpose of proclaiming the gospel. Admission is free, an there will be free food and live musical entertainment, free prizes and an offer of hope. At one point in the evening a live stream of the larger Harvest America event taking place at the 100,000 seat AT&T Stadium in Dallas, TX will be screened. Visit harvestamerica.com.

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Adult Care Center gets piano LIBERTY, NY — The Sullivan County Adult Care Center was recently the recipient of a piano in memory of Lynda Mitchell from a generous donor in the community. Jim Donaghy, a volunteer with the facility’s Activities Department, arranged for the delivery of the piano to the Adult Care Center. The Family Council arranged for the piano to be tuned by piano technician Galen Pittman. The piano is now ready for use by guest performers, and bears a plaque commemorating the donation. Seen here are Pittman, left, activities volunteer Donaghy, acitivities director Mona Evans and Barbara Konvalin, Family Council treasurer.

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HAWLEY, PA — Pike County Sheriff Phil Bueki will be the speaker at the March 10 meeting of the Patriot Connectors. The sheriff has stated that he recognizes the primary responsibility of law enforcement is to protect the citizens and preserve individual rights and freedoms. He believes law-abiding citizens have the right to own, possess, keep and bear arms in accordance with the Second Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. The meeting is held every second Thursday of the month, year round at the Wallenpaupack High School Library. The school is located on U.S. Route Six, two miles east of Hawley. The social hour starts at 6:30 p.m., with the meeting commencing at 7. After Sheriff Bueki addresses the group there will be an open forum for people to talk about their concerns regarding government and elections at all levels. There will be voter registration information and absentee ballots available. The Patriot Connectors also have available free books, CDs and magazines for those attending. They urge citizens to get out and vote in the April 26th primary.

SUNY course signups, dance, yoga at Narrowsburg Union NARROWSBURG, NY — Instructors from SUNY Sullivan will be at the Narrowsburg Union from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sunday, March 6, offering signups for the following classes: a five-week painting class that will start on Tuesday, March 15 at 10 a.m. (10 to 12 noon); a five-week songwriting class starting on Wednesday, March 16 at 7 p.m. (7 to 9 p.m.); a five-week second session of the painting class starting on Thursday, March 24 at 7 p.m. (7 to 9 p.m.); and a oneday drawing class to be held on Saturday, April 16, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Union will also be open that day for free community classes in yoga and modern dance, and an open house for Nightingale Melody Music Studio. (See Narrowsburg News column on page 9 for more information.)

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One Grand Books reopens late March NARROWSBURG, NY — One Grand Books’ proprietor Aaron Hicklin will be out of town working on a new project until March 26, when he will reopen with “lots of new shelves and new choices” for customers of the latest business to open its doors on Main Street in Narrowsburg. “I’m looking forward to seeing everyone then,” he said, while expressing his delight in making new friends and sharing their love of reading, books, and life on the banks of the Delaware.

Learn to line dance HONESDALE, PA — There will be a country line and partner dance at The Cooperage, 1030 Main St., on Friday, March 4. Line dancing is a choreographed form of popular dance that involves repeating a sequence of steps. It originated from European Folk dancing. Jean Price will teach a beginner line dance at 6 p.m., and dancing will start at 6:30 p.m. No partner is necessary. The suggested donation is $8. Visit www.thecooperageproject.org or call 570/253-2020. Continued on page 8

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he most successful clothing mill in Wayne County, PA in the mid19th century was Birdsall Woolen Mills in Seelyville, established by James Birdsall in 1846 in a building originally used to make shovel handles. Starting with only 10 or 12 employees, by the 1880s Birdsallâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s spun 125,000 pounds of wool a year and employed a hundred people, producing cashmeres, flannels, yarns and blankets. In 1895, Birdsall Brothers was awarded a U. S. government contract to provide 11,000 skirts and 1,300 pounds of yarn for American Indians. By 1921, they employed 150 workers in their main mill and seven other nearby buildings. They

owned a shirt factory on 14th Street in Honesdale, and in 1927 purchased the T. B. Clark cut glass factory on Maple Avenue, also in Honesdale. At their peak in the late 1920s, Birdsall Brothers employed 160 workers, but the Depression caused them to close the Maple Avenue factory, and in 1959 the Seelyville factory (shown) was also closed. From the collection of the Wayne County Historical Society 810 Main St., Honesdale, open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday, February through April 9 and Wednesday through Saturday, April 16 through December.

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bout 25 residents braved the thunderstormy weather and attended a meeting on Wednesday, February 24 to discuss enhancements to the Tusten Town Park, located on the Flats. The project to develop a concept for a multi-generational park is being funded by a grant from the Upper Delaware Council, Sullivan Renaissance and the town. The working concepts developed by the multi-generational park committee (MGPC) appointed by Carol Wingert, town supervisor, were presented by Buck Moorhead, architect. Present concepts include an approximately one-quartermile walking trail with exercise stops, a mound for children to climb, a horseshoe pit, pavilion, splash pad and additional playground equipment. Attendees had an opportunity to express their input, support new ideasâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;and in some instances negative feelingsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;about the working plan. The MGPC will resume meeting, sensitive to the comments expressed at this meeting, and develop a final concept to enhance the park, making it beneficial for all generations from toddlers to senior citizens. The final conceptual plan, anticipated to be completed in April, will be available for review and presented for public comment.

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12 • MARCH 3-9, 2016 Wayne Memorial Hospital announces the following births: Aiden Pierson was born on January 30, 2016 to Kaitlin Kelly and Gregory Pierson of Greeley, PA. Maternal grandparents are Kristine and Fred Kelly of Greeley, PA. Paternal grandparents are Karin and Dennis Pierson of Dingmans Ferry, PA. Davina Louise Snyder was born on January 30, 2016 to Delores Cunningham and Deven Snyder of Lake Huntington, NY. Maternal grandparent is Julie Borlingone of Cochecton, NY. Paternal grandparent is Norman Snyder of Lake Huntington, NY. Melodee Autumn Moser was born on February 12, 2016 to Brittany Carroll and Kurt Moser of Beach Lake, PA. Maternal grandparents are Wendy and Andy Steﬀens of Honesdale, PA. Paternal grandparents are Lee Moser of Waymart, PA and Lucille Moser of South Canaan, PA.

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CRMC announces new bariatric surgery program

ARRIS, NY — Catskill Regional Medical Center (CRMC) announces a new bariatric and metabolic surgical service program to help patients suffering with obesity. CRMC now offers three surgical procedures: gastric band, sleeve gastrectomy and gastric bypass surgery, which reduce the size of the stomach to help patients achieve weight loss. Free seminars are held monthly for individuals considering bariatric surgery, and support groups are available to help patients

post-surgery. Long-term studies show bariatric surgical procedures provide significant long-term weight loss, recovery from diabetes, improvement in cardiovascular risk factors and a reduction in mortality, among other health related benefits. The program’s medical director is Peter Kwon, M.D., the founder and director of Tri-State Bariatrics. His practice has helped over 6,000 severely obese patients with surgical weight loss in the past 12 years. Dr. Kwon has 29 years of experience

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in the general and laparoscopic surgery field. He has performed over 3,000 weight loss surgeries. The most recent American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) guidelines suggest any patient with a BMI of more than 30 with co-morbidities such as diabetes and cardiac-related issues may be a candidate for bariatric surgery. For more information or to register for a free seminar, visit www.crmcny.org/bariatrics or call 855/321-2762.

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OCH SHELDRAKE, NY — SUNY Sullivan will host a Health and Wellness Fair on Tuesday, April 5 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the De Hoyos Gallery located outside the college’s Seelig Theatre in Building E. The fair is an annual informational and outreach event open to students and community members to promote health, fitness and wellbeing. Students from the SUNY Sullivan Nursing Program, Sullivan County Child Care Council, Sullivan County Public Health Services, Community Home Health Care, MVP Health Care, Office for the Aging and VIP Cross Fit of Liberty are just of few of the vendors that will be on hand. Blood pressure monitoring and information about personal training and nutrition will also be available. Vendor spaces are available to organizations on a first come, first served basis at no cost. For more information or to be a vendor, call 845/434-5750, ext. 4377.

OCK HILL, NY — In honor of Sullivan County emergency responders, Catskill Regional Medical Center (CRMC) will host the fourth annual countywide Emergency Responder Celebration and Awards Dinner on Friday, May 13, at the Sullivan Hotel. The event begins at 6 p.m. with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, and will be followed by awards, dinner, music, dancing and raffles. The event is sponsored by the CRMC Foundation and is being held in honor of National Emergency Services Week, from May 15 to 21. You can support the event by advertising or submitting a personalized greeting in the event journal. Sponsorship and advertising opportunities are: Event Sponsor ($5,000) includes full-page color ad, banner at the event and table for 10 people; Gold Sponsor ($2,000) includes fullpage gold ad, banner at event and tickets for four people; Silver Sponsor ($1,000) includes full-page silver ad and tickets for two people; blackand-white full-page ad for $500; black-and-white half-page ad for $200; black-and-white quarter-page ad for $100; Table Sponsor for $150. A limited number of individual tickets are available for $50, and must be purchased in advance. Make checks payable to: CRMC Foundation EMS Dinner. For more information, call 845/794-3300, ext. 2250.

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WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE ARTS, LEISURE AND OUTDOORS

A bridge and its community Skinners Falls Bridge closure would come with a cost

By ISABEL BRAVERMAN

ILANVILLE, PA — When asked if the closure of the Skinners Falls Bridge affects business, Vanessa DeGori of the Milanville General Store answered with a resounding “Definitely.” The beloved general store is the only business in the tiny town (or village) of Milanville on the shores of the Delaware River. The family-run store offers everything from gas and snacks to subs and pizzas, with friendly service where everyone knows your name. The historic store has been in business since 1850; the DeGori family has owned it since 1979. The Skinners Falls Bridge opened in 1902 and is on the National Register of Historic Places. It is closed once again, after being closed only a few years ago, from 2012 to 2013, for repairs. This time, PennDOT says the bridge may be closed indefinitely. James May, a spokesman for the agency, said the main problem with the bridge is that it is 114 years old, and was built to handle horses and buggies, or early cars, and not the heavy vehicles that cross it nowadays. Specifically, he said there are stringers under the bridge that are warped and twisted. Detour signs have been placed around the area, and travelers on the Pennsylvania side have to take River Road, and go to either the CochectonDamascus Bridge or the Narrowsburg Bridge, which is also under repair and only a single lane open. The detours bypass businesses such as the Milanville General Store. “People would pass through, and now you don’t see them,” DeGori said. Although the winter season can be slow, she said she has still noticed a difference in the amount of business. The summer commerce is what they rely

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The Skinners Falls Bridge is closed once again, this time indefinitely, and it could impact surrounding businesses Lander’s River Trips, Lou’s Tubes and the Milanville General Store. on, and DeGori said if the bridge remains closed (which seems likely), “It will kill us.” She said many summer tourists would pick up sandwiches and pizza before heading to the river at Skinners Falls, and now that would not be an option. Rick Lander of Lander’s River Trips, which has a location at Skinners Falls (Cochecton, NY), says it’s a safety hazard for them, because if someone needs to be rescued from the river, emergency responders may need to respond from the Pennsylvania side and would not be able to cross. He said he is talking to DOT and hopes they can open the bridge to emergency vehicles, as well as pedestrians and bicycles. The Lander

family business offers camping, boating and tubing trips, and has been open since 1955. “It’s hurting us,” said Lou Lothian of Lou’s Tubes and The Lothian House at Skinners Falls. She and her husband Bill share the sentiments that the bridge should at least be opened to small traffic. They say they frequently look at the traffic that crosses the bridge, and it is a lot of large vehicles, like dump trucks. They suggest that PennDOT put up a bar, known as a “giraffe catcher,” to prevent that kind of vehicle from crossing. The Pond Eddy Bridge is also under repair, and there is a $13.3 million plan to replace it. That bridge serves a small number of residences on the Pennsylvania

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side. Lander said it “seems poor” that PennDOT is replacing that bridge instead of the Skinners Falls or Narrowsburg bridges, and that they should get their “priorities straight.” The DeGoris have started a petition for the repair and re-open of the Skinners Falls Bridge; it is available at the store and online. So far they have gathered about 800 signatures. They are also talking to the Wayne County Commissioners to get some answers about what can be done. Lou pointed out that these businesses survive almost entirely from the summer season, and that the window of opportunity is a short one. “This is going to impact everyone here,” she said. Campers, tubers and boaters flock to Skinners Falls during the summer months in large numbers. Lou says PennDOT isn’t in the area and doesn’t see what’s going on. “They don’t understand what they’re closing and the impact it will have,” she said. “It’s an inconvenience for everybody,” DeGori said. She noted that many people are driving on River Road, which is a small road that can’t handle an increase in traffic. A resident of River Road said she hasn’t noticed more traffic, but that will surely change in the summer season. Area resident Jaquel Theis said, “I’m indigenous; this bridge has carried my family since it was built. It carries prosperity to Pennsylvania from New York. All that work they did in the past years was money wasted if they do not continue.” Lander says the closure of the bridge doesn’t necessarily harm his business, as many customers come from Route 97; however the Narrowsburg Bridge is of concern. “They need to put some effort and emergency money into fixing these river bridges,” he said.

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Curr nts ENTERTAINMENT BRIEFS Female Renaissance artists SHOHOLA, PA — At a special exhibit for Women’s History month at the Artists’ Market Community Center, you’ll learn how men often attached their names to artwork created by Renaissance and Baroque women. There will be a free reception from 4 to 6 p.m. on Sunday, March 5 at the Artists’ Market Community Center, 114 Richardson Ave. Contributed photo Some of the men who attached their This painting, “The names to female artwork had good mo- Happy Couple,” tives, like the dad who put his name was sold to the on his daughter’s paintings, so they’d Louvre in 1893 as reach a wider audience. But other “Re- the work of Frans Hals. naissance men” were outright thieves. For example, the Louvre bought a “Frans Hals” painting in 1893, only to find out soon after that it was actually painted in 1620 by Dutch artist Judith Leyster. Thanks to modern technology, we’re discovering more and more female signatures and monograms, erased or painted over by respected male artists. Displayed along with the work of women artists of the Renaissance and Baroque periods is the work of contemporary local female artists. Creations by Linda Cobb, Rebecca Esposito, Laura Gagliardi, Mef Gannon, Alexis-Brianna Kramer, Stephanie McClure, Kate Rosalia Kozel, Joan Standora, Brianna Woods and Elva Zingaro will be featured.

POPS Prism Concert LIBERTY, NY — As part of its celebration for Music in Our Schools Month, the Liberty Central School High School music department will present its annual POPS Prism Concert on Wednesday, March 9 at 7 p.m. in the David E. Panebaker Auditorium (snow date is March 10). The concert will feature all of high school’s performing ensembles. The program will also feature some student soloists, small ensembles and duets performing an array of popular tunes, past and present. The prism concert format allows for a continuous cycle of music as each song flows into the next without applause and minimum interruption. For this reason, audience members should plan on being in their seats by 7 p.m.. Entry into the auditorium after the start of the concert cannot be guaranteed. The students are under the direction of Tim Hamblin, Dan McConnell and Sarah Weber. The concert is free and open to the public. Donations will be appreciated to help support our music scholarships. For more information email thamblin@liber tyk12.org.

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Joseph in the Well: violin duo in Hawley

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HAWLEY, PA — Harmony Presents will showcase 2015 Sammie Music Award’s Artist of the Year and Outstanding New Artist, Joseph in the Well on Saturday, March 5 at 8 p.m. ManagContributed photo ing director of Harmony Presents, Jill Joe Kye of Joseph Carletti said, “Joseph in the Well is an in the Well original music project led by violinistlooper Joe Kye. This incredible duo features violin, lush string loops, upright bass, and percussion and their unique sound has been influenced by artists including Andrew Bird, Sufjan Stevens, and Miles Davis.” Concerts by Harmony Presents are located in the underground theater of the Hawley Silk Mill at 8 Silk Mill Dr. Tickets cost from $19 to $22 depending on when purchased. Ticketholders get 20% off their bill at Glass Wine Bar & Bistro after 9:30 p.m. on the day of the show. Tickets can be purchased in advance online or in person at AMSkier Insurance located at 209 Main Ave. For more information, visit www.harmonypresents.com, email to jill@silkmillharmony.com or call 570/588-8077.

MATAMORAS, PA — The Center for Developmental Disabilities (CDD) of Pike County has scheduled the 18th annual Chefs Do Dinner signature event on March 15 from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Best Western Inn at Hunt’s Landing. This is a special opportunity for Tri-State area residents to learn about the achievements accomplished at CDD by providing educational, therapeutic, behavioral and family support services for children with developmental delays and disabilities. The 350-plus attendees will also be able to enjoy culinary creations from many of the premier restaurants in the Tri-State Area. Some of those who have already committed are Balch’s Family Restaurant, Best Western Inn at Hunt’s Landing, Calkins Creamery, Fretta’s Italian Food Specialties, Hotel Fauchere, John’s of Arthur Avenue, Lords Valley Country Club, Milford Dairy Bar, Morrison Healthcare Food Services, OMG RU Sure It’s Gluten Free?, Peter’s Europa House, The Fork at Twin Lakes, The Grotto, The Settler’s Inn, The Waterwheel Café, Two Rivers Grille and Wonderlands Tea Party. Much appreciated returning sponsors include Biondo Investment Advisors, Econo Pak and The Pike County Bar Association as Executive Chef-level sponsors, along with Bon Secours Charity Health System, Pike County Power & Light and Rent Equip as Chef de Cuisine-level sponsors. Sponsorships and tickets are still available by contacting CDD at 570/296-3992 or lrandazzo@cddkids.org.

Honey Dewdrops ‘churn like a paddlewheel’ HAWLEY, PA — The Honey Dewdrops, comprising the duo of Laura Wortman and Kagey Parrish, will bring a blend of Contributed photo folk and roots music to Hawley on Friday, The Honey March 4 for a show at Harmony Presents. Dewdrops The concert starts at 8pm. Acoustic Guitar Magazine wrote of the Honey Dewdrops’ music, “Handcrafted sound centered on swarming harmonies and acoustic guitars that churn like a paddlewheel and shimmer like heat waves on the highway,” and Sing Out Magazine refers to their “Gorgeous harmonies, thrilling arrangements, and some remarkably insightful, honest writing .” Tickets cost $19 to $22, depending on when purchased. Visit www.harmonypresents.com or call 570/588-8077.

Students’ art on display at ARTery MILFORD, PA — The fifth annual Delaware Valley High School art exhibit will be held at the ARTery Gallery from March 11 through April 4. Gallery member and curator Marie Liu says, “The artists who own and operate this gallery live here in the region. We are thrilled to share our space with our young artists to give them a real life experience of the art business and encourage their artisContributed photo tic efforts.” The students will be pres- “Terrazzo,” by Chloe ent at an artists’ reception on Satur- King day, March 12 from 6 to 9 p.m. Several pieces in the exhibit will represent gold and silver medals won in the recent Scholastic Art and Writing Competition. This year’s selections will include painting, drawing, photography, ceramic and pottery, sculpture, jewelry and digital art. Most of the entries are offered for sale, and the public has the unique opportunity to buy pieces from potential future famous artists.

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IN MY HUMBLE OPINION

By Jonathan Charles Fox

I won’t grow up!

ell, it finally happened. I discovered a way to combine fundraising, imagination, community involvement and my love of the arts, while prancing around like a fool for the amusement of others. Yep, it’s time once again for the eighth annual Boys and Girls Club Celebrity Dinner and Tip Challenge! Every year the organization (www.bgcorange.org) recruits local businesses and community and civic leaders to become “Celebrity Servers” and entertain hundreds while raising much-needed dollars for the clubs in Sullivan County. This year’s theme is “Storybook Characters on the Boardwalk,” and the staff at The River Reporter will be tugging at your heart strings (and wallets) as the characters from Peter Pan. Although more than one co-worker suggested that I’d make a good Tinker Bell (hmmm), I’m partial to Peter, so I’ll be donning tights on Friday, March 4 and joining Captain Hook, Wendy, Smee, Tiger Lily, assorted lost boys and pirates (www.nacl.org) and Dharma the Wonder Dog in Never Never Land, aka Callicoon (www.villaroma.com). Sure, there will be plenty of other teams, representing stories like Little Red Riding Hood, The Wizard of Oz, Snow White and many others, but the evening is all about the “challenge,” and TRR is prepared to give the others a run for their money, with a few tricks (and a LOT of fairy dust) up our sleeves, in order to receive your tax-deductible tips. Our choice was clear, once I shared with folks at the office that my therapist recommended it, based on the fact that I’ve been diagnosed with “Peter Pan Syndrome.” Yeah, it’s a thing. The term was coined by pop psychology author Dan Kiley in his book “Peter Pan Syndrome: Men Who Have Never Grown Up” in which he illustrates candidates of the “illness” who may have “excessive outbursts of emotion” (check), have “difficulty relaxing” (check), are “blunt” (who me?) and a host of other traits including, but not limited to, “a tendency to be absorbed with imaginative comfort in their own minds, which makes them unable to grow into maturity.” Check. To get into character, I swung by my local farmers’ market (www.visitcallicoon.com) to pick up supplies and check out a puppet show, (Ramona Jan Marionettes) in order to observe real children who have yet to grow up. Jan’s imagination knows no bounds (IMHO) and the kids were entranced while I stood in the back, singing softly to my dog. “I won’t grow up, I don’t want to wear a tie… and a serious expression, in the middle of July.” As Dharma licked my inner-child’s wounds, I continued. “And if it means I must prepare to shoulder burdens with a worried air, I’ll never grow up, never grow up—not me.” As usual, the market was buzzing with activity and I had an opportunity to sell raffle tickets for the upcoming event (call Eileen at 845/252-7414, ext. 35) which local businesses have donated fantastic prizes for, and will also be available in Never Land that evening. As always, stopping by the market allows me a few hours to connect with the community and schmooze with friends, so it was a golden opportunity to crow about the Celebrity Dinner, while raising awareness for the amazing benefits that the dinner and tip challenge helps to support in our local Boys and Girls Clubs. While “Peter Pan syndrome” may be a thing, it has yet to be acknowledged by the American Psychiatric Asso-

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While picking up supplies at the farmers market, I ran into one-year-old Alex, who appears to be concerned about having to grow up.

ciation as a mental disorder, so at present, it’s only all of you who think I’m certifiably crazy. Spending time with the kids was just the shot in the arm that I needed to inspire me to get out there and ask for your donations, and there are a few tickets still available for this very special event. Please visit https://give.bgcorange.org/e/Pan or call 845/342-8833 (mention Team Peter Pan) and consider making a donation to our 2016 tip challenge, in order to help our kids fly into the future. We don’t want to see any lost boys (or girls) out there. Since “Neverland will always be the home of youth and joy and liberty, I’ll never grow up, never grow up, never grow up, not me.” Tickets for this outrageously fun event are only $75 (tax deductible) and include social hour with hors d’oeuvres, a dinner that will include a seafood station and “bottomless” beer, wine and soft drinks. Don’t want me to blow the fairy dust on you? Show me the money!

Preparing to do battle with Captain Hook, I’m reminded that “Neverland will always be the home of youth and joy and liberty.”

Brothers Finn and Aiden, front row, far right, were entranced by Ramona Jan’s puppets at the farmers market in Callicoon, NY.

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ARROWSBURG, NY — The Delaware Valley Arts Alliance’s Salon Series will present the screening of the documentary, “For the Sake of the Song: The Story of Anderson Fair,” on Saturday, March 5 at 2 p.m. at the Delaware Arts Center, 37 Main St. Directed by Bruce Bryant, “For the Sake of the Song” documents how a devoted community of artists, volunteers and patrons transform a politically subversive little neighborhood coffee house and restaurant into a unique American music institution. For over 40 years, Anderson Fair Retail Restaurant has quietly cultivated some of the most notable songwriters and performers in America, including Grammy Award-winning artists Nanci Griffith, Lyle Lovett and Lucinda Williams, all of whom appear in the film. Suggested donation is $10. For reservations call 845/2527576.

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WHERE AND WHEN Thurs., Mar. 3 Sustainable energy forum

HAWLEY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; SEEDS presents one of its free sustainable energy forums and dinner to members of the Wayne Pike Building Industry Associates at the Hawley Senior Community Center. Dinner will be served at 5:30. Presentations will be from 6-7pm with a Q&A session to follow. For information, call 570/245-1256.

Toddler story time

CALLICOON â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Thursdays 10:3011am at the Delaware Free Branch of the Western Sullivan Public Library. Six-week session for ages 18 months to 2 years. Explore early literacy with stories, songs, flannel boards and more. Registration required. Programs without 5 people pre-registered may be cancelled. Email kohara@rcls.org or call 845/887-4040.

Fri., Mar. 4 First Friday networking breakfast

MONTICELLO â&#x20AC;&#x201D; First Friday networking breakfast at Sullivan ARC, 203 Cimarron Rd., 7:45-9am. Catered by The Eagleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Nest of Bloomingburg, NY. Networking, breakfast, a 50/50 raffle and more. Cost: $15-$25. RSVP by 3pm on 3/3/16, 845/791-4200 or email office@ catskills.com.

Free computer support @ WSPL in JeďŹ&#x20AC;ersonville

JEFFERSONVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Free Computer Support every Friday at the Jeffersonville Branch of the Western Sullivan Public Library, 10am-2pm.

Pre-K story time at the library

MONTICELLO â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Pre-K story time at the Ethelbert B. Crawford Public Library, 10am. This program will continue to develop early literacy skills with stories and crafts. Free. 845/794-4660.

Sullivan County Celebrity Dinner

CALLICOON â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Boys and Girls Clubs of Town of Wallkill holds 8th annual Sullivan County Celebrity Dinner at the Villa Roma Resort and Conference Center, 6-10pm. This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s theme is â&#x20AC;&#x153;Storybook Characters on the Boardwalk.â&#x20AC;? Tickets: $75, includes social hour with hors dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ouevres, a dinner that includes a seafood station and more. Visit bgcorange.org.

Sat., Mar. 5 Early bird toddler story time

JEFFERSONVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Saturdays 9-9:30am at the Jeffersonville Branch of the Western Sullivan Public Library. Ages 18 months to 2 years explore early literacy with stories, songs, flannel boards and more. Six-week session. Use the back door as the library is not open at the time of this program. Registration required. Email kohara@rcls.org or call 845/482-4350.

Family story time

JEFFERSONVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Saturdays 1011am at the Jeffersonville Branch of the Western Sullivan Public Library. All ages welcome. Stories, songs, crafts and more. Six-week session. Registration required. Email kohara@rcls.org or call 845/482-4350.

WARNING: ATV's can be hazardous to operate. These are full-size machines designed to be ridden only by adults age 18 and older. For your safety: always wear a helmet and other protective clothing. Never carry passengers or engage in stunt driving. Polaris recommends that all ATV riders take a training course. For safety and training information, see your dealer or call Polaris at 1-800-328-9975.

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Free help with income tax preparation & ďŹ ling

REGION â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Free help with tax preparation and filing provided by AARP and RSVP (Retired Senior Volunteer Program) through April 12 by appointment at libraries in Liberty, Livingston Manor, Monticello, Grahamsville, Jeffersonville and Eldred, and at Cornell Cooperative Extension of Sullivan County. 845/807-0241.

Indoor farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; market at The Cooperage

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

Joseph in the Well at the Hawley Silk Mill

HAWLEY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Joseph in the Well, an original music project led by violinist-looper Joe Kye, at Harmony Presents at the Hawley Silk Mill, 8-10pm. Featuring violin, lush string loops, upright bass, and percussion, the performance draws from multiple genres, including rock, jazz and classical. www.harmonypresents.com.

Root cellars for vegetable storage

HONESDALE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Farmers from Anthill Farm and Nonnenmacher Acres discuss options for root cellaring--using natureâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s refrigerator to store food below ground in winter for free. From 10:3011:30 a.m. atWayne County Public Library, 1406 Main St. 570/253-1220.

Women artists of the Renaissance

SHOHOLA â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Women artists of the Renaissance and Baroque periods as well as work by local female artists will be on display at the Artistsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Market Community Center, 114 Richardson Ave. Opening reception from 4-6pm. Part of a celebration of Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s History Month, co-sponsored by the Barryville Area Arts Association.

Sun., Mar. 6 Free community classes

NARROWSBURG â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Free community classes at the Narrowsburg Union. Yoga with Susan Quinn: Adults Gentle Yoga, 7:30amâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;8:15am; Adults Vinyasa Flow, 8:30amâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;9:15am; Teens (13-17) Yoga and Mindfulness, 9:30amâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;10:15am. Dance classes with Catskill Dance Company: Modern Dance for Children, 10:30amâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;11:15am; Modern Dance for Adults, 11:30amâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;12:15pm.

Harvest America

HONESDALE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Harvest America event at Honesdale High School Auditorium, 6pm. Free admission, food, prizes, live music. Live stream of the larger Harvest America Prayer Rally event at AT&T Stadium in Dallas, TX.

North East Watercolor Society 2016 member exhibition

MIDDLETOWN â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Opening reception for North East Watercolor Society 2016 mmber show at Orange Hall Gallery/ Loft in Orange County Community College, 1-4:15pm. Watercolor demo at 2:30pm by signature artist Pat Morgan. Free and open to public. Gallery hours Mon. to Thurs. 9am-8pm; Fri. 9am-6pm. 845/439-4325.

Remembering Phil Ochs

HONESDALE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; RiverFolk Concerts presents a night of music commemorating the life and music of 1960s American protest singer Phil Ochs at The Cooperage, 5pm. The show will be hosted by Philâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sister, Sonny Ochs. Featuring Greg Greenway, Pat Wictor, Sharon Katz, Kim & Reggie Harris, and Colleen Kattau.

SUNY Sullivan open house

NARROWSBURG â&#x20AC;&#x201D; SUNY Sullivan holds an open house at the Narrowsburg Union, 11am-1pm. Sign up for new classes in painting, songwriting and drawing. Also, musician Kendy Gable hosts an open house for her new music school at the Narrowsburg Union, 10am-1pm.

Temari workshop

HONESDALE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Temari Workshop at Two Rivers Court Street Zendo, 926 Court St., 1-5:30pm with Myoki Nehemiah. Registration: $25 [TRZC members: $20]. http:// tworiverszen.org/retreats workshops.

Mon., Mar. 7 Free computer support @ WSPL in Callicoon

CALLICOON â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Free computer support every Monday at the Delaware Free Branch of the Western Sullivan Public Library, 1-5pm.

Toddler story time at the library

MONTICELLO â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Toddler story time at Ethelbert B. Crawford Public Library, 10am. This program uses rhymes, books, crafts and finger plays to develop skills that will help children get ready to read. 845/794-4660.

Tues., Mar. 8

Fri., Mar. 11

CPR Pro re-certiďŹ cation course

Fish fry dinner

HAWLEY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; CPR Pro Re-certification Course at Lackawaxen EMS, 6:30pm10:30pm. Cost: $25. Call 570/685-4022 to reserve your seat.

Story time at the library

MONTICELLO â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Evening story times at Ethelbert B. Crawford Public Library every other Tuesday at 4:30pm. This story time uses songs, games and other activities to build literacy and social skills. 845/794-4660.

Wed., Mar. 9 Free computer support @ WSPL in Narrowsburg

NARROWSBURG â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Free Computer Support every Wednesday at the TustenCochecton Branch of the Western Sullivan Public Library, 4-8pm.

Lenten soup lunch

PORT JERVIS â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Lenten soup lunch held on Wednesdays during Lent at Drew United Methodist Church, 12noon. Guest speaker from area churches each week. Cost: $3, includes soup, bread, beverage and dessert. 845/856-3423.

Preschool Story Time

NARROWSBURG â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Wednesdays 1011am at the Tusten-Cochecton Branch of the Western Sullivan Public Library in Narrowsburg. Six-week session for ages 3 to 6. Stories, songs, crafts and more. Registration required. Programs without 5 people pre-registered may be cancelled. Email kohara@rcls.org or call 845/252-3360.

Thurs., Mar. 10 Patriot Connectors meeting

HAWLEY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Patriot Connectors meeting at the Wallenpaupack High School library, social hour 6:30pm, meeting 7pm. Speaker will be Pike County Sheriff Phil Bueki. After there will be an open forum.

Stroke caregiver support group

LIBERTY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; National Stroke Association Caregiver Support Group at Achieve Rehab and Nursing Facility, 170 Lake St., 5:30-7pm. Open to all caregivers/family members of people who have suffered a stroke or related stroke symptoms. Refreshments served. 845/499-7832.

Toddler story time

CALLICOON â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Thursdays 10:30-11am at the Delaware Free Branch of the Western Sullivan Public Library in Callicoon. Six-week session for ages 18 months-2+. Explore early literacy with stories, songs, flannel boards and more. Registration required. Programs without 5 people pre-registered may be cancelled. Email kohara@rcls.org or call 845/887-4040.

MONTICELLO â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Fish fry dinner at Monticello Elks Lodge, 46 North St., 4-7pm. Sponsored by Monticello Kiwanis Club. Battered cod, breaded tilapia, corn bread, fries, corn on the cob, coleslaw, hush puppies and fruit cobber prepared by Jay Shore. Cost: $l0/ person. Eat in or take out. Tickets sold at door. 845/807-6332.

Free computer support @ WSPL in JeďŹ&#x20AC;ersonville

JEFFERSONVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Free Computer Support every Friday at the Jeffersonville Branch of the Western Sullivan Public Library, 10am-2pm.

Pre-K story time at the library

MONTICELLO â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Pre-K story time at Ethelbert B. Crawford Public Library, 10am. This program will continue to develop early literacy skills with stories and crafts. Free. 845/794-4660.

Sat., Mar. 12 Corned beef and cabbage dinner

YULAN â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Yulan Fire Departmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 45th annual corned beef and cabbage dinner at Yulan Firehouse, 5-8pm. Adults $14, children under 12, $6. Tickets can be purchased through members, or at the door. Free refreshments.

Corned beef and cabbage supper

CLARYVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Claryville Fire Department corned beef and cabbage supper, 4-7pm. Adults $13, children under 12 $8, under 5 years free. Beverage included. $50 from the dinner is donated to Claryville Reformed Church Food Pantry.

Early bird toddler story time

JEFFERSONVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Saturdays 9-9:30am at the Jeffersonville library. Six-week early literacy session for ages 18 months-2+. Use the back door as the library is not open at the time of this program. Registration required. kohara@rcls. org or call 845/482-4350.

Family story time

JEFFERSONVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Saturdays 10-11am at the Jeffersonville Branch of the Western Sullivan Public Library. All ages welcome. Stories, songs, crafts, and more. 6-week session. Registration required. Email kohara@rcls.org or call 845/482-4350.

Free help with income tax

High school student art show

MILFORD â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Delaware Valley High School student art show at the ARTery Gallery, opening reception, 6-9pm. On display until April 4.

Food for Thought series

ONESDALE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Wayne Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sustainable farmers present their annual Food for Thought series Saturdays, March 5, 12 and 19 at Wayne County Public Library, 1406 Main St. On March 5 at 10:30 a.m. there will be a talk about root cellaringâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;storing food below ground in natureâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s winter, underground refrigeratorâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;by farmers from The Anthill Farm and Nonnenmacher Acres. On March 12, former farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; market cook Jane Bollinger and Alicia Anderson of Lackawaxen Farm Company cook and share recipes for local vegetables that are available during this late winter season. On March 19, Roger Hill of Treeline Farms and Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Neillâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Orchard explores how to add specially prepared charcoal to your soil to increase the soilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s capacity hold and reslease nutrients and buffer weather extremes. Call Elizabeth at 570/253-1220 for information.

18 • MARCH 3-9, 2016

THE RIVER REPORTER

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AKE HUNTINGTON, NY — On Saturday, February 20, the Sullivan West Bulldogs became Division 5 champions after defeating second-ranked Tri-Valley Bears, topping off a highly successful season. The boys team defeated its rivals by a close four points. One of the most highly anticipated races of the day—the boys 1600 meter relay—featured star runners Ayden Gann, junior; Hunter Flynn, senior; Michael Mullally, sophomore; and former sprinter, Aidan Sensiba, junior. The relay team beat its competition by a wide margin to secure victory for the boys. The Lady Bulldogs had a phenomenal performance on Saturday, destroying the Bears by 130 points. They sustained a lead from the beginning of the meet and kept it intact all the way through to the win. Regarding his team’s success, Coach Joe Seidl said, “To the girls’ credit, we have won the indoor title three years in a row. They are a very talented team, but the reason they won by so much is truly a testament to their hard work and dedication to excellence. It was a full team effort.” When asked what kind of hard work the girls put in during the track season, Seidl said, “Track is really about preparation. A successful track and field athlete is a fully conditioned athlete. Early in the season, a significant amount of time Ayden Gann is spent on building a solid running base and core strength. In addition, countless hours of specific skill training are required for the jumps, hurdles and throwing events.” Not only was this a successful year for the entire team, but it was a record-setting season for junior Ayden Gann. This is Gann’s fifth year running track. He joined the team in seventh grade, and says that right away he knew track would be his favorite sport. He played soccer since childhood, but this year decided to join the cross country team instead. Clearly, the switch paid off. This season alone, Gann has set the school’s mile record and the all-

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ATVers raise funds for kids SULLIVAN COUNTY, NY — The Sullivan County ATV Association held its annual charity ride benefiting Sullivan County families of children with special needs on Sunday, February 21. This year’s 30-mile self-guided ride had more than 400 participants, according to Tony Poli, left, pictured here with fundraisers Matt Miller, Kevin Walden and Andre Miller. The organization has raised more than $196,000 since its inception in 1999, all of which stays right here in Sullivan County. For more information visit www.scatvny.com or call 845/721-6071.

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ONESDALE, PA — The Wayne/ Pike Farm Bureau will host a farm safety day at the Park Street Complex on Saturday, March 19. Farmers, firefighters, rescue personnel and machinery dealers are all invited to attend. Beginning at 10 a.m., farm safety expert Dave Hill will present important information about hazardous gases on the farm and working in confined spaces. There will be three hands-on stations featuring a computer PTO, corn picker and safety equipment. Dave Messersmith from Wayne County Extension will cover the topic of pesticide safety and handling. Hill will then return to the podium to talk about avoiding fires and creating an emergency action plan for your farm. The program runs to 2 p.m., and lunch will be provided by the Wayne/Pike Farm Bureau. Please call Karl Eisenhauer at 570/226-1644 or Bonnie LaTourette at 570/729-8499 by March 12 to reserve your meal.

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EGION — The New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is inviting college students to apply for one of 21 summer internships at offices throughout the watershed. The vast majority of these opportunities are paid internships in the fields related to science and engineering. Those accepted into the summer internship program will have the chance to work alongside scientists, engineers, planners and other professionals who help run the water supply for the largest city in the United States. “Our summer internship program is a great opportunity for college students to explore their field of study by working alongside world-class engineers and scientists who operate, maintain and protect New York City’s water supply,” DEP Commissioner Emily Lloyd said. “I encourage college students from the watershed and surrounding regions to apply for these excellent internships.” The intern positions available include summer work associated with upstate water quality laboratories, water quality field operations, engineering, wastewater facilities, community water connections, wildlife biology, natural resources, stormwater management, and science and research. The internships are located at DEP’s offices in Delaware, Sullivan, Ulster and Westchester counties. Applications are due by April 1. For more information visit www.nyc. gov/html/dep/html/job_opportunities/ icims_internships.shtml.

CCE Sullivan hosts farming classes for beginners

IBERTY, NY— A four-part, educational series of beginning farmer classes will kick off with a general “Introduction to Farming” class on Thursday, March 10, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County (CCESC) will offer the program series at its Gerald J. Skoda Extension Education Center on 64 Ferndale-Loomis Rd., unless otherwise noted. In this first class, CCESC educators Michelle Lipari and Melinda Meddaugh will cover the rules and regulations associated with farming. Discussion will include getting started with a farm, zoning and lease options, agriculture assessment and business plan development, and various marketing considerations. Other sessions will be “Common Diseases of Small Ruminants,” from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, April 14, led by Dr. Joseph D’Abbraccio of Catskill Veterinary Services; “Introduction to Poultry,” on Thursday, May 12 from 6 to 8 p.m. led by CCESC educator Michelle Lipari; “Vegetable Farm Tour,” on Wednesday, June 8 from 6 to 8 p.m., at Gorzynski Ornery Farm in Narrowsburg. The cost is $15 per person per class, $10 per CCESC enrollee per class, or $30 per enrollee for the entire series. Anyone can enroll in CCESC for an annual contribution of $25. Scholarships are available for this educational program, made possible through donations from Sullivan Renaissance. In the event of financial hardship or special needs, the public should contact the office. Space is limited and pre-registration with non-refundable payment is required. Registration and more information can be obtained by calling CCESC at 845/2926180, emailing sullivan@cornell.edu, or visiting www.sullivancce.org. Payment can be made in advance by check, cash, or credit. Additional donations for CCESC programs are appreciated.

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RIVER TALK

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Not to be outdone, one of the resident eagles flew close in the afternoon. A bald eagle is a powerful, fast flyer when it needs to be, but its preferred method for long-distance flying is soaring, catching a ride on thermals and ridge lift with its large wings. The eagleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s soaring ability outperforms even the best manmade sailplanes.

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he third Saturday in February was a sunny, mild day along the Delaware River at the Lackawaxen confluence. This is a good spot to see wintering eagles from December into March, and Eagle Institute volunteers are present during weekends with spotting scopes and binoculars to help visitors in observing these majestic birds. It has been a mild winter with little river ice, but resident and migrant eagles can still be seen there with a little patience. Eagles are not the only bird that can be seen there, however. Waterfowl such as mallards and Canada geese winter on the river where open water can be found, and migrants and transients like buffleheads and green-winged teals can be found on the river when they pass through. Some of these species can also be seen on the river year round. To watch waterfowl in the air is a study of the dynamics of flight. Their seemingly effortless wing strokes produce lift and thrust, which overcome the forces of gravity and drag. Waterfowl are efficient flyers. They have to be, for some species migrate thousands of miles in formation. The images for this weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s column were all taken on that mild Saturday afternoon. Behold and enjoy the afternoon river flight.

This female mallard seems to communicate speed as it flies close by. Its body is streamlined and all the feathers lie flat for maximum lift and thrust and minimum drag. The trailing-edge flight feathers on the wing are slightly flexible, which aids efficiency.

These common mergansers exhibit another trait of flying waterfowl: the ability to fly in close formation. Waterfowl frequently fly in formation, and as this flight shows, they frequently fly in wing-beat cadence. It is believed that trailing birds in a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Vâ&#x20AC;? formation get some lift from the generated wingtip vortices from the bird in front of it.

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