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Delaware Riverkeeper calls FERC biased Lawsuit filed in federal court

By FRITZ MAYER

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ASHINGTON, DC — The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), the agency that approves pipelines and other gas and oil infrastructure projects, is the the subject of a federal lawsuit filed on March 2 by the Delaware Riverkeeper Network (DRN.) The suit alleges that FERC’s process for approving projects is “infected by structural bias, violating due process rights in violation of the Fifth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.” DRN for some time has alleged that FERC is biased in favor of energy companies and against those who may oppose energy funding because FERC receives its entire operating budget through fees paid by companies who routinely seek permits from FERC. DRN said in a press release that it is seeking changes to the way FERC is funded and other changes “to make it accountable and consistent with democratic governance.”

FERC has jurisdiction over Millennium Pipeline’s Eastern System Upgrade Project in the Upper Delaware Valley, which includes the expansion of a compressor station in Hancock, and a new compressor station near Eldred.

With the proliferation of gas wells in the Marcellus Shale in Pennsylvania, numerous new pipeline and upgrade projects are in the works. They are meant to carry the gas to points east toward New York City and its suburbs, as well as some that could be used to ship gas overseas in the form of liquid natural gas (LNG).

The press release from DRN specifically mentions the PennEast Pipeline that would begin in Luzerne County, PA and end in Mercer County, NJ, which has generated strong opposition. DNR writes,

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“As proposed, PennEast will disturb over 2,400 acres of land, convert over 400 acres of forested land to open land, cross 234 water bodies, and impact over 55 acres of wetlands. The PennEast Pipeline would have immense impact on thousands of Americans because of FERC’s approval process, which grants the power of eminent domain and bypasses all state and local regulations.

“Due process requires that an adjudicative agency be neutral in its decisionmaking process,” the suit argues. “Moreover, the Constitution not only mandates that adjudicative proceedings be free of actual bias—the Constitution also forbids the mere appearance of bias in adjudications. Since FERC is responsible for approving projects to generate all of its budgetary income, with the natural gas pipeline program being a substantial portion of its overall budget, FERC faces a conflict of interest, resulting in bias toward approving natural gas pipeline projects and impermissibly favoring pipeline company interests.”

In the past, FERC has approved two to four new pipelines a year in Pennsylvania. Because of the gas boom in the state, in the past four years, FERC has granted approval to 34 new pipelines in Pennsylvania. Once FERC has approved a project, the company has the authority to take the private land needed for the project by eminent domain, so while the landowner may try to negotiate the best price for the land, he or she can’t stop the process from going forward.

FERC decisions are not reviewed by Congress or the executive branch, but can only be opposed in court. Since 1986 FERC has approved every project submitted to it. FERC has not responded to inquiries from reporters about the lawsuit.

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Copyrighted photo by Charlie Hoffman

This shot of Hawk’s Nest is a finalist in a national contest.

Local photographer a finalist

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AWK’S NEST, NY — This section of Route 97 in Orange County is a familiar sight to most in the region, providing breathtaking views of the Delaware River. It also served as the foundation for a photograph by Tusten photographer Charlie Hoffman, who entered the picture in a contest sponsored by Corel

Discovery Center.

The contest was called Matter of Time, and entries “captured special moments in time, or expressed the concept of time….”

This entry showcasing Hawk’s Nest was called “Time Flies” and was one of about 20 finalists announced in February.

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

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Wolf increases minimum wage for some workers

By FRITZ MAYER

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ARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf seems to be taking a page out of New York State Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s playbook. Wolf, like Cuomo, can’t convince his state’s legislative body to increase the minimum wage for workers across the board, so like Cuomo, Wolf has passed an executive order Contributed photo to increase the minimum wage for Pennsylvania Gov. some workers in a move he can make Tom Wolf unilaterally.

The current minimum wage is $7.25 an hour, one of the lower minimums in the country. Wolf’s order would set the minimum for state workers and those who work for state contactors to $10.15. The executive order is likely the only way that Wolf can achieve any progress in this area, because the Democratic governor is still locked in a battle with the Republican-controlled House and Senate over this year’s and next year’s budgets.

Wolf signed the executive order, and while there are very few state workers that make less than $10.15 per hour, Wolf said the action is significant.

“Since the beginning of my administration, I have made creating good paying jobs, increasing efficiency, and achieving cost savings in state government top priorities,” said Wolf. “An increase in the minimum wage will achieve efficiency and cost savings for state government, reduce state expenditures on income support programs, and give valued employees a well-deserved raise.”

According to a press release from Wolf’s office, “The inflation-adjusted hourly earnings of the bottom fifth of Pennsylvania workers are lower today than they were in 1979. The current minimum wage of $7.25 per hour has 18% less purchasing power than the minimum wage had in 1979. A full-time, year-round worker earning the current minimum wage earns less than the federal poverty threshold for a family of two. Studies have consistently shown that increases in the minimum wage have not reduced the employment of low-wage workers.”

Not surprisingly, Republicans criticized the move. Sen. Jake Corman issued a statement on what he called Wolf’s symbolic executive order: “With this action, Gov. Wolf again demonstrates that he has absolutely no ability or desire to work with the legislature on policy initiatives... choosing to take symbolic executive action on this issue instead of working with the legislature underscores his failures to collaborate.”

Like 20 other states, Pennsylvania is pegged to the federal minimum wage rate of $7.25 an hour, which was fixed at its current rate 10 years ago. The mayors of some of Pennsylvania cities, such as Pittsburg Mayor Bill Peduto, are in the process of, or are considering moving the minimums of their cities even higher than $10.15 to $12 or more.

Some 14 states now have minimum wages that are higher than $10 per hour.

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DRBC to meet in Hawley

IN BRIEF Anti SLAPP legislation gaining support HARRISBURG, PA — Eight months after the PA Senate voted overwhelmingly in favor of his bill to stop corporations from filing lawsuits against people or groups just to quiet them, state Sen. Larry Farnese on March 4 said he is pleased to hear that Philadelphia City Council is supporting the idea and urging the legislature to finish the job.

Farnese said, “My anti-SLAPP proposal will help every community in Pennsylvania that wants to ensure true First Amendment protections for their residents.

Corporations and well-heeled organizations should not be allowed to violate the constitutional rights of private citizens and groups who voice their opposition to them but cannot afford to fight them in court.”

The Senate adopted Farnese’s SB 95 on a 48-1 vote on June 30, 2015. The bill is now before the House Judiciary Committee, where it has been since July 6.

SLAPP stands for Strategic Lawsuit against Public Participation. If it becomes law, it would set up a motion to dismiss that would allow for an expedited response in the courts to quickly determine if a lawsuit is frivolous, or a SLAPP. It would also trigger a “loser pays” clause if it is decided a lawsuit was baseless.

Bonacic bill protects correction officers ALBANY, NY — Sen. John J. Bonacic issued the following statement on the passage of his legislation, S.1900, which would protect correctional employees by enhancing penalties when inmates intentionally expectorate on correction officers. The bill would provide that such behavior would be classified as aggravated harassment of an employee, a Class E felony. A previous version of this legislation passed the Senate in 2014 and 2015.

“I am proud to sponsor this bill, which would provide some additional protections to employees of correctional facilities,” said Bonacic. “Working in corrections is a dangerous job, and this legislation goes a long way to safeguard the brave men and women who serve in these facilities. By prohibiting the tossing, throwing, expelling and expectorating of any bodily fluid, the men and women serving in our corrections facilities will know that the inmates will face further criminal prosecution if they decide to act in this way, and not risk the spread of infectious disease caused by these acts. The Assembly must pass this bill now.”

HAWLEY, PA — The Delaware River Basin Commission (DRBC) Regulated Flow Advisory Committee (RFAC) will meet on Tuesday, April 5 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Lake Wallenpaupack Environmental Learning Center, 126 PPL Dr. The advocacy group Friends of the Upper Delaware River (FUDR) advises: “The fate of the next river management plan that impacts the cold water ecosystem of the Upper Delaware River and the economic and ecological health of the entire river system hangs in the balance.

“On April 5, 2016 the entire Delaware River conservation community expects that the five key decision makers from PA, NY, NJ, DE, and NYC who must unanimously approve this plan are coming to Hawley, PA to provide us with a progress update and to hear our concerns and ideas about the future of the river.

“Let’s fill the room and make sure the decision makers know that the management of this river affects more than 15 million lives, and a transparent process with the full participation of all watershed stakeholders is critical. Tell them we need a plan that protects aquatic habitat, provides for multiple water resource needs from upstate NY to the Delaware Bay, ensures consistent water releases/flows for recreational enjoyment, and enhances tourism opportunities to help those who rely on the river for their economic livelihoods.”

DEC reminds ice anglers to remove fishing shanties by March 15 ALBANY, NY — All ice fishing shanties must be removed from ice on water bodies by March 15, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) reminded ice anglers on March 7. Due to the warm winter and the forecast early arrival of spring-like conditions, owners are advised to remove ice fishing shanties early.

Shanties that fall partially through the ice may be difficult to remove and also create hazards for snowmobiles and other motorized vehicles on the ice. Shanties that remain after the ice has melted away (ice out) also present navigation hazards for boats.

State regulations that require ice shanties to be removed are based on the average date when good ice still exists on waters, not on the actual thickness of ice. Shanties must be removed by March 15 even if the ice on a water body is still thick.

Shanty owners who don’t remove their shanties can be ticketed and would face a maximum possible fine of $100.

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Sending free-range kids down the goat path Sullivan Renaissance tackles county health woes

By LINDA DROLLINGER

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ETHEL, NY — “We’ve unwalked ourselves as a species,” said the fast-talking, race-walking guy with the un-American ideas, biting wit and moustache from a previous century.

Mark Fenton (www.markfenton.com), former host of the PBS television series “America’s Walking” and keynote speaker at the March 5 Sullivan Renaissance Conference & Expo at Bethel Woods, was explaining why Sullivan County is a model for all that is wrong with modern life.

According to Fenton, American life now revolves around cars and their operating requirements, not people and their needs.

The consequences: physical inactivity, streets hostile to pedestrians and cyclists, and children dependent on parents for transport to and from daily activities.

The results: an obesity epidemic caused in twin parts by physical inactivity and poor nutrition, 365,000 premature deaths per year, and children robbed of spontaneous social and play activities as well as the initiative instilled by walking.

Fenton asked the audience of baby boomers and their elders to close their

eyes and recall happy early childhood play. Then he asked them to turn to their neighbors and describe that play activity.

Many said stick ball or kick the can. Others said riding a bicycle. Some remembered secret clubhouse meetings and tree fort adventures.

Those activities, Fenton said, made them free-range kids, unlike today’s children who can’t venture out unless a car and licensed driver are available.

The shortcuts, alleyways and trails that kids of yesteryear trod between home and destination are called goat paths, the human equivalent of animal watering hole paths—direct routes to popular destinations.

During Fenton’s two-day walking audit of Sullivan County, he found dozens of goat paths and was nearly arrested— twice. Most paths were inaccessible, blocked by padlocked fences and “No Trespassing” signs. Attempts to navigate them ended in police action—twice.

Fenton believes public policy should honor goat paths as a first step in reclaiming what has been lost to dependence on cars, making them safe and accessible for walkers, cyclists and wheelchairs, and

connecting them to sidewalks, transit hubs and recreational trails.

Following Fenton’s presentation, the annual Sullivan Renaissance awards were presented in six categories.

The Spirit Award for outstanding dedication and service went to David Harrington, who started a community garden providing free fresh produce to people served by Sullivan County Federation for the Homeless.

Beaverkill Studio in Parksville and Catskill Mountains Resort in Barryville shared the Transformation Award for substantial renovation best practices that resulted in major aesthetic enhancement.

“A Friend in Need,” a Facebook group started by a few friends that has grown to 4,000 members who daily help neighbors perform large and small chores for each other, received the Collaboration Award.

The Spark Award for young people who make a difference in their communities and germinate volunteerism went to Maura Kelly of Tri-Valley Central School and Erin Sumfleth of Sullivan West High School.

The Center for Discovery’s Hurleyville Renaissance project earned it the Revival

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Sen. John Bonacic is pictured at one of the vendor displays at the Sullivan Renaissance Conference.

While pedaling, a fruit smoothie is being blended.

Award for outstanding efforts to improve the town’s appearance, commerce and tourism, giving it a renewed sense of place.

The Homestead School in Glen Spey received the Earth Award for commitment to environmental stewardship through education and sustainable practices and for passing that legacy on to the next generations. Opened in 1978, the school’s focus is on experiential learning, academic rigor and character development.

Will Sullivan legislature block Democratic Party vote?

Cora Edwards won the election, but legislature may withhold approval

By FRITZ MAYER

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ONTICELLO, NY — People in Sullivan County have been paying more attention than usual to the Board of Elections (BOE) commissioners. In part, it is because of the unprecedented deal reached between a small block of Hasidic voters in the Village of Bloomingburg and the Board of Elections. Many people in the village say the BOE caved to the demands of people who don’t live in the village and have no right to vote there. The lawsuit related to the deal is presumably why the current Democratic BOE commissioner, Ann Prusinski, is resigning effective March 11.

In every BOE office in New York State, there is a Republican commissioner and a Democratic commissioner.

The Republican BOE Commissioner for Sullivan County, Laurie Benjamin, was nominated to fill former Legislator Rodney Gaebel’s vacant seat after he passed away recently. At the time of filling that vacancy, the then-Democratic majority legislature confirmed Laurie Benjamin unanimously within the 45-day timeframe under New York State election law.

In filling Prusinski’s vacancy, there were at least two prominent Democrats interested in running for the position: former county Legislator Cora Edwards and former legislative chair and former Division of Family Services Commissioner Chris Cunningham.

In previous elections of BOE commissioners, and before the press brought attention surrounding the lawsuit and its unprecedented outcome into the media spotlight, such elections usually went unnoticed by the general public and interest was mainly limited to committee members

from each party. Edwards posted her initial letter of interest on social media and press announcements, and she followed up with individual Democratic party members throughout the county by emails, phone calls and personal visits.

On March 2, members of the Sullivan County Democratic Committee cast “weighted” votes: 2,663 for Edwards and 2,518 for Chris Cunningham, handing a hardwon victory to Edwards.

Now, according to New York State election law, the chair of the Democratic Committee must ensure that “a certificate of recommendation to fill such vacancy shall be filed no later than 45 days after the vacancy was created,” with the legislative clerk. The chair of the Democratic Committee, Donna Schick, announced to members that she would submit the certificate on March 7. Cunningham let it be known that he was “no longer a candidate for this position,” and he wanted that to be clear to members of the Democratic Committee and the legislature.

The legislature must next vote on the nomination within 30 days. Even before the vote was held, however, Edwards received a call from a member of the legislature telling her that she should drop her effort to be elected to avoid embarrassment, because, the legislator said, even if the majority of the Democratic Party nominated her, the legislature would not approve her confirmation.

A day after her victory, multiple sources close to the situation began saying that some legislators are trying to derail the election results.

It’s not clear, however, that reversing or ignoring the election results through the legislature would withstand

a legal challenge. Case law suggests that the courts would not look kindly on legislators who attempt to override the judgment of the voters in favor of their own judgment.

In the case of Baker v. Kalil in 1992, the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors—acting in the same capacity as Sullivan Legislature—named a BOE commissioner before the Democratic Party had the opportunity to select a candidate of its own. The Democratic Committee later met and did select a different candidate, and the court action was brought to decide which candidate would ultimately serve.

An appellate court ordered that the commissioner selected by the Board of Supervisors be removed from office and the party committee’s recommendation be appointed as BOE commissioner. The circumstances are not the same, but the vote of the committee won out over the desires of the board of supervisors.

Asked what she expected to happen in this case, Edwards said, “I am confident that the Sullivan County Legislature will do the right thing and confirm the nominee chosen by the majority of the Sullivan County Democratic Committee last Wednesday March 2, 2016. I am enthusiastic about working with the team there for the upcoming elections, and I look forward to doing a good job for the people of Sullivan County.”

Edwards said she campaigned for the position “because I believe in local democracy. It would certainly be a big blow to local democracy if the Sullivan County Legislature decided not to uphold the will of the voters in this nomination. Shouldn’t we have this election result be confirmed in the board of elections commission itself?”

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THE RIVER REPORTER

NYC seeking river panel’s hydro plan support

By DAVID HULSE

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ARROWSBURG, NY — Two representatives of New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) last week came before the monthly meeting of the Upper Delaware Council looking for help.

Their appearance was only the second time in the UDC’s 28-year history that a DEP representative had appeared before the panel’s monthly meeting.

Adam Bosch and Jessica Garigliano were seeking a statement of support in Congress for the city’s efforts to win an extension of its May 2014 Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) permit (No. 13287) to construct a 14.08-MW hydroelectric station at the outflow of the Cannonsville Reservoir dam. The $72 million project was then projected to provide up to $2 million in annual revenues for the city.

The city then had announced plans to begin construction in 2016, but Bosch said that following last summer’s subsurface leakage incident during test borings, “there is clearly no wish to start, given the information we got about subsurface conditions.”

Bosch said the problem is that the permit expires in May, and given the city’s extensive procurement process, it would take at least 18 months to hire consultants, who would then be tasked to find out whether a re-designed project could be safe as well as fiscally feasible. Their subsequent study would take another year.

Bosch said the city now needs eight years to complete the work, and on March 2 filed for a two-year “stay” extension of its permit. The stay would require action in Congress. “The state’s congressional delegation has asked us to get letters of support,” Bosch said.

Highland’s Andy Boyar moved that UDC provide the letter, but Chairman Fred Peckham of Hancock said the action should be discussed in committee. “The Delaware County Co-op was originally to do the project, but now it’s a city project,” Peckham said.

“We wanted to control the project on our dam. If there were to be inadequacies, we wanted them to be on us or our consultant,” Bosch said.

The hydro project is part of the city’s greenhouse-gasreduction plan, “but our main business is water,” Bosch said. Even with an extension, he said the cost of redesign

would be the deciding factor in city plans to continue the project.

If no extension is granted, Garigliano said, the project would be opened to others, “but if analysis says it’s inappropriate, a new permit wouldn’t be allowed,” she said.

Bosch admitted that the location of the groundwater (aquifer) that was struck by last summer’s test borings was known before last summer. “The borings were for the foundation. There was a mistake… no question,” Bosch said.

Fremont’s Jim Greier asked why, given knowledge of the aquifer, the drilling was done at all.

“It’s the way it was done. [The work is] subject to legal action,” Bosch said.

The Cannonsville Reservoir is the newest of New York City’s 19 reservoirs, placed in service in 1964.

In other business the council noted receipt of letters of concern from the Wayne County Planning/GIS Department and the National Park Service regarding PennDOT’s recent closure of the Skinners Falls Bridge over the Delaware River.

Port Jervis sidewalks addressed

By ANYA TIKKA

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ORT JERVIS, NY — A Safe Sidewalk project prompted discussion at the Port Jervis Common Council meeting on February 22, bringing back to life the old debate about the city’s bluestone paving, and who’s responsible—and liable—for maintenance and accidents.

Pieces of sidewalk are missing in several places, and while everyone wants safe walkways, there were questions about what substance they should be made of.

Residential front yards also came under scrutiny when Local Law Seven was discussed. The city wants concrete, not blacktop, for sidewalks in front yards. Wayne Kidney from the First Ward asked if walkways to the doors would be included under the new law, and the council members explained they were not part of the law.

Resident Judith Tompkins said, “My parents have blacktop. The city is now... a dictatorship. Concrete is lot more expensive. I’m 100% against this. [I] can’t afford… to pay for concrete.”

Mayor Kelly Decker explained not many people are objecting to green space in

front of properties, and the law arose because people were blacktopping their whole front yard.

Councilmember David Bavoso explained both Middletown and Newburgh have the same law.

Councilmember Bob Ritchie stated that over time it becomes a parking lot if blacktop is used. “The law is you can’t park in front of the house, keep it green.

In sidewalks, do whatever you want.”

Councilmember Stan Siegel was ready to do battle if Safe Sidewalks required abandoning bluestone. He said, “A lot of people want their bluestone. It would be a court battle for me.”

One main obstacle for bluestone, however, is that it can’t be made to comply with the Americans with Disabilities ACT (ADA), as it’s not smooth. “It has gaps between the plates, and a wheelchair trying to go over those gaps would have difficulty. If we skip over it, is the city liable for it?” the presenter Ted Otteny from CHA Engineering asked.

Another set of problems are the sewers and gas lines under the sidewalk. Years from now, if and when sewers have to be

renewed or gas lines upgraded, if there were a different material from concrete, the material would not be replaced.

“From lessons learned, we have to shy away from [bluestone] for the future problems. They will be torn out. If there’s bluestone on the property, they will not be replaced with same,” Otteny said.

Some residents protested government interference, saying the homeowners should be allowed to have different materials.

“Perhaps there’s a way to plan to make the concrete look like maybe slate to avoid legal problems?” a resident wondered.

Otteny continued, “I didn’t see a lot of good shape bluestone. Most of it is broken up to pieces.” He added that aesthetic consistency is important, and that the Tree Commission has offered to plant trees in places were bluestone is removed. The Safe Sidewalks project will move forward.

In other business, Local Law Five came under scrutiny, when the city proposed a $600 transfer tax to be paid by the buyer on real estate transactions.

“This is yet another tax for the people,” a resident who has property for sale complained.

Siegel claimed a realtor told him recently in the last 420 days only 61 properties were sold in Port Jervis, for an average of $65,000, and he opposed the fee.

“People just don’t have the money today.

I think it’s a great thing to do, but not right now. I’m asking for a moratorium, so people can get themselves together and we don’t force people out… until economy and people get better.” The council voted to reject the current proposal, and to possibly come back with a different number later.

Local Law Six about snow and ice removal on sidewalks near fire hydrants caused more comments about enforcement, fines, inspections and compliance.

Suggestions were to use firefighters, and possibly public works personnel to shovel after storms.

Bavoso said clearing at least a foot near hydrants was not different from clearing the sidewalk, and no overtime should be paid to DPW. “Private citizens could get hurt. If it’s an elderly widow… make sure they clear it for her.” The proposal was passed.

Mysteryland’s parent files chapter seven

By FRITZ MAYER

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ETHEL, NY — The Mysteryland weekend is still on this year and scheduled to take place on June 10 to 13, even though the parent company of the organization—SFX Entertainment—has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.

SFX filed for bankruptcy in February and hired FTI Consulting to help it restructure its debt with an eye toward selling the company once it is profitable again.

SFX has about $300 million of debt, but a group of exist-

ing bondholders has given the company $115 million to pay for normal business operations while it restructures.

Chapter 11 protects the company from its creditors.

Robert Sillerman, the former chief executive officer of the company has been forced out of that office, but he retains his title of chairman of the board. The bondholders now have control of the company, which was delisted from the NASDAQ on February 10.

According to Billboard Magazine, Sillerman has a long history in the entertainment business. The magazine writes, “Sillerman created a different SFX Enter-

tainment in the ‘90s. Sillerman owned radio and television stations in the ‘70s and ‘80s. Following a change in regulation that allowed for ownership of more than one class of radio station in the same market, Sillerman aggregated stations into what would become SFX Broadcasting, selling to Capstar in 1997 for $1.2 billion. Next, Sillerman took the same approach in buying small and regional concert promoters and built SFX Entertainment, which was sold to Clear Channel in 2000 for $4.4 billion and later spun off and rebranded as Live Nation.”

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THE RIVER REPORTER

Fritz seeking PA Assembly seat

By DAVID HULSE

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ONESDALE, PA — Wayne County Commissioner Jonathan Fritz is seeking the Republican nomination for vacant 111th District seat in the April 26 primary election.

Official word of Fritz’s candidacy came to the commissioners last week in an order from County Court Judge Raymond Hamill naming county treasurer Brian Field to serve on the county elections board in Fritz’s stead during his candidacy.

Republican incumbent Rep. Sandra Major created the vacancy in deciding against seeking re-election in the district, which covers most of eastern and central Susquehanna County as well as most of northern and western Wayne.

Fritz, a Honesdale resident, is employed as general manager and head of sales for a local machinery and equipment dealership. He previously served two terms as Mayor of Honesdale Borough and began his second term as county commissioner in January. He and his wife Donna Fritz have three pre-teen children.

Fritz says his goal would be to encourage job growth in the region. “We’ve been sorely lacking in business minded leadership,” he said.

Despite the travel requirements, Fritz said he has his family’s support in run-

ning. “Donna was for it immediately. The kids took a little more convincing.” In any event, “Somebody’s got to do it,” he added.

Fritz has two opponents. Jerry Birmelin of South Canaan Township in Wayne wants to return to Harrisburg. Birmelin served as 139th District representative for 22 years before retiring in 2006.

Alan T. Hall is the third candidate.

Like Fritz, Hall began a second term as a Susquehanna County commissioner in January and serves as chair of the panel. Hall is a lifelong Hallstead Borough resident who served 15 years on the Blue Ridge School District Board of Education.

Hall is employed as a tax advisor and is a licensed real estate agent.

In other business, the commissioners received PennDOT approval of a new increased fare schedule for the Area Agency on Aging’s shared-ride program. The new fare structure would increase the base fare (up to a four-mile ride) to $20, with incremental increases to $80 for rides of 50 miles and more. However, the approval letter warned that the 18% increase “can cause ridership to decline to the extent that revenue collected after the increase is less than before.”

The commissioners were also copied on Damascus Township Supervisors’ letter to PennDOT seeking state plans and timeframe for repairs of the recently closed Skinners Falls Bridge over the Delaware River at Milanville.

Facts about solar arrays

By STEPHEN STUART

A TRR photo by David Hulse

Wayne County Commissioners Brian Smith and Jonathan Fritz are pictured with staff and program clients of the county’s Office of Behavioral and Developmental Programs and Early Intervention as the commissioners named March Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. An estimated 1,000 residents are impacted by developmental disabilities, program director Peggy Wilson said.

Wilson highlighted the performance of program coordinators who work with local families to provide homes for children in the program. Wilson said more families are needed and asked that those interested call her office at 570/253-9200.

The supervisors also requested one or more informational meetings in both states to address the impacts of the bridge closure on both sides of the river.

They further signed off on an agreement allowing the Orion Gas Pipeline expansion project of the access road for county property in Berlin Township, and reappointed Craig Rickard and Mary Beth Wood to the NEPA Economic Development Agency’s board of directors.

Liberty man arrested for parole warrant

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OWN OF THOMPSON, NY — On March 5 at approximately 6 p.m., the Sullivan County Sheriff’s Patrol responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle in a driveway on Dillon Farm Road in the Town of Thompson. Deputy Joseph Calvello located and stopped the vehicle just after it left the scene.

A passenger who was riding in the car, Charles Shortridge, 52, of Liberty, gave a false name. He was observed trying to throw his ID away when the deputy approached the car. Further investigation revealed that Shortridge was wanted on a parole warrant.

Shortridge made news in 2012 when he was implicated in an extortion scheme involving bail money and the theft of a Torah scroll from the Landfield Avenue Synagogue in Monticello. The

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Torah was eventually recovered, but Shortridge and his associate Chris Colvill filed a lawsuit against the synagogue claiming possible exposure to asbestos.

The pair had previously performed maintenance work for the synagogue. Shortridge was paroled this past September from the Woodbourne State Correctional Facility after serving a sentence for forgery. Shortridge has previously served time in state prison including a 1982 conviction for manslaughter in Oneida County where he was accused of dismembering his victim.

Shortridge was charged as a parole absconder for false impersonation. He was arraigned before Town of Thompson Judge Sharon Jankiewicz and sent to the Sullivan County Jail without bail.

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recent story in The River Reporter about a town’s questions regarding a potential application for a permit to build a large-scale solar array prompts this fact sheet. Note first that the type of solar array intended to be built is called a solar “farm,” but it is not a farm. “Farm” is defined as an area of land used for growing crops or animals.

What this article addresses is, in reality, a utility-scale solar array engineered, designed and built to sell power via the electric grid to prescribed customers.

Q. Will a solar array of this size require the clearcutting of at least 10 acres of forest?

A. That depends on a number of factors.

First, if a town has zoning standards in place that regulate utility-scale solar arrays, clearcutting could be limited or not permitted in the development standard.

Second, forested land may not be the best choice for the solar developer. The preparation of a site for an array is factored in to the overall return on investment of the funders (aka investors) of the project.

Q. What will happen if the energy company goes bankrupt or dissolves?

A-1. This scale of solar array is funded by a group of investors who are collectively putting up $6 million or more to develop a project. Should their developer go out of business, the investors will have another party ready to step in and manage these systems. The investor only receives a return on his or her investment if the system is producing electricity.

A-2. Zoning and permitting standards can establish decommissioning requirements that require the establishment of an escrow account that would fund the decommissioning of an idle solar array.

Q. Will generous tax exemptions be required by the solar developer?

A-1. NYS Real Property Tax Law (RPTL) Section 487 allows for a 15-year property tax exemption on renewable energy systems.

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EDITORIAL

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Not in anybody’s backyard

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ollowing the first years of furor over fracking for natural gas in this area, it seemed for a while that the conflagration had died down. In November of 2011, the Delaware River Basin Commission (DRBC) voted against approving fracking regulations, and since then there has been a moratorium on fracking in the Delaware River Basin while that body ponders how to proceed. In 2013, the New York Supreme Court Appellate Division affirmed the right of state towns to ban fracking via zoning. In the same year, New York declared a moratorium on fracking throughout the state while health impacts were studied. And in 2015, the resulting study was completed, recommending a ban that was duly implemented.

But even though these developments put the natural gas drilling issue in our area on the back burner for a while, a rising drumbeat of natural-gas-related controversies is giving us notice that the issue is returning through the back door.

First, there has been the explosion in pipeline construction and applications: e.g. the Tennessee Gas Pipeline traversing Wayne and Pike counties in Pennsylvania (with one upgrade completed and another still in the application phase); Columbia Pipeline’s East Side Expansion project, affecting Pike; and the recently proposed Linden Pipeline in Wayne County. Then, there are the compressor stations: compressors already constructed in Hancock and Minisink, NY, and expanded in Milford, PA. At least two homeowners have been chased from their properties by the compressor stations: one, in Hancock, was compensated for his loss; the other, abandoning a house near Minisink, was not. And more construction is proposed: an upgrade to the Hancock plant that expands capacity there by 200%; a new compressor proposed in Highland; rumors of a compressor plant on the Linden line.

We in this part of the world are scarcely alone. There

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are hundreds of communities all over the country and thousands all over the world that have suffered the impact of natural gas exploration, development and use, whether or not they host fracking. Scientists have recognized a correlation between a sharp increase in seismic activity and fracking wastewater injection wells in Oklahoma and seven other states. In the Midwest, moonscapes reminiscent of mountaintop removal are being created by frac-sand mining. (Frac sand is used as a proppant to hold open the fractures created by hydrofracking, and contains fine silica dust associated with serious health problems). At Porter Ranch in LA, thousands were evacuated due to a storage facility leak that vented 100,000 tons of methane into the atmosphere.

And everywhere, the proliferation of the extensive system needed to distribute natural gas via pipelines and compressor stations is fragmenting habitat, felling trees, annexing private property via eminent domain and endangering human and animal health. That’s even before counting the global climate-change impact of methane emissions.

By the time you take into account this collateral footprint, natural gas may have the most geographically farreaching impact of any energy source. It’s not just in our backyard anymore; it’s in everybody’s backyard.

And maybe, in a way, that’s a good thing. Because as long as a resource from which everyone benefits is only in a few backyards, complainers can be considered a bunch of crybabies who aren’t willing to make a sacrifice for the whole. But with such a huge swath of humanity affected, it’s time to start realizing we don’t want it in anybody’s backyard. And that “we” is getting to be a very big group of people.

We can’t stop using natural gas overnight. But we can phase it down, as long as we also move full bore to expand sustainable alternatives. And if you’re phasing down, you don’t expand capacity for fossil fuel systems, like the Wawayanda natural gas-powered electric plant being used to explain Millenium’s “need” for additional compressors. You don’t build LNG export facilities. You don’t convert to LNG-powered fleets. Instead, you push to develop alternative energy sources, like solar, which has already become cheaper than fossil fuels in some places.

Convert the vehicle fleet not to LNG, but electric—given that electricity can be produced by renewable fuels rather than fossil fuels. And so on.

It’s time for government and industry to sit down together and work out a timetable for phasing out fossil fuel production and phasing in alternative sources. The explosion of pipeline and compressor station applications, and the push toward exporting, are steps in the opposite direction.

This is an election year, when politicians are more than usually sensitive to the voice of the grassroots. It’s time to press candidates on their positions on natural gas.

So far, Bernie Sanders seems to be the only presidential candidate who opposes fracking, and he’s a long shot. But public clamor makes a difference: look at the way several major candidates have switched from favoring the grossly unpopular Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) to opposing it. If all of us whose backyards are being decimated by the fossil fuel industry’s desperate last gasp speak loudly enough, candidates at all levels will have to sit up and pay heed.

Scare tactics

You don’t have to be for a gas compressor station to be against the fear-based tactics of SCRAM (Sullivan County Residents Against Milennium).

Such tactics include weak science, un-credentialed experts, phony pictures of children with bloody noses, and an attempt to link the hazards and fear of the fracking process to this compressor station like they have any relation other than the word “gas.”

Educating a community is admirable. Unnecessarily frightening them is despicable.

Chuck Petersheim Eldred, NY

FERC action and inaction The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s (FERC) control of Millennium’s newly proposed compressor stations includes some things that might not be expected.

Historically, FERC favors gas companies that pay fees for FERC’s review, approval and monitoring construction of their projects. For example, FERC’s acceptance of non-compliant environmental work while gas companies built what they wanted, as fast as possible, is written in Docket CP14-17 for construction of new compressor and meter stations in Milford Township, Pike County, PA. There, FERC dismissed reasonable protections of residents and our natural environment requested by commenters, such as the use of electric-powered, nonpolluting motors in a gas compressor station instead of gas-powered motors.

FERC actions include variances when work has not been performed according to specifications; grants of partial permission for work to proceed when some of a project’s required permits are still pending; issuance of blanket certificates of construction, which precludes public scrutiny of projects; classification of some work as critical infrastructure, which hides plans from public readers; defective reasoning to dismiss residents’ comments; use of outdated government regulations and/or methods for harmful amounts of toxic substances; and acceptance of inaccurate reports by third-party inspectors without requiring corrections.

FERC allows gas infrastructure construction to continue even when it’s been legally challenged in federal court. This means construction may be completed before the legal challenge is addressed. Our U.S. Congress created FERC. A few members of Congress have recently questioned FERC’s practices. Let’s hope the March 2, 2016-filed lawsuit by Delaware Riverkeeper Network against FERC for its biased financial structure proceeds expeditiously and successfully, so that FERC’s conflict of interest with gas companies is removed.

In the meantime, county legislatures and town boards need to unite and communicate at local, state and federal levels to successfully avert Millennium’s plans for compressor stations—and who knows what else.

Linda Reik Callicoon, NY

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MY VIEW

By NICK TROIANO

MIXED GREENS

Marino embraces Trump, embarrasses district

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alling it a “life-changing moment” akin to the adoption of his children, Congressman Tom Marino announced his endorsement of Donald Trump on Monday—one day after the presidential candidate refused to denounce the KKK during an interview on national television. It’s the latest embarrassing headline Marino brings back to his district.

Endorsing a megalomaniac reality TV star for President of the United States and Commander-in-Chief shows poor judgment; doing so right now, out of pure political opportunism, shows poor character. But neither is surprising to me, as both men share a lot in common.

Marino and Trump play to voters’ fears. At the outset of the Ebola outbreak in 2014, Marino was among the first to politicize the issue by calling for the border to be closed and senior officials to be fired, warning the situation was “spiraling out of control.” (Obviously untrue now.) After the San Bernardino shootings, Mr. Trump called for an unconstitutional ban on all Muslims entering our country.

They both make promises they have no intention of keeping. Marino made defunding the Affordable Care Act a central cause of his candidacy, only to vote for a bill that fully funded the law just weeks after his reelection.

Trump claims he can deport 11 million undocumented Americans and make another sovereign nation pay for a wall across our southern border. (Spoiler alert: that won’t happen either.)

They both struggle with ethical behavior. Marino resigned in disgrace as a U.S. Attorney when his staff uncovered a reference he provided for a convicted felon under investigation by his office––and then went to work for said felon as in-house counsel before running for Congress. Trump is now under fire for hiring illegal workers

and running a sham university.

Although I may disagree with them, I can’t blame voters who have had enough of traditional politicians and are now supporting Donald Trump. But I do blame selfinterested political weathervanes like Marino for setting the stage for Trump over the past few election cycles by poisoning the public square with divisive rhetoric, fanning flames of ignorance and intolerance, and perverting conservatism in a way that made a portion of the movement not just anti-government but also anti-governing.

If this is what the Republican Party has truly become, then I hope it goes the way of the Whigs and in its wake rises a new party that stands for both economic opportunity and fiscal responsibility and that embraces both America’s growing diversity and governing institutions.

We need a party that offers statesmen who can do the hard work of bringing people together and solving problems—not blowhards who simply say they want to “make America great again.”

It remains to be seen whether an independent candidate will step forward to challenge Trump for president, if he is nominated. Fortunately, one has already stepped forward to challenge Marino; his name is Jerry Kairnes, and he will be Marino’s only opponent this year.

If we want to put a stop to the cancer of our body politic that is Trumpism at all levels, then it is up to us to support citizen patriots like Jerry who make substantial personal sacrifices to give us that option. Jerry needs our support to raise funds and to get on the ballot. (Learn more at www.jerrykairnes.com.)

As our democracy confronts dangerous demagogues, please don’t be one of the “good men” who does nothing.

[Nick Troiano is a former independent Congressional candidate for Pennsylvania District 10.]

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A-2. Special ad valorem assessments (fire, water, sewer, library) are not exempted from the increased assessment.

A-3. If a town does not opt out of RPTL Section 487, it can require a payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT) on the utility-scale solar array. Typically, PILOTS are related to the annual energy output of the array. A 2MW array could produce 2,400,000 kilowatt hours (kWh) of electricity per year. If a PILOT was set at one half cent per kWh produced, this could bring $12,000 to a town’s revenue.

A-4. A utility-scale solar array can be assessed on power output. A two megawatt array can be conservatively assessed at $3.3. E.g., one utility-scale array in Tusten would provide an additional $2,740 to the Tusten Fire Protection District based on the most recent Town of Tusten tax bill.

Q. Will the solar equipment be obsolete almost overnight?

A-1. Solar technology is not a rapidly changing technology. Energy output is based on the number of cells per panel, and panels are rated for output at Standard Test Conditions (STC). Recently, 30-year-old panels were tested for degradation, and they were found to still perform to factory specifications.

A-2 Solar panels, and the arrays that they form, are significant investments. They are not regarded with the throw-away mentality that accompanies electronic equipment like cell phones or televisions.

Q. Will there be a visual impact of a utility scale solar array?

A-1. Local zoning development standards can require reasonable setbacks from property lines for utility-scale solar arrays. Low-growth vegetative plantings that do not cast shadows on the panels can be required to provide a visual barrier.

A-2 Local zoning standards can determine in which zoning districts a utility-scale solar array can be built.

If there is a special protection district, commonly associated with scenic byways such as the Upper Delaware River Corridor, or historic districts, a town can opt to not allow utility-scale solar development that affects those special places.

Q. Will utility-scale solar arrays provide lower cost electricity to town residents?

A. Typically, yes. The model of Community Distributed Generation allows for residential, small business, municipal, schools and non-profits (fire departments, ambulance corps) to create a shared solar project.

Q. Where can a municipality find model zoning ordinances for solar installations?

A. The NY-Sun initiative is preparing a model zoning ordinance that towns can tailor to their development priorities as set out in their comprehensive plans. It expects to present the model ordinance in April.

The Sullivan County Division of Planning and Environmental Management will be ready to assist local governments in developing good zoning for solar.

[Stephen Stuart is the co-executive director of the Sullivan Alliance for Sustainable Development.]

By Carol Roig

Out of sight, out of mind

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he trend in consumer protection seems to be “what you don’t know can’t hurt you.” For example, look at Senate Bill 2609, nicknamed the DARK Act (“Denying Americans the Right to Know”), legislation that would void state laws passed in Vermont, Connecticut and Maine that require labeling of genetically modified foods, and would even make it illegal to label products GMO-free until guidelines are developed at some unspecified future date. Last week the Senate Agricultural Committee approved the bill for a full vote. Numerous polls show that most Americans believe GMO foods are unsafe and 93% believe GMO labeling should be required. I can see why big agriculture and the legislators whose campaigns they fund would oppose mandatory labeling, but this legislation implies that the way to cure consumers’ concerns is to make it impossible for them to make informed choices.

Next, consider “bespoke tranche opportunities.” What sounds like an ad for custom-made shoes is in fact Wall Street’s rebranding of the reckless CDO, or collateralized debt obligation, the bundles of risky subprime housing loans that went bad in 2007, precipitating a worldwide financial crisis. That meltdown could have been avoided if SEC regulators hadn’t looked the other way and credit rating agencies hadn’t given the investments fraudulently high ratings. We are still struggling to recover from the resulting global recession, but Wall Street is busy creating the next economic train wreck without a peep from the regulators.

Lastly, look at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and PHMSA, the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, part of the Department of Transportation. They oversee 2.5 million miles of U.S. pipelines operated by 3,000 companies, but ordinary Americans who assume that public safety is a key concern of these agencies are mistaken. Aside from minimum safety regulations for workers, PHMSA has no involvement in issues such as location of pipelines, compressors, metering stations or gas storage facilities; they don’t even maintain an inventory and have no role in monitoring environmental impacts such as emissions or noise. Funded by the industry, FERC accepts computer modeling rather than field documentation of emissions, averaging of projected exposures instead of peak emissions data, and improper segmentation of projects—making it impossible to measure the cumulative environmental effects. These blinkered agencies operate in a closed loop that gives them plausible deniability when it comes to the health impacts of the industry they are supposed to regulate.

In “The Society of Mind,” the brilliant artificial intelligence pioneer Marvin Minsky tells a story of an early computer designed to translate English into Russian and back again. A government official invited to observe the new machine suggested “out of sight, out of mind” as the test phrase. Lights flashed and wheels spun as the phrase was converted to Russian and then fed back into the machine for translation to English. The response: “blind madness.” That is about what we should expect when we put regulatory control into the hands of people who have a financial interest.

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OBITUARIES BARBARA J. LISTENIK Barbara J. Listenik, 55, of Glen Spey, New York, passed on to paint the skies on February 25, 2016. One of seven children, she was raised in Grafton, attended Worcester Academy and was a graduate of Roger Williams University.

Barbara had a successful career as a gifted artist and entrepreneur. She founded her company Fierce Release Design Corporation, which specialized in residential and commercial murals. Barbara was a fervent advocate for animal rights. She proposed the Safe Air Travel for Animals Act known as the “Boris Bill,” which was successfully passed into law and signed by President Bill Clinton in 1999.

Her latest accomplishments were to write and illustrate a series of children’s books.

She is survived by her beloved partner, Edward Gavalla of Glen Spey; her father, Dr. Henry V. and Ann E. Listenik of Webster; her sister, Catherine Cornelius of Milford, Pennsylvania; her brother, Henry and Cynthia Listenik of Jericho, Vermont; her sister and best friend, Elizabeth and Jon Pierson of Seminole, Florida; her brother, James Listenik of Shrewsbury; her brother, Mark and Cynthia Listewnik of Holliston; and her sister, Veronica and Edwin Richiez of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. Barbara was predeceased by her mother, Dorothy Lilla Listenik. She is also survived by her loving nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her honor to Fierce Release Design, P.O. Box 291, Glen Spey, NY, 12737 for the editing and promotion of a documentary fi lm that was recently shot and fi lmed and the publishing of her latest children’s novel.

Funeral arrangements were held privately.

A celebration of life will be planned for the summer per her request.

DEATH NOTICES

Frederick C. Hanson

Frederick C. Hanson, a longtime resident of Damascus, PA, passed away at home with his family at his bedside on Sunday, February 28, 2016. He was 74.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, March 5, 2016 at Rasmussen Funeral Home, Narrowsburg, NY. Burial followed at Hillside Cemetery, Damascus, PA. Donations can be made to the Damascus Township Volunteer Ambulance Corps, PO Box 63, Damascus, PA 18415.

Charles A. Smith Charles A. Smith of Cochecton, NY passed away unexpectedly on March 4, 2016 with his family by his side.

Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, March 10 at Stewart-Murphy Funeral Home, Jeffersonville, NY. A funeral service will be held at 8:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Entombment will be private.

The family asks that you please consider our veterans and their families and try to help them in some way. The plight of the homeless was always on Charlie’s mind. Please make a donation to the American Legion, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, or the Sullivan County Federation for the Homeless.

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BUSINESS BRIEFS

Simple Supper Soup Fest

Odyssey of the Mind

GRAHAMSVILLE, NY — The 4-H Puppy Pals will host a Simple Supper Soup Fest to support the Tri-Valley Backpack Program, which currently assists approximately 100 children in the school district, on Saturday, March 19 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Grahamsville Firehouse.

Eat in or take out. Soup choices include hamburger soup with natural, local beef, hearty homemade chicken noodle soup and mushroom tortellini soup, which is a vegetarian option. All suppers also include salad, bread and dessert. Beverages are also available for eat-in meals.

Tickets are available for purchase until March 16 or at the door and cost $8. There will also be a collection of non-perishable food supplies for the backpack program, and the following items will be gratefully accepted: cereal, oatmeal, mac & cheese, Chef Boy R Dee Spaghetti O’s, peanut butter, jelly, soup, Ramen, pudding, canned fruit, tuna, granola bars, crackers with cheese/peanut butter, pancake mix and syrup.

To purchase tickets or make a donation, see a Puppy Pals member or email puppyp alsrock@gmail.com. Make checks payable to 4H Puppy Pals and write “Simple Supper” in the memo line.

POCONO SUMMIT, PA — The NEPA Odyssey of the Mind tournament will take place on Saturday, March 12 at Pocono Mountain West High School. Seven hundred students are expected to compete. Among the schools represented will be Delaware Valley elementary, middle and high schools; Dingman-Delaware elementary and middle schools and Shohola Elementary School.

Odyssey of the Mind is an international creative problem-solving competition.

Students K through 12 receive a problem at the beginning of the school year that they must solve in an eight-minute performance that includes original costumes, scenery and technical elements.

“It’s a fantastic program that pushes children to think outside the box, while exercising skills across every academic and artistic discipline,” said Ryan Balton, tournament official and regional public relations director. “It’s exciting to see what they come up with.”

This year’s long-term problems range from portraying one of Aesop’s fables going viral to engineering a vehicle that team members must ride to pick up recyclable items that tell a story. Teams also receive a secret “spontaneous” problem the day of competition, which they must solve on the spot.

Wayne Bank celebrates 20 years in Shohola SHOHOLA, PA — On Monday, March 14, Wayne Bank’s Shohola Community Office will celebrate 20 years of serving Pike County and the Town of Highland in Sullivan County, NY. Wayne Bank acquired the Shohola office from Meridian Bancorp and began attending to customers in March 1996.

To celebrate the anniversary, there will be refreshments and treats available during business hours on Monday, March 14. The public is welcome to attend. No purchase is necessary, and while Wayne Bank plans on providing lots of goodies for the festivities, the offer is only good while supplies last.

“Shohola, the Lenni Lenape Native American word for ‘Place of Peace,’ matches the atmosphere we work to achieve in our office,” said Sandra Mruczkewycz, community office manager of the Shohola office. Madeline Portugal, branch specialist, added “Considering the history of Shohola, 20 years doesn’t seem too long, but it has been ample time to build great relationships in the area, always working toward helping the community grow.”

COMMUNITY CURRICULUM Sign up for ‘Dinners on Demand’ LIBERTY, NY — The Adult and Continuing Education Program at Sullivan BOCES is offering a class titled “Dinners on Demand” on March 10 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Rubin Pollack Education Center in the Culinary Arts Kitchen. The cost is $30 plus $58 for materials fees.

Join Chef Kathy Poppo to discover how easy it can be to prepare five homecooked, satisfying meals (including a side). You’ll learn new recipes and save on the stress of preparing nightly meals for your family. We’ll do all the shopping and chopping. All you have to do is assemble the meal (including any family preferences or allergy restrictions). Each student will go home with five dinners, good for one month frozen. Dress appropriately and bring an apron for participation. Snacks will be provided.

The course will also be given again on April 21, with different meal selections.

For more information, call 845/295-4915 between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. or visit scboces.org.

‘All about That Vote’ LOCH SHELDRAKE, NY — On Wednesday, March 16, the Division of Social Sciences & Sustainability Studies at SUNY Sullivan will host a panel discussion to examine the issues and candidates involved in the upcoming presidential primaries.

The event is free and open to the public.

The forum begins at 6:30 p.m. in the college’s Seelig Theatre and will coincide with a voter registration drive.

The non-partisan panel will explore the issues surrounding top candidates’ economic and social platforms, and will provide historical context and ongoing analysis about the upcoming elections, as well as emphasizing why it is important to vote.

‘Know Your Local Elected Officials’ MILFORD, PA — The Pike County League of Women Voters will sponsor “Know Your Local Elected Officials,” a forum to be held on Sunday, March 20 at 2 p.m. at the Pike County Public Library at 119 East Harford St. Included in the panel are Pike County Commissioner Matt Osterberg, Matamoras Borough Mayor Janet Clark and Milford Township Supervisor Don Quick, who will participate in a question-and-answer period via written questions from the audience. The questions will be screened in the interests of time and keeping to the purpose of the meeting.

Refreshments will be served, and a suggested donation of $5 is requested to help defray the cost of the facility. The league hopes that members of the community will take advantage of this opportunity to learn more about governance in Pike County.

For those interested in becoming members or needing more information about the Pike County League, visit www.

LWVPike.org.

Breaking the cycle of anger BEACH LAKE, PA — How do we break the cycle of anger? Ginny Nordstrom will share Jules Shuzen Harris Sensei’s essay, “Uprooting the Seeds of Anger: Anger Has Something to Teach Us. Can We Listen?” at a meeting of the Upper Delaware

Unitarian Universalist Fellowship at 10:15 a.m. on Sunday, March 13 at the Berlin Township Community Center. Shuzen Sensei has been practicing Buddhism for more than 30 years. He is a psychotherapist as well as the founder and Abbot of

the Soji Zen Center in Lansdowne, PA. There will be conversation and refreshments after the presentation. For directions visit www.uduuf.org/directions.

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LAKE HUNTINGTON NEWS

LOOKING BACK

By Eileen Hennessy

By Ann O’Hara

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rompton Borough was incorporated in 1845, but the village was in existence long before; the origin of the borough’s name is unknown. In 1813, Benjamin Jennings, originally from Winsted, Connecticut, purchased the tract, and he and his son Edward cut a road from Bethany to his new property, where he built a log house that served as his home and a hotel. Edward Jennings was the first postmaster. During its busiest days, Prompton housed seven sawmills, three blacksmith shops, two tailoring establishments, a harness shop and factories for the manufacture of shovel handles, axes and scythes, umbrella sticks, furniture, etc. By 1888, though, Prompton was losing population to surrounding communities. The G. H. Hall & Sons furniture factory was the last manufacturer left, and the factory burned down during the blizzard of 1888. Although many other businesses were established in Prompton in ensuing years, by 2013 it was classified 24% urban and 76% rural, with a population of 244.

From the collection of the Wayne County Historical Society 810 Main St., Honesdale, open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Friday and Saturday through April 9 and Wednesday through Saturday April 16 through December.

Easter Candy donations needed MILFORD, PA — Pike County Chamber of Commerce will be accepting candy donations of wrapped candy only to fill the eggs for its Easter Egg hunt on March 20. Drop off any unopened bag(s) of candy to the Pike County Chamber of Commerce Office, 209 East Harford St., or to the satellite location at the Farmers Insurance Office, 100 Mary Lou’s Way, Dingmans Ferry (across from Good Time Pizza).

For more information, call 570/296-8700.

y co-workers and I helped the Sullivan County Boys and Girls Club raise money at their celebrity dinner on Friday night at the Villa Roma. They had a storybook theme, and we chose to do Peter Pan. Yes, I was Captain Hook’s right-hand man, the pirate Smee, the fat pirate with the belly hanging out. My belly only hung out for a picture, but it cost you. There are pictures on Facebook. On Saturday, the Cochecton Youth Group took a trip to see the Harlem Globetrotters at the Mohegan Sun Arena. Now I can take that off my bucket list—I always wanted to see them. It was a great show. Sunday was such a nice day that I went with a friend to the Callicoon Theater to see “London has Fallen,” then to the Callicoon Brewery for dinner. I need to go back to work so I can rest. As of March 10, my mom will have been in heaven three years. I miss her so much; there’s nothing like the love between a daughter and a mother.

On Monday, March 21, The Red Hatters are going to the Villa Roma for a St. Joseph’s Day celebration. It includes morning coffee and cake, lunch at noon, and a performance at 2 p.m. by Italian tenor Elio Scaccio, followed by bingo.

There is time in between for swimming, walking, or other sports, shopping, games and musical entertainment. The cost is $34.36 which includes tip and tax. Please call Pam at 845/2527208 by March 16 to RSVP and save your spot.

On Saturday, March 12, right after the 4:30 p.m. mass, there will be a St. Patty’s Day dinner hosted by the Knights of Columbus, Holy Cross Church, Route 97, Callicoon, NY. Adults $15, youth, ages seven to 15, $10; children, one to six, free. Call Grand Knight Teddy for more information, 845/252-3630.

Cochecton has lost another resident. Please keep Daisy Smith and her family in your thoughts and prayers on the passing of Charlie. I did not know him that well, but he did call me “babe” when he came to pay his taxes. What I will always remember about Charlie is his love for Smugglers, when I worked for Pete and Anita at Pete’s Pub. One night Anita told me, “Make sure you have a bottle of Smugglers out and open—Charlie and Daisy are coming in for dinner.” Some will remember him for his well drilling and some for his airplane, but I will remember him for his “Hi, babe.”

Have a great week and email leeniebeans@citlink.net or call 845/252-3568 if you have news.

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Cochecton Youth meet Globetrotters The Cochecton Youth Group took a trip to see the Harlem Globetrotters at the Mohegan Sun Arena. One of the Globetrotters on the court stood out: Michael Gombita of Wayne County, who was chosen in a nationwide social media contest to be the first fan ever drafted by the Harlem Globetrotters.

The Misericordia University sophomore had a chance to hit the court with the team for a quarter. Mike took the time to pose with Cochecton youth Allyn Walter and Jason Rodriguez.

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MaryAlice Petzinger, Wayne Bank regional vice president and manager of the Milford Community Office, left; Lewis J. Critelli, president and CEO of Wayne Bank; Myrna Draghi, honored retiree; and Robert J. Mancuso, executive vice president and CIO, pose for a photo.

Draghi retires after 29 years MILFORD, PA — After almost 30 years working in customer service for Wayne Bank, Myrna Draghi, a resident of Shohola, retired at high noon on Friday, March 4.

Draghi joined Wayne Bank in December 1986. “Myrna has always exemplified the courtesy and professionalism we all aspire to,” notes MaryAlice Petzinger, Wayne Bank regional vice president and manager of the Milford Community Office. “For longer than the public Internet has existed, Myrna has been a steadfast and valuable resource to the residents of Pike County. While we are sad to see Myrna leave, we are very happy for her prospects for a long and rewarding retirement.”

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he word “choke” for most people immediately puts an image of someone standing over a table, unable to talk or breath because a piece of food is lodged in their trachea or windpipe.

In horses, “choke” is used to describe a condition that refers to an esophageal obstruction, not an airway (tracheal) obstruction. Since the horse can continue to breath with this condition, it is not an immediately life-threatening emergency.

However, complications with choke include aspiration pneumonia, scarring within the esophagus and potential rupture of the esophagus. If the condition is not corrected it very well may kill the horse, because the obstruction prevents the horse from eating or drinking.

Choke is the most common esophageal disorder in horses. Many different substances can cause choke, most commonly grain or hay, but beet pulp, corncobs and apples can also cause this issue. Foals and small horses have been noted to suffer from choke following ingestion of shavings.

Why do horses choke on feed? Some feeds expand after they become moistened with saliva. Pelleted feed and beet pulp expand quite a bit after becomimg wet. Therefore, if a horse swallows a large amount of dry pellets or beet pulp, that material will mix with saliva and then expand. That expansion then becomes lodged in the esophagus.

Horses that are predisposed to choke include older horses, as they commonly are missing teeth or have other dental issues that may inhibit them from properly chewing their food. When caring for a senior horse, it is very important to have routine dental care by an experienced veterinary professional and making dietary changes to accommodate for such conditions.

The most common sign of choke is the inability to swallow food or water, called dysphagia. Horses suffering this condition will drool excessive amounts of saliva mixed with food and might make multiple attempts to swallow. This can lead to coughing, and often a lot of water or food runs out of their nostrils and mouth, resulting in thick nasal discharge, often containing food. Horses might also extend their head and neck repeatedly as they continue to try and swallow. This might cause them to breath in some of the secretions, which later develops into aspiration pneumonia. As the pneumonia continues to develop, the horse may have a fever. Signs of pneumonia usually appear within 24 to 48 hours after onset of choke.

If choke is suspected, a veterinarian should be called immediately. If the horse can’t drink, it can rapidly become dehydrated, so early treatment is very important. As the horse continues to drool, it will lose vital electrolytes as well as fluid, further hindering its acid-base balance.

It is important to remove all food and water to prevent the horse from attempting to eat and drink. Bedding may also need to be removed. When your veterinarian arrives, a physical examination will help determine the extent of the obstruction and whether the horse has developed aspiration pneumonia. An endoscopy or radiographs of the neck may be performed to assess the severity of the obstruction.

If the condition is caught early, the patient may just need to be sedated, which gives the esophagus the opportunity to relax to allow the material to pass. If that does not work, a nasogastric tube may be passed to allow for lavage (washing) of the esophagus with warm water. After the obstruction is addressed, an endoscopy may be performed to evaluate for any damage or irritation to the esophagus.

Over time, repeated insult to the esophagus may result in strictures, scar tissue formation. These areas of scar tissue can further exacerbate digestive issues.

It is important to have your horse evaluated as soon as you notice any abnormalities. After removing food, water and bedding, contact your veterinarian. Having an in-depth discussion with him/her will help develop a plan to address any husbandry issues or structural issues that may be causing choke in your horse.

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L

ast Friday night, the doors of the Villa Roma in Callicoon, NY swung open once again to welcome nearly 500 guests to the eighth annual Boys & Girls Clubs Celebrity Dinner and Tip Challenge. The club’s newly appointed executive director, Lori Rivenburgh, worked tirelessly with local civic leaders and organizations to put on a show that people will be talking about for months.

This year’s event, themed “Storybook Characters on the Boardwalk,” ushered in some changes, including a new layout for the dinner itself, which comprised multiple food stations scattered throughout the lower level of the Villa, where folks could choose from a wide variety of sumptuous dishes and sit back while being entertained by the teams dressed as characters from beloved children’s stories. The River Reporter was on hand dressed as characters from “Peter Pan,” joined by a few of the awe-inspiring, stilt-walking pirates courtesy of the fine folks at the NACL Theater in Highland Lake.

All garnered tips throughout the evening as folks strolled the boardwalk, playing games for prizes and scouring the amazing array of silent auction offerings, all of which added to the coffers for the clubs of Sullivan County.

Fifteen teams, some with more than a dozen members, dressed to impress, representing “Toy Story,” “Little Red Riding Hood,” “The Wizard of Oz,” Dr. Seuss, “Beauty and the Beast,” “The Flintstones,” “Alice in Wonderland” and more.

Following dinner, guests meandered into the theater, where the teams performed on stage while coffee and dessert was served, all the while working for bragging rights as Tip Challenge winners, which went to Team Oz (more than $10,000!) followed by Willy Wonka and the Three Little Pigs, whose members brought in as much combined.

“All told, we raised almost $58,000 this year,” Rivenburgh said in a statement following the event. “We were so excited to have 15 teams competing and helping to raise funds for the Sullivan County Club kids, which will help support our school-based programs in Roscoe, Livingston Manor, Liberty, Monticello and the Fallsburg Teen Center. I am overwhelmed by the Sullivan County community’s outpouring of time, treasure and talent.” In conclusion, Rivenburgh commended the efforts of the event’s chairman, Greg Goldstein, who served as the most charming Master of Ceremonies. Narrowsburg’s Tamara D’Antoni was on hand to capture some of the magic for The River Reporter, and readers can see more photos by visiting www.facebook. com/theriverreporter. For more information on the Boys and Girls clubs, call 845/342-8833.

Photos courtesy of Tamara D’ Antoni

Peter Pan and the rest of the Never Never Land gang sang “I Won’t Grow Up” on stage at the Villa Roma last Friday night, helping to raise much-needed dollars for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Sullivan County.

MC Greg Goldstein, flanked by Boys & Girls Club’s Karen Fisher, left, and Lori Rivenburgh, welcomed guests streaming through the doors of the Villa Roma last Friday night as the eighth annual Boys & Girls Club Celebrity Dinner got underway.

Fred, Wilma and the Flintstones gang were all on hand to entertain and raise money for the Boys & Girls Club Celebrity Dinner.

Dr. Seuss characters were out in full force on the boardwalk during last Friday’s Celebrity Dinner at the Villa Roma.

Stilt-walking pirates from the NACL Theatre in Highland Lake joined the group of characters from “Peter Pan,” assisting the staffers of The River Reporter in raising money for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Sullivan County.

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By Jonathan Charles Fox

Going back to school means fun for the whole family!

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lthough exhausted from flying around dressed as Peter Pan for last Friday’s Eighth Annual Boys and Girls Club Celebrity Dinner (see page 12), I managed to drag myself out of bed and head out to Narrowsburg, NY last Sunday to check out what’s happening at The Narrowsburg Union (the former Narrowsburg Central School). I had heard that the Union was hosting an open house, where folks could check out the refurbished building and see what courses are being offered for the enrichment of those seeking to learn something new.

While the roster of classes is being added to daily, there are already some very interesting (IMHO) offerings, and the halls were lined with like-minded folks who came out for the day and joined me and the Wonder Dog as we peeked into classrooms, observed some demonstrations and chatted with instructors and prospective students like myself.

In association with SUNY Sullivan, the Union is offering a variety of classes for young people and adults. I spoke with a few instructors, including music program director Kendy Gable, yoga instructor

Susan Quinn and musician/artist Carol Smith, who will be teaching a painting class. “The college has a vision to expand their offerings to the community,” Smith told me, “and that’s why we’re here. We’ve entered into a partnership with the Union and have already begun offering classes like 20th Century Art with Rocky Pinciotti” (www.artsalliancesite.org).

In addition to Pinciotti’s class, which covers Western art, architecture, decorative arts, photography and graphic design, SUNY Sullivan will be offering classes in drawing, songwriting (for singers and guitarists) that will “focus on basic songwriting and performance techniques, with a performance concert at the conclusion of the class,” and others.

“This is just the beginning,” Smith shared with visitors, “and an exciting new phase of SUNY Sullivan. Part of our vision includes classes for college credit, and the future looks bright for our partnership with the Union.”

Strolling the corridors, I also took a moment to observe Catskill Dance Company’s (like them on Facebook) Isabel Braverman and Corinna Grunn leading

Photos by Jonathan Charles Fox

Eleven-year-old Emily Ruggles prepared for meditation during a demonstration with Narrowsburg Union yoga instructor Susan Quinn during last Sunday’s open house.

Narrowsburg Union Music Director Kendy Gable met with prospective students during the Union’s open house last Sunday.

Catskill Dance Company co-founders Isabel Braverman, front left, and Corinna Grunn, front right, led a free demonstration modern dance class to garner interest on the part of the community during The Narrowsburg Union open house last Sunday.

Located “in the heart of the Upper Delaware River hamlet, The Narrowsburg Union is dedicated to commerce, education and community.”

a demonstration modern dance class in the auditorium. “We are holding a free workshop today to gauge the amount of interest on the part of the community, and based on what we see this afternoon, we hope to be able to offer ongoing dance classes here at the Union,” Braverman informed me.

Quietly observing a similar scene, I found yoga instructor Quinn demonstrating a “mudra” position with 11-year-old Emily Ruggles, who explained that the “mudra” was “prepping for meditation.”

“This is a gentle yoga class,” Quinn said, “and just one of the many offerings that will be taking place here at the Union.

You look tired,” she said, “perhaps you could use a little meditation yourself!”

Although I was tempted to regale her with my exploits at the Boys & Girls Club Celebrity Dinner, I didn’t want to disturb Susan’s reverie, and I moved on silently, as she continued her demonstration class.

It’s interesting (to me, anyway) how, as

children, some of us can’t wait to see an end to education and then, as adults, we thirst for more. It appears that the new Narrowsburg Union has folks like me in mind when offering up a smorgasbord of classes, tailored to those seeking to expand their horizons while re-purposing an old building, breathing new life into the halls. Coming on the heels of promising to “never grow up,” the timing seemed apropos, and I will be keeping an eye on the growing list of classes and workshops that the Union has up its sleeve. I left with some paperwork, which included the statement, “The Narrowsburg Union is a mixed-use commercial facility located in the heart of the Upper Delaware River hamlet, with spaces dedicated to commerce, education and community.” Going back to school never looked so inviting.

For more information visit www.nar rowsburgunion.com, and visit the SUNY Sullivan website (www.sunysullivan. edu) or call 845/434-5750.

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ENTERTAINMENT BRIEFS Teddy Smith headlines at Laugh Tour LIVINGSTON MANOR, NY — Comedy Central’s Teddy Smith will headline at the Laugh Tour at the Arnold House on Saturday, March 12 at 8 p.m. He’ll be joined by Rich Kiamco and Jonathan McBride of the Stress Factory.

Comedian Smith started his comedy career from a dream he had. He was lost, didn’t know where to go in his career or his life. That night he asked himself, “What am I supposed to do?” That very same night he had a dream he was on stage performing in front of a sold-out crowd. He knew he couldn’t sing, but he could make people laugh. A week later he signed up for an open mic, and a few months later won the Washington, DC Comedy Competition. Smith tours up and down the east coast, headlining at the Paramount Theater in Huntington, Long Island; Theater Three in Port Jefferson; and the Smithtown Performing Arts Theater. He appeared in the movie “Umbrellas Kill,” and has appeared on “Live At Gotham,” “Comedy Central,” “Comic View,” “Showtime” and Jay Leno’s “Tonight Show.”

Kiamco has been seen in Las Vegas, on “The Howard Stern Show” and venues nationwide. He received the Overall Excellence Award at the NY Fringe Festival and Best Solo Performance at the Montreal GLBT International Theatre Festival Comedian Jonathan McBride, a military veteran, performs multiple times a week at clubs, colleges and bars to enthusiastic crowds. Whether explaining why his Mom shouldn’t consider yoga a religion or the challenges of raising two daughters, his irreverent quick wit and inspiring silliness win over any audience.

Tickets cost $20 and there is no drink minimum. They are available at the door.

Call 845/439-5070 to reserve your ticket and also to make a dinner reservations, if applicable.

Vintage milk bottles at dairy history exhibit HONESDALE, PA — Bruce Mackle, former long-time Wayne County Treasurer, pauses at Dairy Day 2015 with a Gammell & Kimbel milk Contributed photo bottle that he recently donated to the Wayne County Historical Society. Mackle donated his life-time collection of over 30 Wayne County milk bottles. These bottles and other items centered around Wayne County’s rich dairyindustry history will be featured in a new exhibit that will open on Saturday, April 16 at the Main Museum, 810 Main St.

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“Empty Void 05,” by Jayoung Yoon

‘Intricate Realities’ at CAS LIVINGSTON MANOR, NY — The Catskill Art Society (CAS) will present “Intricate Realities,” a group exhibition featuring artwork by Hannah Raine Brenner-Leonard, Patrick Duffy and Jayoung Yoon at the CAS Arts Center at 48 Main St., from March 19 through April 17.

There will be an artist talk on March 19 at 3 p.m., followed immediately by a free opening reception from 4 to 6 p.m.

Flowing repetition of form and precise attention to detail form a unifying link among these three artists. Intensely designed pieces, sometimes simple, sometimes complex, all draw the viewer into another sense of reality. These artists present patterns in a multitude of mediums from cultures around the world, so get ready: it’s about to get complicated.

Brenner-Leonard artworks are created using a combination of drawing mediums, found images and vintage maps. Her focus on the imagery of “home” is used to evoke places both real and imagined.

Duffy creates multi-scaled works that seek to realize patterns through the usage of process, form and color. His work can be seen as a reflection on influences and experiences of growing up in a small fishing culture on the ocean. Yoon draws upon diverse spiritual practices and texts to create sculptures and paintings made of human hair, conveying a unification of body, mind and the moment.

Gallery hours are Thursday through Saturday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Monday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

The CAS Arts Center is wheelchair accessible.

Windy Kilt walk and St. Patrick’s Day Parade NARROWSBURG, NY — Narrowsburg will celebrate St. Patrick’s Day on Sunday, March 20, with a Windy Kilt 5k walk/run in the morning, followed by a St. Patrick’s Day Parade. The Windy Kilt 5k will start at 10 a.m., across from the Narrowsburg Inn, and proceeds go to the Tusten Ambulance Corps and local charities. Lineup for the parade starts at 12 noon, and the parade steps off at 1 p.m.

Visit www.windykilt5k.com.

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It Is Your Responsibility to Remove Your Potentially Affected Structures & Personal Property Before March 15, 2016

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WHERE AND WHEN Thurs., Mar. 10 Patriot Connectors meeting

HAWLEY — Patriot Connectors meet at Wallenpaupack High School library, social hour 6:30pm, meeting 7pm. Speaker will be Pike County Sheriff Phil Bueki.

Afterward, there will be an open forum.

Planting seeds workshop

HONESDALE — DIY: Chat ‘n do: Plant Your Seeds at The Cooperage, 6-8pm. Suggested donation: $5 to $10. 570/253-2020.

Stroke Association Caregiver Support Group

LIBERTY — 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.

SullivanArc Art Show opening reception

MONTICELLO — Opening reception for SullivanArc’s 9th annual Art Show by people with developmental disabilities, 5-7pm. “Expressions 2016” will be exhibited at the Ethelbert B. Crawford Library in the Robert D. Morris Community Room. Show runs through March 31.

Teen Tech Week

MONTICELLO — Celebrate Teen Tech Week March 6-12 at the Ethelbert B. Crawford Public Library. This is a national initiative to teach teens about technology and share what is available in the library. 845/794-4660.

Toddler story time

CALLICOON — Thursdays 10:30-11am at the Delaware Free Branch of the Western Sullivan Public Library in Callicoon.

6-week session. 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.

Fri., Mar. 11 Fish fry dinner

MONTICELLO — Fish fry dinner at Monticello Elks Lodge, 46 North St., 4-7pm.

Sponsored by the 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 Jeffersonville

JEFFERSONVILLE — Free computer support every Friday at the Jeffersonville Branch of the Western Sullivan Public Library, 10am-2pm. Have questions about a new device? Or an app that isn’t working like you thought? Need help with a new computer or operating system? Get answers to these questions and more.

Pre-K story time at the library

MONTICELLO — 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.

‘Shrek Jr., the Musical’

ROSCOE — Roscoe Central School will present “Shrek Jr., The Musical” in the auditorium, 7pm. Starring Seth Steele as Shrek, William Colpoys as Donkey and Payton Powell as Princess Fiona.

Hosted by Kelly Bullis. $5 suggested donation.

Teen Tech Week

MONTICELLO — Celebrate Teen Tech Week March 6-12 at the Ethelbert B. Crawford Public Library. This is a national initiative to teach teens about technology and share what is available in the library. 845/794-4660.

Sat., Mar. 12 Comedy Night at The Arnold House

LIVINGSTON Manor — Comedy Central’s Teddy Smith headlines The Arnold House plus Rich Kiamco and Jonathan McBride, 8pm. Tickets: $20 (no drink min.) available at the door. 845/439-5070 to reserve your ticket and also to make a dinner reservations, if applicable.

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Early bird toddler story time

JEFFERSONVILLE — Saturdays 9-9:30am at the Jeffersonville Branch of the Western Sullivan Public Library.

Ages 18 months-2+. Explore early literacy with stories, songs, flannel boards and more. 6-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 845/4824350.

Family story time

JEFFERSONVILLE — Saturdays 1011am 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 preparation & filing

REGION — 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, Eldred and at the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Sullivan County. 845/807-0241.

High school student art show

MILFORD — Delaware Valley High School student art show at the ARTery Gallery, opening reception, 6-9pm. On display until April 4.

Italian Night Fundraising Dinner

LORDS VALLEY — Eat Italian, 4-7pm at Blooming Grove Firehouse, 484 Rte. 739.

Cost: adults $13, children 10 & under $5, 3 & under free. Penne pasta with tomato sauce, meatballs, chicken Parmesan, salad, coffee, tea, cold drinks and dessert.

Eat in or take out. 570/775-7355.

Liberty Aglow brunch meeting

YULAN — Yulan Fire Department’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.

LIBERTY — Liberty Aglow brunch at 5 Triangle Rd., 10am-2pm. Watch a 50-minute video on Harum Ibrahim, the guest speaker at the international confrerense in Indiana: “God Loves The Muslim People.” $5 donation for brunch; reservations required. 845/798-8129.

Corned beef and cabbage supper

Rock Hill St. Patrick’s Day Parade

CLARYVILLE — 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.

ROCK HILL — Join the Rock Hill Business and Community Association and the Rock Hill Fire Department for the 6th Annual Rock Hill St. Patrick’s Day Parade, 2pm. Activities kick off at 1pm with a special kids’ section and activities.

845/866-3783.

Second Saturday Supper and Something

HORTONVILLE — Second Saturday Supper and Something free supper and a movie for the whole family at the Hortonville Presbyterian Church on County Route 131. Covered dish/potluck supper at 6pm. Call 845/887-4974 or email nytrouble@yahoo.com.

‘Shrek Jr., the Musical’

ROSCOE — Roscoe Central School will present “Shrek Jr. The Musical” in the auditorium, 7pm. Starring Seth Steele as Shrek, William Colpoys as Donkey and Payton Powell as Princess Fiona. Hosted

by Kelly Bullis. $5 suggested donation.

Stars of Tomorrow tricky tray

PORT JERVIS — “Stars of Tomorrow” tricky tray at Port Jervis High School, 10 Rte. 209. Doors open 12noon, calling starts at 2pm. Free admission, tickets are $1 per sheet. Over 250 baskets and gift certificates, special tables, 50/50, raffles. Kids welcome, refreshments available. Monies raised fund the scholarship program. Snow date March 13.

Teen Tech Week

MONTICELLO — Celebrate Teen Tech Week March 6-12 at the Ethelbert B. Crawford Public Library. This is a national initiative to teach teens about technology and share what is available in the library. 845/794-4660.

The Rigs

HAWLEY — The Rigs, a powerful trio formed by longtime musical collaborators, perform at Harmony Presents, 8pm.

(See Entertainment Brief on this page.)

Volunteer at Bethel Woods

BETHEL — Volunteer open house at Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, 1-4pm. Mix and mingle with current staff and volunteers over light refreshments.

Learn about the different ways you can make a difference by becoming involved at Bethel Woods. 845/295-2626.

Sun., Mar. 13 Frank Solivan & Dirty Kitchen Bluegrass

HONESDALE — RiverFolk Concerts presents Frank Solivan & Dirty Kitchen at The Cooperage, 3pm. They play a wide variety of new acoustic American roots music, Bluegrass and acoustic country, with blues, folk, swing and jazz. Powerful vocal harmonies, expressive songwriting, smooth ballads. 845/252-6783.

Highland History Hike

MINISINK Ford — Highland History Hike at the Minisink Battleground, 2pm. Presented by Sullivan County Historian John Conway and Town of Highland Historians Peter Barnes and Debra Conway. Weather permitting. Free and open to the public.

Register: jconway52@hotmail.com.

St. Patrick’s Day party

WURTSBORO — St. Patrick’s Day party sponsored by the Ladies Ancient Order Hibernians, Division 6, held at St. Joseph’s Church Hall, 1-5pm. Food and music. Admission $15; children 7-12 years 1/2 price, under 6 years free.

Sullivan County Audubon duck field trip

GRAHAMSVILLE — Field trip to see ducks and other waterfowl, led by Ruth McKeon and Renee Davis. Meet 9am at DEC Parking Lot (7870 NY-42) in Grahamsville. We will carpool to where there is open water and return about 11am. Call Ruth at 845/434-4629 for more info.

Mon., Mar. 14 Free computer support @ WSPL in Callicoon

CALLICOON — Free computer support every Monday at the Delaware Free Branch of the Western Sullivan Public Library, 1-5pm. Have questions about a new device? Or an app that isn’t working like you thought? Need help with a new computer or operating system? Get answers to these questions and more.

Sullivan County for Bernie Sanders meeting

MONTICELLO — Sullivan County for Bernie Sanders campaign planning meeting at Kinnebrook Estates Community Room, 351 Rte. 17B, 7pm.

Toddler story time

MONTICELLO — Toddler story time at the 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. 15 Chefs Do Dinner

MATAMORAS — Center for Developmental Disabilities of Pike County 18th annual Chefs Do Dinner signature event at the Best Western Inn at Hunt’s Landing, 5:30-9:30pm. 570/296-3992.

Wed., Mar. 16 Corned beef and cabbage dinner

ROSCOE — Roscoe Kiwanis Club’s corned beef and cabbage dinner in the Roscoe Central School cafeteria, 5-7pm.

Roscoe students will perform in the pop concert in the auditorium at 7pm. Menu includes corned beef, cabbage, potatoes, glazed carrots, Irish soda bread, cupcakes and coffee/tea. Take-outs available. Cost: $12. 607/498-5747.

Free computer support @ WSPL in Narrowsburg

NARROWSBURG — Free computer support every Wednesday at the Tusten-Cochecton Branch of the Western Sullivan Public Library, 4-8pm. Have questions about a new device? Or an app that isn’t working like you thought? Need help with a new computer or operating system? Get answers to these questions and more.

Lenten soup lunch

PORT JERVIS — 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.

Meeting of Long Term Care Council

MONTICELLO — Long Term Care Council meets in the Legislative Committee Room at the Government Center, 100 North St., 3-4:30pm. This advisory board for Sullivan NY Connects acts as the single point of entry for information on long-term services and supports in Sullivan County. 845/807-0257.

Preschool story time

NARROWSBURG — Wednesdays 1011am at the Tusten-Cochecton Branch of the Western Sullivan Public Library in Narrowsburg. 6-week session. Ages 3-6. 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. 17 Toddler story time

CALLICOON — Thursdays 10:3011am at the Delaware Free Branch of the Western Sullivan Public Library in Callicoon. 6-week session. Ages 18 months-2+. Explore early literacy with stories, songs, flannel boards and more.

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Americana-soul band plays Hawley HAWLEY, PA — On Saturday, March 12 at 8 p.m. Harmony Presents will showcase Americana-Soul band, The Rigs. The Rigs are a trio formed by longtime musical collaborators Eric Robertson (bass, guitar, mandolin), DunThe Rigs can Wickel (fiddle, cello, leslie) and Nicholas Falk (drums, banjo, bass).

“Rooted in American musical traditions from the Appalachian Mountains to the streets of New Orleans, The Rigs’ sound is influenced by artists like John Hartford, The Band, Sly and The Family Stone and The Meters,” said Harmony Presents managing director Jill Carletti.

Concerts by Harmony Presents are located in the underground theater of the Hawley Silk Mill at 8 Silk Mill Dr. Advance tickets are available online for $19 for the first 30 ticket buyers by the

Wednesday before the show. General admission tickets are available for $22 after advance tickets sell-out and at the door. Ticket holders Contributed photo get 20% off their bill at Glass Wine Bar & Bistro after 9:30 p.m. on the day of the show. Tickets can also be purchased in advance in person at AMSkier Insurance, located at 209 Main Ave. For more information please visit www.harmonypresents.com, send an email to jill@silkmillharmony.com or call 570/588-8077. Wine, beer and light snacks are made available by Cocoon Catering during the show. Harmony Presents stages performances in and around the Hawley Silk Mill with many exciting performances to come.

St. Patrick’s Day Party at St. Joseph’s WURTSBORO, NY — There will be a St. Patrick’s Day Party in honor of St. Joseph on Sunday, March 13 from 1 to 5 p.m., sponsored by the Ladies Ancient Order Hibernians, Division 6, at St. Joseph’s Church Hall on Sullivan Street. There will be singing, music and dancing. Doors will open after 11 a.m. Mass, and food will be served starting at 1 p.m. There will be platters of sandwich fixings and salads, Irish soda bread, desserts, coffee, tea and sodas; BYOB. Music will be provided by the Men in the Group-Singers, the Michael O’Sullivan Band and the Early McLoughlin Dancers. The cost is $15 per person, $8 for children seven to 12, under seven admitted free. Pay at the door. For more information, call 845/342-9028 or 845/794-2288.

SEEDS seek items for auction HONESDALE, PA — SEEDS seeks contributions from local businesses for a silent auction to be held at its upcoming fundraiser on Thursday, April 28 from 6 to 8 p.m. Area businesses are asked to help SEEDS raise funds by donating an item to auction. Gift certificates as well as other items are welcome; this is an opportunity to introduce your business to new customers and help the environment at the same time.

SEEDS promotes energy efficiency, renewable energy and sustainable living, to improve the health of our environment and local economy.

For the second year in a row, this party will feature a silent auction and a “Swapapalooza!”

Guests are invited to bring items they no longer love to swap at the Swapapalooza! If you bring two items, you can take home two new items.

Last year, folks took home hedge trimmers, jewelry, motorcycle helmets, an exercise trampoline, yoga mats, artwork and more. To arrange your donation, call 570/245-1256, or email Jocelyn@seedsgroup.net.

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Service Directory Air Conditioning

Builder

Equipment & Tool Repair

Heating • Plumbing • Electrical Air Conditioning

JMR CONSTRUCTION COMPANY

BORSDAM’S INC.

Custom Homes, Renovations, Additions, Restorations, Roofs, Decks, Siding, Remodeling 570-559-7935 or 877-275-5671 Joseph Riccardi • www.jmrconstructioncompany.com

ELDRED EQUIPMENT SERVICE & SUPPLY

Architect

TED KILLE

Exterminating

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CHARLES GREGORY WOODS ARCHITECT PA/ NY- NCARB Voted Best Architect 2014 by River Reporter Readers Award - Winning Energy Efficient Residences Addition/ Remodeling and Commercial also cgwaia.net 570.253.5452

PHILIP FARMILOE, ARCHITECT, AIA

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Arts DELAWARE VALLEY ARTS ALLIANCE

Plumbing, Carpentry Renovations, Ceramic Tile, Stone Work Electric & Honey Do Lists

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BRADY STONE & LANDSCAPING LLC

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CATSKILL BRUSH HOG SERVICES

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AMERICAN ELECTRIC, LLC

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Commercial Boilers, Heat Pumps & Controls

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ENERGYSTARDAVE

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JS ELECTRIC

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WOOD & COAL STOVES

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STRAIT LINE ROOFING

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Tree Service BLACK OAK TREE SERVICE

Sand & Gravel

REEVES MOUNTAIN CONSTRUCTION

SONNY'S SERVICE CENTER

Stoves

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B&R COLLISION CORP.

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D & R AUTO REPAIR

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Auto Body

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Call to advertise: 845-252-7414 Deadline: Mondays, 2:00 p.m.

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Painter

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This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for employment which is in violation of the law. Our readers are informed that employment offerings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis.

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Must be willing to travel out of state if needed.

Must have 5 years minimum of experience in residential & commercial electrical work.

Must have own transportation with valid driver’s license.

Please apply by phone @ (845) 932-8111 Ext 17 (or) by email @ americanelectric@hvc.rr.com Experienced Commercial Lines CSR needed for a local property and casualty agency in Monticello NY. Must have a P&C brokers license and a minimum of three years experience. Outstanding benefits package to include medical, dental, 401k etc. Please send resume to: Clewis@marshallsterling.com

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Land For Sale CATSKILLS FARM LIQUIDATION March 12th & 13th! Lender Ordered! 5 to 39 acre Tracts! Foreclosure prices! Mountain views, streams, ponds, gorgeous setting just 2½ hours from the GW Bridge! Terms avail!

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For Sale NOTICE OF ZONING RE-WRITE MEETING Zoning Re-Write Committee meetings are held on the SECOND and FOURTH Mondays of the month at 6:30pm at the Tusten Town Hall, 210 Bridge Street, Narrowsburg, NY.

By Order of the Town Board Nicole Peters Tusten Town Clerk

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

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I am looking for recollections, photos, paper and artifacts from Civilian Conservation Corps Camp P-85 (Ten Mile River). The camp was located on Turnpike Lake off of Blind Pond Rd., Tusten (today’s Ten Mile River Boy Scout Camps) from 1934-1936. Contact David Malatzky at dmalatzky@aol.com.

Legal Notice

Legal Notice

CATSKILL HOSPITALITY HOLDING LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 12/18/2015. Office in Sullivan Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served.

SSNY shall mail copy of process to c/o Sharon Freestone, CPA, 20 Thomas Ave., Liberty, NY 12754. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

liability company (LLC). Name: ML 141 LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 1/20/2016. Office location: Sullivan County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to: THE LLC 1465A FLATBUSH AVENUE, BROOKLYN, NY 11210.

Purpose: any lawful purpose.

Legal Notice Attention: Parents of Non-Public School Students The Sullivan West Central School District in accordance with section 3635(2) of the Education Law requires that requests for transportation to private and parochial school for the 2016-2017 school year be submitted in writing prior to April 1, 2016. Sullivan West Central School District residents should submit requests to: School District Clerk Sullivan West Central School District Office ~ PO Box 308 33 Schoolhouse Road Jeffersonville, NY 12748 By Order of the Board of Education Margaret L. Luty, District Clerk Sullivan West CSD

LEGAL NOTICE Supreme Court, Sullivan County Village of Liberty vs.

J.C. Young Hose Company #1, Inc., or other such name or entity known as J.C. Young Hose Co. Index #: 2015-2206 Attorneys for Plaintiff: Kirk Orseck PO Box 469 Liberty, N.Y. 12754 Potential Defendants: You are hereby summoned to serve notice of appearance on plaintiff’s attorney within 30 days.

Failure to appear will result in judgment by default. Causes of action:Quiet title and/or adverse possession of property located at 256 Sprague Avenue, Suite 1, Liberty, N.Y. 12754, Tax ID#: 108-6-36.

Moore Trucking LLC Arts of Org filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 12/29/15. Office in Sullivan Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served & shall mail process to C/O Milo & Jessica Moore, 442 Cooley Rd, Parksville, NY 12768.

Purpose: General.

DHANLAXMI HOLDING, LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 11/20/2015. Office in Sullivan Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 20 Thomas Ave., Liberty, NY 12754. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

Principal business location: 190 Mill St., Liberty, NY 12754.

NOTICE CONCERNING THE EXAMINATION OF ASSESSMENT INVENTORY AND VALUATION DATA (Pursuant to Section 501 of the Real Property Tax Law) Notice is hereby given that assessment inventory and valuation data is available for examination and review. This data is the information which will be used to establish the assessment of each parcel which will appear on the Tentative Assessment Roll of the Town of Tusten which will be filed on May 1, 2016. The information may be reviewed, by appointment, in the Assessor’s Office at Tusten Town Hall 210 Bridge Street Narrowsburg, New York 12764 on April 22, 2016 between the hours of 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM and on April 25, 2016 between the hours of 7:30 PM and 9:30 PM. An appointment to review the assessment information may be made by telephoning the assessor at 845 252 7146 Ext 6. Dated the First Day of March 2015. Ken Baim Sole Assessor NOTICE OF FORMATION of limited liability company (LLC). Name: CS WEST 141 LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 1/20/2016. Office location: Sullivan County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to: THE LLC 3611 14TH AVENUE, #603, BROOKLYN, NY 11218. Purpose: any lawful purpose.

NOTICE OF FORMATION of limited

Buck Ridge Logging & Management, LLC Arts of Org filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 7/27/15. Office in Sullivan Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served & shall mail process to Po Box 457, Roscoe, NY 12776. Purpose: General.

BUDEBS TRADING CO USA LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 12/11/2015. Office in Sullivan Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 73 Pleasant St., Monticello, NY 12701, which is also the principal business location.

Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

46 BEAVERKILL ROAD, LLC. Art. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 01/26/16.

Office: Sullivan County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, 6 Beaverkill Road, Livingston Manor, NY 12758. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

NOTICE OF FORMATION of limited liability company (LLC). Name: SUPERIOR EQUITIES LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 2/19/2016.

Office location: Sullivan County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to: THE LLC 3611 14TH AVENUE, SUITE 603, BROOKLYN, NY 11218. Purpose: any lawful purpose.

Notice of Formation of AIR Real Property Group LLC. Articles of Organization filed with New York Secretary of State (“SSNY”) on2/2/2016. Office location: Sullivan County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Adam Gold, P.O. Box 2021, South Fallsburg, NY 12779. Purpose: Any lawful activity.

2nd Chance Holdings, LLC Arts of Org filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 12/1/15. Office in Sullivan Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served & shall mail process to Po Box 102, Wurtsboro, NY

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required to furnish a Performance Bond and a Labor and Material Payment Bond, each for 100% of the contract. The Town is exempt from payment of sales and compensating use taxes of the State of New York, Cities and Counties on all materials and supplies sold to the Town pursuant to the provisions of the contract. Do not include these taxes.

The Town reserves the right to consider all bids for a period of 45 days after the opening thereof before awarding the contract. The right is reserved to waive any informalities therein, to reject any or all bids, and to select the bid, the acceptanceof which will, in the judgment of the Town, promote the public interest.

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be served. SSNY shall mail process to The LLC, 1543 E. 17th St., Brooklyn, NY 11230. General purpose.

York; and Tusten-Cochecton Branch, Narrowsburg, New York; to prepare the register of the School District for said Special School District Meeting. Any person not heretofore registered shall be entitled to have his or her name placed upon such register, provided that at such meeting of the Board of Registration, he or she is known or proven to the satisfaction of such Board of Registration to be then or thereafter entitled to vote at said Special School District Meeting of which such register is prepared. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the register of the School District will be filed in the District Clerk’s Office, in Jeffersonville, New York, where the same will be open for inspection by any qualified voter of the District on each of the five days prior to the day set for the Special District Meeting, except Saturday, Sunday and Holiday, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Said register will be open for inspection at the polling place during the Special District Meeting April 20, 2016. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that applications for absentee ballots for the Special District Meeting may be applied for in person at the Office of the District Clerk at least seven (7) days prior to the Special District Meeting if the ballot is to be mailed and no later than day before the Special District Meeting if the ballot will be picked up personally by the voter.

Absentee ballots must be received in the Office of the District Clerk no later than 5:00 p.m. on the day of the Special District Meeting, April 20, 2016. A list of all persons whom absentee ballots shall have been issued will be available in the Office of the District Clerk, Jeffersonville, New York, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. on each of the five days prior to the day of the Special District Meeting, except Saturday, Sunday, and Holidays. AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the School District Clerk is hereby authorized to amend the Notice of the Special District Meeting and Election from time to time, as in her discretion, such amendment may be required. Dated: February 22, 2016 MARGARET LUTY, DISTRICT CLERK

SECTION 00010 - INVITATION TO BID Project: Main Street Bridge General Construction Contract Town of Tusten Sullivan County, New York Information for Bidders, Form of Bid, Form or Contract, Plans, Specifications, and Form of BidBond, Performance and Payment Bond, and other contract documents may be examined at the following: Tusten Town Hall Town Clerk’s Office 210 Bridge St. Narrowsburg, NY 12764 Hard copies of the bid documents may be obtained at the Town Clerks Office in Narrowsburg at a cost of $100 each. Electronic Copies may be obtained free of charge via email from Nicole Peters(3 MB Download) at: TownClerk@Tusten.org. Hard copies of the drawings may be obtainedat the Town Clerks Office in Narrowsburg at a cost of $10 per set. Drawings are also availablefree of charge via email as PDFs. A Bidders Conference shall be held at 3:00 PM on Thursday March 17, 2016 in the Basement of the Town Hall. This meeting shall publicly answer any questions regarding the bid package and associated documentation. It shall also share any answers provided to bidders up to that point. No questions shall be answered after the Bidders Conference.

Sealed bids for the General Construction Contract must be submitted to the Town of Tusten at the office of the TOWN CLERK before 3 PM EST, on Monday April 4, 2016. Bids may be mailed to the Town Clerk at: Town Clerk PO Box 195 Narrowsburg, NY 12764 Mailed bids must be received by the Town Clerk prior to Monday April 4, 2016. Bids shall be opened at 10 AM EST on Wednesday April 6, 2016.

Each bidder shall provide security for the respective amount, from and subject to the conditions provided in the Information to Bidders within 10 days of selection by the Town.

Failure to do so shall disqualify the bidder and allow the Town to select another bidder. Attention of bidders is particularly called to the requirements as to conditions of employment to be observed, minimum wage rates to be paid under the contract and insurance. No bidder may withdraw his bid within forty-five (45) days after the actual date of the opening thereof.

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CATSKILL HOSPITALITY OPERATING LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 12/18/2015. Office in Sullivan Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served.

SSNY shall mail copy of process to c/o Sharon Freestone, CPA, 20 Thomas Ave., Liberty, NY 12754. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

NOTICE OF FORMATION of limited liability company (LLC). Name: WEST 141 HOLDINGS LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 2/19/2016. Office location: Sullivan County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to: THE LLC 3611 14 AVENUE, SUITE 603, BROOKLYN, NY 11218. Purpose: any lawful purpose.

Second Tier Pretty, LLC Arts of Org filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 11/23/15. Office in Sullivan Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served & shall mail process to C/O Steven Beson, 424 Broadway #404, New York, Ny 10013.

Purpose: General.

22 Mercer LLC Arts of Org filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 1/7/16.

Office in Sullivan Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served & shall mail process to Po Box # 234, Kauneonga, NY 12749.

Purpose: General.

1947 East 18th St Realty LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 1/19/16. Office location: Sullivan County.

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Petitions may be obtained at the District Clerk’s Office of the Sullivan West School District, Jeffersonville, New York between the hours of 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM when school is in session. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that pursuant to Section 2014 of the Education Law, personal registration of voters is required and no person shall be entitled to vote at the Special School District Meeting to be held on April 20, 2016, whose name does not appear on the register of said School District or who does not register as hereinafter provided, except a person who is otherwise qualified to vote and is registered under the provisions of Article 5 of the Education Law. The Board of Registration shall prepare a register for the Special School District Meeting, which shall include all persons who shall have previously registered for an annual or special district meeting or election held or conducted at any time during the 2012, 2013, 2014, and 2015 calendar years. The Board of Registration will meet on Wednesday April 13, 2016, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at: Delaware Youth Center, Callicoon, New York; Sullivan West Elementary, Schoolhouse Hill Road, Jeffersonville, New

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NOTICE OF FORMATION of limited liability company (LLC). Name: WEST 141 RS LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 1/20/2016. Office location: Sullivan County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to: THE LLC 3611 14TH AVENUE, #603, BROOKLYN, NY 11218. Purpose: any lawful purpose Notice of Formation of Rubiweb Services Group USA LLC. Arts of Org. filed with New York Secy of State (SSNY) on 12/31/15. Office location: Sullivan County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 184 Ardmore Ave, Staten Isl, NY 10314.

Purpose: any lawful activity.

1945 East 18th St Realty LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 1/19/16. Office location: Sullivan County.

SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to The LLC, 1543 E. 17th St., Brooklyn, NY 11230. General purpose.

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the Lawrence H. Cooke, Sullivan County Courthouse, 414 Broadway, Monticello, in the County of Sullivan, State of New York, on April 08, 2016 at 2:00PM, premises known as 498 VAN TUYL ROAD, BARRYVILLE, NY 12719-5635. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the County of Sullivan and State of New York, SECTION 26., BLOCK 1, LOT 30.1. Approximate amount of judgment $165,036.54 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment. Index# 2014-2541. Jason P. Sautter, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC Attorney for Plaintiff 1775 Wehrle Drive, Suite 100 Williamsville, NY 14221

Notice of Formation of a Limited Liability Company The name of the limited liability company is: KATRINA FALLS, LLC Articles of Organization were filed with the New York Secretary of Stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office on: 1/14/2016 The County in which the Office is located: SULLIVAN The New York Secretary of State is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

The address to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC is: 2713 ROUTE17M NEW HAMPTON, NY 10958

12701, (845) 807-0515, until 1:00 P.M. on Friday, March 25, 2016 at which time the bids will be publicly opened and read.

1. Replacement of County Bridge #369 (B-16-09) 2. Resurfacing Portions of Approximately 30 Miles of Various County Roads (B-16-10) 3. Removal of Waste Tires (B-16-13) 4. Frozen Kosher Dinners (B-16-14) Bid Forms, including specifications, may be obtained from the Director at the above address, and all bids are subject to the terms and conditions therein set forth.

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LEGAL NOTICE Notice of Formation of Boro Transportation, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with NY Dept. of State on 3/3/16.

Office location: Sullivan County. Sec. of State designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and shall mail process to: 100 Sullivan St. PO Box 8, Wurtsboro, NY 12790.

Purpose: any lawful purpose. 31881 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Name: Cerna LLC Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State on February 2, 2016 Office Location: Sullivan County Secretary of State of the State of New York is designated as an agent of the LLC upon who process against it may be served. The Post office address to which the Secretary of State shall mail process is: 66 Straight Path, Rock Hill, NY 12775-6534 Purpose: any lawful purpose.

PUBLIC NOTICE The County of Sullivan, NYis proposing the construction of acommunications tower as part of an upgrade to the Sullivan County public safety communications system. The tower will be located in the Town of Thompson SBL: 12.-1-26 between Pittlaluga Dr. and Old Route 17(LAT 41-40-15.50N, LNG 7442-06.50W) a 330â&#x20AC;&#x2122; self supporting lattice tower. It is anticipated that FAA lighting will be required for this tower. Interested persons may review the application by going to www.fcc.gov/asr/applications and enter File#A1000320. Interested persons may express environmental concerns about the proposed structure by filing a Request for Environmental Review with the Federal Communications Commission within 30 days after information on proposed towers is posted to the FCC website. The FCC strongly encourages interested parties to file Requests for Environmental Review online; instructions for making such filings can be found at www.fcc.gov/ asr/environmentalrequest. The mailing address for interested parties that would prefer to file a Request for Environmental Review by paper copy: FCC Requests for Environmental Review, Attn: Ramon Williams, 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20554. Additionally, any comments regarding this projects affect on historic properties should contact Alex Rau at alex.rau@co.sullivan.ny.us.

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NOTICE OF FORMATION of limited liability company (LLC). Name: 617 EAST 179 LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 1/13/2016. Office location: Sullivan County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to: THE LLC 3611 14TH AVENUE, SUITE 603, BROOKLYN, NY 11218.

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THE NARROWSBURG LAUNDROMAT LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 1/29/16. Office in Sullivan Co. SSNY design. Agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to The LLC 20 5th St Narrowsburg, NY 12764. Purpose: Any lawful activity.

NOTICE COUNTY OF SULLIVAN Proposals for the following will be received by the Director of the Department of Purchasing and Central Services at the Sullivan County Government Center, 100 North Street, Monticello, New York 12701, (845) 807-0515, until 1:00 P.M. on Friday, March 25, 2016: 1. Seasonal Food Concession at Lake Superior Park (R-16-05).

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Choreographer Laura Tighe also finds â&#x20AC;&#x153;Damn Yankees!â&#x20AC;? to be a shift from the three previous shows she has been involved with at Sullivan West. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This one is definitely more involved... itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a different atmosphere. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re telling more of the plot with the dances this year. Last year, it was like movement to the songs. Now, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s movement to the story.â&#x20AC;?

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LAKE HUNTINGTON, NY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; On March 11, 12 and 13, Sullivan West will add â&#x20AC;&#x153;Damn Yankees!â&#x20AC;? to its musical repertoire. The show, based on the novel â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Year the Yankees Lost the Pennantâ&#x20AC;? by Douglass Wallop, was originally performed in 1955 on Broadway, where it ran for 1,019 performances. It was revived numerous times, most notably at West End in London and again on Broadway in 1994.

The plot of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Damn Yankees!â&#x20AC;? revolves around an older real estate agent, Joe Boyd, who has a life-long love of baseball, particularly for the Washington Senators. Unfortunately, his favorite team rarely wins a game, and the show begins with a disappointing loss to the Yankees. Meanwhile, his beloved wife, Meg, must constantly compete with the television screen for his attention. The plot begins when Boyd is offered a deal by the devil, Mr. Applegate, to exchange his soul for a chance to be the greatest baseball player in history. The story escalates as Boyd (now Joe Hardy) begins to regret his decision. The comical show features catchy tunes throughout, including â&#x20AC;&#x153;Heart,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Shoeless Joe,â&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Whatever Lola Wants.â&#x20AC;?

Director Jerry Hoch says, â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is a different show than anything Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve done. Everyone is a character. There are no small parts.â&#x20AC;? The cast is a conglomerate of ages, with large speaking roles ranging from eighth grade to, of course, seniors. This year, senior participation is high, with many seasoned actors who have acted in numerous shows. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have a lot of veteran students in the cast.

This is second nature to them,â&#x20AC;? Hoch said when asked what some of the strengths of this cast are.

Senior Gabriel Pinciotti, who portrays Mr. Applegate, is in his third and final year of being a lead in productions at Sullivan West, and plans on studying theater in college. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t really know that I was interested in theater until I did â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Beauty and The Beastâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; [in 2014], and I realized thatâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;wow, this is something that I not only enjoy, but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s something that, well, people tell me Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m good at.â&#x20AC;?

This year, underclassmen have been given fairly large speaking roles. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I do the musical to get out of my comfort zone and to meet more people that are in the show,â&#x20AC;? says freshman Allison Unser. She and several other freshmen and sophomores are preparing to step into major lead roles in the coming years as older students graduate.

Unser is confident that the quality of shows will remain high. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The cast will decrease significantly, but the shows will still be as great as they are. Those who donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have as much experience will step up and produce a great show.â&#x20AC;?

Compared to previous performances at Sullivan West, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Damn Yankees!â&#x20AC;? brings elements of modern-day American culture and a healthy dose of laughs to the stage.

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IVINGSTON MANOR, NY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Catskill Fly Fishing Center and Museum (CFFCM) will celebrate the opening the trout fishing season on Saturday, April 2. The weekend will start on April 1 with a dinner at the center at 5:30 p.m., at which it will recognize three fly-fishing legends: Tom Satterthwaite, Roy Smith and Cooper Jr. Satterthwaite was a jeweler by trade, but a fly fisher at heart, as well as an educator, fly tyer, artist, craftsman and writer dedicated to the enhancement of fly fishing. As a fly tyer, Tom found a great appreciation of hackles through a close relationship with Harry and Elsie Darbee.

Like many, he polished his patterns and skills on the Beaverkill and Willowemoc.

Smith, along with the better-known Art Flick, was a stalwart of the Schohairie and the Esopus, weaker sisters of the â&#x20AC;&#x153;charmed circleâ&#x20AC;? of Catskill rivers that typically get more recognition.

With the emphasis on Catskill dry flies and Catskill dry fly tying, there is a lack of attention paid to wet flies and wet fly fishing. Smith, reverently referred to as

the Dean of the Esopus, was one of those men who not only tied perfect wet flies, but also fished them with great results.

A testament to the art of fly tying, Cooper has commercially tied flies as a fulltime career for over 70 years. He has created flies for Abercrombie & Fitch, Orvis and other stores, in addition to tying flies for noted anglers Ted Williams and former President Jimmy Carter. He is a living connection to the Catskill great Rube Cross, who learned his techniques from the father of American dry fly fishing, Theodore Gordon.

The Center is located at 1031 Old Route 17. Seating is limited; to make a reservation, visit the event page at www.cffcm. com or call 845/439-4810. The cost is $50 for members and $65 for non-members.

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By Sandy Long

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What’s up at the Narrowsburg Union?

By SANDY LONG

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hile residents of Narrowsburg, New York observe the evolvement of the old Narrowsburg School into the new Narrowsburg Union, two somewhat unusual visitors have been watching the goingson from atop a chimney at the building.

At first glance, the large dark birds might be mistaken for the red-headed turkey vultures commonly seen throughout the region. But a closer look reveals the telltale charcoal-colored heads of the black vulture, a more southern species not as frequently sighted here in the past. Possibly due to climate change, that appears to be changing. According to the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, black vultures have increased their range northward in recent decades.

Both buzzard species are large blackish birds with broad wingspans and a penchant for eating carrion.

Their heads are devoid of feathers, which helps them to avoid becoming covered in their messy, odiferous meals.

Turkey vultures have straighter wings and longer tails than black vultures. They hold their wings in a V-shape and don’t angle them forward as much as black vultures.

Turkey vultures have grayish undersides to their wings, unlike the wings of the black vulture, which are more uniformly black, with white patches at the tips.

The birds lack a syrinx, or voice box, and so are limited to hissing and grunting sounds. Their keen eyes and sharp sense of smell allow them to locate carrion with ease, and the cleanup services they unwittingly provide are of value to humans sharing their habitat.

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Everyone seems to be interested in what’s happening at the Narrowsburg Union, including these black vultures. Approximately 24 inches in length, with a wingspan of less than five feet, black vultures are typically smaller than the more common turkey vulture.

They are less efficient at soaring as well, and must use several rapid wing flaps followed by a short glide when in flight, similar to that of bats. Black vultures are monogamous and typically remain with the same mate for many years.

Behavior and nesting habits are similar, with very little nest-building activity. One to three eggs are often laid on the ground, in gravel or in logs and stumps. Black vultures sometimes adorn their nest areas with bright bits of trash or glass.

Both birds are skilled at soaring, using thermal updrafts to remain airborne, with the turkey vulture the more efficient of the two.

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Turkey vultures are approximately 30 inches in length, with wingspans up to six feet and blackish-brown feathers. They are sociable birds, sometimes gathering in groups of 10 to 25 adults and juveniles. Their sense of smell is superior to that of the black vulture, which often follows them to sources of food.