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Honesdale after dark: public safety in question

By LINDA DROLLINGER

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ONESDALE, PA — The Honesdale Borough Council faced three pressing issues at its March 14 meeting. None was new, but all had new urgency.

The borough’s critically understaffed police department has reached breaking point. Its two full-time officers and 12 part-time officers are insufficient to cover three eight-hour shifts seven days a week. Police Chief Rick Southerton and Mayor Melody Robinson are working with council members Jeremy Ebert, Mike Dux and Chris Murray to find a feasible solution, but all concede that right now both public safety and borough police officers are at risk.

Four possible solutions were mentioned: hire two more full-time officers, recruit additional part-time officers from neighboring communities, eliminate borough police coverage of one shift, and reduce the number of officers on day shift.

Southerton is in favor of the first two solutions and opposed to the second two.

In response to Ebert’s suggestion of having the borough eliminate coverage of a different shift each day, keeping lawbreakers off guard, Southerton said that it would be relatively easy for the public to know when the force is not on duty, either by listening to a scanner or seeing police cars parked behind the department office.

Southerton told the council it would be a mistake to reduce the number of officers assigned to day shift, an opinion reinforced by the off-duty borough officer present as spectator. Sergeant Donald Thacher said the public already routinely complains that no one is manning the department office or answering its phone.

The problem underlying both the current situation and each of its potential

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solutions is lack of money in borough coffers. If the borough hires two more full-time officers as of April 1, it will cost $70,122 this year alone in pay and benefits. That’s roughly four percent of the borough’s total budget, for each officer.

Five years from now, those same two officers will cost $221,026, a fact that will almost certainly translate into substantial tax increases.

But doing nothing is not an option either, because overtime pay now being racked up by the department’s drastically overworked officers is already straining the budget.

Ebert said the council welcomes innovative solutions from the public. Ideas should be submitted in writing. Call 570/253-0731 for more information.

Insurance Committee Chair Ebert continued to deliver discouraging financial news, noting that the council was unable to find a new provider for its employee workplace safety insurance, his own company included. The reason: too many retirees with generous benefit packages.

For now, the borough must live with the $1,133 monthly premium. Going forward, the borough may offer its employees higher salaries in exchange for reduced retirement benefits.

Amid the grim financial news, there was a glimmer of hope. Independent counsel Anthony Sherr, who represents the council in the $100 million lawsuit brought by Michael Morris and Steve Smith in connection with renovation of the former Sullum’s building, has recommended that the council seek to have the lawsuit dropped and to recover $250,000 guaranteed by Morris if the renovation was not completed. The council will put the recommendation to a vote at its March 21 meeting.

Said council vice-president Bob Jennings, “That money would pay for two full-time police officers and then some.”

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The press conference was held at the Hurleyville Arts Centre, which features a movie theater with probably the roomiest seating in Sullivan County.

Seeking greater tax incentives Four counties left out of tax-break scheme

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URLEYVILLE, NY — To encourage film and television producers to create programming in upstate New York counties, two years ago the state expanded the New York State (NYS) Film Tax Credit Program. The expansion allows for productions that have budgets of $500,000 or more to receive an additional 10% for certain expenses related to film and television production on top of other incentives for the industry.

Some 37 counties qualify for the extra incentive, but Sullivan, Ulster, Orange, and Dutchess were left out. The goal of

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the incentive is to try to attract filmmakers to counties far away from New York City. That hasn’t worked out as planned, and now Assemblywoman Aileen Gunther sees the expanded incentives as a major missed opportunity in Sullivan and the other three counties. She arranged a press conference in Hurleyville on March 10, to bring attention to the issue with hopes of getting new legislation passed this session to include the four counties in the program.

Gunther said the legislation she is backing, which would allow Sullivan and the Continued on page 4

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Big bust in Port Jervis

By ANYA TIKKA

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ORT JERVIS, NY — Port Jervis Police Department made a huge drug bust on the morning of March 14, as Mayor Kelly Decker and Police Committee Chair Bob Ritchie reported that night at the Common Council meeting.

Decker said, “Early this morning, Port Jervis Police with Orange County Sheriff’s Office Special Operations searched the apartment of Darren Biccum, 34, and Carolee Ruzanski, 27, and both were arrested for possession of almost 900 decks of heroin.”

He continued, “It was possibly the biggest drug bust in the city’s history.”

Port Jervis Chief of Police William Worden said in a statement that the search and arrests were conducted with a “no knock” search warrant at an apartment located at the Sutton Garden Apartments, 103 Ryan St. He explained that the arrests came after city police detectives’ undercover investigation into the illicit sales of heroin in the City of Port Jervis over the past six weeks.

The arrested pair was allegedly selling “large quantities of heroin, typically packaged in bricks consisting of 50 individual bags to other dealers in the City of Port Jervis.”

Worden continued, “Police investigation learned that the defendants were allegedly distributing, on average, 20 to 30 bricks of heroin per week in the City of Port Jervis, which they were obtaining from a source in the State of Pennsylvania and Paterson, NJ.” The search found: • 886 individual decks containing heroin.

• Approximately one-eighth ounce of powder cocaine • Assorted prescription schedule 2, 3 and 4 pills • $1,486.00 cash Ruzanski faces two charges of criminal possession of a controlled substance in the third degree, one count of criminal possession of a controlled substance with intent to sell in the third degree, and five counts of criminal possession of a controlled substance in the seventh degree.

Biccum’s charges are one count of criminal possession of controlled substance in the third degree, one count of criminal possession of a controlled substance in the third degree and five counts of criminal possession of a controlled substance in the seventh degree.

Both defendants were arraigned in city court and remain in Orange County Jail on $50,000 bail.

Worden added a disclaimer: “A criminal charge is merely an accusation. All persons are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.”

Decker said, “The amount of drugs that was found is worth about $750,000 per year, with a $500,000 profit.

This was huge. That’s why the Orange County DA and sheriff came here today for a presentation.”

He added, addressing television and web cameras directly, “We’re not going to let up until we make sure we find every single person who deals in drugs in the city and lock them up.”

Decker stated the bust will impact not only the city, but also the surrounding areas.

THE RIVER REPORTER

Computer fraud spreads; Narrowsburg woman scammed

IN BRIEF OSHA fines Ideal Snacks LIBERTY, NY — The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has completed its investigation of Sullivan County snack manufacturer Ideal Snacks.

The investigation was the result of a July 2015 complaint about dangerous working conditions submitted by the Committee for Justice at Ideal Snacks, a group representing approximately 200 workers who were fired last May. Upon receiving the complaint, OSHA investigators made two visits to the facility, one in July and another in November of 2015. OSHA concluded the investigation by issuing six citations, four of which were deemed “serious.”

OSHA found that workers in the laundry department who were handling five-gallon buckets of bleach were not provided with safety goggles or rubber aprons and did not receive proper training. In the seasoning area, OSHA found that workers were vulnerable to falling hazards because the “fixed ladders and platforms were slippery from the aerated oil from the seasoning process.”

Ideal Snacks was issued $13,550 in proposed fines, which were later reduced to $10,162.50.

Peregrine falcon workshop scheduled HARRISBURG, PA — The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) invites teachers, non-formal educators, homeschoolers and youth group and scout leaders to attend a free Peregrine Falcon Educator’s Workshop, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Tuesday, April 5 in the second floor auditorium of the Rachel Carson State Office Building. The workshop is sponsored by DEP and the Pennsylvania Game Commission (PGC) in cooperation with ZooAmerica–North American Wildlife Park and the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.

Since 1997, peregrine falcons have made a nest on a ledge off the 15th floor of the Rachel Carson State Office Building their home. Three high-definition cameras chronicle the famous Harrisburg falcons through the live Falcon Cam for viewers around the world. In Pennsylvania, peregrine falcons, a Pennsylvania endangered species, were absent from the state in the early 1960s as a result of use of the pesticide DDT. While peregrine falcons were extremely rare for many years, through reintroduction programs, they have adapted to life in cities like Harrisburg, Reading, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia and Williamsport. The Rachel Carson nest site has been very productive, with 58 young peregrine falcons produced since 2000.

NARROWSBURG, NY — Mary Amato, who uses her computer to run a small business on eBay, was recently scammed by a man who claimed to be from Microsoft.

Amato was using Windows Mail when she experienced a bit of trouble. She then got a call from a man that sounded to be Indian, who said he was from Microsoft tech support. He said he was there to help and prompted her through a set of instructions, and before long had remote control of her keyboard.

Her computer then displayed what she came to believe was a dummy page, and the man on the phone said, “You’re computer has been hacked,” and he showed her things that he said were viruses.

Soon he asked her, “Ma’am are you allowed to drive without a driver’s license?” He then produced what appeared to be a Microsoft agreement on the screen, and told Amato she is using the Microsoft product illegally.

At this point Amoto was certain that she was being scammed. He told her she could no longer use her computer, but if she paid $199 he could restore it to a functioning state. He said, “Just pay the price and you’ll get it back.”

She shut the computer down, and found a local man who could fix it for about $200. After that, she cancelled all of her online accounts.

World Water Day HAWLEY, PA & BETHEL, NY — March 22 will be World Water Day, an opportunity for people around the world to take action to protect water, our most vital natural resource.

World Water Day was launched in 1993 in response to the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development’s recommendation to establish an international observance for water. It has continued annually since.

Organizers of the event are encouraging people around the globe to do something locally to make a difference. In our area, you can do so by taking a pledge through the new online resource.

The website MyDelawareRiver.ClearChoicesCleanWater.org hosts educational information for anyone interested in helping to protect our regional waterways from pollution and in conserving the use of this finite resource.

Also available on the website is an interactive map that compiles the results of pledges throughout the Upper Delaware River region. Pledges can be made for activities participants are already doing, or for new efforts they intend to begin.

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THE RIVER REPORTER

Highland approves anti-compressor resolution

By DAVID HULSE

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LDRED, NY — By a 4-0-1 vote, the Highland Town Board on March 8 approved a strong resolution in opposition to Millennium Gas Pipeline’s planned construction of a 22,000-horsepower compressor station near the town’s northern border.

Supervisor Jeff Haas abstained from the discussion and vote on the resolution after reading a statement announcing that he would recuse himself from all matters on the issue, since a relative is employed

by Millennium. Haas directed Deputy Supervisor Jim Gutekunst to act as chair during further discussion and voting. “I will not speak nor vote,” Haas said.

The three-page resolution cited numerous health, economic and environmental objections.

As to health issues, the resolution listed station emissions of volatile and toxic organic compounds such as propene (propylene), toluene, ethylbenzene and acetone, and fine particulate matter, as well as methane; and University of Albany findings of “high levels of formaldehyde, a known human carcinogen, exceeding

health-based risk levels near compressor stations.”

It noted Sullivan County’s negative ranking of 61st out of 62 New York State counties with regard to residents’ overall health; and that Sullivan County, according to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) criteria and census data, is “an environmental justice, sensitive and disadvantaged community.”

Among the criteria taken into consideration are the percentage of low-income residents in the county, the percentage of residents over the age of 64 and the percentage of residents below the age of five. The EPA defines environmental justice to mean that “all people, regardless of race, color, origin, or income, receive fair treatment and equal environmental protection, and have the opportunity for meaningful involvement in decisions that will affect the environment and/or health of their community.”

The resolution also cited New York State Medical Society resolutions recognizing the potential public health impacts from natural gas infrastructure and called for a government assessment of associated risks.

The resolution went on to note negative project impacts on the town’s tax base and the town’s volunteer emergency services.

Aimed principally at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), the resolution called on the commission to direct completion of: a full environmental impact statement in conjunction with an air emissions baseline assessment and in compliance with the Clean Air and Water Act; a comprehensive and transparent Health Impact Assessment; and that those studies include “opinions from public health experts who are ‘independents credible and free from conflicts of interest.’”

The resolution was copied to county, state and federal elected officials and agencies.

A large audience applauded the board’s vote.

Former Supervisor Allan Schadt thanked the board, calling the resolution “the best I’ve seen.”

County Legislature Chair Scott Samuelson said the legislature’s Health and

Sullivan drug ring taken down

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ONTICELLO, NY — Some 27 people were arrested as local, state and federal authorities apprehended subjects who are accused of distributing heroin and cocaine and other drugs in Sullivan County.

At a press conference at the Sullivan County courthouse on March 11, Sullivan County District Attorney Jim Farrell said the quantity of drugs was significant.

Farrel said, “These drugs destroy lives, they rip apart families, and they fuel a cycle of violence in our communities that threatens our safety and security.”

He said the investigation involved two separate conspiracies. He charged that David Valazquez was the head of one; Adrian Phillip was the head of the other.

Farrell said that at the Valazquez residence, officials seized 300 grams of cocaine and 200 grams of heroin, a loaded handgun and $50,000 in cash. If Valazquez is convicted on all the charges he faces, he could receive 25 years in prison.

At the Phillips residence, officers seized 538 grams—about half a kilogram—of cocaine, and he could potentially face life in prison.

Farrell stressed several times that the arrests were the result of David Valazquez

teamwork among multiple agencies, and those included the New York State Police Community Narcotics Enforcement Team, Sullivan County District Attorney’s Office, FBI Safe Streets Task Force, City of Middletown Police Department, Town of Fallsburg Police Department, Village of Monticello Police Department, Village of Liberty Police Department and the Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office.

The drug problem in Sullivan County and the country at this point has reached epidemic proportions, and Farrell said the battle against distribution organizations like these two would continue. He said, “Folks are on notice, if you engage in this behavior, you are going to be investigated, you are going to be apprehended, you are going to be held to account.”

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Family Services Committee was “investigating” the county’s response to the project.

Resident Glenn Pontier said there has to be a process for protection of the population in a community already noted as the second-least healthy in the state. Referring to the 14th Amendment, he said the project was a constitutional issue of equal protection under the law. “The pipeline is in the wrong place. We didn’t ask for it.

This will go to the Supreme Court. We have to make the court see that FERC is a rogue agency,” he said.

Town Clerk Doreen Hanson said Highland had received 149 emails voicing opposition to the compressor project, as well as resolutions of opposition from the towns of Tusten and Bethel.

Millennium Pipeline has scheduled a March 31 public information session at The Sullivan Hotel in Rock Hill. The program is set up as a trade show with participants’ tables and will include representatives from Millennium and FERC. It will run from 4 to 7 p.m.

Wayne formalizes welfare funding complaint

By DAVID HULSE

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ONESDALE, NY — The Wayne County Commissioners on March 10 approved a resolution opposing the state’s payyou-later decision to withhold 15% of approved human services funding.

In January, the state Department of Public Welfare notified the county that its fiscal 2015-16 budget amount of $5.62 million was approved—kind of.

Gov. Tom Wolf on December 29 signed Act 92 into law, which allowed fiscally strapped PA to roll forward about 15% of the 2015-2016 state child welfare budget, $171.3 million, into the 2016-17 budget.

When the prior administration of Gov. Tom Corbett instituted “block grant” funding in the 2012-13 budget, Wayne’s Human Services Director Andrea Whyte was pleased with the new discretionary spending it allowed. However, the new discretion also came with a 10% funding cut.

The new rollover deficit would amount to some $843,000 for Wayne.

County officials and others worried that the rollover would become a new permanent cut in fiscal years

to come.

Last week’s resolution, prepared by the County Commissioners Association of PA, called for the restoration of 10% lost in 2012-13 and opposed the current “rebalancing” initiative which would cause counties to reduce spending by 25%, “reduce payments to providers, shorten contract periods, or use county property tax funds to cover the state’s obligation until a future budget makes a true allocation….”

Commissioners Chair Brian Smith said the resolution was an effort “to prevent this from ever happening again.”

Commissioner Jonathan Fritz said the resolution was “a manifestation of the frustration that all are experiencing… 67 counties, all together.”

In other business, the commissioners approved an interim contract to accept the balance of the county’s recycled electronics. Further recycling of electronics awaits approval of a new state agreement.

The commissioners also approved 14 grants of annual hotel excise-tax funded grants for out-of-county advertising of events likely to prompt overnight visitor stays within the county.

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THE RIVER REPORTER

Health study for compressor County applies for inclusion in NIH study

By FRITZ MAYER

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ONTICELLO, NY — The proposed construction of a compressor station along the Millennium Pipeline in the Town of Highland has sparked health concerns among residents in the area. As the shale-gas boom has lead to multiple new gas lines and compressor stations in the region, the concern about possible negative health impacts have emerged in many communities.

One such place is in Madison County, situated to the east of the City of Syracuse. The Madison County Health Department has applied to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for a grant to study the impacts of compressor stations on human health and is doing so in coordination with Rensselaer, Montgomery, Schoharie and Niagara counties. The group is seeking up to $500,000 for five years to conduct the study, although the funding from the NIH is not yet in place.

At a meeting at the Sullivan County Government Center on March 10, legislators reached a consensus that the county should seek to become a part of the testing. County Manager Josh Potoseck said there would be testing before the compressor station was built, and then after it was operational, and if the program went forward, there

would be no cost to the county.

Nancy McGraw, the director of public health, said the testing would be voluntary if the project goes forward.

Compressor stations have increasingly come under attack from critics who say they cause such short-term conditions as headaches and nosebleeds. Because of the emissions they produce, there are also questions about long-term health risks such as cancer.

Congressman Chris Gibson has asked the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission for a study regarding the health impacts of compressors, joining critics in Sullivan County who are also calling for an independent health study.

Healthy Families program Also at the meeting of the Health and Family Services Committee, legislators were given a presentation of the voluntary Healthy Families Sullivan County program, which provides support to high-risk families that are expecting a child.

Program manager Patricia Bennett said staff aids participants in a number of ways including: helping to obtain drivers licenses, search for jobs and obtain clothing for jobs. She said, “We build their confidence.”

She said there were a number of positive outcomes

among participants such as a 48% reduction in low-birthweight infants compared with high-risk families not in such a program.

Bennet said there is an ongoing 15-year study of children in the program that shows that children do better in school, that there are much better parent-child interactions and that children have much better social interactions at school. She said 130 families were involved in the program last year, and so far about 80 are involved this year.

McGraw said, “We hear from families that were involved in the program in 2002, and if you look at the birth rate, which is an average of 600 babies born per year, to be serving this number of families is really significant, especially with the flat funding.

“In terms of asking state legislators for additional funding to expand and sustain what we have, we’ll be asking in the near future for your support for a Healthy Families Program supervisor position.”

She said the budget is $245,000 and there are six staff members involved. She said, “We used to be able to provide… annual events and parent support groups and annual picnics, but that all got cut several years ago because the funding stayed the same but the expenses kept going up.”

Hanson is paying it forward

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LEN SPEY, NY — When he was little and complaining about not feeling good—perhaps to get out of school—J.J. Hanson said that his dad, who worked on the railroad, used to tell him, “You can’t hurt steel” to get him moving.

It worked for him then, and it worked when the former Eldred Central School athletic standout and U.S. Marine officer was stricken with what has been called one of the most aggressive types of brain cancer.

Facing a terminal diagnosis, Hanson and his wife Kristen, then living in Florida, “wanted to be home,” in Yulan.

They came back, and after surgery and a long fight, “I’m now in remission,” he

told the Lumberland Town Board last Wednesday. J.J. Hanson spoke before the town board on behalf of a new community effort, based on the one that helped him and his family, the Can’t Hurt Steel Foundation.

Supporting his fight and his family during the ordeal became a community effort, organized as “Can’t Hurt Steel.” Spaghetti dinners and a multitude of other fundraisers provided money for the many family expenses related to his treatment.

Now, Hanson and his many friends want to duplicate “Can’t Hurt Steel” as a longterm foundation effort. Volunteers last week outlined plans before town boards in Highland and Lumberland.

Hanson said the foundation will have three areas of interest: first to help families with cash assistance in time of illness and loss; secondly to fund wellness

programs around the county; said in Eldred on March 8. and lastly to provide support for “We’re looking for events,” community development.

Ryman said, and for those who Lumberland Supervisor Jenny can’t spare cash contributions, Mellan asked for foundation inshe said, “We need volunteers.” formation, which could be posted Fundraising has begun with a on the town’s website. “#CANTHURTSTEEL” sweatIn Eldred, Mandy Scully sumshirt sale, which can be found marized, “We want to make the on the group’s Facebook page. community a better place and TRR photo by David Hulse There is planning for a May 6 J.J. Hanson spoke families want to stay here.” kick-off launch banquet, with be-fore the LumberBecky Ryman explained that land Town Board on silent auction, a 50-50 raffle at $8,000 of a first year goal of March 9.

Koinonia, wellness seminars, $25,000 has already been contriband an October 5k run. uted through the Community Foundation In other Lumberland business on March of Orange and Sullivan Counties. When 9, the board unanimously approved a resthe goal is reached, the foundation will olution, based on the Town of Highland invest the principal, and its growth will resolution (see page 3), opposing the profund continuing future grants. “The fund posed Millennium Pipeline compressor will remain, even if everyone involved station plan. now moves. It’s a win-win for all,” she

has similar tax incentives resulting in an increase in financial impact from “$260 million, before they began, to $6 billion of financial impact just last year.”

Actress Mary Stuart Masterson, who is in the process of opening a film and television studio in Kingston, said the 10% incentive would make an important difference in attracting television production, especially, to the region.

Laurent Rejto, the driving force behind the Hudson Valley Film Commission, and Ramsay Adams, the executive director of

Catskill Mountainkeeper, also spoke in favor of the legislation.

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other counties to qualify for the 10% additional tax incentive “is about fairness” and about ensuring that the local economy is based on more than one industry.

Mike Hein, the county executive of Ulster County, also spoke and also said the issue was fairness. He said, “Of all the upstate counties in New York, 84% of them are included in this 10% tax credit…

We’re talking about simply being able to compete, not with other counties, but with other states and other countries.”

Hein noted that the state of Georgia now

The Hurleyville Arts Centre The press conference was held at the Hurleyville Arts Center, which is one of the buildings being renovated and remade by the Center for Discovery, in a process that is transforming the face of Hurleyville.

The center will not officially open until late summer or early fall, and is wait-

ing for final approval from the New York State Department of Transportation regarding the configuration of the parking area.

The building features a 130-seat movie theater, along with a grand ballroom on the second story, as well as performance and rehearsal spaces for a wide array of activities.

The building was endowed by Janet Carrus, a long-time benefactor and board member of the Center for Discovery.

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THE RIVER REPORTER

Supervisor eyes the prize Bethel competes for $100,000 grant

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HITE LAKE, NY — The beautification group Sullivan Renaissance announced this year that, come August, five municipalities will be in the running for a $100,000 grant secured by Assemblywoman Aileen Gunther. The five competitors are the towns of Liberty, Fallsburg, Bethel, Thompson and the Village of Monticello.

The five entities received Sullivan Renaissance Municipal Partnership Grants each worth $15,000 on March 5, and in turn each has promised to enforce specific areas intended to beautify and improve the health of the municipality.

According to a Renaissance press release: “The five municipalities chosen will utilize a combination of public funding, government grants and in-kind donations of goods and services totaling nearly $1 million to address care of public spaces, enhancing gateways, code enforcement and building healthy communities to compete for the $100,000 capital grant.”

At the Town of Bethel meeting on March 9, Supervisor Dan Sturm alerted those in attendance that he is taking this seriously, and he wants his town to take away the prize. He said, “I think there are going to be great changes in Sullivan County, and we want to look our best. We’re going to

be cleaning our roadways, we are going to be doing our gardens and our public spaces, we’re going to have walking programs. We’re going to do some work to the outside of the highway barn. We’re going to do the outside of the Justice Court; that’s out for bid now.

“We’re going to be cleaning Route 17B and Route 55, for the first time ever, pending approval from the Department of Transportation. We’re going to be looking up and down 17B, creating an inventory, and going after some of the properties that have dilapidated structures on them. We’ve already started that; that is our commitment.”

As if to underscore the point, the very

next item of business was to consider granting approval for the town engineer to assess the condition of a dilapidated house with a collapsed roof at 1196 State Route 17B. The motion was approved, and if the past is any indication, the building will soon be removed, and the cost of the operation will be added to the property owner’s task levy.

With regard to the clean-up and exercise effort, Sturm said the town would be looking to involve a great many volunteers in various aspects of the effort. He said, “We want to win this money. I believe that the Town of Bethel can do this.”

Vandals strike Cochecton

By LINDA DROLLINGER

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AKE HUNTINGTON, NY — It was where it should be on Saturday evening, March 5, gone the next morning. Witnesses present at the March 9 Cochecton Town Board meeting, Supervisor Gary Maas and Highway Superintendent Kevin Esselman among them, testified to that. Said Scenic Byway liaison Larry Richardson, “It had vandalism-proof bolts designed to make it immovable. Someone had to work hard to steal it.”

They were speaking of the sign and town map located at the pull-off on Route 97 just north of the old pump station and Route 114 intersection. It was not the first time that the sign has been vandalized; two years ago it was defaced with spray paint. After returning the cleaned and restored sign to its place beside the scenic byway, Maas said, “Let’s see how long it lasts this time.” Sunday he got his answer. Anyone with knowledge of the crime is asked to call Maas at 845/932-8360, ext.15.

Upper Delaware Council liaison Richardson also reported on the proposed hydroelectric plant planned for the West Branch of the Delaware River at the Cannonsville Reservoir, the newest of New York City water sup-

ply reservoirs. Announced in September 2014, the project was scheduled to start construction in early 2016, but has since been delayed indefinitely and now faces expiration of its Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) license. Richardson said the project’s future is now uncertain, noting that FERC rarely extends licensing deadlines.

In other business, Cochecton Youth Commission (CYC) chair Sue Rodriguez told the board that the county would match a town donation to the group and, said CYC hoped the town would make one as well. The town did, donating more than $350.

CYC receives some of its funding from the state and raises the rest from moneymaking activities, including an upcoming penny social on May 1 at Lakeview Pizzeria (formerly Angelina’s on the Hill). Doors open at 2 p.m.

Calling starts at 3 p.m. Prizes and donations are sought.

Visit townofcochectonny.org/boards/youthboard for more information.

Karen Grund’s resignation from the CYC board created a vacancy filled by candidate Kristin Lockwood, her appointment unanimously approved by the town board.

During the highway superintendent’s report to the

board, Esselman said that the time-honored practice of purchasing highway department heavy equipment via competitive bid is fast becoming a thing of the past. The process used to require a bid notice in local newspapers with subsequent opening of sealed bids at a town board meeting. But, according to Esselman, most towns have moved to an Internet-based bid process administered by the National Joint Powers Alliance (NJPA).

Per Esselman, the town must first become a member of NJPA, but he insisted that there are no membership dues or other fees and no mandatory purchases. Maas and board member Sean Nearing said that it sounded too good to be true and insisted that there must be a catch, Maas asking how NJPA manages to make a profit. Esselman said that membership is free to municipalities but not to vendors. NJPA is a nationwide organization and so makes national brands available to local dealers.

Nearing announced that the Cochecton Men’s Club will hold an Easter egg hunt on Saturday, March 26 at 1 p.m.

The board recessed until March 22 at 6:30 p.m., when it will consider whether to permit solar farms in the town.

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MY VIEW

New York voters want ethics reform

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ith Dean Skelos, the convicted former New York State Senate Majority Leader, and Sheldon Silver, the convicted New York State Assembly Speaker, both due to be sentenced on corruption charges next month, it should come as no surprised that 90% of New Yorkers believe that ethics violations are a major problem in Albany, according to a Quinnipiac Poll released on December 14, 2015.

The same poll found that a clear majority of the public, 64%, believes new laws are required to make elected state politicians behave ethically, while just 22% believe the arrests of Skelos and Silver will serve as a strong enough deterrent to compel elected state officials to clean up their acts.

As the Senate, Assembly and governor get down to serious budget negotiations, now would seem a good time to seriously tackle the issue. Indeed, a coalition of good-government groups has called for just that. The groups want the leaders in Albany to address the topic head-on and in public where the residents can see the negotiations in the light of day, rather than conducting them in the typical three-men-in-a-closed-door-room that everyone has come to expect from Albany.

The groups included the heads of Citizens Union, Cause New York, New York Public Interest Research Group, Brennan Center for Justice, League of Women Voters New York State and Reinvent Albany. They wrote about the imperative of making the creation of reforms a public process.

“The governor and legislative leaders have an obligation to New Yorkers to reach a significant agreement on ethics reform.

“We believe that in order for the agreement to be sufficiently consequential as to change the culture of how business is done in Albany and lessen the occurrence of corruption, it must be discussed and negotiated in the full view of the public.

“We call for public leaders’ meetings because we know that the typical Albany pattern will be to discuss ideas

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over the next few weeks during private negotiations and then secretly hammer out an ethics deal. That secret deal will then be heralded as ‘historic’ with ‘unprecedented new reforms’ that will be a silver bullet to resolve the state’s ethics shortcomings. The deal will be folded into the budget or end-of-session crush, and the details and practical effects of the new ‘reforms’ will not come to light until they are in operation.

“Over time, it will then become clear that loopholes in those ‘reforms’ will undermine many of their asserted benefits. Thus, what was heralded as ‘historic reforms’ will have little positive impact and Albany will return to its status quo—until the next scandal. As a result, New Yorkers’ confidence in the integrity of our state government will further erode. This is why it is critical that the leaders’ meetings must not be private, but public.”

The executives of these groups point out that many good ethics reforms have already been proposed for Albany. The reforms introduced by Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie include limiting outside income of legislators to “40% of the annual salary of New York State Supreme Court Justices.” The annual salary for judges for 2015/16 is $127,450, which would mean legislators could earn about $50,000 on top of a base pay of $90,000 Heastie’s proposal would also fix the so-called LLC loophole. Corporations are currently limited to donating $5,000 to a candidate in any one year, but Limited Liability Corporations were never covered by the law, so LLCs are used to funnel enormous amounts of money to candidates.

Another fix proposed by Heastie would be to limit the amount of campaign funds that go into “housekeeping” (funds that are supposed to be devoted to taking care of the physical plant, e.g. paying for electricity, janitorial services and such, but that are purportedly used as an inflated catchall and diverted to other purposes).

Taking steps to clean up elections and make campaigns more transparent, the Assembly majority will once again advance measures to close the LLC loophole and regulate the handling of “housekeeping money” by political party committees.

Another fix would be to tighten up the rules of how “housekeeping money” is kept and spent; current practice allows unlimited donations to housekeeping accounts.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo touched on these same areas in his state-of-the-state address in January. He, too, proposed new rules limiting legislators’ outside income, closing the LLC loophole and tightening the rules for housekeeping. But since then, Cuomo has not talked much about ethics reform, and it seems that other issues are more important to him. He has gone on a state tour to advance the cause of paid family leave, and the $15 minimum wage— both certainly worthy goals —but with Skelos and Silver being hauled off to jail last year, some might think that ethics would also be at the top of the agenda.

We urge our lawmakers to adopt new ethics rules before the end of the session in June this year, and we urge them to do it in public.

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

Get it Together

“Do the right thing. It will gratify some people and astonish the rest.”

—Mark Twain

By George Nikolados

A new vision for Monticello

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iven that I am new to politics, running for village trustee in Monticello has been a fascinating experience for me. I learned quickly that, contrary to what is thought about our village, our residents and business people care deeply about where they live and work. They truly want and deserve a better future for Monticello.

I’m running for village trustee because there is a need for new and creative ideas as well as the hard work to create a new vision for our village. We must fulfill the wishes of our residents to restore Monticello as a great village to live, work and visit. Currently, our village board is consumed with trying to repair and restore the basic delivery of government services to our citizens. As a result, there has not been enough talk about creating a vision and corresponding plan to revitalize Monticello.

Right now, there’s a need to take that next step and create a vision and a plan to turn around Monticello.

That calls for new leadership. I want to be one of the leaders to bring about such change. We need to start creating our own momentum toward a better Monticello.

The need for such a vision for our own future is long overdue. If elected, I will be a force on our village board seeking such a direction for Monticello. I have the will and energy to do so. If elected, I will work closely, and in a positive way, with all the members of the village board, as well as the Town of Thompson and Sullivan County leaders and business people.

I won’t spend my time fighting with board members and micromanaging village employees. That’s not what a village trustee is supposed to do. Instead, I will serve on the village board to make allies, not enemies. I will work as trustee for the residents of my village to create good policies and change. I will also reach out to other leaders in communities in and beyond Sullivan County, to gather the information and talk about the ideas of regenerating business and a middle class not only in Monticello, but in all of Sullivan County as well. There have been many strides made throughout the western part of Sullivan County in terms of rebuilding Main Streets and improving quality of life. There is no reason that Monticello shouldn’t do the same for its residents.

Monticello should be the next Narrowsburg or Callicoon.

To sum up, the people of Monticello deserve better representation in the village hall. It’s time for a change and a new vision for Monticello. I am the candidate that can deliver that to our village.

[George Nikolados is a candidate for Monticello Village Trustee.]

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Broadband should be classified as public service “In today’s world, internet connectivity is no longer a luxury—it is a necessity. Broadband is as vital a resource as running water and electricity to New York’s communities and is absolutely critical to the future of our economy, education, and safety.... Millions of New Yorkers are either limited to target broadband speeds or have no access to broadband at all, creating a gap in the Continued on page 7

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PA budget-process reform proposal

By Pennsylvania State Senator Lisa Baker

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serious, nasty, and debilitating budget deadlock that boils over into a second calendar year should be the catalyst for fundamental reforms of the state budget process. People argue about everything these days, but that assertion is hard to refute.

The entrenched political, philosophical, and regional differences found across Pennsylvania mean the state budget process is unlikely to ever be straightforward and harmonious. Throw in negative economic and fiscal factors and the odds are against a healthy budget surplus easing the discord soon.... * Fortunately, legislators have the power to fix this broken process, and just need to find the will.

Not long ago, taxpayers and some legislators said enough is enough. In 2009, the impasse over Gov. Rendell’s next-to-last state budget went past the 100-day mark. Unhappiness in local communities dictated that substantial repairs to the state budget process were needed.

Why no action then? Tom Corbett’s ability to deliver on-time budgets seemed to subtract from the sense of urgency. The arguments over the content of those budgets intensified, but at least the timetable was on track.

The current budget standoff dwarfs its predecessors in length and depth and disruption.... [It has produced] disruption for service providers, hardship for many who depend on state services, annoyance for taxpayers, diminished citizen confidence, suspended development projects and a sharp drop in financial standing.

The most effective remedy is to continue state funding when a new budget is not approved by July 1. Keep running the state under the old budget. To prevent overspending, set the funding rate at 80%, leaving room for deciding the ultimate spending and taxing levels. It is short enough of needs that the incentive remains for adoption of a full state budget.... This step reduces the potential for a bad budget done out of desperation. Put this carry-forward budget requirement in the state Constitution, so it is not ignored or suspended, as a law can be.

Complementary legislation sets a timeline for concrete steps legislators must take between the budget address and the budget deadline, to help compel action and avoid the recalcitrance that contributed to

the 2009 deadlock. These proposals are essential, and additional reform measures advanced by other legislators could easily be folded in....

Governors generally believe they alone have statewide and long-range interests at heart. In their view, lose leverage, lose power, lose ability to force a productive result. However, the exercise of power in the name of leverage exhibited by Gov. Wolf’s veto of the entire state budget last June did not advance solutions and deepened the harm to Pennsylvania.

Bury a myth: split political control does not ordain a budget crisis. One of the worst occurred in 1977, when the Democrats controlled state government.

How about changing the players? Well, since 2009, there is a new governor, most of the legislative leadership has turned over, and many rank-and-file legislators are new. Must be the process itself is defective.

The overriding argument for reform is the realization that this budget crisis and those to come are different in cause and in consequence. For decades, budget crises occurred when recessions cut into state revenues and drove up spending obligations. Eventually, agreement would be reached on tax increases to tide things over until economic recovery revived revenue collections. Legislative leaders would then line up the votes to carry out the deal.

That formula is obsolete. Taxpayer resistance to tax hikes and insistence on spending cuts to deal with revenue shortfalls grows each year. In competitive times, relying on tax increases as a first resort is economically counterproductive. Discretionary money once used to secure votes has been done away with.

Funding for the project pots used similarly has been diminished. Moderates who would support negotiated budgets are fewer in number. But the biggest difference today is that rising future costs, most notably pension contributions, outrace expected revenues....

The method for solving crises in the past has been rendered outmoded by irreversible economic and political changes. Pennsylvania has tried changing the players. The only option remaining is to reform the process itself.

[Lisa Baker is the Pennsylvania State Senator for District 20. *This article has been edited to conform to our editorial page length limits. To see the full version, visit www.senatorbaker.com, click on “media center” and then “news releases.”]

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ability of some communities to participate in the global economy.” — the NYS Broadband for All website: https://www.ny.gov/programs/broadband-all “Public service is a service which is provided by government to people living within its jurisdiction, either directly (through the public sector) or by financing provision of services. Public services are seen as so important that for moral reasons their universal provision should be guaranteed.” — Wikipedia.

Electric and telephone service are regulated as public services.

Clearly, New York State recognizes that Internet connectivity is a necessity. According to the website noted above, the state has proposed the “largest and boldest state investment in universal broadband deployment in the nation.” Time Warner will be part of the initiative. But they have until 2018 to connect ru-

ral areas, and apparently prefer to use up all that time before connecting areas more expensive to reach, like ours. Time Warner is a monopoly in our area, one that has returned billions of dollars to investors over the past few years. As a supplier of telephone service, the corporation is among the 537 telecommunications companies regulated by the New York Public Service Commission. But broadband is not legally a public service.

Don’t the statements about broadband quoted above fit the definition of public service? Shouldn’t broadband, and Time Warner as a broadband supplier, become recognized by the New York State legislature as a public service and fall under the PSC’s jurisdiction to be regulated as such?

Roy Tedoff Hortonville, NY

PEACE AND JUSTICE FILES

By Skip Mendler

Regarding golden parachutes

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few years ago, I worked for a small startup company. At one point, the founders of the company sought outside funding, and the financiers brought in a new CEO, a self-described “serial entrepreneur” from Colorado, as a condition for providing the money to help the company grow “to the next level.”

This fellow was a very aggressive alpha-male guy, with serious qualifications and a great-looking resume. He worked very hard, and accomplished quite a few good things. He improved our technical infrastructure and put some more efficient processes into place. But just as soon as he had proved himself essential, he proceeded to become so obnoxious—alienating customers, threatening employees, torpedoing morale—that everyone, even the other execs, wanted him out of the picture as soon as possible.

Of course, he had negotiated all sorts of provisions and protections into his contract that made that extremely difficult to do.

(One might almost that think he knew exactly what was going to happen.) Eventually, he settled for some ridiculously obscene amount of money, and waltzed off into the sunset, no doubt to victimize some other innocent company down the road.

As I understand it, that’s how such matters are handled in certain higher strata of society. When less-than-successful CEOs or disgraced politicians get the boot, they don’t head for the unemployment line, they head for their lawyer’s office, work out a deal, and land solidly on their feet at some other company—or maybe in a cushy consultant position at a Washington think tank.

I bring up this experience because it makes me wonder: why do members of the GOP elite seem so flummoxed by Donald Trump? They’ve worked hard over the last generation to create the conditions necessary for the emergence of a strong populist leader—but now they apparently find themselves beset by the thought that Trump might actually win the nomination, or maybe even the White House, and destroy their party, if not the nation, in the process.

So… why don’t they just buy him out? Give him the ol’ “golden parachute”?

He’s supposed to be the Great Dealmaker, right? Somehow, I am confident that Mr. Trump has a price. And if the so-called “establishment” is really so worried about him, it should be able to pull together a package that he would find more attractive than the prospect of holding the most stressful and thankless job on the planet, right?

But suppose that the Powers That Be know exactly what they are doing (to borrow a phrase). After all, Trump is energizing the Republican base, and bringing them out to vote in the primaries, like no other candidate has in years—and they know that part of his attraction is his “anti-establishment” image.

They also know that attacking him only makes him stronger, and his supporters more tenacious. And maybe they’re not really that worried about what damage he could cause to our reputation, economy, or security. Remember—and think about—these words from the insiders’ insider, Grover Norquist, during the 2012 contest: “We are not auditioning for fearless leader. We don’t need a president to tell us in what direction to go… Pick a Republican with enough working digits to handle a pen to become president... We just need a president to sign this stuff. We don’t need someone to think it up or design it.”

The deadline to register for the April 19 Presidential primary in New York State is March 25. In Pennsylvania, the primary is on April 26, and the registration deadline is March 28.

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DEATH NOTICES

Doris Nicoletti

Doris Nicoletti, of Cochecton, NY passed away on Thursday, March 10, 2016 at Roscoe Regional Rehab and RHCF. She was 89.

Funeral services were held on Wednesday, March 16 at Ramsay’s Funeral Home, Kauneonga Lake.

Burial followed the services at Sullivan County Veterans Cemetery where Doris will be laid to rest with her husband, Salvatore.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Alzheimer’s Assn., 2 Jefferson Plaza, Suite 103, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601-4060.

ORGANIZATIONAL NEWS Shohola Lions donate to Scouts SHOHOLA, PA — Shohola Area Lions Club President Bob Phillips recently presented a donation, in memory of Robert G. Gallagher, to Shohola Boy Scout Troop 76. As Gallagher was very dedicated to his community and actively volunteered for the troop, the Lions Club felt it appropriate to present the donation for his work with Scouting. The gift will be used toward scouting activities. Scoutmaster Herb Rinkel, along with the parents, leaders and Scouts of the troop, extended sincere appreciation to the club for its support and generosity.

United Way golf tournament open for registration HAWLEY, PA — The United Way of Pike County (UWPC) will hold its 10th annual Golf Classic Tournament at the Woodloch Springs Country Club on Monday, May 9, with registration starting at 8 a.m. and a shot-gun start at 9 a.m. The fundraising event will include a continental breakfast, putting contest, hole-in-one prizes, awards and full luncheon buffet. In addition to participating as a golfer, there are several sponsorship levels available for interested individuals and organizations.

You and your family or co-workers have an opportunity to play together on a team with captain and crew format. The fee for each golfer is $100, if you register and pay before April 20. Registration after April 20 will cost $125 per golfer.

“The United Way Golf Tournament is one of our signature events. It is with the proceeds from our signature events and donations alike that allow the United Way to carry on the mission to alleviate hunger and homelessness right here in Pike County,” said UWPC President Matt Osterberg.

Call 570/296-9980 to register. For more information about UWPC, visit www. unitedwaypike.org or www.PikePaHelp. org.

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Scouts place second in Klondike Derby LIBERTY, NY — Two separate patrols from Shohola Boy Scout Troop 76, The Men in Tan and The Garbage Men, entered to compete in the annual Klondike Derby. The Garbage Men, led by Jonathan Langberg, took second place overall.

Seen here, they are J.D. Flick, left, Joey Seltzer, John Babbitts, John Anthony Cirello, Justin Pranga (seated), patrol leader Jonathan Langberg and Jacob Barth.

The annual derby, which was hosted by Troop 101 of Rockville, NY, reportedly had over 250 area scouts in attendance. Sixteen troops competed, using their scouting skills, in various stations. These stations included first aid, shelter building, fire building, orienteering, and the team-building challenge. An ice rescue demonstration, presented by the local fire and rescue departments, was a main feature. Though there was very little snow to navigate their sleds on, both patrols reported that they had a great time working together as a team.

Call for Pride nominations MONTICELLO, NY — The Sullivan County Chamber of Commerce is celebrating 25 years of honoring individuals as the pride of their community. The 25th Anniversary Pride Awards Gala, to be held on Sunday, May 15 at the Villa Roma Resort, will honor individuals throughout Sullivan County for their community involvement and their contributions to economic development in the county. The committee seeks nominations from the public.

Five winners will be selected for Business Person of the Year, Distinguished Service to the County, Distinguished Achievement in the County, Young Emerging Leader. Plus, as a special 25th anniversary addition, the chamber will honor a Silver Anniversary Winner for his or her dedication and commitment to the betterment of Sullivan County.

To submit a nomination, include the name of the person and/or business (please verify spelling), contact information (mailing address, phone number and e-mail, if possible) and why you believe he or she should be honored. The deadline for nominations is March 18. Email president@catskills.com.

PORT JERVIS, NY — Port Jervis’s sixth annual citywide yard sale is Saturday, May 7 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., rain date Sunday, May 8. The sign-up fee for residences, churches/synagogues and charitable organizations is $10, $25 for businesses.

Apartment dwellers who do not have yards, as well as residents of neighboring Port Jervis towns (such as Deerpark, Sparrowbush, Huguenot, Greenville, Matamoras and Montague), can participate at the Front Street municipal parking lot, with advance sign-up (no unregistered show-ups admitted).

The fee pays for advertising and for your listing on the printed and online buyers’ map. The deadline is April 1; signups received after April 1 will miss placement on the buyers’ map and will not be refunded. Sign-up forms are available online at www.portjervisny.org and at City Hall located at 20 Hammond St. (Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.). For more information, email pjtourismboard@gmail. com.

Leadership Sullivan chooses two community projects SULLIVAN COUNTY, NY — The 2016 class of Leadership Sullivan is working with both Rutherford Elementary School and the Upper Delaware Council to complete community service projects.

The annual leadership program chooses projects from applications submitted by not-for-profit organizations in Sullivan County.

Rutherford Elementary School in Monticello will benefit from class participation in designing and applying eyecatching stencils to the playground as an additional learning experience for the children. The class will also assist the Upper Delaware Council in helping clear park property to preserve the cultural resources of canal and stone walls at a site that was once part of the D&H Canal.

Leadership Sullivan is a program sponsored by the Sullivan County Chamber of Commerce Foundation. Monthly classes with leaders from throughout the county are conducted to inform the group about topics such as government, health, environment, tourism, etc.

The Foundation annually solicits proposals from not-for-profit organizations for short-term projects. The Leadership Sullivan class reviews the proposals to select projects to work on. Applications for both the class and the Community Impact/Service Project can be obtained by calling 845/791-4200, or visit www.lead ershipsullivan.org.

COMMUNITY CURRICULUM Learn to become a museum docent GRAHAMSVILLE, NY — A presentation titled “Introduction to Becoming a Museum Docent” will be held on Sunday, March 20 at 2 p.m. at the Time and the Valleys Museum on St. Rte. 55, Volunteer docents are needed to help with the museum’s two-hour educational programs for grade K through 12 students. The programs teach students about the history of building New York City’s water system, its effect on local residents, and the importance of water and its impact on our history.

Docents help in a variety of ways, from teaching students, assisting others who teach students, guiding groups, setting up and cleaning up. No prior teaching experience or knowledge of history is necessary. Docents can help as little as one or two weekday mornings a month. Benefits to being a museum docent include a 10% discount in the museum shop and an invitation to a special recognition luncheon.

Located at 332 Main St., the museum will open for the season on Memorial Day weekend. For more information about the docent program and the many other volunteer positions, benefits and training, call 845/985-7700. For more information, call 845/985-7700 or go online at www. timeandthevalleysmuseum.org.

Basic office skills course MONTICELLO, NY — The Adult and Continuing Education Program at Sullivan BOCES will offer “Basic Business Office Skills/Career Readiness” from March 28 through April 22. Classes are held Mondays through Fridays from 12:30 to 3:30 pm at the St. John Street Education Center.

This 60-hour class will orient students with little or no experience to a professional work environment. The class includes hands-on computer skills along with work readiness skills. Students will learn the basics of keyboarding, word processing, using office equipment, communication at the workplace and will learn skills to develop situational judgment. Upon completion, students may, at an additional cost, take the National Work Readiness Credential Test developed by the National Chamber of Commerce. This course is offered every other month throughout the year and is NYSED ACCES approved for current literacy students.

The cost is $495, plus credential fee.

The National Work Readiness Credential fee for one test and one retest is $100.

To register or for more information, call 845/295-4915 between 8:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. or visit scboces.org, like BOCES on Facebook or follow it on Twitter.

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Learn medical billing MONTICELLO, NY — The Adult & Continuing Education Program at Sullivan BOCES is offering a medical coding and billing course from March 28 through June 15. The class will meet on Mondays and Wednesdays from 6 to 9:30 p.m. at the St. John Education Center. The class fee is $1,899 (textbooks included).

This combined 80-hour billing and coding course offers the skills needed to solve insurance billing problems, manually file claims (using the CPT and ICD-10CM, ICD-10PCS and/or the ICD-9 manual), complete common insurance forms, trace delinquent claims, appeal denied claims and use generic forms to streamline billing procedures.

After obtaining practical work experience (six months to two years), students who complete this course could be qualified to sit for the American Academy of Professional Coders, Certified Professional Coder Exam; the American Health Information Management Association, Certified Coding Associate exam; and/or other national certification exams.

This course is approved by the Veterans Administration for the GI Bill. To register or for more information, visit scboces. org or call 845/295-4915.

‘Why Aren’t We More Compassionate?’

BEACH LAKE, PA — Barbara Leo will facilitate a discussion of the TED talk “Why Aren’t We More Compassionate?” by the well known psychologist and author, Dr. Daniel Goleman, at a meeting of the Upper Delaware Unitarian Universalist Fellowship at 10:15 a.m. on Sunday, March 20 at the Berlin Township Community Center. Goleman has written extensively on social and emotional learning and intelligence. This talk addresses what determines whether we help another in need or not.

A social time and refreshments will follow the program. For directions, visit www.uduuf.org/directions.

Literacy Volunteer training scheduled MONTICELLO, NY — Literacy Volunteers of Sullivan County will provide training for new volunteer tutors this spring starting on April 6, for six consecutive Wednesday nights (through May 11) at its Literacy Center at 63 North St. All classes will be held from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Volunteer tutors help adults learn to read, giving them the gift of literacy. To register for classes and become a tutor, call 845/794-0017.

Sullivan history course HURLEYVILLE, NY — Sullivan County Historian John Conway will present “The History of Sullivan County a Six Week Course” on Monday evenings beginning on April 11, in collaboration with The Hurleyville Maker’s Lab and The Delaware Company. The classes start at 6 p.m. and run to 7:30 p.m. and cost $10 per class, or $50 for all six. They will be held at The Hurleyville Maker’s Lab, 202 Main St. Pre-registration is required by Friday, April 1 The first class will be “The Lenape— Their Language, Their Culture, Their Legacy.” Subsequent classes will be “The Arrival of the Europeans—Cushetunk, Minisink, Chestnut Woods,” “Timber, Tanning and the D&H Canal—The role of Transportation in Development,” “The Railroads and the Beginning of Tourism—Doctors Say “Go to The Mountains!” “The Silver Age and the Healing Environment—Grand Hotels and Sanitariums” and “The Golden Age and After the Fall—Glitz, Glamour, and Gangsters.” To register or for more information email jconway52@hotmail.com.

Become a school board member LIBERTY, NY — The Sullivan County School Boards Association will host a free orientation for community residents interested in becoming a local school board member at Sullivan County BOCES Administration Building on April 11 from 6 to 8 p.m., in conference room one.

The orientation will provide individuals with information regarding what it takes to become a school board member, board responsibilities, time commitments and the decision-making process of a school board. Registration is required by April 8. Call 845/866-6949 or email tdefrank@ libertyk12.org.

LOOKING BACK

By Ann O’Hara

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ayne County’s population on the 1860 census was 33,586. By the end of the Civil War, 2,189 Wayne County men had served in Pennsylvania regiments, with another 300 or so in regiments from New York, New Jersey and elsewhere. The percentage of volunteers to total borough or township population ranged from a low of 1.2% in Oregon and Mt. Pleasant Townships to a high of 9.3% in Prompton. The most astounding township was Manchester, which sent 75 volunteers—7.6% of its total population—to the Union Army. Many Civil War survivors, including these nine unidentified veterans from Wayne County, gathered at

Catskills Pride receives award POUGHKEEPSIE, NY — The Hudson Valley LGBTQ Community Center presented a community service award to Catskill Pride at its March 13 gala held at the Greenbrier in Poughkeepsie. Catskill Pride (previously known as The Day to Be Gay Foundation) is a not-forprofit organization whose mission is to advocate for the needs of older and younger LGBTQ individuals. Seen here are Catskills Pride past treasurer Heinrich Strauch, left, Catskills Pride President Jeff Spitz, Catskills Pride Vice President Beau Gostomsky and past president Jim Lomax.

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Gettysburg in July 1913 to remember the battle that turned the tide in that tragic war. Confederate veterans were also invited and, as President Woodrow Wilson said in his July 4 address, “We have found one another again as brothers and comrades in arms, enemies no longer, generous friends rather, our battles long past, the quarrel forgotten—except that we shall not forget the splendid valor.”

From the collection of the Wayne County Historical Society, 810 Main St., Honesdale, PA, open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday through April 9, and Wednesday through Saturday April 16 through December.

NARROWSBURG NEWS

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his is the time of year when, no matter where we are from, we all seem to become Irish. We eat Irish soda bread, corned beef and cabbage and wear green. This year, Narrowsburg’s St. Patrick’s Day celebrations begin when Paul Nanni and Marla Pucetti from the Heron Restaurant return from vacation, just in time to serve a corned beef and cabbage buffet at 3 p.m. on St. Patrick’s Day, Thursday, March 17, $20 for adults, $12 for children. If dinner isn’t your thing, come to the free performance, as Mountain Wave livens up the evening in the new Emerald Ballroom (how appropriate) downstairs in The Heron.

For those who enjoy a more vigorous celebration, let your kilts fly and join the Windy Kilt 5k run, which begins at 10 a.m. on Sunday, March 20. For more information call 845/252-3000 or visit windykilt5k.com.

Celebrations continue at 1 p.m. on March 20 as the sound of bagpipes will be

heard echoing down Main Street, and the St. Patrick’s Day parade makes its way around town. I believe the parade will have some new participants this year who will march with broad Irish smiles, so come down and celebrate with your friends and neighbors.

If you have ever had a desire to be on stage, here is an opportunity you won’t want to miss. Act Underground, a new theater group formed in Narrowsburg, will have a general casting call. It is expected to be two hours of fun, and you are not required to prepare anything. Scenes will be available for you to read, or for those of you who have an audition piece, feel free to bring it with you.

Two dates and times are available for audition: Saturday, April 2 from 3 to 5 p.m. and Wednesday, April 7, from 7 to 9 p.m., at the Delaware Valley Arts Alliance. You never know who will be the next big star in Narrowsburg.

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BUSINESS BRIEFS Wayne Bank unveils Milford Technology Demo Center You cared about what she put in her mouth then.

You care about what she puts in her mouth now.

MILFORD, PA — Wayne Bank has set up a new Technology Demo Center in the Milford office located downtown at 111 West Harford St. This is the bank’s third Technology Demo Center, and the first in Pike County. The Demo Centers are space dedicated to providing customer support with interactive, hands-on equipment for online, tablet and mobile banking.

Lewis J. Critelli, president and chief executive officer, said, “The evolution of technology has added many new ways to send and receive payments as well as manage your finances. Our goal with the demo centers is to provide a setting where customers can turn to our expertise, making learning the capabilities and convenience of new technologies easier.”

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Lions help Adult Care Center LIBERTY, NY — Bethel Lions Club members John Bogaert, left, and Mike Fox, joined by local music icon Mickey Barnett, delivered a new portable sound system to the Sullivan County Adult Care Center on March 8. Barnett (“He’s almost a Lion,” quips Bogaert) and his band often perform at the center. At his last performance there, Barnett discussed with activities director Mona Evans, right, the center’s need for an up-to-date sound system. He conferred with his friends from the Bethel Lions Club and they agreed to cover the cost. The system they found not only features ports to connect a CD/DVD player and microphone (both also provided by the Lions Club), but also has ports for digital musical devices, SD cards and computers.

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS The River Reporter publishes the Literary Gazette annually. This year it comes out on April 28, 2016 (earlier than usual). This literary arts journal is filled with essays, stories, poems, and photographs. The theme this year is “humor.”

The good news. Cigarette smoking is down among high-school age teens.

The bad news. Vaping, e-cigs and hookah smoking is on the rise, leading to nicotine addiction.

Talk to your teens about not smoking and not vaping.

For more information, go to www.hrdphc.org

A program of the Hudson Region Delivery System Reform Incentive Payment Public Health Council.

For more information about the Public Health Council or local services go to www.hrdphc.org

For more information : Call Public Health Services 845-513-2222 Sponsored by Sullivan County Rural Health Network

Entries can be on any topic, but the overlying subject will represent humor, whatever that means to you. Any kind of humor works here: jokes, satire, dark humor, sarcasm, etc. This theme is open to interpretation, but should probably make the reader laugh, or at least smile.

Think of the Shouts and Murmurs section in the New Yorker (the only one worth reading am I right). Think the Onion. Think David Sedaris, or Mark Twain, or Shel Silverstein.

The Gazette accepts short fiction and essays up to 1,000 words, or poetry (any style) up to 40 lines (not including stanza breaks). Send up to four submissions as word documents to isabel@riverreporter. com. Email is preferred, if you can’t email, please call 845/252-7414 ext. 30. Submit poems as separate word documents and put complete contact information on each poem. Include a short (50 words or less) bio with your submission.If you have any questions, please contact me. Deadline for submissions is April 11.

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Life is Waiting Introducing Bariatric Weight-Loss Surgery

At Catskill Regional Medical Center, we are committed to a healthier community. Our new Bariatric and Metabolic Surgical Services program takes a comprehensive approach to improve the lives of those with obesity. In addition to surgery, patients receive the counseling and the tools to lose weight and achieve a healthier lifestyle.

Regain control of your life.

For more information or to register for a free seminar call 855-321-CRMC (2672) or learn more at crmcny.org/bariatrics

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Furthering equality, one Wikipedia page at a time

By ISABEL BRAVERMAN

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group of women (and one man) congregate at the Delaware Valley Arts Alliance, hunched over their laptops, typing and talking with one another about concepts like art, feminism, gender and technology. This is an Art + Feminism Wikipedia Edit-a-Thon, one of many happening around the world this March.

These editing groups came about in 2014 after research conducted in 2011 by the Wikimedia Foundation announced that more than 90% of Wikipedia’s editors (the people who write entries) are male. And less than 5% of its super-users—people with more than 500 edits to their names—are women. This creates a gender gap in the types of subjects that get their own Wikipedia page, which includes women artists. A New Yorker article on the topic points out that the entry for the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is twice the length of the entry for Toni Morrison, a Nobel Prize-winning author. (I’m sure you can find more examples.)

The edit-a-thon taking place at the DVAA was organized by its director Elaine Giguere and Christine Ahern, a former director of radio station WJFF. The original event was started by Siân Evans, Jacqueline Mabey and Michael Mandiberg, held at the Museum of Modern Art in New York. Events are planned at over 125 venues across every inhabited continent. Ahern said she had heard about the events and thought it was a good idea.

She likes technology (having worked at a radio station) and thinks it’s fun as well as empowering.

She and Giguere got a group of participants to gather on March 12. Some are artists, some came with specific pages in mind to edit or create, and some came to observe and learn. Valerie Mansi of Jeffersonville and Rosie Starr of Beach Lake looked over the shoulder of artist Daria Dorosh of Barryville as she edited the page for A.I.R. Gallery. “I’m here to get an overview; I’m curious about the process,” Starr said. Mansi agreed, “I’m interested in art and feminism, and the role of women in Wikipedia and how we can help create a greater presence.”

Dorosh was a founding member of A.I.R. Gallery. While it already had a Wikipedia page, Dorosh, a feminist since 1970, was adding more information. The entry reads, “A.I.R. was the first all female cooperative gallery in the United States. It was founded in 1972 with the objective of providing a professional and permanent exhibition space for women artists during a time in which the works shown at commercial galleries in New York City were almost exclusively by male artists.” Dorosh is listed as

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Valerie Mansi, left, Daria Dorosh and Rosie Starr edit a Wikipedia page at the Catskill/Upper Delaware Art + Feminism Wikipedia Edita-Thon at the Delaware Valley Arts Alliance in Narrowsburg, NY.

Writer Nora Eisenberg and DVAA Executive Director Elaine Giguere

A group of women gathered to edit Wikipedia to include more entries on women artists.

one of the founders on the Wikipedia page, but doesn’t have her own page. And so Giguere got to work creating one.

Sandy Long and Krista Gromalski were there to create a page for Barbara Yeaman, founder of the Delaware Highlands Conservancy. Neither of them had created a Wikipedia page before, but learned quickly. They used reference materials, as sources should be cited. “We love to write about Barbara,” Long said. “Her story is so inspiring; she has amazing accomplishments.” They said she began the conservancy at 70 years old with 12 acres of land; the organization now has over 14,000 acres of land protected.

Giguere was sitting with writer and Narrowsburg resident Nora Eisenberg. Not only were they creating Wikipedia pages, but they also tasked themselves with creating a master list of local women artists to be added at some point. They acknowledged that the number of women artists is equal to if not greater than the number of male artists. Also, they pointed out that many women artists were overshadowed by their husbands, such as Willem de Kooning’s wife, Elaine. Giguere says that the DVAA has always exhibited many women artists.

There are a few theories on why this gender gap exists in Wikipedia. One reason is because women don’t have enough time to edit, as they are taking care of the home and children. Other causes are Wikipedia’s code-heavy editing interface and a sometimes hostile user culture.

“Women don’t want to jump into an environment where they can be harassed,” Ahern said. Indeed, a recent study reported that nearly half the 1,000 women respondents, in research done by the digital security firm Norton, had experienced some form of abuse or harassment online. Among women under 30, the incidence was 76%.

In addition, women are underrepresented in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) fields.

According to the National Girls Collaborative Project, women make up 47% of the total U.S. workforce, but are much less represented in particular science and engineering occupations (U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Women in the Labor Force: A Databook, 2014). For example, 8.3% of electrical and electronics engineers are women. The website Jezebel reports, “The problem is hardly one of enthusiasm, but rather widespread sexual harassment in the fields that, unsurprisingly, goes unpunished.”

Which all goes to say that the Art + Feminism meetups are a step in furthering the equality between men and women, one Wikipedia page at a time.

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ENTERTAINMENT BRIEFS First Presbyterian presents Easter play

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The Dishonest Fiddlers

Dishonest Fiddlers at The Cooperage

Game night at The Cooperage HONESDALE, PA — The next game night at The Cooperage, 1030 Main St., will take place on Thursday, March 17 from 6 to 9 p.m. Playing a game requires concentration, strategic thinking and cooperation. Players are challenged to problem solve, recall information and predict consequences.

As always, The Cooperage Project will have all kinds of games to play, from board games to card games to brain games. They include Scrabble, Twister, chess, checkers, dominos, dominion, Carcassonne, Settlers of Catan, Fluxx, and that’s just to name a few. Bring your favorite game.

Donations are greatly appreciated.

There will be For coffee. more information visit w w w.t he c o o perageproject. org or call 570/253-2020.

Winning support HAWLEY, PA — from indie radio and Harmony Presents press since their inwill showcase the ception, the group’s psychedelic folk career was fueled by band, Slambovian fans from the ground Circus of Dreams up to an internationon Saturday, al status.

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Concerts by HarCalled everything mony Presents are from “hillbillylocated in the underPink Floyd” to “folk-pop” to “surContributed photo ground theater of the Hawley Silk Mill at 8 real Americana,” Slambovian Circus of Dreams Silk Mill Dr. Tickets New York’s Slamcost $22 to $25, depending on when purbovian Circus of Dreams (aka The Grand Slambovians) “is a riveting, mesmerizchased. Ticket holders get 20% off their ing, crazy, amazing machine of music,” bill at Glass Wine Bar & Bistro after 9:30 according to Chronogram Magazine. p.m. on the day of the show. Tickets can be purchased online at www.harmony Maverick Magazine calls it “mightily presents.com or in person at AMSkier Inimpressive and hugely original rock from surance located at 209 Main Ave. the cool end of Americana.”

Bring your dancing shoes for Group du Jour HONESDALE, PA — Group du Jour will perform on Saturday, March 19 from 7:30 to 11 p.m. at The Cooperage, 1030 Main St. When Group du Jour dropped by The Cooperage in October 2015, they performed a wide range of songs. Reinterpretations of Elton John, Chicago, Billy Joel, Barry White, Fleetwood Mac, Queen, John Mellencamp, Police, Pat Benatar and Journey songs had people up and

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dancing and engaged throughout the evening. Group du Jour is based in Northeastern PA. The cover band plays the hits of today, as well as of decades past.

Doors open at 7 p.m. BYOB. This is a donation-based event. For more information visit www.thecooperageproject.org or call 570/253-2020.

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HONESDALE, PA — The Dishonest Fiddlers will perform on Friday, March 18, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at The Cooperage, 1030 Main St. The Dishonest Fiddlers is an emerging acoustic folk band from Northeastern Pennsylvania. Bluegrass and jug band music are influences that have helped to forge and inspire their unique, homegrown sound while providing a solid musical foundation.

Formed in 2012 around the music and writing of Dave Brown, The Dishonest Fiddlers grew organically into what they are today. Solo and duo gigs were not uncommon in the early stages with Brown and Josh Kulick (banjo and dobro), or Brown and Ron Penska (bass) playing gigs throughout Scranton and the surrounding areas. Eventually, the three steadily joined forces to become the earliest incarnation of The Dishonest Fiddlers. As the original music of Brown began to mature and progress, the band realized they needed a second guitar. Patrick Casper was invited to a gig and right away the band was set with its current and final lineup.

This is a donation-based event. BYOB. Doors open at 7 p.m.

The Cooperage is operated by the The Cooperage Project, a non-profit organization that seeks to build community through performance events, learning opportunities, markets, and good times.

For more information, visit www.thecooperageproject.org or call 570/253-2020.

HONSEDALE, PA — The First Presbyterian Church of Honesdale will present an innovative reenactment of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, “Torn,” on Thursday, March 24; Saturday, March 25; and Sunday, March 26. The free production will be performed at The Vineyard Center, 761 Terrace St., at 7 p.m. each night. The audience will be drawn into this compelling portrayal of the events preceding and including the death of Christ through a shadow performance, special effects and music. “Torn” is a creative depiction that is fueled by visual potency and powerful accounts from those who witnessed the events. Though admission is free, there will be a free-will offering box. For more information, call 570/253-5451 or 570/3524463, or visit www.1stpreshonesdale.com.

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IN MY HUMBLE OPINION

By Jonathan Charles Fox

Three cheers for the volunteers!

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emember that the happiest people are not those getting more, but those giving more.”

These words, written by H. Jackson Brown Jr., rang true over the last few days, as I made my way through the Upper Delaware River region. Wherever I went, I saw smiling faces and people helping people, as is often the case here in the country. While volunteerism exists in cities, villages and towns across America, the impact on our local communities appears (IMHO) more immediate and visible. Maybe it’s because I’m always on the road, but I recognize folks (and they recognize the dog) wherever I go. As it states on the front page of The River Reporter, our 40-plus years of reporting has been “spanning two states, four counties [60 communities] and a river that unites us,” so I see a lot of familiar faces while out and about.

“In some cases, those who volunteer are always the same people,” Bryan Pulsifer wrote about giving to others. “Are you always on the sidelines or are you able to step up and help?” he asks. It’s a good question, but from my vantage point, more people in our neck of the woods step up, rather than aside. Lunkhead that I am, my first thought when seeing a flyer for a “Volunteer Fair” in Liberty, NY was of carnival rides and cotton candy; so naturally, I made plans to check it out. What I found instead was more than 27 local organizations gathered in one place seeking volunteers for a myriad of services.

Arts programs, adult care centers, food pantries, museums and libraries were just a few of the opportunities being offered to those seeking to give of their time and energy. As Dharma and I strolled from table to table, I was not surprised to run into Liberty Rotarians Gary Silverman, Anthony Sinacore and Gary Siegel, who greeted the pooch warmly and nodded in my general direction.

“You may not have saved a lot of money in your life,” Seth Parker wrote, “but if you have saved a lot of heartache for other folks, you are a pretty rich man.” I have no clue how much money those guys have saved over the years, but have recently become aware of the Rotary Club’s rich impact on others, specifically through their “Haiti Clean Water Project,” which provides filtration systems and clean water for Haitian families. The guys were out in full force soliciting donations and discussing the project with members of the community. “For only $50,” Silverman told me, “your contribution will purchase a water filtration system for a family in need of clean drinking water.” I need to be reminded sometimes, that it’s the smallest things (like fresh water for me and the dog) that I seem to take for granted. Looking to help?

Contact Gary at gsilverman@hvc.rr.com, “or any Rotary member,” he suggested as I moved on. “And thank you!

Every dollar helps!”

Many of us don’t have much spare cash and are busy with jobs, kids, homes and farms to run but still seem to find the time. I see hands stretching across county lines on a daily basis, as friends and neighbors do what they can to help one another. “Of course, money is always good,” WJFF radio station volunteer Kevin McDaniel said when I stopped by the booth, “but our hydro-powered community station is always looking for volunteers who are willing to share their time and talents with us.”

As I reached for a bumper sticker, Kevin smiled. “That will be $5, please,” he said, extending a hand. Scrounging

TRR photos by Jonathan Charles Fox

Along with 26 other organizations, the Sullivan County Longbeards were informing the public about their organization and opportunities during the Volunteer Fair held at the high school in Liberty, NY last weekend.

Liberty Rotary Club’s Gary Silverman, left, Anthony Sinacore and Gary Siegel were on hand during the volunteer fair to inform the public about the Haiti Clean Water Project and how we can help.

During a break from chatting with future volunteers, some of the lovely ladies of Bethel Woods snapped a selfie to commemorate the day. through my wallet, I reminded him of Ethel Percy Andrus and how her words echo the sentiment of the station itself: “The human condition is the essential ingredient.

It is only in the giving of oneself to others that we truly live.”

“Uh-huh,” he smirked. “That’ll be five bucks.”

My visit to the fair was only the tip of the iceberg, and I gathered info on dozens of worthy organizations before heading over to Bethel Woods (www.bethelwoodscenter. org), where more volunteer opportunities were being presented. “We’re always looking to meet members of the

community,” manager of volunteer services Kellee Thelman told me, “and we strive to make all opportunities an experience—hopefully one that is educational, inspirational and empowering for individuals in Sullivan County and surrounding areas. I know you’re a busy guy,” she said. “Do you have time to volunteer?”

Thelman’s question gave me pause as I headed out the door, thinking about another quote I had read somewhere. “I always wondered why somebody didn’t do something about that,” Joyce Flaugher once said. “Then I realized I was somebody.”

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Award-winning novelist to speak at luncheon HONESDALE, PA â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Award-winning novelist Tom Bouman will speak at a luncheon sponsored by the Friends of the Wayne County Public Library on Sunday, April 6 at 12 noon at the Hotel Wayne. His presentation will blend a talk on rural American crime fiction, excerpts from new work that reflect that theme, and his personal history with a few old-time tunes on guitar or mandolin.

He will also sign books that will be available for sale. The deadline to purchase tickets is April 2.

Bouman is the author of the acclaimed â&#x20AC;&#x153;Dry Bones in the Valley,â&#x20AC;? a debut rural noir mystery, which won both the 2015 Los Angeles Times Book Prize for Mystery/Thriller and the 2015 Edgar Award for Best First Novel. Bouman, a former editor at Houghton Mifflin Harcourt and Hachette Group, recently moved from New York City with his family to his childhood home on a dirt road in Susquehanna County, the inspiration for the natural and social setting of his novel.

The murder mystery is set in Northeast Pennsylvania in a fictional Wild Thyme Township in Holebrook County. Its themes include the interconnecting familial roots, present day prejudices, and the tensions among hardscrabble poverty, drug crime, the ramshackle beauty of the environment and the financial comfort afforded by hydro-fracking and the leasing of gas wells.

Tickets cost $20 and must be purchased by the end of Saturday, April 2 at the Wayne County Public Library, 1406 N. Main St., or by credit card: call 570/253-1220.

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NARROWSBURG â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Relax with Susan Pereira-Mendoza as she preserves your self-awareness in yoga class. Bring your mat and enjoy aromatherapy, green tea and green veggies in celebration of St. Patrickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day. Registration required.

845/252-3360.

Mountain Wave show

NARROWSBURG â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Mountain Wave celebrates St. Patrickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day at the Emerald Ballroom (downstairs at The Heron), 6pm.

Toddler story time

CALLICOON â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Thursdays, 10:30-11am at the Delaware Free Branch of the Western Sullivan Public Library. 6-week session. Ages 18 months-2+. Explore early literacy with stories, songs, flannel boards and more. Registration required; programs without 5 people preregistered may be cancelled. Email kohara@rcls. org or call 845/887-4040.

Fri., Mar. 18 Dinner and Celtic concert

HANCOCK â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Two Sisters Emporium hosts an evening of traditional Irish food and original music by Black Sage Project. Bistro opens 6pm with menu choices: Shepardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pie, bangers & mash, or corned beef & cabbage. Concert begins 7:30pm. Dinner and concert $27.50 + tax/tip; concert only $10. 607/821-1606.

Entertainment at Cove Haven

LAKEVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Byrd Pressley Band, DJ Marc Anthony and comic Paul Bond at Cove Haven Resort, 8:30pm. Free admission.

Free computer support @ WSPL JeďŹ&#x20AC;ersonville

JEFFERSONVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Free computer support, Fridays at the Jeffersonville Branch of the Western Sullivan Public Library, 10am-2pm. Have questions about a new device? Or an app that isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t working like you want? Need help with a new computer or operating system? Get answers to these questions and more.

Happy browsing: Internet tips workshop

JEFFERSONVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 5-7pm at the Jeffersonville Branch of the Western Sullivan Public Library. Review the tips and tricks for browsing the Internet safely and easily, and look at extra apps and features to see what they all really do.

Corned beef and cabbage dinner

KAUNEONGA LAKE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Members of the Kauneonga Lake Fire Department host their annual corned beef and cabbage dinner at the Kauneonga Lake Firehouse, 3574 State Rte. 55, 5-8pm. Tickets: adults $13, kids $5 ages 6-12, kids 5 and under free.

Dinner and Celtic concert

HANCOCK â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Two Sisters Emporium hosts an evening of traditional Irish food and original music by Black Sage Project. Bistro opens 6pm with menu choices: Shepardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pie, bangers & mash, or corned beef & cabbage. Concert begins 7:30pm. Dinner and concert $27.50 + tax/tip; concert only $10. 607/821-1606.

Early bird toddler story time

JEFFERSONVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Saturdays, 9-9:30am at the Jeffersonville Branch of the Western Sullivan Public Library. Ages 18 months-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 845/482-4350.

Exhibit opens: â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Intricate Realitiesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;

LIVINGSTON MANOR â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Catskill Art Society presents â&#x20AC;&#x153;Intricate Realities,â&#x20AC;? a group show featuring artwork by Hannah Raine Brenner-Leonard, Patrick Duffy and Jayoung Yoon, at the CAS Arts Center, 48 Main St. Artist talk and opening reception, 3-6pm. On display through April 17.

Fair trade products sampling

BEACH LAKE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Sample mostly organic, fairly traded products that support smallscale farmers at Beach Lake United Methodist Church, 7 Milanville Rd. Saturday 8am-2pm and Sunday 7am-2pm.

Free samples of Equal Exchange coffee, tea, chocolate, baking items, dried fruits, nuts, snack bars and more. Foil wrapped chocolate eggs.

Family bingo

MASTHOPE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Lackawaxen EMS family bingo at Masthope Mountain Community, 196 Karl Hope Blvd., 7pm.

Family story time

JEFFERSONVILLEâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Saturdays,10-11am at the Jeffersonville Branch of the Western Sullivan Public Library. All ages welcome.

Stories, songs, crafts, and more. 6-week session. Registration required. Email kohara@rcls.org or call 845/482-4350.

Farm safety day

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

HONESDALE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Wayne/Pike Farm Bureau hosts a farm safety day at the Park Street Complex, 10am-2pm. Farmers, firefighters, rescue personnel and machinery dealers are invited to attend.

Lunch will be provided by the Wayne/ Pike Farm Bureau. Call 570/226â&#x20AC;&#x201C;1644 or 729â&#x20AC;&#x201C;8499 by March 12 to reserve a meal.

Sat., Mar. 19

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Pre-K story time at the library

AARP driver safety program

SOUTH Fallsburg â&#x20AC;&#x201D; AARPâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Driver Safety Program at South Fallsburg Senior Center, 9am-4pm. Sonny Smith, AARP certified instructor, gives this course in one full-day session. Participants receive a certificate that entitles them to apply for a discount on their car insurance. 845/434-8922.

Art of collage workshop

HONESDALE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Experience the art of collage in a workshop at Missing Pieces Studio, Main Street, 10am-noon. How do you balance shape and color? How do you use adhesives, and what adhesives are best? How do you smoothly decoupage? These questions and more will be answered. Cost: $25, supplies included.

Register, space is limited. 570/224-7511.

Community Easter luncheon

BEACH LAKE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Community meal and fellowship at Beach Lake United Methodist Church, 7 Milanville Rd., 12noon.

Menu: ham, scalloped potatoes, sweet potatoes, vegetables, applesauce, rolls and dessert. Free and open to everyone.

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

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

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

Kidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Easter fun day

BEACH LAKE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Beach Lake United Methodist Church, 7 Milanville Rd. Registration 9am, dismissal 10:30am. All children ages 3-10 are invited to come and enjoy a Bible story, craft, games, snack and Easter egg hunt. (Youth 11 and older welcome as helpers) Free & open to everyone.

Learn how biochar enhances garden soil

HONESDALE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Wayne County Public Library hosts a talk about biochar: specially prepared charcoal added to your garden soil that enhances vegetable nutrition, buffers against weather extremes and increases beneficial life in your soil, 10:30 a.m., at 1406 Main St.

Lego club

CALLICOON â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Lego club meets on third Saturday each month at the Delaware Free Branch of the Western Sullivan Public Library, 1-3pm. Drop in and see who can make the coolest Lego creations. Ages 3+. Email kohara@rcls.org or call 845/887-4040.

Easter candy sale

HONESDALE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Wayne Memorial Hospital Auxiliary will sponsor an Easter candy sale featuring Chocolates by Leopold in the hospitalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s main lobby, 7am-4pm.

Proceeds will benefit the hospital.

Story time at the library

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

Wed., Mar. 23 Free computer support @ WSPL in Narrowsburg

Simple Supper Soup Fest

NARROWSBURG â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Free computer support, Wednesdays at the Tusten-Cochecton Branch of the Western Sullivan Public Library, 4-8pm. Have questions about a new device? Or an app that isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t working like you want? Need help with a new computer or operating system? Get answers to these questions and more.

Sun., Mar. 20

PORT JERVIS â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Lenten soup lunch, 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.

GRAHAMSVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The second annual Simple Supper Soup Fest with the 4-H Puppy Pals at the Grahamsville Firehouse, 4-7pm. Cost: $8. Eat in or take out. Donation of non-perishable food item requested. To purchase advance tickets, email puppypalsrock@gmail.com.

Fair trade products sampling

BEACH LAKE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Sample mostly organic, fairly traded products that support smallscale farmers at Beach Lake United Methodist Church, 7 Milanville Rd., 7am2pm. Free samples of Equal Exchange coffee, tea, chocolate, baking items, dried fruits, nuts, snack bars and more.

Foil wrapped chocolate eggs.

Unitarian Universalist Fellowship

BEACH LAKE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Upper Delaware Unitarian Universalist Fellowship meets at Berlin Township Community Center, 10:15am.

Barbara Leo will facilitate a discussion of the TED-Talk â&#x20AC;&#x153;Why Arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t We More Compassionateâ&#x20AC;? by psychologist and author, Dr. Daniel Goleman. www.uduuf.org.

Windy Kilt 5k run & parade

NARROWSBURG â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Windy Kilt 5k run, 10am. All proceeds donated to the Tusten Ambulance Corp. and local charities. Visit www.windykilt5k.com. Narrowsburg St. Patrickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day parade follows at 1pm.

Mon., Mar. 21 Adult fellowship pot luck lunch

BEACH LAKE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Adult fellowship pot luck luncheon at Beach Lake United Methodist Church, 12noon. Everyone is welcome. Bring a covered dish and enjoy fellowship. The speaker is Lou Anne Sheard on the topic of Giving Comfort: How can we give comfort to others in their time of need?

Free computer support @ WSPL in Callicoon

CALLICOON â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Free computer support, Mondays at the Delaware Free Branch of the Western Sullivan Public Library, 1-5pm. Have questions about a new device? Or an app that isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t working like you want? Need help with a new computer or operating system? Get answers to these questions and more.

Toddler story time at the library

MONTICELLO â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 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.

Lenten soup lunch

Preschool story time

NARROWSBURG â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Wednesdays 1011am at the Tusten-Cochecton Branch of the Western Sullivan Public Library.

6-week session. Ages 3-6. Stories, songs, crafts and more. Registration required; programs without 5 people preregistered may be cancelled. Email kohara@rcls.org or call 845/252-3360.

Thurs., Mar. 24 Easter performance of â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Tornâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;

HONESDALE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The First Presbyterian Church of Honesdale presents a reenactment of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, at The Vineyard Center, 761 Terrace St., three nights, 7pm. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tornâ&#x20AC;? is a shadow play with special effects and music, portraying the events preceding and including the death of Christ. Free admission. 570/253-5451.

Toddler story time

CALLICOON â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Thursdays, 10:30-11am at the Delaware Free Branch of the Western Sullivan Public Library. 6-week session. Ages 18 months-2+. Explore early literacy with stories, songs, flannel boards and more. Registration required; programs without 5 people preregistered may be cancelled. Email kohara@rcls. org or call 845/887-4040.

Wayne County genealogy group

HONESDALE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Wayne County Genealogy Group meets in the multi-purpose room of the Wayne County Historical Society, 810 Main St., 4:30pm. Meeting highlights â&#x20AC;&#x153;Back to Basics,â&#x20AC;? a topic of particular interest to beginning family history researchers. Newcomers and experienced genealogy researchers welcome. 570/253-3240.

Fri., Mar. 25 Easter performance of â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Tornâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;

Tues., Mar. 22

HONESDALE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The First Presbyterian Church of Honesdale will present a reenactment of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ called â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tornâ&#x20AC;? at The Vineyard Center, 761 Terrace St., 7pm. Free admission.

570/253-5451.

African drums and rhythm with African traditions

Swampcandy at Harmony Presents

CALLICOON â&#x20AC;&#x201D; WSPL introduces the African world experience through drumming and dance by Motherland Rhythms and Dance Performing Arts Group, 5:30pm at its Delaware Free Branch Library. And Penelope Ghartey presents her African tradition experienceâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;how she and her family have adapted some of the colorful and meaningful rituals from their home country into their daily lives.

HAWLEY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Swampcandy at Harmony Presents at the Hawley Silk Mill, 8pm.

This stomping Mississippi blues and roots influenced duo is made of Ruben Dobbsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; finger-picking and rhythmic style combined with Joey Mitchellâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bass playing, pounding kick drum and percussive bass. Tickets at www.harmonypresents. com or AMSkier $19 in advance, or $22 general admission.

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JS ELECTRIC

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Classifieds Help Wanted Publisher’s Employment Notice – All employment advertised in this newspaper is subject to Section 296 of the Human Rights Law which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation, or discrimination based on race, color, creed, national origin, disability, marital status, sex, age, or arrest conviction record, or an intention to make any such preference, limitation, or discrimination. Title 29, U.S. Code, Chap. 630, excludes the Federal Gov’t. for the age discrimination provisions.

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

Vendors Wanted VENDORS & ARTISTS WANTED for Buffalo’s Largest Comic Con. Star studded guest list. Buffalo Niagara Convention Center on 8/13 & 8/14.

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Auctions 100+ HOMES-LAND-COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS PROPERTY TAX AUCTION 3/30@11AM. Holiday Inn, Elmira, NY. 800-243-0061 HAR, Inc. & AAR, Inc. Free brochure, Bid Online from Anywhere: www.NYSAUCTIONS.com

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Help Wanted

Help Wanted

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

Help Wanted

ELECTRICIAN WANTED:

BECOME A PART OF A WINNING TEAM. Must be responsible, Organized Individual. Must be a team player, motivated, willing to lead a team. 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 Position Opening

Horticulture Crew Leader Sullivan Renaissance is seeking Horticulture Crew Leader.

Monday thru Friday – April to November.

Excellent organizational, leadership and communications skills; oversee installation and maintenance of Sullivan Renaissance special projects and seasonal plantings and hardscape elements as well as assistants and volunteers. Experience in horticulture or related field or 3+ years of experience in gardening preferred. Salary based on experience. To apply: via e-mail to: jmcphillips@granitelp.com, by phone: (845) 295-2773, by Mail: P.O. Box 311, Attn: HR Dept., Liberty, NY 12754 Approx. 35 to 40 hrs./week

Position Opening

Summer Horticulture Assistant

Sullivan Renaissance is seeking Summer Assistants willing to experience an in-depth training of various aspects of public horticulture landscaping.

Work on community projects throughout Sullivan County; planting, renovating and maintaining gardens. Introduction to community beautification and learn about landscape design and installation. Work includes: planting trees, shrubs, vines, perennials, grasses, annuals, bulbs as well as mulching, composting, watering, weeding, etc. To apply: via e-mail to: jmcphillips@ granitelp.com, by phone: (845) 295) 2773,

by Mail: P.O. Box 311, Attn: HR Dept., Liberty, NY 12754 Pay Rate: $12.00 per hour; up to 35 hrs. a week.

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

Restaurant in Liberty Area looking for Waitress and Kitchen help 845-747-4247

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Legal Notice 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. Purpose: any lawful purpose.

NOTICE OF FORMATION of limited liability company (LLC). Name: 127 WEST 141 LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 11/20/2015. 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 127 WEST 141 LLC C/O GUARDIAN REALTY3611 14TH AVENUESUITE 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.

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.

LEGAL NOTICE TOWN OF HIGHLAND PLEASE TAKE NOTICE The Town of Highland is seeking bids for trash removal along the Delaware River. Interested parties must submit a proposal in writing on or before on April 12, 2016 @ 10:00 AM to the Town Clerk’s Office PO Box 138 Eldred NY 12732. The Trash removal includes river related refuse long the Delaware River and Route 97 Eagle Watch on foot patrol and canoe.

The trash is to be deposited or recycled at the Highland Transfer Station. The River Clean-Up Program will begin May 15, 2016 to September 30, 2016. The proposal must include a non-collusive form which may be picked up at the Town Clerk’s Office. For further details please contact the Town Clerk @845-557-6085.

The Town Board reserves the right to reject any and all bids.

Dated March 9, 2016 Doreen Hanson 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 SALE SUPREME COURT

Legal Notice COUNTY OF SULLIVAN WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., Plaintiff AGAINST RICHARD MACALUSO, et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated June 23, 2015 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Sullivan County Courthouse in At the lobby of 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: Red Hill Associates, LLC Articles of Organization were filed with the New York Secretary of State’s office on : 3/8/16 The County in which the Office is to be 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 : PO Box 71 Westbrookville, NY 12785 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.

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.

Notice of Formation of a Limited Liability Company The name of the limited liability company is: Yulan Country Store, LLC Articles of Organization were filed with the New York Secretary of State’s office on : 02/18/2016 The County in which the Office is to be 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 : 218 Airport Rd., Po Box 263, Yulan, NY-12792 LEGAL NOTICE Notice of Formation of Boro Transportation, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with NY Dept. of State on 3/3/16.

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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.

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W. 67th St., Apt. 2-FW, NY, NY 10023.

Purpose: Any lawful purpose. Principal business location: 121 Ridge Rd., Hankins, NY 12741.

Non-Collusion Bidding Certificate a copy of which is attached. A current Certificate of Workman’s compensation Insurance, or certification that such coverage is not required, must be submitted no later than five (5) days following the award of the bid.

Said bids shall be mailed or delivered to the Office of the Town Clerk, 210 Bridge Street, P.O. Box 195, Narrowsburg NY 12764 clearly marked “DEMOLITION BID” no later than 3:00 PM on Friday, April 8, 2016. Any bid received after this date and time will not be considered.Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud on Tuesday, April 12, 2016at 6 pm. The bid, if awarded, shall not be assigned. No bid received may be withdrawn by any bidder for a period of thirty (30) days from the date of bid opening. The bid will be awarded by the Town Board to the lowest responsible bidder. In cases where two (2) or more responsible bidders submit identical bids as to price, the Town Board may award the bid to either of such bidders.

The Town Board may reject all bids and re-advertise for new bids in its discretion.

That all debris and the two vehicles shall be removed from the premises and legally disposed of; no burying on the site. Holes in the ground resulting from the removals shall be filled level with non-contaminated, inert fill. This will be done in accordance with all local, state and federal regulations, and the mandates of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and the New York Department of Labor consistent with the presence of asbestos. The area involved is to be graded to ground level and seeded. It will be the responsibility of the contractor to obtain any and all necessary permits. The work is to be completed within sixty (60) of the bid being awarded, weather permitting. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me. Nicole Peters Town Clerk Town of Tusten Sullivan County, New York

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.

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.

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.

NOTICE OF FORMATION of limited 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.

Brevp LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 2/29/16. 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, 510 Wild Tpke., Mountaindale, NY 12763. General purpose.

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.

LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the 138th ANNUAL MEETING OF THE Callicoon Co-operative Insurance Company will be held on Saturday April 9th, 2016 at 9:30 AM in the home office of the company in Jeffersonville NY for the purpose of electing Directors and any other such business that may properly come before the meeting. Philip E. Conaty Secretary/Treasurer

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 12790-5044. 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.

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

JZ HAMPTONS LLC Art. Of Org. Filed Sec. of State of NY 3/9/2016. Off. Loc.: Sullivan Co. SSNY designated as agent upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY to mail copy of process to The LLC, PO Box 1000, Woodbury, NY 11797. Purpose: Any lawful act or activity.

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.

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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.

Please take notice that the Town of Tusten Town Clerk will be accepting SEALED bids for demolition of the house and removal of two derelict and deserted vehicles. SUBJECT PROPERTY is located on Crawford Road, SBL #19.A-1-18.

There is an abandoned house and two derelict and abandoned vehicles Bids are to be submitted to my office, sealed, with a

OLD EARTH LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 1/27/2016. Office in Sullivan Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served.

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NOTICE OF FORMATION of limited liability company (LLC). Name: 325 WADSWORTH LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 3/7/2016. 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.

Moore Trucking LLC Arts of Org filed

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.

BID NOTICE TOWN OF HIGHLAND The Town of Highland Highway Department will be accepting sealed bids for the following: Crushed Ledge Stone and Processed Gravel Bid Packets will be available at the Town Clerks Office during regular office hours. Sealed bids will be accepted at the Town Highway Shop 16 Proctor Road Eldred NY 12732 until 11:00AM on April 4 2016. The bids will be opened at the Town of Highland Highway Shop on April 4, 2016 @ 11:00 and will be awarded at the Town of Highland Regular Town Board Meeting on April 12th, 2016 The Town reserves the right to reject any and all bids and a non-collusive form must accompany all bids. By Order of the Town Board Doreen Hanson, Town Clerk Date March 9, 2016 Notice of Formation of a Limited Liability Company The name of the limited liability company is: UPSTATE LOCATIONS LLC Articles of Organization were filed with the New York Secretary of State’s office on : 1/28/16 The County in which the Office is to be located : SULLIVAN COUNTY. 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 : 39 DEEP HOLLOW HILL ROAD NARROWSBURG NY 12764 NOTICE OF FORMATION of limited liability company (LLC). Name: 649 WEST LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 3/7/2016. Office location: Sullivan County.

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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.

RMS TEAM LLC Art. Of Org. Filed Sec. of State of NY 3/9/2016. Off. Loc.: Sullivan Co. SSNY designated as agent upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY to mail copy of process to The LLC, PO Box 1000, Woodbury, NY 11797. Purpose: Any lawful act or activity.

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SSNY shall mail process to: 184 Ardmore Ave, Staten Isl, NY 10314. Purpose: any lawful activity.

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.

NOTICE OF FORMATION of limited liability company (LLC). Name: 117 WEST 141 LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 11/20/2015. 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 117 WEST 141 LLC C/O GUARDIAN REALTY 3611 14TH AVENUE SUITE 603, BROOKLYN, NY 11218. Purpose: any lawful purpose.

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NOTICE OF FORMATION of limited liability company (LLC). Name: 85 FAIRVIEW LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 3/7/2016. Office location: Sullivan County.

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SSNY shall mail copy of process to: THE LLC 3611 14TH AVENUE SUITE 603, BROOKLYN, NY 11218. Purpose: any lawful purpose.

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. Asphalt Plant Testing for Quality Assurance & Chip Seal Testing for Quality Assurance (R-16-07).

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Dated: March 18, 2016 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, April 1, 2016: 1. Dental Services for Sullivan County Jail (R-16-08).

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Dated: March 18, 2016 LEGAL NOTICE COUNTY OF SULLIVAN Sealed bids for the following will be received by the Director of the Department of Purchasing and Central Services at the Sullivan County Government Center, 100 North Street, Monticello, New York 12701, (845) 807-0515, until 1:00 P.M. on Friday, April 1, 2016 at which time the bids will be publicly opened and read.

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A new generation of leaders at Eldred high school

By GRIFFIN MAJOR

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he student council at the Eldred Junior-Senior High School has become extremely involved in the day-to-day workings of the school, changing the way the school functions. From its founding in 2013, it has provided leadership by organizing meetings and engaging in student and community issues and volunteer work, as well as by the members simply being good citizens and role models.

It is only student councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s third year of its existence, and during that time it has made a determined effort to improve the overall experience for Eldredâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s students in a way that hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t been seen for a long time. This year, the council has sought to reinvigorate school spirit and pride in Eldredâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s high school.

In pursuit of this goal, members Samantha Laput, Helen Sherwood, Kassandra Weatherly and Griffin Major scheduled a visit to Port Jervis High School in December to interact with and learn from their peers in student government there.

Port Jervis has succeeded in generating a high level of pride in its school among faculty and students, and the goal of the Eldred student council was to find out how they have done that. Council members were privileged to ask Port Jervis students questions, take notes and look into all of the factors that play into Port Jervisâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s success.

In order to foster a sense of pride and community following that visit, the council has begun mural painting, distributed awards to outstanding students, and has increased involvement in the community through volunteer work and projects.

The momentum that has been generated from bringing these smallâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;but effectiveâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;changes back to Eldred from Port Jervis has paved the way for many other achievements. Aside from acting as a liaison bringing student concerns to the faculty and administration, the council has taken part in the Eldred Hall of Fame nominations, assisted in the reinstatement of the senior-seventh grade mentor program, proposed new code-of-conduct amendments, and continued to inform the public at board of education meetings via up-to-date reports about its activities.

The main reason the student council has been so successful is the quality of its members, who are a vastly diverse group of students. All of the students in the council also participate in many different academic programs, groups, clubs and athletics at the school. Some of these are the Fishing Club, National Honor Society, Interact Club, STEM, and college and AP courses, among many others.

Although the diversity can lead to some

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Eldred Junior-Senior High School Student Council members seen here are, in the top row, Vice President Helen Sherwood, left, Julia Kehrley, Melissa McMonagle, Joseph Potter, President Griffin Major and advisor Lizbeth Stringer. In the front row are Treasurer Catherine Nicholson, Julia Foster, Kassandra Weatherly, Hannah Mayr and Secretary Samantha Laput.

Missing from the photo are Patrick Kinney and Brianna Terry. heated but well-thought-out debates at student council meetings, each and every member offers an intelligent and unique perspective that makes for informed and educated decision making during the meetings. Different perspectives allow for more representation and a better informed way of thinking.

As a result of all of these achievements, the council has been invited to attend a conference in April at Somers High School in Lincolndale, NY. This trip will allow some of the student councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s members to attend, learn and hone leadership skills. This will also be great opportunity for some of the members who look to pursue leadership opportunities outside of school.

When it first began in 2013, the council did not even have full membership and was poorly attended. At the time of that rather disorganized founding, one would scarcely have predicted the impressive accomplishments the group actually achieved in only three years. But since then, the program and the student leaders have grown and blossomed into a fully functional and successful group.

This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s members are ninth-grade representatives Patrick Kinney, Hannah Mayr and Brianna Terry; 10th-grade representatives Julia Foster, Joseph Potter and Kassandra Weatherly; 11-grade representatives Samantha Laput (secretary), Catherine Nicholson (treasurer) and Helen Sherwood (vice president); and 12th-grade representatives Julia Kehrley, Griffin Major (president) and Melissa McMonagle. They should all be very proud of how much the student council has grown and how influential it has become in the school, and overall in the community.

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There will be a Boy Scout Badge Fest on Saturday, April 2 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Bears will work on “Fun, Feathers, and Ferns.” Webelos will work toward the Castaway badge (pre-requisite 2b). Boy Scouts will work toward the Nature merit badge (pre-requisite 4a). Scouts must be supervised at all times by a parent or troop leader. The cost is $25 for a full day; payment is required at registration.

On Sunday, April 3 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon, there will be a program titled “Spring Waterfalls.” Participants will tour waterfalls in the park. With rising temperatures and early spring snowmelts the waterfalls should be quite impressive. Dress warm, wear sturdy boots and bring a camera. The cost is $10. Call to reserve a seat in

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AWLEY, PA — The Delaware Highlands Conservancy will hold the ninth annual Foods of the Delaware Highlands Gala on April 30 at 5:30 p.m.

The event is held at Hawley’s Settlers Inn, and features a four-course, farm-to-table dinner and wine tasting followed by a live auction.

This year, the Conservancy’s gala dinner committee is supported by honorary co-chairs Gary Beilman, president and CEO of the Dime Bank; and Mark Ruffalo, actor, activist and founder of Water Defense. Additional committee members include Jeanne Genzlinger, Nancy Kiesendahl Bloch, Amy Litzenberger, Karen Lutz, Mary Sue Price and Brenda Ruello.

Opportunities to support the Delaware Highlands Conservancy as a dinner sponsor are available. The Conservator level for $2,500 includes four guaranteed tickets to the dinner and a full page in the evening’s program. The Reception Sponsor level for $1,500 includes four guaran-

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The nonprofit Delaware Highlands Conservancy works in partnership with landowners and communities of the Upper Delaware River region to conserve our natural heritage and quality of life. The theme of the gala dinner, “Love where you live!” highlights our working farms and forests and the exceptional quality of life we enjoy in the Upper Delaware River region.

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On Sunday, April 10 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon, there will be a program called “Bridge the Gap: Edible & Medicinal Plant Walk.” Nature provides food and natural remedies for us in the form of many plants. The hike will focus on wild edible and medicinal plants. The program is free; funding is provided by the William Penn Foundation. No collecting will be done within the park.

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ince 2006, when white-nose syndrome first started affecting bats in New York State, people have become more aware of the threat that wildlife diseases pose on species in certain habitats. Steps were taken to restrict access to some known bat hibernacula in order to slow the spread of this fungal disease.

Now, another fungus pathogen has come to light that is threatening amphibians, especially salamanders. A fungus in Europe, Batrachochytrium salamandrivorans, has recently decimated the Dutch fire salamander in the Netherlands. There is a fear that the disease could be transported to the U.S. and other countries and cause severe population decline or worse of varied species of amphibians.

This past January the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has placed an interim ban on the importation and interstate transport of 201 separate species of salamanders. Many of these were imported for the pet trade from other countries. Any captive salamanders or other reptiles or amphibians of the pet-store variety should never be released it into the wild. An exception would be if you caught a local sala-

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One third of the world’s 600 plus species of salamanders are found in the U.S., and biologists in this and other countries are concerned that fungal diseases have the potential for the detriment of amphibian species diversity worldwide. To this end, Clarion University Biology Department faculty, the Mid-Atlantic Center for Herpetology and Conservation, and the Pennsylvania Amphibian and Reptile Survey are embarking on a study to investigate the distribution of three amphibian pathogens in the state of Pennsylvania. The project will involve taking non-lethal samples from about 750 Eastern red-spotted newts and is set to start this spring. The samples will be screened for three amphibian pathogens.

The results of this work will aid wildlife managers on any future conservation efforts for salamanders and other amphibians. The sight of a red eft or other salamander in the wild is a welcome sign of spring. Let’s hope we keep seeing these small wonders.

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Red-spotted newts, or red efts, are easy to spot and the most seen salamander in many areas in the region.

The land-dwelling red eft stage is an intermediate stage in their lifecycle; they eventually grow gills and return to the water. Because of their numbers, they will make an excellent species to screen for the amphibian pathogens of concern.

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