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Changes sought at Sullivan DFS By FRITZ MAYER

ONTICELLO, NY — In the wake of Randy Parker being placed on administrative leave from the Sullivan County Division of Health and Family Services (DHFS), the new acting commissioner, Joe Todora, and deputy commissioner, William Moon, said they are seeking to remove redundancies from the process of applying for services. Parker was removed from his office because of a backlog of applications of the federal Home Emergency Assistance Program (HEAP), created by situations which, according to legislator Cindy Gieger, predate his tenure. HEAP, along with Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP) and Temporary Assistance (TA) were the subject of a review by officials in Albany, and the review was mentioned at the Family Services Committee meeting on March 12. These programs are administered by the Department of Family Services (DFS), which is one of six departments under the DHFS umbrella. The review was conducted by the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA). There were many recommendations and corrective measures outlined in the review, and shortfalls were enumerated. Regarding HEAP, the review said applications were being processed in accordance with state law “with a few exceptions.” Regarding SNAP, the review said, the current procedure for processing applications is “not consistent with federal and state regulations.” Regarding TA the review said, “eligibility determinations are consistently not made within the required timeframes.” OTDA said that corrective action plans to address various issues are required. Todora said the department is examining current procedures and policies, with the goal of having the process work more quickly, so applicants know sooner if they are going to be granted or denied the benefit being applied for. He said “It’s not unusual for me to get five phone calls about the same person,” and there is a feeling that “we don’t get back to people.” Continued on page 3

NEWS: 60 years in Bethany

River ice begins to thaw

EGION — As the region begins to gradually warm, the ice in the Upper Delaware River is slowly melting and evaporating. This giant peace sign, which someone created in the Big Eddy, is fading quickly now. Officials at the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area put out a press release on March 13 saying they were keeping an eye on the river ice. Park superintendent John J. Donahue said, “There is a considerable amount of ice covering the river from the Delaware Water Gap and extending for more than 100 miles north-

ward to the river’s headwaters in Hancock, NY, much of it is anywhere from 18 inches to 3 feet thick.” There was a possibility that rain over the weekend of March 14 might be sufficient to bring up the level of the river, breaking up the ice, which could result in ice jams and flooding. But not much ice was broken up and flooding did not happen. The short-term forecast calls for some precipitation, but probably not enough rain to rapidly break up the ice, and gradually warming temperatures will continue to melt it.

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OK for Highland brewery, parking hearing in April

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IN BRIEF Rock Hill woman killed in parade

By DAVID HULSE

LDRED, NY — Lumberland resident Bill Lenczuk’s craft brewery plan became legal in the Town of Highland last week, with the town board’s final approval vote on a local law to amend town zoning. An April 14 public hearing for an amendment to the town’s stringent commercial parking regulations was also approved The board voted following a public hearing on the “farm brewery” craft brewery amendment. Lenczuk’s Shrewd Fox Brewery is to be located in the former Eldred post office building on Route 55. With the approval, farm brewery operations become a special permitted use in both the HC (highway commercial), commercial and their adjoining R-1 districts. That represented a change from the original proposal after reviews from both the county planning department and the Upper Delaware Council questioned the original inclusion of the R-2 district, which covers the majority of the town’s land area. The county warned of potential conflicts with residential uses in R-2, while the UDC said the light industrial operation was compliant with the River Management Plan in the corridor hamlet areas, but not in the corridor R-2 zones. As to the parking issue, Supervisor Andrew Boyar said he had consolidated the input and other municipalities’ handling of the issue to the attorney for the town, Michael Davidoff, for a “new version, less restrictive than current requirements.” Boyar said the new regulations would allow the planning board latitude in reducing required spaces, and incorporate industry standards for use of unpaved or pervious surfaces that would mitigate stormwater runoff. Boyar said that the planning board will have the new version in time to make timely recommendations and “a month from today, [the town board will] deal with it.” Builder Charles Petersheim renewed his questions about the propriety of Boyar’s voting on the issue and the meaning of “recusal.” Petersheim called on Boyar to recuse himself from “all of it based on your views.” Earlier this year, Boyar had opposed the proposed Dollar General store, which was to be built opposite his home and office in Eldred. “In a vote of two against two, plus a recusal, the motion fails. You need three affirmative votes to pass. As far as parking is concerned, I want to vote for it… Parking needs to be relaxed. We’ve improved it, and I’m going to vote for it,” Boyar said. A public hearing for the parking amendment was scheduled at 6:30 p.m., preceding the board’s next regular meeting. In other business, the board heard Boyar note that the town needs to advertise for a new alternate planning board member; and asked that advance copies of planning board and zoning board of appeals agendas be provided to the town board. They also heard Petersheim warn that increased medical insurance, salaries and personnel expenses were themes central to recent tax increases that don’t go away.

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Bethany secretary honored BETHANY, PA — Nina Martin, left, who served as borough secretary for 60 years in Bethany, receives a plaque honoring her for her service from Pennsylvania state senator Lisa Baker on March 10. As the ceremony continued, Martin also received plaques and special recognition from state representative Sandra Major and the Wayne County commissioners.

ROCK HILL, NY — A Rock Hill woman was killed while participating as part of a St. Patrick’s Day parade on March 14. The New York State Police in Wurtsboro responded to the scene of a reported fatal motor vehicle accident in the parking lot of the Citgo gas station on Glenn Wild Road at about 1:20 p.m. The investigation determined that Bjorn Egenes, 25, of Rock Hill, was operating a Ford pickup truck towing a backhoe when he slowed at the gas station to speak to a subject in the parking lot. Susan McCormick, 56, of Rock Hill, who was riding in the bed of the pickup truck, stood up facing forward with her legs against the tailgate of the truck. Egenes concluded his conversation and pulled forward, resulting in McCormick losing her balance, falling backward over the tailgate onto the ground, and being run over by the trailer.

Peifer requests input on proposed budget HARRISBURG, PA — Rep. Mike Peifer is requesting input on the proposed budget put forward by Gov. Tom Wolf. A press release from Peifer, who represents parts of Wayne, Pike and Monroe counties, said, “A 16% budget increase from last year, Wolf presented a $33.8 billion proposal that would take us to historic levels of spending, with nearly $4.7 billion in new spending alone. As proposed, Pennsylvania families would see a 21%increase in their personal income tax liabilities. “I invite my constituents to contact me online at www. RepPeifer.com to weigh in on the governor’s spending plan and other budget-related issues. We must control spending and enact a fiscally responsible state spending plan without unnecessary new taxes or borrowing. “The budget process will continue over the next several weeks with a series of budget hearings conducted by the House Appropriations Committee from March 9 to 26… The deadline for a final, balanced budget to be adopted is June 30.” Wolf’s plan calls for higher income taxes to be offset by reductions in property taxes, and he claims that the net effect will be to reduce taxes on lower- and middleincome households.

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Race and parade in Narrowburg NARROWSBURG, NY — It was a very good showing for the First Annual Windy Kilt 5K marathon run through the streets of Narrowsburg on March 15. Ned Lang, a member of the town council and one of the organizers, said the event attracted some 80 runners to the rural hamlet. That raised about $10,000, which was donated to the Narrowsburg Volunteer Ambulance Service and Sullivan County Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA). The course was about three miles long, and started at the Narrowsburg Inn and wound through the town, along the river and back to the inn. After the run, the St. Patrick’s Day parade kicked off at about 1 p.m. There were lots of fire trucks and emergency vehicles on parade, and lots of people cheering them on from the sidelines. Lang said, “Narrowsburg is having some fun today.” MEMBER NYPA • MEMBER NNA

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A paver or a truck, that’s the question

CHANGES SOUGHT Continued from page 1

He said communications need to be improved and, “Hopefully we’ll go from being an organization that is constantly putting out fires to being an organization that is doing the daily work and providing services.” Gieger continued, “My preliminary review of the state office [finds] there are structural problems within programs that should have been addressed a long time ago, so now we’re moving forward with some streamlining, eliminating duplicate processes that were allowed to continue year after year.” Deputy commissioner Moon then gave his assessment of the progress in the department. He said “We’re starting to peel away what I would describe as excess layers of process. We found this in the HEAP program when I personally started taking phone calls and interacting daily with that staff… we were way past the necessary elements of determining initial or emergency HEAP applications.” He said there were staffing issues that will need to be addressed at some point, but he and Tedora feel that the “peeling away of excess processes” noted above needs to be accomplished first. He said the department is undergoing a culture change and part of that involves clearing up staff confusion and frustration over “bottlenecks created by our own designs.” Gieger, who is chair of the Health and Family Services Committee, says that the problems in DFS date back years. She said that several legislators had called for state oversight and review of programming months ago, which was never done until Parker brought Moon on board and a comprehensive state review was completed. Gieger also noted that staffing levels were deficient after positions requested by Parker were defunded in 2014. The state review also noted a “high rate of absenteeism” among staff, which left remaining staff to meet the program requirements. She believes that Parker experienced pushback over the last several years due to changes that included carrying forth state-mandated elimination of fraud, waste and abuse, and that the process of fixing a broken system could result in lowering Medicaid payments to the county. She said these changes and those to come are vital to accomplishing the goal of improving policies and addressing staff workloads while improving the delivery of services to the needy.

By DAVID HULSE

LEN SPEY, NY — A quiet and comparatively short meeting of the Lumberland Town Board ended in controversy Wednesday as officials debated an equipment purchase. Near the end of the agenda, Supervisor Nadia Rajsz customarily goes around the room seeking reports from various town officials. Highway Superintendent Donald “Bosco” Hunt’s report is usually among the briefest in winter—“we’re plowing, sanding, clearing ditches, etc.” But on March 11, he introduced some photographs, showing the deterioration and repairs to one of his dump trucks. “Every storm causes me problems,” he said. The truck had been involved in a roll-over accident, and “has had problems ever since,” he said. Hunt asked the board to consider purchase of a new truck, and said he had investigated various budgetary reserves and found close to $500,000 available. “The money is there,” he said. Hunt also said the long-proposed purchase of a paver could be covered with shared services from Cochecton. “The truck is there. They bring it and run it. They’re good at it,” he said. Rajsz asked the board if they could live with it if the truck were shared. Councilman James Akt, who has been the main proponent for the town’s purchase of a paver, was adamant. “Not me. You guys can if you want.” Last summer the topic came up, and a shared highway services deal with Highland was on the table. In August, Akt said that it would only provide an excuse for the town to avoid buying a paving machine of its own. “Everything is cheaper if you do it yourself. We need our own paver,” he said then.

“This is the second or third time this truck has broken down. The truck is the immediate need,” Councilwoman Jenny Mellan said at the March 11 meeting. Akt reiterated his position, reminding the board that the paver purchase was supposed to have happened four years ago. Akt also questioned the need for a new truck, saying few local businesses in trucking ever buy new trucks. He said vehicles that the town sells as unfixable are fixed and used in other places. He recalled a loader that the town couldn’t fix and sold for $25,000 to someone in Maine. “They fixed it, while we paid $190,000 for a new one. Look at the difference,” he said. Considering the past breakdowns, Rajsz said, “My concern is liability. We’re buying more than a truck,” she said. She asked Hunt to work up truck specifications and prices for the board’s consideration. The board discussion ended then, but after the meeting Hunt approached Akt, who was still clearly upset about the outcome. In other business, fire department president Ann Steimle reported increased ambulance calls, noting “a lot of calls” from the three Crystal Run residential homes for the developmentally disabled in the town. She said they included false alarms: someone who just enjoys pressing the alarm, burned food, and most recently during a storm when the drive was unplowed and the facilities nurse was not available, even though the person did not need to be transported. Steimle said she had contacted Crystal Run six weeks ago for help in purchasing equipment but has had no response. Rajsz also reported that she was documenting the town’s application to a new state “freeze-credit” program, which is to provide $1.5 billion in tax relief for residents in municipalities that document their efforts to keep costs down.

Seeking expansion of youth program By DAVID HULSE

none more than a four-hour drive away, and the total proLEN SPEY, NY — After two gram would cost under $5,000, years of a successful suma portion of which would be mer basketball camp he paid by players’ families. founded with joint support from Santoro said he would pay the towns of Highland and Lumfor transportation, “out of berland, Josh Santoro came before pocket,” and there would be no TRR photo by David Hulse overnight trips. “I’m not dealthe two town boards at their meetings last week to ask some addi- Josh Santoro ing with 10 girls in a hotel,” he tional help. said in mock horror. Santoro, a Glen Spey resident, is a sevenAfter creation of the team, Santoro said year faculty member at Eldred Central it could qualify for Level 3 status with the School (ECS), where he coaches the varsity Amateur Athletic Union of the U.S. Inc, baseball team. His basketball camp for ECS making it eligible for federal tax-exempt students resulted in sectional championstatus, and allowing the team to fundraise ships for both boys and girls teams in its for future expenses. first year, and last year the girl’s team made He said the goal is to have the players seen it to the state tournament. “That could be a by representatives of the National Collecoincidence,” he said. giate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division The towns had each appropriated $1,500 I and II colleges, which recruit high school annually, but Santoro said he has kept explayers and offer athletic scholarships. penses at $1,000 each in past years. “This “Those people don’t go to all high school year, I want to use the extra money,” he said. games anymore,” he said. While the summer program would continHe was well received by both boards, ue as in past, Santoro proposed creation of a where he was congratulated for his efforts traveling girls “showcase” team, associated by both supervisors, Andrew Boyar of with the American Athletic Union (AAU). Highland and Nadia Rajsz of Lumberland. The team, to be called Sullivan United, Santoro got two offers of private organizawould also include players from several tional support at Highland’s Tuesday meetother county school districts, from which ing. Both supervisors said their boards he has already had inquiries and offers of would consider the numbers at their next support for expansion of the camp. workshop meeting. The schedule would include 10 events,

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Car meets rock

ARRYVILLE, NY — New York State Police Tuesday morning were investigating what happened when, at about 2:30 a.m., this car was driven up onto this rock on Mail Road, just off the County Road 21 intersection. The unidentified driver said he was driving on the road when he felt ill and pulled into the car wash at the County Road 21 and Mail Road intersection. Later, driving through the car wash, he accelerated up its steep rear exit ramp to Mail Road, apparently turned right toward the county road too soon, and mounted the rock. Yulan firefighters and American Legion Ambulance volunteers responded. One passenger was treated by ambulance personnel for what was described as minor injuries.

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Narrowsburg Cat Patrol on the prowl

By ISABEL BRAVERMAN

ARROWSBURG, NY — At the recent Town of Tusten town board meeting on March 10, two residents asked the board for help with funding their citizen’s group, the Narrowsburg Cat Patrol. In recent years it has become apparent that Narrowsburg has a feral cat problem. The Narrowsburg Cat patrol was formed in October 2013 with the goal to trap/neuter/release (TNR) and vaccinate for rabies all stray cats in Narrowsburg. In 2014, they spayed and neutered over 50 cats. At the meeting, the members asked the board for $4,500 to help cover the costs. The board agreed this would be a worthy cause and made a resolution to ask the state comptroller if they can legally give money to the Narrowsburg Cat Patrol. Councilmember Ned Lang seemed especially interested in this issue, and said whatever money they receive he will personally match it. Group members Brenda Seldin and Shirley Masuo handed out an informational letter to the board. (The group also includes Diane Cortese.) It says that they have completed the area around the Upper Delaware Council

building, the area about a quarter mile south of that, and the Narrowsburg Lumber area. (The lumber yard specifically has a large stray cat problem.) Their goals are no more stray kittens, and kittens that are born will be fostered, fixed and adopted. The letter states, “As a town that relies on tourism, stray cats running up and down the streets of Narrowsburg, foraging in garbage cans for food, do not present a good image.” It goes on to say, “We would like to continue with our goal this year and very much need funding for it. Now that we have put together some volunteers and affiliates, and have (through trial and error) fine tuned the TNR method, we are aiming to spay and neuter 100 more cats this year.” For more information, visit www.facebook.com/ NarrowsburgCatPatrol, or call 845/252-3977.

Trash, parking, and signs Another problem discussed at the meeting was garbage. It has become apparent that people are throwing household garbage into the trash can on Main Street, which is illegal. An unidentified resident of Narrowsburg has been keeping a watch on the trash can, and has taken pictures of people using it for large quantities of household

trash and posting those pictures to social media. One person who was a repeated offender has been spoken to. The board discussed putting a surveillance camera near the can and posting a sign. Also, they discussed placing “No Parking” signs on various areas throughout town, including near a fire hydrant on Bridge Street, and on either side of the traffic light on Main Street. Lack of parking was also brought up as a town issue, and the board discussed applying for a grant to turn the lot near the fire station into municipal parking.

The Narrowsburg Main Street deck Town engineer Wes Illing was supposed to make a presentation regarding the observation deck at the meeting; however he wasn’t there. Supervisor Carol Ropke Wingert said that Illing recently had a phone conversation with Chazen Companies (the firm that designed the new deck), and that once presented with more information it seemed that Illing is in agreement with Chazen’s plan. They will discuss it further and present it to the town board at a recess meeting tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, March 25 at 5:30 p.m.

NPS: Park collaboration is not merger By DAVID HULSE

ARROWSBURG, NY — National Park Service (NPS) Superintendent Kris Heister of the Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River recently spent some time trying to convince Upper Delaware Council (UDC) members that a new collaborative NPS law enforcement plan is not a forerunner of the Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River (UPDE) being merged into the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area (DEWA). Even before Heister spoke on March 6, Upper Delaware Council chair Al Henry stated, “The Upper Delaware Council is strongly against a merger.” Since federal budget cutting began during the past recession, there have been rumors that already tight National Park budgeting would lead to a merger of the two NPS units. The opposition is based on the legal and philosophical differences in the nature of the two river parks. DEWA is a traditionally authorized park, with thousands of acres of NPS managed lands and many related facilities. It also is related to a controversial history of extensive land condemnation associated with the failed Tocks Island Dam project, which preceded the park. That history was repeatedly aired during often bitterly contested UPDE planning sessions, as opponents warned of its repetition in the Upper Delaware. NPS condemnations have never occurred in the Upper Delaware, but they have not been forgotten either. Perhaps anticipating a skeptical response to the new collaborative law en-

forcement plan, Heister prepared a sixpage “frequently asked questions” document accompanying the two-page press release about the plan. Heister sought a UDC letter of support for the collaborative plan. Heister’s press release stated the law enforcement plan was “not an effort to combine UPDE and DEWA…” The FAQ document addressed merger on the front page stating, “There are no current plans to merge the two parks…. ” Tusten UDC delegate Susan Sullivan commented that she would have been more comfortable with the answer if the word current was removed. There were also questions about the list of joint activities for NPS law enforcement, which included hunting patrols and DUI enforcement. Heister said hunting patrols referred to waterfowl hunting over the river in DEWA and that locally, NPS rangers have assisted Town of Highland constables in drunk-driving enforcement work. Deerpark delegate David Dean asked that any letter include the distinction “that land in UPDE is privately owned and cooperative, but a totally distinct situation.” NPS Chief Ranger Joe Hinkes would be transferred to a new position, operations specialist, at UPDE. His position at DEWA would be a new, lower-salaried, supervisory law enforcement ranger. Hinkes said UPDE would have the same number of law enforcement rangers under the plan, and he would be working closely with the superintendent on pooling resources, while continuing to work with local and county emergency services. Heister’s release stated the change was

Man robs and moons Walmart By FRITZ MAYER

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Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River Superintendent Kris Heister, right, and National Park Service Chief Ranger Joe Hinkes are pictured with Tim Dugan of the PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. a “timely and necessary step to address… stagnant or declining long-term budget scenarios.” Over the years, UPDE law enforcement staffing has been reduced from 17 full and part-time rangers in 1981, to six in 2015. In other business the UDC approved a letter to PennDOT voicing concerns over the proposed lengthy delay in repairs to the Narrowsburg interstate bridge and proposing a new public meeting where the state would be prepared to explain the reasons for the delay. They also heard Jane Luchsinger announce that a trial weekend jitney/bus service called “Eagle Express,” between Manhattan and points along Route 97 would be initiated in June and July. Reservations for the $40 one-way trip should be made through scva.net/eagleexpress. They also heard a renewed request from the Delaware River Basin Commission for a letter of support to regional legislators, in hopes of restoring long-delayed federal funding for the interstate commission.

APANOCH, NY — A 23-year-old North Carolina man was arrested on March 14 for allegedly stealing merchandise from the Walmart in Napanoch, then later pulling his pants down Contributed photo in the parking lot of Zain Ismail the retail giant. According to a press Eisenberg release from the New York State Police in Ellenville, Zain Ismail Eisenberg, was identified by Walmart Asset Protection as having stolen merchandise from the store, which tripped the anti-theft alarm system. Eisenberg was later arrested by troopers on a petty larceny charge and was “additionally charged with public lewdness after he dropped his shorts to expose his buttocks in the Walmart parking lot.” While he was being escorted to the Ellenville barracks in a marked police car, Eisenberg became unruly and caused damage to the interior of the vehicle. Eisenberg was arrested and processed by the New York State Police in Ellenville. He was arraigned in the Town of Wawarsing Court before Town Justice Charles Dechon and charged with criminal mischief along with the other two charges. He was remanded to the Ulster County Jail in lieu of $5,000 cash bail or $10,000 secured bond. Eisenberg is scheduled to return in the Town of Wawarsing Court on March 20 at 8:30 a.m.

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Lake Huntington campground proposal By LINDA DROLLINGER

AKE HUNTINGTON, NY — Most of the wide-ranging issues that the Cochecton Town Board dealt with at its March 11 meeting were concerned with accommodating tourists and visitors, a Lake Huntington campground proposal foremost among them. Tom Ward, engineer for property owner Robert Stanzoni, presented a site map and building plans for the 15-acre parcel located between lakeside Route 52 (opposite the former Cochecton ambulance garage) and Mitchell Pond East Road. The campground is designed to host 50 campsites for tents and RVs, and would be operated seasonally, if approved. Since last October, Ward has been working with both the town planning board and code enforcement officer Greg Semenetz to meet all building and zoning specifications. Semenetz said of progress made, “There are not many loose ends to tie up. At least one unsafe structure will be demolished, and a new building will be constructed to house toilets and showers.” Ward’s primary reason for addressing the town board was to request that the sewer district be extended to include the whole parcel. At present, only the portion of the parcel closest to the lake falls within the sewer district.

Supervisor Gary Maas said, after a cursory review of the plans, that he saw no reason the district could not be extended to include the entire parcel, and that an extension would also permit hookup for several adjacent rental properties. Although the board advised Ward that application to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) for approval to extend the sewer district could be a lengthy and paperwork-intensive process, he seemed unfazed by the prospect. Councilmember Larry Richardson said there is county-wide concern about lack of adequate housing for workers brought in to build the new casino, and wondered if the campground could be a partial response to that challenge. He went on to describe an experimental answer to another of the area’s longstanding challenges: public transportation between New York City and western Sullivan County. Starting in late June, the Upper Delaware River Valley will have weekend jitney service along Route 97. The first run of Eagle Express commercial bus service from midtown Manhattan will take place on Friday, June 26. A 21-seat bus will depart from 33rd Street, between Seventh and Eighth Avenues, at 4 p.m., making stops in Lumberland (location TBD), Barryville (at the Bridge), Narrowsburg (Main Street), Callicoon (location TBD), and at

a location yet to be determined in the town of Cochecton. Return service starts in Callicoon at 5 p.m. on Sunday, June 28. Four trial runs will be held as follows: June 26 to 28; July 3 to 5; July 10 to 12; and July 17 to 19. One-way cost is $40; discounted fares will be considered after the trial period. Beginning in April, reservations can be made online via the Sullivan County Visitors Association website at scva.net/eagleexpress. Richardson also reintroduced a topic discussed at last month’s meeting: converting the 2.5-mile corduroy logging road between Mohn Road in Cochecton Center and Cushetunk Road’s terminus near Route 97 into a town trail suitable for hiking, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. Once a public road, the corduroy was abandoned by the town decades ago because maintenance became burdensome. Now it is used only by the few locals who know of its existence and live within walking distance, but Richardson thinks it should be open to tourists and the general public alike. Before that can happen, however, a host of legal issues must be resolved; Richardson and town attorney Karen Mannino will work together to address them in turn. For complete meeting minutes, see www.townofcochectonny.org/.

Eldred lawsuit dropped, budget reviewed By ANYA TIKKA

LDRED, NY — Superintendent Robert Dufour said during the Eldred Board of Education meeting on March 12 that all the charges brought against the school district regarding alleged bullying in December of 2013 have been dismissed by the Superior Court. “I’m pleased to report that on the acting Superior Court Justice ruled in our favor, dismissed all charges, and dismissed the case,” Dufour reported. The district attorney filed a motion for summary dismissal in December 2014. The board’s interim treasurer, Larry Lawrence, had some unfavorable news regarding the business accounts. Due to staff changes and consequent late filings, the district may face cuts in state aid. “We were delinquent in filing some cap-

ital projects that go back between seven to 14 years. It could be a considerable amount of money. We don’t have the specifics at this time,” Dufour said. No more details were available. The delinquencies took place before the current administration took charge, Dufour added. Lawrence gave a presentation of the district’s 2015-2016 preliminary budget review, organized in three parts: BOCES, transportation and undistributed budget components. Since the amount of state aid is still uncertain, revenues are projections, he reported. Final BOCES costs are also waiting for confirmation, so the costs have been estimated, but Lawrence was able to say in his presentation, “We will be able to stay within the tax cap, but anticipate the need to use $300,000 to $600,000 of fund balance, depending upon final state

aid allocations.” He continued to explain that BOCES programs include athletic program coordination and on-site technology support services among others, with reallocations of some support service costs to the business office, records management and staff budgets. Under the proposed budget, the transportation program maintains current staff and services, while new buses will be purchased to replace the old buses that are past repair and not able to pass state inspection. “Fifty-five percent of transportation is reimbursed by aid,” he added. In other business, the Eldred High School has recently re-started the student council with active student participation. Student council representatives, copresidents Melissa McMonagle and Grif-

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Student Council Co-President Melissa McMonagle’s report made high school principal Scott Krebs, left, smile. On the right is CoPresident Griffin Major, who gave his report next. fin Major, gave detailed reports, each outlining what’s going on with the student body, upcoming events, and developments within the student council.

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EDITORIAL

Preventing overdose deaths in Honesdale

ayne County District Attorney Janine Edwards recently requested that the Honesdale Borough Council allow Honesdale police officers to be trained in the use of Narcan™, which is the brand name of naloxone, a prescription drug that can almost immediately reverse the effects of an overdose brought on by heroin or other opioid drugs such as oxycodone or morphine. The council denied the request citing fear of possible lawsuits if police officers were to use Narcan. One alternative to using Narcan is to have a police officer respond to the scene of an overdose where the victim is nonresponsive and watch the victim die. As the heroin and opioid epidemic continues to rage throughout the country, municipalities across the nation are getting Narcan into the hands of first responders, and lives are being saved. According to Carlos Holden, the director of emergency medicine at Catskill Regional Medical Center in Sullivan County, NY, that is the case across the river. He said at a meeting at the government center on March 5 that Narcan is being used to save lives in the county. That is backed up by information from New York State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman, who announced on March 11 that the lives of more than 100 people across the state have been saved since police began carrying Narcan kits in April 2014. The program was funded using money that was taken from drug dealers in cases in state and federal court. Schneiderman said, “By any measure, the COP [Community Overdose Prevention] program has been a resounding public policy success. We have transformed money seized from drug dealers into resources that are saving the lives of their victims.” There is no question that the need for Narcan is very real. According to information issued by the office of

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U.S. Sen. Edward Markey, “Every day, 120 people die as a result of drug overdoses fueled by prescription painkillers. Between 2000 and 2013, the rate of death from heroin overdoses nearly quadrupled. Nationwide, drug overdoses now claim more lives than motor vehicle accidents.” While the fear of litigation around the use of Narcan is no doubt genuine, it’s a bit hard to see where it comes from, given the characteristics of the drug. According to the website stopoverdoseil.org/narcan.html, compiled by Roosevelt University in Chicago, “When a person is overdosing on an opioid, breathing can slow down or stop and it can very hard to wake them from this state. Narcan™ (naloxone) is a prescription medicine that blocks the effects of opioids and reverses an overdose. It cannot be used to get a person high. If given to a person who has not taken opioids, it will not have any effect on him or her, since there is no opioid overdose to reverse.” More from the website: “Is the use of naloxone by nonmedical people controversial? No. Recently the American Medical Association endorsed the training of lay people in the use of Narcan (naloxone) to prevent overdoses. Also, the director of Office of National Drug Control Policy, Gil Kerlikowski (the U.S. Drug Czar), remarked that naloxone distribution is a key component of overdose prevention. “Can Narcan™ (naloxone) harm a person? Narcan™ (naloxone) only affects people who are using opioids. If a person is not having an overdose but has been using opioids, Narcan™ (naloxone) will put them into immediate withdrawal. This can be very uncomfortable for the person, but is not life threatening.” District Attorney Edwards has issued a press release on the subject that said, “Wayne County DA Chief Detective Hower prepared a policy on the training required, use of the antidote, storage of the antidote and disbursement to local police departments.” Police departments of Waymart and Lehigh Townships and the Borough of Hawley have all signed agreements with the DA’s office and will be carrying Narcan. The press release also said the Pennsylvania State Police is currently working on a program of its own that will make use of the drug. The press release further said, “The DA’s office was not asked to come to the meeting to inform the council on this program, but I am disappointed in the vote to not approve use of this life-saving tool. I do intend to revisit this issue with Honesdale Borough Council in the immediate future. Immunity exists from prosecution to those first responders who provide Naloxone to an individual overdosing under Act 139.” We also encourage the members of the borough council to reconsider their stance on the use of Narcan. With all of the heroin and opioid arrests occurring in Wayne County, there is surely a need for it.

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

“I Leica You!”

“One swallow does not make a summer, but one skein of geese, cleaving the murk of March thaw, is the Spring.” — Aldo Leopold

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Enjoy the show I attended last week’s Catskill Art Society art show in Livingston Manor and very much enjoyed the work of the various artists. While it’s true, art is always “in the eye of the beholder,” I think it is important to truly challenge ourselves, to step back and broaden our perspective to allow light in from the ends of the spectrum, not just from the ends of our field of view. I was disappointed to read such a critical yet somewhat predictable review of the musical talent on display at the show. The music that Jordan McLean featured mixed impressive conventional talent with unconventional creativity in a form that explores. Like anyone offering revolutionary ideas, some critics will always react with predictable rejection, so yeah, “It’s not just you.” Honestly, my first listen was often interrupted by my internal monolog questioning exactly what is it, that I am listening to. By the second time listening, I stopped asking “what,” and then I was free to just enjoy it. When exploring or experiencing anything new, it takes more than one exposure to adjust the aperture on the mind’s eye. It also takes some creativity, willingness, and patience on the part of the viewer, or listener. Jonathan Schroeder Callicoon, NY

It’s important to speak out This is in response to the article “Petersheim Stirs the Pot.” I am always a supporter and would encourage taxpayers to be informed and speak out. I have done it myself in my own town and have been accused of also “stirring the pot.” But it’s always those who don’t want to be exposed that are using that very term. Taxpayers should applaud Charles Petersheim for starting TUFF (Taxpayers Unite For Fairness) on Facebook, as it is a newsletter to shed light on rising taxes and why it is occurring. Chuck is always vocal at every meeting I have seen him at; he obtains town documents and voices his concerns— clearly not the work of a “coward.” There are many issues in the Town of Lumberland that could use TUFF’s spotlight. For instance, a $1.3 million budget for a highway department that puts the work out for bid and is currently making more salary/benefit demands, or $190K to the fire department with no budget given or requested. Always both departments are given more money when needed, no questions asked. I would like to say it takes a majority of a board to pass a motion, not one individual. Taxpayers should start attending their town board meetings, be informed, and please always speak out. Caroline Akt Town of Lumberland, NY

An overdose IS an accident In The River Reporter article “A second look at heroin,” it is reported that information from the Center for Disease Control “said that for young people the leading cause of death in this country used to be accidents and injuries; now it’s drug overdoses.” A drug overdose is an accident. That is, unless a young person purposely seeks to commit suicide by taking a lethal dose of heroin and/or other drugs. Perhaps we do not label heroin overdoses as drug accidents because taking heroin is a crime. Crimes are not accidents, but overdosing a drug/medication is an accident. Criminals behave dishonestly and are secretive to avoid detection and incarceration. As long as we conContinued on page 7

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MY VIEW

By Ed McNulty

ROOT CELLAR

What you do on your land affects your neighbor

was extremely disappointed to read your account of the January 20 meeting of the Berlin Township Board of Supervisors. It’s unfortunate that any public meeting degenerates into a “shouting match,” with accusations as to the motives of those you disagree with. I, for one, do not believe that a proposed ordinance to give the supervisors authority to try to correct unseemly or unsafe conditions is government overreach or simply an effort “to tell us what we can do on our own land.” The fact is that what one does or does not do with one’s property does have an impact on one’s neighbors and community. We often hear of the broken-window method of law enforcement; the idea that if small violations are allowed to exist there will be an escalation in the number and severity of incidents. Property is neglected and crime increases. I believe that a case can be made that a decline of sorts is now taking place in our area. If you start at Indian Orchard and drive to Narrowsburg (I know this encompasses more than Berlin Township), you will see a line of old truck bodies, junked cars, empty buildings, rusting equipment, even a long-burned-down building. I believe that if you make that drive with the idea that you are looking at the area for the first time, you would have to come to the conclusion that you are looking at area in

decline. If so, you might ask yourself if this is where you would like to live in or even visit. This has an impact on not only Berlin, but also the surrounding areas. Property values drop and everyone loses. I must say that I am not a “newcomer” or “unfriendly neighbor” as referred to in the article. I have lived in or near the Beach Lake area for most of 70 years. Indeed, members of my family have lived in the county for over 200 years. I have loved the area and support the concept of individual freedoms. I have no interest in trying to have control over the lives of others. But, yes, there is a place for commonsense rules that promote the safety and advancement of our community. That is part of the price we pay for living in a society in conjunction with others. I also believe that supervisors Henry and Hunt deserve credit for trying to rectify problems and improve situations of which many of us are unaware. They deserve to be heard without automatically challenging their motives simply because one doesn’t agree with their positions. We elect officials to represent our views, but more is required than that. We are also supposed to choose people who can use their wisdom, knowledge and experience on our behalf. I believe that these supervisors are trying to do exactly that. [Ed McNulty is a resident of Beach Lake, PA.]

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tinue to criminalize our young people for experimenting and becoming chemically dependent upon certain drugs, we rob them of their freedoms and futures and make it more difficult for them to accept help. Anthony N. Biancoviso, Ph.D. Counseling Psychologist Barryville, NY

Legitimate and crucial unanswered questions about 9/11 [The events of] 9/11 were seminal for our world. At the time people said, “It will change everything.” Our worldview has been changed, as well as our priorities as a people and a nation. We have become afraid, perhaps unlike any time in our lifetimes. We are constantly given fearful messages. Two wars were started, and policies regarding civil rights, preemptive war, drone warfare and arbitrary detention are awful legacies. However, serious and critical questions about what exactly happened that day remain that must be faced. A group of 2,300 architects and engineers have signed a petition calling for a new investigation into the destruction of the World Trade Center buildings. The engineers claim that according to hard science, the buildings could not have collapsed as they did for the reasons given. They contend that the planes and fires could not have caused what happened that day, and that it appears controlled demolition was the cause of the buildings collapsing. Architects and Engineers for 9/11 Truth will hold a public presentation at The Four Points by Sheraton at 300 Meadow Ave., in Scranton, PA at 2 p.m. Saturday March 21, given by the founder of the organization, Richard Gage. Richard Gage is a true American hero. I hope the media will cover the event, that people will ask the right questions about what happened on 9/11 and have the courage to consider implications. Kurt Shotko Moscow, PA

Look at the bigger picture Mr. Ned Lang, in your March 4 issue, vented his array of concerns to our U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer. Before he blasts political happenings here and abroad, I would suggest he look beyond the blinkers and see the broader picture. So as not to generalize, he must explore deeper data and further not to limit his knowledge to Fox News as his sole informational source. Try RT.com, TheNation.com or Democracynow.com to get a balance, weigh data and provide a reliable perspective. In his criticism of the immigrant impact on our Social Security system and Medicare, he fails to mention the other side, that such persons will have to work and contribute to both, i.e. they’re not getting a carte blanche freebie he feels is theft. Mr. Lang socks Obamacare; well what’s his solution or answer to this critical service? No average non-politician can afford in full, out-of-pocket charges for hospital care for major illnesses. Mr. Lang’s disappointment on the position in Israel… Well, Israel’s actions against African immigrants mirror what Uncle Sam did to the Japanese on our soil in WW2. Israeli doings in South Africa are no glory either. Visit Israel and see life on both sides. Israel wears no halo. Netanyahu constantly says Israel can take care of itself, but remember the U.S. has been its financial supporters (from our taxes) for decades. No one likes the devastation of modern terrorism except the brainwashed persons who act in the name of religion but are truly misguided and an embarrassment to those true to Islam and believers of peace. Mr. Lang, since there is no age restriction, why not join the Christian militia Dwekh Nawsha if you feel so strongly to resolve the crisis overseas? Modern extremists are doing what Christians did in the 15th century… proving history repeats itself. A sad saga to say the least. Afi Phoebe Narrowsburg, NY

By Kristin Barron

Spring hope

inter boredom reached a crescendo in my house when my kids started playing tennis in the living room. You know it has been a long winter when the kids start practicing swings indoors and bouncing balls off the wall. My son walks restlessly from room to room cradling his new racket as if it were a teddy bear. He is impatient for the start of the school’s spring tennis season. Our indoor tennis court reminds me of the snowy weekend, years ago, when we set up the tent in the living room for the kids to sleep in. (It was the best vacation we could manage at the time.) All was fine until the tent’s metal fixtures, unadjusted to the heat of the house, broke. At least, with all these tennis balls bouncing around, we don’t have any broken windows… not yet. This week, as temperatures warm and the melt begins, we are more than ready for a reprieve from winter. I’m starting small, just hoping for a full week of school. And while our picnic table has become a gracefully sculpted drift, I’m hoping a maroon edge will soon appear, reminding me again of its exact location. The long line of snow-covered, plastic-wrapped hay bales at the edge of the field is shrinking as my cousin spikes up yet another bale to feed to his cattle. I’m hoping the hay will last until the cows are able to find new grass under the last patches of snow. There is reason for spring hope in the smell of skunk and the steady drip of icicles in the sun, in the incremental increase of daylight and the yielding mud. The conspicuousness of crows is another indicator of the changing season. Some crows migrate in winter, but many stay north, battened down during the coldest months. But now I am seeing pairs in flight and hearing their raspy caws. My mother used to say, “The backbone of winter is broken,” when she saw the first crow. Blackcapped chickadees, while still abundant at the feeder, can be heard singing their spring territorial song as well—a buoyant, two-note call that says “hey sweetie” or “fee bee.” And if there were any doubt of spring signs, the potholes and buckles in our salt-stained roads tell us that the ground is thawing, melting the furrows of winter. I am also ready for a revival of spring hope for my neighbors and community. Up here, it has been a long winter of loss and sickness, fires and the tragic, untimely deaths of young people. We are all ready for the new birth of spring.

TRR photo by Kristin Barron

Living room tennis

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DEATH NOTICES

ORGANIZATIONAL NEWS

Mary L. Carney

Joann T. Pierce

Mary L. Carney of Honesdale, PA died on Saturday, March 14, 2015 at Ellen Memorial Health Care Center in Honesdale. She was 83. A memorial service will be held at the Abundant Life Fellowship Church in Honesdale at the convenience of her family. Memorial contributions can be made to the Abundant Life Fellowship Church, PO Box 646, Honesdale, PA 18431.

Joann T. Pierce of Callicoon, NY died Sunday, March 8, 2015 at her home. She was 70. Funeral services were held on Friday, March 13, 2015 in the Harris Funeral Home, West St. at Buckley, Liberty, NY. Burial will be in the Congregation Ahavath Sholom Cemetery, Route 52, Jeffersonville, NY.

Florence E. Hubert Florence E. Hubert passed away peacefully at home March 12, 2015. She was 101. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Monday, March 16, 2015 at Holy Cross Church, Callicoon, NY. Memorial contributions can be made to Holy Cross Church, Catholic Daughters of America Court Father Raphael #1544, or the Allan Milk VFW Post #7276 Ladies Auxiliary.

Paul Komorowski Paul Komorowski of Highland Lake, NY died Monday, March 9, 2015 at Orange Regional Medical Center, Middletown, NY. He was 72. A Mass of Christian Burial was held Monday, March 16, 2015 at St. Anthony of Padua RC Church, Yulan, NY. Interment followed in Montoza Cemetery, Eldred, NY. Memorial donations can be made to the American Legion Ambulance Service, PO Box 63, Eldred, NY 12732.

Juliann E. Messina Juliann E. Messina of Damascus, PA passed away peacefully on March 9, 2015. She was 54. The funeral service was held on Saturday, March 14 at the Stewart-Murphy Funeral Home, 34 Upper Main St., Callicoon, NY. Burial was in the Calkins Cemetery in Calkins, PA. Memorial contributions can be made to the Damascus Township Volunteer Ambulance Corps, PO Box 63, Damascus, PA 18415, the American Cancer Society, or the charity of one’s choice.

Dorothy R. Schellhaas Dorothy R. Schellhaas, a longtime resident of Bethel, NY, passed away on February 6, 2015 at the Roscoe Regional Rehab and RHCF in Roscoe, NY. She was 90. Funeral services were held on Saturday, March 14, 2015 at Ramsay’s Funeral Home, 3534 Rt. 55, Kauneonga Lake, NY. Burial followed in Evergreen Cemetery, Route 17B, Bethel, NY. Memorial contributions can be made to Bethel Presbyterian Women, c/o Coralee Bloom, 22 Foster Rd. White Lake, NY 12786 or to the Crawford Public Library, 393 Broadway, Monticello, NY 12701.

Doris M. Shaffer Doris M. Shaffer of Beach Lake, PA died Friday, March 13, 2015 at home in Beach Lake. She was 87. A memorial service will be held at the Honesdale Assembly of God, Honesdale at a time to be announced.

Richard William “Ric” Swendsen Richard William “Ric” Swendsen of Cooperstown, PA went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday March 11, 2015. He was 63. A Celebration of Life service will be held at the First Presbyterian Church in Honesdale at 11 a.m., Saturday, March 21, 2015. Memorial donations can be sent to Polk Presbyterian Church, 729 Main St., Polk PA 16342, The Cooperstown Public Library, Main St., Cooperstown, PA 16317 or Academic Sports League, c/o Venango Area Community Foundation, 206 Seneca St., Oil City, PA 16301.

Auxiliary sponsors trip to Lancaster HONESDALE, PA — Wayne Memorial Hospital Auxiliary and Sandy’s Travelers will sponsor an overnight trip to Lancaster departing at 7 a.m. on May 13 from Avery Transportation, Beach Lake. Tour the Amish countryside, Bird-in-Hand Farmers Market, Kitchen Kettle Village and a 1,700-square-foot model train layout at the ChooChoo Barn; ride the Strasburg Railroad steam train and do some outlet shopping. Enjoy dinner and a show at the Dutch Apple Dinner Theater. Overnight accommodations at the Country Inn of Lancaster cost $360, single; $315, double; $290, triple. Payment is due by April 5. A portion of the proceeds benefits Wayne Memorial Hospital. Call 570/253-4931 or 570/352-4991.

Sign up for Port yard sale PORT JERVIS, NY — Jervis’ fifth annual Citywide Yard Sale will be held on Saturday, May 2, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., rain date Sunday, May 3. This is a great opportunity for churches, clubs, and civic groups to rally their membership for a fundraiser. The sign-up fee for residences, churches/synagogues, and charitable organizations is $10; for businesses $25. 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) may participate at the Front Street municipal parking lot, with advance sign-up (no unregistered showups admitted). The fee pays for advertising and for your listing on the printed and online buyers’ map. The deadline is April 10; sign-ups received after April 10 will miss placement on the buyers’ map and will not be refunded. Sign-up forms are available online (Facebook: Port Jervis Annual Citywide Yard Sale, or Port Jervis Tourism) or Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at City Hall, 20 Hammond St. Email pjtourismboard@gmail.com.

Bryant grants offered HONESDALE, PA — The Michael J. Bryant Memorial Fund will award grant monies totaling $2,650 to people with physical or developmental disabilities this spring. The fund is administered by the Wayne County Community Foundation. The purpose of the fund is to assist Wayne County citizens with special needs or developmental disabilities acquire goods and/or services desirable or necessary to maximize their potential. Organizations can nominate individuals by filling out the grant application and noting the specific need and associated costs. Some examples of specific needs that would be covered by the grants are summer camp tuition for those with physical or developmental needs; specific therapy needs; and expenses associated with 4-H participation for those with physical or developmental needs. Return completed applications, with documented needs, to the Wayne County Community Foundation office by Friday, April 17. Applicants must be residents of Wayne County. Recipients will be notified by Friday, May 1, with a check presentation scheduled following notification. Email wccf@ptd.net or call 570/499-4299.

Breakfast with the Easter Bunny MILFORD, PA — The Ann Street School will host “Breakfast with the Easter Bunny” on Saturday, March 21. A breakfast of pancakes and sausage will be served. Seating times for the breakfast will be 9 and 10 a.m. The cost for children is $4 and for adults is $5. Pictures with the Easter Bunny will also be available. All proceeds will benefit The Ann Street School, Eileen Carmody Scholarship Fund. The Ann Street School is a non-profit, private, academic preschool providing high quality early learning programs to the community for over 25 years. The Ann Street School is located in the Milford United Methodist Church, 206 East Ann St. To make reservations, call the school office at 570/296-6124.

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COCHECTON, NY — The Cochecton Preservation Society (CPS) is planning to create a display at the Cochecton Train Station of the oldest, still-standing homes in Cochecton. It invites Cochecton residents to help by sharing pictures from the past and helping it obtain photographs taken in the present. If you live in a home built

before or during the early 1900s, Jerold Yavarkovsky would like to take pictures of it. Call 845/932-8210. The CPS will hold its first meeting of 2015 on Tuesday, April 14 at 7:30 p.m. in the new Cochecton Town Hall, 74 Smales Rd. For more information about the CPS call 845/932-8104.

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Art Hassis, left, gives a presentation at a CPS meeting.

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COMMUNITY CURRICULUM Crawford seeks help designing space MONTICELLO, NY — Renovations are underway at the building that will soon become the new home for the Ethelbert B. Crawford Public Library. This work is expected to be completed by the end of the summer, the library staff and board are now turning their attention to designing the outdoor space. The public is invited to hear more about the library’s expansion plans, and brainstorm about design ideas for the outdoor public space at a two-part design workshop. The first workshop has already been held. The second workshop, which will involve working in small groups to produce hands-on designs, will take place on Saturday, March 21 at 10 a.m. The workshop will be held at the Ted Stroebele Community Center at 10 Jefferson St. “Due to the rising costs associated with the building construction project, much of the proposed landscaping at the new library had to be scaled back considerably,” explained library director Mary Paige Lang-Clouse. No design experience is necessary. Light refreshments will be provided. RSVP to 845/794-4660, ext. 7, or langclouse@rcls. org. Visit www.ebcrawfordlibrary.org.

BUSINESS BRIEFS Decker promoted at Jeff Bank JEFFERSONVILLE, NY — Jeff Bank has announced the appointment of Rhonda Decker to the role of senior vice president and branch administrator. In this role, Decker is responsible for oversight of Jeff Bank’s 12 banking locations including sales, customer service, operations, security and staffing. “Rhonda started with us as a teller and has been through many significant changes as we have grown into who we are today,” said Wayne Zanetti, president and CEO. “We are very fortunate to have her on our team and we look forward to seeing where she will help lead us.” Decker has been working for Jeff Bank since 1983, when she first started as a teller. In 1989 she was promoted to branch manager and in 2006 she was named assistant vice president. She became vice president/branch coordinator in 2008 and in 2009 was appointed as the bank’s security officer. Jeff Bank is an independently owned bank with 12 full-service branches in Bloomingburg, Callicoon, Eldred, Jeffersonville, Liberty, Livingston Manor, Loch Sheldrake, Narrowsburg, two Monticello locations (one in Walmart), White Lake and Wurtsboro. Visit www.jeffbank.com.

Jeffrey Gerson named to Barron’s Top 1,200

Exploring yoga’s ethical practice BEACH LAKE, PA — Ginny Nordstrom will share Deborah Adele’s essay on Santosha or contentment from her book, “The Yamas & Niyamas: Exploring Yoga’s Ethical Practice” at 10:15 a.m. on Sunday, March 22 at the Berlin Township Community Center. As she explores the philosophy of the guideline of contentment, Adele interweaves practical examples and stories to illustrate that “contentment can only be found in acceptance and appreciation of what is in the moment.” Conversation and refreshments follow after the service. For directions see www. uduuf.org/directions.

New York, NY — Jeffrey Gerson, who maintains a residence in Barryville, has been named to Barron’s list of America’s Top 1,200 Advisors: 2015 State-by-State. Gerson is executive director, sports and entertainment group director, senior portfolio management director and financial advisor at Morgan Stanley’s Penn Plaza Wealth Management office. The “Barron’s Top 1,200 Advisors” is a select group of individuals who are screened on a number of criteria. Among factors the survey takes into consideration are assets under management, revenue produced for the firm and quality of service provided to clients.

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DID YOU KNOW?

By Grace Johansen

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he J.S. Anderson building is shown here after 1894. It had been rebuilt in brick after the disastrous fire in 1893 that consumed several wooden buildings on the north end of Narrowsburg’s Main Street. In that era, many of the Main Street structures boasted an awning over the sidewalk fronting their stores as you see in this photo. A fourth

floor was later added to this building. From the Tusten Historical Society’s collection. The Tusten Historical Society’s hours at the Western Sullivan Public Library, Tusten-Cochecton branch in Narrowsburg, are Mondays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Fridays from 6 to 8 p.m. and Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

NARROWSBURG NEWS

By Jane Luchsinger

his week, March 20 marks the first day of spring, when the earth’s axis turns toward the sun, and the days rapidly become longer. Oh, sun, let the melting begin, and away with all the snow! We will welcome the color green once again in our front yards and along roadsides. There are already signs of spring; bluebirds and in some cases the tops of daffodils are beginning to show. As the snow disappears, we begin to think of our gardens and general outdoor clean-ups. Members of the Narrowsburg Beautification Group (NBG) have already been spotted on Main Street cleaning garden beds, preparing for another show-stopper year. Once again, the NBG has submitted a Sullivan Renaissance grant application, which will mark the 15th consecutive year this group of citizens have worked to beautify our community. Thank you all. Another constant in our community is the Delaware Valley Arts Alliance. The annual spring concert series begins next Saturday, March 28 at 7:30 p.m. in the Tusten Theatre, with two

local groups of musicians, Jazzmosis and Yasgur. Tickets cost $15, and reservations can be made by calling 845/252-7576. The spring concert series continues with performances in April, May and June. Stay tuned for more information. There has been much conversation regarding the replacement of our Main Street observation deck. A plan was developed by Chazen Company, and our town engineer, Wes Illing, has been reviewing this plan. A special reconvened town board meeting will be held to address the subject of the deck replacement on Wednesday, March 25 at 5:30 p.m. The Tusten Youth Commission, which did not let winter stop their activities, now plans a trip to Krystal Bowl in Callicoon on April 12 from 1 to 3 p.m. The price varies according to the age of your child from $5 to $9; the fee for adults is $10. Space is limited, so contact any Tusten Youth Commission Board member or the Tusten Youth Commission Facebook page to make reservations. Happy spring!

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THE RIVER REPORTER

PEACE AND JUSTICE FILES

By Skip Mendler

Where the rubber meets the road

t was a fair enough question, really. I had just posted some well-reasoned and salient comments (or so I thought) to Facebook about some miscellaneous, transient political thing of little actual import or impact—oh yeah, those emails of Hillary’s— and one of my correspondents called me on it, to wit: “Why don’t you put this much thought into making your LOCAL politics better and stop the distraction of the big media?” I had to admit, he had a very valid point. Even though I served as county chair for the Wayne County Green Party Committee for several years, I must confess that I’ve rarely gotten personally involved in the day-to-day issues that are regularly handled by our county or municipal governments. But local government really is where the rubber meets the road, in more ways than one. Land use, zoning, taxes, road maintenance, law enforcement, the functioning of the judiciary system, the allotment of social services—the decisions made by officials in these areas affect our everyday lives in very concrete (not to mention asphalt) ways. I should be paying better attention than I have been. My correspondent was also right about distractions. The mundane minutiae of building codes and parkingspace allocation criteria may not seem very sexy when set against the grand, apocalyptic canvases laid out by commentators on the evening news shows or in your social medium of choice. In fact, they are generally dull, tedious and boring, comparatively speaking, if you haven’t developed an appreciation for their practical applications. Developing such appreciation, though, takes time. And between work, family, and “Game of Thrones,” time is a dear enough commodity for most people these days. But nonetheless, attention needs to be paid, on an ongoing basis. Otherwise, things can get out of hand pretty quickly. You may have read in these pages recently about a controversial ordinance under discussion in Berlin Township, PA, having to do with the amount of authority the township council should have to identify and remedy “nuisances.” Some local citizens, alarmed by what they see as the potential for abuse of power, are trying to organize and make their feelings known at the next council meeting (which will have happened by the time you read these words). Good for them, say I. Hopefully, they’ll be able to come to a proper understanding with their councilfolk—and if they don’t, well, there are some elections coming up, right? Which brings up my final point. My above-cited correspondent and I have had quite a few discussions regarding the utility of elections, and he’s eager to pick up the point every time I post anything encouraging folks to register and vote. (You are registered, right? In Pennsylvania, the deadline is April 20 for the May primaries. In New York, you’ve got a little while yet.) He‘s more of the “don’t-vote, it-only-encourages-them” school—which made his comment about “making local politics better” very interesting indeed, since there are only so many ways to influence local politics, and one of the best and easiest really is voting for people who share your concerns and outlooks. So, this year, and every year, get out and do it. Vote in your local elections. Just don’t stop there. There’s a much, much longer road ahead.

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Combining art and science

By ISABEL BRAVERMAN

IGHLAND LAKE, NY — If you missed the NACL Theatre performance of “The Weather Project” last summer, don’t fret; a production company from New York City is now in the process of creating a documentary film about the show. Frank Kuzler, the executive director of DecadesOut, said, “The documentary goes perfectly with the mission of our company DecadesOut. The mission is to foster the dialog between science and the arts as they relate to current issues. ‘The Weather Project’ fits perfectly into that.” The film came about after NACL artistic director Tannis Kowalchuk asked Kuzler to film rehearsals, events and the final performance of the play during the past year. Kuzler, along with local filmmakers Isaac Green Diebboll and Conor Stratton, gathered a lot of footage the week leading up to and including the performance. Afterwards, Kuzler was inspired by the project and decided to turn it into his own independently produced documentary. Now he will be filming interviews with Kowalchuk and “The Weather Project” cast members as well as gathering more footage. Kuzler said the film will be less than 50 minutes long. “It’s not our project anymore, which is pretty cool,” Kowalchuk said. “Now, there’s a whole independent film being made and we’re the subjects, but I’m not directing or leading it, I’m not telling the story. Frank is telling the story about what we’re doing.” On a recent snowy weekend, Kuzler and his crew came to the theatre in Highland Lake. Kowalchuk said they worked under “extreme conditions” as they braved the snow and then conducted the shoot in the freezing NACL Theatre, which has been shut down for the season. People’s breath could be seen as they did their interviews. “They turned the space into a gorgeous theatre,” Kowalchuk said, “with the sets and our costumes, and it looked like a really cool rehearsal space. They did an amazing job of lighting it…. It looked beautiful in the camera.” During the interviews, Kuzler asked cast members questions about their experience with the project, their views on climate change and the environment, and how living in this area affects both. The next day they trekked to Milanville, PA to the home of John Roth and Laura Moran to shoot more interviews

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Documentary being made about The Weather Project

“Weather Project” cast members, wearing their costumes and holding colorful props, sing songs from the show.

Teenage boy band Fragile, who played music for “The Weather Project,” are interviewed for a documentary produced by DecadesOut of New York City.

NACL Theatre artistic director Tannis Kowalchuk is interviewed for a new documentary about “The Weather Project.”

and visually interesting film. Some of the cast members donned their costumes and, holding umbrellas (a central prop in the show), paraded up a snow-covered hill and into the woods singing songs from the show. Once in the forest, they were met by the stilt walkers (characters depicted as a storm in the show) among the trees. Kuzler and his crew will be back in the spring to do more shooting, and hope to have a finished product by the end of the year. They will enter the documentary into the 2016 film festival season. Kowalchuk said they hope to get shots of the environment here in all of the seasons. The mission of DecadesOut is to “raise public awareness of the cultural impact between science and humanity and transform the discourse between them through an artistic platform.” “The Weather Project” deals with these themes as well, as it integrates science and art; it takes a serious topic—the negative impacts of climate change to our world—and presents it in a creative way. “This film explores the themes of art inspiring civic action, while it helps translate an important message,” Kuzler said. He went on to say, “The film will start out by exploring what the current state of climate change is, what the science is, without being in any way a dry dissertation on data. In an entertaining way, it will explore what the issues are and give a strong foundation for the fact that it is an important issue, one that is real, and whatever side of the issue you fall on, it is something that needs to be addressed.” Kuzler said the film will also explore the community and the people in it, because “The Weather Project” comprises community members who may not have had any performance experience. He said the people who joined the project “begin to learn about the issues, get more informed and personalize the issues, and that personalization leads them to action.” Sullivan County will also be a central focus of the film. “One of the most important themes that we want to explore is how on a local level you can have global impact,” Kuzler said. “It will be looking at Sullivan County as this microcosm of this greater global issue.” [For more information on DecadesOut, visit www. decadesout.org; for more information about The Weather Project and NACL Theatre, visit www.nacl. org.]

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ENTERTAINMENT BRIEFS Jazzmosis and Yasgur in Tusten

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Historic costumes on display MILFORD, PA — The Vintage Clothing Committee of the Pike County Historical Society has assembled a special exhibition to commemorate the 150th anniversary of President Lincoln’s assassination. Members of the committee are seen here with the stage costumes that belonged to Jennie Gourlay, an actress in the play being performed at Ford’s Theater the night of the President’s assassination. The costumes, currently on display at the Columns Museum, are being featured to help raise funds to have them stabilized and prepared for permanent display. A play titled “For the Benefit of Miss Jennie Gourlay” will be performed at the Water Wheel Café on Saturday, March 21, following a special dinner of Lincoln’s favorite foods to raise funds for the project. Dinner begins at 6 p.m. Tickets cost $60 and include dinner and the show, with tax and gratuity included. Call 570/296-8126.

Women’s wellness weekend CLARYVILLE, NY — Frost Valley YMCA invites women to relax their spirit, mind and body; connect with old and new friends and enjoy a weekend from March 27 to 29. Guests can create an itinerary that moves at their own pace: Fitness enthusiasts will enjoy nature hikes, Zumba, BOKWA® dance, body sculpting and other invigorating classes, while those seeking a peaceful retreat can relax with yoga, tai chi, Qigong and meditation. Creative types can enjoy watercolor painting, pottery making, or group drumming, and all can learn from experts who will discuss stress management, maintaining a youthful appearance with organics, and achieving inner balance. This year includes a focus on the practice of mindfulness, a personal tool for reducing stress and increasing one’s emotional and physical well-being. Guests will enjoy programs and workshops about Mindfulness Meditation, Mindful Awareness in Daily Life, and Positive Emotions for Increased Resilience. Nourishing meals are included, and nutritional needs and restrictions are accommodated. Visit FrostValley.org or call 845/985-2291, ext.450.

LIVINGSTON MANOR, NY — The Catskill Art Society (CAS), in partnership with Sullivan County BOCES, will present the annual CAS Sullivan County High School Art Show from Saturday, March 28 to Sunday, April 19 at the CAS Arts Center at 48 Main St. There will be an opening reception on March 28 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. This exhibition, appearing throughout the gallery, will present the work of high school students from all eight of the county’s districts (Eldred, Fallsburg, Liberty, Livingston Manor, Monticello, Roscoe, Sullivan West and Tri-Valley) plus student work from BOCES. The show presents three hundred artworks in 10 media categories. CAS puts together a different outside jury panel of artists and experts each year to award a first- and second-place ribbon in each category. CAS also hosts an exhibition postcard contest each year. This year’s winner is a digital image by Cameron Conklin, a student at Eldred Central School. Gallery hours are Thursday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Monday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The CAS Arts Center is wheelchair accessible.

Maple sugar tour and sugarbush walk GRAHAMSVILLE, NY — The public is invited to a Maple Weekend Tour at the Catskill Mountain Sugar House on Sunday, March 22, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. The tour will be followed by a short hike or snowshoe, depending on conditions, around the mountaintop farm. Participants will meet at the Catskill Mountain Sugar House at 2 p.m, located on 227 Glade Hill Rd. to witness tree tapping and sap boiling at the site of Sullivan County’s only organic maple syrup producer. The group will then hike the property to finish off the day. Reservations are required before Sunday, March 22 at 11 a.m. by calling Lisa at 845/439-5507 or emailing info@morgan-outdoors.com. If trail conditions call for snowshoes, rentals for this special event are just $5. Snowshoe reservations and driving directions can be obtained with RSVP.

NARROWSBURG, NY — The Delaware Valley Arts Alliance (DVAA) celebrates the arrival of spring by kicking off the spring concert series with the instrumental group Jazzmosis, playing with Yasgur, at the Tusten Theatre, 210 Bridge St., on Saturday, March 28 at 8 p.m. Sullivan County-based Jazzmosis, founded in 2011, features drummer Mike Cervone, guitarist Steve Schwartz, bassist Tom Volpe and saxophonist Greg Fiske. The group traces its musical roots to the jazz rock/jazz fusion movement of the 1960s, continuing that tradition during their shows with extended solo and group jams. During its final set, Jazzmosis will be joined on stage by Yasgur, a band that formed when a group of friends began jamming in Bethel near the site of the 1969 Woodstock Music Festival, Yasgur’s Farm. They are Rich Johansen on vocals and guitar, Mike Moss on vintage percussion, Dan Berger on harp, Tony Penn on guitar and vocals, and Suresh on bass. Yasgur covers tunes by Muddy Waters, Tom Waits, Bruce Springsteen, the Grateful Dead and Chuck Berry, among others. Tickets for Jazzmosis and Bob Malone cost $15 at the door, $12 in advance. A wine bar is available before the performances. Visit delawarevalleyartsalliance.org or call 845/252-7576.

‘Planet Earth’ at The Cooperage HONESDALE, PA — On Saturday, March 21, The Cooperage at 1030 Main St. will present a screening of two episodes of the acclaimed nature series “Planet Earth.” The event will begin at 5 p.m. and wrap up by 7 p.m. In January, The Cooperage Project screened the first two episodes of Planet Earth, “From Pole to Pole” and “Jungles.” On March 21, “Mountains” and “Fresh Water” will be shown. The first, “Mountains” takes viewers on a tour of Earth’s mightiest mountain ranges, beginning with the birth of a mountain at one of the lowest places on earth, and ending at the summit of Everest. The second, “Fresh Water” follows the descent of the planet’s mightiest rivers from their mountain sources to the sea. “Planet Earth” is an 11-part BBC series, considered to be among the greatest of its kind ever produced. The huge project was five years in production and required 2,000 days in the field, 40 cameramen, and hundreds of support personnel. There will be popcorn and coffee. This is a donation-based event, and contributions are appreciated. Call 570/253-2020 or visit www.thecooperageproject.org.

Agresti at Café Devine CALLICOON, NY — Armand Agresti will present nine photographs at Café Devine, Callicoon, NY starting March 20. There will be an opening reception on March 21 from 5 to 7 p.m., which is free and open to the Contributed photo public. The show, ti- Luna, by Armand tled, “The Rich and Agresti the Poor,” will continue until April 27. The nine large color photographs are from a series addressing the struggles and richness of life. Café Devine hours are Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Monday from 9 to 5 p.m.

Folk rock in Hawley HAWLEY, PA — A favored ethereal folk-rock duo among music lovers of all ages, Barnaby Bright, returns to Harmony Presents on Saturday, March 21 at 8 p.m. The duo features haunting vocals, harmonium, banjo, ukulele, floorboard bass and thumb pianos. Barnaby Bright’s EP Gravity was named one of the top 100 records of the year by Amazon.com, and has garnered comparisons to the Indigo Girls, The Civil Wars and The Weepies. Steve Morse, Contributed photo longtime critic Barnaby Bright at the Boston Globe, Billboard Magazine and Rolling Stone says, “Honestly, I haven’t felt this good at a folk-rock gig since seeing the Indigo Girls in their prime. Barnaby Bright has a graceful, uplifting energy reminiscent of the Indigos, but also has a virtuosity that is extremely unique. Becky can be festive but also sings with a mesmerizing stateliness that evokes Mary Fahl of the October Project at times, while Nate’s vocals and guitar playing are gifted and creative throughout. They have a special chemistry that helps erase cynicism while giving hope that the best is yet to come.” The show will take place at the Boiler Room in the Hawley Silk Mill at 8 Silk Mill Dr. Ticket prices range from $16 to $22. Tickets can be purchased in advance online at www.harmonypresents.com or in person at AMSkier Insurance Agency located at 209 Main Ave. Call 570/5888077. Continued on page 15

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IN MY HUMBLE OPINION

By Jonathan Charles Fox

Sullivan West’s ‘Secret Garden’ is abloom with talent

f I had to do it all over again, I would work with kids in school, planting the seeds and nurturing their appreciation of the performing arts, hoping to instill a love of the theatre in our young folks. Thankfully, the Upper Delaware River region is filled with educators and parents who do just that, and my visit to Sullivan West last Sunday served as a shining example of the talent, dedication and spirit that putting together a high school production embodies. I love this time of year, when the spring musicals blossom in the various districts, and chatting with the students backstage before the curtain went up on “The Secret Garden” brought back a flood of memories of my own experiences singing, dancing and honing my acting skills—which in my time took place in a cave by firelight. The Sullivan West Musical Production Club’s director Jerry Hoch greeted the dog warmly and acknowledged my presence, while escorting us backstage, where we visited with some of the cast and took photographs of the kids warming up for the big show. Costumes were donned, instruments were tuned and makeup was applied by a slew of parents, teachers and students. More than 85 people were involved with mounting this show, what with the huge cast, a skilled orchestra, set designers, lighting and sound crews and scores of volunteers working as a cohesive unit to ensure that as always—the show must go on. The musical, based on Frances Hodgson Burnett’s 1911 novel of the same name, centers on the story of 12-year-old Mary Lennox (Sarah Clark), who is orphaned during an outbreak of cholera while living with her parents in India. She is sent to England to live in a sprawling, haunted mansion with her unhappy uncle (Billy Engle), who spends his time away, unable to get over the untimely death of his wife Lily, (Katie Russell). She died following the birth of their now bedridden son Colin (Brett Dirie) after a tragic accident in her beloved garden, which was then locked up, overgrown, and hidden away, while the groundskeeper (Leif Johansen) stayed on, waiting for Mary to appear and unlock the secrets that the neglected garden still held. Every single student involved with this production deserves a standing ovation. Whether in the chorus, playing lead characters or working behind the scenes, these kids are (IMHO) an inspiration. “This experience has been absolutely amazing,” leading lady Sarah Clark enthused. “Playing Mary has been

TRR photos by Jonathan Charles Fox

The entire cast of the Sullivan West Musical Production Club presentation of ‘The Secret Garden’ was outstanding, drawing raves from the sold-out house in Lake Huntington last weekend.

Through the magical healing powers of the secret garden, young Colin is able to stand and hug his father for the first time since birth.

Portraying good and evil, actors Billy Engle, left, and Gabriel Pinciotti wowed the audience with their acting and singing skills during the Sullivan West Musical Production Club’s presentation of ‘The Secret Garden.’ a lot of hard work, but it’s all gonna pay off.” And boy, did it ever. The story itself is allegorical and intellectual, involving the ghosts of characters’ pasts, a charming magical Peter Pan-like boy (Keith Brundege), an evil doctor (scene-stealer Gabriel Pinciotti) and a nurturing chambermaid (Leann

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Keith Brundege (as Dickon) explains the magical powers of the secret garden after which the play is named to Sarah Clark (as Mary). so rewarding and everyone has been so supportive. This [acting] is what I want to do with my life.” Co-star Katie Russell concurred. “I live for this time of year,” she told me, while having her hair and makeup adjusted. “Mr. Hoch is incredible, and we’ve all learned so much doing this show.” As I made my way through the dressing rooms, similar sentiments were expressed by chorus members, supporting players, actors, singers and musicians. “It’s my first lead,” youngest cast member Brett Dirie said, “and it’s been

Bruetsch) whose vocal prowess shows maturity beyond her years. I can’t emphasize enough that everyone on (or behind) stage was incredible, but there were some stand-out performances by this amazing cast and they deserve credit for their efforts, too. Sarah Clark has skills, and her portrayal of poor Mary, adrift in a strange place surrounded by strangers was thoughtful, layered and impressive. Katie Russell’s haunting presence (and lilting voice) hit all of the right notes theatrically. Normally, I cringe when students have to play octogenarians, but Leif Johansen’s aged gardener, Ben, was really impressive, as was Keith Brundege’s interpretation of the mystical boy Dickon. As Mary’s beleaguered and grieving Uncle Archibald, Billy Engle delivered an incredible performance. His vocals were really impressive and his acting equally so, carrying the story along and keeping up with Pinciotti’s great voice and wildly impressive acting chops. Last, but not least, was the fantastic performance from young Brett Dirie, who was called upon to act and sing his little heart out, expressing a wide range of emotions and hold his own with more seasoned performers. As his character exploded with life on stage, he took the audience with him on the journey, thankfully delivering the happy ending we all desperately sought, while dabbing our collective tears away as the final curtain fell. Dumbfounded by every single participant, I wish I had space here to name them all, but I think I managed to snap photos of everyone on stage. To see the entire collection of pictures from the show, visit us online at www.facebook. com/theriverreporter and like, tag and share with your friends. As far as I’m concerned, “The Secret Garden” was a beautiful bouquet.

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EGION â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Ellie Ohiso and Akira Ohiso have partnered with the Catskill Art Society (CAS) to launch an interactive exhibition this summer titled â&#x20AC;&#x153;Exquisite Corpse of the Catskills.â&#x20AC;? The original Exquisite Corpse was started at the turn of the 20th Century among Surrealist historyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most famous artistic names, such as AndrĂŠ Breton, Marcel Duchamp, Yves Tanguy, Joan Miro and Man Ray (to name a few.) Originally constructed as a parlor game to help artists break from reason, its popularity grew as a way to bring diverse artists and ideas together. The name derives from the quote â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;le cadaver exquis boira le vin nouveau.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; (â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;The exquisite corpse shall drink the new wine.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;) The game consisted of a folded piece of paper passed to participants who could not see the full drawing before them, save for a taste of what was behind the fold. The reveal came after all had had a turn, the paper unfolding, revealing the magic of happenstance art. The Catskillsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; community of visual

artists (Sullivan, Ulster, Orange and Delaware counties in NY, plus Wayne and Pike counties in PA) are invited to submit their names via email to info@ ohiso.com by April 15. Twenty-one artists, to be grouped in seven groups of three, will be chosen randomly at a public lottery at the CAS Arts Center on Saturday, April 18 at 2 p.m. The public lottery is free and open to all. One artist from each group will pick up two pieces of paper from CAS: one paper to be completed in its entirety, and the second paper to be started slightly and left to be completed by the next set of artists. The second set of artists will pick up the started work. They will be required to complete the previous artistâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s work and start a third paper, which the last set of artists will complete, finishing the triptych. The parlor game will conclude with a public reveal of the completed triptychs on June 5 through July 24 at CAS Arts Center Elevator Gallery. For more information on how to participate, visit catskillartsociety.org/submissions.

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Talk on ancient settlers CUDDEBACKVILLE, NY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Neversink Valley Museum of History & Innovation presents its first installment of its History Talk Series on Wednesday, April 1, at 7:30 pm, featuring Dr. Eugene J. Boesch, who will give a talk titled, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Understanding Past Native American Cultures in the Hudson Valley Through Archaeology.â&#x20AC;? It will be held at the D&H Canal Visitorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Center, 58 Hoag Rd. (just off Route 209). Light refreshments will be served. This lecture covers the latest discoveries overturning long-held ideas about the identity of the first Americans. It has long been believed that prehistoric Eurasians, who migrated to North America between 15,000 and 16,000 years ago over a land bridge crossing the Bering Strait, were the first Paleoindians. However, finds by archeologists over the past two decades offer evidence that Paleoindians were in the Americas as far back as 50,000 years ago. Scientists also had surmised that the Eurasian migrants caused the extinction of large ice age mammals in North America. But thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also evidence that a natural disaster caused these animals to die out and may have led to the demise of the Paleoindian culture as well. Visit neversinkmuseum.org or call 845/754-8870.

A rainy St. Patrickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

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EFFERSONVILLE, NY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Despite persistent rain, spirits were not dampened during the shorter-than-usual annual St. Patrickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day Parade in Jeffersonville last weekend. Junior photographer Eric Breihof was one of those who braved the weather, and he took these photographs.

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WHERE AND WHEN Thurs., Mar. 19

Collage, mixed media

CALLICOON â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Cafe Devine hosts dinner and a movie. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Kaaterskill Falls.â&#x20AC;? Dinner is between 6-7:30pm, with the movie to follow. Dinner special costs $12.95. RSVPs appreciated.

NARROWSBURG â&#x20AC;&#x201D; An exhibit of collage and mixed media by Jeffrey Parker opens with a reception at the Delaware Arts Centerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Alliance Gallery, 2-4pm. Exhibit on view through April 11. 845/252-7576 or visit delawarevalleyartsalliance.org.

Stormwater management

Easter luncheon

Dinner and a movie

LIBERTY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Sullivan County Soil & Water Conservation District holds a training seminar for stormwater erosion & sediment control management. For contractors and developers disturbing soil of one acre or more. 9:30am to 2pm at the Cornell Cooperative Extension Building, 64 FerndaleLoomis Rd. $50.

Audubon meeting

LOCH SHELDRAKE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Sullivan County Audubon will hold its spring meeting in Rm B113 at Sullivan County Community College at 6pm. 845/647-5496.

Library trustee meeting

MONTICELLO â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The trustees of the Ethelbert B. Crawford Public Library will hold their monthly meeting at the library: 393 Broadway, 6pm. The public is invited. 845/794-4660.

Fri., Mar. 20 â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Little Shop of Horrorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;

FALLSBURG â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Fallsburg High School Drama Club will present â&#x20AC;&#x153;Little Shop of Horrorsâ&#x20AC;? in the Fallsburg High School Auditorium, 7pm. Tickets: $6. www.fallsburgcsd.net.

BEACH LAKE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Beach Lake United Methodist Church, 7 Milanville Rd. Free luncheon, 12noon. Ham, scalloped potatoes, sweet potatoes, vegetable, applesauce, rolls & dessert.

Driver Safety Program

SOUTH FALLSBURG â&#x20AC;&#x201D; AARP Driver Safety Program at the South Fallsburg Senior Center, 9am-4pm. The fee is $20 for AARP members, $25 for non-members. To register call Sonny Smith at 845/434-8922.

Spring waterfowl walk

WURTSBORO â&#x20AC;&#x201D; See the early spring waterfowl migration, 8am. Meet walk leader John Haas, author of â&#x20AC;&#x153;A Birding Guide to Sullivan County,â&#x20AC;? at Haven Road, off Route 209 south of Wurtsboro. Bring binoculars or scope. Boots suggested. Sponsored by Basha Kill Area Association.

Fair Trade Sampling

BEACH LAKE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Equal Exchange coffee, tea, chocolate, baking items, snack foods & more; fair-trade, mostly organic products that support small-scale farmers. Beach Lake United Methodist Church, 7 Milanville Rd. Saturday 8am2pm and Sunday 8am-1pm.

Play at Water Wheel CafĂŠ

MILFORD â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Dinner and the play â&#x20AC;&#x153;For the Benefit of Miss Jennie Gourlay,â&#x20AC;? written and performed by Broadway veteran Billy Hipkins, at the Water Wheel CafĂŠ. The story of a forgotten young stage actress who witnessed the assassination of President Lincoln. Tickets: $60. 570/296-8126.

Barnaby Bright

HAWLEY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Barnaby Bright performs at Harmony Presents in the Silk Mill, 8pm. Since the release of their first album, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Wake the Heroâ&#x20AC;? in 2009, Barnaby Bright has garnered high accolades for their songwriting and sound. Tickets: $16-$22.

Italian Night Dinner

LORDS VALLEY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Italian Night Dinner, 3-7pm, Blooming Grove Fire Hall, 484 Rte. 739 (1 mile N of I-84). Cost: Adults, $12; children (10 & under), $5; children 3 & under, free. 570/775-7355.

Kidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Easter Fun Day

BEACH LAKE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Kidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Easter Fun Day at Beach Lake United Methodist Church, registration 9am, dismissal 10:30am. Children ages 3-10 are invited to a Bible story, craft, games, snack & Easter egg hunt. Youth 11 & older welcome as helpers. 570/729-7011.

Casino Trip

NARROWSBURG â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 8th annual art exhibit by people with developmental disabilities; part of Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month at Delaware Valley Arts Alliance, 37 Main St. Opening reception from 6-8pm.

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Little Shop of Horrorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;

MONTICELLO â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Sponsored by Monticello Kiwanis Club. Bus leaves former Monticello Apollo Plaza site, 8am; returns by 5pm. $30 per person, includes $25 free play & $5 food voucher. Must be 21 years or older and bring photo ID. 845/794-2888.

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;The Music Man Jr.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;

Food for Thought series

WAYNE COUNTY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Sixth annual self-guided maple tour to 10 local sugar bushes, 10am4pm. Call 570/253-0939 or get information & map at wayneconservation.org.

SullivanARC Art Exhibit

ROSCOE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Roscoe Central Schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s drama department presents â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Music Man Jr.â&#x20AC;? in the auditorium, 7pm. Tickets: $5.

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Dirty Rotten Scoundrelsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;

MONTICELLO â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Monticello High School Performing Arts Department presents â&#x20AC;&#x153;Dirty Rotten Scoundrelsâ&#x20AC;? in the Arnold Hughs Auditorium, 7:30pm. Cost: $5 for adults, $3 for students, free for senior citizens.

Sat., Mar. 21 â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Planet Earthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; screening

HONESDALE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Cooperage Project presents a screening of two episodes of the acclaimed nature series â&#x20AC;&#x153;Planet Earthâ&#x20AC;? at The Cooperage, 1030 Main St., 5-7pm. Coffee and popcorn. 570/253-2020.

Easter Bunny breakfast

MILFORD â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Ann Street School hosts â&#x20AC;&#x153;Breakfast with the Easter Bunny.â&#x20AC;? Seating times: 9am and 10am. Cost: children $4, adults $5. Pictures with the Easter Bunny. 570/296-6124.

FALLSBURG â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Fallsburg High School Drama Club presents â&#x20AC;&#x153;Little Shop of Horrorsâ&#x20AC;? in the Fallsburg High School Auditorium, 7pm. Tickets: $6. www.fallsburgcsd.net.

Self-guided maple your

HONESDALE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; â&#x20AC;&#x153;Healthy Land, Healthy Meat: The Benefits of Pasture-Raised Meatsâ&#x20AC;? at the Wayne County Library, 10:30-11:45am. Presented by George Brown, owner of Fox Hill Farm. 570/253-1220.

Spaghetti dinner

Parish choir and dinner

ROSCOE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Roscoe Central Schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s drama department presents â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Music Man Jr.â&#x20AC;? in the auditorium, 7pm. Tickets: $5.

HORTONVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; For Faith Parish and Transformation Choir host a covered dish supper and sing-along. All are invited: March 21 supper and sing at Hortonville Presbyterian Church, 6pm; March 28: supper and sing at Livingston Manor Presbyterian Church, 6pm.

Free luncheon

NARROWSBURG â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 2 Franksâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; CafĂŠ, a free lunch open to the public at St. Francis Xavier Church, 151 Bridge St., from 12 noon to 1pm. Come for a meal and fellowship.

Free Joeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Chips tasting

HAWLEY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Free tasting with Joeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Chips at the Mill Market, in the Hawley Silk Mill, 11am1pm. Great snacks for March Madness. hello@MillMarketPA.com or 570/390-4440.

JEFFERSONVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; St. Georgeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Parish spaghetti dinner at Pope John Hall, 5-8pm. Carry outs available. Adults $7, children 12 and under $5.

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;The Music Man Jr.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Dirty Rotten Scoundrelsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;

MONTICELLO â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Monticello High School Performing Arts Department presents â&#x20AC;&#x153;Dirty Rotten Scoundrelsâ&#x20AC;? in the Arnold Hughs Auditorium at 7:30pm. Cost: $5 for adults, $3 for students, free for senior citizens.

Sun., Mar. 22 Callicoon Indoor Market

CALLICOON â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Callicoon Indoor Farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Market at the Delaware Youth Center, 11am2pm. 866/270-2015, www.sullivancountyfarmersmarkets.org, www.facebook.com/SCFMA.

Laudate: A Celebration

PORT JERVIS â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Four Seasons Chorale of 1st Presbyterian Church presents â&#x20AC;&#x153;Laudate: A Celebrationâ&#x20AC;? at 3pm. Indigo Moon Brass Band performs New Orleans style Dixieland jazz & other celebratory music; the chorale presents works by Holst, Marsh & others. Tickets: $10 adults, $8 senior, $5 students.

Sugarbush Walk

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Wed., Mar. 25 Film festival

MONTICELLO â&#x20AC;&#x201D; SullivanARC presents 8 short films about people with developmental disabilities from Sprout Film Festival, 6 pm. Total running time approximately 1 hour. Open to the public. Not for children under age 14. $5 suggested donation fee. 845/796-1350.

Lenten soup lunch

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

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

BEACH LAKE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Adult fellowship luncheon in the Fellowship Hall at the Beach Lake United Methodist Church, 12noon. Bring a dish, bring a friend. Speaker Carol Dunn on â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Vanishing Outhouse.â&#x20AC;?

ROSCOE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Homemade soups and sandwiches at Roscoe Presbyterian Church, Old Route 17, County Road 179, 11am1:15pm. $7.50 per person. 607/498-5144.

HONESDALE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Club of Honesdale meets at the Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center, 1:30pm. Guest speaker Donna Decker of the Wayne Memorial Hospital will speak on aging gracefully with health. Nominations of officers, and collection for the community pantry.

Tues., Mar. 24 Overdose prevention

MONTICELLO â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Recovery Center offers overdose prevention Naloxone training to community members in the Gerry Conference Center, 2:30-4pm. Free. 845/794-8080 ext. 117.

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LIVINGSTON MANOR â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Italian dinner at the Masonic Lodge, 94 Main St., 4:30-7pm. Benefit: Sullivan-St. Tammany Chapter #298 Order of Eastern Star Adults $10, child $6. 845/439-3102.

Self-guided maple tour

Fellowship luncheon

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GRAHAMSVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Maple Weekend Tour at the Catskill Mountain Sugar House, 2-3:30pm. Tour tol be followed by a short hike or snowshoe on the mountaintop farm. Reservations: 845/439-5507 or email info@morgan-outdoors.com. WAYNE COUNTY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Sixth annual self-guided maple tour to 10 local sugar bushes, 10am4pm. Call 570/253-0939 or get information & map at wayne conservation.org.

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

Adoption ADOPT: Looking to adopt another little miracle, giving our daughter a sibling/best friend and completing our family. Contact Robin and Neil: 866-303-0668, www.rnladopt.info

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Lackawaxen EMS is looking for a part-time EMT. Must have current PA EMT Certification, EVOC, NIMS 100 & 700. Clean neat appearance. Must be able to work weekends. Experience and references necessary. Applications available at www.lackawaxenems.com or contact Lieutenant Michael Donovan at 570-493-5151.

for busy Gourmet Deli for immediate hire. Deli clerk is responsible for preparing, slicing, wrapping, weighing, pricing, and serving the department’s deli products. If you’re friendly, dependable and you like to work with terri¿c customers, we’d love to hear from you! Contact

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

Summer Jobs @ Indian Head Canoes. Office/ cleaning, bus drivers, drivers, boat lifting. Email jobs@ indianheadcanoes.com or call 845557-8777

Help Wanted Servers Bus person Cleaners Call The Carriage House 845-557-0400

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

SUMMER EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Sullivan County Division of Public Works has seasonal employment opportunities available for the 2015 summer season.

Lake Superior Park, Bethel, NY

Park Manager: Must have current Waterfront Lifeguard, First Aid & CPR/AED certifications. Must be at least 21 years of age. Hours include weekends and holidays. MUST be available to work through Labor Day. Rate begins at $16.00/hr. Lifeguard: Must have current Waterfront Lifeguard, First Aid & CPR/AED certifications. Additional duties include cleaning within park Hours include weekends and holidays MUST be available to work through Labor Day Rates begin at $10.00/hr.

Seasonal DPW Positions, Various Locations within Sullivan County DPW

Seasonal Laborer: Duties include parks maintenance (mowing, weeding, painting, litter plucking) and working with DPW facilities crews Hours are only weekdays in July & August Rates begin at $8.75/hr.

Sullivan County Clean Team, Sullivan County Government Center, Monticello, NY Seasonal Laborer: Duties include plucking litter from along the shoulders of County Roads Hours are only weekdays in July & August Rates begin at $8.75/hr.

Adoption: Warmhearted couple wishes to give unconditional love to an infant. Get to know us at RichandRenee@hotmail.com or 315-200-3559.

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Seasonal Laborer: Duties include renting boats, working entry booth, general park cleaning, light landscaping. Includes interaction with the public; good people skills required Hours include weekends and holidays MUST be available to work through Labor Day Rates begin at $8.75/hr.

ADOPTION: Unplanned Pregnancy? Caring licensed adoption agency provides financial and emotional support. Choose from loving pre-approved families. Call Joy toll free 1-866-922-3678 or confidential email:Adopt@ForeverFamiliesThroughAdoption.org

A childless young married couple (she-30/he-37) seeks to adopt. Will be hands-on mom/devoted dad. Financial security. Expenses paid. Call/text. Mary & Adam. 1-800790-5260.

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ADOPTION: Childless, loving couple pray to adopt. Stay at home mom, successful dad, great dogs & devoted grandparents. Legally allowed expenses paid. Bill & Debbie 800-311-6090

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

All positions require employees to provide their own transportation to job locations.

Applications are available at Sullivan County Personnel Department, Sullivan County Government Center, 100 North St., PO Box 5012, Monticello, NY 12701 or online at www.co.sullivan.ny.us. Deadline for application submission is March 27, 2015. For further information please call (845) 8070261. EEO/AA M/F/V/H

TOWN OF HIGHLAND Community Members Wanted The Town of Highland Town Board is seeking citizens interested in being appointed to the Climate Smart Council. Any and all individuals interested in exploring and promoting ways to conserve energy and energy costs and to make recommendations to the Town Board shall submit their interest to any Town Board member or in writing to the Town Clerk on or before April 7th 2015.

NACL THEATRE seeks a General Manager NACL Theatre, a not-for-profit theatre company in Highland Lake, NY seeks a full-time general manager to lead the business operations of the 17-year-old company. Candidates should have entrepreneurial abilities in the field of development and fundraising, and a detail-oriented facility with grant-writing, financials, bookkeeping, budgets, and database management. $25-$27,000 range. TO APPLY Please e-mail cover letter and résumé to: Tannis Kowalchuk, Artistic Director E-mail: Tannis@NACL.org with the subject line General Manager Application Full job description at www.nacl.org

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TOWN OF LUMBERLAND EMPLOYMENT

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THE LUMBERLAND BOARD OF ASSESSMENT REVIEW IS SEEKING ANYONE INTERESTED IN BECOMING A MEMBER. THOSE INTERESTED SHOULD CONTACT THE ASSESSOR FOR FURTHER INFORMATION AND SUBMIT THEIR LETTER OF INTEREST TO THE SUPERVISOR’S OFFICE, 1054 PROCTOR ROAD, GLEN SPEY, N.Y. 12737, OR BY CALLING (845) 856-8600 Ext. 227.

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By Order of the Supervisor Town of Lumberland Virginia V. Horn, Town Clerk March 11, 2015

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Granite Associates, Liberty, NY, is seeking individual to oversee and maintain numerous plantings: shrubs, flower pots & gardens, vegetable gardens; maintaining & harvesting of small fruits, berries and nuts. Soil preparation, planting, watering and weeding. Must have: prior experience, solid knowledge of annuals, perennials, woody ornamental shrubs & trees, mechanical aptitude, good driving record and ability to operate vehicles safely. FT position w/full benefit package. Send resume: P.O. Box 311, Liberty, NY 12754 Attn: HR Dept. or E-mail: jmcphillips@granitelp.com.

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

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Real Estate Publisher’s Notice – All real estate advertised herein is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation, or discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin, or intention to make any such preference, limitation, or discrimintation.” We will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis.

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SWAN LAKEFRONT ESTATES LLC. Art. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 02/10/15. Office: Sullivan County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, c/o Swan Lakefront Estates LLC, P.O. Box 541, Ferndale, NY 12734. Purpose: Any lawful purpose

Street Narrowsburg, New York 12764 on April 24, 2015 between the hours of 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM and on April 27, 2015 between the hours of 7:30 PM and 9:30 PM. An appointment to review the assessment information may be made by telephoning the assessor at 845 252 3689. Dated the First Day of March 2014. Ken Baim Sole Assessor

TOWN OF LUMBERLAND ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS MEETING TIME CHANGE NOTICE The Town of Lumberland Zoning Board of Appeals regular monthly workshop session will begin at 6:30 p.M. On the third tuesday of each month, with the regular monthly meeting commencing at 7:00 p.M. By order of the Zoning Board of Appeals Town of Lumberland March 12, 2015

22 HENRY STREET, LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 1/15/15. Office in Sullivan Co. SSNY design. Agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to Registered Agent: Ricardo Petroni 192 North Shore Rd Rock Hill, NY 12775. Purpose: Any lawful activity.

FIREWISH 530 LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 1/7/15. Office location: Sullivan County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Robert Fireworker, 1855 E. 21 St., Brooklyn, NY 11229. General Purposes. Notice to Bidders Notice is hereby given that the Town of Tusten will receive SEALED bids for the 2015 summer maintenance of the Town of Tusten grounds. Specifications for summer maintenance are available at the Town Clerk’s office on Mondays, Wednesday, Friday 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Said bids shall be mailed or delivered to the Office of the Town Clerk, 210 Bridge Street, P.O. Box 195, Narrowsburg NY 12764 clearly marked “SUMMER MAINTENANCE BID” no later than 12:00 PM on April 13, 2015. Bids will be publically opened, read and awarded at the regular scheduled Town of Tusten Board Meeting on April 14, 2015 at 6:30 PM. The Town Board reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive any irregularities in the bidding, and to re-advertise for new bids. Non-Collusion certificate required. By order of the Town Board Nicole Peters, Town Clerk Posted March 11, 2015 NOTICE CONCERNING THE EXAMINATION OF ASSESSMENT INVENTORY AND VALUATION DATA (Pursuant to Section 501 of the Real Property Tax Law) Notice is hereby given that assessment inventory and valuation data is available for examination and review. This data is the information which will be used to establish the assessment of each parcel which will appear on the Tentative Assessment Roll of the Town of Tusten which will be filed on May 1, 2015.The information may be reviewed, by appointment, in the Assessor’s Office at Tusten Town Hall 210 Bridge

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LEGAL NOTICE TOWN OF HIGHLAND PLEASE TAKE NOTICE the Town Board of the Town of Highland will accept proposals for the Trash Removal along the Town of Highland shoreline of the Delaware River to provide for the deposit of all trash litter and debris collected to the Highland Transfer Station. The Trash removal includes river related refuse long the river in the Town of Highland, on foot patrol and canoe also trash removal from the Eagle Watch starting May 15, 2015 to September 30, 2015 Anyone who wishes to submit a trash removal proposal must do so in writing on or before noon on April 6, 2015 to the Town Clerk @ PO Box 138 Eldred NY 12732 A noncollusive form 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 proposal. Dated March 10, 2015 Doreen Hanson Notice of formation of a Limited Liability Company (LLC). The name of the LLC is: Gastro Tours, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) office on: June 23rd, 2014. The county in which the Office is to be located: Sullivan. The SSNY is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The address to which the SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC is: 71 Sackett Lakes Road Monticello, NY 12701. Purpose: any lawful activity. Notice of Formation of Blueberry Ridge LLC. Arts of Org. filed with New York Secy of State (SSNY) on 2/13/15. Office location: Sullivan County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: POB 27, South Fallsburg, NY 12779. Purpose: any lawful activity. Nelly’s Latin Restaurant, LLC Arts of Org filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 2/17/15. Office in

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Sullivan Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served & shall mail process to C/O Marianely Camacho, 357 Mountaindale Rd, Woodridge, NY 12789. Purpose: General.

upon whom process against it may be served & shall mail process to Stacey Z. Rodkin, 255 Cabrini Blvd 4C, New York, NY 10040. Purpose: General.

Regular Meeting on or about 7:15 p.m. on April 1, 2015 at the Eldred Town Hall, Eldred, New York upon Site Plan Application No. 15-01 for the River Market. The applicant is seeking Site Plan approval for reconfiguration of the existing parking lot with new access from the state road. The parcel size is 1.21+/acres. The parcel situate is in the H-C Zone and is located at 3385 State Route 97 in Barryville, New York and is designated on the Town of Highland Tax Rolls as Section 28, Block 6, Lot 9.2. At such time persons having comments for or against said application shall be heard. The application will be on file in the Town Clerk’s Office ten (10) days prior to Public Hearing. Written comments may be submitted in advance to the Town of Highland Planning Board, c/o Mary Jasper, P.O. Box 415, Eldred, N.Y. 12732 and those received on or before April 1, 2015 will be read into the public record. By order of the Planning Board Mary Jasper, Secretary

ATTENTION BIDDERS The Town Board of the Town of Lumberland is actively seeking bids on : STONE & GRAVEL : VARIOUS SIZES including delivery to the Lumberland Highway Garage, 989 Proctor Road, Glen Spey, N.Y. For further information please contact the Highway Superintendent between 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. at (845)-856- 2300. All bids must be in the Office of the Town Clerk on, or before, Thursday, April 2, 2015 by 1:30 p.m., with the bid opening to be held at that time. Upon the recommendation of the Highway Superintendent the bid awards will be held on Wednesday, April 8,2015 at the regular Town Board Meeting at 7:00 p.m. at the Town Hall, 1054 Proctor Road, Glen Spey, N.Y. All bids must contain a non-collusion certificate, and be in a sealed envelope, clearly marked BID: STONE & GRAVEL. The Town Board reserves the right to reject any and all bids received. BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF LUMBERLAND VIRGINIA V. HORN TOWN CLERK MARCH 12, 2015 MONTEM STRATEGIES, LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 1/5/15. Office in Sullivan Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to PO Box 632, Glen Wild, NY 12738. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. Principal business location: 510 Wild Turnpike, Mountaindale, NY 12763. Stacey Z. Rodkin, LLC Arts of Org filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 12/22/14. Office in Sullivan Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC

RESNICK ENERGY, LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 1/5/15. Office in Sullivan Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 561 Wild Tpke., Mountaindale, NY 12763, which is also the principal business location. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. Notice of Formation of a Limited Liability Company 1. The name of the limited liability company is: Wooden Nickel Media, LLC 2. Articles of Organization were filed with the New York Secretary of State’s office on : February 20, 2015 3.The County in which the Office is to be located :Sullivan 4.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 : InCorp Services, Inc., One Commerce Plaza, 99 Washington Ave., Suite 805A, Albany, NY 12210-2822 JJD REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT, LLC Art. Of Org. Filed Sec. of State of NY 2/20/2015. 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, c/o R. Scott Lafazia, P.C, 594 Valley Road, Suite 8, Montclair, NJ 07043. Purpose: Any lawful act or activity. PUBLIC NOTICE Please take notice that the Planning Board of the Town of Highland will conduct a Public Hearing and

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EWBURGH, NY — The gym at Mount St. Mary College was strangely quiet and nearly empty. Still on hand were the loving parents and friends of the remarkable Eldred Lady Yellowjackets, as the team remained in the locker room listening to the comforting and affirming words of their coach Ryan Jasper. Their season and hoped-for return to the state Final Four had been obviated by a stinging 54-45 loss to Section Four’s undefeated Lady Rams of South Kortright. For Eldred, which had played an uncharacteristically off-kilter first half, to have come back and tied the game at 43-all with just 1:47 remaining on Jordan Lepes’ back-to-back three-pointers, only to have the game slip away and end their glorious ride, the impact was heart-rending. At the same time, both the season’s fine run and this tough loss would provide the impetus to restart the quest aimed at an entirely different outcome 366 days hence. With no seniors in the fold, Eldred, which ended its season at 16-4, will reload with a vengeance. Life is a learning curve, and as NBA all-time leading scorer Kareem Abdul Jabbar once noted, “You cannot learn to win until you learn how to lose.” Losses were few for this talented team as they fell only to Class C Pine Plains, now the only Section IX team bound for the Final Four, Class C Tuxedo, Class A Port Jervis and 24-0 South Kortright. Eldred’s sole state glory dates back to its 1988 undefeated season and state title propelled by the incomparable Tammi Reiss. The Lady Yellowjackets haven’t won a state round game since. This year they had hoped to break the drought. The Yellowjackets trailed nearly the entire way as they fell behind 12-8 at the end of the first quarter, slipping further behind at 25-13 by halftime. The team seemed recharged in the second half despite foul trouble that consigned fiery guard Sheila Burns and center Kelsey Collins to the bench. Eldred shaved the deficit to four before giving up the final four points of the third quarter to trail 38-30 going into the fourth quarter. Lepes scored 11 of Eldred’s 17 points in the third frame en route to a game-high 28. Her pair of treys, part of her eight points in the fourth quarter, were not enough to offset South Kortright’s big shots and its trips to the free-throw line to secure the win. Collins ended up with seven points, nine rebounds and four blocks. Destinee Arnold provided a big lift in the third and fourth quarters. She finished with six points. As the girls issued forth from the locker room there were hugs, tears, affirmations and a last group huddle. As has often been reiterated by this writer, the true measure of success comes from knowing that you did everything you could to be the best you could be. This team and its coach clearly are best adjudged by that standard. They made their families, friends, school, community and the entire section proud. For much more on the game, the comments by Jasper and this writer’s take on the character and accomplishments of this squad, read “The Wearing of the Green” on www.sportsinsightsny.com and be sure to look in on the photo album at www.sportsiny.com. For the Livingston Manor Wildcats, whose Section IX title was further augmented by a 60-54 win over Section One’s Clark Academy, the run would end in a 70-39 regional final loss to Section 11’s Bridgehampton, which earned the trip to Glens Falls to play Section Seven’s Moriah in the semifinals. The Wildcats made it to that storied arena in 2012, where they lost 67-55 to Section 10’s Madrid-Waddington in the semifinals. Unlike the Eldred girls team, the Manor boys will lose a bevy of talent to graduation this year. For albums of photos visit www.sportsiny. com. To sign up for spring Shadow Play coverage of your favorite athlete, to receive a DVD of outstanding photos at the end of the season, e-mail rross@sportsinsightsny.com.

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fish not to escape reality, but to find it. I fish because I find the world of CNN, ISIS, Facebook, political gridlock, and, yes, even weather forecasts and reports becoming more alienated from my own real world every day. I am tired of “BREAKING NEWS! BREAKING NEWS!” And I am weary of being worked up, jerked around and riled-up in a media-driven alter-world fraught with exaggeration and distortion. These unceasing stimuli raise our blood pressure, heart rates and overall feeling of dis-ease. And so I seek the rivers and streams in quiet glens and peaceful valleys. In these places the air is fresher, the water purer and the sounds sweeter. My mind stills and the strangling bonds of everyday stress loosen and fall away. I bring myself to beautiful and tranquil places for the simple and pure act of fishing, casting a tiny bit of feathers or fur or other fluff on the chance that I’ll have a brief encounter with a wild trout—a creature to whose pulse and life essence I am connected on a gossamer tippet for but a few moments. The harshness and rudeness of everyday life temporarily fade away in these wonderful places and interludes. I stand in the river waving a long stick; casting back and forth, gently and gracefully. The fly rod bends and straightens, loads and unloads. With every stroke I hope to ward away the meanness of spirit that so pervades everyday life today. On the river, nature speaks to me in quiet tones: the whisper of the wind, the gurgle of the riffles, the countless birds chirping and singing, the kingfishers, hawks, eagles—sometimes a solo, sometimes a cacophony. These are lovely sounds. So unlike the ceaseless noise of modern living, the voices I hear on the stream are notes of contentment. I fish because I love the rhythms: the

flow of silky lines; the ever-moving water constantly changing but always the same; the hatches of mayflies dependably occurring in the same order, year in and year out. Like family and friends, these things are authentic and reliable. No trout has ever betrayed a confidence or told me a lie; they have shown me the truth of an honest struggle and the joy of being set free. Those that I have momentarily held in my wetted hand are each in their own way a testament to the magnificence of nature and the good Lord’s miraculous handicraft. I am thankful for the contentment that overcomes me at nightfall. The thrilling sound of “slurp… slurp” as the trout greedily inhale the hapless spinners locked into the film of the now darkening surface. My eyes can catch only tiny glimmers of reflected sundown light from the western horizon, caused by the push of water from feeding fish. Once it is fully dark, hearing is my primary sense along with the feel of the streambed through the soles of my wading boots. I always seem to notice the sound of the slog of my waders as I leave the river and move toward the worn footpath that is now mine alone. As I clamber up the bank, it feels steady and good to be on solid ground, knowing that the river was kind to me once again. I must return the favor by doing what I can to keep the river pure and clean for those who may come after me. *The theme of this column was first explored in 1964 by John D. Volker a/k/a Robert Traver in his “Testament of a Fisherman,” Volker was a justice of the Michigan Supreme Court and a committed brook-trout fisher. He wrote the bestselling “Anatomy of a Murder” and several books on trout fishing, including “Trout Madness” and “Trout Magic,” but he never let fame, responsibilities on the bench or writing interfere with his trout fishing.

SOUNDINGS: taking the pulse of the Upper Delaware Watershed High gage mark, feet 3/11 3/12 3/13 3/14 3/15 3/16 3/17

3.88 4.22 4.32 4.31 4.32 4.36 4.45

High water temperature °F 3/11 3/12 3/13 3/14 3/15 3/16 3/17

31.82 31.82 31.82 31.82 31.82 31.82 31.82

Actual and avg. precipitation NYC watershed

Reservoir levels March 17, 2015 Cannonsville: 57.6% Pepacton: 65.8% Neversink: 63.1% Total: 73.2% Normal Total: 91.6% Total in 2013: 83.9%

Actual: Historical avg:

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The coming of spring

RIVER TALK

By Scott Rando

ear the end of February, I had a call from Don Hamilton, resource specialist for the National Park Service (NPS) out of Milanvile, PA. It seems that during a sunny day when the temperatures approached the 30s, he was observing a stonefly hatch from Calkins Creek, which runs along the edge of the NPS property in Milanville. Not only were there stoneflies, but there were also some eastern bluebirds observed making a meal of these emerging stoneflies. Winter stoneflies, of which there are 42 species in their genus Allocapnia, emerge from rivers and fast-flowing streams during February. They can be spotted as tiny winged insects on snow near river and stream banks. Stoneflies are bio-indicators of water quality. Because stoneflies spend one or more years in the water as a nymph, they will be present only in high-quality water that is adequately oxygenated. On March 9, I took a trip up to the Milanville Ranger Station; it promised to be a pleasant, sunny day with temperatures in the 40s. No bluebirds were found on this day, but there were several juncos and black-capped chickadees that appeared by the stream bank and started ground feeding. Through binoculars, I could see that they were taking advantage of the stonefly emergence to grab some tasty morsels. There seemed to be adequate stoneflies for all the birds; in some areas, they made the snow appear as if pepper had been sprinkled on it. After a while at streamside, a few stoneflies used my head and neck for a perch. As more ice melts on rivers and streams, more winter stoneflies will be evident, and you will likely see a few

A stonefly is about an inch from this chickadeeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bill, and a split second later, it became an opportunistic meal. Stoneflies are slow moving and make easy targets for various species of hungry birds. different species. The appearance of stoneflies invokes a feeling that winter is on the way out. Perhaps this can be expressed by the last part of a poem by Mary Dow Brine, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Coming of Spring:â&#x20AC;? The brook, grown weary of restraint, Has burst its weakened bonds at last, And rushing down the mountain-side, Lends its fresh influence far and wide, And Winterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s icy reign is past!

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This is one of many winter stoneflies present on the snow at Calkins Creek in Milanville on March 9.

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