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More talk on executive versus manager

By FRITZ MAYER

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ONTICELLO, NY — Judging by the experts invited to address them, the members of the Sullivan County Charter Review Commission seem especially interested in exploring the differences between the form of government Sullivan County has—an elected legislature with an appointed county manager— and the form some other counties have, which is an elected legislature and an elected county executive.

The expert who spoke at the commission’s meeting on March 25 at the government center in Monticello was Dr. Gerald Benjamin, who has a trunk full of government experience and accolades, and who also led Ulster County to its current form of elected executive government.

Benjamin said that among the most important reasons for the change was that the county administrator, which Ulster had at the time, “did not have authority to make some of the decisions he wanted to make… We were feeling lack of authority at the top of the government.”

He also said that without an elected head of government, “We felt we had insufficient voice with the state government. There was no person to whom the state government could turn who was in fact the manifestation of the authority of the county.”

He said one of the arguments in favor of an elected executive is that the person has a mandate. “A person running for office says, ‘I’m going to do these five or six things two or four years later,’ and the person either does them or not.”

Also, he said, electing a county-wide chief executive requires a political coalition. He said it “requires lots of diverse interests of the county to converge behind one person, so the more diverse the interests are, the more you want that coalition to be a dynamic dimension of governance; the more homogenous you are, the less important that is.”

He said the benefit of a county manager, such as in Sullivan County currently, is that “you get a trained professional. A manager does not need a coalition; a manager needs a majority of the legislature.” However, he said, “The risk of the county executive is that you get somebody who is popular but incompetent. Even a rather incompetent person can hire competent people and hide their incompetence for a long time.”

As for the cost of the two forms of government, he said,

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The Sullivan County Charter Review Commission has spent a lot of time discussing the impacts of changing the form of county government.

“People say it’s [an elected executive] more exwould not be likely to want to accept the work of pensive because there is a duplication of staffing, commissioners appointed by their predecessors. and to some degree that’s true. But you have to balance that against the fact that the government Oversight versus micromanaging will be more efficiently managed. I could never Legislator Cora Edwards brought up the fact prove, from the data available in New York State, that the legislature over time has passed resoluthat the elected executive systems were more effitions handing authority from the legislature to cient, or delivered more for the money, but I could the county manager, and this has been an ongoprove that they weren’t less efficient, and you TRR photo by Fritz ing point of tension among the legislators. On the were getting other things, like you were getting a Mayer one hand, there are legislators like Kathy LaBurelationship with the governor.”

Dr. Gerald da who argue—as she did at a recent meeting— There is at least some chance that this commis- Benjamin that the commissioners or department heads are sion will recommend to the Sullivan County Legprofessionals who will be in their positions after islature that the county should adopt an elected the legislators are gone and should not be micromancounty executive. That is what the last charter review aged. commission did 10 years ago, but the legislature opted Edwards said there is a tension and a struggle over the not to follow the commission’s advice. issue. She said “People like to use the term ‘micromanagA commission member noted that there is an election ing’ when it actually means that there has been a lack of coming up this November, and all nine legislators’ seats oversight.” She added, “Are we a quasi, de facto county are up, although it appears that only eight will be seeking executive form of government or are we a legislative office again. Benjamin said it was his experience that if form of government?” there were several new legislators voted into office, they

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Sullivan West and BOCES

By LINDA DROLLINGER

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AKE HUNTINGTON, NY — The days of the rural one-room schoolhouse are long gone, but even today three former rural school districts, after consolidation into one, with a current K-12 enrollment of 1,195 students, can’t meet 21st-century educational demands without the supplementary and complementary services of the Sullivan County Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES).

BOCES has provided vocational (career tech) and special/alternative education services to all school districts within the county since the 1960s. At the March 19 meeting of the Sullivan West Central School District Board of Education, BOCES Deputy Superintendent Susan Schmidt outlined the ever-expanding scope of services her organization offers and the additional geographic areas it now serves in other counties.

Today, BOCES’s 325 staff members provide both instruction and an array of allied medical and psychological services to 373 students, including career tech education to 26% of all county students in grades 11 and 12.

Of that 26%, 57% will continue their educations at the post secondary level. There are currently 50 Sullivan West students enrolled in career tech courses. Here’s the breakdown: animal science (5); auto body repair (4); auto technology (7); career opportunities (2); cosmetology (8); culinary arts (9); early childhood (4); health occupations (4); natural resources (1); precision machining (5); and public safety services (1).

Thirty-one Sullivan West students are currently enrolled in BOCES’s special/alternative education (SAED) programs; four more are waiting for placement, as SBC is presently unable to meet demand for its SAED programs.

Calling attention to the extremely high instructorstudent ratio, Schmidt said that special and alternative education students with multiple or severe impairments often require a multitude of specialized services, including physical therapy, occupational therapy, skilled nursing, psychological counseling and unique instruction, like Braille and American Sign Language, for vision and hearing-impaired students.

English as a second or other language (ESOL) and GED preparation instruction is also offered by BOCES, as is provision of professional development support for district teaching staff and shared administrative functions that include payroll management and transportation services. Noting that BOCES is undergoing a statewide review, Schmidt said that it is unclear how or where its services will be provided in the future. It’s possible that BOCES could be merged with one or more neighboring BOCES programs in the near future, a fact Sullivan West District Superintendent Nancy M. Hackett acknowledged, saying she was interviewed as part of that review.

In other business, the board voted to hire a Sullivan County Sheriff’s Department school resource officer and accepted a check in the amount of $566 for the elementary band program, proceeds from a January concert by Breach the Barrier, a band made up of four Sullivan West students. Tenure was granted to secondary school English teacher Bethany Hamilton and elementary school teacher Randi Beth Strouse. And Hackett said that the Narrowsburg School sale is in process, the building inspection ongoing.

For full meeting agenda and complete minutes, see swcsd.org. For additional information about Sullivan County BOCES programs and services, see scboces.org.

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IN BRIEF Pike Democrats announce forum

Man arrested for driving 106 mph

MILFORD, PA — The Pike County Democratic Committee is sponsoring a candidates’ forum to introduce the three Democratic candidates for Pike County Commissioners for this year’s election. Each candidate will present his platform in person, followed by a question-and-answer period.

The three Democratic candidates are Steve Guccini, Dave Ruby and John “Jay” Tucker. All Pike County Democrats are invited to attend this event and get to know the Democratic candidates.

This event will take place on Wednesday, April 15, at 7 p.m. at the Blooming Grove Firehouse building.

Directions: Take exit 34 off I-84 onto Route 739. Heading west on I-84, turn right at the end of the exit ramp, or coming east on I-84, turn left at the end of the exit ramp. The Blooming Grove Firehouse is on the right about one mile along at number 488. The entrance to the meeting room is at the back of the building.

MONTICELLO, NY — On March 29, New York State Troopers from Wurtsboro arrested 21-year-old Hermann Gutierrez of Newburgh, for driving while intoxicated.

Troopers stopped him for speeding at 106 mph in a 65-mph zone on State Route 17 in the Town of Thompson. He was released on tickets and is due back in Thompson town court at a later date.

Child immunizations addressed by Pennsylvania legislation

Bethel: Dr. Jamie Noeth, Body Mind & Spirit Wellness Center

HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania state senator Tom McGarrigle has introduced legislation to increase access to child immunizations.

Senate Bill 305 would allow pharmacists the ability to administer the flu vaccine to children seven years of age and older with parental consent. The legislation would also permit pharmacy interns who have completed appropriate training to administer the flu vaccine under pharmacist supervision.

Current state law allows pharmacists and pharmacy interns to immunize only adults.

“The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that all children at least six months old receive a flu shot every year, but only about 55% of Pennsylvania children do.

“Senate Bill 305 would give parents an additional safe and convenient option to keep their children healthy,” said McGarrigle.

In addition, under the U.S. military’s health plan, the bill would make it possible for the children of military personnel to receive free flu vaccinations.

In the previous legislative session, similar legislation was passed by the Senate by a vote of 50-0 but was not taken up by the House of Representatives. Senate Bill 305 was referred to the Senate Consumer Affairs and Professional Licensure Committee.

Delaware: Henry Kubenik and Eric Kubenik, Kohler Lumber & Building Materials

Pride Awards announced MONTICELLO, NY — The Sullivan County Chamber of Commerce has announced its annual Sullivan County Pride Awards. The 24th annual Pride Awards Gala will be held on Sunday, May 3 at the Villa Roma Resort. Tickets cost $50/person. For tickets email of fice@catskills.com or call 845/791-4200.

Winners Callicoon: George and Tammy Shakelton, Shakelton Auto Cochecton: Peter and Norma Pierce, Cochecton Oil

Fallsburg: Zane Morganstein, Associated Mutual Insurance Forestburgh: Justin Evans, The Hartwood Club Fremont: Fred Sherman and Debbie Kazmark, Long Eddy Hotel & Saloon Highland: Tannis Kowalchuk, NACL Theater Liberty: Donald and Jeanne Tulp, Lazy Pond Bed & Breakfast Lumberland: Christine Smetanuik, Color Tek Inc. Mamakating: Paul Deninno, Bashakill Vineyards Neversink: Ben Knight, Blooming Green Landscaping Rockland: Sim and Kiersten Foster, The Arnold House Thompson: Alan Madnick, Wyde Lumber Tusten: Paul Nanni and Marla Puccetti, The Heron Restaurant Young Emerging Leader: Melinda Meddaugh, CCE, RHBA, Sullivan County Distinguished Service Award: Glenn Pontier, Sullivan Renaissance Distinguished Achievement Award: Charlie Degliomini, Empire Resorts Business Person (Family) of the Year: Van Etten Family, VEO Energy Services

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Port Jervis landlords grumble

By ANYA TIKKA

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ORT JERVIS, NY — In an effort to catch up with absent landlords who don’t keep up, or abandon, their properties and also owe the city taxes, city council is proposing a license for landlords; but it was met with resistance from the landlords who are present in town. Many of them stood up one by one in the recent Port Jervis common council meeting to protest something they believe would merely add more unnecessary fees and take away their rights, comparing it to government interference with Nazi techniques.

Joseph. E. Curtis said, “I’m a landlord.

Port Jervis has a lot of issues, and if you pass this law, and slip in another fee for property owners and small business, we’ll have a major problem in Port Jervis.”

He also said he’ll send a letter to all his tenants that he’ll pass the fee on to them, and tell them not to vote for current council members in new elections. He said a lot more landlords and tenants would come

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to the next meeting.

The less government interference, the better things will be, was the general feeling among those landlords who spoke.

Husband and wife Raymond and Joanne Bowley spoke separately.

“I love Port Jervis; I’ve been here all my life. I live in Deerpark. I really don’t make a lot of money from houses, and for you to put a license on being a landlord, it becomes a privilege that you can take away. This is not Americanism,” Raymond said. He added that he remembered when Mayor Kelly Decker was a paperboy, and had the whole room, including Decker, laughing. “Sometimes I get the feeling you don’t want landlords in this town, but I’ll tell you, if you don’t have landlords, you’ll have a lot less money in this town,” he concluded.

Decker posted on Facebook on March 20 that the code committee is considering a rental law, separate from the proposed licensing bill. It proposes building/unit registration and safety inspection of all

rental units in the city with nominal fees.

Decker wrote, “Of course many of our absentee landlords would more than likely not welcome this type of local law, since safety issues would arise and other violations would be pointed out that would need to be fixed. I would like to be clear here that there are many good responsible landlords that own and manage properties in our city, but unfortunately there are many that are not. Of course selective enforcement is illegal, so that is why this idea came up as a suggestion.”

In other business, the healthy effects of trails and having sidewalks came up in the meeting. Megan Tennerman and Bob Dietrich came from the Orange County Planning Office to ask for the city’s support for a “Complete Street” policy, which advocates the use of roadways for all users, including pedestrians, motorists, and bicyclists. The policy also promotes a cleaner, greener transportation system, reducing traffic congestion and the resuling air pollution.

Tennerman said, “So much of what you do here in Port Jervis feels r i g h t . B a s i c a l l y, your streets are TRR photo by Anya Tikka complete.” Accord- Port Jervis landlord ing to the Orange Joseph Curtis attended County government a meeting in which proposed website, Complete officials Streets measures a new license for safety, livability, landlords. technology, economy and amenities in a town. Port Jervis already has one Healthy Orange Trail with markers each quarter mile, brought in with the cooperation of Bon Secours Hospital.

Burt Thielman from Orange County Citizen’s Foundation also talked about the trails. “I’m trying to promote trail and street development,” he said. He observed that cooperation between towns is important, such as between Deerpark and Port Jervis, since they have long history and connections including the trail network.

trial is approximately a year, and she was charged in December 2014. While the public did have an interest in knowing how long her potential sentence might be, Tonkin was unable to comment on the issue. The trial is expected to be open to the public, and Tonkin expects to keep the Lackawaxen Board of Supervisors apprised of events as they unfold.

Tonkin also touched on the case of Eric Frein, accused of murdering a state trooper. Tonkin emphasized that he intends to approach this as a capital murder case and, as such, is seeking the death penalty. While Gov. Tom Wolf did recently pass a moratorium on the death penalty in Pennsylvania, Tonkin stated that this affects only current death row inmates who have exhausted all appeals and does not affect cases currently being tried.

This case is anticipated to move much more slowly than the norm, considering its scope. Tonkin received 10,000 pages of documentation from the Pennsylvania State Police alone. It is unknown at this time whether the case will be tried in Pike County or moved to another venue.

In old business, Operation Safe River continues. The township received a $1,000 grant to implement this pilot program that seeks to enhance safety on the Lackawaxen River. Signage will be placed on the river every half mile in order to facilitate emergency response to anyone needing assistance on the river where communication can be difficult. Mapping of the markers is due to be completed this week and property owners will be contacted when the markers are set to be placed on private land.

There was quite a bit of discussion re-

garding township finances. One resident requested detailed numbers regarding the past and present pay of supervisors Robert Cocchi, Richard Krochta and Mike Mancino. Cocchi was absent from the meeting, but Krochta gave an account of each supervisor’s pay and how each is set. Another continuing issue is the suggested implementation of a residents’ committee to oversee the use of township funds. Krochta explained that, currently, the township’s funds are being audited in conjunction with the Roe investigation, and that the township is implementing the suggested controls that are being recommended to them as part of the audit.

Moving into the future, Krochta said the commissioners are open to suggestions and currently offer complete financial transparency to the township residents.

Pike DA addresses Lackawaxen residents

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ACKAWAXEN, PA — Pike County District Attorney Ray Tonkin addressed Lackawaxen residents regarding two major cases at a township meeting on March 18. The first to be addressed was the case of Shawn Marie Roe, past township secretary/treasurer, who was dismissed in 2013. Roe was recently charged with the misappropriation of approximately $200,000 of township funds over her decade-long tenure in her position. Roe has been charged with six felony counts by the state. Tonkin said that pretrial motions have been completed and discovery, during which Roe’s defense obtains access to the state’s evidence, is next. Generally, he said, the time period between the charges being filed and the

PennDOT repeats the bridge message

By FRITZ MAYER

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ONESDALE, PA — A state highway official has repeated her message about keeping the Narrowsburg bridge open during planned repairs.

The question is whether the message was directed at the people voicing concerns.

Among the correspondence announced at the March 26 meeting of the Wayne County Commissioners was a March 19 letter from Susan Hazelton, assistant district executive of PennDOT District 4.

However according to the “cc” list attached to both letters, which included New York and Pennsylvania state officials and agencies, the letter was not

shared with local concerned groups.

Wayne correspondence last week also included two March 5 letters from the Upper Delaware Council (UDC) and the Upper Delaware Scenic Byway. Both were critical of apparent project delays.

Hazelton’s March 19 letter was identical to one received last week, which she sent on March 12, except for a second paragraph in which underlining had been drawn in by hand, explaining that “The bridge will remain open to bi-directional traffic utilizing one lane controlled with a traffic signal from now through the restoration of the structure. Upon completion of the project, the bridge will be open

with no lane or weight restrictions.”

After some emergency repairs in 2012, the bridge has been subject to one-lane traffic since 2013.

Both of Hazelton’s letters estimated the bidding date for the project as fall of 2016, but neither provided a projected completion date.

The UDC letter said PennDOT had earlier provided dates, including a “notice to proceed for spring 2017,” and project completion targeted for fall of 2018. The UDC letter said a citizen petition found the timeline excessively protracted, and expressed concerns about “negative impacts from any required bridge closure periods…. ”

Wayne Commissioners Chair Brian Smith said the county has received a lot of correspondence about the bridge construction. “We recognize that the bridge is very important for [emergency] mutual aid, as a major commercial truck traffic route and for shopping.”

“It’s important to keep buying habits in place. When new ones are adopted, people don’t come back, and that is important for grocery stores and other retailers in Wayne County,” he said.

Commissioner Jonathan Fritz said delays are to be expected when dealing with interstate projects involving coordination of two different transportation entities.

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THE RIVER REPORTER

Sullivan still next to last County health rankings released

By FRITZ MAYER

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IBERTY, NY — The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin’s Population Health Institute released their annual health rankings on March 25, and in New York State, Sullivan County was rated 61 out of 62 counties in terms of health.

This year the rankings took income inequality into account. “Income Inequality is the ratio of household income at the 80th percentile to that at the 20th percentile, i.e., when the incomes of all households in a county are listed from highest to lowest, the 80th percentile is the level of income at which only 20% of households have higher incomes, and the 20th percentile is the level of income at which only 20% of households have lower incomes. A higher inequality ratio indicates greater division between the top and bottom ends of the income spectrum.”

According to the study, 20% of the Sullivan households have an income of more than $91,510 and 20% of households have an income of less than $18,933, for an income ratio of 4.8, which is not really all that bad compared to other counties.

Still, there is a lot of poverty in the county, and there is a high number of children, 35%, living in single-parent families, and a high number of children, 28%, living in poverty.

And once again, Sullivan ranked 60 out of 62 New York State counties for health factors, which include items that have an impact on health like overeating, smoking and drinking.

Nancy McGraw, Sullivan County Public Health Director, said, “Median household income, educational attainment, and access to health care are factors that are intimately related to improved health outcomes. When we begin to make more significant progress toward income equality, which is one of the measures used this year by the Rankings Report and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, we will start to see more progress toward improved health outcomes for Sullivan County residents.

We also need to invest in wellness across all sectors of the community, and build a culture of healthy lifestyles as the norm.”

The creators of the rankings explain the relationship between income inequality and health thus: “Income allows families and individuals to purchase health in-

surance and medical care, but also provides options for healthy lifestyle choices. Poor families and individuals are most likely to live in unsafe homes and neighborhoods, often with limited access to healthy foods, employment options, and quality schools.

“While the starkest difference in health is between those with the highest and lowest incomes, this relationship persists throughout all income brackets. Adults in the highest income brackets are healthier than those in the middle class and will live, on average, more than six years longer than those with the lowest incomes.”

Pennsylvania rankings Across the river in Pennsylvania, Pike and Wayne counties fared considerably better than Sullivan. Wayne County had an overall ranking of 31 out of 67 counties, while Pike had a very healthy overall ranking of 10 out of 67.

As for income inequality in Wayne County, 20% of residents earn more than $88,111 and 20% earn less than $21,590. In Pike 20% of residents earn more than $72,818 and 20% earn less than $18,322, making their ratios 4.08 and 3.97 respectively.

Monticello residents busted in heroin ring

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EW YORK CITY, NY — Two Monticello residents were arrested as part of a regional heroin ring that peddled the drug from New York City to Sullivan County and beyond. The two men were identified as 34-year-old Jamaul Aziz and 22-year-old Gilbert Maxi.

They were arrested along with 11 other individuals and charged with conspiring to distribute heroin from New York City across state and county lines into Orange, Sullivan, and Nassau counties, as

well as Pittsburgh, PA. New York State Attorney General Eric Scheiderman announced the arrests at a news conference on March 26. He said “Operation Iron Horse,” so named because the drug dealers used trains to distribute their wares, began in June 2014.

Schneiderman said one defendant, Brian Bacon, who called himself “The Prime Minister,” is charged with operating as a major trafficker, and that is the only narcotics charge in the state that carries a possible life sentence.

Schneiderman said, “The tragic reality is that we are in the midst of a heroin epidemic in New York State—and the conventional wisdom that these drugs are confined to inner cities is clearly wrong.”

The indictment charges that Bacon sold up to a kilogram of heroin per month with assistance from his son and his girlfriend Donna Marie Haggans, who were integral to the packaging and delivery of the heroin to customers and resellers.

Bacon was also allegedly assisted by Wallace Walker, who called himself the

“quality control officer,” who would test the potency of the drugs to determine how much they could be cut.

This was the third major take-down of a narcotics distribution network by Schniederman’s office in the last three weeks, totaling more than 60 arrests.

In the last four years, the attorney general’s Organized Crime Task Force has busted 24 large drug trafficking gangs, made more than 560 felony narcotics arrests, and seized more than $1.5 million, 80 guns, and more than 2,000 pounds of illegal drugs.

Bethel holds off on septic waiver adjacent to White Lake

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HITE LAKE, NY — At the Bethel town board meeting on March 25, the board held off on approving an application for a waiver of some sections of town code regarding an onsite wastewater treatment system for four houses that are proposed to be built in the Plum Beach section of a peninsula that juts into White Lake.

The board declined to award the waiver at this point because the application was lacking in a number of significant details that are required to be included. The code says, for instance, “The application shall identify all neighboring parcels that may be impacted by the use of an alternative [septic] system as well as any applicable mitigation measures,” and that was not done.

In a previous proceeding regarding this development, numerous neighbors came out to a planning board public hearing in February to complain about the project and its impact on the adjacent neighborhoods of Beechwood and Homestead.

Three years ago, the residents of Beechwood waged a protracted legal battle against the developer Shaya Boymelgreen, and the developer lost in both Supreme Court and Appellate Court. The issue at the time was that Boymelgreen wanted to pierce a buffer zone that was set up early in the 20th century between the neighborhoods of Beechwood and Plum Beach, and the courts said he could not do that.

This time around, Boymelgreen says he is purchasing a property on Naylor Road, which he will use to access one of the homes he plans to build rather than going

through a Beechwood property.

The attorney who represented Beechwood in court three years ago, however, said his recollection of the proceedings is that no subdivision plans exist anymore because of the court ruling, and any development must begin again “from square one.”

Attorney James Bacon told the planning board at a February meeting, “I assure you Beechwood would not have withdrawn, would not have walked out of Judge Meddaugh’s conference knowing that there was some element of this project that somehow survived the lawsuit. I wanted to make that clear. Again, the neighbors need time to look at this project; we would like to hire our own engineer to inspect the septic plans… and safety issues, and I think the board really owes it to us. It is a big project; it is go-

ing to affect that area for years to come, and I don’t think they need to rush into anything.”

The planning board has said in the past that it is limited in its authority to deal with the kind of issue that should properly be dealt with in a civil court. In February, planning board chairman Daniel Gettel reiterated that premise. He said, “As a planning board we are a regulatory board. We do not have the power or authority to determine property rights.

We cannot determine who has the right to use which road, who has the right to go here, who has the right to go there.

We also cannot determine what certain deeds allow certain people in a community to do or have on their property. We are not a court of law.”

It appears that the matter might be headed back to a court of law.

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THE RIVER REPORTER

Tusten approves Chazen design concept for Main Street deck

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ARROWSBURG, NY — At the Tusten Town Council meeting on Wednesday, March 25, reconvened from the regular meeting on March 10, the board voted in favor of the Chazen design plan for the Main Street overlook deck, with Councilman Ned Lang voting against it. The vote came after a lengthy discussion and presentation by Chazen’s vice president Joe Lanaro and project manager/ structural engineer Mike Baron.

Their presentation included an in-depth slideshow detailing the deck’s design, concepts, materials, building techniques and more. The two men first described how the current deck is in poor condition, and that it has slid three inches. Other evidence of corrosion includes wood splintering and rust. Supervisor Carol Wingert said, “No matter what your opinion is about the deck, no one can deny that safety is the primary driver of the decision we finally make.”

Furthermore, the concrete footing is 54

inches and does not go into the bedrock.

The Chazen design includes footings that will go into the bedrock, which is a majority of the cost.

They explained that the standard safety rating for a deck like this is 1.5, but currently the deck is at a 1. Their design in accordance with state law will be brought up to a 1.5 rating.

Chazen related that they did indeed do a geo-tech survey that included bedrock testing and slope stability. The design will use a “top-down” excavation method that is somewhat uncommon. It will also use soldier piles and a tie back wall.

Aesthetics were also discussed. The deck will have a “stone-appearing” design using pre-made concrete panels that look like stones. The design was also created to fit in with the future river walkway.

After their presentation, questions were raised about problems that could arise from flooding, the necessity of the soldier pile wall, and the aesthetic design being called “pre-fab and suburban.” Lanaro and Baron addressed all the concerns.

What is the cost of the deck?

Estimated cost: $300,000 Town has: $106,000 from a state grant and $25,000 from the Narrowsburg Beautification Group (total: $131,000) Potential: $10,000 grant as well as more grants and crowdfunding

TRR photo by Isabel Braverman

Project manager/structural engineer of Chazen Companies Mike Baron presents the design plans for the Narrowsburg deck at a recent town board meeting. The project is being called the biggest proposed capital project in Tusten in recent memory.

Estimated tax increase for residents: 1%

Lang, as in previous meetings, again brought up his belief that the design does not need a new foundation and that the cost should be lowered.

Either way, the board agreed that the design will be put to public referendum.

They also agreed the best time to do the construction would be spring 2016.

Chazen said the construction process will take about three months, and that the town should expect lane restrictions on Main Street.

At the end of the meeting, Wingert asked Lanaro to make comments. He said, “I can say with confidence that this is a very solid design solution for your town. There was a lot of work put in, not only by our firm but by the Tusten Design Committee. We really think this is a community project that people care about and we are trying to do the right thing for them in the long run.”

PA senators differ on budget

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ASHINGTON, DC — The Senate followed the lead of the House and passed a budget that is not binding on President Barack Obama, but could shape spending legislation in the future.

Before the vote, Pennsylvania Sen. Bob Casey, a Democrat, held a conference call with reporters on March 26 to denounce the Republican-authored legislation and specifically its impact on children.

He said, “Pennsylvania’s economic potential depends on making the right investments in our children… The budget offered by Senate Republicans makes it clear in almost every way possible that children are not the top priority.”

He said the Republican budget cut 35,000 children out of Head Start, the federal

program that supports the “school readiness of young children from low-income families through agencies in their local community.”

The Republican budget would mean 1,250 fewer Head Start slots in Pennsylvania, 31 fewer in the organization that serves Wayne and Pike counties.

Casey said the budget would also result in 620 fewer housing vouchers for the state resulting in “fewer families who will be able to afford safe housing.”

The Republican budget would also cut funds for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly food stamps) by more than $4 billion over a five-year period.

School spending would also be cut by $38,716 in the Delaware Valley School District, $60,105 in the Wallenpaupack

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He said, “It is time the government started living within its means. I am proud to support this budget that reaches balance within 10 years, honors the bipartisan spending caps we signed into law in 2011, does not raise taxes, and makes it easier for Congress to pass legislation dismantling Obamacare. ” Toomey specifically pointed to a number of provisions in the budget resolution that he supports, including giving rural veterans who live more than 40 miles from a Veterans Administration medical center the flexibility to go to a private doctor or medical facility; passage of the bipartisan Protecting Students from Sexual and Violent Predators Act, which would protect students from pedophiles in the classroom; and preparing sanctions against Iran for violations of any

School District and $59,271 in the Wayne Highlands School District.

Casey said, “Please tell Mr. Republican budget supporter, how our state is better off when you see these cuts—especially when they seem to figure out a way to make sure that the tax cuts are there for the most wealthy among us.”

Specifically addressing SNAP cuts, he said, “According to Feeding America, nearly half of all SNAP participants are children, and according to the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, investments in SNAP lifted 2.1 million children out of poverty in 2013. So I’m… mystified as to why Republicans are so hostile to a program that makes sure people have enough to eat.”

Pennsylvania Sen. Pat Toomey, a Republican, posted a statement on his website saying he supported the Senate budget.

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FERC and regulatory capture

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heryl A. LaFleur, the chair of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), told an audience at a National Press Club gathering at the end of January that the public is intolerant of pipelines and associated technologies.

“Pipelines are facing unprecedented opposition from local and national groups including environmental activists,” she said, “These groups are active in every FERC docket, as they should be, as well as in my email inbox seven days a week, in my Twitter feed, at our open meetings demanding to be heard, and literally at our door, closing down First Street so FERC won’t be able to work. We have a situation here.”

She seemed a bit mystified as to why the public should be so angry at her commission and the gas industry. Had she paid close attention to opponents of the three gas infrastructure projects in this region, she might better understand the public’s frustration.

There have been three compressor station projects in our area in recent years. The Hancock Compressor Station, which was built by Millennium Pipeline in Hancock, NY and went online at the end of March 2014, caused a great deal of concern to people who live nearby. Among the top concerns to compressors are negative impacts on health, noise, safety and a reduction of property values.

There were several locations where the pipeline could have been built that would have been close to fewer people, but which were rejected because, according to FERC documents, Millennium was “unable to come to an agreement with the owners of the property.” The documents don’t say if Millennium made reasonable offers, but it’s a safe bet that the company chose the location on Hungry Hill Road because it would be cheaper than any other location. That’s because they already owned some land there, due to the fact that in 2008, when they were replacing the Millennium Pipeline they seriously damaged the home and septic system of the owner and his fiancé.

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The company bought the house and the couple signed a piece of paper saying they would not discuss the matter in public. But whatever the reasons for the choice of site, FERC sided with the company and against the residents, and approved the location.

Another recent compressor project was the Minisink Compressor Station in Minisink, NY, which is situated in the midst of a development of hundreds of residential homes. Another potential location for the facility was located some seven miles away, where there are practically no homes. But Millennium wanted to build its compressor station at the more densely populated site. This time, two of the five FERC commissioners thought they should have built in the more remote location—but three did not. So, once again, Millennium got what it wanted from FERC, which no doubt helped their bottom line.

The people, on the other hand, got nothing from FERC but an expensive legal fight. The compressor went online in June 2013.

The third project is now underway in Milford, PA, with the expansion of a compressor station that opponents say will spew emissions equivalent to 100 idling school buses. One way to eliminate those emissions would be for the company that is building the station to use electric turbines instead of gas turbines to push the gas through the pipes. According to the Delaware Riverkeeper Network, “The industry best practice for compressor stations as determined by the Natural Gas Star program, a partnership between the Environmental Protection Agency and pipeline companies, is to eliminate emissions by using electric engines and capturing vented gases.”

The compressor station will be owned by NiSource, which also owns a controlling interest in Millennium, and their revenue for 2013 was reported as $5.7 billion.

A NiSource spokesman told The River Reporter that the company will not use electric turbines because gas turbines are better for the environment. That may or may not be true, depending on how the electricity is generated, but it is certainly not true for the local environment in which the neighbors have to live. One can’t help wondering whether the real motivating factor behind the NiSource decision is that electric turbines would cost more than gas turbines.

The final licenses for the turbines have not been issued but, if the past is any guide, FERC will once again give the company what it wants, while the neighbors fight the decision in court.

So, yes, LaFleur, we have a situation, but pipelinehating citizens are not the situation that needs to be addressed. Rather it is the pattern or, at the very least, the perception thereof, that has emerged wherein FERC seems to be acting in favor of whatever best supports the bottom line of the companies it regulates, rather than the health and welfare of the residents who are impacted by those industries. It is classic regulatory capture.

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Warning: please don’t drink river water The front page headline and the title of the article by Stephanie Kroll, in The River Reporter’s lifestyle magazine FISH 2015 inserted in the March 26 issue, “If the fish thrive in it, it’s good for you to drink,” is erroneous and dangerous advice. A warning posted on the National Park Service website about the Upper Delaware River states: “The water in this part of the Delaware is very clean, but that does not mean it is ready for humans to drink. Intestinal ailments, such as giardiasis can strike days or weeks after drinking ‘raw’ water. Persons with immune deficiencies or taking immune-suppressant drugs are at even greater risk. If a wild animal drinks from a water source, that does not mean that the water is safe for humans to drink.”

Cautionary advice is also given on page 15 of the standard guidebook, “Canoeing the Delaware River” (revised), by Gary Letcher, Rutgers University Press, 1997: “Although the Delaware River is clean enough for fishing and swimming, it is nowhere fit to drink. Microorganisms such as giardia and cryptosporidium inhabit the river water. If ingested, these parasites can make a person quite sick for weeks. River water may be drunk if treated by boiling for at least a minute. Chemical disinfectants and water filters can reduce risk of contamination, but are probably not as effective as boiling. It is safest to drink water only from a known clean source—from home or public water supply.”

In her closing paragraph Dr. Kroll does say, “We shouldn’t get our cup out right there on the riverbank…. ” But unfortunately she confuses the reader by mixing up considerations of the safety of her tap-water, which is either from a treated municipal water supply, or from a naturally filtered deep well, with the safety of drinking river water. Giardiasis is a painful and serious illness, and this warning should also apply to all of the Delaware’s tributaries including the Neversink, the Beaverkill, the Mongaup and Lackawaxen among others.

Peter Kolesar Eldred, NY [We acknowledge that the headline of this article was misleading, and appreciate Kolesar’s correction here. It should be noted that we altered the final wording of the headline somewhat from that originally submitted by the author and passed on by the section editor.]

The status of values David Brooks’ March 10th New York Times column, titled “The Cost of Relativism,” began by describing symptoms and then declared that the symptoms were the cause.

“There are no basic codes and rules woven into daily life that people can absorb unconsciously and follow automatically.” (Not even conservative ones?) Former norms, he goes on, “were destroyed by a plague of nonjudgmentalism…. ” Here Brooks invokes a common, puritanical, reaction to the—naïve? yes, but not evil—sixties. Mr. Brooks, going further with the cart before the horse, inadvertently hints at another possible cause, “History is full of examples of moral revival...,” and he cites as an example the “U.S. amid the economic stress in the 1930s.”

But what happened in 1930s? We were all in the soup together, and the New Deal’s social programs saved capitalism and gave new life to its ideal of possible opportunity. Since the 1980s, the prevalent social philosophy is extreme individualism, every man for himself. And if it’s every man for himself and you start 50 yards behind the Continued on page 7

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MY VIEW

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By Kathie Aberman

By Cass Collins

Thanks for asking

Adelaar: seize the opportunity Resort can lead the way on sustainability

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ith the groundbreaking for the new Adelaar casino only months away, and the developers’ promise at the Sullivan Renaissance Fair to be very transparent and collaborative, Adelaar has done nothing, said nothing, and explored no options to guarantee that the new casino will be developed in a way that demonstrates the economic, environmental and social power of sustainable building and energy use. Adelaar could be a game-changer from the usual downward spiral of casino cannibalism of communities, but they have taken no steps to work with the Sullivan County Office of Sustainability, Sullivan Alliance for Sustainable Development, or the Sullivan County Legislature. Furthermore, and even more shamefully, neither the legislature nor the Sullivan County Partnership for Economic Development has advocated for a more sustainable future, despite the governmental resources and local talent available to help make this happen. One hundred acres of woods have been cut down. Mark Baez is worried that the bats will supersede development. What about planning for a development that we can all live with, that will enrich our local communities rather than suck them dry?

Adelaar could provide for a low-energy, high-efficiency housing component for its workforce; electric vehicles on campus and to ferry casino personnel and customers back and forth to patronize local businesses, ensuring

success for the Broadway corridor; freedom from fossil fuel through geothermal, solar and wind energy production, on-site, which through remote metering would benefit the local community as well as reduce costs and the casino’s carbon footprint.

It is all the more startling to me that this aspect of development has been ignored, given that the sustainable model will cost less than prevailing conventional designs, and when the initial payback period is reached, the renewable technologies pay for themselves and reap greater savings that can be shared with additional efficiency retrofits and investments in community projects.

Why are the legislature and the partnership not pursuing this vision with all the energy and resources available to them? Benefit to the community is the basis upon which Adelaar has been granted savings on their investment.

“Community” is not just a word, an idea, to be thrown out as part of an argument for or against one thing or another. The community is here, it is real, it is hurting, and it needs the promise of the casino to be fulfilled. It needs the casino to be developed in a way that will continue to bring positive change to Sullivan County—the purpose that is so easily forgotten.

[Kathie Aberman is a resident of Liberty, NY.]

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starting gate, it’s easy, unless you are extraordinary, to give up, and maybe flash your middle finger. Most people are neither good nor bad; circumstances bring out the best or worst in people. So yes, values may be poor.

When we can feel like we are all in it together that might change.

Roy Tedoff Hortonville, NY

Time for a change in Pike Over the course of my lifetime, I’ve come to realize our country (and county) is nearing a precipice caused by partisan politics, special interests and government officials who no longer serve “We, the People.” As a political independent, I would therefore need a very good reason to make me affiliate with one of the major parties again.

But that’s exactly what happened recently. Here’s why.

Back in February, I attended an event at Mt. Haven and had the opportunity to listen to Steve Guccini and David Ruby discuss their vision for Pike County. I was impressed with the content of their presentation and their backgrounds, education and decades of public service in our community.

The event inspired me to change my voter registration to Democrat just so I can vote for Team Ruby/Guccini in the primary election on May 19. I do not write this letter as some KoolAid-drinking partisan, but as a pragmatic citizen who votes based on the qualifications, leadership and vision of the specific candidates.

How can you argue against holding commissioners’ meetings in locations around the county at more accessible times to increase citizen participation and attendance?

How can you argue against reviving a county recycling program with the benefits it will provide to our environment?

How can you argue against the need to address the heroin epidemic through early intervention, treatment, drug courts and a 21st-century focus on crime and restorative justice?

How can you argue against hiring county employees based on qualifications rather than party affiliation?

Having been a Pike County employee in the ’80s, it is clear to me that the establishment stronghold on local government has maintained the status quo rather than being proactive on the issues. Government officials have not adequately addressed the issues of transparency, the environment and especially the heroin epidemic and the collateral consequences of delinquency, crime and impact on the family.

Pike County is in dire need of a change in leadership, and I believe Team Ruby/Guccini will deliver.

Jack T. Donson Dingmans Ferry, PA

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hile looking for a clue to the pain in my gut two years ago, I was greeted by numerous medical professionals and their various tools.

The emergency room doctors wanted to make sure I was not going to die on their watch, and after they assured themselves of that, paid no more attention. My primary care physician suggested a test for H-pylori and was very pleased with himself when a test proved him right. Antibiotics cleared up the strange organism. The pain continued.

Gastroenterologist #1 suggested an endoscopy, which determined I might have a small tumor, called a GIST. He sent me to gastroenterologist #2 who recommended a CAT scan and an endoscopic ultrasound, maybe not in that order. I can’t recall. Anyway, after that, and being told by a nurse in the recovery room that “Yep, it’s a GIST,” the line went dead for a while because the hospital remembered me by my maiden name from when I was seven years old and had a mangled finger from building a fort in my backyard in Chelsea. So the GE#2 couldn’t find my records and neither could I. After about a month of frustration and fear engendered by Internet searches for a GIST (Gastro Intestinal Stroma Tumor), I finally cleared up the name snafu between the hospital and the doctor. I was told the tumor was not much to worry about after all, but I better get that aneurysm looked at, pronto!

The next referral was for a doctor who wasn’t on my insurance plan. Luckily, it was around the time I was updating the insurance plan for my husband’s business. I got to choose a plan that included Dr. Schwartz.

I met with him in his (tiny) office at Mount Sinai. He had invited a few colleagues along to inspect my very interesting aneurysm. These are rare, I was told, but there was a new treatment that could save my life.

Well, who would say “no” to that? Would it stop the pain in my gut, I asked? Hmmm, couldn’t say. We scheduled a surgical date with a Dr. Kim, who had designed the procedure.

At the hospital, I was prepped for surgery and then pushed into a row of patients waiting for their own doctors. A few hours passed. Finally, I was wheeled into the operating room. The resident who performed the surgery (according to my records) was no one I had met before, but I was told Dr. Kim was in the room and I seem to remember his face behind a surgical mask before I went into a kind a semi-conscious state.

Semi, because I needed to be alert enough to do something on command, although I can’t recall what that was now.

The surgery went well. At the last minute, before an incision was made, the resident decided to “go in” through my wrist instead of my groin, a decision I applauded before and after the fact as it made my recovery that much easier. A year later, Dr. Kim recently declared the procedure to repair my aneurysm a success. “What about the GIST?” I asked. He looked a little hurt as he told me to see my gastroenterologist about that. Apparently, it’s not his thing.

So next week I will have another endoscopy and ultrasound to determine what, if anything, is going on down there. The doc asked me about the pain in my gut. “How’s it feel now? Still hurt?”

“Yep,” I said. But thanks for asking.

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ORGANIZATIONAL NEWS

DEATH NOTICES Raymond A. Olsen

Albert Eugene Onley

Raymond A. Olsen of Lake Huntington, NY died Wednesday, March 25, 2015 at Catskill Regional Medical Center in Harris. He was 87.

As per Raymond’s wishes, there will be no visitation or services.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Sullivan County SPCA.

Albert Eugene Onley of Callicoon, NY died Friday, March 27, 2015 in Callicoon. He was 75.

There will be no visitation. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

COMMUNITY CURRICULUM Effective communication for caregivers LIBERTY, NY— Individuals living with dementia often experience changes in behavior that can be confusing to friends and family. For caregivers, learning to decode messages through attitude, tone of voice, facial expressions and body language can help both parties to connect and communicate in meaningful ways.

A free program on effective communication strategies, funded under the New

York State Office for the Aging’s Caregiver Program, will be offered on Thursday, April 9 from 2 to 3 p.m. at the Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County Gerald J. Skoda Extension Education Center located at 64 Ferndale-Loomis Rd. Refreshments will be provided. Pre-registration is encouraged by emailing srb46@ cornell.edu or calling 845/292-6180.

Sustainable landscaping HONESDALE, PA — SEEDS (Sustainable Energy Education and Development Support) and the Northeast Pennsylvania Audubon Society will co-sponsor a free seminar titled “Smart Landscaping: How Landscaping Can Save Energy,” on Tuesday, April 21 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Wayne County Conservation District office, located in the Park Street Complex, 648 Park St. (near the Wayne Memorial Hospital).

This is a free seminar that will teach you about permaculture, healthy backyard habitats and simple landscaping techniques for energy savings. You will learn how to plant for optimal heating

and cooling needs, what types of trees to plant and where. Presenters will also discuss native versus non-native plant species, and how buying plants and materials from local sources decreases energy needed for transport.

Presenters include Jason Curtis, PLA, LEED AP, landscape artist; Katharine Dodge, chair of SEEDS and member of the Northeast Pennsylvania Audubon Society; and Robert Muller, manager of the Wayne Conservation District.

Registration is encouraged, but not required. Email jocelyn@seedsgroup.net or call 570/245-1256.

Unitarian Universalist service BEACH LAKE, PA — The Upper Delaware Unitarian Universalist Fellowship will share videotaped sections of the 2014 General Assembly worship service of the Church of the Larger Fellowship at 10:15

a.m. on Sunday, April 5 at the Berlin Township Community Center in Beach Lake, PA. There will be conversation and refreshments afterward. For directions, see www.uduuf.org/directions.

‘Become a Food Entrepreneur’ LIBERTY, NY — Anyone considering taking a favorite recipe into the marketplace is invited to attend a workshop titled “Become a Food Entrepreneur” on Tuesday, April 14. Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County will offer the program from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Gerald J. Skoda Extension Education Center on 64 Ferndale-Loomis Rd. Coffee and tea will be provided.

This 90-minute class includes a Q&A session following a presentation by Paula Barber, retired food safety inspector for

the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets. Topics covered will include licensing requirements for direct marketing and wholesale distribution, the fundamentals of safe food processing for retail sales at farmers’ markets and requirements for wholesale production to food stores, labeling requirements, marketing and more.

The cost is $10 per couple. Pre-registration with non-refundable payment is required. Email srb46@cornell.edu or call 845/292-6180.

Fremont church resumes services

Sing with the Choralaires

FREMONT CENTER, NY — The Fremont Center Community Church has resumed its worship schedule following a winter hiatus, with the next 10:30 a.m. service taking place on Easter Sunday, April 5. Located on County Route 94 (Hankins Road), the church welcomes all to participate in its non-denominational services officiated by The Rev. James O’Rourke.

The small congregation had opted to temporarily close the church after Christmas through mid-March due to the financial challenge presented by the expenses for heating, plowing and ice control.

The church offers a handicapped-accessible entrance ramp, while a separate social hall on the property is available to the public upon request. Call Rev. O’Rourke at 845/583-6524.

HONESDALE, PA — The Wayne Choralaires are about to begin rehearsals for their summer concerts under the directorship of Betsy Black, and they invite all singers to join. The concerts, titled “With a Song in My Heart,” will be a celebration of American song and will include traditional, Broadway, gospel, popular and patriotic selections. Among the offerings will be “Shenandoah,” “Lullaby of Broadway,” “God Bless America,” and a medley of Stephen Foster favorites. You do not need to be able to read music to join.

Rehearsals are Wednesday evenings beginning April 8 from 8:30 to 10 p.m. in the Wesley Room of the Central United Methodist Church. Concerts will be on Sunday, June 28, at B.V.M. Queen of Peace Church in Hawley, and Monday evening, June 29, in Central Park, Honesdale. Call 570/253-2782 or 698-0832.

Spaces available for Liberty preschool

Polar explorer Cook honored

LIBERTY, NY — Spaces are available in the Liberty Elementary School’s preschool program. This is a half-day morning or afternoon program designed to prepare children for Kindergarten by building the foundations of Common Core literacy and math. The morning program is from 7:45 to 10:30 a.m. The afternoon program is from 12 noon to 2:40 p.m. To make an appointment or request information, call 845/292-5400, ext. 2331/2052.

HURLEYVILLE, NY — There will be a reception at the Sullivan County Museum, 265 Main St. commemorating the 150th anniversary of Dr. Frederick Cook’s birth on Sunday, April 12, from 2 to 4 p,m.

Cook, a famous explorer and native of Sullivan County, led an expedition to the North Pole and claimed to have reached it a year before Peary’s 1909 expedition, though there has been controversy over the claim. There will be films about Cook’s explorations and refreshments.

For more information, call 845/434-8044.

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By Jane Luchsinger

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n Friday, March 27, 2015 I attended a seminar on the subject of broadband access in New York State. Understanding the importance of the ability to connect with the Internet and how it affects the economy of a community, I have attended several of these conferences in the past only to leave deflated and feeling we are ignored and will never be able to afford broadband service. This time I left with a wee bit of optimism, not overwhelming, but a wee bit.

State legislators have made a pledge to bring access to high speed broadband services to all New York residents by 2019. Sadly, the national accepted minimum level of Internet service has been raised to 25 Mpbs and not one person in all of Sullivan County was reported to have this level of service (most of downstate is at a level of 100Mpbs).

How can we expect to attract new businesses, small or large, to contribute to our tax base, if the business cannot communicate with their customers in a timely fashion? How can we expect our

children to be prepared for the world around them as they grow and seek employment? A statement was made to the effect that the term paper will be a thing of the past and students will be expected to submit videos instead.

Take-home message: New York will dedicate $500 million to fulfill the goal to raise broadband access to 100 Mpbs for all residents (with a few exceptions). On hearing that this money will be a one-toone match, I became deflated once again.

However, here’s the wee bit of optimism: it is believed that much of the match will come from the Internet suppliers themselves as they receive funding to offset the cost of installation and reap the rewards of new customers.

The news for Narrowsburg is that we must act now and follow the process to assure our place in line for the upgrade of Internet service. If you are passionate about upgrading broadband in Tusten and wish to be considered as a member of a broadband committee, contact me at 845/252-3864.

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y Tommy is laid to rest in Calverton National Cemetery out on Long Island. He had a great funeral. At his grave-site chapel they usually play a recorded version of taps. I was not too happy when that’s how they did it at my father’s funeral. However, it turns out that at the same time as Tommy’s interment, at the chapel right next to his, there was an interment for an active-duty Marine who had a heart attack in basic training. That Marine was entitled to have a live person playing the bugle, and I was lucky; the bugle player came to Tommy’s chapel and played perfectly. The Marine also had the 21-gun salute; everyone thought it was for Tommy—or might have, I don’t know for sure. His wake was a real Irish wake. My brother Teddy stood at the casket the whole time to honor Tommy and had a bottle of Tullamore Dew Irish Whiskey. Many shots were had. I will miss him terribly, will live on knowing how much he loved me and will hold on to all our great memories. Rest in peace, Tommy.

There will be a Lake Huntington Presbyterian Ladies Aid Card Party Monday, April 13 and 27 at 12 noon, and a penny social on April 11. Doors open at 11:30 a.m., calling 12 noon at the church hall located on County Road 116 in

Lake Huntington.

On Saturday, April 4 at 1 p.m., the Cochecton’s Men’s Club is having its annual Easter egg hunt at the Cochecton Men’s Ballfield.

On Tuesday, April 14, the Cochecton Preservation Society is having a meeting in the town hall. Come on out and listen to Art Hassis speak about Boucher’s boat livery back in the day. Everyone is welcome; refreshments provided.

Save the date: on Saturday, July 11, the Lake Huntington Fire Company will host its Fireman’s Field Day. For more information, call them at 845/932-8444.

Where are all the Cochecton senior citizens? I know a few are lucky enough to be in Florida and even France—but it would be nice to see more people at the senior lunches at the town hall at 12 noon on Tuesdays and Thursdays. You get a delicious full-course meal for a donation of only $3.

You just need to call the office for the aging at 845/807-0244 to sign up in advance. They provide a menu for the month.

The Women’s Community Club of Cochecton will have their first meeting of the year in May. Have a great week and you can e-mail leeniebeans@cit link.net or call 845/252-3568 if you have news.

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Seeking Concord memorabilia

CASA training offered

HURLEYVILLE, NY — The Sullivan County Historical Society is looking for memorabilia to showcase a timeline of the Concord Resort Hotel from the time when the previous hotel was called Ideal Plaza to today in anticipation of the soon-to-come Casino site.

Memorabilia of all sorts, livery, aprons, dishes, glasses, printed invitations, special events menus, photos of personalities, staff items, guest keys with the name Concord on them and many other such items are needed for inclusion in an exhibit to be held this coming summer by the Society at the Sullivan County Museum. If you are willing to loan or donate items, contact the Sullivan County Historical Society at 845/434-8044.

MONTICELLO, NY — Sullivan County Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) is holding an interactive training session this May for those interested in becoming CASA volunteers. Be a voice for an abused or neglected child in the family court system. Consider becoming a CASA volunteer and make a difference in a child’s life.

The CASA training uses flex learning, which involves approximately three hours of online work a week, in addition to an in-person classroom experience with program director, Anna Seniw. The classroom experience includes analyzing case studies and class discussion for three hours on five Saturdays at the Ted Stroebele Recreation Center.

Email sccasakids@yahoo.com or call 845/807-0672.

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HEALTH WELLNESS Food supplements & memory issues: buyer beware

By DAVID HULSE

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EGION — What are you getting in the many food supplements available today; who is overseeing their contents and how well the public is being protected?

As widely reported (see e.g. our editorial of February 12), the New York Attorney General’s office in February ordered four major retailers—Walmart, Target, Walgreens and GNC—to stop selling “adulterated” and “mislabeled” herbal supplements that independent lab tests showed do not contain ingredients as stated on the labels.

Published reports charged that “Seventy-nine percent of them either didn’t contain the stated ingredient(s), or were contaminated by other filler materials such as rice and wheat to which some people might be allergic.”

According to the online publication The Hill, immediately following the New York announcement several U.S Senators, said to have long advocated for “stronger public protection against food supplements,” called for a nationwide investigation by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). (See: tinyurl.com/lltntqy).

In October of 2012, the FDA issued a six-page warning letter to the manufacturer of Prevagen, Quincy Bioscience, of Madison, WI. Prevagen is a popular and widely marketed food supplement, which claims to safely enhance memory (tinyurl.com/c85yojz).

Among numerous charges, FDA contended that Quincy synthesized a protein originally found in jellyfish, apoaequorin, which is the basis of Prevagen, rather than taking the natural substance. With synthesizing, FDA found that the product becomes a drug subject to the various trials that all new drugs must complete before marketing. FDA found that Quincy is in violation of the federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, since Prevagen has not undergone this testing.

Further, Prevagen advertised then and continues to claim that the product is safe to use, but FDA wrote that Quincy “failed to report to FDA adverse events like seizures, strokes and worsening symptoms of multiple scle-

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rosis that had been reported to your firm as being associated with use of Prevagen products.”

FDA also listed other health issues including “heart arrhythmias, chest pain, vertigo, tremors and syncope (fainting).”

FDA also claimed a violation in Quincy’s publication of user testimonials related to dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. FDA considers this as “a claim about disease treatment or prevention,” which is prohibited without FDA approval.

A December, 2013 story in the Madison newspaper Isthmus continued the story (tinyurl.com/mj676j7.)

The story’s lead reported that the company has “all but settled its problems with” FDA. Quincy President Mark Underwood confirmed some of the “reporting issues” FDA spoke of, but went on to say, “We’ve been able to satisfy all of their requests.”

However, he denied any connection between his product and the reported health issues, saying that Prevagen’s target market is aging and older people who often have unrelated medical issues.

The story also reported that after 14 months, FDA still said the case remained open and declined to clarify that position.

Underwood said then that of 72 warnings issued in October of 2012, only 16 have since been closed.

Last month, then 29 months after the warning letter was issued, an FDA, spokesman in Washington, DC essentially gave The River Reporter the same comment, that the case is open and that all of the warning letter’s claims remain valid.

TRR also contacted Underwood, who expressed surprise about the FDA comment and said Quincy had considered the issue closed and that Quincy “has not been apprised,” of their continuing concern.

Echoing his remarks to the Isthmus, he went on to claim that only 5% of FDA warning letter cases ever result in a closure letter, formally ending the case.

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Given his claim that FDA and his company resolved their issues, Underwood was asked if his company has suffered damage from the continuing lack of closure. While he said it was likely, he would not comment on any legal action that his company was considering against FDA. Two and half years have passed since FDA cited health dangers related to this product. In that time thousands of people, often desperate for help with memory issues, have

continued to buy Prevagen—most of them unaware of FDA’s apparently continuing legal and health concerns about it.

TRR asked members of Congressional oversight committees why after all this time, Prevagen’s saturation TV advertising is still allowed to simply call the product “safe.”

Is the FDA delay—29 months—in disposing of this issue without further public notification, warning, or clarification of the issue acceptable?

What level of oversight for FDA does Congress maintain, and is Congress doing its job?

Neither Sen. Bill Nelson (D-Fla.) who chaired the Senate’s Sub-Committee on Consumer Protection, Product Safety and Insurance until January of this year, nor Rep. Eliot Engel (D-NY-16) of Bronx and Westchester counties), a senior member of the House Sub-Committee on Health, have replied to our questions.

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You can pick up and return your registration forms with the $20 fee at the Woodloch Springs Sports Complex or the ambulance building on Route 590 near the Woodloch Market. Those who sign up by April 6 will receive a free, one-week membership to the Woodloch Springs Sports Complex. While they last, T-shirts and totes will be available on the morning of the event. Call 570/685-5432 or 685-4022.

Wayne Memorial Hospital announces the following births: 3/19/2015 — Carter John Diehl was born to Brindy and Adam Diehl of Damascus, PA. Maternal grandparents are Brian and Jill Goodman of Honesdale, PA. Paternal grandparents are Louis and Jule Diehl of Damascus, PA. 3/20/2015 — Quinn Evelynn Scott was born to Lisa and Heath Scott of Beach Lake, PA. 3/20/2015 — Corra-Leigh Nichole Mata and Christian Freelin Martin Mata were born to Courtney and Justin Mata of Beach Lake, PA. Maternal grandparent is Farsie Gail Mann of Harts, VA. Paternal grandparents are Paul Zintel and Wendy Miller of Honesdale, PA.

Catskill Regional Medical Center announces the following birth: 2/25/2015 — Lydia Grace Lynn Steffens was born to Caitlin and Steven Steffens of North Branch, NY.

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New medical center opens in Youngsville YOUNGSVILLE, NY — Kelly Edwards, adult nurse practitioner, has recently opened the Youngsville Family Medical Center at 4054 State Route 52. The center offers general medicine and women’s health as well as Department of Transportation (DOT) physicals, DOT drug

and alcohol consortium testing, and firemen’s physicals. The center opened in December and recently held a ribbon cutting ceremony. It is open Monday and Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information call 845/482-4800.

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WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE ARTS, LEISURE AND OUTDOORS

Public transportation to the river corridor New shuttle will link river hamlets to Manhattan

By FRITZ MAYER

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IVER VALLEY — A shuttle bus service will run from New York City to the river towns in the Upper Delaware Valley for four weekends this summer, beginning in the last weekend in June. The cost will be $40 each way, and the promoters hope the service will be popular enough with the traveling public that it may be expanded next year.

Herb Clark, vice president of the Sullivan County Visitors Association, said that his organization has been trying for several years to get transportation up to Glen Spey, Barryville, Narrowsburg and Callicoon, and in fact applied for a grant that would have helped pay to transport people from Port Jervis. But this was a joint effort, stemming from many people in the river valley getting together and working on a plan. Those who wanted to get the bus rolling include Jane Luchsinger, Nadia Rajz, Alan Rosenblatt, Isaac Green Diebboll, Joan Santos, Patti Zins, Larry Richardson, Heather Jacksy, Freda Eisenberg and Phil Vallone.

Clark said he created a survey that was placed on several websites connected with the river corridor, and it

elicited a very positive response. He noted that, in particular, there were a lot of responses from people in New York City. (That’s not a surprise to The River Reporter, given that, of the 25,000 or so unique visitors that come to the paper’s website each month, the largest number of visitors are located in New York City.)

The service will be called the Eagle Express, and will be provided by Big V Enterprises, which is connected to Rolling V Transportation. The 21-passenger shuttle will receive passengers at New York City’s Penn Station on Friday afternoons for outbound trips, and return to Penn Station on Sunday evenings. Additional service is scheduled for July 3 and 5, July 10 and 12, and July 17 and 19.

Although still in development, an online reservation system will be available at SCVA.net/eagleexpress for travelers’ convenience. Riders are encouraged to book both legs of their travel at the same time to ensure seating on their return trip. Reservations must be made no later than the Tuesday prior to travel by 5 p.m. Luggage space is limited, and Eagle Express is unable to accommodate pets or recreational equipment (e.g., kayaks, bikes, etc.) at this time.

Luchsinger said the creation of the bus route was seen

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She believes the bus will be used by not only by second home-owners, but also children and guests of second home-owners. And certainly, the idea that direct public transportation from the metropolitan area to our river towns has the potential to boost our economy has historical precedent in the Erie Railroad. It served the river corridor for over 100 years starting around 1850, and provided a powerful stimulus to hamlets like Callicoon, NY (originally named “Callicoon Depot”), which, according to the website www.callicoononthedelaware. com, boasted only one house prior to the coming of the railroad. The shuttle bus experiment is scarcely of the same magnitude, but is a step in a similar direction.

Luchsinger noted that the cost of the shuttle bus, $40, compares favorably with the cost of a bus ticket from the city to Monticello, which is $30, but getting to the river towns from Monticello can be problematic.

For a detailed Eagle Express schedule, including dropoff times along the route, visit the Sullivan County Visitors Association website, www.scva.net/eagleexpress.

Direct questions regarding Eagle Express shuttle service to Big V Enterprises by phone at 845/292-1639, or via email to eagleservice@bigventertainment.com.

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ENTERTAINMENT BRIEFS Appalachian Mountain Boys at Cooperage HONESDALE, PA — The “Duke of Bluegrass,” Louie Setzer, and The Appalachian Mountain Boys return to The Cooperage, 1030 Contributed photo Main St., on Saturday, Louie Setzer April 4 at 7:30 p.m.

Setzer and The Appalachian Mountain Boys combine traditional bluegrass, country and gospel music with a sound all their own. Known as “The man with Titanium Tonsils,” Setzer is a premier vocalist with a unique vocal styling, heavily influenced by first generation masters Jimmy Martin and Mac Wiseman. Setzer caught the Bluegrass “bug” in his 20s after attending his first festival. “I was so impressed with the fact that there were no electric instruments and the harmony singing blew me away,” says Setzer. “Then I started traveling all over just to find anything to do with bluegrass.”

Joining Setzer at The Cooperage on April 4 will be Jeff Propert on various string instruments, Ron Penska on the upright bass, David Cavage on banjo and Joe Fili on the fiddle.

Donations are collected at the door. The Cooperage is operated by the The Cooperage Project, a 501c3 not-for-profit organization that seeks to build community through performance, learning and good times. For more information visit www. thecooperageproject.org or call 570/2532020.

Thomas Kennedy Local History Festival HAWLEY, PA — The newly renamed Thomas Kennedy Local History Festival is scheduled for Saturday, April 11, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Hawley Silk Mill.

In 2014, 13 local historical organizations (including the Pike County Historical Society and Wayne County Historical Society) were represented at the First Annual Local History Festival, which enabled the participating organizations to exchange information and to make the community aware of the historic resources in this region. The festival led to the formation of the Local History Round Table, which meets regularly to discuss topics of mutual interest.

This year the historical organizations suffered the sudden loss of educator and local history enthusiast Tom Kennedy.

To celebrate his lifetime effort to promote the study of local history, the event was renamed the “Thomas Kennedy Local History Festival.” The morning hours of the festival will be devoted to discussion about obtaining grants, led by Jane Varcoe of the Waymart Area Historical Society; in the afternoon the various groups will set up displays in the lobby of the Hawley Silk Mill. Email yannster@ ptd.net or call 570/253-5468.

Bluegrass duo in Hawley HAWLEY, PA — Harmony Presents will present bluegrass duo Billy Strings and Don Julin on Saturday, April 4 at Contributed photo 8 p.m. Managing Billy Strings and director Jill Car- Don Julin letti said, “Billy Strings and Don Julin are one of the hottest new acts in the north central U.S., and an unlikely duo. One’s an old timer with a minimalist approach to mandolin, and the other is a fiery young flatpicker with a flair for modern bluegrass. One’s been playing since childhood, while the other picked up music later in life.

The concert is in the underground theater of the Hawley Silk Mill at 8 Silk Mill Dr. Tickets cost $15 to $20, depending on how early they are purchased. They can be purchased online at www.silkmillharmony.com, or in person at AMSkier Insurance located at 209 Main Ave.

Award-winning author at luncheon HONESDALE, PA — Award-winning, internationally known author Suzanne Fisher Staples will speak after a buffetstyle luncheon arranged by the Wayne County Public Library on Thursday, April 9 at 12 noon. Contributed photo The event will be held at Suzanne Fisher the Hotel Wayne at the Staples corner of Park and Main streets. Staples will speak about her novels set in Afghanistan and Pakistan.

The author of nine novels will explain how her career took her as a young reporter and editor to these two Asian nations as well as to Hong Kong, India, Bangladesh, Nepal and Sri Lanka. Her talk will be illustrated with slides. Books-aMillion, a national book retail company with a branch in Dickson City, PA, will offer copies of some of her books for sale.

The author will sign each of the books sold.

“Shabanu, Daughter of the Wind,” which won her a Newbery Honor Book Award, is the story of a strong-willed and independent young woman growing up among nomadic camel herders in modern Pakistan. Tickets costing $20 each are available only in advance at the Wayne County Public Library, 1406 N. Main St., Honesdale with a deadline for purchase of April 6. For credit card purchase, call 570/253-1220. This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Library, with all proceeds going to the library.

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Laugh Tour comes to Arnold House

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Crackers lead acoustic open mic HONESDALE, PA — The Crackers will lead an acoustic-style open-mic night at The Cooperage Project, 1030 Main St., on Wednesday, April 8 from 7 to 10 p.m. The Crackers consist of John Rocklin on guitar and vocals, Ron Huber on the big bass fiddle and vocals, Jan London on lead guitar, Laura Kortright on fiddle and Shawn Caden on mandolin and vocals. This is a donation-based event and contributions are appreciated. BYOB. Visit www.the cooperageproject.org or call 570/253-2020.

International TableTop Day HONESDALE, PA — International TableTop Day will take place at The Cooperage, 1030 Main St. on Saturday, April 11. The day kicks off at 11 a.m. and run s through 9 p.m.

The first TableTop Day, in 2014, was celebrated in 80 countries, over all seven continents and had over 3,000 events in total. This year is anticipated to be even bigger, with dozens of board games to learn and play and several special events.

Stop in for an hour or stay all day. Games include Carcassonne, a tile-placement game in which players draw and place squares decorated to create an illustrated section of a southern French landscape (11:30 a.m., 4 and 6 p.m.); Pandemic, a game based on the premise that four diseases have broken out around the world, and the goal is for the players to work cooperatively to stop the spread of the diseases (3 and 5 p.m.); a Cosplay competition—performance art with participants called cosplayers wear ing costumes and fashion accessories to represent a specific character or idea—at 7 p.m. There will also be a free giveaway every hour. In keeping with the international theme of the event, there will be a live video stream from other TableTop Day celebrations around the world, so visitors can see what games are being played in places like China, England, South Africa.

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IVINGSTON MANOR, NY — Susan Prekel will headline the Laugh Tour at Arnold House on Saturday, April 11 at 9 p.m. The show will be hosted by Jonathan McBride and will also feature Rich Kiamko.

Prekel is a New York City-based stand-up comic whose act springs directly from her frustrations with daily life. She made her TV debut in 2006 on Comedy Central’s “Live at Gotham” and then appeared on Byron Allen’s “Comics Unleashed” a year later. She regularly works in New York City night clubs and alternative rooms as well as clubs across the country. Among his accomplishments, Kiamco was featured on Bravo’s “Queer Eye for the Straight Guy,” co-hosted the

WE channel’s “Three Men and a Chick Flick” and has had multiple appearances on OutQ Sirius XM Satellite Radio. Host McBride, a military veteran, performs multiple times a week at clubs, colleges and bars, treating with irreverent quick wit subjects from explaining why his mom shouldn’t consider Yoga a religion to the challenges of raising two daughters.

Tickets cost $20 in advance or at the venue. Call 800/8383006 or visit www.brownpapertickets.com/event/1369676. If you want to eat before or during the comedy show, please be sure to call the Arnold House to make a dinner reservation 845/439-5070.

New exhibits at WCHS HONESDALE, PA — The Wayne County Historical Society will unveil three new exhibits at its museum on Main Street in April 2015. A sneak preview will take place on Thursday, April 16 immediately after the 7 p.m. board of trustees’ meeting. Members are invited to attend the trustees’ meeting and the exhibit preview. On Saturday, April Contributed photo 18 the museum will host its annual Spring Stan Pratt prepares some of his Vietnam-era photos for exhibit Open House from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. “ One new exhibit is “Vietnam—Looking at the Wayne County Historical Back 50 Years.” In 1965, Honesdale native Society museum.

Stan Pratt, then a U.S. Army PFC, was assigned as a photographer with the 593rd Combat Signal Photo Company in Vietnam. He photographed battlefield activity, troop movements, high ranking officers and everyday life for the next year. These photos are featured along with camera equipment Stan used and other items from his time in Vietnam in the museum exhibit.

“Wayne County Unfurled” features a large selection of these flags that have been donated to the museum over the years, with information about how WCHS acquired each flag and also provides the visitor with some American flag history.

The “Life of the Lenape” exhibit includes a small-scale Lenape longhouse and its contents. This interactive exhibit allows children to experience hands-on what life was like for a Lenape family. It joins “Grandma’s Attic” and “Homestead Farm” in the children’s area.

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Celebrate Easter at the Inn. Join us Sunday April 5th 2015 from Noon to 7PM for Easter Dinner.

Choice of Soup, tossed house salad with basket of assorted rolls, Choice of: Glazed Ham, Prime Rib Au jus or Roast Turkey or Grilled Salmon Picatta accompanied by mashed or roast potatoes and vegetable of the day

$19.95 per person plus tax and service, Children’s portion 3 -12 $9.95, under 3 free

Reservations strongly recommended

Murder Mystery is back at the Inn on April 11th at 5:30PM. DEATH BECOMES HER A washed up Big Band singer is attempting a comeback.

But the show stopper of the night is nothing short of a murderer!

Join us and help solve the crime for great prizes! $39 pp +tax & service including special Murder Mystery Menu and show.

2289 Starlight Lake Road • Starlight, PA 18461 • info@innatstarlightlake.com

800-248-2519 • www.innatstarlightlake.com

Saturday, April 4, 2015 @ 10 am Location: At Lambrecht Auction Facility: 2698 County Highway 47, Walton, NY 13856 Highlights: 20+ Kitchen Cabinet Sets ~ Lg selection of Flooring ~ Luxury Jetted shower enclosures ~ Exterior & Interior Doors ~ Kitchen & Bath Items ~ Shingles & Metal Roofing Products ~ Lumber ~ Decking ~ Vinyl Siding ~ Plywoods ~ Vinyl Windows~ Patio Doors~ Lighting ~ Mouldings ~ Insulation Pavers ~ & More!!!

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APRIL 2 - 8, 2015 • 19

IN MY HUMBLE OPINION

By Jonathan Charles Fox

Out like a lion?

W

aking up to three fresh inches of snow the other day, I shook my head and turned on the computer, positive that I had mixed up the words to Lorie Hill’s old poem in my head. “March roars in like a lion so fierce, the wind so cold, it seems to pierce,” I read.

“The month rolls on and spring draws near, and March goes out like a lamb so dear.” Still confused, I rubbed my eyes and checked the thermometer. Sure enough, the “dear lamb” had provided us with 18 frosty degrees to welcome spring. (Sigh.)

Shaking my head, I checked the calendar to be sure I was on the right page and noted that I had a few events earmarked for the weekend, so I bundled up and headed out with my freshly shorn, shivering pup in tow. Each year, the Catskill Art Society (CAS) and Sullivan County BOCES team up to present a county-wide art show featuring the impressive work of high school students representing Eldred, Fallsburg, Liberty, Livingston Manor, Monticello, Roscoe, Sullivan West, Tri-Valley and BOCES. The show encompasses more than 300 pieces in 10 media categories, and I am always blown away by the incredible talents that these students possess.

Prior to the “official opening,” the students and their families gather at the gallery (www.catskillartsociety. org) for a party of their own and presentation of awards, which are given in media categories including blackand-white drawing and photography, ceramics, digital

Tri-Valley High School senior Emma Pompeii hopes to attend New York’s Fashion Institute of Technology after graduation to study textile design.

TRR photos by Jonathan Charles Fox

First-place winner in the photography category, Liberty’s Sierra Thomas, is thrilled to be a part of the CAS Sullivan County High School Art Show exhibit in Livingston Manor, NY.

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The original “Soul Working Man,” Slam Allen, works his way into the crowd at Sorella’s in Kauneonga Lake last weekend, weaving his magic spell over fan Janice Gray. art, mixed media, painting, color photography and drawing and sculpture. First- and second-prize winners are selected by a juried panel of experts, and the kids themselves choose the Student Choice awards, honoring their peers.

CAS Executive Director Bradley Diuguid took a moment out of his hectic schedule to tell me, “I’ve seen a lot of growth in the quality of the young artists’ work over the last few years. It’s great to see how the student-awarded prizes line up [or don’t] with the juried selections.

This show is so good for the community as a whole.”

First-place winner (black-and-white photography) Sierra Thomas was on hand with her folks and toured me around for a few minutes, discussing her work and the exhibit in general. Echoing Diuguid’s sentiments, she expressed how much she admired the growth process of her fellow artists and tracked her own progression as a photographer. When asked if she was influenced by her father (lighting designer Jon Jon Thomas), Sierra nodded enthusiastically. “My parents have been very supportive and influential, as well as my teachers,” she said. “I’m looking at colleges now and thinking about majoring in history, with a minor in art.”

Tri-Valley’s Emma Pompeii was thrilled to win a prize as well, and has set her sights on attending the Fashion Institute of Technology (www.fitnyc.edu) in New York after high school. “My interest lies in textile design,” she shared, while showing me some of her work on display, “so this experience is invaluable for my future. But what impresses me the most is the work of my classmates and those in the other districts. They’re amazing!” Well said.

The high school art show runs through April 19 and is (IMHO) well worth the trip to Livingston Manor.

The word “amazing” springs to mind whenever I hear that a local guy makes good. So even with the lamb-like temps dipping into the single digits, when I heard that blues legend Slam Allen (www.slamallen.com) was in town, I hauled out the winter coat and warmed up the truck (for her majesty) for a trip to Kauneonga Lake (www.facebook.com/sorellapizza.com), to see Allen and check out his newest CD, “Feel These Blues.” Allen packs the house wherever he appears, but being born and raised in Monticello, NY doesn’t hurt attendance either.

“It makes me feel so good to see folks on their feet dancing,” he told the crowd of fans, while wailing on the guitar with his incredible band, as they performed favorites like “Just My Imagination,” “Ain’t That a Shame,” and a smokin’-hot rendition of “Proud Mary” that electrified the entire room, causing us to forget the lion roaring outside and focus on the one indoors. Taking time to greet fans in between sets, Allen stopped for a moment to shake paws with the Wonder Dog and take my hand.

“Hey man, thanks for stopping by, it’s always good to see you,” he grinned. “Right back atcha, Slam,” I responded.

I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again. Hearing him singin’, the blues never felt so good.

20 • APRIL 2 - 8, 2015

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WHERE AND WHEN Thurs., Apr. 2 Easter Week Service

ROSCOE — Maundy Thursday Service at the Roscoe Presbyterian Church, 7pm.

Fri., Apr. 3 Easter Week Service

LIVINGSTON MANOR — Good Friday Service at the Livingston Manor Presbyterian Church, 7pm.

First Friday Networking Breakfast

LOCH SHELDRAKE — Sullivan County Chamber of Commerce First Friday Networking Breakfast at New Hope Community, 5 New Hope Community Drive from 7:45-9:00am. Sponsor: New Hope Community. Cost: $15/members, $25/ non-members. RSVP: By 3pm, April 2. Call 845/791-4200 or email office@ catskills.com.

Live Music Friday with Teddy Young

HAWLEY — Live Music Friday with Teddy Young at Glass—wine. bar. kitchen. at Ledges Hotel, 119 Falls Ave., 8-11pm.

A rotating line-up of live music in the lounge. No cover charge. Email info@ ledgeshotel.com or 570/226-1337.

Open mic night at Cocoon Coffee House

HAWLEY — Open Mic Night at Cocoon Coffee House, Route 6 & Bellmonte Ave., 7-9pm. Organized by Harmony Presents with support from the Downtown Hawley Partnership. Sign-up begins at 6:30pm.

Each performer gets 2 songs or 7 minutes. Email cocoonbarista@gmail.com or 570/226-6130.

The Last First Friday at the Calder Cafe

EQUINUNK — The last First Friday at the Equinunk Historical Society at 6:30pm. Programs resume in November.

Join neighbors and friends for light refreshments and music. To perform, call 570/224-0223, acoustic only.

Sat., Apr. 4 Callicoon Brewing: ALBI

CALLICOON — ALBI at Callicoon Brewing, 16 Upper Main St., 8pm. No cover.

845/887-5500.

Cross walk

LIBERTY — The cross will be carried down Main Street Liberty at 12 noon to commemorate the passion of Jesus. All are invited.

Easter Egg Hunt at Dingmans Ferry United Methodist Church

DINGMANS FERRY — Free Easter egg hunt at Dingmans Ferry United Methodist Church from 11am-2pm. The Easter Bunny will be stopping by and there will be crafts and snacks. Homemade Easter candy is also available for sale.

Exhibit: ‘Hard Evidence’

LIVINGSTON MANOR — The Catskill Art Society will present the artwork of Frank Shuback in “Hard Evidence,” an exhibition in the Elevator Gallery, 4-6pm.

“Hard Evidence” is a series of clues to current events, using design and color to draw together elements from around the world. 845/436-4227.

Ferocious Bluegrass with Billy Strings & Don Julin

HAWLEY — Drenched in sweat, grimacing like a banshee and picking with such ferocity that he’s been known to break three strings in one song, 22-year-old guitarist and singer Billy Strings and mandolinist Don Julin perform at Harmony Presents in the Silk Mill, 8pm. Tickets: $15-$20. www.harmonypresents.com.

Free tasting with Kelchner’s Horseradish Products

HAWLEY — Free tasting with Kelchner’s Horseradish Products at the Mill Market in the Hawley Silk Mill, Suite #111, 8 Silk Mill Dr., 11am-1pm. Try some Spicy Sriracha Sauce, Creamy Horseradish, and Thai Chili Sauce. Email hello@MillMarketPA.com or 570/390-4440.

Live piano music at Settlers Inn

HAWLEY — Live piano music in the dining room at The Settlers Inn, 4 Main Ave., 6-10pm. Email desk@thesettlersinn.com or 570/226-2993.

Sun., Apr. 5 Annual Easter Buffet at Ehrhardt’s Waterfront Banquet Center

HAWLEY — Annual Easter Buffet at Ehrhardt’s Waterfront Banquet Center. Array of holiday favorites including a carving station and dessert table. Seatings are available from 12pm-4pm, reservations are required. Full menu: www.ehrhardts.com/files/Special_Events_2015/ Easter_Buffet_2015.jpg.

Easter Sunday Dinner

HAWLEY — Easter Sunday dinner at The Settlers Inn, 4 Main Ave., 11:30am6pm. A farm-to-table menu, and a family tradition; $55/person. Email desk@thesettlersinn.com or 570/226-2993.

Easter Sunday Services at the For Faith Parish

HORTONVILLE — For Faith Parish Easter Services at the Hortonville Presbyterian Church at 11am and the Lake Huntington/Bethel Churches at 9:30am.

Easter Sunday Services at the For Faith Parish

LIVINGSTON MANOR — Easter Sunday Services at The For Faith Parish, early service at 7am at the Livingston Manor Presbyterian Church with breakfast to follow at the Livingston Manor Methodist Church. Regular service at 9:30am at the Livingston Manor Presbyterian Church. Roscoe Presbyterian Church at 11:15am. 607/498-4458.

Upper Delaware Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Service

BEACH LAKE — The Upper Delaware Unitarian Universalist Fellowship will share videotaped sections of the 2014 General Assembly worship service of the Church of the Larger Fellowship at the Berlin Township Community Center, 10:15am. www.uduuf.org/directions.

Tues., Apr. 7 Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group

LIBERTY — Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group at Achieve Rehab & Nursing Facility, 170 Lake St., 6-7:30pm. Guest speaker will be Bonnie Lewis, RN, community educator of Cornell Cooperative Extension, who will discuss issues relating to “Caring for You, Caring for Me.” 845/292-4200, ext. 3402.

CPR Pro Certification Class

HAWLEY — CPR Pro Certification at Lackawaxen EMS, 1611 Route 590, 6:30pm. ASHI training facility. Cost: $30 per person. 570/685-4022.

Thurs., Apr. 9 Library story time

ELDRED — Preschool-age children can come for story time at the Sunshine Hall Free Library every other Thursday morning, 9:15-10:15am. Includes stories, songs, finger plays, arts & crafts including felt board fun. 845/557-6258.

Fri., Apr. 10 Jazz Funk with The Dirk Quinn Band

HAWLEY — The Dirk Quinn Band performs at Harmony Presents in the Silk Mill, 8pm. Their music is rooted in jazz, funk and groove. Jam band lovers, jazz aficionados and anyone who likes to feel a great groove, this is your show. Tickets: $15-$20. www.harmonypresents.com.

Live Music Friday with Kevin Campion

HAWLEY — Live Music Friday with Kevin Campion at Glass—wine. bar. kitchen. at Ledges Hotel, 119 Falls Ave., 8-11pm.

A rotating line-up of live music in the lounge. No cover charge. Email info@ ledgeshotel.com or 570/226-1337.

Sat., Apr. 11

Sun., Apr. 12

14th annual Fly Tyers Rendezvous

Callicoon Indoor Market

LIVINGSTON MANOR — The 14th Fly Tyers Rendezvous will be from 10am to 3pm at the Catskill Fly Fishing Center, Old Route 17, sponsored by the Catskill Fly Tyers Guild. Day of camaraderie, reunion and fly tying. There will be a silent auction from 10am to 2pm with unique items. Free to everyone.

Callicoon Brewing: Raggedy Dan & Andy

CALLICOON — Raggedy Dan & Andy at Callicoon Brewing, 16 Upper Main St., 8pm. No cover. 845/887-5500.

Catskill Fly Tyers Guild Dinner

ROSCOE — The Catskill Fly Tyers Guild will hold their third annual dinner at the Rockland House. Social hour 6pm and dinner at 7pm. Salmon or chicken parm $24, or prime rib $28. Must make reservations with Judie, 607/498-6024 or darbee1@juno.com by April 6 or mail check to Catskill Fly Tyers Guild, PO Box 663, Roscoe NY 12776.

Cello and organ concert

MILFORD — Internationally heralded cellist Yosif Feigelson and organist/ conductor Gwendolyn Toth will present a concert at the Church of the Good Shepherd and St. John the Evangelist, 7:30pm. The mostly Bach program will include organ works, some of the suites for unaccompanied cello, “Wachet Auf,” “Pastorale,” and music by Pachelbel.

Tickets: $45.

Free tasting with Cocoon Catering Company

HAWLEY — Free tasting with Cocoon Catering Company at the Mill Market in the Hawley Silk Mill, Suite #111, 8 Silk Mill Dr., 11am-1pm. Sample Cocoon’s platters to-go and other ready-to-eat items. Email hello@MillMarketPA.com or 570/390-4440.

Live piano music at Settlers Inn

HAWLEY — Live piano music in the dining room at The Settlers Inn, 4 Main Ave., 6-10pm. Email desk@thesettlersinn.com or 570/226-2993.

Rock thrill ride with Leroy Justice

HAWLEY — Leroy Justice performs at Harmony Presents in the Silk Mill, 8pm. Leroy Justice displays the kind of songwriting and arranging skills that have characterized great American rock bands from Neil Young and Crazy Horse to the Allman Brothers Band. Tickets: $15-$20. www.harmonypresents.com.

Silent auction

KAUNEONGA LAKE — Silent auction at the Community United Methodist Church, 58 Horseshoe Lake Rd., doors open 6pm, calling 7pm.

Special glass-blowing demos & factory tours

PORT JERVIS — Special glass-blowing demonstrations and guided factory tours at the Gillinder Glass Factory, 39 Erie St. Guest Glass artists return on April 11 from 10am-3pm (last tour at 2:30). $5 adults, $4 children & seniors. Group rates available with reservation. www. gillinderglassstore.com, 845/856-5375.

The 29th annual Hortonville Talent Show

HORTONVILLE — The 29th annual Hortonville Talent Show at the Hortonville Presbyterian Church, 7pm. Anyone interested in performing contact Jane at 845/887-4346. Come display your talents: singers, comedians and performers of all kinds. Come enjoy the fun filled night with local talent.

The Catskill Club “Let’s Go to the Movies”

ROCK HILL — The Sullivan County Chamber of Commerce presents a night of entertainment that embraces the era of the 1920’s at “The Catskill Club: Let’s Go to the Movies” at The Sullivan, 283 Rock Hill Dr. Cost: $60, $100 couple.

Black tie event and costumes encouraged. Call 845/791-4200, email office@ catskills.com.

Keyboard Virtuoso Bob Malone

CALLICOON — The Callicoon Indoor Farmers’ Market at the Delaware Youth Center, 11am-2pm. Open rain, shine, or snow. 866/270-2015, www.sullivancountyfarmersmarkets.org, www.facebook. com/SCFMA.

Chicken BBQ

HONESDALE — Texas No. 4 Fire Co. chicken BBQ, 12 noon-2pm. Drive-thru service. Cost: $10. 570/253-0782.

Dr. Frederick A. Cook to be honored

HURLEYVILLE — Reception commemorating the 150th anniversary of Dr. Cook’s birth at the Sullivan County Museum, 265 Main St., 2-4pm. Dr. Cook is a famous explorer and native of Sullivan County. Films about Cook’s explorations, refreshments. 845/434-8044.

NARROWSBURG — Bob Malone at the Tusten Theatre, 210 Bridge St., 7:30pm.

A touring soloist for two decades and performing with rock legend John Fogerty since 2011, Bob Malone’s sound is best described as an energetic one-of-akind hybrid mix of rock, blues and New Orleans R&B. Tickets: $15. Presented by Delaware Valley Arts Alliance.

Free forum on landscaping

MOUNTAINDALE — The Sullivan County Kiwanis Clubs from Callicoon, Monticello and Woodridge walk, registration at 9am at the Mountaindale Firehouse, walk at 10am at the Rails to Trails. Benefits the Food Bank of the Hudson Valley. Fee: a donation of non-perishable food items or a monetary contribution.

845/386-1866.

HONESDALE — “Smart Landscaping: How Landscaping Can Save Energy” at The Wayne County Conservation District, 648 Park St., 7-9pm. Co-sponsored

by SEEDS (Sustainable Energy Education and Development Support) and the Northeast Pennsylvania Audubon Society. Registration encouraged, 570/2451256.

Live piano music at Settlers Inn

Thurs., Apr. 23

Mon., Apr. 13 Jazz in the City

Nature watch

WURTSBORO — Basha Kill Area Association is holing a nature watch, 10am4pm. Join trained volunteers at boat launch across from 1131 South Road to learn about nesting bald eagles and more wildlife of the beautiful Basha Kill wetland. Weekends until June 28. Powerful spotting scopes, lots of information, family friendly.

World Folk Sojourn with Jean Rohe & Liam Robinson

Fri., Apr. 17 HAWLEY — Grateful Dead Night with The Village Idiots at Glass—wine. bar. kitchen. at Ledges Hotel, 119 Falls Ave., 8-11pm. Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Grateful Dead. No cover charge. Email info@ledgeshotel.com or 570/226-1337.

HAWLEY — Jean Rohe and Liam Robinson perform at Harmony Presents in the Silk Mill, 8pm. “A sure-footed young singer-songwriter,” in the words of The New York Times, Jean Rohe has been captivating audiences for years with her one-of-a-kind narrative songs. Tickets: $15-$20. www.harmonypresents.com.

Sat., Apr. 18

Sun., Apr. 19

Grateful Dead Night

34th annual Basha Kill Clean-up

WURTSBORO — 34th annual Basha Kill Clean-up. Register 9-10am, Haven Rd., just off Rt. 209 south of Wurtsboro. Wear gloves, insect repellent; garbage bags provided. Sponsored by the Basha Kill Area Association who hosts free picnic lunch afterwards. Bring chair to dine.

Door prizes, BKAA merch for sale.

All-you-can-eat breakfast

WURTSBORO — All-you-can-eat breakfast at the American Legion Post 1266, 92 Pine St., 8-11am. Military-style breakfast chow line prepared and served by veterans. All proceeds support programs for veterans in Sullivan County. $7 at the door. 845/8884958.

Callicoon Brewing: John & Al

CALLICOON — Al & John at Callicoon Brewing, 16 Upper Main St., 8pm. No cover.

845/887-5500.

Exercise/Dance Extravaganza

HAWLEY — Exercise/Dance Extravaganza to Benefit Lackawaxen EMS at the Woodloch Springs Sports Complex from 8:15am3:15pm. $20 registration fee, sign up by April 6 and get a free week membership at the Sports Complex. 570/6854022.

Free tasting with The Alpine Wurst & Meat House

HAWLEY — Free tasting with The Alpine Wurst & Meat House at the Mill Market in the Hawley Silk Mill, Suite #111, 8 Silk Mill Dr., 11am-1pm. Taste a selection of fine German specialties.

Email hello@MillMarketPA. com or 570/390-4440.

Tues., Apr. 21

Kiwanis Walks for Hunger

HAWLEY — Live piano music in the dining room at The Settlers Inn, 4 Main Ave., 6-10pm. Email desk@thesettlersinn.com or 570/226-2993.

JEFFERSONVILLE — WJFF Radio will celebrate its 25th anniversary with cocktails and hors d’oeurves at Chef Charlie Palmer’s Upper Story, Decoration & Design Building, 14th floor, 979 3rd Avenue, NYC, from 6:30-8:30pm. Entertainment by the Noah Barker Quartet. Bus transportation from Sullivan County additional $40. 845/482-4141.

4pm. Join trained volunteers at boat launch across from 1131 South Road to learn about nesting bald eagles and more wildlife of the beautiful Basha Kill wetland. Weekends until June 28. Powerful spotting scopes, lots of information, family friendly.

Callicoon Brewing live music brunch with Doug Rogers

CALLICOON — Doug Rogers starting around 12 noon at Callicoon Brewing, 16 Upper Main St. 845/887-5500.

Chicken BBQ

LAVA — Lava Volunteer Fire Dept. annual chicken BBQ, State Rte. 52, from 12noon-3pm. $10 ticket. Takeout only.

Library story time

ELDRED — Preschool-age children can come for story time at the Sunshine Hall Free Library every other Thursday morning, 9:15-10:15am. Includes stories, songs, finger plays, arts & crafts including felt board fun. 845/557-6258.

Fri., Apr. 24 ‘Nunsense, the Musical’ at Ehrhardt’s

HAWLEY - Dinner and the musical comedy “Nunsense, the Musical” at Ehrhardt’s Waterfront Banquet Center. Cash bar cocktails 5:30pm, dinner served 6:30pm, play begins 8:30pm. Tickets: $40. Reservations required. Full menu & show description: www.ehrhardts.com/files/ S p e c i a l _ Eve n t s _ 2 015 / N u n s e n s e _ April24th_2015.jpg.

Comedy Night at Cocoon

HAWLEY - Comedy night at Cocoon Coffee House presented by Harmony Presents, 8:30pm. Comedians hail from New York, Boston, Philadelphia and more. www.harmonypresents.com.

Live Music Friday with Merchants of Groove

HAWLEY - Live Music Friday with Merchants of Groove at Glass—wine. bar. kitchen. at Ledges Hotel, 119 Falls Ave., 8-11pm. A rotating line-up of live music in the lounge. No cover charge. Email info@ledgeshotel.com or 570/226-1337.

Nature watch

WURTSBORO — Basha Kill Area Association is holing a nature watch, 10am-

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AMERICAN ELECTRIC, LLC

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Commercial Boilers, Heat Pumps & Controls

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

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Landscaping BRADY STONE & LANDSCAPING LLC All phases of landscaping Specializing in stone walls, walkways, patios, veneer & cultured stone • Excavating 570-729-8395

STRAIT LINE ROOFING

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Sand & Gravel Stone • Topsoil • D.O.T. Sand • Modified Mason & Screened Sand • Red Shale

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Painter B&L HOME INTERIOR

Interior & Exterior, Paint & Stain, Power Washing, Deck Refinishing, Log Home, Vinyl Siding FREE Estimates • Fully Insured • 570-352-3198

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ROTO ROOTER Septic Tank Pumping,

Underground Pipe Video Inspections, Drainfield Restoraton Service, Septic System Inspections, All Types of Plumbing, Repairs, 24-Hour Service.

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

Solar Electric Power, Solar Thermal Hot Water & Heat. Install & Service 570-729-7791

Storage RILEYVILLE MINI STORAGE

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Stoves WOOD & COAL STOVES

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Swimming Pools CLEAR-RITE POOLS & SPAS, INC.

Custom-built • Residential • Commerical Vinyl Liner Specialist • Complete Renovations Openings, Closings & Maintenance Spa Repairs: All Makes & Models 845-482-4646 • Youngsville, NY www.ClearRitePools.com

Tree Service BLACK OAK TREE SERVICE

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Fully Insured, Fair Prices, Free Estimate 845-557-3833

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

RTS TRUCK CENTER, INC 570-729-7636

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

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

Call today to book your ad: 845-252-7414

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THE RIVER REPORTER

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

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

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

ADOPTION: Unplanned Pregnancy? Caring licensed adoption agency provides financial and emotional support. Choose from loving pre-approved families. Call Joy toll free 1-866-922-3678 or confidential email:Adopt@ForeverFamiliesThroughAdoption.org A childless young married couple (she-30/he-37) seeks to adopt. Will be hands-on mom/devoted dad.

Financial security. Expenses paid.

Call/text. Mary & Adam. 1-800790-5260.

Auto Donations Donate your car to Wheels For Wishes, benefiting Make-A-Wish.

We offer free towing and your donation is 100% tax deductible. Call 315-400-0797 Today!

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

Seeking Deli Clerk 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

Jobs@rivermarketny.com or call:

845-507-8558 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

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

Career Training WELDING CAREERS- Hands on training for career opportunities in aviation, automotive, manufacturing and more. Financial aid for qualified students. Job placement assistance. CALL AIM 855-325-0399 AIRLINE CAREERS begin here Get FAA approved Aviation Maintenance Technician training. Financial aid for qualified students – Housing available. Job placement assistance.

Call AIM 866-296-7093 Heavy Equipment Operators In High Demand! Get Hands On Training And National Certifications Operating Bulldozers, Backhoes, Excavators. Average $18-$22 Hourly! Veteran Benefits Eligible! 1-866968-2577

Financial aid Parents! Having trouble with college funding? Get personal help with financial aid forms for free grants.

Visit www.sourcesforstudents.com or call Paul Anthony Rivers at (914) 358-1700.

Help Wanted

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.

ADVERTISE HERE!

GET RESULTS! 845-252-7414 CALL TODAY!

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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 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.

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.

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

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Legal Notice Notice of Qualification of Growhouse, LLC. App. for Auth. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) 3/18/15. Office location: Sullivan County. LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 3/17/15. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: c/o Growhouse, LLC, 181 Boband Road, Youngsville, NY 12791. DE address of LLC: c/o United Corporate Services, Inc., 874 Walker Road, Ste. C, Dover, DE 19904. Arts. of Org. filed with DE Secy. of State, 401 Federal St., Ste. 4, Dover, DE 19901. Purpose: any lawful activity.

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.

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF SULLIVAN, SUNTRUST MORTGAGE, INC., Plaintiff, vs. THE HEIRS OF THE ESTATE OF GINA ANDERSON, IF LIVING AND IF SHE BE DEAD, ANY AND ALL OTHER PERSONS, WHO MAY CLAIM AS DEVISEES, DISTRIBUTEES, LEGAL REPRESENTATIVES AND SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST OF SAID DEFENDANTS, ALL OF WHOM AND WHOSE PLACES OF RESIDENCE ARE UNKNOWN T THE PLAINTIFF AND CANNOT AFTER DILIGENT INQUIRY BE ASCERTAINED, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly filed on January 21, 2015, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Lawrence H. Cooke Sullivan County Courthouse, 414 Broadway, Monticello, NY on April 28, 2015 at 10:00 a.m., premises known as 4 Schumacher Pond Road, Barryville, NY. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and

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being in the Town of Highland, County of Sullivan and State of New York, Section 15, Block 1 and Lot 89.1. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 3737/07. Isabelle Rawich, Esq., Referee Berkman, Henoch, Peterson, Peddy & Fenchel, P.C., 100 Garden City Plaza, Garden City, NY 11530, Attorneys for Plaintiff

of Highland Code Zoning Section 190-10 entitled Supplementary parking Regulation in all districts.

The local law can be viewed at the Town of Highland Town Clerks Office during regular business hours.

All residents shall be heard for or against the proposed local law. By order of the Town Board Doreen Hanson Town Clerk

against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: POB 96, Monticello, NY 12701. Purpose: any lawful activity.

Doreen’s Cleaning

Notice of Formation of Herkimer Development Realty LLC. Arts of Org. filed with New York Secy of State (SSNY) on 2/22/12. 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 96, Monticello, NY 12701.

Purpose: any lawful activity.

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE: Owner: Chai Lifeline Inc. Address: 430 White Road, Glen Spey, NY 12737 SBL: 21-1-14.10 Application: Special Use Project Description: 30’ x 50’ Theraputic Petting Zoo Public Hearing Date: April 7th 2015 Time: 7:45 PM Please take note that the Planning Board will hold a Public Hearing at 1054 Proctor Road, Glen Spey, NY 12737. The public may attend the Hearing or provide written comments. Written comments may be submitted via mail or hand delivered to Lumberland Town Hall at the above address, ATTN: Laurie Terry, Planning Board Clerk. BY ORDER OF Planning Board Chair, Pamela Bucksbee

Nelly’s Latin Restaurant, LLC Arts of Org filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 2/17/15. Office in 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.

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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.

Notice of Formation of Underhill NE LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 2/24/15.

Office location: Sullivan County.

SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: c/o NorthEnd Equities LLC, 45 Broadway, Ste. 630, NY, NY 10006, Attn: Charles Herzka, the registered agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. Purpose: any lawful activity.

LEGAL NOTICE TOWN OF HIGHLAND PUBLIC HEARING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: the Town of Highland Town Board will hold a public hearing on April 14, 2015 @ 6:30 PM at the Eldred Town Hall for the proposed Local Law # 2-2014.

A local law to add a new definition for Publicly Accessible Floor Space to the Highland Town Code Section 190-2 and to amend Town

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CATSKILL HOLDINGS LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 3/10/15. Office in Sullivan Co. SSNY design. Agent of LLC upon whom process may be served.

SSNY shall mail copy of process to The LLC 202 Grandview Ave Monsey, NY 10952. Purpose: Any lawful activity.

Notice of Formation of Woodridge Estates LLC. Arts of Org. filed with New York Secy of State (SSNY) on 1/7/15. Office location: Sullivan County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 5012 19th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11204. Purpose: any lawful activity.

Notice of Formation of Greene Nostrand LLC. Arts of Org. filed with New York Secy of State (SSNY) on 1/12/15. Office location: Sullivan County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process

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LEGAL NOTICE APRIL 1, 2015 SULLIVAN COUNTY AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT #4 TO BE REVIEWED Notice is hereby given that Sullivan County Agricultural District #4, which includes lands in the Towns of Bethel, Fallsburg, Forestburg, Highland, Liberty, Mamakating, Neversink, Rockland, Thompson and the Villages of Bloomingburg and Wurtsboro, is undergoing its eight year review in accordance with Article 25-AA, Section 303-a New York State Agriculture and Markets Law. Agricultural District #4 comprises 46,756 acres.

A current map of the District is on file and open to public inspection in the following locations: Office of the Sullivan County Clerk, 100 North Street, Monticello New York; Sullivan County Division of Planning and Environmental Management, 100 North Street, Monticello New York; Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County, 64 FerndaleLoomis Road, Liberty New York; the Town of Mamakating Town Hall, 2948 Route 209, Wurtsboro New York; the Town of Fallsburg Town Hall, 19 Railroad Plaza, South Fallsburg New York; and the Town of Thompson Town Hall, 4052 Route 42, Monticello New York. Municipalities and landowners within the District may propose a modification of the District by filing such proposal with the Sullivan County Agricultural and Farmland Protection Board, c/o AnnMarie Martin, Clerk to the Sullivan County Legislature, 100 North Street, Monticello NY 12701, within thirty days of the publication of this

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THE RIVER REPORTER

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

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notice. All landowners who are currently enrolled in the District will be contacted by mail with a review form to be completed. Any landowner who wishes to be included in the District should contact the Melinda Meddaugh, Sullivan County Division of Planning and Environmental Management, at 845-807-0527.

The eight year review will continue for the next several months, and a public hearing will be scheduled for the summer. For more information, please contact Melinda Meddaugh, Sullivan County Division of Planning and Environmental Management, at 845-807-0527.

NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that the Annual Meeting, Election of Members of the Board of Education and Vote on the Budget, will be held on Tuesday, May 19, 2015 between the hours of 12:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m., prevailing time, at the polling places hereinafter listed, when the polls will be open for the purpose of voting by voting machine: A. To elect three members to the Board of Education, for threeyear terms, commencing July 1, 2015 and expiring on June 30, 2018, due to the expiration of the terms of Lucas Arzilli; Rachel Brey and Kevin P. Murphy. B. To vote upon the appropriation of the necessary funds to meet the estimated expenditures for School District purposes for the 2015-2016 School Year (the Budget). NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the polling places for the purposes of voting at the Annual School District Election and Vote on Tuesday, May 19, 2015, shall be as follows: Election District #1 - Polling Place at the Delaware Youth Center - for those who reside within the boundaries of the former Delaware Valley Central School District Election District #2 - Polling Place at the Jeffersonville Building - for those who reside within the boundaries of the former Jeffersonville-Youngsville Central School District Election District #3 - Polling Place at the Tusten-Cochecton Library - for those who reside within the boundaries of the former Narrowsburg Central School District C. NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that petitions for nominating candidates for the office of member of the Board of Education must be filed with the Clerk of the District, by no later than 5:00 p.m. on the 30th day preceding the School District Election, Monday, April 20, 2015. Vacancies on the Board of Education are considered separate, specific offices and a separate petition is required to nominate a candidate to each separate office. The nominating petition must be signed by at least 25 qualified voters of the District; shall describe at least the length of the term of office and contain the name of the incumbent; must state the name and residence address of each signer; and must state the name and residence address of the candidate. Petition forms may be obtained at the Office of the School District Clerk on weekdays when school is in session, during regular business hours, 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. When picking up petitions, you must indicate which position you are running for: Lucas Arzilli; Rachel

Brey and Kevin P. Murphy. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that personal registration of voters is required pursuant to §2014 of the Education Law. If a voter has heretofore registered to vote with the School District and has voted at an annual or special school district meeting within the last four calendar years, s/he is eligible to vote at this Election and Vote to be held on Tuesday, May 19, 2015. If a voter is currently registered to vote with the Sullivan County Board of Elections, s/he is also eligible to vote in this election and vote. All other persons who wish to vote must register with the Board of Registration.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Board of Registration will meet at the Administration Office at each of the polling places, on Wednesday, April 15, 2015 and Wednesday, May 13, 2015 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., prevailing time, for the purpose of preparing the register of the School District for the Election and Vote to be held on Tuesday, May 19, 2015, at which time any person shall be entitled to have his/her name placed upon such Register if he or she is known or proven to the satisfaction of the Board of Registration to be then or thereafter entitled to vote.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Register of voters so prepared shall be filed in the Office of the Clerk of the District, Sullivan West Elementary, 33 Schoolhouse Road, Jeffersonville, NY, where the same shall be open for inspection by any qualified voter of the District on each of the five days prior to the day set for the Annual Meeting, Election and Vote, except Saturday and Sunday, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., prevailing time. Said Register will be open for inspection at the polling place on the date of the Election and Vote, on Tuesday, May 19, 2015. NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN, that applications for absentee ballots for the School District Election and Vote may be obtained at the Office of the District Clerk. The application must be received by the District Clerk at least seven (7) days prior to the election if the ballot is to be mailed to the voter or the day before the election, if the ballot will be delivered personally to the voter. A list of all persons to whom absentee ballots shall have been issued will be available in the Office of the District Clerk between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. until the day of the Election and Vote. Absentee ballots must be received by the District Clerk at the Sullivan West Elementary, 33 Schoolhouse Road,

Jeffersonville, NY by no later than 5:00 p.m., prevailing time, on the date of the Annual Meeting, Election and Vote, Tuesday, May 19, 2015.

AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the School District Clerk is hereby authorized to amend the Notice of the Public Hearing on the Budget and Annual Meeting, Election and Vote, from time to time, as in her discretion, such amendment may be required. AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the School District Clerk shall cause the Notice set forth above to be published once each week for four (4) weeks within the seven (7) weeks preceding the Annual Meeting, Election and Vote, the first such notice to be published at least 45-days prior to the Election and Vote, in accordance with Section 2004 of the Education Law. Date: March 19, 2015 By Order of the Board of Education Sullivan West Central School Margaret L. Luty, District Clerk

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

Town of Highland Regular Town Board Meeting on April 14th, 2015.

The Town reserves the right to reject any and all bids and a noncollusive form must accompany all bids. By Order of the Town Board Doreen Hanson, Town Clerk Date March 10, 2015

NOTICE OF ANNUAL PUBLIC HEARING ON THE BUDGET, ANNUAL MEETING, SCHOOL DISTRICT ELECTION AND VOTE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Board of Education of the Sullivan West Central School District, Sullivan County, New York that a Public Hearing on the Budget at the High School in said School District, Lake Huntington, New York, on Thursday, May 7, 2015 at 6:30 PM, for the purpose of presenting the budget document for the 2015-2016 School Year. NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that a copy of the statement of the amount of money which will be required for School District purposes during the 20152016 school year (the Budget), exclusive of public monies, may be obtained by any resident of the District between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., commencing April 30, 2015 except Saturday, Sunday or holidays at each of the District’s schoolhouses and at the Administrative Offices. NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that in accordance with §495 of the N.Y. Real Property Tax Law, that the District shall prepare a Real Property Tax “Exemption Report” which will show how much of the assessed value on the final assessment roll (utilized for the school tax levy) is exempt from taxation by the School District. This exemption report will list every type of exemption granted and will show: (1) the cumulative impact of each type of exemption; (2) the cumulative amount expected to be received as payments in lieu of taxes (PILOTS), or other payments, from recipients of each type of exemption; (3) the cumulative impact of all exemptions granted. This Exemption Report will be posted on the District’s website and on District bulletin boards utilized for posting public notices. The Exemption Report will be annexed to any preliminary District budget, and will become part of the final budget.

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Notice of Formation of a Limited Liability Company The name of the limited liability company is: KP Recovery Solutions LLC Articles of Organization were filed with the New York Secretary of State’s office on : October 27, 2008 The County in which the Office is to be located : Sullivan County The New York Secretary of State is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The address to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC is : 24 Sherwood Rd. Springfield, NJ 07081 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.

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 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

BID NOTICE TOWN OF HIGHLAND ELDRED NY PLEASE TAKE NOTICE the Town of Highland is seeking bids for # 2 Fuel Oil for heating of the Town of Highland Town Hall, Senior Center, Court House and the Barryville Fire House.

The Bid must being a sealed envelope marked Fuel Oil Bid with a non-collusive form and in the Town of Highland Clerks Office by 11:30 AM on Monday April 6,2015 Please contact the Town Clerks Office @845-557-6085 for the specification of the bid.

By order or the Town Board Doreen Hanson Town Clerk Notice of Formation of 32/31 NE LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 2/11/15.

Office location: Sullivan County.

SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: c/o NorthEnd Equities LLC, 45 Broadway, Ste. 630, NY, NY 10006, Attn: Charles Herzka, the registered agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. Purpose: any lawful activity.

Notice of Qualification of 31/32 LIC LLC. App. for Auth. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) 2/20/15. Office location: Sullivan County. LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 2/4/15.

SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: c/o NorthEnd Equities LLC, 45 Broadway, Ste. 630, NY, NY 10006, Attn: Charles Herzka. DE address of LLC: c/o Corporation Service Company, 2711 Centerville Road, Ste. 400, Wilmington, DE 19808. Arts. of Org. filed with DE Secy. of State, 401 Federal St., Ste. 4, Dover, DE 19901. Purpose: any lawful activity

Water to Wear, LLC Arts of Org. filed SSNY 1/21/15. Office: Sullivan.

SSNY design. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served and shall mail copy to princ. address/RA Legalinc Corp. Srvcs Inc. 90 State St. #700 Box 80 Albany, NY 12207.

Purpose: any lawful activity LEGAL NOTICE COUNTY OF SULLIVAN Sealed bids for the following will be received by the Director of the Department of Purchasing and Central Services at the Sullivan County Government Center, 100 North Street, Monticello, New York 12701, (845) 807-0515, until 1:00 P.M. on Friday, April 17, 2015 at which time the bids will be publicly opened and read.

Canned Goods and Groceries (B-15-21) Chain Saw and Small Engine Parts (B-15-22) Printing (B-15-23) Bid Forms, including specifications, may be obtained from the Director at the above address, and all bids are subject to the terms and conditions therein set forth.

Dated: April 3, 2015 NOTICE COUNTY OF SULLIVAN Proposals for the following will be received by the Director of the Department of Purchasing and Central Services at the Sullivan County Government Center, 100 North Street, Monticello, New York 12701, (845) 807-0515, until 1:00 P.M. on Friday, April 10, 2015: Asphalt Plant Testing Technician for Quality Assurance (R-15-16) Specifications may be obtained from the Director at the above address.

Dated: April 3, 2015

BID NOTICE TOWN OF HIGHLAND The Town of Highland Highway Department will be accepting sealed bids for the following:Crushed Ledge Stone and Processed Gravel Bid Packets will be available at the Town Clerks Office during regular office hours.

Sealed bids will be accepted at the Town Clerks Office 4 Proctor Road Eldred NY 12732 until 11:00AM on April 6, 2015. The bids will be opened at the Town of Highland Highway Shop on April 6, 2014 @ 11:00 and will be awarded at the

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ports columnist Richard Ross is recovering from surgery.

We are pleased to report that he is doing well. However, our sports coverage is on hiatus. If any of our readers would be interested in providing sports coverage for one or more issues, email us at copyeditor@riverreporter.com.

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IBERTY, NY — The Vital Farm will host “Bee Basics: Warré ‘The Peoples’ Hive’ Building Workshop” from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, April 11.

The cost is free to $30 on a sliding scale. The course is perfect for those considering taking the step to beekeeping or veteran beekeepers ready for a more sustainable, low-effort option.

Carpenter Justin Hood Young will demonstrate step by step how to build the hive, how the Warré design works with the way bees naturally build, and how the set-up means opening up the box as little as once a year. Get hands-on experience building the hive. RSVP at www. thevitalfarm.com or www.facebook.com/TheVitalFarm, or call 845/709-0242.

River Road closure protects breeding amphibians

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USHKILL, PA — Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area Superintendent John J. Donahue announced last week that motorists can expect River Road to be closed for several nights over the next few weeks to protect breeding amphibians.

Since 2003, the National Park Service has taken steps to protect migrating amphibians by closing River Road in Middle Smithfield Township between park headquarters and the park boundary just north of Shawnee on several rainy spring nights.

“The road closure also provides a unique opportunity for the public to come out and safely observe this natural spectacle, which takes place under the cover of darkness... Closing the road to vehicles during peak movement periods provides these animals,

and their offspring, with the best chance we can give them at survival,”Donahue said.

Awakened from their winter homes beneath the muck, soil and leaf litter by the first spring rains, spotted salamanders, eastern newts, spring peepers, wood frogs and other spring breeding amphibians emerge and begin their journey toward water-filled breeding pools. River Road, a busy commuter route, lies between their forest homes and a large swamp with pools of water that are ideal for breeding.

The trigger for the road closures will be forecasts calling for evening rain with temperatures in the 40s or warmer. Because the amphibians are active principally at night and have completed their treks by dawn, the road will be closed between 5 p.m. and 6:30 a.m.

CFFCM holds trout season opener

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IVINGSTON MANOR, NY — The Catskill Fly Fishing Center and Museum (CFFCM) will host a Catskill Legends dinner in the Wulff Gallery at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, April 10. Honorees are local flytyer and fly-fishing shop owner Frank Kuttner along with (deceased) Catskill artist and conservationist, Francis Davis, and Theodore Gordon’s friend, Albert E. (AE) Hendrickson and his nephew Sam Hendrickson, the well-known Catskill River conservationist. Catskill Legends are the fly fishing pioneers who discovered and appreciated the richness of the rivers and streams in the Catskills; they are those who have kept the Catskills alive for future generations to enjoy.

Sally Jesse Raphael will MC the dinner event, which starts at 5 p.m., with dinner to be served at 6:30 p.m. Reservations can be made by calling 845/439-4810; space is limited.

On Saturday, April 11, the 2015 trout season opener will be officially ushered in on the Willowemoc Creek just upstream from the CFFCM Bridge at 9:30 a.m. in a celebratory cast by Kids Only. Join the Lake Family—Rylie, Silas and Veidaalong with Iris and Roan Gillingham—as they lead a group of those under 16 to cast the first flies on the frigid waters of the Catskills.

Immediately after, everyone will return to the gift shop for a hot cup of Agnes Van Put’s famous soups and visit the Wulff Gallery for The Catskill Fly Tyers Annual Rendezvous. This annual event draws 50 of the finest flytyers who preserve the arts and craft of the Catskill Flytyers of the past and provide a non-stop tying demonstrations of the style, techniques and patterns generated in the Catskills that have spread worldwide.

Kids will have the chance to bake and decorate their own trout cookies in the

Heritage Craft Center at 11 a.m. Join the staff and roll the dough, cut them out, pop them in the oven and decorate them.

In both the museum and the Wulff Gallery, new and fresh exhibits: The Year of the Hendrickson; Roy Steenrod; The One Armed (fisher) Man; The Tree of American Flyfishing; Dorothy Vogel, a casting champion; Treasure Boxes; Discover South Africa; The Land of Little Rivers by Enrico Ferorelli; and Lee Wulff: Healthy Catch and Release.

For more information email: flyfish@catskill.net or call 845/439-4810.

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Registration Date When: Saturday, April 25, 2015 Where: Callicoon Town Hall, Legion Street, Jeffersonville Time: 8:30am - 12:00pm Cost: $60 football - $35 Cheerleading Students who will be 7-11 years of age on or before October 31, 2015 are eligible to play football Students who will be 5-6 years of age on or before October 31, 2015 are eligible for flag football Copy of birth certificate and payment is required at time of registration. Only the child’s legal guardian may register the student.

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AWLEY, PA â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Celebrate the unique Upper Delaware River and Catskill Mountains region with the Delaware Highlands Conservancy (DHC) at the eighth annual Foods of the Delaware Highlands Gala on May 2 at 5 p.m. at The Settlers Inn. The event features a four-course farmto-table dinner. The evening begins with a wine tasting and silent auction at 5 p.m., with dinner at 7 p.m. A live auction and raffles cap the celebration during dessert. Gala tickets cost $125 per person, which includes a $75 charitable gift to the conservancy.

Gourmet cuisine will be prepared using locally grown ingredients. Menu highlights include pan-seared Blooming Grove trout over carrot wakame salad, and Four Story Hill Farm duck two ways with gruyere potatoes dauphinoise. Vegetarian options are also available.

Live and silent auctions and raffles feature local activities and getaway packages, including a relaxing stay at the Lodge at Woodloch, a craft beer loverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s package

at Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort, a day of private sailing and a picnic on Lake Wallenpaupack, and a day of guided fly fishingâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;all including overnight stays with one of DHCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Green Lodging Partners.

Visit www.DelawareHighlands.org in early April to view the full slate of auction items.

Opportunities to support the Delaware Highlands Conservancy as a dinner sponsor are available. The Conservator level for $2,500 includes four guaranteed tickets to the dinner and a $500 credit for use in the live auction. The Guardian level for $1,000 includes four guaranteed tickets to the dinner, and the Steward level for $500 includes two guaranteed tickets to the dinner. Sponsorships are a charitable contribution to the Conservancy less $50 per person attending.

Emil info@delawarehighlands.org or 570/226-3164 or 845/583-1010. Visit www.

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Community garden seeking gardeners

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AMASCUS, PA â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Galilee Community Garden opens Memorial Day Weekend for its second growing season for any who wish to garden organically. Ten-by-ten-foot plots are currently available and can be reserved on a first-come, first-served basis. The garden is on the grounds of the Unity Grange at 544 Galilee Rd. Both experienced and beginning gardeners are invited to apply.

Gardeners are asked to agree to practice organic gardening methods and not use chemicals on their plots. A vegetable plant exchange will be held on Saturday, May 23, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the garden.

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sponsored by the PEARL Center for Rural Ministry, an outreach of the Damascus Area United Methodist churches, in partnership with the Galilee Grange and many other community partners. Its goal is to provide a place for those who wish a garden can learn about organic gardening, grow vegetables for eating and flowers for beauty, meet community neighbors and find friendship. A large area is set aside to grow vegetables for the township food pantry and volunteers are welcome.

To reserve a garden, donate plants or garden tools to the Galilee Community Garden, or learn more about the garden, call Doris J. Swendsen at 570/224-4178.

SOUNDINGS: taking the pulse of the Upper Delaware Watershed High gage mark, feet 3/25 3/26 3/27 3/28 3/29 3/30 3/31

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Eagles vs. the elements

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he vernal equinox has arrived in the region, along with some subtle hints that winter is on its way out; temperatures in the 50s have occurred, but are still getting into the teens at night. March can bring all kinds of weather, mild one day and a blizzard the next.

For breeding bald eagles in the region, the possible harsh weather of March is a necessary evil. It takes 12 to 14 weeks for the adult pair to raise a newly hatched eaglet the size of a fist to a 12-pound immature eagle that is ready to fledge. Eagles must start reproduction early in spring to afford their offspring enough time to learn how to take care of themselves after fledge and before they are on their own.

This year, the southern eagles experienced some hardship due to a snow storm on the fifth of March. While it just grazed our region, it dumped several inches on areas of southern Pennsulvania. The Pennsylvania Game Commission (PGC) has sponsored a nest cam at a bald eagle nest at Hanover, and this nest cam showed an incubating adult almost buried by snow as it sat on a pair of eggs. Thankfully, the adults were successful, as there are now two newly hatched eaglets at the nest. You can watch these eagles and their young at the PGC portal at this tinyurl: tinyurl.com/merspua.

TRR photo by Scott Rando

From a safe distance (1,000 feet or more) and using a spotting scope, you may see an incubating eagle, usually just the head as they stay low with their breast in physical contact with the eggs.

This is a local nest.

This is the Hanover, PA nest during the snowstorm on March 5.

The adult pictured stayed there for the duration of the storm, and the eggs were protected from snow caving in on them.

This spring is showing a trend in our area of bald eagle pairs starting incubation an average of two weeks later than normal for a sampling of Delaware River nests, possibly due to the many bitter cold days during late winter and increased ice coverage on rivers and lakes. To our south, eagles start incubating earlier, averaging around three weeks earlier for southern portions of Pennsylvania.

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On March 25, the second of two young hatched in the Hanover nest. Barring any problems, you should be able to watch the eaglets progress into early June when they fledge.

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