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Honesdale has new mayor, council vacancy By LINDA DROLLINGER

ONESDALE, PA — At its April 14 meeting, the Honesdale Borough Council appointed John “Jack” Bishop to serve as mayor of Honesdale for the remainder of Ed Langendoerfer’s unexpired term; Langendoerfer resigned on April 1, citing long frustration with police department concerns, a fractious council and lack of progress on key issues. At the same meeting, absent Councilperson Tiffany Kominski tendered her resignation from the council by a letter dated April 14. Elected in November 2013, Kominski cited “good-old-boy” council politics as a barrier to resolving longstanding key issues. Council President James Brennan immediately refuted Kominski’s claim, saying that he had personally treated her with nothing but the utmost respect during her three-month tenure. The four mayoral candidates, Bishop, Sandra DeGroat, Michael A. Jones Jr., and Tina Pineiro, each addressed the council, providing some personal background, stating their reasons for seeking office and mentioning what they hoped to accomplish while in office. Three of the candidates are lifelong Honesdale area residents, Pineiro being the exception. Stating that she had lived in one location for all of her life before moving to Honesdale 10 years ago, Pineiro said she chose to live in Honesdale because of its exceptional character and quality of life. Noting that she has since observed a marked decline in that quality of life, she stated that she believes all of Honesdale’s challenges can be remedied. Bishop’s remarks summarized his view of the pressing issues currently threatening the borough’s welfare: the ascendancy of Wall Street at the expense of Main Street, high unemployment, a preponderance of low-wage jobs, rising crime, high cost of living, an increasingly high proportion of retirees and those dependent on public support—a collective portrait of the challenges currently faced by the nation as a whole—and failure of the council to reach consensus on reaction to those challenges. The other candidates echoed Bishop’s sentiments, all noting Continued on page 3

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This owl was photographed near the Abramsville Methodist Church on Callicoon Road in Damascus, PA in early April, and is part of a very large “irruption” of snowy owls into the United States this year.

Most snowy owls in half a century By FRITZ MAYER

EGION — According to the website www.project snowstorm.org, which is concerned with snowy owls, every few years, “for reasons that are not entirely understood,” a number of the raptors leave their winter ranges in southern Canada, and migrate down into the United States in an event known as an “irruption.” The winter of 2013/2014 produced an irruption of historic proportions, and there were more snowy owls seen in states stretching from Vermont to Tennessee than have been seen in perhaps 50 years. There were many sightings in the Upper Delaware Valley, including the one above, which was spotted in Damascus Township in early April. Residents in the area say this particular bird died, perhaps of starvation. The folks at Project SNOWstorm say starvation is not that common among snowy owls that fly south; they are

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more likely to die from collisions, consuming rat poison or from electrocution. Most accounts of this irruption say it is linked to a spike in the number of lemmings available as food for the owls last summer. There were so many lemmings in the region that snowy owls used the bodies of dead lemmings to line their nests as is attested to by a photograph featured on the Project SNOWstorm website. The abundance of food led to an unusually large number of chicks successfully hatching and fledging. Some biologists say this abundance of young owls lead to increased competition for food during the winter, but others say the cause of the irruption is not simple and involves other factors. In either case, the owls are making their way back north, and if history is any guide, the Northeast U.S. is not likely to see so many snowy owls again for a very long time.

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Tusten: ‘This isn’t Jerry Springer’ By ISABEL BRAVERMAN

ARROWSBURG, NY — Following the previous three meetings that were widely perceived as contentious, heated, and at which board members were shouting and arguing, Tusten councilman Tony Ritter drew up a resolution as a reminder of civil conduct. He presented the resolution at the recent Tusten Town Board meeting, held on April 8. The anti-bullying resolution states, in part, “the Town of Tusten intends to promote the social and economic well-being of its residents, employees, and employers; and that well-being depends upon the existence of healthy and productive employees working in safe and abuse-free work environments.” It resolves to “promote workplace protection against bullying and abuse, whether initiated by coworkers, employers, customers, or visitors.” Ritter said the resolution was precipitated by the last three meetings. He said that he did some online research and found that other town and school boards have similar resolutions and codes of conduct. “It’s our responsibility to be polite and to listen; we don’t have to agree all the time, this is democracy in action,” he said. “I don’t think people should yell, I don’t think people should insult. That was appalling, the behavior.” Later in the meeting, Ritter said, “We have to be a gentlewoman and a gentleman and let people finish sentences and not go off the deep end. This isn’t the ‘Hunger Games’ and the ‘Jerry Springer Show’ here.” This was met with applause. Councilman Ned Lang said he thinks the resolution is “ridiculous.” He said, “If you don’t like healthy discussion and you don’t like the American right of the First Amendment, that’s too bad. There is the option for Americans to discuss and give their opinions, whether you like their opinion or not. If you’re being talked over and you call that bullying, that’s just too bad.” Lang also said that he thinks all emails exchanged between town board members using town emails should be made available to the public. He mentioned an email exchange earlier when Ritter brought up the resolution. In the email, Lang wrote, “I guess the question that first comes to mind is why do we need a resolution of this sort? Is it because I dare to speak out and ask questions that need to be asked and answered. If debates are in your opinion, bullying, than you really have no idea what America is all about!” Councilwoman Jane Luchsinger said, “I am embarrassed that we have reached this level on this board, and that something like this has to be brought up and made into a resolution.” Adding to the conversation, Supervisor Carol Wingert said, “When you have a difference of opinion and have a civil discussion about an issue, or even a healthy round of debate, that’s one thing, and that’s proper and that’s how governance should be handled. To yell, interrupt, talk over, lie to, swear at, and be downright disrespectful and rude to fellow board members, other elected officials, town employees and the general public with an ‘it’s my-way-orthe-highway attitude,’ is another matter altogether and is not to be tolerated. That kind of behavior is disgraceful and appalling.” Ultimately, the resolution passed, with Lang dissenting. The next town meeting is May 13. A meeting to open the bids for the town solar panels will be on April 21.

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IN BRIEF Body found in Lackawaxen HAWLEY, PA — The body of a Hawley man was found by two trout fishermen on April 13. The Wayne County Coroner’s Office identified the man as Richard Calvitti who was 69. Calvitti had been missing since February 22, when PA State Police found his car in Bingham Park in Hawley. Police believed he was injured at the time because blood was found in the back seat of his car. Relatives said that he struggled with depression. The coroner said the cause of death was drowning and hypothermia was a contributing factor.

Motorcycle flees cops, crashes LEBANON TWP, PA — A motorcycle rider who was fleeing from PA State Police lost control of his vehicle on Niles Pond Road in Lebanon Township on April 10. Police say John Greaves, 51, lost control at a curve and went off the roadway striking several trees before being knocked off the motorcycle. Police say Greaves was attempting to get the motorcycle back up when the trooper arrived on the scene. Greaves was charged with eluding police.

Defibrillators in PA schools HARRISBURG, PA — Legislation is heading to Gov. Tom Corbett’s desk that will help ensure that every school in Pennsylvania has an automated external defibrillator (AED) that is up to date and ready to use. “This piece of legislation is especially close to my heart,” said Sen. Andy Dinniman. “For two years I have been working closely with the family of Aidan Silva, a seven-year-old who tragically passed away from sudden cardiac arrest in 2010, to pass this legislation.” Earlier this legislative session, Dinniman introduced Senate Bill 606, which was dubbed “Aidan’s Law” in honor of Silva. The language of that bill became House Bill 974, which was overwhelmingly approved by the legislature this week. The legislation calls for the commonwealth to create a registry of AEDs in public and private schools, including their age and condition. To assist schools without AEDs or with outdated AEDs, the Commonwealth will biennially issue an RFP for AEDs, negotiate a bulk-rate price, and then provide them to schools at cost. According to the American Heart Association, AEDs dramatically increase the chances of survival for people who suffer sudden cardiac arrest.

Bonacic backs Sullivan and/or Ulster for casino ALBANY, NY — While Sen. John Bonacic represents a large portion of Orange County, he does not believe one of the four casinos that will be licensed in the state this year should be located in that county. In a video posted on his website, he said the single casino, or two casinos if it comes to that, should be located in Sullivan or Ulster or both. He said the fact that a license to operate a casino in Orange County would cost some $20 million more than to operate one in Sullivan or Ulster, which are poorer with high unemployment, is a “signal to the applicants out there—it’s going to be more expensive and it’s going to be harder for you if you want to locate one in Orange County, and they [the New York State Gaming Commission] said clearly, if there’s not home rule local support, forget about it.” He continued, “I know in Southern Ulster and Sullivan County there is widespread support for casinos, so I know that component is not going to be a problem.

Rules for beer, wine, spirits updated ALBANY, NY — The New York State Liquor Authority (SLA) has approved new rules to help support the continued growth and development of New York’s farm-based producers of beer, wine, spirits and cider. The changes, effective immediately, seek to eliminate unnecessary paperwork and clarify standards on brand label registrations, authorize the sale of “growlers” for beer and cider, eliminate a $1,000 bond requirement for farm wineries, reduce costs for manufacturers and wholesalers with multiple licenses by allowing them to deliver all their products in one shipment, and provide guidance to the industry concerning the new “roadside farm market law.” In September 2013, Gov. Cuomo signed legislation to create new venues for New York wineries to sell their products by allowing roadside farm markets to sell wine manufactured and produced by up to two licensed farm wineries located within 20 miles of the roadside farm market. Because of confusion, the SLA issued guidance to the industry on how to obtain a license for these new venues. On April 8, Gov. Cuomo convened the state’s second Beer, Wine, Spirits, and Cider Summit. “The Governor’s summit focused on partnering with the state’s private sector producers so they can continue to create jobs and spur environmentally-friendly economic development,” said SLA Chairman Dennis Rosen. MEMBER NYPA • MEMBER NNA

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Selection of Sullivan jail design company underway By FRITZ MAYER

ONTICELLO, NY — Four county legislators have expressed a desire to go forward with LaBella Associates to oversee design and construction of the new Sullivan County jail, which has been ordered by the New York Commission of Corrections (COC). That is the choice of legislative chairman Scott Samuelson and legislators Kathy LaBuda, Jonathan Rouis and Ira Steingart. A fifth legislator, Alan Sorensen, said he was “leaning” in that direction. LaBella Associates had signed a contract with the county back in 2006 to design and build the new facility, but the Great Recession changed the county’s plans, and the jail was put on hold. As the economy is improving a bit, the process has been revived. A company called Goldberg Group Architects (GGA) was contacted to see if they could bring in the project for less money, and they said they could build a facility for $40 million. LaBella Associates made a new presentation in front of the legislature recently and said the cost

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Sheriff Mike Schiff explains his preference to go with LaBella Associates in choosing a firm to oversee construction of the new state-mandated Sullivan County jail. of their project could be pared down to $64 million. But lawmakers repeatedly said comparing the two plans was not comparing “apples to apples,” and that either company would build the jail that was dictated by the county legislature

and the jail committee. In the view of the four legislators, LaBella was the more responsible party. That was also the view of Sheriff Mike Schiff, who said that he had reservations about GGA, specifically that an estimate GGA had given him about the cost of one part of the project had been off by about 100%. Schiff said that he had checked into the other jails that LaBella had built elsewhere in the state and that there had been no problems with any of them. He also said that he wanted to avoid the pitfalls that some other large construction projects in the county had encountered, and pointed to Sullivan West High School as one example of a project that was plagued with problems after completion, and resulted in lengthy litigation. LaBella signed a contract with Sullivan County seven years ago for about $7 million to provide architecture and engineering services for the project. To date, the company has been paid nearly $2 million for pre-construction work. Sorensen said before he signed off on selecting LaBella he wanted to know how much of

Property revaluation in Lumberland By DAVID HULSE

LEN SPEY, NY — “If you get a little note in the mail, we’re not doing a heavy assessment. We’re just checking,” Supervisor Nadia Rajsz said on April 9 in prefacing her announcement of a property revaluation that the town is planning to begin late this summer. Rajsz said the town was not planning to spend a lot of money on the project either. “We’re not looking for a costly program. We have people in the office and we’ll do it section by section in August to check and compare with our inventory.” Assessor Judi Flieger said the value of the town’s property inventory value dropped 8% last year. Assessments are done by various percentages of market value by individual towns and cities. The state requires that properties be assessed at a uniform percentage of market value each year, but many municipalities go many years between updates of these values. Municipalities that follow state requirements receive partial compensation for these updates. To get state payments a town has to begin with a full revaluation in the first year of a cycle, Rajsz said. Lumberland assesses property at 100% of market value, which is “a credit” to Flieger, said Sharon Sparling, who is property appraiser. “We’re the only town in Sullivan County at 100%,” Rajsz added. As might be expected, Rajsz’s announcement was not met with universal approval. Richard Hotzler commented that “If any of the politicians had any backbone…” they would stop tax exempt organizations from “banking property that they don’t use.” Flieger also announced the May 27 date for this year’s Grievance Day for property tax assessments before the town’s board of assessment review. She advised that people planning to grieve

their assessments should do so in writing to allow her time to either recommend or argue the grievance. Town assessment rolls close and may not be amended after July 1, which is the beginning of the new tax year.

Other business In other business, the board heard grants writer Frank Schwarz announce that the town had been awarded a $50,000 grant through state senator John Bonacic’s office. The grant will fund safety concerns, energy conservation and records management. Separately, the board approved the $805 purchase of a semiautomatic .223 caliber Colt Model LE6920 rifle for the town constables. Rajsz said the recent “active shooter” drill at the Eldred High School had put the rifle’s purchase, which was tabled several months ago, back on the agenda. “Hopefully, it will never be used,” she said. In part, the board also: approved $1,500 for partial funding (with Highland) of a summer basketball camp at the high school; renewed the $16.23 per meeting compensation rates for the planning board and the zoning board of appeals; approved a $1,000 contract bid from John Traver for the summer river trash cleanup program and set a May 14, 7:15 p.m., date and time for a public hearing on proposed revisions to the town’s ethics law. They also approved a proclamation of recognition for five Boy Scouts of Troop 102, who have completed requirements and will be formally named Eagle Scouts, at an April 27 ceremony at Camp Champion. The five are Lumberland residents Timothy Worzel, Jonathan Santoro, and Jared DeLeon and Highland residents Julian Gottlieb and Matthew Donnelly.

that $7 million was the final design cost, and how much is construction oversight. Lawmaker Gene Benson said he had a concern about the construction company BBL Construction Services, which was part of the LaBella bidding team. He said an article dating to 2012 said there were a lot of problems with the company in the Hudson Valley region. Legislator Kathy LaBuda urged her colleagues to move the process forward because she said at some point the COC will demand action, and possibly close some or all of the cells at the current county jail. This would compel the county to house inmates at facilities outside of the county at a huge cost to taxpayers. Once the legislature makes a final selection, the design process will take another eight or nine months to complete. Once that is complete, the project will have to be bonded, and will almost certainly mean a tax increase in excess of the Albany-mandated 2% property tax cap. Schiff suggested county officials contact Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s office to attempt to have the cost of the jail removed from the tax cap equation.

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that Honesdale has known better times, and reiterating his wish for revitalization of Main Street. Bishop retired in 2013 from 12 years of service with the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry, his second career. Prior to that, he spent 31 years teaching special education in the Wayne Highlands School District, also serving as principal of the Lourdesmont School for Children. He accepted the council’s appointment with a gracious nod to the other three candidates, stating that any one of them would have been an equally worthy choice for mayor, and he urged them all to support Honesdale through service on one of the borough’s many committees. The council then disposed of two administrative tasks by passing resolutions to advertise for candidates to fill the council vacancy created by Kominski’s resignation and to bring the borough into compliance with state law regarding unclaimed property policy. State law stipulates that found property will be held in police or borough custody for 90 days. If unclaimed within that period, it will be turned over to the finder. Meeting minutes and full text of resolutions can be found at honesdaleborough.com.

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Cochecton raises tower fee schedule By LINDA DROLLINGER

AKE HUNTINGTON, NY — A light agenda at its April 9 monthly meeting allowed the Cochecton Town Board to address longstanding concerns about communication and wind towers and to map out spring cleaning and refurbishment programs. Upper Delaware Council (UDC) liaison Larry Richardson recapped a March 31 presentation to the council that outlined municipality rights and responsibilities regarding communications towers. Richardson stated that no municipality currently has the authority to preclude tower installations, but all have the right to stipulate tower number and placement. He pointed out that most municipalities are of the opinion that they must accede to communication service provider requests for a limited number of tall towers on elevated sites. That is usually the most efficient and cost-effective option for the service provider, but it often results in marred landscapes, obstructed views and some degree of ecological damage. The UDC claims that the cell towers recently approved for installation in the Damascus Township Delaware River valley are a case in point, maintaining that they

also fail to comply with river management guidelines. Richardson enumerated some of the many other options available, such as locating more towers on lower sites and/or attaching them to existing structures. This option could be extended to use existing telephone and electric line poles as well as public and commercial buildings. Following Richardson’s summary, board members voted unanimously to pass a resolution adjusting the planning board fee schedule for review of communication tower installation requests upward from its current $2,500 to $5,000. Councilmember Anna Story was absent. Richardson also urged the planning board to review current regulations regarding communication and windtower installations, with an eye to giving the town more leeway in the approval process. Supervisor Gary Maas introduced discussion on the town’s looming capital project: the sewer plant upgrade. Since the last board meeting, he has consulted with a waste water engineer, who advised that there are two purification systems that could serve the town’s needs while satisfying DEC stipulations. One relies on chlorine as the sanitizing agent, the other on ultraviolet light.

Fix the property or lose the contract

By DAVID HULSE

LDRED, NY — As the calendar moves toward the one-year anniversary of the Town of Highland Town Board discussion on repair or removal of an unsafe building in Washington Lake, the board on April 8 considered a new carrot-and-stick approach. The building in question is owned by John Lang. After a public hearing last spring, the property was officially declared unsafe, and the town advertised for bids for its demolition. In October, Lang disputed code enforcement officer David Keebler’s report that no plans had been submitted to the town for demolition or repair of the property. Lang then said, “The plans are there. I gave them to Keebler and he said they’re fine.” Noting Keebler’s earlier report that no plans had been received, Superintendent Andy Boyar said, “We have a dispute here.” Lang’s demolition permit for the property expired on November 18. With the onset of winter and other issues, the building issue appeared to go to the town’s back burner. Last week, Keebler, noting the difficult working conditions during the past winter, again reported that work at the site is not completed. In an apparently unrelated action later in same meeting, the board considered bids and the award of a contract for its annual summer river-shore trash-cleanup program. Two bids were received: one of $1,360 from Patrick Traver and the low bid of $1,300, from John Lang.

When the resolution came up, Boyar noted that the board was required to accept the bid of “the lowest responsible bidder.” He wondered aloud if a bidder who faces court action for violations of the unsafe building ordinance should be considered “responsible.” He said he was inclined to wait and see if the Washington Lake building issue was cleared up by May before taking a vote on the trash contract. The resolution was tabled. Lang did not attend last week’s meeting. In other business, the board accepted Highway Superintendent Tom Ebers’ recommendation to accept three bids received for highway stone; awarded a one-year heating oil contract for town buildings to Mirabito Energy Products; authorized Ebers to buy paving materials on the Town of Thompson’s blacktop bid; authorized Boyar to apply to the Eldred Central School for use of its facilities for a second year of a summer basketball camp; agreed to participate in the annual spring rubbish clean-up on May 17, subject to pending county approval for its participation; and approved payment of $92,000 for the highway department’s newly received backhoe. The board also heard VFW Commander Pete Carmeci announce a May 31 blood drive to benefit Marine Corps Vietnam veteran Pat Toro, who has been afflicted with a pre-cursor disease of leukemia and has required numerous transfusions at Orange Regional Medical Center, where he is being treated. For more information, contact town clerk Doreen Hanson at 845/557-6085, or Sullivan County Veterans Services at 845/807-0233.

The ultraviolet light system is preferable, in that it eliminates the need for storage and handling of chlorine, a hazardous material. Maintenance of the chlorine system will require regular replenishment of chlorine supplies, while the ultraviolet system requires only bulb replacement every two to three years. Estimated cost of the entire upgrade with new motor, new purification system, replacement generator and new motor housing is $80,000 to $90,000. Maas announced town Litter Pluck Days will run from April 26 to May 4. Beginning April 17, bags will be available for pick-up at 74 Smales Rd. Volunteers are urged to contact Anna Story at 845/932-6072 or astory@townofcochectonny.org, to state plucking location preference. Town clean-up days will be May 17 to 18, the weekend before Memorial Day weekend, when residents may bring bulk items for disposal to dumpsters located at the old town hall. In response to questions from the public, Maas stated that tires found abandoned on roadsides will be accepted for disposal. For full resolution text, meeting minutes, and litter pluck/clean-up day information, see www.townofcochectonny.org/.

Fire claims 17 trailers By FRITZ MAYER

HOHOLA TWP, PA — A fiery blaze swept through the Trails End community, destroying 17 trailers and causing a significant amount of damage, according to one witness and property owner who wished to remain anonymous. The witness said there were loud booms from propane tanks exploding and “it was very bad.” The smoke from the fire could be seen across the Upper Delaware River from Tusten Mountain. The witness said that, in the aftermath of the fire, she met a man who was more than 80, who had been bringing his children and grandchildren to the place for decades. The man began crying, which he said he had not done since his mother passed away. In speculating about the cause of the fire, he said, “We’re never going to get an answer.” The witness expressed concern that it has been started by electrical wiring; she said she had seen an employee installing cameras at comfort stations recently. A woman who answered the phone at the Trails End Property Owners Association said the office had no comment on the fire. A post on the Trails End website said, “Effective immediately, there is a burn ban until further notice. No outdoor burning (leaves, campfires) is permitted. On April 10 there was a fire within Trails End. The fire affected 18 lots—all property owners that were affected have been notified. Please abide by the burn ban for everyone’s safety. Thank you.” There have been issues with fires and access to the lots by town officials in the past. In 2008 fires destroyed three trailers and caused the death of a dog.

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The charred remains of a boat is all that’s left at one lot after a fire swept through the Trails End camper and trailer facility and wiped out 17 trailers. The Shohola Township supervisors at the time sent a letter to the Trails End board that read in part, “The fire that engulfed two recreational vehicles and partially damaged a third may have been caused by the overload of electrical current that was wired into the finished room which had insulation, air conditioning and electrical wiring and outlets installed in direct violation of Township Ordinance # 44 Section 528.16.” There was a long-running dispute between the township and the camp over zoning and the complaints revolved around charges that property owners in the camping community have added permanent structures like enclosed rooms and illegal wiring to the trailers and recreational vehicles that rest on the lots. The two sides reached a settlement agreement in 2010. The website says, “Trails End is a fourseason recreational camping community in Shohola, Pennsylvania, located in Pike County on scenic Route 6... Trails End, incorporated in 1972, encompasses 400 acres with 1,851 lots. Each lot is approximately 4,500 square feet and RVs up to 400 square feet are permitted as well as campers.”

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Bagel Festival aims for 15,000 By FRITZ MAYER

ONTICELLO, NY — It is hard to overstate the enthusiasm Jeff Siegel has for his baby—the Bagel Festival. Last year, in the run up to the first Bagel Festival, Siegel obtained resolutions from the village, the town, the county, the state assembly and state senate all naming Monticello the Bagel Capital. His marketing efforts led to an event that drew 5,000 people. At a press conference at the government center on April 9, Siegel said that, for a first festival, 5,000 people is “unheard of.” Attendance, he said, would more usually be in the range of 500 to 1,500. He noted that some in the county “chuckled” when he started promoting his Bagel Festival. But he said he is ex-

pecting 15,000 in 2014. And he said he’s aiming for 50,000 by the end of five years. He said, “I will get to that 50,000 people and no one will be chuckling, they’ll be happy and smiling and the tourism, commerce and job creation will be flowing.” He noted that this is a national event. Of the 5,000 that came last year, only 1,500 were from Sullivan County; the rest were from outside of the county and other states, and some from other countries. He said there are a couple of new items this year to help draw tourists. One is the creation of a seven- or eight-foot-tall bagel statue that will be created by Callicoon artist and welder John Cook. The bagel statue will be stationed on Broadway. Siegel said, “On the rear side of the bagel, which will be flat, people who come to the Bagel Festival in 2014 will have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to

sign their name on the back of the bagel. After the Bagel Festival is over we’re going to seal the bagel so that nobody else will be able to sign, and that statue will remain there forever.” Another attraction this year is the prototype for the first bagel machine made in the United States, which was created in the 1960s by Sullivan County resident Louis Wichinsky. While working on obtaining the metal for the sculpture, Siegel learned that the prototype for the bagel machine was in the possession of Quickway Metal Fabricators, who said they had tried to donate the machine to a museum but no one was interested. Siegel was interested, and now the machine will be on display at the festival in a clear case that will cost $1,000 to create. Siegel said that the cost of mounting

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Jeff Siegel unveils what is reportedly the first bagel machine made in the United States, which will be on display at the second annual Bagel Festival in August in Monticello, NY. this festival is $50,000, which is why he is seeking sponsors. So far, two of the biggest sponsors to sign on are Empire Resorts and Bethel Woods Center for the Arts. Go to thebagelfestival.org/event/ for more information.

New chamber official in June By DAVID HULSE

ONESDALE, PA — It’s been talked and written about since last December, but at midnight on June 1, a new Chamber of the Northern Poconos (CNP) will become a reality. The new CNP will include the merged resources of the 83-year-old Wayne County Chamber of Commerce (WCCC), the Pocono Lake Region Chamber of Commerce (PLRCC) and the Southern Wayne Chamber of Commerce (SWCC). Debbie Gillette, interim executive director of the CNP, told the county commissioners on April 10 that the start date coincides with state approvals for the chamber’s articles of incorporation. A mission statement presented to the commissioners said the CNP will be the “voice of business” in the region, inform consumers and advocate “for responsible growth, industry, local business and tourism, thus enhancing the region’s quality of life.” A joint meeting of the three chambers’ Wayne and Pike county members voted

approval of the merger on January 15 and presidents of the three chambers signed a consolidation agreement. Lorraine Kloss, an officer on the board of the PLRCC credited Todd Stephens, past president of the WCCC and Jim Shook, president of the PLRCC, with getting the merger ball rolling. “Sometimes you bounce an idea and sometimes they go away and sometimes they gain momentum. Now we’re at a great starting point,” Stephens said. Shook confirmed his role in the early stages, but said that all the offices have had a part. “We’re all united to benefit members more in everything we do,” he said. Gillette, who currently is executive director of the PLRCC, said the CNP will have a state-of-the-art website. The new chamber will be assessing bids for its first marketing publication, “Navigate the Northern Poconos.” The new guide, prepared by joint staff, will include all 725 members of the new chamber, Gillette said. Commissioners Chair Brian Smith expressed the commissioners’ pleasure in

past work with the chambers. “Everything that has been done has been positive.” Smith especially credited the chambersponsored Leadership Wayne program which, in instructing participants about county government, has provided “graduates who are messengers of the facts” about how government works. Smith compared the merger to county efforts. “That’s why we’re excited about the merger. We’re working for one Wayne County.” Gillette said bylaws for the CNP have now undergone “final revision.” According to a statement provided to the commissioners, the chamber’s new board will have 15 to 21 members, six each from each of the existing chambers. It will be “expanding from there,” Gillette said. The new chamber’s phone system will allow for combined services. Gillette listed “avoiding duplication of services” as a new goal. She did not speak to the continuation of existing chamber offices, but prior published accounts have stated that

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Gary Beilman, president of the Wayne chamber, left, Ann O’Reilly, president of the Southern Wayne Chamber, Debbie Gillette, executive director of the Pocono Lake Region chamber, listened as Donna Labar, executive director of the Wayne chamber, reported before the Wayne County Commissioners on April 10. all offices will remain. In other business, the commissioners proclaimed the week of April 6 to 12 as National Volunteers Week; endorsed a $60,000 PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources grant application for the D&H Canal Park at the old Lock 31, located on U.S. Route 6 between Hawley and White Mills; and approved a posthumous certificate of recognition for the family of former Wayne County Historian, Richard Eldred, who died in March.

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EDITORIAL

The Delaware River: it’s everyone’s water

e who live in the Upper Delaware River Valley are lucky. We get to enjoy the natural beauty that surrounds us as a part of our everyday lives. The rivers and streams, trails and open spaces—from greenway corridors and conservation areas to acres of rolling farmland that we sometimes take for granted—also draw economic value from tourism dollars that directly or indirectly support many local businesses and benefit our rural communities. Historically, the river helped upstream communities engage in commerce downstream all the way to Philadelphia (and later to New York City via the D&H Canal), and though the industry has changed, it remains true today that the river we value so much is an economic engine. Consider for a moment the Delaware River Basin (DRB) as a whole; the market value of economic activities attributed to river- and watershed-based assets are calculated to be worth $25 billion annually, according to a 2011 study (Socioeconomic Value of the Delaware River Basin in Delaware, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania, prepared by Gerald J. Kauffman, October 11, 2011). If one counts the natural capital value of ecosystem goods and services, for example forestland that stores and sequesters carbon and freshwater wetlands that filter clean drinkable water, etc. you can add another $21 billion per year (based on net present value, discounted over 100 years). The DRB’s water supplies, natural resources and ecosystems account for 600,000 direct and indirect jobs (2009 figures) with $10 billion in annual wages. For some time, there have been those in the Upper Delaware River Valley who have wished that our downstream neighbors, who are beneficiaries of the river’s natural assets (15 million people drink its water), would recognize its indispensible worth to them and invest in our upriver rural local economies. It is good news, then, that today our downriver neighbors are increasingly aware that the clean water they currently enjoy depends on how our

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upriver communities develop in the future. Apart from our neighbors, it is worth emphasizing that environmentally appropriate development will benefit our local communities, too. Now comes the downstreambased William Penn Foundation, a private foundation, which has announced an initial investment of $35 million in grants to dozens of organizations in the Delaware River watershed. Basin-wide, these funds are earmarked to support 46 named conservation and research institutions to work collaboratively in smaller clusters centered on eight sub-watersheds of the Delaware River. Fifteen million dollars over three years will go to develop projects, conduct research and to strengthen community outreach and organizing; $7 million is for restoration (projects like tree planting, stream bank stabilization and installation of best management practices on farms); $10 million is for protection activities (for targeted acquisition of land and conservation easements); and $3 million goes to the Academy of Natural Sciences for scientific monitoring of each project’s impact on water quality to inform continuous improvement. In our region, eight local organizations working in the Pocono-Kittatinny Sub-watershed Cluster will share $1.7 million; they are Delaware Highlands Conservancy, Pinchot Institute for Conservation, Pocono Heritage Land Trust, Nature Conservancy (PA field office), Trust of Public Land (NJ field office), Brodhead Watershed Association and East Stroudsburg University. Together they will work on 17 conservation projects aimed at preserving high-quality and extra-value waters and at supporting the permanent conservation of cold-water trout streams. Other grant-covered work for this cluster includes supporting local municipalities with land-use planning; stream monitoring projects and complementary research to provide the rationale for investment by downstream water utilities in source-water protection; and identifying critical landscapes, such as forested headwaters and greenway corridors deserving of protection. The Chesapeake Bay Program (CBP), established in the 1980s to address the severe pollution of the bay, holds a lesson for how a regional, basin-wide partnership can address water-quality problems. Through this program over the years, millions of dollars have been invested in the Susquehanna River Watershed to improve water

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quality to the benefit of farmers and other landowners, fishermen and recreational users, and countless others. The time has come for all stakeholders in the Delaware River watershed to work together, too, to preserve our own natural treasure. And because our river is in better shape than the Susquehanna was (or even is today), it may provide an even better model for future conservation. Preserving clean water is important work. Conserving open space, greenways and farmland is important work. Building partnerships, both locally and basin-wide, is essential to this work. The money offered through the William Penn grant is an important step not only toward preserving water quality, but also in helping protect the natural assets that make our region so special. Finally, the counties of the Upper Delaware River region need investment to fuel economic development, job creation, renewable energy production, agricultural market development, tourism promotion, recreational activities development, public access to land, infrastructure improvements, etc. We urge other large national and regional funders, public-interest organizations and governmental entities to invest in our region’s future. It is a win-win. Further, we urge our own local counties and municipalities to embrace this and other funding mechanisms and, whenever possible, to partner with others throughout the entire river basin—whether on conservation projects, land use planning or energy planning, landowner outreach and education and other projects. All of us, from the river’s headwaters to the delta, are stakeholders and must see ourselves as stewards of this essential resource. The water of the Delaware River is, after all, a shared, vital natural asset. As a friend of ours says, “It’s everyone’s water.”

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MY VIEW

ROOT CELLAR

By Isabel Braverman

By Kristin Barron

The first wildflower

The face of addiction in Sullivan County

few years ago my friend told me that we had friends who were addicted to heroin. I scoffed and said, “Well, I don’t know any.” Little did I know that a few years later I would know all too well. The scourge of heroin and other opioid and addictive substances has hit Sullivan County full force. I see it or hear about it often. And yes, I do have friends who are addicts or recovering addicts (although I’ve never touched the stuff myself, and don’t plan to.) Very recently, we lost a friend to addiction. He was one of the nicest guys you’d meet—funny and always seemed to be happy. I’m not sure many people knew about his struggle with addiction until his very unfortunate and sad death. He was 22 years old. The face of addiction isn’t what you think it might be. Many addicts lead productive and functioning lives. They have many friends, they have a job, they have relationships. They may be clean-cut. They may not steal (although many crimes in Sullivan County are drugrelated). They can be good people. What I am saying is, the stereotypical addict is no longer a stereotype. Sure, there are still those who can’t hold a job, look disheveled and unhealthy, and stay home and do drugs all day. But really, someone you know who seems “normal” could be struggling with addiction. Those who struggle with addiction often find themselves in and out of rehab (or jail) as they try to stay sober. This is very difficult. It’s easy to judge an addict and say “Why did you start in the first place?” or “Why can’t you just stop doing drugs?” If they could “just stop” then they wouldn’t be an addict. In fact, addiction was recently classified as an illness. I’ve heard many times that just as you wouldn’t judge someone for having cancer, you shouldn’t judge an addict (take this statement at your own discretion.) For those who are trying to quit, they are trying very hard—going to rehab, to NA meetings, to counselors, and trying to find a better life for themselves. Unfortunately, many lose the battle. Addiction has been all over the news lately with the death of Philip Seymour Hoffman. And it’s been in our news locally. Take these startling statistics into consideration: Overdose deaths from painkillers in New York City increased 233% between 2000 and 2012, and heroin-related deaths increased 84% between 2010 and 2012. Overall, overdose deaths now exceed motor vehicle deaths in this country. Addiction stories in the media are starting a conversation, which I think is a good thing.

We need to talk about it so that people can understand, as it’s a very hard thing to understand unless you’ve been there. It will hopefully also encourage addicts to come clean, both in talking to someone about their addiction, and by seeking help in getting sober. You can’t do it alone. You must have a support system. Sullivan County needs to wake up and realize that heroin is here and it kills. You can’t just “do it once;” it is a highly addictive substance. If you see someone who wants to try it, or is on the path to trying it, stop them before they start. Because once you start, it is a long road. There is help in Sullivan County; there are support systems, NA meetings, rehab and counseling. If you are afraid or embarrassed to ask for help, realize that although people may be shocked at first, they will do anything to help you. If you know someone who is addicted to heroin, or does any kind of addictive and deadly drug, you need to talk to them about it, before it is too late. You need to talk to them, or tell their parents, their friends, or someone who can help them. Do not worry that they might get mad at you. Even if they get mad and don’t want to be your friend anymore, that is far better than losing them forever to a fatal overdose. Chances are they may one day realize that you were right, and they will thank you for saving their life. After all, it only takes one time for a dose to be deadly. I’ll end with the words of the father of my friend who passed away from overdose. This is what he wrote on Facebook: “Please hear this, and try to understand. I know Zachary liked to party and have a good time, but please don’t make who he was about drugs and alcohol. He was so much more than that. I know that many of you are struggling with addiction and I implore you to get help, before it’s too late. Zach was recovering and fought like a warrior. Unfortunately, he lost the battle. Pay attention, it only takes one time and you can’t come back. What a shame, do you understand? I will never see my baby boy again. Don’t let this happen to you or your friends. Don’t devastate your families and friends. Remember my Zach for the beautiful human being he really was. A most unbelievable, caring, charismatic, charming, heartwarming, funny and loving child. Please, don’t let my son die in vain. He would want you all to be healthy, happy and alive.” [For an article on where to get help for addiction in Sullivan and neighboring counties, see page 12.]

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR ‘Guns don’t kill people, people kill people’ Last week, a teenager stabbed 20 people at a Murrysville, Pennsylvania, school. As I write, four of them remain in critical condition, but compared to what we’ve seen, this sounds like “good news.” We don’t have to imagine what might have happened if that kid had been armed with an AK-47. That scenario has become all too familiar. At this point, we have to be thankful for the smallest of blessings. “Guns don’t kill people, people kill people,” which is why we need to keep guns out of their hands. Anthony Splendora Milford, PA

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“fetid herb” is botanist Homer D. House’s perfect description in his 1934 book “Wild Flowers,” of our first wild plant to flower in spring. To be sure, my daughter and I smelt this plant before we saw the cowl—like flowers peeking up through the muck of the wet, forest floor. Skunk cabbage, a sure sign of spring, is now in bloom in our local swamps and wet woods. Following my cousin Robert Dirig’s detailed directions recorded 37 years ago, Lily and I found a patch of this intriguing woodland denizen this past Sunday along Old Route 17, west of the Riverview Cemetery in Hancock, NY. I had never seen skunk cabbage before—it is a bit uncommon locally. But thanks to Bob’s meticulous instructions, we walked right to the patch he had discovered in 1977. Patches are said to survive in the same spots for up to a century. There they were—like alien beings sprung from the mother ship. The plant’s tiny flowers are clustered on a club-shaped spike inside a hooded maroon, green and yellow mottled sheath called a “spathe.” The flowers emerge before the leaves, which appear in later spring and grow to the size of rhubarb leaves. You could say this plant has “powers,” too (adding to its B-film allure). The plant is capable of generating its own TRR photo by Kristin Barron heat, a phenomenon known as thermogenesis. The plant can The hood of a skunk cabbage maintain temperatures of up unfurls. to 15 to 35 degrees above air temperature even when the surrounding temperature is below freezing. This plant can actually melt the snow around itself. Although thermogenesis is rare in plants, it occurs in some species of the Arum (onion) family, of which the skunk cabbage is a member. The flower’s dark coloring may also contribute “dark-body radiation,” as tree trunks do, to melt snow at the foot. The reason for all this heat, of course, is to attract pollinators. The plant’s repellent odor also helps to attract insects for pollination even if it sends us running. The dried rootstocks of skunk cabbage can be used to make a cocoa-like flour that can be eaten, according to the Peterson field guide, “Edible Wild Plants.” However, the plant’s leaves must be thoroughly dried to be of any use as food. Apparently eating the raw plant can cause a burning feeling in the mouth. Strangely enough, native tribes are said to have used the plant as an underarm deodorant as well as for medicinal purposes. It is important to remember that skunk cabbage can be confused with the poisonous leaves of false hellebore, an early spring plant that sometimes grows side by side with skunk cabbage. While we are waiting for all our delicate beauties—the pink and lavender flowers of the silky-stemmed hepatica, the trillium and trout lily—remember to be on the lookout for the fascinating skunk cabbage. It is a true testament to survival and spring.

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COMMUNITY CURRICULUM

DEATH NOTICES

Literacy volunteers provide new classes

Informational session on feral swine

MONTICELLO, NY — Survival Spanish is being offered at The Literacy Center, 63 North St. beginning Monday, April 21 from 6 to 8 p.m. The class is held Mondays and Wednesdays, 6 to 8 p.m. for eight consecutive weeks. The cost is $130 per person for 32 hours of instruction. “Know Your Way Around Your Computer” is being offered every Tuesday for eight weeks beginning April 22 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the computer lab at the Literacy Center. Donation is $80; a $20 deposit is requested to hold your place. Class size is limited. Sign Language Class (American sign language) is being offered on Wednesdays, beginning May 7 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. for 10 consecutive weeks. The cost is $120 per person; a $20 deposit is requested to register. There must be a minimum of 10 people to hold the class. Call Literacy Volunteers at 845/7940017.

LIBERTY, NY — Feral swine, also known as feral pigs or wild boars, have become a nuisance in New York along with many other states in the U.S. The term feral swine can be given to any domestic pig that escapes or is released, a wild boar native to Eurasia, or crossbreeds between the two. An informational session offered by Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County, as part of the Catskill Regional Invasive Species Partnership (CRISP), will take place on Tuesday, April 22, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Gerald J. Skoda Education Center. Pre-registration with a non-refundable payment of $10 must be made by calling 845/292-6180 or emailing smd243@ cornell.edu. Feral swine are classified as an invasive species because they eat hard mast, out-competing the native species, kill livestock, and eat and destroy agricultural crops. Feral swine also pose a threat to humans by carrying diseases and displaying aggressiveness. They destroy wildlife habitat and foul water supplies.

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Richard Herbert of Jeffersonville, NY, passed away on Tuesday, April 8, 2014. He was 78. The funeral service was held on Saturday, April 12 at the First Presbyterian Church, Main St., Jeffersonville. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the First Presbyterian Church of Jeffersonville, P.O. Box 685, Jeffersonville, NY 12748 or the Jeff Fire Company, P.O. Box 676, Jeffersonville, NY 12748.

WAYNE COUNTY — The Wayne County Office on Aging is sponsoring the AARP Driver Safety Program. There will be several eight-hour sessions, taught by a volunteer instructor. Those completing the course will be given a certificate that is valid for three years. There will also be a four-hour classroom refresher course that is designed for drivers 50 and older. The non-refundable fee is $20 ($15 for AARP members). Class size is limited, so advance reservations are required. Call the Wayne County Area Agency on Aging at 570/253-4262 to make a reservation. The eight-hour sessions, 12 noon to 4 p.m. are in Honesdale on May 15 and 16, July 24 and 25; Hawley May 29 and 30, August 21 and 22; and Hamlin, September 18 and 19. The Honesdale Senior Center four-hour class, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. is on April 24, June 19 and September 19. The Hamlin Senior Center four-hour class, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. is on October 24. The Hawley Senior Center four-hour class, 1 to 5 p.m. are on April 16, June 11, October 8 and October 29.

Helen Lloyd Helen Lloyd passed away peacefully on April 8, 2014 at her residence in Bethany Village. A memorial service will take place on April 21 at 1 p.m. at Bryant’s Funeral Home, 1228 Main Street in Honesdale. Memorial contributions can be made to Women’s Club, the hospital Auxiliary, 601 Park Street Honesdale, PA 18431 and Hospice of the Sacred Heart, 600 Baltime Drive, Wilkes Barre, PA 18702 or email wecare@hospicesacredheart. org.

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RESOLUTION DRAFT SCOPE FOXWOODS CATSKILLS RESORT CASINO WHEREAS, the Town of Liberty Planning Board (“Planning Board”) is SEQRA Lead Agency for Foxwoods Catskill Resort, LLC’s (“Project Sponsor”) request for PUD designation of 672+/- acres located generally north of NYS Route 52 and east of Clements Road in the Town (“Proposed Action”); and WHEREAS, the Planning Board has determined that the Proposed Action may result in at least one signi¿cant adverse environmental impact and has required that an Environmental Impact Statement (“EIS”) be prepared; and WHEREAS, the Planning Board has received a draft scope of the EIS from the Project Sponsor, has thoroughly reviewed same and is required to initiate the scoping process set forth in 6 NYCRR 617.8; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution together with the draft scope shall be provided to all involved and interested agencies on the list attached; and, be it further RESOLVED, that a public hearing on the draft scope shall be conducted on April 22, 2014 at 7 PM at the Town Hall, 120 N. Main Street, Liberty, NY 12754, or at such other location as is designated in the notices of public hearing; and, be it further RESOLVED, that written comments to the draft scope will be accepted by the Planning Board through close of business on April 30, 2014; and, be it further RESOLVED, that the Planning Board Secretary shall forthwith publish this Resolution in the Environmental Notice Bulletin; and, be it further RESOLVED, that the Planning Board Secretary shall, no later than 10 days prior to the scoping hearing, publish this Resolution in the Sullivan County Democrat and River Reporter and shall cause the scoping hearing to be announced on the following radio stations: WSUL; WJFF; 97.3 and 102.1, and, be it further RESOLVED, that this Resolution together with the draft scope shall be ¿led with the Town Clerk. Motion made by: Judy Siegel Motion seconded by: Vincent McPhillips A roll call vote thereon as follows: Lynn Dowe, Chairman voting John S. Van Etten voting Denise Birmingham voting Vincent McPhillips voting Judy Siegel voting 70219-003v6 Dated: Liberty, New York, April 1, 2014

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CALLICOON, NY — The Western Sullivan Public Library will offer a series of career counseling workshops sponsored by the Ramapo Catskill Library System and the New York State Library’s Adult Literacy grant program. The workshops will be held at the Delaware Free Branch in Callicoon. The series includes a résumé building workshop on April 22 from 1 to 2:30 p.m., followed by individual career counseling sessions until 4:30 p.m. There will be a job interview workshop on May 1 from 5 to 6:30 p.m., followed by individual career counseling sessions until 8:30 p.m. Discuss your career needs and questions with the career counselor. Call the library to register at 845/887-4040.

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his is a picture of the hanger used for airplanes here in Narrowsburg, NY. It was in operation during the mid 1940s and was very active for several years thereafter. The airport was

located where Lander’s Campground is now located. A great many people in this area received their pilot’s licenses here. Thanks to Art Hawker for donating this picture.

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By Jane Luchsinger

he pansies appearing in some of the window boxes on Main Street can only mean one thing: spring is here. It seems a strange spring. Every now and then you see the remains of snow that was piled high from what seemed like constant plowing. Just ignore those reminders of our long winter and concentrate on the warm weather, spring bulbs peaking up, and get out in the fresh air. A word of caution for you gardeners: be careful not to overdo it. Sometimes you get reminders in the form of evening aches and pains that you have been raking a bit too long. Aches or not, this exercise is better than working out in a gym—indoors. Now speaking of bending and stretching, how about getting out there on Saturday, April 26 for some litter plucking? Here’s how it works; Litterpluck is all about cleaning up our roadways after a winter’s worth of unsightly debris collected over time.

Once again, the Narrowsburg Beatification Group will be coordinating the litter plucking effort for the Town of Tusten. You can come to the library parking lot on April 26 between the hours of 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. to pick up trash bags and gloves, and you can even borrow a reflective vest for your safety. Let the person on duty know what area you wish to litter pluck and off you go. Stay out as long as you wish, and return to the library with your trash. The Town of Tusten provides a dump truck that, by the way, is generally full at the end of the day. All that trash will be taken away and never seen again. A good feeling, and good exercise, too! If you aren’t able to litter pluck on Saturday, feel free to pluck any other day before Saturday and just drop off your trash at the library on Saturday. For more information, call 845/252-7400. Happy Spring Litterplucking.

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BUSINESS BRIEFS Wayne Health Pharmacy to offer Umpy’s grab & go eats

Dime Bank appoints Community Reinvestment Act Officer

HONESDALE, PA — The public will be able to grab a bite from one of Honesdale’s popular eateries in a new place, Wayne Health Pharmacy and Medical Equipment in the Stourbridge Professional Complex at Maple Avenue and Route 6. Camp Umpy’s Bagels & Stuff will now offer sandwiches, wraps and salads at the retail outlet. “We are pleased to forge this partnership with the owners of Camp Umpy’s,” said James Hockenbury, director of Ancillary Services at Wayne Memorial Hospital. “Today many of us are pressed for time, especially at lunchtime, and our new service offers a great option: food fast that’s a whole lot better than traditional ‘fast food.’ At the same time, they can get their prescriptions filled while shopping our extensive medical equipment service line.” The Camp Umpy’s Grab & Go fridge will be open the same hours as Wayne Health Pharmacy and Medical Equipment, Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Call 570/253-6770.

HONESDALE, PA — Paula Ralston Nenish, vice president and compliance officer at The Dime Bank, was recently appointed Community Reinvestment Act Officer. Ralston Nenish, Contributed who joined The Dime Bank photo in May 2013, is responsible Paula Ralston for the direction and Nenish oversight of the bank’s compliance management system including developing the compliance plan that covers compliance administration, monitoring, training, board reporting and complaint resolution. As compliance officer, she is responsible for ensuring proper adherence to the provisions of the Community Reinvestment Act so the goals of meeting the credit needs of the communities The Dime Bank serves, including low to moderate income neighborhoods, are met. The Dime Bank has been in business since 1905 and serves Northeast Pennsylvania. For more information visit www.thedimebank.com.

Combined Energy Services helps heat SPCA MONTICELLO, NY — Combined Energy Services (CES), a regional energy supplier, continues to help the Sullivan County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) keep its homeless dogs and cats protected and warm during the toughest winter months with its annual heating fuel donation. In March, CES presented manager Debbie Dittert and president Dana Hawk-Heimbach of the SPCA with a $2,500 propane gas credit. Throughout the winter months, the SPCA struggles to heat its kennel due to lack of proper insulation in the aging cinderblock building. CES also donated a cargo van to the organization this past fall that is being utilized to aid veterinary efforts, as well as rescue efforts in collaboration with

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Combined Energy Services (CES) co-owner Mike Taylor, far left, is joined by CES employees in presenting Sullivan County SPCA Manager Debbie Dittert, first row far left, and SPCA President Dana Hawk, far right, with its annual donation of $2,500 credit toward propane for heating its Rock Hill facility. the North Shore Animal League. The company also provides funding through its yearly “Fill Up for Furries” campaign each spring.

By Skip Mendler

Fifty ways (at least) to defuse a world crisis

orld events, no matter where, are no longer “remote,” and haven’t been for some time. Moment by moment, we can follow the search for a vanished jetliner over the Indian Ocean, or watch one country take a bite out of another along the Black Sea. Battles and disasters, once just abstract reports, take on specific human forms, with individual names and faces. This ability is a double-edged sword, of course. On the one hand, it’s good to be aware and informed about the world around us, but it can also be extremely stressful, if one has any empathy at all, to witness the sufferings of others and be unable to stop them. It was sometime in late 1990, I think, after Iraq’s invasion of Kuwait, but before the formal beginning of Operation Desert Storm, and the mood at Pittsburgh Friends Meeting one particular Sunday morning was somber; many Friends expressed their distress and frustration at not being able to do more to stem the rising tide of war. They reported how the widespread tension, apprehension and uncertainty in anticipation of the seemingly inevitable conflict were starting to invade personal lives and affect relationships. I remember being struck by how strongly people could be affected by a crisis, even if they were not directly or concretely being impacted by it. Part of this effect, clearly, was borne of a feeling of futility and powerlessness, of being at the mercy of uncontrollable events. The emotional and psychological toll of being in such circumstances is real, and in a sense, represents collateral damage, a spread of the original crisis. How could one avoid becoming oneself a victim, as it were, of a faraway war or calamity? Thinking about this during

Meeting that day, I was reminded of a book that had been recently published, and had been growing in popularity, a book on everyday environmental activism called “Fifty Simple Things You Can Do to Save the Earth,” produced by the Earthworks Group. What if we had something like “Fifty Simple Ways to Defuse a World Crisis?” (“Defuse” here means not “resolve,” necessarily, but something like “keep from blowing up completely.”) The list practically wrote itself as fast as I could scribble. The individual items seemed to group themselves, with some overlap, into five general themes: Don’t panic Educate yourself Connect and communicate Take action in your own life Speak truth to power I didn’t do much to develop the idea at the time, as other developments and life changes intervened. But after the crises in Syria and now Ukraine, I found myself thinking more and more about that old project, and it has occurred to me that not only are there undoubtedly more than 50 ways, but also that you, dear readers, know a lot more of them than I do. So I’ve changed the title slightly (adding the “at least” part), and I’m also setting up a WordPress site, 50waysatleast. wordpress.com, where you will not only be able to review the list and read my thoughts on each idea, but add ideas and thoughts of your own. (It’ll start small at first, with many a blank page, but it will grow over time as we work on it together.) It’s a pretty good bet, I dare say, that there are a few more crises coming down the pike, and some of them might be doozies. Sharing ideas will help us get through those coming crises much better, I believe, than hoarding MREs… or retreating into bomb shelters.

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ORGANIZATIONAL NEWS Safety poster and essay contest open to area youth

Nonprofit Innovation Award winner announced

Transition Honesdale offers film on hunger

Electronics recycling event at Home & Garden Festival

REGION — The Wayne/Pike Farm Bureau announced its 2014 Safety Poster and Essay Contest. This year’s theme is “Safer, Smarter on the Farm.” Four categories are available for entry. Children four to six years old can color a pre-printed picture of a cow in front of a barn. This coloring page can be downloaded at www.pfb.com/ safetycontests. Youth aged seven to 12 can design a poster no larger than eight and a half by 11 inches. The poster must contain a slogan of 10 words or less that addresses the safer, smarter theme. The essay contest is open to students 13 to 18 years old. Essays should be between 200 and 300 words. The final category, also open to students 13 to 18, is designing an original website. It must be created online at www.pafb.org/contest. The directions will be posted there. All contest rules and directions are posted at www.pfb.com/safetycontests. Entries must be received by May 1; mail to Wayne/Pike Farm Bureau Safety Contest, 622 Torrey Rd., Honesdale, PA 18431.

BETHEL, NY — On March 27, a packed crowd of leaders from the region’s notfor-profit sector filled the Event Gallery at Bethel Woods Center for the Arts as the Fourth Annual Nonprofit Leadership Summit got underway. They came to hear from key leaders in the nonprofit world about ideas for best practices and innovation, as well as to learn how new government regulations could impact their organizations. One of the highlights of the day was the presentation of the $5,000 Nonprofit Innovation Award. The award went to Hudson Valley Cancer Resource Center for its innovative free website hudsonvalleycancer.org, the only online directory that allows cancer patients in the 10-county Hudson Valley region to easily search national, state, regional and local resources for medical information and support services to help address concerns that arise during cancer treatment. There were two runners up for the award: The Youth Economic Group (YEG) of the Rural & Migrant Ministry for its Spark Storefront and North American Cultural Laboratory (NACL Theatre), for The Weather Project.

WAYNE COUNTY, PA — Transition Honesdale will conclude its winter film series this April with two screenings of the documentary “A Place at the Table” in Honesdale and Beach Lake. This film brings to the fore the issue of hunger in our country, where over 50 million Americans and more than one in four children don’t know where their next meal is coming from. “A Place at the Table” tells the powerful stories of three American families who manage to maintain their dignity even as they struggle just to put food on their tables. Actor Jeff Bridges acts as one of the spokespersons in this documentary, which addresses solutions to the challenging issues it highlights. The film will be shown in Honesdale at the Wayne County Chamber of Commerce community room on Wednesday, April 23 at 7 p.m. and at the Beach Lake United Methodist Church on Wednesday, April 30 at 7 p.m. Both screenings are free and open to the public, and light refreshments will be served. A discussion will follow the film screening at both locations, and participants can explore how to address the issue of hunger in our own communities. Visit www.transitionhonesdale.org or email lewis.barbara13@gmail.com for information.

WAYMART, PA — The Wayne County Builders Association (WCBA) will host a free two-day electronic recycling event, to help divert electronic equipment from landfills where they may contaminate soil and water, at the 2014 Home & Garden Festival Electronics Recycling event at Ladore Camp & Conference Center. Recyclables must be dropped off during the hours of 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, April 26, and between 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 27. Almost anything with an electrical cord can be recycled. There is no fee but donations are welcome and will benefit the WCBA. Appliances that contain refrigerant will not be accepted. Businesses and residents with a large amount of materials are asked to preregister for a designated drop off time. For more information or to pre-register, contact the WCBA at 570/226-4941 or info@waynecountybuilders.com.

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Nana’s House silent auction and reception ROCK HILL, NY — Nana’s House is a not-for-profit childcare center in Sullivan County. On Saturday, April 26 they will host a silent auction at Bernie’s Holiday Restaurant from 6 to 10 p.m. It will be an evening of food, entertainment and friendly competition. There are over 70 items from local and national companies including gift certificates, vacation packages and more. At the event, the Nana’s House staff and board will honor past board presidents and founders. They are Ingrid Borwick, past board president; Robyn Gerry, founder; and Suzanne Rhulen Loughlin, founder and past board president. Tickets cost $35; $60 for a couple. Call Gail or Stephanie at 845/794-3826 or email stephanie@nanashouschildcare. org. Purchase tickets and/or make a donation online via credit card at www.nanashousechildcare.org/SilentAuction.html.

Food vendors sought for Grey Towers Festival of Wood MILFORD, PA — Commercial food establishments and non-profit organizations with proper certifications are encouraged to apply for an opportunity to provide refreshments at the annual Festival of Wood at Grey Towers National Historic Site. All food vendors must meet required health and safety guidelines. The two-day event, scheduled for August 2 to 3, attracts nearly 2,500 people to the historic estate. The event, which focuses on educating people about the many

uses of wood in our everyday lives and the importance of sustainable forestry practices, is sponsored by the U.S. Forest Service and numerous partners at the ancestral home of Gifford Pinchot, founder and first Chief of the U.S. Forest Service. Call 570/296-6061, ext. 161, or send an email to info@greytowers.fs.fed.us. Deadline for applications is May 1. Continued on page 13

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Getting help for addiction Understanding the problem [Paul Matwiow, LMHC, CASAC is a therapist and addiction specialist in private practice with an office in Callicoon, NY. Many of his clients face problems directly or indirectly related to issues of addiction from alcohol to other substances.] The River Reporter (TRR): How powerful is addiction? Why is it so hard to overcome? Paul Matwiow (PM): Addiction is an obsessive-compulsive disorder—the obsession to use and the actual compulsive use of the substance(s). With treatment, addiction can go into remission. The obsession can go into the back of the mind, if you will, and recovery takes its place in the front of the mind, but there is always the possibility that the obsession can later rear its head. We don’t cure addiction; we hopefully get it into remission and keep it there. A lot of people don’t understand this, that addiction is a chronic condition. A person in recovery might say, “I haven’t drunk for three years,” or “I haven’t used drugs in two years. Life is better. I know the pain of active addiction,” and yet there comes a moment when somehow the person rationalizes picking up a drink or a drug again. Say there’s a celebration, or there’s a tragedy, or it’s a sunny day, and in that moment, there’s a blank spot where all of the pain of active addiction and all of the positive aspects of recovery are pushed aside, and there again is a drink in hand, a pill in the mouth, a needle in the arm. That’s the tremendous power of the obsession to use. Addiction is a progressive illness. In brain images and scans we see that when somebody uses for a considerable time, changes happen in the brain. In simplistic terms, the brain lays down new wiring. The brain learns to operate in the presence of these substances, and it can adapt so well that eventually your body physically needs it. In fact, if you don’t give the body that particular drug or alcohol, it’s going to go through withdrawal. The body needs it to function. TRR: With the hard drugs we’re seeing now—heroin and oxycodone—is that physical addiction even more powerful? PM: The rate of addiction, the body’s cellular adaptation to the presence of drugs varies substance to substance. Yes, the opiates are very addictive—heroin, Vicodin, Percocet and the other opiate derivatives. This may sound odd to say, but on one level I’d rather have a crack addiction than an alcohol addiction because in general I’m going to get addicted much more quickly, I’m going to hit a bottom quicker, and hopefully I’m going to do something about it quicker. Some drugs like alcohol can have a much, much slower progression; it can creep up initially unnoticed, sometimes for years, added in the fact that it’s legal and it’s a cultural norm to drink. So in general yes, some drugs like the opiates can act more quickly in the development of addiction. TRR: How do you work with people in crisis? PM: The first thing we do is a comprehensive evaluation in order to make an accurate diagnosis and then to

be able to make an appropriate treatment recommendation based on the person’s needs. The next consideration is, what are the available resources for the treatment recommendation? If someone needs to be in-patient detox, what is the best place for this person? If an intensive out-patient program is needed, where would I refer this particular person? Given the extent of the alcohol and drug problem in Sullivan County and the available resources here, we definitely need more services. TRR: What about a family that’s in crisis? Somebody’s just really falling apart because their loved one’s life is being destroyed. PM: Yes indeed; it’s not just the person using that has the problem; it affects the whole family. Whole systems— family, coworkers, friends—everybody is affected. One of the first things I recommend to the family is to engage in a self-help group, AlAnon or NarAnon, where they will get support from others going through similar challenges of coping with an addicted family member. There’s something powerful about not being alone in this. Additionally, supportive family counseling can be very helpful. Families need support, and they also need to set boundaries. This is a hard one, but the idea of setting limits, not protecting the person from their addiction (we’ve probably all heard the phrase “don’t enable the addiction”). That’s a tough one. I once worked with a family member of a crack addict and every time they came home, there was something missing—the TV, the microwave—and finally, this was not an easy thing to do, they changed the locks. And that’s not turning your back, that’s protecting yourself and helping that person, whether sooner or later, hit that bottom, when he or she has had enough and sees that “I’ve really got to do something about this.” Interestingly, if a family is taking care of themselves by setting boundaries this often prompts the person to seek help. TRR: Is there something else you’d like to say to be helpful to our readers? PM: I would emphasize this: address the addiction sooner rather than later. I would say that about any mental health issue, depression, anxiety, obsessive/compulsive behavior, because they can be progressive over time. All experience and research show that the earlier one addresses a substance-use disorder the greater the likelihood of a positive outcome. I would encourage not only the user, but also the family to get educated both about addiction and the recovery process. The other thing I would emphasize is to remember that addiction is a chronic illness. In recovery, the compulsive use is in remission, the obsession remains, and without on-going attention to that reality, relapse can occur. This is one of the reasons why people with many years recovery continue to attend NA or AA meetings. And last of all, the good news is recovery is possible; there is help available. I urge people wrestling with addiction issues to seek it out sooner rather than later.

Where to turn

ULLIVAN COUNTY, NY — Sullivan County’s Department of Community Services (DCS) is mandated by law to develop and plan for services that meet the behavioral and health needs of the community. Under DCS’s auspices, SCADAS (Sullivan County Alcohol and Drug Abuse Services) provides an outpatient chemical addictions clinic. According to DCS Director Joseph Tudora, the number of clients at SCADAS is fairly steady, but “we are certainly seeing more opiate addiction.” SCADAS helps anyone who needs its services, including clients on parole or probation who have been referred by the county’s drug court. After an assessment and based on the severity of the person’s needs, SCADAS works with the client to find the appropriate treatment program. For services the SCADAS clinic cannot offer—medical detox, residential treatment programs, etc., referrals are made. SCADAS has a resources list of addictions therapists in private practice. SCADAS also counsels families on how to help things change at home. Finally, DCS is involved with the Prescription Task Force that operates through the county Public Health Department on a prescription drop-box program. Prescription pills can be dropped in these boxes—no questions asked—at the Fallsburg, Monticello and Liberty police stations.

Resources for help with substance abuse New York State Office of Alcohol and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) (www.oasas.ny.gov/), call 877-8467369 to talk to a trained medical professional, 24/7)

Sullivan County SCADAS, Liberty (out-patient clinic, substance abuse treatment for adults and adolescents) 845/292-8770 Action Toward Independence, Inc., Monticello (community-based independent living center, peer-support counseling and assistance, services for substance abuse, mental health & all disabilities) 845/794-4228 Arms Acres, Carmel (medical detox, in-patient and out-patient treatment for adults and adolescents & gender-specific drug and alcohol programs) 845/225-3400 Bon Secours, Port Jervis (“New Directions” hospital in-patient, medical detox, methadone; substance abuse services at 845/206-5305, rehabilitation services at 845/858-7234; alcohol and mental health services, plus physical rehab also available Catholic Charities, Port Jervis (out-patient treatment programs for adults and adolescents, family therapy available) 845/856-6344 Catskill Regional Medical Center, Harris (medical detox, referrals for in- or out-patient services) 845/791-0329 Daytop Village, Rhinebeck (residential substance abuse treat for men & women, group and individual counseling, educational services) 845/516-1042 as for Regina McMaster Dynamite Youth Center, Fallsburg (residential facility; group, individual and family counseling; GED program; outreach services to the local community) 718/376 7923 or (845) 434-3370 Middletown Addiction Crisis Center (MACC) (inpatient crisis center, medically monitored detox, treatment for men & women 18+, adolescents 16 & 17 with parental consent) 845/343-1443 New Hope Manor, Barryville (all-female

residential substance abuse treatment, pregnant women welcome, infant services available) 845/557-8353 R.C. Ward ATC, Middletown (in-patient treatment, group and individual therapy, women’s track, relapse prevention, family programs are offered, methadone. 845/341-2500 The Recovery Center/Sullivan County Council on Alcohol and Substance Abuse, Monticello, (residential program, out-patient clinic, daypatient services, programs for men, women and adolescents, half way house, supportive community living for SMART (Sober Men Achieving Recovery Together), medically monitored detox, relapse prevention programs) 845/794-8080 Renaissance Project, Inc., Ellenville (residential short-term and long-term treatment center, counseling) 845/647-6575 Restorative Management, Middletown, Newburgh, Port Jervis (intensive and non-intensive outpatient psychiatric services & relapse prevention) Middletown, 845/342-5941, Newburgh 845/5615783; Port Jervis 845/856-7576 Samaritan Village, Ellenville (residential treatment program, 647-8006; women veterans’ program, 845/647-4592; for general information, call 718/657-6195 Step One, Ellenville (intake assessment; outpatient counseling for chemical dependency for adults & adolescents; group, individual, family and couples counseling & support). www. step1ny.org; 845/647-5400.

12-step meetings Narcotics Anonymous (NA) meetings: use the find-a-meeting locator at this website: portaltools. na.org/portaltools/MeetingLoc/ and enter state and town for a list NarAnon (help for families) Monroe, 1st & 3rd Mondays each month, 7 p.m., Sacred Heart Chapel, 151 Stage Rd. Chester, Tuesdays, 7:30, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 101 Main St.

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Belle Reve resident celebrates 103rd birthday

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Crawford team wins Battle of the Books MONTICELLO, NY — On Saturday, April 5 the Battle of the Books team from the Ethelbert B. Crawford Public Library, The Novel Bunch, competed in the second annual Sullivan County Battle of the Books and came in first place. Team members Gabriel Megna and Britany Clark battled their way through three rounds of close competition. The battle, held at the Daniel Pierce Public Library in Grahamsville, included four teams from Grahamsville, and teams from Eldred, Livingston Manor and Monticello. Each team was made up of kids in grades six to 12 who read the same five books for the battle and answered questions on them. The Novel Bunch came in first place, followed by Livingston Manor Free Library in second and a team from Daniel Pierce Public Library in third. All participants went home with two books, donated by the participating libraries.

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The Novel Bunch from the Ethelbert B. Crawford Public Library, Britany Clark, left, Peggy Ehrenberg (team coach) and Gabriel Megna, smile after winning first place at Battle of the Books. To join The Novel Bunch or for more information, call Peggy at 845/794-4660 ext. 5, or contact your local library.

Behavioral health professionals discuss depression with seniors HONESDALE, PA — “What do you do to relieve stress?” asked psychiatrist Rashesh Dholakia while addressing a group of seniors at the Robert J. Drake Senior Community Center in Hawley. Answers ranging from “shop,” “eat” and “spending time with grandchildren” ranked among the most popular during an educational discussion on depression in the elderly. Dr. Dholakia and Dorothy Walline from Wayne Memorial Community Health Centers (WMCHC) Behavioral Health Services, served as speakers for Wayne County Area Agency on Aging’s PrimeTime

Health Program during the month of March. Presentations were held in Hawley, Honesdale and Hamlin senior centers. Dr. Dholakia’s discussion stressed the importance of exercise, maintaining a healthy body weight as well as the benefits derived from positive social relationships. WMCHC offers outpatient behavioral health services in both Wayne and Pike counties. Inquiries regarding services can be made by calling Honesdale Behavioral Health at 570/253-8219 or Pike Behavioral Health at 570/775-4081.

MILFORD, PA — Belle Reve resident Sarah Dunn is living life to the fullest. She turned 103 years old on April 2, and the Belle Reve community and staff members were there to help celebrate. Dunn’s parents were born in Italy and she is a firstgeneration A merica n. They were very family-oriented and religious. She was one of eight children, and only has one brother still living, who resides in Texas. She was married and she and her husband enjoyed traveling around Contributed photo the world. They Sarah Dunn celebrates her 103rd birthday. lived in New York City and she worked as an executive secretary for an electric appliance company in Manhattan, but had to hide that she was married because married women at that time were not supposed to work. Dunn was an avid golfer during her retirement and she was the first woman in New Jersey to hit a hole in one. She has been a resident at Belle Reve since 2008. For more information, call 570/409-9191, or visit www.bellerevesl.com.

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IBERTY, NY — Youth over the age of eight and their families are invited on an after-school Earth Day adventure in the forest. Trailkeeper.org will offer “Treasures on Turtle Trail” for families on Tuesday, April 22 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. in celebration of Earth Day. It will be held at Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) Sullivan County’s Turtle Spring Nature Trail. Participants will begin the journey by meeting in the CCE Gerald J. Skoda Extension Education Center building for a brief overview of the activity. Nicole Slevin, CCE Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math (STEM) Community Educator, will present to families the process of geocaching and explain how groups will use GPS units to discover hidden treasures when venturing outside onto the nearby trail. According to the official Geocaching website, “Geocaching is a real-world, outdoor treasure-hunting game using GPS-enabled devices. Participants

navigate to a specific set of GPS coordinates and then attempt to find the geocache (container) hidden at that location. The word Geocaching refers to GEO for geography, and to CACHING, the process of hiding a cache. A cache in computer terms usually refers to information stored in memory to make it faster to retrieve, but the term is also used in hiking/camping as a hiding place for concealing and preserving provisions.” Pre-registration is required in advance. Call 845/292-6180 or email nas96@ cornell.edu. A donation of $5 per family is suggested to help support 4-H Youth Development programs. Participants should bring appropriate clothing and footwear for easy to moderate trail conditions. Trailkeeper.org is a onesource outlet for hiking trails and public lands in Sullivan County with easy-toread, easy-to-access maps and facilities information and guides to hiking safety.

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n 1985, my husband and I relocated to the region from the city. After working in a variety of jobs, in 1995, I decided to return to my first love and go back to dog grooming. At the time, there were no groomers in the area, and I decided to start my own business. I had been professionally trained in pet and show grooming in Manhattan and had worked in many different shops in Manhattan, Riverdale TRR photo by Jonathan Fox and Yonkers. Dharma the Wonder Dog I never liked the assemblygets a bath and a haircut. line fashion with which dogs were handled in shops. I hated the practice of putting wet dogs into an enclosed cage and turning a hot blow-dryer on them to dry, so I decided to do things my own way. In my shop, there are NO cages, NO cage dryers, NO muzzles and NO slings. Mom and Dad are always invited and welcome to stay. I groom one dog at a time. The only time there is more than one dog in my shop is if they live together. I prefer to keep my prices reasonable so that my customers can afford to groom regularly. Since I started my business, I’ve tried to be flexible. I do my best to accommodate the individual needs of my customers. Some people prefer to bathe their own dog, so, I just cut their hair and adjust the price accordingly. There are people who can’t travel easily, or have too many dogs to travel with, so I provide a service where I go to their home and groom their dog there. For all my customers, I cut their dogs’ nails for free in between groomings. For others who need their dogs’ nails cut, I charge a nominal fee. They say, if you love what you do, you never work a day in your life. Fortunately, I love what I do, getting to work with dogs and dog people. My shop is located at 1641 Silas Tompkins Rd. outside Long Eddy, NY. Phone 845/887-4708 for an appointment.

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Two women, 12 instruments

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World Stage Series at Bethel Woods The World Stage Series presents music and performing arts from around the world with the goal of promoting respect for diversity and an appreciation of the arts in all audiences. World Stage Series performances are available for school audiences on school days and for youth, families and the community on weekend days.

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Linda Littleton, left, and Karen Hirshon of the folk duo Simple Gifts will perform at Bethel Woods on April 27 at 2 p.m.

said Littleton. “We’re both interested in educating our audience through music about some of these cultures. We both have a strong commitment to the whole concept of diversity and tolerance of other cultures. This is a very positive way to help lead people to that decision.” Their upcoming Bethel Woods performance represents the culmination of their year-long artist residency in Sullivan County. Since September 2013, Simple Gifts has visited Sullivan County five times. During this period, they performed and led workshops at local schools, offered professional critiques to local musicians, explored musical traditions with local synagogues and Jewish community groups, and met with and taught student musicians. They also provided an intensive training to the Hurleyville Ukulele Orchestra, meeting with the group four times over the course of the year. The orchestra will join them at their April 27 performance. Margaret Hughes is the director of educational initiatives at Bethel Woods. She said of their residency, “It’s been really great to bring music to the community

The women of Simple Gifts play 12 instruments collectively and enjoy playing a wide variety of musical genres, from folk to Klezmer.

for a whole year and we’re hoping that we can do more of this in the future. Bethel Woods is all about making the arts available and accessible to everyone.” Littleton and Hirshon agree with her. “The outreach aspect of the Bethel arts center has been wonderful for us,” said Hirshon. “We were going into the different communities and meeting people and letting them know what a rich heritage they have in the area and a willing arts center to engage people. It’s time for people to start getting together again in groups and enjoying each other, and folk music and arts centers are one of the best ways to do that.”

Name that instrument! The folk duo Simple Gifts plays an impressive amount of instruments. Below are a few that they know how to play. Can you name any of them? Answers are on the right.

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hen you go to a Simple Gifts concert, you can expect to hear a variety of musical genres played on a variety of instruments. Karen Hirshon and Linda Littleton, two of the women in Simple Gifts, say audiences will learn and they will also laugh. You, too, can learn and laugh with this folk duo when they play at Bethel Woods Center for the Arts on April 27 at 2 p.m. in the Event Gallery as part of the center’s World Stage Series. When you walk into the room you will see about a dozen instruments. There will be common instruments, like fiddle or guitar, as well as odder instruments, but you can expect to know what they all are by the end and know what they sound like. Prior to the concert, there will be a music activity for kids at 12:30 p.m., where they will learn how to play the spoons. Simple Gifts, which plays as either a duo or a trio (the third member is Rachel Hall), is based out of central Pennsylvania. They formed in 1989. Hirshon and Littleton each picked up the violin as her first instrument at 10 and seven years old respectively. From the violin, they moved on to many other instruments. Hirshon said that once you learn how to play one string instrument, it’s not difficult to play others. She became interested in folk music and learned to play the string instruments in that genre. Littleton said she began in bluegrass music and then became fascinated by world music. Now, there are 12 instruments in their repertoire. “Instruments seem to add themselves, they jump into our laps,” said Littleton, with a laugh. Hirshon added, “If someone gives you an instrument, you have to play it.” Drawing on an impressive variety of ethnic folk styles, this award-winning duo plays everything from lively Irish jigs and down-home American reels to hard-driving klezmer and haunting Gypsy melodies, spicing the mix with the distinctive rhythms of Balkan dance music, the lush sounds of Scandinavian twin fiddling and original compositions written in a traditional style. “Playing music from different cultures helps you understand the culture and the people from the culture,”

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ENTERTAINMENT BRIEFS Yarnslingers return for more storytelling

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Leroy Justice: Classic rock for modern times HAWLEY, PA — Rock band Leroy Justice will play at Harmony presents in the Silk Mill on Saturday, April 19 at 7:30 p.m. Jill Carletti, Managing Director of Harmony Presents, calls them “a classic rock legend in the making, displaying the kind of songwriting and arranging skills that have characterized our favorite American rock bands from Neil Young & Crazy Horse to the Allman Brothers Band while filled with powerhouse grooves and a strong rhythm section.” Tickets cost $16 in advance and $20 at the door. Tickets can be purchased in advance online at www.harmonypresents.com or in person at AMSkier Insurance Agency. Cocoon caters wine, beer, snacks and mixed drinks and an advance ticket serves as a coupon for 20% off Glass Wine Bar & Bistro after the show. For more information, or help purchasing tickets, call Harmony Presents at 570/588-8077.

LIVINGSTON MANOR, NY — The Catskill Art Society (CAS) presents the storytelling group Yarnslingers at the CAS Arts Center at 48 Main St., on Saturday, April 19 at 7 p.m. This return engagement of “Yarnslingers: Memoirs” is part of a year-long collaboration with CAS featuring storytellers from all walks of life who share pieces of their biographies in monthly performances. From the surprising and heartfelt to the charmingly everyday, the tales of this diverse group reveal their individual idiosyncrasies, while uniting us in their common experiences. The program is an interactive workshop between its writers and audience members. All are invited to share their responses to the chapters after the show. The show runs approximately 85 minutes with no intermission. A suggested donation of $10. Advance reservations are highly recommended as seating is limited. Call 845/436 - 4227 or e-mail info @ catskillartsociety.org. Continued on page 21

RECRUITNY in SULLIVAN COUNTY RecruitNY is an ini a ve for Fire Departments throughout New York State to open their doors to the PUBLIC on SAT. & SUN. APRIL 26th & 27th to show the community what we do and encourage community members to join the ranks of their local fire department. RecruitNY has introduced thousands to the volunteer fire service thanks to departments that open their doors in this unified eﬀort to boost our ranks across the state. In Sullivan County, The Sullivan County Bureau of Fire, Sullivan County Fire Advisory Board, Sullivan County Fire Districts Associa on , Sullivan County Fire Chief’s Associa on and the Sullivan County Volunteer Firefighter’s Associa on endorse this project. Many fire departments in Sullivan County are hos ng open houses that weekend and endorse this worthy cause. See the list of local departments par cipa ng and please stop by . For more informa on go to www.recruitny.org

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By Jonathan Charles Fox

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hat was my thought process last week as I headed out the door to check in at the 2014 Green Tourism conference in Callicoon, NY (www.DelawareHighlands.org/greentourism), but in fact, it’s easier than one might think. That was one of the topics of conversation that came up when I stopped to chat briefly with working group coordinator Adrienne Picciano. Even though it was still early in the day, the conference was already being heralded as a success. “It all came about from a conversation with friends and folks at the Delaware Highlands Conservancy (DHC),” Picciano told me. “We thought the time was right to invite people and businesses from both sides of the river to get together. A lot of small, independent businesses don’t have the time or resources to reach out to others, and this conference gives us all the opportunity to convene, share ideas and band together as a unified group. Tourists don’t stop at the river; they cross the bridge.” With more than 40 vendors offering “green” products and services, 12 workshops and four green certificate trainings, over 200 registered attendees milled about the halls of the Villa Roma Conference Center, participating in a “Taste of the Region” reception, showcasing locally produced food and beverages and a farm-to-table luncheon featuring keynote speaker Laury Poland, president of the Finger Lakes Wine Country Tourism Marketing Association (www.fingerlakeswinecountry.com). I spotted Sustainable Solutions’ Stephen Stuart bobbing and weaving through the crowd and flagged him down, curious to know if he was leading a focus group. “No, I’m pretty busy making sure everyone is complying with our Memorandum of Understanding,” Stuart told me. Seeing the confusion on my face, he explained. “We just want to make sure that the conference as a whole is as green as possible,” he explained. “There are no Styrofoam cups here,” he continued, “you know, containers for cream and sugar, cloth napkins, recycling taking place… It’s the little things. Environmental responsibility has gotten a bad rap,” Stuart continued. “People are afraid of ‘Greenies,’ thinking it’s difficult to achieve sustainability and that we’re all fanatics. We want to dispel that myth.” Noting that there is already a “save the date” in place for next year (April 14, 2015), I made a mental note, whistled for the pooch and sallied forth. Glancing at the pup’s Blackberry, I saw that she had an art show scheduled,

Singers, comedy acts and musicians were among the 18 acts performing in the 28th annual Hortonville Talent Show last weekend.

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Photographer Nyssa Calkin, with son William, pose with her photo of his dog Mahkia at “Two Friends and Their Photographs” exhibit currently showing at Domesticities & the Cutting Garden in Youngsville, NY.

Contestants were thrilled to see the wonder dog return for a second year as guest judge at the annual Hortonville Talent Show.

Green Tourism Conference participants Stephen Stuart and Adrienne Picciano pointed out some of the “Many Shades of Green” (light sensors/food gardens) to be aware of during the first annual convention.

Master of Ceremonies Richard Ross celebrated 27 years of hosting the Hortonville Talent Show.

Photographer Brad Walrod makes frequent stops along the byways of the Upper Depaware River Valley to shoot nature scenes.

featuring photographs of dogs, so we steered towards Youngsville and Anne Hart’s “Domesticies” (www.thecuttinggarden.org), where she was presenting “Two Friends and Their Photographs” with Nyssa Calkin (the dogs) and Brad Walrod’s nature studies. Admonishing Dharma (the wonder dog) for not informing me about Walrod’s contribution to the show, I observed her indifference as we strolled in and perused the small gallery located in the back of Anne’s smart shop. While I cornered Walrod for a moment to discuss his beautiful landscape shots, I couldn’t help but notice Calkin chatting with Dharma. “I’m a little bit of a dog fanatic,” I overheard Nyssa say, “and my son William is the same way. But I’m also in the process of forming the Upper Delaware Film Fellowship.” When Dharma cocked her head in confusion, Calkin clarified. “It’s going to be a social networking group for photography enthusiasts in the region. I want it to be inviting to everyone, amateur or professional, regardless of their skill set,” she explained. “I’m hoping that as a group, we can share our passion for various aspects of the art form and grow together, contributing tips on how to capture images and our favorite locations.” Alerting Dharma that she had another engagement, she growled but acquiesced, understanding that she had another commitment as a judge for a talent show, benefitting the I.O.U. Thrift Shop in Callicoon, held each year at the Presbyterian Church in Hortonville, NY. Now in its 28th year, the show (and MC Richard Ross) have become fixtures in the community, drawing a dizzying array of local talent that cannot be seen (or heard) anywhere else. I was hoping someone would sing the Menken/Ashman tune “Somewhere That’s Green” from “Little Shop of Horrors,” but that’s about the only performance that didn’t take place that night. With 18 acts comprised of musicians, storytellers, comedy sketches, spirituals, folk songs and four-part harmonies, there was something for everyone and every act took home an award. “Look! There’s the dog!” I heard (more than a few times) as Dharma took her seat, joining fellow judge Carol Montana and sniffing a “bribe” from one of the contestants. “You created this monster,” Ross laughed. “Just accept it; she’s better looking anyhow.” To see photos of all of the acts from the Hortonville Talent Show, visit www.Facebook.com/theriverreporter.

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Wine tasting to benefit library HONESDALE, PA â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Wayne County Ford has offered its showroom for the Wayne County Public Libraryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s major fundraising event of the year. The seventh annual wine tasting event â&#x20AC;&#x153;In Good Tasteâ&#x20AC;? will be held on Friday, April 25 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Six wines will be paired with six tastings specially prepared by six local restaurants: The Alpine, Camp Umpyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Cocoon Catering, Ehrhardtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Waterfront Restaurant, Fiesta on Main and the Wayne Hotel. You can choose which wine to start with and what order to follow. For those who donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t enjoy wine, water and soft drinks are free, while beer will be available for a nominal fee. The buffet of finger foods is catered by Tick Tockâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Restaurant and supplemented with donations from other local businesses. In addition to the tasting, there will be two 50/50 raffles and a silent auction featuring local and student artists. Tickets cost $35 per person. Call 570/253-1220 or email tschwarz@waynelibraries.org.

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UpFront’s spring artist’s reception PORT JERVIS, NY — UpFront Exhibition Space will hold its “2014 Spring Artists Exhibition” on Saturday, April 19 from 6 to 9 p.m. There will be live music by Walt Edwards along with complimentary food and refreshments. The public is invited at no charge. Artists exhibiting include Kenneth Agnello, Thomas Augusta, Jutta Bishop, Claudia A. Bocker, Adrienne Butvinik, George Centamore, Jesse Clemente, Daniela Cooney and many more. This show runs through May 30. UpFront is open Thursday to Sunday from 12 to 5 p.m. or by appointment and is located at 31 Jersey Ave. Call 845/856-2727 or email Smsmedia@aol.com.

Contra dance returns to The Cooperage HONESDALE, PA — The Cooperage Project will hold the first contra dance of 2014 on Saturday, April 26 from 7:30 to 10 p.m. at The Cooperage, 1030 Main St. Contra dancing is energetic, fun, and a great way to build friendships and create community. Contra dance is a form of traditional American set dancing with long lines of couples facing each other. Over the course of a dance each couple moves up and down the hall, interacting with the other couples in their line. The steps themselves, which are simple and easy to learn, are similar to those used in traditional square dances. A caller first teaches the figures to be done in each dance, and then calls the dance as the music is played by live musicians. “Contra Dance” is a series at The Cooperage Project that takes place on the last Saturday of each month between April and December. This dance will feature music by The Ragtag Rutabagas with caller Laurie B. Come with or without a partner. Beginners are always welcome. Suggested donation is $10, kids under 15 admitted free. For more information visit www.thecooperageproject.org or call 570/253-2020.

HONESDALE, PA — Grace Episcopal Church will hold a special event on Good Friday, April 18, with a presentation of Giovanni Pergolesi’s musical adaptation of the sacred text, Stabat Mater Dolorosa, at 7 p.m. The Stabat Mater is a traditional inclusion in the Good Friday observances, typically used at the conclusion of observance of the 14 Stations of the Cross. Soloists Grace Hosie and Lisa van Muilekom will be accompanied on the organ by Rev. Edward Erb, rector of Grace Church. Pergolesi (1710-1736) wrote his setting of Stabat Mater shortly before his early death at age 26. Pergolesi is considered by many to be the Italian Bach or Handel. The public is invited to attend. A freewill offering will benefit the organ fund at Grace Church. For more information, call the church at 570/253-2760.

A Titanic dinner with author of ‘Titanic 1912’ MILFORD, PA — The Pike County Historical Society will host an evening in honor of the Titanic on Sunday, April 27. The Hotel Fauchere will host a dinner in the Delmonico Room. In addition to being the largest liner ever built, when the Titanic set sail it also hosted the most advanced culinary facilities of any ship of its time. The chefs for this Titanic-inspired dinner will recreate dishes enjoyed by the passengers in the first-, second- and third-class dining saloons of the big ship. Each course will be introduced with a discussion of the culinary history of the Titanic. The speaker, Ken Rossignol, will present his program at 5:30 at The Emerson House, located next door to the hotel. Writing true crime, maritime history and cruise thrillers occupies most of Rossignol’s time. As a maritime history speaker, Rossignol enjoys meeting audiences around the world and discussing the original news stories of the sinking of the Titanic and other maritime history topics. Luxury liner attire ca. 1912 is encouraged. The cost is $75 per person and tax and gratuity are included; beverages at additional charge. Ten dollars of each fee will be donated back to the Pike County Historical Society. Call for reservations, space is limited, 570/409-1212, ext. 150 or, email hillary. needleman@hotelfauchere.com.

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Household Items: Solid Oak Stanley Bedroom Set,Oak Co΍ee Tables,End Tables,Oak Dinning Room Table And Hutch,Kitchen Table And Chairs,Rugs,Bakers Rack, Pictures,Crystal Stemware,Fine China(Set For 12), Precious Moments Figurines,Glass Curio Cabinets, Wooden And Wicker Rockers, Jewelry,Flasks, Knives, China And Dish Set, Crystal Glasses, Old Books, Antique Quilts, Christmas Train, Recliner, Dining Room Set W/ Hutch, Childs Desk W/ Chair, Large Amount Of Craft And Doll Items, Sewing Items, Fish Tank, Christmas Decorations, Book Cases, Area Rugs,48 In. Tv, Antiques & Collectibles: Travel Trunk,Texaco Cans,Nail Keg,Crock,Wildlife Mounts,Old Bottles, Hunt-Helm Hay Now Fork, Knife Collection, Bell Collection, Crocks, Enamelware, Marble Top Side Table, Record Cabinet, Wicker Baskets,10Sp.bikes,Motor Scotter, Large Amt. Jewlery,Kodak Camera, Over 400 Boxlots, Tools And Equipment: Helm Ferris Hay Fork, Scythe, Bucksaw,Wiɞes,Metal Wagon Wheels, Cow Stanchions,Mud Pad,Plastic Bolt Bins,Mud Pad, Chain Saw, Circular Saw, Cordless Drill, Weed Wackers, Push Mowers, 27Hp Craftsmans Riding Mower [New Ex],Jd #412-12 3Pt.2 Bottom Plow,275 Gal.watertanks Metal Frame Food Quality,Zimmerman 3Pt. Bale Carrier,3Pt. Culivator,Skidsteer Bucket,Ford 3Pt.ȵail Finish Mower,Paslode Nailers Dewalt Tool Kit,Shelving, Choreboy Bucket Milker[Vac Type], Auctioneers Note: This Is One Of Our Largest Sales With Excellent Quality Consignments. No buyers premium! Consign Early For Best Advertising. Guaranteed Prompt Payment In 5 Days After Sale For Consigned Items.

HORSE AND TACK SALE

SATURDAY, APRIL 26TH 2014 @ 11:00AM

Starting With Tack At 11:00 Am Followed By Horses.

Come Spend The Day With Us! Already Consigned: Quarterhorse Mare Western Ranch Broke, 11Yr. Old Arab Stud Rides Nice, 4 Yr. Old Arab Mare If You Have Tack Or Horses To Consign Contact John At 570-493-6995. AUCTIONEERS NOTE: LARGEST TACK SALE IN NORTHEASTERN PA. • NO BUYERS PREMIUM! TERMS: CASH OR GOOD PA CHECK WITH DRIVERS LICENSE

Auction Sale By Order Of Bankruptcy Court Middle District Of PA Howell’s Flowers And Gift 2010 Ford Escape, Two - 2010 Ford Transit Connect, And All The Flower Shop Equipment

Saturday May 17, 2014 @ 10:00 Am 77 East Brown St, East Stroudsburg, Pa 18301 Vehicles – 2010 Ford Escape, Two – 2010 Ford Transit Connect Vans Flower Shop Equipment – Computers, Registers, Transport Flower Racks, Glass Racks, Large Counters, Flower Coolers, Cooler Unit, Air Conditioner, Phones, Desk, Chairs, Stools, Floral Foam, Wires, Ribbons, Boxes, Cards, Funeral Supplies, Paint, Hand Tools, Helium Cylinders, Teddy Bears, Balloons, Loose Plants, Glass Vases, Greenhouse Supplies No Buyers Premiums!!

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THE RIVER REPORTER

The River Reporter’s 19th Annual THE BEST BALLOT IS BACK!

We have revamped our ballot and it’s better than ever! We ask that you simply vote for the people, places or businesses that you think are the BEST. Thank you for your participation and we look forward to receiving your votes. If there is a category that we are missing, let us know! We will publish our 2014 WINNERS in our annual Readers’ Choice Awards “BEST” supplement in January 2015.

Good Luck to all!

BEST PLACES FOR FOOD & DRINK

2014 READERS’ CHOICE AWARDS

BEST BUSINESSES & SERVICES Auto Service Station _________________

New Business of the Year ______________

Bank __________________________

Pet Boarding/Pampering ______________

Child Care Provider__________________

Pet Grooming /Groomer ______________

Christmas Tree Farm _________________

Pharmacy _______________________

Eye Care Center ____________________

Photography Studio _________________

Elder Care Facility __________________

Plumbing & Heating Supply ____________

Emergency Room ___________________

Rehabilitation Services________________

Engaging Facebook Page ______________

Recycle & Transfer Station ______________

Fitness Center _____________________

Rental Center _____________________

BEST PEOPLE Accountant _______________________ Architect ________________________ Auto Mechanic _____________________ Baker/ Specialty Cakes________________ Bank Teller_______________________ Barber _________________________ Bartender _______________________ Builder _________________________ Butcher _________________________ Caterer _________________________ Carpenter _______________________ Car Salesman _____________________ Chef ___________________________ Chiropractor ______________________ Clergy __________________________ Coach __________________________ Custom Cabinetry ___________________ Dentist _________________________ Doctor__________________________ Electrician _______________________ Event Planner _____________________ Excavator ________________________ Friendly Staff _____________________

Green Developer ___________________ High School Athlete _________________ Holisitc Practioner __________________ Interier Decorator __________________ Landscaper_______________________ Lawyer _________________________ Law Enforcement Officer_______________ Local Hero _______________________ Massage Therapist __________________ Medical Specialist ___________________ Painter _________________________ Pediatrician ______________________ Plumber ________________________ Politician ________________________ Postmaster _______________________ Radio Personality ___________________ Real Estate Agent ___________________ Roofer _________________________ Teacher _________________________ Veterinarian _____________________ Waiter/Waitress ____________________ Web Designer _____________________ Yoga Teacher _____________________

Appetizers _______________________

Ice Cream Parlor ___________________

Funeral Home _____________________

Real Estate Office ___________________

Authentic Meal ____________________

Italian Restaurant __________________

Green Business ____________________

Salvage Company___________________

Bagels _________________________

Locally-Sourced Menu ________________

Hair & Nail Salon___________________

Septic Service _____________________

Bakery _________________________

Local Watering Hole _________________

Heating Fuel Company _______________

Spa or Personal Pampering_____________

Barbeque________________________

Lunch __________________________

Home & Garden Store ________________

Storage Center ____________________

Beer Selection _____________________

Martinis_________________________

Hospital/ Medical Facility ______________

Towing Service ____________________

Breakfast ________________________

Menu __________________________

Insurance Agency ___________________

Truck Center ______________________

Brunch _________________________

New Restaurant ____________________

Kid’s Camp _______________________

Tuxedo Rentals ____________________

Budget-friendly ____________________

Pasta Dish _______________________

Kitchen & Bath Store _________________

Veterinarian Clinic __________________

Buffet __________________________

Pizza __________________________

Maternity Unit _____________________

Well Driller ______________________

Candy Shop ______________________

Off The Beaten Path _________________

Modular Homes ____________________

Women’s Health Center _______________

Cheeseteak Sandwich ________________

Outdoor Dining ____________________

Chinese Restaurant __________________

Overall Restaurant __________________

Coffeehouse ______________________

- Delaware County __________________

Deli ___________________________

- Orange County ___________________

Ambulance Squad __________________

- Golf Pro _______________________

Desserts ________________________

- Pike County _____________________

Amusement/ Fun Park ________________

- Musician/Band ___________________

Diner __________________________

- Sullivan County ___________________

Animal Shelter ____________________

- Photographer ____________________

Dinner _________________________

-Wayne County ____________________

Art Gallery _______________________

- Potter _________________________

Dinner Specials ____________________

-Region _________________________

Atmosphere ______________________

Local Products:

Early Bird Specials __________________

Ribs ___________________________

Bed & Breakfast ___________________

- Beer / Spirits ____________________

Family Restaurant __________________

Romantic Restaurant _________________

Bowling Lanes_____________________

- Cheese ________________________

French Fries ______________________

Salad __________________________

Canoe Livery______________________

- Eggs __________________________

Gourmet Restaurant _________________

Sandwiches ______________________

Campground______________________

- Meats _________________________

Grocery Store /Supermarket ____________

Seafood_________________________

Chamber of Commerce________________

- Maple Syrup _____________________

Hamburgers ______________________

Soups __________________________

Chicken BBQ (Volunteer) ______________

- Wine _________________________

Happy Hour ______________________

Steakhouse ______________________

Cider Mill ________________________

Meditation Center __________________

Health Food Store __________________

Vegetarian Food Restaurant ____________

Civic Club or Organization _____________

Movie Theatre _____________________

Home Cooking Restaurant _____________

Wine Selection ____________________

College _________________________

Museum ________________________

Hot Dogs ________________________

Wings __________________________

Community Festival or Street Fair _________

Neighborhood _____________________

Conference Center __________________

Pancake Breakfast __________________

OFFICIAL "BEST" BALLOT ENTRY FORM

Dance Studio _____________________

Parade _________________________

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Day Trip ________________________

Penny Social ______________________

Jewelry Store _____________________

Fair ___________________________

Place to Hold a Prom ________________

Auto Parts Store____________________

Knit Shop________________________

Family Night Out ___________________

Places to Play Bingo _________________

Baby/Kids Store ____________________

Liquor Store ______________________

Farm Market______________________

Place to Take out of town guests __________

Boat Dealer/Rental __________________

Locally-made products ________________

Fire Department ___________________

Place to Take the kids ________________

Bookstore _______________________

Lumberyard ______________________

Golf Course ______________________

Playhouse Theatre __________________

Car Dealership ____________________

Medical Equipment __________________

Historic Site ______________________

Post Office _______________________

Clothing Store _____________________

Motorcycle Shop ____________________

Horseback Riding ___________________

Private School _____________________

Collectibles Store ___________________

Music Store_______________________

Hotel __________________________

Radio Station _____________________

Consignment Shop __________________

Novelty Shop _____________________

Law Office _______________________

Resort __________________________

Electronics _______________________

Outdoor Recreational Vehicles ___________

Library _________________________

Shopping Area ____________________

Farm Equipment Retailer ______________

Pet Store ________________________

Live Music Venue ___________________

Ski Lodge _______________________

Flooring Store _____________________

Place to Buy Art ____________________

Local __________________________

Special Area Attraction _______________

Florist __________________________

Pottery Studio _____________________

- Artist _________________________

Sullivan Renaissance Project ____________

Furniture Store ____________________

Speciality Store ____________________

- Author ________________________

Wedding Reception Location ____________

General Store _____________________

Sporting Goods Shop_________________

- Celebrity _______________________

Winery _________________________

Gift Shop ________________________

Tattoo/Ear Piercing Shop ______________

- Farm _________________________

Youth Center ______________________

Hardware Store ____________________

Vintage Shop _____________________

- Getaway _______________________

Youth Program ____________________

BEST PLACES TO SHOP Antique Store _____________________

Home Décor ______________________

Mortgage Company _________________

BEST OF OUR COMMUNITY

HOW TO VOTE: Pleast print clearly your choices for “THE BEST” from the categories listed. Best choices are limited to Delaware, Orange, Pike, Sullivan and Wayne counties. You may also VOTE ONLINE: www.RiverReporter.com/BEST HOW TO ENTER: NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Additional ballots are available at The River Reporter of¿ce at 93 Erie Ave, Narrowsburg, NY. Ballots MUST be complete and include full name, address and phone number of voter. All ballots must be received by December 18, 2014. Employees of The River Reporter and Stuart Communications are permitted to vote but not eligible to win prizes. Entries that are late, damaged, illegible or missing voter’s name will not be eligible. One entry per person. Mechanically reprouced or Photocopied entries are not eligible. A business, organization or person may win no more than three (3) categories. Winners will be chosen based on the number of votes received by December 18th, 2014. HOW TO WIN PRIZES: All ballots will be included in a random drawing for prizes. Drawing will be held in January 2015. No duplicate winners. BEST Winners will be noti¿ed in January 2015.

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WHERE AND WHEN Thurs., Apr. 17 Family Game Night at The Cooperage

HONESDALE — Family Game Night at The Cooperage, 6-9pm. Choose from a variety of games or bring your own. www. thecooperageproject.org

Film Forward: ‘The World Before Her’

BETHANY — “The World Before Her” at the Himalayan Institute, 7pm. Facilitated by Sheila Vaswani, teacher with 23 years of personal experience with the customs, history and culture of India. Part of the Sundance Film Forward Series.

JEMS meeting

JEFFERSONVILLE — The Jeffersonville Enhances More of Sullivan (JEMS) organization meets every third Thursday at 7pm above the village office in Jeffersonville. The group is comprised of people of all ages wishing to make improvements within their community. 845/482-5354.

Fri., Apr. 18 Bethany Library Easter egg hunt

BETHANY — Bethany Library hosts a free Easter egg hunt for children on the grounds at the library, 10am. Donations to the library are gratefully accepted.

Sat., Apr. 19 2 Franks’ Cafe free fellowship luncheon

NARROWSBURG — 2 Franks’ Café, a free lunch open to the public at St. Francis Xavier Church, 151 Bridge Street, from 12 noon to 1pm. Come for a meal and fellowship. 845/252-7437.

Easter Bunny hopping into Yulan

YULAN — The Yulan Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary is hosting a Spring Egg Hunt and visit from the Easter Bunny at the fireman’s field, 2pm. There will be crafts for children and goodie bags to take home. 845/557-6090.

Easter dance at Shady Lady

HANCOCK — Put on your bunny ears. It’s the first annual Bunny Hop at My Shady Lady, 7-11 pm. Your favorite oldtime rock and roll music from the ‘50s, ‘60s and ‘70s; with some country swing and a square dance or two for good measure. Terry Rockwell on keyboard. $9 cover ($8 w/bunny ears). Light refreshments available for purchase.

Easter egg hunt at Grace Lutheran Church

NORTH BRANCH — An Easter egg hunt for young children, older children and teens will be held at Grace Lutheran Church of North Branch, 10am. The congregation invites the public to enjoy this Easter fun for free.

Leroy Justice: Classic rock for the modern day

HAWLEY — Leroy Justice plays at Harmony Presents in the Hawley Silk Mill, 7:30pm. He displays the kind of songwriting and arranging skills that have characterized great American rock bands from Neil Young & Crazy Horse to the Allman Brothers Band. 570/588-8077.

Live music and dance

HANCOCK — Live music and dance

every Saturday night at My Shady Lady. Featuring Terry Rockwell on keyboard with variety music to please all: country, swing, oldies and goodies from the ‘50s ‘60s and ‘70s. Food available. Beer & wine only. Cover charge $9.

Post 1266 breakfast

WURTSBORO — All-you-can-eat breakfast at Post 1266 American Legion, 8-11am. Military style breakfast chow line prepared and served by authentic former military veteran cooks. $6 p/p. Benefits the Wurtsboro Memorial Day Parade and other community programs of Post 1266 American Legion. 845/8884958.

Spring waterfalls

DINGMANS FERRY — The melting snow and spring rains have raised the water level. Join PEEC and travel to some truly magnificent waterfalls, 1-3pm. Dress in warm layers, wear sturdy footwear, and bring a camera. $12. Call to reserve a seat in the van. 570/828-2319.

Steamtown National Historic Site celebrates National Park Week

SCRANTON — “Go Wild!” with National Park Week at Steamtown NHS. Begins with Entrance Fee-Free days on April 19 and 20, seasonal start of train rides with “Scranton Ltd” and new “Nay Aug Ltd” trips, National Junior Ranger Day on April 26, and special children’s programs at 1 pm on both Saturdays, April 19 and 26.

The Kazzrie Jaxen Quartet at The Cooperage

HONESDALE — The Kazzrie Jaxen Quartet at The Cooperage, 7pm. Standard tunes, jazz lines, originals, and occasional excursions into the abstract. Cash bar by the Hotel Wayne.

Sun., Apr. 20 Indoor flea market

PORT JERVIS — Indoor flea market held every Sunday at VFW Post #161, Owen Street, 7:30am-3pm. Table rentals $10 each. Refreshments sold. 845/8567633.

Steamtown National Historic Site celebrates National Park Week

Mon., Apr. 21 Community blood drive

YOUNGSVILLE — Community blood drive at the Youngsville Fire House, 2-7pm. Sponsored by Youngsville Firemen and Ladies Auxiliary. All donors eligible to win a $250 VISA gift card.

Free drawing at Port Jervis Library

PORT JERVIS — Celebrate National Library Week at the Port Jervis Free Library with a free entry in the drawing for a tote bag filled with gifts including a flash drive, free movie rentals, books and

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more. Tickets at the front desk. Details and info on registering for a library card at 845/856-7313.

from 5:30-8:30pm at the Jeffersonville Branch of the Western Sullivan Public Library. No registration required.

Wurtsboro. thebashakill.org, 845/7540743.

60’s and 70’s. Food available. Beer & wine only. Cover charge $9.

Mah Jongg at Manchester Community Library

Steamtown National Historic Site celebrates National Park Week

Breakfast buffet

LIVINGSTON MANOR — Breakfast buffet at the Masonic Hall, 94 Main St., 7-11am. Adults $8, child $5. Benefit Sullivan-StTammany Chapter #298 OES. 845/439-4458.

Narrowsburg Fire House open house

EQUINUNK — The weekly Mah Jongg game moves back to the Manchester Community Library on April 7, from 1-4pm. All are welcome from beginners to experienced players. Sessions are free. Instruction provided. 570/2248500.

Tues., Apr. 22 Cash Bingo

HONESDALE — Cash Bingo every Tuesday night at the Texas #4 Fire Co., Grove St., doors open 5:30pm, games at 6:30pm. $1,100 progressive jackpot, tear-offs, Bonanza, fish bowl, refreshments. 570/253-0782.

Steamtown National Historic Site celebrates National Park Week

Wed., Apr. 23 Literacy tutor training

Women’s Club of Honesdale meeting

HONESDALE — The Women’s Club of Honesdale will award this year’s scholarships to five seniors from local area high schools at their meeting at the Visitor’s Center on Commercial St., 7pm. The students along with their families are invited to attend a reception following the meeting. Also at this meeting the election of new officers will be held.

Fri., Apr. 25 Concert by folk singer Adam Miller WURTSBORO — One of the premier autoharpists in the world, Adam Miller will play at the Community Church of Wurtsboro, 7:30pm. He is a renowned American folksinger and natural-born storyteller. Presented by the Friends of the Mamakating Library Free. RSVP: 845/888-8004 or sign up at the Library.

MONTICELLO — New tutor training at the Literacy Center, 5:30-8:30pm. Continues over six consecutive Wednesdays: March 26, April 2, April 9, April 16, April 23, April 30. If you would like to become a tutor or know someone who does, call 845/794-0017.

Final Friday Comedy Night

Meeting of Long Term Care Council

Hawley Earth Fest & Species Parade

MONTICELLO — Meeting of Long Term Care Council in the Legislative Committee Room at the Government Center, 100 North St., 3-4:30pm.

Meeting of the Transportation Subcommittee

MONTICELLO — Meeting of the Transportation Subcommittee of the Long Term Care Council in the Legislative Committee Room at the Sullivan County Government Center, 1-2:30pm.

Open mic night at The Cooperage

HONESDALE — Open mic night at The Cooperage, 7-10pm. This acoustic-style open mic is hosted by Janet Burgan. Come early to sign-up. BYOB.

Steamtown National Historic Site celebrates National Park Week

Thurs., Apr. 24 Free GED Prep Class

JEFFERSONVILLE — Every Thursday

HAWLEY — Harmony Presents hosts Final Friday Comedy Nights at the Hawley Silk Mill, 7:30pm. Featuring comedians from New York, Boston, Philly and more. Tickets in advance at www.silkmillharmony.com/comedy.html. 570/588-8077.

HAWLEY — Hawley, PA invites you to join in the celebration of love for planet Earth. Local businesses and conservation organizations will be offering programs, activities, and events for a weekend of celebrating, learning, and exploring. www.hawleyearthfest.com.

Holy Ghost Tent Revival

HONESDALE — Holy Ghost Tent Revival at The Cooperage, 8:30pm. They deliver a fast-paced, horn-driven rock experience; crashing, oohing, wailing, and perhaps even shredding. thecooperageproject.org.

The Laugh Tour

LIBERTY — Stand-up comedy at Cracolici’s On The Green, 9pm. Featuring The Tonight Show’s Veronica Mosey. Hosted by Rich Kiamco. $15 online, $20 door. www.brownpapertickets.com/ event/630037. 845/747-4337.

Sat., Apr. 26 36th Annual Basha Kill Clean-up

WURTSBORO — Celebrate Earth Day: clean up the Basha Kill. Garbage bags provided. Wear boots, work gloves, insect repellant. Bring chair to enjoy picnic afterwards. Register 9:30-10am.; clean till 12 noon lunch. Sponsored/lunch provided by Basha Kill Area Association. Raffles. Haven Rd., off Rt. 209 south of

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Composting workshop

JEFFERSONVILLE — Composting workshop at the Western Sullivan Public Library, 12 noon. Composting kitchen and garden scraps, rich in nutrients, promote soil microbes that aid plant growth. Workshop led by Master Gardeners Nancy Schunk and Denise Frangipane from Cornell Cooperative Extension. 845/482-4350.

Contra dance at The Cooperage

HONESDALE — The Cooperage Project will hold a contra dance from 7:30 to 10pm at The Cooperage, 1030 Main St. Contra dancing is energetic, fun, and a great way to build friendships and create community. thecooperageproject.org.

Fly Tyers Rendezvous

ROSCOE — A day of camaraderie, reunion and fly tying at the Fly Tyers Rendezvous at the Rockland House, 10am3pm, sponsored by the Catskill Fly Tyers Guild. Silent auction from 10am-2pm. It’s free to everyone. Lunch can be bought from the Rockland House. 607/4986024.

Grey Towers Heritage 8K Run/Walk

MILFORD — Grey Towers Heritage Association’s second annual Grey Towers Heritage 8k Run/Walk. Registration begins 8am, race begins 9am. All proceeds go toward free public programs at Grey Towers National Historic Site. www.greytowers.org/race, 570/296-9625.

Hands of Hope prayer meeting

MILFORD — Pike County Hands of Hope prayer meeting at the First Presbyterian Church, 300 Broad St., 9-10am.

Hawley Earth Fest & Species Parade

Hawley Earthfest Concert: Jean Rohe & Maeve Gilchrist

HAWLEY — Jean Rohe and Maeve Gilchrist, songwriters and harpists, play at Harmony Presents in the Hawley Silk Mill, 7:30pm. For this show, on the occasion of Hawley Earthfest and the return of spring, they present songs full of nature imagery. 570/588-8077.

International artist exhibit

HAWLEY — A major exhibit highlighting the parallel lives of two international artists of the “Art Naïf” school will open at the Looking Glass Gallery at the Hawley Silk Mill. 570/226-0782.

Live music and dance

HANCOCK — Live music and dance every Saturday night at My Shady Lady. Featuring Terry Rockwell on keyboard with variety music to please all: country, swing, oldies and goodies from the 50’s

NARROWSBURG — Narrowsburg Fire House, 203 Bridge St., is holding an open house, 10am-2pm. Recruit NY is trying to help fire houses recruit new members. 845/887-4060 or email GBI@ hvcbiz.rr.com.

Nature Watch

WURTSBORO — 10am-4pm Sat. & Sun only. View nesting bald eagles and more through powerful telescopes. Nature Watch volunteers on hand answer questions about an amazing wetland. Fun for all ages. DEC boat launch across from 1131 South Road, Wurtsboro. Sponsor: Basha Kill Area Association, thebashakill.org, 845/888-0261.

Northern Tier Symphony Orchestra

HAWLEY — Northern Tier Symphony Orchestra at Wallenpaupack High School, 8pm. Program: “Crown Imperial March” by William Walton, “A Shropshire Lad” by George Butterworth, “Polka and Fugue from Schwanda” by Jaromir Weinberger, “Scheherazade” by Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov. Tickets $10/$5. 570/289-1090.

Pike-Wayne Earth Day Festival

HAWLEY — Celebrate Earth Day at PPL Wallenpaupack Learning Center, 10am3pm. Hands-on activities, games and events for all ages throughout the day. Free. Visit www.PikeWayneEarthDay. com.

Roast beef supper

NORTH BRANCH — The North Branch Fire Department 72nd annual roast beef supper at the North branch Fire House, 4-8pm. Adults and take outs, $11; children under 5 free. There will be raffles and door prizes.

Spring Fling Dance

JEFFERSONVILLE — JEMS Spring Fling Dance at Mullallys Bar, 7pm. Music by DJ Jim. Cash bar. Light refreshments. JEMS fundraiser to be used toward the rejuvenation of Jeffersonville. $15 for singles, $25 for couples.

Steamtown National Historic Site celebrates National Park Week

Tai Chi World Day Celebration

MONTICELLO — Tai Chi World Day Celebration is being held all over the world. The Monticello Tai Chi Club will be offering free classes, demonstrations, lecture and film, 12 noon. 845/794-3378.

Sun., Apr. 27 Christian Bluegrass Concert

RILEYVILLE — New Appalachia Gospel Bluegrass returns for 5th year at the Cold Spring-Rileyville Presbyterian Church, 2-4pm. 570/448-2301.

Lake Huntington Presbyterian Church

Pancake Supper April 26, 2014 5-7pm

Family Owned and Operated Since 1975 901 Main Street • Honesdale, PA 18431 Phone (570) 253-5881

Adults $8.00 children 5-12 $4.00 and under 5 free. Questions call Grace at 570-729-8247

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Classifieds Help Wanted Publisher’s Employment Notice – All employment advertised in this newspaper is subject to Section 296 of the Human Rights Law which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation, or discrimination based on race, color, creed, national origin, disability, marital status, sex, age, or arrest conviction record, or an intention to make any such preference, limitation, or discrimination. Title 29, U.S. Code, Chap. 630, excludes the Federal Gov’t. for the age discrimination provisions. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for employment which is in violation of the law. Our readers are informed that employment offerings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. PEDIATRIC HOME CARE. CNA / CHHA needed in Damascus and Milanville Call Stefanie at 610858-9769 or snobles@lovingcareagency.com. EOE Heavy Equipment Operator Career! High Demand For Certified Bulldozer, Backhoe And Trackhoe Operators . Hands On Training Provided. Fantastic Earning Potential! Veterans With Benefits Encouraged To Apply. 1-866-362-6497 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 Drive-away across the USA even if you don’t own a car. 22 Pickup Locations. Call 866-764-1601 or www.qualitydriveaway.com

Dish Washer Wanted Full or Part Time Contact Carol 845-557-8548

Want to reach 4.5 million New Yorkers with one phone call? Ask me how. Call Eileen at 845-252-7414, ext. 35

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TRUCK MECHANIC Must be experienced & qualified in heavy trucks and equipment. Must have own tools, be dependable and honest. FT positions open. FT salary $30k to $60k. Benefits available for career minded individual.

Call or apply @ Arthur Trovei & Sons, Inc. 845-856-1142

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is seeking stringers to cover municipal meetings in the Upper Delaware Valley. Send an email to editor@riverreporter.com or call 845/252-7414, ext. 28.

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

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Summer Employment Opportunity Town Of Lumberland The Town Of Lumberland 2014 Summer Youth Program Is Looking For Anyone Interested In The Position Of Summer Youth Program Assistant For The Science & Nature Program. This Program Is For Children 6 To 15 Years Of Age. The Town Is Also Looking For 2 Part-Time Aides To Assist With The Program. The Summer Program Is For 3 Days A Week, Tues. Wed. & Thurs. From 9 A.m. To 12 P.m. Each Day, During The Month Of July. Anyone Interested In These Positions Should Contact The Program Director, Darnell Prunka, At (845) 856-4724, After 4 P.m., As Soon As Possible. Virginia V. Horn, Town Clerk, Town Of Lumberland April 11, 2014

Drivers, Bus Drivers (CDL-P), Beach Helpers, Office / Cleaning. Good customer relations skills. Boat lifting ability for Drivers and Beach. Computer / phone / cleaning skills for Office. Indian Head Canoes. Call 845-557-8777 for application.

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The River Reporter is looking for talented freelance feature writers to cover the interesƟng people, places and happenings that contribute to making the Upper Delaware River Valley so special. Interested? Send a resume, a wriƟng sample of a feature story you have wriƩen and an idea for a feature story you think The River Reporter’s readers would like to know about. Send materials to Jane Bollinger, Managing Editor, The River Reporter, P.O. Box 150, Narrowsburg, NY 12764, or email to jbollinger@riverreporter.com

Prohibition Distillery, Roscoe NY is seeking part time tasting room staff to handle onsite merchandise sales as well as assist in facility tours. This position will be primarily weekends only(10-6) with the possibility of weekdays as the tourism season kicks off. Candidates must be 21 or over with references. Compensation- $10.00 an hour. Please call John @ 570-977-6546

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Business Opportunity

FARM COUPLE WANTED SALARY + % OF SALES Sullivan County vegetable farm is looking for a farm couple or family to help build a sustainable business. We have over a hundred raised beds, dome greenhouse, & young orchard. Would like to partner with a couple or family to build a biodynamic, organic produce business. We provide housing, small salary, plus percentage of sales. 845.557.0731 or rhiosrawenergy@gmail.com

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Legal Notice MAVEN AUTO SALES LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 2/12/14. Office in Sullivan Co. SSNY design. Agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to The LLC 5674 Route 42 Fallsburg, NY 12733. Purpose: Any lawful activity Freeman’s Floor Covering LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 2/19/14. Office in Sullivan Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to P.O. Box 975, 143 Sullivan St. Apt. 1B, Wurtsboro, NY 12790. Purpose: General. NOTICE CONCERNING THE EXAMINATION OF ASSESSMENT INVENTORY AND VALUATION DATA (Pursuant to Section 501 of the Real Property Tax Law) Notice is hereby given that assessment inventory and valuation data is available for examination and review. This data is the information which will be used to establish the assessment of each parcel which will appear on the Tentative Assessment Roll of the Town of Tusten which will be filed on May 1, 2014. The information may be reviewed, by appointment, in the Assessor’s Office at Tusten Town Hall 210 Bridge Street Narrowsburg, New York 12764 on April 25, 2014 between the hours of 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM and on April 28, 2014 between the hours of 7:30 PM and 9:30 PM. An appointment to review the assessment information may be made by telephoning the assessor at 845.252 3689. Dated the First Day of March 2014.Ken Baim Sole Assessor LEGAL NOTICE BUDGET HEARING AND ANNUAL MEETING AND ELECTION ELDRED CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Board of Education of the Eldred Central School District will

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hold a Budget Hearing at the Eldred Jr./Sr. High School, 600 Route 55, in Eldred, NY, in said district on Thursday, May 8, 2014, at 7 p.m. (prevailing time) for the purpose of the discussion of the expenditure of funds and the budgeting thereof proposed by the Board of Education for the school year July 1, 2014 – June 30, 2015. NOTICE IS GIVEN, pursuant to Section 1716 of the Education Law, that a copy of the statement of the amount of money, which may be required for the following year for school purposes, exclusive of public money, may be obtained by any resident in the District at the District Office, 600 Route 55, Eldred, NY, during the fourteen days immediately preceding the annual budget vote and election, between the hours of 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. (prevailing time) other than a Saturday, Sunday or holiday, together with the text of any resolution to be presented to the voters. A copy of the detailed statement of estimated expenditures will also be made available at the Budget Hearing to be held May 8, 2014. NOTICE IS GIVEN, that the Annual Vote upon the appropriation of the necessary funds to meet the estimated expenditures for school purposes for the 2014-2015 school year and the election of members of the Board of Education and any other business that may legally come before this meeting will take place on May 20, 2014, between the hours of 11:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. prevailing time, at the Eldred Jr./Sr. High School, 600 Route 55, Eldred, New York and NOTICE IS GIVEN, that any qualified elector who desires to submit any proposition to be voted upon at the Annual Meeting and Election, except as to a question or proposition required by law to be stated in the published or posted notice of meeting, shall file with the Board of Education a petition setting forth such proposition, not less than thirty (30) days (by 5:00 pm on Monday, April 21, 2014) prior to

the Annual District Budget Vote and Election and such petition shall be signed by at least twenty-five (25) qualified voters of the District. NOTICE IS GIVEN, that petitions nominating candidates for the office of member of the Board of Education must be filed with the Clerk of the District between the hours of 8:00 am and 2:00 pm, prevailing time and no later than Monday, April 22, 2014 at 5:00 pm. The following vacancy is to be filled by the Board of Education: One five-year term. Candidates for office of member of the Board of Education shall be nominated by petition and each petition must be filed with the Clerk of the District, and shall be signed by at least twenty-five (25) qualified voters of the District. The petition shall state the residence of each signer and shall state the name and residence of the candidate. No person shall be nominated by petition for more than one separate vacancy. NOTICE IS GIVEN that the following propositions will appear on the ballot: PROPOSITION NO. 1 Shall the following resolution be approved? The annual budget of the Eldred Central School District for the fiscal year 2014-2015 is hereby adopted and the requisite portion thereof to be raised by taxation on the taxable property of the School District is hereby authorized. PROPOSITION NO. 2 Shall the following resolution be approved? The Board of Education of the School District is hereby authorized to levy taxes annually in the amount of fourteen thousand dollars ($14,000.00) and to pay over such monies to the Board of Trustees of the Sunshine Hall Free Library. RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Eldred Central School District, Sullivan County, be authorized to make the expenditures shown in the budget presented by the Board of Education for the 20142015 school year. NOTICE IS GIVEN, that pursuant to section 2014 of the Education Law, Personal Registration of voters is required, and no person shall be entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting and Election to be held on May 20, 2014, whose name does not ap-

pear on the register of the District or who does not register as hereinafter provided, except a person who is otherwise qualified to vote and is registered under the provisions of Article 5 of the Election Law. The times and place of registration are set forth below, and any person shall be entitled to have that person’s name placed upon such register, provided that at such meeting of the Board of Registration, that person is known or proven to the satisfaction of the Board of Registration, to be then or thereafter entitled to vote at the school meeting or election for which such register is prepared. The Board of Registration shall prepare a register for said Annual Meeting and Election which shall include all persons who shall have presented themselves personally for registration for any annual budget vote and election or special district meeting or election and who shall have voted at any Annual or Special Meeting or Election or conducted at any time during the 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013 calendar years. The Board of Registration of the district will meet at the Eldred Central School District Office at 600 Route 55, Eldred, NY, Thursday, May 15, 2014 at 10:00 am to 12:00 pm prevailing time, to prepare the register of the School District for said Annual Meeting and Election and any person not heretofore registered shall be entitled to have his or her name placed upon such register, provided that at such meeting of the Board of Registration, he or she is known or proved to the satisfaction of such Board of Registration to be then or thereafter entitled to vote at said Annual Meeting and Election. NOTICE IS GIVEN, that Personal Registration may be achieved on any day, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. prevailing time at the Eldred Central School District Office, 600 Route 55, Eldred, New York up until Thursday, May 15, 2014. NOTICE IS GIVEN, that the register of the district, so prepared, will be filed in the office of the School District Clerk at the Eldred Central School District Office, 600 Route 55, Eldred, N.Y., where the same shall be open for inspection by any qualified voter of the district on each of the five (5) days prior to the Annual Meeting and Election, except

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

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Shohola 1st Floor enclosed Porch, large yard, kitchen, living room with fire place 1 bedroom, laundry hookup No Pets, No Smoking $525.00 a month 2 months security 570-559-7669

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Saturday and Sunday, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., prevailing time. Said register will be open for inspection at the Eldred Jr./Sr. High School, 600 Route 55, Eldred, NY during the hours of the Annual Meeting and Election. NOTICE IS GIVEN that applications for Absentee Ballots may be applied for at the Office of the District Clerk. If the ballot is to be mailed to the voter, the completed application must be received by the District Clerk no later than Monday, May 12, 2014 at 3:00 p.m., prevailing time. If the ballot is to be delivered personally to the voter, the completed application must be received by the District Clerk no later than Monday, May 19, 2014 at 3:00 p.m., prevailing time. Absentee Ballots must be received in the office of the District Clerk no later than 5:00 p.m. prevailing time on May 20, 2014. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 2018-a of the Education Law, qualified voters who meet the criteria for “permanently disabled” and are so certified by the Sullivan County Board of Elections, will receive paper ballots by mail. A list of all persons to whom Absentee Ballots shall have been issued will be available for public inspection in the office of the District Clerk on each of the five (5) days prior to the date of the Annual Meeting and Election, except Saturday and Sunday, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., prevailing time, and such list will also be posted at the polling place at the Annual Meeting and Election of members of the Board of Education. By the order of the Board of Education of the Eldred Central School District. Dated: April 1, 2014 Bonnie Robertson, District Clerk Eldred Central School District Eldred, NY

(1)Shall the tax appropriation to support and maintain the Western Sullivan Public Library for the year 2014-2015 be adopted, separate and apart from the Annual School District budget? Said appropriation shall be raised annually by a tax upon the taxable property of the Sullivan West School District and shall be an annual appropriation thereafter until changed by further vote of a majority of the electors of said School District and shall be levied and collected yearly as are other general taxes: and, (2)To elect two Library Trustees to fill the expired terms of Dorothy Hartz, Fremont Center, New York and Beth Peck, Narrowsburg, New York for a term of five (5) years commencing July 1, 2014; and,(3) To elect one Library Trustee to fill the one-year plus term, commencing on April 24, 2014 to fill the vacant Trustee seat created by the resignation of Keith Robisch, Cochecton, New York, whose term was to expire on June 30, 2015. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that copies of the proposed Library Budget including a statement of estimated expenses for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2014, may be obtained by any taxpayer of said School District beginning March 17, 2014 at the Delaware Free Branch, the Jeffersonville Branch and the Tusten-Cochecton Branch of the Western Sullivan Public Library during library hours. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that an informational meeting shall be held on April 14, 2014 at 4:00 p.m. at the Delaware Free Branch, 45 Lower Main Street, Callicoon, New York. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that petitions nominating candidates for the office of Trustee of the Western Sullivan Public Library must be filed with the District Clerk of the Sullivan West Central School District, Jeffersonville, New York, by no later than 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 25, 2014. All petitions must be signed by a minimum of 25 qualified voters of the School District. Petitions may be obtained at the District Clerk’s Office of the Sullivan West School District, Jeffersonville, New York between the hours of 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM when school is in session. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that pursuant to Section 2014 of the Education Law, personal registration of voters is required and no person shall be entitled to vote at the Special School District Meeting to be held on April 23, 2014, whose name does not appear on the register of said School District or who does not register as hereinafter provided, except a person who is otherwise qualified to vote and is registered under the provisions of Article 5 of the Education Law. The Board of Registration shall prepare a register for the Special School District Meeting, which shall include all persons who shall have previously registered for an annual or special district meeting or election held or conducted at any time during the 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013 calendar years. The Board of Registration will meet on Wednesday April 16,

Notice of Formation of Islandzen LLC, Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 3/24/14. Office location: Sullivan County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to Paul Jeanneret, 141 Rio Dam Rd., Glen Spey, NY 12737. Purpose: any lawful activities Legal Notice Notice of Special School District Meeting and Registration of Voters Notice is hereby given that a Special Meeting of the qualified voters of the Sullivan West Central School District will be held at the three branches of the Western Sullivan Public Library: (1)Delaware Free Branch, 45 Lower Main Street, Callicoon, New York: (2)Jeffersonville Branch, 19 Center Street, Jeffersonville, New York: and (3)Tusten-Cochecton Branch, 198 Bridge Street, Narrowsburg, New York, on Wednesday, April 23, 2014 between the hours of 2:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m., prevailing time when the polls will be open for the purpose of voting by paper ballot on the following: (1)PROPOSITION

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2014, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at: (1)Delaware Youth Center, Callicoon, New York; (2)Sullivan West Elementary, Schoolhouse Hill Road, Jeffersonville, New York; and (3)Tusten-Cochecton Branch, Narrowsburg, New York, to prepare the register of the School District for said Special School District Meeting. Any person not heretofore registered shall be entitled to have his or her name placed upon such register, provided that at such meeting of the Board of Registration, he or she is known or proven to the satisfaction of such Board of Registration to be then or thereafter entitled to vote at said Special School District Meeting of which such register is prepared. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the register of the School District will be filed in the District Clerk’s Office, in Jeffersonville, New York, where the same will be open for inspection by any qualified voter of the District on each of the five days prior to the day set for the Special District Meeting, except Saturday, Sunday and Holiday, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Said register will be open for inspection at the polling place during the Special District Meeting April 23, 2014. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that applications for absentee ballots for the Special District Meeting may be applied for in person at the Office of the District Clerk at least seven (7) days prior to the Special District Meeting if the ballot is to be mailed and no later than day before the Special District Meeting if the ballot will be picked up personally by the voter. Absentee ballots must be received in the Office of the District Clerk no later than 5:00 p.m. on the day of the Special District Meeting, April 23, 2014. A list of all persons whom absentee ballots shall have been issued will be available in the Office of the District Clerk, Jeffersonville, New York, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. on each of the five days prior to the day of the Special District Meeting, except Saturday, Sunday, and Holidays. AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the School District Clerk is hereby authorized to amend the Notice of the Special District Meeting and Election from time to time, as in her discretion, such amendment may be required .Dated: February 24, 2014MARGARET LUTY,DISTRICT CLERK

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 8, 2014 at 6:30 PM, for the purpose of presenting the budget document for the 2014-2015 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 2014-2015 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 May 1, 2014 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. 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 20, 2014 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 three-year terms, commencing July 1, 2014 and expiring on June 30, 2017, due to the expiration of the terms

of Angela Daley; Kathleen Meckle and Mary Scheutzow. B.To vote upon the appropriation of the necessary funds to meet the estimated expenditures for School District purposes for the 2014-2015 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 20, 2014, 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 JeffersonvilleYoungsville 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 21, 2014. 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: Angela Daley; Kathleen Meckle and Mary Scheutzow. 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 20, 2014. 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 16, 2014 and Wednesday, May 14, 2014 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 20, 2014, 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 20, 2014. 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 20, 2014. 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 13, 2014 By Order of the Board of Education Sullivan West Central School Margaret L. Luty, District Clerk

opened and read. 1.Two (2) Utility Terrain Vehicles for Sullivan County Sheriff’s Department (B-14-32) 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 18, 2014

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RENOVATE-CREATE CONSTRUCTION & DESIGN, LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 12/5/13. Office location: Sullivan County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Lionel Nazario, 175 Ocean Pkwy., Ste. 2B, Brooklyn, NY 11218. General Purpose. Notice of Formation of 213 Schenectady LLC. Arts of Org. filed with New York Secy of State (SSNY) on 4/2/14. Office location: Sullivan County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 16 Pine Lane, Loch Sheldrake, NY 12759. Purpose: any lawful activity. NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: SHREWD FOX BREWERY, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 03/27/14. Office location: Sullivan County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC, c/o William Lenczuk, 610 Proctor Road, Glen Spey, New York 12737. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. 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 25, 2014 at which time the bids will be publicly

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, May 2, 2014 at which time the bids will be publicly opened and read. 1. Replacement of County Bridge No. 359 On County Road 179A Over Beaver Kill, Town of Rockland(B-14-27) 2. ReBid II – Diesel Tractor for Hauling Heavy Equipment (B-1431) 3. P r o p a n e Ta n k s f o r Emergency Communications Upgrade Project (B-14-33) 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 18, 2014 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, May 2, 2014: 1. Re-RFP II- Dairy Processing Facility for Sullivan County (R-14-06) Specifications may be obtained from the Director at the above address. Dated: April 18, 2014 SECTION #206 - FOR FORMAT OF AFFIDAVIT. CATSKILL MOUNTAIN DAIRIES, LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 4/8/14. Office location: Sullivan County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Loren Wohl, P.O. Box 1020, 88 Rockhill Dr., Rock Hill, NY 12775. General Purpose.

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SPORTS BRIEFS

By Richard Ross sportsinsightsny.com

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ULLIVAN COUNTY, NY — When it comes to building confidence and momentum, there is nothing like getting off to a great start in a new season. And as warmer weather finally made its long overdue entrance, several local teams began their spring quests on an auspicious note. Sullivan West’s baseball team 2-2 (2-1 OCIAA) took two out of three from Liberty 1-2 (1-2 OCIAA) in an opening Division IV series. After their 10-6 home opener, they bested the Indians in game two 5-4 as Gavin Owen walked, with the bases loaded in a game that ended with five walks. Liberty avoided the sweep with a 4-1 home win as Andrew Phillips allowed just two hits over six innings of work. In softball, Sullivan West 1-1 (1-0 OCIAA) pounded Liberty 26-6 in a Division IV encounter. Brianna Bryant was threefor-four with three RBI. She also scored three runs. Tri-Valley 3-1 got off to a fast start with wins over Chapel Field and Livingston Manor before splitting a double header with Monticello in the Benny Chesnick Memorial Softball Tournament. Due to the postponement of the games from a week prior, Sullivan West did not participate as some of its players had left on spring break. Monticello won the first game 4-2, but the Lady Bears came back to win the second game 6-4. Emily DiToro was the winning pitcher and eighth grader Mikayla Clearwater led off the

game with a solo home run. Monticello is now 4-2 (1-1 OCIAA) with a league victory in hand over Goshen, the first time in 10 years that the Lady Panthers have vanquished the Lady Gladiators. The Lady Panthers will meet the Lady Bears again at Monticello’s tournament a couple of weeks hence. In track and field, Tri-Valley’s boys and girls easily bested Fallsburg and Chester in a home meet on April 9. The duel with Fallsburg was a league meet, while the encounter with Chester was non-league. Fallsburg had no first-place finishers among the boys. The scores were as follows: T-V 109, Chester 15; T-V 114, Fallsburg 24; Fallsburg 78, Chester 42. T-V winners included: 200: Mohib Khan 25.3; 400: Josh Winters 57.4; 800: Hauk Boyes 2:23.9; 1,600: Boyes 5:12.3; 3,200: Brendon Hasbrouck 12:05.7; 110 hurdles: James Tierney 17.4; 400 hurdles: Nate Bender 64.8; 400 relay: 49.0; 1,600 relay 4:04.5; 3,200 relay 10:12; high jump: Tyler Greffrath 4-2; long jump: Nick Rios 18-5.75; triple jump: Rios 33-2.75; shot put: Khan 37-1.25; discus: Khan 122-11; pole vault: Aidan Woolsey 11-0. The girls meet scores: OCIAA Division IV: T-V 78, Fallsburg 44; T-V 98, Chester 15; Fallsburg 84, Chester 19. Results: 100 meters: Candhace Forrest (F) 13.0; 200: Forrest (F) 28.5; 400: Sara Dertinger (TV) 66.1; 800: Sabrena Smith (TV) 2:44.5; 1,500: Ali Reynolds (TV) 55.7; 100 hurdles: Smith 18.9; 400 hurdles: Reynolds 1:21.9; 400 relay: 1. Fallsburg 56.8; 1,600 relay: 1. Tri-Valley 4:49.9; 3,200 relay: 1. Tri-Valley 11:36.5; high jump: Tiffani Suhm (F) 4-4; long jump: Smith (TV) 162.5; triple jump: Alexandra Brooks (TV) 27-5.75; shot put: Nyasia Harris (F) 31-7; discus: Melania Wilson (TV) 78-4.

“I start where the last man left off.” —Thomas Edison Photos by Richard A. Ross, sportsinsightsny.com

Tri-Valley’s Aidan Woolsey wins the pole vault against Fallsburg and Chester with a mark of 116. It was Woolsey’s first outdoor pole vaulting venture this spring.

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Monticello’s Taylor Spargo delivers a pitch in the Lady Panthers’ win over TriValley. Tri-Valley eighth-grader Mikayla Clearwater led off the second game against Monticello with a booming homerun to left center field. Tri-Valley won the game 6-4 after falling 4-2 in the opener of the Benny Chesnick Memorial Softball Tourney. The Lady Bears are 3-1; Monticello is 4-2.

Sullivan West’s Brianna Bryant had a big day at the plate in the Lady Westies’ 26-6 Division IV softball win over Liberty. She was 3-for-4 with three RBI and scored three runs.

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Sullivan West School Kindergarten & Pre-Kindergarten Registration Kindergarten registration will be May 12th and 13th. If your child will be 5 years old before December 1, 2014, please call the school at 845-482-4610 ext. 2158 to make an appointment. Information needed at the time of the call is the child’s name, date of birth, parent/guardians names, mailing address and phone number. After the appointment is made, a packet of information will be mailed to you to complete and return at registration time. Pre-Kindergarten registration will be May 19th and 20th. We have only one pre-kindergarten class for students who show developmental delays on the testing. The class will consist of 15 students. If your child will be 4 years old before September 1, 2014, please call the school at 845-482-4610 ext. 2158 to make an appointment. Information needed at the time of the call is the child’s name, date of birth, parent/guardians names, mailing address and phone number. After the appointment is made, a packet of information will be mailed to you to complete and return at registration time.

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he variables in fly fishing are considerable and perplexing to the beginner and experienced fisher alike. Deciding what to do in a given situation can be answered easily with about 10 years of trial and error. OR you can pick the brain of a seasoned veteran, already tempered by years in the school of hard knocks, and you will fast-track your learning. There are subtle “tricks of the trade” for almost every aspect of fly fishing. It starts with rod choice, reel set-up (right or left handed?), make and type of fly line, choice of leader, tippet type and size and best knots to use for all the connections. And we haven’t even gotten to what is most critical of all: fly selection. After all, it is the fly that gets the fish to bite or fails to. In 1892, Mary Orvis Marbury profiled 291 flies in her classic encyclopedia of fly patterns, “Favorite Flies and Their Histories.” Today that number has increased exponentially, giving fly fishers an almost unlimited number of choices. If all of this seems overwhelming, be comforted by the fact that you could get through a season with just a size 14 Adams fly and catch lots of fish. One of the masters of the Catskill waters reputedly does just that. My old buddy, fly fishing pundit and writer extraordinaire Ed Zern, observed that he had as many as 300 flies tucked away in his fly fishing vest. Mercifully, Art Flick came out with his “New Streamside Guide” in 1969, reducing the essential flies to just nine. Nine flies are all you need. “Oh great,” quipped Zern. “Now I carry 309 flies.” So, “what fly?” is always the question. A fishing pal came up with a unique way to find an answer. In his book “Trout Flies & Flowers,” Ivan L. Mahoney observed that “the blooming of certain plants coincides with the hatches of specific insects.” We all know that the insect hatches come in a

certain reliable sequence, or as Art Flick put it, “The may flies come back each year with the regularity of a great natural law.” Ivan observed that when you see pussy willows in the wet banks, or snow drops or even skunk cabbage whorls, it’d be a good time to tie on a Brown Stonefly, or a Wooly Bugger, or perhaps a Bead Head nymph. When you start to see early daffodils, you might want to tie on a Quill Gordon, advises Mahoney. Remembering these patterns gets easier with the passing years. They do repeat. Memorizing these hatches is not essential to having a fine day on the stream. You can certainly use your own powers of observation. Take a close look at the insects on the water and tie on the closest imitation from your fly box. Tip: keep a small aquarium net in your fly vest. Netting a passing sample is a lot easier than the near impossibility of trying to pick one off the surface with your fingers. Look your live sample over for size, color and conformity (underside too). The last resort might be to stop by the local fly shop and ask, “What are they biting on?” We have many fine shops along our rivers, and these pros really know fishing. Most often, advice on fly selection is freely given and you just might get a suggestion or two that could really make your day. Tip: Suggested flies for early April, according to Dennis Skarka of Catskill Flies in Roscoe, are small Brown or Black Stoneflies, Hare’s Ear and Prince Nymph (or as Dennis says, anything that looks like food). Oh yes, on the old question of reel set-up, right or left handed? Left is definitely correct, although the 50% of fly fishers who prefer right-hand retrieve aren’t wrong either. I invite you to email me at andyboyar@ gmail.com for comments and upcoming events.

SOUNDINGS: taking the pulse of the Upper Delaware Watershed High gage mark, feet 4/9 4/10 4/11 4/12 4/13 4/14 4/15

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Actual and avg. precipitation NYC watershed

Reservoir levels April 15, 2014 Cannonsville: 98.1% Pepacton: 97.6% Neversink: 91.2% Total: 96.9% Normal Total: 98.4% Total in 2013: 91.2%

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By Scott Rando

THE RIVER REPORTER

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week ago Thursday, the morning was chilly, but the forecast called for mild temperatures and sunny skies. I wanted to check out the Tusten trail and it promised to be a good day for a hike. Most of the way up the steep part of the trail, in a small pond near a seeping rock outcrop, I heard a harbinger of spring: an army of wood frogs. Wood frogs (Rana sylvatica) are one of the first species of amphibians to emerge during spring, sometimes being heard before the more common spring peepers. The call of a wood frog is more like a quack than a croak (listen here at www.twcwc.com/ sounds/woodfrog.wav) and you will hear these calls for only a week or two as small vernal ponds and other pools of water start losing their ice cover. The pond that I saw was right next to a rock ledge and still half covered with ice, and some of the frogs were sitting on that ice. Most of the other frogs were in the water calling or mating, their heads visible as they moved about between the shore and the ice edge in the middle of the pond. A female wood frog will lay from 1,000 to 3,000 eggs; females often lay their eggs communally. Egg masses over a foot in diameter are not uncommon. After about three months, small wood frogs emerge from the water and disperse to the forest; like grey tree frogs and American toads, wood frogs do not need nearby water in their non-breeding habitat. After two to three years, these young will return to the pond in the spring to breed for the first time themselves. Other than breeding time, wood frogs spend most of their time in the forest. They can vary in color from dark brown or grey to tan; a few individuals will display green patterns. The most prominent feature is a dark â&#x20AC;&#x153;robber maskâ&#x20AC;? that stretches from the snout, past the tympanum to the foreleg. At only three inches, they are not very noticeable, but you may spot them at any time during the warm months in their woodland habitat.

TRR photo by Scott Rando

This wood frog rests on a log as it gathers afternoon sun for warmth. Wood frogs do not burrow during hibernation. Due to glucose production by the liver, these frogs can withstand freezing without tissue damage.

Another vernal pond in the area yielded a number of wood frogs; wood frogs are considered explosive breeders, which means that their breeding cycle encompasses a very short time.

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FRIENDSHIPS DAY CAMPS FROST VALLEY YMCA Safe affordable fun for ages 4-16 including teen adventure camps and horseback riding camps June through August. Bus stops in Delaware, Sullivan & Ulster Counties.

JOIN US for an OPEN HOUSE April 27 â&#x20AC;˘ May 18 â&#x20AC;˘ June 8 Or contact us to schedule a private tour!

for boys & girls, ages 3-14

Open House! Memorial Day Weekend

Saturday & Sunday

May 24 & 25 11am - 2pm

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BEST KIDS CAMP

River Reporter 2008-2013

845-794-7620 Monticello, New York

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