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DA makes strong case for Naloxone Honesdale council reverses position on overdose antidote

By LINDA DROLLINGER

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ONESDALE, PA — Wayne County District Attorney Janine Edwards addressed the Honesdale borough council at its April 13 meeting to make plain the seriousness of the local heroin epidemic as well as the scope of legal and health implications stemming from it, and to dispel misconceptions surrounding Naloxone (Narcan) use as an opiate overdose antidote. Following her presentation, the council voted unanimously to permit borough police use of Naloxone, reversing its earlier decision to prohibit police use of the antidote.

Edwards began by saying that since she took office in 2012, she has addressed more than 100 community groups, sharing with them her firsthand knowledge of the current heroin epidemic and its ravages on human health and community. Citing alarming statistics that Edwards attributes directly to ever-increasing heroin abuse—since 2013, property crime has increased 500% and drugrelated felonies have increased 200%—she outlined heroin-abuse curtailment initiatives undertaken by the state and supported by the Wayne County district attorney’s office.

Pennsylvania’s Act 139 of 2014 was signed into law by Gov. Corbett and went into effect on November 29, 2014. The act provides for doctor-prescribed use of Naloxone by first responders to counter the lethal effects of opiate overdose. Specifically, Naloxone can restore in minutes the breathing of overdose victims whose respiratory systems have been suppressed by opiates. Since Act 139 went into effect, Edwards’ office has urged all Wayne County first responders to be trained and equipped to administer Naloxone and, to date, Hawley, Waymart and Lehigh municipalities have complied. Pennsylvania State Police will be trained and equipped to administer Naloxone as of May 1.

Edwards went on to discuss Naloxone, noting that it is a prescription drug (not a con-

trolled substance) provided free of charge to police departments by the DA’s office, courtesy of grant funding. It is stored at room temperature, has a shelf life of over one year, and comes in two-dose boxes complete with instructions for overdose detection and proper administration. Although there are several methods by which Naloxone can be administered, including nasal inhalation and hypodermic syringe, the boxes that police receive contain EpiPen auto-injectors like those commonly used to administer antihistamines for severe allergic reactions. The antidote is delivered by pressing the pen against the victim’s skin.

The Wayne County Heroin Prevention Task Force is another of Edwards’ initiatives. President Gerald Margraf and vice president Susan Frisch addressed the council, saying that bringing heroin abuse out of the closet is the first step to ending it. They also said that almost everyone knows someone who has been affected by opiates, even if they don’t know any heroin abusers. Many commonly prescribed pain medications contain opiates, and accidental overdose and addiction to those medications is on the rise. Frisch said, “Your grandmother could be the next person who needs Naloxone to save her life.” For more information about task force services and an upcoming meeting in the Hamlin fire hall at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 16, visit the group on Facebook.

In other news, two family-owned-and-operated businesses, Weniger’s Variety Store and Day’s Bakery, are closing after being fixtures on Main Street for close to 60 years. Mayor Jack Bishop presented both Weniger and Day families with Mayor’s Recognition Awards for long and distinguished service to the borough and beyond.

Also, the borough council will hold a special meeting May 4 at 6 p.m. to discuss where Coach buses should park while loading and discharging passengers.

NEWS: Mysteryland

CURRENTS: ‘I of the storm’

Festival gets its permits

NYC play comes to Tusten

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Finally flowers

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EGION — After a brutally cold winter that left a lot of snow on the ground, the snow is finally mostly melted and has filled the rivers and started to replenish the reservoirs. The melt has given way to bare earth. In a growing number of spots that earth is yielding tentative batches of crocuses and daffodils. The examples shown hear poked through the soil in front of a residence on Main Street in Jeffersonville.

The National Weather Service (NWS) said that, unlike the temperatures over most of the planet, the temperatures in the Northeast United States were well below normal this year. But the NWS says there’s a good chance that pattern is changing. The service predicts that after April ends, temperatures in the Northeast, including the Upper Delaware Valley are likely to be above average in most months through next winter, while precipitation is likely to be near normal through the same time period.

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Tightening veterans’ benefit applications

By FRITZ MAYER

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ONTICELLO, NY — A year ago, the Veterans Administration (VA) made headlines regarding revelations that sick and injured veterans were waiting months for treatment, and although Congress gave the VA more than $16 billion to speed up the treatment process, things have not improved much. According to a report by the Associated Press published on April 9, the number of patients experiencing delays of 30 to 90 days has stayed about the same, and those experiencing delays of more than 90 days has doubled.

To judge from remarks made by John Crotty, director of the Sullivan County Veterans Service Agency, the VA is now changing the rules regarding applying for benefits, and the new rules will not make it easier for veterans to apply.

Speaking at a meeting on April 9, he said, “For the first time, the VA is actually discussing punishments for failure to provide them with accurate information. This is something new, and contrary to everything they were created for.”

He said one lawsuit has been filed over the new application procedures and more are expected because, “there is a lot of acrimony over this.”

According to a document Crotty handed out, “The days of being able to informally start disability claims by writing a simple statement on a sheet of paper are over.”

Crotty said, “They are now demanding the use of certain types of forms; if you do not use the proper form they will refuse to process the application. This is a punitive step on the part of the VA.” The document also said, “Under the new laws, the VA will accept an expression of dissatisfaction or disagreement with a decision as a Notice of Disagreement (NOD) only if it is submitted on a standardized form.”

Crotty urged all local veterans who are going to apply for benefits do so through his office in the government center in Monticello. He said, “Let us help you file the most effective claim,” and added, “don’t fall into the trap of trying to file electronically.”

Correction In last week’s issue of the newspaper an article about the Upper Delaware Council (UDC) not supporting federal funding for the Delaware River Basin Commission (DRBC), the article mislabeled some of the details regarding a past letter, or letters, supporting funding. Laurie Ramie, executive director of the UDC, responded with this correction, which said, “This UDC action was not solicited by any entity and letters have not been supplied annually. The UDC is prohibited from lobbying for federal funds and can only provide information on issues, such as describing the value of the Delaware River Basin Commission’s work.”

The article also misreported the final vote on a new letter of support. Ramie wrote, “The final vote on the letter was a 5 to 5 tie, with one intended abstention and four voting members absent.

Also, the DRBC delegate at the April 2 meeting was Ken Najjar, Ph.D., P.E., planning & information technology branch manager.

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IN BRIEF PA automatic voter registration HARRISBURG, PA — State Reps. Brian Sims (D-Philadelphia) and Scott Conklin (D-Centre) plan to introduce legislation reforming Pennsylvania’s voter registration system by instituting automatic registration of all eligible voters, with provisions for opting out.

“Voting is a fundamental right of all Americans, but one which many forgo due to the burdens associated with voter registration, and the time and financial costs resulting from going to the polls. As technology continues its rapid advance, legislators must find efficient and less taxing methods for helping the citizens of Pennsylvania to exercise this fundamental right,” Sims said.

Conklin said, “Under our proposal, the responsibility of voter registration would be passed from eligible voters onto the Pennsylvania Department of State and the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. Beginning July 1, 2015, the secretary of the commonwealth would initiate a program to automatically register eligible voters whose information is provided to PennDOT for obtaining a driver’s license or non-driver identification card. The Department of State would use the PennDOT data, which includes information on whether a person is a citizen, to register voters. These newly registered voters would then be sent a postcard with information on how to opt out of registration altogether and how to choose a party affiliation.”

Mountaindale man arrested MOUNTAINDALE, NY — The New York State Police at Ellenville announce the arrest of Dylan A. Dordal, 18, from Mountaindale on strangulation and harassment charges.

On April 12, 2015, a female victim reported to the state police at Ellenville that she had gotten into a domestic dispute with her boyfriend, Dordal, on the previous evening. The victim explained she was at his residence in Mountaindale when the domestic incident took place.

She told police she was slapped, choked and bitten by Dordal during this dispute.

Further investigation revealed Dordal had assaulted his girlfriend by biting her arm. He reportedly choked her, by placing his hands around her throat and obstructing her airway. Dordal reportedly also slapped his girlfriend during the dispute.

Dordal was arrested and processed at police barracks in Ellenville and arraigned in the Town of Fallsburg court before Town Justice Robert Shineman, who remanded Dordal to the Sullivan County Jail in lieu of $2,500 cash or $5,000 secured bond.

‘Jinx’ editor to lead workshop at Sullivan Renaissance Spring Forum FERNDALE, NY — Zachary Stuart-Pontier, editor and co-producer of the documentary miniseries “Jinx,” which covered the life and alleged crimes of millionaire Robert Durst, will host a workshop at the Sullivan Renaissance Spring Forum on Saturday, April 25 from 12 noon to 4 p.m. at the CVI Center, 165 Sullivan Ave. Stuart-Pontier, who penned a column for The River Reporter for many years, was chosen as one of Filmmaker Magazine’s 25 New Faces of Film in 2010. In this workshop, participants will learn how to make their videos “sparkle,” with hints and tips for telling their story with a professional air. Stuart-Pontier’s editing work includes a variety of films and documentaries, short films, music videos and commercials.

Other workshops will include a presentation on gardening in baskets, boxes and containers; the ins and outs of leveraging grants; and grant orientation.

The public is invited to come out and support their friends and neighbors, and find out how to become involved in the renaissance of Sullivan County. The day will feature workshops beginning at 2:30 p.m., exhibits and an indoor marketplace where local and organic goods and foods will be for sale.

Workshop space is limited to the first registrants. To obtain a registration form or sign-up online, go to Sul livanRenaissance.org.

Inmate dead, three officers injured FALLSBURG, NY — One inmate died and three officers were injured on April 13 at the Sullivan County Correctional Facility, a state prison. The incident has been confirmed by the State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS), but the details have not been released. Officials will say only that the matter is being investigated.

The incident comes at a time when a corrections officers union, The New York State Correctional Officers & Police Benevolent Association (NYSCOPBA) says there is an “alarming increase in violence in prisons across the state, with inmate-on-staff assaults on track this year to be up 50% since 2010.”

A press release from NYSCOPBA says, “According to DOCCS, in prisons across the state, the following incident categories are on pace to reach five-year highs: inmate-on-staff assaults, contraband, and parolee staff assaults. Inmate-on-inmate assaults and inmate suicide attempts are also up.”

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Highway super won’t yield to pressure

By DAVID HULSE

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LEN SPEY, NY — Noting that he is an independently elected official, the Lumberland highway superintendent said in an April 2 letter to Supervisor Nadia Rajsz that he would do town highway projects in the way he sees as best.

The letter, read at the town board’s April 8 meeting, formalized his position in a debate begun last month. Donald “Bosco” Hunt said he would “not succumb to pressure from members of the [town] board or their families to complete highway work in the way they prefer, and which is more expensive. Ultimately my responsibility is to the taxpayer…. ” The debate centers jointly on Hunt’s request to purchase a new $231,000 tandem dump truck and snow melting attachments, rather than a used vehicle; and to his decision to contract for paving services rather than purchase a paving machine.

Hunt wrote that funds are already on hand for the truck and the purchase will cause no new taxes. He wrote further that the snow-melting unit will reduce salt use in winter, resulting in a $221,000 saving over the equip-

ment’s 15-year expected lifespan.

On his paving decision, Hunt wrote that his choice of contractors to pave the Schwab and Bohdan Lepky roads will provide $23,888 per mile in “indisputable savings” over highway department costs of completing the work, and provide a warranty on the work.

Councilman James Akt has vehemently opposed both moves.

Akt says the town in the past has sold vehicles deemed unfixable, only to have buyers repair and use them, while Lumberland has asked taxpayers to pay hundreds of thousands for new vehicles when few of them can afford new vehicles for their own businesses.

Akt has repeatedly sought the town’s purchase of a paving machine. He argues that paving, like other highway work, is always cheaper when completed in-house. He says that towns like Cochecton, which provide paving work for other towns, are doing it to justify their own jobs.

Hunt says his crew is busy with other maintenance in the summer, but Akt suggested that if private paving is used, the town could “lay you off in summer and you could get other jobs.”

After reading the letter, Rajsz reported that $489,000 is available in certificates of deposit and capital reserve funds.

She also noted that she only recently learned that the new truck would replace one generally operated by her son-in-law. “Some have been saying that we’re getting it for my son-in-law.”

She denied that, saying, “No. A dangerous truck is hazardous,” no matter who is operating it.

No decisions were made. Rajsz said the board would take Hunt’s recommendation under advisement.

In other business, the board appointed Maryann Farrell as town custodian, Eric Robles as part-time parks/ ground maintenance worker, John Burrows as part-time buildings maintenance worker, Jeanne Mulcahey to a vacant seat on the board of assessment review, Darnell Prunka as director of the summer youth program, and Susan Gregg as its program assistant.

Rajsz also said she would prepare a proclamation for the May meeting, honoring long-time community activist Sophia Martynec, who passed away on April 1.

Towns want casino benefit

By FRITZ MAYER

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A dam gave way in Narrowsburg on April 13.

Water on the road

By FRITZ MAYER

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ARROWSBURG, NY — The Narrowsburg Fire Department responded to the scene of what appeared to be a burst dam off of State Route 97 about a mile south of Narrowsburg on the afternoon of April 13.

The water rushing over the roadway was shallow enough that emergency responders were able to steer traffic to the southbound lane, and the traveling public was not much inconvenienced.

Highway Superintendent Glenn Swendsen said the dam was located at the town pond, and the water was headed toward Cackletown, and perhaps then down to Little Lake Erie.

The spilling water eventually entered Little Lake Erie, filling the lake with mud and lifting the level of the water several inches over the course of a few hours.

HITE LAKE, NY — Elected officials around Sullivan County believe the sales tax revenue to the county will increase significantly in 2017, and many believe that additional revenue should be shared with the 15 town governments in the county.

This belief is bolstered by the fact that 44 out of 57 counties outside of New York City already share sales tax revenue with the towns within their jurisdictions.

Bethel Supervisor Dan Sturm, who is also the chair of the Sullivan County Association of Supervisors, said at a town meeting on April 8 that the supervisors had passed a resolution urging the county legislature to share the revenue, and he wanted the town board to also adopt such a resolution.

When the casino is operational in 2017, Sullivan County and the Town of Thompson will split about $10.3 million in revenue, and another $10.3 million will go to surrounding counties. Sturm said, “None of that will go to the towns, and we think that’s a problem.”

The suggestion of the supervisors is that the county establish a baseline in 2016, and then in 2017 when the casino opens, the county should split any additional revenue beyond the baseline, with 50% of that going to the county and the other 50% split among the towns to help them offset anticipated impacts.

Councilmember Vicki Simpson said she had previously been unaware that 44 out of the 57 counties in the state outside of New York City already share sales tax revenues with their

towns, and “the timing is perfect.”

The board unanimously adopted the resolution, which has also been adopted by the Sullivan County Association of Highway Superintendents.

Permit for sand mining Also at the meeting, Sturm disclosed that after a two-year process the town had finally received a permit from the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) that will allow the town to mine sand from the property known as the former Smallwood Golf Course, which is now a town park.

Sturm said the section that will be mined for sand will be screened off from view by a vegetative buffer, and that it would only be operated for about two weeks per year. The former town sand mine ran out of sand about three years ago, and in the past two years, the town had spent over $130,000 for sand for snow removal needs.

He said that by mining its own sand, the town could save two to three million dollars over the next 20 years.

The town bought the property from the county in 2009 for about $55,000. The Bethel Local Development Corporation spent another $70,000 for engineering, survey and legal work, helping to create a conservation easement to protect 124 acres as forever wild.

He said the mining of a separate 16-acre area would help the town recoup costs. He added that the town is seeking public input as to how the park should be developed.

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Bethel awards Mysteryland permits Neighbors object to noise

By FRITZ MAYER

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HITE LAKE, NY — At the town meeting on April 8, the Bethel town board awarded permits to allow Mysteryland to take place once again this year over the Memorial Day weekend. In addressing some complaints from neighbors last year, there were specific limits placed on the permits.

The permit that allows for fireworks displays on two nights at the end of concert performances, limits the displays to 10 minutes each, although they occur at 1:50 a.m.

The permit also requires the promoters to take out newspaper ads in a local newspaper to alert the people around Bethel Woods Center for the Arts that the fireworks will be taking place.

Some 30,000 people are expected to attend the event this year. Last year many business owners in the area said they experienced a boost in business from the event, and lawmakers expressed the view that it is a positive way to start the summer tourism season. Last year, however, there were also complaints from neighbors who said the sound was so loud and the bass was so strong that pictures were knocked off walls in nearby homes.

At the April 8 meeting one resident said, “That can’t happen again.”

Brian Tampke, the project manager for Mysteryland, said the organization is working to minimize the impact on neighboring homes this year.

Maura Stone, a writer who lives near Bethel Woods, said she has hyperacusi—sensitivity to sound—“and I had to drug myself last year.” She wanted to know what the decibel levels of the sound from the stage would be.

Supervisor Dan Sturm said Mysteryland had agreed to hire a third-party sound consultant who is going to determine the decibel levels and help to arrange the sound system for minimum impact on the neighbors.

One of the council members also commented on the sound. In moving the resolution to grant the permits, Lillian Hendickson said, “Even though I got shook up at my house a little bit last year, I’ll make the motion.”

On another issue, Jane Axamethy, who owns the Bake House in Kauneonga Lake, said she was a vendor at Mysteryland last year, but this year was not selected to participate. Another resident said local vendors should have “first preference, if they qualify.”

Tamke said he would look into the question.

There are various levels of ticket prices for the event, ranging from $109 to $2,800. Resident Bob Barrett once again said that because of the large amount of revenue generated, the town should get some portion of it, as was

TRR photo by Amanda Reed

Mysteryland festival goers will be returning to Bethel Woods Center for the Arts on May 23. the case with a three-day concert in the Town of Saugerties last July.

Sturm said the matter had been discussed. He said, “We are finalizing some discussions between the Bethel Local Development Corporation and Mysteryland and there will be more information to follow.”

It’s not just Cochecton’s dilemma

By LINDA DROLLINGER

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AKE HUNTINGTON, NY — There are miles of crumbling road in the town of Cochecton. But the town can do almost nothing about it, because they are not town roads. They are county roads. Calling attention to a problem widespread in Sullivan County, Cochecton Supervisor Gary Maas said at the April 8 Cochecton town board meeting, “There’s going to come a time when the towns have to put the county on notice that its roads are dangerous.”

That was probably what Maas had in mind when he accompanied Cochecton Highway Superintendent Kevin Esselman to the most recent Sullivan County

Highway Superintendents (SCHS) meeting, where he discovered that the county has no plans this year to rebuild deteriorating Route 116. Linking east-west state Route 52 with north-south state Route 97, Route 116 also connects Town of Cochecton residents with their town hall, located off it on Smales Road.

The problem, according to the county, is that it will cost $2 million to rebuild 3.3 miles of Route 116. Instead, the county has opted this year to rebuild Route 115, because the cost for that 5.5 mile project would be only $200,000 to $250,000 per mile and because it is more heavily traveled than Route 116. Route 115 links Route 52 in Cochecton Center with Route 17B in Bethel.

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2015 overtime fund is almost depleted now, Maas said, “And we still have to get through November and December.”

In other business, tax collector Eileen Hennessy said that the town had collected 84.47% of real property taxes billed, up from last year’s 83.61%, for the second highest collection rate in the county.

The board named May 16-17 official town Clean-Up Days. Dumpsters will be available for disposal of bulk items. For complete details and listing of bulk items accepted for disposal, see the town website www.townofcochectonny.org. And the board reminds the public that an outdoor burn ban is in effect through May 15.

Board member Sean Nearing said an interim solution might be to indicate hazardous sections of county roads by doing what Pennsylvania does—paint bright orange circles around potholes, sinkholes, buckling and bumps.

Undisputed is the fact that money for county highway maintenance is at a premium. Esselman, newly elected president of SCHS, reported that the county will receive $50 million in Consolidated Local Street and Highway Improvement Program (CHIPS) funds, one quarter of the $200 million it had requested. That led Maas to say that the past two years have been a hard lesson in budgeting for highway department overtime during severe winters. Reporting that the town’s

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APRIL 16 - 22, 2015 • 5

Schumer backs white water park

By ANYA TIKKA

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ORT JERVIS, NY — Sen. Charles Schumer threw his weight behind the Port Jervis White Water Kayak Park project by visiting the site on April 6 and sending a message to the two federal agencies that are yet to grant the necessary permits for the project to move forward. Federal Fish and Wildlife Service and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers permits will allow the modification of the waterway where the white water park will be constructed if no environmental threat is present.

Riverside Park was mostly empty on the cold, rainy morning, but dignitaries present included Port Jervis Mayor Kelly Decker, Orange County Chief Executive Steven Neuhaus, District Attorney David Hoovler and local officials, including the executive director of the Port Jervis Community Development Agency Valerie Maginsky and executive director of the Tri-State Chamber of Commerce, Charlene Trotter.

Investors, who it is hoped will come up with the necessary funds of $2 to $4 mil-

lion, are unlikely to go ahead if the future of the project is uncertain because of a lack of permits.

Construction is slated to start in August 2016.

Studies indicate building a whitewater park can provide a major boost to the local economy, as has been shown to happen in other parts of the country. Supporters say the project could bring up to 500,000 visitors to the area. The money they would spend on area hotels, restaurants and businesses is estimated at upward of $33.6 million each year.

Decker explained one of the lures of the park is that it would bring about 400 local jobs into Port Jervis, and help pull the city out of its current poverty level of 17.7%.

Schumer said, “The White Water Kayak Park has the potential to be a game changer for the Port Jervis economy, which is why we cannot allow the necessary federal approvals to get stuck in bureaucratic red tape.”

The park plans will enhance natural river features on the Port Jervis side of the Delaware River, Decker said, adding

that early on in the process some dwarf wedge mussels, an endangered species, were found by the New York Department of Environmental Conservation, but after splitting the area into two parts, the mussels won’t be an issue.

Decker said, “The park will modify the existing natural water. Studies show a whitewater park actually creates a habitat for the freshwater mussels to grow.”

Schumer described the Delaware River Valley as naturally beautiful, and said that the Port Jervis white water kayak park could put the city and the area on the map, bringing a major economic boom with the tourist trade now reaching the far corner of Orange County.

Schumer said, “For some of the ‘little out-of-the-way’ places like Port Jervis, we have to grab the visitors’ attention with creative tourist attractions and destinations so people have a reason to make the first trip out. If they come once, they’ll come back season after season. Point is, we can’t sit back and pass up an opportunity to create a new attraction and channel new revenues season after season, and that’s what brings me here today.”

TRR photo by Anya Tikka

Sen. Chuck Schumer backs the proposed white water park in the river at Port Jervis.

DV okays $8.8 million for gym expansion

By DAVID HULSE

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HOHOLA, PA — New construction plans at Delaware Valley moved forward on April 9 as the board finalized elementary school plans in Matamoras, approved bidders for the high school gym expansion and discussed funding for a new career technology education (CTE) wing.

A PlanCon Part H submission for the Delaware Valley Elementary School, required by the state for each financing source (bond issue, note, etc.) used to finance the project, was approved unanimously.

Bids having been opened for gymnasium/natatorium (indoor swimming pool) project earlier in the week, project architect Doug Flynn presented recommended bids totaling $8.8 million.

While he did not question the need for the gym, board member Jack O’Leary said he could not support it while up to $9 million in funding for the CTE wing was in question.

“We’re spending $42 to $45 million in upgrades altogether. They’re needed, but if the population decrease continues. I don’t have an answer. We’re the fastest shrinking county in Pennsylvania. I can’t say the taxpayers have another $9 million… If I

have to choose between the gym and the CTE center, I’ll take the CTE center.”

Superintendent John Bell said $30 million in funding for the bulk of the work — the elementary school and gym projects —was set aside years ago. “Taxes aren’t going anywhere on those.”

Bell said he anticipated savings in bidding in the improving economy.

O’Leary also mentioned the unknown expense of state retirement funding (PSERS) and member Jack Fisher, who has repeatedly warned of upcoming PSERS costs, said he remains nervous about those costs.

However, Fisher noted that the board has approved a tax increase ceiling under 2.5% and that he believed the community will support an additional $10 million for the CTE wing when they see it. He said DV has a great reputation and the community takes great pride in already up-to-date facilities in Dingman. “Matamoras will value the new elementary school,” he said.

The vote on the gym bids was 6-1, with members Pam Lutfy and Jessica Decker absent.

The board also approved state school boards association resolution urging state legislators to correct tuition for regular and special education to cyber

TRR photo by David Hulse

Project architect Doug Flynn is pictured April 9 as he reported $8.8 million in recommended bids for the Delaware Valley High School gymnasium expansion. charter schools, so that it is based on actual costs and reduces the tax burdens on school districts.

DV has paid out some $5.4 million in cyber school tuition support since the 20092010 school year.

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EDITORIAL

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Opting out of Common Core

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here are some highly respected educators locally and across the country who believe that the Common Core Education Standards that have been adopted by New York and many other states are good for the future of the students. The standards were created with the goal of improving critical thinking among students, more fully preparing students for college and helping students compete against other students on the international stage.

But among those educators, there is general agreement that the standards were poorly implemented. Now, with the crescendo of the voices of parents, teachers and students against Common Core testing, it’s hard to believe that continuing along this path is in the best interest of the students.

There is a video online (www.youtube.com/ watch?v=g2QGiGqz-xs) that shows a Common Core method of teaching a simple addition problem of adding nine plus six to an elementary school student. The old method required the student to simply remember that nine plus six equals 15, but it’s not that simple with Common Core.

The educator explains that the young learner might not be comfortable thinking about nine plus six and would be more comfortable “thinking about their friend 10.” On the white board, therefore, a numeral one is moved away from the six and “anchored” to the nine with an oval drawing.

Thus the nine becomes 10 and the six becomes five, and it is supposed to be easier for the young learner to add five and 10 as opposed to six and nine.

It may, in fact, be the case that this method is easier for a “young learner” to understand. But to the non-educator parent who learned addition by memorizing basic sums, it seems like the educator is going out of her way to make the student go through many more steps than necessary to solve the problem. If this is truly a better way to teach addition, the video does a lousy job of explaining why, and the state has done a lousy job of sell-

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ing and implementing Common Core.

In 2010, the state decided to adopt Common Core and at the same time received a Race to the Top grant of $700 million from the federal government. The first testing under the new program came in 2013, and resulted in a dramatic drop in scores statewide, with the number of students from grade three to grade eight deemed proficient in English Language Arts dropping from 55% to 33%.

Now there is a big movement in the state to opt out of Common Core testing. According to the New York State Allies for Public Education, (NYSAPE) 92 school- and education-related organizations around the state have endorsed the idea that parents should have their children opt out of the tests that were administered this week.

And there is a lot of support for the opt-out choice in the state legislature. The Common Core Parental Refusal Act has bipartisan support and is being considered in the Senate and Assembly. The bill would require districts to notify parents that they have a choice to take their kids out of testing, and the choice would not have a negative impact on teachers or students.

Assemblyman James Tedisco said of the legislation, “This is a stinging indictment of the ‘Test-a-Thon’ culture and the reliance on the over-utilization of highstakes Common Core standardized tests. This is not Common Core—it’s ‘Common Gore’ because it’s goring the self-esteem and the love of learning from our children.”

Assemblyman Pete Lopez said, “We want teachers and parents to do what they were meant to do, which is inspire young people to reach their full potential. They cannot do that if they are forced to teach to a one-sizefits-all test or send their children into unnecessary, stressful situations.”

The U.S. Senate has also weighed in on the matter and, on March 26, passed the Local Control of Education Act, sponsored by David Vitter (R-LA), who once supported Common Core. The act prohibits the federal government from mandating, incentivizing, or coercing states to adopt specific academic standards, including the Common Core standards, and would also allow states that choose to opt out of Common Core after adoption to remain eligible for Race to the Top funding.

To aid parents in opting out, NYSAPE supplies a sample of the letter parents may send to their schools. It says, in part, “I am writing to respectfully inform you that my child, (name), under my guardianship and advice, will be scored as a ‘refusal,’ with a final score of “999” and a standard achieved code of 96, on all state testing including English Language arts, Math and Science…. ” Last year, parents chose to withdraw some 60,000 children from the testing regime. The numbers for this year aren’t in yet, but parents opposed to Common Core are hoping that up to 250,000 students will choose not to participate, which would be about 5% of students, and opponents hope that would prompt the New York State Education Department and Board of Regents to re-evaluate the standards.

The people who created the Common Core standards likely did so with the best interests of the children at heart, and it may be that had they been implemented more gradually or thoughtfully, all of this blowback would have been prevented. But at this point the momentum behind the opt-out movement is gaining speed, and the future for Common Core is not looking bright.

Let’s target underage drinking April is Alcohol Awareness Month. Founded and sponsored by the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc. (NCADD) since 1987, this year’s theme is “For the Health of It: Early Education on Alcoholism and Addiction.”

No other substance is more widely used and abused by America’s youth than alcohol, making alcoholism and alcohol-related problems the number one public health problem in the United States.

Addressing this issue requires a sustained and cooperative effort among parents, schools, colleges, community leaders and our youth. The widespread prevalence of underage drinking and the negative consequences it creates remain a stubborn and destructive problem despite decades of efforts to combat it.

Yet, there are four areas that have proven to be effective in prevention of this problem: 1) Curtailing the availability of alcohol to underage populations; 2) Consistent enforcement of existing laws and regulations regarding alcohol purchase; 3) Changing cultural misconceptions and behaviors about alcohol use through education; and 4) Expanded access to treatment and recovery support for adolescents and their families.

But time is running out. Studies reveal that alcohol consumption by adolescents results in brain damage—possibly permanent—and impairs intellectual development.

So, let’s get started. We can’t afford to wait any longer.

Larry Schafman, Chair Sullivan County CareCorps Coalition

Fight animal abuse in Orange I am writing to call attention to a much-needed law in Orange County: Rocky’s Law. It is being proffered by Legislator Mike Anagnostakis, and seeks to create an animal abuse registry in Orange County.

Rocky’s owner tied his dog Rocky, outside for five weeks, over the winter, while he went away on vacation. Rocky starved and became too weak to fight off rat attacks.

Rocky was found emaciated and covered in rat bites and had to be euthanized.

In another cruelty case out of Blooming Grove, a woman who starved, neglected, and abused her 38 animals had them seized from her custody by the Hudson Valley SPCA. Six of her horses were put in the care of Pets Alive.

Justice Stephen Smith, who sits in Blooming Grove Town Court, found her guilty of four counts of abuse, but then ordered the horses returned to her, before her May 7 sentencing.

Rocky’s Law would prevent such egregious errors in judgment in the future. Under Rocky’s Law, once a perpetrator is convicted of animal abuse, he/she would be prevented from owning an animal for 15 years. It is shameful that Orange County does not already have such a necessary law.

Numerous studies have shown that those who abuse animals often go on to commit crimes of domestic abuse.

Let’s work together to protect the innocents of our community. Contact your local legislator, and ask him/her to support Rocky’s Law. Victoria Brancoveanu, Esq. Goshen, NY

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THE RIVER REPORTER

MY VIEW

ROOT CELLAR

By Lance Brodmerkel and Charlie Hoffman

By Kristin Barron

Route 97 state of disrepair

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ike many of those who live in our community, we spend much time and money commuting great distances to either work, doctor appointments or shopping for basic necessities. We have come to accept certain tradeoffs living in such a rural area. We rely upon personal transportation to get us to those destinations. We pay our taxes to local, county and state governments, with the expectation that services for health, safety and protection will be provided. It is with those expectations and the lack of government attention to follow through that we write this opinion piece.

Case in point is the current state of disrepair of New York State Route 97.

Any of us who have traveled on this roadway from Narrowsburg south to the Orange County line can agree that it is in a dilapidated condition and in need of substantial repair; it has been neglected for some time. We think, and perhaps you also agree, that repairs are desperately needed, with crumbling shoulders, long stretches of deep missing pavement and widening cracks. Such conditions are not in the nature of the “quick-fix” patching (or bandaid) approach that has been used in the past; rather a complete resurfacing is called for.

This has not been done for nearly two decades.

One could also mention the need for the trimming of trees and removal of those that dangerously hang over the roadway.

With this, we reached out to the offices of local government officials, Assemblywoman Aileen Gunther and Sen. John J. Bonacic, to assist us regarding these concerns. They forwarded them to New York State Department of Transportation (DOT). Both offices agreed that State Route 97 is in need of substantial repairs and are hearing the same from other constituents.

We then directly contacted DOT Section 9 Supervisor Jack Williams’ office, and again openly expressed our concerns. All agree that more needs to be done and are aware of the problems. Yet nothing of substance is done to correct the substantial dilapidated conditions. However, it is noteworthy that following our conversation with DOT an electric sign was placed at the Sullivan/Orange County line warning drivers of “rough roads next 20 miles.” This is not what the taxpayers of this area deserve. To that end, we need safe and navigable roads to travel upon and ones that don’t damage our vehicles in the process. As this is one of the most basic services government provides, we deserve better.

Much time, effort and money over the years has been spent trying to attract development, businesses and visitors to our area. As we have much to offer in our communities, the

The windows of ‘The Old House’

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arts, entertainment, and recreation to the natural beauty of the Delaware River Valley.

We have made investments in signage indicating “scenic byways” and advertising trying to cultivate these aspirations. Yet one has to ask “would you want to visit an area where the roadways are in such poor condition or prefer to go elsewhere?” Our infrastructure and main thoroughfare, Route 97, is in need of substantial repairs; and we deserve better.

We are asking our local leaders, those mentioned above and on the town level, to collectively reach out and call for immediate corrective measures be to taken.

You may wish to contact them yourself as we did—see information below.

[Lance Brodmerkel and Charlie Hoffman are residents of Narrowsburg, NY.]

CONTACT INFORMATION FOR ROUTE 97 ISSUES: NY DOT District 9 Regional Director Jack Williams 607/721-8116 Sen. John Bonacic 845/344-3311 Rep. Aileen Gunther 845/794-5807 Town of Tusten — Carol Wingert 845/252-7146 Town of Highland — Andrew Boyar 845/557-8901 Town of Lumberland — Nadia Rajsz 845/856-8600

n the house where I grew up there was a large, walk-in closet at the top of the stairs.

The closet might have been a tiny second-floor bedroom at one time, when the house was new and lodged more people. As a kid, I spent lots of time there, behind a curtain of dresses and winter coats, lounging on an old, quilt-covered trunk and reading. I read “Ballet Shoes” and “Anne of Green Gables” and later “Winesburg, Ohio” and “Walden,” while I fought off the static pieces of silver tinsel that escaped from the stored boxes of Christmas decorations. Most of all, I looked out the 12-paned window with its old-time, wavy glass that overlooked the road that went by the house. I watched for cars as they turned the bend on the way to our home.

The house was built in 1849 by my great-grandfather, Antoine Dirig, who had emigrated from France.

Prior to building the house, he and his wife Elizabeth and their family had lived in a log cabin nearby on the same farm property. The foundations of the cabin are still there.

For the most part, the farm and house remained in my family through the years. A fire that started in the chimney in March of 1986 destroyed the second floor. My parents had the second story partially rebuilt, but the house was never lived in again.

We held on, hoping that some family member might have the time and money and desire to restore “The Old House” completely. Escaped currant and raspberry bushes took over the lawn and the house became surrounded by a hedge of wild multi-flora roses, as if it were in the story of Sleeping Beauty. The pantry and kitchen floors became spongy. The house was becoming dangerous and a magnet for trouble. Empty beer cans started to appear around the house, and then last winter it was broken into and scrap metal was stolen.

So last month, on a gusty, cold Sunday morning, we had the fire department burn the remains of the old house. After the abandoned electric service was removed (part of regulations we had to meet), the department held a practice drill for

the rookie members. The old wood burnt quickly. So now all that is left is the stone cellar filled with the rubble from the floors above and a trajectory of bricks from the chimney when it fell.

We tried to salvage all that we could from the old house before the burn. My husband, John, took out every third rafter. He dismantled and saved the heavy hemlock bookcase my father built, which had held an edition of Encyclopedia Britannica. He cut out the imprint of my baby foot that my parents had memorialized in the cement laid for the woodstove. He excavated the layers of wallpaper and saved samples of the different antique designs.

The kids from the 4-H club held a treasure hunt in the old house.

They turned up very little: a few marbles and pennies, a crochet hook and someone’s baby teeth that had been kept. There was an old newspaper clipping of a sauerbraten recipe on the kitchen floor.

Photograph negatives were strewn throughout the back bedroom. The kids played the ruined, wheezing pump organ then moved on to gleefully punch holes in the crumbling plaster and lathe walls.

Finally, we sold the antique, 12-paned windows for a historic restoration project. It is solace to think that these lovely windows will grace another “Old House.”

That people will look out of them at the sun and the moon and the road leading away and to their home.

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THE RIVER REPORTER

ORGANIZATIONAL NEWS

DEATH NOTICES

‘Look Good, Feel Better’

Sullivan travel guide available

HARRIS, NY — Catskill Regional Medical Center’s (CRMC) Cancer Support, in conjunction with the American Cancer Society, will host a free program called “Look Good, Feel Better” on Tuesday, April 21 at 3 p.m.

The program will be held at CRMC, 68 Harris Bushville Rd., in boardroom A located on the second floor of the Ambulatory Services Building.

Presented by Patricia Morris, owner and operator of Fantasy Hair in Wurtsboro and sponsored by the National Cosmetology Association and the Personal Care Products Council, the program helps cancer patients transition their appearance while in cancer treatment by learning skin-care tips, make-up application techniques and wig and turban styling. By the end of the session, patients should have an improved self-image, tips on how to manage their appearance and a sense of support, confidence, courage and community.

Pre-registration is required. To register, or for more information, call the American Cancer Society at 888/2272345. For more information about Catskill Regional’s cancer support group, call 845/794-3300, ext. 2831.

FERNDALE, NY — The Sullivan County Visitors Association’s (SCVA) 2015 Sullivan County Catskills Travel Guide is now available. The new edition features an updated, pull-out map and a comprehensive listing of county attractions, accommodations and restaurants. It has a chart showing which body of water to fish by what type of fish you want to catch. It organizes amenities and activities for outdoorsmen, ecotourists, agritourists, hunters and fishermen, foodies, music lovers and more.

This year’s guide also invites visitors to be part of the Find Your Selfie in the Catskills campaign. Connect with the SCVA on social media by using the tags @Sullivan CountyCatskills on facebook, @SullivanCatskills on Instagram, and @CatskillConnect on Twitter. Be sure to use the hashtag #SullivanSelfies when you post your entries.

To explore the 2015 travel guide online, or to receive a print copy by mail, visit www.scva.net. Pick up a copy along your travels at information centers throughout the state, including Thruway travel centers, or from regional businesses and tourist destinations. Call 800/882-2287 or visit 100 Sullivan Ave., Suite 2.

All-day Zen meditation

Port enters ‘America’s Best Communities’

HONESDALE, PA — Two Rivers Zen Community (TRZC) will hold a zazenkai, a daylong retreat devoted to Zen meditation practice, on Sunday, May 3. Doors open at 7:45 and the first sitting begins at 8 a.m. Anyone who has practiced with Two Rivers or has experience with formal Zen practice elsewhere is welcome to attend.

Zazenkai means “coming together for zazen.” It is an opportunity to intensify and deepen practice in a supportive group setting through the experience of periods of uninterrupted meditation, walking meditation, a dharma talk, service, mindful work practice, a meal and face-to-face practice meetings with a teacher. Silence is observed throughout the day, which will end at 3:30 p.m.

The cost for the day is $40 for non-members, $25 for members, and includes lunch.

Enrollment is limited. Mail your check or money order payable to TRZC, PO Box 1036, Honesdale, PA 18431. Include your email address for a confirmation of your registration. Visit tworiverszen.org for more information.

DHP holds annual dinner HAWLEY, PA — Join the Downtown Hawley Partnership (DHP) for its annual dinner and meeting on Wednesday, April 29 at 6 p.m. in the Great Hall at the Hawley United Methodist Church. DHP will be celebrating accomplishments such as the Benjamin Moore Main Street Matters program and other DHP streetscape improvements, the festivals and mixers, and the new businesses in town.

In addition to dinner, there will be jazz entertainment

by The History of Fishes Duo. Outstanding Community Service Awards will be given, and guest speaker Tom Myles of the Delaware, Lackawaxen & Stourbridge Railroad will discuss the new rail service from Honesdale to Hawley. The first excursion will be on Saturday, May 9.

“This town is about community coming together. The annual dinner reminds us that every member of our community is tremendously valuable, and we’re really looking forward to welcoming some fresh faces to this event,” said Rory O’Fee, a member of the marketing committee.

Tickets cost $25 per person for the meal, catered by Fluff’s Deli. RSVP by April 20; reservations are required. Email info@visithawleypa.com or mail DHP, PO Box 584, Hawley, PA 18428.

PORT JERVIS, NY — The Tri-State Chamber of Commerce has entered the “America’s Best Communities” (ABC) competition on behalf of the City of Port Jervis and the Town of Deerpark, and will serve as the lead applicant. The competition is a $10 million pool to be awarded to communities that present the best vision for economic revitalization and sustainable growth in their rural communities within Frontier Communication’s 27-state footprint.

Fifty community quarterfinalists will be named on April 29. Each quarterfinalist will receive $50,000 to develop a comprehensive community revitalization plan, and will be partnered with a major corporation to assist them in reaching the next level of competition.

The competition is in stages over a three-year period.

At each stage, additional money will be awarded to those communities that make it through to refine their plans for the next phase. In April 2017, three competitors will be selected to receive $3 million for winner, $2 million for second place and $1 million for third place.

For more information visit www.americasbestcommunities.com, and click on the “Meet our Communities” link.

Scientist who’s been in space to speak at Bernt Balchen Lodge LACKAWAXEN, PA — Bernt Balchen Lodge, Sons of Norway, will meet on Sunday, April 19 at 2 p.m. at the Lackawaxen Firehouse, Route 590, with Dr. Greg Olsen as guest speaker. Olsen spent several years of his young life in nearby Rowland and attended school in Lackawaxen. The family eventually moved to New Jersey where he graduated from high school in Ridgefield Park, NJ, studied physics at Fairleigh Dickinson University and later, the University of Virginia, where he earned a Ph.D. in materials science. He is a scientist and entrepreneur who co-founded Sensors Unlimited in 1991. In 2005, he became the third private citizen to launch into orbit aboard a Soyuz Russian spacecraft, spending 20 days on the space station. Desserts, coffee and tea will be served.

Mary Jane Fils-Aime

Mary Jane Fils-Aime, of Paupack Twp., PA died Tuesday, April 7 2015 at Wayne Memorial Hospital in Honesdale, PA. A Mass of Christian burial was held on Saturday, April 11 at St. Mary’s Church, St. Mary’s Church Road, Ledgedale, PA. Interment will be in St. Marys Cemetery, Ledgedale.

Adele Gross Adele Gross, a resident of Bethany Village and formerly of Delray Beach, FL, passed away Sunday, April 5, 2015. She was 94.

Graveside services were held on Thursday, April 9 in the Riverside Cemetery, 12 Market St., Saddle Brook, NJ. Memorial contributions can be made to Congregation Beth Israel, 615 Court St., Honesdale, PA, 18431.

Ronald W. Meling, Sr. Ronald W. Meling, Sr. of Damascus, PA died peacefully in his home, surrounded by family on Monday, April 6, 2015.

He was 80.

A gathering of family and friends was held at the Mueller home on Thursday, April 9. Cremation will be at Lake Region Crematory in Lake Ariel.

Memorial contributions can be made to Damascus Ambulance, PO Box 63, Damascus, PA 18415.

Dr. Louis John Traficante Dr. Louis John Traficante of Shohola, PA, died on Friday, April 10, 2015 at home surrounded by his family. He was 66.

Visiting hours will be at the Shepherd Funeral Home, 216 Main St. (Route 106), Kingston, MA, on Thursday, April 16, 2015, from 4 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held at North River Community Church, 334 Old Oak St., Pembroke, MA, on Friday, April 17, 2015, at 11 a.m. Burial will follow at the Evergreen Cemetery, Green Street, Kingston, MA. Donations can be made to Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Gift Administration and Donor Services, Attn: Dr. Ingo Mellinghoff, PO Box 27106, New York, NY 10087.

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Seniors teach second-graders about health MONTICELLO, NY — The second-grade classes at George L. Cooke Elementary School recently had the opportunity to have four Monticello High School seniors come and teach them about nutrition and staying active, coinciding with the Common Core “Domain of the Human Body” that the second graders are studying. The high school seniors planned the lessons ahead of time with their health teacher, Ms. Alvarez, and the Athletics Director, Mr. Ryan. On the first day, the lessons included activities for the students to know the nutritious food groups and how to divide your plate to eat the proper portion sizes of each food group. On the second day, the lessons were activities based on being active. The seniors showed the students that organized sports are not the only way the students can be active.

They could be active playing tag, riding their bikes, or even dancing.

Pictured in the back row are high school seniors Rafael Ortiz, Christiana (Christy) Poli, Brianna Bennett, Devin Williams, and their teachers Ms. Alvarez and Mr. Ryan, and elementary school students Raquel Camacho Ampuero, Justin Bonilla Paredes, Quentin DiPippo, Kaiyla Morrison,Traven Davi and Maya Fernandez.

THE RIVER REPORTER

COMMUNITY CURRICULUM

DID YOU KNOW?

Grief and dementia program

By Grace Johansen

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ostmarked 1910, here is a picture of Center Lake in Cochecton Center. The Lackawaxen River had been dammed in order to provide water power for a tannery located in the near vicinity. The resulting lake provided recreation for the residents and the many boarders who frequented the area. The dam was washed away in the 1942 flood, which caused great damage in the surrounding areas.

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

NARROWSBURG NEWS

By Jane Luchsinger

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ately, the subject of the Main Street deck replacement is something talked about by many of us in Tusten. Inevitabilit,y part of the conversation becomes the cost associated with the work. If you are able to attend town board meetings, you will note that when the subject of money comes up the terms “reserve funds” and “unallocated funds” are often heard. Because these terms confused me at first, I thought I’d take this opportunity to explain them.

Each year during the budget process, the town board, highway superintendent and water and sewer superintendent estimate the expenses for the coming year for each of a number of departments: highway, water, sewer, lighting district and the general expenses of the town. Reserve funds are budgeted in each department for emergencies and unanticipated expenses. A budget is then prepared that determines our town taxes. When tax money is received by our town clerk, Nicole Peters, it is divided as budgeted and deposited by the bookkeeper, Karen Valenti, into the savings accounts of the budgeted areas mentioned above. As a budgeted expense arises, Valenti transfers money from the department savings account to the fund checking account so that a bill may be paid. If at the end of the year funds remain in reserve funds, the money carries forward, remaining in the designated department, thereby building the reserve funds as years pass.

Should we not spend all the other budgeted funds, the remaining funds are carried over as “unallocated funds” and remain in the savings account of the respective departments. When the taxes are received they are added to these, usually small savings.

Each month our bookkeeper prepares a financial report showing the balances in all of the town funds. If there were any outstanding loans this would also be reported monthly, but fortunately we are debt free. All financial information is available in town hall should you wish details. Hope this helps.

LIBERTY, NY — Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County (CCESC)’s Caregiver Resource Center will host a Living with Grief® program for caregivers, professionals and the general public, produced by the Hospice Foundation of America (HFA), on Wednesday, April 22.

This program, practical for all levels of professions, will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. at the CCESC Gerald J. Skoda Extension Education Center on 64 Ferndale-Loomis Rd. The program, featuring a panel of noted authorities, will be moderated by Frank Sesno, director of the School of Media and Public Affairs at George Washington University. Pre-registration is encouraged by emailing srb46@ cornell.edu or calling 845/292-6180.

Making jams and jellies LIBERTY, NY — A workshop on preserving food using the hot-water-bath canning method to make jams and jellies is being offered on Saturday, April 18, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County (CCESC) will hold this canning class for beginners in its new Entrepreneurial and Teaching (EaT) Kitchen, located at the CCESC Gerald J. Skoda Extension Education Center on 64 Ferndale-Loomis Rd. Trained Master Food Preserver volunteers will teach how to prepare gelled products at home; determine proper amounts of fruit, pectin, acid and sugar; and preserve seasonal jelly, freezer jam and cooked jam. Participants will go home with samples produced during the workshop, including jalapeño pepper jelly, carrot cake jam and berry freezer jam. The cost is $25 per person or $20 for CCESC enrollees. Anyone can enroll in the CCESC Association for an annual fee of $25 per household. Enrollees must identify membership status at time of payment in order to receive discounts. Pre-registration with non-refundable payment is required. Call 845/292-6180 or email SueAnn Boyd at srb46@cornell.edu.

CCE workshops return on Earth Day LIBERTY, NY — Homeowners and renters can learn to reduce energy consumption and lower energy bills at a Save Energy, Save Dollars workshop on Wednesday, April 22. This EmPower New York class is being offered

by Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County at 6 p.m. at the Gerald J. Skoda Extension Education Center on 64 Ferndale-Loomis Rd. Participants who attend this free event will learn about reducing energy bills by following some low-cost and no-cost energy conservation methods. Each person will receive three compact fluorescent light bulbs at no cost to them.

Advanced registration is encouraged at 845/292-6180.

EmPower New York workshops are sponsored by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) and developed by Cornell University Cooperative Extension and NYSERDA.

‘Earth to Earthlings’ BEACH LAKE, PA — Visiting minister Mary Tiebout will lead a service entitled “Earth to Earthlings” at the Upper Delaware Unitarian Universalist Fellowship meeting at 10:15 a.m. on Sunday, April 19 at the Berlin Township Community Center. A recently revived journal that records one man’s brief soul encounter with the earth is a reminder to us that what became religious in most cultures was initially about a people’s relationship to place. A social time and refreshments will follow the program. For directions see www.uduuf.org/directions.

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Chronic disease self-management KAUNEONGA LAKE, NY — Hudson River HealthCare, in collaboration with the Sullivan County Office for the Aging, will offer Healthy Choices, a free six-week program for adults and caregivers dealing with any ongoing health condition such as diabetes, pain, arthritis, memory loss, depression or high blood pressure.

Workshops will be held on Fridays, April 17 and 24; May 1, 15 and 29; and June 5 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Bethel Nutrition Site, 3594 Rte. 55. The workshops will include a two-and-a-half-hour small-group discussion and give participants an opportunity to set their own goals and make step-by-step action plans to improve their health and life.

For more information or to register, call Martha Scoppa at 845/807-0257.

BUSINESS BRIEFS Combined Energy Services contributes to local church MONTICELLO, NY — Combined Energy Services (CES), a local, family-owned regional energy supplier, recently provided a $1,000 heating fuel credit to Bethlehem Temple Church.

“Bethlehem Temple Church has been a CES fuel customer for more than 40 years,” said Mike Taylor, co-owner at Combined Energy Services. “We felt it was extremely important to help the church during this record cold winter, as they are not only a loyal customer, but also a staple in our community that enhances the quality of life by providing spiritual connections for so many.”

CES is a regular contributor to community organizations in need. Most recently, CES donated $1,000 in heating oil to Pike County Humane Society to help keep the shelter animals comfortable in the frigid winter temperatures.

Visit www.CombinedEnergyServices.com and “like” its Facebook page.

Capra Collina holds grand re-opening HONESDALE, PA — A grand re-opening ribbon cutting was held on Tuesday, April 7, for Capra Collina Winery, celebrating its move to a new location, 1029 Main St., near The Gentle Arts.

Capra Collina is owned by Gregg and Timothy Betti, who follow generations of their family in the winemaking business. In addition to a wide variety of wines, the store also offers a variety of wine stoppers, glasses and other gifts for wine connoisseurs. Additionally, if you’d like to try making your own special blend, they have all the equipment that you’ll need to get started and can guide you through the process.

Visit CapraCollinaWinery.com or call 570/507-6386.

Business education seminars MILFORD, PA — The Pike County Chamber of Commerce Business Education Seminar Series will begin with a seminar titled, “What’s Your Plan?” on Tuesday, April 28 rom 5:30 to 7 p.m. Learn about business plans and pick an option that works for you. In this session you will begin to construct the pieces of the plan or update what you already have. This session is for anyone seeking clarity on the direction of his or her business.

The seminar is free for Pike County Chamber members and $20 for non-members. RSVP to 570/296-8700 no later than April 24.

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THE RIVER REPORTER

Spring Consigment Auction Sat. April 18 @10 AM Farm Machinery, Lawn &Garden, Tools, Antiques & Household Load Of Feeder Pigs Pigs:35-40 Feeder Pigs Fresh Off The Farm, Brand new Chicken coop, Feeders & Waterers, Laying Chickens & Chicks Collectables; 2 Pinball Machines, 2 Video Games, Slot Machine, Lg.brass Bell, 2 Lg. iron Bells, Schoolbells, Lioneltrains, Glassware, China Set, Vlg.telescope, Porcelain Dolls, Swords, Ant. Accordion, Crib, Western Flyer Wagon, Bb Gun, Bamboo Flyrod, Beertrays,

The Narrowsburg Ecumenical Food Pantry

Pepsi Thermometer, Balance Scale, Coca-Cola Tray& Clocks, Old Tools, Comic Books, Furniture:recliner,

would like to say Thank You to everyone who helped make this year’s Easter Dinners extra special.

Without your donations we would not be able to feed all the families that we do.

God Bless and have a great week

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‘I of the Storm’

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By JONATHAN CHARLES FOX

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eteran actor Richard Hoehler has been around the block a few times, and when he’s not pounding the pavement in New York City, one can find him at his home in Glen Spey, NY, where, for the past 12 years, he often finds himself musing about his experiences in New York and the people who live there.

One such story is played out in R.J. Bartholomew’s “I of the Storm,” a one-man show currently running at the Playroom Theater on Manhattan’s West 46th Street, and coming to Narrowsburg’s Tusten Theatre for one performance only on Saturday, May 2.

In between performances, Hoehler took a few minutes to discuss how the show came into being, and what impact it’s had on his career and the audiences flocking to see it. “The show has been a little over two years in the making, and started out as a short piece that was presented at festivals, before being fleshed out,” Hoehler told me. Director Janice L. Goldberg had worked with Hoehler in the past, so when he approached her for help with a 10-minute long version of “Storm” a few years ago, she jumped on board and “really helped me refine the piece. It’s all on her,” he said. “No one could do this alone.” In addition to Goldberg, Hoehler’s lighting designer Michael Abrams will also be coming to the Tusten, to ensure that audiences here will have the same theatrical experience currently taking place in New York. “What Michael has created for the show is incredibly effective,” Hoehler said, “enhancing the production, thereby making my job that much easier and allowing me to concentrate on making this man on stage real.”

The man he refers to is someone many of us have seen, but rarely interact with: one of the many homeless that populate the streets of New York. “This is a segment of the population that I feel is very important,” Hoehler says, “and I felt honored to be able to give tickets to the New York City Rescue Mission and discuss the show with those who attended. Their response and input have been invaluable, and as the show moves forward, it can’t help but continue to evolve.” When asked if the man portrayed on stage is based on a real person, Hoehler paused. “Yes… and no,” he said. The character was one of sev-

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Richard Hoehler was recently called “part actor, part poet and part spokesperson for America’s unseen” by New York Times critic Clive Barnes citing his solo performance in “I of the Storm,” coming to the Tusten Theatre in Narrowsburg, NY.

eral in a different show, and he seemed to connect with me and the audience in a strong way that seemed to resonate more than the others.”

One of the women currently living in a shelter approached Hoehler after the show and thanked him for his honest, thoughtful and sometimes brutal portrayal of life on the streets. “You don’t know how fast it can all go away,” she told him, shaking hands backstage. “Thank you for telling our story.” That story, told through monologue, poetry and song is played out on city sidewalks and centers on the thought processes of a street performer, who acknowledges his audience as they pause at the curb to absorb his world-weary words of wisdom.

Heralded as “Poetic, reflective and inspiring” by frontrowcenter.org and “a contemporary, fresh, incomparable must-see” by broadwayworld.com, Bartholomew’s play has garnered Hoehler “some of the best reviews of my career” and given rise to a sense of satisfaction that the actor has not experienced before.

While the subject matter may be serious in tone, the play is not depressing. “Oh, it is not a downer!” Hoehler assured me.

“Audiences have thankfully found it uplifting and inspirational, and I like to think of the piece as ‘triumph over tragedy’—not the other way around. I’ve never worked this hard, but this show has been the best thing I’ve ever done. Even though I had sworn off any more one-man shows,

I realized that if I wasn’t going to do this now, then when?”

The reviews and audience reaction have been rewarding for the team behind “I of the Storm,” and Hoehler considers this production one of the finest of his career, but doesn’t rule out taking it to another level. “After we play the Tusten, we’ll take a short break before moving the show to a new venue,” he said. “There are plans in the works, so who knows how far we can go? It’s not a true story, but everything in it is true. Regardless of what happens with the show in the future, it’s already changed me in so many ways. As far as I’m concerned? Mission accomplished.”

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‘Fools Gold’ at the Alliance NARROWSBURG, NY — “Fools Gold,” an exhibit of current paintings by Alan Wood, opens with a reception on Friday, April 17 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Delaware Arts Center’s Alliance Gallery. The exhibit will be on view through May 9.

A graphic designer in San Francisco and York New Contributed photo City, Wood “Night,” by Alan Wood had a freelance career in product and package design, photography and graphics. In 2000, he landed in northeastern PA where he now paints with oil on board, primarily non-representational landscapes. He has exhibited at Willow River Gallery and Wayne County Arts Alliance in Honesdale. He has exhibited in group shows at the Delaware Valley Arts Alliance. This is his first solo show Alliance Gallery.

Alliance Gallery is located at the Delaware Arts Center at 37 Main Street, Narrowsburg, NY, and is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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‘African-Americans’ series to be shown

Keyboardist Malone at Tusten Theatre

MONTICELLO, NY — The Ethelbert B. Crawford Public Library will host a sixpart viewing and discussion of the PBS series “The African-Americans: Many Rivers to Cross,” directed by Henry Louis Gates, Jr. Professor Gates is the director of the W.E.B. Du Bois Institute for African and African American Research at Harvard University.

The series traces the history of AfricanAmericans, beginning in the 1500s, and covers the expansion of slavery during the 18th century, the Jim Crow era, the Civil Rights movement of the 1950s and ‘60s and the 2008 presidential election of Barack Obama.

The sessions will be held on consecutive Thursday evenings April 16 through May 21 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Each hour-long episode will be followed by discussion moderated by members of the community.

Your local library can assist you in borrowing a copy of the DVD series. To find out more about the series please visit vid eo.pbs.org/program/african-americansmany-rivers-cross. These sessions are free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be available.

NARROWSBURG, NY — The Delaware Valley Arts Alliance will present keyboard virtuoso Bob Malone as part of the Tusten Theatre Spring Concert Series on Saturday, April 18 at Contributed photo 7:30 p.m.

Bob Malone A touring soloist for two decades who has performed with rock legend John Fogerty since 2011, Malone’s sound is a hybrid mix of rock, blues and New Orleans R&B. Those who heard John Fogerty at Bethel Woods this past summer may remember Malone on keyboards, as well as Malone’s accordion performance. He has shared the stage with Bruce Springsteen, Jackson Browne, Jimmy Buffett, Rickie Lee Jones, The Neville Brothers, Dr. John and many others. Keyboard Magazine describes Malone’s performance as “pulsating, roaring work that grabs you and shakes you until you cry for mercy.”

Opening for Bob Malone is Trysette, a classically trained pianist turned singer songwriter from Australia.

Tickets for Bob Malone cost $15 at the door; $12 in advance. Doors open at 7 p.m. and show time is at 7:30 p.m. Tusten Theatre is located at 210 Bridge St. For more information visit delawarevalleyartsa lliance.org or call 845/252-7576.

Guitar performance, workshop at The Cooperage HONESDALE, PA — The Cooperage Project will host f i n ger st yle guitar virtuoso and Contributed photo composer Tim Farrell Tim Farrell to The Cooperage on Saturday, April 18 both to perform and to lead a hands-on guitar workshop.

Farrell is a highly accomplished guitarist whose roots and influences transcend genre. He has mastered the intricacies of fingerstyle guitar, infusing craft, technique and melodic substance to create his own inimitable style.

Farrell will perform at 7 p.m. “Tim Farrell’s music doesn’t need words, the stories are in the compositions,” says Scott Raymond of WVKR-FM, Vassar College, Poughkeepsie, NY. From 4:30 to 6 p.m., Farrell will lead a guitar workshop, “Fingerstyle Guitar Basics.” This hands-on workshop is open to all ages and levels of proficiency. It will be tailored to the participants; bringing a guitar is recommended but not required.

The suggested donation for the workshop is $15. Call 570/253-2020 to register.

No registration is needed for Farrell’s performance. Donations are collected at the door.

UpFront holds spring artists’ reception PORT JERVIS, NY — UpFront Exhibition Space will hold its seventh annual Spring Artist’s Reception on Saturday, April 18, from 6 to 9 p.m. This event is open to the public, and there is no admission fee. At the reception, UpFront will present live music by Walt Edwards along with c ompl i me nt a r y food sponsored by Pell Wealth Partners, a private wealth advisory practice of Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc., as Contributed photo well as refresh- Sculpture by Janet ments. The show Rutkowski will run through May 24..

UpFront currently has over 50 artists of all mediums in this exhibit including photos taken by the late James A. Cherry III. UpFront Exhibition Space is located at 31 Jersey Ave. Gallery hours are Thursdays through Sundays 12 noon to 5 p.m.

Visit “UpFront Exhibition Space” on Facebook or call 845/754-5000.

Cooperage game night HONESDALE, PA — On Thursday, April 16 from 6 to 9 p.m., Game Night will take place at The Cooperage, 1030 Main St. As always, The Cooperage will have all kinds of games to play—from board games to card games to brain games.

Scrabble, Twister, chess, checkers, dominos, Dominion, Carcassonne, Settlers of Catan, Fluxx, to name only a few. Bring your favorite game if you’d like.

Each month there is now a free game giveway. One lucky game night attendee will take home a board game. The game to win on April 16 is Space Sheep!™ courtesy of Stronghold Games.

Donations appreciated. Snacks are available for purchase. The Cooperage is operated by the The Cooperage Project, a not-for-profit organization that seeks to build community through performance, learning and good times. For more information visit www.thecooperageproject. org or call 570/253-2020.

Library Week at Crawford MONTICELLO, NY — Ethelbert B. Crawford Public Library will celebrate National Library Week, April 12 to 18, with a number of activities.

Thursday, April 16 is National Librarian Day. Come for a special librarian story time at 2 p.m. Even if you can’t make it for the story, craft supplies will be available until 5 p.m. Thursday at 6:30 p.m. is the first night for a six-part series, “African Americans: Many Rivers to Cross.” Watch the first episode of the PBS documentary, “The Black Atlantic,” and participate in a discussion moderated by Professor Erroyl Rolle. Also on Thursday, the library board of trustees meets at 6 p.m.

Pre-K story time is on Friday, April 17 at 10 a.m. On Saturday, there is a weekly family movie at 2:30 p.m. Call the library for movie titles.

Visit www.ebcrawfordlibrary.org.or call 845/794-4660.

‘Conversations with Interesting Neighbors’ NARROWSBURG, NY — Join Kevin McDonough, pop aficionado, for a Friday evening of culture and conversation on April 24 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Tusten-Cochecton Branch of the Western Sullivan Public Library, part of the “Pop Matters: Conversations with Interesting Neighbors” series. McDonough will interview local artist Philip Jostrum, who worked in the art and production design departments of several big name Hollywood films in the 1970s. Registration is required. Programs without at least five people pre-registered may be cancelled.

Visit WSPLonline.org or call 845/2523360.

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Home is where the heart is

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ell, my heart anyhow, and I suspect most of yours as well. Now that we’ve had a few days in a row with temps above 40, I’m once again reminded of how much I love where I live and that without winter, spring would never smell as sweet. Zipping around the Upper Delaware River region with unfettered abandon, I couldn’t help but notice the sheer joy in my neighbors’ faces as well, as folks raked and swept, sprucing up their homes, waving at the Wonder Dog as we drove by. Noting the rushing waters of Callicoon Creek, I paused briefly and took a few photos, careful to not get my feet wet, knowing that I was about to make an attempt to fill some very big shoes—those of photographer, sportswriter, teacher, philosopher and all-round bon vivant Richard Ross, who has been homebound recuperating from surgery and was unable to emcee the 29th annual Hortonville Talent Show last Saturday, causing the steering committee to scramble.

Ross has been hosting the event for decades, and the very thought of the homespun cavalcade proceeding without him caused widespread panic as far away as Cochecton. Thankfully, the hosting job wound up going to Kathy Aleschus, who volunteered to fill in for Richard, allowing me and fellow celebrity judge Carol Montana to concentrate on our duties while selecting winners in the never-ending door prize raffle. I suspect Aleschus thought she’d be a shoo-in for winning an award by doing double duty as both performer and hostess, but bribes have been attempted in the past (you know who you are) and they rarely work. Besides, in her zeal to get a leg up on the competition, it must have slipped poor Kathy’s mind that at this yearly show, which features a wide variety of incredible homegrown talent, everyone is a winner, and they all go home with a beautiful “faux-parchment certificate suitable for framing.” As always, a flag-waving, foot-stomping, aria-singing, poetry-reciting, hip-hopdancing, fiddle-playing, comedy-sketching, pen-playing (you heard me) good time was had by the standing-roomonly crowd filling the Presbyterian Church and raising funds for the Youth Economic Group based in Liberty, NY. Word on the street is that Ross is healing fast and will be swimming laps again soon, preparing himself to host the 30th extravaganza already being planned for next year.

On my way home, I stopped in Bethel, NY to hear Honesdale, PA’s The Crackers putting their cool spin on Americana, with great vocals, super tight harmonies, terrific fiddle playing and guitar strumming of their own. John Rocklin, Ron Huber, Jan London, Laura Kortright and Shawn Caden entertained with two nice sets in spite of my incredible rudeness and inability to sit still for more than three minutes, as I photographed the group, while Dharma shook paws all around and the two of us proceeded to disrupt the crowd wherever we went.

The Crackers surely deserve better than the likes of me, so with head hung, I slunk out the door, determined to be on my best behavior the next time these folks travel far from home and grace us with their music again. Sorry, guys, blame it on the bossa nova (I mean me).

Looking for a way to spice up your marriage and keep the home fires burning? If local legend Ramona Jan and her husband of “too many years” (her words, not mine) workout guru Andre Turan, are any example, forming a

TRR photos by Jonathan Charles Fox

Homegrown talent is never more evident than at the annual cavalcade of stars in Hortonville, NY, where everyone is a winner.

Preview new exhibits at WCHS museum HONESDALE, PA — Pennsylvania State Rep. Sandra Major, (R/111th District) recently visited the Wayne County Historical Society’s (WCHS) main museum at 810 Main St. and donated a flag of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to the museum. During Major’s visit, she previewed the new exhibits that will open to the public on Saturday, April 18 during the Spring Open House. Admission is free from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and light refreshments will be served from 4 to 7 p.m.

The newly donated Pennsylvania flag will be part of the Wayne County Unfurled exhibit. This new exhibit features a large selection of flags which have been donated to the museum over the decades, and also provides the visitor with some American flag history. Other new exhibits at the museum include “Life of the Lenape,” an interactive children’s exhibit showing what life was like for a Lenape family, and “Vietnam: Looking Back 50 Years,” featuring the photos of Stanton Pratt who was an Army photographer in Vietnam during 1965 and 1966.

Email wchs@ptd.net or call 570/253-3240.

Contributed photo

Upper Valley Winds jazz orchestra Husband and wife duo Ramona Jan and Andre Turan keep the home fires burning by creating original music. Pictured here are janturan performing selections from their new CD, “Whoopah!” in Callicoon, NY. musical act (janturan) and recording a CD are just the ticket. The duo’s first album (Whoopah!) and official CD release party took place on Sunday at Café Devine in Callicoon, NY, where streams of well wishers flowed in and out, and fans purchased copies of the pair’s original tunes, while they performed selections, many of which were oddly not featured on the debut CD. I’ve known this couple for years, so was thrilled to discover that they’re pretty good (IMHO) at this new venture, and while she toyed with every weird little instrument known to mankind, he stuck to the more traditional guitar and led the way with his signature strong vocals.

In between “autobiographical” songs like “Flying Horses,” “Drive” and “Enjoy the Ride,” the pair exchanged quips and cajoled each other in what one casual observer noted was “reminiscent of Sonny and Cher.” I’m not entirely sure what was meant by that, but I wasn’t the only one in the café who was entertained, and I did breathe a sigh of relief that I didn’t hate their routine. Instead, I actually found it heartwarming that the two appeared so happy to be on stage together. She looked ridiculously attractive, and he looked pretty much the same as always, but one could see that home is where their heart is, and that’s pretty sweet.

High schoolers join Upper Valley Winds in ‘Cuban Fire!’

MILFORD, PA — The Upper Valley Winds jazz orchestra will present a concert called “Cuban Fire! A Tribute to Johnny Richards” at 7 p.m., April 25, at the Delaware Valley High School (DVHS) auditorium. Tickets cost $20 at the door, or $15 if bought online. Not only are children under 15 admitted free, but so are all students at DVHS. One of the greatest Latin/jazz composers in the 20th century, Richards is best known to the public for standards like “Young at Heart,” recorded by Frank Sinatra, and for his work with the Stan Kenton Orchestra. In 1956 he wrote and arranged a recording for the Stan Kenton Orchestra that was a monster hit: “Cuban Fire!” Joined by select students from Delaware Valley High School, the 27-piece Upper Valley Winds will perform works from this album as well as other Johnny Richards tunes.

The director and conductor of Upper Valley Winds, Patrick J. Marcinko Jr., is a veteran musician who has performed with Louis Armstrong, Tony Bennett and Sammy Davis Jr. A native of northeastern Pennsylvania, he also composes liturgical music and leads the Eukmen Chorale.

Both a workshop with students and the concert are productions of Kindred Spirits Arts Programs, a nonprofit organization of volunteers that has been bringing quality entertainment to area audiences and programs to school students since 2002.

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WHERE AND WHEN Thurs., Apr. 16

All-you-can-eat breakfast

HONESDALE — Game night at The Cooperage, 6-9pm. Bring your own game or choose from a variety of games provided. Donations make this happening possible. 570/253-2020.

WURTSBORO — All-you-can-eat breakfast at the American Legion Post 1266, 92 Pine St., 8-11am. Military-style breakfast chow line prepared and served by veterans. All proceeds support programs for veterans in Sullivan County. $7 at the door. 845/888-4958.

Monti Idol

Callicoon Brewing: Al & John

Game Night at The Cooperage

MONTICELLO — Monticello High School Music Honor Society hosts Monti Idol, a singing competition involving high school students singing their favorite pop songs in the Monticello High School Arnold Packer Hughs Auditorium, 7pm. Eight finalists were chosen by audition to sing two popular music selections. Tickets: $3 students, $5 for the public.

Theater at SUNY Sullivan

LOCH SHELDRAKE — The SUNY Sullivan Theater Program will present “Marisol” by José Rivera in the Seelig Theatre at 8pm. “Marisol” is an apocalyptic urban fantasy that urges society to “wake up.” Directed by Jessica Barkl, SUNY Sullivan assistant professor of theater and speech. Suggested donation: $5.

845/434-5750, ext. 4281.

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

Community Driver Safety Program

KAUNEONGA LAKE — Community Driver Safety Program, Defensive Driving Class at Bethel Senior Center, 9am4pm. Register via mail to Community Driver Safety Programs, Inc., PO Box 444, White Lake NY 12786, or call toll free 877/910-7843. Fee: $25 over 50 years of age and $35 under 50 years of age.

Community Free Luncheon

NARROWSBURG — Two Franks Café, a free lunch open to the public at St. Francis Xavier Church, 151 Bridge St., 12 noon-1pm. Come for a free meal and fellowship.

Computer workshop

Fri., Apr. 17 Chronic Disease Self Management workshops

KAUNEONGA LAKE — Hudson River HealthCare, in collaboration with Sullivan County Office for the Aging, offers “Healthy Choices, the Chronic Disease Self-Management Program” at the Bethel Nutrition Site, from 10am-12:30pm.

Free 6-week program for adults and caregivers dealing with any ongoing health condition. 845/807-0257.

NARROWSBURG — “Understanding and Maintaining Your Computer” at the Western Sullivan Public Library, 1-3pm. This class will review the functionality within the Control Panel to manage sounds, hardware, programs, disk clean up, defragmentation and more. Register at the library or at WSPLonline.org.

Doug Rogers and the Backseat Drivers

Grateful Dead Night

BETHEL — Doug Rogers and the Backseat Drivers at The Dancing Cat Saloon, 8pm. $7 cover charge. 845/583-3141.

Hospital uniform sale

HAWLEY — Exercise/Dance Extravaganza to Benefit Lackawaxen EMS at the Woodloch Springs Sports Complex, 8:15am-3:15pm. $20 registration fee, sign up by April 6 and get a free week membership at the Sports Complex.

570/685-4022.

Theater at SUNY Sullivan

HAWLEY — Free tasting with The Alpine Wurst & Meat House at the Mill Market in the Hawley Silk Mill, Suite #111, 8 Silk Mill Dr., 11am-1pm. Taste a selection of fine German specialties. Email hello@ MillMarketPA.com or 570/390-4440.

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

HONESDALE — Wayne Memorial Hospital Auxiliary sponsors a uniform, professional work shoe and accessory sale in the David Katz Conference Center at the hospital, 601 Park St., 7am-4pm.

Proceeds go to purchase a mobile mammography van for the hospital.

LOCH SHELDRAKE — “Hands on a Hardbody” will be preformed at SUNY Sullivan in the Seelig Theatre at 8pm. The show, which is inspired by true events and infused with a “fresh roots rock vibe,” is the hilarious, hard-fought contest where only one winner can drive away with the American dream. Suggested donation: $5. 845/434-5750, ext. 4281.

Sat., Apr. 18 34th Annual Basha Kill Clean-up

Exercise/Dance Extravaganza

Free tasting with The Alpine Wurst & Meat House

Keyboard Virtuoso Bob Malone in concert

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

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

Kiwanis Walks for Hunger

WURTSBORO — 34th Annual Basha Kill Clean-up. Register 9-10am, Haven Rd., just off Rt. 209 south of Wurtsboro.

Wear gloves, insect repellent; garbage bags provided. Sponsored by the Basha Kill Area Association which hosts free picnic lunch afterwards. Bring a chair to dine. Door prizes, BKAA merchandise for sale.

MOUNTAINDALE — The Sullivan County Kiwanis Clubs from Callicoon, Monticello and Woodridge Walk for Hunger.

Registration at 9am at the Mountaindale Firehouse, walk begins 10am at Rails to Trails. Benefits the Food Bank of the Hudson Valley. Fee: a donation of nonperishable food items or a monetary contribution. 845/386-1866.

AARP Driver Safety Program

Live piano music at Settlers Inn

SOUTH FALLSBURG — AARP Driver Safety Program at the South Fallsburg Senior Center, from 9am-4pm. To register call Sonny Smith at 845/434-8922 (leave message). The fee is $20 for AARP members and $25 for non-members.

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

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Manchester Community Library book sale

EQUINUNK — Monthly book sale, third Saturday every month from April until November and the first Saturday of December, 9am-12 noon. Paperback books $.25, hard-cover books $.50, Amazon sale books as marked. 570/224-4173.

Nature watch

Pine Mill Community Hall pancake breakfast

LOOKOUT — Pine Mill Community Hall, 919 Pine Mill Rd., holds its first pancake breakfast of the year, 7:30-11:30am.

Menu includes eggs your way, cheese omelets, sausage, pancakes, home fries, juice, coffee or tea. Adults, $8; kids 4 to 9, $4; babies, free. 570/224-8500.

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

Sons of Norway Bernt Balchen Lodge meeting

Theater at SUNY Sullivan

Theater at SUNY Sullivan

LOCH SHELDRAKE — The SUNY Sullivan Theater Program presents “Marisol”

by José Rivera in the Seelig Theatre at 8pm. “Marisol” is an apocalyptic urban fantasy that urges society to “wake up.” Directed by Jessica Barkl, SUNY Sullivan assistant professor of theater and speech. Suggested donation: $5.

845/434-5750, ext. 4281.

Wee ones walk

LAKE ARIEL — Bring your little ones, ages 3-4, for a walk outdoors with naturalist educator Jenna at Lacawac Sanctuary, 94 Sanctuary Rd., 10-11:30am.

Meet at the Coulter Visitor’s Center.

Walk will conclude with a craft and a snack. Registration is limited. $5 per child, $10 for three. Siblings under 3 free. 570/689-9494.

World Folk Sojourn with Jean Rohe & Liam Robinson

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

Sun., Apr. 19 Callicoon Brewing Live Music Brunch with Doug Rogers

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

Chicken BBQ

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

French Toast Breakfast

WOODBOURNE — Woodbourne Fire Department holds its 11th annual allyou-can-eat French toast breakfast at the Woodbourne Firehouse, 7am-12 noon. Adults, $7; children 12 and under, $7; children 5 and under, free. Takeouts available. 845/434-6763.

Nature Watch

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

Old Time Fiddler’s Gathering

NEVERSINK — The 21st annual Old Time Fiddler’s Gathering at Neversink Fire Hall, 7486 SR 55, 2-6pm. Featured food at a cost by Mark McCarthy. Cost for music: $10 adults, $1 students, children under 5, free. Fundraiser for the Sullivan County Pregnancy Support Center. 845/985-2923.

LACKAWAXEN — Sons of Norway Bernt Balchen Lodge #3-566 will meet at the Lackawaxen Firehouse, Route 590, at 2pm. Guest speaker Dr. Greg Olsen shares his experiences in space flight and other related subjects. Desserts, coffee and tea served.

LOCH SHELDRAKE — “Hands on a Hardbody” will be performed at SUNY Sullivan in the Seelig Theatre at 2pm. The show, which is inspired by true events and infused with a “fresh roots rock vibe,” is the hilarious, hard-fought contest where only one winner can drive away with the American dream. Suggested donation $5.

845/434-5750, ext. 4281.

Mon., Apr. 20 Community blood drive

YOUNGSVILLE — Community blood drive at the Youngsville Firehouse, 2-7pm. Sponsored by the Fireman and Ladies Auxiliary. 800/REDCROSS or www.redcrossblood.org.

Tues., Apr. 21 Ann Street School open house

MILFORD — The Ann Street School hosts an open house at the Milford United Methodist Church, 206 East Ann St., 4-7pm. Open house is an opportunity to meet the teachers and tour the school.

570/296-6124.

Bus trip to Lancaster

GLEN SPEY — Lumberland Senior Center bus trip to Lancaster, PA on June 23 and 24. Pay in full by April 21. $230 single, $200 double, $180 triple. 845/856-1464.

Free forum on landscaping

HONESDALE — “Smart Landscaping: How Landscaping Can Save Energy” at Wayne County Conservation District, 648 Park St., 7-9pm. Co-sponsored by SEEDS (Sustainable Energy Education and Development Support) and the Northeast Pennsylvania Audubon Society. Registration encouraged, 570/245-1256.

Trip to Mohegan Sun

10:15am. Includes stories, songs, finger plays, arts & crafts including felt board fun. 845/557-6258.

Theater at SUNY Sullivan

LOCH SHELDRAKE — The SUNY Sullivan Theater Program will present “Marisol” by José Rivera in the Seelig Theatre at 8pm. “Marisol” is an apocalyptic urban fantasy which urges society to “wake up.” Directed by Jessica Barkl, SUNY Sullivan assistant professor of theater and speech. Suggested donation: $5.

845/434-5750, ext. 4281.

Women’s Club of Honesdale meeting

HONESDALE — The Women’s Club of Honesdale meets at the Chamber of Commerce Visitor’s Center, 7pm. The 2015 scholarships will be awarded to graduating seniors from area high schools. A reception followd the regular meeting to honor the students and parents.

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

HAWLEY — Dinner and the musical comedy “Nunsense, the Musical” at Ehrhardt’s Waterfront Banquet Center. Cash bar cocktails 5:30pm, dinner served 6:30pm, play begins 8:30pm.

Tickets: $40. Reservations required.

Full menu & show description: www.ehrhardts.com/files/Special_Events_2015/ Nunsense_April24th_2015.jpg.

AARP Driver Safety Program

GLEN SPEY — AARP Driver Safety Program, Smart Driver Course at Lumberland Senior Center, 2:30-6pm. To register, call Sheila Hocker at 845/856-1707.

The fee is $20 for AARP members and $25 for non-members.

Chronic Disease Self Management workshops

Library story time

ELDRED — Store time for preschool-age children at Sunshine Hall Free Library every other Thursday morning, 9:15-

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CALLICOON — When Pigs Fly at Callicoon Brewing, 16 Upper Main St., 8pm.

NO cover. 845/887-5500.

Contra Dance at The Cooperage

HONESDALE — Contra dance at The Cooperage, 7:30-10pm. A caller teaches each dance and then calls the dance to live music. Dress is casual, events are smoke and alcohol free. Come with or without a partner. Beginners welcome.

Country Night with the Carl Richards Band

MONTICELLO — The Monticello Elks #1544 host a county night of music with the Carl Richards Band, 6pm-10pm at 46 North St. Adults: $30 per couple, $20 for singles. Hors d’oeuvres, wine, beer & soda included. For information or tickets, email burgerrobertl@yahoo.com or call 845/794-1544.

Free tasting with Spread Some Love and Clarks Cultures

HAWLEY — Free tasting with Spread Some Love and Clarks Cultures at the Mill Market in the Hawley Silk Mill, Suite #111, 8 Silk Mill Dr., 11am-1pm. It’s Hawley Earth Fest. Stop by to taste some jams and jellies, and a new flavor of kombucha: turmeric and ginger. For information, email hello @MillMarketPA.com or call 570/390-4440.

Hawley Earth Fest

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

Hawley Earth Fest

Live Music Friday with Merchants of Groove

LIVINGSTON MANOR — Italian Dinner at the Masonic Lodge, 94 Main St., 4:307pm. Adults, $10; child, $6. Benefit: Sullivan-St. Tammany Chapter #298 Order of Eastern Star. 845/439-3102.

Callicoon Brewing: When Pigs Fly

Comedy Night at Cocoon

Thurs., Apr. 23

Italian Dinner

Sat., Apr. 25

GLBT prom

HAWLEY — Local businesses and conservation organizations invite you to join in the celebration of love for planet Earth.

Events and activities will be offered all weekend at various locations. www. hawleyearthfest.com.

GLEN SPEY — AARP Driver Safety Program Smart Driver Course at the Lumberland Senior Center, 2:30-6pm. To register call Sheila Hocker at 845/8561707. The fee is $20 for AARP members and $25 for non-members.

LOCH SHELDRAKE — “Hands on a Hardbody” will be preformed at SUNY Sullivan in the Seelig Theatre at 8pm. The show, which is inspired by true events and infused with a “fresh roots rock vibe,” is the hilarious, hard-fought contest where only one winner can drive away with the American dream. Suggested donation $5.

845/434-5750, ext. 4281.

KAUNEONGA LAKE — Hudson River HealthCare, in collaboration with the Sullivan County Office for the Aging, will offer Healthy Choices, the Chronic Disease Self-Management Program at the Bethel Nutrition Site, from 10am12:30pm. Free 6-week program for adults and caregivers dealing with any ongoing health condition. 845/807-0257.

GLEN SPEY — Lumberland Senior Center bus trip to Mohegan Sun Pocono Downs, May 14. Bus departs senior center 10:30am; returns 6:30pm. Pay in full

by April 21. $30. 845/856-1464.

AARP Driver Safety Program

Theater at SUNY Sullivan

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

‘Pop Matters: Conversations with Interesting Neighbors’

NARROWSBURG — Join Kevin McDonough, pop aficionado, for an evening of culture and conversation from 6:307:30pm at the Tusten-Cochecton branch of the Western Sullivan Public Library.

Kevin will interview local artist Philip Jostrum who worked in the art and production design departments of several big name Hollywood films in the 1970’s.

Registration required.

MATAMORAS — The Upper Delaware GLBT Center (UDGLBT) will hold its third annual GLBTQ and Ally Prom at at the Best Western Inn at Hunt’s Landing, 120 Route 6 and 209, at 7pm. Dinner/dance.

The theme is “Carnival.” Tickets: $50 adults, $30 young adults 14 to 20. Visit www.udglbt.org.

HAWLEY — Local businesses and conservation organizations invite you to join in the celebration of love for planet Earth.

Events and activities will be offered all weekend at various locations. www. hawleyearthfest.com.

Krummack Family Benefit

NEVERSINK — There will be an allyou-can-eat pancake dinner fundraiser to benefit the Krummack Family at the Neversink Fire Department, Route 55, 4-7pm. Eat-in or take out. $10 for adults (ages 13 and up); $5 for children (ages 5-12); and children age 4 and under, free.

Tricky tray, bake sale, and 50/50 raffle.

Live piano music at Settlers Inn

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

Nature Watch

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

CALLICOON THEATER Adults $9.50 - Children $6 • Mon & Mat Adults $7.5 • Children $6

We accept cash only • 20% discount for active duty personnel & veterans with current military or veterans ID

Friday, April 17 - Tuesday, April 28

MALL COP 2

(PG)

Kevin James

Fri. 7:30, Sat & Sun 2 & 7:30; Mon. & Tues. 7:30, Closed Wed, Thurs Coming Friday 5/1: Avengers: Age of Ultron

845-887-4460 www.callicoontheater.com Callicoon, N.Y.

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

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

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

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

Storage Your lock - your key - low monthly rates, various sizes to suit your needs.

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Stoves WOOD & COAL STOVES

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Swimming Pools CLEAR-RITE POOLS & SPAS, INC.

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Tree Service BLACK OAK TREE SERVICE

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Financial security. Expenses paid.

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

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

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

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

The River Reporter seeks a freelance writer to cover sports and youth stories in our area.

Writer would be responsible for identifying stories as well as writing them, and for providing photographs. Coverage in Pennsylvania as well as New York preferred. Could be a column format: use your imagination and let us know your ideas. If interested, please email your resume and one or more writing samples to copyeditor@riverreporter.com

Narrowsburg house share/employment.

Beautiful Delaware River. Established vibrant, elderly artist looking to share three bedroom home overlooking the Delaware River in Narrowsburg NY. Some personal care taking responsibilities required. Car and license very helpful. Flexible rent and or compensation depending on a good match. Please respond to mercenyc@aol.com

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

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

Maintenance Position Children’s overnight camp, Liberty. Must have strong skills in carpentry, plumbing, roofing, electricity, mechanics, organization, References.

914-271-4141

Full Time Parts Person Self Motivated, Basic Mechanical Knowledge & Computer Skills Required.

Benefits.

Apply at RTS Truck Center, Route 652 Honesdale Pa 570-729-7636

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It’s easy to place an ad in classifieds.

Help Wanted Lake Region IGA, interviewing for full time position in

Meat Department, must have two years experience and available weekends. 570-226-6000 ask for Randy to apply.

Help Wanted

Waitress Wanted Full or Part Time Contact Carol 845/557-8548

MASTHOPE MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY is currently seeking individuals for the following job openings: • A seasonal, full-time janitorial position • A friendly individual for a part-time weekend receptionist position • A seasonal, part-time activities assistant • Summer lifeguards, badge checkers and boat masters.

Please email resume to kmyers@masthope.org, or fax 570-685-2701 to the attention of Kelli.

American Electric LLC is NOW ACCEPTING applications from experienced electricians.

Applicants must have knowledge of the electrical trade in both commercial and residential fields. A strong work ethic with attention to detail. Be willing to work with others and provide there own hand tools.

Must have a clean and valid drivers license.

Call today to apply.

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The Summit Restaurant at Masthope Mountain is now Hiring.

We are looking for: Cashiers, Deli Clerks, Cooks, Prep Cooks, Stock Attendants, Bussers, Hostess, Servers, Food Runners, and Dish Washers, Full/Part Time Seasonal, weekends and holidays and reliable transportation is required. You must be able to work as a team and work well in a customer service environment. We will train to fit positions, but experience is helpful.

We offer Competitive pay, and free use of amenities as an added bonus upon hiring. You can apply in person at Masthope Mountain or online at www.masthope.org (please specify in the comments what you are specifically applying for). You can also send us an email with qualifications prior to coming in and filling out the application if you choose.

Call 570-685-1173 for more information

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Legal Notice LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE TO BIDDERS PLEASE TAKE NOTICE That the Town Board of the Town of Cochecton, Sullivan County, NY will receive sealed bids for blacktop Type 3 Binder (403.13), Type 6 Top (403.17) and Type 7 Top (403.18) All pricing shall be in US Tons F.O.B. including pick up blacktop at the plant, delivery and trucked to various sites on Town of Cochecton Roads as directed by the Highway Superintendent. Bids will be accepted at the Office of the Town Clerk during regular business hours Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 9:00 am – 3:00 pm at 74 Smales Road, Lake Huntington, NY 12752; until 3:00 p.m. on May 12, 2015, or they may be sent to P.O. Box 295, Lake Huntington, NY 12752 - phone 845/932-8360 ext 11 and they will be publicly opened and read aloud at 7:30 p.m. on the 13th day of May 2015 at the regular Town Board Meeting. Bids must bear on the face thereof the name and address of the bidder. All bids shall be from June 1, 2015, to May 31, 2016. No bid may be withdrawn within 30 days from the date of the bid opening. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder on May 13, 2015. In the case two or more responsible bidders submit identical bids as to price the Town Board may award the contract to any such bidder.

The right is reserved to reject any and all bids. The attention of the bidders is particularly called to the non-collusive bid certification which must be provided, pursuant to Sec. 103-D of the General Municipal Law and to the hours and wages and supplements of Sec. 220 et seq. of the Labor Law and that section 103-A of the General Municipal Law and Section 220 et seq. of the Labor Law are hereby considered to be part of any contract to purchase which may be entered into. For more information please contact Highway Superintendent, Kevin Esselman at (845) 932-8737. BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF COCHECTON Hollye Schul-

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of Highland Planning Board, c/o Mary Jasper, P.O. Box 415, Eldred, N.Y. 12732 and those received on or before May 6, 2015 will be read into the public record. By order of the Planning Board Mary Jasper, Secretary

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

LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the fiscal affairs of the Eldred Central School District for the proposed budget for the 2015-16 fiscal year, has been examined by the Office of the State Comptroller and that the Report of Examination prepared by the Office of the State Comptroller has been filed in my office where it is available as a public record for inspection by all interested persons. Pursuant to Section 35 of the General Municipal Law, the governing Board of the Eldred Central School District has authorized the preparation of a written response to the report of examination prepared by the Office of the State Comptroller and will file such response when completed in my office as a public record for inspection by all interested persons not later than July 8, 2015. Bonnie Robertson District Clerk Eldred Central School District Dated: April 10, 2015 PUBLIC NOTICE Please take notice that the Planning Board of the Town of Highland will conduct a Public Hearing and Regular Meeting on or about 7:00 p.m. on May 6, 2015 at the Eldred Town Hall, Eldred, New York upon Special Use Permit No. 15-02 for William Zaccari and Larry Rosner of 211 Mail Road LLC. The owners are seeking a Special Use Permit for a family resort, bar/lounge and restaurant which will include a 20 room motel, an exercise room, a pool, a gymnasium, indoor tennis and basketball. The parcel size is 31.40 acres. The parcel situate is in the R-2 Zone and is located at 211 Mail Road in Barryville, New York and is designated on the Town of Highland Tax Rolls as Section 15, Block 1, Lot 70.1.

At such time persons having comments for or against said application shall be heard. The application will be on file in the Town Clerk’s Office ten (10) days prior to Public Hearing. Written comments may be submitted in advance to the Town

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

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

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24 • APRIL 16 - 22, 2015 Legal Notice the name and residence address of each signer; and must state the name and residence address of the candidate. Petition forms may be obtained at the Office of the School District Clerk on weekdays when school is in session, during regular business hours, 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. When picking up petitions, you must indicate which position you are running for: Lucas Arzilli; Rachel Brey and Kevin P. Murphy. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that personal registration of voters is required pursuant to §2014 of the Education Law. If a voter has heretofore registered to vote with the School District and has voted at an annual or special school district meeting within the last four calendar years, s/ he is eligible to vote at this Election and Vote to be held on Tuesday, May 19, 2015. If a voter is currently registered to vote with the Sullivan County Board of Elections, s/he is also eligible to vote in this election and vote. All other persons who wish to vote must register with the Board of Registration.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Board of Registration will meet at the Administration Office

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

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Register of voters so prepared shall be filed in the Office of the Clerk of the District, Sullivan West Elementary, 33 Schoolhouse Road, Jeffersonville, NY, where the same shall be open for inspection by any qualified voter of the District on each of the five days prior to the day set for the Annual Meeting, Election and Vote, except Saturday and Sunday, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., prevailing time. Said Register will be open for inspection at the polling place on the date of the Election and Vote, on Tuesday, May 19, 2015. NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN, that applications

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for absentee ballots for the School District Election and Vote may be obtained at the Office of the District Clerk. The application must be received by the District Clerk at least seven (7) days prior to the election if the ballot is to be mailed to the voter or the day before the election, if the ballot will be delivered personally to the voter. A list of all persons to whom absentee ballots shall have been issued will be available in the Office of the District Clerk between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. until the day of the Election and Vote. Absentee ballots must be received by the District Clerk at the Sullivan West Elementary, 33 Schoolhouse Road, Jeffersonville, NY by no later than 5:00 p.m., prevailing time, on the date of the Annual Meeting, Election and Vote, Tuesday, May 19, 2015.

AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the School District Clerk is hereby authorized to amend the Notice of the Public Hearing on the Budget and Annual Meeting, Election and Vote, from time to time, as in her discretion, such amendment may be required. AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the School District Clerk shall cause the Notice

set forth above to be published once each week for four (4) weeks within the seven (7) weeks preceding the Annual Meeting, Election and Vote, the first such notice to be published at least 45-days prior to the Election and Vote, in accordance with Section 2004 of the Education Law. Date: March 19, 2015 By Order of the Board of Education Sullivan West Central School Margaret L. Luty, District Clerk

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

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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Notice of Formation of a Limited Liability Company 1. The name of the limited liability company is: Wooden Nickel Media, LLC 2. Articles of Organization were filed with the New York Secretary of State’s office on : February 20, 2015 3.The County in which the Office is to be located :Sullivan 4.The New York Secretary of State is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The address to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC is : InCorp Services, Inc., One Commerce Plaza, 99 Washington Ave., Suite 805A,

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

Notice of Formation of Reis Holdings, LLC. Arts of Org. filed with New York Secy of State (SSNY) on 3/31/15. Office location: Sullivan County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 1415 52nd St, Brooklyn, NY 11219. Purpose: any lawful activity.

Notice of Formation of Greene Nostrand LLC. Arts of Org. filed with New York Secy of State (SSNY) on 1/12/15. Office location: Sullivan County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: POB 96, Monticello, NY 12701. Purpose: any lawful activity.

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

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

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

tion 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 20, 2015 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 2015-2016 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 five hundred dollars ($14,500.00) 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 2015-2016 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 19, 2015, whose name does not appear 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 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014 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 14, 2015 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 14, 2015. 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 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 11, 2015 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 18, 2015 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 19, 2015. 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, 2015 Bonnie Robertson, District Clerk Eldred Central School District Eldred, NY

ful activity.

SWAN LAKEFRONT ESTATES LLC. Art. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 02/10/15. Office: Sullivan County.

SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, c/o Swan Lakefront Estates LLC, P.O. Box 541, Ferndale, NY 12734. Purpose: Any lawful purpose Notice of Formation of a Limited Liability Company The name of the limited liability company is: The RedTop Group, LLC Articles of Organization were filed with the New York Secretary of State’s office on : :04/06/2015 3.The County in which the Office is to be located : Sullivan The New York Secretary of State is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The address to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC is : The RedTop Group, LLC PO Box 304 Westbrookville, NY 12785 MONTEM STRATEGIES, LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 1/5/15. Office in Sullivan Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served.

SSNY shall mail copy of process to PO Box 632, Glen Wild, NY 12738.

Purpose: Any lawful purpose. Principal business location: 510 Wild Turnpike, Mountaindale, NY 12763.

Notice of Formation of a Limited Liability Company The name of the limited liability company is: KP Recovery Solutions LLC Articles of Organization were filed with the New York Secretary of State’s office on : October 27, 2008 The County in which the Office is to be located : Sullivan County The New York Secretary of State is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The address to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC is : 24 Sherwood Rd. Springfield, NJ 07081 RESNICK ENERGY, LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 1/5/15.

Office in Sullivan Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 561 Wild Tpke., Mountaindale, NY 12763, which is also the principal business location. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

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

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

Purpose: any lawful activity

LEGAL NOTICE 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 hold a Budget Hearing at the Eldred Jr./Sr. High School, 600 Route 55, in Eldred, NY, in said district on Thursday, May 7, 2015, 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, 2015 – June 30, 2016.

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 7, 2015.

NOTICE IS GIVEN, that the Annual Vote upon the appropriation of the necessary funds to meet the estimated expenditures for school purposes for the 2015-2016 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 19, 2015, 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 20, 2015) 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 Educa-

Notice of Formation of 32/31 NE LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 2/11/15.

Office location: Sullivan County.

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

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

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

LEGAL NOTICE TO BIDDERS PLEASE TAKE NOTICE That the Town Board of the Town of Cochecton, Sullivan County, NY will receive sealed bids for stone; crusher run, # 2’s, # 3’s, # 4’s, surge stone, PA # 8 or (equivalent) PA # 6 or (equivalent) and anti-skid. All pricing shall be in US Tons F.O.B. including pick up at the plant, delivery and trucked to Town of Cochecton Highway Garage and delivery and trucked to various sites on Town of Cochecton Roads as directed by the Highway Superintendent. Bids will be accepted at the Office of the Town Clerk during regular business hours Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 9:00 am – 3:00 pm at 74 Smales Road, Lake Huntington, NY 12752; until 3:00 p.m. on May 12, 2015, or they may be sent to P.O. Box 295, Lake Huntington, NY 12752 - phone 845/932-8360 ext 11 and they will be publicly opened and read aloud at 7:30 p.m. on the 13th day of May 2015 at the regular Town Board Meeting. Bids must bear on the face thereof the name and address of the bidder. All bids shall be from June 1, 2015, to May 31, 2016. No bid may be withdrawn within 30 days from the date of the bid opening. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder on May 13, 2015. In the case two or more responsible bidders submit identical bids as to price the Town Board may award the contract to any such bidder.

The right is reserved to reject any and all bids. The attention of the bidders is particularly called to the non-collusive bid certification which must be provided, pursuant to Sec. 103-D of the General Municipal Law and to the hours and wages and supplements of Sec. 220 et seq. of the Labor Law and that section 103A of the General Municipal Law and Section 220 et seq. of the Labor Law are hereby considered to be part of any contract to purchase which may be entered into. For more information please contact Highway Superintendent, Kevin Esselman at (845) 932-8737. BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF COCHECTON Hollye Schulman, Town Clerk; Dated 04/09/2015 NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING TOWN OF LUMBERLAND TOWN BOARD THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF LUMBERLAND WILL HOLD A SPECIAL MEETING ON WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22, 2015, AT 6:30 P.M., AT THE GLEN SPEY MUNICIPAL BUILDING, 1054 PROCTOR ROAD, GLEN SPEY, N.Y. TO DISCUSS TOWN BUSINESS. THIS MEETING IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. By Order of the Supervisor Town of Lumberland Virginia V. Horn Town Clerk April 9, 2015

Legal Notice Notice of Formation of Herkimer Development Realty LLC. Arts of Org. filed with New York Secy of State (SSNY) on 2/22/12. Office location: Sullivan County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: POB 96, Monticello, NY 12701.

Purpose: any lawful activity.

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

Office location: Sullivan County.

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

Nelly’s Latin Restaurant, LLC Arts of Org filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 2/17/15. Office in Sullivan Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served & shall mail process to C/O Marianely Camacho, 357 Mountaindale Rd, Woodridge, NY 12789. Purpose: General.

Notice of Formation of BIG APPLE CRANE CERTIFIERS LLC. Articles of Organization filed with New York Secretary of State (“SSNY”) on 04/02/2015. Office location: Sullivan County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Jose DeJesus, 78 Club Lane, Rock Hill, NY 12775. Purpose: Any lawful activity.

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IBERTY, NY—The New York Nut Growers Association (NYNGA) will hold its spring meeting on Saturday, April 18, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County (CCESC) Master Gardener Volunteer Program will host this group at its Gerald J. Skoda Extension Education Center on 64 Ferndale-Loomis Rd. Guest speakers will include Lee Reich, lecturer and author of numerous books on environmentally sound landscapes, gardens, farms and what he refers to as “farmdens;” Keith Stewart, certified organic farmer, writer and lecturer; Randy Kelly of Catskill Mountain Forestry Services; Ryan Trapani of Catskill Forest Association; and Peter Haarmann, owner of Peter’s Paw Paws nut tree farm.

Topics to be covered include growing nut and fruit trees in hardiness zones of the region; forest and farm management for high-value nut trees and timber; and direct marketing of vegetables, herbs and nuts. Participants will learn about the forest owners’ plans to create an ecologically healthy, family-livelihood forest portfolio. Nut trees will be distributed with a demonstration on how to plant bare root stock. An afternoon session will take place in Forestburgh, about a half-hour drive from Liberty.

Cost is $18 per person, made by check or money order payable to NYNGA and sent to NYNGA treasurer Jim Darling, 1300 Spring St., Groton, NY 13073. Payment includes a light breakfast, lunch, nut trees and meeting materials.

For more information about local accommodations, driving directions, or registration, visit www.nynga. org or contact Jerry Henkin, NYNGA vice president at 914/282-1371.

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Wee ones walk at Lacawac

ONESDALE, PA — SEEDS (Sustainable Energy Education and Development Support) and the Northeast Pennsylvania Audubon Society are cosponsoring a free seminar titled “Smart Landscaping: How Landscaping Can Save Energy.” on Tuesday April 21 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Wayne County Conservation District office, located in the Park Street Complex, 648 Park St. This free seminar will teach you about permaculture, healthy backyard habitats and simple landscaping techniques for energy savings. You will learn how to plant for optimal heating and cooling needs, what types of trees to plant and where. Presenters will also discuss native versus non-native plant species, and how buying plants and materials from local sources decreases energy needed for transport.

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

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AKE ARIEL, PA — Bring your little ones, ages three and four, for a walk outdoors at Lacawac Sanctuary, 94 Sanctuary Rd., on Saturday, April 18 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Naturalist educator Jenna Mauder will encourage children to use all five senses to explore the environment. The walk will conclude with a craft and a snack. Dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes. The cost is $5 per child, $10 for three. Siblings under three are admitted free. Register by email at info@lacawac.org or call 580/689-9494.

On May 2 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., the sanctuary will host a Frogs & Bogs workshop, contributing to the Pennsylvania Amphibian and Reptile Survey (PARS). After winter’s snow has melted and spring’s rain has fallen, vernal (seasonal) pools are the perfect place to find amphibians and reptiles. Using nets and containers, participants will catch, photo document and release species, egg masses and whatever else we find.

PARS statewide coordinator, Marlin Corn will open the program with an introduction, providing tips for finding and identifying Pennsylvania’s amphibians and reptiles.

Following a lunch break at the lodge overlooking Lake Lacawac, participants will break into groups and explore the sanctuary’s land. Field finding will be reported on the PARS website. This exploration is best suited for ages eight and up, teens and adults. Bring your own lunch and consider the benefits of using reusable containers. The workshop is free. Registration is appreciated at the above email or phone.

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AWLEY, PA —Lacawac Sanctuary will host the 2015 Species Parade in Bingham Park on Saturday, April 25 at 9 a.m. in honor of Earth Day. Dress as your favorite plant, animal or fungi. Register for free as an individual, couple, family or group online at www. hawleyearthfest.com. Friendly dogs are welcome to dress also. Follow Hawley Earth Fest on Facebook for costume ideas and updates.

After the parade, there will be an Enviromental Expo from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the park, where there will be hands-on activities for families. Learn about what Lacawac has to offer your community group or student organization.

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ORT JERVIS, NY — Nathaniel Whitmore, naturalist and wild foods enthusiast, will present a program designed to reveal the edible plants and mushrooms that can be foraged in our region in the spring on Thursday, April 23, 6:30 to 8 p.m. in The Hub, a public computer center located in the basement of the Port Jervis Free Library, 138 Pike St. He will reveal the terrain each prefers, how to identify it, and how to prepare it for consumption.

Whitmore derives almost all of his nutrition from plant sources and he believes that his success in doing so is largely due to variety. There are many forms of plant life found in nature that can be eaten, including grains, beans, nuts, seeds, buds, flowers, leaves, stalks, shoots, roots, tubers, fruits, berries, seaweeds, fiddle heads, pollen and mushrooms.

He says, “The various tastes, qualities, and energies found in a diet of diversity make for great health. So often the stagnation in our bodies and otherwise in our lives is due to a stagnant diet. It is important to eat a variety of fresh, natural foods. Mushrooms are an important aspect of dietary diversity. In this sense, as part of a wholesome diet, all edible mushrooms are also medicinal.

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Forager expert Nathaniel Whitmore is surrounded by cattails, which provide many edible portions.

“Another health benefit of foraging for edible plants and mushrooms is that hunting for them requires walking—one of the healthiest habits there is. Even if you do not find what you are looking for during your forays, you will benefit from the exercise, fresh air and beautiful surroundings.”

The program is free, but seating is limited, so call 845/772-7586 or email thehub@portjervislibrary. org to reserve a seat.

An afternoon of foraging in our area can produce a variety of tasty morsels, including morels and oyster mushrooms, Dryad’s saddle and fiddleheads.

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SOUNDINGS: taking the pulse of the Upper Delaware Watershed High gage mark, feet 4/8 4/9 4/10 4/11 4/12 4/13 4/14

6.51 6.30 7.19 6.55 5.64 5.35 5.41

High water temperature °F 4/8 4/9 4/10 4/11 4/12 4/13 4/14

38.66 37.76 39.02 39.56 41.90 46.40 48.20

Actual and avg. precipitation NYC watershed

Reservoir levels April 14, 2015 Cannonsville: 93.1% Pepacton: 87.2% Neversink: 81.9% Total: 91.2% Normal Total: 98.1% Total in 2013: 94.7%

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THE RIVER REPORTER

RIVER TALK

By Scott Rando

Long-eared bats get protection A mong the species of bat in our region is the Northern long-eared bat (Myotis septentrionalis). Also known as the Northern Myotis, this and other species of bats have been affected by white nose syndrome (WNS). WNS is a fungus that affects bats while they are in their hibernacula over the winter; in affected hibernacula, bat mortality rates of 90% or more have been observed.

After emergence from their hibernacula, long-eared bats favor areas of unbroken forest, where they use mature trees to roost. Upland or hilltop forest is favored more than riparian or flood-plain forest. Like all bat species in our region, the long-eared bat is a prolific eater of insects.

Foraging bats have an impact on insect populations, and it would be unfortunate if bats suffered extirpation over areas affected by WNS. As a result of a proposed rule and public comment period during January 2015, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) recently published an interim rule that goes into effect on May 4, listing the northern long-eared bat as a threatened species, along with some rules concerning human activity within certain areas of the bat’s habitat. Some of the activities that will be affected by the new rules will be the cutting of trees within one-quarter mile of known, occupied roost trees during the pup season (June

1 through July 31) and activity within one-quarter mile of known, occupied hibernacula. More information on the FWS long-eared bat ruling, can be found at tinyurl.com/ ofr8qtd.

You can see the reason for the common name of Myotis septentrionalis, longeared bat, in this closeup.

TRR file photo by Sandy Long

This one of a colony of long-eared bats in a hibernacula in New York State. This and other species of bat have suffered high mortality rates due to white nose syndrome, a fungus that affects bats while they hibernate over winter.

Photo by Al Hicks, NYSDEC

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