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Sullivan legislator blasts FERC Says county needs to support towns By FRITZ MAYER

ONTICELLO, NY — Sullivan County Legislator Nadia Rajsz began the meeting of the Health and Family Services Committee on April 14 by asking her follow lawmakers to pass a resolution supporting four towns in the county that oppose the proposed compressor station near Eldred. Rajsz also used the opportunity to express doubts about the information she had received from a public outreach meeting hosted by Millennium Pipeline, the company that will build the compressor, and representatives of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commissions (FERC), the federal agency that will issue the permit. Rajsz said that she spoke with FERC representatives involved in environmental issues and that, “I have to tell you that as a laboratorian for over 35 years, doing analysis and testing, gathering data— they were blowing a lot of smoke. I don’t have a lot of faith in what they were saying.” She questioned the honesty of some of the responses to her questions. She also read aloud Congressman Chris Gibson’s letter to FERC requesting a health study or health impact assessment regarding the proposed compressor station. Rajsz opened the meeting to comments from the public. Alan Schadt, president of the Excelsior Sport Club, located next to the parcel on which the compressor station would sit, mentioned that Sullivan may take part in a health study with other counties regarding compressor stations. He said, “We’re a $2.3 million club, and I would really hate to see our assets be cut in half or less because of this compressor station. I’m not only involved with the health of my people, who have 32 homes on the property. We’re a hunting club and fishing club, and I’d like to see studies done on the environment and wildlife.”

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Another member of the public, Alycia Gilde Egan, also spoke. She said she lives across the road from the proposed compressor station, and incidentally, in her professional life she is “an environmental specialist focused on emission reductions, from anything that pollutes.” She said the community has formed a group of “community experts.” She said, “We are extremely worried about the impact blow-down emissions will have on the community, the public health.” Blow-downs are sudden releases of large amounts of gas and emissions, which may be scheduled or may be accidental. Egan reiterated Rajsz’s point that the information that came from the representatives at the March 31 meeting by Millennium and FERC was “changing” and was “very fluffy, just to pacify us.” After the public commented on the matter, legislators alluded to the fact that several people who are familiar with Millennium’s Eastern Upgrade project, of which the Eldred compressor station is one element, have expressed the view that the additional gas flowing through the pipeline was meant to be shipped overseas as liquified natural gas. Sorensen said he was opposed to natural gas from the United States being shipped overseas. Rajsz asked her colleagues to pass a county resolution supporting the resolutions passed by the towns of Highland, Lumberland, Bethel and Tusten, opposing the compressor station. She also asked that they support sending a letter from the legislature to FERC seeking to intervene in the permitting process for the compressor station. The consensus of the legislature seemed to be that Rajsz’s colleagues would support her request, and the resolution and letter will be finalized at the executive committee meeting on April 21.

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TRR photo by Amanda Reed

Turtles bask on a log in Little Lake Erie.

It’s turtle season again

ARROWSBURG, NY — A line of turtles basking in the sun is a sure sign that spring is in full swing. This group of turtles took advantage of the warm temperatures on Monday to climb up out of Little Lake Erie in Narrowsburg onto logs where they warmed themselves. These are Eastern painted turtles, and they require the warmth of the sun to raise their body temperatures high enough—above 63 degrees Fahrenheit—

that they can become active and feed. The painted turtle is the most widespread turtle in North America and is omnivorous. It will eat vegetation from the lake or pond where it lives, but will also feed on worms, insects and small fish. Their active season begins now and will last until October, when the turtles will burrow into the mud at the bottom of the lake to hibernate.

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Tusten mulls over camping law What to do with waste? By ISABEL BRAVERMAN

ARROWSBURG, NY — The Tusten Town Board continued its discussion on the Camping Local Law at its recent meeting on April 12. A public hearing was held at the last meeting, but it was not properly advertised, so another public hearing was held this month prior to the regular meeting. The board announced that some changes had been made to section 6.2.2 of the law, which regards commercial tent campsite rentals. One of the changes is that “commercial tent campsite permits are required annually.” Supervisor Carol Wingert said that during the Zoning Rewrite Committee meetings “the biggest conversation is about disposal of waste.” This topic came up in part because of the company Tentrr. This service is similar to Airbnb and allows landowners in the area to rent their land to campers. (Find out more on their website, www. tentrr.com.) Tentrr provides a platform, tent, and other amenities, including a toilet. The question becomes: what to do with the human waste from the toilets? At first, it was proposed that it was the responsibility of the camper to dispose of the waste. However, board members asked rhetorically, “Who is going to drive back to the city with a bag of waste?” Concerns were aired that they may litter or throw it in public trash cans. Thus, the zoning committee added into the law that it is the responsibility of the landowner to dispose of waste. Another change to the law is that the bags provided for waste “must be labeled with homeowner’s or property owner’s contact information in case of improper disposal.” The law says in part, “Landowner is responsible to ensure proper and legal disposal of all types of waste generated on said campsite at the end of each camping stay adhering to NYSDEC [New York State Department of Environmental Conservation] and NYSDOH [New York State Department of Health] regulations.” What are those regulations, board members questioned? Wingert said she contacted the DEC to find out, but still needs an answer. Councilman Ned Lang said that proper disposal sites are not nearby. Some board members thought the law was too ambiguous. For instance, they should add specific examples of portable toilets, like a composting toilet or outhouse. But others said you can’t tell people what to use. The law continues, “Fines for illegal disposal of waste to be established by the Town Board.” Lang said, in regards to fines, “It should be deferred to DEC. Their fines are huge. They define the laws.” Others said the fine should be increased so that it is not just a litter fine. Members of the audience voiced their opinion that rather than focusing on the fine, more thought should be given on how to prevent it from happening in the first place. They also mentioned that the waste collected in port-a-potties of the type used by Tentrr include not only human waste, but also chemicals that cause other kinds of pollution. The board did not pass the law at this meeting, and will wait to hear back from the DEC. They called a special meeting for April 27 at 10 a.m.

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IN BRIEF New Jersey man arrested for drugs in Monticello MONTICELLO, NY — On Sunday, April 10, deputies from the Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office went to a residence in Melody Lake Estate in the Town of Thompson following a report about a subject who was wanted as a fugitive from justice in the state of New Jersey. At the residence located at 10 Maple Tree Lane, deputies interviewed Elijah Peters, age 20, and determined that he was in fact the subject who was wanted by the Passaic County Sheriff’s Office on a charge of possessing dangerous drugs. When Peters was informed of the warrant, he fought with the deputies and attempted to flee. Deputy Joseph Feola was injured while taking Peters into custody. In addition to being charged as a fugitive from justice, Peters was charged with assault, obstructing governmental administration and resisting arrest. He was arraigned before Town of Thompson Judge Sharon Jankiewicz and sent to the Sullivan County Jail in lieu of $15,000 bail, pending a future court date. Feola was treated at Catskill Regional Medical Center and released.

Wallenpaupack hires concussion specialist WALLENPAUPACK, PA — The board of the Wallenpaupack Area School District has voted to hire a physician to deal with situations where a student might suffer a concussion. The vote on April 11 was to hire Dr. Nicolas Belasco for the position for the 2016-17 school year. Belasco works at Bon Secours Hospital, where he is the director of concussion management. Although Belasco will be tasked with overseeing the care of a student who may suffer a concussion, parents will still have the option of getting treatment for their child from an outside doctor. Concussions have become an increasing concern, especially in the area of high school and professional sports. The U.S. Court of Appeals recently upheld a multi-million dollar settlement between the National Football League (NFL) and former players, because the NFL hid information about repeated head bumps and concussions and what they could lead to later in life. The settlement allows some former players who contracted ALS because of repeated concussions to collect up to $5 million from the NFL, while players with Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s diseases could receive up to $3.5 million.

Wolf signs medical marijuana bill HARRISBURG, PA — On April 17, Gov. Tom Wolf signed Senate Bill 3, legalizing medical marijuana in Pennsylvania. “I am proud to sign this bill that will provide long overdue medical relief to patients and families who could benefit from this treatment. I applaud members of both parties in the House and Senate who have come together to help patients who have run out of medical options and want to thank the thousands of advocates who have fought tirelessly for this cause,” said Wolf. “Since taking office, I have met with patients and families, held roundtables, and urged action on this legislation, and it is encouraging that the hard work of these families has resulted in truly historic legislation. “The signing of this bill, which will improve the quality of life for patients and their families throughout Pennsylvania, shows that Harrisburg can come together to address big challenges on behalf of the people of the commonwealth.” The term “medical marijuana” refers to using the whole unprocessed marijuana plant or its basic extracts to treat a disease or symptom. The marijuana plant contains chemicals that may help treat a range of illnesses or symptoms. Studies have shown that medical marijuana can assist patients suffering from serious medical conditions by alleviating pain and improving their quality of life.

Write-in challenges Marino in PA’s 10th GREENTOWN, PA — Mike Molesevich announced on April 20 that he will be a write-in Democratic candidate for the Pennsylvania 10th Congressional District seat in the upcoming primary election on April 26. Molesevich has served the borough of Lewisburg as council member and mayor and has 30 years experience as a consultant and contractor in the fields of environmental protection and energy efficiency. He is an advocate for raising the minimum wage, reproductive rights for women, a strong local economy, affordable education from preschool through college and for the repeal of the Citizens United Supreme Court ruling. Molesevich said he is running against Rep. Tom Marino because “a free market and a democratic society requires active participation from all citizens and no elected office in this state or country should go unchallenged. Voters now have a choice for the PA 10th.” MEMBER NYPA • MEMBER NNA

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Does Honesdale need a manager? By LINDA DROLLINGER

ONESDALE, PA — The April 18 meeting of the Honesdale Borough Council saw two of the borough’s longstanding debates reignited, neither by council instigation. A letter to the council from former councilwoman Juanita Pisano called into question the necessity for a borough manager, a position four of the five newly-elected councilmen think is crucial to efficient running of the borough. Pisano’s letter accused the council of relegating its own responsibilities to the borough manager, noting that during her time on the council, she singlehandedly performed one of the foremost responsibilities of the borough manager: writing grant applications. Council President Mike Augello countered her claim, saying the borough manager position is envisioned as one of head administrator, and the role of council members is that of policymakers and legislators. Comparing those roles to school board and principal, he said the council cannot and should not be responsible for day-today running of the borough; that would be the province of the borough manager. Progress to date in filling the borough manager position was detailed by borough secretary Judy Poltanis,

who reported that seven applications had been received by the deadline of April 18, some of them incomplete. Augello said application review would begin immediately, with an eye toward conducting interviews at a midMay work session, but emphasized that interviews would take place only if qualified candidates were found. The other recurring debate regards an arcane borough ordinance prohibiting third-party advertising on signs displayed in public. It was sparked by a Greater Honesdale Partnership (GHP) request to hang “Welcome to Honesdale” banners from streetlight poles on Main Street during the summer tourist season. The same request last year resulted in a similar debate, ending in a decision to permit the banners. The printed name of a borough business sponsoring the banner project constitutes the advertising in question. On each banner, under “Welcome to Honesdale” would appear “Greater Honesdale Partnership,” and under that, in smaller print, the name of one business that contributed funding to make possible the banner project. Saying that ordinance language was not explicit enough for him to make a decision, zoning officer Dan Hnatko asked the council to decide whether a business name by itself, minus logo, slogan, location or other contact information, could legitimately be considered advertising. The council decided to permit the banner display again

Frein seeks to block death penalty Also suppression of statements decide the issue, and noted that issues of constitutionality are generally left to the Supreme Court to determine. ILFORD, PA — AcTonkin reiterated his posicused cop-killer Eric tion that under current law, Frein appeared in the the death penalty is appropriPike County Courthouse on ate because Frein is accused April 20, and his lawyer Wilof killing a police officer liam Ruzzo made two motions while that officer was on duty. regarding significant issues in The other motion concerned the trial. Contributed photo statements Frein made to offiThe first concerned the death Eric Frein cials when he was captured at penalty. Pike County District the end of a 48-day manhunt. Attorney Ray Tonkin has said that he Ruzzo said that when he was captured will seek the death penalty against officers did not inform Frein that his Frein, who is accused of ambushing parents had hired Ruzzo to serve as two police officers in September 2014, his attorney; therefore, any statements and killing Corporal Bryon Dickson Frien made to officers at the time should and seriously wounding Trooper Alex not be used as evidence and should be Douglas. suppressed. Ruzzo said to Judge Gregory Chelak The judge said he was going to hear that death sentences were being inthe motion regarding those statements creasingly overturned in cases around in closed court. Other motions to be dethe country, and Ruzzo argued that termined at a later date involve whether Chelak’s court had the authority to deFrein will be permitted to use an insantermine that the death penalty is not ity defense and whether there should be constitutional because it is cruel and a change of venue in the case. unusual punishment. Chelak said he would not immediately

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this year, but Hnatko said the same ordinance applied to at least one other project pending: the Walk of Honor Veterans Memorial in Central Park. There, engraved plaques will bear the names of businesses that contributed to the memorial’s construction. The council wanted more time to weigh that decision, as the memorial is designed to be a permanent installation. So when Hnatko pressed for an immediate decision, Councilman Bill Canfield asked why it had been presented on such short notice. Hnatko replied that it was backlogged from his recent absence. And the council voted to approve the request. Solicitor Richard Henry told the council that refinement of ordinance language would eliminate the need for council deliberation in similar future requests, an opinion seconded by planning commission member Jerry Theobald. Theobald said he didn’t think a business name by itself should be considered advertising and he doubted the planning commission had ever intended that interpretation of the ordinance. Noting that many other borough ordinances also need language refinement and updating to reflect both changing times and advanced technology, he asked the council to provide the planning commission with expert legal advice necessary for the task.

Pond Eddy brush fire By ANYA TIKKA

OND EDDY, NY — The Lumberland Voluntary Fire Department got a 911 call around 1:30 p.m. on April 18, when thick smoke started billowing down Route 97 in Pond Eddy next to the Delaware River. A brush fire had started in a yard next to the river, and was spreading. The Lumberland Voluntary Fire Department responded, and hosed down the fire burning along the TRR photo by Anya Tikka river front. The Yulan Fire Depart- Members of Lumberland Voluntary Fire Department battle a brush fire in Pond Eddy. ment arrived, providing help with increased water er Campgrounds. flow. What caused the fire was not immediLumberland Fire Chief James Stamler ately known, and Stamler indicated that explained different capacity pumps are forest rangers who were first at the scene used in putting down fires. Some water are responsible for the investigation and was drawn from the river next to the fire, issuing any possible tickets. Calls to forbut it would not have had large enough est rangers were not returned by press flow to put the fire down. time. “The small pump draws water at 2,000 There is a burn ban in place across New gallons per minute, but to put down large York State through May 15. fires, you need a flow of 15,000 to 20,000 The fire department stayed on the scene gallons per minute,” Stamler said. until 7 p.m. to make sure the fire did not Yulan Fire Department brought water reignite. they drew from nearby Jerry’s Three Riv-

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Sullivan West to present $36.35 million budget Backs legislation to end negative tax levy limits

By LAURIE RAMIE

AKE HUNTINGTON, NY — As the Sullivan West Central School District prepares to seek voter approval for its new $36.35 million budget on May 17, the Board of Education is endorsing legislation that proposes to scrap the possibility of future negative tax caps in New York State. The school board unanimously passed a resolution at its April 14 meeting expressing support for Senate Bill S.7178 and Assembly Bill A.9792 introduced by Sen. James Seward and Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo. According to the resolution the legislation would “effectuate common sense reform to the Tax Cap law by amending the law to eliminate the specter of a ‘negative’ tax levy limit for any school district.” New York education law limits the amount of revenue that public school districts can raise through the school tax levy to fund school programs and activities, unless a 60% “supermajority” of voters approve the budget and thereby authorize the district to exceed the tax levy limit. Sullivan West faces a -2.76% tax levy change based on the imposition of a formula that varies from district to district, although its next spending plan is only a 0.59% increase over 2015-16. The negative cap means that even if Sullivan West

spending remains flat under the proposed budget, the district will have fewer tax dollars available with which to fund next year’s budget. Superintendent Dr. Nancy Hackett told the board that approving the resolution would represent Sullivan West’s statement as one of about 80 districts affected that “don’t want this to happen again.” “I don’t think this is healthy for any school district,” she said. A copy of the approved resolution will be forwarded to the bills’ sponsors and to the New York State School Boards Association, which has been advocating for the pending legislation. Hackett noted that the 2016-17 budget will be presented in three parts, in which the $36,350,468 spending plan breaks down to a 70% investment in programs (up 2.2% from this year), 20% in capital projects (a 2.9% increase), and 10% in administrative expenses (down 13.8%). In developing this budget, she said that one area of significant savings would be realized by bringing in-house two programs that are currently administered at Sullivan County BOCES following the enthusiastic endorsement from the parents of the affected students. Hackett reported that they researched the issue and found that the district has adequate staffing, specialists and space available to offer its Alternative Assessment

life/career skills and Supplemental Program for at-Risk Children (SPARC) classes on their own campuses. Additionally, students from other districts who need these services could potentially receive them at Sullivan West. A public hearing on the 2016-17 proposed budget will take place on May 5 at 6:30 p.m. at Sullivan West High School. Polls will be open on May 17 from 12 noon to 9 p.m. in the three election districts. Voters will also be asked to elect a school board member to replace Joan Glase.

Calendar change A petition from high school students presented by Student Government Association President Erin Sumfleth resulted in the board of education agreeing to revise the school calendar after hearing their arguments. School will now be closed on Friday, April 22, and Monday, April 25, which are the dates surrounding the prom on April 23 and the after-prom trip on April 24 to Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson, NJ, sponsored by the Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) club. The trade-off will be having classes on Thursday, May 26, which was intended to be the start of a five-day Memorial Day weekend break.

So, what does MIS do, anyway? By FRITZ MAYER

ONTICELLO, NY — The Sullivan County Management Information Systems (MIS) or networks of computers, telephones and other hardware and software, has a long reach. It spreads from the government center in Monticello, to the social services complex in Liberty, the courthouse, the sheriff’s office and more. In fact, MIS serves 31 physical locations and 91 vehicles such as those belonging to the sheriff’s office. The take-away from an MIS presentation to the county legislature’s Management and Budget Committee by Lorne Greene, its director, is that the MIS department has ballooned exponentially in the past 12 years and future years call for more of the same. Greene assembled the presentation at the behest of the legislature after Greene indicated he would like to hire someone for another webmaster position. Like other departments, MIS had lost a number of staff due to layoffs during the Great Recession, and

with the county workforce growing again, Greene would have liked the MIS staff to return to 2008 levels. After the presentation, there was a fairly detailed discussion about the activities of the MIS. The question arose as to whether or not the department had become like the National Security Agency (NSA) and listened to the phone calls that come into the system. Greene said “no,” and that MIS activities had nothing to do with the NSA. Specifically addressing the request for an additional staff member, Legislator Joe Perrello said that cuts had been made for a reason, and that from what he has experienced, the county is not coming out of the recession in any significant manner. As a result, all of the departments have to keep spending down. He further said the position of a web person could be farmed out for “$5,000 to $10,000 per year.” He noted that several other positions in MIS were filled last year. It’s not clear if the subject will Sullivan County graphic come up as the 2017 budget is nego- This graphic shows the explosive growth in the amount of data handled by the Sullivan County computer system. tiated later this year.

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Public health and the rites of spring

By LINDA DROLLINGER

cians, a professional organization comprising physicians, board certified in the practice of family medicine, wholeheartedly endorse the bill, as do other primary care practitioners, among them licensed nurse practitioners and physician assistants. Salzberg said that, like Medicare, NYHA would be a single-payer healthcare insurance system. But unlike Medicare, NYHA would provide free comprehensive healthcare coverage that includes dental and vision care as well as free prosthetics, such as eyeglasses, contact lenses, hearing aids and artificial limbs, not currently covered under Medicare. Sponsored by Richard Gottfried, chair of the Assembly Health Committee since 1987 and a nationally-recognized healthcare policymaker, the bill has been in draft form since 1999. But since the advent of the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare), it has been gaining acceptance from public and medical community alike.

AKE HUNTINGTON, NY — When Americans elect a medical doctor to political office, they expect a proactive public health advocate. Councilman Paul Salzberg, MD, proved to be just that at the April 13 meeting of the Cochecton town board. As the board’s liaison with the Lower Hudson Valley Chapter of the Senior Legislative Action Committee (SLAC), Salzberg attended a public hearing on the New York Health Act (NYHA). The proposed state legislation has been passed by the Assembly and is now awaiting vote in the Senate. Salzberg said that NYHA would provide universal, comprehensive healthcare coverage free of charge to all New York State residents, regardless of age, state of health, or income level. He went on to say that he and the New York State Academy of Family Physi-

On March 21, 2013, the Sullivan County Legislature passed a resolution urging enactment of an earlier draft of the bill. The text of that resolution is available at www.nysenior.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Sullivan-resolution-NY-Health.pdf. To view full text of the bill itself, see assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?bn=A05062&ter m=&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Votes=Y &Memo=Y&Text=Y. To participate in a petition supporting NYHA, visit www.nysenior.org/ wordpress/?page_id=147. In other business, the rites of spring announced by Supervisor Gary Maas included two town cleaning plans. Litter Pluck Week officially runs from April 23 to May 1, but volunteers are sought for year-round plucking as well. Anyone interested in reducing litter along roads and highways in Cochecton is asked to call Jerry Yavarkovsky, chairman of Keep Cochecton Clean, at 845/932-8210.

Collection bags can be picked up at the town clerk’s office at 74 Smales Rd. in Lake Huntington on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Pluckers are asked to separate recyclables and non-recyclables. Annual cleanup days are May 21 and 22. Town residents can bring bulk items for disposal to the old town hall/highway department garage at 10 Mitchell Pond East Rd. in Lake Huntington from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on both days. Prohibited materials include tires, yard waste, full paint cans, petroleum products, pesticides, hazardous waste, propane tanks, household garbage, computers, computer monitors, and televisions and fluorescent light bulbs. For complete details, see “A Message from the Supervisor” on the town’s website townofcochectonny.org. The board recessed until April 27 at 6:30 p.m., when it will determine the conditions under which the town will permit commercial solar farms.

Pike Plaza progresses slowly By ANYA TIKKA

ORT JERVIS, NY — William Paladino, CEO of Elliott Development, which owns Pike Plaza next to the railway station in Port Jervis, came to the April 11 common council meeting with project manager Tim O’Brien to give a presentation about the Pike Plaza progress. O’Brien showed an artists’ rendering of the exterior façade still being worked on. Paladino talked briefly about the past delays in the project, and indicated the project is now almost ready to be occupied, and should have at least some stores opening in the next few months. Paladino bought the Plaza in 2012 after the roof collapsed, and he said delays are normal in the construction business. Paladino talked about other changes. “We’ll be replacing a lot of storefronts,” he said. The work left includes painting, masonry and general repairs, to make nine to 12 store spaces available. “We want to get tenants in as soon as possible,” he added. Council members asked what kinds of stores can be expected in the plaza once work is completed. Councilman and planning board chair Bob Ritchie asked if a grocery

store in the plaza was in the plans. Ritchie said, “I think it would be a good be a thing,” but continued, “Port Jervis now is leaning more toward being a recreational area. Have you looked at stores that sell bikes, and other products like that?” Paladino said, “We have talked to all kinds of businesses. The products they sell are more for kids, trampoline kind of stuff. But nothing’s solid, nothing’s committed yet. I think once we start opening, we’ll narrow it down to more serious interests. We continue to search, and will maybe reach out to nearby towns, to businesses that may be wanting to relocate.” Ritchie commented, “In January, we talked to Mr. O’Brien, and he indicated there could be some tenants in by July or by August.” Councilman Stan Siegel added, “I agree with Ritchie. I’m not sure grocery shoppers would come with New Jersey and Pennsylvania grocery stores nearby. I’m thinking more of big tickets, where people could go without walking over to Walmart and so on. That would not compete with the businesses in town, and it would draw people into town.” Paladino said, “That’s exactly what we’re looking for.

Engineers are working on the plans, and once we get the final approvals, and have confidence it’s safe, it will come much quicker than the last few months.” Ritchie said, “We’re looking for municipalities and the state to use our town, to come and check out the facilities. They say Port Jervis income is not good, but if they know people come here from outside the area, it might be a lock.” Paladino explained, “We’re trying to get more info [sic] out regarding the place, including that there’s the train right next to it, and about the city’s recreation plans. Anything like that helps us in our sales effort. We’re broad based and talk to anyone who’s interested, who can occupy it. We’re narrowing it down only to those with serious interest, but we’re not excluding anyone, and hope it will be successful.” Paladino also said he thought all necessary permits had been obtained. Rite Aid and Burger King, which are already functioning in the plaza, are doing very well, and Paladino said, “I’m very happy.” He praised the city, saying the mayor, planning board, and Orange County DA have been very helpful with his project.

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PEACE & JUSTICE FILES

THE ADDICT NEXT DOOR This week, The River Reporter prints the first in a series of first-person reminiscences about what it’s like to become addicted (in this case to a prescription drug), and subsequently, and successfully, to enter recovery. Given the growing epidemic of opioids and other drugs in our area as in many other places around the nation, we feel that it is important for the public to understand as intimately as possible the nature of this scourge, in order to best know how to defeat it, and we thank author Vera Moret, who also covers the occasional news story for our paper, for her courage in bringing this story to us. Subsequent installments will be printed on an ad hoc basis in future weeks.

The addict next door By VERA MORET

knew that I was going to be facing trouble when I came around after the first seizure. This would have been around 2003 or 2004. I was on a bike. My then husband and I, who had been married since 1994, were leaving after a several-day nightmare—what was supposed to be a vacation. I went on vacation because I had to, really. He knew I was self medicating—legally by the way, but as an RN, it would not be tolerated, and he would have reported me to the board out of spite if I hadn’t gone along with his wishes. There was no TV in the rooms of the B&B we stayed at, which I didn’t mind. But without TV we had to talk. And he could talk a lot. It was more like interrogation, really. About my past relationships with other men. About where I was and what I had been doing. At home, it was odometer checks and other controlling behaviors, such as reading every email I sent or received. My ex was in control. He knew it. And I was the breadwinner. We had two children, and I was the only one who wanted out of the marriage. I was deeply depressed and trapped. During this vacation, he asked one evening if he could share in some of the books I enjoyed. I recommended the short story “The Short, Happy Life of Francis Macomber.” It was the last story in the Hemingway short-story

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collection “The Snows of Kilimanjaro.” It involved the eventual shooting death of a cuckolded husband. He finished it, but it threw him into a rage. To him, this story was my way of making a mockery of him, since he was certain I was cheating on him. Since I never had, it didn’t occur to me that I shouldn’t choose this story. We fought about it, and the next morning, we were looking at about seven hours or so together for our trip home. I was sick with dread. I ran my seven miles after taking about four pills of tramadol first thing after awakening. By breakfast I had taken another three. It was my drug of choice and considered safe and non-addictive at the time. I could obtain it easily, cheaply and legally over the Internet. I had gone in and out of withdrawal from it several times. I finally opted to stay on. It did not make me feel high. It made me feel normal, functional. I ignored the warnings not to take more than four pills a day. It was a fine day. We were running late, but I was packed and ready to ride the six or seven miles to return the rented bikes and board our ferry. I was seated on the bike, not moving, thank God. And that’s the last thing I remember. Witnesses tell me that I went blank and did not respond to questions. Then I apparently had a seizure—the kind commonly referred to as “grand mal,” but medically known as tonic clonic. They can and do kill. My ex and others did all they could to keep me safe, considering the circumstances, and they did it well. I only had bad bruising and cuts. But I was unaware of all this. Such seizures are terrifying to watch. I have witnessed several. There is nothing to be done but protect the patient from injury. Afterward, I came to, fuzzily. It’s like slowly coming out of a dream, or drifting up from underwater. I just wanted to go home, but was not given that option. I was disoriented and could not answer all the first responders’ questions, although I knew I should. Worst of all was what to say. I had never had a seizure, and a primary seizure coming from a very healthy 35-year-old woman is alarming. I sat there in the ER either staring blankly or in tears. I know tramadol does not show up in a routine urine tox screen. My CT and other results were normal. The physician felt that I needed to be airlifted to the mainland to be seen by a neurologist. After some discussion with my ex, he went out and told the physician the truth for me. I knew I never could have. To me it was OK to have secrets, but admitting to them just wasn’t done. The physician was very kind. She said their job was not to judge me, and she never would. From there it was a quick discharge. We spent one more night on the island. My ex made the call to my parents, and I really don’t know what he told them. But I knew this was the beginning of the end of something. I didn’t know what.

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Screwdisk makes some endorsements FROM: Screwdisk, Senior Executive VP Sales & Acquisitions, HellCorp North America TO: Scumbucket, Associate Tempter, District 17-B (Upper Delaware Valley and environs) RE: primary elections and related topics My dear nephew: I remember when you were but a wee imp, always sticking your hooves in your mouth, lashing the household pets with your tail—so nauseatingly cute! No doubt you still recall the little rhymes your teachers taught you back then, in the early days of your training, when your horns were just coming in. This was always one of my favorites: “Contention, dissension, resentment and rage, These keep us in power from age to age!” I was reminded of that instructive bit of doggerel while I was contemplating the present election cycle, and deciding what guidance I should suggest regarding managing your clientele through this season. But I’m not sure that I really need to suggest anything: we’ve managed to set up a situation where practically all possibilities can be worked to our benefit. Whatever happens, there is sure to be much wailing and gnashing of teeth, because, let’s face it, whoever comes out on top, whatever the final combinations turn out to be, each combatant is bound to be not only opposed, but virulently despised, by a good-sized swath of the population. Which is just the way we prefer it. As our Founder likes to say: “Damned if they do, damned if they don’t!” I remind you that in one sense, we don’t really care who wins these petty power struggles; we can and do operate within any and all political contexts. But our favorite, if we had to choose one, would probably be authoritarian theocracy. The irony of heinous sins of torture, cruelty and degradation being committed in the name of our Opponent is just too delicious for words to express. I myself have many fond memories of such days, from the Spanish Inquisition to Puritan Massachusetts, and I have no doubt that America under Ted Cruz could be led to replicate and even surpass some the great excesses of those days. But I also very much like the idea of voting for Trump, who so well personifies many of our favorite human traits, from his willful ignorance to his blustering aggressiveness to his truly astonishing levels of narcissism. I am particularly drawn to his potential as a catalyst for violence and hatred; from reviewing your reports I see that many of your patients would regard his success as the signal they’ve been waiting for—a sign that it was Continued on page 7

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New Jersey says “Hell no” to the Upper Delaware

eleases of cold water from the three New York City dams on the headwaters of the Delaware virtually dictate the conditions of the ecology of the upper river. Over the past five years, a consortium of conservation organizations has repeatedly petitioned the parties to the 1954 Supreme Court decree (the Decree Parties), who govern river flows, to include in their Flexible Flow Management Plan (FFMP), two simple science-based modifications that would significantly enhance the aquatic environment at no risk to the other river stakeholders. The proposals would add thermal relief to protect the Upper Delaware’s wild trout during summer heat waves, and eliminate the FFMP’s precipitous reductions in water releases, which strand fish and the insects they feed on when the river is suddenly de-watered—as has happened repeatedly in recent years. In a lack of transparency in decision-making that is unacceptable on such a public policy issue, no explanation for the refusal has ever been given to the environmental petitioners, nor has there been a refutation of the coalition’s extensive supporting data and analysis. As reported in these pages (TRR, April 14), at the April 5 meeting of the Regulated Flows Advisory Committee (RFAC) in Hawley, PA, New Jersey representative David Kennedy made perfectly clear the reason for the rejection—one that had long been rumored. He stated that, notwithstanding the merits of the proposals, New Jersey would continue to exercise its veto and vote “no” unless it got approval for its larger goals. Those include a re-evaluation of water availability in the entire New York City water supply system and maintenance of New Jersey’s 100 million gallons per day of Delaware River water diversions even when the system is in drought—although in drought, both conservation releases and New York City diversions drop substantially. The 1954 decree in fact stated that New Jersey’s diversion rights would not be increased unless and until it created additional water storage capacity—but a significant in-

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finally safe to release all the repressed anger and frustration that we have been carefully tending in their hearts for these many years. On the other side, we are also in a win-win situation. Though we could create quite a panic among certain folks if Bernie Sanders becomes the nominee, I think the win for us is bigger with a Hillary victory. The repulsion and outrage that she engenders in her opponents are truly things to be savored, and she doesn’t encourage such distasteful traits as optimism, selflessness and cooperation to the extent that Bernie does. (And if you have never sipped the ineffably sweet bitterness of the crushed hopes of a disillusioned idealistic young human, you are in for a real treat.) Your charges don’t even have to vote, of course; we are also perfectly content to encourage cynicism, disdain and outright apathy. In many ways, these choices are even better. So you see, it’s favorable news for us all around. The only danger I see is if the pure ridiculousness of their situation provokes some Americans to start to notice how they’re being managed… But really, that’s quite unlikely. Affectionately, your uncle, Screwdisk

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crease in diversions, without having to build such capacity, is what New Jersey really wants. And no wonder: New Jersey has estimated that such an upward revision of its drought diversion rights have a benefit equivalent to $150 million per year. So two risk-free release improvements that are critical to the health of the upper river are held hostage, with no foreseeable end. The reasons for pessimism are three-fold. First, as a consequence of the 1961 Delaware River Compact, each Decree Party has a total veto on any modifications to the reservoir release rules, and each has abrogated its right to petition the Supreme Court for reconsideration of the 1954 decree’s provisions. Second, increasing New Jersey’s diversions under drought is potentially harmful to the other Decree Parties: Delaware, Pennsylvania, New York State and New York City. Third, New Jersey is not the only Decree Party that has a potentially enormous economic stake in the matter. New York City relies heavily on the clean waters of the Delaware to offset the sometimes-turbid water supplied by its other Catskill reservoirs. By mixing Delaware and Catskill water, New York City has been able to avoid the need for filtration. But it is a close call, and should the city lose its current federal EPA “filtration avoidance determination,” its cost to build a filtration plant has been estimated to exceed $10 billion, with over $150 million annual operating costs. New Jersey is dissatisfied with the water allocations it agreed to in the 1954 Supreme Court case and in the 1983 Good Faith Agreement. It realizes that these agreements are binding, yet wants more water. In contrast, New York City appears to be content with the status quo. With each having veto power, it seems the environment will just have to suffer while these behemoths duke it out, probably in the courts over coming decades. It’s hard to see a way out.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR Support Bernie in PA Bernie Sanders, Independent U.S. Senator and Democratic presidential candidate, has fought for working families his entire career. From protecting American jobs to ensuring tuition-free public college, from believing healthcare is a basic right to raising the minimum wage, Sen. Sanders has been an outspoken advocate for Americans’ rights. He also breaks through governmental gridlock, having passed more amendments than any other Congressional Member during 10 years of a Republican-controlled U.S. House. Let’s notify Wall Street that we’re leveling the playing field, because it’s not working for the American people. Corrupt politics has rigged our economy to benefit the top 1% at the expense of the other 99%. This is not the democracy our founding fathers fought to create. Now is the time to fight back. There will be a meeting of Bernie supporters in Honesdale, PA on Sunday, April 24 from 2 to 4 p.m. at 931 Main St. Visit https://www.facebook.com/events/848713065275496 and find details and other events at bernie.to/map. Samia Ali Arroyo Honesdale, PA

By Kristin Barron

Last school bus ride…

he school bus stops outside my front door each morning at about 7:30 to pick up my daughter. She emerges from the warmth of the house, usually with her coat slung over her arm and sometimes walking on the heels of her sneakers, which are not quite on her feet. “I’ll tie them on the bus,” she tells me. “Right,” I say, remembering the great catch-up time for homework and hair braiding that was the bus ride to school each morning. Last week, my son, a high school senior, who prefers to wake late and drive to school in his car, had to take the bus too, when the roads turned bad following the April snowstorm that brought a taste of winter to our area. Sam was reduced to riding the bus since his car (a rust-bucket Toyota, still running by the grace of God) didn’t have snow tires. Considering the mild winter we have had, it has hardly mattered until April arrived with the first real snowfall of the year. I couldn’t help wondering if that morning might be the last time he will ride the school bus to school. It is a strange feeling to recognize the series of finalities in his last couple months of school. Unknown milestones confront us all the time in our lives and the lives of our children. Who can recall the last time we carried the baby on our shoulders or the last bath time in the kitchen sink, the last “snow day” off from school or the last school bus ride…? And I can’t help but remember the first day Sam rode the bus to school, sitting in the front seat with Seth Simmons. Off to town. Sam’s first day of school happened also to be the day that Lily, his sister, was born. I remember Trudy Trask, the long-time driver of the French Woods bus route, telling me, “Don’t wait too long” before leaving for the hospital to have the baby. It was a momentous day in the history of our family. Riding the school bus to school is a rite of passage and a true education. And in my experience, it was a pretty good time. I enjoyed the long rides through the countryside on the “late bus” after band practice. Up the steep, shoulderless Bodoit Road, above the East Branch of the Delaware River in Fishes Eddy; up Newman Road, around Sand Pond (Deer-Head Lake in French Woods) and sometimes even into Pennsylvania. I had one memorable bus driver who made a point of trying to hit any woodchucks that might have scurried into the road. She actually aimed for them. Some kids cheered her on. Others were aghast. And yes, the little kids rolled under the seats and untied everyone’s shoes and begged for gum and candy. Kids sneakily drank bottles of beer and kissed under their coats. But they also played their flutes and clarinets and sang songs together. Everyone sang together as if it were some kind of adventurous road trip, and I suppose it was.

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Bettina (Tina) Lee (Niering) Buchmann, age 71 of Shohola, PA, passed away on April 16 at home, having received loving and compassionate care from her family and from the Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice. Bettina was born on August 3, 1944 in East Stroudsburg, PA, to the late George and Emma (Everitt) Niering. She grew up in Scotrun, PA. She graduated from Bloomsburg State College with a B.S. in Education. In addition to teaching pre-school, she gave private piano lessons at home. On August 20, 1966, Tina was married to the Rev. Rolf A. Buchmann. Before moving to Shohola in 2005, she and her family lived in Portland, OR; Scranton, PA; North Tonawanda, NY; and South Windsor, CT. She was a member of Bethel Lutheran Church, Rowland, PA, where she was a member of the church choir. Her volunteer work included Pet Therapy with her beloved Golden Retriever, Angel, and Patient Advocacy at Bon Secours Hospital, Port Jervis, NY, and as a member of the Shohola Township Volunteer Fire and Rescue, Shohola, PA. She is survived by her husband Rolf; her daughter Christel Fowkes and husband Brendan of Mansfield, MA; and a daughter, Maria Davis and husband, Chuck, of Nantucket, MA; and grandsons Sean, Chip, and Mac Davis, and Patrick and Gavin Fowkes; a sister, Annabelle Peechatka and husband, Ott; a niece, Sherry Martin, and nephews Gregory Peechatka and William Niering and several grand nieces and grand nephews. She was predeceased by her brother, Dr. William Niering, and by a nephew, Hugh Niering. A funeral service was held on Wednesday, April 20 at Bethel Lutheran Church, 194 Church Road, Rowland, PA. Interment followed at the German Hill Cemetery, Shohola, PA. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Bethel Lutheran Church at the above address or to the Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice, 99 Sparta Avenue, Newton, NJ 07860.

LIBERTY, NY — An entrepreneurship series of small business development lessons from professionals in the field kicks off with a ServSafe® Food Handler Training on Saturday, April 23 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County (CCESC) will host the series in its Entrepreneurial and Teaching (EaT) Kitchen at 64 Ferndale-Loomis Rd. SueAnn Boyd, CCESC healthy schools program educator and certified ServSafe® instructor, will cover the basics of food safety, personal hygiene, cross-contamination and allergens, time and temperature, and cleaning and sanitation. This program is intended for people who work or volunteer in food service settings, including restaurants, cafeterias and day-care centers. Attendees will receive a certificate of participation.The cost is $60 per person. Other topics in the series will include Email & Social Media Marketing, Writing a Business Plan, June 20 and 27; and the ServSafe® Manager Course on July 25. Pre-registration with non-refundable payment is required. Registration and more information can be obtained by visiting www.sullivancce.org, emailing sullivan@cornell.edu or calling 845/2926180.

PORT JERVIS, NY — The Hub at the Port Jervis Free Library will partner with Friends of the Garden to offer the class “Growing and Caring for Orchids” on Thursday, April 28, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the Community Room of the library. Throughout history, orchids have been a symbol of love and beauty. Whether grown to enhance the ambiance of the home or worn as a corsage, they are captivating and elegant. Many believe orchids are hard to grow, but presenter Jana Szabo says to the contrary, “Orchids are easy to grow if you give them what they like.” While learning about orchids, you will also be treated to a cup of coffee and cake. Attendance will be limited to those first to register and pay the $5 program fee. You can do so in person at the library, or by calling 845/856-7313, or emailing thehub@portjervislibrary.org.

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Kenneth George Just Jr. Kenneth George Just Jr., of Cochecton, NY died Thursday, April 14, 2016 at Catskill Regional Medical Center in Harris. He was 72. Funeral services were held at StewartMurphy Funeral Home, Jeﬀersonville, on Tuesday, April 19, 2016. Pastor Pam Allen oﬃciated. Interment with military honors will be made in the East Cochecton Cemetery, Cochecton. Memorial contributions can be made to BATS (Begin Again Transitional Services, transitional housing for veterans), 15 Dixon Ave., Liberty, NY 12754.

Chelsea Anne Lyons An Earthly light has dimmed as the heavens have gained a bright star. Chelsea Anne

Lyons has passed away after her battle with breast cancer. A celebration of Chelsea’s life will be held on Saturday, April 23, 2016 from 1 to 4 p.m. at Friends Pub, 278 Sgt. Andrew Brucher Road, Smallwood, NY. Memorial contributions can be made to Ride2Survive Sullivan County, P.O. Box 282, Youngsville, NY 12791 or Allyson Whitney Foundation, P.O. Box 588, Rock Hill, NY 12775 or to Sullivan County SPCA, 104 Rock Hill Drive, Rock Hill, NY 12775.

Rudy Noetzel Rudy Noetzel of Beach Lake, PA, formerly of North Branch, NY and Youngsville, NY, died on April 8, 2016. He was 84. There will be no visitation or service. Cremation will be at the family’s convenience.

Dinners on Demand LIBERTY, NY — The Adult and Continuing Education Program at Sullivan BOCES is offering a Dinners on Demand class on April 21 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Rubin Pollack Education Center in Liberty, NY in the Culinary Arts Kitchen. The cost is $30 plus $58 materials fees. Join chef Kathy Poppo to discover how easy it can be to prepare five homecooked, satisfying meals (including a side). BOCES will do all the shopping and chopping. All you have to do is assemble the meal (including any family preferences or allergy restrictions). Follow the printed instructions and have a healthy dinner in 15 to 45 minutes. Snacks will be provided. Each student will go home with five dinners—good for one month frozen. Dress appropriately and bring an apron for participation. To register or for more information visit scboces.org or call 845/295-4915.

Creation and cosmology BEACH LAKE, PA — “Modern Cosmology versus God’s Creation” is the second in the Upper Delaware Unitarian Universalist Fellowship’s series of discussions about God, based on articles in “The Stone,” a column on philosophy featured in The New York Times. It will take place at 10:15 a.m. on Sunday, April 24 at the Berlin Township Community Center. The interviewee for this installment is Tim Maudlin, professor of philosophy at New York University and author of “Philosophy of Physics: Space and Time.” Facilitating the presentation and discussion of this topic will be Heidi Finkelberg and Barbara Leo. A social time and refreshments will follow the program. For directions visit www.uduuf.org/directions.

Religious freedom and Constantine BEACH LAKE, PA — The Honesdale Seventh-Day Adventist (SDA) Church will explore issues related to religious liberty through a discussion of the life of the Emperor Constantine in a four-day series titled “Shadow Empire.” The free series will start on Thursday, April 28 at 7 p.m. at the church, located on Route 652 at the corner of Dunn Road in Beach Lake, and continue on Friday, Saturday and Sunday through May 1 at the same time. This series is hosted by Voice of Prophecy speaker/director Shawn Boonstra, who recently traveled to countries such as Serbia, Italy and Turkey to learn littleknown details about Constantine, and was even granted rare access to a major archeological dig site on the location believed to be one of Constantine’s homes. It’s the story of an unlikely emperor born out of wedlock and into poverty who rose to power against staggering odds, and whose legacy has endured for centuries. The story of the costs and sacrifices made in the name of religious freedom will approach his life story from a new angle. Register the day of the event, or call 570/226-6046, or visit www.shadowem pire.com.

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By Eileen Hennessy

hat a great weekend. I went to my sister-in-law’s 60th birthday and then to a reunion at my favorite bar, Kerrigan’s in Queens. There is nothing like hanging out with the old crowd. Loving this weather. On my way down, I stopped to see Fr. Bill. He sends his love to all and is holding his own. The Sullivan County Litter Pluck is going to be held on April 23 to May 1. If you are interested in helping to keep Cochecton clean, give Jerry Yavarkovsky a call at 845/932-8210. He has a list of which people are doing which roads. Jerry works very hard to keep Cochecton clean. He will have the Keep Cochecton Clean signs available for anyone who knows of an ideal placement. Town clean-up days are Saturday, May 21 and May 22. There will be more information to follow. The Cochecton Democratic Club has officially adopted a section of Route 17B from the entrance of the town to the Fosterdale four corners. Our commitment is to do trash pick-up twice a year from May 1, 2016 thru May 1, 2019. The Cochecton Youth Commission will be holding a penny social on Sunday, May 15 at the Lakeview Pizzeria (formerly known as Angelina’s). Doors open at 2 p.m., calling begins at 3 p.m. We are currently looking for donations/prizes for our penny social. Please drop off your donations at the new town hall on May 3 from 6 to 7 p.m. or Friday, May 13 from 5 to 7 p.m., or call Eileen (me) to make other arrangements. The Sullivan West High School Student Council is having its spring clothing drive. There is a dumpster for donations located in the high school’s visitors’ circle. They are collecting clothing and shoes; accessories; and household items such as blankets, sheets, pillows, quilts, etc. Special needs this year are bicycles, baby accessories, soft toys and hard toys. The student council is also collecting items for the local SPCA throughout the month of April. Items for cats and dogs are cat littler, food and toys, beds, brushes, break-away collars, dishes/bowls,

blankets and towels. Please bring your items to the front desk at the high school. A complete listing of events happening at Sullivan West High School can be found at swcsd.org. The collection ends on May 20. A special “happy birthday” to Penny Heinle and Maria Forlenza. I remember their birthdays because they were born on Tax Day, the same day my husband and I bought our home 19 years ago. Have a great week, and email leeniebeans@citlink.net or call 845/252-3568 if you have news.

Hiring a caregiver LIBERTY, NY— A free class on hiring a professional caregiver will be offered on Tuesday, April 26 from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. at Gerald J. Skoda Extension Education Center of Cooperative Extension Sullivan County (CCESC), 64 Ferndale-Loomis Rd. Light refreshments will be provided. Participants will learn good consumer practices for hiring a professional caregiver. Topics to be discussed include the differences between caregivers, their scope of practice, and what they are allowed to do. Participants will learn the variety of services that exist locally to provide professional caregiving in the home. Pre-registration is required. For more information visit www.sullivancce.org, email sullivan@cornell.edu or call 845/292-6180.

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ORGANIZATIONAL NEWS SEEDS Swapapalooza HONESDALE, PA — SEEDS (Sustainable Energy Education and Development Support) invites all to attend its annual fundraiser, featuring a silent auction and Swapapalooza, in its office on the second floor of The Cooperage, 1030 Main St. on Thursday, April 28 from 6 to 8 p.m. SEEDS is a non-profit, promoting energy efficiency, renewable energy and sustinable living in our region. For the Swapapalooza, bring any household item that you no longer love, and you get to swap it for another item—free! What better way to recycle items? Bring two items and you can take home another two items, and so on. Last year, party guests brought and swapped artwork, plants, an excersize trampoline, a hedge trimmer, motorcycle helmets, a backgammon set, jewelry, fruit baskets, a yoga mat, a Christmas tree stand and more. (Please no clothing, shoes, or books. There are other great places to donate those items.) Food and drink will be available for purchase. All proceeds will benefit SEEDS and its environmental education programs. Doors open at 6 p.m., the swap begins at 6:30 p.m., and the silent auction ends at 7:30 p.m. For more information email jocelyn@seedsgroup.net or call 570/245-1256.

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Kiwanis gives items to maternity unit MONTICELLO, NY — The Monticello Kiwanis Club recently hosted a dinner meeting for the Hudson River West Kiwanis Division, and in compliance with the First Lady’s “Warm Beginnings Project,” members came bearing gifts of baby items that were delivered to Catskill Regional Medical Center (CRMC) Maternity Unit. These donations will be distributed to families in need to ensure that the newborn babies go home with the necessary items. Pictured are Elizabeth Sorensen, RN, left; Laura Northrup, MSN, CRMC administrator of nursing practices; Susan Drobysh, RN; Kiwanis President Jane Sorensen; and Kiwanis First Vice President Sheila Lashinsky.

Contest for students to rebrand YEL MONTICELLO, NY — Sullivan County high school students planning a career in graphic design or other artrelated fields are invited to enter a contest to rebrand the logo for YEL (Young Emerging Leaders). YEL is a task force of the Sullivan County Chamber of Commerce. The student who enters the winning design will win a gift certificate of $200 to Kristt Company to buy school and/or art supplies. Entrants must be high school students living in Sullivan County, and who plan to attend college for an art-related major in fall of 2016. Entries must be submitted as a jpeg, tiff, or pdf. The deadline is May 6. Students may use any media that they would like, but the resulting design must have YEL, Young Emerging Leaders, as its focus. Submit entries to the attention of Jennifer Brannigan at yel@catskills.com.

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lessandra Iavaroneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new favorite word is â&#x20AC;&#x153;juxtaposition.â&#x20AC;? Her store, The Velvet Maple, on Main Street in Honesdale, PA, is a study in contrastâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; chandelier versus industrial, trendy but functional, cutting edge meets classic. In the shop youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll find clothing, accessories, home dĂŠcor, textiles and more. All of this is a highly curated selection based on Iavaroneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s worldly travels and keen sense of style. She The Velvet Maple is a lifestyle shop that has a variety of items, like clothing describes it as a lifestyle shop, but is quick to point out and furniture. that many people donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t understand what that means. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Velvet Maple is a headquarters for the latest trends and designs in fashion, accessories and dĂŠcor,â&#x20AC;? she said. The store features The back room of the a juxtaposition of Iavarone (sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Italianâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;as in, literally born and bred in store has plant holders elements, like this Italy), offers her experience in interior design services. as well as candles, glamorous chandelier â&#x20AC;&#x153;My greatest talent is working on a budget and making soaps and cards. and painted cement a space beautiful,â&#x20AC;? she said. She traveled the world floors. working in the film and fashion industry, but settled Photos by Cassandra Egan Photography down when she had her son. They moved to Narrowsburg, Alessandra Iavarone is the shop owner NY five years ago, and Iavarone renovated their house of The Velvet Maple in Honesdale, PA. herself. Her family owns a wholesale jewelry business on Madison Avenue in Manhattan. These experiences led dinnerware, and a back room with candles, cards and spin on the classic (going back to the juxtaposition idea) her to open a store. plant holders. She also talks to makers from our own something Brigitte Bardot would wear. Who else would The space used to be a bus and car dealership, and area and will stock their wares. However, she says it can be her customer? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Meryl Streep; everybody loves Meryl.â&#x20AC;? when Iavarone first looked at it she had a feeling there be difficult to find all-sustainable items. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all about But her store is practical tooâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what people need yearwas something hidden in its walls. She pulled away the the mix. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I love a good IKEA, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s OK to mix it up and round. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Come in and youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll find something,â&#x20AC;? Iavarone wood paneling and discovered a red wing peeking out. do 50/50. I might wear an H&M top with MayerWasner said. It was the Mobil Pegasus. She signed the lease and went pants,â&#x20AC;? she said. Iavarone is excited to be a part of the Honesdale to work restoring the building to its original glory, with Not only is there an eclectic mix of styles, there is business community, which has been booming in recent high windows and a cement floor and years. She gives a shout out to Ba & Me, and the soonalso a range of price points. the Pegasus in plain sight. to-be-opened Here and Now Brewing Company and Yoga â&#x20AC;&#x153;Being a single mom, I think The offerings are sourced and hand- How did she come up with the name International, among them. She is excited to say that the about affordability,â&#x20AC;? Iavarone picked by Iavarone from all over, and The Velvet Maple? community has been supportive. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re country strong.â&#x20AC;? said, adding that she really she tries to choose items that are â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a great story. The Velvet Birch is the name The Velvet Maple will also be home to events, many thought about something for sustainable and localâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;local in the of the ďŹ rst wallpaper I ever installed, but I picked being held on Friday nights from 6 to 8 p.m. Some everybody. She wants people sense of being produced by mom-and- maple tree to represent structure, home building to know, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Interior design is for upcoming events include music by Kendy Gable on Earth pop-type businesses rather than giant and shelter, while the word â&#x20AC;&#x153;Velvetâ&#x20AC;? represents every budget.â&#x20AC;? Day, youth bands playing Memorial Day weekend, and a corporations. She has a Fair Trade fabric, luxury, texture. The two seemed like a The store, she said, is ping-pong tournament. 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‘Doors through Life’ WOODBOURNE, NY — Local fiber artist Buff McAllister will show a series of fabric collage works featuring doors at the International Center for a Culture of Compassion, located at 2299 Ulster Heights Rd., from April 23 through May 15, on Saturdays and Sundays from 11 Contributed photo a.m. to 5 p.m. There “Doors through will be an opening Life,” by Buff reception on April 23 McAllister from 4 to 7 p.m., and a closing reception on May 15 from 1 to 4 p.m. The 19 pieces in the series use doors and their many symbolic meanings to tell a story of the human journey. McAllister’s current work concentrates on abstract fabric collages, often speaking to the beauty of the natural world and its many challenges. Her work has been in a number of local exhibits; she has a commission piece hanging in New York City and attends art fairs with the Catskill Artists Gallery (CAG), a “gallery without walls.” The International Center for a Culture of Compassion was founded in 2007 to support a worldwide effort to promote and infuse a “culture of compassion” into society at large. For more information email icccfr.a@gmail.com or call 845/901-5654.

HAWLEY, PA — From April 22 to 24, the Downtown Hawley Partnership and cosponsors invite you to Hawley EarthFest, a weekend-long celebration of love for planet Earth, now in its third year. Saturday highlights include the Environmental Expo from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Bingham Park, with live animals, demonstrations and exhibits, the #WildHawley Species Parade at 2 p.m. and a bluegrass concert that evening at Harmony Presents at the Silk Mill. On Sunday morning, participate in Birding and Breakfast with the NEPA Audubon Society—a onehour walk followed by breakfast at The Settlers Inn. Throughout the weekend you’ll also find opportunities for story walks around town; free community yoga; a Libations and Creations paint party; photos with Mother Earth; the option to tour open houses and spaces for sale throughout town; and ongoing demonstrations, crafts and more. Hawley EarthFest sponsors include Lacawac Sanctuary, Delaware Highlands Conservancy, Harmony Presents, Ehrhardt’s Waterfront Resort, the Pike County Conservation District, C&C Equipment Rental, Wayne Memorial Hospital, The Dime Bank, East Shore Lodging, Costa’s Family Fun Park, Woodloch Resort, Joe and Lorenzo’s, Sculpted Ice Works, the Northeast Pennsylvania Audubon Society and Ledges Hotel. Some events require preregistration. Find the schedule of events at w w w. h a w l e yearthfest. Play, Learn and Grow Together com. See also this week’s Tammy Haass | Melanie Jay River Talk, 60 Milanville Road (P.O. Box 137) page 24. Beach Lake, PA 18405 | 570-729-7853 Email: learnandgrowccc@gmail.com

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Painting and bluegrass at Harmony HAWLEY, PA â&#x20AC;&#x201D; There will be a painting party and a bluegrass concert at the Silk Mill this week, sponsored by Harmony Presents. On Friday, April 22, there will be a Paint Your Pet paint party at 7 p.m. Attendees select their pet photo about a week prior to the event. They will be shown different painting techniques and have ample one-on-one attention. The cost is $55 in advance and $58 at the door. On Saturday, April 23, bluegrass-jam band Grand Oleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Ditch has its debut performance at Harmony Presents. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Grand Oleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Ditch is all about having some new fun with that old Appalachian sound. They can be found appearing at many of the regionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s premier music festivals and venues, touring full steam ahead,â&#x20AC;? said managing director Jill Carletti. Tickets cost $20 in advance and $23 at the door. Tickets can be purchased online at www.harmony presents.com, or at AMSkier Insurance, 209 Main Ave. For more information visit www.harmonypresents.com, email jill@silkmillharmony.com or call 570/588-8077.

HONESDALE, PA â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Irish fiddling sensation Haley Richardson and her brother Dylan, a young duo of traditional Irish musicians who are making their mark in the Irish music world, will perform on Friday, April 22 at 7:30 p.m. at The Cooperage, 1030 Main St. The duo has compiled a long list of accomplishments and shared the stage with many of the icons of Irish music: The Chieftains, The John Whelan Band, Pride of New York, Altan, Dervish and The Teetotallers. At the age of 13, Haley, with her highly ornamented Sligo fiddle style, has already won the 2015 Junior Fiddler of Dooney title, two All Ireland Championships, brought home four All-Ireland medals and won the Mid-Atlantic Fleadh six times in the under-12 age group and once in the under-15 age category. She was also featured in an article in the 2015 Fall edition of Fiddler Magazine. Dylanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s driving rhythmic guitar backs Haleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s melodies perfectly. The duo released its debut recording, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Heart on a String,â&#x20AC;? in March 2015. The concert is sponsored by the Old Time Fiddlers and The Cooperage Project. The suggested donation is $10. For Contributed photo more information visit www. Fiddlers Haley Richardson, thecooperageproject.org. left, and brother Dylan

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High School Art Show at CAS LIVINGSTON MANOR, NY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Catskill Art Society (CAS), in partnership with Sullivan County BOCES, will present the annual CAS Sullivan County High School Art Show, an exhibition of work by Sullivan County public high school students, at the CAS Arts Center at 48 Main St. from April 23 to May 15. There will be an opening reception on April 23 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. This exhibit will present the work of high school students from all eight of the countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s districts (Eldred, Fallsburg, Liberty, Livingston Manor, Monticello, Roscoe, Sullivan West and Tri-Valley) plus student work from BOCES. The show presents 300 artworks in 11 media categories, with first- and second-place ribbons awarded in each category. Blue Ribbon winners receive complimentary enrollment in a CAS art class series and Red Ribbon winners receive a $50 scholarship for any class at the CAS Arts Center through the end of this year. CAS also hosts an exhibition postcard contest each year. This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s winner is a color drawing by Kailee Gorr, a student at Livingston Manor Central School, seen here. The image was also a Gold Key winner in the 2016 Hudson Valley Scholastic Art Awards. Gallery hours are Thursday to Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Monday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The CAS Arts Center is wheelchair accessible.

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IN MY HUMBLE OPINION

By Jonathan Charles Fox

The ‘it’ factor

y its very definition, the “it” factor is indefinable. Often referred to as someone with je ne sais quoi, the term is frequently applied to entertainers who are brimming with appeal, even though it may be difficult to explain why, exactly. People who exude “it” might not be the most attractive in the room, or even the most adept at their chosen profession, but their connection with an audience is undeniable and often accompanied by an air of mystery. These are the people we are drawn to—in our personal lives, in business and in the world of entertainment, with which the Upper Delaware River region was overflowing over the last few days. Long before “Star Search,” “American Idol,” “America’s Got Talent,” or “The Voice,” there was a television show called “Ted Mack’s Original Amateur Hour,” which I watched with my family back in the days of black and white. I can still recall the thrill of seeing comics, jugglers, magicians and singers strutting their stuff for the audience at home, and every once in a while, the “it factor” appeared. While most faded into obscurity, the granddaddy of all talent shows produced names like Pat Boone, ventriloquist Paul Winchell, Wayne Newton and a young lady who exuded the “It Factor”—named Gladys Knight. Do we have superstars-in-the-making in our midst right here at home? Maybe. Over the past week, I had the opportunity to observe loads of talent in all shapes and sizes, in a variety of styles, starting with the 30th annual Hortonville Talent Show, which hearkens back to Ted Mack and his cavalcade of stars. Master of ceremonies Richard Ross (in his 28th year!) entertained the packed house with his usual panache and kept the pace flowing as 14 acts took the stage during the evening. Vocalists, comics, musicians and even artists were on hand to share their special talents. Along with The Sullivan County Democrat’s Carol Montana, Dharma the Wonder Dog and I shared in the judging, which is always fun, since everyone is a winner and all are awarded special recognition. With so many acts on the bill, it would be impossible (and unfair) to single anyone out, but suffice it to say that America’s Got Talent right here in Sullivan County. To view photos of the event, visit www.Facebook.com/theriverreporter and tag your friends. Speaking of “The Voice”: season eight of the hit show (www.nbc.com) presented an opportunity for a singer with extraordinary talent to reach millions and be thrust into the spotlight. “After spending seven years with her band Sarah and the Tall Boys, Sarah Potenza relocated to Nashville, TN with not much more than her husband and her monster vocals, which when coupled with her honest reflective songwriting, brought her to the attention of the producers of “The Voice.” (www.sarahpotenza.net.) “I knew that if I didn’t grab the opportunity, I would regret it for the rest of my life,” Potenza told me before appearing last Monday night in Bethel, NY (www.dancingcatsaloon.com.) “I loved working with the band,” she added, “but knew that the time to spread my wings had come, and the show provided that opportunity.” As a youngster, Potenza was influenced by Joe Cocker, Bette Midler, Etta James, Bonnie Raitt and Janis Joplin, and her low, rich, growling, bluesy, dynamic vocals reflect her roots.

TRR photos by Jonathan Charles Fox

Dharma the Wonder Dog and I were invited back to be on the judging panel with MC Richard Ross, center, and fellow judge Carol Montana for the 30th annual Hortonville Talent Show.

Vocalist Sarah Potenza brought down the house performing Janis Joplin’s “Me & Bobby McGee” last Monday night in the Catskill Distillery at the Dancing Cat Saloon.

Everyone’s a winner at the 30th annual Hortonville Talent Show.

“Having a platform like ‘The Voice’ was a game-changer,” Potenza shared with the crowd, “and suddenly, I’m reaching a wider audience. Look, people are either gonna love you or hate you, and I have no control over that, but when I sing from the heart and am genuine with my emotions, it seems to resonate with some folks, and for that, I’m extremely grateful.” Potenza sang her heart out the other night for a packed house, serving up a plate of amazing music, ably assisted by her song-writing partner, husband Ian Crossman. Catching the attention of Dancing Cat proprietor Stacy Cohen, Potenza managed to fit Sullivan County into her (very busy) tour schedule while en route to her family in

Rhode Island and was “thrilled to be performing in the town that gave birth to the 1969 Woodstock Music Festival.” She was planning a visit to the museum at Bethel Woods Center for the Arts before heading out of town. “Oh, I’m definitely coming back,” Sarah informed the audience. “There’s a vibe here that’s almost palpable,” she said. “You can feel it.” Nodding in agreement, the crowd was on its feet when Potenza belted out Joplin’s “Me and Bobby McGee,” proving that she is here to stay. Undoubtedly, she will be back, since stardom is on the horizon, and it would not surprise me to see her headlining on the grounds where Joplin sang lo those many years ago, for Potenza is virtually exploding with the “it” factor. IMHO.

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WHERE AND WHEN Thurs., Apr. 21 Annual rummage sale

ROSCOE — Roscoe Presbyterian Church rummage sale. The sale runs from through April 23, open 9:30am5pm. 607/498-5144.

Author Janus Adams reads from ‘A Day for Soup’ JEFFERSONVILLE — Emmy Awardwinning journalist, producer and publisher Janus Adams at the Western Sullivan Public Library Jeffersonville branch. Adams reads from “A Day for Soup” and shares her work with adult readers, educators, mentors and the community. 845/482-4350.

Bus trip to Bethel Woods and Catskill Distilling

BETHEL — Wayne Memorial Hospital and Sandy’s Travelers will sponsor a bus trip to The Museum at Bethel Woods and The Catskill Distilling Co. Bus leaves at 9:30am from behind McDonald’s in Honesdale. Cost $50; includes guided tour of both places, a box lunch at Bethel Woods and driver’s tip. 570/253-4931.

Financial workshop for families at CCE

LIBERTY — Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County presents Creating a Family Spending Plan at Gerald J. Skoda Extension Education Center, 6-8pm. This free class is intended to empower individuals to make informed financial decisions that can improve their lives. 845/292-6180.

Middle-stage Alzheimer’s music social

MONTICELLO — A free opportunity for people with middle-stage Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia to get out, socialize and enjoy interactive musical fun with certified music therapist Melinda Burgard. Held third Thursday of every month. Music social is free, but preregistration is required. Call 800/2723900 with questions or to RSVP.

Pike Chamber networking event

MILFORD — The Pike County Chamber of Commerce holds a networking event at GAIT Therapeutic Riding Center, 314 Foster Hill Rd., 5-7pm. Complimentary appetizers, refreshments, a 50/50 raffle and door prizes. Free for Pike Chamber members or $10 for non-members. 570/296-8700.

Fri., Apr. 22 Annual rummage sale

ROSCOE — Roscoe Presbyterian Church rummage sale. The sale runs through April 23, open 9:30am-5pm. 607/498-5144.

Free computer support @ WSPL in Jeﬀersonville

JEFFERSONVILLE — Free computer support every Friday at the Jeffersonville Branch/Western Sullivan Public Library, 10am-2pm. Have questions about a new device? Or an app that isn’t working like you thought? Need help with a new computer or operating system? Get answers to these questions and more.

Free workshops to empower caregivers

LIBERTY — The free educational series

“Powerful Tools for Caregivers” will be held for six sessions at Liberty Public Library, 10am-12noon. Presented by Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County Caregiver Resource Center. Refreshments provided. 845/292-6180.

Irish ﬁddlers: Haley & Dylan Richardson

HONESDALE — Old Time Fiddlers present Haley and Dylan Richardson,a young sibling duo of traditional Irish musicians at The Cooperage, 7:30pm. Italian din-

ner

LIVINGSTON MANOR — Italian dinner at the Masonic Lodge, 94 Main St., 4:30-7pm. Adults $10. Child $6. Benefit: Sullivan-St.Tammany Chapter #298 Order of Eastern Star.

Libations & Creations: Paint Your Pet

HAWLEY — Paint party at Harmony Presents, 7pm. Your pet will be presketched from photos. You do the rest under instruction. Classes are for everyone.

Pre-K story time at the library

MONTICELLO — Pre-K story time at the Ethelbert B. Crawford Public Library, 10am. This program continues to develop early literacy skills with stories and crafts. Free. 845/794-4660.

Sat., Apr. 23 Annual rummage sale

ROSCOE — Roscoe Presbyterian Church rummage sale, open 9:30am5pm. 607/498-5144.

Collage workshop

HONESDALE — The Wayne County Arts Alliance presents a collage workshop taught by Ramona Jan at Missing Pieces, 10am-12:30pm. Build a “collage in a box” while learning about color, balance and the best adhesives. Boxes and found objects will be provided, however you can bring your own. Cost: $25, all inclusive. Pre-registration required, 570/224-7511.

Covered-dish supper

EQUINUNK — Free covered-dish supper at Equinunk United Methodist Church on Lordville Road, 5:30pm. Bring your favorite dish and enjoy delicious homecooked food. All are welcome.

Fiber art by Buﬀ McAllister

WOODBOURNE — Opening reception for local fiber artist Buff McAllister shows a series of fabric collage works featuring doors at the International Center for a Culture of Compassion, 2299 Ulster Heights Rd., 4-7pm. On display through May 15. 845/901-5654.

Harmony Presents: Grand Ole’ Ditch

HAWLEY — Grand Ole’ Ditch at Harmony Presents, 8pm. This homebrewed bluegrass band is all about having some new fun with that old Appalachian sound. Hailing from the mountain town of Cumberland MD, the band derives its name from an important piece of Western Maryland history: the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal. Tickets: $20 in advance; $23 at the door. 570/588-8077.

Hawley Earth Fest

HAWLEY — Local businesses, individu-

als and organizations offer environmental programs, activities and events for a weekend of celebrating, learning and exploring at the Environmental Expo in Bingham Park, 11am-4pm. Go wild in the #WildHawley Species Parade, 2pm. Visit www.hawle yearthfest.com for a full schedule of the day’s events and parade info.

Maple Syrup Festival in Jeﬀ

JEFFERSONVILLE — Maple Syrup Festival in The Backyard Park, 11am-5pm. Also 5k Sap Run starts 9am in front of Jeff Bank on State Route 52. Runners and walkers welcome. Pancakes in the park from 8am. Demonstrations, events, face painting, live music, food and beverages, contests, book signing and vendors.

Pistol permit pre-licensing course

KAUNEONGA LAKE — The Adult and Continuing Education Program at Sullivan BOCES offers a 4-hour pistol permit pre-licensing course at Kauneonga Lake Fire Hall, 9:30am-1:30pm. The cost is $80. 845/295-4915.

‘Toast to Milford’

MILFORD — Milford hosts “Toast to Milford,” 10am-10pm. Over 40 Milford businesses offer complimentary tastings of craft beer, wine, coffee, tea, cuisine and more. Tour and taste your way through beautiful Milford. For info & tasting map: www.milfordpa.us.

Sun., Apr. 24 Adult acting workshop

NARROWSBURG — Act Underground Theatre offers an 8-week adult acting workshop (15 years and older) beginning Sunday, April 3, from 10am–12noon, at the Delaware Valley Arts Center’s Krause Recital Hall, 37 Main St. Tuition is $120 for eight weeks, or $15 per session. 845/252-9915.

Audubon ﬁeld trip

PARKSVILLE — Sullivan County Audubon Society bird/butterfly field trip Birds and Butterflies of Fir Brook, 8am. Meet leaders Ruth McKeon and Renee Davis at the parking lot opposite the Citgo Station in Parksville. If weather is questionable call Ruth at 845/434-4629 or Renee at 482-5044 before 7pm.

Bernie Sanders supporters meeting

HONESDALE — Meeting of Bernie Sanders supporters at 931 Main St., 2-4pm.

Modern Cosmology versus God’s Creation

Western Sullivan Public Library, 1-5pm. Have questions about a new device? Or an app that isn’t working like you thought? Need help with a new computer or operating system? Get answers to these questions and more.

yard Center, 761 Terrace St., 6-8pm. Presented by Francene Dudziec, special projects coordinator. Registration required. 570/253-5492.

Learn tai chi

LOCH SHELDRAKE — Sullivan County Audubon Society second spring meeting in Room 113 at Sullivan County Community College, 112 College Rd., 6pm. Pizza and salad, followed by a photographic presentation of Rick Bunting’s Florida Birds.

HORTONVILLE — Free tai chi demo and class at Hortonville Fire Hall, 100 Main St., 6-7pm (enter on N. Horton Ave.). New beginners class will meet each Monday thereafter. Join any time through May 23. Learn more at www.longrivertaichi.com. Email Lenny@LongRiverTaiChi.com or 845/887-3056.

Teens making music (ages 10+)

NARROWSBURG — Computer tech Abram will teach how to use technology to make music at the Tusten-Cochecton Branch/Western Sullivan Public Library, 6:30-7:30pm. Registration required. Email kohara@rcls.org or call 845/2523360.

Toddler story time at the library

MONTICELLO — Toddler story time at the Ethelbert B. Crawford Public Library, 10am. This program uses rhymes, books, crafts and finger plays to develop skills that will help children get ready to read. 845/794-4660.

Tues., Apr. 26 Hiring a professional caregiver

LIBERTY — Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County Caregiver Resource Center offers a free class. “Hiring a Professional Caregiver” to help care for a loved one at Gerald J. Skoda Extension Education Center, 2:30-4:30pm. 845/292-6180.

Wed., Apr. 27 Free computer support @ WSPL in Narrowsburg

NARROWSBURG — Free computer support every Wednesday at the Tusten-Cochecton Branch/ Western Sullivan Public Library, 4-8pm. Have questions about a new device? Or an app that isn’t working like you thought? Need help with a new computer or operating system? Get answers to these questions and more.

Sheep and Goat Owners of Wayne County

HONESDALE — The Sheep and Goat Owners of Wayne County (SAGA) meeting at Grace Church Parish Hall, 827 Church St., 7pm. Potluck desserts welcomed. Suggested donation $5. SAGA is a not-for-profit organization. RSVP: 917/445-5274.

HONESDALE — The Women’s Club of Honesdale meeting at the Chamber of Commerce Visitors Center, 7pm. Scholarship presentation to this year’s three high school graduating seniors, with receptionfor students and their families, followed by 2016-2018 election of officers.

Fri., Apr. 29 Duke Ellington Tribute Concert

MILFORD — The Joseph Boga Octet will swing some of Duke Ellington’s greatest hits at Delaware Valley High School, 7:30pm. Joining the octet will be the Delaware Valley Middle School and High School jazz bands under Lance Rauh, and the Keystone College Jazz Combo. Tickets $20 at the door, $15 in advance, under 15 admitted free.

Free computer support @ WSPL in Jeﬀersonville

JEFFERSONVILLE — Free computer support Fridays at Jeffersonville Branch/ Western Sullivan Public Library, 10am2pm. Questions about a new device? Or an app that isn’t working like you thought? Need help with a new computer or operating system? Get answers to these questions and more.

Free workshops to empower caregivers

LIBERTY — The free educational series “Powerful Tools for Caregivers” will be held for six sessions at Liberty Public Library, 10am-12noon. Presented by Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County Caregiver Resource Center. Refreshments provided. 845/292-6180.

Harmony Presents: Alexis P. Suter & the Ministers of Sound

Steps to Home Ownership

Thurs., Apr. 28

MONTICELLO — Monticello High School Music Honor Society hosts Monti-Idol singing competition at Arnold Packer Hughs Auditorium, 7:30pm. Students perform their favorite pop songs. Tickets are $3 and proceeds help support the Monticello Performing Arts Booster Club.

Free seminar

Pre-K story time at the library

HONESDALE — The third in the Wayne County Public Library’s Financial Literacy Series, 5:30pm. Tim Meagher and Paul Meagher of ReMax Wayne in Honesdale explain the steps to home ownership: Are you ready? What do you need to do? Free and open to the public.

Mon., Apr. 25 CALLICOON — Free computer support Mondays at Delaware Free Branch/

Women’s Club of Honesdale meeting

HAWLEY — Gospel, Blues and American music with Alexis P. Suter & the Ministers of Sound at Harmony Presents, 8pm. Blues Music Award nominee Alexis P Suter is a powerhouse bass/baritone vocalist. Tickets: $25 in advance; $32 at the door. 570/588-8077.

BEACH LAKE — Presentation by Heidi Finkelberg and Barbara Leo at the Berlin Township Community Center, 10:15am. “Modern Cosmology versus God’s Creation” is the second in the Upper Delaware Unitarian Universalist Fellowship’s series of discussions about God based on articles in “The Stone,” a column on philosophy featured in The New York Times.

Free computer support @ WSPL in Callicoon

Sullivan County Audubon Society meeting

HONESDALE — The Greater Honesdale Partnership, in conjunction with the University of Scranton Small Business Development Center, hosts “Creating Engaging Retail Displays” at The Vine-

Monti-Idol at the high school

MONTICELLO — Pre-K story time at the Ethelbert B. Crawford Public Library, 10am. This program continues to develop early literacy skills with stories and crafts. Free. 845/794-4660.

SLAC meeting

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MONTICELLO — SLAC, the Senior Legislative Action Committee of Sullivan County, holds its meeting in the Legislative Hearing Room of the Government Center, 10am. Guest speaker Assemblywoman Aileen Gunther. 845/807-0241.

Wine tasting fundraiser

HONESDALE — Ninth annual wine/food tasting to benefit the Wayne County Public Library held at Wayne County Ford Dealership. Features 6 wine/food pairings by sponsors: Alley Whey, The Alpine, Fiesta on Main, Glass-Wine.Bar. Kitchen, Java & More at the Wayne Inn and The Mustard Seed Cafe. Tickets $35. 570/253-1220.

Sat., Apr. 30 Children’s ﬁshing derby

MILFORD — Pike County Commissioners hold 20th annual fishing derby for children under 16 at Lily Pond, Pike County Park, 8am-12noon. Rain or shine. No fee. Register day of. Prizes awarded by age group. 570/296-3569.

Commercial Driver Air Brakes Systems course

MONTICELLO — The Adult and Continuing Education Program at Sullivan BOCES is offering a Commercial Driver Air Brakes Systems course. The Class A and B Air Brakes Systems class meets at St. John Street Education Center, Monticello, 9am-1pm. Cost: $110. 845/2954915.

Family tea party & craft

CALLICOON — Celebrate family with a spring tea party at the Delaware Free Branch/Western Sullivan Public Library, 1:30-3pm. Make a tea pot picture frame to keep or give to someone special. Registration required. Email kohara@rcls. org or call 845/887-4040.

Foods of the Delaware Highlands Gala Dinner

HAWLEY — The Delaware Highlands Conservancy’s annual wine & food pairing dinner at The Settlers Inn. Celebrates conservation accomplishments in the Upper Delaware River region. Features cuisine prepared with locally grown and produced organic ingredients, paired with fine wines, and auctions. Reservations required, $125 per person.

Harmony Presents: Addi & Jacq

HAWLEY — Addi & Jacq at Harmony Presents, 8pm. Recently crowned the “best emerging band in NYC” as winners of the 2015 NPR-WNYC Battle of the Boroughs, Addi & Jacq (armed with nothing more than vocals and a harp) have created a diverse and compelling body of music. Tickets: $19 in advance; $22 at the door. 570/588-8077.

Roast beef dinner

NORTH BRANCH — North Branch Volunteer Fire Department 74th annual roast beef dinner, 4-8pm. Adults and take-outs $13, under 5 free. Door prizes, 50/50 cash prize.

Spring Book Sale

JEFFERSONVILLE — Friends of the Library annual spring book sale at Jeffersonville Branch/Western Sullivan Public Library. April 30, 10am-2pm; May 3 through May 6, 12noon-5pm. Gently used books, DVDs, CDs, and more. 845/482-4350.

Welcome to My Haus multi-media musical journey

NARROWSBURG — Tusten Theatre “Musical Progressions” Spring Concert Series presents musical duo LuxRd., at 8pm. World premiere of its theatrical song cycle “Welcome to My Haus.” The band is collaborating with local artists to create a multi-media journey through musical idioms, experiences, and eras, toward a jubilant, uplifting conclusion. 845/252-7576.

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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.

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THE RIVER REPORTER

Legal Notice OLD EARTH LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 1/27/2016. Office in Sullivan Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 15 W. 67th St., Apt. 2-FW, NY, NY 10023. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. Principal business location: 121 Ridge Rd., Hankins, NY 12741. Irenekpark, LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 3/17/16. Office location: Sullivan County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Irene Park, 416 Greenville Rd., Grahamville, NY 12740. General purpose. NOTICE OF FORMATION of limited liability company (LLC). Name: EAST FLATBUSH 3 LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 4/6/2016. Office location: Sullivan County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to: THE LLC 6608 18TH AVENUE, BROOKLYN, NY 11204. Purpose: any lawful purpose. Town of Highland Planning Board PO Box 415 Eldred, NY 12732 NOTICE OF HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Town of Highland Planning Board will hold a Public Hearing on May4, 2016 beginning on or about 7:00pm at the ELDRED TOWN HALL, Eldred, New York, to consider the following: Application NO.1606filed by Kathleen Datys for a special use permit. The applicant would like to use the river front portion of her property for the launching and landing of watercraft including canoes, boats, kayaks, rafts and tubes. The above application will be available for public inspection at the Office of the Town Clerk ten (10) days prior to the public hearing. Persons desiring to appear as such hearing may do so in person or by attorney or other representative. Written comments may be submitted in advance of the public hearing to the Town of Highland Planning Board c/o Doreen Sweeney, Secretary, PO Box 415, Eldred, NY 12732 and those received on or before May 4, 2016 will be read into public record. Written communications in relation thereto may be filed with the Board at such hearing. By order of the Planning Board Doreen Sweeney, Secretary 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

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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 2016-2017 is hereby adopted and the requisite portion thereof to be raised by taxation on the taxable property of the School District is hereby authorized. 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 17, 2016, 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 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015 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 12, 2016, 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

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specialty cars to, to return and have them maintained. The above application will be available for public inspection at the Office of the Town Clerk ten (10) days prior to the public hearing. Persons desiring to appear as such hearing may do so in person or by attorney or other representative. Written comments may be submitted in advance of the public hearing to the Town of Highland Planning Board c/o Doreen Sweeney, Secretary, PO Box 415, Eldred, NY 12732 and those received on or before May 4, 2016 will be read into public record. Written communications in relation thereto may be filed with the Board at such hearing. By order of the Planning Board Doreen Sweeney, Secretary

Notice of Formation of a Limited Liability Company The name of the limited liability company is: UPSTATE LOCATIONS LLC Articles of Organization were filed with the New York Secretary of State’s office on : 1/28/16 The County in which the Office is to be located : SULLIVAN COUNTY. The New York Secretary of State is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The address to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC is : 39 DEEP HOLLOW HILL ROAD NARROWSBURG NY 12764

Irenekpark, LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 3/17/16. Office location: Sullivan County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Irene Park, 416 Greenville Rd., Grahamville, NY 12740. General purpose.

Notice of Formation of Jackson Management Service LLC. Arts of Org. filed with New York Secy of State (SSNY) on 2/23/16. Office location: Sullivan County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 11 Elk Dr., Apt C-11, Monticello, NY 12701. Purpose: any lawful activity.

NOTICE OF FORMATION of limited liability company (LLC). Name: PARK SLOPE HEALTH LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 3/10/2016. Office location: Sullivan County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to: THE LLC 3611 14TH AVENUE SUITE 603, BROOKLYN, NY 11218. Purpose: any lawful purpose. NOTICE OF FORMATION of limited liability company (LLC). Name: 325 WADSWORTH LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 3/7/2016. Office location: Sullivan County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to: THE LLC 3611 14TH AVENUE SUITE 603, BROOKLYN, NY 11218. Purpose: any lawful purpose. JZ HAMPTONS LLC Art. Of Org. Filed Sec. of State of NY 3/9/2016. Off. Loc.: Sullivan Co. SSNY designated as agent upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY to mail copy of process to The LLC, PO Box 1000, Woodbury, NY 11797. Purpose: Any lawful act or activity. MARITIME GROUP LLC Art. Of Org. Filed Sec. of State of NY 4/11/2016. Off. Loc.: Sullivan Co. SSNY designated as agent upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY to mail copy of process to The LLC, c/o Richard Newberg, Esq., 33 North Street, Monticello, NY 12701. Purpose: Any lawful act or activity. Town of Highland Planning Board PO Box 415 Eldred, NY 12732 NOTICE OF HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Town of Highland Planning Board will hold a Public Hearing on May 4, 2016 beginning on or about 7:00pm at the ELDRED TOWN HALL, Eldred, New York, to consider the following: Application NO.16-04 filed by Fr. Richard Bretone of The Eternal Flame of Hope Ministries for a Lot Line Improvement, located at 486 State Route 55. The parcel is designated on the Town of Highland Tax Roll as Section 12 Block 1 Lot 56. The above application will be available for public inspection at the Office of the Town Clerk ten (10) days prior to the public hearing. Persons desiring to appear as such hearing may do so in person or by attorney or other representative. Written comments may be submitted in advance of the public hearing to the Town of Highland Planning Board c/o Doreen Sweeney, Secretary, PO Box 415, Eldred, NY 12732 and those received on or before May 4, 2016 will be read into public record. Written communications in relation thereto may be filed with the Board at such hearing. By order of the Planning Board Doreen Sweeney, Secretary Gallery Eva LLC Arts of Org filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 3/9/16. Office in Sullivan Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served & shall mail process to Eva Drizhal, Po Box 431, Callicoon, NY 12723. Purpose: General. Town of Highland Planning Board PO Box 415 Eldred, NY 12732 NOTICE OF HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Town of Highland Planning Board will hold a Public Hearing on May4, 2016 beginning on or about 7:00pm at the ELDRED TOWN HALL, Eldred, New York, to consider the following: Application NO. 16-07filed by Simon Arscott for a Special Use Permit. The applicant would like to open a specialty repair shop to provide their customers whom they sell

NOTICE OF FORMATION of limited liability company (LLC). Name: 649 WEST LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 3/7/2016. Office location: Sullivan County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to: THE LLC 3611 14TH AVENUE SUITE 603, BROOKLYN, NY 11218. Purpose: any lawful purpose. NOTICE OF FORMATION of limited liability company (LLC). Name: 85 FAIRVIEW LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 3/7/2016. Office location: Sullivan County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to: THE LLC 3611 14TH AVENUE SUITE 603, BROOKLYN, NY 11218. Purpose: any lawful purpose. NOTICE OF FORMATION of limited liability company (LLC). Name: 127 WEST 141 LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 11/20/2015. Office location: Sullivan County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to: THE LLC 127 WEST 141 LLC C/O GUARDIAN REALTY3611 14TH AVENUESUITE 603, BROOKLYN, NY 11218. Purpose: any lawful purpose. Brevp LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 2/29/16. Office location: Sullivan County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to The LLC, 510 Wild Tpke., Mountaindale, NY 12763. General purpose. 74 NORTH MAIN STREET LLC. Art. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 02/25/16. 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, 1829 East 19th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11229. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. Callicoon Creamery LLC Arts of Org filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 2/8/16. Office in Sullivan Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served & shall mail process to John D Halloran, 4536 State Route 17b Po Box 15, Callicoon, NY 12723. Purpose: General. NOTICE OF ZONING RE-WRITE MEETING Zoning Re-Write Committee meetings are held on the SECOND and FOURTH Mondays of the month at 6:30pm at the Tusten Town Hall, 210 Bridge Street, Narrowsburg, NY. By Order of the Town Board Nicole Peters Tusten Town Clerk

RMS TEAM LLC Art. Of Org. Filed Sec. of State of NY 3/9/2016. Off. Loc.: Sullivan Co. SSNY designated as agent upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY to mail copy of process to The LLC, PO Box 1000, Woodbury, NY 11797. Purpose: Any lawful act or activity. ATTENTION ALL BIDDERS TOWN OF LUMBERLAND PLEASE BE AWARE THAT THE TOWN OF LUMBERLAND WILL BE LISTING ALL FUTURE BIDS AND ADS PRIMARILY ON THE TOWN WEBSITE AT: townoflumberland.org WHICH WILL KEEP THE COST TO THE TAXPAYERS DOWN By Order of the Town Board Town of Lumberland Virginia V. Horn, Town Clerk April 14, 2016 Notice of Formation of a Limited Liability Company The name of the limited liability company is: Yulan Country Store, LLC Articles of Organization were filed with the New York Secretary of State’s office on : 02/18/2016 The County in which the Office is to be located : Sullivan The New York Secretary of State is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The address to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC is : 218 Airport Rd., Po Box 263, Yulan, NY-12792 SOMEBAR, LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 3/22/2016. Office in Sullivan Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to PO Box 148, Monticello, NY 12701. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. Principal business location: 6 So. Maplewood Rd., Monticello, NY 12701. Notice of Formation of a Limited Liability Company (LLC): Name: KLEI TEL EREZ LLC. Art. Of Org. filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) office on 03/28/16. NY 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: c/o Zvi Klein, 583 Cedar Hill Road, Far Rockaway, NY 11691. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. NOTICE OF FORMATION of limited liability company (LLC). Name: 574 MAPLE ST HOUSING LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 4/5/2016. Office location: Sullivan County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to: THE LLC C/O SAMUEL KATZ ESQ. 4533 16TH AVENUE, BROOKLYN, NY 11204. Purpose: any lawful purpose. Notice of formation of H&M Resort LLC Articles of organization filed with the

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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 : 184 Barryville Yulan Rd. Barryvile New York. 12719

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT: SULLIVAN COUNTY Bank of New York Mellon, f/k/a Bank of New York, as Trustee, on behalf of the registered holders of Alternative Loan Trust 2006-OC7, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates Series 2006-OC7; Plaintiff(s) vs. AMY MANNING; DUANE MANNING; et al; Defendant(s) Attorney (s) for Plaintiff (s): ROSICKI, ROSICKI & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 2 Summit Court, Suite 301, Fishkill, New York, 12524, 845.897.1600 Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale granted herein on or about June 23, 2015, I will sell at Public Auction to the highest bidder at Lobby of the Sullivan County Court House. On May 26, 2016 at 11:00 am. Premises known as 23 SPLIT ROCK ROAD, ELDRED, NY 12732 Section: 22 Block: 2 Lot: 23 ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND, SITUATE IN THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND, COUNTY OF SULLIVAN AND THE STATE OF NEW YORK, BEING KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS LOT B-10, AS SHOWN ON A CERTAIN MAP ENTITLED, “THE PINE AYRE SUBDIVISION - B”, FILED IN THE SULLIVAN COUNTY CLERK`S OFFICE ON MAY 26, 1989, AS MAP NO. 5-250. As more particularly described in the judgment of foreclosure and sale. Sold subject to all of the terms and conditions contained in said judgment and terms of sale. Approximate amount of judgment $313,043.45 plus interest and costs. INDEX NO. 3483/09 MICHAEL E. CATANIA, ESQ.; REFEREE

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF SULLIVAN BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING LLC, Plaintiff -against-DEBORAH L. JENNINGS, Defendant(s) Pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure and sale duly dated SEPTEMBER 14, 2016 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at THE LOBBY OF THE SULLIVAN COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 414 BROADWAY, MONTICELLO, NEW YORK on May 18, 2016 at 10:00 AM premises known as 199 AIRPORT ROAD, YULAN, NY 12792. 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, County of SULLIVAN and State of New York. Section 15A Block 1 Lot 22.2 Approximate amount of lien 152,237.57 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed judgment Index # 2011-2259 WILLIAM H. CHELLIS, ESQ., REFEREE STEIN, WIENER AND ROTH, L.L.P., ATTORNEYS FOR THE PLAINTIFF ONE OLD COUNTRY ROAD, SUITE 113 CARLE PLACE, NY 11514 DATED: April 11, 2016 FILE # XBAYVIEW 54709 APP FOR AUTH for TEAM SOLO LLC App for Auth filed with SSNY 4/11/2016 LLC. Registered in Delaware on 1/18/2011 Off. Loc.:Sullivan Co. SSNY designated as agent upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY to mail copy of process to The LLC, c/o Richard Newberg Esq., 33 North Street, Monticello, NY 12701. Purpose:Any lawful act or activity. NOTICE OF FORMATION of limited liability company (LLC). Name: 137 WEST 141 LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 11/20/2015. Office location: Sullivan County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to: THE LLC 137 WEST 141 LLC C/O GUARDIAN REALTY3611 14TH AVENUESUITE 603, BROOKLYN, NY 11218. Purpose: any lawful purpose. Notice of Formation of a Limited Liability Company The name of the limited liability company is: A.T.K. LLC Articles of Organization were filed with the New York Secretary of State’s office on : 02/12/16 The County in which the Office is to be located : Sullivan County The New York Secretary of State is designated as

Notice of Formation of a Limited Liability Company The name of the limited liability company is: Red Hill Associates, LLC Articles of Organization were filed with the New York Secretary of State’s office on : 3/8/16 The County in which the Office is to be located : Sullivan The New York Secretary of State is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The address to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC is : PO Box 71 Westbrookville, NY 12785 Notice to Bidders Notice is hereby given that the Town of Tusten will receive SEALED bids for Summer Maintenance of the Town of Tusten grounds. Specifications for summer maintenance bids are available at the Town Clerk’s office on Mondays, Wednesday, Friday 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Said bids shall be mailed or delivered to the Office of the Town Clerk, 210 Bridge Street, P.O. Box 195, Narrowsburg NY 12764 clearly marked “SUMMER MAINTENANCE BID” no later than 3:00 PM on Friday, May 6, 2016. Bids will be publically opened, read and awarded at the regular scheduled Town of Tusten Board Meeting on May 10, 2016 at 6:30 PM. The Town Board reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any irregularities in the bidding and to re-advertise for new bids. Certificates of Non-Collusion and Liability Insurance required By order of The Town Board Nicole Peters, Town Clerk Posted April 13, 2016 NOTICE OF FORMATION of limited liability company (LLC). Name: 117 WEST 141 LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 11/20/2015. Office location: Sullivan County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to: THE LLC 117 WEST 141 LLC C/O GUARDIAN REALTY 3611 14TH AVENUE SUITE 603, BROOKLYN, NY 11218. Purpose: any lawful purpose. NOTICE OF FORMATION OF 1118 45st 1R LLC(LLC). Articles of Organization filed with Sec. of State of NY (SOS) on 3/7/2016. Office location: Sullivan County, the street address of the LLC’s office has not yet been determined. SOS is designated as agent of LLC for service of process. SOS shall mail copy of process to 1118 45th Street 1R, Brooklyn, NY 11219. Purpose: Any lawful act or activity.

The annual spring meeting of the Lava Cemetery Corporation will be held at the Lava Firehouse at 7:00 pm on Wednesday, May 4, 2016. LEGAL NOTICE COUNTY OF SULLIVAN Sale of Recyclable Commodities (cardboard, newsprint, mixed paper), from the Sullivan County Landfill. Those interested are to contact the Purchasing & Central Services Department @ 845-807-0515, Attn: Allyson Lewis Dated: April 22, 2016 LEGAL NOTICE COUNTY OF SULLIVAN Sealed bids for the following will be received by the Director of the Department of Purchasing and Central Services at the Sullivan County Government Center, 100 North Street, Monticello, New York 12701, (845) 807-0515, until 1:00 P.M. on Friday, May 6, 2016 at which time the bids will be publicly opened and read. 1. Recapping & Mounting Tires (B16-25) Bid Forms, including specifications, may be obtained from the Director at the above address, and all bids are subject to the terms and conditions therein set forth. Dated: April 22, 2016

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By ANDY BOYAR

Spring has sprung!

pril is usually a fine The Catskill Fly Fishing month and especially Center and Museum so this year. The soil (CFFCM) on Old Route is thawed, there are buds 17 between Roscoe and everywhere and grass is Livingston Manor is in greening. Wild turkeys are full swing, open every cackling and gobbling— day. There are interesting their mating season is on. activities at the center The brooks, streams and rivevery weekend now. Photo by Peter J. Kolesar ers of our watershed are all “Even a blind squirrel finds an CFFCM will be celebrating open. How terrific! acorn now and then.” Andy Boyar its 35th Anniversary on The fisher’s clock is now poses with a fine rainbow caught May 28. For information set to prime time. Caddis and and released in the Lackawaxen and reservations for the early mayflies are hatching, on PA trout season opening anniversary celebration, and the trout are feeding weekend. call Erin Phelan at 845/439on them greedily. Local 4810 or drop by the center. chapters of Trout Unlimited have already CFFCM has special meaning in scheduled events and meetings. River our family. My son, Adam is now an shoreline clean-ups are on the drawing investment advisor in Boca Raton, FL. board. Hope you will participate. He was a teenage laborer when he worked The shad run will soon be on in full for the construction outfit that poured force any day now. The first “bucks” the foundation for the museum. Nobody have already been caught in Barryville. ever forgets their first paying job. Wow, The late Judge John A. Traver of River but time flies. Road in Barryville, aka Ol’ John, a font of For the record, the International Game fishing and wildlife lore, advised that the Fishing Association world record for a shad would be in when “the leaves were chain pickerel is 9 lb. 6 oz. That fish was the size of a mouse’s ear.” Hard to forget caught in 1961 in Georgia. The New York that bit of wisdom, particularly as it has State record is 8 lb. 1 oz., caught in 1965 proven to be darn accurate. It sure does in Toronto Reservoir by John Bosland. look like this may be our earliest season But the all-tackle fly-rod record for a for shad ever. chain pickerel is 5 lb. 4 oz., caught in 1997 After the shad run, we will end our at Nockamixon Lake in Pennsylvania. If long wait for the bass season. Hopefully, you are of a mind to try to have a fishing some of the local experts will share world record, the chain pickerel fly rod their techniques with the readers of this might be the one to try for, as we already column. Everybody has a favorite lure know that pickerel exceeding 5 lb. 4 or technique. We hope to get some of oz. are found in our area—as every ice those “secrets of the experts” in future fisherman will attest to. I know a number columns. of fine fishers who could give that world Bits and pieces: if you are lucky enough record a go with a little effort. to catch a fine fish, how about snapping Baseball is in full swing, snow shovels a quick pic of it and sharing by email to have been stowed and our waters are andyboyar@gmail.com. We will post a alive with great fishing opportunities. fine “vanity” pic online, especially if a Dust off your fishing gear and have at it. youth is involved. Tight lines and G’luck to all.

SOUNDINGS: taking the pulse of the Upper Delaware Watershed High gage mark, feet 4/13 4/14 4/15 4/16 4/17 4/18 4/19

4.36 4.22 4.12 4.04 3.99 3.91 3.84

High water temperature °F 4/13 4/14 4/15 4/16 4/17 4/18 4/19

48.38 51.44 53.06 55.04 57.56 60.08 59.00

Actual and avg. precipitation NYC watershed

Reservoir levels April 19, 2016 Cannonsville: 98.7% Pepacton: 98% Neversink: 96.5% Total: 97.9% Normal Total: 98.4% Total in 2015: 91.2%

Actual: Historical avg:

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River readings at Callicoon, NY

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RIVER TALK

By Sandy Long

THE RIVER REPORTER

Seizing spring

pring has sprung, and along with it, a host of fun and informative opportunities to get out of the house and into the world of nature and its endless wonders. Make plans now to seize every chance to connect with this rejuvenating season. From April 22 to 24, Hawley EarthFest takes place in and around the town of Hawley, PA. Activities for all ages are planned, including an Environmental Expo in Bingham Park and the ever-popular Species Parade. See the full schedule of events at www.hawleyearthfest.com/ schedule. Take a trek to the Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC), located within the 77,000-acre Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, for upcoming programs that will increase your understanding of and appreciation for the natural world. Learn the basics of fly fishing, knot tying and casting from Will Daskal of the Brodhead Chapter of Trout Unlimited on April 24, from 9 a.m. to 12 noon, for $15 per person. Explore breeding pools for salamanders, frogs and their egg masses on April 23 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon, for $5 per person. PEEC will provide nets and collec-

TRR photos by Sandy Long

This pair of mallard ducks was seizing spring recently on a nearby lake. Learn what other birds are on the move during “Tweets & Treats” at the Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC) on May 1 from 9 to 11 a.m. The hike will focus on bird ID and natural history. The adventure begins with breakfast snacks; PEEC provides binoculars and field guides. Ages 10-plus and $5 per person. tion jars for gentle, up-close study. Dress appropriately for wet or muddy conditions. Take a wildflower walk in the woods to celebrate the blossoming of spring on May 1, from 1 to 4 p.m. Flower expert Josie D’Alessandro will share identification tips and the natural history of local flowers. This program is free due to funding provided by the William Penn Foundation. Visit www.peec.org for more information. Turn your eyes to the skies during the “Star Watch” hosted by the Delaware

Bees and butterflies are just a few of the species that join in the fun at the Hawley Earthfest Species Parade. All ages are invited to celebrate their favorite plant, animal, insect, or fungi on April 23. Visit www. hawleyearthfest.com/schedule/wildhawleyparade for more details.

Highlands Conservancy at their office in Bethel, NY on May 6, from 8:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Local astronomer John Kocijanski will lead this free program. Watch the stars and planets, observe deep sky objects and learn how to locate the constellations. A limited number of binoculars and telescopes are available, so bring your own if you have them, as well as a folding chair. Call 570/226-3164, 845/583-1010, or email info@delawarehighlands.org to register. Learn more at delawarehighlands.org/ newsevents#sthash.O93zvvQ8.dpuf .

Assist in some citizen science by helping Northeast Regional Coordinator Larry Laubach in catching, photographing and releasing species for the Pennsylvania Amphibian and Reptile Survey (PARS). Ages eight to adult. Registration is appreciated and participants should bring a lunch. The workshop takes place on May 7, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and is being coordinated through Lacawac Sanctuary (lacawac.org/ community-programs.html).

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