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What about the Liberty Skate Park?

By FRITZ MAYER

CDC to complete the funding of the skate park, a project that had been on the IBERTY, NY — The future of the drawing board for a decade. At the time, proposed Liberty Skate Park, which Strauch said the group working on the would be located in the Village of park, which included town officials, vilLiberty, is being discussed, and the size, lage officials and numerous volunteers, scope and even the existence of the projhad raised about $120,000 for the effort, ect are not clear at this time. and collected another $45,000 in donated The project had been shepherded by labor, services and material. One source Heinrich Strauch, the executive direcfamiliar with recent developments retor of the Liberty Community Developgarding the project said there is not as ment Corporation (CDC), but the three much money set aside for the project as groups funding the CDC—the Village of had been believed.

Liberty, the Town of Liberty and the Alan The transition board is made up of two Gerry Foundation—did not, or could not, representatives from the town, two reprecome up with enough funding to keep the sentatives from the village and two from CDC going with Strauch at the helm. So the Gerry Foundation. The new mayor of Strauch sought employment elsewhere. the village, Ronald Stabak, said the tranNow, a transition board of the CDC is tysition board is in the process of going over ing up loose ends, and one of those ends is the various accounts related to the skate the proposed skate park. park project, and they are numerous.

In July 2014, the Sullivan County LegHe said that he did not know if the amount islature voted to kick in $36,000 to the in the accounts is enough to pay for the park as originally designed, but he added—and he stressed this is his personal view—a smaller skate park is better than no skate park, and that is something the transition board might be able to accomplish.

Originally, the park was to be constructed by Pillar Design Studios, and that might still be the case, but Stabak said at least one other company had also been contacted.

The original design for the park was created by Pillar, an Arizona-based firm that has an TRR photo by Fritz Mayer international reputation for The proposed skate park in the Village of Liberty is on hold.

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It’s turtle season again

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EGION — For some people in the area, seeing a painted turtle basking in the sun on this bit of log that pokes above the water in Little Lake Erie in Narrowsburg is a sure sign that warmer days are here.

According to Wikipedia, this cold-

blooded turtle regulates its temperature by basking in the sun after having spent the winter hibernating, buried in the mud, probably at the bottom of the lake for months without breathing.

For another look at this amphibian turn to River Talk on page 32.

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Lawmakers approve another $299,000 for jail

By FRITZ MAYER

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ONTICELLO, NY — At a meeting at the government center on April 23, the Sullivan County legislature voted to pay LaBella Associates another $299,000 for an added design element to the proposed new Sullivan County Jail. The pursuit of a new jail has been underway for a very long time, and LaBella’s role in the process was firmed up with a contract signed in 2007 to provide architecture and engineering services.

This latest amount is to pay for LaBella to incorporate space at the new facility to house the sheriff’s administration and road patrol building, which would include various functions attached to the sheriff’s office.

Initially, the plan for the jail included the sheriff’s office, but as the Great Recession was getting underway, members of the previous legislature balked at the project’s $120 million price tag. The sheriff’s office, therefore, was removed from the project and not included in the planning.

At the time it was thought another, existing facility could be found for the sheriffs office, and for a time it was planned that the building owned by the county near the Apollo Plaza would be a temporary home for the sheriff.

But an option for that building was eventually folded into the sale of the mall to developer Butch Resnick.

Sheriff Mike Schiff said at the meeting there are now no realistic alternative places to house the sheriff’s office.

Legislator Kitty Vetter attempted to find out how large the space for the sheriff’s office would be. County Manager Josh Potosek said a rough estimate was 20,000 square feet, but the final answer was really unknown because it has not yet been designed.

In commenting on the same question Schiff said, “We have to sit down and build it from scratch. I don’t know what the needs will be; I’ve never built a police station before.” He said he would be working with LaBella to design the sheriff’s portion of the new jail.

Legislator Cora Edwards said that one area of concern for her was the “unending limit to design and redesign.”

Legislator Jonathan Rouis said that if it had been built when originally intended, the county would be better off.

He said the plan, “was ripped apart because everyone was concentrating on the pennies, and the dollars were flying out the window.”

According to previous articles about the jail in The River Reporter, the original contract with LaBella was for $7 million for design and engineering. By April 2014, LaBella had received about $2 million. In July 2014, the legislature voted five-to-four to grant another $440,000 to the company, and another $43,000 was awarded for work regarding possible solar and geothermal systems. This latest vote for $299,000 was unanimous.

The cost of the jail has moved up and down dramatically over the years, based on the changing design and changes in the legislature. The price tag has been as high as $120 million and as low as half that much.

The current plan for the jail is for the “core” of the facility to be built to handle about 500 beds, but the beds will be in pods, and initially only enough pods to accommodate about 304 beds will be constructed.

The current jail, now crumbling and with a reputation of being perhaps the worst in the state, is more than 100 years old and can accommodate about 200 prisoners. Legislator Kathy LaBuda said of the new jail, “This jail is going to be built hopefully to last 100 years, and we have to think of the future.”

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IN BRIEF NY Assembly gets tablets

No chronic wasting disease in NY

ALBANY, NY — Assemblyman Bob Oaks, who has long advocated for the electronic presentation of legislation to Assembly members, is celebrating the recent installation of computer tablets on desks in the legislative chamber.

“It is something that I wanted to see happen almost from the time I was elected to the assembly,” Assemblyman Oaks said regarding electronic communication replacing the stacks of paper bills that accumulate on the desks of the 150 members of the Assembly each session.

“Finally, we will have a paperless system in place.

This common-sense solution will be much more efficient, saves millions in taxpayer dollars, and is much better for the environment.”

A constitutional amendment, first approved by the state legislature and then adopted by the voters last November, changed the antiquated requirement that a copy of each bill shall be “printed and upon the desks” for three days before a bill is voted on. Now, with the constitutional changes, providing the bill in electronic form on a computer or electronic device satisfies the requirement.

The computer tablets will provide lawmakers with access to a range of legislative information including daily session calendars, briefing books and instant bill lookup and other advanced bill searching capabilities.

The tablets are in a trial phase. Paper bills will be available through the remainder of the 2015 session.

ALBANY, NY —With more than 2,400 white-tailed deer tested in the 2014-15 big game season in New York State, none tested positive for Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD), the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has announced. However, CWD continues to pose a potential threat to New York’s wild white-tailed deer herd.

“Preventing the introduction of CWD into New York is a high priority for DEC to ensure the health of our wild deer herd and to protect the recreational and viewing opportunities deer provide,” said Commissioner Joe Martens. “Hunters can play an important role in keeping CWD out of the state and in keeping our deer herd healthy.”

Chronic wasting disease is a highly contagious disease that affects deer, elk, moose and other members of the deer family (“cervids”). CWD is always fatal and there are no vaccines or treatment available. CWD is caused by a misfolded protein called a “prion” that can infect animals through animal-to-animal contact or via contaminated environments. The highest concentration of prions is found in the brain, lymph nodes and spinal tissues of infected animals. Infected animals shed prions in their urine, saliva and feces.

Prions can bind to the soil and remain infectious for many years, if not decades.

Casey opposed to TPP WASHINGTON, DC —U.S. Sen. Bob Casey (D-PA), a member of the Senate Finance Committee, released a statement following the release of an agreement on Trade Promotion Authority—or fast track authority— on the Trans Pacific Partnership trade agreement.

“Trade Promotion Authority legislation will pave the way for another NAFTA-style deal that costs jobs and hurts Pennsylvania’s economy. Over and over again we’ve been told that trade deals will create jobs and better protect workers and the environment. Those promises have never come to fruition.

“Now some in the Senate are ready to dive into another mistaken trade deal. When it comes to debating economic policies we ought to consider whether they will grow middle class wages, create new jobs and bolster our manufacturing sector. Trade Promotion Authority legislation does none of these things.”

Pike drug arrests up, burglaries down MILFORD, PA — Pike County District Attorney Ray Tonkin has announced the year-end figures related to the Pike County Drug Task Force. The year 2014 brought a large number of arrests for drug offenses.

The task force arrested a total of 37 people. The total number or arrests represents a substantial increase over the 21 persons arrested in 2013.

In total, the task force seized or purchased a total of 1,870 bags of heroin, and seized over $13,000 in cash.

Heroin investigations have been the major focus of the task force. The preliminary Pennsylvania State Police Uniform Crime Report data indicate that reports of both burglaries and thefts in Pike are lower than 2013.

Burglary with forcible entry reports were down 33% and theft reports were down over 11%. Receiving stolen property reports were also down 14%.

Crimes of burglary, theft and receiving stolen property are regularly associated with persons seeking money or property to purchase drugs. Tonkin believes that the hard work of the drug task force has made an impact.

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Court orders bail companies to pay Pike to collect on prisoners’ bail

By FRITZ MAYER

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ILFORD, PA — The Pennsylvania Superior Court has ordered that two bail companies, Seneca Insurance Company and Evergreen National Indemnity Company, must pay $125,000 to Pike County stemming from a murder conviction committed while a defendant was free on bail.

In 2007, Justin Culver, who was accused of burglary and assault, got out on bail.

While he was out on bail, he and two codefendants were alleged to have committed a home invasion and a murder.

In 2009, Culver was convicted of mur-

der, conspiracy and other chargder the bail companies’ supervies following a trial prosecuted sion.

by District Attorney Raymond According to a press release Tonkin. Culver’s codefendants from Tonkin, “It is always a were also convicted. All received condition of bail to refrain from life sentences for their roles in engaging in criminal activity. the murder. Following the convicIn Culver’s case, the bail compation, Tonkin sought to collect the nies were providing very little $125,000 bail that had been posted monitoring of Culver while he for Culver on the burglary and asContributed photo was in the community.”

Pike County Tonkin argued that when a sault charges.

Tonkin convinced the Pike District Attorney bail bondsman posts bail in the County Court of Common Pleas Raymond Tonkin amount set by a judge, he is takthat the bail companies should have to ing on the duty to supervise that person’s pay the full amount of bail because Culcompliance with bail conditions. ver committed the new crimes while unThe court agreed that the state suffered

losses because of Culver’s breach of the bail conditions: the murder of a citizen and the cost to the taxpayers for the trials and convictions of the killers.

In an appeal to the Pennsylvania Superior Court, the two bail companies asked the higher court to overturn the order directing the $125,000 be forfeited to Pike County.

In its decision filed on April 13, 2015, the Pennsylvania Superior Court wrote that the companies took “calculated business risks; they gambled on Culver’s compliance with his bail conditions and lost.”

The bail companies may appeal the decision to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court.

Parking regs to wait another month

By DAVID HULSE

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LDRED, NY — Highland zoning regulation for parking, which nearly everyone has decided is overly stringent, will wait another month for a vote on revision.

A public hearing was held on the revised regulation before the town board’s April 14 meeting, and the board’s agenda included slots for adoption, given a recommendation from the town’s attorney. However, Deputy Supervisor Jim Gutekunst said a problem arose late in the process, when a required county planning review of the new plan only appeared by fax transmission, just 15 minutes before the 6:30 p.m. hearing. It listed seven comments, some of which were substantive, he said.

“We really didn’t have time to digest them and the

attorney (Michael Davidoff ) recommended we postpone the vote until next month,” Gutekunst said.

Gutekunst said everyone was looking forward to finishing the controversial changes last week, but “We pay a lawyer for his advice, and it only makes sense to follow it.”

The town had also received a review from the Upper Delaware Council, which noted that the river management plan recommends that parking areas be limited to 12,000 square feet.

Gutekunst chaired the April meeting in the absence of Supervisor Andrew Boyar, who is dealing with health issues.

In other business, the board heard newly declared Highland supervisor candidate Charles Petersheim recommend that the board not approve any further monthly financial reports before an audit is done.

Petersheim also read his letter to the state comptroller, which detailed numerous concerns about the town’s financial monitoring and controls.

Following an executive session, the board approved a resolution to begin a state Supreme Court action for a restraining order against Catskill Woods, William Zaccari and Larry Rosner of 211 Mail Road LLC. The resolution alleges Zaccari and Rosner have violated various local laws, building and fire codes.

The town planning board has scheduled a May 6 public hearing for 211 Mail Road LLC, which is seeking a special use permit to operate a family resort, bar/lounge and restaurant to include a 20-room motel, exercise room and pool. The 31-acre parcel is located in the town’s R-2 residential zone.

Upper Delaware Council awards

By DAVID HULSE

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TRR photo by David Hulse

Members of the Tusten Energy Committee, from the left, Supervisor Carol Wingert, Brandi Merolla, Star Hesse and Charles Blanchard, are pictured after accepting UDC’s Community Service Award for their work in implementing Sullivan County, NY’s first municipal solar energy project. For a full list of award-winners, visit www.riverreporter.com.

EACH LAKE, PA — More than 100 people attended the April 26, afternoon banquet at the Central House Family Resort, marking the 27th annual Upper Delaware Council awards.

Keynote speaker Daniel A. Devlin detailed the history and role of the PA Bureau of Forestry since its inception in 1895. The bureau manages some 2.2 million acres of “Penn’s Woods” statewide, including 700,000 acres now under lease for natural gas development.

Noting that gas development is “a little controversial here,” Devlin went on to say that oil and gas leasing on state forests is a long-standing program, since 1955.

Reporting that some nine mil-

lion acres of the state’s forests are family owned, he said his biggest concern was the apparent disassociation of younger, inheriting family members, with those forests. “What happens when they inherit?” he asked.

He said the bureau has been and continues to stress estate planning with family forest owners, although it’s “a tough subject.”

Devlin said it is very early to make “sweeping comments,” but the new administration of Gov. Tom Wolf has emphasized three areas regarding the forest lands: jobs, wood products and natural gas, to pay for our role in conservation; a government that works hard… “and we like to think we do;” and schools that teach programs to instill conservation values for the forests.

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A moment to go down in television history

By ISABEL BRAVERMAN

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EW YORK CITY, NY — In the past two months, you’ve probably heard some mention of the name Robert Durst. The real estate millionaire and accused murderer was the subject of an HBO documentary miniseries called “The Jinx: The Life and Deaths of Robert Durst.” Zac Stuart-Pontier, a local of Narrowsburg and the son of The River Reporter’s publisher Laurie Stuart, was the editor, co-producer and a writer of this riveting series.

The filmmakers, Andrew Jarecki and Marc Smerling, gained access into the world of Durst after they made a movie based on his life in 2010 called “All Good Things.”

After seeing the movie, Durst called Jarecki and asked if he would be interested in doing an interview with him.

Jarecki said “yes.”

Stuart-Pontier explained that at first, the filmmakers were going to air the Durst interview on TV or use it as a DVD extra for their film, and “that they were considering whether or not they wanted to go down this Bob Durst road again.” But, they felt like it was a much bigger story, so they brought Stuart-Pontier on board to make a movie and began the process of researching and filming.

“Gradually it became clear there was too much content,” Stuart-Pontier said. And so, they decided to turn it into a six-part series, each episode around 45 minutes. It uses a range of interviews, reenactments, existing news and security footage, and footage of Jarecki’s film-making process and working relationship with Durst, with whom he became close.

Indeed, there was a lot of footage, and it was StuartPontier’s job as the editor to sort through it and put it together in a cohesive manner. “It came in stages,” he said. “It never was overwhelming, but it was definitely a daunting task to wade through all this different stuff.”

He added, “In a lot of ways, documentary editing is going on this journey through all this footage and soaking it all in and digesting it, and when you give it back to the audience you try to get as close as possible to that experience.” The documentary showed in large part the interviews with the characters of the story, everyone who

was involved from the cops, detectives and lawyers to Durst family members, to friends of the victims. StuartPontier remarked that it was important to clarify who was talking, and that the perspective became precedent.

“I was saying in the edit room, ‘Who are we with right now? If we’re with the Texas cops we can only know what the Texas cops know.’ It was a way of simplifying the storytelling, by forcing the perspective,” he said.

The story is a complex and disturbing tale, one with twists and turns at every step; one without a clear notion of right and wrong, of “did he or didn’t he?” The series focuses on three cases: the unsolved disappearance of Durst’s wife Kathie, the unsolved murder of his friend Susan Berman, and the accidental murder of his neighbor Morris Black, of which he was acquitted after he pled self defense. The friends of Kathie and Susan are convinced that Durst did it, and many people believe the jury was wrong in their verdict of “not guilty” for the Morris Black case.

Stuart-Pontier said the interview with Durst is the “backbone” of the show, and “we knew a big part of the show is Bob gets to tell his story. We had to be true to that and allow him to do that.” The series came to a shocking conclusion. (Spoiler alert!) The filmmakers gained access to a letter that Durst wrote to his friend Susan Berman. The day after Susan was murdered, Beverly Hills Police received a letter with her address and the word “cadaver” written in block letters with the word “Beverley” misspelled. In the letter that Durst wrote to Susan, the block lettering looks very similar to the cadaver note, and Beverley is spelled the same way.

During an interview with Durst, Jarecki confronts him about it, but Durst still denies that he wrote the cadaver note. After the interview, Durst goes into the bathroom unaware that his microphone is still on, and, talking to himself, makes the chilling admission: “What the hell did I do? Killed them all, of course.” The strangeness didn’t stop there: the day before that final episode aired, Durst was arrested in New Orleans on the charge of firstdegree murder.

“We had no idea how it was going to end. We went through many different endings,” Stuart-Pontier said.

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Filmmaker and editor Zac Stuart-Pontier does research in Northern California for the HBO documentary series “The Jinx.”

He added that, “For a long time, we weren’t expecting to get to the bottom of it. There was a quest for truth, and there was an idea that we wanted to do right by these people.” These two events catapulted “The Jinx” to national attention, and it received critical acclaim and media buzz. The New York Times called it “gutwrenching, remarkable television,” and Esquire called the series ending “one of the most jaw-dropping moments in television history.”

The filmmakers acted as investigators and did something documentarians love to do: expose an uncovered truth. “I don’t know if it was growing up in a newspaper family, or my own thinking as a child, but I always loved the idea of being a detective,” Stuart-Pontier said. “I think this is as close as I have ever gotten to that idea or childhood fantasy, and I enjoyed that. It really did feel like we were on an investigation.”

[Zac Stuart-Pontier is a freelance film editor who lives in New York City. He previously worked on the documentary “Catfish” and the feature film “Martha Marcy May Marlene.” He was chosen as one of Filmmaker Magazine’s 25 New Faces of Film in 2010.

He has also edited numerous short films, music videos and commercials.]

Berlin Township’s nuisance law

By LINDA DROLLINGER

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EACH LAKE, PA — The April 21 meeting of the Berlin Township board of supervisors was mainly a postscript to the March 17 public hearing on a proposed nuisance abatement ordinance (NAO). Although the approximately 40 residents in attendance at the meeting were far fewer than the 200 who showed up at the hearing, their presence marked a radical change from board meetings of a few months ago. Back then, six was a crowd.

The big issue on the minds of the residents was the proposed NAO. They wanted to know how and why it had come about when it did and what, if anything, would happen next. At the conclusion of

the March 17 hearing, board Chair Paul Henry had announced that a board vote on the NAO would be tabled indefinitely, in response to overwhelming public criticism of its provisions.

One of those criticisms was that the ordinance had been largely based on Pennsylvania’s new Blighted Properties Act, which was designed specifically for urban areas. When asked by resident Shawn Utegg, “What’s going on with the ordinance?” board chair Paul Henry replied that the board and township solicitor Jeff Treat had decided to use the NAO of neighboring township Damascus as a model. Henry said, “Damascus is even more rural than we are.”

Utegg continued, “Why do we need this ordinance now—how long has the town-

ship been without one?”

Henry answered, “Since 1827.” (Berlin Township was incorporated on November 28, 1826.)

Utegg said, “So what’s the rush? Who’s trying to push it through?”

Henry said, “If anyone is trying to push it through, it’s me.”

Utegg asked, “Why?” Henry said, “Because when the supervisors investigate a complaint of unsafe or unhealthy conditions on a property, we have nothing to base our judgments on.

We can’t say that a property owner has violated the law if no law exists.”

Utegg asked, “Has that been a problem?”

Henry said, “So far we’ve been lucky. No one has challenged our authority.” But he went on to say that the township needs a

law that states exactly what constitutes unacceptable property maintenance because, without it, the supervisors have nothing to enforce.

Another resident said that if a NAO were enacted, the supervisors could be accused of arbitrary enforcement. Henry replied that, in the absence of an NAO, all supervisors’ actions would be arbitrary, because they would be based only on the supervisor’s own sensibility and not on criteria defined by law.

For more than two hours the questions and answers continued, although Henry had said earlier in the meeting that the ordinance will be developed in a workshop open to the public. That workshop has yet to be scheduled, pending further review and revision by Treat.

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Schumer calls for e-cigarette regs

No highway contract settlement

By DAVID HULSE

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LEN SPEY, NY — A two-hour closed session meeting with the town’s negotiations consultant on April 22 yielded no resolution in a contract settlement for the town highway department.

Highway workers have been working without a contract since mid-2013.

Believed to be the last highway department in Sullivan to do so, the highway workers last spring voted to join the Teamsters Union and sought town certification for the union local last May. The proposal was not warmly received, as board members said they had negotiated in good faith. They argued that highway salaries and benefits were comparable with other towns, and rising taxes were already threatening the town’s growth.

Councilman James Akt then spoke of all items the town board had provided already for highway employees. “There are some people who drive 100 miles a day to get what they’re getting now.”

Akt said the rising costs are threatening Lumberland. “A lot of people want to leave town,” he said.

“They are leaving,” Supervisor Nadja Rajsz then added.

Highway Superintendent Don Hunt gave the employees’ version during the 2014 discussion. He said the employees were seeking equity with other towns. “I don’t believe their goal is to break the town.

They want equality with others who are making a whole lot more… You’ve been butting heads and they felt it was time to take another route.”

Fruity flavors are lure for kinds

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Councilwoman Jenny Mellan, left, and Supervisor Nadia Rajsz are pictured during discussion at the Lumberland Town Board’s April 22 special meeting.

Rajsz said a third formal negotiation session will be held on the contract. If no resolution is reached, a mediator will be called in. Failing a mediated settlement, the contract dispute would go before a labor relations court.

In other April 22 business, the town board: scheduled a May 13 public hearing to discuss resolution for the reported “unrestrained accumulation of rubbish” at the 265 White Rd. property, whose recorded owner is Vantium REO Capital Markets LP; approved a resolution calling for the $9,286 installation of grantfunded security cameras at the town hall and park basketball court; directed the town clerk to begin distributing passes for the anticipated annual household rubbish cleanup day scheduled from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on May 16, although county program participation has yet to be finalized by county legislature; and discussed creation of a standardized town policy to eliminate variances in town employees’ medical insurance.

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building skate parks, and has completed many parks in various countries.

At the meeting of the county legislature when the $36,000 commitment was made, Strauch said, “Our goal from the outset was to deliver a destination park, one that attracts skaters of all skill levels from within the community as well as the

county and beyond.”

The contribution from the county was a bit controversial at the time, because some of the county legislators said a contribution to this project would lead to requests for funds for projects from all 15 towns in the county.

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LBANY, NY — By labeling their e-cigarette flavors with names such as Cotton Candy and Gummy Bears, Sen. Chuck Schumer says the manufacturers are targeting teens and children and he wants to put an end to it.

At a news conference in Albany on April 25, he said, “They are making a campaign to go after kids and that must stop. The only reason these companies are marketing flavors like gummy bear and cherry crush is to lure kids in and then addict them to nicotine.”

In the past, e-cigarette companies have denied aiming their marketing at minors, but use of the electronic devices has increased dramatically among young consumers. According to a study from the Centers for Disease Control, the use of e-cigarettes has tripled from 2012 through 2014 among high school and middle school students, with more than two million students saying they have tried them.

Schumer is promoting the Protecting Children From Electronic Cigarette Advertising Act in the Senate, which would tighten advertising laws and prohibit marketing e-cigarettes to minors.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has proposed to regulate ecigarettes, but the rule is not yet final.

The agency is holding a third and final workshop on the topic on June 1 and 2 in Hyattsville, MD. Residents may submit comments on the topic through www. fda.gov.

According the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), the regulations pro-

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posed by the FDA are a start, but do not go far enough. The regulations would prohibit sales to anyone younger than 18, and would require health warnings on packaging and would block manufacturers from claiming that the products are safe or healthy.

However, AAP says, “These proposed FDA rules do not address the use of candy and fruit flavors which appeal to youth, do not require child-proof packaging to prevent poisonings, and would not go into effect until at least two years after the rule is finalized. In absence of strong federal regulation, states have been acting to restrict e-cigarette purchases by minors, marketing targeted at children and adolescents, and the use of the devices in public places.”

Two states, New Jersey and Utah, currently have laws banning sale to minors and prohibiting the use of e-cigarettes in all work places, while 40 states prohibit the sales to minors.

E-cigarettes don’t create smoke, but instead create vapor. This is done with a battery fueling a heating element that heats liquids and flavorings and nicotine held in a cartidge. According to WebMD, “The nicotine inside the cartridges is addictive. When you stop using it, you can get withdrawal symptoms including feeling irritable, depressed, restless and anxious. It can be dangerous for people with heart problems. It may also harm your arteries over time.”

There is general agreement that they are less dangerous than traditional cigarettes because they don’t create smoke, but that the health impacts of ecigarettes need more study.

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EDITORIAL

MY VIEW

Movement on the bee pesticide front

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ecent developments regarding neonicotinoid pesticides (neonics) —which are being blamed as partly responsible for billions of dead honeybees lost over the past decade or so—have been announced on a number of fronts.

The first is that the city of Portland, OR earlier this month banned the use of the pesticides on all city-owned parks and properties. That makes at least eight municipalities in the U.S. that have banned neonics.

Scott Hoffman Black, executive director of the Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation, said that when the measure passed the city council, “Portland is showing itself as an early leader in protecting our pollinators from harmful chemicals. Today’s vote demonstrates the council’s dedication to long-term sustainability.”

Closer to home, on April 23, Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo announced that New York State would establish an interagency taskforce to develop a pollinator protection plan to promote the health and recovery of pollinator populations in the state.

A press release from Cuomo’s office said, “To address the alarming decline in pollinators—which includes honeybees, wild bees and butterflies—that has occurred in recent years, the governor has directed the Commissioners of the Department of Agriculture and Markets and the Department of Environmental Conservation to meet with farmers, research institutions and key industry leaders to develop a roadmap to conserve and grow pollinator populations across the state.

“Over the last 50 years, the number of pollinators, including honey bees, native bees, bats and butterflies, has dropped significantly. Scientists believe many of these losses are caused by a combination of factors such as poor nutrition, loss of foraging habitat, parasites, pesticides, pathogens, lack of genetic diversity and poor land management practices.”

Another development, reportedly coming soon, will

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be recommendations from the White House Pollinator Health Task Force concerning the best ways to deal with pollinator die offs.

While these moves are steps in the right direction, it seems that at least part of the solution to the problem would have to be removal of neonics from the environment. That will be no easy task, because they have become one of the biggest-selling pesticides in use today. The companies that produce these pesticides, such as Bayer Crop Science, are not likely to abandon the business without an expensive fight.

One of the most concerning uses of neonics is when they are used for seed treatment. Reportedly, 95% of the seed corn planted in this country is treated with neonics.

When the seed grows, the pesticide leaches up through the entire plant, including into its nectar and pollen.

Bees and other pollinators feed on nectar and pollen.

A widely-cited study in the journal Nature, published on April 22, found that rather than bees being repelled by the pesticides as had been thought, they were actually attracted to them in some cases. Neonics are similar to nicotine from tobacco, and some researchers have theorized that bees and other pollinators become addicted to the poisons. Given the choice between consuming a plain sugary solution and one with neonics, the bees chose the latter.

The evidence against neonics continues to grow. Another study also published in Nature showed that neonic pesticides are even more problematic for bumblebees than for honeybees.

Dr. Lynn Dicks, Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services Research Fellow at the University of Cambridge, said, “It is a well-designed and careful piece of research. The methods are entirely transparent and most of the fieldwork was carried out ‘blind’—the field workers didn’t know whether they were working in control or treated fields. It is also independent of the neonicotinoid manufacturers—funded by the Swedish Government.”

The manufacturers were not impressed; spokespersons for them said, among other things, that the concentrations the insects were exposed to did not reflect realworld conditions.

The European Union has a moratorium on several neonic pesticides that runs until the end of this year. This new research makes it more likely that moratorium will be extended. It seems increasingly possible that at some point, neonics will go the way of DDT and be banned entirely from agricultural use. Both neonics and DDT, as well as hundreds of other pesticides that are introduced each year, should be thoroughly tested before being dumped into the environment across the planet for the sake of a corporation’s bottom line.

QUOTE OF THE WEEK “If neonicotinoids are the answer, what was the question?”

A Couple of Bruce Keys

— June Stoyer

By James Gilbert

Textiles: another recyclable

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e congratulate the millions of people who recognize Earth Day and thank the legions of people who work in environmental professions. We have made remarkable progress in the 45 years since the first Earth Day in protecting our environment and conserving natural resources.

On a daily and weekly basis, recycling has become an important fabric in our lives. Each of us pauses a moment to determine whether to keep the bottles, cans and papers we just used out of the trash. Recycling results in collectively reducing greenhouse gases, diverting materials from limited landfill space and supporting thousands of jobs statewide.

Textiles (used and even torn clothing, curtains, linens, single socks, etc.) are materials that have largely been overlooked for recycling. While many people recycle some of their old clothing, in New York State, most textiles are trashed. This results in about 1.4 billion pounds of these materials going to landfills or waste-to-energy facilities.

That’s approximately 70 pounds for every New York citizen annually. If all the used textiles were recycled instead, sales would generate a market value exceeding $200 million and approximately 9,000 new jobs could be generated across the state to manage this material stream.

In conjunction with Earth Day, communities across the state teamed up to encourage residents to donate and recycle their unwanted clothing and other household textiles. The “Re-Clothe NY” campaign is led by the New York State Association for Reduction, Reuse and Recycling (NYSAR3), in conjunction with the Secondary Materials and Recycled Textiles Association (SMART), and the Council for Textile Recycling (CTR). Information about what to donate and where to donate can be found at www.NYtextiles.org The Re-Clothe NY campaign includes a coalition of non-profit charitable organizations, such as the Rescue Mission, Salvation Army, and Goodwill Industries and others, and for-profit used-clothing companies, to collaborate in helping New York residents to keep textiles out of the trash. Recovering these materials will produce environmental, economic and social benefits across New York State.

In an effort to create action around our Earth Day commemoration, the Re-Clothe NY campaign challenges all New York residents to make a difference by dropping off their unwanted clothing and textiles to reduce waste, create jobs and preserve natural resources.

[James Gilbert is president of the New York State Association for Reduction, Reuse and Recycling.]

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Letters are printed at the discretion of the editor. It is requested they be limited to 300 words; longer letters may not be printed, or may be edited down to the appropriate length. No letters or My Views in excess of 600 words will be printed. Deadline is 1 p.m. on Monday.]

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MY VIEW

VIEWS FROM THE TRAIN

By Ed Zygmunt

By Tom Caska

Support EPA’s Clean Water Rule

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he U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers are close to finalizing a rule clarifying longstanding Clean Water Act protections for many streams, wetlands and other waterways important to fish and wildlife, our communities and our economy.

This proposed rule does only one thing. It clarifies and restores Clean Water Act safeguards for water bodies protected by the act for nearly 30 years before agency guidance in 2003 and 2007 called into question whether the Act extended federal protection to headwater streams, adjacent wetlands and so-called isolated wetlands.

U.S. Senator Pat Toomey and every Republican member of Congress from Pennsylvania oppose this common-sense rule. What they fail to understand is their opposition to clean water has unintended consequences for the entire Keystone state.

Despite federal Clean Water Act protections for the aforementioned waters being weakened for the past 13 years, there has been virtually no change here in Pennsylvania. That’s because our stream and wetland regulations provide protection equal to and, in some cases, better than the Corps’ and EPA’s programs. In other words, PA’s regulated community, including our farming community, has seen no change to stream or wetland protections for the past 13 years.

However, Congressional opposition to this clarifying rule has weakened Pennsylvania’s business competitiveness. Not all states have the same level of clean-water safeguards as we do. Hence weakened federal protection can make other states more attractive to businesses that wouldn’t have to comply with PA’s more stringent stream and wetland regulations.

Former Gov. Tom Ridge recognized this jeopardy when he took office in 1995. In one of his first acts, he directed our state agencies to review their regulations to ensure they were no more stringent than federal regulations. He just wanted to ensure Pennsylvania remained competitive. But it is hard to remain competitive when other states can advertise their wetlands and streams are open for development.

Past experience has shown that as federal clean water standards are weakened, so go the state standards.

This is the very “race to the bottom” that Congress intended to prevent when it passed the 1972 Clean Water Act. The Clean Water Rule currently on the table will simply reinstate a clear, uniform standard that ensures all states protect their wetlands and streams at least to the same degree that Pennsylvania does. Delaying and derailing the Clean Water Rule will leave Pennsylvania at a competitive disadvantage.

Other adverse consequences of Congressional opposition to restoring Clean Water Act protections to isolated wetlands are the loss of natural flood control that wetlands provide and protection for drinking water sources that millions of Americans depend on.

And let’s not forget the recreational opportunities these critical habitats provide to millions of Americans. Bird watching, waterfowl hunting, trout fishing to name a few are big business, generating billions of tourism and recreational equipment dollars each year.

In Pennsylvania, headwater streams and isolated wetlands are the life-blood of our exceptional trout streams. Fully 20% of the state’s wetlands are located in the Pocono region. Many could be categorized as isolated. It’s no coincidence that PA’s Clean Streams Law designates nearly every stream in this region as either High Quality or Exceptional Value. The isolated wetlands and small headwater streams that protect these cherished trout streams are the main reason the Poconos is a destination for many anglers from near and far. The proposed rule opposed by Senator Toomey and others will ensure that these important aquatic systems will continue to provide economic benefits and clean drinking water for generations to come.

The EPA’s Clean Water Rule is both legally and scientifically sound and will put every state in the country back on a path toward restoring the nation’s waterways. Congress needs to abandon its reckless efforts to stop it from happening.

[Ed Zygmunt is a life-long hunter, angler and member of the National Wildlife Federation. He served as Field Representative to former Congressman Chris Carney, assisting and advising on numerous issues impacting the Delaware River basin.]

LETTER TO THE EDITOR Support NY Health, real affordable care The Affordable Care Act (ACA) envisioned an expanded, improved Medicare-type system, offering high-quality, low-cost comprehensive health coverage, without regard to age, income, employment status or existing health conditions, using providers you want. But as happened with Medicare D, the for-profit health insurance industry hijacked ACA, ensuring that outrageous executive salaries, excessive bonuses, inflated administrative costs and profit-driven policies/operations would continue to make healthcare unaffordable and unattainable for millions of Americans. Corporate greed wrecked the ACA and affordable healthcare for all.

But people are fighting back, heeding the clarion call of New York State Assemblyman Dick Gottfried

for voters to break the stranglehold of for-profit corporations on healthcare by demanding replacement of ACA with a truly low cost, universal health insurance program, NY Health. Here’s how you can be part of this ground-swell movement: on May 5, hundreds will march on Albany to deliver the message that healthcare is a human right, with no room for corporate profiteering. If you can’t march, call your Albany representatives to demand passage of the NY Health bill now. It’s a silver-bullet fix for health insurance that will cover all New York residents, save money and save lives. If not for yourself, do it for someone you love.

Star D. Hesse Narrowsburg, NY

The ‘hump and jump’

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s a young fisherman I can remember the great fishing trips to the Ramapo River just outside the town of Tuxedo. The crystal-clear waters were so clean back then we would swim there in the summer and collect fresh water crawfish from the river bottom. We kids from Brooklyn considered ourselves a brave bunch, and would scale through the cliffs of the upper falls to one of our favorite fishing spots. At the end of the day we would scale the cliff back to the trail and cross the NJ Transit tracks to get back to our car. Great leaps between the rocks were just part of the adventure. “No sense, no feeling,” my mom would say about us kids in our early college years; we had no fear of falling.

Flash forward 30-plus years and I still enjoy looking out at the river of my youth as the train slows for the stop at the Tuxedo station. A rail commuter for a couple of decades now, I am certain of one thing: trains will break down. When this happened in the past they would send a “rescue” train to pull alongside the disabled train and the passengers would have to hump out of their seats, jump to the rail bed below and then hump back into the new train. This was no easy feat, especially since the jump to the rail bed was easily three to four feet and the hump back into the train was the same distance up. Many a passenger needed the assistance of a “tushy push” from one of the conductors, or in some cases one hand on each cheek of a larger passenger. Nothing starts your day like having a relative stranger giving you a “tushy push.”

Twenty years ago, standing at the bottom step getting ready for my turn to jump was no big deal. Today, however, age and arthritis in my knees make this a bigger issue not just for me, but for the aging passengers of NJT as well. Thankfully, transit has found new ways to overcome this situation and eliminate the ultimate injuries that resulted from this fourfoot free-fall to the loose gravel of the rail beds. Trains now couple up and travel at a slower speed to their final destination, and no one has to leave their seat. Till one day this past January.

After leaving the Suffern station one morning, we broke down. Since this was an express train, we all assumed a local train would couple up, and we would soon be on our way.

NJ Transit prides itself on guaranteeing “same day delivery,” so just getting to your destination is welcome, regardless of how late you are. This morning, for some reason, we could not couple up and would have to do the “Hump and Jump.” The “tushy push” was the least of my problems, as my half-centuryold knees don’t take a landing like they used to. Leave it to the conductors to come up with another solution this morning.

As I stood at the door ready for my turn out the door, I could not believe my eyes nor still the pounding of my heart. Here the conductors had piled up three backs of the seats to create a “bridge” between the trains. It was more like walking the plank if you ask me. The distance between the cars was a good eight feet, and the seat backs were only five. I could see eyes of the conductors widen when they spied me about to traverse this makeshift solution. The conductors braced themselves on the seats and with a curse mumbled under my breath, off I leaped. My first step confirmed that the foundation was shaky at best, but I said out loud “feet don’t fail me now.” In a quick few seconds, I was across and on the first step of the distant train. Hands gripped tight to the rails, I pulled myself up and never looked back. I landed in a seat and mumbled out loud, “I am getting to old for this,” to which I was greeted by a number of other passengers voicing their agreement. There was no “tushy push” this morning, and I almost wish there were.

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OBITUARIES NORMA TORRES MIRABILE Norma Torres Mirabile of Cochecton, a longtime resident of the area, passed away on Monday, March 16, 2015, at Geisinger Health Care, Scranton, PA, at the age of 88.

Norma was a resident at Ellen Memorial Rehab Center, Honesdale, PA for eight years. She enjoyed the family atmosphere and the care that the staff provided. She will be missed!

The daughter of the late Raymond Torres, she was born October 31, 1926, in New York City.

She was the widow of Angelo Mirabile, who passed away on September 13, 2001.

Norma was a weaver and was associated with the Woodland Weavers’ and Spinners’ Guild of Damascus.

She is survived by two sons, Angelo Mirabile of Whitinsville, MA, and Wayne Mirabile of Ormond Beach, FL; three grandchildren, Jordan and Nikki Mirabile of Ormond Beach, FL, and Alyssa Dawn Mirabile of Brookfield, MA; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by two sons, Warren Paul Mirabile and Alfred Peter Mirabile.

The family would like to express their deepest appreciation to both Wayne Memorial Hospital and Geisinger for the care and compassion they expressed.

Funeral services will be private in Kensico Cemetery, Valhalla, NY.

DEATH NOTICES Matthew G. Baker Matthew G. Baker of Honesdale, PA died unexpectedly on Monday, April 13, 2015.

He was 56.

Following cremation, memorial services will be held at a future date.

Harold J. Gilhool Harold J. Gilhool of Honesdale, PA died at home on Saturday, April 18, 2015. He was 74.

Cremation was held at the Maple Hill Crematory, Archbald, PA. A mass of Christian Burial was held on Wednesday, April 22, 2015 at St. Mary Magdalene Church, Honesdale. Interment will be held at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Honesdale.

Memorial contributions can be made to St. John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church, 414 Church St., Honesdale, PA 18431; the Wayne County Public Library, 1406 N. Main St., Honesdale, PA 18431 or any Honesdale Area Volunteer Fire Company.

James Albert Kaminski James Albert Kaminski of North Branch, NY died Sunday, April 19, 2015. He was 59. His funeral service was held Friday April 24, 2015 at the Stewart-Murphy Funeral Home, Jeffersonville, NY.

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COMMUNITY CURRICULUM Understanding dementia-related behavior LIBERTY, NY — Individuals with dementia often start to exhibit new behaviors that can be confusing for a caregiver. These behaviors are a form of communication and are essential to understanding the needs of the person with dementia.

A free class for informal family caregivers, “Understanding and Responding to Dementia-Related Behavior,” will take place on Thursday, May 7. Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County (CCESC)’s Caregiver Resource Center will host this Alzheimer’s Association program from 12:30 to 2 p.m. at its Gerald J. Skoda Extension Education Center on 64 FerndaleLoomis Rd. Healthy refreshments will be provided.

Donna Davies, LCSW, care consultant for the Alzheimer’s Association Hudson Valley/Rockland/ Westchester chapter will help participants to address the challenges of dementia-related behavior.

By the end of the session, attendees will be able to identify common triggers for behaviors associated with dementia; explain the process for assessing and identifying challenging behaviors; list strategies to address some common dementia-related behaviors.

Pre-registration is encouraged. Call 845/292-6180 or email srb46@cornell.edu.

Introduction to Reiki NARROWSBURG, NY — Meet with Cari Bee, Reiki Master and owner of Reiki Experience from the Beach Lake Wellness Center at the Western Sullivan Public Library in Narrowsburg on Saturday, May 2 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Attend this informational meeting and demonstration to learn the basic practices of Reiki. Registration is required, in-person at the library or at www.WSPLonline.org. Programs without five people pre-registered may be cancelled.

Email wsplprograms@rcls.org, or call 845/252-3360.

Unitarian fellowship meeting BEACH LAKE, PA — The Upper Delaware Unitarian Universalist Fellowship will welcome its new members and reflect on our bonds and caring for each other at 10:15 a.m. on Sunday, May 3 at the Berlin Township Community Center. The service will be followed by a social time and refreshments. For directions visit www.uduuf.org/directions.

Learn basic vegetable gardening LIBERTY, NY — An introductory workshop on Basic Vegetable Gardening will be held on Thursday, May 7, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County (CCESC)’s Master Gardener Volunteer program will offer this class at its Gerald J. Skoda Extension Education Center on 64 FerndaleLoomis Rd. Local farmer Adrianne Picciano, better known as the “Dirt Diva,” will present on how to successfully grow many different vegetables. Topics to be covered include: soil preparation, best planting practices and best varieties to grow out in local hardiness zones.

The cost is $20 per person or $15 for CCESC enrollees. Registration with non-refundable payment is required in advance. Call 845/292-6180, email srb46@ cornell.edu, or visit www.sullivancce.org.

Win tickets June 25-28 Tall Ships and Timber Rafting

Writing Contest Adults (18+), Teens (13-18), and children (12 and under) are invited to write an essay or story based on the theme of the timbering days in the Upper Delaware River Valley, when timber was harvested and floated down the Delaware River to supply masts for tall ships, among the other lumber needs of a growing nation, in the 18th and 19th centuries.

GRAND PRIZE in each age category is two tickets to the Tall Ships Festival in Philadelphia (tallshipsphiladelphia.com).

Other prizes include tickets to any one of Forestburgh Playhouse adult productions, and to “Shrek” for the under-12 category; tickets to the Delaware Company’s historical/architectural bus tour on New York Path Through History Weekend, June 20-21; and tour tickets for Grey Towers National Historic Site in Milford, PA. More prizes to be announced.

For full entry rules, visit tinyurl.com/lpcvkq7.

All entries should be sent to to copyeditor@riverreporter.com by May 27.

Winners will be announced in the June 4th edition of the River Reporter.

Co-sponsored by the Delaware Company, a 501 (c) 3 non-profit, and The River Reporter, with support from Forestburgh Playhouse and Grey Towers Heritage Association.

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DID YOU KNOW?

By Grace Johansen

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here is only one person I can identify in this picture, George “Chris” Behling, second from right. What makes this picture, circa 1930, interesting is the “scenery.” At first glance these people seem to be seated in a car parked on a road. Actually the backdrop and the car are fake, made to look real. It was common practice for photographers to

use painted scenery, often including cars, in which their patrons could pose.

The Tusten Historical Society’s hours at the Western Sullivan Public Library, Tusten-Cochecton branch in Narrowsburg, are Mondays from 1 to 3 p.m., Fridays from 6 to 8 p.m. and Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

NARROWSBURG NEWS

By Jane Luchsinger

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hen the Patels came to Pete’s Market earlier this year, their plans included being part of and contributing to the community. They meant what they said. For the next several months a raffle for an item supplied by Pete’s Market, will be available for $1 per ticket, with all proceeds going to our local organizations. April is dedicated to the Tusten Ambulance, while future months will be dedicated to our fire departments, food pantry and Tusten Youth Commission. The winning prize this month is a Keurig coffee maker. Buying a raffle ticket at Pete’s Market is such a simple and fun way to support our important local organizations. Thank you, Patels.

Proudly, the members of our Tusten Energy Committee—Chairperson Brandi Merolla, Carol Wingert, Star Hesse and Charles Blanchard—received the Community Service Award from the Upper Delaware Council (UDC) on Sunday, April 26, at the annual awards ceremony held at the Central House. The UDC recognized that “the four environmentallyminded volunteers got to work collecting

years of town electric bills, arranging for an energy audit of the Tusten Town Hall, counting and mapping 100+ street lights, distributing energy surveys to local users, insulating Town Hall offices, applying for funds through the NYS Energy Research Development Authority to switch our mismatched lighting in the basement community hall in favor of more energy efficient lamps, and publishing ‘Energy Saving Tips of the Week.’” As if that weren’t enough, they now plan to work to upgrade our street lights with LED bulbs.

Whew! Thank you again, energy committee, and congratulations on an award well deserved.

The last item to report is that the Narrowsburg Beautification Group has been awarded a Category C grant from Sullivan Renaissance. The 2015 project, in addition to maintaining a beautiful Main Street, will include the creation of a walking trail to be added to either end of the Tusten Historical Society walking trail.

Stay tuned for updates as the warmer weather progresses.

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ORGANIZATIONAL NEWS Grover Hermann health fair CALLICOON, NY — The Grover Hermann Hospital Auxiliary and Catskill Regional Medical Center will hold its annual health fair on Saturday, May 16 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Grover Hermann location, 8881 State Rte. 97. This year, a children’s fair will be combined with the health fair. There will be free health screenings and games and contests for the children. A chicken barbeque will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.; pre-order by May 9, eat in or take out. Hot dogs will be available. There will be blood pressure screenings from 8 to 10 a.m. performed by the Upper Delaware Volunteer Ambulance Corps. Cholesterol and glucose screenings from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m.

(12-hour fasting required), and hearing checks will be offered by Stuart Kabak beginning at 9 a.m.

The Sullivan County SPCA/Rock Hill will promote pet adoption for good health at 11 a.m. Because May 16 is Armed Forces Day, a dedication with color guard will be presented at 11a.m. Musical entertainment by the Kurpil Family Fiddlers will be performed from 10 to 11 a.m., and the Back Porch Gang Country will perform from 12 noon to 1 p.m.

Vendors are welcome at $10 a space. For information, call 845/932-8487.

Bodenstein Music Scholarship opportunity NARROWSBURG, NY — The Bodenstein Music Scholarship is offered to seniors at Sullivan West High School who wish to pursue advanced studies in music. The scholarship is offered by the Delaware Valley Arts Alliance (DVAA) in Narrowsburg, in memory of Dr. Barry and Jane Bodenstein, two community leaders from Jeffersonville.

The scholarship is open to both vocal and instrumental students. One Music Advancement Scholarship for $500 is awarded annually. At the discretion of the jury, a $100 Music Achievement Prize may also be awarded.

Candidates are required to attend a juried audition held on Friday, May 29 between 3 and 5 p.m. at the Delaware Arts Center, 37 Main St. Auditioning students must prepare and present a New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA) Level VI or higher solo. Students should bring two copies of their music for the jury and one copy of the completed student information form.

This form is available at the Delaware Arts Center, from the Sullivan West High School guidance office, or can be downloaded at www.delawarevalleyartsalliance.org/opportunities. Call 845/2527576, or email dvaagrants@gmail.com.

SPRING CLEANUP DAY • TOWN OF LUMBERLAND • MAY 16, 2015

GALA holds awards ceremony at DVAA

1. ALL DELIVERIES MUST BE MADE TO THE TOWN HIGHWAY GARAGE – 989 PROCTOR ROAD – Any Questions- Please Call (845) 856-2300

PROPANE TANKS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

NARROWSBURG, NY — The Gay & Lesbian Alliance of the Catskills (GALA Catskills) will hold its second annual awards ceremony on Saturday, May 2 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Delaware Valley Arts Alliance (DVAA), 37 Main St. GALA has renamed its community leadership award the “Allan Bérubé Community Leadership Award.” Bérubé was a village trustee in Liberty, who was also recognized as a writer, historian and community activist. He died in 2007. The first recipient of this award will be Sheldon Soffer and (in memory) his late husband Stanley J. Segal, to recognize their community efforts in networking and bringing together the LGBT community of this area starting in the 1980s, before the use of social media. Soffer is an internationally known promoter of young artists in the performing arts. The award will be presented by Jeff Spitz, recipient of last year’s award.

The Community Ally award will be presented to Gwen Roerden-Rettoun, RN, a school nurse/teacher at Monticello High School who accepted the role as faculty sponsor and advisor for the county’s first LGBT-Straight Club beginning in 2010.

The award will be presented by Garret Bunce (founder of this club) and Aileen Gunther, recipient of last year’s award.

Members of the Monticello High School LGBTS Club will also be present.

The suggested donation is $25. For more information visit www.galacatskills.org.

2. ALL DELIVERIES MUST BE MADE BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 9:00 A.M. TO 1:00 P.M.

7. NO FULL OR PARTIALLY FULL CANS OF PAINT, PETROLEUM PRODUCTS, PESTICIDES, OR ANY OTHER HAZARDOUS WASTES.

3. APPLIANCES (note exceptions on Item #13) AND SCRAP METAL WILL BE ACCEPTED FREE 4. NO PIPES OR METAL OBJECTS OVER FOUR (4) FEET IN LENGTH. PLEASE CUT TO PROPER SIZE FOR RECYCLING. NO IRON 5. NO OIL DRUMS OR FUEL TANKS

6. NO TIRES

8. NO BRUSH, YARD WASTES, BAGS OF LEAVES, STUMPS, OR ROCKS. 9. ALL HOUSEHOLD GARBAGE MUST BE DISPOSED OF THE USUAL WAY AT THE TRANSFER STATION FOR THE USUAL FEE. NO COMMERCIAL WASTES OF ANY KIND. 10. A PASS MUST BE SECURED

FROM THE TOWN OF LUMBERLAND TOWN CLERK’S OFFICE DURING REGULAR OFFICE HOURS: 9 AM TO 3 PM – MONDAY - FRIDAY 11. ONE (1) PASS PER HOUSEHOLD PER PICKUP TRUCK. 12. PASSES WILL BE COLLECTED AT THE HIGHWAY GARAGE. 13. NO REFRIGERATION UNITS (REFRIGERATOR, FREEZER, AIR CONDITIONER (ETC.) 14. NO TV’S (ALL DISPLAY TYPES) MONITORS, LAPTOPS, COMPUTERS –THESE MUST BE RECYCLED AT THE COUNTY TRANSFER STATIONS.

THIS PROGRAM MADE POSSIBLE BY THE SULLIVAN COUNTY LEGISLATURE AND THE DIVISIONS OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SOLID WASTE. LUMBERLAND TOWN BOARD, VIRGINIA V. HORN, TOWN CLERK, DON HUNT, JR., HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT

SPRING CLEAN UP

Town of Highland • May 16, 2015 • 8am-11:30am • Volunteers Welcome 1. All deliveries must be made BEHIND THE HIGHLAND SENIOR CENTER, 725 STATE ROUTE 55 ELDRED, NY. ONE PICK UP TRUCK PER HOUSEHOLD 2. All deliveries must be made between the hours of 8:00 am and 11:30 am.

3. Appliances and scrap metal will be accepted free.

4. Refrigeration units MUST be disposed in the usual way at Transfer Station.

5. All drums and tanks must be empty and cut open or crushed. Propane tanks will not be accepted.

6. NO tires.

7. NO full or partially full cans of paint, petroleum products, pesticides or any other hazardous wastes.

8. NO brush, yard waste, bags of leaves, stumps or rocks.

9. NO household garbage or commercial wastes of any kind.

10. Computers, computer monitors or televisions must be recycled at the transfer station.

11. NO fuel tanks or oil drums will be accepted. Propane tanks (20 gals. or less) shall be deposited at the designated landfill location.

12. NO MATTRESSES.

HIGHLAND RESIDENTS: PLEASE PICK UP A PASS AT THE TOWN CLERK’S OFFICE DURING REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS. This project is made possible by The Town of Highland Town Board, Highway Department and the Sullivan County Legislature.

Church class formed in North Branch NORTH BRANCH, NY — The pastors of Grace Lutheran Church of North Branch have begun a church class for anyone who wishes to learn more about the church and may want to become a member. The first meeting was on April 26, and classes will continue at the same time for the next five Sundays. It is free and carries no obligation to join Grace.

“This is a fine opportunity to learn the basics of Christian faith, and we’ll enjoy engaging discussion on faith, doubt, sin, death and salvation in Jesus of Nazareth,” said Rev. Dr. Norm David, who with Pastor William Louie will alternate in leading sessions Coffee, juice and some breakfast goodies will be enjoyed during the sessions.

The regular Sunday service of Grace will follow at 11 a.m.

For more information call 845/482-4343 and leave a message, or email normanfdavid@outlook.com.

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Litterpluck in Narrowsburg NARROWSBURG, NY — The annual Town of Tusten Litterpluck will be held on Saturday, May 2 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free bags are available at Town Hall if you wish to “ pluck” the roadways clean prior to May 2, or you can pick up a bag that morning. The Town of Tusten will provide a truck to transport the bags of debris to the county landfill. There is no charge to litterpluck. For more information, stop by the library, or call 845/252-7400.

DV wins at Odyssey of the Mind BERWICK, PA — Four teams from the Delaware Valley (DV) School District took home first place at the Pennsylvania State Finals of the Odyssey of the Mind competition: DV Elementary School in the Experiencing Technical Difficulties competition, and teams from DV High School and Dingman Delaware Elementary and Middle Schools in the Silent Movie competition. They will compete on the international stage at the creative problemsolving Odyssey of the Mind World Finals from May 20 to 23 at Michigan State University.

Odyssey of the Mind competition stresses teamwork and thinking outside the box while giving K-12 students an outlet to nurture and showcase their skills. The sevenmember teams had spent the entire school year developing an eight-minute performance to present solutions to Odyssey of the Mind problems with a variety of technical and theatrical components. Teams also received a secret challenge on the day of the tournament called a spontaneous problem, which they had to solve on the spot.

Schools interested in forming a team next year can find more information at www.nepaootm.com.

Liberty day camp and swim-lesson registration LIBERTY, NY — The Town of Liberty Parks and Recreation Department will hold non-Liberty-resident registration for the Hanofee Park Summer Day Camp and the TRR file photo Summer Swim Lesson program on May 4 at 8 a.m. at the Liberty Senior Center.

Regular office hours will pertain thereafter. Resident registration is currently on-going.

The summer day camp is for children ages five to 13 and is held for seven weeks, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., starting June 29 and ending August 14. There are also half-day sessions available.

The swim lesson program is for children ages three and up. Lessons are held in the mornings, twice a week, for six weeks, and are held at the pool at Hanofee Park starting on July 6 and ending August 13. The American Red Cross curriculum is followed.

A junior lifeguarding course for children ages 11 to 14 who want to become future lifeguards will also be offered. Upon completion of the course, participants will have a basic understanding of the skills needed to be a professional rescuer and be more prepared to train as an American Red Cross lifeguard at 15 years old.

Registration ends on June 12, or as soon as full. For more information call 845/292-7690.

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Coyote Anderson Guitar/Compositions Coyote Anderson was born and raised in rural Sullivan County in Upstate New York. He began playing the guitar at age 12 and within a year was frequenting local blues jams. His first gig was playing at the Forestburgh Playhouse orchestra pit. He returns every summer to do at least one musical.

He started playing rock, blues and americana music then became intrigued by jazz and classical music. In 2007 in NYC he worked towards a BFA in Jazz Performance from CCNY on a full scholarship. Coyote continues his studies as a member of the BMI Jazz Composer’s Workshop and through private lessons with Pulitzer Prize Winner David Del Tredici.

In NYC, Coyote has studied and performed with musicians: John Patitucci, Chris Potter, Fred Hersch and Mike Holober. Also collaborating with such established ensembles as The Westchester Jazz Orchestra and The Nouveau Classical Project.

Coyote Anderson, Guitar Corina Hernandez, Vocals Carl Limbacher, Bass Diego Maldonado, Drums

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Carl Limbacher, Bass Diego Maldonado, Drums

Coyote Anderson Quartet This is a new modern-jazz group that performs primarily the original compositions of guitarist Coyote Anderson, who won Honorable Mention in the 2014 ASCAP Young Jazz Composer’s Awards.

The performance will also include songs from their new recording ‘Innervoices’ as well as their interpretations of jazz and Brazilian standards. ‘Innervoices’ (recorded in Glen Spey at Trickdog Recording) is the Quartet’s first official release as a leader and the debut of this fantastic band. Through the Quartet’s incorporation of vocals, poetry & electronics into arrangements, Coyote’s compositions have become fully-realized in a form that has been described as “...pure musical genius.�

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A “Meet the Artist� Reception will be held following the concert in honor of the artists.

This program is made possible in part with funding from the Sullivan County Decentralization Program, a regrant program of the New York State Council on the Arts, administered by the Delaware Valley Arts Alliance, Narrowsburg, N.Y.

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Growing older in our community Call to action

By Marcia Nehemiah

R

EGION — When her 92-year-old husband became ill in the summer of 2014, she was able to manage well enough, driving him to multiple doctor visits, seeing to his comfort and tending to household chores like grocery shopping, cleaning, meal preparation and laundry.

But as his condition worsened, demands increased. She drove him to the emergency room in the middle of the night nine times. Without any professional help, she cared for him during the day and sometimes through the night.

Then in August, she broke her foot stepping off a curb. She wasn’t able to drive.

How could she possibly manage now?

A lot of help from her friends When her friends from the Upper Delaware Unitarian Universalist Fellowship (UDUUF) in Beach Lake learned of her situation, they rallied to her aid, making a monthly calendar on which they recorded all her appointments. Then they asked fellow congregants to lend a hand. Not only did they provide transportation for her and her husband, they also visited with home-cooked foods. Even when her refrigerator broke down, someone took her shopping for a new one. “I was completely covered,” she said.

As her husband became more debilitated, friends continued helping in innumerable ways, and as they did, they began to develop a heightened awareness of the needs of our aging population. What would have happened had she lacked her support network, they wondered? What happens to those in similar circumstances who can’t rely on friends and family for help?

These concerns impelled them to action. Since the beginning of 2015, UDUUF members Barbara Leo, Ginny Nordstrom, Carol Rocklin and Pat Sanders have been actively working to initiate a community effort to find solutions to the problems facing our aging population. Other volunteers from the wider community have joined their efforts to form a steering committee with a mission to raise awareness about and address the needs of the elderly among us, an ever-increasing segment of the population.

The U.S. Census Bureau projects that the number of people age 85 years old and over could grow to 19 million by 2050. In Pike County, PA 15.2% of the population is 65 years of age or older. In Wayne County, the number is 20.1% and in Sullivan, NY, 16.2%.

The community rallies support Many older people will tell you that their primary desire is to live independently in their own homes as they age.

The steering committee hopes to connect people with needs to people willing to respond to those needs without duplicating services offered by county agencies.

At a March 16 meeting, which attracted about 35 attendees, a panel presented information on various aging-in-place models such as co-housing and virtual villages. A discussion followed in which participants explored these overriding questions: How can we create a community more responsive to the needs of an aging population? What services exist for older people in Wayne and Pike counties in Pennsylvania and Sullivan County in

TRR photo by Marcia Nehemiah

Participants discuss ways to bring needed services to neighbors who want to live independently in their own homes as they age.

New York, and how can they be improved?

What services are missing?

Brainstorming solutions At a meeting on April 13, participants brainstormed a list of ways to assist their aging neighbors. Then they compiled an extensive list of ways they could enhance the ease of life for neighbors growing older at home. That list included such things as climbing on a ladder to change a light bulb, doing yard work, driving at night, cleaning, simple home repairs, transportation to and assistance with shopping, helping with paperwork, reading aloud, legal advice, conversation and help with bookkeeping. There was some discussion of ways to enhance intergenerational connections.

Next, the group learned more about Virtual Villages, also called Intentional Communities, organizations that coordinate access to services such as transportation, social and educational activities, and other day-to-day needs. Enlisting both volunteers and paid staff, these organizations help people remain connected to their neighbors as they age in their own homes.

The next group meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 13 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Beach Lake Community Center.

Participants will continue to explore viable ways to provide access to services and social connections that support healthy aging for older adults living at home.

For more information contact 570/5760865 or marcianehemiah@yahoo.com.

The River Reporter seeks a freelance writer to cover sports and youth stories in our area. Writer would be responsible for identifying stories as well as writing them, and for providing photographs.

Coverage in Pennsylvania as well as New York preferred.

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If interested, please email your resume and one or more writing samples to copyeditor@riverreporter.com

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We have traditional Mother’s Day Rings.

We also have a beautiful Mother’s Day Pendent with birthstone heart charms.

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We are open for Mother’s Day Please call for reservations!

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Highland Lake F.D. Mother’s Day Plant Sale

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BLOOMING PLANTS for MOTHER’S DAY Large Selection of Flowering Hanging Baskets, Mixed Deck or Yard Planters, and Flowering Annuals.

See all the colors of Spring and choose your favorites for the summer garden. We also do custom plantings in your containers.

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ENTERTAINMENT BRIEFS ‘Earth Fusion:” Teppich at Devine

The Battle of Monongahela

Cajun swing and groove

CALLICOON, NY — “Earth Fusion,” an exhibit of works

by Naomi Teppich (www.naomiteppich. com), will open at the Cafe Devine, 33 Lower Main St., on May 1. There will be an opening reception on May 2 from 6 to 8 p.m., and the show will run to June 30.

Teppich’s carved ceramic wall sculptures and three-dimensional pieces are inspired by primordial sea creatures and their fossilized impressions. Fossils including ammonites, brachiopods and trilobites evoke the past and the ocean Contributed photo floors, while fungi continuously recycle the soil, restart the growth of forests and “Snake Goddess,” by preserve our ecosystem for the future.

Naomi Teppich Teppich will fuse groupings of these various imageries in this exhibit, with the intent to influence viewers to cherish these earth jewels.

Teppich was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY. Her sculpture skills were developed at Brooklyn College and Pratt Institute. She studied ceramics at Parsons School of Design and taught ceramics and sculpture in New York City for many years. For the last 11 years she has been living full-time in Damascus, PA. Her works have been exhibited locally at both the Delaware Valley Arts Alliance and the Catskill Art Society and in numerous shows in upstate New York, Pennsylvania and throughout the United States and beyond.

CUDDEBACKVILLE, NY — The Neversink Valley Museum of History & Innovation presents its second installment of its history lecture series on Wednesday, May 6 at 7:30 p.m., when it presents a lecture by local historian Frank Salvati, “Battle of the Monongahela: British Redcoats vs. Woodland Indians.” The presentation will be held at the D&H Canal Visitor’s Center, 58 Hoag Rd. (just off of Route 209). Light refreshments will be served.

The Battle of the Monongahela, also known as Braddock’s Defeat, occurred on July 9, 1755, when British General Edward Braddock attempted to take the French stronghold of Fort Duquesne, where Pittsburgh, PA now stands. Accompanying Braddock was the young Virginia colonel George Washington as his aide-de-camp. The French force consisted mainly of Native Americans from the Great Lakes region.

The British force, unaccustomed to wilderness warfare, suffered a terrible defeat at the hands of the French and their Indian allies. This was the first major battle of the French and Indian War. It would be three years before the British could claim their first major victories.

Salvati is a resident of Port Jervis, NY. He is a passionate student of the Indian wars, and a popular speaker on the American Revolution and the War of 1812. Visit nev ersinkmuseum.org or call 845/754-8870.

HAWLEY, PA — Known for their Appalachian, Celtic, bluegrass, swing, Cajun, Zydeco and alternative folk fusion, brothers Andrew & Noah VanNorstrand take the stage at Harmony Presents on Saturday, May 2 at 8 p.m.

“Outstanding fiddlers and guitarists, Andrew and Noah are also recipients of the some of the most prestigious awards in songwriting... They have won over countless hearts across the nation with a sound they’ve coined as ‘Americana Groove.’ Their powerful songwriting, explosive improvisation and deep dance grooves are sure to keep audiences moving all night long,” says Jill Carletti, managing director of Harmony Presents.

Harmony Presents Saturday concerts take place in the underground theater of the Hawley Silk Mill located at 8 Silk Mill Dr. Cocoon Coffee House caters snacks, coffee, wine and beer on site prior to the shows and during intermission.

Early-bird tickets are available online for a limited number of ticket buyers for $15. After early birds sell out, advance tickets will be available for $16. Tickets can also be purchased at the door for $20. Tickets can be purchased in advance online at www.harmonypresents.com, or in person at AMSkier Insurance at 209 Main St. during regular business hours and on Saturdays between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. Call 570/588-8077.

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‘SHHH!’ CAS auction

Continued from page 17

LIVINGSTON MANOR, NY — The Catskill Art Society will present “SHHH! CAS Silent Auction Benefit,” an exhibition of work by local artists to benefit the CAS Arts Center at 48 Main St. from May 9 through May 24. The exhibit will feature works by local artists that visitors can bid on, win, and take home the day the exhibition closes. The opening reception will be held on May 9 from 4 to 6 p.m.

This year, CAS has posed a “Porch Challenge” theme. It is looking for artwork, found objects and functional pieces that fit in the great outdoors—birdhouses, wind chimes, wicker chairs, quilts and the like. Anything you can imagine or repurpose—the wilder, the better. If you can find it on your porch, it’s perfect for the show. Proceeds from the auction will benefit the nonprofit CAS Arts Center. All artwork should be delivered to CAS by Sunday, May 3.

For more information, email bradley@ catskillartsociety.org. Works received will be put up on display, and visitors can bid at their leisure.

Gallery hours are Thursdays to Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m, Sundays 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mondays from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The CAS Arts Center is wheelchair accessible.

Sunday Artist Demo at the Columns MILFORD, PA — Pike County Arts and Crafts (PCAC) will hold its first Sunday Artist Demo with painter Dennis Fanton on Sunday, May 3 at 1:30 p.m. in the Foundation Contributed photo Room at the Columns Museum, “Cedar Stream,” by Dennis Fanton 608 Broad St. Fanton attended the Newark School of Fine and Industrial Arts in the late ‘60s and later at the DuCret School of Art with a focus in advertising. His path took a sudden detour with Vietnam and enlistment in the Navy as a corpsman followed by a career in the medical field as a RN. After later moving to Orange County, he became involved with a group of painters instructed by Lisa Specht, an instructor at the New York Art Students League.

Joining the Wallkill River School had afforded him the opportunity to become involved with other talented artists in the area and to be a part of the plein air experience. He will demonstrate his technique of painting by starting with a pastel wash using alcohol followed by pastel on top.

He stains the pastel board this way with complimentary colors and proceeds by applying the next layer of oil paint on top.

The public is invited to watch art being made and learn about the techniques and mediums that artists evolve to make their own individual expression. The members of PCAC provide refreshments for the event, and it is free to attend.

Nancy Pitcher featured at Chant LORDS VALLEY, PA — Dr. Nancy Pitcher will bring a touch of spring in May to the Gallery at Chant Realtors LV, 631 Rte. 739, with colorful watercolors and oil paintings.

Contributed photo Floral and landscape themed, Pitcher adds Oil painting by to her collection many Nancy Pitcher new works depicting ocean scenes and rock formations skillfully done in oils using a palette knife. Educator and awardwinning artist, Pitcher is making a return engagement to the gallery. She will be welcoming visitors at a reception on Saturday, May 2 from 5 to 7 p.m. For more information and directions to Lords Valley, call 570/775-7337.

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Kite festival marks 25th year LOCH SHELDRAKE, NY — SUNY Sullivan will host its 25th annual kite festival on Saturday, May 2 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the campus green. This free festival is sponsored by SUNY Sullivan in conjunction with Jeff Bank, Thunder 102, the Sullivan County Visitors Association and WSUL/WVOS Radio.

There will be kite-flying demonstrations, live music by Cathy Paty and food by the Loch Sheldrake Fire Department, barbeque by Hog Heaven, Italian ices, cotton candy, and more. Local service organizations and vendors selling arts and crafts, jewelry and other items will be onhand. Free kites will be distributed to the first 200 children.

Other events on campus that day include the annual Fisher Film Festival (in the Seelig Theatre), and the student/faculty art show, presented in the deHoyos Gallery and featuring submissions from SUNY Sullivan students and faculty. The Simulation and Gaming Development program will also host “Game Jam” sessions from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; registration is required; visit www.sunysullivan.edu/ game-jam.

Students who have been accepted to, or are interested in applying to the college may, visit the campus for a financial aid workshop and meet with faculty to learn more about the college’s academic programs. Registration is required. Visit www.sunysullivan.edu/discover-sullivan or call 845/434-5750, ext. 4287.

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Friday April 25th Petes Pub reunion in Peppino’s in Callicoon Debbie Strachan, Pam Hubert, Jane Staner, Tammi Diehl, Gloria Garn, Dana Grisafe, Eileen Hennessy, April Sheppard, Madelyn Grasife, Ethel Hulse, Rob Senzon, Tammy Haass, Melanie Jay, Maria Forlenza, Ginger Poerce

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URTSBORO, NY — “Spring,� a new art exhibit, opens at the Wurtsboro Art Alliance (WAA) on May 2 and runs through the 31st. The show features art works by long-time alliance members as well as that of newer members Kitty Mitchell and Alethea Pape.

There will be an artists’ reception from 4 to 6 p.m.

Light refreshments will be served along with wine provided by Bashakill Vineyards.

Mitchell joined the Wurtsboro Art Alliance Contributed photo last year. Over the years, Artwork by Kitty Mitchell she has sought to express her artistic vision through various mesey, Pennsylvania and New York. While dia, including collage, quilting and croaccomplished in the use of digital camercheting. Of her current media of choice, as, Pape still loves using 35mm film. She Mitchell writes: “In 2001 I found mixed frequently combines techniques in her media collage, a medium where there work, using different types of film and were no boundaries. I could incorporate printing the images on different kinds of all the techniques I love: paint, images, paper—such as fiber-based—in order to texture, and clay, fabric bits of this and achieve various effects and feelings. that, found and made elements.� Her The Wurtsboro Art Alliance Gallery work has been published in Art Doll and is located at 73 Sullivan St. and is open Somerset Studio magazines.

Saturdays and Sundays from 12 noon to 4 Pape’s preferred medium is film, and p.m., or by appointment. Email info@waa her photographic images have been gallery.org, or visit www.waagallery.org. shown in galleries and cafÊs in New Jer-

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ONESDALE, PA — WJFF Radio Catskill and The Cooperage Project will team up to present the Indigo Moon Brass Band live from The Cooperage on Thursday, April 30. The performance will take place during WJFF’s radio show Ramble Tamble. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., and the show starts at 7 p.m.

All are welcome to attend the performance, which will be simulcast live on WJFF Radio Catskill, 90.5 FM, www.wjffradio.org.

Ramble Tamble airs Thursday evenings from 7 to 9 p.m. on WJFF. It is produced by longtime WJFF Radio Catskill volunteer and on-air host, John Gordon, who has been doing the show for years. This will be his firstever live musical program broadcast from the stage of The Cooperage.

Inspired by the music of New Orleans, the three founding members of The Indigo Moon Brass Band spent a few years in the culturally rich Big Easy. Since its formation, this group

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John Gordon broadcasts live from The Cooperage. of three has gained a few members as they busked on the streets of WilkesBarre and Scranton. The band will be playing a range of music, from rhythm & blues and hip-hop to traditional New Orleans favorites to free jazz improvisation.

Donations will be collected at the door to cover the cost of the event.

BYOB. Visit www.thecooperagepro ject.org or call 570/253-2020.

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IN MY HUMBLE OPINION

By Jonathan Charles Fox

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A family affair

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make it a habit to industry was (IMHO) out of this world, arrive early when featuring vintage garb worn by the likes I expect a sold-out of heavy hitters Lopez, Tyler and Keith crowd to be attending an event here in Richards. The show served as a fundraisthe Upper Delaware River region, which er for Bethel Woods and leads up to an exhappens frequently, and last Saturday hibit, “Threads,” which opens on June 11 was no exception. Anticipating a mob and will “showcase 1960s clothing and its to show up for musician and celebrated influence on modern styles, drawn from designer Andy Hilfiger’s highly touted the personal collection of Hilfiger and the fashion show, “Bellbottoms and Butterfly permanent collection of The Museum at Bethel Woods.”

Wings” (www.bethelwoodscenter.org), I pulled into the lot with the Wonder Dog During the reception and cocktail hour, and noticed a blonde parked next to me I chatted with Andy and met his brother in a convertible with the top down, apBobby, wife Kim and their son Andrew, plying lipstick and singing at the top of who was slated to walk the runway in an outfit Hilfiger had dubbed “Rock and her lungs. Without hesitating, I nodded in her direction and slipped into the pasRoll Circus.” We discussed his family and the odd coincidence that we had met senger seat, singing along, as she warpreviously (in our teens) at Seneca Lake, bled “Happy Days are Here Again,” and when Hilfiger’s folks visited with neighI joined in with the counterpoint tune bors of my parents, while Andy enthused “Get Happy”—a duet made famous eons about Bethel Woods, his connection to the ago by Judy Garland and Barbara Streiregion (his family has a home in the visand on Garland’s 1960s television show.

As the last notes faded into the cool night cinity) and the show about to commence.

“We have local models from the upcomair, the blonde took out her cell phone and ing Allyson Whitney Foundation calensnapped a selfie of the two of us behind dar (www.allysonwhitney.org) along with the wheel as I gasped, “Aren’t you Lady some employees of Bethel Woods and Gaga?” Petting the pup, she smiled slyly assorted luminaries from right here in and laughed. “Uh huh” she murmured, your own backyard, sprinkled in with a proffering her hand. “Who are you?” I few from Manhattan.” laughed nervously, stammered someAll told, there were more than 30 modthing unintelligible and woke up.

In point of fact, Gaga is slated to perels, and the fashion statements built in form with the legendary Tony Bennett momentum, while the crowd went wild. in the Pavilion at Bethel Woods on SatThere were, indeed, both bellbottoms urday, July 25, and I do have plans to atand butterfly wings on the runway and tend, so perhaps my vision was prophetic I attempted to photograph them all, as and I’ll have an opportunity to be starthe flashbulbs popped and the local pastruck in the near future. But Hilfiger’s parazzi flew into a frenzy, basking in the glow of Hilfiger’s vision, which was stunrunway show was not a fantasy, and as ning. Thanking the audience for coming I searched my closet for something that out, designer Hilfiger was both charmwouldn’t embarrass the fashion guru, I ing and down-to-earth in his sincere googled him. “Andy Hilfiger is an Amerienthusiasm regarding Sullivan County can businessman and musician,” I read, and the impact that the Arts “and the creative director Center has had on the area, of ‘Andrew Charles,’ a rock and although he neither con‘n roll-inspired fashion line, firmed, nor denied, any conof which Steven Tyler is the nections he might have with face... Andy’s other love is Lady Gaga or Tony Bennett, music, and he has been playhe and his beautiful wife ing bass guitar since he was Kim graciously posed on the a teen. In 1982, Andy moved red carpet with me and the to Manhattan from upstate dog, should that photo-op NY, where he began to furinfluence the duo and find ther his career, touring with them moved to do the same members of The Ramones, when they appear here later Kid Rock and Blue Oyster this summer. After all, HilCult” (www.wikipedia.org). figer’s fashion show was a Along with his designer dream, so anything is posbrother, Hilfiger started the accessories division TRR photos by Jonathan Charles Fox sible.

[To view all of the phofor Tommy Hilfiger USA Culling from his personal tos from Andy Hilfiger’s and played a major role in collection, designer Andy “Bellbottoms and Butterlaunching the “JLO by Jen- Hilfiger showcased vintage fly Wings” fashion show nifer Lopez” brand. Little rock & roll fashions worn by at Bethel Woods, like us on wonder, then, that the fash- music superstars like Steven ion show, featuring cloth- Tyler, during the runway show at Facebook at www.facebook. com/theriverreporter.] ing inspired by the music Bethel Woods last Saturday.

Since it was a “family affair,” the fashion show at Bethel Woods featured young Andrew Hilfiger wearing “Rock & Roll Circus” on the runway last weekend.

I’m purposely saving room for my upcoming photo-op with Lady Gaga, when she visits Bethel Woods in July.

The crowd went wild for designer Andy Hilfiger’s (third from left) “Bellbottoms and Butterfly Wings” fashion show at Bethel Woods Center for the Arts.

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Come Fly with Us! SUNY Sullivan’s 25th Annual

KITE FESTIVAL

Saturday, May 2, 2015 From 10am - 4pm

Admi ssion i FREE s !

Professional & Amateur Kite Flyers Live Music with Cathy Paty & the Lucky House Band, Food, Craft Vendors, Kids Inȵatable Bouncy Houses, the Fisher Film Festival, Student Art Show & more!

FREE Kites for the Àrst 200 kids!

Proudly sponsored by: Je΍ Bank, WSUL/WVOS, Thunder 102, The Sullivan County Visitors Association, SUNY Sullivan & the SUNY Sullivan Foundation For vendor space & information: Call Hillary at 845-434-5750, ext. 4377 or hegeland@sunysullivan.edu

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National Train Days celebrated in Honesdale

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ONESDALE, PA — Kick off your loon onto a railroad style target with spring and summer at historic prizes being awarded to the owners of Honesdale’s “National Train the poop closest to the bull’s eye. Enjoy Days,” Saturday, May 9 from 9 a.m. to 5 music with DJ Tom Emanski, starting at p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

11 a.m. on the 900 block of Main Street, in between Stanton Office Supply and the The event is sponsored by the Greater Borough Building.

Honesdale Partnership (GHP), with supDessin Animal Shelter will hold their port from Wayne County Tourism.

Mother’s Day flower and plant sale unNational Train Days begin on Friday evening at The Cooperage, 1030 Main der the Fred Miller Pavilion at Seventh St., where the many gig posters created and Main streets. Stop by and learn more for the 10th annual Honesdale Roots & about this important animal rescue orgaRhythm Music & Arts Festival will be on nization, the pets that are up for adoption, display with an artist’s reception from and how you can help.

7 to 8 p.m. After, the duo The Brakemen take the stage to entertain with songs about trains and railroading. Admission to the music event is by donation. For more information, call 570/253-2020.

Stourbridge Line Passenger Rail Excursions have returned to Honesdale, the birthplace of the American Railroad after a three-year absence. This weekend will feature departures from Honesdale on both Saturday and Sunday at 9 a.m., 12 noon and 3 p.m. For ticket information, visit TheStour bridgeLine.net. Ticket prices TRR file photo are $20 per adult and $10 for A life-size replica of the Stourbridge Lion is seen as it is being brought to the Wayne County Histoorical Society Museum in 1993. children under 12.

You can see the replica at the museum, and enjoy a plethora of At the Wayne County Hisother railroad-related activities during Honesdale, PA’s National torical Society’s museum, visTrain Days, from Saturday, May 9 to Sunday, May 10. itors can see a full-scale replica of the famous Stourbridge Lion, the first locomotive to The Stourbridge Model Railroad Club, run on a commercial track in America. located in the Grace Episcopal Parish The museum will host an open house on Hall at 827 Church St. will be open from Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with free 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Everyone is invited to admission, children’s activities and light visit their mythical town of Wayne and refreshments. The museum will also be watch the HO-gauge train run. Admisopen on Sunday with free admission and sion is free, but donations are always apactivities for children. preciated.

Craft vendors will line Main Street on both Saturday and Sunday. Visitors will Stop by the GHP booth on Main St. in also be able to enjoy the Wayne County front of the Honesdale National Branch Farmer’s Market on Saturday from 9:30 Corporate Center and learn more about a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The farmer’s market is geocaching. Then grab your GPS device located in front of Dave’s Super Duper, and get out in the fresh air while you enlocated at 200 Willow Ave. (Rte. 6), and joy the festival. Check out geocaching. features fresh, locally grown produce, com for more information. flowers, plants, herbs, homemade baked Saturday evening, you can pick up a goods, jewelry, and many more locally favorite meal at one of the GHP-recommade items. mended restaurants and bring it, the kids Don’t miss the excitement of the Honand a blanket or chairs and enjoy a movie esdale Rotary’s Interact Club’s “Moose under the stars in Honesdale’s historic Poop Drop” at the end of Main Street on Central Park beginning at dusk.

Fourth Street starting at 10 a.m. With Sunday, the town will again host a varisupport from RE/MAX Wayne, one thouety of craft vendors and events.

For more information, visit www.vis sand pieces of pre-sold, packaged and numbered genuine moose poop will be ithonesdalepa.com or call 570/253-5492. dropped from the RE/MAX hot air bal-

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The River Reporter’s 20th

Annual

THE BEST BALLOT IS BACK!

We have revamped our ballot and it’s better than ever! We ask that you simply vote for the people, places or businesses that you think are the BEST. Thank you for your participation and we look forward to receiving your votes. If there is a category that we are missing, let us know!

We will publish our 2015 WINNERS in our annual Readers’ Choice Awards “BEST” supplement in January 2016.

Good Luck to all!

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WHERE AND WHEN Thurs., Apr. 30 Photography exhibit at Rolling River

PARKSVILLE — Solo Photography Exhibition “Reflections” at Rolling River Café Gallery & Inn. Works on display by photographer/psychologist Flora Hogman. Runs through September 6. 845/747-4123.

Ramble Tamble Live: a special concert broadcast

HONESDALE — WJFF Radio Catskill and The Cooperage Project present the Indigo Moon Brass Band live at The Cooperage.

Performance takes place during WJFF’s radio show Ramble Tamble at 7pm and will be simulcast live on WJFF Radio Catskill, 90.5 FM, www.wjffradio.org.

Spring rummage sale

PORT JERVIS — Spring rummage sale at Drew United Methodist Church, 4:307pm. 845/856-3423.

Fri., May. 1 Chronic Disease Self-Management workshops

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

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

First Friday Networking Breakfast

MONTICELLO — First Friday Networking Breakfast at Blue Horizon Diner, 7:459am. Sponsor: Leadership Sullivan. Cost: $15 members, $25 not-yet-members.

RSVP by 3pm, April 30. Call 845/7914200 or email office@catskills.com.

Free clothing giveaway

PIKE COUNTY — Dingmans Ferry United Methodist Church holds a free community-wide clothing giveaway, 4–8pm.

No early birds admitted. Gently worn clothing (including some new items) available in all sizes for men, women and children. Sorted donations accepted only from April 25-30.

Art exhibit opening reception

LORDS VALLEY — Dr. Nancy Pitcher exhibits her colorful watercolors and oil paintings at the Gallery at Chant Realtors LV, 631 Rte. 739. Opening reception. 5-7pm. On display from May 1 to June 28. 570/775-7337.

Bobby Jo Valentine Concert

PORT JERVIS — A concert of acoustic folk-pop music at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, 7pm, by singer-songwriter Bobby Jo Valentine, described as a combination of Jack Johnson, Jason Mraz and Regina Spektor. Tickets: $10 adults, $5 students; advance tickets can be ordered by calling 845/856-1033.

Sat., May. 2 ‘Spring’ art exhibit

WURTSBORO — “Spring” opens with an artists’ reception from 4-6pm and runs through May 31. Show features artworks by longtime art alliance members and by newer members Kitty Mitchell and Alethea Pape. Light refreshments served along with wine by Bashkill Vineyards.

Americana Groove: Andrew & Noah Duo

HAWLEY — Andrew and Noah Duo play at the Silk Mill, 8pm. Brothers Andrew and Noah VanNorstrand perform a mix of indie roots rock, alt-folk, bluegrass, celtic, jazz, zydeco and world music. Tickets: $15-$20. www.silkmillharmony.com.

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CALLICOON — Ceramics and sculpture by Naomi Teppich on display at Cafe Devine. Opening reception from 6-8pm. On display from May 1-June 30.

845/887-3076.

Free clothing giveaway

PIKE COUNTY — Dingmans Ferry United Methodist Church holds a free community-wide clothing giveaway, 4–8pm.

No early birds admitted. Gently worn clothing (including some new items) available in all sizes for men, women and children. Sorted donations accepted only from April 25-30.

Intro to Reiki at the library

NARROWSBURG — Intro to Reiki at Tusten-Cochecton Branch of Western Sullivan Public Library, 11:30am-12:30pm.

Meet Reiki Master Cari Bee from Beach Lake Wellness Center to learn all about the basics. Registration required. Email dshute@rcls.org or call 845/252-3360.

Kentucky Derby party

Kite festival

BETHEL — Join Bill Cutler at 7pm at Lake Superior State Park dam on Dr. Duggan Rd. Look for frogs and learn their sounds. Bring a flashlight and good walking shoes. 845/798-8050.

WURTSBORO — Basha Kill Area Association hosts John Haas, author of “Birding Guide to Sullivan County,” for a spring warbler walk. 8am, Haven Rd. off Rt. 209 south of Wurtsboro. Bring binocs. See/hear spring migrants including warblers, orioles and grosbeaks in their brightest plumage, along with other species of wildlife in the Basha Kill.

Earth Fusion opening reception

Spring rummage sale

Sullivan County Audubon Evening Walk

Spring Warbler Walk

CALLICOON — ALBI returns to Callicoon Brewing, 16 Upper Main St., 8pm.

No cover. 845/887-5500.

MONTICELLO — Monticello High School Dance Department 6th annual spring dance concert in the auditorium, 6:30pm.

Free admission, donations appreciated.

PORT JERVIS — Spring rummage sale at Drew United Methodist Church, 9am2pm. 845/856-3423.

PORT JERVIS — Spring rummage sale at Drew United Methodist Church, 9am11am. Bag day, $2 per bag. 845/8563423.

MONTICELLO — Thunder 102, Monticello Casino and Raceway and the Sullivan County Visitors Association hold ThunderBash at Monticello Casino. Doors open 5:30pm. Headliner is Eric Pasley.

Free tickets.

Callicoon Brewing Live Music: ALBI

BETHANY — Wayne Memorial Hospital Auxiliary hosts a Kentucky Derby party at The Mansion at Noble Lane, 4-7pm. Cash bar and hors d’oeuvres, auction of chairs designed by local artists. Prize for most creative hat. Tickets: $45. 570/226-9750 or email joanb@ptd. net. Proceeds help underwrite a mobile mammography van for Wayne Memorial Hospital.

Spring dance concert

Spring rummage sale

LOCH SHELDRAKE — SUNY Sullivan hosts its 25th annual kite festival on the campus green, 10am-4pm. Free. Held rain or shine. Kite flying demonstrations, live music by Cathy Paty, food by the Loch Sheldrake Fire Department, barbeque by Hog Heaven, Italian ices, cotton candy, vendors and more. Free kites to first 200 children. 845/434-5750 ext. 4377.

Nature Watch

WURTSBORO — Basha Kill Area Association holds a Nature Watch, 10am4pm. Join trained volunteers at boat launch across from 1131 South Road.

Learn about nesting bald eagles and more wildlife of the beautiful Basha Kill wetland. Weekends until June 28. Powerful spotting scopes, lots of information, family friendly.

Penny social

YOUNGSVILLE — Spring penny social at the Youngsville Firehouse; doors open 6pm, calling at 7pm. Donation: $1.

Prizes, raffles, 50-50 drawing. Refreshments. Benefits St. Francis Church.

Port Jervis citywide yard sale

PORT JERVIS — Port Jervis’ 5th annual citywide yard sale from 9am-4pm. Rain date: Sunday, May 3.

CALLICOON THEATER Adults $9.50 - Children $6 • Mon & Mat Adults $7.50 • Children $6 20% discount for active duty personnel & veterans with current military or veterans ID

Friday, May 1 - Tuesday, May 12

AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON

(PG-13)

Robert Downey Jr, Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo

Fri. 7:30, Sat & Sun 2 & 7:30; Mon. & Tues. 7:30, Closed Wed, Thurs 845-887-4460 www.callicoontheater.com Callicoon, N.Y.

NARROWSBURG — The Narrowsburg Beautification Group invites all to participate in the annual Town of Tusten Litterpluck, 9am-1pm. The purpose of litterpluck is to clean the roadways of debris.

Pick up a bag at the library that morning.

845/252-7400.

Sun., May. 3 All-you-can-eat pork dinner fundraiser

LORDS VALLEY — Dinner at Blooming Grove Volunteer Firehouse, 484 Route 739, 1-5pm. Cost: adults $12, children (under 10) $5, kids 3 and under free.

Menu of: roast pork with garlic sauerkraut (or plain), salad, mashed potatoes, red cabbage, corn, applesauce, dessert and beverages. BYOB. Eat in or take out.

All-day Zen meditation

HONESDALE — Two Rivers Zen Community (TRZC) holds a zazenkai, a daylong retreat devoted to Zen meditation practice. Doors open 7:45, first sitting 8am. Anyone who has practiced with Two Rivers or has experience with formal Zen practice elsewhere is welcome to attend. Visit tworiverszen.org.

Artist demo: Painting in oils

MILFORD — Pike County Arts and Crafts’ First Sunday Artist Demo with painter Dennis Fanton, 1:30pm in the Foundation Room at the Columns Museum, 608 Broad St. He will demonstrate his technique of painting in oils on top of a pastel wash. Free. Refreshments provided.

Callicoon Farmers’ Market

CALLICOON — Farmers’ market in Callicoon Creek park on Audredy Dorer Dr. from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Locally grown produce, meat, bread, cheese as well as non-food items including soap, birdhouses and jewelry.

Nature Watch

WURTSBORO — Basha Kill Area Association holds a Nature Watch, 10am4pm. Join trained volunteers at boat launch across from 1131 South Road.

Learn about nesting bald eagles and more wildlife of the beautiful Basha Kill wetland. Weekends until June 28. Powerful spotting scopes, lots of information, family friendly.

Pride Awards Gala

CALLICOON — The 24th annual Pride Awards Gala at The Clubhouse at Villa Roma, 356 Villa Roma Rd., 11am2pm. Tickets: $50/person. For tickets call 845/791-4200 or email office@ catskills.com.

Scholarship luncheon

summer swim lesson program at the Liberty Senior Center, 8am. Summer Day Camp is for children ages 5–13 and is held for seven weeks, June 29-August 14. 845/292-7690.

Tues., May. 5 Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group

LIBERTY — Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group at Achieve Rehab & Nursing Facility, 170 Lake St., 6-7:30pm. Open to the public, to all caregivers/family members of people with Alzheimer’s disease or related disorders.

845/292-4200, ext. 3402.

CruzinPort

PORT JERVIS — Once a month from May through September on the first Tuesday night each month, downtown Port Jervis is transformed into American Graffiti Blvd. Up to 200 street rods, hot rods, custom cars, trucks and bikes line the street. Nearly 30 trophies awarded at each event. 845/856-4310.

Wed., May. 6 Art class: Watercolor

WURTSBORO — Linda S. Holmes teaches a class on “Watercolor Batik on Rice Paper” at Wurtsboro Art Alliance, 7-9pm. Cost: $35. More info and to register: info@waagallery.org.

Disney training in ‘quality service’

LOCH SHELDRAKE — The Sullivan County Chamber of Commerce and SUNY Sullivan welcome the Disney Institute for a training seminar for businesses at SUNY Sullivan, 8am-4pm. Only 150 seats available. Cost: $75/person & includes lunch. To register: email office@ catskills.com or call 845/791-4200.

History lecture: Battle of the Monongahela

CUDDEBACKVILLE — Neversink Valley Museum of History & Innovation presents its second installment of its history lecture series. 7:30pm. Local historian Frank Salvati speaks about “Battle of the Monongahela: British Redcoats vs. Woodland Indians,” at the D&H Canal Visitor’s Center.

854/754-8870.

Thurs., May. 7 Art class: Watercolor

WURTSBORO — Linda S. Holmes teaches a class on “Watercolor Batik on Rice Paper” at Wurtsboro Art Alliance, 7-9pm. Cost: $35. More info and to register: info@waagallery.org.

Beer pairing

MONTICELLO — SullivanArc holds its 2nd annual beer pairing at Mr. Willy’s Restaurant, 3695 Rte. 42, 6-9pm. Cost: $50 per person, $90 per couple. Fivecourse meal, each course paired with a craft beer to compliment and enhance the flavors. The beers presented by the experts at Gasko & Meyer. 845/796-1350.

Mothers’ Day performance

SOUTH FALLSBURG — Fallsburg Library holds the monthly “Ladies Night Out” with Big Sky Productions’ artistic director Carol Montana, performing a Shorts and Sweets program, 7-9pm. The event is open to ladies only, 18 and over.

Admission is free. Attendees are asked to bring a dessert to share. 845/436-6067.

Fri., May. 8 Chronic Disease Self-Management workshops

Mon., May. 4

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

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

Registration for summer camp

Grand opening party

ROCK HILL — Luncheon to recognize this year’s winners of the Samuel Beytin Fallsburg Central Community Scholarships at Bernie’s Holiday Restaurant, 12noon. Donation: $28 per person. Reservations, 845/434-7472.

LIBERTY — The Town of Liberty Parks and Recreation Department holds nonLiberty resident registration for the Hanofee Park Summer Day Camp and the

ROSCOE — Roscoe Beer Company grand opening of new tasting room. Ribbon cutting at 2pm. Another celebration on May 9 from 12pm-dark. Food, live

music, games, giveaways and tours.

607/290-5002.

Old Time Fiddler’s Gathering

GALILEE — Annual spring performance of the Old Time Fiddlers at the Unity Grange Hall, 8pm. Tickets $8 at the door. Door prizes, refreshments for sale. Benefits Unity Grange.

Sat., May. 9 Appalachian Roots: Red Tail Ring

HAWLEY — Red Tail Ring plays Harmony Presents in the Silk Mill, 8pm. The duo infuses each song with musical imagination, haunting harmonies and instrumental artistry on fiddle, banjo, mandolin, jawharp, and plain-old foot stomping. Tickets: $15$20. www.silkmillharmony.com.

Art class: Landscape

WURTSBORO — Sandy Spitzer teaches a class on “Painting a Small Landscape” at Wurtsboro Art Alliance, 10am12:30pm. Cost: $25. For information and to register, email info@waagallery.org.

Comedy show with Gemini

MONTICELLO — The Monticello Elks #1544 hosts a 1544 Comedy Show with Gemini. Doors open, 7pm; show starts, 8pm. The Lodge is located at 46 North St. Adults: $15 in advance, $20 at the door. Food and bar available for purchase. For information or tickets: 914/799-1831 or 845/794-1544.

Family Tea with the Western Sullivan Public Library

CALLICOON — Family Tea at Delaware Free Branch of the Western Sullivan Public Library, 1-2pm. Have some tasty snacks and create your own personal size tea tray to take home. Registration required. Email kohara@rcls.org, or call 845/887-4040.

Grand opening party

ROSCOE — Roscoe Beer Company celebrates the grand opening of its new tasting room, 12pm-dark. Food, live music, games, giveaways and tours.

607/290-5002.

Ham dinner

GLEN SPEY — Ham dinner at Lumberland Town Hall,1057 Proctor Rd., 4-7pm.

Cost: adults $12, children under 10 $6.

Sponsored by Pond Eddy United Methodist Church.

Joe Crookston performs

HONESDALE — RiverFolk Concerts presents Joe Crookston at The Cooperage, 1030 Main St., 7:30pm. He is the New York Songwriter and “Album of the Year” winner. Suggested donation: $15 in advance, $20 at the door. 845/2526783, www.riverfolkconcerts.com.

Liberty Aglow Lighthouse meeting

LIBERTY — Breakfast meeting at Lighthouse Ministries hosts a baby shower for the Pregnancy Support Center of Sullivan County at 5 Triangle Rd., 9-11am.

Please bring baby gifts such as diapers, wipes and clothing size newborn thru 2T.

Mother’s Day Plant Sale

DINGMANS FERRY — Plant sale at Dingmans Ferry United Methodist Church, 115 Myck Rd., 9am-2pm. Variety of hanging baskets, flowering plants and assorted flats. The annual sale helps support the free vacation Bible school program, July 27-31.

National Train Days

HONESDALE — The Greater Honesdale Partnership and Wayne County Tourism present National Train Days held throughout Honesdale from 9am-5pm.

Craft vendors and many events. www. visithonesdalepa.com.

Nature Watch

WURTSBORO — Basha Kill Area Association holds a Nature Watch, 10am4pm. Join trained volunteers at boat launch across from 1131 South Road.

Learn about nesting bald eagles and more wildlife of the beautiful Basha Kill wetland. Weekends until June 28. Powerful spotting scopes, lots of information, family friendly.

Plant sale

ELDRED — Highland Lake Fire Department Mother’s Day Plant Sale at Eldred Town Hall. Order forms at HLFD69.org or gregoryhatton1@gmail.com.

Tricky Tray

HAWLEY — Second annual Tricky Tray for The Alliance for Lupus Research at Central Volunteer Fire Dept. Doors open, 12pm, calling at 2pm. Over 100 baskets.

Gifts and baskets donated by local business, including NFL items, Coach, Vera Bradley, toys, gift cards, more. Kidfriendly event. Lunch and snacks available for purchase.

Sun., May. 10 Callicoon Farmers’ Market

CALLICOON — Farmers’ market in Callicoon Creek park on Audredy Dorer Dr. from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Locally grown produce, meat, bread, cheese as well as non-food items including soap, birdhouses and jewelry.

Mother’s Day ballroom brunch & train ride

SCRANTON — Special ballroom brunch at Scranton’s historic Radisson Lackawanna Station Hotel, followed by a train ride into nearby Pocono Mountains.

Tickets and info by contacting the hotel: 570/558-3919.

National Train Days

HONESDALE — The Greater Honesdale Partnership and Wayne County Tourism present National Train Days held throughout Honesdale from 10am-4pm.

Craft vendors and many events. www. visithonesdalepa.com.

Nature Watch

WURTSBORO — Basha Kill Area Association holds a Nature Watch, 10am4pm. Join trained volunteers at boat launch across from 1131 South Road.

Learn about nesting bald eagles and more wildlife of the beautiful Basha Kill wetland. Weekends until June 28. Powerful spotting scopes, lots of information, family friendly.

Fri., May. 15 Chronic Disease Self-Management workshops

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

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

Farming With Kids

CALLICOON CENTER — Kids do some real farm chores at Apple Pond Farm, 10am. Milking goats, feeding chickens, gathering eggs, grooming a horse, etc.

Activities vary. No reservations needed. $6/person (children under 3 free). Please note: a minimum of 5 people (or $40) required to hold tour. 845/482-4764.

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Automotive D & R AUTO REPAIR

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Tree Service BLACK OAK TREE SERVICE

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HVAC ENERGYSTARDAVE

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

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

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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.

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

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

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

ADOPT: Looking to adopt another little miracle, giving our daughter a sibling/best friend and completing our family. Contact Robin and Neil: 866-303-0668, www.rnladopt.info ADOPTION: Childless, loving couple pray to adopt. Stay at home mom, successful dad, great dogs & devoted grandparents. Legally allowed expenses paid. Bill & Debbie 800-311-6090

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

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

Financial security. Expenses paid.

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

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

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

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

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

It’s easy to place an ad in classifieds.

By Delaine Main Street Narrowsburg PT Sales Person call 201-951-6484 for a interview

Help Wanted

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

HELP WANTED TOWN OF HIGHLAND

YOUTH ACTIVITIES DIRECTOR The Town of Highland wishes to hire a Youth Activities Director to administer and manage it Summer Youth Program conducted on each weekday of the month of July each year. The responsibilities of the Director include following and administering the funding requirements, making arrangements for the use of space at Eldred Central School; hiring staff developing a program of activities for youth of the town including games, indoor and outdoor activities, crafts, purchasing materials for crafts and other wise engaging the youth in stimulating and interactive activities and to perform the above within the budget adopted for such activities. Please send resumes and letters of interest to the Town of Highland Town Clerk @ PO Box 138 Eldred NY 12732 no later than May 5th 2015.

Adoption

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

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

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

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

Lackawaxen EMS is looking for a part-time EMT. Must have current PA EMT Certification, EVOC, NIMS 100 & 700. Clean neat appearance.

Must be able to work weekends. Experience and references necessary. Applications available at www.lackawaxenems.com or contact Lieutenant Michael Donovan at 570-493-5151.

Wayne Woodlands Manor Has The Following Positions Available Nursing Department 3-11 And 11-7 Nurse Aids Position Can Training Program Will Be Provided For Eligible Canidates Employment Will Be Available While Training RN Supervisor Full Time 12 Hour Shifts Sharon Christian Don Sharon@wwmanor.org Dietary Department Dietary Cook, Dietary Assisants Rich Ruthkowski CDM Rich@wwmanor.org Pay Rate Contingent On Years Of Experience • Stop In To Fill Out An Application And Interview

37 Woodslands Drive, Waymart, Pa 18472, 570-488-7130

The Summit Restaurant at Masthope Mountain is now Hiring.

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

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

Call 570-685-1173 for more information

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The Town of Highland is seeking individuals for Lawn Care of the Town of Highland for the 2015 Mowing Season. The individual must have their own equipment, vehicle and proper insurance. Specs can be picked up at the Town of Highland Town Clerks Office at 4 Proctor Road Eldred NY. The proposals are to be the Town Clerks Office by11:30 on May 5th, 2015. The Town Board has the right to reject any and all proposals.

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

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Retail sales associate for Callicoon Ragtime Clothing Exchange, Selling Trendy recycle, modern, and vintage e clothing, jewelry and collectables Must love fashion, know no ow w trends, be a self starter, mulit tasker energetic people le e person Retail experience preferred Fri, Sat, Sun 11-5 -5 5 e-mail resume to chelseagirl@familyjewelsnyc.com m or call 845-887-3032

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IF YOU USED THE BLOOD THINNER XARELTO and suffered internal bleeding, hemorrhaging, required hospitalization or a loved one died while taking Xarelto between 2011 and the present time, you may be entitled to compensation.

Call Attorney Charles H. Johnson 1-800-535-5727 Services Offered

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

All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis.

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CALL OWNER 917 400 2177 RETIRED TEACHER SEEKING FOUR MONTH RENTAL Recently retired teacher from Key West, FL seeking small, private, reasonably priced furnished space River Valley Area, July-Oct. Own a home in Key West and will respect your space as if my own. Need wifi, heat, outdoor space,W/D availability, cable tv.

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Legal Notice JAB HAMPTONS LLC Art. Of Org. Filed Sec. of State of NY 4/15/2015.

Off. Loc.: Sullivan Co. SSNY designated as agent upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY to mail copy of process to The LLC, c/o Attorney Richard Newberg, 33 North Street, Monticello, NY 12701.

Purpose: Any lawful act or activity.

NOTICE OF FORMATION of limited liability company (LLC). Name: PUTNAM UNITED LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 12/8/2014.

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, # 603, BROOKLYN, NY 11218. Purpose: any lawful purpose.

Notice of Formation of a Limited Liability Company The name of the limited liability company is: KP Recovery Solutions LLC Articles of Organization were filed with the New York Secretary of State’s office on : October 27, 2008 The County in which the Office is to be located : Sullivan County The New York Secretary of State is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The address to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC is : 24 Sherwood Rd. Springfield, NJ 07081 LEGALNOTICE NOTICE OF COMPLETION OF TENTATIVE ASSESSMENT ROLL NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE ASSESSOR OF THE TOWN OF COCHECTON, County of Sullivan has completed the Tentative Assessment roll for the current year and that a copy has been left with the Town Clerk at her office located at 74 Smales Road Lake Huntington, NY where it may be seen and examined by any interested person during normal business hours until May 26th, 2015.The Assessor/Agent will be in attendance with the Tentative Assessment Roll at her office located at 74 Smales Rd Lake Huntington, NY during normal business hours and, also Wednesday May 13th from 6:00-8:00 and Saturday, May 23rd by appointment only.

THE BOARD OF ASSESSMENT REVIEW WILL MEET ON Tuesday, May 26, 2015 between the hours of 4:00 - 8:00 PM at the Cochecton Town Hall, 74 Smales Road Lake Huntington, New York in said Town of Cochecton to hear and examine all complaints in relation to assessments on the written application of any person believing himself to be aggrieved. DATED: April 22, 2015 Lorry J. King, NYSCAA CATSKILL HOLDINGS LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 3/10/15. Office in Sullivan Co. SSNY design. Agent of LLC upon whom process may be served.

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

Notice of Qualification of 31/32 LIC LLC. App. for Auth. filed with Secy.

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of State of NY (SSNY) 2/20/15. Office location: Sullivan County. LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 2/4/15.

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

6:00 PM and 8:00 PM at the Tusten Town Hall in said Town to hear and examine all complaints in relation to assessments on the written application of any person believing himself to be aggrieved. Please call for an appointment at 845 252 3689. Appeals are limited to 10 minutes each.

Dated this 24th day of April 2015.

Ken Baim, Sole Assessor

Purpose: any lawful activity

COUNTY OF SULLIVAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that there has been duly presented and introduced at a meeting of the Legislature of the County of Sullivan, New York, held on April 23, 2015, a tentative 2015- 2016 budget for the Sullivan County Community College. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Legislature of the County of Sullivan will conduct a public hearing on the aforesaid tentative 2015- 2016 budget for the Sullivan County Community College at the Legislature’s Hearing Room, County Government Center, Monticello, New York, 12701, on Thursday, May 7, 2015 at 9:00AM at which time all persons interested will be heard.

DATED: April 23, 2015 ANNMARIE MARTIN Clerk of the Legislature County of Sullivan, New York Notice of Formation of Reis Holdings, LLC. Arts of Org. filed with New York Secy of State (SSNY) on 3/31/15. Office location: Sullivan County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 1415 52nd St, Brooklyn, NY 11219. Purpose: any lawful activity.

SPENCER HOUSE LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 4/7/15. Office location: Sullivan County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Marc C. Sherman, Esq., P.O. Box 750622, Forest Hills, NY 11375-0622. General purpose.

NOTICE OF COMPLETION OF TENTATIVE ASSESSMENT ROLL Notice is hereby given that the assessor of the Town of Tusten, County of Sullivan has completed the Tentative Assessment Roll for the current year and that a copy will be left with Nicole Peters, Town Clerk 210 Bridge Street Narrowsburg, New York after May 1, 2015, where it may be seen and examined by any interested person until the fourth Tuesday in May. The assessor will be in attendance with the tentative assessment roll at the Tusten Town Hall 210 Bridge Street Narrowsburg New York on the following dates and times: Monday May 4, 2015 5:30 PM to 9:30 PM Friday May 8, 2015 1:30 PM to 5:30 PM Monday May 11, 2015 5:30 PM to 9:30 PM Friday May 15, 2015 1:30 PM to 5:30 PM Saturday May 10, 2015 BY APPOINTMENT ONLY(845 252 3689) The Board of Assessment Review will meet on Tuesday May 26, 2015 between the hours of: 2:00 PM and 4:00 PM

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

Office location: Sullivan County.

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

SMALES ROAD, LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 4/21/15.

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, 942 Valecito Ct., San Luis Obispo,CA 93405.

General purpose.

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

Purpose: any lawful activity.

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

COUNTY OF SULLIVAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that there has been duly presented and introduced at a meeting of the Legislature of the County of Sullivan, New York, held on April 23, 2015, a proposed Local Law of 2015, entitled “To Authorize the Sale and Use of Sparkling Devices”.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Legislature of the County of Sullivan will conduct a public hearing on the Local Law at the Legislative Meeting Room, County Government Center, Monticello, New York 12701 on May 21, 2015 at 1:50 p.m. at which time all persons interested will be heard.

Dated: April 23, 2015 Monticello, New York AnnMarie Martin Clerk of the Legislature County of Sullivan, New York Water to Wear, LLC Arts of Org. filed SSNY 1/21/15. Office: Sullivan.

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

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Office location: Sullivan County. of LLC LLC LL LC SSNY designated as agent of may ma ay upon whom process againstt itit may p ro oce oc ces ess ss be served. SSNY shall mail pr process LLC LL LC, C, 45 45 to: c/o NorthEnd Equities LLC, Y 10006, 1000 006 06, Broadway, Ste. 630, NY, NY gisst gi ste ter ere red ed Attn: Charles Herzka, the registered pro roce ces ess ss agent of LLC upon whom process any lawan law awwmay be served. Purpose: any ful activity.

Lim Li mitte mi ted ed Notice of Formation of a Limited me e of of the the th he Liability Company The name iss: s : The T he Th he limited liability company is: RedTop Group, LLC we wer ere re e Articles of Organization were filed with the New York Secretary off State’s office on : :04/06/2015 3.The County in which the Office is to be located : Sullivan The New York Secretary of State is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

The address to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC is : The RedTop Group, LLC PO Box 304 Westbrookville, NY 12785 Notice of Qualification of Growhouse, LLC. App. for Auth. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) 3/18/15. Office location: Sullivan County. LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 3/17/15. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: c/o Growhouse, LLC, 181 Boband Road, Youngsville, NY 12791. DE address of LLC: c/o United Corporate Services, Inc., 874 Walker Road, Ste. C, Dover, DE 19904. Arts. of Org. filed with DE Secy. of State, 401 Federal St., Ste. 4, Dover, DE 19901. Purpose: any lawful activity.

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

HALF MOON LAKE HOUSE RETREAT LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 2/27/15. 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, 1158 Crystal Lake Rd., Narrowsburg, NY 12764. General purpose.

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

NOTICE OF FORMATION of limited liability company (LLC).

Name: AMPORT LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of

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

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

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

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

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that

the Register of voters so prepared shall be filed in the Office of the Clerk of the District, Sullivan West Elementary, 33 Schoolhouse Road, Jeffersonville, NY, where the same shall be open for inspection by any qualified voter of the District on each of the five days prior to the day set for the Annual Meeting, Election and Vote, except Saturday and Sunday, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., prevailing time. Said Register will be open for inspection at the polling place on the date of the Election and Vote, on Tuesday, May 19, 2015. NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN, that applications for absentee ballots for the School District Election and Vote may be obtained at the Office of the District Clerk. The application must be received by the District Clerk at least seven (7) days prior to the election if the ballot is to be mailed to the voter or the day before the election, if the ballot will be delivered personally to the voter. A list of all persons to whom absentee ballots shall have been issued will be available in the Office of the District Clerk between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. until the day of the Election and Vote. Absentee ballots must be received by the District Clerk at the Sullivan West Elementary, 33 Schoolhouse Road, Jeffersonville, NY by no later than 5:00 p.m., prevailing time, on the date of the Annual Meeting, Election and Vote, Tuesday, May 19, 2015.

AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the School District Clerk is hereby authorized to amend the Notice of the Public Hearing on the

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

by any resident in the District at the District Office, 600 Route 55, Eldred, NY, during the fourteen days immediately preceding the annual budget vote and election, between the hours of 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. (prevailing time) other than a Saturday, Sunday or holiday, together with the text of any resolution to be presented to the voters. A copy of the detailed statement of estimated expenditures will also be made available at the Budget Hearing to be held May 7, 2015.

NOTICE IS GIVEN, that the Annual Vote upon the appropriation of the necessary funds to meet the estimated expenditures for school purposes for the 2015-2016 school year and the election of members of the Board of Education and any other business that may legally come before this meeting will take place on May 19, 2015, between the hours of 11:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. prevailing time, at the Eldred Jr./Sr. High School, 600 Route 55, Eldred, New York and NOTICE IS GIVEN, that any qualified elector who desires to submit any proposition to be voted upon at the Annual Meeting and Election, except as to a question or proposition required by law to be stated in the published or posted notice of meeting, shall file with the Board of Education a petition setting forth such proposition, not less than thirty (30) days (by 5:00 pm on Monday, April 20, 2015) prior to the Annual District Budget Vote and Election and such petition shall be signed by at least twenty-five (25) qualified voters of the District.

NOTICE IS GIVEN, that petitions nominating candidates for the office of member of the Board of Education must be filed with the Clerk of the District between the hours of 8:00 am and 2:00 pm, prevailing time and no later than Monday, April 20, 2015 at 5:00 pm. The following vacancy is to be filled by the Board of Education: One five-year term.

Candidates for office of member of the Board of Education shall be nominated by petition and each petition must be filed with the Clerk of the District, and shall be signed by at least twenty-five (25) qualified voters of the District. The petition shall state the residence of each signer and shall state the name and residence of the candidate.

No person shall be nominated by petition for more than one separate vacancy. NOTICE IS GIVEN that the following propositions will appear on the ballot: PROPOSITION NO. 1 Shall the following resolution be approved?

The annual budget of the Eldred Central School District for the fiscal year 2015-2016 is hereby adopted and the requisite portion thereof to be raised by taxation on the taxable property of the School District is hereby authorized. PROPOSITION NO. 2 Shall the following resolution be approved? The Board of Education of the School District is hereby authorized to levy taxes annually in the amount of fourteen thousand five hundred dollars ($14,500.00) and to pay over such monies to the Board of Trustees of the Sunshine Hall Free Library.

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Eldred Central

School District, Sullivan County, be authorized to make the expenditures shown in the budget presented by the Board of Education for the 2015-2016 school year. NOTICE IS GIVEN, that pursuant to section 2014 of the Education Law, Personal Registration of voters is required, and no person shall be entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting and Election to be held on May 19, 2015, whose name does not appear on the register of the District or who does not register as hereinafter provided, except a person who is otherwise qualified to vote and is registered under the provisions of Article 5 of the Election Law. The times and place of registration are set forth below, and any person shall be entitled to have that person’s name placed upon such register, provided that at such meeting of the Board of Registration, that person is known or proven to the satisfaction of the Board of Registration, to be then or thereafter entitled to vote at the school meeting or election for which such register is prepared.The Board of Registration shall prepare a register for said Annual Meeting and Election which shall include all persons who shall have presented themselves personally for registration for any annual budget vote and election or special district meeting or election and who shall have voted at any Annual or Special Meeting or Election or conducted at any time during the 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014 calendar years. The Board of Registration of the district will meet at the Eldred Central School District Office at 600 Route 55, Eldred, NY, Thursday, May 14, 2015 at 10:00 am to 12:00 pm prevailing time, to prepare the register of the School District for said Annual Meeting and Election and any person not heretofore registered shall be entitled to have his or her name placed upon such register, provided that at such meeting of the Board of Registration, he or she is known or proved to the satisfaction of such Board of Registration to be then or thereafter entitled to vote at said Annual Meeting and Election.

NOTICE IS GIVEN, that Personal Registration may be achieved on any day, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. prevailing time at the Eldred Central School District Office, 600 Route 55, Eldred, New York up until Thursday, May 14, 2015. NOTICE IS GIVEN, that the register of the district, so prepared, will be filed in the office of the School District Clerk at the Eldred Central School District Office, 600 Route 55, Eldred, N.Y., where the same shall be open for inspection by any qualified voter of the district on each of the five (5) days prior to the Annual Meeting and Election, except Saturday and Sunday, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., prevailing time. Said register will be open for inspection at the Eldred Jr./Sr. High School, 600 Route 55, Eldred, NY during the hours of the Annual Meeting and Election.NOTICE IS GIVEN that applications for Absentee Ballots may be applied for at the Office of the District Clerk. If the ballot is to be mailed to the voter, the completed application must be received by the District Clerk no later than Monday, May 11, 2015

at 3:00 p.m., prevailing time. If the ballot is to be delivered personally to the voter, the completed application must be received by the District Clerk no later than Monday, May 18, 2015 at 3:00 p.m., prevailing time.

Absentee Ballots must be received in the office of the District Clerk no later than 5:00 p.m. prevailing time on May 19, 2015. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 2018-a of the Education Law, qualified voters who meet the criteria for “permanently disabled” and are so certified by the Sullivan County Board of Elections, will receive paper ballots by mail. A list of all persons to whom Absentee Ballots shall have been issued will be available for public inspection in the office of the District Clerk on each of the five (5) days prior to the date of the Annual Meeting and Election, except Saturday and Sunday, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., prevailing time, and such list will also be posted at the polling place at the Annual Meeting and Election of members of the Board of Education. By the order of the Board of Education of the Eldred Central School District. Dated: April 1, 2015 Bonnie Robertson, District Clerk Eldred Central School District Eldred, NY

LEGAL NOTICE BUDGET HEARING AND ANNUAL MEETING AND ELECTION ELDRED CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Board of Education of the Eldred Central School District will hold a Budget Hearing at the Eldred Jr./Sr. High School, 600 Route 55, in Eldred, NY, in said district on Thursday, May 7, 2015, at 7 p.m. (prevailing time) for the purpose of the discussion of the expenditure of funds and the budgeting thereof proposed by the Board of Education for the school year July 1, 2015 – June 30, 2016.

NOTICE IS GIVEN, pursuant to Section 1716 of the Education Law, that a copy of the statement of the amount of money, which may be required for the following year for school purposes, exclusive of public money, may be obtained

Public Auction - Frank Morell Estate Auction 333 Chestnut St, Dunmore, PA • May 9, 2015 @ 9:00 AM AUTOMOTIVE GARAGE REAL ESTATE & CONTENTS 1974 Jeep Cj 5 W/ Plow, 73 Ford Tow Truck, 63 Ford Falcon, 73 Chevy Corvette, 77 Ih Dump Truck, Guns, Collectables, Tools And More Vehicles: 1974 Jeep Cj5 With Meyer Plow V8 64000 Miles, 1973 Ford Tow Truck F350 Weld Build Unit, 1963 Ford Falcon Coupe 289 Ci, Twin 4Br Carbonator & Parts Car, 1973 Chevy Corvette Sting Ray 350 4 Sp 33853 Miles (Ex), 1977 Ih 1 Ton Dum Truck, 1985 Chevy Blazer 4X4 70,000, Guns And Pistols: Marlin 35 Remington Lever Action, Remington Model 572 22 Caliber, Winchester Pump 12 Gauge 1893, Colt Diamondback 38 Pistol, Smith And Weston 38 Revolver, Colt 32 Auto Pistol, Recurve Bow Ben Pearson, Knives And Swords, Ammo, Tools: Mtd Snow Blower, Ingersoll-Rand T30 Air Compressor, Ladders, Tire Changer, Tire Balancer, Floor Jack, Jack Stands, Goodall Starts All, Sk Tool Box, Battery Charger, All Wheels, Gas Cans, Radial Arm Saw, Chain Hoist, Welders, Wire Feed And Stick Arco Nice!, 3 Bench Grinders, 2 Drill Presses, Snap On Roto Grinder, Weed Eaters, 2 Post Lifts, 3 Craftsman Tool Boxes, Many, Many Socket And Wrench Sets (Craftsman, Snap On, S-K Wayne), Transition Lift, Oxy Acet Torch Set, Vice, Hand Tools, Lawn Mower, Tap And Die Set, Pipe Wrenches, Nut And Bolt Bins, Air Tools, Body Shop Tools, Parts Cleaner, 2 Hydraulic Presses, Aluminum Ramps, Sawsall, Sheet Metal And Scrap, Thousand Of Parts (New And Used), Diagnostic Testers, Tow And Tire Chains, Oil And Filters, Old Hub Caps, Bear Alignment Frame, Engine Hoist, Shop Vac, Hand Truck, Dolly’s, Set Of Crager Mag Wheels,, Antiques And Collectables: Lionel Train Set 1940’S, Coins, Yankee Press Chairs (Stamped And Tagged), Philco Radio Turntable, 2 Oak Pump Organs, Large Safe, Pool Table,, Real Estate: Large Auto Garage With 2 Apartments Upstairs, 3 Bedroom And 2 Bedroom. Ample O΍-Street Parking In Rear Masonry W/ Stone Front Approx. 50’ X 80’, Terms: Modest Reserve Price, 15,000 Down Day Of Auction Balance 60 Days At Closing.

Order Of Sale: 9: 00 Am Tools And Parts, 12:00 Noon Vehicles Followed By Real Estate, 1:00 Pm Balance Of Tools And Misc.

Auctioneer Note: Due To The Untimely Death Of The Owners Brings About This Sale. Hundreds Of Tools And Modern Equipment. Very Nice Piece Of Real Estate Will Also Be O΍ered.

Visit www.wetmoreauction.com or auctionzip.com for pictures and up-to-date information Sales Conducted by: John H. Wetmore AU005268 | 570-253-1648 | Cell: 570-493-6995 Auctioneer License Information: AU005268 Selling for: Frank Morell Estate, Mary Morell Executrix

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 15, 2015 at which time the bids will be publicly opened and read. Disposal of Scrap Metal (B-15-26) Recapping & Mounting Tires (B-15-27) 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: May 1, 2015 NOTICE OF FORMATION of limited liability company (LLC). Name: PUTNAM CAPITAL LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 12/8/2014.

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, # 603, BROOKLYN, NY 11218. Purpose: any lawful purpose.

LEGAL NOTICE COUNTY OF SULLIVAN Sealed bids for the following will be received by the Director of the Department of Purchasing and Central Services at the Sullivan County Government Center, 100 North Street, Monticello, New York 12701, (845) 807-0515, until 1:00 P.M. on Friday, May 8, 2015 at which time the bids will be publicly opened and read.

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REBID 2015 Lawn Mowing Services (Government Center, Jail/ Courthouse) – B-15-28 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: May 1, 2015

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Community gardens Transition Community garden welcomes new growers

Galilee garden seeks gardeners

GALILEE, PA — The Galilee Community Garden HONESDALE, PA — The opens Memorial Day Transition Community Weekend for its second Garden at Ellen Memorial growing season for any who Health Care Center is wish to garden organically. seeking both experienced Ten-by-ten-foot plots are and beginning gardeners currently available and can who want to grow their own be reserved on a first-come, vegetables this summer. Up first-served basis by calling to a dozen garden plots are 570/224-4178. The garden available for the upcoming is on the grounds of the growing season. Apartment Unity Grange at 544 Galilee dwellers and others who Rd. in Damascus. Both do not have a place to grow experienced and beginning a vegetable garden are gardeners are invited to especially invited, but all are Contributed photo welcome to apply. There is a The Transition Community Garden at Ellen Memorial Health Care Center marks its apply. nominal fee for joining this fifth growing season this year and is seeking new gardeners for the summer of 2015. Gardeners are asked to agree to practice organic garden, which was launched gardening methods and not use chemicals on their plots. A as a community project five years ago in partnership with Ellen vegetable plant exchange will be held on Saturday, May 23, Memorial. This year the organization SEEDS (Sustainable from 2 to 4 p.m. at the garden. The Galilee Community Garden Energy Education and Development Support; www.seedsgroup. is sponsored by the PEARL Center for Rural Ministry, an net) also has become a sponsoring partner. outreach of the Damascus Area United Methodist Churches, in The raised-bed plots come in two sizes: four-by-eight feet or partnership with the Galilee Grange and many other community four-by-16 feet. Fees are set on a sliding scale based on a person’s partners. A large area is set aside to grow vegetables for the ability to pay. Water and basic gardening tools are supplied. township food pantry and volunteers are welcome. To donate Plots will be booked on a first-come, first-served basis and fill plants or garden tools to the Galilee Community Garden or to up quickly. Additionally, volunteers are being sought who would receive more information about it, call 570/224-4178. like to tend a plot (or plots) for the local area’s food pantries. The garden is located at 23 Ellen Memorial Ln., just of Golf Hill Road.

Contact Jane at 570/253-5711 for information.

Callicoon Farmers’ Market is back outdoors

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ALLICOON, NY — The Sullivan County Farmers’ Markets Association’s weekly market returns to Callicoon Creek Park, on Audrey Dorer Drive on Sunday, May 3. Market hours are 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The market now supports 35 individual vendors at the height of the season.

Shoppers can choose from freshly picked organic or conventional vegetables, seasonal fruit, breads and sweets, glutenfree options, locally grown meat, fish and poultry, cheeses, yogurt, honey, pasta,

jams, syrups, herbal teas and more.

There’s also cider and wine and a variety of prepared foods, as well as handcrafted skin care products, flowers, birdhouses, jewelry, pottery and decorative and functional wood products.

New market manager Wendee Greene said, “I am so grateful to be able to help bring the freshest most healthful food to the Upper Delaware River Valley. That I am a part of a real community market, with artisans, artists and musicians participating throughout the market season

feels magical to me.”

For more information email manager@ sullivancountyfarmersmarkets.org or call 888/270-2015.

Double-header at fly-fishing museum ‘The Land of Little Rivers’ through the eyes of a photojouralist LIVINGSTON MANOR, NY — An exhibit of 24 exciting oversized photos of the famed Catskill fishing waters by the late Enrico Ferorelli, many of which appeared in Mac Francis’ book, “The Land of Little Rivers,” will be held in the Wulff Gallery of the Catskill Fly Fishing Center and Museum on Old Route 17 at 12 noon, May 2. Ferorelli was one of the most dramatic photojournalists of the last half of the 20th century and the first part of the 21st.

Over the years he worked for a number of major magazines including Look, Life and National Geographic.

This project is made possible with funds from the 2015 Arts of Sullivan Decentralization Program, administered

by Delaware Valley Arts Alliance.

Making of a Garrison fly rod LIVINGSTON MANOR, NY —At 2 p.m. in the Catskill Rodmakers Workshop at the Catskill Fly Fishing Museum, just below the Wulff Gallery, there will be a presentation by Hoagy Carmichael, “The Making of a Garrison Bamboo Fly Rod.” Carmichael will take you on a tour of the Everett Garrison Workshop and explain the unique tools and equipment Garrison used in the construction of a bamboo fly rod.

Garrison was a member of the famed Hudson Valley school of rod making, and with Carmichael co-authored the book “A Master’s Guide to Building a Bamboo Fly Rod,” considered the Rosetta stone of bamboo fly-rod making.

Space is limited so reservations are advised. Donations are requested. Call 845/439-4810.

SOUNDINGS: taking the pulse of the Upper Delaware Watershed High gage mark, feet 4/22 4/23 4/24 4/25 4/26 4/27 4/28

4.88 4.70 4.48 4.31 4.20 4.10 4.04

High water temperature °F 4/22 4/23 4/24 4/25 4/26 4/27 4/28

47.84 45.32 42.80 46.22 47.48 48.02 50.90

Actual and avg. precipitation NYC watershed

Reservoir levels April 21, 2015 Cannonsville: 100.6% Pepacton: 96.1% Neversink: 95.5% Total: 98.2% Normal Total: 98.6% Total in 2013: 98.8%

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By Scott Rando

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Early spring cold-blooded critters make their appearance

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s I stabilize my kayak by grabbing an underwater branch to keep from spooking some basking painted turtles on the shore, one thing is readily apparent: the water is cold, numbingly cold. Someone falling overboard would be in real danger of being overcome by the effects of hypothermia if they didn’t exit the water quickly. But the turtles didn’t seem to be affected by the cold water, though they spend a lot of time basking in the sun this time of year in order to regulate their body temperature.

Cold water or not, this is the time when the early-season reptiles and amphibians emerge. The loud chorus of spring peepers in wetlands are made by thousands of tiny frogs that are easy to hear but not see. Wood frogs are also making their share of song; the males are calling for females with a call that resembles a quack or a chuckle. Many wood frogs start their courtship on vernal ponds still half covered with ice.

The images in this week’s column show a few of the early-bird, cold-blooded critters that can be seen or heard, and when you listen to those spring peepers, know that they herald the arrival of spring’s warmth.

TRR photos by Scott Rando

This wood frog (above) was found in a vernal pond in Tusten, NY that was still half covered with ice. The breeding period for wood frogs lasts only a couple of weeks, and then the frogs disperse away from the pond.

To hear some wood frog calls, go to twcwc.com/sounds/woodfrog.wav

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Painted turtles appear on lakes and larger ponds just after the ice breaks. They are frequently observed on the shore basking. This fallen white birch provides a good communal basking site.

There is nothing wrong with this painted turtle’s carapace. Like snakes, painted turtles periodically undergo a shedding process where each scute (plate) on the turtle’s shell loses the top lamina, or layer to expose a shiny new lamina.