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What to do about too many deer By FRITZ MAYER

EGION — Anyone who drives the highways and byways of the Upper Delaware River Valley is surely familiar with the sight of a deer corpse on the side of the road, being gradually consumed by turkey vultures or other scavengers. It’s a sign that while once there were far fewer white tail deer in the region, today there are so many that they pose a danger to the region’s forests. One of the reasons for the rebound in population is that as farming was abandoned, forests quickly re-established themselves on the former farmland, creating the kind of habitat deer like. At the same time as the forests were coming back, practices of the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation (NAMWC) were taking hold in the Northeast and New York forests. According to Wikipedia, the NAMWC model was promoted by sportsmen who wanted to ensure that hunting and fishing opportunities would be preserved. The model “rests on two basic principles—fish and wildlife are for the non-commercial use of citizens, and should be managed such that they are available at optimum population levels forever.” Some are beginning to argue, however, that the model, which has lead to an overabundance of deer in too many places, is not necessarily the best one to maintain the health of the forests. In an article posted in August 2013 (blog.nature.org/science/2013/08/22/toomany-deer), three staff members of the Nature Conservancy expressed the impact of deer on forests this way, “In our opinion, no other threat to forested habitats is greater at this point in time—not

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lack of fire, not habitat conversion, not climate change. Only invasive exotic insects and disease have been comparable in magnitude. We can argue about which threat is more significant than another, but no one who walks the eastern forests today can deny the impact of deer to forest condition.” This has led to a debate in some quarters about possibly changing the way deer herds and forests are managed, and could possibly mean changes to NAMWC. Some are going so far as to suggest that part of the solution would be to allow the commercial hunting of the wild deer herd in New York State. On April 26, there was a symposium called “The Future of New York Forests at Risk: Working toward a Comprehensive Solution,” which included foresters, environmentalists and others interested in the issue. One of the attendees, Ryan Trapani, a certified arborist and deer steward with Catskill Forest Association (CFA), sent out a letter after the symposium, laying out some of the content from the event. In the letter he wrote, “It seems that the underlying conflict in managing deer is that we have an animal—which is owned in public trust—that is being paid for by private landowners, orchardists, farmers, forest industry, etc. on private land. In other words, those reaping the benefits are not paying for the costs of this publicly owned wildlife and its associated impacts, despite hunting fees. How can a private landowner more efficiently and sustainably address this issue? Perhaps more liberalized hunting seasons, hunting gear, rules, etc.? Perhaps freer markets or marketdiversification pertaining to forest management and hunting? Should ownership frameworks be dis-

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A deer ambles through the streets of Narrowsburg. cussed? In other countries, private landowners own the wildlife while numbers are controlled within some parameter by biologists (Sweden) with few problems. Some of these ideas are completely new to us and challenge NAMWC, but, at one point in time so was the NAMWC.” Trapani also announced CFA will be hosting The Growing Deer Debate at the

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Margaretville Central School on October 31 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. He wrote, “Some of the issues brought up at last Saturday’s symposium—e.g. regulated commercial deer hunting, recreational hunting, forest management and markets—will be discussed in more detail at this autumn’s event.”

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PA has most Lyme By FRITZ MAYER

ASHINGTON, DC — Pennsylvania has reported the highest number of Lyme disease cases for the past five years in a row. In 2013, there were about 86 cases reported in Wayne County and 39 in Pike County; the black-legged ticks that carry the disease are now found in all 67 counties in the state. Sen. Bob Casey (D-PA) said in a press release from April 30 that the disease is often underreported, and calls for increased funding for the, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to be used for Lyme disease surveillance. Casey has also created a Lyme disease information page on his website (www.casey.senate.gov/help/lyme-disease) to provide information to the public. He said, “As we enter the summer months, when Lyme risk is greatest, it is important to raise awareness among Pennsylvanians about the risk posed by tick-borne diseases… We need better surveillance for Lyme disease so that we have an accurate picture of how it affects Pennsylvanians. That is why I’m calling for more resources so that the CDC is better able to target prevention efforts and ensure that resources are available for the hardest-hit communities.” The incidence of the disease is growing. According to CDC, there were 4,981 cases of Lyme disease in the state in 2013. There were approximately 1,000 more cases reported in Pennsylvania in 2014 than in 2013, and the CDC estimates that only 10% of actual cases are reported. Research suggests that the warming climate is allowing the ticks that carry the disease to migrate into areas where they formerly were not found in large numbers, such as Canada and North Dakota. Further, warmer temperatures are extending the tick season, and allowing ticks to emerge weeks earlier in the season than in the past. The symptoms of the disease vary widely and can become quite serious, and treatment costs the U.S. healthcare system more than $1 billion annually. While sometimes treatment may be brief and not too expensive, according to a February study from Johns Hopkins School of Public Health, (tinyurl.com/lgp29s9) an estimated “ten to 20% of individuals may experience Post-Treatment Lyme Disease Syndrome (PTLDS) —a set of symptoms including fatigue, musculoskeletal pain, and neurocognitive complaints that persist after initial treatment.” The study says, “Lyme disease and the ongoing symptoms that may occur after initial antibiotic treatment represent a significant source of health care utilization and costs. These increased costs may have a considerable impact on overall health care spending in the United States. Extrapolating from the data, if we assume that… there are approximately 240,000–440,000 cases of Lyme disease annually [in the U.S.], and using our estimate of $2,968 greater annual health care costs for those diagnosed with Lyme disease, the total direct medical costs attributable to Lyme disease and PTLDS could be somewhere between $712 million - $1.3 billion each year.

Corrections The date printed for the Callicoon Tractor parade and Callicoon Fire Department Pancake Breakfast in our Innkeeper special section was incorrect. The correct date for both is Sunday, June 14. The publication for which Sandy Long received an award was misidentified in the editorial note at the end of our reprint of her Think on This column in the April 23 issue. The publication was the 2002 Literary Gazette issue with the theme “Ambiguity: The Essence of Wetlands,” which won the first place New York Press Association award that year, and for which she was the section editor.

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IN BRIEF Liberty residents to vote again on school capital project

Cast for Cash at second annual Lake Wallenpaupack fishing contest

ALBANY, NY — After listening to residents’ concerns following a referendum vote on a capital project for the Liberty Central School District in October 2014, district officials returned to the drawing board and came up with a $9.6 million plan that reduces the scope and cost of Phase Two proposed renovations, but in their view still serves the needs of health, safety and education of the district. On the ballot for the primary election on Tuesday, May 19, the Liberty Board of Education will propose a scaled-down version of the capital project referendum voters rejected. The amended proposal focuses on endof-life items, such as the high school’s deteriorating building envelope, which comprises the building’s exterior walls, roofing, foundations and windows. Also included are the high school’s gym bleachers, which do not meet current accessibility standards and have malfunctioning parts worn beyond repair. In addition, the ventilation, rigging and house lighting systems in the high school’s auditorium would also be renovated. The school’s art classrooms will also be renovated to make room for additional art storage and graphic design technology. Funded by state building aid and capital reserves, the project is expected to result in no impact in school tax rates in future years. The new project is $4 million less than the original proposal. For more information about the revised capital project, www.libertyk12.org/ CapitalProject/index.cfm.

HAWLEY, PA — The Lake Wallenpaupack Watershed Management District and Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau has announced the second annual Cast for Cash fishing contest on Lake Wallenpaupack. The contest runs from May 1 through September 30. This free contest is designed to promote the work done by the Watershed Management District to protect and improve clean water in Lake Wallenpaupack. Clean water provides the opportunity to have fun, enjoy recreational activities and catch big fish. This summer, the big fish could also bring anglers some big prizes. There are 80 fish of varying sizes and species tagged and released into Lake Wallenpaupack at various locations. Registered participants can win prizes valued from $100 to $5,000. There will also be sweepstakes drawings in June, July and August allowing more chances to win, even for those who don’t fish. You must be pre-registered to participate. For registration information, official rules and regulations and a list of this year’s prizes visit wallenpaupackwater shed.org/cast-for-cash.

Former pastor pleads guilty to incest MILFORD, PA — Norman Theodore Faux, age 55, of Lake Ariel, pled guilty on April 30 to one count of incest and one count of corruption of a minor. The incidents occurred during the period of January 1, 2011 to December 31, 2012 at the defendant’s home in Lake Ariel. At the guilty plea hearing, Faux admitted to performing oral sex on the victim, who was less than 18 years old at the time. The defendant used to be a United Methodist pastor in Lake Ariel and before that was a pastor in Lackawanna County. Faux faces a maximum penalty of up to 15 years in prison and up to a $35,000 fine. He will be required to register under Megan’s Law for the rest of his life. He will be sentenced on July 27 at 9 a.m. at the Wayne County Courthouse. District Attorney Janine Edwards declined any further comment at this time until after the sentencing.

Three dead in Ellenville crash ELLENVILLE, NY — There was a fatal motor vehicle accident at the intersection of Route 209 and Nevele Drive in the Town of Wawarsing on May 3. Seven occupants of a van, all members of a Seventh Day Adventist church in Brooklyn, had been attending a religious retreat at the Honors Haven Resort in Ellenville. A preliminary investigation revealed that as the van attempted to enter Route 209 from Nevele Drive, the driver failed to stop at a stop sign and was struck in the passenger side by a tractor trailer traveling on Route 209. As a result of the collision, passengers Miguel St Louis, 17, of Brooklyn, Ricadeau Anantua, 33, of Freeport, and Garry Edouard 48, of Wyandanch were killed. The driver of the van, Guepson Gue, 61, of Brooklyn and an additional passenger, Mario Esteverne Sr., 59, of North Elmont, were airlifted to Westchester Medical Center for treatment. The remaining two passangers of the van, Ariel Regis, 35, of Brooklyn and Mario Esteverne Jr., 16, of North Elmont, along with the driver of the tractor trailer, Tampie Adams, age 37, of Randleman, NC were transported by ambulance to Ellenville Hospital for treatment of minor injuries. It does not appear that drugs or alcohol played any role in the collision. MEMBER NYPA • MEMBER NNA

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Frein’s attorneys seek change of venue Motion specifies DA’s campaign materials By FRITZ MAYER

ILFORD, PA — Lawyers for accused cop killer Eric Frein have petitioned the court to have the case moved out of Pike County, saying their client can’t get a fair trial there. The motion filed by Michael Weinstein and William Ruzzo says that on May 1, District Attorney Ray Tonkin mailed some 4,500 fliers to Republican voters, with a picture of Frein who appears “bruised and bloody.” The complaint explains that Tonkin, who is being challenged in the Republican primary, cannot be trusted to prosecute Frein fairly, and the word “murderer” is used twice in the flier, as is

the word “murder,” “providing a clear indication that Eric Frein is guilty of murder without being tried, removing the cloak of innocence from the defendant and removing the burden of proof from the prosecution.” The complaint goes on to explain that Tonkin’s flier further contaminated the jury pool, which has already been subject in numerous television, radio, print and web reports about the shooting of the two police officers in Pike County. Along with asking for a change of venue, the motion also requests that the court order Tonkin not to use Frein’s name or likeness in any further campaign materials. Despite an enormous amount of evidence

against him generated in the high-profile manhunt for Frein last fall, including notes in which he appeared to spell out his motive for the shooting, Frein pleaded not guilty to various charges against him in January. Tonkin has said publicly that he will seek the death penalty in the case, and he called the motion for a change of venue a political stunt, which he will oppose. Tonkin is being challenged in the May 19 primary by Kelly Gaughan, a Milford-based attorContributed photo ney. Tonkin has stressed that he has prosecuted Eric Frein murderers while Gaughan has not; she has the endorsement of the Pennsylvania State Troopers Association and Tonkin does not.

Port Jervis sewer increases discussed By ANYA TIKKA

ORT JERVIS, NY — New sewer fees once again came up in the Port Jervis Common Council meeting on April 27, when several residents spoke against them during the public comments.

Wayne Kidney, a landlord, had prepared a statement about the amendment to the original resolution to establish sewer-use fees passed at a previous meeting. “My position tonight is to request that the March 9, 2015 resolution be repealed or reversed, and that the initial $54 sewer

use fee per property be revisited due to an inappropriate partial dispersal of those initial fees to the general fund account rather than to a sewer infrastructure dedicated account in its entirety.” Kidney also asserted that the amendment should have been on the agenda of a council meeting as an amendment to the local law, requiring a public hearing, instead of being passed in a closed executive council session after a regular meeting. “The people of this city need stability more than financial disturbance. Stability will contribute to progress for our city. An uncaring exploitation of the ability for young struggling families to survive in this community is a detriment to a brighter future for the City of Port Jervis itself.” He also said, “Nothing becomes more oppressive and unjust than a government that ignores the stability and futures of the people governed.” The amendment changes the sewer-use fee to be charged for each dwelling, putting pressure on landlords who end up paying the bills, although many of the landlords pass the costs onto their tenants. Mayor Kelly Decker took up the matter during his comment section of the meeting. He said of new sewer arrangement, “It calls for conservation, and landlords are responsible for that, no matter what.” He also addressed a proposed change to use meters to calculate water and sewer fees. “If we switch to metering, there’s going to be a three-month gap that we would have that missing income in the city. If you go on our website, that shows exactly what our balances are; we’re basically down to nothing. We have enough to pay one month’s worth of salaries in the city. That’s how bad it is. People think we just have money to spend. It’s really not that

way. It’s very difficult, very difficult not to cut the police department, and not to cut other departments. We’re in a transition from full-time jobs to part-time jobs. There’s a real issue that has to be recognized,” Decker said. He also said using taxes to pay sewer expenses would prevent city residents from getting tax rebate checks this year, because the cost would push the tax rate above the 2% property tax cap imposed by Albany, and residents in municipalities that tax above the 2% limit are not eligible for rebates. “I understand your disagreement with what we’ve done,” Decker said to Kidney. Decker said the city wanted to make it easier for businesses and seniors, and he wanted to set the rate at a stable rate that potentially will not have to be increased. Some council members spoke about the fees, explaining that they too are landlords. Frank Bell said to Kidney, “Wayne, I wasn’t happy with it at all either. But it was a necessary thing. We’ve got to fix the sewers, we’ve got to get money from somewhere. I had to raise my rents. The mayor took a lot of the wind out my sails with some of the information he gave.” Currently, water rates are charged per apartment, he said, and the charges to Kidney are on a per-apartment basis, so the law was followed. Council member Stan Siegel suggested that if something comes up in executive session, those present should be advised there might be a vote after the session, and anyone was welcome to wait for it. Council member Gerard Oney agreed with Siegel, and suggested putting the item on the next meeting’s agenda as well. “I think it’s fair,” he said.

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Madame Fortuna opens on Main Street By ISABEL BRAVERMAN

ARROWSBURG, NY — Allison Ward is like your cool older sister whose closet you constantly want to raid; and now, that’s exactly what you can do. Ward recently opened her studio and showroom, Madame Fortuna, at 25 Main St. (in the mews). The store offers Ward’s handmade jewelry plus vintage clothing, beauty products from Golden Potion and “other amazing things that I find on my treasure-hunting trips.” Ward has been making jewelry for 10 years, and it all started when she made herself a necklace to remind her of the love she has for the city of New Orleans, where she lived for many years. (She is originally from Memphis, TN). After that, she made one for her friend, and from there it just took off. Now she has an extensive jewelry collection and makes her goods with found trinkets like small pocket knives, or watches, and creates collections based on an idea, like her Adventure line.

Ward says the clothing in her store is what “the Madame Fortuna woman would wear with the jewelry.” Ward has been shopping at thrift stores and flea markets since a young age and says, “I can’t not buy vintage, and that’s become an issue when I don’t have an outlet.” Now she has the perfect outlet for her treasures; the small studio and store houses antique furniture to display jewelry and artwork, antique rugs, a comfortable green velvet couch, a changing room, and a custommade mural painted by an artist friend. It’s the place Ward wants people to come and hang out. She said it will be like a salon and plans on holding special events there. Ward owned a vintage clothing store in Brooklyn for many years, called “Fortuna.” She said that is where she met many of her best friends, so she is excited to now open a store in Narrowsburg and bring old friends and new together in the space. Ward and her husband moved to the area to raise their son after living in New York City for many years. She decided

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Allison Ward stands outside her new jewelry studio and showroom, Madame Fortuna, in Narrowsburg, NY.

to open Madame Fortuna (she added “Madame” to the name because she is “the lady of the house” and it also creates a “magical vibe”) on Narrowsburg’s Main Street because “it is a street full of amazing independent business owners” and it’s known as a shopping destination. In recent years, she worked from home and had her studio in a guest bedroom. “I wanted to go to work, I didn’t want to go upstairs,” she said. For now, her store hours are Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. or by appointment, which Ward gladly welcomes. You can even bring in your own heirlooms and she will create custom-made jewelry for you. Ward gets excited to help customers pick out the perfect piece of jewelry, and pair it with a curated vintage clothing selection. She said her pieces “always manage to find the right people.” For more information, call Madame Fortuna at 845/252-7327.

Earth Day in Hawley By ANYA TIKKA

AWLEY, PA — The Downtown Hawley Partnership and The Pike/Wayne Conservation Partnership organized the second annual Hawley Earth Fest on the Earth Day weekend April 24 to 26. The main activities took place in Bingham Park on Saturday, where visitors came dressed up in their favorite animal or plant costumes to take place in the Species Parade. Sunday was reserved for visitors to explore the many trails in the area on their own. Activities included mask making at Hawley Library, and there was a last-minute costume station near the park on the morning of the parade. Face painting was offered by the Wallenpaupack Art Club. Organizer Jenna Mauder, an educator at the Lacawac Sanctuary and Field Station, said 35 people took part in the parade. “We hope the event continues to grow. We’d love for this Earth Day celebration to one day shut down Main Street in Hawley for a big parade. We encourage Scouts and youth groups to create large, non-motorized “floats,” she said. She said, “Hawley’s Bingham Park is a great place to hold this

Raptors like this owl were part of the show.

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Kids dress up for the Species Parade at the Earth Day festivities in Hawley.

event.” She said the overall atmosphere was festive, with baseball and softball games, and playing in the CJR Memorial Playground. Many got excited seeing live raptors, Mauder said. “A porcupine even did somersaults!” Participation in the parade was free. This year’s top three winners in the sponsored costume contest received one of the following packages: a $50 gift certificate to Ehrhardt’s Waterfront and a family pass to Close Encounter with Live Birds of Prey, hosted by Lacawac Sanctuary; a dinner and a show at Woodloch Resort and two seats on Delaware Highlands Conservancy’s eagle-viewing bus trip; a one-night stay at the Ledges Hotel, and a family pass to the Audubon Society’s environmental craft festival. Other kids took home Costa’s Family Fun Park passes and a free ice cream coupon to Joe and Lorenzo’s Pizza. Mauder said, “We hope families enjoy the outdoors. Winters are long in Northeast Pennsylvania and this event comes just in time to kick off the last quarter of the school year before summer.”

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A fire in the Town of Mamakating broke out on May 3.

Fire on Shawangunk Ridge By FRITZ MAYER

UMMITVILLE, NY — Firefighters from Orange and Sullivan counties battled a blaze on Shawangunk Ridge near the small hamlet of Summitville in Sullivan County on May 3. About 30 acres of forest had been destroyed by Sunday evening, and the fire had grown to be nearly a mile long. A helicopter from the New York State Police was used to drop water on the flames. Officials believe that the fire was started by a resident who was burning rubbish on his property in violation of a burn ban in place from March 16 through May 14.

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Damascus supervisor explains proposed road A couple of residents don’t want new road

By FRITZ MAYER

AMASCUS TOWNSHIP, PA — Jurgenson Road off River Road in Damascus Township is a steep, narrow dirt road, with a sharp drop-off at one point. Steven Adams, vice chairman of the board of supervisors, wants to build a new road, and the five homeowners who live on it would be able to access their homes that way. A couple of residents in the area have called The River Reporter to say they are opposed to building a new road, which they say would be much more expensive than fixing the existing one. Adams said that a 180-foot section of Jurgensen Road was built on a retaining wall constructed of railroad ties and stone, and that though physically it could be fixed, there are a number of other issues that would prevent

that from happening. During a phone interview, Adams said the township can’t fix the road because in order to fix it, the road would need to be closed for a lengthy amount of time. He said Pennsylvania law does not allow a road to be closed that long, because emergency vehicles need to be able to get to the homes on the road, and homeowners need to able to get to their homes. He said that in order to fix the existing road, the county would need to purchase at least four of the homes, and that would be prohibitively expensive. He further said that if work were done near some of the homes, there was a real possibility for them to be damaged. He said the foundation of one home is located so close to the railroad ties, excavation work there would be nearly impossible without damaging the house. Adams also said complications include the fact that

Fixing Wayne roads this summer By DAVID HULSE

ONESDALE, PA — Combine Congressional hand wringing that the National Highway Trust Fund is running out of money with recent years’ similar complaints of funding shortfalls from PennDOT, and you get a lean 2015 summer highway repair program. PennDOT Region 4 officials recently held a program for county officials to break the news. Wayne County Commissioners’ Chair Brian Smith attended the April meeting. “Generally, there are less federal funds and more is coming from the state, but overall funding is flat,” he said. PennDOT officials asked the area commissioners to lobby “to move the feds for a bigger piece of the pie in moving forward,” Smith said. According to Wayne County’s Comprehensive Plan, “There are 1,400 miles of public road in Wayne County. This includes 672 miles of borough/township roads and 727 miles of state highway. Of that 727 miles, this year PennDOT plans surface work on a total of just over 86 miles, half of which is “department force,” to be completed in addition to normal maintenance work such as minor bridge repairs, replacement of damaged guiderails and brush trimming work.

Some of the projects The larger of these projects include 8.38 miles of SR 3031 (Hoadley’s Road) from the Honesdale area in Texas, through Cherry Ridge and Paupack townships to

its junction with SR 590; 5.26 miles of SR 670 from Belmont Corner in Mount Pleasant Twp. to Orson in Preston Twp.; 4.79 miles of SR 3002 and SR 3003 in Sterling Twp. between SR 191 and Lackawanna County; 4.41 miles of SR 3024 (Old Tannery Road) from SR 3024 in Cherry Ridge through South Canaan Twp. to the SR 247 junction in Lake Twp.; and 3.16 miles of SR 4021 (Pleasant Mt. Dr.) from Mount Pleasant to the SR 247 junction in Clinton Twp. One of the eight contracted construction efforts is the “betterment” of U.S. Route 6 in Texas Twp., addition of a third lane between the SR 652 junction and the SR 2009 intersection. Of seven contracted resurfacing projects, the larger include the length of SR 590 (just over 17 miles) between Wilsonville and Lackawanna County; SR 652 from Darbytown west for 3.3 miles; some 8.11 miles of SR 670 north from Honesdale, through Bethany to SR 4017 in Mount Pleasant; 6.47 miles of SR 191 from Honesdale south into Cherry Ridge; and 7.12 miles of SR 4014 (Maple Grove Rd.) between Scott Center and SR 191 in Buckingham Twp. The state will also undertake work on nine Wayne bridges, including two carrying SR1018 over Equinunk Creek in Manchester Twp., the SR4033 bridge over Shehawken Creek in Buckingham, the SR2007 bridge over Holbert Creek in Berlin, the SR 4017 bridge over West Dyberry Creek in Dyberry; the Canaan Township Rd. 450 bridge over Keen’s Pond; and the Palmyra Township Road 367 bridge over Middle Creek.

there is an eagle’s nest next near the spot that needs to be repaired. He also said there are power and phone lines that would need to be relocated. The new road proposed by Adams would come on an existing right-of-way, which extends from Conklin Hill Road, and a section would run through property formerly owned by Carol and Frank Kay, who were killed last June in a gas explosion at their home on River Road. The property is now owned by the Kays’ sons. When the new road is built, the existing road would be turned over to the homeowners and if they chose to maintain it, that would be up to them. Adams said, “That road might stay pretty decent for a long time, but if you’ve got fuel trucks, and other heavy trucks going up and down, we can’t take that kind of risk.”

The problem with ‘zestimates’ Sullivan properties ill-served by Zillow By FRITZ MAYER

ARROWSBURG, NY — Search for news stories about “zestimates” and it’s easy to find a bunch of them. What is a zesitmate? It’s an estimate of the value of a home listed for sale, and shown on the website Zillow. And for Klaus Diestal, who has owned a home on Cackletown Road in Narrowsburg for about 10 years, the zestimate for his house isn’t worth the bandwidth it’s delivered on. In the 10 years that Diestal has owned the home, which sits on 14 acres, he’s gutted and completely renovated it at a cost that he estimates to be about $240,000. He listed the property at $215,000, but the zestimate shown on the Zillow website is $159,000. A homeowner is supposed to be able to have an impact on the zestimate by updating information about the home. Diestal said this is not as easy as it sounds. He said the site informed him that because his house was listed with a real estate agent, only the agent could update the information about his house. His agent said the site required that only the owner could update information about the house. So how does the website come up with its zestimtes? According to a February 27 press releases, “Zillow calculates zestimates for 100 million U.S. homes using a sophisticated and proprietary algorithm that incorporates millions of data points from public record and user-submitted data. Since 2006, Zillow’s community of

users has updated more than 50 million homes, significantly enhancing Zillow’s living database of all U.S. homes and adding rich data beyond what is available anywhere else.” Yet, despite those “millions of data points,” by the company’s own admission some zestimates are better than others. The site has a rating system for the effectiveness and accuracy of the zestimates for many locations in the United States ranging from four stars to one star. In some locations, such as Cincinnati, OH the zestimates get four stars. In Sullivan County, however, the zestimates get just one star. A one-star rating, means the zestimates are based on “tax assessor’s value, or unable to compute.” Since the market value of most residencies in Sullivan County is much higher than the assessed value, by Zillow’s own definition, zestimates for homes in Sullivan are pretty much meaningless. Zillow did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Dietal is convinced that they also negatively impact a homeowner’s effort to sell his or her property. He said a woman he was acquainted with in the area was in the market for a home, but she refused to look at his because she considered it overpriced because of the zestimate. Dietal said he recently added a second bathroom to the home, and within 10 days of putting it back on the market, he had an offer and now has a buyer lined up. But he still considers Zillow to be a negative factor in the sale of homes in Sullivan County.

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REFLECTIONS

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

By Jonathan Charles Fox

Mysteryland 2015: What’s in it for us?

ometimes, the clichés are true. “What goes around, comes around,” echoed in my head as I made my way to Bethel Woods last year to check out the music festival known as Mysteryland. I’d never heard of it, but learned that it was part of a series of electronic music festivals held by the Netherlands-based promoter ID&T. Begun in 1993, the event has grown exponentially since its inception, and it is now billed as the longest-running experience of its kind. Having chosen Bethel Woods to expand its fan base to the U.S. seemed clever, since the three-day party was slated to be epic, and planned to honor the granddaddy of them all, the world-famous Woodstock Music and Art Fair that put White Lake, Bethel and Sullivan County on the map in 1969. I’d heard rumors of neighbors worrying about the show. Some folks were concerned about the noise. Others feared that our towns would be overpopulated with new-age hippies, bent on destruction. Still more acknowledged that while Bethel Woods would surely profit, they doubted that the community would share in the wealth. My first contact with promoters was well in advance of the onslaught, at the Allyson Whitney Foundation 5k walk/run held each year in Kauneonga Lake, NY, where a small band of Mysteryland volunteers was working their way through town, planting flowers and helping out with the fundraiser. I learned that community involvement and helping to “spruce up” the locations they are about to visit is traditional and common practice for each festival held. This year, more than 100 volunteers arrived in Sullivan County last week, to present a $10,000 donation to the Bethel Local Development Corporation and to spend the day raking leaves, readying garden beds and cleaning the pool in the Bethel Town park as part of Mysteryland’s “10,000 Hours” project, designed to give back to the community hosting the festival. The young folks I chatted with that day were “more

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than excited” to have the opportunity to visit and had “great respect” for the history of the county leading up to Mysteryland’s first foray to this country. “We don’t want to tear the place down, like some folks might think,” one of the volunteers said. “We want to build it up.” Weeks in advance, construction crews arrived, hiring many local residents to assist in the massive undertaking of transforming the grounds of Bethel Woods into the stunning “art installation” that Mysteryland is known for. Tents, stages, outbuildings, temporary facilities, ticket offices and amazing structures began to appear, but not before the advance, on-site staff spent tens of thousands of dollars locally to make it all happen. The first wave of visiting workers spent their hardearned dollars on lodging, food, gas and incidentals in anticipation of the world’s largest slumber party’s arrival. Before the first sleeping bags were unrolled, reservations began flooding in to every nook and cranny of the Upper Delaware River region as the camping permits flowed. There was to be camping on the grounds, but limited, and as I traveled the region, I heard that our own local campsites were filling fast… and then, sold out. “Great!” I thought, “more money staying right here in our own backyard. I hope there’s no trouble, because this could be a win/win.” And so, by all accounts, it was. With a median age of 22, these kids were by no means “dirty hippies,” and I ran into them everywhere I went. In our local diners and restaurants, freshly tie-dyed youngsters were seated, excited to be here, polite to a fault and clean, very clean. Some had traveled from distant lands, some had driven in from nearby, but I saw no hitchhikers. And all I encountered were spending money, not just at Mysteryland on the grounds at Bethel Woods, but in my neck of the woods—and yours. Oh sure, there were complaints, but few and far between, which paved the way for their return—and rest assured, they are coming back. Once again, Memorial Day weekend will see our local businesses busy with visitors as usual. But this time they’re bringing more friends who have heard all about us, informing a new generation of what we who live here have known all along: Sullivan County is a great place to visit and a better one to leave your dollars in. Woodstock=Mysteryland? As the cliché says: “Everything old is new again.” Y’all come back now, you hear. [Mysteryland 2015 is returning to the original site of the Woodstock Music Festival—now known as Bethel Woods Center for the Arts—on Memorial Day Weekend, May 22 to 25. For more information on tickets, reservations and camping, visit www. mysterylandus.com.]

QUOTE OF THE WEEK “We are stardust We are golden And we've got to get ourselves Back to the garden.” Bed Rock

—Joni Mitchell (lyrics to “Woodstock”)

Ruby and Guccini will make Pike more prosperous Having known Dave Ruby and Steve Guccini for 20-plus years, I know their commitment to the people of Pike County. With Dave and Steve working as one team, these two leaders will bring new and long lasting businesses to Pike County as commissioners. Their many years of service to the people of Pike County has been proven by their commitments: Dave as a first responder and Steve as an advocate for our children. Dave is a local business leader and involved in many other civic organizations. Steve has worked with the Pike County judicial system for many years and was the first team leader of the Pike County Child Abuse Task Force. Both are men of honor and integrity. They have both taken leadership roles in every organization that they have been involved in. They will do what it takes to make Pike County more prosperous and business-friendly for all. John Clader Blooming Grove, PA

Supporting Ruby and Guccini It is time for leadership in Pike County, and we support Dave Ruby and Steve Guccini. Reading the news and letters to the editors, one would assume that most of us are divided along political party lines. However, many may actually be like us: we vote for people, especially in local elections, not parties. We have been registered at one time or another in both parties. We have an opportunity for fresh faces and change in our county government. We want to take it. We are fortunate to have an excellent group of candidates, all with fine qualities and differing backgrounds. To us, Ruby and Guccini stand out as an excellent team, with complementary skills and backgrounds, and the more we hear, the more we like them. Ed and Kathe Brannon Milford, PA

School as community center If there was ever a place where a small school can thrive, it’s right here in our own wonderful community. Blessed with talented, generous, hardworking people, we can accomplish so much if we join our hearts and minds. We have all the ingredients. We just need a leader to blend them together. That’s why I’m running for the Eldred School Board. My vision is something like the Little Red Schoolhouse, a place at the center of our community where we all come together to create something amazing. Over the past several weeks, I’ve met hundreds of people who are just waiting for an invitation to join in: parents, teachers, students, senior citizens, weekenders, artists, musicians, athletes, coaches, historians, contractors, business owners, clergy, former board members and elected officials. I will welcome this diverse group of willing contributors with open arms and humility. My election will signify a “Grand Re-Opening.” Let’s open the floodgates and release the countless brilliant ideas that have been pent up far too long behind a wall of preconceived hostilities and misunderstanding. In my view, what unites us is so much greater than what divides us. If you share my vision for Eldred’s bright future, I respectfully and humbly ask for your vote on Tuesday, May 19. Brian Siegel Barryville, NY Continued on page 7

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By Cass Collins

MY VIEW

Two Worlds

By Anthony Waldron

A winning approach to the drug problem

ike County’s drug problem has gotten worse over the last 10 years. Heroin and Oxycontin, as well as other powerful pain pills, are readily available, in addition to other illegal drugs. Unfortunately, this problem has not been properly addressed by community leaders. That is one reason why I am supporting Steve Guccini and Dave Ruby for Pike County commissioners in the Democratic primary on May 19. Both candidates have seen these issues first hand: Steve as a prosecutor, defense counsel, guardian for abused and neglected children and a family law mediator; and Dave as a long-time member of the Milford Fire Company and first responder. Both candidates are advocates for a drug court, which gives a person the chance to deal with their addiction in a controlled program and, if they are successful, avoid going to jail. It is designed for non-violent offenders, and a participant’s progress is closely monitored by the court. It can help break the cycle of addiction and save money at the same time by avoiding the costs of incarceration. Most drug addicts and alcoholics are not bad people; they have a disease that needs to be treated and then controlled for the

rest of their lives. Criminal punishment has not been effective in addressing their real problem, which is why they are often repeat offenders. Intervention can often save lives, keep the prison population down and keep families together, if the addict is given the chance. I know from personal experience, as I am a recovering alcoholic and drug addict with over 35 years of continuous sobriety. With the help of another lawyer, I avoided a criminal record and getting disbarred by going into rehab. As a result of that intervention, I have been blessed with a wonderful family and a good career. For 27 years, I have served on the State Bar Association’s Lawyer Assistance Committee and just recently stepped down as its chairman. The committee educated the PA Supreme Court and other lawyers on the benefits of treatment, and in 2006 the PA Supreme Court formally recognized the benefit of drug courts. For more of Guccini and Ruby’s ideas and platform, visit www.RubyGuccini.com. Please vote on May 19 and encourage your family and friends to get to the polls, too. [Tony Waldron is the campaign chairman for Steve Guccini and Dave Ruby.]

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Smart voting at ECS The current Eldred Central School District (ECS) board candidate running for re-election is attempting to promote his financial responsibility. I say, if anyone has shown financial responsibility over the past five years, it has been the voters. The people voted down Proposition 3 (repair reserve) in May 2010, and a second time at a December vote the same year. My interest was piqued. Even the “student concert” strategy did not overcome the wisdom of the people. I started looking at the auditor’s reports, and found that for the previous couple of budgets, income had not all been spent, and surpluses were generated and hoarded by the board (in opposition to state law concerning fund balances). So instead of the board going to the voters first to ask for the money, they were saying “we already have your money, now we want to transfer and spend it.” The voters did not buy it.

By the May budget vote in 2011, the $2 million in surplus funds had made its way into the regular budget, but the $18 million budget was voted down by 15 votes. Against the advice of its superintendent and business manager, the board went to an austerity budget, thereby lowering the budget to $16 million just as the 2% tax levy increase was about to take effect. The next three votes were passed as they did not exceed the tax levy cap. In December 2014, the board tried to pass a $5.6 million capital facilities plan. It was stomped 71% to 29%. A loss of enrollment is causing a loss of state aid and a transference of costs to the taxpayers. You can buy what Jamie Burns and the board are trying to sell, or you can continue to vote informed with intelligence. Three more quality votes and you will once again be proud to live in the Eldred Central School District. Parents and children will come, state aid will come and your property values will increase. Or not—vote Brian Siegel! Paul A Clark Jr. Barryville, NY

his is a story of a young man who lives in two worlds. You probably live in one of them and don’t even know there is another conjoined. Julio is Venezuela-born and Glen Spey-raised. As a boy, his parents sent him to Catholic school in Port Jervis. He played Little League there. Later, he graduated from Eldred High School. He has a master’s degree in economics from Hunter College. Every week since he graduated from Hunter with honors, he has sent out resumes seeking employment in the field of finance. Many times he has made it to a second round of interviews. In the interim, he has worked as a cook at Gerard’s River Grill in Narrowsburg, NY. Last year, he joined the board of NACL Theatre and volunteered his time as the local non-profit’s treasurer. When the job of general manager of NACL was funded through a grant, he applied and was interviewed. Julio and my son Conor refer to themselves as “brothers from another mother.” When Julio went to Hunter, we invited him to fill the empty nest that was our daughter’s room in the city. We jokingly refer to Julio as ‘the good son,” always willing to help out. A year younger than Conor and a year older than our daughter, he is the middle child in our family and an “only” in his own close-knit family. He claims the best traits of both. Recently, while he was waiting to hear about the job at NACL, he agreed to pick up Conor from the train station in Port Jervis. He arrived at the station at 12 noon on a weekday. The station was empty. As he waited, he took two empty bottles from the back of our beat-up old station wagon and took them to the recycling bin on the platform. As he deposited the second bottle, having been in the station less than five minutes, a marked police car pulled in and an officer approached him. Julio, everpolite, said, “Hello.” “It was clear he was there for me,” he told me later. The officer asked who he was and why he was there. Julio answered he was there to pick up a friend. The officer said he had “gotten a call about a Latino man in a gray sweatshirt who was yelling in the parking lot.” “Nope,” said Julio. “I wasn’t yelling. It’s noon, no reason to yell.” “We have video of you going into cars,” the officer told him. Julio said he had gone into his car. The officer asked him to show him the car, the keys, the registration and his license. As he did, another police car came speeding into the lot, its lights flashing. Soon, another officer circled the station wagon. Then Julio heard a radio crackle. “Suspect has no warrants,” a voice said. Officer #1 asked if he had anything illegal on him. “No, sir,” replied Julio. He was asked to empty his pockets, then he was frisked, his hands up, facing the car. “How did you feel?” I asked him later. “Humiliated,” he answered. While he was being searched, the train arrived. Julio didn’t even hear it. His head was rushing with blood. He was aware of people streaming past him now, watching him. He saw Conor in the distance, the last off the train. Conor approached and said, “What’s going on?” Julio replied, “Oh, I’m just a suspicious Latino at the train station.” He was angry now, fueled by humiliation, but he tried to be cool, even as his face flushed. Officer #1 said, “Oh, no, no, we had a call, and we had to come and investigate,” downplaying the encounter. “May we leave?” Julio inquired. As they pulled away from the station there was silence between the two. Conor broke it, saying something about being angry, Julio told me. Julio’s head was in a fog. “I just wanted to get out of there. It’s what shock is like... fight or flight…traumatic…” he said later. At the time he just said, “At least I didn’t get shot.” Later he texted his mom, who said, “Well, it took you 26 years to really feel racism.” His dad advised him to file a complaint. I sent him a copy of an ACLU pamphlet about his rights. The next day he got a call about the job at NACL. He was hired. He told the artistic director he had just had the “worst day of my life and the best day of my life,” all in 24 hours. That’s what it’s like to live in two worlds at once, I suppose.

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COMMUNITY CURRICULUM

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LIBERTY, NY— There will be a Master Food Preserver Certification program on May 19, 20 and 21, offered by Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County (CCESC). The three-day workshop runs from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. each day in the new Entrepreneurial and Teaching (EaT) Kitchen of its Gerald J. Skoda Extension Education Center on 64 Ferndale-Loomis Rd. Judy Price and Katherine Humphrey, Cornell Cooperative Extension Home Food Preservation experts, will guide participants through hands-on demonstrations of all food preservation methods recommended by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The training will include experience in hot-water bath and pressure canning, gelled products and pickling, freezing and drying, and more. Pre- and post-testing as well as evening study are necessary. Program graduates will earn a certificate of participation, the first step in becoming a certified CCESC Master Food Preserver volunteer. Cost is $375 per person and includes instruction, a 265-page handbook, and lunch each day. Space is limited and preregistration with non-refundable payment is required by May 11. Email srb46@ cornell.edu, call 845/292-6180 or visit www.sullivancce.org.

PORT JERVIS, NY — Tim Sohn, founder of Sohn Social Media Solutions, will present “Grow Your Business with Facebook Advertising” on Tuesday, May 19, from 6 to 7:30 pm., at Port Jervis Public Library. Business owners and employees will learn many of the ways to target Facebook ads, including increasing the reach of Facebook business page posts, getting more Facebook likes, driving traffic to business websites, increasing attendance at events, getting people to claim offers, reach people at local businesses, and more. Sohn will also provide attendees with examples of businesses already using Facebook ads. The cost is $35. Pre-registration is required by Monday, May 18. To sign up, visit www.SohnSocialMediaSolutions. com, and click on “Facebook Classes.”

PORT JERVIS, NY — The Public Computer Center (The Hub) at the Port Jervis Free Library is pleased to announce that it will host Susan Beecher, director of the Port Jervis/Deerpark Humane Society, who will present a program for everyone who is considering adopting a pet, on Saturday, May 9 from 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon at the library, 138 Pike St. Beecher will discuss what it means to be a good pet parent, the costs associated with having a pet dog or cat, and the importance of pre-selecting a veterinarian. You will learn how to understand your pet’s actions and guidelines for proper pet care. Although you cannot take one of the shelter pets home with you on that day, if while you are there you feel you can make the commitment to be a good pet parent and fall in love with one of the special guests, you may complete an application to start the shelter’s review process. Reservations can be made by emailing thehub@portjervislibrary.org or calling 845/772-7586.

Meetings on Liberty school district budget

DAMASCUS, PA — SEEDS (Sustainable Energy Education and Development Support) will present a forum on green cleaning, “How and Why to clean your home/body without harsh chemicals,” on Tuesday, May 12 at the Damascus Township Community Center; 60 Conklin Hill Rd. at 9 p.m. The workshop will demonstrate how to make your own home and body cleaning products, how to avoid harsh chemicals, and how to know which natural ingredients actually are not harmful. Door prizes will be given away. Janet Brown, founder of Green Leaf Cleaning, will share cleaning recipes and tips with a focus on sustainability; Carl J. Milks, MD, a board-certified allergist, will discuss how indoor air quality is adversely affected by many of the modern everyday products we buy and use; and Gudrun Feigl of Mount Pleasant Herbary will demonstrate household uses for herbs and spices. Registration is encouraged, but not required. Call 570/245–1256 or email jocelyn@seedsgroup.net. Visit seedsgroup.net to join our newsletter list .

On meditation and psychology BEACH LAKE, PA — Deborah Chandler, Ph.D. will speak on meditation and psychology at the service of the Upper Delaware Unitarian Universalist Fellowship at 10:15 a.m. on Sunday, May 10 at the Berlin Township Community Center. Meditation is a method for getting to know our selves. Psychology is a method for clearing the obstacles to this knowledge. Chancler will explore the dynamic relationship between these two methods. She is a licensed psychologist in private practice in South Fallsburg, NY who has been practicing meditation since 1981. Conversation and refreshments will follow the program. For directions see www.uduuf.org/directions.

Alice Doeinck Jones of Eldred, NY passed away on April 30, 2015 in Orange Park, FL. She was 96. A private service will be held for the family. Memorial contributions can be made to Sylvan Liebla American Legion Ambulance, P.O. Box 63, Eldred, NY 12732.

Krystina (Krysia) Ann KotasBreslin Krystina (Krysia) Ann Kotas-Breslin of North Branch, NY, loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, friend and RN, passed away on April 17, 2015. Memorial services will be held at St. Mary’s in Obernburg, NY at 12 noon on Saturday, May 16.

Henry F. “Hank” Reimer Henry F. “Hank” Reimer of Hortonville, NY died Wednesday, April 29, 2015 at Roscoe Regional Rehab & RHCF. He was 88. Firematic services by the Hortonville Volunteer Fire Department were held on Saturday, May 2, the funeral service was held at Stewart-Murphy Funeral Home, 34 Upper Main St., Callicoon. Burial will be in the Hortonville Cemetery. Memorial Contributions can be made to the Hortonville Volunteer Fire Department or to the Upper Delaware Ambulance Corps.

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LIBERTY, NY — On May 19, Liberty Central School District voters will consider a $42.9 million budget proposal for 2015-16 that carries no tax levy increase. Voters will also consider a scaled-down capital project and elect three out of four candidates to fill three open seats on the Liberty Board of Education. Residents will have several opportunities to learn more about the revised Phase II capital project at a public presentation conducted by superintendent of schools Dr. Bill Silver on Tuesday, May 12 at 6:15 p.m. and on Thursday, May 14 at 6:15 p.m. inside the high school lobby. Dr. Silver will be available to answer residents’ questions on May 12 and May 14 prior to the start of the high school and middle school spring concerts. The capital project page on the district’s website has been updated to reflect the revised project: www.libertyk12.org/ CapitalProject/index.cfm. Information on the district’s proposed budget for the 2015-16 school year is available at www. libertyk12.org/Budget/index.cfm.

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Kindergarten registration will be May 11 and 12 . If your child will be 5 years old before December 1, 2015, please call the school at 845-482-4610 ext. 2158 to make an appointment. Information needed at the time of the call is the child’s name, date of birth, parent/guardians names, mailing address and phone number. After the appointment is made, a packet of information will be mailed to you to complete and return at registration time. Pre-Kindergarten registration will be May 18th and 19th. We have only one pre-kindergarten class for students who show developmental delays on the testing. The class will consist of 15 students. If your child will be 4 years old before September 1, 2015, please call the school at 845-482-4610 ext. 2158 to make an appointment. Information needed at the time of the call is the child’s name, date of birth, parent/guardians names, mailing address and phone number. After the appointment is made, a packet of information will be mailed to you to complete and return at registration time.

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COCHECTON

By Grace Johansen

͸Ͷͷͻ Spring Clean up Town of Cochecton residents, May ͷͼ & May ͷͽ, ͸Ͷͷͻ, from Ϳ AM - ͸:ͺͻ PM.. Items may be brought to the Cochecton Town Hall, ͷͷͼ CR ͷͷͼ, Lake Huntington, NY. Acceptable items include: Household junk, Paint or tar cans must be empty and dry. Bulky waste (furniture, mattresses, carpets, etc.) Iron pipes must be cut to ͺ foot lengths. Drums and tanks must be empty and cut open or crushed. NO commercial dumping. NO Tires. NO yard waste, leaves, stumps, roots or rocks NO full or partially full cans of paint, petroleum products, pesticides or hazardous wastes, or propane tanks. NO household garbage or commercial wastes of any kind NO Computers/monitors, Television sets (all display types) NO Fluorescent Bulbs/Lamps. “This program is made possible by the Sullivan County Legislature along with the Division of Public Works and Solid Waste”; and the Town of Cochecton.

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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.

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

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

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.

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One pickup truck per household is allowed. Tusten residents only.

No electronic scrap (computers, monitors, TV sets or fluorescent lamps) will be accepted. No pipes or metal objects over four (4) feet in length. Please cut to proper size for recycling. No refrigeration and air conditioning units will be accepted. No fuel tanks, oil drums or propane tanks will be accepted. No full or partially full cans of paint, petroleum products, pesticides or any other hazardous wastes. No brush, yard wastes, bags of leaves, stumps or rocks. No tires. No household garbage or commercial wastes of any kind. No commercial entities.

left of the bridge were removed, as the approaches to New York had to be changed with construction of the first metal bridge, built in 1899, and then the current bridge in 1953. 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.

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11. ONE (1) PASS PER HOUSEHOLD PER PICKUP TRUCK.

Town of Tusten Clean Up Day May 16 Rules are as follows: Materials must be separated into the following categories: a) Appliances & Scrap Metal (washers, dryers, stoves, water heaters, pipes, etc.) b) Construction & Demolition Debris & Bulky Wastes (furniture, mattresses, carpets, etc.)

FROM THE TOWN OF LUMBERLAND TOWN CLERK’S OFFICE DURING REGULAR OFFICE HOURS: 9 AM TO 3 PM – MONDAY - FRIDAY

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

Clean Up Day will be held: May 16 from 9am – 2pm at the Tusten Highway Barn on Rt. 97 in the area of the old transfer station.

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ere is a picture, viewed from the New York side, of the old covered bridge at Narrowsburg, NY. Built in 1848 the bridge measured 250 feet long. The road leading from the bridge on the Pennsylvania side made a sharp turn to the right and then forked with River Road continuing to the right, and the fork on the left going past the Murray home seen here in upper center. The Murray house later became the Methodist Home for assisted living. The buildings on the

By Eileen Hennessy

t’s getting to be the busy time of the year, great being out and about seeing people enjoying the sunshine. Ethel Hulse and her daughters Gloria and Nancy took a trip to Cortland, NY for the funeral of her niece, Marion Kennedy Halpin, who back in the day was owner of Kennedy’s Corner. I saw Judy Posniack and her family out in Angelina’s on the Hill. They were up for the weekend getting the house ready for the summer. On Thursday, May 14, the Woman’s Community Club of Cochecton will sponsor a bus trip to Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs. The cost is $35 per person (of which you receive $25 back for slots play and $5 for food). The bus will leave at 9 a.m. from the Catholic church parking lot in Lake Huntington and at 9:15 from the library parking lot in Narrowsburg. The Sullivan West Student Council is sponsoring a clothing fundraiser at the high school in Lake Huntington (see page 10). On Saturday, May 16, The Grover Hermann Hospital Auxiliary and Catskill Regional Medical Center are hosting their annual Health & Children’s Craft Fair

from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Rain or shine. Preorder Boomer’s famous barbeque chicken dinner by May 9, $10 per person. There will be lots of fun for kids with contests and raffles. Free screening for blood pressure, cholesterol, glucose and hearing. If you are interested in being a vendor, call Dottie Schlegel 845/932-8487. On Saturday, May 16, right after the 4:30 mass, the Knights of Columbus will hold a German dinner at Holy Cross Church St. Joseph Hall in Callicoon. The cost is $12 for adults, $7 for kids, children under seven, free. For more information call Grand Knight Teddy Laffin 845/252-3630. Save the date: on Saturday, July 11, the Lake Huntington Fire Company will hold its Fireman’s Field Day. For more information on being a vendor, call 845/932-8444. Best of luck to The Lake Huntington Fire Company with your new fire truck. Congratulations to Peter and Norma Pierce from Cochecton Oil Company being named the “2015 Pride of Cochecton.” Have a great week and email leeniebeans@citlink.net or call 845/252-3568, if you have news.

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ORGANIZATIONAL NEWS Stand-up paddle from Hancock to Port UPPER DELAWARE RIVER — Professional stand-up paddleboard coach, guide and founder of Paddle on Purpose, Kevin Joseph of Rock Hill, NY, will attempt to be the first person to descend the Upper Delaware River (80 miles) from Hancock, NY to Port Jervis, NY, performing his paddling feat from May 7 through 10. He plans to cover about 20 miles day. Joseph is collecting pledges—a suggested $1 per mile (or $80) —from friends, family and the public to benefit Damascus Citizens for Sustainability (DCS), a non-profit organization whose mission is to protect clean water and clean air as natural rights for everybody. Details can be found on the “Featured Expedition” page at www.PaddleOnPurpose.org. One hundred percent of the funds raised will go directly to DCS.

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Recognizing caregivers LIBERTY, NY — The Caring for Caregivers Committee, created by Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County (CCESC) and Catskill Regional Medical Center, invites Sullivan County residents to help formally recognize caregivers by sending brief letters describing how a caregiver they know is exceptional. Family caregivers will be recognized at a future special ceremony and will be invited to a ‘Blessing of the Hands’ on May 12 at Catskill Regional Medical Center. They will also be invited to attend the CCESC Caregiver Resource Center’s annual holiday recognition event in November for National Family Caregiver Month. Letters should include the caregiver’s name and a brief description of why they are considered exceptional. Send them to Bonnie Lewis, RN at Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County, 64 FerndaleLoomis Rd., Liberty, NY 12754.

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Clothing drive at Sullivan West LAKE HUNTINGTON, NY — The Sullivan West Student Council is sponsoring a clothing fundraiser at the high school in Lake Huntington until Monday, May 25. A dumpster donated by Thompson’s Sanitation is next to the parking circle at the high school for your convenience in dropping off bags. Acceptable items include clothing and shoes, pocketbooks,

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Comments solicited on brownfield cleanup MONTICELLO, NY — The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has received a Brownfield Cleanup Program (BCP) application from EPR Concord II, L.P. for the site of the proposed Adelaar development (site ID #C353014), located in the Town of Thompson at Concord Road, Kiamesha Lake. Comments regarding this application must be submitted no later than May 29. The application can be reviewed at Ethelbert B. Crawford Public Library, 393 Broadway. Information regarding the site, the application and how to sub-

mit comments can be found at www.dec.ny.gov/chemical/60058. html, or send comments to Randy Whitcher, Project Manager, NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation, Division of Environmental Remediation, Remedial Bureau C, 625 Broadway – 11th Floor, Albany, New York 12233-7014; General information about New York’s Brownfield Cleanup Program can be found at www.dec. ny.gov/chemical/8450.html For more information email Randy.whitcher@dec.ny.gov, or call 518/402-9662.

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Patriot Connectors meeting HAWLEY, PA — David Madeira will be the guest speaker for the Patriot Connectors on May 14 at the Wallenpaupack High School Library. The school is located two miles east of Hawley. Social hour begins at 6:30, with the meeting starting at 7 p.m. Madeira is host of “The Talker,” which airs from 6 to 9 a.m. weekdays on 94.3 FM Bold Gold Radio Network. He calls himself a recovering politician and says this is his therapy. The Patriot Connectors meet on the second Thursday of each month. Attendance is free and open to the public. The group encourages citizens to become more proactive learning about their country, the U.S. Constitution, and the workings of their community and government.

BUSINESS BRIEFS Cocoon welcomes new pastry chef HAWLEY, PA — Cocoon Coffee House and Catering Company recently welcomed Julia Kent as executive pastry chef. The expansion will allow Cocoon to carry on the legacy of Contributed photo daily fresh-baked breads Julia Kent begun decades ago at its sister property, The Settlers Inn. Kent will create custom-made cakes for special occasions and provide freshly baked bread daily to Cocoon Coffee House and Mill Market at the Hawley Silk Mill. Kent studied at Manhattan’s French Culinary Institute, now known as the International Culinary Center. She was most recently executive pastry chef at Milford’s Hotel Fauchère. Kent will host a free tasting of her pastries and breads at Mill Market in the Hawley Silk Mill on Saturday, May 9, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Visit www.MillMar ketPA.com or call 570/390-4440.

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Library bike fundraiser MILFORD, PA — The Pike County Public Library will raffle off one Trek Marlin 6 Bike, provided by Action Bikes and Outdoor to raise funds. Tickets are available for a tax-deductible donation of $25. There are only 215 tickets being sold to give you a better chance at winning. The winner will be selected when all 215 tickets are sold. The winner also has the option of taking the Trek Marlin 6 or an equivalent bike model from Action Bikes and Outdoor. Store credit may also be issued toward a bike of a greater value if the winner prefers. To purchase a ticket, stop by either the Milford or the Dingman Township branch library and ask the circulation desk for help, or visit www.PCPL.org and donate $25 via PayPal. If you choose the last option, make sure to note you are donating specifically for the bike raffle and include your contact information. You will have to stop by the Milford branch to pick up your ticket. Visit the library on Facebook or call the Milford branch, 570/296-8211, or Dingman Township branch, 570/686-7045.

JEMS meets JEFFERSONVILLE, NY — Jeffersonville Enhances More of Sullivan, Inc. (JEMS) meets the third Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. in the basement of the First Presbyterian Church. The next meeting is on Thursday, May 21. JEMS inspires community pride and supports volunteerism among many of the area youth organizations. Call 845/482-5354.

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TARLIGHT, PA — A house and property located two miles from state game land #299 in Scott Township, Wayne County and one mile from Balls Eddy public access on the Upper Delaware River will be auctioned off on Sunday, May 24 at 1:30 p.m. as part of a benefit for the Wayne Library Alliance (WLA). The contents of the house—antiques, art, furniture household and kitchen items and other great finds—will also be auctioned on that date, starting at 12 noon. The house, located at 606 Winterdale Rd., Starlight, is a three-season home on 0.85 acres with a separate woodshed and a small building that could be used for storage, a studio or the like. The two-story house has two to three bedrooms, 1.5 baths, a fireplace and woodstove. There will be an open house on Friday, May 15, from 12 noon to 5 p.m. to see the house. Or call auctioneer John Regan at 570/507-3042 for an appointment. You can see photos of the house and the contents at www.auc tionzip.com/PA-Auctioneers/23828.html online. Scroll down the list of auctions to May 24 for details. If you are interested in the house and

property, the auction terms are a $10,000 check on day of sale payable to Attorney R. Anthony Waldron; the balance is due within 40 days. If you come for the household contents, terms are cash or check in full on the day of sale. The property and contents were donated by an anonymous donor to benefit the Wayne Library Alliance and its seven libraries. In correspondence to the Wayne Library Alliance, the donor wrote, “Your libraries are the strongest cultural and economic access points in Wayne County, and your continued inspiration, encouragement and service is vital to the entire population.” Molly Rodgers, WLA administrator, said the Alliance board was bowled over at the generosity of the donor and the kind of gift made. “This gift is a unique opportunity for the right buyer to find a peaceful house in the country, for collectors to find beautiful antiques and useful items, and for the libraries to receive major financial support for the future.” To make a tax-deductible donation to the Alliance or any of its seven libraries, call Rodgers at 570/253-1220.

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Vote on Fallsburg school budget, board SOUTH FALLSBURG, NY — The polls will be open for a vote on the 2015-2016 Fallsburg Central School District budget on May 19, between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. at the high school library. During the past week residents received a copy of the school district budget, with details for their review, as part of a district-wide mailing with the April/May Fallsburg Comet Newsletter. Details of the proposed budget can be found on the school website, www.fallsburgcsd.net. In the newsletter, Superintendent Dr. Ivan Katz emphasized that the efforts of the board of education and the central administration were to balance what the school children need with what the taxpayers can afford. The main objective of the budget season was to minimize the impact on the tax levy by remaining under the allowable tax cap. Katz believes

that the board accomplished the goal with the 2015-2016 budget. The budget amount is $40,373,237. The increase from last year is 4.13% ($1,600,926). The final number was reached with no personnel or program cuts. This year’s budget includes a number of new instructional positions that are in response to new mandates from the New York State Education Department. The tax levy increase implied in the new budget is a 1.5% ($278,775) increase over the previous tax levy. There are also three seats on the school board for three-year terms. Shawn Wiles is running unopposed; Valerie Sitz-Mahmoud and Michael Weiner are candidates for the seat currently held by Valerie SitzMahmoud; and Jennifer Reinhardt and Sonia O. Wardare candidates for the seat currently held by Sonia O. Ward.

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Neighbors helping neighbors HONESDALE, PA — On Sunday, May 3, Honesdale High School freshman Mackenzie Porter, suffered a fracture in her back and a head trauma from doing what she loves, riding a horse. She is currently in ICU at Albany Medical Center with her family by her side. In the beginning of the school year her brother, Taylor, underwent multiple surgeries from a lifechanging wrestling arm injury.

Mackenzie’s mother, Kim, has once again had to take off of work to sit by her child’s side. The community is being asked to help the Porter family with monetary donations while their lives are focused on supporting Mackenzie. Cards and donations can be sent to Vanessa DeGori/Milanville General Store, PO Box 7, Milanville, PA 18443. Checks should be made payable to Kim Porter.

‘Do the Right Thing’ awards SOUTH FALLSBURG, NY — Fallsburg High School seniors Nyasia Harris and Karryn Smith received Al Rasnick “Do the Right Thing” Awards from Judge Bart Rasnick on February 26, 2015. Members of the school community nominated these students as deserving recognition for performing positive actions in school, in the home and in the Fallsburg community. They represent good citizenship and good values that we all want Contributed photo to encourage. Guidance counselor Stephanie Fallsburg Junior/Senior High School students Nyasia Harris, Paglia acknowledged Nyasia for second from left, and Karyn Smith, third from left, recently standing up to a student who was received Do the Right Thing awards. Shown above from left to right are Nyasia’s mother Lucille Carter Harris, Nyasia Harris, being disrespectful to another Karryn Smith and her parents Joshua and Candice Smith. student and helping that student Superintendent Dr. Ivan Katz congratulated the students as understand why it was inappro- they received plaques. priate and hurtful behavior. Principal Michael Williams recognized Karryn for embarking on a school-wide project to assemble posters of outstanding Americans offering words of inspiration to all who pass by the posters in the halls of the junior/senior high school. Working closely with technology teacher Pam Garritt, Karryn will turn the project over to a younger student to continue it for next year.

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t is estimated that there are as many as 1.5 million preventable adverse drug events that occur in the U.S. annually with 530,000 of these events occurring in the Medicare-age group alone. The Institute of Medicine estimates that as many as 44,000 to 98,000 people die from medical error each year. Of these preventable deaths, one-third are from medication errors. This problem is the focus of research for many groups in order to reduce this risk in all health care settings. This article will describe common causes and ways that we as health care consumers can reduce our own individual risk of taking the wrong medication or dosage, or suffering from adverse drug reactions.

Common causes for medication errors Dispensing and education on the use of a medication involve a number of people (physician, office nurse and personnel, pharmacist, patient or his/her family, etc.). In the hospital setting, the physician’s orders are transmitted by clerical staff to the pharmacy, filled by pharmacy staff, and then dispensed by medical personnel to the patient, making for multiple opportunities for errors to be made. [See sidebar on page 18 for a detailed list of common sources of error.]

Ways to improve medication safety As a health care consumer, you have a responsibility to know why and how you need to take any medication prescribed by a physician or clinic. All new medications, or even getting a refill for a longstanding drug, should prompt you to ask the doctor or staff member to go over potential side effects and emergency procedures. Also report to your doctor any over-the-counter medications, or vitamin or food supplements you are taking. Ask for and read medication information that is included with the dispensed medication by the pharmacy. Continued on page 18

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If you have problems reading a prescription bottle or have difficulty in opening the lid, ask the pharmacist for assistance. Always check the bottle(s) and the appearance of your pills before you leave the pharmacy in order to make sure that you are receiving the right medication. Hospitals and physicians are very aware of the problem of medication errors. Many institutions and most doctors’ offices are converting to electronic medical record systems that require the physician or nurse to enter orders and data by computer. These programs also include the capability of electronic transmission of medication names and doses directly to the pharmacy. There are a number of pharmacy software programs that will automatically screen for potential adverse reactions or inappropriate dosing. In many hospitals, there is a barcode system that will match the medication to the right patient. This decreases errors due to poor handwriting or mixing up drugs. It is estimated that using these systems in the hospital and in outpatient settings will reduce errors by over 80% when fully implemented nationwide. [The views presented in The River Reporter’s health features are those of the authors, and are provided for general information only. They should not be taken as a substitute for consultations with your physician or a local treatment center, or as prescribing treatment.]

Some potential causes of medication errors or experiencing adverse reactions: 1. The wrong prescription is given to the wrong patient (can happen in a busy office) 2. Allergies or past problems with taking a specific or class of medication not communicated to the physician 3. Taking over-the-counter medication or food supplements and not sharing this with the doctor or nurse 4. Certain medical conditions such as cardiac problems, hypertension, cancer, diabetes, kidney or liver disease are associated with the need for multiple medications. The greater the number of prescribed medications, the higher the risk of adverse drug reactions. 5. Poor handwriting and the use of abbreviations on the script 6. Dosage or instructions for taking the medication are inappropriate for the age, weight, kidney or liver function of the individual. How a medication is prescribed will vary with the presence of chronic health problems, weight and age. Also pediatric dosing is very different from adults, even if it is the same medication. 7. Medications are inappropriately prescribed for pregnant women. Many medications cannot be prescribed to pregnant women due to adverse effects for the mother and/or fetus. If unsure, it is always best to get a pregnancy test before taking medication. 8. Unclear instructions given by office or hospital staff. Instructions should be clear and easy to understand, including warnings about potential side effects. Often the patient or his/her family lacks adequate reading or language skills to understand these written or verbal instructions. 9. For some older patients, problems with hearing or eyesight will increase risk of medication errors. Also, because of the common use of generic drugs, the coloring and shape of the medication will be different from brand names and can change from month to month depending on where the pharmacy purchases its medication. It is easy to confuse pills. 10. Insufficient training. Drug devises such as syringes, glucose meters, or home-administered I.V. medication all require a great deal of training for properly administering a drug. 11. Improper measurements. Liquid medications need to be taken using the proper measuring devise available in pharmacies. The use of household spoons can under or overdose the person.

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Family Council presents gift to adult care center LIBERTY, NY — Members of the Family Council of the Sullivan County Adult Care Center presented the gift of a new stove to be used in the facility’s renovated Short-Term Rehabilitation unit. Seen here are Robert Konvalin, left, Family Council vice president; Shennoy Wellington, Adult Care Center administrator; Judy Spafford, director of rehabilitation; Heather Saylor, registered occupational therapist; Joe Heilman, Family Council co-president; and Joseph Prisciandaro, Family Council member.

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EAR, NOSE & THROAT P.C. PHILIP G. LIU, M.D.

“at beautiful Sunset Lake!” We are pleased to offer: -Adult Day Health Services -Short term respite stays -Short term restorative care -Long term skilled nursing care And introducing… -Our new Memory Care Unit, dedicated to the needs of residents with cognitive loss

…all in our beautiful lakeside setting! For more information, or to schedule a tour, contact us at:

(845) 292-8640

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570.226.1919 www.drridd.com

• Ear, nose & throat disorders • • • •

specializing in adult & pediatrics

Sinus disorders and allergies Hearing loss and balance disorders Head, neck & facial plastic surgery Laser treatment for snoring & other ENT disorders

570-253-0202 650-2 Park St., Honesdale, PA 18431

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Health & Children’s Fair and Crafts Saturday, May 16, 2015 8am – 2pm RAIN or SHINE! Callicoon Division • Grover Hermann Hospital

8881 State Rt. 97, Callicoon, NY 12723

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8:30-10:30am (12hr fasting required)

Hearing Test 9am by Stuart Kabak

SPCA/Rock Hill • Pet Adoption 11am • AVAILABLE PETS Chicken BBQ Pre-Order BBQ by May 9th

$10 Eat in or Take Out

½ Chicken, Roll, Baked Beans, Cole Slaw & Cookies

11:30-1:30pm New York State Police Seat Belt Simulator

Children’s Teddy Bear Clinic & Face Painting Refreshments & Hot Dogs Available

Armed Forces Day Dedication with Color Guard 11 AM Musical Entertainment: 10am - 11am Kurpil Family Fiddlers 12noon – 1pm Back Porch Gang Country 50/50 Drawing at 1:00

National Park Services Water Safety

Pharmacist will check for drug interactions

Sponsored by CRMC & Grover M. Hermann Hospital Auxiliary For More Information Call:

(845) 932-8487 or (845) 887-5530 or visit www.crmcny.org

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Monday - Friday 9 - 6 Saturday 9 - 3

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CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS The Literary Gazette, published annually by The River Reporter, is calling for submissions for its 2015 edition, to be published in July.

This year’s theme is

“Love.” The Gazette accepts short fiction and essays up to 1,000 words, or poetry (any style) up to 40 lines (not including stanza breaks). Send up to four submissions as word documents to isabel@riverreporter. com. Email is preferred, if you can’t email, please call. Submit poems as separate word documents and put complete contact information on each poem. Include a short (50 words or less) bio with your submission. For questions, send an email to the address above or call 845/252-7414 ext. 30. Deadline for submissions is June 1.

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Mysteryland 2014 Woodstock 2.0 By Amanda Reed

’ve always wondered what it would have been like to attend the iconic Woodstock Music Festival held in Bethel, NY, in the summer of 1969. Since I wasn’t even a twinkle in my parents eyes at that point—and time machines haven’t been invented yet—I didn’t think I would ever get the chance to experience it firsthand. Last year’s Mysteryland wasn’t exactly Woodstock, but from what I experienced, it was about as close as one could get. This gathering of people from far and wide boasted a friendly atmosphere. I didn’t expect any less, after being told about the countless hours of community service these folks had done in the area. Mysteryland was the first festival since Woodstock where people were allowed to camp on the now-famous grounds. So on Friday night I wandered the “holy ground,” to see what 7,500 people were doing in tents peppering the field. Though there was considerable rain and quite a bit of mud, everyone was happy, friendly and eager to share in this once-in-a-lifetime experience of being the first group back camping at the location since ’69. There was quite a bit of mud back then, too. Heavy electronic dance music and the legacy of Woodstock is an unusual combination in theory; but in practice, it came together better than anyone could have expected. The different stages all had the familiar sound of big bass, and large crowds of dancers were everywhere. What I didn’t see was an unhappy person anywhere. Though it poured on day one, people were happily dancing in the rain, seeking shelter with others under the tents, and just wandering around in some of the most creative costumes I had ever seen. Unicorn girl? Check. A well-balanced meal? Check. (Seriously, there was a group dressed as vegetables.) Sugar skull makeup? Check. Glow bands and candy bracelets? Double check. Everyone I met was happy to have their picture taken—especially a couple who got married during the three-day festival. In front of a little “love shack,” these two said their vows and subsequently walked around Mysteryland in their wedding attire, as more than 150 photographers from 27 countries captured the moment for posterity. I picked up some new vocabulary. “PLUR” being my favorite. Peace. Love. Unity. Respect. It seems the culture of EDM (electronic dance music) draws on the essence of exactly what Woodstock was all about. I was handed a Kandi bracelet. Pony beads? Why did someone hand me those? Turns out those beads were part of the PLUR way. A conversation starter, a way to show friendship. Made sense to me when I saw them being traded back and forth all weekend. People proudly displayed bracelets they had gotten, trading with others who came from places all over the globe. I like to think that I made friends from all around the world that weekend, too. Some people who called themselves “Q Dance” were so happy that I took a group picture, and I felt like I was more family than friend. And that’s what this whole event was. A family. The same as the original Woodstock was, but with the twist of a new generation.

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ENTERTAINMENT BRIEFS Grand opening for Roscoe Beer

CALLICOON MARKET Sundays, May 3 - Nov. 8 11am-2pm Rain or Shine Callicoon Creek Park 866-270-2015 +++++++++++++++++

Fresh Fruit & Vegetables Meat • Eggs • Milk • Cheese Yogurt • Ice Cream Baked Goods • Bread • Jam Honey • Maple • Herbal Tea Prepared Foods • Pasta • Wine Hard Cider • Cut Flowers Skincare • Artisan Wares & More! +++++++++++++++++

For a list of this week’s offerings and up to date information, please visit:

www.SullivanCountyFarmersMarkets.org www.FACEBOOK.com/SCFMA

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Joe Crookston

Crookston comes to The Cooperage HONESDALE, PA — Ithaca NY-based artist Joe Crookston (www.joecrookston. com) will perform a RiverFolk Concert at The Cooperage on Saturday, May 9 at 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 7. Crookston is an artist, writer, guitar picker, painter, claw hammer guitar player, eco-village member and believer in all things possible. He takes his listeners along mystical, historical and humorous twists through personal stories along the way. Crookston’s CD, “Able Baker Charlie & Dog” received the most airplay of any folk acoustic recording and was awarded Album of the Year in 2009 by the International Folk Alliance in Memphis, TN. He made the Top 10 Artists of 2014 list on the Folk DJ charts, along with Pete Seeger, Bob Dylan, John McCutcheon, John Gorka and the Stray Birds. Joe says, “I am learning to trust that my voice as a songwriter is a combination of my conscious and unconscious mind. More and more I find that when I tell my story from both of these realms, it has wider breadth, deeper impact, and resonates more clearly.... “I see my job as an artist to have the confidence to sing, play and perform from this deep/true place inside of myself despite what is hip and cool at the moment.”

Book signing for ‘Yo Miz!’ The Delaware Valley Dance Company presents

Swan Lake Saturday, May 23 at 12:00 & 7:00 pm

Delaware Valley High School Auditorium

Rtes. 6 & 209, Milford, PA

For ticket info, call

845-856-3373

www.thedancecenterpj.com

NARROWSBURG, NY — Elizabeth Rose will sign books and read from her memoir “Yo Miz!” on Saturday, May 9 at 2 p.m. in the Krause Recital Hall, Delaware Arts Center, 37 Main St. “Yo Miz!” covers Rose’s journey substitute teaching in 25 Manhattan public high schools. Just published, “Yo Miz!” has garnered praise from education luminaries like Deborah Meier, who called it “a masterpiece” and author Molly Turner, Ph.D. who wrote, “Yo Miz! caroms from well-resourced high-achieving schools to crumbling castles of chaos and neglect… it’s a rollicking—and enraging—picaresque romp.” Rose wrote the book in Sullivan County and is well known for her musical performances as well as founding the Sullivan County Songwriters Circle. Visit yomizthebook.com for more information.

ROSCOE, NY — The Roscoe NY Beer Co. will celebrate the opening of its newly renovated craft brewery and tasting room with a weekend-long celebration. On Friday, May 8 at 2 p.m. there will be an official ribbon-cutting ceremony, live music, food and tours of the brewery. The celebration will continue Saturday at 12 noon with more live music, outdoor games and giveaways, local artwork, a barbeque and tastings of the Trout Town™ Amber Ale, Rainbow Red, Brown Ale and “Root 206” root beer for the kids. The former firehouse turned brewery has been transformed into a 1,600-squarefoot tasting room, bar, brewery and gift shop, with the help of local craftsmen with whom the company contracted including teams lead by Terry France, Lew

Henderickson, Rob Eggleton, Gary Dahlman, Jeff Yaun, Lew Kleingardner and John DiTommaso. The brewery will be open to the public every Sunday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tours are available on Fridays and Saturdays. Local artwork and photography will also be on display including pieces by Jack Yelle, Roger Baker and Roscoe NY Beer Co.’s own Brew Master Josh Hughes. The company will also pay homage to the Roscoe-Rockland Fire Department’s Station 29, with a tribute to the brave volunteer firefighters in one of the hallways, in addition to a special Trout Town™ “Fireman’s Brew” that will be released later this year.

Appalachian roots duo Red Tail Ring

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The June 20 benefit for the Weekend of Chamber Music at a private home in Bethel, NY provides an opportunity to commune with nature, listen to world-class music in a rustic barn and eat gourmet food outdoors.

Dine al fresco at WCM benefit BETHEL, NY — The Weekend of Chamber Music’s annual Music in the Barn benefit will be at 4 p.m. on Saturday, June 20. Guests are welcome to stroll the grounds of the private country home of the longtime friends of WCM who generously host the benefit, to view the gardens and the pond, and enjoy wine and mingling as the dinner concert evening begins. A warm-up for WCM’s 22nd summer festival, slated for July 11 to 26 and titled “Persistence of Vision,” the program offers shorter works for string quartet and solo instruments in the rustic barn on the Bethel property. The program offers pieces that sound improvised and improv that sounds like pieces, plus classics by composers including Stravinsky, Schubert and Faure. Dining al fresco with the musicians after the concert, guests enjoy a buffet supper, dessert and coffee with the musicians on the candlelit terrace. Reservations are required, and the minimum donation is $80 per person. Tickets are available online at WCMconcerts.org, and directions will be given once we receive your reservation. Call 845/887-5803.

HAWLEY, PA — The Americana Roots duo Red Tail Ring renders traditional Appalachian tunes and original compositions at Harmony Presents, located inside the underground theater of the Hawley Silk Mill, on Saturday, May 9 at 8 p.m. “This is a concert for everyone, but I’m sure Mom will love it for Mother’s Day,” says Jill Carletti, managing director of Harmony Presents. “This duo infuses each song with musical imagination, haunting harmonies and instrumental artistry on fiddle, banjo, guitar, mandolin, jawharp, and plain-old foot stomping.” Since 2009, Red Tail Ring has released three albums, and traveled increasingly farther in their musical ramblings, performing throughout the Midwest, Northeast and Southeast, as well as touring in Denmark and Germany. This will be Red Tail Ring’s second appearance with Harmony Presents. The Hawley Silk Mill is located at 8 Silk Mill Dr. Ticket Contributed photo prices range Red Tail Ring from $15 for early-bird tickets to $20 at the door. Tickets can be purchased in advance online at www.harmonypresents.com or in person at AMSkier Insurance Agency located at 209 Main Ave. Call 570/588-8077. Continued on page 30

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Mother’s Day Brunch Sunday, May 10, 2015

Seating: 12:00, 12:30, 2:30, 3:00 PM

Edgewater Restaurant

VITA’S

Farm & Garden Market Potted and Bedding Plants Hanging Baskets, Decorative Planters Local Produce, Honey, and Syrup Craft and Gift Items We’re more than just a farm market! 4789 State Route 52 • Jeffersonville, NY 12748 845-482-5776

Mother’s Day Gift Certificate Special $5 off a $20 certificate Full Body Spray Tan $30 Special Price! Hours: Mon-Sat 9:30-5 - After Hours Appointments Available • Walk-Ins Welcome

Call 845-557-0450

6 Eldred-Yulan Rd, Eldred NY 12732

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

Saturday May 9 at Eldred Town Hall order forms at HLFD69.org or gregoryhatton1@gmail.com

Show Mom The Love With A Spa Gift 60 Minutes Relaxing Massage $ 60 Minutes Customized Facial 30 Minutes Feet Or Hands Dipped in SNACK INCLUDED Warm Wax With Your Facial

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NO CREDIT CARDS, OFFER GOOD UNTIL JUNE 1, 2015 APPOINTMENTS ONLY

Mountain View Day Spa Lake Huntington, NY • 845-932-8322 • Open Seven Days 9am - 7pm

Check our website www.mtspa.biz • campisnancy@yahoo.com

BEST WESTERN

Inn at Hunt’s Landing

120 Routes 6 & 209, Matamoras, PA 18336 (570) 491-2400 F. (570) 491-2422

Menu Assorted Fruit Juices, Assorted Breakfast Pastries, Bagels, Muffins, Croissants, Scones, International Cheese Display, Peel ‘N Eat Shrimp, Relish Tray, Garden Salad Bar with Assorted Dressings, Roasted Vegetables Tuscany, Mom’s Potato and Macaroni Salad, Dinner Rolls, Baguette & Herbed Butter

OMELET STATION Cook to Order Omelets, Fillings: Mushrooms, Spinach, Tomatoes, Scallions, Peppers, American, Cheddar Cheese, Ham, Sausages, Bacon Bits, Fluffy Scrambled Eggs & Cheese, Quiche Lorraine

CHEF CARVING STATION Boneless Steamship Round Roast with Mushroom Bordelaise, Honey Baked Ham with Raisin Sauce

HOT SELECTIONS Belgium Waffles, Warm Syrup, Whipped Cream & Strawberry Topping, Crisp Bacon, Smoke Sliced Sausage and Link Sausage. Bourbon Glazed Salmon, Seafood Newburg, Chicken Marsala, Stuffed Shells, Rice Pilaf, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, French Green Beans Almandine, Edamame Succotash

DESSERT SELECTIONS Chocolate Fondue with Fresh Fruits, Banana Foster, The Hunt’s Viennese Table (Chocolate Cake, Carrot Cake, Apple Pie, Cheese Cake & Strawberry Sauce, Cookies & Brownies, Assorted Mini Desserts, Sugar Free Jell-O) Fresh Brewed Coffee, Tea & Decaf

Prices Adults: $28.95, Children 9 & Under: $13.95

Price is per-person, plus 6% tax & 15% gratuity. Not valid with any discounts. A fresh rose for Mom.

(Buffet Service is based on two (2) hours duration)

RESERVATIONS: 570.491.2400 www.bestwesternhuntslanding.com

Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of food borne illness, especially if you are young, elderly or have certain medical conditions.

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Sa n o s t Ticke

The 7th Annual

! Now

SullivanArc

Garden Tour Presented by SullivanArc, Sullivan Renaissance, & Sullivan County Master Gardener Volunteers of Cornell Cooperative Extension

Saturday, June 20, 2015 10 am to 4 pm Join us for a tour of the private gardens of Master Gardener Volunteers of Sullivan County. It’s the perfect way to experience the beauty and diversity of a variety of gardens, whether you’re an expert gardener, novice gardener or just enjoy beautiful gardens and landscapes. Take the bus for hassle-free convenience and comfort, or pick up a map and take the self-drive tour in the privacy of your own car. Tickets available online at www.sullivanarc.org or by calling 845-796-1350 ext 1050

Bus Tickets $40 Self Drive Tickets $25 Proceeds benefit SullivanArc, a non-profit organization and its programs for people with developmental disabilities.

0RWKHUV 'D\ %UXQFK %XƋHW Woodloch Springs | May 10th | 9am-11:30am Danish, Croissant, Pastries Station Fruit & Salad Station Made-to-Order Omelet Station French Toast - Bacon - Sausage - Roasted Potatoes - Eggs Benedict Spring Vegetables - Penne ala Vodka - Lemon-Herb Chicken Smoked, Slow-Roasted Pit Ham Carving Station Bloody Mary & Mimosa Station

$18.95 ++ with kids 12 and under 1/2 price

570.685.8002 Hawley, PA

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UNDER THE PINES Open for Mother's Day 1 PM • RESERVATIONS SUGGESTED

Mother’s Day Spcials •Complete dinners $17.95 Roast leg of lamb •Baked Virginia Ham • Roasted 1/2 Duck Prime Rib •Flounder Stuffed with Lobster & Crab Meat

Dinner Includes Soup, Salad, Dessert & Coffee Yulan Rd., Eldred, NY

Join us for

Mother’s Day

570-296-6831 104 Route 6 Milford, PA

www.applevalleyrestaurant.com

Reservations Recommended

Sunday, May 11 Open at 11:30

Happy Mother’s Day To All Mothers from your friends at D&L Jewelers We have traditional Mother’s Day Rings. We also have a beautiful Mother’s Day Pendent with birthstone heart charms. 305 Main Avenue, Hawley, PA 18428 (570)226-8983 Closed Saturday

845-557-8548

HORTONVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT

Annual Mother’s Day Breakfast TO BENEFIT THE FIRE COMPANY

SUNDAY, MAY 10th • 7 AM-NOON Homemade Pancakes • Eggs Any Style • French Toast Sausage • Homemade Desserts

ADULTS $8.00 • KIDS 12 & UNDER $4.00 • KIDS UNDER 5 FREE

Pennsyltucky Grill

570-253-1300 PennsyltuckyGrill.com

All Day Mother’s Day Special!

2 for $25 COMBOS Complimentary Soup, Salad, & Dessert Bar CHOOSE 1 APPETIZER Fried - Zucchini, Green Beans, Pickles, Poppers, Pot Stickers, Buffalo Chicken Rangoons CHOOSE 2 MAIN DISHES Jack Daniel’s Chicken, Penny’s Pasta, Pork Rib Eye, Blazing Orange Chicken, Good Old Bird (chicken cutlet), Eggplant, The Rolon Bleu’s

Award Winning Soup & Salad & Dessert Bar 1095 Texas Palmyra Hwy • Honesdale

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JAMIESON’S GREENHOUSE

BLOOMING PLANTS for MOTHER’S DAY

Silver Heights Nursery N ur

Large Selection of Flowering Hanging Baskets, Mixed Deck or Yard Planters, and Flowering Annuals.

7381 State Route 52 cton Center, NY N 12727 Cochecton 1/2 mile south th of the Ballpark Ballpa near Heinle’s

Organic Transplants a of Veggies, Herbs & Flowers Hours: Monday- Saturday 10-4

Closed Memorial Day, July 4th & Labor Day Closed Sundays • Phone: 845-482-3608

Amanda’s

RReasonable easo Rates! All Breeds! House Ho ou Calls Available! o

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

35 years of dog grooming!

845-887-4708

Hours: 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Mon.-Sat.; Sun. noon- 5 p.m.

Located 9 mi. N. of Honesdale on Rt. 191 570-253-4810

JEFF'S GARDEN SHOP

Gift Certif icates Available

Our 37th Annual nnual

MOTHER'S DAY OPEN HOUSE

Dog Grooming

Remember Mom

Jeff Mance • RETAIL & WHOLESALE

570/491-4008

400 Avenue M, Matamoras, PA From Port Jervis turn left on 5th St., 2 blocks in From Milford turn right on 5th St., 2 blocks in \ H U OPEN

7 DAYS A WEEK

www.jeffsgardenshop.com

Happy Mother’s Day!

Angelina’s on The Hill 845-932-5042

Pizzeria/Italian Restaurant

Nightly Dinner Specials dining room open Wed – Sat 5pm to closing

brown bag lunch for only six dollars comes with a sandwich chips and a 20 oz drink that’s right only six bucks +tax ƜȳȺȷΎ˱ΎƫȯȼȲɅȷȱȶΎƫȶȽȾ

Mon-Fri 6am-4pm • Sat–Sun 7:30-4pm

Your dog’s well being is my 1st concern!

WHITE LAKE WINE & SPIRITS SHOP

Largest selection in the area Remember Mom on Mother’s Day

Sat., May 10 and Sun., May 11

16-41 Silas Thompkins Road Long Eddy, NY 12760

Geraniums Fuchsias Petunias Impatiens Hanging Baskets All types of Vegetable Plants

Gift Certificates Available 1447 STATE ROUTE 17B • WHITE LAKE, NY 12786 • 845-583-4570

Join us with Mom on her special day for our

Mother’s Day Buffet Sunday May 10 from 12 noon until 7PM Buffet will include, but not limited to: Carving station featuring Prime Rib, Salmon, chicken marsala, Peel and eat shrimp, Soup of the Day, Pasta Salads, Dessert Table, fresh fruits and More 24.95 for adults – 13.95 (3 – 12), under 3 free plus tax and gratuity.

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

800-248-2519 • www.innatstarlightlake.com

23 Crestwood Rd • Lake Huntington, NY • 845-932-5070

Konrads Kitchen and Grill at the Crossroads

#2 Beaver Brook Rd., Yulan, NY 12792 845-468-5772

Happy Mother’s Day! Come and celebrate with us on May 10, 2015

Let us treat Your Mom on her special day! Voted Best Buffet by River Reporter Readers 12 noon - 5pm

Over 30 items to choose from!

$19.95 for adults, $7.95 for kids (3-12) • Please Call for A Reservation

3-COURSE DINNER for $12.95 EVERY MONDAY FAMOUS GERMAN SPECIALTIES EVERY THURSDAY

Reservations Appreciated • Gift Certificates Available Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/KonradsKitchen Restaurant, Lounge, Banquet Room & Catering Available

Dinner Hours: Monday, Thursday and Sunday 5pm-9pm; Friday and Saturday 5pm-10pm

Garden Gals... get ready, get set... GARDEN! gardengals@rocketmail.com

NEW ITEMS ARRIVING DAILY, STOP AND SEE JOIN OUR GARDEN CLUB TODAY AYY & SAVE

DELAWARE VALLEY FARM & GARDEN

30 Viaduct Road, Callicoon, NY • 845 - 887 - 5100

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Mother’s Day Menu Sunday, May 10, 2015 First

Ramp and Potato Soup labneh, citrus, fried leek Fruit Salad toasted pistachio, citrus curd, tarragon vinaigrette Quinoa snap pea, preserved lemon, gremolata, cured farmers egg

from

HEINLES

Avocado Toast poached egg, country bread, aleppo

GENERAl STORE

Guinea Hen Pate sunny side up egg, country bread, garden salad

Join us with mom for our Breakfast Buffet

Second

Sunday May 10, 9am - 12noon

Trout Benedict smoked beaverkill trout, spinach, hollandaise Arctic Char grilled wild leek, baby carrot, cauliflower soubise

Country Breakfast Buffet $14.99

Chicken of the Woods mushroom broth, garlic fingerling hash, garden salad

Omelet station with a variety of toppings, bacon, sausage, fresh fruit, home made bake goods, pancakes, Eggs Benedict, oatmeal, coffee & tea

Pork Tenderloin pan jus, garlic fingerling hash, garden salad

Join us each and every sunday from 9am-12noon

Skirt Steak mushroom broth, garlic fingerling hash, garden salad

Sweets

Semifreddo (semi frozen icecream) strawberry, basil Cheesecake citrus, raspberry Chocolate Cake rose sambayon (sparkling citrus curd) Adults: $35 Children: $20

Call today to reserve your table! (845)439-5070 Reservations offered from 12noon - 5pm The Arnold House 839 Shandelee Road, Livingston Manor, NY 12758 thearnoldhouse.com • info@thearnoldhouse.com

all summer long for our great buffet breakfast! Phone: 845-252-DELI (3354) Fax: 845-252-3663

Delicatessen & Catering 6 Old County Road, Cochecton Center, NY 12727 Beer, Soda • Gas 24/7 with a Debit or Credit Card Ice Cream • Freshly Cooked Food Daily Boars Head Products • Homemade Soups & Salads

summer Hours: Mon-Thur 7-6 • Fri 7-8 • Sat & Sun 8-6

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IN MY HUMBLE OPINION

By Jonathan Charles Fox

Dog tired

know that I’m feeling it, but for something completely different, I’m unsure where the phrase originated, so I looked it up. “An adjectival phrase meaning to be physically exhausted [duh], it derives from an old tale of Alfred the Great who used to send his sons out hunting with his extensive kennel of hunting dogs and blah, blah, blah…” (www. wiktionary.org). Too bleary-eyed to care, I scanned the page for more pertinent info, but nodded off half way through, while glancing at the actual dog, who was passed out in her bed following a two-day stint of personal appearances surrounding the excitement of the 10th annual country music extravaganza known as ThunderBash. Billed as “The biggest bash in Sullivan County since ‘69” (www.thunder102.com), the cavalcade of country music stars that descends on the region each year has become legendary in its own right, and the event raises awareness of those in need by serving as a drop-off station for the Sullivan County food pantries. The radio station hypes the event for months in advance, making sure that the word spreads, since “the tickets are free, but you must have a ticket to get in,” and all that is asked of the guests who fill the stands (www.monticellocasinoandraceway.com) is that we bring a non-perishable food item to help stock the larders of the pantries in need. It was there, at the entrance, that the pup (www.facebook. com/DharmaTheWonderDog) was first fawned over as people admired her cowgirl attire and snapped photos, posting them to social media, while I stood there twiddling my thumbs. Breaking free of the throng, I managed to get to the entrance and waited as the guard checked his list before allowing us entrance to the inner sanctum backstage, where sound checks and light cues were being tested before the big show. With big acts on the bill like David Adam Byrnes, Iron Cowboy, Cooper Boone and Somerville sharing the stage with Emily Kinney and mega-star Eric Pasley, security was tight and I was not surprised to find my name nowhere on the sheet. But Dharma’s was there, so the uniformed guard was forced to let me escort her through the doors, as folks pointed and waved, thrilled to be up close and personal with the Wonder Dog, whose reputation precedes her. Don’t get me wrong: it’s my pleasure to simply bask in her glow, but I’m exhausted… and to date, no one has offered to carry me around in a bag as I mingle with the glitterati, flashbulbs

André Spatz photography

Celebrity photographer André Spatz was at ThunderBash covering the event and asked to take pics of the dog. I’m guessing those are my hands in the frame. Thanks, André!

The Bergen County Firefighters’ Pipe Band were too busy entertaining the crowd to stop for a photoop with the Wonder Dog during ThunderBash 10 in Monticello last weekend.

TRR photos by Jonathan Charles Fox

Donna Ward and Mark Mosher collected nonperishable food items for the Sullivan County food pantries as admission to Thunderbash 10 at the Monticello Casino & Raceway. Sullivan County Visitors Association CEO Roberta Byron-Lockwood never misses an opportunity to be photographed with Dharma the Wonder Dog.

Country star Eric Pasley delivered hit after hit to his huge crowd of fans at ThunderBash 10 at the Monticello Casino & Raceway last weekend. popping amid cries of delight. Prior to the big show, there was a lovely dinner for the corporate sponsors and Thunder 102 family, and since the dog extols the virtues of The River Reporter on-air weekly, she was invited to attend. Fortunately, I had my camera at the ready as Iron Cowboy frontman Big John Davis invited ThunderBash regulars Victoria Dunlap and boyfriend Paul Sims to join him onstage while reminiscing. A hush fell over the crowd as Sims dropped to one knee, pulled a ring from his pocket and proposed. For once, the spotlight was not

Paul Sims dropped to one knee and proposed to girlfriend Victoria Dunlap during the pre-ThunderBash festivities at the Monticello Casino & Raceway over the weekend.

on my dog, and the throng of well-wishers burst into applause, surrounding the happy couple (she said, “yes”) as the music swelled and Vicki’s mom (who had been hiding in the shadows) burst into tears of joy, rushing past my puppy to hug her daughter and fiancé. Suffice it to say the rest of ThunderBash is a blur of fantastic performances, patriotic salutes and a slew of terrific acts taking the stage, entertaining a huge crowd of fans who showed up in droves to support the food pantries and be entertained in style. Country crooner David Adam Byrnes closed his energetic set with his newest chart-topping hit “Alcoholiday”— and his matinee-idol looks complimented adorable television star Emily Kinney’s (“The Walking Dead”) appearance, as she (IMHO) charmed the audience with her personality and original tunes, “thrilled to be in Sullivan County” kicking off her first national tour. Before the main attraction (www.ericpasley.com) hit the stage, wowing his

‘The Walking Dead’ star Emily Kinney requested a photoop with the Wonder Dog following her musical set at ThunderBash 10.

fans with hit after hit, Kinney’s manager approached and asked if the TV star could have a “moment with the doggy.” So I acquiesced and handed her over, amidst the roar of the crowd, as Pasley’s voice soared to the rafters. Surprised that the Bergen County Firefighters Pipe Band (who were fantastic!) hadn’t requested face time with the dog, I sighed after Pasley’s band took its final curtain call and his lead guitarist approached. Grinning at Dharma, (and ignoring me), he held his arms out and she leaped at the chance to pose, while I stood in the wings, muttering to myself. Thankfully, I’m not bitter because she’s clearly the star in the family, so while I’ll never tire of the dog, admittedly, I’m dog tired... of stagehands’, photographers’ and personal managers’ requests to spend time with the dog. [To view all of Jonathan Charles Fox’s ThunderBash photos, visit www. facebook.com/theriverreporter.]

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Train-themed children’s movie in the park HONESDALE, PA — In conjunction with National Train Days, the Greater Honesdale Partnership (GHP) will show a train-themed children’s movie outdoors in Central Park, beginning at dusk. Travel to a magical island where diesel locomotives take on steam locomotives. Will the magic gold dust be found in time? Can Thomas save the day?

The movie is brought to you by the GHP with support from Attorney Michael Lehutsky, Music & Video Express and the Wayne County Council on the Arts. In case of inclement weather, the movie will be shown in the parish hall of the Grace Epsicopal Church, 827 Church St. For more information call 570/253-5492.

Water recreation in Sullivan GRAHAMSVILLE, NY — “Water Recreation in Sullivan County,” a talk by John Conway, Sullivan County Historian, and Debra Conway, executive director of the non-profit historic preservation group, The Delaware Company, will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 17 at the Time and the Valleys Museum at 332 Main St. (State Route 55). Held in conjunction with the new exhibition “Celebrating Catskill Waters: Past and Present,” this talk will focus on water recreation in Sullivan County from the mid-19th century to the present. Highlights will include the role fishing played in the early growth of tourism in the region and the phenomenon by which many of the ponds in the county became lakes overnight as tourism replaced the tanning and timber industries as the main economic driver in the area. The program is free and includes refreshments

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This historical photo of fishing on the Delaware was taken at Callicoon, NY. and admission to museum exhibitions. Call 845/985-7700 or email info@timeandthevalleys museum.org, for more information.

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). SECOND PRIZES: Adults: Two tickets to the Delaware Company's History Bus Tour on June 20 Teens: Two tickets to any Main Stage performance at the Forestburgh Playhouse Children: Four tickets to Forestburgh Playhouse's "Shrek" THIRD PRIZES: Adults: Two tour passes to Grey Towers national Historic Site in Milford, PA Teens: Two tour passes to Grey Towers National Historic site in Milford PA Children: Family pass to Fort Delaware Contributed photo

Sculpture by Todd Lantz

Wine seminar with tasting at The Hub PORT JERVIS, NY — The Hub @ The Port Jervis Free Library will host certified specialist of wine, sommelier and professional member of the Society of Wine Educators, JoAnn DeGaglia on Thursday, May 21, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. DeGaglia will present “Wine Lovers’ Journey through the World of Wine,” focused on wines of spring and summer. This is a free 90-minute program informative for everyone, from novice to wine aficionado. DeGaglia is a sought-after portfolio con-

June 25-28 Tall Ships and Timber Rafting

‘Filling the Void’ at Laundry King LIVINGSTON MANOR, NY — The Catskill Art Society (CAS) will present “Filling the Void,” an exhibition of artwork at the Laundry King at 65 Main St. from 12 noon to 7 p.m. on Saturday, May 9 and from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturdays May 16, May 23, and May 30. There will be an opening reception on May 9 from 4 to 7 p.m. “Filling the Void” is an exhibition by Todd Lantz that chronicles the evolution of his found-object sculpture, while pursuing a career in fine-art mold making and ornamental plaster. While at the gallery, browse the pop-up shop presented by Highland Art and Design. The shop will include hand crafted items made by Lantz, utilizing his innovative techniques and ideas.

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sultant and wine educator and has traveled to many of the wine regions she talks about in her program, as well as assisted in harvests and winemaking. Class concludes with a tasting of two wines that you may consider for this spring and summer. Seating is limited to the first 20 who register. To register, call 845/772-7586, send an email to thehub@portjervislibrary. org, or visit The Hub in person. The Hub is located in the lower level of the Port Jervis Free Library, 138 Pike St.

For full entry rules, visit tinyurl.com/lpcvkq7. All entries should be sent 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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SAVE THE DATE

Art class: Watercolor

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

Beer pairing

MONTICELLO — SullivanArc will hold the 2nd annual beer pairing at Mr. Willy’s Restaurant, 3695 Rt. 42, 6-9pm. Cost: $50 per person, $90 per couple. Fivecourse meal, each course paired with the craft beer to complement and enhance the flavors. The beers presented by the experts at Gasko & Meyer. 845/7961350.

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Mothers’ Day performance

SOUTH FALLSBURG — The Fallsburg Library will hold 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 please, and admission is free. Attendees are asked to bring a dessert to share. 845/436-6067.

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Chronic Disease Self-Management workshops

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

Clothing drive

Thursday, September 3 at 5:30pm at the

Grand opening party

ROSCOE — Roscoe Beer Company grand opening of new tasting room. Ribbon cutting on May 8 at 2pm, and 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. $8, tickets at the door. Door prizes, refreshments for sale. Benefits Unity Grange.

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Stourbridge Line welcome reception

HONESDALE — The Trustees of the Wayne County Historical Society will host a welcome reception for Tom Myles and staff at the main museum, 812 Main St., 7-8pm. They’ve worked to restore the engine and cars on the Delaware, Lackawaxen & Stourbridge Line in preparation for the Stourbridge Excursion Rides pulling out on Saturday, May 9. 570/2533240.

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, “Painting a Small Landscape” at Wurtsboro Art Alliance, 10am-12:30pm. Cost is $25. For more information and to register email info@waagallery.org.

Clothing drive

Comedy Show with Gemini

MONTICELLO — The Monticello Elks #1544 will host a 1544 Comedy Show with Gemini. Doors open at 7pm and show starts at 8pm. The Lodge is located at 46 North St. Adults: $15 in advance and $20 at the door. Cash bar, food available for purchase. For more information or tickets: 914/799-1831 or 845/7941544.

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. 845/252-6783, www.riverfolkconcerts.com.

Liberty Aglow Lighthouse meeting

LIBERTY — Breakfast meeting at Lighthouse Ministries, 5 Triangle Rd., 9-11am. They will host a baby shower for the Pregnancy Support Center of Sullivan County. 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. A variety of hanging baskets, flowering plants and assorted flats will be available. The sale is held each year and helps to 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 is holing a Nature Watch, 10am-4pm. Join trained volunteers at boat launch across from 1131 South Rd. to learn about nesting bald eagles and more wildlife of the beautiful Basha Kill wetland. Weekends until June 28. Powerful spotting scopes, lots of information, family friendly.

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

Family Tea with the Western Sullivan Public Library

HAWLEY — Second annual tricky tray for The Alliance for Lupus Research at the Central Volunteer Fire Dept. Doors open at 12pm, calling at 2pm. Over 100 baskets. Many gifts and baskets donated by local business, including NFL items, Coach, Vera Bradley, toys, gift cards, etc. Kid friendly event. Lunch and snacks available for purchase.

Grand opening party

Sun., May. 10

CALLICOON — Family Tea with the Western Sullivan Public Library at the Delaware Free Branch, 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. ROSCOE — Roscoe Beer Company grand opening of new tasting room. Ribbon cutting on May 8 at 2pm, and another celebration on May 9 from 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.

Callicoon Farmers’ Market

CALLICOON — The Sullivan County Farmers’ Markets Association’s weekly market at Callicoon Creek Park on Audrey Dorer Drive, 11am-2pm. The market now has 35 individual vendors with a variety of products. 888/270-2015.

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Customers of the Narrowsburg Water District

The NWD has scheduled the Àushing of ¿re hydrants to May 12th, 13th, and 14th from 5AM to 12 Noon. Flushing will verify the proper operation of ¿re hydrants and help maintain water quality in the distribution system. Also at this time main valves will be exercised to ensure their continued operation. During Àushing you may notice a loss in water pressure or a red discoloration of the water. This will be temporary. Customers are asked to refrain from using water during this period unless absolutely necessary. Customers are also advised to drain a small portion of water from their hot water heater and check for this discoloration before resuming regular laundry washing. If you have any questions about your water service please call us at 845-252-7376.

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Clothing drive

Fri., May. 15

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 the nearby Pocono Mountains. For tickets and info call 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 is holing a Nature Watch, 10am4pm. Join trained volunteers at boat launch across from 1131 South Road to learn about nesting bald eagles and more wildlife of the beautiful Basha Kill wetland. Weekends until June 28. Powerful spotting scopes, lots of information, family friendly.

Upper Delaware Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Program

BEACH LAKE — Deborah Chandler, Ph.D. will speak on meditation and psychology at the Upper Delaware Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Program at the Berlin Township Community Center, 10:15am. Conversation and refreshments will follow the program. For directions see www.uduuf.org/directions.

Mon., May. 11 Clothing drive

Tue., May. 12 Clothing drive

Wed., May. 13 Caregiver’s Support Group

Chronic Disease Self-Management workshops

Clothing drive

Farming With Kids

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

Sat., May. 16 Art class: Landscape

WURTSBORO — Sandy Spitzer teaches a class on “Painting a Small Landscape” at Wurtsboro Art Alliance, 10am-12:30pm. Cost is $25. For more information and to register email info@ waagallery.org.

Ask Audubon at Garden Day

LIVINGSTON MANOR — Ask Sullivan County Audubon your bird and butterfly questions at Garden Day. Come see what your local Audubon does while taking in the Garden Day celebration, complete with garden vendors and lecturers at the Catskill Art Society. Carolyn Summers speaks at 1pm on native gardening. www.livingstonmanor.org.

Barryville Farmers’ Market

BARRYVILLE — The Barryville Farmers’ Market, presented by the Barryville Greenmarket Foundation, at 3385 Rte. 97, behind River Market, 10am-1pm. Open every Saturday (rain or shine), through October 31. Farmers, food producers, bakers, artists and artisans. www.BarryvilleFarmersMarket.com.

Breakfast to support veterans

WURTSBORO — All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast at American Legion Post 1266, 92 Pine St., 8-11am. Military-style breakfast chow line prepared and served by veterans including Gulf War veterans. All proceeds support programs for veterans throughout Sullivan County. $7 at the door. 845/888-4958.

Celtic Folk Rock: OCEAN Quartet

HONESDALE — The Wayne County Area Agency on Aging monthly meeting of the Caregiver’s Support Group at the Earl J. Simons Senior Center, 1:30-3pm. The guest speaker will be a pharmacist from Stephen’s Pharmacy, Honesdale, who will discuss “Medications as we Age.” 570/253-4262.

HAWLEY — OCEAN Quartet plays Harmony Presents in the Silk Mill, 8pm. OCEAN is where ancient ballads meet delicious pop grooves, and where fans of all generations and musical tastes can enjoy the same concert. Tickets: $15$22. www.silkmillharmony.com.

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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.

Health and children’s craft fair

CALLICOON — Catskill Regional Medical Center Health and Children’s Craft Fair at the Callicoon Division Grover Hermann Hospital, from 8am-2pm. Craft vendors, flea market, children’s activities and prizes, bake sale, raffles, tricky tray and more. 845/932-8487.

Kingfisher Project at Wellness Day FALLSBURG — The award-winning Kingfisher Project will participate in Fallsburg’s Annual Wellness Fair at the Fallsburg High School, 9am-12 noon. Created at radio station WJFF, Kingfisher aims to educate the public and encourage people to become involved with the heroin epidemic. 845/434-6800, ext. 2212.

Livingston Manor Garden Day

LIVINGSTON MANOR — Garden Day held along the sidewalks of Main Street with free lectures offered at the Catskill Art Society, 10am-5pm. Rain or shine. Vendors with birdhouses, wind chimes, planters, plants, tools, gloves, hats, solar lighting, and honey and maple products. Raffles and food. 845/439-3567.

Manchester Community Library book sale

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

Nature Watch

Roast pork dinner

CALKINS — The Knights of Columbus hold a roast pork dinner at Holy Cross Church at 5:30pm. Cost: adults $12, children ages 7-15 $7, children under 6 free. Dinner includes roast pork, potatoes, apple sauce, almond green beans, beer, soda, coffee and dessert. 50/50 raffle, music and fun.

Sun., May. 17 GLEN SPEY — Boy Scout Troop 102 of Glen Spey will hold its annual breakfast buffet at the Lumberland Senior Center, 7-11am. Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for seniors and children under 8 years of age.

Callicoon Farmers’ Market

Clothing drive

LAKE HUNTINGTON — The Sullivan West Student Council is sponsoring a clothing fundraiser at the high school in Lake Huntington until Monday, May 25. A dumpster donated by Thompson’s Sanitation is next to the parking circle at the high school for your convenience in dropping off bags. WESTBROOKVILLE — Basha Kill Area Association sponsors a hike at the DEC fishing platform, 10am. Trail gains 450 vertical feet to the Knob which is almost 1000 feet high. Very scenic views from Shawangunk Ridge. Wear sturdy shoes,

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Spring Classics

MILFORD — The Delaware Valley Choral Society performs “Spring Classics” at Delaware Valley High School, 2:30 pm. Works featured include Mozart’s Ave Verum Corpus, Handel’s Chandos Anthem No. 4, and Schubert’s Mass in A-flat. A full symphony orchestra to accompany chorus. Guest appearance: Dingman Delaware Children’s Choir. $15 adults, $10 students.

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Trip to Grand Canyon of Pennsylvania

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HAWLEY — The Wayne County Area Agency on Aging’s PrimeTime Health program is hosting a workshop to reduce falls at the Hawley Senior Center, 10am2pm. The workshop is designed to help older adults make their homes safer, manage their medicines and learn how to improve their strength and balance. Register: 570/253-4262.

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Contractor LEWIS MECKLE CONSTRUCTION CORP. New Homes • New Construction Renovations • Excavations From start to finish • Quality to remember Narrowsburg, NY • 845-252-7469

SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS

Blower door testing for energy efficiency Windturbine and solar assessment Renewable energy/greenbuilding design consulting. 845-252-6626

Construction REEVES MOUNTAIN CONSTRUCTION

No Job Too Small... No Challenge Too Big! All phases of construction • Fully Insured • Free Estimates Find us on Facebook for full gallery of previous work Accepting all major credit cards • 845-252-3995

550 Route 55, Eldred, NY 845-557-6168 888-435-2979 M-F 8-5 Sat 8-3

BARRYVILLE EXTERMINATING SERVICE “The Name You Trust” • Free Estimates 845-557-6762 • Serving NY & PA Integrated Pest Management

Gutters BOB’S SEAMLESS GUTTERS

5" Residential, 6" & 7" Commercial Leaf Guard also Available 36 Colors Available • 845-557-8967

NARROWSBURG ELECTRIC

Swimming Pools CLEAR-RITE POOLS & SPAS, INC.

Tree Service BLACK OAK TREE SERVICE

845-482-5208

HVAC ENERGYSTARDAVE

Commercial Boilers, Heat Pumps & Controls

SOLAR GEO & WOOD 845-701-3088

Landscaping BRADY STONE & LANDSCAPING LLC

Patios, walkways, retaining walls fencing, tree removal Mowing & Clean-ups • 845-468-0130 www.CreativeEarthLandscape.com

MACIEJEWSKI LANDSCAPING, INC. Hydro-seeding • Walkways • Patios Retaining Walls • Tree Shrubs Installation Drainage Work • Fully Insured • Irrigation FREE ESTIMATE • 570-224-6405 MaciejewskiLandscaping.com

MARHAREX STONE & LANDSCAPING Complete Design & Installation All applications of Stone Work Proudly serving the area since 2001 Full portfolio 570-878-1595 • marharex.com

Painter B&L HOME INTERIOR

Brush Hogging

Used and New Equipment & Parts Shed and Gazebo Sales • Kubota Dealer Bobcat Dealer

Painter

MARSHALL MACHINERY, INC.

GS PLUMBING & HEATING

Service, New Construction, Well Pumps, Water Heaters & Boilers Fully Insured • Free Estimates Greg Stevenson • 845/252-7286

STRAIT LINE ROOFING

Equipment & Storage Located on Route 652 in Honesdale, PA 570-729-7117 • www.marshall-machinery.com

Hot Air - Hot Water • Free Standing 570-253-0469 Fax 570-253-0520 www.unitedjim.com

HALLORAN FARM

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Serving Sullivan and Delaware Counties 845-243-4131 email: CatskillBrushHog@aol.com

New Construction, Renovation, Service Water Heaters, Boilers, Well Pumps Solar Installs • 570-729-7791

Roofing

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Serving Sullivan County 26 Years Experience • All forms of Electrical work Voted Best Electrician fifth year in a row Richard Maloney • 845-252-6640

BUSELLI PLUMBING, HEATING & ELECTRIC

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Outdoor wood furnace CLEANER and GREENER EPA Qualified CALL TODAY!

AMERICAN ELECTRIC, LLC

Licensed Electrical Contractor Serving Sullivan County • Residential • Commercial HEAT • LIGHT • POWER James A. Sackett • 845-252-7461

Stoves WOOD & COAL STOVES

“The Best for Less” • Bill Pierpont 845-252-7319 Cell: 845-7968096

Electrical

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Plumbing & Heating

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Heating

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

Licensed Electrical Contractor Sull. Co. License #273 • Orange Co. License #174 Wayne Co. Builder’s Assoc #PA031768 NJ State License #12380 Residential • Commercial • Industrial Authorized Generac Generator Dealer We Service All Makes of Generators www.AmericanElectricOnline.com 845-932-8111 or 845-583-1015 PA: 570-251-9990

RILEYVILLE MINI STORAGE

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

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

CATSKILL BRUSH HOG SERVICES

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

Builder

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KELLAM’S PAINTING

Interior & Exterior, Deck Preserving, Roofing & Repairs • Pressure Washing FREE Estimates • Fully Insured • Guatanteed Bob: 570-253-9424 home Shawn: 570-352-4740 cell

“We’ve got you covered” Voted BEST Roofer 2009 - 2013 Owens Corning Preferred Contractor Insured, Commercial, Residential All Phases of Roofing Including Metal

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Visit us at www.straitlineroofing.com

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

VALLEY SAND & GRAVEL

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Septic Service ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

KOBERLEIN SEPTIC CLEANING

Septic Pumping, Jetting, Line Cleaning Video Inspection, Drainfield Restoration & More 24/7 Service • Koberlein.com 845-292-1494 • 570-729-7645

Tree removal, trimming. Fully Insured, Fair Prices, Free Estimate 845-557-3833

DER OSKAR TREE SERVICE.COM Full Service Tree Care • Tree Removal & Pruning Fertilizer & Insecticide Treatments Organic Pesticide Spraying • Member TCIA 845 557 8051 Licensed NY/PA deroskartreeservice@yahoo.com In business since 1993 • Fully Insured Pole Saw Work • Climbing • Complete Tree Removal Stump Grinding • Chipping • Trimming

GAEBEL’S TREE SERVICE

Free Estimates • 845-482-4965

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

RTS TRUCK CENTER, INC 570-729-7636

Well Drilling PETER A. KESTLER WELL DRILLING

PLUMBERS

ROTO ROOTER Septic Tank Pumping,

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

845-252-6672 • 570-729-7936

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

Solar Energy

Licensed driller serving NY, NJ and PA Since 1967 • “Water when you want it!” Shohola, PA • 570-559-7596

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

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

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

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Classifieds Help Wanted Publisher’s Employment Notice – All employment advertised in this newspaper is subject to Section 296 of the Human Rights Law which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation, or discrimination based on race, color, creed, national origin, disability, marital status, sex, age, or arrest conviction record, or an intention to make any such preference, limitation, or discrimination. Title 29, U.S. Code, Chap. 630, excludes the Federal Gov’t. for the age discrimination provisions. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for employment which is in violation of the law. Our readers are informed that employment offerings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis.

Adoption ADOPT: Looking to adopt another little miracle, giving our daughter a sibling/best friend and completing our family. Contact Robin and Neil: 866-303-0668, www.rnladopt.info ADOPTION: Childless, loving couple pray to adopt. Stay at home mom, successful dad, great dogs & devoted grandparents. Legally allowed expenses paid. Bill & Debbie 800-311-6090 ADOPTION: Unplanned Pregnancy? Caring licensed adoption agency provides financial and emotional support. Choose from loving pre-approved families. Call Joy toll free 1-866-922-3678 or confidential email:Adopt@ForeverFamiliesThroughAdoption.org Adoption: Warmhearted couple wishes to give unconditional love to an infant. Get to know us at RichandRenee@hotmail.com or 315-200-3559. ADOPTION: Unplanned Pregnancy? Caring licensed adoption agency provides financial and emotional support. Choose from loving pre-approved families. Call Joy toll free 1-866-922-3678 or confidential email:Adopt@ForeverFamiliesThroughAdoption.org A childless young married couple (she-30/he-37) seeks to adopt. Will be hands-on mom/devoted dad. Financial security. Expenses paid. Call/text. Mary & Adam. 1-800790-5260.

Auto Donations Donate your car to Wheels For Wishes, benefiting Make-A-Wish. We offer free towing and your donation is 100% tax deductible. Call 315-400-0797 Today!

Help Wanted

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

Secretarial Help

Recording and corresponding secretary sought for Upper Delaware Scenic Byway, Inc. for approximately 15 hours/ month to prepare agendas, draft letters, take and distribute minutes, and perform other clerical functions. Grant-writing experience a plus. Must attend regular monthly 4th Monday 7 p.m. meeting in Narrowsburg. Provide letter of interest with qualifications by May 24 to: UDSB, PO Box 127, Narrowsburg, NY 12764 or info@upperdelawarescenicbyway.org.

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.

To advertise, call Eileen: 845-252-7414, ext. 35 Deadline: Mondays, 12:00 p.m. Help Wanted Summer maintenance/janitorial helper needed at children’s camp in Glen Spey. Applicant must have a valid Driver’s License. For more info call: 845-856-6521 and leave your name and contact information.

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Help Wanted 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

The Western Sullivan Public Library is seeking resumes for Library Multi Media Tech position. This position is full-time, 35 hours per week, with a starting pay of $27,300. A flexible work schedule and travel between the three branches is required. Qualifications: Certification as a NOVELL CNE (Certified Network Engineer) or comparable training and certification; this position is subject to Civil Service Examination. For a list of minimum qualifications please visit wsplonline.org.

Spring Into A New Job 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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Help Wanted

Retail sales associate for Callicoon Ragtime Clothing Exchange, Selling Trendy recycle, modern, and vintage clothing, jewelry and collectables Must love fashion, know trends, be a self starter, mulit tasker energetic people person Retail experience preferred Fri, Sat, Sun 11-5 e-mail resume to chelseagirl@familyjewelsnyc.com or call 845-887-3032

SALES PERSON – Must have 3+ years of sales! Experienced in heavy duty trucks & equipment a plus. Salary & bene¿ts based on experience & results. Apply @ Arthur Trovei & Sons, Inc., Port Jervis, NY, call 845-856-1142.

Financial aid

Help Wanted

Parents! Having trouble with college funding? Get personal help with financial aid forms for free grants. Visit www.sourcesforstudents.com or call Paul Anthony Rivers at (914) 358-1700.

AIRLINE CAREERS begin here Get FAA approved Aviation Maintenance Technician training. Financial aid for qualified students – Housing available. Job placement assistance. Call AIM 866-296-7093

Career Training

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

WELDING CAREERS- Hands on training for career opportunities in aviation, automotive, manufacturing and more. Financial aid for qualified students. Job placement assistance. CALL AIM 855-325-0399

Opportunity to earn extra money! Seasonal Positions available from May to mid-August. Hiring 16-40 hours per week for Equinunk, Honesdale, Thompson, Starrucca, Preston Park, Greeley, Reeders, Stroudsburg & Dingman’s Ferry. Position requirements: Successfully pass criminal background check & drug screen, be flexible in scheduling, have reliable means of transportation, ability to communicate clearly in English both oral & written, be able to walk & stand for extended periods and possess excellent customer service skills. Candidate must be 21 years of age. Some positions require a valid driver’s license. E.O.E. 800-682-4722

HELP WANTED - Truck Drivers Class A & Class B Triaxle Low Boy 3 + years construction experience Apply at: Pioneer Construction 116 W 11th Street Honesdale PA 18431 Fax: 570-647-0049 Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer Male/Female/Disabled/Veteran

Garage Sale Genco’s Fire House GARAGE SALE

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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.

Help Wanted

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

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Nick who comes at night Error’s partner Wild dog High-pitched wind Isn’t 100% College World Series org. Helps out President whose wife, Abigail, was once his schoolteacher 9. ____-retentive 10. Summon again 11. Flustered 12. Sloth, e.g. 13. Chop 21. Fight (for) 22. ____ few rounds 26. “Whip It” band 27. North African port 29. Prefix with center 30. “Trix ____ for kids!” 31. Many a tofu eater 32. Very much for 36. They’re featured in Bimmer magazine 37. Nobel Prize category: Abbr. 38. Patrolman’s wheels 39. Entered into a plot? 41. Moo goo ____ pan 42. “And the list goes on” 45. Lincoln’s side of the penny 48. Band with the 1999 hit “Summer Girls” 49. Ventriloquist Jeff 50. Unit in astronomy 51. One of the Kennedys 55. Yields some 56. Explosive ‘50s event 58. Billion : giga- :: trillion : ____ 59. Thomas Hardy heroine 60. “Lost ____ Mancha” (2002 documentary) 61. Thor’s father 62. Only U.S. pres. sworn in aboard Air Force One 63. Lyricist Gershwin

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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.

Bridge Street Narrowsburg 1 Bedroom Walk Up Loft Apartment Town Center. Walk to All! Hardwood Floors, Central Air Conditioning, Stainless Steel Appliances. $750 includes Heat, Electric, Parking, Sanitation, Plowing. Financial/Work References 845 252-3738 Incrementalista@gmail.com

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EAGLE VALLEY REALTY

6569 State Route 97 • Narrowsburg, NY 12764 • 845-252-3085 Serving the Upper Delaware River Valley Licensed NY & PA, Realtor-MLS Great Split Level Home! Beautifully Maintained Home Boasts A Large Living Room, Kitchen, Dining, 5 Bedrooms & 3 Full Baths. Big Master Bedroom, Fits A King Sized Bed W/ Private Bath. A Fantastic Man Cave, Large Utility Room On The Lower Level. Attic Storage. Set On Almost 3 Country Acres! A Must See @ $214,999 MLS#40996

For more country properties visit us on the web! www.eaglevalleyrealty.com • eaglevalleyrealty@gmail.com

FOR RENT - HORTONVILLE, NY 3-BR / 1-BA Restored Farmhouse With Country Cottage Charm Hardwood Floors, New Windows, Near Historic Callicoon, Delaware River & Bethel Woods $850/month Utilities NOT included Good Credit Required Call Jim at 845-807-3603 or 201-951-6484

To advertise, call Eileen: 845-252-7414, ext. 35 Deadline: Mondays, 12:00 p.m. Vacation Rentals OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND. Best selection of affordable rentals. Full/ partial weeks. Call for FREE brochure. Open daily. Holiday Resort Services. 1-800-638-2102. Online reservations: www.holidayoc.com

Apartment for Rent Town of Callicoon - Small 2BR, 1BA, apt., W/D hookup, wrap around deck, country setting, includes modern security system, $900/mth + utilities. Security and References Required. Available now. Call 845866-6757. Leave Message.

Land For Sale BLACK LAKE! 100 acres. $69,900. Deeded access on Black Lake. Borders State Forest. Ice Fishing! PRIVATE! John Hill, RE Salesperson 315-657-5469. NY LAND QUEST nylandquest.com

Miscellaneous SAWMILLS from only $4397.00MAKE & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill- Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info/DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com 1-800-578-1363 Ext.300N

Callicoon 1BR Apt-Large, clean, modern. 10 ft ceilings, H/W floors. Downtown 2nd floor. Includes heat, trash, water. 1 ½ mo sec. plus lease. $750 mo. 845-887-4886

LOTS For Sale Lake Wallenpaupack Region, PA 3+ Acres’ Residential Vacant Lot in a established development @ Route 590 Hawley. Reduced price $75,000. Call owner - 917 400 2177.

FOR RENT or SALE DUPLEX Honesdale, PA 18431 1301-1303 West Street 3 BR 2 BATH each unit Large backyard • Perimeter Fence • Free Snow Removal • Free Lawn Work. $950 per month per unit. Selling Price negotiable. Employed or Retired with good credit required. 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. Thanks in advance. La629@ bellsouth.net. 305-294-6501. 305-923-7444 21 Lower Main Street PO Box 335 Callicoon, NY

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Once you have Ànished reading The River Reporter, don’t throw it away. Find another use for it. It makes great Àller for packing household goods when moving. As soon as everything is unpacked, take the used newspaper to a recycling center near you. Read Reuse Recycle

Main Street Narrowsburg 1 Bedroom Walk Up Apartment Stainless Steel Appliances View of Little Lake Erie. $695 includes Heat, Electric, Parking, Sanitation, Plowing. NEW DECKS for Spring. Financial/ Work References. 845 2523999 Jani5803@Aol.com.

Ellenville Country Club Apartments $800 & up. 1, 2, 3, BR Apts. for Rent. Cleanest & Best Maintained Garden Apartments in Ellenville! Beautiful Mountain Views.

MLS # 40827 Commercial barn in the Village of Jeffersonville. This huge 1872 barn has great local history and has unlimited potential. Currently used as Peter’s Auction Barn and Antique Shop. Can be used as dinner theater, lawn and garden center or so much more. This is a must see property at $ 150,000

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Legal Notice Notice of Qualification of Growhouse, LLC. App. for Auth. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) 3/18/15. Office location: Sullivan County. LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 3/17/15. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: c/o Growhouse, LLC, 181 Boband Road, Youngsville, NY 12791. DE address of LLC: c/o United Corporate Services, Inc., 874 Walker Road, Ste. C, Dover, DE 19904. Arts. of Org. filed with DE Secy. of State, 401 Federal St., Ste. 4, Dover, DE 19901. Purpose: any lawful activity. HHE ENTERPRISES, LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 4/23/2015. Office in Sullivan Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 23 Waverly Ave., Monticello, NY 12701. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 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. 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. HALF MOON LAKE HOUSE RETREAT LLC, a domestic LLC, filed

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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.

State of NY (SSNY) on 3/30/2015. Office location: Sullivan County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to: THE LLC 66 BROPHY ROAD #151, HURLEYVILLE, NY 12747. Purpose: any lawful purpose.

ticles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State te e (SSNY) 3/10/15. Office in Sullivan va an n Co. SSNY design. Agent of LLC LLC LL LC rvve ved ed. d. upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process occe ces ess ss to The LLC 202 Grandview w Ave Ave Av ve Monsey, NY 10952. Purpose: e: Any e: Any An ny lawful activity.

Notice of Formation of a Limited Liability CompanyThe name of the limited liability company is: Stam Trave LLC Articles of Organization were filed with the New York Secretary of State’s office on :4/27/2015 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 : 75 Evergreen Way C-17 Loch Sheldrake, NY 12759 Water to Wear, LLC Arts of Org. filed SSNY 1/21/15. Office: Sullivan. SSNY design. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served and shall mail copy to princ. address/RA Legalinc Corp. Srvcs Inc. 90 State St. #700 Box 80 Albany, NY 12207. Purpose: any lawful activity 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. NOTICE OF FORMATION of limited liability company (LLC). Name: AMPORT LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of

Notice of Formation of a Limited Liability Company The name of the limited liability company is: The RedTop Group, LLC Articles of Organization were filed with the New York Secretary of State’s office on : :04/06/2015 3.The County in which the Office is to be located : Sullivan The New York Secretary of State is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The address to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC is : The RedTop Group, LLC PO Box 304 Westbrookville, NY 12785

J AB 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 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. 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 a Limited Liability Company The name of the limited liability company is: mom’s car service llc Articles of Organization were filed with the New York Secretary of State’s office on 4/21/2015 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 : 3546 Rt 55 Kauneonga Lake NY 12749 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. CATSKILL HOLDINGS LLC Ar-

LEGAL NOTICE COUNTY OF SULLIVAN m m od o di d i-Sale of Recyclable Commodit, m ixxe xed ties (cardboard, newsprint, mixed Cou Co ount nty ty paper), from the Sullivan County d are are re to to Landfill. Those interested Cen ent ntra ral al contact the Purchasing & Central 4545 5-8 807 80 077Services Department @ 845-8070515, Attn: Allyson Lewis Dated: May 8, 2015 LEGAL NOTICE COUNTY OF SULLIVAN Sealed bids for the following will e be received by the Director of the d Department of Purchasing and n Central Services at the Sullivan 00 0 County Government Center, 100 rk rk North Street, Monticello, New York 00 00 12701, (845) 807-0515, until 1:00 P.M. on Friday, May 22, 2015 a att cllyy which time the bids will be publicly opened and read. ce e Chemicals and Maintenance (B-15-30) g Emergency Services Training Facility Parking Lot Lighting (B-1531) 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 8, 2015

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Livingston Manor Garden Day

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Scholar athletes honored MIDDLETOWN, NY — Sullivan West High School seniors Carly Grishaber and Kevin Hart recently won O.C.I.A.A. recognition as Scholar/Athletes. The awards ceremony was held on April 2d at Kuhl’s Highland House in Middletown. Pictured above are Kevin’s parents Cathy and Dan Hart, left, Kevin, Carly and her parents Jill and John Grishaber. Carly has participated in soccer, basketball, and softball. She plans on attending Ulster County Community College, majoring in veterinary technology. Kevin has participated in football, indoor tack, spring track and baseball. Next year Kevin plans on attending SUNY New Paltz to study electrical engineering.

IVINGSTON MANOR, NY — Livingston Manor Garden Day will be held on May 16, rain or shine, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event is sponsored by the Livingston Manor Community Center and Chamber of Commerce, Livingston Manor Renaissance volunteers and Sullivan County Audubon Society. Free lectures will be offered at the Catskill Art Society, with speakers including Greg Lotorto, Bethel Woods landscape designer at 10 a.m.; John Evans, superintendent of Roscoe Central School on community gardens at 11 a.m.; Carolyn Summers, author and expert on native plants for Sullivan County at 1 p.m.; Paul Blanton, landscape artist and local grower, on practical tips and tools of the trade at 2 p.m. There will be vendors along the sidewalks with birdhouses, wind chimes, planters, plants, tools, gloves, hats, solar lighting and honey and maple products. Live music will be provided by local harpist Jan Hirsch, and Darren Steele and the Moon Sauce Band. There will be raffles and food.

River Sojourn planned for June 20-27

PPER DELAWARE RIVER — The Delaware Sojourn, one of the oldest river sojourns in the nation, will take place from June 20 to 27 this year. Participants can sign up for the entire eight-day trip or for the day(s) of their choice. Close to 75 miles of the Main Stem Delaware River will be paddled in 2015, split into daily trips ranging from eight to 13 miles. This year’s sojourn will also visit Crosswicks Creek, a New Jersey tributary to the Delaware River. The sojourn will include the following stretches: Saturday, June 20: Balls Eddy, PA to Buckingham, PA Sunday, June 21: Lordville, NY to Hankins, NY Monday, June 22: Narrowsburg, NY to Lackawaxen, PA Tuesday, June 23: Dingmans Ferry, PA to Bushkill, PA Wednesday, June 24: Bushkill, PA to Worthington State Forest, N.J. Thursday, June 25: Easton, PA to Riegelsville, NJ Friday, June 26: Bordentown, NJ to Crosswicks Creek, and back to Bordentown Saturday, June 27: Independence Seaport Museum, Philadelphia, PA to Fort Mifflin, Philadelphia

The cost for sojourners who register by June 13 is $80 per day for adults and $60 per day for children (ages 15 and under). There is an additional one-time insurance fee of $5 per person for this American Canoe Association (ACA)-sanctioned event, except for current ACA members. Further discount opportunities are available on a first-come, first-served basis for adult paddlers new to the Delaware River Sojourn. Add $10 to the daily rates for registrations made after June 13. Included in the sojourn this year will be a tour of the Fort Delaware Museum in Narrowsburg, NY; a visit to the new Tulpehaking Nature Center, part of the Abbott Marshlands, in Hamilton Township, NJ; and an overnight stay at the Independence Seaport Museum in Philadelphia, PA. Registration details, itinerary overview, and sojourn guidelines are available at www.delawareriversojourn.org. You can register online using Paypal. Registration-related questions and discount availability inquiries may be directed to Dejay Branch at 646/205-2724 or info@ri versojourn.com.

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EFFERSONVILLE, NY — On May 14, fifth-grade students will celebrate Trout Release Day, part of the Trout in the Classroom program co-sponsored by the Upper Delaware Chapter of Trout Unlimited (TU) and Jeff Bank at Sullivan West Elementary School. The release day will take place at the junction of Route 52 and North Branch Road, where owner Jim Hughson has donated the use of the park. The property runs along Callicoon Creek, and is maintained in memory of his daughter, Lauren, a great lover of the outdoors. At 9:45 a.m., there will be a dedication of a student-created mural celebrating the beauty and nature of Sullivan County. The mural is in honor of Sullivan West Friends of Education Pam and the late Val Reinhardt. Immediately following, Trout Release Day activities will begin. Volunteers from TU will give fly-casting demonstrations,

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teaching fly-tying, entomology, and the art of wood carving a trout. In addition, the National Park Service will host stations featuring an enviroscape table and birds of prey. Students will release the brown trout they raised from eggs, which have now reached fingerling stage, into Callicoon Creek. Students have been journaling their observations during the stages of trout development and monitoring the health of the tank, with advice and assistance from volunteers from TU. Their observations have been incorporated into all areas of the curriculum. Following the release, students will enjoy a picnic lunch with live entertainment sponsored by Jeff Bank, “Twist & Trout,” by environmental musician Ira McIntosh. Visit www.swcsd.org for possible weather-related postponement on Thursday morning.

EGION — The New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) today announced that it will continue the pilot program that allows the use of electric trolling motors for fishing at Cannonsville Reservoir. During the 2015 season, DEP will continue its discussions with fishermen and watershed stakeholders to determine whether the trolling motor program has been useful and whether it should expand to other locations in the years ahead. The pilot program began in 2013, marking the first time that motorized boats were allowed on any of DEP’s upstate reservoirs. The boats and their electric motors are required to be steam cleaned before they enter Cannonsville Reservoir. Steam cleaning helps to eradicate invasive animals, plants and other microorganisms. If introduced into the water supply, certain invasive species could potentially harm water quality, clog intake pipes,

and have detrimental effects on the ecosystem. Certified steam cleaning vendors will issue two-day trolling motor tags only. These tags will allow fishermen to use their electric trolling motors for two consecutive days before they must be removed from the reservoir. If they are to be used again, the trolling motors must be steam cleaned and a new tag will be issued. These rules do not affect tags that are issued for fishing boats that do not use a motor, nor do they affect tags for recreational boating at other reservoirs in the Catskills. The trolling motor season ends November 30. A free-ofcharge DEP access permit is required for anyone boating and/or fishing on city reservoirs. Access permits can be obtained online by going to nyc.gov/dep/accesspermit. DEP will be assessing the pilot trolling motor program in 2015 and welcomes feedback from recreational participants.

Bird Walk and Work Party in Bethel

ETHEL, NY — Join the Delaware Highlands Conservancy for a free bird walk on the woodland trail at our office on Sunday, May 17, from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. Learn about what you see and hear on the trail, and help collect data about the birds found on the property. Then, join the Conservancy on May 23 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at our Bethel office to participate in a work party to clean up the grounds and do some painting and minor

repairs to help us get ready for the summer. The woodland trail and other features of the protected property, including the herb and pollinator gardens, have been developed with support from an Environmental Initiatives grant from Sullivan Renaissance. Register by calling 845/583-1010, 570/226-3164, or email info@delawarehighlands.org.

SOUNDINGS: taking the pulse of the Upper Delaware Watershed High gage mark, feet 4/29 4/30 5/1 5/2 5/3 5/4 5/5

3.92 3.84 3.74 3.70 3.63 3.56 3.52

High water temperature °F 4/29 4/30 5/1 5/2 5/3 5/4 5/5

57.38 60.26 57.92 59.72 61.70 64.94 67.10

Actual and avg. precipitation NYC watershed

Reservoir levels May 5, 2015 Cannonsville: 99.4% Pepacton: 97.8% Neversink: 97.3% Total: 98.7% Normal Total: 98.6% Total in 2013: 98.2%

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n my last column, I advocated for getting up and going outside to see whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s happening in the natural world. Happily, I took my own advice and was pleased to find the answer isâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;a lot. In just a few not-veryextensive rambles within five miles of my home, I encountered all of the interesting things depicted in this column (and more). On the last day of April, the first hummingbird arrived. (Put those feeders out!) If your forays take you into areas where hunting is allowed, be mindful to wear fluorescent orange as turkey season is underway in both Pennsylvania and New York through May.

This tiny painted turtle was making its way across a dirt road in Pike County, PA. The coin placed next to it for perspective is a nickel found nearby, discolored from exposure to the weather. This robinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nest was built about 20 paces from our back door. Since the photo was taken, a second egg has been laid.

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I almost stepped on this harmless garter snake along a trail near my home.

This muskrat lives in a canal along the Delaware River. Muskrats are Some of the beautiful shrubs and trees in the Upper semi-aquatic rodents with thick brown fur and scaly tails, with a typical adult measuring up to two feet from nose to tail tip. They resemble Delaware River region, like this flowering red maple, large rats and produce a musky odor, and so are aptly named. bring to mind the fantastical creations of Dr. Seuss.

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