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Neighbors lodge complaint against car lot Bethel continues battle against unsafe buildings

By FRITZ MAYER

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HITE LAKE, NY — During public comment at the Bethel town meeting on May 12, attorney Kirk Orseck made a brief presentation concerning the well-known used car dealership on Route 17B in Mongaup Valley, Seven X Motors. Orseck said that he represented a group called Gale Road Residents Association, and detailed a number of complaints he said were violations of town code and state law. Orseck said representatives of an engineering firm had accompanied him to the meeting.

Bethel Supervisor Dan Sturm said he was glad to give Orseck some time to deliver remarks, but he said, “I want to remind the board this is a matter of current litigation, and want to caution the board we can’t comment on pending litigation.”

Orseck said, “I do want to ask if there is something outside of the lawsuit that you might want to consider.”

Sturm responded that he could not discuss that without the presence of the town attorney, who was not in attendance at the meeting.

The facility is owned by Eric Avella.

His father, also named Eric Avella, had a heated exchange with one of the neighbors, contractor Michael Nastro, which centered around treating each other with a lack of respect.

After the meeting, the younger Avella said Seven X Motors is a family business operating in its current location since 1982; it was once owned by the late Bethel Councilman Richard Crumley. He said he had recently been working with the town to make improvements at the facility, and in the process of doing so had planted 60 trees around the property.

Dilapidated buildings campaign The board also took several actions regarding zoning violations and unsafe or dilapidated buildings. One case involves a resident who rents a facility at 52 Taconic Trail in Smallwood. Sturm said several notices of violations had been served to Ronald Herbert, who is essentially running an unpermitted wood-cutting operation out of the Smallwood property and violating noise, sold waste and other ordinances.

Town officials have taken the matter to Bethel Town Court, but so far the town court has not been able to compel Herbert to come into compliance. Sturm said that while local efforts would continue, the town was now also going to seek “injunctive relief” in superior court, and the board agreed on the action.

Councilman Bernie Cohen said he didn’t understand why the town judges “put us in a position to have to spend a couple thousand bucks” to get the resident to comply.

When Councilwoman Lillian Hendrickson said the judge did try, Cohen replied that he didn’t try hard enough.

The board also discussed three other properties, including the old boat shop on Route 17B. Sturm said there had been no cooperation from the owner, and an engineer’s report recommended that three of the four buildings on the property be demolished. Before that can happen, the town will need to produce an asbestos report on the buildngs, which the board agreed to do.

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This building foundation on Route 55 in White Lake, NY, which has been abandoned for the past decade, is one of several unsafe properties being addressed in a stepped-up effort by officials in the Town of Bethel.

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Attorney Kirk Orseck displays one of several pictures belonging to Seven X Motors on Route 17B, about which neighbors have lodged objections.

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Honesdale house is not a home

By LINDA DROLLINGER

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ONESDALE, PA — His voice breaking with emotion at times, borough resident Bill Musgrove described the house next door to his on Freethy Pond Road. Musgrove told the Honesdale Borough Council at its May 16 meeting that he had purchased his current home in 1997, that since 2013 the house next door has been vacant, and that the rapidly deteriorating property has become a public health hazard.

Musgrove told of a house with peeling lead paint and a yard filled with debris that he said was not only an eyesore but a magnet for rodents and mosquitoes.

Turning to code enforcement officer Dan Hnatko, Musgrove said, “Dan can tell you all about it.” Hnatko corroborated Musgrove’s claims, adding that both he and Musgrove had endured vile language from one of the two property owners when talking to them about the condition of their property. Hnatko said he had issued fines for several code violations, but that not all of the issues Musgrove cited fell under property maintenance codes.

Among those issues was a jumble of household items collecting in the backyard that included a toilet tank and broken beer bottles, a dilapidated shed in early stage of collapse and a lawn grown into a field.

The last issue was a clear violation of the borough ordinance requiring grass to be kept under six inches tall.

Not only had Hnatko repeatedly issued fines for that particular fire hazard, but he eventually ended up mowing it himself, three times. “I don’t want to be in the lawn mowing business, and the borough shouldn’t have to be,” he said.

But to Musgrove’s query about declaring the shed structurally unsafe, Hnatko said only an engineer could make that determination, rendering the process too costly to pursue.

When the council asked for photographic evidence, Musgrove produced it. When it asked Hnatko if the fines and property taxes had been paid, he said yes. And with that, the council told Musgrove that it looked like he had the makings of a nuisance case against his neighbors and that he should consult an attorney about the possibility of filing a civil lawsuit.

As the council moved on to other business, Mayor Melody Robinson followed up on a different nuisance case that was before the council at last week’s meeting. Late-night noise outside a senior residence was the focus of that case; the information Robinson provided was the particulars of a noise ordinance in force in the borough of Lewisburg, where Robinson recently held a council seat.

Per Robinson, the Lewisburg ordinance set overnight noise level limits at 55 decibels for residential neighborhoods. Some council members said that limit was relatively low, Bill Canfield noting that trucks delivering goods to Dave’s Super Duper at night would be in violation if a similar ordinance were adopted in Honesdale.

Again the council tabled the idea of a noise ordinance.

Honesdale Fire Chief Steve Bates raised two topics of concern: the size of mortars to be used in fireworks displays within the borough and the necessity of HIV testing for new firefighters. Delegating authority to Bates to limit mortar size per his discretion, the council decided it is no longer necessary for new firefighters to undergo HIV tests prior to assuming active duty.

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IN BRIEF NY legislation to aid disabled ALBANY, NY — In celebration and observance of the annual Legislative Disabilities Awareness Day, Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie and Minority Leader Brian Kolb on May 17 announced the passage of a package of legislation that would improve the quality of life for New Yorkers with disabilities.

“This day offers us the unique opportunity to both recognize the achievements of persons with disabilities and bring together a community of advocates and leaders,” said Heastie.

The Assembly’s legislative package includes a measure that would waive the state’s sovereign immunity with regard to application of the American with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 and the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 as they apply to the protection of state employees.

Additional bills have been passed to ensure that people with disabilities are fully able to participate in elections, public hearings and meetings including measures that would enable blind and visually impaired registered voters to request and receive Braille or large-print absentee ballots for elections administered under the election law and education law and require that sign language interpretation services be made available upon the request of a hearing-impaired individual at public hearings and meetings.

PA house passes ignition interlock bill HARRIBURG, PA — The PA House of Representatives on May 17 overwhelmingly approved Senate Bill 290, which would make the ignition interlock program mandatory for certain first-time DUI offenders and, in those cases where the interlock program is applied, reduce driver’s license suspension requirements.

State Rep. Keith J. Greiner was one of the sponsors.

Greiner said. “This legislation is about saving lives; by preventing those who exercised poor judgment by drinking and driving from doing so again. At the same time, this legislation would rehabilitate rather than punish first-time offenders by allowing them to keep their licenses on the condition that they submit to the ignition interlock program.”

An ignition interlock is a device installed on the steering column of a motor vehicle to prohibit individuals under the influence of alcohol from operating the vehicle. Individuals are required to blow into the device, and if it detects alcohol, the vehicle will not start.

Sullivan County fish stocking program open SULLIVAN COUNTY, NY — Local officials remind residents that it is once again time to consider stocking ponds with fish.

The Sullivan County Soil & Water Conservation District has launched its annual fish stocking program.

This year they are selling both bass and trout at the same time. If a pond seems to have excessive vegetation the owner may want to consider grass carp.

If owners are interested in stocking their pond with largemouth bass, fathead minnows, rainbow trout, brook trout or grass carp, they should call the Conservation District at 845/292-6552 and request an order form to be mailed, or they may go online at sullivan swcd.org. The district will be accepting orders until Monday, May 30.

Democratic senators call for tax reforms HARRISBURG, PA — At a news conference held at the state capitol on May 11, PA State Sen. Art Haywood joined Senate Democratic colleagues and community leaders calling for tax reform to protect middle- and low-income Pennsylvanians, introducing legislation that would reduce their tax burden.

The Institute for Taxation and Economic Policy placed Pennsylvania on the “Terrible Ten” list of states for unfair taxation in 2015. The researchers found that low-income Pennsylvanians pay three times the tax share of the wealthy in Pennsylvania, while the percentage middle-income earners pay is twice as much as the well-off.

Haywood’s legislation would amend the state constitution to allow for graduated taxation of income. The amendment would make it possible for Pennsylvania to tax middle-income families at a lower rate than those who are high-income, as all surrounding states do.

Second, the legislation would impose a 4% tax on non-wage, non-interest income classes that are concentrated among the most affluent. The tax would apply to net profits; dividends; net income derived from rents, royalties, patents and copyrights; gambling and lottery winnings; and net gains derived through estates and trusts. According to the Pennsylvania Budget and Policy Center, this legislation could add up to about $1.2 billion in revenue by the end of the 2017-18 fiscal year.

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Kiryas Joel, Brooklyn and Sullivan County

By FRITZ MAYER

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IRYAS JOEL, NY — It was reported in dozens of media outlets that the FBI raided various locations in Kiryas Joel, the Orange County village populated mostly by members of the Hasidic community. The raid occurred on May 12, but just what the FBI and other officials were looking for is not clear (a couple of articles reported that members of the Sullivan County District Attorney’s office were involved).

Several news stories over recent days, including one from News 12 (tinyurl.com/ zjn98j3) reported that two videos surfaced on social media sites a couple of weeks ago showing a principal of a school, or yeshiva, run by the United Talmudical Academy (UTA) improperly touching young boys. The raid has been connected to that by some outlets.

In other media accounts, the raid has been connected to an investigation into the possible misuse of federal funds awarded by the government to pay for computer and Internet expenses. There were also raids at Jewish orthodox schools in Rockland and Orange counties in March connected to that investigation, according to multiple news sources.

The Forward, however, reported that

the raids in March “were focused on funds provided by the National School Lunch Program, which subsidizes food for lowincome students” (tinyurl.com/zv88rf2).

Multiple sources also reported that one of the buildings agents entered, and from which they removed boxes, was a property run by the UTA, which has a connection to the Town of Bethel.

In 2009, UTA built what was called at the time a synagogue and community center on Shultz Road in Bethel. The neighbors complained loudly about it, and the matter ended up in court with Judge Frank LaBuda ultimately granting UTA authority to use the building. It was, however, built without the necessary permits and planning board approvals. The building inspector at the time, Tim Dexter, was forced out of his job over the matter.

The documents regarding the marketing of the controversial development Villages at Chestnut Ridge, which were unsealed by a federal judge in April, referenced the matter on Shultz Road. Part of the executive summary of the development project read, “Since January of 2012 the developers have been engaged with deep discussions with Satmar Askanim, a father-and-son team named Moshe and Volvy Smilowitz.

He is a well-known baker and community activist. They were key players in the Sat-

mar-Bethel victory this past summer. We have had a number of informal ‘deals’ with the Smilowitz team.”

The Satmar sect of Hasidic Jews is based in Brooklyn and Kiryas Joel, and divided into two distinct groups, with each accepting one of two brothers as their grand Rebbe. The Rebbe at the head of the Kiryas Joel group is Aaron Teitelbaum, and his brother Zalman Teitelbaum is at the head of the other. According to various reports, Zalman has an interest in the Bloomingburg development Villages at Chestnut Ridge, which according to the executive summary, was always intended as a development for Hasidic families. The offices of Shalom Lamm, the man behind the development, were raided by the FBI in March 2014, but no arrests have resulted.

A Twitter post from April 8 shows a picture of men in Hasidic garb with the text, “Satmar Rebbe Zalmen Teitelbaum of Brooklyn visited Bloomingburg this week to celebrate opening of 396-home complex.”

An article on the website FailedMes siah.com, which appeared before the site became inactive (tinyurl.com/hkc5d2u), says Zalman also visited the Bloomingburg site in December 2013.

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This synagogue and community center on Shultz Road in the Town of Bethel is owned by the same organization that was reportedly the subject of an FBI raid on May 12 in Kiryas Joel.

What are askanim?

An article in Haaretz describes askanim this way: “Some dictionaries describe askanim as community workers, but in practice the word has less in common with the dedicated advocates for the poor who might be conjured up by the term ‘community workers’ and more with those smooth-talking behind-the-scenes operators who know just the right words to whisper into the ears of all the most important people. They might be political advisers or media consultants or they might be faceless to those out of the loop, but for the most part, they’re not the ones in the public spotlight; they’re the ones spreading off-the-record rumors aimed at benefiting whichever political, business or other interest they’re promoting.”

New Sullivan jail inches forward

By FRITZ MAYER

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ONTICELLO, NY — After more than 30 years of discussion, it seems the proposed new Sullivan County jail may soon become a reality.

At a meeting at the government center on May 12, the county manager, Josh Potosek, outlined three resolutions that would allow for the jail project to go out to bid and for construction to begin if approved by the county legislature.

The plan presented to the legislature would cost an estimated $95 million, and would include not only the jail, but also a new building for the sheriff’s road patrol, which is currently housed in a mansion dating back to the middle of the 19th century. The project would be financed primarily through bonding. In order to pay the debt service, the county would raise its portion of real estate taxes by a onetime increase of about 5%.

The tax increase would affect only the county share of property taxes. Typically in Sullivan County, out of a property owner’s total tax bill, 20% goes to the county,

30% goes to the town and 50% goes to the school district. Under the scenario presented by Potosek, a property with an assessed value of $100,000 pays about $5,000 in property taxes; that amount would go up by about $50.

Once the jail is operational, the county is expected to realize some savings because it will be able to house inmates from other counties and possibly earn some revenue from that. More significantly, the new jail will require perhaps 70 to 80 staffers as opposed to the 101 that are required by the current jail.

Jail administrator Hal Smith explained this is because the new facility is designed for a different type of staff activity. Smith said, “We’re going from what’s called a linear design to direct supervision. Typically 10% of your staff will walk out because they will not be able to handle direct supervision; they don’t believe in direct supervision.” In response to a question, Smith said, “With direct supervision, the officer is right in the pod with the inmates, and his job is… like a guy patrolling Broadway in Monticel-

lo—you’re going up and down the street making sure everything is okay. A lot of people want to have the bars in front of them.”

It’s not clear if there will be significant opposition to the plan because of the cost, but not moving forward with a new jail will cost the county more money in the long run, not least because the New York Commission of Corrections has closed down a number of cells in the past because of their dilapidated condition, and in the future may close down more cells or shutter the entire jail. This would force the county to farm out inmates to other facilities, which would be more expensive in the long run than building the new jail.

Still, one legislator has said she is concerned over the high cost of the project.

In order for the legislature to raise taxes to pay the debt, it first must pass with a supermajority a resolution to raise taxes beyond the state-mandated 2% property tax increase. Legislators are scheduled to vote on that matter and related resolutions on May 19.

It was noted in the meeting that the

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The Sullivan County Jail, which at more than 100 years is probably the oldest county jail in the state, will likely be emptied of inmates in a couple of years when the new county jail is completed.

Montreign Casino is slated in open in March 2018, and that and other developments may mean more tax revenue for the county. So in the future, the property tax may be reduced. But there’s no guarantee the increased revenue won’t be needed for other purposes.

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THE RIVER REPORTER

Search for Pike teen leads to body

By ANYA TIKKA

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ILFORD, PA — Rescuers searching for Leanna Walker discovered human remains late on May 15. However, they have not yet positively identified the body found on the grounds of a facility known as the llama farm on Foster Hill Road in Milford Township.

That’s according to Trooper Connie Devens from Dunmore State Police Barracks who spoke via phone on May 17.

She said Northeast Search and Rescue

Unit were conducting a search for the missing 17-year-old girl in the place she’s last known to have been seen.

“They did a search with their canines, and found human remains,” Devens said.

She declined to comment on if they were the remains of Walker, and referred any calls to Pike County Coroner’s office, which has charge of them.

“I can’t make any comment until identification has been made,” she confirmed.

Devens said it could take several days for the identification to be completed.

Walker left with her boyfriend Sky McDonough on April 18 from her Sunrise Lakes, Milford home and has been missing ever since.

McDonough is in Pike County jail after being arrested on several unrelated charges including burglary.

Walker disappeared on April 18, and was last seen with McDonough, 24, who is now being held on $250,000 bail.

At one point early in the search, the Pocono Record reported that McDonough had agreed to take state police officers

to the point where he and Walker had been staying in the Contributed photo woods. But he broke loose from police, Leanna Walker while in handcuffs and shirtless.

McDonough was found the next day inside a barn at the llama farm and was arrested. Ray Tonkin, the Pike County district attorney is investigating.

Pike County Coroner Christopher Brighton will identify the body, and determine a cause of death.

Calling all Cochecton town residents Your voice wanted regarding solar farms

By LINDA DROLLINGER

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AKE HUNTINGNTON, NY — “This is too important to be decided by five town board members without input from all town residents.” Supervisor Gary Maas’ statement at the May 11 Cochecton Town Board meeting referred to the issue before the board: whether or not to permit solar farms—the commercial production of solar energy—within the town.

Working in tandem with the town’s planning board as well as county and state planning agencies, the board has been considering the possibility of permitting solar farms within town borders since receipt three months ago of the first application for a permit to operate one. Both town and planning board members have been working overtime to educate themselves about solar farms, their requirements, potential benefits, environmental challenges, tax exemption incentives and

long-term consequences of all the above.

Among the things they’ve learned is that New York State recognizes several categories of solar farm, including pilot programs and community solar farms, each with separate operating requirements and different potential benefits to local residents. The board has heard a presentation from Delaware River Solar (DRS), a community solar farm company prepared to offer area residents 20-year fixed-rate energy contracts.

Noting that a community solar farm could provide energy at a rate 10% lower than that currently offered by New York State Electric and Gas (NYSEG), Maas said that might translate into lower rates for local residents, or it might not. DRS owner and CEO Rich Winter told the board his company exercises no control over the delivery fees NYSEG assesses to homeowners.

In summary, Maas said that the solar-

farm issue is not a simple one and that town residents should have the opportunity to know at least as much about it as the town board has already learned. Suggesting that a town hall meeting be held on June 1 at 7 p.m., Maas said it would be an opportunity for residents to get information, ask questions and air opinions before letting board members know if they want solar farms in their town.

If residents want solar farms, they must also decide where and under what conditions those farms will be allowed to operate. Maas noted that, at this time, there are only two or three sites within the town capable of supporting a solar farm.

“Residents may be unhappy with those sites,” said Maas.

Some old business came to the fore at the same meeting. Lake Huntington, green this time last year as the result of a bluegreen algae bloom, is this year brown. “I get several calls a day from people con-

cerned about it,” said Maas. His consultation with representatives from the New York State Soil and Water Conservation Committee indicate that it’s caused by decaying algae rising to the water’s surface.

The algae is in turn caused by nutrients deposited in the water, probably from runoff of wetlands surrounding the lake. Salinity was not found to be a factor, meaning that salt from road maintenance is not to blame. In seeking a natural solution, stocking the lake with algae-eating fish has already been discounted as ineffectual. But other remedies are under consideration, one of them to lower lake level at summer’s end.

One issue with potential to impact lake surroundings is the Stanzoni campground proposal, due for review by the zoning board of appeals on May 19.

For complete meeting minutes and details of upcoming town hall and ZBA meetings, visit townofcochectonny.org.

Delaware considers commercial solar zoning law

By ISABEL BRAVERMAN

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ORTONVILLE, NY — Citizens turned out at the Town of Delaware Town Board meeting specifically to hear about the town’s zoning regarding commercial solar panels. Supervisor Ed Sykes acknowledged the citizens’ presence as he spoke about the zoning law amendment.

Sykes asked if the board could introduce the Local Law 1 as well as pass a moratorium on commercial solar farms.

On learning that it could, the board passed a resolution introducing the law. There will be a public hearing at the next town board meeting on June 8, at 6:30 p.m. prior to the regular meeting.

The issue that the town has with commercial solar panels, Sykes said, is that they are exempt from taxation, and are considered under the PILOT program. The moratorium would “stop the clock” on applications for and the construction of solar panel sites. “I’m not trying to discourage solar, but it’s not fair to carry it on the

backs of the town taxpayers,” Sykes said.

Sykes said the town currently has six applications for commercial solar, but those will be put on hold if the moratorium passes. The town board planned to meet in two weeks to draft the moratorium to be voted on at the next meeting.

Dissecting Local Law 1 Outlined are a few of the key components of the zoning amendment law: “Non-farm commercial solar systems generating 25kW or more of energy for sale… shall be considered Special Uses…”

(2) “Nothing in this law shall be deemed to give any applicant the right to cut down surrounding trees and vegetation on any adjoining property to increase direct sunlight to the solar energy facility.”

(3b) The site plan must include “Proposed changes to the landscape of the site…”

(4) “All ground-mounted panels shall not exceed twelve feet in height.”

(6) The total surface area “shall not exceed 25% of the total lot area.”

(7) “A vegetated perimeter buffer shall be installed and/or maintained to provide year-round screening of the system from adjacent properties.”

(10) The components “shall have a minimum 100-foot setback from any lot lines.”

During public comment, architect Michael Chojniki said he spoke to solar installers, and their comments were that the limit of 12 feet is too low, and that it shouldn’t be limited. Sykes responded that other laws he’s seen have a limit of eight feet. “I thought this is pretty liberal,” he said.

Another resident said, “What we heard tonight is what we want to hear.” He said he lives on Route 97 and wouldn’t want the Scenic Byway to lose its scenic overlooks. He said the town should “regulate where it goes, and how it goes.”

The law can be viewed on the town’s website.

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No electronics recycling in Sullivan

By DAVID HULSE

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LDRED, NY — That old stereo, TV, computer, monitor and all the other electronic gadgets that most of us can’t do without, but nonetheless become outdated every two or three years, are probably going to be hanging around the house a bit longer than planned.

In his report at the May 10 meeting of the town board, Highland Supervisor Jeff Haas revealed that Sullivan County is, temporarily at best, no longer taking so-called “e-waste” for recycling.

The situation was confirmed by the larger-than-usual pile of electronics that had collected before the shutdown at the Barryville Recycling Center last weekend.

The problem is not Sullivan’s alone. Across the river in Pennsylvania, Wayne County stopped accepting e-waste in February, and the issue seems to be the same. Both New York and PA adopted laws requiring the manufacturers and sellers to take back their products for recycling, but both states included annual estimated goals for them—and both greatly underestimated the amount of e-waste that would be generated.

In February, the Albany Times-Union reported that a large part of the mistake was the changeover from the

older cathode ray tube (CRT) monitors to flat screens.

The bulk of old monitors ran tonnage numbers up well beyond initial estimates and has not decreased in subsequent years. Retailers locally, also lacking any outlet, have been forced to warehouse the old equipment, which the New York Department of Environmental Conservation has termed as toxic.

The newspaper reported that “last year, it cost nearly $2 million for about a dozen upstate counties to support the CRT drag on their recycling programs, he said. Last week, for example, the Warren County town of Queensbury began charging residents between $3 and $15 to recycle e-waste, depending on weight.”

In PA, the glut and the collapse of re-sale prices drove many of the re-sellers, who had serviced Wayne recycling as middle-men to the manufacturers, out of business. The county has been seeking state relief and new buyers ever since.

Haas said the town would bear with Sullivan County to resolve the problem in “a couple of months,” but added that Highland would “hold their feet to the fire, because no one wants to see this stuff along the road.”

In related discussion, Haas announced that the town would, as of July 1, begin enforcing zoning restrictions

against the excessive storage of unsightly trash at residential properties. He said that Code Enforcement Officer David Kuebler has already compiled a list of 18 properties who will be notified of the town’s intent to clean up those properties at residents’ cost, should the property owner fail to comply. “We’re trying to educate people.

The law has been in effect for a while,” Councilman Scott Hallock said.

Haas also announced that the Millennium Pipeline Co. has agreed to the town’s request for a health impact study undertaken by a neutral consultant. He said the project’s clock would be stopped pending the completion of the study.

The supervisor reported that he had been in touch with Alan Hochhauser, who leases the Barryville office to the U.S. Postal Service. The office has been closed since a fuel spill in November of 2014. Haas reported Hochhauser’s hope that with the fuel cleanup now completed, the office should re-open in early June.

The board also discussed ongoing maintenance and repairs at the town hall’s Hero’s Park, and VFW Commander Peter Carmeci noted that joint VFW and American Legion Memorial Day ceremonies will be held at the park at 3:30 p.m. on May 30.

It takes a county to raise a child

By DAVID HULSE

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ONESDALE, PA — The Wayne County Commissioner’s May 12 proclamation of Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day provided a platform to introduce a new integrated program to assist children and their families.

Funded through a four-year federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration grant, Wayne County over the past year has developed a local Children’s System of Care Leadership Team or “SoC.” According to a Wayne County Office of Human Services (WCHS) statement, team members include family and youth, school staff, representatives from local agencies that assist families and an elected official.

SoC Coordinator Ernie Laskosky told the commissioners that SoC is a coordinator more than a program. He said SoC group’s scope of work is growing as they interact with the schools. “It’s bigger and bigger as we meet with counselors. The system has been stagnant for so long.

We’d like to make it more user friendly,” he said.

The team’s mission is described as threefold: to listen to families and youth as to what strategies would work most successfully for their individual family situations, to act as an advocate for children and their families in our local communities and to improve access of families and youth to support services.

County Human Services Director Andrea Whyte and County Drug and Alcohol Commission Executive Director Jeff Zerechak were also on hand to support the SoC kickoff.

“Child rearing is much more challenging today,” said attorney and commissioner Wendell Kay. “The needs are so far beyond what we did 30 years ago. We must have change. We can’t lose sight of the fact that those are individuals, not just abstract problems.”

To familiarize the community with some of SoC’s work, the team has sponsored several kick-off events this month to emphasize the celebration of Children’s Mental Health Awareness Month held annually in May. They culminate on May 22, with a Disc Golf Tournament at Prompton State Park to promote the importance of physical wellness in Mental Health Recovery. The event runs from 10 a.m to 2 p.m.

“More events and information will be available throughout the year, and our young people will help plan and carry out our mission, and its activities, and

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PEACE & JUSTICE FILES

By Skip Mendler

A gift to the nuclear power industry

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tate officials are in the midst of a round of meetings regarding the state’s proposed Clean Energy Standard (CES), which will determine how much renewable electricity will be distributed to customers by utilities in years to come. The proposed plan calls for the state to generate 80% of electricity from renewable power by 2050, which is certainly a laudable goal.

Incredibly, however, the proposed CES mandates that rate-payers keep the state’s four nuclear power plants alive by paying higher-than-market prices for the expensive electricity produced by the plants.

As Jessica Azulay, program director of Alliance for a Green Economy, wrote in a memo, “The proposed Clean Energy Standard also includes a gift to nuclear corporations operating in Upstate New York. Due to low electricity prices, declining demand, competition from wind power, and rising nuclear costs, New York’s four upstate reactors have been struggling economically. Two are on the verge of closure unless they receive a financial lifeline. Tucked into the ‘Clean Energy Standard’ is that lifeline. In addition to requiring that utilities and ESCOs [Energy Supply Companies] purchase renewable energy, the policy would mandate that utilities buy 4.6% of the electricity they deliver in 2017 from nuclear reactors ‘facing financial difficulty.’ By 2020, utilities would be required to buy 15.7% of electricity from unprofitable nuclear plants.”

The current plan has been developed not to include the Indian Point nuclear plant; it is currently operating with an expired license, and would therefore not be eligible for inclusion, though its owners may sue over being kept out. But with the three other nuclear plants operating, the cost to consumers of propping up inefficient and dangerous nuclear power technology, according to Azulay’s calculations, would be some $13.5 billion over 13 years.

With the licenses of two of the plants set to expire in 2029, and with the examples of the disasters in Fukushima and

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Chernobyl to guide them, it seems exceptionally brazen of officials in Albany to expect ratepayers in the Empire State to prop up facilities that are not profitable.

The Chernobyl disaster took place in 1986; in the event itself, 31 people died, and it took over 500,000 workers to attend to the disaster. The event forced the people of the City of Pripyat to leave their homes forever. According to the United Nations Scientific Committee on the Effects of Atomic Radiation (UNSCEAR,) the disaster caused 61,200 evacuations because of exposure to radiation by 2005, and Pripyat is still uninhabitable.

The Fukushima meltdown in March 2011 caused everyone living in a 20-kilometer radius of the plant to be evacuated. Now, five years later, the clean-up is still decades from being completed, and the estimated cost is some $100 billion.

Another problem with nuclear plants that has never been solved is that no one has any idea what to do with nuclear waste. Nuclear waste is produced by every nuclear power plant, and because no one wants to be anywhere near it, a disposal site planned for decades at Yucca Mountain in Nevada eventually was abandoned. Now the plan is to store nuclear waste at the facility where it was generated, and some forms of nuclear waste can remain radioactive for hundreds of thousands of years.

Finally, while proponents call nuclear power a form of clean energy because it doesn’t release any carbon into the air while electricity is being generated, the process of collecting uranium to power the nuclear plants could hardly be considered clean.

Again, according to Azulay, the mining of uranium is largely unregulated and there are over 15,000 abandoned uranium mines in this country that have not been cleaned up. She says, “After mining, uranium is processed into uranium dioxide ore at a mill; milling generates vast amounts of radioactive and toxic tailings that are deposited on the ground or in open ponds. The fuel is then enriched in an energy-intensive process. By the time fuel is delivered to a reactor for use, approximately 25,000 pounds of mining waste (rock, mill tailings, and depleted uranium) have been generated for each pound of nuclear fuel.”

Nuclear power plants are not the answer to present or future energy needs, and New York State taxpayers should not be asked to pay for those that become unprofitable. Comments regarding the CES are due by June 6, and a sample comment and submission instructions can be found at www.allianceforagreeneconomy.org/nukesare-not-clean.

QUOTE OF THE WEEK “When a plutocracy is disguised as a democracy, the system is beyond corrupt.”

The Bullet Bitten

— Suzy Kassem

What do we wanna be when we grow up?

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y the time these words come to you, dear reader, a threshold shall have been passed. My daughter Marietta will have graduated from Hampshire College, joining tens of thousands of other young men and women starting out on the next phases of their lives. (Your cheers and applause are well-deserved; she’s worked extremely hard, and I’m a very proud father.)

It’s not clear where her future lies, of course. She has a broad range of possibilities in front of her. Through dealing with a variety of challenges over the course of her college career, she’s gained skills, experience and most importantly, a certain amount of self-knowledge and selfunderstanding.

But of course, her education and training are not over.

Far from it. To succeed in the new world she’s entering, she’ll need to keep developing, changing and growing, and the only way to do that will be by engaging fully with that world as it is. She’ll make some mistakes, some of them painful, and she’ll have triumphs and breakthroughs. But she will find out who she is and decide who she wants to be.

I’m not telling you the news, I know. I’ve gone off on this commencement-speech tangent not only because I wanted to brag on my daughter a little bit, but also because I want to draw a parallel. I think we as a people are also at a critical point in our development. Like my daughter, we have come to a point where some self-examination and self-assessment are both appropriate and required.

Like my daughter, we also have to decide: what do we want to be when we grow up?

On the national level, of course, we have an advantage that young individuals don’t have. We have founding documents that can provide a sense of who we are—or at least, of who we were intended to be—and against which we can measure ourselves. I do believe that the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights, along with the commentary found in the Federalist Papers, can give us some useful guidance. But I am not an “originalist.” Even if we could somehow “read the minds” of those men from long ago, their insights and ideas would still have to be constantly re-evaluated in the light of changing circumstances.

For example: I don’t think the Founding Fathers intended that corporations and wealthy donors would come to have the dominant influence on the political process that they do now. And I think they would find highly problematic the concept of “corporate personhood,” the notion that somehow corporations (artificial entities that are nothing more than legal conveniences) can claim all the rights of natural citizens for themselves. In fact, I think they would find it repugnant. So I was delighted to spend some time recently at the first National Summit for the organization Move to Amend (www.movetoamend.org).

Move to Amend is working to undo through a Constitutional amendment the worst effects, not only of the disastrous “Citizens United” Supreme Court decision, but also the whole history of the anti-democratic encroachment of corporate power over elections and legislation. I’ll be writing more about this in the future. But for now, check their website to learn more about this critical issue. I also invite you to join with our local Move to Amend affiliate, Wayne Citizens to Reclaim Democracy. We meet at the Wayne County Public Library at 5:15 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month.

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MY VIEW

ROOT CELLAR

By Bruce Ferguson

By Kristin Barron

Spring wildflower traditions

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lthough solar still accounts for less than one percent of domestic energy production, it’s far and away our fastest growing energy sector. An astounding one third of all new electric capacity now comes from solar energy. At the forefront of this energy revolution is residential solar, which is expanding at a rate of more than 50% a year. Nearly one million homes are equipped with solar installations; within a decade 10 million homes will be generating electricity from the sun.

The explosive growth of residential solar can be attributed to three factors: a rapid decline in cost, generous government subsidies and solar leasing.

Solar installations cost just a fraction of what they did a few years ago, yet many important government incentives remain in place. Last month Congress extended the 30% solar tax credit for another year, and in New York, homeowners are eligible for up to $5,000 in state tax credits. On top of that, the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) offers cash incentives determined by the size of the installation. In the end, the majority of state residents who go solar end up paying less than half the cost of the system that they purchase.

Falling prices and generous tax breaks have also spawned a highly competitive solar leasing market. Dozens of companies will install rooftop solar on private homes then lease the systems back to the homeowner.

Solar leasing didn’t even exist 10 years ago; today it accounts for two thirds of the residential market.

The appeal of solar leasing is obvious—for little or no money down homeowners can lower their monthly bills by signing a long-term contract with the installer. Easy, affordable leasing is widely credited with popularizing home solar by making it available to the middle class.

But as the solar market matures, other financing options and energy distribution systems have emerged, and solar

leasing may no longer be the best option for homeowners.

First, there’s the money—banks and credit unions now offer solar loans that allow homeowners to pocket more of the savings that can be achieved through solar. A 2014 comparison by CleanTechnica found that an Albany resident who leased an $18,000 photovoltaic system would save $5,800 over 20 years. Financing the same system with a loan would save $16,000—and if the system were purchased up front, the homeowner would save a whopping $42,000 Solar leases can also make it more difficult to sell a home. While a solar installation that’s owned outright can add tens of thousands of dollars to the value to a home, leased installation may actually reduce the price that buyers are willing to pay. Some prospective buyers are leery of taking over a lease that they may not want or understand—and leasing companies can block a sale if a buyer is deemed not credit-worthy.

Finally, solar leases that typically last 20 years may prevent homeowners from participating in other, more attractive energy options that are becoming available to consumers. For example, New York State is now encouraging community-owned solar projects that let ratepayers participate in an affordable green energy program that is available to renters and homeowners alike. And unlike a house, which may be poorly situated, shared solar installations can be optimally sited to generate the maximum amount of electricity and the greatest return on investment.

Sullivan Alliance for Sustainable Development will present a seminar on solar leasing on Saturday, May 21 at Cornell Cooperative Extension offices in Ferndale, NY (see page 9).

[Bruce Ferguson serves on the board of Catskill Citizens for Safe Energy and the Sullivan Alliance for Sustainable Development.]

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR To Schneiderman on fantasy sports Dear NYS Attorney General Schneiderman: Thank you for not acquiescing in the face of Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS) companies seeking to profit by misinforming New Yorkers.

That DFS promoters continue arguing their product isn’t gambling is an indication of the success they’ve enjoyed in shifting debate—away from false-hope schemes designed to separate people from their money, if they just keep separating themselves from more of it.

Our New York State Legislature, hoping to have DFS prosper here, is now wrestling with how to do so.

On the one hand, given the recent amendment to our state constitution authorizing seven yet-to-be-built, casinos—sold to us as economic prosperity generators—how are they to convince us that DFS wouldn’t undercut that bright shiny object they dangled before us?

On the other, while New York State’s constitution may be fuzzy on some things, its requirement that state government take its share of proceeds from gambling isn’t one of them. If, upon final adjudication, DFS is determined to be gambling, how is Albany to then sell yet another amendment to permit yet more state-sponsored

gambling?

You, of course, do not make law. And I see no reason your office should feel obliged to assist our legislature in whatever scheme they propose the rest of us to buy into— if we just keep separating ourselves from common-sense.

Dave Colavito Rock Hill, NY

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ildflowers made me who I am.

One of my first memories is of a walk in the woods to see the first May flowers—the pin-striped blooms of the spring beauty and the delicate, fur-stemmed hepatica. The trout lily and trillium, blue cohosh and wild ginger were all old friends to be visited each year in “The MayFlower Woods” as I grew up on our old TRR photos by farm. I know where to find them still Kristin Barron in their same, specific spots in that Lily Ogozalek, same woods along Neering Road.

2015 Always, when I think of living here, the wildflowers are among my first thoughts. Those long-ago journeys to see the hepatica and the May apple were my primal introduction to nature and this old farmstead. I Lily Ogozalek, 2003 can only hope that when I die my last thoughts will be of the new ferns and the hepatica, the squirrel corn and coltsfoot of early spring.

This year the spring came fast, but then stalled, so that now it feels a bit behind. My daffodils were touched by frost and the lilac in my front yard, which is generally in blossom on Mother’s Day, is just now in bud. The hepatica, out so early this year in March, was also frost nipped so that the flowers were sparse and withered.

But after last week’s cold and rain, the power of spring has come through in the color green. Everything is green—bursting leaves, and the sudden shoots of asparagus in my garden. Everything is green—the most alive and simultaneously restful of colors.

We are now waiting for the blossoms of the native, pink lady’s slipper orchid (Cypripedium acaule, also known commonly as moccasin flower). Each year I take a photo of my daughter, Lily, with the lady’s slippers that bloom in our neighbor’s woods. We’ve been taking these annual photos since Lily was eight months old. I checked the spot yesterday and found the leaves are up now, so it will be about a week or two before the spectacular flowers appear.

These plants, similar to all orchids, have a tenuous life cycle that depends on a symbiotic relationship with fungus that is present in the soil. Lady’s slipper seeds have no store of food or nutrients themselves.

The root threads of the fungus are needed to germinate the seed and supply it with food. As the plant matures, the roles are reversed and the plant begins to supply nutrients to the fungus. For this reason, these orchids are difficult to transplant.

Like all of our local orchid species, these flowers are named on the New York State list “Protected Native Plants” list. As protected species, they are prohibited from being collected “whole or in part.” There are, however, cultivated lady’s slipper orchids that are available for purchase.

For me, it is enough to visit our local, wild patch each year and take an annual photo with Lily. Growing up here, she too is a wildflower in her own right.

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WILLIAM CARL GRUND

OBITUARIES HELEN H. BELL Helen H. Bell of Boyds Mills, PA, passed away on Saturday, May 14, 2016. She is survived by her husband, Carl W. Bell. They were married 67 years.

Born in Taylor, PA on May 27, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Winfred Heiser and Catherine Weinsenfluh Heiser. One of eight children, Helen is also survived by her sister, Beverly Colucci, and brother, Gordon Heiser.

Helen was a graduate of Taylor High School and the Hahnaman Hospital School of Nursing. She later graduated from East Stroudsburg University, receiving a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. For 24 years, Helen taught health and was the school nurse at Damascus Area School.

Helen selflessly gave her time and experience to others. Active in the community, she served on many fund-raising projects. She was a member of the Damascus Volunteer Ambulance Corps, serving both as a CPR instructor and active crew member. Her giving spirit also called her to be a pheresis donor for the American Red Cross, donating blood platelets for cancer victims undergoing chemotherapy.

Among her hobbies were sewing, crafts, reading, playing cards, gardening, baking, and traveling with her husband.

Also surviving are three children and their spouses, David W. Bell and wife Monica of Moraga, CA; Daniel P. Bell and wife Mary of Sanibel, FL; and Kathy J. Henderson and husband Jack of Milanville, PA. Additionally, Helen is survived by nine grandchildren. They are: Jennifer L. Bell of Aventura, FL; Scott Bell and wife, Stephanie, of Silver Springs, MD; Sarah Malia Bell of Moraga, CA; Allison B. Quillen and husband

ANNE KELLEY JAGGIE Anne Kelley Jaggie, 70, passed away on May 5, 2016 in Sun City, AZ. She was born on March 15, 1946 in Port Jervis, NY to the late Thomas H. Kelly and Evelyn Smith Kelley nee Teachman.

Anne earned both a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree in education and was a social studies teacher at Narrowsburg Central School in Narrowsburg, NY for 31 years.

Anne is survived by her husband of 48 years, Joel C. Jaggie. She is also survived by her two nieces, Vanessa Conte and husband, Carl P. Conte and their sons Carl R. and Thomas; and Victoria Cotton and husband Michael Cotton and their sons Adam and Matthew; her great-niece Melissa Ross and husband Brandon Ross; her great nephew Shawn McKee; and brother-in-law Richard G. Weed.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her sister Patricia Weed and her niece Pamela Weed.

A memorial service will be held at a later time by her family, and Anne will be laid to rest at Sunland Memorial Park in Sun City, AZ. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the hospice of your choice.

Arrangements were entrusted to Sunland Mortuary in Sun City, Arizona, www. sunlandmemorial.com.

Ralph of Fort Myers, FL; John C. Bell of Fort Myers, FL; Daniel A. Bell and wife Bridget of Denver, CO; Rebecca L. Maciejewski and husband Jason of Milanville, PA; Brooke N. LaTourette and husband Kory of Beach Lake, PA; and Richard W. Henderson and wife Jennifer of Milanville, PA. She and Carl also enjoyed 12 great-grandchildren: Oskar and Phineas Bell; Addison and Isabelle Quillen; Isaac and Xavier Bell; Rozlyn, Brayden, and Wynn Maciejewski; Jackson LaTourette; and Addelyn and Lainey Henderson.

Helen’s love of her husband, Carl, and her family was only exceeded by her love of God. She was a member of the Damascus United Methodist Church and an active member of the Damascus WSCS (Women’s Society of Christian Service).

Nana, as she affectionately was called by her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, was adored by all. She will be greatly missed by her family and all who had the privilege of knowing her.

A viewing will be held at Rasmussen Funeral Home, Narrowsburg, NY on Thursday, May 19, 2016 from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 7 to 9 p.m. At 11 a.m. on the following day, Friday, May 20, 2016, funeral services will be held at the Damascus Manor United Methodist Church. Immediately after the church service there will be a memorial luncheon at the Damascus Township Building for those at the funeral who wish to attend.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in her name to the Fisher Center for Alzheimer’s Research Foundation, 110 East 42nd Street, 16th Floor, New York, NY 10017.

VERNON C. CLARK Vernon C. Clark, age 89, of Waynesboro, VA and formerly of Port Jervis, NY passed away Saturday, May 7, 2016 at Fishersville, VA. He was born on April 12, 1927 in Pond Eddy, NY, the son of Ernest and Eunice Hallock Clark.

Vernon retired as a forestry supervisor for Orange & Rockland Utilities in Port Jervis and was a member of ORRA. He was a former member of the Pond Eddy United Methodist Church in Pond Eddy, NY. He proudly served our country during WW II with the U.S. Navy and was a member of the SylvanLiebla American Legion Post #1363 in Eldred, NY. He was also a member of AARP. Vernon was fi rst married to the late Reta Kalin Clark and second to Carolyn Hallock Clark, who survives at home. He is also survived by his son, granddaughter, several nieces, nephews and cousins. Vernon was pre-deceased by his daughter Sharon “Cherie” Clark, his brother Orville Clark, his sister Stella Leavenworth, and his cousinbrother Douglas Hallock.

Services and interment will be private. Memorial contributions may be made to the Port Jervis-Deerpark Humane Society, Route 209, Port Jervis, NY 12771. Arrangements are by the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis, NY. For information or to send a condolence note to the family visit knight-auchmoody.com.

William Carl Grund, a lifelong resident of Cochecton Center, NY passed away on Tuesday, May 10, 2016 at home surrounded by his family. He was born February 10, 1940 in Callicoon, NY to the late Robert J. Grund and Elsie D. Mohn Grund. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, the former Nancy McKenzie, at home; two children son John and his wife Stacy of Beach Lake, PA and their children Louie Brahm, Alli Simpson, Jack Grund and Katie Grund; daughter Karen and her husband Carlos and their children Annalyse, Matt, Daniela and Arianna; three brothers Robert Jr. And his wife Marie of Sevierville, TN; Alvin and his late wife Sandra of Ferndale, NY and Edwin and his wife Diane of Cochecton Center; one aunt, Mitzi Queen; and numerous nephews, nieces, cousins and countless friends.

Bill was employed for 27 years as a clerk at Narrowsburg Lumber Company. He was a life member of Beaver Brook Rod and Gun Club, a life member of the National Rifle Association, Vice President and Trustee

of Cochecton Center Community Center, and served for 30 years on the Town of Cochecton Planning Board. He also was a fan of two baseball teams—“The New York Yankees and whichever team that was beating the Mets.”

A family statement said, “He was the best husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend that anyone could ever ask for.”

Visitation was held on Friday, May 13 at Rasmussen Funeral Home, 90 Main Street, Narrowsburg, NY 12764. Funeral services were held on Saturday, May 14, 2016 at the funeral home. As per his wishes, Bill was laid to rest on his beloved home property, where he fi rst hunted grouse as a teenager.

The Rev. Donald Beck, who married the couple in 1968, officiated.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to The Henry A. Umnik and Class of 1963 Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 326, Lake Huntington, NY 12752, or the Cochecton Center Community Center, c/o George Walters; 300 Tyler Rd., Narrowsburg, NY 12764.

BRIAN D. YEWCHUCK Brian D. Yewchuck of Narrowsburg (Cochecton Center), NY, a lifelong resident of the area, passed away May 13, 2016. He was 45. Brian was a Sheriff’s Deputy for Sullivan County and worked in the Jail Division.

The son of Daniel W. and Carol A. Drollinger Yewchuck, he was born November 24, 1970 in Bremerton, WA. As a young man, Brian attended the Lake Huntington Presbyterian Church. He was a life member of the NRA. A family statement reads, “Brian was a loving and devoted father, son and brother. He loved his family and appreciated the help that they provided him during his illness. He was an avid outdoorsman, who enjoyed fishing and hunting. He was an excellent marksman.

He was a special young man who was taken from us to soon. He is with God in Heaven.

We will truly miss him, but he will live on in our hearts forever.”

He is survived by his parents Danny and

Carol, his two daughters Bailey and Allison Yewchuck, his two brothers Steven Yewchuck and his wife Nikole, their daughter Piper of Beacon, NY and David Yewchuck, his wife Denise and their children Calvin and Anya of Narrowsburg, NY, several uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, and cousins in the Yewchuck, Drollinger, Abplanalp and Grund families.

Visitation will be held on Friday, May 20, 2016 from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. and Saturday, May 21, 2016 from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Rasmussen Funeral Home, 90 Main St. Narrowsburg, NY. Funeral service will be held on Saturday, May 21, 2016 at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Rev. Donald Beck will officiate.

Burial will take place at Laurel Cemetery, Cochecton Center, NY. Donations may be made to the Henry A. Umnik and Class of 1963 Trust; C/O Sharon Umnik P.O. Box 326, Lake Huntington, NY 12752.

THANK YOU The family of Charles A. Smith would sincerely like to say a heartfelt “thank you” to our dear friends and neighbors.

During one of the darkest times in our life, we really don’t know how we would have gotten through without the love and support you have all shown to us.

Your donations to causes that Charlie cared about so much would have given him great joy.

For the family you strengthened as with your expressions of sympathy with food, cards and welcomed visits.

The blessing of good friends is beyond measure. Thank you and “God Bless You.”

Sincerely, Daisy Smith & Family

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LOOKING BACK

LAKE HUNTINGTON NEWS

By Ann O’Hara

By Eileen Hennessy

BUSINESS BRIEFS

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ayne Borough was established in 1853 from portions of Scott and Preston Townships, and in 1873 the Pennsylvania Legislature approved changing its name to Starucca (the second “r” was added later). Starrucca village probably came into existence before 1800, with the arrival of a few pioneer families, most notably the brothers Henry and Ezekiel Sampson from Connecticut. Henry built the first mill and his son Benjamin fathered 27 children, thus ensuring the growth of the community. The large number of early sawmills indicates the importance of the forests to the economy of Starrucca. In 1871, Wayne County was the United States’ largest producer of leather—and Starrucca was the third largest producer in the county. The last major manufacturers of wood products in Starrucca were the so-called “acid factories.” Dairy farming was always a significant factor in the Starrucca economy, and the coming of the railroad provided a means to get their dairy products to market. Aside from the small village, Starrucca Borough is still 100% rural.

From the collection of the Wayne County Historical Society, 810 Main St., Honesdale, PA, open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Wednesday through Saturday. For more information visit WayneHistoryPA.org or call 570/253-3240.

t has been a very sad week in the Town of Cochecton with the passing of Mike Maas, Louise Swendsen, Brian Yewchuck and Bill Grund. Bill was my neighbor and friend. I will always remember working the Founders Days with him. I loved to listen to Bill tell stories of the olden days, working with him at The Cochecton Center Community Center tag sales. It would make my day when I was in Peck’s/Pete’s in the morning and Bill would come in with his clipboard with his shopping list on it. I was always late for work because we would be gabbing. May you all rest in peace, and love and strength to your families.

On a happier note, Cochecton has a new business: Lakeview Luncheonette and Laundry. I stopped into the luncheonette over the weekend and had lunch; the Sabrett hot dogs were so good. It is open Sunday from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday through Thursday 6 a.m. to 2 p.m., Friday 6 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., and Saturday 7 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

The machines in the Laundromat are brand new stateof-the-art. There are four 20-pound machines and four 30-pound machines and eight large-capacity dryers. The Laundromat is open from 7 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., so come on out and support a new business in town.

The board members of the Cochecton Youth Commission (CYC) would like to thank everyone at the Lakeview Pizzeria for hosting our penny social. It was a great success, and we could not have done it without all the donations and the people who come out to support the CYC. A big thank you to Ed Grund for all your help schlepping donations and setting up with us.

On Saturday, May 21, the Catskill Regional Grover Hermann Auxiliary will hold its Health, Children’s & Craft Fair. The day will start at 8:30 a.m. with free screening of cholesterol, glucose, hearing test and children’s finger printing. See page 10 for details.

The Knights of Columbus is having its German dinner at Holy Cross Church in Callicoon, NY on Route 97 on Saturday, May 21 right after the 4:30 p.m. mass. The cost is $12 for adults, $7 for children over seven and free for children under seven.

Have a great week, and email leeniebeans@citlink.net or call 845/252-3568 if you have news

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Dorchester Antiques

Dorchester Antiques opens HAWLEY, PA — Dorchester House Antiques, Lake Wallenpaupack’s newest retail venue for antiques and decorative arts, had its grand opening at 210 Welwood Ave. It celebrates American and world cultures through vintage furniture, textiles, porcelains and pottery, artwork and household items.

The collections include 18th- to 20th-century furniture, art pottery, local glass, original art, vintage weaponry, ethnic arts and many other areas of interest. It stocks a large collection of Chinese antiquities, dating as far back as the Neolithic period. Its assemblage of porcelain and pottery, jade and bronze is unique in our area. For more information visit www.dorchesterantiques.com, call 570/226-2838.

COMMUNITY CURRICULUM Art safety roundtable

Going solar

LIVINGSTON MANOR, NY — The Catskill Art Society will hold “Art Materials Safety Roundtable” on Saturday, May 21 from 3 to 4 p.m. at the CAS Arts Center at 48 Main St. The workshop will address safe handling of materials that are hazardous or even toxic when handled incorrectly.

In this roundtable discussion, working artists will talk about their experiences with various materials, both traditional and innovative, answer questions, and point out useful information and best practices informed by modern science.

The event will be followed by the opening reception for the CAS Summer Members Show, see page 16 for details on that.

LIBERTY, NY — Individuals considering alternative solar energy sources in Sullivan County are invited to a free workshop on Saturday, May 21. Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County (CCESC) will hold this class from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at its Gerald J. Skoda Extension Education Center on 64 Ferndale-Loomis Rd. Sullivan Alliance for Sustainable Development will give a presentation on the options available to the public when “going solar,” covering topics including baseline efficiencies for residential solar, how to start a solar project at home or on a farm, the differences between leasing and buying a system and more.

Youth can experience renewable energy first hand by riding on an energy bike.

This workshop series is free to the public. Registration and more information can be completed by visiting www.sul livancce.org or calling 845/292-6180.

Shavasana: conscious relaxation BEACH LAKE, PA — Yoga teacher Jane Morris will lead a conscious relaxation session at the meeting of the Upper Delaware Unitarian Universalist Fellowship on Sunday, May 22 at 10:15 a.m. at the Berlin Township Community Center. She will guide the seated group in a step-by-step deep relaxation that typically follows a series of yoga poses, ending in a posture known as Shavasana.

Morris started studying yoga at the age of 19 and became a teacher in 1995, when she was trained at Kripalu in Lenox, MA. She has taught yoga to groups of teens addicted to drugs, seniors, and bi-polar schizophrenia groups, and owned and operated her own yoga studio, Riverlights.

A social time and refreshments will follow the program. For directions visit www.uduuf.org/directions.

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Silver Birches reincarnates Ehrhardt’s TAFTON, PA — Silver Birches Resort (formerly Ehrhardt’s Waterfront Resort) will officially open to the public on Friday, May 20 with a grand re-opening party at The Dock on Wallenpaupack, the resort’s newly renovated restaurant and bar.

Settlers Hospitality Group purchased Ehrhardt’s in fall 2015. Silver Birches had been the name of the property from 1928, when George and Rachel Singer built the inn, until the late 1980s when the name was changed to Ehrhardt’s.

The party will feature balloons, giveaways, and $5 Scratch Margaritas all evening. Lake Break food and drink specials, including buckets of beer, will be available all night, and there will be live music by the Jim Roberti Band from 8 p.m. until 12 midnight. There is no cover charge.

See next week’s Summertime insert for a story on amenities in the Lake Wallenpaupack area, including Silver Birches and other Settlers Hospitality Group venues.

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SUNY holds commencement

CALLICOON, NY — Catskill Regional Medical Center’s Grover M. Hermann Hospital Auxiliary will sponsor a free Health & Children’s Fair for the community at the facility, located at 8881 State Rte. 97, on Saturday, May 21 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., rain or shine. There will be an Armed Forces Day dedication by the color guard at 11 a.m. Live music runs from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. with Mike Vreelan and The Back Porch Gang.

The fair will feature many activities including a children’s teddy-bear clinic, craft vendors and face and tattoo painting. There will also be raffles, free giveaways and children’s prizes. Free blood pressure screenings, cholesterol and glucose screenings and hearing tests will be offered. A 12-hour fast is required to receive a cholesterol or glucose screening.

Refreshments and lunch will be available.

The Grover M. Hermann Hospital Auxiliary was established in 1971 to promote the hospital and its community relations.

It meets at 1:30 p.m. on the third Saturday of the month, March through October, in the Grover M. Hermann Hospital cafeteria. To join or for more information about the event, call Dottie Schlegel at 845/9328487. For more information about the hospital visit www.crmcny.org.

LOCH SHELDRAKE, NY — Sullivan County Community College (SUNY Sullivan) held its 51st annual commencement ceremony Saturday, May 14 at 1 p.m. in the Paul Gerry Fieldhouse.

Degrees were conferred on 267 students, including December, May and August grads. Graduate Johnathan Murphy, who received both the Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence and the Faculty Award for General Excellence, was the class speaker.

SUNY Sullivan President Dr. Karin Hilgersom, Assemblywoman Aileen Gunther and SUNY Sullivan Board of Trustees Chairperson Russ Heyman also addressed the Class of 2016.

Faculty, staff and students were also recognized with SUNY Chancellor’s Awards.

Among them were Cindy Linden, SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching; Anne-Marie Kremer, SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Adjunct Teaching; Kathy Scullion, SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Professional Service; Charissa Gonzalez, SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Classified Service; Ronald Bernthal, SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Scholarship and Creative Activities; Johnathan Murphy and Andrew Martinez, SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence.

Prior to commencement, 14 nursing students and five respiratory care students received recognition during a pinning ceremony held in the Seelig Theatre.

Color run to fund scholarship MONTICELLO, NY — Jaclynn Sorensen and Rebecca Bass, students in the Academy of Finance at Monticello High School (MHS), have set up a color run event at the high school to create a scholarship fund. It will be held on Sunday, May 22 from 8:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. The rain date is Sunday, May 29.

A color run is a walk or race where participants wear white T-shirts and sunglasses and spray each other with colors. In addition to the run, Rebecca and Jaclynn have also partnered with a host of local businesses to enhance the day.

There will be food for sale, a DJ and more than 10 vendor booths and demonstrations.

The Academy of Finance is a two-year specialized program at the school, which works with local businesses and both education and government leaders to design and offer financial education opportunities for MHS students.

“A lot of students at MHS feel like they don’t have the opportunity to afford college,” Rebecca said. “This gives them the chance to feel like they can leave MHS with a substantial amount of money to use toward college.”

More than 400 people have signed up to participate as of May 3.

For more information email communications@k12mcsd.net.

May is mental health month MONTICELLO, NY — The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is spearheading a ribbon campaign to raise awareness about mental illness as part of May as Mental Health Month.

Mental illnesses are neurobiological brain disorders, as real as any other physical illness. The goal of the NAMI Ribbon Campaign is to raise awareness, encourage open dialogue, end the stigma of mental illness and promote the free services the nonprofit provides. White ribbons bearing the organization’s logo will be displayed prominently on trees or poles throughout Sullivan County at area businesses, schools and other agencies.

If someone you love has been diagnosed with a mental illness, NAMI of Sullivan County can help. Among the services offered are support groups, 12-week Familyto-Family and Peer-to-Peer courses, and “NAMI in Our Own Voice,” a 90-minute presentation featuring men and women whose lives were interrupted by mental illness, but who are now role models for hope and recovery. For more information call 845/794-1029.

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Big thanks for a large screen LIBERTY, NY — The residents of the Sullivan County Adult Care Center recently purchased a new 60-inch flat-screen television and stand for the second-floor dining room, thanks to a Sam’s Club/Walmart Corporation community grant program. The new television was enthusiastically received by residents of the center who frequently congregate in the dining room for socialization and group activities that include watching movies and exercising to videos.

Auxiliary sponsors Harrisburg bus trip HONESDALE, PA — Wayne Memorial Hospital Auxiliary and Sandy’s Travelers will sponsor a bus trip to Harrisburg on Thursday, June 23. The trip features tours of the Capitol Building and National Civil War Museum, lunch at the Fire House Restaurant and a cruise on the Susquehanna River. The cost is $75. The bus leaves Honesdale at 7 a.m. from behind McDonald’s. For more information call Sandy Kline, 570/253-4931 or 570/3524991. The reservation deadline is May 31.

A portion of the proceeds benefits Wayne Memorial Hospital.

Call for artists ELDRED, NY — The Barryville Area Arts Association (BAAA) has put out an open call to artists to participate in their Building Community Art event in June. The theme of the exhibit is “Brides in Art,” and it will be broadly interpreted to include the widest range of arts/crafts/ photography possible. This will be the second in a series of four 2016 special events.

The work will be displayed at a special event at the Highland Senior Center in Eldred on June 25, where there will also be a performance by members of the Forestburgh Playhouse.

There are no fees to the artists to participate and work may be for sale or not.

Artists should send images of proposed display items and any questions about participating to barryvilleareaarts@gmail.com.

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HONESDALE, PA — Blue Deer Studios, located at 150 Broad St., has joined the “Creative Geniuses” on Pennsylvania’s Route 6 Artisan Trail.

“Creative Genius is one of the themes for Pennsylvania Route 6,” said Terri Dennison, executive director of the Route 6 Artisan Trail. The trail was started in 2005 to establish Route 6 as a driving destination for exploring the heritage and folk life Contributed photo of northern Pennsylvania Jewelry by Eve at Blue Deer through products produced Studios in that area, specifically fine arts and crafts. It covers the 427 miles from the New York border to the Ohio border.

Blue Deer Studios showcases the clay work of Ellen Silberlicht, the nature-inspired silver jewelry of Eve, and the collage works of Paul Plumadore. It will be open every Saturday from 12 noon to 4 p.m. between Memorial weekend and Labor Day or by appointment (570/253-0285). For a list of Artisan Trail Members and more information on the trail itself, go to www.paroute6.com/artisan.

Get GHP Partnership Passport HONESDALE, PA — You can pick up the Greater Honesdale Partnership Passport at one of 44 participating businesses while supplies last. Shop in at least 15 of the businesses listed in the Passport between now and Labor Day to qualify for the random drawing, which will be held the week of September 12.

The 44 participating businesses include A Pickers Find, A&A Auto Parts, Apple Day Spa & Hair Restoration Salon, Art’s for Babies & Beyond, Elegante Restaurant & Pizzeria, Ghiggeri’s Fine Olive Oils & Balsamics, Himalayan Institute, Honesdale Farm & Garden, Nature’s Grace Health Food & Deli, Paulie’s Hot Dogs, Projan Custom Flooring, Scarfalloto’s Towne House Diner, Trackside Grill, The Velvet Maple, Wallflower and the Wayne County Historical Society, among many others.

Prizes include a two-night RV Rental at Keen Lake Camping, a two-night stay at the James Manning House B&B in Bethany and more.

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NARROWSBURG, NY — Sandy Jay has retired from Catskill Hudson Bank.

Jay started working at United National Bank in July of 1983 at the Narrowsburg Office on Main Street. She transferred to the loan department in Callicoon a few years later. When United National sold to Norstar Bank in 1988, Jay transferred back to Narrowsburg branch as a teller.

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Jay plans to work part time for her daughters’ day care center in Beach Lake, PA.

DVAA call for photographers NARROWSBURG, NY — Delaware Valley Arts Alliance (DVAA) is calling for photographers for “Radius Monticello,” an exhibition that will focus on the ever-changing Village of Monticello and its revitalization efforts. The second in a series of pop-up exhibitions by DVAA that brings focus to Sullivan County’s downtowns, “Radius Monticello” will open with a reception at the former Sullivan County Trust Co., 448 Broadway on Saturday, June 18 from 4 to 7 p.m. and continue on Sunday, June 19 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

You can submit up to two photographs to BgalleryDVAA@ gmail.com. Winning photographs will be enlarged and mounted for exhibition. Remaining entries will be shown on a monitor. The submission deadline is Friday, May 27 at 5 p.m.

Photographs must be taken within Monticello’s village limits; they may be black and white or color, and of any subject (photos of people might need permissions). Include your name, address and contact information, and where in the village photos were taken. Image size should be nine by 12 inches and 300 to 600 dpi or better. After the exhibition, enlarged, mounted works will be displayed throughout the Village of Monticello for six months.

For more information email rocky@ delawarevalleyartsalliance.org or call 845/252-7576.

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Independent campsites offer a break from city congestion

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ichael D’Agostino and his wife Eloise were driving home from a “disastrous” camping trip (let’s just say a Wiccan full-moon ceremony was involved), when they passed by a bucolic farm. “What if we could camp there?” D’Agostino mused. Then the lightning bolt hit. What if we could camp THERE? His company, Tentrr, was born from this thought. Tentrr is an online marketplace that connects local landowners with anyone seeking to explore the great outdoors. Landowners with 10 acres or more can become a “CampKeeper” and rent their land to campers who book their stay through the Tentrr website.

Tentrr provides all the amenities—a wooden platform; canvas tent; queen-size mattress; a camp box, which includes food preparation tools and station; a toilet; two Adirondack chairs; and a fire pit.

D’Agostino has been camping his whole life. His father would take him on camping trips to a farm in Connecticut.

As he grew up he often spent time camping and hiking, but when he started working in investment banking in New York City he found it harder to get outdoors. Tentrr is designed to make it easy to escape the city.

Campers have the added benefit of receiving local information from the CampKeepers. “People can go to campsites and absorb the local color— where to find the best swimming hole

Photo by Michael D’Agostino

Tentrr campsites are situated on private land of at least 10 acres, many offering special places like ponds. or farm-to-table restaurant,” D’Agostino said. “They are passing on amazing information. You can’t find it on Yelp.”

For now, Tentrr campsites can be found in the Catskills area, with New England and Mid-Atlantic destinations coming soon. D’Agostino discovered the Catskills when he visited Bovina, and he and Eloise rented a house for a couple of summers. “I absolutely fell in love with the Catskills,” he said. “It was the inspiration for

Photos by Tertius Bune

Tentrr sets up a canvas tent at each campsite. They are roomy and have a queen-size mattress.

Tentrr.” He added that the area has a mix of beautiful land and creative people.

The land is something that D’Agostino is passionate about. He wants to protect it for generations to come. “We want to enjoy this land, and get people up here,” he said. “So it doesn’t get turned into a parking lot.” Indeed, the Catskills relies heavily on nature tourism, and Tentrr sees itself as contributing to that sustainable tourism industry.

It’s also feeding into the sharing economy trend, which D’Agostino notes is booming. Companies like Airbnb and Uber are putting services into the hands of anyone who can provide them, and it’s easy to access and book online or through an app. D’Agostino said he favors the comparison to Airbnb, but notes that Tentrr designs and builds its own infrastructure.

Not only do CampKeepers make a profit, but the wider local economy benefits too as visiting campers also spend money on gas and food, arts and recreational activities. To become a CampKeeper, go to the Tentrr website and click on “List your campsite.” You will be directed to fill out a form, and once that is submitted, a “Scout Fitter” will visit your property.

Tentrr provides the rest from there.

As with almost any new idea, the Tentrr concept has raised concerns on the part of some residents and municipalities in the areas where it is setting up shop. The Tusten Town Board recently raised the issue of the disposal of human waste—a problem for which Tentrr has come up with an ingenious solution (see story in our May 12 issue).

But for local landowners, it can provide a welcome source of additional income, and for visitors looking for a unique camping experience, Tentrr opens up an interesting new option that avoids pitfalls like the Wiccan incident D’Agostino experienced many moons ago. “I had to figure out how to do it better,” D’Agostino said. It looks like maybe that’s just what he did.

Get some friends together and escape the city to a Tentrr campsite; book online.

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ENTERTAINMENT BRIEFS

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Rehabilitation Is Personal At Catskill Regional Medical Center we know each patient is unique. We offer custom rehabilitation programs to help you reclaim independent, active lives after accidents, injuries or illnesses.

Our highly-trained, licensed and experienced therapists take a personal approach with each patient, from pediatrics to geriatrics and their physician to achieve the best possible therapeutic outcomes.

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‘Artists Assembly’ brings creative people together LIVINGSTON MANOR, NY — Catskill Art Society has announced the launch of “Artists Assembly,� a monthly gathering of area artists. This is a unique opportunity to rendezvous with fellow artists, share the creative process and get feedback from like-minded people in a creative social setting. Refreshments are provided, but participants are free to bring a snack or drink to share.

Upcoming dates are Friday, May 27 and Friday, June 24 from 6 to 9 p.m. Full event listings can be found at www. catskillartsociety.org/events.

The gathering is free for CAS members, $5 for nonmembers. For more information visit www.catskillartsociety.org.

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Known for his inspired arrangements, inventive grooves and hummable melodies, Allison draws from the jazz tradition and a range of influences from rock and folk to 20th-century classical and world music traditions, seamlessly blending them into a cohesive whole.

With his groups, Allison has toured extensively throughout the world. Recent performance highlights include Carnegie Hall (New York City), Teatro Manzoni (Milan, Italy), Thatro Roberto Cantoral (Mexico City, Mexico), Central Parkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s SummerStage (New York City), and Queen Elizabeth Hall (London, England).

This concert is sponsored by Robert Dell Vuyosevich.

A wine bar is available before the performance. Tickets cost $20 in advance, $25 at the door, and can be ordered by calling 845/252-7272 or visiting delawarevalleyartsal liance.org/programs/tusten-theatre/.

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‘Lemons Brook Farm: Lens, Pen and Place’ KAUNEONGA LAKE, NY — The Delaware Highlands Conservancy will present the digital and spoken word event, “Lemons Brook Farm: Lens, Pen and Place,” on Saturday, May 21, from 1 to 5 p.m., at the farmhouse where its New York office is based, 120 Segar and Rosenberg Rd. It will feature the work of photographer and writer Sandy Long, who spent the month of November 2015 as artist-in-residence at the 119-acre property. A digital exposition of images will be displayed throughout the afternoon, and Long will briefly discuss her work at 1:30 and 4 p.m. There will be a guided walk on the woodland trail at 2:30 p.m.

The property is well loved by its owner, Lou Barr and his family. Barr’s reverence for his childhood home led him to work with the conservancy to protect it for the future. As a result, the pristine woodlands, fields and wetlands will continue to provide essential habitat for a variety of life forms. “I have tremendous devotion to what’s wild,” says Barr.

Long previously enjoyed a two-week exploration of Shenandoah National Park during fall 2014 as its first artist-in-residence (sandylongphotos.com/Galleries/ Shenandoah-National-Park) and has for many years done similar work in the Upper Delaware River region as a resident of Pike County, PA. Visit SandyLongPho tos.com for a sneak peek at a gallery of images from her Lemons Brook Farm residency. Visit the Events page at DelawareHighlands.org for directions or other information about the event.

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Impressionism, music and images MILFORD, PA — Kindred Spirits will sponsor a performance by a trio consisting of baritone Mischa Bouvier, pianist Irina Nuzova and cellist Yosif Feigelson on May 21 at 7:30 p.m. at the Milford Theatre.

They will perform music by major French composers who were born in the 19th century, including Ravel, Debussy and Faure.

While the musicians are playing, a slideshow will project paintings by the composers’ contemContributed photo poraries and, Yosif Feigelson in many cases, friends, including Impressionists Monet, Renoir and Degas.

Baritone Bouvier is a former Quebecois who lives in New York City and is much in demand for his well-rounded, expressive voice. Pianist Nuzova, who also lives in New York, has performed throughout the United States, Europe and South America and has made numerous recordings. She’s been lauded for her “rise above mere virtuosity” (The Washington Post). Latvian-born Feigelson is a world-renowned cellist and winner of many prestigious awards, including the Tchaikovsky Competition in Moscow and the Avery Fisher Career Grant. A resident of Milford, he also serves as artistic director of Kindred Spirits Arts Programs.

Tickets cost $ 20, or $15 when bought in advance via www.kindredspiritsarts.org/#content or in person at Books and Prints at Pear Alley, 220 Broad St. Children under 15 will be admitted free.

For more information email lokuta@ wskllawfirm.com or call Jan Lokuta, 570/296-5371 or 570/296-2181.

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CAS members show opens LIVINGSTON MANOR, NY — The Catskill Art Society (CAS) will present its seventh annual Summer Members Show at the CAS Arts Center at 48 Main St., from May 21 to June 19. There will be a free opening reception on Saturday, May 21 from 4 to 6 p.m. All are welcome and light refreshments will be served.

All artwork is available for sale, with proceeds benefiting the artists and the nonprofit CAS Arts Center.

Gallery hours at the CAS Arts Center are Thursdays to Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sundays 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Mondays 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The CAS Arts Center is wheelchair accessible. Visit www.catskillartsociety.org.

HAWLEY, PA — Harmony Presents will feature a soul-rock and modern pop duo, Nalani&Sarina, on Friday, May 21 at 8 p.m., and a Toronto-based roots-rock duo, The Young Novelists, on Saturday, May 22 at 8 p.m.

Sisters Nalani&Sarina, 22, have rocketed from a small town in west-central New Jersey to national notoriety and recognition. Music critic and SiriusXM radio host Dave Marsh recently called their latest EP, “Scattered World,” “some of the best music being made in 2016,” and fans, critics and taste-makers have echoed his praise.

Toronto based roots-rock duo, The Young Novelists, featuring husband and wife Graydon James and Laura Spink, are known for their harmonies and songs culled from their small-town roots. Riding the buzz created by the release of their second full-length album, “Made Us Strangers” last year, they had a summer of Canadian and U.S. festival appearances including winning the 2015 Grassy Hill Songwriting Competition at the Connecticut Folk Festival.

Concerts by Harmony Presents are located in the underground theater of the Hawley Silk Mill at 8 Silk Mill Dr. Tickets for Nalani&Sarina cost from $19 to $22. Tickets for The Young Novelists cost from $17 to $20. Tickets can be purchased at harmonypresents.com, by calling 570/588-8077, or in person at AMSkier Insurance located at 209 Main Ave.

Equinunk memorializes the Seccias EQUINUNK, PA — The Equinunk Historical Society will honor the Seccia family on Saturday, May 28, with a tribute at 12 noon. The annual old-fashioned ice cream social will take place after the noon tribute ceremony.

Tony Seccia, well-known as the oldest active Boy Scout in PA and possibly in the U.S., died in January 2016. He was 101 years old. He and his brothers all served their country in WW II, in different branches of the military, and each

returned home safely.

On Sunday, May 29, at 1 p.m., family, neighbors, and friends of Tony will gather at the Pine Mill Community Hall, 919 Pine Mill Rd. for a covered-dish lunch prepared in his honor. Everyone is asked to bring something to share, for example, a dessert, a salad, or a plate of sandwiches.

The Equinunk Historical Society is located at the junction of the Hancock Highway (Route 191) and Pine Mill Road.

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LIBERTY, NY — Now in its 21st year, the Magical History Tour will roll out on June 25 to sightsee, museum hop and hear about Sullivan County’s storied past and present. There will be two tours led by Sullivan County Historian John Conway and Liberty/NYC architect Robert Dadras, leaving from and returning to the Liberty Museum & Arts Center, 46 South Main St. The first leaves at 8:30 a.m. (registration begins at 8) and returns at 12:30 p.m., and the second leaves at 1:30 p.m. (registration begins at 1) and returns at 5:30 p.m. Stops this year include the Catskill Fly Fishing Center and Museum in Livingston Manor and the newly renovated O&W Railway Museum in Roscoe.

“This particular itinerary takes us from early farms to the last days of the

Borscht Belt,” said Dadras. “We will cover a number of architectural styles, including Colonial, Greek Revival, Italianate Romanesque and Victorian.”

Lunch will be served at the Museum in between the two tours, at which time The Delaware Company will present its annual President’s Award and James W. Burbank Memorial Award.

The cost is $45, which includes the reception and museum admissions. Proceeds benefit The Delaware Company and the Liberty Museum. Checks, made out to The Delaware Company, should be mailed to PO Box 88, Barryville, NY 12719. Registration deadline is June 18.

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Heroes Bike Run raises funds ORANGE, SULLIVAN and ULSTER COUNTIES, NY — BBG&G Advertising’s second annual Heroes Bike Run will take place on Saturday, May 21, starting at Thomas Bull Memorial Park in Montgomery, and running 60 miles through Orange, Sullivan and Ulster counties. It will benefit the National Purple Heart Hall of Honor, Inc. and Paws of War. The National Purple Heart Hall of Honor, Inc., located in New Windsor, is a special place of healing for all veterans and is dedicated to preserving the stories of Purple Heart recipients. Paws of War rescues dogs from kill shelters and trains them to be companions for United

States military veterans suffering from the emotional effects of war.

Registration and breakfast begins at 9 a.m., followed by the motorcycle ride at 11 a.m., concluding with an afternoon barbecue from 1 to 3 p.m. Tickets cover free food (including a variety of foods from local restaurants), live music from Hudson Blue, and a large assortment of raffle prizes.

To attend the ride or become a sponsor, visit www.bbggadv.com/heroesbikerun.

Tickets can be purchased online or directly from BBG&G, located just above Noble Roasters Café in Campbell Hall.

Arts in the Park application deadline extended HANCOCK, NY — The application period to participate in the Arts in the Park event in the Hancock Town Square on Saturday, August 6 has been extended to July 1. Fine artists, craftspeople, woodworkers, writers/poets, and photographers may apply. The event also will include live music, food and a children’s “Aspiring Artists”

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This will be an opportunity for artists to showcase their work and to reach new customers and art lovers.

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Even though I tell people that Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not a huge fan of folk music, in secret, I kinda, sorta, am. My big sister is far, far older than I (thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a smart-phone call in my near future, I suspect), and in the early â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;60s it was actually she who was listening to Joni Mitchell, Pete Seeger, Joan Baez, Phil Ochs and Bob Dylan, while I was undoubtedly memorizing the lyrics to â&#x20AC;&#x153;Second Hand Roseâ&#x20AC;? and fantasizing about my future Broadway career as a chorus boy dancing behind Carol Channing and taking New York by storm as the next Tommy Tune. That worked out nicely. My sister, on the other hand, was all about activism, the plight of the common man and (in between mooning over the Beatles) was intellectual and highbrow, two of the many traits I was not pursuing.

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This past weekend, the Tusten Theatre (www.artsalliancesite.org) presented an evening with folk hero Happy Traum, who was being arrested in New York Cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Washington Square Park when it all started in the late 1950s and is still around, recording albums and sharing his story of those turbulent times and his association with some of the greatest voices of his generation. These include Bob Dylan, Mary Travers, Pete Seeger, the legendary Brownie McGhee and Alan Ginsberg. Happy, who spent many years performing with his brother Artie (www. happytraum.com), spent the first half of the program playing and singing, engaging the sold-out crowd and encouraging us to sing along. I found my toes tapping, while still trying to keep my secret under wraps.

The second act was comprised of anecdotes and projections illustrating his tale, including his sessions with the New World Singers, who were the first to record iconic tunes like â&#x20AC;&#x153;Blowinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; in the Windâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t Think Twice.â&#x20AC;? His lifelong association with Dylan played an

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Legendary folk hero Happy Traum played and sang during the first act of his show at the Tusten Theatre in Narrowsburg, NY.

Sharing anecdotes about the early days of the folk music movement, Happy Traum included archival photos, like this one behind him, of himself and others while playing in Washington Square park in the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;60s.

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integral part in the evening, and while most in the audience were the same age as my much, much older sister, I was fairly mesmerized by Traum and happy to have been there. The Tusten Theatreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2016 cultural season runs through June 11, and I would not-so-secretly recommend checking out the schedule and making a reservation or two.

While out and about last week (in a tribute to synchronicity), I ran into local folk singer Mike Jung, who asked if I was aware of a fairly new scene (Music Where You Least Expect It) happening on Sunday mornings in Monticello, NY. â&#x20AC;&#x153;No,â&#x20AC;? I responded, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Why is it such a big secret?â&#x20AC;?

Assuring me that the musicians popping up at DeFilippiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bakery had no intention of keeping it under wraps, Jung asked me to stop by, and I did, Wonder Dog in tow.

Even before crossing the threshold, I noticed that folks were spilling out into the streets. I couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t help but think of Happy Traum and his stories about musical â&#x20AC;&#x153;happeningsâ&#x20AC;? popping up in the most unlikely of places (like a sandal shop) during his days in Greenwich Village. Upon entering I spotted many familiar musicians, including Keith Newman, James DiPrima, Debbie Fisher, Steven Schwartz, Eric Nies, Bob Cordoni, Jung and local legend Slam Allen, who quipped that although he has performed all over the world, it was his â&#x20AC;&#x153;first time playing in a bakery.â&#x20AC;? It was a first for me as well, and I finally had the opportunity to bask in the glory that is song stylist Joanna M Gass, who instantly recognized the dog and acknowledged her (uh huh) as we took our seats.

The open-mic experience showcased todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s version of Happy Traumâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s early days of musicians gatherings, and one by one, performers took turns wowing me with more examples of the immense talent residing in the Upper Delaware River region. Music where You Least Expect It is the brainchild of David Rosenberg, and according to its Facebook page, it â&#x20AC;&#x153;is open to musicians of all types, ages and abilities.â&#x20AC;? While currently calling DiFilippiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bakery its home (11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sundays), the group has plans to â&#x20AC;&#x153;branch out and pop up at other unsuspecting places,â&#x20AC;? and has no desire to keep it a secret, so Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m letting the cat out of the bag.

A few things worth mentioning (IMHO), pointed out to me by others, make this â&#x20AC;&#x153;happeningâ&#x20AC;? different.

While sipping coffee and enjoying some pastry, Antoine Magliano mentioned that he loved the idea that the event was during the day, rather than in the wee hours, and gal-pal Pam McDermott reminded me that there was no alcohol in sight (it was 11 a.m.!), which I also found refreshing, since late-night encounters are usually not my thing. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll have plenty of those coming up as concert season (www.bethelwoodscenter.org) opens its gates tonight with country superstar Miranda Lambert taking the Pavilion stage.

Got a secret worth mentioning? Email your event listing to Isabel@riverreporter.com and she will share it in The River Reporterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;Where & Whenâ&#x20AC;? section. If you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want me to show up though, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d best keep it under your hat. Fair warning.

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Sharing his memories of the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Great Washington Square Folk Singers Riot,â&#x20AC;? Happy Traum included photos during his performance and presentation at the Tusten Theatre last weekend.

Keeping with tradition, Joanna M Gass asked for a photo-op with my better half during DiFilippiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;Music Where You Least Expect Itâ&#x20AC;? open mic in Monticello, NY last Sunday.

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will speak on the new 2016 state budget and other matters before the legislature.

The short film “America’s Bitter Pill” will be shown. 845/985-7901.

Rummage sale

JEFFERSONVILLE — 5:30-6:30pm at the Jeffersonville Branch of the Western Sullivan Public Library. A nighttime story time and leave a stuffed animal friend to spend the night. Pick up your buddies the next day, Saturday May 21 from 11am12noon. Email kohara@rcls.org or call 845/482-4350.

MONTICELLO — A free opportunity for people with middle-stage Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia to get out, socialize and enjoy interactive musical fun with certified music therapist Melinda Burgard. Held third Thursday of every month. Music Social is free, but preregistration is required. Call 800/2723900 with questions or to RSVP. SWAN LAKE — Swan Lake Ladies Auxiliary rummage sale at the Swan Lake Firehouse, Stanton Corners Road, 10am-2pm. Bag day on the 20th. Call Janelle 845/701-5517.

Fri., May. 20 Financial planning and retirement

NARROWSBURG — 5-6pm at the Tusten-Cochecton Branch of the Western Sullivan Public Library in Narrowsburg.

The Paul Meagher Insurance Agency will present a financial investment seminar on Saving for Retirement. Representative Donna Meglio and certified financial planner Kurt Cushner of Nationwide will provide a Retire Sense workshop.

Free computer support @ WSPL in Jeffersonville

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

Lakeside Players comedy

LAKEVILLE — The Lakeside Players present the romantic comedy “Last Chance for Romance.com” at Lakeville Community Hall, Rte. 590. Friday and Saturday at 7:30pm, Sunday at 3pm. By Tony Schwartz and Marylou Ambrose, about two 60+ people trying online dating with hilarious results. Tickets: $12 at the door. 570/226-6207 for reservations.

Stuffed animal story time and sleepover

The Young Novelists

HAWLEY — The Young Novelists at Harmony Presents, 8pm. Toronto-based roots band, The Young Novelists are known for their their beautiful harmonies and songs culled from their small-town roots. Riding the buzz created by the release of their second full-length album “Made Us Strangers” in April 2015. Tickets: $18 advance, $21 general. 570/5888077.

When Vaudeville was King

HANCOCK — One night only. A riproaring all-out laugh fest comes back for an encore performance to the Two Sisters Emporium stage with a dazzling display of assorted grandeur designed to educate, edify, amaze and uplift. Written

by Judith Present, John Carey and John Montgomery. Dinner 6pm, showtime 7:30pm. Cost: dinner & show $38 + tax/ tip, show only $12.

Sat., May. 21 ‘Lens, Pen and Place’ the work of Sandy Long

KAUNEONGA LAKE — “Lemons Brook Farm: Lens, Pen and Place” at the Lemons Brook house, 120 Segar and Rosenberg Rd., 1-5pm. A digital and spoken word event highlighting the work of photographer and writer, Sandy Long, who spent November 2015 as Artist-in-Residence at the Delaware Highland Conservancy’s Lemons Brook Farm. Free and open to the public. 570/226-3164.

Art Materials Safety Roundtable

MONTICELLO — Pre-K story times are every Friday at Ethelbert B. Crawford Public Library, 10:30am. This program will continue to develop early literacy skills with stories and crafts. 845/7944660 ext. 5.

LIVINGSTON MANOR — The Catskill Art Society will hold “Art Materials Safety Roundtable” at the CAS Arts Center, 48 Main St., 3-4pm. The workshop will address safe handling of materials that are hazardous or even toxic when handled incorrectly. www.catskillartsociety.org.

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SOUTH FALLSBURG — Revive the Rivoli Spring Music Series at the Rivoli Theatre, 8pm. Live music featuring local musicians. Adult beverages available.

May 20: Tiffany Balon, Expected Music; 845/436-5336.

Rummage sale

SWAN LAKE — Swan Lake Ladies Auxiliary rummage sale at the Swan Lake Firehouse, Stanton Corners Road, 10am-2pm. Bag day is the 20th. Call Janelle 845/701-5517.

SLAC meeting

MONTICELLO — SLAC, the Senior Legislative Action Committee of Sullivan County, will hold its May meeting at the Sullivan County Government Center, 10am. Assemblywoman Aileen Gunther

NARROWSBURG — Book signing for poet Karen Morris and artist John Tomlinson at the Emerald Ballroom, 4-6pm.

Introductory remarks by Daria Dorosh.

Morris will read and speak about “Rage.”

Snacks and cash bar featuring specialty cocktails.

CAS Summer Members Show

LIVINGSTON MANOR — The Catskill Art Society will host a free opening reception for its summer members show, 4-6pm.

All are welcome and light refreshments will be served. 845/436-4227.

Impressionist Art and Music

MILFORD — Trio of baritone Mischa Bouvier, pianist Irina Nuzova and cellist Yosif Feigelson perform music by major French composers who were born in the

19th century, including Ravel, Debussy and Faure, at Milford Theatre, 7:30pm.

While the musicians play, a slideshow will project paintings by the composers’ contemporaries. Tickets: $20, $15 in advance.

will be held on the property of the Community House located on the corners of Broad and Harford streets, 9am-2pm.

(At the traffic light in town, across from the Dimmick Inn.) This is a rain or shine event.

Lakeside Players comedy

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LAKEVILLE — The Lakeside Players present the romantic comedy “Last Chance for Romance.com” at Lakeville Community Hall, Rte. 590. Saturday at 7:30pm, Sunday at 3pm. By Tony Schwartz and Marylou Ambrose, about two 60+ people trying online dating with hilarious results. Tickets: $12 at the door.

570/226-6207 for reservations.

Learn to Zentangle

SHOHOLA — Zentangles Master Linda Cobb will lead an exploration of this art form at the Artists’ Market Community Center, 114 Richardson Ave., 1-3pm. No experience necessary. Tuition: $35.

Register online at http://artistsmarketcc. com/ClassesWorkshops.html or call 845/557-8713.

Lego Club

CALLICOON — Meets the third Saturday of the month at the Delaware Free Branch of the Western Sullivan Public Library, 1-3pm. Drop in and see who can make the coolest Lego creations from month to month. Ages 3+. Email kohara@rcls.org or call 845/887-4040.

Monthly music night

PHILLIPSPORT — Music night at Phillipsport Community Center. Judith Tulloch Band combines Brazilian, Latin and Afro rhythms with jazz and poprock, and world fusion with a jazzy edge. Clear Light Ensemble plays Rega-inspired musical journeys with sitar, flute, bass guitar and percussion. Suggested $2 donation. Food and beverage available for purchase. 845/210-4303

NACL Theatre begins season

HIGHLAND LAKE — “This Is Not a Conversation” by the Dead Sea Swimmers of Vancouver Canada at NACL Theatre, 7:30pm. The play is the organic outgrowth of a chance meeting at a 2013 dinner party between Itai, a former Israeli soldier, and Dima, the grandchild of Palestinians exiled from Jerusalem in 1948.

Tickets: $20 general, $10 for people under 30. 845/557-0694.

Nalani & Sarina

HAWLEY — Sibling duo Nalani & Sarina at Harmony Presents in the Silk Mill, 8pm. These two young artists have developed a distinctive blend of traditionalist soul-rock and modern pop. Tickets: $19 advance, $22 general admission. www.harmonypresents.com, 570/5888077.

Penny social

SHOHOLA — Penny social at St. Jacobi Lutheran Church, Route 434 (next to Exxon Station). Doors open at 2pm, calling begins at 3pm. Coffee and cake served afterwards. 570/559-7676.

Penny social

JEFFERSONVILLE — Jeffersonville JEMS hosts a penny social at the Jeffersonville Firehouse on Main Street.

Admission is $3. Doors will open at 6pm and calling will begin at 7:30pm.

Perennial plant sale

MILFORD — The Milford Garden Club’s annual perennial plant sale fundraiser

SOUTH FALLSBURG — Revive the Rivoli Spring Music Series at the Rivoli Theatre, 8pm. Live music featuring local musicians. Adult beverages available.

May 21: Carol Smith, Sara Hulse and Shlomo Franklin. Buy tickets at scdw. net. 845/436-5336.

Saturday Night Music Appreciation Society: Jeff Weinman on the piano

CUDDEBACKVILLE — Night of music with Jeff Weinman at D&H Canal Visitor’s Center, 58 Hoag Rd., 7pm. Weinman plays old-time “Barrelhouse” piano, a combination of ragtime, blues and honky-tonk piano styles that came out of the saloons and ghettos of New Orleans in the early decades of the 20th century.

Admission $7, members $5. 845/7548870.

Tricky Tray for the Alliance for Lupus Research

HAWLEY — Third annual tricky tray for the Alliance for Lupus Research at Central Volunteer Fire Department. Doors open at 12noon, calling 2:30pm. Over 100 baskets. Food for purchase. For more info contact lupuslynnsandhope@ gmail.com.

Sun., May. 22 Adult acting workshop

NARROWSBURG — Last session of 8-week adult acting workshop at Act Underground Theatre in Narrowsburg (15 years and older), from 10am–12noon, at the Delaware Valley Arts Center’s Krause Recital Hall, 37 Main St. Tuition is $15 per session. 845/252-9915.

Lakeside Players comedy

LAKEVILLE — The Lakeside Players present the romantic comedy “Last Chance for Romance.com” at Lakeville Community Hall, Rte. 590. Friday and Saturday at 7:30pm, Sunday at 3pm. By Tony Schwartz and Marylou Ambrose, about two 60+ people trying online dating with hilarious results. Tickets: $12 at the door. 570/226-6207 for reservations.

NACL Theatre begins season

HIGHLAND LAKE — “This Is Not a Conversation” by the Dead Sea Swimmers of Vancouver Canada at NACL Theatre, 4pm. The play is the organic outgrowth of a chance meeting at a 2013 dinner party between Itai, a former Israeli soldier, and Dima, the grandchild of Palestinians exiled from Jerusalem in 1948. Tickets: $20 general, $10 for people under 30.

845/557-0694.

Poetry & Music with The Bombadils and Nick Malone

WOODBOURNE — The Bombadils, a folk band from Montreal, and Nick Maione, a poet from upstate NY, present an integrated program of Maione’s original poems and The Bombadils’ songs at International Center for a Culture of Compassion, 2299 Ulster Heights Rd., 3pm. Cost: $10 advance, $15 door.

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Sullivan Paranormal Society Presentation

HURLEYVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Sullivan Paranormal Society will present a program documenting paranormal activity at the Sullivan County Museum, 2pm. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going on at the Museum when the lights are out?â&#x20AC;? Suggested donation $5.

845/434-8044.

Mon., May. 23 Free computer support @ WSPL in Callicoon

CALLICOON â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Free computer support every Monday at the Delaware Free Branch of the Western Sullivan Public Library, 1-5pm. Have questions about a new device? Or an app that isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t working like you thought? Need help with a new computer or operating system? Get answers to these questions and more.

New Hope Community 6th Annual Wallace Berkowitz Golf Outing

MIDDLETOWN â&#x20AC;&#x201D; New Hope Community Foundationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 6th Annual Wallace Berkowitz Cup. Registration and breakfast at 9:30am, shotgun start at 10:30 with lunch on the turn; cocktails, dinner, awards and raffles at 4pm. Teams and sponsorship opportunities available.

845/434-8300.

Toddler story time

MONTICELLO â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Toddler story time is every Monday at Ethelbert B. Crawford Public Library, 10am. It is an early literacy program for toddlers and their caregivers. This program uses rhymes, books, crafts and finger plays to develop skills that will help children get ready to read. Many activities require one-to-one adult/child interaction.

Tues., May. 24 Basic First Aid Course

HAWLEY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Basic First Aid Course at Lackawaxen EMS Bohemia Station, 1611 Route 590, 6:30pm.

Free computer support @ WSPL in Narrowsburg

NARROWSBURG â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Free computer support every Wednesday at the Tusten-Cochecton Branch of the Western Sullivan Public Library, 4-8pm. Have questions about a new device? Or an app that isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t working like you thought?

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Thurs., May. 26 Wayne County Genealogy Group

HONESDALE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Group meets at 4:30pm in the Multi-Purpose Room at the Wayne County Historical Society, 810 Main St. Discussion group for family history researchers, both novice and experienced. Topic this month: Pitfalls in Vital Records.

Wayne Pike Workforce Alliance meeting

HAWLEY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Wayne Pike Workforce Alliance 10th annual meeting at Silver Birches Resort, 205 Rte. 507, 7:30am.

Cost: $25. www.wpworkforce.org.

Fri., May. 27 Free computer support @ WSPL in JeďŹ&#x20AC;ersonville

JEFFERSONVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Free computer support every Friday at the Jeffersonville Branch of the Western Sullivan Public Library, 10am-2pm. Have questions about a new device? Or an app that isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t working like you thought? Need help with a new computer or operating system? Get answers to these questions and more.

Libations & Creations: Paint Your Pet

HAWLEY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Paint party at Harmony Presents in the Silk Mill, 7pm. Your pet will be pre-sketched on canvas from photos that you send in. No experience

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RAHAMSVILLE, NY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Time and the Valleys Museum opens for the season Memorial Day Weekend, May 28 and 29, from 12 noon to 4 p.m. Opening weekend activities include a special Memorial Day display of rarely seen military photos and artifacts from our collection, discounts in the museums shop and hourly tours of exhibitions: â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;&#x153;Water and the Valleys,â&#x20AC;? an exhibit on the history of the Rondout and Neversink watershed area from early geological times to the 20th century. This newly renovated exhibition includes interactives such as a Native American artifact guessing game, grinding corn with a mortar and pestle, videos and more. â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tunnels, Toil and Trouble: New York Cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Quest for Water and the Rondout-Neversink Story,â&#x20AC;? an interactive exhibit on the New York City water supply system and the towns that were removed to build the system, which includes computer interactives, games, puzzles, videos and building a dam and tunnel.

The museum is open from Thursday through Sunday, 12 noon to 4 p.m. through Labor Day and weekends, 12 noon to 4 p.m., until Thanksgiving.

Time and the Valleys Museum is a Blue Star Museum, a collaboration between the National Endowment of the Arts, Blue Star Families, the Department

necessary, everyone welcome. Register by 5/22. Cost: $55 advance, $58 general admission. www.harmonypresents.com, 570/588-8077.

pacted by the coal mining region of PA. Tickets: $19 advance, $22 general admission. www.harmonypresents.com, 570/588-8077.

Pre-K story times

Rockyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Refuge garage sale fundraiser

MONTICELLO â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Pre-K story times every Friday at Ethelbert B. Crawford Public Library, 10:30am. This program will continue to develop early literacy skills with stories and crafts. 845/794-4660 ext. 5.

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ROSCOE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Anglers Market at RRFD Community Center, 10amâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;4pm.

There will be all sorts of fishing gear to purchase. Local author books to purchase. 607/498-5464 or 607/498-6024.

Basket Historical Society meeting

LONG EDDY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Basket Historical Society meeting and open museum hours, 10:30am-3pm. All are welcome to attend the meeting at 10:30am and visit the museum until 3pm.

Chicken BBQ

LIVINGSTON MANOR â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Chicken BBQ at Presbyterian Church, 568 State Rd., 12noon-4pm, or sold out. Cost: $12. Half chicken, salt potatoes, corn on cob, cole slaw, baked beans, roll & butter, cookies, beverage.

MiZ (Trio)

HAWLEY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; MiZ Trio at Harmony Presents in the Silk Mill, 8pm. MiZ is a soulful, Rock-Americana artist from Northeast Pennsylvania. His sound is directly im-

LIBERTY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Huge garage sale fundraiser benefiting Rockyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Refuge on Memorial Day Weekend at 185 Lake St., (former Rogerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Small Engine building), 9am4pm. 100% of items sold goes directly to the organization.Rockyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Refuge is a 501 c3 non profit animal rescue organization.

607/498-5445.

Sun., May. 29 Pancake breakfast

OBERNBURG â&#x20AC;&#x201D; St. Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual pancake breakfast at St. Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Church Hall, 386 County Rte. 95, 7am-12noon. Adults $8, children ages 5-12 $5, children under 5 free.

Rockyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Refuge garage sale fundraiser

LIBERTY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Huge garage sale fundraiser benefiting Rockyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Refuge on Memorial Day Weekend at 185 Lake St., (former Rogerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Small Engine building), 9am4pm. 100% of items sold goes directly to the organization. Rockyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Refuge is non-profit animal rescue organization.

607/498-5445.

Mon., May. 30 Free computer support @ WSPL in Callicoon

CALLICOON â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Free computer support

249 Sunrise Avenue, Honesdale, PA 18431

1-800-824-5293 570-253-3300 New York customers pay NO sales tax!

every Monday at the Delaware Free Branch of the Western Sullivan Public Library, 1-5pm. Have questions about a new device? Or an app that isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t working like you thought? Need help with a new computer or operating system? Get answers to these questions and more.

Toddler story time

MONTICELLO â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Toddler story time is every Monday at Ethelbert B. Crawford Public Library, 10am. It is an early literacy program for toddlers and their caregivers. This program uses rhymes, books, crafts and finger plays to develop skills that will help children get ready to read. Many activities require one-to-one adult/child interaction.

Tue., May. 31 Evening Story Time

MONTICELLO â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Evening Story Time is held every-other Tuesday at Ethelbert B. Crawford Public Library, 4:30pm.

This story time is for children and parents, and uses stories, games, and activities to build literacy and social skills.

845/794-4660 ext. 5.

Wed., Jun. 1 25th Anniversary Ribbon Cutting for Formaggio Cheese

HURLEYVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Join the Sullivan County Chamber of Commerce in celebrating the Formaggio Italian Cheese Specialties 25th anniversary ribbon

cutting, 250 Hilldale Rd., 12noon-2pm.

845/436-4200 ext. 160, or email Felicia@formaggiocheese.com.

Business Group @ WSPL in Callicoon

CALLICOON â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Business Group meets the First Wednesday of the month at the Delaware Free Branch of the Western Sullivan Public Library, 10:30am12:30pm. Meet with like-minded professionals, share ideas, explore social media, design marketing materials, learn new technologies and more.

Free computer support @ WSPL in Narrowsburg

NARROWSBURG â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Free computer support every Wednesday at the Tusten-Cochecton Branch of the Western Sullivan Public Library, 4-8pm. Have questions about a new device? Or an app that isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t working like you thought? Need help with a new computer or operating system?

Get answers to these questions and more.

Sat., Jun. 4 Bake, deli, and rummage sale

EQUINUNK â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Equinunk United Methodist Church, Lordville Rd., will hold a bake, deli, and rummage sale in the basement of the church, 12noon-3pm. This event will be followed by a rummage sale (only) on Thursday, June 9, from 7-8:30pm, and a bag sale on Saturday, June 11, from 9am-1pm. 570/224-6361.

Rt. 6 Mall â&#x20AC;˘ Rt. 6 â&#x20AC;˘ 1199 Palmyra Hwy. â&#x20AC;˘ Honesdale, PA 18431 Approx. 11 miles from the Narrowsburg NY/PA Bridge

570-251-FILM (3456) â&#x20AC;˘ www.moviesatcinema6.com CALL FOR: Show Times â&#x20AC;˘ Specials â&#x20AC;˘ Group Rates

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of Defense and over 1,500 museums across America to provide free admission to active duty military members (with ID) and up to five family members. This free admission for members of the military and their families runs from Memorial Day to Labor Day. The museum is lo- Gloria Thompson Collection, Time and the Valleys Museum cated at 332 Main Civil War veterans from Liberty, St. (State Route 55).

Sullivan County, including Col. Adults admission is a W.A. Briggs, taken in 1925. suggested donation of $5, children under 16 $2, and children under six are free. Town of Neversink and Town of Denning residents receive free admission every Thursday.

For more information call 845/985-7700 or visit www. timeandthevalleysmuseum.org. To schedule a group tour for children or adults, call 845/985-7700.

Learning & Growing Child Care Center Play, Learn and Grow Together Tammy Haass | Melanie Jay 60 Milanville Road (P.O. Box 137) Beach Lake, PA 18405 | 570-729-7853 Email: learnandgrowccc@gmail.com

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THE RIVER REPORTER

Service Directory

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

Air Conditioning

Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning

Exterminating

Plumbing & Heating

Storage

RON LENZ HEATING & A/C INC.

Professional Rotovac Steam & Shampoo System Residential & Commercial – Power Washing Decks, Siding, Patios & Restoration Services 607-498-6027 • www.fieldtester.com

BARRYVILLE EXTERMINATING SERVICE

GS PLUMBING & HEATING

RILEYVILLE MINI STORAGE

Contractor

Gutters

LEWIS MECKLE CONSTRUCTION CORP.

BOB’S SEAMLESS GUTTERS

Duct Cleaning •Ductless A/C & Heat Pumps, Water Heaters, Forced Hot Air & A/C Systems, Oil & Gas 570-729-8533

Architect BUCK MOORHEAD, ARCHITECT Creative, Energy-Saving Design Certified Passive House Consultant Callicoon, NY • 212-343-2735 buck@buckmoorheadarchitect.com

CHARLES GREGORY WOODS ARCHITECT PA/ NY- NCARB Voted Best Architect 2014 by River Reporter Readers Award - Winning Energy Efficient Residences Addition/ Remodeling and Commercial also cgwaia.net 570.253.5452

PHILIP FARMILOE, ARCHITECT, AIA

Sustainable design • New Homes & Renovations Cochecton, New York • Philip@farmiloe.com 347-325-1818

Arts DELAWARE VALLEY ARTS ALLIANCE 37 Main Street, Narrowsburg, NY 845-252-7576 www.artsalliancesite.org

Auto Body B&R COLLISION CORP.

Complete Collision Specialists 512 Church Street, Hawley, PA 18428 570-226-3291

Automotive D & R AUTO REPAIR

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 JUSTIN MERCADO SIGNATURE CARPENTRY Renovations, Decks, Painting, Wood Working, Tile 140 Perry Pond Road, Narrowsburg NY 12764 845-252-7471 felixrichard@frontier.com 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

Electrical AMERICAN ELECTRIC, LLC

Builder JMR CONSTRUCTION COMPANY

Custom Homes, Renovations, Additions, Restorations, Roofs, Decks, Siding, Remodeling 570-559-7935 or 877-275-5671 Joseph Riccardi • www.jmrconstructioncompany.com

TED KILLE

Plumbing, Carpentry Renovations, Ceramic Tile, Stone Work Electric & Honey Do Lists

845-887-4708

Outdoor wood furnace CLEANER and GREENER EPA Qualified CALL TODAY!

HALLORAN FARM 845-482-5208

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

CREATIVE EARTH LANDSCAPING 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

Painter

NARROWSBURG ELECTRIC

Blacktopping Lake Huntington, NY • 845-932-7829

CENTRAL BOILER E-CLASSIC

JS ELECTRIC

SONNY'S SERVICE CENTER

ESSELMAN PAVING

Heating

MARHAREX STONE & LANDSCAPING

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

Blacktopping

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

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

Complete auto repairs, 24 hr. local & long distance towing or flatbed recovery service.

Gas • Diesel • BBQ Tanks Cash paid for junk vehicles.

Rt. 97, Barryville, NY. Open 7 days.

845-557-8881 Nights 570-559-7696 or 7668 Foreign, domestic car and truck repair and complete fuel injection cleaning. 24-hour towing. NYS Inspection.

Complete Diagnostic Check.

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

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

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

MARSHALL MACHINERY, INC.

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

Equipment & Tool Repair ELDRED EQUIPMENT SERVICE & SUPPLY 550 Route 55, Eldred, NY 845-557-6168 888-435-2979 M-F 8-5 Sat 8-3

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

B&L HOME INTERIOR

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

Prime Wall Covering & Painting

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

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

Route 371 East, Rileyville, PA 570-224-6284

PIERPONT HEATING & PLUMBING

Stoves

“The Best for Less” • Bill Pierpont All major credit cards accepted 845-252-7319 Cell: 845-7968096

Roofing STRAIT LINE ROOFING

“We’ve got you covered” Voted BEST Roofer 2009 - 2014 30 Years in Business Owens Corning Preferred Contractor Insured, Commercial, Residential All Phases of Roofing Including Metal

1-866-702-ROOF (7663) 845-583-0247

ROOFING, SIDING SPECIALIST

Tree Service

Visit us at www.straitlineroofing.com Cassas Bros Update or improve your home Now GAF Certified Roofing Installer 50 Year Warranty Fully Lic/Insured Tel 845-492-9549 H \ www.Cassasbros.com

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

VALLEY SAND & GRAVEL

Rt. 652, Honesdale, PA • 570-251-9818

Septic Service ESSELMAN SEWER & DRAIN SERVICE

Septic tank pumping, jetting of lines, video inspections Restore, Replace and install septic tanks & drain fields 24/7 service with no after hour or weekend fee

845-798-5959 OR SEPTICGOPRO.COM 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 PLUMBERS

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

Plumbing & Heating

SULLIVAN COUNTY SEPTIC SERVICE

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

Swimming Pools CLEAR-RITE POOLS & SPAS, INC.

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

Fine Interior Painting Wall Covering Istallation 30 years experience, fully insured Dave Magliacane, Pleasant Mount, PA PA Lic#011906 • 570-642-1042

BUSELLI PLUMBING, HEATING & ELECTRIC

WOOD & COAL STOVES

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

845-252-6672 • 570-729-7936 "The Drain Surgeon" Pumping - Drain Cleaning - Excavation Portable Restroom Rentals Ken Bloom, Pres. • 845-583-4064

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

BLACK OAK TREE SERVICE

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 Tick Spraying 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 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

MAY 19-25, 2016 • 23

THE RIVER REPORTER

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

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

Help Wanted Childcare workers Part-time Childcare workers needed. Must be 18 years or older, have experience in child care, with high school diploma or equivalent (minimum).

Please fax resume or letter of interest to New Hope Manor, Barryville @ 845557-8884, or e-mail to nquezada@newhopemanor. orgFor information call Julissa @ 845-557-8353 Ext. 322, EOE

Help Wanted HELP WANTED Lakeview Luncheonette Rt 52 Lake Huntington, NY 845-932-5131

HENNING’S LOCAL Now hiring bartenders, waitstaff, bussers, kitchen.

Apply in person between 4:30-6:30pm 6 Old County Rd, Cochecton Center

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

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

Working Shop Manager Multi-location school bus company seeking skilled mechanic with some management experience for its main terminal in South Fallsburg to allocate work and supervise a team of talented mechanics for routine and preventative maintenance of school and coach buses. Majority of time will be spent on the shop Àoor with the expectation of actual use of mechanic skills to mentor team members, expedite the workload and assess job performance. Facility is well-equipped, clean and safety conscious. Work history at general medium duty truck shop will be considered. Reports to the Maintenance Director. Bene¿ts and productivity incentives. Pay commensurate with work experience.

CDL a plus, but will train. Call 845-434-1110.

School Bus Drivers

CDL Drivers B with S & P Endorsements Starting Pay: Bus $16 / Van $13 up to potential Bus $20 Must be ready to drive and work now.

Background check, drug test.

Apply online at rollingv.com Call Linda 845-434-4102 RU HPDLO application to info@rollingv.com

Help Wanted Seasonal Summer Jobs Part time and Full time Drivers, Bus Drivers (CDL-P), Beach Helpers, Office / Cleaning.

Good customer relations skills. Boat lifting ability for Drivers and Beach.

Computer / phone / cleaning skills for Office.

Indian Head Canoes.

Call 845-557-8777 for application.

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 1-800578-1363 Ext.300N

Autos’Trucks/Vans

Hunting

Donate your car to Wheels For Wishes, benefiting Make-A-Wish. We offer free towing and your donation is 100% tax deductible. Call 914-468-4999 Today

Our Hunters will Pay Top $$$ To hunt your land. Call for a Free Base Camp Leasing info packet & Quote.

1?866?309?1507 www.BaseCampLeasing.com

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!

Misc. For Sale KILL BED BUGS & THEIR EGGS- Buy Harris Bed Bug Killers/ KIT Complete Treatment System. Available: Hardware Stores. The Home Depot, homedepot.com 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 1-800578-1363 Ext.300N

Wanted To Buy CASH FOR DIABETIC TEST STRIPS Up to $35/Box! Sealed & Unexpired.

Payment Made SAME DAY. Highest Prices Paid!! Call Juley Today! 800413-3479 www.CashForYourTestStrips.com

Employment AIRLINE CAREERS Start Here –Get trained as FAA certified Aviation Technician. Financial aid for qualified students. Job placement assistance. Call AIM for free information 866-296-7093

Genco’s Firehouse Garage Sale Fri, Sat, & Sun 10am - 3pm Antiques, Art, Collectables & More 6586 Route 52, Lake Huntington, NY 12752 Rain or Shine

Vendors wanted for the

River Road Fair

July 9th - 9am-3pm Call 845-557-3432 Sponsored by the Barryville UMC Auctions ONTARIO COUNTY TAX FORECLOSED REAL ESTATE AUCTION, Wednesday, May 25, 2016, Registration: 6PM, Auction: 7PM, Location: Ontario County Safety Training Facility, 2914 County Road 48, Canandaigua, Call 1-800-5361401, visit: auctionsinternational.com SULLIVAN COUNTY REAL PROPERTY TAX FORECLOSURE AUCTION.

400+/- Properties June 8+9 @ 10AM. “Ramada Rock Hill”, Route 17, Exit 109. 800-243-0061 AAR, Inc. & HAR, Inc. Brochure: www.NYSAuctions.com ONTARIO COUNTY TAX FORECLOSED REAL ESTATE AUCTION, Wednesday, May 25, 2016, Registration: 6PM, Auction: 7PM, Location: Ontario County Safety Training Facility, 2914 County Road 48, Canandaigua, Call 1-800-536-1401, visit: auctionsinternational.com

Land For Sale FORECLOSED LAND DEALS! 8 to 39 acre Tracts from $12,900 Catskill Mtns/Cooperstown Lakes Region. Beautiful land, fully G’teed! EZ terms! Call 888-905-8847.

NewYorkLandandLakes.com Land Bargains RT. 20 SCHOHARIE CO., 95.7 acres, $139,000. RT. 7 RENSSELAER CO., 26.4 acres,

$79,000. RT. 205 OTSEGO CO., 2.7 ACRES, $22,000. Owner Financing www.helderbergrealty.com (518) 861-6541

Vacation Rental 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

24 • MAY 19-25, 2016

THE RIVER REPORTER

Legal Notice Notice of formation of H&M Resort LLC Articles of organization filed with the SSNY on3/15/2016. Office located in Sullivan county. SSNY has been designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail copy of any process served against the LLC to: The LLC,1435 38th St Brooklyn,NY 11218 Purpose: any lawful purpose SUPREME COURT - COUNTY OF SULLIVAN SONYMA, Plaintiff -againstTIMOTHY MURRAY, et al Defendant(s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered herein and dated September 3, 2014, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the lobby of the Sullivan County Courthouse, Monticello, NY on June 8, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. premises situate, lying and being in the Town of Highland, County of Sullivan and State of New York, known and designated as Section: 11 Block: 1 Lot: 40.2. Said premises known as 96 ELDRED YULAN ROAD A/K/A 96 ELDRED-YULAN ROAD, ELDRED, NY Approximate amount of lien $ 153,255.85 plus interest & costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment and Terms of Sale. Index Number 859/2012. DANIELLE JOSE-DECKER, ESQ., Referee Frenkel Lambert Weiss Weisman & Gordon, LLP Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 53 Gibson Street, Bay Shore, NY 11706 File# 01-052869-F00 SOMEBAR, LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 3/22/2016. Office in Sullivan Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served.

SSNY shall mail copy of process to PO Box 148, Monticello, NY 12701. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. Principal business location: 6 So. Maplewood Rd., Monticello, NY 12701.

MOVING SALE Sat 5/21 & 5/22 9-4 rain or shine

12ft utility trailer Tandom axel, 2000 Chrysler Sebring Covetable, work shop cabinets, Elvis phone, Rocky posters, 32 inch TV, CD’s, DVD’s, VHS’s, Records, Clothes, Lamps, Glass wear, Dishes, Aluminum dish wear, Towing Chain, Tool Box, Misc Tools, Floor Heater, Craftman Tool Cabinet with tools, Makita 10 inch miter saw, Stealth Trolling motor, Household, Nic-Nac’s, Living room Set, (3) Oak & Glass end tables, Oak & Glass coffee table, Vanity with mirror, Technics Music System, NEW walker, commode, shower bench, wheel chair. Lots of great stuff, good condition.

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Notice of Formation of 153 Blackford Avenue LLC. Arts of Org. filed with New York Secy of State (SSNY) on 4/21/16.

Office location: Sullivan County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 59 Greenfield Rd, Woodridge, NY 12789. Purpose: any lawful activity.

RECYCLING REMOVAL Please take notice that the Board of Education of the Sullivan West Central School District, Towns of Hancock, Bethel, Callicoon, Cochecton, Delaware, Fremont, Liberty, Tusten, Counties of Delaware and Sullivan, New York, is seeking bids for Refuse and Recycling Removal for the period July 1, 2016 - June 30, 2017. Sealed bids will be received in the District Office, ATTN: Margaret Luty, District Clerk, 33 Schoolhouse Rd, P.O. Box 308, Jeffersonville, New York, 12748, on or before 2:00 PM on June 7, 2016, at which time they will be publicly opened. All bids must be clearly marked on the outside of the envelope “REFUSE AND RECYCLING REMOVAL BID.” Bid information and specifications may be obtained at the District Offices, 33 Schoolhouse Rd., PO Box 308, Jeffersonville, New York 12748.

All bids must be submitted in accordance with the District’s specifications. Any bid received after the designated time and date will be returned unopened and will not be considered. All bids will be

reviewed and a recommendation will be made to the Board of Education for award.

Award will be made at an open meeting of the Board of Education to be held at a later date. The Board of Education reserves the right to waive any informality in any bid and to accept or reject any bid, or any part of any bid, deemed in the best interest of the Sullivan West Central School District. DATED: May 10, 2016 SULLIVAN WEST CENTRAL SCHOOL Margaret L. Luty, District Clerk

NOTICE OF ZONING RE-WRITE MEETING Zoning Re-Write Committee meetings are held on the SECOND and FOURTH Mondays of the month at 6:30pm at the Tusten Town Hall, 210 Bridge Street, Narrowsburg, NY. By Order of the Town Board Nicole Peters Tusten Town Clerk LEGAL AD Sullivan West Central School District District Offices PO Box 308, 33 Schoolhouse Rd, Jeffersonville, New York 12748 Phone – 845-482-4610 INVITATION TO BID REFUSE AND

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Name: White Glen LLC Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State on April 28, 2016 Office Location: Sullivan County Secretary of State of the State of New York is designated as an agent of the LLC upon who process against it may be served. The post office address to which the Secretary of State shall mail process is: 317 Quincy Street, Apt.#1, Brooklyn, NY 11216 Purpose: any lawful purpose.

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Sullivan West Central School District District Office ~ PO Box 308 Jeffersonville, New York 12748 Phone â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 845-482-4610 Fax â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 845482-3022 LEGAL AD INVITATION TO BID Construction Equipment Rental & Construction Materials Please take notice that the Board of Education of the Sullivan West Central School District, Towns of Hancock, Bethel, Callicoon, Cochecton, Delaware, Fremont, Liberty, Tusten, Counties of Delaware and Sullivan, New York, is seeking bids for rental of construction equipment and construction materials for the Sullivan West Central School District, Jeffersonville, New York for the 2016-17 school year. Submit sealed bids to: Sullivan West Central School District Office, ATTN: Margaret Luty, District Clerk, 33 Schoolhouse Road, PO Box 308, Jeffersonville, NY 12748, on or before 2:00 P.M. on June 7, 2016, at which time

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any and all persons deriving interest in or lien upon, or title to said real property by, through or under them, or either of them, and their respective wives, widows, husbands, widowers, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors and assigns, all of whom and whose names, except as stated, are unknown to plaintiff; PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, â&#x20AC;&#x153;JOHN DOE #1â&#x20AC;? through â&#x20AC;&#x153;JOHN DOE #12,â&#x20AC;? the last twelve names being fictitious and unknown to plaintiff, the persons or parties intended being the tenants, occupants, persons or corporations, if any, having or claiming an interest in or lien upon the premises, described in the complaint, Defendants.

To the above named Defendants YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the complaint in this action and to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the complaint is not served with this summons, to serve a notice of appearance on the Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Attorney within 20 days after the service of this summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within 30 days after the service is complete if this summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York) in the event the United States of America is made a party defendant, the time to answer for the said United States of America shall not expire until (60) days after service of the Summons; and in case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the complaint. NOTICE OF NATURE OF ACTION AND RELIEF SOUGHT THE OBJECT of the above caption action is to foreclose a Mortgage to secure the sum of $104,400.00 and interest,

recorded on February 24, 2006, at Liber 3118 Page 290, of the Public Records of SULLIVAN County, New York, covering premises known as 36 WALDEMERE ROAD TOWN OF ROCKLAND, NY 12758. The relief sought in the within action is a final judgment directing the sale of the premises described above to satisfy the debt secured by the Mortgage described above. SULLIVAN County is designated as the place of trial because the real property affected by this action is located in said county. NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home.

Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to the mortgage company will not stop the foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. Dated: April 19, 2016 RAS BORISKIN, LLC

CAUSE against SAMUEL GREENBERG, SHIRLEY GREENBERG,SHIRLEY GREENBERG, as Trustee, HAROLD GREENBERG, NORMAN GREENBERG, FRED KOSAK, LEON KOSAK, HERBERT KOSAK, HANNAH SILVERSTEIN, Hon. Michael F. McGuire, A J.S.C.Respondents.

UPON the Notice of Verified Petition, the Verified Petition and all exhibits attached thereto, the Affirmation of Allen Major, Esq. andall exhibits attached thereto,and all prior papers and proceedings had herein, LET the Respondents, SAMUEL GREENBERG, SHIRLEY GREENBERG, SHIRLEY GREENBERG, as Trustee, HAROLD GREENBERG, NORMAN GREENBERG, FRED KOSAK, LEON KOSAK, HERBERT KOSAK and HANNAH SILVERSTEIN, show cause at IAS Part ___ of this Court, Courtroom ____, to be held and for the County of Sullivan, at the Courthouse located at 414 Broadway, Monticello, New York, on the 29th day of July, 2016 at 9:30 a.m., or as soon thereafter as counsel can be heard, why an Order should not be entered herein pursuant toRPAPL §§1921[2]and1501[4] canceling and discharging of record the mortgage dated January 7, 1969, and recorded in the office of the County Clerk, Sullivan County, on January 14, 1969 in Liber 744, Page 168 (the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mortgageâ&#x20AC;?), and directing the County Clerk, SullivanCounty,to mark the same upon his records as canceled and discharged, and further ordering and directing that the debt or other obligation secured by the Mortgage be canceled; and it is further OREDERED, that sufficient cause appearing therefore, let personal service

The name of the LLC is: craftSoft Consulting, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) office on: February 22, 2016. The County in which the Office is to be located: Sullivan. United States Corporation Agents, Inc. is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The address to which the SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC is: C/O United States Corporation Agents, Inc. 7014 13th Ave Suite 202 Brooklyn, NY 11228.

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SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF SULLIVAN Plaintiff designates SULLIVAN as the place of trial situs of the real property. SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS Mortgaged Premises: 36 WALDEMERE ROAD TOWN OF ROCKLAND, NY 12758 Section: 44 Block: 1 Lot: 12.2 INDEX NO. 1887/2015 HSBC BANK USA NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR ACE SECURITIES CORP. HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST SERIES 2006-OP1, Plaintiff, vs. PETER SWERSEY, if living, and if he be dead, any and all persons unknown to plaintiff, claiming, or who may claim to have an interest in, or general or specific lien upon the real property described in this action; such unknown persons being herein generally described and intended to be included in the following designation, namely: the wife, widow, husband, widower, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors, and assignees of such deceased,

At a Term, IAS Part ___ of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, held in and for the County of Sullivan, at 414 Broadway, Monticello, New York, 12701 on the 14 day of April 2016.

P R E S E N T : Hon. Michael F. McGuire Justice LIMUD LEARNING CENTER OF CENTRAL JERSEY, INC.Index No.: 550-2016 Petitioner,ORDER TO SHOW

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of a copy of this Order, together with the papers on which it is based, upon Respondent Harold Greenberg, be deemed good and sufficient service; and publication of a copy of this Order, together with the Notice of Verified Petition, a brief statement of the nature of the action and the relief sought and a brief description of the real property at issue, upon all Respondents other than Harold Greenberg, in the following two newspapers: The River Reporter and Sullivan County Democrat least once in each of four successive weeks, be deemed good and sufficient service; and it is further OREDERED, that opposition papers, if any, be served such that same are received by Katlowitz & Associates, attorneys for Petitioner, no later than seven (7) days prior to the return date.

E N T E R /S/ Michael F. McGuire, AJSC To:SAMUEL GREENBERG, SHIRLEY GREENBERG, SHIRLEY GREENBERG, as Trustee,NORMAN GREENBERG, FRED KOSAK, LEON KOSAK, HERBERT KOSAK,and HANNAH SILVERSTEIN NOTICE: This order to show cause is being served upon you pursuant to the order of the Hon. Michael F. McGuire, AJSC dated April 14, 2016.

Notice, the nature of the action, the relief sought and a brief description of the real property at issue are: This is an action for an Order cancelling and discharging of record the mortgage dated January 7, 1969, and recorded in the office of the County Clerk, Sullivan County, on January 14, 1969 in Liber 744, Page 168 (the “Mortgage”), and directing the County Clerk, Sullivan County, to mark the same upon his records as canceled and discharged, and further ordering and directing that the debt or other obligation secured by the Mortgage be canceled.

The real property which is the subject of this proceeding is described in the mortgage recorded in Sullivan County Clerk Mortgage Liber 744, Page 168 to which reference is made for a more particular description.

conveyed subject to the restrictions and limitations on the aforesaid filed map and to highway dedications of record. As more particularly described in the judgment of foreclosure and sale. Sold subject to all of the terms and conditions contained in said judgment and terms of sale. Approximate amount of judgment $355,408.66 plus interest and costs. INDEX NO. 741-09 Scott A. Russell, Esq., REFEREE

agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to: THE LLC 6608 18TH AVENUE, BROOKLYN, NY 11204. Purpose: any lawful purpose.

Notice of Formation of 59 Greenfield Road LLC. Arts of Org. filed with New York Secy of State (SSNY) on 4/21/16.

Office location: Sullivan County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 59 Greenfield Rd, Woodridge, NY 12789. Purpose: any lawful activity.

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT: SULLIVAN COUNTY U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDERS OF THE ADJUSTABLE RATE MORTGAGE TRUST 2007-1, ADJUSTABLE RATE MORTGAGE-BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-1; Plaintiff(s) vs. WILLIAM MCCREARY; et al; Defendant(s) Attorney (s) for Plaintiff (s): ROSICKI, ROSICKI & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 2 Summit Court, Suite 301, Fishkill, New York, 12524, 845.897.1600 Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale granted herein on or about November 18, 2014, I will sell at Public Auction to the highest bidder at Lobby of Sullivan County Courthouse. On June 17, 2016 at 9:30 am. Premises known as 1486 Cold Spring Road, Forestburgh, NY 12777 Section: 8 Block: 1 Lot: 1.5 ALL that certain plot, piece or parcel of land situate lying and being in the Town of Forestburgh, County of Sullivan, State of New York shown and designated as Lot No. 3 on certain map entitled, Final Map of Autumn Winds Subdivision prepared for William J. Rieber, Sr., at al, Town of Forestburgh, Sullivan County, New York”, which map was approved by the Planning Board of the Town of Forestburgh on September 23, 1986 and filed in the Sullivan County Clerk`s Office of October 20, 1986, as Map No. 4-191, said premises being sold and

APP FOR AUTH for TEAM SOLO LLC App for Auth filed with SSNY 4/11/2016 LLC. Registered in Delaware on 1/18/2011 Off. Loc.:Sullivan Co. SSNY designated as agent upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY to mail copy of process to The LLC, c/o Richard Newberg Esq., 33 North Street, Monticello, NY 12701. Purpose:Any lawful act or activity.

Delaware River Solar, LLC Arts of Org. filed SSNY 1/15/16. Office: Sullivan Co. SSNY design agent of LLC upon whom process may be served & mail to 1460 Broadway New York, NY 10036 General Purpose LONG REALTY 12 LLC Art. Of Org. Filed Sec. of State of NY 04/12/2016.

Off. Loc.: Sullivan Co. SSNY designated as agent upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY to mail copy of process to The Limited Liability Company, 2 Stonehedge Court, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603. Purpose: Any lawful act or activity.

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF 1118 45st 1R LLC(LLC). Articles of Organization filed with Sec. of State of NY (SOS) on 3/7/2016. Office location: Sullivan County, the street address of the LLC’s office has not yet been determined. SOS is designated as agent of LLC for service of process. SOS shall mail copy of process to 1118 45th Street 1R, Brooklyn, NY 11219. Purpose: Any lawful act or activity.

HOSCH, LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 4/7/2016. Office in Sullivan Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served.

SSNY shall mail copy of process to 333 East Linden Ave., Englewood, NJ 07631.

Purpose: Any lawful purpose. Principal business location: Vacation Village, Old State Hwy 52, Unit A3, Loch Sheldrake, NY 12759.

MARITIME GROUP LLC Art. Of Org. Filed Sec. of State of NY 4/11/2016. Off. Loc.: Sullivan Co. SSNY designated as agent upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY to mail copy of process to The LLC, c/o Richard Newberg, Esq., 33 North Street, Monticello, NY 12701.

Purpose: Any lawful act or activity.

Notice of Formation of Summer Dayes LLC. Arts of Org. filed with New York Secy of State (SSNY) on 5/10/16. Office location: Sullivan County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 1474 E 17th St, Brooklyn, NY 11230. Purpose: any lawful activity.

ALEXANDER KING ENTERPRISES, LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 4/22/2016. Office in Sullivan Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 680 Route 211 East., Ste. 3B-108, Middletown, NY 10941.

Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

LEGAL NOTICE COUNTY OF SULLIVAN Sealed bids for the following will be received by the Director of the Department of Purchasing and Central Services at the Sullivan County Government Center, 100 North Street, Monticello, New York 12701, (845) 807-0515, until 1:00 P.M. on Friday, June 3, 2016 at which time the bids will be publicly opened and read.

1. Two (2) Open Ejector Trailers (B16-28) 2. Traffic Paint (B-16-29) 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 20, 2016

Callicoon Creamery LLC Arts of Org filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 2/8/16. Office in Sullivan Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served & shall mail process to John D Halloran, 4536 State Route 17b Po Box 15, Callicoon, NY 12723.

Purpose: General.

NOTICE OF FORMATION of limited liability company (LLC). Name: 574 MAPLE ST HOUSING LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 4/5/2016. Office location: Sullivan County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to: THE LLC C/O SAMUEL KATZ ESQ. 4533 16TH AVENUE, BROOKLYN, NY 11204. Purpose: any lawful purpose.

Gallery Eva LLC Arts of Org filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 3/9/16.

Office in Sullivan Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served & shall mail process to Eva Drizhal, Po Box 431, Callicoon, NY 12723. Purpose: General.

Notice of Formation of 82 Gelston Avenue LLC. Arts of Org. filed with New York Secy of State (SSNY) on 4/21/16.

Office location: Sullivan County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 59 Greenfield Rd, Woodridge, NY 12789. Purpose: any lawful activity.

NOTICE OF FORMATION of limited liability company (LLC). Name: EAST FLATBUSH 3 LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 4/6/2016. Office location: Sullivan County. SSNY designated as

NOTICE COUNTY OF SULLIVAN Proposals for the following will be received by the Director of the Department of Purchasing and Central Services at the Sullivan County Government Center, 100 North Street, Monticello, New York 12701, (845) 807-0515, until 1:00 P.M. on Friday, June 3, 2016: 1. Website Design and Maintenance for Sullivan County Rural Health Network (R-16-15) 2. Mailroom Services (R-16-16) Specifications may be obtained from the Director at the above address.

Dated: May 20, 2016 RICHARDSON DEVELOPMENT LLC Art. Of Org. Filed Sec. of State of NY 5/10/2016. Off. Loc.: Sullivan Co. SSNY designated as agent upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY to mail copy of process to The LLC, PO Box 1000, Woodbury, NY 11797. Purpose: Any lawful act or activity.

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By ANDY BOYAR

Our fly-fishing heritage

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omehow it seems strange to me that it was a movie that triggered the amazing growth of fly fishing interest. The movie was, of course, “A River Runs Through It.” Norman Maclean’s novel, on which it is based, is a must read.

Our own Delaware River fly-fishing culture is anchored on both sides of the river. Penn State was the first university to offer courses in fly fishing in the 1930s.

A thank you to George Harvey for making that program a fly-fishing treasure.

Our New York fly-fishing roots are even deeper, beginning with Theodore Gordon (b.1854, d.1915), universally recognized as the father of American dry-fly fishing.

Gordon innovated the Catskill style of fly-tying, which has lived on through the 20th century up to today. He created the Quill Gordon fly, and his style of highfloating dry flies has been passed down through the decades. It has found its latest iteration at the Dette Fly Shop in Roscoe, NY in Joe Fox, great-grandson of Walt and Winnie Dette. The Dettes and the Darbees were two of the great contributors in the development of the Catskill fly-tying tradition.

Joe Fox will be one of those fly fishers who will be celebrating the 35th anniversary of the Catskill Fly Fishing Center and Museum (CFFCM) at a gala event on May 28.

Elsie Darbee is acknowledged as the first to promote the idea of establishing a museum. She was the leader and first president (1978) of what grew into CFFCM. Elsie Darbee’s dream and vision turned out to be amazing.

Today, the center operates not only a museum and gift shop, but also a 4,000square-foot facility containing the Wulff Gallery, Catskill Rodmakers’ Workshop and Heritage Craft Center. The 35-acre campus is open daily to the public, and

all are invited to “cross the bridge.”

It is located on Old Route 17 between Roscoe and Livingston Manor along the Willowemoc River.

Even surpassing the marvelous physical plants and structures are the programs.

The center operates a contemporary museum and education center. Right here in our backyard you can learn to tie flies, or cast, or even fly fish. You can even craft your own split-cane fly rod in the tradition of legendary rodmaker Hiram L. Leonard (a one time resident of Honesdale, PA).

CFFCM is a mecca for those who are interested in teaching future generations of fly fishers and thereby fostering future foot soldiers in the battle to protect our waters and fly fishing environment.

Recently a group of expert casters has gotten together to challenge one another in casting skills and to help beginners get a start in the art. Several Trout Unlimited (TU) chapters use the center for meetings and special programs, including river cleanups and plantings for riverbank stabilization.

If you too are “haunted by waters,” you can help celebrate the CFFCM’s 35th anniversary on May 28. Contact Erin Phelin at the Center at 845/439-4810 for more details.

Update and Challenge: There are now 66 licensed guides on the Delaware River (a fact compliments of veteran guide Tony Ritter).

As far as stream and river conditions, the first half of May has been rather dreadful (can you believe sleet on May 14?).

Prediction: Fishing conditions shall vastly improve the last two weeks of May. Challenge: In one word, what is the greatest development in the history of fishing? Email copyeditor@riverreporter. com; put “Angler” in the subject line. A prize for best answer will be awarded.

SOUNDINGS: taking the pulse of the Upper Delaware Watershed High gage mark, feet 5/11 5/12 5/13 5/14 5/15 5/16 5/17

4.02 3.95 4.01 4.32 4.22 4.11 4.03

High water temperature °F 5/11 5/12 5/13 5/14 5/15 5/16 5/17

60.44 63.32 60.44 59.54 55.22 54.50 53.60

Actual and avg. precipitation NYC watershed

Reservoir levels May 17, 2016 Cannonsville: 101.2% Pepacton: 99.8% Neversink: 99.9% Total: 99.7% Normal Total: 98% Total in 2015: 98.4%

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month or so ago, I transported a female downy woodpecker to the Pocono Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Center (PWRC) in Stroudsburg, PA after my neighbor found it in her driveway, suffering from what appeared to be a broken wing. The tiny birdâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s feisty spirit kept it strong enough to make the trip and upon intake, its prognosis was deemed to be good.

Fortunately for the wounded bird and for other injured or orphaned wildlife in the Upper Delaware Region, the nonprofit PWRC, which cares for nearly 1,300 animals yearly and accepts animals and birds from all over Northeastern and Eastern Pennsylvania, is available to assist with such problems when they arise. It is licensed by the PA Game Commission, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service and U.S. Department of Agriculture and run by founder and director Kathy Uhler and her husband, Eric, both PA-certified teachers. Live wildlife educational programs using animals that cannot be released to the wild are also offered.

PWRC uses no tax money for its work, which is all done by volunteers.

Spring is especially challenging with the birth of baby animals and birds, their fragile state, and their need for time- and resource-consuming care. As

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Rehabbing regional wildlife a result, PWRC is conducting an online fundraising campaign for the specialized formulas needed for these young animals.

Visit www.poconowildlife.com for more information on this and other items on their wish list.

Should you find a wild animal in need of help, contact PWRC, as some animals can be dangerous or carry diseases. What appears to be a problem may not be at all and can sometimes be resolved without human intervention. Never house or treat wildlife, as licenses are required for doing so. And remember there is no substitute for the care only a mother can provide. Fawns, for example, can appear to have been abandoned, while their mother is actually nearby.

Learn more about the PWRC at its upcoming open house on June 18 and 19, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Donations of artwork, digital photography or other items are needed for its silent auction, and volunteers are always welcome.

Requested donation for admission is $9 for adults, $5 for kids under six. There will be tours of the facility (including native birds, mammals and reptiles), food, live music by Acoustic Kitty Project, bake sale, tricky tray, bird-banding demo and possible a raptor release. For more information call 570/402-0223.

Many other species in need of rehabilitation and care, like these fetching screech owls, were resting in cages at Pocono Wildlife Rehabilitation Center (PWRC) when I visited.

The center depends on donations to fund its work and will hold an open house on June 18 and 19.

TRR photos by Sandy Long

This immature female downy woodpecker was cared for by staff at the PWRC after being found injured in Pike County, PA.

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