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Work planned for four Upper Delaware River bridges

By LAURIE RAMIE

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UNMORE, PA — The pending replacement of the 1904 Pond Eddy Bridge and major rehabilitations for Upper Delaware River crossings in Narrowsburg, Cochecton and Skinners Falls dominated the reports at the New York-Pennsylvania Joint Interstate Bridge Commission’s annual meeting held May 13 at the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) District 4-0 headquarters.

The commission approved an estimated expenditure of $15.5 million to construct a single-lane concrete bridge in Pond Eddy, while noting that this preliminary figure includes a 15% contingency over the base cost and is still under review by both states.

With environmental clearances completed, the Pond Eddy Bridge replacement is now in the final design and permitting phase. The contract is due to be advertised on March 18, 2016.

Construction activity for the 504-foot long, two-span bridge, to be located approximately 55 feet upstream of the current bridge, is expected to begin that summer and continue for two seasons.

Stages of work include constructing a temporary, partial causeway in the river for equipment due to the extremely limited access on the PA side, building the New York abutment and erecting the New York span truss by fall of 2017. Vehicular traffic will be maintained on the existing bridge and boating traffic will be directed to the PA channel.

From winter 2017 to fall 2018, the causeway will be relocated to enable the construction of the PA abutment and span truss, with boating traffic diverted to the New York channel.

Vehicular traffic should be permitted on the new bridge by winter of 2018.

The razing of the current bridge, which was the subject of an unsuccessful marketing effort to relocate it for adaptive re-use, should be complete by fall of 2019.

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The Pond Eddy Bridge will be replaced beginning in 2016.

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Summer begins in the Upper Delaware

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EGION — The River Reporter’s editorial assistant Isabel Braverman and office dog Abby get the scoop on the best ice cream around. Summer in the Upper Delaware River Valley means river excursions, hiking,

festivals, and of course, ice cream. To kick off Memorial Day weekend, go to page 22 for a list of ice cream places. To all of our readers, have a great summer!

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IN BRIEF

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Town of Lumberland’s 2014 Senior of the Year, Sophia Martynec, right, was recognized last June for her selection as Sullivan County Senior of the Year. Supervisor Nadia Rajsz is pictured making last year’s presentation.

Lumberland honors ‘public’

By DAVID HULSE

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LEN SPEY, NY — The Lumberland Town Board posthumously honored a quiet pillar of the community on May 13, with its proclamation for Sophia Martynec.

Sophia Martynec passed away on April 1. She was 67.

Born in Munich, Germany, she immigrated to the U.S. and would serve our country in the Army National Guard for four years. She took her citizenship seriously, involving herself in the community in many volunteer capacities.

She was a regular at often sparsely attended town board meetings, where she never raised her voice, but would often ask insightful questions.

Councilman Joe Carr, who chaired last Wednesday’s meeting in place of vacationing Supervisor Nadia Rajsz, remembered her well. “She came to the meetings all the time. I nicknamed her ‘the public.’ She never missed.

When important things came up, she always spoke up.

She’ll be sorely, sorely missed,” he said.

She was a member of St. Volodymyr’s Ukrainian Catholic Church and also active at St. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Glen Spey. She was a member of the UNWLA (Ukrainian National Women’s League of America).

A member of the Lumberland Fire Department Ladies’ Auxiliary, she also volunteered at the Sunshine Library in Eldred every Thursday, where she also prepared tax returns for senior citizens.

The board earlier approved a transfer of deeds in the Lumberland Cemetery, which legally authorized Martynec’s April burial in her family’s plot.

In unrelated business the board scheduled a public hearing at 7 p.m. on July 8 for a local law to amend the zoning bulk table to make stables a permitted use in all zones; rescheduled a public hearing, because of a recent change of owner, on hazardous rubbish conditions at 255 White Rd.; and unanimously defeated a resolution to hire the town’s engineering firm to make a cost comparison between in-house and contract road paving costs.

Correction In the letter to the editor from David Binkowski in the May 14 issue, Jamie Burns’ rank in the military was incorrect. Burns was a sergeant.

Riverkeeper sues over oil trains

Lawmaker wants earlier PA primary

NEW YORK — Riverkeeper is challenging new U.S. Department of Transportation crude-by-rail standards in federal court, saying that they fail to protect the public and the environment from proven threats.

The clean-water advocacy organization wants better rules to address what they consider an ongoing national safety crisis.

Riverkeeper filed its lawsuit in the 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals in New York City on May 15, a little more than a week after the DOT issued a final tank car and railroad operation rule, which had been the subject of scrutiny and controversy since its proposal in 2014.

The suit closely follows another filed in the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals by a coalition of conservation and citizen groups that includes Earthjustice, Waterkeeper Alliance, ForestEthics and the Sierra Club.

“These seriously flawed standards all but guarantee that there will be more explosive derailments, leaving people and the environment at grave risk,” Riverkeeper president Paul Gallay said. “The shortcomings are numerous, including an inadequate speed limit, unprotective tank car design, and a timeline that would allow these dangerous tank cars 10 more years on the rails. The DOT completely fails to recognize that we’re in the middle of a crisis—we don’t need bureaucratic half measures that are years away from implementation, we need common-sense protections today.”

HARRISBURG, PA — Legislation introduced on May 18 by Rep. Keith J. Greiner would change Pennsylvania’s presidential primary date from the fourth Tuesday of April to the third Tuesday of March, a move that Greiner says would increase the Commonwealth’s relevancy in the race for the White House and, as a result, aim to further stimulate voter participation.

Greiner said. “By moving Pennsylvania’s primary to the third Tuesday of March, my bill would restore the Commonwealth’s relevancy in shaping the direction of our country.”

Pike County primary race for DA MILFORD, PA — The primary race between incumbent Pike County District Attorney Ray Tonkin and challenger Kelly Gaughan is now over (see www.riverreporter.com for vote totals.)

The race was marked by record spending by both candidates. According to the most recent campaign finance records, Gaughan spent more than $142,000 to reach the 15,000 registered Republicans in the county, while Tonkin spent more than $60,000. Last time Tonkin ran he spent only $1,200 for the primary race, and there was not a challenger.

The race had generated more interest than usual because the winner will likely hold the office when the fate of Eric Frein is determined.

Frein is the accused gunman who is charged with shooting and killing a Pennsylvania State Police Trooper and seriously wounding another, starting a seven-week manhunt in October 2014. Tonkin had used Frein’s image in some of his campaign materials prompting criticism from Frein’s attorneys.

The winner of the Republican primary is likely to become the next district attorney.

Ice cream at Narrowsburg School?

NARROWSBURG, NY — Brendan and Kathleen Weiden went before the Tusten Planning Board on Monday, May 19 to submit an application for the redevelopment of the Narrowsburg school building. The Weidens won the bid for the vacant building this past October, and plan to close on it in the beginning of July.

They are in negotiations with a potential tenant, a gourmet ice cream company. There is a public hearing planned for the possible tenant on June 22. They are also working with architect Buck Moorhead on plans for a building renovation, as well as a building addition to house the ice cream company.

Recently, the Weidens also submitted an application to the Sullivan County Industrial Development Agency (IDA). The IDA will vote on it at its next meeting.

Two dead in Cochecton crash COCHECTON, NY — On May 16 at about 4 p.m. the Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office was called to the scene of a motorcycle accident on State Route 97 near County Route 114 in the Town of Cochecton.

Deputies found a 2001 Harley-Davidson that had run off the road and ejected the two riders. The motorcycle failed to negotiate a curve. Gus Kerkoulas, 59, of Hortonville, who was the driver, was pronounced dead at the scene by Sullivan County Coroner Elton Harris.

The passenger, Emmy Curran, 38, was transported to Catskill Regional Medical Center and then later transferred to Westchester Medical Center. Curran died from her injuries the next day. It is not believed that any other vehicle was involved in the accident.

Deputies were assisted at the scene by the Lake Huntington and the Tusten fire departments as well as the Tusten ambulance service and Mobile Medic. Anyone who witnessed the accident or can provide information is encouraged to call the sheriff’s confidential TIPS line at 845/807-0158.

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Marching on Ideal Snacks Protesters demand ‘justice for workers’

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IBERTY, NY — About 150 people from the community and beyond marched on May 18 in support of workers who were laid off two weeks ago from Ideal Snacks. All of the workers were reported to be undocumented immigrants, some of whom had worked for the company for 10 years.

Gonzalo Martinez de Vedia a human trafficking specialist with the Worker Justice Center of New York, based out of Kingston, said the workers were asking for three things. “They want a safe healthy work environment and an end to discrimination for the people who are still working there, and for the ones who were let go, they want a fair severance for the many years of service that they put in with the company.”

The protesters marched from LaPolt Park to Ideal Snacks. The marching route was overseen by police officers from Vil-

lage of Liberty Police, the Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office and the New York State Police. The marchers included Sullivan County Legislator Cora Edwards, Sandy Shaddock of Teamsters Local 447, other Teamsters members, church groups, human rights advocates and others.

Part of Route 52 was closed for the march.

When the marchers arrived in front of the Ideal Snacks building, former employees began to talk about some of the abuses they claim they endured under management at Ideal Snacks, specifically singling out one supervisor.

A woman named Elizabeth said through an interpreter, “We are here today because for many years we have been under pressure and under threat, and we’ve been afraid to speak up, but now we want to talk about the abuses that took place, the discrimination.”

As Elizabeth was telling her story, the horns and alarms on three nearby vehicles began beeping and drowning out

the speaker. A Teamster member said the vehicles belonged to a security detail hired by Ideal. The gathering moved a few yards up the road and the speeches continued.

The response from Ideal Snacks Ideal Snacks issued the following statements after the march: “We respect freedom of speech and the right for people’s voices to be heard. As previously mentioned, we are also saddened by the loss of Ideal Snacks’ family members. That said, we must also be compliant with the law.

After an audit was completed, we asked staff to verify their work authorization documents. All affected staff members were provided the opportunity to re-submit documentation; unfortunately, many did not reply. As a result, we had to terminate their employment.”

As to whether the audit of employee’s

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Protesters gather outside of Ideal Snacks in Liberty to denounce the company for the treatment of workers and former workers at the facility. documentation was triggered by a third party, the statement said, “No third party forced the employment audit.”

Reporting has suggested that Kellogg’s is either a partner or large investor in the company, to which Ideal said, “We are a privately held company and do not discuss partnerships or potential partnerships.”

Will the company replace the estimated 200 that were laid off? The statement said, “Ideal Snacks did not experience any interruption to operations. Ideal Snacks is a strong employer in Sullivan County and plans on remaining that way, and is looking to hire qualified staff.”

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Replacement of the Pond Eddy Bridge, which earned a listing on the National Register of Historic Places due to its Pennsylvania truss design, has been controversial.

The bridge provides the only crossing from New York State Route 97 to approximately 27 land-locked properties in Pond Eddy, PA. The need and price tag for a 40ton capacity bridge cost-shared by both states has been questioned. Its restrictive seven-ton weight limit and the frequency of costly emergency repairs to maintain the timber deck and aging steel members placed it on the capital projects list over two decades ago. Engineering reports have consistently concluded that rehabilitation is not a viable option.

A Pond Eddy Bridge Design Advisory Committee, which met four times between December 2011 and August 2013 recommended to the DOT a curved steel truss design, architectural treatments and color schemes reminiscent of the current aesthetic, with a six-foot sidewalk and railing system that will enhance views of the river.

Rehabilitation Updates The 1954 Narrowsburg, NY-Darbytown, PA Bridge has been reduced to one lane with controlled traffic lights at either end since 2013 after a fall 2012 inspection revealed that 32% of the deck was in a state of advanced deterioration, which led to down-posting the weight limit as an alternative to closing the bridge.

The commission announced that a public meeting will take place this July at a date and location to be determined to provide an update on the status of this projected $13.5 million rehabilitation project.

This action comes in response to a citizen petition drive, which generated hundreds of letters from concerned residents, merchants, commuters and visitors in the Narrowsburg area, as well as correspondence from the Town of Tusten, Upper Delaware Council, Upper Delaware Scenic Byway, and New York State Sen. John J. Bonacic, among others, expressing concern over the wait and negative impacts of any potential bridge closures to accommodate the repair work. The advertising for the contract is planned for October 25, 2016.

PennDOT assistant liaison engineer Susan Williams reported that 15 overnight closures are currently anticipated which would necessitate short-term traffic detours, but that every effort will be made to minimize their duration and timing, with advance notifications provided to the community and emergency responders.

Town of Tusten Councilman Norman Meyer, who said he was in attendance to hear what was in store for the Narrowsburg Bridge, told the DOT officials to expect those work closures to be a primary topic at the July public meeting.

An allocation of $640,000 to cover final design and other preparatory work for the Narrowsburg Bridge was approved for the April 1, 2015 to March 31, 2016 fis-

cal year.

The Interstate Bridge Commission also earmarked $2.5 million in rehabilitation costs for the 1953 Cochecton, NY-Damascus, PA Bridge.

A design was approved in October of 2014 for repairs to the concrete deck and bridge joints. While no specific schedule was offered as yet for the 2016 work, DOT officials said that there will be one lane of traffic open at all times while it proceeds.

The carrying capacity on the singlelane, wooden decked Skinners Falls, NYMilanville, PA Bridge built in 1901 was increased back to four tons after highpriority repairs were completed in spring 2013.

A $400,000 allocation was approved for this fiscal year to subsidize the ongoing preliminary engineering studies and final design for rehabilitation. The contract is due to be advertised on January 5, 2017 and let on February 9, 2017. Project duration is currently unknown.

Looking ahead to 2018 is a major rehabilitation of the 1961 Callicoon, NY-Damascus, PA Bridge, which requires concrete repairs to the piers and abutments.

A consultant is being selected to guide that planning process.

National Park Service Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River management assistant Carla Hahn suggested that New York DOT and PennDOT consider holding a joint public meeting in the Upper Delaware River Valley to discuss the timing of all the pending bridge work to avoid issues with overlapping closures.

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Tusten Ambulance benefits from Pete’s raffle

By FRITZ MAYER

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ARROWSBURG, NY — Nicole Peters of Tusten Volunteer Ambulance, left, Mickey Kenecht of Pete’s Market, Doreen Wyss and Chivani Shukla also of Pete’s Market pose under the market’s new sign.

Wyss won a new coffee maker through a raffle held by the new owners of the market. The raffle raised $335 for the Tusten Volunteer Ambulance Service. The market plans to hold a monthly raffle to benefit various non-profit organizations in the area.

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Arrest in two-year-old murder Husband accused of pushing woman from cliff

By FRITZ MAYER

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HOHOLA FALLS, PA — Pennsylvania State Police have made an arrest in the death of a woman who fell into a ravine at Shohola Falls in March 2013.

The body of Gail Dews of Wayne, NJ, 56, was recovered on March 11, after dozens of firefighters and emergency responders worked for more than eight hours to recover her body from the bottom of a ravine beneath a bridge on Route 6 near Shohola Falls.

On May 14 of this year, Stephen Dews, 56, was arrested and charged with the murder of his late wife Gail. The affidavit of probable cause says that Stephen killed Gail “causing her to plummet from a cliff into a ravine at Shohola Falls.”

Stephen was arrested in Little Falls, NJ and will be extradited to Pennsylvania.

On the morning after the death, Stephen wandered into Mr. B’s Mini Mart near the falls, and the owner told police that he was acting strangely but ultimately called police.

Troopers Michael Mulvey and Edward McCarthy responded, and Stephen told them the couple had been walking the day before, but they fell on the ice and Stephen didn’t know exactly where it happened. Ultimately, he reluctantly agreed to take troopers to the spot where

he last saw his wife a couple of miles from the store.

Mulvey spotted the body at the bottom of the ravine, but the position of the body didn’t match with where Stephen said she had fallen. In an interview at police barracks later, Stephan said he had fallen on the ice and was knocked unconscious and did not know where his wife had gone, but he did not try to get help until the next day.

A waitress at the Dunkin Donuts in Hawley told police she had seen the couple before they went hiking, and Stephen was talking to Gail in a “loud and disrespectful manner.”

Gail was pronounced dead on March 11, 2013 by Pike County Coroner Kevin Stroyan. Dr. Starling-Roney, a forensic pathologist, conducted an autopsy and determined that Gail suffered a fractured hyoid bone, which led Starling-Roney to conclude that he could not rule out that Gail had not suffered from strangulation. He also said Gail had suffered multiple instances of blunt force trauma.

A few days later Gail’s brother, Neil Vanderteem, told a trooper that he believed Gail and Stephen were having marital problems, and that Gail had been talking about leaving Stephen.

After that officers interviewed Gail’s sister Karen Ann Giganti, who told them that Stephen “was very jealous and controlling, and there were times that Gail talked to

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A rope is lowered from a pulley affixed to a fire ladder that is stretched over a ravine that drops 92 feet. Emergency responders work to recover the body of a woman at the bottom in March 2013.

Giganti about leaving Stephen.” She also said Stephen told her that Gail did not die “right away.”

Futher DNA tests showed that blood stains on Stephen’s clothing had contained DNA belonging to both him and Gail.

In August 2014, an autopsy report was issued citing the cause of death as multiple blunt force injuries and the manner of death is listed as homicide.

Also, there were financial implications for Stephen in his wife’s death. Before the death the couple had sold a home, and Gail’s parents had also sold a home. The affidavit of probable cause said, “It is likely that the victim, Gail Dews was in receipt of a large sum of money from the sale of these homes. After the death of Gail Dews, it is likely that her husband, Stephen Dews was the beneficiary of any remaining funds from the sales of the residences.”

Outdoor mural dedicated at Trout Day Casino looms large in Sullivan

By ISABEL BRAVERMAN

Samuelson gives state of county address

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EFFERSONVILLE, NY — Trout Day at the Sullivan West Elementary School has become an annual favorite for the students, teachers and community. The eighth annual Trout Day was celebrated this year on Thursday, May 14, and the Sullivan West faculty and students began the day with the dedication of a large outdoor mural in honor of Sullivan West Friends of Education Pam and the late Val Reinhardt.

The mural is located right in the front of the school, and is a river scene painted on a rock wall. It features blue, green and white paint with little fish attached as well as logs left by a beaver” The studentcreated mural celebrates the beauty and nature of Sullivan County.

Sullivan West Superintendent of Schools Dr. Nancy Hackett was on hand to welcome the students to Trout Day and to present the mural. She talked about the “amazing day ahead,” saying that many Sullivan West graduating seniors always remember this day. She addressed the current students and said, “You’ll remember all the things you’re going to learn today.” She also thanked the many volunteers who were on hand.

During the year, the elementary students have been raising trout from eggs to fingerlings. On Trout Day, they released the fish into the Callicoon Creek at the junction of Route 52 and North

By FRITZ MAYER

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Pam Reinhardt, right, cuts the ribbon for an outdoor mural dedicated in her honor, as Sullivan West Superintendent of Schools Dr. Nancy Hackett looks on at the Sullivan West Elementary School in Jeffersonville, NY. Branch Road in Jeffersonville, where owner Jim Hughson has generously donated the use of the park. The Upper Delaware Chapter of Trout Unlimited and Jeff Bank sponsored the event.

Hackett said the students have been learning about the trout in all areas of the curriculum, “they measured the trout in math, studied them in science and wrote about them in English,” she said.

Volunteers from Trout Unlimited provided advice and assistance over the course of these past few months, and they continued their relationship with students that day by giving fly casting demonstrations, teaching fly-tying, entomology, and the art of wood carving a trout. In addition, the National Park Service hosted stations featuring an enviroscape table and birds of prey.

All in all, it was a fun day for the kids to learn about, and appreciate, our local environment.

proved bonding over the past two years for $12 milONTICELLO, NY lion for repairs, but “Ed— The coming of ward McAndrew, commisthe Adelaar/Monsioner of public works, has treign destination resort indicated that more than and casino was at the top $60 million of highway reof the State of Sullivan construction and repairs TRR photo by Fritz Mayer are currently needed in adCounty address delivCounty legislative dition to more than $60 milered by county chair Scott Sullivan Samuelson on May 15 at chairman Scott Samuelson lion for bridges.” the government center in He said, “It is imperative Monticello. that we begin to formulate a multi-year He said, “Sullivan County stands on the plan to address this critical situation.” precipice of an extraordinary moment in He also touched on the scandal at the time. We have been offered the chance to Sullivan County Division of Family Serrevive the industry that was once the lifevices (DFS) over the winter and the backblood of this county, the region and all of log of applications for the Home Energy New York State for generations.”

Assistance Program and the SupplemenWhile he said the gaming license was tal Nutrition Assistance Program, which essential to the process, it is “ancillary led to the ouster of former DFS Commisdevelopment that we anticipate that will sioner Randy Parker. He said, “Balancing truly make all the difference.” our obligation to provide services to our He noted that the Sullivan County Centruly needy and keeping a vigilant eye ter for Workforce Development and the on preventing fraud, waste and abuse is a Sullivan County Partnership for Ecomonumental challenge, and we cannot let nomic Development are working together up on either front.” on a workforce development plan in anSamuelson concluded the well attended ticipation of the creation of local jobs. speech saying, “Sullivan County’s best Samuelson also touched on some of years are truly ahead of us, as long as we the major challenges facing the county, are willing to put in the time and effort such as the rough conditions of many of necessary to make the most of the opporthe county roads. The legislature has aptunities that have been presented to us.”

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Demonstrating for public education Showing support on Main Street

By FRITZ MAYER

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IBERTY, NY — There are a couple of major divisive issues facing the education system in New York State. One is the Common Core program, which has resulted in increased testing for students, which in turn has an impact on teacher evaluation. The other issue is the push for more charter schools in the state, which are funded with public school money.

The Liberty Faculty Association (LFA) and the union that represents the teachers there wanted to show support for public schools, and organized a rally at LaPolt Park in Liberty on May 15. The event attracted more than 100 teachers, students and parents.

Ebony Jones, a junior at Liberty High School, addressed the Common Core standards in a conversation with The River Reporter. She said, “School is so hard, you don’t even know what you love anymore. All this stuff distracts you from what your goal was when you were little.

It’s just so hard.”

Asked if it was increased Common Core testing that makes it hard, she said, “It’s that, it’s the stress, the pressure; you lose sight of what you used to love, what drives you to go to school every day.”

Maureen Crescitelli, president of LFA, said the rally was about both issues and more. She said, “It’s about public education and keeping the priorities in the districts, and not letting education go into a business mode. It’s about not over-testing

our kids, and it’s about doing what’s best for our children and making sure they have the best possible education.”

There have been many demonstrations regarding education across the state in recent months. Crescitelli said she believes the message is getting through to policymakers. She said, “I think Gov. Andrew Cuomo is seeing that we’re not going to back down, and we really do want what’s best for our kids. It’s grass roots, and people are starting to mobilize, and I think we’re going to change education.”

In a sign of growing opposition to the direction of education in recent years, an estimated 200,000 students in public schools in the state—about 20%—chose to not participate in Common Core tests for grades three through eight, which

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Teachers, students and parents marched down Main Street in Liberty in support of public education. were administered in April.

Tim Hamblin, vice president of LFA, “I think the whole parental push with the opt-out really opened some eyes at the board of regents and with the governor, and I think we’ll have some results.”

Port Jervis school renovations discussed

By ANYA TIKKA

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ORT JERVIS, NY — Thomas M. Bongiovi, superintendent of the Port Jervis City School District, attended the Port Jervis Common Council meeting on May 11 with updates about the projects that were approved in a referendum a year ago. The biggest item was the $3.7 million school renovation project.

Bongiovi explained, “The renovations address safety issues and instructional upgrades. In one way or the other, all the four schools in the district are affected by the renovations.

“We’re updating various class rooms at the high school, including the art, band and chorus rooms, and also the family and consumer science room. They’re all approximately 40 years old and in need of updating.”

The project also included playground updates at the two elementary schools, to bring them up to current safety codes. The upgrades include replacing the surface below the playground with rubber tiles, instead of the current gravel.

“One of the elementary school’s ceiling tiles has to be done, the tiles are falling off. The Anna S. Kuhl Elemen-

tary School and high school ceilings have already been done,” Bongiovi continued.

The high school was built in the ‘60s and the Hamilton Bicentennial Elementary School in the ‘70s. It still needs to have the roof of one of the gyms repaired before it starts leaking. The other roofs in the high school have already been done.

The refrigeration and freezer equipment is replaced throughout the district, because the appliances dating back 40 years keep breaking down and needing constant repair, Bongiovi said.

The high school track is also being replaced by rubberbased material.

Bongiovi said he thinks the district is in good shape financially. “I’d like to think we’ve kept this low. We have kept the tax increase under 2% for the past several years,” Bongiovi added. The projected levy tax increase is 1.2%.

The current proposed budget is $65.6 million, a $1.8 million increase from last year.

“We need two new special education teachers, one teacher for the elementary school, and an additional computer technician,” Bongiovi said.

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Those attending the meeting raised questions, including why the budget is up by $1.8 million.

Part of the answer was that in order to remain compliant with teacher-student ratios, new teachers are hired.

Some services are shared with BOCES in order not to duplicate services.

In other business at the meeting, Mayor Kelly Decker introduced a new program that encourages cooperation between the city residents and police.

“Part of the solution is police and city government work together to eliminate crime. We want all of us to work together be active participants in our city. If you see something, say something. Report suspicious activity,” Decker said.

Decker also said there was a letter from a group of neighbors regarding landlord issues, offering guidance, help and advice dealing with the problems associated with absent landlords especially. Decker added, “The people who sent the letter gave info, and all signed with addresses.”

“This is one step toward dealing with this type of landlord,” Decker concluded. “There are more neighbors than you think that want to be involved.”

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EDITORIAL

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Developments in the GMO labeling wars

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he fight over whether to require the labeling of genetically modified organisms (GMO) in the food supply has moved a step further in the direction of those who favor labeling, but before we get to that, a bit of review.

GMO labeling is already required in 60 countries, but not in the United States, where large companies that produce GMO seeds, such as Monsanto, have spent substantial sums of money to prevent labeling laws from being adopted. The argument is that GMO foods are as safe as their non-GMO counterparts, so there is no need to label.

Many smart people have researched the topic, and some don’t agree with the safety claim. For instance, the national restaurant chain, Chipotle, which this year became the first national chair to offer an entirely nonGMO menu, says more study is needed on the issue. Information on the company’s website says, “The manufacturers of GMO seeds claim that GMOs are widely considered to be safe, but we don’t believe the scientific community has reached a consensus on the long-term implications of widespread GMO cultivation and consumption.”

But even putting aside the safety issue for the time being, there are other reasons people might not want to eat GMO foods. Many people have religious or philosophical reasons for not eating some foods, for instance pork.

Handled properly, pork is as safe as chicken or beef, yet we don’t allow companies to conceal it as an ingredient in a can of soup.

Certainly there could be a great number of people who could have a philosophical or religious objection to consuming food that has been genetically altered in a lab.

Further, there are certainly people who could have philosophical or religious objections to giving material support to companies that promote GMO technologies, and they should have the opportunity to vote with their dollars. They can’t, however, vote with their dollars, if they don’t know which foods contain GMO ingredients.

In any case, awareness of the GMO issue is growing,

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and now the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has created a program in which food producers can apply to the department, and once the product is certified, the product can receive a “USDA Process Verified” label, which explains that the product is made without GMO ingredients. The producer would pay a fee for the testing and certification.

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack sent a letter on May 1 to department employees explaining the creation of the program through the department’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS). He wrote, “Recently, a leading global company asked AMS to help verify that the corn and soybeans it uses in its products are not genetically engineered so that the company could label the products as such. AMS worked with the company to develop testing and verification processes to verify the non-GE claim.”

While it seems that labeling foods that contain GMO would be the more direct and reasonable way to handle the matter, this step by the USDA is welcome, and it reflects the reality that the market for foods without GMO ingredients is getting larger every year.

According to information on the USDA website, sales of food with private labels identifying foods as non-GMO increased 426% from 2010 to 2014. Also, consumer awareness for the term “Genetically Modified Organisms” is increasing: it jumped 12 points to 54% from 2012 to 2013.

Further, purchases of products labeled non-GMO were up 16 points across the general populace, led by Gen X and Millenials at over 60% for the same time period.

After 20 years of eating GMO foods, which are now so entrenched in the food supply that it’s nearly impossible for the average consumer to avoid them, the U.S. public is clearly moving in the direction of demanding non-GMO foods.

Still, Monsanto and other manufacturers have deep pockets, and enormous influence in Washington, DC. This past March, Rep. Mike Pompeo introduced a bill that would override state laws in Vermont, Maine and Connecticut that require labeling.

Part of Pompeo’s bill would allow the USDA to create the certification project, which as mentioned above, the department is moving ahead with. But the other part of his bill would allow the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to come up with a voluntary system of labeling GMO foods. Among labeling supporters, Pompeo’s bill is called Deny Americans Right to Know or DARK. Polls about support for labeling among all U.S. residents vary a bit, ranging from about 66% support in favor of labeling to as high as 95%. For at least six years, a clear majority has favored the idea of labeling. It would be refreshing if, for once, lawmakers in Washington placed the desires of the citizens of the country above those of the deep-pocketed special interests.

QUOTE OF THE WEEK “The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants.”

It’s Over

— Thomas Jefferson

Novick’s important contribution I certainly enjoyed reading the article about Mr. Harold Novick in the March 23 issue of The River Reporter. His articles in The River Reporter were always interesting and informative. However, he left behind a far more lasting legacy than mere fishing columns.

Along with another member of the Upper Delaware Chapter of Trout Unlimited, he was responsible for an important New York State fishing regulation that, for many years, has provided that the following tributaries of the Delaware River: Hoolihan, Pea Brook, Basket, Hankins, East Branch of the Callicoon Creek upstream to Hortonville and the North Branch up to Gosweyler’s Pond, do not open to fishing until the second Saturday in April, rather than April 1. This is to give spawning rainbows in these tributaries precious time to finish their spawning activities. I wonder how many fly fishers today have any idea whom to thank for that regulation being in the rules.

Mr. Novick had read many of the stories I wrote for the newsletter of the Upper Delaware chapter. Apparently he enjoyed them. I was taken by surprise when he told me I might soon be writing for a publication with a far larger audience. Mr. Novick felt that his column had become a chore rather than a pleasure. Therefore, it was time for him to cease writing for The River Reporter. As it has often been the case in my life, luck and good timing were more important than talent.

Clem Fullerton Trophy Club, TX

Too many deer, or too few?

I enjoyed your article “What to do about too many deer;” however, the problem for many hunters is not enough deer (and turkeys) or too few “shooter bucks” that meet the antler restrictions. I own property in Milanville, PA, and live in Livingston Manor (LM) and I can tell you we must have at least 30 deer in several different herds within about a two-mile radius of town in LM, but that is not the case near the state land in the Parksville, Debruce, Lew Beach and Willowemoc areas.

What is the difference? Habitat is the difference; the state land has big tall old woods. Meanwhile near town, there is a good mix of tall old woods down to saplings as well as grass/clover, fields, marsh/swamp, prairie, a farm or two and, of course, fruit trees along the roadways, and bushes and fruit and nut trees near people’s homes. Also, Sullivan County is the only county in which it is legally allowed to feed wildlife, so I don’t think too many people are trekking through three feet of snow to the deep old woods to feed deer in February.

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By Kristin Barron

By Michael Schiff

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have always had a deep sense of appreciation and respect for the members of the volunteer fire service. This has caused me to reflect on the recent devastating brush fire that occurred on the Shawangunk Ridge in Summitville, NY. Several hundred men and women went into the woods and put themselves in harm’s way to protect the lives and property of people whom in many cases they didn’t even know.

In the end, there were no deaths, no homes lost and no serious injuries. An amazing feat given the odds they were up against. They are true heroes.

Two hundred and seventy-nine years ago, Benjamin Franklin founded the first volunteer fire department in Philadelphia. Many other founding fathers of the United States, including George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, John Hancock and Paul Revere, were volunteer firefighters as well. While many of these patriots were famous for their roles as “Minutemen” in the American Revolution, the principles of both services were basically the same; they were simply volunteers who were ready to respond at a moment’s notice, to put their life on the line, in order to protect their fellow citizens.

As a young state trooper, I spent many nights on the desolate back roads of Sullivan County. I took comfort in knowing that no matter where I was,

if I encountered a serious car accident, a medical emergency or a lost child, a call for help would bring the dedicated professionals of the local fire department. More than once I paused with the thought, that it was 3 a.m. and I was about to wake up several firefighters who were safely at home, with their families, probably sleeping. But never in a single case did a firefighter ever complain to me.

Our volunteer firefighters are today’s modern version of “Minutemen.” When the alarm sounds, they respond in minutes and risk their lives for us.

Whether it is a natural or manmade disaster, you can count on them being there. Almost three centuries later, the fire service continues to embody the American spirit of volunteerism and the notion that a community can come together to help itself. I may not have always had a chance to thank the volunteer firefighters who came to assist me over the years.

So let me take this opportunity now to thank each and every one of you for your service and incredible personal sacrifice. You continue to be true American heroes.

[Michael Schiff is the elected sheriff of Sullivan County. He previously served 28 years as a New York State Trooper.]

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not produce mast/nuts grow up in their place, what are the deer, bear and turkeys supposed to feed on in the fall to get ready for winter? The areas that have too many deer should have more doe and if need be buck tags issued, and the areas that have a less dense deer population need to have more restrictions and DEC/game wardens to enforce the restrictions. Lastly, a good controlled burn and creating bedding areas/brush piles opening up some paths through the big woods thus allowing some sunlight through the canopy to the ground will also improve the habitat for wildlife, and fruit and nut trees and berry bushes should be planted.

John JP Pasquale Livingston Manor, NY

Kudos to Patrick Harrison Last fall I stopped at a rural cemetery in upstate New York to check on some ancestral graves. Finding one of them badly tilted, I later called a local funeral home, which arranged with a monument company to straighten and stabilize the stone, a service for which I, as requested, sent a check upon reported completion. A few weeks ago, again being in the area, I bethought myself of the injunction to “trust but verify” and stopped to see the stone. Unfortunately, I found it flat on its face.

Returning home, I called the funeral home and, speaking with their answering service, described my concerns.

A few days later, I had a call from one of the directors. He apologized; he had spoken with the monument company, who advised that the person who had done the work was “no longer with them;” he had traveled to the cemetery, repaired and reset the stone. He believed that the stone would now remain upright but, were there further issues, he would return. When I mentioned that, of course,

it had been a hard winter, he agreed, but noted that it was no excuse. He concluded with the remark that he “need hardly add that there will be no charges.”

What astonishing and rare rectitude in an increasingly tawdry world. Thank you, Mr. Harrison at Rasmussen’s Funeral Home in Narrowsburg, NY. Judith B. Gray Bowdoinham, ME

Why the levy increase in Eldred?

In this Sunday’s Times-Herald Record it was reported that Eldred Central School District’s budget increased .8%, as had also been reported by the district in its newsletter. What the newsletter did not report was that the tax levy has increased by 2.9%, which is the highest increase in Sullivan County. Eldred is also the only district in the county where the increase in the levy was greater than the increase in the overall budget. In an earlier report in the Times-Herald Record, Superintendent Dufour had acknowledged that the district’s level of state aid had decreased, but did not know why.

Upon reading these different reports, I surmise that the tax levy increase is due primarily to the decreased state aid. I inquired about this by email to Mr. Dufour but have not yet received a reply. Given the turnover in the business office at Eldred these past couple of years, I wonder who is responsible for assuring that the students and taxpayers are getting their “fair share?” To not receive our fair share is tantamount to picking the taxpayers’ pockets.

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ur loved ones are dying. This simple statement tells the whole complex and terrifying story of the resurgence of heroin addiction. Here in our Delaware River communities the national epidemic has a local face—everyone has been affected or knows someone affected by the nightmare of heroin addiction.

Statistics on local heroin fatalities are hard to come by.

However, in New York State the percentage of all drugrelated deaths attributed to heroin rose from 13% in 2008 to 25.9% in 2012, as reported at the New York State Senate Democratic Conference forum held in 2013. It’s only risen higher since then.

In response to the growing problem, many communities are holding training classes for the public to learn how to give the antidote drug Naloxone Hydrochloride (brand name Narcan) to reverse an opioid overdose and prevent death. It is the same drug carried on ambulances and used by hospitals and police to save lives. Last month, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo also approved funding to equip school nurses with Narcan.

My husband and I attended a Narcan training course held last month in Hancock, NY, organized by Jessica Bartholomew, assistant director of the crisis unit at the Sullivan County Recovery Center in Monticello (Catholic Charities took over operation of the center on April 1).

Bartholomew, who is a resident of Hancock, recognized the need for local training and contacted Catholic Charities of the Albany Diocese to present the program.

Narcan training is just one of the services offered in the organization’s Project Safe Point, a harm-reduction program. Additional services include syringe exchange and disposal, HIV and Hepatitis C screening, and assistance in locating rehab and treatment programs.

“It isn’t like in ‘Pulp Fiction,’” said Joe Filippone, Project Safe Point program manager, who presented the training. His reference is to the movie’s well-known scene in which the John Travolta character must stab a needle into the Uma Thurman character’s heart to combat an overdose. (This was relieving news to everyone who came to the training.) Instead, the drug is given as a nasal spray.

The overdose rescue kit contains two 2mg/2ml vials of Naloxone that can be delivered intranasally. The drug only works for heroin and other types of opioid drugs such as OxyContin and morphine, and will not cause harm if given to someone not experiencing an opioid overdose.

Narcan interrupts an overdose by bonding to opiate receptors in the brain. It blocks opiates for 30 to 90 minutes and causes withdrawal, after which the effects of the opiate can come back. For this reason it is important to get an overdose victim to emergency medical care or to a hospital.

All I can say is, I hope never to have to use my Narcan kit.

A Narcan training class, sponsored by the Wayne County Heroin Prevention Task Force, will be held Thursday, May 28 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon at the Lava Fire Department, Narrowsburg, NY. Limited to 12 participants, the course will give New York certification and a Narcan kit. PA residents must also complete an online course to be certified in PA. For more information, also check out The Kingfisher Project (thekingfisherproject.com), a community information and radio project at public radio station, WJFF, Jeffersonville, NY, 90.5fm.

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ORGANIZATIONAL NEWS Local choral teacher named quarterfinalist

SOUTH FALLSBURG, NY — The Right Rev. Allen K. Shin, Suffragan Bishop of the Diocese of New York, will preach and celebrate Mass at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 5277 State Rte. 52 on Saturday, May 30 at 11 a.m. The occasion marks the centennial year of the church, founded by the families of some of the very same people who worship there today. Everyone is invited to celebrate 100 years of St. Andrew’s in Sullivan County. A reception will follow the service, welcoming special guests, some of whom are former priests at St. Andrew’s.

The church, which has been described as “in the vernacular style of the early 19 th century” was physically built by the congregation, and that hands-on feeling is still evident today, with members of St. Andrew’s running a twice monthly food pantry for the Town of Fallsburg, and also offering free chamber music concerts. For more information call 845/8073418.

ELDRED, NY — Justin Glocich, the district choral teacher for Eldred Central School District, has been selected as one of 213 quarterfinalists for the Music Educator Award™ presented by The Recording Academy®and the GRAMMY Foundation.

In total, more than 4,500 initial nominations were submitted from all 50 states.

The Music Educator Award was established to recognize current educators (K through college, public and private schools) who have made a significant and lasting contribution to the field of music education and who demonstrate a commitment to the broader cause of maintaining music education in the schools.

Each year, one recipient will be selected from 10 finalists, and will be recognized for his/her remarkable impact on students’ lives. The winner will be flown to attend the GRAMMY Awards ceremony to receive his/her award and receive a $10,000 honorarium. The nine other finalists will each receive a $1,000 honorarium, and the schools of all 10 finalists will receive matching grants.

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A Narrowsburg Bridge update

Zero tolerance for animal abuse Man am I proud to be an Orange County resident. On Thursday, May 7, the Orange County Legislature voted unanimously to pass Rocky’s Law, the toughest animal abuse registry in the country. Under this law, one convicted of animal abuse is pre-

WORLDWIDE — The Ground Beneath Our Hearts, a global spectacle to honor the creativity, dignity and resilience of people living in communities affected by mining and oil and gas development, will launch on May 22 at 9 a.m. eastern time, with the release of a video describing the scope of the event, the people involved and the special places they love.

The video will be released on the website of the event’s primary sponsor, Radical Joy for Hard Times (RJHT, www.RadicalJoyForHardTimes.org), a U.S.-based 501c3 non-profit organization devoted to finding and making beauty in the earth’s wounded places. RJHT, headquartered in nearby Thompson, PA, was founded in 2008 by author Trebbe Johnson.

“People in communities affected by industrial-scale mineral extraction face many of the same challenges, no matter where in the world they live,” said Johnson. “We want to spread the message that the real treasure in these communities is not the natural resources buried deep in the earth, it’s the people who live there and the love they continue to feel for their home place, ‘the ground beneath their hearts.’”

Following its May 22 launch, The Ground Beneath Our Hearts will spend the summer collaborating with partner communities around the world to plan a global day of art and action scheduled for September 12.

Charles Edward Barnier Charles Edward Barnier died Wednesday, May 6, 2015 at his home in Cochecton, NY. He was 71.

Funeral services were held on Wednesday, May 13 at the VanInwegenKenny, Inc. Funeral Home in Monticello.

Memorial contributions can be made to Sullivan County SPCA, P.O. Box 995, Rock Hill, NY 12775.

Beverly B. Brinkman Beverly B. Brinkman of Beach Lake, PA passed away on Monday, May 11, 2015 at Ellen Memorial Health Care Center, Honesdale, PA. She was 91.

Memorial services were held on Sunday, May 17 at the Rasmussen Funeral Home 90 Main St., Narrowsburg, NY. Donations can be made to Welcome Lake Vol. Fire Dept.

Virginia Rose “Ginger” Ferber Virginia Rose “Ginger” Ferber of Beechwoods, Callicoon, NY died Thursday, May 7, 2015 at home. She was 72.

The funeral service was held on May 11, 2015 at the Stewart-Murphy Funeral Home, 34 Upper Main St., Callicoon, NY. Burial will be in the Hortonville Cemetery, Hortonville, NY. Memorial contributions can be made to Hospice of Orange & Sullivan, 800 Stony Brook Ct., Newburgh, NY 12550 or to the charity of one’s choice.

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Free grass kitty litter NARROWSBURG, NY — You can pick up free 10-pound bags of grass-pellet kitty litter at the offices of Damascus Citizens for Sustainability (DCS), located at 25 Main St., on Saturday, May 23 and Sunday, May 24 from 10 a.m to 3 p.m. Participants are asked to fill out an online survey after using the pellets, at www.surveymonkey. com/s/Go-InGreen.

The survey is part of a class project by the New York City PS-10 fifth-grade students of Jane Cyphers, a Damascus, PA second-home owner and DCS member and co-founder. The pellets are produced

by Bob Miller’s Enviro Energy in Unadilla, NY, from meadow grasses growing in fallow fields on area farms, and were put in bags by Cyphers’ students. They have also been found to be effective as mulch.

According to a flyer distributed to promote the project, finding markets for the pellets can help preserve open green space and small-scale farming by allowing profits to be generated by currently unused open land, leaving it with its current vegetation and habitat. Email jane_ skates@yahoo.com for more information.

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To all of the hundreds of concerned citizens in both New York and PA who signed letters to George Roberts, Dist. 4, PennDOT, and those who signed petitions sent to the governors, legislators and commissioners of both states, our voices have been heard and our efforts have generated positive results!

The legitimate concerns about the closing of the Narrowsburg Bridge and the potential dangers to the health, safety and economic welfare of our communities have been seriously addressed.

The May 13, annual meeting of the New York-PA Joint Interstate Bridge Commission announced there will be a public meeting sometime in July to further discuss this $13.5 million rehabilitation project. Look to TRR for date, time and location. There is power in our collective voices.

Iris Helfeld, founding member of the Narrowsburg Bridge Group Narrowsburg, NY

cluded from owning another animal for 15 years. A second conviction earns you a lifetime ban on pet ownership. Oh, and if anyone sells you an animal, they get in trouble, too.

Orange County has proven itself to be smart, tough and fearless. We are a zerotolerance community for animal abuse.

Mike Anagnostakis, the legislator who introduced Rocky’s Law, deserves special credit. He didn’t just flip the newspaper page after reading about Rocky, a dog that was chained up by his owner, outside, for five weeks, over the winter, while the owner went on vacation. When Rocky was found, he was covered in rat bites, emaciated, and suffering from hypothermia.

Rocky was euthanized.

It was too late to save Rocky, but Mike resolved to save future animals from such a horrific and cruel demise. I am immensely grateful for this elected official who is conscious of the horror that some people are capable of, and actually doing something about it. I am also proud of all 21 members of our legislature—every single one voted for Rocky’s Law. Now if we can only get our town court justices to see the light and impose the appropriate penalties earned by those who harm innocents.

Victoria Shade Goshen, NY

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his lovely old house was the home of Joseph G. Gutheil, who owned the Arlington Hotel on Main Street in Narrowsburg. Gutheil built his home next to the hotel. The house was located directly opposite where the Main Street deck is located. History tells us that Mrs. Gutheil loved the view of the river and so asked her husband to please refrain from building anything there so as not to obstruct the view. Thank you, Mrs. Gutheil! The

Arlington is now owned by the Delaware Valley Arts Alliance, and the Gutheil house was removed to make room for our present post office in 1964.

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

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n Sunday, May 17 I took Dolores Manaseri and Dotty Schlegel down to Ringwood, NJ to visit Fr. Bill. As I was driving, I was listening to Dotty tell stories about her early life with Woody and all her dogs, and I got very lost. She would ask me, “Does this look familiar?” “Nope.” “Does this?” “Nope.”

We both started praying.

Turns out, we were going the wrong way on Route 17. Unfortunately, you cannot get off quickly at the next exit and go back, because it’s miles and miles between exits. Two-and-a-half hours later we finally got there, and Fr. Bill had such a smile on his face when we walked it. We spent our time with him out in the garden and had such a nice day.

Fr. Bill asked me to tell everyone that he sends his love and he’s holding his own.

He enjoys getting cards, but he has a hard time reading handwriting. So if you want to send him a card, print clearly. His address is Fr. William Scully, Holy Name Friary, 2 Morris Rd., Ringwood, NJ 07456.

Supervisor Gary Maas would like to thank everyone in the town who came out on the 16th and 17th for town clean-up day. “It was very successful; we got lots of high-quality refuse.” The town collected eight dumpsters full.

Grover Hermann Auxiliary/CRMC would like to thank everyone who helped to make the health fair, children’s fair and craft show such a wonderful event.

Despite the weather everyone had a great time, and the chicken barbeque was outof-this-world excellent. The children enjoyed face painting and games, and a good time was had by all. The 50/50 was won by yours truly, so I donated it back, because it’s for a good cause.

Grand Knight Teddy Laffin of the Knights of Columbus would like to thank everyone who came out and made the German dinner a fun time and a great success. I must say the food was delicious— the pork was so tender. The proceeds will help in giving Knights’ family members scholarships to go to collage.

On Saturday, July 11, Lake Huntington’s Fireman’s Field Day will be held. If you are interested in being a vendor, call 845/932-8444 The Sullivan West Student Council is sponsoring a clothing fundraiser at the high school in Lake Huntington. A dumpster next to the parking circle at the high school until Monday, May 25.

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

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Hearing loss support group

Auction funds church bell tower

HARRIS, NY — A free support group for individuals with hearing loss will be held on Wednesday, June 8, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Catskill Regional Medical Center (CRMC) located at 68 Harris Bushville Rd. The meeting will be held in boardroom A & B on the second floor of the Ambulatory Services Building. The Hearing Loss Support Group is facilitated by Dr. Deborah Lynn, a local audiologist and is supported by the Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA).

The support group provides individuals with the latest information about the impact of hearing loss and the technology options available as well as offers advice, encouragement and education. Additionally, it provides a unique forum for individuals to discuss strategies to manage hearing loss. Registration is not necessary. For more information, contact Stephanie Morse at smorse1@hvc.rr.com Visit www.crmcny.org or call 845/794-3300.

STERLING, PA — The Sterling United Methodist Church is hosting its third auction event to benefit projects at the church. The auction will be held outside of the church hall on June 6, starting at 9 a.m., and will benefit the renovations on the bell tower.

Among the items to be auctioned are a 1989 17foot Bayliner Capri boat with four cylinder 2.3 inboard motor including trailer, antiques, dishes, guns, an organ, doors, lighting fixtures, pedestal sink and more.

The church, located at 567 Sterling Rd., was founded in 1848 in Sterling Township. On the church grounds sits the church hall, which was the former Sterling Grange Hall, municipal building, and at one time the local school.

Special thanks goes out to Dunn & Madden Auction Services, LLC. Call 570/689-9600.

Camp qualifies for matching grants BARRYVILLE, N.Y. — Young Judaea Camp Tel Yehudah, a Barryville-based Jewish children’s overnight camp, is taking part in JCamp180®’s Sustain Your Match challenge campaign, a program of the Harold Grinspoon Foundation (HGF). Over the next three years, Young Judaea Camp Tel Yehudah is eligible to receive a portion of each new gift made by first-time donors in matching funds to encourage the expansion of participating camps’ existing donor databases by stewarding new donors.

As part of the Sustain Your Match Challenge program, gifts from new donors that range between $100 and $2,500 this year will be matched at 10 percent of the value of that gift up to a limit of $250 in matched funds per gift. There is a maximum payout in 2015 of $8,500 from JCamp180® to each camp. The matching percentage goes up by 10 percentage points each year.

The goal of JCamp180® is to engage Jewish camp leaders in best practices, helping them to raise money, improve their facilities and technology and grow attendance. To make a donation to Young Judaea Camp Tel Yehudah, visit https:// telyehudah.wordpress.com.

Property auction for library STARLIGHT, PA — A property located two miles from state game land #299 in Scott Township Wayne County and one mile from Balls Eddy public river access will be auctioned off to benefit the Wayne Library Alliance (WLA) on Sunday, May 24, starting at 12 noon, at 606 Winterdale Rd. The household contents will be auctioned off before and after the property. The contents include antiques, art, furniture, old books and fishing equipment, tools, ladders, and much more.

You can see photos of the house and the contents by visiting www.auctionzip.com/PA-Auctioneers/23828.html online. Scroll down the list of auctions to May 24 for all the details.

To make a tax-deductible donation to the WLA or any of its seven libraries, call 570/253-1220.

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

BUSINESS BRIEFS

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Drivers of Tesla electric vehicles can now charge their cars at these stations at The Settlers Inn.

Tesla chargers at Settlers HAWLEY, PA — The Settlers Inn has joined a rapidly growing network of resorts that provide Tesla destination charging to guests and visitors.

Tesla designs and manufactures premium electric vehicles. This new program provides hotels, resorts and restaurants around the world with charging equipment, and gives Tesla drivers the freedom to charge wherever they want to travel by replicating the charging convenience that owners are accustomed to at home.

The Settlers Inn now has two 80A Tesla Wall Connectors. Guests charge for free, and nonguests can charge for $12. In addition to the completed charging station at The Settlers Inn, in the near future stations will be added at its sister property, Ledges Hotel, as well as the Hawley Silk Mill. All three properties are award-winning for their environmental initiatives. Both The Settlers Inn and Ledges Hotel are members of the Green Lodging Partnership with Delaware Highlands Conservancy.

For more than 35 years, proprietors of The Settlers Inn, the Genzlinger family, have worked diligently to incorporate as many environmentally sound practices into the day-to-day operations of their businesses. Visit www.thesettlersinn.com or call 570-226-2993.

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

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

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

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

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

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The River Reporter’s 20th

Annual

THE BEST BALLOT IS BACK!

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

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

Good Luck to all!

BEST PLACES FOR FOOD & DRINK

2015 READERS’ CHOICE AWARDS

BEST BUSINESSES & SERVICES Auto Service Station _________________

Mortgage Company _________________

Bank __________________________

New Business of the Year ______________

Child Care Provider__________________

Pet Boarding/Pampering ______________

Christmas Tree Farm _________________

Pet Grooming /Groomer ______________

Customer Service

Pharmacy _______________________

Eye Care Center ____________________

Photography Studio _________________

Elder Care Facility __________________

Plumbing & Heating Supply ____________

Emergency Room ___________________

Rehabilitation Services________________

Engaging Facebook Page ______________

Recycle & Transfer Station ______________

BEST PEOPLE Accountant _______________________ Architect ________________________ Auto Mechanic _____________________ Baker/ Specialty Cakes________________ Bank Teller_______________________ Barber _________________________ Bartender _______________________ Builder _________________________ Butcher _________________________ Caterer _________________________ Carpenter _______________________ Car Salesman _____________________ Chef ___________________________ Chiropractor ______________________ Clergy __________________________ Coach __________________________ Custom Cabinetry ___________________ Dentist _________________________ Doctor__________________________ Electrician _______________________ Event Planner _____________________ Excavator ________________________ Friendly Staff _____________________

Green Developer ___________________ High School Athlete _________________ Holisitc Practioner __________________ Interier Decorator __________________ Landscaper_______________________ Lawyer _________________________ Law Enforcement Officer_______________ Local Hero _______________________ Massage Therapist __________________ Medical Specialist ___________________ Painter _________________________ Pediatrician ______________________ Plumber ________________________ Politician ________________________ Postmaster _______________________ Radio Personality ___________________ Real Estate Agent ___________________ Roofer _________________________ Teacher _________________________ Veterinarian _____________________ Waiter/Waitress ____________________ Web Designer _____________________ Yoga Teacher _____________________

Appetizers _______________________

Ice Cream Parlor ___________________

Fitness Center _____________________

Rental Center _____________________

Authentic Meal ____________________

Italian Restaurant __________________

Funeral Home _____________________

Real Estate Office ___________________

Bagels _________________________

Locally-Sourced Menu ________________

Green Business ____________________

Salvage Company___________________

Bakery _________________________

Local Watering Hole _________________

Hair & Nail Salon___________________

Septic Service _____________________

Barbeque________________________

Lunch __________________________

Heating Fuel Company _______________

Spa or Personal Pampering_____________

Beer Selection _____________________

Martinis_________________________

Home & Garden Store ________________

Storage Center ____________________

Breakfast ________________________

Menu __________________________

Hospital/ Medical Facility ______________

Towing Service ____________________

New Restaurant ____________________

Insurance Agency ___________________

Truck Center ______________________

Budget-friendly ____________________

Pasta Dish _______________________

Kid’s Camp _______________________

Tuxedo Rentals ____________________

Buffet __________________________

Pizza __________________________

Kitchen & Bath Store _________________

Veterinarian Clinic __________________

Candy Shop ______________________

Off The Beaten Path _________________

Maternity Unit _____________________

Well Driller ______________________

Cheeseteak Sandwich ________________

Outdoor Dining ____________________

Modular Homes ____________________

Women’s Health Center _______________

Chinese Restaurant __________________

Overall Restaurant __________________

Coffeehouse ______________________

- Delaware County __________________

Deli ___________________________

- Orange County ___________________

Ambulance Squad __________________

- Golf Pro _______________________

Desserts ________________________

- Pike County _____________________

Amusement/ Fun Park ________________

- Musician/Band ___________________

Diner __________________________

- Sullivan County ___________________

Animal Shelter ____________________

- Photographer ____________________

Dinner _________________________

-Wayne County ____________________

Art Gallery _______________________

- Potter _________________________

Dinner Specials ____________________

-Region _________________________

Atmosphere ______________________

Local Products:

Early Bird Specials __________________

Ribs ___________________________

Bed & Breakfast ___________________

- Beer / Spirits ____________________

Family Restaurant __________________

Romantic Restaurant _________________

Bowling Lanes_____________________

- Cheese ________________________

French Fries ______________________

Salad __________________________

Canoe Livery______________________

- Eggs __________________________

Gourmet Restaurant _________________

Sandwiches ______________________

Campground______________________

- Meats _________________________

Grocery Store /Supermarket ____________

Seafood_________________________

Chamber of Commerce________________

- Maple Syrup _____________________

Hamburgers ______________________

Soups __________________________

Chicken BBQ (Volunteer) ______________

- Wine _________________________

Happy Hour ______________________

Steakhouse ______________________

Cider Mill ________________________

Meditation Center __________________

Health Food Store __________________

Vegetarian Food Restaurant ____________

Civic Club or Organization _____________

Movie Theatre _____________________

Home Cooking Restaurant _____________

Wine Selection ____________________

College _________________________

Museum ________________________

Hot Dogs ________________________

Wings __________________________

Community Festival or Street Fair _________

Neighborhood _____________________

Conference Center __________________

Pancake Breakfast __________________

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Dance Studio _____________________

Parade _________________________

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Day Trip ________________________

Penny Social ______________________

Home Décor ______________________

Fair ___________________________

Place to Hold a Prom ________________

Auto Parts Store____________________

Jewelry Store _____________________

Family Night Out ___________________

Places to Play Bingo _________________

Baby/Kids Store ____________________

Knit Shop________________________

Farm Market______________________

Place to Take out of town guests __________

Boat Dealer/Rental __________________

Liquor Store ______________________

Fire Department ___________________

Place to Take the kids ________________

Bookstore _______________________

Locally-made products ________________

Golf Course ______________________

Playhouse Theatre __________________

Botique _________________________

Lumberyard ______________________

Historic Site ______________________

Post Office _______________________

Car Dealership ____________________

Medical Equipment __________________

Horseback Riding ___________________

Private School _____________________

Clothing Store _____________________

Motorcycle Shop ____________________

Hotel __________________________

Radio Station _____________________

Collectibles Store ___________________

Music Store_______________________

Law Office _______________________

Resort __________________________

Consignment Shop __________________

Novelty Shop _____________________

Library _________________________

Shopping Area ____________________

Electronics _______________________

Outdoor Recreational Vehicles ___________

Live Music Venue ___________________

Ski Lodge _______________________

Farm Equipment Retailer ______________

Pet Store ________________________

Local __________________________

Special Area Attraction _______________

Flooring Store _____________________

Place to Buy Art ____________________

- Artist _________________________

Sullivan Renaissance Project ____________

Florist __________________________

Pottery Studio _____________________

- Author ________________________

Wedding Reception Location ____________

Furniture Store ____________________

Speciality Store ____________________

- Celebrity _______________________

Winery _________________________

General Store _____________________

Sporting Goods Shop_________________

- Farm _________________________

Youth Center ______________________

Gift Shop ________________________

Tattoo/Ear Piercing Shop ______________

- Getaway _______________________

Youth Program ____________________

Hardware Store ____________________

Vintage Shop _____________________

Brunch _________________________

BEST PLACES TO SHOP Antique Store _____________________

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PEACE AND JUSTICE FILES

By Skip Mendler Screwdisk files a report

Affordable Elegance

(Screwtape is a very high-level—or perhaps one should say very low-level—executive devil, in charge of the demonic “sales force” in North America. Readers of C.S. Lewis’ classic “The Screwtape Letters” may recognize Screwdisk as Screwtape’s descendant. Here, Screwdisk reports to his “lower-downs.”)

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To: Infernal Board of Directors, HellCorp HQ, 9th Circle, Hades

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Re: Monthly SWOT [strength, weaknesses, opportunities, threats] Report

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: Continued growth in recruitment, sales and harvesting continues in all sectors. Developing circumstances suggest that these trends will not only continue but accelerate.

STRENGTHS: We continue to be well positioned within all sectors of North American society. Our Semantic and Propaganda branches have created a solid foundation of insecurity and fear among the members of the populace, who then attempt to compensate by making louder and more insistent—and more mindless—declarations of their faith and certainty. We have had particular success among certain groups of “believers,” who are now thoroughly convinced that they are being mercilessly persecuted and robbed of their “religious freedom.” Some are even dead certain that their national government is about to invade their provinces and institute martial law. The levels of mistrust, rancor and suspicion that we have manufactured among groups of different races, classes and philosophical viewpoints are unprecedented for a society that has not actually broken down into widespread civil strife.

Hope in the future, which as we noted took a potentially dangerous upswing a few years ago, has been seriously eroded and widely replaced by dread, anger, or resignation.

WEAKNESSES: As usual, I declare we have no “weaknesses” in this market. The very notion is truly absurd. The competition has proved itself laughably incompetent. As I have previously suggested, the board should reconsider the requirement to include this section in the SWOT report, and just make it a “SOT report” instead.

Having said that, I will note that we are continuing to analyze a puzzle: we are not quite sure why the violence we have provoked hasn’t spread further, or been more deadly. Conditions are certainly ripe for riots and disturbances on the scale that we saw in large cities in the 1960s, yet cooler heads keep prevailing. Paradoxically, the measures that we have been using to promote docility may have proved too successful.

OPPORTUNITIES: We truly enjoy a “target-rich environment,”

as the saying goes. Racial tension, economic woes, inequality of all kinds, cross-cultural conflicts, irresolvable moral differences— these all represent greatly promising avenues for us to encourage an ever-increasing tide of hatred, envy, misunderstanding, cruelty, callousness and self-righteousness—all the things upon which we so love to feed.

We must of course extend some begrudging recognition to our opposite numbers in the Eurasian, Middle Eastern and African markets, who have created such delightful chaos and carnage in those regions, and given us so much fertile material to work with and build upon here. We estimate that just one well-planned attack from any foreign group could be turned into massive reactive pogroms within days, and we are continuing to coordinate efforts.

But we have also opened many new fronts on our own. We are quite pleased with the current crop of Republican presidential candidates, for example; thanks to the assiduous work of their handlers, the majority of them are each individually convinced that they and their campaigns have been specially and exclusively blessed by Our Celestial Adversary. We expect great things from them over the next few months, as they try to out-preach each other and push each other to more and more extreme positions.

THREATS: Pope Francis.

Seriously. This one man has already created a great deal of trouble to our plans, and could undo much of what we have accomplished.

Something needs to be done.

Respectfully submitted, Screwdisk

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Landers graduate SYRACUSE, NY — Alex Robert Lander, second from left, son of Richard and Lisa Lander, of Narrowsburg, was awarded a Bachelor of Science degree from Syracuse University’s L.C. Smith College of Engineering at its 161st commencement. At right is his sister Sarah Lander, who has also just graduated, from the Upstate Medical University of SUNY, and who intends to be an orthopedic surgeon. At left is Heather Lander, MD (anesthesiologist), and second from right is Richard Lander (junior mechanical engineering student).

Alex graduated cum laude in mechanical engineering with a minor in electrical

engineering. At Syracuse University he was a member of Pi Tau Sigma, the International Mechanical Engineering Honor Society, The American Society of Mechanical Engineers and Alpha Phi Omega Service Fraternity. He also participated in Syracuse University’s Engineering Ambassador Program mentoring middle school students. Alex completed a senior engineering design project, modifying secondary controls in motor vehicles for handicapped individuals. The Fortune 500 Company, Cognizant Technology Solutions, has hired Alex as an engineering consultant.

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ORGANIZATIONAL NEWS Continued from page 10

Art auction for Calling All Angels

Wayne group supports ‘Move to Amend’

MILFORD, PA — Calling All Angels Mission, a non-profit that runs the Calling All Angels Thrift Shoppe, has begun a plan to expand both its outreach and services. To help finance the project, the mission will hold an art auction on Saturday, May 30 at the Frisky Goat Coffeehouse, 611 Broad St. The auction will begin at 12 noon and go until 3 p.m. There will be a preview time from 10 a.m. to 12 noon.

There have already been several donations of artwork for the auction, which will include one or two pieces painted by the shop’s owner and president of the mission’s board, local artist Lauren Anderson.

Calling All Angels Mission’s purpose is to address, educate, coordinate, and provide aid and relief to eradicate hunger and assist individuals/families in need on a local and global level. The five-phase project is to culminate in the establishment of the Calling All Angels complex.

On the site is planned a two-story multifunctional building (which will house a much larger thrift store space), a dining hall and multi-unit temporary housing to benefit Pike County Hands of Hope.

Other efforts to raise money for phase one include a GoFundMe site (gofund.me/ t75has), items in the thrift shop where sales go directly for the project, direct cash donations (which will be reflected on the GoFundMe site) and a benefit concert which is still in the planning stage.

Visit callingallangelsmission.webs.com.

HONESDALE, PA — Wayne Citizens to Reclaim Democracy, the local affiliate of the national “Move to Amend� coalition, has announced its support for the introduction of a constitutional amendment that would remedy the effects of the Supreme Court’s “Citizens United� decision, which granted corporations the right of free speech under the First Amendment and opened federal election campaigns to the free flow of billions of unrestricted and unreported dollars.

On April 28, Rep. Rick Nolan of Minnesota introduced H.J.Res. 48, also known as the “We the People Amendment.� Pennsylvania Congressman Matthew Cartwright is one of the co-sponsors of the bill. The proposed amendment declares that the rights protected by the Constitution are the rights of natural persons only. Further, any privileges of artificial entities such as corporations should not be construed to be inherent or inalienable, as they are with natural persons. “If this amendment becomes part of our Constitution, it will mean an end to members of Congress spending most of their time begging for money from big corporations rather than doing the people’s work.

What’s not to like about that?� said Kathy Dodge, one of the organizers of Wayne Citizens to Reclaim Democracy.

Wayne Citizens to Reclaim Democracy meets the first Tuesday of every month at 5:15 p.m. at the Wayne County Public Library. For more information, visit www.movetoamend.org/pa-honesdale, or email wayne-pa@movetoamend.org.

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Thank you to all of our veterans PARADES Sunday, May 24 BLOOMINGBURG, NY — Parade starts at 1 p.m. V.F.W. Post #4947 will march in the parade and will perform the cemetery service at the conclusion of the parade.

Monday, May 25 FREMONT CENTER, NY — 131st annual Fremont Center Memorial Day Parade, 9 a.m. The parade route will be through Fremont Center to the baseball field.

Special memorial service at New Veteran’s Park (next to town barn) at 9:30 a.m.

HONESDALE, PA — Parade starts at 10 a.m., down Main Street LIBERTY, NY — On behalf of The Town of Liberty and Cpl. Russell D. Sprague American Legion Post #109, the parade will start at 10:30 a.m. and travel through the business district in the Village of Liberty, proceed down Church Street, and end at the Liberty Veterans Cemetery on Cold Spring Road. At the cemetery, there will be a short service to honor our war heroes.

LIVINGSTON MANOR, NY — Parade starts at 10 a.m. Line up at 9:30 a.m. at the Livingston Manor Central School, 19 School Street.

ROSCOE, NY — Parade starts at 10 a.m. with the memorial ceremony following immediately after at The Roscoe Firehouse.

WURTSBORO, NY — Parade sponsored by the American Legion Post #1266, 1 p.m. Parade will end at the Veterans Park.

The guest speaker is Gary Greenwald. At the conclusion of the service there will be a barbeque at the American Legion, 92 Pine St.

SERVICES Sunday, May 24 TUSTEN, HIGHLAND, LUMBERLAND, NY — VFW Post 6427 will have cemetery ceremonies to honor our deceased veterans at 11 a.m. Lava Cemetery; 11:30 a.m. St. Francis Cemetery; and 12 noon Glen Cove Cemetery. At 2 p.m. Tusten ceremony at the Old Tusten Church.

WOODRIDGE, NY — Memorial services at Veterans Park on Roosevelt Avenue, 4 p.m. If it rains, they will meet in the Village Hall.

HANCOCK, NY — Memorial Day celebration in Hancock. Moment of remembrance at the town square, 12 noon, followed by barbeque, refreshments, live music and old-fashioned games for kids and adults.

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Monday, May 25 BARRYVILLE, NY — American Legion Post #1363 will conduct a memorial service at the Barryville Cemetery, Mail Road, 9:30 a.m.

BETHEL, NY — Services at Town of Bethel Veterans Park, 11 a.m.

ELDRED, NY — American Legion Post #1363 will conduct a memorial service at Eldred Cemetery, Route 55, 9 a.m.

FORESTBURGH, NY — Services will be conducted at the Veterans Triangle, Route 42 South, 9 a.m. Sponsored by the Town of Forestburgh, the American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars.

Refreshments to follow at the pavilion.

Master of ceremonies is Al Etkin.

GLEN SPEY, NY — 9:45 a.m. American Legion Post #1363 will conduct a memorial service at the Lumberland Cemetery, Hollow Road, Glen Spey. 10:00 a.m.

American Legion Post #1363 will conduct a memorial service across from the Town Hall in Glen Spey.

LIBERTY, NY — The Veterans Service Agency will provide a Memorial Day service and wreath laying ceremony at the Sullivan County Veterans Cemetery,

Sunset Lake Road, 1 p.m. Master of ceremonies is John Crotty.

LONG EDDY, NY — The Allan Milk Memorial Post #7276 will have services in Long Eddy Catholic Cemetery, 1 p.m. Luncheon to follow at Long Eddy Firehouse.

MONTICELLO, NY — Services at the County Government Center, 10:30 a.m.

The service is sponsored by the American Legion, and the Veterans of Foreign Wars.

Refreshments to follow at the Monticello Elks Lodge on North Street. All are invited.

Master of ceremonies is Al Etkin.

GRAHAMSVILLE, NY — Flag ceremony at the flag pole, Grahamsville Rural Cemetery, 11 a.m. Flag exchange: George Coombe’s flag will come down and be exchanged for James H. Grey’s flag.

OBERNBURG, NY — Services at St. Mary’s Catholic Church at County Road 95, 4 p.m. Refreshments to follow in Church Hall.

WURTSBORO, NY — V.F.W. Post #4947 Boy Scout breakfast, 7 a.m. at Wurtsboro Community Church. Dedication at Summitville Firehouse at 9 a.m.

YARD SALES DAMASCUS, PA — Yard/Craft/ Merchandise Sale at the Damascus Community Center, 60 Conklin Hill Rd., 9am-3pm Friday, May 22, Saturday, May 23. Inside and out.

HONESDALE, PA — Community yard sale around Central Park on Saturday, May 23, 8 a.m.to1 p.m. Rain or shine. Sponsored by the First Presbyterian Church of Honesdale. Proceeds benefit mission trips.

LIBERTY, NY — Yard-Sale-O-Rama Saturday, May 23 and Sunday May, 24.

SOUTH FALLSBURG, NY — The Sullivan County Dramatic Workshop will hold a yard sale on the Rivoli property, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 23 and 24. Featured are excess costumes, props, fabric, clothing, pictures/frames, books and more. Benefits renovating the Rivoli Theatre’s marquee and blade. 845/434-0209.

MILANVILLE, PA — Three-family yard sale at 840, 841 and 860 River Road (between Skinner’s Falls & Narrowsburg bridges), 8am3pm on May 22, 23 and 24.

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AWLEY, PA — A new custom-designed labyrinth will be unveiled at The Lodge at Woodloch during a workshop series with the Veriditas Organization.

The labyrinth will offer new programming and a serene location for meditation and relaxation in the arms of the forest. Uniquely designed by Katja Marquart, associate dean and head of interior architecture at the University of Wisconsin, the labyrinth features a lotus flower at the entrance and exit, nine circuits and covers a surface area Photo by AKP photography of over 1,589 square feet. The lodge sourced craftsman Mark Bell of Rock Attendees may choose to attend this WHAT: Meditation workshops at the Solid Landscaping of Lake Ariel to lay Lotus Labyrinth workshop (either half day or full day) each stone. Finally, the team hand-seas an introduction to labyrinths.

WHEN: Saturday, May 23, 9 a.m. to lected and sourced paver stones that For a more in-depth experience and 12:30 p.m.; 1:30 to 5 p.m., or both would complement and not detract to walk away with a certification, from the nature-inspired design of the WHERE: The Lodge at Woodloch, attendees may choose to attend the building and grounds.

COST: $50 half-day, $75 full day three-day workshop with Veriditas What is a labyrinth? According to master teacher Jo Ann Mast at the CONTACT: www.thelodgeatwoodloch.

Veriditas: “The labyrinth is a walkcom or 800/WOODLOCH helm. ing meditation, a path of prayer and A half-day workshop with lunch an archetypal blueprint where psyche costs $50. A full day includes both morning and aftermeets spirit. It has only one path that leads from the outnoon workshops and boxed lunch for a cost of $75. The er edge in a circuitous way to the center. There are no morning session, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., is “Seasons of tricks to it and no dead ends. Unlike a maze where you Change: Carrying Our Stories into the Labyrinth.” The lose your way, the labyrinth is a spiritual tool that can afternoon session, from 1:30 to 5 p.m., is “A Path Less help you find your way.”

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IVINGSTON MANOR, NY — A guided tour of “Persistence of Vision,” Weekend of Chamber Music’s (WCM) 22nd annual summer music festival, will take place on Saturday, May 23 from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Catskill Art Society Center.

The Weekend of Chamber Music Festival, which has its home base at the idyllic Eddie Adams Farm in Jeffersonville, has become one of the area’s most venerable cultural institutions. Concerts indoors and out; social gatherings; imaginative talks, open rehearsals and plenty of close connection between audience, musicians and music are all part of the fun, which will take place this year from July 11 to 26. Several of the 11 programs presented TRR file photo by Fritz Mayer during the festival will travel to venues including HonesCaroline Stinson, left, and Andrew Waggoner, artistic co-directors dale, North Branch, Callicoon, Loch Sheldrake and Bethof Weekend of Chamber Music, will provide a sneak peek of this el. Complete festival details and tickets are available at summer’s festival (scheduled for July 11 to 26) at a presentation WCMconcerts.org. at the Catskill Arts Society Center in Livingston Manor, NY on Saturday, May 23.

At this sneak peek event, WCM’s artistic co-directors Andrew Waggoner and Caroline Stinson will demystify and contextualize WHEN: Saturday, May 23 from 3 to pling of film clips and film music will the “Persistence of Vision” music fes5 p.m. tie in to the festival’s title and illustival theme with analysis, discussion WHERE: Catskill Art Society Center, trate the award-winning composer’s and performance. The duo will im48 Main St., Livingston Manor, NY film scores. provise and perform excerpts from COST: Free; reservations highly Seating is limited. Admission is festival music by Gabriel Fauré and recommended free and open to the public, but reserJohn Corigliano, with Waggoner on CONTACT: info@catskillartsociety. vations are strongly recommended. violin and Stinson on cello. A samorg, 845/436-4227.

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SUMMER PASTIMES DuPont Brothers at Harmony Presents HAWLEY, PA — The DuPont Brothers, who’ve been favorably compared to Simon & Garfunkel will be featured by Harmony Presents on Saturday, May 23 at 8 p.m.

“Two brothers are reunited after years Contributed photo of geographical sepa- The DuPont Brothers ration by a resonant collaboration in music. Blending the contemplative winters of the Northeast with the solitary beauty of southwestern desert, the Burlington, VT based indie-folk duo has truly honed in on their kindred songwriting synergy.

Since 2013, Zack and Sam have played over 300 shows throughout the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, Southeast, South and Midwest, covering close to 30,000 miles on the road. They have shared the stage with national acts like Grace Potter and the Nocturnals, Sturgill Simpson, Ben Sollee, Langhorne Slim, Howie Day, Gin Wigmore, Family of the Year, Chris Eldridge and Julian Lage, Chris Thomas King, Johnny Swim, Robbie Fulks and John Murry, to name a few,” says Jill Carletti, managing director of Harmony Presents.

Harmony Presents concerts take place in the historic Boiler Room of the Hawley Silk Mill located on the ground floor at 8 Silk Mill Dr. Cocoon Coffee House caters snacks, coffee, wine and beer onsite prior to the shows and during intermission.

Tickets cost $16 in advance and $20 at the door. They can be purchased in advance online at www.harmonypresents. com or in person by visiting AMSkier Insurance at 209 Main St. during regular business hours and on Saturdays between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. Call 570/588-8077.

Music inspired by painting MILFORD, PA — In a marriage of the musical arts and visual arts, Stephen Ackert will present a slideshow of paintings that inspired composers, while pianist Timur Mustakimov performs Modest Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition and Robert Schumann’s Études Symphoniques on May 23 at 7:30 p.m. at the Milford Theatre, 114 East Catharine St. Pictures at an Exhibition, Mussorgsky’s enthusiastic ode to a showing of Viktor Hartmann’s architectural paintings, is among the most obvious of many pieces of music inspired by the visual arts. Robert Schumann’s 19th-century romantic works, too, were influenced by art as well as by nature. Ackert will show slides of paintings from the period that romanticized nature, including works from the Hudson River School, artists who were inspired by the Delaware River area as well as the Hudson.

Mustakimov has won multiple major awards, from the International Piano Competition in Kiev to the Concerto Competition in New York City.

Contributed photo Ackert is a pianist Timur Mustakimov himself, and the longtime head of the music department at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, DC. Kindred Spirits Arts Programs presents this event in memory of the late Richard L. Snyder, a supporter of the arts and of the entire Milford community. The event is sponsored by the Litzenberger Family Foundation.

Tickets cost $20 at the door, $15 if bought in advance at www.kindredspiritsarts.org or at Books and Prints at Pear Alley (220 Broad St., open Wednesday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., 570/296 4777). Children under 15 will be admitted free.

‘Spring into Summer’ in Jeff JEFFERSONVILLE, NY — JEMS (Jeffersonville Enhances More of Sullivan) Inc. will host a “Spring into Summer” event at the Jeffersonville Main Events Stage & Welcome Center on Main Street on Sunday, May 31, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The outdoor vendor market opens at 9 a.m. and continues until 4 p.m. At 1 p.m. music will be provided by “Nothin New,” John Kavaller and Steve Fleckenstein.

At 2 p.m., the Dirt Diva, Adrianne Picciano, will show and tell about her favorite garden tools. Learn what tools are in the kit of a professional gardener and how to use them efficiently so gardening is fun and rewarding. Picciano also includes a

presentation on attracting bees and butterflies with tools of the garden.

Also featured will be Brad Commeau with an herbalist workshop/demonstration and face painting by Tina for the kids.

Local garden markets will have lots of beautiful plants and supplies for sale.

Please bring your own chairs; no pets allowed.

JEMS, Inc. is a non-profit group of community-minded people of all ages involved in and determined to beautify and rejuvenate Jeffersonville and the surrounding areas.

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Bethel Theatre holds auditions

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BETHEL, NY — Bethel Theatre Works is holding auditions for its 2015 summer production, “Vaudeville in the Catskills Swings into the Sixties!” on May 26 and 27 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. and June 6 and 7 from 1 to 4 p.m. An accompanist will be present only at the May auditions.

“Vaudeville in the Catskills” is a lively theatrical production that celebrates the Borscht Belt by presenting entertainment as it occurred throughout the decades of the Catskills’ rich history. This year’s theme is the 1960s, the end of the Golden Age, when resorts like Grossingers, The Concord and The Nevele, were still thriving and big-name entertainers like Judy Garland, Sammy Davis Jr., and Dean Martin were booked throughout the season.

The theatre seeks performers of all types: comedians, singers, dancers, musical and novelty acts. Those who can portray legendary entertainers from the 1960s are a plus, but not mandatory.

Auditions and performances are at the Sullivan County Museum and Cultural Center, 265 Main St., Hurleyville. Performances are slated for August 28, 29 and 30.

Vaudeville in the Catskills is made possible with funds from the 2015 Arts for Sullivan Decentralization Program, administered by the Delaware Valley Arts Alliance and is sponsored by the Sullivan County Historical Society.

Unitarian potluck BEACH LAKE, PA — The Upper Delaware Unitarian Universalist Fellowship will hold its annual Memorial Day potluck picnic at 11 a.m. on Sunday, May 24 at 110 Fords Rd. near Honesdale. All are welcome. For additional information, call 570/253-2364.

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The Assembly

NACL announces season HIGHLAND LAKE, NY — NACL Theatre, at 110 Highland Lake Rd., has announced its 2015 season. Among the many guest performers this summer will be poet Laura Moran, celebrating her newly published autobiography on Saturday, May 30 and Sunday, May 31 at 7:30 and 3 p.m. respectively; Kevin Augustine in “Lone Wolf Tribe,” in which the God Projekt, alone in a barren paradise, struggles with dementia as he tries to manage his divine office (Friday, September 25 and Saturday, September 26 at 7:30 p.m.); and New York City’s The Assembly, with a presentation of “33 Demon Teeth,” an engaging drama that follows the aging process of a family over the years, eclectically incorporating Japanese Kabuki theatre technique (Saturday, August 29 at 7:30 p.m.). Returning to NACL will be The Slipper Room, featuring intelligent, funny, sexy and visually stimulating nouveau burlesque—a variety show for risk-taking adult audiences (Saturday, July 11, 7:30 p.m.) NACL will also take its Weather Project on the road to the Trout Parade in Livingston Manor on June 13, to Liberty’s Fourth of July Celebration, and to Honesdale’s Central Park on July 25. For a full schedule visit www.nacl.org.

NACL‘s CSArts program, modeled after a farm CSA (Community Supported Agriculture), invites its members to invest in the entire theatre season, which includes a subscription to all performances from May to October and special events. A CSArts subscription costs $150 (single) or $300 (family). Individual tickets, $20; $10 for people under 30. Tickets can be purchased on the website.

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HONESDALE, PA — A contra dance will take place at The Cooperage, 1030 Main St. on Saturday, May 24. Contra dancing is a form of traditional American set dancing. You and your partner dance a series of figures, or steps, with each other and with another couple. The figures are similar to those of old-time square dancing.

Caller Laurie B teaches each dance before it is actually called to the music. Also, first-time dancers will find experienced dancers extremely friendly and helpful. And for all of you experienced contra dancers, rest assured, there is still time for improv and for

the occasional waltz.

Music will be provided by Poison Love.

Members of the band are Dan Brinkerhoff on fiddle, Joanne Wasserman-Brinkerhoff on guitar, Roger Brinkerhoff on bass and mandolin and Thomas Deerheart on percussion.

The suggested donation is $10; children under 15, free. Dress in casual clothing and wear comfortable shoes.

This event is part of an ongoing contra dance series that takes place at The Cooperage Project on the fourth Saturday of each month from now to December. Visit www.thecooperageproject.org or call 570/253-2020.

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

This year’s theme is

“Love.”

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

Where to get the best scoops in the Upper Delaware

By ISABEL BRAVERMAN

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EGION — As summer approaches in the beautiful Upper Delaware River Valley, ice cream shops open their doors and welcome tourists and locals alike to cool off and enjoy this summertime favorite (or all-year-round favorite, no one’s judging). Just in time for Memorial Day weekend, I’ve rounded up some of the best options and outlined them below.

For an old-fashioned ice cream parlor: Riverside Creamery 5 Water St., Port Jervis, NY 845/856-8560 Walk inside the Riverside Creamery and you’ll be transported back in time. The restored 1950s ice cream parlor features a vintage soda fountain and offers a wide array of soft and hard ice cream (Perry’s), brownie and waffle sundaes, shakes, food, and fudge. And don’t forget to try the deep-fried ice cream. Their food includes classic fast food options like hot dogs, chicken tenders, personal pizza and panini. The charming building overlooks the Delaware River and there is outdoor seating available.

For gourmet hard ice cream in interesting flavors: Sticky Fingers Ice Cream 10 Horseshoe Lake Rd., Kauneonga Lake, NY 845/423-1056 Nestled in Kauneonga Lake’s famed Restaurant Row, this small ice cream shop offers a large outdoor seating area with a covered space. Sticky Fingers serves Jane’s Ice Cream out of Kingston, NY, with flavors like salty caramel pretzel and apricot orange blossom. The ice cream is incredibly creamy and flavorful and uses fresh and local (to the Hudson Valley) ingredients. The outdoor seating area overlooks a small waterfall and creek, and is nestled nicely among the hustle and bustle of the neighboring restaurants. It also has a small playground for the kids.

For food, too: Callicoon Creamery 4623 State Rte. 17B, Callicoon, NY 845/887-4480 In addition to 25 flavors of Perry’s hard ice cream, Callicoon Creamery offers a delicious menu of food. The wide array includes hot dogs, the famous veggie panini, wraps, sandwiches and more.

There are also daily specials, so you’re always in for a treat. They also offer soft ice cream and no-sugar, no-fat frozen yogurt. There is a walk-up window and outdoor seating only: a lovely deck with big umbrellas overlooking Callicoon Creek, making it the perfect spot to enjoy on a sunny day.

For frozen custard: Nora’s Luvin’ Spoonful 141 Kirks Rd., Narrowsburg, NY 845/252-3891 Nora’s offers soft-serve frozen custard in chocolate and vanilla. What’s the difference between ice cream and frozen custard? Although similar to ice cream, frozen custard is made with egg yolks in addition to cream and sugar. The yolk imparts a thick and creamy texture to this frozen treat, and you’ll be in for a sweet surprise. Nora’s also offers food, such as hamburgers and hand-cut fries (try them!).

There is outdoor seating only, and the seating area is large and covered.

TRR photo by Alessandra Maria Iavarone

Lottie, an employee of Sticky Fingers in Kauneonga Lake, NY, keeps the sweet coming for local kids.

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Soft serve cones from Nora’s Luvin’ Spoonful in Narrowsburg, NY

For ice cream and community: The Corner

For homemade hard ice cream: Wahoo Ice Cream Shop

577 Rte. 55, Suite #1, Eldred, NY 845/557-3321

169 Galilee Rd., Tyler Hill, PA 570/224-6583

The Corner is an ice cream shoppe, grill and liquor store. It serves Perry’s hard ice cream as well as food ranging from sandwiches to wings. The shop also includes beer, soda, chips and camp firewood. In addition to the yummy offerings, there are also community gatherings and events held there, like a Zumba class or a visit from the Easter bunny for kids. The Corner is always finding ways to support and be involved in the community.

Want some vegetables with your ice cream? Then stop by Wahoo, a small trailer on a country back road for amazing home- and local-ingredient-made ice cream, where you’ll also find locally grown seasonal veggies and fruits for sale, including tomatoes, blueberries, sweet corn and more. There are also hanging baskets and plotted plants for sale, and prepared food such as burgers, fries and pizza. But the real star is the hard ice cream from Yatsonsky Farm in classic flavors like mint chocolate chip and butter pecan.

For go-karts: Carousel Water and Fun Park

For a dollar cone: Gravity Ice Cream

1018 Beach Lake Hwy., Beach Lake, PA 570/729-7532

106 6th St., Honesdale, PA 570/253-0445

If you want some excitement with your milkshake, Carousel Park is the place for you. Inside, the ice cream shop offers soft ice cream as well as food options, like popcorn chicken and onion rings, and an arcade. Outside there is a multitude of fun.

The park features water slides, bumper boats, go-karts and mini-golf. It’s the perfect place for the whole family to spend a day, or if you just want some ice cream after dinner, that’s good, too.

Named after the Gravity Railroad, this walk-up window right off of Honesdale’s Main Street offers soft-serve ice cream and is the home of the dollar cone. They also offer Flavorburst flavoring syrups to add to your ice cream and their famous banana splits. Grab a cone and head next door for a game of bowling at Gravity Alley.

There is outdoor seating only offering a few benches along the sidewalk to sit in and enjoy your ice cream.

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HAWLEY, PA — The weekly Blues, Brews & BBQ event on the deck at Glass—wine. bar. kitchen. at Ledges Hotel, which makes its seasonal debut Memorial Day weekend on Sunday, May 24, from 6 to 9 p.m., when, Norman Taylor and Blue Soul will entertain guests with their unique blend of blues, folk and roots music.

Blues, Brews & BBQ hosts a rotating line-up of live blues music every Sunday through Labor Day on the hotel’s Serenity Deck, overlooking the scenic Wallenpaupack Gorge. It’s a BBQ-style outdoor dining event with samples of local craft brews from a featured local brewery.

Cost is $32.50. Reservations are recommended. A contemporary outdoor heating system at Glass accommodates comfortable seasonal dining. Or, for no cover fee, guests can enjoy music and cocktails on the hotel’s lawn or Stargazer Deck.

Ledges is an historic, National Register-listed boutique Pocono Mountains hotel combining modern style, adaptive design and historical preservation of the O’Connor Glass Factory, which operated at the hotel site during the 1890s. Glass—wine. bar. kitchen. incorporates original architectural elements from the glass factory and nearby Hawley Silk Mill. Call 570/226-1337.

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Kadampa holds Fun Fair GLEN SPEY, NY — The Kadampa World Peace Temple will hold its seventh annual Fun Fair on Saturday, June 6 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 47 Sweeney Rd. Admission and parking are free. The fair will including flea market, local artist vendors and live music. Join in on dance demonstrations and nature walks on 82 acres of natural woodlands. Enjoy fresh food, dessert café and raw juice bar. Explore what has been voted The River Reporter’s “Best Meditation Center” with free guided meditation and temple tours, gift shop and world peace café. There will be a free magic show with Bubbles the Magical Clown, and free health screenings will be held from 12 noon to 2 p.m., provided by public health services. If you’d like to make a weekend of it, onsite accommodation and camping are available. Vendor applications still welcome.

For more information visit www.kadampanewyork/ events/fun-fair or call 845/856-9000.

MILFORD, PA — The Black Bear Film Fest, an annual weekend-long celebration of arts and independent cinema in the heart of Milford, has announced the appointment of Jerry Weinstock and Bill Voelkel to its board of directors. The festival also has a new office at Milford’s Borough Hall.

Weinstock is an award-winning producer and videographer of training films on how to work with individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities. He first became involved as a volunteer for the 2014 festival. A recent newcomer to the area from New York City, Weinstock welcomed the sense of community the experience provided, and sought a more active role in the planning of this year’s festival.

Voelkel, a learning and development specialist for various companies and nonprofits, joined the Black Bear Film Fest last year as a volunteer co-director of the Film Salon. An avid lover of film, he knew he wanted to be involved in the festival since moving to the area two years ago. Voelkel will volunteer again as co-director of the Film Salon this fall.

This year’s Black Bear Film Fest will take place on October 16, 17 and 18. There will be a volunteer meeting at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 6 at the film festival’s main office, located in Milford’s Borough Hall, 109 W. Catharine St. New volunteers are welcome.

Music and barbeque at Neversink Museum CUDDEBACKVILLE, NY — The Neversink Valley Museum presents an evening of great live music and barbeque featuring popular Hudson Valley favorites Annie and Mike Baglione, and Contributed photo special guest Marty (Sanders) Kupersmith of “Jay And Mike and Anne Baglione The Americans” on Saturday, May 30 at the D&H Canal Visitor’s Center, 58 Hoag Rd. (just off Route 209). Admission with barbeque costs $12 for general admission, $10 for museum members; without barbeque the cost is $7 general admission, $5 for museum members. All money raised from this concert benefits the Neversink Valley Museum’s General Operations fund. Barbeque starts at 5:30 p.m.; music begins at 7 p.m.

Kupersmith, a guitarist, is featured on such hits as “This Magic Moment,” “Come a Little Bit Closer” and “She Cried.” He was inducted in the Vocal Group Hall of Fame with his band in 2002.

Mike Baglione is a founding member of the bluegrass bands “Tin Roof,” “Oxford Depot” and the “Jersey Mountain Boys.” One of the finest guitar players in the region, Mike has performed at clubs, coffee houses and on festival stages throughout the Northeast for the past 20 years. Annie Baglione plays guitar, bass, concertina, accordion, performs throughout the Hudson Valley, solo and as part of the band “Breakneck Annie.”

Visit neversinkmuseum.org or call 845/754-8870.

Romping Radishes at The Cooperage HONESDALE, PA — The Cooperage Project will present “Romping Radishes,” a new healthy-living series for kids. The purpose of this series is to help kids think about the importance of maintaining a healthy diet and an active lifestyle. During each workshop, designed for six to 10-year-olds, youngsters will take part in a variety of hands-on and interactive activities that will reinforce the topic at hand.

The first workshop will be held on Saturday, May 23, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. During each workshop, instructors will shine the spotlight on food, farming and healthy living in a general way, looking at the big picture, in part, through the lens of a single food item or food group, (like spinach or leafy greens, cheese or dairy products). The “food of the day” for this first workshop of the series will be carrots.

Call 570/253-2020 to reserve space. The suggested donation is $5; no one turned away. This class is made possible by a grant from The Wayne Memorial Health Foundation and support from the community.

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ROCK HILL, NY — Antique and classic car owners from all over the region will gather at the Rock Hill Firehouse on Sunday, May 31, to show off their beautiful antique and classic cars, trucks, motorcycles and tractors.

The gates will open at 9 a.m. The public is invited.

This car show is the longest running and largest car show in Sullivan County. Enjoying the beautiful cars, good food from the Rock Hill Firefighters, merchandise at the flea market and DJ Joe Urbanski, will combine to make it a special day.

The Catskill Region Antique Automobile Club of America brings together old-car enthusiasts to share all facets of the old-car hobby. Profits from the show will help fund local BOCES scholarship programs and other charitable causes. Visit www.catskillregionaaca.org or call 845/932-8923.

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Blues, Brews & BBQ happens on the deck at Glass—wine. bar. kitchen. (pictured) at Ledges Hotel every Sunday, 6 to 9 p.m., Memorial Day through Labor Day.

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IN MY HUMBLE OPINION

By Jonathan Charles Fox

On the road again

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raditionally, Memorial Day is the official kick-off of the “busy season” here in the Upper Delaware River region, but it seems to me that the onslaught of events, parades, concerts, art shows and the like begins earlier and earlier as folks anxious to open their windows share a desire to get a jump on the good times and make hay while the sun shines. Graduations abound as the proms get underway, and with slight trepidation, I open my email and scour the seemingly endless list of events to attend. Don’t get me wrong—I’m celebrating as well, but I loathe having to pick and choose. While thrilled to be an active member of society, I’m reminded each spring that The River Reporter can be found in a lot of places. Four counties, 60 communities and two states is a lot of ground to cover, and I’m running as fast as I can.

Before traveling too far from home, I decided to stay in Sullivan County and check out the new installation, “Structures” in Narrowsburg at the Delaware Valley Arts Alliance (DVAA, www.artsalliancesite.org), which featured the paintings, drawings and sculpture of Laura Borneman. I was curious as to how Borneman, who has exhibited her work far and wide from Philadelphia to Kalamazoo, chose our neck of the woods. “I discovered this beautiful gallery while attending a friend’s show last year,” she told me during the opening reception, “and knew instantly that I wanted to present my work here.”

As always, an artist’s statement informs the uninformed (I mean me), and I turned to the written word to learn more, since Laura was swarmed by well-wishers anxious to get some face-time with her. “By stacking a variety of modalities,” I read, “I am addressing what I believe to be the absurdities of the human condition, and our urgent search for stability in our everyday pursuits.” OK. All I know is that the mini-structures were pretty cool and the shadows cast on the walls of the gallery caught my eye.

When I asked if that was intentional, Borneman nodded enthusiastically. “Depending on one’s point of view,” she answered, “the wood pieces can be viewed as being built, or falling apart.” Either way, they’re pretty cool and folks can view her work at the Alliance Gallery through June 6.

Meanwhile, upstairs in the Loft Gallery, a retrospective of Riverfest posters is adorning the walls, covering 25 years of artwork that draws admirers from far and wide every summer who participate in the auction that takes place on Main Street. Culled from the collections of locals willing to leave blank space on their walls, the variety of artwork is astounding, and the techniques employed a dizzying array. There were a few contributors on hand, among them Riverfest poster contributor Hank Schneider, who has participated every year since its inception. “The auction gives the artist a chance to see the value of the work,” he said, “and I love to give my time and talent to the DVAA, because they give so much back to the community. It’s a win/win.”

Back on the road, I traveled a bit far afield to attend the Pine Bush UFO Fair in Orange County in time to see aliens, storm troopers and flying saucers float down the street, while thousands lined the parade route, excited to experience a close encounter of their own. I’m still perusing the photos but will post them ASAP to our Facebook page for everyone to enjoy. Amid the out-of-this-world festivities, I heard cries of, “There’s the Wonder Dog!” and

The all-female graduating class at Cobalt Studios, flanked by a couple of friends, pose for a photo-op in front of one of the many large-scale class projects that helped prepare them for life as professional scenic artists.

TRR photos by Jonathan Charles Fox

Shadows cast on the walls of the DVAA’s newest exhibit, “Structures,” are an intentional part of the presentation, according to artist Laura Borneman, while the sculptures themselves can be viewed as “being built, or falling apart.”

Local artist Hank Schneider has been creating Riverfest posters for 25 years. Contributing to the annual fundraising auction is a “win/win,” according to Schneider, who admires how much the DVAA “gives back to the community.”

Even on Mars, folks read The River Reporter and follow the adventures of Dharma the Wonder Dog, who posed for an out-of-this world picture with visiting alien Anna Puleo.

Aliens, storm troopers and flying saucers floated down Main Street in Pine Bush, NY last weekend during the annual fair celebrating all things UFO.

more than one green Martian informed that they read The River Reporter, acknowledging that we reach the outer limits as well.

Making a quick pit-stop at home, I fed the pooch and headed out to a very creative ceremony in Bethel, NY at Cobalt Studios, where the latest graduating class was celebrating the culmination of an intensive two-year program that prepares them to go out into the world of the theatrical scenic artist. Clearly proud of her students, studio founder Rachel Keebler milled about, introduced me to the young adults and chatted with their family members during the pre-ceremony festivities and silent auction of the graduates’ unbelievable (IMHO) largescale projects that they created during their course of

study. “I’m always gratified to see parents support their children,” Keebler said while addressing the crowd, looking around the studio. “Is this artwork?” she asked waving a hand at the stunning pieces adorning the walls.

“They’re class projects,” she said, smiling, before the diplomas were handed out. The all-female graduating class reminisced about their years living together while learning from Keebler and her staff (www.cobaltstudios.net), and all agreed that the experience was one that taught them well and will propel their careers into the future.

By now, they are all on the road again, prepared to start a new life, while I take a nap and ready myself for whatever comes next.

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WHERE AND WHEN Thurs., May 21 Game Night at The Cooperage

Equinunk Historical Society Memorial Day Weekend program

HONESDALE — A night of fun and games at The Cooperage, 6-9pm.

Board, card and brain games provided.

Or bring your own. Donations greatly appreciated. Snacks available for purchase. 570/253-2020.

EQUINUNK — The Equinunk Historical Society presents its Memorial Day Weekend program honoring veteran Amos Hathaway. Followed by the free annual ice cream social.

Opens at 12noon; program at 1pm.

570/224- 6722.

JEMS meeting

Farming with kids

JEFFERSONVILLE — The Jeffersonville Enhances More of Sullivan, Inc. (JEMS) organization meets in the basement of the First Presbyterian Church, 7pm.

JEMS inspires community pride and supports volunteerism among many local youth organizations. 845/482-5354.

CALLICOON CENTER — Kids do some real farm chores at Apple Pond Farm, 10am. Milking goats, feeding chickens, gathering eggs, grooming a horse, etc. Activities vary. No reservations needed. $6/person (children under 3 free). Please note: a minimum of 5 people (or $40) required to hold tour.

845/482-4764.

Memorial Day Event at Steamtown National Historic Site

SCRANTON — Steamtown NHS is planning a “Troops and Trains” event for Memorial Day weekend, on the park grounds to include a “troop train” reenactment excursion to Jessup on Saturday, May 23.

Event included with daily entrance fee; train ride extra, $24/$22/$17.

Milford Farmers Market

MILFORD — Milford Farmers Market at The Grotto, 508 W. Harford St., hosted by non-profit Air Soil Water. Every Sunday 10am-2pm, rain or shine. The market will feature all local, all fresh, nothing industrial. Produce, meats, dairy and more from tri-state farms. Educational and kid friendly.

Wed., May 27 Auditions ‘Vaudeville in the Catskills’

HURLEYVILLE — Vaudeville in the Catskills–Swings into the Sixties at the Sullivan County Museum, 265 Main St. 6-8:30pm. Theme is the 1960s, Catskills Hotel Era. Seeking: comedians, singers, dancers, musical and novelty acts.

Produced by Bethel Theatre Works, Sponsored by the SC Historical Society.

Performances: Aug. 28-30.

Open Electric Jam at The Cooperage Project

Nature watch

HONESDALE — Open Electric Jam Night at The Cooperage, 7-10pm. Come early to sign-up, as the board fills up quickly. BYOB. Donations appreciated.

LIVINGSTON MANOR — Roast pork dinner at the Masonic Lodge, 94 Main St., 4:30-7pm. Adults $10, children $6.

Benefits the Delaware-Sullivan Chapter Order of Eastern Star.

SCRANTON — Steamtown NHS is planning a “Troops and Trains” event for Memorial Day weekend, on the park grounds to include a “troop train” reenactment excursion to Jessup on Saturday, May 23.

Event included with daily entrance fee; train ride extra, $24/$22/$17.

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

Rummage sale

Nature watch

Pancake breakfast

SCRANTON — As a service to local veterans, their families and the community at large, Lackawanna College will host a public seminar on post-traumatic stress disorder, traumatic brain injury and veteran suicide prevention at 7pm in the Theater at Lackawanna College, 501 Vine St. Cost: $3. 570/961-7899.

Order of the Eastern Star meeting

MATAMORAS — All veterans are invited to the meeting of the River Valley Chapter #33 Order of the Eastern Star, 7:30pm.

Roast pork dinner

SWAN LAKE — Ladies Auxiliary holds a rummage sale at the Swan Lake Firehouse, Stanton Corners Rd., 10am-2pm.

May 22 is bag day. 845/292-7554.

Fri., May 22 Chronic Disease Self-Management workshops

KAUNEONGA LAKE — Hudson River HealthCare, in collaboration with the Sullivan County Office for the Aging, offers Healthy Choices, the Chronic Disease Self-Management Program at the Bethel Nutrition Site, 10am-12:30pm. Free 6-week program for adults and caregivers dealing with any ongoing health condition. 845/807-0257.

Farming with kids

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

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

Pike artist at Delaware Water Gap

DELAWARE WATER GAP — Joan Polishook of Hemlock Farms, Pike County is the featured artist at the Dutot Museum in Delaware Water Gap. She opens the 2015 gallery season with her show “Painted Perspectives,” an ensemble of recent paintings. Opening reception 7-9pm. Runs through June 7.

Rummage sale

SWAN LAKE — Bag day at the Ladies Auxiliary rummage sale at the Swan Lake Firehouse, Stanton Corners Rd., 10am-2pm. 845/292-7554.

Sat., May 23 Anglers market

ROSCOE — Anglers market at the Community Hall, 10am-3pm. Many fishingrelated tables. A table is $15 and can be shared. Space is limited. Sponsored by the Roscoe-Rockland Chamber of Commerce. 607/498-5464.

Annual meeting of the Basket Historical Society

LONG EDDY — Annual meeting of the Basket Historical Society at the Basket Historical Society, State Route 97. Officers will be elected at this meeting. All are welcome to attend and to visit the museum from 10:30am-2pm.

Barryville Farmers’ Market

BARRYVILLE — The Barryville Farmers’ Market, presented by the Barryville Greenmarket Foundation, at 3385 Rte. 97, behind River Market, 10am-1pm.

Open every Saturday (rain or shine), through October 31. Farmers, food producers, bakers, artists and artisans. www.BarryvilleFarmersMarket.com.

Memorial Day event at Steamtown National Historic Site

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

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.

Plein air artist field trip

WURTSBORO — The Wurtsboro Art Alliance will host a “plein air” artists’ field trip to the Basha Kill Wetland, 9am-12 noon. This is the first in a series of artists’ field trips hosted by the art alliance on the 4th Saturday of May, June and July.

Free and open to everyone. Email: info@ waagallery.org.

Swan Lake

MILFORD — The Delaware Valley Dance Company presents the ballet “Swan Lake” at the Delaware Valley High School auditorium, two performances at 12noon and 7pm. For ticket information, call The Dance Center at 845/856-3373. www.thedancecenterpj.com.

Used book sale

PINE BUSH — Used book sale at the Pine Bush Library, 227 Maple Ave., 9am3pm. Books 50 cents for soft covers and $1 for hardcovers. Donations also accepted. 845/744-3375.

Vermont-made folk-rock: The DuPont Brothers

HAWLEY — The DuPont Brothers play Harmony Presents in the Silk Mill, 8pm.

The Burlington, VT based indie-folk duo blends the contemplative winters of the Northeast with the solitary beauty of southwestern desert. Tickets: $15-$20. www.silkmillharmony.com.

Work party at Delaware Highlands Conservancy

BETHEL — “Work Party” to clean up the grounds and do some painting and minor repairs to help get ready for the summer, 10am-4pm. RSVP: 845/583-1010.

Sun., May 24 Callicoon Farmers’ Market

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

Gospel Concert

RILEYVILLE — New Appalachia returns to Cold Spring Rileyville Presbyterian Church, 2-4pm.

MOUNTAINDALE — Mountaindale Fire Department annual pancake breakfast at the Mountaindale Firehouse, 7am-12 noon. Pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage potatoes, coffee, tea and orange juice. Adults $7, children 5-12 $4, children under 5 free.

Pancake breakfast

OBERNBURG — Pancake breakfast at St. Mary’s Church Hall, 386 County Rte. 95, 7am-12 noon. Adults $8, children ages 5-12 $5, children under 5 years free.

Pancake breakfast

KAUNEONGA LAKE — Bethel Lions Club pancake breakfast at the Kauneonga Lake Firehouse, 3574 Rte. 55, 7am12 noon. Adults $7, children $5, under 5 free. 845/583-4094.

Play Scrabble

HONESDALE — Play Scrabble from 2:30-5:30pm, at Wayne County Visitors’ Center, 303 Commercial St. Donations to benefit Habit for Humanity.

570/224-6206.

Upper Delaware Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Potluck Picnic HONESDALE — The Upper Delaware Unitarian Universalist Fellowship will hold its annual Memorial Day potluck picnic at 110 Fords Rd., 11am.

All are welcome.

570/253-2364.

Tues., May 26 Auditions ‘Vaudeville in the Catskills’

HURLEYVILLE — Vaudeville in the Catskills Swings into the Sixties at the Sullivan County Museum, 265 Main St. 6-8:30pm.

Theme is the 1960s, Catskills Hotel Era. Seeking: comedians, singers, dancers, musical and novelty acts. Produced by Bethel Theatre Works, Sponsored by the Sullivan County Historical Society.

Per formances: Aug. 28-30.

Veteran suicide prevention, PTSD seminar

Thurs., May 28 Free business seminar

HONESDALE — The Greater Honesdale Partnership, in conjunction with the University of Scranton Small Business Development Center, will host “Assertiveness Training” at Wayne Bank, 717 Main St., 6-8pm. Registration required.

570/253-5492.

Fri., May 29 Chronic Disease Self-Management workshops

KAUNEONGA LAKE — Hudson River HealthCare, in collaboration with the Sullivan County Office for the Aging, offers Healthy Choices, the Chronic Disease Self-Management Program at the Bethel Nutrition Site, from 10am-12:30pm. Free 6-week program for adults and caregivers dealing with any ongoing health condition. 845/807-0257.

Congregation Beth Israel to Host International Jewish Scholar

Nature watch

HONESDALE — Congregation Beth Israel of Honesdale welcomes Rabbi David Ellenson, Ph.D. Rabbi Ellenson will speak at the congregation on Friday night at 7:30pm and at The Cooperage on Saturday night at 7pm. See website congregationbethisraelhonesdale.org for more information.

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

Farming with kids

Opening reception at CAS

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

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

LIVINGSTON MANOR — CAS will host an artist talk at 4pm, followed immediately by a free opening reception from 5-7pm for “Material Being,” an exhibition of artwork by Ed Smith and Joni Wehrli.

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

Shadowland Theatre presents ‘Clybourne Park’

ELLENVILLE — Winner of the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award, this sharp and funny collision of race and real estate is one of the finest plays written in recent years, and a provocative homage to Lorraine Hansberry’s “A Raisin in the Sun.” Thursdays-Saturdays at 8pm, Sat. matinee on May 30 at 2pm, and Sundays at 2pm. Tickets start at $34. 845/647-5511.

ELLENVILLE — Winner of the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award, this sharp and funny collision of race and real estate is one of the finest plays written in recent years, and a provocative homage to Lorraine Hansberry’s “A Raisin in the Sun.” Thursdays-Saturdays at 8pm, Sat. matinee on May 30 at 2pm and Sundays at 2pm. Tickets start at $34. 845/647-5511.

Sat., May 30 Barryville Farmers’ Market

BARRYVILLE — The Barryville Farmers’ Market, presented by the Barryville Greenmarket Foundation, at 3385 Rte. 97, behind River Market, 10am-1pm.

Open every Saturday (rain or shine), through October 31. Farmers, food producers, bakers, artists and artisans. www.BarryvilleFarmersMarket.com.

Master Gardner plant sale

LIBERTY — Sullivan County Master Gardener Annual Plant Sale at the Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County Gerald J. Skoda Extension Education Center, 10am-3pm.

845/292-6180.

Shadowland Theatre presents ‘Clybourne Park’

St. Andrew’s Episcopal celebrates centennial

SOUTH FALLSBURG — Everyone is invited to celebrate 100 years of St. Andrew’s in Sullivan County, 11am. A reception will follow the service, welcoming special guests, some of which are former priests at St. Andrew’s. 845/8073418.

Tall Heights

HAWLEY — Folk band Tall Heights at Harmony Presents in the Silk Mill, 8pm.

With the spring 2015 release of live singles “Spirit Cold” and “Horse to Water,” Tall Heights stays true to their harmony, cello and guitar laden souls, while creating something brand new. Tickets: $16$22.

Comedy Night at Cocoon

HAWLEY — Harmony Presents Comedy Night at Cocoon Coffee House, 8:30pm.

Tickets: $15-$20. www.silkmillharmony. com.

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

Friday, May 22 - Tuesday, June 2

TOMORROWLAND

(PG)

George Clooney

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

Rt. 6 Mall • Rt. 6 • 1199 Palmyra Hwy. • Honesdale, PA 18431 Approx. 11 miles from the Narrowsburg NY/PA Bridge

570-251-FILM (3456) • www.moviesatcinema6.com

CALL FOR: Show Times • Specials • Group Rates

POLTERGEIST (PG-13) • POLTERGEIST 3D (PG-13) TOMORROWLAND (PG) • MAD MAX: FURY ROAD (R) PITCH PERFECT 2 (PG-13) • AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON (PG-13)

NATURE'S GRACE HEALTH FOODS & DELI Natural Foods • Full Line of Supplements & Vitamins Hoagies & Take-Out Lunches (Also Vegetarian) Fresh Juices • Special Diet Products 947 Main Street, Honesdale, PA • 570-253-3469

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

Delaware Valley High School Auditorium

Rtes. 6 & 209, Milford, PA

For ticket info, call

845-856-3373

www.thedancecenterpj.com

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THE RIVER REPORTER

Service Directory Affordable Dentistry DENTURES $499.00 each & up EXTRACTIONS with DENTURES 150.00 each & up CAPS $500.00 & up Call for appointment

SOUTH FALLSBURG DENTAL

5203 Main St., Rt. 42, South Fallsburg, NY H 845-434-1202 \

Air Conditioning Heating • Plumbing • Electrical Air Conditioning

Builder

Equipment & Tool Repair

Prime Wall Covering & Painting

Storage

JMR CONSTRUCTION COMPANY

ELDRED EQUIPMENT SERVICE & SUPPLY

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

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

TED KILLE

Exterminating

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

Custom Homes, Renovations, Additions, Restorations, Roofs, Decks, Siding, Remodeling 570-559-7935 or 877-275-5671 Joseph Riccardi • www.jmrconstructioncompany.com Plumbing, Carpentry, Renovations, Ceramic Tile, Stone Work, Electric & Honey do lists 845-887-4708

BORSDAM’S INC.

Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning

Architect

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

570-253-3788

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

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

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

SONNY'S SERVICE CENTER

Foreign, domestic car and truck repair and complete fuel injection cleaning. 24-hour towing. NYS Inspection.

Complete Diagnostic Check.

907 CR 23, Narrowsburg, NY H \ 845-252-3944 Z U

Blacktopping ESSELMAN PAVING

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

SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS

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

845-252-6626

Construction REEVES MOUNTAIN CONSTRUCTION

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

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

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

Gutters BOB’S SEAMLESS GUTTERS

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

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

Swimming Pools CLEAR-RITE POOLS & SPAS, INC.

Tree Service BLACK OAK TREE SERVICE

845-482-5208

HVAC ENERGYSTARDAVE

Commercial Boilers, Heat Pumps & Controls

SOLAR GEO & WOOD 845-701-3088

Landscaping BRADY STONE & LANDSCAPING LLC

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

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

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

Painter B&L HOME INTERIOR

Brush Hogging

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

Painter

MARSHALL MACHINERY, INC.

GS PLUMBING & HEATING

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

STRAIT LINE ROOFING

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

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

HALLORAN FARM

Blacktopping Lake Huntington, NY • 845-932-7829

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

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

Roofing

CREATIVE EARTH LANDSCAPING

NARROWSBURG ELECTRIC

BUSELLI PLUMBING, HEATING & ELECTRIC

CENTRAL BOILER E-CLASSIC

Outdoor wood furnace CLEANER and GREENER EPA Qualified CALL TODAY!

AMERICAN ELECTRIC, LLC

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

Stoves WOOD & COAL STOVES

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

Electrical

JS ELECTRIC

Plumbing & Heating

PIERPONT HEATING & PLUMBING

Heating

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

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

RILEYVILLE MINI STORAGE

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

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

CATSKILL BRUSH HOG SERVICES

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

KELLAM’S PAINTING

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

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

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

Visit us at www.straitlineroofing.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 ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

KOBERLEIN SEPTIC CLEANING

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

Tree removal, trimming.

Fully Insured, Fair Prices, Free Estimate 845-557-3833

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

GAEBEL’S TREE SERVICE

Free Estimates • 845-482-4965

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

RTS TRUCK CENTER, INC 570-729-7636

Well Drilling PETER A. KESTLER WELL DRILLING

PLUMBERS

ROTO ROOTER Septic Tank Pumping,

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

845-252-6672 • 570-729-7936

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

Solar Energy

Licensed driller serving NY, NJ and PA Since 1967 • “Water when you want it!”

Shohola, PA • 570-559-7596

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Financial security. Expenses paid.

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

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

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

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

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

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

Secretarial Help

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

RADIO SHOW HOST/SALES REP New Catskills internet radio station is hiring several local hosts/sales reps to do a 5 day a week 3 hour shift. Pay is small draw + a large commission for sponsors you bring to the station. Shows will be live at our Barryville NY studios. Please provide your phone contact. along with your background to lc@catskillsradio.com

Financial aid Parents! Having trouble with college funding? Get personal help with financial aid forms for free grants.

Visit www.sourcesforstudents.com or call Paul Anthony Rivers at (914) 358-1700.

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

Help Wanted Summer maintenance/janitorial helper needed at children’s camp in Glen Spey. Applicant must have a valid Driver’s License. For more info call: 845-856-6521 and leave your name and contact information.

It’s easy to place an ad in classifieds.

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

Help Wanted

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

37 Woodslands Drive, Waymart, Pa 18472, 570-488-7130 Class A CDL Drivers: Maybrook, NY Terminal. Home Most Every Night!

100% Paid Medical Benefits For You and Your Family!

Paid Holidays. Paid Floating Holidays.

Paid Sick Days Apply at Call Mike 855-378-4972 drive4yrc.com

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

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

Help Wanted

SALES PERSON – Must have 3+ years of sales!

Experienced in heavy duty trucks & equipment a plus.

Salary & bene¿ts based on experience & results.

Apply @ Arthur Trovei & Sons, Inc., Port Jervis, NY, call 845-856-1142.

HELP WANTED TOWN OF HIGHLAND The Town of Highland is seeking applicants for the position of Part-Time Clerk to the Planning and Zoning Boards. Please send resume or letter of interest to the Town of Highland Town Clerk PO Box 138 Eldred NY 12732 no later than June 2, 2015.

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

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

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

AIRLINE CAREERS begin here Get FAA approved Aviation Maintenance Technician training. Financial aid for qualified students – Housing available. Job placement assistance.

Call AIM 866-296-7093

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Help Wanted

Tuesday, May 26th 1:00PM—5:00PM

The Inn at Woodloch 731 Welcome Lake Rd, Hawley (570) 685-8462 Fill out applicaƟons for Woodloch Pines, The Lodge at Woodloch, Boat House Restaurant and The Market at Woodloch. Meet and interview with managers.

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

NOW HIRING: Prep Cook Housekeepers (Day & Wait Staff/Servers Night shifts avail.)

Server Assistants Lifeguards Host/Hostess Maintenance Dishwashers Golf Maintenance Gardening Massage Therapists Bar & Cocktail Servers Nail Technician Social Activities Staff Hair Stylist Front Desk/Reservations Spa Concierge Retail Assoc./Deli Clerk

Security Guard - Seasonal

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

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Community Yard Sale May 22-24 840,841&860 River Rd. Milanville Pa. 1 ½ miles South Milanville store 4 miles Narrowsburg Bridge Lots of Exceptional Merchandise!

FLEA MARKET Antiques and Collectibles with Horse Tack Duck Harbor Shops 617 Duck Harbor Rd. Turn 3.7 mi N of Rileyville on 191 Look for the Flag / Duck Signs Sat Sun Mon 10-5 Rain or Shine (570) 224-4496 Genco’s Fire House GARAGE SALE Art, Antiques, Tool’s Collectable’s and more Sat 10-3 6586 RT 52 Lake Huntington NY 12752

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VENDORS WANTED Saturday July 11th 2015 Lake Huntington Fire Co

Field Day Saturday July 11th 2015 Call Jeff Nober 845-932-8586

ADVERTISE HERE!

GET RESULTS! 845-252-7414 CALL EXT 35 TODAY!

Help Wanted

The Yard Sale Store NOW open Erie Ave Narrowsburg, NY (across from The River Reporter) Spring, Summer & Fall Please send your e-mail to TheYardSaleStore@AOL.com for hours of operation Get on our e-mail list Give yourself a second hand!

Full Time Benefits include: x Health Insurance x Life Insurance, x 401K, x Paid Time Off x And much more!

ApplicaƟons can be completed in advance at: www.woodloch.com/employment

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

Candidate must be 21 years of age. Some positions require a valid driver’s license. E.O.E. 800-682-4722

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

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

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

EAGLE VALLEY REALTY

6569 State Route 97 • Narrowsburg, NY 12764 • 845-252-3085 Serving the Upper Delaware River Valley Licensed NY & PA, Realtor-MLS Private & Secluded Ranch!! This Home Is Nicely Set On 50+/- Acres. Features Include A Great Room, Brick FP, Den, 2 Bedrooms, 1.5 Baths, Plus A Full Unfinished Basement W/ High Ceilings & A 2 Car Garage. Peace And Tranquility Are What You Will Find On This Large Acreage That Is Mostly Wooded With A Small Pond, Fruit Trees, Some Open Land. Great Hunting, Hiking, With Many Trails To Explore. Priced @ $329,000 MLS#41145

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

RETIRED TEACHER SEEKING FOUR MONTH RENTAL Recently retired teacher from Key West, FL seeking small, private, reasonably priced furnished space River Valley Area, July-Oct. Own a home in Key West and will respect your space as if my own. Need wifi, heat, outdoor space,W/D availability, cable tv. Thanks in advance. La629@ bellsouth.net. 305-294-6501. 305-923-7444

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

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

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sleepybearantiques@gmail.com FOR RENT - HORTONVILLE, NY 3-BR / 1-BA Restored Farmhouse With Country Cottage Charm Hardwood Floors, New Windows, Near Historic Callicoon, Delaware River & Bethel Woods $850/month plus Utilities Good Credit Required Call Jim at 845-807-3603 or 201-951-6484

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Legal Notice T. MCMILO, LLC. Art. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 04/29/15. Office: Sullivan County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, c/o Rudner & Paleudis, LLC445 Hamilton Ave, Suite 1102, White Plains, NY 10601. Purpose: Any lawful purpose Notice of Formation of 1162 Route 17B LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 4/28/15. Office location: Sullivan County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 333 Jericho Turnpike, Ste. 305, Jericho, NY 11753. Purpose: any lawful activity.

Notice of Formation of Brookside Estates SF LLC. Arts of Org. filed with New York Secy of State (SSNY) on 4/22/15. Office location: Sullivan County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 68 Jay St, Ste 420, Brooklyn, NY 11201. Purpose: any lawful activity.

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

Office location: Sullivan County.

SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to The LLC, 942 Valecito Ct., San Luis Obispo,CA 93405. General purpose.

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

THE TOWN OF LUMBERLAND WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10, 2015 AT 7:00 P.M. AT THE TOWN OF

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LUMBERLAND TOWN HALL, 1054 PROCTOR ROAD, GLEN SPEY, NEW YORK, 12737, TO DISCUSS APPROVAL FOR THE ISSUANCE OF AN ORDER FOR REMOVAL OF RUBBISH FROM PROPERTY LOCATED AT 265 WHITE ROAD, GLEN SPEY, NEW YORK, 12737.

By Order of the Town Board Town of Lumberland Virginia V. Horn, Town Clerk May 13, 2015

lyn, NY 1228.

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

Purpose: Any lawful act or activity.

Road Reconstruction at the Sullivan County International Airport will be received by the Department of Purchasing and Central Services, Sullivan County Government Center, 100 North Street, Monticello, New York 12701 until 1:00PM, Friday, June 5, 2015, at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud.

Bids must be submitted sealed, and include on the face of the envelope the name and the address of the bidder, project name, and the words “Sealed Bid”.

The project consists of full depth asphalt pavement reconstruction for the public airport access road (approximately 2,200 lf x 24 Feet wide), including associated curb, drainage and sidewalk improvements, traffic signs, and pavement markings. Add alternate items include additional areas of full depth asphalt pavement reconstruction, 2” asphalt milling and overlay, and a 3.5 permeable asphalt base course.

A Complete set of Bid Documents, Consisting of the Advertisement, General Provisions, Bid, Agreement, Technical Specifications, and Contract Drawings, may be obtained from the Sullivan County Department of Purchasing and Central Services.

All bids must be made on the official bid forms or an exact copy by reproduction thereof and enclosed in a sealed envelope. No bidders may withdraw his bid within forty-five (45) calendar days after the actual date of the bid opening. Each bid must be accompanied by a certified check or bid bond, in the amount of five percent (5%) of the total maximum bid price (combination of base bid or alternate bid plus add-on items) for the contract in the form and subject to the conditions provided in the preparation of proposal.

Copies of the above-described contract documents may be examined at no expense at the Sullivan County Department of Purchasing and Central Service office listed

above Sullivan County reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive any and all informalities, and the right to disregard all nonconforming, non-responsive or conditional bids.

Dated: May 22, 2015

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

Office location: Sullivan County.

SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to: THE LLC 3611 14TH AVENUE, # 603, BROOKLYN, NY 11218. Purpose: any lawful purpose.

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

Office location: Sullivan County.

SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to: THE LLC 3611 14TH AVENUE, # 603, BROOKLYN, NY 11218. Purpose: any lawful purpose.

HHE ENTERPRISES, LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 4/23/2015. Office in Sullivan Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 23 Waverly Ave., Monticello, NY 12701. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

Notice of formation of Fire Mountain Kitchen LLC, filed with the SSNY on April 28, 2015. Office location Sullivan County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against LLC may be served.

SSNY shall mail process to United States Corporation Agents, Inc., 7014 13th Avenue, Suite 202, Brook-

CALLICOON WEIGH STATION & SILOS, LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 04/28/2015.

Office in Sullivan Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 61 Toad Rd., PO Box 25, Callicoon, NY 12723,which is also the principal business location. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

NOTICE OF FORMATION of limited liability company (LLC).

Name: AMPORT LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 3/30/2015.

Office location: Sullivan County.

SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to: THE LLC 66 BROPHY ROAD #151, HURLEYVILLE, NY 12747. Purpose: any lawful purpose.

LEGAL NOTICE 2015 Meeting Schedule for Charter Review Commission The Charter Review Commission will meet on the third Wednesday of the month at 6 p.m., in the Legislative Chambers, Sullivan County Government Center, Monticello, New York. April 15, 2015 May 20, 2015 June 17, 2015 July 15, 2015 August 19, 2015 September 16, 2015 October 21, 2015 November 18, 2015 December 16, 2015 May 13, 2015 Terri Waverla, Secretary Sullivan County Charter Review Commission Notice of Formation of a Limited Liability CompanyThe name of the limited liability company is: Stam Trave LLC Articles of Organization were filed with the New York Secretary of State’s office on :4/27/2015 The County in which the Office is to be located :Sullivan. The New York Secretary of State is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The address to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC is : 75 Evergreen Way C-17 Loch Sheldrake, NY 12759 HALF MOON LAKE HOUSE RETREAT LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 2/27/15. Office location: Sullivan County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to The LLC, 1158 Crystal Lake Rd., Narrowsburg, NY 12764. General purpose.

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

Off. Loc.: Sullivan Co. SSNY desig-

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

Owner: Morry’s Camp Inc. Address: State Route 97 SBL: 23,1-3.2 Application: Special Use Permit Project Description: Site Plan review for an existing Children’s Summer Camp along with the proposed construction of a 14’ x 24’ program barn and a 182’ x 75’ basketball pavilion. Public Hearing Date: Tuesday, June 2, 2015 Time: 7:35 pm Please take note that the Town of Lumberland Planning Board will hold a Public Hearing at 1054 Proctor Road, Glen Spey, NY 12737 pursuant to Section 250-69 of the town law. The file is available for review in the Building Department of Town of Lumberland Municipal Building located at the above address. The public may attend the Hearing or provide written comments. Written comments may be submitted via mail or hand delivered to Lumberland Town Hall at the above address, ATTN: Laurie Terry, Planning Board Clerk.BY ORDER OF Planning Board Chair, Pamela Bucksbee Notice of Formation of a Limited Liability Company The name of the limited liability company is: mom’s car service llc Articles of Organization were filed with the New York Secretary of State’s office on 4/21/2015 The County in which the Office is to be located :Sullivan The New York Secretary of State is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The address to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC is : 3546 Rt 55 Kauneonga Lake NY 12749 LEGAL NOTICE COUNTY OF SULLIVAN For The: Airport Access Road Reconstruction At Sullivan County International Airport Sullivan County, Bethel, New York (B-15-33) Sealed bids for the Airport Access

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LEGAL NOTICE COUNTY OF SULLIVAN Sealed bids for the following will be received by the Director of the Department of Purchasing and Central Services at the Sullivan County Government Center, 100 North Street, Monticello, New York 12701, (845) 807-0515, until 1:00 P.M. on Friday, May 29, 2015 at which time the bids will be publicly opened and read.

1. Rebid Recapping & Mounting Tires (B-15-32) 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 22, 2015 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 5, 2015 at which time the bids will be publicly opened and read.

1. Welfare-To-Work Transportation (B-15-29) 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 22, 2015

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

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

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Hiking the Appalachian Trail

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IVINGSTON MANOR, NY — Joyce Garber of Bethel will present “The Appalachian Trail: An Adventure for All Ages,” on Saturday, May 23 at 5:30 p.m. at Morgan Outdoors, 46 Main St. An alternate title might be, “If you can’t do it all, do what you can!” Now in her 70s and not feeling capable of hiking the whole 2,189 miles, Garber could not get the idea of the Appalachian Trail out of her mind. So she chose a grand compromise.

Over two years, bit by bit, she drove to trail crossings in each of the 14 states the trail passes through, from Georgia to Maine, and hiked as far as she could in a day. She’ll share why these section hikes are so satisfying and describe sections just a short drive from this area.

Find out how to get the most out of your hike on the Appalachian Trail. Learn about several nearby sections to kickoff a first hike on the Appalachian Trail, as well as suggestions for hiking in other states. “Walk, hike, dance, whatever stride you choose, you can do it on the Appalachian Trail,” says Garber. “There are sections just waiting for you.”

This program is geared to adults, but children are welcome. There will be “trail magic” door prizes, refreshments and a special Appalachian Trail log book, so all who have hiked any part of the trail can enter their hike details. To reserve your seat, call 845/439-5507. Visit www.morgan-outdoors.com.

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AWLEY, PA — The Lake Wallenpaupack Watershed Management District and Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau have announced the second annual Cast for Cash fishing contest on Lake Wallenpaupack. The contest runs from May 1 through September 30.

This free contest is designed to promote the work done by the watershed district to protect and improve clean water in Lake Wallenpaupack. Clean water brings the opportunity to have fun, enjoy recreational activities and catch big fish. This summer, the big fish could also bring anglers some big prizes. There are 80 fish of varying sizes and species tagged and released into Lake Wallenpaupack at various locations. Registered participants can win prizes valued from $100 to $5,000. There will also be sweepstakes drawings in June, July and August allowing more chances to win, even for those who don’t fish.

You must be pre-registered to participate. For registration information, official rules and regulations and a list of this year’s prizes visit wallenpaupackwatershed.org/ cast-for-cash.

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ETHEL, NY — The Delaware Highlands Conservancy will hold a new series of guided nature walks this summer at its office in Bethel, led by knowledgeable volunteers on the wooded trail on the conservancy’s Bethel property. Learn about what you see and hear as you spend time enjoying the outdoors and help find and identify the plants and wildlife on the property.

Walks will be held on May 31, June 14, June 28, July 12, July 26 and August 16. Advance registration is not required, and walks will be held rain or shine. They will depart at 1 p.m. each day. Meet at the office, 120 Segar Rosenburg Rd. Kids must remain accompanied by an adult at all times. The Delaware Highlands Conservancy works with landowners and communities to protect the healthy lands, clean waters. Wildlife and sustainable economies of the Upper Delaware River region. The woodland trail was developed with support from an Environmental Initiatives grant from Sullivan Renaissance.

Visit www.DelawareHighlands.org or call 570/226-3164 or 845/583-1010.

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These are full-size machines designed to be ridden only by adults age 18 and older. For your safety: always wear a helmet and other protective clothing. Never carry passengers or engage in stunt driving. Polaris recommends that all ATV riders take a training course. For safety and training information, see your dealer or call Polaris at 1-800-328-9975.

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

Coverage in Pennsylvania as well as New York preferred.

Could be a column format: use your imagination and let us know your ideas.

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

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Enter your three wishes for a chance to win a $20 gift card to Three Wishes Restaurant, Rt. 652, Beach Lake, Pa. E-mail your answers to Eileen@riverreporter.com, or call 845-252-7414 x 35.

Winner will be chosen randomly from all entries. Good Luck!

Kubota

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Demo Days June 5th and 6th

AKE ARIEL, PA — Join Lacawac Sanctuary and the Northeast Pennsylvania Audubon Society’s naturalists for a morning of bird watching (and listening) followed a royal breakfast on Saturday, May 23 from 8 to 11 a.m.

Breakfast will be in the historic Watres Lodge dining room. This national historic landmark was originally built in 1903 by William Connell for himself and his hunting friends. Today, this lodge is used by higher-education science research classes and professors to study everything from seasonal changes to the diversity of the plants and animals living on the 550 acre nature preserve.

The sanctuary’s partners from the NEPA chapter of the Audubon Society will lead small groups onto the trails of the preserve looking and listening for a diverse population of avian species. Our observations will be recorded on eBirds, an online citizen science database used by scientists and researchers. Bring binoculars and field guides, if you have them. Wear sturdy, comfortable shoes and water bottles are suggested. After the survey, participants will meet in the lodge for a rewarding breakfast cooked by volunteers.

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be made with Lacawac Sanctuary by calling 570/689-9494 or emailing info@ Lacawac.org. Include your name, email address and how many seats to reserve.

Lacawac Sanctuary is a natural wetland in near-pristine condition and a rich, second-growth forest canopy. The members’ rate for this event is $10 per person.

For more information about other programs and events, visit www.lacawac. org or www.nepaaudubon.org. A visit to Lacawac Sanctuary proves what natural magic protected lands possess.

Milford Farmers Market opens

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ILFORD, PA — Starting on May 24, and every Sunday until September 27, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the environmental non-profit Air Soil Water will host the Milford Farmers Market. This year it will be held at The Grotto, 508 Harford St. The new location provides excellent exposure on a heavily traveled U.S. Route 6, a principal route heading into town for locals and driving through town for vacationers and folks getting away for the weekend.

The market will have about 20 local vendors from the tri-state area, live music

and educational programs.

The market continues and accents a tradition of great local food in the Milford area with innovative chefs and pioneers in the local food movement. The market has a specific goal of keeping local food and sustainable agriculture in the forefront of public consciousness. The market drives home the point that people can ask for better food, better health, a better local economy and a more responsible use of land and resources.

Visit airsoilwater.org and facebook. com/farmersmarketmilfordpa.

SOUNDINGS: taking the pulse of the Upper Delaware Watershed High gage mark, feet 5/13 5/14 5/15 5/16 5/17 5/18 5/19

3.13 3.13 3.11 3.22 3.79 3.53 3.48

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Actual and avg. precipitation NYC watershed

Reservoir levels May 18, 2015 Cannonsville: 96.4% Pepacton: 98% Neversink: 98.7% Total: 97.8% Normal Total: 98.1% Total in 2013: 99.3%

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Helping wildlife: upcoming opportunities

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ne of spring’s many delights is the arrival of wildlife babies.

Their survival is sometimes put to the test, as happened to seven red fox kits found in a Walmart parking lot in Trexlertown, PA. Fortunately, they were rescued by the Pocono Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Center (PWRC), which has cared for tens of thousands of injured and orphaned animals since its founding in 1983.

Directors of the non-profit organization, Kathy and Eric Uhler and a dedicated group of volunteers strive to rehabilitate and release healthy animals back to the wild, while also providing education to the public and promoting community health and safety. The facility takes in more than 1,000 animals annually.

PWRC is based in Stroudsburg, PA and licensed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the Pennsylvania Game Commission and the U.S. Department of Agriculture. As one of very few resources available, it serves Monroe, Lehigh, Northampton, Wayne, Pike and Luzerne counties.

After leasing property from the Nature Conservancy for the past 12 years, PWRC is attempting to purchase and renovate the property to establish a permanent home for the injured and abandoned wildlife of Northeast Pennsylvania and to continue to serve all of us who share our

TRR photos by Sandy Long

Maxima is a great horned owl who lives at the PWRC. Blinded in one eye, Maxima can no longer survive in the wild, but serves instead as a wildlife education ambassador.

This porcupine greeted the crowd at the Hawley Earth Fest held several weeks ago in Hawley, PA. Snakes, a skunk and other animals cared for by PWRC were also in attendance. lives with those wildlife. A crowd-funding campaign will be wrapping up soon, so www.youcaring.com/nonprofits/ visit raise-the-roof-for-wildlife/270275 to learn more and to lend your support.

In addition to seeking volunteers, PWRC posts a list of other needs on its website.

One of the greatest is for specialized baby formulas for the fawns, bear cubs, rabbits, raccoons, opossums, foxes and squirrels in their care. Visit the website at www.poconowildlife.com to see how

Einstein, an albino crow, is described as extremely intelligent by PWRC director Kathy Uhler. Here he closely inspects a chunk of granola before sampling it. you can buy formula as a gift for PWRC, which goes through a dozen 20-pound tubs yearly.

To learn more about this outstanding and important facility and the special folks who run it, plan to attend their upcoming annual open house on June 10, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be tours

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of the facility, live music by Acoustic Kitty Project, a bake sale, refreshments and items such as T-shirts, hats, kites and more on sale to benefit PWRC. Admission costs $9 for adults and $5 for children ages 12 and under. Volunteers are needed before and during the event; sponsors are welcome; and donations are being sought for the silent auction and tricky tray.

Contact the Uhlers at 570/402-0223 or email pocowild@ptd.net for more information.