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Does Port Jervis need more than 2%? By ANYA TIKKA

have seen the careful budgeting of resources by department heads in committee meetings.” Hendry and Trovei see cost cutting as the only way forward, and suggested two solutions: to contract out city garbage removal, and to introduce a charge to attend events. Decker countered with, “I agree that additional cost savings ideas are being looked at but I warn the public, as I did with our councilwomen who choose not to listen, that we must be careful not to be ‘penny wise and pound foolish.’” He said he thought the two major ideas suggested by Hendry and Trovei would mean several Department of Public Works (DPW) employees losing their jobs. He added, “I am sure that an independent sanitation firm will give the city a good introductory rate for the first three years but then could easily increase the rates and possibly make it cost prohibitive.” He also stated about events, “I agree in a fee, but to charge for all services would be cost prohibitive to organizations. It will force the events to go to a community that will allow them to hold them for a nominal fee or no fee. The money that would have been spent here by the participants, visitors and vendors then go elsewhere and our sales tax share goes away.” He also warned that if the services in the city are being cut as they were in Newburgh in 1952, it will descend into disrepair. To pass the measure, five council members need to vote “yes.” Three have already committed to a “no” vote. A public hearing will be held June 13.

ORT JERVIS, NY — There was disagreement at the May 23 Port Jervis Common Council meeting when two newly elected council members, Sarah Hendry and Kristin Trovei, voiced their opposition to any possible tax increase above the state cap of 2%. Hendry read out loud a prepared statement, after which Councilman Stan Siegel declared he, too, opposes going above the limit. Mayor Kelly Decker seemed taken aback by the declaration, and stated the increase was in the best interest of the city that is in dire financial straits. A public hearing regarding the proposed law is set for June 13 at 7 p.m., and both Hendry and Decker urged city residents to contact their ward representatives about the matter. Decker had written in a Facebook post, “Our citizens deserve much more than the power of nine [council members]. As the Mayor it is my task to lead the city into prosperity and to make it grow while the nine council members vote, in what should be in the best interest of our community in making it successful and flourish. It will never be a harmonious task but it is one that should work in unity and compromise as others can dilute its success with innuendos and gossip.” Hendry read from the prepared statement, “A few months ago this council voted down the law to exceed the 2% tax cap citing a hope that a more focused and concerted effort to reduce costs would make it unnecessary. We

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After more than a decade of planning, the Liberty Skate Park held a grand opening on May 28. Christopher Castro takes to the air trying out some new skateboard tricks as he joined with scores of others finally able to enjoy their efforts in making the Shawn Sochinski Memorial Skate Park a reality in Liberty, NY.

Liberty Skate Park opens By FRITZ MAYER

IBERTY, NY — Children of all ages turned out to the grand opening of the Liberty Skate Park on May 28, at the intersection of Grant Street and Darbee Lane in the Village of Liberty.

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Fundraising for the facility had been ongoing for more than a decade. The project was originally spearheaded by a group called Teamskate, which was a youth development project of the Liberty Community Development Corporation (LCDC.) Others involved in the project included the Gerry FoundaContinued on page 3

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Torah Center receives tax exemption Former home of Daytop Village By FRITZ MAYER

HITE LAKE, NY — An organization called YGS Torah Center, which now owns the facility on Route 55 in Swan Lake that was the former home of the drug treatment center Daytop Village, was the subject of a resolution at the Bethel town meeting on May 25. According to property records, YGS owns five parcels in the town that are assessed at more than $6 million. Bethel Supervisor Dan Sturm said that when Daytop was operating at the location in question it was a taxexempt organization. The property was bought by YGS, which paid taxes on the property in 2015. YGS went to court to gain a tax exemption on the property, and Sturm read a letter to the board prepared by town attorney Rob McEwan, which said in part, “It appears that the petitioner is likely to prevail in its position that it qualifies for tax exempt status.” McEwan recommended that the board agree to a settlement that would include granting the tax exemption, but would not require the board to refund the 2015 payment. Sturm also urged the board to settle noting that, “Litigation could cost $15,000 to $20,000,” and that YGS makes a yearly donation to the town of $6,500. Councilwoman Dawn Ryder said she spent a lot of time researching the issue, and said the laws pertaining to this matter say that if a portion of a property is used for non-religious purposes, that portion could be taxed. She said that when she discussed the matter with McEwan, he agreed that one of the parcels might be taxable under the law in question; but as a practical matter, in precedents, the courts have sided with the tax-exempt organization and not with municipalities. Ryder said, “I found that there is a lot wrong with our laws and our procedures for all of this.” She said McEwan has said he did not “want to waste the town’s money.” Jonathan Hyman, a land-use consultant, questioned whether accepting the deal was really in the best interest of the town. He said, “If it’s only going to be $15,000 or $20,000 to litigate this thing, maybe you ought to get it on, and put the people in the room, who have been faceless as the LLC that owns this school or Yeshiva…. ” He argued that that would get a result that would be higher than the yearly donation being made. He said, “Drive a hard bargain; don’t roll over.” Sturm said “I don’t consider it rolling over; I consider it that we have a financial obligation to protect all the taxpayers, and we have an attorney who is very good at these real property tax cases, saying we’re not going to win.” Former councilwoman Denise Frangipane said she agreed with Sturm’s position for this particular case, but she said, “I think it’s time to take this conversation to a different level, and I feel that if the towns don’t start pushing back on the state of New York, this will never change.” Lillian Hendrickson said she agreed with Ryder, Frangipane and Hyman that the “Town of Bethel has to stand up to try and do something, because more and more nonprofits are coming to Sullivan County,” although she said she would support the settlement. Dawn Ryder voted against the settlement and the four others on the board voted in favor.

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IN BRIEF Verizon workers return to work NEW YORK, NY — Some 40,000 Verizon workers were set to return to their jobs on June 1, after settling a strike that began in mid-April. The settlement includes a nearly 11% wage increase over four years, and also 1,300 new jobs in East Coast call centers. “The addition of good new jobs at Verizon is a huge win not just for striking workers, but for our communities and the country as a whole. This contract is a victory for working families across the country and an affirmation of the power of working people,” said Chris Shelton, president of the Communications Workers of America, one of two striking unions. But the settlement also allows Verizon to make changes to the health coverage of workers, a move that will save the company money. Union members must still ratify the deal, which several analysts said was a good one for the employees. “This was the major issue for my members: protecting American jobs and keeping them here at home,” said Local 827 business manager Robert Speer, who represents International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, the other striking union, in New Jersey. “This agreement makes a lot of progress in reversing the outsourcing trend.”

Trails open in Port Jervis park PORT JERVIS, NY — About seven miles of trails have been opened to mountain bikers in previously closed-off acreage in Elks-Brox Memorial Park in Port Jervis near the watershed and reservoir, making the area a haven for mountain bikers this summer. For those who prefer to stay on the roads, there are several tours on the calendar over the next few months. “Orange County is a destination for every level of bicyclist,” said Orange County Tourism Director Susan Hawvermale. “From flat trails to wooded mountain paths, take in the spectacular Hudson Valley scenery no matter where your wheels take you.” Upcoming road cycling and mountain biking events in Orange County include the Answer to Cancer Bike Ride, Saturday, June 25, which allows you to select from 25-, 50- and 100-mile routes. It begins in the Village of Highland Falls, winds through the historic grounds of the United States Military Academy at West Point and features breathtaking vistas from Storm King Highway. Visit www.a2c.org to learn more and register, and for a full listing of events.

WESTFALL, PA — Meeting a week early to allow time for final alterations in June, the directors of the Delaware Valley School District on May 12 agreed to a proposed final budget of $78,139,586, meaning no tax increase and an unchanged rate of 108.19 Mills. Business Manager Bill Hessling recommended a .68% increase in April and the board reached consensus on .61% increase on May 5. But on the 12th, the board majority did not support the increase and approved the 0% increase plan. After a 30-day public review, the board must approve a final version before June 30. The zero increase comes despite a $1.85 million estimated shortfall last fall and a $2.75 million increase in expenditures. It counts on expected increases in state aid from a still incomplete state budget, local assessments and collection of delinquent taxes. Hessling said the proposal contains no program cuts and a $50,000 reduction in the district’s budget reserve. The budget is available on the district website and the board is expected to finalize the budget on June 16 at 6:30 p.m.

Black Bear Film festival launches schools partnership MILFORD, PA — The 17th annual Black Bear Film Festival is five months away, but planning activities and a new educational initiative have already launched. Four regional schools—Dingman Delaware Middle School, Delaware Valley High School, Sussex County Technical School and Wallenpaupack Area High School—have signed on as school partners for 2016. Student groups will participate by producing mock 15- and 30-second TV commercials, creating “film shorts” (one to 10 minutes in length) that will be juried for inclusion in the Festival’s Film Salon, decorating a five-foot-tall Artful Bear, or volunteering during the weekend event. Additionally, festival organizers are planning several workshops for students in the art and craft of filmmaking. These will be held at the school and other regional venues throughout the year. John Bell, superintendent for the Delaware Valley School District, is enthusiastic about the schools partnership program. He said, “Our strong visual and performing arts programs will only get stronger with this real world experience. Pike County in general is fortunate to have the Black Bear Film Festival, and Delaware Valley in particular is very fortunate to have its students involved in such a project.”

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Millennium not stopping progress Compressor station will not await health study By FRITZ MAYER

essary permits to begin work. Millennium has agreed to pay for the health study, which is being initiated by the Sullivan County Legislature, but does not plan to alter its schedule in relation to it. Hook wrote in an email, “While the study is being done we will continue to submit paperwork to the FERC and pursue all necessary certificates. Halting this process at this juncture isn’t possible. Once we pre-filed for this project the clock started, and we have a timeline we have to adhere to. In addition, the compressor is one piece of a four-part project

LDRED, NY — Millennium Pipeline Company is not doing any physical preparation work for its proposed compressor station in Eldred just now. But that’s not because it’s waiting for the completion of a health study proposed by activists and local government officials, according to Millennium representative Michelle Hook. It’s because the company first needs to finish filing with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and has not received the nec-

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tion, the Village of Liberty, the Town of Liberty and a number of other organizations who made donations. There was a ground-breaking ceremony for the facility in May 2013. In 2014, Heinrich Strauch, the executive director of the LCDC, made an appearance at the Sullivan County Legislature with representatives of the Village of Liberty and Town of Liberty. Strauch said the group had collected $120,000 in donations and $45,000 in pledged services to that date, and asked the legislature to kick in $36,000 more to help complete the funding. To the surprise of many observers, the legislators agreed to the request. Strauch later left the LCDC, and the project was picked up by a transition team. According to Town of Liberty Councilman Brian McPhillips, “The skate park cost in the neighborhood of $200,000, when you include all labor, material and dollar cost associated with the in-kind service. The pre-cast ramps and plans were created by American Ramp Company located in Joplin, MO. The site work was completed by Poley Paving and Construction Corp. out of Liberty, and the flat concrete work was completed by Liberty Concrete and Construction Corp. The signage was produced by MRRB designs from Liberty, and the plantings were by New Hope Community and Parks and Recreation.” For more information see Jonathan Fox’s column on page 20.

that is necessary, and those other pieces cannot be put on hold and the entire project must be submitted to FERC as one. “However, because of the long filing process we are confident the study can be performed before FERC gives us any of our approvals, as certificates likely wouldn’t come our way till next fall at the earliest.” Questions arose because of an article published in last week’s issue of The River Reporter, which quoted Town of Highland Supervisor Jeff Haas as saying Millennium had not only agreed to the town’s request for a health impact study

but had agreed to stop the clock on the project pending completion of the study. However, Haas said this is not correct. Hass, who has recused himself from business regarding Millennium, said he did not comment on this matter. Deputy Supervisor Jim Gutekunst said that at the meeting he, Gutekunst, explained that he had been advocating for Millennium to “stop the clock,” while the health study was carried out, which may account for the confusion. Millennium, he said, did not agree to stop forward progress on the compressor station.

Sullivan West names new electives and staff By LAURIE RAMIE

AKE HUNTINGTON, NY — The announcement of five new hirings and eight introductory elective courses dominated the May 19 Sullivan West Central School District Board of Education meeting. Family members and supporters of the pending employees filled the audience, which was also occupied by newly elected school board member Juliete Gaebel of Callicoon Center, fresh off her victory at the May 17 annual election during which the district’s $36,350,468 budget was handily approved by a vote of 404 to 123. Voters also approved by 358 to 158 the establishment of a Capital Reserve Fund. Gaebel bested challenger Klu Padu with her 351 to his 157 votes to take over the seat of retiring Joan Glase. Unopposed incumbents Rose Joyce-Turner and Ken Cohen received 361 and 354 votes, respectively, to start new three-year terms. The goodwill from the budget’s passage extended to hearty congratulatory applause given as the school board approved the hiring of elementary school assistant principal

Kevin M. Carbone at an $87,500 salary effective on July 1; the promotion of Patricia Ruggles to family consumer science teacher at a salary of $73,742 effective August 30; and the appointments of Sullivan West graduate Scott Paul Scardino as a physical education/health teacher, Bethany Rose Adams as a special education teacher, and Jena Homsey Love as an art teacher, all at salaries of $47,703, starting August 30.

Fewer study halls High School Principal Mark Plescia reported the results of his team’s major effort since September to revamp the master schedule after noticing a proliferation of open study periods filling in many students’ hours during the school day. “The goal was to get kids into class. We limited the amount of study halls a student can have per day to one,” he said. Plescia said he sat down with the guidance counselors, surveyed students and teachers from every department, and arranged an electives fair outside the cafeteria to find out what subjects would be of the most interest. Starting this fall, eight new elective cours-

es will be offered across four subject areas: English: Dystopian Literature, Greek Literature and Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) preparation course for English and math to be offered during the school day instead of evenings; Science: Marine Biology and Culinary Chemistry; Social Studies: Military History and History through Rock; and Music: Guitar class. Plescia said a course selection guide is in the final review stage before it will be distributed to students and posted on the district’s website. “I’m hoping that kids will explore these options with their parents,” he said. The new electives have no impact on the number of credits a student needs to graduate. Plescia said “two or three” current electives will be dropped based on low interest and these master-schedule changes will evolve over time based on how they are received. The next Sullivan West Central School District Board of Education meeting takes place on June 16 at 7 p.m. in the high school library. Graduation for the class of 2016 is set for 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 25.

Bonacic in Forestburgh

ORESTBURGH, NY — Sen. John J. Bonacic joined veterans and community members Monday at the Town of Forestburgh’s Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony, which was held at the Veteran’s Memorial Triangle in the town. Several local veterans’ organizations were on hand, including American Legion Post #73, Jewish War Veterans Post #206 and the VFW Post #9588. Bonacic was the keynote speaker and spoke of the sacrifice that our service men and women have made and how we must never forget them.

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Election fraud in community vote Police arrange sting operation

INGMAN’S FERRY, PA — Dmitry Kupershmidt, 42, and Myron Cowher, 53, were found guilty on numerous charges related to a scheme to fix an election in the private community of Wild Acres Lakes in Delaware Township. The convictions on May 24 came after a four-day jury trial that ended on May 23, 2016. At the time of the offenses, Cowher was the secretary on the board of directors and Kupershmidt was the chairman of the board of Wild Acres, a vacation community that advertises “seven lakes stocked with fish, beaches, playgrounds, recreation areas, two outdoor pools, one indoor pool, tennis courts,” and so on. The charges were the result of an incident occurring in May of 2014, when an employee of Wild Acres called District

Attorney Ray Tonkin’s office expressing concern over a possible scheme to fraudulently fill out ballots in the community’s election. The election was to be held in June of that year, and was to fill five slots on the Wild Acres Board of Directors, which serves as a governing body for the community. Tonkin got the Pennsylvania State Police involved. The employee informed police that Cowher had wanted to meet with him to pick up a collection of ballots that were to be mailed out to individual lot owners. Cowher had directed the employee to select the ballots of lot owners who owned vacant lots that were not suitable for building. Cowher admitted to the employee that he selected these people because they rarely voted in elections. A

meeting took place between the employee and Cowher, which was monitored by the police. During the meeting, Cowher filled out nine of the ballots and took the remaining 62 ballots to fill out at a later time. Upon leaving the meeting, Cowher was arrested by the State Police. During the trial, evidence was presented showing that an agreement existed between Cowher and Kupershmidt regarding the scheme and that Kupershmidt had suggested to the employee that he turn off the cameras in the office building in an effort to conceal anyone finding out about what they were doing. First Assistant District Attorney Bruce DeSarro, who prosecuted the case, said, “The jury obviously performed a thorough examination of the evidence, and

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we are very satisfied with their decision.” Tonkin said that “the people living in private communities deserve to have their communities governed on a level playing field and we believe that this case sends a strong message against those considering committing such acts.” The court scheduled sentencing for August 4 for both men. After the trial, both men were taken into custody and housed at the Pike County Correctional Facility after Judge Gregory Chelak raised Cowher’s bail to $175,000 and Kupershmidt’s bail to $125,000.

State budget raises indigent bar Sullivan legal costs may increase By FRITZ MAYER

OTNICELLO, NY — One of the gifts sought by the New York State Association of Counties (NYSAC) from the state budget process this year, is that the state would give more money to counties to help the counties pay for the defense of indigent residents. Officials in Albany did not provide additional money to the counties, but they did change the rules so that it might become more expensive for counties to provide the services. Janet Young, the Sullivan County commissioner of Management and Budget explained at a meeting at the government center on April 14, as the current rules stand, indigent defense must be provided for all defendants who earn up to 150% of the federal poverty level, and income from a spouse can be factored into the equation as can other components such as home ownership. Beginning in October of this year, the bar will be lifted to 250% of the federal poverty level, and the

income of a spouse and other factors such as home ownership will not become part of the equation. The upshot of this is that the cost to Sullivan County to provide indigent defenses to those who qualify might increase substantially, although at this point officials are not certain of the impact. Young said in 2015 the county spent $1,647,923.98 on public defense but received state aid of $239,946.85 to help pay for the cost, leaving a county share of about $1.4 million. County manager Josh Potosek told legislators that judges already have the power to grant waivers on the current limits, and the size of the population that falls within the new limits is not yet known. He said the contracts with the two entities that provide indigent legal services in Sullivan County operate on flat, fixed fees, but if their caseloads suddenly double, they will likely seek more resources from the county. NYSAC has been advocating for some time that the entire indigent defense program be taken over by the state, which is

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counties involved: Ontario, Onondaga, Schuyler, Suffolk and Washington. But the court settlement only involves those counties, and the rest of the counties are left paying their own bills. At the meeting, Potosek told legislators that officials at the New York State Office of Indigent Legal Services would like to see the state take over the program statewide, because it will help insure consistency in the quality of service offered to indigent defendants. But he said making the switch won’t be an easy task because it will cost the state a lot of money. According to the American Bar Association, about 29 states provide all of the funding to cover the costs of indigent defense programs. Three states provide more than 50% of the funding. In 16 states, including New York, counties provide more than 50% of funding (according to NYSAC, in New York counties provide about 80%.) And in only one state, Pennsylvania, do the counties pay the entire cost of indigent defense.

what is done in many other states. But in 1965, when the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that every defendant deserves competent legal representation, state officials here decided that most of the expense of providing that defense would be borne by county residents. Meanwhile, the system has been criticized as being woefully inadequate, mostly because of a lack of resources available. In 2007 the New York Civil Liberties Union (NYCLU) and a private law firm brought a lawsuit on behalf of about 20 defendants in five counties, charging that they could not get fair trials because of the inadequacies of the indigent defense programs in those counties. After the case moved through various courts, an agreement was reached in 2014, in which the state agreed to a number of provisions, such as setting caseload standards that will limit the number of indigent cases any lawyer can carry. The settlement also essentially guarantees that the state will pick up the costs for the indigent defense programs in the

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OUR COUNTY, OUR HEALTH

By Isabel Braverman

Healthy Sullivan County

Initiative aims to raise county’s low health ranking

ULLIVAN COUNTY, NY — For the past three years, Sullivan County has ranked 61 out of 62 counties in New York State in terms of public health. This dire number is in the works to change, as multiple organizations come together to improve our health. One such effort is the Healthy Sullivan County Initiative. Among those involved in this project are Sullivan County legislators, the Sullivan County Manager Josh Potosek, the Sullivan County departments of Public Health Services and Planning, the Gerry Foundation, Sullivan Renaissance, Sullivan County Visitors Association, Cornell Cooperative Extension and Catskill Regional Medical Center, and there are many others. They are leading a call to action to fix the health crisis. Sullivan County Legislature Chair Luis Alvarez is fronting the movement. He said the first step is to identify how they determine the health ranking, which is done by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (the rankings can be found at www.countyhealthrankings.org). The lowest-ranking county, below Sullivan, is Bronx, and the highest-ranking is Saratoga. The health ranking includes many factors, broken into the categories of

Length of Life, Quality of Life, Health Behaviors, Clinical Care, Social & Economic Factors and Physical Environment. Some of the categories in which Sullivan County ranks especially low are premature death, adult smoking, adult obesity, alcohol-impaired driving deaths, sexually transmitted infections, limited access to exercise opportunities, limited access to health care, a low high school graduation rate and high number of injury deaths. In terms of air and water quality, the county ranks well; in fact, drinking water violations are reported at 0%, compared to a New York State average of 26%. In a letter, the Public Health Director of Sullivan County Public Health Services, Nancy McGraw, said, “There are health disparities in terms of unequal access to health-care services, healthy affordable food, and education programs. This is difficult to do in a large rural county of almost 1,000 square miles. Lower health status is often related to poverty, employment, disability, transportation and racial inequities that lead to health disparities.” Healthy Sullivan County will address these issues. The mission statement says, “Through collaboration across multiple sectors, the mission of Healthy Sullivan

is to address the social and economic conditions that impact the overall quality of life in Sullivan County, and to create an environment where residents can attain their highest level of health.” The goal is to improve health outcomes by the year 2020. The initiative aims to do this through development objectives in focus areas. They are: • Economic Development: business retention and expansion, employment • Quality of Life Indicators: health, education, community, safety • Tourism: promotion, activities, entertainment • Agriculture: farmland preservation, agri-business retention and expansion, local food promotion • Diversity and Inclusion: racial/ ethnic and socio-economic diversity and equality Legislator Alvarez touched on some specific areas. He wants to improve education and increase the number of students who graduate. He also wants to help people quit smoking, by providing patches. He said many people have come forward to offer their help and advice. “People are coming out with bright ideas, and it helps us discover more,” he said. As the county and organizations embark on this mission, Alvarez makes

note that it is a work in progress. “This has never been done before,” he said. “We are taking it one day at a time.” [The River Reporter will continue to report on the health crisis in this series, “Our County, Our Health.” Look for more installments on a bi-weekly basis as we talk to the Department of Public Health, Catskill Regional Medical Center, Cornell Cooperative Extension, Sullivan County Farmers’ Markets, the Monticello School District and others. If you have any feedback or comments, email Isabel@riverreporter.com or call 845/252-7414 ext. 30.]

Multi-generational park plan unveiled By ISABEL BRAVERMAN

ARROWSBURG, NY — The children’s park on the Flats in Narrowsburg is getting an upgrade. The space will be turned into a multi-generational park as part of the Town of Tusten Master Plan. At a public hearing prior to the recent town board meeting on May 10, architect Buck Moorhead presented plans for the new park. The multi-generational park plan has five elements: site modification, increased sports facilities, updated children’s playground, improved facilities and community amenities. A committee was formed to create the plan to enhance the existing park and focused on the goals and needs. New walking paths along the perimeter of the site, which will create a quarter-mile loop, are a major part of the plan. One concern about the existing park is that there is not enough shade, and summer days can become too hot to enjoy the park. The new design includes shade trees, possibly willow. There will also be tall grasses planted as

a safety barrier between play areas and adjacent roads. There will be new features for kids to enjoy, including an airplane, expression swing, splash pad and mounds. Other sports areas will be upgraded for all to enjoy, including seasonal use of the ball field for soccer and volleyball, and new volleyball equipment and a horseshoe pit. The basketball court is currently in the process of being repaired. An American with Disabilities Act accessible Port-APotty will be added to the existing Port-A-Potty, which will both be covered by “art screens.” A longer-term plan includes a covered pavilion (with a flood-resistant structure) for community events. After Moorhead’s presentation, the board thanked him, and there was little public comment. One person mentioned that the park is in a flood plain, and the structures should be built to avoid flooding issues, such as removing structures or diverting mounds of dirt. Another person noted that willow trees have a soft wood and easily fall, and that sycamore trees would be a better replacement.

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The children’s park in Narrowsburg located on the Flats between Third and Fourth avenues will be upgraded and turned into a multigenerational park. This is part of the Tusten Master Plan, which was created one year ago. The town board passed a resolution to accept the plan as presented. The plan will be implemented within the next five years, with some features taking longer.

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Pesticides in your toothpaste

s the end of the New York State legislative session draws near, environmental groups in Albany are pushing to have triclosan banned from most products sold in the state. The New York State League of Conservation Voters (NYLCV) is one such group. According to its website, the presence of triclosan, which was first registered as a pesticide in 1969, has been found in New York waters, and it “impairs muscle function in both animals and humans, including heart muscle.” So what is it, and how did it get into our soaps and toothpaste? Triclosan is a pesticide that also kills bacteria. For decades now, American consumers have been taken with the idea that it is best to try to kill all of the bacteria we come into contact with. So, manufacturers put triclosan into soaps, toothpaste and many other personal-care and cleaning products. More recently, triclosan has been the subject of a lot of testing, just about all of which shows that humans and the environment would be better off without it. A post on the website Beyond Pesticides (tinyurl.com/zdzpgmj) says, “Studies have increasingly linked triclosan (and its chemical cousin triclocarban), to a range of adverse health and environmental effects from skin irritation, endocrine disruption, bacterial and compounded antibiotic resistance, to the contamination of water and its negative impact on fragile aquatic ecosystems.” For some time, there was a consensus that humans should routinely combat all bacteria with chemicals, but recently that has been changing rapidly. Add that to the fact that triclosan is currently showing up in lakes and rivers, and it’s not surprising that there is a growing movement to get it out of many products. Lawmakers in Minnesota passed legislation in May

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2014 that will ban the use of triclosan in personal-care products beginning in January 2017. That move came after some manufacturers voluntarily began removing it from their products. Proctor and Gamble, one of the largest international manufacturers of personal-care products, has this post on its website: “Although triclosan is known to be safe through numerous studies and regulatory reviews, there are ongoing discussions about how effective it is for reducing bacteria compared to regular soap. Due to our limited use of the ingredient, we have decided to eliminate triclosan from our products. We have eliminated triclosan from more than 99% of the products where it was used and have an exit plan for the few remaining uses.” In June 2015, the European Chemicals Agency announced that the use of triclosan in personal-care products would be phased out, saying at the time, “No safe use could be demonstrated for the proposed use of triclosan.” However, not all manufacturers are on board with the idea of a ban, and Marcia Bystryn, president of NYLCV, told the television show “Capital Tonight” that there was some resistance from one particular industry (but did not specify what that industry was). But NYLCV hopes to overcome that. In May 2015, the Food and Drug Administration denied a citizen’s petition to ban triclosan across the country, but the trend seems to be that it will soon be eliminated from personal-care products in the United States. That’s a ray of hope for those of us who believe that chemical interventionism by humans frequently causes more problems, in the way of ecological imbalances and toxic consequences, than it solves. And it also shows how persistent grassroots pressure by consumers can sometimes accomplish goals even without government intervention.

Rep. Chris Gibson’s decision to quit politics has created something very rare—an open congressional seat in a swing district. The Republicans have endorsed John Faso, a lobbyist and Albany insider. He’s already amassed a huge campaign war chest, and he can count on the national party to pour money into the race. But Faso may be no match for Zephyr Teachout, a progressive reformer with a national reputation. Teachout is one of the leading voices on the corrupting influence of money in politics; her work was cited by Supreme Court Judge John Paul Stevens in his dissent from the disastrous Citizens United decision. Teachout is tough—and fearless. In 2014 she challenged Andrew Cuomo in the Democratic gubernatorial primary and ended up winning half the counties in the state. Many observers believe her surprisingly strong showing was one of the reasons Cuomo finally got off the fence and banned fracking. Now Teachout is prepared to take on John Faso, whom she believes to be out of touch with voters on key issues such as a woman’s right to choose—he’s called Roe v Wade “a black mark against this country”. But before Teachout squares off against Faso, she must win a primary where she faces a political unknown who is waging a relentless direct mail campaign. Strange things can happen in an election where very few people vote. Democrats who want the best shot at winning in November should turn out and vote for Zephyr Teachout on June 28. Bruce Ferguson Callicoon Center, NY

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SW senior gets Bodenstein Award LAKE HUNTINGTON, NY — The 2016 Dr. Barry and Jane Bodenstein Music Scholarship Award of $500, available to a Sullivan West (SW) senior who plans to continue in music, was awarded to Brandi Burk for voice. Auditions were held on Thursday, May 15, and auditioning students were required to perform on the instrument of their choice at a New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA) Level VI or higher. Of Brandi’s audition, Bodenstein judges Janice Myerson and Kendy Gable said they were impressed with her musicianship, intonation and overall performance. Brandi is pursuing an associate’s degree in veterinary science at Alfred State College, where she plans to continue her musical pursuits in both the choir and the band. The Dr. Barry & Jane Bodenstein Music Scholarship was established by the Delaware Valley Arts Alliance (DVAA) in Narrowsburg to honor Dr. Bodenstein of Jeffersonville, a community leader and avid percussionist, and his wife. The scholarship is administered every spring by the DVAA. Continued on page 7

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MY VIEW

By Tom Manza

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Sneaky business

am writing about the state of the Sullivan County government. Eight years ago, and for a number of years afterward, I expressed my dissatisfaction with the lack of transparency and open government surrounding the jail project. At the time there was a lot of shiftiness with regards to the process. After I and others complained, which was reported in the newspapers, the government began giving better notice of meetings and improved in many respects. But after going to the meeting at which the new jail was voted through the other day, I realized things have gone back to where they were. As before, I am less upset with the outcome than I am with the sneakiness of the government. I maintain that this project is too costly and will cause more pain than advertised to the taxpayers, although I realize the corrections officers and the men and women of the sheriff’s department deserve the best. I just feel it should have been a more modest project. The announced increase in property taxes of $55 per year per small house is not realistic. It’s based on only bonding half the money this year and putting part of the fund balance into the project. The dollar increase will unfortunately more than likely be much higher in the future, putting more pressure on an overtaxed homeowner base. By rights, there needs to be a tax reduction. Even the term “one-time tax increase” announced by the the county manager is very misleading, as this increase and future increases will accumulate and be on the tax bills indefinitely. When the new legislature took office, I was told there would be a public hearing on the jail in advance of any

vote to bond the project. This of course never happened. People were only allowed to speak at the monthly executive meeting after the resolution to bond the project was passed. The upcoming (after-the-fact) public meeting where they will override the state-mandated 2% tax cap comes after the decisions were made. It should have been held before it, to allow the public their input. The recent executive meeting at which the new jail resolution passed was listed on the county website as being on April 21, when in fact it was a May meeting, and the vote to formally bond the jail wasn’t in the agenda for the monthly [May?] meeting even though the legislature knew well ahead they would be voting on it. It was added to the agenda as an addendum during the meeting itself. These are the things that make people get disgusted with government and throw their hands up. While I currently live outside of Sullivan County to be closer to our business, my wife and I will always love the county and continue to be involved in its beautification and various clubs. I hope the government leaders read this letter and make changes to the way they run things. There should be occasional nighttime meetings where working people can attend, and the walls of the government center, with all of its suits and ties inside, should be taken down so the people who need to be at such meetings most will feel welcome. While I personally know some of the legislators are good people, I also know they occasionally need to be reminded of whom it is that they are representing, and be more loyal to those who voted them into power! [Tom Manza is a former resident of Sullivan County and current resident of Middletown, NY.]

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Rave reviews for fourth-grade artist MONTICELLO, NY — Fourth-grade Emma C. Chase Elementary School student Noah Scheuermann was the first elementary student from Monticello Central School District (MCSD) to participate in the New York State Art Teachers Association’s (NYSATA) Portfolio Project on May 14. According the NYSATA’s website, the Portfolio Project is an assessment tool that provides students with the opportunity to participate in a meaningful review of their work. Students in grades four through 12 throughout the state are selected by their art teacher(s) to participate in the event. Noah created a portfolio of five pieces, an artist statement and a statement explaining what he created, how he created it and why he created it. Out of 24 total possible points, Noah scored a 23.5 and received a wealth of positive feedback from those who scored the portfolio, who were impressed by his level of aptitude at such a young age. “This is an excellent achievement and we are so very proud of him,” Chase Elementary Principal Bill Frandino said.

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Turning points

n Memorial Day weekend in 1977 my stepfather Mike drove off the side of the Saw Mill River Parkway in his Volvo station wagon after suffering a fatal heart attack on his way to our country house in Connecticut’s Litchfield Hills. My mother was still at her office in the Graybar Building on Lexington Avenue in a cavernous part of Manhattan in the shadow of Grand Central Station and the then Pan Am Building. He was 50 years old; she was 52. My mother and I had been estranged for nearly a year by then. Still, I rushed to be with her from my home in Boston, when I heard the news that day. In the ensuing days and for more than a week after, as we planned and carried out the funeral and huddled with old friends at their home in Litchfield, my mother and I spoke nothing of our previous battles. A sad but enduring detente ensued. I spent those days enjoying the relative quiet of everyday life in the country after having worked at unfulfilling and barely sustaining jobs in Boston and New York City, and sometimes getting an acting job that paid little or nothing at all. My mind flickered with possibilities as I followed our host and friend Tom Hoben around the county on his rounds as an appraiser. Tom had built a substantial practice and had a great reputation in Litchfield and beyond. His life had taken a turn in that direction after the sudden tragic death of his daughter Sally in her freshman year at college. An alcoholic and a Catholic, Tom had seen Sally’s death as both a challenge and his penance, and he overcame his addiction, staying sober until his own death many years later. Tom’s wife Rosemary ran a nursery school, The Little Brick School, from a building attached by a porte-cochère to their brick home on Chestnut Hill. It was fulfilling and important work for Rosemary, who had a degree in early childhood education, and I think it kept Sally’s spirit alive in their life. I know I fantasized about staying there in Litchfield and building a life, perhaps learning Tom’s trade or following Rosemary’s lead. But I was not brave enough to follow a path so foreign to me then. And I had no idea how important country life would become for me. My summers had always been spent in nature, either at Grandfather Collins’ home in rural Ontario or in Connecticut cabins my mother rented or on Fire Island with my Aunt Nell and her family. Those times were idyllic. But real life was conducted in the dark gritty neighborhoods of Manhattan. I had an inflexible imagination then. I think our children are more imaginative. Seeing the challenges New York City presents now—even more so than in my time—they look for alternatives to start their careers. One has built a thriving non-profit in Montana; another will build a business from his film talents right here in Sullivan County. They may return to New York or another city someday, but neither is an inflexible thinker. That summer in 1977, I decided to end a long relationship in Boston, move back to New York City and pursue a career in advertising, my mother’s field. Memorial Day always reminds me of that turning point in my life. The death of a beloved stepfather, the reunification of our family and of the path not taken in rural Connecticut. My life now is split between the city and the country life. Many turns have led me here.

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FRANCES CHRISTIANSON Frances Elizabeth Wilhelm Christianson left this earth peacefully on Saturday, May 21, 2016, surrounded by loving family at her home in Trumansburg, NY. Frances was born on May 30, 1934 in Brooklyn, NY to Michael and Stella Tubito Wilhelm. She was the second of their four children. After attending St. Brendon’s High School in Brooklyn, she worked as a switchboard operator in New York City for four years at AT&T and Helbros Watch Company. In 1954, on a summer vacation in the Pocono Mountains, she met her future husband, Kenneth Christianson, at a dance hall known as the Cuckoo’s Nest. They were married in Virginia where Ken was serving in the military on October 4, 1957, the fi rst day of the Space Age when Sputnik was launched. Once married, her family quickly grew, with five children in seven years. After 21 years of raising her five children and living in five different states, Frances returned to work as a receptionist at Anchor Fasteners in Waterbury, CT, where she was a valued employee for ten years. In 1989 she and Ken returned to Trumansburg, NY, and she worked again as a receptionist for Ironics, Pathlight Technologies, and ADIC in Ithaca. She retired in 2004 and spent several years in Northport, FL before moving back to Trumansburg in 2013 to be closer to her family. Most recently she spent her time

cooking for loved ones and volunteering for Catholic Charities in Ithaca. Frances is predeceased by her husband, Kenneth Christianson; her sister and brother-in-law, Thelma and Donald Anderson of Mt. Laurel, NJ; and her brother, Michael Lawrence Wilhelm of Jacksonville, FL. She is survived by her younger brother, Joseph Wilhelm of Atco, NJ; along with her five children (and spouses) Kenneth Jr. (Caryn), Karen (John Rapone), Thomas, Laurie (Gregory Scigliano) and James (Debbie); thirteen grandchildren Jennifer (Ron Dodson), Kyle Murphy, Timothy Murphy, Kenneth III, Cord Legg, Madison, Phylicia, David Gumble, Carley Rapone, James, John Rapone, Tyler, and Crystal, and one great grandson, Ryan Dodson. Frances dedicated her life to her family, and she cherished the time spent with them. She had a wonderful sense of adventure and a wry sense of humor. She enjoyed dancing classes, the beach, hiking, and tubing down the Lackawaxen River. She loved to cook for her family and her food, as well as her smile, will be missed by all who were fortunate enough to have enjoyed them. A celebration of her life was held on Monday, May 30, 2016 (her 82d birthday) at Bethel Lutheran Church, Rowland, PA 18457. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Hospicare of Ithaca, Catholic Charities, or your favorite charity.

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Albert George Priebe passed away peacefully at his home in North Branch, NY on the evening of May 20, 2016. He was 96. The service was held at the North Branch Methodist Church on Friday, May 27, 2016, oﬃciated by Virginia Bossley. Memorial contributions can be made to the North Branch Fire Department or the Upper Delaware Ambulance Corps.

MONTICELLO, NY —The Sullivan County SPCA (SC SPCA) has set up a collection box for much needed food and supplies at Shop Rite-Monticello, 46 Thompson Square. The SC SPCA, located in Rock Hill, is a non-profit and no-kill organization that provides shelter for homeless animals and adoption services. SPCA volunteers will also be at the Shop Rite store on Saturday, June 4 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. to meet supporters and talk about volunteering at the shelter. Donations of Purina dog and puppy chow, Purina cat and kitten chow, non-clumping litter, kitten formula and cleaning supplies can be dropped off in the SPCA collection box by the exit door inside the store. For more information call 845/796-3120.

‘Mysterious Stones in Our Own Backyard’ PORT JERVIS, NY — Linda Zimmermann, author of “Mysterious Stone Sites” and more than 20 other books, will discuss stone sites in the Hudson Valley of New York and northern New Jersey at the Port Jervis Free Library on Thursday, June 9 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. There are stone sites that are assumed to be the work of Colonial farmers, but Zimmermann has found compelling evidence that disputes this misconception. She explores stone chambers, perched boulders, standing stones and massive walls. Could they be the work of Native Americans, or pre-Columbian voyagers? Attend this presentation to find out the mysteries behind these stone sites. Refreshments will be served. The event is free, but registration is requested. Visit www.portjervislibrary.org.

‘On Becoming a Unitarian’ BEACH LAKE, PA — Tom Lisenbee and Sharon Paige will co-lead a program entitled “On Becoming a Unitarian” on Sunday, June 5 at 10:15 a.m. at the Berlin Township Community Center. Paige will talk about the founders and early days of the Upper Delaware Unitarian Universalist Fellowship (UDUUF). She will then read a sermon by Ray Pontier, minister and co-founder of the UDUUF, called “But We Have Our Principles,” included in his book, “Rescuing Jesus from His Friends (and Other Liberating Ideas).” Pontier was a minister in the Reformed Church in America for over 33 years, before becoming a convert to Unitarianism. A social time and refreshments will follow the program. For directions visit www.uduuf.org/directions.

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In the early years of the Civil War, things went badly for the North, and in September 1862 Lee’s army crossed the Potomac into Maryland, too close to Pennsylvania for comfort. The governor put out a call for “all able-bodied men” to defend their state and Wayne County provided three companies. In a message sent on September 13 from Harrisburg to Charles Petersen’s store in Honesdale by “Morse’s Telegraph,” Captain M. L. Tracy, a Honesdale businessman, was ordered to march forward immediately. Free railroad transportation was provided, and each man was instructed to bring a blanket, tin cup, knife, fork and haversack. “Also gun if possible, with 60 rounds ammunition, to suit calibre of piece.” Fortunately, after the Battle of Antietam, the Confederates retreated, and the militia regiments disbanded, having served a total of eight days. Still, like the militia called up at the time of the Battle of Gettysburg, these men had every reason to believe that they would find themselves battling the tough, experienced Southern troops. From the collection of the Wayne County Historical Society 810 Main St., Honesdale, PA, open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday. For more information see WayneHistoryPA.org or call 570/2533240.

Just spent a nice Memorial Day weekend away camping in Andover, NJ, with my goddaughter and her family. When I left on Monday, I found out Ringwood, NJ was only 45 minutes away. You got it—I went and spent a few hours with Fr. Bill. I got there just as lunch was being served. They were eating a nice barbeque. Father loved the ribs. There was one priest who was asking, “If I am born in 1927, how old am I?” He asked a few different people, and everyone answered 89. I was thinking to myself, “Oh, this poor guy is so confused.” Let me tell you, when he took out a harmonica and started playing, he blew you away. He was playing old tunes, and then he did a few for Memorial Day, “God Bless America,” “My Country, ‘Tis of Thee,” and the national anthem. The whole room was singing. It was heart warming. Fr. Bill sends his love. He is doing well, holding his own and enjoys the letters, cards and visits. Father told me that some of the priests never get a visit. That is just so sad. I guess I will just have to visit them all when I go. St. Paul’s Lutheran Church is having its annual Strawberry Festival on Sunday, June 19 at 7 p.m. They will be having strawberry ice cream, strawberry shortcake and beverages. All they ask for is a free-will donation. It usually ends around 8 p.m., so stop by and get some yummy for the tummy. The Catskill Detachment Marine Corps League is selling Rifle Raffle tickets for a Henry Lever Action .44 Mag. If you would like to get a ticket, call Bob DeMan at 845/252-7208 or John Cirelli at 845/252-3235. The Women’s Community Club of Cochecton will host a trip to Mohegan Sun Casino on June 16. Call Judy at 845/932-8210 for details I may be a few days late, but it is never too late to thank all who served this country to keep us safe and free. Have a great week and email leeniebeans@ citlink.net or call 845/252-3568 if you have news.

ORGANIZATIONAL NEWS Mamakating visioning workshop WURTSBORO, NY — The Town of Mamakating in Sullivan County recently began the process of preparing an update to its 2001 Comprehensive Plan. Since then, the comprehensive plan steering committee has met every other Thursday to advance the framework for this update. The next step in the process, and perhaps the most vital, will be to create a vision for how the town should develop in the future. To accomplish this, the steering committee wishes to engage diverse segments of the town’s population, businesses, institutions and other stakeholders through a public visioning workshop to be held at 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 9, at the Town of Mamakating Town Hall, located at 2948 Rte. 208.

Plant Swap & Bake Sale NARROWSBURG, NY — Narrowsburg Beautification Group’s (NBG) annual Plant Swap & Bake Sale will be held at the Mews on Main Street on Saturday, June 4 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. If you have more plants than you need, bring them along and swap them for someone else’s extras. If you wish to pick up plants for your own garden but don’t have anything to swap, you can leave a monetary donation to the Narrowsburg Beautification Group in lieu of plant exchange. NBG will have information about its Adopt-A-Garden program for any gardener who is interested. Stop in at the Tusten-Cochecton Branch Library at 198 Bridge St. ahead of time to pick up labels for the plants you’ll be swapping. It is most helpful to the group if you provide plant names and growing conditions for any plant contributions. For more information call 845/252-3864.

Call for vendors MILFORD, PA — The First Presbyterian Church of Milford will hold a flea market on Saturday, June 25 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., on the corner of Broad and Ann streets. High visibility spots are available on the same day at the Milford Music Festival on the church lawn, rain or shine. The cost is $20 per 10-by-10-foot spot. Vendors should bring their own table and canopy. The church will provide chairs. Contact Sharon Kelly to reserve a vendor spot at 570/296-7442 or 296-4711. Vendor registrations can also be downloaded at firstpresbyterianmilford.org. The deadline for reservations is Monday, June 20. All proceeds collected by the church will go toward its Benevolence and Missions Fund, which is used to help families in our community who are going through difficult times.

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Key Club cleans up MONTICELLO, NY — In conjunction with the recent Annual Litter Pluck event, the Monticello High School Key Club joined Jane Sorensen, Kiwanis Club President/Key Club Co-Advisor, and Alan Sorensen, Sullivan County District 9 legislator, in a joint effort to clean up State Route 42 in Monticello from Stewart’s Shop to the Monticello High School entrance. During the twohour spring litter pluck, the team did a great job sprucing up the area by collecting enough roadside debris to fill seven large trash bags. Seen here are Cristiane Salcedo, left, Chelsea DeJesus, Adrian Mierzwa (Key Club president), Ashley Mancroni, Jane Sorensen (Kiwanis president and Key Club advisor), Jaclynn Sorensen (Key Club treasurer), Sara Sorensen and Alan Sorensen.

Register for the River Sojourn UPPER DELAWARE RIVER VALLEY — Registration is ongoing for the 22nd annual Delaware River Sojourn taking place June 18 to 25. The Delaware Sojourn is one of the oldest river sojourns in the nation, combining the experiences of guided paddling excursions with interpretive programs, camping and camaraderie. Participants may sign up for the entire eight-day trip or for the day(s) of their choice. This year’s theme, “Find Your River: Celebrating 100 Years of the National Park Service,” celebrates the agency’s centennial and highlights its important mission of safeguarding and preserving our country’s most special places. Nearly 85 miles of the Main Stem Delaware River will be paddled in 2016, split into daily trips ranging from 7.5 to 15 miles. Upper Delaware River stretches included this year are Skinners Falls to Ten Mile River on Saturday, June 18, and Zane Grey Museum, PA to Landers’ Pond Eddy Base on Sunday, June 19. For the rest of the schedule, more information about special events being arranged for the event and registration details visit www.delawareriversojourn.org, email info@riversojourn.com or call 646/2052724.

Rock Hill Farmers’ Market opens ROCK HILL, NY — The Rock Hill Farmers’ Market, located at 223 Rock Hill Dr., will open on Saturday, June 4. The market is held every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. until September 24. The 2016 farmers’ market is the biggest yet, with over 15 different vendors selling fresh, local vegetables, fruits, herbs, honey, maple syrup, baked goods, cheese, milk, hard cider, wine, pork, chicken, eggs, cut flowers, prepared foods, personal-care products and artisan crafts. Every Saturday there will be live music under the gazebo from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. New this year are different events and educational activities, starting at 11 a.m. On June 4, the event will be “Story Time at the Market: Weaving the Rainbow.” For more information email rhfarmers market@gmail.com, call 845/699-4976 or visit www.rockhillfarmersmarket.com.

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ETHEL, NY — The Sullivan County Breastfeeding Coalition held its first ever Awards Night & Film Screening on Thursday, April 14 at Bethel Woods Center for the Arts. Nearly 60 health and human services providers and several breastfeeding moms with their babies attended. There was a screening of the documentary, “The Milky Way,” which explores how formula became so prevalent in the U.S. and how other countries support breastfeeding mothers. The coalition honored local doctors, nurses and healthcare workers who have been outstanding advocates and sources of support for breastfeeding moms in Sullivan. Assemblywoman Aileen Gunther showed her support for the breastfeeding community by providing certificates to the

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honored individuals and organizations who are helping to make breastfeeding the norm in Sullivan County. Receiving the most prominent award of the night was Lacie Halloran, RN, a labor and delivery nurse and Certified Lactation Counselor at Catskill Regional Medical Center (CRMC). Halloran, a long-time advocate for breastfeeding, works tirelessly with her patients and the coalition to increase breastfeeding rates by improving hospital practices and encouraging attendance at CRMC’s breastfeeding support group, which meets every other Thursday at 10 a.m. at the hospital. Many other organizations and individuals were honored. For more information call 845/513-2240 or visit the coalition’s Facebook page.

ALLICOON, NY — The Catskill Regional Medical Center (CRMC) Foundation will hold its 38th annual golf classic at the Villa Roma Resort’s award-winning golf course on Wednesday, July 13. A barbeque lunch will begin at 11 a.m. Golfers tee off at 12 noon. Cocktail hour begins at 5 p.m. and is followed by a buffet dinner and awards ceremony. The CRMC Golf Classic serves as the hospital’s top fundraiser. Registration costs $175 per golfer and includes greens fee, golf cart, breakfast, lunch, golfer gift, awards reception/dinner and several opportunities to win prizes. Those who wish to attend the dinner only can do so for $75 per person. Sponsorship opportunities are available at all levels. To register or to become a sponsor, call 845/794-3300, ext. 2104 or visit www.crmcny.org/golf to download the entry form. For more information about CRMC, call 845/794-3300 or visit www.crmcny.org.

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NEW ARRIVALS

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Wayne Memorial Hospital announces the following births: Evelyn Mae Podolsky was born on May 6, 2016 to Amanda Nutt and Samuel Podolsky of Lackawaxen, PA. Maternal grandparents are Victor and April Nutt of Lackawaxen, PA. Paternal grandparents are Paul Podolsky of Old Forge, PA and Lisa Skipper of Cocoa Beach, FL. Gwendolyn Grace Frunzi was born on May 13, 2016 to Alexis and Jason Frunzi of Greentown, PA. Maternal grandparent is Denise Dotter of Greeley, PA. Paternal grandparents are Sandi and Joe Frunzi of Tobyhanna, PA. Phoebe Kathryn Schanck was born on May 16, 2016 to Bethaney and Robert Schanck of Lakeville, PA. Maternal grandparents are Marina and Chuck Swartz of Shohola, PA. Paternal grandparent is Cynthia Glass of Dunnellion, FL. Ryley Glenn Gustafson was born on May 17, 2016 to Heather and John Gustafson II of Honesdale, PA. Maternal grandparent is Doris Carey of Honesdale, PA. Paternal grandparents are John and Suzanne Gustafson of Beach Lake, PA and Cathy Smiegel of Scranton, PA. Hunter William Dunne was born on May 21, 2106 to Kaitlin White and Dennis Dunne of Honesdale, PA. Maternal grandparents are Laura and Richard Perrotta of North Arlington, NJ. Paternal grandparents are Dennis Dunne and Ronnie Morey of Beach Lake, PA. Keyonna Rochelle Horst was born to Amanda Austin and Nicholas Horst of Beach Lake, PA. Maternal grandparent is Kim Horst of Honesdale, PA. Paternal grandparent is Kathleen Cronin of Honesdale, PA. Mackenzie Lynn Ross was born on May 20, 2016 to Shannon Board and Daniel Ross of Equinunk, PA. Maternal grandparents are Dawn and Stanley Board. Paternal grandparents are Dawn and Hank Ross.

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Tuna noodle casserole By LAURIE STUART

like to cook. I like to look in my pantry, at the sales at the grocery store, at the leftovers in my refrigerator and concoct different recipes. I like to imagine what something might taste like. I often, because of the unique nature of leftovers, put together one-of-a-kind dishes. It’s a hobby. It’s a source of relaxation. There’s certain flavors that I really enjoy, like tomato/molasses/garlic/ chipotle pepper, which I enjoy adding (so far) to baked beans, chicken salad, potato salad, lentil soup—really almost anything. I’m delighted that my husband, Stephen, likes the flavor as well. It’s becoming, in a way, my signature flavor. And that’s what this column is about— cooking family meals and creating our own signature flavors. It’s also about inexpensive and relatively healthy eating. It’s about learning to cook, and it’s about moving away from packaged meals that have fillers, tons of salt and, often, high-fructose corn syrup. It’s about creating simple meals that form family memories. It’s about comfort. And it’s about community. What I’m hoping is that this column, Simple Fare, and its companion public Facebook group, will be a place to share our recipes and our variations. To tell stories about how our children are loving these new flavors and have suggested variations themselves. At its least, it will be a once-a-month recipe column that utilizes local grocery store sales. At its best, we’ll share our recipes and maybe even get together and cook. We’ll see. Tuna noodle casserole was always one of my favorites as a child. It’s a simple recipe. Eight ounces of pasta or noodles, one can of tuna, one can of a cream soup

(mushroom, chicken, or celery), one cup of milk and a cup of frozen peas. The steps are equally easy. Boil noodles and drain. Put back into cooking pot and add tuna, soup and peas. Pour into baking dish and cover with crushed potato chips, crushed crackers, or bread crumbs and bake for about 25 minutes at 350 degrees. Easy peasy! And here’s where the variety comes in. Eileen in the office says her mother used to chop and sauté a medium-sized onion. Then she’d add some frozen peas and carrots, the soup, some milk, the tuna and pour it into a casserole dish and bake. When she had cheese, she added that as well (one cup of grated cheddar, Colby, Jack or Muenster works well.) Tanya says that she uses a bag of frozen vegetables, instead of peas, and tops it with grated cheese before baking. Eileen likes to make hers with wide egg noodles. Tanya says she uses pasta. I used rotini because I wanted the sauce to nestle into the pasta. As I was purchasing my ingredients at my local grocery store, Pete’s Market in Narrowsburg (which has tuna and pasta on sale this weekend, as do area Peck’s Markets.) I read the soup can labels and was surprised by the high level of sodium. I picked one that was 25% less sodium, but at 660 mg or 27% of the daily recommendation, it still seemed high. As an alternative, it’s very useful to make your own white sauce. A white sauce is a milk-based sauce made by melting butter and adding flour into a paste, and then adding milk and cooking it until smooth and thick. It’s fairly simple and it’s a great alternative to canned soup. Plus you can add any number of things to a white sauce, including cheese, which makes an easy and delicious version of macaroni and cheese—another of my family’s comfort foods.

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Method: Melt butter in saucepan, and when melted add flour and stir into a smooth paste. Add heated milk and cook until thickened. Add vegetables and tuna and pour into an oven-proof casserole dish. Top with crushed potato chips or crackers. Bake for 25-30 minutes in a 350-degree oven or until heated through. Variations: Sauté ½ medium onion (chopped) and/ or ½ cup of chopped green or red peppers, ½ cup of celery or mushrooms in the butter before adding flour. Use a can of salmon, or use 1 cup of poached salmon or sautéed shrimp instead of the tuna. Flavor your white sauce, or your soup mixture, with either 1 Tbs. Worcestershire sauce, or 2 Tbs. sherry, or 1 tsp. curry powder, or 1 Tbs. fresh dill, or ½ tsp. dill weed. Minced garlic can be added to any of these flavorings as well. Creating family memories: There’s nothing like food, particularly family recipes, that create good family memories. I hope you’ll share your experiences with tuna noodle casserole in the comment section of this article or the public Facebook group, Simple Fare.

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CRMC receives $20,000 from Robert Green

ARRIS, NY — On May 17, Catskill Regional Medical Center (CRMC) received a $20,000 donation from Robert Green Auto & Truck, Inc. to benefit the hospital’s “Honoring Our Past, Forging Our Future” capital campaign. The donation was received at a ribboncutting ceremony held for CRMC’s newly renovated main entrance and coffee shop. During the first financial quarter of 2016, Robert Green Auto & Truck, Inc. ran a promotion in which $100 from each vehicle sold would be donated towards Catskill Regional Medical Center’s Capital Campaign. This promotion resulted in the $20,000 donation. “Robert Green’s generous gift will help to continue Catskill Regional’s efforts to update and refresh the look of our community’s hospital while continuing to provide quality healthcare,” said Catskill Regional’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Medical Officer Gerard Galarneau, MD. “Speaking on behalf of the Hospital, we are profoundly grateful.” Catskill Regional has been transforming Sullivan County’s only community hospital with renovations and updating the entire physical environment. The renovations enhance the patient and guest experience. For more information visit www.crmcny.org.

Youth Mental Health First Aid training

HONESDALE, PA — There will be a Youth Mental Health First Aid training on June 23 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Park Street Complex Library, 648 Park St. The course is an eight-hour certiﬁcation course that introduces participants to the unique risk factors and warning signs of mental health problems in adolescents, builds an understanding of the importance of early intervention, and teaches how to help an adolescent in crisis or experiencing a mental health or substance use challenge. The course is geared toward adults who regularly interact with adolescents (12 to 18 years old) including teachers, coaches, juvenile justice professionals, nurses and parents. The course teaches participants the risk factors and warning signs of a variety of mental health challenges common among adolescents, including anxiety, depression, psychosis, eating disorders, AD/HD, disruptive behavior disorders and substance use disorder. Participants do not learn to diagnose or how to provide any therapy or counseling. Rather, they learn a core ﬁvestep action plan to support an adolescent developing signs and symptoms of mental illness or in an emotional crisis. The class uses role-playing and simulations to demonstrate how to assess a mental health crisis; select interventions and provide initial help; and connect young people to professional, peer and self-help care. The fee is $10 (make check payable to ECPA AHEC), and includes all course materials, continental breakfast and lunch. The check should be mailed to ECPA AHEC, 662 Interchange Rd., Lehighton, PA 18235, or email kwerner@ecpaahec.org

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By CASS COLLINS

rt Peck was a practical man. When his Narrowsburg neighbors decided to build a library, Art and his wife Beth donated the building and a lot more. If he needed a clock or a boat or a rocking chair, he built one for himself, and a few more for his friends and family. A generous man, he helped others without fanfare, expecting only a simple thank-you in return. He was a mentor to many and his barn/workshop in the Narrowsburg Flats was always open for kibitzing, working or just watching Art build his newest project. He did love a practical joke now and then, like the time he sent his neighbors on the Flats (I was one of them) an official-looking letter mailed from Philadelphia warning us not to disturb the local eagle population. Some of us thought it had the mark of Art all over it. But he had no use for subterfuge when it came to his dealings with locals. Tom Coacci, who considers Art â&#x20AC;&#x153;like a father to me,â&#x20AC;? said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;You learn a lot about a fellow when youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re sitting out in a boat in the middle of the night freezing together.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Art was a good man,â&#x20AC;? says Tom. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Most people donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know how much good he did.â&#x20AC;? After Art died in 2014, the Narrowsburg Library board wanted to honor his memory with a garden. There was an unused spot on the grounds, a slope between the upper and lower level that could accommodate a small garden. Artâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s daughter Allison is a professional landscaper who â&#x20AC;&#x153;loves to solve a problemâ&#x20AC;? with her work. She knew at once when asked to plan the memorial garden that it would have to be â&#x20AC;&#x153;both handsome and practical, like my father.â&#x20AC;? The other requirement was that it be low-maintenance. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He and I

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The Art Peck Memorial Garden both talked about how when you plant a garden, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not the end, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just the beginning.â&#x20AC;? He lamented anything left untended. His own raspberry patch near the barn was well-protected from deer and birds with fencing and netting that Art assiduously reinforced. At the end of the season, he cut back the canes to encourage new growth in the spring. He poked fun at Allisonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s gardens, full of ornamentals, saying, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know why you plant anything if you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t eat it.â&#x20AC;? The specimens Allison chose for the library garden are all dwarf conifersâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;no disrespect to Artâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s stature intended, as he stood tall in most peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s eyes. But the dwarf varieties of conifers will grow well together, without one taking over the relatively small plot. They are also â&#x20AC;&#x153;deer and critter resistant,â&#x20AC;? Allison says, and have been largely damage-free since they were first planted. Beth visits the library almost as often as when she served on its board, and en-

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joys the many shades of green in the garden. And Allison says she was happy to â&#x20AC;&#x153;get it done when mother could enjoy itâ&#x20AC;? for many years to come. Last Christmas, when the garden was finished and a stone from a property belonging to the Peckâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s son Wayne was engraved, the family assembled, 27 of them including grand and great-grandchildren, to have an unveiling of the stone. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Dad didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t like a lot of fuss,â&#x20AC;? says Allison. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Four of the great grand-kids clambered around the little slope like mountain-goats,â&#x20AC;? she said, to reveal the marker. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want it to look like a tombstone,â&#x20AC;? says Beth. And with little fanfare, as he would have insisted, the Arthur W. Peck Memorial garden was officially installed. Even if you didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know Art, you can enjoy the benefits of his long and fruitful life by taking in this jewel-box of a garden next to the library he helped build in Narrowsburg.

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SUMMER PASTIMES ‘Working Conditions’ opens at Alliance NARROWSBURG, NY — “Working Conditions,” an exhibit of paintings by Carol Diamond, opens with a reception on Friday, June 3 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Delaware Arts Center’s Alliance Gallery, 37 Main St. The exhibit will be on view through June 25. With an innate feel for materials, Diamond treats her canvases as excavation sites, digging out abstract forms and Contributed photo riffing on medieval and baroque “Birth of Angels,” by Carol Diamond architecture. Her paintings contain layers of thick and thin oil paint, areas of rough brushwork and sections of scraped-off color. “Existential questions propel my art,” Diamond says. “I’m searching for a deeper understanding of the artist’s place in the universe. Working with concrete powder and medium, latex paint, shattered glass, and razor blades for incising, scraping, and gouging into the painted surface, I’m exploring formal relationships and their psychological implications.” Diamond (www.caroldiamond.com) has received numerous awards and honors, including a recent Pratt Institute Professional Development Grant, the Purchase Prize from the American Academy of Arts and Letter’s Invitational Exhibition, the National Academy Museum’s Edwin Palmer Prize and a Vermont Studio Center Residency. Gallery hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information visit delawarevalleyartsal liance.org or call 845/252-7576.

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At The Cooperage: an evening with two singer/songwriters HONESDALE, PA — Jeff Raught, born and bred in Honesdale, will return to The Cooperage on Saturday, June 4 at 7:30 p.m., along with singer/songwriter Jessica Smucker. Some would say that Raught is a remarkably comedic musician. Others, that he is a remarkably musical comedian. His performances combine humor, music, theatre and the telling of stories. Smucker is a published poet, and literature and creative writing have been a primary focus. Along the way she has dabbled in music, singing and playing the piano for fun, but recently she has turned more intently to the piano for inspiration and finds that songwriting has become an important means of expression. Visit www.thecooperageproject.org.

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PORT JERVIS, NY — The Port Jervis Free Library will host a concert featuring the String Trio of New York, an internationally known chamber jazz group of acoustic violin, guitar and bass, on Thursday, June 2 at 6:30 p.m. Critics have called the award-winning trio “one of the finest avant-garde chamber jazz groups around.” Since their founding in 1977, they have been regulars at jazz festivals such as Ravinia and Newport and have been featured on National Public Radio’s Weekend Edition and PRI’s International Concerts. This is a free program, made possible with public funds from the New York State Council on the Arts. For more information and to register call the Port Jervis Free Library at 845/856-7313.

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Game on: the 2016 Upper Delaware art season HOT PICKS

he first weekend of June is coming up, and that means that galleries all over the area are kicking off their summer seasons. There’s just too much happening to fit into our “Hot Picks” selections, so we’re just listing a couple here. For the rest, see Summer Pastimes on page 16 and below.

‘Fabrication and Figuration’ in the Loft

ARROWSBURG, NY — “Fabrication and Figuration,” an exhibit of sculpture and drawings by Honesdale-based artist Jeff George, opens with a reception on Friday, June 3 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Delaware Arts Center’s Loft Gallery, 37 Main St. The exhibit will be on view through June 25. Many of George’s sculptures are whimsical and humorous, taking common or familiar items and arranging them into new works that challenge most conventional thinking and ideas. His work (commissioned or non-commissioned) is usually a mix of materials: found objects, wood, steel, ceramics and glass. “I like creating work that people aren’t expecting to see in a gallery setting. Something that makes them stop and think for a minute, then crack a little smile.” George lives and works in Honesdale, PA, and has exhibited his work in group and solo shows throughout Pennsylvania. He had a solo exhibition at the Delaware Valley Arts Alliance in 2005. Gallery hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For Contributed photo more information call 845/252-7576 or Sculpture by Jeff George visit delawarevalleyartsalliance.org.

‘Quasi’ at the Elevator

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When a fire destroyed Titian’s work in a Dominican Friary, Paolo Veronese was asked to paint a replacement. He gladly complied, painting a fantasy version of the Last Supper. Veronese was paid for his efforts with an investigation by the Roman Catholic Inquisition.

‘Censored!’ SHOHOLA, PA — Throughout history, censorship has haunted the creative expression of men and women. Barryville Area Arts Association’s June “Censored!” exhibit offers up just a few of the great works of art that were thought offensive or subversive by censors. A free reception will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. on June 4 at the Artists Market Community Center, 114 Richardson Ave. There will be complimentary refreshments. In some cases the display is of the actual images banned, confiscated, or destroyed. Other cases show works of art altered by the censors—just to demonstrate their absurdity. Vatican censors painted clothes on the work of Michelangelo; Nazi censors confiscated artwork created by Jews; Stalin tried to erase his enemies from history by altering historical photos. Also on exhibit in a concurrent group show are local artists including Claudia Bocker, Linda Cobb, Rebecca Esposito, Judy Kirtley, Kate Rosalia Kozel, Stephanie McClure, Jane Polishook, Nick Roes, Anna Van Gaasbeek, Briana Woods and Elva Zingaro.

LIVINGSTON MANOR, NY — The Catskill Art Society presents “Quasi,” an exhibition featuring artwork by Fernando Colón-González, in the Elevator Gallery at the CAS Arts Center at 48 Main St., from June 4 through July 17. There will be an opening reception on Saturday, June 4 Contributed photo from 4 to 6 p.m. All Artwork by Fenando are welcome and Colón-González light refreshments will be served. “In my work, I avoid making specific reference to things in particular,” says artist Fernando Colón-González. “However, it happens involuntarily that I connect to images that are in our memory, then it’s up to the spectators to continue the journey.” Colón-Gonzalez was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico in 1966. He earned a Bachelor in Fine Arts from Escuela de Artes Plásticas in San Juan. From 1987 to 1991, he worked as gallery assistant in Galería Luigi Marrozzini in San Juan. In 1992 he relocated in New York City and in 2013 in Westchester, NY. The artist has exhibited in several venues around New York such as The Drawing Center, Howard Scott Gallery, Marta Cervera Gallery, Philippe Briet Gallery, and Nina Freudenheim Gallery. Gallery hours at the CAS Arts Center are Thursdays to Saturdays 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sundays 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Mondays 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The CAS Arts Center is wheelchair accessible. Visit www. catskillartsociety.org.

‘Bare Bones’ at Laundry King

IVINGSTON MANOR, NY — Local artists take a “bare bones” approach to the world around us in a new group show at the Laundry King, an alternative exhibit space of the Catskill Art Society located at 65 Main St. Curated by artists Elizabeth Ennis and Naomi Teppich, this exhibit features drawings, paintings, sculptures, a hand-made book and photographs by Robyn Almquist, Don Downs, Eva Drizhal, Elizabeth Ennis, Kathie Fitzgerald, Emanuelle Gauthier, Jan Harrison, Joanna Hartell, Lynne Mayocole, Lorena Salcedo-Watson, David Sandlin, Michael Staats and Naomi Teppich. The exhibit will be open on Saturdays and Sundays from 12 noon to 6 p.m., from Saturday, June 4 through Sunday, June 26. The opening reception is on Friday, June 3 Contributed photo from 5 to 8 p.m. For more informa“Little Gull 3,” by Lorena Salcedotion visit www.catskillartsociety. Watson org.

Indie film to be shot in Milford

Nat Osborn Band returns to Hawley

MILFORD, PA — Olive Gallagher, a native of Milford and president/CEO of Moonlight Man Productions, an indie film and television production company, is the screenwriter/director/producer of “Journeys,” an indie feature set for principal photography in Milford in September of 2017. The feature roles of Olive and Adalbert Hardwell will be played by Laila Robins and James Morrison respectively. “Once Laila read the script and felt compelled to play the role of Olive, she sent the script to her dear colleague, James Morrison, who, in turn, decided he simply had to be a part of things, too,” said Gallagher. “Journeys” takes place in 1949 and is based on a true story about Gallagher’s father, the late Sidney L. Krawitz, a highly respected attorney and past president of the Pennsylvania Bar Association, and a penniless woman named Olive who came to him to borrow $25 to bury her husband because she heard Sid was “an easy touch.” Laila Robins was most recently seen in Season 2 of the TNT series Murder in the First and Showtime’s Homeland as Martha Boyd, the smart, no-nonsense U.S. ambassador to Pakistan. She has also appeared in a wide variety of other film and TV roles. An actor of 40 plus years, James Morrison appeared in “Catch Me If You Can,” “Jarhead” and “ The Jazz Funeral” (an official selection of Dances with Films festival in L.A.), among other films, as well as in a variety of TV shows.

HAWLEY, PA — Dave Matthews Band opener and European touring band, The Nat Osborn Band (Quartet Version) returns to HarContributed photo mony Presents on Saturday, June 4 at Nat Osborn Band 8 p.m. “Described as ‘irresistible’ by Consequence of Sound, Nat Osborn ‘writes smart, punchy tunes that blend old-school Gershwin-era song craft with decidedly modern sensibilities.’ He mashes and stirs up styles like a chef mixing spices: a dash of funk here, a dollop of rock there and a sprinkling of reggae, all around a solid base of catchy songwriting. If Muse and Stevie Wonder could produce a child, that child would be Nat Osborn,” said 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. Shows start at 8 p.m. and end around 10 p.m. Audiences are encouraged to arrive early for preferred seating. Cocoon Coffee House caters snacks, coffee, wine and beer on-site prior to the shows and during intermission. Tickets cost from $20 to $23 depending on when purchased, and can be obtained either online at www.harmonypresents. com, or in person by visiting AMSkier Insurance at 209 Main St. For further questions or help getting tickets call 570/588-8077.

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IN MY HUMBLE OPINION

By Jonathan Charles Fox

Let them eat cake

like cake. Actually, if it’s sweet, I probably will like whatever it is. In point of fact, I completed yet another trip around the sun this past week, and there has been plenty of cake to go around. I’m not big on celebrating birthdays, but I’m thankful to have friends who care, and upon their insistence I have blown out the candles a few times over the last several days. My birthday has always been close to Memorial Day (sometimes even simultaneous), and as a kid, I naturally thought that all of the barbeques, celebrations, parades and general hoopla were all for my benefit. Nowadays, of course, I am aware of the solemnity of what this holiday means. But as a nation we have also turned it into a three-day weekend that ushers in the summer fun. We begin the season with the flying of the flag, acknowledging that so many have given so much on our behalf so we can enjoy the freedoms those brave men and women have fought to protect. For that, we thank you. Although loath to admit how many birthdays I’ve had (you’ll have to cut off my head and count the rings), I did have a friend (whom I’ve known since junior high) suggest she drive down from Groton, MA and spend a few days celebrating. “I’m sure you are crazy-busy,” my pal Lynne intoned, “but I see on Facebook that you’re building a fire pit, so I’ll be happy just hanging out by the fire. You don’t have to worry about entertaining me.” Although I did have a few things scheduled, even my editor (thank you!) suggested that I “take it easy and enjoy the time off,” so I did, making myself busy digging up rocks, clearing some of the woods on the property for safe fire gazing and playing outside, enjoying the amazing weather that has graced the Upper Delaware River region of late. After Lynne settled in, I suggested that she accompany me on Saturday to another celebration that has been years in the planning—the grand opening of the new Shawn M. “Jake” Sochinski Memorial Skate Park in Liberty, NY, and off we went. Pulling into the lot, I noticed a large crowd gathering to admire the new facility as kids (and adults) were already using their skateboards, pulling some wheelies on bikes. There was even a hover board skimming across the freshly poured cement. Town of Liberty Councilman Brian McPhillips was on hand for the opening day ceremony, and acknowledged that the park was more than 12 years in the making. “When I was running for office,” he told me, “a lot of people kept talking about the park and the difficulties they had encountered in making their dream a reality. I knew that in order for young people to believe that politicians can make a difference, that it was my duty to help.” Preparing to say a few words at the dedication, Gabby Rodriguez nodded enthusiastically. Along with scores of others, Rodriguez had been spearheading the issue and campaigning for the park for years. “It started when I was 13,” she told me. “I’m now 27. This is a dream come true. Shawn was a huge proponent, and we are honored to dedicate the park in his name. His spirit will live on here forever.” After a few words and acknowledgements of the local businesses and individuals who all contributed to making the skate park a reality, kids flocked to the pavement and enthusiastically showed me how it’s done. Even though I left my walker at home, I’m far too old and brittle to try using a skateboard. But following the emotional dedication ceremony, it was thrilling (IMHO) to see the kids finally have a place to call their own,

TRR photos by Jonathan Charles Fox

Just as the flowers begin to grow surrounding the Shawn M. “Jake” Sochinski Memorial Skate Park, the skateboard peeking out reminds visitors of the young man who was so influential in making the park a reality.

William Soule was one of the first to attempt one of the halfpipes at the new skate park in Liberty, NY last Saturday.

When asked to describe her feelings about the opening of the new skate park in Liberty, NY last Saturday, Gabby Rodriguez, who has been dreaming of this day since she was 13 years old, raised a hand in victory and said, “finally!” before kids and adults took to the pavement in celebration.

where they can gather and enjoy good clean fun in the great outdoors. I for one, believe in the youth of America and the new park is a perfect example of how, with perseverance, the system can actually work. I commend everyone involved. I didn’t know Shawn, but had a chance to speak with his sister Barbara, who was on hand for the ribbon-cutting, and she glowed with happiness, knowing that her brother had made a difference that will live on. It was nice to share a small slice of my life in the Catskills with an old (and I do mean old) friend, and as we made our way home, we reminisced and had a few laughs before making a fire and settling in for the rest of the celebratory weekend. Sighing with contentment, I surveyed the scene, patted the dog and uttered these words. “I’m not unhappy.” Lynne tossed a twig into the fire and smiled. “Now I’ve heard everything” she said. “Let them eat cake!”

My new fire pit is constructed and waiting to be lit. Maybe I should bake a cake!

NEW EXHIBIT “EARLY SULLIVAN COUNTY” Opening program, Sunday, June 12, 2 PM at SC Museum, Hurleyville (434 8044) Light Refreshments • Free Admission • Donations Welcome Grant support for this program from “Arts for Sullivan” administered by Delaware Valley Arts Alliance

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LIBERTY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; History writing workshop at Achieve Rehab and Nursing Facility, 170 Lake St., 6pm. Presented by Michael Zyskind. Meets the first Thursday of every month to discuss and write on a different historical event. Free, all are welcome. 845/292-4200.

Fri., Jun. 3 First Friday Networking Breakfast

ROCK HILL â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Sullivan County Chamber of Commerce networking breakfast at YMCA, 98 Wild Turnpike, 7:45-9am. Cost: $15 for members in advance, $20 for members at the door, $25 for non-members. Bring a food item. Call 845/791-4200 or email office@catskill.com.

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NARROWSBURG â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Two exhibits open at the Delaware Valley Arts Alliance gallery, 7-9pm. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Working Conditions,â&#x20AC;? paintings by Carol Diamond and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Fabrication and Figuration,â&#x20AC;? sculpture and drawings by Jeff George. On view through June 25. 845/252-7576.

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Gallery EVA group show

CALLICOON â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Artist group show â&#x20AC;&#x153;Variationsâ&#x20AC;? opens at Gallery EVA, 35 Lower Main St., 5-9pm. On display until June 30. Artists featured: Suzanah Hadorn, Ellany Gable, Nancy Wells, Carla Strozzieri, Hana Marritz, Zac Shavrick, Christine Stamos, Naomi Teppich, Carolyn Duke and Eva Drizhal. 845/887-3202.

Indoor ďŹ&#x201A;ea market & bake sale

HAWLEY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Hawley Firehouse, 9am3pm. Homemade baked goods. Benefits Hawley Fire Dept. Free admission. 570/290-1488 or 570/226-9820 or email hawleyfd@ptd.net.

Nat Osborn Band

HAWLEY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Nat Osborn Band at Harmony Presents at the Hawley Silk Mill, 8pm. This Brooklyn-based band takes elements of soul, funk, indie-rock and jazz. Tickets: $20 advance, $23 general. 570/588-8077.

Penny social

Bake, deli, and rummage sale

EQUINUNK â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Equinunk United Methodist Church, Lordville Road, will hold a bake, deli and rummage sale in the church basement, 12noon-3pm. Followed by a rummage sale (only) on Thursday, June 9 from 7-8:30pm and a bag sale on Saturday, June 11 from 9am1pm. 570/224-6361.

Banding, Bagels and Birds

LAKE ARIEL â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Peter Wulfhorst will lead a bird walk along the trails of Lacawac Sanctuary, 7-11am. Bagel breakfast. Join professors Meg Hatch and Robert Smith to check mist nets and observe bird banding. Cost: $15 non-members, $10 members. Registration required. 570/689-9494.

Barryville Farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Market

BARRYVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Barryville Farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Market at 3385 Rte. 97 (behind the River Market), Saturdays, 10am-1pm, rain or shine.

Birding for beginners

WURTSBORO â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Visit the Bashakill with naturalist Scott Graber, 8am. Binoculars, sturdy shoes required. Meet Haven Road, off Route 209 south of Wurtsboro. Sponsor: Basha Kill Area Association. Visit thebashakill.org.

Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Expo

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GLEN SPEY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The 8th annual Fun Fair at Kadampa Meditation Center New York, 11am-4pm. Admission and parking is free. Local artist vendors, flea market, food, music. Free guided meditation and temple tour, carnival games, bouncy tents, and more. 845/856-9000.

LONG EDDY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Penny social at the Long Eddy Firehouse, State Route 97. Doors open 5pm, calling starts 6:30pm. Special table, theme baskets, raffle, door prizes, 50/50. $1 admission includes refreshments. Proceeds benefit the Auxiliary of the Long Eddy Hose Company.

Plant and garden sale

HURLEYVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Friends of The Garden Sullivan County plant and garden sale at the Pickled Owl parking lot, 218 Main St., 10am-3pm. Annuals, perennials and veggie plants for sale, as well as garden tools and other garden essentials. 845/4343146 or 845/583-5437.

Plant swap & bake sale

NARROWSBURG â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Narrowsburg Beautification Groupâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s (NBG) annual event at the Mews on Main Street, 9am1pm. Bring plants to swap, or make a monetary donation to the NBG. Pick up labels at the library to ID your plants. 845/252-3864.

Rock Hill Farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Market

ROCK HILL â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Rock Hill Farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Market, 10amâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;1pm, every Saturday until September 24 at 223 Rock Hill Dr. Live music, events and educational activities.

Viking Dinner

ROCK HILL â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Free Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Expo at Nanaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s House Child Care Center Inc., 2-6pm. Introduction to science, technology, engineering, arts, math and music. 845/794-3826.

LACKAWAXEN â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Bernt Balchen Lodge, Sons of Norway holds annual Viking Dinner at the Lackawaxen Volunteer Firehouse, 6pm. Traditional Norwegian stuffed roast pork and more. Cost: $20 adult, $10 children under 12. 570/685-7086.

Exhibit â&#x20AC;&#x153;Censored!â&#x20AC;?

WJFF annual auction

SHOHOLA â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Barryville Area Arts Association opens exhibit â&#x20AC;&#x153;Censored!â&#x20AC;? at the Artists Market Community Center, 114 Richardson Ave., 4-6pm. Great works of art that were thought offensive or subversive by censors. Refreshments served.

JEFFERSONVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Auction at radio station WJFF, 11am-1pm preview, 1pm calling begins. Antiques, art, decorative items, kitchen wares, gardening equipment, small furnishings, electronics and more. 845/482-4141.

Yard and plant sale

YOUNGSVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Liberty Aglow Lighthouse annual yard and plant sale at the United Reform Church of Youngsville on Route 52, 9am-3pm.

Sun., Jun. 5 Blueberry pancake breakfast

LORDS VALLEY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Pancakes and more, 8am-12noon, Blooming Grove Fire Hall, 484 Rte. 739. Cost: adults $8, children (10 & under) $4, children (3 & under) free. Breakfast buffet: orange juice, blueberry or plain pancakes, French toast, scrambled eggs, hash browns, bacon, sausages, coffee or tea. Eat in or take out. 570/775-7355.

Literacy Volunteers Dinner

MONTICELLO â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Literacy Volunteers of Sullivan County holds its 18th annual Tutor-Student-Volunteer Recognition Dinner in the Community Room at the Monticello Fire Department. 845/794-0017.

Reptile/Amphibian Walk

WURTSBORO â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Frogs, newts, efts, salamanders and more at the Basha Kill, 10am. Led by herpetologist. Meet at Haven Road, off Route 209 south of Wurtsboro. Sponsor: Basha Kill Area Association. Visit: thebashakill.org.

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LIBERTY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Association Caregiver Support Group at Achieve Rehab & Nursing Facility, 170 Lake St., 6-7:30pm. Open to all caregivers/family members of people with Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s disease or related disorders. Refreshments served. 845/866-3247.

Monticello School music concert

MONTICELLO â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Monticello School District morning music students annual All-District Concert at the Arnold Packer Hughs Auditorium, 7pm. Performances by the 4th grade chorus, the 5th grade chorus, the 5th grade orchestra and the 5th grade band.

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SOUTH FALLSBURG â&#x20AC;&#x201D; â&#x20AC;&#x153;Harveyâ&#x20AC;? at the Rivoli Theatre, 8pm (also Sundays, 2pm). Elwood P. Dowd has an imaginary friend that only he can seeâ&#x20AC;Ś or can others also see him? Presented by the Sullivan County Dramatic Workshop. Buy tickets at scdw.net. 845/436-5336.

Spring dance performance

MONTICELLO â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Spring dance performance presented by Monticello High School Dance Department at the high school auditorium, 6:30pm. Free admission, donations appreciated. Presents class, student and guest choreography performed by all high school dance classes and Monticello Dance Company.

Stolen Jars at Harmony Presents

HAWLEY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Stolen Jars at Harmony Presents at the Hawley Silk Mill, 8pm. Inspired by acts as diverse as Sufjan Stevens, Elvis Costello and Dirty Projectors. Tickets: $19 advance, $22 general. 570/588-8077.

Sat., Jun. 11 Haley Reardon concert

HAWLEY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Haley Reardon at Harmony Presents at the Hawley Silk Mill, 8pm. Noted for her songwriting and engaging stage performance. Tickets: $17 advance, $20 general. 570/588-8077.

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Spring dance performance

MONTICELLO â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Spring dance performance at 1:30pm. See Fri., Jun 10 listing for details.

Tricky tray

WHITE LAKE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Tricky tray at White Lake Firehouse, 1596 S.R. 17B. Doors open, 5:30pm; calling at 7pm. Admission $1 donation. Many items and raffle prizes, including 32-inch flat-screen TV. Refreshments available. All proceeds benefit Sullivan & Orange Walk to End Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. 845/482-5430.

Trout Parade

Chorus concert at Wallenpaupack

HAWLEY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Wallenpaupack High School Chorus performs in the high school auditorium, 7pm. 570/226-4557.

LIVINGSTON MANOR â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Trout-themed parade starts at 1pm; festivities start at 11 a.m. and last all day long. Livingston Manor Trout Parade on Facebook.

Vegetable farm tour

Wurtsboro Art Alliance exhibit

NARROWSBURG â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Cornell Cooperative Extension/Sullivan County presents vegetable farm tour at Gorzynski Ornery Farm. Cost is $15 per person or $10 per enrollee. Register: 845/292-6180.

WURTSBORO â&#x20AC;&#x201D; June exhibit is themed â&#x20AC;&#x153;Living on the Earth.â&#x20AC;? Free opening reception with refreshments, 4-6pm. Runs through June 26, Saturdays and Sundays 12noon-4pm. waagallery.org.

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Sun., Jun. 12

Linda Zimmermann at library

PORT JERVIS â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Linda Zimmermann presents her new book, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mysterious Stone Sites in the Hudson Valley of New York and Northern New Jersey,â&#x20AC;? in the community room of the Port Jervis Free Library, 6:30-8pm. Free. Refreshments will be served. 845/856-7313 x 4.

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â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Picture Yourself(ie) in the 1930sâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;

GRAHAMSVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Opening reception for the new exhibition â&#x20AC;&#x153;Picture Yourself(ie) in the 1930sâ&#x20AC;? at Time and the Valleys Museum, 332 Main St. (Route 55), 2pm. Innovative and immersive exhibition where visitors can touch and interact with the entire exhibit. 845/985-7700.

20th annual Tractor Parade

WURTSBORO â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Public visioning workshop on Mamakating Comprehensive Plan at Town Hall, 2948 Rte. 209, 7pm. All are welcome. Refreshments served. www.mamakating.org.

CALLICOON â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Tractor parade 12noon3pm, chicken BBQ at Delaware Youth Center, collector Tractor Parade T-Shirts on sale in town and at the center. Callicoon Tractor Parade on Facebook.

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Service Directory

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

Air Conditioning

Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning

Exterminating

Plumbing & Heating

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BARRYVILLE EXTERMINATING SERVICE

GS PLUMBING & HEATING

Contractor

Gutters

LEWIS MECKLE CONSTRUCTION CORP.

BOB’S SEAMLESS GUTTERS

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

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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

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Painter

NARROWSBURG ELECTRIC

Blacktopping Lake Huntington, NY • 845-932-7829

CENTRAL BOILER E-CLASSIC

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SONNY'S SERVICE CENTER

ESSELMAN PAVING

Heating

MARHAREX STONE & LANDSCAPING

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

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Roofing STRAIT LINE ROOFING

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Stoves WOOD & COAL STOVES

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Swimming Pools CLEAR-RITE POOLS & SPAS, INC.

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ROOFING, SIDING SPECIALIST

Tree Service

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Septic Service ESSELMAN SEWER & DRAIN SERVICE

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Plumbing & Heating

SULLIVAN COUNTY SEPTIC SERVICE

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RILEYVILLE MINI STORAGE

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845-252-6672 • 570-729-7936

"The Drain Surgeon" Pumping - Drain Cleaning - Excavation Portable Restroom Rentals • High Pressure Jetting Ken Bloom, Pres. • 845-583-4064

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BLACK OAK TREE SERVICE

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GAEBEL’S TREE SERVICE

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

RTS TRUCK CENTER, INC 570-729-7636

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

Help Wanted Childcare workers Part-time Childcare workers needed. Must be 18 years or older, have experience in child care, with high school diploma or equivalent (minimum). Please fax resume or letter of interest to New Hope Manor, Barryville @ 845557-8884, or e-mail to nquezada@newhopemanor. orgFor information call Julissa @ 845-557-8353 Ext. 322, EOE

Auctions

Employment

SULLIVAN COUNTY REAL PROPERTY TAX FORECLOSURE AUCTION. 400+/- Properties June 8+9 @ 10AM. “Ramada Rock Hill”, Route 17, Exit 109. 800-243-0061 AAR, Inc. & HAR, Inc. Brochure: www.NYSAuctions.com

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Once you have Ànished reading The River Reporter, don’t throw it away. Find another use for it. It makes wonderful tablecloths for any occassion. After everyone is done eating, take the used newspaper to a recycling center near you.

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

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Bloomingburg LY LLC Arts of Org filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 2/29/16. Office in Sullivan Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served & shall mail process to Po Box 646, Bloomingburg, NY 12721. Purpose: General.

82 North St. LLC Arts of Org filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 3/7/16. Office in Sullivan Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served & shall mail process to 82 North St, Bloomingburg, NY 12721. Purpose: General.

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Delaware River Solar, LLC Arts of Org. filed SSNY 1/15/16. Office: Sullivan Co. SSNY design agent of LLC upon whom process may be served & mail to 1460 Broadway New York, NY 10036 General Purpose

Notice of Formation of 59 Greenfield Road LLC. Arts of Org. filed with New York Secy of State (SSNY) on 4/21/16. Office location: Sullivan County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 59 Greenfield Rd, Woodridge, NY 12789. Purpose: any lawful activity.

Autos’Trucks/Vans Donate your car to Wheels For Wishes, benefiting Make-A-Wish. We offer free towing and your donation is 100% tax deductible. Call 315-4000797 Today!

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LEGAL NOTICE COUNTY OF SULLIVAN For The: Airport Electric Vault &Lighting Improvements At Sullivan County International Airport Sullivan County, Bethel, New York (B-16-30) Sealed bids for the Airport Electric Vault & Lighting Improvements 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, Tuesday, June 21, 2016, 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”. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held at the Sullivan County International Airport on Tuesday, June 14, 2016 at 1:30 p.m. The Engineer and Owner will both be present at this time. The project generally consists of replacement of four existing airfield lighting regulators, associated components, and lighting control equipment. Work also includes replacement of airfield PAPI’s and REILs, and associated cables/conduits. Additionally a new backup generator will be installed and connected to airfield lighting circuits. A bid additive included consists of replacement of the existing runway edge lighting circuit and fixtures. 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, on June 3, 2016. 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

Legal Notice 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 non-conforming, non-responsive or conditional bids. Dated: May 31, 2016 ALEXANDER KING ENTERPRISES, LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 4/22/2016. Office in Sullivan Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 680 Route 211 East., Ste. 3B-108, Middletown, NY 10941. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. NOTICE OF FORMATION of limited liability company (LLC). Name: WH VENTURES LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 5/10/2016. Office location: Sullivan County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to: THE LLC 3611 14TH AVENUE, SUITE 603, BROOKLYN, NY 11218. Purpose: any lawful purpose At a Term, IAS Part ___ of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, held in and for the County of Sullivan, at 414 Broadway, Monticello, New York, 12701 on the 14 day of April 2016. P R E S E N T : Hon. Michael F. McGuire Justice LIMUD LEARNING CENTER OF CENTRAL JERSEY, INC. Index No.: 550-2016 Petitioner,ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE against SAMUEL GREENBERG, SHIRLEY GREENBERG,SHIRLEY GREENBERG, as Trustee, HAROLD GREENBERG, NORMAN GREENBERG, FRED KOSAK, LEON KOSAK, HERBERT KOSAK, HANNAH SILVERSTEIN, Hon. Michael F. McGuire, A J.S.C.Respondents. UPON the Notice of Verified Petition, the Verified Petition and all exhibits attached thereto, the Affirmation of Allen Major, Esq. andall exhibits attached thereto,and all prior papers and proceedings had herein, LET the Respondents, SAMUEL GREENBERG, SHIRLEY GREENBERG, SHIRLEY GREENBERG, as Trustee, HAROLD GREENBERG, NORMAN GREENBERG, FRED KOSAK, LEON KOSAK, HERBERT KOSAK and HANNAH SILVERSTEIN, show cause at IAS Part ___ of this Court, Courtroom ____, to be held and for the County of Sullivan, at the Courthouse located at 414 Broadway, Monticello, New York, on the 29th day of July, 2016 at 9:30 a.m., or as soon thereafter as counsel can be heard, why an Order should not be entered herein pursuant toRPAPL §§1921[2]and1501[4] canceling and discharging of record the mortgage dated January 7, 1969, and recorded in the office of the County Clerk, Sullivan County, on January 14, 1969 in Liber 744, Page 168 (the “Mortgage”), and directing the County Clerk, SullivanCounty,to mark the same upon his records as canceled and discharged, and further ordering and directing that the debt or other obligation secured by the Mortgage be canceled; and it is further

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OREDERED, that sufficient cause appearing therefore, let personal service of a copy of this Order, together with the papers on which it is based, upon Respondent Harold Greenberg, be deemed good and sufficient service; and publication of a copy of this Order, together with the Notice of Verified Petition, a brief statement of the nature of the action and the relief sought and a brief description of the real property at issue, upon all Respondents other than Harold Greenberg, in the following two newspapers: The River Reporter and Sullivan County Democrat least once in each of four successive weeks, be deemed good and sufficient service; and it is further OREDERED, that opposition papers, if any, be served such that same are received by Katlowitz & Associates, attorneys for Petitioner, no later than seven (7) days prior to the return date. E N T E R /S/ Michael F. McGuire, AJSC To:SAMUEL GREENBERG, SHIRLEY GREENBERG, SHIRLEY GREENBERG, as Trustee,NORMAN GREENBERG, FRED KOSAK, LEON KOSAK, HERBERT KOSAK,and HANNAH SILVERSTEIN NOTICE: This order to show cause is being served upon you pursuant to the order of the Hon. Michael F. McGuire, AJSC dated April 14, 2016. Notice, the nature if the action, the relief sought and a brief description of the real property at issue are: This is an action for an Order cancelling and discharging of record the mortgage dated January 7, 1969, and recorded in the office of the County Clerk, Sullivan County, on January 14, 1969 in Liber 744, Page 168 (the “Mortgage”), and directing the County Clerk, Sullivan County, to mark the same upon his records as canceled and discharged, and further ordering and directing that the debt or other obligation secured by the Mortgage be canceled. The real property which is the subject of this proceeding is described in the mortgage recorded in Sullivan County Clerk Mortgage Liber 744, Page 168 to which reference is made for a more particular description.

www.csarchpc.com Note: Examination by appointment only. Dodge Reports McGraw Hill Construction 800.393.6343 Syracuse Builders Exchange 6563 Ridings Road Syracuse, New York 13206 315.437.9936 www.syrabex.com Eastern Contractors Association, Inc. 6 Airline Drive Albany, NY 12205-1095 518.869.0961 www.easterncontractorsassn.org It is the intention of this Project to be both environmentally and fiscally conscious of paper use and consumption. Therefore, documents will be distributed as digital sets. Bidding Documents, Drawings, and Specifications, may be viewed online free of charge beginning May 19, 2016 at www.csarchplanroom. com or www.usinglesspaper.com under ‘Public Projects’, or electronically downloaded for a non-refundable charge of forty nine dollars ($49.00). Complete sets of Bidding Documents, Drawings, and Specifications, on compact disc (CD) may be obtained from REV, 330 Route 17A, Suite #2, Goshen, New York 10924 Tel: (877) 272-0216, upon depositing the sum of one hundred dollars ($100.00) for each combined set of documents. Checks or money orders shall be made payable to the Sullivan West Central School District. If so requested, the bidder can also receive a complete paper set of Bidding Documents, Drawings and Specifications, from REV, 330 Route 17A, Suite #2, Goshen, New York 10924 Tel: (877) 272-0216. It shall be sole responsibility of the bidder to pay for any paper or hardcopy set of the documents. Any Bidder requiring documents to be shipped shall make arrangements with the printer and pay for all packaging and shipping costs. All bid addenda will be transmitted to registered plan holders via email, and will be available on www. csarchplanroom.com and www.usinglesspaper.com . Each Bidder must deposit a Bid Security in the amount and form per the conditions provided in Instructions to Bidders. All Bids will remain subject to acceptance for forty-five (45) days after the Bid Opening. Owner may, in its sole discretion, release any Bid and return Bid Security prior to that date. A Pre-Bid Conference will be held at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, Thursday, May 26, 2016, at Sullivan West Elementary School, report to Main Lobby. Unless directed otherwise, immediately upon entering the building, report to the Main Office. Use this page to verify identification as a Bidder. Attendance of this meeting is requested as the Owner, Architect and consultants will be present to discuss the Project. Attendees should anticipate a Q & A session followed by a walkthrough of the Basement and Athletic Fields. The Architect will transmit to all listed Bidders record of Addenda in response to questions arising at the Conference. This project is publicly funded. The Bidders must comply with New York State Department of Labor Prevailing Wage Rate Schedule and conditions of employment. The School Board of Sullivan West Central School District reserves the right to waive any informalities or irregularities in the Bids received, or to reject all Bids without explanation. It is the intention of this Project to be both environmentally and fiscally conscious of paper use and consumption. Therefore, documents will be distributed as digital sets. Bidding Documents, Drawings, and Specifications, may be viewed online free of charge beginning May 19, 2016 at www.csarchplanroom. com or www.usinglesspaper.com under ‘Public Projects’, or electronically downloaded for a non-refundable charge of forty nine dollars ($49.00). Complete sets of Bidding Documents, Drawings, and Specifications, on compact disc (CD) may be obtained from REV, 330 Route 17A, Suite #2, Goshen, New York 10924 Tel: (877) 272-0216, upon depositing the sum of one hundred dollars ($100.00) for each combined set of documents. Checks or money orders shall be made payable to the Sullivan West Central School District. If so requested, the bidder can also receive a complete paper set of Bidding Documents,

Drawings and Specifications, from REV, 330 Route 17A, Suite #2, Goshen, New York 10924 Tel: (877) 272-0216. It shall be sole responsibility of the bidder to pay for any paper or hardcopy set of the documents. Any Bidder requiring documents to be shipped shall make arrangements with the printer and pay for all packaging and shipping costs. All bid addenda will be transmitted to registered plan holders via email, and will be available on www. csarchplanroom.com and www.usinglesspaper.com . Each Bidder must deposit a Bid Security in the amount and form per the conditions provided in Instructions to Bidders. All Bids will remain subject to acceptance for forty-five (45) days after the Bid Opening. Owner may, in its sole discretion, release any Bid and return Bid Security prior to that date. A Pre-Bid Conference will be held at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, Thursday, May 26, 2016, at Sullivan West Elementary School, report to Main Lobby. Unless directed otherwise, immediately upon entering the building, report to the Main Office. Use this page to verify identification as a Bidder. Attendance of this meeting is requested as the Owner, Architect and consultants will be present to discuss the Project. Attendees should anticipate a Q & A session followed by a walkthrough of the Basement and Athletic Fields. The Architect will transmit to all listed Bidders record of Addenda in response to questions arising at the Conference. This project is publicly funded. The Bidders must comply with New York State Department of Labor Prevailing Wage Rate Schedule and conditions of employment. The School Board of Sullivan West Central School District reserves the right to waive any informalities or irregularities in the Bids received, or to reject all Bids without explanation. By Order Of: Sullivan West Central School District DATED: May 25, 2016 Margaret L. Luty, District Clerk

Notice of Formation of 82 Gelston Avenue LLC. Arts of Org. filed with New York Secy of State (SSNY) on 4/21/16. Office location: Sullivan County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 59 Greenfield Rd, Woodridge, NY 12789. Purpose: any lawful activity. ADVERTISEMENT FOR BID - Elementary School Fuel Oil Tank Replacement The Owner, the Sullivan West Central School District, will receive separate sealed bids to furnish materials and labor to complete work indicated in the construction documents for Sullivan West CSD – Elementary School Fuel Oil Tank Replacement. Each bid shall be on a stipulated sum basis for the following contract(s): Contract No. 02C – General Construction (GC) Bids shall not include New York State sales and compensating use taxes on materials and supplies incorporated into the Work, the Owner being exempt there from. Two copies of sealed bids will be received until 3:00 PM Eastern Standard Time on Wednesday, June 8, 2016 at Sullivan West Elementary School. Bids shall be delivered attention to Mrs. Margaret L. Luty, District Clerk. Bids received after this time will not be accepted and returned to the Bidder unopened. Bids will be opened publicly and read aloud after specified receipt time. All interested parties are invited to attend. Bidding/Contract Document drawings and specifications may be examined on and after May 19, 2016 free of charge at the following locations: Sullivan West Central School District 33 Schoolhouse Road Jeffersonville, NY 12748 845.482.4610 Note: Examination by appointment only. CSArch, P.C. 40 Beaver Street Albany, New York 12207-1511 518.463.8068

357 HAMILTON AVENUE EQUITIES LLC. Art. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 05/20/16. Office: Sullivan County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, 51 Redwood Lane, Swan Lake, NY 12783. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. Notice of Formation of a Limited Liability Company The name of the limited liability company is: UPSTATE LOCATIONS, LLC Articles of Organization were filed with the New York Secretary of State’s office on : 1/28/16 The County in which the Office is to be located: SULLIVAN COUNTY. The New York Secretary of State is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The address to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC is : 39 DEEP HOLLOW HILL ROAD NARROWSBURG NY 12764 NOTICE OF FORMATION of limited liability company (LLC). Name: RS HEIGHTS LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 5/16/2016. Office location: Sullivan County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to: THE LLC 3611 14TH AVENUE, SUITE 603, BROOKLYN, NY 11218. Purpose: any lawful purpose. 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 17, 2016 at which time the bids will be publicly opened and read. Stone and Gravel (B-16-32) 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: June 3, 2016

Legal Notice The name of the LLC is: craftSoft Consulting, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) office on: February 22, 2016. The County in which the Office is to be located: Sullivan. United States Corporation Agents, Inc. is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The address to which the SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC is: C/O United States Corporation Agents, Inc. 7014 13th Ave Suite 202 Brooklyn, NY 11228. Purpose: any lawful activity. NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Name: White Glen LLC Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State on April 28, 2016 Office Location: Sullivan County Secretary of State of the State of New York is designated as an agent of the LLC upon who process against it may be served. The post office address to which the Secretary of State shall mail process is: 317 Quincy Street, Apt.#1, Brooklyn, NY 11216 Purpose: any lawful purpose. Notice of Formation of 153 Blackford Avenue LLC. Arts of Org. filed with New York Secy of State (SSNY) on 4/21/16. Office location: Sullivan County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 59 Greenfield Rd, Woodridge, NY 12789. Purpose: any lawful activity. HOSCH, LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 4/7/2016. Office in Sullivan Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 333 East Linden Ave., Englewood, NJ 07631. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. Principal business location: Vacation Village, Old State Hwy 52, Unit A3, Loch Sheldrake, NY 12759. OPA Health Consulting LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 5/27/16. Office location: Sullivan. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC, 189 S. Woods Dr., Unit E10, Monticello, NY 12701. General purpose. SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF SULLIVAN Plaintiff designates SULLIVAN as the place of trial situs of the real property. SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS Mortgaged Premises: 36 WALDEMERE ROAD TOWN OF ROCKLAND, NY 12758 Section: 44 Block: 1 Lot: 12.2 INDEX NO. 1887/2015 HSBC BANK USA NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR ACE SECURITIES CORP. HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST SERIES 2006-OP1, Plaintiff, vs. PETER SWERSEY, if living, and if he be dead, any and all persons unknown to plaintiff, claiming, or who may claim to have an interest in, or general or specific lien upon the real property described in this action; such unknown persons being herein generally described and intended to be included in the following designation, namely: the wife, widow, husband, widower, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors, and assignees of such deceased, any and all persons deriving interest in or lien upon, or title to said real property by, through or under them, or either of them, and their respective wives, widows, husbands, widowers, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors and assigns, all of whom and whose names, except as stated, are unknown to plaintiff; PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, “JOHN DOE #1” through “JOHN DOE #12,” the last twelve names being fictitious and unknown to plaintiff,

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the persons or parties intended being the tenants, occupants, persons or corporations, if any, having or claiming an interest in or lien upon the premises, described in the complaint, Defendants. To the above named Defendants YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the complaint in this action and to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the complaint is not served with this summons, to serve a notice of appearance on the Plaintiff’s Attorney within 20 days after the service of this summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within 30 days after the service is complete if this summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York) in the event the United States of America is made a party defendant, the time to answer for the said United States of America shall not expire until (60) days after service of the Summons; and in case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the complaint. NOTICE OF NATURE OF ACTION AND RELIEF SOUGHT THE OBJECT of the above caption action is to foreclose a Mortgage to secure the sum of $104,400.00 and interest, recorded on February 24, 2006, at Liber 3118 Page 290, of the Public Records of SULLIVAN County, New York, covering premises known as 36 WALDEMERE ROAD TOWN OF ROCKLAND, NY 12758. The relief sought in the within action is a final judgment directing the sale of the premises described above to satisfy the debt secured by the Mortgage described above. SULLIVAN County is designated as the place of trial because the real property affected by this action is located in said county. NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to the mortgage company will not stop the foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. Dated: April 19, 2016 RAS BORISKIN, LLC

Road, Forestburgh, NY 12777 Section: 8 Block: 1 Lot: 1.5 ALL that certain plot, piece or parcel of land situate lying and being in the Town of Forestburgh, County of Sullivan, State of New York shown and designated as Lot No. 3 on certain map entitled, Final Map of Autumn Winds Subdivision prepared for William J. Rieber, Sr., at al, Town of Forestburgh, Sullivan County, New York”, which map was approved by the Planning Board of the Town of Forestburgh on September 23, 1986 and filed in the Sullivan County Clerk`s Office of October 20, 1986, as Map No. 4-191, said premises being sold and conveyed subject to the restrictions and limitations on the aforesaid filed map and to highway dedications of record. As more particularly described in the judgment of foreclosure and sale. Sold subject to all of the terms and conditions contained in said judgment and terms of sale. Approximate amount of judgment $355,408.66 plus interest and costs. INDEX NO. 741-09 Scott A. Russell, Esq., REFEREE

4201 Ft Hamilton LLC Arts of Org filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 2/12/16. Office in Sullivan Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served & shall mail process to 72 Middleton St, Brooklyn, NY 11206. Purpose: General. RICHARDSON DEVELOPMENT LLC Art. Of Org. Filed Sec. of State of NY 5/10/2016. Off. Loc.: Sullivan Co. SSNY designated as agent upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY to mail copy of process to The LLC, PO Box 1000, Woodbury, NY 11797. Purpose: Any lawful act or activity. NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT: SULLIVAN COUNTY U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDERS OF THE ADJUSTABLE RATE MORTGAGE TRUST 2007-1, ADJUSTABLE RATE MORTGAGE-BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-1; Plaintiff(s) vs. WILLIAM MCCREARY; et al; Defendant(s) Attorney (s) for Plaintiff (s): ROSICKI, ROSICKI & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 2 Summit Court, Suite 301, Fishkill, New York, 12524, 845.897.1600 Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale granted herein on or about November 18, 2014, I will sell at Public Auction to the highest bidder at Lobby of Sullivan County Courthouse. On June 17, 2016 at 9:30 am. Premises known as 1486 Cold Spring

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FREMONT YOUTH FOOTBALL 4th ANNUAL

GOLF TOURNAMENT Go Red Dogs!!

Sunday, July 10, 2016 At Tennanah Lake Golf & Tennis Club Roscoe, NY 12776 Registration starts at 12:00 Putting Contest 12:30-1:00 Shot Gun Start at 1:00 Buffet Dinner & awards at 5:00

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Hub Explorers at the Basha Kill WURTSBORO, NY — The Hub Explorers at the Port Jervis Free Library plan a trip to the Basha Kill on Saturday, June 11. They will gather at the Basha Kill Boat Launch on South Road between Westbrookville and Wurtsboro. South Road runs parallel to Route 209, only on the East side of the Basha Kill. Guide Mike Medley, outdoor educator for the Basha Kill Area Association, will meet participants at the boat launch. The Basha Kill is one of the most spec-

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Town of Tusten Clean Up Day June 18 Sponsored by the Sullivan County Legislature Clean Up Day will be held: June 18 from 9am – 2pm at the Tusten Highway Barn on Rt. 97 in the area of the old transfer station. Rules are as follows: Materials must be separated into the following categories: a) Appliances & Scrap Metal (washers, dryers, stoves, water heaters, pipes, etc.) b) Construction & Demolition Debris & Bulky Wastes (furniture, mattresses, carpets, etc.) One pickup truck per household is allowed. Tusten residents only.

NARROWSBURG, NY — Joanne Letendre sent us these photos and gave us the story of how she captured them: “Sitting in our living room one day, we saw these big birds fly by, followed by the sound of hooting back and forth. Knowing that there was a tree near our house with a hole in it, I decided to go and check it out. Well, there, perched on the edge of the hole, was the owl. A few weeks later I checked the hole again and there was a young one sitting there watching me. What a beautiful sight!”

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

tacular wetlands in northeastern United States. The 2,400-plus-acre Wildlife Management Area is a bird conservatory and overflows with flora and fauna. It is home to eagles, herons, moorhens, osprey, ancient bowfins, bass, damselflies, butterflies, muskrats, beavers and turtles. Over 200 bird species have been documented here. Bring your own kayak (or canoe) and binoculars (camera and insect repellent also recommended). After a leisurely

paddle of about two hours with the time spent exploring and observing nature with Medley, participants will return to the boat launch, concluding the free program. For those interested, the Basha Kill Vineyard and Winery is across the street from the boat launch where food and beverage is available for purchase and music provided for your listening pleasure. Registration is required. Call 845/772-7586, or email thehub@portjervislibrary.org.

Banding, bagels and birds LAKE ARIEL, PA — Join university professors Meg Hatch and Robert Smith to check mist nets and observe bird banding on Saturday, June 4 from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Lacawac Sanctuary. After a bagel breakfast, Peter Wulf horst will lead a bird walk along the trails of the sanctuary. Dress for the weather and wear sturdy footwear. The cost is $15 for nonmembers; $10 when you present your Lacawac membership card. Preregistration

is required. Email info@lacawac.org or call 570/689.9494. Lacawac Sanctuary and Field Station is a nature preserve, biological research station and environmental education center located in the Pocono Mountains of Northeastern Pennsylvania. Its 545 acres include the near-pristine glacial Lake Lacawac (a National Nature Landmark) and its watershed, bogs, forests with hiking trails and a great camp listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Visit www.lacawac.org.

SOUNDINGS: taking the pulse of the Upper Delaware Watershed High gage mark, feet 5/25 5/26 5/27 5/28 5/29 5/30 5/31

3.47 3.43 3.41 3.48 3.46 3.42 3.40

High water temperature °F 5/25 5/26 5/27 5/28 5/29 5/30 5/31

70.70 72.14 75.74 79.16 80.24 79.70 78.44

Actual and avg. precipitation NYC watershed

Reservoir levels May 31, 2016 Cannonsville: 99.6% Pepacton: 99.3% Neversink: 99% Total: 98.9% Normal Total: 98.2% Total in 2015: 96.7%

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THE RIVER REPORTER

Natural wellness

RIVER TALK

By Sandy Long

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verybody needs beauty as well as bread, places to play in and pray in, where nature may heal and give strength to body and soul,” asserted author, naturalist and conservationist John Muir. Although Muir died in 1914, his legacy continues to influence and inspire us today. Two interesting programs that target nature as healer of body, mind and spirit will take place in June. Lacawac Sanctuary in Lake Ariel, PA will offer Wellness in Nature on June 26, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ($25 for members; $30 for non-members). Workshops on the science of self-healing are aimed at helping participants reconnect with nature and self through yoga, meditation, and knowledge of edible plants and medicinal herbs, as well as teaching about healthy, locallysourced food. Register by June 22 at www.lacawac.org/communityprograms.html. Lacawac also has upcoming programs on birds, bats, whitetailed deer and gypsy moths.

TRR photos by Sandy Long

“Forest bathing” is increasingly recognized as an effective practice for restoring or enhancing one’s health. Walking along a forested path can calm the mind, refresh the body and reduce the effects of stress.

Tune in to the presence of woodland plants like wild geranium and other regional flora, while experiencing your own spring tune-up. A medicinal plants walk with Nathaniel Whitmore is part of a day-long workshop being offered by Lacawac Sanctuary in June, along with Ayurveda by Sheela Porter-Smith, yoga by Roots Yoga and food by The Anthill Farm.

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Meanwhile, the Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC) inside the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area in Dingmans Ferry, PA is hosting “Active Adventures: Find Your Path to Wellness” on June 11 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Described as an introduction to meditation and mindfulness, it is an opportunity for participants to explore techniques to be more present every day, including mindful eating, visualization and quieting the mind, as well as the power of cultivating awareness through being in nature. Better focus, less stress and improving the quality of communication and relationships are several goals of the workshop, which includes lunch and a hike on one of PEEC’s trails. There is no charge, thanks to funding provided by the National Park Foundation. Make your reservation through peec@peec. org or www.peec.org or call 570/828-2319.