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EPA says farming is exempt By FRITZ MAYER

ASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on May 27 formally adopted the final rule on the definition of “Waters of the United States” that are protected by the Clean Water Act (CWA). According to a press release from EPA, “The rule ensures that waters protected under the Clean Water Act are more precisely defined and predictably determined, making permitting less costly, easier, and faster for businesses and industry. The rule is grounded in law and the latest science, and is shaped by public input. The rule does not create any new permitting requirements for agriculture and maintains all previous exemptions and exclusions.” The rule expands the jurisdiction of the EPA and the CWA to ponds, streams and in some cases ditches, but only if those are “ditches that are constructed out of streams or function like streams and can carry pollution downstream. So ditches that are not constructed in streams and that flow only when it rains, are not covered.” Still, that level of authority bothers a lot of people, especially those in farm organizations, who don’t believe the EPA’s claims that this will not result in more regulation of farming. The New York Farm Bureau (NYFB) issued a statement saying its members oppose the rule “because of the potential regulatory overreach that will allow for federal control over land that is typically dry. Clean water has always been a priority and necessity for farmers, but we are concerned that the rule will strip property owners of long-held land rights.” The Pennsylvania Farm Bureau (PFB) also opposed the rule, and supports a measure passed in the House of Representatives in Washington that would require the EPA and the Army Corps of Engineers (ACE), to withdraw the rule. PFB President Rick Ebert made the statement, Continued on page 3

CURRENTS: Moran intrigues

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A rider coaxes his horse through an obstacle outfitted with flexible tubes, through which many of the horses refused to go.

By FRITZ MAYER

EFFERSONVILLE, NY — Some 50 riders competed in the Cowboy Challenge held on May 23 in Jeffersonville at Stone Wall Farms, opened to the public by Ed and Barbara Moran in 1993. The event is a chance for riders to show off their skills working with their horse as a team to overcome obstacles and in some cases complete certain tasks. Some of the obstacles don’t seem to bother the horses too much, but others take quite a bit of convincing, and if the horse doesn’t complete the obstacle within a set amount of time, a signal is sounded and the rider moves on. Points are awarded for completing the obstacles and doing so in good time. During the time this reporter was observing the contest, the only rider to convince her horse

to climb up onto a truck tire filled with sand was the Moran’s daughter, Emma, riding a horse named Hawk. The event brought contestants and their mounts from far and wide, to match their equine skills against their peers. The event also raised money for the Ride 2 Survive – Sullivan County, which is a community-based organization whose mission is to assist with transportation expenses for Sullivan County residents who have been diagnosed with cancer and are under the care of an oncologist. The Cowboy Challenge participants raised some $900 for the organization. Go to www.riverreporter.com to view a brief video of a couple of the riders.

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CURRENTS: All aboard Stourbridge is back

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IN BRIEF

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Nancy Feldman Taxin holds a flyer with a picture of her sister Judy Feldman, who was killed in a hit-and-run accident in 2013.

Family seeks hitand-run driver Incident from 2013 resulted in death By FRITZ MAYER

ALLICOON, NY — Judy Feldman, who owned a home in Long Eddy, was struck by a hit-and-run driver on Bridge Street on July 29, 2013 at about 4:15 p.m. She suffered a traumatic brain injury and died fiveand-a-half months later from her injuries. Feldman had been a journalist for Money Magazine. On May 30, Feldman’s sister Nancy Feldman Taxin and five other relatives travelled from Westchester to Callicoon to take part in an effort to alert the public that the driver has not yet been identified or come forward. The family was joined by Feldman’s boyfriend, Bill Polyn. Taxin and the others created a plan to hand out flyers, and were aided in their effort by state police. “We decided to post a reward, and we asked the police if it was a good time to do that, and they agreed. So we’ve been working together.” The amount of the reward has not yet been made public. Taxin said, “The effort is to try to remind people who may have forgotten about the accident, which ultimately took Judy’s life.” The family hopes to see someone’s memory gets jogged about what may have happened, or maybe someone will remember hearing something. People can call the New York State Police anonymously, if necessary, to provide information at 845/292-6600 and talk to investigator Jeff Dalton or investigator David Myers. Because it’s an ongoing investigation, police aren’t releasing any information they might have, and Taxin said the family respects that. The family gathered at the bank next to the crosswalk across Bridge Street, where the accident occurred nearly two years earlier. Taxin said, “It’s frustrating and sad that someone would do that [what the unidentified driver did] and not step up to the plate.” After handing out the flyers, Taxin wrote in an email, “We were able to put up lots of flyers today and people were so caring and responsive.”

Peifer, and Brown announce grants for Pike County projects

NY Assembly passes breastfeeding bill

HARRISBURG, PA — Reps. Mike Peifer and Rosemary M. Brown announced this week that five area projects in Pike County have been chosen to receive state grants through the Pennsylvania Commonwealth Finance Authority’s (CFA) Local Share Account (LSA) program. “These grants will have a positive impact on our community,” Peifer said. “Congratulations to all recipients.” The following projects will receive LSA program funding: Pike County Courthouse project will receive $500,000 to help pay for additions including a 30,000-square-ft. full basement, internal and external upgrades, new restroom facilities; Greene Township will receive $67,325 to cover engineering and construction costs to build a salt and cinder shed; Bushkill Fire Company in Lehman Township will receive $65,125 to purchase new firefighting turnout gear and a new heat camera; Pennsylvania Avenue Revitalization in Matamoras will receive $225,000 for the second phase of the Pennsylvania Avenue Revitalization project, which includes new sidewalks, curbs and proper lighting, as well as the planting of trees; American Legion of Pike County will receive $18,000 to assist with a roof replacement project. LSA funds may be used for economic development, community development and public interest projects in several counties including Pike and Wayne.

ALBANY, NY — Assemblywoman Aileen Gunther announced unanimous passage of legislation amending the Breastfeeding Mothers’ Bill of Rights on June 1. The legislation that originally created the Breastfeeding Mothers’ Bill of Rights, also carried by Gunther, was signed into law in 2009. The amendment requires the inclusion of language informing breastfeeding mothers that New York State Labor Law allows them the opportunity to take “reasonable unpaid breaks at work” to pump breast milk for up to three years after childbirth and requires employers to make “reasonable efforts” to provide a place where breast milk can be expressed in privacy. “Without question, breastfeeding is the healthiest, safest, and best choice for babies and mothers,” said Gunther. “It’s important that breastfeeding women know what their rights are and are afforded every opportunity to continue to breastfeed after they’ve returned to work.” The legislation is sponsored in the Senate by Sen. Kemp Hannon.

House unanimously says ‘no’ to Wolf budget HARRISBURG, PA — The House voted unanimously on June 1 in favor of an amendment that rejected Gov. Tom Wolf’s budget proposal, which would raise income and sales taxes and reduce property taxes. Rep. Seth Grove, who authored the amendment, said, “The tax increases proposed by the new governor earlier this year are so unpopular that every member present voted against it today. With increases proposed for the income tax and the sales tax on a host of other products and services, Pennsylvanians cannot afford another $12.7 billion in new taxes over the next two years.” Wolf inherited a $2.5 billion budget gap, and the new budget is due by the end of June, but many analysts believe the budget will be late this year because of differences between Wolf, a Democrat, and the Republicancontrolled House and Senate.

Income inequality study proposed for Pennsylvania HARRISBURG, PA — State Reps. Peter Schweyer and Mike Schlossberg have introduced a resolution that would examine the imbalance of income and the factors that contribute to it in Pennsylvania. House Resolution 326 would direct the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to conduct a study on income inequality in the commonwealth. The study would include factors that have contributed to the increase in income inequality over the last several decades, gender differences in education levels and occupations and how they contribute to the gender wage gap, comparing wages for working minorities and working non-minorities with the same level of education, comparing wages for minority women and non-minority women with the same level of education, and comparing wages for men and women in femaledominated, gender-balanced and male-dominated occupations. “We can only begin fixing a problem by fully understanding it,” Schweyer said. “There have been concerns over the issue from business, community and economic leaders and faith-based communities in my district, so we really need to get our arms around it.” MEMBER NYPA • MEMBER NNA

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No swimming in Port Jervis

FARM GROUPS Continued from page 1

“Farmers could be forced to obtain an expensive federal permit for routine tasks such as installing a fence near a ditch, or if water collects on a farm field after a heavy rainstorm.” That contradicts information from the EPA, which says, “The final rule specifically recognizes the vital role that U.S. agriculture serves in providing food, fuel, and fiber at home and around the world. The rule does not create any new permitting requirements for America’s farmers. Activities like planting, harvesting, and moving livestock have long been exempt from Clean Water Act regulation, and the Clean Water Rule preserves those exemptions.” There are also disagreements about whether EPA seriously considered the public comments it received. The release from NYFB said the organization “has serious concerns that the EPA has failed to take into consideration the thousands of comments from farmers, business owners, and property owners, who feel this rule would add unnecessary burdens on their land. EPA would have accomplished much more working with farmers than just brushing their legitimate concerns aside.” On the other side of that question is John Crabtree of the Center for Rural Affairs. He said, “The EPA and ACE did as promised, they considered the more than one million comments that they received on the rule, they addressed concerns, refined and improved the rule. We are encouraged by the refinements and clarifications that EPA and the ACE have undertaken in this process, and encouraged to see better Clean Water Act enforcement poised to move forward.” Environmental groups were largely supportive of the rule. Michael Brune, executive director or Sierra Club, said, “This vital safeguard puts an end to over a decade of polluters taking advantage of muddled law by restoring the Clean Water Act and putting the health of our communities and families first. Millions of Americans can now rest assured that their drinking water will be safer and the clean water we rely on to support recreation and business will be preserved. This is a huge step in the right direction for our environment and economy.” Hydraulic fracturing, which was exempted from the Clean Water Act by the Energy Act of 2005, is still exempt.

By ANYA TIKKA

ORT JERVIS, NY — Port Jervis residents will be without access to public swimming this summer. Mayor Kelly Decker reported West End Beach will only open for river access for boating this season, and the riverside can be used for picnics, or general enjoyment, but no swimming will be allowed. In addition, West End Beach will be renamed West End Park and Recreation Area. In a Facebook posting, he explained the city’s reasons for the decision, which will affect many residents. The city is simply not in a position to keep the beach open due to the cost, Decker explained. He wrote, “None of the council wanted to see the beach closed down.” A major factor in the decision to close the beach was the insurance company’s note saying a “swim at your own risk” sign wouldn’t be enough to keep it open. “Our insurance company told us that we must put “Prohibited Swimming” signs if there are no lifeguards on duty; thus the name change. It doesn’t mean it can’t ever

go back,” Decker said in response to questions from residents at the council meeting on May 26. Decker said that lifeguard salaries, the cost of the sand that needs to be imported yearly, the ropes in the water that have to be placed and removed, and the cleanup that sometimes takes an entire crew a day made the upkeep costs of keeping the beach open too high. He referred to the city budget, which is tight, and reminded residents that city taxes have stayed the same for eight years, with no increase, and now the impact is catching up. Kelly said the priorities are: “Programs that need to be sustained as well as salaries and benefits that continue to rise with no aid from the county, state or federal government.” He explained that unless the city can bring more business and people in to raise more taxes, the beach could be closed for a long time, and added that the White Water Park project and hiking and biking trails in the works will bring in tourist dollars, if realized. During public comment, landlords spoke

to bring attention to a problem with some multi-family buildings and absent landlords who don’t look after their buildings or rein in tenants when complaints arise. Among them was Ted Kowinsky, who lives near a building on Seward Street with four apartments. He said the landlord has been approached often, but takes no action. Kowinsky said he and the neighbors, who have formed a 29-person strong neighborhood watch, will “take the next step” unless the landlord comes to the table to negotiate. He said that the building is full of youngsters day and night who call obscenities from the porches, that there are drugs, and that the kids are a general nuisance, resulting in constant police calls. He said the police and the city have been helpful, but so far there has not been progress with the landlord. Other landlords again raised questions about the flat sewer fees. Wayne Kidney said it was unfair to landlords who have several units. They are forced to raise rents although their tenants can’t afford the higher costs, he reported.

Ripple effect of Livingston Manor overdose Heroin worth $5 million seized By FRITZ MAYER

EGION — Police officials on May 28 arrested five people in New York City involved in a drug ring operation that stretched from Long Island to Livingston Manor. Officials seized $5 million worth of heroin (over 26 pounds) and $115,000 in cash and two guns. The operation was sparked by an overdose death in Livingston Manor two years ago, which prompted Sullivan County Sheriff Mike Schiff to track down the dealer with the help of multiple agencies and officials. At the beginning of the investigation, members of the Drug Enforcement Agency’s Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Strike Force (OCDESF), Group Z-41, and the Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office pursued leads connected to the overdose death. Sullivan County, like communities over much of the state, has experienced a steep rise in heroin overdoses, along with an increase in burglaries and related crimes. After the Livingston Manor death, Schiff decided to address the problem at its source, which was the Bronx and Washington Heights. The investigation ultimately led to the identification of a wholesale drug organization. The drug group supplied local dealers in New York City and Upstate New York counties, including Westchester, Orange, Sullivan and Albany, as well as Long Island. Working together, multiple law enforcement agencies from the local, state and federal level, tracked the heroin supply chain from distributors of glassine bags of heroin upstate to the group in the Bronx and Washington Heights headed by Orlando Rosario-Concepcion. Agents and investigators identified active heroin mill locations, including the mill at 238 West 238th St., Apt. 25 in the Bronx, which churned out tens of thousands of individual dose glassine envelopes at a time.

On May 28, agents entered the apartment and interrupted workers in the act of packaging heroin into individual dose glassine envelopes. Thousands of filled glassine envelopes of heroin and quantities of the drug in loose powder form were recovered, along with all of the equipment and paraphernalia necessary to operate the mill, such as empty glassine envelopes, scales and grinders. Simultaneously, agents and investigators outside the fifth story apartment observed heroin being thrown out of a window. Two of the dealers then climbed out of another window onto a fire escape. One broke into a neighboring apartment from the fire escape during the unsuccessful attempt at flight. Both men were immediately apprehended. A second court-authorized search conducted at a related residence at 20 Laurel Hill Terrace, Apt. 3K, in Manhattan yielded approximately 11 kilograms of heroin (over 24 lbs.) Four kilograms were in uncut brick form and seven kilograms had already been packaged into glassine envelopes. Agents and investigators also searched the Paterson, NJ home of Rosario-Concepcion located at 140 Belmont Ave., and recovered approximately $100,000 as well as a loaded handgun. Further, a Long Island warrant location at 1423 Chicago Ave., Bayshore, yielded approximately $15,000 cash, 5,000 glassine bags of heroin and a rifle. Rosario-Concepcion was arrested along with associates Rodolofo Abreu-Crisotomo, Jonathan Almonte, Jean Carlos Rosario-Ortiz and Deckson Holguin Rosario. Schiff said, “Our preliminary investigation revealed that drug dealers from the Bronx were driving all the way up to the rural areas of Sullivan County to peddle their poison to our children. Once we pinpointed the source, we called for assistance.” Sullivan County Coroner Alan Kesten brought the problem to Sheriff Schiff’s attention two years ago when he compiled statistics that showed that deaths from heroin overdoses in the county were exploding.

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Lackawaxen supervisor to sign checks By VERA MORET

ACKAWAXEN, PA — At the May 20 board of supervisors meeting in Lackawaxen Township, Supervisor Mike Mancino was approved by the board to be an authorized signer for all township bank accounts held at The Dime Bank and the Honesdale National Bank. Because of the Shawn Roe controversy, in which former secretary Roe is accused of stealing $220,000 from the township over a 10-year period, all three supervisors must now sign all outgoing checks for the township, and all checks are signed in public, during the course of the meetings. On June 7, Lackawaxen high school student Michaela will be holding a 5K walk/ run sponsored by the Shohola Area Lions

Club. Registration for the event will be held from 2 p.m. though 5 p.m. The event will be held at Wallenpaupack Area High School. The requested donation is $3 for students and $5 for non-students. Refreshments will be available. Michaela was diagnosed with Type I diabetes in 2009. The board of supervisors voted to support Michaela and other students in the township with the disease with a $500 donation. For more information, contact Michaela at michaelas t1d5k@gmail.com or call 570/470-5750. In other business, public comment brought to light a local cause for concern. One resident pointed out the local publicity lately surrounding the Pike County Humane Society located in Shohola, and its dire current financial standings. The

shelter is known for being the only “nokill” shelter in the area, and there was great interest among the attendees regarding how the township could support the shelter. Several residents requested further information regarding how to reach the shelter, and the board of supervisors will look into making a donation on behalf of Lackawaxen Township. Barry Heims, the director of the shelter, said that financial participation from local government in Pike County has always been low. He said the shelter is entirely privately funded and receives no contributions from the National Humane Society. Heims said that when he founded the shelter 17 years ago, the Pike County Board of Commissioners contributed

Local officials laud Mysteryland By FRITZ MAYER

HITE LAKE, NY — The Mysteryland Music Festival, which was held over the Memorial Day Weekend at Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, was the subject of positive review at the town meeting on May 27. Councilmember Lillian Hendrickson, who supported the event despite the fact that she found the music a bit loud at her house last year, said the impact on the town and county was very positive. She said, “Most businesses in town said they were up 70% the first day, and up 90% the second day.” She said she went to Monticello and “one girl in the diner told me she made $1,000 over the three days in tips.” She added that business was good for all of the diners and the beer store. She added, “Even though it may be a little bit of an inconvenience for some people, I think it went very well. And even though I heard a little noise at my house, I didn’t hear it as much as I did the year before. Many people asked me, even in Monticello and Liberty, if they come back and it comes to a vote, please vote for them to come back.” Councilmember Vicky Simpson agreed. She said, “I got one call, which was better than last year.” She called it a “shot in the arm for the entire county; people want to see it come back.” Supervisor Dan Sturm said, “I thought the traffic control was great; I thought the noise control was much better; I thought the promotion and economic opportunity for our local businesses was really good.” He acknowledged there were a couple of complaints about noise and traffic and said, “We have to continue to minimize or remove any uncomfortable or negative impacts that exist for our residents.” Brian Tampke, project manager for Mysteryland, said he hoped the event could come back year after year. [See today’s editorial on this subject on page 6.]

A positive revenue picture In other news, at the beginning of the meeting Sturm gave his monthly financial report and said the revenue

$3,000 annually. This was raised to $4,000, to the best of Heims recollection, two years later. The amount has not been raised in the ensuing 15 years. Further, he said, the number of displaced animals that the society has taken in during those 17 years has risen by 3,000%. Pike County Commissioner Matt Osterberg was contacted by phone and said that he has not, to his knowledge, been approached by any member of the Pike County Humane Society in writing or in person or phone for increased funding. He said the commissioners support the work the society does and would be happy to meet with representatives in order to form a long-term financial plan for its continuation into the future.

Sullivan West budget passed, new high school principal named By LINDA DROLLINGER

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Concert goers at the Mysteryland Music Festival at Bethel Woods Center for the Arts brought a boost to local businesses. picture for the town was looking up. He said mortgage tax payments for the first quarter of the year were higher than they had been in years. He said for the last seven or eight years the mortgage tax had been low and declining, and he said the good quarter reflected the fact the people were taking out mortgages and investing in their homes. He said because of the mortgage tax, revenues for the town were 4.6% higher than at this same point last year.

Big trucks on little roads Several residents complained during the public comment segment of the meeting about the excessive number of tractor-trailer trucks and their excessive speed on Gale Road. In 2013, the town adopted a highway-use law, which prohibits trucks in excess of 33,000 pounds from using town roads except when making local deliveries, and if an alternate route using county or state roads is available. The residents said the trucks were not making local deliveries and were using Gale Road as a shortcut to get to Route 17B. Sturm said that when they first passed the highway ordinance, the town had strictly enforced it, and the truck drivers were deterred from using that road. He said the town would step up enforcement action again.

AKE HUNTINGTON, NY — By a vote of 382 to 140 on May 19, the Sullivan West Central School District 2015-2016 budget passed. Board of education incumbents Lucas Arzilli and Rachel Brey, both running unopposed, were re-elected. Arzilli received 360 votes and Brey received 399 votes. The seat of incumbent Kevin Murphy, who did not seek re-election, went to Mark Huggler, whose 271 votes overtook Cathy Armstrong’s 202 votes. The new board will be instated in July. At its May 21 monthly meeting, the board approved district superintendent Dr. Nancy M. Hackett’s recommendation to appoint Mark J. Plescia to a three-year probationary term as high school principal, beginning July 1 and expiring on June 30, 2018. Plescia’s annual salary will start at $118,900. Introduced to the board and public by Hackett, Plescia, his wife, daughter and son expressed delight about the appointment and said they were eager to become part of the Sullivan West community. Plescia replaces longtime principal Margaret Tenbus, who retires on June 30. Plescia comes to Sullivan West with 20 years experience in education, the last 10 spent as administrator at Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School in Hyde Park, NY. Prior to that, he was a social studies and special education teacher in Newton, NJ. Plescia’s plan for Sullivan West: “Working with all stakeholders to create an educational environment that will continue to grow through self-reflection, analyzing data, reflective planning and action.” He and his family currently reside in Grahamsville, NY. Following Plescia’s appointment, Hackett said that Sullivan West’s ranking among high schools nationwide by U.S. News and World Report had this year slipped to Bronze; last year it earned a Silver ranking. Said Hackett, “We would, of course, like to see that reversed.”

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Too many street lights By ISABEL BRAVERMAN

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Photographer honored

ONESDALE, PA — Honesdale resident Stanton “Stan” Pratt and his spouse, Barbara Pratt (standing), listen to commissioners read and approve a certificate of recognition honoring Pratt’s service and work as an army combat photographer during the Vietnam War. Many of Pratt’s photos are included in “Vietnam, 50 Years Looking Back,” a new Wayne Historical Society Exhibit. Visit www.riverreporter.com for a further look at his work. The commissioners shown are Wendell Kay, left, Brian Smith and Jonathan Fritz.

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Truck fire in Tusten

ARROWSBURG, NY —Firefighters from the Narrowsburg and Lava fire companies battled a truck fire on Route 97 near Grassy Swamp Road on June 2. The road was closed for a while and at least one man was injured and removed from the scene by the Narrowsburg Volunteer Ambulance Corps.

ARROWSBURG, NY — Towns in New York are beginning to reduce street lighting and replace existing bulbs with LED bulbs to be more energy efficient and environmentally friendly. There’s another benefit too: a major cost reduction. The Town of Tusten is on its way to reap these benefits. Through the work of the Tusten Energy Committee, the town could see a cost reduction in their energy bill of 20%. Energy Committee Chair Brandi Merolla said the town’s current energy bill is its biggest expense, at $14,000 a year. She also said the town has more street lights than needed, at about 100 lights. “I drove around in my car at night recently and started looking; if there are 10 lights on a street maybe we only need five lights. That’s a 50% reduction. It is clear there are too many lights in certain places,” Merolla said. A public hearing will be held on the subject for residents in the light district on July 14 at the Tusten Town Hall. The energy committee will take the public’s opinions and recommendations into consideration, and then plan the changes and present it to the town board. “We don’t want to put people in the dark or in danger, we want people to feel safe with the light they are provided with, but there might be people who say there is too much light. We’re hoping to present the town with some suggestions,” Merolla said. Besides reducing the amount of street lighting, the energy committee also hopes to replace the remaining bulbs with LED lighting. LED lights are energy efficient and also very low maintenance. When the energy committee recently got solar panels for the town, they hoped that would feed the street lights. However, NYSEG (New York State Electric and Gas Corporation) would not allow that to happen because each pole would need a meter. The current poles don’t have meters; NYSEG estimates the cost for their electricity bill. Also, Merolla said that estimate was calculated years ago and there may be lights that are blinking or don’t work that the town is still paying for. Because the solar panels weren’t an option, the energy committee decided to move forward and figure out other options. Hence the LED lights. For the LED lights to be installed, the town would have to rent the poles from NYSEG. And to remove the extraneous poles, NYSEG would have to take them down for a cost and charge a termination fee. Even though the initial cost may be high, Merolla said the payback period is very short, and could be around three years. Although negotiations with NYSEG have been difficult, Merolla remains hopeful. She said it’s a work in progress, but NYSEG is working with them. “It would behoove them to help Tusten, or any other town, to move into the 21st century and have efficient lighting,” Merolla said. “That’s what I’m going to propose to them, that it is beneficial to their reputation and

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practice to reduce lighting where necessary and to reduce the carbon footprint of each town.” Other towns in our area and across New York State are joining Tusten in reducing their carbon footprint with more efficient street lighting. Merolla said Tusten is “a forerunner, we’re figuring it out as we go,” and she and other members of the energy committee (Star Hesse, Carol Wingert and Charles Blanchard) have been attending street light symposiums, such as the Municipal Street Lighting Forum in Kingston in April. Recently, the Sullivan Alliance for Sustainable Development (SASD) held a Sullivan County Street Lighting Roundtable in White Lake. They partnered with the Mid-Hudson Climate Smart Communities regional coordinator to host the roundtable for local governments to share experiences, learn about current projects in Sullivan County, and discuss challenges and opportunities for upgrading municipally-owned street lights to energy-efficient and cost-effective fixtures. One town that has successfully switched their street lighting to LED is Yonkers, replacing 11,300 streetlights with energy-saving LEDs. They will save $3 million in 10 years. A smaller project occurred in Dobbs Ferry. The town replaced 300 streetlights and has had a three-year payback period. They have had no maintenance issues so far in three years, and the brutal winters have not affected the lights at all. The lights are believed to last 10 to 15 years. They are reducing the town’s greenhouse gas emissions due to lighting by 40% annually. Because Tusten is an even smaller project, NYSERDA (New York State Energy Research and Development Authority) does not have grant money available for streetlight replacement. But if the Tusten Energy Committee presents a broader project that includes neighboring towns, they may be eligible. Currently the towns of Bethel, Delaware and Highland have banded together with Tusten to make the project larger. They are currently in talks with NYSERDA and NYSEG.

Street lighting in New York State - Street lights can be as much as 40% of municipal energy use and 60% of energy costs - LEDs present a significant savings opportunity: •

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Perform well with regard to efficacy, quality and lifetime

- 1.4 million street lights across the state have potential for upgrades - Currently consume more than 990 GWh of electricity - NYS streetlight ownership: 74% utility owned, 26% municipally owned (excludes New York City) (Information provided by NYSERDA)

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Fine tuning Mysteryland

he tone of the town meeting following the Mysteryland Music Festival this year could not have been more different than the one last year. In 2014, several people got up to complain about the excessive noise forcing them to keep their windows closed, and loud bass, thumping with such force that it knocked pictures off the walls of nearby homes. This year, there was not one complaint publicly lodged at the meeting and, in fact, there was praise all around for everyone involved. It seems that town officials and the concert organizers listened to the public complaints last year and took measures to mitigate the negative impacts, which is what the public should hope for. One concertgoer noted that last year she could still feel the bass in her chest as she was in the parking lot preparing to leave. This year, she said she could still hear the music, but it was not pulsing through her chest. At a town meeting earlier in the year, Town of Bethel Supervisor Dan Sturm assured residents who had expressed concern about the noise level that Mysteryland had promised to hire independent sound consultants to help them arrange the sound in a way that would have the least impact on the nearby homes, and that seems to have resulted in a good outcome. At the town meeting a few days after the concert was over, Sturm said that staging the event was a team effort, which involved not only staff from Mysteryland USA and Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, but also the Bethel planning board and the town clerk Rita Sheehan, who issued the necessary permits. There was also much work on the part of the town code enforcement, the town constables, the local fire companies, ambulance service, New York State Police and Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office. Sturm thanked all of those people and organizations and he also thanked his fellow members of the town board who, he said, made tough decisions to allow the concert to happen for the second year in a row, and stuck

by those decisions. He also noted that many of the people who were working at the event were from the community. Tom Hendrickson, who is married to council member Lillian Hendrickson, said that he spent a few hours at the concert, and he had a good time talking to a few of the thousands of young people who had gathered at the site of the original 1969 Woodstock festival. He said he enjoyed himself, although he didn’t care for the music. It’s worth noting that it is not the volume of the music he complained about, but instead he didn’t like what he considered to be repetition. Overall, it seems that Mysteryland is an event that is a very good fit with the legacy of the land that attracted ahalf-million music lovers in 1969. It honors the history of the site in a way that brings a shot of commerce to eateries and other businesses from Monticello to Liberty and beyond. The complaints from neighbors, however, did not entirely disappear, and Sturm noted that at the town meeting. He said he received some pointed comments about the noise and the traffic from a few people, although substantially fewer than last year. He said officials needed to strive to further reduce or eliminate the remaining negative impacts. While it is not likely that Mysterland, Bethel Woods and the town will be able to please everyone, we urge those involved to keep up the effort. The reaction at the town meeting shows that officials and others involved have taken a significant step in the right direction and we, too, hope the event returns next year.

DR. PUNNYBONE

Voting where our interests lie Many folks of varied means divide their time between two homes, perhaps working at one so they can play at another. Some fly south in winter, others drive north in summer. New York law recognizes that it is hard to make an outside judgment about which home means more for voting purposes. It is left to the voter to decide. TRR’s editorial “The Cochecton voter question” recognizes the Appeals Court ruling as consistent with New York law, but TRR feels this law may be unfair to single homeowners or renters, mirroring Judge Schick’s complaint that some voters have “more rights than other citizens have.” I respectfully suggest that TRR has not thought this through. The law was fashioned to increase fairness and allow individuals with competing interests to choose where their vote will best protect those interests. They still possess rights to only one vote in only one place. Phrasing this in terms of rich versus poor is a false narrative. There may be wealthy landholders in Cochecton with large single homes, or low-income city workers who’ve scraped together enough for a country getaway, concerned with preserving its property value. Second homeowners are welcomed for their business patronage and tax payments but are resented when they desire to influence local political decisions. As for those with one residence not being able to vote outside their community, why would they want to? They also vote where their interests lie. Citizens should be able to vote where they determine their greatest interests are, where they invest time, energy and dreams in the community and feel at home. They should not be restricted to voting where someone else decides they belong. I am a single homeowner in Cochecton and I value all my neighbors’ participation in local decision making. Allan Rubin Cochecton, NY

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MY VIEW

RIVER MUSE

By Theresa Allen, Jim Costolnick and Sam Rowe

By Cass Collins

Upper Delaware River taking heat again

or the second time this season, warming temperatures are threatening the Upper Delaware River watershed. Very low river flows and high daytime and nighttime air temperatures will likely pose serious threats to the health of the world-class cold-water ecosystem that defines this region. Local businesses that rely on the short recreational season to carry them through the year are experiencing another slowdown in commerce and are searching for solutions. Their primary focus is the management of the New York City Delaware Basin reservoirs and the availability of reserve water that could be released to the river to protect habitat and recreational opportunities. When the water level gets too low, people can’t use the river and companies in towns like Hancock, NY, lose business. And that business is often lost forever, which includes state tax dollar revenues. It is astounding that the authorities who control the reservoirs are not able to give us just a little bit of water to protect our river and our community. The City of New York along with the states of New York, New Jersey, Delaware and Pennsylvania have the authority to approve additional water releases from the Delaware reservoirs, and there are reserve supplies that were created for situations where downstream areas need relief from stressful conditions like the one facing the Upper Delaware River this week. Guides have already cancelled guided trips this week because their clients are looking at their iPhones and seeing hot temperatures and low water releases in the

MY VIEW

By Laurette J. Pitts

river in recent weeks. Their livelihood depends on this river, and it is hard to understand how the state and the City of New York can turn a blind eye to the situation in our area time and time again. Jeff Bump, co-owner of Paddle and Pedal Outdoors, a canoe, kayak, and bike rental business based in Hancock, commented on the lack of recreational traffic as a result of low water levels on the Upper Delaware system. “Plain and simple, people want to float along, not drag their canoes and kayaks over exposed gravel and low water areas of the river. It does not make for an enjoyable, relaxing day on the water.” The Upper Delaware River region struggles to reinvent itself economically and increasingly looks to the river as a resource upon which to build its future. But unreliable water releases from the reservoirs threaten to stymie that effort, leading to confusion among community leaders. The river is a very important economic asset for the Town of Hancock and its neighbors, and we need it to be as healthy as possible. When boats bottom out because of low flows and fishermen stay home because of high water temperatures, the towns suffer. All we’re asking for is a little bit of water during these stressful situations. It absolutely astounds me that we can’t figure out a way to get this done.” [Theresa Allen is the owner/operator of Hancock Liquor Store; Jim Costolnick owns the Border Water Outfitters and Fly Shop, and Sam Rowe is the Hancock town supervisor.]

Responsible gaming

he sun is out and summer is almost here. Like most of you, we’ve done our spring cleaning and gotten our ducks in a row to make sure we can make the most of this action-packed season in the Sullivan County Catskills. With the rise in warm-weather visitors to the casino, it’s the perfect time to talk about Monticello Casino and Raceway’s commitment to ensuring that our children are not exposed to gambling at Monticello Casino and Raceway and to emphasize our policy of zero tolerance for underage gaming. As a mother of two and the COO/ CFO of Monticello Casino and Raceway, I’m glad that we’ve taken this important step to ensure no one under the age of 18 is allowed in our facility. Monticello Casino and Raceway was the first property in New York to do so, showing our strong commitment to the wellbeing of our kids and our community. Gambling is an adult activity. And underage gambling is illegal. For those reasons, we don’t allow anyone under the age of 18 in our property. That means underage children are not permitted on the gaming floor, in the buffet or in the grandstands. Individuals must be 18 years of age or older to purchase lottery tickets, play video gaming machines and place wagers on horse races in New York Complying with these safeguards is everyone’s responsibility. Adults should not bring children to a casino. If you observe an underage child, or someone who you think is under 18 years of age anywhere in Monticello Casino and Raceway, please notify a staff member imme-

diately. We take seriously our responsibility to safeguard our kids, and believe that the enforcement of this policy at Monticello Casino and Raceway protects their best interest. We care about our kids and our community. Through our contribution from the net win from wagering on VGMs [video gaming machines] at Monticello Casino and Raceway, we’ve contributed over $296 million in direct aid to the state fund for education for the children of the State of New York. We’re good corporate citizens paying over $11 million in annual aid payments to the Village of Monticello, the Town of Thompson and the County of Sullivan to reduce real property taxes and to increase support for public schools. Our past 11 years have allowed us the honor to serve our community and, through doing so, has made a difference. Our participation in the community has paired us with local charities like the Marine Corps’ Toys for Tots program, Sullivan County Volunteer Firefighters and the Boys and Girls Club of Orange and Sullivan counties. We have had the distinct honor to partner with good people like these and many more. Our 300-plus team members join in me thanking you for your patronage and supporting our commitment to our kids and our community. Here’s to a fun filled summer for both our over- and under-18-year-olds. [Laurette J. Pitts is a senior vice president and the chief operating officer and chief financial officer of Monticello Casino and Raceway in Monticello, NY.]

Coincidence runs in the family

y husband Jim has a litany of coincidences in his life. He will regale you with them if you but utter the word. His main source of income is the result of a coincidence; meeting an Oberlin college friend on the street in Manhattan and finding the friend had a bar for sale just as Jim’s profession as a news-film journalist was being eclipsed by television news-readers. In our family, we call the moment that two cars traveling in opposite directions meet at the same time and place that a pedestrian is walking, “Jim’s law of coincidence.” We pronounce this phenomenon co-in-sigh-dence. While I am devoted to my spouse, I don’t track the coincidences in my life. Yes, it’s true that my husband knew my mother for years before he knew I existed. It’s also true that his bar on Hudson Street was a favorite haunt of mine before we ever met. I dismiss these facts as everyday life in the great cosmos. Still, there is one coincidence in my life I hold dear. It is the birth of my niece Viveca on my 50th birthday. I didn’t meet her until six years later, at her father’s funeral. At first sight, her likeness to me at that age was striking. Until that day, neither of us had known that our birth dates were a match. My brother Geoff and I had been onagain, off-again over the years. When he was sober, he was the sweetest, smartest man; when he wasn’t, he was self-destructive in the extreme. During a sober period he had met Viveca’s mother, Juliet, and they fell in love. Juliet is a businesswoman with a strong work ethic, a sharp mind and an able wit who has built a comfortable nest for herself and her daughter in Brooklyn. Since I was a late entry into her life, she could easily have dismissed me as a reminder of a relationship gone sour. Instead I was welcomed, along with my husband and children, as family. Over time, we have come together in the kind of bond that was broken by my brother’s addiction. Geoff had once told me that Juliet’s grandfather was Fiorello LaGuardia, the former Mayor of New York City. It was an interesting tid-bit but one I had no occasion to discuss with Juliet until recently, on Viveca’s 13th birthday, when her grandfather, Eric LaGuardia, was visiting from Seattle. I have always known that my great-grandfather, John M. Morin, had served in Congress with Mayor (then Representative) LaGuardia. My uncle George Morin’s book, “Love and War As Never Before,” documents the attendance of the mayor at Representative Morin’s funeral in Pittsburgh in 1942. Beyond that, I knew little of their association. I mentioned this minor coincidence to Eric LaGuardia at Viveca’s birthday recently. “Who is your great-grandfather?” he asked. “John Morin,” I replied. “John Morin!?” he gasped, “I see his name every day of my life!” As it happens, John Morin and Fiorello LaGuardia were great friends. The reason Eric LaGuardia instantly knew my great-grandfather’s name is that the framed marriage certificate of Fiorello and his wife Marie hangs in Eric’s home. John Morin was Fiorello’s best man. Since that conversation, Eric and I have corresponded. He sent me a copy of the marriage certificate and other memorabilia that mention my ancestors. My grand-aunt Rose Morin sent a sympathy card to the LaGuardia family when Marie LaGuardia died in 1984 that refers to Juliet. That means Rose knew Geoff’s future mate years before they ever met, which parallels in my mind the coincidental pre-acquaintance of my mother and my husband. I wonder, does this kind of coincidence run in families?

ORGANIZATIONAL NEWS Marshall & Sterling hosts child car-seat inspection MONTICELLO, NY — Marshall & Sterling Insurance and Preferred Mutual will host a free child car-seat safety inspection event on Saturday, June 6 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Community members can come and have their child’s car seat inspected by certified technicians to ensure that the seat meets current safety regulations and is installed properly. All attendees will also be entered into a drawing for a $100 ToysRUs gift card. The event will be held in the Marshall & Sterling Parking Lot, 2 High St. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for children under 12 years of age. This fatality rate could be reduced by half if the correct safety seats were used and properly installed.

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About ‘A Course in Miracles’ BEACH LAKE, PA — Doug Bill, who has been studying A Course in Miracles and conducting discussion groups on it since 1993, will present a practical way of applying the system in everyday life at the Upper Delaware Unitarian Universalist Fellowship meeting at 10:15 a.m. on Sunday, June 7 at the Berlin Township

Community Center. A Course in Miracles is a psychologically oriented system of spirituality. Bill is a psychotherapist in private practice with his wife Rise at the Honesdale Wellness Center. You are invited to stay afterwards for conversation and refreshments. For directions visit www.uduuf.org/directions.

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Chair yoga programs at The Hub

HAWLEY, PA — John McManus, president of the John Birch Society (JBS) will address the Patriot Connectors on Thursday, June 11 on the subject of Article V of the U.S. Constitution at the Wallenpaupack High School Library. Social hour starts at 6:30, with the meeting starting at 7 p.m. There will be a question-andanswer period afterward. Article V provides for the proposal and ratification of amendments to the Constitution. McManus was born in Brooklyn in 1935 and graduated from Holy Cross College in Worcester, MA, where he received a bachelor’s degree in physics and a commission in the United States Marine Corps. After serving three years of active duty, he entered the field of electronics engineering. He left the engineering field in 1966 to accept a full-time position with JBS, where he worked closely with founder Robert Welch for many years. In 1991, he was appointed president.

PORT JERVIS, NY — The Public Computer Center (The Hub) at the Port Jervis Free Library will host yoga instructor Margaret Johnson presenting a chair yoga class three times during June, from 1 to 2 p.m.: Tuesday, June 16; Tuesday, June 23; and Saturday June 27. Johnson has been a registered nurse for over 30 years and is a certified yoga instructor in both the Lakshmi Voelker Chair Yoga method as well as Silver Age Yoga. Her classes are designed for the mature yoga student who is looking for a safe, comprehensive and enjoyable yoga practice that emphasizes mind/ body awareness, proper alignment and functional fitness. Johnson’s Sitting Priti Chair Yoga Program is open to all level students and is designed to share the benefits of yoga with all, regardless of age or ability Attend one, two, or all three, but seating is limited so you must reserve your place. Register by emailing thehub@portjervis library.org, by calling 845/772-7586, or in person. The Hub at the Port Jervis Free Library is located at 138 Pike St.

BUSINESS BRIEFS

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A+ Computer Services staff and members of the Pike County Chamber of Commerce hold a ribbon cutting for the new IT firm.

A+ Computer Services, Inc. opens MILFORD, PA — A grand opening and ribbon cutting was recently held for the Pike County Chamber’s newest member A+ Computer Services, Inc., located at 107 West Harford St. Owner Tommy Ricks said, “When looking for professional, knowledgeable and efficient IT support and computer repair service, look no more.” A+ Computers also specializes in logo and website design and brand marketing, taking businesses from out of the old and into the new. It also offers laptop, iPhone, iPad and Android cell phone screen repair. It can help you set up a small to medium size office network, and offers affordable cell plans starting as low as $32 a month, $50 a month for unlimited data, text and phone. Call 570/737-4299.

Pike chamber holds networking event DINGMANS FERRY, PA — The Pike County Chamber of Commerce, along with event sponsor Firm Foundation Health & Fitness Studio, LLC, is holding a networking event on Friday, June 12 at the studio, 1831 Rte. 739 (under At Last Salon) from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Members/non-members are welcome. Bring your friends and business associates along with plenty of business cards and take advantage of this event to network your business, organization or upcoming event. Admission at the door is now free for Pike Chamber members or $10 for non-members. If you would like to donate a door prize, call ahead to let us know. Email info@pikechamber.com or call 570/296-8700.

Mrs. Mary Ann Barnes, 74, of 6183 King Lane, Inverness, FL died April 29 at Citrus County Hospice after a short illness. Born August 19, 1940 in Monticello, NY, the daughter of Mr. Charles F. Baker and Helen Weed Baker, she was an area resident for many years. Mrs. Barnes graduated from Port Jervis High School in 1958. She attended Orange County Community College. Mrs. Barnes was the town clerk for the town of Highland for 18 years. She was also land tax collector and an office clerk for the assessor. She was a member of the Democratic Committee for the Town of Highland and a member of the Orange/Sullivan Town Clerks Association. She was a member of the Lumberland Lioness Club. Mrs. Barnes was selected as the Citizen of the Year (1999) by the town of Highland Lions Club. She is survived by her husband, Stephen H. Barnes of Barryville, NY; one son, Norman Barnes of Barryville, NY; one daughter, Robin Diepen-Hindley of Inverness, FL; four grandchildren, Kevin and Leslie Diepen of Inverness, FL and Stephen and Nathan Barnes of Barryville, NY. Burial services will be at 1 p.m. June 19 in Rural Valley Cemetery, Cuddebackville, NY. A memorial service will be held at the Eldred Town Hall June 19, 2015 at 7 p.m.

DEATH NOTICES Shirley Marie Barriger Shirley Marie Barriger, a longtime resident of Damascus, PA, died Thursday May 27, 2015 at Julia Ribaudo Nursing Home in Lake Ariel, PA. She was 81. The funeral service was held on Saturday, May 30, at Stewart-Murphy Funeral Home, 34 Upper Main St., Callicoon, NY. Burial will be in the Hillcrest Cemetery, Galilee, PA. Memorial contributions can be made to the Equinunk Volunteer Fire Company, 2625 Hancock Hwy., Equinunk, PA 18417, or to the Damascus Volunteer Ambulance Corps, PO Box 63 Damascus, PA 18415.

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SOUTH FALLSBURG, NY — Rolling V Bus Corp. recently donated fly-fishing equipment to the Livingston Manor School District to help teach children about this Sullivan County pastime in the great outdoors. “Fly fishing is a great part of Sullivan County’s history, and we believe it is important to pass down and teach this sport to the kids,” said Rolling V president Phil Vallone. With this donation, they will be given the opportunity to experience other activities outside of the classroom. The donation will go toward the school district’s outdoor sports program called RISE (Rigorous Intervention Supports Excellence). The donation has helped purchase six fly-rods with reels, storage bags and lines; six pairs of waders, leaders, a tippet and basic large flies without hooks. Students in the middle school will have the opportunity to fly fish in groups with supervision from local fly-fishing experts. Rolling V Bus Corp. provides full service school bus, charter bus and car services throughout the Catskills and New York City.

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DID YOU KNOW?

By Grace Johansen

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reetings from the Farm Atco, Pa.” is printed on the front of this old time postcard. Sent with a one-cent stamp, the postcard was postmarked “ATCO PA. 1910.” The picture portrayed life on a farm as idyllic, and so it might have been if you were a guest. But anyone who lived on a farm knew how many hours and how much

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

LAKE HUNTINGTON NEWS

By Eileen Hennessy

y weekend was an emotional rollercoaster. I went down to Queens to my sister’s, because her daughter who has been living in India came home. Tommy got his headstone, and I went out to spend some time with him, and to visit my parents. I cannot believe there are eight rows of headstones behind him since March. I also wanted to see Tommy’s sister’s husband, who is not doing too well with his pancreatic cancer. My sister’s son’s band was playing in the Village in the city at 11 p.m. on Saturday night. Well, that one I got out of; I was just too tired to go listen to heavy metal. On my way home on Sunday I decided to take a trip to go see Fr. Bill. Yes, I did get lost again and did not have Dotty to blame. Got the prayers going, and I got there OK. Fr. Bill says to say “hello” and he is coming along, taking one day at a time. The Cochecton Democrats next meeting date is coming up on Monday, June 15, at 7:30 p.m. If you are interested in becoming a member, please stop by. Present members please send your $5 membership dues to Penny Ackermann, 38 Lounsbury Rd., Cochecton, NY 12726. Their penny social is coming up on August 10. The special raffle will have three winners: a Kindle reader, and two separate $50 gift cards. Tickets cost $1 each or six

for $5. You can send your check for that to Penny if you wish to play and Peggy will send your stubs to you. St. Francis Xavier/Our Lady of the Lady Churches are running a basket of cash raffle. First prize is $5,000, 2nd prize is $2,000, 3rd prize $1,000, 4 & 5th prizes are $500 each, and the 6th prize is a free ticket to next year’s drawing. There are only 400 tickets being sold for $50 each, and the winners will be pulled on August 30. If you would like to get a ticket, call Al Smith at 845/252-7547 or Regina Moran at 845/252-3326 for more information. You cannot win it, if you are not in it. The Woman’s Community Club of Cochecton (WCCC) is having its annual dinner at Angelina’s on the Hill on Thursday, June 18. If interested in joining the WCCC, give Pam DeMan a call at 845/2527208. On Saturday, July 11 is the Lake Huntington Fireman’s Field Day. If you are interested in being a vendor, or for more information, call 845/932-8586. There will be a chicken barbeque from 3 p.m. until sold out, so get your tickets early. Call Ed Kraack at 845/932-8514. Have a great week and email leenie beans@citlink.net or call 845/252-3568 if you have news.

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Dessin Duck Derby in Bingham Park

AWLEY, PA — The 2015 Dessin Duck Derby will take place on Saturday, June 13 at 1 p.m. The Ducky Derby will coincide with the Chamber of the Northern Poconos annual Arts & Crafts Fair in Bingham Park, where the shelter will also have an off-site adoption table set up. Over a thousand ducks will float down the Lackawaxen River starting at the Main Street bridge and ending at the Church Street bridge by Cora’s Bistro. Supporters can gather their ducks from The Cat’s Pajama’s, Dessin Animal Shelter, Wallenpaupack Bowling Center, Honesdale National Bank’s Corporate Center and Main Street branch. Five dollars gets you one duck, $10 gets you three ducks and $25 gets you 10 ducks. Prizes will include a first place prize of $200, second place prize of $100, third place prize of $50, and “Pok-

Social media month

ESTERN SULLIVAN COUNTY — Learn how to use social media to strengthen your connections or expand your business/organization from local experts at the Western Sullivan Public Library in June:

Wednesday, June 10th 5pm in Callicoon: Twitter, presented by blogger Jeanne Sager. Late arrivals, please use the side entrance because the library closes at 5 p.m. Wednesday, June 17 at 10:15 a.m. in Callicoon: LinkedIn. Saturday, June 17 at 1 p.m. in Narrowsburg: Pinterest. Late arrivals, please use the lower, side entrance, because the library closes at 1 p.m. Tuesday, June 30 at 6 p.m. in Jeffersonville: Instagram, presented by The Heron restaurant.

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ey Duck” will receive a gift basket filled with goodies. All proceeds from this event benefit Dessin Animal Shelter, a not-for-profit animal shelter, located at 138 Miller Dr. in Honesdale. Visit www.dessinshelter.com or www.facebook.com/dessinshelter, or call 570/499-3377.

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HEALTH WELLNESS

TRI-COUNTY

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

Recognizing alcohol and drug abuse early Getting treatment and preventing relapse

F.A.C.S., F.A.O.H.N.S.

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• Ear, nose & throat disorders • • • •

specializing in adult & pediatrics

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

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By TOM RUE, LMHC, CASAC

simple definition of addiction is continued use of a substance in spite of repeated negative consequences. When a person discovers, and eventually admits, having a problem with alcohol or other drugs, the best solution is to quit entirely. Half-steps or efforts to control or “cut down” drinking or use after addiction has taken hold will lead to more severe problems. A decision to quit using alcohol or other drugs only occurs when a person decides that the negative consequences outweigh any remaining limited benefits of continued drinking or use. There is no need to wait for catastrophic events—sometimes called “hitting bottom”—to quit. There is no time better than now to weigh the benefits of continued alcohol or drug use against the risks. Addiction to alcohol and other drugs is

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

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accurately described by medical and legal authorities as a disease. It is chronic, like asthma and many other diseases. It is a long-lasting condition that can be managed but not cured. When suffering addicts and alcoholics admit to themselves and then to others that they have a problem, and comply with treatment, symptoms of the disease will get better. Addiction is a progressive disease, meaning that its course is predictable and its effects will get incrementally worse if left untreated. The ultimate consequence of untreated alcoholism and other drug addiction is death. Fortunately, several treatment approaches are known to work. All require long-term follow-up, relapse prevention planning, and continuing self-care. These can range from outpatient to shortterm inpatient, or long-term residential programs. Any one of these approaches works for many, but none is for everyone. If one has had no prior treatment, the

place to start is with a personal interview with an alcohol- and substance-abuse counselor, either in a clinic setting or a private practice. A treatment plan will be recommended based on the person’s past history and needs. As with survivors of cancer or other diseases that include the possibility of remission, the best hope for recovering alcoholics and addicts is to live long productive lives and to one day in the distant future die of something else. This requires letting go of shame and stigma; and it requires careful planning. Any relapse prevention plan must be individualized to take into account the triggers—recognized as people, places, or things (including feelings, thoughts, or situations) —that cause the idea of using to re-enter a recovering person’s mind. A recovering lifestyle requires a network of sober supports including peers who are Continued on page 13

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HEALTH WELLNESS RECOGNIZING ALCOHOL Continued from page 12

successfully getting through life every day without falling back into old patterns that could lead to a downward spiral. A stable home living situation is crucial to sustained recovery. The importance of committing to a program of recovery and supportive fellowship cannot be over-emphasized. To head off a relapse, each recovering person needs to be able to identify what he or she is doing to maintain physical, mental and spiritual health. A personalized roadmap is needed, with boundaries marked not only by compliance with laws and good ethical judgment, but also goals with educational, vocational and financial landmarks. [Tom Rue is a licensed mental health counselor and credentialed alcoholism and substance abuse counselor in New York State. He is certified as a clinical mental health counselor by the National Board of Certified Counselors. Contact him at 845/513-5002 or www.choicesmhc.com.]

Preventive screening and referrals Despite the frequency of mental health and substance use problems, too many Americans go without treatment. Healthcare providers use standardized screenings with people of all ages, even the young and the elderly, to identify mental health and substance use problems, which translates into earlier care. The CAGEAID questionnaire is a commonly used simple tool to recognize drug or alcohol abuse. Start by asking yourself: • Have you ever felt you should CUT DOWN on drinking or drug use? □ YES □ NO • Have people ANNOYED you by criticizing or complaining about your drinking or drug use? □ YES □ NO • Have you ever felt bad or GUILTY about your drinking or drug use?□ YES □ NO • Have you ever had a drink or drug in the morning (EYE OPENER) to steady your nerves or get rid of a hangover? □ YES □ NO If you answered “yes” to two or more questions, an assessment with a substance abuse counselor is suggested. Other screenings can be found at www. integration.samhsa.gov/clinical-practice/ screening-tools.

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Kelly L. Edwards NP

HEALTH WELLNESS

Youngsville Medical Center Now open and making appointments! General Practice & Womens Health

D.O.T. Physicals • Fireman Physicals D.O.T. drug and alcohol consortium

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Compassion and Quality Care

Tell cancer to Buzz Off at Mick’s

ONESDALE, PA — There will be a one-day event to benefit the Northeast Regional Cancer Institute at Mick’s Barber Shop’s third biennial Buzz Off Cancer event on Saturday, June 20 from 2 to 4 p.m. Proceeds benefit the Northeast Regional Cancer Institute, so all money raised stays local to help ease the burden for cancer patients in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Participants are invited to ask family and friends to make a donation in exchange for a promise to have your hair buzzed. If you can’t brave the buzz yourself, sponsor a buzzee or simply make a general donation. The minimum donation to have your head buzzed is $30, which includes a free T-shirt. The person/business raising the most money will share in the charitable donation. There will be music, food, drinks and a before-and-after photo station. Visit MicksBarberShop.com or CancerNEPA.org for more info.

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You can get before and after photos, like these from last year’s event, if you participate at Mick’s Barber Shop’s Buzz Off Cancer event.

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EAR, NOSE & THROAT SPECIALIST Yvonne Newland-Pagan, MD Board Certified Otolaryngologist

Specializing in: Surgery of the Ear, Nose, Sinuses, Throat & Skin Also specializing in problems of hearing, balance and tinnitus Ferndale Medical Arts Center 653 Harris Rd. (Old Rt. 17) Ferndale, NY 12734

845-292-2283

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Auxiliary presents record donation to hospital HAWLEY, PA — Wayne Memorial Hospital Auxiliary presented a record donation of $125,000 to the hospital at the hospital’s annual volunteer appreciation luncheon May 1 at Ehrhardt’s Waterfront. The donation represents the results of the auxiliary’s fund-raising efforts during the past year. $115,000 is designated for a mobile mammography van and $10,000 for an all-seasons room at Wayne Woodlands Manor. From left are Kathy Sporer, auxiliary treasurer; Dirk Mumford, chairman of the hospital board and health system; Marion Swencki, Wayne Woodlands administrator; David Hoff, hospital and health system CEO; Martha Wilson, auxiliary president; Janice Pettinato, auxiliary vice president, and Carol Sturm, auxiliary president-elect. The auxiliary is grateful for the community’s support of its fund-raising events.

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Most creative hat at auxiliary Derby party BETHANY, PA — The winner of the most creative hat at the Wayne Memorial Hospital Auxiliary’s Kentucky Derby party on May 2 at The Mansion at Noble Lane, Bethany, was Karen Hermey, center. Dee Cullen, left, and Sally Ann Whalen, right, tied for second place. Proceeds from the event benefited a mobile mammography van for the hospital.

Davison promoted at GHVHS

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Bob Davison

IDDLETOWN, NY — The Greater Hudson Valley Health System (GHVHS), comprising Catskill Regional Medical Center (CRMC) and Orange Regional Medical Center (ORMC), has announced the promotion of Bob Davison, to GHVHS director of budget and management reporting. Since joining the CRMC family in 2003, Davison has served in several roles, including staff accountant and budget and reimbursement se-

Edythe Raiten CSW-R

nior analyst. Most recently, he served as manager of financial operations, where he took the lead on the system-wide implementation and operation of a new budget software platform. In his new role, Davison will be responsible for the annual operating budget and the implementation and operation of the Financial Reporting module for both CRMC and ORMC. Davison obtained his bachelor of science degree in

Dr. Marie Devore

Jefferson Pharmacy

Registered Child Clinician

4892 State Route 52 Jeffersonville, NY 12748

Rikki - Certified Therapy Dog

Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9am-7pm | Sat. 9am-3pm | Sun. closed Phone: 845-482-5720 Fax: 845-482-5771

Play Therapy - Parent Training Children and Adolescents Appointments in Monticello

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accounting from Mount Saint Mary College in Newburgh and his master of science degree in business administration from Marist College in Poughkeepsie. He is also a fellow of the Healthcare Financial Management Association. Visit www.crmcny.org.

General Dentistry

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Maria Neumann Pharmacist

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Evening Appointments Available. We welcome New Patients

Voted Best Dentist For 7 Years

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Wayne Memorial Hospital announces the following births:

Catskill Regional Medical Center announces the following births: Alexis Lynn-Marie Hogencamp was born on April 8, 2015 to Jennifer Mansfield-Pack of Lake Huntington, NY. Gunner Thomas VanTuyl was born on April 16, 2015 to Jennifer Bruning and Daniel VanTuyl of Eldred, NY. Bailey Marie Carlucci was born on May 14, 2015 to Lauren Ritz and Anthony Carlucci of Lake Huntington, NY.

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rural setting, we are a convenient drive from Scranton, Wilkes-Barre, New York and New Jersey. Amenities and services include private bath, medication management, nutritious meals, housekeeping, daily laundry, planned social outings & events. Call for information or stop in for a tour.

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Nevaehann Elizabeth Schwartz was born on April 22, 2015 to Jamie and Michael Schwartz of Beach Lake, PA. Maternal grandparents are Betz and Chaz Miszler of White Mills, PA. Paternal grandparents are Barbara and Tom Schwartz of Beach Lake, PA. Davian Cyrus Regina was born to Katlin Eldred and Dustin Regina of Beach Lake, PA. Laurel Jeanette Myers was born on May 10, 2015 to Jamie and Bradford Myers of Damascus, PA. Maternal grandparents are Jerry and Karen Sampson of Waymart, PA. Paternal grandparents are Wendy and the late Kenneth Myers of Punxsutawney, PA. Tanner Joseph Gumble was born on May 14, 2015 to Kimberly and Timothy Gumble. Maternal grandparents are Steven and Kathleen Ostrander of Beach Lake, PA. Paternal grandparents are Owen and Alice Gumble of Paupack, PA. Gabriel Jacob Frisbie was born on May 17, 2015 to Jamice Cuttler and Ronald Frisbie of Damascus, PA. Maternal grandparents are Bill and Joyce Williams of Liberty, NY. Paternal grandparents are Ronald and Barbara Frisbie of Kenoza Lake, NY.

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Our sincerest thanks to all who supported Nature’s Grace and voted us the BEST Health Food Store

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For Peace of Mind and Quality of Life

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Shooters & Anglers Sportsman’s Barn Ltd.

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Plein air artists to meet at Grey Towers

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Breach the Barrier will play at Jeffersonville’s first Music on the Main Events Stage performance on June 6. Seen here, the band members are McKinley Bernitt, 15, left; Reece Maopolski, 11; John Muzuruk, 13 and Bryce Maopolski, 12

Breach the Barrier Youth band kicks off music Saturdays in Jeff

1/2 mile south of the Ballpark near Heinle’s

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

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

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

WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE ARTS, LEISURE AND OUTDOORS

EFFERSONVILLE, NY — A group of young people who are encouraging everyone to brighten someone’s day and live without walls—to breach the barrier—will be stepping on stage at the Jeffersonville Main Events area (across from the Jeff Post Office) on Saturday, June 6 at 3 p.m. The young musicians, all students at Sullivan West, call themselves “Breach the Barrier,” in keeping with their mission. Bryce Maopolski is on guitar and drums, and John Muzuruk plays drums and bass guitar; both are in the seventh grade. McKinley Bernitt WHEN: Saturday, June 6, 3 p.m. is on rhythm guitar WHERE: Main Events area on and vocals, and is Main Street in Jeffersonville, NY in the ninth grade. COST: Tickets cost $5 per Fifth-grader Reece person, $15 per family. Maopolski plays CONTACT: susanbodenstein@ bass guitar and guiyahoo.com tar. This isn’t just any youth band. Practicing weekly, they have already written two original songs and are working on a third. They have organized events and donated the money earned toward a needy cause. With their parents’ support, they have played at the Callicoon Brewery, Dutch’s Bar and Grill and The Cooperage, and participated in the Battle of the Bands at the Eldred School. This summer, they will open for KIDZ BOP at Bethel Woods Center for the Arts. The performance on June 6 will also feature Purple T & Fragile. It is the first of a series of Music on the Main Events Stage performances planned for Saturdays this summer in Jeffersonville. All proceeds will go to the JEMS Community Projects. Refreshments will be available for purchase. Bring your own chair; no pets.

ILFORD, PA — Come Paint With Me©, the free program for artists who enjoy painting in the outdoors, begins its 18th season at 10 a.m., Thursday, June 4 at Grey Towers National Historic Site. Under the direction of its founder, Joan Polishook of Hemlock Farms, artists have the opportunity to meet on Thursdays June through September at selected scenic and motivating area sites. This season begins with a morning welcome at Grey Towers Visitors Gazebo by Polishook, members of the Grey Towers Heritage Association and U.S. Forest Service staff, and is followed by a day of painting on the grounds. Grey Towers has played host to the Come Paint With Me program since 1997. The 2015 schedule also includes visits to the Dorflinger-Suydam Sanctuary, a historic canal house, area farms, waterfalls, garden spots, small towns and state parks, meccas for the artists who tote their maContributed image terials weekly into Mother Nature’s Studio. It is an “In the Walled Garden at Grey opportunity to uniquely Towers,” oil painting by Joan Polishook interpret on paper, board and canvas what is seen WHEN: Thursday, June 4, and felt while communing 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and every with and being inspired following Thursday through by nature. September 17; see website There is no charge to for subsequent locations. participate; there is no WHERE: Grey Towers formal instruction. RathNational Historic Site, er, the artists have the opMilford, PA portunity to network with COST: Free others, share a common experience and sketch or CONTACT: www. paint in nature’s garden joanpolishook-art.com; click in one’s personal selected on “COME PAINT WITH ME”© for a full schedule medium and style. The and more details. noon lunch break is the perfect time to get together for a chat and sharing of ideas as well as gentle critique. You are encouraged to bring lunch as well as art materials. The meetings are held rain or shine at some locations or cancelled due to inclement weather. If in doubt about the weather, call 570/775-6896 before 9 a.m. on the appointed day. The program offers all artists a chance to have their work showcased at two annual exhibits and sales. In September/October, Come Paint With Me is featured at the Gallery at Chant Realtors Lords Valley, PA with a Meetthe-Artist reception on Saturday, September 5 from 5 to 7 p.m. In November/December all paintings completed at the Grey Towers site will go on display in the Pinchot Mansion for the 2015 holiday season. There will be an invitational reception for artists and their guests.

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Appetizers, Desserts, Brunch, Dinner, Restaurant in the Region, Paul Nanni Chef, Locally Sourced Menu, Server Carson Klikus The Heron

845-252-3333 40 Main Street Narrowsburg, NY 12764 www.theheronrestaurant.com

Atmosphere, Bed & Breakfast, Getaway, Friendly Staff, Breakfast, Off the Beaten Path, Place to Take Out of Town Guest ECCE Bed & Breakfast

845-557-8562 19 Silverfish Road Barryville, NY 12719 www.eccebedandbreakfast.com

Authentic Meal Fiesta on Main

570-352-3700 1139 Main Street Honesdale, PA 18431

Diner

Miss Monticello Diner 845-791-8934 405 Broadway #1 Monticello, NY 12701

Romantic Restaurant The Settlers Inn 4 Main Avenue Hawley, PA 18428 570-226-2993 www.the settlersinn.com

Best Businesses & Services Beer/Sprits

Roscoe Beer Co.

607-290-5002 145 Rockland Road Roscoe, NY 12776 www.roscoebeercompany.com

Farm Equipment Retailer Marshall Machinery

570-729-7117 Route 652 348 Bethel School Road, Honesdale PA 18431 www.marshall-machinery.com

Coffeehouse

Locally-made products

845-252-6688 25 Main Street Narrowsburg, NY 12764 www.coffeecreations-narrowsburg.com

845-252-9986 44A Main Street, Narrowsburg, NY 12764 www.bydelaine.com

Coffee Creations

By Delaine Fine Goods Made In America

Health Food Store

Music Store

570.253-3469

845-796-3616 348 Rock Hill Drive Rock Hill, NY 12775 www.stevesmusiccenter.com

Nature’s Grace

947 Main St Honesdale, PA 18431 www.naturesgrace.net

Restaurant in Pike County Apple Valley

570-296-6831 104 Route 6 Milford, PA 18337 www.applevalleyrestaurant.com

Steve’s Music Center

Playhouse Theater Forestburgh Playhouse 39 Forestburgh Rd Forestburgh NY 12777 845-794-1194 www.fbplayhouse.org

Child Care Provider Learning and Growing Child Care Center

Pet Boarding/Pampering Dog Mountain Lodge

60 Milanville Rd Beach Lake NY 18405 570-729-7853

845-932-9393 486 County Road 116 Cochecton, NY 12726 www.dogmountainlodge.com

Modular Homes Makovic Homes

Veterinarian

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Golf Course Tennanah Lake 100 Fairway View Drive Roscoe, NY 12776 www.tennanah.com

Pet Store Pet Central

570-251-3470 344 Erie Street Honesdale, PA 18431 www.petcentralstores.com

Elder Care Facility Bethany Village

570-251-3463 150 Noble Lane Bethany, PA 18431 www.bethanyseniorliving.com

Landscaper

Macijewski Landscaping

570-224-6405 360 Swago Raod Damascus, PA 18415 www.maciejewskilandscaping.com

Maternity Ward, Women’s Health Center Wayne Memorial Hospital

Honesdale, Hamlin, Waymart, Lords Valley, Vandling 570-253-3005 601 Park Street Honesdale, PA 18431 www.wmh.org

Joseph A. D’Abbraccio, D.V.M, Catskill Veterinary Services

845-807-8380 Services Provided all over Sullivan County jdabbracciodvm@icloud.com www.catskillvetservices.com

Wine Selection Hancock Liquors 607-637-5364 27 West Main Street Hancock, NY 13783

Well Driller

Frank Smith & Sons 845-252-6642 130 Matt Smith Road Cochecton, NY 12726

Best of Our Community Art Gallery

Delaware Valley Arts Alliance 845-252-7576 37 Main Street Narrowsburg, NY 12764 www.artsalliancesite.org

Day Trip, Historic Site, Museum, Live Music Venue Bethel Woods Center for the Arts 866-781-2922 200 Hurd Road Bethel, NY 12720 www.bethelwoodscenter.org

Private School Homestead School

845-856-6359 428 Hollow Road Glen Spey, NY 12737 www.homesteadschool.com

Best People Radio Station, Radio Personality

Plumber

845-292-7535 thunder102.com

Sales Person

Smalls Plumbing, Heating, AC 845-794-7780 www.smallshvc.com

Michelle Semerano Thunder 102

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Poetry and sculpture share the spotlight CALLICOON, NY — Members of the Upper Delaware Writers Collective (UDWC) will read their original works at Café Devine, 33 Lower Main St., in conjunction with artist Naomi Teppich’s exhibition, “Earth Fusion,” on Sunday, June 7 at 3 p.m. The poets will read on a variety of themes, and include some poems that spotlight Teppich’s sculptures, which derive from her intense interest in nature and the environment. In her exhibit, she fuses groupings of fossil imagery including ammonites, brachiopods and trilobites with the intent to influence viewers to cherish these earth jewels. The UDWC has been recognized for its ongoing contributions to the community, including readings, radio events and publications. These accomplished poets have produced several anthologies over the years, which will be available for sale at the reading. Prior to the poetry reading, local singer/ songwriter Mark Switko will perform his original music from 1 to 3 p.m. Visit cafedevine.com or call 845/887-3076.

Wildlife exhibit opens at Sullivan County Museum HURLEYVILLE, NY — The Sullivan County Historical Society will present “A Little on the Wild Side,” its new Sullivan County Wildlife Exhibit, featuring mounted birds, mammals and fish native to Sullivan County, with an opening on Sunday, June 7 from 2 to 4 p.m. The museum is located at 265 Main St. Admission is free, and there will be refreshments. The exhibit will be one of several opening at the museum this summer. In July, “The Concord Hotel” will open, about the 1,200-room hotel that, at its peak, was the largest fullservice resort in the world. Visit www. scnyhistory.org.

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WOODBOURNE, NY — The Sullivan County Community Chorus will perform its 38th annual spring concert on Sunday, June 7 at 3 p.m. at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 6317 Rte. 42. The theme of the concert chosen by conductor Kevin J. Giroux is “A Forrest of Sound,” featuring choral music of Dan Forrest, a modern composer of music with cinematic sound. The concert includes selections with violin solos, four-hand piano accompaniments and a chamber orchestra. Giroux is in his 17th year as choral director at Tri-Valley Central School, Grahamsville. Among his other musical activities are serving as solo adjudicator for the New York State School Music Association, past president and current treasurer of the Sullivan County Music Educators Association and part-time church organist. The Sullivan County Community Chorus consists HEALTH FOODS & DELI of members ranging in age Natural Foods • Full Line of Supplements & Vitamins from 16 to over 80 years. Hoagies & Take-Out Lunches (Also Vegetarian) Performances of the chorus Fresh Juices • Special Diet Products are made possible in part with funds from the Sullivan 947 Main Street, Honesdale, PA • 570-253-3469 County Decentralization Program, a re-grant program COVER YOUR WORLD FLOORING, Inc. of the New York State Council Home of the Free Monthly Carpet Remnant Giveaway on the Arts, administered by Local (570) 251-2538 817 Main Street the Delaware Valley Arts TOLL FREE 1-877-68-COVER Honesdale, PA. 18431 Alliance. Admission costs $15 for PROUDLY SERVING HONESDALE AND TRISTATEAREA FOR THE PAST 15 YEARS adults, $12 for seniors and PROFESSIONAL INSTALLATION OF a suggested donation of $10 * Carpet - Residential & Commercial * Area Rugs and In Stock Remnants * Hardwood - Solid & Engineered * Armstrong Ceilings for students. There will be a * Luxury Vinyl Tiles & Sheet Vinyl Wood, Metal, and Classic Drop * Ceramic Tile * Kitchen Cabinets and reception after the concert. * Laminate and Cork Bathroom Vanities Visit the Sullivan County * Siding, Decking, Railing Systems * Granite Counters * Hardwood Refinishing * Installation Tools & Supplies Community Chorus on for Contractors * Kirsch Window Treatments * We Also Have Products for Facebook.

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The Stourbridge Line is open again Scenic train rides of the Northern Poconos

By ISABEL BRAVERMAN

ONESDALE, PA — Take a step back in time, or rather, a ride back in time on the Stourbridge Line railroad. After three years of closure, the Stourbridge Line is back. The 25-mile track begins in Honesdale and goes to Hawley. The popular railroad is a special treat for the area, which has a claim to be the birhtplace of the American raiload. Excursion rides began on May 9 and will continue on select weekends throughout the summer and into the fall. Rides are at 11 a.m., 12 noon (departing from Hawley) and 2 p.m. on Saturdays and at 11 a.m. on Sundays (see the website for a full calendar). The passenger cars have been completely revamped, and you can even take a ride in the caboose. The Stourbridge Line was purchased and is now owned by the Delaware Lackawaxen & Stourbridge Railroad Company (DL&S). Entrepreneur Tom Myles and the Myles Group worked to restore the engine and cars and brought the railroad back to life. Myles is a railroad man and worked on a line between Wellsboro, PA and Corning, NY. When he first came to that line, there were 1.5 people who made a living from the railroad; when he left there were over 150 people. Wayne County Historical Society Executive Director Carol Dunn is excited to see the railroad running again. She spoke of Myles’ impact in Wellsboro. “That kind of thing makes your eyes pop and makes you think, ‘Are we here at the beginning of something that is going to be that monumental in Honesdale and Wayne County?’ Think of the amount of money this could bring into our community, the amount of tourism and bed and breakfasts, restaurant meals, gas station fill-ups, mini-market purchases, all of that stuff,”

Dunn said. “Everyone here is hoping that it is the beginning of a great new era of train excursions here in Wayne County.” The train brought a lot of tourism to the area, but it closed in 2011 because of a lack of funding. It was then owned by the Wayne County Chamber of Commerce. “We hope the impact it makes on our community is significant and lasting,” Dunn said. “People of Honesdale and Hawley have welcomed them [the Myles Group] with open arms, because it makes a big difference when you don’t have those 12,000 people coming into your comer. munity in the summer.” mes The excursion times ple are set up so that people me could spend some time in Hawley before rele, turning to Honesdale, ge and take advantage nd of the shopping and th restaurants in both re towns. The ride there ur and back is about hour and a half. d “I know the renewed e pride that I see here d in Honesdale and n Wayne County in general,” Dunn n said. “Everybody is delighted that the excursions rides have come back, and everyone is hoping it is going to be a great long run from the Myles Group.”

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How to ride the Stourbridge Line The train boards in Honesdale, PA at the Wayne County Visitors Center. While you’re there, check out the full-size replica of the Stourbridge Lion locomotive in the Wayne County Historical Society Museum at 810 Main St. The excursion goes to Hawley and back, at a round trip of about 1 and a half hours. Tickets cost $20 for those 13 and older and $10 ages 12 and under. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www. thestourbridgeline.net.

In 1827, the Delaware and Hudson Company (known for the D&H Canal) began to explore locomotive use to transport coal from its mines in Carbondale to Honesdale, and then to New York City via the canal. They wound up using a system known as the gravity railroad; it uses inclined tracks and lets gravity do the work to move the train on the downgrade, employing other means like animal power or stationary engines and cables on the upgrade. The system was common in Europe, though unheard of here in America. John B. Jervis (as in Port Jervis), engineer for the D&H Company in the 1820s, became interested in the then-emerging steam locomotive technology—which could be used to pull freight both uphill and down—and it was he who imported from England the steam locomotive the Stourbridge Lion to try out on the line. A full-sized replica of the Lion is now in the museum of the Wayne County Historical Society on Main Street. Although it was eventually decided that it was too heavy to be used on the gravity railroad tracks and was mothballed shortly after its first trials, the Stourbridge Lion was the first steam engine to run on tracks in this country. When it made its first run, onlookers were convinced it wouldn’t work and that the rider would be killed. But jeers quickly turned to cheers as the train made its way down the tracks and back. From there, as we now know, the engine-driven railroad model became the dominant one in the country, and an integral part of the Industrial Revolution in America. That makes the return of an excursion rail service to the Honesdale-Hawley run particularly appropriate.

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Free caregiver retreat at Frost Valley CLARYVILLE, NY — Caregivers have a free opportunity to relax and recharge at the fourth annual Caregiver Spring Renewal and Retreat on Wednesday, June 17, from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Frost Valley YMCA on 2000 Frost Valley Rd. You can get a free ride on a bus available with Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County (CCESC). Board at 9:30 a.m. at the CCESC Gerald J. Skoda Extension Education Center on 64 Ferndale-Loomis Rd., to return at 4:30 p.m. The retreat includes a picnic lunch and several activities that will encourage relaxation and fun for participants. Family caregivers can opt to participate in any, all, or none of the activities; they may also visit with other caregivers or explore the grounds, including the famous Forstmann Castle. YMCA Health and Wellness medical staff will be on hand to provide free professional respite care for accompanying care receivers. Basic medical information is required by YMCA by June 3. Respite care will include music therapy, art exploration and Frost Valley’s nature resource room. Medications can be administered and lunch can be provided. Pre-registration is required; email sullivan@cornell. edu or call 845/292-6180. Sponsors are Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County’s Caregiver Resource Center, Alzheimer’s Association of the Hudson Valley, Frost Valley YMCA, The Misner Agency and Rolling V Transportation Services.

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Bumper Jacksons swing into Hawley HAWLEY, PA — The Bumper Jacksons come to the Hawley Silk Mill on Saturday, June 6 at 8 p.m., offered by Harmony Presents. “Wildly inventive, eclectic and the most fun you can ever have at an old-fashioned dance party, DC’s Bumper Jacksons have quickly gained national recognition for their blend of jazz, swing, blues and old-time country tunes as well as original compositions that harken back to an era of white lightning, Appalachian hollers and New Orleans’ jazz clubs,” wrote Jane Roser of That Music Mag. Harmony Presents concerts and shows take place in the Boiler Room at the Hawley Silk Mill located at 8 Silk Mill Dr., overlooking the falls shared with Ledges Hotel. Earlybird tickets are available up until a week prior to the show for $16 or for the first 15 ticket buyers as an online exclusive. General admission costs $20. Tickets can be purchased in advance online at www.harmonypresents. com or in person at AMSkier Insurance Agency located at 209 Main Ave. Call 570/588-8077.

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HONESDALE, PA — The Wayne County Public Library (WCPL) will hold a 75th birthday bash at The Cooperage on Tuesday, June 16 from 7:30-10 pm. Wayne County’s own Steppin’ Eddy will help the library celebrate its 75th year in Honesdale with plenty of rock-and-roll, and there will be snacks by Paulie’s Hot Dogs. For those over 21, it is a BYOB event. For those under 21, water and soft drinks will be available. Rumor has it there may be a staff performance as well. This also a BYOD event, as in Bring Your Own Device— smartphone, iPad or tablet—to see first-hand how to access free online audio-books, e-books and more than 100 popular digital magazines like Elle, Esquire and Rolling Stone. Library volunteers will be on hand at 7:30 p.m. to demonstrate the wide variety of online resources from learning a new language to practice exams for licenses and certifications, to live homework help and signing up for a library card on-line. Then at 8 p.m., the music begins. Tickets are available for $8 in advance at the library, 1406 Main St., or for $10 at the door. The WCPL’s YAC (Young Adult Council) is collecting donations of pet food for the Dessin Animal Shelter through the end of June. Bring a pet food donation and knock $1 off the price of admission. Continued on page 26

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ow that I’ve got your attention, let me assure you that I know absolutely nothing about poetry, other than the fact that the above is the opening line of a limerick—which doesn’t even count. That said, poetry abounds in the Upper Delaware River region, and in my constant attempt to grasp that which I don’t comprehend, I keep seeking it out. Several years ago, I popped in to the NACL Theatre in Highland Lake, NY to check out a show conceived and written by Laura E.J. Moran (www.lejmoran.com) which incorporated the written word in conjunction with an art installation and Moran herself, who had taken up temporary residence at the theatre (www. nacl.org) ensconced in a “nest” while scribbling notes and hanging bits of paper strewn throughout the performance space. I didn’t get it, and said so in no uncertain terms. Flash-forward a few years and I sat down with Moran in Narrowsburg, NY to discuss another project she was working on, and she brought my previous “humble opinion” up during the conversation. Truth be told, I was slightly embarrassed, since I was less than kind in my assessment of that performance, but I soldiered through our discussion, freely admitting that I’m sorely lacking in the poetry department. Another couple of years passed and brought me to this past weekend, and once again, Ms. Moran. Celebrating its 15th year, the NACL chose to open the new season with the debut of Moran’s new book, “Desire Line,” which is described in the program as a combination of “autobiography, invention and spirited rumination on the various levels of love and longing... orally/aurally delivered and heard as Moran explores how the personal and mythical intertwine and how language and memory intertwine.” Uh oh. Arriving at the theatre with the Wonder Dog in tow, I peeked behind the curtain to see what looked like another “nest” woven together out of old McCall’s sewing patterns, tables strewn with ephemera and mementoes from Laura’s past, while receiving instructions before entering the space to select one before taking my seat,

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Bits of ephemera from poet/performance artist Laura Moran’s past were strewn throughout the space at the NACL Theatre in Highland Lake, NY, many of which came into play during the performance and place it in a basket at the lip of the stage. “Here we go,” I thought, “something else to confound and confuse,” while doing what was asked amd gaping at the allencompassing “ art installation” cocooning the space. As Moran explained how the hour would progress, I found myself progressively interested, then intrigued, and ultimately completely engrossed as she proceeded to envelop the audience (and myself) in her free-form expression of memories flodding her mind, written (and performed) in a ‘non-linear” expression, replete with props, very cool lighting and sound design and Moran herself, who was more than ably assisted by other NACL members, including her partner, John Roth. Simply put, I was wowed. As Roth wrote single words on paper from Laura’s reading while hanging them in a strand above his head, I jotted a few myself in my notebook: “charming, moving, funny, real, dramatic, lovable, scary and sweet” are but a few that came to mind as Moran’s emotionally charged performance drew a vivid portrait of her past which focuses in part on her “matrilineal line of her family [grandmother, mother, sister, daughter] and discovers what she has inherited from them.” Not your average “misty, water-colored memories” by any stretch, but distinctive and complex (IMHO) tone-poems that I found riveting, entertaining and incredibly accessible in a way I’d not thought possible, given my (previous) penchant for not understanding what this talented woman does. “Huzzah!” I cried “I get it, I really get it!” Yes, there was a lot going on, between the shadow play, the bits of ephemera being passed from hand-to-hand, the music and props—and I got it all, while reveling in it. Moran’s personality and panache, as she entertained the sold-out crowd with her incredibly distinctive style, gave me a newfound appreciation for what she and her fellow scribes do so well. I owe Laura E.J. Moran a debt of gratitude for being patient with me over the years and allowing me to take my own non-linear path to enlightenment, eventually arriving at a far greater appreciation for what writers like her are capable of expressing. When asked about her affiliation with the NACL, Moran had this to say: “Only in a place like NACL Theatre can a genre bending show like ‘Desire Line’ happen. NACL allows a creative idea to flourish into a vision and then blossom into a reality,” she said. “It gives artists a place to innovate, break rules, to learn and question tradition” she concludes. Oh, and teach me a thing or two. I wonder what she’d do with a limerick…

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ARROWSBURG, NY — The winners of The Delaware Company/River Reporter Tall Ships and Timbering writing contest have been selected. Winner of the Grand Prize is Linda Schaefer, for her story “Ain’t No Relation to Tom Quick,” a fiction piece that recreates the “maiden voyage” on a timber raft of a young man who just happens to have the same name as the renowned Indian fighter Tom Quick. It will be printed in our fall Upper Delaware Magazine. Second prize goes to Jane Luchsinger, for “Conversation with Chiefs,” which imagines a day in the life of a raftsman whose raft gets held up in a logjam at Narrowsburg on the day that the first Erie Railroad train drives through Narrowsburg—carrying President Millard Fillmore and Daniel Webster. Third prize goes to Grace Johansen, for a wild and woolly recounting of a true story about some of the stalwart women who lived near the lower fort in the Colonial settlement of Cushetunk (of which Narrowsburg’s Fort Delaware is a recreation) and got into a territorial fight that makes today’s “Real Housewives” look tame. And an Honorable Mention goes to Tom Caska, for his story about a raft trip enlivened by a visit from a bear—or was it just a ghost? Award winners receive tickets to the Tall Ships festival in Philadelphia, with other prizes including tickets to this year’s Delaware Company history/architectural bus tour, Forestburgh Playhouse tickets, and tour passes to Grey Towers National Historic Site. Thanks to all who participated, and the wonderful imagination, playfulness and enterprise their pieces displayed, and to Forestburgh Playhouse and Grey Towers National Heritage Organization for their generous prize donations.

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Bill Staines featured at Hearn concert NARROWSBURG, NY — The Friends of Maris Hearn present the 9th annual Maris Hearn Life Celebration Concert, featuring legendary folk singer Bill Staines, on Saturday, June 13 at the Tusten Theater. Doors open at 7:30 and the show begins at 8 p.m. Hearn Contributed photo was a long-time WJFF Bill Staines volunteer and producer of WJFF’s famous Gumbo Shop program. Admission costs $15. For more than 40 years, Staines (w w w. ac ou st icmu sic.c om /st a i ne s / ) has traveled across North America, delighting audiences at festivals, colleges, concerts and coffeehouses. He performs nearly 200 concerts a year and drives over 65,000 miles annually. Of his music, Nanci Griffith says, “Bill Staines has been my hero since 1977. He carries on where Woody left off—carrying on the tradition of stories and characters you wish you knew.” Staines weaves a blend of gentle wit and humor into his performances, and one reviewer wrote, “He has a sense of timing to match the best standup comic.” You have heard Bill singing on Garrison Keillor’s A Prairie Home Companion, HBO’s award winning series Deadwood, and Public Radio’s Mountain Stage. The concert is a benefit for WJFF Radio Catskill and the Delaware Valley Arts Alliance. Call 845/252-7272 for reservations.

Ancien Régime Baroque Trio MILFORD and HAWLEY, PA — The Ancien Régime Baroque Trio will appear at Grey Towers National Historic Site in Milford on Saturday, June 13 at 5:30 p.m, and at Hawley Silk Mill in Hawley on Sunday, June 14 at 3 p.m. Tickets cost $20, and seating at both concerts is limited. The program at both concerts will showcase Couperin, Marais, Lully and Hotteterre, all famous composers of the French cultural renaissance during the 17th- and 18th-century reign of the Sun King, Louis XIV. Contemporaries of Handel and Bach, they wrote grand, courtly music. The concerts will take place at the Great Room of Grey Towers and in the Boiler Room of the Hawley Silk Mill. Tickets can be bought in advance at www. kindredspiritsarts.org or in person at Books and Prints at Pear Alley, 220 Broad St. in Milford, open Wednesday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., 570-296 4777. Children under 15 will be admitted free.

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Child care and economic development in Sullivan County

ROCK HILL — Sullivan County Child Care Council will hold a gathering for those interested in becoming child care providers, at Bernie’s Holiday Restaurant, 6:30pm. Sullivan County is on the horizon of massive development and there are only 54 registered or licensed child care programs currently operating. RSVP: 845/292-7166 ext. 309.

Port Jervis Free Library’s budget and trustee election

PORT JERVIS — The annual vote for the Port Jervis Free Library’s 2015/2016 operating budget and trustee election at the library, 138 Pike St.; poll open from 12noon-8pm.

Rummage sale

PORT JERVIS — Rummage sale at the First Presbyterian Church of Port Jervis, 6 North Broome St., 9am-12 noon. Bag day. 845/856-1231.

Shadowland Theatre presents ‘Clybourne Park’

ELLENVILLE — Winner of the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award, this sharp and funny collision of race and real estate is one of the finest plays written in recent years, and a provocative homage to Lorraine Hansberry’s “A Raisin in the Sun.” Thursdays-Saturdays at 8pm; Sundays at 2pm through June 14. Tickets start at $34. 845/647-5511.

Fri., Jun. 5 Death of a Salesman

SOUTH FALLSBURG — The Sullivan County Dramatic Workshop will present “Death of a Salesman” by Arthur Miller at the Rivoli Theatre, 8pm. 845/434-0209.

First Friday Networking Breakfast

MONTICELLO — First Friday Networking Breakfast at Albella Family Restaurant, 50 Jefferson St., 7:45am. Sponsor: Jeff Bank. Cost: advanced $15 members, at the door $20 members, and $25 notyet-members. 845/791-4200 or email office@catskills.com.

Rummage sale

PORT JERVIS — Rummage sale at the First Presbyterian Church of Port Jervis, 6 North Broome St., 9am-12 noon. What is left is free. 845/856-1231.

Sat., Jun. 6 A Flower Garden of Art

SCRANTON — The Century Club, 612 Jefferson Ave., will host an art show featuring botanical artist Lucille Norella, 3-5:30pm. There will be light refreshments and a chance to meet the artist. The display will be in the Green Room for the month of June. 570/488-6742.

Auditions for Vaudeville in the Catskills

Child car seat inspection

MONTICELLO — Marshall & Sterling Insurance and Preferred Mutual will host a free child car seat safety inspection event at Marshall & Sterling parking lot, 2 High St., 11am-2pm. Child’s car seat inspected by certified technicians to ensure that the seat meets current safety regulations and is installed properly.

Death of a Salesman

SOUTH FALLSBURG — The Sullivan County Dramatic Workshop will present “Death of a Salesman” by Arthur Miller at the Rivoli Theatre, 8pm. 845/434-0209.

Equinunk United Methodist Church rummage sale

EQUINUNK — Equinunk United Methodist Church holds a rummage, bake and deli sale in the church basement, 12noon-3pm. Sale continues Thursday, June 11, 7-8:30pm, and Saturday, June 13, 9am-1pm. 570/224-6361.

Finger Lakes Trail in the Catskills: Talk and walk

LIVINGSTON MANOR — Morgan Outdoors celebrates National Trails Day, 1pm with a special talk and walk. Rick Roberts, the Catskill maintenance coordinator for the Finger Lakes Trail (FLT), presents an overview of the trail. At 2:30pm he leads a hike to Split Rock (2.5 miles round trip). Register: 845/4395507.

June exhibit & opening reception

SHOHOLA — The Artists’ Market Community Center and the Barryville Area Arts Association are sponsoring a free reception for the opening of their June art exhibit at the Artists’ Market Community Center, 114 Richardson Ave., 4-6pm. www.artistsmarketcc.com.

Kadampa New York Fun Fair

GLEN SPEY — Fair for the whole family at the Kadampa World Peace Temple, 11am-4pm. The fair will include flea market, local artist vendors and live music. Join in on dance demonstrations and nature walks on the 82 acres of natural woodlands. Enjoy fresh food, dessert cafe and raw juice bar. 845/856-9000.

Milford Garden Club annual perennial plant sale

MILFORD — Annual perennial plant sale at the Community House, located at Broad and Harford streets (at the traffic light in town); rain or shine. The perennials are grown by members of the club and will come with instructions for best growing conditions. 570/296-1157.

Nature Watch

HURLEYVILLE — Vaudeville in the Catskills Swings into the Sixties at the Sullivan County Museum, 265 Main St. 1-4pm. Theme is the 1960’s, Catskill’s Hotel Era. Seeking: comedians, singers, dancers, musical and novelty acts. Produced by Bethel Theatre Works, Sponsored by the SC Historical Society. Performances: Aug. 28-30.

Barryville Farmers’ Market

WHITE LAKE — Chicken barbeque in Faith Hall at the Reformed Presbyterian Church, Rte. 17B, across from Bethel Medical Center, 4:30-6:30pm. Donations are $12 for ½ chicken and $8 for ¼ chicken meal. Take-outs available. For advance tickets, call 845/583-7082.

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

WURTSBORO — Basha Kill Area Association holds a nature watch, 10am-4pm. Join trained volunteers at boat launch across from 1131 South Road to learn about nesting bald eagles and other wildlife of the beautiful Basha Kill wetland. Weekends until June 28. Powerful spotting scopes, lots of information, family friendly.

Penny social

LONG EDDY — Penny social at the Long Eddy Firehouse, State Route 97. Doors open 5pm, calling starts 6pm. Special table, themed baskets, door prizes, 50/50, raffle, refreshments. Proceeds benefit the Auxiliary of the Long Eddy Hose Company.

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Snowmobile Water Cross Races

ROSCOE — Snowmobile Water Cross Races, sponsored by The Delaware Valley Ridge Riders snowmobile club, at Hodges Lake, 77 Beaverkill Rd. Admission $10/day, children 10 & under free. 607/372-4455, or www.dvrr.info.

Street jazz & old-time country blues with Bumper Jacksons

HAWLEY — Bumper Jacksons perform at Harmony Presents in the Boiler Room inside the Silk Mill, 8pm. Bumper Jacksons have quickly gained national recognition for their blend of jazz, swing, blues and old-time country tunes, as well as original compositions. Tickets: $15-$20. www.silkmillharmony.com.

Ten Mile River Scout Museum open Saturdays

NARROWSBURG — The Ten Mile River Scout Museum at 1481 Crystal Lake Rd. will be open to the public Saturdays in June from 11am-3pm. Call 845/252-3775 during operating hours for additional information.

Yard and plant sale

Songwriters Anonymous

SHOHOLA — Songwriters Anonymous meets the first Sunday of every month at Artists’ Market Community Center, 2pm. Play or sing original compositions, or just sit and listen. Light refreshments served. RSVP to artistsmarket114@gmail.com.

Sullivan County Audubon Bashakill Herp Walk

WURTSBORO — Joint walk with the Bashakill Association and Sullivan Audubon to find “herps” at the Bashakill. Meet leader, Bill Cutler, 10am at the Haven Road Parking lot (Rte. 209 side.) 845/807-0291.

Tricky tray

PORT JERVIS — Tricky tray at VFW Ladies Auxiliary #161, Owen St., doors open 12 noon calling at 2pm. Refreshments for sale.

Mon., Jun. 8 Bus trip to Hunterdon Hill Playhouse

YOUNGSVILLE — Liberty Aglow Lighthouse annual yard and plant sale at the United Reform Church of Youngsville on Route 52, 9am-3pm.

GLEN SPEY — Lumberland Senior Center trip to see “Twist and Shout” at Hunterdon Hill Playhouse on August 8. Must sign up by June 8. $95. 845/856-1464.

Sun., Jun. 7

Hearing loss support group

Auditions for Vaudeville in the Catskills

HURLEYVILLE — Audition for Vaudeville in the Catskills “Swings into the Sixties” at the Sullivan County Museum, 265 Main St. 1-4pm. Theme is the 1960’s, Catskill’s Hotel Era. Seeking: comedians, singers, dancers, musical and novelty acts. Produced by Bethel Theatre Works, Sponsored by the SC Historical Society. Performances: Aug. 28-30.

Callicoon Farmers’ Market

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

Death of a Salesman

SOUTH FALLSBURG — The Sullivan County Dramatic Workshop will present “Death of a Salesman” by Arthur Miller at the Rivoli Theatre, 2pm. 845/434-0209.

Golf tournament

SWAN LAKE — The Jeffersonville Lion’s Club hosts its annual golf tournament at Swan Lake Golf Course, sign up at 12noon; tee time at 1pm for individuals or teams of four. Cost: $70, includes a golf cart, green fees and a dinner afterward. 845/482-4061.

Milford Farmers Market

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

Opening of Sullivan County wildlife exhibit

HURLEYVILLE — The Sullivan County Historical Society presents their new Sullivan County Wildlife Exhibit, featuring mounted birds, mammals and fish native to Sullivan County. Opening at the Sullivan County Museum, 265 Main St., 2-4pm. Free admission, refreshments. 845/434-8044.

Snowmobile Water Cross Races

HARRIS — A free support group for individuals with hearing loss will be held at Catskill Regional Medical Center, 5-7pm. The support group provides individuals with the latest information about the impact of hearing loss and the technology options available as well as offers advice, encouragement and education. 845/794-3300.

Tues., Jun. 9 Milford Garden Club meeting

MILFORD — The Milford Garden Club will hold a meeting at the First Presbyterian Church of Milford, 1pm. The topic is “Biodynamic Compost Preparations.” Dr. Basil Williams will present a program about creating the best possible form/ratio of herbs/materials in the plant kingdom for use in soil compost preparation.

Wed., Jun. 10 Learn how to use Twitter

CALLICOON — Twitter workshop at the library, 5pm. Part of Social Media Month at the library. Presented by blogger Jeanne Sager at the Business Group. Registration required. www.WSPLon line.org.

Fri., Jun. 12 Comedy Night at Cocoon

HAWLEY — Harmony Presents features comedians from New York, Boston, Philadelphia and more at Cocoon Coffee House, 1 Silk Mill Dr., 8:30pm. $15-20 + 2 items from Cocoon Comedy Menu.

Death of a Salesman

SOUTH FALLSBURG — The Sullivan County Dramatic Workshop will present “Death of a Salesman” by Arthur Miller at the Rivoli Theatre, 8pm. 845/434-0209.

Sat., Jun. 13 “Broadway” in Milford

MILFORD — City Stage celebrates “Broadway” at the Historic Milford Theatre, 114 E. Catherine St., 7:30pm. Featuring songs from “Chicago,” “Cabaret,” “Curtains” and more. Reception with the cast following the show. General admission: $10. Tickets available at the door. www.facebook.com/tcstage.

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American Legion Post 765 breakfast

LOOKOUT — Teeple Stevenson Young American Legion Post 765 hosts a pancake breakfast at the Post’s home on Rt 191, 7:30-11:30am. Serving pancakes, blueberry pancakes, french toast, eggs, sausage, pastries, coffee, tea and orange juice.

Barryville Farmers’ Market

Blues trio: No Good Sister

HAWLEY — No Good Sister performs at Harmony Presents in the Boiler Room inside the Silk Mill, 8pm. The trio sings honkey-tonk, western-swing and blues three-part harmonies. Tickets: $15-$20. www.silkmillharmony.com.

Chicken BBQ

RILEYVILLE — Chicken BBQ, take out only, at Cold Spring Rileyville Presbyterian Church, 2497 Greatbend Tpk., 12 noon-3pm. Adults $10, kids $6. Chicken, coleslaw, potato salad, baked beans, roll and cookies. Presale tickets Jamiesons Greenhouse 570/253-4810, Linda 570/448-2301.

Death of a Salesman

SOUTH FALLSBURG — The Sullivan County Dramatic Workshop will present “Death of a Salesman” by Arthur Miller at the Rivoli Theatre, 8pm. 845/434-0209.

Folk musician Bill Staines performs

NARROWSBURG — WJFF presents folk legend Bill Staines at the Tusten Theater, 8pm. The Friends of Maris Hearn present the 9th annual Maris Hearn Life Celebration Concert. The concert is a benefit for WJFF Radio Catskill and the Delaware Valley Arts Alliance. www.acousticmusic.com/staines. $15 donation.

Native Plants Walk

LAKE ARIEL — Join the Delaware Highlands Conservancy for a native plants walk at Lacawac Sanctuary, 12noon2pm. Renowned author and botanist Dr. Ann Rhoads will lead the walk and answer questions about native plants and their habitats. Free, registration required. 570/226-3164 or 845/583-1010 or email info@delawarehighlands.org.

Red, White & Youth Bike & Trike Parade (Flag Day Celebration)

MATAMORAS — Free to families and children of all ages at Airport Park, 1pm. Decorate your bike, trike, stroller or wagon in the most patriotic way or wear a patriot costume. Children are required to wear helmets and be escorted by parent or guardian during the parade. Ice pops at the end of parade to each child finisher.

Tricky tray

WHITE LAKE — Tricky tray at the White Lake Firehouse, 1596 SR 17B. Doors open at 5:30pm, calling at 7pm. Admission $1 donation. Many items, including 32-inch flat-screen TV. Refreshments available. All proceeds benefits Sullivan/Orange Walk to End Alzheimer’s. 845/482-5430.

Sun., Jun. 14 Callicoon Farmers’ Market

Death of a Salesman

SOUTH FALLSBURG — The Sullivan County Dramatic Workshop will present “Death of a Salesman” by Arthur Miller at the Rivoli Theatre, 2pm. 845/434-0209.

Flag Day picnic

PORT JERVIS — VFW Ladies Auxiliary #161 and Sons of American Legion Flag Day picnic, 1-5pm. Cost: adults $15, 5-12 $5, under 5 free.

Jews for Jesus

LIBERTY — Jesus For Jesus will be ministering at Lighthouse Ministries, 5 Triangle Rd., 10:30am. The topic will be “Pentecost: Our Jewish Roots.” All Jews and gentiles are welcome to come hear about the Jewish-messianic roots of present day Pentecost. Free.

Milford Farmers Market

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

Pike County Historical Society dinner and show

MILFORD — The Pike County Historical Society will host its annual dinner at the Waterwheel Café, 4-7pm. Program will include a dinner consisting of First Lady Mary Todd Lincoln’s favorite recipes, followed by a one-act play titled “Mary Todd Lincoln: A Woman on the Edge.” Tickets: $50. Reservations requested. 570/2968126.

Mon., Jun. 15 Monticello School music recital

MONTICELLO — The Monticello Central School District music program’s annual “Last Night” portfolio recital will take place in the Nesin Theatre on St. John St., 6:30pm. This annual performance showcases Monticello High School’s Chamber Music and Dance Programs. Free.

Tues., Jun. 16 DIY Solar workshop

HONESDALE — SEEDS (Sustainable Energy Education & Development Support) sponsors a free Do-it-Yourself TwoNight Solar Workshop at the Wayne Conservation District, 648 Park St., 7-9pm. This hands-on workshop is for anyone interested in learning more about solar energy and wishing to install their own array. Registration is required. 570/245-1256.

Free day of yoga

LIVINGSTON MANOR — The Catskill Art Society will present yoga instructor Jane Mann for a free day of yoga at the CAS Arts Center, 48 Main St., with multiple sessions for beginners and intermediates between 4:45pm and 7:30pm. All people ages 13 and up welcome. Bring your own mat or borrow. Space is limited. 845/436-4227.

Wed., Jun. 17 DIY Solar workshop

Learn how to use Linked In

CALLICOON — Linked In workshop at the library, 10:15am. Part of Social Media Month. Registration required. www. WSPLonline.org.

Thurs., Jun. 18 Blood drive

PORT JERVIS — The Port Jervis Free Library in partnership with the New York Blood Center will host a blood drive downstairs in the library’s Community Room, 1-7pm. All blood types are needed, especially Types O- and O+. Walk-in donors are welcome. 845/856-7313.

Fri., Jun. 19 Loudon Wainwright III in concert

NARROWSBURG — Prolific American folk singer Loudon Wainwright III will play the Tusten Theatre, 210 Bridge St., 8pm. Tickets: $30 ($25 advance). 845/252-7272.

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Same-day, evening and weekend hours available in Rock Hill. At Crystal Run Healthcare, we believe that having the best in life means having access to the best doctors. That’s why we have an exceptional team of primary care physicians and nurse practitioners dedicated to caring for the residents of Sullivan County. They coordinate your care and offer same-day appointments, extended hours on evenings and weekends as well as on-site labs and diagnostic imaging, all under one roof. Whether you live here full time, are a summer resident, or are just passing through, we’re ready to see you today.

Saturday Primary Care Appointments Available in Rock Hill!

Sullivan County

845.794.6999

It’s not just healthcare. It’s Crystal Run Healthcare.

CrystalRunHealthcare.com

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Service Directory

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

Affordable Dentistry

Builder

Equipment & Tool Repair

Prime Wall Covering & Painting

Storage

DENTURES $499.00 each & up EXTRACTIONS with DENTURES 150.00 each & up CAPS $500.00 & up Call for appointment

JMR CONSTRUCTION COMPANY

ELDRED EQUIPMENT SERVICE & SUPPLY

RILEYVILLE MINI STORAGE

Your lock - your key - low monthly rates, various sizes to suit your needs. Route 371 East, Rileyville, PA 570-224-6284

TED KILLE

Exterminating

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

Plumbing & Heating

Stoves

SOUTH FALLSBURG DENTAL

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

Air Conditioning Heating • Plumbing • Electrical Air Conditioning

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

BORSDAM’S INC.

Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning

Architect

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

570-253-3788

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

PHILIP FARMILOE, ARCHITECT, AIA

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

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

Auto Body B&R COLLISION CORP.

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

Automotive D & R AUTO REPAIR

Complete auto repairs, 24 hr. local & long distance towing or flatbed recovery service. Gas • Diesel • BBQ Tanks Cash paid for junk vehicles. Rt. 97, Barryville, NY. Open 7 days. 845-557-8881 Nights 570-559-7696 or 7668

SONNY'S SERVICE CENTER

Foreign, domestic car and truck repair and complete fuel injection cleaning. 24-hour towing. NYS Inspection. Complete Diagnostic Check. 907 CR 23, Narrowsburg, NY H \ 845-252-3944 Z U

Blacktopping ESSELMAN PAVING

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

SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS

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

Construction REEVES MOUNTAIN CONSTRUCTION

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

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

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

Gutters BOB’S SEAMLESS GUTTERS

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

CENTRAL BOILER E-CLASSIC

Roofing

Tree Service

HALLORAN FARM

STRAIT LINE ROOFING

BLACK OAK TREE SERVICE

Outdoor wood furnace CLEANER and GREENER EPA Qualified CALL TODAY! 845-482-5208

HVAC ENERGYSTARDAVE

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

Sand & Gravel

BRADY STONE & LANDSCAPING LLC

Pole Saw Work • Climbing • Complete Tree Removal Stump Grinding • Chipping • Trimming

Rt. 652, Honesdale, PA • 570-251-9818

Free Estimates • 845-482-4965

Septic Service

Truck Parts & More

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

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

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

Painter B&L HOME INTERIOR

Equipment & Storage

Brush Hogging

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

Painter

MARSHALL MACHINERY, INC.

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

DER OSKAR TREE SERVICE.COM

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

845-701-3088

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

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

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

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

Landscaping

SOLAR GEO & WOOD

Blacktopping Lake Huntington, NY • 845-932-7829

CATSKILL BRUSH HOG SERVICES

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

Full Service Tree Care • Tree Removal & Pruning Fertilizer & Insecticide Treatments Organic Pesticide Spraying • Member TCIA 845 557 8051 Licensed NY/PA deroskartreeservice@yahoo.com In business since 1993 • Fully Insured

Commercial Boilers, Heat Pumps & Controls

CREATIVE EARTH LANDSCAPING

NARROWSBURG ELECTRIC

Swimming Pools CLEAR-RITE POOLS & SPAS, INC.

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

AMERICAN ELECTRIC, LLC

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

GS PLUMBING & HEATING

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

WOOD & COAL STOVES

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

PIERPONT HEATING & PLUMBING

Heating

Electrical

JS ELECTRIC

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

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

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

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

BUSELLI PLUMBING, HEATING & ELECTRIC

KELLAM’S PAINTING

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

Visit us at www.straitlineroofing.com

VALLEY SAND & GRAVEL

ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

KOBERLEIN SEPTIC CLEANING

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

ROTO ROOTER Septic Tank Pumping, Underground Pipe Video Inspections, Drainfield Restoraton Service, Septic System Inspections, All Types of Plumbing, Repairs, 24-Hour Service. 845-252-6672 • 570-729-7936

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

Solar Energy

GAEBEL’S TREE SERVICE

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

RTS TRUCK CENTER, INC 570-729-7636

Well Drilling PETER A. KESTLER WELL DRILLING Licensed driller serving NY, NJ and PA Since 1967 • “Water when you want it!” Shohola, PA • 570-559-7596

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

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

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

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

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

Help Wanted

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

ADOPTION: Unplanned Pregnancy? Caring licensed adoption agency provides financial and emotional support. Choose from loving pre-approved families. Call Joy toll free 1-866-922-3678 or confidential email:Adopt@ForeverFamiliesThroughAdoption.org A childless young married couple (she-30/he-37) seeks to adopt. Will be hands-on mom/devoted dad. Financial security. Expenses paid. Call/text. Mary & Adam. 1-800790-5260.

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

Help Wanted

BIG DOG ARMS in Roscoe is looking for Part Time help Only the BEST need apply Male or female call - 516-987-7875

Help Wanted

Full Time Parts Person Self Motivated, Basic Mechanical Knowledge & Computer Skills Required. Benefits Apply at RTS Truck Center, Route 652 Honesdale Pa 570-729-7636

Your ad could be here! Call and place your ad to rent it fast!

SALES PERSON – Must have 3+ years of sales! Experienced in heavy duty trucks & equipment a plus. Salary & bene¿ts based on experience & results. Apply @ Arthur Trovei & Sons, Inc., Port Jervis, NY, call 845-856-1142. Heavy Equipment Operators In High Demand! Get Hands On Training And National Certifications Operating Bulldozers, Backhoes, Excavators. Average $18-$22 Hourly! Veteran Benefits Eligible! 1-866968-2577

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

Tuesday, June 16th 4:00pm- 7:00pm

ADOPTION: Unplanned Pregnancy? Caring licensed adoption agency provides financial and emotional support. Choose from loving pre-approved families. Call Joy toll free 1-866-922-3678 or confidential email:Adopt@ForeverFamiliesThroughAdoption.org Adoption: Warmhearted couple wishes to give unconditional love to an infant. Get to know us at RichandRenee@hotmail.com or 315-200-3559.

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

At The Inn at Woodloch Pines Resort 731 Welcome Lake Rd, Hawley PA (570)685-8462

NOW HIRING! Diesel Technicians

In Beach Lake, PA! Requirements Over 18 Years Old 2+ Years Experience with Hydraulics, Air Brakes and Electrical 2+ Years Knowledge of Diesel Vehicles Competitive Pay, Great Benefits! Call or apply online for immediate consideration! 1-877-220-5627 • jobs.wm.com Media Code: 6EN EOE M/F/D/V

Meet & interview with managers. Fill out applications for Woodloch Resort, The Lodge at Woodloch, The Boat House restaurant and the Woodloch Market for the following positions: Wait Staff/Servers Server Assistant Host/Hostess

Lifeguards Bartender Cocktail Server

Bell/Valet Social Activities Retail Sales Assoc. /Deli Clerk

Stylist Nail Technician Massage Therapists Spa Concierge

Day & Night Housekeepers EMT Fitness Instructor Fitness Attendant

Apply now at www.woodloch.com/employment Full Time Benefits include Health& Life Insurance, 401K and Paid Time Off.

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Help Wanted

ACCOUNTANT WANTED

Sullivan County CPA firm seeks CPA or candidate with 3 – 5 years of recent experience in Audit and Financial Statement preparation. We are a Peer Reviewed Firm with 3 partners that have over 100 years of combined experience. We offer a competitive salary and a generous benefit package. If you would like to continue your career in the beautiful Catskill Mountains and take advantage of the growth associated with our newly approved casino, e-mail a cover letter with salary requirements and resume to dknack@knackpavloff.com. No phone calls please.

It’s easy to place an ad in classifieds. Genco’s Fire House GARAGE SALE Art, Antiques, Tool’s Collectable’s and more Sat 10-3 6586 RT 52 Lake Huntington NY 12752

Help Wanted

RADIO SHOW HOST/SALES REP

Immediate Opening

Saturday July 11th 2015 Lake Huntington Fire Co

Sullivan West Central School

Buildings & Grounds Maintenance Worker II

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Minimum qualifications: Two years of acceptable exp. in a position requiring standard hand tools in a mechanical or construction trade or in grounds maintenance. A valid driver’s license is required.

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Answer to Last Week's Crossword Puzzle G O A D I G N N E Y M A E E P E A R L T S E T B O P O S T E O E P E R R L I A G A T

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

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Help Wanted

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

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

Forward letters of interest by Jun 12th to recruitment@scboces.org or mail it to: Sullivan County BOCES Recruitment Service, 6 Wierk Ave, Liberty, NY 12754 Attn: Sullivan West Search EOE

VENDORS WANTED

Help Wanted

N I C E G U Y

S A T R A P S

R A E R V E E N T O O R

HOUSEKEEPER

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

1. What the first letter stands for in fwfr. com, whose third and fourth letters stand for “film review” 5. Henpecks 9. Have because of 14. Mae West’s “____ Angel” 15. Of the hipbone: Abbr. 16. Russian country home 17. “Round and Round” rock band 18. 1/16 of a cup: Abbr. 19. Places to go for a swim 20. Offering on fwfr.com for 1973’s “The Exorcist” 23. “Ich bin ____ Berliner” 24. Sch. where students yell “Geaux Tigers!” 25. Offering on fwfr.com for 1976’s “Taxi Driver” 34. Winter fall 35. Give the nod to 36. Prefix with biology 37. Their scores may be on transcripts 38. Pair in the air 40. Cabinet position: Abbr. 41. “Henry & June” author 42. Literary character who says “You feel mighty fine and easy and comfortable on a raft” 43. Top of some forms 44. Offering on fwfr.com for 1939’s “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” 48. Cheerios grain 49. Suffix with Caesar 50. Offering on fwfr.com for 1975’s “Jaws” 57. Get the job done 58. “Coming of Age in Samoa” author 59. Pan’s opposite 61. Valuable find 62. On a single occasion 63. Long in the tooth 64. Prepared to hear cases 65. Part of NOW: Abbr. 66. What the second letter stands for in fwfr.com

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1. Evergreen 2. Epps of “House” 3. Biblical preposition 4. ____-Rooter 5. Chowderhead 6. White rabbit, e.g. 7. Basic idea 8. Not yet a jr. 9. Amazing adventure 10. Money that’s shelled out? 11. “____ homo” 12. Spring break? 13. Intl. group since 1948 21. Convene 22. Soprano Gluck and others 25. Orgs. 26. Swing out of control 27. Fortune 500 company whose name is inspired by a European volcano 28. Hi-____ graphics 29. Cox of “Total Recall” 30. Heart chart, for short 31. Designer Geoffrey 32. Do well (at) 33. Shade of blue 38. D or EEE 39. Like Brahms’ Piano Trio No. 1 40. Bro or sis 42. Enjoyed a lavish meal 43. Impart 45. Like some candles 46. It was passed in 1773 47. “Messiah” composer 50. Overseas capital 51. Hardly the full gamut 52. “____ a roll!” 53. Elizabeth of “La Bamba” 54. Attract 55. “Were I the Moor, I would not be ____” 56. At any time 57. Basketball position: Abbr. 60. Hall who announced for Jay Leno

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

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

6569 State Route 97 • Narrowsburg, NY 12764 • 845-252-3085 Serving the Upper Delaware River Valley Licensed NY & PA, Realtor-MLS

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

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

FORESTBURGH: Rustic 3bed 2bath home on 5 secluded acres. Lake rights. $160,000,

MOTIVATED SELLER

Milanville PA 1985 Champion double wide mobile home 3 BR 2 BA Good Condition Asking $10,000.00 570-729-4139

OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND. Best selection of affordable rentals. Full/ partial weeks. Call for FREE brochure. Open daily. Holiday Resort Services. 1-800-638-2102. Online reservations: www.holidayoc.com

Nice Contemporary Home! Set On 5 Mostly Level Country Acres. This Home Features Beautiful Kitchen, Great Room, Wood Floors, Big Family Room With Cathedral Ceilings, Three Bedrooms And 2 Full Baths, Enclosed Side Porch And Front Deck. Very Private Setting In Quiet Community. Come Take A Look Today! Priced @ $179,500 MLS#41087

845-796-1810. (near Skinners Falls)

Vacation Rentals

EAGLE VALLEY REALTY

Brand New Store Front facing Kauneonga Lake hardwood floors, wraparound covered porch, minutes from Bethel Woods Center for The Arts $1200 per month 845-252-3999

NE PA: Lackawaxen.

Secluded 5 bed. 3.5 bath, 4,376 sq ft. mountain top home on 3.4 acres near Del/Lackawaxen Rivers. Exercise room, sauna, indoor jacuzzi, 1000 sq ft rear deck overlooking backyard pond with waterfall, turn-key condition.

$395,000

Call owner for slide show. 570 685-4660 FOR RENT - HORTONVILLE, NY 3-BR / 1-BA Restored Farmhouse With Country Cottage Charm Hardwood Floors, New Windows, Near Historic Callicoon, Delaware River & Bethel Woods $850/month plus Utilities Good Credit Required Call Jim at 845-807-3603 or 201-951-6484

REAL ESTATE

AUCTION

Sullivan County Tax Foreclosed Properties

Wednesday, 6/10 & Thursday, 6/11 @ 10AM

21 Lower Main Street PO Box 335 Callicoon, NY

845-887-5640 Real Estate Inc. Upper Delaware Country Properties

MLS # 41067 One of the best spots and views on Lake Jeff. Enjoy the beauty of this lakefront home from the covered porch overlooking the lake or the dock where you can sit and have your morning coffee and see Eagles passing by. This home features 3 bedrooms, 1 bath. Custom built oak kitchen cabinets from local oak tree. Brick ¿replace with woodstove insert. Beautiful hardwood Àoors. You can move right into this home and not do a thing. Full basement with 1 car garage. Minutes to the Village of Jeffersonville for shopping, restaurants and 15 minutes to Bethel Woods Performing Arts Center -$ 132,500

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HAS YOUR BUILDING SHIFTED OR SETTLED? Contact Woodford Brothers Inc, for straightening, leveling, foundation and wood frame repairs at 1-800-OLD-BARN. www. woodfordbros.com. "Not applicable in Queens county"

Legal Notice

Notice of Formation of 1162 Route 17B LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 4/28/15. Office location: Sullivan County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 333 Jericho Turnpike, Ste. 305, Jericho, NY 11753. Purpose: any lawful activity.

Secy of State (SSNY) on 5/19/15. Office location: Sullivan County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 307 Hasbrouck Dr., Woodbourne, NY 12788. Purpose: any lawful activity.

CALLICOON WEIGH STATION & SILOS, LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 04/28/2015. Office in Sullivan Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 61 Toad Rd., PO Box 25, Callicoon, NY 12723,which is also the principal business location. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. Notice of Formation of Brookside Estates SF LLC. Arts of Org. filed with New York Secy of State (SSNY) on 4/22/15. Office location: Sullivan County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 68 Jay St, Ste 420, Brooklyn, NY 11201. Purpose: any lawful activity. HALF MOON LAKE HOUSE RETREAT LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 2/27/15. Office location: Sullivan County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to The LLC, 1158 Crystal Lake Rd., Narrowsburg, NY 12764. General purpose. Notice of Formation of a Limited Liability Company The name of the limited liability company is: mom’s car service llc Articles of Organization were filed with the New York Secretary of State’s office on 4/21/2015 The County in which the Office is to be located :Sullivan The New York Secretary of State is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The address to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC is : 3546 Rt 55 Kauneonga Lake NY 12749 Notice of formation of a Limited Liability Company (LLC). The name of the LLC is: Pickled Owl, LLC Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) office on: 04/14/2015 The County in which the Office is to be located: SullivanThe SSNY 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: PO Box 218 Hurleyville, NY 12747 Purpose: any lawful activity Notice of formation of Fire Mountain Kitchen LLC, filed with the SSNY on April 28, 2015. Office location Sullivan County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to United States Corporation Agents, Inc., 7014 13th Avenue, Suite 202, Brooklyn, NY 1228. Notice of Formation of Luri LLC. Arts of Org. filed with New York

NOTICE OF FORMATION of limited liability company (LLC). Name: PUTNAM CAPITAL LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 12/8/2014. Office location: Sullivan County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to: THE LLC 3611 14TH AVENUE, # 603, BROOKLYN, NY 11218. Purpose: any lawful purpose. Notice of Formation of a Limited Liability CompanyThe name of the limited liability company is: Stam Trave LLC Articles of Organization were filed with the New York Secretary of State’s office on :4/27/2015 The County in which the Office is to be located :Sullivan. The New York Secretary of State is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The address to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC is : 75 Evergreen Way C-17 Loch Sheldrake, NY 12759 SMALES ROAD, LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 4/21/15. Office location: Sullivan County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to The LLC, 942 Valecito Ct., San Luis Obispo,CA 93405. General purpose. 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 19, 2015 at which time the bids will be publicly opened and read. 1.Precast Reinforced Concrete Box Culvert, Wingwall/Apron Sections and CutOff Walls for County Bridge #379 (B-15-36) 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 5, 2015 NOTICE OF FORMATION of limited liability company (LLC). Name: AMPORT LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 3/30/2015. Office location: Sullivan County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to: THE LLC 66 BROPHY ROAD #151, HURLEYVILLE, NY 12747. Purpose: any lawful purpose. NOTICE OF FORMATION of limited liability company (LLC). Name: PUTNAM UNITED LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 12/8/2014. Office location: Sullivan County.

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

308, Jeffersonville, NY 12748, on or before 2:15 A.M. on June 15, 2015, at which time they will be publicly opened. All bids must be clearly marked on the outside of the envelope “Construction Equipment Rental and Construction Materials”. Bid information and specifications may be obtained from the District Clerk at the District Offices, 33 Schoolhouse Road, PO Box 308, Jeffersonville, NY 12748. All bids must be submitted in accordance with the District’s specifications. Any bid received after the designated time and date will be returned unopened and will not be considered. All bids will be reviewed and a recommendation will be made to the Board of Education for award. Award will be made at an open meeting of the Board of Education to be held at a later date. The Board of Education reserves the right to waive any informality in any bid and to accept or reject any bid, or any part of any bid, if deemed to be in the best interest of the Sullivan West Central School District. DATED: June 2, 2015 SULLIVAN WEST CENTRAL SCHOOL Margaret L. Luty, District Clerk

the State Penal Law, the Executive Law, and the General Business Law with the intent to modernize the statute dealing with illegal fireworks, provide additional definitions of what constitutes fireworks and dangerous fireworks and remove certain novelty devices, which are not recognized as fireworks by the federal government, out of the definition of fireworks. The Sullivan County Legislature finds the law, prior to the recently enacted changes, was not used effectively due to poor definitions and courts had thrown out indictments due to these poor definitions. Through the modernization of the statute and clearly defining the terms fireworks, dangerous fireworks and novelty devices, the new law provides law enforcement with an important tool in reducing the use of illegal fireworks and homemade devices and encourages the use of safe and legally regulated novelty devices. The Sullivan County Legislature finds the new law allows sparkling devices to be sold and used in municipalities that affirmatively enact a local law authorizing the exclusion “sparkling devices” from the definitions of “fireworks” and “dangerous fireworks”. The Sullivan County Legislature finds that allowing residents and visitors the opportunity to use safe “sparkling devices” will benefit them and local businesses. The Sullivan County Legislature finds that only those who are 18 years of age or older may purchase sparkling devices and that the sparkling devices shall only be sold between June 1st and July 5th and December 26th and January 2nd of each calendar year. The Sullivan County Legislature further finds that all distributors, manufacturers, and retailers of sparkling devices must be licensed through the New York State Department of State. SECTION 2. AUTHORIZED SALE AND USE OF SPARKLING DEVICES. 1. Pursuant to section 405 (5) (b) of the New York State Penal Law (Penal Law) and Penal Law section 270 (3)(b)(v) as enacted by Chapter 477 of the Laws of 2014, “sparkling devices” shall be excluded from the definition of “fireworks” and “dangerous fireworks” as those terms are defined by Penal Law sections 270(1)(a)(i) and 270(1)(b) respectively. 2. The sale and use of “sparkling devices” as defined in Penal Law section 270(1)(a)(vi) which is incorporated hereunder shall be lawful in Sullivan County provided such sale and use are not

in violation of Section 270 of the Penal Law or any rules and regulations thereunder. 3. “Sparkling Devices” are defined as follows: Sparkling Devices” which are ground-based or hand-held devices that produce a shower of white, gold, or colored sparks as their primary pyrotechnic effect. Additional effects may include a colored flame, an audible crackling effect, an audible whistle effect, and smoke. These devices do not rise into the air, do not fire inserts or projectiles into the air, and do not explode or produce a report (an audible crackling-type effect is not considered to be a report). Ground-based or hand-held devices that produce a cloud of smoke as their sole pyrotechnic effect are also included in this category. Types of devices in this category include: (1) cylindrical fountain: cylindrical tube containing not more than seventy-five grams of pyrotechnic composition that may be contained in a different shaped exterior such as a square, rectangle, cylinder or other shape but the interior tubes are cylindrical in shape. Upon ignition, a shower of colored sparks, and sometimes a whistling effect or smoke, is produced. This device may be provided with a spike for insertion into the ground (spike fountain), a wood or plastic base for placing on the ground (base fountain), or a wood or cardboard handle to be hand held (handle fountain). When more than one tube is mounted on a common base, total pyrotechnic composition may not exceed two hundred grams, and when tubes are securely attached to a base and the tubes are separated from each other on the base by a distance of at least half an inch (12.7 millimeters), a maximum total weight of five hundred grams of pyrotechnic composition shall be allowed. (2) cone fountain: cardboard or heavy paper cone containing not more than fifty grams of pyrotechnic composition. The effect is the same as that of a cylindrical fountain. When more than one cone is mounted on a common base, total pyrotechnic composition may not exceed two hundred grams, as is outlined in this subparagraph. (3) wooden sparkler/dipped stick: these devices consist of a wood dowel that has been coated with pyrotechnic composition. Upon ignition of the tip of the device, a shower of sparks is produced. Sparklers may contain up to one hundred grams of pyrotechnic composition per item.

(4) novelties which do not require approval from the United States department of transportation and are not regulated as explosives, provided that they are manufactured and packaged as described below: (A) party popper: small devices with paper or plastic exteriors that are actuated by means of friction (a string or trigger is typically pulled to actuate the device). They frequently resemble champagne bottles or toy pistols in shape. Upon activation, the device expels flame-resistant paper streamers, confetti, or other novelties and produces a small report. Devices may contain not more than sixteen milligrams (0.25 grains) of explosive composition, which is limited to potassium chlorate and red phosphorus. These devices must be packaged in an inner packaging which contains a maximum of seventy-two devices. (B) snapper: small, paperwrapped devices containing not more than one milligram of silver fulminate coated on small bits of sand or gravel. When dropped, the device explodes, producing a small report. Snappers must be in inner packages not to exceed fifty devices each, and the inner packages must contain sawdust or a similar, impact-absorbing material. SECTION 4. SEVERABILITY If any part of or provisions of this law, or the application thereof to any person or circumstance, shall be adjudged invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, such judgment shall be confined in its operation to the part of or provision of, or application directly involved in the controversy in which such the remainder of this law, or the application thereof to other persons or circumstances. SECTION 5. EFFECTIVE DATE This local law shall take effect immediately upon filing with the New York State Secretary of State. Dated: May 28, 2015 AnnMarie Martin Clerk to Legislature

conduct a public hearing and regular meeting at 7:00 p.m. on June 18, 2015 at the Eldred Town Hall in Eldred, N.Y. upon Area Variance Application No. 15-01 for Charles E. Mills. Mr. Mills is requesting an Area Variance for lot size and width. The parcel situate is in the R-2 Zone and is located on Lakeview Drive in Highland Lake, N.Y. It is designated on the Town of Highland Tax Rolls as Section 7, Block 1, and Lot 17. An Area Variance is sought pursuant to the Zoning Law of the Town of Highland, Sullivan County, N.Y., Section 3.5 Bulk Regulations. At such time persons having comments for or against said application shall be heard. The application will be on file in the Town Clerk’s Office ten (10) days prior to public hearing. Written comments may be submitted in advance to the Town of Highland Zoning Board of Appeals, P.O. Box 98, Eldred, N.Y. 12732 and those received on or before June 18, 2015 will be read into the public record. By order of the Zoning Board of Appeals Mary Jasper, Secretary

Notice of Formation of a Limited Liability Company (LLC). The name of the LLC is: Turf Plus Landscaping, LLC Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) office on 02/24/2015. The County in which the office is to be located: Sullivan. The SSNY 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: Karl Gillow, 82 5th Street, Narrowsburg, NY 12764. Purpose: any lawful activity. INVITATION TO BID REFUSE AND RECYCLING REMOVAL Please take notice that the Board of Education of the Sullivan West Central School District, Towns of Hancock, Bethel, Callicoon, Cochecton, Delaware, Fremont, Liberty, Tusten, Counties of Delaware and Sullivan, New York, is seeking bids for Refuse and Recycling Removal for the period July 1, 2015 - June 30, 2016. Sealed bids will be received in the District Office, ATTN: Margaret Luty, District Clerk, 33 Schoolhouse Rd, P.O. Box 308, Jeffersonville, New York, 12748, on or before 2:00 PM on June 17, 2015, at which time they will be publicly opened. All bids must be clearly marked on the outside of the envelope “REFUSE AND RECYCLING REMOVAL BID.” Bid information and specifications may be obtained at the District Offices, 33 Schoolhouse Rd., PO Box 308, Jeffersonville, New York 12748. All bids must be submitted in accordance with the District’s specifications. Any bid received after the designated time and date will be returned unopened and will not be considered. All bids will be reviewed and a recommendation will be made to the Board of Education for award. Award will be made at an open meeting of the Board of Education to be held at a later date. The Board of Education reserves the right to waive any informality in any bid and to accept or reject any bid, or any part of any bid, deemed in the best interest of the Sullivan West Central School District. DATED: June 2, 2015 SULLIVAN WEST CENTRAL SCHOOL Margaret L. Duty, District Clerk INVITATION TO BID Construction Equipment Rental & Construction Materials Please take notice that the Board of Education of the Sullivan West Central School District, Towns of Hancock, Bethel, Callicoon, Cochecton, Delaware, Fremont, Liberty, Tusten, Counties of Delaware and Sullivan, New York, is seeking bids for rental of construction equipment and construction materials for the Sullivan West Central School District, Jeffersonville, New York for the 2015-16 school year. Submit sealed bids to: Sullivan West Central School District Office, ATTN: Margaret Luty, District Clerk, 33 Schoolhouse Road, PO Box

HHE ENTERPRISES, LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 4/23/2015. Office in Sullivan Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 23 Waverly Ave., Monticello, NY 12701. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. L & B ICE CREAM & CAFE LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 5/28/15.Office location: Sullivan County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to The LLC, 6193 State Rte. 52, Cochecton, NY 12726. General purpose. LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the County Legislature of the County of Sullivan at a regular meeting thereof, held on the 21st of May 2015 duly adopted on said day, a Local Law No.2 of 2015 a true and correct copy of the original thereof, and of the whole thereof as follows: Local Law No. 2 Of 2015 County Of SullivanA Local Law To Authorize The Sale And Use Of Sparkling Devices BE IT ENACTED, by the Legislature of the County of Sullivan, as follows: SECTION 1. LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS. The Sullivan County Legislature finds enacted state law Chapter 477 of the Laws of 2014 amended

T. MCMILO, LLC. Art. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 04/29/15. Office: Sullivan County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, c/o Rudner & Paleudis, LLC445 Hamilton Ave, Suite 1102, White Plains, NY 10601. Purpose: Any lawful purpose PUBLIC NOTICE Please take notice that the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Town of Highland will

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

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Farmers’ market at The Cooperage

ONESDALE, PA — The Main Street Farmers’ Market at The Cooperage, 1030 Main St. reopened on June 3, and will run from 3 to 6 p.m. every Wednesday through October 28. This year there will be an extra hour of shopping time. The market features a variety of locally grown, seasonal and fresh vegetables and fruits, meats, eggs, fresh cut flowers, bedding plants, breads, pastries, jams and jellies. Vendors starting off the season include The Anthill Farm, Safford Farm, Quails-R-Us and Beach Lake Bakery. The Anthill Farm is run by Sky Ballentine and Monique Milleson. The “Ants” are working to create ecological food-production systems that mimic nature and a perennial-based production model that uses agroforestry and silvopasture as its foundation. You’ll find pesticide-free

and naturally grown seasonal produce at their market stand. You’ll also find the Anthill Farm Kitchen, a ‘pop-up’ eatery. Safford Farm is run by Tim Baldwin and Susan Carroll of Lake Ariel, PA. Safford Farm offers fresh and sustainable produce, fresh-cut flowers, herbs and plant starts for your home garden. Quails-R-Us is a third-generation poultry farm run by Rick and Linda Franciosa. Visit their stand to find organic and free-range chicken and quail eggs along with fresh meats from chicken, guinea fowl, quail, turkey, rabbit, lamb and more. Beach Lake Bakery is run by Brian and Lisa Woods. The Woods began baking European-style artisan breads out of the garage of their home in Beach Lake in the late 1990s and are still going strong. Beach Lake Bakery will bring fresh bread, pies, cookies, brownies and even

dog treats to market. There will also be a weekly rotation of artisan vendors and local producers who offer a range of products including honey, prepared foods, skin-care products, herbal tea blends, handmade clothing, accessories and more. Starting on June 10, you can stop by for a chair massage from the Beach Lake Wellness Center. At The Main Street Farmers’ Market, all full-season vendors live within a 50 mile radius of Honesdale. The Cooperage Farmers’ Market is a program of The Cooperage Project, a 501c3 not-for-profit organization that seeks to build community through performance, learning and good times. For more information about the market or The Project, visit www.the cooperageproject.org or call 570/253-2020.

Morgan Outdoors holds ‘Talk and Walk’

IVINGSTON MANOR, NY — Morgan Outdoors is celebrating National Trails Day on Saturday, June 6 at 1 p.m. with a special “Talk and Walk.” Rick Roberts, the Catskill Maintenance Coordinator for the Finger Lakes Trail (FLT), will present an overview of the 90mile section of the 570-mile FLT trail as is makes its way through the Catskills. At 2:30 p.m., following the talk, Roberts will lead a hike to Split Rock (2.5 miles

roundtrip) along the FLT section comprising the Mary Smith and Pelnor Hollow Trails. This intermediate hike has one steep section near the Split Rock overlook. The hike begins at the Mary Smith trailhead on Holliday/Berry Brook Rd. Driving directions are available at Morgan Outdoors. Sturdy footwear recommended. The group size is limited to 15, so please register in advance. This free public event is sponsored by

Hands-on vet science class

IBERTY, NY — All youth with an interest in veterinary science, between the ages of 13 and 18, can engage in a hands-on veterinary science educational opportunity this summer. Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County (CCE) will offer this three-part 4-H Youth Development program series on Wednesday June 24, July 15, and July 29, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Participants will gain basic knowledge of veterinary medicine techniques from local professionals in the field. The workshops will take place at the Gerald J. Skoda Extension Education Center on 64 Ferndale-Loomis Rd. One special class will be held at Catskill Veterinary Services in Wurtsboro. 4-H programs are open to the general public. The first class will cover parasites in animals and basic surgery techniques, including sutures and proper administration of injections. Youth will perform a fecal flotation test to determine the presence of intestinal parasites. The second class will focus on the major structures of the animal eye, and youth will explore how they work to produce images. Participants will have the opportunity to dissect a vertebrate’s organ. The third workshop will be held at Catskill Veterinary Services in Wurtsboro, where Dr. Joseph D’Abbraccio, DVM and his veterinary technicians will give an exclusive tour of the practice. The series is free to youth members enrolled in 4-H. Cost to non-members is $10 for the entire series. Membership in 4-H is free to all youth, ages five to 19, and all must enroll prior to participation. Pre-registration with non-refundable payment is required. Payment can be made by cash, check, or credit at the office or online. Visit www.sullivancce.org, email sullivan@cornell.edu, or call 845/292-6180. The 4-H veterinary science series is made possible in-part by generous contributions from the family and friends of George E. Hahn, DVM, to whom this program is dedicated.

the Catskill Mountain Club, with support from Morgan Outdoors. To reserve a seat and/or register for the hike, call 845/439 5507. Seating is limited. Refreshments provided. Morgan Outdoors is located at 46 Main St. Visit www. morgan-outdoors.com.

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Nature Fest at Lacawac

AKE ARIEL, PA — Lacawac Sanctuary will hold Nature Fest from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 13. The day of outdoor fun will include a live animals presentation, paddle on the lake, a tour of the historic 1903 Watres Lodge, eco-friendly games and more. Join the Delaware Highlands Conservancy for a native plants walk from 12 noon to 2 p.m. Dr. Ann Rhoads will lead the walk and answer questions about native plants and their habitats. Rhoads’ books include “The Plants of Pennsylvania,” “The Vascular Flora of Pennsylvania” and “Trees of Pennsylvania.” She recently retired as the director of botany for the Morris Arboretum and taught botany at the University of Pennsylvania. The walk is free, but prior registration is required. To reserve your space and receive directions, call 570/226-3164 or 845/583-1010, or email info@delaware highlands.org. At 11 a.m., Nathaniel Whitmore will lead a one-hour mushroom and wild edibles walk on the property The paddle on the lake starts at 1 p.m. Pre-register at info@lacawac.org or 570/689-9494. A donation of $10 per carload is suggested for guests of Nature Fest. For information about the Delaware Highlands Conservancy, visit www.dela warehighlands.org. Learn more about Nature Fest at www.lacawac.org.

IBERTY, NY—Families can foster a lifelong gardening interest with their children this summer in a four-part educational workshop series offered by Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) Sullivan County Master Gardener Volunteer program. Three of the classes, for children ages five to 12, will be offered in the outdoor teaching gardens at its Gerald J. Skoda Extension Education Center on 64 Ferndale-Loomis Rd. As a bonus, one program will be held at the Fort Delaware Museum in Narrowsburg.

Schedule June 11 — Veggie Gardening, 5:30 pm: Start a vegetable garden and learn about companion planting in CCE outdoor classrooms. Class held at education center. July 31 — Fiber Arts at Fort Delaware, 1 p.m: Learn how fabric is made from wool and plants. Class fee includes admission to Fort Delaware Museum. Class held at Fort Delaware Museum in Narrowsburg. August 27 — Pollinator Gardening: Bees, Bats & Butterflies, 5:30 pm: Join popular folk singer Dar Williams to learn about pollinators in CCE outdoor teaching gardens. Class held at education center. September 24 — Cooking the Harvest with Master Gardener Volunteers, 5:30 pm: Help CCE volunteers and staff to harvest the vegetables grown in CCE gardens and learn how to use them in delicious, easy-to-make meals. Class held at education center.

The cost is $10 per youth, per workshop or $30 for the entire series. Registration with non-refundable payment is required in advance. Only payment reserves a seat and can be made by cash, check, or credit card in the office or online. Visit www.sullivancce. org, email sullivan@cornell. edu, or call 845-292-6180.

SOUNDINGS: taking the pulse of the Upper Delaware Watershed High gage mark, feet 5/27 5/28 5/29 5/30 5/31 6/1 6/2

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Natureâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s amphibious finery

RIVER TALK

By Sandy Long

n recent weeks, a trilling call emanating from wetlands, ponds and lakes has been a clue to the presence of toads, most commonly the Eastern American toad (Bufo americanus) and their efforts to attract mates. The sound is just as lovely to the ear as the ensuing strands of bracelet-like eggs are to the eye. As those eggs mature into toadlets and eventually, toads, these amphibians take on a more rugged appearance. They are easily differentiated from frogs due to their dry warty skin, shorter legs and a pair of parotoid glands atop their heads. The glands contain a poison used for defense against predators. Contrary to popular belief, you will not get warts from handling toads, but the poison can be irritating to the skin. Frogs have smoother skin that must be kept moist, so they are never far from water. Toads are not limited to moist environments and can often be spotted in drier habitats, where their rusty coloration of earthy tones such as browns, greys and yellows helps them blend in with the leaf litter. From October to March, Eastern American toads hibernate deeply beneath the leaf litter and emerge in early spring to breed and to drape their beaded egg strands along regional waterways. They are most active at night and can live up to 20 years in the wild.

A young Eastern American toad viewed from above. Toads make great neighbors, as they consume lots of insect pests, slugs and small invertebrates. Toads snag insects by quickly flicking out their long sticky tongues and pulling insects back into their mouths. In turn, they are preyed upon by herons and various mammals, such as skunks, opossum, raccoons and minks.

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Toad eggs are laid in long strands of gelatinous material in shallow ponds, marshes and along the edges of lakes. According to the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission, there may be as many as 20,000 eggs laid at a time.

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