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Campground plan for Yasgur’s Farm progresses Planning board sets public hearing

By FRITZ MAYER

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ETHEL, NY — The relationship between property owner Jeryl Abramson and officials of the Town of Bethel is still rather rocky, but that hasn’t stopped the town from moving forward with her plan to open a campground on the parcels she owns. They comprise some 100 acres and are known throughout the world as Yasgur’s Farm. At a meeting of the Bethel planning board on June 6, Abramson’s engineer, Wes Illing, said that the campground would be built in two phases, with the first phase creating about 299 campsites, including spaces for a few recreational vehicles; phase two would create an additional 200 spots. Illing’s plan for handling the sewage would require permission from the New York Department of Health (DOH) to create a “pump and haul” operation for phase one. When and if the plan moves to phase two, Abramson would seek to hook up to the town sewer system, which was expanded several years ago to reach the Bethel Woods Center for the Arts on Route 17B. For Abramson’s plan for phase two to work, the sewer would need to be expanded again, with her bearing the cost. Illing said the DOH would not allow the campground to use a “pump and haul” operation indefinitely, and a backup plan would be to build an on-site septic system for phase one. Planning board chairman Dan Gettel told Illing he should contact the town board about whether they would be willing to allow the campground to tie into the sewer.

There was some disagreement about parking spaces. The acreage is located in two districts; a campground is allowed in the agricultural district but not in the highway commercial district. The front part of the property is located in the Route 17B commercial district. Illing said, however, the office or administration buildings are a permitted use in the commercial zone, and that Abramson planned to erect a ticket booth in the commercial zone, and then create a number of parking spaces as an accessory use to the ticket office. Gettel said he did not agree that creating “700 parking spaces” would be in keeping with the zoning code, and other members of the planning board seemed to agree with him. Illing also asked for a waiver for required plantings as buffers to neighboring properties. Gettel said he would not vote in favor of any plan that did not include plantings to buffer the area between parking for the campground and Harold Russell’s farm, which is located next door. Abramson said that wouldn’t become an issue until phase two, and at that point she planned to plant perhaps lilacs or hydrangeas as a buffer. The plan also calls for the creation of two performance stages in the campground, which brought up the issue of whether the camp would need a noise permit. Illing said that both stages would be powered with 17,000 watts of amplification, whereas concerts at nearby Bethel Woods sometimes are powered with up to 250,000 watts of amplification, therefore he thought a noise permit would not be required.

But the town code says that any amplified music played outdoors requires a noise permit, and Gettel’s opinion was that the Illing and Abramson needed to talk to members of the town board, three of whom were in attendance, about whether a noise permit would be needed. Gettel also asked for additional information to be included in a management plan,

such as when the entertainment stages would be used and how often. Abramson explained that sometimes the events she holds on the property are spontaneous performances by campers themselves, and sometimes are performed by groups that she presents. The board voted to hold a public hearing on the matter on July 11.

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‘Boundary-bending ensemble’ Counterclockwise at Tusten Theatre

TRR photo by Jonathan Fox

Plans for a campground at Yasgur’s Farm move forward in the Town of Bethel.

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Police seek bank robber Local veteran was in the store By FRITZ MAYER

ACKAWAXEN, PA — Pennsylvania State Police are seeking a man who robbed the branch of the Honesdale National Bank located at 180 Scenic Dr. at approximately 10:30 a.m. on June 1. The suspect is described as a white male wearing a mask, approximately 5 feet 7 inches tall, with dark-colored hair and eyes. The suspect brandished what appeared to be an unknown firearm, according to police. Peter Carmeci Sr., the commander of the Tusten/Highland/Lumberland VFW Post, said he was the only customer in the bank when the incident occurred. He said that after entering the bank, the robber jammed a tree branch in between the two glass doors to ensure that they remained open and he could leave after he got the money he came for. Carmeci said he, the teller and the manager were the only people in the bank, and Carmeci had just made a large withdrawal of cash. Carmeci stuffed the cash in his pocket seconds before the robber pointed a gun at him and told him to move through the half-door that separated the customers from the teller. Carmeci told the gunman he couldn’t do that because the half-door was locked, so the gunman ordered him to a different part of the room. Carmeci said that at a couple of points he considered “rushing” the robber, but he was concerned that the teller or the manager would be shot. He said the gun the robber wielded had a very long barrel, and he thought it might have been a .22 caliber pistol. The robber demanded the female teller get a bag, fill it with cash and give it to him. She complied, grabbing a large handful of bills and stuffing them into a bag. Carmeci said that people on the street outside were looking in as the robbery was taking place, and his thought was that one of them should remove the sheets or coverings that the robber had placed on his vehicle to avoid being identified. Carmeci said the front and rear of the vehicle were covered, and assumed that was meant to hide the license plates. Because there were two coverings, he assumed the vehicle was from New York or New Jersey rather than Pennsylvania. State police say, “The suspect fled in an older model black car. This investigation is in the early stages, and as more information becomes available, it will be released. Anyone with any information is asked to contact the Pennsylvania State Police in Blooming Grove at 570/2265718.”

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IN BRIEF Monticello man arrested for violating order of protection NEW YORK, NY — The New York State Police at Wurtsboro arrested Michael Snowden, age 25, of Monticello, on June 3 for criminal contempt in the first degree, a felony, and aggravated harassment in the second degree, a misdemeanor. Snowden violated an order of protection when he made a phone call to a Contributed photo victim with whom he has a child in Michael Snowden common and threatened the subject over the telephone. Snowden’s conduct violated an order of protection that was in effect from the Town of Mamakating court. Snowden was arraigned before the Village of Monticello Court and remanded to the Sullivan County Jail on $500 cash bail.

Kenoza Lake man sentenced to prision MONTICELLO, NY — Adam Mones, 33, of Kenoza Lake, was sentenced on June 1 in Sullivan County Court to six-and-a-half years in state prison for a residential burglary. Sullivan County District Attorney Jim Farrell said Mones admitted to burglarizing a home in the Town of Delaware located on State Route 52 in the early morning hours of October 27, 2011. Farrell said that Mones stole a number of rifles and shotguns from the residence. He was arrested after an investigation by the Sullivan County Sheriff and the Sullivan County Probation Department on November 2, 2011. Police recovered nearly all of the stolen rifles and shotguns from Mones’ residence in Kenoza Lake. Farrell said Mones was on probation for a May 2011 felony possession of stolen property charge at the time of the burglary. “The sheriff’s office, acting jointly with our probation department, acted quickly on this residential burglary and recovered these guns before they could be disposed of, sold or illegally used. We will continue to vigorously pursue these individuals who destroy the sanctity of our homes, and make sure that when they are apprehended, they are removed from our community,” Farrell said.

State senator opposes beer sales in gas stations HARRISBURG, PA — State Sen. Anthony H. Williams on June 6 released a letter to the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) expressing his “adamant opposition” to the issuance of licenses to sell alcohol at gas stations and convenience stores in the state. He wrote, “Recently, the Liquor Control Board approved nine licenses for six-pack sales at gas stations in the northeast and western parts of the state. While the constituents of those regions may have expressed a desire for those licenses, my own constituents do not support the expansion of venues for alcohol sales. “The neighborhoods in my district (Philadelphia) already suffer from a scourge of so-called “Stop and Go” convenience stores, where liquor is sold by the shot alongside candy and hoagies. These licensees take advantage of lax enforcement efforts by the Pennsylvania State Police’s Bureau of Liquor Control Enforcement while exploiting loopholes in the seating and food service requirements. Each day, children and teenagers who enter these establishments on routine errands are exposed to drunken patrons who congregate both inside and outside of the nuisance bars. Additionally, Stop and Go’s are magnets for drug dealing and other criminal activity which negatively affects communities.”

PA property tax and rent rebate application deadline extended HARRISBURG, PA — Seniors, widows, widowers and persons with disabilities who qualify for Pennsylvania’s Property Tax and Rent Rebate Program will now have until December 31 to apply. State Sen. John Wozniak said on June 6, “The Property Tax and Rent Rebate Program has, for many years, been helpful to hundreds of thousands of seniors and others. Extending the application deadline to the end of the year enables more participation resulting in greater tax and rent relief.” The previous deadline to apply was June 30. As of late May, the state Department of Revenue had received 439,686 applications. Rebate distributions begin July 1. The Property Tax and Rent Rebate Program is available for Pennsylvanians aged 65 or older, widows, widowers and individuals with disabilities aged 18 or older with incomes less than $35,000 per year for homeowners and $15,000 for renters.

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Sullivan legislature to vote on grants By FRITZ MAYER

ONTICELLO, NY — In a process that was initiated after Sullivan County lawmakers voted in 2014 to give $36,000 to help fund the Liberty Skate Park, the county legislature is expected to vote on June 9 on whether to award grants to eight projects in the county. For 2016, the legislature allocated $100,000 to be distributed to local communities, non-profits and civic-organizations through the Plans and Progress Small Grants program, which is administered by the planning department.

Applicant Address

Project

Award Recommendation

Delaware Valley Arts Alliance

PO Box 170 Narrowsburg, NY 12764

Historic preservation of former Arlington Hotel, which houses the Arts Alliance oﬃces, exhibits and gift shop. Project funds repair and painting of southeast side of building

$5,000

Town of Tusten

210 Bridge St., Narrowsburg, NY 12764

Rehabilitation and upgrade of youthoriented park into multi-generational park, implementing recommendation of Narrowsburg Master Plan

$5,000

Town of Mamakating

2948 Route 209, Wurtsboro, NY 12790

Purchase and installation of exterior lighting at Town Hall

$10,000

Town of Callicoon

PO Box 687, Jeﬀersonville, NY 12748

Implementation of Town of Callicoon Veteran’s Memorial

$5,000

Swan Lake Renaissance

PO Box 52 Swan Lake, NY 12783

Design and install historical sign about the Swan Lake Hotel

$670

Nesin Cultural Arts

PO Box 249 Monticello, NY 12701

Establishment of Sullivan County Orchestra concert series, featuring professional musicians

$10,000

SC Chamber of Commerce

196 Bridgeville Rd.,Suite 7, Monticello, NY 12701

Production and printing of Sullivan County Relocation and Resource Guide

$7,500

Catskills Pride

PO Box 154, Barryville, NY 12719

Anti-bullying & suicide prevention campaign

$2,500

Applicant

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The preservation of the former Arlington Hotel, which now houses the Delaware Valley Arts Alliance, is one of eight projects to be considered for a grant from the Sullivan County Legislature.

Sullivan man pleads guilty in drug death By FRITZ MAYER

HITE PLAINS, NY — Terrance Johnson, who is identified as a Sullivan County resident by the U.S. Attorney’s office, has pleaded guilty to distributing a mix of heroin and fentanyl that resulted in the death of Liberty resident Malcolm Perry, who was 35. Johnson also pleaded guilty to multiple additional counts of distributing at least 100 grams of heroin and 280 grams of crack cocaine. U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara issued a press release on June 6 and said, “As he admitted today in court, Johnson sold a deadly mixture of heroin and fentanyl in Sullivan County on multiple occasions, one of which resulted in the tragic overdose death of Malcolm Perry on or about June 1, 2015. Heroin abuse—on the rise along with prescription painkiller abuse —is causing too many deaths and destroying too many communities.” According to the allegations in the indictment and other information in the public record: on multiple occasions between May 28, 2015, and June 6, 2015, Johnson sold heroin mixed with fentanyl in Sullivan County. Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that is significantly stronger than both ordinary heroin and morphine. Several customers who purchased that dangerous mixture from Johnson overdosed and required emergency medical attention. As a consequence of committing the offense of distributing a controlled substance that resulted in death, Johnson faces a mandatory minimum sentence of 20 years in prison, and a maximum sentence of life in prison. Johnson will be sentenced in September.

Solar farms: no noise, odor, discharge or traffic, but . . . By LINDA DROLLINGER

AKE HUNTINGTON, NY — “How will a solar farm next door affect the value of my property?” asked Amy Miller of Lake Huntington. The question left John Schmauch, director of Delaware River Solar (DRS), momentarily speechless. Recovering, he said, “I don’t know; but if studies have been done, I’ll try to get that information for you.” Despite considerable advance publicity, fewer than 30 residents showed up for the June 1 Cochecton Town Board public information and comment session about commercial solar energy production. Most of those who did were landowners with property abutting the site of a proposed 10-acre solar farm on Route 116, opposite the old town hall in Lake Huntington. That farm was proposed by Delaware River Solar (www. delawareriversolar.com), a local company with ties to Xzerta Energy Group (www.xzertaenergy.com), an affiliate of asset management and financial services firm Auriga Capital Investments, S.L. (ACI). ACI has offices in Madrid, Barcelona and New York City. Supervisor Gary Maas, himself a licensed real estate agent, offered no additional comment to Miller’s question. But he did say that the primary purpose of the meeting was for residents to ask questions, air opinions and concerns, and make the town board aware of their needs and wants with regard to installations producing solar energy for sale to utilities. At present, the town of Cochecton has no ordinances pertaining to commercial solar energy production; it does, however, have ordinances regulating residential and agricultural solar energy production. Schmauch and DRS consulting engineer Manuel Folgado fielded about 20 questions regarding all as-

pects of present-day solar energy production, from site suitability and land clearing to solar panel composition, lifespan and disposal. “There is no noise, odor, or chemical discharge from our solar installations,” said Schmauch. “There are also no floodlights or spotlights at our sites, although small walkway lights are placed at intervals on the ground beneath the panels.” Asked about hazardous materials contained in solar panels, Schmauch said that had been true of earlier models, but that panels are now made in compliance with U.S. government standards and contain only aluminum, glass, silicon and EVA, a high-grade plastic, all of which are recyclable at the conclusion of a panel’s 25-year lifespan. Residents were especially curious about site selection, wondering why a site so close to the town’s nerve center (highway department, fire and ambulance departments and town hall) was chosen. Schmauch and Folgado said that it met all site suitability criteria: it was within one quarter mile of a three-phase power connection; it contained no state or federal wetlands; it was already clear-cut and had passed New York State Department of Environmental Conservation drainage and erosion tests; and the landowner has already signed a long-term lease with DRS. But residents were quick to tell Schmauch and Folgado that the land it is leasing was until recently the fields and pastures of a working dairy farm, subdivided since into residential lots. So the site is not protected by surrounding forest, but is an open expanse onto which their two and three-story homes have unobstructed views. Said one resident, “I retired here from the city for the rural landscapes, not to look out my windows and see acres of solar panels.”

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Conversation with the Delaware Riverkeeper By FRITZ MAYER

ELAWARE RIVER WATERSHED — Maya K. van Rossum has been the Delaware Riverkeeper and head of the Delaware Riverkeeper Network (DRN) for more than 20 years. In recent years, she and her team of about 20 have been kept busy battling against natural gas pipelines and fracking, and have earned some precedent-setting victories along the way. The focus of the DRN is the Delaware River watershed, but they take action in any part of the four states that are adjacent to the river, or at the federal level if the issue in question would have an impact on DNR’s ability to protect the river. The River Reporter conducted a wideranging interview with van Rossum on June 3, and she talked about some of the important legal battles DRN is involved with. A few days before the interview, a judge in Western Pennsylvania dismissed a “strategic lawsuit against public participation” (SLAPP) lawsuit against DNR and other parties. Van Rossum said that victory was preceded by another victory related to the Pennsylvania State Constitution. She said, “The litigation we brought [against the Gov. Tom Corbett] was responsible for giving substantive force and effect to Pennsylvania’s constitutional right to a healthy environment… We were the ones that brought that argument

to the table for our team of towns and our organization. Up until that lawsuit, the environmental rights amendment of Pennsylvania’s constitution was simply looked at as a pretty statement of policy, but it was never given legal force and effect. As a result of our legal challenge to the pro-drilling legislation called ACT 13, now suddenly the constitutional right to a healthy environment was legally meaningful.” DRN joined seven PA municipalities in the suit, and other local activist groups including Damascus Citizens for Sustainability participated in an amicus brief filed by Earthjustice in the proceeding. Pennsylvania’s constitution says, “The people have a right to clean air, pure water, and to the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic values of the environment. Pennsylvania’s public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come. As trustee of these resources, the Commonwealth shall conserve and maintain them for the benefit of all the people.” The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has been a frequent target of DRN’s legal actions, and van Rossum will tell anyone who cares to listen that until very recently, FERC had a record of approving 100% of the pipeline projects that came before the commission. The one time the commissioners rejected a project came just days after DNR filed another lawsuit. Van Rossum said, “We had demonstrat-

ed that FERC had a 100% approval rate for all the pipeline projects that went up before the commissioners. So any time a natural gas pipeline project went before the commissioners of FERC, they always, without exception, said ‘yes.’ “And we were, through a lot of our research, documenting the many ways that FERC was biased towards the industry… and how they were abusing their power to overstep the state in terms of permit decision-making... how they were undermining and disenfranchising the rights of people to challenge their decisions before they allowed pipeline projects to go into construction, and how this bias was likely fueled by the fact that FERC was 100% funded by the industry that it regulates.” She said that, when you add those observations to the fact that FERC approvals preempt all state and local laws, and that FERC has the authority to grant eminent domain authority to private industry, it’s a system that can be easily abused. She said, “We have made a very strong case that the FERC pipeline approval process is a violation of the Fifth Amendment of the federal Constitution. “We brought a legal action about two months ago that makes that case, in which we brought all of this evidence, and there was a lot of press attention and FERC was unable to disprove it, and suddenly 10 days later FERC disapproved that pipeline and LNG facility [Jordan Cove Liquid Natural Gas Export Terminal and Pacific Connector Pipeline].” Van Rossum continued, “And in fact

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Delaware Riverkeeper Maya van Rossum (speaking) is seen in action, fighting one of the many battles her organization is engaged in with the goal of protecting the river, its tributaries and the environment. they used as part of their rationale a discussion of the issue of segmentation, and whether they were pulling projects apart and looking at them piecemeal for purposes of decision making, which is why their decision was for the export facility and the pipeline together. “That element of their rationalization was based on a legal victory that we had against FERC in 2014 on the issue of segmentation. “So when you put the legal success and the legal foundation together, both of them seem to create the foundation from which the decision came. But even though they denied that project some six weeks ago, that means that FERC has denied one pipeline project in 30 years. That does nothing to change the fact they they’re a rubber stamp.” (To read the rest of this story visit www. riverreporter.com.)

Narrowsburg Cat Patrol Receives $750 Donation

TRR photo by David Hulse

Wayne emergency staff upgrade recognized

ONESDALE, PA — Anthony Camillocci, eastern area director for the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA), is pictured June 2 before the Wayne County Commissioners with Wayne Deputy Emergency Management Coordinator Steve Price, right, and Deputy Coordinator Pete Hooker, left, for formal presentation of certificates earned by Price and Hooker for their completion of advanced PEMA training requirements.

ARROWSBURG, NY — The Narrowsburg Cat Patrol, with the mission of spaying and neutering the stray cats of Narrowsburg, received a donation of $750 on June 3 from Ned Lang, owner of the local Roto Rooter. Over the past two years, with the help of John Biagi of Animal Rescue Resources, the women of the cat patrol have spayed and neutered close to 200 cats, and also had the cats vaccinated for rabies. The members of the cat patrol are Diane Cortese, Brenda Seldin and Shirley Masuo. “With this donation from Mr. Lang we will be able to fix about 25 cats,” said Masuo. “All donations are so very much appreciated. We’ll need about $3,000 more to reach our goal of 100 cats this year.” A press release from the Narrowsburg Cat Patrol said, “Residents and businesses in Narrowsburg are noticing a marked reduction in the number of strays wandering on Main Street and throughout the

TRR photo by Fritz Mayer

Ned Lang, left, Diane Cortese and John Biagi pose as Lang gives a $750 donation to Narrowsburg Cat Patrol. town. Donations to the Narrowsburg Cat Patrol can be made at the Little Hairem Hair Salon on Main Street.”

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THE ADDICT NEXT DOOR

By Vera Monet

[This is Part IV of this series, printed on an ad hoc basis, which follows author Vera Moret’s journey into addiction and depression, and her entry into the ongoing process of recovery.]

Waiting for the call and arrest

had had no reason to anticipate an arrest from my pill pilfering. I knew the nursing department where I worked was not taking that route. They were good people who wanted me well. It was the pharmacist at Wayne Memorial in 2008, whoever he may have been, who made that call. I called Eric in a state of panic. I was very fragile emotionally as it was. Going through the criminal justice system for over a year nearly destroyed me. Jail was easy. We’ll get to that. But I was not in any way prepared to face criminal charges. I can feel the adrenaline surging now, seven years after the event. I was told to expect to be arrested around Labor Day. A female narcotics officer offered me an opportunity to speak with her at the Blooming Grove station to, as she put it, “walk me through what to expect.” It turned out, of course, to be her and a trooper doing their best to get me to talk. I wouldn’t look at any of their documentation, nor did I answer any of their questions. I essentially walked out. Once you’re a criminal it’s okay for them to trick you. That’s how it works. We see it on TV now all the time. The police can and will lie. No, jail did not destroy me, but that year of grinding through the criminal justice system did. You feel nameless and faceless and have no opportunity to really tell your story. I knew I needed an attorney, but what I wanted was simply to tell my story. It doesn’t work like that. It’s routine for everyone in the courthouse—including your lawyer. He does this every day. I don’t recall when we went about looking for a good lawyer. I know that, since my arrest was presumably to be within a week, time was of the essence. We contacted a friend and neighbor and attorney whom we trust. We drove into Milford in Pike County to speak to him. We went to his office, and he heard me out and then said he would make some phone calls. We then went home and waited. We shortly received a call from another lawyer, arguably the best criminal defense attorney in the area. We whisked back out to his office where he questioned me. I remember very little of that meeting. My charges were in Wayne County, adjacent to Pike. But I did know I was being charged on 12 “counts,” which was quite literally 12 pills. And I was in a great deal of trouble. We paid the retainer and walked out feeling that at least the legal issues were out of our hands. We did not tell any family at this point. We had no idea what was going to happen or what the possible outcomes might be. My chil-

dren were still only 15 and 8, and it wasn’t fair to them. None of this has been fair to them. So, Labor Day came and went without an arrest. I would be permitted to turn myself in when the time came. I was off all medications and in a very poor state. My attorney, however, steered us toward the therapist who was—and still is—our port in a storm when we need her. I won’t divulge her name, but she did tremendous work with Eric and me. She also referred me to the psychiatrist who sorted out my meds. She deserves great credit. Therapy still terrified me. Eric was doing the talking. All that year, I felt like making myself as small as possible. I squeezed into corner seats as close to my husband as I could. But the summer was awful. Eric’s commute was two hours, so he could not babysit me. The house restoration we had planned on was on hold. Still is. Over the years, we have lost nearly every penny we had worked all our lives for. We have no retirement funds. And a portion of Eric’s check went to his ex-wife. I was not working. The house was a disaster. I was not functioning at all. I began drinking more and more. Every time the phone rang, I jumped. Every time a car went by, I jumped. I was in fight/flight mode at all times. It wasn’t so bad at first. But time dragged. We were caught in limbo. Christmas came and went without getting the phone call. It was an awful period I do not wish to relive. In my mind’s eye, I’m right back there—trying to make pretend for our children’s sake that I was anything but what I was. Sleeping was out of the question. I was alone all day, all the time. I was doing a terrible job of parenting. I could only try. The call came in February. My attorney said to be prepared in case the local media had gotten wind of the story. Thankfully, that did not come to pass. By this time, my family was obviously made aware of the situation— at least as much as we knew. I was brought before the judge and pled “not guilty,” and was then brought before a very pleasant woman in another room who released me on my own recognizance. We then went to the Blooming Grove station in our car. The narcotics officer—a very young woman with no people skills whom I personally despised—decided to accompany us for no reason. We all three waited in the lobby and simply ignored her. I was called in and booked, fingerprinted, photographed—the usual. Between the arraignment and my sentencing, I was supposed to be proactive and go to AA meetings and just

make a good show of things and give the impression to the judge that I was pulling my life together. I was too depressed to get out of bed and too anxious to go anywhere. I don’t believe my attorney had any idea how sick I was. I was supposed to have been diverted into a program which, if I completed it successfully, would mean no criminal record. But I blew that. My sentencing was to be in September, and I drank my way through that summer. I don’t even like to drink, but its legal, and of course, the inevitable happened. The night before a family vacation on July 12, I was to meet my husband at Walmart, go to the track to run and then do our shopping for the trip. But I got stopped for my overdue registration and was immediately arrested after a humiliating 20 minutes in front of Kmart. I was wondering how many people I knew saw me. I was brought to Matamoras and booked on DUI charges. The car was impounded. We had no cell phones. I was finally released, and I found a phone to use at Walmart. Eric had been trying to find me. All I said was “I’m in trouble,” because indeed, I was. But we still had to pack for the vacation, and act normal. It was hell.

River ﬂows plan extended another year NARROWSBURG, NY — The 2007-11 formula for protecting river fisheries from fluctuating summer water temperatures has been extended through May of 2017. The extension, the fifth one-year extension of the Flexible Flow Management Plan, was announced in a May 31 press release from the office of Robert Mason, the Delaware River Master of the U.S. Geological Survey, which was distributed at the June 2 meeting of the Upper Delaware Council. Revisions to the plan, to make it more flexible, have repeatedly been sought by anglers, river guides and other fishing interests in recent years. A 2011 University of Delaware study determined that fishing in the basin is a $1.22 billion industry and that along the Beaverkill, East Branch, West Branch, and upper main stem of the Delaware River in New York, wild trout fishing provides 350 jobs with $3.6 million in wages.

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he track record for newly created entities providing healthcare in New York State in compliance with the Affordable Care Act (ACA), also known as Obamacare, is not a very good one. Health Republic Insurance of New York (HRINY) started serving customers in 2014, and offered the most reasonable plans available. But by fall of 2015, state and federal agencies decided to force the organization to close down because of its precarious financial position, a position that was in no small part caused by the fact that federal government failed to pay out some $131 million it had promised HRINY as part of the risk corridor program. Some 200,000 people at the end of 2015, including several at The River Reporter, scrambled to find new insurers. In this area, Crystal Run Healthcare took up some of the slack by offering comparatively affordable plans. But now, users of the plans offered by Crystal Run have been informed that the organization is seeking about a 60% hike in premium costs for 2017. Asked to comment on that, Steve Zeng, the executive director of Crystal Run Health Plan wrote, “Crystal Run is committed to achieving the triple aim: improving patient care, improving health and reducing cost. With its proposed 2017 rates, Crystal Run Health Plans will be among the lowest cost options for individuals and small groups in our region.” Crystal Run has a very good reputation for delivering healthcare, but the overall industry is still burdened by an insurance sector that mostly exists to make a profit. It is beyond time to do away with healthcare insurance companies altogether by passing the New York Health Act (NYHA,) which would provide every resident of the state with medical coverage and significantly reduce healthcare costs in the state. The New York State Assembly voted on June 1 in favor of adopting the act by 86 to 53, and it’s the second year the assembly has so voted. The act has been championed for

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more than a decade by Assemblyman Richard Gottfried, who noted that insurers this year in the state are seeking large increases, saying, “Year after year, the cost of coverage for families and employers goes up faster than wages and inflation. Premiums, deductibles, co-pays, out-of-network charges, and uncontrolled drug costs undermine healthcare and family finances, and are a heavier burden on employers and taxpayers.” According to a 2015 study of the plan by Gerald Friedman of the University of Massachusetts, adopting the NYHA would save the state some $45 billion a year, and would significantly reduce expenses for counties in the state, which are responsible for a large share of Medicaid payment. With NYHA in place, counties might be able to reduce the property taxes they collect. Friedman’s study says, “The New York Health Act would be financed with assessments collected by the state based on ability to pay. Payroll assessments would be graduated according to income, and there would be a progressively graduated assessment on non-payroll taxable personal income (e.g., capital gains, dividends and interest). These would fund healthcare in New York while reducing the burden on the sick, the poor and the middle class. While the largest savings would go to working households earning less than $75,000, over 98% of New York households would spend less on health care under the act than they do now.” Naturally, there are some people, including many New York State Senators, who are opposed to the plan and say it won’t work. That’s also the view espoused by Paul Macielak, the president and CEO of the New York Health Plan Association, who said of NYHA, “The bill’s sponsors have an unrealistic utopian view of a universal healthcare system where everyone would be covered, everything would be covered and the system would magically pay for it all.” The problem with saying a single-payer plan won’t work is that there is clear and convincing evidence that singlepayer plans do work; they’re being used today in at least 15 developed countries such as Norway, United Kingdom and Japan. Moreover, the countries using single-payer plans have among the best health outcomes of any countries in the world, far higher than those achieved here. U.S. residents pay the highest price for healthcare of any country in the world, but according to the World Health Organization, the country ranks at number 37 in terms of health outcomes. While a national single-payer plan is likely not in the cards because of the current political climate, a statewide single-payer plan is within sight. The Assembly is on board; now if only our Senators would join them, New York could lead the way for the nation.

QUOTE OF THE WEEK “Results! Why, man, I have gotten a lot of results. I know several thousand things that won’t work.” — Thomas A. Edison Enlighten Up

Eldred student wins Segal Scholarship NARROWSBURG, NY — Cameron Conklin of Glen Spey, NY, a graduating senior at Eldred High School, was awarded the Stanley Segal Scholarship for the Visual Arts for 2016. The $500 scholarship, which was established by Stanley Soffer in memory of Stanley J. Segal, was open to high school seniors from Wayne County, PA and Sullivan County, NY who plan to pursue art in higher education. The contest was juried by Erica Hart and administered by the Delaware Contributed photo Valley Arts Alliance in “Messi,” a depiction of soccer Narrowsburg. megastar Lionel Messi, by Cameron will attend Cameron Conklin, expresses both the Rochester Institute his passion for the arts and his love of Technology, where he for soccer. plans to major in game design. Cameron’s application essay states that he eventually hopes to “revolutionize the graphic arts for all video games,” in particular creating a new soccer video game. Writes Cameron, “My passion for soccer is almost as great as my passion for the graphic arts.”

McGrail receives Jimmy Rane Foundation Scholarship ELDRED, NY — Jackson McGrail, a recent graduate of Eldred Junior-Senior High School, has been selected as a Jimmy Rane Foundation Scholar. McGrail will attend Berklee College of Music with plans to become a DJ and music producer, and hopes to make an impact as an independent artist in the music industry. He noted how important his Foundation scholarship is to fulfilling this dream. “My parents are only able to pay a fraction of my total college costs, and I will need a very large amount of scholarships and financial aid to be able to attend a prestigious school like Berklee,” Jackson said. McGrail is among 32 students selected to receive a Jimmy Rane Foundation scholarship this year. The Foundation has awarded 314 college scholarships to outstanding, well-deserving students since its establishment in 2000. For more information visit www.jimmyranefoundation. org. Continued on page 7

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CARTOON

MIXED GREENS

By Carol Roig

A policy puzzle

Cartoon by Walter Stevens

Walter Stevens is a resident of Eldred, NY

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Young BOCES artist makes his mark in animation LIBERTY, NY — Harrison Killian, a 16-year-old student in the High School Equivalency Program at Sullivan BOCES, has already made his mark in the stopmotion animation film industry. Harrison recently won Best Animation at the LA Independent Film Festival Awards for his movie “Stolen.” He also won an animation award for “Stolen” from SUNY Sullivan’s Fisher Film Festival. He has also won a Hollywood International Moving Pictures Film Festival (HIMPFF) award. Harrison first became interested in movie making as a small boy creating movies in the backyard with his brother. By the time he was 12, he started using camera still shots to create his first short clip about Red Bull. At age 15, Harrison became involved with stop-motion films. Earlier this year, Harrison decided to leave Liberty School and enter the high school equivalency program at BOCES to have more time to pursue his passion. Today at age 16, he has already published 14 stop-motion short movies. He is scheduled to take his High School Equivalency Exam in June and plans to attend SUNY Sullivan for graphic design, in addition to continuing his work

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Harrison Killian with cinematography. To view Harrison’s work visit YouTube http://tinyurl.com/jvccfmk.

here’s a network of renewable energy mavens at work across New York State, pouncing on each new official plan, hoping for wise energy policy and formulating thoughtful responses shared through the public comment process. Everyone sprang into action on April 19 when the New York State Public Service Commission issued “The Clean Energy Standard,” a staff white paper that outlines strategies for meeting renewable energy goals laid out in the New York State Energy Plan. When the New York State Energy Plan was formalized in 2015, many of us were disappointed that it set such a modest goal of 50% renewable energy by 2030. We hoped for a more ambitious timeline, like the 2012 energy policy paper “Examining the Feasibility of Converting New York State’s All-Purpose Energy Infrastructure to One Using Wind, Water and Sunlight,” known as the Jacobson Plan in honor of lead author Mark Z. Jacobson, which outlined a strategy for meeting 100% of the state’s energy demand from renewable sources by 2030. In addition to lackluster renewable energy goals, the New York State Energy Plan was widely criticized for its over-reliance on natural gas and its infuriating categorization of natural gas as a “clean” energy source, ignoring the impact of extreme extraction and the critical problem of fugitive emissions at every stage of shale gas development, mining, transportation and end use. In the intervening months, New York has misguidedly incentivized shale gas to an extent that far exceeds the concept of a “bridge fuel,” for a range of purposes from upgrading home heating systems to utility scale power plants, despite studies like Jacobson’s that demonstrated the economic feasibility of moving straight to renewables. With the Clean Energy Standard white paper, the consternation deepens, centered now on a controversial bailout for the nuclear power industry. While the standard proposes that utilities be required to purchase a portion of the energy supply from renewable sources, it also requires that utilities purchase energy from three financially troubled nuclear plants in upstate New York, starting with 4.6% in 2017 and rising to 15.7% by 2020, with no cap on costs above market rates for electricity. This action would reverse a long-standing policy against subsidies for nuclear energy and is shaped to benefit these three nuclear plants exclusively. The Alliance for a Green Economy estimates it could cost ratepayers $3.5 billion over 13 years and make the nuclear industry the most heavily subsidized resource in New York State. If this proposal comes from a desire to prop up economically-distressed communities surrounding these nuclear reactors, it comes at the expense of low-income ratepayers throughout the state. There are alternatives: utilityscale wind and solar could readily replace the electricity output of the reactors, and the decommissioned plants would provide apt locations for solar. With jobs in the renewable energy industry growing faster than any other energy sector, surely the ratepayers’ $3.5 billion would be better spent on renewables and generous retraining programs for workers. Instead, we are faced with an unfathomable proposal to subsidize environmentally harmful technology. A lot of us are scratching our heads. You can read the Clean Energy Standard proposal at http://tinyurl.com/zn837a8

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OBITUARY RONALD C. MIRRO Ronald C. Mirro, 73, of Hawley, PA, passed away on Tuesday, May 31, 2016 at Wayne Memorial Hospital after a long battle with cancer. He is survived by a son: Ronald C. Mirro II and his wife Megan of Hawley, PA; a daughter, Krystal M. Mirro of Hawley, PA and two grandchildren: Ronald C. Mirro III and Amber Lily Mirro. He lived a long and happy life. He was loved by all and had no enemies. A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, June 11, 2016 at 12 noon at St. Ann’s Church, Shohola, PA. Father Thomas Major will officiate. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Harrison Rasmussen Funeral Home, Barryville, NY 845/557-8010.

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Friends are invited to call on Thursday, June 9, 2016 from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the Rasmussen Funeral Home, 90 Main St., Narrowsburg, NY. Funeral services will follow visitation on Thursday at 10:30 a.m. in the funeral home. Christian burial will be in the Calkins Cemetery, Milanville, PA. Rev. William Rushik will oﬃciate.

Darlene Haun Darlene Haun of Honesdale, PA, wife of Gary Haun, died May 28, 2016 of cancer. Funeral arrangements are private at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are attended by the Arthur A. Bryant Funeral Home, 1228 Main Street Honesdale, PA.

Barbara Kirk Barbara Kirk of Damascus, PA died Sunday, June 5, 2016. She was 51. A memorial mass will be held on Thursday, June 9, 2016 at the Holy Cross Church, 9719 State Route 97, Callicoon. Father Charles O’Connor, OFM, will oﬃciate. Burial will be in the Callicoon Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to Food for the Poor, 6401 Lyons Road, Coconut Creek, FL 33073.

Thomas Edward Schmidt Thomas Edward Schmidt of Callicoon Center, NY died Thursday, May 26, 2016 at his home. He was 78. Firematic services were held Wednesday, June 1 at Stewart-Murphy Funeral Home, Jeﬀersonville. Funeral services were held Thursday, June 2 at the funeral home. Interment was made in Callicoon Center Cemetery, Callicoon Center. Memorial contributions can be made to the Callicoon Center Fire Department or BATS (Begin Again Transitional Services, housing for veterans) 15 Dixon Avenue, Liberty, NY 12754.

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BUSINESS BRIEFS

COMMUNITY CURRICULUM

Gillinder wins state-wide award

Deer management strategies

Forum features business development experts

PORT JERVIS, NY — On May 16, Charles Gillinder, president of Gillinder Glass, and Fred Harding, CFO, accepted the New York State Small Business Exporter of the Year award on Photo by Allyson Gillinder behalf of Gillinder Charles Gillinder, owner Glass at the New of Gillinder Glass of Port York Small Business Jervis, NY, right, receives Development Cen- the New York State Small ter’s (SBDC) annual Business Exporter of the awards ceremony in Year Award, along with Fred Harding, CFO. Lake George. “This award shows that people who live and work in Port Jervis, especially our employees, can produce world-class products and services that compete successfully in global markets,” said Gillinder. Gillinder Glass directly exports 20%of what the company manufactures to 26 countries and every continent in the world and expects to significantly increase exports in the coming years. The New York SBDC is a partnership program with the U.S. Small Business Administration and the State University of New York. The New York SBDC’s International Business Development program strategically positions small- and medium-sized businesses to take maximum advantage of business and trade opportunities in the global marketplace. Gillinder Glass is a custom glass manufacturer. The company specializes in custommolded, hand-pressed, clear and colored glass as well as optical prism processing and engineering. For more information visit www. gillinderglass.com or call 845/856-5375.

LAKE ARIEL, PA — Outdoor writer and environmental consultant Ron Tussel will answer your questions about deer biology, management strategies and chronic wasting disease on Saturday, June 18 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Lacawac Sanctuary. Penn State mammologist Dave Byman will discusss his and his colleague’s research at Lacawac, studying the effects of deer browse on vegetation growth and small mammal populations. The day will finish with East Stroudsburg University’s Northeast Wildlife DNA Laboratory presenting the historical aspects of Lyme disease, how they detect the prevalence of pathogens and identify prevention techniques. This workshop counts for four hours (one year) of PA SFI® Continuing Education credit. Lunch is provided. The cost is $15 for general admission, or $10 when you present your Lacawac membership card. Preregistration is required by Wednesday, June 15 and seating is limited. Email educator@lacawac.org.

HAWLEY, PA — Regional business development organizations will conduct an information session on Thursday, June 9, from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. at the Wayne Pike Workforce Alliance, 92 Main Ave. During the hour presentation, participants will have the opportunity to ask questions and gain an understanding of the resources available to Wayne and Pike counties for starting and growing a business. Participants include NEPA Alliance, which has expertise in government contracting, international business and exporting, and business financing; the Northeastern Pennsylvania Industrial Resource Center (NEPIRC), which offers consultative services engineered to maximize manufacturer productivity, profitability and competitiveness; the Scranton Small Business Development Center provides direct counseling and a variety of educational programs for entrepreneurial development; the Wayne Pike Workforce Alliance; and the Wayne Economic Development Corporation. To register or for more information call Cheryl Duquette at 570/390-7613.

GDS Fair joins KKPR clients MILFORD, PA — KKPR Marketing & Public Relations announced their new partnership with the Green-Dreher Sterling (GDS) Fair, which will celebrate its 99th year from Friday, August 26 through Sunday, September 4. “I attended the GDS Fair for the first time last year, despite the fact that I am a native to the area,” said Katrina Foster, founder of KKPR Marketing & Public Relations, Inc. “Now that I know about it, I think that everyone should know about it.” The fair is located on PA-191 behind Wallenpaupack’s South Elementary School in Newfoundland, and started when a school teacher, Ella Nevin, saw the fair as an opportunity to display her students’ handiwork. Since 1917 the GDS Fair has expanded greatly by adding live entertainment, thousands of exhibitions, amusement rides, games and activities for the whole family. For more information visit gdsfair.com.

Ballet classes at Old Stone House HASBROUCK, NY — Ballet classes for both kids and adults are being offered this year at the Hasbrouck Old Stone House. The classes are conducted by Alana Sherman, a certified dance therapist with over 30 years of teaching experience. “Ballet is the foundation for all other dance forms,” she says, “and gives students a physical vocabulary on which to build their dance confidence.” Her classes are not competitive in nature and are geared toward people of all abilities. However, Sherman will follow common ballet class structure—warmup exercises, use of the horizontal railing known as a barre, and so-called “center” work where students learn to move in step with their classmates. The next eight-week set of lessons is scheduled for July 9 through August 27. Children’s classes are 10:30 to 11:30 a.m, while adults have the 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. time slot, all on the same Saturdays. Tuition for each student is $10 per class, or $65 for an eight-class session. Old Stone House members get a 20% discount. For more information email sherman_alana@yahoo.com, or call 845/436-0070. The 18th Century Old Stone House of Hasbrouck, a community arts and education center, is located at 282 Hasbrouck Rd. Visit www.TheOldStoneHouseOfHas brouck.org.

Learn about genealogy EQUINUNK, PA — Carol Ann MacMaster will begin the Equinunk Historical Society’s (EHS’s) season of genealogical exploration on Saturday, June 11, at 1 p.m., with “Genealogy 101: Then and Now.” This season’s programs will, in large part, be dedicated to genealogical research, explaining how the process works. EHS is located at 1972 Pine Mill Rd. in the center of Equinunk, at the junction of Route 191 (Hancock Highway) and Pine Mill Rd. Additional programs featuring specialists in genealogical research will be held on August 27 and September 24. More programs will be added as warranted. Call 570/224-6722 for information.

Program on Margaret Fuller at UU fellowship BEACH LAKE, PA — Barbara Leo will present a program on the exceptional life of Margaret Fuller at the meeting of the Upper Delaware Unitarian Universalists (UDUU) at 10:15 a.m. on Sunday, June 12 at the Berlin Township Community Center. May 23, 2010 marked the bicentennial of the birth of Sarah Margaret Fuller, one of the three principal thinkers of the Transcendentalist movement, the vanguard theorist on women’s equality and gender roles in America, and, some say, the first public intellectual in the United States, male or female. You can learn more about her at Leo’s presentation. A social time and refreshments will follow the program. For directions, visit www.uduuf.org/directions.

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NARROWSBURG NEWS

By Ann O’Hara

By Jane Luchsinger

aturday, June 4, was a lovely day for the Narrowsburg Beautification Group (NBG) annual plant swap and bake sale, and many of you generously donated to the NBG efforts. This year the proceeds from the bake sale were donated to the Tusten Youth Commission (TYC) in support of the work they do to involve our youth in healthy, educational activities. The NBG has been working with the TYC to create a concept to upgrade the youth-oriented park on the Flats to a multi-generational park. Members of the NBG have heard the ideas/concerns of the TYC and plan to plant ornamental grasses on the playground borders of the park to serve as a barrier from the street for small children. This is just one of the

ideas the TYC and the multi-generational park committee proposed. Keep your eyes on the park as plans unfold this summer. The NBG continues to work hard in preparation for the visit by the America in Bloom judges next month. Their focus thus far includes: a) Tusten Veterans Memorial Park, which has received numerous new flowers and plants, and three new replacement benches are to be delivered soon; b) new trees with seasonal interest that have been planted along Kirk Road and at the southern entrance to the hamlet; and c) former Sullivan Renaissance projects, which are being maintained to preserve their beauty. The NBG is a volunteer organization and welcomes anyone willing to lend a hand, perhaps even

to routinely water new plantings. Become part of a winning team competing for recognition from America in Bloom as one of the best small towns in America. For more information call 845/252-3864. Reminders: Litterpluck is this Saturday, June 11, and Saturday, June 18 is town-wide trash day; meet at the library from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Each household is permitted to bring one pick-up truck filled with trash to the town highway barn, no charge. Also on June 18 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. is a town shred day co-sponsored by Catskill Hudson Bank. A truck will be available in the library parking lot to shred your documents. So much spring cleaning!

ORGANIZATIONAL NEWS Bethany Library marks 80th

Bonacic scholarship open

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n 1936, the first five players were inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, NY: Ty Cobb, Babe Ruth, Walter Johnson, Honus Wagner and Christy Mathewson, seen here at the right of the top row. Mathewson, a native of Factoryville, PA, had died of tuberculosis in 1925 at the age of 45, but before his untimely death he became one of the great heroes of the game. Although details of his Major League career are widely available, his success as a star pitcher for the Honesdale Reds is less well known. Recruited in 1898 for $20 a month, plus room and board at the Allen House, Mathewson won eight games in the Reds’ amazing 40-8 season. He returned for the 1899 season, playing his last game for Honesdale on July 18, 1899, contributing five hits as well as pitching the team to a 14-6 victory. For a full description of Christy Mathewson’s career in Honesdale, see Albert G. Rutherford’s “Matty in Honesdale: A Star Is Born” in the Wayne County Historical Society Newsletter, January-March 2016. From the collection of the Wayne County Historical Society, 810 Main St., Honesdale, open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday. For more information see WayneHistoryPA.org or call 570/2533240.

LOCH SHELDRAKE, NY — The SUNY Sullivan Foundation announces the establishment of the John J. Bonacic Scholarship for Public Service. The $300 scholarship is open to June 2016 graduates from Sullivan, Orange, Ulster, or Delaware counties who demonstrate good character and integrity, and who are planning to attend SUNY Sullivan full time for the 2016-17 academic year. In addition, applicants must demonstrate current participation in student government, involvement in community service organizations, and/or volunteerism in their school or community. Applicants must complete a SUNY Sullivan Foundation Scholarship application

(available at www.sunysullivan.edu/bo nacic); submit a 250-word essay describing his/her current participation in public service and how public service will be incorporated into his/her career goals; and submit two letters of recommendation from people who can attest to the applicant’s character, integrity and level of involvement in community service. The packet should be dropped off at the SUNY Sullivan Financial Aid office, or mailed to Office of Financial Aid, SUNY Sullivan Foundation Scholarship Fund, c/o John J. Bonacic Scholarship, 112 College Road, Loch Sheldrake, NY 12759. Applications must be received at SUNY Sullivan on Monday, June 20 by 5 p.m.

Growing Older Together meeting HONESDALE, PA — Growing Older Together (GOT) will host a presentation by Lisa Orlandini, community relations specialist with the Visiting Nurse Association Hospice & Home Health of Lackawanna County. On Wednesday, June 15, at 3 p.m. at the Wayne County Area Agency on Aging, 323 10th St., Orlandini will speak about the Five Wishes living will, a legal document in which a person specifies what actions should be taken for their health if they are no longer able to make decisions for themselves because of illness or incapacity. Living wills are

also known as advance directives. Five Wishes is a private, non-profit organization with a mission to safeguard the human dignity of people as they age or face serious illness. More than 25 million people have used Five Wishes. The mission of GOT is to give older adult residents in Wayne County, PA, Sullivan County, NY and surrounding areas both the practical means and the connections to live independently in homes of their choice. For more information call Marcia at 570/352-6792.

‘Pack to school’ HONESDALE, PA — Anthony DeGori, a 16-year-old Honesdale High School student, is starting a “Pack to School” program to help provide supplies for students next fall. He will be collecting supplies and monetary donations, which he will use to fill backpacks and donate them to the school district for Damascus Elementary students who may need them. They will be distributed with help from the staff of the Damascus School. In his appeal, Anthony wrote, “I am hoping

to help some students so they are just as prepared to succeed as their classmates.” The supply list includes: No. 2 pencils (no mechanical), looseleaf paper, notebooks, Elmer’s glue sticks/bottles, crayons, pencil-top erasers, rulers, construction paper, index cards, highlighters, three-ring binders and pocket folders. Businesses are invited to sponsor a backpack for $25. DeGori will place a note with your business’s name inside the pack. To donate, call 570/729-8390.

BETHANY, PA — Bethany Public Library, the first public library in Wayne County, celebrates its 80th anniversary this year. Among the events planned to mark this milestone will be a big birthday bash on Bethany’s town green to be held on Saturday, July 30. Later this fall, there will be a farm-to-table dinner for supporters of the library. Recently, under the guidance of library director Kate Baxter and board of trustees member Janet Heinly, two new interest groups have been established, convening regularly at the library at 8 Court St., located on the ground floor of the Bethany Borough Town Hall. The Fiber Arts Roundtable meets on the second and fourth T hu rsdays each month at 7 p.m., welContributed photo coming all As Bethany Public Library skill levels. marks 80 years, library The Greater director Kate Baxter talks Wayne Coun- about new programs started ty Herb Guild recently at the library. meets on the third Thursday of each month at 7 p.m., upstairs from the library in the borough’s community room. Currently the group is focusing on growing herbs for their culinary uses. The library continues its long-established Wednesday morning story time, at 10:30, for young children, ages two to four. In mid-July, the library will welcome pre-teens and young teens for a summer reading program; this year’s theme is sports and wellness. For more information email kbaxter@waynelibraries.org or call 570/253-4349.

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You’ll have two chances to bid on beautiful rainbarrels like this, decorated by local schoolchildren: Saturday, July 16 at the Audubon Art and Craft Festival in Hawley, PA, and on Saturday, July 30 in Callicoon, NY at the Callicoon Country Fair.

Counting drops, painting barrels

EGION— In the past few weeks, rain barrels have been dropped off to several schools and organizations in Pike and Wayne counties in Pennsylvania and in Sullivan County, NY. Elementary, middle and high school students are hand painting these barrels in hopes that you’ll appreciate their designs and bid to take one home at one of the two silent auctions this July. The Every Drop Counts Rain Barrel Project is a way for youth to recognize their watershed address and depict what they love about water. This grant project is supported by the Delaware River Watershed Initiative, the Delaware Highlands Conservancy, and the Pike/ Wayne Conservation Partnership to support schools and youth groups in an environmental project to protect and conserve our clean drinking water. There will be two auctions: Saturday, July 16 at the Audubon Art and Craft Festival on Route 6 in Hawley, PA. Bidding is open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Barrels must be picked up by 5 p.m. Cash or check will be accepted in payment. Saturday, July 30 at the Callicoon Country Fair in Callicoon, NY. Bidding is open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Barrels must be picked up by 5 p.m. Cash or check accepted. Follow Delaware Highlands Conservancy on Facebook for updates about the events. Take a free pledge to protect clean water at mydela wareriver.clearchoicescleanwater.org.

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t is Friday night and your dog comes in from its evening walk, and all of a sudden it is limping on its back right leg. You take a closer look, thinking maybe something is stuck between their pads. After closer examination you find nothing there, but its limp doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t go away, and it is starting to look more uncomfortable. As a concerned pet parent you rush to the medicine cabinet and grab the first thing you see, Tylenol. Is this something you should proceed with? No! Tylenol is highly toxic to dogs. Tylenol contains a drug called acetaminophen, which is used to treat fever and or pain in humans. Unfortunately, acetaminophen is toxic to dogs and is a common medication administered under false information from the Internet or family friends. Signs of toxicity from acetaminophen may develop within one to four hours of ingestion. Patients who have ingested the drug will experience a progressive depression, and they may develop rapid breathing. Some may also experience abdominal pain and drooling as a result of their nausea. Their gums and tissue surrounding their eyes may develop a bluish discoloration. This is called cyanosis and is the result of a molecule called â&#x20AC;&#x153;methe-

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moglobinâ&#x20AC;? that interrupts the ability for the red blood cell to carry oxygen to the tissues of the body. Some dogs develop fluid build-up in the face, paws and forelimbs several hours after ingestion. Their urine may become dark or even chocolate colored due the methemoglobin. In some cases, the only sign of ingestion is death. Patients may be treated following the administration of acetaminophen; however, it must be done in a timely manner. Such treatment typically requires hospitalization with very aggressive care. The veterinarian may induce vomiting, followed by a stomach flushing with a tube. This is typically done in the first four to six hours after ingestion of the drug. If a low red-blood-cell count is noted, called anemia, your pet may require a blood transfusion. Activated charcoal is also given orally after vomiting is performed to help bind any toxins left in the stomach from being absorbed by the intestinal tract. A medicine called N-acetylcystein (Mucomyst) is the antidote for acetaminophen ingestion. Vitamin C is also administered to reduce the methemoglobin levels in the blood over time. Once a dog is treated for acetaminophen toxicosis, it is best to continue to monitor liver values to evaluate for any continued damage. Some dogs may have long-lasting liver damage, and therefore may need life-long monitoring, diet adjustments and additional medications. It is best to avoid giving acetaminophen products to your dogs, and especially your cats. Cats are even more sensitive to the drug than dogs. It is truly not worth the risk. If you think your pet is in pain, it is best to consult a licensed veterinarian and/or have them seen by one urgently. [Contact Dr. Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Abbraccio at www. facebook.com/CatskillVeterinaryServices, www.catskillvetservices.com, or jdabbracciodvm@icloud.com.]

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Chicken expert Craig Russell will bring some of his unusual chickens with him to the Catskill Exotic Bird Club on Thursday, June 9.

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ONTICELLO, NY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Craig Russell, president of the Society for the Preservation of Poultry Antiquities, returns to the Catskill Exotic Bird Club on Thursday, June 9 at 7:30 p.m. Probably the most knowledgeable poultry historian living today, Russell will give an entertaining presentation about rare and weird breeds of chickens and their relatives at 20 Crystal St. Accompanying him will be a collection of some of his most unusual and rare chickens. The public is invited enjoy this unusual presentation and, as always, admission and refreshments are free. For directions or more information call Richie Chiger at 845/794-7966 or Matt Frumess at 845/ 7479370.

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WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE ARTS, LEISURE AND OUTDOORS

Local ingredients with a Southern flair Lake House brings new life to old Mohican Inn building By ISABEL BRAVERMAN

LEN SPEY, NY — There’s a new restaurant in Glen Spey on the shore of Mohican Lake, serving newAmerican food with a concentration on Southern cooking. The Lake House occupies the former Mohican Inn, and is owned by Shane Pearson, former Baker’s Tap Room owner, and Curtis Brown, who’s new to the area but is not new to the restaurant business. Brown was a musician and was constantly on the road touring with his band, Bad Wizard. During a time when he was in Los Angeles recording an album for two months, he would go to a nearby taco truck every day. When he returned to Brooklyn, he knew that a taco truck would do well in Williamsburg. Armed with some cash from a music career (his song was featured in “Jackass”) and a will to do something—anything—he and his friend opened Endless Summer Tacos on Bedford Avenue to instant success. This was 10 years ago, before taco trucks became a “thing.” The two-person business quickly grew to a staff of 15, and from there, Brown moved on to other restaurant ventures. He owned and operated the Cardinal Restaurant in the East Village, Territory BBQ in LA and Sid Gold’s Request Room in Chelsea. His operations were successful, garnering media attention in the likes of Eater NY, Paper Mag and the Village Voice. Now, Brown and Pearson have opened Lake House, with investor comedian/actor David Cross (of “Arrested Development” fame, who owns a house in the area and directed the movie “Hits” based on Liberty, NY). The restaurant serves brunch and dinner and has a full bar with specialty cocktails. The dinner fare has Southern classics like fried chicken, pulled pork, ribs, catfish and sausage (Brown is from North Carolina). They also have salads, sandwiches and pizza. The sides are also Southern influenced, like market greens, corn bread and mac and cheese. Starters include unique choices such as bone marrow and steak tartare, as well as classic bar food like wings and nachos. There are also kids’ and dessert options. Brown mentions the cocktail menu has interesting concoctions like the Moon Walker: Stoli Orange, Stoli Peach and fresh-squeezed orange juice with a sugar Tang rim. The brunch menu also features Southern cooking, like the quintessential chicken and biscuits, as well as egg dishes, huevos rancheros, and ricotta or sweet-potato pancakes. All the ingredients are sourced locally; the chicken is from Quails R Us and the vegetables are from Lackawaxen Farm Company, Willow Wisp and others. They cure the bacon and smoke the sausage in-house. The guys also plan on hosting events, and have already showcased many local musicians. There will be outdoor movie nights, and you can guarantee Brown’s favorite movie “Jaws” will be screening. The restaurant has lakeside property, so there will be room for activities.

Other options are available at Lake House, like steak.

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Lake House in Glen Spey, NY features a menu with fresh Southern food like fried chicken and biscuit (above) and market greens (below).

The interior features an eclectic collection of décor and oddities, lending an almost tropical feel, but still rooted in the country. Brown said the building was already in good condition, so no renovation was necessary, but they made the space their own. There’s a large wrap-around bar in the center, and various tables and chairs throughout. Eclectic artwork covers the walls, for instance, something that looks like a romance novel cover and a poster for their

beloved Jaws. [Lake House is located at 367 Mohican Lake Rd., Glen Spey, NY. It’s open Monday to Thursday from 5 to 9 p.m., Friday 5 to 10 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. The phone number is 845/672-4323.]

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The BEST Visitorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Guide 6 1 0 2 Best Places for Food & Drink Beer/Spirits Roscoe Beer

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

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570-253-3469 947 Main St Honesdale, PA 18431

Outdoor Dining Benji & Jakes

845-701-1353 PO BOX 357 Mongaup Valley, NY 12762 cedarrapidsnewyork@gmail.com

Salad

Pennsyltucky Grill

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Private School Homestead School

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

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Bank

Bethel Woods Center for the Arts

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Steveâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Music Center

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

New Business of the Year Catskill Mountain Resort

845-456-0195 211 Mail Road Barryville, NY 12719 www.catskillmountainsresort.com

Pet Boarding/Pampering Dog Mountain Lodge

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

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‘The Terrifying’ at NACL HIGHLAND LAKE, NY — NACL Theatre will present “The Terrifying,” by Minor Theater of New York City (www. minortheater.org), on Saturday, June 11 at 7:30 p.m. “The Terrifying” is a new theater piece written by New York City playwright Julia Jarcho. Centered around the subject of fear, the play is influenced by classic horror as well as the writings of Nikolai Gogol. Building on their past work with pop culture genres, Minor Theater turns to horror as a challenge: given that horror is so deeply bound to film, the company creates a vocabulary of terror specific to live theater to provoke both horror and wonder. The story takes place in a village bound by intimidation, bigotry and lust, and revolves around two teenagers who are stalked by a horrible beast. Building toward a final confrontation between girl and demon, “The Terrifying” creates a world that feels slightly unreal and strange—all the while chipping away at the audience’s sense of being safe from that strangeness. The artists of Minor Theater marshal sensory discoveries into a narrative of adolescent deviance and longing, to speak back to the kinds of scary stories our culture usually tells. Hilton Als of the New Yorker wrote, “Julia Jarcho is one of two “vital talents making an indelible mark on the downtown theatre scene.” Visit nacl.org.

Castle Centennial Community Day CLARYVILLE, NY — Frost Valley YMCA is celebrating the centennial of the Frost Valley Castle this year. On Saturday, June 11, from 1 to 3 p.m., families are invited to enjoy early 20th-century games and activities, in addition to tours of this historic mansion, former home to early 1900s wool baron Julius Forstmann. It features antiques, furniture and architecture from when the home was built in 1916. This event focuses on the local community, including the significance of both the Frost Valley Castle and the rich history of the Catskills region. Guests are encouraged to visit the new Blue Hill Special Events Center & Art Gallery, 1471 Denning Rd., after the event to view artwork inspired by the castle featuring local artists and students. The art exhibit takes place from 3:30 until 5:30 p.m. Visit www.frostvalley.org.

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Visitors to the Trout Parade in Livingston Manor, NY are encouraged to dress up, bring fun props, and express themselves whether marching in the parade or simply enjoying it from the sidelines.

Trout Parade LIVINGSTON MANOR, NY — The 13th annual Livingston Manor Trout Parade, Sullivan County’s version of Mardi Gras, will be held on Saturday, June 11. Entertainment will begin at 11 a.m. on Main Street, including musical performances on the Main Street Stage by Kendy Gable, face painting by Miss Sunshine the Clown, and strolling entertainment by the NACL Theatre’s Stilt Corps. This year’s marching band lineup includes the Crimson Pirates; Paprika; Hartford’s Proud Drum, Drill, and Dance Corps; Walker Valley Marching Band; the MountainTones; and the LMCS Middle School Band. The parade will step off at 1 p.m., led by this year’s honorary Grand Marshal John Conway, Sullivan County Historian, joined by his wife Debra, the executive director of the Delaware Company and cohistorian for the Town of Highland, accompanied by their trusty Newfoundland dog Preston Meriwether Conway. There will be antique and classic cars, music, entertainment and floats representing local businesses, organizations, and performers including the Catskill Puppet Theater and Bud Wertheim’s famous Giant Brook Trout Puppet. After the parade, stay on Main Street for free concerts at 2 p.m. from the Crimson Pirates and shopping, dining and fun all over town. Then head to Cabernet Frank’s Exit 98 in Parksville for the official opening and Trout Parade after-party starting at 4 p.m. For more information visit www.troutparade.com. Continued on page 17

Sullivan County ranks 61 out of 62 counties in New York State in terms of health. The River Reporter is taking on this issue with two series:

OUR COUNTY, OUR HEALTH A four-part series exploring the health challenge in the county and what is being done to address it. What is the Healthy Sullivan County Initiative? Will it work? How can you help? How can it help you? The next installment will appear in the June 16 edition.

SIMPLE FARE Healthy food doesn’t have to be more expensive than packaged food—and can taste better. This new column will come out the Thursday before the first weekend of every month, coordinating with local supermarket sales, and will explain how to make dishes that are easy, tasty, healthy and inexpensive. Simple Fare continues in our July 7 issue.

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Van Put at Morgan Outdoors LIVINGSTON MANOR, NY — Ed Van Put will be the special guest at Morgan Outdoors, 46 Main St., on Saturday, June 11 from 12 noon to 3 p.m. to meet the public and sign copies of his newly revised and updated book, “The Beaverkill: The History of a River and its People.” The date was chosen to coincide with the Trout Parade (see page 16). The new edition of “The Beaverkill” features extensive color photos and artwork throughout; additional text, historical information and characters; a special chapter titled “Flies with Ties to the Beaverkill” providing color photos, patterns and a history of favorite flies that entice hungry Beaverkill browns; and a section on famous pools to fish. You’ll be able to talk with Van Put about fish and fishing as well as pick up a copy of the book. This program is being offered in conjunction with the “Celebrating Catskill Waters: Past and Present” exhibition at Morgan Outdoors through Sunday, July 10 on loan from the Time and the Valleys Museum in Grahamsville. Visit www. morgan-outdoors.com or call 845/4395507.

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Shawn Bailey, Melissa McTague and Amber Schmidt rehearse for the Sullivan County Dramatic Workshop’s production of the classic play “Harvey.”

Six-foot rabbit comes to South Fallsburg SOUTH FALLSBURG, NY — The Sullivan County Dramatic Workshop (SCDW) will present its first offering for the 2016 season, “Harvey,” starting on June 10 at the Rivoli Theatre, 5243 Rte. 42. It is sponsored by REA Ford. The full-length, Pulitzer Prize-winning comedy by Mary Chase—immortalized in a 1951 movie starring Jimmy Stewart—is about a polite and friendly man (Mr. Elwood P. Dowd) and his best friend, an invisible, six-foot tall rabbit. The play takes on the universal themes of male/female relations, the class divide, sexual repression and, of course, the perennial conundrum: who can say who is really crazy in this crazy world? Performances will take place on Friday, June 10 and 17 and Saturday, June 11 and 18 at 8 p.m.; and on Sunday, June 12 and 19 at 2 p.m. Tickets cost $18 for adults and $14 for seniors, students and veterans. The Rivoli, a renovated Art-Deco theatre, is fully air-conditioned and has an adjacent lighted parking lot. The box office opens at 7 p.m. For more information call 845/436-5336 or visit www.scdw.net.

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CALLICOON, NY — The 20th annual Callicoon Tractor Parade will be held on Sunday, June 12, featuring tractors of all sizes and vintages. The parade will roll out at 12 noon. As always, there will be a breakfast that morning at the firehouse on Route 97 from 7 to 11 a.m. Following the parade, at approximately 3 p.m., the crowd is invited down to the Delaware Youth Center for chicken barbeque and roast pork provided by the Callicoon Kristal Bowl at a cost of $12 per dinner.

HURLEYVILLE, NY — The opening of an exhibit titled “Early Sullivan County” will be held on Sunday, June 12 at 2 p.m. at the Sullivan County Museum, 265 Main St. Sullivan County Historian John Conway will speak on “Transitions: The Major Changes in Early Sullivan County History.” A musical presentation by “Dirty Stay Out Skifflers” performing tunes from the early 1800s through the mid-1900s will follow. Admission is free, donations and Sullivan County Historical Society memberships are welcome. For more information visit www.scnyhistory.org or call 845/434-8044.

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Go bats about Nature Fest LAKE ARIEL, PA — Nature Fest is a celebration of nature’s treasures in Wayne County that includes hikes, presentations and handson activities for all ages on Saturday, June 11 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. You can start the night before, Friday, June 10 from 8 to 9:30 p.m., with a National Park Service biologist who will lead an expedition recording the echolocation calls of bats flying overhead. Participants will be able to see the calls as they are recorded using acoustic monitoring equipment, and learn how this data contributes to our understanding of local bat populations. The cost is $5 for nonmembers and is free when you present your Lacawac membership card. Pre-registration is appreciated. Saturday’s Nature Fest begins with a wild mushroom and edibles hike, led by Nathaniel Whitmore. Guided walking tours of Lacawac’s 100-year-old buildings are offered three times during the day. Enjoy an art show of photography and paintings by Heidi Van Lueven, a local artist who gained inspiration from nature during a residency program at Lacawac. She’ll share some thoughts and take questions at 11:30 a.m. Lacawac’s staff and volunteers will lead a Pond Discovery Hike at 12 noon to explore the diverse ecology of a wetland with activities for all ages. Feel mammal furs and teeth, explore the adapted life of owls, build a bug, meet a lake scientist, hop along a nature course and much more throughout the day. Pack a lunch and enjoy Lacawac’s 500-acre property with eight miles of trails. Saturday’s admission is $10 per car. Visit www.lacawac.org.

Concerts in Central Park HONESDALE, PA — The Wayne County Creative Arts Council (WCCAC) will open its 49th Summer Festival of Events, a series of free concerts in Honesdale’s Central Park, with perennial favorite the Northeasters Barbershop Chorus on Monday, June 13. Every Monday and Thursday through Thursday, July 28, folks are invited to bring a chair or blanket for a hometown experience of music with old friends and new acquaintances. Concerts begin at 7:30 p.m. A free-will collection will be made to help defray the cost of the concert season. Hotdogs, pizza, soda and homemade ice cream will be available to enjoy. The concert on Thursday, June 16 will feature Dead Tracks, and Monday, June 20 will feature the Bill Arnold Band playing old favorites from the ‘50s and on. Donations to help defray the costs involved in presenting 14 free concerts can be mailed to WCCAC, c/o Papa’s Primo Pizza, 627 Main St., Honesdale, PA 18431. Information on the bands and any updates may be found on www.hones daleparkevents.org and www.visitwayne county.com.

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‘Picture Your Self(ie) in the 1930s’ GRAHAMSVILLE, NY — Time & the Valleys Museum’s newest exhibit for the 2016 season, “Picture Your Self(ie) in the 1930s” is a series of three-dimensional vignettes depicting life as it was back in the 1930s, designed so that visitors can easily step into the scene and snap those selfies. The vignettes will help all visitors, young and old, to appreciate the conveniences of modern day life. As visitors enter the exhibit, the barbershop will be the first vignette to catch their eye. Shaving mugs, straight razors and other manual tools used by barbers to service their all-male clientele back in the day are available as props. Don’t look for any electric appliances or tools because you won’t find them here. Other vignettes will be an outhouse, farm scene, photography and camera, hat shop, school days and wash day. The museum gift shop has been equipped to print hardcopy 4x6-inch photos specifically for this exhibit. To attend the unveiling at 2 p.m. on June 12, call 845/985-7700, leave your name and phone number and indicate whether you will be attending alone or with a friend. Admission is free for members and a guest. Admission of $3 will be charged for non-members. Old-fashioned refreshments will be served at the reception; wear your favorite old hat to compete in the Best Hat competition. Visit www. timeandthevalleysmuseum.org.

STARLIGHT, PA — The Big D Arts and Crafts League will feature Livingston Manor watercolorist Caroline Harrow (www.carolineharrow.com) for the month of June in the gallery at the Inn at Starlight Lake. Harrow’s muted style and nostalgic paintings have earned her numerous awards and a Signature Membership in North East Watercolor Society, and are included in personal and corporate collections across the U.S. and beyond. The Inn at Starlight Lake is located at 289 Starlight Lake Rd. For more information on the Inn call 800/248-2519 or visit www.innatstarlightlake.com.

WOODBOURNE, NY — The Sullivan County Community Chorus, under the direction of Kevin J. Giroux, with accompanist Keira Weyant, is preparing for its 39th annual spring concert, which will be presented on Sunday, June 12, at 3 p.m. at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 6317 Rte. 42. “A Choral Fanfare! A tribute to Lucille Horton” is the concert theme chosen by conductor Giroux in memory of one of the founders and long-time accompanist of the Sullivan County Community Chorus. The performance will feature works by Mozart, George Gershwin, John Rutter, Randol Bass, and others. Many of the selections are by composers, or include poetic texts, that were particularly beloved by Horton, who died just before Christmas 2015 after she attended the chorus’s 38th annual Winter Concert. Admission will cost $15 for adults, $12 for seniors and a suggested donation of $10 for students. Immediately following the performance, there will be a reception open to all attending the concert. Visit www.scchorus.org. Continued on page 19

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Stolen Jars

‘Best NYC Emerging Artist’ and ‘Bostonian of the Year’ in Hawley HAWLEY, PA — On Friday, June 10 at 8 p.m., Harmony Presents will showcase Stolen Jars, a duo that Deli Magazine has called the “Best NYC Emerging Artists of 2016.” “They make music that at times has the stuttered feel of progressive rock, but with a gentler, lilting tone to its somewhat unusual time signatures and repetition. Inspired by acts as diverse as Sufjan Stevens, Elvis Costello, and Dirty Projectors, the music is a vibrant mixture of looping intricate guitar lines and floating melodies all brought to life by the live band,” said Jill Carletti, managing director of Harmony Presents. The next night at 8 p.m., 15-year-old singer/songwriter Hayley Reardon will take the stage. In 2012, The Boston Globe Magazine named her a Bostonian of the Year for both her music and her work to pair it with a message of teen empowerment. The feature article characterized her as “a confident, radiant teenage singer/songwriter who is helping to pen the next chapter of the Boston folk scene.” Her music is described by iTunes as being in the “tradition of Suzanne Vega, Tracy Chapman, Erin McKeown, and Mary Chapin Carpenter.” Both shows take place in the underground theater of the Hawley Silk Mill located at 8 Silk Mill Dr. Advance tickets for Friday night cost from $19. Tickets for Saturday night cost from $17 to $20. Tickets can be purchased online at www. harmonypresents.com or in person at AMSkier Insurance Agency located at 209 Main Ave. For more information call 570/588-8077.

AWLEY, PA — Sponsorship from Dime Bank has enabled AuthorFest to grow this year, with a dinner on Friday, June 17 and an expanded meet-and-greet event at the Hawley Silk Mill on Saturday, June 18. The festival, now in its third year, is a celebration of one of our area’s great resources: its arts community, in this case, with a focus on literature. As in previous years, local published authors will participate and mingle with the public. The free Saturday program will begin with workshops for authors, aspiring authors and the public. This year’s topics are “First Line, First Look, First Hook” from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., and “Creating and Developing a Story,” from 10:45 to 11:45 a.m. On Saturday afternoon, from 12 noon to 3 p.m., the public is invited to meet a variety

of published regional authors, who will chat about their books, as well as sell and autograph them for the booklovers in attendance. The Friday evening dinner, new this year, is at The Settlers Inn, and is a fundraiser for next year’s Authorfest 2017. The keynote speaker will be Suzanne Fisher Staples, who started writing professionally as a news reporter, working in New York, Hong Kong, India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, and elsewhere. She is the author of several books for young adults that also have meaning to older readers and will also participate in the Saturday meet-and-greet. Other participating authors include Clara Gillow Clark, Will Wyckoff, Lucia Dailey and Gayle Krause. Dinner tickets cost $50 per person. For more information email yannster@ptd.net or call 570/253-5468.

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Clara Gillow Clark, author of “Secrets of Greymoor,” “Willie and the Rattlesnake King,” “Nellie Bishop” and other historical fiction for young people, will be at the meet-and-greet at AuthorFest on Friday, June 17.

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‘Genre-crossing, boundary-bending’ ensemble plays in Tusten

ARROWSBURG, NY — The Counterclockwise Ensemble will perform its contemporary take on American chamber music at the Tusten Theatre, 210 Bridge St. on Saturday, June 11 at 8 p.m. Counterclockwise Ensemble is comprised of virtuoso musicians on violin, cello, string bass, acoustic guitar and percussion playing original pieces that are a unique blend of classical, world/ folk, Americana and rock music. Equally at home in a variety of genres, the group primarily plays the compositions of guitarist Rich Stein, sprinkling in pieces by Holst, Copland, Mozart and Brahms as well as traditional American tunes. The ensemble includes Stein, Andrew and Rebecca Perea (orchestral strings), Glen Saunders (double bass) and Jim Mansfield (percussion).

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“The Counterclockwise Ensemble is genre-crossing, boundary-bending modern music made fearlessly fun again. It sounds very difficult to play, but they do it in a way that is very easy to listen to. It’s ambitious, complex and pure music that sounds very much like a modern string quartet in a blender set to ‘jazzfusion’. Before too long, even the blender gets wobbly as they spiral (counterclockwise), boldly pulling classical, hard rock and Celtic music into the vortex,” said Walt Sargent, director of the Island Songwriter Showcase from Long Island. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. and showtime is 8 p.m.; a wine bar is available before the performance. Tickets cost $20 in advance, $25 at the door. Order tickets by calling 845/2527272 or visit delawarevalleyartsalliance. org/programs/tusten-theatre/.

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IN MY HUMBLE OPINION

By Jonathan Charles Fox

All work and no play…

ord on the street (and by “street” I mean Wikipedia) is that it makes Jack (and by “Jack” I mean me) a dull boy, but what does the old proverb really mean? The Internet source informs us: “It means that without time off from work, a person becomes both bored and boring.” Wait… what? First off, I’m hardly a boy, so there’s that. Secondly, how can one be simultaneously both bored and boring? And I’ve been called a lot of things, but dull is not one of them, nor is it a word often applied to life here in the Upper Delaware River region. Now that June is officially bustin’ out all over, I’ve been running around like a headless chicken with the Wonder Dog in tow, bumping into many of you as we careen through the Catskills, being anything but bored—and yes, I’m one of the lucky few for whom work and play blend nicely, becoming virtually indistinguishable at times. In fact, there are occasions when I find myself having so much fun that I have to be reminded that I’m actually working, and break out my notebook, lest I forget where I’ve been, much less where I’m going. Having heard that a number of artists had been playing with skeletal remains in order to create a new exhibit, I hightailed it over to the Laundry King (www. catskillartsociety.org) in Livingston Manor, NY to check out the newest installation, titled “Bare Bones.” It features the work of 10 artists, including that of co-curators Elizabeth Ennis and Naomi Teppich, both of whom were on hand at the opening reception. The exhibit, which remains on display through June, does in fact, interpret remains, literally and figuratively, and while I may have had some trepidation going in (I’m squeamish), all concerns were cast aside after entering the space. It was indeed once a Laundromat and now houses art, musical events, poetry readings and a veritable laundry list of events. “I think this space is fantastic!” Ennis enthused, while pointing out a triptych hanging on one of the walls. “Robyn Almquist made that,” she said, “Why don’t you ask her about it?” Getting a closer look, I was curious about the materials used in the three pieces, all of which looked like they belonged together. “Yes,” Almquist responded, when asked if the rumor was true. “I baked a chicken, ate it, and then made it into art; but I’m still wondering where the wishbone went!” On closer inspection, I saw that those words were also the title of her piece, which, like several others, had been created spe-

Vera Moret and Eric Nelson admired the magnificent World Peace Temple and surrounding grounds during the eighth annual Kadampa Fun Fair.

TRR photos by Jonathan Charles Fox

Lindsay Ring welcomed me and The Wonder Dog to the eighth annual Fun Fair held at the Kadampa World Peace Temple in Glen Spey, NY.

Stray Cat Gallery Director Liri Dona is encouraging artists to submit their work for consideration as the season unfolds in Bethel, NY.

cifically for this show, which (IMHO) is pretty cool. “Not dull at all,” I scribbled in my notebook, before bidding adieu and heading out the door. There was plenty of fun to go around the next day when Dharma and I pulled into the lot at the Kadampa Meditation Center’s World Peace Temple (www.kad ampanewyork.org) in Glen Spey, NY to peruse the booths and snap some photos of the eighth annual Fun Fair, held on the grounds of the center. Described online as “the perfect outing for the whole family,” the event offered opportunities to experience a guided meditation, tours of the Buddhist temple itself and a chance to browse the arts and crafts stalls, enjoy the entertainment—including magicians, clowns (I steered clear) and music—while

For this triptych, titled “Whatever happened to the Wishbone?” Robyn Almquist “baked a chicken, ate it, and made it into art” for the Bare Bones exhibit, now on display at the Laundry King in Livingston Manor, NY. sampling vegetarian cuisine. The day was the opposite of boring and we spent a few hours at the fair doing all of the above. Remembering that I was “working,” I snapped some photos and made some notes, but it was mostly for show, in case the boss was keeping an eye on me. The words “dull” and “boring” have never been applied to Bethel’s Stacy Cohen, and she is another who knows how to mix up words like “work” and “play,” so there was little doubt that the opening cocktail (I steered clear) reception at Cohen’s Stray Cat Gallery would be an opportunity to mingle with some artists I know (Paul Stark, E. Morisot, Ray Fiero) and some I had not met (Simon Berson) and new gallery director (www.straycat gallery.com) Liri Dona, who is hoping to

encourage “anyone who desires an opportunity to show their work to contact her and submit a proposal.” The reception also served as an open house for the new store next door: the Artisans Market, where proprietor Gabriella was mingling with locals, many of whom marveled at the wide array of goods from all over the globe. All told, more than 20 artists were represented at the Stray Cat’s opening party and to a fault, none were dull, or boring. “Are you here for work or play?” asked the wildly talented Fiero, while showing me one of his newest pieces. “I have no idea” I responded, “since it’s all the same to me.” To view more photos of the 8th annual Kadampa Fun Fair visit www.facebook. com/theriverreporter.com.

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WHERE AND WHEN Wed., Jun. 8 Free computer support @ WSPL in Narrowsburg

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

Opening program, Sunday, June 12, 2 PM at SC Museum, Hurleyville (434 8044) Light Refreshments â&#x20AC;˘ Free Admission â&#x20AC;˘ Donations Welcome Grant support for this program from â&#x20AC;&#x153;Arts for Sullivanâ&#x20AC;? administered by Delaware Valley Arts Alliance

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HAWLEY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; High school chorus in the high school auditorium, 7pm. 570/2264557.

Summer night owl paint party

Stolen Jars at Harmony Presents

Spring concert at Wallenpaupack

HAWLEY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Paint Party at Harmony Presents in the Silk Mill, 7pm. Learn how to paint a night owl. Basic lines will be pre-sketched onto canvas. All supplies are provided. No experience needed. BYOB. Cost: $31.50 advance, $35 general. 570/588-8077. NARROWSBURG â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County beginning farmer classes presents vegetable farm tour at Gorzynski Ornery Farm. John Gorzynski, local farmer, will offer a tour of his farming enterprise which consists of vegetables, fruit trees, high tunnels, and bees. Cost is $15 per person or $10 per enrollee. Register: 845/292-6180.

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HAWLEY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Stolen Jars at Harmony Presents at the Hawley Silk Mill, 8pm. Inspired by acts as diverse as Sufjan Stevens, Elvis Costello and Dirty Projectors, the music is a vibrant mixture of looping intricate guitar lines and floating melodies. Tickets: $19 advance, $22 general. 570/588-8077.

Sat., Jun. 11 â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Genealogy 101: Then and Nowâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;

EQUINUNK â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Carol Ann MacMaster will begin the Equinunk Historical Societyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s season of genealogical exploration with â&#x20AC;&#x153;Genealogy 101: Then and Now,â&#x20AC;? 1pm. 570/224-6722.

Trout Parade 2016

LIVINGSTON MANOR â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The 13th annual Livingston Manor Trout Parade on Main Street. From 11am-1pm live entertainment, food and fun. Concerts on the main stage at 12 noon. Parade starts at 1pm. Concerts on the stage at 2pm. After party from 4-10pm at Cabernet Frankâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in Parksville. The theme is pirates. www. troutparade.com.

Veteran beneďŹ t breakfast

WURTSBORO â&#x20AC;&#x201D; All-you-can-eat breakfast at American Legion Post 1266, 92 Pine St., 8-11am. Military-style breakfast chow line prepared and served by veterans including Gulf War veterans. All proceeds support programs for veterans throughout Sullivan County. $7 at the door. 845/888-4958.

Wurtsboro Art Alliance exhibit

WURTSBORO â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Wurtsboro Art Allianceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s gallery exhibit for June will feature art work based on the theme of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Living on the Earthâ&#x20AC;?. There will be an free opening reception with refreshments, 4-6pm. The exhibit will be displayed June 11-26, Saturdays and Sundays 12noon-4pm. waagallery.org.

Sun., Jun. 12 â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Picture Yourself(ie) in the 1930sâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;

Barryville Farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Market

Thurs., Jun. 9

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

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

Chicken expert at Catskill Exotic Bird Club

Chicken BBQ

20th annual Tractor Parade

MONTICELLO â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Craig Russell, president of the Society for the Preservation of Poultry Antiquities, returns to the Catskill Exotic Bird Club, 7:30pm. Probably the most knowledgeable poultry historian living today, Russell will give an entertaining presentation about rare and weird breeds of chickens. 845/794-7966.

Linda Zimmermann at library

PORT JERVIS â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Linda Zimmermann will present her new book, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mysterious Stone Sites in the Hudson Valley of New and northern New Jersey,â&#x20AC;? in the community room of the Port Jervis Free Library. Free, open to all. Copies of her book will be available for purchase for $15 each. Refreshments will be served. 845/856-7313 x 4.

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Spring dance performance

MONTICELLO â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Spring dance performance presented by Monticello High School Dance Department at the high schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s auditorium, 6:30pm. Free admission, donations appreciated. Class, student and guest choreography performed by all high school dance classes and Monticello Dance Company.

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

WURTSBORO â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Mamakating Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee invites town residents, landowners, business owners and other stakeholders to attend the public Visioning Workshop at Town Hall, 2948 Rte. 209, 7pm. All are welcome and encouraged to attend and contribute. Refreshments served. www. mamakating.org.

Port Jervis Free Library Operating Budget and Trustee Election

PORT JERVIS â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The annual vote for the Port Jervis Free Libraryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2016/2017 Operating Budget and Trustee Election held at the library, 138 Pike St. Polls open 12noon-8pm. 845/856-7313.

Summer night owl paint party

Fri., Jun. 10 Free computer support @ WSPL in JeďŹ&#x20AC;ersonville

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

NORTH BRANCH â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The North Branch Volunteer Fire Department is having its 13th annual chicken BBQ at the North Branch Firehouse, 3-6pm. Take-out only, $12. There will also be a 50/50.

Haley Reardon at Harmony Presents

HAWLEY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Haley Reardon at Harmony Presents at the Hawley Silk Mill, 8pm. Noted for her songwriting and engaging stage performance, Reardon has spent the past five years sharing the stage with acts like Tom Rush, Peter Yarrow, and opening for the likes of Lori McKenna, Mark Erelli and more. Tickets: $17 advance, $20 general. 570/588-8077.

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Harveyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;

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

Nature Fest at Lacawac

LAKE ARIEL â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Nature Fest at Lacawac Sanctuary and Biological Field Station, 10am-3pm. Nature Fest is a full day celebration of natureâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s treasures in Wayne County, which includes hikes, presentations and hands-on activities for all ages. Admission: $10 per car. 570/689-9494.

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

ROCK HILL â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Rock Hill Farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Market, sponsored by the Rock Hill Business and Community Association, is held every Saturday from 10amâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;1pm until September 24th located at 223 Rock Hill Dr. Live music, events and educational activities.

Spring dance performance

MONTICELLO â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Spring dance performance presented by Monticello High School Dance Department at the high schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s auditorium, 1:30pm. Free admission, donations appreciated. Class, student and guest choreography performed by all high school dance classes and Monticello Dance Company.

Tricky tray

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

CALLICOON â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Main Street in Callicoon will be closed at 11:30am. Parade starts at 12noon. Chicken BBQ and roast pork at the Delaware Youth Center will be provided by Kristal Bowl, $12 per dinner, per sale tickets available at the Kristal Bowl. Tug of war benefit tournament starting at 3pm.

American Legion breakfast

LOOKOUT â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Pancake breakfast at Teeple Stevenson Young American Legion Post 765, 7:30-11:30am. Second Sunday of every month from now to October. Serving pancakes, blueberry pancakes, french toast, eggs, sausage, pastries, coffee, tea and orange juice.

Blues, Brews & BBQ

HAWLEY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Blues, Brews & BBQ series at Glassâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;wine. bar. kitchen. at Ledges Hotel. Rotating line-up of live blues music with a BBQ-style outdoor dining event with samples of local craft brews from a featured local brewery. Cost $32.50. Reservations are recommended. 570/226-1337.

Early Sullivan County

HURLEYVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Sullivan County Historical Society presents its new exhibit â&#x20AC;&#x153;Early Sullivan County,â&#x20AC;? opening reception at the Sullivan County Museum, 265 Main St., 2pm. John Conway, Sullivan County Historian, will speak about that era. A musical presentation by Dirty Stay Out Skifflers will follow. Free, donations welcome. 845/434-8044.

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

Natural History Walk

WURTSBORO â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 2-3 miles on level terrain with Basha Kill wetland naturalist Dr. Marty Borko, 8am. Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nesting, growing, maturing? Binoculars, insect repellent, sturdy shoes. Meet at Haven Rd., off Rt. 209 south of Wurtsboro. Parking area on dirt road off western end of Haven Rd. Sponsor: Basha Kill Area Association. thebashakill.org.

Sullivan County Community Chorus spring concert

WOODBOURNE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Sullivan County Community Chorus 39th annual Spring Concert at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 6317 Rte. 42, 3pm. The theme is â&#x20AC;&#x153;A Choral Fanfare! A trib-

ute to Lucille Horton.â&#x20AC;? Works by Mozart, George Gershwin, John Rutter, Randol Bass and others. Cost: $15 adults, $12 seniors and suggested donation $10 students. 845/439-4458.

Mon., Jun. 13 Free computer support @ WSPL in Callicoon

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

Wed., Jun. 15 Free computer support @ WSPL in Narrowsburg

Growing Older Together meeting

HONESDALE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Growing Older Together (GOT) meeting at the Wayne County Area Agency on Aging, 323 10th St., 3pm. Presentation by Lisa Orlandini, community relations specialist with the Visiting Nurse Association Hospice & Home Health of Lackawanna County. 570/352-6792.

Long Term Care Council meeting

MONTICELLO â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Meeting of Long Term Care Council in the Legislative Committee Room at the Government Center, 3-4:30pm. 845/807-0257.

Thurs., Jun. 16 Blood drive

PORT JERVIS â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Port Jervis Free Library in partnership with the New York Blood Center will host a blood drive in the libraryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s community room, 1-7pm. Walkin donors are welcome. 845/856-7313.

Middle-stage Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s music social

MONTICELLO â&#x20AC;&#x201D; An opportunity for people with middle-stage Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s disease or other forms of dementia to get out, socialize and enjoy interactive musical fun with Certified Music Therapist Melinda Burgard. Held third Thursday of every month. Music social is free, but preregistration is required. Call 800-2723900 with questions or to RSVP.

Third Thursday Evening Mixer

ROCK HILL â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Sullivan County Chamber of Commerce holds its Third Thursday Evening Mixer at Bernieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Holiday Restaurant, 277 Rock Hill Dr., 5:30pm7:00pm. Sponsor: Easter Seals NY/Project Excel. Free for Chamber members, $10 for non-members. Call 845/7914200 or email office@catskills.com.

Fri., Jun. 17 AuthorFest 2016

HAWLEY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Third annual celebration of published regional authors, expanded to include dinner at Settlers Inn Friday, June 17. Keynote speaker Suzanne Fisher Staples. $50 per person. Saturday, June 18 all-day free event at Hawley Silk Mill. Morning workshops 9:30-11:45 for authors and aspiring authors, afternoon meet-and-greet with authors 12-3pm.

Comedy Night at Harmony Presents

HAWLEY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Comedy Night at Harmony Presents in the Silk Mill, 8pm. Headliner Joe Larson is a New York City-based comedian and father of two. Greg Cartin is a New York City-based stand-up comedian and improviser who spent over 10 years of his professional career in retail banking. Tickets: $15 advance, $18 general. 570/588-8077.

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WHERE AND WHEN Continued from page 21 Free computer support @ WSPL in Jeﬀersonville

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

‘Harvey’

SOUTH FALLSBURG — “Harvey” at the Rivoli Theatre, 8pm; Sundays at 2pm. Elwood P. Dowd has an imaginary friend that only he can see…or can others also see him? Presented by the Sullivan County Dramatic Workshop. Buy tickets at scdw.net. 845/436-5336.

Native American music and dance

HANCOCK — Hancock welcomes award-winning Native American flute player Nino Reyos and dance troupe TwoShields for a performance at the Hancock Town Square, 7:30pm. This production is part of the 2016 Gateway Cultural Arts “Summer Nights Live on The Square” performance series. Bring a chair or blanket. Free. 607/637-2870.

that only he can see…or can others also see him? Presented by the Sullivan County Dramatic Workshop. Buy tickets at scdw.net. 845/436-5336.

International Days: Turkey

JEFFERSONVILLE — The Jeffersonville JEMS will host International Days with a focus on the country of Turkey. Belly dancing workshop with Layla Isis at 3:30pm in the Jeffersonville Firehouse, performance by Turkish musician Scott Wilson at 5:30pm on the Main Events Stage. Cost: workshop $15, performance $10, or both $20. 845/482-3592.

Moonlight Paddle

WURTSBORO — Take your canoe or kayak out with naturalists Scott Graber & Mike Medley, 8:30pm. Experience the Basha Kill by moonlight. Bring your own vessel and binoculars. Limited size expedition; early registration suggested. Meet at boat launch across from Bashakill Vineyards at 1131 South Rd. Sponsor: Basha Kill Area Association. thebasha.org.

Pop up stilt show

Sat., Jun. 18

ELDRED — NACL Theatre presents The Carpetbag Brigade, an international stilt theatre company in a special pop up stilt show at The Corner, 4pm. Inspired by the challenge of climate change, and speaking in transformational metaphors using the craft of acrobatic stilt walking. Admission by donation. 845/557-0694.

Art & History in the Park

Rock Hill Farmers’ Market

PORT JERVIS — Port Jervis Tourism and Port Jervis Council for the Arts and Minisink Valley Historical Society host “Art & History in the Park” at Orange Square Veterans Park on Pike and Sussex Streets, 10am-5pm. Art and history exhibits with local artists. 845/856-6741.

AuthorFest 2016

HAWLEY — Third annual celebration of regional published authors, all-day free event at Hawley Silk Mill. Morning workshops 9:30-11:45 for authors and aspiring authors, afternoon meet-and-greet with authors 12-3pm.

Baby shower for Care Net of Scranton

BEACH LAKE — Learn about Care Net’s pregnancy support ministry at Beach Lake United Methodist Church, 7 Milanville Rd. Bring diapers (all sizes except 2) or a new unwrapped item from their wish list (see www.beachlakeumc.com for a complete list), or a monetary donation. 570/729-7011.

Barryville Farmers’ Market

BARRYVILLE — Barryville Farmers’ Market at 3385 Rte. 97 (behind the River Market),10am-1pm, rain or shine.

Book sale

EQUINUNK — Book sale at The Manchester Community Library, 3879 Hancock Hwy., 9am-12noon. Hardcovers are 2 for $1, soft covers 5 for $1. Thousands of books available. 570/224-8500.

Community shred day

NARROWSBURG — Community shred day at Town of Tusten Town Hall, 9:30am-12:30pm. Acceptable items: paper, file folders, plastic ID cards, credit cards, old checkbooks, carbon paper, CDs, DVDs, computer disks and prescription bottles. Sponsored by Catskill Hudson Bank.

Driver safety program

SOUTH FALLSBURG — AARP Driver Safety Program at the South Fallsburg Senior Center, 9am-4pm. Arrive at 8:45am, no walk-ins. The fee is $20 for AARP members and $25 for non-members. To register call Sonny Smith at 845/434-8922 (leave message).

Flamenco Trio and dancer

MILFORD — The Juanito Pascual New Flamenco Trio and singer-dancer Barbara Martinez will perform “Flamenco: Old and New” at the Milford Theatre, 7:30pm. Blend elements of jazz, world music and rock. Tickets: $15 advance, $20 at the door, children under 15 free. www.kindredspiritsarts.org/#content, or 570/296-4777.

‘Harvey’

SOUTH FALLSBURG — “Harvey” at the Rivoli Theatre, 8pm; Sundays at 2pm. Elwood P. Dowd has an imaginary friend

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ROCK HILL — The Rock Hill Farmers’ Market, sponsored by the Rock Hill Business and Community Association, is held every Saturday from 10am–1pm until September 24th located at 223 Rock Hill Dr. Live music, events and educational activities.

Singer/Songwriter Tom Pacheco performs beneﬁt concert

NARROWSBURG — The Friends of Maris Hearn present Tom Pacheco at the Tusten Theatre. Doors open at 7pm, show starts at 7:30. Special guest Angelbeth will open the show. The concert is a benefit for WJFF Radio and The Delaware Valley Arts Alliance. $15 admission. Check out his website at tompacheco.com.

The Rooks at Harmony Presents

HAWLEY — The Rooks at Harmony Presents in the Silk Mill, 8pm. A transplant from the Wesleyan University music scene, The Rooks spent the last four years making noise across New York City and the greater Northeast. Tickets: $19 advance, $22 general. 570/588-8077.

The Truth about White-tail Deer at Lacawac

LAKE ARIEL — Living with White-tail Deer: The truth about Lyme disease at Lacawac Sanctuary, 9am-3pm. Outdoor writer and environmental consultant, Ron Tussel, will answer your questions about deer biology, management strategies and chronic wasting disease. Lunch is provided. Cost: $15 general admission, $10 members. 570/689-9494.

SAVE THE DATES: Pancake breakfast

LOOKOUT — Pancake breakfast at Pine Mill Community Hall, 919 Pine Mill Rd., 7:30-11:30am. Serving plain or blueberry pancakes, cheese omelets, home fries and sausage. Cost: $8 adults, half price 4-9 years, free under 4. 570/224-8500.

Summer Nature Walk

BETHEL — Join the Delaware Highlands Conservancy for a free guided Nature Walk on the woodland trail at their office in Bethel, NY from 1pm-3pm. Advance registration is not required; meet at the office to join the group. Kids must remain accompanied by an adult. Visit www.DelawareHighlands.org or call 845/583-1010.

Mon., Jun. 20 Free computer support @ WSPL in Callicoon

CALLICOON — Free computer support every Monday at the Delaware Free Branch of the Western Sullivan Public Library, 1-5pm. Have questions about a new device? Or an app that isn’t working like you thought? Need help with a new computer or operating system? Get answers to these questions and more.

Unearth Your Inner Artist for Children (ages 5-8)

LAKE ARIEL — Lacawac Sanctuary, 9am-3pm. Children learn the basics of drawing with graphite and colored pencils in a fun and stress-free environment. We’ll go on a sketching scavenger hunt while learning about different types of trees and plants. Registration is limited. Cost: $25. Member: $20.

Tue., Jun. 21 Free DIY solar workshop

HONESDALE — SEEDS (Sustainable Energy Education & Development Support) Do-it-Yourself Two-Night Solar Workshop at the Wayne Conservation District in the Park Street Complex, 648 Park St., 7-9pm. Free. Registration required. Email registration@seedsgroup. net or 570/245–1256.

Unearth Your Inner Artist for Children (ages 9-12)

Wed., Jun. 22 Free computer support @ WSPL in Narrowsburg

Sun., Jun. 19

NARROWSBURG — Free computer support every Wednesday at the Tusten-Cochecton Branch of the Western Sullivan Public Library, 4-8pm. Have questions about a new device? Or an app that isn’t working like you thought? Need help with a new computer or operating system? Get answers to these questions and more.

Blues, Brews & BBQ

Free DIY solar workshop

HAWLEY — The Blues, Brews & BBQ series at Glass—wine. bar. kitchen. at Ledges Hotel. Rotating line-up of live blues music with a BBQ-style outdoor dining event with samples of local craft brews from a featured local brewery. Cost $32.50. Reservations are recommended. 570/226-1337.

‘Harvey’

SOUTH FALLSBURG — “Harvey” at the Rivoli Theatre, 2pm. Elwood P. Dowd has an imaginary friend that only he can see…or can others also see him? Presented by the Sullivan County Dramatic Workshop. Buy tickets at scdw.net. 845/436-5336.

Kauneonga Block Party

KAUNEONGA LAKE — Kauneonga Block Party at Route 55 & Horseshoe Lake Road, 12noon-7pm. Kauneonga Lake businesses are hosting a 1960s themed block party to bring together Bethel businesses and artists from Sullivan County. Live music, kids’ zones, artists and craft vendors, food tastings and a boat regatta.

Fri., Jun. 24 Free computer support @ WSPL in Jeﬀersonville

Roast pork dinner

WURTSBORO — Roast pork dinner at American Legion Post 1266, 92 Pine St., 4:30pm. By reservation only. 845/888-4958.

Rummage sale

DAMASCUS — Annual rummage sale at the Damascus Manor United Methodist Church, Route 371, 9am-2pm each day. Sponsored by United Methodist Women. Lunch available. 570/224-4217.

Sat., Jun. 25 Barryville Farmers’ Market

BARRYVILLE — Barryville Farmers’ Market at 3385 Rte. 97 (behind the River Market),10am-1pm, rain or shine.

CAS opening reception

LIVINGSTON MANOR — The Catskill Art Society presents “With Amazing Scenes Like These,” an exhibition featuring artwork by Tara Kopp, and “Limited Landscapes,” an exhibition featuring artwork by Jenna Lucente at the CAS Arts Center, 48 Main St. Artist talk 3pm, followed by reception 4-6pm. On display through July 24. 845/436-4227.

Exhibit opening: ‘Brides in Art’

ELDRED — The Barryville Area Arts Association, the Forestburgh Playhouse and several local artists present “Brides in Art” at the Highland Senior Center, 3–5pm. Community art project where attendees are invited to paint a portion of a large canvas, which will be donated to the senior center.

Lacawac’s Amazing GeoRace

LAKE ARIEL — Lacawac Sanctuary, 9am-11am. Lacawac’s Amazing GeoR ace takes geocachers on an adventure solving puzzles, finding containers and earning points while discovering natural and historic features on the sanctuary’s property. Register your team before race day and earn 1 bonus point. Tickets at lacawacgeocrace2016.bpt.me. Cost: $40 for a team of 4-6.

Magical History Tour

LIBERTY — The Magical History Tour led by Sullivan County Historian John Conway and Liberty/NYC architect Robert Dadras. Tours leave from and return to the Liberty Museum & Arts Center at two times: 8:30am and 1:30pm. Cost: $45, includes lunch reception and museum admissions. 845/557-0851.

Pike County Public Library book sale

MILFORD — The Pike County Public Library will host the annual Lawn and Book Sale at the Milford location, 119 E. Harford St. 10am-3pm. The book sale will also continue on Sunday, June 26 from 12pm-4pm. www.PCPL.org.

Pistol Permit Pre-Licensing Course

KAUNEONGA LAKE — The Adult and Continuing Education Program at Sullivan BOCES is offering a 4-hour Pistol Permit Pre-Licensing Course at the Kauneonga Lake Fire Hall, 9:30am1:30pm. The cost is $80. 845/295-4915.

Rock Hill Farmers’ Market

Rummage sale

DAMASCUS — Annual rummage sale at the Damascus Manor United Methodist Church, Route 371, 9am-2pm each day. Sponsored by United Methodist Women. Lunch available. 570/224-4217.

Tricky tray

Saturday, June 18

Roots & Rhythm

ONESDALE, PA — The Roots & Rhythm music festival takes place all over town. Main Stage acts in Central Park will include Amy Helm, Sarah Borges, Tall Pines and 2/3 Goats. Downtown bands, which play at venues all down Main Street starting at 10:30 a.m., include Dishonest Fiddlers, What’s His Face, The Rare Form, Teddy Young and the Aces and Mountain Wave. There will be craft and food vendors in Central Park.

Friday, June 24-Sunday, June 26

Milford Music Festival

ilford, PA — The Milford Music Festival is a three-day borough-wide celebration that takes place at locations including The Grotto, the Milford Theater, Laurel Villa, Pike Historiacal Society, Hotel Fauchere and many, many more. The schedule is still being updated; visit www.milfordmusicfest.org/2016-music-fest-schedule.html.

Conservation Leadership Academy

LAKE ARIEL — Students (ages 13-16) will be immersed in a week-long resident camp at Lacawac Sanctuary and Field Station. Campers will experience science alongside local environmental professionals and resident university researchers. Full details at lacawacoutreach.org. Camp is $200; scholarships available for Wayne County students.

Fire department breakfast

HAWLEY — Central Vol. Fire Department’s Sunday breakfast, 8-11am. Adults $7, children 8 and under $3.50.

Wellness in Nature

LAKE ARIEL — Lacawac Sanctuary, 9am-6pm. Take time to reconnect with nature and your natural self during a practical workshop on the science of self-healing. Yoga, meditation, edible plants and medicinal herbs are at the foundation of reestablishing your bond with the earth. Registration is limited. RSVP by Wednesday, June 22. Cost: $30. Members: $25.

Mon., Jun. 27 Free computer support @ WSPL in Callicoon

PARKSVILLE — Tricky tray at Parksville United Methodist Church 12 Short Ave., event begins 4:30pm, calling begins at 6pm. Refreshments will be provided.

Wed., Jun. 29

Sun., Jun. 26

NARROWSBURG — Free Computer Support every Wednesday at the Tusten-Cochecton Branch of the Western Sullivan Public Library, 4-8pm. Have questions about a new device? Or an app that isn’t working like you thought? Need help with a new computer or operating system? Get answers to these questions and more.

Blues, Brews & BBQ

Free computer support @ WSPL in Narrowsburg

Fri., Jul. 1 Free computer support @ WSPL in Jeﬀersonville

Sat., Jul. 2 Barryville Farmers’ Market

BARRYVILLE — Barryville Farmers’ Market at 3385 Rte. 97 (behind the River Market), 10am-1pm, rain or shine.

Gyps-in Time for a Picnic

LAKE ARIEL — Lacawac Sanctuary, 10am-12noon. Discover the facts about gypsy moths from a DCNR service forester. We’ll take a short walk to look for signs of gypsy moths and make a burlap tree trap for participants to take home. Registration is limited. RSVP Friday, July 1. Cost: $5. Members: Free. 570/6899494.

Rock Hill Farmers’ Market

ROCK HILL — Rock Hill Farmers’ Market, sponsored by the Rock Hill Business and Community Association, held every Saturday from 10am–1pm until September 24th located at 223 Rock Hill Dr. Live music, events and educational activities.

Sun., Jul. 3 Blues, Brews & BBQ

Mon., Jul. 4 Free computer support @ WSPL in Callicoon

CALLICOON — Free computer support every Monday, Delaware Free Branch/ Western Sullivan Public Library, 1-5pm. Get answers to your computer and digital device questions and more.

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BARRYVILLE EXTERMINATING SERVICE

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Contractor

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NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT: SULLIVAN COUNTY U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDERS OF THE ADJUSTABLE RATE MORTGAGE TRUST 2007-1, ADJUSTABLE RATE MORTGAGE-BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-1; Plaintiff(s) vs. WILLIAM MCCREARY; et al; Defendant(s) Attorney (s) for Plaintiff (s): ROSICKI, ROSICKI & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 2 Summit Court, Suite 301, Fishkill, New York, 12524, 845.897.1600 Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale granted herein on or about November 18, 2014, I will sell at Public Auction to the highest bidder at Lobby of Sullivan County Courthouse. On June 17, 2016 at 9:30 am. Premises known as 1486 Cold Spring Road, Forestburgh, NY 12777 Section: 8 Block: 1 Lot: 1.5 ALL that certain plot, piece or parcel of land situate lying and being in the Town of Forestburgh, County of Sullivan, State of New York shown and designated as Lot No. 3 on certain map entitled, Final Map of Autumn Winds Subdivision prepared for William J. Rieber, Sr., at al, Town of Forestburgh, Sullivan County, New York”, which map was approved by the Planning Board of the Town of Forestburgh on September 23, 1986 and filed in the Sullivan County Clerk`s Office of October 20, 1986, as Map No. 4-191, said premises being sold and conveyed subject to the restrictions and limitations on the aforesaid filed map and to highway dedications of record. As more particularly described in the judgment of foreclosure and sale. Sold subject to all of the terms and conditions contained in said judgment and terms of sale. Approximate amount of judgment $355,408.66 plus interest and costs. INDEX NO. 741-09 Scott A. Russell, Esq., REFEREE Notice of Formation of a Limited Liability Company The name of the limited liability company is: ON-CALL CARETAKING & CONSTRUCTION, LLC Articles of Organization were filed with the New York Secretary of State’s office on :4/26/2016 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 : P.O Box 28 Kenoza Lake, N.Y 12750 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING A public hearing will be held on Tuesday, June 14, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. at the Tusten Town Hall, 210 Bridge St. Narrowsburg, NY for the purpose of accepting public comment on amending Section 11.6.1 and removing Section 11.6.2 (A)(B)(C) from the Tusten Zoning Law Dated June 2, 2016 By Order of the Town Board Nicole Peters Tusten Town Clerk 357 HAMILTON AVENUE EQUITIES LLC. Art. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 05/20/16. Office: Sullivan County. SSNY

Legal Notice designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, 51 Redwood Lane, Swan Lake, NY 12783. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 82 North St. LLC Arts of Org filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 3/7/16. Office in Sullivan Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served & shall mail process to 82 North St, Bloomingburg, NY 12721. Purpose: General. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING A public hearing will be held on Tuesday, June 14, 2016 at 6:05 p.m. at the Tusten Town Hall, 210 Bridge St. Narrowsburg, NY for the purpose of accepting public comment on Proposed Local Law #01-2016 to regulate campgrounds and campsites, as well as, the use and storage of recreational vehicles within the Town of Tusten Dated June 2, 2016 By Order of the Town Board Nicole Peters Tusten Town Clerk 4201 Ft Hamilton LLC Arts of Org filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 2/12/16. Office in Sullivan Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served & shall mail process to 72 Middleton St, Brooklyn, NY 11206. Purpose: General. NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Name: White Glen LLC Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State on April 28, 2016 Office Location: Sullivan County Secretary of State of the State of New York is designated as an agent of the LLC upon who process against it may be served. The post office address to which the Secretary of State shall mail process is: 317 Quincy Street, Apt.#1, Brooklyn, NY 11216 Purpose: any lawful purpose. OPA Health Consulting LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 5/27/16. Office location: Sullivan. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC, 189 S. Woods Dr., Unit E10, Monticello, NY 12701. General purpose. The Annual Meeting of the Montoza Cemetery Plot Owners will be held on Wednesday June 22 2016 at 11 a.m. at the Highland Town Hall in Eldred, NY 12732. All interested plot owners are requested to attend. Notice of Formation of Summer Dayes LLC. Arts of Org. filed with New York Secy of State (SSNY) on 5/10/16. Office location: Sullivan County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 1474 E 17th St, Brooklyn, NY 11230. Purpose: any lawful activity. The name of the LLC is: craftSoft Consulting, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) office on: February 22, 2016. The County in which the Office is to be located: Sullivan. United States Corporation Agents, Inc. is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The address to which the SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC is: C/O United States Corporation Agents, Inc. 7014 13th Ave Suite 202 Brooklyn, NY 11228. Purpose: any lawful activity.

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RICHARDSON DEVELOPMENT LLC Art. Of Org. Filed Sec. of State of NY 5/10/2016. Off. Loc.: Sullivan Co. SSNY designated as agent upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY to mail copy of process to The LLC, PO Box 1000, Woodbury, NY 11797. Purpose: Any lawful act or activity. NOTICE OF FORMATION of limited liability company (LLC). Name: WH VENTURES LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 5/10/2016. Office location: Sullivan County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to: THE LLC 3611 14TH AVENUE, SUITE 603, BROOKLYN, NY 11218. Purpose: any lawful purpose Notice of Formation of a Limited Liability Company The name of the limited liability company is: UPSTATE LOCATIONS, LLC Articles of Organization were filed with the New York Secretary of Stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office on : 1/28/16 The County in which the Office is to be located: SULLIVAN COUNTY. The New York Secretary of State is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The address to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC is : 39 DEEP HOLLOW HILL ROAD NARROWSBURG NY 12764

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Endeavor Equities USA LLC Arts of Org filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 5/10/16. Office in Sullivan Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served & shall mail process to 11 Flower St, South Fallsburg, NY 12779. Purpose: General. Endeavor Equities Mgt LLC Arts of Org filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 5/11/16. Office in Sullivan Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served & shall mail process to 11 Flower St, South Fallsburg, NY 12779. Purpose: General. NOTICE OF FORMATION of limited liability company (LLC). Name: RS HEIGHTS LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 5/16/2016. Office location: Sullivan County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to: THE LLC 3611 14TH AVENUE, SUITE 603, BROOKLYN, NY 11218. Purpose: any lawful purpose. Bloomingburg LY LLC Arts of Org filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 2/29/16. Office in Sullivan Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served & shall mail process to Po Box 646, Bloomingburg, NY 12721. Purpose: General.

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LEGAL NOTICE COUNTY OF SULLIVAN Sealed bids for the following will be received by the Director of the Department of Purchasing and Central Services at the Sullivan County Government Center, 100 North Street, Monticello, New York 12701, (845) 807-0515, until 1:00 P.M. on Friday, June 24, 2016 at which time the bids will be publicly opened and read. Oil and Lubricants for Sullivan County Department of Public Works (B-16-33) Eggs & Cheese (B-16-34) Bid Forms, including specifications, may be obtained from the Director at the above address, and all bids are subject to

Legal Notice the terms and conditions therein set forth. Dated: June 10, 2016 NOTICE COUNTY OF SULLIVAN Proposals for the following will be received by the Director of the Department of Purchasing and Central Services at the Sullivan County Government Center, 100 North Street, Monticello, New York 12701, (845) 807-0515, until 1:00 P.M. on Friday, June 24, 2016: Website Design and Maintenance for Sullivan County Rural Health Network (R-16-15) Specifications may be obtained from the Director at the above address. Dated: June 10, 2016

Delaware River Solar Real Estate, LLC Arts of Org. filed SSNY 5/18/16. Office: Sullivan Co. SSNY design agent of LLC upon whom process may be served & mail to PO Box 390 Callicoon, NY 12723 General Purpose Tigerfish Real Estate, LLC Arts of Org. filed SSNY 5/20/16. Office: Sullivan Co. SSNY design agent of LLC upon whom process may be served & mail to PO Box 390 Callicoon NY 12723 General Purpose

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THE INCOMPLEAT ANGLER

By ANDY BOYAR

What lure for bass?

ustin is a fine young fellow, soon to graduate from high school and thoughtful enough to visit his grandparents upon the event of “Pop-Pop’s” 95th birthday. The momentous occasion somehow left Justin with just enough time to wet a line on Highland Lake. He caught a good pickerel and wondered if it was a record, as it was the largest pickerel he ever saw. Big pickerel come in three sizes: “That’s a fine fish!” “That’s a monster!” and “Yikes!!” Justin’s fish was not quite a “Yikes!!” but it was fine fish. I asked him what he caught it on, and he showed me a chewed-up black jig. That jig is now his favorite lure. Bass season is just around the corner. The season opens June 18, and bass fishers are readying their gear, crafts and especially tackle boxes. Bass tackle boxes are unique in all of $75 per golfer outdoor sports. There are small tackle boxes designed to hold every lure you 8 am Breakfast will ever need. In the small box, front and center, will be the angler’s favorite 9 am Tee Time lure (the one used to catch the largest career fish). This lure is so precious Captain & Crew Format that there are six editions of it. Then there are other copies of the same lure Lunch in all the six sizes manufactured and in all six color combinations. Great Prizes Already we need a bigger tackle box, as you now have over 200 lures, exactly like your favorite. Do the math: 6x6x6= a bigger tackle box. Of course, it doesn’t stop here. There are literally thousands of bass lures. All of them have caught bass. Certainly you don’t want to be on the lake without “THE” lure working best that particular day. So tackle boxes have grown exponentially, and many now resemble Victorian trunks the whole family might have packed up to move to the Catskills. Even so, you may need two or more of these beasts to stow all the gear necessary for a morning of bass fishing. And

now we need a bigger boat just for the tackle boxes. But that’s another story. For bass, I fly-rod with a plain red and white popper. I have more than a dozen copies of this popper all the same size. This doesn’t mean that I too don’t have a small warehouse of bass lures. For pickerel, what beats a red and white “Daredevil”? The answer is, of course, a red and white Daredevil with a short, light, wire leader. But then again, there is the ever productive Rapala. That too comes in many sizes, colors and configurations. (Sometimes you want a jointed version in a size 9—no, make it size 11.) Here we go with the need for a bigger tackle box again. Let’s face it, the way to catch a fine fish is to get your line wet. So I tip my cap to Justin for taking the initiative to get on the water. All the lures in the world will not catch a single fish if they are stored in a closet or otherwise collecting dust. Top lures for bass include plastic worms, spinner baits, swimming baits and buzzbaits, jigs, crankbaits and poppers. Which type you will choose may depend on your observations or stored knowledge. Factors to consider are the weather, water temperature, water depth and clarity. What is the vegetation like? Must you go weedless? What forage fish are evident? Also factor in structure, drop-offs and edges. The same “secret spots” produce year after year. So what lure to use on opening day? You can simply go back to your own personal favorite, the one you use every single time you want to catch a really great fish. Or try a Jitterbug; it has been catching bass since 1938 when it was first introduced. Justin doesn’t worry now about losing his personal favorite black jig. He has a halfdozen of them. Catch a “hog,” and tight lines to all.

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SOUNDINGS: taking the pulse of the Upper Delaware Watershed High gage mark, feet 6/1 6/2 6/3 6/4 6/5 6/6 6/7

3.35 3.39 3.39 3.41 3.52 4.33 3.86

High water temperature °F 6/1 6/2 6/3 6/4 6/5 6/6 6/7

78.80 78.26 71.60 75.02 69.44 69.98 71.78

Actual and avg. precipitation NYC watershed

Reservoir levels June 7, 2016 Cannonsville: 96.2% Pepacton: 98.3% Neversink: 97.8% Total: 97.5% Normal Total: 97.5% Total in 2015: 96.1%

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River ramble

RIVER TALK

By Scott Rando

istory has shown that rivers, in general, have been used as meeting places and places to settle. Even in pre-European settlement times, Indian tribes used rivers for both living areas and a food source. Locally, Lenape artifacts recovered near the Delaware River have shown that net fishing was greatly utilized and fresh water mussels were a major food source. Sometimes while walking near the river, a flint arrowhead could be found by a woodchuck burrow in the mound of excavated dirt. Today, we have towns and villages along our river where people call home. We have a railroad and a Scenic Byway that run alongside the river, and just as people took trains from New York City during the 1800s to enjoy the river, people come by car to do the same today. This time of year is always a great time to take advantage of what the river has to offer. Fishing opportunities abound, and the river conditions look good at the moment. Rafting and canoeing this time of year offer a wealth of wildlife viewing. An abundance of birds can be seen and heard as they go through the spring breeding season, and eagles can be spotted along the river as they hunt for fish for the growing young eagles in nests up and down the river. For folks who don’t want to paddle the river, there are plenty of accessible points along the water for nature viewing or other attractions. New York State Route 97, also known as the Upper Delaware Scenic Byway, runs along the river from Port Jervis to Hancock, NY. There are several hiking trails along the Delaware River as well. For more information as well as conditions, view the National Park Service Upper Delaware site at https://www.nps.gov/upde.

This is an overhead view of some of the meandering American shad that are in the river now. Shad season is winding down; they have finished spawning. These, and the other shad, will soon die. In the fall, the young shad that hatched this year will migrate down river to the sea.

This colorful indigo bunting was perched on a tree just off New York State Route 97. Because of the diverse habitats of the river valley, there is a wide variety of birds to be found.

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After the re-introduction of the bald eagle in this area starting in the 1970s, eagles have found the Upper Delaware to be very favorable habitat. There are now over 20 breeding pairs along the river.

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