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Cochecton playgrounds go smokeless

By LINDA DROLLINGER

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AKE HUNTINGTON, NY — The Cochecton Town Board unanimously passed a resolution at its June 8 meeting creating tobacco-free zones in the playground areas of Town of Cochecton ball fields and parks. Effective immediately, smoking is prohibited in the playground areas of Heinle’s Field in Cochecton Center, the Cochecton Men’s Club Field in Cochecton and Solly Katzoff Memorial Park in Lake Huntington.

More information about each of these community recreation areas can be found at www.townofcochectonny.org/commu nity/communityspaces. “No Smoking” signs will soon be posted at each of the three indicated recreation areas.

The resolution has a two-fold purpose: it seeks to protect children at play and the adults with them from harmful primary and secondhand smoke, and it promotes a model of non-smoking behavior. Sample text for the resolution was obtained from Tobacco Free Action Coalition (TFAC) of Ulster County. Said supervisor Gary Maas, “A TFAC representative from Kingston called me out of the blue and urged the board to take this positive action for the youth of our community. I’m glad we did. We expect it to play a small but important part in improving longterm overall health of town and county residents.”

The board moved on to other business, but stayed with a healthy lifestyle theme.

During public comment, resident Jerry Yavarkovsky told the board that the Grover M. Hermann Hospital Auxiliary is looking for a site to host its yoga and tai chi classes for seniors and asked if the

community room of the new town hall could be used for that purpose. To which Maas replied with a question, “Is this a for-profit venture?”

Former councilman Larry Richardson weighed in, reminding the board that it had previously decided, as a matter of policy, to restrict use of the community room to not-for-profit activities. Yavarkovsy said that the instructor would be paid by the Grover M. Hermann Hospital Auxiliary, a not-for-profit organization, with money collected from those enrolled in the class. There would be no cost to the town.

Councilman Paul Salzberg, MD, endorsed use of the room as a senior exercise facility, noting that there are few such venues in this part of the county.

Town attorney Karen Mannino urged that the board to examine its town hall liability insurance policy, to see if this type of activity is currently covered. She said that if it is not and the board elects to go forward with the classes, additional coverage would be required. Another spectator asked if the hospital auxiliary, sponsor of the classes, could be required to provide the requisite liability coverage.

The request was tabled, pending research of the liability issue.

Mathematician and chair of Keep Cochecton Clean, Yavarkovsky developed a mathematical prescription for countering the recent increase in litter: he proposes that residents pledge to pick up just five pieces of litter daily. “If 100 people take the pledge, that would be 500 pieces per day, 3,500 pieces per week and 35,000 pieces over a 10-week period. By the end

TRR photo by Amanda Reed

Mysteryland lands in Bethel Woods again

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ETHEL, NY — Mysteryland music festival once again played out on the bucolic lawns of Bethel Woods, but this year, outside world events intruded into the festivities. A fan held up a sign honoring the victims of the massacre at the Pulse Club in Orlando, FL in the early

hours of June 12. The Toronto-based electronic hip-hop band Keys N Krates also dedicated the final song of their set to the Orlando victims.

For more on Mysteryland, turn to Jonathan Fox’s column on page 21.

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Honoring a lifesaver

By DAVID HULSE

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LEN SPEY, NY — Lumberland Highway Superintendent Donald “Bosco” Hunt was the subject of a June 8 town board proclamation of recognition last week, and it had nothing to do with the roads.

One month earlier, on May 8, Hunt saved two boaters from injury or death after their canoe capsized on the Delaware below Cedar Rapids, near Barryville.

Hunt, accompanied by his wife Cheryl Hunt, was driving home that Sunday on Route 97 after an errand to return a piece of borrowed equipment, when Cheryl spotted a middle-aged couple in the water out in the river.

Hunt, a long-time Lumberland Fire Department member and former chief, immediately stopped the family car, directed Cheryl to call 911, and scrambled down the steep embankment to their assistance.

Lumberland Fire Department President Ann Steimle, who first recounted the story to the town board last month, said Hunt took action without any rescue equipment or backup.

The woman shouted her fear TRR photo by David Hulse that her husband might be sufCheryl and Donald “Bosco” fering a heart attack and losing Hunt his grip.

Hunt shouted directions and encouragement, following the canoe downstream along the rugged shore for a quarter-mile as the couple worked toward shore, retrieved the cyanotic man from the water and stayed with the couple until other aid arrived.

Both boaters survived the incident.

The board’s proclamation said that Hunt “epitomizes the true meaning of volunteerism, professionalism and dedication to his community,” and recognized him “for his service and dedication to the Town of Lumberland.”

Steimle put it more simply earlier, saying, “Bosco saved a life.”

The board’s unanimous adoption of the proclamation was met by a standing ovation from the meeting audience.

In other business last week, the board opened a scheduled public hearing on the demolition of an unsafe building, the fire-damaged building at 142 Berme-Church Rd.; noted that the owner had subsequently had the structured demolished; and removed and rescinded the demolition order.

The board scheduled and later cancelled a special June 13 meeting on the review of possible changes to Lumberland’s comprehensive plan; considered a resolution allowing the town to exceed the state-mandated tax increase ceiling based on notice of a likely 10.22% health-insurance rate increase and likely cost increases from a new highway department contract; discussed Internet “cloud” storage of town records; heard historian Frank Schwarz report that the historic town hall had been included in the new National Geographic Society’s “Nat Geo” website for the “Scenic Wild Delaware River”; and heard Linda Hazen’s extensive report on this year’s efforts for the town’s award-winning beautification program.

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IN BRIEF Pennsylvania liquor law changes HARRISBURG, PA — On June 9, Gov. Tom Wolf signed a historic liquor reform bill that is meant to provide greater convenience and satisfaction to Pennsylvania customers. State lawmakers consider the bipartisan bill to be the most significant step in reforming the commonwealth’s liquor system in 80 years.

“I want to commend leaders and members from both parties in the House and Senate for coming together to pass this legislation, and I am proud to have signed it into law,” said Wolf. “As I have always said, my goal is to modernize the sale of liquor and beer in Pennsylvania, and this reform package finally brings Pennsylvania’s wine and spirits system into the 21st century.”

The bill includes changes such as allowing grocery stores that currently sell beer to also sell wine, direct shipment of wine to consumers’ homes, permanent gas stations’ ability to sell six-packs, restaurants and hotels to sell bottles of wine for take-out, and flexible pricing to allow state stores to offer special discounts and sales.

Baker’s office hosts benefits councilors HAWLEY, PA — An Apprise Program counselor will be available at the Pocono office of Sen. Lisa Baker to meet with Medicare beneficiaries who have questions about their Medicare coverage and individuals who will be new to Medicare in 2016 and 2017.

According to Baker, the Apprise Program provides free, objective assistance to help people understand their Medicare and other health insurance benefits to assist them in making sound decisions about what is best for them. The Pike County Apprise Program is managed by Diakon Community Services under a contract with the Pike County Area Agency on Aging with funding provided by the PA Department of Aging and the Administration for Community Living.

As a courtesy to Baker’s Pike County constituents, an Apprise counselor will be available at her office on Monday, June 20 and the third Monday of each month thereafter from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. by appointment only.

Baker’s office is located at 2512 Route 6, the lower level (rear) of the Lake Wallenpaupack Visitors’ Center, just east of Hawley.

All appointments can be scheduled by calling the Apprise program at 570/775-5550, ext. 1313.

Traffic stop leads to drug arrest in Mamakating WURTSBORO, NY — State police on June 8 stopped a 2000 Dodge on New York State Route 17 in the Town of Mamakating for multiple vehicle and traffic violations. After police detected an odor of marijuana, the operator, Duane A. Norman, age 51, of Brooklyn, was arrested for driving while intoxicated (DWI). Norman was searched, and he had approximately 1.8 ounces of raw heroin hidden in his pants.

Norman was arrested and processed at the Middletown barracks for possession, possession with intent to sell, resisting arrest, tampering with evidence and driving while intoxicated.

The suspect was arraigned in the Town of Mamakating Court and remanded to Sullivan County Jail with no bail.

Liberty red meat facility dies LIBERTY, NY — On June 12, the Sullivan County Industrial Development Agency (IDA) announced that it is dropping plans to try to bring in a person or entity to operate the planned red meat facility or slaughterhouse in Liberty. The IDA announced last fall that it had a party interested in going forward, but that party needed to obtain funding to finish the project, and that never happened. The new plan is to use the facility as a farmer’s hub to connect farmers to restaurants and distributors.

‘American Pickers’ coming to region?

REGION — A press release from the television show “American Pickers” says the crew will be filming in New York this summer, and the program is looking for collectors to feature from this area.

The release says, “As they hit the back roads from coast to coast, Mike and Frank are on a mission to recycle and rescue forgotten relics. Along the way, the Pickers want to meet characters with remarkable and exceptional items. The pair hopes to give historically significant objects a new lease on life, while learning a thing or two about America’s past along the way.

“If you or someone you know has a large, private collection or accumulation of antiques that the Pickers can spend the better part of the day looking through, send us your name, phone number, location and description of the collection with photos to american pickers@cineflix.com or call 855/old-rust.”

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Millennium offers $50,000 for health study Contributed photo

Should be complete before construction begins

The American flag is celebrated in Monticello.

Due to extremely windy conditions on Sunday, firefighters flew a smaller version of the flag than usual between ladder trucks.

Two Elks lodges honor flag

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ONTICELLO, NY — Monticello Elks Lodge #1544 and Liberty Elks Lodge #1545 sponsored a special Flag Day service on Sunday, June 12 at the Sullivan County Government Center. More than 200 people heard the history of the American flag. Fire trucks were on hand from Monticello, Fallsburg and White Lake, along with officials, state police, sheriff’s deputies, firefighters, Scouts and Little League teams.

Guest speaker County Court Judge Michael McGuire remarked, “We are not only honoring our flag but what it represents—freedom.” Presiding over the service were Monticello Exalted Ruler Frank Muller and Liberty Exalted Ruler Richard Levine.

In 1907, the Elks became the first fraternal organization to mandate the observance of Flag Day (June 14). More than 40 years later, President Harry Truman, who was also an Elk, signed into law a declaration naming Flag Day as an official national holiday. Every Elks Lodge across the U.S. holds an annual Flag Day Service.

By FRITZ MAYER

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ONTICELLO, NY — In two different county meetings at the government center on June 9, the planned compressor station on the Millennium Pipeline near Eldred was discussed. Legislator Scott Samuelson said Millennium has agreed to pay $50,000 for a health study of the potential impacts of the facility.

Legislator Nadia Rajsz said that she is grateful that the company has agreed to pay the amount, still, it was like “putting the fox in the hen house.” She asked if $50,000 was enough and if six months, the proposed length of the study, was enough time.

Samuelson answered that the six months would began once the consultant was chosen, and that once the requestfor-proposals process is complete, if more money is needed, Millennium “is prepared to have that conversation.”

Rajsz also said that the letter laying out the details was not clear, and that it appeared to her that the study would be done once the compressor station was built.

Samuelson said that was not the case.

Pennsylvania Environmental Health Project (tinyurl.com/hd9fe6p), and one of the conclusions was, “Overall mental health and wellbeing levels were below normal for half of the respondents” who lived near the facility.)

Progress on the new Sullivan jail In other business Josh Potosek, the county manager, told legislators that bids due to the county may be coming in by July 21, but that date was not set in stone.

He also said that if the timetable works out, the county legislature would be taking a vote on the contracts on August 11 or perhaps August 18.

He also informed the legislature that court staff were moving in the direction of having the land for the jail, which is located outside of Monticello on Old Route 17, annexed into the Village of Monticello in order to hook up to water and sewer systems.

The legislature voted to pass a local law to allow them to override the Albany-imposed 2% property tax cap in order to pay for the bonding that will be required to build the jail.

Bloomingburg RICO lawsuit appeal denied

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of August, we’ll be fighting over litter.”

Failing that, a program called “Alternatives to Incarceration” may provide the manpower necessary to keep Cochecton relatively litter free. Tonya Martin of the Sullivan County Probation Department confirmed that litter-plucking can be used to fulfill community service sentences, but that medical and transportation issues are common impediments.

Salzberg announced that he will speak at the June 17 Senior Legislative Action Committee meeting on the need for additional geriatricians and geriatric services in the area.

The meeting recessed to June 22 at 6:30 p.m., when the board will consider solar farm zoning requirements.

The letter says the study will “assume” that the Highland compressor station will operate with a gas-powered compressor rather that one powered by electricity.

Samuleson said the equipment proposed for Highland is similar to the equipment in both the Hancock and Minisink compressor stations. He added that the study hopefully would be finished before the start of construction of the compressor station in Highland.

The study will involve real-time monitoring of conditions in the air at an existing compressor station with similar specifications to the one proposed in Highland, but the dates and times of that monitoring will be revealed only to the county manager in advance of the study and not to the legislature or others. The specific compressor station to be studied was also not specified.

County attorney Cheryl McCausland said, “Their concern is that if information gets out, and folks are aware of when and how, that there may be an opportunity to alter” the air quality. The times and results of the monitoring will be identified when the written study is issued.

(A study of the Minisink Compressor Station was performed by the Southwest

By FRITZ MAYER

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HITE PLAINS, NY — The appeal of the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act lawsuit brought against developer Shalom Lamm and others regarding the controversial development Villages at Chestnut Ridge in Bloomingburg was denied by a federal appeals court on June 9. The lawsuit, which was brought by the Town of Mamakating and the Village of Bloomingburg before Lamm supporters were voted into the village board, was dismissed by a federal judge last fall.

Mamakating Supervisor Bill Herrman released a statement that said, “We are disappointed in today’s ruling from the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, which denied the appeal and restoration of the RICO case. We remain firm in our belief that the lawsuit was necessary and proper to bring.

The court ruled that the town sued too late. Unfortunately, the

recently unsealed documents, which contain statements about how defendants had kept secret the true plans for the nature, scope and size of Chestnut Ridge and which support many of the allegations of the RICO complaint, were not part of the record before the appellate court came to its decision. Nonetheless, we believe that bringing this action was in the best interests of the town and helped in the disclosure of the secret plans and false representations concerning the Chestnut Ridge developers. We will continue to cooperate with investigations regarding the Chestnut Ridge development.”

In a related move, the new attorney for the Village of Bloomingburg resigned on June 7 after just six months on the job. The village has been involved in numerous lawsuits over the past several years, and is still entangled in one in which Lamm has accused the village and the Town of Mamakating with discrimination for declining to issue him a permit to build a girls’ school.

The attorney, Rory Brady, connected his resignation to his reputation but declined to provide a specific reason.

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ADDICT NEXT DOOR

By Vera Moret

THE RIVER REPORTER [This series, printed on an ad hoc basis, follows author Vera Moret’s journey into addiction and depression, and her subsequent entry into the ongoing process of recovery. This is the first half of Part V, “My year from hell.” The second half will appear in the next installment.]

My year from hell

By VERA MORET

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he very night before a large family vacation and two months prior to my sentencing on the pill diversions, I managed to get a DUI for not having the energy and concentration to renew the car registration. Also for having a blood alcohol level well over the legal limit.

I am not proud of these facts. I was due to be sentenced on my drug charges, and prior to this, I was an undisputed candidate for the county’s diversion program.

That would have consisted of an 18-month supervision which, upon completion, would have wiped the slate clean.

My husband couldn’t find me where we had agreed to meet to do some necessary shopping prior to the trip to Delaware and was in a panic until I was able to call him hours later. We were leaving early in the morning with family in tow. There was nothing we could do. Telling anyone else and ruining the trip for them was not an option. We just did it. We left the car in the impound yard and early the next morning departed as planned. My parents were going in a second car. It was the strangest experience. On the one hand, we had a lovely stay and had a great time with my cousins, one of whom was visiting from Switzerland with her family, as well as my aunt and uncle and cousins who lived in Delaware. On the other hand, Eric and I were essentially drunk the entire time.

We knew what we were going to be facing when we got back home. Or, at least Eric did. I had chosen not to face it at all.

We returned several days later and retrieved the car. That’s as far as it went.

I felt like human dirt. I didn’t want an attorney for this DUI charge. I didn’t believe that I deserved a defense. I had taken what was a salvageable situation and destroyed it. I was also far too humiliated to call him and confess. I was done.

I gave up. Eric, as usual, had to take up the charge of rescuing me from my own self destruction. We went to my lawyer’s office, and he did his best to deal with the situation. The lawyer told Eric later that he found himself conflicted in representing me because, while I seemed incapable of doing anything to help him to help me, I was too sweet for him to get angry with.

So he did what he had to do and chewed the fat with the DA handling my case.

I had about six weeks to wait before sentencing, and I was getting worse every passing day. I shut down. I had been beaten on, stepped on and tormented for so long that I just retreated completely into myself. I drank and cried.

My attorney had given us a grain of hope. The DA was willing to recommend giving me more time to prove to the judge I could at least take some steps to redeem myself. We were willing to take what we could get. So, early in September, we returned to court.

At this point, I am having a very difficult time keeping the order of events straight in my mind and my husband is as well. So here’s what I do remember, in no particular order. The events are only coming as separate snapshots in my memories. I stood before the judge

and was granted a two-week stay prior to sentencing. My attorney showed us the recommendation of my probation officer, which was that my sentence be three months in jail. Somewhere along the line, I recall stepping out of court and immediately falling apart completely in my husband’s arms. This would indicate that I was shown the recommendation prior to entering the chambers, but none of the pieces are falling into anything cohesive.

It might have been the same day or another during which I met with my probation officer. I was an absolute disastrous mess while she questioned why I wasn’t going to AA and NA and doing this, that and the other to prove to the judge I was trying to rehabilitate myself, when the only thing I needed rehabilitation from was the very system that was crushing me. I don’t believe I said a single word to her outside of blubbering “I’m too sick to leave the house! I’m too sick!” I wasn’t able to walk out of my front door, much less get into a car and drive into an AA meeting where a bunch of strangers would be wanting to make small talk with me. I was very, very deeply into my depression and anxiety. But there’s a sticking point here; this must have occurred at least a month prior to my final sentencing, because my memory crystallizes cleanly after one very bad day.

I had been to see the psychiatrist twice, I believe, and had been placed on Neurontin (an anti seizure med that is used to treat everything from chronic pain to depression to migraines) and Effexor. I had no relief from these drugs. I know at some

point not long after this very painful court visit there came a Saturday morning that I don’t recall clearly. I wasn’t drunk. I was just so very deeply disturbed that I don’t actually believe I can access the part of my psyche that was in charge during this time. I am more than happy to not revisit it, and one’s conscious mind is quite good at repressing what it needs to.

But my husband called the psychiatrist sometime between 6 and 7 a.m. on a Saturday, wrapped me in a blanket, carried me to the car and drove me the hour to the doctor’s office. He took one look at me and doubled all my meds. I don’t think I spoke at all. I felt physically ill as well as emotionally, and the car ride and the wait for the new scripts was very difficult. I cannot emphasize how strong my husband was. During all this time, he had to still drive hours every day to work and then drive 11 hours every other weekend to see his son. It was all at least as hard on him as it was on me.

We finally got home, and I started the new dosages with no expectation of relief.

But I found myself rapidly improving. By the second day, I was cleaning the living room with my husband and functioning as normally as I had in years. I eventually dropped the Effexor, but I’m still on the Neurontin and will happily take it the rest of my life if need be. I went to the AA meetings. I entered an outpatient rehab and continued to see my therapist, who was clearly delighted to see me functional again. ...To be continued

Bethel to unveil eagle Health volunteers sought

By FRITZ MAYER

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HITE LAKE, NY — His work has been on display at the Stray Cat Gallery, and now will become part of the town fabric. Artist Paul Stark has carved an eagle, and a group of citizens known as the “Posse” have donated it to the town. The one-of-a-kind eagle will be unveiled in front of the town hall on Route 55 in White Lake on July 2, at 10:30 a.m.

Members of the Posse said they “wanted to bring the arts and town government together by commissioning world-renowned wood carver Paul Stark to create The Eagle.”

Supervisor Dan Sturm said, “We are proud to live in a town that supports its artists and the art community.

Artists contribute to the quality of life in Bethel.”

According to a press release from the town, Stark is a resident of Bethel.

Healthy community steering committee members sought The Town of Bethel is forming a steering group that will consist of members of community groups that are focused on promoting healthy diets and activities and other ways of promoting a healthy community.

A press release says the town is taking its lead from other communities that have taken on Blue Zone projects, embracing healthy lifestyles as part of the normal cycle of life.

Information on the Blue Zone website www.bluezones. com explains that the program originated with a survey of communities around the world where residents live

longer than any others: in five areas around the world, people reach the age of 100 with 10 times the frequency they do in the United States, as well as experiencing far lower rates of cancer, heart disease and dementia (Ikaria, Greece; Loma Linda, CA; Sardinia, Italy; Okinawa, Japan; and Nikoya, Costa Rica). A Blue Zone project is “a community well-being improvement initiative designed to make healthy choices easier through permanent changes to environment, policy, and social networks.”

Individuals interested in being a member of the Bethel Healthy Community steering group can send a letter of interest to Town of Bethel, Attn: Daniel Sturm, Town Supervisor, P.O. Box 300, White Lake, NY 12786 or emailed to bethelsupervisor@libertybiz.rr.com. The deadline to apply is July 2.

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Delaware institutes moratorium on commercial solar

By ISABEL BRAVERMAN

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ORTONVILLE, NY — Residents of Baer Road turned out to a public hearing at the Town of Delaware meeting on Wednesday, June 8 to voice their opposition to a commercial solar farm proposed on their road and their support of a moratorium. The hearing addressed two issues: imposing a moratorium on commercial solar energy facilities, and amending the zoning law. The law can be read on the town’s website and was also written about in the May 19 issue of The River Reporter.

The room was packed as the town board listened to public comments. Residents of Baer Road (which is off Route 97) brought with them a letter outlining their concerns (which totaled 31). The letter states, “As land-owners we are not opposed to sustainable energy development; however, we urge the board to assure that every opportunity is given to addressing this important issue, and that all resources at your disposal be studied thoroughly to develop a comprehensive approach to this issue.”

Others were there as well, including Kris Heister, the superintendent of the National Park Service, who was there to remind the board that one of the proposed sites for

a commercial solar farm is situated in the river corridor and would be subject to land- and water-use guidelines.

Laurie Ramie and Pete Golod of the Upper Delaware Council (UDC) were also there, and the board knew that any solar project must be approved by the UDC. Energy specialists including Dick Riseling, Buck Moorhead and Wes Gillingham were there. Riseling said, “If it is to be done, it must be done right.”

Gillingham echoed that, saying, “Take the time needed to evaluate how a town deals with a commercial entity.”

Some questions arose and were answered. For instance, the moratorium is up to six months, meaning it can be lifted at any time. However, it can also be extended. Many residents urged to board to take the full six months. Many in the room asked the board to create an advisory committee to work with the town board and planning board in creating a new zoning law.

After the public hearing ended, the board voted all in favor of the moratorium, but decided to table the vote on amending the zoning law. “My two cents is we don’t enact this local law tonight,” Supervisor Ed Sykes said.

“We should take what we heard and consider it until we feel comfortable.”

One of the residents of Baer Road, Carla Hahn,

questioned whether Sykes and the board had fully taken their comments into consideration. “In my mind, there was not one single item that is not addressed in the law,” Sykes said. He went on to say, “A lot of people tonight didn’t read the law, when in fact a lot of thought went into it.” Sykes said many people did not address the issue of taxation, because commercial solar farms are tax exempt.

When they asked again about an advisory group, Sykes said they created one a couple of years ago when the issue of natural gas was in question. He said the group included only those who were anti-drilling, and when he added people who were pro-drilling, the group disbanded. He also mentioned that the town has an Energy Committee and concerns can be taken to it. Energy Committee Chairperson Mav Moorhead was in the audience and said she would be open to that. Also, Isaac Green Diebboll, who is on the planning board, asked all those who wanted to continue the conversation to gather and also to attend the next planning board meeting. All commercial solar projects must go before the planning board.

The board told residents to send in written comments with their specific concerns.

Honesdale: playgrounds, pension funds, traffic jams

By LINDRA DROLLINGER

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ONESDALE, PA — At its June 13 borough council meeting, Honesdale considered a move to make its public playgrounds tobacco-free zones, as other Delaware River communities have done. Unlike some of those other communities, however, Honesdale’s playgrounds will likely be completely smoke-free environments, with e-cigarettes also banned.

Following eloquent pleas by Tony Galante of the American Lung Association’s Pennsylvania Chapter and Wayne Memorial Hospital spokesperson Lisa Champeau, the council approved drafting of an ordinance that will ban smoking in the playgrounds of public borough parks. The ban is one aspect of the Young Lungs at Play initiative that seeks to provide clean-air environments for infants and children as it models nonsmoking behavior.

Citing the Surgeon General’s statement that no level of secondhand smoke is free of risk, Galante and Champeau noted that creating tobacco-free zones will also dramatically decrease the likelihood of accidental poisoning from ingestion of discarded cigarette butts and filters. It should likewise decrease the possibility of contracting disease from germ-laden butts and eliminate non-biodegradable cigarette litter.

Borough Solicitor Richard Henry was charged with providing language for the draft ordinance; review of that draft and a vote to advertise it prior to adoption is expected to take place at the June 20 council meeting.

In other business, finance committee member Jeremy Ebert said that a review of police pension fund investments has led to the conclusion that the fund could be at risk because of its current 100% market investment. The committee rec-

ommends a more conservative, diversified investment approach: 70% market and 30% fixed income.

Traffic was another topic of the day.

Noting that continued police department understaffing has led to chronic traffic control issues, President Mike Augello said the problem has become so acute that the mayor and council members may have to take turns directing traffic. “I think there is some kind of training that leads to traffic direction certification,” said Augello.

That was confirmed by director of Public Works Rich Doney, who said he and his crew have already received the training and are now certified traffic directors. Doney went on to say the training could be completed in a one-day session, with council members, mayor, fire police and other borough officials attending.

Traffic issues are a particular challenge during special events, the Memo-

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Extraordinary Friday-night traffic jams have prompted a study of traffic signal syncopation along Route 6 between Texas Township malls and Main Street.

Doney has been working with a traffic engineer to develop more effective timing of signals in that area. Study completed, the finding was unexpected: too great a concentration of traffic signals in a relatively small area.

The engineer suggested a GPS signal control system, which will automatically accommodate for varying traffic flow. But Doney considers the $10,000-plus cost of installation prohibitive. And before installation could take place, the borough must first petition PennDOT for the change.

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EDITORIAL

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

What’s wrong with Tusten ZBA law?

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he Tusten planning board in March approved a special-use permit that allowed developer Phillip Geras to move forward with his plan to convert a former seasonal hunting camp into a year-round apartment building with 10 units.

At the public hearing about the project, Wanda and Geoffrey Gangel, who live next to the building in question, brought up some points that they interpreted to mean that the project would be in violation of several aspects of the town’s zoning code. The planning board did not agree with their arguments and granted the specialuse permit.

The Gangels then attempted to take advantage of the appeals process, which, in accordance with state law, must be in place in every municipality that has a zoning code.

That process involved the Tusten Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA), which is tasked with determining whether town officials acted correctly in interpreting and/or enforcing the town zoning.

This board and process is not optional. The appeals process was created by the state in the early days of the development of zoning because state lawmakers in the early part of the 20th century felt that a check needed to be placed on the power to dictate the way land could be used.

In writing about the laws that cover ZBAs, the New York State Department of State writes, “The statutes provide that the governing board [town board] shall provide for the appointment of a board of appeals. This must be done in the zoning ordinance or local law itself. The appointment is not discretionary, as in the case of a planning board, but must be made in any municipality which has adopted zoning. “ Further, the department writes of the power of the ZBAs, “All zoning boards of appeals are directly given appellate jurisdiction by state law. Appellate jurisdiction is the power to hear and decide appeals from decisions

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of those officials charged with the administration and enforcement of the zoning ordinance or local law. This is the primary function and purpose of a zoning board of appeals in zoning administration, and encompasses the power (if an appeal is properly taken to the board) to interpret the zoning ordinance or local law and to grant variances.”

Knowing this, the Gangels filled out an application for an appeal to the ZBA, which was very clear, with specific areas of the zoning code that they believed were being violated by the granting of the special-use permit for the apartment building.

Geoffrey received a rather surprising response from the chair of the ZBA, Neal Latkowski, in return. Latkowski wrote, “I am writing to inform you that at the direction of Town Counsel your application dated 5/16/2016 is defective since 11.6.2 of the Zoning Law is not consistent with State Law, so accordingly the ZBA will not proceed on your application. I will direct the Town Clerk to refund your application fee.”

Section 11.6.2 of the Tusten zoning law deals with the appeals to the ZBA. If it does, in fact, conflict with state law, that is the fault of the board that adopted the latest version of the law in 2012 and the expert consultants who guided the process of drafting it. The answer to this problem is not to deny the Gangels their right to appeal the decision of the planning board, but to fix the problem so the appeals process can go forward.

It is also worth noting that the lawyer who advised the planning board that it should issue the special-use permit, Jeffrey Clemente, is the same lawyer who advised the ZBA chair that the town zoning law conflicts with state law. There is at least the appearance of a conflict here, which is why many planning professionals advocate that different lawyers be used to represent the two boards.

Clemente and Latkowski did not immediately return calls seeking comment. Gangel said that he believes there is some chance that the ZBA will reconsider its rejection of his and Wanda’s application. We certainly hope that’s the case. The appeals process was built into zoning law for a reason, and a resident’s right to appeal should not be short circuited because of some defect in the zoning code. Tusten has zoning, therefore it must also have a functioning ZBA .

QUOTE OF THE WEEK “City planning finds its validation in the intuitive recognition that a burgeoning market society cannot be trusted to produce spontaneously a habitable, sanitary, or even efficient city, much less a beautiful one.”

Movers and Shakers

— Murray Bookchin

Vote for Teachout on June 28 I’m a Democrat committeeman in a very Republican town. It’s a lonely outpost. I do what I can. And what I can do right now is encourage my fellow Democrats to come out on June 28 and vote for Zephyr Teachout, who is running for Congress in the 19th District.

Zephyr is smart; she will protect Social Security and our drinking water, and has a proven record fighting political corruption. Like Maurice Hinchey, Zephyr Teachout will work hard for the people of this district.

If she wins on the 28th, the Republican she will face in the fall is Albany insider John Faso, who will have big money behind him. But Zephyr is a fighter and she can win that seat. So don’t fall asleep at the wheel. Vote for Zephyr on June 28.

William Klaber Town of Fremont, NY

Bad timing It might be fair to ask whether The River Reporter should have thunk twice before printing a self-obsessed and inward searching chronicle of drug abuser Vera Monet in the Memorial Day paper, just before a holiday weekend that exists solely to honor those who gave their lives for a cause larger than themselves. In certain circles, drug use and recovery is more chic than service for one’s country, but I’m not convinced that makes it proper for this solemn weekend.

Charles Petersheim Eldred, NY

Thanks for supporting Yasgur’s Farm It is no secret that I’ve had my share of troubles with the Town of Bethel. When all else failed, when I couldn’t get my day in court, I appealed to you, my neighbors and our local press. It was in the court of public appeal that I won back my rights, the rights that so many of us take for granted. I owe it all to you. I am humbled and grateful.

Thank you for your voice.

Roy and I fought a long hard battle for the privilege of opening Yasgur’s Farm to the public as a tribute to the Yasgurs and all they have done to put Bethel on the map.

Like Max, Roy loved this county and all his neighbors.

Roy was an entrepreneur with his heart at his home, here with all of us. Tilly’s Diner, The Beer Store and now Yasgur’s are all a result of Roy’s passion and determination to bring business to Sullivan County. It is my privilege to honor his memory by continuing his final dream.

After all, I am his wife.

You won’t be sorry. I am in the position to bring economic opportunity to us all. This project will open doors of opportunity for local artists, vendors, contractors, retailers and labor. Opportunities that will bring young people here or perhaps give them a reason to stay. All we needed was the freedom to get started.

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Letters are printed at the discretion of the editor. It is requested they be limited to 300 words; longer letters may not be printed, or may be edited down to the appropriate length. No letters or My Views in excess of 600 words will be printed. Deadline is 1:00 p.m. on Monday.]

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MY VIEW

ROOT CELLAR

By George Billard

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Government failing on Millennium

ix months ago, Millennium Pipeline announced its plans to put a compressor station on a property they acquired from the Eldred Preserve.

Citizens immediately and passionately spoke up and, shortly thereafter, the towns of Highland, Tusten, Bethel, Lumberland and Mamakating passed resolutions in opposition. This type of facility was already forbidden by local law. Should a private corporation be able to usurp our laws and force a toxin-emitting facility onto our community?

Documented health problems around the Minisink compressor show us that these are not the benign facilities Millennium would lead you to believe. Ignoring health impacts, they dangle promises of tax revenues, but fail to disclose that any gains will be offset by nearby residents seeking downward assessments.

They coyly imply that this compressor will bring gas to Sullivan County, but building out that infrastructure is not financially feasible. Millennium continues to evade coming to town to answer questions in an open forum. What are they hiding?

What are our elected officials on the county, state and federal level doing to help? The answer is, outrageously, little.

On the county level, the legislature has asked the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), a federal agency that has the authority to overrule our local laws, to delay the permit until a health study is done. Millennium spokeswoman Michele Hook has stated that they have no intention of delaying the permitting, and that any health study can be completed within the existing application timeline, even though the independent committee has yet to define the parameters of the study.

Three of the five opposing towns are in legislator Scott Samuelson’s district. He negotiated with Millennium to pay for the health study. That sounds fine, until you dig deeper. What exactly did they agree to that gives Ms. Hook the confidence to say there will be no delay? It is not within Samuelson’s purview to ne-

gotiate with Millennium, as he is no longer chairman of the legislature. He is elected by us, not them, and his constituents have spoken loudly. We don’t want the compressor. Why isn’t that his position? Who does he really represent?

Unless a comprehensive study is done over an extended period of time (while the permitting is put on hold) and includes full monitoring of emissions—24/7 for a year at a minimum—it is nothing more than a whitewash, a cheap PR stunt meant to give Millennium and their political lackeys cover.

On the state level, the picture is grim. Sen. John Bonacic’s office says he doesn’t speak on matters of federal jurisdiction. Really, even though his constituents are opposed to the project? Whom does he represent? Perhaps his silence is because his son gets fat contracts from Millennium. Assemblywoman Aileen Gunther has said she is opposed to the compressor.

Good. Now what, Ms. Gunther? Your concerted effort, public and private, is needed to bring this to Gov. Cuomo’s attention.

On the federal level, Rep. Chris Gibson is publicly calling for a halt to permitting, citing the woefully inadequate regulations on emissions. We are waiting to hear what Sen. Chuck Schumer and Sen. Kirstin Gillibrand will do.

It’s all well and good to fault the politicians, but unless they hear from you, most will continue to do nothing. That is what Millennium is counting on. It is said that people get the government they deserve.

What kind of government do you deserve? What kind of environment do you want to live in and leave to your children? Once again, you must loudly make your voice heard. Write or call your representatives.

Or, let Millennium Pipeline and their political enablers decide for you.

[George Billard is a founding member of Sullivan County Residents Against Millennium.

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We are Sullivan County. We have lived through the worst economically. We aren’t going to wait for economic opportunity to come to us anymore. We now have permission to seek it for ourselves. Let’s get together and pull ourselves up by our own bootstraps.

We can make things happen.

Regardless of our history, today the Town of Bethel is on board with this project. In spite of our history, I say thank you to the town board and the planning board. It’s been difficult, but it’s over. Let there be peace.

That is our history. That is who we are. Bethel, and all of Sullivan County, we are the home of peace, love and music. We’re going keep it that way from now on.

In the name of peace, Jeryl Abramson Bethel, NY

Vote for Faso in the primary This June 28, Republicans will have an opportunity to cast their ballots for the candidates who they feel should succeed Congressman Chris Gibson, at least on the Republican line. The candidates are all fine in-

dividuals, and the choice often becomes blurred with the various advertisements and statements. For me the choice is much clearer, personally knowing one of the candidates.

I have known John Faso since his days in the New York State Assembly. I have always found him to be principled and a man of his word. He is a family man with family values and is ever ready to be part of the solution rather than a follower. John is a proven fiscal conservative, believing that money is better managed in our hands, than in the government’s. His commonsense approach to complex issues is refreshing to see today, and accomplished with a conservative ideology. Important, at least to me, is that John is and has been a resident of the district he seeks to represent.

Firsthand knowledge of the issues we are confronted with can have no substitute.

John Faso is my choice for our next Congress, and I sincerely ask your consideration in making him your choice on June 28. I am confident he is the right person, at the right time, for our congressional district.

Daniel L. Briggs Monticello, NY

By Kristin Barron

My childhood reading list

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he New Yorker’s summer fiction edition arrived in my mail box last week— it is a publication I look forward to all year. Included in this year’s issue is a series of essays about childhood reading and specific books remembered from childhood. It is the kind of personal history memoir that I love to read.

I learned to read late and with considerable difficulty. I hated Nancy Drew, and “The Bobbsey Twins” were duds, too.

I despised Sally, Dick and Jane, and can still remember the gathering lump in my throat as I struggled to read my sentence out loud when it was my turn in school. But I came from a family who loved books. We went to the library every week and even had a room designated as a library at home known as “The Book Room” where shelves were double stacked. And eventually, I did learn to read.

People love to read lists—so here is a list of my childhood favorites. Starting with the garage-sale copy of “Baby Island,” a kid’s novel about two girls shipwrecked with four babies, which I read to tatters. These titles represent books I read over and over again as a child and teenager.

1. “The Field Book of Ponds and Streams,” by Ann Haven Morgan, PhD 2. The Peterson Field Guide series (wildflowers, insects and butterflies, particularly) 3. “Alice in Wonderland,” by Lewis Carroll 4. The Blue, Red and Green Fairy Books (classic fairy tale collections that had a design of bumblebees held by leashes embossed on the book covers) 5. “Ballet Shoes,” by Noel Streatfeild.

6. “An American Tragedy,” by Theodore Dreiser. (I named my kittens after the main characters: Clyde, Roberta and Sondra.)

7. “The Ballad of the Sad Café,” by Carson McCullers.

8. “Kristin Lavransdatter,” by Sigrid Undset. (I am named for the novel’s heroine.)

9. “Rabbit Run” and the other Rabbit books in John Updike’s series. (It was a teenage introduction to sex in writing.)

10. The Laura Ingalls Wilder “Little House” books. Followed by the more adult novels about pioneer life: “My Antonia” and “O Pioneers” by Willa Cather.

Like many little girls in the 1970s, I had a long “prairie dress” and a sunbonnet made popular by the television series “Little House on the Prairie,” which was modeled after the “Little House” books by Laura Ingalls Wilder. The nine books comprise a semi-biographical children’s series depicting pioneer life in America during the 1860s to 1880s.

My sister made my green gingham prairie dress, which had strawberries embroidered on the belt. (After all, like Laura and Mary, she learned to sew while I did not.) The other girls and I played “Laura and Mary” at recess and my grandmother even made me a covered wagon from an oatmeal box that included a water jug attached to the canvas-covered wagon side. (It was a cap from an old cologne bottle.)

Kids have learned a lot of history from the “Little House” books, and I often think of images and passages from them.

Not an autumn goes by without a remembrance of Almanzo’s milk-fed pumpkins.

Although these books were a staple of my childhood, I was never able to read them to my own children. The sugary morals stuck in my throat when I tried to read them aloud, and I couldn’t stand Ma’s modest sayings, such as “Hunger is the best sauce.” I gave up trying and resorted to yanking one of my weathered copies off the shelf when I wanted to show my kids a drawing of a butter churn or a prairie dugout.

In my mind, I still carry these books with me, as I’m sure you carry your own childhood books with you.

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OBITUARIES

COMMUNITY CURRICULUM

CYNTHIA THERESA ADELE BEACH

History of Ulster and Sullivan GRAHAMSVILLE, NY — Robert LaPolt will give a talk on his new book, “Interesting Historical Events of Ulster and Sullivan Counties,” at the Time and the Valleys Museum, 322 Main St., on Saturday, June 18 at 2 p.m. The book spans thousands of years, from the effects of a 20,000-year-old glacier, to road development and the first great economic boom of the Catskills, to the Ku Klux Klan. It addresses the process by which the Klan came to the Northeast and its rise with social events of the times. The event is free for members, $3 for non-members, and refreshments and museum admission are included. Books will be available for sale.

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Presented by Patricia Morris, owner and operator of Fantasy Hair in Wurtsboro, and sponsored by the National Cosmetology Association and the Personal Care Products Council, the program helps cancer patients transition their appearance while in cancer treatment by learning skin-care tips, make-up application techniques and wig and turban styling. Morris will be joined by licensed cosmetologist Nel Miros. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. To register, or for more information, call the American Cancer Society at 888/227-2345.

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Cynthia Theresa Adele Beach, 61, of Honesdale, died on Wednesday, June 8, 2016 at her home surrounded by her family and friends.

She is survived by her husband of 40 years, Brian Ashley Beach. The couple married January 1, 1976.

Born on February 28, 1955 in Brooklyn, NY, she is the daughter of Thomas Grossman and the late Jean Cummings Grossman Whittaker.

The following was written by Cindy, who strongly expressed her fi nal wishes to her family:

I am looking out at the beautiful colors of the fall season, my favorite time of year. I am dying of cancer. So in a way I think this should be my obituary. Who knows better than me. I was born in Brooklyn, but I was always a country girl. So I got to live most of my adult life in Sullivan County, NY and Honesdale, PA. My parents Thomas Grossman and Jean Cummings. I was so blessed

by God to be born into the Cummings family. They were not my aunts and uncles, they were my brothers and sisters, and my friends. Some of the greatest time in my life were shared with them. My extra special blessings were my two sons, Jason VanValkenburg and Brian Beach, also known to most as Beaver (I gave him that nickname).

So what did I accomplish in my life besides my sons? I went to nursing school. Some people might not think that was so special, but I did. I sat with people as they took their last breath, and so many families were very grateful for that.

I made people laugh. That was very important to me. I had more friends than any one person deserves. Good friends. The kind you can count on, and each and every one of you know who you are. I have loved, but most important, I WAS LOVED. Convertibles made me feel so good.

Only white uniforms did I wear during my nursing career, I really was passionate about it (and I think my patients loved it also.)

I have been a person you could come to with a problem. You might not like what I said, but you always knew you would get an honest answer.

I loved Bingo.

I loved motorcycle rides with my husband Brian and Johnny, (my uncle and my brother).

I always showed up for work; principles, I lived by them.

I once won a dance contest with my husband.

I received an award from Catskill Regional Hospital many years ago for my personality.

I was the fi rst to ever get such an award, and from what I know, I was the only one to ever receive one.

I made many mistakes in my life, but regretted none, as long as I learned from them.

I never allowed my sons to play sick and miss school (something I am proud of).

I have no idea when my time will come, but to everyone in my life, remember this, IT WAS A WONDERFUL LIFE; with all its

ups and downs, it was WONDERFUL! Please laugh a lot at my funeral, because all of you have funny Cindy stories. Share them with everyone.

I never liked to be called Cynthia. It did not suit me, but my cousin/sister by choice gave my name to her daughter, and she has done my name well.

“Lonesome Dove” and “It’s A Wonderful Life” were my favorite movies.

Some advice I would like to share: Never loan money you can’t afford not to get back.

Be a person of your word; if you say you are going to do something, DO IT. Don’t lie. It will ALWAYS come back to bite you.

But here is the really BIG ONE, it is all about life. This took me a long time to learn. But thank God I got it.

Here it is. Life is about two choices. That RIGHT ONE, or the WRONG ONE, and it is up to you to decide which path you want to take. So always take that split second and ask yourself, “is this wrong, or is this right?”

Work hard for what you need. Don’t expect someone else to give you the things you need or want. WORK for them.

Give your job an honest day’s work for your salary.

Don’t ever steal. If you want something, pay for it.

Country music is the best. You will always fi nd a song that you can relate to. If a friend calls you at 3 a.m., get out of bed and go to them. They need you. If your children make you cry, love them anyway; they are a gift from God. To have a friend, you must know how to be a friend.

So I guess this pretty much sums up my life. I hope anyone who reads this will learn something from it.

To my family and dear friends, I want to thank you for sharing my life journey. It really was a WONDERFUL LIFE. I shall see you in Heaven, because I learned there really is a God, and He really did love me with all of my faults.

Please do not miss me, because I will be having a great time talking to Jesus.

My last thought. Please do not be afraid to die, but make sure while you are here, LIVE! — Cindy Beach

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Also surviving are her sons Jason VanValkenburg of Lakeville and Brian Beach II and wife Jillian of San Diego, CA; her brother Dwayne Grossman and wife Mary Lou; grandchildren Christopher, Seth and Anthony VanValkenburg. “Sisters in life” Bridget Albano and Laura Sverha and her namesake,

Cynthia Rose Sverha; beloved uncles, Patrick, John and Thomas Cummings.

A celebration of Cindy’s life will be held on July 9, 2016 at the Beach Lake Fire Hall, beginning at 3 p.m. Arrangements by Hessling Funeral Home, Inc., 428 Main St. Honesdale.

ANTHONY GIORGIANO Anthony Giorgiano, 71, of Yulan, NY, a longtime resident of the area, passed away on Sunday, May 22, 2016 at Bon Secours Community Hospital, Port Jervis, NY. The son of the late Joseph and Maria Cassini Giorgiano, he was born December 8, 1944 in New York, NY. Tony was raised by his adopted family, the Dillinghans, in Hawaii. He worked for the U.S. Government in Washington, DC. He also was a night club manager.

Tony was predeceased by his wife and children, and granddaughter Amanda Morabito. He was a beloved foster parent to many over the years. He leaves behind many who have loved him, especially James Morabito and wife Rebecca of Yulan, NY. His grandchildren, Ashley, Matthew, Emmah, and Alliannah Morabito, who will miss their “old papa” so very much. Special friends, Kirk Simone of Yulan, Peter Carmeci of Barryville and Jean Riser of Tusten.

And many other family and friends.

Cremation took place at Maple Hill Crematory in Archbald, PA. Tony’s cremains will be sent back to Hawaii.

HENRY A. MCKEAN Henry Anthony McKean, 88, died June 11, 2016, in Naples, Florida. A lifelong resident of Shohola, PA, Mr. McKean was born on August 17, 1927 in Bronx, NY to parents Harry and Katherine Victory McKean. Henry is survived by his wife of 61 years, Joyce Hedgelon McKean, of Marco Island, FL, five children, Susan McKean of Portland, PA; James McKean and his wife, Jeanne Bertram McKean of Barryville, NY; Richard McKean and his wife, Sue Eldred McKean, of Highland Lake, NY; Jeanne McKean of Marco Island, FL; and Betty McKean Hallock and her husband, Charles Hallock, of Barryville, NY. Henry is also survived by his sister, Kathleen Schields, of St. Cloud, FL and his brother, Gibson E. McKean of Highland Lake, NY. He was predeceased by his brother Martin McKean and his sister, Mary McKean. Mr. McKean is also survived by his grandchildren, Lucas McKean, Amanda Lewis, Kelly Hallock, Keith Hallock, Jacob McKean, Jimmy Jennings, Jason Jennings, William Hachemeister, Ruthann Hart and Charles Hachemeister. He is also survived by several great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

Henry was a veteran of World War II and served for over 40 years on the Shohola Township Planning Commission. He was co-owner with his brother Martin McKean of McKean Electric for over 40 years. His great loves were his family, skeet shooting, hunting, fishing and playing golf.

Friends may call on Friday June 17, 2016 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Stroyan Funeral Home, 405 West Harford Street, Milford PA 18337. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Ann’s Church, 123 Richardson Ave., Shohola PA 18458, Saturday, June 18, 2016 at 10 a.m.

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LOOKING BACK

LAKE HUNTINGTON NEWS

By Ann O’Hara

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think I found the answer to having something to write about: I have to stay home and be out and about.

Thursday night I went to the high school to watch the Senior Spring Concert. I cannot believe how talented these kids are.

I saw the same faces in the play “Damn Yankees.” They can sing and play their instruments just as well as Broadway performers.

It was very cool how they snapped their fingers and slapped their legs to make music, and when they played “Listen to the Rain,” Mother Nature chimed in with thunder and a heavy downpour. When I left, I went out the wrong door and had to walk around the entire school. It was OK; I was singing “Who Put the Bomp in the Bomp Bah Bomp” and the song from Contributed photo

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hristian Dorflinger, born in Alsace, France, in 1828, was the father of the glass industry in Wayne County, PA. Starting at the age of 10, Dorflinger learned the fundamentals of glass-making in France. At the end of his apprenticeship, he came to America, where, after a brief period of working for others, he became the owner of two factories in Brooklyn, NY. At the age of 35, he was already a success in his new country. In 1865, he expanded his operations to White Mills, PA, where he opened a large factory complex that supplied glassware to six presidents of the United States, from Abraham Lincoln through John F. Kennedy, and spearheaded the growth of the industry in Wayne County. Christian Dorflinger died in 1915, and the firm closed in 1921, but the glorious history of the glass industry in White Mills has not been forgotten. The tiny town is now the home to several attractions based on the Dorflinger years: The DorflingerSuydam Wildlife Sanctuary and Glass Museum, the Dorflinger Glass Worker’s House, the D&H Canal Lock Tender’s House, and the latest must-see attraction, the Dorflinger Factory Museum.

Photo from the collection of the Dorflinger-Suydam Wildlife Sanctuary, dorflinger.org.

“Grease,” “We Go Together.” On my way to the car, I had a nice chat with Helene Indelicato and Mildred Meyer, and Carol and Dennis Nearing, whose granddaughter Izzy did a solo on her saxophone. Great night out.

Congratulations to Etta Pierce for being honored as Cochecton’s volunteer at the community awards at the RSVP 43rd luncheon. Etta is a blessing to our town.

On Saturday, I was at the Trout Parade in Livingston Manor. It was so cold to begin with that I had to dig through my car and find a pair of socks and get a sweatshirt. By the time the parade started I was stripping, it got so hot. I loved watching all the floats and stilt walkers in the parade, and the kids dressed as pirates.

The bands were excellent; I really enjoyed

BUSINESS BRIEFS SOS Xtreme Comfort opens Milford office

Van Gorders’ celebrates 80th

MILFORD, PA — The Tri-State Chamber of Commerce has announced the grand opening of the Milford office of member SOS Xtreme Comfort on Thursday, June 16, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 322 Broad St. The ribbon cutting will be at 10 a.m. Come and see the new showroom, enjoy coffee, tea, bagels and spreads. The grand opening event will last all day and through the weekend with free giveaways and incentives.

SOS has served the tri-state area since 1934. It is a family-owned, full-service company selling propane and heating oil, gasoline and diesel to both residential and commercial customers. In addition they sell, install and service the latest and most efficient heating and air conditioning systems, along with generators, home fireplaces, stoves and outdoor décor. For more information visit ww.sosxtremecomfort.com.

PIKE and WAYNE COUNTIES, PA — Van Gorders’ Furniture is celebrating its 80th year in business this year. Back in 1936, Ralph Van Gorder rented the bottom floor of the Jenkins Building on Honesdale’s Main Street and placed an ad in the Wayne Independent saying he would buy anyone’s used furniture—“a single piece, an attic full or a house full.”

Although he first named his business the Honesdale Furniture Exchange, it has matured into an 80-year-old fourth-generation family business now known as Van Gorders’ Furniture.

The company now has three showrooms: the flagship, in a sprawling fourfloor historic landmark in Honesdale at the corner of Church and Sixth streets; a second one on Route 6 near Lake Wallenpaupack, opened in 1978; and a third at 321 Water Street (Route 2001) in Milford. opened in October 2014. All three showrooms feature a unique mix of rustic, lodge-style furnishings. They also offer Sealy mattress galleries, and the Honesdale location offers a La-Z-Boy studio.

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By Skip Mendler

Sunshine gala celebrates library’s 100th

Caregiver retreat at Frost Valley

BARRYVILLE, NY — The public is invited to join friends and patrons of the Sunshine Hall Free Library for “A Century of Sunshine” gala on Thursday, June 30 at the Carriage House Restaurant. The dinner/dance and silent auction will celebrate the library’s 100th anniversary.

Cost is $40 per person and the number of tickets is limited.

The celebration will kick off with a silent auction and cash bar at 6 p.m. The buffet dinner, welcome and grand toast start at 7 p.m. Activities will include a short history of the library, recognition of the school essay contest winners, the singing of “You Are My Sunshine” and a live band and dancing.

A commemorative journal is being created for this 100th anniversary celebration. The journal will include winning essays from a contest open to students from the Homestead School, George Ross Mackenzie Elementary School and Eldred Central Junior-Senior High School.

Businesses and individuals that would like to be part of it by including a message or advertisement should email eld@rcls. org or call 845/557-6258.

CLARYVILLE, NY — The Alzheimer’s Association Hudson Valley Chapter in partnership with Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County Caregiver Resource Center (CRC) will offer a free wellness retreat for people with early- to middle-stage Alzheimer’s disease and their family caregivers in Sullivan and Orange counties.

The Caregiver Respite Rest and Retreat will be held on Wednesday, June 22 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Frost Valley YMCA, 2000 Frost Valley Rd. Free, round trip transportation is available for caregivers through the CRC, with pick-up locations in Wurtsboro, Monticello and Liberty.

For the first time, CRC and the Alzheimer’s Association will arrange activities for individuals with early-stage Alzheimer’s. Guests can enjoy a free, hot barbeque lunch, catered by Frost Valley YMCA. Family caregivers can opt to participate in any, all, or none of the planned activities. A traditional campfire accompanied by s’mores and guitar music will conclude the retreat. Pre-registration is required.

Visit www.sullivancce.org, email sulli van@cornell.edu or call 845/292-6180.

Summer reading program

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SULLIVAN COUNTY, NY — The Western Sullivan Public Library will hold a summer reading program that will not only get kids reading, but also keep them active. Anyone interested can register their children by stopping by any of its three branches—the Delaware Free Branch, Jeffersonville Branch, or Tusten-Cochecton Branch—between June 10 and June 20.

This year’s theme is “On Your Mark, Get Set, READ!” It will include activities such as tubing at Skinner’s Falls, horseback riding, roller skating, bowling, prizes for reading and even a bonfire.

Space is limited, register by June 20.

For more information stop by any of the branches, visit www.wsplonline.org, or call 845/482-4350.

COCHECTON CENTER, NY — The Cochecton Center Community Center is accepting donations of new or slightly used items—no clothing or electrical items— for the tag sale fundraiser scheduled for July 2 and 3, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. To volunteer or if you have questions, call Sharon Umnik at 845/252-7463 or email smumnik@hotmail.com. Donations of old cloth table linens and embroidered hand towels for use and a display are also being sought. Items can be donated from June 21 to 22, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Cochecton Town Hall.

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he unforeseen support generated by the presidential candidacy of unabashed socialist Sen. Bernie Sanders, which may or may not be history by the time you read these words, is but the latest in a series of body blows that have rocked our notions of business-as-usual in the past couple of years. (Others have been delivered by such folks as Elizabeth Warren, Thomas Piketty and Pope Francis.) Bernie’s campaign demonstrated in no uncertain terms that there is a strong, widespread and undeniable desire for new ways not only of doing business, but of structuring society itself.

This kind of thing happens from time to time. Some even say it’s a cycle. In a fascinating article on the Evonomics website (evonomics.com/trump-phenomenon-isa-sign-of-oligarchy/), Dr. Sally Goerner lays it out: “Oligarchies always collapse because they are designed to extract wealth from the lower levels of society, concentrate it at the top, and block adaptation by concentrating oligarchic power as well.

Though it may take some time, extraction eventually eviscerates the productive levels of society, and the system becomes increasingly brittle. Internal pressures and the sense of betrayal grow as desperation and despair multiply everywhere except at the top, but effective reform seems impossible because the system seems thoroughly rigged.

“In the final stages, a raft of upstart leaders emerge, some honest and some fascistic, all seeking to channel pent-up frustration towards their chosen ends.

If we are lucky, the public will mobilize behind honest leaders and effective reforms. If we are unlucky, either the establishment will continue to ‘respond ineffectively’ until our economy collapses, or a fascist will take over and create conditions too horrific to contemplate.”

So some kind of change is coming—but what, exactly, shall it be?

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nearly a quarter-century now, but it has come to refer to at least two very different visions. On the one hand, it simply refers to new, usually technology-driven ways of making money, and of connecting buyers and sellers of products and services. This was its main meaning back in the ‘90s, and it manifests today in Uber, Airbnb, and other companies. (See bit.ly/1p3a4Ji for a brief overview of this kind of “new economy.”) But the driving ideas, and the definitions of success, are still by and large the same, even if some of the methodologies are different. Here, we are still solidly within the realm of capitalism, the bottom line still rules, and getting a solid financial return on investment is still the main goal.

The other kind of “new economy,” though, asks different questions altogether, not just about “how” but “why.” There are a myriad of new terms, theories and approaches being generated, some of which are explored on the website of the Next System Project (www.thenextsystem.org), which I told you about a few months ago. But I think the key difference is one of values. This new economy, for example, is concerned less with concentration and accumulation and more with proper distribution, less with shortterm gain and more with long-term sustainability, less with exploitation and dominance and more with cooperation and inclusiveness.

For this reason, I suggest a new term— the “New Values Economy”—to describe this still-being-dreamed system, which will someday replace what we now see falling apart. And I want to invite you to join me in Buffalo the weekend of July 8 to 10 for a conference called “CommonBound” (www.commonbound.org), sponsored by the New Economy Coalition (neweconomy.net), to learn more about and help to shape that coming future.

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Recipients of the Outstanding Friends to Education award were Deborah Jacobsen, director of the Kids Club Childcare Program at Fallsburg; Leon (Lee) Siegel of the Livingston Manor district, in memoriam; Constance ‘Connie’ Keller, of the Monticello district; and Jack Costello of the Sullivan West district.

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irates, puppets and a parrot (yes, a real one!) took over Main Street Livingston Manor on Saturday for the 13th annual Trout Parade. The popular event was pirate-themed this year and parade scallywags, I mean participants, dressed up in boots and hats accessorized with hook hands, eye patches and swords. The parade was led by honorary Grand Marshal John Conway, the Sullivan County Historian, and included Rolling River Café, Cabernet Frank’s, NACL Theatre, local politicians Aileen Gunther and Zephyr Teachout, the Livingston Manor library and school band and others. Though the main attraction was the parade, there were also vendors, food and music (The River Reporter was there to hand out free papers and subscriptions).

Enjoy these photos, which capture the colorful and lively nature of the Trout Parade, and find even more photos on our Facebook page, www.facebook.com/ theriverreporter.

Assemblywoman Aileen Gunther joined Eileen Hennessy and Jonathan Charles Fox at The River Reporter’s table at the Trout Parade.

TRR photos by Jonathan Charles Fox

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Internationally renowned director and choreographer Jay Ruby cultivates spectacle drama “using principles of precarity practice.” He and the artists of the Carpetbag Brigade apply modalities of theater, circus and dance to address the inequities and wounds of our times. For those who enjoy the work of NACL’s resident Stilt Corps, this is an opportunity to experience raw physical power, sensuality and multidisciplinary pageantry on a (literally) grand visual scale, in service of a deep message: we are stewards of the ocean; the ocean is our planetary mother; if we are to survive, we must treat her with humble, loving, discerning respect.

San Francisco Weekly wrote, “Callings, a piece on superstition and then search for meaning, is lyrical, acrobatic and extreme, using ropes and oars to evoke the ocean as the dancers tower in the airy reaches of artificial height.”

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EFFERSONVILLE, NY — This summer Jeffersonville JEMS will celebrate various cultures of the people of Jeffersonville through four international days. The first, focusing on the culture and foods of Turkey, will be held on Saturday, June 18, with festivities beginning at 10 a.m., when the Western Sullivan Public Library, Jeffersonville Branch, will offer a fun two hours exploring the ancient Turkish game of Mangala. Participants will not only learn about the game, but will also make Mangala game boards.

Layla Isis, a belly dancer from New York City who has appeared on international television and stages, and Scott Wilson, a renowned Turkish musician, will be in town to perform and instruct on the art of belly dancing.

At 3:30 p.m. Isis will provide a belly dance workshop for men and women at the Jeffersonville Firehouse. Call Linda at 845/482-3592 for reservations.

At 5:30 p.m., the two will perform on the Main Events Stage demonstrating both belly dancing and Middle Eastern music. Admission fees are $10 for the performance, $15 for the workshop, or $20 for the performance and workshop.

Ted’s Restaurant, which specializes in Turkish cuisine, will offer a special selection of Turkish foods beginning at 4:30 p.m. in the Main Event Stage area. Baklava, chicken souvlaki, borek, stuffed grape leaves and more will be available. Prices will range from $4 to $9.

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Specialized Rehabilitation Programs • Balance, Vestibular and Post-Concussion Rehabilitation • Bariatric Rehabilitation • Early Intervention • Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES) • Hand Therapy & Splinting • Oncology Rehabilitation

In order to better serve our patients, Catskill Regional Medical Center now offers: • Bariatric Rehabilitation • Oncology Rehabilitation • Pulmonary Rehabilitation

• Orthopedic & Sports Rehabilitation • Pediatric Rehabilitation • Pulmonary Rehabilitation • Spine Rehabilitation • Stroke & Neurological Rehabilitation

Harris Campus 68 Harris Bushville Road · Harris, NY 12742 845-794-3300 x2139 Grover M. Hermann Hospital 8881 NYS Route 97 · Callicoon, NY 12723 845-887-5530 x2102

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Groove to the beat at the Kauneonga Block Party Sunday, June 19, rain or shine, from 12 noon to 7 p.m. on Route 55 and Horseshoe Lake Road. The all-day party features live music, kids’ zones, artists and craft vendors, food tastings and a boat regatta.

Come dressed in ‘60s attire, or come as you are and celebrate the beginning of summer and Father’s Day. Area streets will be closed to motor vehicles, so you can stroll at your leisure and taste a wide variety of foods from Bethel’s eclectic restaurants, enjoy a craft beer in the Beer Garden, or sit on the deck at the Fat Lady CafĂŠ and sip a Luv Ya to Peace’s cocktail made with Catskill Distillery Peace Vodka. For dessert, chill out with an ice cream cone at Sticky Fingers. Browse River House which features 14 local artists and River Made Studio, home to TeddyReBear. com. The Bethel Fire Department will open its station house for children’s tours of their fire truck and grill hamburgers and hot dogs. A “Decorate Your Boatâ€? regatta contest in ‘60s style will depart from Payne’s Boats, led by the police boat. There will be a petting zoo in Gazebo Park on Main Street and giant inflatables.. Twitter #KauneongaBlockParty, Facebook. com/KauneongaBlockParty.

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Native American music in Hancock HANCOCK, NY — Hancock will welcome award-winning Native American flute player Nino Reyos and dance troupe TwoShields for one performance only on Friday, June 17, at 7:30 p.m. at the Hancock Town Square.

Hailing from Utah, Reyos is a member of the Laguna Pueblo and Northern Ute Indian Nations and a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. He is a presenter and consultant, musician, composer and crafter of Native American wooden flutes. Together, Reyos and TwoShields Productions celebrate their indigenous culture with audiences around the world. Their music can also be heard on Native American radio stations across the country, and they have performed at two Winter Olympics’ opening ceremonies.

The Upper Delaware River region of New York State is steeped in Native American history, and this familyfriendly event is ideal for children and adults alike to experience authentic indigenous music and visually stunning Native American dress and dance.

This production is part of the 2016 Gateway Cultural Arts Summer Nights Live on The Square performance series. The event is free; bring a chair or blanket. Visit destinationhancock.com or call 607/637-2870.

DINGMANS FALLS, PA — The Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area’s resident artist for 2015/2016, Marie Liu of Milford, will present a series of free public events between June and August. In celebration of the National Park Service (NPS) Centennial, Liu’s work is on display at Kittatinny Point Visitor Center in New Jersey and at Dingmans Falls Visitor Center in PA through the summer.

There will also be two oil painting demonstrations, at which Liu will be available to talk about the painting process or just allow visitors to observe as she works.

The first will be on Saturday, June 18 at Dingmans Falls Visitor Center from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The second will be on Saturday, August 20 at Kittatinny Point Visitor Center from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

On Saturday, July 30 at 12 noon at the Marie Zimmermann House, Liu will discuss the art that was created in and of the region that is now the park, beginning with the Lenape Indians who once inhabited the area. The event will include an exhibit of Liu’s paintings that feature the metalwork of Marie Zimmermann and examples of the work of several artists who currently create art of the region.

For information about Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, visit www.nps.gov/dewa, call 570/4262452 (weekdays), or follow the park on Facebook at www. facebook.com/DelWaterGapNPS.

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Civil War and Revolutionary War soldier re-enactors will be in Orange Square Veterans Park as part of the Art & History in the Park even on Saturday, June 18 in Port Jervis, NY.

Art & History in the Park PORT JERVIS, NY — Port Jervis Tourism, Port Jervis Council for the Arts and Minisink Valley Historical Society invite you to enjoy “Art & History in the Park” on Saturday, June 18 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Artists will show their works in the park honoring the memory of Dorthea Solomon, who founded Port Jervis Council for the Arts, and the late local artist Matilda Grech.

Walk through local historical memorabilia exhibits curated by local historical societies. Talk to Revolutionary War and Civil War soldiers who are looking forward to meeting with you and posing for pictures. Be on the lookout for President Abraham Lincoln, General Grant, Betsy Ross and her flag. Silver Beam, a wet-plate photographer (a Civil War era technique), will also be on hand, and there will be a fashion show of Civil War era clothing. The Broome Street Band will be playing music. The Pike County Historical Society will bring a stagecoach, and Grey-Parker Funeral Home will show its 1867 horsedrawn coach. Also returning this year will be Lee Battery Virginia Light Artillery.

The event is located at Orange Square Veterans Park on Pike and Sussex streets.

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Flamenco meets jazz MILFORD, PA — In late 2014 Rolling Stone magazine named the Juanito Pascual New Flamenco Trio to its short list of top world music albums. Now, 18 months later, the Pascual Trio and singer-dancer Barbara Martinez will perform “Flamenco: Old and New” at the Milford Theatre on Saturday, June 18 at 7 p.m.

Featuring Pascual on guitar, bassist Brad Barrett and Grammy-nominated percussionist Tupac Mantila, the trio colors flamenco with elements of jazz, world music and even rock.

Raised in New York, Martinez began studying flamenco dance and vocals in Spain when she was still a child. She appears often at Sangria 46 and other New York venues. She has performed with top ensembles such as Carlota Santana Flamenco Vivo, and she’s a featured artist in Carolina Loyola-Gar- Barbara Martinez

cia’s documentary “Sobre las Olas: A Story of Flamenco in the U.S.” The theatre is located at 114 E. Catharine St. Tickets cost $20, or $15 when bought in advance via www.kindred spiritsarts.org/#content or in person at Books and Prints at Pear Alley, 220 Broad St., 570/296-4777. Children under 15 will be admitted free.

Concert producer Kindred Spirits Arts Programs is a nonprofit organization of volunteers that has been bringing quality entertainment to area audiences and programs to school students since 2002. For more information visit the website.

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HONESDALE, PA â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The streets of Honesdale will resound with music as the Roots & Rhythm festival returns this Saturday, June 18. There will be music at venues all around downtown starting at 10:30 a.m., running to 1 p.m., with Main Stage acts in Central Park from 1:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re still not ready to stop partying, you can join the Late Night Ramble at The Cooperage, 1030 Main St., with live music from 10 p.m. to midnight.

From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tunes & Tales, featuring Native American Little Bear and singer-guitarist Dave Matsinko, will provide family-friendly entertainment in the courtyard of the Central United Methodist Church at Church and 11th streets, adjacent to the festivalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Food Vendors Row and Central Park.

Downtown bands include Dishonest Fiddlers, Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s His Face, The Rare Form, Teddy Young and the Aces and Mountain Wave. The headiner at the Main Stage in Central Park will be Amy Helm. She will be joined by Sarah Borges and the Broken Singles, the Tall Pines and 2/3 Goat.

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â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Brides in Artâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; ELDRED, NY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The â&#x20AC;&#x153;Brides in Artâ&#x20AC;? exhibit/reception will take place on Saturday, June 25 from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Highland Senior Center. The program will include a community art project, where attendees are invited to paint and sign a portion of a large canvasâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;no art experience necessary. The art piece will be donated to the senior center. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The month of June derives its name from Juno, the Roman goddess of marriage,â&#x20AC;? notes Ari Mir-Pontier of the Barryville Area Arts Association. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was thought that couples who married in June would be blessed with prosperity and happiness.â&#x20AC;? So the Barryville Area Arts Association, the Forestburgh Playhouse and several local artists have joined forces to create a bride-themed art exhibit.

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UpFront holds artistsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; reception MILFORD, PA â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The UpFront Exhibition Space will hold its summer artistsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; reception on Saturday, June 18, from 6 to 9 p.m. On exhibit will be the work of Michael Indorato of Asbury Park, NJ. He is a mostly self-taught painter with a zeal for harnessing his inner emotional states to create deeply personal works of art. He is currently featured as one of the 50 Top Emerging Artists in Art Business News and has work in private collections around the world.

Other artists in the show include Kenneth Agnello, Valerie Fitzmaurice, Debbie Gioello, Carlo Jacobsen, Nancy Kaericher, Michael Marcino, Josh Mayfield, Joe Petrosi and Billy Stephens.

UpFront will present live music by Walt Edwards along with complimentary food and refreshments. This show will run through July 24. For more information visit â&#x20AC;&#x153;UpFront Exhibition Spaceâ&#x20AC;? on Facebook or www.upfrontexhibitionspace.com, or call Gordon Graff or Debbie Raia at 845/754-5000.

Summer solstice shamanic circle EQUINUNK, PA â&#x20AC;&#x201D; There will be a summer solstice shamanic circle and celebration at the blessing of the full moon and the longest day on Sunday, June 19 at Angels and Animals Studio, 24 Shank Rd. The event starts at 12 noon; journeying begins at 2:30 p.m. Participants are advised to bring a picnic, water shoes and bathing suit. You can also bring drums, rattles and offerings for the ceremony. Beginners are welcome.

You can sit by the waterfalls, dip your feet in the cool water, swim in the frigid pool, walk the labyrinth and meditate in the woods. The journey will focus on the transformative gifts of water, flowing with the changes of nature, deepening connection to the changes, and clarifying intentions. RSVP to 570/224-8210.

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Harmony Presents comedy and R&B HAWLEY, PA â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Three comedians from New York City will be featured by Harmony Presents on Friday, June 17 at the Silk Mill, 8 Silk Mill Dr. The comedians are Joe Larson, Greg Cartin and Linette Palladino.

The headliner will be Larson, a comedian who has been seen on â&#x20AC;&#x153;Babies Behaving Badlyâ&#x20AC;? on Discover Family as well as Gotham Comedy Live, NBCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Got Talentâ&#x20AC;? and other TV venues. Cartin is a stand-up comedian and improviser who spent over 10 years of his professional career in retail banking, enabling him to cultivate his dementia to perfection. The host for the night is Linette Palladino. Born and raised in New Jersey, she decided to join ROTC during the height of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars because serving her country seemed way more appealing than dying under the weight of dream-crushing student loans.

Saturdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s show will feature R&B-soul band, The Rooks. Their EP releases, as well as hard-hitting performances at Irving Plaza, Mercury Lounge and Brooklyn Bowl, and highly successful residencies at Arleneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Grocery and Pianos NYC (second highest grossing residency in venue history) have earned them acclaim.

Both shows start at 8 p.m. Tickets for Friday cost from $15 to $18. Tickets for Saturday cost from $19 to $22. They 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.

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Bears get ready for primping MILFORD, PA — Black Bear Film Festival (BBFF) Artful Bear coordinator Tim Moreland, left, is seen here with bear wrangler Jay Lozada and Artful Bear artist Joe Petrosi. All were attendees at a “Bear Nekked Brunch,” which took place on Sunday, June 5. At the brunch, the 2016 artists picked up the bear forms that they will be decorating for the film festival’s annual Artful Bears fundraiser. The bears will reappear in Milford in full regalia, and with full fanfare at The Artful Bear Community Picnic, on August 13, from 3 to 5 p.m.

The festival itself will take place from October 14 to 16.

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ULLIVAN COUNTY, NY — Nico Castel, coach for the Delaware Valley Opera Company (DVO) from 2011 until his death in May of 2015 and husband of the company’s artistic director Carol Castel, is to be commemorated in three programs. Prior to his work at the DVO, Castel had a long and distinguished career in opera, including being a supporting tenor and staff diction coach at the Metropolitan Opera. Nico’s wife Carol is coordinating the efforts.

A PayPal account has been established to collect funds for memorial contributions to three organizations: the Santa Fe Opera (SFO), the National Opera Center (NOC) and OperaNUOVA’s Nico Castel Emerging Artists Scholarship Endowment Fund.

The contribution to Santa Fe Opera will result in a large paving stone, in Nico’s memory, in Santa Fe Opera’s new walkway.

Contributed photo Nico began his career at Santa Fe Nico Castel in 1958, in the second season of the SFO. The company was very close to his heart, and he worked there off and on through the 2006 season.

The contribution to the National Opera Center (NOC) will result in an engraved plaque on the contributors’ wall in the main lobby of the NOC. As an organization devoted to the betterment and continuation of opera, it is a fitting place to memorialize Nico’s life work.

In 1999, Nico was one of the founders of OperaNUOVA, an extraordinary opera apprentice program in Edmonton, Alberta. Under the leadership of founder and director Kim Mattice Wanat, this program has become the premier young artist program in Canada. Nico’s influence on the quality and culture of this organization is at the center of its success. At his death, the board of directors named their newly established endowment fund in Nico’s memory. The Fund’s goal is $20,000.

To donate, visit https://www.paypal.me/CarolCastel

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People-watching 101 I

’ve always liked people-watching.

Even as a kid, I would often sit back and watch them go by, talking amongst themselves, unaware that anyone else was looking. Little wonder then, that I discovered a way to do so in my professional life, from behind the lens, observing the world around me and talking about the people later on from the safety and comfort of my office chair.

Naturally, my experience of events occurring in the Upper Delaware River region is skewed by the mere fact that I’m seeing the world through a different perspective, and I often find myself getting lost in the people, rather than the feature in focus. Oh, sure, if I’m at a parade I want to snap photos of the floats and marching bands, but it’s the people on the sidelines who continue to fascinate and draw my attention away from the main event.

This last weekend was no exception, as one of my favorite annual cavalcades took place in Livingston Manor, NY. “Something fishy” once again emerged in the form of the 13th annual ridiculously creative and entertaining Trout Parade, which is co-sponsored by Catskill Art Society (CAS) and the Livingston Manor Chamber of Commerce. The theme of the parade, touted as “Sullivan County’s foremost art parade,” changes yearly. This year’s tribute to pirates encouraged even casual observers to get in on the fun and don eye patches, carry swords and swashbuckle their way through town with parrots on their shoulders as cries of “avast ye matey” could be heard echoing down the street. Parades such as this are a dream come true for photographers, and I joined in on the fun, getting up close and personal, shouting above the applause to get the attention of those tossing beads to the crowd in order to get a good shot. To view all of the pics and share with your friends, visit www.Facebook.com/theriv erreporter and tag your pals. It’s the Mardis Gras of the Catskills, and ain’t we got fun.

When it comes to people-watching, there is nothing like a music festival, and the Mothership (www.mysteryland.us) landed in Bethel, NY last Friday for the third year in a row. Mysteryland dates back to 1993 and is now “the world’s longest running electronic music, culture and art festival.” The three-day non-stop action began as tens of thousands made their way to Sullivan County. As many as 10,000 set up camp on the grounds of Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, prepared to dance the night away (literally), while dressed outlandishly, making pho-

Authentic in every detail, Yulan, NY’s George Kane knows how to get his pirate on at the Trout Parade in Livingston Manor, NY. TRR photos by Jonathan Charles Fox

This year’s Trout Parade theme was a tribute to pirates, and the entertainment went all out for the 13th annual cavalcade.

Sullivan County Historian John Conway was this year’s Grand Marshall of the Livingston Manor Trout Parade. He marched down Main Street with The Delaware Company’s Debra Conway and Preston, the “rum-swilling privateer.”

Museum Director Wade Lawrence, second from left, enjoyed peoplewatching from the comfort of a posh tent during the festivities taking place at Mysteryland USA held on the grounds of Bethel Woods Center for the Arts.

“Anything goes” is the dress code for Mysteryland USA.

Heralded as a music, art and culture festival, Mysteryland provided plenty of photo-ops throughout the grounds during the three-day event.

tographers like myself do a happy dance, too. Those not lucky enough to secure camping on the grounds found lodging elsewhere and helped infuse dollars into the surrounding countryside, purchasing food, adult beverages and (I suspect) a sweatshirt or two, as the weather was less than cooperative for late-night revelers wearing tutus and feather headdresses.

You heard me. I’m unsure whether the projected 50,000 actually showed up, but there were mobs of kids from all over the world having the time of their lives, while shivering in their skimpy outfits, more than happy to “smile for the camera” as they made their way to the various music stages built on-site specifically for Mysteryland.

I’ve attended the previous two events here, and my expectations were high for

photo-ops, so I was a little disappointed that there were re-treads from last year.

The main stage was new, but the giant boat was not, albeit altered. Once again, gargantuan floor lamps lined the walkways, carnival rides swung through the air and bird cages hung from the trees.

But for the hundreds of dollars these kids shell out, I expected more. Everything seemed scaled back this year, including the (argh) press parking, and having heard that the organization was restructuring their finances… well… (IMHO) it showed.

Since the music itself is not designed for the over 50 crowd, it was once again the people who drew my attention, although I enjoyed what I heard, even from more than a few miles away. I didn’t stay for the fireworks, but they woke me up at 1

a.m. as I lay in my warm bed, thinking about the sights and sounds that stimulate the imagination, looking forward to perusing the photos (see them all on our Facebook page), hoping that I managed to get some good shots of the revelers. It’s the kids whom I focused on, rather than the music, as I walked miles during the festival, stopping every few feet, for there is an opportunity strolling by at any given moment. And from my observations, these are well-mannered kids, out for a good time. Personally, I have never seen any trouble brewing, and it’s still a mystery to me why anyone would object to these kids playing in our own backyard.

I don’t know if they’ll be back, but I hope they do return, if for nothing else than the golden opportunity to watch.

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WHERE AND WHEN Thurs., Jun. 16 Blood drive

PORT JERVIS — Port Jervis Free Library in partnership with the New York Blood Center hosts a blood drive in the library’s Community Room, 1-7pm. Walk-in donors are welcome.

845/856-7313.

Alzheimer’s music social

MONTICELLO — People with middlestage Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia are invited to get out, socialize and enjoy free interactive musical fun with certified music therapist Melinda Burgard, on the third Thursday every month. This music social is free, but preregistration is required.

Call 800/272-3900 with questions or to RSVP.

Third Thursday Evening Mixer

ROCK HILL — Sullivan County Chamber of Commerce holds its Third Thursday Evening Mixer at Bernie’s Holiday Restaurant, 277 Rock Hill Dr., 5:30-7pm.

Sponsor: Easter Seals NY/Project Excel.

Free for Chamber members, $10 for nonmembers. Call 845/791-4200 or email office@catskills.com.

Fri., Jun. 17 AuthorFest 2016

HAWLEY — Dinner at The Settlers Inn for AuthorFest. Keynote speaker Suzanne Fisher Staples. $50 per person.

Comedy Night at Harmony Presents

HAWLEY — Comedy Night at Harmony Presents in the Silk Mill, 8pm. Joe Larson, an NYC-based comedian and father of two, is the headliner. Greg Cartin, an NYC-based stand-up comedian and improviser, spent over 10 years of his professional career in retail banking. Tickets: $15 advance, $18 general.

570/588-8077.

Free computer support

JEFFERSONVILLE — Free computer support every Friday at the Jeffersonville Branch of Western Sullivan Public Library, 10am-2pm.

‘Harvey’

SOUTH FALLSBURG — Sullivan County Dramatic Workshop presents “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? 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.

Sat., Jun. 18 Art & History in the Park

PORT JERVIS — Port Jervis Tourism, 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. Free, all-day event at Hawley Silk Mill. Morning workshops, 9:30-11:45am for authors and aspiring authors; afternoon meet-andgreet with authors 12noon-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 the wish list (complete list at www.beachlakeumc.com), or a monetary donation. 570/729-7011.

Barryville Farmers’ Market

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

Book sale

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

Community shred day

NARROWSBURG — Community shred day at Tusten Town Hall, 9:30am12:30pm. 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 South Fallsburg Senior Center, 9am-4pm. Arrive at 8:45am, no walk-ins.

Fee is $20 for AARP members; $25 for nonmembers. 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 perform “Flamenco: Old and New” at the Milford Theatre, 7:30pm.

Trio blends 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 — Sullivan County Dramatic Workshop presents “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? Buy tickets at scdw. net. 845/436-5336.

International Days: Turkey

JEFFERSONVILLE — The Jeffersonville JEMS hosts “International Days” focusing on the country of Turkey. Belly dancing workshop with Layla Isis, 3:30pm at 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

Tom Pacheco benefit concert

NARROWSBURG — The Friends of Maris Hearn present Tom Pacheco at the Tusten Theatre. Doors open 7pm, show starts 7:30. Special guest Angelbeth opens the show. The concert benefits 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 have spent the last four years making noise across New York City and the greater Northeast.

Tickets: $19 advance, $22 general admission. 570/588-8077.

White-tail deer at Lacawac

LAKE ARIEL — “Living with Whitetail Deer: The truth about Lyme Disease” at Lacawac Sanctuary, 9am3pm. Outdoor writer/environmental consultant Ron Tussel answers your questions about deer biology, management strategies and chronic wasting disease. Lunch is provided. Cost: $15 general admission, $10 members.

570/689-9494.

UpFront artists’ reception

PORT JERVIS — UpFront Exhibition Space holds its summer Artist’s Reception, 6-9pm. Featuring the work of Michael Indorato and many other artists.

845/754-5000.

Sun., Jun. 19 Blues, Brews & BBQ

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 and samples of local craft brews from a featured local brewery. Cost $32.50. Reservations are recommended. 570/226-1337.

‘Harvey’

SOUTH FALLSBURG — Sullivan County Dramatic Workshop presents “Harvey” at the Rivoli Theatre, 2pm. Elwood P. Dowd has an imaginary friend that only he can see… or can others also see him?

Buy tickets at scdw.net. 845/436-5336.

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, 1131 South Rd. Sponsor: Basha Kill Area Association. thebasha.org.

KAUNEONGA LAKE — Kauneonga Block Party at Route 55 & Horseshoe Lake Road, 12noon-7pm. Kauneonga Lake businesses host 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.

Music night

Pancake breakfast

PHILLIPSPORT — Music night at Phillipsport Community Center, 657 Red Hill Rd., 7-9pm. Eric Aweh, classically trained saxophonist, accompanied by pianist Emily McConnell. Kurt Henry Band with varied original repertoire influenced by jazz, Caribbean, English traditional and American roots. Suggested $2 at door; food available for purchase.

People and Places in a Gilded Age

GLEN SPEY — Lumberland Museum presents “People and Places in a Gilded Age”—lecture, memorabilia and photos at Lumberland Town Hall, 1054 Proctor Rd., 11am. 845/856-6372.

Pop-up stilt show

ELDRED — NACL Theatre presents The Carpetbag Brigade, an international stilt theatre company in a special pop-up stilt show, 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.

Rock Hill Farmers’ Market

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

Kauneonga block party

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 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 for directions.

Summer solstice shamanic circle

EQUINUNK — Summer solstice shamanic circle and celebration of the longest day at Angels and Animals Studio, 24 Shank Rd., 12noon. Bring picnic, water shoes, bathing suit, laughter and song. RSVP 570/224-8210.

Mon., Jun. 20 Free computer support

CALLICOON — Free computer support every Monday at the Delaware Free Branch of Western Sullivan Public Library, 1-5pm.

‘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.

Tues., Jun. 21 Free DIY solar workshop

HONESDALE — SEEDS (Sustainable Energy Education & Development Support) two-night Do-it-Yourself solar workshop at Wayne Conservation District, at Park Street Complex, 648 Park St., 7-9pm. Free. Registration required.

Email registration@seedsgroup.net or 570/245–1256.

‘Look Good, Feel Better’

HARRIS — Catskill Regional Medical Center’s Cancer Care Services, in conjunction with the American Cancer Society, hosts a free “Look Good, Feel Better” program at Catskill Regional Medical Center, 68 Harris-Bushville Rd., 3pm.

Registration required. 888/227-2345.

‘Unearth Your Inner Artist’ for children (ages 9-12)

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. Members: $20.

Wed., Jun. 22 Class at Hurleyville Maker’s Lab

HURLEYVILLE — Introduction to the Laser Cutter at Hurleyville Maker’s Lab, 6pm. Learn how this versatile piece of equipment works and how to get started on a cool project. 845/707-8564.

Free computer support

NARROWSBURG — Free computer support every Wednesday at the TustenCochecton Branch of Western Sullivan Public Library, 4-8pm.

Free DIY solar workshop

Sat., Jun. 25 50/50 Bingo

WAYMART — 50/50 Bingo for Billy’s New Hope Barn at the Masonic Lodge, 136 South St., 1-4pm. Doors open 12:30pm.

Free admission. Proceeds benefit Billy’s New Hope Barn, a local farm animal rescue outside of Honesdale, giving a forever home to abused and neglected farm animals. 570/253-2510.

Barryville Farmers’ Market

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

CAS opening reception

LIVINGSTON MANOR — 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 Art Center, 48 Main St. Artist talk 3pm; reception 4-6pm. On display through July 24.

845/436-4227.

Chicken BBQ fundraiser

LORDS VALLEY — Blooming Grove Fire Hall, 484 Rte. 739, 1-7pm. Cost at the door: adults $13, 10 & under $5, 3 & under free. In advance: adults $11, 10 & under $4, 3 & under free. Menu: 1/2 chicken, corn on the cob, cole slaw, baked beans, dessert, beverages. Beer available. Eat in or take out. 570/775-7355.

Exhibit opening: ‘Brides in Art’

ELDRED — Barryville Area Arts Association, Forestburgh Playhouse and several local artists present “Brides in Art” at Highland Senior Center, 3–5pm.

Community art project where attendees paint a portion of a large canvas, which will be donated to the senior center.

Lacawac’s ‘Amazing GeoRace!’

LAKE ARIEL — “Amazing GeoRace!” at Lacawac Sanctuary, 9am11am. Geocachers’ adventure: solving puzzles, finding hidden containers and earning points, all 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.

Laney Jones and the Spirits

HONESDALE — SEEDS (Sustainable Energy Education & Development Support) second night of two-night Doit-Yourself solar workshop at Wayne Conservation District, at Park Street Complex, 648 Park St., 7-9pm. Free.

Registration required. Email registration@seedsgroup.net or 570/245–1256.

HAWLEY — Laney Jones and the Spirits at Harmony Presents, 8pm. Since picking up the banjo, this young songwriter and bandleader went from playing rural Florida watering holes to performing on PBS alongside Alison Krauss and licensing music for the likes of Disney Pixar.

Tickets: $19 advance, $22 general admission. 570/588-8077.

Thurs., Jun. 23

Magical History Tour

Libations & Creations: Paint Your Pet

HAWLEY — Paint your pet party at Harmony Presents, 7pm. Your pet will be pre-sketched on canvas based on photos you send in. Cost: $56. Register by June 19. 570/588-8077.

Fri., Jun. 24 Free computer support

JEFFERSONVILLE — Free computer support every Friday at Jeffersonville Branch of Western Sullivan Public Library, 10am-2pm.

Pork roast dinner

WURTSBORO — Pork roast dinner at American Legion Post 1266, 92 Pine St., 4:30pm. Cost: $10. By reservation only.

845/888-4958.

Rummage sale

DAMASCUS — Annual rummage sale at Damascus Manor United Methodist Church, Route 371, 9am-2pm each day.

Sponsored by United Methodist Women.

Lunch available. 570/224-4217.

Summer reading kick-off party

MONTICELLO — Summer reading program starts with a party. Themed competition: Kids VS. Parents at Ethelbert B. Crawford Public Library, 4:30-6pm. Sign up for summer reading, learn about additional summer programs, enjoy a few snacks and play games. 845/794-4660 ext. 8.

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 — Pike County Public Library hosts annual Lawn and Book Sale at 119 E. Harford St., 10am-3pm. Book sale continues Sunday, June 26, 12noon4pm. www.PCPL.org.

Pistol permit pre-licensing course

KAUNEONGA LAKE — The Adult and Continuing Education Program at Sullivan BOCES offers 4-hour Pistol Permit Pre-Licensing Course at Kauneonga Lake Fire Hall, 9:30am-1:30pm. Cost: $80. 845/295-4915.

Rock Hill Farmers’ Market

Tricky tray

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

Sun., Jun. 26 Blues, Brews & BBQ

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 and samples of local craft brews from a featured local brewery. Cost $32.50. Reservations are recommended. 570/226-1337.

Book talk by Frances Brown

HURLEYVILLE — Writing under the pseudonym Claire Gem, Middletown native Frances Brown, now of Webster, Massachusetts, will present a book talk and signing of her award-winning, romantic suspense novel “Hearts Unloched” at The Sullivan County Historical Society’s Museum, 2-4pm.

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 costs $200; scholarships are available for Wayne County students.

Fire department breakfast

HAWLEY — Central Volunteer Fire Department’s Sunday breakfast, 8-11am.

Adults $7, children 8 and under $3.50.

Pancake breakfast

LIVINGSTON MANOR — Pancake breakfast at the Masonic Lodge, 94 Main St., 7-11am. Adults $7, child (5-12) $5.

Benefits Sullivan-St. Tammany Chapter #298 Order of Eastern Star.

Prayer group

HONESDALE — The St. Padre Pio prayer group will meet at St. Mary Magdalen Church, 416 Church St., 2pm. Fr. William JP Langan will lead the prayer, followed by the recitation of the rosary.

Scavenger hunt motorcycle ride

CALLICOON — O’Toole’s Harley-Davidson presents the third annual scavenger hunt motorcycle ride to benefit Ride 2Survive of Sullivan County. Registration and kick stands up at the Villa Roma, 9-10:30am. Fee: $20 per rider, $15 per passenger or non-rider. Pre-register, 845/888-2426.

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

CALLICOON — Free computer support every Monday at the Delaware Free Branch of Western Sullivan Public Library, 1-5pm.

Wed., Jun. 29 Class at Hurleyville Maker’s Lab

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

HURLEYVILLE — Introduction to the CNC Router at Hurleyville maker’s Lab, 6pm. Learn how to design and cut out your project on this powerful robotic machine.

Rummage sale

NARROWSBURG — Free Computer Support every Wednesday at the TustenCochecton Branch of the Western Sullivan Public Library, 4-8pm.

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.

Free computer support

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Service Directory

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

Air Conditioning

Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning

Exterminating

Plumbing & Heating

Storage

RON LENZ HEATING & A/C INC.

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

BARRYVILLE EXTERMINATING SERVICE

GS PLUMBING & HEATING

RILEYVILLE MINI STORAGE

Contractor

Gutters

LEWIS MECKLE CONSTRUCTION CORP.

BOB’S SEAMLESS GUTTERS

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

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

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

PHILIP FARMILOE, ARCHITECT, AIA

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

Auto Body B&R COLLISION CORP.

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

Automotive D & R AUTO REPAIR

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SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS

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

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

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

Electrical AMERICAN ELECTRIC, LLC

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

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

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

845-557-8881 Nights 570-559-7696 or 7668

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

SONNY'S SERVICE CENTER

NARROWSBURG ELECTRIC

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

Complete Diagnostic Check.

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Blacktopping ESSELMAN PAVING

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Builder JMR CONSTRUCTION COMPANY

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TED KILLE

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

845-887-4708

JS ELECTRIC

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

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

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

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

Heating CENTRAL BOILER E-CLASSIC

Outdoor wood furnace CLEANER and GREENER EPA Qualified CALL TODAY!

HALLORAN FARM 845-482-5208

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Landscaping BRADY STONE & LANDSCAPING LLC

Roofing STRAIT LINE ROOFING

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

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

Painter B&L HOME INTERIOR

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

Equipment & Tool Repair

Plumbing & Heating BUSELLI PLUMBING, HEATING & ELECTRIC New Construction, Renovation, Service Water Heaters, Boilers, Well Pumps Solar Installs • 570-729-7791

Stoves WOOD & COAL STOVES

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Swimming Pools CLEAR-RITE POOLS & SPAS, INC.

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

ROOFING, SIDING SPECIALIST

Tree Service

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Sand & Gravel

Septic Service

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

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

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

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

CREATIVE EARTH LANDSCAPING

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

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

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

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

Prime Wall Covering & Painting

ELDRED EQUIPMENT SERVICE & SUPPLY

PIERPONT HEATING & PLUMBING

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

MARSHALL MACHINERY, INC.

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

VALLEY SAND & GRAVEL

Rt. 652, Honesdale, PA • 570-251-9818

ESSELMAN SEWER & DRAIN SERVICE

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KOBERLEIN SEPTIC CLEANING

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

845-252-6672 • 570-729-7936

SULLIVAN COUNTY SEPTIC SERVICE

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

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

BLACK OAK TREE SERVICE

Tree removal, trimming.

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

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

GAEBEL’S TREE SERVICE

Free Estimates • 845-482-4965

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

RTS TRUCK CENTER, INC 570-729-7636

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

Shohola, PA • 570-559-7596

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

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

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

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

Bethany Village is now accepting applications for Resident Care Managers. Positions available are parttime evening shift, part-time day shift, part-time12:30pm to 9:00pm and weekends 11:30am to 8:00pm.

Part-time Dishwashers and Cooks, Activity Assistant, LPN Charge Nurse for evening shift. Interested candidates may apply in person at 150 Noble Lane, Bethany, PA between the hours of 9am-5pm or call 570-251-3463. Bethany Village is an equal opportunity employer.

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

Misc. For Sale SAWMILLS from only $4397.00- MAKE & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmillCut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship! FREE Info/DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com 1-800-578-1363 Ext.300N SAWMILLS from only $4397.00- MAKE & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmillCut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship! FREE Info/DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com 1-800-578-1363 Ext.300N

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357 HAMILTON AVENUE EQUITIES LLC. Art. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 05/20/16. Office: Sullivan County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, 51 Redwood Lane, Swan Lake, NY 12783. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

NOTICE OF FORMATION of limited liability company (LLC). Name: PREMIUM CAPITAL LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 5/24/2016. 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 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 Velvet Snowflake LLC. Articles of Organization filed with New York Secretary of State (“SSNY”) on 6/8/2016. Office location: Sullivan County.

SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail process to: Jeremy Kaufman, P.O. Box 262, Rock Hill, NY 12775. Purpose: Any lawful activity.

Health

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Legal Notice

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

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

IF YOU USED THE BLOOD THINNER XARELTO and suffered internal bleeding, hemorrhaging, required hospitalization or a loved one died while taking Xarelto between 2011 and the present btime, you may be entitled to compensation. Call Attorney Charles H. Johnson 1-800-535-5727

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

Dry Round Bales Good Quality Grass Hay Net Wrapped Approx 700lbs each Will Load 570-798-2868

Boat Mechanic FT/PT Swinging Bridge Marina 845-701-6580

Employment Education Onteora Central School District is seeking the following positions: Various Coaching positions, Network Support Specialist, Director of Athletics, PE, Health and Dean of Students Go to www.onteora.k12. ny.us/positions to see more information and to apply.

White Mills Pet Shop on Route 6 Complete line of pets, fish and supplies School & Camp Discounts - Monthly Specials

570-253-0520

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 TOWN OF LUMBERLAND MUNICIPAL BLDG., SENIOR CENTER & RECORDS ROOM DOORS REPLACEMENT PROJECT BID The Town of Lumberland is actively seeking bids for the Municipal Bldg., Senior Center & Records Room Doors replacement. This project is subject to New York State Prevailing Wage requirements.

Specifications are available at the Town Clerk’s Office, 1054 Proctor Road, Glen Spey, N.Y. or by calling (845) 856-8600 Ext. #1210. Bids must be submitted no later than Friday, July 1, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. in the Town Clerk’s Office, with a bid opening at that time. A bid award will be on Wednesday, July 6, 2016 at 7 p.m. at the Town Hall, 1052 Proctor Road, Glen Spey, N.Y. 12737. All bids must include a signed Non-Collusion form. The Town Board reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids. By Order of the Town Board Town of Lumberland Virginia V. Horn, Town

Legal Notice

Legal Notice

Clerk June 9, 2016

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.

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.

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.

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.

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Name: 278 Mitchell Pond Estate LLC Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York on 05/05/2016 Office Location: Sullivan County SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 110 Bank Street, #5H, New York, NY 10014 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.

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.

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.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a PUBLIC HEARING of the Planning Board of the Town of Tusten , Sullivan County, New York will be held at the Tusten Town Hall, in said town on the 20th day of June 2016, at 7:10 PM, or as soon thereafter as the matter can be heard that day, on the application of: John Gleeber, Crawford / Hankins Road, Narrowsburg, for a special use permit, further identified as Tax Map Section 23-1-3.3 under the Zoning Law of the Town of Tusten.

Notice of Formation of a Limited Liability Company (LLC). The name of the LLC is: FA-ST Holdings, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) office on: 4/15/16. The County in which the Office is to be located: Sullivan. The SSNY is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

The address to which the SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC is: PO Box 19, Callicoon, NY 12723. Purpose: any lawful activity.

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.

Notice of Formation of a Limited Liability Company The name of the limited liability company is: UPSTATE LOCATIONS, LLC Articles of Organization were filed with the New York Secretary of State’s office on : 1/28/16 The County in which the Office is to be located: SULLIVAN COUNTY. The New York Secretary of State is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The address to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC is : 39 DEEP HOLLOW HILL ROAD NARROWSBURG NY 12764 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

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.

LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given, pursuant to Section § 4-122 State of New York, that at the Primary Election to be held on Tuesday, June 28, 2016, Polling places will be open from 12:00 NOON until 9:00 PM; PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the following offices may be lawfully voted for, to wit: TO ALL DEMOCRATIC ELECTORS of SULLIVAN COUNTY REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS, 19th DIST (vote for one) Will Yandik 269 Schneider Rd Hudson, NY 12534 Zephyr Teachout 10 Honey Ln Dover Plains, NY 12522 TO ALL REPUBLICAN ELECTORS of SULLIVAN COUNTY REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS, 19th DIST (vote for one) Andrew Heaney 2 Bontecou Rd Millbrook, NY 12545 John J Faso 14 Sylvester St Kinderhook, NY 12106 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.

SIMPY BETTER SOLUTIONS LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 5/26/15. Office in Sullivan Co. SSNY

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MOVING SALE

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Saturday, June 18, 2016 Come see Visit www.stormvilleairportÁeamarket.com what 9:00 am to 3:00 pm over 400 Rain or Shine families have to sell 428 Rt. 216, Stormville, NY Saturday, July 2nd and Sunday July 3rd, 9AM 3PM, is the Cochecton Center Community Center, Tag Sale Fund Raiser. The CCCC is located on Rt 52, 5 miles east of Narrowsburg, NY (It’s the white church by Heinle’s General Store) Donations are being accepted June 21 - 22, 6 - 8 PM. Please no clothing or electrical items. Contact Sharon Umnik 845-252-7463 or smumnik@hotmail.com if questions.

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The Yard Sale Store is pleased to announce that WE ARE OPEN! Friday, 2:00pm - 6:00pm. Saturday, 11:00am 4:00pm. Sunday, 12:00pm - 4:00pm. 1,000’s of books, $1 each! DVD movies, $2 each or 3 for $5, sterling silver jewelry, vintage clothing, electronics and brick-a-brack.

Main Street, Narrowsburg, opposite River Reporter. TheYardSaleStore@aol.com

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design. Agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to The LLC 22 Olympic Ln Liberty, NY 12747. Purpose: Any lawful activity.

may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Richard N Dalton, 54 Tusten Farm Ln., Narrowsburg, NY 12764. General purpose.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a PUBLIC HEARING of the Planning Board of the Town of Tusten , Sullivan County, New York will be held at the Tusten Town Hall, in said town on the 20th day of June 2016, at 7:20 PM, or as soon thereafter as the matter can be heard that day, on the application of: Philip and Patricia South, 20 5th Street, Narrowsburg, for a special use permit, further identified as Tax Map Section 9-10-10.1 under the Zoning Law of the Town of Tusten.

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 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.

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

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

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

3PEA Properties LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 2/22/16. Office location: Sullivan. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Richard N Dalton, 54 Tusten Farm Ln., Narrowsburg, NY 12764. General purpose.

3PEA Properties Fund I LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 2/22/16. Office location: Sullivan. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC

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, July 22, 2016 at which time the bids will be publicly opened and read.

1. New Jail Construction Project (B16-35) There will be a Pre-Bid Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, June 28, 2016 at 11:00 AM, in the Sullivan County Legislative Hearing Room, 2nd Floor, Sullivan County Government Center, 100 North Street, Monticello, New York 12701. All interested Bidders MUST contact Kathy Jones, Director, Department of Purchasing and Central Services, 845-807-0515, to confirm attendance for the meeting.

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A bidder may request documents to be mailed, provided that the prospective bidder assumes all responsibility for all costs associated with mailing, overnight or otherwise.

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INGMANS FERRY, PA — The Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC) at 538 Emery Rd. will offer a pond paddle on Saturday, June 18 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. The paddle is free and beginners are welcome; you will be taught everything you need to know. Dress appropriately—you may get wet. Spaces are limited; call to reserve a boat! Funding for this program provided by the William Penn Foundation.

On Sunday, June 19 from 1 to 3 p.m., there will be a Pond Explorers program at which participants will explore the ponds with nets and buckets. They will collect fish, macro-invertebrates, amphibians and anything else they find for up-close study. Wear boots and plan on getting a little wet and muddy. Registration is required, and the cost is $5 per person. For more information call 570/828-2319.

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Join the Delaware Highlands Conservancy on Saturday, June 25th for a Native Plants Walk at the Upper Delaware BioBlitz in Tusten, NY.

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USTEN, NY — Join the Delaware Highlands Conservancy for a Native Plants Walk on Saturday, June 25, at the Upper Delaware BioBlitz in Tusten, NY from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. Renowned author and botanist Dr. Ann Rhoads will lead the walk and answer your questions about native plants and their habitats.

Rhoads’ books include “The Plants of Pennsylvania,” “The Vascular Flora of Pennsylvania,” “Trees of Pennsylvania,” and most recently, “Aquatic Plants of Pennsylvania.” She recently retired as the director of botany for the Morris Arboretum and taught Botany at the University of Pennsylvania.

This walk is free and open to the public, but prior registration is required. To reserve your space and receive directions, please call the Delaware Highlands Conservancy office at 570/226-3164 or 845/5831010 or email info@delawarehighlands. org. Wear sturdy footwear and dress for the weather.

The Native Plants Walk is one of the many activities taking place during the Upper Delaware BioBlitz, an event where biology experts and volunteers gather to collect, identify, and catalogue every living thing on a demarcated property during a 24-hour period. Learn more at www. upperdelawarebioblitz.com.

AKE ARIEL, PA — Spend a day exploring drawing techniques and unique habitats at Lacawac Sanctuary with resident artist Heidi Van Leuven. Novice artists will learn the basics of drawing with graphite and colored pencils in a fun, safe and stress-free environment.

The series kicks off on Monday, June 20 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for children ages five to eight, and on Tuesday, June 21 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for children ages nine to 12.

They’ll go on a sketching scavenger hunt while learning about different types of trees and plants. Adults close the series on Saturday, July 9 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The adult class is geared toward novices, but welcomes artists at any level to take their skills outside.

The cost is $25 per person, or $20 when you present your Lacawac membership card. Wear sturdy footwear and bring a packed lunch. Prepare to spend most of the day outdoors. Seating is limited and preregistration is required. Call 570/6899494, email info@lacawac.org or visit www.lacawac.org.

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‘Dump Your Water’ to fight Zika

ULLIVAN COUNTY, NY — Sullivan County Public Health Services has instituted a “Dump Your Water” campaign, encouraging residents to dump out any standing water on their properties every Wednesday in an effort to reduce the number of mosquitoes potentially carrying Zika virus and other mosquito borne illnesses.

Dump, clean, scrub or throw out items that hold water such as buckets, planters, tires, kiddy pools, flower pots and trash containers.

If you can’t dump your standing water, use a mosquito dunk (larvicide) kit, available for free by calling the New York State Department of Health at 888/364-4723 or the Sullivan County Public Health services at 845/292-5910, ext. 0.

SOUNDINGS: taking the pulse of the Upper Delaware Watershed High gage mark, feet 6/8 6/9 6/10 6/11 6/12 6/13 6/14

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Reservoir levels June 14, 2016 Cannonsville: 94.8% Pepacton: 97.1% Neversink: 97.4% Total: 96.8% Normal Total: 96.9% Total in 2015: 95.4%

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BioBlitz from behind the lens

n 2013, the first Upper Delaware BioBlitz launched an ongoing effort to catalogue as many species as possible throughout the watershed. This year’s event returns to the 2014 site at the Ten Mile River Scout Camp in the Town of Tusten, New York. For the first time, the public will have the opportunity to interact with four regional photographers known for their focus on nature.

I am one of them, along with fellow River Talk columnist Scott Rando and photographers David B. Soete and Roy Morsch. From 10 a.m to 11 a.m. on June 25, each of us will share some favorite images of nature during 10-minute talks, followed by guided field walks lasting approximately 45 minutes. Participants are encouraged to bring cameras of all types or to simply tag along.

My walk will focus on using a smartphone to capture artful images of nature for sharing on various social media platforms, as I’ve done for the past three years in my WonderWatch series (www.heronseye.com/wonderwatch-2016).

Each of the other photographers will share his unique perspective. Scott Rando has been interested in photography since

he was a teenager, but started focusing on wildlife photography after retiring from a long-time engineering profession. His background in science and photography came together when he got involved with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s eagle research project. His photographs have been used by several state and federal agencies, as well as printed in magazines.

David B. Soete is the retired senior resource specialist formerly with the Upper Delaware Council (UDC), a non-profit oversight organization responsible for the implementation of the River Management Plan for the Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River.

His photos are used regularly by many local, state, regional and federal agencies, and non-profit organizations, such as the UDC, National Park Service, Delaware River Basin Commission and Delaware Highlands Conservancy.

Roy Morsch has photographed a wide variety of subjects, both as a photojournalist and as a commercial illustrator for advertising and stock photography for over 50 years, winning the prestigious Page-One Award, Art Directors Club Awards, an Andy and

Multiple teams will collect and identify specimens like this assortment of fungi during a 24-hour period, and then share them with the public on June 25. Visit www.facebook.com/ UpperDelawareBioBlitz for more information.

countless press photography awards. He shot over 200 covers for the New York Daily News and has been published in National Geographic, Time, Newsweek, Life, Geo, Sports Afield, Field & Stream and Outdoor Life among others.

The Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River unit of the National Park Service is the lead sponsor of this year’s event.

Charming 19th Century Two-story Clapboard Cottage In historically registered village in federally designated “wild & scenic” region. House was the cover story of The River Reporter’s “Our Country Home.” Renovated, with all new systems, exposed beamed ceilings, original pine floors, claw-footed tub in new bathroom, traditional farm kitchen sink, antique enameled wood stove (in cozy centrally heated home), screened porch.

Terraced property, almost an acre, private lot with lovely plantings, mature trees, including peach and a rare catalpa, plus native stone walls and steps. Comprehensive security system: fire, freeze up, and burglar alarm linked to central office.

Six room home, approximately 1,200 sq. ft, low annual real estate taxes of $1,137.

Area is nature lover’s delight: deer, wild turkey, black bear, bald-head eagles, hawks and a variety of birds.

Stroll to the Delaware River and be lulled to sleep at night by the Calkins Creek in front of the house. Kayak, canoe, hike, bike ride, or just relax in a hammock with a good book. In the winter: Snow shoe, cross-country ski, ice skate etc.

$135,000

TRR photos by Sandy Long

More than 60 scientists and amateur naturalists identified 884 species during the 2014 Upper Delaware BioBlitz at Ten Mile River Scout Camp in the Town of Tusten, New York. This year’s event returns to the property and will feature an opportunity to interact with four photographers who focus on the region’s flora and fauna.

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Unique guest house,det. 2car garage w/storage, 11x15 workshop. Hardwood floors, knotty pine walls, 48ft. deck overlooking river,heated basement w/pine log bar.

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